Imolarot 2 ZHP

[IMOLAROT]

Hello, Dear ZHPMafia members! I like this forum very much, members here are amazing! I'm writing you from Tbilisi, Georgia :) Before i bought my ZHP i have regular BMW 330i, here is pic:

http://picsee.net/upload/2014-04-15/thumbnail/b5f9c6018854.jpg (http://picsee.net/upload/2014-04-15/898d1cf86262.jpg)

But, then i drived my friends ZHP and it was completely different from my car, performance package is amazing! :rockon And after that i was searching for ZHP in USA, but i have only 7000$, and because of shipment and customs clearance fees which costs +2000$ my only chance was to buy salvage car from Copart or IAAI auction. After 3 month of searching i have bought 2003 IMOLAROT2 ZHP :rockon

Here is pics:

http://images.copart.com/website/data/pix/20140115/13248864_2X.JPG
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http://images.copart.com/website/data/pix/20140115/13248864_9X.JPG
http://images.copart.com/website/data/pix/20140115/13248864_2X.JPG

Car has salvage in right doors, i will change them with an also imola rot colored doors as soon as car will ship in Poti port, nearly 15 may, and i think it will be good :rockon

As i undrestood, car has Gruppe M intake, ECSTuning carbon fiber strut bar, and steering wheel is restored by coby wheel's alcantara.

Here is parts:
http://gruppem.mybigcommerce.com/gruppem-intake-bmw-330-e46-2001-2005/
http://www.ecstuning.com/News/BMW_E46_ECS_Carbon_Fiber_Strut_Bar_Kit/ES10995/
http://cobywheel.com/e46-m-sport-6-speed-steering-wheel.html

This is thinks that i have understood, but i can't understand whats exhaust is on it? And suspension is not stock right? It's seems like exhaust is UUC Corsa, what do you think? And one more question, seems like the xenon lights is different from stock lense yes? What's that?

And also, here is VIN code: WBAEV53434KM05814

Do you know anything about this car? Or was it of any member of ZHPMafia?

Sorry for my bad English :cigar Waiting for your posts

[HockeyGoon]

Nice find, just a little bit of a fixer upper and once you fix the small things it will be a great car for you.
Welcome!

[IMOLAROT]

Thanks my friend! I have already bought shift knob, headlight moulding, and doors ^_^ Very interested what exhaust it has, and it will be great if it has headers ^_^

[ELCID86]

Welcome. I love the color combination. This should answer most of your questions. http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?1789-Frequently-Asked-Questions-%28FAQ%29-About-the-BMW-E46-330-ZHP-Performance-Package-Option

Are you still in Georgia?

[Vas]

Car also has the euro tray installed in the center console. Wonder if it was owned by an enthusiast.

[johnrando]

Welcome! As far as the exhaust, if it's UUC TSE3/Corsa you just have to read the stainless steel tips, as it would say on there. Plus, that particular exhaust is one of the loudest you can get on an E46 without headers, so you would be able to tell. The stock ZHP exhaust is very quiet with a slight growl when you step on the gas.

Good luck with the car, and I hope you find answers to your other questions.

[IMOLAROT]

Thank you ELCID86! I have learned ZHP FAQ :D But there is no info about this exhaust and i'm interested what is it... It looks similar as this right?: http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330i-M54_3.0L/Exhaust/Performance/ES1895935/

Yes, im still in Georgia, im Georgian... :)

Vas, yes :D Very interested what he has also installed on this car what we don't see :D

I will upload photos after car will shipped in my country

johnrando, Thank you! I like the loud sound :rock on you're right, zhp exhaust is very good, but it's too quiet...

[danewilson77]

Welcome to the Mafia.

Samsung Galaxy S5...

[ELCID86]

Yes, im still in Georgia, im Georgian... :)



Small world. I used to live in GA (the one in the USA!).

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[IMOLAROT]

Small world. I used to live in GA (the one in the USA!).

Nice! And it's my country:

http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/europe/geeu.gif

Can't wait for it, this will be longest 1 month in my life :D

So, nobody knows this car? :( It's strange that the enthuasist like the last owner of this car wasn't member of zhpmafia :/

[brettbimmer]

Welcome to the family. Hope that your ZHP arrives to you early!

[ELCID86]

It was registered here a long time ago: http://www.zhpregistry.net/ViewVInfo.aspx?vin=WBAEV53434KM05814


You can see what's on it here: http://www.bmwvin.com/x/?vin=KM05814

(you need to set up a login).



Type

Value
VIN WBAEV53434KM05814
Type code EV53
Type 330I (USA) E series E46 (4FL) Series 3
Type LIM, Steering LL, Doors 4, Engine M54, Displacement 3.00, Power 170
Drive HECK,
Transmission MECH
Colour IMOLAROT 2 (405)
Upholstery STOFF LASER/ANTHRAZIT (G7AT)
Prod.date 2003-10-16

[damonchoy]

Nice find!

Looks to have definitely been enthusiast owned.

Nice to see you saving a beautiful Imola ZHP from the grave! :)

[fredo]

Welcome ... IR FTW ! In for update after car arrives.

[mbeckel]

Thanks my friend! I have already bought shift knob, headlight moulding, and doors ^_^ Very interested what exhaust it has, and it will be great if it has headers ^_^

I would recommend seeing how much you like the current sound of the car. Headers will remove the catalytic converters, it makes the car notably louder on stock exhaust, I am getting ready to do my header swap this weekend, I have a thread I just started on my imola red car's build. Just starting the project of turning mine into a track/street monster

Sent from in the bushes

[IMOLAROT]

mbeckel's

I know what sound is on headers, my friend have installed headers and sound is little bit agressive and better, i like dat ^_^


I have a thread I just started on my imola red car's build. Just starting the project of turning mine into a track/street monster


It's great! Subscribed on that...

[IMOLAROT]

Only 1 week left :rockon

[mbeckel]

mbeckel's

It's great! Subscribed on that...

Thanks buddy! My progress should pick up again here in a bit. Got some minor stuff on the docket, need to get new roundels and gonna get a strut tower brace. Then next will be a brake upgrade!

Sent from in the bushes

[IMOLAROT]

So, the car is in Georgia ^_^ In Poti port... Approximately in 1 week it will be in my town ^_^

http://images.geotorrents.com/images/03285377023012133673.jpg
http://images.geotorrents.com/images/75150685841572321603.jpg

My friend who is working in port has captured the video of car... And what i see from video, car has Bilstein B14 suspension, UUC Corsa full exhaust, and all 4 drilled rotors, exactly like this http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330i-M54_3.0L/Braking/Rotors/ES2190196/

http://images.geotorrents.com/images/85605977805080443278.jpg
http://images.geotorrents.com/images/04611750720644605000.jpg
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http://images.geotorrents.com/images/32990629600858649723.jpg
http://images.geotorrents.com/images/19614911833113136534.jpg

Can't wait for it :D

When car will be in my town i will capture very good pics and tell you what mods are installed on it...

[Hermes]

Nice, congrats!

[danewilson77]

Looking good.

[IMOLAROT]

I'm back! Car is done :) Hope you like :)

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Here is how she's running https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOKfuF0VOyM

[ELCID86]

Congratulations. I was wondering where you have been. Looks great.

[Gurv ///M]

looks mints!

[pilotnick1203]

Congrats! I am glad you imported a ZHP, not many around over there I am sure. Excellent color choice. Welcome to the forum, may there be boundless winding roads to enjoy!

[slater]

looks great - nice job! how do you like it?

[IMOLAROT]

Hi my friends! Thanks for your comments :) I have a little problem, i have removed catalytic converters and service engine soon light is on now, i need soft to reflash my ecu, but no one can find it here in Georgia... Can you help me with it? Or can you tell me where can i wrote on zhpmafia about this problem?

Here is some picz:
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[johnrando]

I'm not sure what you mean re-flash. You can use a code reader to reset your SRS light, or Airbag light. If you want to upgrade your DME, you'd probably have to go to an Independent shop or BMW.

[Smilez]

DAMN looks brand new. Definitely looked like it was an enthusiast BMW owner.