Wobz

[Stigissimo]

1 - Great looking car! Subbed.

2 - Pardon my colossal ignorance, but besides being the name of your car what exactly is a "wobbie?" Its killing me not knowing.


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[BavarianZHP]

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[az3579]

Charlie, that is not the intent of my plate. I don't know what that crap is on that site. I've never heard this term used anywhere before.

I saw it somewhere one day and liked it so I chose it. Later I remembered where I got it from; it was on another car in another state, but at that point it was too late to change it so it stuck. End of story.


Derek,
When I rebuilt the calipers, I used stainless steel pistons engineered by Chad, along with seals from racingbrake.com.

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[BavarianZHP]

I adore the refinished cube trim... I'm going to have to try this soon. Thanks BP!

[cakM3]

Charlie, that is not the intent of my plate. I don't know what that crap is on that site. I've never heard this term used anywhere before.

I saw it somewhere one day and liked it so I chose it. Later I remembered where I got it from; it was on another car in another state, but at that point it was too late to change it so it stuck. End of story.


Derek,
When I rebuilt the calipers, I used stainless steel pistons engineered by Chad, along with seals from racingbrake.com.

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BP, I know....I was just pulling your leg...:)

[BavarianZHP]

I could see how it could be offensive despite the intention - mods should perhaps take the link down (and my post as well)? I'll let them and BP decide.

[az3579]

Take the link down with malice please.
I don't want what was a random plate selection to be associated to whatever's on that page.


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[derbo]

Charlie, that is not the intent of my plate. I don't know what that crap is on that site. I've never heard this term used anywhere before.

I saw it somewhere one day and liked it so I chose it. Later I remembered where I got it from; it was on another car in another state, but at that point it was too late to change it so it stuck. End of story.


Derek,
When I rebuilt the calipers, I used stainless steel pistons engineered by Chad, along with seals from racingbrake.com.

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Chad made SS pistons? Hopefully this can be the solution to my worries of the cracking piston caps.

[kayger12]

Link deleted.

Let's try to keep in mind that links and posts that are likely to offend members don't belong here.

[az3579]

Chad made SS pistons? Hopefully this can be the solution to my worries of the cracking piston caps.

This is definitely the solution. These pistons also resist heat much better; we tested this theory with both pistons on a frying pan. The stainless one was MUCH cooler. I get no brake fade on track even on a hot day.

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[derbo]

This is definitely the solution. These pistons also resist heat much better; we tested this theory with both pistons on a frying pan. The stainless one was MUCH cooler. I get no brake fade on track even on a hot day.

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Do you think chads pistons or the racing brake pistons are the way to go?

[az3579]

Do you think chads pistons or the racing brake pistons are the way to go?

Chad's, without a doubt. I haven't seen any other place make stainless steel pistons, and they are superior at resisting heat.

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[derbo]

Chad's, without a doubt. I haven't seen any other place make stainless steel pistons, and they are superior at resisting heat.

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http://www.racingbrake.com/Save-10-on-135i-complete-front-axle-caliper-rebui-p/bb-61bsp.htm

These exist :)

[az3579]

http://www.racingbrake.com/Save-10-on-135i-complete-front-axle-caliper-rebui-p/bb-61bsp.htm

These exist :)

I remember them carrying aluminum ones... oh well.

I'd still rather buy Chad's. :)

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[az3579]

Teaser:

My next project is going to involve a can of PlastiDip, clear this time.
It will be applied on two separate entities on the car.

[Avetiso]

Rear diffuser one of 'em?

[az3579]

Rear diffuser one of 'em?

No.
It wouldn't really look any different with clear PD.

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[johnrando]

Clear? So, sort of a protectant?

[danewilson77]

Clear? So, sort of a protectant?

Yep. He's doing his tires.

#nomotireshine

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[az3579]

Clear? So, sort of a protectant?

Not the purpose of this experiment. :)



Yep. He's doing his tires.

#nomotireshine

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Hit the nail on the head! :eye roll:

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[az3579]

Over the past weekend, lights all around Wobz got frozen.
Pics below.

Light output is the same brightness, only it's more diffused. The inspiration for this was the Volvo S80, with its frosted-looking LED running/brake lights (don't remember which set of lights). It's a soft glow now compared to a sharp indication that LEDs typically provide. I get the glow of a halogen bulb with the sharp reaction of an LED. :thumbsup

Note: brake, turn signal, and reverse lights are all LED, front and back. Only running lights use the halogen bulb, which is why they look the way they do in a couple of the images below.

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[cakM3]

Looks good BP :thumbsup

[az3579]

Thanks Chuck. Have to get used to how it looks, then decide if I want to keep.

[Hornung418]

Neat project. I like it. Its not smoked...but has the same qualities. Matte :)

From a GS3, this was sent.

[az3579]

It's really wild feeling the taillights and feeling rubber. Lol


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[derbo]

I like the idea of the soft glow from an LED. I would also have to get used to the car looking like its frosting over.

[az3579]

Well, today I peeled all the PlastiDip off. Its novelty has worn off. What made me take it off was the fact that the car just didn't look quite as clean right after a car wash. There's something about a candy gloss about the car after a wash, and the lights diminished that effect. I loved the lighting, but that wasn't enough to justify keeping it on there.

To make up for the failed mod attempted, I had made a "promise to purchase" for a sweet M3 oval auto-dimming mirror. I found glare from people's headlights bothering me a lot more after my lasik surgery but never got around to getting an autodim mirror, so today I finally got one installed. I was allowed to rock it until payment. :thumbup

Charlie did the wiring (super easy with the existing wiring there) and mounted it for me. It is definitely one of the biggest aesthetic mods for my interior, and it actually serves an awesome function as well, easing the pain of glare on my eyes. I highly recommend this mirror!

(Charlie's beast M3 hibernating under the car cover in the mirror reflection)

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[cakM3]

Looks great BP! :thumbsup

[derbo]

Looks great! I want an oval one too and get rid of my regular autodim


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[az3579]

Looks great BP! :thumbsup

You're right; your M3 reeks of awesomeness even under a car cover. lol

[danewilson77]

Looks great BP! :thumbsup

+1

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[cakM3]

You're too kind BP :)

[PirateZHP]

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa192/az3579/Automotive/BMW%20E46%20330i%20ZHP/Frosted%20Lights/IMG_2702_zps9f73db86.jpg

BP, how do you get the lights ("parking lights") to stay on? I think this is a really cool look, but mine only come on if I pull the turn signal lever towards me.

Also, mine seem to be pretty bright...

[az3579]

BP, how do you get the lights ("parking lights") to stay on? I think this is a really cool look, but mine only come on if I pull the turn signal lever towards me.

Also, mine seem to be pretty bright...

That isn't the highbeam bulb that's illuminated. I installed city lights, which get installed into that empty hole in your highbeam bowl. See where the light is coming from? It's not the same thing as what you're referring to.

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[PirateZHP]

That isn't the highbeam bulb that's illuminated. I installed city lights, which get installed into that empty hole in your highbeam bowl. See where the light is coming from? It's not the same thing as what you're referring to.

Ah, I understand now. Mine aren't even high beams. They literally don't come on unless I pull the lever towards me. It's like they are menat to flash them, but never to stay on. Maybe this is normal and I am just a noob... sorry if that is the case. Either way, I really like the look of the running lights in yellow.

[az3579]

Ah, I understand now. Mine aren't even high beams. They literally don't come on unless I pull the lever towards me. It's like they are menat to flash them, but never to stay on. Maybe this is normal and I am just a noob... sorry if that is the case. Either way, I really like the look of the running lights in yellow.

Some people have that bulb configured as Daytime Running Lights, where it's pretty much the bulb at half brightness, on with the ignition. It's a simple matter of coding. Yours happens to be coded off.

My setup is a retrofit solution. I didn't do it the OEM way, which is hooking it up to two pins on the LCM and recoding it as a euro LCM. Instead, I hooked it into my angel eye harness so it functions the same way.

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[derbo]

Ah, I understand now. Mine aren't even high beams. They literally don't come on unless I pull the lever towards me. It's like they are menat to flash them, but never to stay on. Maybe this is normal and I am just a noob... sorry if that is the case. Either way, I really like the look of the running lights in yellow.

I believe in non-xenons, the center one also is a highbeam as well as flash to pass.









BP, there is some drilling involved to get it the city lights to work yes? Did you wire the city lights to the LCM like a euro one?

[PirateZHP]

Is there a way to program them to only come on when you turn it to the first position (when the corners turn on)? I don't know that I want them on full time, but would I think they would look great with the corners and such... like you have in your pictures.

Sorry to hijack the thread...

[jgt_zhp]

I got a similar result by replacing the "flash to pass" high beam lamps with some Nokya yellow lamps, and programming them as the daytime running lights using PA Soft

[derbo]

Is there a way to program them to only come on when you turn it to the first position (when the corners turn on)? I don't know that I want them on full time, but would I think they would look great with the corners and such... like you have in your pictures.

Sorry to hijack the thread...

If you set them as Daytime Running Lights, they will be always on when the engine is on and the low beams are not present. Just like how my signature picture is.

[az3579]

There is no drilling required to install city lights, Derek. You just buy the bulb, the socket, and the wires for them, and either hook them up to your angel eye harness if you have one or you hook them up to the LCM and code the LCM for euro spec, then it'll work with the light switch. I wanted mine as daytime running, so I used the angel eye harness method (my harness was hooked up to ignition so I kept it).

These lights are much dimmer and more subtle, since they are only 5W bulbs. Compare:

City lights (this is an E36 but it looks the same on E46):

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y198/aznman16/DSC_0041.jpg



Daytime Running Lights:

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/1438/suc50505.jpg



Daytime Running Lights (DRL) are just the flash-to-pass/halogen high beam lights at 50% brightness.

[PirateZHP]

... And... how does one go about doing this or "programing" these things? I am not much of a DIYer, but am willing to try things if they aren't too much for a biginner.

[az3579]

... And... how does one go about doing this or "programing" these things? I am not much of a DIYer, but am willing to try things if they aren't too much for a biginner.

The programming part is not straightforward, and you need the software and hardware to be able to do it. The dealer cannot program your LCM for euro spec.
The wiring is easy, but if you're not going to code it then there's no point.

You're better off buying an angel eye harness and wiring these bulbs up to that instead of going all the way up to the LCM.
There are plenty of DIYs out there that tell you how to hook up an angel eye harness. I bought my harness from Khoalty.com.

Other than that, you'll need the Part # for the bulb, the socket, and the "bushing contacts" (the wires). I'm feeling lazy and tired at the moment... I'll dig up part numbers a little later.

[PirateZHP]

Lawd... that seems like a lot...

BP, I think you actually did some coding on my car. I have Chris' ("hokies") jet black sedan. I just remember him saying that "BP had coded....". No clue what you did though.

[derbo]

The programming part is not straightforward, and you need the software and hardware to be able to do it. The dealer cannot program your LCM for euro spec.
The wiring is easy, but if you're not going to code it then there's no point.

You're better off buying an angel eye harness and wiring these bulbs up to that instead of going all the way up to the LCM.
There are plenty of DIYs out there that tell you how to hook up an angel eye harness. I bought my harness from Khoalty.com.

Other than that, you'll need the Part # for the bulb, the socket, and the "bushing contacts" (the wires). I'm feeling lazy and tired at the moment... I'll dig up part numbers a little later.

City light Housing 63 12 8 380 205 $3.60 (Not including bulbs)
City light Housing Holder 61 13 8 373 332 $0.60
OEM Cable for Housing Holder 61 13 0 007 256 $.66 each cable (you need 4)
Khoalty Harness http://www.khoalty.com/bmw-angel-eye-harness.html $12.00




Thanks BP, if there is no drilling, is there just a rubber grommet blocking it?


I was thinking of wiring it up to the rear parking lights wire in the LCM so I don't have to activate it to LKM. I wanted the city lights to go on with parking lights and delete my corner lamps power :)

[az3579]

Today, I had M3 motor mounts and transmission mounts installed. I had bought these over poly mounts because I have read some reviews stating that the vibrations were very obvious when the car was revving at low RPM after installation.

Having these mounts installed I can say the car has a cooler personality now with the way it drives. :)



I was thinking of wiring it up to the rear parking lights wire in the LCM so I don't have to activate it to LKM. I wanted the city lights to go on with parking lights and delete my corner lamps power :)

I really do think it would be worth hooking it up to your LCM, if you want it to function that way. That's how it would function when coded.

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[derbo]

Today, I had M3 motor mounts and transmission mounts installed. I had bought these over poly mounts because I have read some reviews stating that the vibrations were very obvious when the car was revving at low RPM after installation.

Having these mounts installed I can say the car has a cooler personality now with the way it drives. :)



I really do think it would be worth hooking it up to your LCM, if you want it to function that way. That's how it would function when coded.

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I love my M3 motor mounts. Oddly enough when I was buying the mounts, they were cheaper than 330i mounts...


Thanks for the advice BP. Chances are I may order Angel Eyes and wire it to the LCM and recode it to an LKM.

[az3579]

I love my M3 motor mounts. Oddly enough when I was buying the mounts, they were cheaper than 330i mounts...


Thanks for the advice BP. Chances are I may order Angel Eyes and wire it to the LCM and recode it to an LKM.

They still are cheaper. :)

You don't need an angel eye harness if you go the coding route.

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[derbo]

They still are cheaper. :)

You don't need an angel eye harness if you go the coding route.

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Don't I need wiring to go to the LCM to city lights in the first place though?


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[az3579]

Don't I need wiring to go to the LCM to city lights in the first place though?


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Yes; the city lights require two wires going from their connectors to run up to the LCM. An angel eye harness isn't required for this. AE harnesses don't connect to the LCM at all.

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[derbo]

Yes; the city lights require two wires going from their connectors to run up to the LCM. An angel eye harness isn't required for this. AE harnesses don't connect to the LCM at all.

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I was thinking to use the angel eye harness for the dual trigger harness so I don't have to build a full harnes. Trigger one is LKM and trigger two is footwell. :)


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[az3579]

Today is exactly 3 years that I've had this car. Wow, time flies when you're having fun...

[johnrando]

Congrats, and Happy Anniversary!

[derbo]

Today is exactly 3 years that I've had this car. Wow, time flies when you're having fun...

time does fly! happy anniv!

[az3579]

Thanks guys. :)

[az3579]

New set of slotted rotors going on this week (when I have time). It's about time I had to replace these darned things!
ECS Tuning GEOMET Slotted Rotors, available here in 330i fitment: http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330i-M54_3.0L/Braking/Rotors/ES2190197/

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[johnrando]

Those look sweet!

[danewilson77]

Those look sweet!

+1. In for review.

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[ryankokesh]

http://c.universalscraps.com/files/en/happy.anniversary/anniversary_051.jpg

[az3579]

+1. In for review.

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The price was right, I can tell you that right off the bat. :)


http://c.universalscraps.com/files/en/happy.anniversary/anniversary_051.jpg

Thanks!


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[Avetiso]

I've looked at them, but wasn't sure. In for review as well.

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[derbo]

Those rotors look good. In for pics with the bbk


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[cakM3]

BP changing out front rotors on Wobz this afternoon...
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So much fun watching...:)


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[az3579]

Thanks Charlie for supervising like a BAUCE. Finished pics:


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Derek,
Damn you for selling your Gruppe M intake to Charlie. The result of your actions has led me to receive a free intake from said co-conspirator... :biggrin

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[cakM3]

Very nicely done BP! :thumbsup


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[Avetiso]

That's nice of Charlie. Rotors look good!

[derbo]

:) at least it was a good price! At least you got an intake regardless.




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[az3579]

That's nice of Charlie. Rotors look good!

Nope. Not nice; it was way beyond nice. It was friggin' generous. Even that word is an understatement!



:) at least it was a good price! At least you got an intake regardless.




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I am in love with this intake. I can't stop rev-match downshifting to third and accelerating on the highway. Nothing but grins can be had with AND without the windows down. :)


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[cakM3]

Nope. Not nice; it was way beyond nice. It was friggin' generous. Even that word is an understatement!

Thanks BP....I try to take care of my friends! You helped two of my good friends today without a worry and helped me even when I was tired to swap out my alternator. I was glad to be able to so something nice for you my friend :thumbsup



I am in love with this intake. I can't stop rev-match downshifting to third and accelerating on the highway. Nothing but grins can be had with AND without the windows down. :)


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Glad to hear you're very pleased with your new to you aFe CAI! :biggrin

[derbo]

Nope. Not nice; it was way beyond nice. It was friggin' generous. Even that word is an understatement!




I am in love with this intake. I can't stop rev-match downshifting to third and accelerating on the highway. Nothing but grins can be had with AND without the windows down. :)


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Did you compare the Gruppe M to the AFE?


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[johnrando]

Charlie, VERY cool! And BP, enjoy the hell out of that. Plus, those brakes look su-wheet.

[az3579]

Did you compare the Gruppe M to the AFE?


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I did.
Volume-wise, they both seem almost the same. I can't tell which is louder because even though we have the same exhaust, they still sound ever so slightly different, even before the intakes. There are differences between our cars that you can tell, both in driveability and sound, so it's really tough to call which is louder.

The type of sound is very easily differentiated, however. The aFe gives it a more course "power" sound, sort of like how the S54 sounds pulling through third gear versus how the M54 sounds. The GruppeM makes it sound smoother. The actual tone seems the same to me, but the "smooth" sound more resembles a supercar that doesn't sound course. It's hard to explain...

Do you find the same?


Charlie, VERY cool! And BP, enjoy the hell out of that. Plus, those brakes look su-wheet.

Thanks Randeaux. You know, these brakes would look su-wheet on your black vert. Just sayin'...

[derbo]

Volume-wise I felt the AFE was slightly quieter due to the enclosed design. The GruppeM seems to emit a much throatier growl that seems more like a ITB engine.


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[az3579]

Volume-wise I felt the AFE was slightly quieter due to the enclosed design. The GruppeM seems to emit a much throatier growl that seems more like a ITB engine.


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I think the exhaust difference is what's causing the perception differences.

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[derbo]

I think the exhaust difference is what's causing the perception differences.

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Hmm I was on tse3 when comparing the two.


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[az3579]

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2887/9706718890_16830eee3d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65070296@N06/9706718890/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65070296@N06/9706718890/) by botond.pal (http://www.flickr.com/people/65070296@N06/), on Flickr

[328ioc]

Awesome work BP and Charlie.

May I suggest adding the AFE scoops?

I was never sure how much they did then I took my filter out to clean it and I saw a good size spot of dirt where the scoops dump into the box.

In fact it was the only spot of dirt.

Clearly they flow some serious air.

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[az3579]

I know not of what you speak... there are scoops??
Does it change the sound any?

I don't want the sound to change. lol

[328ioc]

I know not of what you speak... there are scoops??
Does it change the sound any?

I don't want the sound to change. lol

I have them, Jon has them and Dane has them.

They sit behind the kidneys and send air up into the intake.

I don't think they change the sound but they def improve airflow. Especially on the highway.

10352

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[az3579]

Interesting. Currently I have the stock scoops working to direct the airflow into the box where the aFe resides. Perhaps one day I'll swap it for the scoops...
Thanks for the heads up.

[328ioc]

Interesting. Currently I have the stock scoops working to direct the airflow into the box where the aFe resides. Perhaps one day I'll swap it for the scoops...
Thanks for the heads up.

You don't swap anything.

They are an add on and about 150 bucks at the most I believe but probably less in some places.

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[az3579]

You don't swap anything.

They are an add on and about 150 bucks at the most I believe but probably less in some places.

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:(

[328ioc]

:(

Why sad face?

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[derbo]

Do we really need this much airflow on a stock engine?

I'm curious cause $150 seems like alot if there aren't much gains from additional airflow.

[trancenation]

Amazon has it for about $102ish.. if you are interested.
The e46 M3 Scoops is the model that fits our cars. I think these may work better if you are at higher speeds.

http://www.amazon.com/aFe-54-10468-MagnumForce-Intake-L6-3-2L/dp/B003TT090U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1378698509&sr=8-1&keywords=e46+m3+afe+scoop

[Avetiso]

Considering that most intakes don't give any practical HP gains, I don't see why scoops would be useful. They look awesome, but the principle behind is usually the same for CAIs; looks.

[johnrando]

Your car looks sezzy in that pic BP. Afa scoops, the prevailing chat I've seen tends to be that they seem to help at higher speeds but they really don't add anything significant.

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[derbo]

I think BP's car doesnt look at all like it's seeing 30k+/year in mileage1

[az3579]

Why sad face?

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Because $100-150 is a lot of dough, especially for something that doesn't do much.


I think BP's car doesnt look at all like it's seeing 30k+/year in mileage1

Yeah just wait till you get a look at it in the light. It's more pimply than a teenager's face. Needs a respray, badly.

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[328ioc]

Because $100-150 is a lot of dough, especially for something that doesn't do much.



Yeah just wait till you get a look at it in the light. It's more pimply than a teenager's face. Needs a respray, badly.

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That fair. Then again I didn't pay full price so I figured why the hell not.


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[az3579]

That fair. Then again I didn't pay full price so I figured why the hell not.


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I do want the scoops, they'all just have to wait till maintenance is done. Thanks for the suggestion.

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[328ioc]

I do want the scoops, they'all just have to wait till maintenance is done. Thanks for the suggestion.

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No problem.

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[cakM3]

Yes, and I have them as well on my ZHP....but mine are painted Imola :drool

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/ZHP/DSC_0008-3_zps73975091.jpg

[danewilson77]

Checking in wit silver......

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Imola%20Bimmer/ecopy.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/nicee46/media/Imola%20Bimmer/ecopy.jpg.html)

Then white

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maint%20and%20Misc%20II/20130824_190502.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/nicee46/media/Maint%20and%20Misc%20II/20130824_190502.jpg.html)

[az3579]

I think I'd make mine yellow to match high beam bowls, fog lights, and calipers

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[danewilson77]

Mine were alos yellow at one point to match my plate....hehe

[az3579]

Mine were alos yellow at one point to match my plate....hehe

Have any pics of the yellow?

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[328ioc]

I am considering doing mine in blue to match with the roundel.

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[danewilson77]

Have any pics of the yellow?

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I'll see if I can drum up a pic.

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[derbo]

Because $100-150 is a lot of dough, especially for something that doesn't do much.



Yeah just wait till you get a look at it in the light. It's more pimply than a teenager's face. Needs a respray, badly.

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Don't worry, my car is similar. :)

[az3579]

To address the pimpled face, I have placed an order for Dr. Colorchip. We'll see how this works out. If it's as easy as the videos lead on, then the front end and various random places should be sorted out in about... an hour-ish. I plan to get this done before I detail the car for the winter.

[zhpnsnv]

It works. It takes a long time to get enough material in the chips to make them even, but they look 90% better after the first pass. For road rash just slop it on and then even it out with your thumb then remove excess with the solution.

[az3579]

It works. It takes a long time to get enough material in the chips to make them even, but they look 90% better after the first pass. For road rash just slop it on and then even it out with your thumb then remove excess with the solution.

Do you know what the cure time is? I'd preferably like to seal it right after I've completed the "repairs", but I know paint needs curing time. I've been told that cars that have had a fresh respray need at least 30 days to cure before you can even wax them. Do you know if that's the case with this kit? If not, I'll call them during the week and find out.

[zhpnsnv]

All of the info is on the box, which isn't handy at the moment. I don't think there is a cure time, to be honest.

[az3579]

I saw a demo video of someone saying the paint hasn't cured yet at that point, which is why I brought it up. :dunno

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[330i ZHP]

how is dr chip different from touchup paint? thicker or something?

[danewilson77]

how is dr chip different from touchup paint? thicker or something?

No. The process has you smear it through and over the chip, then immediately remove excess with special solution. This only leaves paint in the chip and it's flat not bulbous. Deeper chips take a couple of runs.

It's a pretty ideal process and solution.

Only downside I found out was if you get a respray you have to tell shop you've used it or it does weird things to the new paint.

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[JupiterBMW]

No. The process has you smear it through and over the chip, then immediately remove excess with special solution. This only leaves paint in the chip and it's flat not bulbous. Deeper chips take a couple of runs.

It's a pretty ideal process and solution.

Only downside I found out was if you get a respray you have to tell shop you've used it or it does weird things to the new paint.

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I've often wondered what Dr Colorchip is and the differences between regular touchup paint as well, so thanks for explaining. I think I'll stick to regular touchup paint for now. :thumbsup

[danewilson77]

I've often wondered what Dr Colorchip is and the differences between regular touchup paint as well, so thanks for explaining. I think I'll stick to regular touchup paint for now. :thumbsup

You confuse the shit out of me sometimes.

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[zhpnsnv]

I've often wondered what Dr Colorchip is and the differences between regular touchup paint as well, so thanks for explaining. I think I'll stick to regular touchup paint for now. :thumbsup

Use what you're comfortable with, but Dr. Colorchip gets rid of every negative aspect of working with regular touchup paint because it IS a bottle of regular touchup paint alongside a solution that makes each application perfect.

Now, if your style is to wet-sand your chips, blob the paint in, wet sand it again to be even, then go through a full polishing process for each chip, then more powah to you brother!

[JupiterBMW]

Hmm, ok... I was thinking more along the lines of the fact that the newer touchup paints I've seen have the applicator pen, so as to make application fairly precise. But, I see your point. The resultant polishing is kind of a PITA...

I'll just be glad I'm rock chip free at the moment. *fingers crossed*

[zhpnsnv]

Hmm, ok... I was thinking more along the lines of the fact that the newer touchup paints I've seen have the applicator pen, so as to make application fairly precise. But, I see your point. The resultant polishing is kind of a PITA...

I'll just be glad I'm rock chip free at the moment. *fingers crossed*

Rockchip FREE?!?!?! I'm jealous. My car has less than 10k miles and a clearbra and it still has chips. I saw some spots on Raj's AW that had been Dr. Colorchipped, but I had to get like 6 inches away from them to notice, so I concluded that it works extremely well on AW.

BP - you coming down to NJMP october 13-14?

[JupiterBMW]

Rockchip FREE?!?!?! I'm jealous. My car has less than 10k miles and a clearbra and it still has chips. I saw some spots on Raj's AW that had been Dr. Colorchipped, but I had to get like 6 inches away from them to notice, so I concluded that it works extremely well on AW.

BP - you coming down to NJMP october 13-14?

Good to know about the AW application. I think I may have a couple chips, definitely less than 5... My car really is pretty pristine. Oh, and sitting in the garage for half the year helps too... :biggrin


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[az3579]

You confuse the shit out of me sometimes.

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This...


Hmm, ok... I was thinking more along the lines of the fact that the newer touchup paints I've seen have the applicator pen, so as to make application fairly precise. But, I see your point. The resultant polishing is kind of a PITA...

I'll just be glad I'm rock chip free at the moment. *fingers crossed*

The thing is, there isn't a method more effective than dab and smear, IMO. Paint pens and regular touchup paint with nothing else leave fills that aren't as even as they should be, unless you follow the steps that you'd use with the Dr. Colorchip method. At that point, you might as well have gone with the Dr. method!



BP - you coming down to NJMP october 13-14?

Unless someone pays my registration, no. Made the hard sacrifice of skipping the rest of the autox and track season in favor of trying to recover from the financial disaster I'm in...
In the past I've made it happen even on $9/hr but I now have bills and have to grow up. :(

[3ZHP]

I just picked the OEM BMW Paint Stick set that is basecoat and clear lacquer. Have to see how this works out. Directions; "For the repair of small paint damages. Shake well. Apply a thin coat of lacquer. Overcoat top coat after drying (approx 30 min) with clear lacquer."

[az3579]

The clear is way more effort than is required, IMO. It's touch-up paint... if you're getting that close to notice a difference, then touch-up isn't the right solution anyway. :dunno

[zhpnsnv]

I just picked the OEM BMW Paint Stick set that is basecoat and clear lacquer. Have to see how this works out. Directions; "For the repair of small paint damages. Shake well. Apply a thin coat of lacquer. Overcoat top coat after drying (approx 30 min) with clear lacquer."

Tried this route. Did not turn out well. Actually went over all the blobs with the dr Colorchip solution and removed them and started again. This was on my Imola.

[az3579]

I had the blob issue on my E30.
I guess we'll see how this turns out. Need to seal the car very soon because it's getting cold and dark out so I sure hope there isn't much curing time involved.

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[az3579]

Received my Dr. Colorchip kit today, so I gave it a whirl. I did a small test section just above the driver's side headlight going about 3 inches upwards, as well as a small section just above the driver's side grille going up about the same 3 inches. I have to say, the chips aren't quite as filled as I'd like, but at least they're a darker shade of red instead of WHITE, so you can't really tell they're there from more than 3 feet away. I will have to go over them again to fill them out more.

At first, I nearly shipped my pants because after wiping the area with the Sealact solution, there were massive globs of paint smear all over where I had smeared the paint, so I thought the Sealact wasn't doing it's job. I was about to flip my lid... so then I didn't have anything to lose and poured more sealact on the cloth, going to town on it with some harder rubbing. It all came off, thankfully. I do feel the instructions should say "rub with medium pressure" otherwise this stuff won't come off (it currently says rub lightly).

I will be doing a writeup of it in the near future. Here's a couple of pics for now:

Here's the passenger side for comparison. The driver's side (the side I tested on) was just as peppered. Every square inch of the front of the hood is covered in chips of varying sizes, so you can imagine the drastic changes.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7350/9990510523_319678a0d4_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65070296@N06/9990510523/)
IMG_20130928_174835_712 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65070296@N06/9990510523/) by botond.pal (http://www.flickr.com/people/65070296@N06/), on Flickr



Here is what it looked like after my very first pass with the Sealact, the part that made my nearly go to UPS with my pants.

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3801/9990512133_11a75caf12_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65070296@N06/9990512133/)
IMG_20130928_174229_990 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65070296@N06/9990512133/) by botond.pal (http://www.flickr.com/people/65070296@N06/), on Flickr



Then I went to town with the Sealact and harder rubbing. Here is the result.
This is the section I first tried. It's the area just above the high beam bowl and around the start of the projector for lowbeam.
Note there are chips in the section where light is reflecting off the hood; that is how the chips look really close. They're not 100% filled, so you can see a darker shade of red/black inside those chips, which is better than the greenish primer color of being down to the metal. I will be going over these again to fill them more.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5515/9990374665_a823f3bba0_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65070296@N06/9990374665/)
IMG_20130928_175004_855 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65070296@N06/9990374665/) by botond.pal (http://www.flickr.com/people/65070296@N06/), on Flickr



This is the whole section I did. Just above the driver's side grille and just above the driver's side headlight, though not all the way to the hood edge on the side. There are still many microscopic chips I have to fill in, which is why you see tiny white specs versus the larger ones of the first comparison shot. I can easily fill those with not much effort.

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3706/9990501213_3463766502_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65070296@N06/9990501213/)
IMG_20130928_182821_572 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65070296@N06/9990501213/) by botond.pal (http://www.flickr.com/people/65070296@N06/), on Flickr




These two small strips took about about an hour since it's my first time. When I resume this job either tomorrow or Monday, I predict it'll take much less time. From the time you dab and smear this stuff to being able to touch it with bare finger, it's less than 3 minutes. I'll be posting a full review once done with all of my chips.

[alexandre]

Nice job. Looks like a decent product. I have to go to town on my front end with this stuff before winter salt starts eating at it

[PirateZHP]

That looks great! I may have to get some and work on mine.

[zhpnsnv]

Yes much patience and applications are necessary to get the chips close to "even" with the rest of the paint.

[az3579]

Yes much patience and applications are necessary to get the chips close to "even" with the rest of the paint.

I don't even care if it's not 100% level as long as there's more than a very thin coat on it. I don't want it to rust so I'd rather have more paint on there than less!

This is some pretty good stuff though.

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[ELCID86]

I need to look into this. THanks.

Did you go for a kit?

[cakM3]

:foottap

[az3579]

Relax Charlie... I can take a pic of blackness if you want, but you ain't gonna see it! Rush hour traffic guarantees coming home after dark...
I'm not in NY today so there will be light to take pics when I get home. Hold your horsepower!

[cakM3]

You have PM sir.....read first.....

[az3579]

Alright, this is loooong overdue.
This past weekend, another piece of epic awesomeness has been blessed upon Wobz. This fine gem comes from Charlie with love:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7410/10199559283_4f338dfd2c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65070296@N06/10199559283/)
Gruppe M Intake (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65070296@N06/10199559283/) by botond.pal (http://www.flickr.com/people/65070296@N06/), on Flickr

The sound I got from my TSE3 and aFe intake combo at 6500-6700RPM can now be had at almost ANY RPM once WOT is applied, and I honestly can say that I still am stupidly grinning days later after my initial test drive...

And so, with the welcoming of this ridiculously awesome exhaust from a ridiculously awesome friend (and I don't say that because of the intake or other things acquired from him but instead because of the quality of person he is), my aFe intake will soon depart to its new owner for the price of shipping. While I will miss it, the GruppeM is a very worthy replacement, and have to say that I am proud to have a genuine Japanese part in my car considering one of my best friends is also Japanese, so this part holds a special place in Wobz.

I sure am looking forward to cleaning up the engine bay and making this truly shine like it deserves!

[johnrando]

:word

[derbo]

Im glad the GruppeM went to a good home!

[cakM3]

Enjoy!!! :thumbsup


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[az3579]

Today I received a goodie, from the UK with love.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5526/10701669225_0521948024_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65070296@N06/10701669225/)
20131105-1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65070296@N06/10701669225/) by botond.pal (http://www.flickr.com/people/65070296@N06/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7404/10701748586_393fc73739_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65070296@N06/10701748586/)
20131105-2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65070296@N06/10701748586/) by botond.pal (http://www.flickr.com/people/65070296@N06/), on Flickr

Currently the coding setup that was posted on the forum results in this:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7424/10701916863_2a3c03e217_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65070296@N06/10701916863/)
20131105-3 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65070296@N06/10701916863/) by botond.pal (http://www.flickr.com/people/65070296@N06/), on Flickr

My intention is to code it so both sides are like this:

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5490/10701748496_aa3648b416_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65070296@N06/10701748496/)
20131105-4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65070296@N06/10701748496/) by botond.pal (http://www.flickr.com/people/65070296@N06/), on Flickr

[wsmeyer]

[QUOTE=az3579;305692]Today I received a goodie, from the UK with love.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5526/10701669225_0521948024_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65070296@N06/10701669225/)
20131105-1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65070296@N06/10701669225/) by botond.pal (http://www.flickr.com/people/65070296@N06/), on Flickr


Jealous. Love to get one of those.

[az3579]

Jealous. Love to get one of those.

Dhuuuuu eeeeeet.

[johnrando]

Nice BP.

[Lanister]

Do your adaptive lights still work?

[derbo]

BP,

I think the pin20 is aktiv with the 3 options I posted and thats why the driver side is going up like that. Joop confirmed that the options I posted was working fine.

PIN_20_ALS_NSL nicht_aktiv


PWM_WERT2_ALS_SL_AUSGANG change from wert 01 to wert 02.
wert02
STANDLICHT_ALS_NSL_LINKS Rear foglight left
aktiv
STANDLICHT_ALS_NSL_RECHTS Rear foglight right
aktiv

[derbo]

Do your adaptive lights still work?

Giya, if you are referring to left/right adaptive headlights, I don't think he has that since he has a sedan.

[Lanister]

Oh I had no idea it was a couple-only option. I learn something new, again :)

Thanks D! ;)

[az3579]

BP,

I think the pin20 is aktiv with the 3 options I posted and thats why the driver side is going up like that. Joop confirmed that the options I posted was working fine.

PIN_20_ALS_NSL nicht_aktiv

Nope. As I said, disabling this option yields a non-functional rear fog button in my car.

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[330i ZHP]

very cool - did you get both sides illuminated

[ELCID86]

Awesome. My LCM and face plate are enroute!

[az3579]

Awesome. My LCM and face plate are enroute!

You'll need coding to get the rear fog to work as intended... I found out last night. Lol

Stuart,
Yes, both sides are illuminated at this time. I got it to work properly with some advice from Derek and Jon.

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[ELCID86]

You'll need coding to get the rear fog to work as intended... I found out last night. Lol


I'm hoping Joop got it right, if not I'll need to send it to someone unless you are coming back down this way... hint hint.

[az3579]

I'm hoping Joop got it right, if not I'll need to send it to someone unless you are coming back down this way... hint hint.

Sorry I forgot you got your LCM from him. Should be fine then.

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[az3579]

Finally got to use the rear fogs as intended. Snow was coming down...

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/13/u3yda2ag.jpg

Was doing 60 just before that and visibility sucked.

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[ELCID86]

Nice! Both hands on the wheel... :-)

[Lanister]

Nice! Both hands on the wheel... :-)

More like, both knees on wheel. Haha!

[az3579]

Nice! Both hands on the wheel... :-)

In case you haven't noticed, the picture sucks because I was too busy paying attention to the road versus taking a decent shot. So, considering both hands are on the wheel always unless I'm shifting, I think I deserve a break to provide a useful picture for you all on how useful rear fogs can be. :p

And I never take both off the wheel at the same time. That is purely careless!

I'm kind of waiting for the next foggy day to be able to use the fogs again. Lol

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[Hornung418]

In case you haven't noticed, the picture sucks because I was too busy paying attention to the road versus taking a decent shot. So, considering both hands are on the wheel always unless I'm shifting, I think I deserve a break to provide a useful picture for you all on how useful rear fogs can be. :p

And I never take both off the wheel at the same time. That is purely careless.

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Relax.

Glad it's working for you.

[az3579]

Relax.

Glad it's working for you.

I'm perfectly relaxed. No idea why you said that. :dunno

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[derbo]

I find myself wanting to be a douche, and turn on the rear fogs regardless of fog or not. :)

[az3579]

I find myself wanting to be a douche, and turn on the rear fogs regardless of fog or not. :)

Why? Looks?
Personally I don't think it looks good. Only good for functionality IMO.

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[derbo]

To blind the people behind. Not really about looks.

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[az3579]

To blind the people behind. Not really about looks.

sent from a Moto X

Fogs don't do anything in the blinding department. If it was the reverse lights that lit up and if you had my LED white bulbs in there like I do, then you'd be in business.

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[derbo]

Fogs don't do anything in the blinding department. If it was the reverse lights that lit up and if you had my LED white bulbs in there like I do, then you'd be in business.

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Enough to blind. I noticed with both on, it seems to blind the license plate at least :). And HID reverse lights is the brightest I've seen. I have kree LED reverses already :)

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[az3579]

[insert performance increase here]
[/performance insertion complete]

Today I disassembled my DISA unit with the intentions of rebuilding it. Upon disassembly, I did all of the tests they asked me to perform on the German Auto Solutions website (check the vacuum pot, look for cracks, check for free movement of the flap, make sure pin isn't loose). My DISA was actually in near perfect shape. I don't know if it was replaced before I got the car, but if original, it has 173k miles on it. If it was replaced, then it has at a minimum of 100k miles on it even then. Despite being in such perfect shape, I had a NASTY 4k RPM dip. It was extremely noticeable, and felt like the car was about to lose power completely at that point. Regardless of the condition of the components, I went ahead and did the rebuild anyway.

It was a little bit difficult doing the rebuild mainly because the components were in such good shape that they were still firmly planted in their respective locations. I replaced everything the kit had a replacement for. The one thing I did not do, however, was wait 12 hours for the Loctite to cure, mainly because I was half an hour away from home and don't have a second car to use, so I had no choice.

After replacement, I noticed that the car ran as though its pants were on fire. The 4k power dip is now completely gone, instead replaced by completely smooth acceleration from low to high RPM. It feels as though it has an ever-so-slightly higher amount of torque as well in any gear and any RPM. When I run the engine hard, it sounds to me as though it packs more of a punch, even if there is no noticeable power gain. All of the benefits are in the "feel" department, possibly with a tiny microscopic amount of power actually restored. This was entirely worth the money. I do feel that it also cured my jerky acceleration between 1-2k RPM as well. I used to get jerky acceleration if I started in first gear and quickly added throttle between 1-2k. Now it just seems to be nice and smooth.

I also replaced the CCV and the four associated pipes/hoses. It's amazing just how much disgusting mustard was inside of these CCV pipes. I'm so glad to have this finally done. It wasn't as much of a pain as people make it out to be, you just have to know what you're doing. I had my friend helping me, who works at a BMW dealer as a tech, so he's done hundreds of these CCV replacements and knows his way around an E46 as well as he knows how to breathe. He told me what I can take out and what doesn't have to move, and what order to do things in for disassembly as well as reassembly. Previously, I had to add a quart of oil every 1500-2000 miles. We'll see how oil consumption changes now, as well as whether my SES light comes back on again (previously kept popping codes that suggested CCV based on the codes, he says). I have cleared the light and have driven at least 30 miles at this point with no SES light on yet. We'll see...

I have a 1.2 bar coolant cap from GAS to install as well but forgot to do it today, so I'll install that tomorrow.

[danewilson77]

I anticipate the dip coming back, not to be a downer.

Sent from my S4 > Mason, OH

[Avetiso]

I anticipate the dip coming back, not to be a downer.

Sent from my S4 > Mason, OH
that mofo is here to stay.

[az3579]

that mofo is here to stay.

Not if I can help it...

[ELCID86]

Has to be a good feeling to have that done. Glad it helped. Some of those CCV hoses intimidate me! Glad you had a knowledgeable guide. Pass it on ;-)

[derbo]

Good work BP!

[az3579]

Tonight I will attempt checking for DME updates and then flashing said updates if applicable.

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[ELCID86]

^ what's that mean? Speak English!!

[330i ZHP]

software updates for the engine management

[derbo]

Which DME update are you referring to?

sent from Moto X

[az3579]

Which DME update are you referring to?

sent from Moto X

Just wanted to make sure I had the latest version of the software.
I couldn't get SSS to work today (for some reason it was picking up 192.168.68.2 as the address for the head instead of 68.1) so I'll tinker with that again later and try the DME update at another time.

[derbo]

For. The software update for the dip I got, my DME was sent to BMW NA for reprogramming.

sent from Moto X

[az3579]

For. The software update for the dip I got, my DME was sent to BMW NA for reprogramming.

sent from Moto X

Hate to burst your bubble, but it was no software update. It was just a reset of the knock adaptations. :(
That's all the bulletin calls for, unfortunately.

I'm not doing the update for the dip since it's gone with the rebuild of the DISA valve, I just want to make sure I'm running the latest.

[derbo]

Hate to burst your bubble, but it was no software update. It was just a reset of the knock adaptations. :(
That's all the bulletin calls for, unfortunately.

I'm not doing the update for the dip since it's gone with the rebuild of the DISA valve, I just want to make sure I'm running the latest.

Then what's the point of sending the DME to BMW NA?

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I did notice one thing. After my DME got "updated" by BMW NA, I noticed my DISA valve does not closed on start. I compared this to one ZHP with the update as well and it reacted the same as mine. A ZHP without the update reacted with the DISA valve closed on start. I am still confused as why there is a difference. The DISA valve operates normally under testing so :confused

[az3579]

^ I don't know why it's such a halfass procedure. Sounds to me like yet another thing they just don't want to brother fixing.

Do you still have a dip after you sent your DME in?

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[johnrando]

Nice werk on the Disa BP, good to hear it helped.

[cakM3]

Has to be a good feeling to have that done. Glad it helped. Some of those CCV hoses intimidate me! Glad you had a knowledgeable guide. Pass it on ;-)

BP, this would help the rest of us who still have to do this maintenance :thumbsup

[derbo]

^ I don't know why it's such a halfass procedure. Sounds to me like yet another thing they just don't want to brother fixing.

Do you still have a dip after you sent your DME in?

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I honestly dont feel the dip anymore but I'm not sure if it was the DME "update" that caused it.

[az3579]

BP, this would help the rest of us who still have to do this maintenance :thumbsup

I can help with DISA confidently, but the CCV job is a lot more to keep track of... use me at your own risk for that one. ;)


I honestly dont feel the dip anymore but I'm not sure if it was the DME "update" that caused it.

Once I get Progman to obtain the correct IP address for the head, I'll be checking the version of my DME. I'm wondering if perhaps there is a later version of the DME software that could potentially have a fix for this issue. I don't know why my DME would be any older than anyone else's since mine was pretty much at the end of the sedan production run, but we'll find out soon enough!

[derbo]

I need to setup Progman. I think you can check your version of your DME with INPA right?

[az3579]

Driving back from Virginia with something "new" for Wobz.


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[Avetiso]

Driving back from Virginia with something "new" for Wobz.


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Tease.

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[brettbimmer]

Driving back from Virginia with something "new" for Wobz.


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Tease.

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^Exactly. That's not fair. Nonetheless we will look for it in Cape May!

[derbo]

tell usss :D

[cakM3]

I know what it is ;) I'm sure when BP's ready he will have a proper reveil :)

[az3579]

^Exactly. That's not fair. Nonetheless we will look for it in Cape May!

That is a maybe, my good sir. :)


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[brettbimmer]

That is a maybe, my good sir. :)


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Yea, I guess it takes time to complete the engineering and installation of the S54 engine in the trunk for a bit more added power...to work in conjunction with the M54 already under the hood.

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[az3579]

I will give you guys a hint.

It's sexy. (yes, car related :p)

[gmurphy]

I will give you guys a hint.

It's sexy. (yes, car related :p)

A sexy bra? :)


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[az3579]

A sexy bra? :)


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Ugh... don't get me started on those things. My car's fenders have inner paint damage because the first owner of my car had a bra on the car. So annoyed about that.

[cakM3]

Then sexy clear bra ;)

[az3579]

Then sexy clear bra ;)

Now we're talkin.


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[ELCID86]

I can't get that picture out of my mind BP in a CB! :rofl


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[gmurphy]

I can't get that picture out of my mind BP in a CB! :rofl


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I thought he said it was for his car. But if that's how he rolls. Just kidding. :)
:rofl


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[Hermes]

Natural brown or cinnamon better be in the next post

[ELCID86]

Natural brown or cinnamon better be in the next post

+1


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[derbo]

Natural brown or cinnamon better be in the next post

LIKE!

[Tnhl1989]

You guys are too funny. That clear bra is gonna have a hard time coming off on his soft skin.

[az3579]

You guys are too funny. That clear bra is gonna have a hard time coming off on his soft skin.

How do you know my skin is soft? :shifty


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[HockeyGoon]

How do you know my skin is soft? :shifty


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He knows all.

[johnrando]

lol

[cakM3]

Botond's recent acquisition is something wonderful :thumbsup

[ELCID86]

Botond's recent acquisition is something wonderful :thumbsup

Do tell! :foottap:mwah:begging:mob

[cakM3]

I'm sworn to let Botond do the reveal....I'm sure you guys/gals will like ;)

[derbo]

:flame

[Tnhl1989]

I haven't seen them but I heard they sure look nice on BP's goods ;)

[Hermes]

How do you know my skin is soft? :shifty


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You're not allowed to post again until I see cinnamon interior

[az3579]

You're not allowed to post again until I see cinnamon interior

You know I have a sedan, right? lol

Considering I may or may not have time to touch them up a bit by the end of next week, I guess it's time to reveal...



https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51011429840_8163da8e25_b.jpg

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51080706787_982f17d986_b.jpg

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Bought four of these puppies for what is quite possibly, the LOWEST price for a genuine set of BBS CH wheels ever. $2k-ish new? Nope. $1200, the average going rate for these wheels used? Nope. Not even $800. I got these mofos for $600.

Granted, they need some TLC, which is fine, because I will be doing the work myself. I was hoping to get these refinished before I put tires on, but I fly out to CA tomorrow and won't be back until Sunday. I needs tires badly, so I'm getting the new tires mounted to these instead of the Style 71's since I plan on running these as a daily set this summer. I will just have to refinish them after the Reunion...

This is the kind of rash two of the wheels have, though the one in this pic is worse than the other one:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51080706767_849cfe9030_b.jpg



The other two wheels don't really have rash, but instead nicks that are pretty deep, so I will have to fix those as well.

The color I'm going with will try to stay close to the originals; if anything, the color will be a hypersilver type of finish if I do it correctly. Two are also missing caps, while two have black caps. I plan on borrowing a couple of caps from a very good friend until I source genuine BBS red caps.

Awfully small price to pay to be a member of the BBS club... :biggrin

[Hermes]

Dope. Welcome to the club

[az3579]

On top of this, tires need to be ordered otherwise I'll be running on cord soon with my track tires that I'm daily driving right now. :\

[ELCID86]

Sweet!


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[Hornung418]

Most excellent bargain hunting, BP!! Can't wait to see this next Weekend!

[az3579]

Most excellent bargain hunting, BP!! Can't wait to see this next Weekend!

Sometimes you just can't pass up an extremely good deal when you see one. It especially helped that this ad was up on VWVortex a few months ago without replies and the guy never bumped it, so it wasn't really all that publically visible. Win.

Now I have to decide whether I want to sell the 71's or if I want to keep... I will keep for now but will eventually make a decision.

[Hornung418]

What is a VW doing with our bolt pattern and offsets??

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[az3579]

What is a VW doing with our bolt pattern and offsets??

Sent from my GS3.

Dunno. The PO said it was on his GTI. :dunno
I think he said he was running adapters and spacers to make them fit.

[ELCID86]

I've been peeking at that site and TDIclub now that I have one :ducking


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[mbeckel]

Those look like a fun refinishing project.

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[cakM3]

BP texted me this after getting his BBS :)

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/24/8evaqyty.jpg

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Can't wait to see these fully mounted! I might have to look into these someday :) They really look good :thumbsup Now for wheel studs......

[Vas]

Was the owner from Virginia?

[Hornung418]

That's some serious Stretch on those tires. What's the offset on them?

[danewilson77]

That's some serious Stretch on those tires. What's the offset on them?

I think those are 8.5's with a 225.

Samsung Galaxy S5...

[Vas]

Most likely the rear are the 18x10 et40

[danewilson77]

Most likely the rear are the 18x10 et40

No.

Samsung Galaxy S5...

[Hermes]

That's some serious Stretch on those tires. What's the offset on them?

should be 35

[Hornung418]

225 on an 8.5 is stretched. Im running 235 square on 8.5s at all corners.

Specifically interested in the offsets.

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[Vas]

No.

Samsung Galaxy S5...

Iono mayne. When they were sold new as a set, the front were 18x8.5 et 35 and rear were 18x10 et40.

And based on the pictures posted, fronts are 8.5 wide.

[az3579]

Now for wheel studs......

You already have them!


Was the owner from Virginia?

Yes. Drove all the way down to pick them up and what was supposed to be a 6 hour ride back became a 10-ish hour one due to all the Easter traffic. Unbelievable.


That's some serious Stretch on those tires. What's the offset on them?

Two of the wheels came with tires, a 225 and a 255. I wanted to test fit the 255 but couldn't, because three have the hub centering rings and the 255 tire was the one that didn't have the ring (it's missing). I have to order one from Tire Rack, but had to take a massive leap of faith and order a tire size blind not knowing if it'll rub. The wheel test fitted above is the 225 tire.

The size of these wheels is 18x8.5 et35. I currently am running my track setup daily until I buy a set of tires to go on the CH's. Those wheels are 255-40-17 all around, et40, and do not rub (fender lips are rolled). I'm hoping that the 245-35-18 tires I'm ordering will fit without rubbing, considering they're 10mm smaller than what I have now, and even with the et35 offset, I should hopefully have 5mm MORE clearance than before. I'd be quite ok with that! I just hope the math adds up on this one.

[Hornung418]

With a roll you are in the clear. 245s will be so flush!

[az3579]

Iono mayne. When they were sold new as a set, the front were 18x8.5 et 35 and rear were 18x10 et40.

And based on the pictures posted, fronts are 8.5 wide.

Yes, but this is a set of (4) 18x8.5 wheels, which have an offset of 35.

[Vas]

Ahh. Well then I was wrong.

But I was just wondering if these were the same wheels I had my eyes on. Seller was also asking $600 for them but they were the staggered size that tirerack sells.

[az3579]

Ahh. Well then I was wrong.

But I was just wondering if these were the same wheels I had my eyes on. Seller was also asking $600 for them but they were the staggered size that tirerack sells.

Another cheap set? Wow.
I wonder what kind of shape they're in... I didn't do too bad with these. They're usable as-is, as in they are all straight with no bends or cracks. Of course, I have to buy the centering ring to be able to use all four. :)

This is definitely not that set, as this was sold as a square setup.

[Vas]

Yeah. Hmm I might contact the guy and see if he still has them. They are very similar to condition of yours.

[az3579]

Yeah. Hmm I might contact the guy and see if he still has them. They are very similar to condition of yours.

That is a stupidly good price... you should jump on it.

All things considered, purchase price and the cost of refinishing them myself and the red BBS caps I'll be getting, I'll have a MINT set of BBS CH's with the ultra rare red caps for less than the cost of a used set. :biggrin

[Vas]

That is a stupidly good price... you should jump on it.

All things considered, purchase price and the cost of refinishing them myself and the red BBS caps I'll be getting, I'll have a MINT set of BBS CH's with the ultra rare red caps for less than the cost of a used set. :biggrin

yeah good point.

[Hermes]

if you happen to see some super rs' while you're trolling vortex let me know ;)

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http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/image006-1.jpg

:drool

[az3579]

if you happen to see some super rs' while you're trolling vortex let me know ;)

edit:

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/image006-1.jpg

:drool

lol
I'm a little bit too literal to troll, but my friend is damn good at it. I'll be sure to sic him on that forum. :biggrin
Nah, I won't. They don't deserve his trolls... he's vicious sometimes. lol

[Hermes]

thank you!

[derbo]

Nice BP!! That is a steal of a price!

[johnrando]

BP, awesome get, congrats! They are gonna look great.

[az3579]

Looks like I won't be rolling down to the meet with these wheels. In fact, I might not ever be rocking these wheels.

Two of them wobble side to side, they are so bent. I'm absolutely livid right now.


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[Hornung418]

Sorry to hear that...but you didn't roll them when you bought them to check for bends??

No wonder they were $600...

[Hermes]

How much to get them straightened?

[az3579]

Sorry to hear that...but you didn't roll them when you bought them to check for bends??

No wonder they were $600...

Well Justin, considering the fact that I had a fully loaded car with 3 people, there was no way I was going to fit a jack in the car along with the 4 wheels I would ultimately be carrying home with. I, so no, I did not put them on the car.

Maybe I shouldn't even mention the fact that he stated in writing that the wheels had no bends on them.

They were being sold for $600 because all of them need refinishing, which is what the ad stated.


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[az3579]

How much to get them straightened?

I don't know of these can be straightened. Visually they look fine; they wobble side to side. I'll have to bring it to a place tomorrow to see if they CAN be straightened...

If not, I'll have two totally useless wheels. Can't begin to describe how mad I am right now.


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[Hornung418]

Well Justin, considering the fact that I had a fully loaded car with 3 people, there was no way I was going to fit a jack in the car along with the 4 wheels I would ultimately be carrying home with. I, so no, I did not put them on the car.

Maybe I shouldn't even mention the fact that he stated in writing that the wheels had no bends on them.

They were being sold for $600 because all of them need refinishing, which is what the ad stated.


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You don't need a jack to ROLL the wheel on sealed concrete. A change in path would show any bends in the wheel. Two of the wheels had no tires correct?

[az3579]

You don't need a jack to ROLL the wheel on sealed concrete. A change in path would show any bends in the wheel. Two of the wheels had no tires correct?

I am not getting into this with you right now. The ground wasn't even pavement, it was a dirt road that was uneven.


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[cakM3]

I feel your frustration Botond....

I went thru that last summer when I tried to install the Eonon head unit after stripping out my OEM navigation....I know your pain....


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[Hornung418]

I am not getting into this with you right now. The ground wasn't even pavement, it was a dirt road that was uneven.


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Ugh. That's the worst. Hope you can get it dealt with and the seller is honest enough to refund you some of the money or buy them back at his expense.

[Avetiso]

Really sorry to hear BP. I hope you can get the wheels straightened or your money back, at least. Still, doesn't cover the time and excitement that went into it to be thrown away.

[danewilson77]

Ugh. That's the worst. Hope you can get it dealt with and the seller is honest enough to refund you some of the money or buy them back at his expense.

+1

Samsung Galaxy S5...

[Vas]

Man that sucks.

[brettbimmer]

Sorry to read this BP. Hope you can get them straightened.

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[az3579]

Ugh. That's the worst. Hope you can get it dealt with and the seller is honest enough to refund you some of the money or buy them back at his expense.

I don't have high hopes. Since I sent the down payment through PayPal (and sent regular, not as a gift), I'm wondering if that's sufficient to open a "not as described" claim. I don't think that's PayPal's problem though...


Really sorry to hear BP. I hope you can get the wheels straightened or your money back, at least. Still, doesn't cover the time and excitement that went into it to be thrown away.

The excitement is what really has me down. Ok, I lost $600... But now with the $100 in materials spent to refinish the wheel as well as whatever it costs to straighten them out, I'm not far behind a set that wouldn't have needed refinishing. One tries to score an awesome deal and instead gets shafted. I don't get it.

Regardless, I'll see what a wheel place says tomorrow. I took a video of how bad the wobble is.



http://youtu.be/StPro3t1_x0

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[ELCID86]

Yes file a complaint with PP. Did it come from you checking or credit card? If a card file there too.


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