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Revel
05-12-2014, 07:59 PM
Hello all. I am new here, although I have been reading threads on this forum for some time. Even found my first BMW here.

2003 E46 ZHP sedan.

Purchased from aidan530 back in Dec2012
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a247/gc8sti/E46%20ZHP/ZHPpassengerquarter_zpsa0b2ecda.jpg

Since then I changed out the BC M3 coils for some FortuneAuto500s, updated the interior lighting to LEDs, changed out the corner lenses with newer style LEDs, changed out the tails for the pre-facelift LEDs, slapped on some Apex EC7 18x9+32s, AC style roof spoiler, and an Arqray style front lip. Also added halos, yellowed the high beam bowls, and put in some yellow fog bulbs. Best mod to date is the UUC/Corsa exhaust. Perfect sound and zero drone.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a247/gc8sti/E46%20ZHP/IMG_0211.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a247/gc8sti/E46%20ZHP/IMG_0470.jpg

Then mother nature stepped in
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a247/gc8sti/E46%20ZHP/IMG_1147.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a247/gc8sti/E46%20ZHP/IMG_1145.jpg

I was insanely lucky that it was nothing but a few scratches. So off to Magnum Collision in Marietta it went. Got the scratches from the tree taken care of along with a few other minor things and a couple dents.
iZHP
05-12-2014, 08:06 PM
Welcome :) I have family in Marietta! That's good that Mother Nature didn't cause too much damage. I still cringed when I saw the photo, though Lol. Your car reminds me of my previous ZHP.
Avetiso
05-12-2014, 08:08 PM
Welcome!
Revel
05-12-2014, 08:10 PM
My wife and I had gone to the grocery store and were gone maybe an hour. Roll up into driveway and my mouth drops open. Total shock. That tree took up the entire driveway.
johnrando
05-12-2014, 09:45 PM
Welcome out of lurker status. Beautiful car. Sorry to read about the tree, but glad it wasn't worse.
danewilson77
05-13-2014, 05:02 AM
Welcome

Samsung Galaxy S5...
Pip
05-13-2014, 08:27 AM
Oh dear...I love your car. That lip...those wheels...that color...

Sounds like you've been bitten hard by the mod bug.
ELCID86
05-13-2014, 08:28 AM
Welcome, I hope to see the pictures when I'm out from behind this firewall.
Vas
05-13-2014, 10:55 AM
Car looks great. I was not aware that they made the EC7 in a +32 offset in a 9" width.

Btw what generation are the fortune autos coils?

We need more pictures.
Oli77
05-13-2014, 02:09 PM
Welcome to the Mafia.
Revel
05-14-2014, 12:19 AM
Car looks great. I was not aware that they made the EC7 in a +32 offset in a 9" width.

Btw what generation are the fortune autos coils?

We need more pictures.

They are listed as E46 M3 fitment. Fronts had no real issues other a slight rub, but only going over rather uneven road at near full lock (only happens when I pull into my driveway). For the rears I had to roll and pull the fenders a bit.
http://www.apexraceparts.com/apex-products/e46-m3/18x9-ET31-APEX-EC-7-Wheel.html#.U3MlYi_Z43o

The FortuneAutos were bought new last year. I do need to get some recent pics. I did just come across this interior pic tho.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a247/gc8sti/E46%20ZHP/ZHPinterior_zps0dcc6fa1.jpg

Thanks for all the welcomes!
3ZHP
05-14-2014, 01:30 AM
Welcome from south central Tennessee


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fredo
05-19-2014, 11:10 AM
Welcome, sir !
Vas
05-19-2014, 01:37 PM
Any up-close pics of the wheel fitment? Planning on heading down the same road.
Revel
07-14-2014, 12:03 AM
sorry for the delayed response. older pics, but you can get an idea of the wheel fit. will try and get new close ups soon.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a247/gc8sti/E46%20ZHP/IMG_3775.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a247/gc8sti/E46%20ZHP/IMG_3774.jpg
danewilson77
07-14-2014, 05:12 AM
Looks great.
Taliben
07-14-2014, 06:12 AM
Oh what's up Revel! I remember following some of your builds on Tennspeed. Nice ZHP
Vas
07-14-2014, 01:05 PM
Car does look great.

Tire size?
danewilson77
07-14-2014, 02:47 PM
Reminds me a bit of Eli's build.
Revel
07-14-2014, 09:52 PM
Better front fender/tire/wheel fit pics


Oh what's up Revel! I remember following some of your builds on Tennspeed. Nice ZHP

Man, been a minute since I skipped around on TennSpeed. Bet my build threads on there are seriously out of date.


Car does look great.

Tire size?

Thanks!

225/40/18 Yokohama S-Drives on all four. Was running 235/40/18 on the rear but had -2.2 camber and they still rubbed just a bit.


Reminds me a bit of Eli's build.

Not aware of Eli or his build, but am now quite curious to read through it
danewilson77
07-15-2014, 07:25 AM
Post #80, just visually your car reminded me a bit of his.

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?964-Attack-of-the-Silver-Grey-Sedan!/page8
Taliben
07-15-2014, 08:22 AM
Haha yeah man it's been a while. You still got that AE86?
Revel
01-04-2015, 12:36 PM
Taliben- yes I do. Just don't drive hardly at all.....actually ever. Would have to fab new floor pan to let me sit low enough to be comfortable and afraid that would seriously hurt resale. And I plan on selling it soon.
Revel
01-04-2015, 12:39 PM
Oh and sold my first BMW, ZHP sedan-damn good first BMW, to PleadingBark aka Chris. He's local and knows how to take immaculate car of his cars and it's his first ever BMW. I think he's already a BMW addict now. My zhp led me into a 1M and now an f80 m3. All it took was one really fun e46 and was hooked
danewilson77
01-04-2015, 03:19 PM
Oh and sold my first BMW, ZHP sedan-damn good first BMW, to PleadingBark aka Chris. He's local and knows how to take immaculate car of his cars and it's his first ever BMW. I think he's already a BMW addict now. My zhp led me into a 1M and now an f80 m3. All it took was one really fun e46 and was hooked
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