Official IMOLA RED Thread (BMW 330 ZHP) -- coupes, sedans, and convertibles

[nextelbuddy]

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What's up from Idaho!!


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I love the concave wheels. are these for standard e46 or are these for M3 offset ? Which wheels are these.

[anandoc]

Also is there information on the 135 brake caliper conversion on this forum?

It is a bolt-on kit available at ECS Tuning:
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-assembled-by-ecs-parts/ecs-6-piston-front-big-brake-kit-325x25/34113646/

[nextelbuddy]

It is a bolt-on kit available at ECS Tuning:
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-assembled-by-ecs-parts/ecs-6-piston-front-big-brake-kit-325x25/34113646/

very cool thank you!

[anandoc]

very cool thank you!

No problems! The BMW 135i BBK kit looks really cool for sure...but its so damn pricey!!

[3ZHP]

Some fond memories from last month!

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[ELCID86]

You got a little bug juice on your prints.

[3ZHP]

You got a little bug juice on your prints.

The cost was better that way!


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[Hermes]

Ignore the boring S38 car with headlight wipers in the background

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[8Two8 Automotive]

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8two8automotive (https://www.flickr.com/photos/146034173@N02/), on Flickr
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https://c4.staticflickr.com/9/8296/28875222955_b0626d575a_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/KZB4MD)e46 Imola ZHP 6/MT sedan (https://flic.kr/p/KZB4MD) by 8two8automotive (https://www.flickr.com/photos/146034173@N02/), on Flickr
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[8Two8 Automotive]

With Halos..

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[fredo]

Pics looks great, man. That's an idea I had for a long time: take pics of my ZHP at different places of Austin. Time will permit some day.

[Vas]

Pics looks great, man. That's an idea I had for a long time: take pics of my ZHP at different places of Austin. Time will permit some day.
Austin is on my list of places to visit.

[8Two8 Automotive]

Pics looks great, man. That's an idea I had for a long time: take pics of my ZHP at different places of Austin. Time will permit some day.
Thanks man! It would be cool to see some pics of Austin. I have never been.. I have some more pics I'm trying to find of my adventures in Asheville and surrounding areas.. The Picture I have in front of the huge satellite dish tells a very interesting story, Those satellites were used in all the Apollo missions for radio communication with Space Shuttles. It was once owned by NASA and the NSA. It is now Called PARI.. If you get a chance to check it out, the drive is amazing!

[fredo]

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[johnrando]

:thumbsup

[melonz]

Took a drive down HWY 1 today to Big Sur from the Bay Area. It was great drive both ways despite the heavy rain on the trip home.

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[johnrando]

Nice

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[nextelbuddy]

i posted some pictures back in December but looks like they are gone after the site reversion. I will post them again.

these are recent as of December 2016

Still waiting for my shop to start on the S54. they are really busy these days.

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https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/714/31919418490_bdfe2f18f9_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/QCBn4y)2017-01-13_0005 (https://flic.kr/p/QCBn4y) by Shawn Robertson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nextelbuddy/), on Flickr

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https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/419/32296107165_29653b33bb_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/RcTZtT)2017-01-13_0002 (https://flic.kr/p/RcTZtT) by Shawn Robertson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nextelbuddy/), on Flickr

[BMWCurves]

Some people disagree but I think the M3 mirrors look perfect for our cars.

[theothersawyer]

Beautiful shots Shawn! Reminds me that I really need to take the ZHP out for a photoshoot! I take the racecar out all to often for shoots. ZHP needs some love!

[san]

Beautiful!


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[johnrando]

+1 beautiful shots!

[fredo]

My workplace, Austin TX.

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[RUS_ZHP]

Nice shot Fredo

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[johnrando]

for sure, very nice shot

[danewilson77]

Drooool

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[nextelbuddy]

beautiful, the paint is so glossy and fresh looking.

[Lorenzo]

Beautiful...you've drawn the line for me. Warmer weather coming to VA this weekend. If so, I'll be giving mine her first polish.


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[fredo]

Thanks for your kind comments, guys. :thumbsup

[fredo]

Cable company parking lot :

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[johnrando]

cool

[TheFinanceGuy]

Time for an imola picture.

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[danewilson77]

Time for an imola picture.

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Poppin!

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[melonz]

My friend and I taking a break on our drive from Saratoga, CA to Palo Alto, CA. It was my friend's first time taking his 2018 GTI out for spirited drive.

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[fredo]

Keep them coming, guys ! :thumbup

[NoVAphotog]

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[TheFinanceGuy]

lookin good Daniel!

[johnrando]

+1

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[nextelbuddy]

Imola Elite united lol

its crazy how Imola has a variety of shades with other peoples pictures. I know for sure that despite my car having a "clean carfax" it stil has been repainted significantly.. there is over spray in the wheel wells, different parts are different shades.. my Door handles are dark red vs my panel paint, so are my headlight under neath trim pieces. Rain gutters have clear peeling off them and are different shade of red than roof paint. windwhield replacement also showed that there was a paint line under neath the windshield... someone was very sneaky with this repaint/repair lol

car is done and new photoshoot pictures now.



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https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4192/34391927552_84346b5bf1_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Up6BS9)2017-05-09_0002 (https://flic.kr/p/Up6BS9) by Shawn Robertson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nextelbuddy/), on Flickr


https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4191/34167222140_942de77aa5_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/U4eWLU)2017-05-09_0003 (https://flic.kr/p/U4eWLU) by Shawn Robertson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nextelbuddy/), on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4192/34391927382_40206e4f05_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Up6BPd)2017-05-09_0004 (https://flic.kr/p/Up6BPd) by Shawn Robertson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nextelbuddy/), on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4163/34167222060_744d6b7786_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/U4eWKw)2017-05-09_0005 (https://flic.kr/p/U4eWKw) by Shawn Robertson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nextelbuddy/), on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4185/34552963515_bda54405ec_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/UDjYfg)2017-05-09_0006 (https://flic.kr/p/UDjYfg) by Shawn Robertson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nextelbuddy/), on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4164/34391927212_2c5b88755c_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Up6BLh)2017-05-09_0007 (https://flic.kr/p/Up6BLh) by Shawn Robertson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nextelbuddy/), on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4165/34552963225_d137fd65fc_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/UDjYag)2017-05-09_0008 (https://flic.kr/p/UDjYag) by Shawn Robertson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nextelbuddy/), on Flickr

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[johnrando]

beauty!

[TheFinanceGuy]

Ugh, very nice.

[melonz]

Imola Elite united lol
Rain gutters have clear peeling off them and are different shade of red than roof paint.


Those are some awesome photos.

My imola is doing the same at the rain gutter and the trunk handle lip (p/n 51137171699). The carfax doesn't show a paint job but I there is a detailing job listed on there...

Either they went too hard on the clear coat or it was painted at some point. I'm going to drop by the dealer at some point and see how much it'd be for these two.

[PdZHP]

Rain gutters peeling is common for our vehicles. Had mine repainted for the price of two pizzas lol.

[ELCID86]

Rain gutters peeling is common for our vehicles. Had mine repainted for the price of two pizzas lol.

On my list to get done with my paint guy.

[melonz]

Dang wind noise, could've gotten some awesome exhaust sound.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMkJeYyq9Pg&ab_channel=melonzzz

[fredo]

Cool. How about an IR interior shot ?

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[SunDevil_M3]

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http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj600/jalslemos/IMG_1757_zpsluaplgbk.jpg (http://s1269.photobucket.com/user/jalslemos/media/IMG_1757_zpsluaplgbk.jpg.html)
http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj600/jalslemos/IMG_1758_zpsmzrpcprv.jpg (http://s1269.photobucket.com/user/jalslemos/media/IMG_1758_zpsmzrpcprv.jpg.html)
http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj600/jalslemos/IMG_1756_zps7vm8e5nv.jpg (http://s1269.photobucket.com/user/jalslemos/media/IMG_1756_zps7vm8e5nv.jpg.html)

[fredo]

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[melonz]

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[Kicker35]

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[melonz]

A photo that I found from this past winter.

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[pgiorgio]

2005 6 speed manual 102k....

[danewilson77]

Mmmmmmmmola

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[fredo]

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[johnrando]

Beauty!

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[zhpnsnv]

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[nextelbuddy]

That's like EAG clean!

[zhpnsnv]

Haha thanks! I worked very hard for many hours. Also previous owner did a good job. Up close it is definitely not in the EAG category! [emoji3]


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[BMWCurves]

Gorgeous.

[Wisco]

I'll play. Scarlett, parked out front of our house after the drive home from VA... shit weather outside right now, so this made me smile.

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[fredo]

Guess who's back to DD status. :roundel

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[johnrando]

Cool Fredo. Why is that?

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[fredo]

The ZHP got the SES light in late December. I stopped driving it until my Indy checked into it. He said "misfire on cylinder 2, one time. Performed smoke test found no vacuum leaks. Cleared codes, no misfires returned."

[Kris]

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[BMWCurves]

Dat ass looks good

[danewilson77]

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[fredo]

First quality pic after the full detail.

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[3ZHP]

First quality pic after the full detail.

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Looking Good!


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[JPMo]

Imma let you finish but...I think Imola Red is great and all, but why is there no TiAg thread???

[fredo]

Two pics from yesterday, 8/14/2020 :

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[Galapolis]

How do you keep your paint that good in the Texas sun?

Also those last pics look like Sienna red with that lighting.

[fredo]

How do you keep your paint that good in the Texas sun?

Also those last pics look like Sienna red with that lighting.

Thank you. I believe the car has been garaged most of its life. The rear deck is still black, not purple.

[pedro2u]

love that color......

[fredo]

love that color......

You can't go wrong with IR. :thumbsup

[zhp4life]

Fredo, your car is looking awesome, how about some interior shots! welcome back to DD :), enjoy the ride

[johnrando]

Def looking good!

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[fredo]

Thanks, zhp4life and Rando. Here's one interior pic.

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[rguti153]

Old pic from my first zhp https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200917/895fc60bb6f6fb3e21e75ae8d42befad.jpg

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[ZHPizza]

Old pic from my first zhp https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200917/895fc60bb6f6fb3e21e75ae8d42befad.jpg

Sent from my SM-G988U using TapatalkHah! Nice.

I've been mulling over the black roof wrap for mine when I finish the sunroof delete. Got a little wild with MSPaint here, but still wasn't convinced. Were you happy with it on your sedan?

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[rguti153]

I did on my first imola and my mystic blue car , I loved it on both cars . I just bought the wrap to do it on my current imola car

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[BMWCurves]

Hah! Nice.

I've been mulling over the black roof wrap for mine when I finish the sunroof delete. Got a little wild with MSPaint here, but still wasn't convinced. Were you happy with it on your sedan?

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200917/f33f224b9d9c3614df2d77780edd289a.jpg

Yo, quit your day job and get into graphic design.

[fredo]

Couple of pics from this AM.

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[fredo]

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[fredo]

How about 2 new pics ?

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[BMWCurves]

Imola best red

[Darkstar5379]

https://www.e46fanatics.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,width=666,height=1920 ,fit=scale-down/https://www.e46fanatics.com/attachments/1-jpg.945016/


Pick this one up A few months back as a non runner (probably the cheapest IR 6sp zhp in the County!), all she needed was a key. 3k miles later shes isn't missing a beat!

[fredo]

155k miles today.

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[fredo]

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[3ZHP]

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I’ll keep this moving with one from the alternator replacement test drive, a few weeks ago.

fredo, thanks for refreshing this thread.


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