The Scarlett Thread...Daniel/NoVAphotog's Project and Maintenance Thread

[kakashi169]

Nice Daniel. Cant wait to see updated pics of your car.

[johnrando]

Good list.

[NoVAphotog]

Nice Daniel. Cant wait to see updated pics of your car.

:thumbsup Definitely a good amount of before/afters to come!


Good list.

:roundel

[NoVAphotog]

Took the ZHP on a ski trip today with the gf for V-Day...weather moved in afterwards...had some fun...20-30mph gusts! Also, the Blizzaks earned their keep on the drive home...powering up hills, stopping the car quickly on ice, etc. No issues.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUNvLKxH6xY

[Vas]

Yup I'm getting winter tires

[danewilson77]

Fun, fun

"No flamesuit required"

[WOLFN8TR]

Good to hear you got the strut bar. Let's see some pics of it installed. [emoji2]

[NoVAphotog]

Yup I'm getting winter tires
Oh yeah. There were some back roads we went up last night...covered in snow and ice. Powered right up. No WAY I'd have made it on all-seasons.

[fredo]

Prospective End of Winter (and studying for GRE)/Spring/Get Her Ready for Family Reunion 2015 To-do List:

...
Remove/Replace Blower Motor to remove cricket residents w/ OEM BMW X3 blower
...



What ?

[NoVAphotog]

Good to hear you got the strut bar. Let's see some pics of it installed. [emoji2]
Yes! Arrived yesterday, thanks for the excellent packing, got a little snow on the box :shifty All ready getting an East Coast welcome.

[fredo]

LOL ... I understand the "cricket" part now.

[cakM3]

Nice to see some awesome progress on your ZHP Dan! :thumbsup Can't wait to see pics of the strut bar mounted :)

[NoVAphotog]

Good to hear you got the strut bar. Let's see some pics of it installed. [emoji2]



Can't wait to see pics of the strut bar mounted :)

My BMW Performance Carbon Fiber strut bar is now mounted. It makes for a wonderful addition to the living room and really ties the room together...

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/15/aa23ba34655ee894bcdd9908e288c15f.jpg

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/15/c0b32b9b59cd6ddaa084663aadb33048.jpg

Thanks again Gary!

:shifty

[cakM3]

:thumbsup ;)

[WOLFN8TR]

My BMW Performance Carbon Fiber strut bar is now mounted. Thanks again Gary!

:shifty

Welcome [emoji2]

It looks good up there. [emoji106]

[ELCID86]

You decorate like Chuck!

:mafiaapproved

[az3579]

You should take my cracked one if you want one as a decoration... :shifty

[cakM3]

You decorate like Chuck!

:mafiaapproved

:thumbsup

Great minds think alike!! :)


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[Pip]

lol I hope it is actually going on the car soon.

[NoVAphotog]

lol I hope it is actually going on the car soon.
Oh yeah! But soon is relative unless someone funds a garage heater...

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/16/14df2ac08821d4db8b51bb41aae8df00.jpg

[TheFinanceGuy]

That looks like a heat wave!

[NoVAphotog]

I'm blown away by how well this car does in the snow with these tires. Better than my FWD cars with all seasons by a long shot. Off work tomorrow so I'll get a test video on some DC side streets. :thumbsup

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/16/1d38cb05502038351b638c3c78d06d3d.jpg

[johnrando]

Good stuff

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[NoVAphotog]

Removed the clutch stop last night and drove all today with the OEM one. Consequently, shifting in the cold seems better and more fluid than before.

I think I never really got used to having the travel be shorter and the engagement point so high as it is in these cars. I like giving it some gas in that dead space and moving off right when it engages. Definitely made it easier to shift so I may test it out again in the Spring :dunno

[ELCID86]

^ interesting.


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[LobsterTail]

Let me know when you get your windows tinted. I spoke to the owner of TintFx about Crystalline and it's really pricey. I may just stick to 35% all around from another place I have been getting my cars done at which is in Chantilly.

[Vas]

How expensive is it ?

[kakashi169]

the best piece there is, trust me.

[Vas]

Well usually $200-$300 for a sedan is a normal price. Higher then that ?

[LobsterTail]

I got quoted $575 (for crystalline) for the whole car except the windshield. It seems worth getting, but I am just going to get the 3M Color Stable all around.

[zhp05jb]

Removed the clutch stop last night and drove all today with the OEM one. Consequently, shifting in the cold seems better and more fluid than before.

I think I never really got used to having the travel be shorter and the engagement point so high as it is in these cars. I like giving it some gas in that dead space and moving off right when it engages. Definitely made it easier to shift so I may test it out again in the Spring :dunno

I somewhat has similar experience. Once I added the higher clutch Stop (for shorter clutch distance) I noticed that getting into 1st was a bit rougher than before, especially in freezing weather lately. However once the car warms up, getting into 1st seemed much easier.

[cakM3]

I'm blown away by how well this car does in the snow with these tires. Better than my FWD cars with all seasons by a long shot. Off work tomorrow so I'll get a test video on some DC side streets. :thumbsup

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/16/1d38cb05502038351b638c3c78d06d3d.jpg

Waiting on that test video Dan :foottap

[johnrando]

I got quoted $575 (for crystalline) for the whole car except the windshield. It seems worth getting, but I am just going to get the 3M Color Stable all around.

:jawdrop

[NoVAphotog]

Waiting on that test video Dan :foottap

:ducking

I didn't get a chance to take as elaborate/cool of one as I'd hoped. I'll post the one we did heading home from where that picture was taken, but it was mostly just my lovely narration and brief review of the tires. No one felt like venturing back out once we were home and warm to be my cameraman and trying to prop the phone up wouldn't have worked too well in the snow lol.

[cakM3]

I'll let you pass on this one Dan ... ;)

[NoVAphotog]

LED License plate bulbs installed. Love 'em. Cheap mod. Big gain in looks IMO.

Old

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/09/1293555d634853a8c7a1cc0d7cf09990.jpg

LED on left

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/09/e4161d09ba3e2d1ee260019bd4e9957c.jpg

Both in

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/09/70d13ea9c9d4cb2dd9a4330abfee2146.jpg

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/09/1debd906e19233d95e77acf8407ac1b7.jpg

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[Vas]

Back on style 135s ey

[NoVAphotog]

Back on style 135s ey

Yeah, was debating it yesterday...my friend and his dad switched their ZHP's out and my buddy and I switched his STi back to summers at my place...figured it was the "theme of the day." Plus this way I can just drop the car off at Costco and get the Super Sport's put on and Erin can do her thing in the store. Plus my friend said the wheel repair guy says it's easier to work with them on the car which surprised me...

[GE Geoff]

LED License plate bulbs installed. Love 'em. Cheap mod. Big gain in looks IMO.



Looks good Daniel! Think I might follow suite.

[NoVAphotog]

Looks good Daniel! Think I might follow suite.

:thumbsup

Here are the ones I got:

http://www.khoalty.com/bmw-e46-led-license-plate-lights.html

[Vas]

:thumbsup

Here are the ones I got:

http://www.khoalty.com/bmw-e46-led-license-plate-lights.html
2 + years for me on them and they are still good.

[GE Geoff]

2 + years for me on them and they are still good.
Nice! more fuel to the fire to buy 'em.

[cakM3]

Nice! more fuel to the fire to buy 'em.

I just read a thread where the OP was having issues dealing with Khoalty....just be aware....

[GE Geoff]

I just read a thread where the OP was having issues dealing with Khoalty....just be aware....
Read that one too. Fever. Tempered.

[NoVAphotog]

Read that one too. Fever. Tempered.
Ohh all you need is a cowbell to get their attention!!

Absolutely no issues ordering these and CREE led reverse lights.

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[GE Geoff]

Ohh all you need is a cowbell to get their attention!!

Absolutely no issues ordering these and CREE led reverse lights.

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Sorry Daniel, Couldn't help myself. LOL

[NoVAphotog]

Michelin Pilot Super Sports mounted at Costco today, so happy to be off the runflats!!

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/14/2d9f12f5ee38979adbac0dac2c211655.jpg

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/14/a9eaa90a006eb8130c1b0440ca60ca34.jpg

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/14/ee18edcbbec53fae1905fd85c37f678a.jpg

Erin picked up the essentials while we waited...

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/14/66569c6f7830c35a9b18e717a9746058.jpg

:thumbsup

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[fredo]

Nice. Goodbye, winter !

[ELCID86]

Nice combo. :fahertyapproved

[NoVAphotog]

Excellent welcome to Spring today. Stett Performance Silicone Intake boots installed (Thoughts and pics: http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?14995-Stett-Performance-Silicone-Intake-Boots-Review&p=422477#post422477)

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As well as new snorkel foam!

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S/W 4.5 LCM w/ Euro fogs and the CREE LED Reverse Lights as well:

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[LobsterTail]

Saw your car on Saturday when I went to smashburger in fairfax.

[NoVAphotog]

Saw your car on Saturday when I went to smashburger in fairfax.

:thumbsup

I was at 29th parallel with the gf, love that place and Smashburger. You and I need to go to Kohl's again soon! Weather is finally getting nice.

[LobsterTail]

I passed by this past a Sunday. Very nice turn out. My car was obviously filthy.....lol.

[Oli77]

Not sure I get these Euro fogs. This LCM lets you control the rear facing fog light? But where is the fog light?

[theothersawyer]

Looks good! Might have to do the LED's as well! Also, Smashburger is amazing!

[derbo]

Not sure I get these Euro fogs. This LCM lets you control the rear facing fog light? But where is the fog light?

The foglight uses the inner tail-light in a higher voltage setting.

http://i.imgur.com/O6HGcH5.jpg

If you look at the right inner taillight, its brighter than the rest of the taillights. On the sedans, US market uses the inner taillights as parking lights as well. With a little coding, the inner taillight can be controlled by the Euro Rear foglight faceplate. The LCM itself is still the US model to avoid the tamper dot.

[Oli77]

Thanks Derek, did not know that. I am used to rear fogs in Europe, just not so much here. Cool to know you can do that.

[derbo]

Thanks Derek, did not know that. I am used to rear fogs in Europe, just not so much here. Cool to know you can do that.

No problem. All you really need is the Euro Faceplate. You can swap that to a USDM LCM and change a few lines in NCSexpert and have a working rear foglight without any wiring needed. This is only on the 03+ Sedans of course.

I posted in the Lighting forum or coding forum my spreadsheet and what is required to get it to work properly.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yadXgoWLtVpJq0TDfXlE99qMPTlH5f7Tn2B45gbSuQA/edit?usp=sharing



Sorry for threadjacking there Daniel.

[NoVAphotog]

No problem. All you really need is the Euro Faceplate. You can swap that to a USDM LCM and change a few lines in NCSexpert and have a working rear foglight without any wiring needed. This is only on the 03+ Sedans of course.

I posted in the Lighting forum or coding forum my spreadsheet and what is required to get it to work properly.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yadXgoWLtVpJq0TDfXlE99qMPTlH5f7Tn2B45gbSuQA/edit?usp=sharing



Sorry for threadjacking there Daniel.

No worries Derek! I love about the Project threads for finding out more information and helping others with pics/details! :thumbsup

[NoVAphotog]

Looks good! Might have to do the LED's as well! Also, Smashburger is amazing!

+1 to both!

No problems backing up at night now...makes it so much easier in my neighborhood (minimal lighting). And the license plate lights definitely spruce her up a bit in the rear at night.

[derbo]

+1 to both!

No problems backing up at night now...makes it so much easier in my neighborhood (minimal lighting). And the license plate lights definitely spruce her up a bit in the rear at night.

Did you notice any RF interference with your radio? I remember when I had LEDs, the RF signal was large enough to make my radio go fuzzy when I hit reverse. LOL.

[NoVAphotog]

Did you notice any RF interference with your radio? I remember when I had LEDs, the RF signal was large enough to make my radio go fuzzy when I hit reverse. LOL.
Not yet, but I will test it later. Lol

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[az3579]

Did you notice any RF interference with your radio? I remember when I had LEDs, the RF signal was large enough to make my radio go fuzzy when I hit reverse. LOL.

That's only if used as the turn signals.

[NoVAphotog]

Spring To-Do List Update, needs to hurry up and get warm.

Maintenance Items:

Mobil 1 0W-40 Oil Change @ 70k - 500mi remaining. Mann Oil Filter Kit ordered via Amazon

Parking Brake Adjustment (during wheel swap) - To be completed (TBC) before Stud Conversion

Send Failed Auto-dimming Rear View Mirror to Radar Mirror for repair - TBC while away on Site Visit first week of May

Remove/Replace Blower Motor to remove cricket residents w/ OEM BMW X3 blower - Ordered from Husker BMW via Shawn, will probably wait to complete with Alex on Maintenance Day at the Reunion

Post-Winter Exterior/Interior/Engine Bay/Undercarriage Detail (minor paint correction via Meg's M105/205, Menzerna Power Lock sealant and Collinite 845 wax application) - TBC

Interior:

Install Bimmian Mobile Phone Mount sourced from Joop - Complete!

Install Ziza LED interior lighting kit, LED license plate lights and CREE LED Reverse lights - License/Reverse Lights installed and looking great, Interior kit to be done

Install S/W 4.5 LCM w/ Euro faceplate (triple blink, rear fogs, etc) - Installed, VIN/Mileage coded, single left rear fog functioning, will wait for Reunion for coding session with BP to recode Trifecta, and code triple blink :thumbsup

Leatherique Rejuvenator and Pristine Clean application (dependent on temperature) - Pending, still too cold

Paint speaker grilles and rear deck using Dupli-color Flat Black Vinyl & Fabric Coating - Dupli-color ordered from Amazon, TBC

Paint Cabin Air Filter cover using Krylon Fusion Satin Black Paint - TBC, Paint ordered from Amazon

Refinish driver side door and center console Black Cube Trim, possibly the center console section in front of the parking brake - TBC dependent on time frame on the above actions and paint type availability

Driving/Exterior/Stance:

Mount/Road Force Balance Michelin Pilot Super Sports to Style 135M wheels (225/255) - Complete! Significant improvement over runflats, can't wait for it to get warmer!

Front 135's curb rash repaired (following tire mount/balance for peace of mind), all wheels cleaned/sealed. - Will contact A+ Wheel Repair in Fairfax for quote.

Install Stud Conversion kit - To be Completed

Install Turner Motorsport 12.5mm Spacers Front/Rear (TBD) - Still deciding yes/no.

Window Tint Installation: 3M Crystalline 60 all-around - Still need quotes

"Repurchase" and Install Front License Plate Delete Strip and US Millworks Tow Hook License Plate Mount (TBD) - Picked up Front License Plate Delete Strip from BMW of Fairfax, need to order Tow Hook Mount

Suspension:

Install OEM BMW Performance Carbon Fiber Strut Bar sourced from Gary - TBC first half of April depending on schedule with BCS_ZHP

Install OEM BMW Front Strut Tower Reinforcement Plates - Ordered from Husker BMW via Shawn

[ELCID86]

Nice list. PS reservoir hose?

BTW, I found out you need a spring compressor IOT install strut tower caps.


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[NoVAphotog]

Nice list. PS reservoir hose?

BTW, I found out you need a spring compressor IOT install strut tower caps.


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Probably should add it with that slight leak! Also, based on this DIY it doesn't look like it?

http://www.bmw330ci.net/projects/struttower.php

"Difficulty
This is not really a difficult job and merely involves loosening and tightening a few bolts while using a floor jack. If you can work a wrench you can do this one as long as you have a partner to help.

Parts Needed
BMW OEM Strut Tower Reinforcement Plates (BMW P# 51-71-7-036-781) $14

Tools Needed

Floor Jack
Micro Torque Wrench (It needs to be able to do 18 ft-lbs accurately)
Torque Wrench
Various sockets and wrenches"

[Vas]

No need for a spring compressor.

[johnrando]

Yup, nice list

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[ELCID86]

No need for a spring compressor.

Hmm. We couldn't get the part up over the strut top-hat. Maybe I didn't pull down hard enough on the strut. ??


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[ELCID86]

"Remove the sway bar end links"...


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[NoVAphotog]

One more item off the list today!! :thumbsup

Before:

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After:

3M Carbon/Ceramic 50 all-around (Owner of the shop said if you REALLY wanted Crystalline you can have it but it'd be ~$550).

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[Vas]

Alright. I'm officially jealous. Looks soo good.

[ELCID86]

Beauty. Glad you finally decided (lol) and got it done.

[TheFinanceGuy]

Excellent look!
Why 50 though? I believe that's all VA allows, but can't remember...

I got the ceramic material as well. For the price I paid, can't beat it.


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[NoVAphotog]

Excellent look!
Why 50 though? I believe that's all VA allows, but can't remember...

I got the ceramic material as well. For the price I paid, can't beat it.


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Thanks!! And VA is 50 / 35 but I didn't want to have it be different. Also, didn't want it too dark so 50 was a good medium with the dark interior. Got pulled in my old car with 35 all around...not trying to deal with that...

Plus this tint reflects really well even for 50 so at different angles it looks darker without being dark.

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[johnrando]

Nice!

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[TheFinanceGuy]

Thanks!! And VA is 50 / 35 but I didn't want to have it be different. Also, didn't want it too dark so 50 was a good medium with the dark interior. Got pulled in my old car with 35 all around...not trying to deal with that...

Plus this tint reflects really well even for 50 so at different angles it looks darker without being dark.

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Excellent! Looks really great in that picture.

I remember well how strict Fairfax county officers are with tint. My co-worker had an A4 (2009 I think) that was tinted down the 35% with a black interior. We stopped taking his car for lunch if we had meetings for the afternoon. We were stopped SO often.

[NoVAphotog]

Spring To-Do List Update

Install OEM BMW Performance Carbon Fiber Strut Bar sourced from Gary - TBC first half of April depending on schedule with BCS_ZHP


Awesome day on Saturday with Bruce, his method for modifying the battery terminal and hood switch is absolute perfection...even if his ways with the grinder are not OSHA approved. ;)

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Had some excellent/cute help

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Tough to tell this isn't the way it came from the factory! :thumbsup

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[NoVAphotog]

Trimmed the Stett Performance Silicone intake boots and adjusted the angle of the Upper Boot. These changes fixed the kink that was present with the stock airbox and allowed the boots to sit flush on the coupler and MAF.

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[NoVAphotog]

Engine bay is looking good.

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Sunset shot of 2 out of 3 E46's in the driveway that day

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[ELCID86]

Nice work and hats off to Bruce the master!


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[WOLFN8TR]

Looks Great!! Cute dog. [emoji2]

[johnrando]

Looks great! Did you trim past that grommet indent as part of the intake hose?

[danewilson77]

Mmmmm

"No flamesuit required"

[NoVAphotog]

Yesterday was quite the day for Scarlett!

Got some exercise in the morning with CCA autocross:

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/19/8002ecb63c889bd5efb77e4260c15ccc.jpg

Provided a lesson for Erin (she drove all the way to Bruce's from Waldorf, MD)

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/19/426ac0ea48639bb705e7dd573d96abd5.jpg

And then received a intimate coding job and some triple blink and rear fog goodness from BP himself:

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/19/21e1c9e0181cfec3ba7221880c9ee689.jpg

While visiting with some other e46 friends keeping an Imola company while it was in surgery:

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/19/45075815fb6032efb16afe599f4c5bc9.jpg

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/19/dd329d9ce9de976e8c320320acecb7b5.jpg

Great seeing everyone yesterday!! Looking forward to next time already.

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[Vas]

Next time my Imola will appear. Nice to catch up with the family

[az3579]

Next time my Imola will appear. Nice to catch up with the family

The ever elusive Imola...

[danewilson77]

Yesterday was quite the day for Scarlett!

Got some exercise in the morning with CCA autocross:

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/19/8002ecb63c889bd5efb77e4260c15ccc.jpg

Provided a lesson for Erin (she drove all the way to Bruce's from Waldorf, MD)

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/19/426ac0ea48639bb705e7dd573d96abd5.jpg

And then received a intimate coding job and some triple blink and rear fog goodness from BP himself:

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/19/21e1c9e0181cfec3ba7221880c9ee689.jpg

While visiting with some other e46 friends keeping an Imola company while it was in surgery:

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/19/45075815fb6032efb16afe599f4c5bc9.jpg

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/19/dd329d9ce9de976e8c320320acecb7b5.jpg

Great seeing everyone yesterday!! Looking forward to next time already.

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Her eyes are closed.

"No flamesuit required"

[bimmergofast]

Her eyes are closed.

She's trusting her feelings

[NoVAphotog]

Her eyes are closed.

"No flamesuit required"
She's turned off her targeting computer...

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[ELCID86]

The force is strong with that one ;-)


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[johnrando]

:like

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[cakM3]

Her eyes are closed.

"No flamesuit required"

That's because Erin is actually a Jedi Knight....she was using the force....


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[johnrando]

:biggrin

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[NoVAphotog]

I love looking back at this car...the light ALWAYS catches the lines in some way that makes me :drool

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[cakM3]

I love looking back at this car...the light ALWAYS catches the lines in some way that makes me :drool

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:thumbsup

[Vas]

Heard you got an lsd?

[NoVAphotog]

Heard you got an lsd?
Yeah I got some tabs...how much you need :shifty

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[NoVAphotog]

Heard you got an lsd?
But yes, I bought a 3.46 pumpkin and am having it sent to Mfactory for rebuild and install of their helical LSD. :thumbsup

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[Johnmadd]

Yeah I got some tabs...how much you need :shifty

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:rofl

[cakM3]

Yeah I got some tabs...how much you need :shifty

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Funny.....


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[johnrando]

Hehe

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[NoVAphotog]

Completing Rear deck and speaker grill refresh today. Definitely annoying getting it out, but should go back in easier now that I know what goes where...

Looks incredible. :thumbsup

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/02/41025c4f49fbcb9b7a2900c6895b4a99.jpg

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/02/9176761c6f87519c2cf5afe9b6dc096d.jpg

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[ELCID86]

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[NoVAphotog]

Oh yes.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/02/4f7f91a3bd6bf5ed392e04ac8c9396cc.jpg

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/02/54f5cb1e89fb7c01d92e930ed693de2e.jpg

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/02/9840344e0d4e03e6adcfbe8e20d7222a.jpg

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[Vas]

How was it to remove ?

[NoVAphotog]

How was it to remove ?
Irksome.

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[brettbimmer]

Irksome.

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Looks great Daniel! You have cold weather/folding rear seats, right? (You must given the shot with the opening exposed.) I wonder how irksome this will be without folding rears? Don't yet need to do this, but curious for the future.

[NoVAphotog]

Looks great Daniel! You have cold weather/folding rear seats, right? (You must given the shot with the opening exposed.) I wonder how irksome this will be without folding rears? Don't yet need to do this, but curious for the future.
Brett, yeah I have the cold weather package, but no headlight washers.

I don't think it'd be that much harder, it might even be easier. There was a plastic piece holding the shelf down that bordered the locking mechanisms for the seats. That took awhile to deal with, I need to get a rivet puller thing.

So it might even be easier Brett, because you can just take the seats out and not deal with them.

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[BADCLOWN]

supah fresh, nice work!

[az3579]

Brett, yeah I have the cold weather package, but no headlight washers.

I don't think it'd be that much harder, it might even be easier. There was a plastic piece holding the shelf down that bordered the locking mechanisms for the seats. That took awhile to deal with, I need to get a rivet puller thing.

So it might even be easier Brett, because you can just take the seats out and not deal with them.

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If you don't have the headlight washers, then you don't have Cold Weather Package. It was a part of the package.

[NoVAphotog]

If you don't have the headlight washers, then you don't have Cold Weather Package. It was a part of the package.
http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6014

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[az3579]

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6014

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What does your VIN say?
The only explanation I can offer as to why some people don't have the washers is that one of the previous owners deleted it. Headlight washers were definitely included in ZCW. It wouldn't surprise me if one of those previous owners got pissed off at the stupid things leaking all the time and had the dealer delete it (or they did it themselves).

Packages consist of numerous options. If you didn't want one of those, you'd have to order the options separately, not in package format, at least in the U.S.

Look for the panel in front, second washer pump in the resevoir, and the other hardware leading to the headlight washers. Check your VIN and see what options are installed. If it says ZCW but you have no headlight washers, it must have been deleted by one of the owners. That is, unless there was a parts shortage that I'm not aware of, but either way it's not supposed to be like that.

[NoVAphotog]

Just completed an Oil change today and visual inspection of undercarriage items in prep for journey to Rochester, NY for the weekend. :thumbsup

[slater]

Just completed an Oil change today and visual inspection of undercarriage items in prep for journey to Rochester, NY for the weekend. :thumbsup

nice - have a safe trip! you're basically going to be directly across the lake from me. :)

peter

[NoVAphotog]

Williamsport, PA

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[danewilson77]

Williamsport, PA

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Beaut

[NoVAphotog]

Turner Motorsport 90mm studs installed along with Turner 12.5mm wheel spacers front and rear.

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[BCS_ZHP]

Daniel,
That's a lot of spacer for the front unless wheels are perfectly balanced, drive it at highway speeds tonight to ensure you don't introduce unwanted harmonics for your trip tomorrow.
Bruce

[slater]

yep, mine i get a little bit of steering wheel vibration at 75mph (i'm sure most folks wouldn't notice) with my 10mm spacers on, zero without.

daniel, do i spy some new michelin PSS? :)

are you rear tires rubbing now with the spacers?

peter

[Vas]

Looks good.

[ELCID86]

Riding with Dan now and can confirm minor rubbing in the rear on some terrain. He plans a fender roll this weekend.


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[Vas]

Any unwanted harmonics though from the spacers through the steering wheel?

[ELCID86]

We can't hear any harmonicas, but he is playing blue grass music.


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[BCS_ZHP]

If you see Ned Beatty, drive faster...

[BRGcoopahS]

Those studs look awesome. Whats the benefit of having them?

[NoVAphotog]

Those studs look awesome. Whats the benefit of having them?
Thanks man, and they make wheel changes significantly easier. Just put the wheel on and tighten the nuts, no having to get down and awkwardly sprain your back trying to line up the wheel and maneuver a bolt in! Also, by extension, makes running the spacers easier for the same reason. Just slide them on.

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[BRGcoopahS]

I'm sold.

[zhp05jb]

Turner Motorsport 90mm studs installed along with Turner 12.5mm wheel spacers front and rear.

Have you noticed any rubbing on the rear? I currently have 15mm H&R and it rubs when I have rear passengers so I'm planning to go to 12mm instead.

[NoVAphotog]

Have you noticed any rubbing on the rear? I currently have 15mm H&R and it rubs when I have rear passengers so I'm planning to go to 12mm instead.

We noticed some rubbing on the way down to the Reunion meet on the highway going over bridge and other roadway depressions, that was with the car loaded down with a large amount of stuff though. I took them off for the return trip because I didn't want to deal with it (did not fender roll). I'm going to add them back on and see how it does around town unloaded and I do plan on a fender roll eventually. Fronts did great, no harmonics or rubbing with 12mm.

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[zhp05jb]

I also have 12mm (H&R) on front and have had no issues so far. It sounds like I will have to roll either with 12 or 15.

[slater]

We noticed some rubbing on the way down to the Reunion meet on the highway going over bridge and other roadway depressions, that was with the car loaded down with a large amount of stuff though. I took them off for the return trip because I didn't want to deal with it (did not fender roll). I'm going to add them back on and see how it does around town unloaded and I do plan on a fender roll eventually. Fronts did great, no harmonics or rubbing with 12mm.

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daniel, did you identify where it's rubbing? it could rub on the fender lip or on the plastic behind where the metal and bumper meet... i'm not sure what your camber settings are, but mine are at -1.8º in the rear and i rubbed the fender lip with 12.5mm spacers, and still rubbed with 10mm spacers, but it was rubbing on the plastic, not on the fender lip. like you, i'm also running stock suspension on the stock wheels with 255/35/18 PSS. the rubbing occurred under rear suspension compression, typically with my kids in the back.

i can't stand the idea of it, so i want to roll the rear fender lips and stiffer suspension should help as well. i don't want to run more negative camber (actually would like to run less), so hoping with the fender lip roll, 10mm spacers and stiffer suspension i can run -1.2º.

peter

[danewilson77]

daniel, did you identify where it's rubbing? it could rub on the fender lip or on the plastic behind where the metal and bumper meet... i'm not sure what your camber settings are, but mine are at -1.8º in the rear and i rubbed the fender lip with 12.5mm spacers, and still rubbed with 10mm spacers, but it was rubbing on the plastic, not on the fender lip. like you, i'm also running stock suspension on the stock wheels with 255/35/18 PSS. the rubbing occurred under rear suspension compression, typically with my kids in the back.

i can't stand the idea of it, so i want to roll the rear fender lips and stiffer suspension should help as well. i don't want to run more negative camber (actually would like to run less), so hoping with the fender lip roll, 10mm spacers and stiffer suspension i can run -1.2º.

peter
Shawn now has the Family roller should you want to roll Dan.

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[ELCID86]

Shawn now has the Family roller should you want to roll Dan.

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Oh yeah. Reminds me I need to take it out of the trunk. It'll be a few weeks until I get mine rolled--HS graduation this weekend. Then anyone else in the DMV area is welcome to it or I can ship it.


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[Vas]

Oh yeah. Reminds me I need to take it out of the trunk. It'll be a few weeks until I get mine rolled--HS graduation this weekend. Then anyone else in the DMV area is welcome to it or I can ship it.


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Who is doing the roll? I need it done as well and to get a part from Bruce

[danewilson77]

Oh yeah. Reminds me I need to take it out of the trunk. It'll be a few weeks until I get mine rolled--HS graduation this weekend. Then anyone else in the DMV area is welcome to it or I can ship it.


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Heads up. Base plate is bent. Does not affect operation. It got bent when I loaned it out once.

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[slater]

Oh yeah. Reminds me I need to take it out of the trunk. It'll be a few weeks until I get mine rolled--HS graduation this weekend. Then anyone else in the DMV area is welcome to it or I can ship it.

i think shipping to canada wouldn't be super efficient, but i need to use this thing. hmmm.

peter

[ELCID86]

i think shipping to canada wouldn't be super efficient, but i need to use this thing. hmmm.

peter

Come see us!


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[NoVAphotog]

It's like Christmas morning!

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[san]

Awesome! Waiting for a review...


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[cakM3]

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I find it interesting that it says sold to:

Mei Fung International
Unit 15, 11th Floor, New Tech Plaza
34 Tai Yau Street, San Po Kong
Hong Kong

on your invoice receipt, then has your address as the recipient. So I'm now wondering if this LSD is fabricated in China? If so, I'm curious how well this diff will perform and last. Really looking forward to your review and thoughts Daniel! Congrats on your new LSD Daniel!! :thumbsup

[NoVAphotog]

I find it interesting that it says sold to:

Mei Fung International
Unit 15, 11th Floor, New Tech Plaza
34 Tai Yau Street, San Po Kong
Hong Kong

on your invoice receipt, then has your address as the recipient. So I'm now wondering if this LSD is fabricated in China? If so, I'm curious how well this diff will perform and last. Really looking forward to your review and thoughts Daniel! Congrats on your new LSD Daniel!! :thumbsup

Thanks, Charlie! :thumbsup

And I'm sure MFactory can chime in here, but as I understand it, the LSD unit itself is fabricated at MFactory's location in Taiwan and then shipped to Synchrotech in California, where I had sent in the core, who does the final rebuild and assembly as pictured below for my Differential:

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The Hong Kong address must be for the parent company of both MFactory and Synchrotech.

My pre-install opinion is positive. I was fully aware of the manufacturing location and do not believe it to be an issue. After extensive perusing of the reviews coming out of their JDM and E9x offerings along with the limited E46 reviews, I have not found anything beyond issues that were immediately fixed and nothing even remotely close to the OS Giken level of failures. Plus, I have had nothing but excellent correspondence with the representatives from the company.

That said, I want to try and remain unbiased until I gain time and miles with this LSD. Definitely will be posting a review and mileage updates as I understand that I am one of the first along with a couple other members to "take a chance" with MFactory rather than pay double or triple for the other more established brands.

[Vas]

Looking forward to the install and hearing more about it.

[BMWCurves]

Awesome! Waiting for a review...

+1

[ELCID86]

Looking forward to the install and hearing more about it.

+1 and driving it! :roundel


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[cakM3]

Sounds good Daniel! Can't wait for your review then :thumbsup

[TheFinanceGuy]

I miss an LSD. I'm hoping your experience is good!


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[johnrando]

Oh that's pretty!

[NoVAphotog]

Just bumping to say I love my car...people always ask how I deal with the traffic in NoVA driving a manual...I respond and say that I don't seem to mind it in the ZHP. I mean, it sucks sometimes, but the many moments when I get a chance to open her up or go through some back road twisties on my way to and from work really do alleviate that. :thumbsup

Big things coming soon for her. :roundel Just more driving and life happenings coming up beforehand though.

[cakM3]

That's great that you've been enjoying your ZHP so much Daniel! I have the same feelings towards my ZHP as well :) They are truly unique cars :thumbsup

[ELCID86]

I agree. I make the @50 mi (1.25 hours) each way drive in mine 5x/week as does Colin. He hates the commute but loves the car. Only ever so often does my left leg beg me to explain why!


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[johnrando]

Very cool

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[NoVAphotog]

Finally completing break in fluid flush...

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PCA Autocross Saturday at Summit Point. Diff review following.

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[johnrando]

Nice.

[Technoman]

Nice car.. I'm fairly new here but just noticed your running an MFactory LSD. Just wanted to chime in and let you know that I can't say enough good things about the helical gear unit in one of our race cars. We are at close to 100 hours of 'hard' racing on it now and it is still working flawlessly. We change fluid periodically but that is all.

[cakM3]

What do you mean "nice car"???? Damn! That car is absolutely fresh! Love seeing progress being made ;) :thumbsup

[NoVAphotog]

What do you mean "nice car"???? Damn! That car is absolutely fresh! Love seeing progress being made ;) :thumbsup
Speaking of progress...

Purchased today from Beisan Systems and Husker Automotive Group:

Beisan VANOS Seal Kit (haven't noticed rattle at 76k so skipping that)
Ancillary VANOS components, already have VCG and grommets
Z4M Front Control Arm Bushings
OEM Steering Coupler
Oil Filter Housing Gasket
Crap ton of extra "hex nuts, bolts, etc"

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[NoVAphotog]

Nice car.. I'm fairly new here but just noticed your running an MFactory LSD. Just wanted to chime in and let you know that I can't say enough good things about the helical gear unit in one of our race cars. We are at close to 100 hours of 'hard' racing on it now and it is still working flawlessly. We change fluid periodically but that is all.
Thanks man! Welcome to the forum again! :thumbsup

And yeah, despite their new comer status in the E46 world I felt great about their quality from other platforms.

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[Technoman]

What do you mean "nice car"???? Damn! That car is absolutely fresh! Love seeing progress being made ;) :thumbsup

Didn't mean to understate, must be the English in me coming out. Car is gorgeous :)

[ELCID86]

What do you mean "nice car"???? Damn! That car is absolutely fresh! Love seeing progress being made ;) :thumbsup

Easy Charlie :-) it's hard to tell how beautimous his car is in small pictures.


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[NoVAphotog]

Easy Charlie :-) it's hard to tell how beautimous his car is in small pictures.


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Potato quality too... :shifty

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[johnrando]

Not sure I understand "potato quality".

[NoVAphotog]

Not sure I understand "potato quality".
Just saying the pics are small and mostly from my phone which does not have the best camera.

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[BMWCurves]

Just saying the pics are small and mostly from my phone which does not have the best camera.

As if it were taken with a very high quality camera made from a potato i.e. still fuzzy and poor resolution.

[NoVAphotog]

Always a good day when car parts arrive...


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[zhp05jb]

Are those seals for valve cover/vanos?

[NoVAphotog]

Are those seals for valve cover/vanos?

That long one is for the Vanos unit to the valve cover. The little square one is the oil filter housing gasket and circular ones are the Beisan vanos seals.

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[NoVAphotog]

Beisan VANOS seals installed yesterday along with Z4M FCABs. Excellent day. :thumbsup Car feels awesome. Alignment tomorrow, though on way home on the highway, it didn't seem that bad.

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[ELCID86]

How's the pull feel on the butt dyno with new Vanos seals?


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[Vas]

He is too busy riding a blow up shark in the water lmao

[NoVAphotog]

He is too busy riding a blow up shark in the water lmao

WHOA! You don't share those details on the forum Vas!

[NoVAphotog]

How's the pull fell on the butt dyno with new Vanos seals?


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Butt dyno pull report is definitely stronger. I mean...with the 3.46 it's tough to gauge, also, there is about a 200mi break in period with these so I'll do some more testing after that.

[Vas]

WHOA! You don't share those details on the forum Vas!
Haha. Sorry. Just too good

[az3579]

He is too busy riding a blow up shark in the water lmao


WHOA! You don't share those details on the forum Vas!


:rofl

[NoVAphotog]

Sunny. 92 degrees. Leatherique Rejuvenator oil applied this morning.

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[johnrando]

Good stuff.

[BMWCurves]

How long did it take you to cover all the leather surfaces?

[NoVAphotog]

How long did it take you to cover all the leather surfaces?

About 45min to an hour. Not too bad. Used a spray bottle and latex glove as in the pic and would spray the oil onto my hand and then massage it in. Used a liberal amount per seat as well. I'm not worrying about the seatbelts, figure if it was more of an issue they would have a statement in the leatherique directions. I'd recommend starting earlier in the day as it was getting quite hot leaning in massaging...

[az3579]

About 45min to an hour. Not too bad. Used a spray bottle and latex glove as in the pic and would spray the oil onto my hand and then massage it in. Used a liberal amount per seat as well. I'm not worrying about the seatbelts, figure if it was more of an issue they would have a statement in the leatherique directions. I'd recommend starting earlier in the day as it was getting quite hot leaning in massaging...

Pay special attention to the non-leather parts of the door cards. I still have some residue on there because I keep forgetting to take it off (and quite honestly am too lazy to). Also, the center console may need attention if you did the very outside of the leather as well (the parts nobody touches). All those hard to reach crevices!

[NoVAphotog]

First visit to RRT today. Should have taken her here a long time ago for alignments, among other things. Awesome shop and people.

4 wheel alignment performed, Z4M fcab install noted, nothing else too far off. Evened things up and dialed back a bit after discussion of driving habits/autox. Turner Motorsport 90mm studs removed, factory wheel bolts installed. Small bend/air leak in left front wheel (inside section), tire dismounted and resealed. Road forced balanced (11 psi readout, no issues).

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[TheFinanceGuy]

Awesome!

Why remove the studs?

[slater]

nice, daniel. curious why you didn't dial in less negative camber in the rear? i am considering going with -1.5º in the rear and -1.0º up front.

caster looks great, how is the steering with those new Z4M FCABs? :)

peter

[ELCID86]

Awesome!

Why remove the studs?
+1

[NoVAphotog]

Awesome!

Why remove the studs?

Too long. Might get the 56mm ECS kit down the line considering ease of wheel manipulation was easier. Just looked dumb sticking out like something out of Mad Max. Car looks so much cleaner without them. :thumbsup

[TheFinanceGuy]

I see. This is why I have factory bolts. Looks clean.

[ELCID86]

:respect

[NoVAphotog]

nice, daniel. curious why you didn't dial in less negative camber in the rear? i am considering going with -1.5º in the rear and -1.0º up front.

caster looks great, how is the steering with those new Z4M FCABs? :)

peter

Peter,

The last alignment I had done was at the dealer, "stock" settings. Today was stock as well minus the Z4M bushings...I didn't say I wanted to dial it down, just said stock settings evened out and they set it to the above to save some wear from what the dealer had done. Didn't discuss any particular reasoning for dialing in less other than in comparison to the before. Tire wear is not a huge concern considering wheel swap in a couple months (trying not think about that, but at the same time looking forward to it as you and I talked about) and I take public trans to work most days...that being said...

I LOVE how she drives. Those bushings are definitely an awesome upgrade. Tight, yet not as "stiff" as she was before. I can feel more of the road, in an awesome way. Improved that "connection" feeling I get with this car. VERY pleased with the car as she is now. No plans to change anything anytime soon. Autocross with the BMW CCA this Saturday, will update afterwards, will be the usual, tight, parking lot course so turn-in will be tested. :thumbsup

[BMWCurves]

Awesome work, glad to hear you like how it drives! I'll probably use those alignment specs when I get my new Z4M FCABs and RTABs in sometime this week or next.

[NoVAphotog]

Awesome work, glad to hear you like how it drives! I'll probably use those alignment specs when I get my new Z4M FCABs and RTABs in sometime this week or next.

:like

Go for it, guy definitely knew what he was doing. So much was off from the dealer in the before specs...never going there again.

[slater]

Peter,

The last alignment I had done was at the dealer, "stock" settings. Today was stock as well minus the Z4M bushings...I didn't say I wanted to dial it down, just said stock settings evened out and they set it to the above to save some wear from what the dealer had done. Didn't discuss any particular reasoning for dialing in less other than in comparison to the before. Tire wear is not a huge concern considering wheel swap in a couple months (trying not think about that, but at the same time looking forward to it as you and I talked about) and I take public trans to work most days...that being said...

I LOVE how she drives. Those bushings are definitely an awesome upgrade. Tight, yet not as "stiff" as she was before. I can feel more of the road, in an awesome way. Improved that "connection" feeling I get with this car. VERY pleased with the car as she is now. No plans to change anything anytime soon. Autocross with the BMW CCA this Saturday, will update afterwards, will be the usual, tight, parking lot course so turn-in will be tested. :thumbsup

that's all great news, daniel! glad you're happy with the alignment and Z4M FCABs.

i'll be dialing in less negative camber in the rear, not for tire wear issues, but for reduced understeer. i'll play with it. :)

peter

[NoVAphotog]

that's all great news, daniel! glad you're happy with the alignment and Z4M FCABs.

i'll be dialing in less negative camber in the rear, not for tire wear issues, but for reduced understeer. i'll play with it. :)

peter

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Hmm...didn't think it would have that great of an effect in relation to the staggered wheel and tire setup?

[Vas]

I don't notice less understeer with -1.5 versus the -2.0 between the the two cars in my driveway. Get either a bigger front swaybar or a square set-up.

[NoVAphotog]

Get either a bigger front swaybar or a square set-up.

:)

[slater]

I don't notice less understeer with -1.5 versus the -2.0 between the the two cars in my driveway. Get either a bigger front swaybar or a square set-up.

hmmm. i wonder if going to -1.0º would be a better starting place...

i have a 26mm M3 front bar waiting to go on. :) got it on ebay for $45 shipped!!

peter

[bimmergofast]

hmmm. i wonder if going to -1.0º would be a better starting place...

i have a 26mm M3 front bar waiting to go on. :) got it on ebay for $45 shipped!!

peter

Nice!

[NoVAphotog]

Vas and I comparing zhp's. 3.46 LSD vs. 3.07 Open. Z4M FCABs vs. Poly. M3 engine and Trans mounts vs. Stock (77k on mine). Verdict (for me): LOVE the LSD and the 3.46 gearing for the twisty roads we were on and around town really feels tighter and more connected and puts you at better points in the range easier. I would say swapping to the 3.46 even without the LSD is worth it for our cars if you want a good bang for your buck.

Liked his m3 mounts, adding to the list as I get to around 85-90k for sure. Liked the z4m better than the poly. I'll let him weigh in when he gets a chance but I think the verdict is the same on the first item! ;)

Michelin Pilot Super Sports in stock sizes on mine, Bridgestone S-04 Pole Positions on his. Probably will switch to those down the line to save costs, felt almost the same as the PSS's...if someone asked me to tell which I was on I couldn't say.

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[ELCID86]

Glad y'all got to do this. Sorry I couldn't make it. Hoping for a Skyline Drive drive soon!


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[Vas]

Or a maintenance meet of some sort. I got too many things to do before winter hits. Big one is a ccv on sketchi and now front control arms.

[bimmergofast]

Or a maintenance meet of some sort. I got too many things to do before winter hits. Big one is a ccv on sketchi and now front control arms.

Count me in- got a pile of suspension parts laying in the shop.

[BCS_ZHP]

End of October, Nicole on another soccer road trip to Ohio and mom is one if the chaperones. In other words, I'm free that weekend, the garage & tools are open & available. If we take more than Saturday to complete, you can stay overnight and I'll even grill dinner. Think about it.

[Vas]

Drum roll.

[az3579]

Glad y'all got to do this. Sorry I couldn't make it. Hoping for a Skyline Drive drive soon!


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End of October, Nicole on another soccer road trip to Ohio and mom is one if the chaperones. In other words, I'm free that weekend, the garage & tools are open & available. If we take more than Saturday to complete, you can stay overnight and I'll even grill dinner. Think about it.


I am TOTALLY down for this.......

[ELCID86]

End of October, Nicole on another soccer road trip to Ohio and mom is one if the chaperones. In other words, I'm free that weekend, the garage & tools are open & available. If we take more than Saturday to complete, you can stay overnight and I'll even grill dinner. Think about it.

The man! Pm or text dates and let's coordinate. I was going to offer but I only have one bay...


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[Johnmadd]

The man! Pm or text dates and let's coordinate. I was going to offer but I only have one bay...


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I'm down too.

[NoVAphotog]

Low windshield washer fluid light came on today...I think it's Scarlett's way of letting me know she's not pleased with the new woman in my life...also these cars could not be ANY more different.

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[Vas]

Cheater

[BCS_ZHP]

Daniel,
A hellacious 75 hour week getting this proposal kicked off but believe it's firmly on the tracks and moving straight forward. As such, believe we can go ahead and plan Oct 24th as that day to do maintenance at my house. For Vas's control arms, not sure if he'll need a pickle fork to bust the ball joints loose. I have a universal one but unsure if it'll work on the ZHP control arms (is it small enough)?
Bruce

[Vas]

I might try to knock the control arms tomorrow. Wife is gone but left me the car. The ball joints got worse and not sure how I feel like driving 2+hours on them. Will keep you guys updated

[ELCID86]

Daniel,
A hellacious 75 hour week getting this proposal kicked off but believe it's firmly on the tracks and moving straight forward. As such, believe we can go ahead and plan Oct 24th as that day to do maintenance at my house. For Vas's control arms, not sure if he'll need a pickle fork to bust the ball joints loose. I have a universal one but unsure if it'll work on the ZHP control arms (is it small enough)?
Bruce

Glad it's going well. I was just wondering about the status yesterday. Protest cleared?

/threadjack


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[BCS_ZHP]

No on the protest, GAO won't clear it until mid-December. Submitted a new response to an RFI yesterday, working another one that due on the 28th.

[ELCID86]

No on the protest, GAO won't clear it until mid-December. Submitted a new response to an RFI yesterday, working another one that due on the 28th.

Busy times. Hang tough my friend.


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[NoVAphotog]

Daniel,
A hellacious 75 hour week getting this proposal kicked off but believe it's firmly on the tracks and moving straight forward. As such, believe we can go ahead and plan Oct 24th as that day to do maintenance at my house. For Vas's control arms, not sure if he'll need a pickle fork to bust the ball joints loose. I have a universal one but unsure if it'll work on the ZHP control arms (is it small enough)?
Bruce

Good to hear things are moving forward despite slowness! And sounds good, got it on the calendar. Keep us posted.

[NoVAphotog]

Two Blackstone kits arrived yesterday. Going to test both cars when the time comes.

Got the OFHG ready to go in, ordering new C-pillars and rear speaker grille soon as one is flapping in the breeze and haven't been able to fix the grille that snapped when painted. Also need to send out mirror...

[Vas]

OFHG and do the vanos oil line with washers. Mfg#: 11361705532 and 32411093596 ( quantity 4)

[NoVAphotog]

OFHG and do the vanos oil line with washers. Mfg#: 11361705532 and 32411093596 ( quantity 4)

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[rkneeshaw]

Hey Daniel, what did you like more about the z4m FCABs vs the poly? That extra camber make that much of a difference in feel?

[az3579]

Hey Daniel, what did you like more about the z4m FCABs vs the poly? That extra camber make that much of a difference in feel?

Just FYI, it's caster that the Z4M FCABs change, not camber. Different effects. :thumbsup

[rkneeshaw]

Just FYI, it's caster that the Z4M FCABs change, not camber. Different effects. :thumbsup

Yes! I misspoke, sorry, I meant caster

[ELCID86]

Caster is not noticeable visually. Handling does feel better but may have with new OEM FCABs also.


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[NoVAphotog]

Hey Daniel, what did you like more about the z4m FCABs vs the poly? That extra camber make that much of a difference in feel?


Caster is not noticeable visually. Handling does feel better but may have with new OEM FCABs also.


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Ryan, Agree with Shawn on both accounts. I opted for the Z4M's also because I like the idea of keeping my car relatively "OEM" in overall feel with the obvious upgrades made to enhance the car. As I've mentioned in the other thread, my daily driving duties are not a Spec E46 race so I have not really wanted to buy into the "group think" on the forums that you gotta have poly bushings when A) I barely drive as it is and B) the solid rubber Z4M ones are enough of an upgrade that I am happy with.

[rkneeshaw]

Very cool. I'm getting the impression the poly and Z4m are almost a coin flip, from a driving perspective anyway. And it makes sense, they are both solid compared the the oil-filled stock bushing.

[NoVAphotog]

Very cool. I'm getting the impression the poly and Z4m are almost a coin flip, from a driving perspective anyway. And it makes sense, they are both solid compared the the oil-filled stock bushing.
I would say one of those coins is a silver dollar and the other is a dime based on what I've read about the poly bushings. They are significantly harder. It's really a pure personal preference question.

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[NoVAphotog]

I'm with BP...I put the winter wheels on when it was convenient for me not mother nature.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/13/3fee7a2224b1acb2dd5a98cc3e2de0d8.jpg

[slater]

daniel, those wheels look great on imola.

the only problem with mounting them too early is that rubber is too soft for warmer pavement and they wear out quicker...

[NoVAphotog]

daniel, those wheels look great on imola.

the only problem with mounting them too early is that rubber is too soft for warmer pavement and they wear out quicker...

:thumbsup

And I know, but I barely drive...not too worried about it. Just can't really do any aggressive pulls anymore...

[Sockethead]

As I've mentioned in the other thread, my daily driving duties are not a Spec E46 race so I have not really wanted to buy into the "group think" on the forums that you gotta have poly bushings when A) I barely drive as it is and B) the solid rubber Z4M ones are enough of an upgrade that I am happy with.
Me too... I'm thinking about putting my adjustable Konis back on and the stock sway bars. The roads around here a so shitty that I don't even want to drive the car anymore. I'm sick of having to avoid every bump in the road and cringing on the one 's I miss going around... I won't be putting poly anything on my car...

[slater]

Me too... I'm thinking about putting my adjustable Konis back on and the stock sway bars. The roads around here a so shitty that I don't even want to drive the car anymore. I'm sick of having to avoid every bump in the road and cringing on the one 's I miss going around... I won't be putting poly anything on my car...

poly is fine if you use it where it works. the problem is that a lot of people use it where it shouldn't be used. they are slam there car and don't care about travel or damping.

peter

[Vas]

poly is fine if you use it where it works. the problem is that a lot of people use it where it shouldn't be used. they are slam there car and don't care about travel or damping.

peter

I really like the poly steering coupling.

[slater]

I really like the poly steering coupling.

i've been eyeballing that. what do you notice most about it?

[Vas]

i've been eyeballing that. what do you notice most about it?

Steering feel improvement and less flex. My alignment guy said it was easier to get the steering set straight on the car on the rack since there was less play.

Plus it wont wear out like the rubber part.

[slater]

Steering feel improvement and less flex. My alignment guy said it was easier to get the steering set straight on the car on the rack since there was less play.

Plus it wont wear out like the rubber part.

my thoughts exactly. sounds good, i will add it to "Phase 3" for next spring. :)

peter

[ELCID86]

Daniel you've cursed us to an early winter! Our just the opposite.. :dunno


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[TheFinanceGuy]

I'm holding out until snow starts flying- then I'll cave and put on winter shoes.

[ELCID86]

I'm holding out until snow starts flying- then I'll cave and put on winter shoes.

ditto


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[NoVAphotog]

Well, that was decided quickly for suspension refresh...Bilstein PSS. Seller on E46 accepted offer. Put a deposit in tonight. Funds sent to BP for in-person look over/pickup. Thank you BP!!! :roundel :thumbsup

"For sale is a set of Bilstein PSS coilovers for a non-M, taken off of my zhp sedan. These have about 3,000 (1,500 after checking paperwork) miles on them as my zhp is a weekend toy that I rarely drive. They've never seen snow, no rust or paintchips. Includes 2 wrenches and the original paperwork/booklet from when I bought them."

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=1091652

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[jhs1210]

Looking forward to a review!


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[ELCID86]

Good grab Dan.


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[ELCID86]

I may be in for your old rear springs!


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[Johnmadd]

Good grab Dan.


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+1

[BMWCurves]

Nice pickup, interested in what you think once you get them installed!

[Vas]

Congrats

[johnrando]

Nice. GL w them.

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[slater]

awesome, daniel! our cars continue to be similar. :)

[NoVAphotog]

awesome, daniel! our cars continue to be similar. :)

I know...can't wait for your thoughts on everything once you get it zipped back up. LSD, PSS's, RTABS, etc...so much!

[slater]

I know...can't wait for your thoughts on everything once you get it zipped back up. LSD, PSS's, RTABS, etc...so much!

soon, soon... i'm pumped too. my shift linkage rebuild/upgrade came out GREAT today. i am hoping to have it on the road this weekend. really close.

[johnrando]

Cool

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[NoVAphotog]

Deltran Battery Tender Plus plugged into ZHP cigarette lighter and in maintenance mode. Erin's Prius loaded up and ready.

2 week trip starts tomorrow morning, Charleston, SC beach house for Christmas weekend, then on to Cocoa Beach/Melbourne/Indialantic, Florida for next week/the New Year! Can't wait to check out Charleston for the first time and explore/eat! Also hoping to meetup with some of those Florida people! :biggrin

[ELCID86]

Deltran Battery Tender Plus plugged into ZHP cigarette lighter and in maintenance mode. Erin's Prius loaded up and ready.

2 week trip starts tomorrow morning, Charleston, SC beach house for Christmas weekend, then on to Cocoa Beach/Melbourne/Indialantic, Florida for next week/the New Year! Can't wait to check out Charleston for the first time and explore/eat! Also hoping to meetup with some of those Florida people! :biggrin

Have a great trip. Don't eat too much!


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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - an e46f member

[slater]

Have a great trip. Don't eat too much!

LOL. reminds me of my brother-in-law, who famously said after one thanksgiving dinner, as he's sprawled out on the couch... "i think i forgot to remember not to eat too much." ha!

[ELCID86]

LOL. reminds me of my brother-in-law, who famously said after one thanksgiving dinner, as he's sprawled out on the couch... "i think i forgot to remember not to eat too much." ha!

:rofl


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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - an e46f member