What's on your to-do list?

[wertyu78]

Forgive me if this thread already exists.. but what's on your to-do list?

Mine is growing on a daily basis - it's really starting to show it's age now.



1. Reseal differential and change fluid
2. Rear suspension travel clunk/squeak noise
3. All new exhaust hardware
4. Ambient temperature sensor
5. Oil level sensor and oil change
6. Fix front brake pad sensor
7. Rear diffuser
8. 4 new matching tires
9. Drivers door brake
10. Passenger Window Regulator
11. Route phone charging cable
12. Forward Fender Liners
13. Right rear fender/bumper liner
14. Rewrap A pillars
15. Fix Sunroof shade
16. Shift knob and shift boot
17. Rewrap steering wheel
18. Replace sunglasses tray/button console
19. O2 Sensors
20. Trunk floor and carpeting
21. Trunk carpeting push clips
22. New floor mats
23. LED light strip in trunk
24. Drivers mirror cap
25. New front bumper, fog lights, headlight lenses, front clip respray

[mLuMaN83]

1. Diff Fluid
2. Tranny fluid
3. Headlight washer novel and cover on left side
4. Alignment
5. Rear refresh
6. Fuel system cleaner
7. Window regulators
8. Fix sunroof shade
9. Fix crazy A/C issue. "Gonna either be real expensive or a 5 day project diagnosing and labor"


That's all I can THINK of at the moment. lol

[wertyu78]

1. Diff Fluid
2. Tranny fluid
3. Headlight washer novel and cover on left side
4. Alignment
5. Rear refresh
6. Fuel system cleaner
7. Window regulators
8. Fix sunroof shade
9. Fix crazy A/C issue. "Gonna either be real expensive or a 5 day project diagnosing and labor"


That's all I can THINK of at the moment. lol

Lol, I share your pain. Actually, you just reminded me that my front passenger window regulator is going bad. Thaaaannnks. That makes 25 items. lol

[terraphantm]

1. Rod bearings
2. Rear subframe reinforcement
3. Tranny Fluid
4. Diff Fluid
5. Alignment
6. Front and rear bumpers (don't look awful, but I know where the damage is and it bugs me)
7. PDC Retrofit (will happen with new rear bumper)
8. Wash/detail

[az3579]

Too much to list... :shifty

[slater]

Too much to list... :shifty

+100. :)

peter

[ELCID86]

yep. I have a box of parts in the garage and one here ate the office that Amazon just dropped off (I don't pay sales tax on items shipped to DC).

[cakM3]

BP's to-do list:
- Install new Eonon head unit
- Install new rear camera
- worry about getting new tires (now)

My to-do list consists of working on the ZHP (daily driver) first...
- Get new Eonon head unit
- Get Eonon's 5M extension cable
- Get radio antenna extension cable
- Get new rear camera (check! - done)
- Get new Michelin PSS for my ZHP
- Change fluids (engine/tranny/diff)
- Change out plugs
- check my DISA
- new windshield w/ rain sensor (spring)
- paint my CSL bootlid for sedan in Imola Red ;)

[mbeckel]

My to-do list is starting to shrink, but here goes.
- Eurocharged tune
- Dr Vanos swap
- Coolant system refresh (Stewart water pump) with pulleys
- Diff/Tranny fluid change
- Polyurethane bushings
- BC Racing Coilovers
- Sway Bars
- Eventually a new Diff
- Feed the engine some boost

Sent from in the bushes

[slater]

BP's to-do list:
- Install new Eonon head unit
- Install new rear camera
- worry about getting new tires (now)

My to-do list consists of working on the ZHP (daily driver) first...
- Get new Eonon head unit
- Get Eonon's 5M extension cable
- Get radio antenna extension cable
- Get new rear camera (check! - done)
- Get new Michelin PSS for my ZHP
- Change fluids (engine/tranny/diff)
- Change out plugs
- check my DISA
- new windshield w/ rain sensor (spring)
- paint my CSL bootlid for sedan in Imola Red ;)

charlie, where's the seats? :) haha.

i picked up my E46 M3 seats last night!! can't wait to install them. powered, heated, lumbar AND kidney bolster adjustment!

peter

[cakM3]

charlie, where's the seats? :) haha.

i picked up my E46 M3 seats last night!! can't wait to install them. powered, heated, lumbar AND kidney bolster adjustment!

peter

right!!!

My to-do list consists of working on the ZHP (daily driver) first...
- Get new Eonon head unit
- Get Eonon's 5M extension cable
- Get radio antenna extension cable
- Get new rear camera (check! - done)
- Get new Michelin PSS for my ZHP
- Change fluids (engine/tranny/diff)
- Change out plugs
- check my DISA
- new windshield w/ rain sensor (spring)
- paint my CSL bootlid for sedan in Imola Red
- Install Peter's ZHP Black Leather power/lumbar seats ;)


There.....fixed! :thumbsup Peter, we need to talk ;) Those M3 seats with kidney bolster adjustment makes all the difference! Once you have them installed Peter, you'll be thinking why it took you so long to get these seats! I have them in my ///M and whenever I take it out for a drive, those seats feel like a warm glove I fit in so good!!!

[slater]

awesome. :)

i've been doing some research and it looks like the only thing i need to do is fab up a mounting bracket for the end of the lap belt. VAC motorsports makes a set but they are $55 shipped, and i'm sure i can make a set for 1/4 of that... either that or swap the outer rails, which seems kinda messy. the bracket is a 2-bolt affair.

peter

[alexandre]

Mine's shrinked a whole lot since I bought the car.

- Cooling system, rear brakes and ebrake due in 20k
- Recharge freon
- Replace cats (have a set already) + driveshaft wearables
- Paint.

What I've done in the last 2.5 years I won't list though. Too long. :biggrin

[fredo]

1. Buy ZHP. :biggrin

[LivesNearCostco]

I like that one! :thumbsup

ZHP list

Change motor mounts back to stock
Replace oil pan gasket and install VAC oil pan baffle
Replace water pipe and coolant return pipe (no longer sure they are leaking) and intake manifold gasket
Polish and/or replace right headlight lens (cloudy)
Install metal spacers from TRS to retrofitted ZKW left headlight (plastic spacers melted)
Replace lens on right AL headlight with ZKW lens from left side retrofit
Weld or epoxy in rear reinforcement plates
Change subframe bushings to AKG 95A poly
Add fire extinguisher (moved it to the E36)
Replace clouded 5% rear window tint with 20% tint
Buy a nice car cover (and clay/wax the paint)
Coby recover of steering wheel
Upgrade oil pump sprocket & shaft (maybe not needed if not going to track it any more); replace rod bearings and rod cap bolts
Replace crank pulley/harmonic damper, possibly replace front main seal if leaking
Remanufactured steering rack (someday)
Replace OEM SAC and original DMF with lighter flywheel and sprung hub clutch; replace rear main seal at same time if leaking
Get 3.46 LSD from Performance Gearing or DiffsOnline


E36 M3 list

Replace 3-year-old 75mm wheel studs with 90mm race studs
Install Ground Control adjustable front swaybar links
Replace front right door lock actuator
Install stainless steel brake lines
Brake caliper brass bushings (new or transfer from ZHP)
Polish or replace headlight lenses (both slightly clouded)
Transfer over BimmerWorld motor mounts from ZHP
Fix alarm system (might be remote failed)
Replace clouded tint on rear window
Replace guibo (has some cracks)
Upgrade FCABs to either poly or Treehouse arms
Touch up missing paint patches on trunk lid
Replace left front control arm, or replace inner ball joint on ii
Replace steering rack with a faster one (E46 330 or Z3)
Replace all other cooling or heater hoses (main radiator hoses replaced recently)
Upgrade front swaybar
Delete sunroof
Fixed back race seats
4-point roll bar with 6-point harnesses
Oil temp and pressure gauges
Upgrade factory LSD to 3-clutches?
(eventually) change to coilovers
Performance cat-back exhaust
Head refresh: head gasket, valve job, upgraded valve springs & retainers (someday)
Power upgrade kit: shorty headers, 3.5" MAF, more aggressive cams, M50 manifold swap, 24lb/hr injectors, and some kind of tune (probably Shark Injector for manifold/cams/headers)

[johnrando]

1. Buy ZHP. :biggrin

lol

[slater]

I like that one! :thumbsup

ZHP list

Change motor mounts back to stock
Replace oil pan gasket and install VAC oil pan baffle
Replace water pipe and coolant return pipe (no longer sure they are leaking) and intake manifold gasket
Polish and/or replace right headlight lens (cloudy)
Install metal spacers from TRS to retrofitted ZKW left headlight (plastic spacers melted)
Replace lens on right AL headlight with ZKW lens from left side retrofit
Weld or epoxy in rear reinforcement plates
Change subframe bushings to AKG 95A poly
Add fire extinguisher (moved it to the E36)
Replace clouded 5% rear window tint with 20% tint
Buy a nice car cover (and clay/wax the paint)
Coby recover of steering wheel
Upgrade oil pump sprocket & shaft (maybe not needed if not going to track it any more); replace rod bearings and rod cap bolts
Replace crank pulley/harmonic damper, possibly replace front main seal if leaking
Remanufactured steering rack (someday)
Replace OEM SAC and original DMF with lighter flywheel and sprung hub clutch; replace rear main seal at same time if leaking
Get 3.46 LSD from Performance Gearing or DiffsOnline


E36 M3 list

Replace 3-year-old 75mm wheel studs with 90mm race studs
Install Ground Control adjustable front swaybar links
Replace front right door lock actuator
Install stainless steel brake lines
Brake caliper brass bushings (new or transfer from ZHP)
Polish or replace headlight lenses (both slightly clouded)
Transfer over BimmerWorld motor mounts from ZHP
Fix alarm system (might be remote failed)
Replace clouded tint on rear window
Replace guibo (has some cracks)
Upgrade FCABs to either poly or Treehouse arms
Touch up missing paint patches on trunk lid
Replace left front control arm, or replace inner ball joint on ii
Replace steering rack with a faster one (E46 330 or Z3)
Replace all other cooling or heater hoses (main radiator hoses replaced recently)
Upgrade front swaybar
Delete sunroof
Fixed back race seats
4-point roll bar with 6-point harnesses
Oil temp and pressure gauges
Upgrade factory LSD to 3-clutches?
(eventually) change to coilovers
Performance cat-back exhaust
Head refresh: head gasket, valve job, upgraded valve springs & retainers (someday)
Power upgrade kit: shorty headers, 3.5" MAF, more aggressive cams, M50 manifold swap, 24lb/hr injectors, and some kind of tune (probably Shark Injector for manifold/cams/headers)


dang. i can paraphrase that for ya:

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

peter

[cakM3]

Not listing my ///M's to do list because it all will add to lots of $$$$$ by the time I'm done... :)

[3ZHP]

• Hawk High Performance Street 5.0 Brake Pads
• Brembo Replacement Rotor (solids)
• Stainless Steel Brake Lines (brand undecided)
• Brake fluid refresh (Ate Type 200 Racing Brake Fluid)
• New Fog Lights
• New Cowl panel & seal
• Fuel Filter
• Fix Drip Rail Trim, rear driver door
• Extreme interior and exterior Detail
• Possible Mass air flow meter
• Possible Oil separator and all hoses
• The Tail of The Dragon
• First look at Road Atlanta & Barber Motorsports Park

[llll1l1ll]

I need/would like to:

Change the oil
Change the gearbox fluids
Flush the coolant
Install the "CCV delete mod"
Install my new tie rods
Install new control arms
Fix that bent rim
Get new front tires
Get an alignment

That's kind of it!

[LivesNearCostco]

Unfortunately yes it will be expensive. When I was shopping for the E36 M3, 1 or 2 people told me it would be a good deal if I bought a well-sorted track car for $20,000 or $25,000 instead of building my own. Now I've spent almost as much on modifying/updating the E36 as I spent to buy it and the forum prediction is starting to ring true, especially if one of those prepared race cars had good racing coilovers ($2000-$4000) and stripped interior with a full roll cage ($2000-$5000?). However I needed a car that was still streetable for at least the next few years.

Fortunately both cars have refreshed cooling systems now and are trackable, so I can proceed in stages. For the E46 the oil pump and pan upgrades can wait for quite a while as long as the current leak doesn't worsen. In fact if I'm not going to track it much/any more, I don't need the oil pan baffle or oil pump upgrade, but since the oil pan has to come off eventually for a new gasket, I'm tempted to do those upgrades anyway "while I'm in there."

For the E36 the only urgent item is replacing the wheel studs, and I already bought those (and stainless steel brake lines) from BYS/Smilez. All the other handling goodies are "nice to have" but not urgent: swaybar, sunroof delete, stiffer/solid FCABs, coilovers, exhaust, manifold, tune, LSD upgrade, etc. The rollbar + harnesses + fixed seats is the one item that could be urgent--it's one of those things that's only urgent if you crash hard or roll the car, but you have to make the investment before the crash happens.



dang. i can paraphrase that for ya:

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

peter

[Vas]

Man if I list stuff that means I will have to spend money. That I do not mind but explaining to the wife part kinda sucks.

[3ZHP]

Man if I list stuff that means I will have to spend money. That I do not mind but explaining to the wife part kinda sucks.

If I die, don't let my wife sell my car stuff for what I told her they cost!

[danewilson77]

If I die, don't let my wife sell my car stuff for what I told her they cost!
:rofl

"No flamesuit required"

[Fenrir]

ZHP LIST:

:17in light weight wheels.. and by that I mean lighter than 135's
:DIY proper cooling lines for brakes
:Cooling system refresh *DONE*
:New suspension bushings *DONE*
:Eonon or Dynavin head unit
:Trans fluid change
:Brake flush
:Baffled oil pan
:Fix the ambient temp sensor (it reads about 40 degrees too hot)
:Reupholster my driver's seat
:Fix the bumper clip *DONE*
:Respray hood and trunk
:Obtain plastic bit for the bottom of the engine bay
:Solid motor and trans mounts
:Schroth Harness
:New Stoptech rotors with EB or ST pads
:Catch Can
:Replace rubber on rear windows
:Order new clutch and UCC flywheel *DONE*
:Strut tower bar
:Complete...anal..8hr...detail
:Finally mount my trunk extinguisher
:Order Triflow synthetic lube for sunroof
:Convert to race studs
:SS brake lines

:Laguna Seca
:Nürburgring *DONE: but not by me*

[TheFinanceGuy]

Short list to keep it simple...

1) Cooling system update
2) Replace driver side window switch
3) Repair rock chips in hood
4) Rebuild ZKW burnt bowls (quickly.... I can't see!)
5) Replace/Polish ZKW Lens
6) Repair (if possible) on/off knob to radio
7) Find more WYIT crap
8) Continue to enjoy driving the ultimate driving machine
9) Thought of one more, wheel re-wrap from Coby.
10) And another. Add 6th gear to my shift knob

sigh....

[cakM3]

Short list to keep it simple...

1) Cooling system update
2) Replace driver side window switch
3) Repair rock chips in hood
4) Rebuild ZKW burnt bowls (quickly.... I can't see!)
5) Replace/Polish ZKW Lens
6) Repair (if possible) on/off knob to radio
7) Find more WYIT crap
8) Continue to enjoy driving the ultimate driving machine
9) Thought of one more, wheel re-wrap from Coby.
10) And another. Add 6th gear to my shift knob

sigh....

Patrick, I can help with this ;) The way I have it...it should take a few hours to get it all done :thumbsup

[TheFinanceGuy]

Patrick, I can help with this ;) The way I have it...it should take a few hours to get it all done :thumbsup

I'm ready!

[cakM3]

I'm ready!

Let's do this! :thumbsup

[squashman702]

List is pretty short at the moment . . .

-Most of an Inspection II
-OHFG
-Brake fluid flush
-VCG
-Install the toys I just bought (Intake and RE pulleys)

Future stuff:
-Complete cooling system overhaul (probably save this for the spring)
-Eurocharge?

[LivesNearCostco]

I figure my long list (for two cars) is a 2-3 year plan.

[gammagoblin]

Pretty short. Finished my important to-do stuff this year including suspension and cooling system:

Simple stuff
* need a wash/wax pretty bad, esp before winter and salt
* oil + filter change coming up, Jan/Feb

Fun stuff
* Eurocharge tune
* LSD - one of those some day things
* BMW perf intake would be nice but too expensive for me. Have no other desire for other performance mods
* Pilot SS when I need shoes, maybe next year. Overall have not liked my DW's that much.
* Dedicated 17" set of snow tires. I run summers all year and just try not to die (or stay in) in the snow, which is not that often anyway (NYC)

Other little stuff
* 2 dents since I bought want to get popped out, annoys my OCD
* along that note damn center console trim doesn't sit flush
* need to fix some seat "squeakyness" - my OCD is tingling even now!
* seatbelts in front slow to retract, kinda have to feed them

Now that I wrote that all out it's not that short

Oh! and airbag recall for sure. I've not gotten an official letter yet and I'm waiting for the front + passenger situation to be resolved. I have no relationship with any NY area dealer and assume they're a bunch of scum like everyone else around here, so I will wait for official notice so I don't have any BS to deal with.

[oldzilla]

1) inspection 2
2) diff and gear box fluid change
3) refurbish rims
4) brake check
5) Check and replace suspension rubber

[derbo]

man these lists are big!

[cakM3]

My current to-do list for my ZHP just grew...

-> Get new Eonon head unit
-> Get Eonon's 5M extension cable
-> Get radio antenna extension cable
-> Get new rear camera (check! - done)
-> Get new Michelin PSS for my ZHP
-> Change fluids (engine/tranny/diff)
-> Change out plugs
-> check my DISA (check! - done)
-> New windshield w/ rain sensor (spring 2015)
-> Paint my CSL bootlid for sedan in Imola Red ;)

Guess I can also add this…
-> Install DINAN throttle body
-> Complete BMW Performance BBK (add 135i rear calipers w/ ///M Performance cross-drilled rotors)

[squashman702]

List is pretty short at the moment . . .

-Most of an Inspection II- Oil/filter and plugs- DONE
-OHFG
-Brake fluid flush
-VCG
-Install the toys I just bought (RE pulleys- DONE)

Future stuff:
-Complete cooling system overhaul (probably save this for the spring)
-Eurocharge?- Went Shark Injector instead

Just updating for my own records.

[mbeckel]

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[ELCID86]

Today I plan to install black gloss grilles , replacement side lights and bleed Colin's brakes. I just wish it would get above freezing!



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[NoVAphotog]

Today I plan to install black gloss grilles , replacement side lights and bleed Colin's brakes. I just wish it would get above freezing!


I was just thinking his car would look awesome with black grilles... :thumbsup

And sucks they "forgot" about the lower grill, but it looks like they did a great job otherwise!

[ELCID86]

Thanks Daniel. We think it will look good. I called to remind the guy too :facepalm

I also need to remove the spacers from my rears. Scrapes pretty regularly with 2 ppl onboard.


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[Vas]

Cooling system on the wife's car. Then suspension refresh. And eventually do the ccv system plus some more interior bits to replace.

[Ryans323i]

Drive more!







And 20 or so mods, of course.

[WOLFN8TR]

And 20 or so mods, of course.

Ya that list never ends...

[johnrando]

:biggrin

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[ELCID86]

Thanks Daniel. We think it will look good. I called to remind the guy too :facepalm

I also need to remove the spacers from my rears. Scrapes pretty regularly with 2 ppl onboard.


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Today I plan to install black gloss grilles , replacement side lights and bleed Colin's brakes. I just wish it would get above freezing!



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Done.


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[Hermes]

lol at this thread...

1. Build 2.0L 11:1 LH-jet M10 for E21 and install. Need to move battery to trunk at same time to clear E30 airbox. Not sure if I want to use the TEP brace/battery box or just do something like the E28 setup. Contact Miller to get custom chip made so I don't have a Volvo 6k redline

2. Replace brake master/slave on E21. Might need booster rebuit as well

3. Install 323 rear trailing arms/disc conversion on E21. Install rear Koni Specials at the same time

4. Get M3 mirror wiring from my buddy who is parting one out, install in blue E46

5. Full cool pack for blue E46

6. CCV for blue E46. Possibly change starter at same time

7. Replace all 6 pieces of Shadowline on both E46s

8. Find two more rear style 68s, then install 17s so I can put my 18s in storage

9. Find and buy 97/98 Z3 2.8, keep engine/trans/front subframe/suspension for eventual E21 use. Part out rest of car

10. Find OBD1 M52 E36 325/E34 525, get ECU and exhaust manifold for eventual E21 use

11. Finish stripping the 02, do bodywork, and paint it Tampico

12. Build engine for the 02, install

13. Start working on the NK 2000CS, figure out what needs to be done

14. Win the lotto so I can pay for all this

15. ???

16. Profit

[cakM3]

My current to-do list for my ZHP just grew...

-> Paint my CSL bootlid for sedan in Imola Red ;)
-> Install my DINAN throttle body
-> Install my red Stett Performance upper and lower intake boots
-> Get new Michelin PSS for my ZHP's Style 135 wheels
-> Change fluids (engine/tranny/diff)
-> Change out plugs
-> check my DISA (check! - done)
-> New windshield w/ rain sensor (spring 2015)
-> Complete BMW Performance BBK (add 135i rear calipers w/ ///M Performance cross-drilled rotors)
-> Get Peter's sedan front seats w/ lumbar for my ZHP :)
-> Get new Eonon head unit
-> Get Eonon's 5M extension cable
-> Get radio antenna extension cable
-> Get new rear camera (check! - done)

[Simmsled]

Drive more conservatively on my 205 section width winter tires... as to keep them from wearing out quickly.
ATF change
Adjust e-brake slightly
Diff fluid change
Test fuel injectors to see if leaky
Oil change coming up soon

[Jconlin16]

My list @ 98k miles
-Clean Idle control valve
-Summer tires
-Power steering pressure line (doing tomorrow night!)
-Install coilovers
-Cdv delete
-New sway bars
-Change fluids
-Check subframe
-Pulleys
-Belts
-Coolant system refresh
-Brakes

[LivesNearCostco]

I finished three items on my E36 list: Replace old wheelstuds with new ones; Replace cabin air filter; Replace door lock actuator.

But two new items popped up. ZHP valve cover gasket is leaking again (after 4 years) and E36 is showing SRS light--need the diagnostic tool.

[cakM3]

Looks like my ZHP's "to-do" list has taken priority since Daniel has made it known that I need to bring her to the meet instead of my ///M ;)

[danewilson77]

EXTERIOR REFRESH

1. Euro clear corners - ordered.
2. Euro clear sides - ordered.
3. Personalized Ohio plate - ordered.
4. Euro clear tails.
5. Headlight lenses.
6. New windshield.
7. New shadowline kidneys.

PERFORMANCE

8. Summer wheels/tires combo.
9. Winter tires for BBS rims.
10. CobyWheel alcantara arm rest cover.
8. LSD.
11. Headers/exhaust
12. Mason Engineering front/rear strut bar.

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[cakM3]

EXTERIOR REFRESH

1. Euro clear corners - ordered.
2. Euro clear sides - ordered.
3. Personalized Ohio plate - ordered.
4. Euro clear tails.
5. Headlight lenses.

PERFORMANCE

6. Summer wheels/tires combo.
7. Winter tires for BBS rims.
8. CobyWheel alcantara arm rest cover.
8. LSD.
9. Headers/exhaust
10. Mason Engineering front/rear strut bar.


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Very nice Dane! :thumbsup

[danewilson77]

Very nice Dane! :thumbsup

:happyspidey

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[ryankokesh]

EXTERIOR REFRESH

1. Euro clear corners - ordered.
2. Euro clear sides - ordered.
3. Personalized Ohio plate - ordered.
4. Euro clear tails.
5. Headlight lenses.

PERFORMANCE

6. Summer wheels/tires combo.
7. Winter tires for BBS rims.
8. CobyWheel alcantara arm rest cover.
8. LSD.
9. Headers/exhaust
10. Mason Engineering front/rear strut bar.

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That'll be the nicest winter set ever!


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[NoVAphotog]

Looks like my ZHP's "to-do" list has taken priority since Daniel has made it known that I need to bring her to the meet instead of my ///M ;)
:thumbsup

[danewilson77]

EXTERIOR REFRESH

1. Euro clear corners - ordered.
2. Euro clear sides - ordered.
3. Personalized Ohio plate - ordered.
4. Euro clear tails.
5. Headlight lenses.
6. New windshield.
7. New shadowline kidneys.

PERFORMANCE

8. Summer wheels/tires combo.
9. Winter tires for BBS rims.
10. CobyWheel alcantara arm rest cover.
8. LSD.
11. Headers/exhaust
12. Mason Engineering front/rear strut bar.

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Added 6 and 7.

"No flamesuit required"

[cakM3]

Added 6 and 7.

"No flamesuit required"

Awesome Dane! I need to install a new windshield in my ZHP but will wait till April to do this ;)

[Vas]

What is a price of a windshield without the install costs ?

[cakM3]

What is a price of a windshield without the install costs ?

should be able to get one under $400

[danewilson77]

What is a price of a windshield without the install costs ?

Depends on if you go for Pilkington glass or "not Pilkington" glass.

The one I have currently installed is "non". I think it was $285 installed.

Pilkington would be close to $400 if not more.

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[ELCID86]

^that sounds about right. I think the shop in Fredericksburg that used Pilkington was about $250 Vas. I used Auto Glass Now 540-710-7101. Let me know if you get a quote as I need new glass too--really badly pitted.


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[ELCID86]

^ I just called. $251.01 OTD with Pilkington glass. Bring your own cowl if you want it replaced.


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[slater]

^ I just called. $251.01 OTD with Pilkington glass. Bring your own cowl if you want it replaced.


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dang. i need to order some new glass next time i am down in the states. it's $500 here.

peter

[Vas]

^ I just called. $251.01 OTD with Pilkington glass. Bring your own cowl if you want it replaced.


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I do like the price. Are you planning on installing a new one soon ?

[ELCID86]

I do like the price. Are you planning on installing a new one soon ?

Yes. Probably after the engine and suspension work.


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[Vas]

Yes. Probably after the engine and suspension work.


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Well let me know and maybe we can get two cars for the same day.

[LivesNearCostco]

Replaced VCG on ZHP last night. Not difficult, just time consuming to clean the mounting surfaces on the head, especially removing old RTV. Could not see any leaks from VCG beforehand but I saw oil dripping from below from back right (passenger side) corner of head, falling on post-cat O2 sensor cables then dripping onto exhaust. After removing VC there was evidence of leaking on the right/downhill side. Left ZHP home today to let RTV cure longer.


I finished three items on my E36 list: Replace old wheelstuds with new ones; Replace cabin air filter; Replace door lock actuator.

But two new items popped up. ZHP valve cover gasket is leaking again (after 4 years) and E36 is showing SRS light--need the diagnostic tool.

[bshovers]

Replaced VCG on ZHP last night. Not difficult, just time consuming to clean the mounting surfaces on the head, especially removing old RTV. Could not see any leaks from VCG beforehand but I saw oil dripping from below from back right (passenger side) corner of head, falling on post-cat O2 sensor cables then dripping onto exhaust. After removing VC there was evidence of leaking on the right/downhill side. Left ZHP home today to let RTV cure longer.

What was your method of cleaning the mounting surface?


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[LivesNearCostco]

Old method: scrape or peel off old RTV, wipe mounting surface and spray a tiny bit of brake cleaner, finish by wiping with a paper towel. Not sure if I cleaned the cover grooves (where the gaskets sit) well.
New method: scrape or peel off old RTV, wipe with some brake cleaner, then flush whole surface from high to low with more brake cleaner. Then wipe grooves in cover with paper towels then hold valve cover vertically above a drain pan and flush all grooves with brake cleaner.

Also last two times (2 times with same gasket set) I tightened each nut to about 89 inch-lbs. This time I tightened each one until it gently bottomed out, not sure what torque but more than 89 inch-lbs, probably about 120 inch-lbs? Don't know if using more torque will be better (more clamping force) or worse (deforms gasket too much).

Looking at my records the previous VCG was first installed March 2010, then same gasket reinstalled Nov 2010 when I rebuilt the VANOS seals. Re-using the gasket might have contributed to the failure, but it did last 4 years and 50,000 miles from its 2nd installation before leaking. That's exactly as long as a new BMW warranty period!

[ryankokesh]

What is a price of a windshield without the install costs ?

Just had mine done this weekend with Pilkington for $350 out the door. Wasn't quite the cheapest in the area, but I trusted the place, so it was worth paying a few bucks more.

[ELCID86]

Old method: scrape or peel off old RTV, wipe mounting surface and spray a tiny bit of brake cleaner, finish by wiping with a paper towel. Not sure if I cleaned the cover grooves (where the gaskets sit) well.
New method: scrape or peel off old RTV, wipe with some brake cleaner, then flush whole surface from high to low with more brake cleaner. Then wipe grooves in cover with paper towels then hold valve cover vertically above a drain pan and flush all grooves with brake cleaner.

Also last two times (2 times with same gasket set) I tightened each nut to about 89 inch-lbs. This time I tightened each one until it gently bottomed out, not sure what torque but more than 89 inch-lbs, probably about 120 inch-lbs? Don't know if using more torque will be better (more clamping force) or worse (deforms gasket too much).

Looking at my records the previous VCG was first installed March 2010, then same gasket reinstalled Nov 2010 when I rebuilt the VANOS seals. Re-using the gasket might have contributed to the failure, but it did last 4 years and 50,000 miles from its 2nd installation before leaking. That's exactly as long as a new BMW warranty period!

Was there any RTV on the top of the engine (head?) that you needed to remove?

[danewilson77]

^ I just called. $251.01 OTD with Pilkington glass. Bring your own cowl if you want it replaced.


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Hate to be a stickler but is that Pilkington glass with or with BMW logo?

"No flamesuit required"

[danewilson77]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/19/812cf97efd2d945687f1389d8cb296af.jpg

"No flamesuit required"

[ELCID86]

Hate to be a stickler but is that Pilkington glass with or with BMW logo?

"No flamesuit required"

I'm sure it's without. Not sure if they can get It with a logo.


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[LivesNearCostco]

Yes, because I put it there last time in 4 locations: 2 half moon cutouts in front, 2 half moon cutouts in back, and the two seams in front where VANOS unit bolts to the head. (Or maybe the seams are where the timing cover bolts to the head, don't remember.) The RTV I used seemed to stick better to the metal head than to the rubber gasket, though I did not inspect the old gasket closely for bits of old RTV.

The reason I didn't suspect VCG at first is there were no obvious signs of leaking that I could easily see or feel in the front or "uphill" side of the gasket. It seems it was leaking mostly in the back. Not sure if it's because the gasket was getting old (it was stiff but not fully plasticized), re-used gasket once, or I used cheap RTV, didn't use enough RTV, didn't tighten the nuts enough, etc.


Was there any RTV on the top of the engine (head?) that you needed to remove?

[Jconlin16]

My list @ 98k miles
-Clean Idle control valve
-Summer tires
-Power steering pressure line (doing tomorrow night!)
-Install coilovers
-Cdv delete
-New sway bars
-Change fluids
-Check subframe
-Pulleys
-Belts
-Coolant system refresh
-Brakes

Bump!

Now at 106,9xx

-Coolant system refresh
-Winshield cowl
-CDV delete (really need to get this done)
-Rear sway bar
-Rust bubble repair
-RTABs
-Get trunk lid grip strip painted and installed
-Install new shadow line trim pieces
-Take care of chips w/ Dr colorchip kit

[Scott ZHP]

My current list; first three or four get tackled this weekend:

Rear pads/rotors on wife's E70 (33k miles and it needs rear brakes, WTF woman?)
Thermostat on E53 (Wahler), fit E30 rad cap (Meyle) and brass bleeder screw, inspect expansion tank
Cabin filter on E46 (charcoal one)
Injector flush on E46 (using my new BG VIA injector widget and BG injector goop)
Cold weather dipstick on E53, probably do the CCV and hoses too.
Brake hoses on E53, R side is nicked, prob should have been replaced during the brake line clip recall/campaign
Investigate and replace the slow-to-unlock-when-it's-below-freezing R side door actuator on E53
Fit new radio ribbon cable on E53 (dead pixels), order and fit the interior LED kit from eBay dude recommened here 1TEK??
Order and fit strut tower reinforcement plates on E46; get quote to hydrodip the strut bar center section (carbon fiber pattern)
Remove intake and injectors from kids A4; decoke/de-carbon the intake ports, valves, guides and tumble flaps with BG ISC (cleaner).

It never ends.

[BMWCurves]

My current list; first three or four get tackled this weekend:

Rear pads/rotors on wife's E70 (33k miles and it needs rear brakes, WTF woman?)
Thermostat on E53 (Wahler), fit E30 rad cap (Meyle) and brass bleeder screw, inspect expansion tank
Cabin filter on E46 (charcoal one)
Injector flush on E46 (using my new BG VIA injector widget and BG injector goop)
Cold weather dipstick on E53, probably do the CCV and hoses too.
Brake hoses on E53, R side is nicked, prob should have been replaced during the brake line clip recall/campaign
Investigate and replace the slow-to-unlock-when-it's-below-freezing R side door actuator on E53
Fit new radio ribbon cable on E53 (dead pixels), order and fit the interior LED kit from eBay dude recommened here 1TEK??
Order and fit strut tower reinforcement plates on E46; get quote to hydrodip the strut bar center section (carbon fiber pattern)
Remove intake and injectors from kids A4; decoke/de-carbon the intake ports, valves, guides and tumble flaps with BG ISC (cleaner).

It never ends.

Truth. But somehow, I don't mind.

For me (none are immediate):

Isolate source of door rattle and fix, both driver's side and passenger side. Most likely loose door clips. Plan to order door clips with foam padding.
Isolate rear intermittent rattle. Might be rear deck, in which case go for the tennis ball mod.
Purchase APEX ARC-8 17x8.5" ET40 Hyper Black wheels, wrap in 245/40R17 Continental DW tires, mount and balance.
Locate, purchase, and swap E46 M3 front seats w/ heat, lumbar, bolster electronic adjustment
Replace engine and transmission mounts with OEM M3 mounts.
Repair or replace the driver's side tail light due to an LED having reduced output.
Clean and paint the brake calipers on the next brake fluid flush.
Detail the car (sorely needs it).

[BimmerDude]

-find matching front seats for my alcantra rear seats
-Tranny flush and filter
-replace sticking lifter :(
-motor mounts (noticed motor mounts looked a bit tired while doign tranny mounts and Guibo)
- recover B pillars in black alcantra
-replace passanger door with 2004 swartz 2 from wrenching yard ( nasty parking lot dent )
-run sq set of m68

[ELCID86]

Mostly Vanos. Can't decide if I should pull it in the garage during the pending snowmagedon or not...


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[Karl Lazlo]

To do:

2002 M3: Make it run under it's own power, pass salvage inspection, get tags and avoid traffic infractions.

2003 330ci ZSP: Prep for the Silver State Classic, don't blow it up or ball it up in Nevada. Needs some suspension help, and some go fast goodies.

2006 330ci ZHP: Cosmetic issues: some paintless dent removal, new bumper cover, suspension and cooling refresh.

[bosszhp]

Just thinking about this list makes my wallet hurt, but here it goes...

-New front bumper, badly needed (CF splitters would also be nice)
-Respray rear bumper
-Replace passenger side xenon module (light is out)
-PDR and a really good detail
-Steering wheel wrap from Coby
-Fix my handbrake which barely works
-Flush the brake fluid
-Figure out why I still have break shimmy after new front/rear rotors, FCABs and a front right control arm
-Fix/replace the cracked window molding
-Repaint my shadowline trim which is faded
-Headers and a tune (hopefully).
-Refinish style 135s or get CSL reps
-Spacers (if I keep the 135s)

Add that to the fact that I just had new VANOS seals, expansion tank, waterpump, thermostat, FCAB, battery, intake boot, spark plugs, VCG and a laundry list of other things and I probably could have bought an M3 by now lol. At least when I'm done I'll know I'm set for awhile on maintenance. Comes with the territory of owning a high mileage ZHP I guess!

[NYRhockey]

Maria Sharapova

[Just_George]

Maria Sharapova

Winner! :thumbup

[Simmsled]

CCV in spring.
Headlamp lenses
Maybe take off winters as it is supposed to be in the low 60s this next week.
Power wash the winter mats.
Need to clean up my wife's Pilot.

Might buy a winter beater so I don't have to watch my ZHP get soaked in salt.

[Lorenzo]

February
New fluids for differential, transmission, and power steering.
New fuel filter

March
Suspension upgrade - Koni sport, steering coupler, perhaps rear shock mount and strut reinforcement plates

[Vas]

Suspension overhaul and cooling system on Sketchi

[BMWCurves]

February
New fluids for differential, transmission, and power steering.
New fuel filter

March
Suspension upgrade - Koni sport, steering coupler, perhaps rear shock mount and strut reinforcement plates

The strut reinforcement plates are cheap and super easy to do. You should definitely do them for the peace of mind alone.

[Lorenzo]

The strut reinforcement plates are cheap and super easy to do. You should definitely do them for the peace of mind alone.

Yeh I read the thread on that. Agreed. An easy and valuable add-on. I will include it.

[iya_e46]

- Rear brake pads
- Brake fluid refresh
- Knocking noise on left front suspension?
- Oil change
- Coolant Flush
- Freon Recharge
- Natural Brown sport front seat re-upholster
- BBS Ch Install
- 10mm Spacers for the front
- Exterior Clay/Wax

[cakM3]

My 2016 ZHP to-do list:

1) Source rear 135i calipers for my Performance BBKs
....-> Source OEM Euro rear M3 cross-drilled rotors
....-> Source rear extended stainless steel brake lines

2) Paint my CSL bootlid for sedan in Imola Red

3) Get new set of rear Toyo Proxes T1 Sport rear tires for my BBS CH wheels

4) Refresh pulleys and tensioners

5) Change fluids (engine/tranny/diff) - before 2016Mafia Reunion

EDIT: 6) refresh my M3's suspension (new BC Racing coils ordered from FCP Euro)

Keeping this list short and sweet for 2016... things may come up but my goal is to complete this as long as nothing else unexpectedly comes up ;)

[iya_e46]

2016 mafia reunion? SoCal?

sorry for the off topic

[cakM3]

2016 mafia reunion? SoCal?

sorry for the off topic

2016 reunion in Tennessee. Just go to the link below to read up on the details :thumbsup

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?17517-ZHPMafia-com-Family-Reunion-%96-2016-%96-Official-Signup-Thread (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?17517-ZHPMafia-com-Family-Reunion-%96-2016-%96-Official-Signup-Thread)

[05Imola]

While tightening one of my sway bar links I noticed I have a huge oil leak that wasn't there two months ago. I'm guessing its the OFHG so I'll do that with the CCV in the coming weeks. Also have to do my rear subframe bushing but my mechanic has been taking his sweet time pressing those bushings out. Other than that car is up to date on maintenance. I will be swapping out my cupkit to coils once my tax return comes :D

[san]

VANOS
OFHG
VCG
Tranny guibo
Driveshaft guibo
Tranny mounts
Steering coupler
Coils

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[Fenrir]

Slowly knocking out my list. This gives me warm fuzzies.

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[fantinno]

I'm coming up on 70K in spring, so I'll be doing a big round of preventative maintenance:

-Cooling System Overhaul (waterpump, pulley, tensioner, belts, radiator, expansion tank hoses, tstat
-RTABs
-FCABs
-Rogue RSMs
-Don't know if the previous owner did VANOS seals in the first 40K, but I'll probably do them for good measure just in case
-DISA fix
-Sparkplugs
-Fuel Filter
-Brake fluid flush
-Diff and trans oil flush

And I'll do an inspection of the rest of my bushings to see if anything else needs replaced. I was just under there the other day and everything was looking pretty peachy.

As long as my clutch stays solid, that should hopefully be all the maintenance this thing will need for quite a while :)

[Fried_Chicken]

Bahahaahah this is my kind of threat

1. Splash Shield
2. Left Lower Fender Shield (where temp sensor mounts)
3. Shocks and Struts
4. Front Lower Control Arms
5. Radio re-solder/replacement with Dynavin
6. Roof Liner
7. Gearstick Knob
8. Reseat left fog light
9. Possibly Engine/Trans Mounts
10. Replace Windshield

[Aeternalis]

Going in on the 29th this month:

- VANOS (Dr. Vanos rebuilt unit)
- VANOS oil line & seals
- DISA valve (Dr. Vanos rebuilt unit)
- Oil filter housing gasket
- Oil change (clearly, lol)
- Adding two more 17x8.5" Style 68's up front for a square set-up
- Alignment (provided the suspension isn't too far gone)

I'm also going to have my shop assess the condition of the radiator, radiator hoses, and expansion tank along with the front & rear suspension. PO told me he replaced the thermostat and water pump recently already.

Between now and then I'm also going to be replacing my center console and the hazard/lock switch since the one side of the retainer trim is broken and a clip on the switch itself is done. Depending on when it gets here, also replacing the CHMSL assembly.