330i in Canada, almost a ZHP

[onaquest]

Hi everyone,

I've been a reader for several months, I finally fully registered and here's my into.

I picked up this ORIENTBLAU METALLIC (317) w/ Black leather back in May of 2014, it had 158,000 kms. It's an early 2003 build with AL bi-xenons, steptronic auto.

Although its not a full ZHP, its one of the closely-optioned Canadian cars.


Some notable options:
S226A SPORTLICHE FAHRWERKSABSTIMMUNG -- Sports suspension settings
S338A M SPORTPAKET II M -- Sports package II
S481A SPORTSITZE FUER FAHRER/BEIFAHRER -- Sports seat
S488A LORDOSENSTUETZE FAHRER/BEIFAHRER -- Lumbar support, driver and passenger
S710A M LEDERLENKRAD -- M sports steering wheel, multifunction
S716A M AERODYNAMIKPAKET II -- Aerodynamics package
S760A INDIVIDUAL HOCHGLANZ SHADOW LINE High gloss shadow line
S772A INTERIEURLEISTE ALU BLACK CUBE -- Interior strip strips, Alu Black Cube
S775A INDIVIDUAL DACHHIMMEL ANTHRAZIT -- Headlining anthracite
S788A M LEICHTMETALLRAEDER BMW LA wheel, Individual -- Staggered Style 68
M door sills - 51477894857 x2, 51477891987, 51477891988
M dead pedal - 51437902389


What I've done so far:
roundels
Disa rebuild
VCG
intake filter
panel filter
plugs
aux stereo input
OE Staggered Style 135
Hankook Ventus S1 noble2 -- 225/40; 255/35
12.5mm spacers on rear
FSR
rear springs -- H&R sport
coolant exp tank


on the todo list:
fuel filter
OFHG
waterpump
coolant hoses
t-stat
ps res
ps lines
euro clear tails, sides, front corners
replace broken rear sway link
vcc tubes
vanos seals
new outer headlight lenses
12.5mm spacers on front


on the maybe list:
ZKW-R xenon lenses
elec fan swap (OE manual parts)
Bilstein sport struts/shocks
compass/homelink mirror
manual swap
steering wheel paddle shifters



Here's an old potato shot of it (shortly after taking ownership) along with my e30:
http://i4.minus.com/ibmathNIaOL5qT.jpg

[ELCID86]

Nice stable. Welcome!


Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk.

[danewilson77]

Welcome to the Family.

"No flamesuit required"

[Oli77]

Lot's of Canadians on the board now! Welcome.

There is a "where are from" page with a map somewhere, perhaps the boss can link to it.

[Hermes]

Welcome!

I believe your car would be considered a M-Sport package and not a ZAM car (Canadian version of ZHP)

[onaquest]

Welcome!

I believe your car would be considered a M-Sport package and not a ZAM car (Canadian version of ZHP)

I think you're correct! The car doesn't have the thin walled exhaust. It has the rounded edged tips.

I think this option is the distinguisher for it being an m-sport:
S338A M SPORTPAKET II -- M Sports package II

Also, the FAQ sounds like direct hit:


Question: I know that I've seen other BMW 330 vehicles in Canada that look like the US ZHP and the Canadian M Performance Package. However, they did not get the upgraded engine tweaks. What was that version called?
Answer: That's the M-sport package. The M-sport package came standard with 225 HP (like the stock 330) but it got the M-tech II Aero body kit. The M-sport package has the standard 330i thick chrome exhaust tips with the flap inside of the right-side tip.

[SoDelBMW]

Welcome and sweet E30.

[alexandre]

Welcome! We have a couple mafiosos in Vancity.

[johnrando]

Awesome. Welcome.
And yup, sounds like ZAM. Love that name.

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[danewilson77]

Need Moar pics e30.

"No flamesuit required"

[slater]

welcome from canada! nice pair!

that is indeed an M-Sport. apparently they are more rare than a ZHP/ZAM in canada, and those are pretty rare themselves!

peter

[onaquest]

Need Moar pics e30.

"No flamesuit required"

Here are a few:

http://i4.minus.com/iUqzAUQXzXnSy.jpg

http://i6.minus.com/i6AMWwA6WvVQW.jpg

[onaquest]

welcome from canada! nice pair!

that is indeed an M-Sport. apparently they are more rare than a ZHP/ZAM in canada, and those are pretty rare themselves!

peter

rarer than 1 in 21?!?

[fredo]

Welcome, sir ! Glad to hear you like the 330i M-sport.

[slater]

rarer than 1 in 21?!?

depends on the color scheme. :)

mine is 1/21 imolarot/black leather, but 1/215 ZHP sedans made for canada. i seem to remember that there were fewer than 215 M-Sport sedans.

peter

[johnrando]

Awesome E30!

[Ryans323i]

Welcome! Great looking pair of cars.

[onaquest]

depends on the color scheme. :)

mine is 1/21 imolarot/black leather, but 1/215 ZHP sedans made for canada. i seem to remember that there were fewer than 215 M-Sport sedans.

peter

I really like details like this, thanks.

Is there a way to get production numbers again? I've seen some stats on this site for zhp's and other production numbers for other bmw models on other sites.. but don't know the source of the stats.

[slater]

I really like details like this, thanks.

Is there a way to get production numbers again? I've seen some stats on this site for zhp's and other production numbers for other bmw models on other sites.. but don't know the source of the stats.

i found this tidbit, but not sure if the '322' # pertains to sedans/coupes/cabs, or just coupes in this case:

"It is also one of 322 M Sports. Even though it was not officially offered in US, somehow 11 M Sports made it to US, the rest were built for Canada."
(from: http://www.maxbimmer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1612372&postcount=26)

also, very interesting about the 11 that made it to the US!!

peter

[slater]

I really like details like this, thanks.

Is there a way to get production numbers again? I've seen some stats on this site for zhp's and other production numbers for other bmw models on other sites.. but don't know the source of the stats.

BTW, what is the last 7 of your VIN? i can post it over on maxbimmer and perhaps that guy will provide the data.

i also love these details... :)

peter

[onaquest]

BTW, what is the last 7 of your VIN? i can post it over on maxbimmer and perhaps that guy will provide the data.

i also love these details... :)

peter

PM'd you the serial. I think i found the thread on maxbimmer, i just posted a reply asking for production numbers of e46 330i m-sports :D

I see you posted minutes for I did haha

[danewilson77]

Source provided:

Question: How many BMW ZHP Performance Packages were ordered/produced?
Answer: While BMW has never published that information, SickFinga endeavored to laboriously go through each E46 build sheet to gather the following information which is believed to be the most accurate assessment on the interwebz:

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?1789-Frequently-Asked-Questions-(FAQ)-About-the-BMW-E46-330-ZHP-Performance-Package-Option


http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/nicee46123/2dJTqwy.png (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/nicee46/media/nicee46123/2dJTqwy.png.html)

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/nicee46123/ICdvzEj.png (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/nicee46/media/nicee46123/ICdvzEj.png.html)

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/nicee46123/QJkyZ3N.png (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/nicee46/media/nicee46123/QJkyZ3N.png.html)

[onaquest]

Thanks, i saw those stats before. Awesome tables! Just waiting to hear back from him about Canadian M-sport optioned cars now.

[slater]

OK, i got a reply! here's the details:

39 - 2002-2005 BMW 330i Sedan (EV53) - NA painted in Orient Blue Metallic (317) with Black Montana Leather (0551/N6SW) interior were built for the Canadian market. 14 manual, 25 automatic

183 were built for the US. 6 SMG, 52 manual, 125 automatic

The most rare option on your car is the option P338A - M Sports package II. It was installed on 230 out of 37,357 cars.

^ also answers your second question. 230 M Sports were built.

so, your car is 1/25 (orient blue over black leather, AT), however, we don't know how many of those were M-Sports!

we do see that there were 230 M-Sport sedans; so they are almost as rare as ZHP sedans (215). cool, huh??

peter

[onaquest]

very cool, indeed! I have even more appreciation for my car now :fistpump

[slater]

dang, 1/5!

and your E30 is 1/3!!

peter

[orange260z]

Nice cars, onaquest!

I guess I should find out how many of my car there was!?!

[Rovert]

Another Vancouverite!! I see pics at IKEA! Welcome!!!

[onaquest]

dang, 1/5!

and your E30 is 1/3!!

peter

Yea! Apparently both of my cars have quite rare combinations of options. For the e30 it's 1/3 late model 325is in NA that are sterling silver with grey cloth seats. I'd like to get my hands on the data that our source uses. I'd like to play with the parameters such as not filtering on interior type. Thanks again for pointing me to the thread.



Nice cars, onaquest!

I guess I should find out how many of my car there was!?!

Do it!



Another Vancouverite!! I see pics at IKEA! Welcome!!!

Thanks, and yup that's Ikea lol, they have really good lighting

[onaquest]

A few more options that my M sports package II car is equipped with. I assume these parts are part of the 'S338A - M Sports package II' option:

M door sills - 51477894857 x2, 51477891987, 51477891988
M dead pedal - 51437902389