Spencer's Lone Star ZSP project

[spencers]

2001 325Ci
Titanium Silver/Black Montana leather interior/Eucalpytus Malt wood trim

Day 1 in 2010 April

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Later in 2010 August

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Then I replaced just about everything in the interior with new parts.

Floor mats, M3 wheel, Eucalyptus Malt Wood trim, all pillar covers, center console, cupholder, & cubbies, shift/ebrake boots, montana leather armrest... The interior on this car is quite pristine.
Also, orange sharpied needles & aluminum gauge rings.
Not pictured: Parrot CK3000 bluetooth interface, USA Spec PA-12 iPhone stereo interface

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///M dead pedal added (51432695411).

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Installed ZHP knob (25117896031), new shift boot, & Eucalyptus Malt Wood trim.

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Installed painted reflectors, clear turn signals and side markers.
Also retrofitted OEM xenons and Phillips 85122+ D2S bulbs.

http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/5993/cleanreflectors.jpg

Installed clear tail lamps, updated trunk lamps.

http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/7210/clears.jpg

Then chrome exhaust tips (18107500194).

http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/3411/chrometips.jpg

Installed updated windshield washer fluid tank (61667007970).

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Z4 mirror added.

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Non-smokers ashtray insert (51168258276) and non-cigarette lighter plug (51168222183) added.

http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/7392/ashtrayp.jpg

Save the horned lizard Texas license plate

http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/5107/licplateclear.jpg

Factory ///M3 hood added.
Also installed new fog lamp lenses.

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Mounted some Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires
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Maintenance... Not much I haven't done on this car!
air filter
cabin air filter
fuel filter
sunroof shade sliders
Meyle HD control arms and bushings
final stage resistor unit
complete cooling system overhaul
Beisan VANOS seals
valve cover gasket
oil filter housing gasket
NGK BKR6EQUP spark plugs
Gatorback belts
wiper blade inserts
crank case ventilator and hoses
Philips 85122+ xenon bulbs
Pilkington windshield
Bosch pre-cat 13477 O2 sensors
Textar front brake pads
Redline MTL transmission fluid
Redline 75w90 differential fluid
Redline D4ATF power steering fluid
ATE Super Blue brake fluid
BEHR Radiator and BMW coolant
Euro 3 spec DME software
ZHP performance package shocks & struts
Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires
Conti Belts
Idler pulley, hydraulic tensioner pulley, & AC tensioner pulley
Bosch Alternator (remanufactured)

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Spence, it didn't bore me at all. Thanks for sharing. And you know that it doesn't matter if you have a ZHP. An appreciation for BMWs is the only requirement for this site.

Thanks for being here. And thanks for the great write up.

[kayger12]

Great write up, Spencers.

I love this project forum.

Droid X. Tapatalk. Use it.

[danewilson77]

Looks like Wolfs car......

Welcome to the site Brutha.

[Smilez]

LIKE A BOSS, looks good spence.

[Mtnman]

Great write up. You have transformed that car!

[danewilson77]

Yum

Droid + Tapatalk = FTW!

[M0nk3y]

Your videos are being set to Private. Just FYI.

As well, understeer?

[Crickett]

LOL @ the Vette kicking up a cone! :rofl

[M0nk3y]

I've murdered my fair share of cones... luckily none of them are on camera (or the time I spun out 270 and killed half a cone slalom)

[Hornung418]

Spence, the clear corners really smarten up the car :) Are you going clear for the rears as well?

[az3579]

Yes, at some point I'll pick up a pair of clear tail lights to complete the swap.

LED?

[M0nk3y]

I think we'll need a new sig pictures :)

[kayger12]

Looking good, Spence. Nice work.

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[danewilson77]

Well done Spence. Car looks pure.

[Oli77]

Pleasure to read Spencer. Love this thread.

Keep it alive!

[Alphatek45]

Nice touch.

[danewilson77]

Modding is good.

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[static667]

Nice and classy. Looks great.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I like the look of the new one. Looks good.

[Hornung418]

Makin us guys with the clear tanks look bad...LOL

I now wish I had pulled the trigger on this one. I need to replace my level sensor anyways :shifty Apparently I'm always out of washer fluid :dunno

[kayger12]

Looks great.

[danewilson77]

Looks good Spence. Much improved.

[Alphatek45]

Dude. Like. Great shots,

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Spence, thanks for the shots. Seems very peaceful there. I could get a lawn chair and sit there all evening.

[billschusteriv]

Nice job Spence. Love the progression, attention to detail, and capturing it in this thread... just read from start to finish.

Really appreciate the pic of the BMW sunshade... been waffling on buying one because I didn't think the coverage would be much better on the inside from other shades.

[danewilson77]

Something about the lines on an E46.....

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Other%20cars/silhouetteb-1.jpg

[danewilson77]

Sweet effect Dane!

I really liked your last photo...as well as the others....but I just needed to see the line....lol.

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[Hornung418]

NICE! That's so much cooler than the Battle of 1812 that Maryland has issued as standard :(

[lilcdkey]

This car with an M-Tech II kit would be so :drool

[danewilson77]

Hood up pic rox. Thanks for that Spence

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[Marcus-SanDiego]

Winning thread. Google +1 for you, Spence.

[danewilson77]

It definitely looks more poised in the pictures, due to the performance package shocks/struts! Thanks for selling them to me

How does it drive?

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[danewilson77]

A little harsher ride. LOL, but by and large, it feels very much the same as the sport suspension. No more hissing front struts!

Ok...great....I think.

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[danewilson77]

Bump for updates.

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[spencers]

Bump for updates.


Ordered... Coming in next week.
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[danewilson77]

That's a strut bar Spence. You know those are only for show? Hehe...

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[spencers]

That's a strut bar Spence. You know those are only for show? Hehe...

Yeah. I need to add some weight to the front of the car... The titanium ///M3 hood is so light weight!

[danewilson77]

Yeah. I need to add some weight to the front of the car... The titanium ///M3 hood is so light weight!

Lol....

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[derbo]

wow lol.

[spencers]

///M strut bar (51710395077) added

Engine bay needs a clean...
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[az3579]

I can top your dirtiness. :biggrin

Get crackin', Spence!

[spencers]

Get crackin', Spence!

Really considering the performance brake kit like yours. I'm hesitant if they'll fit behind my 17" style 44's. I've seen they work with style 68's. Wonder if the wheels differ by much?

The other thing is if my stock 325 brake booster is up to the task??

[Hornung418]

He has 71s 18x8...

[spencers]

He has 71s 18x8...

Yes, I am aware.. When did I say otherwise? :scratchinghead

[Hornung418]

Yes, I am aware.. When did I say otherwise? :scratchinghead


I've seen they work with style 68's.

My fault...misread as "I see they work with style 68s." Assuming you were referring to BPs car.

[az3579]

Spence,
The kit is designed to work as a bolt in. The brake booster and master cylinder will handle it just fine. The brake bias also stays around the same as that's it was designed to do. The ease of install is probably the #1 reason why this is the most cost effective BBK for our cars.

The calipers will most definitely fit Style 68's. I don't think it'll fit your 44's mainly because the spokes don't curve outward enough, but don't quote me on this as I don't have 44's and can't really tell. If you plan on going to the reunion, I'd be glad to try your wheels on to test...


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[spencers]

The calipers will most definitely fit Style 68's. I don't think it'll fit your 44's mainly because the spokes don't curve outward enough, but don't quote me on this as I don't have 44's and can't really tell.

Thanks BP. Yes, I'd hate to pick up the set, install them, then have the car unable to move because the wheels don't fit anymore!

[zj96sc]

Hey - quick one for you. was this the cable you used?

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330Ci-M54_3.0l/ES6928/

assume you had to solder together 7 & 8?

[spencers]

Hey - quick one for you. was this the cable you used?

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330Ci-M54_3.0l/ES6928/

assume you had to solder together 7 & 8?

Yes, and yes!
Came out to be ~$40 with their stupid shipping charges. :rolleyes

[danewilson77]

Thanks BP. Yes, I'd hate to pick up the set, install them, then have the car unable to move because the wheels don't fit anymore!

You're hell bent on keeping those 44's aren't you?

[spencers]

You're hell bent on keeping those 44's aren't you?

No, actually I'm not. Ideally I'd love to pick up a set of Apex ARC-8's, but I'd rather pick up the brakes first because as BP said, the ECS deal won't be around for very long. Just a matter of cash flow and which is of greater priority--wheels or brakes.

I wouldn't mind a set of 68's either, but I just bought Pilot Super Sports for these 44's. I'd hate to have to unmount and remount them! That, and if I wanted to keep these tires, I'd need a square set of 68's. sigh.....

[az3579]

You could just buy the brakes and worry about the wheels later...


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[spencers]

You could just buy the brakes and worry about the wheels later...

I know, right? They'd be swanky coffee table decorations :)

[zj96sc]

did you have to do any of this work on the cable?

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1505990

or simply solder 7&8, install drivers, and INPA/NCS worked?

[az3579]

The only thing you need to do is solder the pins and install the driver, ensuring the COM settings are correct.


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[spencers]

did you have to do any of this work on the cable?

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1505990

or simply solder 7&8, install drivers, and INPA/NCS worked?
Yes I followed the directions for the FT232RL part. Disregard the stuff after the picture of him holding the cable in front of the INPA screen

[zj96sc]

so, i got the cable. soldered 7 and 8. got the drivers working, have it labeled as com 1 with appropriate settings. used Mprog to change the eeprom settings to what he's got.

still not getting black dots on inpa. any advice?

[danewilson77]

so, i got the cable. soldered 7 and 8. got the drivers working, have it labeled as com 1 with appropriate settings. used Mprog to change the eeprom settings to what he's got.

still not getting black dots on inpa. any advice?

Shoot him a pm.

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[zj96sc]

weird, i was pretty sure he had PMs disabled. I looked the other day. anyway, done.

[danewilson77]

weird, i was pretty sure he had PMs disabled. I looked the other day. anyway, done.

OK. Cool.

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[spencers]

Original post updated. Enjoy fellas

[M0nk3y]

Original post updated. Enjoy fellas

Good Update. I love the new changes!

[az3579]

My goodness that M hood looks good on your car. Wow.

[derbo]

that shot of the M3 hood looks goood

[spencers]

When the weather decides to cooperate, I have a few projects that need to be completed.

H&R Sport Springs
http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/1859/img0636sq.jpg

Front wheel bearings
http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/5900/img0632pn.jpg

Front brake sensor and dust caps
http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/3703/img0633g.jpg

Bleed brakes
http://img816.imageshack.us/img816/3018/img0634ek.jpg

Clutch pedal bushings
http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/8738/img0639tu.jpg

Of course with the help of my new tools..
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[danewilson77]

Spence.....what happened to the ZHP Suspension. You just want a tad moar lower....for track?

[spencers]

Spence.....what happened to the ZHP Suspension. You just want a tad moar lower....for track?

The ZHP Suspension will stay. Why? Because racecar.

[danewilson77]

The ZHP Suspension will stay. Why? Because racecar.

Ahh...ok....so your just replacing the ZHP springs with these. Got it.

[spencers]

Ahh...ok....so your just replacing the ZHP springs with these. Got it.

I don't have ZHP springs. Just normal sport springs

[zj96sc]

With those jackstands remember to keep the release lever facing OUTWARD when you're working underneath it.

Look forward to the pics.

[danewilson77]

OK.....so....what was included in the kit I sent you? I thought it was shocks and springs? You didn't use the springs?

[spencers]

OK.....so....what was included in the kit I sent you? I thought it was shocks and springs? You didn't use the springs?

You sent me shocks/struts.
You kept the CA's and sways.

[danewilson77]

It didn't come with springs? LOL.....I can't remember.....must not have.