Calling all E85 experts

[mysticzhp]

Hey guys so I just bought a 2006 E86 with damage to the right front suspension. I'm going to have it on the hoist and see what it all needs. Now my question is that I've heard that our zhp suspension including control arms and hub should bolt right on to a e85/e86, is this true? If so I could buy a complete front suspension from a guy I know who is parting out a zhp and install it on my e85. Some info on my car: 2006 BMW Z4 3.0si coupe 6spd manual.

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[slater]

should be similar. need pics.

are you planning on keeping it? i've always wanted one of those. :)

[mysticzhp]

I actually bought it to fix and sell it. So ones it's all done I will be posting it up here. But I'm in Toronto Canada. Doubt I will get much interest on here.

[slater]

I actually bought it to fix and sell it. So ones it's all done I will be posting it up here. But I'm in Toronto Canada. Doubt I will get much interest on here.

i'm 2.5hrs east. :)

cool, i would be interested in a similar project. a good opportunity to get to know it and enjoy it.

[KevinC]

Former Z4MC owner here. The suspension in the M car vs the standard model is completely different. I'd recommend joining zpost.com, it seems to be the most active E86/E86 forum out there, pose your question there and you should get some helpful answers. Good luck!

[mysticzhp]

Sounds good I actually just bought e86 front suspension. After putting it on the hoist I found out it was just the hub that was damaged. But I'm not taking chances since I bought the complete suspension I will be swapping everything out. Hopefully I will have time to Finish it by this evening and I'll post pics. Thinking of putting on CSL reps since that one rims is damaged.

[mysticzhp]

i'm 2.5hrs east. :)

cool, i would be interested in a similar project. a good opportunity to get to know it and enjoy it.

I will definitely keep you posted on the progress if you are interested once it's all done plated and insured I could even meet you halfway. Any excuse to drive this car lol.

[mysticzhp]

Ok so here's the update. Got all the suspension stuff replaced car is drivable now only problem is that it won't start. The engine cranks over but will not start. I don't hear the fuel pump click on either. I'm thinking it's the BST. But I heard the BST cuts power to the starter not the fuel pump. Any input guys I would love to get this car started up

[mysticzhp]

This car is my inspiration to build mine
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[KevinC]

Those wheels are making my eyes hurt. They're at least 19's and might even be 20's. Anything over 18's look out of place on an E86/E86. You can get away with genuine 19" CSLs, but barely. I'd avoid chinese "reps" like the plague, cheapens the entire car, and generally does nothing positive for resale value. I suggest fixing it and making it 100% stock including the wheels, for best possible resale value. Good luck!

[mysticzhp]

Those wheels are making my eyes hurt. They're at least 19's and might even be 20's. Anything over 18's look out of place on an E86/E86. You can get away with genuine 19" CSLs, but barely. I'd avoid chinese "reps" like the plague, cheapens the entire car, and generally does nothing positive for resale value. I suggest fixing it and making it 100% stock including the wheels, for best possible resale value. Good luck!

I agree with you 100%. I will not put 20's on my e86 lol. I was going to get 18" csl reps but I'm keeping an eye out for the one factory rim aswell.

[KevinC]

If you've got a bad rim, you can get repaired for $125 or so, and it will be good as new. A full set of 18" "reps" will set you back more than you'll get in return when you sell it, and might scare off a few potential buyers.

[slater]

If you've got a bad rim, you can get repaired for $125 or so, and it will be good as new. A full set of 18" "reps" will set you back more than you'll get in return when you sell it, and might scare off a few potential buyers.

agreed.

mysticzhp, bring the bent wheel up to the wheel repair folks (carcone's) at 404 + bloomington rd... they do good work (they repaired a bent wheel for me).

[mysticzhp]

I will definitely give them a call. Thanks guys. Also can someone help me locate the fuel pump relay on this car?

[mysticzhp]

Finally found some time to work in the car. Ended up being just a 20amp fuse behind the glove box that was giving me this headache. After replacing the fuse car started up no problem. Took it around the block drives with no issues or weird sounds. Next step is to get the wheel issue sorted out. Found a guy on kijiji who has the stock set of wheels for good price, sent him an email today hopefully there still around. After the wheel is replaced going for alignment and detail.