View Full Version : 06 BSM-NB Coupe Maintenance/Project Thread
Taking inspiration from all the project/maintenance threads on the mafia, I thought I'd start my own. I think this is the best way to keep track of all the maintenance done and also be able to share it with all of the mafia.
Vehicle History -
Vehicle information
Type 330CI (USA)
Dev. series E46 (2FL)
Body type COUPE
Gearbox MECH
Colour BLACK SAPPHIRE METALLIC (475)
Upholstery STANDARDLEDER/NATURBRAUN (N6NG)
Prod. date 2005-10-10
1st owner -
Leased on 11/25/2005 from BMW of Palm Springs, Palm Springs, CA. Had it for about 2 years and 2 months and 53671 miles (lot of miles for a little over 2 years). Car was sold at an auction back to the dealership, according to CarFax at least (leased car going to auction and dealership buying it back? :dunno).
2nd owner -
Bought it on 09/08/2008 from BMW of Palm Springs, Palm Springs, CA and got it shipped all the way to New York. Had the car for about 7 years and about 42k miles before listing it for sale. The 2nd owner was actually a member of the zhpmafia, but not a very active one. I actually realized he was a member after I bought the car from him.
Here is the for sale ad he posted - http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?13265-FS-2006-BMW-330Ci-ZHP-6-Speed-NJ&highlight=2006
3rd owner -
That would be me :hi
Purchased on 09/05/2014 with 95,513 miles
Purchase Story -
I was due to graduate in August 2012, so I started to search for a ZHP towards the end of July. Found a few in SC (I went to Clemson University in Greenville, SC) but none were really 'special'. I had about a month before I had to start working so I wanted a zhp before that. I was spending time in New Jersey at my sister's place so I was looking at ZHP's in NJ. Found a 2006 zhp with about 95k miles on it for $14k, it looked really good so I contacted the seller and set up a PPI.
The PPI came out OK and the tech told me, it needed new FCAB's, intake boots and power steering hose line. I was sort of disappointed as I thought the zhp did not need anything in the near future. Tried to negotiate the price but the seller wouldn't budge. The tech at the shop told me he would not give more than $13.5k. So I started my search but I could not find any zhp's that were to my liking. So after searching for about 2 weeks, I decided to buy the zhp I looked at earlier, cause I did a little math and figured it would cost me about $600 to transport all of my stuff from NJ to IN. I contact the seller again and to my horror, he said he had a seller lined up and would let me know if he backed out. 2 days later he tells me the car is mine for $14k.
Here is the first picture I took of my ZHP (not a good one but it's the first pic I took of my ZHP :)) -
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Maintenance History -
From 2nd owner -
60K Mile Maintenance:
•Replace Belts
•New Spark Plugs (OEM NGK)
•New Tires All Around (General Exclaim UHP)
•Brake Fluid Flush
•Coolant Flush
•Power Steering Fluid Flush
•Replace Manual Transmission Fluid
•Replace Differential Fluid
•Replace Air Filter
•Replace Fuel Filter
•Replace Cabin Air Microfilter
•Change Oil and Filter (I always use Euro-Spec German Castrol 0W-30)
•Inspection I & II
~67K Oil Change & Filter, replace wiper blades (OE Bosch)
~73K Replace Thermostat
~75K Replace Cabin Microfilter, Oil & Filter Change
~78K Replace O2 Sensor
~82K Oil & Filter Change, replace wiper blades (OE Bosch)
~88K Replace Windshield Cowl (Cracked), replace Cabin Microfilter. Replace Gear Shift Knob (worn), replace Battery
The following service has been done in the last couple of months:
90K Mile Maintenance + extra Recently Done @ ROCS European Specialists in New Jersey (>$1,000 Job), including:
•Replace A/C Belt
•Replace A/C Belt Tensioner
•Replace A/C Belt Pulley
•Replace Drive Belt
•Replace Drive Belt Tensioner
•Replace Drive Belt Tensioner Pulley
•Brake Fluid Flush
•Coolant Flush
•Power Steering Fluid Flush
•Replace Manual Transmission Fluid
•Replace Differential Fluid
•Replace Air Filter
•Replace Fuel Filter
•Change Oil and Filter
Maintenance done under my ownership -
95,xxx - Replaced Intake boots and power steering pressure hose (done by an Indy in NJ as i did not have tools with me and had to drive 1000 miles the next day so I could join my work)
96,xxx - Installed black kidney grills purchased from eBay
96,xxx - Front CAB's and 3 diff bushings
96,xxx - upper and lower coolant hoses, expansion tank and temp sensor (was not able to get all the cooling system parts changes as it was too damn cold!)
98,xxx - Water pump (did not replace thermostat as PO changed it ~73k miles)
98,xxx - Replaced transmission (Redline MTL) and diff fluid (Redline 75w90)
98,xxx - Oil and Filter change
99,xxx - Front End links
100,000 - Crossed this landmark (mile-mark?) on May 8th 2014.
101,xxx - Cleaned ICV and G.A.S DISA rebuild kit during 2014 zhp mafia reunion maintenance day. Also installed Stett intake boots I got during the lucky draw (Thanks to Dave (Just-George) for donating the intake boots and selling me the G.A.S DISA rebuild kit during the re-union)
101,xxx - CDV delete also during 2014 zhp mafia reunion maintenance day (Thanks to Shawn for helping me with this!)
102,300 - Replaced CCV (what a PITA!) throttle body gasket and also changed Oil and filter
107,xxx - Fixed cracked passenger side rear rim
108,xxx - Suspension refresh performed at Dave's (Just_George) garage
108,xxx - Replaced 8 year old general tires with Continental DWS 06 tires and alignment performed
110,xxx - Oil and filter replaced (Mobil1 0w40)
113,950 - Sprayed the rear wheel fenders with anti-rust coating
114,938 - Installed Gruppe M Intake
115,732 - Oil and filter replaced (BMW/Shell 5w-30)
116,010 - Replaced tranny mounts with M3 ones
118,652 - OEM AUX cable installed
121,117 - Power steering fluid flush
122,316 - Oil and filter replaced (BMW/Shell 5w-30), replaced windshield wiper and replaced the broken headlight level sensor between sensor and control arm
124,001 - Installed UUC Corsa TSE3 exhaust
127,662 - Replaced the radiator with BMW OEM #17119071517
129,063 - Oil and filter replaced (BMW/Shell 5w-30)
137007 - Oil and filter replaced (BMW/Shell 5w-30)
142022 - Replaced Fuel Pump
139027 - OFHG and Brake Fluid Flush
143115 - Replaced CCV
143285 - Replaced RTABs and Tie Rods
143318 - 4 wheel alignment at the dealership
144122 - Installed Apex Arc 8 wheels with Michelin PSS
147206 - Oil and filter replaced (BMW/Shell 5w-30)
156558 - Installed morimoto low beam bulbs and rotated wheels/tires
158378 - (Nov 27 2018) In storage for winter
- Replaced Engine Oil and Filter and also replaced Redline MTL with D4ATF fluid
163097 - Replaced VANOS seals
- Spark Plugs
165526 - Replaced starter motor
166432 - Replaced thermostat and gasket
170156 - Replaced windshield washer pump
170289 - Rotated tires/wheels
Coding -
BP was kind enough to code the following things during the 2015 and 2017 zhpmafia reunion -
Coolant Temp Gauge to allow more buffer
Auto door lock when vehicle speed exceeds 12mph (I think)
Roll windows up when lock button is pressed on key fob
5 blink
Tail light blink under heavy braking
Upcoming mods/maintenance -
Needs (Preventive maintenance) -
Oil pan gasket
Wants -
Spray the lower grill black
Possibly wilwood BBK (if I decide to track the car regularly)
E46 M3 front strut tower brace
johnrando
02-14-2016, 07:32 PM
Nice
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Lorenzo
02-14-2016, 07:34 PM
Welcome! Nice ZHP and maintenance/mod summary. Love the color and condition.
danewilson77
02-14-2016, 08:01 PM
Good deal San
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Ssparrow
02-14-2016, 08:09 PM
Good stuff!
BMWCurves
02-15-2016, 01:46 AM
About time! So you graduated in 2012? We must be similar in age then.
Getting a maintenance/project thread together feels good. It's nice to look back on what you've done and when.
ELCID86
02-15-2016, 07:13 AM
Good idea!
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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 e46fanatic
Thanks guys... Even though I had the Zhp and been a member of the mafia for about a year and a half, i just didn't think about having my own project thread... Better late than never I guess...
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About time! So you graduated in 2012? We must be similar in age then.
Getting a maintenance/project thread together feels good. It's nice to look back on what you've done and when.
Let me make it easy, I turned 26 about 2 weeks ago lol
Yup, just typing up all I did till now made me think, "damn, I've done quite a lot" haha... But I didn't take too many pictures while DIY'ing which is kinda sad... But I will from now on...
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Just_George
02-15-2016, 09:25 AM
Welcome, new guy! How'd you get to 471 posts so quickly?? :biggrin
A question, out of curiosity - if the previous owner had changed the trans and diff fluids at 90K'ish miles, what made you decide to change them again at 98K'ish miles? Don't see any harm in it, just wondered what your thought process was... Nice list!!
Welcome, new guy! How'd you get to 471 posts so quickly?? :biggrin
A question, out of curiosity - if the previous owner had changed the trans and diff fluids at 90K'ish miles, what made you decide to change them again at 98K'ish miles? Don't see any harm in it, just wondered what your thought process was... Nice list!!
Haha, it's easy it took me just a year and half [emoji14]
I wasn't sure which fluid he used and I heard royal purple wasn't good for the gearbox and diff so I just changed it to red line just in case he went with royal purple
Edit: and it did make gear shifting a bit better and sort of eliminated the whine I heard from the diff during slow speed U turns...
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BMWCurves
02-15-2016, 11:56 AM
Let me make it easy, I turned 26 about 2 weeks ago lol
Yup, just typing up all I did till now made me think, "damn, I've done quite a lot" haha... But I didn't take too many pictures while DIY'ing which is kinda sad... But I will from now on...
Yeah I don't have all the photos of my maintenance either, but it's enough.
Also, your signature still has a "[/SIZE]" showing up at the end of the photo.
ELCID86
02-15-2016, 01:22 PM
Haha, it's easy it took me just a year and half [emoji14]
I wasn't sure which fluid he used and I heard royal purple wasn't good for the gearbox and diff so I just changed it to red line just in case he went with royal purple
Edit: and it did make gear shifting a bit better and sort of eliminated the whine I heard from the diff during slow speed U turns...
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Good call. When in doubt, swap it out.
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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 e46fanatic
Also, your signature still has a "[/SIZE]" showing up at the end of the photo.
Fixed! Thanks for letting me know
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Gruppe M intake - check [emoji4]
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johnrando
03-04-2016, 04:31 PM
Nice
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BMWCurves
03-04-2016, 04:44 PM
Envious.
ELCID86
03-04-2016, 06:40 PM
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Gruppe M intake - check [emoji4]
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There goes the MPG! ;-) congrats.
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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." - anonymous
Envious.
There goes the MPG! ;-) congrats.
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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." - anonymous
Nice
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Thanks. Took a while but I have it installed finally...
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March 4th 2016 - 114938 miles - Installed Gruppe M intake
As I posted earlier I finally installed the Gruppe M intake after purchasing a replacement filter from this link -
http://www.xposed.com.au/k-n-air-filter-rf-3301a.html
I had a friend of mine look over the old filter that i got with the intake and we both agreed that it would harm the engine as some parts of the filter just had meshing with the filter material completely gone. The vendor mentioned in the link above is in Australia, so shipping took about a week. Surprisingly though the filter was shipped to me by Gruppe M from Japan!
Here are a couple of pictures of the package and the filter before install -
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The install went pretty smoothly and took about 10 minutes. I was honestly was expecting the intake to be quite a bit more louder than what it is, but am not disappointed one bit. I now drive with my windows down so I can just listen to the induction noise. As Shawn said, my MPG is taking a hit cause I try to keep the engine at higher revs so I can enjoy the sound, but I am not complaining. Overall quite happy with the Gruppe M intake :)
johnrando
03-09-2016, 09:12 PM
Cool
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Ordered the following parts from ecstuning -
M3 tranmission mounts (x2) - #22322282340
Lower Transmission Mount Nut (x2) - #07129904862
Torx Bolt (x2) - #07129904681
Upper Transmission Mount Nut (x2) - 22316760944
BMW TwinPower Turbo 5W-30 Engine Oil (x7) - 83212365946
BMW Oil filter kit - 11427512300
Decided to go with the M3 tranny mounts as I heard many members here say positive things about them. I will probably install them the next weekend.
BMWCurves
03-29-2016, 05:57 PM
Good stuff, interested to hear what you think of the difference with the new M3 mounts. They're on my list along with M3 motor mounts. You might also consider two small o-rings for your oil change. Some other members mentioned you should change them every other oil change (part no. 11427549573 (2x)).
Good stuff, interested to hear what you think of the difference with the new M3 mounts. They're on my list along with M3 motor mounts. You might also consider two small o-rings for your oil change. Some other members mentioned you should change them every other oil change (part no. 11427549573 (2x)).
I wasn't aware that the o-ring should be replaced as well, thanks :thumbsup
My order already shipped so I guess il remember to replace them next time
March 31 2016 - 115732 miles
Changed the oil and oil filter. Went with Shell (BMW) 5w-30 oil.
Also the M3 tranny mounts arrived.
Can anyone point me to a DIY on how to change the tranny mounts? Planning to get this done this weekend...
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FL116
04-05-2016, 06:44 AM
March 4th 2016 - 114938 miles - Installed Gruppe M intake
As I posted earlier I finally installed the Gruppe M intake after purchasing a replacement filter from this link -
http://www.xposed.com.au/k-n-air-filter-rf-3301a.html
I had a friend of mine look over the old filter that i got with the intake and we both agreed that it would harm the engine as some parts of the filter just had meshing with the filter material completely gone. The vendor mentioned in the link above is in Australia, so shipping took about a week. Surprisingly though the filter was shipped to me by Gruppe M from Japan!
Here are a couple of pictures of the package and the filter before install -
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The install went pretty smoothly and took about 10 minutes. I was honestly was expecting the intake to be quite a bit more louder than what it is, but am not disappointed one bit. I now drive with my windows down so I can just listen to the induction noise. As Shawn said, my MPG is taking a hit cause I try to keep the engine at higher revs so I can enjoy the sound, but I am not complaining. Overall quite happy with the Gruppe M intake :)
Good to hear. I love my Gruppe M! My MPG took a huge hit for about a month lol
BMWCurves
04-05-2016, 07:36 AM
Can anyone point me to a DIY on how to change the tranny mounts? Planning to get this done this weekend...
I have actually been looking for the same, but haven't had much luck. Best I could find was Rogue Engineering's installation instructions and a YouTube video:
Rogue Engineering Instructions: http://www.rogueengineering.com/pdf/re_tranny_mounts.pdf
YouTube video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOyDZwmxDbA
Good to hear. I love my Gruppe M! My MPG took a huge hit for about a month lol
I've had it for a month now and I absolutely love it! I've stopped looking at my mpg gauge lol
I have actually been looking for the same, but haven't had much luck. Best I could find was Rogue Engineering's installation instructions and a YouTube video:
Rogue Engineering Instructions: http://www.rogueengineering.com/pdf/re_tranny_mounts.pdf
YouTube video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOyDZwmxDbA
Thanks for the pdf and the video William :thumbsup
I watched the same video last night but was hoping someone found a better one, but it should be enough...
April 09, 2016 - 116010 miles
Installed the M3 transmission mounts. Overall was not a bad job at all, took about 2 hours to accomplish it. I used the DIY guides posted by BMWCurves (William) posted a few posts earlier.
First I put the car on jack stands. Note that the rear of the car does not necessarily have to be on jack stands but I decided to because I wanted to inspect the differential bushings. The removal of the old bushings was easy and I was able to use a socket wrench to loosen them out. The bushings seem to be original ones and seem to be in pretty good shape for the age and mileage. Didn't really need to replace them but decided to since I got them out.
Old tranny bushings -
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New M3 tranny bushings -
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Old vs New -
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I noticed that the new M3 bushings did not have the BMW stamp on them but the plastic cover in which they came on had the p/n and seemed to be original BMW. I will contact ECSTuning and see what they say but I already installed them. Also the new M3 tranny mounts have the studs, which are used to secure the mounts to the body (upper side of the mounts), longer than the original mounts. This caused a small issue when installing them as the normal socket was not deep enough and there was not enough space to use the deep socket :facelpalm . So I had to use a wrench to tighten it down and installing the other parts was pretty straight forward.
Also had a helping hand for the DIY :)
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Dave (just_george) and I talked about replacing the tranny mounts together at his place when the weather improved but you never really know what life has in store....
I drove the car today and what I noticed was I feel a lot more vibrations through the seat, especially when the engine is between 1000-2000 RPM. On the plus side I do think the gear shifting feel is a little better. Overall i think it is better in terms of performance but worse in terms of NVH.
BMWCurves
04-10-2016, 06:09 PM
Good stuff!
Do you have a short shifter installed? I'm considering the M3 transmission mounts because I'm looking to minimize the occasional difficulty getting into first and reverse.
Good stuff!
Do you have a short shifter installed? I'm considering the M3 transmission mounts because I'm looking to minimize the occasional difficulty getting into first and reverse.
No, I have the stock shifter... I also have the difficulty of engaging into 1st but this did nothing to help but I was hoping it would...
May 8th, 2016 - 118652
Installed the OEM AUX cable (finally!) with the help of a friend. The input cable was drilled into the sun glass holder/box right below the AC controls. I thought this would look clean and I can hide the aux cable in the box if I am not using it.
I went on a nice long road trip this past weekend. Left Columbus, IN friday and reached Gatlinburg, TN at midnight where I met a friend who also owns a zhp. Woke up next day early morning to catch the sun rise in the mountains and take some nice pics of our zhps...
Next drove to Tail of Dragon, which was really good fun and eventful. I say eventful cause I saw a biker crash into an SUV right in front of me. If there was no SUV in front me, he would've crashed into me. The bike's front forks broke in half but luckily the biker was fine, he was shaken a bit but not even a scratch thankfully...
Next drove to Ashville, NC through Blue Ridge Parkway, which was very scenic and beautiful. Had a nice coffee in downtown Ashville and drove to Greenville, SC for saturday night. Left Greenvile, SC sunday afternoon to reach back home at Sunday late night...
Overall it was a loads of fun and drove about 1150 miles in 2 days :happyspidey
Here are some pics my friend took, hope you guys like them :)
Sun rise view at Gatlinburg
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My friend's zhp
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My zhp
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The cabin in which we stayed, iPhone pics taken by me :p
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Also may 9th 2015 was when I crossed the 100,000 mark on my Zhp and this year on May 9th, I had 119,152 miles... So drove 19,152 miles in the last year
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Johnmadd
05-11-2016, 02:25 PM
Sounds like fun... I bet Monday sucked more than normal though. Beautiful photos.
Sounds like fun... I bet Monday sucked more than normal though. Beautiful photos.
Yup, it sure did...
The pics were taken by a friend of mine, he is really good! He is not on the forum but does post on the Zhp mafia Facebook page...
ELCID86
05-11-2016, 03:05 PM
Beautiful Sandeep. That looks amazing.
Johnmadd
05-11-2016, 03:32 PM
He is really good for sure.
danewilson77
05-12-2016, 07:03 PM
May 8th, 2016 - 118652
Installed the OEM AUX cable (finally!) with the help of a friend. The input cable was drilled into the sun glass holder/box right below the AC controls. I thought this would look clean and I can hide the aux cable in the box if I am not using it.
I went on a nice long road trip this past weekend. Left Columbus, IN friday and reached Gatlinburg, TN at midnight where I met a friend who also owns a zhp. Woke up next day early morning to catch the sun rise in the mountains and take some nice pics of our zhps...
Next drove to Tail of Dragon, which was really good fun and eventful. I say eventful cause I saw a biker crash into an SUV right in front of me. If there was no SUV in front me, he would've crashed into me. The bike's front forks broke in half but luckily the biker was fine, he was shaken a bit but not even a scratch thankfully...
Next drove to Ashville, NC through Blue Ridge Parkway, which was very scenic and beautiful. Had a nice coffee in downtown Ashville and drove to Greenville, SC for saturday night. Left Greenvile, SC sunday afternoon to reach back home at Sunday late night...
Overall it was a loads of fun and drove about 1150 miles in 2 days :happyspidey
Here are some pics my friend took, hope you guys like them :)
Sun rise view at Gatlinburg
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My friend's zhp
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My zhp
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The cabin in which we stayed, iPhone pics taken by me [emoji14]
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Great update. Nice pics San.
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Great update. Nice pics San.
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Thanks boss
BMWCurves
05-21-2016, 02:15 PM
Very cool, sounds like a lot of fun!
Very cool, sounds like a lot of fun!
Where have you been the past few days?
ELCID86
05-22-2016, 02:20 PM
Where have you been the past few days?
Living the life of luxury in the Med!
BMWCurves
05-22-2016, 05:05 PM
Living the life of luxury in the Med!
Yup, had a family vacation in with them Frenchies and Eyetalians.
June 4th, 2016 - 121117 miles
Flushed the power steering fluid. Made absolutely no difference to the way the steering felt lol.
Used this as per Ryan Kokesh's suggestion -
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Valvoline-MaxLife-Dexron-Mercon-Automatic-Transmission-Fluid-1-qt./15125770
Using this DIY -
http://www.impee.co.uk/powersteering_fluid_change.htm
Also, waiting to install the rear strut reinforcement plates I picked up from Shawn (ELCID86)...
BMWCurves
06-05-2016, 06:07 PM
June 4th, 2016 - 121117 miles
Flushed the power steering fluid. Made absolutely no difference to the way the steering felt lol.
Used this as per Ryan Kokesh's suggestion -
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Valvoline-MaxLife-Dexron-Mercon-Automatic-Transmission-Fluid-1-qt./15125770
Using this DIY -
http://www.impee.co.uk/powersteering_fluid_change.htm
Also, waiting to install the rear strut reinforcement plates I picked up from Shawn (ELCID86)...
I didn't notice anything either when I did mine, but I don't think you are supposed to notice much. I assume it's more for keeping the fluid and the lines clean in the steering system than anything else.
I didn't notice anything either when I did mine, but I don't think you are supposed to notice much. I assume it's more for keeping the fluid and the lines clean in the steering system than anything else.
I recently drove a friend's Zhp and his steering felt so much better (read lighter, with no loss of feel) and he said he recently flushed the fluid... So I was hoping my steering would be lighter after the fluid flush,
but nope... No complaints though, I enjoy the way it is now...
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BMWCurves
06-06-2016, 07:08 AM
Does your steering feel heavy? Mine became heavier with the Z4M FCABs, although I like the current feel very much.
If the steering feels loose in some way you may consider getting the steering coupler replaced. I've heard it's a relatively cheap and inexpensive piece of maintenance.
Does your steering feel heavy? Mine became heavier with the Z4M FCABs, although I like the current feel very much.
If the steering feels loose in some way you may consider getting the steering coupler replaced. I've heard it's a relatively cheap and inexpensive piece of maintenance.
Yup, feels quite heavy...
Ya, its on my list of to do things... Will probably do it when it's time to get an alignment, so I don't have to shell out $150 twice...
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Ordered the following from fcpeuro
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fredo
06-08-2016, 09:23 AM
That sounds good. How difficult is to replace the headlight level sensor ? The passenger side is not working for me.
That sounds good. How difficult is to replace the headlight level sensor ? The passenger side is not working for me.
I don't think it should be too difficult but I haven't looked at any diy's, thought il just figure it out as I go... Will keep you posted...
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Johnmadd
06-08-2016, 01:41 PM
San, do you think it could be a bad belt causing your steering to feel heavy?
San, do you think it could be a bad belt causing your steering to feel heavy?
Interesting... I haven't really thought about that cause the belts are 30k miles old were replaced by the PO just before I bought the car... The steering has been heavy since I bought it...
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danewilson77
06-08-2016, 07:11 PM
That sounds good. How difficult is to replace the headlight level sensor ? The passenger side is not working for me.
Are we talking about the level sensor on the control arm? There isn't one on drivers side.
1/10 difficulty.
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Are we talking about the level sensor on the control arm? There isn't one on drivers side.
1/10 difficulty.
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Yup, that's what I was talking about... The lever connecting the sensor to the control arm broke when I was replacing the shocks on mine and that is what I am replacing...
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fredo
06-09-2016, 04:22 AM
San, what are your headlights symptoms ? As mentioned, only one side doesn't level for me. Maybe I have a different issue.
San, what are your headlights symptoms ? As mentioned, only one side doesn't level for me. Maybe I have a different issue.
Since the lever broke, both my headlights are pointing downwards...
This is the lever that broke on mine-
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danewilson77
06-09-2016, 05:22 AM
Since the lever broke, both my headlights are pointing downwards...
This is the lever that broke on mine-
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Ok. It's an easy job. And it's a common part broken when novice repairs are being conducted on the suspension of E46. No one expects that to attach to the control arm.
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BMWCurves
06-17-2016, 06:37 PM
Just decided to post here, I like your new sig picture!
Just decided to post here, I like your new sig picture!
Thanks William! A friend of mine took the pic when we were on blue ridge park way in May...
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June 18, 2016 - 122316 miles
Replaced the Engine Oil and filter, after 5500 miles. Will also send oil to Blackstone labs for analysis as my oil consumption has gone up recently. Not entirely sure why, hopefully this report can shed some light :fingerscrossed
Also replaced the linkage connecting the control arm and the headlight level sensor. This was broken back in September when I was doing the suspension refresh. Should have replaced it much earlier but this part was always out of stock when I tried to buy it along with other parts and I did not want to spend $6 shipping on a $15 part. Anyway now I can drive at night with much more confidence, because with the broken lever the headlights were always pointing down. Pretty easy job to replace, just 2 bolts, one on the control arm and one on the sensor.
Also replaced the windshield wipers.
July 3, 2016 - 124001 miles
Installed the much wanted UUC Corsa TSE3 exhaust that I purchased from Rob (sockethead).
This was something I wanted to get on my car for about a year now. Myself and a couple of friends were planning to go to Charleston, SC for the 4th July weekend and when posted that he was looking for someone to trade, I thought to myself "What are the odds? It was meant to be" lol. So I contacted Rob and after confirming the coupe and sedan exhaust are the same, we worked out a schedule.
Rivkah and I reached Rob's place at 830AM Sunday morning (July 3rd) and while the car was cooling down on Rob's driveway, we headed for breakfast, Kirsten and the twins (Matthew and Mason) joined us too. Once we came back, all 3 of us started with unbolting the exhaust on my car first. Overall it came out pretty easy, the only issue was the removing the nuts where the exhaust connects to the headers. Rob was able to get them out without much difficulty by using a torch to heat them. Here is a pic of my exhaust removed -
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Next we worked on removing the exhaust on Rob's car. It was pretty easy as Rob had already disconnected the exhaust and the headers as he had just installed Bimmer Brake Gen 3 header on his car. Here is a pic of the Corsa exhaust we removed from Rob's car -
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First we installed the Corsa exhaust on my car, again no hiccups and it was pretty straightforward. Once it was installed I started her up and took her for a spin around the block and I couldn't stop grinning :biggrin
Next we installed the stock exhaust on Rob's car, again no issues with the install. In fact the only problem for us was working on a black car at near 100F temperatures and it was also very humid, other than that it was all pretty straightforward.
Overall it was a fun day of wrenching :)
The trip to Charleston and back was about 1500 miles and car ran like a champ. At first I was not supposed to take my car but when I saw the opportunity to get the Corsa exhaust from Rob, I decided to take my car instead of my friend's. On the way to and back from Charleston, the car passed a few milestones -
The coveted "123456 789.0" -
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Next -
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A small review of the Gruppe M intake and the UUC TSE3 Corsa exhaust combination -
I had a taste of this combination at the 2015 zhpmafia re-union in Cincinnati when BP offered to take me and Rivkah in his car on a small drive. I immediately wanted to have them both on my car since then and started looking for them ever since. I installed the Gruppe M intake earlier this year in March and now that I have the Corsa exhaust too, thought I would write my views on them.
One thing I did not want the exhaust to do was make the car sound more powerful than it is. I was a little worried that the Corsa exhaust might do that but since I have had it for about a week now, I can safely say that it is not the case.
At Idle -
The exhaust has a nice rumble to it at idle almost muscle car-ish I think and in a good way. The best part is doing a cold start and waiting for the RPM to settle down.
At city driving speeds -
When the car is moving in traffic and in city speeds it sounds really nice and it does give out an occasional pop and a burble. You hardly hear the intake at low RPM's.
At highway speeds -
There absolutely zero drone. The car sounds pretty much stock at constant highway speeds. But press on the throttle slightly and it reminds you that it is there.
At WOT -
At WOT and below 4000 RPM the exhaust sounds amazing, I found myself giving snap throttle inputs just so I can hear the exhaust, BUT go past 4000 RPM and it is all Gruppe M. You hardly hear the exhaust note above 4000RPM and the more you climb up the revs the more louder the intake gets. It would be interesting to hear how the exhaust sounds on a stock intake but I must say that the combination of the these 2 is pretty much perfect and they compliment each other quite well, if that makes sense lol
One thing I noticed was how light the Corsa exhaust was compared to stock. It definitely shaved a lot of pounds. I honestly haven't noticed any performance gains but rev matching is much easier now. Not sure if its in my head or if others have experienced this too but I clearly feel a difference in how the engine responds to snap throttle inputs when trying to rev match.
BMWCurves
07-10-2016, 05:06 PM
Nice! I am envious of the Corsa exhaust...love the sound it makes. That's cool it worked out so well timing wise and so smoothly when you did the actual swap!
Got my first Blackstone oil analysis report this past week. Reading through their comments, it seems the engine seems to be in pretty good shape and they did not seem to find any issues. Here is the report -
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I couldn't figure out how to upload a pdf, so I had to take a snippet of the report :facepalm
Also the car now has 124982 miles. I replaced my CCV last year during the 4th July weekend and it had 102300 miles back then, so I drove about 22682 miles the last year. :) more miles = more smiles :biggrin
Sockethead
07-10-2016, 05:29 PM
The Corsa is definitely one of the best exhausts out there for our cars. I'm glad the timing was right for you :)
The Corsa is definitely one of the best exhausts out there for our cars. I'm glad the timing was right for you :)
Yup it certainly is! You did say your car sounds more raspy now but Im interested to hear it in person... it didn't work out that day but I'm sure il visit Charleston again!
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Nice! I am envious of the Corsa exhaust...love the sound it makes. That's cool it worked out so well timing wise and so smoothly when you did the actual swap!
Yup, you should really hear it in person... I am trying to upload a video of the exhaust but I think I need to upload it to YouTube first... Or is there an easier way?
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Sockethead
07-11-2016, 06:45 AM
Use tapatalk to upload right from your phone. That's the easiest way
NoVAphotog
07-11-2016, 06:52 AM
A small review of the Gruppe M intake and the UUC TSE3 Corsa exhaust combination -
I had a taste of this combination at the 2015 zhpmafia re-union in Cincinnati when BP offered to take me and Rivkah in his car on a small drive. I immediately wanted to have them both on my car since then and started looking for them ever since. I installed the Gruppe M intake earlier this year in March and now that I have the Corsa exhaust too, thought I would write my views on them.
One thing I did not want the exhaust to do was make the car sound more powerful than it is. I was a little worried that the Corsa exhaust might do that but since I have had it for about a week now, I can safely say that it is not the case.
At Idle -
The exhaust has a nice rumble to it at idle almost muscle car-ish I think and in a good way. The best part is doing a cold start and waiting for the RPM to settle down.
At city driving speeds -
When the car is moving in traffic and in city speeds it sounds really nice and it does give out an occasional pop and a burble. You hardly hear the intake at low RPM's.
At highway speeds -
There absolutely zero drone. The car sounds pretty much stock at constant highway speeds. But press on the throttle slightly and it reminds you that it is there.
At WOT -
At WOT and below 4000 RPM the exhaust sounds amazing, I found myself giving snap throttle inputs just so I can hear the exhaust, BUT go past 4000 RPM and it is all Gruppe M. You hardly hear the exhaust note above 4000RPM and the more you climb up the revs the more louder the intake gets. It would be interesting to hear how the exhaust sounds on a stock intake but I must say that the combination of the these 2 is pretty much perfect and they compliment each other quite well, if that makes sense lol
One thing I noticed was how light the Corsa exhaust was compared to stock. It definitely shaved a lot of pounds. I honestly haven't noticed any performance gains but rev matching is much easier now. Not sure if its in my head or if others have experienced this too but I clearly feel a difference in how the engine responds to snap throttle inputs when trying to rev match.
Awesome work San and Rob and Co.!
Rob is an awesome friend to have! I made the journey up to NJ when I got my LSD for his installation wizardry. Had a blast...I'd have to say making the trek to Charleston, SC is infinitely better though. No tolls or shit roads!
Do you have a stock airbox to swap in and test, San? I don't think I've ever heard a video of one of our guys' cars with the stock box and that exhaust. Everyone has the golden combo. lol
Awesome work San and Rob and Co.!
Rob is an awesome friend to have! I made the journey up to NJ when I got my LSD for his installation wizardry. Had a blast...I'd have to say making the trek to Charleston, SC is infinitely better though. No tolls or shit roads!
Do you have a stock airbox to swap in and test, San? I don't think I've ever heard a video of one of our guys' cars with the stock box and that exhaust. Everyone has the golden combo. lol
Thanks Daniel! Yes I do have the stock intake ... Will definitely swap them over to see how different it sounds :thumbsup
No tolls and shitty roads but the traffic was awful, speed limit was 70 but couldn't do more than 55 because there were so many cars on the road!
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Sockethead
07-11-2016, 07:44 AM
Thanks for the compliments Daniel! I like wrenching with fellow members. We all share the same passion for our cars that regular mortals don't understand ;)
Daniel, when your drove in my car, that is pretty much the sound of the Corsa with the stock air box. The Dinan air box I have doesn't add any additional noise.
San, You know it's funny, I was just telling Kristen how there aren't any EZpass charges on my CC anymore. Up north, it wasn't uncommon to have a $75 per month charge.
Sockethead
07-11-2016, 07:49 AM
Here are a couple of clips of my car with the headers and ZHP exhaust.
https://vimeo.com/174227097
https://vimeo.com/174227174
BMWCurves
07-11-2016, 07:51 AM
Thanks Daniel! Yes I do have the stock intake ... Will definitely swap them over to see how different it sounds :thumbsup
No tolls and shitty roads but the traffic was awful, speed limit was 70 but couldn't do more than 55 because there were so many cars on the road!
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Definitely interested in that!
San, You know it's funny, I was just telling Kristen how there aren't any EZpass charges on my CC anymore. Up north, it wasn't uncommon to have a $75 per month charge.
Oh ya, when I bought my Zhp in New Jersey, I had to drive up and down i95 a couple of times... Definitely not cheap!
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Here are a couple of clips of my car with the headers and ZHP exhaust.
https://vimeo.com/174227097
https://vimeo.com/174227174
As you said it does sound like an e46 M3... Doesn't seem too loud...
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Crossed 125k miles today... Thinking if it's a good time to replace the radiator and fuel pump...
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July 25, 2016 - 126265 miles
I liked the look of the yellow fog lamps on a few cars I've seen here so I decided to give it a try. Bought a sheet of yellow laminex film from Amazon for about $5 and used a pair of scissors to cut the fog lamps profile. It looks fine from a few feet away but I will redo it soon as there are some bubbles on the surface, like the bubbles on a cell phone screen when the screen protector isn't installed properly. But overall I'm happy with how it turned out...
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Edit: looking at pic above I think the car will look much better if I paint the lower grill black. Will do it soon...
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BMWCurves
07-26-2016, 07:19 AM
I like the look of the yellow fog lamps. I'm on the fence on whether or not I'll do it myself, but it's good to know it looks good on a dark car like yours.
I also really like the ///M colors on the grille. I have it on mine and still think it looks a bit much but my car needs a little accent color here and there.
+1 for painting your lower grille, it'll make the car look new
I like the look of the yellow fog lamps. I'm on the fence on whether or not I'll do it myself, but it's good to know it looks good on a dark car like yours.
I also really like the ///M colors on the grille. I have it on mine and still think it looks a bit much but my car needs a little accent color here and there.
+1 for painting your lower grille, it'll make the car look new
Thanks!
Ya I wasn't sure if I would like them or not too, but since the film was only $5 thought I'd try it... Think il keep them...
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slater
07-26-2016, 07:49 AM
I like the look of the yellow fog lamps. I'm on the fence on whether or not I'll do it myself, but it's good to know it looks good on a dark car like yours.
+1, looks great, san! i've got some yellow fogs here that i think i'll put on the estoril car... it will enhance the frenchness of the car. :) (estoril is a spanish word, but the blue looks very french to me. ;))
BMWCurves
07-26-2016, 08:12 AM
+1, looks great, san! i've got some yellow fogs here that i think i'll put on the estoril car... it will enhance the frenchness of the car. :) (estoril is a spanish word, but the blue looks very french to me. ;))
I thought white was more of a French color :p
http://i.imgur.com/BbgL7x3.gif
slater
07-26-2016, 08:14 AM
I thought white was more of a French color :p
http://i.imgur.com/BbgL7x3.gif
it is! so is estoril, LOL. ;)
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az3579
07-26-2016, 08:25 AM
it is! so is estoril, LOL. ;)
http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=26600&stc=1
Sigh.
+1, looks great, san! i've got some yellow fogs here that i think i'll put on the estoril car... it will enhance the frenchness of the car. :) (estoril is a spanish word, but the blue looks very french to me. ;))
Thanks Peter!
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I thought white was more of a French color :p
http://i.imgur.com/BbgL7x3.gif
it is! so is estoril, LOL. ;)
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:rofl
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danewilson77
08-01-2016, 05:47 PM
Ha!
S7 Edge, out
Have been travelling for the last 3 weeks so did not get a chance to update the project thread.
127662 miles - August 25th, 2016
Replaced the radiator with BMW OEM #17119071517 as preventive maintenance. This was the only part from the cooling system that needed to be replaced, all the others were replaced before the car had 100k miles. It was a pain to get the hoses off and I needed to be extra careful as I had to reuse them. Did have a hiccup when I was bolting the expansion tank mounting plate to the new radiator, I had rounded off a Torx head screw :facepalm I bought a bolt extractor thinking I could use it to remove it but the screw was too small, so I had to improvise. I used a hacksaw and converted the torx head to a flat head and was able to secure the mounting plate to the new radiator :ninja It was not the done with a lot of finesse but it worked. From then on it did not take long to put everything back together. Everything seems to be working fine, went on a 1500 miles road trip and the coolant level did not drop.
Old radiator:
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New radiator:
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Torx/now Flathead screw:
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129063 miles, August 30, 2016
Changed Engine oil and filter. BMW/Shell 5W-30 and OEM filter
130332 miles, September 29, 2016
Got the driver side airbag recall done today. Left the car at the dealership early morning and picked it up late evening. They did provide me with a loaner, a 2015 KIA SEDONA :facepalm
The dealership also did a multipoint inspection, not sure if all dealerships do this or if it was just this, but I'm happy they did. Here is the report-
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160930/266565b8ddc312e1b53bb000110654fe.pnghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160930/3c15a3b1a555e6f1f0bd0896977b3090.png
I'm happy that everything looks good. They did recommend I replace the brake fluid which I was planning to soon.
They also recommended adding a fuel system drier and injector cleaner... anyone here ever use those?
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Sockethead
09-29-2016, 05:02 PM
Kristen brought me home the BMW stuff to try when my car was running crappy after winter storage a few years ago... I guess it helped....
fw_fw
09-29-2016, 05:07 PM
This is the BG stuff they are talking about and that they probably want you to spend $100+ on. While it does help, it is a big profit maker for service departments:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JMGAZIA/ref=s9_wish_gw_d8_g263_i3?ie=UTF8&colid=2QMZSX285DMAZ&coliid=I3SU4WT1783OJL&fpl=fresh&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=&pf_rd_r=Z9KGM3HQME1VFCN1SXDP&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=439659db-41fa-4a3b-8e0f-31b9d08e4568&pf_rd_i=desktop
danewilson77
09-29-2016, 05:19 PM
This is the BG stuff they are talking about and that they probably want you to spend $100+ on. While it does help, it is a big profit maker for service departments:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JMGAZIA/ref=s9_wish_gw_d8_g263_i3?ie=UTF8&colid=2QMZSX285DMAZ&coliid=I3SU4WT1783OJL&fpl=fresh&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=&pf_rd_r=Z9KGM3HQME1VFCN1SXDP&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=439659db-41fa-4a3b-8e0f-31b9d08e4568&pf_rd_i=desktop
I get it from a local guy for $15/can
S7 Edge, out
holyc0w
09-29-2016, 05:20 PM
How do they determine if your car should get the fuel treatment? Mileage interval?
danewilson77
09-29-2016, 05:22 PM
How do they determine if your car should get the fuel treatment? Mileage interval?
It's mainly preventative maintenance but can be recommended for emission codes or if car has lost some pep.
S7 Edge, out
Appreciate all your inputs! The dealership surprisingly asked me only $30 to add it, but I declined because I wasn't sure if it was necessary or not...
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136695 miles - January 12, 2017
Cleaned and oiled the Gruppe M Intake's K&N air filter using this kit -
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00029WYEY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Oh how I missed the sound of this intake :biggrin
BMWCurves
01-12-2017, 10:16 PM
Agreed. The top end sound at WOT is nice.
Since it's the beginning of the year I thought it would be a good idea to list out all the maintenance items that most likely will need attention -
CCV (again :crying ) + O2Pilot mod
VANOS + VCG
Engine Mounts - M3 upgrade
New rear tires - if I decide to buy Conti's DWS06 again
RTABSs
CSB/Guibo
Fuel Pump - bought already waiting for the one in the car to fail
Subframe bushings - probably a long shot but let's see
Wheels - unlikely unless I find a good deal on used Apex Arc 8's or square set of BMW style 68's (8.5" width)
Brake pads and Rotors
Don't think anything else needs attention but we will see :)
BMWCurves
01-25-2017, 04:43 PM
That diff could use a little limited slip...
Kidding, that looks like a solid maintenance list for 2017!
And even though more and more people have them, I won't stop encouraging APEXes for replacement wheels.
That diff could use a little limited slip...
Kidding, that looks like a solid maintenance list for 2017!
And even though more and more people have them, I won't stop encouraging APEXes for replacement wheels.
I did think about a LSD but since I don't plan on Tracking the car and it isn't cheap, I thought I will take care of the maintenance items, for now at least.
Also added brakes to the list!
Anybody have any experience with this?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000Y190WE/ref=psdc_9001143011_t1_B00002N67I
Right now I just water the car down and apply car shampoo using a wash mitt but I was thinking this would be better.
anandoc
01-25-2017, 05:07 PM
Thats a nice list. I got the rear suspension overhauled late last year and it made such a huge difference. Don't think you need to attack the subframe bushings - per Peter those do not wear out as much as the RTABs or the upper/lower (outer) ball-joints.
I also have VANOS + oil line (plus VCG) and brake overhaul as part of my 2017 list. The brake overhaul will consist of pads, rotors, calipers and lines.
Anybody have any experience with this?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000Y190WE/ref=psdc_9001143011_t1_B00002N67I
Right now I just water the car down and apply car shampoo using a wash mitt but I was thinking this would be better.
Look into adams polishes.
ELCID86
01-25-2017, 05:22 PM
Get a former. You will like it.
Why do you need another CCV??
ELCID86
01-25-2017, 05:22 PM
Get a former. You will like it.
Why do you need another CCV??
I have a tool to help with SF and RTAB bushings.
Thats a nice list. I got the rear suspension overhauled late last year and it made such a huge difference. Don't think you need to attack the subframe bushings - per Peter those do not wear out as much as the RTABs or the upper/lower (outer) ball-joints.
I also have VANOS + oil line (plus VCG) and brake overhaul as part of my 2017 list. The brake overhaul will consist of pads, rotors, calipers and lines.
Thanks! I keep hearing clunks from the rear end occasionally and I already replaced all 3 diff bushings. I will first tackle the csb/guibo and see if that makes a difference, if not the most likely culprits I guess are the subframe bushings...
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Look into adams polishes.
Thanks Vas, will look at those.
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I have a tool to help with SF and RTAB bushings.
I tried to do the O2pilot mod this last weekend and I saw this -
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170126/197460b0fa18ad3c184c5861e4ea5d94.jpg
Yup I remember, will hit you up when I need the tool Shawn!
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ELCID86
01-25-2017, 05:46 PM
Hmm. Nut butter... tried just taking it for a spirited drive?
Hmm. Nut butter... tried just taking it for a spirited drive?
Yup, I do that quite regularly. Hence the disappointment ☹️
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BMWCurves
01-25-2017, 06:14 PM
That's disappointing, I feel like you changed it just last year.
I fear what mine looks like, but I'll be doing the O2 pilot mod or a catch can if/when I replace it.
That's disappointing, I feel like you changed it just last year.
I fear what mine looks like, but I'll be doing the O2 pilot mod or a catch can if/when I replace it.
Yup replaced it 1.5 years and 35k miles ago. I thought about a catch can too but I think I'd like to keep it stock, for now at least. If this ccv goes bad too then Il probably go with a catch can...
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137007 miles - February 1 , 2017
Changed the oil and filter. BMW/Shell Oil with Mann filter
Ive been noticing something different driving the Zhp recently and I am hoping you guys can help me figure it out.
The car is being upset by bumps on the road a lot more than usual. It feels kinda soft and floppy, this wasn't the case say a few months ago. It doesn't roll any more or less but the body sort of feels loose. I also haven't really changed the damper setting on the koni yellows recently. I've replaced the FCAB's and front end link about 30-35k miles ago and I haven't changed any rear suspension bits apart from the dampers but am planning to do so,namely rtabs and end links.
So any ideas what might cause this?
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slater
04-03-2017, 09:58 AM
Ive been noticing something different driving the Zhp recently and I am hoping you guys can help me figure it out.
The car is being upset by bumps on the road a lot more than usual. It feels kinda soft and floppy, this wasn't the case say a few months ago. It doesn't roll any more or less but the body sort of feels loose. I also haven't really changed the damper setting on the koni yellows recently. I've replaced the FCAB's and front end link about 30-35k miles ago and I haven't changed any rear suspension bits apart from the dampers but am planning to do so,namely rtabs and end links.
So any ideas what might cause this?
it's such a subjective thing... hard to diagnose without driving it.
how many miles on your car?
i would start with adjusting the damping on the yellows, just one click stiffer. see what happens.
then, i would replace the RTABs and outer control arm bushings - if they are still original, yeah, you definitely want to replace them.
it's such a subjective thing... hard to diagnose without driving it.
how many miles on your car?
i would start with adjusting the damping on the yellows, just one click stiffer. see what happens.
then, i would replace the RTABs and outer control arm bushings - if they are still original, yeah, you definitely want to replace them.
Car has 1388xx miles. Ya I agree, really have to drive the car. I'm having to give a lot more steering input as the car doesn't feel stable. I was thinking maybe it could be the steering guibo/coupler as well.
Ya I am planning on replacing all the rear suspension parts minus the subframe and diff bushings soon.
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slater
04-03-2017, 10:38 AM
Car has 1388xx miles. Ya I agree, really have to drive the car. I'm having to give a lot more steering input as the car doesn't feel stable. I was thinking maybe it could be the steering guibo/coupler as well.
Ya I am planning on replacing all the rear suspension parts minus the subframe and diff bushings soon.
138K on the stock RTABs? yep, those need to be changed. ;)
go with the M3 units for the upper and lower outer control arm bushings, too.
and yes, the steering coupler is a good idea too. :)
138K on the stock RTABs? yep, those need to be changed. ;)
go with the M3 units for the upper and lower outer control arm bushings, too.
and yes, the steering coupler is a good idea too. :)
Cool, will keep that in mind :)
Btw how do you check if subframe bushings are ok or not?
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Sockethead
04-03-2017, 02:29 PM
When you say it's not stable, is it tramlining? I haven't followed your thread in a while, what condition are your tires in? I had Bridgestone's and Dunlop's tramline really bad towards the end of their life.
I changed my RTAB at 141k and they were still in great shape. You can stick a pry bar in there and check to see how easy it moves, they're designed to move but if it's sloppy, then you'll know they are bad.
Also, did you use OEM LCAB? It varies but I've gotten as little 40k out of OEM
When you say it's not stable, is it tramlining? I haven't followed your thread in a while, what condition are your tires in? I had Bridgestone's and Dunlop's tramline really bad towards the end of their life.
I changed my RTAB at 141k and they were still in great shape. You can stick a pry bar in there and check to see how easy it moves, they're designed to move but if it's sloppy, then you'll know they are bad.
Also, did you use OEM LCAB? It varies but I've gotten as little 40k out of OEM
Don't think it's tramlining as I'm noticing this only when going over uneven surfaces and it's vertical movement rather than lateral. But my rears tires are quite close to being worn though, I have dws 06s and I can barely see the W on them now.
I've used lemforder fcabs and replaced them about 35k miles ago.
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Sockethead
04-03-2017, 05:08 PM
If your tires are that worn, I still wouldn't rule that out.
Tramlining is worse over uneven surfaces especially when the road surface is crowned or worn
If your tires are that worn, I still wouldn't rule that out.
Tramlining is worse over uneven surfaces especially when the road surface is crowned or worn
Oh ok. Guess Il start with checking rear suspension bushings and replace them. Was planning on buying new 17" wheels and tires anyway as I will be moving to Michigan in about 2 month. Don't think the 135s will last very long on those roads.
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139027 miles - April 8 , 2017
Replaced the OFHG, that was leaking. The old gasket was still intact but was very brittle and quite flat, so was leaking quite a bit. Replacing it was not too difficult.
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Also flushed the Brake fluid, as it was done almost 50k miles ago by the PO. The fluid as expected was quite dark and was definitely overdue. Drove the car today but did not notice any significant difference in braking performance or pedal feel.
Also since the weather was so good, I decided to wash the car. Just thought I would let everyone know that I have been using AMMO NYC Hydrate Paint Moisturizer and I quite like it. A few squirts on a microfiber towel when wiping the car down and it removes the water quite cleanly without leaving water marks. I recommend it!
https://www.ammonyc.com/shop/ammo-hydrate/
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BMWCurves
04-09-2017, 06:07 PM
Solid stuff. I can't believe you're close to 140k miles.
Solid stuff. I can't believe you're close to 140k miles.
Thanks William! Now that the temperatures are going higher and roads are free of salt, Il be driving a lot more. I plan on replacing a lot of parts in the next 2 months, mostly driveline and suspension parts. Also I may be driving to D.C. next month, Il hit you up if/when I'm there...
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BMWCurves
04-10-2017, 09:24 AM
Thanks William! Now that the temperatures are going higher and roads are free of salt, Il be driving a lot more. I plan on replacing a lot of parts in the next 2 months, mostly driveline and suspension parts. Also I may be driving to D.C. next month, Il hit you up if/when I'm there...
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I can imagine, this weather has me daydreaming of driving my car with all the windows down on a nice afternoon ride down some nice back road.
Definitely let me know if you'll be up this way! I'm pretty busy with my last exams/paper, friends from home visiting, my college reunion, and a friend's wedding, but I'll do my best to make time.
NoVAphotog
04-10-2017, 11:52 AM
I can imagine, this weather has me daydreaming of driving my car with all the windows down on a nice afternoon ride down some nice back road.
Definitely let me know if you'll be up this way! I'm pretty busy with my last exams/paper, friends from home visiting, my college reunion, and a friend's wedding, but I'll do my best to make time.
+1
Drove her for the first time in a month today...felt so good.
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BMWCurves
04-10-2017, 12:27 PM
+1
Drove her for the time in a month today...felt so good.
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Lorenzo
04-10-2017, 01:21 PM
+1
Drove her for the first time in a month today...felt so good.
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Beautiful! You counting the days to May 7? I'm excited to see your entry on that day. You'll be setting the high water mark for us all.
ELCID86
04-10-2017, 01:34 PM
Let us know when you are down this way and let's get together.
Let us know when you are down this way and let's get together.
Will do Shawn!
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142022 miles - May 15 , 2017
Replaced-
fuel pump (16146766942)
o-ring/washer (16111184084)
The fuel pump was still working fine without any issues but changed it as I have a lot of road trips planned, since the weather got better, so I thought it would be best to replace it in the comfort of my garage rather than on the side of the road.
I've had the car for almost 3 years now and I never missed having the 2 extra doors until yesterday. Would have been so much easier to replace the fuel pump from the rear door!
Also a latest (not a very good) pic of the car
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ELCID86
05-17-2017, 02:22 PM
Yep. That's not vet y good alrighty. :-)
Operation CCV, for the 2nd time
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143115 miles - May 28, 2017
Replaced CCV for the 2nd time. The oil consumption went up and I noticed mayo on the oil filler cap and the oil drain tube back when I tried to do the O2Pilot mod. I did think about going with the GAS kit but I decoded against it -
1. It was too expensive, $100 vs $400.
2. I am moving to MI in 2 weeks, where I plan to drive the car only in summer and about 80 miles a day, so short trips and driving in colder weather is not going to be a problem.
It took me about 6 hours from start to finish, which was much faster than the last time out. I also used a 1-way check valve on the drain tube (?) to oil pan along with the installing a pipe on the oil separator with one end blocked, which I will connect to the intake manifold (O2Pilot mod) if my oil consumption does not get better. :fingerscrossed
BMWCurves
05-29-2017, 08:15 PM
143115 miles - May 28, 2017
Replaced CCV for the 2nd time. The oil consumption went up and I noticed mayo on the oil filler cap and the oil drain tube back when I tried to do the O2Pilot mod. I did think about going with the GAS kit but I decoded against it -
1. It was too expensive, $100 vs $400.
2. I am moving to MI in 2 weeks, where I plan to drive the car only in summer and about 80 miles a day, so short trips and driving in colder weather is not going to be a problem.
It took me about 6 hours from start to finish, which was much faster than the last time out. I also used a 1-way check valve on the drain tube (?) to oil pan along with the installing a pipe on the oil separator with one end blocked, which I will connect to the intake manifold (O2Pilot mod) if my oil consumption does not get better. :fingerscrossed
Let us know how the oil consumption goes.
Sockethead
05-30-2017, 06:37 AM
Yep you'll be fine with that schedule in MI.
I never changed out my CCV the whole life of the car.(143k) I bought it 3 yrs old with 44k on it. The car came out of Syracuse NY but ever since I've owned it, it's been garage kept and stored during the harshest winter months. No consistent short trips. When I removed it to install the SC, it appeared to be in great shape with no mayo anywhere...
Let the wrenching begin
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ELCID86
06-04-2017, 10:14 AM
:like and a carpeted garage!? :-0
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143285 miles - June 4, 2017
I've been slacking in updating this thread, since I moved to Michigan. Done a bit of work over the past 2 months. Before I moved to MI, I decided to change the RTAB's, Tie rods as I don't have a garage in MI. Also wanted to change all 4 trailing arm ball joints (Lemforder 33306852895 - M3 part) but was not able to.
Replaced RTAB's (Lemforder 33326770817 - M3 part). Noticed quite a big difference in the way the car behaved. The rear end of the car is now much more planted especially over bumpy roads. The RTAB's were shot which is not surprising as the car had over 143k miles.
Replaced Tie rods (Left - Lemforder 32106777503 and Right - Lemforder 32106777504). The Tie Rods were completely shot, there was a lot of ply in them, much worse than I had thought they were. My steering was always quite hard to turn, compared to other zhp's I had driven. I always thought it was because the power steering pump was going bad. After I replaced the Tie Rods, the steering is so light that I thought I hadn't torqued everything down, but it was the Tie Rods that caused the steering to be as hard as it was. Anyway I am glad that I can turn the steering with one hand now.
Also got an alignment done at the dealership post RTAB's and Tie Rods replacement.
anandoc
08-13-2017, 06:11 PM
Good work man. I too got my outer upper+lower bushings replaced with the M3 balljoints last fall along with the RTABs with limiters and the difference was quite noticeable.
What was the issue with the balljoints ?
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144122 miles - June 20, 2017
Replaced the 135's with Apex Arc 8s with Michelin PSS that I bought from Daniel :headbang
I always liked the Arc 8s and wanted them on my zhp. Since the roads are quite bad in MI and the rear 135s were worn down to the threads almost, I wasn't sure if I should buy another rear set of Continental dws06 since the fronts had more than half tread left or buy new Apex 17" wheels and tires to make the ride a little more forgiving. Fortunately for me Daniel listed them for sale at the right time for me to buy them. After I moved to MI, my fiance and I along with a friend drove to Daniel's place to pick them up. Met Daniel at his place and we went out for lunch before Daniel let me drive his zhp, which he has sold since :( . I've driven quite a few zhp's but his was right up there. It just felt well sorted and tight. Made me realize I had a lot of work to do to bring it top shape. While having lunch, Daniel told me about his plans to sell his zhp, which made me quite sad, but his reasons made a lot of sense.
I got about 36k miles from the Continental dws06 and the fronts still have more than half tread life left. With a square set I am sure I would've gotten more than 50k miles from them, easily. Anyway the arc 8s made the steering a bit lighter which was expected. The ride is a little better but honestly I expected the difference to be quite significant, but I think the small difference between the 135s with Conti dws06 and Arc8s with PSS is because of the sidewall stiffness. The conti dws06 seems like a much softer tires in general which does make the ride a little better. But overall I am quite happy with the way they look, drive and ride :)
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147206 miles - July31, 2017
Replaced oil (BMW twin power turbo 7qts) and filter (Mann 11427512300). Went over 10k miles since the last oil and filter change as I don't have a garage now and I am not allowed to change the oil in my apartment compound. Had to go to a friend's place to get it done.
Good news - The oil consumption seems to have gone away since I replaced the CCV.
Bad news - When I replaced the CCV, I also changed the dip stick o-ring and I think I did not seat it properly as the dip stick shows the oil level to be low, even after I just put in 7 quarts of oil. Will fix this when the zhp goes into storage in winter.
Washed the zhp today and it crossed 148k yesterday. I drive about 80 miles a day now, so the miles keep going up.
Good work man. I too got my outer upper+lower bushings replaced with the M3 balljoints last fall along with the RTABs with limiters and the difference was quite noticeable.
Thanks anando! I wish I got the time to replace the ball joints as well but was not able to as I was busy wrapping up at my old work place and packing for my move to MI...
What was the issue with the balljoints ?
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The rear end of the car was/is not very stable on bumpy roads. It improved a lot when I replaced the RTAB's but it still does not feel 100% right. Also I looked at them when I was replacing the RTAB's and they looked like they were shot and if the condition of the old RTAB's that I removed is anything to go by then are well past their useful life.
The rear end of the car was/is not very stable on bumpy roads. It improved a lot when I replaced the RTAB's but it still does not feel 100% right. Also I looked at them when I was replacing the RTAB's and they looked like they were shot and if the condition of the old RTAB's that I removed is anything to go by then are well past their useful life.
Did you have install issues with them? Just curious to why you didn't install the m3 balljoints
Did you have install issues with them? Just curious to why you didn't install the m3 balljoints
I didn't have time to try and install them. I was in the middle of moving to MI and joining a new job and wrapping things up at my old work place. I don't have a garage now to install them and even if I did I would need to get an alignment done after installing the ball joints and I don't think I want to spend another $150 on it since I got an alignment just 2 months ago after the rtab install. Ideally I would've liked to install all new bushings at the rear at the same time and that was the plan but it just didn't work out that way.
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I didn't have time to try and install them. I was in the middle of moving to MI and joining a new job and wrapping things up at my old work place. I don't have a garage now to install them and even if I did I would need to get an alignment done after installing the ball joints and I don't think I want to spend another $150 on it since I got an alignment just 2 months ago after the rtab install. Ideally I would've liked to install all new bushings at the rear at the same time and that was the plan but it just didn't work out that way.
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Gotcha. Thanks for the clarification.
Bought her 3 years ago today [emoji4]
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ELCID86
09-05-2017, 11:49 AM
Bought her 3 years ago today [emoji4]
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Happy anniversary!
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BMWCurves
09-05-2017, 12:07 PM
Congrats! Here's to many more years of wonderful ownership
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johnrando
09-05-2017, 07:31 PM
+1
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Thanks fellas
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Had a friend take a few pics of my car [emoji4]
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fredo
09-18-2017, 05:31 PM
:like
BMWCurves
09-18-2017, 06:16 PM
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Sockethead
09-19-2017, 05:34 AM
Damn, your car is looking good... I don't remember those wheels on your car
:like
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Thanks guys :cheers
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Damn, your car is looking good... I don't remember those wheels on your car
Thanks Rob!
I bought them from Daniel before he sold his Zhp back in June.
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Sockethead
09-19-2017, 05:41 AM
They look really good on your car!
slater
09-19-2017, 06:14 AM
dang san, looking good! love those pics! :cheers
ELCID86
09-19-2017, 02:36 PM
Looking good Sandeep. Love this one.
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They look really good on your car!
dang san, looking good! love those pics! :cheers
Looking good Sandeep. Love this one.
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Somehow missed this.
Thanks guys! :cheers
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156558 miles - October 22, 2017
Installed new low beam bulbs. Went with morimoto's. The light output is considerably better now.
Also rotated the wheel/tires.
Thanks to Spencer for his help with installing the bulbs and helping out with rotating the tires.
Also Botond coded the DRLs on and the 5 blink. Thanks again BP.
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704sw
10-23-2017, 06:52 AM
Glad the light output was improved! I was going to ask about that later today.
The tire rotation: I think we were pretty quick. Maybe you, Rivkah, and I should start a pit team and make the big bucks!
Glad the light output was improved! I was going to ask about that later today.
The tire rotation: I think we were pretty quick. Maybe you, Rivkah, and I should start a pit team and make the big bucks!
It's probably the best $50 I've spent on the car. We'll see how long the last but initial impressions are quite good.
We did knock it off quite quickly didn't we? I was concentrating so much on rotating the tires that I completely forgot to check for tread depth and for any uneven wear. They seem to look good from what I can remember though. Oh well.
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ELCID86
10-25-2017, 02:39 AM
156558 miles - October 22, 2017
Installed new low beam bulbs. Went with morimoto's. The light output is considerably better now.
Also rotated the wheel/tires.
Thanks to Spencer for his help with installing the bulbs and helping out with rotating the tires.
Also Botond coded the DRLs on and the 5 blink. Thanks again BP.
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Why did you go with DRLs?
ZHPizza
10-25-2017, 06:01 AM
Why did you go with DRLs?
I coded mine on for safety reasons more than anything
Why did you go with DRLs?
As Nate said it’s safety more than anything. I think people are too used to seeing cars drive around with lights on. Also I think it looks kinda nice.
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BMWCurves
10-25-2017, 07:01 PM
As Nate said it’s safety more than anything. I think people are too used to seeing cars drive around with lights on. Also I think it looks kinda nice.
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What is this "safety" thing you talk about?
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Sockethead
10-26-2017, 05:45 AM
So you made it to the meet? Sorry we missed you... we could only make it for a few hours Friday night with the kids.... We would of enjoyed seeing you guys!
So you made it to the meet? Sorry we missed you... we could only make it for a few hours Friday night with the kids.... We would of enjoyed seeing you guys!
Hey Rob, yup Rivkah and I both made it to the reunion. We reached at about 915pm Friday night. We were both hoping to see you, Kristen and the boys too. I actually thought you guys left early Friday because of the boys but we’re going to back the next day but then I think BP said that you weren’t going to.
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Sockethead
10-30-2017, 06:20 AM
yea, unfortunately for me, what was supposed to be a weekend getaway for dad, morphed into a full blown family trip to Columbus to see Kristen's family but family comes first...
but family comes first...
Yup, always! [emoji4]
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704sw
11-04-2017, 01:11 PM
San, was it you who said you wanted a cinnamon interior? If so, let the peer pressure begin...
http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=593410
BMWCurves
11-04-2017, 07:18 PM
$2,800? Yeesh.
704sw
11-04-2017, 07:55 PM
$2,800? Yeesh.
The last complete cinny in that condition was $3200. This one’s a bargain!
holyc0w
11-04-2017, 09:29 PM
Might as well pony up the extra $14k and get a car with that interior too
http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=591626
San, was it you who said you wanted a cinnamon interior? If so, let the peer pressure begin...
http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=593410
Yup I did, but damn that is ridiculous. Does look minty though...
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BMWCurves
12-11-2017, 10:46 AM
Any updates?
holyc0w
12-11-2017, 06:32 PM
Went back to the link I posted above. Somebody flipped the car for quite a profit.
Any updates?
Well kinda.
I’ve put the Zhp in storage to save it from the salty Detroit roads. I’ve tried to find an apartment with a garage so I park it and leave it trickle charging and also work on it when I get bored but it didn’t work out. So I had to rent 10x20 storage unit close to my place. The Zhp along with the tools, extra set of wheels/tires are in the storage unit now. Unfortunately the storage doesn’t have an electrical outlet, all it has is a single bulb. So I removed the battery and I will leave it on a trickle charger at home.
I’ve considered storing the Zhp in a shop/barn/wear house that people usually rent out but I thought if I have my own storage unit, I can work on he Zhp when the weather gets a little better sometime next year (min tonight is expected to be 7f). I’ve also looked at your thread to see what you did when stored your Zhp while you were away and I kinda did the same. Moth balls, dryer sheets, swapping the 135s instead of the arc8 and inflating them to 45 psi.
Didn’t make a note of the mileage on the car :facepalm
I plan on replacing the vanos seals, vcg, spark plugs and possible engine mounts before I start driving again, but we’ll see how that goes. Also it seems like the previous battery leaked a bit and I saw some corrosion powder (is that even a term?) in the battery compartment. There seems to be no rust on the sheet metal, it almost seems like someone just took a handful and dropped it in there. So I will clean it up and apply some kinda anti rust coating. Currently driving my fiancée’s Chevy Cruze. But am looking at cpo X1’s, but I’m sure I won’t get one anytime soon cause the insurance rates in MI can sometimes be more than the car payments :cry
Anyway that’s the update for now [emoji4]
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Sockethead
12-14-2017, 06:50 AM
I'm a little late but you can try one of these in your storage unit for the trickle charger:
http://www.literarynobody.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/light-bulb-plug-in-adapter-screw-in-socket-adapter-and-insert-polarized-plug-make-sure-to-turn-off-light-fixture-before-installation-please-note-that-this-adapter-is-for-indoor-use-only.jpg
I'm a little late but you can try one of these in your storage unit for the trickle charger:
http://www.literarynobody.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/light-bulb-plug-in-adapter-screw-in-socket-adapter-and-insert-polarized-plug-make-sure-to-turn-off-light-fixture-before-installation-please-note-that-this-adapter-is-for-indoor-use-only.jpg
Thanks Rob! I did think about one of those, but I didn’t have the time to get one as the forecast suddenly changed to snow fall and I really wanted to get the car in storage before the roads were salted. I was planning originally to store the car this last weekend but had to do it on Wednesday last week because of the sudden change in forecast.
Don’t think I can install on of those now as the bulb socket is quite high and in the middle of the storage unit, right on top of the car and I don’t think I can reach it now with the car in the way.
Rob, I remember you and Kristen having an X1 35i xdrive. I am looking at cpo X1 28i xdrive and I was wondering if you had any idea about their reliability and if you would recommend one?
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Sockethead
12-14-2017, 07:13 AM
It was a great car. We really liked it. The year we had was based on the E9x platform, pretty mature platform by then so it was reliable.
The newer ones share nothing with the older ones... whole new car. Ours was an M sport too which made it a little nicer. It still had the older 6 speed auto though. The 28i have the turbo 4 banger with the 8 speed I believe. I really like that combo too
It was a great car. We really liked it. The year we had was based on the E9x platform, pretty mature platform by then so it was reliable.
The newer ones share nothing with the older ones... whole new car. Ours was an M sport too which made it a little nicer. It still had the older 6 speed auto though. The 28i have the turbo 4 banger with the 8 speed I believe. I really like that combo too
I am looking at the 2015 MY which is the last year for the E9x platform I think. There are some pretty good deals out there. Just need to convince my self that I need 2 BMW’s [emoji848]
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Sockethead
12-14-2017, 07:41 AM
There was no question about a second car for us since we wanted to keep our "nice" cars from getting destroyed in the winter... It helped that Kristen got a car expense allowance from her job at the dealership. Before that, our winter beater was an old Accord with about 190k and 3 pedals :)
having a second car also helps when the ZHP is down for maintenance and rerpair.... you don't have to worry about getting it fixed in time to get to work... plus being a black car, it's nice to be able to leave it at home when it rains right after you've spent hours making it look pretty
John in VA
12-14-2017, 09:21 AM
I am looking at the 2015 MY which is the last year for the E9x platform I think. There are some pretty good deals out there. Just need to convince my self that I need 2 BMW’s
They continued the E90 coupe through 2013. F30s started in 2012.
They continued the E90 coupe through 2013. F30s started in 2012.
What I meant was I am looking at 2015 X1, which was built in the E9x platform not the 3’er [emoji51]
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There was no question about a second car for us since we wanted to keep our "nice" cars from getting destroyed in the winter... It helped that Kristen got a car expense allowance from her job at the dealership. Before that, our winter beater was an old Accord with about 190k and 3 pedals :)
having a second car also helps when the ZHP is down for maintenance and rerpair.... you don't have to worry about getting it fixed in time to get to work... plus being a black car, it's nice to be able to leave it at home when it rains right after you've spent hours making it look pretty
Rivkah and I can manage with just one car so having another car for myself really isn’t necessary (apart from the Zhp that is) because of where our house and offices are located. But I agree with you, I like to take my own time to work on cars and not race against time [emoji4]
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704sw
12-14-2017, 09:41 AM
having a second car also helps when the ZHP is down for maintenance and rerpair.... you don't have to worry about getting it fixed in time to get to work...
This is what I’m convincing myself. Except my second car will likely be even older than the ZHP lol.
VANOS question-
I was all set to buy the besian vanos seals but I am starting to think at 160k miles, should I just replace the seals or just go with Dr.Vanos who I think also check tolerances of the entire unit in addition to replacing the seals? The zhp is still in the original vanos seals/unit...
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704sw
03-12-2018, 06:27 AM
VANOS question-
I was all set to buy the besian vanos seals but I am starting to think at 160k miles, should I just replace the seals or just go with Dr.Vanos who I think also check tolerances of the entire unit in addition to replacing the seals? The zhp is still in the original vanos seals/unit...
Literally had this conversation with @ZHPizza yesterday while working on my Vanos. I’ll let him chime in, but I think the verdict of our conversation was just go Beisan. He did his at nearly the same mileage as you, San.
Sockethead
03-12-2018, 06:51 AM
The problem with Dr Vanos is you have no idea of the history/age/mileage of the unit that you receive. I just went through this with my Dr Vanos unit. I went to rebuild it but it looked extremely worn. At least if it was my original, I'd know the history age/mileage of the unit. Also, I believe Dr vanos doesn't swap out the electric solenoids... at least it appeared that way on the rebuilt unit I got from them...I had an extensive conversation with Raj, the owner of Beisan, which convinced me even more that Beisan is the way to go...
ZHPizza
03-12-2018, 07:02 AM
Literally had this conversation with @ZHPizza yesterday while working on my Vanos. I’ll let him chime in, but I think the verdict of our conversation was just go Beisan. He did his at nearly the same mileage as you, San.Yup, go Besian. By the time you pull the vanos assembly off, it takes another 30 minutes of work to open it up and replace the seals. Just print off the instructions from his site and follow along. Grab a VCG kit from ECS and have at it. Also a good time to do spark plugs if you're due.
I replaced them on my 155k car, but it only has about 100k on the engine. O rings were hella hardened.
The problem with Dr Vanos is you have no idea of the history/age/mileage of the unit that you receive. I just went through this with my Dr Vanos unit. I went to rebuild it but it looked extremely worn. At least if it was my original, I'd know the history age/mileage of the unit. Also, I believe Dr vanos doesn't swap out the electric solenoids... at least it appeared that way on the rebuilt unit I got from them...I had an extensive conversation with Raj, the owner of Beisan, which convinced me even more that Beisan is the way to go...+1 we broke one of the Teflon rings yesterday and called Raj. He's overnighting a new one today.
My only regret is buying the cheaper seals from the Russian site (vanos-bmw or something) and the fitment was not nearly as good as Besian.
Besian it is then. Thanks folks.
Zhpizza, yup plan on replacing the spark plugs too, along with the leaky VCG...
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ZHPizza
03-12-2018, 09:37 AM
Besian it is then. Thanks folks.
Zhpizza, yup plan on replacing the spark plugs too, along with the leaky VCG...
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Get a Vanos gasket too! I forgot that one. Definitely need one of those.
Get a Vanos gasket too! I forgot that one. Definitely need one of those.
:thumbsup will do. I plan on repeating what William (BMWCurves) did and I think that was one of parts he replaced as well...
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BMWCurves
03-12-2018, 05:14 PM
Chiming in here randomly, but is there a part number for the two individual gaskets in the VANOS that sit between the VANOS cylinders and their respective covers? I didn't replace them in mine and wish I had, but couldn't find any specific part numbers for them, although a certain kit on Amazon has them.
ZHPizza
03-12-2018, 05:23 PM
Chiming in here randomly, but is there a part number for the two individual gaskets in the VANOS that sit between the VANOS cylinders and their respective covers? I didn't replace them in mine and wish I had, but couldn't find any specific part numbers for them, although a certain kit on Amazon has them.Don't think so since BMW only sells the vanos assembly as a part. I'm not worried about those, though. Looks like the seal is mostly made by the raised lip on the edge there.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180313/4a02a04c69b2cac699db8503e34d6b90.jpg
Sockethead
03-12-2018, 05:52 PM
Any seepage from those gaskets is just going back to the oil pan...
BMWCurves
03-12-2018, 08:40 PM
Any seepage from those gaskets is just going back to the oil pan...
I spent way too long looking at the word "seepage" and trying to figure out wth that means. My brian is fried tonight.
Sockethead
03-13-2018, 05:31 AM
seep·age
ˈsēpij/
noun
the slow escape of a liquid or gas through porous material or small holes.
the quantity of liquid or gas that seeps out.
:)
704sw
03-13-2018, 05:49 AM
Any seepage from those gaskets is just going back to the oil pan...
Pardon my ignorance, but I can’t tell if you’re saying “seep back to the oil pan” is a good outcome or a bad one...
Sockethead
03-13-2018, 05:59 AM
That part is internal as opposed to an external oil leak which causes oil to seep out of the engine, causing a mess and oil loss. An oil leak inside the engine is just going to return to the oil pan. I doubt those gaskets would leak bad enough to affect the oil pressure needed to activate the VANOS...
March 24th
Tranny Fluid change with Redline D4 ATF
Installed Apex Arc-8
I’m planning to take the Zhp out of storage on April 8th, so I started to work on the car slowly. Yesterday I swapped the 135s with the Apex/PSS and changed the transmission fluid. I previously used redline MTL and wasn’t too happy with it after a few thousand miles hopefully the ATF will be better.
Next on the list is VANOS seals and the “while I’m in there” parts including speak plugs.
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BMWCurves
03-25-2018, 01:55 PM
March 24th
Tranny Fluid change with Redline D4 ATF
Installed Apex Arc-8
I’m planning to take the Zhp out of storage on April 8th, so I started to work on the car slowly. Yesterday I swapped the 135s with the Apex/PSS and changed the transmission fluid. I previously used redline MTL and wasn’t too happy with it after a few thousand miles hopefully the ATF will be better.
Next on the list is VANOS seals and the “while I’m in there” parts including speak plugs.
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What didn't you like about MTL?
What didn't you like about MTL?
It was fine for the first 10-15k miles or so but later the gear shifting wasn’t smooth at all, felt like the oil degraded, especially 1-2 shift. But surprisingly as I was draining the oil yesterday, the oil didn’t look too bad, meaning it wasn’t dark and it still had the reddish hue to it. Recently I realized that redline themselves recommends ATF for our cars and some members here recommend it so thought I’d give it a try.
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158378 miles - April 7th 2018
Changed engine oil and filter.
Finally took the zhp out of storage after a bit of maintenance. 2 weeks ago I replaced the transmission oil and this past Saturday I replaced the engine oil and filter. I initially wanted to replace the VANOS, VCG and spark plugs while it was in storage but I was quite busy and wasn’t able to get to it. I will be out of the country for 3 weeks starting this Friday so it’l have to wait until end of May most likely. But I’m happy to be driving the zhp again. The car started without any issues. Also I think I prefer the redline ATF over the MTL I had earlier. Shifting gears seems much more smoother now. I drove the car about 200 miles since I took it out and all seems good so far...
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Went past 160k miles this past weekend when I drove to NJ and back on a 1400 mike road trip.
The VCG leak is quite bad now and is mostly responsible for the 600 Mile half quart top ups. But unfortunately don’t think I have the time till mid June to replace the VCG and VANOS. Car is filthy and is in need of a wash as well. :facepalm
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163097 miles - June 9th 2018
Replaced VANOS seals and spark plugs.
I was so long overdue to replace the vanos seals. The rubber seals were completely brittle and turned to plastic. I also replaced the spark plugs cause they have about 100k miles on them. They looked good with no black deposit on them. I also replaced few other seals which BMWCurves recommended. Overall wasn’t a difficult DIY. Just a lot of nuts and bolts to deal with.
I noticed the car seems to have a bit more torque at low end which was expected. I’m taking it easy for the 200 miles or so. Since my commute everyday is about 80 miles it shouldn’t take too long. It will be interesting to see how much difference there is once I start driving normally.
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704sw
06-11-2018, 06:47 AM
Nice, glad you got it squared away.
BMWCurves
06-11-2018, 10:26 AM
Nice, glad you got it squared away.
+1
My VCG was like hard plastic it was so brittle. 30% or the time spent on the job was getting all the little bits released from the valve cover and the block mating surface.
Glad you experienced the same small boost in torque as I did. I no longer notice it but I assume it’s still there.
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Nice, glad you got it squared away.
+1
My VCG was like hard plastic it was so brittle. 30% or the time spent on the job was getting all the little bits released from the valve cover and the block mating surface.
Glad you experienced the same small boost in torque as I did. I no longer notice it but I assume it’s still there.
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Thanks gents.
Just another item marked “complete” from a list that only seems to get bigger.
I may have to look at my dampers next, the car is reacting quite harshly to the sucky MI roads. I’d be disappointed if I have to replace them though as they only have about 55k miles on them and are 2.5 years old.
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Newjack
06-11-2018, 11:15 AM
If I remember right you can drive the car like you stole it to break in the VANOS seals faster.
I remember driving back from Dane's after doing mine and realizing how much low end torque I was missing out on in 6th gear at highway speeds. Felt good.
If I remember right you can drive the car like you stole it to break in the VANOS seals faster.
If that’s true then my drive will be much more fun :biggrin
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BMWCurves
06-11-2018, 11:59 AM
Thanks gents.
Just another item marked “complete” from a list that only seems to get bigger.
I may have to look at my dampers next, the car is reacting quite harshly to the sucky MI roads. I’d be disappointed if I have to replace them though as they only have about 55k miles on them and are 2.5 years old.
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What dampers do you have currently?
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What dampers do you have currently?
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Koni Yellows...
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Sockethead
06-12-2018, 05:36 AM
IDK about driving like you stole it after VANOS seals.... I did that and got a code for "Exhaust cam stuck"
IDK about driving like you stole it after VANOS seals.... I did that and got a code for "Exhaust cam stuck"
Damn. Don’t tell me you had to open it all up again to fix it.
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Sockethead
06-12-2018, 06:32 AM
I was like F'it! cleared the code and drove easy for a while and it never came back so I guess I'm good...
I went to Milwaukee for the weekend. When heading back yesterday, I tried to start the car but it didn’t crank. Took the key out and tried once again and no luck. I checked the voltage on the instrument cluster and it read 12.7V. I thought it was probably the starter so I asked my friends to push the car and we were able to start it and when I check the battery voltage when the car was running it was about 14.7V. I head back home after driving 7 hrs and once I park it at my car port I turn it off and try to start again and it starts right up. Earlier today I try to start the car again to get to work and it starts up without any issues. Once I get to work I check the battery voltage after I turn the car off and it’s 12.4V.
So I’m thinking it’s not the battery or the alternator and is probably the starter. FYI the battery is 4 years old.
Does the starter die suddenly and not work again or does it show this intermittent behavior before eventually going for good?
Any other possible causes you folks can think of?
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704sw
06-18-2018, 04:49 AM
Based on my experience with starter failure/replacement in the X3, it will be intermittent before completely failing.
My ZHP’s starter is in the intermittent phase, but I have a new one on the shelf for whenever I feel like doing it. About 1 in 5 times it will spin up, but not engage. I then take the key out, put it back in, and it starts on attempt #2 every single time. Thus, I think my solenoid is not pushing the starter motor wheel thing (yes that’s the proper term) onto the crank, so it’s just free-spinning in place. I probably am not typing that coherently, but it makes sense to me [emoji5]
ZHPizza
06-18-2018, 05:07 AM
Based on my experience with starter failure/replacement in the X3, it will be intermittent before completely failing.
My ZHP’s starter is in the intermittent phase, but I have a new one on the shelf for whenever I feel like doing it. About 1 in 5 times it will spin up, but not engage. I then take the key out, put it back in, and it starts on attempt #2 every single time. Thus, I think my solenoid is not pushing the starter motor wheel thing (yes that’s the proper term) onto the crank, so it’s just free-spinning in place. I probably am not typing that coherently, but it makes sense to me [emoji5]
You got it right bruh. Starters sometimes fail with the solenoid sticking and not pushing the starter gear out to the crank, but most of the time it's the worn brushes finding a dead spot in the motor. People always think I'm trying to trick them when I tell them to hit the starter with a hammer. It's a redneck way to shift the position of the brushes or loosen up a stuck solenoid until you can get the starter replaced. Unfortunately it takes two people to start the car this way and no one wants to be the hammer man.
http://parksidemotors.ca/how-does-a-hammer-fix-a-starter/
Based on my experience with starter failure/replacement in the X3, it will be intermittent before completely failing.
My ZHP’s starter is in the intermittent phase, but I have a new one on the shelf for whenever I feel like doing it. About 1 in 5 times it will spin up, but not engage. I then take the key out, put it back in, and it starts on attempt #2 every single time. Thus, I think my solenoid is not pushing the starter motor wheel thing (yes that’s the proper term) onto the crank, so it’s just free-spinning in place. I probably am not typing that coherently, but it makes sense to me [emoji5]
Oh man. I am not looking forward to replacing the starter.
Can you actually hear the starter just free spinning?
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704sw
06-18-2018, 05:19 AM
You got it right bruh. Starters sometimes fail with the solenoid sticking and not pushing the starter gear out to the crank, but most of the time it's the worn brushes finding a dead spot in the motor. People always think I'm trying to trick them when I tell them to hit the starter with a hammer.
Given the manifold location, can you even get to it with a hammer? That bish’ is totally obscured on these engines.
Oh man. I am not looking forward to replacing the starter.
Can you actually hear the starter just free spinning?
Yep, it’s an interesting sound lol. I just put a clip up in Flickr (sorry, I don’t have a YouTube account).
https://www.flickr.com/gp/153940533@N04/87M28L
The starter won’t be fun, but it’s a good time to replace the manifold and throttle body gaskets if they’ve never been done before. You’ll need E12 torx (99% sure) for the two starter bolts, and hopefully the alignment pin releases easier than it did for me (yes, I had the starter loose in my hands but didn’t replace it because it wasn’t acting up when I did the clutch).
You got it right bruh. Starters sometimes fail with the solenoid sticking and not pushing the starter gear out to the crank, but most of the time it's the worn brushes finding a dead spot in the motor. People always think I'm trying to trick them when I tell them to hit the starter with a hammer. It's a redneck way to shift the position of the brushes or loosen up a stuck solenoid until you can get the starter replaced. Unfortunately it takes two people to start the car this way and no one wants to be the hammer man.
http://parksidemotors.ca/how-does-a-hammer-fix-a-starter/
Yup, heard of the hammer trick but was sure if there was enough space on the e46. Learnt it from a bus driver from back home about 15 years ago. Unfortunately that didn’t help him back then and I had to walk home...
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Given the manifold location, can you even get to it with a hammer? That bish’ is totally obscured on these engines.
Yep, it’s an interesting sound lol. I just put a clip up in Flickr (sorry, I don’t have a YouTube account).
https://www.flickr.com/gp/153940533@N04/87M28L
The starter won’t be fun, but it’s a good time to replace the manifold and throttle body gaskets if they’ve never been done before. You’ll need E12 torx (99% sure) for the two starter bolts, and hopefully the alignment pin releases easier than it did for me (yes, I had the starter loose in my hands but didn’t replace it because it wasn’t acting up when I did the clutch).
Hmm, my car made no such noises yesterday. It was complete silence. I turned the key expecting the car to crank but all I got was complete silence.
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ZHPizza
06-18-2018, 06:10 AM
Hmm, my car made no such noises yesterday. It was complete silence. I turned the key expecting the car to crank but all I got was complete silence.
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Sounds like Spenser has a sticking solenoid and you have a dead spot in the electric motor.
Everyone gets a starter!
Sounds like Spenser has a sticking solenoid and you have a dead spot in the electric motor.
Everyone gets a starter!
So you are telling me the car might not start in the evening when I try to get home. Shit.
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While talking to a friend about my zhp’s occasional no crank issue, he mentioned that I should be looking at the battery voltage during cranking and not just before starting and after starting. I check yesterday and the battery voltage while cranking was high 10s and low 11s.
Does anyone know what the ideal voltage during cranking is? Can it be causing the no crank problems?
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While talking to a friend about my zhp’s occasional no crank issue, he mentioned that I should be looking at the battery voltage during cranking and not just before starting and after starting. I check yesterday and the battery voltage while cranking was high 10s and low 11s.
Does anyone know what the ideal voltage during cranking is? Can it be causing the no crank problems?
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That is very close to normal and is expected with an older battery.
Do you know how old the battery is?
That is very close to normal and is expected with an older battery.
Do you know how old the battery is?
4 years old
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pedro2u
06-27-2018, 08:04 AM
interesting "No Crank" video just released 2 days ago by 50sKid. Walks through the entire system:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1T7u70rog0&t=1093s
interesting "No Crank" video just released 2 days ago by 50sKid. Walks through the entire system:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1T7u70rog0&t=1093s
Yup, i was planning on watching it. Thanks for link :thumbsup
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4 years old
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4 years is about right to when the battery from Autozone or similar auto stores decides to die. Seems like most of their batteries die as soon as the warranty expires.
If it is an option, those auto stores do a free battery test. Might be worth having the current battery tested to see what condition it is.
4 years is about right to when the battery from Autozone or similar auto stores decides to die. Seems like most of their batteries die as soon as the warranty expires.
If it is an option, those auto stores do a free battery test. Might be worth having the current battery tested to see what condition it is.
That’s a good idea Vas.
I’m fairly certain the no crank issue is due to the starter motor but my friend got me thinking about the battery again, which I kinda ruled out earlier. Doesn’t hurt to check I guess.
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The zhp didn’t crank again just now. I checked the battery voltage and it’s 12.1V on the instrument cluster, which seems low. This is the 3rd time the car didn’t crank. The similarity between all 3 instances is that the car ran only for a few min before shutting off. I’m leaning more towards the battery now than the starter motor being the issue.
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I have not updated this thread in a while. Not a lot happened but a few parts have been replaced as they failed.
July 2018 - 165526 miles - Replaced Starter Motor
Got the starter motor replaced at a shop close to home as it failed. It started with occasional "No Crank" but after 2 weeks or so after it started acting up, it seemed to have failed completely. Since I don't have garage now and apartment complex is not DIY friendly, had to give it to a shop. The shop said I cannot supply them the parts and they wouldn't tell me which brand of starter they would install as well, but their price was at least $200 cheaper than the few other shops I asked and even they said I cannot supply the parts. Oh Well, at least their works comes with 2year/20000mile warranty FWIW. But the day after I got the car back from them, I got an SES light, along with the trip meter resetting after each key cycle, which I found was cause of blown fuse. I was sure it was vacuum leak and the shop said they did not remove the intake manifold so I removed the intake boots and installed them again without going back to the shop. Since I don't have a BMW scan tool, I went to autozone and asked them to scan it and they came up with a lean burn on bank 2 and p1515. I was sure I fixed the lean burn issue when I reinstalled the boots and for p1515 I had to reset the throttle adaptations. The light has not come back since and it have driven about 5000 miles since then. The shop did say I had a leaky thermostat and water pump. More on than below.
August 2018 - 166432 miles - Replaced Thermostat 11537509227 (https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-thermostat-assembly-genuine-bmw-11537509227oe) and washer (11537509357)
The shop where the zhp was getting its starter replaced told me I was having a leaking thermostat and water pump. Just for giggles I asked them how much it would cost to replace them both and they quoted me ~$750 for both :blink. I told them not to replace it but I did not dismiss the possibility of a leaky thermostat and water pump as I had noticed that my coolant was running a little low. So after I got the car back I checked and only the thermostat was leaking. So ordered a thermostat and a gasket without knowing the thermostat came with one. I will return it along with an oil change kit and coolant to FCPEuro. After replacing the thermostat I kept an eye on the coolant level and so far the coolant level has been fine. I was able to replace this in my carport as it only took an hour. Anything longer, then I might get a notice from the management.
September 27, 2018 - 170156 miles - Replaced the windshield washer fluid pump 67128362154 (https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/audi-vw-windshield-washer-pump-67128362154)
This has been leaking and non functional for about an year. Was just lazy I guess.
September 30, 2018 - 170289 miles - Rotated wheels/tires
the last time the tires were rotated was back at the 2017 mafia reunion (156558 miles). The wear seems to be pretty even but I did notice that one of the wheels had a nail but seems to be an extremely slow leak. It was in the middle of the tire, so I think it should be patched up quite easily. I installed the ARC8/PSS back at 144122 miles and they weren't new back then. I bought them from Daniel (NoVaPhotog) and I think he had driven them a few thousand miles and also a track day. Even without considering Daniel's miles, the tire have about 26k miles on them ans they seem like they have another 10k miles to go before I need to replace them. If that turns out to be accurate then I'll get about 35k miles from them which I over what I thought I could get from them. We'll see how that goes.
Anyway since I took the car out of storage back in April, I put on about 12k miles which is a little less than what I expected. It will likely go back to storage during thanksgiving. Also on another note, I think my oil pan gasket is hemorrhaging oil because I am having to top up half a quart every 500 miles. Not sure when I will get to it. Not having a garage sucks :crying
I also want to check the condition of the rear shocks as the ride quality has gotten a little worse. I have Koni Yellows and they were installed about 3 years and 62k miles ago. Maybe it's time in terms of mileage? Guess I will find out soon...
Also in the parts cabinet are rear upper and lower control arm bushings and engine mounts, which have been sitting there for more than a year. One of these days......
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