TIag ZHP sedan owner in Raleigh NC

[bimmerteknik]

Hello, just purchased a Tiag ZHP from a local craigslist seller who happens to be a member here (Jb3)

Anyway if you haven't the for sale ad,

2003 ZHP
108k
M factory helical diff.
Turner sway bars

Have been in the same car for 4+ years now. A 2001 Jetta 1.8t, originally purchased as a commuter, decided to get a tune and kind of got lost in mods from there.

Decided it was time for a change, grew to hate the turbo spool and characteristic tq curve. I looked at a few e90's a few e82's and the e46 m3 before finding the ZHP.

And here is the purchase
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Alcantara wheel needs a cleaning and im planning swapping the shift knob if I can get it off. This thing is on there!

I'll be here for a while I hope!

James




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[BMWCurves]

Congrats on the purchase, and welcome!

[Vas]

Welcome

[oldzilla]

Welcome

[fredo]

Welcome, James. Your ZHP looks good !

Edit: I found the FS ad ... http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?18285-2003-ZHP-6MT-with-MFactory-LSD-in-Raleigh-NC-10-900-priced-to-sell

[fw_fw]

Willkommen!!!

[bimmerteknik]

Thanks guys!


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[danewilson77]

Welcome home.

S7 Edge, out

[johnrando]

Congrats and welcome!

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[330i Lover]

Lovely choice! If you haven't gotten the shift knob off yet you just have to manhandle it towards the roof. I was surprised that no turning or twisting was needed when replacing mine.

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[holyc0w]

Lovely choice! If you haven't gotten the shift knob off yet you just have to manhandle it towards the roof. I was surprised that no turning or twisting was needed when replacing mine.

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+1

It's not as easy as in the youtube videos.

[az3579]

+1

It's not as easy as in the youtube videos.
Funny you say that. I've never had a problem removing the shift knob in either of my cars. It always came right off, even if it needed some pressure. I even removed the brand new knob I put on recently and that took some strength but nothing face damaging. I'd say a good trick is to make sure it's in neutral, and pull with both hands (away from your face). This way you can control the amount of force.

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[3ZHP]

Welcome and congrats!


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[BimmerRules!]

Welcome!!

[charter21p5]

Congrats on the new zhp. I live in the Raleigh area as well and I am pretty sure I have seen this car on craigslist for the past few months. We have what appears to be identical cars minus the aftermarket parts you mentioned.

Congrats again! They are a lot of fun to own and drive.

[kbcons]

+1

It's not as easy as in the youtube videos.

It's not too bad.....

http://www.bassesbyleo.com/bmw_stuff/zhp_shift_knob_change.png

Hey OP!

Like the silver. Congrats and welcome aboard!

I did the 1.8t thing too (AWD). Nice little car with a great motor. This ZHP thing is a whole 'nother world though.

Ken...

[bimmerteknik]

It's not too bad.....

http://www.bassesbyleo.com/bmw_stuff/zhp_shift_knob_change.png

Hey OP!

Like the silver. Congrats and welcome aboard!

I did the 1.8t thing too (AWD). Nice little car with a great motor. This ZHP thing is a whole 'nother world though.

Ken...

I actually got the shift knob off I opened the sunroof stood awkwardly and used my legs to pull up, I thought for sure I was about to damage the shifter linkage. But it came off.

Mine was an AWD motor as well. Sold it Wed. Night. Probably could have made out better if I parted it. [emoji17]




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[bimmerteknik]

Congrats on the new zhp. I live in the Raleigh area as well and I am pretty sure I have seen this car on craigslist for the past few months. We have what appears to be identical cars minus the aftermarket parts you mentioned.

Congrats again! They are a lot of fun to own and drive.

Thanks, I have enjoyed it so far.