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[gr330zhp]

Wut?

Haa well Easter is our biggest holiday and technically you are not supposed to do any type of work really. So it is considered nono to work on your car, do construction, anything like that...we dont go all out with it, but to an extent

Greece basically shuts down and people just relax til Sunday... :biggrin

[danewilson77]

Copy. Good stuff Stathi...I did not know that. I would tell people working on my car was kind of like wiping my ass. Something that isn't a "want" but a "need"...kind of like air.

[kpro]

Haha!! Ryan took my BMW this morning, he broke the clutch pedal in his accord. I'm bimmer-less.

[danewilson77]

Haha!! Ryan took my BMW this morning, he broke the clutch pedal in his accord. I'm bimmer-less.

:(

[billschusteriv]

Broke the clutch pedal? Dang!

[kpro]

yep, it sheared the bolts that attach it to the firewall and the pedal bent and so did the master cylinder, now it doesn't work. Very uncommon weird problems I seem to have, goes with putting a monster clutch in the car I think :)

[billschusteriv]

I thought you meant just the pedal - not the lever/arm (or whatever it is called). Wow.

No more monster clutches for your husband... without reinforced pedals. :biggrin

[az3579]

yep, it sheared the bolts that attach it to the firewall and the pedal bent and so did the master cylinder, now it doesn't work. Very uncommon weird problems I seem to have, goes with putting a monster clutch in the car I think :)

Wait, what??? On the 400+hp Accord??
Looks like the Honda reliability falls once heavily modified. :)
Can happen with any car though...

[Hornung418]

My latest headline...as of 10:18am I am 21 :D
Just bought my first legal pitcher of Yuengling and my old place of employment bought me a cake for me to celebrate with my friends :) Finally...beer with my meals in public!!

[kayger12]

Very nice-- Happy Birthday, bro.

Enjoy.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Happy birthday, horny.


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[09mageec]

Happy B-day dude

[Hornung418]

Thanks fellas :)

[johnnyrad]

My latest headline...as of 10:18am I am 21 :D
Just bought my first legal pitcher of Yuengling and my old place of employment bought me a cake for me to celebrate with my friends :) Finally...beer with my meals in public!!

Congrats! Beer good :drunk

[johnnyrad]

My latest headlines...waiting for my fuel filter to come so I can install. Also made an appointment for a 4 wheel alignment Saturday morning at the stealership..I probably should try and find an indy BMW shop somewhere close by. Any body have any suggestions in Southeast PA??

[kayger12]

http://www.bimrs.org/profiles/BavSpecialties.html

http://www.bimrs.org/profiles/Bimmerworks.html

[danewilson77]

My latest headline...as of 10:18am I am 21 :D
Just bought my first legal pitcher of Yuengling and my old place of employment bought me a cake for me to celebrate with my friends :) Finally...beer with my meals in public!!

Way to go Horney! Be safe tonight and have fun.

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[danewilson77]

Washed the car today and it's supposed to rain tomorrow. Oh well, got the dead bugs off the paint.

Also installed a pair of these to finally finish off the xenon swap.
http://tapa.tk/mu/a6890f97-cf8d-ab17.jpg

Do those stickers also produce Hp?

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[az3579]

Do those stickers also produce Hp?

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Why is that even a question?

OF COURSE! 5HP each.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

BP is spot on. Do you even have to ask, DW? Of course they do. Sheesh. At least 5 HP.

[danewilson77]

My bad. Don't know what I was thinking. Please accept my most humble apologies.

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[az3579]

My bad. Don't know what I was thinking. Please accept my most humble apologies.

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That's alright, you can make up for it later. :p

[Marcus-SanDiego]

You are forgiven!

[danewilson77]

Whew!

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[C Withers Media]

Living on the edge and swapped parking spaces with my wife....









But didn't swap parking space placards.

[az3579]

Living on the edge and swapped parking spaces with my wife....









But didn't swap parking space placards.

I see someone likes to live dangerously.

[kayger12]

Drained/refilled coolant today and changed the oil.

Oil change was the first with the Motive Power Extractor-- that thing is the sheeet! Highly recommended.

Sending the oil out to Blackstone tomorrow to see how she's doing.

[danewilson77]

Drained/refilled coolant today and changed the oil.

Oil change was the first with the Motive Power Extractor-- that thing is the sheeet! Highly recommended.

Sending the oil out to Blackstone tomorrow to see how she's doing.

Job well done Keith.

How did you draw your sample with the Motive?

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[kayger12]

Thank you, sir.

Started to poor the Motive into my waste oil container and stuck the sample container in the stream about half way through the dump.

[danewilson77]

Thank you, sir.

Started to poor the Motive into my waste oil container and stuck the sample container in the stream about half way through the dump.

Ok...I was thiking that was the only way it could be done....or.....at about 3.5 qts...............secure the pinch clamp a couple of times and dump what you have in the tube in the sample bottle.

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[kayger12]

Ok...I was thiking that was the only way it could be done....or.....at about 3.5 qts...............secure the pinch clamp a couple of times and dump what you have in the tube in the sample bottle.

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I like your idea better-- think I'll try that next time.

[johnrando]

Got a huge windshield crack yesterday on the 101 freeway. Whatever hit me was loud! The crack is almost a foot long... new windshield is coming tomorrow to replace it. $350. ouch! Not happy Ness got hit like that, not happy my wallet has to take that kind of hit. The good news, is that I'm getting my AA tune today. John

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Man!!!! That's VA meet money right there.

Glad you were not harmed, though.

[johnrando]

Man!!!! That's VA meet money right there.

Glad you were not harmed, though.

Thanks. EXACTLY what I was thinking BTW. John

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I'm telling you. I'm looking to recruit a west coast mafia member to go with me.

[danewilson77]

Got a huge windshield crack yesterday on the 101 freeway. Whatever hit me was loud! The crack is almost a foot long... new windshield is coming tomorrow to replace it. $350. ouch! Not happy Ness got hit like that, not happy my wallet has to take that kind of hit. The good news, is that I'm getting my AA tune today. John

$350 installed for BMW glass?

[johnrando]

Actually that quote was for non-BMW glass. I asked the insurance to "approve" BMW glass and they are getting back to me with either an approval or a price differential. My deductible is too high so I have to pay for this myself, but they are arranging discount of some sorts. John

[Johnmadd]

Man!!!! That's VA meet money right there.

Glad you were not harmed, though.


Thanks. EXACTLY what I was thinking BTW. John

You should come to Va with the boss, Marcus needs a sidekick for that long ride.


I'm telling you. I'm looking to recruit a west coast mafia member to go with me.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Actually that quote was for non-BMW glass. I asked the insurance to "approve" BMW glass and they are getting back to me with either an approval or a price differential. My deductible is too high so I have to pay for this myself, but they are arranging discount of some sorts. John

My last windshield was replaced for about $520 (about 4 years ago). BMW glass. Got it through Safelite. The dealer wanted $800 for the same glass.

[MrMaico]

I would like to replace my windshield someday just because of the pitting but I'd hate to end up with issues.....leaks or problems with the rain sensor. It's really only noticeable when driving into the sun though so I've almost been HOPING to get a rock chip/crack so I'd have to get it done. The factory glass really isn't all that expensive....$225 at Lincoln BMW but I'm sure the shipping wouldn't be cheap.

It should be the last #1 here....

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=BD53&mospid=47713&btnr=51_3682&hg=51&fg=05

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Barry, thanks for reminding me. My $520 included installation and shipping.

[MrMaico]

Barry, thanks for reminding me. My $520 included installation and shipping.

Ya, I figured that must have been total price.

[Crickett]

My last windshield was replaced for about $520 (about 4 years ago). BMW glass. Got it through Safelite. The dealer wanted $800 for the same glass.

+1 for Safelite-replaced BMW glass; my total (glass, shipping, & installation) was pretty much the same.


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[danewilson77]

Quality of safelite glass is inferior to BMW glass though...

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[Marcus-SanDiego]

I actually had BMW glass and Safelite glass. They both cracked. Almost identical circumstances (small rocks hitting the windshield). I found both of them to be soft.

Because of my circumstances, I was unable to tell the difference between the two.

Dane, what are the biggest differences between them?

By the way, the glass I got from Safelite had a BMW logo on it. I had rain sensors on my car.

Is the glass they use not BMW glass? As I recall, I asked them to use BMW glass.

[Hornung418]

I do know that BMW uses Pilkington Glass.

[johnrando]

My insurance sent me to Safelite. They quoted me $350 installed, but it was non-BMW glass. I asked them to quote BMW glass, anyone know if there is a difference? Standards-wise, both types meet requirements. I was curious as I saw a post on e46f.c where the guy said his seal looked different when he replace his. BTW, they also asked if I had the "solar" glass but I could not see anywhere that I had that... any thoughts on that? John

[Marcus-SanDiego]

My insurance sent me to Safelite. They quoted me $350 installed, but it was non-BMW glass. I asked them to quote BMW glass, anyone know if there is a difference? Standards-wise, both types meet requirements. I was curious as I saw a post on e46f.c where the guy said his seal looked different when he replace his. BTW, they also asked if I had the "solar" glass but I could not see anywhere that I had that... any thoughts on that? John

I really don't know the difference.

My BMW dealer told me to go through Safelite, but to make sure I asked for BMW glass (since I was leasing the car and BMW NA would not accept anything less). I got the BMW glass (with the logo on it) for $520 installed.

[danewilson77]

It seems to me that the Pilkington glass is tougher, and more resistent to rock chips. I had both on the TiAg.....but when the Pilkington glass got cracked in a car wash...I had it replaced withe the cheaper glass. Seemed like only months later...it looked worse than the oem windshield from small rock chips.

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[az3579]

+1 for Safelite-replaced BMW glass; my total (glass, shipping, & installation) was pretty much the same.


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Quality of safelite glass is inferior to BMW glass though...

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I actually had BMW glass and Safelite glass. They both cracked. Almost identical circumstances (small rocks hitting the windshield). I found both of them to be soft.

Because of my circumstances, I was unable to tell the difference between the two.

Dane, what are the biggest differences between them?

By the way, the glass I got from Safelite had a BMW logo on it. I had rain sensors on my car.

Is the glass they use not BMW glass? As I recall, I asked them to use BMW glass.

I've had my glass replaced in my E30 and can offer up the following advice: use BMW glass.
The glass I received was aftermarket. The whole reason I replaced it was because it was pitted beyond the point of seeing properly with the sun shining in your direction. It was a real safety hazard, so they replaced the glass with non BMW glass. A year later, it was just as pitted as the 21-year-old glass it replaced. I paid nearly $300 out of pocket for it, and making a little more than minimum wage at the time, I was pissed.

I firmly believe that the BMW glass is much more durable and would be worth the price difference, which shouldn't be all that much.

[MrMaico]

My insurance sent me to Safelite. They quoted me $350 installed, but it was non-BMW glass. I asked them to quote BMW glass, anyone know if there is a difference? Standards-wise, both types meet requirements. I was curious as I saw a post on e46f.c where the guy said his seal looked different when he replace his. BTW, they also asked if I had the "solar" glass but I could not see anywhere that I had that... any thoughts on that? John

I don't think that was an option for USA cars. Do a Google search for "Climate Comfort BMW".

[Johnmadd]

Had a battle with this at work a little while agohttp://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc407/johnmadd1979/2011-04-25_09-51-15_541.jpg

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Mafia +1, spider 0.

Nice, JR.

[az3579]

Mafia +1, spider 0.

Nice, JR.

Not yet; he didn't say if the Spider's still alive.
But, I have faith that he "took care of the problem".

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I've corresponded with him since that picture was taken. He won.

[Johnmadd]

Ha, yeah I won that battle and then ran into another intruder

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc407/johnmadd1979/2011-04-25_13-35-26_106.jpg

Escorted out of the building by the mafia.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Mafia 2 -- rest of the world 0

[Mtnman]

Damn! Where do you work? Hahaha

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Looks like the Los Angeles Zoo. Hehe.

[CERF04ZHP]

Is that actual size?!

[Hornung418]

Oh fuck no!

I HATE spiders!!!! I can handle the mouse...I have a hamster :) But seriously...anybody within a 5 mile radius of me would have heard me scream if I saw that spider...

[Hornung418]

Spiders in the woods and such are fine...but when they are in my house or place of work, and are as big as that one...I'm sincerely frightened.

[kpro]

^lol. I'm that way with any bug except spiders...I hate/fear bugs.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Hi! I'm here to collect your man card.

;)

Take my man card too. I am on the chair with Horny. We're using Raid to kill that bad boy. Horny is throwing tennis balls at it, too.

[kayger12]

My wife HATES spiders. When we were first together, there was a spider in her room and she begged me to kill it. She had that awesome panic attack look on her face.

Sooooo, being the comic that I am, I trapped it with my hands and let it crawl up my arm. She screamed like she was being stabbed to death, and then proceeded to dry heave.

I nearly wet my pants laughing.

And now you can see why she fell in love with me. :innocent

P.S. The spider was released into the wild.

[az3579]

My wife HATES spiders. When we were first together, there was a spider in her room and she begged me to kill it. She had that awesome panic attack look on her face.

Sooooo, being the comic that I am, I trapped it with my hands and let it crawl up my arm. She screamed like she was being stabbed to death, and then proceeded to dry heave.

I nearly wet my pants laughing.

And now you can see why she fell in love with me. :innocent

P.S. The spider was released into the wild.

:rofl

I probably would have ended up shooting you if I was your wife. :biggrin

[MrMaico]

Take my man card too. I am on the chair with Horny. We're using Raid to kill that bad boy. Horny is throwing tennis balls at it, too.

Brake clean works good too. That's usually what we grab first at work. Another trick I discovered when I used to have my boat......Windex (anything with ammonia) works great for repelling bees, hornets, wasps etc. They're gone right now.

Barry

[Marcus-SanDiego]

:rofl

I probably would have ended up shooting you if I was your wife. :biggrin

I could see it now. It would be a shootout.


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[az3579]

I could see it now. It would be a shootout.


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Of course I'd have a hard time deciding who/what to shoot first; the spider or Keith...
Probably the spider, though if it was crawling around his arm, it probably would have taken out both of them with one shot. lol

[kayger12]

:rofl

I probably would have ended up shooting you if I was your wife. :biggrin

She has the patience and heart of a saint. And apparently finds my antics cute.... you know, when she's not screaming and throwing up in her mouth...

[Johnmadd]

Glad you guys had fun with my wildlife interactions today, you guy are hilarious. Btw I work in a warehouse and this kinda stuff is just part of working in a large space with a lot of open doors.

[az3579]

I just got back from the seaside. Today I scattered my father's ashes over the water he used to sit, admiring from the park bench not far away.

[Dotpage]

I just got back from the seaside. Today I scattered my father's ashes over the water he used to sit, admiring from the park bench not far away.

My condolences, I had two losses in my family in Brazil last year, we did the same, my Grandma loved the beach...

[VA//M3]

Installed a e46 M3 26mm front sway bar. (up from 24mm)

Turn in response has increased considerably although I might have added slightly more under-steer at the limit but around town it is indeed nice!

I'll be installing an e46 convertible 20mm sway bar in the rear to really balance the car out. Once I install my H&R cup kit i'll tinker around with the sway bars until I get a neutral or predictable over-steering handling. :) Then once i'm happy with the results; In go adjustable end-links and bye bye pre-load.

I'll be purchasing these front endlinks

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/332/linksu.png (http://img14.imageshack.us/i/linksu.png/)

http://www.velocitymotorcars.com/adjustable-swaybar-end-links-e46-exc.-xi-series-e85-e86.html

Notice how you can choose the length to suite your cars' stance. Very nice!

This can arguably be done on ZHP's as well since ZHP's share the same sway bars as non ZHP cars.

[zhpnsnv]

I just got back from the seaside. Today I scattered my father's ashes over the water he used to sit, admiring from the park bench not far away.

My condolences. What a thoughtful thing to do. My mother has been saying she'd want the same thing done for her, except just down the road in lavallete.


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[VA//M3]

:rofl

I probably would have ended up shooting you if I was your wife. :biggrin

wait.... are you a female?

[Marcus-SanDiego]

wait.... are you a female?

No. He was just putting himself in the shoes of a woman for this particular hypothetical.

[az3579]

wait.... are you a female?

Last time I checked in the shower, no, I'm not. :biggrin

[Dotpage]

Last time I checked in the shower, no, I'm not. :biggrin

http://chuck-norris-jokes.info/images/chuck_norris-2448.png

[az3579]

:rofl

Eduardo, you crack me the hell up. :biggrin

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Another Chuck Norris smiley added to the library.

:chuck

[az3579]

Another Chuck Norris smiley added to the library.

:chuck


Your post is :chuck


Sorry, I had to try it out. :biggrin

[Mtnman]

Another? I have to post to see the first one...

I couldnt find the first chuck norris smiley, but this one deserves the hash>>>>> :hashbrowns

[Marcus-SanDiego]

We have a lot of smileys. :biggrin

[Dotpage]

I have way too much fun here.. Can't wait till Beast Coast.

[Mtnman]

I just got back from the seaside. Today I scattered my father's ashes over the water he used to sit, admiring from the park bench not far away.
Botond. thinking about you my friend. Hope it was a peaceful time there, with a lot of reflection and pleasant thoughts. i didnt not know this was happening in your life. hope you have made peace with it.

[Dotpage]

Forgot to mention, the new clutch/TOB kit made my car drive just like a brand new one... Fell in love all over again.... Eduardo <3 Kvack :)

[Johnmadd]

So, all noises are gone from the transmission? If you recall I have a similar sound and video. Glad your happy with the work done.

[Dotpage]

all gone John, and it shifts so smoothly.. the clutch is just right on pressure and feel, the gears go in like butter and there is no more "play" on the knob. A perfect 10.

[Johnmadd]

Mmmmmmm. I see. I feel like I may be missing out on my cars full potential, and may have never driven it at full health.

[Dotpage]

Mmmmmmm. I see. I feel like I may be missing out on my cars full potential, and may have never driven it at full health.

That is EXACTLY what I felt driving home from the indy...

[Johnmadd]

I will say it again, mmmmmmm.

[johnrando]

I just got back from the seaside. Today I scattered my father's ashes over the water he used to sit, admiring from the park bench not far away.

My sincere condolences. I hope that time helped you find some peace. John

[az3579]

Just drove my friend's E39 M5. My gawd that thing is quick.


Botond. thinking about you my friend. Hope it was a peaceful time there, with a lot of reflection and pleasant thoughts. i didnt not know this was happening in your life. hope you have made peace with it.


My sincere condolences. I hope that time helped you find some peace. John

Thanks to you both, though he passed away in November 2010. We just got around to getting this done.
To this day I haven't shed a tear about it and I don't know why. Regardless, it was a peaceful movement yesterday.

[mimalmo]

The new ones are quite a bit better looking than the old. Should turn out real nice when you get the other parts.

[az3579]

For some reason those lights look slightly tinted... are they, or is that just the camera playing tricks?

[danewilson77]

Got my Sonax wheel cleaner today, my Power Gloss Mazerna, and the Thule bike rack.....gives the car a different look, and will come in handy when the kids wanna ride.....

And 4 stickers......and a bxxxxr..........

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[kayger12]

Nice pick ups, DW.

[Hornung418]

Sex.

I was forced to clean my ICV, DISA and Throttle Body today thanks to a P1510: Stuck ICV. It was literally glued shut with gunk. I carefully employed a butter knife to nudge it back open after a liberal dosing of Throttle Body Cleaner. It moves freely when I rotate it; Something I didn't know when I cleaned it last November! Throttle body was pretty clean and DISA checked out okay. Unfortunately, I'm unaware which model of M54B30 DISA I have. Sometime between 2003 and 2004 there was an update to the design, but for now everything is in working order :biggrin Now back to studying :(

[kayger12]

Good work, Horney. Nice job diagnosing and getting her squared away.

[Hornung418]

Thanks Keith!
Having the DSC and EML come on really threw me a curve ball...I was in panic mode for a lil bit.

[danewilson77]

Sex.

I was forced to clean my ICV, DISA and Throttle Body today thanks to a P1510: Stuck ICV. It was literally glued shut with gunk. I carefully employed a butter knife to nudge it back open after a liberal dosing of Throttle Body Cleaner. It moves freely when I rotate it; Something I didn't know when I cleaned it last November! Throttle body was pretty clean and DISA checked out okay. Unfortunately, I'm unaware which model of M54B30 DISA I have. Sometime between 2003 and 2004 there was an update to the design, but for now everything is in working order :biggrin Now back to studying :(

You didn't know the valve inside was supposed to move freely?

[Hornung418]

You didn't know the valve inside was supposed to move freely?
Nope. Thought it needed resistance much like the DISA. I have an extra and it didn't move either. The only way I realized they should move freely was by comparing the two. The spare was slightly open, the one on the car was shut completely. But I learned something new today LOL

[danewilson77]

Nope. Thought it needed resistance much like the DISA. I have an extra and it didn't move either. The only way I realized they should move freely was by comparing the two. The spare was slightly open, the one on the car was shut completely. But I learned something new today LOL

Sweet.......and good lookin out by comparing. Yeah....you should hold it in your handle like a throttle on a motorcycle, then rotate your wrist. You should hear it clicky back and forth.....

[Johnmadd]

Watching a overturned dumptruck get flipped back on its wheels, first car in line to watch so im just gonna chill and watch. Pics coming.

[Johnmadd]

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc407/johnmadd1979/2011-05-03_16-06-44_352.jpghttp://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc407/johnmadd1979/2011-05-03_16-06-31_421.jpg

[Johnmadd]

Back on its wheelshttp://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc407/johnmadd1979/2011-05-03_16-20-55_542.jpg

[danewilson77]

Damn...where's that?

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[Johnmadd]

It was in front of Outdoor world/Encore about 1/2 a mile off your road and rochambeu. I move right up beside the cop so a tractor trailer turned around, he asked what I was going to do and I said " im not doing anything so im just going to hang out and watch while I put pictures on the internet." He smirked and said "ok" and rolled his window back up.

[danewilson77]

LOL.....at the cop. That's right where JW77 got his 3 tickets.

[gr330zhp]

Stainless brake lines installed
Brake fluid change
Oil change

Putting on some new wiper inserts right now :cool

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[iZHP]

Had to have the car towed to my mechanic today because it was having starting issues. Since winter it's been chugging and shaking occasionally when starting and sometimes throws a code (misfire) and usually clears itself up then runs normal a few seconds after. (Still in the blue)
Today it was the worst it's ever been. Shook very violently and CEL on now. It was 53° outside and even got close to closed loop and was still chugging so I called a flatbed. Lol

[danewilson77]

Lol?

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[iZHP]

I laughed to myself at the end cuz I was driving my 97 Jeep with 222k miles to drop off my BMW which rarely gets driven lol

[danewilson77]

I laughed to myself at the end cuz I was driving my 97 Jeep with 222k miles to drop off my BMW which rarely gets driven lol

Got it. Glad its getting fixed. Please download us diyers on the symptoms, codes, and corrective actions when you're through the other side.

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[Johnmadd]

My guess is oil fouled spark plugs.

[kayger12]

My guess is oil fouled spark plugs.

I was thinking bad coil pack.

Curious to find out.

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[danewilson77]

Ugh.

Driving home today.....I was behind a white truck.......who was behind a logging truck. See where this is going? So....logging truck start to dump debris off his truck....and ends up shedding a "knot" outta one of the insides of the tree. I saw the debris start to fly.....nowhere to go.....locked in doing 65mph......I grip the steering wheel tight.....oh boy here it comes........white truck goes right over it.......then......I came along......Boom.

Exterior inspection revealed cracked bumper (underneath), and a busted passenger side fog (The one I replaced only months ago).

I have not inspected the underneath......but will do so here in a little. Pics to follow.....in typical tease fashion.

Even if I had pics now....I would make you wait...hehe.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Hope the damage is minimal, DW.

[Mtnman]

Damn dw. Reminds me of hitting a landscaping block in the road. Hope radiator is ok, and oil pan is not dented.... keep us posted. My insurance covered mine under comprehensive cause the object was moving...repeat, that is the key.

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[Johnmadd]

That's sucks Dane.

[danewilson77]

Yeah...totally sucks. I am not all that concerned. That's why I am not especially attached to my bumper. People always doing this. Depressing to try and keep car nice.

[johnrando]

Yeah...totally sucks. I am not all that concerned. That's why I am not especially attached to my bumper. People always doing this. Depressing to try and keep car nice.

That is depressing. Glad you're handling it well, but yup, totally sucks. John

[Marcus-SanDiego]

John, I've got a great idea. Hear me out.

I say you and I go to VA to make sure that DW is really "handling it well." We could do a surprise visit, though, so we catch him in his natural habitat. Let's just pick a date at random to make the visit. Just throwing out a date, let's do June 10, 2011.

I'm in if you're in.

[johnrando]

John, I've got a great idea. Hear me out.

I say you and I go to VA to make sure that DW is really "handling it well." We could do a surprise visit, though, so we catch him in his natural habitat. Let's just pick a date at random to make the visit. Just throwing out a date, let's do June 10, 2011.

I'm in if you're in.

LMAO! I like that. We should have a surprise attack. Tell you what, work is sending me to Charleston, finishing up June 9. So, I could arrange a trip from there to VA, then back home over the weekend... thus completely surprising him, catching him off guard, and ensuring things are going well. I'd be up for that. John

EDIT: BTW, I just found this out yesterday, so this is hot off the press. I'm sure we could arrange for others to help in the surprise! :-)

[Marcus-SanDiego]

John, see if you can make it happen. I'm liking the direction of this thread.

[johnrando]

Already looking into it. Right now I have a "save the date" from work but it's not 100%, but very likely. PM me your flight plans. Perhaps we could be on some portion of the return flight. I'd love to join up with the Beast Coasters that weekend, seems like it could be doable... only wish my car could join me. John

[Marcus-SanDiego]

John, I won't have my car either. No worries there. I'm getting home pretty late on Sunday night.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/marcussandiego/virginiaitinerary.png

[danewilson77]

LOL............

[kayger12]

Damn, DW. Sorry to hear. Hopefully just the bumper and fog...

[iZHP]

Damn DW, sorry to hear that. That hurts lol.
Update on my issue: it was a combination of the DISA valve being shot, and a small crack in the intake boot. All better now. I knew it wasn't the plugs, those were recently changed. And I was hoping it wasn't a coil!

[danewilson77]

So.....DISA and cracked boot give code.....?

You should start a thread in the Troubleshooting section, in case this happens to someone else...

[iZHP]

Oh yeah it gave a code. Misfire in every cylinder.

[Johnmadd]

Glad its fixed.

[danewilson77]

Oh yeah it gave a code. Misfire in every cylinder.

Interesting. Who woulda thunk?

[kayger12]

Glad she's squared away.

[Hornung418]

Made it back to Bel Air in one piece. drove through this ridiculous thunderstorm. Couldn't see more than 10 feet in front of me! And the lightning strikes were insane! And I saw about 4 rainbows.

DROIDstatus. Come at me, bro.

[Hornung418]

Ugh...I thought I made it home okay...Differential leak :(
http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy41/jhornung318i/218967_10150173865751300_555786299_7385782_4793014 _o.jpg

http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy41/jhornung318i/210496_10150173866221300_555786299_7385788_7936444 _o.jpg

[iZHP]

how did that happen from a thunderstorm? did you hit something?

[Hornung418]

I don't believe the two are related. I have been meaning to change the fluid, and change the #9 bushing...this is forcing my hand :( All that is needed is new gear oil and some RTV sealant as BMW no longer offers a differential gasket.

[az3579]

John, see if you can make it happen. I'm liking the direction of this thread.

This thread is relevant to my interests.

[Hornung418]

So...I got back from dinner with the family, and decided to see if I could tighten the diff bolts down any to stop the leak...Well boy I'm surprised that I could even drive the vehicle! Got my 16mm socket and could actually tighten down by hand! :eyetwitch So I cleaned all the gear oil and the road grime off the bolts and the bottom of the differential with a rag and tightened down THREE bolts! I didn't have the torque specs handy but I just tightened them down and then a 1/8 turn to the right.

So my recommendation to you is to check your diff cover bolts for leaks as the temperature has changed. I'm going for a fluid change tomorrow...should be fun :)

[kayger12]

I'll grab the torque value for you when I get home.

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[kayger12]

Not sure which one, if any, refers to those bolts.

http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff401/Kayger12/2011-05-07_22-15-41_180.jpg

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[Hornung418]

Thanks Keith! Unfortunately none of those torque values are applicable. I checked TIS...M10 8.8 threaded bolts need to be tightened to 45Nm, M10 10.9 threaded bolts need to be tightened to 55Nm. I'm not exactly sure which bolts are which as both apply to the 188K differential housing found in M52TU and M54 E46 BMWs with manual transmissions*. So I will check them tomorrow when I change the fluid. Gonna go ahead and do the transmission fluid as well.

*Automatic e46s differentials are allocated with 168K differential housings and use the same values as the manual transmissions.

[Hornung418]

UPDATE: Had my rear differential drained and filled with Mobil1 75W-90 synth. and checked for leaks, today. It looks like I may need to reseal my output shafts...but that will have to wait til I have #9 replaced.

[ryankokesh]

Cleaned out my ICV and MAF today in hopes of ridding the car of a rough idle. It certainly helped, but there's still a noticeable difference between sitting stopped in neutral and in drive.

Before:
http://tapatalk.com/mu/4b5f7999-cbbd-449b.jpg

http://tapatalk.com/mu/4b5f7999-cc20-e89b.jpg

After:
http://tapatalk.com/mu/4b5f7999-cc0d-2055.jpg

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[danewilson77]

Well done. That thing was nasty...

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[ryankokesh]

Very nasty...the valve piece barely moved!
Any ideas why it's still a little rough though? I checked for cracks and didn't find any... Maybe that's just how it is?


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[danewilson77]

Very nasty...the valve piece barely moved!
Any ideas why it's still a little rough though? I checked for cracks and didn't find any... Maybe that's just how it is?


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If you hold it in your hand like a motorcycle throttle and act like your reving....it should just be click, click, click. I don't remember a lot of resistance when I did this.

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[ryankokesh]

Yeah, it moved really easily once I cleaned it. Amazing how dirty it was...


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[gr330zhp]

Ughhhhhh I hate waiting for FedEx to come :( Almost 2 weeks now......................

I made a big purchase for the ZHP, but it is a secret until everything is installed. The 2 of you who know, shhhhh :)

[danewilson77]

Ughhhhhh I hate waiting for FedEx to come :( Almost 2 weeks now......................

I made a big purchase for the ZHP, but it is a secret until everything is installed. The 2 of you who know, shhhhh :)

Teaser thread in order....with some well played out clues?

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[Johnmadd]

Teaser thread in order....with some well played out clues?

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Yes, new teaser thread. I love the teaser threads and I am about to drop an ultimate teaser thread myself, hehehe.

[gr330zhp]

Teaser thread in order....with some well played out clues?

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Idk, clues might give it away quickly

My friends have guessed everything from S54 conversion, to supercharger, to CSL trunk, to wheels etc. :rofl It's kinda fun lol

[danewilson77]

Yes, new teaser thread. I love the teaser threads and I am about to drop an ultimate teaser thread myself, hehehe.

I don't believe you.

[Hornung418]

Have been jumpstarting my car for the past two days...might be replacing my alternator tomorrow :(

RootedDROIDXstatus. Come at me, bro.

[billschusteriv]

Have been jumpstarting my car for the past two days...might be replacing my alternator tomorrow :(

RootedDROIDXstatus. Come at me, bro.

Sorry bud. Alternator, starter, or battery? You can have Autozone test the battery and alternator (as long as the battery is fully charged) for you....

[kpro]

I have a good battery I took out of my car because Im dumb, too bad you're not closer.

[billschusteriv]

I have a good battery I took out of my car because Im dumb, too bad you're not closer.

Don't be too hard on yourself Kristen. Better that you did some preventative maintenance than finding yourself on the side of the road somewhere not able to start your car.

[Hornung418]

Yesterday's battery test was a false positive...Advance Auto has determined that my battery has a bad cell...THANK GOODNESS! I was going to have to miss work tomorrow if it was the alternator. Duralast 49-DL will be purchased after my shower...Today was a scorcher and I'm roasted. German fair skinned boys hate the summer...

[kayger12]

Good news, Horney.

Glad the alt is good.

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[danewilson77]

Yesterday's battery test was a false positive...Advance Auto has determined that my battery has a bad cell...THANK GOODNESS! I was going to have to miss work tomorrow if it was the alternator. Duralast 49-DL will be purchased after my shower...Today was a scorcher and I'm roasted. German fair skinned boys hate the summer...

You?

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Funny/sunburn.jpg

[Hornung418]

LOL no...I'm actually not as badly burned as I thought...I guess I'm getting a tan...I've never had a tan before...just either pale or burnt LOL

Other news...finally got my battery. Had to drive 30 miles round trip to get it...And it was $100.00, because that's all I had :( I was short $5 and they screwed up the transaction 3 times and took almost 20 minutes to do so. Then I had to install it in the dark, with only the shitty OEM flashlight to illuminate my work space. On my way home I discovered that the entire passenger side lights (except DRLs) don't work...Corner, Low beams and Fog are all out. And either my washer tank has a leak or the level sensor is faulty...I need a hug :( and a pay check...Friday come quicker!! NAO!!!!!!

[M0nk3y]

Sounds like you need a Surefire Flashlight :)

Be thankful your battery isn't $350. I'll still give you a hug though. Best of luck with everything on the car

[Johnmadd]

:grouphug

[Hornung418]

It's all going into maintenance when I get my check. Should be around 1k for a biweekly check...which is just about all I need for the things I'm trying to accomplish.

Thanks for the love guys :biggrin

[danewilson77]

Nice.....

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[danewilson77]

Windshield replaced......

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/IMG_20110525_144200.jpg

New trunk mat. Fitment was perfect....

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/IMG_20110525_134020.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/IMG_20110525_134111.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/IMG_20110525_134028.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/IMG_20110525_134122.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/IMG_20110525_134118.jpg

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Dane, nice booty.


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[danewilson77]

Dane, nice booty.


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:blushing

[Marcus-SanDiego]

:blushing

:rofl


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[billschusteriv]

New trunk mat. Fitment was perfect....

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/IMG_20110525_134020.jpg


:foottap Lucy... Youse got some 'splaining to do... j/k

Reminds me - I was going to offer up my BMW all-weather trunk mat for free at the meet. (The back by the seats is cracked in two places)

But after seeing these pics, I don't think it will fit a ZHP. I need to look up the P/N on the mat I have and see what vehicle it was meant for.

[kayger12]

Looking good, DW. I like the trunk mat.

[az3579]

Dane, nice booty.


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Oooooookay..........

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Oooooookay..........

As in pirates and plundering.


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[az3579]

As in pirates and plundering.


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Sure, that's what you meant. :biggrin


I love it when people say booty.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Sure, that's what you meant. :biggrin


I love it when people say booty.

:rofl


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[billschusteriv]

Also found it humorous the booty was in the boot. Hehe...

[M0nk3y]

Hail is forecasted today...and my car is parked outside.

Hoping for the best here.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Hail is forecasted today...and my car is parked outside.

Hoping for the best here.

Pulling for the ///M.


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[danewilson77]

Hail is forecasted today...and my car is parked outside.

Hoping for the best here.

Please.....Please Baby Jesus.......with your 24k gold diaper pins.....do not make it hail on Kyle's Z4///M. Ahem

[M0nk3y]

Made it through safely!

5 miles down the road though there was 1 inch worth of hail about marble sized...I got lucky

[danewilson77]

Made it through safely!

5 miles down the road though there was 1 inch worth of hail about marble sized...I got lucky

You didn't get lucky. I prayed for your car brutha.

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[Johnmadd]

You didn't get lucky. I prayed for your car brutha.

Droid + Tapatalk = FTW!

:rofl

[danewilson77]

:rofl

Wut?

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[Johnmadd]

Wut?

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:spit you probably did bless his car.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Dane definitely blessed it.


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[nike001]

Started at BMW today. Cool job, get to drive tons of cars. Drooled over an e39 m5 all day and got to drive an alpine white w/ red interior 335 from a detailer over to the dealership. Good day. Back to the grind tomorrow!

[gr330zhp]

My ZHP is getting mad at the FedEx guy :shifty

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[danewilson77]

///M3 fogs should be getting Yellow Lamin-X today. Car goes to body shop tomorrow....will be picked up Sunday night.

[billschusteriv]

Got ZKW headlight lenses and gaskets Tuesday from BavAuto.

[gr330zhp]

Have to figure out my taillight issue. Hopefully it is just my turn signal bulb....

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[CERF04ZHP]

Stathi, did you check the wiring within the panel that the bulb sets into? I was getting "bulb out" messages all the time, so I'd check my taillights and all the filaments were good. So I'd wiggle them around a bit and they'd light back up and I'd be on my way. It wasn't until I asked Luke about it in the shop that he pointed out the grounding/over-heating issue:

"Tail lamp wiring faults. The updated E46 sedan (from 9/01 to 3/05 production) wiring harness has a design defect with grounding wires for the rear lighting that are too small and are made of poor quality materials, thus leading to wiring harness failure due to overheating. As stated in BMW's TSB, "Customers may complain that one of the rear lights is inoperative. CAUSE: Minor corrosion at the 8-pin rear lamp connector creates high resistance causing damage to the connector housing. CORRECTION: Repair the damaged wire(s) and replace damaged connector housing. Install additional ground wires to both left and right rear lamps." This can be easily confirmed by careful examination of the rear lamp wiring connectors which are usually melted. Symptoms include a "burned out bulb" warning in the instrument panel and (intermittently) completely inoperative rear lamp cluster(s). While BMW has a TSB for this problem, many have occurred out of warranty leading to arguments with the dealer (automotive lighting standards are Federally legislated, yet BMW refuses to repair this design defect once the cars are out of warranty). BMW dealers expect $350-$400, or more, PER SIDE to make the tail lamps work. As a result, check for a NHTSA recall (or a class-action lawsuit against BMW) before you pay for repairs. There are many threads on this problem; see the BMW TIS (search for SIB 63 03 06 if the attached link is inop)here. This problem was not limited to US market as you can read here. Cheaper DIY repairs can also be found on a variety of web forums, although your results may vary"

Mine were FRIED dude... the driver's side was just melted.
So I had him install new bulb panels on both sidses.
I would be willing to bet this is what is going on with your car right now, too...

[billschusteriv]

Stathi, did you check the wiring within the panel that the bulb sets into? I was getting "bulb out" messages all the time, so I'd check my taillights and all the filaments were good. So I'd wiggle them around a bit and they'd light back up and I'd be on my way. It wasn't until I asked Luke about it in the shop that he pointed out the grounding/over-heating issue:

"Tail lamp wiring faults. The updated E46 sedan (from 9/01 to 3/05 production) wiring harness has a design defect with grounding wires for the rear lighting that are too small and are made of poor quality materials, thus leading to wiring harness failure due to overheating. As stated in BMW's TSB, "Customers may complain that one of the rear lights is inoperative. CAUSE: Minor corrosion at the 8-pin rear lamp connector creates high resistance causing damage to the connector housing. CORRECTION: Repair the damaged wire(s) and replace damaged connector housing. Install additional ground wires to both left and right rear lamps." This can be easily confirmed by careful examination of the rear lamp wiring connectors which are usually melted. Symptoms include a "burned out bulb" warning in the instrument panel and (intermittently) completely inoperative rear lamp cluster(s). While BMW has a TSB for this problem, many have occurred out of warranty leading to arguments with the dealer (automotive lighting standards are Federally legislated, yet BMW refuses to repair this design defect once the cars are out of warranty). BMW dealers expect $350-$400, or more, PER SIDE to make the tail lamps work. As a result, check for a NHTSA recall (or a class-action lawsuit against BMW) before you pay for repairs. There are many threads on this problem; see the BMW TIS (search for SIB 63 03 06 if the attached link is inop)here. This problem was not limited to US market as you can read here. Cheaper DIY repairs can also be found on a variety of web forums, although your results may vary"

Mine were FRIED dude... the driver's side was just melted.
So I had him install new bulb panels on both sidses.
I would be willing to bet this is what is going on with your car right now, too...

Good info. Someone else was having similar indications a while ago...

[gr330zhp]

Stathi, did you check the wiring within the panel that the bulb sets into? I was getting "bulb out" messages all the time, so I'd check my taillights and all the filaments were good. So I'd wiggle them around a bit and they'd light back up and I'd be on my way. It wasn't until I asked Luke about it in the shop that he pointed out the grounding/over-heating issue:

"Tail lamp wiring faults. The updated E46 sedan (from 9/01 to 3/05 production) wiring harness has a design defect with grounding wires for the rear lighting that are too small and are made of poor quality materials, thus leading to wiring harness failure due to overheating. As stated in BMW's TSB, "Customers may complain that one of the rear lights is inoperative. CAUSE: Minor corrosion at the 8-pin rear lamp connector creates high resistance causing damage to the connector housing. CORRECTION: Repair the damaged wire(s) and replace damaged connector housing. Install additional ground wires to both left and right rear lamps." This can be easily confirmed by careful examination of the rear lamp wiring connectors which are usually melted. Symptoms include a "burned out bulb" warning in the instrument panel and (intermittently) completely inoperative rear lamp cluster(s). While BMW has a TSB for this problem, many have occurred out of warranty leading to arguments with the dealer (automotive lighting standards are Federally legislated, yet BMW refuses to repair this design defect once the cars are out of warranty). BMW dealers expect $350-$400, or more, PER SIDE to make the tail lamps work. As a result, check for a NHTSA recall (or a class-action lawsuit against BMW) before you pay for repairs. There are many threads on this problem; see the BMW TIS (search for SIB 63 03 06 if the attached link is inop)here. This problem was not limited to US market as you can read here. Cheaper DIY repairs can also be found on a variety of web forums, although your results may vary"

Mine were FRIED dude... the driver's side was just melted.
So I had him install new bulb panels on both sidses.
I would be willing to bet this is what is going on with your car right now, too...

Thanks Channing! Thats what I was hoping it wasnt haha.

Can I just buy the wiring and do it myself? Or is it more complicated than that


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[CERF04ZHP]

Thanks Channing! Thats what I was hoping it wasnt haha.

Can I just buy the wiring and do it myself? Or is it more complicated than that


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I think you can just buy the panels (Like $50 or 60/side) and do it yourself. If you've ever installed a car stereo, you could probably jimmy-rig this thing together... ;-)

[az3579]

When I bought my car, the P.O. applied the "fix" for me on the spot before I drove off with the car. If it's not too late for you, you could just solder in the extra grounds and call it a day.

If you'd like, I can take pics of what/where to solder.

[gr330zhp]

This is what it looks like right now. Driver's side

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[danewilson77]

Dropping off Ryan at 1700. Freaking out here...

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[Crickett]

Starting the long weekend off right! (That's #2 of ? :biggrin)


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[Hornung418]

Fucking Differential is leaking...it's slow...but it's still fucking leaking. I'm taking her back to Morgantown tomorrow to get the rest of my crap out of the apartment for the summer. In other news, I finally got paid! Now I can blow it on maintenance and rent :(

[danewilson77]

Damn Horney...sorry to hear. Make em make it right.

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[Hornung418]

Damn Horney...sorry to hear. Make em make it right.

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It needs to be resealed. I just had them drain and replace. We will take care of it at your place in two weeks ;)

[danewilson77]

Copy. Sounds good. Add to maintenance list...and give it a bump.

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[Crestwood1001]

Well I took a ride into jersey today and test drove a black 330ci zhp, think I want a sedan:fingerscrossed

[danewilson77]

Well I took a ride into jersey today and test drove a black 330ci zhp, think I want a sedan:fingerscrossed

You won't be disappointed.

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[M0nk3y]

Getting to sleep early.

Get to push the car to 8000 RPM multiple times tomorrow!

[danewilson77]

Getting to sleep early.

Get to push the car to 8000 RPM multiple times tomorrow!

Night.

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[Crestwood1001]

Not sure if i want a coupe though :( but it was very nice, 6 speed, factory nav. black. Basically everything i want in a sedan haha

[Johnmadd]

Not sure if i want a coupe though :( but it was very nice, 6 speed, factory nav. black. Basically everything i want in a sedan haha

I have had a couple coupes and now have a sedan and it so much easier to take care of the rear window/interior, and putting stuff/peeps back there is mush easier and less scuffing occurs.

[danewilson77]

Project thread updated with the below "peak in at the shop". Details are there....

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Imola%20Bimmer/IMG_20110528_122021.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Imola%20Bimmer/IMG_20110528_122005.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Imola%20Bimmer/IMG_20110528_122014.jpg

Looks like he jacked up my sticker. Didn't even notice when I was down there.

EDIT: Oh yeah....hood is getting respray as well.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Yep. He whacked the sticker. Dane, if you need any stickers, let me know. I know someone who is selling them. :biggrin

[danewilson77]

Yeah...he's outta the brushed aluminum though. I will be replacing with Blue/white. Give me an excuse to try one out.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Very nice. The blue/white is tight (and right).

[danewilson77]

Very nice. The blue/white is tight (and right).

And in plain sight....

[TRELO]

Project thread updated with the below "peak in at the shop". Details are there....

Looks like he jacked up my sticker. Didn't even notice when I was down there.

EDIT: Oh yeah....hood is getting respray as well.

Mine needs a visit to the surgeon also. Looks goos


Opa iPhone

[Hornung418]

My car probably needs a whole respray :( Dane...they demolished the sticker!

[danewilson77]

Finished pics tomorrow. I am soooo excited to have the car finally right. Then I can take on front bumper project.

[danewilson77]

Undo all of it. Tie rod and all.....

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[Crestwood1001]

Found my perfect zhp, in vegas!

[Marcus-SanDiego]

You buying it?

[danewilson77]

Found my perfect zhp, in vegas!

Damn teaser posts!!!!!

[billschusteriv]

Found my perfect zhp, in vegas!

Fly, buy, and drive!

[danewilson77]

Found my perfect zhp, in vegas!<br />
<br />
Fly, buy, and drive!

Then....go live, and jive......

By posting pics!

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[MrMaico]

Fly, buy, and drive!

+1 That's what I did, and mine was also in Vegas.

[Hornung418]

Rollin with this all the way home...I could stare at dat ass for days.
http://tapatalk.com/mu/aefce023-c91c-3d19.jpg

http://tapatalk.com/mu/aefce023-c953-1ca6.jpg
Porsche 997 Targa. Driver was a looker as well ;)

RootedDROIDXstatus. Come at me, bro.

[danewilson77]

Nice heiny!

I went to pick up ZHP from the body shop....but it wasn't quite finished up yet. Glad I stopped by as there were a few things that were unacceptable. I don't know if they were "done".

So....I pointed out the things I thought needed fixed, and told them I wanted the entire car PC'd and waxed. No extra charge. I'm sure it won't be perfect...but it will be better.

I told them to take their time, and I would be back at 0800.

Aside from the small imperfections (One area on rear bumper, and a couple of fish eye's on the hood)....the car looked like wet, Imola Jolly Rancher goodness. I couldn't believe how wet it looked. Like the 2M pics. I am so stoked.

I am not going to want to drive it.

[kayger12]

Excited for you, DW.

Good job staying on top of the work.

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[danewilson77]

Pics when done. Find anything innteresting under the seats?

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[Johnmadd]

Unbolted the front seats for a nice cleaning/vacuuming.
Laid down a layer of Leatherique Rejuvenator Oil on the front seats as well.

Contemplating starting a full detail

edit: Started the full detail. Got the car washed, clayed, and halfway waxed before conceding to the mosquitoes.

I use "Off backwoods". Not on the car but me, works great.

[billschusteriv]

BBQ today... BBQ tomorrow.

Daughter counted to three this morning. So stoked.

[danewilson77]

BBQ today... BBQ tomorrow.

Daughter counted to three this morning. So stoked.

Well done Billy.

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[Johnmadd]

Nice heiny!

I went to pick up ZHP from the body shop....but it wasn't quite finished up yet. Glad I stopped by as there were a few things that were unacceptable. I don't know if they were "done".

So....I pointed out the things I thought needed fixed, and told them I wanted the entire car PC'd and waxed. No extra charge. I'm sure it won't be perfect...but it will be better.

I told them to take their time, and I would be back at 0800.

Aside from the small imperfections (One area on rear bumper, and a couple of fish eye's on the hood)....the car looked like wet, Imola Jolly Rancher goodness. I couldn't believe how wet it looked. Like the 2M pics. I am so stoked.

I am not going to want to drive it.

I know the feeling of not wanting to drive it to keep it nice, im still contemplating picking you up in the zhp or the e30 for the cruise test drive tomorrow. I am almost as bad as Marcus.

[danewilson77]

Nah, just 26 cents.

Lol..ok.

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[Crestwood1001]

Unless the car is still available in a few weeks I wont be buying it, but the plan was to fly to vegas and drive back!

[Marcus-SanDiego]

We shall see. Maybe it will still be available.

[Crestwood1001]

Just picked up a bottle of Meg's Nxt 2.0 wax to give a try, ill update with the results.

[billschusteriv]

Shipment arrived yesterday from Detailers Domain. Delivered to my office this AM by my shipping/receiving department.

Iron Cut
Adam's Car Wash
Leatherique Rejuvinator
Leatherique Prestine Clean
2 Grit Guards

I'm thoroughly impressed with Detailers Domain's customer service, speed of shipping, and packaging.

Going to be a fun Saturday.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

^^ I buy from Detailer's Domain and Detailed Image. Both are excellent. Phil, at DD, is great.

[az3579]

What a fecking afternoon.


I drove to Manhattan today, knowing full and well that I was going to sit in traffic to some degree on the way back. I cannot describe to you all how much I hate sitting in traffic. I believe that traffic would immediately be remedied by everyone just hitting the freaking gas pedal and not being pansies about it. But anyway...

I parked the car and went to my doctor's appointment for my 2-week lasik checkup. I come back and finding a parking ticket under my wiper. WTF?
Here are some of the pics I took of the signage:

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa192/az3579/Misc/2011-06-03_16-00-07_474.jpg

Reading this sign, this is what I gather (note the DIFFERENCE between the words parking and standing, which are two different things):
* No standing for anyone except commercial vehicles Mon-Fri 7am-6pm, and that there's metered parking for commercial vehicles
* 6-pm - Midnight - metered parking 6 hour limit (note the absense of a clarification of whether it's for commercial or non-commercial)
* 8am - Midnight metered parking on Saturday, once again, does not specify whether it's for commercial or non-commercial

Nowhere does it mention what the rules are for parking of non-commercial vehicles Mon-Fri 7am-6pm. Normally one would take the safe road and assume they can't park there, but then there is this notice on the meter:

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa192/az3579/Misc/2011-06-03_15-57-16_125.jpg

The ONLY thing this could possibly register as in my mind is that non-commercial vehicles don't have to pay until 6pm. It doesn't say non-commercial vehicles can't park until 6pm, just that they shouldn't pay until then. I had a guy on the street look at the sign as well when he saw that I got a ticket and he agreed as well that it makes it seem like non-commercial vehicles can park there without having to pay until 6pm. Non-commercial vehicles certainly are allowed to park there, as the meter itself has a separate price right on it for commercial and non-commercial vehicles. Once again, WTF?



So I start my journey back and get no more than 5 miles away from my "starting" point in about half an hour. I sit through traffic waiting to get on the highway. After nearly breaking my car on the pothole at the onramp, I approach the toll booth ($6.50 by the way), and once I'm stopped in the EZPass lane wondering why the damned gate wasn't opening, I realized that my EZPass was still in my friend's car, and I had no cash on me whatsoever. Officer gives me the deferred payment envelope and I get past the toll, punching in the location of the nearest bank. The damned thing led me back to where I came from as that's where the nearest bank was, meaning I had to sit through the same 30-minute traffic AND pay the toll AGAIN to get to where I needed to go.

On the highway at last, and have about 2 miles of clear traffic, and then bam - I'm sitting in it. This goes on for at least another 30 minutes (at which point I'm still well within the city boundaries) and finally get some clear road, at which point I gun it so I could kill every last second possible. I get lit up by a trooper for going 77mph. At this point I'm sitting there rolling my eyes thinking "could this day get any worse?". For some odd reason, he decided not to give me a ticket (I was courteous to him as he deserved), to which I was thankful for, and proceeded on my way, hitting traffic about 5 miles later and sitting in stop and go allllll the way home (about an hour's worth).

[kayger12]

If you are parking, you are standing-- but you can be standing without parking.

Because your car was parked there, your car was standing there-- in violation of the No Standing 7a-6p rule, hence the ticket.

In NYC, No Standing means you are not allowed to park. You are also not allowed to stop unless you are dropping off or picking up passengers that are present at the location.

Parking in NYC is a science...

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Ahh, NYC. Love it.


iPad. Tapatalk. Bi-winning.

[kayger12]

Have to love NY. Carlin said it best:

Those of you who have experienced both NYC and LA will certainly appreciate this. (http://thisiswhyitsucks.com/2010/06/01/the-book-of-george-13/)

[Mtnman]

At gym getting in quicck workout before tackling the new suspension.

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[danewilson77]

Nice. I vill pump you up!

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[Johnmadd]

Brother got married today. It was a great time.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Send our best to your brother, John.

[Johnmadd]

Thanks Marcus.

[danewilson77]

Send our best to your brother, John.

+1

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