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[az3579]

No matter how hard I try, I cannot seem to get less than 30mpg average this weekend. Dane, did you put tiger blood in my engine when we were doing VANOS seals? Lol

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[Marcus-SanDiego]

Botond, I know he did use tiger blood.

[danewilson77]

No matter how hard I try, I cannot seem to get less than 30mpg average this weekend. Dane, did you put tiger blood in my engine when we were doing VANOS seals? Lol

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Yes....2X tigerblood, with a pinch of Wilson....

Droid + Tapatalk = FTW!

[Crestwood1001]

Where can I get some? The jeep could really use some of that haha 10mpg average ftl :(

[Marcus-SanDiego]

:tiger

We'll have some at the meet in VA. We're going to hook Dane up to a machine and do a transfusion for anyone who wants some.

[Johnmadd]

Im down.

[danewilson77]

:tiger

We'll have some at the meet in VA. We're going to hook Dane up to a machine and do a transfusion for anyone who wants some.

:rofl

Droid + Tapatalk = FTW!

[billschusteriv]

Installed 15mm spacers on rear wheels, right rear tail, headlight lenses, and two new style aluminum mafia stickers.

Rear wheels (Style 45s) were stained with brake dust. Cleaned twice using BMW factory wheel brush kit; once with Sonax and once with Iron Cut. Required lots of elbow grease - and 98% of the baked on brake dust is gone.

Pics and threads to follow sometime...

[danewilson77]

Tsk...teaser thread.

Well done Billy.

Droid + Tapatalk = FTW!

[Mtnman]

At the indie mechanic, waiting to fix my suspension.....need more compression to correclty seat the top hat.

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[Marcus-SanDiego]

Good to see that you've identified the issue, David.

[VA//M3]

Installed Bilsteins PSS10's, TMS front and rear sway bars, TMS RTAB limiters, and TMS FCAB's on a 05' e46 M3.

[Hornung418]

Found out that my new intake won't be here until the 11th :(

Also it was 100 degrees when I got off of work at 1630 hours. Not impressed, Mother Earth. Not impressed.

[Hornung418]

A lil something was waiting for me back at the house ;)
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Mounting is a lil sketch, but it does it's job albeit minimalistic as hell!
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Shot through the missing corner
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Video with the new sound:
is apparently MIA...stupid 3G fail in my own home!

[kayger12]

Nice!

Might I add that your cooling system looks wonderful. :biggrin

[johnrando]

We'll await video evidence Horney.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I have not driven the ZHP since the ZHPMafia.com meet at Crevier BMW on June 4 (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?2891-ZHP-Mafia-Meet-Crevier-BMW-Museum-June-4-2011). Unless something comes up, I don't see me driving it until the next ZHPMafia.com meet on July 9 (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?3324-Crevier-Classic-Cars-ZHP-Mafia-meet-July-9-2011-at-11-AM).

[Johnmadd]

I have not driven the ZHP since the ZHPMafia.com meet at Crevier BMW on June 4 (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?2891-ZHP-Mafia-Meet-Crevier-BMW-Museum-June-4-2011). Unless something comes up, I don't see me driving it until the next ZHPMafia.com meet on July 9 (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?3324-Crevier-Classic-Cars-ZHP-Mafia-meet-July-9-2011-at-11-AM).

I believe there is a thread for how long its been;)

[Hornung418]

I have not driven the ZHP since the ZHPMafia.com meet at Crevier BMW on June 4 (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?2891-ZHP-Mafia-Meet-Crevier-BMW-Museum-June-4-2011). Unless something comes up, I don't see me driving it until the next ZHPMafia.com meet on July 9 (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?3324-Crevier-Classic-Cars-ZHP-Mafia-meet-July-9-2011-at-11-AM).
Working from home with a little one to keep you company...Livin the good life, Boss :)

I drove my car today with the radio off and the windows down...it was eargasmic.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I believe there is a thread for how long its been;)

I don't want to double post. And this is a headline. hehe.

[Johnmadd]

I don't want to double post. And this is a headline. hehe.

Extra, Extra, read all about it...front page stuff there for sure boss. :)

[Marcus-SanDiego]

^ :like

[Hornung418]

I chirped second gear this evening.
Sure it's nothing to some, but I'm loving this Euro DME software more and more
Fawking George (VA330Ci, newtoe46) didn't show at the meet...he was supposed to flash me to EU2...so I could delete my cats and SAP on my own time. Disappointed :(

[M0nk3y]

First time I chirped 2nd gear it was sooo cool.

(and it required twice the hp to do it, lmao)

[Johnmadd]

Done it, and was super happy the first time. To do it you gotta run it damn near the redline and shift perfect, or really shitty.

[gr330zhp]

Well I got my serpentine belt and fuel filter this morning. I went to change the belt earlier and totally forgot I have a
bigger belt because of my Turner pullies... Dohhhhhh That is delayed til tomorrow

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[gr330zhp]

Major detail occuring ahora!
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[carsontl]

nice i wish i had a garage like that to do my detailing work

[cakM3]

Another college term behind me....now I can focus on my ZHP :biggrin

Looking to do the FX-R projector mod this week :roundel

OEM ///M3 side mirror mod when I get mirror housings and base plates from the body shop. Currently the base plates are being modded to fit the sedan IAW Rogue Engineering's base plate modification procedure...:biggrin

There will be plenty of pics as I will be working on a DIY for both of them...

[Hornung418]

Pool Party! Talk to y'all later :P

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Drove the ZHP today. Hunger strikes ends.

[M0nk3y]

A day at the spa

http://tapatalk.com/mu/aefcc800-bf06-3078.jpg

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[Hornung418]

Using my favorite screwdriver
http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy41/jhornung318i/2011-07-04_17-09-45_351.jpg

I finally installed my front license plate after 14 months of ownership.
http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy41/jhornung318i/2011-07-04_17-08-31_646.jpg

RootedDROIDXstatus. Come at me, bro.

[danewilson77]

Feeling it.

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[kayger12]

Using my favorite screwdriver
http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy41/jhornung318i/2011-07-04_17-09-45_351.jpg

I finally installed my front license plate after 14 months of ownership.
http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy41/jhornung318i/2011-07-04_17-08-31_646.jpg

RootedDROIDXstatus. Come at me, bro.

:like

Droid X. Tapatalk. Use it.

[billschusteriv]

Removed, cleaned, and reinstalled my frame, smoked cover, and license plate to place annual registration sticker. Legal until July 2012.

[Crestwood1001]

Had to stop my search for a zhp cause of some fairly major life news thats gonna take up alot of my $$$$$$$$$$. Not a tottally bad thing but also wasnt expected. So im keeping my jeep for the time being but now the small mods that I was holding off on to sell it are in the mail! I ordered up a set of yellow HID fogs and a VLED interior light package ;) hopefully someday ill be back in the hunt for a zhp :(

[billschusteriv]

Had to stop my search for a zhp cause of some fairly major life news thats gonna take up alot of my $$$$$$$$$$. Not a tottally bad thing but also wasnt expected. So im keeping my jeep for the time being but now the small mods that I was holding off on to sell it are in the mail! I ordered up a set of yellow HID fogs and a VLED interior light package ;) hopefully someday ill be back in the hunt for a zhp :(

Sorry to hear that buddy. You don't need a ZHP to hang with us... I'm sure you'll get to resume the search someday.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Had to stop my search for a zhp cause of some fairly major life news thats gonna take up alot of my $$$$$$$$$$. Not a tottally bad thing but also wasnt expected. So im keeping my jeep for the time being but now the small mods that I was holding off on to sell it are in the mail! I ordered up a set of yellow HID fogs and a VLED interior light package ;) hopefully someday ill be back in the hunt for a zhp :(

Definitely don't need a ZHP to be a member of the site.

[az3579]

After about a month and a half of not going to the gym, I finally went back for the first time today. Completed half an hour of cardio.
Stopped going the week of the surgery, didn't go for 2 weeks after as recommended, and then didn't bother going back altogether. I can't let this slide from meeeeeeeee............ Starting this week I'm forcing myself to go. 1 day down, many, many, many more to go.

[az3579]

Also, today, I received my BMWMafia.com stickers that I got lucky on... I mean, won, on Facebook. :biggrin

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So, does anyone want to trade for ZHPMafia stickers??

[Johnmadd]

Also, today, I received my BMWMafia.com stickers that I got lucky on... I mean, won, on Facebook. :biggrin

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So, does anyone want to trade for ZHPMafia stickers??

Not a sticker guy here either, BUT.......I might put 1 in center on the top or bottom of the rear window. I will probably be going to bimmerfest east and need to represent the mafia.

[Crestwood1001]

I plan on saving up for a zhp, but for now the jeep will do, and I do love the thing, its been a great truck and saved me a few times in the snow! Ill have to try and dig up a pic or two.http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5305/5694728941_5f89279196_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58559345@N05/5694728941/)
DSCN0110 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58559345@N05/5694728941/) by WTVFD1001 (http://www.flickr.com/people/58559345@N05/)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3199/5695337188_15e036a531_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58559345@N05/5695337188/)
DSCN0123 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58559345@N05/5695337188/) by WTVFD1001 (http://www.flickr.com/people/58559345@N05/)
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5024/5695313106_d950fe07c7_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58559345@N05/5695313106/)
DSCN0114 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58559345@N05/5695313106/) by WTVFD1001 (http://www.flickr.com/people/58559345@N05/)
I like to try and keep it as clean as possible, but with its age and use its got some good paint chips, and the front bumper is shot completely. But I have some of the cleanest black paint around, and im obsessive about keeping it that way!
And last but not least.....
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3355/5695323640_7eb6077001_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58559345@N05/5695323640/)
DSCN0118 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58559345@N05/5695323640/) by WTVFD1001 (http://www.flickr.com/people/58559345@N05/)
Anyone pick up on my model? :mafia and that NASTY step pad right before I pulled all the faded plastic off the thing and painted it, great mod!
BUT I VOW I WILL OWN A ZHP IN THE NEXT YEAR OR TWO! MARK MY WORD.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Nice Jeep, Crest.

[Crestwood1001]

Thank you sir. My favorite thing is my police interceptor badge ;)

[billschusteriv]

Rolled over 180k miles.

BlackBerry. Tapatalk. Booyah!

[lilcdkey]

I want a Jeep SRT-8 :/

[Crestwood1001]

SAME! But i dont want the mpg's lol its hard enough dealing with the 13.5 average I get now.

[johnnyrad]

Well today I scheduled "the window tint" for next Saturday. Never had this done aftermarket on any car I have had so we'll see how she goes. I like Keith's tint and Dane's but here in PA I'm thinking of staying conservative on the darkness. 30% works or maybe even as light as 40%. I hate tickets. I will see what they say at the shop, they know best right?

[az3579]

Anyone pick up on my model?

You mean pick up on the fact that it's a Grand Cherokee?

[Hornung418]

Well today I scheduled "the window tint" for next Saturday. Never had this done aftermarket on any car I have had so we'll see how she goes. I like Keith's tint and Dane's but here in PA I'm thinking of staying conservative on the darkness. 30% works or maybe even as light as 40%. I hate tickets. I will see what they say at the shop, they know best right?
No, they don't always know what's best. You should check with the State Tint Laws, before you make your choice. 30% is pretty dark, IMO, if you go all the way around. Make an informed decision. Best of luck!

[johnnyrad]

Wise advice Hornung. Well here is what PA says

The PA STATUTE (the actual law) only prohibits tinting which
"does not permit a person to see or view the inside of the vehicle."

Pretty pretty vague if you ask me. At night, on a cloudy day, in the sun, at dusk it can all change..I'm thinking 40% would be safe, even tho I want 30.

[Hornung418]

Wise advice Hornung. Well here is what PA says

The PA STATUTE (the actual law) only prohibits tinting which
"does not permit a person to see or view the inside of the vehicle."

Pretty pretty vague if you ask me. At night, on a cloudy day, in the sun, at dusk it can all change..I'm thinking 40% would be safe, even tho I want 30.
Well...In PA, as per the 2011 Tint Laws by State (http://home.pcisys.net/~bpc/auto_law/tint/), no car registered can have tinted windows, if manufactured after MY1998. It is a means to fail the safety inspection. Good luck with that! 40% shouldn't draw too much attention!

[johnnyrad]

Well...In PA, as per the 2011 Tint Laws by State (http://home.pcisys.net/~bpc/auto_law/tint/), no car registered can have tinted windows, if manufactured after MY1998. It is a means to fail the safety inspection. Good luck with that! 40% shouldn't draw too much attention!

Curses!! WTF ...well 40% is tame. I see half a dozen civics and beat up VW GTI's on the road per day with limo tints for god's sake. I mean my Z is special and I feel lucky so F it I'm going in! :fingerscrossed

[Hornung418]

In for pics!

[johnnyrad]

Pics indeed..I just told the wife about the appointment next week and I got the ever popular smile and eye roll. But she did give me the :chuck so it's go time.

[kayger12]

Pics indeed..I just told the wife about the appointment next week and I got the ever popular smile and eye roll. But she did give me the :chuck so it's go time.

:like

[danewilson77]

Mmph...the eye roll huh? I get that daily.

[az3579]

You know what they say:

Behind every great man...


... is a woman rolling her eyes.

[Crestwood1001]

Lol not the grand cherokee, the Police Interceptor badge ;)

[Crestwood1001]

Just cause I like participating on this site so much, but dont have a zhp yet..... Today I installed my HID fogs on the jeep, I got a 55w 3000K kit and am in love with them, they are crazy bright!
This is just the fogs, they look two different colors cause of the angle I took the shot at but they are the same!
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5160/5914060167_424e429063_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58559345@N05/5914060167/)
IMG-20110707-00087 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58559345@N05/5914060167/) by WTVFD1001 (http://www.flickr.com/people/58559345@N05/)
The light output, hard to capture but this shows how bright they are, and there is much more to see in person, stupid cameras kill alot of the effect. And its not this orange, I just had to play with settings to get it to show some of the distance the lights projected...
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5235/5914621232_46a024bb6e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58559345@N05/5914621232/)
IMG-20110708-00094 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58559345@N05/5914621232/) by WTVFD1001 (http://www.flickr.com/people/58559345@N05/)

[johnnyrad]

You know what they say:

Behind every great man...


... is a woman rolling her eyes.

haha...I think the eye roll is some sort of genetic trait.

[billschusteriv]

Wise advice Hornung. Well here is what PA says

The PA STATUTE (the actual law) only prohibits tinting which
"does not permit a person to see or view the inside of the vehicle."

Pretty pretty vague if you ask me. At night, on a cloudy day, in the sun, at dusk it can all change..I'm thinking 40% would be safe, even tho I want 30.

I recently got mine done at a shop in PA. The shop told me that any aftermarket tint is illegal if it is more than 70%.

I went with it anyway. I mean I've seen SUV's and minivans that come from the factory with privacy glass as dark as 30% tint....

[Crestwood1001]

I had my acura in pa tinted limo tint and never got bothered, and I have my jeep matched to the stock rear tint and have never been bothered. Im friends with most of the local cops since im a fire fighter and they said its not something they really worry about unless you give them a reason. Plus only state troopers have tint meters anyway.

[SureShot434]

well i bottomed my car out on some rail road tracks and now has a really bad vibration and noise..not looking forward to jacking it up on monday :(

[johnnyrad]

Well I'm getting my tint done today as I found a local guy who I was told does killer work. I trust word of mouth more then anything. He is very expensive but he can do work on Sat and Sunday as he is does everything himself out of a tiny shop. He charges $250 and does not computer cut his patterns, everything is by hand so I'm sure that's why the high price. It will take 4 hrs to do. I was quoted $180 out of a high volume shop about an hour away but I think I like going with a single shop owner, probably will take more pride in his work. It's like artisin work, and nothing is to much for my car...just can't let the wife know I'm now paying $70 bucks more :ninja

[kayger12]

Good deal. Looking forward to pics.

[danewilson77]

Johnny....all of what you said makes sense. My guy took forever...but tint is perfect.

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[Hornung418]

Headed to Nashville, TN. Last night was spent slaving to the porcelain goddess...no alcohol was involved. IDK what it was but I seem to be over it. Zero sleep and I'm still packing.

In other news, a 90+ year old relative had to be moved to a nursing home and is not talking. We may have to attend a funeral in Jefferson, NC. But we are stopping regardless to get a big country dinner :biggrin

RootedDROIDXstatus. Come at me, bro.

[johnnyrad]

The wife is camping with the kids and she has the good camera and my phone does not have a camera. So I'm forced to use my kids crap camera for pics, total fail on my part hope it works

[danewilson77]

Total win for the wife though.

If she's happy....

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[johnnyrad]

Oh yes Dane she loves camping. I on the other hand hate it with a passion. Bugs, humidity, rain, drunkin teens up all night keeping you up...yuck. I need AC, cable, my bed, my woobie ya know all the good stuff. Although we did both camp in Yosemite National Park which was sick, that was fun. But PA camping, no thanks.

[spencers]

My girlfriend ditched her POS android for a real smartphone.
Mine on left, hers on right.

http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/3589/iphonehk.jpg

[Dotpage]

My girlfriend ditched her POS android for a real smartphone.
Mine on left, hers on right.

Buckets of WIN!!!

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Eduardo, you'd be happy with me as well.

New iPhone 4 and new iPad 2.

[ecrabb]

My girlfriend ditched her POS android for a real smartphone.
Mine on left, hers on right.

NICE!

This also confirms my theory that the white iPhone is for girls. My male coworker (with white iPhone) seems to disagree. ;)

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[az3579]

NICE!

This also confirms my theory that the white iPhone is for girls. My male coworker (with white iPhone) seems to disagree. ;)

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+1. :biggrin

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[danewilson77]

NICE!

This also confirms my theory that the white iPhone is for girls. My male coworker (with white iPhone) seems to disagree. ;)

SC

Is he light in his shoes? The white iPhone is definitely female.

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[Marcus-SanDiego]

I got the black iPhone and iPad. I wear pink shirts, though. Currently wearing purple.

[az3579]

I got the black iPhone and iPad. I wear pink shirts, though. Currently wearing purple.

If you were to get a white iPhone, it would mean the white iPhone will no longer be a female phone. But, you got black, so it remains!

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[az3579]

So yesterday I woke up and checked the bank account. Yay, I had some money! I just had to keep it 'till my next paycheck so I could have even more to pay bills with.

At the end of yesterday, I ended up coming to the sad realization that car tax (for my E30 which I no longer own; WTH?) and a particularly large payment were due yesterday and I forgot about them. Yay, more money out of pocket. Then I remembered that my rear tires are corded, so they are officially dangerous to drive on. Best part? There goes the rest of my money.

I'm just hoping it's relatively safe to drive on them for a few weeks or a month, 'cuz a new set of tires ain't happening anytime soon. Anyone want to pick me up going to Bimmerfest? :)

[danewilson77]

I have 2 Hankook's - 245/18's that I could let go of for cheap.

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[az3579]

I have 2 Hankook's - 245/18's that I could let go of for cheap.

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Define cheap... and how much tread? I'm looking for a full set front and rear. Buy once, is the goal. :)
The two fronts are defective, so those have to go as well.

Thanks DW...

[danewilson77]

Define cheap... and how much tread? I'm looking for a full set front and rear. Buy once, is the goal. :)
The two fronts are defective, so those have to go as well.

Thanks DW...

Forget it BP. They're cheap. Only rear's. 50%-75% tread. Doesn't really fit your stringent requirements. I thought you were in a bind....something like driving on corded tires in the rear. I must have had my head in my ass.

[billschusteriv]

:eeps


3 peeps driving from New England. If you're serious about going BP, you can always hit them up.

[mikeyb74]

:eeps


3 peeps driving from New England. If you're serious about going BP, you can always hit them up.

I want to say Stathi is driving down. I am not going because I have a engagement party to go to.

[billschusteriv]

I want to say Stathi is driving down. I am not going because I have a engagement party to go to.

Bummer guy. I was hoping to catch you. Enjoy the party!


BlackBerry. Tapatalk.

[SureShot434]

Just picked up a pair of M3 motor mounts on sale at turnermotorsports.com for 53 dollars and some change each and 14 bucks for shipping. Saved over 60 bucks so I am happy I waited until I get back from vacation to order then :roundel wooohoooo lol now just have to wait a week until I have time to get them replaced.

[danewilson77]

My BBS rims/tires are at my house as well as the TMS spacers. Woot!

[Marcus-SanDiego]

My BBS rims/tires are at my house as well as the TMS spacers. Woot!

:chuck


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[johnrando]

Looking forward to seeing those BBSs on.

[danewilson77]

Installed. See thread in "wheel" forum

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/IMAG0378.jpg

[Hornung418]

Deleting my Secondary Air Pump today...Will post pics of before and after.

EDIT: And by today...I mean Saturday :(

[llll1l1ll]

I took my car in to get the MD State Safety Inspection and was nailed on some items I was going to replace anyway. I just wanted to see if I would get away with it, i.e. how strict is the MD inspection compared to NC? So, the shop nailed me on tires, CABs, windshield wipers, and the rear rotors. All but the rotors were known to me. For the tires, I'm gonna throw on a set of Hankooks and go from there. I don't much like these Goodyear Eagle F1 All Seasons. I just ordered a set of Meyle HD CABs and a rear brake kit from ECS Tuning. I will snoop around for wipers since Pelican Parts and Bavauto both want almost 40 bucks! Unless that's normal for the ZHP. Whatever. I'll go to Autozone/Advance Auto and snoop around for wipers when I'm picking up brake cleaner. Worse comes to worst, I'll get the wipers from Pelican.

On a side note, the tech doing the inspection noted a fail for the front lights - presumably for the brights? The head tech spoke with me and said I only needed the above to pass - he didn't say anything about the lights. The brights work fine, as the car has xenon bulbs so the inners are used for the flashing only when the lights are off. I'm pretty sure they realized this after inspecting it. MD inspection also requires to make sure the light comes on for the parking brake and that the seats can move. That last one is kind of strange.

[SureShot434]

Not only were my motor mounts shot but the mounting bracket on the passenger side was broken too so the engine was resting on the power steering which was cause the god awful noise...

New M3 motor mounts from turner motor sport on sale lol whoo hoo

:roundel

[danewilson77]

Dang. At least its getting fixed.

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[az3579]

So, just as I'm recovering from the huge financial hit of having to buy new tires all around, I'm given another chance to empty the nonexistant money in my bank account.
Brake pads, all around. Along with rotors. Darned idiot light came on for brake pads today...

That means two sets; one for track, one for street, because the street pads sure as hell ain't gonna cut it on the track (as evidence by my last time there... SCARY!).


The kicker: a full set of rotors, pads, fluid, etc. is about $416 plus shipping from Turner. Unfortunately, this includes regular rotors and regular pads, and the pads definitely won't cut it; I'll be crashing into a barrier from overheated brakes by the 2nd session. Included in this kit is:

Standard ATE Type 200 brake fluid
Axxis/PBR MetalMaster brake pads (front and rear)
OEM rotors all around
No brake lines

With the upgrades I want (I should say, need), the prices go significantly higher:
Hawk HP+ pads (+ $128.29)
Slotted rotors (+ $71.12)
Stainless steel brake lines (+ $112.45)
I would also upgrade the brake fluid to Motul RBF600 (+ ~$34)
Total = ~$765. This DOES NOT include the separate front rotors and pads I want to run for regular street driving.



My ZHP is going to bankrupt me... lol


Going tomorrow to a performance shop to see if my existing rotors can take another set of pads. If so, that would reduce the cost by a loooooooooong shot!

[danewilson77]

You may wanna re-evaluate needs and wants. That's quite a bit of $$$.

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[az3579]

You may wanna re-evaluate needs and wants. That's quite a bit of $$$.

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Let's see...
HPDE's are a need. It's what I live for; if I can't attend an HPDE in my year, I have no real events to really look forward to. You know, the "I reeeeeeally don't mind waking up at 0430 for this event!" days.

OEM pads won't last on the track. The last event, my OEM pads were so cooked (overheating) by the 3rd session, that it was almost downright dangerous to continue. My rotors may need replacing, but have no idea because I didn't put them on, the PO did. Who knows when that was. Plus, I don't feel comfortable mixing track pad materials on the same rotors as the standard pad. The track pad is also more aggressive on the rotors and wears them down quicker, so I don't want to mix my daily driven rotors with pads that will destroy them even faster than the excessive mileage I put on them.

Stainless steel lines were actually one of my top "wants" for the next few months. They drastically reduce the pedal travel (much more firm), as with the stock setup, it was darned near impossible to heel and toe coming down the straight because the pedal sank so far down into the carpet. Firming up the brake pedal will give me a chance to heel and toe. With stainless lines, the brake fluid won't expand and contract the brake lines much, which results in the firm brake pedal. It really is a killjoy to brake with the stock setup on the track, IMO, and reduces my learning ability since I'd be so distracted with how crappy the stock pads and lines are...

Pretty much, compromising on any of these components results in much less enjoyability. My E30 had friggin' awesome brakes in this respect...

Hopefully if the guy says the rotors are useable for another set of pads, then my plan is to get fluid, pads, and lines. Done deal, hundreds less than with rotors...

Let's see if I can squeeze out a bargain-hunters type of deal; a complete front setup without rotors for $300 or so. The hunt begins...

[danewilson77]

Good luck.

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[danewilson77]

My headline.....is that I had to pull over..into the emergency lane today for the first time in the ZHP. Felt the car stumble.....gave it gas.....nothing was there. Car stalled. I started it up....gave it some gas.....then it seemed to even itself out, and ran fine all the way home (another 20 miles). I could still "feel" something wrong though.

I'm thinking this may be classic symptom of needing a new fuel filter. I am on the original at 133,330 miles. Agree?

No SES light.

Fuel level > 1/2 tank.

[GMATT]

Even if it's not the filter.......Change it !!

[Marcus-SanDiego]

My headline.....is that I had to pull over..into the emergency lane today for the first time in the ZHP. Felt the car stumble.....gave it gas.....nothing was there. Car stalled. I started it up....gave it some gas.....then it seemed to even itself out, and ran fine all the way home (another 20 miles). I could still "feel" something wrong though.

I'm thinking this may be classic symptom of needing a new fuel filter. I am on the original at 133,330 miles. Agree?

No SES light.

Fuel level > 1/2 tank.

Would not surprise me if it's the fuel filter. Same symptoms on my E39. New filter fixed it right up.

[danewilson77]

Even if it's not the filter.......Change it !!

That could be said for many parts on my car...hehe


Would not surprise me if it's the fuel filter. Same symptoms on my E39. New filter fixed it right up.

Thanks Boss.

[Hornung418]

I need to change mine too, DW. I'm only 15k less than you.

[danewilson77]

Werd. Are they all pretty much the same?

[danewilson77]

My headline.....is that I had to pull over..into the emergency lane today for the first time in the ZHP. Felt the car stumble.....gave it gas.....nothing was there. Car stalled. I started it up....gave it some gas.....then it seemed to even itself out, and ran fine all the way home (another 20 miles). I could still "feel" something wrong though.

I'm thinking this may be classic symptom of needing a new fuel filter. I am on the original at 133,330 miles. Agree?

No SES light.

Fuel level > 1/2 tank.

Plot thickens. I picked up my filter...and half way home tonight....I finally popped an SES light. Guess what the codes were (2)?

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[kayger12]

Lean Bank 1 and Bank 2....

[Johnmadd]

I don't want to say this but..... may be the fuel pump.

[danewilson77]

Lean Bank 1 and Bank 2....

P0171 and P0174 > system too lean.

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[iZHP]

DISA?

[danewilson77]

DISA?

I bought brand new one exactly one year ago. I'm doing the filter tomorrow. We'll see what happens. I need to get our German friend at 1330.

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[Johnmadd]

Passed state inspection, thanks Dane.

[danewilson77]

Passed state inspection, thanks Dane.

Ha!

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[billschusteriv]

Two new front half-axles, fuel filter, and bank 2 sensor 2 O2 sensor in the e46.

E30 issues abound.

BlackBerry. Tapatalk.

[danewilson77]

Two new front half-axles, fuel filter, and bank 2 sensor 2 O2 sensor in the e46.

E30 issues abound.

BlackBerry. Tapatalk.

Sweet!

[danewilson77]

Filter changed. Car won't start.

Had to take Benz to get Marc. Fail.

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[Johnmadd]

Damn^

[danewilson77]

Ran fine before...so maybe I crossed lines.

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[johnrando]

Dang! Keep us posted (know you will!)

[danewilson77]

Dang! Keep us posted (know you will!)

Lines not crossed.....check new thread....car running poopy.

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?4475-P0171-amp-P0171-cleared-with-new-fuel-filter-but-P0301-came-in-and-now-car-is-a-qt-Low-on-oil&p=96723#post96723

[cakM3]

ZHP is covered up ready for the oncoming hurricane...

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/photo2-2.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/photo-12.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/photo1.jpg

I think by the time it reaches me it should be downgraded to tropical storm and I will get lots of rain and some wind but nothing like what everyone down south has been getting....hopefully....fingers crossed....

The calm before the storm....no wind, quiet and getting humid...

[az3579]

Currently sitting in my hotel room that my employer had me check into. That's right, I'm working tomorrow, right through the entire storm, and have to drive in when the rains will be very heavy and probably the wind too. Wish me luck...

[cakM3]

Be safe BP!

[danewilson77]

Car half tore apart with a dark garage....hehe.

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[cakM3]

Car half tore apart with a dark garage....hehe.

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Interesting :P

[Hornung418]

Need Brakes...Suspension Bushings need to be replaced and upgraded. Shocks/Struts and Springs are OE and my engine is ticking...or one of my wheel bearings is toast. I really just need to spend $2k and get it all knocked out of the way so I can finish school worry free. No me gusta quando la caro es rota :(

[danewilson77]

Recieved my $55 Bentley manual, red BBS center caps, and 2 qts of Redline MTL.

[billschusteriv]

:like

[Crickett]

Still waiting on the body shop to finish repairing the ZHP . . . 12 days without it is starting to make me :eyetwitch

[cakM3]

Today I got introduced to ESS Twin-Screw supercharger.....:drool:drool:drool:wub

[static667]

Today I got introduced to ESS Twin-Screw supercharger.....:drool:drool:drool:wub

I wanna ride, too!

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[Gheybe]

Got into the school I wanted. Stoked.

[MsRN]

Got into the school I wanted. Stoked.

What school is that?

[Hornung418]

Game got rained out. WVU is up 27-13 over Marshall. They're calling for another storm :(

[az3579]

Today I got introduced to ESS Twin-Screw supercharger.....:drool:drool:drool:wub

Don't get any ideas, Charlie. :biggrin

[iZHP]

http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab58/ianbrady/Image.jpg

[danewilson77]

http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab58/ianbrady/Image.jpg

Nice catch.

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[iZHP]

I know, I had to do it lol

[danewilson77]

I changed out tranny fluid, cranks oil, and sporting the red BBS center caps.

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[cakM3]

Don't get any ideas, Charlie. :biggrin

Ha :biggrin not now...possibly in the future

[Gheybe]

What school is that?

Well I got into other schools earlier this year, but I changed my mind in the past few months.

I got into Brooks Institute.

Funny part is I never applied.

[nike001]

http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab58/ianbrady/Image.jpg

I just hit that in my car last week!

[gr330zhp]

My ZHP needs a wash bad! First time I have ever seen a light film of brake dust on the wheels. Yet I have no motivation :eeps

[az3579]

My ZHP needs a wash bad! First time I have ever seen a light film of brake dust on the wheels. Yet I have no motivation :eeps

You of all people! Don't be like me!

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[cakM3]

You of all people! Don't be like me!

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BP, you know if your's gets bad enough all you have to do is stop by...:biggrin

[gr330zhp]

Haha I know man, it is very abnormal of me :dunno

[az3579]

BP, you know if your's gets bad enough all you have to do is stop by...:biggrin

I was actually going to hit you up and see if we could arrange a late September/October session again, this time with me behind the orbital? :biggrin

[cakM3]

I was actually going to hit you up and see if we could arrange a late September/October session again, this time with me behind the orbital? :biggrin

Yeah, if you want to use the orbital you're welcome to use it. :thumbsup

I will make sure I have everything ready....more like early to mid October will be better for me.

[billschusteriv]

I'm using oil at a rather rapid pace (1 qt every 200-500 miles). Indy mech thinks its possible I may have a blown diaphragm in the Crankcase-Ventilation/oil separator. It's a PITA to get to - located underneath the intake manifold.

Just ordered the separator and all hoses to change this out from AutohausAZ (ZHPMafia.com affiliate link (http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-4193730-10701773)) to see if this corrects the problem.

[danewilson77]

That's going to be a super fun job!

[gr330zhp]

It appears the guy who lives in the condo 2 down from mine has purchased an E46 M3 Cabriolet :) Im debating going over and putting a ZHPMafia card on it

[danewilson77]

It appears the guy who lives in the condo 2 down from mine has purchased an E46 M3 Cabriolet :) Im debating going over and putting a ZHPMafia card on it

Dhu eeeeeeeeeeeeet. Hurry!

[nike001]

Well, It's raining here in NEPA. I was driving approaching a stop sign with a car at it and decided (while braking) to turn my headlights to 'auto' to see if they came on. Next thing I knew..BAM. Apparently I wasn't braking hard enough.

Guy in the older green buick got out all mad and I told him to go to the parking lot right there so we didn't hold up traffic. When he got out again in the parking lot, he was all nice and asked if I was okay and that he didn't see any damage on his car and I couldn't see any on mine so he said he's good to go and we parted ways.

I knew today was going to be a bad day.

[danewilson77]

Scary stuff......let us know how the detailed inspection comes out.

[Hornung418]

Noooooo, Dalton! I did the same thing last year. A lady in a 2010 Malibu was making a right on red, then for some unknown reason, she stopped. I saw her move forward, looked left and was creeping forward at the same time. I smacked right into her. My car was fine. Hers had $600+ in damages. I don't know how my car was uninjured.

Glad you're okay! We have tough cars.

[nike001]

When I got home (well, after a bit... I had to pee REALLY bad so that might have aided in the collision :applause) I wiped it off with a microfiber towel to dry the front off. I've come to the conclusion that I hit him with the impact strips because it seems the passenger side one where the delete strip has a little more of a gap now.

+1 hornug, we do have tough cars... thank god.

[danewilson77]

Good news friend.

[Hornung418]

Two Ns, my man.

[nike001]

I just KNEW something bad would come of commuting this year. lol

[az3579]

When I got home (well, after a bit... I had to pee REALLY bad so that might have aided in the collision :applause) I wiped it off with a microfiber towel to dry the front off. I've come to the conclusion that I hit him with the impact strips because it seems the passenger side one where the delete strip has a little more of a gap now.

+1 hornug, we do have tough cars... thank god.

You could actually slide the left and right strips to lessen the gap between those and the delete strip. :)

[gr330zhp]

I just KNEW something bad would come of commuting this year. lol

Ughhhh knock on wood...I have had a safe 3 years commuting so far. But I have fear :shift

[iZHP]

I just hit that in my car last week!

nice, our cars are very similar! Even though yours is a year newer!

[kayger12]

Well, after a very busy couple of months, it's finally belts, pulleys, water pump, and thermostat day.


Be in the garage for a while listening to some tunes and wrenching on Jersey Graphite.

[Hornung418]

Well, after a very busy couple of months, it's finally belts, pulleys, water pump, and thermostat day.


Be in the garage for a while listening to some tunes and wrenching on Jersey Graphite.
YAY!!! I hope skipping the hoses doesn't come back to bite you in the ass like mine did to me...And honestly after looking over the parts I pulled. I think the expansion tank was the only part replaced in 2009 (maybe the thermostat, too)...so those hoses may have been OE...:dunno

[kayger12]

How many miles did you have when your hoses crapped out?

[Hornung418]

108k when I over filled the expansion tank...thank God that held out, the hose separated from the plastic 'neck'. The tank is still in good shape.

I know you're on a proven Bimmerphile's Cooling Regimen, So you'll be okay since you're low mileage. But as much trouble as I went through (even with you there LOL) I don't want to see anybody go through that.

[kayger12]

Good info, Horney.

Old School Maintenance says 150k for the coolant hoses, which would make me nervous. My plan was to try and make it to 90k and do the hoses when I do the expansion tank.

I'm pretty sure I'll give a little chuckle in a bit when I get to the Horney plug...

[Hornung418]

Get out of here...LOL As soon as you remove it, it's bound to grow legs and scurry off...:shifty I'll never forget that as long as I live.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

^^I'm glad I was there. Hehe.

[johnrando]

Well, after a very busy couple of months, it's finally belts, pulleys, water pump, and thermostat day.


Be in the garage for a while listening to some tunes and wrenching on Jersey Graphite.

Very cool. Pun (slightly) intended.

[gr330zhp]

Just washed the 330i! :)

[danewilson77]

Just washed the 330i! :)

Pics or ban.

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[nike001]

Used some compound and my new toy porter cable on my glossy window trip and got that all up to par. Pillars are like mirrors and the park that goes up and around the windows are all fixed up. They used to be a little discolored and had a few weird spots on them.

I figured it would be a good starting point for me and my porter. After seeing the pillars all nice... I'm really wanting a black car :|

[gr330zhp]

Have to try and figure out what is up with my drivers side turn signal. Ive looked over everything, no loose connections, good bulb etc. The last couple weeks, almost every time I start the car, the indicator in the dash shows its out and the bulb is out. If I tap slightly on the assembly it lights up and stays so.....

Anyone else have this issue??

[Hornung418]

Have to try and figure out what is up with my drivers side turn signal. Ive looked over everything, no loose connections, good bulb etc. The last couple weeks, almost every time I start the car, the indicator in the dash shows its out and the bulb is out. If I tap slightly on the assembly it lights up and stays so.....

Anyone else have this issue??

Always. I need to clean and tighten the connectors in the pigtails.

RootedDROIDXstatus. Come at me, bro.

[danewilson77]

Have to try and figure out what is up with my drivers side turn signal. Ive looked over everything, no loose connections, good bulb etc. The last couple weeks, almost every time I start the car, the indicator in the dash shows its out and the bulb is out. If I tap slightly on the assembly it lights up and stays so.....

Anyone else have this issue??

Pry up the prongs a tad, and apply a little bit of di-electric grease.

[imola red zhp]

Good Morning everyone!!! Nice weather up here in San Ramon Ca. today and I'm off work, Having a cup of coffee and friut plate, befrore I start my bike ride, then I start my working on my M5 twisted seat problem......fun

[danewilson77]

Good Morning everyone!!! Nice weather up here in San Ramon Ca. today and I'm off work, Having a cup of coffee and friut plate, befrore I start my bike ride, then I start my working on my M5 twisted seat problem......fun

Good morning.

[gr330zhp]

Pry up the prongs a tad, and apply a little bit of di-electric grease.

Coool! Thanks Dane!

[danewilson77]

Cruisin along...AC on...got a lil chilly...set temp to 69, and moved dial to red dots....low coolant warning came on....Put dial back on blue dots....lowered temp to 59....low coolant warning light went out.....so I rolled down window, since it was warmer outside.

I may be a lil low on coolant.

[HokieZHP]

Met the driver of this today.

http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/71485bbc.jpg
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/861f406a.jpg


He's a student. I talked to him briefly and told him about the site so he may be around soon. Car is an automatic with no alcantara or foglights. He can give more details if/when he joins.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Good work, Chris.

[billschusteriv]

Received crankcase (breather) valve and all associated hoses to hopefully fix oil consumption issues in e46.

Odometer gears in the mail from odometergears.com to fix e30 cluster.

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[danewilson77]

That should fix her riiiiiiiiiiiight up!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/IMAG0697.jpg

fml...

[HokieZHP]

Dane, you might need a few more band-aids...

[danewilson77]

Dane, you might need a few more band-aids...

Somedays I really hate Virginia.

[nike001]

What'd you use on your roof there dane?

I tried using my porter cable on my hood yesterday and it didn't go so well. Compounded nice, but when I applied finishing polish.. it came out with crazzzy amounts of holograms! I fixed it with compounding again but I'm still mad

[danewilson77]

All I used was a lil elbow grease and a product called Mothers Cleaner Wax.

I have three or four waxes right now. Autoglym, Mothers Cold Glass, Mothers Cleaner Wax, and some Dodojuice Hard Candy.

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[nike001]

All by hand? Your car must be flawless lol. The only parts of my car with swirls are a little on the roof and a little on the hood.

...and I just paid $250 for this porter cable. I'm afraid of using it on any other car now in fear that I'll screw them up

[Hornung418]

Cracked windshield Dane?!?!?!

Shit :(

[kayger12]

That should fix her riiiiiiiiiiiight up!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/IMAG0697.jpg

fml...

Damn, man.

Your commute is like Gettysburg for Bimmers...

Droid X. Tapatalk. Use it.

[danewilson77]

Yup. DumpTruck in far right lane hit a bump. I saw rock eject in slowmo...I was ducking as if when I ducked the car would duck also. Hit the gas to try to scotch under it. Missed, missing it by about 2". It was a star this morning, and when I came out to her after work...it had propagated half way down window. I suspect it will be across the entire window by weeks end.


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[Hornung418]

Damn...what a let down. What did we tell you about being anywhere near heavy trucks? :nono

[danewilson77]

Inoright? This windshield only made it 3 months!

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[kayger12]

Glad you didn't speed up too much- might have taken it up top and ended up with a roof ding.

Cause you know, that would be your kind of luck...

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[danewilson77]

Yeah...it was coming right to left, and I was hoping it would miss corner. Nope ;o(

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[webster]

bummer DW, sorry to see that.

one thing i learned about that type of situation from my stepmother, who is a lawyer, is that even if those big dump trucks have placards that say "not responsible for vehicle damage" or something similar, they absolutely ARE responsible. if that happens and you can manage to get plates and company info, do so! send them a nasty letter from an attorney and they will most likely pay up. those companies are totally responsible for the crap they fling all over the roads, regardless of bumper stickers claiming otherwise.

[danewilson77]

bummer DW, sorry to see that.

one thing i learned about that type of situation from my stepmother, who is a lawyer, is that even if those big dump trucks have placards that say "not responsible for vehicle damage" or something similar, they absolutely ARE responsible. if that happens and you can manage to get plates and company info, do so! send them a nasty letter from an attorney and they will most likely pay up. those companies are totally responsible for the crap they fling all over the roads, regardless of bumper stickers claiming otherwise.

Good info. Thanks Web.

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[az3579]

Doesn't insurance cover glass?? :scratchinghead

[Dotpage]

Mine does.BTW, sorry that happened to you DW, mine is like that since I got the car, I just keep postponing to replace, afraid it'll happen again...

[az3579]

Eduardo, where have ya been?? Is all well???

[Johnmadd]

That sucks Dane.

On another note, I like to set my ac on 69 also hehe.

[Dotpage]

Eduardo, where have ya been?? Is all well???

Duuuudeee!!! :D

Getting there, are you coming to Vegas?

[Dotpage]

That sucks Dane.

On another note, I like to set my ac on 69 also hehe.

I have mine set to 64 and all Auto all the time.. Houston is on fire.. Literally...

[az3579]

Duuuudeee!!! :D

Getting there, are you coming to Vegas?

Vegas is not feasible for me. :(

[lilcdkey]

Keep mine at 72. Just because my Dad does. I think I acutally prefer around 69.

[nike001]

Keep mine at 72. Just because my Dad does. I think I acutally prefer around 69.

This. 69 to cool it off..and usually 72 now while going to work on the chilly september mornings. I hate fall.

[Johnmadd]

Just got company luncheon leftovers, mmmmmmm.......Panera Bread.

[danewilson77]

Just got company luncheon leftovers, mmmmmmm.......Panera Bread.

I can haz?

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[Johnmadd]

I can haz?

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We slaughtered them sam-iches.

[danewilson77]

We slaughtered them sam-iches.

:rofl

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[imola red zhp]

We slaughtered them sam-iches.

Nice!

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[imola red zhp]

@ Sfo leaving for Vegas getaway...

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[nike001]

Was just driving and my coolant light came on. Took a little-more-than-spirited entrance on to the highway and ~10 seconds later the low coolant light came on. Put it in 6th and cruised and went out. Then after a bit I downshifted to 5th and then 4th and got on it again to see if the light would come on again..and it did. Then it went back out for the reminder of my drive (10 more minutes)

I'll check my levels tomorrow morning when the car is cool. I just added a whole tank worth of coolant last october, so I'm a bit weary on this situation I'm in now..

[danewilson77]

Were you using heat?

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[nike001]

Were you using heat?

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I was! lol it was on like 89 and pretty high. I turned it down right before the light came on.

Whats the correlation?

[az3579]

Stayin' with Charlie tonight so tomorrow we could tackle his driver's side headlight retrofit. Can't wait to get all of it working; the passenger side looks awesome, and this retrofit *could* be done for less than $150 if one plays his cards right... :)

[danewilson77]

Mmm....did the light come on after you turned the heat on?

The correlation is that when you turn the heat on, the heater valve open, and allows coolant to flow to heater core. So, if you're on the edge of getting the light, and you turn the heat, most likely the light will come on.

This happened to me the other day. I turned heat on...light came on. I turned heat off...light went off. Thought maybe I was a tad low on coolant, but I checked it tonight, and the Damn float tube almost ejected itself outta the exp tank. I am def not low, and would consider it high, if I had just added.

I have never removed the exp tank cover until tonight. 13 months.

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[cakM3]

A shoutout to everyone

I found a solution to fix my burned out ZKW projector bowls for under $200!

[danewilson77]

A shoutout to everyone

I found a solution to fix my burned out ZKW projector bowls for under $200!

Is that for both sides C?

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[cakM3]

Yes both sides.


I found OEM M3 bi-xenon projector assemblies for $50 a piece.....then the Bi-Xenon Controller circuit + Pigtail harness for another $23.90.....

Under $200 :biggrin

[danewilson77]

Yes both sides.


I found OEM M3 bi-xenon projector assemblies for $50 a piece.....then the Bi-Xenon Controller circuit + Pigtail harness for another $23.90.....

Under $200 :biggrin

Omg. And everything just fits up? M3 bowls are tight?

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[cakM3]

Omg. And everything just fits up? M3 bowls are tight?

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I had to do some very minor modification to the housing base plate but all in all very easy retrofit. I will detail the modification part in a procedure when I post the DIY. :thumbsup

[danewilson77]

I had to do some very minor modification to the housing base plate but all in all very easy retrofit. I will detail the modification part in a procedure when I post the DIY. :thumbsup

Sweet.

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[nike001]

Mmm....did the light come on after you turned the heat on?

The correlation is that when you turn the heat on, the heater valve open, and allows coolant to flow to heater core. So, if you're on the edge of getting the light, and you turn the heat, most likely the light will come on.

This happened to me the other day. I turned heat on...light came on. I turned heat off...light went off. Thought maybe I was a tad low on coolant, but I checked it tonight, and the Damn float tube almost ejected itself outta the exp tank. I am def not low, and would consider it high, if I had just added.

I have never removed the exp tank cover until tonight. 13 months.

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Ohh okay, thank you! And yes, the heat has been on since start up..and the light came on ~10min later. I'm waiting for it to cool down before I check the coolant. I'll check & add (if necessary) tomorrow morning and report back.

[az3579]

I have officially obtained my best fuel mileage ever. 36.1mpg indicated, 35.7 actual.

I just happened to roll over 109000 miles dead at the exact moment of getting fuel!

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa192/az3579/Misc/2011-09-18_15-58-02_757.jpg

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[cakM3]

BP,

I'd like to know how you drove your ZHP to get this...the best I could do is 31...you're catching up :biggrin

Awesome nevertheless!!! :thumbsup

[danewilson77]

Go down hill, let off gas, and reset the mpg trip. That cannot be the 106 mile average.

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[az3579]

Go down hill, let off gas, and reset the mpg trip. That cannot be the 106 mile average.

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So you calling me a liar? :p
I really did average that on my trip home from Charlie's place. All 106 miles of it.

Charlie,
If you want I could give you some hypermiling tips next time I'm there...

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[az3579]

So you calling me a liar? :p
I really did average that on my trip home from Charlie's place. All 106 miles of it.

Don't hayte! :)

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[danewilson77]

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No...its pretty amazing though. 4 shy of 40mpg, in a car that lists 21 city, 29 hgwy.

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[az3579]

No...its pretty amazing though. 4 shy of 40mpg, in a car that lists 21 city, 29 hgwy.

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The car is rated for 20 city 30 highway, 23 combined.

This is kind of how you can get 30mpg from a Z06 if you tried hard enough. :)

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[danewilson77]

The car is rated for 20 city 30 highway, 23 combined.

This is kind of how you can get 30mpg from a Z06 if you tried hard enough. :)

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Ok.

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[M0nk3y]

My car is rated for 15 city and 23 highway...18 combined.

On a light foot with all highway I can get 27 MAX

[cakM3]

Okay, I managed to get this while driving on the highway today... very pleased with the results. The best I have done with my ZHP to date!

Sorry for the fuzzy iPhone pic....was driving and did not want to swerve on the hw...:biggrin

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/mpg-1.jpg

[danewilson77]

Okay, I managed to get this while driving on the highway today... very pleased with the results. The best I have done with my ZHP to date!

Sorry for the fuzzy iPhone pic....was driving and did not want to swerve on the hw...:biggrin

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/mpg-1.jpg

Charlie...is that 10.2 miles on the trip?

Is this using hypermill technology?

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[cakM3]

Charlie...is that 10.2 miles on the trip?

Is this using hypermill technology?

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Dane,

I filled up my gas tank at Naval Station Newport, reset my trip meter, and drove home on the highway (27 miles). I was just chillin' going home when I noticed this on my dash cluster....I got excited, hence the blurry pic... and took it. As you can see I wasn't stomping on the gas like I normally do...just enjoying the drive home this particular day and have to say that this was the best gas mileage indication I have seen so far since owning my ZHP :biggrin Doing my "normal" driving (80mph) I have seen an average of anywhere between 24 - 27 mpg on my cluster....not saying this is my actual mpg....

[danewilson77]

Dane,

I filled up my gas tank at Naval Station Newport and drove home on the highway (27 miles). I was just chillin' going home when I noticed this on my dash cluster....I got excited, hence the blurry pic... and took it. As you can see I wasn't stomping on the gas like I normally do...just enjoying the drive home this particular day and have to say that this was the best gas mileage indication I have seen so far since owning my ZHP :biggrin

Very nice. So just driving car normally.

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[cakM3]

Naaah, actually enjoying the moment therefore chillin' while driving home from Newport. Most of the times, the traffic here gets crazy, especially around 4pm going over the Newport Bridge...so after getting through I just pulled into the right lane and chilled the rest of the way home when all of a sudden I noticed the mpg....not too many times I get excited over something trivial such as this but since BP had to post his incredible mpg pic...I felt compelled to do the same...:biggrin

I'm really enjoying my ZHP this summer...:thumbsup Seems I've been driving the ZHP about 90% of the time since owning it....the ///M stays in the garage...

[danewilson77]

Seems I've been driving the ZHP about 90% of the time since owning it....the ///M stays in the garage...

Makes sense. Why drive the #2 BMW drivers car, when you can drive #1?

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[cakM3]

Dane,

I have literally poured lots of $$$ to get my ///M the way I want it...now I want to keep it perfect and not have to worry about the other bone-heads out there...you know....the econoboxes who think they are driving a race car....

At least with the ZHP I don't get harassed nowhere close like I do when driving the ///M. It's funny actually because I have gotten used to the ZHP to a point that everytime I take the ///M out, I have to "relearn" it's rawness...:biggrin

Eventually when I finally get my ZHP all sorted out and perfect, I will have a difficult time choosing....:thumbsup Everyone should have to have this problem :biggrin

[Marcus-SanDiego]

At least with the ZHP I don't get harassed nowhere close like I do when driving the ///M.

Because not special.

-30-

[danewilson77]

Because not special.

-30-

+1

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[cakM3]

Because not special.

-30-

Yes! That must be the reason :biggrin

[MrMaico]

I got this the day after I bought my car, zigzagging through Colo on 2 lanes. I wasn't even going for mileage until the last 20 miles or so, trying to keep it above 33 mpg. It will always get better mileage at higher altitudes, I noticed the same thing on my BMW bike. Needless to say, hitting all the good 2 lanes through Colo. was a BLAST!!

Barry

http://mrmaico.smugmug.com/Cars/BMW-333Ci/IMG0227/641068670_ASAY3-L.jpg

http://mrmaico.smugmug.com/Cars/BMW-333Ci/IMG0219/641058779_FbKuR-L.jpg

[danewilson77]

Just had a #12 @ Jimmy Johns.

Turkey, mayo, provolone, lettuce, sprouts, tomato, avocado, cucumber.

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[cakM3]

Barry, your ZHP looks awesome! :thumbsup

[az3579]

So my friend that bought my E30 got into an accident last night. Got a call from him last night w when I was already in bed to pick him up about half hour away. Just decided to check into the ER so I'm here waiting for him. I sure hope everything's OK; his back is killing him........



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[cakM3]

BP, I hope he will be okay...