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[Marcus-SanDiego]

This is a thread that is popular on lots of sites around the InterWebs.

Feel free to tell us about your latest headlines.

Here's mine:

The ZHP Got A New License Plate Yesterday

Probably adds 5 HP.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/marcussandiego/zhpplate-1.jpg

[danewilson77]

Lol...@ least 5

[Alphatek45]

Ordered my inspection II in a box DIY from ECS. Arrives tomorrow. Should have time to do it Saturday.
Will update you guys, if needed.

[danewilson77]

Cleaning ICV right now......hehe

[danewilson77]

ordered my inspection ii in a box diy from ecs. Arrives tomorrow. Should have time to do it saturday.
Will update you guys, if needed.

ecs ftw!

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Lol...@ least 5

Maybe as much as 05 (z)HP.

[danewilson77]

ICV done. I swear....everythime I do that....I get fo sucking pissed!!!!!

[Hacauce]

Waiting for HKS Hipermax coilovers
...




unfortunately they aren't for the ZHP x)

[thesixsins]

Looking for a local place to clear-bra my car... cause it needs support up front.

[MrMaico]

I installed BMW Performance rotors and Axxis ceramic pads front and rear. Fronts are pretty trick with aluminum hats and floating rotors but the rears are just a standard drilled steel rotor. Tischer had a great price on them....$78 front and $61 rear but it looks like they are all gone now. However it looks like Turner has them on sale this month.

They work great, maybe not quite as much initial bite as the stock pads but it sure is nice not having to clean my wheels every time I drive it.

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/html/subcategory_detail.asp?modelcode=E46&subcat_id=104


http://mrmaico.smugmug.com/Cars/BMW-ZHP-misc/IMG0670/1037693231_E2QHx-L.jpg

Crappy cellphone pic.....
http://mrmaico.smugmug.com/Cars/BMW-ZHP-misc/10-07-101425/1087686020_s2LAX-L.jpg

[danewilson77]

Damn those are hawt!!!!

[MrMaico]

Damn those are hawt!!!!

They do look nice don't they? It looks like Turner is out of these now too. They've been replaced by a little different version from what I gather. They are also slotted now.

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/index.cfm?action=MorePartInfo&PartID=755877&siteid=214672&catalogid=4462

I'm glad now that I bought when I did because I was wondering if these might sell out at that price. I actually did my brakes before I had a light come on and once I had them apart I could see I had maybe 5 or 10 thousand more miles to go but I just couldn't resist installing the new ones.

[Washburn]

This: )
http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?232-My-temp-rough-USA-Spec-Install

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/nishang/DSCN0747.jpg

[thesixsins]

Just bought an OEM Car cover and Lock!

[romanred62]

The ZHP Got A New License Plate Yesterday

I'm getting mine tomorrow. It's just going to be ZHP.

[danewilson77]

Found out I need front spacers tonight.....

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I'm getting mine tomorrow. It's just going to be ZHP.

Nice. Be sure you post up pictures.

[jjcools]

I need new interior rear pillars. The moron that owned the car before me decided it was ok to try and glue something into the back window. Some people...

Also window tint next week I hope.

[danewilson77]

^Tischer or Ecs has your c pillars

[jjcools]

^Tischer or Ecs has your c pillars


Yes, I will be ordering them this week. I also ordered some BMW allweather mats this week.

[danewilson77]

Final stance...........Droid pic....

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Imola%20Bimmer/IMG_20101117_190104-1.jpg

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Excellent picture, Dane.

That picture brings a smile to my face. I have good memories of washing my car with friends at a place called the Happy Hippo.

[danewilson77]

Yeah...it got pretty dirty today....so I figured I would wash her up. I take two MF towels with me..to use as a sponge, then soap it up..and rinse it off.

Had to get 3mm spacers for the fronts, as I had a slight rub on the coil. The ride, that low, was gonna end up damaging the car. I don't know how those guys at stanceworks do it?

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I know how they do it, Dane. Ride be damned. It's, in some cases, all about looks. Tires wear quickly, suspension parts wear prematurely, but it looks good. And that's what matters to some of those guys.

[danewilson77]

Ya.....the dumped look got old, and wasn't enjoying the ride.....so back up......but its still a bit lower than stock.

[Daddyoh]

This is a thread that is popular on lots of sites around the InterWebs.

Feel free to tell us about your latest headlines.

Here's mine:

The ZHP Got A New License Plate Yesterday

Probably adds 5 HP.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/marcussandiego/zhpplate-1.jpg

I want the 5 hp+:)
So 05 ZHP and ZHP are available in WV right now.........I can't decide.

In high school, we used to call one another "hank" if we copied someone.....would I be a "hank"? ;)

[danewilson77]

I say go ahead and get it....no shame in that.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I say get it as well. I have California covered. You'll take WV.

[thesixsins]

Maybe I'll take Oregon!

[Marcus-SanDiego]

And you grab Oregon.

Let's lock these plates up.

[Alphatek45]

Go for it, Hank. J/k! ( love that!)

[danewilson77]

Maybe in a bit I could get VA

Oh wait...I would have to get an 05...or be a liar....hehe

[jjcools]

Warning: Thread jack

Does anyone know the quality level of DDM tuning lights? The corners and side markers seem to be a lot cheaper there than most other places. Thanks.

[zhp43867]

You run the risk of getting condensation inside them, and they discolor more easily. If not for the tail lights, buy OEM for sidemarkers and corners. They aren't that expensive.

[danewilson77]

I had sidemarkers and corners from www.jlevisw.com and never had a problem.

[zhp43867]

This is zhpmafia not E46fanatics. :rolleyes:

[danewilson77]

^Huh?

[zhp43867]

^Huh?

I was just making a joke relating Depo vs OEM part quality to the site quality of E46fanatics vs zhpmafia. :o

[danewilson77]

Ahhh...got it.

[mimalmo]

I get a lot of my lighting stuff here:

http://www.xenonmods.com/

Low prices, cheap shipping ($1.00) and he has a wide variety of inventory; LED's, Stealth bulbs, etc.

[thesixsins]

A bird poo'd on my new car cover...
I also just made this graphic goofying around...
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y291/thesixsins/Picture1-3.png

[danewilson77]

Those look suspiciously like ///M stripes.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

The good news is that we do have M parts on our cars. Looks good, Six.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

A bird poo'd on my new car cover...
I also just made this graphic goofying around...
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y291/thesixsins/Picture1-3.png

Six, I put it at the top of the site. What do you think?

[gr330zhp]

Changed oil on the ZHP today, washed, waxed and stored for winter......

[danewilson77]

How do you dhu eeeet?

[kayger12]

New air filter and cabin air filter. She's back from a full interior/exterior detail. Found out that the bottom of the front bumper was painted to cover up chips/scratches or other damage-- but no clear coat was applied so it has a matte look at the bottom. Would've never noticed if he didn't point it out, but now it's gonna bug me...

[Daddyoh]

My son has offered me his 80 gb iPod for my Z. So I started fooling with it last night.....WOW, great sound.
Just have to work on control understanding now. 'Death Cab for Cutie' is all I've listened to so far, but it sounds great! :cool: :D :cool:

[MrMaico]

Changed oil on the ZHP today, washed, waxed and stored for winter......

Same here, last Friday. Went out for one last drive and topped off the fuel with a can of Sea Foam for stabilizer and changed the oil when I got home. I also pumped up the tires to about 48 psi and parked it on some dense 1 1/2" thick poly (?) foam to hopefully prevent the tires from flat-spotting. You can also see in this pic how my new BMW Performance rotors rusted after just a couple of washings. Not real happy about that, my old plain (non drilled) ones didn't do this.

http://mrmaico.smugmug.com/Cars/BMW-ZHP-misc/IMG0703/1104392685_AJbsK-L.jpg

[danewilson77]

Mmm...that slight surface rust is actually a protective layer....

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Same here, last Friday. Went out for one last drive and topped off the fuel with a can of Sea Foam for stabilizer and changed the oil when I got home. I also pumped up the tires to about 48 psi and parked it on some dense 1 1/2" thick poly (?) foam to hopefully prevent the tires from flat-spotting. You can also see in this pic how my new BMW Performance rotors rusted after just a couple of washings. Not real happy about that, my old plain (non drilled) ones didn't do this.

http://mrmaico.smugmug.com/Cars/BMW-ZHP-misc/IMG0703/1104392685_AJbsK-L.jpg

That seems normal to me, Barry. My Brembos did the same thing. I've seen others that were similar.

[MrMaico]

Mmm...that slight surface rust is actually a protective layer....


That seems normal to me, Barry. My Brembos did the same thing. I've seen others that were similar.

Ya, I realize it's pretty common from seeing a lot of pics of peoples Bimmers with rusty rotors. I guess the fact that my old ones didn't do it for some reason is why it kinda bugs me. I'll just have to get used to seeing it.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Welcome to the rusty-rotor gang.

[pyreguy]

This is my first BMW. I've had German cars for years, and I still have my '60 Ragtop bug. My last daily driver was an '04 GTI.

Sorry for the cellphone pic, its all I have right now.

http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae342/pyreguy/ZHP/Photo-0034.jpg

I bought my '04 Sedan last weekend. Drove from Baton Rouge to Memphis to get it. That was a fun trip, especially on the way home! Even after driving it home for many, many hours, I still had to take it for a good long drive when I got home. I just wasn't ready to stop for the night....

The PO put the halo headlights in along with LEDs in the footwells and over the license plate. The tinting on the car was way too dark for me to live with (10% all the way around) so I had that redone this week. 35/20. Otherwise its stock with almost 50k miles on it.

I've ordered the clear lenses for all the blinkers and the LED tails and black grills. I also got some lamin-x covers for the fogs.

I plan on doing software, an intake, a UUC shifter, and possibly some H&R springs.

I will post better pics as I do more to it!

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Very nice, Pyre. Be sure to post in the new members thread when you post the pictures of your car. May as well kill two birds with one stone.

[gr330zhp]

Just an updated pic of my sleeping beauty :p

http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo223/cruisineuro/025.jpg?t=1290657620

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Love the garage, Stathi.

[gr330zhp]

Love the garage, Stathi.

Thanks Marcus

Yeah we're BMW fans :)

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Looks like a car stable. Very nice.

[gr330zhp]

Looks like a car stable. Very nice.

Thanks. Its an oversized 2-car garage with 4 cars in it :D

[Daddyoh]

Thanks. Its an oversized 2-car garage with 4 cars in it :D

'..........all tucked in their sheds, with visions of superchargers being strapped to their heads.............'

Looks very cool Stathi. I guess there are long winter naps in Maine, eh?:)

[gr330zhp]

'..........all tucked in their sheds, with visions of superchargers being strapped to their heads.............'

Looks very cool Stathi. I guess there are long winter naps in Maine, eh?:)

Haha yes they are dreaming away :)

Yeah their naps are about 4-5 months. :( Long time no ZHP

[pyreguy]

I can't imagine going almost half the year without being able to drive my car like that. I'm glad our winters down here are mild. We don't even have to deal with winter tires. I never realized how good we have it till seeing that picture.

[Alphatek45]

So with ya, Lance. I don't drive mine that often, but having to wait months would truly suck.

[danewilson77]

Its like losing your idendity for a few months...

[MrMaico]

Yes it truly does suck having to put the car and bike away for so long. I work for the ND DOT so I'm well aware of how much salt they put on the roads and there is no way I could drive my car on sloppy wet roads. Luckily I was able to get mine out 2 or 3 times last winter to get my ZHP fix. I just pick a cloudy day in the mid 20s or so, any warmer or sunny and things start to melt even though it's still below freezing.

A couple shots from last winter.....

http://mrmaico.smugmug.com/Cars/BMW-333Ci/IMG0399/767820251_v62kV-XL.jpg

http://mrmaico.smugmug.com/Cars/BMW-333Ci/IMG0410/801944734_hn92b-XL.jpg

[pyreguy]

That first picture is just beautiful!

[MrMaico]

That first picture is just beautiful!

Thanks! I tried to get in closer amongst the trees in a couple of places but they were all too snowed in and hadn't been plowed.

http://mrmaico.smugmug.com/Cars/BMW-333Ci/IMG0394/767820550_BNUBd-XL.jpg

[danewilson77]

Be----u------ti-------ful!

[gr330zhp]

Nice shots Mr Maico!!

It does suck to store the car, but the salt is worse. I feel bad for my VW in the snow too, but eh you gotta do what you gotta do. I should just move out West

[thesixsins]

I ripped a 1.5' gash into my new car cover :(.... bummed.
I also made a new sig.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

First, I love the new signature.

Second, that sucks about the car cover. Total fricken bummer.

[danewilson77]

I ripped a 1.5' gash into my new car cover :(.... bummed.
I also made a new sig.

Hey six.....how do you make those? What program?

[NDubSki]

I want to know too!
I am preparing to buy parts for the repair!

[danewilson77]

^^^^^^^^Huh? Wut?

[jjcools]

I am looking at picking up some led tails and halos from khoalty. Any thoughts on halos and the e46? I have mixed feelings thus far. Tails are a must but also, can't decide on led or halogen????

[pyreguy]

Mine came with halos from the PO. I have no idea what brand or anything, but I can tell you I think they look completely badass. And most people out there don't even realize they didn't come on E46's cause they're so used to seeing them on BMW's by now.

I say go for it!

I also like the LED tails. I put them on Tuesday night (sorry, no pictures yet...should remedy that soon) and those suckers are BRIGHT!

[kayger12]

I am looking at picking up some led tails and halos from khoalty. Any thoughts on halos and the e46? I have mixed feelings thus far. Tails are a must but also, can't decide on led or halogen????

I think the AEs look great on the e46. I'm just fearing baking my headlights...... I used Predator Orion V2s in my 325 and was very happy with them fwiw.

[kayger12]

I ripped a 1.5' gash into my new car cover :(.... bummed.
I also made a new sig.

That sig is awesome.

[thesixsins]

Thanks guys, Its all Adobe Illustrator!

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Thanks guys, Its all Adobe Illustrator!

That is not a cheap program. $600. Ouch.

[romanred62]

Thanks guys, Its all Adobe Illustrator!

That was in my CS4 bundle. Student price was only like $350 for Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, InDesign, Fireworks, Dreamweaver... Now if only I knew how to use it all. All I really needed was Photoshop.

[Tampa330i]

Adobe stuff is some of the easiest to find 'off the back of the truck' style. I've been using photoshop since version 3, like 12 years ago, and I've never owned a legit copy. That signature is very nice looking, indeed. I've never looked into illustrator, what does it do that photoshop cannot?

[Linh]

Changed the rear brakes: pads and rotors.

Took almost three hours, taking my time. Had to really hammmer the rotor for it to come loose. The rotor had about maybe 20% left, but the pads were long gone.

Gonna do the fronts maybe 5k miles later, has plenty of pad life, but rotors, not so much.

[danewilson77]

Nice.....^

I replaced my front sway bar bushings last night. I notice a difference. Took me 15 minutes.....simple diy.

[Linh]

Nice.....^

I replaced my front sway bar bushings last night. I notice a difference. Took me 15 minutes.....simple diy.

Thanks! Was actually my first time doing a brake job. Very straight forward.

The tricky part was trying to find a place to safely jack the car up.

[danewilson77]

The tricky part was trying to find a place to safely jack the car up.

Does....not....compute.

Use two hydraulic jacks. In the front, put your jacks under the yellow points, and jack-stands under the green points. Don't go near the red ones. Red ones bad. Jack the car up a little bit on each side with each hydraulic jack. When both sides are level and high enough, pop the stands under the frame rails (green).

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/e46jack01.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/e46jack02.jpg

In the back, use one jack under the frame in front of the differential. Don't jack up by the differential. Put the stands under the rubber jack-points in the back.

[Mike V]

I've had a busy past couple weeks!

Retirement ceremony from the Air Force after 20 years, then a get-together for dinner that night.

16 family members visiting for the ceremony and also stayed for Thanksgiving.

Sold our Mazdaspeed3 last Sunday.

Sold my 95 M3 the next day.

Paid off a few bills on Tuesday with the cash from the car sales.

Now relaxing. :)

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I've had a busy past couple weeks!

Retirement ceremony from the Air Force after 20 years, then a get-together for dinner that night.

16 family members visiting for the ceremony and also stayed for Thanksgiving.

Sold our Mazdaspeed3 last Sunday.

Sold my 95 M3 the next day.

Paid off a few bills on Tuesday with the cash from the car sales.

Now relaxing. :)

Mike, congrats on the retirement. Thank you for serving our country.

[Linh]

Does....not....compute.

Well I had a car jack that I used at the jack point by the rear wheels, but I wanted to be safer and put a floor jack under it too.

Couldn't find any other places, so I ended up putting it the rear arms of the rear wheel.

[danewilson77]

Those can bend. I would be careful with that.

[Linh]

They weren't on the arms completely as the hydraulic jack was still on

Just didn't want any part of my body crushed. That really wouldn't be good.

Anyway, thanks for the detailed photos, will come in handy next time!

[danewilson77]

Yup...no prob.

[az3579]

So yesterday I found out that a good friend I've been trying to get a hold of for weeks (due to not hearing from him) hit a deer, flew off his motorcycle, and hit a guardrail, dying instantly. This happened in October, and I just found out yesterday. :(

[Marcus-SanDiego]

So yesterday I found out that a good friend I've been trying to get a hold of for weeks (due to not hearing from him) hit a deer, flew off his motorcycle, and hit a guardrail, dying instantly. This happened in October, and I just found out yesterday. :(

Sorry to hear that, AZ. One of our friends died in October. He was on the freeway and got ran over by someone. Hit and run. The girl who hit him is now being tried for felony hit and run.

[kayger12]

So yesterday I found out that a good friend I've been trying to get a hold of for weeks (due to not hearing from him) hit a deer, flew off his motorcycle, and hit a guardrail, dying instantly. This happened in October, and I just found out yesterday. :(

Sorry to hear, az. Terrible.

[danewilson77]

Bro...prayers going out to you and his family. Sorry to hear of this...

[az3579]

Sorry to hear that, AZ. One of our friends died in October. He was on the freeway and got ran over by someone. Hit and run. The girl who hit him is now being tried for felony hit and run.

Now that's f*cked up. I thought deer was bad, but I'm willing to bet it was a teenage **** that has no respect for others' or her own safety.
She should get life in prison just for even THINKING about running away from an accident like that.

[danewilson77]

Sorry to hear that, AZ. One of our friends died in October. He was on the freeway and got ran over by someone. Hit and run. The girl who hit him is now being tried for felony hit and run.

Looks like the prayer chain got longer. Sorry bro....

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Here is the link to the story:

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/dec/03/woman-pleads-not-guilty-fatal-hit-and-run/

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Now that's f*cked up. I thought deer was bad, but I'm willing to bet it was a teenage **** that has no respect for others' or her own safety.
She should get life in prison just for even THINKING about running away from an accident like that.

The girl who hit him was a nursing student. It's crazy stuff.

[az3579]

Bleeding irony. :rolleyes:

P.S. - Some of these smilies look way too happy... that was supposed to be a rolleyes!

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I will add a different rolls eyes.

[danewilson77]

Swapped rotors, and snivied up front and rear shock mounts. Checked tire pressure. Sittin at 35/40 psi...

[johnrando]

Since I'm relatively new to the site, since I bought my CPO in '09 I've added:
Dice IPOD Kit, Parrot w/Connects2 for Bluetooth and hands free, BMW Strut Brace (2 weeks ago), BMW Performance Air Intake (2 weeks ago), and a "universal" cup holder. Saving my pennies for whatever is next... haven't decided. Maybe a sound upgrade, but I think I'm taking the "close to stock or OEM" path so I may go with BSW. I wish I had known about Dynavin before, but I'm still tempted, once more of the refinement is worked out.

[danewilson77]

I'll be looking for you in the diy subforum. Where did you put the cup holder?

[bimmer848]

as a motorcyclist i hate to see these stories. been riding less and less on the street and more on the track. people just suck at driving and it is a risk to be out there with them no matter how much experience we have. stay safe my friends..prayers sent.

[bimmer848]

on a lighter note, went to put on the winter shoes with fingers crossed they would fit, and they do not:( offset too far out as they came off my e60. brandy new 17" snows on there too. the wheels the kid i bought the car off of are 16" oem's so i cant even just break em down and swap em. so, shopping for 16" snows: 205/55/16. anyone need 17" snows?

[az3579]

I do. What wheels are they? Offset?

[Marcus-SanDiego]

on a lighter note, went to put on the winter shoes with fingers crossed they would fit, and they do not:( offset too far out as they came off my e60. brandy new 17" snows on there too. the wheels the kid i bought the car off of are 16" oem's so i cant even just break em down and swap em. so, shopping for 16" snows: 205/55/16. anyone need 17" snows?

Darren, feel free to throw your tires up in the ZHP Mafia classifieds area.

[bimmer848]

I do. What wheels are they? Offset?

i'll have to get back to you on specifics and size later this eve. they were off my e60 5er and stick out a little too far and since the car is lowered, rub terribly. not sure if they will work on an e46? i was hoping to at least break them down and put the tires on oem wheels, but he gave me 16's so no go. if you know offset on an e 60, that would be them. they are 5 spoke mille miglia. i'll put up a pick mounted on the 5. they are winters so not the prettiest but they clean up well and are arrow straight.

brand new firestone winterforce rubber. great tires and pretty inexpensive. i was able to pilot that boat around with no issues last winter. they have about 2k-3k on them and i rotated em once in between there, though they are directional so front to back only

[bimmer848]

Darren, feel free to throw your tires up in the ZHP Mafia classifieds area.

i wil probably do that tonite. thanks!

[pyreguy]

I got my intake (pics to come), shark injector, and H&R Sports all put in. Loving the way everything went.

http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae342/pyreguy/ZHP/DSC00041.jpg
http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae342/pyreguy/ZHP/DSC00034.jpg

[Alphatek45]

And specifics on the Shark difference? Looks tits btw.

[az3579]

And specifics on the Shark difference? Looks tits btw.

Need to know this.

[danewilson77]

My car is throwing P2237 and P2240. Tthat is my headline =;o(

[pyreguy]

I haven't been able to get it out on the interstate to really get into it yet. Tomorrow morning I will be driving into work for 5am and should have the roads pretty much to myself. My preliminary butt-o-meter tells me that the throttle is more responsive, low end torque is better, and overall the acceleration is smoother. There aren't any spikes in power like I used to experience. As I said before, I did the Eurosport intake at the same time, so I can't separate the two mods for an accurate description of either. But it was too convenient not to do it that way, and everyone needs to have a good intake anyway :p

When I play in the higher RPMs tomorrow I will let y'all know. In the mean time, a couple more pics. And I will get a picture of the intake tomorrow.
http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae342/pyreguy/ZHP/DSC00036.jpg
http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae342/pyreguy/ZHP/DSC00035.jpg

[az3579]

they are 5 spoke mille miglia.

Eh - don't like those at all. Thanks anyway. :)


My preliminary butt-o-meter tells me that the throttle is more responsive, low end torque is better, and overall the acceleration is smoother. There aren't any spikes in power like I used to experience.

This is EXACTLY what I wanted to hear! Thanks!

[pyreguy]

The guy at turner said with a ZHP their dyno showed 15hp at the rear wheels over stock.

[az3579]

The guy at turner said with a ZHP their dyno showed 15hp at the rear wheels over stock.

With just a Shark? Or is what with the intake as well?

[ZSP-Mafia]

I threw my first code yesterday (intake CPS). Swapped it out and the car is running better than ever.

[pyreguy]

^ and that's the best feeling in the world!

[ZSP-Mafia]

Yes it is :) I also recently changed my entire front suspension. Shocks, mounts, control arms, CAB's, endlinks and swaybar bushings. Car has been returned to "ultimate driving machine" status once again.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

By the way, I did not get the ZHP out yesterday.

[mimalmo]

Haven't driven mine in 3 weeks.

[Alphatek45]

Same here :(

[pyreguy]

I did!

[kayger12]

Drove over 100 miles today :p

RP Synchromax fluids arrived. Trans and diff fluid change this weekend.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I'm driving the 335 right now. Had it on the lift. Snapped some pics. Will post when I get home.

[danewilson77]

Drove over 100 miles today :p

RP Synchromax fluids arrived. Trans and diff fluid change this weekend.

Drove over 100 as well......RP FTW!

[az3579]

I'm racking my brain at the moment;
Shark Injector, DICE iPod kit with dock, M-Sport shift knob (and time to find out how to separate the shift boot from it because it's not compatible with E46), OR...
Pay bills. :(

[kayger12]

I'm racking my brain at the moment;
Shark Injector, DICE iPod kit with dock, M-Sport shift knob (and time to find out how to separate the shift boot from it because it's not compatible with E46), OR...
Pay bills. :(

Well we certainly wouldn't be good forum mates if we said pay bills... I say mods, mods, mods!

[mimalmo]

I say pay bills but then again, I'm boring like that. Paying your bills means that you will have more money later on to do bigger things.

Being a slave to bills is really lame. Been there, done that. Don't want to go back.

[az3579]

Slave is definitely the right word.

[mimalmo]

There's really only two things worth borrowing for - a house and starting a business.

Borrowing for cars is a necessary evil for some but if you get a good rate and pay if off on time/early it can be a minor bill. I was approved for 2.9% when I bought my car. Didn't make sense to put down a bunch of cash with a rate like that. I can earn more with that cash than 2.9%.

[pyreguy]

I was fortunate enough to be able to pay cash for mine. I can't imagine having a car note again. I did it before years ago and it was bad enough, but with the cost of living nowadays, I feel like I would be choosing between a home or wheels.... Getting older does have some advantages I suppose.

[Alphatek45]

Lance, are your front tints darker than the rears? May be a lighting thing, or perhaps the car next to it. Was admiring your ride and noticed that, figured Id ask.

[pyreguy]

Yeah I noticed that too. I promise its just the picture :innocent The front doors are 35 and the rest is 20. I may have to take another side view shot so it doesn't look like that anymore! :eeps

[pyreguy]

This picture looks more like what it does in person.

http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae342/pyreguy/ZHP/DSC00034.jpg

[bimmer848]

got my black grilles today! that took a whole 4 minutes to put on. got some of the detailing done yesterday. motor and all jambs nice and clean. most of the interior but still need to condition leather and scrub carpets. paint is soooooooo dirty:facepalm

cant wait to polish her up!

[bimmer848]

:rockon

[pyreguy]

Those black grilles look awesome!

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I will absolutely drive the ZHP this month.

[danewilson77]

^Yes!!!!

I changed my oil yesterday, commenced my power steering flush (w. Mobil I synthetic ATF), and cleaned and oiled my K&N. I hadn't been using the K&N, and had only been using the paper Meyle/Mann air filters. We'll see how it goes.

[az3579]

M-Tech package FTW. Completely changes the E90's look. :headbang

[Linh]

Changed the transmission, diff, and brake fluids the other day. Feels good, esp. that I saved about $150 in labor. . . Haha.

Today, my ECStuning cooling kit II came in. . . Getting ready for that real soon.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Linh, that's great. Always nice to save money.

[danewilson77]

^Yes!!!!

I changed my oil yesterday, commenced my power steering flush (w. Mobil I synthetic ATF), and cleaned and oiled my K&N. I hadn't been using the K&N, and had only been using the paper Meyle/Mann air filters. We'll see how it goes.

Power steering flush complete as of 12/16/10.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

The headline of the day is that I am driving the ZHP right now.

[kayger12]

The headline of the day is that I am driving the ZHP right now.

I like that headline.

Out on Long Beach Island with the ZHP for some holiday party action.

[zhp43867]

The headline of the day is that I am driving the ZHP right now.

Yes! :headbang

[Nomar06]

Meat comma acheived at http://www.chimasteakhouse.com/index.cfm

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I am still out with the car. Party time.

[danewilson77]

Meat comma acheived at http://www.chimasteakhouse.com/index.cfm

comma or karma?

[kayger12]

Just got back home. Was behind the wheel of the ZHP when the clock struck Christmas midnight :biggrin

Merry Christmas, gents.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Still at a party. iPad in hand. ZHP patiently waiting outside.

[pyreguy]

Be careful driving home Marcus. Merry Christmas everyone.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Will do, Lance. It's pretty quiet out tonight.

[Mike V]

My ZHP is taking a 10 day vacation in the garage while I'm in MN for the holidays. I'm glad we took the X5 instead... we plowed through a considerably large snow drift on I-29 in South Dakota. I'm pretty sure the ZHP would have sustained some damage to the front fascia!

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Good call on the X5, Mike.

[shadowpuck]

ZHP parked snugly in the garage in the wife's spot - next to the e36 track car. She agreed the ZHP shouldn't have to sit outside, so, Jetta TDi, out you go! :)

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Nice promotion, Shadow.

[Linh]

Finally fixed the rear lights from the insufficient ground wire.

[shadowpuck]

linh - did you use the kit from the dealer or a DIY solution?

[Linh]

I used the kit from the dealer and was about $20ish for the parts.

But I'm reading on the Bf.c DIY that you don't have to use the dealer parts for the fix.

[Linh]

Car was making noises on crank up:

Changed both belts, tensioner/idler pulleys and replaced the plastic water pump pulley with the ECS aluminum pulley.

Inspected the water pump (100k), no leaks, noise or bearing play. I have a metal wp in hand, but decided to return it for a OEM composite.

Runs smoother and much quieter now =)

[kayger12]

Gonna pull the hook tomorrow on some CF splitters from Khoalty and a CF grill (still finalizing vendor).

I'm hoping it's gonna tie everything together nicely with the CF diffuser, but it's one of those things that I can't be sure of until it's done and on the car-- at which point I might not love it.

I guess we'll find out together...

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Good luck on the look, Keith.

[danewilson77]

Gonna pull the hook tomorrow on some CF splitters from Khoalty and a CF grill (still finalizing vendor).

I'm hoping it's gonna tie everything together nicely with the CF diffuser, but it's one of those things that I can't be sure of until it's done and on the car-- at which point I might not love it.

I guess we'll find out together...

Sell me the splitters when you don't like em...k?

[kayger12]

Good luck on the look, Keith.

Thanks-- I'm a little hesitant, but God hates a coward...


Sell me the splitters when you don't like em...k?

Deal-- and free shipping via a Sparkling Graphite ZHP :cheers

[pyreguy]

I'm interested to see how this turns out for you!

[kayger12]

I'm interested to see how this turns out for you!

I remember you mentioning you were interested in going CF-- you still thinking about it?

[kayger12]

Well, I'm committed now. CF splitters and b/w cf roundels ordered from Khoalty, CF kidneys ordered from Bimmian, CF splitter adhesive kit ordered from Tischer.

This is either gonna look great, or I'm gonna be driving some splitters down to Dane...

[Mtnman]

CF kidney's?? ive never even heard of that. I have to go look it up now. I love my cf roundels, and the steering wheeel one made the difference for me. fyi.

[kayger12]

CF kidney's?? ive never even heard of that. I have to go look it up now. I love my cf roundels, and the steering wheeel one made the difference for me. fyi.

http://www.bimmian.com/elements/product.htm/showcase/CFG/ML_03.jpg

Settled on Bimmian. Mod Bargains and a few others sell them as well.

I have the cf roundel on my steering wheel as well from the PO. Looks great with the interior-- that and the cf diffuser that came on the car are what got me headed in this direction.

[danewilson77]

^Tasty and delicious....

[pyreguy]

I had no idea carbon fiber kidneys existed! Yes, I am still considering going all out CF. The kidneys excite me too. I can't wait to see a ton of pics when you're done.

[kayger12]

I had no idea carbon fiber kidneys existed! Yes, I am still considering going all out CF. The kidneys excite me too. I can't wait to see a ton of pics when you're done.

Sounds good. Happy to report that both Khoalty and Bimmian have excellent turn around-- ordered less than three hours ago and both orders are processed and shipped.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Keith, I was just on the phone with Khoa. He is shipping stuff right now. Bet your stuff is in that shipment.

[kayger12]

Keith, I was just on the phone with Khoa. He is shipping stuff right now. Bet your stuff is in that shipment.

Thanks, Mark. Got the email confirming same. Damn fast turnaround. Me looovvves this vendor!

[danewilson77]

Thanks, Mark. Got the email confirming same. Damn fast turnaround. Me likes this vendor!

Its called looovvvve.

[kayger12]

Thanks, Mark. Got the email confirming same. Damn fast turnaround. Me looovvves this vendor!

^^^
Fixed.

[pyreguy]

^ Nice

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Driving ZHP. Now.

[danewilson77]

YES!!!!!

[MrMaico]

Driving ZHP. Now.

http://mrmaico.smugmug.com/Cars/Gifs1/finger/1113551334_xbRkJ-L.gif


















http://mrmaico.smugmug.com/Cars/Gifs1/Za/1113551500_xUEQG-L.gif

Winter sucks!












Can you tell that cabin fever is starting to set in? :biggrin

[Linh]

I felt the stock clutch engagement and feel was too vague for my liking

So I made a clutch stop following CDV mod.

The mods definitely helped and improved the driving experience imo.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Got pictures of cool cars. Enzo, challenge stradale, 458, sick Murci, tesla, etc.

[az3579]

Driving ZHP. Now.


About friggin' time :biggrin

[Marcus-SanDiego]

About friggin' time :biggrin

No kidding. Lovin' it.

[Linh]

After over five hours of labor tuning up the BMW. . . I am tired! lol. Anyway it runs smoother, but it could be all in my head though.

Clean ICV, DISA and change lower intake boot.
Changed valve cover gasket, spark plugs, Vanos seals etc.

[kayger12]

Nice work!

Give that VANOS a few hundred miles to break in and you'll definitely notice a difference.

[danewilson77]

After over five hours of labor tuning up the BMW. . . I am tired! lol. Anyway it runs smoother, but it could be all in my head though.

Clean ICV, DISA and change lower intake boot.
Changed valve cover gasket, spark plugs, Vanos seals etc.

Well done! This is the stuff I like to hear.

I am getting ready to pull trigger on AL gage rings, and splitters from Khoalty....as for my status (headline)

[kayger12]

Well, drove her for the first time in over a week today and detected the ever so familiar odor of burning oil when I got back in the garage (familiar from all of the leaks that I located and fixed on the 325).

Was thinking VCG, but the obvious spot along the back passenger side of the motor is clear. Pulled the air filter box and the waffle looks clean so I'm good on the oil filter housing gasket.

Oil level is good and nothing dripping underneath.

Gonna have to do some more digging this weekend, because I know I smell it burning off....

[Linh]

Nice work!

Give that VANOS a few hundred miles to break in and you'll definitely notice a difference.

I hope so! Drove 50 miles so far and feels like the lag/hesitation around 3k rpms had died down. Barely noticable in gears 2nd and 3rd.


Well done! This is the stuff I like to hear.

I am getting ready to pull trigger on AL gage rings, and splitters from Khoalty....as for my status (headline)

Thanks Dane! The job wasn't so bad, just really time consuming. I think the coolant flush is gonna be more of a challenge.

[kayger12]

Well done! This is the stuff I like to hear.

I am getting ready to pull trigger on AL gage rings, and splitters from Khoalty....as for my status (headline)

Which splitters, DW? If you're thinking the CF I have a set here plus the Betalink kit.

[danewilson77]

You're not putting them on?

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[kayger12]

You're not putting them on?

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Negative.

Yours if you want em. Can ship em to you or we can pick a spot to meet up.

[danewilson77]

What type o payment you lookin at?

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[kayger12]

What type o payment you lookin at?

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Zeeeeeeeeero.

In the family, brother.

You've done plenty for people over the years. No way I would take a penny from you for it.

[danewilson77]

Damn......weeping...ever so softly.

Thanks bro.....I will do them proud. PMing address. Please shoot me your Paypal.

[az3579]

Last night at the annual BMW CCA Connecticut Valley Chapter dinner meeting (which unfortunately I wasn't able to attend), I got voted into the Board. That means I actually get official say in what I think should happen in any vote. :)

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Congrats, BP. I know you're active with BMWCCA.

[az3579]

I know you're active with BMWCCA.


To some degree. I'm trying to become more active and take on some responsibility.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Well, good. I know you'll be great at whatever you do there.

[Linh]

Zhp polished and detailed!

[billschusteriv]

I wondered why I didn't see this thread having recent posts. I think we're posting our headlines in other threads....

Oh - here's my headlines:

Sunday the front passenger corner bulb went out - when I went to replace I found the wrong bulb in there (not 21W). That got fixed that evening.

This morning, the front passenger low beam went out. I stopped and picked up a Sylvania Silverstar H7. Supposed to be >30% better on intensity, side to side, and distance coverage. Unfortunately, I may cause some ppl to see spots. I changed both front low beams in the Advance parking lot. I had no problems getting out, but had some challenges getting the bulbs back in, seated, and locked in place.

[danewilson77]

Clears should be in today or tomorrow. Pics will be posted......

Looks like tomorrow....

Scheduled Delivery:
Friday, 02/18/2011, By End of Day
Last Location:
Arrived - Cerritos, CA, United States, Tuesday, 02/15/2011
Change Delivery
Add Notification

[iZHP]

just got back from the shop. Got an OEM oil change and changed some programmable options:
-Corner flash confirmation lock/unlock
-Auto re-lock after 2 minutes if no door has been opened
-Rear defroster auto-on @ 39ºF
yay :)

[johnrando]

808ZHP, I'm sure it's in a manual or post somewhere, but if you could save me a lookup, how do you change the corner flash confirmation lock/unlock?

[danewilson77]

808ZHP, I'm sure it's in a manual or post somewhere, but if you could save me a lookup, how do you change the corner flash confirmation lock/unlock?

Dealer programming.......

[billschusteriv]

808ZHP, I'm sure it's in a manual or post somewhere, but if you could save me a lookup, how do you change the corner flash confirmation lock/unlock?

I know its not what you want to hear, but any dealer can change these options for you fairly quickly.

I can't find anything quickly on changing these options, sorry.

[johnrando]

Dealer programming.......

Something typically done for free, perhaps with other work (such as the OP with an oil change)?

[billschusteriv]

Something typically done for free, perhaps with other work (such as the OP with an oil change)?

Depends on the dealer, I suppose.

I bought a key from my local dealer and they seemed willing to change whatever I wanted.

[iZHP]

it's through the dealer when they plug in the computer to the car...if you bought a new key they shouldn't give you a hard time at all. It's very easy, I was right next to him and it's just a bunch of options. Eg. Daytime running lights: active/disable. We just went through each one and I said which ones I wanted turned on/off. He couldn't do some of the ones I wanted though...any suggestions?
Fogs on with High Beams
Clown nose blink when locked (without alarm)

[MrMaico]

My steering wheel is scheduled for arrival overnight so I stopped at the Fedex terminal today and had them change it to 'hold for pickup' so I don't have to worry about being home to sign for it or having to wait to pick it up after the trucks return for the day, usually around 1800. This way I can go pick it up anytime after 0800. :biggrin

Can't wait to see it and get it installed!

Barry

[kayger12]

My steering wheel is scheduled for arrival overnight so I stopped at the Fedex terminal today and had them change it to 'hold for pickup' so I don't have to worry about being home to sign for it or having to wait to pick it up after the trucks return for the day, usually around 1800. This way I can go pick it up anytime after 0800. :biggrin

Can't wait to see it and get it installed!

Barry

Good news. Looking forward to seeing it.

[ZSP-Mafia]

My steering wheel is scheduled for arrival overnight so I stopped at the Fedex terminal today and had them change it to 'hold for pickup' so I don't have to worry about being home to sign for it or having to wait to pick it up after the trucks return for the day, usually around 1800. This way I can go pick it up anytime after 0800. :biggrin

Can't wait to see it and get it installed!

Barry

Which wheel did you get? M3?

[MrMaico]

Which wheel did you get? M3?

No, actually I got mine re-wrapped in Alcantara by Mike (Cobywheel.com). Post #15 here......

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?1155-New-Affiliate-Advertiser-Coby-Wheel

Also I installed an OEM Alcantara wrapped e brake handle and a different guy is wrapping my shift knob which hopefully will be on its way home by tomorrow.

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?1155-New-Affiliate-Advertiser-Coby-Wheelhttp://mrmaico.smugmug.com/Cars/BMW-ZHP-misc/IMG0723/1184536363_hCcCi-L.jpg
http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?1155-New-Affiliate-Advertiser-Coby-Wheelhttp://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?1155-New-Affiliate-Advertiser-Coby-Wheel

[Mtnman]

get some pics up for us soon, Barry!

[danewilson77]

Something typically done for free, perhaps with other work (such as the OP with an oil change)?

Doubt it. I paid $85 to have drl's turned off.

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[az3579]

Clears should be in today or tomorrow. Pics will be posted......

Looks like tomorrow....

Scheduled Delivery:
Friday, 02/18/2011, By End of Day
Last Location:
Arrived - Cerritos, CA, United States, Tuesday, 02/15/2011
Change Delivery
Add Notification

Wait, what? You're getting clears??? :(


Doubt it. I paid $85 to have drl's turned off.

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This. I had to pay $65 (half hour charge).
Once I'm done with this stupid project, it'll be FREE. :shifty

[MrMaico]

get some pics up for us soon, Barry!

Not to worry.....there WILL be pics. :biggrin

[danewilson77]

Wait, what? You're getting clears??? :(



This. I had to pay $65 (half hour charge).
Once I'm done with this stupid project, it'll be FREE. :shifty

Yup....bye bye ambers. The mods on my car beg for the cleaness....

Then maybe ///M3 reps......I went through the gray side....right on over to the dark side. Sorry BP.

[az3579]

Yup....bye bye ambers. The mods on my car beg for the cleaness....

Then maybe ///M3 reps......I went through the gray side....right on over to the dark side. Sorry BP.

Damn.
One more out for the count...
I was glad for a while that you were one of the few that appreciates ambers.

[danewilson77]

I still do....and will be holding on to them....and putting them in my accessory kit for my car.

[ZSP-Mafia]

Damn.
One more out for the count...
I was glad for a while that you were one of the few that appreciates ambers.

I do think it's kinda weird how many people dislike the ambers.

[az3579]

I do think it's kinda weird how many people dislike the ambers.

I'm actually blown away. In my mind, I keep thinking "Seriously? Clears? WTF?"
lol

For once I'm on the other side of the fence on something. Usually my taste lines up with the majority, but apparently not in this case.

[pyreguy]

I'm all about the grey-scale :biggrin

[danewilson77]

For once I'm on the other side of the fence on something.

Funniest thing I've heard you say in a while.....

And I don't hate (Hate is an awfully strong word)...I am just changing the look up a bit.

[iZHP]

Clears ftw :) rears and fronts?

[danewilson77]

Fronts and sides for now....still thinking on the tails...

[iZHP]

Fronts and sides for now....still thinking on the tails...

They would look great I think. I liked my ambers but the clear brought a new look.

[danewilson77]

That's all I am looking for....and I think an aggressively modded car needs them.

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[MasterC17]

Clear tails would look great on your car Dane.

[danewilson77]

I'm gonna have to make em match....lol.

[iZHP]

exactly :cool clears on Imola looks sick! that's with the sedan housings...would you ever consider LED's?

[danewilson77]

I had LED's on the TiAg.....

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Silver%20Bimmer/DSC01444SZ1000.jpg

[iZHP]

I had LED's on the TiAg.....

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Silver%20Bimmer/DSC01444SZ1000.jpg

:jawdrop nice car

[danewilson77]

Yeah....I loved that car...srsly. It was the BMW, I basically cut my teeth on...and I swear....I almost had it completed. Brake kit, coilovers, vanos, coolant overhaul, cps sensors, modded interior, rims, body was flawless (way better that the body on the zhp) - And you know how it is....thats just the major stuff.....I won't even mention all the minor tweaks we do.........and then it got totaled/rear ended..in the HRBT.

More pics since you said you liked it....and really thats not one of my better pics of it.

This was an early in life shot that I loved

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Silver%20Bimmer/DSC00182.jpg

Same thing here...no drop yet

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Silver%20Bimmer/DSC00077retouch.jpg

Then the drop...

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Silver%20Bimmer/DSC01649sz1200sharp.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Silver%20Bimmer/DSC01975sz1100-1.jpg

Final pic taken before the car was totaled.....Casey knows about this pic.

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Silver%20Bimmer/DSC02898sz1200-1.jpg

Anyway.....just reminiscing Marcus...sorry. I get sad when I think about all that went into that car. That car is how I met Pswirley!!!!!

So...to even remotely make this on topic.....I took today off to wait at home for my clears...lol.

[jjcools]

You will love the corners Dane. I just put mine on the other night. I wish there was a way to open them though, a black insert would look better with the headlights.

[danewilson77]

You will love the corners Dane. I just put mine on the other night. I wish there was a way to open them though, a black insert would look better with the headlights.

Not following you...about the black insert.

[jjcools]

I want to open the corners and paint the side and a portion flat black to match the headlight housing. The inside on the housing is black on the headlights, not mirror like the corners.

[danewilson77]

Mmmmm......

I think if you did that.....then the two different types would almost be identical.

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/crnre46sdnblack.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/crnre46sdnsmoked.jpg

[iZHP]

So...to even remotely make this on topic.....I took today off to wait at home for my clears...lol.

it looked great Dane, even without mtechII the car looked flawless. What's HRBT?

[danewilson77]

HRBT = Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Silver%20Bimmer/2010-07-07064348.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Silver%20Bimmer/2010-07-07064356.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Silver%20Bimmer/2010-07-07061723.jpg

[iZHP]

:crying NO!!

[kayger12]

Yeah-- I remember that day.

Felt terrible for you.

[MrMaico]

So...to even remotely make this on topic.....I took today off to wait at home for my clears...lol.

Don't you just love waiting around for the Big Brown truck to show up? Those are the days that they come later than normal.

I went to Fedex at 0830 and picked up my wheel and am taking off work at noon to hopefully install it today. Pretty cold out, our warm spell ended yesterday....of course. Still waiting on the shift knob too though.

Barry

http://mrmaico.smugmug.com/Cars/BMW-333Ci/IMG7761/1191149041_6MPcS-XL.jpg

[iZHP]

looks great!