Zhpe30abe's Project Thread

[Zhpabe89]

Hey guys! I just became a member yesterday, but I have been lurking on here since I got my ZHP. My name is Abe. I purchased my 2004 DS 330i 6 speed with black leather interior on September 29th which is my birthday. It's going to be my daily driver. I also have an 89 e30 which is my show car. Her name is Eve =]

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And this is my ZHP the first day I got her :happyspidey (My Gf is driving)

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[Zhpabe89]

Since then I have been modding it. First things first was getting rid of all the amber and replacing the horrible headlight lenses. I bought all euro clear corners, side markers, red and clear tails, and new lenses. Then I got a front plate delete trim.


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Here she is with all new lights =] Night and day difference

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[Zhpabe89]

I also sprayed the lower grill because it was faded grey. The windshield cowl was trashed so I bought a brand new one.

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The front seat, arm rest, ebrake handle and cup holder were reallyworn so I got new ones from my buddies recently crashed zhp. Also purchased a new zhp weighted knob and euro tray

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Also installed some LED reverse bulbs and license plate bulbs

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[Zhpabe89]

Next on the list is maintenance. She needs a vanos rebuild, motor and trans mounts and an air pump. Then after all that is finished I can start with the suspension. Will be ordering coilovers and any other components that might need to be addressed.

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[BMWCurves]

Welcome! Seems you're really rolly on the maintenance and mods, nice work!

Really like your E30, too. I will have to own one at some point.

[Zhpabe89]

Thanks man! And yes I am. I'm super OCD lol. So all the little cosmetic issues were bothering me. And since the car is my daily I need it running 100%. I'm having the infamous vanos idle fluctuation and the power loss/ jerking from 1-3500 rpm. I've already replaced the maf with a new oem maf. Since the previous owner put a crap aftermarket one. It was throwing a code. I thought that would fix my issue but it's the vanos for sure. And e30's are amazing little cars. This is my 4th one.

[ELCID86]

Welcome Abe.


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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - anonymous E46 fanatic

[johnrando]

Nice werk.

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[danewilson77]

Awesome work. Dhu want an e30.

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[Vas]

Saw some of your post on insta. Welcome to the family with a clean looking example.

[san]

Welcome Abe! Looks real clean, it's amazing what just new lenses can do...


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[BADCLOWN]

Idk how I missed this, welcome welcome. As I've said before, glad you got a clean black E46 to tinker with.

For those who don't know, my old e30 and his current used to be spitting images of each other.

[Ridgey]

Gotta love a clean black BMW. It's a commitment though lol. How much did the plate delete set you back?

[Zhpabe89]

Awesome work. Dhu want an e30.

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Welcome Abe.


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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - anonymous E46 fanatic


Nice werk.

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Thanks everyone!


Saw some of your post on insta. Welcome to the family with a clean looking example.

Thank you! More to come soon.

[Zhpabe89]

Idk how I missed this, welcome welcome. As I've said before, glad you got a clean black E46 to tinker with.

For those who don't know, my old e30 and his current used to be spitting images of each other.

Hey! Thanks dude! Now we both have black zhp's. How ironic lol


Welcome Abe! Looks real clean, it's amazing what just new lenses can do...

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Thank you! and yes It's insane! Night and day difference.



Gotta love a clean black BMW. It's a commitment though lol. How much did the plate delete set you back?

I can't seem to stay away from black lol The plate delete was actually decently cheap. Only 26 bucks

[Zhpabe89]

Update! 12/15/16

So, I picked up a UUC TSE3 exhaust the other day and a UUC Magnesium front strut bar as well. Love the sound! It's not as loud as the 325i car it came off of for some reason. But hopefully it gets louder lol Also installed a K&N drop in filter.


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[BMWCurves]

Nice! I really like how the TSE3 sounds.

I bought a used one after I heard NoVAPhotog's in person.

[Zhpabe89]

Nice! I really like how the TSE3 sounds.

I bought a used one after I heard NoVAPhotog's in person.

It sounds awesome! Is yours loud?

[BMWCurves]

It sounds awesome! Is yours loud?

I haven't installed mine yet (I'm going to school in DC and I opted to leave my car back home in Portland). I was hoping to install it over Christmas, but I don't think I'll have the time. It'll most likely wait until the summer.

[Zhpabe89]

I haven't installed mine yet (I'm going to school in DC and I opted to leave my car back home in Portland). I was hoping to install it over Christmas, but I don't think I'll have the time. It'll most likely wait until the summer.


Well hopefully you get to install it soon. I'm super impatient. So I installed mine the same day even though I was busy lol.

[JPMo]

Great progress! What LED bulbs did you use for the license plate lights? Yours seem like the perfect brightness

[anandoc]

Great progress! What LED bulbs did you use for the license plate lights? Yours seem like the perfect brightness

+1

I bought the khoalty ones but those are quite dim. Maybe I need to swap out the lenses. OP's brightness looks perfect.

[BMWCurves]

Not sure what his are, but these are the cheap-o ones I bought off eBay that have been great for me: http://www.ebay.com/itm/111281649565

Some pics of them in my car: http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?15714-William-s-330Ci-ZHP-Maintenance-and-Project-Thread&p=445732#post445732

[derbo]

I think its a quiet exhaust. It's quiet enough where there is no interior droning on the freeway and I can order food on the phone while driving. :)

[Zhpabe89]

I think its a quiet exhaust. It's quiet enough where there is no interior droning on the freeway and I can order food on the phone while driving. :)

It actually got a bit louder after a couple hundred miles. I'm in love with it now lol

[Zhpabe89]

Little update! 12/31/16 So I took the car to the dealer for all 3 recalls to get fixed. Driver/Passenger airbags and rear tail light ground. She's good as new! While I was getting those issues resolved, my passenger front window regulator decided to take a crap on me. But on the bright side my window still works, it just pops when you use it. I'm going to take it apart to see what the damage is. Also, my gf got me a set of Coby Wheel Oem grey alcantara boots for Christmas =]. My original boots were a bit worn out. In the next couple of weeks I will be addressing all the maintenance issues the car has.

Parts ordered:

Besian Vanos rebuild kit with rattle rings
Oem head to vanos gasket
Oem valve cover gasket
Oem Lemforder e46 m3 motor and tranny mounts


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[Zhpabe89]

UPDATE 2/11/17 Just a little update on the ZHP. Since I have been leaving my car outside, I noticed my pillars were beginning to wrinkle towards the bottom. I took on the job of taking them off and redoing them. Good as new!

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Also picked up an AFE Stage 1 intake. This thing sounds killer and looks great in the bay.

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Gave the engine bay a little detail because it was disgusting from the rainy weather

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[fredo]

Looking great, man ! Good job.

[ELCID86]

Nice work. I hate sagging pillars.


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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - anonymous E46 fanatic

[Lorenzo]

Looking good!

[BMWCurves]

Nice work on the pillars! I'll have to do those eventually. What method did you use, and what material?

[Zhpabe89]

Looking great, man ! Good job.

Thank you!


Nice work. I hate sagging pillars.
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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - anonymous E46 fanatic

Thanks man. Saggy pillars are the worst!



Looking good!

Thanks!


Nice work on the pillars! I'll have to do those eventually. What method did you use, and what material?

Thanks man! I actually just glued them back using the same material. It was fairly easy. I used 3M adhesive.

[Zhpabe89]

Update 3/12/17

Did an angel eye upgrade on the zhp today. Man these things are bright! So much better now.

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Also bought some gloss black ECS kidney grilles. The fitment is fantastic, just like oem

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[Zhpabe89]

Also, sending out my steering wheel on Monday to Coby Wheel. It's going to get wrapped in fresh oem grey alcantara! Will post pics when it arrives and after its installed.

[BMWCurves]

Nice work. What brand AEs were those?

[holyc0w]

Also, sending out my steering wheel on Monday to Coby Wheel. It's going to get wrapped in fresh oem grey alcantara! Will post pics when it arrives and after its installed.

I got the black with tri-stitch. You'll love the fresh alcantara feeling. :D

[Zhpabe89]

Nice work. What brand AEs were those?

Not sure to be honest, I purchased them from a vendor on SoCal e46 parts.



I got the black with tri-stitch. You'll love the fresh alcantara feeling. :D

I'm super stoked man. I wanted it just like oem. I already have his boots and they feel great.

[Sockethead]

I have to do the dreaded pillars too :(

[704sw]

I have to do the dreaded pillars too :(

Same, C Pillars specifically.

[roadbiker_2]

Update 3/12/17

Did an angel eye upgrade on the zhp today. Man these things are bright! So much better now.

http://i948.photobucket.com/albums/ad326/em1abe/IMG_5571_zpsawfq0as0.jpg (http://s948.photobucket.com/user/em1abe/media/IMG_5571_zpsawfq0as0.jpg.html)

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Also bought some gloss black ECS kidney grilles. The fitment is fantastic, just like oem

http://i948.photobucket.com/albums/ad326/em1abe/IMG_5576_zpsejvyyktk.jpg (http://s948.photobucket.com/user/em1abe/media/IMG_5576_zpsejvyyktk.jpg.html)

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What set of Angel Eyes did you purchase and has anyone used the ones that change colors and can provide input on them?


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[BADCLOWN]

I think CarbonZHP has the color changing angel eyes

[AZBP2]

Thanks, Abe
That's a clean machine; truly inspiring to this rookie.

[Zhpabe89]

Steering wheel off and will be on its way to Coby Wheel tomorrow :applause2

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[Ridgey]

Steering wheel off and will be on its way to Coby Wheel tomorrow :applause2

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Steering column wants a hug lol.

Or it kinda looks like Shrek. Couldn't decide haha. Awesome progress.

[Zhpabe89]

Update 3/27/17

So my Coby wrapped wheel arrived today! It is gorgeous! Mike knocked it out of the park. My car is currently at the dealer getting an Ecu software update and oil change. Once I get it back, I'll install the new wheel.

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[BADCLOWN]

Love my alcantara bits from him, stellar work

[danewilson77]

Yeah.... His work and attention to detail is unparalleled.

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[nextelbuddy]

beautiful wheel! it looks better than dare I say....OEM.

I feel like the OEm alcantra wheel looks more like sponge material or some type of thick hard foam with its grey color. the Coby wheel appears to have mor

[Zhpabe89]

beautiful wheel! it looks better than dare I say....OEM.

I feel like the OEm alcantra wheel looks more like sponge material or some type of thick hard foam with its grey color. the Coby wheel appears to have mor

I would have to agree with you! Looks so much nicer than oem alcantara. Feels a lot better too.

[Zhpabe89]

UPDATE 5/19/17

Haven't been very active, but here's an update. I recently purchased a bunch of goodies for the zhp :). Waiting on my coilovers to get here still so couldn't post an actual picture. You get the idea though. Lol

Bimmerbrakes V1 headers
Fortune Auto 500 series Coilovers with radial mount bearing upgrade
UUC front and rear sway bars
UUC rear camber arms
UUC CDV delete
Turner Motorsport SAP delete plate

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[BADCLOWN]

Bus busy haha, I could really use sways on mine. Congrats! Should handle great

[tomnobes]

If you don't mind me asking, where did you get your tail-lights? I just recently purchased a Jet Black Zhp and was looking to get those same lights with the clear stripe in the middle rather than the orange..

[Zhpabe89]

If you don't mind me asking, where did you get your tail-lights? I just recently purchased a Jet Black Zhp and was looking to get those same lights with the clear stripe in the middle rather than the orange..

I purchased these off my buddy. They are oem clear/red lights. Khoalty sells a set of depo ones though that look the same.



Bus busy haha, I could really use sways on mine. Congrats! Should handle great

Thanks dude! lol. My brother is parting out his 330i, so I got a bunch of goodies from his car. Also got a Wilwood big brake kit for it front and rear :).

[Zhpabe89]

Update 5/23/17

Just a quick update. Had time today to install this Genuine ACS ebrake handle. I love it. Goes well with my silver cube trim. Also installed brand new fog lights.

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[danewilson77]

That looks great.

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[Zhpabe89]

That looks great.

Sent from my S8+

Thanks Dane. She's coming along!

[Zhpabe89]

Update 6/20/17 Purchased a couple more goodies for the Zhp

Besian Vanos repair kit
ECS diff bushing set
Performance BMW shift knob 6 speed

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[Zhpabe89]

Update - 6/22/17. Addressing the vanos seals today, they were completely shot.

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I'm also picking these beauties up this Saturday :) Apex ARC8 18x9.5+35 square in magnesium blue.

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[johnrando]

Nice werk.

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[Zhpabe89]

Update 6/29/17 Picked up a set of mint Oem Euro RCR tail lights. My inner lights on my current set were starting to fade. The OCD in me wanted perfection. lol

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[Zhpabe89]

Nice werk.

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Thanks John!

[Zhpabe89]

Update! 9/6/2017

So a lot has happened since my last post. I finally got most of my parts on the car and ordered a couple new ones.

Fortune Auto 500 series Coilovers with radial mount upgrade
Hotchkis Adjustable Sway links
ESC 60mm Wheel studs
Side skirt extensions
UUC EVO 3 SSK
Custom front splitter
Achilles ATS Sport 2 235/40/18
Apex ARC8 18x9.5 +35 Square Hyper silver


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[Zhpabe89]

Here's the finished product for now. Still need to install my splitter and skirt extensions. Waiting on my front bumper to come back from paint to install them.
Next on the list will be installing my headers and UUC Wilwood BBK kit. Just need to get a tune first and order new rotors and pads.

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[BMWCurves]

Nice. Look forward to hearing what you think of the car after all the parts are installed

[ELCID86]

Wow. Lots 'o progress. I'm not familiar with those coil overs. Mean looking color! #sskftw


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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - anonymous E46 fanatic

[johnrando]

Good stuff!

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[Sockethead]

Yer gonna love that shifter... headers will make a big difference once you get the tune.. Great progress!

[nextelbuddy]

cant wait to see the splitter installed. Looking great Abe!!!

[danewilson77]

I love what I'm seeing in this thread. Well done.

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[WOLFN8TR]

Update! 9/6/2017

So a lot has happened since my last post. I finally got most of my parts on the car and ordered a couple new ones.

Fortune Auto 500 series Coilovers with radial mount upgrade
Hotchkis Adjustable Sway links
ESC 60mm Wheel studs
Side skirt extensions
UUC EVO 3 SSK
Custom front splitter
Achilles ATS Sport 2 235/40/18
Apex ARC8 18x9.5 +35 Square Hyper silver.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4328/36182703081_b92ff8f805_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/X8kP3i)IMG_6417 (https://flic.kr/p/X8kP3i) by Abraham Cruz (https://www.flickr.com/photos/157448445@N05/), on Flickr

Nice additions! The Fortune Auto Coilover's are way underrated. Good choice. I just picked up a set of BWS 500's with Swift Springs which are basically Fortune Auto 500's.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170908/97cab996529f498a1051a44395db81e9.jpg


It really sucks all your photos are missing thanks to Photobucket!

[danewilson77]

Nice additions! The Fortune Auto Coilover's are way underrated. Good choice. I just picked up a set of BWS 500's with Swift Springs which are basically Fortune Auto 500's.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170908/97cab996529f498a1051a44395db81e9.jpg


It really sucks all your photos are missing thanks to Photobucket!That looks like a nice setup.

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[WOLFN8TR]

That looks like a nice setup.

Ya these and Fortunes are really nice quality Coilover's. I'm very impressed with the build quality. I had to send a damper in for warranty so it will be a while before I install them thou.

[Zhpabe89]

Wow. Lots 'o progress. I'm not familiar with those coil overs. Mean looking color! #sskftw

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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - anonymous E46 fanatic


Thanks man! Lots of progress indeed. Not too many people have heard about them, but I did my research before I purchased them. Nothing but good reviews.



Nice. Look forward to hearing what you think of the car after all the parts are installed

I'm pretty anxious on trying everything out as well. Just need to get my fenders rolled. Tune the coilovers and get an alignment


Good stuff!

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Thank you!


Yer gonna love that shifter... headers will make a big difference once you get the tune.. Great progress!

It already feels pretty great. Drove the car around the block for a bit. I'm still debating on what tune to get. Any recommendations on company?


I love what I'm seeing in this thread. Well done.

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Thanks Dane!

[Zhpabe89]

cant wait to see the splitter installed. Looking great Abe!!!

Thanks dude! I'm looking forward to it as well. :)


Nice additions! The Fortune Auto Coilover's are way underrated. Good choice. I just picked up a set of BWS 500's with Swift Springs which are basically Fortune Auto 500's.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170908/97cab996529f498a1051a44395db81e9.jpg


It really sucks all your photos are missing thanks to Photobucket!

Yeah man! Photobucket sucks! I had to create a flickr account. I'll upload them again when I have time.
And the quality on the fortunes looks pretty impressive so far. I've heard nothing but good things about them so I'll let you know how they feel.

[Zhpabe89]

Update 9/29/17
So, finally got around to installing these Turner pedals my brother bought me for my birthday. They look and feel great! Ordering the matching dead pedal soon.

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[Zhpabe89]

Update 10/20/17

Hey guys, so I ordered a couple goodies for the zhp. First one being the TMS dead pedal I needed.

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Second is this beauty =) Gruppe M kevlar intake. I've always wanted one so I said why not even though I have the AFE.

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And last but not least, finally installing my Bimmerbrakes V1 headers and TMS SAP delete. Waiting on my tune to get here from Market motorworks.

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[nextelbuddy]

woot, that Gruppe looks bad ass

[Sockethead]

You're going to like the headers :)

[Zhpabe89]

woot, that Gruppe looks bad ass

Thanks dude! Took me forever to find the kevlar version and for cheap lol


You're goi g to like the headers :)

I hope so! lol I heard you lose bottom end torque because of back pressure, but I'm hoping the tune helps.

[holyc0w]

I hope so! lol I heard you lose bottom end torque because of back pressure, but I'm hoping the tune helps.

I believe it's a gain across the whole powerband. The stock headers are pretty restrictive.

[Sockethead]

You gain bottom end torque,,, in fact, you gain torque everywhere. I was amazed how much difference they made in my car

[704sw]

I guess I need to move to a no-emissions inspection state...

[Zhpabe89]

You gain bottom end torque,,, in fact, you gain torque everywhere. I was amazed how much difference they made in my car

Well that’s wonderful news then! :) they will be installed this weekend.

[Zhpabe89]

Update 10/27/17

My buddy and I had a quick little shoot. Enjoy! P.S. I really need to install my splitter and skirt extensions :guns2

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[704sw]

Dear lord that’s clean! Two questions:

(1) how much fender work did you need to fit those 9.5 ET35s all the way around? Pulling, or just rolling?

(2) what can you tell me about that splitter? My biggest gripe with most lips/splitters is they don’t follow the M-Tech 2’s contour, leaving a huge gap in the middle. Yours looks to not have that issue, and I think it’s going to look fantastic.

[BMWCurves]

Looks great :thumbsup

[danewilson77]

Bootiful

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[Sockethead]

+1 :)

[Zhpabe89]

Looks great :thumbsup

Thank you!


Bootiful

Sent from my S8+

Thanks Dane!


+1 :)

Thanks dude! =]


Dear lord that’s clean! Two questions:

(1) how much fender work did you need to fit those 9.5 ET35s all the way around? Pulling, or just rolling?

(2) what can you tell me about that splitter? My biggest gripe with most lips/splitters is they don’t follow the M-Tech 2’s contour, leaving a huge gap in the middle. Yours looks to not have that issue, and I think it’s going to look fantastic.

Hey dude, thank you! Not much fender work was needed to be honest. I cut out the rears and slightly rolled the fronts. Almost no rub,only on super nasty bumps in the rear. And about the splitter, fitment is amazing and there's no gap in the middle, it flows perfectly with the bumper and best of all it looks killer. Working on hardware for it right now. I want it to be as solid as possible so it doesn't get ripped off easily. I'm actually in the process of making a couple just to test waters and see If people happen to like them. If so I will mass produce. Going to make different styles as well and possibly side skirt extensions. I will post pictures as soon as I get it mounted. Hopefully next week.

[nextelbuddy]

Bravo!! car looks so good and definitely cant wait for that splitter to be available.

[704sw]

Awesome, thanks for the response. If it works out on your car you can put my name down for your first production run [emoji1303]

[JPMo]

Awesome, thanks for the response. If it works out on your car you can put my name down for your first production run [emoji1303]

+1. Definitely in for something that looks like the Garbino front splitter

[BMWCurves]

+1. Definitely in for something that looks like the Garbino front splitter

+2

[Vas]

You completely cut the lip on the rear quarter panels instead of rolling them flat?

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[704sw]

You completely cut the lip on the rear quarter panels instead of rolling them flat?

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Or maybe cut the fender liner? That confused me as well.

[Zhpabe89]

You completely cut the lip on the rear quarter panels instead of rolling them flat?

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Yes, I completely cut out the lip the inner lip along with fender liner and bumper tabs.


Or maybe cut the fender liner? That confused me as well.

The inner fender lip was cut out as well as a piece of fender liner. Also removed the bumper tab brackets.

[danewilson77]

Yes, I completely cut out the lip the inner lip along with fender liner and bumper tabs.



The inner fender lip was cut out as well as a piece of fender liner. Also removed the bumper tab brackets.Dremel?

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[Sockethead]

Next time you have a wheel off back there, can you take a few pics and post?

[Vas]

Dremel?

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No going back from that.

[slater]

No going back from that.

yep. and i'm curious to see if the rear quarters start to 'wave' at all... that lip provides a lot of structural integrity.

[danewilson77]

yep. and i'm curious to see if the rear quarters start to 'wave' at all... that lip provides a lot of structural integrity.Yeah.... But the weight savings! Think about the weight savings!

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[Zhpabe89]

Dremel?

Sent from my S8+

No sir, a grinder like they use to cut out fenders for fender flares.


Next time you have a wheel off back there, can you take a few pics and post?

Most definitely! It looks oem honestly lol. Most people think my fenders are stock and unrolled.


yep. and i'm curious to see if the rear quarters start to 'wave' at all... that lip provides a lot of structural integrity.

No waving of any kind. Nothing was rolled back there just cut out. It honestly looks like they have never been touched. I’m surprised it isn’t common on this forum. You wouldn’t believe the amount of room you get from cutting the rears out. At least an inch or more of clearance.

[Zhpabe89]

Update! 1/17/18

Hey guys, happy new year! Just wanted to show some of the new items I purchased and installed on the zhp. I saw this on ECS on sale for the holidays, so I had to purchase it. Ecs billet oil dip stick. I think it looks a lot better than the plastic oem one.

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Then I decided to finally install my headers and SAP delete. What a pain in the butt! 8 hours later. Yes I do have a SEL light but I will be getting tuned soon. The car got a lot more torque and pulls harder I think.

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And here are a couple vids of it in action ENJOY! UUC TSE3, AFE intake + Bimmer brakes V1 headers = RACECAR! LOL Yes it's crazy loud and raspy but I like it. Sounds amazing in WOT.

https://flic.kr/p/FpSrDy

https://flic.kr/p/J9XW1a

[Zhpabe89]

Last but not least, I finally installed my custom front splitter =) Next I will be ordering new brakes and rotors for my UUC Wilwood BBK.

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I ordered an alcantara arm rest from Coby wheel as well. Still need to install it on my car.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4649/38842132675_f6ddb55e67.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/22bm5NF)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/22bm5NF) by Abraham Cruz (https://www.flickr.com/photos/157448445@N05/), on Flickr

And I'm currently working on a sponsorship for a set of these in grey alcantara to match all my alcantara goodies. =)

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[704sw]

That splitter looks awesome.

[slater]

wow, that sounds awesome! definitely a bit loud for me, but still, awesome. i wonder how it would sound with a stock ZHP exhaust of BMW Performance muffler...

also, love the ARC-8s and the way it is sitting - looks fantastic. how much fender rolling did you have to do? and are you running 245/35/18's?

[RUS_ZHP]

Sounds loud, but I like it.
SAP delete is a good idea. I made a mistake when I changed my failed SAP two years ago. I wasn't able to find somebody who can code the car for SAP delete.
Do you have a SEL on because of headers?

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[Sockethead]

He hasn't coded out the SAP yet. Also, the secondary O2 sensors need to be coded out since there are no cats.

Abe, Do you have the full exhaust or just the muffler? The sound clips I've heard of the full exhaust with headers sound much louder than that...

[Zhpabe89]

That splitter looks awesome.

Thanks man! I love it.


wow, that sounds awesome! definitely a bit loud for me, but still, awesome. i wonder how it would sound with a stock ZHP exhaust of BMW Performance muffler...

also, love the ARC-8s and the way it is sitting - looks fantastic. how much fender rolling did you have to do? and are you running 245/35/18's?

Thanks man! It definitely wouldn’t sound loud at all with stock exhaust lol As far as my fitment goes, I rolled the fronts and shaved/cut the rears. I’m on a 235/40/18 all around. Slight rub only on huge dips.


Sounds loud, but I like it.
SAP delete is a good idea. I made a mistake when I changed my failed SAP two years ago. I wasn't able to find somebody who can code the car for SAP delete.
Do you have a SEL on because of headers?

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Thanks dude! The SAP was definitely a must. Mine was failing so I just got rid of it. My car runs a lot better now. And no coding has been done yet for the SEL. Waiting to get tuned.


He hasn't coded out the SAP yet. Also, the secondary O2 sensors need to be coded out since there are no cats.

Abe, Do you have the full exhaust or just the muffler? The sound clips I've heard of the full exhaust with headers sound much louder than that...

Hey man, I do have the full exhaust system. For some reason when I uploaded the vids to Flickr it killed the sound quality and made it sound more quiet. It’s definitely way way louder than that. I have the same clips on my Instagram if you want to check it out. And other I forgot to post on here. Instagram- @e30abe89

[Sockethead]

Lol I thought so! That's why I sold my TSE3 to San when I put my headers on. I have the stock ZHP exhaust and it's very quiet. I'm probably going to swap out for a magnaflow with an extra resonator in the spring

[Zhpabe89]

Lol I thought so! That's why I sold my TSE3 to San when I put my headers on. I have the stock ZHP exhaust and it's very quiet. I'm probably going to swap out for a magnaflow with an extra resonator in the spring

I’ve been debating of getting rid of it for a borla. But not sure yet lol. Idk how you supercharged guys can run the stock exhaust stilll. I would be trying to get the most power out of my car. That’s why I’m getting the 8.5 pulley upgrade for the TS2 lol I think that’s the main reason I haven’t sold the exhaust yet. More power! Haha

[Zhpabe89]

So, I just ordered some side skirt extensions and rear side diffusers from diffusersandmore.com. Great quality products. Here are some examples since mine aren’t finished being made yet.

Another picture of my front splitter
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Skirt extensions
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4655/38870322175_f10b3f2487_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/22dQyyx)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/22dQyyx) by Abraham Cruz (https://www.flickr.com/photos/157448445@N05/), on Flickr

Rear bumper side splitters. I'm doing the sides only no diffuser.

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[704sw]

So, I just ordered some side skirt extensions and rear side diffusers from diffusers and more. Great quality products. Here are some examples since mine aren’t finished being made yet.

Am I missing the “examples?” Maybe I’m not seeing them because I’m on Tapatalk...

[Sockethead]

I’ve been debating of getting rid of it for a borla. But not sure yet lol. Idk how you supercharged guys can run the stock exhaust stilll. I would be trying to get the most power out of my car. That’s why I’m getting the 8.5 pulley upgrade for the TS2 lol I think that’s the main reason I haven’t sold the exhaust yet. More power! Haha

yea I thought the ZHP exhaust flowed pretty well but then I read that Ryan lost 20 hp from the TS2 when he swapped the magnaflow for the Borla (which he says he's almost got all back from tuning with a new tuner) I'm going to try the Magnaflow to see if I can deal with it because of the increased flow/hp even though the Borla sounds amazing. He said the Magnaflow has 2.5" pipes and the Borla has 2"

What pulley is that? the 83 mm? I'm running that pulley. It didn't seem to make any difference on my car using my ass in the seat dyno and the real dyno.

[Zhpabe89]

Am I missing the “examples?” Maybe I’m not seeing them because I’m on Tapatalk...

No you didn't lol The pictures hadn't uploaded correctly. Fixed!

[Zhpabe89]

yea I thought the ZHP exhaust flowed pretty well but then I read that Ryan lost 20 hp from the TS2 when he swapped the magnaflow for the Borla (which he says he's almost got all back from tuning with a new tuner) I'm going to try the Magnaflow to see if I can deal with it because of the increased flow/hp even though the Borla sounds amazing. He said the Magnaflow has 2.5" pipes and the Borla has 2"

What pulley is that? the 83 mm? I'm running that pulley. It didn't seem to make any difference on my car using my ass in the seat dyno and the real dyno.

Exhausts make a big difference most definitely. I didn't know that the Borla was half an inch smaller compared to the magnaflow. 20hp is a lot of loss. Jeez! Another idea I had was to just replace the muffler section for a Borla and keep the rest of my UUC piping. I wonder how that would sound.

[Sockethead]

I toyed with that idea too but then came to the conclusion that the system was worth a lot more money complete and I didn't want to spend a lot of money trying to figure out what would work with the TSE3. I even posted on the FI forum over on e46f. No one had a good answer or suggestion so I sold/traded with San for the ZHP exhaust until I could figure out what will work...

[Zhpabe89]

I toyed with that idea too but then came to the conclusion that the system was worth a lot more money complete and I didn't want to spend a lot of money trying to figure out what would work with the TSE3. I even posted on the FI forum over on e46f. No one had a good answer or suggestion so I sold/traded with San for the ZHP exhaust until I could figure out what will work...

I saw that thread lol I have literally checked every vid on youtube and every forum post on google and nothing. Everyone just seems to sell and go magnaflow or stock. I found one guy that installed two AR20 rasp eliminators but he didn't post a video. He said it was still as loud but had less rasp. Which is what I want. But I figured there would be power loss, not to mention I didn't want to cut up the exhaust.

And not sure on the sizing of the pulley but its their 500 dollar option. My buddy said it made a huge difference on his TS2. He has a UUC exhaust like me though with headers and intake.

[Sockethead]

Hmm that option recommends cams and includes further tuning.... I wonder what he he did besides just swapping the pulley...

[Zhpabe89]

Hmm that option recommends cams and includes further tuning.... I wonder what he he did besides just swapping the pulley...

Naw man no cams needed. His motor is bone stock. He just has full bolt ons that it’s. And Ess gave him a new tune for the 8.5psi

[Sockethead]

I'm glad it worked out for him. Both Ryan and I haven't had such good luck with AJ tuning our cars. I think Ryan has been through about 12 tunes so far and I'm up to 6.
I'm still not happy with where the AFR is but I'm waiting until I get a new exhaust and I'm redesigning the intercooler system with a Ford Lightning intercooler and an overflow tank so I can be sure the system is purged of air and properly cooled for the hot as hell summers down here. Once I get that done, I'll start the tuning process again...

[Newjack]

I'm glad it worked out for him. Both Ryan and I haven't had such good luck with AJ tuning our cars. I think Ryan has been through about 12 tunes so far and I'm up to 6.
I'm still not happy with where the AFR is but I'm waiting until I get a new exhaust and I'm redesigning the intercooler system with a Ford Lightning intercooler and an overflow tank so I can be sure the system is purged of air and properly cooled for the hot as hell summers down here. Once I get that done, I'll start the tuning process again...

What's an overflow tank? Is that a chamber that holds coolant that would otherwise boil over from high pressure?

[Sockethead]

Yea... old school for expansion tank because... I'm old :)

[Zhpabe89]

I'm glad it worked out for him. Both Ryan and I haven't had such good luck with AJ tuning our cars. I think Ryan has been through about 12 tunes so far and I'm up to 6.
I'm still not happy with where the AFR is but I'm waiting until I get a new exhaust and I'm redesigning the intercooler system with a Ford Lightning intercooler and an overflow tank so I can be sure the system is purged of air and properly cooled for the hot as hell summers down here. Once I get that done, I'll start the tuning process again...

Jesus! 6 and 12 tunes? I pray to god that I don’t run into that situation. I’ll be pissed. But with my luck I’m sure I’ll have trouble too Lol.

[Sockethead]

Yea it's not fun or cheap since he wants a dyno run with AFR after each update. It's $100 for each 3 pull dyno session down here. At Ryan's suggestion, I got bytelogger software and used his spreadsheet conversion to get AFR from the O2 sensor voltage. Also got timing and throttle position amongst other things. Saved me a lot of money. The only downside to that is you have to top out the car in 4th gear to get accurate load readings and as you know, that's well over 100 MPH on the street. Not something I want to do on a regular basis.

Here's my build project: http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?18649-The-it-was-supposed-to-be-just-an-oil-pan-gasket-project

[Zhpabe89]

Yea it's not fun or cheap since he wants a dyno run with AFR after each update. It's $100 for each 3 pull dyno session down here. At Ryan's suggestion, I got bytelogger software and used his spreadsheet conversion to get AFR from the O2 sensor voltage. Also got timing and throttle position amongst other things. Saved me a lot of money. The only downside to that is you have to top out the car in 4th gear to get accurate load readings and as you know, that's well over 100 MPH on the street. Not something I want to do on a regular basis.

Here's my build project: http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?18649-The-it-was-supposed-to-be-just-an-oil-pan-gasket-project


Man that’s such a bummer and headache. Sorry it hasn’t worked out for you man. When I get my kit I’ll come to you for advice lol And thanks for the link. I’ll check it out.