What did you do for your ZHP/BMW today?

[kayger12]

I was thinking of getting one of these when I overhaul my ZHPs cooling system in spring but now I don't know.....I'm beginning to think going OEM is safer...

That's what I ended up deciding. I just resigned myself to the fact that I'll be buying an oem pump every 60k.

The Stewart in theory is a good pump, I just couldn't find enough people who had put the kind of mileage on them that I needed to see to be convinced.

The lifetime warranty is great, but I'd still be unhappy if I was in Justin's shoes and was out $50 worth of coolant, a pulley, and my time.

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[Whitexi]

I moved things around in the garage today so I could park in there for the winter. Cleaning off snow at 6am was getting old.

[Hornung418]

Guys,
Unfortunately I think I was the cause of my own demise. I wouldn't hesitate to buy it because of the gains and efficiency of the pump. When I first discovered I had a leak, I noticed that my Water Pump Pulley had two of the four screws that were just kinda...there...not torqued down. The imbalance caused the internal seals to wear out at a very rapid pace. I wasn't suspecting this when I attempted the repair over Thanksgiving. The pump hasn't seized, so it's not a bearing issue. And there isn't any chance of catastrophic failure.

[kayger12]

Guys,
Unfortunately I think I was the cause of my own demise. I wouldn't hesitate to buy it because of the gains and efficiency of the pump. When I first discovered I had a leak, I noticed that my Water Pump Pulley had two of the four screws that were just kinda...there...not torqued down. The imbalance caused the internal seals to wear out at a very rapid pace. I wasn't suspecting this when I attempted the repair over Thanksgiving. The pump hasn't seized, so it's not a bearing issue. And there isn't any chance of catastrophic failure.

Ahhh. I still find it interesting that the guy in the other thread had to have two replaced for a similar issue.

Either way, I'm glad you've got it figured out. I know it's frustrating as hell chasing gremlins.

[kayger12]

Btw-- did you ever get an explanation on using the M6 bolt holes?

I have it if you need it as I used them last time around.

[Hornung418]

Believe you, me, I've tried to talk mom into letting me build an e30 because I don't want to spend anymore money than I have to. She's driven it and knows that the subframe bushings are all worn and the suspension needs replaced. It's a 13 year old car, but the mileage is only 116k...

[Hermes]

'69 - More sanding and self-etching primer, got the slave cylinder out. Pics later

'05 - bought gas

[Whitexi]

Believe you, me, I've tried to talk mom into letting me build an e30 because I don't want to spend anymore money than I have to. She's driven it and knows that the subframe bushings are all worn and the suspension needs replaced. It's a 13 year old car, but the mileage is only 116k...

That was basically what I bought my car with :biggrin

[az3579]

That was basically what I bought my car with :biggrin

It's where I'm at now with my 2005. lol
About to hit 117k.


Today, I adjusted the driver's side headlight to be a bit higher. Adjusted them a little too low after the projector swap and didn't get 'round to it until today.

[hunter36]

Thanks to aurelius who taught me how to change motor/diff/tranny oils today. Much appreciated.

[johnrando]

Stickers look good KG. Painted my front grill, w/o removing it. Not sure you can tell much difference with the cell phone pics but there is some and I'm glad it's done. (Edit: realized I posted the first pic already once sprayed).

http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/johnrando/IMG-20111210-00071.jpg

http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/johnrando/IMG-20111210-00074.jpg

[Hermes]

I think we all know what the faded plastic looks like. Good job!

[das boots]

When I did my bee hive grill, I did remove the bumper (with JP's technical help). Painted and re-install. After install and still under, inspected the bumber and splash shield areas. Found out that there were a lot of missing plastic fasteners and good thing I had a bunch of surplus fasteners. Now, it is all nice and tight especially the transition with both left & right wheel well and splash shields. Also, I tied down both L & R fog light cover with wire straps. Now, they will not fall off or grow legs.

[HokieZHP]

Just dropped my rear tire off at a local tire place here in Blacksburg. It's got a nail in it which is just fantastic cause this is happening on the day I have 2 of my hardest finals.....

[WOLFN8TR]

When I did my bee hive grill, I did remove the bumper (with JP's technical help). Painted and re-install. After install and still under, inspected the bumber and splash shield areas. Found out that there were a lot of missing plastic fasteners and good thing I had a bunch of surplus fasteners. Now, it is all nice and tight especially the transition with both left & right wheel well and splash shields. Also, I tied down both L & R fog light cover with wire straps. Now, they will not fall off or grow legs.

It's funny you mentioned the fog light covers disappearing, someone yanked my passenger side one! Where can I get a new one besides the dealer? I guess the old wire strap mod is next for mine also.

[Hermes]

they're only about $5 at the dealer.

[WOLFN8TR]

they're only about $5 at the dealer.

Cool Thanks...

"Not worth stealing mine if they are only $5"!

[Hermes]

It probably just fell off

[GMATT]

Dropped the ZHP off at the local Indy..............complete cooling system refresh........( and hopefully heat!)

[kayger12]

Made an appointment at the stealer for an alignment Thursday morning.

Checked the wear on my new Khumos and I have about 1/2 a thousandth extra wear on the inside shoulder of the fronts.

Glad I checked. Tire tread depth gauge FTW.

[Stu]

Ordered the $100 Sunshade Repair Kit from BMW. I'm gonna finally get this dumb thing fixed. Wish me luck...if I can't do it, my local indy shop will be glad to.

The only thing I'm worried about is the sunshade driver. There are no instructions on how to get it out, and I've got a feeling that mine is mangled. Plus, I'd like to upgrade it to the newer, beefier driver.

[imola red zhp]

Installed my HID Fogs 5000k

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7026/6500721845_cbe04c18d1_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/18128055@N03/6500721845/)
IMG_1035 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/18128055@N03/6500721845/) by da94450 (http://www.flickr.com/people/18128055@N03/), on Flickr
Before

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7163/6500836865_2c9002c3ba_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/18128055@N03/6500836865/)
IMG_1072 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/18128055@N03/6500836865/) by da94450 (http://www.flickr.com/people/18128055@N03/), on Flickr
After

[trancenation]

looking good. did you happen to run a wiring harness or need to disable the flash to pass function?

[Hochspannung]

Cleaned up the engine bay yesterday, checked and topped up all fluids. It was very neglected, the four T-25 screws that fasten the cabin filter tray were just stuck in the threads with two or three rotations by hand. I'm surprised the whole tray didn't fall onto the engine. I also adjusted my door handles so they open easier and then sprayed white lithium grease on all the hinges and moving parts around the car.

[imola red zhp]

looking good. did you happen to run a wiring harness or need to disable the flash to pass function?

DW, I just used the harness that came with kit , plug n play, I have a bunch more pics on my Flickr acct.
spooneedee, was working on the recoding for the fog light to stay on when flashing, If u would like to see install I was going to write a DIY when I have time.... Thanks.

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[Meric]

Looks good! How did you manage to turn on fog lighs without headlights?

[Hermes]

It looks like he has parking lights on (first position to the right) and DRL coded to be off

[johnrando]

Cleaned up the engine bay yesterday, checked and topped up all fluids. It was very neglected, the four T-25 screws that fasten the cabin filter tray were just stuck in the threads with two or three rotations by hand. I'm surprised the whole tray didn't fall onto the engine. I also adjusted my door handles so they open easier and then sprayed white lithium grease on all the hinges and moving parts around the car.

How do you do that?

[Meric]

On your door there is a little hole you put a socket in there turn it like half a round in clockwise but if you turn it too much door handle will not work. The place of the hole is where your door connects with the lock. Ill send a picture later :)

[johnrando]

Thanks. I think I know where that is, I just wasn't sure if it was actually an adjustment thing or just to tighten it altogether.

[kayger12]

Wash. Check.

Wax with Dodo Juice Blue Velvet. Check.

Wax with Dodo Juice Purple Haze. In progress...

http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff401/Kayger12/2011-12-14_15-13-42_1.jpg

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[webster]

mmm...celebration ale

[Jon D]

I let my wife drive it as her car had another flat.. much better looking when on the road with her behind the wheel by default.

[Hornung418]

You could always buy a long blonde wig...

[kayger12]

Done.

http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff401/Kayger12/2011-12-14_16-01-33_659.jpg

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[Hornung418]

Gorgeous!

[Stu]

Dayum son!!

[danewilson77]

Very nicely done KG.

[Hochspannung]

Thanks. I think I know where that is, I just wasn't sure if it was actually an adjustment thing or just to tighten it altogether.

Pop off black grommet north west of the door latch, use a 5/32 allen wrench to loosen the bolt off all the way. It won't fall out or anything. Then tighten it again until you are satisfied with how much force it takes to open your door. I used quite a bit of force while tightening the bolt and my doors open very easily now.

[Taliben]

I broke the damn thing that snaps over the end of the radio harness when you connect it to the radio.....
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[Taliben]

Also broke some trim clips.

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[kayger12]

Gorgeous!


Dayum son!!


Very nicely done KG.

Thanks, gents!

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[johnrando]

Thanks Alex. Bea-ut-ti-ful KG!

[kayger12]

Thanks Alex. Bea-ut-ti-ful KG!

Thank you, sir.

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[nike001]

Well, as some of you might know.. I installed my new morimito (sp?) 5k bulbs on Friday in my car. Got in it today to go to the school library, my drivers side flickered a few times and stayed on. So of course I had to turn it off and try again. This time it flickered and burnt out. I tried readjusting it but that didn't work. I'm sure it probably burnt out but I'll switch it with the passenger side when I get home and see what happens. Needless to say, I'm not real happy right now

[danewilson77]

^Sux

[nike001]

Okay, my passenger side is flickering now too. I"m home now trying to diagnose this. I used an old bulb that works and put it in the drivers side (that blew out) and that bulb didn't work either.

Fuse? Ballast? Ignitor?

[Johnmadd]

Okay, my passenger side is flickering now too. I"m home now trying to diagnose this. I used an old bulb that works and put it in the drivers side (that blew out) and that bulb didn't work either.

Fuse? Ballast? Ignitor?

Sounds like a classic ground wire/ short

[Stu]

Also broke some trim clips.

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Story of my life.

[das boots]

I was gonna say something on this ///M badging thing on our ZHP....because I am from the old school. I will not beat on a dead horse here and just back away. I might end up in the Penalty Box by DW......But you guys know that if you want an ///M, then buy a real ///M. It's got ///M badges everywhere.....the ZHP is not an ///M or an ///M3. There I've said it......I could say more, but I'll stop here. Penalty Box here I come!

[Ryans323i]

It doesn't have the ///M badging on the exterior which, IMO, is the real faux pas.

[kayger12]

I was gonna say something on this ///M badging thing on our ZHP....because I am from the old school. I will not beat on a dead horse here and just back away. I might end up in the Penalty Box by DW......But you guys know that if you want an ///M, then buy a real ///M. It's got ///M badges everywhere.....the ZHP is not an ///M or an ///M3. There I've said it......I could say more, but I'll stop here. Penalty Box here I come!

Did someone say that it was an
///M?

... and why did this land in this thread?

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[Meric]

It doesn't have the ///M badging on the exterior which, IMO, is the real faux pas.

Rims? :biggrin

What is penalty box?

I believe ZHP's deserves a M badge beside the trim number. Atleast BMW put m badge on the 1995 540's Check out the ZHP photography catagory theres a topic about that car.

[danewilson77]

It doesn't have the ///M badging on the exterior which, IMO, is the real faux pas.

There's an ///M on the 135's?

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[Ryans323i]

Great nit picking guys, I mean the ///M on the trunk and front quarter panels.

[Hermes]

/talk about M badges, to each their own

[Ryans323i]

It is pretty OT.


On topic: I'm hounding my paint guy, I want my car back!

[kayger12]

/talk about M badges, to each their own

This. Well said.

[johnrando]

http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/johnrando/SouthBayCities-20111215-00087.jpg

And, just to help get us back on topic, ordering M stem caps today.

[Hornung418]

Did someone say that it was an
///M?

... and why did this land in this thread?

Droid X. Tapatalk. Use it.
Wrong thread...I think it was intended for the sighting thread.

Just to clear that up.

[webster]

in reference to the ZHP and ///M badges, it came from the factory with ///M badging on the steering wheel, shifter and on the 135 wheels. i see nothing wrong with adding some subtle ///M accents elsewhere. i added the //M pedals and ///M3 dead pedal myself and i think it looks great. The ///M door sills are sick too. personally i wouldn't but an ///M badge on the trunk because a) i like the totally de-badged look and b) the trunklid is the ONE place IMHO where an ///M badge should belong to an ///M-only car.

my .02

[danewilson77]

I have an ///M trunk mat = :drool

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/_1293530719-1.jpg

[Meric]

Dane is it plastic or fabric? I bet it looks pretty sick!!!

[danewilson77]

It's carpeted, and I love it. I will look for my actual install pic...

[das boots]

in reference to the ZHP and ///M badges, it came from the factory with ///M badging on the steering wheel, shifter and on the 135 wheels. i see nothing wrong with adding some subtle ///M accents elsewhere. i added the //M pedals and ///M3 dead pedal myself and i think it looks great. The ///M door sills are sick too. personally i wouldn't but an ///M badge on the trunk because a) i like the totally de-badged look and b) the trunklid is the ONE place IMHO where an ///M badge should belong to an ///M-only car.

my .02

Bravo! Well said. Although I have another take on the de-badge look. That is another story in itself.

[kayger12]

in reference to the ZHP and ///M badges, it came from the factory with ///M badging on the steering wheel, shifter and on the 135 wheels. i see nothing wrong with adding some subtle ///M accents elsewhere. i added the //M pedals and ///M3 dead pedal myself and i think it looks great. The ///M door sills are sick too. personally i wouldn't but an ///M badge on the trunk because a) i like the totally de-badged look and b) the trunklid is the ONE place IMHO where an ///M badge should belong to an ///M-only car.

my .02

Agree, but again, to each their own. And since this topic is http://www.mouseowners.com/forums/images/smilies/beatdeadhorse5.gif

I'll move us back on topic-- I ground my otherwise perfect bumper into the pavement on a dip exiting a parking garage in NYC today. Looks like it might finally be time for some splitters...

[johnrando]

Bummer Kieth. Can't the same thing happen to the splitters, or are they of a much stronger material?

[Hornung418]

I think it's just to cover up the scrapes, John.

[kayger12]

I think it's just to cover up the scrapes, John.

Yep, this.

At least with the splitters I won't have the spider/stress cracks in the bumper paint.

I guess I should be happy the paint job made it almost a year...

[danewilson77]

That is exactly why I installed the poly splitters KG. They get messed up? Oh well.

Sorry to hear bro..

[johnrando]

That is exactly why I installed the poly splitters KG. They get messed up? Oh well.

Sorry to hear bro..

Poly splitters? Deets?

[danewilson77]

Not deets. Dees..........

Vice CF..........

[kayger12]

The paint damage is underneath out of sight, but the paint at the front edge of the splitters is spider webbed. Where did you buy your poly splitters again, DW?

Gonna take a better look in some good light in a little bit. Also found a nice rock chip in the bumper that I just picked up today.

I'll either be buying splitters or getting my bumper resprayed every 3 years, lol.

[johnrando]

The paint damage is underneath out of sight, but the paint at the front edge of the splitters is spider webbed. Where did you buy your poly splitters again, DW?

Gonna take a better look in some good light in a little bit. Also found a nice rock chip in the bumper that I just picked up today.

I'll either be buying splitters or getting my bumper resprayed every 3 years, lol.

Such is the life... and dw, lol. Where did you get "dem"?

[danewilson77]

I got them from Rob....who I think (He thinks) got them from ddmtuning.

[kayger12]

Very good. Thanks, bud.

[danewilson77]

Check it out.....lemme know.

[jayjay_dee]

Is this the same splitters? ABS plastic material...

khoalty splitter (http://www.khoalty.com/bmw-e46/exterior/m-tech-splitters-m-tech-ii-bumper.html)

[kayger12]

Is this the same splitters? ABS plastic material...

khoalty splitter (http://www.khoalty.com/bmw-e46/exterior/m-tech-splitters-m-tech-ii-bumper.html)

Yes-- I had the Khoalty pair last year. Fitment was off a bit so I passed them on.

[danewilson77]

Don't see em at DDM....

[johnrando]

Yes-- I had the Khoalty pair last year. Fitment was off a bit so I passed them on.

Let us know what you come up with KG, I've been contemplating those for awhile.

[kayger12]

I'm digging. Came up blank at DDM as well. Gonna try Modbargains next...

[kayger12]

Definitely more than I want to spend, but I found some here.

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/index.cfm?action=MorePartInfo&PartID=478110&siteid=214672&catalogid=4462

[webster]

i too have incurred some scrapes on the underside of the front bumper. one time i pulled too far over a parking space beam. another time was exiting a garage, probably the same thing that happened to KG. you can't see the scrapes from any higher than 6" off the ground, but i know they're there and it bugs me. also, a couple of the plastic rivet screws popped out and i can't seem to get them back in. i pulled and tugged on all edges of the bumper and it's still snug as can be so i'm not to worried about them. such is life when you drive such a low car i guess.

[kayger12]

No doubt, Web.

What I find interesting about the splitters from the Tischer link is that it says for coupe only.

I thought the bumpers were the same on coupe and sedan. Guess not?

[danewilson77]

http://www.eurotuner.com.my/Image/a21.jpg

http://www.eurotuner.com.my/Image/a21.jpg

[johnrando]

Definitely more than I want to spend, but I found some here.

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/index.cfm?action=MorePartInfo&PartID=478110&siteid=214672&catalogid=4462

Yeah, I think those are OEM (at least that's what they say on the site).

[kayger12]

MMmmmm. Yummy! Nice find, DW.

Just went out and looked again. I'm being pretty anal. You really can't see it unless your pretty much laying down right in front of the car.

[kayger12]

But now that I said nice find, where'd you find them? Are they the oem ones?

[johnrando]

http://www.eurotuner.com.my/Image/a21.jpg

http://www.eurotuner.com.my/Image/a21.jpg

Really like those, the site says they are new. I don't see a price. Gonna contact them.

Edit: They are in Malaysia, guess I'm gonna rule them out.

[nike001]

I see we're talking about splitters. I've had this bookmarked for a while now.. waiting for me to have some extra funds to try these out:
http://www.dtm-spec.net/v3/mtech-plastic-club-sport-style-splitters-p-57.html?cPath=58_37_178

[Hornung418]

I think there needs to be more CF Lip in the Mafia...

[danewilson77]

I see we're talking about splitters. I've had this bookmarked for a while now.. waiting for me to have some extra funds to try these out:
http://www.dtm-spec.net/v3/mtech-plastic-club-sport-style-splitters-p-57.html?cPath=58_37_178

Those look identical to what I have. Maybe Rob was thinking of dtm.

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[kayger12]

I see we're talking about splitters. I've had this bookmarked for a while now.. waiting for me to have some extra funds to try these out:
http://www.dtm-spec.net/v3/mtech-plastic-club-sport-style-splitters-p-57.html?cPath=58_37_178

Thanks. Those would definitely do the trick.

[danewilson77]

Thanks. Those would definitely do the trick.

Beta-link as well?

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[johnrando]

Thanks. Those would definitely do the trick.

A little surprised you're not looking at c/f ones.

[kayger12]

Yeah, you're on the right track, John-- I'm not committed to anything right now.

I like the idea of CF, but don't want to spend that much right now.

I'd have to have the abs ones painted to match for sure.

At least I have something to think about.

[imola red zhp]

Installed Umnitza Angel Eyes today (got the mod bug) thats diff oil, trans oil, black grille, hid fogs, and AE's, in 8 days, with cooling refresh w/ rogue under drive and new blood going in next week......

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7170/6517808619_31739d6fd5_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/18128055@N03/6517808619/)
IMG_1136 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/18128055@N03/6517808619/) by da94450 (http://www.flickr.com/people/18128055@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7005/6517810671_95523bfd9b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/18128055@N03/6517810671/)
IMG_1138 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/18128055@N03/6517810671/) by da94450 (http://www.flickr.com/people/18128055@N03/), on Flickr

[Hornung418]

Nice! Those are so clear.

[danewilson77]

Installed Umnitza Angel Eyes today (got the mod bug) thats diff oil, trans oil, black grille, hid fogs, and AE's, in 8 days, with cooling refresh w/ rogue under drive and new blood going in next week......

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7170/6517808619_31739d6fd5_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/18128055@N03/6517808619/)
IMG_1136 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/18128055@N03/6517808619/) by da94450 (http://www.flickr.com/people/18128055@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7005/6517810671_95523bfd9b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/18128055@N03/6517810671/)
IMG_1138 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/18128055@N03/6517810671/) by da94450 (http://www.flickr.com/people/18128055@N03/), on Flickr

Opaque?

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[johnrando]

Looks good. Those 4300? Also, coupe or sedan?

[Hermes]

Nice work! 5000k?

[Hornung418]

Sedan for sure.

[kayger12]

Installed Umnitza Angel Eyes today (got the mod bug) thats diff oil, trans oil, black grille, hid fogs, and AE's, in 8 days, with cooling refresh w/ rogue under drive and new blood going in next week......

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7170/6517808619_31739d6fd5_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/18128055@N03/6517808619/)
IMG_1136 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/18128055@N03/6517808619/) by da94450 (http://www.flickr.com/people/18128055@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7005/6517810671_95523bfd9b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/18128055@N03/6517810671/)
IMG_1138 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/18128055@N03/6517810671/) by da94450 (http://www.flickr.com/people/18128055@N03/), on Flickr

Those look great! Miss my old V2s.

[Stu]

Followed BMW SIB 51 53 02:



Body Equipment September 2006
Technical Service
This Service Information Bulletin This Service Information bulletin supersedes S.I. B51 53 02 dated October 2002. designates changes to this revision

SUBJECT
Discoloration of Shadowline Trim

MODEL
E46 (3 Series), E60, E61 (5 Series), E64 (6 Series), E65, E66 (7 Series), E83 (X3), E53 ( X5) Equipped with Shadowline exterior trim

SITUATION
The optional glossy black Shadowline exterior trim may become discolored.

CAUSE
Analysis has determined that the discoloration is due to a film deposited on the trim which distorts the light reflecting off the trim. These deposits may come from car washes, hard water, or other environmental conditions.

CORRECTION
Deposits that cause the discoloration can be easily removed by polishing with a quality swirl removing polish, such as Meguiars #9.


Worked like a charm! Sorry, no pictures, it was very difficult to get good pictures of the hard water spots and such. I tried rubbing compound before and had no luck, but ScratchX did the trick. You really gotta put some elbow grease into it. When you're done, your trim looks amazing!

[johnrando]

Good info, thanks!

[Hermes]

I'm gonna need to try that

[danewilson77]

Followed BMW SIB 51 53 02:



Worked like a charm! Sorry, no pictures, it was very difficult to get good pictures of the hard water spots and such. I tried rubbing compound before and had no luck, but ScratchX did the trick. You really gotta put some elbow grease into it. When you're done, your trim looks amazing!

So a Mezerna polish would work, no?

[nike001]

Nice! Those are so clear.

I think it's because he doesn't have his headlight lenses on.. lol

I remember my AE's and low beams were amazing until I put my old lenses back on.

I have a new lighting project for after christmas though :D


So a Mezerna polish would work, no?

Dane, I used M205 and it worked pretty well on my trim. I even PC'ed the pillar ones and they came out near perfect

[danewilson77]

OK...thanks Nike.

[imola red zhp]

Opaque?

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You're the man, Opaque it is....

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[imola red zhp]

Looks good. Those 4300? Also, coupe or sedan?

Yes 4300k sedan 2005

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[imola red zhp]

Nice work! 5000k?

JP 4300k the fogs are 5000k

Thanks you guys for comments

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[Hornung418]

Mmmm...I want Opaque AEs...I has no monies :(

[MrMaico]

I'd like to have something more subtle, like these. Umnitza amber led's......

http://mrmaico.smugmug.com/Cars/Bimmer-pics-etc/i-tCNBmqn/0/XL/amber-aes-XL.jpg


I just don't think I could ever get the balls to stick my $1000 headlights in an oven though. :-)

From this thread....

http://m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=389410

Barry

[imola red zhp]

I'd like to have something more subtle, like these. Umnitza amber led's......




I just don't think I could ever get the balls to stick my $1000 headlights in an oven though. :-)

From this thread....

http://m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=389410

Barry

Barry I had those on my M5 they are cool but (PITA) at least here in Ca cops don't like seeing those around, I had it on light purple and was pulled over....

[kayger12]

I just don't think I could ever get the balls to stick my $1000 headlights in an oven though. :-)

Barry

Yep, I'm still in that same place with you, Barry.

[das boots]

Installed Umnitza Angel Eyes today (got the mod bug) thats diff oil, trans oil, black grille, hid fogs, and AE's, in 8 days, with cooling refresh w/ rogue under drive and new blood going in next week......

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7170/6517808619_31739d6fd5_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/18128055@N03/6517808619/)
IMG_1136 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/18128055@N03/6517808619/) by da94450 (http://www.flickr.com/people/18128055@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7005/6517810671_95523bfd9b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/18128055@N03/6517810671/)
IMG_1138 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/18128055@N03/6517810671/) by da94450 (http://www.flickr.com/people/18128055@N03/), on Flickr

How was the install? Did you them yourself? Any DIY info or write up? Thanks.

[johnrando]

I'm in that exact same place too but this weekend I'm taking the plunge. I've got a guy who's done several of these baking/installing mine. Definitely a little uneasy though. :)

[das boots]

Professional install a requirement? Somebody who knows what he's doing......

[imola red zhp]

Professional install a requirement? Somebody who knows what he's doing......

das, I did these myself, took about 3 1/2 hours I did take a lot of photos I will work on DIY or go to fastm.com they have a link to install with pics click on umnitza predator v2 angel eye install. That should help.. let me know

[johnrando]

Professional install a requirement? Somebody who knows what he's doing......

Just someone who knows what they are doing. Apparently the installation instructions are fairly straightforward, but I really don't want to bake my own headlights never having done it before. Want someone who's done a few.

[nike001]

Just someone who knows what they are doing. Apparently the installation instructions are fairly straightforward, but I really don't want to bake my own headlights never having done it before. Want someone who's done a few.

Coupes look better without them IMO. I'm even growing sick of them on my sedan.

[das boots]

das, I did these myself, took about 3 1/2 hours I did take a lot of photos I will work on DIY or go to fastm.com they have a link to install with pics click on umnitza predator v2 angel eye install. That should help.. let me know

What are Orion & Chromium AE's? Differences? Explain more...thanks.

[trancenation]

What are Orion & Chromium AE's? Differences? Explain more...thanks.

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1114786

I believe the chromiums require ballasts to power and are ccfl based, where as the orion v2's are led based. CCFL angel eyes sometimes have a hard time starting in cold weather. The chromiums have actual rings of light where as there is mild spacing for the orion v2 led angel eyes. I myself have the orion v2's and they are absolutely amazing. Just be careful not to break anything upon installation!

[imola red zhp]

^^ correct CCFL ( Cold Cathode Florescent Light) are dated now with LED's much more efficient and stable. V2's are the standard LED or Opaque color which seems a little brighter and closer to the OEM look of the new E90's.
The V3's are the LED's that are able to change colors.

[das boots]

Does the lens have to be replaced from ZKW to AL?

[imola red zhp]

Does the lens have to be replaced from ZKW to AL?

das,
Here's a link that may help
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=449574

[das boots]

Then I would like a confirmation that if the lens marks a ZKW, then the whole assembly is a ZKW, correct? Then that means, I would require a AL assembly to have the Orion V2 AEs installed, right?

[az3579]

Lawrence,
It doesn't matter what headlight assembly you have. You can have AE's regardless of the manufacturer of the assembly.

[iZHP]

Got my car coded the other day with some new options thanks to my friend BP! ^ :hi

Halogen brights on with Xenon Highs
Changed service interval to 6,300mi.
Fogs on with Highbeams
No clutch start

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

[imola red zhp]

Got my car coded the other day with some new options thanks to my friend BP! ^ :hi

Halogen brights on with Xenon Highs
Changed service interval to 6,300mi.
Fogs on with Highbeams
No clutch start

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

Nice 808 I would like to do same for my car any suggestions.... On how to do this please..

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[cakM3]

Got my car coded the other day with some new options thanks to my friend BP! ^ :hi

Halogen brights on with Xenon Highs
Changed service interval to 6,300mi.
Fogs on with Highbeams
No clutch start

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

yep!

BP was nice enough to hook both my bimmers up as well. He does have skillz :)

Looks good
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[GMATT]

Heat!!!!! (sorry, have not had heat for 6 weeks!) Complete cooling system refresh, including radiator and tensioner pulleys. Temperature gauge is now at 12o'clock. Unfortunately, also covered and set for winter storage:(

[jayjay_dee]

yep!

BP was nice enough to hook both my bimmers up as well. He does have skillz :)



hey BP, can you please hook my car up too?

:begging

[Hermes]

Picked up some E24 rear buckets for free, need re-upholstery an the center armrest but it's a start

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/938e4809.jpg

[danewilson77]

Picked up some E24 rear buckets for free, need re-upholstery an the center armrest but it's a start

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/938e4809.jpg

Those might come back with a Leatherique treatment.

[nike001]

Well, as some of you may know.. I have retrofitted AL lights in my sedan (which will be for sale after christmas) and I had a ballast quit. So until I get a ballast from a guy at work, I rigged up my old ZKW ballast and ignitor.

http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/oo37/bsktsk8ter9/1ce000ba.jpg

[das boots]

Lawrence,
It doesn't matter what headlight assembly you have. You can have AE's regardless of the manufacturer of the assembly.

Too much info overload provided by the ZKW & AL assemblies provided from the bimmerfest forums.....this is the answer that I needed. Thanks.

[Hermes]

Those might come back with a Leatherique treatment.

I don't think they're leather, besides there are some holes at the top of the seat

Edit: realized they are leather, oh well... thinking of taking them down to TJ do get redone. anybody know where to take them?

[webster]

so this might be a stupid question...but...if you have the clutch-less start enabled thru coding, what happens if you start your car in gear? immediate stall?

[danewilson77]

so this might be a stupid question...but...if you have the clutch-less start enabled thru coding, what happens if you start your car in gear? immediate stall?

You can't. Only works in neutral. Yes.. It stalls.

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[edlvrt]

Detailed my interior and checked tire pressure. I'm shocked at how loud my Pilot Sports are considering how much tread is left.


Got my car coded the other day with some new options thanks to my friend BP! ^ :hi

Halogen brights on with Xenon Highs



Can you notice a difference on back roads at night? I want to look into this...

[Dotpage]

so this might be a stupid question...but...if you have the clutch-less start enabled thru coding, what happens if you start your car in gear? immediate stall?

On a manual you'll probably just jerk forward, hopefully into nothing :D

[M0nk3y]

Detail the Z starts tomorrow.

[Hermes]

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/2002/bfb38f12.jpg

[CERF04ZHP]

Installed new windshield cowl. And while the wiper arms were off, sanded and sprayed them with Rustoleum... vacuumed/cleaned interior and windows... then I washed/clayed/polished/waxed the entire car (about 6 hours) Ahhhhh... all ready for winter. Now all I have to do is bolt on my snows! But not when it's 50 degrees. I will wait til I see some solid snow in the 10-day forecast.
Good. Night.

[nike001]

Detail the Z starts tomorrow.

You're going to clean the paint off of it!

(anyone ever hear this old saying?)

[Hermes]

does anybody know where I can get a slightly longer version of this:

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/2002/85daf553.jpg

goes from the master to the slave cylinder on the 2002

[Stu]

I was going to drive back home and pick up my dad from the airport, but I ended up not. It was pouring rain and the roads were as saturated as they possibly can be. My car felt unstable, and overall, I felt unsafe. The car drifted around way too easily, though it kept its track; DSC never engaged, so I was gripping the road, but something simply felt wrong compared to when it's dry. I felt that any sudden movement of my steering wheel would cause strong oversteer. I was only driving about 50 mph on the highway. So, I did the smart thing: turned around and went right back to my apartment. I called my mom and let her know that she needed to pick him up instead. I'm not going to risk wrecking my car that I worked so hard for, other peoples' cars that they worked hard for, and maybe put my dad in danger.

My rear tires are at the wear bars :( I feel unsafe in the rain. Could I do the North Carolinean thing and just get away with driving on bald tires and drive like a maniac? Sure could, but I care way too much about my safety to do that. The risk of hydroplaning is simply not worth it, and DSC isn't going to save me if I have no traction. It's definitely time for new tires. But I don't have $1,000 to spare :/

My local bimmer shop will do Continental DWS installed for $910. I absolutely will need an alignment afterwards, and I also have to do FCABs if I want an alignment that's even worth it. I'd rather get 4 new tires with 560 treadwear and a 50k treadwear warranty for $1000 than 2 new RFT tires for $700 with 140 treadwear and no warranty.

If I can do BillMeLater, I can easily get myself 4 new tires without a problem. Since it's 0% APR for 6 months, I can spread those payments out every month. No problem at all. I consider myself financially responsible enough to be able to do this. I'm going to consult with my dad to get his input on if I should do this or not. Ugh, I wish tires weren't so expensive! It's the 255/40/18 that kills me: those suckers are expensive.

[Meric]

Hydroplaning is no fun. Be careful.

[Jon D]

My local bimmer shop will do Continental DWS installed for $910. I absolutely will need an alignment afterwards, and I also have to do FCABs if I want an alignment that's even worth it. I'd rather get 4 new tires with 560 treadwear and a 50k treadwear warranty for $1000 than 2 new RFT tires for $700 with 140 treadwear and no warranty.

If I can do BillMeLater, I can easily get myself 4 new tires without a problem. Since it's 0% APR for 6 months, I can spread those payments out every month. No problem at all. I consider myself financially responsible enough to be able to do this. I'm going to consult with my dad to get his input on if I should do this or not. Ugh, I wish tires weren't so expensive! It's the 255/40/18 that kills me: those suckers are expensive.

Check out Tire Rack for pricing availability. Could save you significant dollars. I ordered some DSWs for the Aud, different size than the ZHP and they were delivered within 24 hours. Local Tires Plus installed. Saved 200 over local pricing.

[kayger12]

I was going to drive back home and pick up my dad from the airport, but I ended up not. It was pouring rain and the roads were as saturated as they possibly can be. My car felt unstable, and overall, I felt unsafe. The car drifted around way too easily, though it kept its track; DSC never engaged, so I was gripping the road, but something simply felt wrong compared to when it's dry. I felt that any sudden movement of my steering wheel would cause strong oversteer. I was only driving about 50 mph on the highway. So, I did the smart thing: turned around and went right back to my apartment. I called my mom and let her know that she needed to pick him up instead. I'm not going to risk wrecking my car that I worked so hard for, other peoples' cars that they worked hard for, and maybe put my dad in danger.

My rear tires are at the wear bars :( I feel unsafe in the rain. Could I do the North Carolinean thing and just get away with driving on bald tires and drive like a maniac? Sure could, but I care way too much about my safety to do that. The risk of hydroplaning is simply not worth it, and DSC isn't going to save me if I have no traction. It's definitely time for new tires. But I don't have $1,000 to spare :/

My local bimmer shop will do Continental DWS installed for $910. I absolutely will need an alignment afterwards, and I also have to do FCABs if I want an alignment that's even worth it. I'd rather get 4 new tires with 560 treadwear and a 50k treadwear warranty for $1000 than 2 new RFT tires for $700 with 140 treadwear and no warranty.

If I can do BillMeLater, I can easily get myself 4 new tires without a problem. Since it's 0% APR for 6 months, I can spread those payments out every month. No problem at all. I consider myself financially responsible enough to be able to do this. I'm going to consult with my dad to get his input on if I should do this or not. Ugh, I wish tires weren't so expensive! It's the 255/40/18 that kills me: those suckers are expensive.

Look at the Kumho Ecsta 4x. They should save you at least $100 vs the Contis and they are great tires.


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[danewilson77]

@ Cer... Very well done. But... No pics? You don't love us no more?

@ Hermes... That may be a special build at a hose shop.

@ Jon... I think my next tire is this...

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Continental&tireModel=ExtremeContact+DWS&partnum=34YR8ECDWS&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

Or this...

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Kumho&tireModel=Ecsta+4X&partnum=34WR8E4XXL&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

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[GMATT]

does anybody know where I can get a slightly longer version of this:

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/2002/85daf553.jpg

goes from the master to the slave cylinder on the 2002

I have to ask.....Where did you get the BMW key thingy??

Gary

[danewilson77]

I have to ask.....Where did you get the BMW key thingy??

Gary

You can get a dealer.

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[GMATT]

Thanks Dane..................Also just learned that the mirrors on my coupe fold (up)............A big Thanks for the frequently asked questions! :thumbsup

[CERF04ZHP]

@ Cer... Very well done. But... No pics? You don't love us no more?


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The love is strong; for your visual pleasure.

2802
2803
2804


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[danewilson77]

Thanks.....:wub

[cakM3]

The love is strong; for your visual pleasure.

Looks Goooooood Channing

:like


Today I purchased SNA77's used ZKW headlight assemblies. Using the "good" passenger assembly to replace my broken one....then all will be good....:)

[az3579]

Stu,
You could do the cheapo thing that I did and just get smaller size tires. My car still feels awesome with 235's all around, just FYI. Turned out to be a few hundred less for a set of 4 installed just by going to a narrower tire.


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[cakM3]

This afternoon I finally installed my lit ZHP shift knob into my ZHP...:) Another ZHP project completed towards reunion...:biggrin

Pics will be taken and then posted when it gets dark outside...

[CERF04ZHP]

This afternoon I finally installed my lit ZHP shift knob into my ZHP...:) Another ZHP project completed towards reunion...:biggrin

Pics will be taken and then posted when it gets dark outside...

I'll bet it looks good Charlie!

And thanks for the props on my clay/polish/wax job... I think I manged to get most of the swirl marks out, though I need to further work on the truck lid... the previous owner had an XM Radio antenna on there for a period of time and it wasn't kind to the paint. Maybe you can give me some pointers someday soon! We'll have to do a detail day in the spring.

[cakM3]

Sounds like a plan Channing :thumbsup

Just posted pics in my projects thread :)

[Hermes]

You can get a dealer.

that's where I got mine, it was $12 IIRC

[nike001]

Trying to diagnose my AE problem..
http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?5788-Angel-Eye-Problem&p=134773#post134773

[az3579]

This is what I did to my ZHP today:

2825


BMW Performance brake kit installed.

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[Meric]

How much did it cost ya bro?

[Hermes]

This is what I did to my ZHP today:

2825


BMW Performance brake kit installed.

looks great!



How much did it cost ya bro?

$1076.95
http://www.ecstuning.com/News/E36_E46_BMWPerformance_BBK/ES2215444/

[az3579]

Damn JP, I was just drafting a reply with the amount. Just beat me to it. Lol


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[cakM3]

This is what I did to my ZHP today:

2825


BMW Performance brake kit installed.

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Yep! That caliper looks awesome BP :drool Excellent pickup :thumbsup

[S85FTW]

Damn JP, I was just drafting a reply with the amount. Just beat me to it. Lol


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Looking good Botond, Charlie texted me last night with a pic of your brakes, big difference?

[Ryans323i]

This is what I did to my ZHP today:

2825


BMW Performance brake kit installed.

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Dang BP, they look great. Wait til you bed them and take them out for a spirited run or next time on the track. It'll be your favorite mod.

[az3579]

So today I bled my brakes. It's not quite what I was looking for in pedal feel, but it is better in every other department!


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[S85FTW]

Let me guess, softer braking and more vibration?

[ryankokesh]

So today I bled my brakes. It's not quite what I was looking for in pedal feel, but it is better in every other department!


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How so?


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[az3579]

Let me guess, softer braking and more vibration?

Pedal feel is the same as OEM. I was hoping it'd get a little bit better. No extra vibrations that I can tell, though I am getting this annoying creaking when going over bumps; I really hope it's not something I did. It just started doing it today, and don't know if it's brake related... :dunno


How so?


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The pedal travel is the same, despite the bleeding that took place this morning. I was hoping it'd be a lot more firm like my E30 was. Even stock E30 brakes are nice and firm, and when I installed the 4-piston kit for my E30 it was unbelievably firm (if you as much as tapped the brake ever so slightly, it was BITE!).

So far, it feels almost the same as stock; it's just as soft as it was before, which is very annoying. Yes, I have bled the brakes correctly.
I did notice that the brakes bite a lot faster, but it's not a firm kind of bite; you start pushing the pedal and you can notice an ever so slight bite on the brakes, but it doesn't really do much slowing until you put more foot into it, around the same point as the OEM brakes.

It does feel like it has got a bit more grunt, but this may be the placebo effect. I don't know; I haven't had a chance to properly bed in the brakes yet (too much traffic), so I'll find that out tonight when I do some hard braking exercises for the bed-in procedure.

[iZHP]

yep!

BP was nice enough to hook both my bimmers up as well. He does have skillz :)

Looks good
:like

thanks :)


Can you notice a difference on back roads at night? I want to look into this...
Huge Difference! It should be enabled by default it's such an improvement. The fogs staying on helps too.


... the previous owner had an XM Radio antenna on there for a period of time and it wasn't kind to the paint.
My PO did the same thing and it scratched the paint a bit so I moved it to the rear deck (It was also an eyesore). I had to end up replacing the antenna altogether because the weather destroyed it and it would lose signal easily.


This is what I did to my ZHP today:

2825

:like


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[cakM3]

I helped a fellow forum member (prowlerflyer) install AUX input to his ZHP this afternoon. I also upgraded my Navi firmware to 4-1/02 which provides speed camera alerts when used with the current map. Also got the 2011 DVD map so looking forward to driving in an area that uses speed cameras to see how well this works...:)

[kayger12]

I helped a fellow forum member (prowlerflyer) install AUX input to his ZHP this afternoon. I also upgraded my Navi firmware to 4-1/02 which provides speed camera alerts when used with the current map. Also got the 2011 DVD map so looking forward to driving in an area that uses speed cameras to see how well this works...:)

Nice! It works pretty well. Use the speed camera thing whenever I'm out of state. It was dead-on in Maryland.

[Stu]

Cleaned it, did some interior detailing.

I also got a letter from my indy dealership I bought my car from, personally signed by the three owners wishing me a Merry Christmas. What a bunch of cool people :)

[cakM3]

Nice! It works pretty well. Use the speed camera thing whenever I'm out of state. It was dead-on in Maryland.

That's where I get worried since I commute to Washington DC for work during the summer months....looking forward to seeing this :)

[webster]

aside from from my pulley/belt issue, i changed the PS fluid and cleaned the MAF sensor today. used Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF. the fluid i removed was brown/black and looked nasty. new red fluid went in. the steering does feel better imo. then cleaned the MAF. no sweat. i wasn't expecting much, but i must say, my butt dyno says the car is noticeably faster. and to the ears it snarls more. me likey! so even though i didn't get the pulleys done, it was still a fairly productive day.

i used this link, it was perfect.

http://www.linquist.net/motorsports/bmw/maf


time for a beer.

[johnrando]

Angel Eyes! Orion V2's stock 4300K. Finally took the plunge. Very happy about them. Cell phone pics are not very good, but will post some regular pics later.

Testing before final install.
http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/johnrando/IMG-20111218-00098.jpg

Installed - looks washed out but that's just the cell phone camera.

http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/johnrando/Anaheim-SantaAna-GardenGrove-20111218-00099.jpg

[kayger12]

Look great, John. Good purchase.

How'd the baking go?

[az3579]

Just finished bedding in my brakes. My goodness how quick it is to stop from 60...


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[ryankokesh]

Got my new (to me) snow tires on! Now just waitin on some snow to play in...

http://ryankokesh.com/images/wheels/postwintermode.jpg

[cakM3]

Just finished bedding in my brakes. My goodness how quick it is to stop from 60...


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So the new brakes meet your expectations???

[az3579]

So the new brakes meet your expectations???

My report still stands; still not as firm as I want it. Otherwise, yes; stops very quickly!
I also have a report from someone with the same kit that brake fade is virtually nonexistant. Just what I wanted to hear.

Really hope to get a chance to wash the damn thing tomorrow; hasn't been done in weeks. :(

[ryankokesh]

I kinda thought the same thing when did mine in Oct. Granted, they weren't any bigger than stock or anything - not special like yours :biggrin

Anyway, moral of the story is they did seem to firm up a bit in a week or so. Maybe yours will too? Has anyone else experienced this?

Also, did you run ss lines? Maybe you need those with yer big-azz brakes :biggrin

[S85FTW]

When I went to slotted rotors all around and upgraded pads I was thoroughly disappointed with the feel and length of time to bite immediately after the install and bleeding.... however a few days later the brakes really started to bite and noticed a big difference slowing down from higher speeds. I was fortunate enough to run into a portion of the merit parkway where you are going around a 45degree bend at 75 mph to come out of the turn to a complete standstill of traffic. That is where I REALLY noticed the difference vs oem brakes, however I am still disappointed in the pedal feel. Maybe it is because like Botond my previous BMW (E36) packed a lot more bite with slotted rotors.

[static667]

Changed my oil and figured out that why I have been losing oil. I get to replace the oil filter housing gasket. I may as well get a new tensioner while I'm at it.

[az3579]

Ryan, Kris -
This morning I though it was ever slightly more effective, but it was also 17 degrees outside, so who knows.

Kyle -
I think I have to do that as well. I have to put a quart in about every 3k miles. :(



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[static667]

Kyle -
I think I have to do that as well. I have to put a quart in about every 3k miles. :(



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I'm at about two quarts every 3k.

[llll1l1ll]

On Saturday, I washed my car for the first time in over a month. Living in an apartment complex with no access to car washing will do this to you (or your car, rather).

Needless to say, it looks infinitely better.

[cakM3]

On Saturday, I washed my car for the first time in over a month. Living in an apartment complex with no access to car washing will do this to you (or your car, rather).

Needless to say, it looks infinitely better.

Interesting to see this....I too live at an apartment complex with no car washing capabilities on site but still manage to get my ZHP washed.... I live in the Providence area and am within driving distance of car wash stalls where I can use a wand to rinse off dirt or go to an actual heated car washing stall where I can hand wash my car. Sometimes it can be a real PITA but in the end its worth it for me...

Car always looks great when its cleaned and polished...:)

Too bad its not a permanent thing...

[CERF04ZHP]

This is what I did to my ZHP today:

2825


BMW Performance brake kit installed.

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Absolutely :drool BP

Now, are you using SS lines to get maximum brake pedal feel?

[az3579]

Yep, stainless in place.


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[llll1l1ll]

Interesting to see this....I too live at an apartment complex with no car washing capabilities on site but still manage to get my ZHP washed.... I live in the Providence area and am within driving distance of car wash stalls where I can use a wand to rinse off dirt or go to an actual heated car washing stall where I can hand wash my car. Sometimes it can be a real PITA but in the end its worth it for me...

Car always looks great when its cleaned and polished...:)

Too bad its not a permanent thing...

Well, I left out the part where I was lazy/busy all the time and didn't have a chance to go blow 10 bucks on a car wash, haha. I have a good coat of wax on the car, so nothing was really eating away at it. It was just a bunch of nasty rain residue on the top and road grime on the side skirts/near the tires.

I can't believe it cost me 10 bucks to wash my car. It was a thorough wash: what I did was brought my own mitt and then selected the foam brush. However, instead of using the actual brush on my car (a big no-no) I just let the foam drip onto my car. I used my own mitt to scrub it. Then rinsed it off. That ate up a lot of time, so that's probably why it cost 10 bucks. Next time, I'll just use the two tokens at a time routine. Gives me two minutes to spray the car with soap. Then I can scrub it with my mitt. Then another two minutes to wash it off.

But I just found out my girlfriend's apartment complex allows bucket washing, so that will definitely come in handy.

Edit: You have heated car wash stalls that allow bucket washing?? Holy crap. Any stall that I've seen is not heated nor do they allow bucket washing. I had to be quick with the mitt so nobody would see me (as if they would do anything, anyway).

[johnrando]

Look great, John. Good purchase.

How'd the baking go?

Thanks Keith. As I've said before, I was too chicken to do that. Still was. :) The guy in the pic is the one who baked/installed them and it went well. I will say that the pics really don't do them justice.

[cakM3]

...Edit: You have heated car wash stalls that allow bucket washing?? Holy crap. Any stall that I've seen is not heated nor do they allow bucket washing. I had to be quick with the mitt so nobody would see me (as if they would do anything, anyway).

Yes at the Naval Station where I am at we have heated car wash stalls and the best part is that the guy who manages this place allows me to wash my car (bucket wash) then pull into another heated stall to wipe down, vaccum, and detail it afterwards. The overall charge for me after a few hours of work always end up at $3.00. Not bad if you ask me....I feel very fortunate to have this connection since it's impossible for me to wash my car at my apartment. Besides, with it being so cold lately (19 degrees), there's no way I would consider washing my car outside...

[llll1l1ll]

Yeah that is actually a really sweet setup! Hell, I would use it even if I could wash my car at home.

[az3579]

I feel very fortunate to have this connection since it's impossible for me to wash my car at my apartment.

Well if you didn't have this connection, I would say the following:

Three letters: ONR.

[llll1l1ll]

One Nutrageous Remaining?

[az3579]

Optimum No Rinse. :p

[Stu]

In my never-ending wiper blade conundrum, I went to the dealership to try and return my month-old wiper blades that are skipping like crazy. Unlike my other dealership, these guys refused to refund me or exchange them for the old-style.

Result? They gave me the old-style blades for 1/2 price. "Well here's the deal, we don't do warranties on wiper blades (contrary to what the other BMW dealership told me), but I mean I can get them to you for half off. That way I only lose a little money and you only lose a little money." Hooray. How kind of them. And then afterwards, I had to try and show them how I needed the little support clip in the wiper arm for the old blades. "Oh uh you didn't need to take that off." I pointed to the directions on the box which say to take it off. "Oh um...that's odd, I mean you don't supposed to take that clip off." So I had to pay $32 for some new blades, and I need to wait for them to ship in these two little clips for my wiper arms after I google'd for them the right part number because they couldn't seem to figure it out. I wouldn't mind if the dealership wasn't far as crap away and in the most traffic-prone area ever.

Now I've got 4 pairs of Evo Flats just sitting in my apartment. I'm trying to get rid of them, they're all almost brand-new. They seem to work fine on everyone else's car but mine. I'm selling them for $20 a pair, only a few months old each if anyone's interested :p Prepped with isopropyl alcohol, too. No residue on these blades.

[WOLFN8TR]

Thanks Keith. As I've said before, I was too chicken to do that. Still was. :) The guy in the pic is the one who baked/installed them and it went well. I will say that the pics really don't do them justice.

John those look Nice! I'm also too chicken to bake my headlights. Is your guy willing to do another set...:fingerscrossed

[johnrando]

John those look Nice! I'm also too chicken to bake my headlights. Is your guy willing to do another set...:fingerscrossed

Thanks. He definitely does, and he does good work. Very meticulous. He just graduated college so he said he's got extra time to do work, so feel free to PM me and I'll send you his cell info. You can also PM on e46f.c if you're on there, his ID is sillieidiot, or something close to that. William, you're next too, right? :biggrin

[danewilson77]

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

[Meric]

Whats that??

[nike001]

Whats that??

pulleys

[danewilson77]

The black nut on the end of the WP shaft from www.understeer.com

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[static667]

Dane got a nut. :rofl

[llll1l1ll]

Yesterday, I turned of my SES light.

[Whitexi]

I'm looking into a new mod but it's not looking to be as easy to get as I has first anticipated!

[S85FTW]

Just got word that Charlie's and my CF Arqray front lip spoilers may arrive to my door as soon as Dec 23rd!!!

[kayger12]

I spy...

http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff401/Kayger12/2011-12-20_18-26-32_500.jpg

[danewilson77]

Win. Your nut looks like my nut:shifty

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[kayger12]

Win. Your nut looks like my nut:shifty

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:spit:rofl

[midlandtech]

Did An unexpected FP replacement thanks to the help from forum members


~Steve
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[GMATT]

Your both "nuts"!!!!!!!!!!!!:megaphone

[Ryans323i]

I just put a new bumper on. Fuck yeah! No pics, out driving.

[cakM3]

Pics Ryan when you get a chance...:p

Glad you got it on.....waiting in anticipation :biggrin

Oh, and BTW..... my carbon fiber Arquay lip spoiler is supposed to arrive on Friday....might have to take some time off from work so I can get it...:biggrin

[danewilson77]

Did An unexpected FP replacement thanks to the help from forum members


~Steve
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It worked?


I just put a new bumper on. Fuck yeah! No pics, out driving.

Pics or Ban!

[static667]

Pics or Ban!

+1

[static667]

Ordered some stuff from Autohaus today using the affiliate link.

15 11121437395 Valve Cover Grommet/Gasket; Valve Cover Nut Seal
1 11129070990 Valve Cover Gasket Set
1 11281427252U Accessory Belt Tensioner Assembly; Water Pump/Alternator; Mechanical Type
1 11421719855 Oil Filter Gasket; Oil Filter Housing to Block
1 13541435627 Air Intake Boot/Hoses; Air Boot from Throttle Housing to AMS Boot
4 HU9254X Oil Filter

Getting geared up for some fun stuff. Got everything I want to replace when I do the oil filter housing gasket and I'm starting to get mu stuff in order for the VANOS job.

[danewilson77]

Nice...

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[midlandtech]

It worked?


Hell ya thanks to all the help and pics and videos


~Steve
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[Whitexi]

I changed my oil so it's all castrol 0w-30. Let's see if that helps most of my oil loss.

[static667]

I changed my oil so it's all castrol 0w-30. Let's see if that helps most of my oil loss.

I'm losing about a quart every thousand miles. It looks like my problem is the oil filter housing gasket. Have you noticed any kind of leakage on the filter side of the block? Mine doesn't actually drip any, just kinda runs down the block.

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[danewilson77]

Hell ya thanks to all the help and pics and videos


~Steve
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What did you throw in there? VDO?

[mr hish]

inserted a strut bar . here is the pic :http://s1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff410/Hisham_Jaroudi/?action=view&current=IMG-20111127-00012.jpg

[Hochspannung]

^^ looks niceee, who makes it

[danewilson77]

inserted a strut bar . here is the pic :http://s1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff410/Hisham_Jaroudi/?action=view&current=IMG-20111127-00012.jpg

Ooooh....me likey. An AFE would pair nicely with that.

[Whitexi]

I'm losing about a quart every thousand miles. It looks like my problem is the oil filter housing gasket. Have you noticed any kind of leakage on the filter side of the block? Mine doesn't actually drip any, just kinda runs down the block.

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I changed the oil filter housing gasket awhile ago. My oil pan gasket is leaking a small amount but I'm loosing a quart every 2000 miles. Only about less than a quarter of a quart and even less than that from the oil pan gasket and thats for one oil change every 10k. So it has to be consuming the rest. Hopefully it's going to stop or slow down a lot.

[mr hish]

thanks guys i really dont know the company who makes them i found it at a local car shop w never left until i took it with me :p i got it for 50$ which is kinda cheap :) .

[midlandtech]

What did you throw in there? VDO?

Luckily my buddy is the shop Forman up here in KC so he grabbed the OEM replacement which I got at cost still sucks that it happened but atleast I wasn't 200 miles from home or in some hole in the wall town and thank god for the mafia I posted about it right after it happened and had a potential diagnosis with in an hour and literature/videos on how to replace it with in 2-3 hours this site is like none other


~Steve
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[danewilson77]

OK......$300?

[midlandtech]

OK......$300?

Me? I got the pump for 200


~Steve
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[danewilson77]

Me? I got the pump for 200


~Steve
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Great price Steve.

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[HokieZHP]

I installed my roof rack with newly added stickers thanks to my brother buying about 100 from various forums and online stores. Will post a pic when I get home from my new iPhone 4S!

[static667]

Just got a bonus through work from one of our vendors that will be putting some new rubber on my car. I'm about to pull the trigger on Continental Extreme Contact DWS 225/50 R16s. Will be using the affiliate like when I make that order.

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[az3579]

Just got a bonus through work from one of our vendors that will be putting some new rubber on my car. I'm about to pull the trigger on Continental Extreme Contact DWS 225/50 R16s. Will be using the affiliate like when I make that order.

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:like


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[HokieZHP]

I installed my roof rack with newly added stickers thanks to my brother buying about 100 from various forums and online stores. Will post a pic when I get home from my new iPhone 4S!

Some pics walking out of the office today.

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http://img.tapatalk.com/45863cd9-560d-dacf.jpg


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[S85FTW]

I just bought and installed two new windshield wipers, I went with the Duralast Flex Wiper Blades 22"/20", work pretty well right out of the box

[das boots]

I just bought and installed two new windshield wipers, I went with the Duralast Flex Wiper Blades 22"/20", work pretty well right out of the box

Autozone?

[nike001]

Lined up cars with Terra earlier to compare our bulbs. We had an interesting outcome. We both have the same projectors, with the same (ZKW) lenses.

Mine: Morimoto 5k
Terra: Osram 66240 CBI

Mine is on the left, terra on the right. I made the exposure very low to capture least amount of light I could because in person, you can tell his were brighter.. but on the camera, they looked almost the same.
http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/oo37/bsktsk8ter9/morimotovs66240cbi.jpg

[Stu]

Just got a bonus through work from one of our vendors that will be putting some new rubber on my car. I'm about to pull the trigger on Continental Extreme Contact DWS 225/50 R16s. Will be using the affiliate like when I make that order.

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Do like.

My friend's dad works for Bridgestone, and he's gonna check to see if the family discounts have an expiration date. If so, he's gonna give me the family discount on Bridgestone tires (which is something insane like 25-50%), and I'm gonna buy some Ponteza RE760s. If not, he's saving it for himself.

[S85FTW]

Autozone?

Yes sir. Went to see if I could get some LEDs there as well but was SOL.

[trancenation]

installed an oem m3 strut bar! http://i42.tinypic.com/20f5et3.jpg