What did you do for your ZHP/BMW today?

[derbo]

@Dane I think it's called Yokohoma S Drive.

@Derbo Heated?? :P nicee

Never had heated seats ;) plus its 75 degrees here in California :)


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[Meric]

75 degrees?? :P wish I lived in Cali.

[zj96sc]

75 in GA today too. Weird ass winter.

[Meric]

0 Degrees here :|

[Ryans323i]

It's 68 here. Gave Lucy a bath. Will start clay baring her tonight.

And, btw, I love this winter!

[ryankokesh]

Snowing here... potentially like 6 inches by tomorrow. I need to move.

[UdubBadger]

Snowing here... potentially like 6 inches by tomorrow. I need to move.

Highland park 2pm. Flakes were the size of half dollar coins


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[danewilson77]

75 in GA today too. Weird ass winter.

+1

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[das boots]

75 degrees?? :P wish I lived in Cali.

There's a big price to pay living here.....

[az3579]

http://img.tapatalk.com/61b58245-8681-3ac3.jpg

Tehee


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Wha, just one??? OCD alert is going berzerk! :biggrin
But I approve of this purchase. :thumbsup


@Dane I think it's called Yokohoma S Drive.

@Derbo Heated?? :P nicee

Those are gonna SUCK in the snow and winter, since they're summer tires...
You're a brave soul.


There's a big price to pay living here.....
Literally...

[danewilson77]

I can't believe S Drives cost $1k in Canada.

Weird, that you can't get S Drives from Tirerack anymore with standard ZHP fitment.

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[UdubBadger]

I have owned a few sets of Yoko S.Drives - the Conti DW's are quieter, more comfortable and grip harder. Oh and they were $40 less too. My guess is Yoko is going to come out with something new soon.

[Meric]

Can I have the sizes for the style 135 rims? Front and rear.

[danewilson77]

Can I have the sizes for the style 135 rims? Front and rear.

18x8 front

18x8.5 rear

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[Hornung418]

I think he want's tire sizes...
225/40/R18 F
255/35/R18 R

[nike001]

Oh how nice it would be to be able to run 255 squared.. :)

[derbo]

Wha, just one??? OCD alert is going berzerk! :biggrin
But I approve of this purchase. :thumbsup



Those are gonna SUCK in the snow and winter, since they're summer tires...
You're a brave soul.


Literally...

For the cost I paid for this seat I would love to pick another a the same cost! It's a used seat 2009 from my coworkers zcp m3 e46.


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[danewilson77]

I think he want's tire sizes...
225/40/R18 F
255/35/R18 R

Damn. I swear....did he not ask for the sizes of the style 135 rims? Sorry...just frustrated.

[midlandtech]

Damn. I swear....did he not ask for the sizes of the style 135 rims? Sorry...just frustrated.

Deep breath... He did ask for rim sizes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fscuv4PIjws&feature=youtube_gdata_player


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[Meric]

No no I wanted the know the rims size. One of my friend wants to get the same rims. Thanks for the help Hornung and DW77.

Oh btw found a guy who will install the AE for me.

[danewilson77]

LMAO.....whatever. Now you have both. Tires and rims.

[Ryans323i]

Clay baring the babe. My clay bar is turning from white to black. (Black over-spray). I'll update my over-spray thread with some pics later/tomorrow.
Hope I can get an after wash in before the weather turns cold. The wind is picking up and it's starting to sprinkle.

[midlandtech]

Clay baring the babe. My clay bar is turning from white to black. (Black over-spray). I'll update my over-spray thread with some pics later/tomorrow.
Hope I can get an after wash in before the weather turns cold. The wind is picking up and it's starting to sprinkle.

You can come clay mine when your done =)


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[cakM3]

weather does not affect me...:p I have use of an auto hobby shop at the base by where I work...completely enclosed and temperature controlled :biggrin

@ Ryan, hope you are able to get everything off of Lucy!

[Hornung418]

LMAO.....whatever. Now you have both. Tires and rims.
Thought this was tire related...cause he is getting new tires. Now everyone knows :)

[Ryans323i]

Done with the clay bar and the final wash. Everything came off, yay. She's a smooth as butter.

[UdubBadger]

tried to pop in my new homelink roof switch. found what I thought was the plug, took out the panel, cut the hole, poped in the unit, went out to my car to plug it in, wasn't the right plug. found the right plug - not there, it had been clipped out. AWESOME. so its not like I can just return the part cuz I already cut my roof panel.

any suggestions?
i just need the small white male ended switch on the cars end to plug it in.

bavarian auto recycling said $45 for any harness... this is like $.56 of plastic

[cakM3]

Done with the clay bar and the final wash. Everything came off, yay. She's a smooth as butter.

nice to hear :thumbsup

[jayjay_dee]

tried to pop in my new homelink roof switch. found what I thought was the plug, took out the panel, cut the hole, poped in the unit, went out to my car to plug it in, wasn't the right plug. found the right plug - not there, it had been clipped out. AWESOME. so its not like I can just return the part cuz I already cut my roof panel.

any suggestions?
i just need the small white male ended switch on the cars end to plug it in.

bavarian auto recycling said $45 for any harness... this is like $.56 of plastic

ouch!

[MrMaico]

tried to pop in my new homelink roof switch. found what I thought was the plug, took out the panel, cut the hole, poped in the unit, went out to my car to plug it in, wasn't the right plug. found the right plug - not there, it had been clipped out. AWESOME. so its not like I can just return the part cuz I already cut my roof panel.

any suggestions?
i just need the small white male ended switch on the cars end to plug it in.

bavarian auto recycling said $45 for any harness... this is like $.56 of plastic

Not sure about BMW but on US made cars you can get a repair pigtail (connector with a few inches of wire that you splice into the harness) for just about any connector. I don't know if these would show up on Realoem or not. You might have to talk to a dealer with a parts man that knows his stuff. Maybe one of the guys at Tischer would know what you need. If worse comes to worse that panel for the headliner is only something like $15 IIRC.

[elric]

Done with the clay bar and the final wash. Everything came off, yay. She's a smooth as butter.

:fistpump

Great to hear.

[UdubBadger]

Not sure about BMW but on US made cars you can get a repair pigtail (connector with a few inches of wire that you splice into the harness) for just about any connector. I don't know if these would show up on Realoem or not. You might have to talk to a dealer with a parts man that knows his stuff. Maybe one of the guys at Tischer would know what you need. If worse comes to worse that panel for the headliner is only something like $15 IIRC.

yeah already sent an email out to Evan

[ryankokesh]

Would it be easy to just tap into the wires that're cut off?

[UdubBadger]

What do you guys think? Any other way?




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[ryankokesh]

^ To clarify, the picture on the right is of the wire bundle that has had its connector chopped off.

[midlandtech]

Would it be easy to just tap into the wires that're cut off?

This is what I would do... Sucks it got cut


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[UdubBadger]

how? what am I tapping? there is nothing to go into the female end to even tap to. I'm electricly challenged but this seems logical to me - no male end plug means no power into the unit. right? :dunno

[UdubBadger]

^ To clarify, the picture on the right is of the wire bundle that has had its connector chopped off.

yeah sorry.

wire on right is supposed to have the white connecter male end that goes into the homelink unit

[kayger12]

Gawd, that sucks.

If you can get the connector from Tischer, you'll be able to either crimp the wires in or splice it up (if the connector comes with wire leads).

Pull the tape back a little and see if all three wires are there (looks like a brown, green, and red).

[midlandtech]

how? what am I tapping? there is nothing to go into the female end to even tap to. I'm electricly challenged but this seems logical to me - no male end plug means no power into the unit. right? :dunno

Just got on the pc and saw the pic better tapping it won't work looks like the only option is to get a plug and 40 bux is waaaay too pricey any salvage yards close by that will let you dig in a wrecked car?


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[UdubBadger]

ya if i can find an e46

[jayjay_dee]

Seth, have you tried stripping the wires and then tapping them directly to the UGDO unit? It should work i think... I mean, whats the chance of messing it up more?

[zj96sc]

All you need is the p/n of the plug itself and then the p/n of the bushing contacts it uses. 100% repairable, just need to investigate a little.

I'm digging through real oem, haven't found it yet. From delmarco's thread:

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r158/olaf2046/myBMW/E46HomelinkDIY3.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r158/olaf2046/myBMW/E46HomelinkDIY4.jpg

here's your pinout:

http://wds.spaghetticoder.org/en/svg/sp/SP0000017563.svg?m=e46

well, i'll have to eat crow. I can't find the P/N for the life of me. Your best bet is to snip one out of a wrecker yard.

61138377072 might do the trick. generic 3 pole housing. uses bushing contacts 61130005197...but no guarantees.

[ryankokesh]

This is what 61138377072 looks like:

http://realoem.com/bmw/showphoto.do?id=61138377072

Different color, but I bet it might work. May have to do a little sanding at worst? :dunno

[Hermes]

Gave her a bath, now she gets to stretch her legs for a few hours

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/21f30610.jpg

[S85FTW]

Ordered my cf csl trunk last night!

[danewilson77]

Seth, I was thinking maybe you should start a UGDO thread, and we can throw these posts in it for you. That way it doesn't buried here. We may learn some stuff, that may be good in the future.

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[nike001]

This is what 61138377072 looks like:

http://realoem.com/bmw/showphoto.do?id=61138377072

Different color, but I bet it might work. May have to do a little sanding at worst? :dunno


That link doesn't work. It says 'You must select a car first'

[UdubBadger]

thanks guys I'm up snowboarding this weekend but I will look into it on monday when I get back.

[midlandtech]

Got the new brakes installed today and gave the wheels a good deep clean but ran out of light so couldn't change the oil... Guess there is always tomorrow


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[Ryans323i]

Gave her a bath, now she gets to stretch her legs for a few hours

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/21f30610.jpg

Look'n good!


Ordered my cf csl trunk last night!

I thought the car was going to be out of the picture because of the wedding? Anyway, congrats! I <3 CF CSL!


Got the new brakes installed today and gave the wheels a good deep clean but ran out of light so couldn't change the oil... Guess there is always tomorrow


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Getting ready for the trip I see!

[az3579]

I thought the car was going to be out of the picture because of the wedding? Anyway, congrats! I <3 CF CSL!


C'mon Ryan, you should know; cars are never out of the picture. :biggrin

[Nomar06]

Ordered a set of these....

http://www.akgmotorsport.com/catalog/images/FCN466Alg.jpg

AKG Motorsports Front Control Arm Bushing Set (66mm) - Polyurethane 80A

[Hornung418]

Ordered a set of these....

http://www.akgmotorsport.com/catalog/images/FCN466Alg.jpg

AKG Motorsports Front Control Arm Bushing Set (66mm) - Polyurethane 80A

Nice Purchase! I can't wait to order all of my poly bushings.

[midlandtech]

I have a set of FCA bushing I need to install... I was not happy with what I saw when I had the fronts off yesterday


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[Hochspannung]

OMG OMG. I just had the biggest retard moment I've ever had in my life. I go to change my oil, loosen the drain plug, only i &$&^%()# tightened it more and I think it broke in half! I just read its designed to be softer so it just wrecks the bolt and not the oil pan. Or did i really really F it up and strip the oil pan?

Honestly I'm not as stupid as I just appeared to be. I'm actually embarrassed to be typing this right now

[Hochspannung]

k, if there is a piece of the bolt in the oil pan that is bad news right?

[kayger12]

Unfortunately, yes. I would drop the pan if I thought there was a piece of the bolt or a bunch of metal in there.

[Hochspannung]

okok, its hasnt dropped into the pan. i found out the bolt becomes hollow and the hole i am seeing is the broken bolt stuck in the threads.
so i just need to get the threads out of the hole and probably just get a new plug tomorrow.

ugh such a simple job turned into a disaster. i am a complete idiot. should have just stayed in bed today

[Hornung418]

Shit happens, Alex. Just compose yourself. You haven't mucked anything up yet. Big breaths and think it through.

[Hochspannung]

phew!, holy holy holy. I remembered I actually have those stripped screw removers. So broken hand and all, I managed to get the rest of the plug out. Just get a new plug tomorrow at the dealer and that's it.

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/409125_10150545736016910_530341909_9476744_1839117 15_n.jpg

I almost had a meltdown there for a few minutes.

[danewilson77]

Lol.

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[aurelius]

40 bux is waaaay too pricey any salvage yards close by that will let you dig in a wrecked car?

I was poking around inside a wrecked E46 sedan at a salvage yard just yesterday.

Fwiw to anyone, it had what seemed to be a decent left/driver side xenon assembly. Also a decent non-sport gray leather interior.

PM me and if I go back out there I'll see if it has the UGDO or at least the connector in question.

http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l584/aurelius3/Random%20BMW%20Pics/61cc90e2.jpg

[danewilson77]

Both were non ZHP's, correct?

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[kayger12]

I did nothing for my ZHP today, but I did remove the intake manifold and replace #1,2, and 3 cylinder coil packs in my wife's Mazda Tribute.

Thanks again, Ford engineers for hiding the back three coils/plugs under the intake manifold. :swiss

[danewilson77]

I did nothing for my ZHP today, but I did remove the intake manifold and replace #1,2, and 3 cylinder coil packs in my wife's Mazda Tribute.

Thanks again, Ford engineers for hiding the back three coils/plugs under the intake manifold. :swiss

LMAO...I bet that was fun. Trade it in on an e46 perhaps? :shifty :devilish :scratchinghead :keith

[kayger12]

^ Funny you should mention-- I tried that already. My south jersey girl likes her 4wd suv. Maybe an X5 some day...

And yeah, it was entertaining. Any time engine maintenance involves a bungee cord, you know you're having fun.

[danewilson77]

^ Funny you should mention-- I tried that already. My south jersey girl likes her 4wd suv. Maybe an X5 some day...

And yeah, it was entertaining. Any time engine maintenance involves a bungee cord or tampons, you know you're having fun.

Fixed :happydane

[kayger12]

LOL. More legends from the inaugural meet!

[das boots]

I was poking around inside a wrecked E46 sedan at a salvage yard just yesterday.

Fwiw to anyone, it had what seemed to be a decent right side xenon assembly. Also a decent non-sport gray leather interior.

PM me and if I go back out there I'll see if it has the UGDO or at least the connector in question.

http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l584/aurelius3/Random%20BMW%20Pics/61cc90e2.jpg

If the passenger side zenons are still in great shape, take it. There's a local guy here who is selling his driver side zenons in CL. Do not know if it is pre or after facelift though....

[az3579]

I was poking around inside a wrecked E46 sedan at a salvage yard just yesterday.

Fwiw to anyone, it had what seemed to be a decent right side xenon assembly. Also a decent non-sport gray leather interior.

PM me and if I go back out there I'll see if it has the UGDO or at least the connector in question.

http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l584/aurelius3/Random%20BMW%20Pics/61cc90e2.jpg

I wonder... what kind of interior trim were in those two cars, do you remember? I'm looking for some trim for a custom trim mod. Preferably something that's matte, no wood. Piano black is also acceptable...

[das boots]

My bad....I double checked...it is also the passenger side zenons that is for sale...and it is from a facelift E46 330i.

[Nomar06]

phew!, holy holy holy. I remembered I actually have those stripped screw removers. So broken hand and all, I managed to get the rest of the plug out. Just get a new plug tomorrow at the dealer and that's it.

I almost had a meltdown there for a few minutes.

We all have our "oh sh*t!" moments. My last one ended up with me getting 7 stitches on one of my fingers. Glad you got it taken car off....



Washed the car a little while ago...might go for some parking garage pics later.

[ryankokesh]

Lol, my last oh shit moment only got me 6 stitches... :)

Very glad you were able to get the bolt out! It's a very good feeling to finally un-screw something up!

Edit: no pun intended, surprisingly.


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[Hochspannung]

Yeah, I'm really glad I could get the rest of the bolt out.

[midlandtech]

I did nothing for my ZHP today, but I did remove the intake manifold and replace #1,2, and 3 cylinder coil packs in my wife's Mazda Tribute.

Thanks again, Ford engineers for hiding the back three coils/plugs under the intake manifold. :swiss

I feel your pain my wife will not separate from her ford escape and I have had to do that job before =( just wait till it needs a starter... You have to remove the batt, several coolant hoses, and almost the entire intake... I tackled that job last weekend


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[spencers]

I feel your pain my wife will not separate from her ford escape and I have had to do that job before =( just wait till it needs a starter... You have to remove the batt, several coolant hoses, and almost the entire intake... I tackled that job last weekend

Just wait until it needs an alternator!!

[nike001]

Today was an eventful day for me and my ZHP.

Went to my dads today and took the long (fun) way and my ZHP scared me for the first time. Nothing bad.. just something where I didn't see myself not going in the ditch. DSC kept me in good line. Then coming BACK from my dads, Bambi (2x) and Mom were in the middle of the street as I came around the beginning leg of an S turn. Slammed on my brakes and the two little fawns were in the other lane and mom was about to walk on the street. I guess I scared mom with my flashers and ABS kicking in because I saw her whip around and run. At this point I was still on the brakes while looking for the two fawns, mom, and flashing my highs as fast as I could for the oncoming car so they didn't hit the fawns. My Nikon camera and thing of wax went flying off my front seat on to the floor as well. Good way to keep me on the edge of the seat while still shaking a bit for the remainder of my ~5 minute ride.

PHEW. Thank god for my car and ABS.

[kayger12]

I feel your pain my wife will not separate from her ford escape and I have had to do that job before =( just wait till it needs a starter... You have to remove the batt, several coolant hoses, and almost the entire intake... I tackled that job last weekend


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Just wait until it needs an alternator!!

Grrreeeaaaaat. How many miles for those failures. Just curious. At 83K now.

[cakM3]

Grrreeeaaaaat. How many miles for those failures. Just curious. At 83K now.

Keith, that depends...I had my 323i with 145k and had no issues regarding the alternator and my ///M currently has 142k and everything is fine. Hard to tell with these things....you can have lower mileage and have your alternator fail or have it last well into the 150's still be going strong...

[Meric]

Today was an eventful day for me and my ZHP.

Went to my dads today and took the long (fun) way and my ZHP scared me for the first time. Nothing bad.. just something where I didn't see myself not going in the ditch. DSC kept me in good line. Then coming BACK from my dads, Bambi (2x) and Mom were in the middle of the street as I came around the beginning leg of an S turn. Slammed on my brakes and the two little fawns were in the other lane and mom was about to walk on the street. I guess I scared mom with my flashers and ABS kicking in because I saw her whip around and run. At this point I was still on the brakes while looking for the two fawns, mom, and flashing my highs as fast as I could for the oncoming car so they didn't hit the fawns. My Nikon camera and thing of wax went flying off my front seat on to the floor as well. Good way to keep me on the edge of the seat while still shaking a bit for the remainder of my ~5 minute ride.

PHEW. Thank god for my car and ABS.

Good thing nothing bad happened. :)

[spencers]

Grrreeeaaaaat. How many miles for those failures. Just curious. At 83K now.

Dunno the life expectancy, but if the battery ever dies, it will take the alternator with it!

[kayger12]

Dunno the life expectancy, but if the battery ever dies, it will take the alternator with it!

Roger that. Put a duralast in two years ago. I'll be conscious of replacing before failure.

Droid X. Tapatalk. Use it.

[danewilson77]

Roger that. Put a duralast in two years ago. I'll be conscious of replacing before failure.

Droid X. Tapatalk. Use it.

You were asking, regarding the Mazda correct.

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[spencers]

You were asking, regarding the Mazda correct.

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KG's BMW doesn't have 83k miles yet

[ryankokesh]

Finally got my ncs expert/inpa working again. DRL's are finally off :)

More importantly, anyone near chicago that wants stuff programmed feel free to hit me up.

[UdubBadger]

yeah can you program my airbag light to go on?

[UdubBadger]

I was poking around inside a wrecked E46 sedan at a salvage yard just yesterday.

Fwiw to anyone, it had what seemed to be a decent right side xenon assembly. Also a decent non-sport gray leather interior.

PM me and if I go back out there I'll see if it has the UGDO or at least the connector in question.

http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l584/aurelius3/Random%20BMW%20Pics/61cc90e2.jpg

ya let me know, saves me a trip. thanks

[kayger12]

You were asking, regarding the Mazda correct.

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Yes, sir.

[ryankokesh]

yeah can you program my airbag light to go on?

I can and I will. The trick is getting it to go on and stay on indefinitely :)

Workin on that though... need DIS.

[zj96sc]

noted in my adventures today that the connector for the C-pillar lights looks the same as that UGDO connector.

why do you want your airbag light on?

[iZHP]

Got my plates :)


http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab58/ianbrady/9c0e65fd.jpg

[kayger12]

^Nice!

[iZHP]

Thank you! I knew you'd appreciate the shore plates.

[nike001]

Today I found the car in which I will model mine after:
http://www.sandsperspective.com/sweeney/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/bobo-4.jpg

[UdubBadger]

noted in my adventures today that the connector for the C-pillar lights looks the same as that UGDO connector.

why do you want your airbag light on?

I'm just making fun of ryan, he did his window regulator and then suddenly his door airbag sensor in that same door is not going off and can't be coded out.

[mLuMaN83]

Today I found the car in which I will model mine after:
http://www.sandsperspective.com/sweeney/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/bobo-4.jpg

Dam...

[midlandtech]

washed, clayed, and waxed the car... I am beginning to think that my neighbors think I have a problem....

[kayger12]

Freakin perfect!

[LivesNearCostco]

Wish my wheels--and whole car--looked that clean! And assuming your ride height is stock, it gives me an idea of how much I lowered my car. Because I don't have "before" ride height measurements, only "after" ones.

Last night I changed my oil and discovered a broken oil plug ;-(. I blame Jiffy Lube, the last ones to torque that bolt! Luckily, I had both some broken bolt extractors and a new magnetic drain plug from UUC that I was planning to put in.

[midlandtech]

Thanks guys, ride height is stock. your braver than I am, I don't think I could go lower with the car I worry enough as is

[webster]

washed, clayed, and waxed the car... I am beginning to think that my neighbors think I have a problem....

Love the tree reflection on the hood in the 3rd pic! Great looking car.

[LivesNearCostco]

I used to be "lowering the car is stupid" or "performance is everything, stance is nothing." Then I lowered it between 1/2" and 3/4" with coilovers (for performance, is my official story) and was thinking "Hey this looks pretty cool" and it didn't really scrape in driveways or anything. Then the rear tires (track tires, a little wider with lower offset) started rubbing in turns so I raised it up a tiny bit. Then last night I went over a speed bump too fast and when the front end came back down off the bump, something under the car--probably reinforcement plate--landed hard on the speed bump. Yuck! So either I need to go over speed bumps more slowly or get higher front spring rate. Or raise the car back up to stock height.

Actually I already got higher rate front coilover springs (used from someone on M3forum), but I don't have the matching higher rate rear springs yet.

[nike001]

Today I put my M135's back on.. but only after I did a burnout in my blizzaks in my driveway just to see what it looks like. Sometimes I act like a 10 year old..

[cakM3]

I used to be "lowering the car is stupid" or "performance is everything, stance is nothing." Then I lowered it between 1/2" and 3/4" with coilovers (for performance, is my official story) and was thinking "Hey this looks pretty cool" and it didn't really scrape in driveways or anything. Then the rear tires (track tires, a little wider with lower offset) started rubbing in turns so I raised it up a tiny bit. Then last night I went over a speed bump too fast and when the front end came back down off the bump, something under the car--probably reinforcement plate--landed hard on the speed bump. Yuck! So either I need to go over speed bumps more slowly or get higher front spring rate. Or raise the car back up to stock height.

Actually I already got higher rate front coilover springs (used from someone on M3forum), but I don't have the matching higher rate rear springs yet.

I'm lowered on my ///M (see sig) about 1 1/2" and try to avoid speed bumps whenever I can, but if I have to go over them I go really slow to ensure I don't scrape my strauss lip spoiler or anything underneith. The key with lowered cars is to go over speed bumps slow but try to avoid them if possible.

[iZHP]

Today I put my M135's back on.. but only after I did a burnout in my blizzaks in my driveway just to see what it looks like. Sometimes I act like a 10 year old..

Winter's not over!

[midlandtech]

Love the tree reflection on the hood in the 3rd pic! Great looking car.

Thanks! One thing I noticed while clay baring was that the mothers clay bar pack smells like big red gum... I found it odd yet delicious


~Steve
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[nike001]

Winter's not over!

It is to me! The temps now are in the 40's & 50's now so I'm putting away the blizzaks. If it snows, I just won't drive that day.. and wait for the next day when it's all melted :)

[Meric]

Is it better to leave the snow on the car or clean it off?

[nike001]

Is it better to leave the snow on the car or clean it off?

Garage :)

But if it snows, I lightly push it off with my ice scraper/brush thing. Then I clear the windows and let the sun melt the rest.

[Meric]

Got my Hamann grill badge. Too lazy to install it tho :/ Next Weisslicht AE.

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/4535/img0978mz.jpg

[danewilson77]

Looks great. Ride height wise.... I had the pleasure of having Johnmadd over to myplace yesterday. I measure his height on Bilsteins, vice my height on KW V1's. I measured out at 12.5" front and rear. He was 14.5" front, 13.5" rear.

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[nike001]

What's Hamann on your car, Meric?

[danewilson77]

What's Hamann on your car, Meric?

Nothing. It's just a grill badge.

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[Meric]

Nothing. If i find a strut bar i will buy it though.

[nike001]

Sorry, But I see that as being along the lines of an M badge. Why false advertising? Just like Dinan.. They don't just give out badges, you need to earn them with their point system.

[danewilson77]

Sorry, But I see that as being along the lines of an M badge. Why false advertising? Just like Dinan.. They don't just give out badges, you need to earn them with their point system.

Let it go Nike. Your point and opinion is known. It's all good.

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[Meric]

Then why do i have M door sills? If the car doesnt have anything M? Or M3 Steering wheel? Or M135 style rims?

[nike001]

My post meant no harm. Just stating that that's usually how it goes, and that he should prepare his flamesuit for others.

[iZHP]

M Door sills? I don't have those :( I just have the basic silver/black. Did your car come with those?

[nike001]

Then why do i have M door sills? If the car doesnt have anything M? Or M3 Steering wheel? Or M135 style rims?

Your car is like that from the factory.. and the car was designed by a branch of the M disision. But we can start a whole new discussion on this.. but in order to not seem like I'm being a douche, I'll let it go.

Your car, do as you wish.

[az3579]

Finally got a wash in. Car was filthy. It's been weeks since it was last washed.
That really showed on the calipers... I had to take my front two wheels off and separately wash the calipers. What a PITA; hate how much these OEM pads dust.

It was all worth it though; this car looks shaaaaaaaaaaaaaarp now.

[iZHP]

^ WOW you went hard! Lol Pic?

I haven't washed mine in a few weeks either...

[az3579]

^ WOW you went hard! Lol Pic?

I haven't washed mine in a few weeks either...

The only pic I have is in the dark and it's not all that close. Very shiny tho. Too lazy to upload it; not worth it.
Cleaning these calipers is a biotch. There are lots of crevices where brake dust likes to hide.

[nike001]

Finally got a wash in. Car was filthy. It's been weeks since it was last washed.
That really showed on the calipers... I had to take my front two wheels off and separately wash the calipers. What a PITA; hate how much these OEM pads dust.

It was all worth it though; this car looks shaaaaaaaaaaaaaarp now.

Maybe try some degreaser. Or some sort of rim/wheel cleaner. That shouuuld take care of most of the dust on them.

The last time I waited a few weeks to wash car car, when I was done I noticed that my sideskirts and rear bumper/whole back & trunk rear face was stripped of its wax :(

[Meric]

I'm not prepearing any flamesuit. I'm saying even BMW puts m badges on their non m cars.

[Hornung418]

BMW does not put M badges on the trunk. Or the hood for that matter. M parts are labeled as such for displaying some pedigree towards the Motorsport Credo (for lack of a better word).
Aftermarket BMW suppliers supply badges for cars that have parts of that variety. Hamann makes Aerodynamic Body Kits, Wheels, Rear Spoilers, Interior Parts, etc.

No Hamann parts, no Hamman Badge. It's phony.

[danewilson77]

I am getting the ///M door sills. I try to keep "///M" stuff on the inside. Sills, trunk mat, etc....

Really no different than those that put ZHP knob on non-ZHP BMW. I take that as a compliment.

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[cakM3]

I am getting the ///M door sills.

Baller :pimp


I try to keep "///M" stuff on the inside. Sills, trunk mat, etc....

Really no different than those that put ZHP knob on non-ZHP BMW. I take that as a compliment.

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Dane, you are doing things right :thumbsup

[danewilson77]

Baller :pimp



Dane, you are doing things right :thumbsup

Yes. Things are being done?

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[nike001]

BMW does not put M badges on the trunk. Or the hood for that matter. M parts are labeled as such for displaying some pedigree towards the Motorsport Credo (for lack of a better word).
Aftermarket BMW suppliers supply badges for cars that have parts of that variety. Hamann makes Aerodynamic Body Kits, Wheels, Rear Spoilers, Interior Parts, etc.

No Hamann parts, no Hamman Badge. It's phony.

/discussion. This should be copied and pasted for every 'badge' argument. Even though my problems with just a simple "///M" badge on the trunk bothers me very little when it comes to ZHPs.

[LivesNearCostco]

Dane, My ride height is higher than yours but lower than JohnMadd's, around 13" up front and 12.8" in rear. Your ride height (in your sig) looks great, but I'm afraid to run it that low. Speed bumps are my new nemesis.

Edit: today I got the car smog-checked (every 2 years in California) and re-registered it (every year). Emissions (sniffer test) came out looking clean! Could have waited a full month but the car has been so good to me lately. And I didn't want to lose the registration letter or forgetting to do it.


Looks great. Ride height wise.... I had the pleasure of having Johnmadd over to myplace yesterday. I measure his height on Bilsteins, vice my height on KW V1's. I measured out at 12.5" front and rear. He was 14.5" front, 13.5" rear.

[danewilson77]

Dane, My ride height is higher than yours but lower than JohnMadd's, around 13" up front and 12.8" in rear. Your ride height (in your sig) looks great, but I'm afraid to run it that low. Speed bumps are my new nemesis.

Copy. Sounds good. Driveability is key.

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[ryankokesh]

how do you do on speedbumps, dane?

[Johnmadd]

Looks great. Ride height wise.... I had the pleasure of having Johnmadd over to myplace yesterday. I measure his height on Bilsteins, vice my height on KW V1's. I measured out at 12.5" front and rear. He was 14.5" front, 13.5" rear.

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Dane is one hell of a navigator being able to drive that low on I64, props.

[Ryans323i]

washed, clayed, and waxed the car... I am beginning to think that my neighbors think I have a problem....

Looks amazing! BTW, my neighbors know I have a problem! :)

[cakM3]

Looks amazing! BTW, my neighbors know I have a problem! :)

Ryan,

I would say that most neighbors of BMW enthusiasts know we have a problem...:biggrin
Where I live, I'm known as the "detail guy" and get many stares when local enthusiasts come over to my place...:eeps

Last weekend a good friend of mine, the one who called my ///M "Liquid Mercury", called my ZHP "blood" because of the depth of the paint after my detailing...:biggrin

[Ryans323i]

Charlie, will you take a gander at my "overspray thread (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?6074-Guess-what-my-awesome-%28sarcasm%29-bro-inlaw-did!-!-*-!!)" and give me some pointers? I buffed but I'm not happy with the results.

[cakM3]

Charlie, will you take a gander at my "overspray thread (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?6074-Guess-what-my-awesome-%28sarcasm%29-bro-inlaw-did!-!-*-!!)" and give me some pointers? I buffed but I'm not happy with the results.

Ryan,

Sent you PM :thumbsup

[Hochspannung]

Yesterday I finished my disaster of an oil change lol. Picked up a new plug at the dealer. Then had a hell of a time getting the oil filter cap off. The guy who did the last oil change didn't use a gasket around the cap and just muscled the cap on super tight.

[johnrando]

Dane, My ride height is higher than yours but lower than JohnMadd's, around 13" up front and 12.8" in rear. Your ride height (in your sig) looks great, but I'm afraid to run it that low. Speed bumps are my new nemesis.

Edit: today I got the car smog-checked (every 2 years in California) and re-registered it (every year). Emissions (sniffer test) came out looking clean! Could have waited a full month but the car has been so good to me lately. And I didn't want to lose the registration letter or forgetting to do it.

What do you have on your car that may have concerned you for passing smog?

[mLuMaN83]

Well finally got both lenses in my hands and while I was at it, I put in new headlight gaskets to hopefully resolved my leaking/fogging issues :fingerscrossed, and new bulb retainers. Mine were broke.

I also took it upon myself to paint the beauty trim inside the headlights. I wasn't sure if I wanted to go matte grey or matte black. I stood in front the the paint section for 10 minutes trying to decide and I couldnt make a choice. I wanted to darken them but I wanted to keep that touch of lux! I just wasnt sure if the black would be too sporty. Oh well. I just sucked it up and went black. I used Duplicolor Matte Black Trim Paint. I applied two light coats and used a hair drier to aid in the drying process. The paint came out with such a nice color. It's a very deep matte. Almost a 'wet matte'; and I think with the remaining can, I am going to re paint my side view mirror trim black so it looks new once again. This paint can be found at your local auto parts retailer. I picked mine up from Advance Auto.

Pictures came out pretty horrible for whatever reason but what can ya do. Hopefully I am going to be picking up a nice Nikon in the future. I used to do quite a bit of photography in highschool and a few years out and loved it. Loved using manual cameras but I think I want to get into digital photography.

But enough OT.. on with the no tripod iPhone 4 photos.

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s268/mluman83/IMG_1601.jpg
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s268/mluman83/IMG_1605.jpg
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s268/mluman83/IMG_1606.jpg
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s268/mluman83/IMG_1609.jpg
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s268/mluman83/IMG_1611.jpg
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s268/mluman83/IMG_1613.jpg
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s268/mluman83/IMG_1615.jpg
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s268/mluman83/IMG_1617.jpg

I cant effing wait until spring so I can detail. And angel eyes.... soon.. Because "daaaaaaamn" in your rear view. :biggrin

[zj96sc]

Lookin good man.

FYI, for trim paint, the bee's knees is SEM, SEM39143 in particular. Duplicolor doesn't suck, but SEM is what all the E30 guys use.

[LivesNearCostco]

Two possible answers to that...
A/Optimist: Nothing! Just happy to pass so I don't have to smog again for 2 years
B/Pessimist: Shark Injector and 160,000 miles

It turns out the optimistic expectation was the proper one! I guess the real issue was anxiety from last year's test of my '98 Saturn, which barely passed the hydrocarbon test (it did fine on CO and NO). Of course on that car has faulty oil control piston rings and a deleted pre-cat so it's missing some of its pollution control capabilities when the main cat is not up to temp. I have a scanned copy of the smog test results around here somewhere...

Edit here it is. The smog check guy said the averages were for my specific model and year, but I'm not sure if that's true or if they are just averages for a broader category, like all 6-cylinder gasoline-powered passenger vehicles from 2003. The HCs were zero and the O2% was low... I wonder if the Shark Injector actually lowers those numbers by running the system leaner tahn stock and closer to the ideal stochiometric ratio. My CO was higher than average during the 15mph run... I think I heard high NO can be from higher combustion temps, but I don't know if that can also cause higher CO numbers.
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What do you have on your car that may have concerned you for passing smog?

[zj96sc]

GA doesn't require a sniffer for anything OBDII. Just the plug test.

[S85FTW]

Csl center console is finally arriving today! CF csl trunk arriving Friday! During my honeymoon the hood will be getting bodywork done above the headlights to sit flush on the face lifted headlights and modifying the grill area to fit facelift kidneys, then the trunk and hood will finally be painted 100% TIAG with a little hint of cf showing around the dome of the hood and lip of the rear spoiler.after I get back from my honeymoon, new control arms, cooling system and supercharger. ;)

[Sockethead]

Well finally got both lenses in my hands and while I was at it, I put in new headlight gaskets to hopefully resolved my leaking/fogging issues :fingerscrossed, and new bulb retainers. Mine were broke.

I also took it upon myself to paint the beauty trim inside the headlights. I wasn't sure if I wanted to go matte grey or matte black. I stood in front the the paint section for 10 minutes trying to decide and I couldnt make a choice. I wanted to darken them but I wanted to keep that touch of lux! I just wasnt sure if the black would be too sporty. Oh well. I just sucked it up and went black. I used Duplicolor Matte Black Trim Paint. I applied two light coats and used a hair drier to aid in the drying process. The paint came out with such a nice color. It's a very deep matte. Almost a 'wet matte'; and I think with the remaining can, I am going to re paint my side view mirror trim black so it looks new once again. This paint can be found at your local auto parts retailer. I picked mine up from Advance Auto.

Pictures came out pretty horrible for whatever reason but what can ya do. Hopefully I am going to be picking up a nice Nikon in the future. I used to do quite a bit of photography in highschool and a few years out and loved it. Loved using manual cameras but I think I want to get into digital photography.

But enough OT.. on with the no tripod iPhone 4 photos.

I cant effing wait until spring so I can detail. And angel eyes.... soon.. Because "daaaaaaamn" in your rear view. :biggrin

Looks great dude.. angel eyes will look great with the black...

[johnrando]

Csl center console is finally arriving today! CF csl trunk arriving Friday! During my honeymoon the hood will be getting bodywork done above the headlights to sit flush on the face lifted headlights and modifying the grill area to fit facelift kidneys, then the trunk and hood will finally be painted 100% TIAG with a little hint of cf showing around the dome of the hood and lip of the rear spoiler.after I get back from my honeymoon, new control arms, cooling system and supercharger. ;)

Quite the list! Looking forward to more pics.

[midlandtech]

Two possible answers to that...
A/Optimist: Nothing! Just happy to pass so I don't have to smog again for 2 years
B/Pessimist: Shark Injector and 160,000 miles



yikes glad we don't have emissions here in KS

[Hermes]

I love the fact my 2002 is old enough where smog doesn't apply to it. That thing (when finished modding) will have no chance at passing. As for my E46, I did it a few months ago... I have until 2014 registration to do whatever I want

[Meric]

Car wash ? Vacuum

http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/6629/img1004ae.jpg

[danewilson77]

Car wash ? Vacuum

http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/6629/img1004ae.jpg

Looks great ///Meric.

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[prowlerflyer]

New Performance strut brace arrived today!


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[spencers]

Swapped from BMW All Weather floor mats to the regular BMW plush floor mats.

[Meric]

Thank you dane.. Badge doesn't look that bad eh?

[kayger12]

New Performance strut brace arrived today!


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Nice. Where'd you pick it up?

Droid X. Tapatalk. Use it.

[mLuMaN83]

Those braces look so good.

[cakM3]

New Performance strut brace arrived today!


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Steve,

That strut brace will look so sick with your Twin-Screw :drool Can't wait to get mine...:biggrin

[UdubBadger]

New Performance strut brace arrived today!


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:theman

[Sockethead]

Nice. Where'd you pick it up?

Droid X. Tapatalk. Use it.
+1
I thought they weren't available anymore...

[cakM3]

+1
I thought they weren't available anymore...

They are discontinued so you have to be very lucky to find one, let alone a brand new never used one. Since these strut bars are rare, they command premium pricing. Ahhhhhhh! I wish I jumped on these when they were selling at BMW for less than $300 :facepalm

[MrMaico]

They are discontinued so you have to be very lucky to find one, let alone a brand new never used one. Since these strut bars are rare, they command premium pricing. Ahhhhhhh! I wish I jumped on these when they were selling at BMW for less than $300 :facepalm

You're not the only one Charlie! I wasted too much time debating ordering one.........and then it was too late.

[johnrando]

So, dying to know... where did it come from?

[UdubBadger]

IND has one hanging over their computers in their office... only one I've ever seen in person.

[Sockethead]

I tried to buy a performace intake intake that a local BMW dealre had on thier display rack... they wanted $300 for it... I was like umm no thanks..

FYI a lot of dealers have a BMW performace parts display. a lot of the items are e46... I've seen intake, rotors and strut bar at various dealers. you guys mught want to check that out... I got performane front rotors for $150 from one dealer... right off their display rack. They were more than happy to get rid of them....

[johnrando]

That's actually a decent price for them. And, yes, that's a great idea. That's how I got my performance strut brace.

[Sockethead]

That's actually a decent price for them. And, yes, that's a great idea. That's how I got my performance strut brace.
Really? I thought they were selling on the internet for like $200- $250...

[johnrando]

Really? I thought they were selling on the internet for like $200- $250...

Hmmm, maybe so. I hadn't seen that, so maybe my info is dated. The last I saw they were up some.

[Sockethead]

Hmmm, maybe so. I hadn't seen that, so maybe my info is dated. The last I saw they were up some.
Ok well, if anyone wants one for $300, Call Otto's BMW in West Chester PA. 610-399-6800

[nike001]

The dealer I work at has e46 performance stuff too. We have a couple rims, alcantara shift boot, short shifter, and the zhp exhaust.

[prowlerflyer]

So, dying to know... where did it come from?

Just got lucky and stumbled across someone on E46 Fanatics that had a couple. So Charlie and I snapped them up.

I wouldn't be too surprised if dealers still had them, but really hit or miss. I have also heard of some dealers asking around $1k for them. I am sure if you wait around long enough you will come across one on ebay. One Fanatic just mention he swiped one on ebay for $300. I paid more than that, but I still think it was a fair price.

Remember when the performance intakes were just $325 from ECS two months ago? They're like $700 now....

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[Meric]

Would you recommend BMW Performance Intake? Any difference?

[jayjay_dee]

Would you recommend BMW Performance Intake? Any difference?

I would.... plus its just nice to look at when your hood is open :fistpump

[Sockethead]

yea, it's pretty.... that's about as much performance as you'll get from it..

[UdubBadger]

Performance Intake is nice.... so is GruppeM

[Sockethead]

Just got lucky and stumbled across someone on E46 Fanatics that had a couple. So Charlie and I snapped them up.

I wouldn't be too surprised if dealers still had them, but really hit or miss. I have also heard of some dealers asking around $1k for them. I am sure if you wait around long enough you will come across one on ebay. One Fanatic just mention he swiped one on ebay for $300. I paid more than that, but I still think it was a fair price.

Remember when the performance intakes were just $325 from ECS two months ago? They're like $700 now....

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Hmm... so $300 aint that bad... mabe I should snag it and resell on ebay lol.... I already have a performance intake... it's overpriced and has a big D on it

[S85FTW]

installed my Scorza CSL center console today! Looks amazing, still need to cut the foam underneath the hazard switch to get it to sit flush. Came back inside quick to post this and grab my boxcutter.
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[Ryans323i]

Clearer pics are a must! Looks great so far!

[MrMaico]

Just got lucky and stumbled across someone on E46 Fanatics that had a couple. So Charlie and I snapped them up.

I wouldn't be too surprised if dealers still had them, but really hit or miss. I have also heard of some dealers asking around $1k for them. I am sure if you wait around long enough you will come across one on ebay. One Fanatic just mention he swiped one on ebay for $300. I paid more than that, but I still think it was a fair price.

Remember when the performance intakes were just $325 from ECS two months ago? They're like $700 now....

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Thanks for mentioning E46F. I went there and found one too, BNIB. Only had it posted for 50 minutes. :biggrin

[Hornung418]

Did you buy it, Barry?!

[S85FTW]

Clearer pics are a must! Looks great so far!

Almost done, I cut the foam underneath the hazard/door lock switch to make it sit flush. Looks much better now. I had to buy the hazard bezel and filler trim for the rear screw holes from BMW a month ago. Could not get the circular bezels to fit the rear screw holes (they are too large for the holes) and I am afraid to dremel it larger in fear of messing up the carbon fiber. All in all very happy with the end result. As for my cup holder issue for long trips, I decided I am going to pick up a vent mounted cup holder.

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[UdubBadger]

found another tempting item on E46F

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=887948

[Ryans323i]

@SH330ci
Looks good. Very clean and good quality!

[Hermes]

Ok well, if anyone wants one for $300, Call Otto's BMW in West Chester PA. 610-399-6800

I called, they sent it back to BMW NA. They ordered one for an E90 and were shipped the E46 version

[S85FTW]

Thanks! Was a long wait before it finally came.

[johnrando]

Just got lucky and stumbled across someone on E46 Fanatics that had a couple. So Charlie and I snapped them up.

I wouldn't be too surprised if dealers still had them, but really hit or miss. I have also heard of some dealers asking around $1k for them. I am sure if you wait around long enough you will come across one on ebay. One Fanatic just mention he swiped one on ebay for $300. I paid more than that, but I still think it was a fair price.

Remember when the performance intakes were just $325 from ECS two months ago? They're like $700 now....

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Would you recommend BMW Performance Intake? Any difference?

Thanks Prowler, but I do have one. I was just curious where you got it.

Meric, there are a few threads on the intake. You'd get about 5-7 HP increase (BMW rates it at 3-4), a slightly better throttle response, slightly better growl, mostly eye-candy. Not a lot of difference, but it helps. So, for me, $300 was worth it, considering these originally sold for around $1000.

[MrMaico]

Did you buy it, Barry?!

Yup. More than I wanted to pay but considering used ones are going for that much ($500) I figured what the hell. Can't wait to get it now!

[jayjay_dee]

Yup. More than I wanted to pay but considering used ones are going for that much ($500) I figured what the hell. Can't wait to get it now!

congrats!!!

[Hermes]

Badge doesn't look that bad eh?

Yeah, but it needs this Hamann piece to go with it:

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=3007&amp;stc=1&amp;d=132612692 5



Yup. More than I wanted to pay but considering used ones are going for that much ($500) I figured what the hell. Can't wait to get it now!


congrats!!!

+1

[Meric]

Lip spoiler?

[Hermes]

Lip spoiler?

Yeah, I've been thinking about getting one... or the Garbino version

[midlandtech]

cleaned and conditioned all leather surfaces on the interior with meguiar's Gold class cleaner/conditioner and man did it make a world of difference. I thought my leather was clean but I was sorely mistaken. also vaccumed and cleaned all plastic surfaces.

[midlandtech]

Yeah, but it needs this Hamann piece to go with it:

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=3007&amp;stc=1&amp;d=132612692 5



thats one sexy car =) wtf was that guy thinking when he got those eyelids

[Meric]

Yeah, I've been thinking about getting one... or the Garbino version

I dont think lip spoiler looks good on our cars. It hides the beuty of M-Tech II Bumper.

[Hermes]

I dont think lip spoiler looks good on our cars. It hides the beuty of M-Tech II Bumper.

I dunno, maybe with your green I would agree but on mine (Imola) or Steve's (the one in the pic) it looks fine


thats one sexy car =) wtf was that guy thinking when he got those eyelids

Hahaha... yeah, what was he thinking ?

[UdubBadger]

I prefer the Arqray lip over the Hamann.

http://www.khoalty.com/e46-mtech-arqray.html

[Meric]

I dunno, maybe with your green I would agree but on mine (Imola) or Steve's (the one in the pic) it looks fine

Yeah probably because its a dark colour so.

[Hermes]

I prefer the Arqray lip over the Hamann.

http://www.khoalty.com/e46-mtech-arqray.html

I prefer Garbino over all, just my opinion

http://www.bitte-mw.com/a0030/a0030_066_02.jpg

http://www.bitte-mw.com/a0030/a0030_066_04.jpg

Unfortunately it's like $900

[das boots]

JP..you would need front viewing camera to avoid hitting those parking blocks, wheel stops and curbs.....

[webster]

its pretty, but man that thing would eat so much pavement...

[Sockethead]

cleaned and conditioned all leather surfaces on the interior with meguiar's Gold class cleaner/conditioner and man did it make a world of difference. I thought my leather was clean but I was sorely mistaken. also vaccumed and cleaned all plastic surfaces.
what color is your interior?

[Sockethead]

its pretty, but man that thing would eat so much pavement...

+1
My standard CF slitters rub all over the place. I can't back in to my driveway anymore. Anything that extends out further changes that angle of entry/exit

[Hermes]

JP..you would need front viewing camera to avoid hitting those parking blocks, wheel stops and curbs.....

Nah, just remember to park a foot or two away

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/21f30610.jpg

[zj96sc]

Or learn your car? I used to be able to put any corner of my F-250 within an inch of where I want it repeatably. Parallel parking daily got me there.

Not there with the BMW yet but I'm getting close.

[Hornung418]

I have yet to run up on a parking curb.

And you can always back in if you are concerned about hitting.

I want an MtechII and a molded Arqray lip.

[S85FTW]

Since I got the Arqray I have been much more conscious of how close I get to a curb. Even pulling in and out of parking lots I used to scrape my front bumper all the time. Now I make sure to pull in and out of parking lots at an angle and park at least 1ft away from parking blocks. If I can do it with coilovers, a drop and an arqray you surely can do it stock with a lip.

[cakM3]

Nah, just remember to park a foot or two away

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/21f30610.jpg

+1

Couldn't have said it any better....BTW your ZHP looks awesome JP :thumbsup

[midlandtech]

Socket: the interior is grey I keep it really clean or so I thought. The leather conditioner picked up lots of dirt




Since I got the Arqray I have been much more conscious of how close I get to a curb. Even pulling in and out of parking lots I used to scrape my front bumper all the time. Now I make sure to pull in and out of parking lots at an angle and park at least 1ft away from parking blocks. If I can do it with coilovers, a drop and an arqray you surely can do it stock with a lip.

I agree my car came to me with some rash on the stock bumper how ever I go very slow over speed bumps and driveway/parking lot entrances and have had zero issues since adding my lip

[cakM3]

+1

Couldn't have said it any better....BTW your ZHP looks awesome JP :thumbsup

I'll be mounting my "painted" Arquay lip and OEM M3 side mirrors soon.....

[das boots]

Nah, just remember to park a foot or two away

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/21f30610.jpg

Memory brain cells just about burnt out....Used up my quota.

[Hermes]

BTW your ZHP looks awesome JP :thumbsup

thanks Charlie!


Memory brain cells just about burnt out....Used up my quota.

Hahaha, it's just habit with me at this point

[johnrando]

Just got lucky and stumbled across someone on E46 Fanatics that had a couple. So Charlie and I snapped them up.

I wouldn't be too surprised if dealers still had them, but really hit or miss. I have also heard of some dealers asking around $1k for them. I am sure if you wait around long enough you will come across one on ebay. One Fanatic just mention he swiped one on ebay for $300. I paid more than that, but I still think it was a fair price.

Remember when the performance intakes were just $325 from ECS two months ago? They're like $700 now....

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Would you recommend BMW Performance Intake? Any difference?


I called, they sent it back to BMW NA. They ordered one for an E90 and were shipped the E46 version

A slightly used one on e46f.c for $300.
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?p=14135137#post14135137

[Hornung418]

A slightly used one on e46f.c for $300.
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?p=14135137#post14135137
That's for 325 and 323/328.

[Sockethead]

Socket: the interior is grey I keep it really clean or so I thought. The leather conditioner picked up lots of dirt

Ok cool, Kpro's interior is gray and she's been looking for something to clean it with... nothing has worked so far...

[midlandtech]

give the Meguiars a shot I used it liberally with a terry towel made sure to rub it in nice and good then wiped off the excess with a micro fiber towel. when I was done the terry towel which started out white was black and I had literally just used armor all 2 days ago.
http://www.meguiars.com/en/automotive/products/g17914-meguiars-gold-classtrade-rich-leather-cleaner/
I also picked up the matching wipes so I could do a quick cleaning in between using the real deal

[Meric]

http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/9409/img1017m.jpg

Friend photoshopped the angel eyes.. This is how it will look like on mine! Can't wait. BTW Can anyone give me their number If I get stuck somewhere for the help. Facetime would be the best!

[mLuMaN83]

Gonna look fantastic Meric. I cant wait to get mine. Hopefully this month I'm gonna pick some up!

I lifted my windshield wipers for the 6-8 inches of snow overnight.

:shift

[Meric]

I ordered it but it was out of stock. They said they will recieve them this week. So hopefully next week im going to install them.

[mLuMaN83]

You said you might need help, this video should do it man. Install should be pretty straight forward.

Mind the ominous track from 'Radiohead'.. makes the install seem much more frightening.:shift


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwgYvEu7atY

[Meric]

Don't laugh but yesterday I had a nightmare. It was about breaking the lower trim clips.. Ughh even thinking about it makes me feel uncomfortable.

[ryankokesh]

Don't laugh but yesterday I had a nightmare. It was about breaking the lower trim clips.. Ughh even thinking about it makes me feel uncomfortable.

Sorry, I chuckled a bit. Not technically a laugh though...


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[Sockethead]

Don't laugh but yesterday I had a nightmare. It was about breaking the lower trim clips.. Ughh even thinking about it makes me feel uncomfortable.
You'll be ok, just take your time. I've had mine apart several times. If you have the headlight washers, make sure you pinch the feed line coming out of the washer fluid reservoir on the lower right of the tank or all of the fluid will run out when you remove the nozzle assembly.

[Ryans323i]

i'll be mounting my "painted" arquay lip and oem m3 side mirrors soon.....

OMG OMG OMG!!!:cheers:applause2:applause

I had no idea. That will be awesome!


don't laugh but yesterday i had a nightmare. It was about breaking the lower trim clips.. Ughh even thinking about it makes me feel uncomfortable.

I always have nightmares about my car, especially before I do a mod.

[S85FTW]

Since installing my csl center console I had no cup holders. Problem solved for long trips.
http://s9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/?action=view¤t=3fd55cca.jpg&evt=user_media_share

[jreyes19]

looks great
I see that in many porsches and seems to be very handy for those with no cupholders

[S85FTW]

Thanks! You would be surprised to see how heavy the complete oem center console weighs including the armrest. The armrest alone weighs 5lbs!

[T.Bird]

Ugh...I hit a bad pothole last night and ripped a hole in the sidewall of one of my tires. I'm crazy busy too, had to cancel some work to find a replacement today. The tire only had 3k miles on it!!:mad

[Ryans323i]

That sucks! Sorry T.

[cakM3]

OMG OMG OMG!!!:cheers:applause2:applause

I had no idea. That will be awesome!



I always have nightmares about my car, especially before I do a mod.

Thanks Ryan.....yeah, I'm really looking forward to getting this done in time for the Mafia meet. I will be posting pics in my project thread when I get this done. Funny you mention you have nightmares about your car before doing a mod....in my case, I sometimes dream of how my cars will look after getting mods installed....the opposite so to speak :)

The best part is just watching the progression. Having my project thread has helped me appreciate exactly what I have been doing to my ZHP from the moment I purchased it to what I now have today....amazing :thumbsup

[nike001]

Just installed a new drivers side AL ballast since my other one went a few months ago (I've been running a ZKW as a temp)

Now it's the waiting game for the other one to go..

[UdubBadger]

Ugh...I hit a bad pothole last night and ripped a hole in the sidewall of one of my tires. I'm crazy busy too, had to cancel some work to find a replacement today. The tire only had 3k miles on it!!:mad

tire warranties usually pay for themselves.

[T.Bird]

tire warranties usually pay for themselves.

Not usually in my case...I've never had an issue before. Just 1 nail (9 years ago) in 11 years of driving, and fixed that with a DIY plug kit.

I was talking to the owner of the tire shop after I bought the new tire and he was telling me that since it was so new that Continental actually would have replaced the tire under the factory warranty . He grabbed my old tire and said that he would say he sold me the ruined tire (which he didn't) and that he would have Continental drop off a new one tomorrow, and would give it to me at no charge. So....

Anyone local want to buy a brand new Conti DWS 235/40/18?

[Meric]

Requested my god damn money back from JleviSW. If they wont recieve the item by tomorrow. It's been a month that item will still be in stock. -.-

[danewilson77]

Requested my god damn money back from JleviSW. If they wont recieve the item by tomorrow. It's been a month that item will still be in stock. -.-

What were the details on this Meric? You ordered an "Out of Stock" item?

[Meric]

What were the details on this Meric? You ordered an "Out of Stock" item?

Yes last month when i ordered it, it was out of stock and still is.

[danewilson77]

Yes last month when i ordered it, it was out of stock and still is.

OK

[az3579]

Anyone local want to buy a brand new Conti DWS 235/40/18?

Damn it. That's my size. lol
(Almost)

[UdubBadger]

Not usually in my case...I've never had an issue before. Just 1 nail (9 years ago) in 11 years of driving, and fixed that with a DIY plug kit.

I was talking to the owner of the tire shop after I bought the new tire and he was telling me that since it was so new that Continental actually would have replaced the tire under the factory warranty . He grabbed my old tire and said that he would say he sold me the ruined tire (which he didn't) and that he would have Continental drop off a new one tomorrow, and would give it to me at no charge. So....

Anyone local want to buy a brand new Conti DWS 235/40/18?

Good deal. I have often bought used tires but when I buy new I save enough from iND that I usually buy the warranty through tire rack. Never know when you'll need it.


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[zhp43867]

Fixed a rattling cable in the top of my passenger door, don't know for sure what it's even for.

[T.Bird]

Damn it. That's my size. lol
(Almost)

Ha! I'm sure you could make it work....

[Ryans323i]

Not usually in my case...I've never had an issue before. Just 1 nail (9 years ago) in 11 years of driving, and fixed that with a DIY plug kit.

I was talking to the owner of the tire shop after I bought the new tire and he was telling me that since it was so new that Continental actually would have replaced the tire under the factory warranty . He grabbed my old tire and said that he would say he sold me the ruined tire (which he didn't) and that he would have Continental drop off a new one tomorrow, and would give it to me at no charge. So....

Anyone local want to buy a brand new Conti DWS 235/40/18?

That's excellent news!

[static667]

Just ordered the parts to fix my sunroof. Couldn't find them on Autohaus so I ordered from Pelican Parts.

[Hermes]

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/2002/P1030494.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/2002/P1030499.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/2002/P1030511.jpg

^yesteray. Hopefully today: change center support bearing, reinstall driveshaft, reinstall exhaust, test drive (hopefullly today)

[midlandtech]

That's excellent news!

I agree sounds like a really good shop


~Steve
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[static667]

...and further ordering...
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7038/6800515878_1f234d7ee7.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/static667/6800515878/)
autohaus order (http://www.flickr.com/photos/static667/6800515878/) by static667 (http://www.flickr.com/people/static667/), on Flickr

[danewilson77]

...and further ordering...
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7038/6800515878_1f234d7ee7.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/static667/6800515878/)
autohaus order (http://www.flickr.com/photos/static667/6800515878/) by static667 (http://www.flickr.com/people/static667/), on Flickr

I approve of this list.

[static667]

:waldo

:chuck

[T.Bird]

That's excellent news!


I agree sounds like a really good shop


~Steve
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Absolutely. They are 45 minutes from me, but they have a new customer!

The tire was also $25-$60 cheaper than any other local shop. It was $28 more than tire rack, but that includes mount and balance.

[Chad44]

Received a box of parts from ECS today! Got both front hubs and bearings, brake wear sensor, driver fender liner, ambient temperature sensor, both sides low beam hid rear covers, and 4 stainless rotor screws... I love getting parts! It doesn't even matter that I paid for them, just seeing them show up makes me happy!

[Johnmadd]

^yep, I luv coming home to boxes of parts at my doorstep.