What did you do for your ZHP/BMW today?

[Meric]

Got refund from jlevisw. Ordered Weisslicht ae from. Bimmean

[danewilson77]

Got refund from jlevisw. Ordered Weisslicht ae from. Bimmean

Perfection. EDD?

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[Meric]

EDD?

[danewilson77]

Estimated Delivery Date

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[Johnmadd]

Ah...haaaa.

[Meric]

Ohh sorry. They said 13th.

[mLuMaN83]

New headlight gaskets installed and new bulb retainers in. NO MORE FOGGING! Gave it a test at the local high pressure wash.

[danewilson77]

New headlight gaskets installed and new bulb retainers in. NO MORE FOGGING! Gave it a test at the local high pressure wash.

Well done Lad.

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[M0nk3y]

Polished Exhaust Tips:

http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/8572/dsc0003yg.jpg

http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/4089/dsc0008yy.jpg

Depending on weather tomorrow, may get clearbra installed.

[Pip]

Looking good!


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[elric]

New window regulator for the passenger rear door. 20 min job. :roundel

[nike001]

My step-dad filled up his 335i today and this is the 2nd time that the pump didn't shut off because he was full. So, coincidentally, this is the 2nd time that he overflowed. I was under the impression that the pump itself is responsible for shutting off the fueling process when the tank is full. Could it be something on the car that's not doing this?

[Newjack]

My step-dad filled up his 335i today and this is the 2nd time that the pump didn't shut off because he was full. So, coincidentally, this is the 2nd time that he overflowed. I was under the impression that the pump itself is responsible for shutting off the fueling process when the tank is full. Could it be something on the car that's not doing this?

I have honestly never thought about the mechanics behind this. Never had this problem, so I never question it.

Was it the same gas station? Same pump?

[midlandtech]

Went to my first KC BMW car club's Monthly meet and met some cool people including 3 fellow ZHP owners one of which is a fellow forum member (shadowpuck) had a great time talking to everyone and seeing some really nice cars. We then went to Minddrive http://minddrive.org/tag/kansas-city-auto-show/ which is a non profit after school program for at risk kids in which they design and actually build cars. It really is amazing what kids are capable of if you simply give them an avenue to express themselves in.

[Hornung418]

That's really neat! Will you be returning to see the progress of the car?

[midlandtech]

the lotus is their current project and I think they are making a fiberglass body for the clear one. The clear one has already been on display throughout the country and has been to the Indy 500 as well as other auto shows including next weeks Kansas City auto show. all their cars are electric, the clear one did 400 mpg not to shabby for a bunch of kids who quite literally could be out running the streets of KC had this program not been implemented.

[balticvid]

My step-dad filled up his 335i today and this is the 2nd time that the pump didn't shut off because he was full. So, coincidentally, this is the 2nd time that he overflowed. I was under the impression that the pump itself is responsible for shutting off the fueling process when the tank is full. Could it be something on the car that's not doing this?

It is not the car! It is the automatic nozzel.
I was in this business when the automatic nozzels first came out. Back then they were just designed to shut off when the fuel kicked back to the senser.
Now they are more advanced and keep the fumes from escaping into the atmosphere.
If the nozzel doesn't kick off you should report it to the manager of the station.
We kept a spare in the place.

[nike001]

I have honestly never thought about the mechanics behind this. Never had this problem, so I never question it.

Was it the same gas station? Same pump?

Different gas stations... so different pumps.

It is not the car! It is the automatic nozzel.
I was in this business when the automatic nozzels first came out. Back then they were just designed to shut off when the fuel kicked back to the senser.
Now they are more advanced and keep the fumes from escaping into the atmosphere.
If the nozzel doesn't kick off you should report it to the manager of the station.
We kept a spare in the place.

That's what I was thinking. I just asked here because I was unsure of what part takes care of that car/nozzle.

[Newjack]

It is not the car! It is the automatic nozzel.
I was in this business when the automatic nozzels first came out. Back then they were just designed to shut off when the fuel kicked back to the senser.
Now they are more advanced and keep the fumes from escaping into the atmosphere.
If the nozzel doesn't kick off you should report it to the manager of the station.
We kept a spare in the place.

Good to know. Thanks for the info.

[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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Part of the reason I never bought one of these strut bars when they were on sale was I wasn't crazy about having to do the mods needed (move positive cable terminal and cut and splice the wires for the hood switch) but I was snooping around the monster thread at E46f and found this post....

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showpost.php?p=12856364&postcount=999

http://mrmaico.smugmug.com/Cars/BMW-ZHP-misc/i-fQRvbd5/0/XL/Alarm-5-XL.jpg

That's how I'll be mounting mine to avoid the wire splicing. Looks cleaner too without the butt connectors and added wire for the hood switch. Here's a link to another thread with the install pdf in post 26.......

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=780410&highlight=bmw+performance+strut+brace

Mine should be here next Thur. Can't wait! Unfortunately, I failed to ask if it came with the hardware before I bought it.........he claimed the dealer he bought it from told him you re-use your old nuts, not true. It takes a special nut on 4 of the strut mount studs so now I have to order the hardware. Comes to just over $50 at Husker BMW. This gives me a chance to order a few other odds and ends I needed.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=BD53&mospid=47713&btnr=51_6777&hg=51&fg=95

Barry

[danewilson77]

I have honestly never thought about the mechanics behind this. Never had this problem, so I never question it.

Was it the same gas station? Same pump?

It's happened once to me, since Aug 2010.

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[Mtnman]

Installed new oil filter housing. I have my car back!!!!!!

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[Hornung418]

Good job, David! Was it as hard as you expected?

[Mtnman]

No. It was tedious, but not hard. If I hadn't broken the wiring clip off the alternator during reinstall, it would have been a less than 5 hr job going really slowly, labeling everything. It turned into a 12 hour job because of that. I ended up using a soldering iron to melt the clip back in place after the epoxy failed.

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[UdubBadger]

Cleaned out my garage for more room to work on the car this spring ( that counts right?)


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[spencers]

Changed front rotors. By myself with my own tools. Woohoo!

[Ryans323i]

Installed new oil filter housing. I have my car back!!!!!!

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Great news. Good work David!

[danewilson77]

Changed front rotors. By myself with my own tools. Woohoo!

What tools did you end uo getting? Any reviews there?

Also......about 5k in....maybe you can contribute a review on the Zimmerman Coat Z rotors.

[Pip]

1 window regulator down, 1 to go. Second one is much easier now that I know what I'm doing. http://img.tapatalk.com/62d0673f-9ea0-f10d.jpg


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[Pip]

It's scary pulling the original spark plugs. I thought I was going to kill my engine because those guys felt like they didn't want to come loose. http://img.tapatalk.com/62d0673f-b45f-b087.jpg


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[Newjack]

What cylinder was that spark plug in? What was the mileage?

[zj96sc]

Yeah, if I hadn't read about what they generally feel like coming out I would have been freaking out. The first e46 I did plugs on was my mom's touring....my dad broke the first one loose and his eyes went the size of plates and shot to me and said "THAT.....does not feel good" - I was like, I hear this is what they feel like. Just keep going!

[spencers]

What tools did you end uo getting? Any reviews there?

Also......about 5k in....maybe you can contribute a review on the Zimmerman Coat Z rotors.

I got a set of metric wrenches. Ideally the 8 or 9mm that I need to bleed brakes.... Going to tackle that tomorrow with the Ate Typ 200 and Motive Power Bleeder.

Rotors are rotors are rotors. I'll review them but they're normal rotors. lol The coating on the rotor surface was removed after driving a couple blocks. I think the anti-corrosion Coat Z is to interface between the surfaces that normally rust (ie-hub to rotor, rotor to wheel).

[Pip]

What cylinder was that spark plug in? What was the mileage?

66k. It was the closest to the nose of the car. My car has had 2 vcg replacements. The plug did look a little wet in my opinion and thinking maybe oil, but not sure and I could use some advice.


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[MrMaico]

I got a set of metric wrenches. Ideally the 8 or 9mm that I need to bleed brakes.... Going to tackle that tomorrow with the Ate Typ 200 and Motive Power Bleeder.

Rotors are rotors are rotors. I'll review them but they're normal rotors. lol The coating on the rotor surface was removed after driving a couple blocks. I think the anti-corrosion Coat Z is to interface between the surfaces that normally rust (ie-hub to rotor, rotor to wheel).

Just fyi, if you have a manual and plan to do the clutch bleed also, it takes a different size wrench. At least on my 2004 it does. 6mm for the clutch and 8mm for the brakes.

[kayger12]

Just fyi, if you have a manual and plan to do the clutch bleed also, it takes a different size wrench. At least on my 2004 it does. 6mm for the clutch and 8mm for the brakes.

Same here.

[Nomar06]

Installed the AKG FCABS and did a brake bleed with some Motul RBF600.

[IMG]http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy114/Nomar006/photobucket-8248-1330829876027.jpg

[LivesNearCostco]

Let us know how you like them after a few hundred miles. I'm thinking of getting those (instead of the PowerFlex FCABs) when my current OEM ones wear out. My OEM ones have about 60,000 miles on them.

[kayger12]

I'm thinking of getting those (instead of the PowerFlex FCABs) when my current OEM ones wear out. My OEM ones have about 60,000 miles on them.

If you have 60k miles on the oem fcabs, they're worn out.

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[zhpnsnv]

I'm going to wash my car for the first time in months. Shameful but true. I'm also going to put a new air filter in the perf intake.

[Ryans323i]

Installed the AKG FCABS and did a brake bleed with some Motul RBF600.

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy114/Nomar006/photobucket-8248-1330829876027.jpg

Great work!

[zhpnsnv]

Woohoo sort of clean!!! Lots of work to do on it this spring, cleaning and paint correction.

http://img.tapatalk.com/43558412-9372-0e19.jpg

Now onto the interior.

Old filter. Wasn't happy with the quality:

http://img.tapatalk.com/43558412-9f48-6f7e.jpg

Switch to napa gold:

http://img.tapatalk.com/43558412-9f5e-25f3.jpg

All done:

http://img.tapatalk.com/43558412-9f6e-ed9c.jpg

Notice how many more folds the napa has. Also had a much better seal on the rubber portion.

[kayger12]

^ I like that. NAPA gold is the way I'll go next time.

[Mtnman]

what was the $ on the napa?

[zhpnsnv]

Sounds different too. Closer to the stock mahle filter.

[zhpnsnv]

what was the $ on the napa?

Don't remember but somewhere around 8-12 bucks I think.

[Nomar06]

Let us know how you like them after a few hundred miles. I'm thinking of getting those (instead of the PowerFlex FCABs) when my current OEM ones wear out. My OEM ones have about 60,000 miles on them.

Def will update in a month or so. I really need to do a build/progress/maint thread....lol


Great work!

Thanks...wasn't as bad as I thought to do the work.

[mLuMaN83]

Got to hand wash the ride and cleaned my interior. I cant believe how shitty the pics came out. Frickin grain from low light iPhone 4.

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s268/mluman83/IMG_1641.jpg
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s268/mluman83/IMG_1643.jpg

[kayger12]

^ Lookin good.

[danewilson77]

Looks great Mike.

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[Ryans323i]

Got to hand wash the ride and cleaned my interior. I cant believe or shitty the pics came out. Frickin grain from low light iPhone 4.

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s268/mluman83/IMG_1641.jpg
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s268/mluman83/IMG_1643.jpg

Look'n good. Interior pictures are the hardest to take.

[LivesNearCostco]

Right, so says everybody, which is why I'm interested in AKG vs. PowerFlex FCABs.

The PO replaced the FCAs and FCABs between 90,000 and 100K miles. My car has 160,000 miles, so they actually 60-70K miles old. But I don't get any wheel wiggle nor clunking or vibration under braking. I can't move them more than 2mm by hand. My indie pushed on the FCAs with a prybar about 3,000 miles ago and showed me the FCABs moving. He said they're need to be replaced fairly soon, but not right this moment. I would say handling and steering are fine, but since I've never driven an E46/ZHP with fresh FCABs, I don't actually know what it should feel like.

Maybe I can get one of the San Diego fanatics to drive my car at an AutoX and tell me if the steering feels vague. The instructors who've driven the car never said anything about steering precision but they don't push it that hard when they're driving.


If you have 60k miles on the oem fcabs, they're worn out.
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[Meric]

Carpet wash.. Leather cleaned and conditioned. I asked my friend to take off his shoes.. :| (No regrets)

[cakM3]

Steve (prowlerflyer) and I got our Performance strut bar installed :)

Steve's Twin Screw ZHP
http://img.tapatalk.com/6c22bcfd-9662-0414.jpg

My ZHP
http://img.tapatalk.com/6c22bcfd-969c-1d7a.jpg

These strut bars are light....glad I got the chance to get mine :thumbsup

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[UdubBadger]

:drool

[Ryans323i]

Yeah, those look great!

[Hermes]

Nice job Charlie, cant wait for mine to arrive this week.

Yesterday I helped Tom install some
BMW Performance rotors on the fronts, I had to leave so we didn't get to the rears but he said it feels much better. Maybe he'll login and post a pic

[cakM3]

Thanks everyone :) Pics of the BMW Performance CF Strut Bar looked awesome but to see this up close and personal.....:drool

I was very lucky to get this one, thanks to Steve. He did the footwork to contact the seller and let them know about me and that I was seriously interested in purchasing the remaining strut bar. There was a PM on E46F from another forum member expressing his interest but the seller responded to my PM and told me that he would sell his remaining strut bar to me. I jumped on this and made the drive to the Danbury, CT area (about 2 hours drive from me) to pick this up personally. Even with all the unfortunate events on my return trip, it was still well worth grabbing this strut bar to me.

On another note, looks like I will be sourcing a brand new Style 135 rim to replace my damaged rear wheel, then I will have to wait another pay period to buy a set of Michelin Pilot Super Sports to set up the ZHP again.....In the end the ZHP will be set up nicely and will show the love I put into her...:)

JP, wait till you get yours....you will love it! I know it will look awesome in your Coupe :)

[midlandtech]

Replaced the expansion tank and hoses


~Steve
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[UdubBadger]

I'm really tempted to sell my 135s cuz they need to be HEAVILY cleaned if not repainted. I want some vb3s really bad and money is tight but I think I'd regret getting rid of them... Especially for winter.


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[ryankokesh]

Bring them by when it gets warmer and you can steam clean them.


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[Sockethead]

I'm really tempted to sell my 135s cuz they need to be HEAVILY cleaned if not repainted. I want some vb3s really bad and money is tight but I think I'd regret getting rid of them... Especially for winter.

I got all 4 of mine re-powder coated at Wheels America It was $136 a wheel a little expensive but I really like the 135...

[ryankokesh]

Should have charged $135 :shifty


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[Sockethead]

Should have charged $135 :shifty


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:thumbsup

[Meric]

Trunk vacuumed, carpet cleaned, Spare tire section vacuumed.

[edlvrt]

Washed away 36lbs of pollen and revealed a black car underneath. All that work will be undone by tomorrow AM, courtesy of the morning dew and oak trees. At least the wheels will be clean.

[S85FTW]

Finished tweaking my CSL Center Console and installed my CF CSL trunk today. I still have to finish reinstalling the liner tomorrow.

[cakM3]

show pics Kris :)

[S85FTW]

Pics are in my build thread right now, A lot more pics of the trunk will come tomorrow when I complete the inner liner and reinstall the tool kit.

[cakM3]

Kris, looking good so far! :thumbsup

[Johal E32]

Just ordered new lower control arm bushings, new front tires, getting my (used) Michelins mounted tomorrow, ordered an Inspection II kit, and the genuine BMW cooling system overhaul kit from ECS.

I sure hope the new owner enjoys this car, and that the car treats him well!

[johnrando]

Just realized I never mentioned my H&R Cup Kit (race springs) in this thread.

[Ryans323i]

^^:like and a visit to his build thread is a must, here (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?4241-Jet-Black-ZHP-quot-Mini-quot-Mod-A-Palooza/page3&highlight=black+zhp).

[johnrando]

Thanks Ryan!

[aurelius]

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

As Udub already knows, I clipped the connector in question out of a wrecked E46 yesterday. They didn't charge me anything but these salvage yards are all over the map on pricing. Some won't allow clipping connectors at all, preferring instead to sell complete wiring harnesses. And other yards have a minimum charge of $35 for anything at all.

Nonetheless, those yards are endlessly fascinating if they stock interesting makes & models. And I've discovered it's quite the industry here in DFW (Dallas-Fort Worth.)

To answer questions that arose after I initially posted (post #4063 within this thread), neither of the cars pictured was a ZHP. You can determine pre or post facelift by the location of the blinker lens in the fender. That same photo, re-posted below, is a good example. The E46 on top being post-facelift.


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...

It was the myrtle wood trim in the upper of the 2 cars. Good condition. I took the driver door piece for my mother's E46. Hers had a hairline crack, barely noticeable. Still have it. If anyone wants it, PM me. Would be an acceptable replacement if yours is banged up, etc. Not relevant for ZHP.

I did also see unique trim in another E46 sedan. Was not the usual "brushed aluminum" trim found in so many E46 models. It was a gray (silver?) metallic-look. Pretty cool depending upon your interior color. The entire LR door was gone, tho, and presumably the trim piece along with.

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

[cakM3]

Today I purchased a brand new Style 135 ET50 wheel from the parts department at the dealership. P/N: 0-36-11-7-896-490. After taxes I payed out $396.94 for one wheel.....I see myself going crazy this year and getting three more wheels to put new Michelins on......The old set will have Conti's DWS on them for winter driving :)

[Hermes]

Damn, nice plan... 8.5 all around?

[danewilson77]

Today I purchased a brand new Style 135 ET50 wheel from the parts department at the dealership. P/N0-36-11-7-896-490. After taxes I payed out $396.94 for one wheel.....I see myself going crazy this year and getting three more wheels to put new Michelins on......The old set will have Conti's DWS on them for winter driving :)

Damn. I need to get me some of that Senior Chief retirement pay fo sho!

[cakM3]

Damn. I need to get me some of that Senior Chief retirement pay fo sho!

you know it :biggrin !!!

@ JP, no...I'm going to stay OEM sizing with these wheels. I happen to like the staggered fitment with spacers :)

Looks like 2012 will be the year of the ZHP in my stable...:thumbsup

[bullfrogs_M3]

I put on my painted trim this last weekend. Looks BOOOYEAAA nice

[ryankokesh]

I put on my painted trim this last weekend. Looks BOOOYEAAA nice

:coolpic

[Stu]

Left it at my parents' house for the week because I figured it'd be safer there than at my apartment complex while I'm gone for break.

Now they're driving it :(

But I owe my mom for letting me drive her Boxster :thumbsup

[nike001]

After work I cleaned my wheels, tires, vacuumed, and wiped down my door jambs with a wet micofiber. I also got rid of some dust that has been accumulating.

The fabric cleaner we have at work in an orange aerosol can is awesome. I use it on pretty much everything. Nice matte look to it.

[Johnmadd]

^company benefits ftw.

[nike001]

It's great. I use the fabric cleaner on cars with lighter colored leather interiors and it removes almost anything. Even on black leather, after using it you can turn over the microfiber and see the dirt (not dye) that came off the seat.

[Sockethead]

After work I cleaned my wheels, tires, vacuumed, and wiped down my door jambs with a wet micofiber. I also got rid of some dust that has been accumulating.

The fabric cleaner we have at work in an orange aerosol can is awesome. I use it on pretty much everything. Nice matte look to it.
What brand of fabric cleaner is that? I'm always looking for something that works better than what I have...

[Hermes]

brace is on the truck and out for delivery

3459

[jayjay_dee]

I bet you cant wait JP...

:like

[Hornung418]

Lights should be here soon!!

[das boots]

brace is on the truck and out for delivery

3459

You need this brace....like 5 months ago????

[Hermes]

You need this brace....like 5 months ago????

what? at least I'll have it now.

btw, met your son last night

[Hornung418]

Missed the delivery of my lights :( Good thing it's raining and I've got school work to do...Otherwise I probably would have torn down my car to slap these puppies in.

[Meric]

Made my girlfriend to read german texts on the headlights. About electrical warning :D

BTW Today I got a coolant light again. It came then went off after 30 min it came and went off then never came back? :S WTH is going on?

[nike001]

Today I washed my car. Did a good job on it this time instead of a normal quick wash. Sonax on the wheels etc etc.

Then it rained. Then I brought it to a buddy who works at a local garage. He told me to bring it up since he was bored. So we waxed my wheels, adjusted my e-brake, and did a CDV delete. Loving it so far. Still mad that after I washed my car it rains.. oh well.



Missed the delivery of my lights :( Good thing it's raining and I've got school work to do...Otherwise I probably would have torn down my car to slap these puppies in.
When is your spring break at WVU?

Made my girlfriend to read german texts on the headlights. About electrical warning :D

BTW Today I got a coolant light again. It came then went off after 30 min it came and went off then never came back? :S WTH is going on?

Fill coolant, let drain in to reservoir, fill coolant, repeat. My guess is that you had your heat on. When you turn your heat on, coolant goes in to your heating core, which probably was just enough to have your coolant light come on.

[Meric]

Fill coolant, let drain in to reservoir, fill coolant, repeat. My guess is that you had your heat on. When you turn your heat on, coolant goes in to your heating core, which probably was just enough to have your coolant light come on.

Yes! I turned it on all the way. When the Indy replaced my water pump he asked me if i had BMW coolant. I had 1/3 coolant in the bottle. Probably going to fill it up.

[mLuMaN83]

My corner lights busted so I needed new ones. Plus a little extra. He

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s268/mluman83/Screenshot2012-03-08at95647PM.png

[LivesNearCostco]

Had a BMW dealer (Crevier in Southern California) take care of the tail light recall.

[Johal E32]

ugh, ECS isn't even receiving my parts until Tuesday, and then they will ship.... I paid $66 for shipping(ground) too.

[Hornung418]

When is your spring break at WVU?

March 24 - April 1

[mr hish]

Just bought the electric m3 mirrors, am having them painted. so as soon as i get them installed ill provide pics.

[danewilson77]

Just bought the electric m3 mirrors, am having them painted. so as soon as i get them installed ill provide pics.

Winning.

[Ryans323i]

Just bought the electric m3 mirrors, am having them painted. so as soon as i get them installed ill provide pics.

One of my favorite mods. Euro glass too?

[jayjay_dee]

My corner lights busted so I needed new ones. Plus a little extra. He

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s268/mluman83/Screenshot2012-03-08at95647PM.png

Free shipping, winning!!! lol...

[johnrando]

Just bought the electric m3 mirrors, am having them painted. so as soon as i get them installed ill provide pics.

Wasn't there some trick about installing those with our cars and having the ribbons match up?

[cakM3]

John,

With OEM ///M3 side mirrors you have to swap out the motors. The motors that come with the OEM ///M3 side mirrors are wired, not ribbon. The challenging part is mounting the ribbon motors so that when you pop on the mirrors they are centered on the mirror housing. You have to make modifications to the baseplate where the motor mounts and that takes time and patience.

I helped BP sort out his mirror issues on his passenger ///M3 side mirror and it took us most of the day to get is pretty much sorted out. Easier to do with two people. Oh, I almost forgot... for those who have sedans, you also have to modify the baseplates on these mirrors for them to fit. Something you guys with coupes and verts don't have to worry about. All of us with ribbon motors, however, have to deal with lining up and mounting the ribbon motors on the M3 mirror baseplate inside the mirror housing...


After a week of messy weather and cold, I managed to get my ZHP washed again....always nice to have a clean ZHP :biggrin

[Chad44]

Cried on its hood... Found it keyed with foot prints on the hood about half an hour ago...


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[Chad44]

Oh yeah, and the driver side mirror almost snapped off, Roundel scratched up with pry marks...


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[Newjack]

Cried on its hood... Found it keyed with foot prints on the hood about half an hour ago...


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Damn that's rough...Any idea who might have done it?

[Chad44]

Some jealous ass hat at my college... The campus security said it happens all the time, and when it's done the way it was to my car, it's jealousy... Fahking ahhh, now I have to pay my deductible and find a reputable paint shop...


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[Hermes]

Damn, sorry to hear about that

[Chad44]

I guess on an upside, my paint will be fresh for the reunion... And it's a good time to convert to m3 mirrors... I'm going to take this in a positive direction, because I'm getting heartburn thinking about it all messed up.


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[Johnmadd]

Cried on its hood... Found it keyed with foot prints on the hood about half an hour ago...


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Oh yeah, and the driver side mirror almost snapped off, Roundel scratched up with pry marks...


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Wow, that sucks really bad. Police report filed?

[webster]

Damn, sorry to hear about that

+1

[johnrando]

+1

Oh no! +2

[drfreeman]

Feel sorry to hear that, have you tried to use the wax and buffer it ? How deep is the keyed mark ?

[Chad44]

Wow, that sucks really bad. Police report filed?

Done, with the campus police which are Staties since it's a community college...


Feel sorry to hear that, have you tried to use the wax and buffer it ? How deep is the keyed mark ?

They are pretty deep, I'm not going to touch it until the appraiser sees it, I couldn't imagine most of them being buffed out... some parts, but mostly not... we will see when I see an appraiser.

[danewilson77]

Oh no! +2

+3

[Nomar06]

When I did the FCABs last weekend I noticed the under carriage being really dirty so I had to do something about it.....

Before:

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy114/Nomar006/CIMG3610.jpg

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy114/Nomar006/CIMG3609.jpg


After:

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy114/Nomar006/CIMG3612.jpg

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy114/Nomar006/CIMG3614.jpg

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy114/Nomar006/CIMG3613.jpg

[Hermes]

When I did the FCABs last weekend I noticed the under carriage being really dirty so I had to do something about it.....

Before:

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy114/Nomar006/CIMG3610.jpg

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy114/Nomar006/CIMG3609.jpg


After:

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy114/Nomar006/CIMG3612.jpg

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy114/Nomar006/CIMG3614.jpg

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy114/Nomar006/CIMG3613.jpg

Nice! Might have to do this myself

[Nomar06]

I used some simple green and a brush. Took me a bit of time but I was using a little brush, a bike chain brush, lol.

[iZHP]

Re-installed my headlights after the FX-R retrofit.

[midlandtech]

Washed the car for the upcoming trip =)


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[Hermes]

I will make an attempt changing my windshield cowl tonight if I don't get too tired... still adjusting back to US time zones

[das boots]

Nomar06....did you remove your undercoating from the undercarriage? It looked so polished.....

[Nomar06]

I don't think it was the undercoating. The same "pan" brand new looks the same as the cleaned version of mine.

[static667]

Cried on its hood... Found it keyed with foot prints on the hood about half an hour ago...


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[Ryans323i]

Chad that sucks to hear. I'm so sorry this happened. I really hope everything gets handled and the perpetrators are caught.

This is another reason I want the dash cam.

[M0nk3y]

I will make an attempt changing my windshield cowl tonight if I don't get too tired... still adjusting back to US time zones

When my sister was study abroad in the summer she had like a week of adjustment needed to get back to our time


Chad that sucks to hear. I'm so sorry this happened. I really hope everything gets handled and the perpetrators are caught.

This is another reason I want the dash cam.

Werd

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[ryankokesh]

Chad that sucks to hear. I'm so sorry this happened. I really hope everything gets handled and the perpetrators are caught.

This is another reason I want the dash cam.

Would it be recording while parked though?


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[M0nk3y]

Would it be recording while parked though?


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Some dash-cams, like the ones I was looking at, turn on when they sense movement in front of the car OR sense a big impact, like a hit and run

[derbo]

My alarm kept randomly going off. I got a new hood switch since my alarm wouldn't beep when I locked my car occasionally.

[edlvrt]

Had my first ever track time! Our local BMWCCA club held its monthly meeting this morning at the brand new NOLA Motorsports Park which is only 15 minutes from downtown. NOLA MSP recently finished construction on the karting and north track. The track management gave us their presentation and said that in its longest configuration the karting track (1.4 miles) and the entire north+south track when completed (5.5 miles) are among the longest in the US.

While it wasn't really track time, per say, we were allowed to take our cars in a group on two parade laps of the north track at a pretty fast clip. Hopefully once the track is complete and management has recovered some of the cost of construction, the daily prices will come down some and our BMW club will be able to have some real events out there.

We had a good turnout with a beautiful 3.0 CSL, E30 M3, two e36 and two E46 M3s, 1M, and assorted E30, 36, 39, 46s, but only one ZHP. That doesn't make me special like the CSL, right? I only grabbed a few quick shots

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5002/5247354010_ccbd72f245_z.jpg

http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/4526/p3100384.jpg

http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/5346/p3100385.jpg

[Hermes]

http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/4526/p3100384.jpg

Loving the CSL...

[spencers]

Pics of 1M...

[edlvrt]

sorry, I guess I get the ban stick as I didn't get any pics of the 1M. I grabbed my point and shoot while running out the door, but didn't realize the battery only had enough juice for a few pictures. But I was right behind the 1M for the laps. He pulled away from me as you would expect when we hit the straight.

[Hermes]

Kyle,

I still have the plates, I'll probably send them out on Monday. Brandon gave me 2 for you.

JP

[M0nk3y]

Kyle,

I still have the plates, I'll probably send them out on Monday. Brandon gave me 2 for you.

JP

I love you...take your time.

I gotta find a way to thank you and Brandon. That's awesome

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[Chad44]

I have thought of doing a multi channel cam system for autocross and track days, but I may need to get it put in with motion sensors for this type of situation...

Also, I just realized i posted in the wrong thread on this from my phone earlier today, but I also bought a set of roof rack bars... oem oval bars, used once, they looked brand new and were a steal at $80...

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[danewilson77]

New front right coilover installed.

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[MrMaico]

Installed my BMW Performance CF strut bar yesterday. Looks awesome and seemed to tighten up the handling a bit......

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?6459-OEM-BMW-Performance-Strut-Brace&p=159428#post159428

http://mrmaico.smugmug.com/Cars/BMW-333Ci/i-psxpbxF/0/XL/IMG1592-XL.jpg

[cakM3]

Installed my BMW Performance CF strut bar yesterday. Looks awesome and seemed to tighten up the handling a bit......


http://mrmaico.smugmug.com/Cars/BMW-333Ci/i-psxpbxF/0/XL/IMG1592-XL.jpg

Looks nice :thumbsup

Funny how these Performance CF Strut Bars are showing up :)

[aurelius]

Recipe for a happy M54:

http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l584/aurelius3/Random%20BMW%20Pics/a8992e0b.jpg

[MiniD]

Painted lower mesh grill black and installed CF roundels.

[GMATT]

Took the car cover off started it up ... and wiped down the whole exterior. Fell in love again with the styling and just the overall look of the car. Supposed to rain a day or two this week so hopefully that will wash the salt off the roads. Miles are 89640


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[Hornung418]

3480

[spencers]

^ Legit x2

[ryankokesh]

Oil change!


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[HokieZHP]

Drove it! I detailed it before going on vacation so it's been sitting in the garage all cleaned up waiting for me to get back so today I drove it back up to school.

[Nomar06]

Detailed....smooth as a babies bottom now....

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy114/Nomar006/CIMG3643.jpg

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy114/Nomar006/CIMG3648.jpg


Had a casualty....front emblem was cracked and the blue tape killed it. Going to order one tonight.

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy114/Nomar006/CIMG3638.jpg

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy114/Nomar006/CIMG3634.jpg

[zhp43867]

Well done! I love that feeling when a cars paint has just been detailed.

[Nomar06]

I threw a MF towel on the hood and it just slid all the way off the other side. Perfectly clean MF towel went straight to the dirty pile, lol.

[meeceboy78]

Rotors, pads, tie rod ends, control arms

[static667]

Today I did my oil filter housing gasket. And while I was in there, I replaced the lower intake boot, cleaned my DISA, removed a mouse nest from my alternator intake housing (the part attached to the alternator), replaced my cabin air filter, changed my oil filter, and filled up with a nice fresh batch of Mobil 5W-30 synthetic. If Autohaus had sent me the right tensioner, I would have replaced that, to. But they sent the wrong one. Not just the wrong one, but one that isn't even for my car.

Since the tensioner I have is the gas piston type, I think I'll just be replacing the pulley anyway. I'll be ordering the pulley, my upper intake hose, and a FSR before long.



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[cakM3]

Changed from a silver CAI cover to a black one :)
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[danewilson77]

Interesting.... Looks good Charlie.

Well done Kyle.

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[zhp43867]

sorry, I guess I get the ban stick as I didn't get any pics of the 1M. I grabbed my point and shoot while running out the door, but didn't realize the battery only had enough juice for a few pictures. But I was right behind the 1M for the laps. He pulled away from me as you would expect when we hit the straight.

You're gonna have a zhp buddy down in Nola next year! (Me)


Recipe for a happy M54:

http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l584/aurelius3/Random%20BMW%20Pics/a8992e0b.jpg

Are you gunna use the anti-friction coating? The moly coating itself I've heard is great stuff!

[cakM3]

I'll get a day time pic tomorrow morning.....looked good when I installed it tonight but not enough light to get a good pic installed...

[nike001]

UGH.. oil light came on today after turning her off. I changed my oil at 113,600... and it's about 117,400 miles now. I've also added a quart a couple months ago as well.. Not sure what to do about it now.

[M0nk3y]

UGH.. oil light came on today after turning her off. I changed my oil at 113,600... and it's about 117,400 miles now. I've also added a quart a couple months ago as well.. Not sure what to do about it now.

When my car was around 100k+ miles til when I sold it @ 132k, I had to add about a quart every 5-7k miles. It was burning it, never found and issue. Had multiple mechanics check it out and nothing was wrong with it either.

[Hornung418]

Attempted to level my Xenons...unscrewed the Horizontal leveler on the passenger side :facepalm

Any ideas how to reattach with out removing the whole assembly? Super pissed right now.

[nike001]

When my car was around 100k+ miles til when I sold it @ 132k, I had to add about a quart every 5-7k miles. It was burning it, never found and issue. Had multiple mechanics check it out and nothing was wrong with it either.

Something I have to live with I guess. There was just a 3.0 X5 that needed to be torn down and rebuilt for drinking oil.. good for the owner that it was covered under warranty.

I found out that theres a CB e46 M3 ZCP at the dealer that might be for sale soon since the owner is going back to Kuwait. Too bad that it needs $3k worth of work because of the SMG. Might be kinda worth it if it can be acquired for a low price.

BTW, did you ever end up shipping that Klasse sealant?

[M0nk3y]

Something I have to live with I guess. There was just a 3.0 X5 that needed to be torn down and rebuilt for drinking oil.. good for the owner that it was covered under warranty.

I found out that theres a CB e46 M3 ZCP at the dealer that might be for sale soon since the owner is going back to Kuwait. Too bad that it needs $3k worth of work because of the SMG. Might be kinda worth it if it can be acquired for a low price.

BTW, did you ever end up shipping that Klasse sealant?

I sent you a PM afterwards and never got a response :/

I asked you a question regarding shipping it, and possibly covering shipping. I'm giving you the whole bottle. It's up in Cleveland, but my dad and send it out with a phone call

[nike001]

I sent you a PM afterwards and never got a response :/

I asked you a question regarding shipping it, and possibly covering shipping. I'm giving you the whole bottle. It's up in Cleveland, but my dad and send it out with a phone call

Shit, I just checked and I remember even typing a response to that.. something must have happened where it didn't go through, or I didn't actually hit send. Sorry about that. I'll cover the shipping, No big deal. Send me a PayPal or let me know what it costs to ship and I'll PayPal the cost to you to cover it.

[imola red zhp]

Doing ECS cooling refresh right now having hard time with expansion tank removal....... any ideas...thanks

[Pip]

Dane has a great expansion tank removal DIY. Wish I could help more. I ended up pulling and twisting from the top but I had to be extremely careful not to break the bracket that goes onto the radiator. Make sure all the clips and stuff are loose on the bottom. It is held in by a gasket so it can be tricky to pop off.


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[Pip]

I'll get a day time pic tomorrow morning.....looked good when I installed it tonight but not enough light to get a good pic installed...

Plasti dip? Or just black rattle can?


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[Pip]

Doing ECS cooling refresh right now having hard time with expansion tank removal....... any ideas...thanks

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?5738-BMW-E46-330i-ZHP-Expansion-Tank-Removal-Made-Easy

:shifty

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[Meric]

Ordered a new wheel lock key from my local dealer. Thank god i remember the number that was on the key. That saved me $60.. Now only paying $27.

[imola red zhp]

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?5738-BMW-E46-330i-ZHP-Expansion-Tank-Removal-Made-Easy

:shifty


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Thanks Pip......

[cakM3]

Plasti dip? Or just black rattle can?


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Pip,

Black rattle can

Here are the pics I took this morning:


http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/photocopy-3.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/photo-23.jpg

I like this better than silver...:) I also like how the aFe label jumps out on the lid...

[johnrando]

Agree Charlie, that looks good in black.

[zhp43867]

UGH.. oil light came on today after turning her off. I changed my oil at 113,600... and it's about 117,400 miles now. I've also added a quart a couple months ago as well.. Not sure what to do about it now.

Does it burn oil- as in it's on the exhaust tips? Have you ever done any type of carbon cleanup? Do you know what the previous oil change intervals were (before you bought it)?

[MiniD]

Bought an OEM E46 M3 dead pedal today.

[nike001]

Does it burn oil- as in it's on the exhaust tips? Have you ever done any type of carbon cleanup? Do you know what the previous oil change intervals were (before you bought it)?

I've never seen oil on the exhaust tips so I don't know. No carbon cleanup was ever done.. only about 2 bottles of Chevron Techron injector cleaner. I'm afraid to use seafoam or anything of that sort in fear of messing anything up. I've heard that it trashes o2 sensors. I have to find the PO's email from when I got it. I'm assuming he did 15k intervals.. or maybe even half that because when I did my VCG + VANOS, the thing was clean as hell.

[imola red zhp]

Finished cooling refresh plus rouge pulleys and bmw performance intake.
Sucks the lower hose is defective leaks from retaining ring .
Thanks to Johnnygraphic who lives 3 blocks away had a spare and dropped one off to me at 10 pm now thats family!!!!!!

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[cakM3]

Finished cooling refresh plus rouge pulleys and bmw performance intake.
Sucks the lower hose is defective leaks from retaining ring .
Thanks to Johnnygraphic who lives 3 blocks away had a spare and dropped one off to me at 10 pm now thats family!!!!!!

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That's good news :thumbsup We take care of each other :biggrin

[nike001]

This past paycheck and next weeks paycheck will be going to my car. It'll either be towards a H&R suspension, Cooling system, or something else that is potentially wrong with my suspension ATM.

[cakM3]

I talked to my body shop guy and it looks like my OEM ///M3 side mirrors and CF Arqray lip will be going on the ZHP over the weekend :biggrin Pics will be posted soon...

[das boots]

Along this line of M3 side mirrors, I did see an aftermarket side mirrors mounted which have the split image and is a plug & play. Anybody know anything about this?

[Jon D]

Dropped the ZHP off at the body shop

Refinish and paint front bumper
Refinish and paint grill
Color match fog lights and reflectors
Full color match detail when that's done

Hoping car looks like new when done.... Pics to follow.

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[nike001]

http://img.tapatalk.com/4b6199dc-d711-3327.jpg

Can anyone spot anything wrong with this? This is my left (driver) rear side and this corner seems to squat down when I make quick right hand turns. It's pretty spongey and almost seems like a tire is flat. On Sunday I even pulled over to check my rear tire because I thought something was wrong.

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[danewilson77]

It should not be sitting on bump stop? Is that a static shot?

Shock is toast?

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[nike001]

It should not be sitting on bump stop? Is that a static shot?

Shock is toast?

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I jacked up the rear end to take a look at the shock and snapped this picture. I sent this picture to Terra and he said that he thinks my shock mount is destroyed and that the bump stop shouldn't be that high. I have no idea what a normal one looks like so I have zero knowledge on this. I'm assuming my shock is done for.

[spencers]

I see fluid all over the dust sleeve...

[Johnmadd]

Dead shock.

[nike001]

I see fluid all over the dust sleeve...

That's what I noticed as well. Agh, time for new suspension.

Votes? H&R Sport Cup?

[johnrando]

That's what I noticed as well. Agh, time for new suspension.

Votes? H&R Sport Cup?

I absolutely love my H&R Cup Kit with the race springs, so either Sport or Touring would get my vote.

[edlvrt]

Yesterday, I almost took a crowbar to the windshield but decided instead to rip through the gears to relieve some frustration and try to convince myself that this car may be worth keeping. After spending $2000 a little over a month ago on A/C repairs, my A/C is behaving like it is low on refrigerant again, blowing warm air out of the passenger side vents. I'll call the shop that did the work in a bit, but right now I'm really let down that BMW can't build A/C systems that are reliable. Or maybe my 0/3 track record when it comes to BMW and A/C is a sign from God that I should buy a Ford.:mob:mad:mad:mad:mad:mad:mad:mad

[nike001]

I absolutely love my H&R Cup Kit with the race springs, so either Sport or Touring would get my vote.

I've heard nothing but good things about them. I'd get the race springs.. but I wouldn't be able to fit in my driveway..lol. So I'll be going the Sport route.

[imola red zhp]

Yesterday, I almost took a crowbar to the windshield but decided instead to rip through the gears to relieve some frustration and try to convince myself that this car may be worth keeping. After spending $2000 a little over a month ago on A/C repairs, my A/C is behaving like it is low on refrigerant again, blowing warm air out of the passenger side vents. I'll call the shop that did the work in a bit, but right now I'm really let down that BMW can't build A/C systems that are reliable. Or maybe my 0/3 track record when it comes to BMW and A/C is a sign from God that I should buy a Ford.:mob:mad:mad:mad:mad:mad:mad:mad

Sorry about your frustration...hope something works out,

My opinion only Ford would not be my choice for replacing the Ultimate Driving Machine.


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[webster]

i would make a smartass comment about rolling your windows down as an alternative, but then your regulators would probably go out in some sort of ironic BMW failure. lol jk, sorry about your situation. my first car was an E32 7 series that had no AC, which is actually the reason we got rid of it.

[das boots]

+1. I had a E34 '92 525i 5 spd as my DD. Also no AC and no radio for a couple of years. Got rid of it fast after I bought the ZHP...

[edlvrt]

i would make a smartass comment about rolling your windows down as an alternative, but then your regulators would probably go out in some sort of ironic BMW failure. lol jk, sorry about your situation. my first car was an E32 7 series that had no AC, which is actually the reason we got rid of it.

LOL, you are probably right. The windows work as of now, but it is difficult to call it The Ultimate Driving Machine when all you want to do is get out of the car because you are drowning in sweat from just driving to/from work in a suit. Even this early in the year, the heat and humidity are having a race to see who can reach 90 earliest in the morning. Life goes on, I just needed a place to vent.

[SEGUA I SOGNI]

I just had my accessory belts replaced by a friend of mine that is a Lead Tech at a BMW dealership in the DC area. I also received my bottle of SONAX wheel cleaner and used it over the weekend. By the way, does anybody know how to get dirt off the wheel that seems to be under the clearcoat?

thanks.

[Newjack]

LOL, you are probably right. The windows work as of now, but it is difficult to call it The Ultimate Driving Machine when all you want to do is get out of the car because you are drowning in sweat from just driving to/from work in a suit. Even this early in the year, the heat and humidity are having a race to see who can reach 90 earliest in the morning. Life goes on, I just needed a place to vent.

+1 For Ford's

Got more Sonax today

Gave my baby a wash

In for tips to avoid backsweat while driving

[cakM3]

Started detailing prowlerflier's ZHP while he is away. It will look delicious when he gets back :)

http://img.tapatalk.com/6c22bcfd-1ab7-1a3a.jpg
My ZHP in the background

http://img.tapatalk.com/6c22bcfd-1ade-13e9.jpg
After one pass

http://img.tapatalk.com/6c22bcfd-1af8-6932.jpg

[edlvrt]

+1 For Ford's

In for tips to avoid backsweat while driving

Ice cold A/C! Get your ice cold A/C right her.....oh wait. Nevermind:facepalm:rolleyes

[Pip]

I can't provide a tip to get the car to. Lower temp faster, but try placing a towel over the seat at night or while you're in the office to avoid the leather getting super hot. That and hopefully you've got some level of tint or sunshade.


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[Johnmadd]

Have you tried to pump some more refrigerant into the system?

[Nomar06]

Attempted to remove the front roundel with the screwdriver method.....failed. Going to Harbor Freight tomorrow to see about picking up the small suction cup someone mentioned to remove the roundel.

So it still is fresh in the bag....

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy114/Nomar006/photobucket-13236-1331778401315.jpg

Drank a few of these to cure my fail....

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy114/Nomar006/photobucket-5934-1331517254205.jpg

[wsmeyer]

Attempted to remove the front roundel with the screwdriver method.....failed. Going to Harbor Freight tomorrow to see about picking up the small suction cup someone mentioned to remove the roundel.


You just need a piece of plastic strap. Can't really describe it very well and I don't have one handy to take a pic but like the ones used to hold a pile of newspapers together when they deliver them to the store. Or they use them to strap stuff to pallets.

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[Newjack]

A paper business card will do, or some floss. Use your imagination! It's not on there that tight, you just need to apply the right amount of force at the right location without scratching your paint.

[wsmeyer]

A paper business card will do, or some floss. Use your imagination! It's not on there that tight, you just need to apply the right amount of force at the right location without scratching your paint.

+1 on the dental floss.

Get MacGyver on it!


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[kayger12]

You just need a piece of plastic strap. Can't really describe it very well and I don't have one handy to take a pic but like the ones used to hold a pile of newspapers together when they deliver them to the store. Or they use them to strap stuff to pallets.

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I have the official ZHP Mafia model.

http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff401/Kayger12/2011-01-05_19-33-43_873.jpg

Droid X. Tapatalk. Use it.

[johnrando]

Yes, check out your new one and see where the grommets are. That's where you need to apply the most pressure to pull up, as that's all that holding it in. You can even break the old pins as they aren't going to do anything, just push the broken piece out.

[danewilson77]

I have the official ZHP Mafia model.

http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff401/Kayger12/2011-01-05_19-33-43_873.jpg

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Sweet tool....hehe

How to sell garbage (Old packing material)....by ECSTuning....lol

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330i-M54_3.0L/Exterior/Emblem/ES261617/

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/5.jpg

[Nomar06]

Thanks for the tips but I tried all of that except the strap thingy but prob wouldn't of worked. I couldnt even get the dental floss in between the roundel and the paint. It got to the point where I was tearing up the roundel with the tinniest screwdriver I had, so shortly after that I stopped. Even then it barely lifted up.....

Guess I need to try a combination of a screwdriver and strap thing. I'm sure I can find one at work.


Sweet tool....hehe

How to sell garbage (Old packing material)....by ECSTuning....lol

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330i-M54_3.0L/Exterior/Emblem/ES261617/

They actually sell that? lol

[Johnmadd]

My roundel was tight fit like yours, couldn't get anything under it. I used a small screw driver with a piece of duct tape over it and was very careful and eventually came off.

[Nomar06]

Got a few removal tools...lol

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy114/Nomar006/photobucket-8721-1331824409486.jpg

Going to give it a try on my lunch break.

[Nomar06]

Ugh....the strap thingies will go in on one spot but won't go out the other. Went to HF and spent 20mins to find the small suction cup only to realize I forgot my wallet at work.

[llll1l1ll]

Not today, but on Monday I washed my car.

[wsmeyer]

Ugh....the strap thingies will go in on one spot but won't go out the other. Went to HF and spent 20mins to find the small suction cup only to realize I forgot my wallet at work.

Those strap things should work perfectly, just push it in at the top with a little sawing motion and work it down the side, then pull the roundel up.

3508

William.

[webster]

finally bought new floor mats. was debating between OEM or something different, decided to go with the bav auto plush mats w/ silver piping. looks like this:

http://www.bavauto.com/assets/imglib500/pm_serge.jpg

should complement silbergrau exterior and my interior nicely, esp. with the grey M3 style gauge cluster face i just bought as well as the Coby wheel and all the alcantara...

[aurelius]

Yesterday, I almost took a crowbar to the windshield but decided instead to rip through the gears to relieve some frustration and try to convince myself that this car may be worth keeping. After spending $2000 a little over a month ago on A/C repairs, my A/C is behaving like it is low on refrigerant again, blowing warm air out of the passenger side vents.

Have you replaced the water valve? Also known as heater control valve. It's crazy easy but do it when stone cold so you won't lose any coolant. I have a DIY bookmarked for that. PM me if you want me to dig it up. ECS has a good price on the part. It's located under the upper intake boot.

Part # 64118369805

[Nomar06]

Those strap things should work perfectly, just push it in at the top with a little sawing motion and work it down the side, then pull the roundel up.

William.

Finally got it off....The straps I used weren't as wide as the one in your pics but after breaking the strap twice it finally popped of with a screwdriver shoved under it to pry up.

[edlvrt]

Have you replaced the water valve? Also known as heater control valve. It's crazy easy but do it when stone cold so you won't lose any coolant. I have a DIY bookmarked for that. PM me if you want me to dig it up. ECS has a good price on the part. It's located under the upper intake boot.

Part # 64118369805

No, as far as I know it is original. My heater works fine though, blows hot when set to hot and ambient when set to cold. But when you turn the A/C on and engage the compressor, the air doesn't get cold, even with the dash dial set to 3 cold dots and the temp on 59*. I don't understand how the heater valve would impact the A/C, but I guess I have seen crazier things...

The car is back in the shop that originally did the work. I'll let yall know what they find.

[aurelius]

That's the classic symptom of a stuck heater valve. Save yourself some bucks and order one today and pop it in when it arrives.

At the very least don't let the shop nail you for a bunch of labor. This would take a pro mechanic 15 mins at most.

[Ryans323i]

Bam.

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm142/aprilsmom04/DasDame.jpg

[Newjack]

Bam.

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm142/aprilsmom04/DasDame.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/FdJb4.gif

[johnrando]

Love it Ryan!!!!

:chuck

[Washburn]

Finally did the Home Link DIY today...
everything works, and now just have to get it programmed to the garage door when move to the new place...
Total cost $65 :) (Thanks to all the tips you guys gave me on this forum):

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

[Nomar06]

Very nice Ryan!

Today I drove the poo out of the car! I am spending the weekend at Deals Gap, NC aka Tail of the Dragon. Getting used to how the car handles when pushed to the edge.

Quick question....is there supposed to be a rubber seal on the cap of the power steering? I guess from the quick switch back turns I am getting some fluid to come out. Looks like there is one there but might be dried out.

The little yellow light between the gauges likes winking at me, lol.

[Hornung418]

Put a sock over the reservoir until you can get a new seal on it. But it will weep when driven hard.

[nike001]

Put a sock over the reservoir until you can get a new seal on it. But it will weep when driven hard.

I just noticed that for the first time, my reservoir was leaking a bit. Another thing to add to the never-ending 'to do' list

[az3579]

Today, I cheated on my ZHP...





... With a Kia Optima.
And fell in love with the tramp.

[Johnmadd]

Today, I cheated on my ZHP...





... With a Kia Optima.
And fell in love with the tramp.

Jane, you whore!

[midlandtech]

Did some off roading in the ZHP up a unpaved mountain road full of switchbacks and 1000+ ft drop offs took it like a champ and didnt bottom out once.... Then coming down the mountain (paved road) I got to learn what a hamann front lip will do to a roadrunner no damage to the car I'm just glad a coyote wasn't tailing him


~Steve
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[danewilson77]

^hehe

HTC Thunderbolt+TT

[imola red zhp]

Replaced lower radiator hose, and new A/C belt
sent from Dennis' Droid using tapatalk

[cakM3]

Primed my Arqray lip and OEM M3 side mirrors for paint. Will be painting them Imola today :)

Mirror housings look good in a frozen color...
http://img.tapatalk.com/6c22bcfd-86c7-4b5d.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/6c22bcfd-86d1-ae28.jpg

Taped off area will be exposed carbon fiber after its all done :)
http://img.tapatalk.com/6c22bcfd-86de-58ff.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/6c22bcfd-86eb-85ab.jpg

All items ready for Imola paint :)
http://img.tapatalk.com/6c22bcfd-871a-5833.jpg

[kayger12]

Gonna look awesome, Charlie.

Can't wait to see the finished product.

[danewilson77]

Gonna look awesome, Charlie.

Can't wait to see the finished product.

Werd.

HTC Thunderbolt+TT

[MiniD]

I am itching for a new mod, just not sure what.

[cakM3]

Werd.

HTC Thunderbolt+TT

going to get that look finished DW :p

@ Keith... thanks, you will at the Mafia reunion :thumbsup

[cakM3]

Bam.

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm142/aprilsmom04/DasDame.jpg

Very nice Ryan :thumbsup

[Ryans323i]

Did some off roading in the ZHP up a unpaved mountain road full of switchbacks and 1000+ ft drop offs took it like a champ and didnt bottom out once.... Then coming down the mountain (paved road) I got to learn what a hamann front lip will do to a roadrunner no damage to the car I'm just glad a coyote wasn't tailing him


~Steve
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Good to hear. I lol'd at the coyote part.


Very nice Ryan :thumbsup

Thanks Charlie. Your mods are going to look awesome. So glad you're leaving part of the lip CF.

[cakM3]

Going to look good Ryan....:)

[UdubBadger]

cool

[az3579]

Charlie,
Your body shop guy is slow. Should be done by now!!!!! :biggrin

[Meric]

Topped off my coolant. Hope not to see that light again.

Helped a friend to install his AE's.

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/3311/img1197k.jpg

[Oli77]

Cleaned MAF, ICV and intake. See here (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?2559-First-year-of-E46-ownership.-Cost-impressions-maintenance./page2) post 59.

[cakM3]

Today I dropped off my ZHP to my friend's body shop to have my Arqray lip and OEM M3 side mirrors installed. It will be there for a few days....guess I will have to drive the ///M in the mean time :) I should have updated pics tomorrow...

[Ryans323i]

Replaced my water pump, belts and AC tensioner pulley.

David stopped by and did some maintenance on his ZHP. I'll let him chime in about that. He did, however, let me drive his ZHP, and wow. It was the first I've ever driven a ZHP and it is sweet. I really like the power bands. Compared to my 323i, the ZHP has more low rpm juice (Yes I know there's more hp but it was just nice to feel it!). Also for an automatic it shifted really smoothly and had good throttle response. He's got the H&R cup springs on and the ride was firm yet very comfortable. Overall I was very impressed. Thanks so much for letting me driver her David!

[kayger12]

^^Win.

Changed out her diff fluid.

Stripped her trans fill bolt...

[UdubBadger]

About to give her the first hand wash by me


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk... Bitches

[Hermes]

Debating on whether or not to buy a set of the BMW Performance rotors, price is the only thing holding me back (~$1000 for all four)

[Meric]

I think It's too much for wear/tear item. Just saying.

Also Don't have to wear green today since i have an oxfordgreen II :D

[Newjack]

Debating on whether or not to buy a set of the BMW Performance rotors, price is the only thing holding me back (~$1000 for all four)


(~$1000 for all four)



http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h217/Hotaru_Malus/hnnnng.jpg

[Hermes]

Yeah, but they are 3.1lbs lighter each... That's 12lbs unsprung without changing my 135's. What do lightweight wheels cost?


Also, OE front rotors list at $320 for the pair, the performance floating cross-drilled are $500... Still not exactly cheap.

To give you a price comparison, brand new OE rotors for my 2002 are $30 each

[UdubBadger]

Just washed the car, noticed a bunch of tree sap like stuff all over the lower 3rd of the car and was like WTF?

Then I noticed it was specifically concentrated under the side skirts right behind each wheel - very heavy right at the edge. Then I realized what it all was...


I'm literally MELTING my winter tires from all the driving I've been doing this week.

FUCK