What did you do for your ZHP/BMW today?

[Mtnman]

Changed rear diff fluid, finally! Thanks to ryan for letting me borrow her shop. She's running smoothly again. Helped ryan bleed her cooling system after a water pump change, but she had finished the rest of it before I got there, so that's all I cld help with.

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[kayger12]

Changed rear diff fluid, finally! Thanks to ryan for letting me borrow her shop. She's running smoothly again. Helped ryan bleed her cooling system after a water pump change, but she had finished the rest of it before I got there, so that's all I cld help with.

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Nice. We were diff fluid change twins today.

[nike001]

Agh I need to do my Diff fluid.

I worked today and then I came home and washed/clayed and waxed my car. I'm exhausted. It took me under 4 hours so it wasn't that bad. I applied wax via my PC and it was a lot easier and probably worked better than hand application. I have high hopes in thinking that it may have taken a few swirls out and got rid of my holograms. We'll see tomorrow I guess.. too dark now.

[az3579]

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

THIS. +1000000


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

So, JP, you'd be paying $790 more for a set of Performance rotors that offer a measly amount of weight savings. Look at the numbers and you'll realize just what a difference that is in price for a weight savings that will gain you almost no performance advantage. Just saying...

Turner sells OE front rotors for about $160:
http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-3861-front-brake-rotors-e46-330-z4-30si-pair.aspx

And rears for about $130:
http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-3862-rear-brake-rotors-e46-330i-330ci-330xi-pair.aspx


$710... for 12lbs. That's a set of wheels... or close to it.

Of course, this $710 figures self labor. Rotors are super easy to do, but if you want a shop to do it, you're still looking at hundreds less for OE blanks than the performance rotors.


But if you still want to do it, go for it. If money is a concern, you can't beat OE blanks. If not, bling it up baby!

[cakM3]

Clayed and detailed a good friend's ZHP today :) Here are a few pics showing my work. Steve gets to have his baby back tonight :thumbsup

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Tapatalk + iPhone4

[brettbimmer]

^Looks awesome Cakm3!

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[cakM3]

Thanks brett :)

Tapatalk + iPhone4

[spencers]

Painted the rear parcel shelf back to black.

Gave the car a much needed bath, despite a 90% chance of rain Monday. Had to get all the tree sex off the paint/windows.

[elric]

Had windows tinted. Replaced the VANOS seals, along with new valve cover gasket kit .... and installed my new AFE intake. Next will be a diff and tranny fluid change.


http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee123/elrice36/20120317_120328.jpg

[danewilson77]

^^Win.

Changed out her diff fluid.

Stripped her trans fill bolt...

Wut?

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[Johnmadd]

Had windows tinted. Replaced the VANOS seals, along with new valve cover gasket kit .... and installed my new AFE intake. Next will be a diff and tranny fluid change.


http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee123/elrice36/20120317_120328.jpg

Nice tint job.

[e3thekid]

filled her up and drove in a spirited manner. 22.8 mpg =(

[Meric]

Auch.. I washed her today and fell in love with it again.

[kayger12]

Wut?

HTC Thunderbolt+TT

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?6589-It-s-Always-the-Easy-Things...

[nike001]

Auch.. I washed her today and fell in love with it again.

This happens with me all the time. I think it happens to everyone...

[nike001]

Alright, my mini spring detail went well! Just got her out in the sun for inspection since when I was done yesterday it was dark. NO MORE holograms and a good deal of swirls taken out (PO took good care of her, minimal swirls..and if any, they were VERY light) Since I'm still afraid of my PC7424, I went light with a blue pad and some mothers cleaning wax from my local store.
http://wiki.eth-0.nl/images/9/9e/Great_success.jpg

[MrMaico]

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

I'm pretty sure that's just the fronts that have the aluminum hat and are lighter. That's the way mine are at least. I checked prices at Husker BMW and it's only $772 for the set of the new version that is slotted and drilled where the old ones were just drilled.

http://www.bmwmercedesparts.com/partlocator/index.cfm?siteid=215771

Or better yet, $692 here......

http://www.thebmwpartstore.com/

I've never done business with them yet but their prices seem to be the best I've found.

Glad I got them when they were on clearance for around $80 each.

[cakM3]

washed the ///M today and will be visiting my ZHP at the body shop this evening :)

[Hermes]

THIS. +1000000



So, JP, you'd be paying $790 more for a set of Performance rotors that offer a measly amount of weight savings. Look at the numbers and you'll realize just what a difference that is in price for a weight savings that will gain you almost no performance advantage. Just saying...

Turner sells OE front rotors for about $160:
http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-3861-front-brake-rotors-e46-330-z4-30si-pair.aspx

And rears for about $130:
http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-3862-rear-brake-rotors-e46-330i-330ci-330xi-pair.aspx


$710... for 12lbs. That's a set of wheels... or close to it.

Of course, this $710 figures self labor. Rotors are super easy to do, but if you want a shop to do it, you're still looking at hundreds less for OE blanks than the performance rotors.


But if you still want to do it, go for it. If money is a concern, you can't beat OE blanks. If not, bling it up baby!

I agree they are overpriced, that's the only reason I haven't bought them... and yeah, I would do them myself. Turner is selling the old version for $500/pair for the fronts

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/image/brakes/brakes_e46_330i_motorsport_crossdrilled_rotors_rea r_34210431905_34210431906_1.jpg

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/image/brakes/brakes_e46_330i_motorsport_crossdrilled_rotors_rea r_34210431905_34210431906_2.jpg


I'm pretty sure that's just the fronts that have the aluminum hat and are lighter. That's the way mine are at least. I checked prices at Husker BMW and it's only $772 for the set of the new version that is slotted and drilled where the old ones were just drilled.

http://www.bmwmercedesparts.com/partlocator/index.cfm?siteid=215771

Or better yet, $692 here......

http://www.thebmwpartstore.com/

I've never done business with them yet but their prices seem to be the best I've found.

Glad I got them when they were on clearance for around $80 each.

Barry, where on those sites do you see them? I can only find the regular rotors listed in the brakes section (those are only about $80 per rotor, so $320 for the set)

[MrMaico]

I agree they are overpriced, that's the only reason I haven't bought them... and yeah, I would do them myself. Turner is selling the old version for $500/pair for the fronts

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/image/brakes/brakes_e46_330i_motorsport_crossdrilled_rotors_rea r_34210431905_34210431906_1.jpg

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/image/brakes/brakes_e46_330i_motorsport_crossdrilled_rotors_rea r_34210431905_34210431906_2.jpg



Barry, where on those sites do you see them? I can only find the regular rotors listed in the brakes section (those are only about $80 per rotor, so $320 for the set)

Search those sites by part number from Realoem.....

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=BD53&mospid=47713&btnr=34_1394&hg=34&fg=05

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=BD53&mospid=47713&btnr=34_1395&hg=34&fg=10

One nice thing about Penskeparts.com is they show the weight of everything....

http://www.penskeparts.com/DiagramsMain.aspx?vid=47620&MG=34&Diagram=34_1394&parts=34112282871

It shows about a 3 lb difference for the fronts between the Perf. and plain ones but the rears only show a .15 lb diff which confirms what I was saying in my other post.

[MrMaico]

This is where I saw a pic of a drilled and slotted Performance rotor before but now it shows it as just drilled. Might be I was wrong in the other post about them being slotted.

http://www.shopbmwusa.com/ProductDetail.aspx?CategoryType=Accessories&ProductId=1065&perf=true

[spencers]

Changed brake fluid today

[static667]

Today I pulled off my wheels, cleaned them, Iron-Xed them, gave them a coat of Griot's Garage one step sealant, and reinstalled them. I know, I know, its not wheel sealant, but when you are on a budget...



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[az3579]

Oh the pain inside of not being able to even say as much as "I drove it" every day that goes by...
I drive my car every single day of the year... and now I can't for a week straight, plus a day. This is unheard of.


So,
I allowed her to sit... outside... unprotected... again... for another day. :shifty

[danewilson77]

To think I got all 4 corners.... BMW Performance rotors for $249 last year.

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[midlandtech]

Gave the car a bath and engine and interior detail after putting 3k miles on it this last week.... I feel so much better


~Steve
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[cakM3]

I payed my ZHP a visit last night and sorted out a passenger strut hat issue I have been dealing with. Thanks to Steve "prowlerflyer", I got a new part and
swapped the old 'worn' strut hat for the newer strut hat. Got it all sorted out and all is well. Now I can progress with my "spring time" mods and get my Arqray lip mounted while my friend and I address the M3 mirror retrofit :)

[Ryans323i]

Gave the car a bath and engine and interior detail after putting 3k miles on it this last week.... I feel so much better


~Steve
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I bet!

[Whitexi]

Today I actually bought it, payed off the remainder of the loan.

[Ryans323i]

I know that feels good! Just think what you can do with the "car payment" money! Stripes? lol

[midlandtech]

I know that feels good! Just think what you can do with the "car payment" money! Stripes? lol

Lol.... Maybe a dragon vinyl down the side?


~Steve
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[johnrando]

I know that feels good! Just think what you can do with the "car payment" money! Stripes? lol


Today I actually bought it, payed off the remainder of the loan.

Love it. Congrats!

[elric]

Today I actually bought it, payed off the remainder of the loan.

Congrats

[Whitexi]

Thanks everyone it does feel good to finally own it.

[cakM3]

congrats :thumbsup

[S85FTW]

In the spirit of losing weight for my wedding in 3 weeks, I decided the ZHP needed to go on a diet as well. So this morning I went in and removed some things that were weighing her down.

I had my box of tools (45lbs! in the trunk!)
Aside from that, with all the CF I have been installing lately, I figured it would be a good idea to take some unnecessary things out.

Coupe curb weight stock 3285lbs
Removed Factory Jack - 5lbs
Removed Donut - 25lbs
Removed Ski bag and all associated flaps and belts - 9lbs
Armrest and center console removed - 8lbs
Oem Trunk Removed - 42lbs
Oem Hood Removed - 45lbs
Oem Battery Removed - 50lbs
CSL Center Console Added - 2lbs
CSL Trunk Added - 18lbs
CF Hood Added - 25lbs
Maxx 94R Battery Added - 39lbs

Total current curb weight 3185lbs (Total of 100lbs lost!)
Oem 235 hp @ 3285 lbs is 13.98lbs per hp
Current 265 hp @ 3185lbs is 12.01lbs per hp

[Hermes]

Nice work Kris, makes me want to do the same to mine

[Ryans323i]

I took her out for a good flogging, first time she's been driven since the water pump change. She performed perfectly. Didn't have any temp problems but I did have to top off the coolant with about .5 quart after I was done. I'll keep the coolant in the trunk for a little while, just to be sure.

[das boots]

Speaking of weight reduction....how much significant weight added in reference to gas mileage and handling if the spare donut was removed and replaced with a full size M3 spare tire? Sorry, no weight scale at home.... Do I have to pump up the rear tires due to added weight? By how much?

[S85FTW]

An M3 spare is 50lbs fully inflated vs 25 for a donut. No different than having a 6 year old in your car with you. You are fine.

[das boots]

50 lbs.? That's it? Feels like a 100. Or maybe I'm out of shape....and age issues.

[Ryans323i]

Speaking of weight reduction....how much significant weight added in reference to gas mileage and handling if the spare donut was removed and replaced with a full size M3 spare tire? Sorry, no weight scale at home.... Do I have to pump up the rear tires due to added weight? By how much?

How the hell did you find a M3 spare!?! I just got one, it's been a year and a half of looking. Jeeze I hate you right now.
Not really, just jealous. Lots of love F*er. :biggrin

[das boots]

LOL...you're killing me. Got it for $80....CL. That's all I got...one M3 wheel to be used as my spare.

[danewilson77]

LOL...you're killing me. Got it for $80....CL. That's all I got...one M3 wheel to be used as my spare.

Yeah.... You're bout ready to get whooped up on.

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[cakM3]

T H I S. :biggrin

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Finally mounted :)

[Jon D]

Looks great

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[MrMaico]

Speaking of weight reduction....how much significant weight added in reference to gas mileage and handling if the spare donut was removed and replaced with a full size M3 spare tire? Sorry, no weight scale at home.... Do I have to pump up the rear tires due to added weight? By how much?

I thought this was an M3 spare?

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=BL93&mospid=47714&btnr=71_0250&hg=71&fg=07

Why not a 135 ZHP wheel spare?

I had thought about looking for a front 135 to use as a spare but hadn't given any thought to the weight savings of having our donut spares. Maybe I'll just stick with what I have now......donut and tire plugs and small compressor. If I can't plug it then I'll change it. It's been many years since I've had a flat tire, hope I didn't just jinx myself. :-)


T H I S. :biggrin

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Finally mounted :)

Looks great Charlie! I have a feeling I'd be too worried about damaging it. Drove a Chevy Volt at work today and I scraped the front valance on a dip in the road, wasn't expecting that. Gotta say, that smooth electric power felt kinda nice. Wierd accelerating hard like that with no engine noise.

[S85FTW]

Mr Maico, I think he means an actual M3 wheel as a spare... I could be wrong.

[UdubBadger]

Looking good Charlie


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[danewilson77]

Damn Chuck!

[jreyes19]

:drool
wishing i had that entire bumper

[das boots]

Mr Maico, I think he means an actual M3 wheel as a spare... I could be wrong.

Yes. An actual M3 wheel (front) to be used as my spare. Couldn't find a 135.

[cakM3]

Thanks everyone! I will be updating better pics in my project thread soon :thumbsup

Not too worried about trashing the lip. I avoid speed bumps and try at all costs to avoid road hazards. I will be driving my ZHP differently now but it will be worth it :)

[nike001]

Mr Maico, I think he means an actual M3 wheel as a spare... I could be wrong.

How did you go about figuring your car has 265hp? I'm willing to bet that if you directly hooked up your stock engine to a dynamometer, with normal wear and tear, I doubt you'd reach 235hp.

[onepercent]

A pair of new rear tires: BF Goodrich G-Force Sport in 255/35R18; new control arm bushings; balance all four tires; alignment. Also I cleaned my dog's dirty paw prints off the passenger seat. It was a big day!

[MiniD]

Installed the OEM E46 M3 dead pedal.

[S85FTW]

How did you go about figuring your car has 265hp? I'm willing to bet that if you directly hooked up your stock engine to a dynamometer, with normal wear and tear, I doubt you'd reach 235hp.

Headers, intake and a tune I know I can definitely dyno 235. With my headers and intake alone I dynoed a 15 whp gain over stock. My headers have no cats btw.

I dyno'd 215 with just headers and intake 3 months ago. I am going to take it to the same dyno when I get back from my honeymoon in April. Assuming the software gave me a 13whp gain as most claim to give, I will be at 264 crank.

[jorbon]

I (had the shop) put a new fuel pump into my zhp today. Just bought is in Feb, 39,000 miles and she let me down on Friday night. Hope this is just part of the getting-to-know-you test, and not the ways of things to come.
The upside was driving my strange/heavily modified e36 318 convertible. What a blast that car is to drive. Starting to reconsider selling her-

[HokieZHP]

pics of the vert?

[johnrando]

How the hell did you find a M3 spare!?! I just got one, it's been a year and a half of looking. Jeeze I hate you right now.
Not really, just jealous. Lots of love F*er. :biggrin

Excuse my ignorance, but what's the big deal about an M3 spare?

[HokieZHP]

Excuse my ignorance, but what's the big deal about an M3 spare?

+1


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[Pip]

I think Ryan has been looking for an M3 spare for a while to match her current wheels. In case of a flat she'd be looking fly instead of on a dinky donut.

[danewilson77]

I think Ryan has been looking for an M3 spare for a while to match her current wheels. In case of a flat she'd be looking fly instead of on a dinky donut.

+1

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[cakM3]

I think Ryan has been looking for an M3 spare for a while to match her current wheels. In case of a flat she'd be looking fly instead of on a dinky donut.

This is correct. Ryan knew I had a full set of OEM 18" M3 wheels in my garage but unfortunately, I'm not looking to break up my set. I have mine as a spare for my ///M. That train of thought just got reinforced the other week when I lost my left rear Style 135 from road debris when I got a flat while driving the ZHP.

[das boots]

Someone over here is selling his full set of M3 wheels. Unfortunately, they are 19".

[az3579]

This is correct. Ryan knew I had a full set of OEM 18" M3 wheels in my garage but unfortunately, I'm not looking to break up my set. I have mine as a spare for my ///M. That train of thought just got reinforced the other week when I lost my left rear Style 135 from road debris when I got a flat while driving the ZHP.

I thought the ones you had were 19's?


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[Meric]

Hello! I have a question about the weisslicht AE. Which one goes in to the Xenons? Bigger ring or the smaller? I'm sorry if its a dumb question.

[aurelius]

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.

So what was the problem?

[nike001]

Hello! I have a question about the weisslicht AE. Which one goes in to the Xenons? Bigger ring or the smaller? I'm sorry if its a dumb question.

smaller. But I thought the wiesslichts were all the same size rings..? I have them and never noticed a difference in size

[Ryans323i]

Excuse my ignorance, but what's the big deal about an M3 spare?


I think Ryan has been looking for an M3 spare for a while to match her current wheels. In case of a flat she'd be looking fly instead of on a dinky donut.

Yeah, I've been looking for an M3 front for awhile. I finally found a good one for ~$80 w/out a tire. My 323 came with a full sized spare, but it's 16", and after my 330 brake upgrade on all four corners the 16" wont fit anymore. Any 17"+ wheel would work but I wanted to match my other wheels. I found lots of sets for sale, but just finding one or getting someone to sell me just one was a pretty hard feat!


This is correct. Ryan knew I had a full set of OEM 18" M3 wheels in my garage but unfortunately, I'm not looking to break up my set. I have mine as a spare for my ///M. That train of thought just got reinforced the other week when I lost my left rear Style 135 from road debris when I got a flat while driving the ZHP.

And I completely understood your train of thought, and had no hard feelings about your decision. I just had to try!

[johnrando]

So Ryan, you powercoated your M3 wheels?

[danewilson77]

Just got done with a double aerate action on my yard with two bags of weed and feed. Leaf blow complete. Round up sprayed. Gardens de-weeded.

Car is up.....since one rim is being fixed (Ugh)

Eating my lean cuisine....lol....then.....tranny and diff fluids.

In the last week.....

~Porkchop done
~Windshield cowl
~Hood badge
~Front right coilover replaced.
~Tranny-Pentosin
~Diff-Redline

~I won't call tires complete until I get the rears.

[midlandtech]

Just got done with a double aerate action on my yard with two bags of weed and feed. Leaf blow complete. Round up sprayed. Gardens de-weeded.

Car is up.....since one rim is being fixed (Ugh)

Eating my lean cuisine....lol....then.....tranny and diff fluids.

In the last week.....

~Porkchop done
~Windshield cowl
~Hood badge
~Front right coilover replaced.
~Tranny-Pentosin
~Diff-Redline

~I won't call tires complete until I get the rears.

Busy guy on question though... Wtf is"pork chop"


~Steve
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[danewilson77]

Busy guy on question though... Wtf is"pork chop"


~Steve
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Pc 8....below.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=EV53&mospid=47725&btnr=41_1098&hg=41&fg=10

[midlandtech]

10-4


~Steve
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[das boots]

Pc 8....below.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=EV53&mospid=47725&btnr=41_1098&hg=41&fg=10

Are all 'pork chops' the same for coupe & sedans?

[Ryans323i]

So Ryan, you powercoated your M3 wheels?

Nope, they're painted. DIY'd of course!


Just got done with a double aerate action on my yard with two bags of weed and feed. Leaf blow complete. Round up sprayed. Gardens de-weeded.

Car is up.....since one rim is being fixed (Ugh)

Eating my lean cuisine....lol....then.....tranny and diff fluids.

In the last week.....

~Porkchop done
~Windshield cowl
~Hood badge
~Front right coilover replaced.
~Tranny-Pentosin
~Diff-Redline

~I won't call tires complete until I get the rears.

You're a busy man!

[LivesNearCostco]

Dane, I'm getting tired just reading your list! However, I have replaced both "pork chops" on my car over the last 2 years. One pork chop broke when I ran over some cones at high speed.

Edit: New Ground Control springs arrived. Haven't actually put them on yet but that is the plan for tonight or tomorrow night. Let me count the nutty twists and turns.... 20 (wheels) + 2 (shocks) + 2 (ride height sensors) + 2 (swaybar links) + 2 (pinch bolts) + 6 (camber plates) + 2 (strut top nuts) = 34 bolts/nuts to be removed and replaced to install 4 springs. +4 more (38 total) if I have to remove rear shocks completely to adjust them for stiffer springs. (I think I can adjust them with just the bottoms disconnected.) If I need to readjust the rear ride height a few times that will be a few more lug nuts.

[MrMaico]

I took the first pic about 35 years ago just south of Garrison Dam on the Missouri River and took the second one today. I had printed a copy of a scan of the old pic to help to get the positioning right but forgot to take it with today so I had to guess. Came pretty close on a couple of the pics. Might have to do it again once it greens up this summer.

http://mrmaico.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Barrys-pictures/1972BMW2002C/92426255_NZ8q5-XL.jpg

http://mrmaico.smugmug.com/Cars/BMW-333Ci/i-C9X2CZM/0/L/IMG1612a-L.jpg

[Hornung418]

if you can get the same positioning, that would make a great composition in the Diptych thread!

[MrMaico]

if you can get the same positioning, that would make a great composition in the Diptych thread!

Diptych thread?

[danewilson77]

Dane, I'm getting tired just reading your list! However, I have replaced both "pork chops" on my car over the last 2 years. One pork chop broke when I ran over some cones at high speed.

Edit: New Ground Control springs arrived. Haven't actually put them on yet but that is the plan for tonight or tomorrow night. Let me count the nutty twists and turns.... 20 (wheels) + 2 (shocks) + 2 (ride height sensors) + 2 (swaybar links) + 2 (pinch bolts) + 6 (camber plates) + 2 (strut top nuts) = 34 bolts/nuts to be removed and replaced to install 4 springs. +4 more (38 total) if I have to remove rear shocks completely to adjust them for stiffer springs. (I think I can adjust them with just the bottoms disconnected.) If I need to readjust the rear ride height a few times that will be a few more lug nuts.

Great work sir.

[Hornung418]

Diptych thread?
http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?5204-The-Diptychs-Thread

[jorbon]

pics of the vert?35583559

Looks stock except a bit lowered. Brand new top not shown in these shots. Bar bolts in and out in 15 minutes for track days. -A very fun car.

Mods: Roots supercharger/Technique tuning sw, sways, struts, springs, -2* camber (reversed M3 hats), 3.91 lsd, single-mass clutch, z3 steering rack.

[Ryans323i]

I took the first pic about 35 years ago just south of Garrison Dam on the Missouri River and took the second one today. I had printed a copy of a scan of the old pic to help to get the positioning right but forgot to take it with today so I had to guess. Came pretty close on a couple of the pics. Might have to do it again once it greens up this summer.

http://mrmaico.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Barrys-pictures/1972BMW2002C/92426255_NZ8q5-XL.jpg

http://mrmaico.smugmug.com/Cars/BMW-333Ci/i-C9X2CZM/0/L/IMG1612a-L.jpg

Definitely need to send these into Roundel.

[johnrando]

if you can get the same positioning, that would make a great composition in the Diptych thread!

Great idea Horny. Also, MrMaico, I agree with your idea to get a shot when the background is greener (more similar) to your original shot. Then, definitely submit it to Roundel like Ryan suggested. Looking forward to seeing that shot.

[LivesNearCostco]

Why thank you, Dane! It turned out to be 36, not 34, as I removed the rear brake hose brackets from RTA so I could really step on the rotor/hub to get the old 7" springs out. New springs went in easier being only 6.5" long. Good news is I didn't have to unbolt RSMs to adjust shocks--I have Koni Series 30 "push button and twist" rear shocks so I don't have to compress them to adjust the rebound.

I raised rear adjusters one turn (springs are shorter but stiffer) and lowered front adjusters one turn (springs same length but stiffer). Ride heights slightly higher nwo. Looks like I should lower all adjusters one more turn. Now that I bothered to do the math (which I should have done before wrenching), it looks like I should have lowered front two turns and left rear adjusters where they were. How long do you think I should wait for new rear springs to settle before adjusting ride height?


Great work sir.

[cakM3]

Those darn 'painted on' pinstripes are now history :biggrin

Finally got them all deleted from my ZHP :)

[johnrando]

Those darn 'painted on' pinstripes are now history :biggrin

Finally got them all deleted from my ZHP :)

The progress just keeps on coming.

[UdubBadger]

Diptych thread?

go retake that shot of your ZHP when the tree has leaves and I promise you it'll get published with the one of the older one. I'll do some post work for you on the images if you'd like.

[cakM3]

Took my ///M in for maintenance and walked out $600 poorer.....performance of the ///M, however, made it all worth it. Car now drives like it was brand new....god the pull!!!! Of course when I was told the price of maintenance, I dropped my iPhone4 and shattered my front glass. Went to the Apple store afterwards and they gave me a brand new iPhone... FTW :thumbsup

[UdubBadger]

NICE

[danewilson77]

Took my ///M in for maintenance and walked out $600 poorer.....performance of the ///M, however, made it all worth it. Car now drives like it was brand new....god the pull!!!! Of course when I was told the price of maintenance, I dropped my iPhone4 and shattered my front glass. Went to the Apple store afterwards and they gave me a brand new iPhone... FTW :thumbsup

What maintenance was completed?

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[iZHP]

Win!

[cakM3]

What maintenance was completed?

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DW,

My slipring shorted and had to be replaced. Then I had them do the oil change since it was there and they showed me a failing CPV on the side of my S54 so I had them replace the CPV. That was what cost me $$$$. The ///M is now officially sorted out since I had purchased it almost three years ago now. Going to drive my ///M to Baltimore on Tuesday to do my official ringing in the cruise season. Next will be the ZHP when it is time to come down to your place :)

[S85FTW]

Not for the Zhp but I am picking up 18" bbs ch's for the wife's e90 as summer wheels. Silver BBS rims on barrique red will look so hot.

[danewilson77]

DW,

My slipring shorted and had to be replaced. Then I had them do the oil change since it was there and they showed me a failing CPV on the side of my S54 so I had them replace the CPV. That was what cost me $$$$. The ///M is now officially sorted out since I had purchased it almost three years ago now. Going to drive my ///M to Baltimore on Tuesday to do my official ringing in the cruise season. Next will be the ZHP when it is time to come down to your place :)

OK....got it.


Not for the Zhp but I am picking up 18" bbs ch's for the wife's e90 as summer wheels. Silver BBS rims on barrique red will look so hot.

In for pics of E90...when install is complete.

[S85FTW]

Haha will post them as soon as I get them on. Need to buy tires first. She has been nagging me that she hates her stock 16's so I found her these and we will keep the 16's as winters.

[danewilson77]

Haha will post them as soon as I get them on. Need to buy tires first. She has been nagging me that she hates her stock 16's so I found her these and we will keep the 16's as winters.

She's not gonna want to take them off!

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[Sockethead]

Got these from my GF for my birthday a couple weeks ago... Man I love my GF :headbang
Now that the wather is good, going to put them on this weekend



http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp325/r_powell123/_DSC1646.jpg
http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp325/r_powell123/_DSC1647.jpg

[Chad44]

Modified the base plate on one of my M3 mirrors, got the fitment perfect... Then I put the door back together, and got carried away with the box of parts I had sitting nearby. Installed Khoalty halos, 6,000k hid bulbs, new headlight lenses, put my piano black kidneys in the trunk for when it goes to the body shop on Monday.

[Chad44]

http://img.tapatalk.com/626eeb85-f459-e276.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/626eeb85-f46d-7166.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/626eeb85-f47d-cbc5.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/626eeb85-f48e-9086.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/626eeb85-f4a1-0ffe.jpg


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[MrMaico]

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?5204-The-Diptychs-Thread

Thanks!


Definitely need to send these into Roundel.

Excellent idea Ryan! Thanks for the suggestion.


Great idea Horny. Also, MrMaico, I agree with your idea to get a shot when the background is greener (more similar) to your original shot. Then, definitely submit it to Roundel like Ryan suggested. Looking forward to seeing that shot.

Gonna seem like a long wait now til things get green!


go retake that shot of your ZHP when the tree has leaves and I promise you it'll get published with the one of the older one. I'll do some post work for you on the images if you'd like.

Thanks for the offer, I'll definitely take you up on it. Photo editing is something I know very little about.

Barry

[iZHP]

http://img.tapatalk.com/626eeb85-f459-e276.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/626eeb85-f46d-7166.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/626eeb85-f47d-cbc5.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/626eeb85-f48e-9086.jpg

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Those look good, Chad.

I've been thinking about getting new AE's lately. I'm sick of my 4300K gold ones...

[Ryans323i]

Everything looks great Chad! I'll say it over and over, M3 mirrors are my favorite mod (after stripes of course :wink). Way to go!

[UdubBadger]

love the mirrors - one day I'll do the same

[kayger12]

Looking good, Chad.

ZHP got a much needed bath, interior cleaning, and engine bay wipe down.

Fresh Red Line MTL in the trans as well.

I think I saw her smile...

[Hermes]

bath time here too... some P21s gel is soaking into my wheels for the next hour while I start to work on polish, sealant and wax. Maybe later I can throw the new windshield cowl I have on

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/ZHP%20Photos/IMG_3216.jpg

[nike001]

^Stock suspension?

Today I had my H&R Sport Cup suspension put on :)

[Hermes]

^Stock suspension?

Today I had my H&R Sport Cup suspension put on :)

yeah, for now...

[HokieZHP]

^Stock suspension?

Today I had my H&R Sport Cup suspension put on :)

pics!

[nike001]

pics!

I'll take some tomorrow. It's still fresh so it hasn't had the chance to fully set in yet..

[Chad44]

Thanks, I can't wait to have them both on and back from paint. As a side note, I'm making a template for the mirror mod to mount the ribbon mirror inside the m3 mirror, i will probably make 6-12 of the adapters when I make mine, so they should be available for others that don't want to make the adapter themselves within the next few weeks. I'm just trying to get my car pretty enough to show off at the reunion!


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[Chad44]

Also bought most of the parts to make some mods to my halo's... a "throbbing" circuit so they will oscillate dim to bright and back, I am also going to dim the whole halo circuit then have it flash at full brightness with each blinker.


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[das boots]

Thanks, I can't wait to have them both on and back from paint. As a side note, I'm making a template for the mirror mod to mount the ribbon mirror inside the m3 mirror, i will probably make 6-12 of the adapters when I make mine, so they should be available for others that don't want to make the adapter themselves within the next few weeks. I'm just trying to get my car pretty enough to show off at the reunion!


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Cool. Dibs on adapters. I am on the market for OE M3 mirrors. Would proabaly end up PMing you on the electrical connections. Unless you already have a write-up since you also have a Sedan.

[328ioc]

I finally got my zhpmafia sticker on. Ill post some picks tomorrow after my angel eye install.

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[cakM3]

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http://img.tapatalk.com/626eeb85-f46d-7166.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/626eeb85-f47d-cbc5.jpg

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Chad,

That looks great! Can't wait to see your ZHP after it has been painted. :thumbsup

[ryankokesh]

Dropping the zhp off to get its hood and bumper re-sprayed. Don't get it back until Wed :-(


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[Jon D]

Taking the freshly updated ZHP on a short road trip, top down, playing bookie from chores and errands. Going to the Palm Beach boat show for grins.

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[Ryans323i]

Dropping the zhp off to get its hood and bumper re-sprayed. Don't get it back until Wed :-(


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Sucks being without your car but it will look so fresh when you get her back!


Taking the freshly updated ZHP on a short road trip, top down, playing bookie from chores and errands. Going to the Palm Beach boat show for grins.

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Enjoy your Saturday. Sounds like a blast!

[static667]

If it wasn't going to rain here, I would be washing, Iron.X-ing, and putting on a coat of Griot's One-Step polish/sealant. Damn rain....

[cakM3]

added Prolong engine oil additive to the ///M. Car seems zippier than it already is...almost like I have the sport button engaged but its not.

here is the link: http://www.prolong.com/eStack/ProductInfo/PSL11000.aspx?gclid=CMLtkpb3_64CFQdN4AodWWlV1A (http://www.prolong.com/eStack/ProductInfo/PSL11000.aspx?gclid=CMLtkpb3_64CFQdN4AodWWlV1A)

Also washed the ///M today... car was so shiny after the wash I didn't need to apply any wax or sealant.

[danewilson77]

added Prolong engine oil additive to the ///M. Car seems zippier than it already is...almost like I have the sport button engaged but its not.

here is the link: http://www.prolong.com/eStack/ProductInfo/PSL11000.aspx?gclid=CMLtkpb3_64CFQdN4AodWWlV1A (http://www.prolong.com/eStack/ProductInfo/PSL11000.aspx?gclid=CMLtkpb3_64CFQdN4AodWWlV1A)

Also washed the ///M today... car was so shiny after the wash I didn't need to apply any wax or sealant.

Looks like good stuff. Charlie, once you start using this stuff, can you stop? Also... Does this replace a portion of the normal crankcase oil?

Did a quick scan (droid) and could not find info.

Thanks

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[cakM3]

Looks like good stuff. Charlie, once you start using this stuff, can you stop? Also... Does this replace a portion of the normal crankcase oil?

Did a quick scan (droid) and could not find info.

Thanks

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Dane,

From what I understand, you add this to what is already in the engine (this is what we did to my ///M - no noticeable issues). Then you run this until your next normal oil change interval and add a smaller portion in your next oil change. As for can you stop using this product? I would say yes, you can stop but then you will no longer get the added benefits from using this product. I was skeptical at first but allowed my friend to add this to the ///M. By the time I drove 10 miles, I could feel a noticeable improvement to how my engine was running. I was surprised and the engine only improved in performance. This morning I drove the ///M out to a car wash to wash off all the bugs I helped kill last night and the car felt like it was in sport mode. Very impressive product :thumbsup

Prolong also has additives for the transmission and differential, which I will be adding to the ZHP before the Mafia reunion. Since I intend to use my ZHP as my daily driver, I will be treating everything with this product. :)

I did talk to my friend about using Slick50 but told him I haven't done this yet. He said that it was good I didn't. Apparently, Slick50 is not as good as they had advertised. There were some issues regarding using their product and I was briefed on how well Prolong had performed when compared to all of the other additives. Prolong finished on top (no, I don't have the documentation - will have to look this up) but my friend has never steered me in the wrong direction and I have developed a good trust friendship with him over the years. He uses this product on all of his cars. Anyway, I hope I was able to answer your questions Dane. :)

[danewilson77]

Roger, over.

Thanks Charlie.

Searching "prolong reviews" yeilds some "unexpected" results.....hehe

[danewilson77]

Done. Purchased.

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/1-4.jpg

[az3579]

Today I finally drove my ZHP after not as much as looking at it for a little over a week.

Drove it straight to a self wash place (it was filthy) and got to use the Sonax I ordered. This stuff is unbelievably good!

Will do an ONR wash when I feel like it. At least it's rinsed off for now...


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[cakM3]

Done. Purchased.

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/1-4.jpg

Nice!
:like

[midlandtech]

BMW CCA KC chapter had a DIY today. Did CDV Delete, FCAB and brake and clutch flush also replaced xenons with 8000K bulbs... we had 3 ZHP's on the lifts at 1 time is was magical


~Steve
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[danewilson77]

Lift ftw.

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[midlandtech]

Lift ftw.

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Indeed... The DIY meet was at a local DIY shop where for 20 bux an hour u get the use of the lifts and in house tools


~Steve
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[Hornung418]

8000k? That's pretty blue...

[nike001]

Drove her. Starting to feel the differences between stock & my H&R sport cup kit...


8000k? That's pretty blue...

Especially for 35w

[MiniD]

PICS!!!!

(I know, I can't talk about requesting anything because that exhaust video hasn't been done..yet!)

[midlandtech]

They are a bit blue but that's what I was going for... I like the blue in the headlight and yellow in the fog


~Steve
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[spencers]

Looks green to me..

[Hornung418]

Looks ehhh to me...

[LivesNearCostco]

Steve, your camera is green with envy.

[midlandtech]

It's defiantly a personal preference thing... Not sure why the light against the house looks green but it's more of a white blue color


~Steve
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[Nomar06]

Installed the 5000k HID bulbs and did the Forever Black on the ext. trim.

50/50 shot of using the magic eraser on the trim.

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy114/Nomar006/photobucket-13566-1332707481683.jpg

After the Forever Black...

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy114/Nomar006/photobucket-5994-1332707502074.jpg

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy114/Nomar006/photobucket-9545-1332707544117.jpg

Middle section is about a month old, they both match after using the forever black.

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy114/Nomar006/photobucket-13530-1332707579793.jpg

[kayger12]

^Looks awesome.

[das boots]

Installed the 5000k HID bulbs and did the Forever Black on the ext. trim.

50/50 shot of using the magic eraser on the trim.

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy114/Nomar006/photobucket-13566-1332707481683.jpg

After the Forever Black...

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy114/Nomar006/photobucket-5994-1332707502074.jpg

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy114/Nomar006/photobucket-9545-1332707544117.jpg

Middle section is about a month old, they both match after using the forever black.

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy114/Nomar006/photobucket-13530-1332707579793.jpg

Are the mid-section easy to remove? Any clips that need to be purchased?

[MrMaico]

Lots of E46 parts at that Ebay seller that Webster posted in the M3 mirror thread. I wonder how much work it would be to install this adjustable lumbar setup?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bmw-E46-Lumbar-Support-Bag-w-Wiring-Switch-Retrofit-Kit-/200726447758?pt=Car_Audio_Video&vxp=mtr&hash=item2ebc3a868e

EDIT: looks like a fair bit of work.....

http://www.tmk.com/lumbar/index.shtml

Sure would be nice to have though.

[MiniD]

Back to black is awesome. Did that today too!

[Washburn]

Drove the car 403 miles 3 days ago from Raleigh, NC to Clinton, TN and back today... (total of 800-900 miles)
each (one way) trip was done with exactly 3/4 of a tank ....the 'to' trip got me about 30-31 MPG!
...pretty good, esp. considering all the mountains in Asheville, NC...that was fun, as always.

BTW, the Conti DWS rock in rainy weather and windy roads at brisk speeds...got the car up to 95 one time (passing) and they felt rock solid, despite pretty wet conditions.

After the return trip, stopping to pick up the mail from the post office....
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/nishang/zhptn.jpg

[Newjack]

Back to black is awesome. Did that today too!

I just bought some of that stuff. Have been meaning to do this for a little while now. Looking good Nomar!

[MiniD]

I did my difuser. It was faded so I went over with it with the black stuff, let it dry and it turned out great.

[cakM3]

It's defiantly a personal preference thing... Not sure why the light against the house looks green but it's more of a white blue color


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Steve,

Most likely because you are running with both your headlights and fogs. Blue and yellow make green. That's why the light on your garage looks green because you have a blend of both lights. Looks like you are running with 8000k lighting....way too dark if you ask me. You lose so much lighting vs distance running higher temp lighting.

For everyone's info:

3000K indicates a yellow light sometimes used for fog light applications.

4300K is a white light with a slight yellow tint. This is usually OE xenon lighting based on high performance output lighting.

5000k is a white light which provides fairly good light output which is almost as good as 4300k. (This is the lighting I am considering going to)

6000k is a white light with a slight blue tint. Still considered high performing HID output but is less than 4300k.

8000k provides a pale blue light offering even less light output than 6000k

10000k is a deep blue light with severely diminished light output.

Speaking for myself, I wouldn't be going any bluer than 6000k but I would prefer more light output since I do occasionally drive at night through country roads. I just wanted to put out this info. If anything I put out is incorrect I would expect someone from the "family" to correct me. Thanks :thumbsup

[midlandtech]

The shot against the garage was just headlights but I get what your sayin... I have tried numerous different xenons ranging from 3000 to my current 8000 while your correct that anything over 6000 sees a drop in lumens I personally like the look and haven't had any problems with beam distance or lighting at night being an issue for me... Again IMO it's a preference thing



~Steve
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[Hermes]

Installed reinforcement plates and new windshield cowl

[nike001]

Steve,

For everyone's info:

3000K indicates a yellow light sometimes used for fog light applications.

4300K is a white light with a slight yellow tint. This is usually OE xenon lighting based on high performance output lighting.

5000k is a white light which provides fairly good light output which is almost as good as 4300k. (This is the lighting I am considering going to)

6000k is a white light with a slight blue tint. Still considered high performing HID output but is less than 4300k.

8000k provides a pale blue light offering even less light output than 6000k

10000k is a deep blue light with severely diminished light output.



This also depends on the ballast. With my 55w ballasts from my e39, I'd say this chart is true. When I ran 6k 55w in that, your 6k description seems about right. A few months ago I tried 5k's with my OE 35w ballasts in my ZHP and it had about as much blue as my 6ks, but MUCH dimmer... so the blue stood out more. I remember constantly trying to figure out if my 55w 6k bulbs in my e39 were white or blue. They were just so intensely white, that blue slightly started to show.

So, for 35w set-ups, I'd say the following:
4300k: a warm colored white
5000k: white with a slight blue tint
6000k: pale blue
8000k: deep blue

Let's be reminded that 55w's make bulbs burn about 1k lower in the color scale as I mentioned above. So, a 35w 5k bulb will have a similar tint as a 55w 6k bulb. But 55w ballasts will obviously provide greatly improved light output.

[acontzhp]

Did vanos,anti rattle and vcg today. The weather was perfect here in chicago land to work on my car. only downside was that i almost lost a finger when i was cutting out the old seals form the vanos. http://img.tapatalk.com/42575e4f-c4de-633a.jpg

[danewilson77]

Installed reinforcement plates and new windshield cowl

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[cakM3]

This also depends on the ballast. With my 55w ballasts from my e39, I'd say this chart is true. When I ran 6k 55w in that, your 6k description seems about right. A few months ago I tried 5k's with my OE 35w ballasts in my ZHP and it had about as much blue as my 6ks, but MUCH dimmer... so the blue stood out more. I remember constantly trying to figure out if my 55w 6k bulbs in my e39 were white or blue. They were just so intensely white, that blue slightly started to show.

So, for 35w set-ups, I'd say the following:
4300k: a warm colored white
5000k: white with a slight blue tint
6000k: pale blue
8000k: deep blue

Let's be reminded that 55w's make bulbs burn about 1k lower in the color scale as I mentioned above. So, a 35w 5k bulb will have a similar tint as a 55w 6k bulb. But 55w ballasts will obviously provide greatly improved light output.

That is correct but I'm running 35w OEM ballast in the ZHP. Perhaps when I "upgrade" to the FX-R's I might have Cesar add the 55W ballast instead :)

@ acontzhp - OUCH!

[Nomar06]

Are the mid-section easy to remove? Any clips that need to be purchased?

The mid section I mentioned was for the front bumper one. Are you talking about the door trim? If so, I would recommend having a few clips on hand. I broke 2 but one of the 2 I broke clipped back in. I removed the door trim with a screwdriver wrapped in MF towel. Pulled an edge I could grab then stuck the screwdriver and pulled on the screwdriver, to pull the trim off.


I just bought some of that stuff. Have been meaning to do this for a little while now. Looking good Nomar!

Thanks....I would advise to only use a little of the cleaning solution. The bottle says to dilute the 4oz bottle in a gallon of water but you will only need 1/4 of that. Also, once you apply the black dye follow it up with a quick light wipe of a cloth. First coat it applied the dye and let it dry but it looked runny. 2nd coat I wiped after the dye and it looked nice and smooth.

[nike001]

That is correct but I'm running 35w OEM ballast in the ZHP. Perhaps when I "upgrade" to the FX-R's I might have Cesar add the 55W ballast instead :)



I've thought about the same thing, but many people have said that having that extra light from a 55w ballast is too much. It's almost like when you're driving in daylight and go into a tunnel.. your vision is temporarily lost until your eyes re-adjust to the darkness. With the FX-R's, I think that this would be amplified even more.

I noticed tonight that my CBI bulbs are pretty much broken in. I'm more than happy with my current light output ATM.

[Ryans323i]

Drove the car 403 miles 3 days ago from Raleigh, NC to Clinton, TN and back today... (total of 800-900 miles)
each (one way) trip was done with exactly 3/4 of a tank ....the 'to' trip got me about 30-31 MPG!
...pretty good, esp. considering all the mountains in Asheville, NC...that was fun, as always.

BTW, the Conti DWS rock in rainy weather and windy roads at brisk speeds...got the car up to 95 one time (passing) and they felt rock solid, despite pretty wet conditions.

After the return trip, stopping to pick up the mail from the post office....
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/nishang/zhptn.jpg

You didn't call. :( Just messing with you. Doing a long trip like that in one day is work! Glad is was a safe trip, I know the weather was pretty yucky.

[johnrando]

Thanks, I can't wait to have them both on and back from paint. As a side note, I'm making a template for the mirror mod to mount the ribbon mirror inside the m3 mirror, i will probably make 6-12 of the adapters when I make mine, so they should be available for others that don't want to make the adapter themselves within the next few weeks. I'm just trying to get my car pretty enough to show off at the reunion!


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I might take you up on a set of those adapters.

[johnrando]

Drove her. Starting to feel the differences between stock & my H&R sport cup kit...



Especially for 35w

pics pics pics!

[nike001]

pics pics pics!

Okay, tomorrow I promise I'll do it. Right now it's entirely too windy and my car is filthy. This damn cold front that's coming through now is terrible.. along with this wind.

[Gordo_GT]

I left my car at home and walked to work. It's a nice day outside.


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[johnnyrad]

State inspection..and emissions exempt (low miles) :biggrin

[Hornung418]

I'm spending my break running my shutter connections to the LCM. Drove 30 mins to BMW of Towson to pick up the contact bushings for the shutter connection, the LCM contact bushings and the shutter base connectors. What a job that was...spent 3 hours today and only got ONE connection crimped and shrink wrapped from the Ballast. I'm running them through the DME box, so I had to take the DME and all it's connections out in order to slide the wires up towards the LCM. It's pretty easy once you just start analyzing the situation. I popped the cover above the driver foot well off, and tomorrow I'll run the wires from the Passenger Ballast to the LCM. I still need to crimp the connections for the LCM pins.

Next step is to figure out which pins on the LCM control the Shutters. I think it's pins 2 and 36...need to find out from Terra.

[cakM3]

Prepped the ///M for my road trip to Baltimore tomorrow. Took off the front license plate. Ready to cruise :thumbsup

[Hornung418]

What part of Baltimore are you going to be in, Charlie?

[midlandtech]

another pic from this weekend from one of the guys at the even... its a ZHP party

[gr330zhp]

I left my car at home and walked to work. It's a nice day outside.


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Sparkling Graphite is :drool

[webster]

yesterday my gf took me for a nice little drive in my car. it was the first time the car had really been driven in over a month, since having the cooling system and CABs and wheel repair done; also the first time i'd ever been a passenger in the zhp before. as for my gf, i was impressed with her skills on the stick! anyway i know i wasn't driving, but i did listen with the windows down and the engine sounded great. also had her do some braking maneuvers to test out the new CABs. veddy nice! much firmer suspension feel, really impressed by the difference. and the 2 right side wheels are totally refinished and free of curb rash.

overall made me really pine to be able to drive again...hopefully less than a month away.

[Hermes]

another pic from this weekend from one of the guys at the even... its a ZHP party

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=3602&stc=1&d=1332819718


what's up with the Toyota and (American sedan I can't place right now)?

[midlandtech]

what's up with the Toyota and (American sedan I can't place right now)?

That's a Buick century... The shop is a DIY shop so we didn't have it exclusively if other customers showed up they got what ever bays that were open so we had a few non-BMW/ZHP cars sprinkled amungst those of the clubs


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[SC4ME]

Gave her a quick wash yesterday and today it is time to completely clean the interior. Oh, I also have to order more oil/filter, its that time again!

[cakM3]

What part of Baltimore are you going to be in, Charlie?

Just pulled in to Laurel, MD. I will be attending a meeting at JHU tomorrow to give a brief, then (unless there's something else going on) I will be heading back north where its coooooold!

[Newjack]

Just pulled in to Laurel, MD. I will be attending a meeting at JHU tomorrow to give a brief, then (unless there's something else going on) I will be heading back north where its coooooold!

That's really close to where I am.

[cakM3]

That's really close to where I am.

Sir, you have PM :thumbsup

[BRGcoopahS]

put in the new battery after it starting very hard. Car started right up so I went for a nice drive top down.

[Newjack]

Sir, you have PM :thumbsup

Roger that.

[Ryans323i]

put in the new battery after it starting very hard. Car started right up so I went for a nice drive top down.

Excellent! Are you getting the hang of the 'vert life? :)

[BRGcoopahS]

Excellent! Are you getting the hang of the 'vert life? :)

oh yes I am haha. I was never a fan of verts until I realized how much I love the summer and going to the beach. Cant wait drivin top down this summer!

Luckily I have an awesome father who lets me drive it very often.

edit: oh and I washed it today... regarding the thread topic.

[zhp43867]

Ordered Michelin Pilot Supersports, they'll be here tomorrow! It's nice having a TireRack warehouse in the next town.

Also got my Dr. Vanos in the mail today.

[Chad44]

oh yes I am haha. I was never a fan of verts until I realized how much I love the summer and going to the beach. Cant wait drivin top down this summer!

Luckily I have an awesome father who lets me drive it very often.

edit: oh and I washed it today... regarding the thread topic.

I never thought of myself as a vert guy, but I do enjoy stealing my mothers 330cic when given the opportunity in the summer! There's nothing quite like driving to the beach with the top down(2 hour drive), something surreal and super relaxing about it.
I try to talk my wife into getting a vert occasionally, but she's too realistic to get a vert as her DD.


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[acontzhp]

Installed my piano finish grills, corner lights, side markers, smoked clear taillights, led license plate lights and interior led lighting kit

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[UdubBadger]

looks good

[nike001]

I see... you are a fan of murdering out cars.

[acontzhp]

I see... you are a fan of murdering out cars.

That SRT in the back is my brothers. And his is way more "murdered out" than mine. Wheels, tints and a bunch of other little things. I actually really like the way my car looks. I don't think the "blacked out" theme works on all cars. but I really like the way it looks on my car.

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[HokieZHP]

Can we see some pics of the SRT?

[acontzhp]

Can we see some pics of the SRT?

Here are some super shitty phone pics I took really quick.

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[Meric]

Found a salvaged BMW 330i. It has alarm package! I'm going to tear that thing apart. Soon i will have OEM Alarm system on it.

[cakM3]

Purchased a used LCM (LSZ) module from an '06 ///M to use in my ZHP. :)

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/ScreenShot2012-03-29at80711PM.png

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/ScreenShot2012-03-29at80724PM.png

Going to have the one touch triple blink feature activated once I have this LCM set to my car...:)

[iZHP]

Purchased a used LCM (LSZ) module from an '06 ///M to use in my ZHP. :)

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/ScreenShot2012-03-29at80711PM.png

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/ScreenShot2012-03-29at80724PM.png

Going to have the one touch triple blink feature activated once I have this LCM set to my car...:)

:like

[UdubBadger]

^ nice

[das boots]

Purchased a used LCM (LSZ) module from an '06 ///M to use in my ZHP. :)

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/ScreenShot2012-03-29at80711PM.png

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/ScreenShot2012-03-29at80724PM.png

Going to have the one touch triple blink feature activated once I have this LCM set to my car...:)

Isn't that module standard?......I have one in my ZHP....what's so special about this module???

[HokieZHP]

The 2003 ZHP's didn't have the automatic lights. I believe he has a 2003 like me, so he doesn't have auto lights.

[das boots]

Okie Dokie! That sucks. All facelift ZHPs should have been made the same all around.

[cakM3]

Isn't that module standard?......I have one in my ZHP....what's so special about this module???

Not standard for 2003. I have the older LCM. This one with s/w 4.0 or greater allows the one touch triple blink feature which I want to have. Chad44 plans to retrofit auto headlights in his 2003 and I will most likely do the same when that time comes. Right now I want the one touch triple blink :)

Chris is correct, 2003's didn't come with auto headlights...well, at least mine didn't :/

[HokieZHP]

Yeah mine didn't come with them. That came in '04 I believe.


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[gr330zhp]

Arrived :) Just waiting on caps

http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo223/cruisineuro/IMAG0529.jpg?t=1333082105

[UdubBadger]

Baller


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[SureShot434]

Arrived :) Just waiting on caps

http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo223/cruisineuro/IMAG0529.jpg?t=1333082105

uh oh hehe

3638

very nice :fistpump

[Ryans323i]

Arrived :) Just waiting on caps

http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo223/cruisineuro/IMAG0529.jpg?t=1333082105

Oh, very nice! Red caps?


uh oh hehe

3638

very nice :fistpump

I spit my coffee. :rofl

[gr330zhp]

:) Yup! Red/gold caps. They're not cheap I'll tell ya that. I have the CF one now

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[danewilson77]

:) Yup! Red/gold caps. They're not cheap I'll tell ya that. I have the CF one now

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I have red and black caps :)

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[Ryans323i]

^^That's what I thought, and you're not wearing them right now are ya?

[balticvid]

Nice wheels. Always liked BBS.
Where can I get the red caps to fit my new OZ Ultraleggera wheels?
I don't know if a standard cap fits my 18" wheels. :(

[midlandtech]

Snagged some touch up paint for the car today and am getting ready paint... Any tips to keep it from looking like a leopard?


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[UdubBadger]

GL

[tripod06]

Got the new parts for the cooling system overhaul...

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b149/racesnos/ZHP.jpg

[danewilson77]

^Win

[tripod06]

^Win

thanks Dane! I am thinking of attempting to do it myself as now looking at all the parts and everything, it doesn't look as complicated as i thought it would be and can save a few hundred on the labor i was going to hire lol.

[Meric]

I think you should do it yourself of you have the right tools and time. I'm sure people here will help you if you need help.

[cakM3]

I washed off 800 miles of road dirt from my ///M this afternoon :biggrin

[midlandtech]

got all rock chips on the front filled in looks pretty good... anyone know if they make touch up for the wheels?

[danewilson77]

12oz Prolong added to crankcase. Rotated 235's to rear... W/ 15mm spacers. Totally digging it.

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[cakM3]

12oz Prolong added to crankcase. Rotated 235's to rear... W/ 15mm spacers. Totally digging it.

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:like

[Gordo_GT]

I filled up the tank. 231 miles traveled for a grand total of 15 mpg. Not too bad considering last time I pumped was 03/28. http://img.tapatalk.com/47c579de-6c79-d6da.jpg


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[MiniD]

Guys, I had scheduled an oil change for mid week next week. Tonight (about 30 min. ago) the oil-light came on. Am I good to drive the car thru at least Monday?

[Hermes]

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/aa1d43ae.jpg

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Guys, I had scheduled an oil change for mid week next week. Tonight (about 30 min. ago) the oil-light came on. Am I good to drive the car thru at least Monday?

Yeah, but do it ASAP

[UdubBadger]

Guys, I had scheduled an oil change for mid week next week. Tonight (about 30 min. ago) the oil-light came on. Am I good to drive the car thru at least Monday?

yeah youre fine

[danewilson77]

Let's go ahead and verify which light before we say... You're good to go. Red? Or yellow?

If red... Do not start the car.

If yellow, check level on dipstick and make sure it's visible. Even pick up a quart... Imho... Would be the conservative choice.

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[nike001]

Today my "low coolant" light came on. I just added about 1/2 of a thing of coolant to it about 2 months ago... are you freaking kidding me. I really don't know what it could be. No puddles or anything.. I really just hope my engine isn't sucking it up and burning it...:begging




Let's go ahead and verify which light before we say... You're good to go. Red? Or yellow?

If red... Do not start the car.

If yellow, check level on dipstick and make sure it's visible. Even pick up a quart... Imho... Would be the conservative choice.

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Agree.

Red=No
Yellow= Buy a quart to be safe
Yellow after turning engine off=You're good till Monday

[UdubBadger]

Let's go ahead and verify which light before we say... You're good to go. Red? Or yellow?

If red... Do not start the car.

If yellow, check level on dipstick and make sure it's visible. Even pick up a quart... Imho... Would be the conservative choice.

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Shit my bad, I thought he just meant his reminder to change the oil went off.


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[danewilson77]

Shit my bad, I thought he just meant his reminder to change the oil went off.


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Naaa... It's all good. I'm just hypersensitive about "oil lights"

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[ryankokesh]

You're desludged an engine or two, iir, right? Maybe I made that up.

[Hornung418]

Today my "low coolant" light came on. I just added about 1/2 of a thing of coolant to it about 2 months ago... are you freaking kidding me. I really don't know what it could be. No puddles or anything.. I really just hope my engine isn't sucking it up and burning it...:begging

Agree.

Red=No
Yellow= Buy a quart to be safe
Yellow after turning engine off=You're good till Monday
Fucking light is coming on for me. It goes off after driving it but it will randomly return. I haven't opened the Expansion Tank since having it repaired over Christmas, so it seems that either it's leaking from some where...(Upper Rad hose or Expansion Tank seems to be depositing some Coolant, or it's burning it, which would be Bad News Bears...Thinking about tearing the car down this Summer and pulling the Engine for a full overhaul and rebuild. Need to win that Mega Millions first tho...:shifty

[nike001]

Fucking light is coming on for me. It goes off after driving it but it will randomly return. I haven't opened the Expansion Tank since having it repaired over Christmas, so it seems that either it's leaking from some where...(Upper Rad hose or Expansion Tank seems to be depositing some Coolant, or it's burning it, which would be Bad News Bears...Thinking about tearing the car down this Summer and pulling the Engine for a full overhaul and rebuild. Need to win that Mega Millions first tho...:shifty

Mine came on while my heat was on.. which was also coincidentally the same area as where it usually comes on (large downhill + same distance from home) and goes out after turning the heat off. I can't find any leaks.. and I'll freaking shit myself if my car is burning it. I just dumped $1k into my suspension, I don't have the freaking time or money to dump into cooling system parts ATM... ugh.

[cakM3]

Received this in the mail for my ZHP :)

http://img.tapatalk.com/c6e4c3ba-8ccb-a3ae.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/c6e4c3ba-8cdb-cb96.jpg

One of many projects I have going on ATM. This will enable my daily driver to have one touch triple blink. The auto headlights will be something else I will update to my ZHP at a later date...

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[SureShot434]

Received this in the mail for my ZHP :)

http://img.tapatalk.com/c6e4c3ba-8ccb-a3ae.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/c6e4c3ba-8cdb-cb96.jpg

One of many projects I have going on ATM. This will enable my daily driver to have one touch triple blink. The auto headlights will be something else I will update to my ZHP at a later date...

Tapatalk + iPhone4

what is triple blink?? O.o hehe

[danewilson77]

what is triple blink?? O.o hehe

Push signal stalk down or up... Without engaging... And blinks 3 times.

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[HokieZHP]

It's a feature that's on most newer Euro cars. Both my parent's Audi's have it. Really nice feature IMO. I thought this could be enabled through coding though?

[Hornung418]

As stated earlier, you need an LCM with an SW value of 4.0 and higher.

[cakM3]

As stated earlier, you need an LCM with an SW value of 4.0 and higher.

That is correct. s/w vers has to be 4.0 or 4.5 in order to have the triple blink feature. I think you will only get this from mid '05 - '06 models only. I found out that the LCM can be reprogrammed to work in my ZHP so I'm going to give it a go when time allows. :)

[MiniD]

Picked up a set of CSL's today.

[Gordo_GT]

Picked up a set of CSL's today.

Pix for when you install them. 18" or 19"?


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[ryankokesh]

Shaved my seats...


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[Hermes]

before:
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/DSC_1261.jpg

after:
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/DSC_1315.jpg

(all four are done + Hawk HPS + flushed system with Super Blue)

[Ryans323i]

Shaved my seats...


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Wha? :dunno

[ryankokesh]

Lol, shaved off the pilled alcantara with a sweater shaver.


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[cakM3]

Happens with alcantara seats. I will have to shave mine before going down for the meet....:)

[zhpnsnv]

Anyone wanna come over next weekend to help with this project? How hard could it be?

http://img.tapatalk.com/43558412-88d1-af93.jpg

[nike001]

^You lucky dog. Changing those out isn't hard at all..

[zhpnsnv]

Found a diy on fanatics but it's for coupe so the doors aren't the same.

[Hornung418]

All you need is a butter knife and some electrical tape on one side and the top of the knife. Just wedge it between the dash and the outside edge of the trim. Wiggle it back and forth until you can get a grip on it. Not hard at all and even easier for sedans!!

[zhpnsnv]

Cool! Thanks!

[UdubBadger]

it's literally about the easiest thing you can do to the car besides filling it with windshield fluid and swapping a license plate

[Hermes]

Found a diy on fanatics but it's for coupe so the doors aren't the same.

The doors on a 4dr are easy as hell compared to 2dr.


All you need is a butter knife and some electrical tape on one side and the top of the knife. Just wedge it between the dash and the outside edge of the trim. Wiggle it back and forth until you can get a grip on it. Not hard at all and even easier for sedans!!

I only need that for the front trim, I've pulled Albert's door trim up with just my hand. Just open your door and pull up from the back where it goes into the door jamb

[zhpnsnv]

Awesome. Can't wait to have my silver cubes installed. Gonna get at it next weekend.

[CERF04ZHP]

New expansion tank, hot water valve, level sensor, fresh coolant and a good vacuum and bath.

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[cakM3]

New expansion tank, hot water valve, level sensor, fresh coolant and a good vacuum and bath.

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Nice Channing :thumbsup

[kayger12]

I'll be around next Friday and Saturday.

Have non-marring pry tools. Will travel.

[zhp43867]

Clayed and Optiseal'd my sedan- getting it ready for its sale pictures. It'll be hard to say goodbye! :crying

Also finished the Vanos/VCG job on my coupe, note for all, do NOT buy Victor Reinz gaskets. Poor quality that could probably cause a leak. I decided to not finish the job last friday due to that- and put the BMW gasket on today.

[das boots]

+1. Victor Reinz are crap.