What did you do for your ZHP/BMW today?

[johnrando]

Thanks, looks great!

[aurelius]

Tried recharging the AC system with some r134+ refrigerant (freon), which ended up being a fail. She still blows warm

R-134a, yes. Freon (R-12), no. If you find actual Freon or smuggle some from Mexico, do tell (I still have two E30's w/ OE a/c).

If it's still blowing hot, consider replacing the water valve. Super easy DIY and a known e46 failure point. Replaced mine @ 60k mis.

$69 @ getbmwparts.com
64 11 8 369 805

[lilcdkey]

Put on the new stickers! Still waiting on my BMW Perf grills :(

[cakM3]

OEM alarm system

[Katu]

Technically last night, but we didn't finish until 1am so today... did the following:

- Oil + Filter
- Spark Plugs
- Air Filter
- Fuel Filter
- Diff Fluid
- Tranny Fluid

Just got the car two weeks ago and mostly only had oil change records, so figured I might as well do all of the above. Next up:

- L/R Wheel bearing
- Cooling system
- Hoses + Belts + Pulleys

[lilcdkey]

how many miles you got?


Technically last night, but we didn't finish until 1am so today... did the following:

- Oil + Filter
- Spark Plugs
- Air Filter
- Fuel Filter
- Diff Fluid
- Tranny Fluid

Just got the car two weeks ago and mostly only had oil change records, so figured I might as well do all of the above. Next up:

- L/R Wheel bearing
- Cooling system
- Hoses + Belts + Pulleys

[Katu]

how many miles you got?

Coming up on 64,000 miles.

[cakM3]

Placed ZHPMafia stickers on my window...:biggrin

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/ZHPMafia-1.jpg

[az3579]

I just got done admiring my new shift knob install (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?2962-E9x-E82-M-Sport-Shift-Knob-Retrofit-for-your-E46).

[nike001]

well, i'll probably be driving her to the dealership next monday, tuesday, wednesday, thursday, friday and then the same for the week after that. and then for hopefully a lot of weeks after that!

[az3579]

well, i'll probably be driving her to the dealership next monday, tuesday, wednesday, thursday, friday and then the same for the week after that. and then for hopefully a lot of weeks after that!

Why is that a good thing? Do you work there?

[mimalmo]

Just washed it so it'll be spotless when I drive it to a meeting tomorrow.

[cakM3]

I just acquired my front set of BMW Performance cross-drilled rotors...:biggrin Already have the rear set...:biggrin

[mimalmo]

I just acquired my front set of BMW Performance cross-drilled rotors...:biggrin Already have the rear set...:biggrin

From where? I want a set!

[nike001]

Why is that a good thing? Do you work there?
;)


From where? I want a set!

THIS

[Marcus-SanDiego]

well, i'll probably be driving her to the dealership next monday, tuesday, wednesday, thursday, friday and then the same for the week after that. and then for hopefully a lot of weeks after that!

Congrats on the new job.

[lilcdkey]

Ordered my BMW performance grills 3 days ago and it still says processing. They're in stock too. And to top it all off, their Contact Us page isn't working. So annoyed.

[lilcdkey]

Call, email, AIM, PM on bf.c or e46, heck Facebook them! They're quick to respond (assuming you're talking about Tischer)

Yeah, I just PM'd them on E46fanatics.

[danewilson77]

I just acquired my front set of BMW Performance cross-drilled rotors...:biggrin Already have the rear set...:biggrin

So....you're saying Tischer still has these at the sale price?

[Crestwood1001]

Nike's gonna be a good hookup once I grab my car haha heres to hoping he gets a good hookup. I got the kid a set of Beats headphones for like half price when I worked at best buy. The 300$ pair:guns

[MsRN]

Just bought her some cute 'new' shoes--Italian ones, too! :o (Thanks, Terry!)

[Go Horns!]

Oil change with Amsoil 5W-40, coolant flush and fill, manual transmission fluid change with Royal Purple Synchromax (provided by me).

I had bought the stuff to do it myself, but kept getting sidetracked. Found a local Indy that works on euros to do the work. He insisted on using Amsoil, so the Redline is going back to Amazon (will discuss this on the oil thread). He also told me I didn't need to change the transmission fluid because it was lifetime. I told him to change it and he did. He only charged me $8.50 a quart for the Amsoil and his labor costs were $55 an hour, so not too bad a hit to the wallet in the end.

[lilcdkey]

Evan never responded but I got a shipment email from UPS. I should have my grills by Monday.

[danewilson77]

///M3 fogs installed SAT. See lighting thread for more details.

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/IMG_20110519_165315.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/IMG_20110519_164321.jpg

[kayger12]

Love the ///M fogs.

[danewilson77]

Super clean. Think I should get the film for them?

[Washburn]

do you also have a new license plate frame? ;)

[cakM3]

I received my smoked corners, side markers and LED tails in the mail this afternoon :pimp

[danewilson77]

do you also have a new license plate frame? ;)

I dhu. Pic in order?

[Washburn]

yes...pitcher please

[danewilson77]

Anything for the Spence!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/IMG_20110519_183335.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/IMG_20110519_183326.jpg

[Washburn]

huh?

looks ghood btw :)

[az3579]

Super clean. Think I should get the film for them?


Dhhuuuuuu eeeeeeeettttttttttttttt!!!


I received my smoked corners, side markers and LED tails in the mail this afternoon :pimp

Which LED tails did you get? Linky please.

[danewilson77]

I said....


I dhu. Pic in order?

Then Washy said.....


yes...pitcher please

But I thought it was Spence.....


Anything for the Spence!

Then you said....


What?

Then Washy said...hehe.


huh?

looks ghood btw :)


Dhhuuuuuu eeeeeeeettttttttttttttt!!!


Done......ordered the film.

[GMATT]

BMW performance intake ...............nice eye candy! :drool

[danewilson77]

BMW performance intake ...............nice eye candy! :drool

+1

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[lilcdkey]

BMW performance intake ...............nice eye candy! :drool

+2.. Anyone have a sound clip of this?

[MsRN]

Washed with Dodo Juice shampoo...I love that my car smells great for a week afterwards. Looking forward to the Superleggeras, after the 'fun' of scrubbing the 135s!

[lilcdkey]

Washed her and my brother's E92, this picture was taken before the wash.

http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa466/lilcdkey/DSC02833.jpg

[adb1028]

Front license plate delete

DROID2>YourPhone

[danewilson77]

Front license plate delete

DROID2>YourPhone

X2

Droid + Tapatalk = FTW!

[kayger12]

Front license plate delete

DROID2>YourPhone

Pics!

Droid X. Tapatalk. Use it.

[Burn535i]

A nice long detail with my Griot's kit. Nothing like some good old therapy

[zhpnsnv]

Basic service at 72K:
- oil/filter
- FCABs
- fix broken exhaust hanger
- reset ecu adaptations (I'm sure this is placebo, but the car feels peppier afterward every time).
- did the test for the CCV - all is good for now

Next time:
- continue with cooling system (water pump done already)
- maybe front shocks (rear done with mounts already)

[norman@southbayBMW]

Put gas $64

[mimalmo]

Almost forgot to update this thread before bedtime. Sent the WI DMV a check for $15 for personalized plates.

[lilcdkey]

Put gas $64

Put in $69 :(

TAPATALK FTMFW

[TRELO]

http://tapatalk.com/mu/46e8a515-5c1b-63ac.jpg

8k headlight bulbs


Opa iPhone

[lilcdkey]

http://tapatalk.com/mu/46e8a515-5c1b-63ac.jpg

8k headlight bulbs


Opa iPhone

Ah that looks sick. I want to put hids on my car but i don't know how sadly. Is it difficult? Gotta find a good diy

TAPATALK FTMFW

[SkiB07]

Installed new:
Koni FSD Struts/Shocks,
RTAB Bushings with Vorshlag limiters
25mm (Z4) Front/ 20mm (Ci) Stabilizer bars

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Very nice. ^^


iPad. Tapatalk. Bi-winning.

[cakM3]

I drove up to Turner Motorsports yesterday and got some items for the ZHP and M3...:biggrin

AFe CAI for the ZHP
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/AFeCAI-1.jpg

Turner crossdrilled rotors, & shark injector. The rest was for the M3. I do have a set of RAD wheel locks and AEs for the ZHP though...:biggrin Also replaced the headlight lens and got smoked corner and side markers.

Installed the OEM M3 fogs
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/AEs-1.jpg

And here is my Angel Eye install (///M3 in the foreground)
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Front-2-1.jpg

[az3579]

Almost forgot to update this thread before bedtime. Sent the WI DMV a check for $15 for personalized plates.

You only have to pay $15? You lucky bugger...

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[meeceboy78]

Had my A/c Fixed and an oil leak fixed.

[danewilson77]

Good detail for C&C.......

Droid + Tapatalk = FTW!

[mimalmo]

You only have to pay $15? You lucky bugger...

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It's $15 more per year. Since I just got new tabs, all I needed to pay was the extra $15.

[zhpnsnv]

Washed:

971


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[kayger12]

Wash- Done.
Clay- Done.
Re-wash- Done.
Polish- in progress...

[danewilson77]

Wash- Done.
Clay- Done.
Re-wash- Done.
Polish- in progress...

The begininning of a teaser thread...

[kayger12]

Polish-- Done.
Sealant-- Done.
Tires-- Dressed.
Wife-- Dressed. Hehe

Ready to head down to Wildwood and relax a little.

I have a new found respect for anyone who details their own ride, and especially for those who detail for a living.

That's not a job for the faint of heart. Definite time commitment involved.

Learned a lot, though. Thanks to Dane, Kyle, and all of the members who have shared their detailing hints and tips. Made it much easier for me and it's greatly appreciated as always.

Oh yeah-- maybe I'll post up some pics before she gets all bug splattered on my cruise down the parkway...

[M0nk3y]

Polish-- Done.
Sealant-- Done.
Tires-- Dressed.
Wife-- Dressed. Hehe

Ready to head down to Wildwood and relax a little.

I have a new found respect for anyone who details their own ride, and especially for those who detail for a living.

That's not a job for the faint of heart. Definite time commitment involved.

Learned a lot, though. Thanks to Dane, Kyle, and all of the members who have shared their detailing hints and tips. Made it much easier for me and it's greatly appreciated as always.

Oh yeah-- maybe I'll post up some pics before she gets all bug splattered on my cruise down the parkway...

I love talking about it, anytime!

Pics please!

[kayger12]

Few quick shots before I left.
http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff401/Kayger12/2011-05-21_15-11-40_768.jpg

http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff401/Kayger12/2011-05-21_17-34-06_24.jpg

http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff401/Kayger12/2011-05-21_17-33-26_679.jpg

And one from our arrival.

http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff401/Kayger12/2011-05-21_18-45-10_715.jpg

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[lilcdkey]

Car looks great, Keith! De-badge coming soon?


Few quick shots before I left.
http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff401/Kayger12/2011-05-21_15-11-40_768.jpg

http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff401/Kayger12/2011-05-21_17-34-06_24.jpg

http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff401/Kayger12/2011-05-21_17-33-26_679.jpg

And one from our arrival.

http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff401/Kayger12/2011-05-21_18-45-10_715.jpg

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[Marcus-SanDiego]

Keith, looking good. And those people in the background are from Philly?

[kayger12]

Keith, looking good. And those people in the background are from Philly?

Most likely. On weekends, Wildwood is like East Philly.


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[kayger12]

Car looks great, Keith! De-badge coming soon?

Funny you should mention- almost did it today.

Still on the fence...

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[lilcdkey]

Funny you should mention- almost did it today.

Still on the fence...

Droid X. Tapatalk. Use it.

It makes for a cleaner look IMO.

[GMATT]

Installed matte black kidney grills.................on the fence, Have a Titanium Silver car, and the chrome ones looked good. Will give it a couple of days. Also spent a couple of hours with the Dr. (colorchip) on the front .........man I could spend a day doing this ! Clayed hood (again) wax, polish repeat!

I am using Zaino products, do many here use this stuff? I have used it for over 10 years with great results.

[norman@southbayBMW]

Installed Bilstein shocks and H&R springs

[johnrando]

@Keith - purdy cah!
@norman - curious as to how you like 'em and what the ride difference is.

[djmajestik]

Thanks :biggrin I run with shadow badge on my ///M and used to do this with my 323i when I had it so doing this to my 330i made sense. I like the look as well :thumbsup

John, here are some pics I took while taking a break from my homework :biggrin

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/GlossyGrill-1.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/GlossyGrill02-1.jpg

Working on Angel Eye install but will complete over the weekend. Too busy during the week to finish. This time, I'll swap out the lens as well and gaskets. Looks like the grill at the bottom needs a fresh coat of black paint...also swapped out fog light enclosures after taking these pics...:biggrin

Your car is hot... I think I'm getting me some too...hehe

Evo 4g + tapatalk

[lilcdkey]

Rode her hard today :biggrin

[cakM3]

Your car is hot... I think I'm getting me some too...hehe

Evo 4g + tapatalk

Thanks, still need to do some more work before I'm happy :biggrin Got to work on the lower grill....needs black.

[Crickett]

Applied my mafia sticker & reglued the upholstery to the A pillar trim strips. Now she just needs a good bath . . .

[danewilson77]

Applied my mafia sticker & reglued the upholstery to the A pillar trim strips. Now she just needs a good bath . . .

What glue? Super77?

[Crickett]

What glue? Super77?
Yup, exactly!

[danewilson77]

Copy Boss. Happy with the results?

[danewilson77]

Copy Boss. Happy with the results?

I need to touch up one lil spot on mine. Doesn't warrant buying a new one in my book. Right where it goes into dash.....just a lil crease.

[Crickett]

Copy Boss. Happy with the results?
So far; they're still drying/curing on the garage floor. As long as the fabric is no longer hanging loose & they don't look all wrinkled, I'll be happy!

[zhpnsnv]

More shots of yesterday's wash. Of course it rained a few hours after I finished.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a107/mbcoops/IMG_0091.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a107/mbcoops/IMG_0090.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a107/mbcoops/IMG_0089.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a107/mbcoops/IMG_0088.jpg

[danewilson77]

I love the way the Imola picks up on shadows and actually appear to change to different colors of red. Car is popping brutha.

[aurelius]

reglued the upholstery to the A pillar trim strips. . . .

So there are removable inserts of some kind on the A pillars? More info, please.

I have to do the same on a family member's e46 325i and pillar removal would make the job way easier and less of a mess.

Anyone know if the same removability applies to C pillar?

Also, 3M headliner spray adhesive: yay or nay?

[zhpnsnv]

I love the way the Imola picks up on shadows and actually appear to change to different colors of red. Car is popping brutha.

Thanks. I love Imola under cloud cover the best. It's definitely a much different character than in direct sunlight.

[Crickett]

So there are removable inserts of some kind on the A pillars? More info, please.

I have to do the same on a family member's e46 325i and pillar removal would make the job way easier and less of a mess.

Anyone know if the same removability applies to C pillar?

Also, 3M headliner spray adhesive: yay or nay?

http://static.bmwfans.info/images/epc/NTQ4NDFfcA==.png

The removable bit is part #3 in the diagram; it's just a little fabric-covered plastic cover over the screws to remove the A pillar. I think the C pillar just pops out, but I haven't done it so someone with experience please chime in.

And yes, 3M Super 77 multipurpose spray adhesive is what I've used with great success.

[Washburn]

Rode her hard today :biggrin
perv.

[Washburn]

Let wifey drive it to her dinner/movie night with her BFF chick :)

[cakM3]

Mounted my new Bel STi Driver radar detector :)

[lilcdkey]

Let wifey drive it to her dinner/movie night with her BFF chick :)

:eeps

[Washburn]

LOL - no worries - she's probably a better driver than me :)

[danewilson77]

C pillars pop out. Work your way...forward to aft. The light will need to be unplugged.

Droid + Tapatalk = FTW!

[lilcdkey]

Didn't do anything for her today :( She's kinda dirty too because it rained on her last night. I'm gonna wash her tomorrow and hopefully install my bmw perf grills tmrw (if they come in...)

[cakM3]

My angel eye install.
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/IMG_1182-1.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/IMG_1184-1.jpg

[Johnmadd]

^what ae's are those?

[danewilson77]

Damn I love ae's. Looks great.

Droid + Tapatalk = FTW!

[Johnmadd]

^what ae's are those?
Also what corners are those? Your car looks great.

[cakM3]

^what ae's are those?

I got these from JLevi Streetwerks. They were a real pain to install and align right. Thanks for the complements Dane :biggrin

Also got the corners from JLevi, smoked corners. Now I need to lamin-x them. And thanks for the complement. I'll be down for the reunion :biggrin

[danewilson77]

So....you gots the Weisslichts. That's what I have too.

Droid + Tapatalk = FTW!

[cakM3]

So....you gots the Weisslichts. That's what I have too.

Droid + Tapatalk = FTW!

Yeah, love the look

[nike001]

Drove her to Jersey to Eurofest. Then she helped me make record time back home, traveled a bit faster than i expected but you gotta let these cars stretch their legs right?

So....you gots the Weisslichts. That's what I have too.

Droid + Tapatalk = FTW!

same. but mine don't line up like that! lol

[johnrando]

I got these from JLevi Streetwerks. They were a real pain to install and align right. Thanks for the complements Dane :biggrin

Also got the corners from JLevi, smoked corners. Now I need to lamin-x them. And thanks for the complement. I'll be down for the reunion :biggrin

So, you went with the "oem yellow" or the white. These look more white to me. I'm trying to decide which. Also, what was the key issue for installation/alignment?

EDIT: Nevermind, I don't think these fit my coupe.

[cakM3]

So, you went with the "oem yellow" or the white. These look more white to me. I'm trying to decide which. Also, what was the key issue for installation/alignment?

EDIT: Nevermind, I don't think these fit my coupe.

I went with white. I feel that white is the way to go...:thumbsup The issue I had was with the clips and how they aligned to the ZKW projector housings. I wanted the rings to align perfectly which I don't quite have on my ///M.

[cakM3]

I found out that there's only 14 sets of BMW Performance Front Cross-Drilled rotors left in the country. I allowed sensibility to go out the window and went ahead and purchased a set so I will be rollin' with BMW Performance cross-drilled rotors all around soon...:biggrin I realize I payed out too much for these but to me, they are worth it. Getting the ZHP set up for the upcoming get together...it's been fun doing this...:biggrin

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I found out that there's only 14 sets of BMW Performance Front Cross-Drilled rotors left in the country. I allowed sensibility to go out the window and went ahead and purchased a set so I will be rollin' with BMW Performance cross-drilled rotors all around soon...:biggrin I realize I payed out too much for these but to me, they are worth it. Getting the ZHP set up for the upcoming get together...it's been fun doing this...:biggrin

How much were they?

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[TRELO]

Replaced lower intake boot. Rain-x'd windshield & a fresh coat of meguiars gold class wax

[cakM3]

How much were they?

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Marcus,

I paid just over $500 for these. Too bad BMW decided not to make these any longer.....since this item is getting harder and harder to get...costs have gone up...
I already had the rear set (came with the car - not installed) so I had to get the front set...call me crazy! :biggrin

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Marcus,

I paid just over $500 for these. Too bad BMW decided not to make these any longer.....since this item is getting harder and harder to get...costs have gone up...
I already had the rear set (came with the car - not installed) so I had to get the front set...call me crazy! :biggrin

Thanks for the data point.


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[Washburn]

Vacuumed the complete interior...
wanted to detail it with Einszett interior detailer, too, but didn't have enough energy after the vacuuming...it was 92 *F outside :(
Have to do it on a later day...

[Stu]

Not specifically for my ZHP, but related I guess.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Bmw-3-Series-Key-Chain-Ring-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem20b8e23d81QQitemZ14054 0788097QQptZApparelQ5fMerchandise
:shift

[cakM3]

Thanks for the data point.


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No problem Marcus :thumbsup

Just ordered my ECS Carbon Fiber Strut Bar Kit-Silver this evening...:biggrin

[Katu]

Changed out my bad left rear wheel bearing, this was a PITA btw. Also cleaned the engine bay with some simple green. I was gonna post a pic of the engine bay but for some reason I can't seem to upload a photo directly unless I start a new thread or host the image myself. Help!

[danewilson77]

Upload image to PB...and copy and paste the IMG in the post.

[Katu]

Upload image to PB...and copy and paste the IMG in the post.

Ya, I have hosting through comcast as well, just takes extra time. When I got my car and made a thread about it, I was able to upload photos directly no problem. I guess 'replies' don't allow it to save bandwidth? If that's the case, I understand. :)

[lilcdkey]

lol i have two of these.


Not specifically for my ZHP, but related I guess.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Bmw-3-Series-Key-Chain-Ring-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem20b8e23d81QQitemZ14054 0788097QQptZApparelQ5fMerchandise
:shift

[az3579]

Today, I...


... adjusted the tape holding the passenger mirror glass in place because it's f#$%ing expensive to replace the motor/actuator and the clips on the back of the mirror glass are broken so I can't clip the damned thing back in. :shifty

[Johnmadd]

Today, I...


... adjusted the tape holding the passenger mirror glass in place because it's f#$%ing expensive to replace the motor/actuator and the clips on the back of the mirror glass are broken so I can't clip the damned thing back in. :shifty

I know your ocd will disagree but... buy used one on ebay from a junker, more than likely it will work and the car is not a junker because of a bad mirror motor.

[bcleaver]

Bought 12qts of redline leightweight shockproof gear oil. Damn amazon prime only had the full case but I figured breaking in a new LSD will require a few changes anyway...

[az3579]

I know your ocd will disagree but... buy used one on ebay from a junker, more than likely it will work and the car is not a junker because of a bad mirror motor.

It does disagree, but I was looking on eBay a few days ago. I couldn't find ANY motors/actuators for the M3 mirrors. I looked again just last night and bought the only one listed for sale. It was cheap and was tested working, so hopefully that cures my issue...

[Stu]

Installed Bosch Icons to replace my old blades. These are hands-down the best wiper blades ever. Dead-silent, no chatter, not a single hint of smearing anywhere. The difference is night and day. The RainX ones look like they are based off of these, but every single RainX pair I've bought smears like no one's business and do not seem to work well. I don't know why.

422B (though you could easily go larger if you wanted, up to 424B) and 419B fit perfectly if anyone is interested.

Now I'm just waiting for Safelite to call so I can request that my co-worker's boyfriend to come and replace my windshield.

[DeM3n]

Ordered LED interior kit, LED license plate lights and Angel Eyes. Can't wait til I get them.

[VA//M3]

I can start my car without pressing in the clutch! Just like in my 33 year old 924! No jerry rigging involved either. I just coded it out of the EWS module using NCS

[az3579]

I can start my car without pressing in the clutch! Just like in my 33 year old 924! No jerry rigging involved either. I just coded it out of the EWS module using NCS

Which string? I want to do this next. :)

[cakM3]

I got my ECS Tuning package in the mail this afternoon...:roundel

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/ECSTuningPackage-1.jpg

Here are a few pics of what I got to play with today after work...:biggrin

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/ECSCFStrutbar-1.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/ECSCFStrutBar03-1.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/ECSCFStrutBar02-1.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/CFStrutBar-1.jpg

Fit and finish is outstanding...awesome product :thumbsup

[kayger12]

Nice!

[danewilson77]

Like it!

[GMATT]

I received my ZHP mafia bling in the mail, and put them on the Coupe'.....1 st and probably only sticker going on my car!.....:)

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[cakM3]

Like it!

Dane, I have you to thank. I wasn't even looking to get the ECS CF Strut brace until I noticed that you had one. Love this...:biggrin Awesome quality and the price was too good to pass up...:thumbsup

[cakM3]

Nice!

Thanks kayger :thumbsup

[danewilson77]

Dane, I have you to thank. I wasn't even looking to get the ECS CF Strut brace until I noticed that you had one. Love this...:biggrin Awesome quality and the price was too good to pass up...:thumbsup

Brutha...what do they want for one now?

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[cakM3]

$169.95 at ECS Tuning...:thumbsup

Here is the link: http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330i-M54_3.0L/Suspension/Strut_Bar/ES10997/

This is the kit I got, except my bar doesn't have the ECS logo on it like you see in the ad... Love it :thumbsup

My OEM M3 side mirrors go to the body shop for base plate mods / painting on Saturday :biggrin I'm going with the gloss black...:thumbsup

[VA//M3]

Which string? I want to do this next. :)

Sure,

set

PARK/NEUTRAL_EINGANG
aktiv
nicht_aktiv

to nicht_aktiv in the EWS module. :guns2

I just did it on a 1998 e36 as well and it worked!

:helicopter

[danewilson77]

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/DSC04459-1.jpg

[MrMaico]

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/DSC04459-1.jpg

Nice! Imola keyhole delete and ///M valve caps!

[danewilson77]

Yes sir. Just dropped off Ryan at the body shop. Nervous...

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[TRELO]

New oem floor mats! Woot


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[danewilson77]

New oem floor mats! Woot


Opa iPhone

:drool

[TRELO]

Almost forgot!!

http://tapatalk.com/mu/a6898d9d-312e-2f18.jpg


Opa iPhone

[az3579]

Yes sir. Just dropped off Ryan at the body shop. Nervous...

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Who's Ryan?

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[kayger12]

Who's Ryan?

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Private Ryan.

What DW named his ride.

Droid X. Tapatalk. Use it.

[danewilson77]

I've been saving it since I bought it BP.

Saving Private Ryan....get it?

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[Sockethead]

Replaced rear diff mount, fixed strut mount issues & 4 wheel alignment... not pretty but it's functional... good bye bump steer and tramlining :thumbsup

[TRELO]

Installed Bosch Icons to replace my old blades. These are hands-down the best wiper blades ever. Dead-silent, no chatter, not a single hint of smearing anywhere. The difference is night and day. The RainX ones look like they are based off of these, but every single RainX pair I've bought smears like no one's business and do not seem to work well. I don't know why.

422B (though you could easily go larger if you wanted, up to 424B) and 419B fit perfectly if anyone is interested.

Now I'm just waiting for Safelite to call so I can request that my co-worker's boyfriend to come and replace my windshield.

You are the man!!!! Just put them on. Thank the lord!


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[cakM3]

Today I installed my set of BMW Performance Cross-Drilled rotors (front and back), also did the Shark Injector. Was a little nervous about messing up the Shark Injector so I read and reread the procedure just to make sure I wouldn't mess anything up. I did get a battery charger and hooked it up and did the install...no problems. :thumbsup

Will post pics of the new rotors later...:biggrin

Update: Here are the pics...:pimp
I was told that I got the last set of front cross-drilled rotors available from BMW in the US...at least that's what the parts guys at my local dealership told me and they showed me the computer screen showing this...I just feel lucky that I got a set :thumbsup
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/FrontCrossDrilledRotors-1.jpg

A friend helping me install my rotors - it was fun having a few friends who wanted to help out :thumbsup This is at the local Auto Hobby shop at Naval Station - Newport RI
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/IMG_1224-1.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/IMG_1227-1.jpg

Closeup of the rear rotors:
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/IMG_1230-1.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/IMG_1232-1.jpg

Another view of the front rotors:
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/IMG_1235-1.jpg

Tomorrow...wash and detail the ZHP :biggrin

[GMATT]

Wash, Clay, polish...................wax tomorrow:)

[Sockethead]

Today I installed my set of BMW Performance Cross-Drilled rotors (front and back)

I got these too several months ago... they do nothing for preformace but they look great!

[Marcus-SanDiego]

They do look good.

[cakM3]

I got these too several months ago... they do nothing for preformace but they look great!

Agreed, but I love the look...:drool

Update: did an full exterior detail today. Clay, compound, wax, polish and seal. Man was it work! Here is the result though :biggrin

Also put on monochrome ///M decals and roundels...:4ngie:

Here is the result:
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/IMG_1237-1.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/IMG_1238-1.jpg

Aircraft carrier - USS Saratoga in the background.
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/IMG_1239-1.jpg

Another look at my angel eyes and OEM M3 rear view mirror :drool:
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/IMG_1240-1.jpg

Closeup of the monochrome roundels and ///M decals: (oops! Roundels are loose...)
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/MonochromeM-1.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/MonochromeM02-1.jpg

[Stu]

Took apart my passenger door today to fix a speaker rattle and try to fix some excess window play that causes my window to sometimes go above the trim and miss the little slot it goes into when I'm driving fast. I used this DIY:

http://www.bimmerforums.co.uk/forum/f3/e46-coupe-convertible-front-window-rattle-fix-diy-t53950/

It was very very easy to take the door trim off. Use a T15 though, it seems to fit better than a T20.

I gorilla glued the speaker foam as it was just sitting freely in there, and I tightened the window screws but it didn't fix the window play :(. I might need to ask my shop about this one. My speaker rattle seems to be gone now though! I'm hoping it doesn't come back. My door trim sits better now too. I think the tint shop that did the original tinting did a shitty job with getting to the windows, as they completely ripped the foam just to get to the bolts! I glued it back as best as I could though.

To anyone hesitant of taking your trim apart on your door, don't worry about the clips. They are simple rivets and are easily replaceable if in the highly unlikely event you break one. They simply sit in the trim. They pop right out of the door with a little force.

[cakM3]

Painted out my lower grill :biggrin

Before:
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Before02-1.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Before-1.jpg


After painting:
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/After-1.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/After02-1.jpg

Also added LED License Plate lights
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/LEDLicensePlateLights-1.jpg

[kayger12]

Nice! Did you remove to paint it, or just tape it out?

[zhpnsnv]

Woke up his brother from a 6 month hibernation by installing a fresh battery...

It's alive!!!!! So now they can play...

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a107/mbcoops/IMG_0100.jpg

[cakM3]

Nice! Did you remove to paint it, or just tape it out?

I went ahead and taped off everything. Took my time when painting and waited between breezes so none of the paint would fly around. As long as you had the area taped off well and covered then there isn't a problem...:biggrin Looks like I'm about to do dental work on my ZHP...:biggrin

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/IMG_1255-1.jpg

[kayger12]

Very nice. Eventually going to need to do this myself. Thanks for the info.

[Alphatek45]

I need to do it as well. iirc, when Marcus did it, he sprayed the paint in a plastic cup then dabbed it on w/ a sponge brush. Probably much less prep work/chance of over spray.

What a difference though. Great job.

[Sockethead]

when Marcus did it, he sprayed the paint in a plastic cup then dabbed it on w/ a sponge brush. Probably much less prep work/chance of over spray.

Great idea.... never thought of that...

[cakM3]

I need to do it as well. iirc, when Marcus did it, he sprayed the paint in a plastic cup then dabbed it on w/ a sponge brush. Probably much less prep work/chance of over spray.

What a difference though. Great job.

Thanks! The hardest part other than doing the prep work was waiting between breezes...I took my time and am happy with the results. :thumbsup

[Mtnman]

You guys are crazy! Just pop that bad boy out and paint it in your front yard. now that its summer and hot, its easy. just pops right out. Ive done it twice.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I did it on my 335. It's time for me to do it on the 330.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/marcussandiego/DSCN0058.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/marcussandiego/DSCN0059.jpg

[Sockethead]

You guys are crazy! Just pop that bad boy out and paint it in your front yard. now that its summer and hot, its easy. just pops right out. Ive done it twice.

Heh, never really looked that close at it too see but now I know. I just moved this to the top of my easy to do list, thanks :thumbsup

[bullfrogs_M3]

7 hours in on a color correction and I am still not even done. Every spot/area requires two "cut" passes. I haven't even started the Super Intense Polish (SIP) or the secondary Super Finish (SF) or the tertiary Sealant parts yet :crying

I am soooooooooooooooooo tired and done. I just want it to be over, please someone/anyone let it be done.
http://gallery.me.com/jeremiahconnelly/100015/Colorcorrection_1/web.jpg

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Looks good so far, Jeremiah.

[danewilson77]

^new found respect huh?

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[Crestwood1001]

That looks pretty intense, I made 100 bucks today detailing my neighbors red 2008 Charger Srt8 for him, and I got to drive it all day, what an animal ;)

[djmajestik]

Filled her up darn gas price.. use to b $40 to fill her up now its $60..
Also gave her some air in her tires..


http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/9677/imag0135f.jpg

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/1217/imag0136j.jpg

[Stu]

Filled her up darn gas price.. use to b $40 to fill her up now its $60..


:crying

I hate the gas pump.

[bullfrogs_M3]

Looks good so far, Jeremiah.
Thanks boss. She's gettin there. Be done soon.


^new found respect huh?

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Yes sir. I totally understand now when the professional detail guy said it would take him TWO days to do it properly with my paint. He said he feels sorry for what I was going to have to do to get the majority of the swirls/scratches out. I think though that a large problem with it taking me forever is the Porter Cable 7424 that I am using. It just doesn't have the speed to break down the product fast enough. It is a "SAFE" polisher, meaning it won't burn my paint no matter how much pressure or passes I put on it. But it also takes a long time for the product to really break down.



Oh man, that's exactly how I felt yesterday. I only had to make one pass with the porter cable and polish. I could still see minor hazing in the paint at the right angle, but I didn't care. I wanted to be done! I feel for you though: your paint color doesn't hide stuff like titanium silver does!
Yea, right now my car is totally hazed up a little. You can really notice it on a black car like this. But that is normal when doing the M105 ultra-cut phase. Once I apply the SIP and SF it will totally disappear. I should have it all done today and then let the sealant/power lock do its thing overnight and then a nice wash and wax to bring it all together tomorrow. Just in time for a BMW meet on Thursday night :)

[lilcdkey]

Waxed her and detailed the interior. Really loving this BMW interior cleaner..

[Washburn]

I really need to get my hands on summedatstuff!!!

[midlandtech]

meguiars wax :rockon

[MsRN]

Replaced my fuel filter...

[cakM3]

Getting rid of my Bridgestone run-flats for Michelin Pilot Super Sports, full alignment, new drive belts and OEM alarm system installed...:biggrin

[mimalmo]

Heading out to the garage to move my iSimple cable and OEM aux-input cable from the sunglasses holder to my eurotray (long version)

[johnrando]

Some more (very) minor engine bling.

This
http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/johnrando/bmwoilcap1.jpg

plus this

http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/johnrando/bmwoilcap2.jpg

plus this

http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/johnrando/bmwoilcap3.jpg

equals this:

http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/johnrando/bmwoilcap4.jpg

http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/johnrando/bmwoilcapo.jpg

[danewilson77]

That's pretty tight.

Tint is on.........muhahahaha....looks delicious......pics? Naaaa....

[Washburn]

Pics!

[johnrando]

pics pics pics

[Sockethead]

Some more (very) minor engine bling.

This
http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/johnrando/bmwoilcap1.jpg

plus this

http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/johnrando/bmwoilcap2.jpg

plus this

http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/johnrando/bmwoilcap3.jpg

equals this:

http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/johnrando/bmwoilcap4.jpg

http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/johnrando/bmwoilcapo.jpg

That looks damn good!

I like the BMW Perf. cross brace. I have a Rotora Aluminium bar. functional with solid caps over the shock toweres to keep them from mushrooming but I can't get to the adjusters for the Koni's w/o removing them. It's a PITA.

[cakM3]

Some more (very) minor engine bling.

This
http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/johnrando/bmwoilcap1.jpg


John,

Very nice setup :thumbsup!

When I see your carbon fiber strut brace I think why I didn't get this when I had the chance...

Where did you get the oil cap at? Looks great!

~Charlie

[cakM3]

Got my Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires mounted and balanced today :roundel

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/PilotSuperSports-1.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/PilotSuperSports02-1.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/PilotSuperSports03-2.jpg

[Alphatek45]

You guys are crazy! Just pop that bad boy out and paint it in your front yard. now that its summer and hot, its easy. just pops right out. Ive done it twice.

Took your advice. Looks better already after a little simple green.
Paint this weekend.

[Mtnman]

Nice! Now thats what Im talking about! A little flat black in a spray can. Just be thorough from all the angles before you consider it done.

[Sockethead]

Nice! Now thats what Im talking about! A little flat black in a spray can. Just be thorough from all the angles before you consider it done.

Flat black? not semi gloss or satin?

[kayger12]

Some more (very) minor engine bling.

This
http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/johnrando/bmwoilcap1.jpg

plus this

http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/johnrando/bmwoilcap2.jpg

plus this

http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/johnrando/bmwoilcap3.jpg

equals this:

http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/johnrando/bmwoilcap4.jpg

http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/johnrando/bmwoilcapo.jpg

John-- I am jealous, and completely want to steal your idea!

[JohnnyGraphic]

Took your advice. Looks better already after a little simple green.
Paint this weekend.

Which way does it pop out? Towards the front or the back of the car?

Thanks!!!

Johnny

[Mtnman]

Flat black? not semi gloss or satin?

To each his own my friend....i go flat black.....so it dissapears. I wasnt trying to make it stand out. Reflective would be interesting.....but i dont know if it would be good interesting or bad intersting! Do it and lets see.....

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[danewilson77]

Rear I believe.

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[Mtnman]

Which way does it pop out? Towards the front or the back of the car?

Thanks!!!

Johnny

Sitting on the ground facing the car, push it back towards the engine bay.

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[Sockethead]

To each his own my friend....i go flat black.....so it dissapears. I wasnt trying to make it stand out. Reflective would be interesting.....but i dont know if it would be good interesting or bad intersting! Do it and lets see.....

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I never use gloss on stuff like that but satin adds a nice sheen to it...

[Alphatek45]

Both removal descriptions are correct. After I got the grill out of all the fasteners, I had to slightly bend it in a "U" shape to get it out. Its a little larger that the space in front of it.
Just watch all the fasteners that are attached to the bumper itself while you pull out the grill. Wouldn't want to break one...

[Alphatek45]

I never use gloss on stuff like that but satin adds a nice sheen to it...

I think I may got this route... that or just flat.

[lilcdkey]

CF splitters and painted reflectors. Check out my build thread.

[nike001]

108k miles!

[danewilson77]

125.5k miles. Where did our mileage thread go? Been looking for it off and on for the past couple of days.

Droid + Tapatalk = FTW!

[kayger12]

125.5k miles. Where did our mileage thread go? Been looking for it off and on for the past couple of days.

Droid + Tapatalk = FTW!

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?96-What-s-the-current-mileage-on-your-BMW-330-ZHP&highlight=current+mileage

Sticky in General ZHP-- always tough to find stickies on Ttalk because they're on the separate menu column.

EDIT: I lied. Not stickied. I need to go to bed. I'm delirious.

[johnrando]

John,

Very nice setup :thumbsup!

When I see your carbon fiber strut brace I think why I didn't get this when I had the chance...

Where did you get the oil cap at? Looks great!

~Charlie

Thanks!

@ Charlie - Ebay. I'll find it and post it when I do.
@ Keith - feel free, I stole it from someone else (with their permission). I made him an offer he couldn't refuse.

[johnrando]

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?96-What-s-the-current-mileage-on-your-BMW-330-ZHP&highlight=current+mileage

Sticky in General ZHP-- always tough to find stickies on Ttalk because they're on the separate menu column.

EDIT: I lied. Not stickied. I need to go to bed. I'm delirious.

g'nite Keith! :-)

[lilcdkey]

almsot 48k miles :crying

[johnrando]

almsot 48k miles :crying

I'm coming up on 48K myself! Oops, this s/b in the other thread.

[danewilson77]

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?96-What-s-the-current-mileage-on-your-BMW-330-ZHP&highlight=current+mileage

Sticky in General ZHP-- always tough to find stickies on Ttalk because they're on the separate menu column.

EDIT: I lied. Not stickied. I need to go to bed. I'm delirious.

Lol...thanks KG.


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[DeM3n]

Just got done installing LED interior kit, LED license plate lights, yellow Lamin-x film on fogs, LED angel eyes (wiring will be tomorrow... Baking lights = no fun), and gominigo tow hook license plate holder. I love getting mods in bunches!

[Marcus-SanDiego]

^^ +1

[goofiefoot]

Filled up with premium this morning ($3.88) in preparation for a 2k+ mile roadtrip to Gatlinburg.

Great Smokey Mountains National Park, Makers Mark Distillery, Nashville, Memphis BBQ, then back to Texas for a family reunion.

[danewilson77]

Filled up with premium this morning ($3.88) in preparation for a 2k+ mile roadtrip to Gatlinburg.

Great Smokey Mountains National Park, Makers Mark Distillery, Nashville, Memphis BBQ, then back to Texas for a family reunion.

Sounds like a blast. Be safe.

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[johnrando]

Thanks!

@ Charlie - Ebay. I'll find it and post it when I do.
@ Keith - feel free, I stole it from someone else (with their permission). I made him an offer he couldn't refuse.

CAP
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5574947307&toolid=10001&campid=5336776893&customid=&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2Febaymotors%2Fws%2 FeBayISAPI.dll%3FViewItem%26item%3D260655114830%26 viewitem%3D%26sspagename%3DSTRK%253AMEWNX%253AIT%2 3ht_7179wt_1167

Emblem
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5574947307&toolid=10001&campid=5336776893&customid=&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2Febaymotors%2Fws%2 FeBayISAPI.dll%3FViewItem%26item%3D320659081981%26 viewitem%3D%26sspagename%3DSTRK%253AMEWNX%253AIT%2 3ht_3603wt_938

[kpro]

Left the Faux-ZHP at home to drive the prelude today. I don't miss the bimmer either...I think it needed a break the vanos is getting verrrrry bad :) Something about being in a 300whp go-kart is glorious...the sounds of spooling turbo and extra HP while in boost is simply enough to not even think about the radio. I'm lovin' it!

[kayger12]

Thanks!

@ Charlie - Ebay. I'll find it and post it when I do.
@ Keith - feel free, I stole it from someone else (with their permission). I made him an offer he couldn't refuse.

Thank you, sir!


g'nite Keith! :-)

Lol, was out cold before you even hit the post button.

[goofiefoot]

Filled up with premium this morning ($3.88) in preparation for a 2k+ mile roadtrip to Gatlinburg.

Great Smokey Mountains National Park, Makers Mark Distillery, Nashville, Memphis BBQ, then back to Texas for a family reunion.

Just filled up for the first time in Benton, AR. 32.5 mpg! I am very happy with this car!

[danewilson77]

Just filled up for the first time in Benton, AR. 32.5 mpg! I am very happy with this car!

Damn....that's crazy good.

[GMATT]

Just got to contact the PO of my car. Cool guy and lives less than 10 miles from me. Found out that he bought the car from the original owner who wanted out of his lease early. He put 60 k on the car in 5 years (summer only). Did much of the maint. did not do Vanos or cooling system. Next on my list!

[goofiefoot]

Damn....that's crazy good.

You're telling me! The best I got driving back from Colorado was 27.5 mpg.

I took it to the dealer for an Inspection 1 service and put a new K&N air filter earlier this week. If that's what is bringing up my mpgs, it's money damn well spent!

I'll post back with reports from the rest of the trip.

[MsRN]

Put on the Superleggeras today! :). I kept the Pilot Sports in front, as they look to have a season left in them. On the rears, I went with Pilot Super Sports. The result? Smooth and light!

FWIW, the front 18x8 Superleggeras were each 40.5# with tires; the 135s with tires were 48.2# (!). The rear Superleggera rims were 20.8# each; I'll weigh a 135 rear rim tomorrow, and post the result. The difference on the street was obvious: much quieter than my old Potenza RE040s, no tramlining, and no 'whump-whump-whump' of an out-of-round 135 front wheel. Strangely, shifts on the Steptronic seemed to lag just a bit; maybe decreased momentum at the rear wheel?

Changing the fuel filter made a HUGE difference! My engine went from sounding like Louis Armstrong, to sounding like Al Jarreau (okay, maybe Isaac Hayes). And here I thought the ZHP was SUPPOSED to sound like an out-of-tune Camaro! (Truth be told, I kinda liked that rough, rumbly edge--smooth is nice too, though).

Terry--Paypal fee coming your way tomorrow, sir...

Pictures to follow once I've washed Isaac...I mean, Ms. ZHP tomorrow! :)

[danewilson77]

Way to go MsRN. Pics when you get em. I should do my fuel filter.

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[aurelius]

Just filled up for the first time in Benton, AR. 32.5 mpg! I am very happy with this car!

I did a 500-mi road trip about 2 months ago. If your air filter is clean and your plugs are reasonably clean, you'll get over 30 mpg in a ZHP, even when cruising at 80+.

For whatever this may be worth (and I have no idea why this is) but new idler & belt tensioner pulleys significantly improved my mpg.

[johnrando]

Put on the Superleggeras today! :). I kept the Pilot Sports in front, as they look to have a season left in them. On the rears, I went with Pilot Super Sports. The result? Smooth and light!

FWIW, the front 18x8 Superleggeras were each 40.5# with tires; the 135s with tires were 48.2# (!). The rear Superleggera rims were 20.8# each; I'll weigh a 135 rear rim tomorrow, and post the result. The difference on the street was obvious: much quieter than my old Potenza RE040s, no tramlining, and no 'whump-whump-whump' of an out-of-round 135 front wheel. Strangely, shifts on the Steptronic seemed to lag just a bit; maybe decreased momentum at the rear wheel?

Changing the fuel filter made a HUGE difference! My engine went from sounding like Louis Armstrong, to sounding like Al Jarreau (okay, maybe Isaac Hayes). And here I thought the ZHP was SUPPOSED to sound like an out-of-tune Camaro! (Truth be told, I kinda liked that rough, rumbly edge--smooth is nice too, though).

Terry--Paypal fee coming your way tomorrow, sir...

Pictures to follow once I've washed Isaac...I mean, Ms. ZHP tomorrow! :)

Can't wait to see the pics! I saw these in person on Terry's car so it will be interesting.

[DeM3n]

AE's are now wired! Phew, I know I made this harder than it needed to be but glad its done. DIY FTW!

[Stu]

Brand-new OEM windshield :thumbsup

Brand is Pilkington, the same as the old windshield. I did notice that the brand name is on the lower left with a BMW logo, and my rain sensor is 100% flush with my windshield. Zero bubbles whatsoever, no dust, nothing. My old window had some small bubbles in my rain sensor, and the Pilkington logo was in the lower-right with no BMW logo. The windshield looks ever-so-slightly different, too, in terms of where the black parts are.

This makes me wonder if my old windshield was actually an aftermarket made by Pilkington without a rain sensor pre-installed and had been replaced before. Being a New York car, it wouldn't surprise me.

Either way, I'm 110% satisfied with my new windshield. I had Safelite do it (my co-workers boyfriend who works for them came and did my windshield for me very carefully, using a piano wire and everything. I gave him the window replacement directions my BMW dealership gave me). No cost to me, and no more pitted mess to look through!

Maybe my rain sensor will be a bit more responsive now that it is flush.

No change in wind noise. If anything, it's slightly quieter.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

^^ excellent.

[lilcdkey]

filled up gas at 4.55 a gallon...

[Sockethead]

filled up gas at 4.55 a gallon...

Holy Crap! :jawdrop
it's like 75¢ cheaper here

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Chicago is way expensive right now. Wow. I think we're down to $4.19.

[cakM3]

I think Chicago is the most expensive in the country as far as gas goes.....so sad.....

I changed out my passenger door trim this afternoon....15 new clips...the trim just snaps into place...very easy. :thumbsup

[Stu]

I think Chicago is the most expensive in the country as far as gas goes.....so sad.....

I changed out my passenger door trim this afternoon....15 new clips...the trim just snaps into place...very easy. :thumbsup

Perfect timing for this post - do you know where I can get 15 new clips? I have a few mangled ones that are rattling in the door and it's driving me batty. The new ones have a nice anti-rattle foam thing on them.

Edit: Found 'em. P/N 51418224768

[DeM3n]

filled up gas at 4.55 a gallon...

I'm assuming premium? Either way, it makes me feel like this:

http://healorhell.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/gerd_chest_pain.jpg

[mimalmo]

Heading out to the garage to move my iSimple cable and OEM aux-input cable from the sunglasses holder to my eurotray (long version)

OK, so I failed at completing this the other day. I blame it on the third margarita I drank. It made me lazy.

However.....I did get out there and get it all done this afternoon. I love that there's enough room for the cables and that it can be totally hidden away but, it was a bit of a hassle routing the wires. Patience is the key.

[danewilson77]

I'm assuming premium? Either way, it makes me feel like this:

http://healorhell.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/gerd_chest_pain.jpg

Lol..

Hood respray and full PC/wax.

Droid + Tapatalk = FTW!

[Sockethead]

Fresh oil change... gettin ready for a certain road trip south....:headbang

[Marcus-SanDiego]

^ win.


iPad. Tapatalk. Bi-winning.

[DeM3n]

Installed H&R Race springs last night. Loving the new look!

[mimalmo]

Installed H&R Race springs last night. Loving the new look! Any pics?

[Stu]

This happened.

http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/471/rivals.th.png (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/832/rivals.png/)

:p

[zhpnsnv]

Quick wash then down to Keith's to install perf intake. Big thanks to Keith.

Intake adds a bit of growl past 4k. I believe it prob adds a smidge of power. Nothing huge though.

1042


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[danewilson77]

Nice.



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[Alphatek45]

Popped the freshly Painted Grill back in.
New Transmission Fluid
New Differential Fluid (thanks for opinions/info)
Adjusted Parking Brake
CDV Delete / Bleed Clutch
New Control Arm Bushings (Thanks Keith, sweet DIY)

3 trips to the auto part store (misc stuff, then my jack took a shit) New 3.5 low profile Jack :)

Swallowed my whole day, its shower and beverage time. Test run in the am!

[kayger12]

Great days work, Adam.

Droid X. Tapatalk. Use it.

[lilcdkey]

Monday im getting my splitters bolted on.

MOTOROLA ATRIX TAPATALK

[danewilson77]

Left ZHP at shop....again....FML. he told me he would like me to leave it with him so he can make it perfect. I guess I should be happy with his level of scrutiny. Looks like KG will be taking me to pick it up Thursday night.

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[kayger12]

It's a date, honey.

Droid X. Tapatalk. Use it.

[lilcdkey]

Cute.

[Crestwood1001]

Haha wow

[danewilson77]

It's a date, honey.

Droid X. Tapatalk. Use it.

Yeah......say.....I get into Richmond at 1800......you wanna swing by and get me...or would that be outta your just a thought...with you coming in on Thursday.

Guess that would be called a double date?

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[kayger12]

Yeah......say.....I get into Richmond at 1800......you wanna swing by and get me...or would that be outta your just a thought...with you coming in on Thursday.

Guess that would be called a double date?

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Done-- Richmond at 1800.

[danewilson77]

Done-- Richmond at 1800.

:danehappy

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[Alphatek45]

Popped the freshly Painted Grill back in.
New Transmission Fluid
New Differential Fluid (thanks for opinions/info)
Adjusted Parking Brake
CDV Delete / Bleed Clutch
New Control Arm Bushings (Thanks Keith, sweet DIY)

3 trips to the auto part store (misc stuff, then my jack took a shit) New 3.5 low profile Jack :)

Swallowed my whole day, its shower and beverage time. Test run in the am!


What a difference! Front end is like brand new from the CABs. Steering is tighter and no more bump when coming to a full stop.
Holy smooth shifting! This is how it should be from the factory. If you have a CDV get it outta there asap. Im sure the new fluid helped as well.
Now, Im sure its placebo (and none of this maintenace or the BMW CAI)
but I swear she has a little more pull. Hopefully, when I do the Shark injector it will.
Finally, I no longer have to pull the parking brake into the back seat for the car to stay in place. :biggrin

[Sockethead]

What a difference! Front end is like brand new from the CABs. Steering is tighter and no more bump when coming to a full stop.
Holy smooth shifting! This is how it should be from the factory. If you have a CDV get it outta there asap. Im sure the new fluid helped as well.
Now, Im sure its placebo (and none of this maintenace or the BMW CAI)
but I swear she has a little more pull. Hopefully, when I do the Shark injector it will.
Finally, I no longer have to pull the parking brake into the back seat for the car to stay in place. :biggrin
There's nothing like doing maintenance that makes you fall in love with the car again....

[danewilson77]

What a difference! Front end is like brand new from the CABs. Steering is tighter and no more bump when coming to a full stop.
Holy smooth shifting! This is how it should be from the factory. If you have a CDV get it outta there asap. Im sure the new fluid helped as well.
Now, Im sure its placebo (and none of this maintenace or the BMW CAI)
but I swear she has a little more pull. Hopefully, when I do the Shark injector it will.
Finally, I no longer have to pull the parking brake into the back seat for the car to stay in place. :biggrin

What CABs did you go with?

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[Alphatek45]

Meyle HD. Very happy so far.

[Sockethead]

Meyle HD. Very happy so far.

I used OEM from the dealer two months ago and they're shot. Infact I think they are deffective I noticed that they sucked as soon as I put them in I gotta call the dealer and tell 'em
My last set from the dealer lasted 40K

[danewilson77]

I have always been a fan of the Meyle HD....as a matter of fact...some should be delivered to the Wilson household this week. I am taking the UUC Poly's off. Not diggin em at all.

They may be ok for track.....but I don't recommend for DD.

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[Sockethead]

I have always been a fan of the Meyle HD....as a matter of fact...some should be delivered to the Wilson household this week. I am taking the UUC Poly's off. Not diggin em at all.

They may be ok for track.....but I don't recommend for DD.

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I used the Meyle on my old 325i. OEM on the ZHP under warranty.
What's up with the UUCs ?

[danewilson77]

I used the Meyle on my old 325i. OEM on the ZHP under warranty.
What's up with the UUCs ?

I feel way, way, way too much of the road. Also....the just kind of slipped onto the control arms....whereas the HD's need to be helped on. Front end just doesn't feel right, and I would bet half a paycheck its the CAB's. JW77(my indy mechanic) is throwing the Meyle's on this week.

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[CERF04ZHP]

Definitely going Meyle this time around. I installed OEM about 10k ago, and the steering wheel is twitching again when I stab the brakes.