What did you do for your ZHP/BMW today?

[M0nk3y]

We own a 2003 Honda Pilot and pay $29.95 from the Honda dealer to get an oil service done...

My E32 costs around $35 for me to do the oil change, or my mechanic does it for free if I give him the oil change parts.

E46 is $55 just for parts (I use OEM bmw synthetic oil)

My Z4M is going into oil service next week at BMW.

I don't have time to do it myself considering I get home from.college and do Autocross the next day.

Its $100 in parts, I'm getting it done for $130...ill suck up the $30

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[das boots]

No. We are referring to the vanos piston bolts. They actually secure the vanos pistons to the splines.

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What item # is that in RealOEM?

[danewilson77]

What item # is that in RealOEM?

Item 9....Again...only needed if you break one. They are lefty tighty, righty loosey.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=EV53&mospid=47725&btnr=11_2170&hg=11&fg=15

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/Vanos.png

[das boots]

Thanks. That's the one I purchased. They look real small and plastic and still inside the bag. Have not done the VANOS yet. Waiting for the right time.

[Johal E32]

My Z4M is going into oil service next week at BMW.

I don't have time to do it myself considering I get home from.college and do Autocross the next day.

Its $100 in parts, I'm getting it done for $130...ill suck up the $30

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$130 for an oil change on a S54 motor is very reasonable IMO. Especially considering the Castrol oil it requires.

[jayjay_dee]

Just bought CF splitter from Khoalty...

[Gordo_GT]

Wait so it only covers the cars that are still under warranty? Or not? My dealer said only under warranty or extended warranty.

My CPO warranty expired 02/2011


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[Gordo_GT]

I had the dealer conduct their "clinic" (free inspection) and came away pleasantly delighted and with a free car wash.

Note: I will do the repairs myself.

37583759





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[danewilson77]

Lol. $245 to replace "All belts"!

LMAO!

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[das boots]

Just met a new BMW owner who just purchased a '06 328i from a use car dealer just last week. He also purchased an aftermarket warranty. Well, his car overheated and he had to take it to the Escondido BMW delaer since he thought he was under warranty. The dealer was willing to do the work. But his after market warranty will not accept the dealer. Because evidently, a warranty only kicks in after 90 days of ownership. He was PO'ed. Now, he had to take to an indie authorized by the warranty company and will do the work but at a reduced price. I told him a little about the club. He will now join the club and start going through all of the E90 forums......He was a previous Merc owner.

[Meric]

My CPO warranty expired 02/2011


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I'm going to storm into my dealer today ... Wtf kinda business they run over here..

[Gordo_GT]

Just met a new BMW owner who just purchased a '06 328i from a use car dealer just last week. He also purchased an aftermarket warranty. Well, his car overheated and he had to take it to the Escondido BMW delaer since he thought he was under warranty. The dealer was willing to do the work. But his after market warranty will not accept the dealer. Because evidently, a warranty only kicks in after 90 days of ownership. He was PO'ed. Now, he had to take to an indie authorized by the warranty company and will do the work but at a reduced price. I told him a little about the club. He will now join the club and start going through all of the E90 forums......He was a previous Merc owner.

I hate hearing these stories.


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[Gordo_GT]

Lol. $245 to replace "All belts"!

LMAO!

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I did the same thing. I joked it was a pretty good deal and the SA thought I was serious and he went with it (which was more amusing to me).


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[Gordo_GT]

I'm going to storm into my dealer today ... Wtf kinda business they run over here..

Just don't roll up in your jet...jk jk.


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[nike001]

Chasing this myself right now.

Leading suspect is the vanos exhaust solenoid.

I'll post a link up for you when I'm back on the laptop.

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http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=569509

I don't think that was it. God... Damn. Maybe I'll have a tech throw it on a lift on Friday to look for it. I'm not going to be able to find it unless I get under the car :(

[S85FTW]

Just sent an email to my body shop in Dorchester MA where the zhp will be undergoing its makeover. Really excited to see the end results.

The hood:
Getting painted 100% TIAG with no CF exposed at all.
Getting recessed hood pins.
Getting custom bodywork done around the headlights so the hood will now sit flush.
Getting the grill inlets enlarged to fit the oem chrome facelifted grills.

The lip:
Getting molded to the bumper and painted 100% TIAG with no CF exposed.

The trunk:
Getting painted 100% TIAG with no CF exposed.

Driver rear fender:
Getting nicks touched up from road rash.

[nike001]

^Gonna look gooooooood! I'm excited

[kpro]

Today we dropped off the X5 at the dealership. She's in low mode and can't seem to get up after having 3 of the 4 air bags in the suspension replaced in the last week, nickle and dimin' me!!!! Looks sick tho...
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5339/7069600049_b6ebd2dd2e_b.jpg

The ZHP just sleeps in the garage :)

[nike001]

^ I hope you have CPO on that. There's an X5 thats in the dealer in my area CONSTANTLY with this problem, and it's been in the thousands on at least 2 occasions for her IIRC. These air ride suspensions are the reason I didn't even look at X5's when looking for my zhp.

[Meric]

Random;

I was looking for Golf Tee mod. They say the flap is closed under 3k RPM. I see mine open all the time? Anyone know why?

[HokieZHP]

Random;

I was looking for Golf Tee mod. They say the flap is closed under 3k RPM. I see mine open all the time? Anyone know why?

I'm pretty sure the golf tee mod is for pre-facelift cars.

[Meric]

I'm pretty sure the golf tee mod is for pre-facelift cars.

But all bmw's from pre-facelift to new 3'ers or 1 series does it.

[HokieZHP]

I don't see a flap in my exhaust...? Maybe the ZHP muffler is different?


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[danewilson77]

I thought golf tee was for 323's?

[carsontl]

i ordered a dr color chipset kit and finalized my schedule to have my hood, bumper, and fender resprayed (fender got a ding on it)

the kit's for anything that hits the car between the respray and when i put the clear bra on the bumper/hood!

also looking at picking up a few replacement pieces (reflectors, side markers, dead pedal trim, etc) to fix up some spots in need of some love... just waiting on mike from bmwpartstore.com to get back to me on a quote.

[Hornung418]

I thought golf tee was for 323's?
I don't have one. It's for the M54/M56 powered cars. Meric, yours is probably rusted open. Spray it with some PB blaster and try and pry it open.

[danewilson77]

I don't have one. It's for the M54/M56 powered cars. Meric, yours is probably rusted open. Spray it with some PB blaster and try and pry it open.

Mmm.. Not sure. I could not do this on my 325i.

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[gr330zhp]

Last I knew, the ZHP exhaust had the flap removed from BMW, thus the reason the car is SLIGHTLY louder then other E46s all the time, non-M of course

[HokieZHP]

Last I knew, the ZHP exhaust had the flap removed from BMW, thus the reason the car is SLIGHTLY louder then other E46s all the time, non-M of course

I agree, I don't think the ZHP's have this flap. I looked around for it when I read about the mod on E46f and couldn't find anything on my exhaust

[az3579]

Correct, ZHPs do not have the flap.


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[Meric]

I don't have one. It's for the M54/M56 powered cars. Meric, yours is probably rusted open. Spray it with some PB blaster and try and pry it open.

Mine is open. Never seen it closed. Thats the issue. It works with vacuum line. Maybe i sould wait for vacuum to build up.

[webster]

today i installed the ///M-style grey gauge cluster face from Bimmian.com. i saw Udub do this mod in his build thread and immediately loved the look. install was a breeze.

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k433/wtolson/ZHP%20Pics/DSCN0320.jpg

and installed in car
http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k433/wtolson/ZHP%20Pics/DSCN0322.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k433/wtolson/ZHP%20Pics/DSCN0327.jpg

[Ryans323i]

It does look great. And I'm envious of your 80 degree weather!

[zhp43867]

Pretty sure the flap was for non-zhp 330s only, not 325s (my sister's didn't have it) and neither did a 323 I looked at. The ZHP muffler is louder and it does delete that valve, so the sound increase is a combination of both. If it's stuck open don't worry about it, it sounds better anyway.

[Hornung418]

Webster...the only thing I don't like about that is the redline doesn't relate to the actual ZHP redline of 6800.

[ryankokesh]

My 325xi does have the butterfly valve.... I golf teed it open!

[webster]

Webster...the only thing I don't like about that is the redline doesn't relate to the actual ZHP redline of 6800.

yeah i did think about that, but since the shark injector flash raises the redline to 7k, it actually works out!

[cakM3]

today i installed the ///M-style grey gauge cluster face from Bimmian.com. i saw Udub do this mod in his build thread and immediately loved the look. install was a breeze.

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k433/wtolson/ZHP%20Pics/DSCN0320.jpg

and installed in car
http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k433/wtolson/ZHP%20Pics/DSCN0322.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k433/wtolson/ZHP%20Pics/DSCN0327.jpg

Webster,

Can you give us some night shots with the lit instrument cluster?

[Meric]

yeah i did think about that, but since the shark injector flash raises the redline to 7k, it actually works out!

I wanna shark inject mine too. Can anyone send me the tool? If of course you trust me.

[UdubBadger]

......... ^ trendsetter


i saw Udub do this mod in his build thread and immediately loved the look.

[UdubBadger]

Webster,

Can you give us some night shots with the lit instrument cluster?

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7049/6963730319_126e7c04a8_z.jpg

Not nearly as nice as the OEM ///M ones

[danewilson77]

I wanna shark inject mine too. Can anyone send me the tool? If of course you trust me.

It will only work on one car.

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/IMAG1305.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/IMAG1303.jpg

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[UdubBadger]

yeah it mates to your ECU so you should consider some other tunes with similar gains for a better price ;)

[carsontl]

It will only work on one car.

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/IMAG1305.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/IMAG1303.jpg

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did you get the weather tech today or somethin dane?

[danewilson77]

Yes sir. They make the interior look sanitary, and I believe I will like them better than the OEM AW mats, as these will be easier to dust/wipe off when they get particles on them.

[cakM3]

Looks good Dane :thumbsup

[carsontl]

cool i'll probably check in on you down the road about them, i have the oem all season mats currently

[nike001]

yeah it mates to your ECU so you should consider some other tunes with similar gains for a better price ;)

I see what you did there!

Yes sir. They make the interior look sanitary, and I believe I will like them better than the OEM AW mats, as these will be easier to dust/wipe off when they get particles on them.

Yup. I love mine.. even though I took them off about 2 months ago. Nothing beats the OEM carpet :)

Also, Does anyone have any pictures of under their car? Preferably the sway bar ends?

[zhp43867]

My 325xi does have the butterfly valve.... I golf teed it open!

Doh! Maybe I'll have better luck next time. Interesting... her 325 coupe definitely didn't have one.

[Chad44]

Also, Does anyone have any pictures of under their car? Preferably the sway bar ends?

Front or rear? And what for?

[spencers]

Haven't installed it yet. Maybe next week. ;)

Had an extra brand new Genuine BMW roundel collecting dust. Thanks for the suggestion, Dane.
http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/5729/img0777sp.jpg

[danewilson77]

I see what you did there!


Yup. I love mine.. even though I took them off about 2 months ago. Nothing beats the OEM carpet :)

Also, Does anyone have any pictures of under their car? Preferably the sway bar ends?

There's just a hole there.

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[Chad44]

Here's a link to a photo album where I put some photos... mostly of the rear, but there are ok photos of both... If I know what exactly youre looking for I may have better pictures.

https://plus.google.com/photos/101251472935703528827/albums/5623849989512838881?authkey=CMqG9LGqv7HGaQ

[Meric]

http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/5672/img1398he.jpg

Mmmm Yea..

[static667]

I looked at parts that I need for my car. Then I looked at my bank account. I then closed my web browser disappointed that I couldn't buy the parts that I need.

[az3579]

I looked at parts that I need for my car. Then I looked at my bank account. I then closed my web browser disappointed that I couldn't buy the parts that I need.

Story of my life.

[Meric]

I looked at parts that I need for my car. Then I looked at my bank account. I then closed my web browser disappointed that I couldn't buy the parts that I need.

What do you need? Pm me if you want to.

[danewilson77]

http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/5672/img1398he.jpg

Mmmm Yea..

Which are those?

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[nike001]

I looked at parts that I need for my car. Then I looked at my bank account. I then closed my web browser disappointed that I couldn't buy the parts that I need.


Story of my life.

Know that feeling.. lol

[HokieZHP]

Put in my new 6k HID bulbs! I don't have a camera do these are the pics took on my phone. I love the new color!


Before:
http://img.tapatalk.com/c6e4c031-979e-0ae1.jpg

After:
http://img.tapatalk.com/c6e4c031-97c3-f945.jpg


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[johnrando]

Webster, gorgeous gauges!

[derbo]

3766 got me some BMW black grilles :)


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[Meric]

Which are those?

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http://c1552172.r72.cf0.rackcdn.com/76419_x600.jpg

Zimmermann Sport Rotors set Front and Rear + Ceramic pads.

[Gordo_GT]

3766 got me some BMW black grilles :)


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Now just get rid of that front plate and it will look perfect.


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[derbo]

Now just get rid of that front plate and it will look perfect.


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It's off usually but the police recently have been giving out front plate tickets :(


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[static667]

What do you need? Pm me if you want to.

Its cool, man. I need an oil separator, VANOS seals and anti-rattle kit, a main belt tensioner pulley, and a FSR. I'll get this stuff on my own...at some point. Once I start my second job for the summer, I'll be able to pick up some stuff. I appreciate the offer, though.

[Ryans323i]

@Dane: Like the look of the new mats.


Haven't installed it yet. Maybe next week. ;)

Had an extra brand new Genuine BMW roundel collecting dust. Thanks for the suggestion, Dane.
http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/5729/img0777sp.jpg

:like


3766 got me some BMW black grilles :)


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Looks so clean. Very nice.

[carsontl]

what do you guys think of the black grills vs chrome grills on a mystic blue? I'm trying to decide lol

[Ryans323i]

Personally, I like black grills, especially with the shadowline trim. Seems more cohesive.

[carsontl]

yeah it seems out of place to have chrome on just the kidneys and no where else...

[Ryans323i]

agreed.

For visual reference, taken from here (http://garage.bimmerfest.com/user.php?action=viewUser&UrId=112)

http://www.linquist.net/images/330i_small.jpg

[jayjay_dee]

gorgeous!!!

i wish they dont require front plates here in NJ...

[carsontl]

agreed.

For visual reference, taken from here (http://garage.bimmerfest.com/user.php?action=viewUser&UrId=112)

http://www.linquist.net/images/330i_small.jpg

Ryan I don't supposed you could upload that picture to the forums? I'm blocked from seeing that lol

[Ryans323i]

Ryan I don't supposed you could upload that picture to the forums? I'm blocked from seeing that lol

Done

3768

[carsontl]

omg that's sexy, i'm throwing money at the screen but nothing's happening!!!

he's got angel eyes on her too, man that looks good.

[Ryans323i]

Get the grills!

[carsontl]

gonna get the piano black ones from khoalty and some orion v2's as well if I can find them for the 2004+ coupes

[Ryans323i]

Yay. I'm a bad influence. Or at least an expensive one.

[carsontl]

the angel eyes khoalty sells are helios brand... are they any good? I've only heard talk of predator chromium / orion v2 and weisslicht

looks like no one really sells gloss black grills (khoalty seems only one for reasonable price) , they're all matte black... what gives?

[derbo]

Only BMW oem black grilles are gloss black or khoalty piano black grilles.


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[UdubBadger]

Exhaust is going on


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[Johnmadd]

At the dealer getting the tailight fix.

[das boots]

Only BMW oem black grilles are gloss black or khoalty piano black grilles.


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So, what are the difference? Both are the shiny ones......prices?

[derbo]

Exhaust is going on


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Sick!! Can't wait to see pics and maybe video?


So, what are the difference? Both are the shiny ones......prices?

BMW is OEM and practically guaranteed perfect fitment. The khoalty ones are aftermarket and cheaper and may or may not fit perfect. It's a risk for being cheaper by 40%


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[kayger12]

Gave her a bath and diagnosed her engine oil leak.

I think.

Thread coming...

[carsontl]

Sick!! Can't wait to see pics and maybe video?



BMW is OEM and practically guaranteed perfect fitment. The khoalty ones are aftermarket and cheaper and may or may not fit perfect. It's a risk for being cheaper by 40%


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yeah I ordered the khoalty, i'll gladly post up my results on fitment when it comes in. If it doesn't I'll probably return them and order the OEM.

Oem is about 110-120 for the pair Plus shipping while the khoalty was $53 shipped

[danewilson77]

Bought this. I have these but some of the books are messed up......and for a Ci :shifty

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/2004BMWsedanownersmanuals.jpg

[Hermes]

Bought this. I have these but some of the books are messed up......and for a Ci :shifty

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/2004BMWsedanownersmanuals.jpg

I took half of mine out of the car since they just take up too much space/stretch the leather cover. I only kept the main manual, service log, Bluetooth pin, and USA map book

-------

Currently halfway through coolant system rebuild on the 2002, but Steve and I are both working today so maybe we'll finish it this weekend. We also did find a set of what I think are style 61's for the car

[webster]

Webster, gorgeous gauges!

thanks!

[Ryans323i]

Bought this. I have these but some of the books are messed up......and for a Ci :shifty

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/2004BMWsedanownersmanuals.jpg

Cool. Maybe put the Ci stuff in the silent auction.

[UdubBadger]

37693770

They're sticking out a bit more than I'd have liked but whatever.

I'll try to do a video this weekend.




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[kayger12]

Bought this. I have these but some of the books are messed up......and for a Ci :shifty

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/2004BMWsedanownersmanuals.jpg

I'll buy the Ci books off of you.

[danewilson77]

Sure. I will have an extra case.....and a few manuals...

[kayger12]

^Awesome

I owed everyone some pics of my switch over back to blue-white roundels and the switch to the shadowline kidney grills:

http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff401/Kayger12/2012-04-13_14-29-10_697.jpg
This one also has my touched up wheel that I curb-grinded last weekend. Looks fine from a distance...
http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff401/Kayger12/2012-04-13_14-29-32_432.jpg

http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff401/Kayger12/2012-04-13_14-29-49_122.jpg

Still need to update my project thread. I'll get that done tomorrow.

[derbo]

37693770

They're sticking out a bit more than I'd have liked but whatever.

I'll try to do a video this weekend.




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Sweet! How's it sound?


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[zhpnsnv]

^Awesome

I owed everyone some pics of my switch over back to blue-white roundels and the switch to the shadowline kidney grills:

http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff401/Kayger12/2012-04-13_14-29-10_697.jpg
This one also has my touched up wheel that I curb-grinded last weekend. Looks fine from a distance...
http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff401/Kayger12/2012-04-13_14-29-32_432.jpg

http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff401/Kayger12/2012-04-13_14-29-49_122.jpg

Still need to update my project thread. I'll get that done tomorrow.

Like it. A lot.

Put on my new zhp knob and changed my cabin filter.
http://img.tapatalk.com/44268eb4-a562-234f.jpg

[cakM3]

Ordered the remaining Silver Cube trim (door trim pieces) this afternoon after finding out that there's no silver cube trim in BMW NA's system. Remaining pieces have to be shipped from the Fatherland. :)

Also washed and cleaned the ///M after work and saw this on the lift!
http://img.tapatalk.com/60ee37db-aa6b-68c1.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/60ee37db-aa7b-c59d.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/60ee37db-aa88-6277.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/60ee37db-aa96-221f.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/60ee37db-aaaa-39f0.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/60ee37db-aab7-37ac.jpg

Awesome car :drool

[nike001]

^^^ OH LAWD! That thing is teh sex

Alright, Special thanks go out to Keith for showing me what a probable cause of my oil leak was. That turned out to be it.

I took my fan out (so easy, I love this car) and got some MAF cleaner and sprayed everything off and then re-attached it all and put my fan back on (Then i cut myself. About 2 inches sliced :() and took her for a stroll. I came back an inspected everything and found (so far) no leaks.

While my spirited stroll I realized something:
DSC is a lot like your mom. Having DSC on is like playing with you toys when you were little while your mom sat and watched you. Turning DSC off is like playing alone in your room, but having your mom close incase anything happens. Having DSC completely off is like playing alone in your room, while your mom is off at the store. Playing can get rough.. and can get real real quick, but you won't have 'mom' around to quickly jump to your aid in such a situation :rofl

[Pip]

Didn't know there were 3 stages of dsc. I thought it was on or off.


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[Hochspannung]

If you just press it, the dsc light comes on in the center of your cluster. this means its in the mode where you can do some stuff but it will still kick in. If you hold the dsc button down for 5 seconds another yellow light comes on to the right on your cluster. This means dsc is completely off and you can have as much fun as you want. Too bad there's no LSD in our cars.

[LivesNearCostco]

My first wet track day, after 4 sessions with DSC on, I said to myself, "I know what I'm doing" and turned off DSC completely. It was more fun! But then here's what happened 90 seconds later.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XL48cYzrMHk

I still turn DSC off most of the time on track, but I'm extra cautious going over that hill!

[kayger12]

Like it. A lot.

Put on my new zhp knob and changed my cabin filter.
http://img.tapatalk.com/44268eb4-a562-234f.jpg

Thanks! Loving the matte leather goodness of the new knob and the silver cube.

...but what's that strange circular contraption just below the hazard button? :shift



Alright, Special thanks go out to Keith for showing me what a probable cause of my oil leak was. That turned out to be it.

I took my fan out (so easy, I love this car) and got some MAF cleaner and sprayed everything off and then re-attached it all and put my fan back on (Then i cut myself. About 2 inches sliced :() and took her for a stroll. I came back an inspected everything and found (so far) no leaks.


:thumbup

[carsontl]

i ordered khoalty piano black gloss grill and placed an order for:


inner door handle left 51418237587
Wallet Key
dead pedal - beige 51438227885
HK Front speaker x 2 65138368244*
heated euro mirrors *51168250438~2
oem oil service M50OCI~oem

[UdubBadger]

i need a new cabin filter too damn gotta get that ordered.

any recommendations on just a regular one or the activated charcoal one?

[zhpnsnv]

...but what's that strange circular contraption just below the hazard button? :shift



Cup holder?:dunno

[kayger12]

^ That was me dropping a too-effectively-veiled eurotray>cup holder reference.

It was funny inside my head.

[carsontl]

is there a cup holder that can be concealed? I know you can put a storage box in place of the cup holders...

[danewilson77]

is there a cup holder that can be concealed? I know you can put a storage box in place of the cup holders...

No.

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[carsontl]

No.

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looks like i found my get rich quick scheme!

[Johnmadd]

^ That was me dropping a too-effectively-veiled eurotray>cup holder reference.

It was funny inside my head.

I got it :biggrin

[derbo]

i ordered khoalty piano black gloss grill and placed an order for:


inner door handle left51418237587
Wallet Key
dead pedal - beige51438227885
HK Front speaker x 265138368244*
heated euro mirrors*51168250438~2
oem oil serviceM50OCI~oem

You went on a rampage!


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[zhpnsnv]

^ That was me dropping a too-effectively-veiled eurotray>cup holder reference.

It was funny inside my head.

Thought about the euro tray for a second then I lived with the car and I use the cup holders. Euro tray certainly looks better but I don't want coffee on my junk. More importantly, I don't want coffee on my alcantara.

Edit - and carrying hot coffee in my car is non-negotiable. It must happen.

[derbo]

Shame. I love euro tray. Maybe a spill proof thermos?


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[iZHP]

carrying hot coffee in my car is non-negotiable. It must happen.

Hell no! No food or drink in mine.

Installed this:

http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab58/ianbrady/562dec61.jpg

[zhpnsnv]

Of course, that's why I said my car.

[kayger12]

Thought about the euro tray for a second then I lived with the car and I use the cup holders. Euro tray certainly looks better but I don't want coffee on my junk. More importantly, I don't want coffee on my alcantara.

Edit - and carrying hot coffee in my car is non-negotiable. It must happen.

I will make a confession to the family. This is coming from the Pre-Flight video guy--

I occasionally drink coffee in the ZHP. The eurotray actually holds a cup of coffee quite securely. I use the sliding lid on the tray to trap the cup.

Had to slam the brakes in traffic last year with a 16 ounce Starbucks in the euro-- didn't lose a drop.

[Hermes]

I will make a confession to the family. This is coming from the Pre-Flight video guy--

I occasionally drink coffee in the ZHP. The eurotray actually holds a cup of coffee quite securely. I use the sliding lid on the tray to trap the cup.

Had to slam the brakes in traffic last year with a 16 ounce Starbucks in the euro-- didn't lose a drop.

I spilled a little in mine today, I had to put a microfiber towel in the euro tray to secure the cup

[carsontl]

http://i.imgur.com/kPUq7.jpg

Thanks Marcus!

[Meric]

Hell no! No food or drink in mine.

Installed this:

http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab58/ianbrady/562dec61.jpg

http://forgifs.com/gallery/d/190659-1/Nadal_BJ_by_Sharapova.gif

Every time i see one.

[Ryans323i]

My first wet track day, after 4 sessions with DSC on, I said to myself, "I know what I'm doing" and turned off DSC completely. It was more fun! But then here's what happened 90 seconds later.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XL48cYzrMHk

I still turn DSC off most of the time on track, but I'm extra cautious going over that hill!

Look at that rooster tail! Whew, hope you took her buy the car wash and hosed off her undercarriage. Either way, you're braver than me! DSC on forever!

[az3579]

Look at that rooster tail! Whew, hope you took her buy the car wash and hosed off her undercarriage. Either way, you're braver than me! DSC on forever!

Got a bit sideways at the bottom of the downhill at Lime Rock. Up to that point I always kept the DSC off completely. After that, I left it in the middle setting, which seems give me the PERFECT amount of wheelspin; no power bogging at all on Lime Rock with the DSC in the middle setting.

This time around, however, I'm turning that sucker back off. I used to run an E30 with no traction control and 600 pounds less weight; I think I can handle a car with 5 less hp. :biggrin

[zhpnsnv]

Shiny side up, Botond. Enjoy, and drive it home!!!

[az3579]

Shiny side up, Botond. Enjoy, and drive it home!!!

Always... :cool

[kayger12]

New exhaust CPS o-ring and a new power steering fluid reservoir (and some new Red Line D4 ATF for the new reservoir).
http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff401/Kayger12/2012-04-14_15-23-11_402.jpg

[zhp43867]

Nice! I did some flushing today as well (in the newer zhp):

-M1 75W90 in the diff
-Pentosin MTF-2 in the transmission (once again VERY impressed!)
-BMW DOT-4 in the brakes and the clutch via power bleeding, also deleted the CDV while I was at it.

I am very pleased with the results!

Trans and diff were still very golden, the owner before me was not up on the car but the one before him must've taken care of it. That said there was so much fluid in the trans it dumped all over my friend/helper when he opened the fill plug (on a lift)!

[danewilson77]

Good work broseph.

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[carsontl]

decided to go ahead and redo the bumper, hood, fender, roof, and trunk on a sand down and respray. gonna run just under $1200 for the whole thing so I think I got a pretty good deal on it considering i'm redoing over half of the paint on the car lol

Reason? My car's pitted and marred badly from acid rain... polishing has not corrected the pits (spent 3 hours on the trunk) so the next best solution is just correcting the paint

Sides of the car don't seem too bad, probably because the acid rain didn't get to sit on the clear coat and eat away at it.

[nike001]

Carson, do you have any pictures of the current condition of the car?

[carsontl]

I can't link it on tapatalk but it's in the detailing section.

[elric]

Oil Change done today. Also had 2 new front tires put on. Got to get alignment checked next week.

[midlandtech]

did a 3M headlight treatment to get rid of all the rock chips and speckled appearance

[ryankokesh]

did a 3M headlight treatment to get rid of all the rock chips and speckled appearance

Did it work well?


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[Pip]

did a 3M headlight treatment to get rid of all the rock chips and speckled appearance

How'd it turn out? Been contemplating this or new lenses.


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[UdubBadger]

same - lets see the results

[midlandtech]

37743775
Before and after... I think it turned out really well there are still a few spots where the rock chips were deeper than I was willing to sand but overall I am happy and saved myself 80+ bux


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[UdubBadger]

not bad

[midlandtech]

3776


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[midlandtech]

thinking about having a clear vinyl put on them now to protect them against any future road rash

[Chad44]

thinking about having a clear vinyl put on them now to protect them against any future road rash

I have been lead to believe in the past that there is a UV protective coating on the plastic, so once you have sanded it, it will cloud much quicker from the sun...
Maybe a UV protective vinyl, or an automotive UV protective clear coat?


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[UdubBadger]

vinyl would be stronger

[midlandtech]

I have heard that too, the shop that did my window tint also does almost any kind of vinyl application you could want done so I may swing by and see what the cost would be for them to do the headlights

[UdubBadger]

tints arent more than like $60-80 for lights so I can't see it being any more than that.

[midlandtech]

hopefully they won't be that much I have had all my cars done by them so maybe they will cut me a break

[mLuMaN83]

Good wash and engine bay clean today.

[Meric]

Golf tee mod. :shifty

[BCS_ZHP]

New hood Roundel, butt dyno'ed afterwards, big HP gain.

[Ryans323i]

New exhaust CPS o-ring and a new power steering fluid reservoir (and some new Red Line D4 ATF for the new reservoir).
http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff401/Kayger12/2012-04-14_15-23-11_402.jpg

Great work. I need to do this as well.

[balticvid]

A friend with a ZHP had BMW put in new plastic headlight lenses.
A while ago BMW quietly reduced the price to $75.00 each.
Now her Imola ZHP looks NEW!

[zhp43867]

I have been lead to believe in the past that there is a UV protective coating on the plastic, so once you have sanded it, it will cloud much quicker from the sun...
Maybe a UV protective vinyl, or an automotive UV protective clear coat?


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This is true. It's a very very hard coating- whatever it is. Try to sand it off of a new headlight lens!

[kayger12]

Great work. I need to do this as well.

Thanks, Ryan.

Might want to pick up new snap clamps (I'm sure there's a more official name for those) for the hoses. I reused the old ones but was worried they weren't going to snap back together.

[Chad44]

I bought new lenses from khoalty, they were $72/pair and they look and fit perfectly... They are made by Bosch.


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[az3579]

I bought new lenses from khoalty, they were $72/pair and they look and fit perfectly... They are made by Bosch.


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Really? For that price I expected some aftermarket that wasn't as good quality. Good to know; I'll more ordering a pair in the future. :thumbup

[zhp43867]

Intraveeeee!

[cakM3]

Got my rust spots on my passenger's side patched and M3 side mirrors finished up...will have them mounted this afternoon

[Ryans323i]

Thanks, Ryan.

Might want to pick up new snap clamps (I'm sure there's a more official name for those) for the hoses. I reused the old ones but was worried they weren't going to snap back together.

Thanks for the heads up. I believe they're called spring hose clamps?


I bought new lenses from khoalty, they were $72/pair and they look and fit perfectly... They are made by Bosch.


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I ordered aftermarket Bosch lenses too. Great fit and great quality. Can't remember where though. $70 sounds about right too.


Got my rust spots on my passenger's side patched and M3 side mirrors finished up...will have them mounted this afternoon

I might be more excited about this than you! ;)

[cakM3]

After all is done I might have to do another family picture :)

///M3...ZHP action

[iZHP]

After all is done I might have to do another family picture :)

///M3...ZHP action

:like

[kayger12]

Thanks for the heads up. I believe they're called spring hose clamps?


They look different than spring hose clamps to me.

BMW uses the very descriptive term of "clamp".

http://c1552172.r72.cf0.rackcdn.com/45131_x600.jpg

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[zhp43867]

Does anyone who has replaced their headlight lenses have their old ones that they could sent me (I could pay)? I can't replace mine because it's a facelift coupe- had them professionally recoated but I think I might be able to do better. I need some test samples though. If it works out I would do a nice write up for the forum. TIA!

[danewilson77]

I have an old set I believe.

[nike001]

The past few days I noticed my side mirrors don't work. I don't really adjust them much, so I don't know when they went out. The other day I got them working again just by fiddling with the adjustment on my arm rest while on my way to work.

Today they just don't work. Loose connection or something? Both the mirrors are affected by this.

[az3579]

Does anyone who has replaced their headlight lenses have their old ones that they could sent me (I could pay)? I can't replace mine because it's a facelift coupe- had them professionally recoated but I think I might be able to do better. I need some test samples though. If it works out I would do a nice write up for the forum. TIA!

The lens you would be receiving would be for a sedan; what would you need that for?


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[derbo]

The past few days I noticed my side mirrors don't work. I don't really adjust them much, so I don't know when they went out. The other day I got them working again just by fiddling with the adjustment on my arm rest while on my way to work.

Today they just don't work. Loose connection or something? Both the mirrors are affected by this.


Sounds like the driver side motor on the mirror is going out. Similarly something happened to mine. My mirrors were no longer adjusting and the heated mirror was still working on the passenger side only. Turns out replacing the driver side motor alleviated the problem. I plugged the car into the machine and had numerous faults for the driver motor inop (251 times).

The part number is 67 13 8 362 421. MSRP is $97.44 :(

[nike001]

It was affecting both of your mirrors? Like I said, I don't adjust my mirrors a lot... so could it be the passenger side mirror that has a motor going out? Because that's the one that's constantly moving when I put the car in reverse.

Thanks for the info!

[danewilson77]

The lens you would be receiving would be for a sedan; what would you need that for?


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TEST sample?

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[derbo]

It was affecting both of your mirrors? Like I said, I don't adjust my mirrors a lot... so could it be the passenger side mirror that has a motor going out? Because that's the one that's constantly moving when I put the car in reverse.

Thanks for the info!


The driver side motor is the master motor. If it does not work, it will cause the passenger side to be inoperative as well. The heating element on the passenger side mirror was still working however, so it confirmed it was the driver side. I also had access to BMW ISTA/P to look it up :)

[nike001]

Ahh good info! Thanks! Now I have to manually press my passenger side up because it's currently stuck in the 'down' position for curb lookout from when I had it in reverse :rofl

[cakM3]

Got my OEM M3 side mirrors installed this afternoon......finally!!!!

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3SideMirrorZHP01-1.jpg

[derbo]

Car looks mean >=)

[cakM3]

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing when I took this pic. I ask myself why didn't the ZHP come with M3 side mirrors and oval rear view mirrors? It should have in my opinion :)

[derbo]

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing when I took this pic. I ask myself why didn't the ZHP come with M3 side mirrors and oval rear view mirrors? It should have in my opinion :)

It should have came with alot of things ie. LSD, S54, M3 seats..LOL

[Newjack]

What front lip is that Charlie? It looks really good.

[cakM3]

What front lip is that Charlie? It looks really good.

That was the Arqray lip I got when Kris got his. Thanks....it took some work to get it mounted - was a really tight fit but got it done. You will see it when I come down for the meet...:)

[carsontl]

car is officially in the shop, new paint here i come!



Got my OEM M3 side mirrors installed this afternoon......finally!!!!

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3SideMirrorZHP01-1.jpg


Damn... i'm gonna order some M3 mirrors now lol

[UdubBadger]

yeah the M3 mirrors are so sexy.

Charlie where'd you get yours from? direct fit or did you modify?

[nike001]

yeah the M3 mirrors are so sexy.

Charlie where'd you get yours from? direct fit or did you modify?

Srs? lol look in his build thread

[UdubBadger]

dude there are so many damn threads on here... I'm lazy

[cakM3]

Srs? lol look in his build thread

Sorry.....I lol'd when I read this :)

[goofiefoot]

Washed and waxed today, because it was WAY overdue. I love using the PC buffer for waxing! 3 hours to get both vehicles (wife's 4x4 F150 SC) clean and shiny. Not a bad afternoon.

[Chad44]

After seeing Charlie's car, I thought about mine a lot... Does that count as something I did FOR my car? I want my baby back so bad, I started to think I would have my mirrors done before he did!


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[cakM3]

Chad, you'll get your baby back before you know it. Its going to look awesome :thumbsup

[llll1l1ll]

I ordered a DISA valve. Mine busted.

[carsontl]

I am now without car... sniff. Can't wait to have the car back lol

[Ryans323i]

I took off some interior trim pieces that needed repainting. Trying to get everything tightened up before the meet. So much pressure!



@Charlie, she's gorgeous! Looks excellent!




I am now without car... sniff. Can't wait to have the car back lol

I was without my car for over 2 months while I did the repaint. It's rough. We all can't be like Charlie and drive our "back up BMW", a ///M3!

[carsontl]

I took off some interior trim pieces that needed repainting. Trying to get everything tightened up before the meet. So much pressure!



@Charlie, she's gorgeous! Looks excellent!





I was without my car for over 2 months while I did the repaint. It's rough. We all can't be like Charlie and drive our "back up BMW", a ///M3!

lol yeah that'd be nice. "aw shucks my car's in the shop, now i gotta drive another awesome car. darn."

[cakM3]

I took off some interior trim pieces that needed repainting. Trying to get everything tightened up before the meet. So much pressure!



@Charlie, she's gorgeous! Looks excellent!





I was without my car for over 2 months while I did the repaint. It's rough. We all can't be like Charlie and drive our "back up BMW", a ///M3!

Thanks Ryan! I lol'd at your last comment :biggrin It was tough, believe me :)

[Meric]

Bought Cobra XRS9430 Laser Radar Detector 12 Band. I dont expect too much but im sure it will be good to have one since im always on the highway for werk.

[Db4popov]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQ2pehxaSYc&feature=youtu.be

I added some puddle lights last night. Comments?

[Newjack]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQ2pehxaSYc&feature=youtu.be

I added some puddle lights last night. Comments?

Those seem a little cheesy. But they look so sick! I've never seen anyone do this before. Nice work! :thumbsup

[carsontl]

Pretty neat idea, definitely unique

[Johnmadd]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQ2pehxaSYc&feature=youtu.be

I added some puddle lights last night. Comments?

Awesome! Where do I get some?

[danewilson77]

Pure insanity.

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[Db4popov]

Youtube Autopluschina. It was kinda weird to randomly send money via Palpal to a guy in China, but I got the lights just as advertised....well they don't really advertise...It's like they don't want to market them. I think it's a new company without a US distributor. The weight and the look is like if you took pocket binoculars and split them. I'm using the holder that came with right now, but may permanently install in door pocket. These are attention grabbers at night.

[Db4popov]

Those seem a little cheesy. But they look so sick! I've never seen anyone do this before. Nice work! :thumbsup
Thanks Brother. I know they are kinda silly, but they were inexpensive to try out. I appreciate you guys checking them out and commenting.

[Ryans323i]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQ2pehxaSYc&feature=youtu.be

I added some puddle lights last night. Comments?

Lol. I wasn't expecting that. And I like them. Pretty neat. Nice floor mats btw!

[carsontl]

3791

Trunk lip came in today

[derbo]

Did your car not have a trunk lip?


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[carsontl]

Did your car not have a trunk lip?


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No the previous owner removed it :facepalm

[Hermes]

No the previous owner removed it :facepalm

actually, considering your build date I'm thinking this may be the reason (from the FAQ)


Additionally, while the trunk lid spoiler came standard, there was an option to have it deleted (option code 326). And this side note: some ZHPs, in early 2004, did not come with the trunk lid spoiler (even though customers did not choose option code 326) -- because of a parts shortage. Customers who complained eventually got them installed at the dealer at no cost (covered under warranty).

[carsontl]

well that makes more sense, i assumed it was on all of 'em and the PO had it deleted lol

[webster]

here's how impulsive i am - you guys are gonna love this. so i had been looking to replace my ratty floor mats for a while, finally settled on some. received my new floor mats a couple weeks ago, which i posted a picture of, however i was not thrilled with them. they are from bavauto and are much thicker than OEM and are black with silver piping around the edge. truth be told, i just didn't love the look after i received them. but i paid $125 for them and figured, eh, with time i'll grow to like them.

well fast forward to this morning where i come to find Db4popov's post with the BMW puddle lights, and happen to notice his ///M floor mats in the video. i had seen those style before for the M3, but they always had the complete "///M3" instead of just the "///M" logo. so then i hop over to ebay and see these bad boys: http://www.ebay.com/itm/99-05-BMW-E46-325-328-330-M3-FLOOR-MAT-CARPETS-4PCS-SET?item=190662896417&cmd=ViewItem&_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D4%26po%3D LVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D7768317526913492874

$49.99 w/ free shipping?! hell freakin' yes please! so immediately i checked bavauto's return policy and i'm still within the window (30 days after receipt), called 'em up, and got the return authorization lol. i'll end up saving $60 or so after return shipping, and i feel like OEM mats will look pretty sweet, matching the wheel and shifter etc..

end blahg.

edit: and actually it looks like since i purchased just a few mins ago, that ebay listing has now gone down an additional 5% to $47.49. lol

[cakM3]

It should have came with alot of things ie. LSD, S54, M3 seats..LOL

Yeah then we would have an E46 ///M sedan :) I'd drive it :biggrin

[onepercent]

Today I took my ZHP through the automatic car wash (I live in a condo, so don't really have the opportunity to wash it at home) and I also took wheel cleaner and tire shine to the wheels and tires.

Only problem is that my front roundel fell off in the wash. Luckily I noticed it while I was doing the wheels and I went right back and picked it up off the ground. This is the second time this has happened (in fact this is a brand new roundel because the last one chipped after falling off).

So, question for the Mafia: should I just super-glue it on there? The backing that it came with is sticky, but not sticky enough. I think that if I super-glue it, the roundel could still be replaced because I'm talking about super-gluing the roundel itself to the backing frame that actually goes into the car. My replacement roundel came with both items but I only used the actual roundel. So if I ever needed to replace the roundel (say it got cracked etc) I think I could replace both the frame and the roundel. Sound good?

[Ryans323i]

Are you talking about the hood roundel? Maybe you need the little rubber grommets for the prongs. Do not super glue it!

Ok wait, I just reread your post. If the sticker is coming off the backing, you may want to epoxy it to the backing.

[Nivo]

Stripped my interior out this weekend. Hopefully get to send in soon so copies can be made in suede, leather, alcantara etc...
Oh, repainted my rear shelf cover, it was purple... now it is back to black.

[onepercent]

Thanks Ryan, yeah I just mean the top part, not the part with grommets/prongs. Hopefully some super glue will take care of it!

[midlandtech]

Had my headlights filmed today...


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[Gordo_GT]

here's how impulsive i am - you guys are gonna love this. so i had been looking to replace my ratty floor mats for a while, finally settled on some. received my new floor mats a couple weeks ago, which i posted a picture of, however i was not thrilled with them. they are from bavauto and are much thicker than OEM and are black with silver piping around the edge. truth be told, i just didn't love the look after i received them. but i paid $125 for them and figured, eh, with time i'll grow to like them.

well fast forward to this morning where i come to find Db4popov's post with the BMW puddle lights, and happen to notice his ///M floor mats in the video. i had seen those style before for the M3, but they always had the complete "///M3" instead of just the "///M" logo. so then i hop over to ebay and see these bad boys: http://www.ebay.com/itm/99-05-BMW-E46-325-328-330-M3-FLOOR-MAT-CARPETS-4PCS-SET?item=190662896417&cmd=ViewItem&_trksid=p5197.m 7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D4%26po% 3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D7768317526913492874

$49.99 w/ free shipping?! hell freakin' yes please! so immediately i checked bavauto's return policy and i'm still within the window (30 days after receipt), called 'em up, and got the return authorization lol. i'll end up saving $60 or so after return shipping, and i feel like OEM mats will look pretty sweet, matching the wheel and shifter etc..

end blahg.

edit: and actually it looks like since i purchased just a few mins ago, that ebay listing has now gone down an additional 5% to $47.49. lol

Let me know how the quality turns out.

[Gordo_GT]

No the previous owner removed it :facepalm

When purchased new, there was an option to delete it (free of course). There will be some zhp's that never had it installed.

[carsontl]

When purchased new, there was an option to delete it (free of course). There will be some zhp's that never had it installed.

Yeah that's what Hermes was sayin, I'm guessing that's what happened.

[nike001]

Yeah that's what Hermes was sayin, I'm guessing that's what happened.

IIRC there was also a shortage of lips for them.. and you could have had it installed for free if you went back to the dealer and requested it. Maybe PO never did this..

[carsontl]

IIRC there was also a shortage of lips for them.. and you could have had it installed for free if you went back to the dealer and requested it. Maybe PO never did this..

Ah well, I've already ordered the new one so I just need to slap it on once the car's back from the shop

[Ryans323i]

Had my headlights filmed today...


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Did you get a good deal on it, as you had hoped?

[midlandtech]

Did you get a good deal on it, as you had hoped?

Yup hooked me up for 50 so still saved money as I would have filmed new lenses too... Woot!


~Steve
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[Hermes]

Put my front plate back on :(

[carsontl]

stopped by the body shop to check out the car, he had the bumper and light off and was workin on taking off the left fender. he's gonna have it ready by monday when i get back from out of town.

[Ryans323i]

Yup hooked me up for 50 so still saved money as I would have filmed new lenses too... Woot!


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Cool!

[cakM3]

Drove my ZHP out in Newport and gassed up :) Its beautiful in Newport this time of year.....ahhhhhhh have to go to work now...

Also took a few pics of my bimmers after work :)
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Family03.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Family02.jpg


I will be spending Thurs/Fri after work cleaning and detailing my ZHP after leaving her in the shop for over 3 weeks......she's dirty......:eeps

[Hermes]

^ Looks great Charlie!

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Steve and I have decided to finish off the cooking system rebuild (mostly) on the '02 and take a break for a while so we can start working on the 911. We'll keep working on the interior/paint/random stuff but no more big projects.

The faster I can get the P-car ready to drive, the sooner I put the '02 in my garage instead of Steve's. Also, it keeps my "purchase price" and mods I don't actually want to a minimum (some already there and will need to be changed eventually)

[cakM3]

Thanks JP! It was more of an impromptu thing as it felt nice when I got home from work. I can't wait to see you continue to progress on your '02 :thumbsup Awesome build my friend!!!

[zhpnsnv]

Drove my ZHP out in Newport and gassed up :) Its beautiful in Newport this time of year.....ahhhhhhh have to go to work now...

Also took a few pics of my bimmers after work :)
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Family03.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Family02.jpg


I will be spending Thurs/Fri after work cleaning and detailing my ZHP after leaving her in the shop for over 3 weeks......she's dirty......:eeps

Perfect stable. Jealousy rising. Perfect colors. Two words. Per sentence. Two cars. I am. Done now.

[UdubBadger]

Kanye and Mos Def did it better... ;)


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[danewilson77]

Put this in the glovebox....to replace the Coupe/Vert stuff that I had....

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/IMAG1337.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/IMAG1336.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/IMAG1335.jpg

And will put these on the AFE cover. 10 more Hp.

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/IMAG1339.jpg

I will have extra NGK and Bridgestone sticker left over, as well as the Coupe/Vert stuff mentioned above.

Edit: Actually KG has dibs on manuals.

[Ryans323i]

Drove my ZHP out in Newport and gassed up :) Its beautiful in Newport this time of year.....ahhhhhhh have to go to work now...

Also took a few pics of my bimmers after work :)
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Family03.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Family02.jpg


I will be spending Thurs/Fri after work cleaning and detailing my ZHP after leaving her in the shop for over 3 weeks......she's dirty......:eeps

A Nissan Maxima and a Honda Fit, bet the neighbors just "love" you!

[cakM3]

A Nissan Maxima and a Honda Fit, bet the neighbors just "love" you!

Funny you mention this Ryan....when I have other "BMW" friends stop by sometimes I will have 4 nice BMWs in my driveway....I do get stares from neighbors but some of them just smile and shake their heads as they know how much of an enthusiast I am. Fortunately where I live, I don't have to worry about either of my BMWs being messed with. Everyone here are decent and the area is kept clean :)

You can say with the Honda Fit and Nissan Maxima....my cars upgraded the area...:biggrin

[Ryans323i]

BMWs upgrade any area! :rolleyes lol!

[midlandtech]

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A Nissan Maxima and a Honda Fit, bet the neighbors just "love" you!




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[Pip]

Tried to get the ZHP eurocharged this week since I was in SF, but unfortunately Vlad was out of the office with a family emergency.

It'll have to wait :(

[UdubBadger]

Pip if you want the handheld too we can get it to you ASAP.


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[carsontl]

What is this euro charge you speak of

[UdubBadger]

Ecu tuning


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[carsontl]

Are there quantifiable numbers to go with it?

"adds an avg of this hp and that torque"

[zhpnsnv]

Kanye and Mos Def did it better... ;)


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No comprendo.

[Pip]

Edit to my previous post Seth. I'm getting the ecu flash as we speak. Simply taking the day off work because Vlad was back in the office. I'll let you know how she feels after the flash.


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[MrMaico]

Edit to my previous post Seth. I'm getting the ecu flash as we speak. Simply taking the day off work because Vlad was back in the office. I'll let you know how she feels after the flash.


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Looking forward to hearing your impressions of the tune!

[HokieZHP]

Looking forward to hearing your impressions of the tune!

+1! Still on the edge about this whole thing.


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[Meric]

Thinking about getting these..

http://www.cheapeuroparts.com/myfiles/image/E46SmokedLEDAmberCorner1.jpg

http://www.khoalty.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/335x285/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/c/l/cl_b3_e46_4d_02_led_c2_a9.jpg

[Pip]

So I didn't have a ton of time or space to test out the ecu flash by eurocharged, but here is my overall impression. It took a long time to read the ecu before sending the data off to Jerry (about an hour and 15 min). After that I waited another half hour for Jerry to work his magic off site since this was through a eurocharged dealer. ASP was a small hole in the wall shop, but it worked. The shop seemed a little crazy and hectic and they didn't seem extremely knowledgeable about ecu flash other than they do them and what it is supposed to do. I probably know more about it because of Seth and reading the threads.

I have a steptronic transmission so it leaves a little something to be desired here and there. Here is what I've seen in the thread:

What goes into tuning a ZHP at Eurocharged?
A: Some of the MANY areas (but not all) that we are able to modify to make the ZHP faster and more powerful are:
-Ignition advancing
-Air mass flow
-Fuel mapping
-RPM limiter
-IVVT set points
-Valve spread on inlet cam
-Thermostat control
-Fan speed control

And most importantly for the Steptronic Transmission - Throttle sensitivity <-- what I was looking for! I was also looking for a more aggressive feeling and better shift points.

On my short freeway drive into a traffic filled San Francisco from Daly City I found the throttle sensitivity to be exactly what I was looking for. There is no longer a gap when pushing the throttle down and getting a bit of power and then finally engaging. It literally feels like I push the pedal down and get the sweet spot right away. Red line was improved and shift points felt great. I still need to drive it more to give a true review because I did not have nearly the amount of time or open areas I wanted.

Overall I feel like my car is now more aggressive like it should have been from the start and I'll be stopping by the fuel pump much more :thumbup A more in-depth review to come.

[cakM3]

nice Sean :thumbsup

[spencers]

Changed CYCL_TI_BLK from einmal to dreimal :thumbsup


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDHmSlB24HU

[jayjay_dee]

Just bought Enco-B146 (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?6454-Cheap-Dynavin-clone) for my ZHP...

[Meric]

Can I buy your radio? For my friend he wants to get the AUX feature.

[jayjay_dee]

Can I buy your radio? For my friend he wants to get the AUX feature.

Meric, a friend of mine has already told me he wants to buy my radio once i get this Enco-B146, if that doesnt push through, i will let you know... thanks!

[Meric]

Ill double his offer! :D

[Pip]

Meric I might be able to help you out. I was thinking of keeping mine as a backup, but would be willing to part with it. Not sure what a fair price is - let me do some searching.


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[Meric]

Meric I might be able to help you out. I was thinking of keeping mine as a backup, but would be willing to part with it. Not sure what a fair price is - let me do some searching.


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Thanks pip. Will accept any price. :)

[johnrando]

Just bought CF splitter from Khoalty...

How did the fitting go... mine arrived and they look like they definitely need work to fit.

[jayjay_dee]

How did the fitting go... mine arrived and they look like they definitely need work to fit.

I have yet to receive mine, should be here Tuesday next week... but that is not a good news... have you tried reaching MiniD to ask for some advice?

I remember he mentioned its better to have it professionally installed, but i never thought he meant that the splitters needed a lot of work to fit....

Hows the quality of the splitters anyways?

[BRGcoopahS]

installed the no holes license plate bracket for my pops

http://i545.photobucket.com/albums/hh369/Pearldrum10/da3c302c.jpg

[kayger12]

How did the fitting go... mine arrived and they look like they definitely need work to fit.


I have yet to receive mine, should be here Tuesday next week... but that is not a good news... have you tried reaching MiniD to ask for some advice?

I remember he mentioned its better to have it professionally installed, but i never thought he meant that the splitters needed a lot of work to fit....

Hows the quality of the splitters anyways?

Yep-- mine needed some serious work if they were gonna fit. Passed them on to DW who found the same.