What did you do for your ZHP/BMW today?

[danewilson77]

G.A.S. Kit??? Explain.

German Automotive Solutions

Improved disa repair kit.

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[Whitexi]

I was able to get a coat of griots paint sealer on and then sprayed it down with dodo tropical red mist detailer.

[WOLFN8TR]

German Automotive Solutions

Improved disa repair kit.

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Ya beat me to it! Your up early.

http://germanautosolutions.com/DISA_Valve_Repair_Kit.html

[das boots]

Good to know. I can get this kit and repair the DISA I got from the E46 and get ready to replace the E39.

[webster]

got a speeding ticket yesterday. first one in years. total setup. cop was waiting on the downslope of the freeway after an overpass. alleged speed is 75 in a 60. i was going speed of traffic surrounded by a minivan and an older Kia. guess the shiny bimmer gets the ticket. bah. will request def. driving and pay the $112...

[Ryans323i]

got a speeding ticket yesterday. first one in years. total setup. cop was waiting on the downslope of the freeway after an overpass. alleged speed is 75 in a 60. i was going speed of traffic surrounded by a minivan and an older Kia. guess the shiny bimmer gets the ticket. bah. will request def. driving and pay the $112...

Sorry to hear. I did just read an article that TX is going to try the highest speed limit in the country, 85mph. It would be on the highway between Austin and Sequin. You might want to move!

[midlandtech]

so since most people go about 5 over, does that mean I could set the cruise at 90? If this comes to be it may be Texas' one redeeming quality in my eyes

[Ryans323i]

My only concerns are the people who usually drive 5 under because they're freaked to go over 70. I'm not sure how many lanes the hwy is, but it could become dangerous.

[Sockethead]

German Automotive Solutions

Improved disa repair kit.

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Ya beat me to it! Your up early.

http://germanautosolutions.com/DISA_Valve_Repair_Kit.html

Thanks Guys, I just ordered it. I've been putting the Disa off for years because I just didn't feel like spending the money...

[webster]

Sorry to hear. I did just read an article that TX is going to try the highest speed limit in the country, 85mph. It would be on the highway between Austin and Sequin. You might want to move!

we already drive 80+ on the interstate, might as well make it legal, esp. when you have 300 miles of COMPLETELY STRAIGHT road (ie, houston > san antonio)...


so since most people go about 5 over, does that mean I could set the cruise at 90? If this comes to be it may be Texas' one redeeming quality in my eyes

easy now, no state flaming...we don't want to start any feuds :shift

(just watched hatfields/mccoys last week...)

[Meric]

http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/8081/img2176n.jpg

Just a screen installation.. -.-

[Ryans323i]

Fun times Meric.

[WOLFN8TR]

Thanks Guys, I just ordered it. I've been putting the Disa off for years because I just didn't feel like spending the money...

It's a quality kit, well worth the money. My DISA was actually ok but it still made a difference. The car idles smoother and seems more responsive. The installation instruction are on the GAS website.

Here's some before and after photos.
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[Sockethead]

Thanks!

Yea mine *seems* to be ok too but I still have a weird flutter around when it's supposed to kick in. I'm hoping this fixes it

[Mp0wered]

Just installed WeissLicht Xenon White Error-Free LED License Plate Housing.
http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g419/andrewxnguyenx/IMAG0387.jpg

[johnrando]

Quite a few things. Check out my project thread.
http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?4241-Jet-Black-ZHP-quot-Mini-quot-Mod-A-Palooza&p=185139#post185139

UUC TSE3 Exhaust
Spacers
40% tint all the way around
Wheel cleaning/waxing

More to come.

[bimmergofast]

This weekend installed angel eyes and replaced my worn shift knob with a lighted ZHP knob. Feels great, looks sweet.

[Ryans323i]

^^Nice work. Welcome to the forum. May I suggest starting an intro thread in the New Members (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?9-New-Members-%28or-older-members-who-have-not-introduced-themselves%29) section, to help us get to know you.

[KevinC]

Some better shots of the detail job my car got 2 weeks ago...

http://2.zz.s3.amazonaws.com/i/0c140b41-285c-4b55-95dc-0e982b2eeb8b-l?1339482553

http://4.zz.s3.amazonaws.com/i/22d54c55-31b0-45b3-aa47-dec173593e87-l?1339482533

http://4.zz.s3.amazonaws.com/i/43c6e189-358a-4bd6-a3c5-7b2c109e4e3b-l?1339482538

http://3.zz.s3.amazonaws.com/i/5433bd7f-7ff2-4008-a2db-7c4f5d3422dc-l?1339482577

http://4.zz.s3.amazonaws.com/i/9d4e7f5a-e4a0-4b69-8a76-dcc50e8c8554-l?1339482558

http://4.zz.s3.amazonaws.com/i/e39dd81d-b12c-460c-8918-c4e7285184dd-l?1339482573

http://www.zpost.com/forums/images/smilies/worshipbmw.gif

[das boots]

^^Nice work. Welcome to the forum. May I suggest starting an intro thread in the New Members (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?9-New-Members-%28or-older-members-who-have-not-introduced-themselves%29) section, to help us get to know you.

+2.

[Ryans323i]

Pictures look great Kevin!

[RITmusic2k]

That shifter looks shoooooort, Kevin. Jealous.

[webster]

That shifter looks shoooooort, Kevin. Jealous.

LOL. i was just going to say it looked a little long, ssk might be in order...

[RITmusic2k]

WHAA? Okay... take a picture of your shifter, now. How short do these things go?

[bimmergofast]

+2.

Keep meaning to do that... :)

Soon!

[DasMechaniKer]

Nice Detail Kevin, looks sharp.

[JupiterBMW]

Today I paid the sales tax and got my car officially registered in Florida... It was $1000 that could've gone to all new lights all around, but that's ok, necessary expenditure... I also got it washed so that I can start the initial wax, a few areas of paint repair, and wheel restoration... So, I will be starting a project thread soon with before and after details pics, and of course, all mods from there... :)

Getting compliments and comments on the car everywhere I go... Even the sales manager at the local BMW dealer (also my neighbor) said to me "Oooh, a competition package! That is a special car!"... Makes me love her even more, even though we all know the ZHP is not special. :biggrin

[midlandtech]

easy now, no state flaming...we don't want to start any feuds :shift

(just watched hatfields/mccoys last week...)

Lol mostly kidding... It's not like KS is anything special



~Steve
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[webster]

WHAA? Okay... take a picture of your shifter, now. How short do these things go?

clarification: meant the throws look long. not the shifter itself. we all know the zhp knob is the most glorious of oem bmw stubbiness hehe.

[KevinC]

Nice Detail Kevin, looks sharp.

The kid does INCREDIBLE work. He didn't document this job, but he did so when he did my M Coupe last year. Check it out...

http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=367010

[M0nk3y]

WHAA? Okay... take a picture of your shifter, now. How short do these things go?

You should see how a Z4M shifter goes...i wish E46s could accept the rods easier...sooooooo short


Nice Detail Kevin, looks sharp.

+1 Looks like a quality guy

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[jorbon]

Been wanting to do the last step of care for my steering wheel for a few weeks but never could get to the fabric store... Then, I'm walking into my neighbor's house and there one sits, still in the package. I know them well enough to ask to be the first user...
Damn. The wheel looks and feels so close to new it's amazing. I brushed it gently, wiped it down with a damp towel and let it dry. then I shaved it carefully with the sweater shaver... Near perfection. I love the Alcantara again.

[HokieZHP]

Did a quick wash and hit it with a CG synthetic quick detailer. Still looks good from my detail 3 months ago! Very happy with the Blackfire Diamond Sealant

Crappy iphone pic
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/6d641860.jpg

[gr330zhp]

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[Ryans323i]

Love the red Stathi! Good to see you around too!

[gr330zhp]

Love the red Stathi! Good to see you around too!

Thanks!!

Sorry everyone, haven't been around much. Have been working 85 hour weeks -_-

[JupiterBMW]

Was going to start my initial detail today, but with baby, everything is 10x harder. So, instead, I got her on jackstands, wheels off and cleaned. After scrubbing for about 4 hours, the wheels are as clean as I can get them, and they still look pretty rough. Someday I'll get them all refurb'd...

Of course, while cleaning the wheels, I noticed about 8 bubbles on the inside of 1 rear tire, and 2-3 on the inside of the other... :crying

That being said, anyone use the Michelin Pilot Sport AS+ tires yet? Thoughts?

[zhpnsnv]

You live in florida - get summer tires! Michelin Pilot Super Sports. You'll thank me.

[Newjack]

You live in florida - get summer tires! Michelin Pilot Super Sports. You'll thank me.

+1 on this suggestion. Continental DWS are also a very good choice. I'd say the best tire for the money. But for a little more money you can get the Super Sports which have even better performance.

There was a thread a little while back comparing the three main tires that family members choose. I don't know what it was called though.

[JupiterBMW]

Yeah, since I posted, I started looking some more. I didn't even realize it was an all season tire... WTF, the guys at the store were saying that its the newest Michelin, and its the HOTTEST tire out right now.....?!?!

[zhpnsnv]

The pilot supersports are amazing, plain and simple. The DWS are NOT summer tires - they're all season. If you want to check out contis, check out the DW, which are the summer variety. All of this is on tirerack.com.

[gr330zhp]

Pilot Super Sport FTW! I have em, had Pilot Sports before which were amazing! I didn't think it would be much of a change. But they really are great!

[KevinC]

+1000 for Pilot Super Sports. I just put them on the ZHP - they're freaking INCREDIBLE. I have PS2's on my M Coupe, and there's no comparison - a vastly improved tire in every respect. Not cheap, but actually slightly cheaper than PS2's are today. Well worth the coin IMHO.

[UdubBadger]

I'll probably switch over to PSS after my Conti DW's go bald

[JupiterBMW]

What kind of mileage are you getting out of the PSS??

[gr330zhp]

What kind of mileage are you getting out of the PSS??

I can't say, Ive only put about 3k miles on mine. But they will be one of fastest tires to wear, with a 300 tread wear rating. Gotta pay to play. :)

[midlandtech]

Mine lasted about 30k miles and were bald


~Steve
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[Washburn]

quick cleaning with quick detailer..poooof! it's a lot of work! I swear that coupe got bigger after I started working on it!
will do quick wax and interior clean/detail (with the newly acquired BMW interior detailer) on Saturday.

[Gordo_GT]

I can't say, Ive only put about 3k miles on mine. But they will be one of fastest tires to wear, with a 300 tread wear rating. Gotta pay to play. :)

My OEM Pilot Sports were already on when I bought my ZHP @ 58.5k miles.

I replaced the rear tires @ 73k miles due to uneven wear.

I am currently at 78.5k miles and the front tires have some meat left on them and they have a tread rating of 200 or 220.

EDIT: I paid an arm and a leg to just replace the rears with the Pilot Sports and like a week later the Super Sports were announced and they were less expensive as well.

[Gordo_GT]

More like what did the person who borrowed my ZHP do to it.

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[bimmeryota]

Bought a complete set of black cube trim for my sedan off CL. Great deal and in decent shape too! Will post pics of the before burlwood and after black cube transformation...

[Newjack]

More like what did the person who borrowed my ZHP do to it.

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That SUCKS. Luckily it seems minor and can be fixed with a DIY rim refinish.

Revo + TT

[cakM3]

I'm having a full interior detail done to my ZHP so I can pick her up nice and fresh when I land in Providence tomorrow afternoon :)

[M0nk3y]

Go fast mod

http://img.tapatalk.com/aee70096-78c1-f471.jpg

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[danewilson77]

Car is badass.

[KevinC]

I'm having a full interior detail done to my ZHP so I can pick her up nice and fresh when I land in Providence tomorrow afternoon :)

Mine was just done.. let this inspire you. :wub

http://3.zz.s3.amazonaws.com/i/5433bd7f-7ff2-4008-a2db-7c4f5d3422dc-l?1339482577

http://4.zz.s3.amazonaws.com/i/9d4e7f5a-e4a0-4b69-8a76-dcc50e8c8554-l?1339482558

http://3.zz.s3.amazonaws.com/i/4c705129-4b4b-4690-b45a-80ce6a45a266-l?1339482558

http://2.zz.s3.amazonaws.com/i/b67078eb-2b5b-4575-b8ab-c6ce326883b9-l?1337654385

http://www.threadbombing.com/data/media/2/32b260929a0df1ce47df21848ba394790da8aea6.gif

[static667]

Put on some new Pagid brake pads on the rear as the old ones were about gone. Total time including set up, install, and clean up, 45 minutes. Man these cars are easy to work on.


http://www.threadbombing.com/data/media/2/32b260929a0df1ce47df21848ba394790da8aea6.gif

Rick Flair FTMFW!!!!

[Johnmadd]

Mine was just done.. let this inspire you. :wub

http://3.zz.s3.amazonaws.com/i/5433bd7f-7ff2-4008-a2db-7c4f5d3422dc-l?1339482577

http://4.zz.s3.amazonaws.com/i/9d4e7f5a-e4a0-4b69-8a76-dcc50e8c8554-l?1339482558

http://3.zz.s3.amazonaws.com/i/4c705129-4b4b-4690-b45a-80ce6a45a266-l?1339482558

http://2.zz.s3.amazonaws.com/i/b67078eb-2b5b-4575-b8ab-c6ce326883b9-l?1337654385

http://www.threadbombing.com/data/media/2/32b260929a0df1ce47df21848ba394790da8aea6.gif

Looks great


Put on some new Pagid brake pads on the rear as the old ones were about gone. Total time including set up, install, and clean up, 45 minutes. Man these cars are easy to work on.



Rick Flair FTMFW!!!!
+1000

Ric Flair is the mf'n man, I met him and the slapped his hand when he came down the aisle on my tenth birthday, super awesome memory.

[cakM3]

Mine was just done.. let this inspire you. :wub

http://3.zz.s3.amazonaws.com/i/5433bd7f-7ff2-4008-a2db-7c4f5d3422dc-l?1339482577

http://4.zz.s3.amazonaws.com/i/9d4e7f5a-e4a0-4b69-8a76-dcc50e8c8554-l?1339482558

http://3.zz.s3.amazonaws.com/i/4c705129-4b4b-4690-b45a-80ce6a45a266-l?1339482558

http://2.zz.s3.amazonaws.com/i/b67078eb-2b5b-4575-b8ab-c6ce326883b9-l?1337654385

http://www.threadbombing.com/data/media/2/32b260929a0df1ce47df21848ba394790da8aea6.gif

Nice Kevin! Your ZHP looks awesome!

My next mats will be the coco mats :)

TT + iPad

[M0nk3y]

Cleannnnn interior.

Thanks Dane.

[midlandtech]

Flushed brake fluid and replaced with super blue


~Steve
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[johnrando]

Go fast mod

http://img.tapatalk.com/aee70096-78c1-f471.jpg

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:like :like

@Kevin - looks great, very clean!

[Gordo_GT]

I had to get rid of some tree zap today. Shit was like crazy glue once a dries. I touched it with my hand and it was really sticky even after washing my hands. I smelled the stuff and it was as if a was sniffing the bark from a tree.

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Here is a before pic:
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And after pic:
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In total there were about 10 areas I had to take care of. I'm glad I caught it before it ate my paint.

[Gordo_GT]

Mine was just done.. let this inspire you. :wub

http://3.zz.s3.amazonaws.com/i/5433bd7f-7ff2-4008-a2db-7c4f5d3422dc-l?1339482577

http://4.zz.s3.amazonaws.com/i/9d4e7f5a-e4a0-4b69-8a76-dcc50e8c8554-l?1339482558

http://3.zz.s3.amazonaws.com/i/4c705129-4b4b-4690-b45a-80ce6a45a266-l?1339482558

http://2.zz.s3.amazonaws.com/i/b67078eb-2b5b-4575-b8ab-c6ce326883b9-l?1337654385

http://www.threadbombing.com/data/media/2/32b260929a0df1ce47df21848ba394790da8aea6.gif

Looks really clean.

[Gordo_GT]

That SUCKS. Luckily it seems minor and can be fixed with a DIY rim refinish.

Revo + TT

Tell me about it. The best part was when I busted them lying about it.

[HokieZHP]

I had to get rid of some tree zap today. Shit was like crazy glue once a dries. I touched it with my hand and it was really sticky even after washing my hands. I smelled the stuff and it was as if a was sniffing the bark from a tree.

In total there were about 10 areas I had to take care of. I'm glad I caught it before it ate my paint.

Good work. I had to do this the other day. I used Turtle Wax Bug and Tar Remover. Worked like a charm!

[Gordo_GT]

Good work. I had to do this the other day. I used Turtle Wax Bug and Tar Remover. Worked like a charm!

Good thing you had the right equipment. I didn't feel like spending $$$ or driving to buy the supplies.

I also cleaned my Alcantara steering wheel after I did this.

[imola red zhp]

Replaced cracked fog with new pair and going yellow this time.
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[nike001]

Washed her yesterday, bird shit today.

Never... Fails.


Replaced cracked fog with new pair and going yellow this time.


Funny, I just took my yellow lamin-x off yesterday.

[Crestwood1001]

^you finally taking out the hid's?

[nike001]

^you finally taking out the hid's?

Yeah, I don't like the glare and it takes away from the cleanliness IMO. I don't think it blends well with the rest of the car.

I might be getting the yellow halogens you have or a xenon white halogen. I haven't decided yet.

[Newjack]

Yeah, I don't like the glare and it takes away from the cleanliness IMO. I don't think it blends well with the rest of the car.

I might be getting the yellow halogens you have or a xenon white halogen. I haven't decided yet.

Wait, you have projector fog lamps but want halogens instead?

[M0nk3y]

I looked at tire rubbing marks from my auto-x tires.

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/470008_3563123644989_383152890_o.jpg

[nike001]

Wait, you have projector fog lamps but want halogens instead?

No sir -- I just had HID's in the reflector fog housings with yellow Lamin-X.


I looked at tire rubbing marks from my auto-x tires.



Looks like thats on the inside of the rear? Would spacers help?

I think you'd be proud of me.. I participated in my first auto-x last weekend. That one time doing it pretty much makes me a pro driver and all knowing in the art of driving, right? So I'm allowed to speed on public roads now too.

[M0nk3y]

Looks like thats on the inside of the rear? Would spacers help?

I think you'd be proud of me.. I participated in my first auto-x last weekend. That one time doing it pretty much makes me a pro driver and all knowing in the art of driving, right? So I'm allowed to speed on public roads now too.

If I use any spacers I'll be rubbing on outside. I think the rub is only during turns where the rear end shifts and just hits the tire. The tire is perfectly fine...so I'm not concerned.

[cakM3]

Picked up my detailed ZHP from the airport this afternoon and placed it inside the garage. The ///M is outside tonight....ready for a road trip south to Virginia in the morning :)

TT + iPad

[DasMechaniKer]

Charlie....we live in North Carolina. How many times I gotta tell ya!! :facepalm

You're going to see Dane again aren't you!

[cakM3]

Charlie....we live in North Carolina. How many times I gotta tell ya!! :facepalm

You're going to see Dane again aren't you!

Yes, Kyle.....going to pick up my new camera set from Dane. I promise you and Ryan will get to play with my ///M this summer ;)

TT + iPad

[Crestwood1001]

Yeah, I don't like the glare and it takes away from the cleanliness IMO. I don't think it blends well with the rest of the car.

I might be getting the yellow halogens you have or a xenon white halogen. I haven't decided yet.

Believe it or not I got them from A and A downtown, like 25$ for the pair, I woulda left the Lamin x on though I love the yellow lenses when the lights are off IMO

[DasMechaniKer]

Yes, Kyle.....going to pick up my new camera set from Dane. I promise you and Ryan will get to play with my ///M this summer ;)

TT + iPad

Cool buddy. Hope you have a safe trip. See you soon! Oh, and tell that Dane guy I said hello

[Whitexi]

On top to buying the rear brakes for it I also am giving it a leatherique treatment.

[JupiterBMW]

Well, finally got my full exterior detail and paint restoration complete. Its still not perfect, but its a LOT better. Unfortunately, up close, white shows EVERYTHING... I'm extremely pleased with the result. The rest will require touch up paint, but she's looking pretty good. Now I just need some time to get some really nice photos... :)

[midlandtech]

touched up the wheels and replaced the batt. that decided to take a dump on itself today

[cakM3]

Allowed Botond to drive my ///M all the way back to his house in Connecticut. He's getting tons of ///M bonding time today ;)

[Ryans323i]

Allowed Botond to drive my ///M all the way back to his house in Connecticut. He's getting tons of ///M bonding time today ;)

I'm jealous! :)

[Hermes]

New plates

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/2002/ed777f57.jpg

[Newjack]

New plates

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/2002/ed777f57.jpg

Nice!

Revo + TT

[MrMaico]

I'm jealous! :)

Me too!


New plates

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/2002/ed777f57.jpg

Cool! They could have tried to make it a little better looking though. One odd thing about the antique plates here is you aren't required to have a front plate. I'm tempted to try going without one again but I got stopped twice in a few months when I didn't have one. Arrest me red I guess. You can always count on the V1 going off every time I am approaching a cop car.

Just noticed your blinkers aren't amber like mine were. Earlier year maybe? Mine was a 72. I still think those were one of the best looking taillights ever made.

Toddness 71 2002.............
http://mrmaico.smugmug.com/Cars/BMW-333Ci/i-CSBS2Rx/0/L/Colorado-2002-L.jpg

[johnrando]

Like the historical plate JP. As for my car, got an alignment yesterday.

[robincx]

Today, I installed a new to me M3 dead pedal, then I gave the ZHP a break and took the Ducati out for some turns.

Happy Fathers Day to all in ZHP Mafia Land. Cheers!

[cakM3]

For Father's day I washed both the ///M and ZHP. Then I drove my ZHP down to see my daughter and help her do her parking practice (using her mother's car) since she's learning to drive. It was an awesome day and I told her that I will eventually teach her how to drive the ZHP when she's ready to learn a manual...:)

[Ryans323i]

@ JP: Congrats on the historical plates. Very cool.


For Father's day I washed both the ///M and ZHP. Then I drove my ZHP down to see my daughter and help her do her parking practice (using her mother's car) since she's learning to drive. It was an awesome day and I told her that I will eventually teach her how to drive the ZHP when she's ready to learn a manual...:)

Way to be a great dad Charlie. :thumbsup

[midlandtech]

removed ZHP emblem, blacked it out, reinstalled emblem

[cakM3]

@ JP: Congrats on the historical plates. Very cool.



Way to be a great dad Charlie. :thumbsup

Thanks Ryan :)

@ JP... yeah, the historical plates is a really cool thing...:thumbsup

[nike001]

removed ZHP emblem, blacked it out, reinstalled emblem

At first I wasn't really a fan of your blacked out/smoked corners and tails but I feel like your black rims pulled it all together for that look you were seemingly going after. Even though it's not really my cup of tea and I wouldn't do it to my car.. but I think yours looks good.

[midlandtech]

At first I wasn't really a fan of your blacked out/smoked corners and tails but I feel like your black rims pulled it all together for that look you were seemingly going after. Even though it's not really my cup of tea and I wouldn't do it to my car.. but I think yours looks good.

Thanks! I must admit... I have been thinking of doing a lighter tint for the corners... I go through phases where I like them and then want to change them. BTW I see from your sig that you have H&R sport springs. did you notice a drop of any kind after installing them? I am having a hell of a time choosing between racing and sport springs... I would like maybe a 1 inch drop all around however I worry the race springs will lower the car too much for daily driving

[nike001]

Well the H&R Sport Cup Kit apparently comes with race springs.. and I can say I didn't really notice a drop at first. But now when I look at old pictures of my car, I can definitely notice a difference. But would anyone else on the road know I'm dropped and added spacers? Probably not.

[midlandtech]

interesting that's good to hear... any guesses on what the drop ended up being? what thickness of spacer did you go with?

[johnrando]

Well the H&R Sport Cup Kit apparently comes with race springs.. and I can say I didn't really notice a drop at first. But now when I look at old pictures of my car, I can definitely notice a difference. But would anyone else on the road know I'm dropped and added spacers? Probably not.

No, it's very confusing actually, the springs in the Sport Kit are not "Race" Springs, I used to think the same thing. I called H&R... the "Touring Cup Kit" comes with Sport Springs. The "Sport Cup Kit" comes with special springs that you can't buy individually. The Race Springs are completely different springs.

[midlandtech]

so if touring cup= Sport springs, does the sport kit have a more or less aggressive spring? comparing your two sigs it looks like its less aggressive but its not exactly apples to apples since its vert vs sedan... sounds like I need to find a pic of a sedan with sport springs and a sedan with race springs and compare the two

[johnrando]

I'd agree that you need a sedan for comparison, but in general, the lowering between the Cup and Sport kits are about the same. The Sport Kit's are stiffer than Cup, but not that much lower. The Race springs are stiffer AND lower, by a good amount.

[Crestwood1001]

Took the BMW on its first road trip since I got it, knobles amusement part with my son and fiancé for fathers day, car preformed great!

[das boots]

so if touring cup= Sport springs, does the sport kit have a more or less aggressive spring? comparing your two sigs it looks like its less aggressive but its not exactly apples to apples since its vert vs sedan... sounds like I need to find a pic of a sedan with sport springs and a sedan with race springs and compare the two

PM me your email. I can send pics from different sides of my sedan with H&R Sports Sprins and Bilsteins Sports. Love the drop and the ride.

[midlandtech]

PM me your email. I can send pics from different sides of my sedan with H&R Sports Sprins and Bilsteins Sports. Love the drop and the ride.

Pm sent thank you!


~Steve
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[johnrando]

Mafia to the rescue again. :roundel

[webster]

customary wash this weekend, been loving the Gilmour Foamaster II foam gun I bought recently. Finished off with the Chemical Guys Hybrid V7 spray sealant followed by the CG Quick Detail/Gloss Spray (the pink bubble gum one). might be the 'wettest' look i've gotten on the car to date. finished too late last night to get a good pic, will try at lunch. freaking great products.

i do need a proper orbital polishing/buffing/paint correction though...sigh

[Hermes]

Nice!

Revo + TT


Cool! They could have tried to make it a little better looking though. One odd thing about the antique plates here is you aren't required to have a front plate. I'm tempted to try going without one again but I got stopped twice in a few months when I didn't have one. Arrest me red I guess. You can always count on the V1 going off every time I am approaching a cop car.

Just noticed your blinkers aren't amber like mine were. Earlier year maybe? Mine was a 72. I still think those were one of the best looking taillights ever made.

Toddness 71 2002.............
http://mrmaico.smugmug.com/Cars/BMW-333Ci/i-CSBS2Rx/0/L/Colorado-2002-L.jpg


Like the historical plate JP.


@ JP: Congrats on the historical plates. Very cool.


@ JP... yeah, the historical plates is a really cool thing...:thumbsup

thanks everybody.

@Barry - apparently the red centers are a 1602/early 2002 US part. The car is a 11/68 build ('69 model). At some point they ran out of stock in the red and everything went to amber. Here's a closer look:
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/2002/7c7234db.jpg

There were also these rare ones at some point in Europe (on a 1602):
http://www.bmw2002faq.com/component/option,com_forum/Itemid,0/page,download/id,13609/sid,7124c5512f7361484f06e49b7b42634e/

[JupiterBMW]

Didn't do anything for the ZHP today, but the X3 got a full inside and out detail today. I swear, owning two white cars is a FULL time job! And the Oyster leather in the X3 is definitely something that has to be looked after... But she looks so niiiiiiiice... :biggrin

[Smilez]

installed a new radiator. found a sweet wholesaler not to far from my house. Even though it wasn't OEM it fit 95% perfect. one screw wouldn't go in because raditator on one mounting part was bit top low. :dunno:

[nike001]

Was pondering on detailing my car today... then Terra texted me so I invited him over for a detail-fest on our vehicles. We spend around 8hrs today on the outside.

I enlightened him on Sonax... and we both realized that neither one of us will use Iron-X ever again. Holy piss that stuff stinks to the high heavens & lingers around. When we used Iron-X on our cars, nothing really came off anyways.. so I'm good on that. We each clayed, Iron-x'ed, Polished, Sealed & Waxed our cars so maybe tomorrow we'll get around to taking pictures of our cars while they're still clean

[danewilson77]

Was pondering on detailing my car today... then Terra texted me so I invited him over for a detail-fest on our vehicles. We spend around 8hrs today on the outside.

I enlightened him on Sonax... and we both realized that neither one of us will use Iron-X ever again. Holy piss that stuff stinks to the high heavens & lingers around. When we used Iron-X on our cars, nothing really came off anyways.. so I'm good on that. We each clayed, Iron-x'ed, Polished, Sealed & Waxed our cars so maybe tomorrow we'll get around to taking pictures of our cars while they're still clean

Iron x will only be used in a PB Blaster way at my shop, and only in a dire emergency.

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

[Crestwood1001]

Yea I'd only use that stuff on a car that had been neglected for years

[Ryans323i]

Gave her a much needed wash and took her to my BMW CCA chapter meet. Everyone liked "Kyle's" car. :shifty

Two things:
Washing a car with a proper waxing job was the easiest wash I've ever done. The bugs came right off and the surface felt like glass.
Second, I got water spots. They didn't come off with my normal quick detail process after the wash. How do I get them off? Please don's say claybar!

[midlandtech]

Heavier application of quick detailer and a damp clean micro fiber does it for me...


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[JupiterBMW]

I'm in the process of filling a small bullseye chip in the windshield. Spent $12 on one of those filler kits at the local parts store, we'll see how it does.

http://img.tapatalk.com/4c6ed06a-cfc1-1baf.jpg

[Crestwood1001]

Please update! I have a small chip to

[webster]

oil change today. had the shop do it, wanted them to follow-up inspect the cooling overhaul work done a couple months ago. they found the thermostat (OEM) has developed a slight leak, so they will be replacing it under warranty.

it's been pouring on and off all day. now i'm just waiting for the latest storm to pass thru so i can install my new center console.

[danewilson77]

Gave her a much needed wash and took her to my BMW CCA chapter meet. Everyone liked "Kyle's" car. :shifty

Two things:
Washing a car with a proper waxing job was the easiest wash I've ever done. The bugs came right off and the surface felt like glass.
Second, I got water spots. They didn't come off with my normal quick detail process after the wash. How do I get them off? Please don's say claybar!

Kyle....ftl....lol...hehe

[JupiterBMW]

Son of a bitch!! My little bullseye chip (about 3mm diameter) now has a crack about 1 1/2" long through it. I didn't take a before pic but this one shows the after. Not sure how this happened but I will be contacting Permatex ASAP. And I followed the instructions absolutely to the letter... I'm so pissed...

http://img.tapatalk.com/4c6ed06a-f5f1-e126.jpg

[danewilson77]

Son of a bitch!! My little bullseye chip (about 3mm diameter) now has a crack about 1 1/2" long through it. I didn't take a before pic but this one shows the after. Not sure how this happened but I will be contacting Permatex ASAP. And I followed the instructions absolutely to the letter... I'm so pissed...

http://img.tapatalk.com/4c6ed06a-f5f1-e126.jpg

SMH.

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

[JupiterBMW]

Dane, maybe im old but I don't know what smh means.... I know.... Fail


On a lighter note, while I was messing around today, I did some cleanup under the hood. Mostly just wiped down the black with the new Meguiars Ultimate trim restorer... Results....

http://img.tapatalk.com/4c6ed06a-ff78-92b1.jpg

[danewilson77]

Dane, maybe im old but I don't know what smh means.... I know.... Fail

All I could do was Shake My Head (SMH)

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

[johnrando]

Son of a bitch!! My little bullseye chip (about 3mm diameter) now has a crack about 1 1/2" long through it. I didn't take a before pic but this one shows the after. Not sure how this happened but I will be contacting Permatex ASAP. And I followed the instructions absolutely to the letter... I'm so pissed...

http://img.tapatalk.com/4c6ed06a-f5f1-e126.jpg

Ouch. Sorry that happened. I wish I had seen this before you tried, as while i don't know those kits, I do know insurance will pay to fill those holes for free so they don't end up having to buy windshields later when they crack.

[midlandtech]

Ouch. Sorry that happened. I wish I had seen this before you tried, as while i don't know those kits, I do know insurance will pay to fill those holes for free so they don't end up having to buy windshields later when they crack.

Ditto... USAA even does house calls


~Steve
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[webster]

replaced center console...


old & busted:
http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k433/wtolson/ZHP%20Pics/20120619_181510.jpg

new & hotness:
http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k433/wtolson/ZHP%20Pics/20120619_182610.jpg

re-routed the AUX wire to the back while i had the whole shebang pulled apart...(need a shorter cable now)
http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k433/wtolson/ZHP%20Pics/20120619_182539.jpg
http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k433/wtolson/ZHP%20Pics/20120619_182453.jpg

[S85FTW]

OEM hood is back on!

[nike001]

replaced center console...




Good work! How long did it take you to take it all apart? I'm trying so hard to get a new console + euro tray but I use my cupholders every day :(

I wish there was a 'best of both world's' kinda thing with there somehow being a way to fit cupholders in the euro tray.

[webster]

total time was about an hour, you could do it in less than 30 but i'm slow and take my time. very easy though. 6 screws total.

used this DIY, it was perfect for getting the console off. disregard all the airbag stuff...

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=734286

[Johnmadd]

Good work! How long did it take you to take it all apart? I'm trying so hard to get a new console + euro tray but I use my cupholders every day :(

I wish there was a 'best of both world's' kinda thing with there somehow being a way to fit cupholders in the euro tray.

Real easy man, and I use my cupholders as bottle holders.

[Sockethead]

Good work! How long did it take you to take it all apart? I'm trying so hard to get a new console + euro tray but I use my cupholders every day :(

I wish there was a 'best of both world's' kinda thing with there somehow being a way to fit cupholders in the euro tray.
The x5 has cup holders and the euro tray door thingy....

[Ryans323i]

Son of a bitch!! My little bullseye chip (about 3mm diameter) now has a crack about 1 1/2" long through it. I didn't take a before pic but this one shows the after. Not sure how this happened but I will be contacting Permatex ASAP. And I followed the instructions absolutely to the letter... I'm so pissed...

http://img.tapatalk.com/4c6ed06a-f5f1-e126.jpg

Oh wtf!?! That sucks. Let us know what happens next. I was curious to see what that stuff did, but I definitely wasn't expecting the windshield to crack.


OEM hood is back on!

Looks really good with the wheels.

[webster]

wow, jupiter...sorry to see that. that's a bunch of BS.

[BurghJR]

Got caught up on a lot of things in the past week:

- Black/tri-color wheel wrap from Mike @ Coby Wheel (LOVE it)
- Oil change with Mobil 1 0W-40 (switching from BMW Castrol 5W-30)
- Replaced damaged shift lever bearing nylon cup thingy (Did it from inside the car...getting the lock back on the selector rod was a b*tch!)
- New Philips 85122+ 4300k HID bulbs from the Retrofit Source (Driver's side OEM finally died at 90,500 miles/8 years...figured I would replace both)
- Ordered DISA valve repair kit from German Auto Solutions (very excited for this to arrive)

[das boots]

- New Philips 85122+ 4300k HID bulbs from the Retrofit Source (Driver's side OEM finally died at 90,500 miles/8 years...figured I would replace both)

How much was the Philips bulbs? Are they have better price than ECS?

[johnrando]

I've got an extra set for sale, listed in the classifieds. Accidentally ordered two sets. BNIB.

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?7032-For-Sale-Brand-New-Phillips-D2S-4300K-bulbs

[das boots]

John.....I did see that. I thought it was already taken that's why I did not pursue....

[BurghJR]

How much was the Philips bulbs? Are they have better price than ECS?

Retrofit Source is selling them for $95/pair here http://www.theretrofitsource.com/product_info.php?products_id=148&osCsid=grnvmm10kequae7i0envrvmi2ukfm87e

I looked at ECS as I try to order as much as possible from them because they ship so fast, but they only have the 85122CM (color-matched) and they go for $129 EACH! Not sure why they are so much through ECS. I tried to call customer support to ask if they had the non color-match but after a few minutes on hold I just went ahead and ordered them from the other guys.

[Hermes]

I guess I haven't posted this yet

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/2002/P1050304.jpg

we also bought some Mobil 1, new Mahle filter, and blue coolant that I'll try to deal with later today

[Hornung418]

Took the BMW on its first road trip since I got it, knobles amusement part with my son and fiancé for fathers day, car preformed great!

Spent many a childhood summer there camping and riding the coasters.

Sent from Branson, MO.

[das boots]

Retrofit Source is selling them for $95/pair here http://www.theretrofitsource.com/product_info.php?products_id=148&osCsid=grnvmm10kequae7i0envrvmi2ukfm87e

I looked at ECS as I try to order as much as possible from them because they ship so fast, but they only have the 85122CM (color-matched) and they go for $129 EACH! Not sure why they are so much through ECS. I tried to call customer support to ask if they had the non color-match but after a few minutes on hold I just went ahead and ordered them from the other guys.

Explain the 'Color Match'. I thought they only come in simple brightness according to Kelvins. And OEM is 4300K. I tried to call Umnitza also to talk to a tech. I was placed on hold and so I gave up.

[MrMaico]

I guess I haven't posted this yet

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/2002/P1050304.jpg

we also bought some Mobil 1, new Mahle filter, and blue coolant that I'll try to deal with later today

Looks nice and clean/good condition JP. Same with the valvetrain.

Not sure if this is a repost but.......

I ran across this the other day somewhere. Nice collection this guys got!

http://www.stanceworks.com/2012/05/the-collector-bmw-history-preserved/

[trancenation]

Jupiter, I believe you are my long lost twin!


Dane, maybe im old but I don't know what smh means.... I know.... Fail


On a lighter note, while I was messing around today, I did some cleanup under the hood. Mostly just wiped down the black with the new Meguiars Ultimate trim restorer... Results....

http://img.tapatalk.com/4c6ed06a-ff78-92b1.jpg

[nike001]

Today I confirmed my appointment for tint! Next wednesday she'll be getting 35% ceramic all around (except windshield of course)

Also, I took it easy on the ride home and checked my water temp every 4 seconds. 94 degrees and I know it had to have been straining my cooling system.

[trancenation]

^ Sounds good. What brand of tint are you going for?

[nike001]

^ Sounds good. What brand of tint are you going for?

Im going with 35% of Global (iirc)


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[S85FTW]

Got my BBS cap wrench and BBS caps in the mail today from Pure Motorsports.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/d2937a2c.jpg

[lilcdkey]

18'' M3 wheels

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/318009_10151856236185438_1290395489_n.jpg

didn't want to put the picture in line bc its too big

[Ryans323i]

18'' M3 wheels

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/318009_10151856236185438_1290395489_n.jpg

didn't want to put the picture in line bc its too big

I like those. ;) Just the fronts?

[ryankokesh]

Got a new one of these relay dohickies for my ae's. Mine makes them stay on forever sometimes until I jiggle it.

http://www.mcmelectronics.com/content/productimages/s4/26-534.jpg

[328ioc]

Picking my car up from the paint shop today after work.

Will post pics once I get it.

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[Ryans323i]

^^Can't wait!

[328ioc]

^^Can't wait!

Same the impala I have been driving sucks!

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[JupiterBMW]

Jupiter, I believe you are my long lost twin!

Oh, is that so?? Alpine white over natural brown? Black cube? Nav? Cold Weather?? Hah! That's so cool.. I looked on the registry, and the same car (color, interior, doors, transmission) shows to have 4 registered. I'm guessing you're one of the 4? Awesome! I have to say, you have a gorgeous car.. :biggrin

[JupiterBMW]

Same the impala I have been driving sucks!

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Doooood, text me some pics! Or definitely post, I'm stoked to see how she looks!

[M0nk3y]

Pulled my strut alignment pins today in anticipation of doing my shim kit tomorrow.

[az3579]

Thanks! I must admit... I have been thinking of doing a lighter tint for the corners... I go through phases where I like them and then want to change them. BTW I see from your sig that you have H&R sport springs. did you notice a drop of any kind after installing them? I am having a hell of a time choosing between racing and sport springs... I would like maybe a 1 inch drop all around however I worry the race springs will lower the car too much for daily driving

I have what looks to be the Sport Cup Kit. I have no wheel gap whatsoever if you look at the car from the side.

Sorry, these pics are all I can provide; I rarely take shots of my car directly from the side. I'll try to remember to take some pics tomorrow.

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa192/az3579/Automotive/BMW%20E46%20330i%20ZHP/Exterior/7f50fba9.jpg

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa192/az3579/Automotive/BMW%20E46%20330i%20ZHP/Exterior/bf8d43d9.jpg

The pics make it look like there's more of a gap than there really is. From the side, there is none. It's only when you get at a low angle that it makes it look like a minor gap. I can safely say it's got to be an inch or more lowering than stock (I think more). Also note that I have 235/35R-18 tires in these pics, so the tires look tiny.



Today I confirmed my appointment for tint! Next wednesday she'll be getting 35% ceramic all around (except windshield of course)

Also, I took it easy on the ride home and checked my water temp every 4 seconds. 94 degrees and I know it had to have been straining my cooling system.

Don't worry about your water temp. I was at Watkins Glen last week, high 80's all day on Monday and I was revving the shit out of my car all day. Not a single problem. The car can handle it.

[cakM3]

I slept in today, took the day off from work to have a 'relaxed' TGIF and BP wakes me up with a text :). Tells me about how ///M popped into his head last night. Well....

I had to relieve that thought and took my ///M out for a spin to Starbucks. While going there took the S54 to 7,000RPM.....pure bliss!!! Nothing more satisfying than hearing the S54 wind up in the morning!!! Thanks BP! :thumbsup

TT + iPad

[johnrando]

Pure win Charlie!

[midlandtech]

I have what looks to be the Sport Cup Kit. I have no wheel gap whatsoever if you look at the car from the side.

Sorry, these pics are all I can provide; I rarely take shots of my car directly from the side. I'll try to remember to take some pics tomorrow.

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa192/az3579/Automotive/BMW%20E46%20330i%20ZHP/Exterior/7f50fba9.jpg

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa192/az3579/Automotive/BMW%20E46%20330i%20ZHP/Exterior/bf8d43d9.jpg

The pics make it look like there's more of a gap than there really is. From the side, there is none. It's only when you get at a low angle that it makes it look like a minor gap. I can safely say it's got to be an inch or more lowering than stock (I think more). Also note that I have 235/35R-18 tires in these pics, so the tires look tiny.




Don't worry about your water temp. I was at Watkins Glen last week, high 80's all day on Monday and I was revving the shit out of my car all day. Not a single problem. The car can handle it.

Thanks for the pics... I did find some pics with the race springs and it's LOW looks sexy as hell but I worry about the handling characteristics and I would have to remove the splitter as it would be just skimming the ground... I keep changing my mind one day I am thinking race springs the next day I'm thinking sports




~Steve
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[328ioc]

Doooood, text me some pics! Or definitely post, I'm stoked to see how she looks!

Not the best pic. It is suddenly overcast here. I will take some better ones later!

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[BCS_ZHP]

Yesterday, fly back into DC at evening rush hour, I'm planning to go by the dealer to pickup my new programmable key (only received a valet key when I bought it) for the 540. Again, rush hour so heavy traffic isn't allowing me to merge onto the interstate. I see a brief gap and go for it, tach up 1st gear pretty well, grab 2nd and break the rear end loose a little (what fun, love that V8), as I'm running through 2nd notice a little bit of windshield washer fluid on the lower left side of the windshield and start to wonder how I hit the squirter while shifting. Then start to ponder if the car next to me might have squirted his windshield. Something in my feeble brain housing group asks is it really washer fluid, I start checking gauges and all are normal. As I make the 3rd to 4th shift I see a small puff of steam at the left front of the hood, and know exactly what happened. Move to the right and get to the shoulder just as the temp gauge starts to move to the right. Lift the hood and I've snapped the plastic end of the upper radiator hose -- this is a known 540 ailment, the engine can torque twist so much that it pulls the upper radiator hose off the radiator or snaps the hose or snaps the radiator neck Check, I did exactly that but fortunately it was just the hose end, my radiator is fairly new and is fine. A ride in the front of a nice rollback wrecker to my house, ordered the hose and coolant which my wife picked up this morning, and I should be back operational about an hour after work today. Heading off on vacation in the morning in the family SUV, I'll refresh more of the cooling system later.

My Visa commercial -- $129 tow bill, $55 new upper radiator hose, $20 for coolant, accelerating 0-60 mph in under 6 seconds while merging into traffic and breaking the rear end loose in a predictable and expected way -- PRICELESS!!

[MrMaico]

I slept in today, took the day off from work to have a 'relaxed' TGIF and BP wakes me up with a text :). Tells me about how ///M popped into his head last night. Well....

I had to relieve that thought and took my ///M out for a spin to Starbucks. While going there took the S54 to 7,000RPM.....pure bliss!!! Nothing more satisfying than hearing the S54 wind up in the morning!!! Thanks BP! :thumbsup

TT + iPad

I was pulling up to a red light today in my work pickup and i glanced in the mirror just in time to see what I thought was an MTech II on a TiAg ZHP coupe.....Checked the side mirror and thought "nice, M3 mirrors on his ZHP". Looked again and saw the wide front fender flares and realized it was an M3! Very rare sight around here. It had ZCP wheels too but I couldn't quite see the steering wheel when he passed to my right to see if it really was a ZCP. Nice car! BTW, he had a Veteran plate on it too "B33MER".

I got back to the office and went straight to Autotrader checking M3's. :biggrin Ebay lately seems to be about 75% verts for some reason and besides I had just checked M3's there last weekend. Some nice examples on AT but most were priced a bit high.

Funny how just seeing an M3 can put ideas in your head. LOL

Barry

[midlandtech]

I have what looks to be the Sport Cup Kit. I have no wheel gap whatsoever if you look at the car from the side.

Sorry, these pics are all I can provide; I rarely take shots of my car directly from the side. I'll try to remember to take some pics tomorrow.

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa192/az3579/Automotive/BMW%20E46%20330i%20ZHP/Exterior/7f50fba9.jpg

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa192/az3579/Automotive/BMW%20E46%20330i%20ZHP/Exterior/bf8d43d9.jpg

The pics make it look like there's more of a gap than there really is. From the side, there is none. It's only when you get at a low angle that it makes it look like a minor gap. I can safely say it's got to be an inch or more lowering than stock (I think more). Also note that I have 235/35R-18 tires in these pics, so the tires look tiny.




Don't worry about your water temp. I was at Watkins Glen last week, high 80's all day on Monday and I was revving the shit out of my car all day. Not a single problem. The car can handle it.

Here are the pics I was talking about... Thoughts? I think the stance is sick looking

[cakM3]

Looks good :thumbsup

[nike001]

Cleaned my interior after 4+ weeks of not being cleaned. But still.. the car was cleaner than most other cars. I'm usually the only one in it so it wasn't really dirty. I took a microfiber & some meguiars quik detail to the inside and the cloth picked up a good amount of dirt.

Then i felt ambitious and added some leatherique prestine clean over the seats for the nice leather smell

[Gordo_GT]

I have been staring at this crappy light:
4641
I filled up the coolant while cold and it took about 16 ounces. A mile later the light came back on; another 16 ounces taken the next morning.

I will be ordering the cooling system kit and will also do the 2 belts while I am at it. There goes $500.

[BCS_ZHP]

Replaced my upper radiator hose tonight and finding out the hard way that this engine likes to hold air pockets. I've heated it up,cooled it down, and bled it 3 times and am still getting a check coolant level message. Talked with a 4.4L fanatic tonight and he said sometimes you have to go thru 5-6 cycles to get all of the air out. Departing for family vacation in the morning, so it will have to wait for 10 days.

[Ryans323i]

Yesterday, fly back into DC at evening rush hour, I'm planning to go by the dealer to pickup my new programmable key (only received a valet key when I bought it) for the 540. Again, rush hour so heavy traffic isn't allowing me to merge onto the interstate. I see a brief gap and go for it, tach up 1st gear pretty well, grab 2nd and break the rear end loose a little (what fun, love that V8), as I'm running through 2nd notice a little bit of windshield washer fluid on the lower left side of the windshield and start to wonder how I hit the squirter while shifting. Then start to ponder if the car next to me might have squirted his windshield. Something in my feeble brain housing group asks is it really washer fluid, I start checking gauges and all are normal. As I make the 3rd to 4th shift I see a small puff of steam at the left front of the hood, and know exactly what happened. Move to the right and get to the shoulder just as the temp gauge starts to move to the right. Lift the hood and I've snapped the plastic end of the upper radiator hose -- this is a known 540 ailment, the engine can torque twist so much that it pulls the upper radiator hose off the radiator or snaps the hose or snaps the radiator neck Check, I did exactly that but fortunately it was just the hose end, my radiator is fairly new and is fine. A ride in the front of a nice rollback wrecker to my house, ordered the hose and coolant which my wife picked up this morning, and I should be back operational about an hour after work today. Heading off on vacation in the morning in the family SUV, I'll refresh more of the cooling system later.

My Visa commercial -- $129 tow bill, $55 new upper radiator hose, $20 for coolant, accelerating 0-60 mph in under 6 seconds while merging into traffic and breaking the rear end loose in a predictable and expected way -- PRICELESS!!

Glad to hear it was relatively minor. Hope your bleeding the system goes smoothly. Have fun on vacation!


I was pulling up to a red light today in my work pickup and i glanced in the mirror just in time to see what I thought was an MTech II on a TiAg ZHP coupe.....Checked the side mirror and thought "nice, M3 mirrors on his ZHP". Looked again and saw the wide front fender flares and realized it was an M3! Very rare sight around here. It had ZCP wheels too but I couldn't quite see the steering wheel when he passed to my right to see if it really was a ZCP. Nice car! BTW, he had a Veteran plate on it too "B33MER".

I got back to the office and went straight to Autotrader checking M3's. :biggrin Ebay lately seems to be about 75% verts for some reason and besides I had just checked M3's there last weekend. Some nice examples on AT but most were priced a bit high.

Funny how just seeing an M3 can put ideas in your head. LOL

Barry

I've noticed this too. I wonder if it's because it's summer and they think it's the best time to sell.
I'll agree and take it one step farther, seeing an M3, and hearing a Mafia member constantly talk about his awesome M3, can put ideas in your head! :biggrin

[elric]

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[danewilson77]

Sent from my Galaxy S II Skyrocket

Wut?

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[KevinC]

Heading over to the hand job car wash for my first wash since major detail 2-3 weeks ago. NFW I'm washing it myself today - already 96 degrees and it's barely 11am. Ah, summertime in the Sonoran desert...

[danewilson77]

Installed rear passenger and driver fender elements today. Finally. Issues from initial purchase.

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/IMAG1550.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/IMAG1552.jpg

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[cakM3]

...
I'll agree and take it one step farther, seeing an M3, and hearing a Mafia member constantly talk about his awesome M3, can put ideas in your head! :biggrin

Ryan....you're killing me :biggrin

@ Dane, sweet! :thumbsup

[Ryans323i]

:)

[Meric]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jayyTUy3GTw&feature=player_embedded

Imagine ZHP with this?

[Pip]

wonder how plasti dip holds up to weather and washing.

[328ioc]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jayyTUy3GTw&feature=player_embedded

Imagine ZHP with this?

That is actually damn impressive.

My only question would be how do you wash your car with out pulling the plasti dip off...?

[Meric]

Yes thats what makes me think too. Would be a shame if paint starts to peel off. -.-

[M0nk3y]

Ugh, not that crap.

I can't wait to see it bake in the sun and then not come off...like it has on wheels when people drove with it on for extended periods of time/track

[midlandtech]

My wheels have 5 layers on them, has been on for 1 month, through one track day and is just as good as it was on first day I sprayed them... I wash the car weekly (have a special rubberized wash cloth that I use on the plasti dip) and and then I treat it very lightly with the same dressing I use on my tires


~Steve
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[Hornung418]

Oh my gosh...plastidip should not be considered an alternative to painting your car. If you want to change color, get some vinyl wrap and do it properly!

Sent from Branson, MO.

[midlandtech]

Oh my gosh...plastidip should not be considered an alternative to painting your car. If you want to change color, get some vinyl wrap and do it properly!

Sent from Branson, MO.

Works great on the wheels


~Steve
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[nike001]

For the record:

I've had plasti dip on my winter wheels since november of 2010, and they went through the '10-11 winter as well as the '11-12 winter with no problems. DD'ed the car, constant use of pressure washers at the DIY place and no peeling from that. I only experience peeling because I used tire shine on it and it softened them up, so I peeled about 1/2 off.

I think that this stuff has proven to be tough and durable, but not something that I'd recommend doing on a whole car beacause of the stupid over-spray. Even if you take hours to mask everything off, you might as well just get a whole paint job. I think the bad things people are experiencing this is because of user error. So I say to keep it for the nice(er) cars like the audi's and whatever else that YouTube video guy does and off stock 325's (bf.c thread reference) and 99% of the time, the colors on our ZHP's are 100x better than a matte black (tacky) or a matte white plasti-dip paint job that's probably going to look very uneven and unprofessional anyways.

[midlandtech]

For the record:

I've had plasti dip on my winter wheels since november of 2010, and they went through the '10-11 winter as well as the '11-12 winter with no problems. DD'ed the car, constant use of pressure washers at the DIY place and no peeling from that. I only experience peeling because I used tire shine on it and it softened them up, so I peeled about 1/2 off.

I think that this stuff has proven to be tough and durable, but not something that I'd recommend doing on a whole car beacause of the stupid over-spray. Even if you take hours to mask everything off, you might as well just get a whole paint job. I think the bad things people are experiencing this is because of user error. So I say to keep it for the nice(er) cars like the audi's and whatever else that YouTube video guy does and off stock 325's (bf.c thread reference) and 99% of the time, the colors on our ZHP's are 100x better than a matte black (tacky) or a matte white plasti-dip paint job that's probably going to look very uneven and unprofessional anyways.

+1


~Steve
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[JupiterBMW]

Well, technically I didn't do anything to my car today, but I got the drivers side E90 headlight housing in the mail today. So, sometime in the near future, I'll be starting the E90 bowl retrofit... :biggrin

[SoCalZman]

Got this in. Love it:
4646

Unfortunately my passenger side window started making a clunking sound when going down up, along with some scary stops and starts. I think my regulator is on the way out. It's back up and staying up until I get this fixed. Anyone know how much the job is generally?

[danewilson77]

Oh my gosh...plastidip should not be considered an alternative to painting your car. If you want to change color, get some vinyl wrap and do it properly!

Sent from Branson, MO.

I don't see a problem with it at all. As long as the guy paying for it realizes its a cheap alternative to the DiNoc wrap and/or correctly painting. He should also realize that the durability may not be up to par (though others have proven otherwise, here), and that there may be special cleaning instructions and tools required. I thought the car in the video came out great.

I wonder what that set the ///M3 owner back?

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

[Johnmadd]

I should plasti dip my e30. :shifty

[danewilson77]

I should plasti dip my e30. :shifty

Agree.

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

[Pip]

Kudos to the madrussian radar hardwire diy and Seth for the hardwire kit. I saved $45 (V1 repair) and got my V1 operational again :roundel

[Johnmadd]

Agree.

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA


Wonder how many cans it would take?

[danewilson77]

Wonder how many cans it would take?

A lot I would guess. I'm thinking at least 10. The guys that have done their rims should chime in.

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

[Johnmadd]

Im thinking more like two cases :dunno

[danewilson77]

Im thinking more like two cases :dunno

Ha. Probably

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

[midlandtech]

A lot I would guess. I'm thinking at least 10. The guys that have done their rims should chime in.

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

It took me 5 cans to put 5 layers on my wheels... Like with any painting project prep work is key so I took my time and made sure the wheels were spotless prior to application... It's only been a month but it's held up well I repaired one ding in it last weekend... Used acetone rubbed the surface down so there was no noticeable depression in the surface and then sprayed a layer or 2 on... Turned out perfect


~Steve
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[Crestwood1001]

Got this in. Love it:
4646

Unfortunately my passenger side window started making a clunking sound when going down up, along with some scary stops and starts. I think my regulator is on the way out. It's back up and staying up until I get this fixed. Anyone know how much the job is generally?

~50$ and an hour or two of your time. DIY is the way to go, loads of videos on YouTube

[Stu]

Made it super ultra mega shiny. Cleaned the windows inside, cleaned the dashboard really well, too.

http://img803.imageshack.us/img803/7419/photovym.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/803/photovym.jpg/)

Also, I have been using PlastX on my headlights and side markers every wash. I've finally started to really notice a difference. The side markers actually leave a yellow smudge on my towel when I clean them. They're not perfectly clear from all angles, but they look 50 times better.

My headlights have finally gotten to the way that I want them to look. The one thing I hate about older BMWs is the headlight haze. It just makes them look so...outdated. What a difference it has made over the course of about a month. I did restore them a while back, but I have continually used PlastX every wash just to see if any difference would be seen.

http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/2418/photo2ddy.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/840/photo2ddy.jpg/)

And it has! Not sure if you can tell from the crappy phone picture.

[cakM3]

I let my brother drive the ///M this afternoon :)

http://img.tapatalk.com/60ee37a7-a697-acfa.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/60ee37a7-a79a-e1bb.jpg

He had a great time :)

[Hermes]

The oil (Mobil 1 15W-50) and coolant (the blue stuff) have been changed on the 2002, just need to adjust the timing now. We've basically come to end of "driving feel" repairs on the car. Next step will be making it pretty enough for going out. Still not sure on what we're going to do for the exterior paint but Black Diopside Metallic with a German flag pinstripe on the body (OE has trim) line has pulled into the lead. In a tie for second are Sparkling Graphite Metallic and Dark Graphite Metallic. Thoughts?

Will post pics of engine progress later when I get home.

[Hornung418]

I vote Valencia Orange! I think I'm going to do my 328i in that color and get an e30 and paint it Imola...

Sent from Maryland...not quite home yet.

[brettbimmer]

I vote Valencia Orange! I think I'm going to do my 328i in that color and get an e30 and paint it Imola...

Sent from Maryland...not quite home yet.

Hahaha, sounds like a good plan!!

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[iZHP]

Passed NJ inspection without a front plate :thumbup

Gotta love emissions only inspections now.




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[zhpnsnv]

Washed and put on a coat of wax.

[Whitexi]

Washed and waxed as well. Then it rained of course.

[nike001]

Washed and waxed as well. Then it rained of course.

:rofl always happens!

[midlandtech]

4649
Finally took pics of my blacked out badge.... If you look closely you can see my ugly mug in the paint....


~Steve
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[johnrando]

The oil (Mobil 1 15W-50) and coolant (the blue stuff) have been changed on the 2002, just need to adjust the timing now. We've basically come to end of "driving feel" repairs on the car. Next step will be making it pretty enough for going out. Still not sure on what we're going to do for the exterior paint but Black Diopside Metallic with a German flag pinstripe on the body (OE has trim) line has pulled into the lead. In a tie for second are Sparkling Graphite Metallic and Dark Graphite Metallic. Thoughts?

Will post pics of engine progress later when I get home.

Do you have pics of other similar cars those colors you can post?

[Hermes]

Justin - no orange. I would do the Alpina 2 tone scheme but I would first need to buy new body panels

John - not really, I haven't seen any 2002's in any of those colors as they are modern colors.

There are a bunch of cars on here that are Sparking Graphite Metallic so I won't post that one.

Dark Graphite Metallic:
http://www.dianaserver.net/rasnoe/car/bmw.jpg

Diopside Black Metallic:
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/attachments/owners-gallery/62308d1207962720-picture-bmw-m5-touring-individual-diopside-black-interiour-full-leather-platin-piano-picture-bmw-m5-touring-individual-diopside-black-interiour-full-leather-platin-piano-e161_27.jpg

[Hornung418]

JP, are you going to keep the Chrome?? I think it would look bad-ass with the ZHP high gloss black shiny bits with any non-metallic BMW color, or a period metallic.

What colors are you saying no to in particular. I know you are leaning toward metallic black. I'm a sucker for Inka...any orange will do though for me. Let me know :)

[johnrando]

Justin - no orange. I would do the Alpina 2 tone scheme but I would first need to buy new body panels

John - not really, I haven't seen any 2002's in any of those colors as they are modern colors.

There are a bunch of cars on here that are Sparking Graphite Metallic so I won't post that one.

Dark Graphite Metallic:
http://www.dianaserver.net/rasnoe/car/bmw.jpg

Diopside Black Metallic:
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/attachments/owners-gallery/62308d1207962720-picture-bmw-m5-touring-individual-diopside-black-interiour-full-leather-platin-piano-picture-bmw-m5-touring-individual-diopside-black-interiour-full-leather-platin-piano-e161_27.jpg

Well, you know me... I'll always pick black for the right car. But, I'm just trying to keep an open mind to other colors. I'm just not feeling the darker silvers for that car, seems like something brighter would fit. Also, metallic to me, seems a little too modern for an older car???

[Hermes]

JP, are you going to keep the Chrome?? I think it would look bad-ass with the ZHP high gloss black shiny bits with any non-metallic BMW color, or a period metallic.

What colors are you saying no to in particular. I know you are leaning toward metallic black. I'm a sucker for Inka...any orange will do though for me. Let me know :)

Generally I'm saying no to bright colors. I don't want to do orange right now. As for the chrome there is just too much on the car to change it all over to black. I'll keep the bumpers, light surrounds, kidney grill and some of the trim around the windows but the hood, trunk and door trim is not going back on.


Well, you know me... I'll always pick black for the right car. But, I'm just trying to keep an open mind to other colors. I'm just not feeling the darker silvers for that car, seems like something brighter would fit. Also, metallic to me, seems a little too modern for an older car???

yeah, I don't think a bright color will be happening unless I do a motor swap. I need one low key car to drive around. If I do a bright color I will fully strip the car and paint everything the new color

[JupiterBMW]

Just ordered 2 rear tires for the car. I was hoping the tires would last a bit longer until I could get my hands on a set of square CSL reps, but trying to save some cash right now, so they will wait. That being said, I bought 2 tires in 245/35-18 for the rears for now. I will transfer them when I do get a set of square rims. Going to stick with 8.5" all around I think. :)

Oh, and I went with the Yokohama S-Drives. I just can't justify the cost of the Michelins... I've had many sets of the S-Drives and I loooove them, especially for the combination of dry summer and immensely wet rainy roads we have here in Florida. :)


Oh, that all being said, I also pumped up the flat on the car today... :foottap

[Hornung418]

Generally I'm saying no to bright colors. I don't want to do orange right now. As for the chrome there is just too much on the car to change it all over to black. I'll keep the bumpers, light surrounds, kidney grill and some of the trim around the windows but the hood, trunk and door trim is not going back on.

yeah, I don't think a bright color will be happening unless I do a motor swap. I need one low key car to drive around. If I do a bright color I will fully strip the car and paint everything the new color

So no safety colors, that's fine. What about a dark green or blue? Something with a little more character than a black?

[danewilson77]

Generally I'm saying no to bright colors. I don't want to do orange right now. As for the chrome there is just too much on the car to change it all over to black. I'll keep the bumpers, light surrounds, kidney grill and some of the trim around the windows but the hood, trunk and door trim is not going back on.



yeah, I don't think a bright color will be happening unless I do a motor swap. I need one low key car to drive around. If I do a bright color I will fully strip the car and paint everything the new color

This would look good on that.


http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/E9-3.jpg
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[Ryans323i]

JP I like this, WilC's old 02:

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=968&stc=1&d=1305898464

Is the is the two toned Alpina scheme you mentioned in Post #6208?

[johnrando]

So no safety colors, that's fine. What about a dark green or blue? Something with a little more character than a black?

ah hem! :)

[Hermes]

Ryan,

It's the orange and black car in front:

http://www.method09.com/clients/TALBOT/no116_BMW-Alpina1800ti_Orange-Black_01.jpg

[JupiterBMW]

Hmm, JP, I have to say that given the body line all the way around the car, a two tone scheme similar to the pic Ryan posted would be awesome. Personally I do NOT like plain silver, but I think some form of silver or pewter or steel grey might look good. Combine that with a silver or a metallic grey...

If you do like silver, perhaps a two tone silver with white might look good. I'm horrible at photoshop, but I got that idea just from looking at the pic in your sig. If it were me, I'd go white on top and silver on the bottom. Silver on the bottom might help the chrome blend in a bit, and it would go nicely with silver wheels... Meanwhile the white on top would give it a nice touch of difference and originality...

[Newjack]

I agree with Dane. Silver on that car really does look good. It's such a classic color for a classic car. Then if you really want to, you can add some ///M details to make the car pop.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4005/4442818560_8d284fe833.jpg

[KevinC]

I just ordered a full set of OEM struts/shocks from RM European. What do I need to order in terms of RTABs & bushings for the front?

[Crestwood1001]

Iv recently developed a semi loud whine during acceleration, best I can describe it would be that it sounds like a super charger.... Lol only did it for about 2 mins then stopped and only on a pretty cold morning and stopped when it was warm, am I correct in thinking one of the first things I should check would be belts, then maybe an intake boot is damaged?

[HokieZHP]

I'd check your belts. My friend's jeep recently did this, replaced the belts, no more fake SC whine :thumbsup

[danewilson77]

Perform a belt and pulley inspection.

[BRGcoopahS]

pops ordered a set of spark plugs, air filter, and cabin filter for his. gonna do an oil change also

[zhpnsnv]

Drove it past 100k! Missed the moment by 7 miles.

[cakM3]

Drove it past 100k! Missed the moment by 7 miles.

Congrats Marc! Welcome to the over 100k club...:thumbsup

[zhpnsnv]

Thing is still running perfectly. Except for these stupid performance rotors which are shuddering. Yes I bedded them in. Several times. Not happy.

[danewilson77]

Thing is still running perfectly. Except for these stupid performance rotors which are shuddering. Yes I bedded them in. Several times. Not happy.

Mmm....something must be up. I think several of us have the performance rotors with no shuddering. It may not be the rotors. What pads did you get, and who did the work?

[MrMaico]

The oil (Mobil 1 15W-50) and coolant (the blue stuff) have been changed on the 2002, just need to adjust the timing now. We've basically come to end of "driving feel" repairs on the car. Next step will be making it pretty enough for going out. Still not sure on what we're going to do for the exterior paint but Black Diopside Metallic with a German flag pinstripe on the body (OE has trim) line has pulled into the lead. In a tie for second are Sparkling Graphite Metallic and Dark Graphite Metallic. Thoughts?

Will post pics of engine progress later when I get home.

Try this for checking 2002 colors JP (click on the colors dots)..........

http://www.dagsites.com/2002colors.htm

Fjord Blue has always been my favorite color on a 2002.


Drove it past 100k! Missed the moment by 7 miles.

I missed 99,000 last weekend by...............7 miles. :-)

[zhpnsnv]

Mmm....something must be up. I think several of us have the performance rotors with no shuddering. It may not be the rotors. What pads did you get, and who did the work?

Oem pads installed at dealer.

[danewilson77]

So...if the dealer installed....and your brakes don't operate to satisifaction...I would take it back.....and tell them......you are unsatisfied.

If they don't keep the area clean, and contaminate the rotors, it will introduce high/low spots in the coming miles.

I guess I would be pissed at the dealer, and not the rotors....knowing they are a BMW Performance product.

[llll1l1ll]

I ordered a Motive Power Extractor so I can change my own oil!

EEE!!

[johnrando]

Drove it past 100k! Missed the moment by 7 miles.

Congrats!

[johnrando]

I ordered a Motive Power Extractor so I can change my own oil!

EEE!!

Been considering one of those, let me know how you like it. (Sorry for the back to back, should have multi-quoted).

[llll1l1ll]

I'm sure I'll let everyone know how I like it. I'll probably be forced into liking it because once you use it, you can't return it!

[WOLFN8TR]

- Ordered DISA valve repair kit from German Auto Solutions (very excited for this to arrive)

The G.A.S kit is sweet! Quality parts and easy to install. My car runs perfect now. Hit me up if you have any questions on the install.



Bayerische-Motoren-Werke

[WOLFN8TR]

Son of a bitch!! My little bullseye chip (about 3mm diameter) now has a crack about 1 1/2" long through it. I didn't take a before pic but this one shows the after. Not sure how this happened but I will be contacting Permatex ASAP. And I followed the instructions absolutely to the letter... I'm so pissed...

http://img.tapatalk.com/4c6ed06a-f5f1-e126.jpg

$12 for Crack!

Man I feel your pain. A few months ago a friend and I were riding in my truck and he noticed the Bullseye on the windshield. You better get that fixed he said. Ya I know but it's been 3 years, get to it later. Well 3 days later I get in the truck and find a 1 foot crack straight up the windshield! He had to go and talk smack about my Bullseye!


Bayerische-Motoren-Werke

[Johnmadd]

$12 for Crack!

Man I feel your pain. A few months ago a friend and I were riding in my truck and he noticed the Bullseye on the windshield. You better get that fixed he said. Ya I know but it's been 3 years, get to it later. Well 3 days later I get in the truck and find a 1 foot crack straight up the windshield! He had to go and talk smack about my Bullseye!


Bayerische-Motoren-Werke

Hehe, a 12$ crack rock.

[webster]

i looked thru the DIY for the G.A.S DISA kit and it looks straightforward enough but, eh, i don't feel like tearing apart the DISA so...i bought this:

http://germanautosolutions.com/DISA__GOLD__Valve.html

"5 minutes and 2 screws..." sold me. plus i have the peace of mind of having brand new DISA unit upgraded.

[cakM3]

Today I confirmed my Insp II maintenance with the dealership for my ZHP... couldn't pass on the pricing I was given :) Going to do the CDV delete while the car is there :thumbsup

[R0B]

I ordered a Motive Power Extractor so I can change my own oil!

EEE!!

I think investing in an Extractor can just make things so much more convenient.

[R0B]

i looked thru the DIY for the G.A.S DISA kit and it looks straightforward enough but, eh, i don't feel like tearing apart the DISA so...i bought this:

http://germanautosolutions.com/DISA__GOLD__Valve.html

"5 minutes and 2 screws..." sold me. plus i have the peace of mind of having brand new DISA unit upgraded.

Well, if my disa would have failed recently, I would have bought one of these >.<
It failed about two years ago and was the first thing to break after purchase. Memories... lol

[R0B]

I ordered a lot of detailing equipment, orbital buffer bundled with an assortment of pads...

And finally ordered AEM UEGO Wideband O2 sensor kit, boost gauge :P

[Newjack]

I ordered a lot of detailing equipment, orbital buffer bundled with an assortment of pads...

And finally ordered AEM UEGO Wideband O2 sensor kit, boost gauge :P

Nice!

[wsmeyer]

New Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires. Not exactly what I wanted to do but I had a nail too close to the sidewall to repair so oh well.

[R0B]

Nice!

Thanks man, you think you might know exactly how the installation process is supposed to go? I was reading the instructions on AEM's website and I'm having difficulty imagining how I'm going to do it. I also am wondering if I should solder the exhaust bung to my x-pipe, only thing is that it's after a resonator and is probably about 3-4 feet down from the cylinder head. :confused

[JupiterBMW]

I got my two tires in the mail today, so I had them put on the rear. Soooo nice and half of the road noise is gone. Also got her aligned! Nice to know she's tracking straight and true... :)

[llll1l1ll]

I washed my car yesterday. I also am deodorizing the interior. The interior doesn't smell, but I just like to keep it that way by consistently doing my process. I usually let some orange peels sit overnight in the car. Then I leave a bunch of coffee grounds in a coffee filter somewhere in the car overnight. Smells great. If you wanna go the extra mile, sprinkle some baking soda on the floors and leave the box in there overnight.

[danewilson77]

I washed my car yesterday. I also am deodorizing the interior. The interior doesn't smell, but I just like to keep it that way by consistently doing my process. I usually let some orange peels sit overnight in the car. Then I leave a bunch of coffee grounds in a coffee filter somewhere in the car overnight. Smells great. If you wanna go the extra mile, sprinkle some baking soda on the floors and leave the box in there overnight.

:shifty

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Funny/crayons.jpg

[cakM3]

New Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires. Not exactly what I wanted to do but I had a nail too close to the sidewall to repair so oh well.

Don't you "love" it when that happens?