What did you do for your ZHP/BMW today?

[SkiB07]

Definitely going Meyle this time around. I installed OEM about 10k ago, and the steering wheel is twitching again when I stab the brakes. Are you sure its the new CABs that are shot and not warped rotors? If you waited too long to change the bushing after you started to feel the shimmy during breaking it might have warped your rotors, especially if the current shimmy is a lot less then original. I say this is because that is what happened to me, even though I installed Meyle HD bushing my shimmy stayed although there was improvement. I had to put new set of rotors to completely eliminate it. Just saying, bushings should last a little more than 10k regardless which ones you got.

[kayger12]

http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff401/Kayger12/2011-06-05_13-03-34_281.jpg



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[Sockethead]

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

yep, this is what I'm feeling except I noticed it right away... When I had my diff mount replaced I asked them to check out the front end while it was on the lift... something I can't do laying on the ground. He said that they were reaaly soft and had a Mfr. date of '08


Are you sure its the new CABs that are shot and not warped rotors? If you waited too long to change the bushing after you started to feel the shimmy during breaking it might have warped your rotors, especially if the current shimmy is a lot less then original. I say this is because that is what happened to me, even though I installed Meyle HD bushing my shimmy stayed although there was improvement. I had to put new set of rotors to completely eliminate it. Just saying, bushings should last a little more than 10k regardless which ones you got.

Good point....My rotors are brand new. Also I'm not feeling any shimmy or wobble. Just the classic beat LCAB pulse in the steering wheel when hitting the brakes.

I wish I had the time to swap them out before the road trip.

[Sockethead]

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

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That's good to know. I was thinking about trying them. I use my car to go from site to site every day... don't that in the wheel.

Where did you get the Meyle's? Maybe I'll just overnight them and throw em on the car before I leave.... There is no differnce on ZHP when ordering, no?

[kayger12]

No difference for the ZHP.

Did Meyles on my 325 and the ZHP. Very happy with them.

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[Washburn]

http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff401/Kayger12/2011-06-05_13-03-34_281.jpg


Nice, man!!!
what was the exact procedure for the removal of the 330Ci badge?

[kayger12]

Thanks, Wash.

Crest Glide Deep Clean Cool Mint Floss took the letters/numbers right off with a little sawing motion. Then I removed the larger pieces of left over adhesive with my fingers and went over it with some Goo Gone.

After that, there was just the slightest visible outline of adhesive where the letters were that I couldn't get off with the Goo Gone and a microfiber, so I broke out the Porter Cable and some Menzerna finishing polish.

Total time was about 15 minutes.

[Washburn]

Thanks...I have floss, and bug/tar cleaner and rubbing compound/wax etc...should be ok...
I am leaning towards doing mine....should I? should I?

[kayger12]

Wash, I've been waffling for months.

Marc (zhpnsnv) was here yesterday and sold me on it.

Glad I did it. Instantly makes the back end look cleaner/better, imo.

[Washburn]

if I do it, I want to make the trunk lock hole also body color...I know there are door key hole plugs...wonder if they'll fit.

[Mtnman]

I finished my suspension work today. I had a total FAIL yesterday and could not complete the task. I installed H and R cup kit (touring version). everything was going well until the new springs had to be compressed onto the new struts. I worked at it for 6 hours, with 2 spring compressor kits and could never get it. I went to bed last night worried about what in the hell i had gotten myself into. This was totally new to me, and i had never even watched someone do suspension work. (thats me though, just say F-it, im gonna do it and learn as I go).....Well Huge thanks to Firestone this morning, who hooked me up and compressed the springs for me. They werent even gonna charge me, so i threw the tech $40 for the effort. once i got the struts home, the rest was easy. The rears were a piece of cake. Although I am dissapointed with my failure to compress the springs, I am pretty impressed that I got it all done without anyone's help. Nobody to hold anything, to reach for a tool...nothing. Pure Solo accomplishment. (minus the springs..damnit)

She rides great, and sits at 13.75 in the front, which i believe is exactly .75 lower than stock. Money!

[Marcus-SanDiego]

David, congrats on a job well done.

[Alphatek45]

Thanks...I have floss, and bug/tar cleaner and rubbing compound/wax etc...should be ok...
I am leaning towards doing mine....should I? should I?

YES! Did it recently too. Very Easy to do. Looks great. You wont regret it imo.

[Sockethead]

IAlthough I am dissapointed with my failure to compress the springs, I am pretty impressed that I got it all done without anyone's help. Nobody to hold anything, to reach for a tool...nothing. Pure Solo accomplishment. (minus the springs..damnit)

Heh, No fail for the springs dude. they are a bitch with crappy little compressors. I did the same thing when I put in my Koni's... took the struts to my buddies shop. Except I only tried for about a half hour before throwing in the towel.

I look at it this way: not lack of skill... lack of tools...

EDIT: Wish I could do springs but I'm already scraping when I pull in my driveway :mad

[kayger12]

I finished my suspension work today. I had a total FAIL yesterday and could not complete the task. I installed H and R cup kit (touring version). everything was going well until the new springs had to be compressed onto the new struts. I worked at it for 6 hours, with 2 spring compressor kits and could never get it. I went to bed last night worried about what in the hell i had gotten myself into. This was totally new to me, and i had never even watched someone do suspension work. (thats me though, just say F-it, im gonna do it and learn as I go).....Well Huge thanks to Firestone this morning, who hooked me up and compressed the springs for me. They werent even gonna charge me, so i threw the tech $40 for the effort. once i got the struts home, the rest was easy. The rears were a piece of cake. Although I am dissapointed with my failure to compress the springs, I am pretty impressed that I got it all done without anyone's help. Nobody to hold anything, to reach for a tool...nothing. Pure Solo accomplishment. (minus the springs..damnit)

She rides great, and sits at 13.75 in the front, which i believe is exactly .75 lower than stock. Money!

Way to tackle it, David.

Job well done!

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[lilcdkey]

Took off my splitters for tomorrows install. My front end looks so much less agressive now :(

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[danewilson77]

That's good to know. I was thinking about trying them. I use my car to go from site to site every day... don't that in the wheel.

Where did you get the Meyle's? Maybe I'll just overnight them and throw em on the car before I leave.... There is no differnce on ZHP when ordering, no?

I usually get my HD's from ECS but this time I got them from Autohaus AZ. Just cuz...

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[johnrando]

http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff401/Kayger12/2011-06-05_13-03-34_281.jpg



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OMG!

[danewilson77]

OMG!

Shizz looks clean don't it?

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[Sockethead]

I usually get my HD's from ECS but this time I got them from Autohaus AZ. Just cuz...

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I tnx... I couldn't remember where I got em, that was 4 yrs ago..

[johnrando]

Shizz looks clean don't it?

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Definitely! The problem is, it's soooo clean howz he gonna put de "ZHP" letters on?

[danewilson77]

Definitely! The problem is, it's soooo clean howz he gonna put de "ZHP" letters on?

:rofl

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[kayger12]

Definitely! The problem is, it's soooo clean howz he gonna put de "ZHP" letters on?

Lol-- I was just holding them up looking at them, John. It's a no go. Didn't pass the wife test.

Just got done giving the ZHP a wash along with an engine detail. I'll tackle the interior in a bit and then she'll be all ready for Williamsburg!

[Mtnman]

Keith, your just gonna have to get one of these now......


http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i398/booneflyfisher/2011-02-11_13-07-03_150.jpg

[kayger12]

I think you might be right, David.

[danewilson77]

Keith, your just gonna have to get one of these now......


http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i398/booneflyfisher/2011-02-11_13-07-03_150.jpg

Awesomeness.

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[johnrando]

Lol-- I was just holding them up looking at them, John. It's a no go. Didn't pass the wife test.

Just got done giving the ZHP a wash along with an engine detail. I'll tackle the interior in a bit and then she'll be all ready for Williamsburg!

Oh man! :)

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Lol-- I was just holding them up looking at them, John. It's a no go. Didn't pass the wife test.

Just got done giving the ZHP a wash along with an engine detail. I'll tackle the interior in a bit and then she'll be all ready for Williamsburg!

You can raffle them off at the VA meet.


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[lilcdkey]

:(
1045

motorola atrix tapatalk

[Newjack]

Bought black kidney grills and replacement blue carbon fiber roundels for the front and back. Khoalty is awesome, they should be here tomorrow!

[kayger12]

Nice pick up. Very happy with my cf roundels from Khoalty.

[jamesdak]

Today I did the "turkey baster" flush of some very nasty looking power steering fluid. Covered the area around the reservoir with rags and wound up making no mess at all. Easier than the oil change I did this weekend. Found out I couldn't get the car onto my ramps and had to drive it up on some boards to have enough room underneath.

[GMATT]

Bought some front end "undies" for the ZHP..they came in the mail ...............no bug splatter for me!nono

[Washburn]

i'd like to see those "undies"

[cakM3]

I picked up Dane and BP and took them in my ZHP to Mohegan Sun Casino for dinner and drinks... Good times :thumbsup

[lilcdkey]

wash, wax, installed splitters, and debadged.

[thesixsins]

^^ photos!^^

Performance grillz on the way!

[lilcdkey]

^^ photos!^^

Performance grillz on the way!

Check out my build thread in the projects section ;)

[SkiB07]

I did a lot of more work on my ZHP in the past two weeks than I was hoping for. What started as a simple Turbo kit installation instead turned out to be maintenance job from hell.
During the process of gear box removal I busted (broken off) both 12mm gearbox/engine mounts of the engine block. Bolts were over toques and appeared corroded on the end so it would not pull through the tread and busted both off. Had to remove the engine block to have them welded back on. After a few days delay for block repair I replaced the clutch disk (Kevlar) M3 pressure plate and M3 throw out bearing. Lastly I installed Technique Tuning turbo kit. That was the easy part compare to the rest. Running at 6 psi now until I install the EBC sometime after I recuperate from this last fiasco and enjoy this car a little.

[johnrando]

I did a lot of more work on my ZHP in the past two weeks than I was hoping for. What started as a simple Turbo kit installation instead turned out to be maintenance job from hell.
During the process of gear box removal I busted (broken off) both 12mm gearbox/engine mounts of the engine block. Bolts were over toques and appeared corroded on the end so it would not pull through the tread and busted both off. Had to remove the engine block to have them welded back on. After a few days delay for block repair I replaced the clutch disk (Kevlar) M3 pressure plate and M3 throw out bearing. Lastly I installed Technique Tuning turbo kit. That was the easy part compare to the rest. Running at 6 psi now until I install the EBC sometime after I recuperate from this last fiasco and enjoy this car a little.

This definitely sounds like a great one for the "project" thread. GL with the work, and keep us posted.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I did a lot of more work on my ZHP in the past two weeks than I was hoping for. What started as a simple Turbo kit installation instead turned out to be maintenance job from hell.
During the process of gear box removal I busted (broken off) both 12mm gearbox/engine mounts of the engine block. Bolts were over toques and appeared corroded on the end so it would not pull through the tread and busted both off. Had to remove the engine block to have them welded back on. After a few days delay for block repair I replaced the clutch disk (Kevlar) M3 pressure plate and M3 throw out bearing. Lastly I installed Technique Tuning turbo kit. That was the easy part compare to the rest. Running at 6 psi now until I install the EBC sometime after I recuperate from this last fiasco and enjoy this car a little.

I don't see your name on the list, Darius, of those attending the Virginia meet in a few days (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?1079-ZHP-Mafia-Family-Reunion-June-10-2011-thru-June-12-2011-in-Williamsburg-Virginia). We won't see you there? Would love to check out your car.

[CERF04ZHP]

Taped off and sprayed lower grille flat black, also touched up a few rock chips in the M-Technic bumper! Grille looks awesome, nice and dark now to match the kidneys.

[danewilson77]

Taped off and sprayed lower grille flat black, also touched up a few rock chips in the M-Technic bumper! Grille looks awesome, nice and dark now to match the kidneys.

Very good sir.

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[Stu]

Took off that tiny little clip thing on the driver's side wiper blade. It's where the spring is. Just push it forward towards the passenger wiper blade and it pops right off. Only do this if you have bracketless wiper blades (i.e. RainX or Bosch Icons). It'll stop the chattering/skipping, but it may make your non-bracketless wiper blades not work if you don't have those.

[lilcdkey]

Let my mom drive it because she was getting her inspection I done. I'm scared that she'll come back with a cracked splitter :eeps

[danewilson77]

Let my mom drive it because she was getting her inspection I done. I'm scared that she'll come back with a cracked splitter :eeps

Just tell her to roll slow, and low...like a turtle.

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[lilcdkey]

It came back unharmed :biggrin

[az3579]

Yesterday (meant to post yesterday but was tired), I introduced some darkness to the environment:

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa192/az3579/Automotive/BMW%20E46%20330i%20ZHP/Exterior/2011-06-07_18-16-58_568.jpg

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa192/az3579/Automotive/BMW%20E46%20330i%20ZHP/Exterior/2011-06-07_18-17-07_593.jpg

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa192/az3579/Automotive/BMW%20E46%20330i%20ZHP/Exterior/2011-06-07_18-19-16_226.jpg

[Newjack]

Yesterday (meant to post yesterday but was tired), I introduced some darkness to the environment:

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa192/az3579/Automotive/BMW%20E46%20330i%20ZHP/Exterior/2011-06-07_18-16-58_568.jpg

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa192/az3579/Automotive/BMW%20E46%20330i%20ZHP/Exterior/2011-06-07_18-17-07_593.jpg

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa192/az3579/Automotive/BMW%20E46%20330i%20ZHP/Exterior/2011-06-07_18-19-16_226.jpg

The black corners look really good on that Imola red. I'm deciding if I'm going to put smoked corners or clear corners on my jet black ZHP.

[az3579]

The black corners look really good on that Imola red. I'm deciding if I'm going to put smoked corners or clear corners on my jet black ZHP.

On a Jet Black, I would put ambers or clears. I'd prefer ambers more, personally, as I've always loved orange and black combos.

[danewilson77]

On a Jet Black, I would put ambers or clears. I'd prefer ambers more, personally, as I've always loved orange and black combos.

I can't believe...after all the hype on the ambers....you went with smoked....hehe.

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[Mtnman]

Yeah, whats that all about Botond! I thought you were my amber brother from another mother. Sell out! lol.

[TRELO]

Powerflex cab bushings.. I now officially love my car...

[GMATT]

Just installed a ECS Carbon Fibre strut brace.........................:pimp............... Nice stuff

[danewilson77]

Just installed a ECS Carbon Fibre strut brace.........................:pimp............... Nice stuff

Vey nice sir. Pics or it will vaporize.

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[GMATT]

See it @ your house in what......................2 days! LOL

[danewilson77]

See it @ your house in what......................2 days! LOL

I was thinking of the other peeps...hehe. plus...I can't wait 2 days! OMG.

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[Sockethead]

Installed LCAB tonight... A new personal record of 45 min end to end FTW :headbang
Now my car is road trip worthy.



I usually get my HD's from ECS but this time I got them from Autohaus AZ. Just cuz...

I ended up getting them from Bimmerworld. They're in VA so they got to my house in two days using UPS ground... plenty of time to throw them in before the meet

[danewilson77]

Installed LCAB tonight... A new personal record of 45 min end to end FTW :headbang
Now my car is road trip worthy.



I ended up getting them from Bimmerworld. They're in VA so they got to my house in two days using UPS ground... plenty of time to throw them in before the meet

Yeah...nice. I got mine from AutohausAZ. Oops..I already said that.

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[GSEN820]

Just bought Rubber floor mats!!!!!!!!!!!

[lilcdkey]

Just bought Rubber floor mats!!!!!!!!!!!

nice, oem? i need to buy mats.

[GSEN820]

Yes Sir OEM.

[danewilson77]

Just bought Rubber floor mats!!!!!!!!!!!

Rubbers are safe.

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[az3579]

I can't believe...after all the hype on the ambers....you went with smoked....hehe.

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Yeah, whats that all about Botond! I thought you were my amber brother from another mother. Sell out! lol.

I don't remember saying I was going to keep ambers forever, I still love ambers and would choose them over clears on almost any color. I went with smoked because it much better matches the theme, though I don't know how well that's going to work out seeing as I made the dumb move of having my new wheels refinished in regular silver...

But David, you might get your wish. I might be going back to ambers, because today I installed the taillights that were supposed to be Red/Smoke/Red... and absolutely HATE them. The idiots sent me a light that is ALL smoked. It's not smoked a lot; light output is almost the same as before, but the red parts are smoked too and I friggin' HATE smoked red. I wanted fully red, with smoked turn signals. Apparently nobody sells them, and when I was looking at Eurosportdesign's site (where I ordered them from), the picture CLEARLY shows a full red, not smoked. The only thing smoked in the pic were the turn signals, and this is exactly what I was looking for.

If I wanted what I just received, I could've ordered from Khoalty for a lot less... :shifty



I HATE these friggin' taillights.

[johnrando]

Dr. Colorchip and Eurospec side mirrors. I'm about to need my own project thread. Picked up a CF diffuser last week but hadn't installed it yet.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

John, I think that would be a good idea. You've done a lot of stuff to the car.

[az3579]

Dr. Colorchip and Eurospec side mirrors. I'm about to need my own project thread. Picked up a CF diffuser last week but hadn't installed it yet.

Eurospec mirrors? Is that the glass or the housing??

[johnrando]

just the glass.

[Sockethead]

just the glass.

what does that do for ya?

[danewilson77]

what does that do for ya?

No blind spots. We have a couple of reviews on them...I believe...in the product review section.

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[Sockethead]

Tnx, yea that would be nice.. almost ran a couple of people off the road cause of that...

[zhpnsnv]

Today I left the zhp in my father's garage and took his e46 for the trip down to va. Zhp is on a donut.

Anyone know where I can find a contiextremecontact dw 225/40/18??????




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[Johnmadd]

Today I left the zhp in my father's garage and took his e46 for the trip down to va. Zhp is on a donut.

Anyone know where I can find a contiextremecontact dw 225/40/18??????




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I think I saw those at merchants tires in Williamsburg last week, pretty sure I did.

[zhpnsnv]

Well that's a score. Will have to call them today when I get there!

Called. No luck.


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[Crickett]

Woohoo! I'ma have a fun afternoon! (Not pictured: 7 qts of BMW 5W-30 in my trunk.)


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[Stu]

Got it nice and clean for my drive to VA tomorrow :)

...which ended up being completely futile because I think it just started raining. :( Hooray 30% chance of rain!

Also, if you have to get your windshield replaced, do not let them clean your windows on the car. Just do it with Windex later.

The solvent ate directly through my wax near the edges of the windshield. I don't know why. At first I freaked out, thinking he messed up and scratched up my clearcoat.

Bought some Meguiar's Rubbing Compound and Meguiar's Ultimate Wax Paste. Fixed it perfectly! The only issue is spending $20 on some wax and stuff. Oh well; I was going to get it anyway, but I just didn't wanna buy it right now.

[Alphatek45]

Installed the Shark Injector today. VERY Happy w/ the results!

Also- Steering Wheel Restore


Before:

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-YFNEJu89Ghw/TfOYbDBlE7I/AAAAAAAABLw/fvsH8oE4HEk/IMG_2545.JPG

After:

http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x356/Alphatek45/DSC00281.jpg

Pics don't really do it justice. 100% better.

[Ryans323i]

^^Lol. Congrats!

[Crickett]

Plasti-Dipped the grilles & changed my oil & transmission fluid! Very eventful day!!


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[johnrando]

Cool Adam. Any more description on the Shark?

[Alphatek45]

So far-
Smoother acceleration
Better throttle response
Idle seems a little smoother too
Definitely pulls harder and the dead spots are gone.
Think it was Dane who said he'd pay double? I concur. Great mod.

[aurelius]

Installed the Shark Injector today.

Did you get the latest software for your DME before doing this? Were you experiencing the 2800 RPM issue prior to this?

[Go Horns!]

Applied leatherique rejuvenator this morning. Going to clean it off tomorrow morning.

[kayger12]

Congrats, Adam.

Shark, ftw.

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[danewilson77]

Congrats, Adam.

Shark, ftw.

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+1

[GMATT]

Up,wiped the car down,put the mirror covers and "bra" on....going to Dane's to say by for now :(......what awesome people, and the cars ain't bad either!....9.5hours home....if traffic is ok!

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[johnrando]

Tried to get the CF diffuser on... no go. Ordered 3M double sided tape, will try again once that's in. Wish me luck!

[LouT]

Wash, clay bar, polish and wax

[danewilson77]

Up,wiped the car down,put the mirror covers and "bra" on....going to Dane's to say by for now :(......what awesome people, and the cars ain't bad either!....9.5hours home....if traffic is ok!

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Thanks Gary. You were an absolute joy to be around.

What did I do for my zhp? I gave justin (Horney) a ride in the zhp.....and he acted like the little piggy in the Geico commercial......weeeee.eeeeeeee.weeeeeeeeee....lol .

And.....I sold the stock black cube trim to Eduardo....and it looks delicious in his 325I....

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[kayger12]

Thanks Gary. You were an absolute joy to be around.

What did I do for my zhp? I gave justin (Horney) a ride in the zhp.....and he acted like the little piggy in the Geico commercial......weeeee.eeeeeeee.weeeeeeeeee....lol .

And.....I sold the stock black cube trim to Eduardo....and it looks delicious in his 325I....

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[az3579]

A little late to this party as this was done Friday, but...


Style 71's are on and rockin' my socks.

[danewilson77]

Rolled fenders flush today and put the 3 mm's back on. I could prolly get 10mm's on back there now.

[GSEN820]

Rolled fenders flush today and put the 3 mm's back on. I could prolly get 10mm's on back there now.


I rolled my fenders was running 15 mm rear and 20 mm in the front. I had a little rub that I could not roll out. I ended switching to 15mm in the front and 12 mm in the rear no rub. The wheels were really flush. I am on H&R cup kit with Race springs

[cakM3]

Congrats, Adam.

Shark, ftw.

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^
+2 :thumbsup


Just put in 6000k lighting except for the fogs (waiting on the HID kit)

[GSEN820]

I debated wether I should trade it in today for

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/cto/2436538758.html

I would have to sell a house with everything in it just to come close to what is asking.......

[Stu]

I had Bosch Icons, I got rid of them after the Mafia Meet. They drove me up the wall in the rainstorm on the way home. Two hours of this loud "slap, slap, slap, slap, slap" almost every time the blade flipped for the downswipe. What made it more annoying is when it didn't make the noise, because then I couldn't at least get used to the noise since it was random.

I refunded them from Amazon and got BMW Evo Flat blades from the dealer. $15 more, and they are infinitely better. Totally dead-silent, work even better than the Icons, and the wiper blade arm seems to support the blade itself which eliminates chattering.

[danewilson77]

Also (In addition to rolling rear fenders) I installed and Beta-Linked the splitters I bought from Rob.......

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Imola%20Bimmer/DSC04591.jpg

And then I put my Blue/White OEM badges back on......

Then the day came to a close......

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Home%20stuff/DSC04603.jpg

[Sockethead]

What did I do for my zhp? I gave justin (Horney) a ride in the zhp.....and he acted like the little piggy in the Geico commercial......weeeee.eeeeeeee.weeeeeeeeee....lol .


Dane, you may be on to something.... Kristen was making that same noise when whe was driving my ZHP....:scratchinghead

[Kudos]

Proper spark plugs, and cleaned the valve cover. noticed i have a leak from one of the bushings as well as front of vcg. time for a project with a vanos rebuild while were at it. Anyone in the chi interesting in giving a helping hand?

[Stu]

Took apart my passenger door trim, for the last time EVER (because I HATE IT), to add some new anti-rattle trim clips to get rid of some damn rattling clips at the bottom of the door. Drove me nuts to listen to.

Ahhhh, the silence.

[goofiefoot]

Washed (touchless automatic), dried (bought new microfiber towels), vacuumed, dressed trim, polished exhaust tips.

Looks good, but it will look so much better once I get some clay, sealant and wax after it. All it takes is time and money, right?

[Stu]

Washed (touchless automatic), dried (bought new microfiber towels), vacuumed, dressed trim, polished exhaust tips.

Looks good, but it will look so much better once I get some clay, sealant and wax after it. All it takes is time and money, right?

Yup, pretty much. Having someone fully detail your car is like...crazy expensive. You can do it yourself for a grand total of $35 and a few hours. $12 for polishing compound, $15 for wax, and $8 for a good six pack :)

[goofiefoot]

Nice.

[bsurloff]

As a former detailer I am a really big fan of Griots garage products, they are not crazy expensive, easy to use and most of all great results..I use their orbital waxer as well, saves so much time and is must more consistant than hand waxing..

[Sockethead]

Hosed off the thousands of bugs collected from the round trip to the meet and washed. The car is almost perfect right now... gotta think up more stuff to do :scratchinghead

[RITmusic2k]

Did my first oil change this past Saturday; can't believe I've put 7,500 miles on the car in 5 months of ownership (almost exactly to the day, even). I guess I've been volunteering to drive a lot more than usual :)

[cakM3]

Washed it :biggrin

[kayger12]

Washed it :biggrin

Mine still has remnants of Williamsburg dust on her. I don't want to wash her yet- it's all I have left...

Sniffle, sniffle.

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[Stu]

Was gonna wash it due to all the Williamsburg bugs and road grime on the way home from the rain, but it's gonna rain tomorrow so it's pointless. There're some big ol' cicadas and wasps in my bumper grill :biggrin

My yellow oil light comes on from time-to-time when I turn off the engine, but my oil is still between the marks, albeit a bit closer to the low side. It must have eaten some from the Mafia meet and all that flooring it I did in one day :shift

[az3579]

Was gonna wash it due to all the Williamsburg bugs and road grime on the way home from the rain, but it's gonna rain tomorrow so it's pointless. There're some big ol' cicadas and wasps in my bumper grill :biggrin

My yellow oil light comes on from time-to-time when I turn off the engine, but my oil is still between the marks, albeit a bit closer to the low side. It must have eaten some from the Mafia meet and all that flooring it I did in one day :shift

Weird, my oil light is coming on as well, but what's weirder is that one day it's full, the next it's right at the lower marker, and the third day it's right in between. WTF?
Time for a new sensor, methinks.

[Sockethead]

Weird, my oil light is coming on as well, but what's weirder is that one day it's full, the next it's right at the lower marker, and the third day it's right in between. WTF?
Time for a new sensor, methinks.
When mine does that, I just pour 3/4 of a quart in regardless and the light goes away... ;)

[kpro]

Im not washing williamsburg off my car til the threat of rain is gone...I still have a clump of dirt on the lip of my wheel, lol. im going to throw speakers in on lunch ;)

[Ryans323i]

When mine does that, I just pour 3/4 of a quart in regardless and the light goes away... ;)

Can't you add too much oil, and hurt the car?


Im not washing williamsburg off my car til the threat of rain is gone...I still have a clump of dirt on the lip of my wheel, lol. im going to throw speakers in on lunch ;)

What speakers?

[kpro]

Sockethead gave me a set of Harmon Kardon speakers :) Mine are crackling and sound like poop.

[danewilson77]

Sockethead gave me a set of Harmon Kardon speakers :) Mine are crapping and smell like poop.

Fixed

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[Sockethead]

Can't you add too much oil, and hurt the car?
yea, there comes a point where too much is a bad thing but a 1/4 ~1/2 qt isn't going to hurt it...

[kpro]

Fixed

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Dane! :hi

[cakM3]

washed it......again :biggrin

[danewilson77]

Dane! :hi

Sup?

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[SoarinZHP]

I washed and applied Liquid Glass to mine for the 2nd time. The previous owned used automated car washes on mine and there was residue building up on the lower 3rd of the doors and rocker panels. I got all that contamination off with WD-40 before I applied the LG last time.

At any rate... Today I made a promise to my car: From here on out it will always be hand washed and will never see an automated carwash again for as long as we both shall live...

[3ZHP]

Put my McGard wheel locks back on today.

[cakM3]

Got new floor mats and license plate frames

[coby1]

Washed, sealer,coils.if you have never used any sealer do it,stuff keeps the paint looking brand new for months.

[TRELO]

http://tapatalk.com/mu/a6898ea5-9acd-e916.jpg


Opa iPhone

[Marcus-SanDiego]

What kind of exhaust you getting?

[TRELO]

http://tapatalk.com/mu/45d36b03-b704-1446.jpg

Magnaflow 3" dual tip


Opa iPhone

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Nice. Looks good!

[TRELO]

Nice. Looks good!

Thanks! Just painted the muffler flat black. Now all you can see is 2 big tips


Opa iPhone

[cakM3]

Trelo, looks nice!

[goofiefoot]

Sweet!

[az3579]

Trelo,
Could you please post a sound byte? I heard a Magnaflow on a 325i but none on a ZHP yet...
Pleeeeeeeeease? I'm looking to purchase a Magnaflow system. Also if you can, please let me know what the model # is.

Thanks in advance...

[3ZHP]

I finished my wax job; clay-bared the rockers and front bumper, then I waxed those and the roof + redid the hood & deck lid with Meguiar's Gold Class™ Carnauba. When I finished I did another photo shoot. Here's one of the shots, more to follow in the photo section.

http://i591.photobucket.com/albums/ss351/3zhpguy/2011/The%20Mill%20June%202011/TheMillMoreJune2011_38.jpg

[az3579]

I just came back from invading my car's privacy to check compatibility for an upcoming upgrade (very soon... this weekend soon).

[romanred62]

I installed a new window regulator in the passenger door.

[danewilson77]

Wash, Wax, Wolfgangs 3.0 paint sealant.....so I can rep the mafia at the C&C Williamsburg Winery tomorrow.

[zhpnsnv]

Getting the pilot supersports mounted. I'll review/compare to the extremecontact dw in the tire section in a few hundred miles.

By the way, Mark: that stupid tirebuyer.com HAD THE DW THIS ENTIRE TIME!!!! I just want to thank you for telling me about it after i bought 4 new tires. Hahahaha

Seriously, tirebuyer looks promising. Spoke to them on the phone. Definite alternative to tirerack considering free shipping.

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[zhpnsnv]

They chipped/scratched my newly refinished rims. They're paying for the touch up.

In other news, the supersports feel friggin' awesome, and they look beefier out back. Pics later.

[kayger12]

They chipped/scratched my newly refinished rims. They're paying for the touch up.

In other news, the supersports feel friggin' awesome, and they look beefier out back. Pics later.

For the love of God, you can't catch a break...

[SC4ME]

Last weekend a bit more PM.

Ritual Oil Change, its been about 8k mi so past time for me. Now I get to look up the code clear routine (first time I get to do it - just came off warranty)

New spark plugs. It was much easier than expected. I have to say, so far everything I have done to this car has been relatively easy considering access to common parts, ease of removal, etc.

Here are what plugs look like around 100k mi (unless they did a plug change at 40k mi when I bought it CPO).

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll47/SC4ME/100kmisparkplugs.jpg

And the finished product, almost.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll47/SC4ME/IMG_0203.jpg


Still waiting on my brake pads to wear down so I can install my new rotors.

[kayger12]

Here are what plugs look like around 100k mi (unless they did a plug change at 40k mi when I bought it CPO).

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll47/SC4ME/100kmisparkplugs.jpg



Holy carbon buildup, Batman!

[Sockethead]

Holy carbon buildup, Batman!

Yea, it looks like you might be running a little rich... Even at 100k, the plug's insulator should be light brown in color.. 100K is time to change O2 sensors..

[Sockethead]

Drove though road construction where they were cutting the cement with water cooled cutting wheels. When I got home, the bottom of my car looked like this. Had to jack it up, take the wheels off and pressure wash the cement off the bottom of the car and the whell wells... it sucked.

The pic is the bottom of my rocker panels... it's supposed to be black. Yes that is cement

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp325/r_powell123/IMG_0185.jpg

[danewilson77]

The pic is the bottom of my rocker panels... it's supposed to be black. Yes that is cement

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp325/r_powell123/IMG_0185.jpg

Ummmm...come again?

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[kayger12]

Drove though road construction where they were cutting the cement with water cooled cutting wheels. When I got home, the bottom of my car looked like this. Had to jack it up, take the wheels off and pressure wash the cement off the bottom of the car and the whell wells... it sucked.

The pic is the bottom of my rocker panels... it's supposed to be black. Yes that is cement

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp325/r_powell123/IMG_0185.jpg

Gawd, that sucks!

[Sockethead]

Ummmm...come again?

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The cement dust mixed with water turnes back into cement.. I ran through it prolly for a mile or so... coated the bottom of the car and the wheel wells

[zhpnsnv]

For the love of God, you can't catch a break...

Seriously. All this does is push back the time frame for the Mini to get the TLC it needs.

[danewilson77]

Damn....sorry to hear.

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[cakM3]

Swapped cars and put the ZHP in the garage over the weekend. Driving the ///M :biggrin

[Whitexi]

Hooked up the angel eyes to my foot well lights. So now there on when the cars running and when the cars off and I open a door :biggrin

[Whitexi]

Wash, Wax, Wolfgangs 3.0 paint sealant.....so I can rep the mafia at the C&C Williamsburg Winery tomorrow.

Dane your not supposed to wax or seal the paint for at least a couple months if you just had a respray.

[danewilson77]

Dane your not supposed to wax or seal the paint for at least a couple months if you just had a respray.


It is what it is. I guess we're going to find out what happens...lol.

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[zhpnsnv]

Added horsepower:

http://tapatalk.com/mu/a6898b08-19bb-74d1.jpg

http://tapatalk.com/mu/a6898b08-19d3-d061.jpg


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[Whitexi]

Oh I see, stealth mode. I put mine on my rear license plate bracket.

[kayger12]

Added horsepower:

http://tapatalk.com/mu/a6898b08-19bb-74d1.jpg

http://tapatalk.com/mu/a6898b08-19d3-d061.jpg


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Win.

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[GMATT]

Marc.............That should be worth at least 10 HP..........LOL love the stealth look!

[GMATT]

Polished my headlight lenses, they look pretty good, will replace them later this year. Also another round with Dr, Colorchip and another coat of Zaino!

[zhpnsnv]

Marc.............That should be worth at least 10 HP..........LOL love the stealth look!

Thanks. Got the idea from your car.


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[Oli77]

Took care of the my sagging A pillars (again). I had done them about a year ago with the wrong glue.

This time I used the 3M - 90 stuff and instead of re-stretching/ gluing the old material, I got some black material at a local fabric store.

Here you go: a la Dane (I believe Dane had done something like that on the old Tiag).

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac208/othibau/DSC06766.jpg

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac208/othibau/DSC06767.jpg

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac208/othibau/DSC06768.jpg

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac208/othibau/DSC06769.jpg

[Whitexi]

Looks good Oli, I used the 90 spray also when I recovered mine in suede.

[Oli77]

Thanks whiteXI, the material I got is a little like suede. I like it a lot.

[static667]

What did I do for my zhp? I gave justin (Horney) a ride in the zhp.....and he acted like the little piggy in the Geico commercial......weeeee.eeeeeeee.weeeeeeeeee....lol .

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Can I haz ride in teh Imola ZHP when u comez down in July?

Sent using Tapatalk on my rooted Droid. Wut?

[nike001]

I was actually looking at what i thought were normal 'scratches' on my hood today that I remember having for a while, but were definitely not there when i got the car.

After really looking at them in the sun, i concluded that they were marks from a key. So i got keyed. Don't know when..but it was a while ago so idk. I noticed a distinct X on my hood and about a 2 inch scratch down after that. Then about a 3 inch one on my trunk. They weren't deep at all.. so i go out mothers scratch remover and went to work. I think I got them for the most part...but i'm unsure. i hate people.

[cakM3]

After spending the day shopping with my daughter I got to install my tow hook license plate mount from gominigo.com. :roundel

A few shots of the install - hope you guys/gals don't mind my sharing :biggrin

30-38mm kit
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Pic2-2.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Pic5-1.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Pic15-2.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Pic16-1.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Pic13-1-1.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Pic10-1-1.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Pic17-1.jpg

I found the kit to be of good quality - thanks botond for the link (from other post) :applause

[danewilson77]

Looking good my friend.

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[danewilson77]

Took care of the my sagging A pillars (again). I had done them about a year ago with the wrong glue.

This time I used the 3M - 90 stuff and instead of re-stretching/ gluing the old material, I got some black material at a local fabric store.

Here you go: a la Dane (I believe Dane had done something like that on the old Tiag).

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac208/othibau/DSC06766.jpg

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac208/othibau/DSC06767.jpg

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac208/othibau/DSC06768.jpg

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac208/othibau/DSC06769.jpg

Damn that makes me miss my car. That really came out good.

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[cakM3]

Looking good my friend.

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Thanks Dane! Workin' the ZHP one step at a time :thumbsup Will keep you posted when I get my OEM ///M3 mirrors mounted. Getting them painted out in glossy black...:biggrin

[danewilson77]

Thanks Dane! Workin' the ZHP one step at a time :thumbsup Will keep you posted when I get my OEM ///M3 mirrors mounted. Getting them painted out in glossy black...:biggrin

I thought you were an Imola?

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[cakM3]

I thought you were an Imola?

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car is Imola but I decided to paint out my side mirrors black rather than going Imola. I'm thinking having the glossy black side mirrors will complement the Imola well....what do you think?

[billschusteriv]

Took care of the my sagging A pillars (again). I had done them about a year ago with the wrong glue.

This time I used the 3M - 90 stuff and instead of re-stretching/ gluing the old material, I got some black material at a local fabric store.

Here you go: a la Dane (I believe Dane had done something like that on the old Tiag).

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac208/othibau/DSC06766.jpg

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac208/othibau/DSC06767.jpg

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac208/othibau/DSC06768.jpg

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac208/othibau/DSC06769.jpg

Looking good Oli. Love it!

[Oli77]

Thanks Dane and Bill. Got the idea of keeping the little strip grey from Dane on older posts.

I like it too. I'll tackle the C pillars next.

[danewilson77]

car is Imola but I decided to paint out my side mirrors black rather than going Imola. I'm thinking having the glossy black side mirrors will complement the Imola well....what do you think?

I think it will look good............I wanna see it when done....

I had black mirror before.....not ///M3 though.

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Imola%20Bimmer/DSC03040sz1200.jpg

[cakM3]

Dane,

I will post pics when complete. I think I will like black side mirrors...yours looked good. :thumbsup

[az3579]

I too installed a gominigo kit today. Pics up in the DIY section.

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[SC4ME]

Yea, it looks like you might be running a little rich... Even at 100k, the plug's insulator should be light brown in color.. 100K is time to change O2 sensors..

I should have described the plugs a bit since the exposure makes them look much darker.
When viewing in daylight, the deposits were more a light-gray with definite yellowish/green tinge to the grayness.

And the butt-dyno reads at least a 5-10 hp improvement!!

Now if only they had that nifty sticker, I could have gained another Hp or two!!

[Newjack]

Just changed out my serpentine belt and AC belt on my car. Both tensioner pulleys still sound great, but the idler pulley will be replaced among other things when I hit 100K miles soon. ( It's sounds a little like a worn roller skate)

[danewilson77]

Just changed out my serpentine belt and AC belt on my car. Both tensioner pulleys still sound great, but the idler pulley will be replaced among other things when I hit 100K miles soon. ( It's sounds a little like a worn roller skate)

Save the old...good parts for emergencies.

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[GMATT]

Silkolen the engine bay and used a lint roller (LOL) on the under hood felt pad. Believe it or not, the lint roller worked great!

[danewilson77]

Silkolen the engine bay and used a lint roller (LOL) on the under hood felt pad. Believe it or not, the lint roller worked great!

Where did you get the silkolen?

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[GMATT]

Where did you get the silkolen?

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Went through our sponsor page (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?229-List-of-Affiliate-Advertisers-at-ZHP-Mafia) and found it @ Amazon.com................do you need some? I was not sure how much I needed and bought 6 cans...........

[danewilson77]

Went through our sponsor page and found it @ Amazon.com................do you need some? I was not sure how much I needed and bought 6 cans...........

I would love to purchase 2 cans from you, if you want to unload some.

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[static667]

I would love to purchase 2 cans from you, if you want to unload some.

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For some reason, the scanner keeps jamming on the upload part...

My window regulator came in today. W00t!

[johnrando]

Silkolen the engine bay and used a lint roller (LOL) on the under hood felt pad. Believe it or not, the lint roller worked great!

Not familiar with Silkolen, and the website doesn't really say much. What part of the engine do you use it on?

[danewilson77]

Not familiar with Silkolen, and the website doesn't really say much. What part of the engine do you use it on?

Pretty much everything under the hood. I saw it in action during the meet. It was amazing stuff.

[GMATT]

Not familiar with Silkolen, and the website doesn't really say much. What part of the engine do you use it on?

Not much info on how to use. What I did was coat everything under the hood (paint to) and then waited a couple of hours and wiped off the excess. The engine bay rivals new now! I did clean most of the underside hood area first. It is not cheap ($11.00 a can with shipping) but amazing results.

[danewilson77]

I would love to purchase 2 cans from you, if you want to unload some.

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Bump.

[GMATT]

Bump.

Check your inbox!:)

[Sockethead]

Not much info on how to use. What I did was coat everything under the hood (paint to) and then waited a couple of hours and wiped off the excess. The engine bay rivals new now! I did clean most of the underside hood area first. It is not cheap ($11.00 a can with shipping) but amazing results.

Yep, Just spay it on everything because it's also a protective coating. Hoses, aluminum, painted surfaces, everything ...You can wipe it off right away... No need to hosedown the engine bay first, if there is s a lot of dirt just wipe it off the best you can and then spary.
You can slo use it on the interior plastic as well... any hard plastic like the kick panels door sills plastic by the seat controls, hard plastic on the steeering wheel hub, etc. Just wipe the excess off. or sray it on a rag and use it like that

You can also check with you local motorcycle shop to see if they have it because it's really for motorcycles... My local shop has it for $9.00

[johnrando]

Check your inbox!:)

OK, love a clean looking engine bay. If you have an extra can that you don't need I'll buy one from you.

[CERF04ZHP]

1280

Here's to 120 more!

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[Marcus-SanDiego]

^^congrats.

[danewilson77]

1280

Here's to 120 more!

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Very nice. Welcome to Club 120k.

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[lilcdkey]

hit 48,585 miles. I've now driven 2k miles since i bought the car

MOTOROLA ATRIX TAPATALK

[Crickett]

Haven't done anything for my Z . . . yet! But look what came in the mail today! :roundel


Tapatalk on Jailbroken iOS: dhu eet!

[danewilson77]

I ordered.......

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[GSEN820]

1282

Added a sticker!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Marcus-SanDiego]

2M started a new business. Glad to see they're up and running.

[GSEN820]

Thats right Boss man they have some new things in the WERKS


I asked for a shirt and got 2 stickers

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Thats right Boss man they have some new things in the WERKS


I asked for a shirt and got 2 stickers

How nice. I wonder what happens if you ask for two stickers.

[GSEN820]

Ill ask Saturday when i meet up with Dave

[az3579]

Haven't done anything for my Z . . . yet! But look what came in the mail today! :roundel


Tapatalk on Jailbroken iOS: dhu eet!

Eh, now you're in trouble! :biggrin

[billschusteriv]

I ordered.......

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What?

BlackBerry. Tapatalk. Fixed.

[danewilson77]

What?

BlackBerry. Tapatalk. Fixed.

Muhahahahahahaha.........

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[Oli77]

Dane, your such a tease!:rolleyes

[danewilson77]

I think I put one item in my project thread. Going there now to put in second, third and fourth items....

[GSEN820]

Reconfirm an order that was placed.

[danewilson77]

Reconfirm an order that was placed.

huh?

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Gary ordered a part a while ago. He reconfirmed the order.

[danewilson77]

Gary ordered a part a while ago. He reconfirmed the order.

Werd.

[MsRN]

Wash, dry, clay bar...

[mimalmo]

Changed the brakes on one side.... caliper bolt kicked my ass on the other side. Screw it, I'm going to bed and finishing in the morning.

[Newjack]

M1 0W-40 oil change. Napa has a sweet deal on M1 oil right now. $5 per quart if you buy a case. Kudos to danewilson77 for the tip.

[danewilson77]

Pick up de cases. I gots 3!!!!!

[Johal E32]

Today... I only walked by it and admired:o it as I have for the last week or so. I don't drive it much

[zhpnsnv]

Got a quote for a tint and clearbra. Now I need to investigate respray of front.


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[Alphatek45]

Got a quote for a tint and clearbra. Now I need to investigate respray of front.


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I just got a quote for a full front respray ( hood taken down to bare metal) fenders wet sanded and sprayed, and bumper. $1,000.00


From a place that comes highly recommended. 5 year warranty.
Hope this helps.

How much for the clear bra?

[kyfdx]

I just got a quote for a full front respray ( hood taken down to bare metal) fenders wet sanded and sprayed, and bumper. $1,000.00


From a place that comes highly recommended. 5 year warranty.
Hope this helps.

How much for the clear bra?

Last year, got a quote for that for $1200.. from the local body shop that the dealer recommends...

[zhpnsnv]

Clearbra plus all windows tinted = 900


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[danewilson77]

I made room on my car for new Strut bar. Installed mine on Johns car. Perfect match!

[Johnmadd]

I made room on my car for new Strut bar. Installed mine on Johns car. Perfect match!

Got the strut bar from Dane today, and he even hooked it up for me on the spot.

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc407/johnmadd1979/2011-06-25_14-44-59_753.jpg

[Alphatek45]

^ Noice

[danewilson77]

^ Noice

Damn straight.

HTC Thunderbolt+TT

[GMATT]

Got my...........in the mail:)

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[GMATT]

NYS plate.....http://tapatalk.com/mu/b8f067ec-412d-72f7.jpg

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[danewilson77]

Looking good Matt.

HTC Thunderbolt+TT

[Alphatek45]

Still can't believe NY went back to the 70's yellow!

[GMATT]

Still can't believe NY went back to the 70's yellow!

Not only that, but the plate is not embossed,just painted on the thinnest piece of aluminum I have seen! I could have made my own and done that kind of job. Oh and I get to give NYS $60.00 extra when I renew!

[3ZHP]

I bathed her with the new Boar's Hair Brush I got for Father's Day.

[Johnmadd]

Is that blood in your washer tank? :biggrin

Oh, it's not regular either, it's :tiger




Actually it's that orange fluid from rain-x.

[cakM3]

I parked my ZHP and ///M outside so BP could use my garage...:biggrin

[kayger12]

I parked my ZHP and ///M outside so BP could use my garage...:biggrin

Now that's a class act.

Way to help the Family out.

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[Marcus-SanDiego]

Is BP there now?

[danewilson77]

Installed HTC Thunderbolt GPS mount in car.

[Crickett]

Read (& saved the config files for) all of my ZHP's modules in NCS-Expert . . . coding to come after some research & Geman-to-English translations!

[cakM3]

Is BP there now?

Hey Marcus,

Yeah, BP spent the night at my place while I helped him with paint correction/detail. Turned out awesome! Also learned what to expect when I convert my side mirrors to OEM M3 mirrors which should be within a few weeks. Mirror body out at paint shop for painting right now. It was nice and BP also coded my ///M so all is good...:thumbsup

[cakM3]

Now that's a class act.

Way to help the Family out.

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Thanks K :thumbsup

That's what it's all about :biggrin

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Hey Marcus,

Yeah, BP spent the night at my place while I helped him with paint correction/detail. Turned out awesome! Also learned what to expect when I convert my side mirrors to OEM M3 mirrors which should be within a few weeks. Mirror body out at paint shop for painting right now. It was nice and BP also coded my ///M so all is good...:thumbsup

Good to hear. And good luck on the M3 mirror install.

[cakM3]

Thanks Marcus.....I'll need it :biggrin

BP will be taking pics while I'm doing this mod...We were thinking of making up a detailed "ribbon" OEM M3 side mirror retrofit DIY since there's limited information on the subject. I know from helping BP sort out his passenger side mirror, there were moments of "frustration" until we got it to work.

I'd like to share with the community so I think this will be a good first DIY. The next DIY I'm planning to do is the ZKW FX-R retrofit since my passenger ZKW bowl is getting burned out. Getting close to a point where I will have to replace the headlight anyway and since I have a set of FX-R projectors here...I figured why not use these to retrofit my headlights...:biggrin

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Charlie, sounds good on any and all DIYs you do.

[cakM3]

Okay then, I will be working on the OEM M3 ribbon motor retrofit DIY. I plan to have lots of pics and explanations. Some of them being "FYI" so others trying to do this mod will know what's in store for them. Hopefully this DIY will be easy to follow and help others who will like to do this. I had BP follow me this morning and I can tell you that this is one sick mod...:drool

For those who are timid I will try to explain every step so that it is easy to follow. For me, pictures is everything so when reading each step an associated pic will really help here....

When I get this DIY done with BP's help, any feedback will be appreciated. :thumbsup Everyone, please bear with me as time is not a luxury I currently have. I'm in finals for my current college term and with a 40 hr work week it's been hectic...:biggrin

DIY will eventually be posted though :thumbsup

[Crickett]

Got my car coded to not require the clutch to be depressed to start, & to allow rolling up all of the windows with the key's lock button, but couldn't get the flat-tire monitor enabled. Now I'm getting DIS/GT1 installed . . . & trying to be patient as it installs!

[az3579]

I GOT MY M3 MIRRORS TO WORK! After a year of having the car and not having working mirrors, THEY ARE BOTH FUNCTIONAL!
The driver's side started working not too long ago, but the adjustments are off (the mirror moves diagonally), but the passenger side now has a new motor (which I paid through the nose for). I adjusted the positioning, as the old motor was maladjusted as well (also moved diagonally in the 1cm distance it did move). Spent quite a lot of time trying to get it seated properly, but with Charlie's help, we prevailed! Thanks so much C...


Got my car coded to not require the clutch to be depressed to start, & to allow rolling up all of the windows with the key's lock button, but couldn't get the flat-tire monitor enabled. Now I'm getting DIS/GT1 installed . . . & trying to be patient as it installs!

Personally, I have found DIS/GT1 absolutely useless. I couldn't get it to communicate with my car at all, and I am able to do whatever I want with the other suite of software (NCS Expert, INPA, and eventually WinKFP).

PM me for the translations for NCS Expert.

[cakM3]

I GOT MY M3 MIRRORS TO WORK! ... Spent quite a lot of time trying to get it seated properly, but with Charlie's help, we prevailed! Thanks so much C...

No problem BP! It was interesting to see the process myself since I will be doing this in the near future. I will be sure to enlist your help when that time comes :biggrin

BTW....your car looks awesome :drool:drool:drool Would look better with my trim though...:biggrin

Here are a few pics of BP's car when he stopped by over the weekend - very nice :thumbsup

alittle polishing - BP's in the foreground (inside my garage), my ZHP followed by the ///M outside
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/BPsDetailing-02-1.jpg

Clean rails - ahhhhhhhh :biggrin
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/BPsDetailing-03-1.jpg

following BP just before he headed out (nice reflection of BP's car on my hood)
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/IMG_1384-1.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/IMG_1385-2.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/IMG_1386-2.jpg

and the waveoff :thumbsup BP your ZHP looked really sharp :drool
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Waveoff-1.jpg

[carsontl]

i drove my zhp to the grocery store, that's what I did for her. Got 2 guys walking past the car rubber necked on it lol

if only they were women :(

[cakM3]

placed updated pics of BP's ZHP on post#750

[gr330zhp]

Changed my serpentine belt and finished detailing. Took it out for a ride. Damn, I love my car! :biggrin

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[SC4ME]

Washed her on Saturday.

Then went to Mission Bay for some jet ski action. Fun day, legs are sore, and car has that salt haze.


Washed her again on Sunday and did a thorough wax as well.

All is well.

[lilcdkey]

wax, painted lower grills, and the dealer finally got me the floor matts that they didn't have when i originally purchased the car. successful day.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Very nice, Zaid. Glad to hear.

[midlandtech]

Blacked out grill and debaged wooooot =)

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[billschusteriv]

Blacked out grill and debaged wooooot =)

Awesome! Pics or it didn't happen. :biggrin


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