What did you do for your ZHP/BMW today?

[Crestwood1001]

I agree, Derek. I think I'm going to hold off on getting an exhaust for now. I can go back and forth with myself all day but I think I should keep thinking about it.



Can he do resonator deletes?

That's what I was telling ya about dalton, I wanna have him delete mine while I'm down there

[UdubBadger]

Thanks again Dalton - TSE3 will be finding its way home soon.

[BCS_ZHP]

IMO, the HKS catback is the perfect exhaust for our cars, had one once on a non-ZHP but let it go with the car only to find out later that HKS doesn't sell aftermarket for BMW in the US anymore. I've already laid dibs to Derbo's if he ever decides to sell it.

Agree, resonator deletes don't do much unless you replace one of the resonators with an x-pipe (the aforementioned needed back pressure) and then put in a performance aftermarket muffler.

Here's a cheap idea that Crestwood is going to do in Oct -- do the muffler delete, buy some tips and he can weld in the piping in place of the deleted muffler along with your new tips. Try it,if you don't likeit then have him reinstall your OEM muffler. You'd only be out the cost of a set of tips, a piece of custom bent pipe and minor labor charge.

[UdubBadger]

IMO, the HKS catback is the perfect exhaust for our cars, had one once on a non-ZHP but let it go with the car only to find out later that HKS doesn't sell aftermarket for BMW in the US anymore. I've already laid dibs to Derbo's if he ever decides to sell it.

Agree, resonator deletes don't do much unless you replace one of the resonators with an x-pipe (the aforementioned needed back pressure) and then put in a performance aftermarket muffler.

Here's a cheap idea that Crestwood is going to do in Oct -- do the muffler delete, buy some tips and he can weld in the piping in place of the deleted muffler along with your new tips. Try it,if you don't likeit then have him reinstall your OEM muffler. You'd only be out the cost of a set of tips, a piece of custom bent pipe and minor labor charge.

this was the vid that sold me on my magnaflow set up.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NbFTlgwCSk

[Crestwood1001]

IMO, the HKS catback is the perfect exhaust for our cars, had one once on a non-ZHP but let it go with the car only to find out later that HKS doesn't sell aftermarket for BMW in the US anymore. I've already laid dibs to Derbo's if he ever decides to sell it.

Agree, resonator deletes don't do much unless you replace one of the resonators with an x-pipe (the aforementioned needed back pressure) and then put in a performance aftermarket muffler.

Here's a cheap idea that Crestwood is going to do in Oct -- do the muffler delete, buy some tips and he can weld in the piping in place of the deleted muffler along with your new tips. Try it,if you don't likeit then have him reinstall your OEM muffler. You'd only be out the cost of a set of tips, a piece of custom bent pipe and minor labor charge.

Speaking of, what am I looking at labor wise?

[johnrando]

Nice TS3 dealings gents. Like someone said, exhaust is an enthusiast purchase, not a bean-counter one. But you could justfiy by saying better gas mileage, but mine when down. Still need to figure that one out.

@Meric, plate looks BAUS.

@Charles, liking that you got the panel. PM me with where you got/price if it you don't mind.

[Crestwood1001]

Nice TS3 dealings gents. Like someone said, exhaust is an enthusiast purchase, not a bean-counter one. But you could justfiy by saying better gas mileage, but mine when down. Still need to figure that one out.

@Meric, plate looks BAUS.

@Charles, liking that you got the panel. PM me with where you got/price if it you don't mind.

I have to agree with Dalton, it's cheaper to buy a muffler and have the piping done. On my jeep I bought a magnaflow muffler and had custom piping done in 3.5 from the cats back, and that thing was LOUD, nothin better then a free flowing hemi.
And I did all that for less then 400$ including labor, I'd have a hard time justifying 1500$ or more for an exhaust, but that's just me

[webster]

i keep going back and forth on aftermarket exhausts. the OEM ZHP exhaust is awesome, hard to justify the cost for me. that is, until i go to the exhaust thread and start watching those youtube vids lol.

[Meric]

Passenger side foglight cover is a goner.. Does anyone have one in their garage?

[WOLFN8TR]

Passenger side foglight cover is a goner.. Does anyone have one in their garage?

X2...

[3ZHP]

Found the Flaw!


After having the ZHP for 69 months, I finally found a defect!

With the move to Tennessee I need to get new plates and my "3ZHP" has occupied that space for 4 or 5 years. Well; BMW uses brass inserts in the plastic frame that corrode around the Stainless Steel screws.


http://i591.photobucket.com/albums/ss351/3zhpguy/ZHP/Maintenence/August%202012/IMG_8778.gif

Plate and frame removed with a big screw driver and I wasn't using it to turn the screws.

http://i591.photobucket.com/albums/ss351/3zhpguy/ZHP/Maintenence/August%202012/IMG_8779.gif

In order to separate the plate from the frame, I had to cut the screws using a Cut Off Wheel on my air grinder.

http://i591.photobucket.com/albums/ss351/3zhpguy/ZHP/Maintenence/August%202012/IMG_8782.gif

New Frame installed using Anti Seize.

http://i591.photobucket.com/albums/ss351/3zhpguy/ZHP/Maintenence/August%202012/IMG_8783.gif

Plate reinstalled using Anti Seize.

[Crestwood1001]

Found the Flaw!


After having the ZHP for 58 months, I finally found a defect!

With the move to Tennessee I need to get new plates and my "3ZHP" has occupied that space for 4 or 5 years. Well; BMW uses brass inserts in the plastic frame that corrode around the Stainless Steel screws.


http://i591.photobucket.com/albums/ss351/3zhpguy/ZHP/Maintenence/August%202012/IMG_8778.gif

Plate and frame removed with a big screw driver and I wasn't using it to turn the screws.

http://i591.photobucket.com/albums/ss351/3zhpguy/ZHP/Maintenence/August%202012/IMG_8779.gif

In order to separate the plate from the frame, I had to cut the screws using a Cut Off Wheel on my air grinder.

http://i591.photobucket.com/albums/ss351/3zhpguy/ZHP/Maintenence/August%202012/IMG_8782.gif

New Frame installed using Anti Seize.

http://i591.photobucket.com/albums/ss351/3zhpguy/ZHP/Maintenence/August%202012/IMG_8783.gif

Plate reinstalled using Anti Seize.

I just did that to!

[static667]

Filled up the oil and checked the gas. :(

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[UdubBadger]

made her a movie star. (make sure you choose HD quality)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2tOfyVdlfw

[Hornung418]

Video is unavailable...

[UdubBadger]

Yeah its not done uploading just yet, give it 5 min. Youtube is sloooooooooooow.

[UdubBadger]

ok it's up

[Hornung418]

Cool editing :)

[Johal E32]

sounds great! I have an E34 that's with me for a detail and it has a Magnaflow muffler as well, sounds awesome

Is that the bimmian m3 gauge over-lays?

[UdubBadger]

yes it is. thanks - I shot it for Dalton so he could hear how it sounds.

[JupiterBMW]

Great video!

As for me, got the Stealth bulbs for the taillights in the mail. Actually, they've been sitting on my porch all weekend, but we just got back from NY...

With Tropical Storm Isaac, the ZHP is staying tucked away in the garage for a few more days... Maybe I'll get the bulbs swapped in the next couple of days.

[UdubBadger]

Thanks Jon

and be safe plz

[Hornung418]

Well some of you may have seen my awesome two-faced Sedan at Bimmerfest...maybe a donut or two...well my Shadowline Gloss Black Vinyl finally arrived from NY after being routed through Iowa...:facepalm That will be going on sometime this week.

Tomorrow, the car gets to go back to the Body shop to have some issues addressed. Driver side view mirror adjust doesn't work, mirror cap wasn't resprayed (They think it will buff out, clearly it's down to the primer :facepalm), the front left wheel is out of balance, because it was hit...but again, they thought it was just dirty, didn't even bother to balance it or check for out of round-ness, and the pièce de résistance...when I turn the wheel at highway speed, I get an awesome steering wheel shudder...clearly the control arm is fucked. I'm going to give them one more shot to finalize this, or else I'm calling Liberty Mutual and complaining that it's not as I had it before it was involved with their client and I'm going to take it to the dealer to have them inspect the suspension damages. I'm sure LM would love that!

[jayjay_dee]

cool video Seth... mad skills...

Justin, good luck and hopefully they fix her nice this time...

[S85FTW]

Got a nice gift from my wife's uncle after he was hearing me mention that I needed a 2nd set of wheels for winter. Just need to refinish 1 of them and they are good to go.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/BD0136FD-4885-4BBC-9F10-EF05DC6BB009-7416-0000052F2C6D05A2.jpg

[Stu]

Buddy is gonna be in town that has lots o tools. We're gonna work on the ZHP control arm bushings, steering guibo, and driver's side brake (clean up the bushings and grease the slide pins with some high-quality synthetic lube because I think mine are binding on the driver's side). Then we're gonna work on his Alfa Romeo Spyder, which has a dead battery (again), rats that chewed through the starter wires, and old gas.

I might end up shaving my brake pads down if that doesn't fix it. They could be tapered.

[Crickett]

Received our first delivery at the new house!

http://tcholo.net:8080/images/bmw/firstDelivery.jpg

7 qts of BMW 5W-30, a Mann filter, magnetic drain plug, 2 L of ATE Super Blue, & four new-style hub caps! Both the ZHP & X5 will be getting brake fluid flushes this week!

[cakM3]

Found the Flaw!


After having the ZHP for 69 months, I finally found a defect!

With the move to Tennessee I need to get new plates and my "3ZHP" has occupied that space for 4 or 5 years. Well; BMW uses brass inserts in the plastic frame that corrode around the Stainless Steel screws.


http://i591.photobucket.com/albums/ss351/3zhpguy/ZHP/Maintenence/August%202012/IMG_8778.gif

Plate and frame removed with a big screw driver and I wasn't using it to turn the screws.

http://i591.photobucket.com/albums/ss351/3zhpguy/ZHP/Maintenence/August%202012/IMG_8779.gif

In order to separate the plate from the frame, I had to cut the screws using a Cut Off Wheel on my air grinder.

http://i591.photobucket.com/albums/ss351/3zhpguy/ZHP/Maintenence/August%202012/IMG_8782.gif

New Frame installed using Anti Seize.

http://i591.photobucket.com/albums/ss351/3zhpguy/ZHP/Maintenence/August%202012/IMG_8783.gif

Plate reinstalled using Anti Seize.

Yeah, I take my plates completely off about once/quarter whenever I do a complete detail of my car....I think that helps to keep the screws from rusting as I clean them as well...

[danewilson77]

Buddy is gonna be in town that has lots o tools. We're gonna work on the ZHP control arm bushings, steering guibo, and driver's side brake (clean up the bushings and grease the slide pins with some high-quality synthetic lube because I think mine are binding on the driver's side). Then we're gonna work on his Alfa Romeo Spyder, which has a dead battery (again), rats that chewed through the starter wires, and old gas.

I might end up shaving my brake pads down if that doesn't fix it. They could be tapered.

Those pins don't take lubricant per Bentley. Just clean em up.

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

[Stu]

Those pins don't take lubricant per Bentley. Just clean em up.

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

That's what I have read as well, but it seems to be a widely debated topic. Some BMW techs use synthetic lube, some don't, some people use dry lube, etc. I'm more than likely going to just clean them up really really good, clean out the inside of the bushings with a pipe cleaner or something, make sure my brake pads are level, and hope for the best.

Right now, my driver's side brake is looking something like this:

http://i.imgur.com/PwOKQl.jpg (http://imgur.com/PwOKQ)

It's always had a problem like this. It used to be the inner part, but now it's the outer.

I asked EricTheCarGuy and he suggested cleaning the slide pins and lubing the parts of the brake pad that sit on the caliper, then linked me to a useful video in which the outer pad of a Subaru was not making any contact.

[danewilson77]

Zell, yo could also try rebuilding those guide pin bushings as well.

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

[Crestwood1001]

About to place another order on ecs, waiting to see if they can find me the correct 3 screws for the mounting bracket for the first aid kit, should be noted on the site that you need them, standby!

[Crestwood1001]

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-325xi-M54_2.5L/Search/Clearance/ES2581441/

SO CLOSE^ I was about to grab them for 40$ a pop but they only have two left! SHIT

[Crestwood1001]

Just order a first aid bin, mounting bracket, 3 screws, both sway bar endlinks, idler pully, new torque wrench. Good haul

[nike001]

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Curbage. I'm so pissed. Apparently this year at my school is the biggest incoming freshman class ever by a long shot, as well as an influx across all other years.

The 1st week and a half is a nightmare to park. The university doesn't ticket during this time so everyone (parking permit or not) drives and parks in all of the lots/parkade. I had to settle for a meter (AGAIN) and it was a solo spot right next to a dip in the road so of course the curb was 5+ inches high. Was paying more attention to the kids walking in front of me than my curb position so it caught a good half way around the rim.

Can't really see a lot here.. but my rim (as all of them) was PERFECT. I guess I'll live with it and when I switch to my winter set, I'll take this rim to the rim repair guy at work and give it to him for the winter and throw him a few bucks to work it on his off time.. which he usually has a lot of since he does one car at a time and is often times literally watching paint dry.

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[Crickett]

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Curbage. I'm so pissed. [ . . . ]
Can't really see a lot here.. but my rim (as all of them) was PERFECT. I guess I'll live with it and when I switch to my winter set, I'll take this rim to the rim repair guy at work and give it to him for the winter and throw him a few bucks to work it on his off time.. which he usually has a lot of since he does one car at a time and is often times literally watching paint dry.

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Dude. Suckage. But that's a nice hook-up you have for getting it refinished! Good luck!

[Crestwood1001]

Well on my way to pick up an order I lost a corner light at 80mph on the highway, heard it smack off the body and go flying and watched another car run over it, took some paint with it, god damn garbage from khoalty and they won't replace it.
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On the good side iv got a huge order coming from ecs and now I'll be buying new corners. Got my detailed image restock in today, 127$ worth of chemical guys products and some microfiber and pads! Win! I now take up two shelves in the garage
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[gammagoblin]

I have little bits of curbage on all my wheels by now. So much for keeping it mint.

Finished doing Meyle HD control arms, CABs and tie rods. Greased my squeaky brakes while I was at it. Damn that job sucked hard! I acquired like 10 new tools to do it. Gotta go in for alignment tomorrow.

[UdubBadger]

sucks for both of your guys.


Dalton - meet your new best friends

http://www.awrswheelrepair.com/locator.html#Pennsylvania


EDIT: Nevermind sounds like you have a guy already. Good deal.

[danewilson77]

I've had Khoalty corners in my car for 2 years. No issues. Sorry to hear.

[webster]

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Curbage. I'm so pissed. Apparently this year at my school is the biggest incoming freshman class ever by a long shot, as well as an influx across all other years.

The 1st week and a half is a nightmare to park. The university doesn't ticket during this time so everyone (parking permit or not) drives and parks in all of the lots/parkade. I had to settle for a meter (AGAIN) and it was a solo spot right next to a dip in the road so of course the curb was 5+ inches high. Was paying more attention to the kids walking in front of me than my curb position so it caught a good half way around the rim.

Can't really see a lot here.. but my rim (as all of them) was PERFECT. I guess I'll live with it and when I switch to my winter set, I'll take this rim to the rim repair guy at work and give it to him for the winter and throw him a few bucks to work it on his off time.. which he usually has a lot of since he does one car at a time and is often times literally watching paint dry.

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sorry to hear about this. i will be honest, i curbed my pass rear wheel the other day. just knicked the curb on a tight right hander in traffic. i was PISSED as well. i will be honest again, ordered a new replacement wheel, which came in today. will sell the curbed one. i can't have one of my brand new rims damaged already...

crestwood, nice haul, sorry about the light. that is some BS.

today i also received my jetspeed variable speed, 2-way air blower/surface dryer (link: http://www.chemicalguys.com/ELECTRIC_BLOWER_JETSPEED_DRYER_BLOW_DRYER_p/acc_303.htm) been so damn sick of drying during this summer heat. by the time i pre rinse, wash and dry i'm so worn out i say fuck it and ignore the polish/seal/wax process. also this will allow me to get rid of residual water in all the little nooks and crannies with ease. PLUS, it comes with a dust bag and has 2-way flow so it can double as a vacuum! hopefully it doesn't suck lol.

[Crestwood1001]

They are saying they MIGHT replace it for me. The Fitment has been crap since day one. I ordered a smoked set and piano black grills to change up my front end

[danewilson77]

That's the corner right? It is a screw type?

[Hornung418]

No. All preface corners are clip-ins.

Horney...via TT.

[Crestwood1001]

No. All preface corners are clip-ins.

Horney...via TT.

Correct, Dane it's clip in and they suck

[danewilson77]

Ahh....no sig....and no details on your ride......I didn't realize it was a pre.

[Crestwood1001]

2001

[gammagoblin]

Got my post-CAB/tie rod alignment at the dealer. Also got quotes for a key program and couple small dents to get removed that have been there since I had the car. Option program was 130, 3 really small dents was gonna be 300. Lol no thanks!

[Crestwood1001]

Just got done washing my car, wanted to try Chemical Guys new water spot remover on my badly water spotted hood. All I have to say is DAMN! You apply it like you would a compound, then rinse and wash off. It smells like puke but it got almost all the spots off!
Then i used their new cream glaze with acrylic 2, stuff goes on like butter and comes off great, I'll let that seal then hit it with two coats of chemical guys xxx wax and it'll be good. Hoods looking much better

[UdubBadger]

Damn it not again...

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- Goin' H.A.M. Mobile

[Hermes]

getting ready to change the steering coupler on the 02

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/2002/F3DE54CF-88BD-4325-BF92-6F507FFF85A8-3350-0000045D33331E79.jpg

the old one

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/2002/89037969-869A-4B89-91D2-AACA7FD2C200-3350-0000045D38907A6D.jpg

After we finish that we can put the new intake manifold and Weber on. Now we can use the other two hoses from the silicone hose kit that were for this manifold

[danewilson77]

Damn dude.......

[SureShot434]

getting ready to change the steering coupler on the 02

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/2002/F3DE54CF-88BD-4325-BF92-6F507FFF85A8-3350-0000045D33331E79.jpg

the old one

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/2002/89037969-869A-4B89-91D2-AACA7FD2C200-3350-0000045D38907A6D.jpg

After we finish that we can put the new intake manifold and Weber on. Now we can use the other two hoses from the silicone hose kit that were for this manifold



Got a DIY for that....my 01 needs it too! :/

[Crestwood1001]

That's a job and a half good luck man

[jayjay_dee]

Dalton - meet your new best friends

http://www.awrswheelrepair.com/locator.html#Pennsylvania




Seth, how much do they charge for a cosmetic repairs? i tried calling the guy from NJ and i got the vmail.

[UdubBadger]

Ya they're all always busy but they call back. Depends on the severity but I've had touch ups as low as $60, or major rash repair for $100-120 per wheel.


- Goin' H.A.M. Mobile

[Hornung418]

Wrapped one half of the car in Gloss Black Vinyl. Passenger side is painted black. Gotta strip, prep, wrap that next week.

Horney...via TT.

[danewilson77]

Wrapped one half of the car in Gloss Black Vinyl. Passenger side is painted black. Gotta strip, prep, wrap that next week.

Horney...via TT.

Wat?

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

[Hornung418]

Whoops. Left out the key part. Wrapped the chrome trim in gloss black. Including the window frame finishers.

Horney...via TT.

[toddness]

Doing this yourself? Love to see pics in progress....

[Crestwood1001]

Whoops. Left out the key part. Wrapped the chrome trim in gloss black. Including the window frame finishers.

Horney...via TT.

Still confused......

[danewilson77]

Still confused......

New paint. Only thing black..is what used to be chrome...like ZHP shadowline trim.

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

[Hornung418]

Too much focus and effort to take pics. I'll try and get some pics when I strip the passenger side.

Ill get some pics tomorrow of the completed driver side.

And yes, Dane you got it right. Only thing still faded is the mirror trim.

Horney...via TT.

[danewilson77]

Too much focus and effort to take pics. I'll try and get some pics when I strip the passenger side.

Ill get some pics tomorrow of the completed driver side.

And yes, Dane you got it right. Only thing still faded is the mirror trim.

Horney...via TT.

Bring it back Justin, with some Meguilers trim and dash restorer. Or hit it with Magic Eraser.

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

[Hornung418]

Yeah. I have back to black. Only used it on the sedan trim so far.

Horney...via TT.

[danewilson77]

Yeah. I have back to black. Only used it on the sedan trim so far.

Horney...via TT.

I think other stuff is better imho. If it does what you want...perfect.

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

[Crestwood1001]

Magic eraser did it for me

[Hornung418]

I have the meguires stuff.

Horney...via TT.

[UdubBadger]

Not gonna lie, came kinda close to selling the car tonight. It's value to me was too much though. Glad to say she'll be around a lot longer. :) <- this is exactly how I feel right now.

[Pip]

Let her purr, growl, then roar! This car is a blast. DSC off is a completely different feel.

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[UdubBadger]

Ec ftw

;)

[SureShot434]

Not gonna lie, came kinda close to selling the car tonight. It's value to me was too much though. Glad to say she'll be around a lot longer. :) <- this is exactly how I feel right now.

What?!?!?!?! :eyetwitch

Why would you sell it?

You do kno if u ever sell it that I would sell my 325i to get ur ZHP right.......?

[M3TA5IN]

It's the disease he suffers from, I have the same disease. There is always the thought of what you could do with something else and you are never fully satisfied.


Sent from my fancy city machine.

[SureShot434]

It's the disease he suffers from, I have the same disease. There is always the thought of what you could do with something else and you are never fully satisfied.


Sent from my fancy city machine.

Oh I know exactly what you mean.

I never really want to sell my 325i....it was my first Bimmer and its my second love hehe

But if Seth was selling his ZHP, sorry but my I would sell the 325i in a heart beat....maybe to my dad haha

IDK what it is, but after driving Seth's car at Timmayfest....I loved it. I love the color too.

I wantz a ZHP :jealous

I should have got a ZHP instead of my E90 335i :dunno

[Jlastor]

Installing my BSW stage 1 speakers today!!

[UdubBadger]

Relax guys.

I explored the possibility of our new buddy Ben bringing it back up to Minnesota where it's from. He said it was the car he actually wanted when Eli was selling but wasn't ready. We spoke about it at length but ultimately the work I've put into it (and when I say that, I really mean "the work I've made Ryan put into it" ;)) was worth more than he was looking to spend and I didn't want to walk away from the car too easily having paid for it all. I'm not looking for an out but if I think we all have a number in our head that if offered we'd take it. He knows (because I told him) that he would need to entice me a little to get it sold but he has another sweet deal on the table I think he wants to explore first. Maybe better now that we will have a new zhp among us all!


- Goin' H.A.M. Mobile

[webster]

Not gonna lie, came kinda close to selling the car tonight. It's value to me was too much though. Glad to say she'll be around a lot longer. :) <- this is exactly how I feel right now.

what would have been the replacement?


last night i blew apart the radio and console pieces to remove and replace my aux input cable. i no longer have any issues with my aux cable (previously the old one would have the right channel go out intermittently and also caused static due to a damaged end piece) and sound is perfect. after installing the OEM sirius radio last week, i think i'm finally done with any audio mods on this car for quite a while...

[cakM3]

Seth,

That's why I mentioned getting a 2nd BMW (possibly an ///M) to go with your ZHP. I took my ZHP to the local dealer near where I live and several sales reps came out just to talk to me about my ZHP. Obviously they knew what the ZHP was about and told me that they rarely see one in the flesh so to speak. After seeing people's reactions regarding my ZHp....I don't see why I would ever want to sell mine let alone why the BMW mechanic (previous owner) let this car go...it's an awesome car :thumbsup

Luckily, I have the ///M to take out on occasion whenever I miss the additional power...;)

[Crestwood1001]

Went out this morning and saw the condensation on my car and got a cool pick of the water beading.
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I need the mafia's help, I'm researching for a set of winter tires, as some of you know and some don't my car is an XI, my current tires are getting low on tread and I want a set of style 68's, so I'm gonna put snow tires on these rims and over the winter get the rims I want for spring.
Who has experience with winter tires and what's best? I know blizacks are the common one but they are not cheap, I'm not looking to spend a ton of money but I also want a set that is gonna last a few seasons....

[M3TA5IN]

I might sell a set soon pending a few things. 17" rials with pirelli euro winters.



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[Crestwood1001]

I might sell a set soon pending a few things. 17" rials with pirelli euro winters.



Sent from my fancy city machine.

I was just looking at those tires, do you have pics? Not familiar with "rials"

[johnrando]

Installing my BSW stage 1 speakers today!!

Cool. Let us know what you think of the sound, the install process, etc.

[UdubBadger]

what would have been the replacement?

was thinking about this:
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?endYear=2013&zip=60025&photosOnly=true&pricesOnly=true&modelCode1=325XI&makeCode2=BMW&modelCode2=325I&sortBy=mileageASC&makeCode1=BMW&startYear=2006&maxMileage=100000&searchRadius=0&bodyStyleCodes=WAGON&listingId=327757623&Log=0


Seth,

That's why I mentioned getting a 2nd BMW (possibly an ///M) to go with your ZHP. I took my ZHP to the local dealer near where I live and several sales reps came out just to talk to me about my ZHP. Obviously they knew what the ZHP was about and told me that they rarely see one in the flesh so to speak. After seeing people's reactions regarding my ZHp....I don't see why I would ever want to sell mine let alone why the BMW mechanic (previous owner) let this car go...it's an awesome car :thumbsup

Luckily, I have the ///M to take out on occasion whenever I miss the additional power...;)

Yeah very true and again, as I said to you in a PM, if it was up to having an ///M (or Porsche :)) and a daily, if I was financially ready for that - sure I might have let it go a bit easier (still hard though). However, I don't think I'm there yet and would rather get the new house stuff figured out 1st (and a salaried job) before I go take on a 2nd car payment.

[webster]

"car is no longer listed for sale"

what was it?

[M3TA5IN]

I was just looking at those tires, do you have pics? Not familiar with "rials"

http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l495/BimmerLoop/pulluptostart.jpg

Rials


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[nike001]

135M ZHP rim refinishing 'bro price' for me is $50/rim. I guess next summer I'll have a 'like new' set of rims!

[jayjay_dee]

135M ZHP rim refinishing 'bro price' for me is $50/rim. I guess next summer I'll have a 'like new' set of rims!

where did you get this price estimate Dalton?

[Crestwood1001]

where did you get this price estimate Dalton?

He's pretty well connected, lucky bastard

[UdubBadger]

nice work dalton

[UdubBadger]

"car is no longer listed for sale"

what was it?


:rofl

good thing I didn't sell.

it was basically this just with navi and about $3000 less (had 92k though).
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?zip=60025&endYear=2006&modelCode1=3_SERIES&photosOnly=true&startYear=2006&makeCode1=BMW&transmissionCode=MAN&maxMileage=100000&searchRadius=0&bodyStyleCodes=WAGON&pricesOnly=true&listingId=327458881&Log=0

[nike001]

where did you get this price estimate Dalton?

I've worked at a BMW dealership.. and they have a 'rim' guy that fixes rims with curb rash for cars that come in. He's new and work is slow, so he's been keeping busy with lot/trade in cars. So he said he'll do mine for $50 a rim. Not too shabby I reckon.

I also saw yesterday while looking more at the damage, I caught the bumper as well. Lulz were had.

[Crestwood1001]

I've worked at a BMW dealership.. and they have a 'rim' guy that fixes rims with curb rash for cars that come in. He's new and work is slow, so he's been keeping busy with lot/trade in cars. So he said he'll do mine for $50 a rim. Not too shabby I reckon.

I also saw yesterday while looking more at the damage, I caught the bumper as well. Lulz were had.

Jeeze man, but 50$ a rim sounds great

[bimmeryota]

In the midst of a cooling system overhaul. Stayed up til 1am since that was the only time it was cool enough to be in the garage!
Only have the fan and airbox to put back in then refill!
Next on the list are new strut reinforcement plates from an xi and readjust my rear sway bar end links so they don't hit the lower arm when the suspension droops.

[Hermes]

135M ZHP rim refinishing 'bro price' for me is $50/rim. I guess next summer I'll have a 'like new' set of rims!

I haz connection like that in SD

[Stu]

Safelite's coming with Pilkington glass this time. Just hoping they do the install correctly and don't feel bitter about me asking to re-do it with the proper glass...

[Crestwood1001]

http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l495/BimmerLoop/pulluptostart.jpg

Rials


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I dont recall ever seeing those on an e46, how would that work out Fitment wise and what are you looking to get

[M3TA5IN]

I dont recall ever seeing those on an e46, how would that work out Fitment wise and what are you looking to get

$500 for mafia members

I bought them from a guy that they were his zhp winters, so I assume fitment is good.

These were my winters for the e90. And a couple guys at my work run these on there e92s.

They are on the M3 right now with all seasons on them. If I unload them I will put the winter tires back on for the buyer mount and balance them.


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[Crestwood1001]

So 5 bills with tires? Thats sweet man I appreciate the offer, I'll let you know in the next few days? Any chance of finding a pic of them on an e46? If it looks good I could run them vs. my stickers that I'm not a fan of haha

[M3TA5IN]

So 5 bills with tires? Thats sweet man I appreciate the offer, I'll let you know in the next few days? Any chance of finding a pic of them on an e46? If it looks good I could run them vs. my stickers that I'm not a fan of haha

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?3004-For-Sale-(SOLD)-RIAL-Wheels-17x8-ET-30-winter-setup-with-falken-eurowinters-(Maryland

Original owner for sale thread. Jes, 5 bills to go towards Kosei K1s :biggrin




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[cakM3]

I need the mafia's help, I'm researching for a set of winter tires, as some of you know and some don't my car is an XI, my current tires are getting low on tread and I want a set of style 68's, so I'm gonna put snow tires on these rims and over the winter get the rims I want for spring.
Who has experience with winter tires and what's best? I know blizacks are the common one but they are not cheap, I'm not looking to spend a ton of money but I also want a set that is gonna last a few seasons....

I got a set of winter tires a few years ago that had Firestone Winterforce winter snows mounted on them. I haven't had any issues using these tires and will be using them again (3rd winter season) this upcoming winter. They are cheaper than the Blizacks and seem to do fairly well in the snow :thumbsup


About your friend....I'm so sorry to hear about his unfortunate accident. My sincere condolances....

[SureShot434]

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?3004-For-Sale-(SOLD)-RIAL-Wheels-17x8-ET-30-winter-setup-with-falken-eurowinters-(Maryland

Original owner for sale thread. Jes, 5 bills to go towards Kosei K1s :biggrin




Sent from my fancy city machine.

Those would look pretty good on my E90 hehe

Damn this E90 is draining my wallet...its on mod after another lol Thanks for letting me kno Seth! jk

[Stu]

New Pilkington windshield in, much better fit. He even gave me OEM BMW mouldings, which have rain channels. Pretty neat. All around it looks like it fits exactly the way it supposed to. Guy said it should be much better than the previous aftermarket version.

One or two very teeny tiny bubbles in the center of the rain sensor, but I tested it out with a spray bottle and it works fine. Lights turn on when it's covered. No problems seen :fingerscrossed If it becomes a problem, I'll have two choices:.

1. Call Safelite again to fix it
2. Do the DIY myself and try to fix the rain sensor lens. I'd just do the DIY myself if I had to, I think...

[sna77]

Went out this morning and saw the condensation on my car and got a cool pick of the water beading.
I need the mafia's help, I'm researching for a set of winter tires, as some of you know and some don't my car is an XI, my current tires are getting low on tread and I want a set of style 68's, so I'm gonna put snow tires on these rims and over the winter get the rims I want for spring.
Who has experience with winter tires and what's best? I know blizacks are the common one but they are not cheap, I'm not looking to spend a ton of money but I also want a set that is gonna last a few seasons....


Where do you live? And how much snow is there? There are 2 types of snow tires:

- Q rated (88 MPH max), for deep snow.
- Performance snows (118 MPH rated). Better for higher speeds, light snow. Still 1000x better than all-seasons. (you prob want these)

I run performance rated snow tires, because in deep snow I just drive my wife's X3 (with snows). More of a ground clearance thing (the ZHP front bumper wont clear snow banks)

Blizzaks are OK... Personally, I only run Nokians. Nothing comes close. They have 3 models:

WRG2 is the performance snow (I run on my ZHP and my wife's X3)

Hakkapeliitta R is the non-studded Q rated snow. If I lived in Vermont, I'd put these on my car.

Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7 is a Q rated studdable snow. If I had huge balls and lived in Canada, I'd put these on my wife's X3.
http://www.nokiantires.com/product-group?group=1.01

[Crestwood1001]

Where do you live? And how much snow is there? There are 2 types of snow tires:

- Q rated (88 MPH max), for deep snow.
- Performance snows (118 MPH rated). Better for higher speeds, light snow. Still 1000x better than all-seasons. (you prob want these)

I run performance rated snow tires, because in deep snow I just drive my wife's X3 (with snows). More of a ground clearance thing (the ZHP front bumper wont clear snow banks)

Blizzaks are OK... Personally, I only run Nokians. Nothing comes close. They have 3 models:

WRG2 is the performance snow (I run on my ZHP and my wife's X3)

Hakkapeliitta R is the non-studded Q rated snow. If I lived in Vermont, I'd put these on my car.

Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7 is a Q rated studdable snow. If I had huge balls and lived in Canada, I'd put these on my wife's X3.
http://www.nokiantires.com/product-group?group=1.01

I live in north east PA.

[jayjay_dee]

Jump started my ZHP... after sitting the whole day in the parking garage, it wont start, made a few calls (Botond, Charlie, and Dane) and was able to speak with Botond...

Turned out its the battery, my cousin came and after 3 minutes, we were both on our way home...

Anything that I should do now?

[UdubBadger]

drive the car around for a while, let the alternator charge it up if possible.

[danewilson77]

Jump started my ZHP... after sitting the whole day in the parking garage, it wont start, made a few calls (Botond, Charlie, and Dane) and was able to speak with Botond...

Turned out its the battery, my cousin came and after 3 minutes, we were both on our way home...

Anything that I should do now?

Yes. Check to ensure you read 12.5 volts after I hour of no load operation. You can use obc for this. If not...buy a new battery.

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

[jayjay_dee]

drive the car around for a while, let the alternator charge it up if possible.
I did, drove it for 20 minutes, parked the car inside my garage, turned it off, waited 5 minutes and started fine again...



Yes. Check to ensure you read 12.5 volts after I hour of no load operation. You can use obc for this. If not...buy a new battery.


Will do this tomorrow morning... I did it earlier and it was around 12.5 volts and went up to 14 once i started the car up...

Which replacement battery would you guys recommend? I saw DelMarco's video at youtube and he used Platinum Exide 94R...

[Hornung418]

I have a Duralast 49 DL in my 328i. Bought it at AutoZone for $105.

[jayjay_dee]

Cheapest I could find so far is AutoCraft Gold Battery 94R CCA 770 from Advance Auto Parts a mile away from my house, $137.24 after 25% discount.

[UdubBadger]

Try Napa?

[jayjay_dee]

Try Napa?

Napa's cheapest is $169... Where are those $77 batteries ive read about in e46F? lol...

[johnrando]

Slightly OT, but I need to buy a windshield wiper reservoir as mine has a very slow leak for some strange reason (I never use it). Wasn't there a BMW parts price comparison web site or something? OEM (black cover) is $56 at ECS, which seems high for molded plastic, but hey, it's "BMW" plastic. :)

[UdubBadger]

Napa's cheapest is $169... Where are those $77 batteries ive read about in e46F? lol...

I'll look too.

[jayjay_dee]

I'll look too.

thanks, I appreciate it....


Slightly OT, but I need to buy a windshield wiper reservoir as mine has a very slow leak for some strange reason (I never use it). Wasn't there a BMW parts price comparison web site or something? OEM (black cover) is $56 at ECS, which seems high for molded plastic, but hey, it's "BMW" plastic. :)

BMAparts has them for $52.27, almost $4 savings right there, lol... I looked for that price comparison website over at e46F, cant find it anymore.

[UdubBadger]

Bosch Premium at Pep Boys - $158.99 was all I found that hadn't been mentioned.

[Hornung418]

Whoops. Meant to say that the battery I have in my car is the Duralast 49-DL. It has served me well for over a year.

[MrMaico]

I don't think you're going to find any more $77 batteries. That was a few years ago and prices (lead prices) have gone up quite a bit since then. Wal Mart used to have a decent price, $117 or something like that last time I checked. I believe they are made by Exide.

[aurelius]

Husker BMW has a pretty good price on batteries. Was tempted to buy one during what turned out to be their summer of free shipping (which ended early Aug). Maybe check their home page next week and see if they have reinstated it.

But their shpg prices are otherwise very good. They sent me a HUGE box a while back, Fedex Saturday delivery for $10.

I have one of the $77 94R batteries from Walmart and yes, the price is closer to $120 these days.

Edit: Husker BMW is now called BMW of Lincoln (Nebraska).

[JupiterBMW]

Ordered the OEM ///M dead pedal from Turner. :thumbsup Time to replace my cracked one.

[Sockethead]

Put new plugs in the X5... it was time @100k + miles. man what a difference! More power and response everywhere...
4.8si uses a single ground, double platinum plug. The plug color was great on the old plugs but the gap was frigging huge. A lot of electrode/ground erosion.

[SureShot434]

I've worked at a BMW dealership.. and they have a 'rim' guy that fixes rims with curb rash for cars that come in. He's new and work is slow, so he's been keeping busy with lot/trade in cars. So he said he'll do mine for $50 a rim. Not too shabby I reckon.

I also saw yesterday while looking more at the damage, I caught the bumper as well. Lulz were had.


I just got close to the same deal :)

Local guy does all the work on the cars that come into the dealership. I have 2 wheels on my E90 that have curb rash and he said he could re-finish them both for 120 cash ;)

I'se seen his work and it looks outstanding. Can't wait!

[Crestwood1001]

Yesterday afternoon I got in touch with ecs about my order that had been sitting there for 4 days. They couldn't explain why it hadn't shipped so they gave me free overnight shipping, this was around 630 last night and I can't believe it's already out for delivery, I'm impressed ups im impressed haha

[johnrando]

thanks, I appreciate it....



BMAparts has them for $52.27, almost $4 savings right there, lol... I looked for that price comparison website over at e46F, cant find it anymore.

LOL, thanks JJ!

[Stu]

Got my new cowl today! Ah, it looks SOOOO much better.

I also found that inside the cowl, there is a secondary "safety" gasket in case some water leaks from the top of the cowl. This is why you won't find much water at all in your engine compartment if your cowl is in bad condition. If you look on the bottom of the cowl, you'll see another tight sealing gasket. This will divert the water to the right place as well, so if your cowl doesn't look perfect, you're still okay. When that gasket breaks (which mine did), then you want to replace it.

Installed my wiper arms today, to my horror the windshield wipers went down instead of up and buried themselves in my cowl. Took them off using the "wiggle" method (it really works!) and ran the wiper motor without the wiper. Everything looked fine, so I don't know what caused it. I have a feeling that the wiper motor was in the top position, but I just couldn't tell.

Made sure it was in its home position, installed my wipers again, tightened down the nuts good and it's all fine. It sounds much better than my old motor, that thing was clearly dying.

Just glad everything is slowly getting back to normal again.

Bad news is, I found a teeny dent on the top of my roof, which must be from a falling acorn. Yay, North Carolina. :facepalm

Edit: So, I just discovered why my wiper motor did not burn out and get ruined.

If you look at that little pressure nut, you'll see the tiny tapers all over it. They're not particularly strong, and you may even see some strips in them. The reason for this is because if there is, say, heavy snow or if your wipers are frozen to the windshield and you try to turn on your wipers, the pressure nut is soft, and will give way before the spline on the wiper transmission. This keeps any damage from occurring. So, all that will happen is the nut spins within the wiper arm. Usually it can be fixed by orienting it in a new direction or something. Or just get a new one. It's normal for them to be that way. TIS even says to check for looseness and replace if necessary.

Smart design, very cool, but seriously annoying for service. It's like BMW designed these cars for people to purposefully mess up (e.g. CDV for clutch).

[Crestwood1001]

Got my new torque wrench, alcantara shift boot and knob, and the first aid bin kit, loving it so far.

[MrMaico]

Slightly OT, but I need to buy a windshield wiper reservoir as mine has a very slow leak for some strange reason (I never use it). Wasn't there a BMW parts price comparison web site or something? OEM (black cover) is $56 at ECS, which seems high for molded plastic, but hey, it's "BMW" plastic. :)

$42.87 here.......

http://www.nhbmwparts.com/parts/index.cfm?searchText=61667007970&make=BMW&action=oePartSearch&siteid=215800

But they are a long ways away from you. I've heard they have good prices on shipping but I've never personally used them.

[jeff57ax]

This morning...........

replaced plugs
replaced belts
replaced pulleys with aluminum ones
replaced POS original water pump with a Stewart metal impeller water pump
replaced coolant, flushed with BMW coolant

[S85FTW]

Installed 2 New Hankook Ventus V12's for $500 @ my local town fair tire. I was going to go with DWS for slightly more money, but after having a long talk about UTQG ratings with my brother, we decided for a 500hp car that too high of a treadwear rating can cripple handling, performance and cornering.... Not a bad price for 285/35ZR19

[Sockethead]

Installed 2 New Hankook Ventus V12's for $500 @ my local town fair tire. I was going to go with DWS for slightly more money, but after having a long talk about UTQG ratings with my brother, we decided for a 500hp car that too high of a treadwear rating can cripple handling, performance and cornering.... Not a bad price for 285/35ZR19

Be glad that you didn't go with the DWS... they have a soft sidewall on them. We just replaced the Michelin Diamaris on the X5 with DWS because they were $500 cheaper and they are an all season tire... we can really feel the difference with the softer sidewall. handling is not near as crisp

[UdubBadger]

nice those hankooks will treat you right

[Crickett]

Sitting at a performance alignment / corner-balancing shop (H1 Performance (http://www.h1racing.com/) here in Vegas) getting a right pull aligned out. Impressed with this shop so far, seems to be run by enthusiasts. I think I'll bring the ZHP here if / when I get coilovers . . .

[UdubBadger]

So just got my tse3 delivered.

Isn't "uuc" supposed to be stamped into here somewhere?
http://img.tapatalk.com/180d2235-2d09-e2e1.jpg

- Goin' H.A.M. Mobile

[Sockethead]

Sitting at a performance alignment / corner-balancing shop (H1 Performance (http://www.h1racing.com/) here in Vegas) getting a right pull aligned out. Impressed with this shop so far, seems to be run by enthusiasts. I think I'll bring the ZHP here if / when I get coilovers . . .
Yea most people don't know that coilovers need to be corner balanced to be setup properly... good find


So just got my tse3 delivered.

Isn't "uuc" supposed to be stamped into here somewhere?


- Goin' H.A.M. Mobile
Yea, it should be stamped on top of the tips... BTW, the UUC exhaust appears to be identical to the Corsa system... http://www.corsaperf.com/product_display.aspx?product=655

[UdubBadger]

So I got ripped off with a fake huh?


- Goin' H.A.M. Mobile

[jayjay_dee]

Went with BMW battery, paid only $147 after BMWCCA discount.

It was made by Exide.

Thanks for the inputs last night guys...

[Sockethead]

So I got ripped off with a fake huh?


- Goin' H.A.M. Mobile
IDK... that unit looks used? Corsa puts their name on the tips too...Check with UUC, maybe the early units didn't have their name on it...

[UdubBadger]

OK, crisis averted. Spoke to Halston, he said the factory that makes these started selling them on their own and such. A large number of them don't have the UUC Corsa on them, so they weren't originally sold by UUC however, the exact same stuff on the insides as the originals so it might be "fake" but it's legit. I was gonna paint the thing anyway so I don't care, I paid for the sound, not the name.

[M3TA5IN]

OK, crisis averted. Spoke to Halston, he said the factory that makes these started selling them on their own and such. A large number of them don't have the UUC Corsa on them, so they weren't originally sold by UUC however, the exact same stuff on the insides as the originals so it might be "fake" but it's legit. I was gonna paint the thing anyway so I don't care, I paid for the sound, not the name.

Wouldn't be the first time UUC did that. They use to sell an eBay wing from eBay with there branding on it at a $300 mark up.


Sent from my fancy city machine.

[Sockethead]

Wouldn't be the first time UUC did that. They use to sell an eBay wing from eBay with there branding on it at a $300 mark up.


Sent from my fancy city machine.
Yea, anybody looking to buy the UUC exhaust, just buy from Corsa for hundreds less

[UdubBadger]

Actually upon cleaning it up a bit, I can see the uuc logo. Guy must have accidentally buffed it off or something.


- Goin' H.A.M. Mobile

[UdubBadger]

http://img.tapatalk.com/180d2235-549e-8dad.jpg

Cleaned and ready to paint tomorrow


- Goin' H.A.M. Mobile

[Crestwood1001]

How do you adjust the headlights horizontally? I found the knob that makes them go up and down but how the hell do you make them go side to side?

[3ZHP]

Let’s see; I slept till noon, got showered up and ran in to town to pick up a few things. Got back home and took my sweet old time sweeping up the garage and clearing of the work bench and before 10:00 tonight I finished up putting in both lower control arms and control arm bushings. Wow; what a difference. I just got back from a long and fun test drive and no more brake shutter or noise when I lift in the corners.

I was humored when I dropped a text to my Son back in Ohio to tell him I just finished up the one side. His response; “Motor mounts need tightening, starter and alternator need minor wiring, propane hose and rad + the hood and I’m done.” HeHe, he pulled the motor on his Toyota rock crawler today to change out the throw out bearing. Like Father like Son!

[Hermes]

got the old steering guibo out (finally)

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/2002/401DC751-4F5A-4456-B42E-BDE8DBDA50F4-5079-000006F6442D7962.jpg

once every 43 years might be stretching it a little

[Hornung418]

How do you adjust the headlights horizontally? I found the knob that makes them go up and down but how the hell do you make them go side to side?

It's hidden on the fender side of the lights. Use a hex key to access it.

Horney...via TT.

[Hornung418]

got the old steering guibo out (finally)

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/2002/401DC751-4F5A-4456-B42E-BDE8DBDA50F4-5079-000006F6442D7962.jpg

once every 43 years might be stretching it a little

Oh damn! That's cray cray.

Horney...via TT.

[derbo]

http://img.skitch.com/20120901-mcitjqedakcmgx4nhns67tabqj.png

new tires! :D

[JupiterBMW]

got the old steering guibo out (finally)

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/2002/401DC751-4F5A-4456-B42E-BDE8DBDA50F4-5079-000006F6442D7962.jpg

once every 43 years might be stretching it a little


Dayum!! Yeah, maybe every 30 years is more on schedule. :rofl




http://img.skitch.com/20120901-mcitjqedakcmgx4nhns67tabqj.png

new tires! :D

Sweet, I can see Dunlop, but what'd you go with?

[Sockethead]

Those are Direzza Star Specs

[derbo]

Those are Direzza Star Specs

Absolutely correct!

http://img.skitch.com/20120901-ei9gd4yri7pbsi3wtui52y35jg.png

[Crestwood1001]

It's hidden on the fender side of the lights. Use a hex key to access it.

Horney...via TT.
Can you post a pic?

[Hornung418]

Just pop the hood and look for a hole on the fender near where you have to pop out the corner light. You really can't miss it.

[Crestwood1001]

Just pop the hood and look for a hole on the fender near where you have to pop out the corner light. You really can't miss it.
Ok so its down in by the spring clip for the corner lights? Thank you sir

[derbo]

Ok so its down in by the spring clip for the corner lights? Thank you sir


https://img.skitch.com/20120901-q41iakitftbfr4c9g2jjrqu9m1.png

There is a knob with a philips head on it to adjust horizontal in the hole I shined with a flashlight.

[Sockethead]

Absolutely correct!

http://img.skitch.com/20120901-ei9gd4yri7pbsi3wtui52y35jg.png

You should love them... post your thoughts on them please. Also, let us know if you get any tramlining from them...

[Hornung418]

Derek, what offsets did you end up with? 40?

Horney...via TT.

[derbo]

You should love them... post your thoughts on them please. Also, let us know if you get any tramlining from them...

I normally run RE11s and I get a good amount of tramlining. I suspect it is from the -3 degrees of camber I have in the front that makes it do that more than anything else. But I will give you more thoughts after my hour drive today to meet a friend up.


Derek, what offsets did you end up with? 40?

Horney...via TT.

yes. 17x8.5 +40. And I do rub in the rear on large bumps. :(

http://img.skitch.com/20120901-fig97361h2pm9ibw9chm66t3y4.png

[Sockethead]

It seems that all High Performance tires tramline once they get worn to a certain point. I've experienced that with Bridgestone Hankooks and the Michelins on the X5
But the Dunlops seem to tramline right off the bat... that's why I'm curious.

[derbo]

It seems that all High Performance tires tramline once they get worn to a certain point. I've experienced that with Bridgestone Hankooks and the Michelins on the X5
But the Dunlops seem to tramline right off the bat... that's why I'm curious.

I will check back with you after I drive it today. From the drive home, it seemed okay but I'm so used to tramline I may have ignored it.

[UdubBadger]

Absolutely correct!

http://img.skitch.com/20120901-ei9gd4yri7pbsi3wtui52y35jg.png

me jelly :drool

[UdubBadger]

too humid to paint today. :(

[Crestwood1001]

I don't know how I missed that knob, prob cause it was dark

[MrMaico]

It seems that all High Performance tires tramline once they get worn to a certain point. I've experienced that with Bridgestone Hankooks and the Michelins on the X5
But the Dunlops seem to tramline right off the bat... that's why I'm curious.

When I put my Hankooks on I noticed my tramlining was gone but now with about 20,000 on them it's come back. It makes me wish they didn't have so much tread left on them. When these fronts and my recently replaced rears get down there I'll probably have to try the Pilot Super Sports. Otherwise I've been really happy with the Hankooks. SO much quieter then the Bridgestone RE040's it came with. The Bridgestones did have a stiffer sidewall though which was nice but now that I'm used to these I don't really notice it anymore.

[Meric]

Got pulled over yesterday.. Reckless driving $402.. Dropped when i gave my military ID to the officer. I was avoiding potholes on the paved road.

[zhpnsnv]

Been driving an e92 328 for the past few days while the zhp is in for new (new) brakes, o2 sensors, plugs and oil.

I don't like it. I do like the angel eyes and the fact that the steering wheel is as beefy as my M wheel. I also like the brown interior.

[Hermes]

I got a NOS blue coil... brake booster and master cylinder are probably next on the shopping list

http://www.356devotion.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/356D-Blue_Coil_12v.jpg

I like how this guy ran his wires
http://www.britishv8.org/other/MikePugh/MikePugh-BL.jpg

[MrMaico]

I got a NOS blue coil... brake booster and master cylinder are probably next on the shopping list

http://www.356devotion.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/356D-Blue_Coil_12v.jpg

I like how this guy ran his wires
http://www.britishv8.org/other/MikePugh/MikePugh-BL.jpg

Nice! I put one of those on mine too, way back when.

Put 4 or 5 coats of Leatherique Rejuvinator Oil on my seats today.....still letting it soak in. Perfect day for it here.....100 degrees! Waiting til tomorrow to use the Pristine Clean on it. Should look great!

[kayger12]

Been driving an e92 328 for the past few days while the zhp is in for new (new) brakes, o2 sensors, plugs and oil.

I don't like it. I do like the angel eyes and the fact that the steering wheel is as beefy as my M wheel. I also like the brown interior.

If you don't stop paying people people to do stuff I can do for you for free, I'm going to... well, I'm not going to do much. I might grumble while drinking a Dogfish Head 60 and reading Roundel. But then I get to your SigFest article and I get all warm and fuzzy and forgive you...

[Pip]

She got a wash and wax. 5645


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[JupiterBMW]

Well, a great day for the ZHP and I. I didn't do anything to the car really, aside from a quick wash this morning. But, I did make the 100 mile trek to hang out with the "Space Coast BMW" group. The Space Coast is a region of Central FL on the Atlantic coast. Anyway, they had a little get together/dinner meet tonight, and I try to get up there when I can, even though its a drive. Seeing as how I'm going back to work on Friday for 2 months, this was my last official BMW event for a while. It was good to see some people, meet a few new ones, and hang with Devlin one more time (328ioc on here).

I'll miss the people and my car while I'm gone, but I'll be coming home with a boatload of cash from working, so mods-a-plenty when I get home. :biggrin

[UdubBadger]

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[zhpnsnv]

If you don't stop paying people people to do stuff I can do for you for free, I'm going to... well, I'm not going to do much. I might grumble while drinking a Dogfish Head 60 and reading Roundel. But then I get to your SigFest article and I get all warm and fuzzy and forgive you...

I know, I know. I just hate to ask. I'll be ready for Dr. Vanos plus the GAS thing after this work is finished. Still in for 'dat?

[Hornung418]

I know, I know. I just hate to ask. I'll be ready for Dr. Vanos plus the GAS thing after this work is finished. Still in for 'dat?

About time!!!!

Horney...via TT.

[UdubBadger]

Make sure you clean out your solenoids ;)


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[derbo]

I don't know how I missed that knob, prob cause it was dark

But you got it now? :)




I have a little tramline with the dunlops. I think my camber doesn't help at all but there is some movement from the wheel during my daily driving. It's not too bad and I'm sort of used to it so it's not too much of a problem to me at this point.

[Hermes]

motor mounts changed on the 02 in less than an hour!

[Crestwood1001]

But you got it now? :)




I have a little tramline with the dunlops. I think my camber doesn't help at all but there is some movement from the wheel during my daily driving. It's not too bad and I'm sort of used to it so it's not too much of a problem to me at this point.

Found? Yes. Fixed? No :( must be something wrong with my bulb, there is a rather large black spot in the middle of both beams, figured it was from when I had the headlights out and that I needed to adjust, no go it moves with the adjustment. Damn

[Stu]

Meyle HD FCABs, new flexible steering coupling, and cleaned up my slide pins.

http://i.imgur.com/F2Bpbl.jpg

Today was a good day! Gigantic difference in steering. I love it.

Can anyone show me pictures of the front of their pressed-on FCABs on their control arm? I lubed them with soapy water, pressed them on as hard as I could, and then whapped them with a rubber mallet a bunch of times really hard but they weren't moving any farther. The nub is basically flush with the inner part that sticks out. I had to do some twisting to get them to fit over the bolt holes, but they went in without much trouble at all.

I'm trying to make sure I pressed them in far enough. Because they were refusing to go any further with as much effort I was giving, I figured they're okay.

[Crestwood1001]

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Another burned up e46 from e46f.c

[HokieZHP]

I drove it for the first time in a week and a half or so. My new apartment is across the street from campus. that combined with the DD's that my fraternity has almost every day of the week, I don't have to drive my car much anymore.

[Gordo_GT]

I drove it for the first time in a week and a half or so. My new apartment is across the street from campus. that combined with the DD's that my fraternity has almost every day of the week, I don't have to drive my car much anymore.

It must have felt real good.

I just finished installing my AUX input. I am contemplating selling my DICE unit.
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[Meric]

I'm thinking about muffler delete and quad exhaust setup. Do you guys thing that would be really loud? I dont want too loud and annoying noise coming from the back.

[Hermes]

prob too loud for my taste. talk to Albert, he looked into quad exhaust a lot

[UdubBadger]

Depends if you delete the res too meric. I had it on my e90 and it was loud but not like so overly loud it was annoying.


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[Crickett]

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Another burned up e46 from e46f.c

Yikes! It appears, from this trend, that the best thing I did for my ZHP yesterday was not set it on fire!!

But I did flush its brake fluid with ATE Super Blue, & will be completing my first DIY Inspection I today / tomorrow! I'll also be flushing the X5's brakes today & DIYing its Inspection II in the very near future. :roundel

[Crestwood1001]

Yikes! It appears, from this trend, that the best thing I did for my ZHP yesterday was not set it on fire!!

But I did flush its brake fluid with ATE Super Blue, &amp; will be completing my first DIY Inspection I today / tomorrow! I'll also be flushing the X5's brakes today &amp; DIYing its Inspection II in the very near future. :roundel

Guy said it was a garage queen and was on a trickle charger and they think that caused it.
Love waking up to nice water beading on my car!
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[328ioc]

Well, a great day for the ZHP and I. I didn't do anything to the car really, aside from a quick wash this morning. But, I did make the 100 mile trek to hang out with the "Space Coast BMW" group. The Space Coast is a region of Central FL on the Atlantic coast. Anyway, they had a little get together/dinner meet tonight, and I try to get up there when I can, even though its a drive. Seeing as how I'm going back to work on Friday for 2 months, this was my last official BMW event for a while. It was good to see some people, meet a few new ones, and hang with Devlin one more time (328ioc on here).

I'll miss the people and my car while I'm gone, but I'll be coming home with a boatload of cash from working, so mods-a-plenty when I get home. :biggrin

It was good you came up. Because now i don't owe you a beer any more. Lol

Have fun at work I will see you in two months. Lol

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[derbo]

I finally took off my CDV. It was a lot simpler than I thought. I was under the impression I needed to get a delay valve replacement without the restrictor for the longest time. Turns out you can just remove the CDV and bolt it right back up to the existing clutch line to the brake line. I also did a brake flush/clutch bleed while I was at it.

[KevinC]

I'm thinking about muffler delete and quad exhaust setup. Do you guys thing that would be really loud? I dont want too loud and annoying noise coming from the back.

DO IT!!!!

http://liam821.com/pix/car/misc/flowmasters.gif

[nike001]

^That 'article' is crazy lol

I just got done getting my car 'pre-coded' for an alarm that I'll soon have. I figured I'd do it now rather than just have an unarmed alarm system hanging out for a few days before being put to use. This way I can hook up and go!

[Johal E32]

Ordered a clutch stop!

Next up is a M3 dead pedal, new center consoler, cup-holder, console panel, all new shifter bushings, 545i shift lever, bleed the clutch and brakes with ATE Super blue (I have some laying around), change the tranny and diff fluid, new rear tires, change p/s fluid.

I have already changed/added all belts, spark plugs, fuel filter, cabin filter, air filter, new headlight lenses, LED lic plate lights, oem zhp wheels, front license plate delete strip, matte black vinyl roof, removed the roof rails for a more sleeker/clean look, and I fully detailed it 5 months ago.

[UdubBadger]

Painting the uuc has commenced.

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[nike001]

^lol. you and painting your exhausts.


Now see if you can depaint that magnaflow :shifty

[derbo]

Painting the uuc has commenced.

5690


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I actually like it flat black instead of the polished look for that exhaust. :headbang

[Meric]

No resonator delete just the muffler and then pipes around the car? :)

[Crestwood1001]

^That 'article' is crazy lol

I just got done getting my car 'pre-coded' for an alarm that I'll soon have. I figured I'd do it now rather than just have an unarmed alarm system hanging out for a few days before being put to use. This way I can hook up and go!

Who did it? Is terra still around? If you found a new source for coding or got one your the man haha

[UdubBadger]

^lol. you and painting your exhausts.


Now see if you can depaint that magnaflow :shifty

That's your job or else I charge extra ;)


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[UdubBadger]

No resonator delete just the muffler and then pipes around the car? :)

Yup


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[Crestwood1001]

That's your job or else I charge extra ;)


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You selling a magnaflow?

[UdubBadger]

Yeah 14816 muffler and some leading pipe


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[Crestwood1001]

Yeah 14816 muffler and some leading pipe


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Does Dalton have dibs? If not how much

[nike001]

Haha oh my. I'll give it a go myself then!


Does Dalton have dibs? If not how much

Dibs have been placed


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[Crestwood1001]

Haha oh my. I'll give it a go myself then!



Dibs have been placed


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Second dibs then!

[Johal E32]

Wait, does a 14816 bolt right up to the E46 or does a Y pipe have to be made?

I think I want to change one of my muffler/resonators underneath the car for a Magnaflow.. Is that pretty easy/in-expensive for a muffler shop to do? I know the muffler is single in, single out on the 323i and I can get the muffler itself for around $80 shipped. I don't want to change the rear silencer because it's a Dinan unit and I got it for free ;)

[KevinC]

Just put a new Autozone H7 AGM battery in the ZHP. I'd ASSumed the car still had its original battery, because a) I have all receipts/records from the first 2 owners, and there's no sign of a battery replacement, b) pulling the cover revealed an OEM battery, and c) the thing was cranking a bit slower than normal lately. Not wanting to take any chances here in the valley of dead batteries (30+ days of 110+ heat every summer is brutal on batteries), I decided to proactively swap it out for a quality AGM replacement. Bought the new one, pulled the old, and after buttoning everything back up and lifting the old battery to load it up for the ride back to the parts store, I see the manufacture date on the side - 10/09. Whoops! Oh well, it probably wasn't long for this world anyways, and the AGM should last well here (4 solid years out of the OEM AGM in my M Coupe).

[Hornung418]

^lol. you and painting your exhausts.


Now see if you can depaint that magnaflow :shifty

Citristrip and a pack of scotch pads.

Horney...via TT.

[midlandtech]

No resonator delete just the muffler and then pipes around the car? :)

That's what I did but didn't do quads... I like the sound... there are vids posted in the exhaust section

Nexus 7.... deal with it

[UdubBadger]

Wait, does a 14816 bolt right up to the E46 or does a Y pipe have to be made?

I think I want to change one of my muffler/resonators underneath the car for a Magnaflow.. Is that pretty easy/in-expensive for a muffler shop to do? I know the muffler is single in, single out on the 323i and I can get the muffler itself for around $80 shipped. I don't want to change the rear silencer because it's a Dinan unit and I got it for free ;)

No it's single center in so I had a Y made. Good tone thought, smashing a lot of air in there this way!


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[BCS_ZHP]

Replaced FCABs on the conv Last night with Au2bahn's (Jon Estrella) lead. Arrived at his house and we were done, tools put back and washing our hands after only an hour & 10 minutes. Thanks Jon!!!

[Crestwood1001]

Where do you guys buy the cab's with the bracket already installed? All I see on ecs is the bushing and it would need to be pressed in

[BCS_ZHP]

Bought mine from the dealer, $150 for the set. You can buy them from multiple places online for about $100-125, I just kept forgetting to order them online. I prefer the OEM ones anyway

[danewilson77]

Where do you guys buy the cab's with the bracket already installed? All I see on ecs is the bushing and it would need to be pressed in

I usually go Meyle HD from ECSTuning. I would check FCPEuro, as they are an affiliate now.

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330i-M54_3.0L/Suspension/Bushings/ES205223/

http://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-control-arm-bushing-kit-front-e46-heavy-duty-31126757623my

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[Crestwood1001]

Thanks Dane, I just ordered the sway bar end links from ecs and went with the meyle hd

[danewilson77]

Thanks Dane, I just ordered the sway bar end links from ecs and went with the meyle hd

Nice.

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[nike001]

Yesterday my ZHP got mistaken for another E46 :/

Went to walmart (looking for Space Jam (FTW)), ended up getting MIB I & II (FTW).. and coming out, the girl I was with thought my car was the e46 parked two spots before me. It was a steel grey 325xi or something close. Xi wheels, 100% stock.. and it got confused for mine.

Time for new mods!


and a new girl to hang out with :shifty

[Crestwood1001]

Yesterday my ZHP got mistaken for another E46 :/

Went to walmart (looking for Space Jam (FTW)), ended up getting MIB I & II (FTW).. and coming out, the girl I was with thought my car was the e46 parked two spots before me. It was a steel grey 325xi or something close. Xi wheels, 100% stock.. and it got confused for mine.

Time for new mods!


and a new girl to hang out with :shifty

Typical of a women though.... dosnt really surprise me lol, on a side note, your a brave man to park your car there....

[nike001]

It wasn't parked in the normal lot.. it was parked right in front of walmart kinda by the handicapped spots, so the spots were bigger. So I felt OK about putting it there

[Washburn]

Cleaned the inside, got a fresh tank of Shell 93 and....
let the wifey drive it away to Asheville, NC :) - after a tutorial of what to watch for, etc.

(Yeah she takes good care of it - she and Gretchen are friends ... almost)

[Crestwood1001]

So I was filling up from empty (light was on) about 64$ of premo later the pump stopped when the tank was full.... Pulled the nozzle out and out came fuel! I'd say a quarter gallon spilled over onto my paint. Wtf? Never happened before. Any ideas? I came home and washed that section and re waxed it.
Also just got done making a spreadsheet of all the maintenance and mods iv done to date for the car

[nike001]

^I think it's safe to say you over filled it.

BMW's don't have any magic mechanism that just squirts gas out whenever it wants

[Crestwood1001]

I know but iv filled it 20+ times till the pump stopped itself and it's never done that before....

[SC4ME]

So I was filling up from empty (light was on) about 64$ of premo later the pump stopped when the tank was full.... Pulled the nozzle out and out came fuel! I'd say a quarter gallon spilled over onto my paint. Wtf? Never happened before. Any ideas? I came home and washed that section and re waxed it.
Also just got done making a spreadsheet of all the maintenance and mods iv done to date for the car

It was probably a faulty shut-off in the pumphandle. I have seen it once or twice before. Seems the evap hose gets gas in it so when you pull the nozzle out of the filler spout, the gas runs out of the evap hose and all over the car side and your shoes.:foottap

Nothing to do with your ride. Sorry you got a gas bath, no fun.

[Crestwood1001]

Yea I smelled nice all the way home haha. Worst one iv ever had was on our tower ladder at the station, I was pumping diesel into it one day after a call and it burped all over me when it filled up, I'm talking like a gallon or more sprayed out. My bunker gear smelled for a week

[danewilson77]

It was probably a faulty shut-off in the pumphandle. I have seen it once or twice before. Seems the evap hose gets gas in it so when you pull the nozzle out of the filler spout, the gas runs out of the evap hose and all over the car side and your shoes.:foottap

Nothing to do with your ride. Sorry you got a gas bath, no fun.

This.

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[UdubBadger]

Sitting at a muffler shop on the northside. #notfun #whydosomanypeopleneednewmufflers



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[Crestwood1001]

^ Videos ASAP

[UdubBadger]

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[nike001]

How does it sound?

[BimmerWill]

Sitting at a muffler shop on the northside. #notfun #whydosomanypeopleneednewmufflers



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Pics and vid or it didn't happen... :shifty ... ;)

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[UdubBadger]

it's not bad, definitely a different tone which I like however I felt the build up of back pressure instantly when I got on the gas compared to the magnaflow which is a straight though design. :(

Headers are coming soon so hopefully that makes up for it and then some.

[ryankokesh]

What's the plan for the mangaflow?


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[UdubBadger]

spoken for by Dalton.

[328ioc]

That's what I did but didn't do quads... I like the sound... there are vids posted in the exhaust section

Nexus 7.... deal with it

I took a look but didnt see your vids. Would you mind posting a link?

EDIT: found them

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[ryankokesh]

Psh


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[Crestwood1001]

Dalton get that on ASAP I wanna hear it before I cut out the muffler.
My piano black grills and new corners come tomorrow, can't wait

[Hermes]

hmmmm...

http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa466/stevenluczynskie46/IMG_0039.jpg

that's a step with a manual boot, but he says he wired something so I'm not sure what needs to be done

[nike001]

Psh


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http://cdn.memegenerator.net/instances/400x/25043088.jpg

Dalton get that on ASAP I wanna hear it before I cut out the muffler.
My piano black grills and new corners come tomorrow, can't wait

I'm only taking as much time as Seth takes with it. Even when I get it, I'll probably wait till sigfest 2.5 to get it mated to my car. I plan on doing a resonator delete to go with it too.

[Crestwood1001]

hmmmm...

http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa466/stevenluczynskie46/IMG_0039.jpg

that's a step with a manual boot, but he says he wired something so I'm not sure what needs to be done

I just did that to mine cause I hate the step bezel and boot and the retaining clip on my boot was broken, got a deal on an alcantara boot and Zhp knob, poser I know but I'm only leaving the Zhp knob on till I can find a nice auto knob. I didn't wire anything I just took the led board off the back of the little display and tucked everything away....
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Also gonna paint all that silver trim black soon, IMHO it's a worth wile upgrade just because the double bezel that the step has looks silly.
5707
I'm working on something now ;) who can guess?

[JupiterBMW]

^ Wow man, that step shifter with the alcantara boot and knob looks fantastic! I say keep the knob. Looks great!

[nike001]

Nate, that boot looks terrible lol. It's like.. all puffed out. But some coins in there or something and weigh it down for a while until it'll sit like that w/ no coins in it.

Also, how do you shift? Isn't there a thing you have to press on the knob to shift?

Also also, My guess: waxing your engine bay. Wat.

[JupiterBMW]

Well, just got the ZHP home from the dealer. As I get ready to park my ZHP for 2 months while I'm out to sea, I took her in and had the tires evacuated and refilled with nitrogen. This will prevent the tires from flat spotting while sitting for so long.

I have to admit too, it seemed to drive a little better/quieter, but I think that's just because I had them overfill all the tires by 3 pounds.

[Crestwood1001]

Nate, that boot looks terrible lol. It's like.. all puffed out. But some coins in there or something and weigh it down for a while until it'll sit like that w/ no coins in it.

Also, how do you shift? Isn't there a thing you have to press on the knob to shift?

Also also, My guess: waxing your engine bay. Wat.

Dude, solid tip ill have to do that, it's only like that cause it's new. And idk about keeping the knob it's poser, it does look good but idk. And Dalton, the button just keeps your from slamming into reverse at speed but it's not needed.
Not waxing the engine bay.... Keep guessing lol although there is wax involved

[nike001]

Dude, solid tip ill have to do that, it's only like that cause it's new. And idk about keeping the knob it's poser, it does look good but idk. And Dalton, the button just keeps your from slamming into reverse at speed but it's not needed.
Not waxing the engine bay.... Keep guessing lol although there is wax involved

I see grilles on the ground, and no corners. So I'm gonna guess grilles and corners.

[Crestwood1001]

I see grilles on the ground, and no corners. So I'm gonna guess grilles and corners.

Bingo, waiting on the ups guys now should be here any min. I cleaned the indents the grills sit in and waxed that whole area, then I'll put a coat on the new corner lights and grills to protect from the sun

[UdubBadger]

I'm only taking as much time as Seth takes with it. Even when I get it, I'll probably wait till sigfest 2.5 to get it mated to my car. I plan on doing a resonator delete to go with it too.

You will really like it with the res delete. I considered doing that too but I wanted the TSE3's higher pitched sound.


Does a res delete free up any back pressure?

[gammagoblin]

Well, balls.

Got my Meyle HD Control arms and bushings (pre-set from oembimmerparts), and tie rods installed just in time for a road trip. Got alignment done right away. Noticed at highway speed that I have a steering wobble. It's most notable at speed but I think it's there somewhat all the time. Didn't have time to go back to the shop and ask them about it. Dunno what it could be but I had no wobble before replacing all that stuff and if the new bushings are bad that is gonna suck. Any idea what causes this?

Also then my rear pass. window got smashed. Lost an mp3 player in the glove box but damn the inside of my car was spotless. Had to get a non-pilkington replacement on the spot. My goal of keeping this car mint is failing pretty badly lol.

Oh and my DCS/TCS lamp came on along with amber Brake light. I did not press the button. After I parked next times I've driven it's all normal, but, not cool... you know.

[UdubBadger]

Damn sounds like a day from hell.


What tires do you run? My guy at iND told me thats most likely the culprit ff the wobble.

[gammagoblin]

Conti DW. Replaced as a set not more than a few K ago. No wobble before I did the replacement, though my CABs were going. The steering is both stiffer with the new CA/CAB/TR but now has a wobble that wasn't there. Maybe the tires have been out of balance all along, and I couldn't tell until I got the stiff bushings in?

[Crestwood1001]

Did you have them balanced after you did all that work? Not expensive and worth the time just to eliminate one more thing