What did you do for your ZHP/BMW today?

[JupiterBMW]

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Maybe this should go in the pic section, but this is William (wsmeyer) and Jon (jupiter) checking out my Ness, right outside the dock area for Jon's ship. Very cool to meet Jon and this was William's first mafia meeting outside of me. We had a great time hanging and talking ZHPs. :thumbsup

Hah, I was too damn tired when I got back on the ship to post, but yes, was awesome to meet up with you guys! It's always good to escape the ship when possible, and to be able to talk cars, even better! I will say, John's car does look amazing and so tastefully modded. Now I know why people pay massive bucks for the BMW performance strut bar and intake... Wow that bar is like artwork.

Even cooler, John let me drive his car back to the ship... Sprintbooster/sport button mod, OMG awesome. It was a weird feeling driving an auto/'vert, but such a cool car indeed.

Good times last night for sure. Thanks again guys!


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[Crestwood1001]

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Maybe this should go in the pic section, but this is William (wsmeyer) and Jon (jupiter) checking out my Ness, right outside the dock area for Jon's ship. Very cool to meet Jon and this was William's first mafia meeting outside of me. We had a great time hanging and talking ZHPs. :thumbsup

John first thing I thought..... You let them touch your car?! Lol

[JupiterBMW]

At first we actually leaned on it... Oh trust me, we heard about it!!! John is such a TRUE zhp owner!!! :rofl


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[johnrando]

LOL. I almost had a heart attack when they leaned on it for the pic, and told them that not only I would kill them, but the mafia would ban them. So after that, I nervously let them touch the "vinyl/plastic" tonneau cover and the leather panel, not the paint. :biggrin

Thanks for the props Jon. I have to say he was kind in the post as both he and William aren't big fans of my c/f roundels and my TSE3 exhaust. (I don't mind though, all in good fun). I admit that exhaust is not raspy, but it has a touch of rasp which I wouldn't mind removing.

[danewilson77]

Yeah...I see jean on wax. Not gon lie.

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

[johnrando]

It looks close, but he's actually not touching. Trust me, I made sure. :)

[danewilson77]

He's in the zone though.

Counts as a touch in my book....hehe

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

[Ryans323i]

So great to see Mafia members meeting up. Very jealous you guys got to see JR's Ness and Jon got to drive her. A little disappointed that you guys leaned on her. Don't you remember what John's been through these past couple months with the paint!!!

And Jon, you gotta be thankful that you're involved with a community that will let you drive a ZHP even though you're 2,000 miles from home and your own ZHP. :)

[johnrando]

He's in the zone though.

Counts as a touch in my book....hehe

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

lol. And Ryan, some day you'll drive her.

[Hermes]

brake booster and master cylinder came in yesterday but I was too tired to install them, will do that later today. I was thinking of getting rid of the DOT3 and replacing it with ATE Super Blue (DOT4), any 02 guys know if that's ok?

[cakM3]

Installed the Euro LCM faceplate on my ZHP :)

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/09/16/buru8upy.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/09/16/7urypeme.jpg

[Hornung418]

Does the leveling system work on the fly or is it just "there?"

[328ioc]

Charlie did you wire up the rear fogs?

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[zhpnsnv]

Not sure if I told y'all my sweet living situation for the next year. I got a new job (again, second in 2 years) which required me to move. I was about to sign a lease when I stumbled on a family looking to find someone trustworthy (!) to live in their new-construction mcmansion for the year at minimal cost. I jumped on the opportunity. Only snag was I needed to find a place to store my crap, and their 1 car garage was perfect. They also kept a lot of their crap in there, too. I decided living in the lap of luxury, in a way i'll never live again, without the benefit of a roof over my ZHP's roof wouldn't do. It took me all day today to reorganize and clean out the garage. Wish I took a before pic, but I did not.

Today I gave my ZHP a garage.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/09/16/myge2ybu.jpg

[Hornung418]

Awesome! Plenty of space to get in and out with storage for tools :)

[JupiterBMW]

He's in the zone though.

Counts as a touch in my book....hehe

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

You guys are ridiculous! I am much more careful with others' cars, trust me no jeans on wax. And even if so, they are extremely soft jeans... Not Levi's or anything like that!!


So great to see Mafia members meeting up. Very jealous you guys got to see JR's Ness and Jon got to drive her. A little disappointed that you guys leaned on her. Don't you remember what John's been through these past couple months with the paint!!!

And Jon, you gotta be thankful that you're involved with a community that will let you drive a ZHP even though you're 2,000 miles from home and your own ZHP. :)

Yes it is a nice car, and very generous of John to let me drive it. I will definitely return the favor when you guys come East, Devlin can attest I am not crazy obsessed with my car being touched like some... ahem*Dane*ahem. :biggrin It was very interesting to drive a ZHP pretty much opposite to mine too... Black vs white, vert vs sedan, auto vs 6spd... It felt more like a late night cruiser than a sports car, but still a sweet ride and the exhaust sounded so good. A little rasp, but I really didn't mind it. I personally like the loud, just these days I know the wife would not allow.

Oh and John, since I'm getting so much trouble for leaning on your car, I gotta call you out!! Your windshield was streaked a little. :shifty :rofl



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[Crestwood1001]

You guys are ridiculous! I am much more careful with others' cars, trust me no jeans on wax. And even if so, they are extremely soft jeans... Not Levi's or anything like that!!



Yes it is a nice car, and very generous of John to let me drive it. I will definitely return the favor when you guys come East, Devlin can attest I am not crazy obsessed with my car being touched like some... ahem*Dane*ahem. :biggrin It was very interesting to drive a ZHP pretty much opposite to mine too... Black vs white, vert vs sedan, auto vs 6spd... It felt more like a late night cruiser than a sports car, but still a sweet ride and the exhaust sounded so good. A little rasp, but I really didn't mind it. I personally like the loud, just these days I know the wife would not allow.

Oh and John, since I'm getting so much trouble for leaning on your car, I gotta call you out!! Your windshield was streaked a little. :shifty :rofl



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Ahhhh shit! Haha he went there!

[johnrando]

Dang you got me! I tried to clean it before I left, but I was in a hurry. I did swap up the nicer floor mats for you two though! :biggrin

@marc, nice garage, with space.

EDIT: Oh, and Jon, I TOLD you they'd give you a hard time. :rofl

[danewilson77]

Not sure if I told y'all my sweet living situation for the next year. I got a new job (again, second in 2 years) which required me to move. I was about to sign a lease when I stumbled on a family looking to find someone trustworthy (!) to live in their new-construction mcmansion for the year at minimal cost. I jumped on the opportunity. Only snag was I needed to find a place to store my crap, and their 1 car garage was perfect. They also kept a lot of their crap in there, too. I decided living in the lap of luxury, in a way i'll never live again, without the benefit of a roof over my ZHP's roof wouldn't do. It took me all day today to reorganize and clean out the garage. Wish I took a before pic, but I did not.

Today I gave my ZHP a garage.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/09/16/myge2ybu.jpg

When is the party/housewarmingmeet?

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

[zhpnsnv]

Whenever y'all want! Not much driveway space, but lots of fun space inside.

[GMATT]

Marc.....your pimping! Car looks great in there, just be careful with all the crap stored up the wall!

Gary

[sna77]

Installed the Euro LCM faceplate on my ZHP :)

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/09/16/buru8upy.jpg



Can't wait to see where this ends up. You have triple blink with it still?

[cakM3]

Can't wait to see where this ends up. You have triple blink with it still?

Hey Steve :hi

Yes I still have one touch - triple blink. Yeah....got features but some don't work...I now have more research to get everything working as designed...:) Hopefully...;)

Thanks again for this wonderful gift! :thumbsup

[zhpnsnv]

Replaced battery. Indicator was still green but it hasn't been cranking over too well lately. Replaced cabin air filter. Replaced air filter in perf intake.

[cakM3]

This morning I completed my carbon fiber interior trim for my ///M and took it out for a much needed joy ride! :biggrin

Boy did it feel great to stretch it's legs!!! That sound my S54 makes at WOT...:drool :drool :drool :drool

[Johal E32]

This morning I completed my carbon fiber interior trim for my ///M and took it out for a much needed joy ride! :biggrin

Boy did it feel great to stretch it's legs!!! That sound my S54 makes at WOT...:drool :drool :drool :drool

pics!

[cakM3]

pics!

Johal, pics posted in my ZHP projects thread...:)

I'm thinking it should probably be renamed Charlie's BMW projects....but I'll get my ///M3 projects thread started :)

[GMATT]

Cleaned the interior with Leathertique. This product continues to amaze, the seats look almost new!

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[alexandre]

Swapped the battery for a Duralast 49-DL. Mine was original (meaning May 2003), which is pretty damn amazing for a car battery. It's always started the car until last Tuesday.

[Johal E32]

http://www.driveport.net/european-cars/bmw/jordans-bmw-e46-wagon/#

My car was featured in a blog!

[danewilson77]

http://www.driveport.net/european-cars/bmw/jordans-bmw-e46-wagon/#

My car was featured in a blog!

Nice dude!

[Stu]

My passenger wiper was squeaking from the base. Turned out my wiper motor I had replaced just wasn't tightened enough, making the grommet/seal/whatever that big rubber thing is squeak as it turned. Tightened it down and it's not moving anymore. Before I could move it with my finger.

While I had my cowl off, I took a look at my sticking up cowl on the corner that was driving me nuts. In the process of gently trying to pull it off, I broke off two of the clip holders, leaving the clips in! :O

Superglue and a clamp solved that problem, they're not going anywhere now. Problem fixed :) I got the clips out and looked at them. I hate them for the following reasons:

1. They're horrible at being reused. Once you pop it out, it never clips in as well again.

2. They tend to break easily. One they're clipped in, they GRAB.

3. They're too small, sometimes causing raised sections of your cowl, especially if you've replaced your windshield

I had a spare set of interior clips sitting in my trunk and figured I'd see if they fit. Lo and behold, they fit exactly the same, seat even better, and pop out more nicely.

I swapped the clips on the troublesome sections and it is a massive improvement. The driver's side is still not totally totally flush, but it's damn close. That's just because of the windshield being swapped, I figure. It'll never fit like the factory :(

I need to learn to get used to these OCD things. This car will not, and cannot, be perfect.

[Hornung418]

Discovered that my coolant was leaking from the upper radiator hose. The expansion tank had come unclipped somehow and when I went to refill it today, the vent forced some water onto the top of the ET. Further investigation would reveal a simple clipping of the hose was necessary. Let's hope this was the final fix :praying

Horney...via TT.

[Johal E32]

Nice dude!

Thanks Dane!

Shoot me a PM if you want your car featured. He's mainly looking for cars that are heavily or fairly aggressively modd'ed

[llll1l1ll]

Not what I did for the car, but what it did for me: 30 mpg on the highway!

[WOLFN8TR]

Washed and detailed. Touched up all the rock chips and dings with Dr. Color Chip. Pretty happy with the results, easy to use.

[johnrando]

Nice dude!
+1

[UdubBadger]

my buddy came over yesterday with his 08 335i, said his car was making noises and driving funny. I drove it, it felt like it was driving on bricks and the suspension was hard, low speed cornering was difficult as well. Couldn't figure it out then I checked his tire pressure - 48. The dumbass said his TPMS alarm went off a few days ago so he went to the gas station and just pumped each tire up for 15 sec.

:facepalm

I sent him to the nearest gas station to buy a tire pressure gauge.

[danewilson77]

Hehe...did you make him feel stupid?

[UdubBadger]

no, he already feels that way around cars.

I took the tire off to check his front suspension and he was like amazed I knew how to jack up the car and pull off 5 lugs. :rofl

[danewilson77]

:rofl

[UdubBadger]

Missing a turbo'd car though... when I was checking it out, I took it round the block and punched it (it's tuned by us obviously) and was just like - WHOA I REMEMBER THIS. I love the E90 body style too... if I could get a wagon with an N54 under bonnet I think I might be happy driving it the rest of my life. Not sure I could do the new F31 with the N20 turbo'd 4 banger though.

[Hermes]

more early build date issues... so we put the car up, pulled off the wheels, drained the brake lines and started the job of redoing the brake system

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/2002/38619E6B-F4D2-43E0-A59B-93C39AFCBC16-3594-000005A41726CB9E.jpg


this view used to be covered up by the brake booster/master cylinder, now you can clearly see the steering guibo we changed (I cleaned up the steering box after I took this pic). The next 02 we do both of these projects will be done at the same time
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/2002/C6D0C866-9919-43DA-8634-BDFA2EC21CDF-3594-000005A425BEC919.jpg

getting the hubs off the rotors was a huge PITA
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/2002/E9251E5C-36F0-4818-A2A9-FD2D72E45303-3594-000005A41BFC099F.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/2002/6152F2A0-AF40-4BA4-BEAF-C313B315ABDA-3594-000005A41FF2B5EC.jpg

new rotors
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/2002/8335BAE0-0629-44E6-9AC2-F351DD8C142A-3594-000005A422F8B67F.jpg

and now for the issues... so about 4 months after they built the car they changed the design of the brake master and hoses so the parts I bought for a '69 are again not correct. Luckily Carl (LJ Indy) said he will trade parts with me, I just need to get off work early enough to go to his shop and get them

[Hermes]

just got home from picking up most parts, front SS lines on order and will be in tomorrow but he has the rear ones in stock. Had to stop at Sears for a 11mm flared nut wrench and while I was there I ended up buying a 260 piece Craftsman mechanics tool set for $199. Will start working on car in a few minutes, pictures later

[Hornung418]

Nice update, JP! So pumped to see the rest of the progress.

[Crestwood1001]

just got home from picking up most parts, front SS lines on order and will be in tomorrow but he has the rear ones in stock. Had to stop at Sears for a 11mm flared nut wrench and while I was there I ended up buying a 260 piece Craftsman mechanics tool set for $199. Will start working on car in a few minutes, pictures later

I have one of those sets! Love it, it's hard to go there for one tool and not leave with alot

[Hermes]

the only progress tonight... I'm not gonna even start on how hard this was to get in and everything connected right

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/2002/4E0763D8-7430-4F29-8426-D06F0E0838E6-4020-000005D7209A2349.jpg

[Crestwood1001]

Bought it a gopro hero2! All kinds of excited to try it out!

[Hermes]

unknown brand sealed bulbs

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/2002/6D1FF204-DFE9-41AC-AD89-6AE67C111CDE-140-0000000525EC8AD0_zpsd94fb9f7.jpg

becomes Hella H4 kit

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/2002/2D1299D7-FBD9-4148-A8CB-CFB9F9EDBB4A-140-000000051B7E3EC1_zpsb2b9fc54.jpg

[Hornung418]

SOLID!

[Hermes]

thank you sir

[Crestwood1001]

Beat a ZHP off the line.... :shifty

[UdubBadger]

washed and got 1/2 way done waxing (hood, front end and roof)

[Ryans323i]

Hate it for you Seth, but that's only 1/3 of the way. :biggrin


I'm going to take my Lucy for a little drive today. Let he get some fresh air.

[cakM3]

Today I talked to a good friend of mine from M3Forum and realized that I will be doing something to "freshen" up the ///M to help get it ready for SIGFest2013....:)

For those who have already seen my ///M, I'm hoping it will be a complete and pleasant surprise...:thumbsup This project, when I start, will mark the beginning of my ///M project thread that I have been thinking of setting up here......should be lots of fun :biggrin Much more to follow :roundel

@ Ry and Kyle....I think you guys will love this ;)

[nike001]

^teaser status

[cakM3]

For now Dalton....don't want to ruin the surprise...;) When complete I think it will look awesome :thumbsup

[Ryans323i]

Today I talked to a good friend of mine from M3Forum and realized that I will be doing something to "freshen" up the ///M to help get it ready for SIGFest2013....:)

For those who have already seen my ///M, I'm hoping it will be a complete and pleasant surprise...:thumbsup This project, when I start, will mark the beginning of my ///M project thread that I have been thinking of setting up here......should be lots of fun :biggrin Much more to follow :roundel

@ Ry and Kyle....I think you guys will love this ;)

Just how many stripes are you going to put on her? ;)

[UdubBadger]

Hate it for you Seth, but that's only 1/3 of the way. :biggrin


:rofl

well i did the front fender panels too so it was about 1/2. Don't forget the front end of the car is longer than the rear. ;)

[Hermes]

Just how many stripes are you going to put on her? ;)

I vote for '05 GTR stripes (wing optional)

http://static.cargurus.com/images/site/2008/10/04/15/29/pic-27250.jpeg

[cakM3]

Just how many stripes are you going to put on her? ;)

ha ha ha!!!!!!!!! Changes will be made inside...;) Something WONDERFUL ;)

[nike001]

inside as in interior?

Or am I smelling F/I?

[cakM3]

inside as in interior?

Or am I smelling F/I?

nothing performance related Dalton.....not for 6 more years unfortunately.....

When I'm ready I will have it in my ///M projects thread...;)

[nike001]

nothing performance related Dalton.....not for 6 more years unfortunately.....

When I'm ready I will have it in my ///M projects thread...;)

Sorry Charlie, (HAH - see what I did there?) But I'm gonna keep trying to snif this out.

Interior related.. and it's big. Hmm.

I'm guessing it's something to complete your black interior.

[cakM3]

I see where you are going Dalton....not going to say anything else....nice try though :biggrin

Guess you will have to wait till SIGFest2013 to check out what I have done...:p

"30. nike001 (Dalton) - This is 9 months away. I don't know what I'm doing." You better know... you are going to SIGFest :)

[MiniD]

I need another ZHP :/

[danewilson77]

I need another ZHP :/

You are more than invited, without a ZHP.

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

[GMATT]

At Watkins Glen International to attend and instruct for our local BMW chapter. Should be a fun 3 days!

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[Ryans323i]

I vote for '05 GTR stripes (wing optional)

http://static.cargurus.com/images/site/2008/10/04/15/29/pic-27250.jpeg

When I finally get my M3, you can be a-root'n toot'n sure I'll be adding some sorta stripes like these.


ha ha ha!!!!!!!!! Changes will be made inside...;) Something WONDERFUL ;)

I think it will be awesome Charlie. Good Luck brotha!


At Watkins Glen International to attend and instruct for our local BMW chapter. Should be a fun 3 days!

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Oh, sounds like fun. Have a great time Gary!

[johnrando]

At Watkins Glen International to attend and instruct for our local BMW chapter. Should be a fun 3 days!

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Awesome Gary. Enjoy!

[JKO_ZHP]

Parked in the parking structure on campus. Later at work yesterday I noticed that my front bumper had been backed up into or something - there's an area where the paint/clear coat is cracked, hairline ridges.
Going to see what options I have to mend it as best as I can because I can only guess that prolonged driving on the freeways will make that crack spread.

Still in disbelief at how an idiot can hit a parked car...

[johnrando]

Parked in the parking structure on campus. Later at work yesterday I noticed that my front bumper had been backed up into or something - there's an area where the paint/clear coat is cracked, hairline ridges.
Going to see what options I have to mend it as best as I can because I can only guess that prolonged driving on the freeways will make that crack spread.

Still in disbelief at how an idiot can hit a parked car...

Unreal. SUX!

[Crestwood1001]

The sad reality of parking

[PHZ]

Parked in the parking structure on campus. Later at work yesterday I noticed that my front bumper had been backed up into or something - there's an area where the paint/clear coat is cracked, hairline ridges.
Going to see what options I have to mend it as best as I can because I can only guess that prolonged driving on the freeways will make that crack spread.

Still in disbelief at how an idiot can hit a parked car...

That sux.

What campus?

Ours has pretty big hoops to jump through for assistance.

[HokieZHP]

Well after my left rear window regulator went out in July my RIGHT REAR one just went out so I had Valley BMW in roanoke hold the only one they had on hand for me and I'm going to get it Monday. In the mean time I have to put something over my window to cover the 1.5" slit at the top.

Any suggestions?

[danewilson77]

Well after my left rear window regulator went out in July my RIGHT REAR one just went out so I had Valley BMW in roanoke hold the only one they had on hand for me and I'm going to get it Monday. In the mean time I have to put something over my window to cover the 1.5" slit at the top.

Any suggestions?

Painters tape.

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

[Pip]

New BMW blue coolant, new cabin filter, and new air filter. Oil change coming up next - just didn't have time today.

PO didn't use BMW blue: 5893

Looks like residual oil from a previous leak because there isn't oil on the drip pan/cover you need to take off to see this area.

5894

Close up:

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[Hermes]

So the braking system is done... kinda. New booster, master cylinder, SS brake lines, ATE Super Blue, old school asbestos pads, rotors, rebuilt front hub. I didn't feel like dealing with drums/shoes/parking brake lines right now so I'll deal with those some other day.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/2002/81F8A03F-B2E0-4C79-8B78-254F2CDE472F-712-000002BC8630660A_zps82747221.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/2002/45491A4C-EDB5-4B55-8334-53E2B368F325-712-000002C145CD8DD3_zps6993d3f5.jpg

^ that one literally took 2 days to figure out how to do because of where it's positioned between the body and subframe. Look hard and you can see the SS line in the background:

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/2002/A616AF40-A656-4E33-A510-D1382AF3AD28-712-000002C140EC6F43_zps560d20e8.jpg

[danewilson77]

Looks great jp.

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

[Crestwood1001]

So the braking system is done... kinda. New booster, master cylinder, SS brake lines, ATE Super Blue, old school asbestos pads, rotors, rebuilt front hub. I didn't feel like dealing with drums/shoes/parking brake lines right now so I'll deal with those some other day.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/2002/81F8A03F-B2E0-4C79-8B78-254F2CDE472F-712-000002BC8630660A_zps82747221.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/2002/45491A4C-EDB5-4B55-8334-53E2B368F325-712-000002C145CD8DD3_zps6993d3f5.jpg

^ that one literally took 2 days to figure out how to do because of where it's positioned between the body and subframe. Look hard and you can see the SS line in the background:

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/2002/A616AF40-A656-4E33-A510-D1382AF3AD28-712-000002C140EC6F43_zps560d20e8.jpg

Asbestos pads? Hello cancer. Even cleaning the brake dust off is considered extremely harmful to you health.... Unless I'm completely missing something lol

[Hermes]

I agree, I will have to be careful around them but those pads have some serious grip. Too bad they're gonna be hard to find soon.

Well... one other issue. Due to the build date of the car it has a weird early caliper in a size that almost no 2002 has so finding the correct pads is very hard. I'll probably just go BBK at some point so I won't have to deal with the old school technology, but that kit is gonna cost appx $2400 so I'm gonna wait on that

[Hornung418]

Well on my way back from dinner, my seat heater blew its 25 amp fuse...replaced it with the spare...and guess what, it blew too :( so now I get to trace a short in my seat heater system :( Any ideas?

This post brought to you by Uncle Clark's Anti-gravity Cream. Put some on your Super Collider just before the Big Bang.

[Hermes]

I also blew a fuse today in the old lady, but I have a full box of spares.

Justin, I haz no ZCW so I'm probably no help but one idea... unplug the battery for 5 min and maybe it will fix itself. It worked when my headlight was acting up (and it's still confusing me as to what happened back then)

[Hornung418]

I will have to get a few 25 amp spares now...I don't even know where to buy them LOL!

[danewilson77]

I will have to get a few 25 amp spares now...I don't even know where to buy them LOL!

Get a kit of assorted fuses at Advance Auto or Autozone.

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

[Crestwood1001]

Get a kit of assorted fuses at Advance Auto or Autozone.

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

Or do what people do at work and steal them! Haha I always find the packages ripped open with the ones they needed gone. (I work AP for Walmart)

[JupiterBMW]

Well, I'm on the ship, and we're about 2 days outside of Alaska. Going to anchor for a day while we wait for inventory, which will give us some fishing time.

But, I did speak to my wife, and she told me that she started my car today and let her idle in the garage for about 20 minutes just to give the fluids some time to circulate and make sure the battery was holding charge.

I miss my car. :(

[danewilson77]

She should drive it vice let it idle...imho.

[cakM3]

Jon, I agree with Dane....driving the car until it warms up is much better for it over allowing it to idle for a bit. It is better to put the car under load so that the transmission/diff also get movement and allow oil to circulate there as well... also it is much better to allow the car to run for a bit occasionally, which is what I do for my ///M when not driving it a long time.

Enjoy the fishing up there in Alaska! I hear it's great fishing over there! Take some pics if you can :)

[danewilson77]

Jon, I agree with Dane....driving the car until it warms up is much better for it over allowing it to idle for a bit. It is better to put the car under load so that the transmission/diff also get movement and allow oil to circulate there as well... also it is much better to allow the car to run for a bit occasionally, which is what I do for my ///M when not driving it a long time.

Enjoy the fishing up there in Alaska! I hear it's great fishing over there! Take some pics if you can :)

Was thinking about oil pressure as well.

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[JupiterBMW]

I agree with both of you, but she can't drive stick. My only other option is to let someone I don't trust drive it. Not happening. :shifty

[nike001]

Starting a car to just let it idle for a bit is worse than just leaving it go without starting it. If it's going to be started it should be taken out

[WOLFN8TR]

Just got the Bimmian iPhone mount!

Me likey....

5897

5898

[Crestwood1001]

Man your trim is a work of art

[Meric]

Dealer quoted me $520 for FCAB is this a normal price?

[Johal E32]

Dealer quoted me $520 for FCAB is this a normal price?

not sure.. But I would go to a INDY Bmw reapir shop. They should save you some money.

[danewilson77]

Dealer quoted me $520 for FCAB is this a normal price?

Parts and labor? For both FCAB's?

If so....he's not giving you the ZHP arms.

[Pip]

Man your trim is a work of art

It does look great, but I have a feeling it is a random car that bimmian took a picture of. I wouldn't mind having that trim though.

[WOLFN8TR]

It does look great, but I have a feeling it is a random car that bimmian took a picture of. I wouldn't mind having that trim though.

Those were off Bimmians website.

These are from my ZHP.
5899
5900

[imola red zhp]

Wash and wax now a drive to the City....have a good weekend mafia:D

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[danewilson77]

Looks great!

[Johal E32]

Wash and wax now a drive to the City....have a good weekend mafia:D

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put some "wet-look" on those tires ;)

Car looks great!

[Hermes]

I think my fuel pump died :( (82000miles)

[imola red zhp]

put some "wet-look" on those tires ;)

Car looks great!

I did just took the picture too soon LOL....

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[KevinC]

While the ZHP chilled in the garage at home, I scaled South Mountain today in the M Coupe. 8 years in Phoenix and had never been to the top of this thing. Shot this pic with iPhone 5, then saturated it a bit in iPhoto.

http://www.kcphotodump.net/Cars/BMW-Z4-M-Coupe/i-PtMgk5K/0/X3/IMG3613-X3.jpg

[BCS_ZHP]

Put new "sneakers" on my ZHP, all season Pilot Sports, that feels so good. Got all my non-car chores done too late to take pics, will do so tomorrow.

So does anyone coming here in 2 weeks need summer tires? The Continental Extreme Contact DW front tires have 8/32nds tread remaining, the rears are mismatched tread depth due to a replacement, one has 6+/32nds, the other 4/32nds, all have perfectly even wear with no feathering. I wanted all-seasons and I wanted to try Michelins is the reason I replaced them, damn this OCD. $100 for the front set, $50 for the rear set.

[JupiterBMW]

$100 shipped?? :biggrin

[BCS_ZHP]

No, $100 for just the tires. I don't want the hassle of shipping, just don't have the time to mess with it. Also have them listed on local CL, they'll sell, it's just a matter of time.

[cakM3]

Cleaned the garage and put these on my ///M...

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/09/23/ruda6ada.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/09/23/a4ane4es.jpg

I still have the back part to address tomorrow. Had two full bags of trash to throw away...

[UdubBadger]

:like

[Crestwood1001]

Guys I'm considering using that yellow stained glass paint on my ae's to make them match my fogs.... Would it work? And opinions

[UdubBadger]

Negative ghost rider


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[Crestwood1001]

:( that's what I was thinking


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[sna77]

Stopped by Boston Motor Werks in Belmont and got 2 new Michelin Pilot Super Sports tires put on the rear of my car... I got one season out of the rears--will get 2 out of the fronts. Also ripped out the junk Cool Carbon brake pads I installed a month ago went back to OEM pads...

Also met az3579 :thumbsup

[az3579]

Negative ghost rider


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And why not? Do you have any evidence to suggest so?
I was thinking of doing this. Need to figure out a way to do it.


Stopped by Boston Motor Werks in Belmont and got 2 new Michelin Pilot Super Sports tires put on the rear of my car... I got one season out of the rears--will get 2 out of the fronts. Also ripped out the junk Cool Carbon brake pads I installed a month ago went back to OEM pads...

Also met az3579 :thumbsup

Wish my car was anywhere near clean as yours... lol

[zhpnsnv]

Washy wash to rid myself of the guilt of a test drive.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/09/24/tusabumu.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/09/24/e9uru8us.jpg

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[danewilson77]

Guys I'm considering using that yellow stained glass paint on my ae's to make them match my fogs.... Would it work? And opinions

I'm sure it caaan be done....but I don't think I'd like it.

[Crestwood1001]

I'm just not always digging the color of them


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[UdubBadger]

my negative was for content looking good, not if it was possible. However any coating put on those I'm sure would dull down light output some.

My suggestion would be to remove um, sell um, and invest in a new set that you do like the color of.

[Crestwood1001]

I do like the color, just thought the match might look good


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[Hermes]

I think I broke it

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/2002/5A85C64B-526D-4B46-85AD-D2ADA6E660C4-1153-000001FB633C9CDD_zps8ac40105.jpg

[Hornung418]

What is it?

This post brought to you by Uncle Clark's Anti-gravity Cream. Put some on your Super Collider just before the Big Bang.

[cakM3]

That doesn't look good at all JP :eyetwitch

[Nomar06]

Front brake pads done today. Passengers side inner pad was worn down pretty good and uneven. One side of that inner pad was almost all gone.

[Crestwood1001]

Well since I only have one key for my car and it has not been working good iv been planning on buying one and replacing the battery in this one.
Browsing e46f before I found some useful info, tried it and guess what?! My key works perfect, car reacts every time
5907


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[Hermes]

it's part of the gauge cluster, specifically it's the one on the left

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/2002/09d1772a.jpg

[cakM3]

Today I sent out Ben's (new to him) OEM M3 strut bar :)

Now to wait for my BMW Performance strut bar :roundel

[Sockethead]

it's part of the gauge cluster, specifically it's the one on the left

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/2002/09d1772a.jpg
That trace on the circuit board looks pretty fried... what were the ends hooked to? You can always bypass the bad trace with a piece of wire...

[Crestwood1001]

Need some opinions, amazon dropped the ball on my go pro order. Was gonna take almost a month for it to ship so I canceled it.
Thinking of other ways to spend about 350$, was thinking tint (250$), or maybe the miromoto hid conversion kit and a high quality set of bulbs (~350$), or just get the go pro.... Help haha


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[///Maniak]

Took the Alpinas off and installed the 135's. 265's looks so great in the rear!

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/76007949/Photo%20Sep%2024%2C%207%2014%2027%20PM.jpg

[danewilson77]

Took the Alpinas off and installed the 135's. 265's looks so great in the rear!

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/76007949/Photo%20Sep%2024%2C%207%2014%2027%20PM.jpg

Agree. Looks delish!

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[Johal E32]

Put new "sneakers" on my ZHP, all season Pilot Sports, that feels so good. Got all my non-car chores done too late to take pics, will do so tomorrow.

So does anyone coming here in 2 weeks need summer tires? The Continental Extreme Contact DW front tires have 8/32nds tread remaining, the rears are mismatched tread depth due to a replacement, one has 6+/32nds, the other 4/32nds, all have perfectly even wear with no feathering. I wanted all-seasons and I wanted to try Michelins is the reason I replaced them, damn this OCD. $100 for the front set, $50 for the rear set.

I'm going to place an order with the tire shop tomorrow for some Michelin a/s pilot sports as well. I like the sound of their Z-speed rating, and 45k mile tread wear warranty.

What do you guys think? Or should I get the Primacy mxm4? The downside is, they are H-rated and not as "sporty" dry traction. The upside is the 55k mile tread warranty! And the price difference is only $1. They are also 2 lbs lighter than the pilot sports. I think that matters with a heavy zhp wheel :)

[Meric]

This is a message to all bugs that are out there.. #MafiaAtWerk

http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/6332/img0809aj.jpg

[///Maniak]

^ *like

[nike001]

Kind of got some things around to put something in my car that should have came in it from the factory :shifty

[Johal E32]

Kind of got some things around to put something in my car that should have came in it from the factory :shifty

alarm? I think I saw you post about how you wanted to get one. I find it funny that we both had similar cars and neither had alarms :rofl

I kinda miss that zhp.. sigh*

[Crestwood1001]

alarm? I think I saw you post about how you wanted to get one. I find it funny that we both had similar cars and neither had alarms :rofl

I kinda miss that zhp.. But it's eh..

+1 my guess to


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[Meric]

I put the alarm so happy with it. :) When you leave your windows open and someone walks by alarm goes off. xD Watching their face's priceless :) I never tried the senser at the back. :/

[cakM3]

Took the Alpinas off and installed the 135's. 265's looks so great in the rear!

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/76007949/Photo%20Sep%2024%2C%207%2014%2027%20PM.jpg
:like


This is a message to all bugs that are out there.. #MafiaAtWerk

http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/6332/img0809aj.jpg

:like

[nike001]

alarm? I think I saw you post about how you wanted to get one. I find it funny that we both had similar cars and neither had alarms :rofl

I kinda miss that zhp.. sigh*

Heh, yeah you guessed it. I was kind of hoping I'd stir the pot and someone would jump the gun an assume I was doing an s54 swap or an LSD swap.

You guys know me too well to know that I'm too broke to pull anything of that magnitude off

[midlandtech]

ordered bilstein sport shocks, shifter bushings, and should have new tires on my doorstep today

[nike001]

^no springs to match the shocks?

[midlandtech]

none yet.. still up in the air on it I really worry about it being too low

[JKO_ZHP]

Got to campus 10 min late = had to go through 3 different parking structures til I found a spot on the 5th floor under the sun....

[toddness]

BBS RE's w/Pilots - Thank you, John!

Detail is overdue...

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[danewilson77]

....................I really worry about it being too low

Does.not.compute

[midlandtech]

Does.not.compute

Lol I know those words do not exist in the land of Wilson but I scrape already and don't wanna trash my precious


~Steve
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[webster]

BBS RE's w/Pilots - Thank you, John!

Detail is overdue...

5931

looks great! how do they feel compared to the 135s?

[derbo]

im jelly for those rims :) Looks great todd!

[toddness]

how do they feel compared to the 135s?

Not much more than a quick test drive under the belt, though I sensed a bit of increased understeer. Perhaps it just felt more 'nimble'. Either the reduced weight, different tires, or the increased rear wheel width is contributing, or the combination thereof (duh?).

Really don't mind the increased stagger , as I don't plan on tracking it. I am sure this driver will adjust.

[Hermes]

So apparently my starter died (I'll have to change the fuel pump myself but thankfully that is much easier), also getting my tranny mounts changed. All this for $100 copay and I had an E90 loaner

[danewilson77]

So apparently my starter died (I'll have to change the fuel pump myself but thankfully that is much easier), also getting my tranny mounts changed. All this for $100 copay and I had an E90 loaner

Nice deal.

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[Hermes]

thank bro, I'm so happy I bought this warranty. Now I'm getting sad I didnt buy more miles. I have around 2 years/19k miles left on it

[S85FTW]

Clayed, compounded, waxed and ready for h20.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/4D08A839-4561-4CD6-973A-917150620A10-7656-000004475772BEA4.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/232655F4-F3B7-4D3E-A9C4-372D67C2FDD4-7656-000004475D94BF8A.jpg
Minor casualty from all that rubbing.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/9222E9AC-19A4-45C4-B04D-8DEA4903A130-7656-00000447782DEBD2.jpg

[cakM3]

Kris.....a random orbital buffer will reduce blisters...;)

Today after work my radio stopped working when I tried to power it on. No matter how many times I tried to push the power button the radio stayed off so I drove home w/o tunes... checked fuses and they were all good. I then texted Steve (SNA77) and he told me to disconnect the battery and leave it disconnected for at least 16 minutes to reset all modules. I did this and reconnected the battery....turned my car on and then turned on the radio.....it worked flawlessly....

Learned something today, didn't cross my mind to disconnect my battery to reset my modules. A big thanks to Steve for his recommendation! :thumbsup

[midlandtech]

Kris.....a random orbital buffer will reduce blisters...;)

Today after work my radio stopped working when I tried to power it on. No matter how many times I tried to push the power button the radio stayed off so I drove home w/o tunes... checked fuses and they were all good. I then texted Steve (SNA77) and he told me to disconnect the battery and leave it disconnected for at least 16 minutes to reset all modules. I did this and reconnected the battery....turned my car on and then turned on the radio.....it worked flawlessly....

Learned something today, didn't cross my mind to disconnect my battery to reset my modules. A big thanks to Steve for his recommendation! :thumbsup

If you in plug the batt like that and your sharked will you have to reshark the car?


~Steve
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[danewilson77]

If you in plug the batt like that and your sharked will you have to reshark the car?


~Steve
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No. Unplugging a car will not do that.

But if BMW updates your car to latest software, it will overwrite the Shark, and you will have to Shark it again.

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[sna77]

Kris.....a random orbital buffer will reduce blisters...;)

Today after work my radio stopped working when I tried to power it on. No matter how many times I tried to push the power button the radio stayed off so I drove home w/o tunes... checked fuses and they were all good. I then texted Steve (SNA77) and he told me to disconnect the battery and leave it disconnected for at least 16 minutes to reset all modules. I did this and reconnected the battery....turned my car on and then turned on the radio.....it worked flawlessly....

Learned something today, didn't cross my mind to disconnect my battery to reset my modules. A big thanks to Steve for his recommendation! :thumbsup


Happy to help... Obviously I've been down that road before. :) Car computers are just like any other computer... Computer software has bugs, and it's amazing how pulling the plug on anything electrical can solve many problems..

Speaking of BMW53 radios... Our 2004 cars will have an older part #. I replaced mine with the 65126988276 part number a few years ago. It was $200 with the core of my old BM53 radio, which is a great deal. It was a remanufactured unit that had the final software revision on it (radios are not software upgradeable). Basically all the kinks had been worked out, updated etc (There were SIX newer revisions than my 2004 radio). Requires no coding, and is a direct plug and play replacement.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=AV53&mospid=47725&btnr=65_0496&hg=65&fg=05&hl=83

[WOLFN8TR]

But if BMW updates your car to latest software, it will overwrite the Shark, and you will have to Shark it again.

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How can you tell if your ZHP has the latest software available?

[danewilson77]

How can you tell if your ZHP has the latest software available?

I think you can tell via Carsoft, or the other coding software the guys use here.

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[gr330zhp]

5934

Finally installed! Was sitting in my garage for a couple years haha. Ordering another for driver's seat tonight.

Sent from my POS Droid. -_-

[Crestwood1001]

I to am ordering another for the drivers side.


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[johnrando]

BBS RE's w/Pilots - Thank you, John!

Detail is overdue...

5931

Congrats!

[KevinC]

I to am ordering another for the drivers side.

Looks like an excellent place to store one's legal pharmaceuticals. :pimp

[cakM3]

Happy to help... Obviously I've been down that road before. :) Car computers are just like any other computer... Computer software has bugs, and it's amazing how pulling the plug on anything electrical can solve many problems..

Speaking of BMW53 radios... Our 2004 cars will have an older part #. I replaced mine with the 65126988276 part number a few years ago. It was $200 with the core of my old BM53 radio, which is a great deal. It was a remanufactured unit that had the final software revision on it (radios are not software upgradeable). Basically all the kinks had been worked out, updated etc (There were SIX newer revisions than my 2004 radio). Requires no coding, and is a direct plug and play replacement.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=AV53&mospid=47725&btnr=65_0496&hg=65&fg=05&hl=83

Steve,
Perhaps I should look into this! If I get it would you mind coming down to help me with the swap?

[UdubBadger]

Oh herro peeky
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[nike001]

^I wish I had the money to do that. One of my passenger door speakers is just about blown and it annoys me to no end.

[Go Horns!]

Installed the new battery this morning.

[zhpnsnv]

Installed the new battery this morning.

Was the plastic piece above the battery a PITA to remove? I hate that stupid thing.

[danewilson77]

Painted the hood shock absorbers and mating holes.

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/IMAG1772.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/IMAG1770.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/IMAG1771.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/IMAG1769.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/IMAG1774.jpg

[das boots]

Looks good. What kind of paint did you use????

[WOLFN8TR]

I think you can tell via Carsoft, or the other coding software the guys use here.

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Thanks...

[///Maniak]

Installed the strut bar I got today from Charlie (cakM3):

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/76007949/Photo%20Sep%2026%2C%207%2046%2037%20PM%20%281%29.j pg

[Ricky Reevey]

Today I replaced my passenger window regulator and when all was said and done, I installed an OEM Aux input. Easy DIY for both and extremely happy about the Aux.

[danewilson77]

Looks good. What kind of paint did you use????

Krylon, flat black.

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[danewilson77]

Installed the strut bar I got today from Charlie (cakM3):

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/76007949/Photo%20Sep%2026%2C%207%2046%2037%20PM%20%281%29.j pg

OEM ///M3. Looks nice. How's the fit and finish? I had read some less than perfect reviews.

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[Johal E32]

^ I had the oem m3 bar on the old zhp and no complaints. It fit's perfectly fine, just some nuts and bolts and turning the ratchet!

[Gordo_GT]

Painted the hood shock absorbers and mating holes.

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/IMAG1772.jpg

I thought it was a home surround sound tower speaker.

[UdubBadger]

Got the front doors done for BSW upgrade tonight. Broke a few door clips, doh.


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[Meric]

Test drove a 05 ZHP Coupe with dinan airbox kit & high throttle body thing (dnt know what it is -.- ) Car didnt seem anything different than mine. I liked the 6800 RPM limit but something weird with it.. It wasnt pulling good enough maybe i got used to it.. It also had SuperSprint exhaust which is okay and not loud.

[Pip]

Got the front doors done for BSW upgrade tonight. Broke a few door clips, doh.


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Seth I'm really interested to see what you think of the setup and how it plays with the dynavin clone.

Kinda interested in the lows as well compared to the stock system.

[johnrando]

Seth, definitely want to hear about your BSW experience. (See what I did there?)

[Pip]

Lol


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[cakM3]

Installed the strut bar I got today from Charlie (cakM3):

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/76007949/Photo%20Sep%2026%2C%207%2046%2037%20PM%20%281%29.j pg

Nice to see my strut bar arrived undamaged! :thumbsup

Looks great Ben! :)

[UdubBadger]

Always an adventure with shipping isn't it?


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[cakM3]

Always an adventure with shipping isn't it?


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Ain't that the truth!!!

Seth...the wait is what is killing me right now! My strut bar is scheduled to arrive this Friday.....going to leave a note on my door for alternate delivery and signature if I'm not home......can't wait to get mine installed on the ///M...:)

[UdubBadger]

Seth I'm really interested to see what you think of the setup and how it plays with the dynavin clone.

Kinda interested in the lows as well compared to the stock system.

It handles lows a lot better but I noticed already it separates the highs differently thank stock HK and now less is going through the tweeters and more into the mid drivers so the sound is located lower in the car.


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[cakM3]

Seth, compared to the OE HK speaker setup, how do you like the BSWs?

[danewilson77]

OEM ///M3. Looks nice. How's the fit and finish? I had read some less than perfect reviews.

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Bump.

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[cakM3]

OEM ///M3. Looks nice. How's the fit and finish? I had read some less than perfect reviews.

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Dane,

I think from people who didn't have a good fit is because the strut tower tops weren't flat and they had fitment issues as a result. For strut towers that are flat like ours, there should be no fitment issues whatsoever. When Ben texted me he was very happy with the strut bar and texted me the picture he had posted here. Looks like fitment was perfect and I'm happy he loves his new strut bar :thumbsup

[///Maniak]

Sorry about the delay, guys. The fitment is perfect. Since the ends are separate from the bar in the middle, it actually allows for a decent amount of adjustment before you tighten it down.

[Smilez]

bought these LM's https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/383517_10151103941302825_703723859_n.jpg

[danewilson77]

Those are gonna loop dhope.

[Sockethead]

It handles lows a lot better but I noticed already it separates the highs differently thank stock HK and now less is going through the tweeters and more into the mid drivers so the sound is located lower in the car.

I noticed the same thinng when I installed the BSWs. I was able to adjust it to my liking though.
Also, they'll sound even better once they are broken in...

[cakM3]

... Speaking of BMW53 radios... Our 2004 cars will have an older part #. I replaced mine with the 65126988276 part number a few years ago. It was $200 with the core of my old BM53 radio, which is a great deal. It was a remanufactured unit that had the final software revision on it (radios are not software upgradeable). Basically all the kinks had been worked out, updated etc (There were SIX newer revisions than my 2004 radio). Requires no coding, and is a direct plug and play replacement.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=AV53&mospid=47725&btnr=65_0496&hg=65&fg=05&hl=83

Funny thing Steve, is that I checked with the parts guys here at BMW of Newport and they couldn't find the remanufactured radio under that part number (65126988276). What they found for a replacement BM53 radio for navigation equipped cars had a very high price tag.....like $2,400!
:jawdrop

Naaahhh, if my radio were to fail, I would then be looking for other alternatives such as RealOEM, or Dynavin....there's no way I will shell that much money for an OEM radio....that's crazy :rofl

[midlandtech]

No. Unplugging a car will not do that.

But if BMW updates your car to latest software, it will overwrite the Shark, and you will have to Shark it again.

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Is it just a matter of re installing the software as was done initially or do you need to revert to stock prior to having a shop update the software

[///Maniak]

Forgot to mention that yesterday I had the valve cover gasket and spark plugs replaced. We also did the Beisan Systems vanos repair kit. Slowly chipping away!

Now, I'm just waiting for my Mtech II bumper to arrive.:rockon

[nike001]

Installed the strut bar I got today from Charlie (cakM3):



Nice pick up on the bar. I didn't even know Charlie was selling his.

I've been looking for this bar lately but can't find any good deals. If you don't mind my asking, how much did you pick it up for?

[cakM3]

Nice pick up on the bar. I didn't even know Charlie was selling his.

I've been looking for this bar lately but can't find any good deals. If you don't mind my asking, how much did you pick it up for?

Dalton,

I traded Ben my OE M3 strut bar for his BMW Performance cf strut bar + some money......couldn't pass on Ben's offer and I really wanted to have the Performance strut bar for my ///M :)

Wasn't initially planning to sell my OE M3 strut bar until I saw Ben's for sale thread....now I will have two BMWs that have this rare strut bar...;)

[///Maniak]

Nice pick up on the bar. I didn't even know Charlie was selling his.

I've been looking for this bar lately but can't find any good deals. If you don't mind my asking, how much did you pick it up for?

I've usually seen them go for about $200, which is essentially what I paid for this one. Have you been keeping an eye out on Ebay and E46fanatics?

[Hermes]

thinking about making a functional ram air hood for the 2002 but not sure about efficiency with the carb setup

[nike001]

bought these LM's

reps eh? :shifty


I've usually seen them go for about $200, which is essentially what I got this one for. Have you been keeping an eye out on Ebay and E46fanatics?

Yeah, here and there.. when I remember lol.

I have other things that should be on my plate though. A potential cat-back trade in the works & I need a new sunroof shade. So those items are a couple hundred dollars. There's a nice one for $200 on e46f but I'm not sure I wanna spend that right now..

[webster]

dropped my ZHP off at the shop for the Dr Vanos kit, VCG and spark plugs. picking her up tomorrow.

[mLuMaN83]

Quick interior wipedown. Nothing special.

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s268/mluman83/DF66D71F-21D0-4AB6-ABB6-493B0D83FD60-156-000000048D3F1C48.jpg

[danewilson77]

reps eh? :shifty



Yeah, here and there.. when I remember lol.

I have other things that should be on my plate though. A potential cat-back trade in the works & I need a new sunroof shade. So those items are a couple hundred dollars. There's a nice one for $200 on e46f but I'm not sure I wanna spend that right now..

Winning.

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=947056

I almost just pulled the string on this @ $413.00 shipped.

EDIT: Saw this as well....:shifty

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=947050

[johnrando]

Winning.

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=947056

I almost just pulled the string on this @ $413.00 shipped.

EDIT: Saw this as well....:shifty

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=947050

OMG Dane. I don't envy that decision. It's so close, yet so far. Whatcha gonna do?

[danewilson77]

Mmmmm....

[quikryptonite]

Flushed the brake fluid in my E30 last weekend. The stuff in the system was disgusting. After a little bit of ATE Super Blue, it's like a whole new brake system. Although, I have question. I was humming along great, and on the front driverside bleeder valve, it was stripped. I had to use some channel locks to open and close the valve.

How easy is it to change the valve itself?

[UdubBadger]

Ain't that the truth!!!

Seth...the wait is what is killing me right now! My strut bar is scheduled to arrive this Friday.....going to leave a note on my door for alternate delivery and signature if I'm not home......can't wait to get mine installed on the ///M...:)

hahaha. nice buddy. just think of it as a gift for the weekend.

just rest assured that a strut bar is probably a lot harder to break than say oh... a pair of e90 m3 seats. #UPSFail #dudeyoubrokemyseats

[UdubBadger]

Seth, compared to the OE HK speaker setup, how do you like the BSWs?

I honestly think the Dynavin did most of the improving on the stereo before when I swapped that this winter. Yesterday when installing, I left one side BSW and one side HK and the difference was marginal. I liked that the HK had a lot of highs coming out of the tweeters - at ear level. The BSW seems to have more highs working though the middrivers and saves the tweeters for the extreme highs. The HK midbass flops in comparison to the BSW though, not sure if its just the way the speaker handles the lower sounds, if its equalized out at a higher Hz or what but much less distortion at a higher volume which means my basslink can get the bass bump in the stereo EQ to make it pound without me worrying about blowing the door speakers. Swapped out both front doors so far, will do rears tomorrow. Thinking of experimenting with HK tweeters and BSW everything else just to see what it sounds like, I gotta go back into the drives side to move the wiring over and replace a few clips I broke. #poundedthedoorpanelbackintoplacelikeabause

[UdubBadger]

I noticed the same thinng when I installed the BSWs. I was able to adjust it to my liking though.
Also, they'll sound even better once they are broken in...

should be broken in, the PO said he used them for about 5-6 months before he sold his car. :dunno

Don't get me wrong, they sound good, just think the Dynavin made the big jump and these are just closing the very small gap from very good to great. Now it's all about small tweaks to my liking.

[johnrando]

Mmmmm....


You KNOW I want you to do that beautiful c/f strut bar. That's a lot of dough though.

EDIT: Seth, just read your BSW post, good info. Keep it coming. I might just get front mids, instead of front mids and front tweets.

[cakM3]

Winning.

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=947056

I almost just pulled the string on this @ $413.00 shipped.

EDIT: Saw this as well....:shifty

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=947050

Dane...that price for the OEM M3 strut bar is awesome....also fair pricing for the other strut bar......:thumbsup

do it!!!:pimp

@ John....still a fair price considering it could go for more......also this bar is rare.....

[danewilson77]

Tough for me to justify $600 on something we have all pretty much admitted as being aesthetic (except for prevention of strut tower mushrooming), especially when I need new headlights....or a lighting source.

I drove to work the other morning....in the pitch black.....with no headlights on.....only A/E's and fogs. I didn't notice till I got to work and flipped the headlight switch.

[johnrando]

Tough for me to justify $600 on something we have all pretty much admitted as being aesthetic (except for prevention of strut tower mushrooming), especially when I need new headlights....or a lighting source.

I drove to work the other morning....in the pitch black.....with no headlights on.....only A/E's and fogs. I didn't notice till I got to work and flipped the headlight switch.

Totally get that. Just make sure you won't kick yourself in the future for skipping out. It won't be the last time it's available anyway, but a good one at this price might not be for awhile. Too bad it's not on the OUTSIDE of the car. :)

[cakM3]

Tough for me to justify $600 on something we have all pretty much admitted as being aesthetic (except for prevention of strut tower mushrooming), especially when I need new headlights....or a lighting source.

I drove to work the other morning....in the pitch black.....with no headlights on.....only A/E's and fogs. I didn't notice till I got to work and flipped the headlight switch.

I hear you Dane....hopefully the guy selling his OEM M3 strut bar will respond very soon....

[nike001]

Winning.

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=947056

]

Damn Dane. I had my eye on that one
-____-


Anyone wanna buy a magnaflow muffler? :shifty

[danewilson77]

Damn Dane. I had my eye on that one
-____-


Anyone wanna buy a magnaflow muffler? :shifty

It's not likely he's gonna answer. We'll see.

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

[UdubBadger]

You KNOW I want you to do that beautiful c/f strut bar. That's a lot of dough though.

EDIT: Seth, just read your BSW post, good info. Keep it coming. I might just get front mids, instead of front mids and front tweets.

will report back tomorrow sir

[Crestwood1001]

Damn Dane. I had my eye on that one
-____-


Anyone wanna buy a magnaflow muffler? :shifty

I still do.... Eventually


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[Johal E32]

just ordered a German plate for the wagon. I'll probably put it on the rear, behind my CA license plate. I guess two plates on the rear makes up for the lack of my front plate :)

[Smilez]

installed my new wheels https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/552143_10151105395202825_1196586564_n.jpg

[cakM3]

Very nice!!! :thumbsup

[Ryans323i]

installed my new wheels https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/552143_10151105395202825_1196586564_n.jpg

Saw the pic on instagram. They look great!

[Smilez]

i didn't want an agressive offset in the rear because i may rub. now i think i want 10mm rear spacers haha

[johnrando]

:like

[cakM3]

Received my BMW Performance cf strut bar from Ben this morning :)
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/09/28/a7ehahy6.jpg

Unpacked it
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/IMG_5136.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/09/28/9etu8yze.jpg

Then proceeded to mount this beautiful bar on my ///M this morning prior to going to work today :biggrin

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/IMG_5139.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/IMG_5140.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/IMG_5141.jpg

Love how this bar looks against my S54 :drool
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/IMG_5142.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/IMG_5143.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/IMG_5145.jpg

Its perfect for coilovers as well! :thumbsup
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/IMG_5144.jpg

Yeah, as you can see... I'm excited! ;) I still have to mod the battery terminal over the weekend to fully complete my Performance bar install....going to be fun ;)

[elric]

Charlie .... Great addition to an already beautiful car.

[UdubBadger]

nice Charlie :drool

[cakM3]

Thanks Jeff and Seth!!! I'm trying to get the ///M ready for next year's SIGFest.....should be a treat for you guys...;)

[alexandre]

Noob question. What purpose do these serve ?

[UdubBadger]

massive bling










oh... and they hold the front struts together for stability in the suspension.

[cakM3]

I agree with Seth....massive "baller" bling...;)

Seeing that they come from BMW Performance, they also serve a functional purpose of adding more stability to the front struts/suspension...

you can fulfill this function with much cheaper strut bars but I had to have this for my BMW...:)

[webster]

looks great Charlie!

[johnrando]

Noob question. What purpose do these serve ?

Looks great Charlie. And, I agree with the others. It's really about engine bling, but it does help prevent tower mushrooming and it purportedly reduces chassis flex. Can't imagine the e46 chassis flexes all that much but I'm guessing my vert would, so I got it to. Here's a blurb from Turner Motorsports.

"BMWs need some added chassis strengthening in the front. You may notice some "chassis flex" when cornering or driving over a bumpy road. The reason for this is the incredible amount of force being applied to front strut towers. They have a tendency to flex when force is applied to them. Tying the strut towers together with a brace reduces the amount of flex and soldifies your car's chassis."

[///Maniak]

Received my BMW Performance cf strut bar from Ben this morning :)


Looks great! Glad you like it.


installed my new wheels https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/552143_10151105395202825_1196586564_n.jpg

More. Pics. Nao.

*please*

Also, specs/brand/etc.?

[cakM3]

Thanks everyone for your compliments :thumbsup

If I didn't by chance see the for sale thread last week I would have most likely missed out! A big shout out to Ben for this rare find! :thumbsup

[Smilez]

LOOKS good Charlie. i have rotora front and rear strut bars and does make a difference.



Looks great! Glad you like it.



More. Pics. Nao.

*please*

Also, specs/brand/etc.?

no pics :shifty i'll get some pics. once i paint my CF CSL trunk Tiag, repaint my front bumper.

they are 18x8.5 ET35 rear 18x9.5 ET45 (i should have gotten better offset in the rear but wasn't too sure with the x9.5) oh well ill install some spacers later

They are BBS Lm's replicas. Wifey doesn't like the red BBS caps haha. maybe if i get some blue or black ones.

[alexandre]

Looks great Charlie. And, I agree with the others. It's really about engine bling, but it does help prevent tower mushrooming and it purportedly reduces chassis flex. Can't imagine the e46 chassis flexes all that much but I'm guessing my vert would, so I got it to. Here's a blurb from Turner Motorsports.

"BMWs need some added chassis strengthening in the front. You may notice some "chassis flex" when cornering or driving over a bumpy road. The reason for this is the incredible amount of force being applied to front strut towers. They have a tendency to flex when force is applied to them. Tying the strut towers together with a brace reduces the amount of flex and soldifies your car's chassis."

Good to know. Thanks for the enlightenment :)

[Ryans323i]

Charlie, the bar looks great. I've already told you, it's not fair that you have two! :biggrin


LOOKS good Charlie. i have rotora front and rear strut bars and does make a difference.




no pics :shifty i'll get some pics. once i paint my CF CSL trunk Tiag, repaint my front bumper.

they are 18x8.5 ET35 rear 18x9.5 ET45 (i should have gotten better offset in the rear but wasn't too sure with the x9.5) oh well ill install some spacers later

They are BBS Lm's replicas. Wifey doesn't like the red BBS caps haha. maybe if i get some blue or black ones.

I know a couple guys on here have the black ones, even though their Imolas are wearing the red ones (which look better anyways!). Might see if they'll sell them to ya.

[danewilson77]

I have a set of black in my tool box. 10/10 condition wise.

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

[Hornung418]

Blue BBS caps are retarded-hard to find.

This post brought to you by Uncle Clark's Anti-gravity Cream. Put some on your Super Collider just before the Big Bang.

[danewilson77]

Blue BBS caps are retarded-hard to find.

This post brought to you by Uncle Clark's Anti-gravity Cream. Put some on your Super Collider just before the Big Bang.

Do they even still make blue?

http://www.purems.com/products/product.php/II=77

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

[Smilez]

DANEY boy you have black ones? cuanto?

[Hornung418]

Do they even still make blue?

http://www.purems.com/products/product.php/II=77

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showpost.php?p=14758925&postcount=1801

[Ryans323i]

Those blue ones were purdy! How come they looked huge though? Did he ever post pics of them on the car?

[Hornung418]

Yeah just delete the postcount in the url and head to the last pages.

This post brought to you by Uncle Clark's Anti-gravity Cream. Put some on your Super Collider just before the Big Bang.

[danewilson77]

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showpost.php?p=14758925&postcount=1801

I want to say those aren't real BBS center caps.

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

[Hornung418]

They're from BBS Japan.

This post brought to you by Uncle Clark's Anti-gravity Cream. Put some on your Super Collider just before the Big Bang.

[danewilson77]

They're from BBS Japan.

This post brought to you by Uncle Clark's Anti-gravity Cream. Put some on your Super Collider just before the Big Bang.

Understood.

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA