What did you do for your ZHP/BMW today?

[Hermes]

E30 Sport Seats, dog approved

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/C8289CE9-4DB1-49BD-AF46-4AF89205A6A6-2785-00000374A324D748.jpg

[zj96sc]

Many moons ago I left the pax door on my M3 open for about 45 seconds to go back inside and grab something - came back outside to this sight:

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-w3_XSNEj6KI/UJCqxcK_fBI/AAAAAAAAEkM/uRlwKoF664k/s700/carolina+cup+002.jpg

[cakM3]

E30 Sport Seats, dog approved

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/C8289CE9-4DB1-49BD-AF46-4AF89205A6A6-2785-00000374A324D748.jpg

JP, I love your dog! :thumbsup

[JKO_ZHP]

http://oi46.tinypic.com/11tu59x.jpg
Cleaned up the engine bay a little, there was a ton of dust and some small debris here and there.

While uploading the pic above, the security code was this:
http://oi46.tinypic.com/2e3y061.jpg
Pretty excited since it (the intake) is my first official performance (+HP) mod. Whether it was interior or exterior, I was always used to doing visual/aesthetics mods before even in my other E46.

[Ryans323i]

Many moons ago I left the pax door on my M3 open for about 45 seconds to go back inside and grab something - came back outside to this sight:

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-w3_XSNEj6KI/UJCqxcK_fBI/AAAAAAAAEkM/uRlwKoF664k/s700/carolina+cup+002.jpg

That's adorable. Nice purse too!

[JupiterBMW]

Ahhhh, I'm so excited I finally get to contribute to this thread again!!! :biggrin :biggrin :biggrin

I just placed the order for my exhaust... Dinan of course! Today is the last day for their 15% off sale, so I decided to go for it.

Of course, the dealer said I would need to purchase the two pipe clamps separately, at $40/each... I couldn't believe that Dinan wouldn't include them, so I called Dinan direct and yes, they are in fact included in the box... Not sure what is up with the dealer... :shifty

But anyway, super stoked! When I get home, I should have a complete new brake package and exhaust waiting for me! :)

[johnrando]

Looks good Jonathon. Dinan is having a 15% off sale that ends today, so I took advantage and bought their STEP s/w. There are only a few companies that do it, and the place to install was well recommended and an easy drive away. The shifts are now quicker and crisper. It's not a big difference, but it is a difference, and I like the results. The quicker shifts really help in M mode.

EDIT: Great news Jon. We must have been posting at the same time as I didn't see yours. Looking forward to the review.

[JKO_ZHP]

E30 Sport Seats, dog approved

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/C8289CE9-4DB1-49BD-AF46-4AF89205A6A6-2785-00000374A324D748.jpg

I want your dog :biggrin

[JKO_ZHP]

Looks good Jonathon. Dinan is having a 15% off sale that ends today, so I took advantage and bought their STEP s/w. There are only a few companies that do it, and the place to install was well recommended and an easy drive away. The shifts are now quicker and crisper. It's not a big difference, but it is a difference, and I like the results. The quicker shifts really help in M mode.

EDIT: Great news Jon. We must have been posting at the same time as I didn't see yours. Looking forward to the review.

Yeah I saw their discount on Facebook for a while now, thought about getting their intake, performance software, and high flow throttle body but then I saw that their locations are way up there in NorCal...
Btw, you can just call me Jko for short, since there's more than a few Jon's around here. JKO works too but it feels like I'm getting yelled at with all caps :eeps

[johnrando]

Avus in Burbank/Glendale is an authorized dealer jko. See what I did there? :)

[JKO_ZHP]

.....:shifty
Well.....I think I'll stick with the bar and intake for now.

[JupiterBMW]

Ahh good to hear you got the software John! I honestly wanted to get the intake and strut bar at the same time, but I just can't spare the cash right now. I will make another big purchase at tax return time. :)

Either way, I'm very happy to get home and get the exhaust on!


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[328ioc]

Swapped stock air filter for AFE ProDry, plus added Rogue Engineering RaceBar

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l629/jeff57ax/2012-10-30_17-06-14_222.jpg

Wow I really like that strut bar. I might need to look into that.

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[danewilson77]

Wow I really like that strut bar. I might need to look into that.

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Also look into the Mason Engineering Race strut bar.

http://www.masonengineering.net/Subpages/E46.htm

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/E46RacingFront.jpg

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[HokieZHP]

That thing just looks so aggressive!


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[danewilson77]

That thing just looks so aggressive!


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Yeah....been eye balling it for about a month as I'm in the market for one.

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[nike001]

wth is going on in that engine bay?

secondary air pump & windshield washer delete.. and maybe some aftermarket oil cooling?

[danewilson77]

wth is going on in that engine bay?

secondary air pump & windshield washer delete.. and maybe some aftermarket oil cooling?

I dunno, but its baller.

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[nike001]

Track rat status

[Hermes]

I have a Mason bar on the 2002, great quality

[az3579]

Rinsed the salty shit that this BS hurricane blew on my car (while parked in BETWEEN two houses mind you, no more than 15 feet apart).

Before:

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa192/az3579/Automotive/BMW%20E46%20330i%20ZHP/Exterior/84138D74-4581-48BC-84B3-7D977ABB4665-10912-00000FE1E3F80F06.jpg

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa192/az3579/Automotive/BMW%20E46%20330i%20ZHP/Exterior/1B9B9D1B-8418-4735-A3C2-880189EC8F4E-10912-00000FE1F9D52044.jpg

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa192/az3579/Automotive/BMW%20E46%20330i%20ZHP/Exterior/42D02227-C4CF-4E07-A42A-DE4C829D249E-10912-00000FE20471AACD.jpg


And now, the wheels look BALLIN' clean:

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa192/az3579/Automotive/BMW%20E46%20330i%20ZHP/Exterior/4040B5C2-1F07-4FE1-98B2-BF8A89B90119-10912-00000FE21183FB17.jpg

Didn't wipe the rest of the car because that would have scratched badly. This wasn't a full wash, just a power rinse with Sonax and car wash water. Bad for paint, but a helluva lot better than salty shit covering my open areas in the paint such as rock chips and the scrapes I have on the side...

[Hornung418]

wth is going on in that engine bay?

secondary air pump & windshield washer delete.. and maybe some aftermarket oil cooling?

:shifty

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/01/hy8yna4y.jpg

Problem?

Trollface.jpg

[HokieZHP]

Rinsed the salty shit that this BS hurricane blew on my car (while parked in BETWEEN two houses mind you, no more than 15 feet apart).


This is on deck for me Friday. Mine is filthy from the storm. Thinking of powerwashing it before I actually wash it to prevent scratching

[BCS_ZHP]

Chris,
Did you leave a black Polo hat here?

[HokieZHP]

No sir, I do not own a black polo hat.

[BCS_ZHP]

Okay, adding it to the will-call list. One short 3/8" extension and one long 3/8" extension (Justin's) are already in that box.

[danewilson77]

Okay, adding it to the will-call list. One short 3/8" extension and one long 3/8" extension (Justin's) are already in that box.

Are you saying I left my extensions there?

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[BCS_ZHP]

Someone did...

[Hornung418]

Yeah I left a lot of tools there. :facepalm

Went out and bought the extensions and a new 3/8" ratchet.

[BCS_ZHP]

Tools found - craftsman 3/8" ratchet, 3/8" 6" extension, 3/8" 1" extension
Tools lost - several screw drivers, Phillips & straight, pair of pliers, a couple of 1/4" sockets
All good, will get those back to Justin on next visit/meet

[Hornung418]

Thanks bruce. Will double check for unknown tools.

[danewilson77]

I will check my bag. I'm a Kolbolt guy.

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[Johnmadd]

Tools found - craftsman 3/8" ratchet, 3/8" 6" extension, 3/8" 1" extension
Tools lost - several screw drivers, Phillips & straight, pair of pliers, a couple of 1/4" sockets
All good, will get those back to Justin on next visit/meet

Does that ratchet have a black handle and swivel head?

[JKO_ZHP]

Parked her on the first floor for once and glued the passenger side to the pillar away from the car in the other spot. Just in case, you never know....
http://oi47.tinypic.com/2h6sefr.jpg
Found this interesting link: http://oldschool.com.br/post/34757594846/sequencia-de-provocacoes-entre-as-marcas-bmw :rofl:rofl:rofl

[328ioc]

Also look into the Mason Engineering Race strut bar.

http://www.masonengineering.net/Subpages/E46.htm

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/E46RacingFront.jpg

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Werd....Good Looking out DW Thanks.

[PHZ]

Parked her on the first floor for once and glued the passenger side to the pillar away from the car in the other spot. Just in case, you never know....
http://oi47.tinypic.com/2h6sefr.jpg
Found this interesting link: http://oldschool.com.br/post/34757594846/sequencia-de-provocacoes-entre-as-marcas-bmw :rofl:rofl:rofl

nice!

The ONLY problem i found with that space is the fact peeps sometimes squeeze past and allow their bags to brush against the car... but you may have alleviated that by the proximity to column.

We should try to see if either space adjacent to ours opens up sometime today to move them beside each other for the mafia photograph.

[BCS_ZHP]

John,
No, the ratchet is the low budget Craftsman 3/8ths, non-swivel head that normally comes in an entry a level socket set.
Bruce

[Jorge86]

For the last couple of days I have been hearing a low growling when starting up around the driver side of the engine,sound like around the floorboard by the pedals. For home for the gym yesterday and I decided to research it. Went out to the vehicle and car would not start. I had just park it 5 mins before. Was about to go to Julian in my only day off this week. Turned out to be the fuel pump. Replaced fuel pump and filter. Also replaced spark plugs. Runs way better with new plugs. Feels like a lot more power. I am just glad that it decided to break down here in my driveway and not Julian which is about an hour from here.

[BimmerWill]

For the last couple of days I have been hearing a low growling when starting up around the driver side of the engine,sound like around the floorboard by the pedals. For home for the gym yesterday and I decided to research it. Went out to the vehicle and car would not start. I had just park it 5 mins before. Was about to go to Julian in my only day off this week. Turned out to be the fuel pump. Replaced fuel pump and filter. Also replaced spark plugs. Runs way better with new plugs. Feels like a lot more power. I am just glad that it decided to break down here in my driveway and not Julian which is about an hour from here.

Its amazing sometimes what a little maintenance will do for these vehicles..at least the butt dyno says so :)

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[danewilson77]

For the last couple of days I have been hearing a low growling when starting up around the driver side of the engine,sound like around the floorboard by the pedals. For home for the gym yesterday and I decided to research it. Went out to the vehicle and car would not start. I had just park it 5 mins before. Was about to go to Julian in my only day off this week. Turned out to be the fuel pump. Replaced fuel pump and filter. Also replaced spark plugs. Runs way better with new plugs. Feels like a lot more power. I am just glad that it decided to break down here in my driveway and not Julian which is about an hour from here.

But....but.....if you had broken down in Julian...

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Funny/applepie1.jpg

[BCS_ZHP]

So the wife swapped cars today and drove my coupe for the first time. Less than 5 minutes after she left my cellphone rings, it was something like "wow, this coupe shifts crisper than my vert, can we make mine shift like this". Another 5 minutes and a call, she says " I just went down XYZ road with the ess turns, this coupe feels tighter in the turns, how come my car doesn't handle like that". I try to explain the differences in structural rigidity between a coupe and vert, she doesn't buy. A few minutes later she calls again to tell me my car doesn't have the 4K rpm stutter like her car does, she's tached it up several times and no stutters. I tell her the car needs a software update but she says we had that done at the dealer this summer and it didn't cure it. i agree and tell her we might have to look beyond the dealership to fix this.

My rather simple extrapolation of my wife's comments is she wants a SSK, a cup kit or coilovers, and a Shark Injector. Did any of you other guys interpret that the same way?

[Jorge86]

When I was at the gym I was thinking to myself that if something actually broke I would know what to fix. Noises really annoy me since they come and go and you can't never figure it out. Then 10 mins later it broke down. What do you know. My fiancé was really exited to go to Julian. The weather was perfect. I have a friend that used to work at a BMW dealer. I supplied the parts from carquest( they carry oem). So I'm hoping to go next week before the weather gets bad( for California standards). I really like the burgers at Miners Diner, then walk around and later some pie with ice cream. And the ride up there is amazing. My friend said that the spark plugs were to the point where in a little more I would be getting misfire codes. Perfect, right on time. But my fiancé was a little disappointed we could not go.

[danewilson77]

I was thinking the exact same thing as I was reading it. GiGi needs to get moar lower.

[Pip]

My zhp has been getting a little teary eyed lately.

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[danewilson77]

LOL.....

I wiped down my ZHP today....as to introduce as many swirl marks as possible. :shifty

I look at it this way.....if I didn't introduce swirl marks....why would I need my Porter Cable and pads?

[midlandtech]

Good thinking Dane... I detailed the interior of mine and will hit it with a coat of wax tomorrow to prep it for winter


~Steve
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[johnrando]

LOVE Julian Pie Company, too bad you didn't get there but good you got your car fixed.

@Dane, lol.

[Hermes]

I'm honestly thinking about buying this and putting my stock exhaust on the shelf for 2 years until the next smog test...

http://www.factoryworks.com/320iexhaust.htm

[Ryans323i]

LOL.....

I wiped down my ZHP today....as to introduce as many swirl marks as possible. :shifty

I look at it this way.....if I didn't introduce swirl marks....why would I need my Porter Cable and pads?

It's like you know my deepest secrets. :wub

lol

[danewilson77]

It's like you know my deepest secrets. :wub

lol

Hehe. I'm no different than any of you.

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[cakM3]

...

My rather simple extrapolation of my wife's comments is she wants a SSK, a cup kit or coilovers, and a Shark Injector. Did any of you other guys interpret that the same way?

Sounds like that to me Bruce :)

[midlandtech]

Just did a fuel filter on the car and this is what the fuel looks like coming out of the old filter... Is this normal or is there perhaps a charcoal element in the filter causing this? Filter was stock and car just turned 100,000 6191


~Steve
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[midlandtech]

Now that I think about it the above photo was gas out on the IN side of the filter on the OUT side it was cleaner but still grey in color


~Steve
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[alexandre]

Finished rebuilding my shifter and deleted the CDV. Car feels totally different now.

[Sockethead]

Finished rebuilding my shifter and deleted the CDV. Car feels totally different now.

I'm sure in a good way, eh?

[alexandre]

You can bet it is! Night and day difference. It was a PITA but very well worth it.

[static667]

My engine, assuming its the correct one, shipped today. I should have it Tuesday. I will be doing VANOS, oil pump nut fix, and various other small things to prepare it throughout the week and installing it next Saturday and Sunday. Again, assuming that it is the correct engine...bastards...

[nike001]

Spent a couple more hours today plasti-dipping my winter rims.

Removing the pre-existing plasti-dip is a pain, but I've figured out how to make it easier and faster. Still a pain though. I only have 1 more rim to take the dip off of, and I'm 100% done with one, about 75% with the other, and just did the first 50/50 coat on the other. Hopefully will be done by Monday.

[Hermes]

this is one of the very many reasons why I'm glad I'm friends with Carl...

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/61AF838B-446F-40BF-BC8B-43F62046B35F-5620-00000680AA200DA3.jpg

for those of you that are too young to realize what that is, it is the 1982 equivalent of DIS. That's a real factory blue book, NOT a reprint... the advantage of borrowing shiesse from a guy that's been around forever.

---------------------------------------------------------

Side note,
Koni no longer make product for anything older than E30 so I'm kinda screwed when it comes to the E21. Carl thinks 323i suspension will fit but he hasn't done an E21 in a while so he doesn't exactly remember. Also (kinda an important issue), he hasn't actually seen my car in person to get a true idea of what issues might be present.

He thinks that the late models have the right strut carrier to hold the larger 323 insert (36 vs 32, but I may be very wrong... I've had a beer since I heard these numbers). Basically this started because I was gonna get KYB's but he said get HD's. Then it became a price issue and he said he thinks he has good used a set of the "upgraded" 323 Billy's (larger diameter than 320) that will cost me way less than a set of brand new 320 HD's which are lower quality struts/shocks vs 323 version even if they are used.

Not sure what to do... opinions?

I value the options of current/former /02 owners very highly... but those of you who fall into that category already know that.

Thanks!

[Hornung418]

Hit up AST and see if you can get a custom one...

[JupiterBMW]

Two boxes arrived at my door today, both from Turner Motorsports. One box was 48 lbs, the other was 42 lbs. :biggrin

Aaaand, as luck would have it, we're fighting our way through a pretty healthy storm up here, just left Alaska this morning, gettng our butts kicked heading South... I think we're doing a whopping 7 knots... The ship always gets delayed when I'm close to going home!!!

[Hermes]

Hit up AST and see if you can get a custom one...

too expensive, I would rather buy cheap but decent struts/shocks and save for coilovers than drop a bunch of money on a custom valved set that I will eventually replace. This is the main reason why I'm considering the used 323 inserts if they work on my "late" car


just left Alaska this morning

I thought you passed Cali last week?

[JupiterBMW]

I thought you passed Cali last week?

The ship runs up and down, up and down. We haven't been down to CA in a few weeks though... Our typical run starts in AK, then down to SoCal, then up to Washington, and then back to Alaska to load again and start all over. :)

Currently we're bringing down 1 million barrels of oil, eventually to be refined for all of these cars that we obsess over...!

You can thank me later. :rofl

[Hermes]

Well I thought you would be on your way home but since you're on the ship I may ask you to fab some stuff for the E21... let me think about that and get back to you

More importantly, what did you get from TMS? Weight sounds possibly like brake parts

[danewilson77]

too expensive, I would rather buy cheap but decent struts/shocks and save for coilovers than drop a bunch of money on a custom valved set that I will eventually replace. This is the main reason why I'm considering the used 323 inserts if they work on my "late" car



I thought you passed Cali last week?

I was thinking the more expensive set may last longer? Couple that with limited duty and the should last many years? No?

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[static667]

Oh yeah...I also paid off the loan on my car yesterday. It was a three year loan and I paid it off in two. I now own an engineless E46!

[cakM3]

Oh yeah...I also paid off the loan on my car yesterday. It was a three year loan and I paid it off in two. I now own an engineless E46!

Congrats Kyle!!!

[Crickett]

Oh yeah...I also paid off the loan on my car yesterday. It was a three year loan and I paid it off in two. I now own an engineless E46!

Congrats!! Did they knock off a year for it not having an engine? :-P

[johnrando]

Congrats!! Did they knock off a year for it not having an engine? :-P

+1, and, LOL

[PHZ]

Nice!
Congrats

[JupiterBMW]

Well I thought you would be on your way home but since you're on the ship I may ask you to fab some stuff for the E21... let me think about that and get back to you

More importantly, what did you get from TMS? Weight sounds possibly like brake parts

Oh geez, I'm due off in a week or so, you better be real quick! Keep in kind, all my fab work is done in my own time, or when I can steal a few minutes here and there. Dane's coil over tool took me about 2 weeks... 15 minutes here and there.

I am extremely busy this trip south too. I have to rebuild injectors today for one engine, another one tomorrow, and a full overhaul on one of the fuel purifiers.

So, if you need something, let me know in the next day or so, and I'll see what I can do.

As for TMS, you are correct sir, brakes all around!


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[Meric]

Before:
http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/9509/img1046j.jpg

After:

http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/1366/img1056lh.jpg

http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/3297/img1057e.jpg

I didn't get the relocation kit yet.

[JupiterBMW]

Whoa, looks awesome Meric! What Nav setup is that? Looks OEM, but much newer than my nav setup...??

[Johal E32]

Is that the Dynavin D99 or the D99+?

Jupiter, that looks like the Dynavin unit, which is modeled after the OEM nav but it does so much more. I think I will buy one for my E46 next summer!

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=946958

[Hermes]

I was thinking the more expensive set may last longer? Couple that with limited duty and the should last many years? No?

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Yes, I can see how that makes sense if it were the ZHP or the 2002, but whatever I get for the E21 I don't plan to have them on the car for long. Spending a bunch of money on a part that I won't use for long to just replace it later with a full coilover setup doesn't seem like a good plan to me. Right now I'm thinking if the used 323 HD's fit then I will rock those temporarily until I get around to a full upgrade.


Oh geez, I'm due off in a week or so, you better be real quick! Keep in kind, all my fab work is done in my own time, or when I can steal a few minutes here and there. Dane's coil over tool took me about 2 weeks... 15 minutes here and there.

I am extremely busy this trip south too. I have to rebuild injectors today for one engine, another one tomorrow, and a full overhaul on one of the fuel purifiers.

So, if you need something, let me know in the next day or so, and I'll see what I can do.

As for TMS, you are correct sir, brakes all around!


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haha, don't worry about it. I don't even know what I need right now

Edit: I you can make a crazy tool like this I would appreciate it very much. See the pic in post 3

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?p=22816788#post22816788

it's a 3mm Allen on the end of a long screwdriver. Basically I just need an Allen on a long handle so I can adjust the Air/Fuel ratio. Distance from Allen to top of manifold is appx 9.5". Im thinking his screwdriver was about 12" long

[zhpnsnv]

Checked the status of my car which I've rightfully neglected to do these past few days. Production complete and waiting to be taken to the port over in Germania.

Which made me think: how did the ports here and the VDC fare in the storm? No idea how I'd even find out.

[BCS_ZHP]

Today, got my ZHP a snow policy -- bought a '02 Chevy S-10 4WD crewcab. And with that purchase, DC is now bound to have the lightest snowfall on record this winter.

[danewilson77]

Today, got my ZHP a snow policy -- bought a '02 Chevy S-10 4WD crewcab. And with that purchase, DC is now bound to have the lightest snowfall on record this winter.

:rofl

Most likely....

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[BCS_ZHP]

No prob though, young Brett gets his learners permit one month from yesterday and I want him schooled on different vehicles, he can't be an E46 only driver. No matter what he ends up driving eventually, he is being taught on a 3-pedal and will be proficient with a manual by the time he gets his license next Labor Day.

[zhpnsnv]

Today, got my ZHP a snow policy -- bought a '02 Chevy S-10 4WD crewcab. And with that purchase, DC is now bound to have the lightest snowfall on record this winter.

Allow me to insert some forum vernacular: pics or it didn't happen. Actually, this sentiment is supported by quantum physics (pics being the observer).

[BCS_ZHP]

I believe its one of the ones parked in here, the khaki colored one...

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[cakM3]

Today I installed the DICE Silverline DUO into my ZHP while visiting a good friend of mine in Manchester, NH. Watching movies and listening to it through my car stereo sounds awesome! No, I'm not doing this while I'm driving... Pandora radio is nice though :)

[zhpnsnv]

I believe its one of the ones parked in here, the khaki colored one...


haha those things are beastly.

[danewilson77]

My awesome wife bought the ZHP a new coffee mug today. I will install it tomorrow morning. Will post update when complete, but it looks like it's going to work perfect. :)

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

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Imola%20Bimmer/EngineBay11312.jpg

[JupiterBMW]

Edit: I you can make a crazy tool like this I would appreciate it very much. See the pic in post 3

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?p=22816788#post22816788

it's a 3mm Allen on the end of a long screwdriver. Basically I just need an Allen on a long handle so I can adjust the Air/Fuel ratio. Distance from Allen to top of manifold is appx 9.5". Im thinking his screwdriver was about 12" long

That shouldn't be too hard at all. I assume a 1/4" drive handle with a few long socket extensions doesn't fit?? Or perhaps a T-handle allen wrench...??

[Hermes]

yeah it's a tight fit for a bunch of extensions, I guess a t-handle would work of I can find the right one. I'll go to the store tomorrow and see what I can find

[JupiterBMW]

I checked all the 3mm T-handle allen wrenches we have here, and they're only about 9" long... I'll see if I can cut and weld an extension into one...

[JKO_ZHP]

At work, they finally finished re-paving the blacktop parking lot so there's no more uneven bumps or cracks. They also re-drew the parking lanes but they look smaller in width or at least the same.

I couldn't find a spot that was right next to the curb or a last spot in a row but there were ones in between other cars. I had the choice of parking right in front where it was convenient and safer for me or 1/4th of a mile in the wayyyy back of the hotel parking lot where it was dark and shady but safer for the ZHP.

I chose the safer route for the ZHP haha

Also just discovered AutoCarbon's CF interior panel overlay kit (for the cube trim) and also for the vinyl. On the fence so far about buying both....

[Sockethead]

Checked the status of my car which I've rightfully neglected to do these past few days. Production complete and waiting to be taken to the port over in Germania.

Which made me think: how did the ports here and the VDC fare in the storm? No idea how I'd even find out.

You must be really excited. We can't wait to check it out. Kristen can prolly help you out with OEM accessories when your ready to mod since she works at the dealership. As you know she's got a lot of OEM stuff on her 135...

[Sockethead]

Today I installed the DICE Silverline DUO into my ZHP while visiting a good friend of mine in Manchester, NH. Watching movies and listening to it through my car stereo sounds awesome! No, I'm not doing this while I'm driving... Pandora radio is nice though :)

Pandora is awesome. We use it in all our vehicles just through the audio jack. At home, I hook the iPad into the sound system. If you like a song that's playing, hit the thumbs up icon and it will remember that. Same with the thumbs down if you don't like a song....

[cakM3]

Yeah Rob, I agree Pandora is awesome! I use this as well :thumbsup

On another note I slapped on my winters today because of a possibility of an early winter storm. I figure it is easier to be prepared rather than getting caught with high performance summers on...
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/05/ta3aravu.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/05/gu8ava8e.jpg

Also got another good coat of polish on :)
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/05/zanutu6y.jpg

Love how a polished Imola looks! :drool :drool :drool

[nike001]

^I have my summers on still and driving today was irritating. They get so hard and stiff and loud where it feels like I'm driving a jacked up jeep with mud tires on.

I'll take my chances this week with this snow we might be getting Wednesday night and put my winters on next week at some point. I still have to de-plasti-dip and redo one of my winters and plasti-dip doesn't go on very nice when it's below 45. Ugh procrastination bit me

[ryankokesh]

Changed out my power steering fluid. Ick!

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

Got an oil change in too!

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[johnrando]

@Charlie, looks awesome of course.
@Meric, more deets? Impressive setup, esp. w/o the kit
@Dane, awesome wife.
@Marc, do your 135 just like Kpro's and then sell it to me when you move on to your next car. Her mods are awesome!

[Vas]

I bought a set of oil filters from ecstuning. Getting ready for my first oil change since picking up the car.

[zj96sc]

swapped my tri-stitch CSL alcantara wheel for a black stitch M wheel, and my motorsport rep knob for a ZHP knob, also dropped the evo3 down as low as it will go.

Just for a change of pace and to keep things interesting.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-gLaD8go6TWg/UJbkRMX0BII/AAAAAAAAElY/e7SbOrSXguA/s700/IMG_20121104_165053.jpg

[gr330zhp]

Complete detail of the ZHP, took it on a little drive, filled up the gas tank and added fuel stabilizer, parked in the garage, covered up and hooked up to the battery maintainer. Winter hibernation status!

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[gr330zhp]

Yeah Rob, I agree Pandora is awesome! I use this as well :thumbsup

On another note I slapped on my winters today because of a possibility of an early winter storm. I figure it is easier to be prepared rather than getting caught with high performance summers on...
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/05/ta3aravu.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/05/gu8ava8e.jpg

Also got another good coat of polish on :)
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/05/zanutu6y.jpg

Love how a polished Imola looks! :drool :drool :drool

B-e-a-utiful!


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[UdubBadger]

Kokey we still painting wheels on Saturday?


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[cakM3]

B-e-a-utiful!


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Thank you sir! :thumbsup

[JupiterBMW]

Wow, I have to admit, I am so glad I don't live in the cold climate... Winter wheels are always so FUGLY!!! :rofl

Sorry, I know they're always the cheap beater wheels... Its just a shame to kill such beautiful cars with the winter equipment...

[az3579]

Wow, I have to admit, I am so glad I don't live in the cold climate... Winter wheels are always so FUGLY!!! :rofl


I beg to differ.

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa192/az3579/Automotive/BMW%20E46%20330i%20ZHP/Exterior/49695F3A-44DC-426F-9157-5603C36F0B2E-13920-0000140EDDA635DB.jpg




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[zhpnsnv]

That was always my goal for zhp winters. Never made it happen.

[gr330zhp]

That was always my goal for zhp winters. Never made it happen.

Snows or storage??


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[Meric]

The screen is Dynavin Clone.. Which is pretty awesome its not slow or anything and everything functions.. It has Nav ipod Radio bluetooth and more.. The biggest difference i noticed is sound quality... What a change its more clearer and louder. OEM HU i guess is not doing its best.. If you want more pics of it ill take it for you..

This weekend i was working on some coding... And finally i retrofitted the M-Track Mode. Going to verify it with a newer M Cluster..

[jayjay_dee]

The screen is Dynavin Clone.. Which is pretty awesome its not slow or anything and everything functions.. It has Nav ipod Radio bluetooth and more.. The biggest difference i noticed is sound quality... What a change its more clearer and louder. OEM HU i guess is not doing its best..

I got the same unit and I agree with you Meric, sound quality is much better that stock HU.

[JKO_ZHP]

Added on the ECS Tuning decal that Dane gave me onto my rear passenger window. I can feel the +50 HP gain already :biggrin

[Hermes]

so in the 14 days that I've owned the E21:

Motor Oil - Castrol GTX 20W-50
Oil Filter - Mahle
Tranny Oil - Red Line 75W-90
Diff Oil - Red Line 75W-90
Spark Plugs - NGK BPR5ES
asst new vacuum hoses
Clutch/Brake Fluid - ATE Super Blue
Seafoam
Motor Oil (80 miles later) - Mobil 1 10W-30
Oil Filter - Mann


Other non-mechanical things have been done but it is in the shop today for valve adjustment, timing and air/fuel ratio adjustment. Carl will also see if I have the right tubes for the 323i Billy HD's he has at the shop.

[az3579]

Snows or storage??


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I think he means that he wanted to get Style 68's for winter wheels as well.

Here's another shot. Mounted these last night in the friggin' cold...

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa192/az3579/Automotive/BMW%20E46%20330i%20ZHP/Exterior/B76481A3-D436-4B8A-B71A-036A1CFE7A53-14075-0000141B74A1EE03.jpg

[gr330zhp]

I really love my Alcantara in my ZHP, but man do I miss doing this. Complete Leatherique treatment to my 7!

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Now while I am waiting for the leather to drink up the oil I am changing my spark plugs and possibly fuel filter!


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[danewilson77]

You don't put bags on it?

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[gr330zhp]

You don't put bags on it?

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

Normally yes, but the heat from the garage is vented right to the cAr, so figured mot necessary this time :dunno

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[az3579]

Looks so nasty when it's applied.
Need after shots! I'll bet it'll look almost, if not, brand new.

[Johal E32]

That leather treatment should be pretty nice when it's complete.

Today, I installed the OEM homelink in my E46 touring. It's an awesome upgrade/factory option. Now, I don't need to carry around any garage or gate remotes!

[gr330zhp]

Almost there....

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[danewilson77]

Looks cozy. I could def take a nap in there.

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[gr330zhp]

That leather treatment should be pretty nice when it's complete.

Today, I installed the OEM homelink in my E46 touring. It's an awesome upgrade/factory option. Now, I don't need to carry around any garage or gate remotes!

I still need to do this on my ZHP


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[gr330zhp]

All done!

Don't mind the money on the floor, Greek good luck thing haha
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[nike001]

Doesnt seem like you left that rejuvenator on there too long. I would have recommended at least overnighting it. The longer it sits the better.

[Johal E32]

I still need to do this on my ZHP


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Do it. It's super easy, just need a knife and a pair of hands. Buy the homelink off E-bay, they cost no more than $60 for a nice one. If not, buy a brand new one for $140 from ebmwparts.com

[JupiterBMW]

I beg to differ...

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa192/az3579/Automotive/BMW%20E46%20330i%20ZHP/Exterior/B76481A3-D436-4B8A-B71A-036A1CFE7A53-14075-0000141B74A1EE03.jpg

Wow, BP, I have to agree... Those are the nicest 'winter wheels' I've ever seen. I have to admit, still not as nice as the 135s, but I think the only thing that is throwing me is that the 68s are 17" instead of 18"... Either way, the car looks GREAT!!!

[zhpnsnv]

Snows or storage??


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BP's M68s. The perfect ZHP winter rim.

[alexandre]

I got a sick deal on Blizzak-wrapped Style 44's when I bought my car. Hopefully they'll look as nice, 68's are :drool

[zhpnsnv]

I really love my Alcantara in my ZHP, but man do I miss doing this. Complete Leatherique treatment to my 7!

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Now while I am waiting for the leather to drink up the oil I am changing my spark plugs and possibly fuel filter!


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Looks like you lubed up your interior with some Soul Glo! Souuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuul Glo!!!!!!!!!!!! JUST LET YOUR SOUL GLO!

If you get that reference, then I name you the site's honorary Prince of Zamunda.

[Crestwood1001]

I LOVE 68's on a dropped e46. When I say love I mean it. They are my plan for summers and use my 44's for winters.


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[johnrando]

Coming to America. I ween I ween!

[zhpnsnv]

Coming to America. I ween I ween!

YOU are the Prince of Zamunda, soon to be KING!

SO, where shall you go to find your queen?








QUEENS!



hahahahahahhaha they don't make movies like that anymore. It's the ZHP of movies.

[Johnmadd]

YOU are the Prince of Zamunda, soon to be KING!

SO, where shall you go to find your queen?





QUEENS!



hahahahahahhaha they don't make movies like that anymore. It's the ZHP of movies.

I love that movie! "The royal penis is clean my highness!"... lol

[Johal E32]

The screen is Dynavin Clone.. Which is pretty awesome its not slow or anything and everything functions.. It has Nav ipod Radio bluetooth and more.. The biggest difference i noticed is sound quality... What a change its more clearer and louder. OEM HU i guess is not doing its best.. If you want more pics of it ill take it for you..

This weekend i was working on some coding... And finally i retrofitted the M-Track Mode. Going to verify it with a newer M Cluster..


Link to the clone you bought? Does it come with a warranty? Sounds better than paying $680 for the dynavin d99+ I was thinking of..

[gr330zhp]

Looks like you lubed up your interior with some Soul Glo! Souuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuul Glo!!!!!!!!!!!! JUST LET YOUR SOUL GLO!

If you get that reference, then I name you the site's honorary Prince of Zamunda.

Hahahahaha that movie was the best!!


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[gr330zhp]

Doesnt seem like you left that rejuvenator on there too long. I would have recommended at least overnighting it. The longer it sits the better.

Yeah you're right, but I gotta work in the morning. It did make quite a difference even that much


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[nike001]

Frost caught me and my car off guard this morning.

23 degrees at home and figures, the windshield washer fluid spray nozzle was frozen or something so I only had fluid going to my passenger side. It wasn't the winter blend either so it was all turning to green slush :/

[330i ZHP]

waiting for DME to return and start her for the first time as a newly NA car

install the new CHs

hopefully button things up under the hood

[Meric]

Frost caught me and my car off guard this morning.

23 degrees at home and figures, the windshield washer fluid spray nozzle was frozen or something so I only had fluid going to my passenger side. It wasn't the winter blend either so it was all turning to green slush :/

Nozzles are heated when ignition is in 2.. But yea they freeze -.-

[johnrando]

YOU are the Prince of Zamunda, soon to be KING!

SO, where shall you go to find your queen?








QUEENS!



hahahahahahhaha they don't make movies like that anymore. It's the ZHP of movies.

lol!

[Crickett]

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa192/az3579/Automotive/BMW%20E46%20330i%20ZHP/Exterior/B76481A3-D436-4B8A-B71A-036A1CFE7A53-14075-0000141B74A1EE03.jpg

:drool Sooooo waaaaant! I've always wanted a set of M68s for autoX / winter duty, as they're pretty much the lightest Gen. BMW wheel for an E46, but hot dayum do they look good, too!

[Meric]

Looks like Euro Spec M-sport.. Really like em

[gr330zhp]

I think he means that he wanted to get Style 68's for winter wheels as well.

Here's another shot. Mounted these last night in the friggin' cold...

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa192/az3579/Automotive/BMW%20E46%20330i%20ZHP/Exterior/B76481A3-D436-4B8A-B71A-036A1CFE7A53-14075-0000141B74A1EE03.jpg

Looks so damn good! Maybe more so than the Style 71s too :drool

[Vas]

I stripped the last thing that the previous owner had on the car today. It was his license plates that he had let me use. Now its time to register the zhp in my name.

[midlandtech]

CF grills installed today after some TLC and a minor repair (had to glue the right one together as it was a bit loose) here is a prelim pic until the car gets cleaned again 6227


~Steve
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[Ryans323i]

Really like them!

[zhpnsnv]

These came today. Wrapped em up in their tire totes as they await an important ingredient: car.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/07/5ygumava.jpg

17 in ASA A7 with 205/50/17 Dunlop wintersport 3d.

[midlandtech]

Really like them!
Thanks! I'm diggin them so far. I like how they look with the CF lip... Now I just need to add an accent in the rear of the car

[JKO_ZHP]

Just unintentionally & accidentally drifted/power slid/(whatever it's called) about a foot or so out. Took a hard left at a yellow and I heard the tires skid and felt a little sliding going on. DSC was on though.
I won't lie.....that was pretty fun, and exciting. :eeps
Yes, I've never been on a track. I want to someday, the only reason I haven't yet is because nobody I know is down to go.

[Hermes]

Assorted gaskets, some E30 nylon glove box straps (E21 version is plastic and tears at the bend over time)



...and a period correct Alpine head that formerly made it's residence in a 1983 Porsche 944
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/2CEAC75E-85E6-4900-83F2-7ADF3219B385-1165-000001DBA22A62F6.jpg

[static667]

The correct engine showed up today. Woo! M54B30 on hand!

[nike001]

^Should have bought Stu's cams and S/C :fistpump

[Hornung418]

The correct engine showed up today. Woo! M54B30 on hand!

Wait...what engine did you have on the stand?!

[az3579]

Wait...what engine did you have on the stand?!

He accidentally received an M54B25.


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[bimmeryota]

So busy with my kitchen remodel that I have no time to change my oil like I normally do so I'm at the freekin dealer of all places paying for it and being mocked by 2 M3s and an M5 whispering "spend money you don't have so you can look cool!" No thanks...I'll keep it old school and drive mine til the wheels fall off... I should stop talking to strange cars
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[johnrando]

lol! Joe, you must have mis-heard the part where they said, "check out that cool classic! They don't make 'em like that anymore".

[az3579]

Dude... Is that friggin' YELLOW? Odd thing to see at a dealer...

The color of that M5 is gorgeous! Indianapolis Red is stunning.


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[Hermes]

there's one of those F10's at South County parked next to a Lime Rock Edition E92. I agree that red is a sweet color.

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In other news, the ZHP has officially been retired from DD duty today as the E21 is back from the shop with all 101hp back under the hood.

[webster]

In other news, the ZHP has officially been retired from DD duty today as the E21 is back from the shop with all 101hp back under the hood.

nice. i wish i could retire my ZHP from DD and replace it with....another ZHP :shift

[cakM3]

I purchased these from Stuart this evening :thumbsup

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/STU_4222.jpg

Looking forward to getting them installed in both my BMWs ;)

[cakM3]

...In other news, the ZHP has officially been retired from DD duty today as the E21 is back from the shop with all 101hp back under the hood.

That's good news JP! :thumbsup In my case I keep my ZHP as my daily to save wear and tear on my ///M :p

[UdubBadger]

dakar is so sweet

[Johal E32]

http://www.amazon.com/Performix-PLASTI-Mulit-Purpose-Rubber-Coating/dp/B008E0143K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1352337396&sr=8-1&keywords=plastidip+blaze

Hmmmm. I may have to get some orange plastidip, I always thought gold centers on a bbs wheel look amazing. Orange, is something different, loud, and "cool". Of course, I would only plast-dip my wheels temporarily..

[UdubBadger]

Agreed


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[zhpnsnv]

Dude... Is that friggin' YELLOW? Odd thing to see at a dealer...

The color of that M5 is gorgeous! Indianapolis Red is stunning.


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The color on the M5 is Sakhir Orange, I believe.

http://www.bmwusa.com/standard/content/byo/byohome.aspx?namodelcode=135g

[Johal E32]

^ looks like the m5 is sakhir and the yellow M3 is dakar. I think it's dakar.. Either way, it's a nice color

[UdubBadger]

ya its Dakar

[UdubBadger]

The color on the M5 is Sakhir Orange, I believe.

http://www.bmwusa.com/standard/content/byo/byohome.aspx?namodelcode=135g

there is an indy red one on the far right side I believe. Or could be a melbourne red e92 m3

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/08/be9e4u5u.jpg


EDIT - yeah its an M3. I zoomed in and looked at the mirrors

[Hornung418]

It only has two doors...So it cannot be an M5 :)

Hoping this Nor'Easter keeps it's path far from the shore as I make my plans to do the fuel filter on Friday.

[zhpnsnv]

OT - since when are we naming nor'easters?

[JupiterBMW]

I purchased these from Stuart this evening :thumbsup

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/STU_4222.jpg

Looking forward to getting them installed in both my BMWs ;)

You know, ONE of those could've been getting installed in MY car Charlie!!! Damn you people on land with your fast internet! :rofl

Seriously though, I see the mounting tabs are different...? Any reasoning? Looks to be same bolt pattern, just a slightly different design...

[Hermes]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/08/be9e4u5u.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/08/avevane8.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/08/3uvuzyze.jpg

^is that Encinitas? Looks like the area in front of their parts dept.

Here are my pics from So. County to give another color comparison (Sorry, the F10 was not my priority when taking these pictures as I had already seen it at the dealer).

One/200 DCT Lime Rock Edition E92 is Fire Orange, yet it looks a helluva lot like Inka to me
F10 is Sakhir Orange
my car is Imola Red 2

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/sightings/P1050959.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/sightings/P1050961.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/sightings/P1050963.jpg

[gr330zhp]

Installed new DVD drive on the MkIV Nav on my 7! Works 100%!!!! :) Sooo pumped!


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[JupiterBMW]

Got an email today... Dinan exhaust has arrived at the dealer, awaiting my pickup...

Going home in 10 days... :) Miss my girls, all 3 of them... My wife, my daughter, and my ZHP... :biggrin

[johnrando]

nice!

[HokieZHP]

^is that Encinitas? Looks like the area in front of their parts dept.


that is what the licence plate says :shift

[Ryans323i]

dakar is so sweet

Amen brutha! And it looks really damn good on that e92.

[Hermes]

that is what the licence plate says :shift

I see that now, wasn't paying that much attention... maybe I'll drive up there to see a Dakar E92. Technically my 320 was sold at what Encinitas was called 30 years ago.

[cakM3]

Got this to replace my aging 2003 OE battery today...

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/08/edytu5up.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/08/zegejuny.jpg

One less thing to worry about :)

[bimmeryota]

^is that Encinitas? Looks like the area in front of their parts dept.

Here are my pics from So. County to give another color comparison (Sorry, the F10 was not my priority when taking these pictures as I had already seen it at the dealer).

One/200 DCT Lime Rock Edition E92 is Fire Orange, yet it looks a helluva lot like Inka to me
F10 is Sakhir Orange
my car is Imola Red 2

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/sightings/P1050959.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/sightings/P1050961.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/sightings/P1050963.jpg

Yes that was Encinitas. The m5 didn't have a sticker in it to check the color but good to know some folks recognized it. It had a reddish leather interior also. There was also an orange m3 like the one you showed but it was closer to te street.

[webster]

one thing that strikes me when comparing my ZHP coupe to newer BMWs is how much higher off the ground the newer ones are. i was next to a new 7 series at a light the other day and my head was under the side mirror. i must have been half a foot lower.

[deuce08s]

I just ordered from Khoalty the Matte Black Grilles, Interior LED kit, and LED License plate bulbs! Excited!

[JKO_ZHP]

I just ordered from Khoalty the Matte Black Grilles, Interior LED kit, and LED License plate bulbs! Excited!

Wait...just the kit, right? Because it already includes bulbs for the license plate, or at least mine did.
Did you go for the 18-LED panel?

[UdubBadger]

Oh poor Ryan Kokesh...

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Yes that's a huge crack down the side of his expansion tank.


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[BimmerWill]

Well he's smiling so I'm guessing the incident didnt occur as bad as it could have...side of the interstate with a warped head ;)

[UdubBadger]

No it was on a dyno getting tuned by me. :rofl


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[ryankokesh]

Haha, yeah, could have been worse. Just an expensive inconvenience at this point.


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[Hornung418]

Jesus you can see that crack from space!

I got under the car today and fucked around looking at things. This is what my fuel filter and regulator look like:

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The regulator has three hoses attached to it. One is the return line, it comes from the back of the regulator and moves to the left of the image. Then there is a single fuel line that comes off of the filter and moves into the regulator and then up to the fuel rail. the return line from the rail passes back through the regulator and then into the gas tank. And you can see the electrical connection...I'm not sure how that will affect things, but I unplugged it and started the car, gave it some gas and let it get warm, no issues arose. So I'm hoping it'll be fine to just delete that wiring.

Tomorrow is the big install day. I'll be installing the M54 Fuel Rail and the 330's 24#/hr injectors with the proper filter and regulator. Hoping to gain 5-10 MPG because city driving is netting me around 14...

[Hermes]

E21 wouldn't pass smog, and it wasn't even close... will have to see what I can do this weekend

[johnrando]

Bummer JP, GL with the fix.

[JG330i]

Got the car raised back up for the winter season and did an inspection of the suspension components to find that I need RTABs done soon. Front end is solid so thats lovely :)

[Hermes]

after getting two separate opinions on the smog test it has been determined I need a new cat as the one in the car was already a replacement. I'm thinking that not passing smog a while ago and not wanting to fix it was probably the reason it sat unused for so long. I will deal with that tomorrow but tonight I will be putting in the Billy HD's to help out my comfort and stance a bit.

[Hornung418]

Fuel filter, fuel rail and 24#/hr injector swap: mission success!

[UdubBadger]

Plasti dip day with Ryan

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[ryankokesh]

(mine are the cheap tire rack ones!)


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[Hermes]

"yeah, these Billy's will work..."

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/BEEA2966-CCD4-478F-8FC1-35C7E65B1162-4044-00000591C97553D1.jpg

[Hornung418]

Those springs are massive...I detect the sarcasm in your post and your pup's expression backs that theory up...lol.

"I'm not impressed..."

[UdubBadger]

(mine are the cheap tire rack ones!)


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[Hermes]

Those springs are massive...I detect the sarcasm in your post and your pup's expression backs that theory up...lol.

"I'm not impressed..."

they actually are a bit of a drop

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/08B7BF25-EAB3-4468-9B57-5019D0636FE5-4044-00000591CE65CA79.jpg

I would rather have coilovers but for the smoking deal I got them for I'll take some lightly used before dismantling 323 36mm struts and some 320 shocks with sport springs already installed... $200

[Hornung418]

So everything is cool? Sounded like you were mocking Carl with his claim. Glad its back to drivable condition.

[Hermes]

Oh yeah, it's ridiculously better. I'll admit I would rather have brand new shocks/struts or true coilovers but this is a much better ride for the current setup as a POS DD...

As for Carl, he always takes care of me and always gives me good parts. I think I owe him about $300 in assorted parts for both the old girls that he isn't worrying about. I'll probably clean up my bill when I'm around $1000.

[webster]

yellow oil light has come on a few times recently. yesterday went to local stealer to pick up a couple quarts of BMW 5w30 and after 5 mins of waiting at the service counter, the guy comes out and says "it's your lucky day, you can just have these" and handed me 2 quarts for free. i thought that was nice.

topped off the oil with half a quart and will monitor it til next oil change. just had VCG and plugs done, there should be no leaks.

also while i was waiting walked around a few E92 M3's. ehhh...i prefer my ZHP styling (although that V8 does sound glorious)

[danewilson77]

yellow oil light has come on a few times recently. yesterday went to local stealer to pick up a couple quarts of BMW 5w30 and after 5 mins of waiting at the service counter, the guy comes out and says "it's your lucky day, you can just have these" and handed me 2 quarts for free. i thought that was nice.

topped off the oil with half a quart and will monitor it til next oil change. just had VCG and plugs done, there should be no leaks.

also while i was waiting walked around a few E92 M3's. ehhh...i prefer my ZHP styling (although that V8 does sound glorious)

Could be sensor crapped up?

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[cakM3]

Completed my "Winter" detail for the ZHP....Imola looks so nice :drool

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/IMG_5531.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/IMG_5553.jpg

Seeing the trees with color against my Imola is just incredible...:)
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/IMG_5530.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/IMG_5554.jpg

[MrMaico]

yellow oil light has come on a few times recently. yesterday went to local stealer to pick up a couple quarts of BMW 5w30 and after 5 mins of waiting at the service counter, the guy comes out and says "it's your lucky day, you can just have these" and handed me 2 quarts for free. i thought that was nice.

topped off the oil with half a quart and will monitor it til next oil change. just had VCG and plugs done, there should be no leaks.

also while i was waiting walked around a few E92 M3's. ehhh...i prefer my ZHP styling (although that V8 does sound glorious)

Might just be over-sensitive like mine. About 4000 miles after an oil change it will get down to around the halfway mark on the dipstick and occasionally come on after shutdown. It will only happen after a short drive though....around 5 miles or so. I also noticed that if I turn the ignition on before a cold start and turn it off again and then fire it up it won't do it. I even changed the sensor before realizing it was just very sensitive.....didn't make any difference.

Barry

[Johal E32]

Completed my "Winter" detail for the ZHP....Imola looks so nice :drool

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/IMG_5531.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/IMG_5553.jpg

Seeing the trees with color against my Imola is just incredible...:)
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/IMG_5530.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/IMG_5554.jpg

Excellent work! I am hoping to do my winter detail next week. I plan on doing a full wetsand on the hood as well, that should be fun :/ I'm sure my arms will thank me the day after..

[MrMaico]

Looks great Charlie! I have GOT to get a PC for next spring so I can do my car. There are so many fine scratches/swirl marks that would be easy to get rid of with a good polisher and the right products. Thankfully there is not a single dent or door ding anywhere on the car. Quite a bit of road rash in the front bumper though.

With a snowstorm predicted I changed the oil on mine Wed. and pumped up the tires to 43 psi to help prevent flat spotted tires. Also added some Seafoam to stabilize the fuel. We ended up getting 9" of snow yesterday and since I won't drive it on snowy or wet roads it might be sitting for a while. Hopefully it will be a mild winter like last year and I will get to drive it a couple of times a month or so. That 9" was over half of the total snowfall for all of last winter! Not a good sign. :-(

[JupiterBMW]

Plasti dip day with Ryan

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My brother recently did this on his white S2000. Looks so good, and I'm thinking yours will as well! Pics back on the car?!


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[cakM3]

Excellent work! I am hoping to do my winter detail next week. I plan on doing a full wetsand on the hood as well, that should be fun :/ I'm sure my arms will thank me the day after..


Looks great Charlie! I have GOT to get a PC for next spring so I can do my car...

Thanks guys! We're supposed to get a harsh winter this year which is why I already have snows mounted on my ZHP and I had done a deep detail yesterday when a friend stopped over to do his using my orbital buffer. He had Pinnacle Souveran Paste Wax and the results on my Imola was just stunning! So much so that I placed my order for my own supply today...:)

[nike001]

Had some plasti dip left over from my wheels so I dipped my lower grille. Hooray for no more faded black!

[cakM3]

that's awesome Dalton! Just in time for winter! :)

I got my supply of Pinnacle Souveran Paste Wax to use on my bimmers.....I used this on my ZHP with amazing results...yep, just purchased it :)

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

[JG330i]

Plasti dip day with Ryan

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Nice! I started to remove my burgundy on mine and they've been a PITA to do.....Random pieces of red on the wheels still, going for that "two-tone" look haha.

I'm thinking of doing white next.

[UdubBadger]

My brother recently did this on his white S2000. Looks so good, and I'm thinking yours will as well! Pics back on the car?!


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not on car - i have my VB3's still on with the summers. Trying to hold out long enough to go snap some pix before I switch to the winters.

[webster]

Could be sensor crapped up?

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we'll see i guess. i know it's got plenty of oil now.


Might just be over-sensitive like mine. About 4000 miles after an oil change it will get down to around the halfway mark on the dipstick and occasionally come on after shutdown. It will only happen after a short drive though....around 5 miles or so. I also noticed that if I turn the ignition on before a cold start and turn it off again and then fire it up it won't do it. I even changed the sensor before realizing it was just very sensitive.....didn't make any difference.

Barry

yeah, i searched on all the bmw forums and am hoping it's just a little sensitive. prob not a sensor issue as that tends to be indicated by the yellow light staying on after ignition is started.


also, i forgot to mention these tidbits:

- my sunroof visor thing broke. the actual sunroof operates fine but the visor shade came off the track and while trying to re-attach it i heard what sounded to be clips or pieces of plastic breaking. now the thing is all jacked up. sigh.

- after just filling up my wiper fluid reservoir a couple weeks ago, the light came on the other day. i popped the hood and inspected the actual tank...no leaks or cracks. however i did notice a slow drip of fluid from the lines underneath the hood up at the top near the cabin filter vent. is it common to develop leaks in those lines? that seems like a random thing to go.

[jreyes19]

Did my valve cover gasket and spark plugs and solved my lean mixture codes.

And of course if there aren't any pictures it didnt happen lol

Also there was a small little gap, between the plastic and the valve cover gasket, let me know if this is normal until it seats. Refer to last picture

Also picture is of the old spark plugs, I took out

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[zj96sc]

Mine doesn't sit like that, but if it doesn't leak just leave it be.

FYI, you only need RTV on the corners of the half moons front and rear.

[Hornung418]

That's normal for a fresh gasket. That'll settle after a few heat cycles.

[jreyes19]

Mine doesn't sit like that, but if it doesn't leak just leave it be.

FYI, you only need RTV on the corners of the half moons front and rear.

I started out that way but i saw other people online do it also around the side screws on the edge of the vanos area
so i just put RTV most of the way around the vanos area (front area) but nowhere else lol, it would make it very difficult if i were to ever change it again if i did it all the way around


That's normal for a fresh gasket. That'll settle after a few heat cycles.

ok that is what i thought thank you so much i feel better about it now

[zj96sc]

You're right, the vanos seam also gets some - good catch.

[Hermes]

today was a good day at the pick a part for the old girls, will post an update in a little while with pics but I need to shower and change first

back in a bit...

[toddness]

today was a good day at the pick a part for the old girls, will post an update in a little while with pics but I need to shower and change first

back in a bit...

I can't wait to see the goodies....

[Hermes]

2002 got:

E28 rear view mirror (much wider than the old one which was practically worthless anyways because it wobbled like crazy)
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/2002/IMG_4188.jpg

I think I pulled this off an E28, maybe it was an E23... can't remember. Apparently 9/85-> production (86 MY) has a different spline count so you can't use anything after that date. Looks like crap but at least it's 1" smaller than the school bus steering wheel. I'll have to do a few mods to make it fit perfect but it's good enough for now.
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/2002/IMG_4186.jpg

2 oil filler caps off a E30 318s (no pic), a set of strut dust caps from an E23 (I think I can make them work)... and probably something else I'm forgetting right now.


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I was very lucky to find a Fjord 1978 320 to pull parts off...

320i got:

new rear bumper trim rubber
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/IMG_4189.jpg

I know, not exciting. The old one has a big gash on it so it's just a temporary solution until I deal with Euro bumpers. Old:
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/IMG_4190.jpg

new antenna that actually moves up and down
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/IMG_4191.jpg

I found this old school German first aid kit in the back of a Land Rover
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/IMG_4196.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/IMG_4197.jpg


but here is the crown jewel of my haul today, cost me a whopping $34.95

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/IMG_4192.jpg
120 MPH speedometer!!!! This guy on eBay is asking $165 (buy it now): ebay.com/77-79-BMW-320I-E21-VDO-INSTRUMENT-SPEEDOMETER-CLUSTER-GAUGES (http://www.ebay.com/itm/77-79-BMW-320I-E21-VDO-INSTRUMENT-SPEEDOMETER-CLUSTER-GAUGES-79k-MILES-78-/230710762214?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories &hash=item35b76edae6&vxp=mtr)

I'm just gonna pull the speedo gauge and put it in the other cluster
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/IMG_4194.jpg

the stock one in late builds has a digital clock, and the clear plastic on the one in the car right now is in better shape
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/IMG_4195.jpg

and Steve remembered he has little LED's that would fit in the bulbs for the instrument cluster!!!
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/IMG_4199.jpg

[iZHP]

nice haul!

[toddness]

nice haul!

my thoughts exactly. I love the mirror. Mine is all antiqued and hardly usable, this seems like a great replacement!

[Hermes]

Thanks guys. Todd, at first I didn't think it would work because there is that lighted display panel thing up there on E28's but I just pulled at it and it came out with a rubber grommet thingy. It was the perfect fit (well... it takes a little persuasion to put it in but you probably know that already).

[cakM3]

Very impressive JP!

[Hermes]

Thanks Charlie!


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Well, it didn't come out as well as I had imagined... but still better than before.


disassembled
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/0C6EFA90-37D0-4AFD-A0DD-5D3A41EE57DF-5122-0000070DF0D66166.jpg


Sharpie ZHP needle mod (not pictured- I also used silver to do the rings)
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/43E26A8C-2FC8-4191-80B3-D6F0DA61F6AE-5122-0000070DF59E14CB.jpg


LED's installed
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/EC1CBF91-919A-4567-8C90-914D18829692-5122-0000070DF95F9A36.jpg


A bit unimpressive, I also need to do something about that gap at the top
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/9571C8B1-AC86-45AE-A352-589E01A037A7-5122-0000070DFCD1819E.jpg


and then I took it for a test drive with aHUD on in the window (pic is in the ZHP)
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/P1000512.jpg



So it works and speedo is fairly accurate, only a few mph under like usual with German cars. I only got up to 50 so tomorrow I'll test it on the freeway.
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/E8925181-2233-4478-8FD9-7828F057785C-5122-0000070DFFB15A4B.jpg


Unfortunately there was an issue (02 through E30 owners will know what I'm about to say). The gears on the odometer are broken, doesn't do anything. Pretty sure I can cannibalize the 80MPH one since that one works. I'll have to get that fixed but for now mileage is free... kinda.

[Ryans323i]

Great haul JP. Very jealous you have a place to pick, and something to pick for!

[Hornung418]

Nice work on the gauges. Sad that your efforts were for naught at the moment. Damn plastic gears.

[Hermes]

Thanks Ry and Justin. Well, the gremlins have sprouted overnight. Now the speedo doesn't even come close to reading correctly. It has a high pitched whine, by 20MPH it reads 60, and by 40 MPH it was almost all the way around and about to hit the little rest for the needle at 0... so I just disconnected the speedo cable for now. I'll just keep my HUD app on so I know how fast I'm going

[toddness]

12AM? - you don't have the bimmer mod bug do you?

Is that rain I see in San Diego? Well, I guess rain in the evening is acceptable :)

[Hermes]

yup... well only this week would I be doing that. Big SoCal Euro Gathering is Saturday so I'm trying to get as many things done before then so I can take the E21 and 2002 down. I was gonna take the ZHP but I'll leave her in the garage

[nike001]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/13/6enuzu2e.jpg

This is right now. My opti-seal & xxx paste wax didn't do so well so I went back to my roots

Klasse AIO laid on by my porter cable followed up by some mothers carnauba cleaner wax also put on by my porter cable. This mothers wax lasts a long time and perfectly finishes any fine swirl marks. Last nice day of the year in NEPA! Taking advantage.

[terraphantm]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/13/6enuzu2e.jpg

This is right now. My opti-seal & xxx paste wax didn't do so well so I went back to my roots

Klasse AIO laid on by my porter cable followed up by some mothers carnauba cleaner wax also put on by my porter cable. This mothers wax lasts a long time and perfectly finishes any fine swirl marks. Last nice day of the year in NEPA! Taking advantage.

I wish I was home to detail mine. Feel like breaking into my garage and detailing the M3? :P

[UdubBadger]

photoshoot day
consider this an official "teaser"

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[cakM3]

Thanks Charlie!


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Well, it didn't come out as well as I had imagined... but still better than before.


disassembled
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/0C6EFA90-37D0-4AFD-A0DD-5D3A41EE57DF-5122-0000070DF0D66166.jpg


Sharpie ZHP needle mod (not pictured- I also used silver to do the rings)
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/43E26A8C-2FC8-4191-80B3-D6F0DA61F6AE-5122-0000070DF59E14CB.jpg


LED's installed
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/EC1CBF91-919A-4567-8C90-914D18829692-5122-0000070DF95F9A36.jpg


A bit unimpressive, I also need to do something about that gap at the top
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/9571C8B1-AC86-45AE-A352-589E01A037A7-5122-0000070DFCD1819E.jpg


and then I took it for a test drive with aHUD on in the window (pic is in the ZHP)
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/P1000512.jpg



So it works and speedo is fairly accurate, only a few mph under like usual with German cars. I only got up to 50 so tomorrow I'll test it on the freeway.
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/E8925181-2233-4478-8FD9-7828F057785C-5122-0000070DFFB15A4B.jpg


Unfortunately there was an issue (02 through E30 owners will know what I'm about to say). The gears on the odometer are broken, doesn't do anything. Pretty sure I can cannibalize the 80MPH one since that one works. I'll have to get that fixed but for now mileage is free... kinda.

:theman
Dang JP!!! Lookin' awesome so far!!! Love the sharpie mod to your instrument cluster....looks right :thumbsup Knowing you, you will get the gears on the odometer issue sorted out! Looking forward to seeing more progress brother!!!

[KevinC]

Unfortunately there was an issue (02 through E30 owners will know what I'm about to say). The gears on the odometer are broken, doesn't do anything. Pretty sure I can cannibalize the 80MPH one since that one works. I'll have to get that fixed but for now mileage is free... kinda.

Hmm. Sounds like a VDO odometer, they are notorious for bad gears on older VWs, like my once upon a time '86.5 Scirocco. But MotoMeter was also a supplier, and theirs of the same period are dead-nuts reliable. I see you have a MotoMeter tach, I wonder if the speedo is VDO?

Either way, North Hollywood Speedometer can almost certainly rebuild it, should you want to go that route...

http://www.nhspeedometer.com

[Hermes]

Thanks Kevin, I'll definitely call them soon. As for the speedo, yes it is a VDO. It's hard to see in the pic but it's stamped on the back just below the cable.

As for progress today managed to get the bumper trim strip on, looks much better. I am now having a beer at the "generational meeting" at our local pizza place. Manny, owner of the E30, hasn't seen the E21 yet.


http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/08C52BA0-C607-4712-B149-A4954B9C46D7-5701-0000081F71E47225.jpg


Edit: called the speedo shop this morning, about $160 and a 5-7 day turnaround. I'll probably send it in next week

[deuce08s]

I just ordered a new thermostat. Now that the temps are getting colder here I've noticed that my needle isn't moving out of the 'blue' range on the gauge. My heat is pretty much luke warm at max setting, and after searching the threads here for a couple hours I decided to try the thermostat. I checked under the hood when I got to work today and the hoses going into and out of the the thermostat were pretty warm, not hot, so I don't know if that is an indicator as well.

Any thoughts?

[danewilson77]

My thought is you done good.

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

[Sockethead]

My thought is you done good.

haha, Yep! :thumbsup

[nike001]

Noticed some small snow accumulation outside my house today as I was getting ready for my 8am class. Get out to my car and it's covered in slush. Fantastic!

35 degrees and mostly wet roads on my summer tires. Hit a patch of ice about 3 feet long.. that was fun. Good thing I saw it and got the car straight and slid across it and kept doin my thang. No other problems. I really need to get my winter tires on....

[UdubBadger]

Parts for Fraken-take are all finally here. Let the fun begin!

[ryankokesh]

In for pics


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[JDDsZHP]

My first entry in this epic thread!

I hard wired my Valentine 1.

Now with the front license plate bracket and giant DOT windshield sticker gone, the the transformation from Virginia car to Georgia car is complete.

[danewilson77]

My first entry in this epic thread!

I hard wired my Valentine 1.

Now with the front license plate bracket and giant DOT windshield sticker gone, the the transformation from Virginia car to Georgia car is complete.

Liberating!

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

[Pip]

Gave her a belly rub. First speed bump after going a little lower... I'm not low by any means but this was one big bump.


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[Crickett]

Took apart my intake down to the throttle body to diagnose a rough idle: started as an ICV inspection & will end with a rebuilt DISA & new upper & lower intake boots. Yay common E46 problems!

[Hermes]

Gave her a belly rub. First speed bump after going a little lower... I'm not low by any means but this was one big bump.


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http://2nerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Lower-your-car-they-said-550x577.jpg

[Ryans323i]

http://2nerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Lower-your-car-they-said-550x577.jpg

:rofl That's me at my tire shop. And I'm not that low.

[cakM3]

I want to lower the ///M another 1/2" but the way the roads up here in New England are....I think I might just leave things the way they are....

[JKO_ZHP]

http://2nerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Lower-your-car-they-said-550x577.jpg

That guy looks like me....:shift

[JupiterBMW]

Been home one freaking day, and already the ZHP is at the dealer for a flat. I paid for nitro fill before I left which comes with 1 year free service, otherwise I wouldn't bother.

I will say this though, 68 days and the car didn't move, and there were no flat spots. So, I'm a nitro believer. :)


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[JupiterBMW]

Home from the dealer... Shopping for wheels..

Cracked rim FTL... :rolleyes

[BimmerWill]

Home from the dealer... Shopping for wheels..

Cracked rim FTL... :rolleyes

No Bueno :( what happened?

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