What did you do for your ZHP/BMW today?

[Hermes]

JP, all of that work on the M10 and you're just gonna chuck it for a new one? And put that battery in the trunk, son!

Yes - because of this motor my car is basically a 1602... that's not acceptable.
I'm buying a 2L so I at least have the correct displacement, but might put a S14 crank and rods so it's a 2.2. All decisions will be made when we get the new motor and start breaking it down/decide how much we want to spend on it

[328ioc]

Yes - because of this motor my car is basically a 1602... that's not acceptable.
I'm buying a 2L so I at least have the correct displacement, but might put a S14 crank and rods so it's a 2.2. All decisions will be made when we get the new motor and start breaking it down/decide how much we want to spend on it

Building an M10 would be a fun little project. Good luck with it!

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[Hornung418]

Yes - because of this motor my car is basically a 1602... that's not acceptable.
I'm buying a 2L so I at least have the correct displacement, but might put a S14 crank and rods so it's a 2.2. All decisions will be made when we get the new motor and start breaking it down/decide how much we want to spend on it

Didn't know that you had a 1.6L. Well in that case go for it! I would like to see the M3 Evo crank and if there is a solution to it.

From a GS3, this was sent.

[328ioc]

JP, you should totally throw on a set of side drafts as well...... :)

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[Hermes]

I will... I just need to find some money to do this. Still not sure if I want dual Webers or 4 single motorcycle carbs. Not very easy when you have 3 cars to work on

[cakM3]

I will... I just need to find some money to do this. Still not sure if I want dual Webers or 4 single motorcycle carbs. Not very easy when you have 3 cars to work on

... and I thought I had it bad with two cars...;)

[328ioc]

I will... I just need to find some money to do this. Still not sure if I want dual Webers or 4 single motorcycle carbs. Not very easy when you have 3 cars to work on

Ohhhh never heard of the motorcycle carb idea. I should tell my buddy about that for his 02.

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[johnrando]

Wow JP. GL with your new project(s).

[Hermes]

thanks everybody

[Johal E32]

I ordered some red plasti-dip..

4 cans :shifty

[Torxuvin]

I ordered some red plasti-dip..

4 cans :shifty

I like where this is going
http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090103163705/uncyclopedia/images/d/d0/Edmund_grindal.png

[static667]

Put in a fourteen hour day on the car. Went from engine hanging on a cherry picker to completely installed. I started it up just to be sure it would run. It ran poorly as it needs the proper program to be flashed to the DME. After running it for a few, I shut it down and looked under it to see fluid running out of the transmission bell housing. I'm tripping at this point. "WTF did I do wrong?!?!?!" Ok. Drop the skid pan to take a look. Upon closer inspection, its brake fluid running out of the busted clutch slave cylinder. That was a relief. Now its just a quick change out and system bleed and I'm right to go. I'm going to pass out now. I'm a little tired after my day.



Awesome news Kyle. So... I guess the fourth engine that you got was SAT.

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No. Fifth engine.

[Hornung418]

Can't wait Kyle! Good work.

From a GS3, this was sent.

[cakM3]

That's good news Kyle! Glad to hear that there will not be another engine needed :thumbsup

[Hermes]

Yeah!!! Glad to hear your project is almost complete

[Sockethead]

There is light at the end of the tunnel, eh? :thumbup :fingerscrossed

[johnrando]

Keep on keeping on. Fingers crossed Kyle!

[JupiterBMW]

Wow Kyle, you are a trooper to say the least! Glad to hear that it ran and your one snag was a little one. Apparently "5th time is the charm"... :biggrin

[JupiterBMW]

As for me, I did nothing... :( I want my car back... Tomorrow I call the body shop.

[Rovert]

I ordered some red plasti-dip..

4 cans :shifty

:rockon Whatcha dipping?? :P

[alexandre]

Put in a fourteen hour day on the car. Went from engine hanging on a cherry picker to completely installed. I started it up just to be sure it would run. It ran poorly as it needs the proper program to be flashed to the DME. After running it for a few, I shut it down and looked under it to see fluid running out of the transmission bell housing. I'm tripping at this point. "WTF did I do wrong?!?!?!" Ok. Drop the skid pan to take a look. Upon closer inspection, its brake fluid running out of the busted clutch slave cylinder. That was a relief. Now its just a quick change out and system bleed and I'm right to go. I'm going to pass out now. I'm a little tired after my day.

Congrats!!

As for me...

http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/950/photo2012121685120pm.jpg

I took it for a little joy ride to test my Blizzaks and the DSC. I must say I was impressed. I'd only driven Subaru AWD prior to getting the ZHP and I was expecting much worse traction/stability.

[danewilson77]

Wow Kyle, you are a trooper to say the least! Glad to hear that it ran and your one snag was a little one. Apparently "5th time is the charm"... :biggrin

+1

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[Ryans323i]

Excellent news Kyle. We were all pulling for you on this engine. Hope everything gets buttoned up easily.

[az3579]

To easy my sadness of a broken passenger dash silver cube trim piece (and the complete lack of funding to replace it), I alternated my existing silver cube with some black cube trim. Light switch trim is black cube, center radio and gearshift trim is silver cube, dash passenger is black, both front doors are silver, and rear doors now have black cube.

Should give it a little personality until I can shell out the dough for a replacement dash trim in silver cube fashion. :)

[Sockethead]

To easy my sadness of a broken passenger dash silver cube trim piece (and the complete lack of funding to replace it), I alternated my existing silver cube with some black cube trim. Light switch trim is black cube, center radio and gearshift trim is silver cube, dash passenger is black, both front doors are silver, and rear doors now have black cube.

Should give it a little personality until I can shell out the dough for a replacement dash trim in silver cube fashion. :)

What broke? I broke off one of the mounts for the little metal cones on my trim and hot glued everything back together... worked great

[328ioc]

Had my car inspected today. First times its even been inspected and probably the last since I will be transferring the registration to Florida in the next few months.

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[az3579]

What broke? I broke off one of the mounts for the little metal cones on my trim and hot glued everything back together... worked great

The door-side mount for the metal pin. Epoxy didn't hold it together, so it's totally fawked.

[Sockethead]

The door-side mount for the metal pin. Epoxy didn't hold it together, so it's totally fawked.

Did you rough up the surface real good? that's what I had to do to get it to stick....

[az3579]

Did you rough up the surface real good? that's what I had to do to get it to stick....

Not really. Doesn't matter, I wouldn't really have been happy with it anyway. I don't like "fixed" broken stuff; it's just not the same. I'd rather have one that was never broken.

[Rovert]

Botond is getting a new car this Christmas and selling the ZHP. LOL

[az3579]

Botond is getting a new car this Christmas and selling the ZHP. LOL

Why would you think that?

[Johal E32]

:rockon Whatcha dipping?? :P

muh bbs lmsss

I'm curious to see how it turns out. hopefully it looks pretty cool

[Rovert]

I don't like "fixed" broken stuff; it's just not the same. I'd rather have one that was never broken.

'nuff sed.

[az3579]

'nuff sed.

Broken stuff is getting replaced with brand new, never-broken stuff. Not computing! :p

[az3579]

I miss modding so much that I accessorized Wobbz a little. Swapped out my shift knob again for the perforated M-Sport E9x one.
Changed the sidemarker lights to the Depo clears I had in a box for the longest (never used). Also put in my LED sidemarker bulbs. Put the LED turn signal bulbs back in the rear.

Should freshen things up a little again...

[zhpnsnv]

I thought that was the knob you had already.


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[Hermes]

Also put in my LED sidemarker bulbs. Put the LED turn signal bulbs back in the rear.

Hyperflash in front? If not please post link for bulbs you used

[static667]

Changed over the ZUSB on my DME to what I believe to be the proper program (it was the one TerraPhantm picked out for me). Started the new-to-me engine and I'm still trying to figure out why it runs like absolute shit. It idles and runs very rough and I have an epic exhaust valve tick. Is this a bad engine too? I'm currently disgusted with my life in general.

That is all.

[Hornung418]

Did you clear your adaptations and double check all of your connections under the hood? How about fuel. Is it fresh? Did you swap the injectors for the 24lb/hrs? Purple top...

Oil is filled to the proper level? Clutch slave is fixed and corrected?

From a GS3, this was sent.

[alexandre]

Keep in mind INPA seems to have a bug on MS45 DME's where the adaptations aren't actually cleared even if it confirms. When I upgraded my DME a month ago my engine ran like garbage until I used PASoft to reset the adaptations, even after trying INPA 3x... Might be something to look into. There was a few reports on this... Just google like "DME E46 Adaptations PASoft"

[JupiterBMW]

Today I called the body shop to get an update. My advisor was not available, I requested a return phone call, yet I never got one.

I repeated tho entire process towards the end of the day, and got the same results.

So lame.


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[Hornung418]

Keep in mind INPA seems to have a bug on MS45 DME's where the adaptations aren't actually cleared even if it confirms. When I upgraded my DME a month ago my engine ran like garbage until I used PASoft to reset the adaptations, even after trying INPA 3x... Might be something to look into. There was a few reports on this... Just google like "DME E46 Adaptations PASoft"

DME in question is an MS43.

From a GS3, this was sent.

[alexandre]

Could still be an issue though... I don't know about MS43's. Maybe terra could chime in.

[imola red zhp]

Went to Umnitza to get a warranty item replaced, a new ballast for my HID fogs,
Owner told me they have new Angel Eyes coming out soon you won't be able to see the leds, its a flat ring and is as bright as the V4s...we ll see

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[az3579]

Marc,
I have both shift knobs. I alternate between them.

JP,
No hyperflash. I use bulbs from LEDautomotive.com. They have built-in resistors, so no hyperflash an no bulb-out warnings. My gripe is they're not nearly bright enough.


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[das boots]

Marc,
I have both shift knobs. I alternate between them.

JP,
No hyperflash. I use bulbs from LEDautomotive.com. They have built-in resistors, so no hyperflash an no bulb-out warnings. My gripe is they're not nearly bright enough.


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Botond...what p/n or lamp # did you use?

[Johal E32]

e46 use 1156 for the front and rear turn signals, parking light, and reverse lights.

IDK what the side-marker uses.

[static667]

Apparently sitting for 24 hours helped out my car. I replaced the slave cylinder, bled the system, then started it up. It ran fine, other than the loud valve tick. Ok...I'll take it for a ride and see what's up. Down the road and back, no more tick. :shifty I'm not going to complain about that. Everything seems to be running right at the moment. I'll keep y'all posted.

[Hornung418]

Yay yay yay yay yay yay!

[Mtnman]

Apparently sitting for 24 hours helped out my car. I replaced the slave cylinder, bled the system, then started it up. It ran fine, other than the loud valve tick. Ok...I'll take it for a ride and see what's up. Down the road and back, no more tick. :shifty I'm not going to complain about that. Everything seems to be running right at the moment. I'll keep y'all posted.

What? It lives? Sweet!

[alexandre]

Nice!

[Johal E32]

Apparently sitting for 24 hours helped out my car. I replaced the slave cylinder, bled the system, then started it up. It ran fine, other than the loud valve tick. Ok...I'll take it for a ride and see what's up. Down the road and back, no more tick. :shifty I'm not going to complain about that. Everything seems to be running right at the moment. I'll keep y'all posted.

That is awesome! glad to see your project coming to a successful end!

[johnrando]

That is awesome! glad to see your project coming to a successful end!

+1000

[Hermes]

Great news!


good thing your VTEC did not kick in...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/Peloton25/temp/flipped_acura_ad_vtec.jpg

jk ;)

[Sockethead]

Apparently sitting for 24 hours helped out my car. I replaced the slave cylinder, bled the system, then started it up. It ran fine, other than the loud valve tick. Ok...I'll take it for a ride and see what's up. Down the road and back, no more tick. :shifty I'm not going to complain about that. Everything seems to be running right at the moment. I'll keep y'all posted.

:headbang:rockon:thumbup:roundel:happyspidey

Gawd you musrt be relieved....

[Johal E32]

Great news!


good thing your VTEC did not kick in...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/Peloton25/temp/flipped_acura_ad_vtec.jpg

jk ;)

:rofl

you mean his VANOS didn't kick in yet :rofl

[Rovert]

http://cdn.memegenerator.net/instances/400x/22292423.jpg

[static667]

It is quite a relief to have it back rolling. Now I gotta do something about that CEL...


Great news!


good thing your VTEC did not kick in...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/Peloton25/temp/flipped_acura_ad_vtec.jpg

jk ;)

And I was considering a vtec conversion on my M54...:rofl :rofl

[Ryans323i]

Excellent news Kyle. So great to hear!!

[az3579]

About friggin' time you got the right engine!


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[nike001]

wonka.jpg

lol our DOHCs are always in 'vtec' :rofl

[kayger12]

That is awesome! glad to see your project coming to a successful end!

This, this, and this.

[jayjay_dee]

This, this, and this.

+ 100

[zhpnsnv]

Yes Kyle!!! Stoked for you!


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[az3579]

Finally figured out how to disable the cold-checking of the turn signal (front and rear) bulbs, brake lights, and parking lights. Disabled cold checks so my LED lights don't flicker at startup anymore. Made the car look broken.

NCS FTMFW.

[Sockethead]

Finally figured out how to disable the cold-checking of the turn signal (front and rear) bulbs, brake lights, and parking lights. Disabled cold checks so my LED lights don't flicker at startup anymore. Made the car look broken.

NCS FTMFW.

One of the guys on XOutpost swears that the cold checking burns out LED bulbs....

Can you post where you did that? I need to do that in the X5 for the LED replacement bulbs for the OEM angel eyes

[JKO_ZHP]

^ I don't know if this is related but my headlights flickered on and off for the first time last night while I was driving. It only happened once, but it wasn't right after I started the car, I had already been driving for a couple minutes already.

Either way, going to swap them out for the Osrams that I just received. :) Hopefully it was a bad bulb that caused the flickering and not an electrical problem....

[jayjay_dee]

Finally figured out how to disable the cold-checking of the turn signal (front and rear) bulbs, brake lights, and parking lights. Disabled cold checks so my LED lights don't flicker at startup anymore. Made the car look broken.
NCS FTMFW.

BP, can this be done to my car too?

[Hermes]

I place my order for an armrest delete center console, track rats begin the jealousy...

[derbo]

I place my order for an armrest delete center console, track rats begin the jealousy...

Oh I am jealous. I raise my armrest and it keeps falling down during hard braking. But I use that armrest during daily driving..so it has to stay.

[das boots]

e46 use 1156 for the front and rear turn signals, parking light, and reverse lights.

IDK what the side-marker uses.

Does any 1156 have the built-in resistor to eliminate the hyperflash/hyperblinking or any warnings? Or does it have to be a specific brand?

[danewilson77]

Oh I am jealous. I raise my armrest and it keeps falling down during hard braking. But I use that armrest during daily driving..so it has to stay.

Gangsta lean.

[Hermes]

Does any 1156 have the built-in resistor to eliminate the hyperflash/hyperblinking or any warnings? Or does it have to be a specific brand?

you have to make sure it has a built in resistor, 1156 is just the size. The site BP posted has built in resistors in their bulbs

[S85FTW]

Just changed the oil after 5k miles in the M. $154 at my buddies local shop, not bad at all.

[danewilson77]

Just changed the oil after 5k miles in the M. $154 at my buddies local shop, not bad at all.

Damn.

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[S85FTW]

Damn.

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10w60 is pricey oil Dane. So it was a good deal plus filter. There has to be some type of pass through oil sensor on the M bc service interval came on at 5k even though intervals are for every 7500 miles.

[Johal E32]

Just changed the oil after 5k miles in the M. $154 at my buddies local shop, not bad at all.

word. Parts for the M3 and m5 oil change is around $100 anyways.

[JKO_ZHP]

Installed the CREE LED reverse lights and also swapped out the D2S's with a pair of Osrams.
Had my last final exam earlier today, winter break has officially begun :)

Still need to replace the passenger side clear reflector, get a new pair of ballasts for the HID fog lights, and replace one of the bulbs. Driver's side is 6000K while passenger looks to be 5000K.

[az3579]

One of the guys on XOutpost swears that the cold checking burns out LED bulbs....

Can you post where you did that? I need to do that in the X5 for the LED replacement bulbs for the OEM angel eyes

The shop I went to for service (Boston Motor Werks) recommended I not run LED bulbs. The owner said that they could potentially ruin the LCM itself because of all the mismatching electrical things (I don't remember the actual terminology). After extensive searching on Google, I found no evidence of anyone having that happen to them. I figured it would have something to do with the contact checking of the bulbs, so I just disabled it to prevent that issue from happening until I can get my hands on a set of genuine clears. Will probably be buying used from the UK or something. No effing way I'm paying $399+shipping for a new set. No. Effing. Way.


^ I don't know if this is related but my headlights flickered on and off for the first time last night while I was driving. It only happened once, but it wasn't right after I started the car, I had already been driving for a couple minutes already.

Either way, going to swap them out for the Osrams that I just received. :) Hopefully it was a bad bulb that caused the flickering and not an electrical problem....

A friend of mine had the same exact issue. Had to replace the Light Control Module to fix his.


BP, can this be done to my car too?

Is grass green? :biggrin
(Let me give you a hint: OF COURSE!)



Does any 1156 have the built-in resistor to eliminate the hyperflash/hyperblinking or any warnings? Or does it have to be a specific brand?

As JP said, 1156 is just the size. In this case, 1156 is a single contact bulb with a BA15s base. The notches are oriented with a 180-degree angle.
1157 bulbs are the other kind used on E46's. Those are a dual contact with a BAU15s base, which has notches that are less than 180-degrees in orientation.
For reference, 1156 is to 7506 as 1157 is to 7507. Pretty much the same.

The ones I have include built-in resistors, so no modifications to the factory harness to add separate resistors is needed. These are also CANBUS bulbs, which have bulb-out warning cancellation chips in them. That tells the LCM that there is indeed a bulb there.
The bulb-out warning still works if there is an issue with the bulb, it just won't detect as missing during the cold and hot checks of the bulbs. In other words = works as intended. :)

When shopping for bulbs, you want CANBUS bulbs with built-in resistors.

My dilemma is that I'm having a very hard time finding CANBUS bulbs with built-in resistors that have a significant amount of LEDs on them. The ones I have are ok at night, but during the day I find them to be severely lacking in intensity. If anyone can recommend POWERFUL CANBUS bulbs, pleeeeeeeease do share...

[das boots]

As JP said, 1156 is just the size. In this case, 1156 is a single contact bulb with a BA15s base. The notches are oriented with a 180-degree angle. 1157 bulbs are the other kind used on E46's. Those are a dual contact with a BAU15s base, which has notches that are less than 180-degrees in orientation. For reference, 1156 is to 7506 as 1157 is to 7507. Pretty much the same.

The ones I have include built-in resistors, so no modifications to the factory harness to add separate resistors is needed. These are also CANBUS bulbs, which have bulb-out warning cancellation chips in them. That tells the LCM that there is indeed a bulb there.
The bulb-out warning still works if there is an issue with the bulb, it just won't detect as missing during the cold and hot checks of the bulbs. In other words = works as intended. :)

When shopping for bulbs, you want CANBUS bulbs with built-in resistors.

My dilemma is that I'm having a very hard time finding CANBUS bulbs with built-in resistors that have a significant amount of LEDs on them. The ones I have are ok at night, but during the day I find them to be severely lacking in intensity. If anyone can recommend POWERFUL CANBUS bulbs, pleeeeeeeease do share...


Thanks. Very well explained and understood. Great perspective on recommendation.....

[UdubBadger]

threw my rack back on tonight. I'll snap a pic in the morning. Forgot how good it looks on with the fairing.

[JKO_ZHP]

Well, the Osrams are in and they look......eh............
Honestly, the 6000K generic ones from Khoalty ($20) weren't that bad, it's pretty damn close. I think it could be the slight blue hue that makes it seem brighter, but the Osrams are definitely a little too yellowish looking for me, even though they're not. As in, when you look into the headlights/light, it looks pure white but the road looks yellow. Probably because I got too used to seeing light blue from the previous 6000K bulbs though.

[Johal E32]

if you don't like them, you can sell the osram's to me ;D

[Hermes]

CBI's? Second dibs...

[Rovert]

I dropped my 19" summer rim flat on it's face. I picked it up off the garage floor and silver flakes floated around like something magical happened. Yeah, 90% of the rim was chipped off. :( Not even a rolling fall....straight on it's face...BAM! Time for a winter project to paint it! Does anyone know what kind of silver paint I can use to color match VMR silver???

[Lespaulman16]

Duplicolor makes a wheel paint that is a good match


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[UdubBadger]

Ya trev the Duplicolor wheel paint matches perfectly, I've used it for touch up before.


- Goin' H.A.M. Mobile

[Stu]

Got a quote about replacing my occupancy sensor mat from my local indy BMW shop.

Parts + Labor + tax, $465.98 out the door, and a 30,000 mile, 30 month warranty on the repair.

IMHO, seeing as the part costs $141.95, and seeing as the project is supposedly very difficult and extremely time consuming, not to mention not well documented at all, I think this is completely worth it. Especially with that warranty. This is a failure-prone part, and if I repair it myself but the mat stops working again, that's just a huge annoyance and expense.

[webster]

had my OE thermostat replaced AGAIN this week. this is the 2nd OE one to fail. shop put in a Behr this time...it's covered under warranty so I'm just glad they caught it.

also had my windshield washer pump and nozzles replaced as well.

also since i am going to Austin and New Orleans in the next week, i had the shop do a trip check to make sure all is tip top. they noted a slight leak from OFHG and a couple squeaky tensioners and said the oil pan gasket is "8/10" condition but otherwise said she's good to go. OFHG will be addressed soon i guess...ugh.

i would like to get a wash/detail in but with 2 upcoming road trips what's the point right?!

[Ryans323i]

Got a quote about replacing my occupancy sensor mat from my local indy BMW shop.

Parts + Labor + tax, $465.98 out the door, and a 30,000 mile, 30 month warranty on the repair.

IMHO, seeing as the part costs $141.95, and seeing as the project is supposedly very difficult and extremely time consuming, not to mention not well documented at all, I think this is completely worth it. Especially with that warranty. This is a failure-prone part, and if I repair it myself but the mat stops working again, that's just a huge annoyance and expense.

Do it! mine was nearly $1000 and BMW if I recall correctly.

[danewilson77]

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

[JKO_ZHP]

^ Did that too just with the Chevron Techron bottle/brand without the BMW logo on it.

[Johal E32]

^ same.

I recently just put some seafoam in the tank though..

I should also have some some nice brushed aluminum trim ready for the touring in the next 10 days or so!! :)

[Hermes]

I get it by the case at Costco

[danewilson77]

I heard the BMW stuff is better.

[LivesNearCostco]

Dane, you bought an Orange BMW 2002 you found preserved in a barn?

[Hermes]

my cousin (BMW tech) said to just buy the Chevron branded stuff

[danewilson77]

I know...I read the BMW stuff was better...on Reddit. I was just messin wit you JP.

[3ZHP]

Changed out the thermostat with a new OEM and took a 400 mile test drive.


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[danewilson77]

Changed out the thermostat with a new OEM and took a 400 mile test drive.


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Almost time for a new one!

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[Stu]

CEL light decided to come on at 3am as I was driving. Great :(

Engine is smooth as butter, so my only guesses right now are:

P0171 or P0174
O2 sensor

Hopefully it's that simple. I'll get them read tomorrow.

[mLuMaN83]

Threw a SES light with no symptoms what so ever.

Maybe it has something to do with the fact that I moved to Colorado and the elevation is throwing off the MAF? :dunno

Gonna get it read in the next week or two. Like I said, no symptoms at all. I did have an exhaust rattle before hand so maybe something related.

[JKO_ZHP]

Okay so CEL = check engine light
But SES = :confused
I'm guessing system error sign? Dunno....

[Mtnman]

Haha. Nope.

Service engine soon

[jsfbmw]

Finally at 110k miles had FCABs changed by my meticulous mechanic. Also had fuel filter and oil/filter changed. Car feels more snug and is happy.

[Hermes]

it's here

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/37D83641-40A1-489A-879C-0C9847694846-4541-000006211A6A8DE6.jpg

[webster]

it's here

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/37D83641-40A1-489A-879C-0C9847694846-4541-000006211A6A8DE6.jpg

nice. i replaced mine a few months ago. interior looks SO much better...

[az3579]

JP,
Why does it look like there's a slant to it? I thought the section where the cupholder/euro tray goes is supposed to be flat??
That is definitely going to make the interior look much newer.

[Hermes]

I noticed that also, maybe because its the armrest delete one. It came with instructions to cut a piece out of the back on the bottom to match up with the trans tunnel better, maybe that is what deals with the slant.

[3ZHP]

Looks like I need some new rubber. This is what I pulled off the rear a few weeks ago when I put the Blizzaks on. 6699


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[az3579]

^ Are those RE-11s? Looks the same.
How many miles did you get out of them?

[3ZHP]

Yep, 4 seasons that included a few driving schools at Mid-Ohio and Nelson Ledges, a few autocross's and a fun season on Middle Tennessee back roads. Total mileage 31,692.


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[az3579]

Yep, 4 seasons that included a few driving schools at Mid-Ohio and Nelson Ledges, a few autocross's and a fun season on Middle Tennessee back roads. Total mileage 31,692.


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Excellent. I have a set as auto-x only wheels. 2nd season running them and they still feel like a top, with plenty of tread left.
They were absolutely stunning on the road when I ran them for a short while off the auto-x course. Would you buy the same tires again?

[3ZHP]

Excellent. I have a set as auto-x only wheels. 2nd season running them and they still feel like a top, with plenty of tread left.
They were absolutely stunning on the road when I ran them for a short while off the auto-x course. Would you buy the same tires again?

My fronts still have a little left to the but I'm planning on a complete new set in the spring. For how hard I pushed these I am very satisfied with how they performed. The only thing I will note is that for the last few months I never turned off the DSC if it was moist because of its happy tail.


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[JKO_ZHP]

So at the MFEST meet I was at last night, this guy had an '01 silver 330Ci (or so he said) with a beat-up M3 bumper that was literally hanging off and about to fall, a large fold in the corner of the stock hood, no fog lights although the covers were there.......silver roundel that wasn't new, just degraded down to the, well, silver, mismatching wheels in the front and back, trunk with scratched up lip spoiler (like the ones ZHPs have), a black-and-red trunk roundel, broke & exposed passenger side mirror and mismatching stock xenon headlights.

Guy was alright....so I didn't say anything. Just pretended everything was in perfect condition and asked what his next mods were going to be, etc. But he definitely didn't know what a ZHP was. Only one dude last night knew what it was and said he wanted one originally but couldn't find one (he has an E92 328i).
After I went home last night I looked at the ZHP and said, I'm sorry you had to see that.

I'm not trying to sh*t on his ride but I swear, that car was the most neglected (but running) BMW I've ever seen in my life.
There was a photographer there with a tripod and DSLR (or whatever it's called) taking up-close shots, group shots, etc.
He didn't do any up-close shots of his. :rofl

[static667]

Went to change out my ICV with a better working one, found a faulty hose clamp on my brake booster vacuum hose, and also saw that my expansion tank was leaking from the bottom connections. Now I'm on the search for o-rings to replace the old ones with. Hopefully I'll get that leak stopped. I'm not sure if I should order a new tank and tank bracket yet.

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[kayger12]

Went to change out my ICV with a better working one, found a faulty hose clamp on my brake booster vacuum hose, and also saw that my expansion tank was leaking from the bottom connections. Now I'm on the search for o-rings to replace the old ones with. Hopefully I'll get that leak stopped. I'm not sure if I should order a new tank and tank bracket yet.

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Nice find. Bet that booster hose clamp will solve your stumbling/stalling problem.

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[Stu]

As I suspected, P0171 and P0174.

My shop noted my intake boot should be replaced. Chances are, that's what I need to do. I got it cleared, I expect it to come back again at some point. I'll get around to that soon at some point, very cheap fix. Hopefully that's all it is, and it's not DISA or my fuel pump. Easy fixes, just expensive.

[BCS_ZHP]

Changed the engine oil on the conv plus tranny & diff fluids (5k intervals on engine, 3rd time I've done the tranny & diff, trying to follow 15K intervals), she's sitting at 44,415 mileage-wise. Decided to change the diff & tranny fluids on the coupe too, this one is sitting around 71,700 and I think it was the first time either of these fluids had been changed. Ran out of time to change power steering fluids on both, we have a Xmas party to attend tonight so I'll get to those in the next couple of days.

[danewilson77]

Changed the engine oil on the conv plus tranny & diff fluids (5k intervals on engine, 3rd time I've done the tranny & diff, trying to follow 15K intervals), she's sitting at 44,415 mileage-wise. Decided to change the diff & tranny fluids on the coupe too, this one is sitting around 71,700 and I think it was the first time either of these fluids had been changed. Ran out of time to change power steering fluids on both, we have a Xmas party to attend tonight so I'll get to those in the next couple of days.

Good work Bruce.

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[BCS_ZHP]

Yeah, I'm doing all this stuff cause its the right maintenance stuff to do, meanwhile I'm pondering cashing out of ZHP-land altogether, unloading both and moving to e70-land and/or buying myself a new pickup.

[mLuMaN83]

SES light has gone. As mysteriously as it appeared, it went. Word.

[JKO_ZHP]

if you don't like them, you can sell the osram's to me ;D


CBI's? Second dibs...

I've just been told that they have a "burn-in" period of 20-30 hours and that afterwards the color will change a little.

Looks like I'll get that blue tinge after all haha sorry fellas. :)

[danewilson77]

SES light has gone. As mysteriously as it appeared, it went. Word.

Code will be stored though.

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

[az3579]

Yeah, I'm doing all this stuff cause its the right maintenance stuff to do, meanwhile I'm pondering cashing out of ZHP-land altogether, unloading both and moving to e70-land and/or buying myself a new pickup.

What's the longest period of time you've own a ZHP? The wifey's vert is the longest-kept one, right?

[zhpnsnv]

Put the winters on. Dunlop winter sport 3d 205 50 17. Non rf. sport edition rims.

Spent some intimate time cleaning the 313s. They are sofa king nice.

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Also cleaned the calipers with some qd. I'm pretty sure e82 calipers are space gray.


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[kayger12]

Looking sweet.

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[JKO_ZHP]

Put the winters on. Dunlop winter sport 3d 205 50 17. Non rf. sport edition rims.

Spent some intimate time cleaning the 313s. They are sofa king nice.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/24/date2ere.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/24/gunege8u.jpg

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Also cleaned the calipers with some qd. I'm pretty sure e82 calipers are space gray.


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That color....:drool

[Torxuvin]

Looks good. Needs more seat pics though! Corral red :drool

I just drove the zhp today to visit the folks. My mother said it was cute. :shifty

[nike001]

My car died on me today.

Started my car after my dad and I got back from dinner to let it warm up before I left (I never do this). 5 minutes later I go out to leave and my traction control/ABS/BRAKE lights are on. Sheet. Then I decide I don't want to drive home with all those systems inactive on my cold trip home with ice and the possibilities of deer.

Shut the car off, went to turn on... click click click. She's dead! After a jump, she ran.. but oddly. interior lights were really dim & flickering, then low beams dim/flickering, and then the tc/ABS/BRAKE lights came on, went off in place of the airbag light. Then my tach in my cluster wasn't working. Wasn't sure about speedo as I wasn't moving. Sat for a minute and it regained itself and I drove off in hopes of making it home OK.

So. Alternator or battery? Or both?

[kayger12]

Battery would be my first guess.

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[danewilson77]

I would say alternator. How old is battery?

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[nike001]

Battery is probably OE.

But if it was the battery I would have thought it would be just dead. Not dead after the car was started and running fine and then turned off for 3 seconds.

How do I tell if my alternator is Valeo/Bosch?

[Crickett]

I'd start with the battery: it's far easier to pull & have tested (& potentially replace) than the alternator & the E46 is known to act all sorts a fool when it's running on a weak battery.

And yes, I know how a car's electrical system works (battery for starting & alt for engine-on ops) & that my advice is a bit counter-intuitive given the symptoms, but there are far fewer reports of bad alternators than bad batteries. /$0.02


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[das boots]

Check the output in the battery terminal. Correct me if I'm wrong...at least 14.3 VDC. That is the output of the alternator charging the battery. Anything lower...then the alternator is asking for help.

[BCS_ZHP]

Dalton,
I'm guessing battery. At idle, you aren't turning enough rpms to really throw a good charge from the alternator over to the battery. All the lights and instruments are using up the lower amperage the alternator is putting out at idle,you've got to rev it up a bit for the amount of amps the alternator is producing to have some extra to charge the battery too.

And this cold spell isn't helping, had to replace the battery on my S10 this morning, it left my son stranded last night. I drove it yesterday and it was fine, he called to tell me it was dead in the parking lot at work and wouldn't jump, I charged my jump start box overnight and couldn't get it started this morning. I dropped a new battery in and everything is fine again.

[nike001]

Thanks for all the help fellas. Got more replies than I had thought.

I'll try to get the battery tested tomorrow and see where I'm at. It seems that with other alternator stories that the red battery light comes up on the dash, and I didn't have that. Hopefully I'll be able to just get a new battery at worst.

[Hermes]

mine acted up funny in other ways when the battery was on its way out. I'm gonna bet on your battery too.

As for how to tell the difference between alternators take out your air filter and stick your camera phone behind it and take a pic, it should have markings on the back

[johnrando]

I'm guessing battery. :biggrin

[nike001]

Thanks guys. Any recommendations on batteries?

[kayger12]

I went with the Duralast 49-DL.

[danewilson77]

I went with the Duralast 49-DL.

I have as well.......I think.

[alexandre]

Me too. Flawless.

[zhpnsnv]

Looks good. Needs more seat pics though! Corral red :drool

I just drove the zhp today to visit the folks. My mother said it was cute. :shifty

Ask and you shall receive!

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[ryankokesh]

Holy smholy............. :drool


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[az3579]

I went with the Duralast 49-DL.

I have this.


Ask and you shall receive!

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Someone needs a hard wire. :biggrin

[zhpnsnv]

Yes. How do I do that?


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[zhpnsnv]

Btw- e82 trim = silver hexagons. Seems to be same material as silver cubes.


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[Torxuvin]

Ask and you shall receive!.

:drool I feel like I'm looking at a hot girl that I can't have.

[Rovert]

I have a Wally World Battery! It's been truckin' on for a couple years strong!

[Stu]

I got my battery tested, and it's rated for 640CCA. They got 839CCA.

Uhhhhhhhhh..........

[Torxuvin]

Found a scrape on my rear bumper and two new door dings. I freaking hate people. This is why we can't have nice things...

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/27291_765660019464_703983978_n.jpg

[kayger12]

^People suck. Always have, always will.

Sorry to see that. It's why I measure my walking distance from parking spaces in statute miles....

[az3579]

^People suck. Always have, always will.

Sorry to see that. It's why I measure my walking distance from parking spaces in statute miles....

^^ Same.
If you have a car you want to protect, you MUST park far away, because nobody else will bother parking that far. If you put in the extra effort, it will pay off!


Yes. How do I do that?


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Here's a link on how to hardwire a V1 on an E82.
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=211933

I can't make out what detector you have from the pic, but the instructions should be the same. It's my understanding they all use the same kind of cable...

[nike001]

I sacked up today and hand washed it.

Now it's snowing and I just had to drive it to/from my grams. All that work for nothing...

[Stu]

I sacked up today and hand washed it.

Now it's snowing and I just had to drive it to/from my grams. All that work for nothing...

But it felt good, didn't it? :)

[az3579]

Today I treated Wobz to a steering wheel cleaning, consisting of a top secret formula of Simple Green / 91% Isopropyl Alcohol. Scrubbed the steering wheel lightly and looks as good as it can for having 147k miles on it. Pretty close to new looking. :thumbsup

Rinsed it off yesterday. Of course, for nothing; it's snowing today. :shifty


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[Johal E32]

Thanks guys. Any recommendations on batteries?

Interstate.

My Dad was going through the glove box on his E39, and found the auxiliary jack for the iPod hook up. Turned out, it is the OEM kit that the PO installed, weird he never told my Dad about it when he bought the car..

Oh, And I spotted Seth's E46 twin!

http://imageshack.us/a/img7/7479/dsc05823fb.jpg

http://e46fanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=962192

[UdubBadger]

Found a scrape on my rear bumper and two new door dings. I freaking hate people. This is why we can't have nice things...

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/27291_765660019464_703983978_n.jpg

Saw a woman intentionally use her front bumper to push a cart aside so she could get into a parking spot at Walmart tonight.

Sad part was the car that took the hit from the cart was my wife's. no biddable damage other than some scuffs in the clear that will buff out, that last got an earful from me as we crossed paths though.




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[UdubBadger]

Interstate.

My Dad was going through the glove box on his E39, and found the auxiliary jack for the iPod hook up. Turned out, it is the OEM kit that the PO installed, weird he never told my Dad about it when he bought the car..

Oh, And I spotted Seth's E46 twin!

http://imageshack.us/a/img7/7479/dsc05823fb.jpg

http://e46fanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=962192

Almost, even the rcr tails, but my csl's are dark anthracite. Scary he has IL plates though.


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[Rovert]

But that guy isn't going HAM. Not as much win there. :P

[LivesNearCostco]

Sunday I found out what happens when you put stickier tires up front than in back and then drive on a wet track--a back end that wants to break loose! Woke up at 3am, dropped family at airport 5am, went home. Left home at 6:30am, arrived at track 9:45am. Signed up for Speed Ventures Black which is high intermediate but did first first session in Blue (low intermediate). Being the 2nd fastest driver in Blue made me feel pretty good, but then I went out in Black and was the slowest or 2nd slowest driver in that group the rest of the day, which was humbling given that there are two faster groups above Black.

In back were stock wheels with used (about 6,000 miles) Bridgestone RE-760 tires, 255/35/18. In front were new (1 track day, 1 AutoX day) Continental ExtremeDW tires in 245/40/17. Figured they'd have about the same grip--WRONG! Front end gripped pretty well on wet track but back end didn't. For last session I turned off DSC and managed 25 minutes okay--besides being slow--until a spin on the last lap. You can see the spin here, skip to 26:40 in the video. At least I remembered to put the clutch in and they didn't have to tow me out. I survived that corner okay at 2:40, 5:53, 8:50, 11:53, 14::30, 20:45 and 23:50, so why loop on the last lap? Looks like I was apexing that corner about 40mph on the other laps but 50mph on the last one, plus maybe lifted during the turn...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ej29r5Xlm8

[Rovert]

DW's are pretty sticky!! I have those on my car and grip seems to be pretty aggressive even though tread wear is longer than the average ultra high performance summer. So I'll get an extra season out of them as well as still have fun. The problem with such grippy tires is that the limits are so illegally high to enjoy what they offer on the road. I need like a Tercel with 13" 165 tires to drive it 9/10ths at 25mph. LOL

[JKO_ZHP]

Sunday I found out what happens when you put stickier tires up front than in back and then drive on a wet track--a back end that wants to break loose! Woke up at 3am, dropped family at airport 5am, went home. Left home at 6:30am, arrived at track 9:45am. Signed up for Speed Ventures Black which is high intermediate but did first first session in Blue (low intermediate). Being the 2nd fastest driver in Blue made me feel pretty good, but then I went out in Black and was the slowest or 2nd slowest driver in that group the rest of the day, which was humbling given that there are two faster groups above Black.


One day....I need to experience the freedom/thrill of being on a track. My old high school teacher with a ZR1 told me to not just for the fun but also, that it teaches you to respect the road.

I just never got around to it since I don't want to risk breaking something and have no idea what to expect or what to do/bring, etc.

[derbo]

Sunday I found out what happens when you put stickier tires up front than in back and then drive on a wet track--a back end that wants to break loose! Woke up at 3am, dropped family at airport 5am, went home. Left home at 6:30am, arrived at track 9:45am. Signed up for Speed Ventures Black which is high intermediate but did first first session in Blue (low intermediate). Being the 2nd fastest driver in Blue made me feel pretty good, but then I went out in Black and was the slowest or 2nd slowest driver in that group the rest of the day, which was humbling given that there are two faster groups above Black.

In back were stock wheels with used (about 6,000 miles) Bridgestone RE-760 tires, 255/35/18. In front were new (1 track day, 1 AutoX day) Continental ExtremeDW tires in 245/40/17. Figured they'd have about the same grip--WRONG! Front end gripped pretty well on wet track but back end didn't. For last session I turned off DSC and managed 25 minutes okay--besides being slow--until a spin on the last lap. You can see the spin here, skip to 26:40 in the video. At least I remembered to put the clutch in and they didn't have to tow me out. I survived that corner okay at 2:40, 5:53, 8:50, 11:53, 14::30, 20:45 and 23:50, so why loop on the last lap? Looks like I was apexing that corner about 40mph on the other laps but 50mph on the last one, plus maybe lifted during the turn...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ej29r5Xlm8

That always in an interesting setup! How were you doing on the wet track? Looks like it was a lot slower of a day than usual.. On a dry day I think I take sunset around 60mph? Looks like you just got a wet spot and just lost traction. Though, it also looks like you were going into the corner hot. I can't really see your tach but top is 80mph and I can see you still at 80 at the beginning of the outside entrance rumble strips. I'm glad nothing crazy happend when you spin! That corner gets a lot of people and the inside spin into the K-wall is no bueno...

I do like that Speedventures has two advanced groups. I think I would be somewhere inbetween Red/Green. The cars in RED are usually crazy fast and I feel like I would be a moving cone to them..

[Rovert]

One day....I need to experience the freedom/thrill of being on a track. My old high school teacher with a ZR1 told me to not just for the fun but also, that it teaches you to respect the road.

I just never got around to it since I don't want to risk breaking something and have no idea what to expect or what to do/bring, etc.

Don't be afraid of breaking something in just general education of this. If you are all out of common sense when driving you'll break something but I believe you have more than that from your statement. If something breaks when you are learning advanced driver techniques, it's because you needed to fix it!! Better have it fail at a track with hopefully plenty of safe runoff than a public street with pedestrians and many solid unmovable objects. You'll come in with fear and leave with respect which will far make up what you will save in the long run rather than making mistakes on public roads and crashing.

[UdubBadger]

But that guy isn't going HAM. Not as much win there. :P

:rofl

Truth


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[az3579]

Fear of breaking something isn't a very good reason, mainly because you won't be going nearly fast enough to lose control or break something on the car. Give it a dozen or so track events and then perhaps you'll be pushing it to the limit. It takes a long time to actually max the car out; nobody goes out on their first time out and drives it to the limit the right way. There is nothing to fear; driving on the track is safer than driving on the street because everyone is paying 100% attention to driving. Nobody's yakking away on their phones. Nobody is texting. Nobody is putting on makeup, or drinking coffee. Don't even worry about yourself. Just stay focused and you'll be alright. :thumbsup

[Rovert]

Damn...that must be my problem. I'm using GPS to guide me on the track while i drink an oversized slush in one cup holder and a hot grande latte in the other. Trying to sip through the helmet is a pain in the butt and distracting.

[Torxuvin]

Damn...that must be my problem. I'm using GPS to guide me on the track while i drink an oversized slush in one cup holder and a hot grande latte in the other. Trying to sip through the helmet is a pain in the butt and distracting.

:rofl

[Stu]

I WAS going to wash it today...

http://i.imgur.com/nDEbl.png

[Johal E32]

Almost, even the rcr tails, but my csl's are dark anthracite. Scary he has IL plates though.


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your car also has more stanche to it. This ZHP is a little more 4x4 ;)

[Hermes]

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/7AE861E7-4E88-439E-A3E3-67A25FA4EC9E-7804-00000A2FAD445A3E.jpg

Style 68 wrapped in Michelin PS2 on the driver's side rear...

my lil sis won't admit it but I think she curbed my tire at speed... big ass blister in the sidewall. Stopped at Carl's and borrowed a wheel/tire that fits and I might end up buying it as a spare. Need to stop at Discount for a replacement Pilot Super Sport under warranty, but I will probably end up buying one for the other side so treadwear is the same.

Money I wasn't expecting to spend... :(

[S85FTW]

Several of my pieces came in today. Will most likely go dyno the car tomorrow for a before number since the AFE dry flows will arrive the 28th.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/null.jpg

[az3579]

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/7AE861E7-4E88-439E-A3E3-67A25FA4EC9E-7804-00000A2FAD445A3E.jpg

Style 68 wrapped in Michelin PS2 on the driver's side rear...

my lil sis won't admit it but I think she curbed my tire at speed... big ass blister in the sidewall. Stopped at Carl's and borrowed a wheel/tire that fits and I might end up buying it as a spare. Need to stop at Discount for a replacement Pilot Super Sport under warranty, but I will probably end up buying one for the other side so treadwear is the same.

Money I wasn't expecting to spend... :(


Dunno 'bout you, but if that was my sister, she'd be footing the bill. :dunno

[Hermes]

She's 20 and going to college (and she got me some sweet BMW clothing for Xmas)... I'll foot the bill on this one for her

damn that 17 looks tiny...

[az3579]

Gotcha.

[328ioc]

Several of my pieces came in today. Will most likely go dyno the car tomorrow for a before number since the AFE dry flows will arrive the 28th.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/null.jpg

Can't wait to see this build.

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[az3579]

Kris -
Let me know when you have it built! Would love to hear the sound of that beast again, this time with an improved intake!

[S85FTW]

Thanks 328IOC, I cant wait either. I placed the order for the filters on the 18th and I have been patiently waiting but I admit my patience is wearing away.

BP, I will let you know once it is installed and the dyno is completed, then we can go for a ride again.

[LivesNearCostco]

What Rovert said... don't be afraid of breaking something your first track day, or the 2nd or 3rd. If you're a fast learner (I'm not, it turns out, a fast learner for track days), by the 4th or 5th you might risk a money shift. But otherwise if your car maintenance is up to date, the only things you can break the first few times are overheating the brakes (solved by having fresh Ate blue/Typ200 fluid) and wearing the outside edges of the front tires. This all assumes you don't hit a wall of course. The good news is that being in SoCal, most of the tracks don't have many walls (Streets of Willow, Buttonwillow, Chuckwalla), or have good runoff room in most places (Willow Springs, AutoClub Speedway). And/or you can buy HPDE insurance for between $85 and $125 per weekend (for typical ZHP--more expensive cars cost more to insure) from Lockton Affinity. There are lots of checklists available online on things to inspect and what to bring to the track.

For the safest, most controlled, and most expensive track day, wait for a BMW CCA day. For something much cheaper, slightly looser, but still with instruction and safety rules (and sometimes crowded run groups), there's NASA. For more relaxed, less instruction, and less crowded, I like Speed Ventures. And for the generally least expensive and most relaxed So Cal track days I've tried, there's ExtremeSpeed, usually running at Big Willow and Streets of Willow. In fact I'm hoping to do one of their track days this weekend, Dec 29-30. It will be cold (below freezing in the morning) but probably won't rain.


One day....I need to experience the freedom/thrill of being on a track. My old high school teacher with a ZR1 told me to not just for the fun but also, that it teaches you to respect the road.

I just never got around to it since I don't want to risk breaking something and have no idea what to expect or what to do/bring, etc.

[LivesNearCostco]

It wasn't my plan to make the back-end loose! I just figured I could get away with swapping out only 2 tires instead of 4. When the track was almost dry in our 2nd session, the grip felt good, but when it was wet, the back felt loose. Yes, my speedo indicates I was approaching it around 80mph and going about 10mph faster through the turn than the times I didn't spin in that session. Plus I hit the apex tight, which is normally what you want to do, but maybe not on a wet day! I was experimenting with driving the dry line and trying other lines to get more grip.... maybe that experimenting should be done with DSC on?

I was already a moving cone of sorts in Black, though I think my best laps were faster than the very slowest driver in Green.


That always in an interesting setup! How were you doing on the wet track? Looks like it was a lot slower of a day than usual.. On a dry day I think I take sunset around 60mph? Looks like you just got a wet spot and just lost traction. Though, it also looks like you were going into the corner hot. I can't really see your tach but top is 80mph and I can see you still at 80 at the beginning of the outside entrance rumble strips. I'm glad nothing crazy happend when you spin! That corner gets a lot of people and the inside spin into the K-wall is no bueno...

I do like that Speedventures has two advanced groups. I think I would be somewhere inbetween Red/Green. The cars in RED are usually crazy fast and I feel like I would be a moving cone to them..

[JKO_ZHP]

I said a while ago that I thought I had spotted one of the rare, limited edition E92 M3s in a frozen paint finish (either red, white, or blue [Go 'murrica!!!]).
I saw this on campus more than a few times and I didn't see the driver but I assume it's a student.

http://www.bmwblog.com/2012/10/26/2013-bmw-m3-coupe-frozen-limited-edition/

http://25.media.tumblr.com/a7477bb6f9020c436449c527ecffef10/tumblr_mfohveA36R1r2z3guo1_500.jpg

Is it truly one of the limited edition ones? It's definitely an E92 vert.
But the exhaust and lack of M3 badging on the trunk make it hard to say definitively if it's an M3 or just a heavily-modded E92 335i.
Because according to the article, production for the U.S. market doesn't begin until Jan '13. And also, the paint can be done at a shop and the body kit & side skirts don't look like the ones off the factory.

[JKO_ZHP]

Well that was fast.
Someone directed me to this page: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.402884613118781.94552.215144291892815&type=3
Apparently it's a GTRS3 E93 M3....so, nothing special, false alarm. :rofl

[az3579]

^That's gotta be it. I haven't seen anything else like it, and the link you provided looks like exactly the same car.
A little too puffed up, IMO, but that color is quite stunning.

[328ioc]

Got my clears installed yesterday. Not the best pics bit its fecking cold out so they will have to do.

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[Rovert]

Not the best pics bit its fecking cold out so they will have to do.


Try -4F before windchill here in Edmonton, AB! LOL

[328ioc]

Try -4F before windchill here in Edmonton, AB! LOL

You def have it worse. Bit I am still acclimated to Florida lol.

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[Rovert]

Shall I go out and do a photoshoot with my sister's A4 in sub-arctic temperatures to give you no excuse? LOL

[UdubBadger]

Got my clears installed yesterday. Not the best pics bit its fecking cold out so they will have to do.

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Hahahaha

Come intern for me for a day
#noheatwhenishoot

- Goin' H.A.M. Mobile

[S85FTW]

Uploading dyno vids and files to my build thread right now.

[nike001]

Got my clears installed yesterday. Not the best pics bit its fecking cold out so they will have to do.


mmmmm clears

What was the temp down there today? like 55? lol brrr!

[Johal E32]

Washed the touring for the first time in like a month! She turned out beautiful!

I was at the recycling center today, and the cashier guy came up to me and asked if I had a 3 series or 5 series.. I told him it's a 3, he then proceeded to tell me how mine looked to be in really good shape and it's rare to see a manual touring :)

[328ioc]

mmmmm clears

What was the temp down there today? like 55? lol brrr!

More like 20-24 due to wind chill.


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[nike001]

More like 20-24 due to wind chill.


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In FL? What?!

[Hornung418]

Devlin is in New Jersey for the holidays...he goes to school in FL.

[Hermes]

I was at the recycling center today, and the cashier guy came up to me and asked if I had a 3 series or 5 series.. I told him it's a 3, he then proceeded to tell me how mine looked to be in really good shape and it's rare to see a manual touring :)

I saw a Schwarz/Hellbeige E39 5MT touring today with style 5's... :drool

[Johal E32]

I saw a Schwarz/Hellbeige E39 5MT touring today with style 5's... :drool

Nice :drool

My Dad's mechanic just sold his 2003 525iT/5 with only 49k miles.. He upgraded to a 2002 M5 w/ 79k miles.

[Hermes]

^ if you wanna get into it that crazy...

my mechanic's DD is a Schwarz E34 touring with a S52 5MT swap and E36 door mirrors...

[Johal E32]

^ if you wanna get into it that crazy...

my mechanic's DD is a Schwarz E34 touring with a S52 5MT swap and E36 door mirrors...

:drool

http://www.facebook.com/PerformanceTechnic/photos_stream

Check out these guys. This is the shop I used for my last repairs. They do all sorts of crazy stuff and work on all sorts of rare bmw's

[3ZHP]

Had the oil changed and a multi point inspection done at Ganley BMW, 600 miles away from home. Everything checked out good except, some seals and gaskets starting to show a little seepage.


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[Johal E32]

I think I am going to have my oil service done at the BMW Dealer next time.. They are running a special for $79.99 and it includes a full inspection and top off of fluids.

It costs me close to $70 to change my oil (using OEM BMW oil).. So for $9 I think it is a bargain!

[3ZHP]

Yah, for how I'm taken care of at this dealer, it is defiantly worth the money for me. It's pretty nice when the tech recognizes you and just starts telling you what he found, talking like a friend and not a salesmen.

Being able to drool over the new M5 in the showroom is just an added Benefit.


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[nike001]

I'm installing my new sunshade in my sunroof and it seems to be hard to move. It also doesn't get carried by the part in the sunroof. What gives?

[Johal E32]

My front passenger side window regulator is on it's last legs..

Anywhere I can get a OEM unit for cheap? My dealer hook-up brings it to around $101-ish..

[Hermes]

which car, touring or 7er?

[Johal E32]

Touring.

Sold the 735 a few months ago. Couldn't pass up on a 2003 530i/5 one owner for only $3800 (and it had Bilsteins!) It is my Dad's DD but I love driving it, it is such an amazing highway cruiser, I can do 75 mph and enjoy 29 mpg!

EDIT:

I am shopping around online, it seems like most OEM regulator are around $120+. I guess I am getting a good deal. I reckon the shop will bill me 1 hour for labor, so another $115-125 or so for it's installation.

[JupiterBMW]

Got my clears installed yesterday. Not the best pics bit its fecking cold out so they will have to do.


Wow, they look awesome dude! Nicely done!!



More like 20-24 due to wind chill.



In FL? What?!


Haha, its 8am here in Florida now, and its 74 outside... High of 84 today. :biggrin

[Mtnman]

Touring.


I am shopping around online, it seems like most OEM regulator are around $120+. I guess I am getting a good deal. I reckon the shop will bill me 1 hour for labor, so another $115-125 or so for it's installation.

This was going rate last time i looked a year ago. Aftermarket ones were in the 60 to 70 range. Oem was 100to 120.

[az3579]

I am shopping around online, it seems like most OEM regulator are around $120+. I guess I am getting a good deal. I reckon the shop will bill me 1 hour for labor, so another $115-125 or so for it's installation.

I can see a shop charging 2 hours for it.

[RITmusic2k]

Got started on my big 100k refresh this weekend -

Yesterday was the bulk of my Inspection II; new plugs, new oil, replaced a leaky upper coolant hose; everything else engine-wise checks out. Rear tires have been ordered and will be done on Monday; I'm doing front brakes on Monday as well. After that comes fluid changes for the transmission and differential, and a DME software update if I can finally convince the dealer to do so... She's gonna be sittin' pretty in no time!

[cakM3]

I took my ///M out for a short joy ride and gassed it up before putting it back in the garage...all before the snow storm we're getting today.

[Hermes]

two new PSS' for the rears

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/B8802FF7-A671-4BDC-8B0E-1A7D04F051F8-10098-00000CEECBFCB8AD.jpg

[Johal E32]

^ I bet those things just stick to the road like no other!

[Hermes]

they do... but it's on and off sprinkles so I can't really test them.

Forgot to get back to you, your dealer hookup sounds like a great price on that regulator. Do it

[KevinC]

^ I bet those things just stick to the road like no other!

I've had PSS's on my ZHP for a few months now, and they are truly the shiznit. I have PS2's on my Z4MC and they are not nearly the tire that the PSS's are. It too will wear PSS's soon.

[Hermes]

I rocked the PS2's before the PSS' - the comparison is a joke...

This is technically PSS v1.5 since it's not a full set. This time I actually went fatter by 10mm (my old PSS' were 255s). I will report back with my findings.

[LivesNearCostco]

I beat on my car at the track on a cold, cold day. Well not cold by Midwestern or New Englander (or Qubecois) standards, but cold for Southern California (high desert). Started at 27F then 36F, then the afternoon was almost sunny at 47F. We even saw a few snowflakes! I discovered that 36F on a dry track is still a lot more grip (once tires warm up) than 50F on a wet track. At least with my tires.

Edit: Video from yesterday. Today I got a better lap time but haven't had a chance to upload the vid. And yes, windows down!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vi9cYhFbh2U

[az3579]

I beat on my car at the track on a cold, cold day. Well not cold by Midwestern or New Englander (or Qubecois) standards, but cold for Southern California (high desert). Started at 27F then 36F, then the afternoon was almost sunny at 47F. We even saw a few snowflakes! I discovered that 36F on a dry track is still a lot more grip (once tires warm up) than 50F on a wet track. At least with my tires.

Jeez. We stop running track events in October, and even the 50's temperature is far too cold to be running with windows down! Did you guys run windows down? I think it's a requirement.

Why is it so cold there anyway? I thought the temperature never went down below like 50...

[Crickett]

Decided to remove & return the Dynavin. Bottom line is that it just isn't a polished enough product for the price paid. I had been coming to this conclusion over the past few days & was a little worried about the wife's reaction (being a gift from her, & all). Turns out that all I had to do was let her drive with it! She came home today from running errands & said "How can you stand using your Dynavin??" I love her.

So now that Dynavin will be turning into a Sprint Booster (w/Sport button mod), angel eyes, & a Dice MediaBridge. :roundel


iP5. Tapatalk. Bauce.

[az3579]

So now that Dynavin will be turning into a Sprint Booster (w/Sport button mod), angel eyes, & a Dice MediaBridge. :roundel


iP5. Tapatalk. Bauce.

I'd take that stuff over a Dynavin any day. Good call. :thumbsup

[Sockethead]

I'd take that stuff over a Dynavin any day. Good call. :thumbsup
+1

[Torxuvin]

+2

Today I looked at my car and shook my head at how dirty it is. Snow+salt FTL. It's supposed to snow again tonight though. I can't wait to rinse her off...

[quikryptonite]

Replaced my ZKW with an AL headlight assembly. Switched out the mounting bracket and all, only took about 40 minutes.

http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x428/dcrider48/ZKW%20replacement/AL2_zpsc43f0551.jpg

[az3579]

Rinsed off the salty shit off Wobbie. Tomorrow I will follow up with ONR.

[BRGcoopahS]

Count me in for rinsing it off. Salt and snow marks behind the fenders and dirty rims.

[Rovert]

I beat on my car at the track on a cold, cold day. Well not cold by Midwestern or New Englander (or Qubecois) standards, but cold for Southern California (high desert). Started at 27F then 36F, then the afternoon was almost sunny at 47F. We even saw a few snowflakes! I discovered that 36F on a dry track is still a lot more grip (once tires warm up) than 50F on a wet track. At least with my tires.


I have real time pressure monitor and temp gauges in my wheels. They take a reading every 7 seconds I believe. When I am just driving on the street and if the temperature is 40F. After a a few minutes of street driving and a few minutes on the highway, my tires warm up to about 60F. In LA, CA I remember my tires getting up to 110F when it was about 90F out. LOL.

When it's freezing my tires will warm up to about 50F-55F. So I know when you are driving your tires hard on the track, temperatures will go up significantly higher than street driving! I know at 60-70F when I had Toyo T1S tires, the rubber seemed like it was melting off from every corner after the 20 minute heat. I could press my finger into the rubber. Good thing for those cool down breaks!!

[MiniD]

Can this front license plate holder thing be removed from the car without holes or damage? This is on a ZHP I am potentially buying.

[kayger12]

Can this front license plate holder thing be removed from the car without holes or damage? This is on a ZHP I am potentially buying.

Nope, that looks like the one that was on mine. Pretty sure you're going to have holes there.

I removed it and then had the holes filled and the bumper resprayed.

[MiniD]

Gross :/. I guess I'll cover it up with a euro plate for now.

[kayger12]

Gross :/. I guess I'll cover it up with a euro plate for now.

That was my plan B if the bumper respray was going to be too much.

Now I think about doing the euro plate anyway.

As a matter of fact-- day off, coffee and iPad in hand....

[zhpnsnv]

That was my plan B if the bumper respray was going to be too much.

Now I think about doing the euro plate anyway.

As a matter of fact-- day off, coffee and iPad in hand....

What you really should be doing with your day off is researching how to swap out a leather for a cloth/alc interior. Consider that an assignment, sir.

[kayger12]

^Are you kidding me? That was researched to completion yesterday!!

Phone call 24 hours away...

[MiniD]

Keith, check this place out: http://www.customeuropeanplates.com/.

I was surprised at the price too. Not bad at all for a custom one + the ///M euro plate holder.

[CERF04ZHP]

7 fresh quarts and a filter for the ZHP, second ignition coil in as many months for my wife's e91!

[kayger12]

Keith, check this place out: http://www.customeuropeanplates.com/.

I was surprised at the price too. Not bad at all for a custom one + the ///M euro plate holder.

Thanks!

[Sockethead]

Man, I wish I could get away without a front plate :thumbsup

[kayger12]

You can try. I haven't gotten stopped yet. Been almost two years.

I figured if it became a hassle and I got stopped, I'd put it back on.

The fact that there are about 3,000 less cops than there were in this state a few years ago probably helps.

[JupiterBMW]

Well, today I get to say I actually did something on my ZHP... Today I am spending the day removing a few things and putting on the OEM parts that I have... Kind of sad, but still working on a car, which is always fun... :)

[Sockethead]

Hey Keith, I found this for a Euro plate... http://skenedesign.com/FPBracket/Euro.shtml i have the standard version that I've never used if anyone is interested...

Our cops here in Wenonah Bourough are pretty board... besides, they've seen Kpro and I riding our golf cart all over the place and they have left us alone... don't want to mess with that lol

[kayger12]

Hey Keith, I found this for a Euro plate... http://skenedesign.com/FPBracket/Euro.shtml i have the standard version that I've never used if anyone is interested...

Our cops here in Wenonah Bourough are pretty board... besides, they've seen Kpro and I riding our golf cart all over the place and they have left us alone... don't want to mess with that lol

Cool. Thanks. I'm just window shopping it right now. I've been going back and forth on the euro for years.

Every time I get close I realize what a beautiful bumper the Mtech II is clean.

[JupiterBMW]

Cool. Thanks. I'm just window shopping it right now. I've been going back and forth on the euro for years.

Every time I get close I realize what a beautiful bumper the Mtech II is clean.

While I haven't been contemplating one for years, I do kind of like the idea of having one hanging in my garage. I've been browsing the site that Connor posted... Good looking stuff on there... :shifty

[zhpnsnv]

Gonna tip over 900 miles today. Gotta make my break in service appointment soon.

[Sockethead]

Hey this thread just reached 1000 pages... cool! :thumbsup

[kayger12]

^And coming up on 10k posts. (I have it configured for 40 or 50 posts per page, so I'm only at 250 pages)

[Torxuvin]

Gonna tip over 900 miles today. Gotta make my break in service appointment soon.

Congrats. Been taking it everywhere?

[az3579]

Gonna tip over 900 miles today. Gotta make my break in service appointment soon.

What the hell is taking you so long?????? :biggrin

[danewilson77]

Well, today I get to say I actually did something on my ZHP... Today I am spending the day removing a few things and putting on the OEM parts that I have... Kind of sad, but still working on a car, which is always fun... :)

Good deal Joop. In for updates.

[danewilson77]

Werd

[danewilson77]

10000 posts:)