What did you do for your ZHP/BMW today?

[danewilson77]

Think he said 209?

[johnrando]

As far as what I did today, it's now part of a new project thread. Aspherical Euro mirrors, aluminum foot pedals, no-holes license plate delete, re-badge, V1/StealthOne is in and apparently working, and a (so far) failed C/F diffuser install.

[kayger12]

KG, how many unread threads? hehehe.

Over 200.

Nothing a few hours of quality time can't square away. :)

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[kayger12]

As far as what I did today, it's now part of a new project thread. Aspherical Euro mirrors, aluminum foot pedals, no-holes license plate delete, re-badge, V1/StealthOne is in and apparently working, and a (so far) failed C/F diffuser install.

Great stuff. Hope the diffuser gets worked out for you.

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[az3579]

Over 200.

Nothing a few hours of quality time can't square away. :)

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I spend a couple of hours on half that number; good luck with that... :biggrin

[3ZHP]

I took the ZHP in to the Dealer today to have my oil changed and have my service engine soon light checked.
I had Autzone run the codes last month and had an error for Rich Bank 1 and Rich Bank 2. Noted problems, Oxygen sensor and there are 4. Knowing that I agreed one Hr labor to check it out. I received a call this morning telling me that that was the code but the fix was to Reprogram the control unit, "computer". Apparently they can loose communication with each other. They also suggested having the engine Smoked to check for possible vacuum leeks. I went for the reprogram but not the Smoke. So far so good. At this point I have only drove it home from the Dealer bout 25 miles. I'll keep you posted if anything changes. FYI, I have yet to experience the 3k stumble that has always been there.+++

[Stu]

Replaced the headlight washer pump. If yours don't work, here's how I determined it was the pump:

1. Waited until all my fluid was gone.

2. Took out the pump. It's the first pump directly in front of you. It literally just comes right out of the tank with a surprisingly small amount of effort. Take out the grommet, too. You can clean the screen while it's out.

3. I found a 12V power supply and stripped it. It was like 5 amps which is way too much for that little thing, but it didn't kill it :)

4. I made a guess as to which was ground and power

5. I connected the two wires to the connectors in the pump

6. I heard the motor running (really fast cause I was giving it 5 amps), but I saw that the impeller wasn't moving

7. The pump is really hard to get apart, and I couldn't figure it out to try and fix it. So I said screw it, and bought a replacement.

8. A BMW headlight washer pump is a waste of money. It's a super non-critical part, so cheap aftermarket is the way to go here. Even if it broke, two are cheaper than one BMW headlight washer pump. I got this: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5574947307&toolid=10001&campid=5336776893&customid=&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2Febaymotors%2FBMW-E46-E90-X5-E60-E65-E66-Z4-X3-HEADLIGHT-WASHER-PUMP-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem20b67cfed6QQitemZ14050 0598486QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccesso ries%23ht_4688wt_939

9. Got it today, compared the two, found that they are literally the exact same part, but $40 cheaper, and installed it by just simply popping it in.

10. ????

11. Profit!

Also, I found that my wipers tend to squeak and I have been using RainX wiper fluid. It definitely does its job, and very well, but with automatic wipers I don't see much of a use for it on my windshield since they react instantly. It seems to make my windshield quite dry when it's raining (which is a real benefit), but I think it makes them squeak obnoxiously. I'll give an update to see if it helps. I just got the regular ol' Peak -20F fluid this time around. The reason why I think so is because when I clean them with isopropyl alcohol, which dries the wipers out, they squeak even worse.

[danewilson77]

Great find. Thanks for sharing.

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[GSEN820]

Nothing today but tomorrow installing bilstein struts, B&G front springs (eliminating some of the gap on the vert) status gruppe tunning adjustable ends links, adding new strut mounts.

Dont worry before and after shots will be added

[danewilson77]

Washed.

[Stu]

As far as what I did today, it's now part of a new project thread. Aspherical Euro mirrors, aluminum foot pedals, no-holes license plate delete, re-badge, V1/StealthOne is in and apparently working, and a (so far) failed C/F diffuser install.

I'm really considering the aspherical euro mirrors because one of my mirrors is rusty, and the other is starting to rust. Plus, a blind-spot mirror would be awesome. But they're so expensive! $200 for mirrors is a hard buy.

[danewilson77]

The NBS mirrors are worth $400.00 imho.

[quikryptonite]

Wax with a DA and windexed the exterior windows and mirrors.

[cakM3]

Picked up new FCABs for the ZHP today and swapped my Style 135s for Beyern Mesh Wheels

[az3579]

Picked up new FCABs for the ZHP today and swapped my Style 135s for Beyern Mesh Wheels

And they sure look good on dat. :chuck

[cakM3]

Washed the ZHP and checked torque on my lug bolts :biggrin
Working on "deleting" the painted on pinstripes...a much cleaner look imho :thumbsup

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Aug12ZHP01-1.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Aug12ZHP02-1.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Aug12ZHP03-1.jpg

Sorry for the bad iPhone pic here...
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/AUG12ZHP05-1.jpg

[GSEN820]

My front struts were leaking so the needed to be swapped. Thanks to Dane for selling James your Fk coilovers. This allowed me to purchase Bilsteins from James. I did not like the front gap in the front. Called up a friend Miggs for some springs. Here are the results

B&G front springs along with Status Gruppe adjustable end links.

174917501751

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Very nice, Gary. Will see the car in person tomorrow.

[GSEN820]

Miggs does it again for one of the cars. Dave and Shane approved as I stopped by as I was down the street.

[johnrando]

Very nice Gary. Looking forward to seeing it in person sometime soon.

[trancenation]

Put in a new battery after the original lasted for about 6 years. Start up is much more powerful than before.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Washed the X5 today. Wow. That was a project. The roof was a challenge. Glad we have those running boards.

[CERF04ZHP]

Washed the X5 today. Wow. That was a project. The roof was a challenge. Glad we have those running boards.


Ditto! Without being hasty, I can give the ZHP a bath in half the time it takes to wash down the X5. I find that standing on the front tire is the easiest way to reach the roof where it meets the windshield... just make sure you've got decent footwear on!

[gr330zhp]

Oyyyy, that's the only thing I dont miss about our X5...at least it's clean now :)

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[Marcus-SanDiego]

Glad I've got some people who understand my plight.


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[danewilson77]

Glad I've got some people who understand my plight.


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I've had 3 Suburbans. You'll get no sympathy here Boss. Sorry.

[gr330zhp]

Washed up the ZHP this morning :)

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I've had 3 Suburbans. You'll get no sympathy here Boss. Sorry.

I feel your pain.


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[danewilson77]

I feel your pain.


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One was black.

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[Marcus-SanDiego]

One was black.

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Ouch.


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[danewilson77]

Ouch.


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I sympathize with ya Boss. I was only playing.

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[Hornung418]

If you fly me in, Boss, I'll help you clean the roof ;)

For me, I'm trying to acquire an updated business head. Not sure the year...just really have a strong desire for iPod compatibility...$50 is a deal right? ;)

RootedDROIDXstatus. Come at me, bro.

[Johnmadd]

Just gave it some nice clean bmw 5/30 oil and a filter to match.

[cakM3]

I let mother nature wash my ZHP today :biggrin

[llll1l1ll]

I refreshed the rear brakes with new rotors and pads. I hate rusted on wheels and rotors. Spent more time getting those off than I did actually doing the brakes.

[norman@southbayBMW]

changed the DISA valve , oil change , engine belt, tensioner pulley and deflection pulley. Seems like the car runs better after the DISA valve was replace

[llll1l1ll]

I took my car in to get tires put on and CAB done.

[GMATT]

Installed new BMW all weather mats:) Wash and polish!

[Audi 0000]

I drove the ZHP to work today. There I ordered control arms and CABs. I then gave her a full detail, only to drive the whole way home in a thunder storm.:crying

[llll1l1ll]

Yeah I have not washed my car since it keeps storming.

Yesterday, new CABs and Continental DWS all around.

[MrMaico]

Oil change and replaced oil level sensor. A couple of times in the last month after a short, first drive of the day, after shut down the yellow light would come on for a bit. First time I saw it I had just checked the oil before leaving so at least it didn't panic me when I saw it. It maybe could have waited till it got more frequent but I guess I'm just too picky about any issues on the ZHP.

Also, I don't think I mentioned it here but about 6 weeks ago I had the BMW Performance suspension kit installed at 90,000 miles. It's basically just the stock ZHP struts/shocks and control arms. Also installed the Xi strut tower reinforcement plates on the top of the struts. The control arms actually feel like they could have even gone a bit longer, the ball joints still feel free of any excess play. The shocks/struts feel a little less harsh but they probably could have went longer too.

I spent close to an hour cleaning that rust proofing crap they use off of the reinforcement plate but I still missed a few spots. Looks alot better than it did though. Starting to button things back up......

http://mrmaico.smugmug.com/Cars/BMW-ZHP-misc/i-9zxHx66/0/L/IMG1256-L.jpg

The hydraulic jackstands I use when I need the front higher or if I need the front wheels off. They work great! Another great help was my Makita cordless impact wrench. If it's something you don't have and do a lot of wrenching it's a great time saver. It made short work of removing and re-installing those 8 reinforcement plate bolts. Hardest part of this whole project is final tightening of those bolts while laying on your back. 43 ft/lb + 90 degrees.

http://mrmaico.smugmug.com/Cars/BMW-ZHP-misc/i-NSQPJHW/0/L/IMG1257-L.jpg

Barry

[trancenation]

replaced the serpentine belt, ac belt, idler pulley, and tensioner pulley. Also did a differential fluid change.

[llll1l1ll]

I washed it in the dark because I drove through some sort of weird mud on Friday night that wouldn't come off with a spraying of water from a quarter wash place.

[edlvrt]

Wash, wax, and cleaned my steering wheel. But it rained before I could get and pics...:(

[iZHP]

Got my NHLPB today from GoMiniGo...very happy with it. Also, painted the lower mesh grille black...came out great!

1857

[danewilson77]

Full wax with Autoglym. Two coats on hood. Delicious.

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[nike001]

You swapped out your angel eyes for DRL? I'm contemplating doing the same. The angel eyes are getting old to me.

[iZHP]

You swapped out your angel eyes for DRL? I'm contemplating doing the same. The angel eyes are getting old to me.

Yes I did...I am liking the DRL's better for now...however I have angel eyes on the inner rings...so it looks like DRL's during the day, and angel eyes at night:

http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab58/ianbrady/48ba8ef4.jpg

http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab58/ianbrady/P1020211.jpg

http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab58/ianbrady/P1020210.jpg

(Best night pic I could get)

[Johnmadd]

^nice.

[webster]

i covered the car before calling it a night. f u birds!

[Marcus-SanDiego]

i covered the car before calling it a night. f u birds!

:chuck

[danewilson77]

I think the DRL's kind of wash out the A/E's imho.

[iZHP]

^ that's the point lol...not to see them. Then, when I turn on the headlights, you see them since the DRL's turn off.

[danewilson77]

^ that's the point lol...not to see them. Then, when I turn on the headlights, you see them since the DRL's turn off.

O.......k.........I think.

[iZHP]

:confused

[BurghJR]

Finally made time to replace Vanos seals and VCG along with an oil change this past weekend. DIY from Beisan and tips from the Mafia made it a very straightforward job. Took about 8 hours in total with several breaks. The most tedious steps were slicing off the old seals without gouging the pistons and the tightening of all 15 valve cover bolts. After about 150 miles of break-in, the improvement in low-end torque/throttle response/milage are significant and I am super pumped! It just flatout pulls hard all the way to 6800rpm and the 4k power dip is barely noticeable. She is also idling more smoothly and the exhaust note sounds a little deeper as an added bonus.

Combine that with the new front CAB's, front rotors and 4 new ceramic pads and BMW perf intake all done this summer the car feels completely transformed yeaaaah buddy.

[webster]

nice! all of that is on my list...eventually

out of curiousity, what's your current mileage?

[T.Bird]

Cool, that is my next planned project after my tires/alignment!

[BurghJR]

nice! all of that is on my list...eventually

out of curiousity, what's your current mileage?

I'm at 84k. Was burning through a quart of oil every 1k, maybe more, and it was pooling on the runners on the left side of the valve cover. First gear acceleration was especially jumpy at various points in the rev range. All of that has been corrected and it honestly feels faster than when I bought it with 44k. I put her up on ramps and drained the oil prior to doing the seals/vcg so I would definitely recommend that. Also made it easier on my back to have it elevated....

[danewilson77]

So...does oil still "pool" in that area?

[BurghJR]

So...does oil still "pool" in that area?

So far so good. Both of these 'runners', or whatever they are called, were black with burned up oil before I changed the vcg and cleaned them up.

http://i55.tinypic.com/2j1wsv7.jpg

[danewilson77]

OK....so.....you are still losing/burning oil....correct? I have lost the meaning of this thread.....hehe. Super busy right now. Can't focus.

[webster]

2nd wash in 2 days, lol. finally got every last speck of bird crap off the car.

maybe it's just cause i'm a new owner, but i've never been so paranoid about keeping a car clean before. the damn thing is just so beautiful when it's all shiny!

[danewilson77]

2nd wash in 2 days, lol. finally got every last speck of bird crap off the car.

maybe it's just cause i'm a new owner, but i've never been so paranoid about keeping a car clean before. the damn thing is just so beautiful when it's all shiny!

Tis........:waldo

[GMATT]

I bought http://tapatalk.com/mu/4a438417-4be9-836c.jpg

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[danewilson77]

I bought http://tapatalk.com/mu/4a438417-4be9-836c.jpg

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:drool

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[nike001]

Damn...that looks good.

I wish I can have a switch where I can switch between AE's and DRL's. I don't like how the AE's look when its really bright out. I get in moods for different ones haha ugh

[BCS_ZHP]

Just finished installing slotted & drilled rotors and PBR pads on the conv. Bought the package from Ray (Smilez), it all fit perfectly, his transaction was smooth and effortless, he gave me updates along the way, and if you need brakes Ray is definitely the way to go, he saved me a good bit of money.

Going to try to find time to tackle the touring's brakes this weekend, a bit concerned that the rotors will be frozen on after 9 years. Didn't realize until looking at all the brake parts tonight how much of a difference there is between the 330 and 325 - wow!

[danewilson77]

May warrant a dedicated review in our dealers/sellers/beggars sub- forum.

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[static667]

Picked these up from dimmeryota. H&R sport springs. All tolled, $125. In a few months I'll be picking up some Koni sport shocks and install hardware in a few months. This will gimme a nice bit of drawp and a firmer ride. :biggrin
http://tapatalk.com/mu/aefc7521-71d1-3d0e.jpg

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[cakM3]

Replaced my hood cowl cover on the ZHP this afternoon :thumbsup

Didn't realize just how easy this was and how much dirt needed to be cleaned up after removing the cowl cover...:rofl Guess I'll be doing this to my M3 soon...

[Audi 0000]

Today I replaced my FCABs (there was a DIY thread here with torque specs- Awesome). I also removed the CDV, and since the pressure bleeder was on for the clutch, I also bled the brakes. Looking forward to the ride home with fresh bushings. Oh yeah

I just got home, took the long winding way. Todays work was good stuff, feels great. :thumbsup

[Newjack]

Drove it.

[Hermes]

Washed my car this morning. Stopped at Discount Tire and had wheels balanced, all were off by 0.5-1oz

[johnrando]

Carbon Fiber Diffuser installed. Feel free to check out my project thread of "mini-mods".
http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?4241-Jet-Black-ZHP-quot-Mini-quot-Mod-A-Palooza&p=96802#post96802

EDIT: Oh, and a Bentley manual.

[danewilson77]

1 New coil pack, and 6 new plugs. :shifty

[WOLFN8TR]

Installed Clear Reflectors, what a difference!

[johnrando]

Installed Clear Reflectors, what a difference!

Before and after pics?

[cakM3]

covered up my ZHP with a heavy duty car cover today...

[Mtnman]

Finally used my power extractor to change the oil. I've replaced suspension in this car, along with tons of other stuff, but had never done my own oil. What a good experience. Made it super easy, no lifts, no mess, did it in 30 mins, and 15 of that was sippin coffee while waiting for the. Extractor to extract. $62 oil change ftmfw! Just paid for the extractor in one oil change.

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[WOLFN8TR]

Before and after pics?

Here ya go....:thumbsup
Looks like I need new marker lights now thou, makes them look yellowish.

http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee438/WOLFN8TR/BMW/IMG_6530.jpg
http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee438/WOLFN8TR/BMW/IMG_6619.jpghttp://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee438/WOLFN8TR/BMW/IMG_6620.jpg

[danewilson77]

Looks delicious

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[johnrando]

C/F Roundels: Check out project thread.
http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?4241-Jet-Black-ZHP-quot-Mini-quot-Mod-A-Palooza&p=97047#post97047

Plus, this:
http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/johnrando/SouthBayCities-20110827-00044.jpg

[johnrando]

Looks great Gary!

[cakM3]

Nice floor jack John :thumbsup

[WOLFN8TR]

Wow that was fast shipping!

[johnrando]

Wow that was fast shipping!

There's a local one about 7-10 miles away.

[az3579]

Today, I introduced Wobbie to Irene. Had a lovely auto-x dodging tree branches, though I racked up lots of penalties by running a lot of them over!

Was kinda fun, actually... I don't think das auto will ever experience that again, hopefully. :)

[cakM3]

Funny you mention your ride this morning BP! I too ended up driving my ZHP in this weather this morning when my best friend called me to "rescue" him and his friends from Foxwoods Casino. I did the drive and saw that I-95 was in excellent condition. Only when I got off the Foxwoods exit (Exit 92) did I have to do the dodge/auto-x driving...:biggrin Interesting drive but I'm glad to be home again!

[zhpnsnv]

Checked it to make sure a tree didn't fall on it. Success. Only leaves.

Later, I'll drive and avoid flooding as best I can, though I know the ZHP can handle it since I've had it in TOO MUCH water on 2 separate occasions, both because I'm an idiot. "The defense department regrets to inform you your sons are dead because they were stupid" - Mother Goose.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Checked it to make sure a tree didn't fall on it. Success. Only leaves.

Later, I'll drive and avoid flooding as best I can, though I know the ZHP can handle it since I've had it in TOO MUCH water on 2 separate occasions, both because I'm an idiot. "The defense department regrets to inform you your sons are dead because they were stupid" - Mother Goose.

Marc, you forgot the picture:

http://bestpicset.com/images/Fantasy/goose-from-top-gun.jpg

[zhpnsnv]

Silly me!

[Chernobyl Prize]

Gave it its weekly bath this morning, strange how I look forward to it all week...

Also, I started it up the other day and the rumble set off the car alarm in the truck next to me.:rockon

[johnrando]

The mod-a-palooza continues. OEM Gloss Black Grills installed today.

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?4241-Jet-Black-ZHP-quot-Mini-quot-Mod-A-Palooza&p=97264#post97264

[Marcus-SanDiego]

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[webster]

looks great! i just bought the gloss black kidneys as well as the clear bumper reflectors and clear side markers. looking forward to getting it all on.

[Hobbes]

Washed, polished, buffed, sealed, vacuumed, tired.

Love the shine, but hate being so close that I can find all of the little dents, dings, and creases. Although I am nitpicking considering once the luster wears off you can't see any of them, you can't even feel them, it's just the bend of the reflection that's visible. If I could only drive while in a protective bubble... Hmmm... :)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6196/6090834647_2f8df7c5f1_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6195/6090859373_d1b0509091_b.jpg
Yes, ze family eez all German.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6181/6091428974_e4ac8043c1_b.jpg

[HokieZHP]

Looks awesome Hobbes!

My car was filthy so I washed her today. Unfortunately I don't have any of my detailing supplies here at school since I forgot to bring them so I had to go to a laser wash...I'll do a full detail with sealant before I come back for winter though!

[johnrando]

looks great! i just bought the gloss black kidneys as well as the clear bumper reflectors and clear side markers. looking forward to getting it all on.

Thanks. Looking forward to seeing yours. And, thanks Marcus. Hobbes, is that TiAg? Looks different from some reason. Very nice!

[Chernobyl Prize]

Thanks. Looking forward to seeing yours. And, thanks Marcus. Hobbes, is that TiAg? Looks different from some reason. Very nice!

I thought the same thing. It looks like it in the first pic but not in the others, maybe it's the super polish job. Looks great.

[fricker66]

Today I removed the wheels for a full cleaning and application of sealant. I made sure to apply some anti-sieze to the hubs to make sure the wheels continue to be easily removed.

[Hobbes]

Thanks guys!

johnrando- sweet looking ride sir (just clicked on your mod link)! Mine is actually silver grey metallic, but it picks up A LOT of the sky's blue which gives it a cooler tone. Polish n' all with good ol' Zaino (might be why I'm so tired).

White reflectors and newer, less yellow side markers comin' soon!

[zhpnsnv]

Got it inspected. Pass.


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[danewilson77]

Got it inspected. Pass.


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Well done sir.

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[MrMaico]

Bought an Interstate battery, 94R. $120 compared to $110 at WallyWorld. They had 2 at WW one was dated 9/10 but the other was from 8/09!

[webster]

Hobbes, is that TiAg? Looks different from some reason. Very nice!

silver grey metallic, and it's delish

hobbes, love it. csl wheels give it a mean look. smoked side markers would complete the look...

[cakM3]

I took out my passenger headlight assembly from the ZHP and swapped out my really burned out ZKW projector bowl for the OEM M3 BiXenon projector bowl. Light output is excellent but I still have to work out the wiring for the bi-xenon....shouldn't be too hard to do. I will have pics later....still on my iPhone...:biggrin I also transferred the ZKW lens onto the new projector bowl. All in all it was fun and not as bad as I thought it would be.

FX-R mod for the M3 will be my next big project...:biggrin

[az3579]

I took out my passenger headlight assembly from the ZHP and swapped out my really burned out ZKW projector bowl for the OEM M3 BiXenon projector bowl. Light output is excellent but I still have to work out the wiring for the bi-xenon....shouldn't be too hard to do. I will have pics later....still on my iPhone...:biggrin I also transferred the ZKW lens onto the new projector bowl. All in all it was fun and not as bad as I thought it would be.

FX-R mod for the M3 will be my next big project...:biggrin


Thought you were gonna call me when you were going to do this???? :(

[cakM3]

Thought you were gonna call me when you were going to do this???? :(

Sorry BP! Didn't really plan to do this when I woke up this morning...good news is that I still have to retrofit the drivers side...:biggrin

[thesixsins]

Activated remote window open/close with key!
BMW Performance intake on order!
And of course daily wipe down with a little detailer...

[johnrando]

Activated remote window open/close with key!
BMW Performance intake on order!
And of course daily wipe down with a little detailer...

Sweet.

[04ZHP_PDX]

Valve Cover Gasket
BMW Performance Rotors
PBR Pads (Smilez!!)
Oil Change
Cabin Air Filter
Wash
Wheel rotation

Fell in love again...with the car that is :)!

[llll1l1ll]

Washed off all the bird poop. Stupid birds.

[billschusteriv]

Washed off all the bird poop. Stupid birds.

+1.

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[nike001]

Valve Cover Gasket
BMW Performance Rotors
PBR Pads (Smilez!!)
Oil Change
Cabin Air Filter
Wash
Wheel rotation

Fell in love again...with the car that is :)!

Wheel rotation? Square set-up? I hope you're running 255 on all corners ;)

[az3579]

Today, I did an oil change with Mobil1 0W-40. I was excessively late on this change (just about 7500 miles). Normal driving it's fine, but I tracked it and autocrossed it multiple times since the last change... oops...

I also reverted back to amber tails, front corners, and sidemarkers from my smoked all around setup.

[04ZHP_PDX]

Wheel rotation? Square set-up? I hope you're running 255 on all corners ;)

I'm running 17"x9" all around - squared up.

[danewilson77]

Marc brought this for me...from Germany.

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[Johal E32]

just painted my lower mesh grille. From that ugly gray to a nice semi-gloss black
before:
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6121/6009361332_ba9f0b8b50_z.jpg
after:
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6089/6097426151_5e4d9ce664_z.jpg

[Gordo_GT]

I hit the redline a few times, logged 202 miles and still have a tick over 1/2 tank.

Dinan High Flow Intake was delivered earlier today and will be installed in a few days.

Here is a cropped pic taken on m Droid X while I was in Mendocino, CA.

http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb328/Gordo_GT/ZHPinMendocino.jpg

[johnrando]

Nice Johal. Gordo, definitely let us know how you like the new intake.

[Jorge86]

Today radiator. Coolant reservoir. I was surprised to see how easy it is. I pretty much take the everything with a tool kit I got for 10 dollars. I was surprised to see that I was running almost straight water. It's barely blue. The reason I'm not doing it all is because I am going to laughin this weeken and I know I am going to be spending a lot. And last month I took two week vacations. I went to Texas. Went to a soccer match between Barcelona from Spain and America from Mexico( my team) while in Texas at the new cowboys stadium. I got to say that it's an amazin stadium. On my was back we stopped at the grand canyon(amazing. Just so incredible amazing). Then Vegas for one day. So I spent a lot. Now I got to wait a little to do the rest of my cooling system.

[Gordo_GT]

Nice Johal. Gordo, definitely let us know how you like the new intake.

I plan on taking before and after videos and maybe posting a DIY.

Here is a teaser:

http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb328/Gordo_GT/2011-08-31_12-06-31_851.jpg

[webster]

just got the car back...fuel/air/cabin filters replaced, modified cdv installed. shifts noticeably smoother now. rev matching is much easier to accomplish on simple city streets. love it.

[MrMaico]

Oil change and replaced oil level sensor. A couple of times in the last month after a short, first drive of the day, after shut down the yellow light would come on for a bit. First time I saw it I had just checked the oil before leaving so at least it didn't panic me when I saw it. It maybe could have waited till it got more frequent but I guess I'm just too picky about any issues on the ZHP.

Barry

Update: So, changing the oil level sensor didn't cure my warning light problem. It was still coming on after a short, first drive of the day. After searching some more I found this thread....

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=479264

Installed a new Interstate 94R ($120, perfect fit) and so far so good. I've only had a chance to test it one time so far but the light didn't come on when I drove it yesterday. I'll make a thread in the "Mechanical" section after I get to check it a few more times to confirm it's truly fixed.

Never had any other indications that the battery might be getting tired, still showing the green dot. It was the original battery though, date code on top of the negative post is 17-04 (17th week of 2004).

I wish I would have found that thread before replacing the sensor. Anybody interested in a used oil level sensor? :biggrin

Barry

[danewilson77]

So we think the yellow oil light was due to a slightly weak battery?

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[MrMaico]

So we think the yellow oil light was due to a slightly weak battery?

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Yes. You always read about how a weak battery on our cars can cause odd electrical issues and it sounds like this is one of them. In both cases it was only AFTER shut down. That could be just coincidence though. Kris had some other issues with his though too while for me it was just the oil level light. My old battery, after sitting for one day shows 12.66 volts, while the new one after a charge and sitting for 8 hours showed 13.13 volts. So it doesn't take much to cause issues.

[danewilson77]

Ok...sounds good.

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[danewilson77]

From my German foreign Exchange student, Marc!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/IMAG0618.jpg

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[Smilez]

Shifty

[Smilez]

I have grills in garage just need to make time to paint hood. I have side skirt in garage waiting for hood to complete sexyness. Till then you fugly lol

[Hornung418]

I have grills in garage just need to make time to paint hood. I have side skirt in garage waiting for hood to complete sexyness. Till then you fugly lol
Glad you said it...Cause I almost went there. Diggin the Mpars tho...keeping them on or just for a lil bit til you get new rims?

[Smilez]

Keeping them I'm tired of aggressive look. Going more clean look.

[Jon D]

Made an appointment to drop the ZHP off to get the front bumper, lower grill, resprayed and while it's there he's going to color match the surrounds on the fogs and I think I'll have him paint the reflectors. OOh and having the whole car touched up [rock chips etc] and a full detail by one of the best guys here in SE FL. So car should look better than new when's it's all done. I'll try and remember to take before and after pics just for you guys. Won't be inexpensive but hopefully worth it.

[cakM3]

going to detail (paint correct) out seagull scratches off of my ZHP bootlid. :rofl

[danewilson77]

going to detail (paint correct) out seagull scratches off of my ZHP bootlid. :rofl

Why are you laughing. Thats jacked!!!

[bullfrogs_M3]

Why are you laughing. Thats jacked!!!

I lol'd

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2etmJdMIx8w

[az3579]

Ray.... one word.






AMBERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(followed by...)

FTW!!!

[cakM3]

Why are you laughing. Thats jacked!!!

What else can I do....cry?

[Smilez]

Ray.... one word.

AMBERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(followed by...)

FTW!!!

Yup I even removed my tinted led tail lights. Too many people trying to race and cops always eyeing me out. Got old haha.

[az3579]

Yup I even removed my tinted led tail lights. Too many people trying to race and cops always eyeing me out. Got old haha.

I mostly liked the look as it grew on me. I bought them and was severely on the fence at the Reunion (that was a couple of days after I installed them), and eventually went from "hate" to "like", but never "love". I eventually ended up putting the ambers back because the LED bulbs have much more effect with the ambers. The lights were too dark during bring sunlight to harvest the benefits of LED (more immediate and brighter, yielding in higher safety). Plus, I miss the character and appeal that ambers have on an Imola car. I always loved red on amber, and is one reason why I would kill for a Natural Brown leather interior for my car...

It's getting harder to find enthusiasts with ambers nowadays!

[webster]

gloss black kidneys and clear bumper reflectors added today, in addition to new clear side markers added 2 days ago. those damn corner reflectors were a total nightmare to install. the clear replacement pieces were WAY too big for the slot, resulting in me having to file the top edges down. problem is, i don't have a filing tool. so i ended up using the corner edge of the concrete curb in the street in front of the house. yes, i sat there in the street rubbing the reflectors against the curb. i probably looked retarded. but finally i got them in.

on the 2nd piece, as i finally got it to pop in, the very top corner cracked and fell off from the pressure. i was so pissed! probably a good hour of work just filing these stupid things and one of them cracks at the very last second. oh well. you can barely tell. i will probably always notice it though, that's just how i am. it's the reflector in the 1st pic, the top right corner that cracked. only slightly noticeable, right? (this is where you all tell me you can't even notice...lol). i guess i should just consider myself lucky i didn't crack the whole thing in half (as i read on some DIYs)...

here are a couple quick night shots taken right after i finished. even in the dark i think it looks MUCH cleaner. and yes that is a tiag e46 you spy in the background. it's a 325i that belongs to the neighbors, who also have an e46 330i. we make up a good section of the block :)

http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/3019/dscn0226j.jpg

http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/9383/dscn0228vq.jpg

next up: will be performing the shark injector software install tomorrow after work, looking forward to that!

[az3579]

When it comes to aftermarket parts, stuff like a file becomes necessary. It really would have saved you a lot of time and effort. Look on the bright side; at least you can always buy another pair if you screw one up. :)

[webster]

yeah, lesson learned. but i don't know if i can justify another $20+shipping for a new pair and go through all that work again just for one tiny little corner edge piece of plastic that nobody but me will ever notice is missing...

[johnrando]

Looks good Webster!

[s!ke]

CLeaned the Alcantara wheel!!!

[webster]

CLeaned the Alcantara wheel!!!

oh ye, forgot to mention, i did this the other day as well. best results were with the remington fabric shaver after light moisture had been applied from the towel. really cleaned up the fuzzy little lint pills that had accumulated all over the wheel. looks and feels much much much better :)

i had mixed results with the magic eraser though. it definitely soaked up some oil and dirt. but it also started to disintegrate shortly after application and leave little white pieces all over the wheel.

[az3579]

yeah, lesson learned. but i don't know if i can justify another $20+shipping for a new pair and go through all that work again just for one tiny little corner edge piece of plastic that nobody but me will ever notice is missing...

You could order it elsewhere, not from the same place. Perhaps you could get a higher quality part from another vendor.

[webster]

you're supposed to be telling me that no one will notice!

[atl2pdx]

I guess I'm hijacking a hijacked thread! Today I had the antifreeze, brake fluid and fuel filter changed and I changed the air filter. Tomorrow I'll be cleaning the MAF and installing a US SPEC iphone adapter.

[Hornung418]

Destroyed my seats with Magic Eraser. Cleaned all the glass with Windex and Lint free paper towels. Removed my back seat and cleaned out all the junk in my trunk. Pulled and trashed all three floor mats, because I only have three...and they are in extremely shitty condition. Overall, have a nice tan and a clean car...even if my seats are coming apart, more than they were before I attempted this. And I cleaned my sills and door jambs. They were filthy. I just used Windex to do that...Cause IDGAF.

[nike001]

^hahahahaha you crack me up

I just placed a big order at detailedimage.com for a porter orbital buffer, a couple pads, and some meguiars products.. all a part of a big package. $230 (i guess well spent) but probably not. I've been keeping my eye on doing VANOS, headlight lenses, and an alarm (Since i park my car at school now..and the garage i park in is known for break ins)

oh wel...maybe in a couple more weeks i can order those. I already have a few people wanting details.. so hopefully this stuff will pay for itself

[cakM3]

finished ordering everything I will be needing to retrofit the ULF module and have a functional bluetooth setup for my ZHP :biggrin

[az3579]

you're supposed to be telling me that no one will notice!

I can't tell you that with any certainty! lol

[az3579]

finished ordering everything I will be needing to retrofit the ULF module and have a functional bluetooth setup for my ZHP :biggrin


Nice; let me know how this goes. I might do the same. What's the cost so far?

[MrMaico]

Nice; let me know how this goes. I might do the same. What's the cost so far?

+1

Also whether or not your car has BMW Assist.

[lilcdkey]

new wheels.

[webster]

new wheels.

let's see em!

[MrMaico]

Oil change and replaced oil level sensor. A couple of times in the last month after a short, first drive of the day, after shut down the yellow light would come on for a bit. First time I saw it I had just checked the oil before leaving so at least it didn't panic me when I saw it. It maybe could have waited till it got more frequent but I guess I'm just too picky about any issues on the ZHP.



Barry


Update: So, changing the oil level sensor didn't cure my warning light problem. It was still coming on after a short, first drive of the day. After searching some more I found this thread....

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=479264

Installed a new Interstate 94R ($120, perfect fit) and so far so good. I've only had a chance to test it one time so far but the light didn't come on when I drove it yesterday. I'll make a thread in the "Mechanical" section after I get to check it a few more times to confirm it's truly fixed.

Never had any other indications that the battery might be getting tired, still showing the green dot. It was the original battery though, date code on top of the negative post is 17-04 (17th week of 2004).

I wish I would have found that thread before replacing the sensor. Anybody interested in a used oil level sensor? :biggrin

Barry


So we think the yellow oil light was due to a slightly weak battery?

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Yes. You always read about how a weak battery on our cars can cause odd electrical issues and it sounds like this is one of them. In both cases it was only AFTER shut down. That could be just coincidence though. Kris had some other issues with his though too while for me it was just the oil level light. My old battery, after sitting for one day shows 12.66 volts, while the new one after a charge and sitting for 8 hours showed 13.13 volts. So it doesn't take much to cause issues.

So that didn't cure it either. To be honest, I kinda had my doubts that .5 volts would be enough to trigger a low voltage glitch like this.

I've noticed that when I get the light if I shut the car off and re-start or even just turn the ignition back on makes the light go out. I need to go for a longer first drive of the day and re-confirm my observation that it doesn't do it at shut down, only after short drives.

I can't imagine it would be another bad sensor since it does the exact same thing it did before changing out the original one.

Anyone else ever heard of some other cause for the low oil level light to come on? Oil level is right in the middle of the mark.

Barry

[cakM3]

Nice; let me know how this goes. I might do the same. What's the cost so far?

BP, PM sent.

Also let my ZHP rest in the garage today while I met a fellow ZHP Mafia member in Newport. He let me take his "twin-screw" ZHP out for a spin. All I can say is....OMG! :jawdrop If I don't give my daughter my ZHP then I'll be adding a twin-screw supercharger and LSD to my ZHP sometime in the future...:thumbsup

Those of you in the Tampa Bay area, be sure to give "prowlerflyer" a very warm welcome when he transfers there sometime next year! Awesome person to know. :thumbsup

[WOLFN8TR]

New hood cowl and new rear coupe window gasket. The cowl wasn't too bad to install but the window gasket sucked!

[Jon D]

Car wash today so I could put my new car cover on. It's a Coverking Stormproof custom cover. They said it could deal with the SFL sun. We will see?

[Gordo_GT]

Finally got around to installing the Dinan intake. Pictures and review coming soon.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

^^

:chuck

[WOLFN8TR]

Put new emblems on the rear panel 330 & ZHP. Polished the stainless exhaust tip. Looks sweet now!
Replaced the 6x9 subs.

[webster]

Nice gary! Im gonna wash my zhp today, also thinking of ordering a CF strut bar and new shift knob. I like the one on leatherz with just the //M logo on the shifter (no 6 speed gate overlay) but not sure it justifies a $30 premium...

[jayjay_dee]

Installed Helios on my ZHP today... iPhone4 pics, one is HDR copy...

1979

1978

[danewilson77]

Looks fantastic. Where from?

[WOLFN8TR]

Those looks Sweet! How much and where did you get them? Are they pretty easy to installed? Do they just plug into the existing wiring?

I just did the "Bolt Mod" and fixed the annoying rear deck rattle from the sub woofers.

[jayjay_dee]

thanks DW and Wolf, those are Helios from Khoalty...

Installation is pretty much easy, i used this video to guide me:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TR1jOyrMGYo

[MrMaico]

Those looks Sweet! How much and where did you get them? Are they pretty easy to installed? Do they just plug into the existing wiring?

I just did the "Bolt Mod" and fixed the annoying rear deck rattle from the sub woofers.

Just remember, with our facelift coupes the lights need to be baked to get them apart to install these.....

http://www.diymybmw.com/e46/facelift-coupe-angel-eyes/

Sucks that ours don't just come apart like all the others but it sure is nice having the Adaptive Xenon (turn with the steering) lights that the sedans don't have.

They do look great JJD. Just not sure if I want to bake my lights though. If I knew for certain that I'd never have to take them apart ever again I'd probably go for it.

Barry

[cakM3]

jayjay,

Angel Eyes look awesome :drool

[cakM3]

I finally cleaned out my ZHP thoroughly for the first time since buying it in May...

cleaned the alcantara steering wheel with Mr. Clean Magic Eraser and a warm bucket of water. Man was my steering wheel dirrrrty! Also monochromed my roundels and ///M badges on the steering wheel :biggrin

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/IMG_1924.jpg

Love my aluminum cube trim :thumbsup
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/IMG_1923.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/IMG_1922.jpg

Interior lookin' good!
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/IMG_1927.jpg

Did some paint correction on the bootlid
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Bootlid.jpg

Sealer coat on the ZHP
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Front-4.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Front02.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Rear.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/RearStance.jpg


Overall, it felt good considering the news I have been dealing with recently....at least I have progress on my new baby...:biggrin

[danewilson77]

Looks perfect Charlie.

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[cakM3]

Thanks Dane! Working on my ZHP has been therapeutic considering what is going on with me at the moment....really enjoying owning my ZHP more and more...:biggrin

[danewilson77]

Thanks Dane! Working on my ZHP has been therapeutic considering what is going on with me at the moment....really enjoying owning my ZHP more and more...:biggrin

Need anything lemme know brutha.

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[VA//M3]

I did nothing to my e46. However, I did spend my afternoon changing the water pump on a e38/M62 7 Series.

PITA job in comparison to ours.

[gr330zhp]

I did nothing to my e46. However, I did spend my afternoon changing the water pump on a e38/M62 7 Series.

PITA job in comparison to ours.

Haaaa! I installed Orion V2 angel eyes on my uncles E38. On the E46 I can do the install in 25 minutes, on the E38 it took us an hour and a half to take the lens off the headlamp :shift 7s are not meant to come apart

[jayjay_dee]

jayjay,

Angel Eyes look awesome :drool

thanks Charlie, your ZHP is awesome as well....

one question, where did u get ur LED taillights from?

do you have more daylight pics showing those taillights? thanks....

[nike001]

well.. YESTERDAY I gave her a good wash. Used my free chemical guys car wash and treated the rims to a special use of Sonax. Then used back to black on my trim and cleaned out the wheel wells as well as windows. Then I drove her to my dads on a big long dusty road


Thanks Dane! Working on my ZHP has been therapeutic considering what is going on with me at the moment....really enjoying owning my ZHP more and more...:biggrin

List of products used to correct trunk?

[CERF04ZHP]

I finally cleaned out my ZHP thoroughly for the first time since buying it in May...

cleaned the alcantara steering wheel with Mr. Clean Magic Eraser and a warm bucket of water. Man was my steering wheel dirrrrty! Also monochromed my roundels and ///M badges on the steering wheel :biggrin

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/IMG_1924.jpg

Love my aluminum cube trim :thumbsup
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/IMG_1923.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/IMG_1922.jpg

Interior lookin' good!
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/IMG_1927.jpg

Did some paint correction on the bootlid
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Bootlid.jpg

Sealer coat on the ZHP
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Front-4.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Front02.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Rear.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/RearStance.jpg


Overall, it felt good considering the news I have been dealing with recently....at least I have progress on my new baby...:biggrin

Charlie - car looks sick! Sometimes I wish my black cube was silver... :-/

[goofiefoot]

Washed (auto touchless car wash), dried and wiped down the interior. I had to change the oil and rotate the tires on the F150, so that's as far as I got. Needs a little more.

[az3579]

Today I spent a good part of the day swapping all 4 of my brake pads to Hawk Performance Ceramics. Gorgeously quiet operation, and I'm hoping my wheels will be shiny for more than a day!

[nike001]

Washed (auto touchless car wash), dried and wiped down the interior. I had to change the oil and rotate the tires on the F150, so that's as far as I got. Needs a little more.

:( tisk tisk

[goofiefoot]

Well, it's better than a car wash with brushes/rollers/etc, and a HELL of a lot more responsible than washing in my driveway in the middle of a record-breaking drought. Just doing my part. ;)


:( tisk tisk

[cakM3]

Charlie - car looks sick! Sometimes I wish my black cube was silver... :-/

Thanks Channing! My ZHP is my new project car. It's comming along nicely but I still have lots of work to do...:biggrin

We should get some ppl in the area and have a meet sometime, perhaps in October??? What do you think?

[cakM3]

thanks Charlie, your ZHP is awesome as well....

one question, where did u get ur LED taillights from?

do you have more daylight pics showing those taillights? thanks....

jayjay,

I ordered my Eagle Eyes from Bimmian. PM me and I will go over details with you :thumbsup

You can go here to find more pics of my bimmers...http://directory.e46fanatics.com/user.php?&action=viewUser&UId=3286 (http://directory.e46fanatics.com/user.php?&action=viewUser&UId=3286)

[cakM3]

Nice; let me know how this goes. I might do the same. What's the cost so far?

BP,

Update on this...

I payed $325 for the ULF module and pairing switch and about $84 for the rest which included the mounting bracket for the ULF module, additional wiring, bluetooth antenna, nuts and bolts.

All in all, well worth it for me. I now have full OEM bluetooth functionality as well as voice control which is why I did this. :biggrin

Initially the ULF module wouldn't sync with my iPhone 4. Steve and I were :scratchinghead wondering why my iPhone wouldn't sync whereas his wife's would. The difference was that her's was a Verizon iPhone and mine was an AT&T. Still I thought it wouldn't matter since it was connecting via bluetooth.

Nevertheless, I was still happy with the purchase primarily because I now had navigation control via voice which I find pretty cool. This morning while going to work, I wasn't thinking and tried to access my phone book in the nav screen window and to my amazement, everything came up. It appears that my iPhone for some reason, unknown to me, linked up and I was able to make and receive phone calls. So all is good and now both bimmers have hands-free bluetooth communication.

If you have an opportunity to retrofit yours and get everything for a good price I would recommend doing it if your goal is hands-free communication. Hope this answers your questions BP :thumbsup

[CERF04ZHP]

Thanks Channing! My ZHP is my new project car. It's comming along nicely but I still have lots of work to do...:biggrin

We should get some ppl in the area and have a meet sometime, perhaps in October??? What do you think?

I think that's a great idea. I know I have a couple weekends I'll be busy, but let me check to see what I have after Show and Shine, then we'll try to put a foliage run together!

[cakM3]

I think that's a great idea. I know I have a couple weekends I'll be busy, but let me check to see what I have after Show and Shine, then we'll try to put a foliage run together!

Sounds good Channing :thumbsup

PM me when you have an idea when you want to do this :biggrin

[Hermes]

My car is in the shop, will hopefully have it back in a few hours

[danewilson77]

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/IMAG0687.jpg

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[webster]

quick shot of the new footrest. i know you've all probably seen or done this, but it was a PITA..

http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/812/20110912184702.jpg

also replaced one of the little //M stickers on the wheels. superglued it in, as i will for all the others as they fall off..

[gr330zhp]

quick shot of the new footrest. i know you've all probably seen or done this, but it was a PITA..

http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/812/20110912184702.jpg

That it was! One of the first mods I did to mine, a couple years ago, I remember I was covered in sweat when I finished! But I had a shiny new foootrest :)

[Hornung418]

Dane...what is that a pic of?

[danewilson77]

My roof, after a fresh coat of sez.

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[Hornung418]

Ah. I thought you were showing of a BBS related item. But it was your Fairing, I presume.

[danewilson77]

Naaa...its one of the bike racks.

You can see it in my Sig.

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[edlvrt]

V1 is now hardwired, which will free up 12v space for my iPod transmitter. All set for my first road trip in two weeks.

[meeceboy78]

Changed my front sway bar endlinks...

[cakM3]

quick shot of the new footrest. i know you've all probably seen or done this, but it was a PITA..

http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/812/20110912184702.jpg

also replaced one of the little //M stickers on the wheels. superglued it in, as i will for all the others as they fall off..

I have this part in my garage but haven't had time to tackle this swap....

[cakM3]

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/IMAG0687.jpg

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Dane....looks badazz :thumbsup

[danewilson77]

Dane....looks badazz :thumbsup

Thanks! I put a fresh coat of wax on hood, trunk lid, and roof. The reflection on the imola always catches my eye.

It warms my heart to see all you DIYers kicking a$$ and taking names. Own It!

[jayjay_dee]

webster, where can i get one of those shiny footrest? thanks....



quick shot of the new footrest. i know you've all probably seen or done this, but it was a PITA..

http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/812/20110912184702.jpg

also replaced one of the little //M stickers on the wheels. superglued it in, as i will for all the others as they fall off..

[webster]

I bought mine from ECS, it was ~$50

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-M3-S54_3.2L/ES110743/

[jayjay_dee]

wow, thanks for the quick reply...


I bought mine from ECS, it was ~$50

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-M3-S54_3.2L/ES110743/

[Hermes]

My car is in the shop, will hopefully have it back in a few hours

ok, so to expand in my quick post yesterday: About 2 weeks ago the check engine light popped up and went off real quick, so I thought I need to go get it checked out. I also started to notice a noise coming from my wheels that I thought was probably a wheel bearing going bad. Made an appt for last Friday to take my car into the stealership since my cousin is a tech there and he would work on my car himself. This was Friday 2 weeks ago.

FF to Thursday last week, blackout in SD. Call the dealer on Friday morning, they're all good so I take my car in. They inspect and find a bad rear drivers side bearing, fault code was a bad thermostat. My cousin also saw my vacuum hose from the brake booster wasn't looking to good so I had them fix that too. I thought its probably gonna be an all day job but I forgot to consider that there are probably cars left over from the day before that haven't been finished.

Finally yesterday at 4pm I get my car back. Now some people have and some don't have the aftermarket warranties on their car, I am on that does cause I had enough experiences with my E32 where I knew it would probably be worth it. Hell, I paid for it and haven't used it yet so I might as well get something out of it. Unfortunately the warranty doesn't cover hoses so the vacuum hose was on me, but my CCA discount helped a little. Cost of fixing the vacuum hose was $226. The warranty did however cover the thermostat (and new coolant) and bearings, total cost to me on those was a $100 deductible. So for a little over $300 I got over $1000 worth of work done at the dealer.

One issue though... thanks to the fact that my car spent the weekend probably baking in the sun of east county my stupid auto dim mirror decided to come back to life. The fluid 'ran out' probably a year ago and it became just a mirror and I got used to it, never changed or repaired it. Well now that its come back the areas where the fluid has reemerged have a weird reflection that makes things look kinda like you're watching a 3D movie. I guess now I need to either replace it or get it fixed. Does anybody have experience with getting Sybesmas (http://www.sybesmas.com/home.html) to fix their mirror?

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/172ad42b.jpg

[PKR]

With all the talk of attempted thievery and having moved to a new area I decided to add the Bimmian painted keyhole cover. The install wasn't quite as easy as I thought it would be but I'm glad to add another level of protection to the ZHP.

[MrMaico]

One issue though... thanks to the fact that my car spent the weekend probably baking in the sun of east county my stupid auto dim mirror decided to come back to life. The fluid 'ran out' probably a year ago and it became just a mirror and I got used to it, never changed or repaired it. Well now that its come back the areas where the fluid has reemerged have a weird reflection that makes things look kinda like you're watching a 3D movie. I guess now I need to either replace it or get it fixed. Does anybody have experience with getting Sybesmas (http://www.sybesmas.com/home.html) to fix their mirror?


No experience with Sybesmas but I've read that these guys do a good job. Looks like the price is reasonable too.....

http://www.radar-mirror.com/Mirror_Repair.html

[Hermes]

I think they're both about the same price, but I do like the built in radar detector from the company on the link you put.

[MrMaico]

Picked up a new set of rear Hankooks. Looks like I'll get about 15,000 out of this first set, fronts are still good. Hoping the fronts wear out the same time as this rear set. Not quite the mileage I was hoping for out of them but better than some I've seen. They are so much quieter than the Potenzas it came with. Handling isn't quite as quick on the Hankooks due to less stiff sidewalls but I'd take the tradeoff for the quiet ride any day. They still work great and once you get used to them you don't notice the handling difference. $360 shipped from Discount Tire.

http://mrmaico.smugmug.com/Cars/BMW-ZHP-misc/i-ZP52cZQ/0/L/IMG1273-L.jpg

[nike001]

^very nice. I've had them on my car for a few thousand miles now. Soft sidewall drives me insane but last weekend, the grip they provided me around a corner was pretty surprising. Of course they were warmed up by then.

I've read that grip diminishes before they reach their wear bars too. And by diminishes I mean... drops off a cliff.

[webster]

ordered the euro tray and aux input kit from ECS today. one month into ownership and i'm already sick of dealing with CDs and their cases and binders...

also i think i'm going to return the BMW performance aluminum pedal set and get the //M branded aluminum set instead. it will better match the footrest and after seeing kayger's pedal setup i WANT!

[az3579]

Picked up a new set of rear Hankooks. Looks like I'll get about 15,000 out of this first set, fronts are still good. Hoping the fronts wear out the same time as this rear set. Not quite the mileage I was hoping for out of them but better than some I've seen. They are so much quieter than the Potenzas it came with. Handling isn't quite as quick on the Hankooks due to less stiff sidewalls but I'd take the tradeoff for the quiet ride any day. They still work great and once you get used to them you don't notice the handling difference. $360 shipped from Discount Tire.

http://mrmaico.smugmug.com/Cars/BMW-ZHP-misc/i-ZP52cZQ/0/L/IMG1273-L.jpg

How come so few miles? Do you drive aggressively?
I'd be replacing every 5 months if that was the case for me... lol

[danewilson77]

How come so few miles? Do you drive aggressively?
I'd be replacing every 5 months if that was the case for me... lol

He probably doesn't drive them down to the steel cables.

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[MrMaico]

^very nice. I've had them on my car for a few thousand miles now. Soft sidewall drives me insane but last weekend, the grip they provided me around a corner was pretty surprising. Of course they were warmed up by then.

I've read that grip diminishes before they reach their wear bars too. And by diminishes I mean... drops off a cliff.

Ya, they definitely lose some grip but I wouldn't descibe it as "dropping off a cliff". There's this uphill dogleg shortly after a corner on my way home and I hit it accelerating through 2nd gear that I used to be able to take with DSC on and not even feel it kick in but now I have to turn DSC off to avoid felling the power cut.


How come so few miles? Do you drive aggressively?
I'd be replacing every 5 months if that was the case for me... lol

Good question, it seems like the 2nd half of their life has gone alot faster then the 1st half. And there is a noticeable difference between the left and right sides. I would say I drive fairly aggressively but there aren't a whole hell of a lot of corners in North Dakota. :biggrin And Dane's right, I'll swap them out at the wear bars. Plus I'm probably being a little conservative on my estimate of the miles left on them. I'm thinking about swapping the two rears side to side even though they're directional so they are both worn evenly when I take them off. I'll try to get some pics of them next time I have it out.

What do you run for tires and what mileage are you getting BP?

Barry

[cakM3]

He probably doesn't drive them down to the steel cables.

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^
snap!

nice comeback Dane...:biggrin

I parked my ZHP in the garage for the day, kicked the ///M out.

[danewilson77]

^
snap!

nice comeback Dane...:biggrin

I parked my ZHP in the garage for the day, kicked the ///M out.

Not really a dig. Just saying If you run them down past spec...you can probably get an additional 10k outta them.

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[az3579]

Not really a dig. Just saying If you run them down past spec...you can probably get an additional 10k outta them.

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I did that once, unintentionally, so that was unwarranted. :p

Barry,
Currently I run Continental DWS tires. The set I had before this was Pirelli PZero Nero all seasons. Those lasted just shy of 31k miles, including daily driving, three tracks days, and a couple of autocrosses. On the street I drive pretty mildly, though for corners I take them as often as traffic allows...

And for the record, they wouldn't have corded if a buddy of mine didn't drift the car at one of the test and tunes! :p
Not that it's his fault; the tires were completely bald on the insides due to a bad alignment.

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[cakM3]

Picked up the first of eight Silver Cube trim pieces for my ZHP :biggrin

I won't be installing them until I have all eight pieces....:thumbsup

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/SilverCube01.jpg

Highlighting each part as I get them...
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/SilverCube02.jpg

I figure in about 5 months I should have everything....nice winter project...:biggrin

[danewilson77]

Picked up the first of eight Silver Cube trim pieces for my ZHP :biggrin

I won't be installing them until I have all eight pieces....:thumbsup

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/SilverCube01.jpg

Highlighting each part as I get them...
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/SilverCube02.jpg

I figure in about 5 months I should have everything....nice winter project...:biggrin

:drool. I think I'm losing it.

[webster]

nice! but damn, i didn't realize it would be ~$800 to do the swap to silver cube. was kicking around the idea of doing this somewhere down the line...but my list is long enough, and with higher priorities for this to be near the bottom.

[MafiaAmor]

Jeeeezzz!!! Just for the Carbon Cubes!

I thought most people did carbon fiber themselves, I didn't know they actual came like that.

I bet it's way high quality.

[CERF04ZHP]

Charlie - I thought you already had silver cube?

[mikeyb74]

Ordered up front and rear Mintex Extreme Sport brakes and 2 liters of ATE BLUE brake fluid. Channing did you notice my new wheels the other day?

[CERF04ZHP]

I did a double take... I thought it was an e36 M3 Touring for a second! ;-)

[webster]

new shift knob just came in the mail! will be putting this on right now :)

[mikeyb74]

I did a double take... I thought it was an e36 M3 Touring for a second! ;-)

I saw you do a double take. :)

[cakM3]

Charlie - I thought you already had silver cube?

Channing,

I do but there are several pieces that are "worn" so to speak. If I were the original owner these "worn" pieces would still be in like-new condition. Since I'm the 3rd owner of my ZHP, there are several projects I have in store (one of them replacing my interior Silver Cube trim) to do. :biggrin

I am lucky in that I have a great job that supports my BMW 'crack' addiction...:thumbsup

Not that I really need to do this but my desire is to have an interior trim that is mint. Looking at this new trim piece is pure bliss....can't believe just how awesome this trim piece looks. When I changed out my interior trim piece on my ///M from aluminum to real carbon fiber, I couldn't believe the transformation. I know when I completely swap out my interior trim with "fresh" Silver Cube trim and get the seats, as well as carpeting, steam cleaned, my interior will be mint. That's the goal. :thumbsup

Both Dane and BP have ridden in my ZHP and know the shape of my interior. They can vouge for the overall condition...:biggrin

[cakM3]

Jeeeezzz!!! Just for the Carbon Cubes!

I thought most people did carbon fiber themselves, I didn't know they actual came like that.

I bet it's way high quality.

Keep in mind that the part is for sedan trim. Pricing may be different for coupe/verts so you will have to do some research to get the right part numbers.

[webster]

new shift knob. it's amazing how worn the original one was when i held them side by side. new one even feels a little heavier. great upgrade.

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k433/wtolson/ZHP%20Pics/DSCN0245.jpg

[az3579]

Charlie,
I recommend you order the rest of your trim from Tischer (www.getbmwparts.com (http://www.getbmwparts.com/)). I just checked the highlighted trim you had a pic of and it's about $20 cheaper from Tischer than it is on that sheet!

Here are the prices from Tischer (going down the list):

51457895407 - $56.40
51457895411 - $62.00
51457895408 - $83.16 <-- this is the piece you already have
51417896094 - $90.24
51417896096 - $90.24
51417896093 - $90.24
51427896095 - $90.24
51167896088 - $102.38
Total = $664.90 + shipping
versus $831.13 + tax

They can combine shipping, and after all that it would be cheaper than if you went to the dealer each time to buy because then tax will kill you. No tax from Tischer.

[lilcdkey]

Got her back from the shop after being gone for 25 days!

[Hermes]

Got her back from the shop after being gone for 25 days!

what happened that it needed a month to fix?

[mikeyb74]

Charlie,
I recommend you order the rest of your trim from Tischer (www.getbmwparts.com (http://www.getbmwparts.com/)). I just checked the highlighted trim you had a pic of and it's about $20 cheaper from Tischer than it is on that sheet!

Here are the prices from Tischer (going down the list):

51457895407 - $56.40
51457895411 - $62.00
51457895408 - $83.16 <-- this is the piece you already have
51417896094 - $90.24
51417896096 - $90.24
51417896093 - $90.24
51427896095 - $90.24
51167896088 - $102.38
Total = $664.90 + shipping
versus $831.13 + tax

They can combine shipping, and after all that it would be cheaper than if you went to the dealer each time to buy because then tax will kill you. No tax from Tischer.

Or have me order it at these prices with free shipping. Just saying...

[az3579]

Or have me order it at these prices with free shipping. Just saying...


Eh? I was unaware such a deal existed!

[kayger12]

Channing,

I do but there are several pieces that are "worn" so to speak. If I were the original owner these "worn" pieces would still be in like-new condition. Since I'm the 3rd owner of my ZHP, there are several projects I have in store (one of them replacing my interior Silver Cube trim) to do. :biggrin

I am lucky in that I have a great job that supports my BMW 'crack' addiction...:thumbsup

Not that I really need to do this but my desire is to have an interior trim that is mint. Looking at this new trim piece is pure bliss....can't believe just how awesome this trim piece looks. When I changed out my interior trim piece on my ///M from aluminum to real carbon fiber, I couldn't believe the transformation. I know when I completely swap out my interior trim with "fresh" Silver Cube trim and get the seats, as well as carpeting, steam cleaned, my interior will be mint. That's the goal. :thumbsup

Both Dane and BP have ridden in my ZHP and know the shape of my interior. They can vouge for the overall condition...:biggrin

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[lilcdkey]

what happened that it needed a month to fix?

Lol honestly, I don't know most of it. I was turning way to hard and I lost traction and hit a curb :/ I ended up needing a new front control arm, cross member, rear control arm, and lots of tiny bits. Luckily no frame damage.

[danewilson77]

Rack off / bra on. I am 100% stickerless. Car seems laggy :shifty

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[kayger12]

Rack off / bra on. I am 100% stickerless. Car seems laggy :shifty

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Pics or your makin shiz up...

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[cakM3]

My OEM M3 bi-xenon projector bowl assembly came in this afternoon. Also have the bi-xenon solenoid controller circuit and pigtail harness to interface the 3-wire bi-xenon shutter from the projector bowl to the ZKW 2-wire shutter circuitry. Now all I have to do is wait till the weekend to organize and take the time to make up a very detailed "how to" DIY with lots of pics! Getting excited on this project :thumbsup

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

[Hermes]

car is all purty again!
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/rear%20deck/P1000393.jpg

in case you're confused... http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?4717-Double-DIY-Rear-Window-Shelf-Refurbish-amp-Rattle-Solution

[nike001]

My OEM M3 bi-xenon projector bowl assembly came in this afternoon. Also have the bi-xenon solenoid controller circuit and pigtail harness to interface the 3-wire bi-xenon shutter from the projector bowl to the ZKW 2-wire shutter circuitry. Now all I have to do is wait till the weekend to organize and take the time to make up a very detailed "how to" DIY with lots of pics! Getting excited on this project :thumbsup

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

I did this a few months back. Except the way I did it is seemingly a lot easier. I just used OEM M3 lights, tore them apart and put my sedan bezels and lenses back in. (I also swapped the AL lenses for my ZKW's..as well as sharpened my cutoff.

[zhpnsnv]

Hit 80 k yesterday and got these in the mail today.

http://tapatalk.com/mu/a68988f2-e68e-c64a.jpg
Boom.


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[danewilson77]

Hit 80 k yesterday and got these in the mail today.

http://tapatalk.com/mu/a68988f2-e68e-c64a.jpg
Boom.


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Sweet! :hi

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Hit 80 k yesterday and got these in the mail today.

http://tapatalk.com/mu/a68988f2-e68e-c64a.jpg
Boom.


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Nice plates, stranger.

[az3579]

:like

[webster]

nice plates. was thinking of getting some vanity's myself. texas has a bunch of sweet black and white plates. one like this would rock:
http://www.myplates.com/Images/Plates/PLPC301?plateText=04%20ZHP

[cakM3]

going back to my quirks....I cleaned and detailed my ZHP this afternoon. :p

[zhpnsnv]

Nice plates, stranger.

Thanks. My online time is limited these days. I'll be back in a few weeks.


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