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ecrabb

02-26-2016, 02:36 PM

First time driving a properly sorted E46 M3 ZCP 6MT. Must say...there is no comparing the zhp to it. Completely different experience. So much fun. I'd get a damn ticket so fast though...

I'm very jealous. The ZHP isn't bad, but 230HP just isn't anything to write home about. 250HP is where things start to get interesting IMHO, and the ZHP just isn't quite there. Not that it isn't still a lot of fun to drive, and it's very safe and practical for an everyday car, but there just isn't much of that rush when you step on the "go pedal" like there is in a more powerful car.

After driving a lot of cars over the years, I feel like I have my barometer pretty-well calculated. Assuming typical size/weight (not a roller skate like the Miata), 250HP is where things start getting interesting. 300HP is where it's getting fun, and the 333 in the E46 M3 is plenty to have all variety of fun and get in all sorts of trouble - especially if you're not careful. I MUST drive one, and long-term I think I'm going to have to own one.

I auto-crossed my dad's '96 Grand Sport years ago, and that car had the 330HP LT4. Obviously, that car was more torquey, but the HP/weight ratio would be pretty similar to the E46 M3. THAT is a fun ballpark to be in.

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Rovert

02-26-2016, 02:45 PM

NoVAphotog

02-26-2016, 02:46 PM

I'm very jealous. The ZHP isn't bad, but 230HP just isn't anything to write home about. 250HP is where things start to get interesting IMHO, and the ZHP just isn't quite there. Not that it isn't still a lot of fun to drive, and it's very safe and practical for an everyday car, but there just isn't much of that rush when you step on the "go pedal" like there is in a more powerful car.

After driving a lot of cars over the years, I feel like I have my barometer pretty-well calculated. Assuming typical size/weight (not a roller skate like the Miata), 250HP is where things start getting interesting. 300HP is where it's getting fun, and the 333 in the E46 M3 is plenty to have all variety of fun and get in all sorts of trouble - especially if you're not careful. I MUST drive one, and long-term I think I'm going to have to own one.

I auto-crossed my dad's '96 Grand Sport years ago, and that car had the 330HP LT4. Obviously, that car was more torquey, but the HP/weight ratio would be pretty similar to the E46 M3. THAT is a fun ballpark to be in.

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I would very much agree with that. The RUSH I got when I stepped on it in that car is just NOT available in the zhp. I do get that feeling from time to time though, it's just more subtle. The ZHP surprises you with how it behaves and reacts in certain situations..."like whoa I took that corner fast and it felt great" *big smile* Or even with accelerating...you hit it just right at the right time and she moves her ass. *big smile*

With this it was the *OH SHIT I'm going 60 already* feeling anytime I wanted it. *big smile every time*

After driving it, I really can't even compare them. The ZHP is the best "all-around" car and makes me smile in her own ways whereas the M3, especially this one, are geared toward performance driving. Literally. Two different classes.

NoVAphotog

02-26-2016, 02:50 PM

The ZHP is quick enough for everything. In the low speed mountain runs, my friend could never outrun my ZHP with his M3. The ZHP is really an amazing vehicle considering its power on paper. On the road it's a much better feeling. Just make sure your M54 is fully sorted with its suspension.

+1

I really love both of them for their own merits. Couldn't see getting rid of ZHP for an M. It's just too good for everyday and the way I drive.

Rovert

02-26-2016, 03:17 PM

I would have never got rid of the ZHP if it wasn't totalled. But I knew that once that chapter came to a close, I owed it to myself to experience what that ///M badge I saw all over my ZHP, truly meant. And now I have a much better understanding on why this car is a totally unnecessary animal on the streets. It's natural habitat is the open road and canyons where lions and tigers roam...not caged up in a city. LOL

KevinC

02-26-2016, 04:40 PM

I agree with all of this, the S54 is just a jewel of a motor. When I had my Z4MC as garage-mate to my ZHP, it was a perfect pair in many respects. After 8 years with the Z4MC, I decided it was time to move on and experience the E39 M5 as my "other" car. In a perfect world, I'd have added it rather than sacrificed the Z4 for the M5, but that was just not possible. In a TRULY perfect world, I'd also have an E46 M3 for a "complete" stable of 4. Still want to own one eventually, but what would I give up to get it? Brutal question.

stephenkirsh

02-26-2016, 05:25 PM

Thebmwminipartstore.com ... They go for $100 each.

They look good, but aren't OEM way cheaper?

slater

02-26-2016, 06:55 PM

First time driving a properly sorted E46 M3 ZCP 6MT. Must say...there is no comparing the zhp to it. Completely different experience. So much fun. I'd get a damn ticket so fast though...

that's the rub!

i haven't driven an E46 M3 yet. i'm kinda both anxious and not anxious to do so. :)

I'm very jealous. The ZHP isn't bad, but 230HP just isn't anything to write home about. 250HP is where things start to get interesting IMHO, and the ZHP just isn't quite there. Not that it isn't still a lot of fun to drive, and it's very safe and practical for an everyday car, but there just isn't much of that rush when you step on the "go pedal" like there is in a more powerful car.

i think you'd really like a shorter rear end ratio. the 3.46 rear end really makes my car feel like a lot more than 235hp.

The ZHP is quick enough for everything. In the low speed mountain runs, my friend could never outrun my ZHP with his M3. The ZHP is really an amazing vehicle considering its power on paper. On the road it's a much better feeling. Just make sure your M54 is fully sorted with its suspension.

agreed on this, especially with the 3.46. i already drive it too fast for the street most of the time...

fredo

02-26-2016, 06:58 PM

They look good, but aren't OEM way cheaper?

I bought OEM. Not cheap, that's for sure.

fredo

02-26-2016, 07:12 PM

Peter, same here. Didn't drive an M3 or 335i yet. I'm ok like this. :biggrin

NoVAphotog

02-26-2016, 09:49 PM

that's the rub!

i haven't driven an E46 M3 yet. i'm kinda both anxious and not anxious to do so. :)

i think you'd really like a shorter rear end ratio. the 3.46 rear end really makes my car feel like a lot more than 235hp.

agreed on this, especially with the 3.46. i already drive it too fast for the street most of the time...

+1 on the gearing. Definitely helps to liven things up a bit!

And I recommend not driving one...the bug gets in you...Even if just a little bit.

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Vas

02-27-2016, 11:33 AM

Wife and sketchi.

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KevinC

02-27-2016, 11:49 AM

Wife and sketchi.

She's a keeper!

Wife not so bad either.. but could you ask her to step aside, she's blocking our view of Sketchi.

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ecrabb

02-27-2016, 12:37 PM

Wife and sketchi.

Super-cute... And matching wardrobe! ;-)

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fredo

02-27-2016, 12:42 PM

Winter is over ! Good pic, Vas.

Fenrir

02-27-2016, 01:52 PM

Aaaaaaaaand first new pic of the year! Fen next to my buddies new Stang. The offset makes the ZHP look tiny compared to the Mustang aaaaaand it's correct. It doesn't lack much interior space at all when compared. But the "we swear to God it's not an Aston" body work on the Stang makes the car feel very large. Fun to drive though [emoji1]

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Vas

02-27-2016, 01:54 PM

Thanks guys but that pic was when we first got sketchi.

3ZHP

02-27-2016, 03:39 PM

Rovert

02-27-2016, 05:08 PM

S54 action on Canada's Pacific Coast Highway.

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NoVAphotog

02-28-2016, 04:42 AM

S54 action on Canada's Pacific Coast Highway.

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Nice!

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ZHP_Brandon

02-28-2016, 09:11 AM

Outside Tracy City up on the Cumberland Plateau today.

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Makes me wish I had OEM Kidney's, They go very well with OEM Amber indicators. Beautiful shot btw [emoji1417]

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Fenrir

02-28-2016, 10:10 AM

That is gorgeous

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theothersawyer

02-28-2016, 12:19 PM

I have my OEM kidneys sitting in the garage, but the tabs kept snapping off when I took them off.

ZHP_Brandon

02-28-2016, 02:33 PM

I have my OEM kidneys sitting in the garage, but the tabs kept snapping off when I took them off.

Lol all my tabs ARE snapped, I opted to just Plasti-Dip mine at that point..

The tabs are broke = Worthless to someone else + if I plastidip them black and lose one I already knew what was gonna happen lol

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3ZHP

02-28-2016, 03:21 PM

Thanks guys! Those are new OEM kidneys. My clips were also broken off and they would fall out when I closed the hood. [emoji15]

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Stewbie

02-28-2016, 03:24 PM

Thanks guys! Those are new OEM kidneys. My clips were also broken off and they would fall out when I closed the hood. [emoji15]

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Where did you get the new OEMs from?

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Fenrir

02-28-2016, 04:23 PM

Wash day!! So nice to have everything cleaned up again.

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3ZHP

02-28-2016, 04:32 PM

Where did you get the new OEMs from?

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From my BMW dealer back in Ohio. Used the BMWCCA discount.

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Fenrir

03-01-2016, 03:26 PM

Quick shot from today at work. It feels good to have the car out and about again.
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san

03-01-2016, 04:38 PM

Quick shot from today at work. It feels good to have the car out and about again.
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Really cool background

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Fenrir

03-01-2016, 04:40 PM

Really cool background

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Thanks :).

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san

03-01-2016, 04:40 PM

Not an actual pic but a photoshopped one... What do you guys think about the yellows??

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san

03-01-2016, 05:01 PM

Quick shot from today at work. It feels good to have the car out and about again.
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Is that a csl boot lid??

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Fenrir

03-01-2016, 05:03 PM

Is that a csl boot lid??

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It is in fact a CSL Replica boot lid :) With a GTR rep hood to contrast.
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san

03-01-2016, 05:05 PM

It is in fact a CSL Replica boot lid :) With a GTR rep hood to contrast.
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Looks really nice :thumbsup

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Fenrir

03-01-2016, 05:05 PM

Looks really nice :thumbsup

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Thank you very much :)

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Fenrir

03-01-2016, 05:15 PM

Not an actual pic but a photoshopped one... What do you guys think about the yellows??

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I dig em.

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danewilson77

03-01-2016, 05:53 PM

Frenched bowls are nice.

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Fenrir

03-01-2016, 06:17 PM

I want to French mine. They look so sweet.

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fw_fw

03-02-2016, 07:09 AM

Sunny March morning drive to work.....

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san

03-02-2016, 07:40 AM

Frenched bowls are nice.

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I want to French mine. They look so sweet.

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Ya I think they look good too... I guess il do some research but I'm sure it's more of a PITA for coupes

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az3579

03-02-2016, 08:28 AM

Not an actual pic but a photoshopped one... What do you guys think about the yellows??

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As you know, I love this look. I say do it!

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ZacharyMikel

03-02-2016, 03:44 PM

Washed the ZHP today. It was filthy. That Optimum rinseless wash/quick detail is the BOMB

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Rovert

03-02-2016, 06:07 PM

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#NotAGarageQueen

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03-02-2016, 06:18 PM

ZacharyMikel

03-02-2016, 06:35 PM

Soo clean. Really diggin the concavity of those wheels!

Thanks dude. I am really enjoying them, can't wait to have them all done up in silver w/OEM center caps!!

Johnmadd

03-02-2016, 06:52 PM

24732

#NotAGarageQueen

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johnrando

03-02-2016, 09:04 PM

The frenched looks good

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Jconlin16

03-02-2016, 09:13 PM

Thanks dude. I am really enjoying them, can't wait to have them all done up in silver w/OEM center caps!!

I'm really considering swapping my 18x9 et 42 EC-7's for the ARC-8's in this set up! I can't wait to see how they turn out.

Ssparrow

03-02-2016, 09:33 PM

cakM3

03-03-2016, 06:27 AM

I think it's time to take the beast out for a drive this afternoon...
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3ZHP

03-03-2016, 07:58 AM

Great Shot!

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Fenrir

03-03-2016, 09:23 AM

A quick "good morning" shot before work.

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UdubBadger

03-03-2016, 09:55 AM

Nice Chuck, makes me miss mine

GoingHAM mobile

slater

03-03-2016, 11:57 AM

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wow wow wow... looks great! :cheers

as for me... i'm ready for spring! ugh, salt and dirt...

ZacharyMikel

03-03-2016, 02:32 PM

Man this thing looks good!

wow wow wow... looks great!

Thanks, gents!!

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ZacharyMikel

03-03-2016, 02:33 PM

I think it's time to take the beast out for a drive this afternoon...
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I want your ///M so bad. Fav color, perfect specs

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cakM3

03-03-2016, 02:40 PM

I want your ///M so bad. Fav color, perfect specs

Thanks Zach! I'm still working on perfecting the look of my ///M though.... she's still work in progress ;)

Rovert

03-04-2016, 04:32 PM

KWV2s in!

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Now I need to fiddle with ride height , corner balance and balance out the damping.

ZacharyMikel

03-04-2016, 04:33 PM

Daaaaayum ^

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cakM3

03-04-2016, 05:15 PM

KWV2s in!

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I like it! :thumbsup

WOLFN8TR

03-04-2016, 07:09 PM

Sweet! [emoji106][emoji106]

Pip

03-04-2016, 08:48 PM

^looks sweet Trevor

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Pupil_Heads

03-04-2016, 09:18 PM

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Meet Andy Cooper. 2011 Hardtop Spice Orange Metallic. It will be my dad's car for now until he gets a brand new one

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rguti153

03-05-2016, 04:52 AM

Fenrir

03-05-2016, 11:10 AM

Whenever someone tells me that my car has no functional gap, I giggle. Putting new adjusters on the rear springs though to raise the height. It is lower than I like. Still functional though.

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ZacharyMikel

03-05-2016, 12:32 PM

Fenrir

03-05-2016, 12:34 PM

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Never does lol. Between some disturbingly stiff springs and mindful driving, I never have any issues. Like I said though, that back end it still too low for my preference. Stealing that meme by the way ;)

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AggieBlake

03-05-2016, 02:46 PM

New shoes. Fresh wash. Favorite road. Perfect day.
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rguti153

03-05-2016, 03:11 PM

Nice !!

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ZacharyMikel

03-05-2016, 03:45 PM

Never does lol. Between some disturbingly stiff springs and mindful driving, I never have any issues. Like I said though, that back end it still too low for my preference. Stealing that meme by the way ;)

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I have yet to scrape either, except for the occasional steep parking lot exit. I like your ride height, looks pretty good! :)

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BMWCurves

03-05-2016, 03:47 PM

New shoes. Fresh wash. Favorite road. Perfect day.
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Oooh I like the Hyper Black on yours.

AggieBlake

03-05-2016, 04:37 PM

Oooh I like the Hyper Black on yours.

Thanks William! I'm pleased with them. They look great and definitely improve the ride (noticeably better compliance and stability over very rough pavement). Can't wait to try them on track next month.

Fenrir

03-05-2016, 06:55 PM

I have yet to scrape either, except for the occasional steep parking lot exit. I like your ride height, looks pretty good! :)

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Thanks very much :). And I understand your issue haha. Let me amend my statement from earlier. I have very few issues except for the speed bumps that would make my 4x4 question it's capabilities.

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Ssparrow

03-05-2016, 10:47 PM

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Fenrir

03-06-2016, 12:30 AM

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FCAB maintenance?

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Ssparrow

03-06-2016, 12:37 AM

FCAB maintenance?

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Yep! Got rid of my shot fcabs and installed some z4m fcabs :thumbsup

Fenrir

03-06-2016, 12:38 AM

Yep! Got rid of my shot fcabs and installed some z4m fcabs :thumbsup
Nice! I need to get into the shop and install mine already. I've had a set of Z4M's sitting on the shelf for months. I've been lazy as of late.

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Ssparrow

03-06-2016, 12:41 AM

Nice! I need to get into the shop and install mine already. I've had a set of Z4M's sitting on the shelf for months. I've been lazy as of late.

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Yeah I definitely feel you on that. I had these for a few months before I got around to installing them; it's finally nice enough to work on the zhp outside, so I figured I'd quit being lazy and do it already haha

Fenrir

03-06-2016, 12:42 AM

Yeah I definitely feel you on that. I had these for a few months before I got around to installing them; it's finally nice enough to work on the zhp outside, so I figured I'd quit being lazy and do it already haha
Haha, nicely done. I've got a long weekend coming up so I think I'll make a maintenance day or two out of it.

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ELCID86

03-06-2016, 04:59 AM

Yep! Got rid of my shot fcabs and installed some z4m fcabs :thumbsup

Good call! What wheels are those Avante Guard (sp)?

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ELCID86

03-06-2016, 05:02 AM

Good call! What wheels are those Avante Guard (sp)?

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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - anonymous

Saw your thread VMR 703. Love em.

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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - anonymous

ZHP_Brandon

03-06-2016, 08:43 AM

Yeah I definitely feel you on that. I had these for a few months before I got around to installing them; it's finally nice enough to work on the zhp outside, so I figured I'd quit being lazy and do it already haha

Is the process for this difficult? I've considered doing this in the months that follow since I have some long over due maintenance due for my car lol

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ELCID86

03-06-2016, 08:52 AM

Is the process for this difficult? I've considered doing this in the months that follow since I have some long over due maintenance due for my car lol

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Very straight forward. Consider an alignment afterwards. Though it should change much but the caster.

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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - anonymous

ZHP_Brandon

03-06-2016, 09:14 AM

Very straight forward. Consider an alignment afterwards. Though it should change much but the caster.

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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - anonymous

I wonder how different the specs would be with the Z4M FCabs, Im due for an alignment asap along side some new brake pads & rear rotors so this would be a fun weekend project [emoji16]

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Ssparrow

03-06-2016, 09:23 AM

I wonder how different the specs would be with the Z4M FCabs, Im due for an alignment asap along side some new brake pads & rear rotors so this would be a fun weekend project [emoji16]

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Yep, fcabs are super simple to do, just make sure you get yourself a three jaw puller like this

http://m.harborfreight.com/3-piece-three-jaw-puller-set-8832.html?utm_referrer=direct%2Fnot%20provided

Getting the new fcabs can be kind of tricky too, I use some soapy water and a rubber mallet to gently tap them in place

ELCID86

03-06-2016, 09:45 AM

Yep, fcabs are super simple to do, just make sure you get yourself a three jaw puller like this

http://m.harborfreight.com/3-piece-three-jaw-puller-set-8832.html?utm_referrer=direct%2Fnot%20provided

Getting the new fcabs can be kind of tricky too, I use some soapy water and a rubber mallet to gently tap them in place

Good call. With the puller I put a small dimple in the end of the arm with a punch so it stays in place. And it helps if you stick the fcabs in the freezer for 15 min or so--all tips from BCS_ZHP!

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BMWCurves

03-06-2016, 02:40 PM

Tucked away while watching the Timbers game:

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san

03-06-2016, 05:03 PM

Tucked away while watching the Timbers game:

http://i.imgur.com/fX5gOar.jpg

Your wheels look like they are hyper silver in this pic

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fw_fw

03-06-2016, 05:38 PM

Tucked away on a Sunday night. Weekend of getting cleaned up: wheels refinished, door dings removed, C Pillars reglued, paint chips filled, speaker grill refinished, rear deck dedoghaired, leather conditioned.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d110/fw_fw/06%20330ci%20ZHP%20Coupe/A558BB62-5305-42AD-A785-84B841B1CD80_zpsc1zfozyp.jpg~original (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/fw_fw/media/06%20330ci%20ZHP%20Coupe/A558BB62-5305-42AD-A785-84B841B1CD80_zpsc1zfozyp.jpg.html)

Next week on the agenda: the cooling system will be refreshed along with all the belts and pulleys. Next weekend: time to break out the Porter-Cable for a full buff and detail....

3ZHP

03-07-2016, 06:28 AM

One from Nashville Cars_n_Coffee last Saturday.

Lemeno if you find me!

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160307/2ec7389cc5c342d7263482d0fe6bbe4b.jpg

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fredo

03-07-2016, 06:44 AM

One from Nashville Cars_n_Coffee last Saturday.

Lemeno if you find me!

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This will be my guess.

24819

3ZHP

03-07-2016, 06:53 AM

This will be my guess.

24819

Dead On! I was parked two lanes over but, decided to move closer to the family and got caught in the act.

san

03-07-2016, 06:55 AM

One from Nashville Cars_n_Coffee last Saturday.

Lemeno if you find me!

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160307/2ec7389cc5c342d7263482d0fe6bbe4b.jpg

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I see an imola sedan either backing into or leaving a spot, somewhat on top right of the picture

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Rovert

03-07-2016, 05:26 PM

24833

Ride height is nuts after coilover install. Time to go home now and balance things out!

RUS_ZHP

03-07-2016, 05:57 PM

2484324845
Car got a proper wash and detailing.
Engine bay would be next.
24846
She's got at least 20 hp after this item was added.
Hibernation is over I guess

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theothersawyer

03-07-2016, 07:11 PM

The daily:
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m231/GaAsSlugger22/AF2C532B-ACF5-4096-9F31-C157613F4D1C_zpshfpj4w91.jpg (http://s105.photobucket.com/user/GaAsSlugger22/media/AF2C532B-ACF5-4096-9F31-C157613F4D1C_zpshfpj4w91.jpg.html)
And the track car:
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m231/GaAsSlugger22/6E68D051-5AFE-401C-987A-D4D755885195_zpsqlndekcp.jpg (http://s105.photobucket.com/user/GaAsSlugger22/media/6E68D051-5AFE-401C-987A-D4D755885195_zpsqlndekcp.jpg.html)
I have a track day on Sunday and I need to get this thing finished!

ZHP_Brandon

03-07-2016, 07:32 PM

2484324845
Car got a proper wash and detailing.
Engine bay would be next.
24846
She's got at least 20 hp after this item was added.
Hibernation is over I guess

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Need this sticker in the worst way, MORE POWAAAA (lol)

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rguti153

03-07-2016, 07:52 PM

2484324845
Car got a proper wash and detailing.
Engine bay would be next.
24846
She's got at least 20 hp after this item was added.
Hibernation is over I guess

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Wrong way on the sticker

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stephenkirsh

03-08-2016, 10:38 AM

theothersawyer

03-08-2016, 11:12 AM

NA! It's a 1994 and it's being a pain in my ass lately! Lol

Fenrir

03-08-2016, 11:57 AM

Threw a new license plate cover on today after getting an idea from an old friend. Simple enough that most people won't pay attention, geeky enough that those who recognize it can have a giggle.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160308/d3858d6f7093ebb72878c74b707421f2.jpg

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Pip

03-08-2016, 12:01 PM

^no giggling here...what does it mean?

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theothersawyer

03-08-2016, 12:11 PM

Initial D! Love that freaking show! I need to rewatch it!

rguti153

03-08-2016, 01:01 PM

Initial d . I need to finish it

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Fenrir

03-08-2016, 01:23 PM

^no giggling here...what does it mean?

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Akina Speed Stars is a race team in the anime Initial D. Old show, tons of fun, just enough real world physics to not die laughing.

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rguti153

03-08-2016, 01:32 PM

The water cup on the cup holder

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Rovert

03-08-2016, 05:26 PM

Dialed in ride height to handle 99% of the urban jungle.

24874

danewilson77

03-08-2016, 05:40 PM

:drool

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slater

03-08-2016, 05:53 PM

Dialed in ride height to handle 99% of the urban jungle.

24874

....and how is it, trevor??? :)

Rovert

03-08-2016, 06:10 PM

These are my ride heights (bottom of fender to middle of wheel) right now:
FL = 13.25"
FR = 13.25"
RL = 12.75"
RR = 12.75"

The urban jungle hates me. The car tenaciously holds and doesn't let go easily. My old ZHP setup that I missed is coming back to life. Ride quality is more compliant than OEM. I've got more tinkering to do but my shock settings are 4/18 for the front and 2/18 for the rear, which are biased to the soft ride side.

I want to dial in front and rear suspension frequency so the rear is 10% faster in Hz for a flatter ride quality.

The Bimmerworld monoball sealed bearing RTABs have transformed the rear direction without introducing any addition noise. I've got a lot of getting used to because my shot OEM rubber RTABs had me oversteering far more than I should.

No complains so far other than it's a long process to adjust rear ride height because the spring perches are tucked behind and up into the chassis of the car. Pulling the wheel off and undoing the lower shock bolt is the only way to give enough spring slack to turn the adjustment collar on the loose spring perch.

slater

03-08-2016, 06:36 PM

I want to dial in front and rear suspension frequency so the rear is 10% faster in Hz for a flatter ride quality.

whoa - cool! i want to hear more about this process!

The Bimmerworld monoball sealed bearing RTABs have transformed the rear direction without introducing any addition noise. I've got a lot of getting used to because my shot OEM rubber RTABs had me oversteering far more than I should.

excellent - i had forgotten you were getting these. glad you're enjoying them! i find they just make the rear end intuitive - it responds how it should, sort of like it's connected to your instincts.

No complains so far other than it's a long process to adjust rear ride height because the spring perches are tucked behind and up into the chassis of the car. Pulling the wheel off and undoing the lower shock bolt is the only way to give enough spring slack to turn the adjustment collar on the loose spring perch.

yep, this part stinks. however, it is sweet that the 50/50 weight distribution, and seemingly 50/50 L/R bias allows you to actually set the perches the same left and right, and get the same height - amazing and takes out a lot of guesswork.

i've been avoiding the correct solution for this adjusting issue, which is the Ground Control weight jacks. check this out - the lower perch articulates, and also allows you to adjust the height from the bottom - under the control arm! how cool is that?

http://www.ground-control-store.com/products/description.php/II=711/CA=10

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Pip

03-08-2016, 06:53 PM

^those are awesome by the way. I haven't adjusted because I don't want to take everything apart but I would have if I had those. Not cheap but awesome to add into a build if you want adjustability.

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Vas

03-08-2016, 07:04 PM

Rouge engineering has some as well.

RUS_ZHP

03-08-2016, 07:29 PM

Wrong way on the sticker

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I know, but I can't put it in the other side. A have another one on the left side.

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iya_e46

03-08-2016, 10:33 PM

Here's my alpine on bbs ch 18x8.5f 18x10r with no spacers yet
http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy208/iya818pque/AW%20ZHP/0B88E263-2D89-433D-884B-A5647EDE2362.jpg (http://s792.photobucket.com/user/iya818pque/media/AW%20ZHP/0B88E263-2D89-433D-884B-A5647EDE2362.jpg.html)

Rovert

03-09-2016, 12:25 AM

It already looks good without spacers. With spacers you will rub!!! LOL

slater

03-09-2016, 04:14 AM

It already looks good without spacers. With spacers you will rub!!! LOL

fo sho!

az3579

03-09-2016, 04:29 AM

theothersawyer

03-09-2016, 07:43 AM

Love Alpine White!

johnrando

03-09-2016, 08:10 AM

Def agree, looks good from here, doesn't seem to need spacers.

iya_e46

03-09-2016, 08:46 AM

thanks guys, maybe another 5mm in the front to go +30 but the rear looks fine..

onaquest

03-11-2016, 02:54 PM

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160311/ba739d708bdea8af88d4ee3370d231d3.jpg

That looks amazing. Have any rear shots ?

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330i ZHP

03-11-2016, 06:47 PM

It's ready to be loaded on the truck from Oregon to me

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160312/cfbcfa86d426da56562914e1699f1703.jpg

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160312/ef4e8aebfc7cdf6dc335caf12b62d9d6.jpg

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160312/6443c80b168052784b0509da1309ebff.jpg

fredo

03-11-2016, 07:39 PM

Looks sharp, Stuart !

fw_fw

03-11-2016, 07:59 PM

E30 M3 in a dark grey metallic....... :jealous

Rovert

03-11-2016, 08:19 PM

I still have yet to experience an E30 M and an F80.

BMWCurves

03-12-2016, 08:29 PM

My family might have a thing for E46s...

Left to right: my sister's new (to her) 2003 330Xi M Sport, father's 2006 330Ci ZHP, my 2005 330Ci ZHP

http://i.imgur.com/Yy2ZjDo.jpg

Vas

03-12-2016, 08:50 PM

That Xi is awesome

BMWCurves

03-12-2016, 09:14 PM

That Xi is awesome

I can't say I'm not a little jealous. Having a 330Xi with all the benefits of a ZHP wrapped into a sedan :drool

rguti153

03-13-2016, 10:41 AM

2497624977
Yep, this happened a day before I added air to the tire because it was low. I guess it was damaged from being low on air. Don't know how I made it home. But I felt a terrible shake on the freeway, got home and removed the tire and saw this. Need new tires now.

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az3579

03-13-2016, 10:45 AM

2497624977
Yep this happen .a day before I added air to the tire because it was low . I guess it was damage from being low on air . Don't know how I made it home. But I felt a terrible shake on the freeway . Got home and remove the tire and saw this . Need new tires now

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I had the same exact problem with my V12's. I had some horrible vibrations in the back around 80mph. I was horrified when I pulled over, took off the wheels, and found this...

Vas

03-13-2016, 10:46 AM

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160313/66f50ee465770ff5310f920d9ba35f73.jpg

rguti153

03-13-2016, 10:47 AM

Wow, really? what tires do u have now

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az3579

03-13-2016, 10:47 AM

Wow, really? what tires do u have now

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Bridgestone Potenza S-04 Pole Position. This is my second set, and really thinking about a third set as well.

Vas

03-13-2016, 11:10 AM

+1 for the S04

iya_e46

03-13-2016, 11:35 AM

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160313/66f50ee465770ff5310f920d9ba35f73.jpg

Looks great!!

iya_e46

03-13-2016, 11:42 AM

That looks amazing. Have any rear shots ?

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http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy208/iya818pque/AW%20ZHP/C0DD36B0-BE85-49F1-B99A-0FF2966B3683.jpg (http://s792.photobucket.com/user/iya818pque/media/AW%20ZHP/C0DD36B0-BE85-49F1-B99A-0FF2966B3683.jpg.html)

Vas

03-13-2016, 12:00 PM

Looks great!!
Thanks. Your car looks good too

mysticzhp

03-13-2016, 04:10 PM

Went to check up on my e46 that is being stored at my buddy's house and decided to snap a pic of my 2 ladies.

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RUS_ZHP

03-13-2016, 04:17 PM

My family might have a thing for E46s...

Left to right: my sister's new (to her) 2003 330Xi M Sport, father's 2006 330Ci ZHP, my 2005 330Ci ZHP

http://i.imgur.com/Yy2ZjDo.jpg
That's a nice family of e46

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ZHP_Brandon

03-13-2016, 04:20 PM

Went to check up on my e46 that is being stored at my buddy's house and decided to snap a pic of my 2 ladies.

24986

What kind of seats do you have in there [emoji102][emoji102], they look awesome

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san

03-13-2016, 04:20 PM

My family might have a thing for E46s...

Left to right: my sister's new (to her) 2003 330Xi M Sport, father's 2006 330Ci ZHP, my 2005 330Ci ZHP

http://i.imgur.com/Yy2ZjDo.jpg

An e46 M3 would complete it :biggrin

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fw_fw

03-13-2016, 04:24 PM

An e46 M3 would complete it :biggrin

Well, that and a E46 325i Touring wagon with an S54 swap!!!

mysticzhp

03-13-2016, 04:31 PM

What kind of seats do you have in there [emoji102][emoji102], they look awesome

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Thanks man, they are recaro sportster Cs. Awsome seats and very comfortable for what they are.

ZHP_Brandon

03-13-2016, 05:43 PM

Thanks man, they are recaro sportster Cs. Awsome seats and very comfortable for what they are.

They look awesome lol, I wish I had the funds to facilitate such a badass mod lol

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Pupil_Heads

03-13-2016, 06:11 PM

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy208/iya818pque/AW%20ZHP/C0DD36B0-BE85-49F1-B99A-0FF2966B3683.jpg (http://s792.photobucket.com/user/iya818pque/media/AW%20ZHP/C0DD36B0-BE85-49F1-B99A-0FF2966B3683.jpg.html)

Huwaw!

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ZHP Dave

03-13-2016, 08:07 PM

Went out for a bit of fun today. Too bad my friend brought his daily C class instead of his E39 M5 like I was expecting.
http://i68.tinypic.com/51rpzp.jpg

ikeupinya

03-13-2016, 08:13 PM

^^^ Your buddy's license plate is probably confuses other drivers behind him, haha!

ZHP Dave

03-14-2016, 04:27 AM

Hahahahaha yeah it does. He owns two right now, and has owned at least one BMW for about the past decade. He's actually the one that randomly found my car for me to. Good friend!

UdubBadger

03-14-2016, 05:34 AM

KWV2s in!

24759

24760

24761

Now I need to fiddle with ride height , corner balance and balance out the damping.

Looks great man

GoingHAM mobile

UdubBadger

03-14-2016, 05:35 AM

danewilson77

03-14-2016, 02:50 PM

Gah! :drool

GoingHAM mobile
+1

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fw_fw

03-15-2016, 04:05 AM

Good Morning Sunshine!

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160315/f276edf26f3f3afb62eedd0abca463f1.jpg

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BimmerDude

03-15-2016, 11:41 AM

Daily < >Weekend'r
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/we_poboys/20160314_180951_zpshyu83rmr.jpeg (http://s37.photobucket.com/user/we_poboys/media/20160314_180951_zpshyu83rmr.jpeg.html)

Fenrir

03-16-2016, 08:04 AM

Morning folks.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160316/e21c4272421417631ad5c5de7e04ec83.jpg

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Rovert

03-16-2016, 06:54 PM

25076

Gave her a good clean. She was so happy she peed the driveway. [emoji53]

3ZHP

03-18-2016, 05:09 AM

The bradford pear tree's are in full bloom this weekend. Perfect timing for our club drive tomorrow. Highs will be in the mid 50s with cloudy sky's. Hoping for a good turnout with the cool temps.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160318/c2f2e6935c0d1e03cbc26f7c9497a476.jpg

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fw_fw

03-18-2016, 05:43 AM

Love the Imola Red on the sedan... the only sedan I've ever liked in Red!!!!

ZHP_Brandon

03-18-2016, 07:35 AM

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160318/e787fb3453b9f2b666e5e2f1bab7e70f.jpg

Single parking spot at work because it says, "Fuel Efficient Vehicles Only" lol

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Rovert

03-18-2016, 07:44 AM

But it's red, not green!

Aeternalis

03-18-2016, 10:09 AM

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160318/e787fb3453b9f2b666e5e2f1bab7e70f.jpg

Single parking spot at work because it says, "Fuel Efficient Vehicles Only" lol
Is your hood latch permanently stuck out for some reason? lol

ZHP_Brandon

03-18-2016, 10:34 AM

Is your hood latch permanently stuck out for some reason? lol

Lol Yeah I think the mechanism to keep it concealed is broken. I usually just tuck it back in lol [emoji30]

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Fenrir

03-18-2016, 04:22 PM

Good afternoon everyone.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160319/15d87fd33a42a0c4ba3b8c3c4e5710b3.jpg

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stephenkirsh

03-18-2016, 06:12 PM

Wife is traveling for business this week. Decided to update the office decor. Think she'll notice?

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theothersawyer

03-18-2016, 06:16 PM

I LOVE it!!!!

ELCID86

03-18-2016, 06:16 PM

Wife is traveling for business this week. Decided to update the office decor. Think she'll notice?

25135

Nah. [emoji85]

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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - anonymous

slater

03-18-2016, 07:19 PM

i took this early last saturday morning - the fog was mega thick, we had had a frost, and the sun was trying to shine through.

fw_fw

03-18-2016, 07:21 PM

Is your hood latch permanently stuck out for some reason? lol

It was just happy to see his owner.....:wub

bosszhp

03-18-2016, 08:34 PM

25137

Yearning for some Imola after seeing these guys today!

JupiterBMW

03-18-2016, 11:00 PM

bosszhp

03-19-2016, 06:49 AM

Damn, this thread is so freaking awesome in the early Spring... The minute the sun pokes its head out, you guys all wash up your cars and take awesome pics... I can't wait to get home and get some of mine as well... :)

Are you going to be at Palm Beach C&C next month Joop? I'll probably be able to make it this time.

JupiterBMW

03-19-2016, 07:08 AM

Are you going to be at Palm Beach C&C next month Joop? I'll probably be able to make it this time.

I have to check the dates. I should be home in time, and yes, if I am, I'll be there!

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Ssparrow

03-19-2016, 01:14 PM

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160319/0c6bfdebd9994e8185d3bb5617760d9e.jpg

KevinC

03-19-2016, 03:51 PM

CBS is reviving The Odd Couple. Lookie here what one of 'em drives. Looks like it's late for a cooling system refresh!

http://www.kcphotodump.net/Other/Random-Photostream-stuff/i-nDT4BV7/0/X2/IMG_7380-X2.jpg

http://www.zpost.com/forums/images/smilies/worshipbmw.gif

ELCID86

03-19-2016, 04:00 PM

Nice catch. Looks like the "New" Odd Couple.

Johnmadd

03-19-2016, 04:27 PM

I noticed the zhp too! The wheels gave it away immediately for me!

Johnmadd

03-19-2016, 04:29 PM

Did they bondo and paint the trim? Lol

Vas

03-19-2016, 06:45 PM

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160320/1aedf2c6d705726e94c5d7faaab3e75f.jpg

slater

03-19-2016, 06:56 PM

that's a lot of rake! is it normally that much?

glad you're happy with the konis now.

Vas

03-19-2016, 07:29 PM

I think it has to do with where I parked the car.

stephenkirsh

03-20-2016, 06:21 PM

Went to go pay my AAA bill. Noticed they picked a very special Euro car to use!

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slater

03-20-2016, 07:03 PM

Went to go pay my AAA bill. Noticed they picked a very special Euro car to use!

25190

sweet! i want to build one of those.

BMWCurves

03-20-2016, 07:03 PM

Went to go pay my AAA bill. Noticed they picked a very special Euro car to use!

25190

:drool

If my car could magically turn into the same car but a touring, I'd be such a happy camper.

stephenkirsh

03-21-2016, 09:19 AM

S54 wagon with ZHP styling would be the best car BMW could have made in 2005 lol

AggieBlake

03-21-2016, 10:34 AM

Not a happy pic today. But had to happen sooner or later.
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cakM3

03-21-2016, 11:23 AM

S54 wagon with ZHP styling would be the best car BMW could have made in 2005 lol

I know someone who has an E46 S54 touring ;)

BMWCurves

03-21-2016, 11:46 AM

Not a happy pic today. But had to happen sooner or later.
25195

Might as well send it straight to the junkyard for all it's worth at this point.

Sockethead

03-21-2016, 12:01 PM

Not a happy pic today. But had to happen sooner or later.

I remember posting that same pic when mine turned 100k

Might as well send it straight to the junkyard for all it's worth at this point.

And getting this exact same comment after posting it. ;)

cakM3

03-21-2016, 12:17 PM

I remember posting that same pic when mine turned 100k

I cried when my M3 passed this mark.....

az3579

03-21-2016, 12:46 PM

I cried when my M3 passed this mark.....��

Who are you kidding? lol

Johnmadd

03-21-2016, 12:56 PM

Rears are settling, please disregard the dirty car and VERY dirty wheels.

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc407/johnmadd1979/2016-03-21%2016.51.41.jpg (http://s1210.photobucket.com/user/johnmadd1979/media/2016-03-21%2016.51.41.jpg.html)

fredo

03-21-2016, 01:06 PM

:like

PKR

03-21-2016, 01:34 PM

Couldn't miss the Dakar Yellow ZHP while driving on I-95 in Lake Worth, FL
http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb440/GSP51/image.jpeg

Johnmadd

03-21-2016, 01:40 PM

Thanks Fredo.

theothersawyer

03-21-2016, 01:42 PM

Dakar ZHP? Yum!

PKR

03-21-2016, 01:47 PM

Couldn't miss this Dakar Yellow ZHP during a drive on I-95 in Lake Worth, FL
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ZacharyMikel

03-21-2016, 01:50 PM

Couldn't miss this Dakar Yellow ZHP during a drive on I-95 in Lake Worth, FL
25201

Daaaaayum!!!!

Replacing my cooling system stuff & belt tensioners today.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160321/aa990d79a17b1eeadc5bc7c35a8f934b.jpg

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ELCID86

03-21-2016, 02:09 PM

Awesome. That's got to be one of a very few. Wonder if he knows?!

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Fenrir

03-21-2016, 02:11 PM

Daaaaayum!!!!

Replacing my cooling system stuff & belt tensioners today.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160321/aa990d79a17b1eeadc5bc7c35a8f934b.jpg

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Nice! Not a tough job to accomplish. It just takes a little time and the peace of minds is well worth it.

fw_fw

03-21-2016, 02:13 PM

Awesome. That's got to be one of a very few. Wonder if he knows?!

1 of 1, special order paint.......I imagine if he's the original owner he does.

stephenkirsh

03-21-2016, 02:13 PM

Does that Dakar yellow show up in our "zhp production stats"?

fw_fw

03-21-2016, 02:14 PM

Does that Dakar yellow show up in our "zhp production stats"?

Yes, 1 of 1, special order.....

ZacharyMikel

03-21-2016, 02:15 PM

Nice! Not a tough job to accomplish. It just takes a little time and the peace of minds is well worth it.

I am blown away at how easy this is. The trick for that lower radiator hose is heat! Came off in like 2 minutes with lots of wiggling and using the heat gun.

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Fenrir

03-21-2016, 02:19 PM

I am blown away at how easy this is. The trick for that lower radiator hose is heat! Came off in like 2 minutes with lots of wiggling and using the heat gun.

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I was able to knock out my entire swap in 45 minutes and that includes Bs'ing with the other guys at the shop, haha. I took a 300 mile day trip the next week and was never happier with a shop day's efforts. 110 degrees in the NM sun and the system was flawless.

I may go for upgraded pulleys next time. Not really cause I need them buuuut.... They come in blue...

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ZacharyMikel

03-21-2016, 04:44 PM

I was able to knock out my entire swap in 45 minutes and that includes Bs'ing with the other guys at the shop, haha. I took a 300 mile day trip the next week and was never happier with a shop day's efforts. 110 degrees in the NM sun and the system was flawless.

I may go for upgraded pulleys next time. Not really cause I need them buuuut.... They come in blue...

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I know the feeling... I wish I would have ordered TMS's underdrive kit while I was in here.

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rguti153

03-21-2016, 05:06 PM

Yes, 1 of 1, special order.....
Damn unicorn

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KevinC

03-21-2016, 10:12 PM

Damn unicorn

Speaking of.. I'm driving to work one morning last year, and come up on an E39 M5 in Dakar Yellow. Then I see his plate - 1OF5INUS or something similar (that's one character too many for AZ, but I digress). Did some checking when I got home, and found the guy on the interwebs. It is indeed 1 of 5 Individual Dakar E39 M5's that were imported. Bitchin'.

trancenation

03-21-2016, 10:26 PM

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160319/0c6bfdebd9994e8185d3bb5617760d9e.jpg

Are those the 19 inch OEM ZCP wheels?

slater

03-22-2016, 04:53 AM

Are those the 19 inch OEM ZCP wheels?

i think them's are 18" staggered VMR VB3's... shawn please correct me if i ain't get all ma facts right.

Ssparrow

03-22-2016, 06:31 AM

Are those the 19 inch OEM ZCP wheels?

i think them's are 18" staggered VMR VB3's... shawn please correct me if i ain't get all ma facts right.

Slater is correct! 18x8.5 in the front and 18x9.5 in the rear

fw_fw

03-22-2016, 07:13 AM

Slater is correct! 18x8.5 in the front and 18x9.5 in the rear

Looks great....what offset are you running with those?

Ssparrow

03-22-2016, 07:21 AM

Looks great....what offset are you running with those?

The front offset is 40* and the rear is 45* I'm running a 5mm spacer in the rear and my fenders are slightly rolled too. :thumbsup

fw_fw

03-22-2016, 07:31 AM

The front offset is 40* and the rear is 45* I'm running a 5mm spacer in the rear and my fenders are slightly rolled too. :thumbsup

Would the 45 offset work in the rear without the spacer remove the fender rolling requirement?

Ssparrow

03-22-2016, 07:56 AM

Would the 45 offset work in the rear without the spacer remove the fender rolling requirement?

Are you lowered at all? If you're on stock zhp suspension you shouldn't have any problems rubbing, if you're lowered you may need to roll the fenders slightly. I rub a tiny bit with 5mm spacers. Usually only when I'm getting out of a parking lot/driveway.

Sockethead

03-22-2016, 09:05 AM

I finally got a chance to take my car out solo: no wife, no kids! Been a good month or more. I'm checking out the local boat ramps

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160322/94c127e04f18d66c975b2cf8d1176886.jpg

Here's what my car looked like last week before I got it washed and in the garage

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160322/55668fe407727584a19ca62ce6bcab3f.jpg

fw_fw

03-22-2016, 09:10 AM

Are you lowered at all? If you're on stock zhp suspension you shouldn't have any problems rubbing, if you're lowered you may need to roll the fenders slightly. I rub a tiny bit with 5mm spacers. Usually only when I'm getting out of a parking lot/driveway.

Good to know.....Thanks!!!

Sockethead

03-22-2016, 09:19 AM

Another angle:

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160322/5e879de2e177db46ea33ff10c9ca2cf4.jpg

ZHP_Brandon

03-22-2016, 09:22 AM

san

03-22-2016, 09:28 AM

Here's what my car looked like last week before I got it washed and in the garage

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160322/55668fe407727584a19ca62ce6bcab3f.jpg

Wow [emoji15]

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san

03-22-2016, 09:29 AM

I didnt know you were from Jersey! She cleans up nice, If we ever plan a get together for the NE area we can all meet up!

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I think he recently moved/is moving to South Carolina...

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3ZHP

03-22-2016, 09:38 AM

ZHP_Brandon

03-22-2016, 09:49 AM

I think he recently moved/is moving to South Carolina...

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Lol well thats incredibly awkward, someone redact what I said!

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az3579

03-22-2016, 09:50 AM

Sockethead

03-22-2016, 10:21 AM

Lol it's all good! Yea we just moved to Charleston SC at the beginning of the month. I'm holding off registering my car until we settle on the house in Jersey due to the high registration fees down here so, I get my cool Battleship plates for another two months.
I think when I cancel my registration in NJ, I'll report the plates as "lost or stolen". Gotta keep them!

ELCID86

03-22-2016, 10:31 AM

Pollen season in SC.... Forgot to warn ya bout dat.

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Sockethead

03-22-2016, 11:16 AM

Yea, they tell me it lasts a good month down here...

Rovert

03-22-2016, 11:22 AM

You moved! No more Philly cheese steaks with you when I'm there. [emoji20]

Sockethead

03-22-2016, 11:34 AM

Trevor, that was like, 4 years ago.... where you been?... I know... basically, all over the world ;)

Rovert

03-22-2016, 11:37 AM

LOL. Fair assumption.

danewilson77

03-22-2016, 01:16 PM

Couldn't miss the Dakar Yellow ZHP while driving on I-95 in Lake Worth, FL
http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb440/GSP51/image.jpeg

Yes, 1 of 1, special order.....

Does that Dakar yellow show up in our "zhp production stats"?

1 of 1, special order paint.......I imagine if he's the original owner he does.

Very special indeed.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160322/1574f388738e62e6c8fb2233e73336df.jpg

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ELCID86

03-22-2016, 04:34 PM

Jconlin16

03-23-2016, 02:08 PM

Put my summer wheels on a little too early this year...
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160323/44f115621b1bbd605cb4a261c6c68ee1.jpg

theothersawyer

03-23-2016, 02:31 PM

Always wondered what garage the velvet blue very is in...

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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - anonymous
Would love to know as well! Beautiful color!

Put my summer wheels on a little too early this year...

Seriously? Guess I shouldn't tell you that it has been 70*-80* these last few weeks, and I have been driving the Miata with the top down every day! And because of that I am already working on a nice tan! :)

Jconlin16

03-23-2016, 03:59 PM

Would love to know as well! Beautiful color!

Seriously? Guess I shouldn't tell you that it has been 70*-80* these last few weeks, and I have been driving the Miata with the top down every day! And because of that I am already working on a nice tan! :)

Get out of here... Lol

Sockethead

03-23-2016, 04:06 PM

Guess I shouldn't tell you that it has been 70*-80* these last few weeks, and I have been driving the Miata with the top down every day! And because of that I am already working on a nice tan! :)

Me too :)
When I was in Jersey nothing winter related would get put away until the second week of April out of fear of jinxing myself lol

Ssparrow

03-23-2016, 04:33 PM

Put my summer wheels on a little too early this year...
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160323/44f115621b1bbd605cb4a261c6c68ee1.jpg

Bummer! Still looks great though. Love that color!

rguti153

03-23-2016, 04:33 PM

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160324/71be82ca049e38f6dba2e07dd30705f7.jpg looking ugly .... and sad

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Sockethead

03-23-2016, 04:41 PM

what?... where...?

rguti153

03-23-2016, 04:42 PM

I really need to do something different to my car , asap I'm starting to have mix feelings .

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Jconlin16

03-23-2016, 04:48 PM

Bummer! Still looks great though. Love that color!

It's okay. None of it stuck to the streets and it'll be warming up here the next few days. Thanks man!

slater

03-23-2016, 05:23 PM

I really need to do something different to my car , asap I'm starting to have mix feelings .

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put your ambers back on and get some new wheels! it'll feel like a whole new car.

rguti153

03-23-2016, 05:27 PM

put your ambers back on and get some new wheels! it'll feel like a whole new car.
I have apex sitting in my living room . But I need a spark of joy. I think an lsd would do that [emoji12]

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ikeupinya

03-23-2016, 05:30 PM

I really need to do something different to my car , asap I'm starting to have mix feelings .

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The mod bug just bit cha again, my fellow Mystic friend!!!

rguti153

03-23-2016, 05:36 PM

The mod bug just bit cha again, my fellow Mystic friend!!!
Yes , I need something to feel my apatite

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FungShui

03-23-2016, 05:40 PM

Yes , I need something to feel my apatite

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I was the same 6 months ago but I have started to mod and do my own work on the car. Now the car feels more special to me.

Also driving my GF's TDI also helped me appreciate the ZHP.

ZacharyMikel

03-23-2016, 06:13 PM

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160324/71be82ca049e38f6dba2e07dd30705f7.jpg looking ugly .... and sad

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Nah! She just needs a little more low!! I love blue on our cars. If repainting a car was cheap, I'd be all over it.

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Sockethead

03-23-2016, 06:17 PM

Yes , I need something to feel my apatite

Don't know what you've done to it so far but a Sprint booster is relatively inexpensive, will change the feel of the car and put a big grin on your face, I promise ;)

rguti153

03-23-2016, 06:24 PM

Don't know what you've done to it so far but a Sprint booster is relatively inexpensive, will change the feel of the car and put a big grin on your face, I promise ;)
Don't have a sprint booster but I do know exactly what your talking about. My brother in law has it in his zhp . You can tell the difference when I driving with it . That when I hop on my car is sluggish . And disappointing to drive . I need to find a cheap one though I'll pay 100 to 200 bucks on it but 300 is to much

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