Tampa330i's BMW 330 ZHP interior and exterior pics, finally!

[Tampa330i]

Here she is, detailed inside and out including engine bay:

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[Marcus-SanDiego]

Very clean, muchacho.

[kayger12]

Looking good, man.

[danewilson77]

Looks very nice.

[Tampa330i]

My headlights are all fogged up after this engine wash. It looks like it's clearing out, but it's been like 5 hours and it's still somewhat foggy. Is this something to worry about?

[danewilson77]

It means the seals are bad. Prolly take a week to fully go away...depending on humidity.

[Tampa330i]

Can the seals be re-sealed? I plan on opening them eventually anyway to do the angel eyes, might as well fix that when I do, if I can.

[danewilson77]

Naaa...you need to buy new ones.

[gr330zhp]

Looking great Tampa!!

Also did you change your alcantara shiftknob boot? Or was it like that when you bought it??

[mimalmo]

My headlights are all fogged up after this engine wash. It looks like it's clearing out, but it's been like 5 hours and it's still somewhat foggy. Is this something to worry about?

Careful. That's exactly how I blew a xenon ballast. The fix wasn't cheap or easy. Removing the cap on the backside of the headlight and let it sit and dry out.

[Linh]

Car looks clean!

I need to do the same with mine. . .

[Tampa330i]

gr - everything is unchanged from when I bought it.
dane - Do I seriously need new headlights? I been driving it 2 weeks and they haven't fogged up under normal operation. They were completely fogged after the engine wash. I'd like to get this taken care of asap, I don't need my lights blowing out on me. I haven't turned them on since they've been fogged. Going to go take a look at them now.

[Mtnman]

If u washed the engine too, water might have gotten in from the rubber boot on the back of the xenons. If not, the headlight covers are removable. You can buy new lenses or seals if you need. Just don't break the tabs if you take them apart!
U also might want to take out the plastic mesh in the bumper and spray paint it with a flat black. Mine was grey (and was way worse than urs) when I did that. Damn good lookin zhp though!

[danewilson77]

I was gonna mention painting the grill as well.

[Tampa330i]

If it's easy enough to get the mesh out of there without taking the bumper off or apart, I'll do it myself. Otherwise this is going on back burner. I don't see a cooling system overhaul listed on the carfax, and I doubt it's been done. I'm at just about 70k so I want to get that taken care of asap. Here's the carfax on it:
http://www.carfax.com/VehicleHistory/p/Report.cfx?partner=ECL_0&vin=WBAEV53414KM33238

[Tampa330i]

I just checked the headlights again, and one has completely cleared up, the other is still mostly fogged, but some has gone away. Maybe driving it around a bit will dry it out faster.

[Tampa330i]

So they were fogged after an engine wash, then dried out and looked fine. It just rained and now one is fogged again. This is no good, they're deffinately getting moisture in them. I also noticed tonight when I turned my high beams on, I have a blue indicator saying they're on, but there's no light coming out of anything on the front of the car. Wtf is up with that? Are the high beams from the same xenon lamp as low beams or the halogen inner lights? I pull back on the computer picker thing on the steering wheel and the halogens light up, but only as long as I hold it there. Any thoughts?

[jjcools]

High beams are halogens. They are activated with the blinker/computer arm on the steering column.

[Tampa330i]

Yeah, they don't come on in the position which should be high beams. The dash indicator is there, but there's no light coming out of there. So how can it be that when I pull the level back, it flashes the hi beams? If I hold it back, they stay on. I push it back to high beams on, darkness.

[jjcools]

It could be a fuse or some type of short, maybe even caused by the moisture that is getting in. I hate using my high beams cause the yellow color of the highs compared to the projectors, is that retarded or what...

[Tampa330i]

I actually never use my high beams because I live in such a populated area, I never have the opportunity. I was just messing with it to see how it worked when/if I eventually needed them, I'd know. That doesn't bother me as much as the fogging. Would it be easy to swap out the entire headlight for a new one? Such as: 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%2F02-03-04-05-BMW-E46-4D-5D-ANGEL-HEADLIGHTS-XENON-HID-%2F150533484836%3Fpt%3DMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Acce ssories%26fits%3DYear%253A2004%7CModel%253A330i%7C Make%253ABMW%26hash%3Ditem230c7eb124

[danewilson77]

Yeah...it's pretty straight forward...but I would steer clear of E Bay regarding headlights.

Try ECSTuning, or UMNITZA

[Tampa330i]

Oem ones are out of the question at 1000 per headlight on ecs. I would like to do the angel eyes, but not with my headlights as they are. If I were to buy new headlights instead of repairing the current ones, I'd get a pair with the angel eyes installed already. It's just a matter of which is cheaper and how much work I need to do. If this leakage this is fixable (what do I need, a new gasket or something?) then I'll have to take them apart anyway so I'll put in some angel eyes then. If that's as much as getting new headlights... why not just get new headlights with them already installed and keep my current ones as backup. Either way I imagine they've got to come out of the car. What would you all do if your headlights were fogging like that?

[jjcools]

If you have the money pick up some with A/E already installed.

If not then you will need to start diagnosing the problem and changing out seals to make sure it is fixed the right way.

[kayger12]

So they were fogged after an engine wash, then dried out and looked fine. It just rained and now one is fogged again. This is no good, they're deffinately getting moisture in them. I also noticed tonight when I turned my high beams on, I have a blue indicator saying they're on, but there's no light coming out of anything on the front of the car. Wtf is up with that? Are the high beams from the same xenon lamp as low beams or the halogen inner lights? I pull back on the computer picker thing on the steering wheel and the halogens light up, but only as long as I hold it there. Any thoughts?

Just a heads up. In my 325 the xenons were the high beams. The halogens were only set up as DRLs. The PO didn't want DRLs so the halogens literally were never on unless you pulled and held the computer picker thing, just like yours.

[Tampa330i]

I'll have to check the DRL's, I haven't used them. The xenon's don't seem nearly bright enough to be high beams. Actually I don't think they're bright enough to be low beams either. I pretty much need the xenons + fog lights on to be able to see clearly at night.

[Tampa330i]

Judging by the fact that they're fogging when it rains leads me to believe the seal between the lenses and the rest of the assembly must be bad. The gasket is pretty cheap, and since I'll have to take the thing apart to reseal it, I might as well do the angel eyes. When I reseal it, is the gasket enough or do you need to put some kind of glue on there as well?

This is the gasket set: http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330i-M54_3.0L/Lighting/Headlights/Lens/ES173228/

[Tampa330i]

Regarding the xenon headlights... is this true:

Changes by Model Year
2002
Xenon headlight option upgraded to Bi-xenon configuration

If that were true everyone with a zhp w/xenons has bi-xenons?

[az3579]

Regarding the xenon headlights... is this true:

Changes by Model Year
2002
Xenon headlight option upgraded to Bi-xenon configuration

If that were true everyone with a zhp w/xenons has bi-xenons?

That is correct.

[danewilson77]

Oem ones are out of the question at 1000 per headlight on ecs. I would like to do the angel eyes, but not with my headlights as they are. If I were to buy new headlights instead of repairing the current ones, I'd get a pair with the angel eyes installed already. It's just a matter of which is cheaper and how much work I need to do. If this leakage this is fixable (what do I need, a new gasket or something?) then I'll have to take them apart anyway so I'll put in some angel eyes then. If that's as much as getting new headlights... why not just get new headlights with them already installed and keep my current ones as backup. Either way I imagine they've got to come out of the car. What would you all do if your headlights were fogging like that?

Get P46's from ECSTuning...then if something goes wrong...you will know you'll get great customer support at least. My bos has had P39's (I installed) for about 2 years, with no issues. I don't hear of a lot of prob's with them...but anytime you buy aftermarket you have to be prepared (which is also the case for oem really).

[Tampa330i]

I'm going to try a combination of things to fix the fogging, starting with taping some cardboard to the headlights and letting them run. I've read if there's moisture in there, this could dry it out. If it still fogs, I'll replace the gaskets. If it still fogs I'll probably get new ones.
So bi-xenon refers to having 2 xenon lamps in 1 enclosure, right? One of these would be low beam and if the halogen is high beam, what's the other xenon for? I'm still confused on the details of the lighting pattern, even more so knowing that these are bi-xenons.

[Mtnman]

Ok, i can help you on this because i have already done this myself, and can give you a lot of pointers on headlights. First, for your fogging i would start with a new seal. That is easy to do and should be cheap.
Now, let me delve into the xenon, bi-xenon, and p46 depos.
1. You have bi-xenons. It means there is a shutter inside your xenon lamp that flips it from regular to super bright. Its like keeping your hand over part of a flashlight, then taking your hand away. This is what you have, and hence the "bi" part of bi-xenon. The inside halogen lamps serve two purposes. first, DRl or daytime running lights. i have mine turned off, i think like you. Second, they are your "flash to pass" lights, so when you pull the high beam stalk back towards yourself while driving, these will light up.
2. Pre-2004 cars have xenon lights. They do not have the shuttering feature, so when you push the stalk forward for high beams, it turns on the halogen bulbs in these cars. They also have the flash to pass feature with the halogen too. This is the difference in xenon vs bi-xenon.
3. Projector p46 lights. Also called depo lights. These are total light assemblies that come pre-wired from the factory (china). They are pretty simple plug and play. They also come with angel eyes of varying sizes and styles. we will get into that in a minute. first, the lights themselves. These are XENON lights. NOT bi-xenons. Because your car is already wired for Bi-xenons, you do not have to worry about error codes, code cancelling adapters, or anything else. What you do have to worry about is that your car will still think they are bi-xenons. When you push your stalk forward into the "bright light" position, nothing will happen. However, you will still have high beams when you pull the stalk back towards you in the Flash to pass mode. You can hold the stalk back and your halogens will stay on (along with the xenons). This may cause some concern at inspection time, but i am not sure. Most mechanics i talk to say as long as they see the brights come on, thats all they need. I have heard rumors of other stories (ie not passing inspection) so i dont know. My lights are exactly a year old now, so soon i will be able to tell you what the deal is in NC. Now, the simple solution to all of this would be to have the car flashed to make it think it has xenons. This is what i was told to do by the sales rep who sold me the lights. HOWEVER, this is NOT AN OPTION. for some reason, this "backwards" flash is impossible.
Now, the angel eyes come in all styles and colors and brightnesses. I chose the standard angel eyes that come with the depos. No upgrades at all. I like the classic "orangish" look of the xenons on early 2000 5 series, and this is what those angel eyes look like. If you like the new super-bright ones on the new 3 series, then you can get those. They will come installed, but you will have to wire them up yourself. There are a multitude of ways to wire them in. Mine went through the aux line, so the eyes stay lit for about 10 seconds after the car is shut off. Some people wire them to the door light, so they come on when you hit the unlock button. Some people wire them into the parking lights (but they will blink with your blinker like this). Mine stay on all the time. It is what i wanted. You can see my depos if you look at the ZHP MAFIA logo at the top of the site. That is my front end. I also have some color pics i can send. And, as always, let me know if i can help further.
David

[bimmer848]

^^bi-xenon is a lens/mirror that allows the beam to be projected differently. not two bulbs or lamps.
hope this helps!

http://wikicars.org/en/Bi-xenon_Headlights


...what he said, lol!

[az3579]

2. Pre-2004 cars have xenon lights. They do not have the shuttering feature, so when you push the stalk forward for high beams, it turns on the halogen bulbs in these cars. They also have the flash to pass feature with the halogen too. This is the difference in xenon vs bi-xenon.


I just wanted to clarify:
You do mean for coupes and convertibes, right? That's about when those got refreshed. Sedans got refreshed in 2002, so they should have bi-xenons if so equipped. Pretty much, if it's not facelift, it has xenons, and if it's facelift, it has bi-xenons. Please correct if this is wrong...

[Tampa330i]

Thanks for the clarification. This means that the low beam xenon is working, but the high beam isn't working at all. The halogen passing flash light works fine. Something within the light itself or the thing that switches between them must be the problem.

[az3579]

I think Dane is having the same issue. Check with him; he's saying parts have to be replaced.

[pyreguy]

Thanks for your post Mtnman! I have been wondering about the differences, but since my stuff was working I never had to take the time to research it. I'm glad I will be able to speak intelligently on the subject now. :cheers

[Tampa330i]

I played with the lights, tested every feature and it looks like they actually do all work. The DRLs put the low beam xenons to work. If I put it to high, it looks the same, but some more light comes out the top section. I switch to manual low beams, xenons. I pull the computer picker back, halogen flash. I push the computer picker forward, same as with DRLs, more light out the top of the xenons. If I have the fog lights on when I switch to high beams, the fogs shut off. I switch back to low and the fogs come back. I guess I'm just dissapointed at the light output on these xenons. It seems like the fogs are giving me more light than the xenons, even on high. They're so dim, when I switch from low + fog to high, I can't even see them. The xenon lows by themselves are not enough light for me to safely see at night. Can we safely change out the xenon lamp for a better one without changing other hardware?

[Mtnman]

I just wanted to clarify:
You do mean for coupes and convertibes, right? That's about when those got refreshed. Sedans got refreshed in 2002, so they should have bi-xenons if so equipped. Pretty much, if it's not facelift, it has xenons, and if it's facelift, it has bi-xenons. Please correct if this is wrong...

Ok. This is my fault. I was toying fast at work and should hAve done some research before I made a statement. I know bmw made both xenon And bi xenons. 2004 are definitely bixenons. I don't know the cut off date for xenon, but it was pre 2004. I deserved to be called out for that.
David

[az3579]

Ok. This is my fault. I was toying fast at work and should hAve done some research before I made a statement. I know bmw made both xenon And bi xenons. 2004 are definitely bixenons. I don't know the cut off date for xenon, but it was pre 2004. I deserved to be called out for that.
David

Noooooonononononono, that's not why I said it. I thought I had the wrong information, so I wanted to confirm with you. lol

[Mtnman]

Damn. Tampa, you should just call me and I'll talk you through a few things. If your xenons are dim, you may have the ska lights, and burnt out bowl reflectors like I did. Go look at the lights and see if they say zkw onmthe top, or if they say AL. You want al. If they are zkw, you need new bowls, and no one sells bowls. Yu will end up with new lights like me. Luckily p46s are like 400 bucks total for the pair, with angel eyes. Pm me for a phone number if you want to talk about this. I have researched this endlessly last year.
David

[Mtnman]

If you have AL lights, you may just need new bulbs.

[Tampa330i]

Thanks man, I appreciate the input. I'll have to check them tomorrow, it's already dark here and getting cold again. I'm going for an angel eye look in the long run anyway, so replacing them is not a problem. Given the fogging, I was looking at that option before.

[Mtnman]

The bowls can be seen best if you pry back the rubber cone on the rear of the lights, and shine a light in there. Zkw bowls are plastic, and they melt. Look for dark brown or black melted plastic. That would be the problem. My car was the same way. Without the fogs at night, I couldn't see jack. Sounds like you have the zkw. If you have the al lights, u need bulbs dude! Hope have AL lights. luckily, I sold my original lights for about 150 or so, and the guy wkd have pd more I'm sure, so u can prob do that too on e46. (or here!)
David

[Mtnman]

Noooooonononononono, lol
Was that some motor boating or what? Lol!

[Tampa330i]

Lol. I'm glad I know a little more about the headlights now. If I do swap anything out I'll probably keep all the parts that still work. It'd be nice to have a stock of parts on hand in case something breaks, I'll have time to order another and still be operational.

[az3579]

I heard the FX35 projector retrofit is an option as well, and that it's a pretty damned good option at that. Lights up the road like you wouldn't believe.
That's what I'm going to look into. I have ZKW's. :(

[danewilson77]

I am a ZKW fella as well. The FX35 retro is an awesome option....but...

1. You have to mail your headlights in - or -
2. Do the DIY. The diy invvolves JB Weld, drilling, etc...and looks pretty intensive. One of those DIY's where you have to dive in, and know you're not driving your car until it's complete.

[az3579]

One of those DIY's where you have to dive in, and know you're not driving your car until it's complete.

Unless a fellow Mafioso has a spare set of lights to lend until the project is done. :biggrin

[Tampa330i]

I'm going to check what kind I have in a minute, it's so cold here I don't want to go outside! Low 30s in Florida, it just isn't right.

[az3579]

What the heck is going on in Florida? Why is it so cold???

[Tampa330i]

Go look at the lights and see if they say zkw onmthe top, or if they say AL.

Where exactly on the top is this? I see a sticker on both I'm guessing thats it, but it's set too far back to see without doing some disassembly. Did you have to start taking them apart to find this out? There's plenty of writing on the lens, but that's probably related to the lens, right? Is there any other way to tell the difference?

[Tampa330i]

What the heck is going on in Florida? Why is it so cold???

I think this is a side effect of the oil spill. Rumor has it the north atlantic current is being slowed down by the massive amount of oil it has to pass through to circulate warm water.

[az3579]

On my ZKW's, it says it right on the front of the lens. Check the front; if you don't see ZKW, then you probably have AL.

[danewilson77]

Where exactly on the top is this? I see a sticker on both I'm guessing thats it, but it's set too far back to see without doing some disassembly. Did you have to start taking them apart to find this out? There's plenty of writing on the lens, but that's probably related to the lens, right? Is there any other way to tell the difference?

I will take a pick of mine later....

I noticed mine says in super small writing....ZKW....on top of the headlight (in the black) right under the hood.....

Decent thread here that discusses options also...

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=746871

[Mtnman]

It should say zkw all over the place, but it may be raised black letters on black housing. I can't remember. But it will say one or the other, either way. Now, dane and others are right about the infinity upgrade. Then u would have bixenons too. I have even heard rumor of bixenon depos coming out, so there are a lot more options than I typed....but I am a minimalist when I type, so that response before was long enough! Lol

[Washburn]

To OP:
What kind of steering wheel cover is that? Link?
Thanks

[danewilson77]

What kind of steering wheel cover is that? Link?
Thanks

Have no idea who you are talking to....cuz you didn't quote...but I have a wheelskin and am super happy with it...

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Imola%20Bimmer/DSC03395sz1200.jpg

[danewilson77]

I think he has a wheelskin...and it is a stitch up. What do you mean you can't tell? Lol....

[Washburn]

Well yeah now I see the stitches, but the head-on pic wasn't so revealing.
I do like the perf. section of yours.

His looks tighter on the wheel than yours, somehow.

[danewilson77]

That is the euro perforated wheel.....

His....

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/ac6e5c71ddddbb1cd34fcd4e29facd9cef729370a438bdb338 2ef462cc5336536g.jpg

Mine....for side by side comparison...

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Imola%20Bimmer/DSC03395sz1200.jpg

The minimal amount of wrinkling at the bottom (on mine) can be avoided. You just have to take your time...and I was doing mine in the dark...lol.

Those wrinkles are pretty much gone (relaxed) now...

[Washburn]

how long did it take to stitch ?

[danewilson77]

Bout an hour...the first time. 45 minutes...the second time. 45 minutes the thrid time...hehe.

Then...

I stopped.

[pyreguy]

There is no way you're getting those keys in your pocket Dane... That's huge. You steering wheel cover looks nice by the way. And it looks like you have some pretty sick trim on your door. Are there pictures of that anywhere? Looks really cool from what I can tell!

[danewilson77]

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Imola%20Bimmer/DSC03312sz1200.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Silver%20Bimmer/DSC02361sz900-1.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Silver%20Bimmer/DSC02357sz1200.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Silver%20Bimmer/DSC02137sz1100.jpg

[danewilson77]

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Silver%20Bimmer/DSC02128sz1100.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Silver%20Bimmer/DSC02124sz1100.jpg

[pyreguy]

So that was someone with a silver paint pen, tons of talent, and plenty of time. That is pure, distilled badass right there Dane.

[danewilson77]

Thank you....its part of what makes me...me. Kinda like the rack and bra everyone keep telling me to take off.....hehe.

[Tampa330i]

My steering wheel came like that when I got the car. I thought this was a factory option. Not quite sure though.

[pyreguy]

You did all that Dane? I am very impressed my friend. Mad props.

[az3579]

You did all that Dane? I am very impressed my friend. Mad props.

He did the wheel cover, not the trim.
He definitely has taste though. :)

[danewilson77]

Feia0303 (Sophia) did the trim. She is an art student outta Concorde, CA. She has my Shift surround plate to match. Should be getting it soon....

[az3579]

Feia0303 (Sophia) did the trim. She is an art student outta Concorde, CA. She has my Shift surround plate to match. Should be getting it soon....

I'm thinking of doing exactly the same to my trim. I've already done it to my helmet...
I was thinking of doing this on standard black trim though, so I don't mess up my original ZHP trim.

[Mtnman]

dane. that interior is sweet. im impressed.

[pyreguy]

Yeah I think I would feel more comfortable with modifying black trim instead of the cubed as well. I would like the custom touch, only I think the black cubed is both unique enough around here to do the trick and its pretty much the exact look I want in my car. Its very technical looking..

[danewilson77]

I'm thinking of doing exactly the same to my trim. I've already done it to my helmet...
I was thinking of doing this on standard black trim though, so I don't mess up my original ZHP trim.

Yeah.....good idea. I have my zhp trim, wrapped up in a towel in my closet. This trim actually came off my 325i ZSP.....it had to go in the ZHP though. It had to....heck.....half the reason I bought a sedan......

[az3579]

My only problem is that it just looks cheap (the black trim) by itself. I was debating whether I should get it wrapped in an actual material and then Sharpie over it, maybe like leather or something.
The ZHP trim feels cheap too, which is my only gripe about it.

[danewilson77]

The material might make the pen bleed though. IDK....

Mine has three clears of matte clear on it...

[az3579]

Hell if I know. All I know is that I'm going on a path of individualization, because looking at the ZHP Registry made me realize that my car with its options and colors isn't quite as rare as I thought it was. In fact, It's the most common color. :(

[danewilson77]

Yup.....thats why I do, what I do.....hehe.

With that said though...I find nothing wrong with a well maintained, stock ZHP....

[SC4ME]

Hell if I know. All I know is that I'm going on a path of individualization, because looking at the ZHP Registry made me realize that my car with its options and colors isn't quite as rare as I thought it was. In fact, It's the most common color. :(

My thoughts as well. I tend to see more silver and black ZHPs, but obviously Imola is the main color.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

This is what I say: common in the ZHP population; rare in the BMW population.

[pyreguy]

It's all relative. All of our cars are on the rare side :)

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Yep. I've seen one other imola ZHP in San Diego during past five months. Pretty big city here.

[pyreguy]

I have never seen one in person in my life. Not even an Imola M3.

[MrMaico]

Looking good Tampa!


I played with the lights, tested every feature and it looks like they actually do all work. The DRLs put the low beam xenons to work. If I put it to high, it looks the same, but some more light comes out the top section. I switch to manual low beams, xenons. I pull the computer picker back, halogen flash. I push the computer picker forward, same as with DRLs, more light out the top of the xenons.

You're drl's are the low beam xenon? I wonder if it's different on the coupes then because my drl's were (had them shut off) my inner halogen bulbs......

http://mrmaico.smugmug.com/Cars/BMW-333Ci/IMG0138/637065400_fioSr-L.jpg

I was checking out the website of the dealer where you bought your car, they have a pretty good sized collection of BMW's there. It also looks like they are still showing your car for sale.....

http://www.hillsboroautomart.com/web/vehicle/860828/2004-BMW-3%20Series-330i%20w/Performance%20Package-Tampa-Florida

[Tampa330i]

Yeah the drl is just the lowbeam xenon, I never use it though. I've seen my car up on the dealer site for a while, I don't know why they haven't taken it off yet. They had a silver Bentley & red NSX there the last time I was at the lot. There was also a fairly new M3 sitting in the showroom.