New E46 Mafia Member: 04 ZHP / Imola / 6spd / 4dr / Full Alcantara

[Overlord475]

Hey guys!

Just wanted to start out right and throw up a New Member thread!

Here's my 2004 Imola Red 6spd 4dr ZHP with Alcantara interior poped up on my local CL, and after years of being an E30 nut I thought it was time to get into the car I had been lusting after since Freshmen year of College.

I knew that a ZHP in itself was rare, but even more so with the combination of options that this one has (correct me if I'm wrong). It was exactly what I would have chosen option wise had I bought the car brand new myself.

So I sold all my E30's and pulled the trigger on the ZHP of my dreams.

Without further adieu, here is the list of options on this ZHP as well as some pictures:

2004 330i ZHP
4dr
6-Spd
Imola Red II
Alcantara Interior
E46 M3 Leather Steering Wheel Swap

Pics:

(Props to Neil1138 for all pictures below)

http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/8929/6122469001d7a5f675a5b.jpg

http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/277/6122465417026971e4a1b.jpg

http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/7562/6122472241ca043b16d0b.jpg

http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/3038/6122467169f9ce94051ab.jpg

http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/7365/6123013364cc895f6fddz.jpg

http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/9726/6123015138db101b7af1b.jpg

[kayger12]

Welcome to the Family.

Droid X. Tapatalk. Use it.

[Johnmadd]

I still have my first e30, welcome to the mafia.

[Overlord475]

I still have my first e30, welcome to the mafia.

Here's a sneak peak of my last E30:

http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/5017/26201710150682922615385.jpg

[Overlord475]

Welcome to the Family.

Droid X. Tapatalk. Use it.

Thanks! Do you have an engine bay shot of your BMW Perf Intake???

Tischer BMW is having a huge sale on them:

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/index.cfm?action=MorePartInfo&PartID=755875&siteid=214672&catalogid=4462

Would like to see how they look installed. Any actually noticeable gains in performance???

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Welcome.


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[Johnmadd]

Here's a sneak peak of my last E30:

http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/5017/26201710150682922615385.jpg

Woah, phat. Pre plastic and converted?

[Overlord475]

Woah, phat. Pre plastic and converted?

1989 325i 4dr with built OBDI 1995 M3 S50 motor. Plastic Bumpers

Did all the work myself. Rebuilt the S50, swapped from auto to 5spd, rebuilt all suspension, brakes, etc...

It was a really fun project, but was time to get into a more practical car.

[Johnmadd]

1989 325i 4dr with built OBDI 1995 M3 S50 motor. Plastic Bumpers

Did all the work myself. Rebuilt the S50, swapped from auto to 5spd, rebuilt all suspension, brakes, etc...

It was a really fun project, but was time to get into a more practical car.

I envy your experience with that car, I questioned the year because of the expansion tank.

[Overlord475]

I envy your experience with that car, I questioned the year because of the expansion tank.

Ya.. I kind of miss it, but I LOVE my ZHP, so.... I guess I don't miss it that much, ha

I know it's a little crazy, but the E30 was significantly faster than the ZHP. Though I suppose that's what happens when you have 260whp in an 1800lb car.

A few more pics:

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/9444/photo2gz.jpg

http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/6849/photo3se.jpg

http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/7452/photo4hq.jpg

[Audi 0000]

Nice car- past & present. Welcome.:coolpic

[Hermes]

First off I wanna say welcome and nice cars!


Do you have an engine bay shot of your BMW Perf Intake???

Would like to see how they look installed. Any actually noticeable gains in performance???

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/IMG_1203.jpg

I didn't see any amazing difference after install but I like the sound of the exhaust more now. FYI - the sale is cause BMW discontinued it so if you want one buy it before they're gone (I wanted the cf strut brace which nobody has, also recently discontinued)

[Overlord475]

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/IMG_1203.jpg




The intake on Tischer's website looks a lot different than the one you have installed.
Though they prob just have a generic BMW Performance Intake picture on an E90 or something. I'd jump on it if it looked just like in the picture.

http://www.trademotion.com/sfimages/214336/partImages/4462/SFPLImage150812.jpg

[Hermes]

Yeah the one in the pic is for the e9X. I dunno what they're thinking

[Overlord475]

Yeah the one in the pic is for the e9X. I dunno what they're thinking

I feel so lied to... ha. Thanks for the heads up.

[Hermes]

I found this pic on e90post. You can see it's the part Tischer has in the pic but also that its not our engine there

http://www.e90post.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=377106&stc=1&d=1272121117

I think the e46 engine looks way cleaner

[Overlord475]

You're completely right. Now seeing it installed I don't think I'd like it even on an E9x.

I think I will buy the strut brace though. It's on sale too:

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/index.cfm?action=MorePartInfo&PartID=755881&siteid=214672&catalogid=4462
;)

Here's a link to all the E46 parts Tischer has on sale right now:

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/index.cfm?action=AccessoryCatalog&catalogid=4462&siteid=214672&categoryID=138713&subcat1=138715&xae_source=ExactTarget&xae_track=1393254938

[static667]

Welcome to the Mafia. Both cars are sick. I helped my dad with his '89 325i when he did his S50 swap. That thing straight up hauls ass.

[mov]

Welcome aboard!

[danewilson77]

Welcome.

Snap up the strut bar while it's on sale. They're gonna go fast.

[mimalmo]

Welcome

[zj96sc]

That is a NICE e30. I had a '89 325is for a while in lachsilber. Always wanted a built sedan. 5 lug swap too? Just nice.

[Hornung418]

Whoa dude...your e30's Seats art the bee's knees! Welcome to the party. It's always a good time here.

[johnrando]

Welcome, great car, and great pics. Really like Neils work. As for the intake/bar, here's a not so great cell phone pic of mine. As for the intake, the sound is better, butt dyno says it feels slightly more responsive, but I wouldn't get it for that. Officially BMW rates it at 3 HP but most dynos says it adds 7 HP. EDIT: I should add they they are great engine eye candy. I just saw that it's not the BMW strut bar, nevertheless, if you want one, get it, as they are going fast.

http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/johnrando/bmwperf.jpg

[Hermes]

I was thinking of getting the M3 strut brace, but the one I was actually talking about earlier is the one John has

M3 brace:
http://www.turnermotorsport.com/image/suspension/suspension_e46m3_mstrutbrace2_lg.jpg

$355 from Tischer (Item Number: PKE46M3BRACE)

[webster]

welcome and beautiful cars!

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Alex, now that we have power again in San Diego, I can give you a proper welcome.

First, we're glad that Neil passed the forum information along. (Thanks again, Neil.)

Second, enjoy yourself here. We're not like most car forums. We try (though we're never 100% successful) to treat each other with respect and friendliness. When we don't agree with something, we stay professional and explain our position as to why we disagree. If someone is unable to do that, that person should consider whether they should hit the reply button.

Third, if you ever need anything here, be sure to ask. People on this forum are willing to help with almost anything.

Welcome to the forum, sir.

[danewilson77]

For you Alex.

Just cuz.....

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?983-Nough-Said-My-BMW-330-ZHP-Is-Not-Special-(a-video-by-Kayger12)&p=17833

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[Overlord475]

Alex, now that we have power again in San Diego, I can give you a proper welcome.

First, we're glad that Neil passed the forum information along. (Thanks again, Neil.)

Second, enjoy yourself here. We're not like most car forums. We try (though we're never 100% successful) to treat each other with respect and friendliness. When we don't agree with something, we stay professional and explain our position as to why we disagree. If someone is unable to do that, that person should consider whether they should hit the reply button.

Third, if you ever need anything here, be sure to ask. People on this forum are willing to help with almost anything.

Welcome to the forum, sir.

Marcus,

Thank you so much! I can already tell that the community here is much different than any of the others I’m already a part of.

I'm excited to have found a community that is as passionate about BMW's, and more specifically ZHP's, as I am!
And more importantly helpful to each other and that stays within the spirit of the community!

Thanks you guys so much!

Can't wait to be a contributing member of the Mafia Family

[Overlord475]

For you Alex.

Just cuz.....

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?983-Nough-Said-My-BMW-330-ZHP-Is-Not-Special-(a-video-by-Kayger12)&p=17833

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LMAO!!! Holy junk that's epic!

Thank you for showing me that, just cuz..... lol

[jreyes19]

WOW .......... wanna trade :D
lol awesome looking car
could i see pics of interior, and i like the german flag on kidneys. where did you get it?

btw my dealer said they can order the BMW perf strut for around 422 i believe maybe yours can as well

welcome

[Overlord475]

WOW .......... wanna trade :D
lol awesome looking car
could i see pics of interior, and i like the german flag on kidneys. where did you get it?

btw my dealer said they can order the BMW perf strut for around 422 i believe maybe yours can as well

welcome

Ya man, here are a few iphone pics:

http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/1830/imageuzc.jpg

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/3226/imagedlx.jpg

http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/1791/imagezss.jpg





Also, the grill badge is from the BMW Motorsport oF Oklahoma (BMW MOFO's) club. Which is why it's shaped like Oklahoma. Ha

Tischer has the E46 BMW performance strut brace on sale right now for $215 + S&H, check it out:

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/index.cfm?action=MorePartInfo&PartID=755881&siteid=214672&catalogid=4462

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Alex, the link doesn't work to Trade motion. It's a truncated link, so it's taken us to the home page.

[Overlord475]

Alex, the link doesn't work to Trade motion. It's a truncated link, so it's taken us to the home page.

Fixed:

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/index.cfm?action=MorePartInfo&PartID=755881&siteid=214672&catalogid=4462

I think that should work. Let me know....

[jreyes19]

wow, seriously you wanna trade, I will drive my car to Oklahoma for you, in order to prove
my car's worthiness, lol

and that alcantura looks very comfy, just click your heels three times and say the no place like my car (3 times)
and i am sure your car will transport you into the drivers seat, I mean it has everything else
why wouldnt it have that option, if not
look in your trunk and it should have a buttom that says pre-wired for magical awesomeness

link didnt work :(
i believe tischer has the aluminum version
i am talking about the Carbon fiber one

EDIT: link works and yup it the aluminum,
is that the one you want?
i like both lol

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Alex, perfect. It works now.

[Overlord475]

Alex, perfect. It works now.

Awesome!

Here is a link to all the E46 stuff they have on sale right now:

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/index.cfm?action=AccessoryCatalog&catalogid=4462&siteid=214672&categoryID=138713&subcat1=138715&xae_source=ExactTarget&xae_track=1393254938

Check out the Style 269's :drool

[Hermes]

Alex, make sure you click the other tabs (e46f/m3) cause they weirdly have different prices for the same stuff depending on which sale you use

[Overlord475]

Alex, make sure you click the other tabs (e46f/m3) cause they weirdly have different prices for the same stuff depending on which sale you use

The links on the left side of the page are for their normal priced parts I believe. The whole deal with Tischer is that they advertise their prices are 20%ish less than MSRP that the dealer would charge you.

They're 'passing' on dealership price savings.

It's kind of like shopping at dollar general though.
Sometimes you can still get a better deal on toilet paper at Walmart.... haha

[Hermes]

I get what your saying but just try this and you'll see what I mean. On the site in the box that says 'Search Accessory Catalogs' type in 32347906682 (ZHP Perf. Leather Steering Wheel). There are two listings for the same part number. MSRP is shown as $1303. Under the E46 Fanatics link its listed on sale for $1185 while if you buy the one under the M3Forum link then its only $995.

While I'm talking about wheels I was just wondering - yours looks like a plain leather wheel? I thought your car should have an alcatara wheel

[Marcus-SanDiego]

JP, you're saying it would look better with an Alcantara wheel or the car is supposed to come equipped with an Alcantara wheel? If it's the latter, many owners -- when they had worn out Alcantara wheels -- had the dealer replace it with a leather one under warranty. Or, as others also did, the leather wheel was chosen when the car was ordered.

[danewilson77]

Naaaa...many of the alcantara wheels would get swapped out, CPO, when they prematurely wore put. I have a leather wheel. Everything else is alcantara.

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[Hermes]

I see, I see... Yeah, wasn't judging 'better' just was a bit confused to see that wheel.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

JP, that's why I was asking. Not your style to weigh in that way.

Here's the information from the FAQ: "What's more, during the spring of 2005, BMW stopped putting Alcantara steering wheels on the ZHP (because of problems with premature wear), which means there are many ZHP-optioned cars on the road today without Alcantara steering wheels. Moreover, before BMW discontinued the Alcantara steering wheel, it also replaced many wheels under warranty, replacing them with leather wheels. Yet another reason why you'll find leather wheels coupled with Alcantara-clad seats."

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?1789-Frequently-Asked-Questions-%28FAQ%29-About-the-BMW-E46-330-ZHP-Performance-Package-Option

[Hermes]

thats stupid, they should have put the perf. leather wheels. stupid cheap bmw na

[Overlord475]

Yup! It's a brand new E46 M3 wheel.... The OE Alcantara one was shot

[Hermes]

Gonna rewind real quick on this thread, so I stopped at the parts counter yesterday to see what the dealer could get the M3 strut brace for. The quote I got before CCA discount was $457.67 before tax, a full $100 more than Tischer and still more than what they say MSRP is ($434.77). Husker BMW is even cheaper at $313.28 for everything.
http://www.trademotion.com/sfimages/214336/partImages/4462/SFPLImage67086.jpg

So while we were checking this out they guy used some system they have to search who has it since they didn't have one on hand and I thought I might as well get him to check for the BMW Perf. CF one that some people have. His searched resulted in 0 returns anywhere, US or AG, so be happy if you got one.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Dealers in San Diego charge MSRP + markup. On some parts, it is MSRP + 15%. Unless you've got a dealer account (or the dealer will match prices), you're better off staying away from San Diego-area dealers for parts, even if you're using bmwcca discount.


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[danewilson77]

Dealers in San Diego charge MSRP + markup. On some parts, it is MSRP + 15%. Unless you've got a dealer account (or the dealer will match prices), you're better off staying away from San Diego-area dealers for parts, even if you're using bmwcca discount.


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Good data Boss.

The Boss knows best.

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[Hermes]

Dealers in San Diego charge MSRP + markup. On some parts, it is MSRP + 15%. Unless you've got a dealer account (or the dealer will match prices), you're better off staying away from San Diego-area dealers for parts, even if you're using bmwcca discount.

I tend to only buy little things from the local parts dept. w/discount (filters, etc.), I've always bought big ticket parts from online

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Good play, JP.


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[Overlord475]

Rainy days, and crappy amateur iPhone photo ninja editing.... FTW!

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/9048/imagezad.jpg

[Hermes]

I love the look of beading on a car

[UdubBadger]

http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/6849/photo3se.jpg

That brown leather is gorgeous

[Overlord475]

That brown leather is gorgeous

Yurp! Had the whole interior re-done. The front seats were out of a 325ix E30... Heated, mmmmmm.....

Check out the back seat:

http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/941/imagecvv.jpg

[echo46]

Wow that looks great. Ballpark price? I'm thinking about redoing my e36 interior.

[cakM3]

Ya.. I kind of miss it, but I LOVE my ZHP, so.... I guess I don't miss it that much, ha

I know it's a little crazy, but the E30 was significantly faster than the ZHP. Though I suppose that's what happens when you have 260whp in an 1800lb car.

A few more pics:

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/9444/photo2gz.jpg

http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/6849/photo3se.jpg

http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/7452/photo4hq.jpg

Daaaannnnnnnggggg! That was one nice ride :thumbsup

Welcome to the Mafia :cheers

[S85FTW]

I must say that I love E30's and that color on an E30 is just a visual viagra pill.

[Overlord475]

I must say that I love E30's and that color on an E30 is just a visual viagra pill.

Thank you sir.... I like to think I have good taste....

Here is a thread of the full build if anyone is interested:

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=200830

[SC4ME]

Welcome. Cant belive you gave up that work of art! Especially when you put all that blood, sweat and tears into it. But you should be happy with the ZHP (once you get used to the reduced HP).

Cheers!

[Overlord475]

Welcome. Cant belive you gave up that work of art! Especially when you put all that blood, sweat and tears into it. But you should be happy with the ZHP (once you get used to the reduced HP).

Cheers!

Ya, it was really hard.... But it just wasn't practical anymore.

Also, I was offered 3.5k more than I had into the project. Couldn't pass it up....