Charrie's ZHP project

[az3579]

It's amazing how in the pic our cars look clean, when in fact they were both dirty.

[FL116]

I received my replacement shocks for my ZHP the other day only to find out they are the "improved" version which comes with the 52mm diameter bodies which are much more durable than the previous versions. I ordered the new lower mounts and rings to be used with the new shocks but have to wait an additional 3 weeks before they come available. Anyway it's been two weeks now since I have driven my poor ZHP so I took her out today to Applebees to have lunch with Botond before he headed back home. He was able to sort out his front BBK issue and now everything is A-Okay :thumbsup Here is a picture Botond took of both our cars sporting BBS CH shoes. :)

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8731/17293120235_b8908e43dd_o.jpg

I liked the pic so much that it had to be part of my project thread pics ;)

This picture makes me so happy that my ZHP is Imolarot :D

[JB3]

That pic is badace!

[BADCLOWN]

good looking cars gents.

[cakM3]

This picture makes me so happy that my ZHP is Imolarot :D

Me too :)


That pic is badace!

That's why I put it in my project thread :thumbsup Botond took the pic :)


good looking cars gents.

Thanks! :thumbsup


If you want a bullet proof rear shock mount, look into these two options. Much better then an OEM M3 mount that is rubber and will fail over time.

http://www.rogueengineering.com/rogue/S_BUSH/RSM.html

http://www.akgmotorsport.com/catalog/view.php?image=images/RSMP30lg.jpg

Vas, I think I will go with the akg mount when funds allow. Right now I have OEM M3 rear shock mounts on hand so I will use them for the time being. By June, I will source the aka mounts and do the swap. It will be very easy :thumbsup Thanks for the suggestion!


It's amazing how in the pic our cars look clean, when in fact they were both dirty.

That's why when you have some distance it is always good to take a pic. The pic you took BP turned out awesome!

[san]

I received my replacement shocks for my ZHP the other day only to find out they are the "improved" version which comes with the 52mm diameter bodies which are much more durable than the previous versions. I ordered the new lower mounts and rings to be used with the new shocks but have to wait an additional 3 weeks before they come available. Anyway it's been two weeks now since I have driven my poor ZHP so I took her out today to Applebees to have lunch with Botond before he headed back home. He was able to sort out his front BBK issue and now everything is A-Okay :thumbsup Here is a picture Botond took of both our cars sporting BBS CH shoes. :)

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8731/17293120235_b8908e43dd_o.jpg

I liked the pic so much that it had to be part of my project thread pics ;)

This picture is more than worthy of being a poster... Awesome...


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[FL116]

This picture is more than worthy of being a poster... Awesome...

I'd buy one :fistpump

[derbo]

I like how BP's windows are perfectly lined up rear and front. :)

[az3579]

Yeah I'm surprised the pic came out so well. It was taken on my Droid Turbo. Charlie, did you touch the photo up at all? There's more color in the photo I have on my phone. I love what you've done with it.


I like how BP's windows are perfectly lined up rear and front. :)

Yeah I'm pretty anal about that most of the time.

[derbo]

Yeah I'm surprised the pic came out so well. It was taken on my Droid Turbo. Charlie, did you touch the photo up at all? There's more color in the photo I have on my phone. I love what you've done with it.



Yeah I'm pretty anal about that most of the time.


I do the same ;)

[Rovert]

I am the same too. LOL. Now I don't have to do that anymore. [emoji55]

[cakM3]

Charlie, did you touch the photo up at all? There's more color in the photo I have on my phone. I love what you've done with it.

I used Lightroom 5 and did add just a little color and made the clouds just a tad darker. The overall effect looked stunning. Glad everyone likes the pic. You couldn't have taken a better picture of our ZHP's together like this Botond :thumbsup



I am the same too. LOL. Now I don't have to do that anymore. [emoji55]

I don't worry about that....guess because I'm used to having my ///M :p Trevor, when are you mounting your CSL bootlid??? :foottap

[cakM3]

Been meaning to replace the windshield on my ZHP for quite some time now so today I'm having a rain sensor windshield installed on my ZHP :)

Next will be retrofitting the auto headlight feature in my ZHP :thumbsup


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[cakM3]

It's always amazing to see thru a clear unpitted windshield. I mounted the rain sensor so all I got left now is to route the wiring to make all the necessary connections to retrofit auto headlights/rain sensor in my 2003 ZHP :)

I http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/01/cb2f619a367001cf863f872e13ec0341.jpg

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I then swapped out my smoked front corners and side markers for the euro clears I purchased from ECS Tuning :)
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/01/70d1d0c85a153780964c7d912cd9e050.jpg

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The smoked corner and side markers are going into a box for storage while I decide if I will put these out for a pay it forward item....
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[johnrando]

Nice Charlie. I might be wanting those smoked ones. PM me a price please if you decide to sell.

[Vas]

I think the clears look alot better then the smoked lights IMO.

Congrats on the new windshield.

[NoVAphotog]

I think the clears look alot better then the smoked lights IMO.

Congrats on the new windshield.

+2

Agreed. And congrats, looks nice!

[QC_ZHP]

Those clears look great. Im slowly leaning towards making the switch myself

[cakM3]

I think the clears look alot better then the smoked lights IMO.

Congrats on the new windshield.


+2

Agreed. And congrats, looks nice!

Thanks guys... I'm undecided on the clears as I prefer the smoked look.

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8788/17309260796_9f72431f69_o.png

The pic above shows both the smoked Eagle Eyes and clear Eagle Eyes. If I stay with the clear look then I will have to swap out my Eagle Eyes for the clear ones...we'll see...
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8723/17334835401_f05c42992e_o.png

[johnrando]

Spoke to Charlie, i'm out on the smoked sides if he decides to part with them.

[az3579]

Nice Charlie. I might be wanting those smoked ones. PM me a price please if you decide to sell.

They aren't compatible.

[cakM3]

They aren't compatible.

Botond is right, verts and sedan lights aren't the same...


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[johnrando]

Oh, should have said I'm out after talking to Charlie. Think I said it somewhere else.

Sent from mobile

[cakM3]

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[FL116]

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:drool :thumbsup

[cakM3]

:drool :thumbsup

Thanks Bryant! It's amazing just now nice a brand new windshield looks on the car. Too bad it doesn't stay that way forever!

[BMWCurves]

How did your old one get so pitted, just highway rocks and bits?

[330i ZHP]

I like the Susp height. Too bad Bruce is never willing to drop a car properly

[cakM3]

How did your old one get so pitted, just highway rocks and bits?

salt and sand over time is my guess. The roads up here in New England, especially Rhode Island is rough during winters. When I got a crack in my windshield, it was time to replace it.


I like the Susp height. Too bad Bruce is never willing to drop a car properly

Everyone have their preferences Stuart...obviously you and I love having our rides lowered just a bit ;) :thumbsup

[jayjay_dee]

your cars never fail to amaze me charlie...

[cakM3]

your cars never fail to amaze me charlie...

Long time no see Jayjay and thanks!!


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[jayjay_dee]

Long time no see Jayjay and thanks!!


Yup, just browsing the forum today as I need to replace the FCABs, this site is still the best resource for my ZHP... and of course, i miss my Mafia family, lol..

[cakM3]

I just sourced this item off of a wrecked M3 this evening for $100 :)

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/04/94f304674467ae6cc516d6f72a0528c1.jpg

Anyone care to guess what I am up to with my ZHP??? ;)


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[JB3]

M3 roundel swap?

;)

Only thing I can think of is the mirror.

[cakM3]

Car as it currently sits - January 2015:

- OEM BMW Performance Cross-Drilled Rotors installed @ 114,300 miles
- OEM BMW Performance BBK installed @ 114,300 miles
- OEM BMW Performance CF Strut Bar installed @ 118,700 miles
- OEM BMW Performance Grills
- OEM BMW ///M3 side mirror retrofitted to sedan @ 120,824 miles
- OEM BMW Bluetooth 13th Gen Module
- OEM BMW Factory alarm retrofitted @ 105,960 miles
- OEM BMW "Improved" Homelink/Compass AutoDim (flush clown-nose) Mirror retrofit
- OEM BMW Aux Input
- OEM BMW Sharkfin
- OEM BMW ///M3 arm rest with black Nappa Leather
- OEM BMW Style 135's w/ Michelin Pilot Super Sports (225/255)
- OEM BMW lit ZHP shift knob retrofit - deadlysns mod
- OEM BMW LCM s/w vers 4.0 recoded and installed; one touch-triple blink enabled @ 125,887 miles
- OEM BMW Silver Cube Trim brand new - for a total cost of $725.53 yeah, I'm crazy enough to do this
- OEM BMW Performance SSK installed @ 128,063 miles
- OEM BMW Euro LCM Faceplate swap w/ current installed LCM
- OEM BMW First Aid Kit
- MTec II carbon fiber rear diffuser - seasonal use only
- OEM Style 68s staggered with Blizzacks LM60s - current winter set
- TPMS (RPA) aktiv retrofitted @ 138,888 miles
- BC Racing "BR-series" coilovers
- BC Racing extender cables for rear shocks
- Gruppe M carbon fiber CAI
- RED G.A.S. BMW 1.2 Bar Cooling System Cap
- DINAN throttle body
- Stett Red Silicone intake boots
- UUC TSE3 Corsa exhaust
- 3.46 TMS LSD
- UUC SS brake lines @ 114,300 miles
- Shark Injector tune (to be replaced with a Frank Smith Tune)
- Sprint Booster w/ Sport Button mod - I'd say the first one on the East Coast to do this ;)
- Brake Force Display - Stage 3 activated @ 138,888 miles
- New upper and lower intake boots @116,518 miles
- Coby alcantara wheel rewrap (black alcantara w/ red stitching)
- New AL bi-Xenon headlight assemblies with ZKW lenses installed
- Water Pump thread Cap
- Turner Motorsports 10mm Front / 10mm Rear Spacers
- New FCABs
- Pinstripe delete.:biggrin
- Valentine V1 Radar Detector hardwire
- LED rear license plate lights
- Umnitza Orion V4 6000k Angel Eyes w/ remote and Night Commander
- 5000k D2S lighting
- HID fog retrofit w/ 5000k 9006 bulbs
- Eagle Eye LED smoked Tail Lights from JLevi SW
- Clear smoked corners
- White LED sidemarkers
- Clear side markers
- Carbon Fiber Arqray front lip spoiler
- Gominigo tow hook front license plate holder
- Blacked out "glossy"rear badge
- Monochromed roundels (Black/Frozen Grey) and ///M badges
- SIRIUS Satellite Starmate 4 Radio integration
- Navi Firmware s/w vers. 4-1/02
- New DISA @ 116,518 miles
- ///M oil cap
- ///M-deadpedal
- ///M aluminum pedals
- Carbon Fiber engine covers
- MTec II Carbon Fiber rear diffuser (summer use only)
- Ditched the OE arm rest for an ///M arm rest in black nappa leather
- New Pilkington Rain Sensor Windshield @ 170,222 miles


170,305 miles


Future upgrades/mods/maintenance:
- OEM M3 power dome on facelift hood
- CSL Bootlid for sedan
- BMW 135i Performance rear calipers retrofit w/ E46 M3 Performance cross drilled rotors
- CDV Delete at my next oil change
- New ZHP control arms/FCABs

[JB3]

Ahhh. Power dome hood. I wasn't aware that was swappable. Can't wait to see that!!!!

[cakM3]

M3 roundel swap?

;)

Only thing I can think of is the mirror.

I will be putting that M3 power dome onto my ZHP's facelift hood....

Like this...
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/04/75643ddd5830fc503949e307be7a279a.jpg

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[JB3]

Well damn you're crazier than I thought. :rofl I take it you have a good body man.

[cakM3]

Well damn you're crazier than I thought. :rofl I take it you have a good body man.

I do.....

and yes, I'm nuts about my cars....totally! Those who really know me have a fairly good idea to the depth of my BMW addiction....;)

[cakM3]

Yup, just browsing the forum today as I need to replace the FCABs, this site is still the best resource for my ZHP... and of course, i miss my Mafia family, lol..

jayjay....just found another mod to do to my ZHP... I think you will love this one! ;)

[FL116]

M3 roundel swap?

;)

Only thing I can think of is the mirror.

Thats make think... hey Charlie, can I buy that roundel frm you if in good conditon? Lol

[cakM3]

Tbats make think... hey Charlie, can I buy that roundel frm you if in good conditon? Lol

Bryant, I just took a close look at that roundel and it is trashed. Trust me, you don't want it.

[FL116]

Bryant, I just took a close look at that roundel and it is trashed. Trust me, you don't want it.

Dang... what does a guy have to do to get roundels that are not crappy? Lol (without paying $64 for them)

[cakM3]

Dang... what does a guy have to do to get roundels that are not crappy? Lol (without paying $64 for them)

Bryant, get your new Roundel with grommets from ECS Tuning :thumbsup You can get them for $32.03

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330i-M54_3.0L/Exterior/Emblem/ES2220936/ (http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330i-M54_3.0L/Exterior/Emblem/ES2220936/)

or just the Roundel for $29.09
http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330i-M54_3.0L/Exterior/Emblem/ES79384/ (http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330i-M54_3.0L/Exterior/Emblem/ES79384/)

[FL116]

Bryant, get your new Roundel with grommets from ECS Tuning :thumbsup You can get them for $32.03

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330i-M54_3.0L/Exterior/Emblem/ES2220936/ (http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330i-M54_3.0L/Exterior/Emblem/ES2220936/)

or just the Roundel for $29.09
http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330i-M54_3.0L/Exterior/Emblem/ES79384/ (http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330i-M54_3.0L/Exterior/Emblem/ES79384/)

Yeah I have been thinking about getting those. I bought emblems from a person on e46f for $30 and he ended up sending me the wheel emblems,,, and that was 2 weeks later. I just didnt want to spend $64 on emblems but I might have to lol

[Sockethead]

I thought you were going to swap the whole M3 front clip when I first saw the picture....

[danewilson77]

I thought you were going to swap the whole M3 front clip when I first saw the picture....
:rofl

Nice work Chuck.

[WOLFN8TR]

Can't wait to see this all finished and installed! :biggrin

[johnrando]

Jayjay, great to see you around! :hi

Charlie, amaze-balls. :biggrin

[cakM3]

Can't wait to see this all finished and installed! :biggrin


Jayjay, great to see you around! :hi

Charlie, amaze-balls. :biggrin

Thanks guys! I found an opportunity to do something I have always wanted to do for my ZHP and since companies do not make power dome hoods for sedans, this is the best solution I could think of. I don't know why I never thought of doing this but it makes perfect sense now... being able to source an OEM M3 power dome hood for $100 makes going this route all the more easier. :thumbsup

By the time I'm done retrofitting/modding my trusty daily driver ZHP....this car will be very unique. ;)

[Jconlin16]

That is awesome. Can't wait to see it finished.

[Sockethead]

Your car is already unique;)

[cakM3]

Your car is already unique;)

Thanks Rob! :thumbsup


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[cakM3]

Today ZHP Mafia became the only BMW forum that has this project thread in it's entirety. I have decided to keep my updates limited to one forum and closed out the project thread in the other forum....the choice was an obvious one to me :thumbsup

[JB3]

Today ZHP Mafia became the only BMW forum that has this project thread in it's entirety. I have decided to keep my updates limited to one forum and closed out the project thread in the other forum....the choice was an obvious one to me :thumbsup

:kumbaya

[danewilson77]

Today ZHP Mafia became the only BMW forum that has this project thread in it's entirety. I have decided to keep my updates limited to one forum and closed out the project thread in the other forum....the choice was an obvious one to me :thumbsup
:caseyshrug

[derbo]

dope! I stopped posting my updates to E46F a long time ago.

[cakM3]

:caseyshrug


dope! I stopped posting my updates to E46F a long time ago.

Since I knew I wouldn't be updating either project threads over there I cleaned up my threads, then asked the moderators to lock them. If you look, you will see both project threads have been locked. I didn't want to have my mod list viewable so where I could, I just deleted my mod listings. Now everything is here in this forum as it should be.

I didn't like the changes and with recent BS activities over there I just threw in the towel and decided not to participate like I used to. Get a few jerks in a forum and it get's ruined....the decision was easy from this point going forward. Also, having one forum in which I can constantly update my project threads is much easier then keeping track of 4 different project threads over multiple forums which is what I have been doing. I would rather limit the project thread updates to two :)

[Sockethead]

Also, having one forum in which I can constantly update my project threads is much easier then keeping track of 4 different project threads over multiple forums which is what I have been doing. I would rather limit the project thread updates to two :)
So what are you going to do with all this new found time on your hands?

[Ssparrow]

Im too in love with both of your cars. I find myself browsing your build threads regularly. Quick question for you, Are your coilovers bottomed out on both cars? My front is as low as they go and it doesnt seem to be as low as you are in the front.

[cakM3]

So what are you going to do with all this new found time on your hands?

I will manage like I always do Rob :p


Im too in love with both of your cars. I find myself browsing your build threads regularly. Quick question for you, Are your coilovers bottomed out on both cars? My front is as low as they go and it doesnt seem to be as low as you are in the front.

I know what BP is already thinking....

anyway, you are too kind! My coilovers are not bottomed out I have at least another 1/2" I can lower my ZHP and between both cars my ZHP is actually lower than my ///M! Are you on BC Racing coilovers?

[Ssparrow]

Yeah I'm on bc's as well. My front is completely bottomed out too. Your wheels are 18s or 19s?

[az3579]

I know what BP is already thinking....

That makes one of us. :dunno

[cakM3]

Yeah I'm on bc's as well. My front is completely bottomed out too. Your wheels are 18s or 19s?

In the ///M I'm currently running 18" ARC8's and my ZHP has 19" BBS CH wheels. I do have the 1" lowering springs installed on my front coilovers on the ///M from BC Racing though. The current ride height of the ///M is perfect if you ask me. I won't go any lower.


That makes one of us. :dunno

You're always shaking your head at me....

[az3579]

You're always shaking your head at me....

Definitely true.

[cakM3]

I forgot to order shock boots and bump stops when I placed my order for my BC Racing replacement shocks so I ordered them today and was told that the remaining parts are at customs this week and that my parts should ship by mid week next week and arrive hopefully by the weekend. We'll see, if anything the remaining parts should arrive the week I leave for Hawaii...hopefully I will have time to swap out my shocks before the trip.


One word comes to mind right now....... anticipation.....

[cakM3]

The rest of the parts needed to mount my new rear shocks to my ZHP have been shipped and should arrive sometime this week. This means I will be able to swap out my blown rear shocks and restore road-worthiness back to my ZHP and resume daily driving duties. Soon I will order the swift spring upgrade and swap out springs but that is in the plan for my 2015 maintenance. I still have the following I want to accomplish before resuming long-distance road trip duties...

- Transmission/Diff fluid flush
- Order a new set of rear tires (just to keep my setup completely fresh)
- Repair/replace pork chops on both driver's and passenger's side
- Replace/repair broken sensor (hockey puck type) on passenger's side behind front bumper

Future maintenance/mods that don't affect my taking the ZHP for long-distance road trips:
- Swift Spring upgrade
- 135i rear caliper upgrade
- Install my CSL bootlid
- Frank Smith tune

[FL116]

The rest of the parts needed to mount my new rear shocks to my ZHP have been shipped and should arrive sometime this week. This means I will be able to swap out my blown rear shocks and restore road-worthiness back to my ZHP and resume daily driving duties. Soon I will order the swift spring upgrade and swap out springs but that is in the plan for my 2015 maintenance. I still have the following I want to accomplish before resuming long-distance road trip duties...

- Transmission/Diff fluid flush
- Order a new set of rear tires (just to keep my setup completely fresh)
- Repair/replace pork chops on both driver's and passenger's side
- Replace/repair broken sensor (hockey puck type) on passenger's side behind front bumper

Future maintenance/mods that don't affect my taking the ZHP for long-distance road trips:
- Swift Spring upgrade
- 135i rear caliper upgrade
- Install my CSL bootlid
- Frank Smith tune

Can't wait for updates on the shocks after install. I am going to need to replace my rear shocks soon, so I was thinking of just picking up a set of coilovers at that time. I am thinking about either KW or ST Street coilovers, but there are so many options. I have to do more research.

[slater]

Can't wait for updates on the shocks after install. I am going to need to replace my rear shocks soon, so I was thinking of just picking up a set of coilovers at that time. I am thinking about either KW or ST Street coilovers, but there are so many options. I have to do more research.

it will make your head spin (the research). however, i've done the breakdowns and comparisons, PM me if you want to discuss.

peter

[johnrando]

Peter, I'd love to hear your coilover take if you want to cc me on your PM to him.

[BADCLOWN]

Diddo

[cakM3]

it will make your head spin (the research). however, i've done the breakdowns and comparisons, PM me if you want to discuss.

peter

or if you want Peter you can post here in my project thread.....I won't mind :thumbsup This is awesome info for all :)

[slater]

or if you want Peter you can post here in my project thread.....I won't mind :thumbsup This is awesome info for all :)

LOL!! charlie, i won't clutter up your thread. :) i'll do a proper review of my setup (in my project thread) once it's installed and dialed in. :)

:cheers

peter

[FL116]

or if you want Peter you can post here in my project thread.....I won't mind :thumbsup This is awesome info for all :)

+1. Would love to hear some info. And thanks Charlie :D

[johnrando]

Thanks Peter, Charlie. I researched non coilover suspension setups for my H&R Cup Kit but not coilovers.

[FL116]

it will make your head spin (the research). however, i've done the breakdowns and comparisons, PM me if you want to discuss.

peter

PM'd

[cakM3]

Thanks Peter, Charlie.

:thumbsup


LOL!! charlie, i won't clutter up your thread. :) i'll do a proper review of my setup (in my project thread) once it's installed and dialed in. :)

:cheers

peter

No worries Peter....when you do post I'll be sure to read up on it then :thumbsup

[cakM3]

Replaced my rear shocks today, set my ride height then changed out my front worn tires. My ZHP has resumed it's daily driving duties :thumbsup

I will spend the weekend cleaning and detailing my ZHP :)


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Edit: Front tires weren't changed due to ride height being too low for the available lift... Guess I will try again on Tuesday morning ;)

[FL116]

Replaced my rear shocks today, set my ride height then changed out my front worn tires. My ZHP has resumed it's daily driving duties :thumbsup

I will spend the weekend cleaning and detailing my ZHP :)


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Glad to hear that Charlie!

[cakM3]

Glad to hear that Charlie!

Okay worn tires not yet replaced...I tried this afternoon but the lift that was available couldn't accommodate low ride height cars like mine.... so I have been rescheduled for the tire change this Tuesday morning at 0800 so I drove back home and washed my ZHP instead. The rest of the weekend will be spent detailing the ZHP as it's in need of this :) Still... nice to have my ZHP back again :thumbsup

[FL116]

I like the new sig Charlie :thumbsup

[cakM3]

I like the new sig Charlie :thumbsup

Thanks Bryant. :) I got to take the ZHP out on a nice drive this afternoon and man did it feel good driving it for a change. Tomorrow I will be swapping out batteries between both cars and have the original battery that was in the ZHP before I ran into battery issues....then I will be detailing the ZHP. Need to have a good coat of wax on her ;) Nothing looks as good as a deeply polished Imola in my opinion :thumbsup

[fredo]

Charlie, nice signature. How often do u plan to update the miles on it ?

[cakM3]

Charlie, nice signature. How often do u plan to update the miles on it ?

I will be updating on a monthly basis for now...and thanks! :)

[cakM3]

Added BBS decals to my "meet wheels" ;)
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/23/eb8aa666d4b89ea29c852e32a17db8e6.jpg

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[cakM3]

Found this lip....price seems to be perfect :)

https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7685/17835625469_a447017fa4_b.jpg

http://www.khoalty.com/bmw-e46-mtechii-or-m3-hamann-lip.html (http://www.khoalty.com/bmw-e46-mtechii-or-m3-hamann-lip.html)

[kakashi169]

CHARLIE!

I love the direction you are going with for the ZHP. I might want to pick up that lip too. DROOL!

[cakM3]

CHARLIE!

I love the direction you are going with for the ZHP. I might want to pick up that lip too. DROOL!

Y E S ! ! ! !


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[cakM3]

I spent the day compounding, sealing, waxing my ZHP. Got my bootlid, driver's side front and rear fenders, and driver's side doors done as well as the roof. It doesn't get easier as we get older, that's for sure! Right now I'm exhausted but damn my ZHP is starting to look like her old self again! ;) I plan to finish detailing her tomorrow so I can get some nice pics while the day is good.... front bumper has been cleaned so there's no more ratty Arqray lip to detract from the overall cleanliness of my daily driver... I have a few things up my sleeve in the upcoming months for both cars so we'll see what happens ;) Shame I won't be there at this year's reunion meet. :(

[JB3]

Pics or it didn't happen.

[cakM3]

Pics or it didn't happen.

Damn Jay! I'm feeling like a geriatric right now.... my ZHP is half way done.... when I finish tomorrow I will take some nice pics then post them. I never take pics when half way done :p

[FL116]

Pics or it didn't happen.

+1

[cakM3]

All right boys....here's a few iPhone pics until I process my Nikon ones...

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5453/18032592686_65aaa72058_k.jpg

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5466/18055749362_f742befc5c_k.jpg

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5333/18059087575_d742839913_k.jpg

https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8880/17871167298_ecc53c91cb_k.jpg

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5328/18059965601_5e6d9eddcb_k.jpg

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5457/17436489424_de8e2603da_k.jpg

I don't know why but I always love seeing my OEM M3 side mirrors like in the pic below....
https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7780/17871397400_c803227178_k.jpg

Anyway, I substituted the iPhone pics for better quality Nikon pics ;) Hope you guys/gals like them :thumbsup

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5338/17436488954_92a5efaed8_k.jpg




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[cakM3]

Nothing looks better than freshly detailed Imola....nothing :thumbsup


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[ELCID86]

+1 nice job Charlie


Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk.

[cakM3]

+1 nice job Charlie


Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk.

Funny part is I'm only half way done. I just need to finish my passenger's side... thanks Shawn :thumbsup


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[Ssparrow]

Looks great!

[FL116]

Nothing looks better than freshly detailed Imola....nothing :thumbsup


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+1million lol :thumbsup

[Johnmadd]

Yum.

[JB3]

Looking damn good that's for sure.

[cakM3]

Looks great!


+1million lol :thumbsup


Yum.


Looking damn good that's for sure.

Thanks guys....wait till I post pics using my Nikon DSLR :thumbsup

[cakM3]

Updated my post (#2595) with pics taken using my Nikon camera this afternoon :thumbsup

[WOLFN8TR]

Looks good Charlie. Were these taken at a Cemetary?

19861

[cakM3]

Looks good Charlie. Were these taken at a Cemetary?

19861

Yeah, there's a cemetery near by.

[johnrando]

Beautiful pics of your car

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[theothersawyer]

Beautiful pictures!! I keep debating if I want to add angel eyes. I like them on current BMW's but I don't know if I want to add them. They look fantastic on your car though!!

[cakM3]

Beautiful pics of your car

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Beautiful pictures!! I keep debating if I want to add angel eyes. I like them on current BMW's but I don't know if I want to add them. They look fantastic on your car though!!

Thanks guys! :thumbsup

There are many different brands of Angel Eyes out there... I went for what I consider the best money can buy. I got the Umnitza Orion V4's and have been very pleased with them. I initially had an issue with my passenger angel eyes due to a faulty white connector box so I contacted Umnitza and they sent a replacement connector box without any issues whatsoever. I was impressed by their solid customer service and would recommend them wholeheartedly. You can't go wrong using them but be advised that they are pricy but in my opinion well worth the cost :thumbsup

[derbo]

Those CH hide those front brakes. Very nice. Subtle.

[cakM3]

Those CH hide those front brakes. Very nice. Subtle.

Thanks Derek :)


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[Pip]

Grass shots always make me happy. Thanks!

[cakM3]

Thanks Sean! Today is the day I'm changing out my front tires...
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/26/9a31b2613a28f2e6dca2c237991c0ec6.jpg

Since my ZHP is lowered the standard lifts can't be used and I need access to their alignment rack instead...
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/26/71629418b9627c8b4e9e69788eb3d725.jpg

The device the tech is tending is the hydraulic lift he will use to lift my car so he can take off my front wheels and change out my tires...

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/26/64396c09e8272771d19b06796a423cc0.jpg

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/26/7d820794b1082b5a56cb27ab425a55b9.jpg

Those of you in located in Rhode Island, come to Tire Pros in Smithfield and talk to Rick. These guys are awesome to work with and do a great job!! :thumbsup


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[cakM3]

The next immediate mod for the ZHP will be lumbar equipped heated front seats I will be sourcing from Peter :thumbsup Seems my schedule or my ZHP have been preventing me from coming up to meet up with Peter to purchase his seats.... well, summer is now here and we will be meeting up within the next two weekends :) This will happen and I look forward to having lumbar support once again in my ZHP.... it's been nice having it in my ///M but I need this in my daily driver as well :biggrin

I will also be resurfacing my ZKW headlight lens soon and then applying protectant film to keep the lens looking good... :thumbsup

I need to look at doing the following this summer:
- rust proof the rear passenger fender
- address the broken front passenger's side sensor
- repair/replace the under panels behind the front bumper
- get a new hockey puck style sensor to replace the missing one on the front passenger side under panel
- transmission oil change
- diff oil change

upcoming maintenance/mods
- 135i rear caliper upgrade
- Performance cross-drilled M3 rear rotors
- new steel braided brake lines for the new rear brake setup

[az3579]

- rust proof the rear passenger fender

How exactly do you plan on doing this?

[cakM3]

How exactly do you plan on doing this?

I have a plan....

[az3579]

I have a plan....
Which is? No such thing as rust proofing here, you know that... Unless you're going to install non-metal fenders of course.

[cakM3]

Which is? No such thing as rust proofing here, you know that... Unless you're going to install non-metal fenders of course.

It pains me to see you being so negative.... if you really have to know how I manage to keep my ZHP looking nice then you're more than welcome to come up when I get ready to do this. :thumbsup

Take a metal brush like the ones I have in my garage and clean up the rust area just a bit, then apply this to the bare metal/rust...

https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8866/18378310986_7dcb8b7a7f_o.png[/url]

Don't apply a thick coat but a coat that covers the entire metal area that was rusted, allow to dry and then apply Imola paint...

[squashman702]

What are your tire sizes on your BBS wheels?

[cakM3]

What are your tire sizes on your BBS wheels?

235/35 19 front
255/30 19 rear

[squashman702]

235/35 19 front
255/30 19 rear

Thanks, trying to decide if I want to put tires on my ACS wheels and I like how your setup looks.

[Oli77]

^^ I'm all for encapsulating!

[cakM3]

Thanks, trying to decide if I want to put tires on my ACS wheels and I like how your setup looks.

Thanks :thumbsup Dave, you're fairly close... we should meet up sometime and then you can see how I have mine set up in person :)


^^ I'm all for encapsulating!
:scratchinghead

[danewilson77]

235/35 19 front
255/30 19 rear
Wheel's not tires :)

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[cakM3]

Wheel's not tires :)

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Fronts 19x8.5 ET35 are CH004

Rears 19x9.5 ET40 are CH005


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[BCS_ZHP]

Brett took something off of his car that you helped and/or inspired him on, gotta get it boxed and sent to you. Please text me your address.

[BCS_ZHP]

And texting cause I'm too lazy to look it up, lol.

[cakM3]

And texting cause I'm too lazy to look it up, lol.

Text inbound...


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[330i ZHP]

looking good charlie

[cakM3]

looking good charlie

Thanks Stuart!


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[squashman702]

Thanks :thumbsup Dave, you're fairly close... we should meet up sometime and then you can see how I have mine set up in person :)


:scratchinghead

Thanks for the tire specs.

I'm pretty sure I'll be bringing the ZHP to German Car Day at Larz Anderson in a few weeks. You planning to go?

Saw a used set of 255/35R19's today- the ACS wheels are 19x8.5 +43. Wondering if I could squeeze those on at stock height.

[cakM3]

Thanks for the tire specs.

I'm pretty sure I'll be bringing the ZHP to German Car Day at Larz Anderson in a few weeks. You planning to go?

Saw a used set of 255/35R19's today- the ACS wheels are 19x8.5 +43. Wondering if I could squeeze those on at stock height.

I will be there with my ///M Dave. Don't hesitate to come up and talk to me if you see me there :thumbsup As for the ACS wheels... I think they will fit on stock ride height.

[cakM3]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/13/71beafbb543b39723a4fbca2226e43ed.jpg

Met up with Peter today and installed my new heated lumbar support seats :) @ 172,062 miles
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/13/bdabd95b300bb88e0993d62b3e84cce9.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/13/9d54874111307f4027e7753599ba3904.jpg

It's nice to have heat and lumbar in my daily driver ;) Thanks Peter!!! :thumbsup

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/13/5701947cd8737281eb1f87c4530c48a5.jpg
Botond helping out coding Peter's ZHP :thumbsup


I will have to pull out the seat covers from my OE front seats to have them reupholstered......

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[Johnmadd]

Nice Charlie.

[rguti153]

It pains me to see you being so negative.... if you really have to know how I manage to keep my ZHP looking nice then you're more than welcome to come up when I get ready to do this. :thumbsup

Take a metal brush like the ones I have in my garage and clean up the rust area just a bit, then apply this to the bare metal/rust...

https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8866/18378310986_7dcb8b7a7f_o.png[/url]

Don't apply a thick coat but a coat that covers the entire metal area that was rusted, allow to dry and then apply Imola paint...
Or try this too
http://www.kbs-coatings.com/

This is what I have in mind

[cakM3]

Or try this too
http://www.kbs-coatings.com/

This is what I have in mind

Sounds interesting!!


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[slater]

charlie, i didn't even see you take any pics - you are sly!

great to meet you and botond today! looking forward to the next get-together!

peter

[BCS_ZHP]

Charlie,
Are you home yet? Did the mailman leave your package or not?

[rguti153]

Sounds interesting!!


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Yeah it does

[cakM3]

Package was delivered but I won't get to it for two hours or so....


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[cakM3]

It's 0214 hrs and I opened up my package Bruce and Brett sent. It seems the carbon fiber fairies were at it again with the help of both Bruce and Brett! ;) Thanks guys for this very generous and thoughtful gift! :thumbsup

https://c4.staticflickr.com/4/3835/18831717585_07fa9966db_b.jpg

https://c4.staticflickr.com/4/3830/18643957058_a71da82c68_b.jpg

It will be installed on my ZHP tomorrow after I get some much needed rest.

Picture orientation will be taken care of later....going to sleep now...

Finally home after a busy day! It was great to finally seal the deal on these seats and finally meet up with Peter. To cap off a very productive day, I got to spend some time with Brett and BP before I headed for home.

The police were out in force today...even had an interesting, if not an odd encounter, with a NY State Trooper on my way home. Odd thing was that I had my cruise control set at the posted speed limit of 65mph and was just chillin on the right hand (slo traffic) lane....I'm just glad to be home...


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Edit: Picture orientation fixed :thumbsup

[fredo]

Very nice. Congrats on the new ZHP mod !

[JB3]

even had an interesting, if not an odd encounter, with a NY State Trooper on my way home. Odd thing was that I had my cruise control set at the posted speed limit of 65mph and was just chillin on the right hand (slo traffic) lane...

That doesn't sound good. He pull you to ask you why you were driving such a sick-ass cakmobile the speed limit or what?

[cakM3]

That doesn't sound good. He pull you to ask you why you were driving such a sick-ass cakmobile the speed limit or what?

I think as the police cruiser was driving on the overpass the patrol officer noticed the sexy Imola ZHP on the highway and decided to check it out. I could see her coming up on me (KA band radar alerting from behind on my V1) as I remained in the right lane doing a steady 65mph. As she drove by she slowed as she looked my ZHP over...must have been the ZHPMafia sticker that caught her attention as she slowed to 40 so I did the same since I didn't have a clue what she was up to. Then I decided to proceed on my journey back since I wasn't doing anything wrong to begin with. She proceeded to the center median where she set up her next speed trap.

I think she was just attracted to the shiny Imola ZHP that she was checking out ;)


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[cakM3]

This morning I installed the gift I received from Bruce and Brett :biggrin

Looks awesome in my ZHP! ;)

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/14/bb38e0473b1c9e098309ee0e88094a0b.jpg

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/14/7ff25fced91961d8329bba6b6ab52b74.jpg

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/14/39c40c92779d5d04ec6171a112cf2046.jpg

Thanks guys!! I decided since it came out of Brett's ZHP....I will put it in my ZHP :thumbsup It goes perfectly with my silver cube interior trim :)


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[danewilson77]

Jelly. Very nice Chuck.

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[cakM3]

Thanks Dane!! :)


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[cakM3]

charlie, i didn't even see you take any pics - you are sly!

great to meet you and botond today! looking forward to the next get-together!

peter

Peter, I enjoyed meeting you, especially after all the rescheduling we both had to do! It was nice to finally finish this ;) Thanks for the opportunity to get these seats for my ZHP! :thumbsup


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[san]

This morning I installed the gift I received from Bruce and Brett :biggrin

Looks awesome in my ZHP! ;)

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/14/bb38e0473b1c9e098309ee0e88094a0b.jpg

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/14/7ff25fced91961d8329bba6b6ab52b74.jpg

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/14/39c40c92779d5d04ec6171a112cf2046.jpg

Thanks guys!! I decided since it came out of Brett's ZHP....I will put it in my ZHP :thumbsup It goes perfectly with my silver cube interior trim :)


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Looks awesome Charlie! Do you have the carbon fiber steering trim as well? Was not able to see in the pics...



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[cakM3]

Looks awesome Charlie! Do you have the carbon fiber steering trim as well? Was not able to see in the pics...



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That's one place I decided I will avoid putting carbon fiber on for now. Perhaps I might get the lower steering wheel trim in the future but I haven't warmed up to this just yet ;)

So to answer your question, no I don't have the carbon fiber steering wheel trim.


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[BCS_ZHP]

Nike time, duuuueet!!!

[cakM3]

Nike time, duuuueet!!!

... says the enabler ;)

[BCS_ZHP]

Look at the list in my sig,I have the addiction too, real bad...

[cakM3]

Look at the list in my sig,I have the addiction too, real bad...

Yes Bruce, I already know that. I don't need to see you sig to know your BMW addiction ;) Great minds think alike :thumbsup

[cakM3]

I just realized not too long ago my daily driver was catching up to my ///M and now it's passed it by 5800 miles.... and it keeps on going! Love driving my Imola ZHP! :thumbsup

[johnrando]

Nice. And it loves you. :)

[cakM3]

Nice. And it loves you. :)

You're right John...my ZHP probably loves me... ;) At least it's happy I rescued it :thumbsup

[WOLFN8TR]

This morning I installed the gift I received from Bruce and Brett :biggrin

Looks awesome in my ZHP! ;)

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/14/bb38e0473b1c9e098309ee0e88094a0b.jpg


Thanks guys!! I decided since it came out of Brett's ZHP....I will put it in my ZHP :thumbsup It goes perfectly with my silver cube interior trim :)

Ya that looks pretty dam sweet!!

[cakM3]

Ya that looks pretty dam sweet!!

Thanks Gary!! :thumbsup

Today I erased the source of the irratating knock in the rear I have been putting up with for a few weeks... failing rear shock mounts. :/

Last weekend BP rode up with me when I got Peter's old ZHP seats and quickly diagnosed failed rear shock mounts. Well today I had plenty of time to work on my ZHP so I took advantage of this "extra" time and swapped out my rear shock mounts for OEM M3 ones.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/18/77774e246a7bee326c071d4a90189133.jpg

They fit perfectly on my BC Racing shocks, so I was happy :) The swap and install itself is relatively easy...the whole job was time consuming but I got it done working at a geratric pace ;) Nice and slow....

Took the car out for a test drive afterwards on my roughly patched up street and the car was perfectly quiet! Needless to say, I'm a happy camper tonight ;) You can see the old BC Racing rear shock mounts in the pic on the lower right corner....


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[Tnhl1989]

Did you use the reinforcement plate??

[cakM3]

Did you use the reinforcement plate??

No, but I need to get a set. I will be ordering them next week for both cars...

[Sockethead]

Charlie, were those the original OEM mounts you took out? I have a knock back there I haven't been able to track down. I replaced my mounts with Myle about 75k ago but you never know...especially with the bilsteins...

[cakM3]

Charlie, were those the original OEM mounts you took out? I have a knock back there I haven't been able to track down. I replaced my mounts with Myle about 75k ago but you never know...especially with the bilsteins...

Rob, they were the original BC Racing rear shock mounts that came with my coilover kit. For some reason they failed so I went with OEM M3 rear shock mounts. I felt the M3 shock mounts are more durable than the BC Racing ones were. We'll see...

The source of the knocking noises I have been experiencing have been driving me nuts so when I drove into work today, everything was quiet as it should be. :) In fact, I kept the volume of my stereo way down just so I could enjoy the new found quietness in my ZHP while I was driving ;)

[cakM3]

So I get a shitty call from a high school friend of mine today and afterwards I decided to focus my attention on my ZHP. I took care of the loose, torn wiring from the broken temp sensor (hockey puck type) from the front passenger corner by sealing the wires with liquid electrical tape then zip tying it to my fog lighting wires for now (temp solution) then I replaced my front fog enclosures. The old enclosures were corroded and one of the lens was cracked so I used the spares I have packed in my garage to replace the worn out ones...

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/460/18999464225_00bab0c987_k.jpg

Here's a close up of the fog enclosure that had the cracked lens... and I had protective film on it!!
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/460/18973218706_138354e6b5_k.jpg

the corrosion I saw on both fog enclosures look like this up close...
https://c4.staticflickr.com/4/3915/18994009732_635e8b9a62_k.jpg
Winter was really rough on my poor ZHP....

https://c4.staticflickr.com/4/3821/19002493321_32a000b768_k.jpg

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/534/18811795048_eefc224e15_k.jpg


All good again.... for now ;)

[cakM3]

I'll be ordering the following items from ECS Tuning soon for the ZHP....

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/318/18996433622_787182cf58_z.jpg

Then I can also get this to replace the broken part I now have.....
https://c4.staticflickr.com/4/3771/18996481172_a70a68b2d8_z.jpg

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/267/18814232540_8df09441ba_z.jpg

Then to paint both the new front bumper and CSL bootlid....;) Guess I will also need to paint out my side and rear black trim to Imola when I do all of this :)

Watch out Lucy!.....I'll be coming with an Imola variation of sorts ;)

[danewilson77]

Mmmm....looking good.

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[WOLFN8TR]

Cool...[emoji106]

[az3579]

https://c4.staticflickr.com/4/3821/19002493321_32a000b768_k.jpg


Love this picture.

[cakM3]

thanks BP! :thumbsup

[Vas]

Replica M3 style front bumper on a sedan?

[Pip]

Replica M3 style front bumper on a sedan?

If rep m3 bumper I'd want some type of lip like the SGT lip but not sure it'd fit on a rep. Any reason you are planning to stray from the ZHP bumper?

[cakM3]

If rep m3 bumper I'd want some type of lip like the SGT lip but not sure it'd fit on a rep. Any reason you are planning to stray from the ZHP bumper?

As much as I love the MTEC II bumper Sean, I will be adding a CSL bootlid for sedan soon and the M3 rep front bumper will go more with what I'm doing....

Tying both cars together in styling cues...

Front bumper will need replacement because it got damaged by the previous owner so I'm going for a different, more aggressive look for my ZHP...


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[Vas]

If you are going to go with an M3 bumper, go OE over a rep. Your body/paint guy will thank you and the end result with be much better.

But hey at least the rep is not fiberglass.

[cakM3]

If you are going to go with an M3 bumper, go OE over a rep. Your body/paint guy will thank you and the end result with be much better.

But hey at least the rep is not fiberglass.

Problem Vas is that the OE M3 bumper is too wide for sedan fitment. It won't look right w/o doing more modification to the sedan. The M3 rep bumpers sold for sedan fitment however fits perfectly.


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[Vas]

Problem Vas is that the OE M3 bumper is too wide for sedan fitment. It won't look right w/o doing more modification to the sedan. The M3 rep bumpers sold for sedan fitment however fits perfectly.


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Ah gotcha.

[az3579]

Problem Vas is that the OE M3 bumper is too wide for sedan fitment. It won't look right w/o doing more modification to the sedan. The M3 rep bumpers sold for sedan fitment however fits perfectly.


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M3 front fenders and hood. Problem solved. :thumbsup
And since the rears won't look right with all the M3 front, you might as well get the M3 rear quarters welded on too. :biggrin
Then it'll be way more badass than you ever bargained for!

[Tnhl1989]

Plus some new headlights

[cakM3]

M3 front fenders and hood. Problem solved. :thumbsup
And since the rears won't look right with all the M3 front, you might as well get the M3 rear quarters welded on too. :biggrin
Then it'll be way more badass than you ever bargained for!

:rofl

[az3579]

Plus some new headlights

This too...

[Pip]

If you have an extra lip around you should test fit it. Sure it would look awesome if it fit.

[spoonerDee]

I'll give you $20 for the mtech bumper :shifty

[cakM3]

I'll give you $20 for the mtech bumper :shifty

I will consider that Keith...

[spoonerDee]

:fingerscrossed :rofl

[cakM3]

:fingerscrossed :rofl

there's a catch..... if you want a used MTech II front bumper for cheap.....

[spoonerDee]

there's a catch..... if you want a used MTech II front bumper for cheap.....

Hey hey hey now, I'm a married man. :)

[spoonerDee]

In all seriousness though, I'm guessing it's "Get yo but to RI and pick it up"? If so I can arrange that. When? Not a clue :rofl

[cakM3]

In all seriousness though, I'm guessing it's "Get yo but to RI and pick it up"? If so I can arrange that. When? Not a clue :rofl

Yes....I will let you know when that happens....

[spoonerDee]

Kewl. I'd be down for a road trip. You said something was broken on it, any pictars of that or could you tell me what and where?

[cakM3]

Kewl. I'd be down for a road trip. You said something was broken on it, any pictars of that or could you tell me what and where?

It's not on the outside of the bumper Keith. No I can't get a pic until the bumper has been removed. I need to source a new bumper then get it painted and installed before I can begin taking pics of the damaged area of the old bumper....that will be in a few weeks...

[spoonerDee]

No biggie. If its not visible I don't really care. Keep my posted.

[cakM3]

No biggie. If its not visible I don't really care. Keep my posted.

Keith, I'll send you a PM when that happens. Right now part is not in stock....

[cakM3]

Maintenance time/upkeep for my trusty ZHP.....

Ordered the following items today:
17-12-7-510-952..........$59.73
51-43-7-902-934..........$86.28

Parts ordered - arrive next week
32-41-6-760-034..........$473.90
32-41-6-774-215..........$261.86
17-12-7-510-952............$59.73


As they say...... maintenance before mods....

[anandoc]

Maintenance time/upkeep for my trusty ZHP.....

Ordered the following items today:
17-12-7-510-952..........$59.73
51-43-7-902-934..........$86.28

Parts ordered - arrive next week
32-41-6-760-034..........$473.90
32-41-6-774-215..........$261.86
17-12-7-510-952............$59.73


As they say...... maintenance before mods....

Did your power steering pump actually fail? I didn't think that replacing the pump is part of PM...

[cakM3]

Did your power steering pump actually fail? I didn't think that replacing the pump is part of PM...

I replaced my power steering pump late last year with a replacement part (same manufacturer) but not OEM. More like OEM replacement with the intention of getting to this with the right OEM part when weather improved. I'm at that point of getting back to this so more a maintenance-related item for me. Just getting everything fully sorted out on my daily driver :)

[cakM3]

Now that I managed to get BP's driver side M3 mirror to line up completely perfect, I had to make a go of things and revisit my driver's side on my ZHP to get it perfectly aligned as well. I will need to get another template made and get mine done right...


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[az3579]

You did a kickass job with aligning mine, so I'm sure you'll get this one down. :thumbsup

[rguti153]

Yall need to post before after , I'm wondering what Yall talking about

[cakM3]

Yall need to post before after , I'm wondering what Yall talking about

Sorry I didn't have the before pics...this was something I had promised to get straightened out... I still have to do my mirror...

anyway... as I finished dressing up my ///M I decided that the ZHP needed some of the detailing action so I dressed up it's wheels as well...I have to say, doing 18" tires are easier to dress up compared to low profile 19"s...

I realize I need to redo the front grill finish... it's a tad worn...
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/255/19929443446_766899a339_k.jpg

The rear is not as dramatic as the rear on my ///M but when I get the CSL bootlid mounted it should look pretty nice :thumbsup
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/338/19955828015_4acf3c94c0_k.jpg

[BCS_ZHP]

Nice arse!!!

[cakM3]

Nice arse!!!

Thank you sir! :thumbsup :)

[330i ZHP]

:wub

[cakM3]

:wub

Stuart.....I'm so glad I purchased these BBS CH wheels from Emily! They look so perfect on my ZHP :drool Thanks for suggesting I buy these :)

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/276/19336536973_fefa7cce8c_k.jpg

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/388/19957525185_727d32757d_k.jpg

[WOLFN8TR]

Ya they look perfect on the ZHP!

[cakM3]

My ZHP has come a long way Gary but I still have a few more things to address to get her perfect again... ;)

[TheFinanceGuy]

F......k . I LOVE seeing this ZHP.

[cakM3]

F......k . I LOVE seeing this ZHP.

Thanks Patrick! :)

[cakM3]

Yesterday I got to see just how well my Bimmian cell phone mount works and if the dash trim would get loose or not.... as it turns out, my Bimmian cell phone mount worked perfectly and there was no vibration when I was going over the nasty bumps prevalent on Mass roads... I really like where my cell phone is positioned when installed on my Bimmian mount so I went ahead tonight and ordered a second set for my ZHP....looking forward to installing my new mount this upcoming weekend ;)

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/458/20054492850_ca151f34b7_b.jpg

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/453/20054505038_ea97e48022_b.jpg

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/511/20242516895_2d72fa8ea1_b.jpg

I like having WAZE on my iPhone with nav being displayed while going on long road trips. Having police alerts come over my stereo was nice especially when driving thru New Hampshire and Mass roads.... :)

[BCS_ZHP]

Charlie, did they offer a CF option? Chaz never can get enough CF...

[cakM3]

Charlie, did they offer a CF option? Chaz never can get enough CF...

No carbon fiber this time Bruce....but that's okay. I have plenty ;)

[Sockethead]

Good to see you got your trim to lay flush with the Bimmian mount installed. I could never get the piece above the radio to stay flush and ultimately abandoned the mount because of that ...

[az3579]

Good to see you got your trim to lay flush with the Bimmian mount installed. I could never get the piece above the radio to stay flush and ultimately abandoned the mount because of that ...

Same. Drove me nuts. Loved the mount, though.

[cakM3]

Good to see you got your trim to lay flush with the Bimmian mount installed. I could never get the piece above the radio to stay flush and ultimately abandoned the mount because of that ...


Same. Drove me nuts. Loved the mount, though.

There's a nut right next to where the trim post goes in. The mount is attached at the nut so you tighten the nut really tight to get the mount to seat into the dash material.

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Then when you insert the trim pieces, they will all set in just as they should like shown in the pic below. In the past, I have been using the trim post to mount my Bimmian mount instead of the nut which is why my trim never set in right. Once I used the right mounting point for my mount, I never had those issues... :thumbsup

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/285/20245825286_9a009e0bd1_k.jpg

Drove on the wonderful bumpy roads of Rhode Island this morning....all 27 miles worth and when I parked my car in the parking lot at work, I checked my install and everything is still perfectly in place. I like this mount :)

[az3579]

There's a nut right next to where the trim post goes in. The mount is attached at the nut so you tighten the nut really tight to get the mount to seat into the dash material.


I know. The nut could get as tight as possible but the trim still popped out.

[cakM3]

I know. The nut could get as tight as possible but the trim still popped out.

Not sure why your trim popped out then....:scratchinghead I haven't had any issues with my installs.... not sure what I'm doing different...

[az3579]

Not sure why your trim popped out then....:scratchinghead I haven't had any issues with my installs.... not sure what I'm doing different...

You're just special. :p
This has been a problem for numerous people on various forums, so I doubt it's anything we're doing wrong.

[cakM3]

:rofl

[Sockethead]

Yea, I had it mounted correctly too.
Be careful with big people... Their knees can hit the mount and once it's bent, the trim will never sit right again

[cakM3]

Yea, I had it mounted correctly too.
Be careful with big people... Their knees can hit the mount and once it's bent, the trim will never sit right again

I don't give big people rides in my BMW..... but then I don't know any big people.....

[Sockethead]

Lol
Yea I was using my car for work for a couple of years and everybody I had to take with me on the road was built like an NFL linebacker

[az3579]

I don't give big people rides in my BMW..... but then I don't know any big people.....

I consider myself pretty big... 6'2"... :dunno

[cakM3]

I consider myself pretty big... 6'2"... :dunno

uh....... yeah.....

you're skinny compared to "big pappa"....

[BADCLOWN]

i try to never ride ANYONE in my car...........the GF is only 5 foot nothing so that wouldn't be an issue

i really like this mount and have been on the fence about purchasing. currently, my iPod classic cable is in the glove box but if i BT my iPod touch or her iPhone we just set it in the cup holder, this would be nice but if I'm not using it i wish it were easily removable/quick detach in some way.

[Sockethead]

I really miss my mount. The cup holder works but invariably the audio text button always gets pushed when I set it in there. it's a PITA without a holder

[cakM3]

I really miss my mount. The cup holder works but invariably the audio text button always gets pushed when I set it in there. it's a PITA without a holder

The only issue I have with my holder is whenever I go over a really rough bump every once in awhile my phone pops out... irritating. Other than that, when highway driving, the holder is absolutely perfect :thumbsup

[az3579]

The only issue I have with my holder is whenever I go over a really rough bump every once in awhile my phone pops out... irritating. Other than that, when highway driving, the holder is absolutely perfect :thumbsup
That's why I had a grippy silicone case. The pads fell off my mount so all it had was plastic holding the phone. Worked like a charm.

sent from my Droid Turbo

[cakM3]

That's why I had a grippy silicone case. The pads fell off my mount so all it had was plastic holding the phone. Worked like a charm.

sent from my Droid Turbo

I swapped from my Mophie case to my silicone case and even with the silicone case....whenever I hit a really rough patch of road my cell jumps off my mount...

[Sockethead]

Yea the little rubber pads will come off on no time. They did that in the X5.. I forgot about that. I'd start looking for replacement material now.
The holder in the ZHP is an older style that they were selling back in '07.
The good thing about the metal part is that it has a multitude of holes so you can adapt other holders to i

[cakM3]

The good thing about the metal part is that it has a multitude of holes so you can adapt other holders to it.

Yeah, I noticed that which is why I got the Bimmian cell phone mount. When the time comes for me to upgrade to the 6S Plus (or iPhone 7) I will be getting a new cell phone holder to affix to my Bimmian mount :)

[cakM3]

Now that I got some much needed coffee in my system...I went out to the garage, pulled my ZHP out and promptly replaced my peeling passenger's side A-pillar cover (p/n 51-43-7-902-934) with a new part I got from my dealer. Part set me back $80 but it was convenient going to the dealer just to get this part :)

Here is how the old part looked after I removed it..
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/08/0bd9eadd805cb5b641656717e1568a9e.jpg

New part has been installed and looks perfect :)

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/08/1945e8b34a26d3787e0ca6a9bff3b5f3.jpg

Looks like I will be replacing my driver's side A-pillar cover next...

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[cakM3]

Looks like I will be replacing a window regulator on my driver's side front door soon. The "creaking" sound associated with failing window regulators just started yesterday and is still there today..... ugh....

[az3579]

Looks like I will be replacing a window regulator on my driver's side front door soon. The "creaking" sound associated with failing window regulators just started yesterday and is still there today..... ugh....

Mine has been creaking since I bought the car 5 years ago. Still works.

[Vas]

Mine has been creaking since I bought the car 5 years ago. Still works.

They creak, get slow, then stop working fully to the point where you have to pull the window up manually.

[az3579]

They creak, get slow, then stop working fully to the point where you have to pull the window up manually.

They've been slow as well for years. Not sure why they haven't died yet, but hearing the creak isn't exactly a sign of imminent failure. Considering all these die eventually, I'd just have a couple of spares ready to go and just let them die on their own. "Get your money's worth!"

[Sockethead]

They've been slow as well for years. Not sure why they haven't died yet, but hearing the creak isn't exactly a sign of imminent failure. Considering all these die eventually, I'd just have a couple of spares ready to go and just let them die on their own. "Get your money's worth!"
LOL I agree... run that bitch until it dies

[TheFinanceGuy]

LOL I agree... run that bitch until it dies

This is what I'm doing. Been creaking for about 6 months. Slow as a turtle, but still works damnit!

[cakM3]

Nice to know but I will get a new window regulator nevertheless and as you all recommend....allow this one to die first. :thumbsup

[kakashi169]

Any updates on the:

CSL trunk
Rear BBK calipers?

I am looking forward to them! =D Good stuff still Charlie

[cakM3]

Any updates on the:

CSL trunk
Rear BBK calipers?

I am looking forward to them! =D Good stuff still Charlie

Sorry to disappoint Daniel. :( I got detoured last month. Ended up snagging a new 15" rMBP from a very good friend of mine so I got that instead of getting my CSL bootlid painted. Perhaps in Sept/Oct I will get the bootlid painted then installed....all depends on whether or not I have a job after September....

[kakashi169]

Its all good Charlie! Thanks for the update though! I am trying to source out the rear calipers as well. I really love the look and want the complete set. =D

Keep on grinding there and best of luck with everything.

[BADCLOWN]

Doesn't ecs sell the rear calipers?

[cakM3]

Its all good Charlie! Thanks for the update though! I am trying to source out the rear calipers as well. I really love the look and want the complete set. =D

Keep on grinding there and best of luck with everything.

Thanks Daniel :) I will eventually complete my BMW Performance BBKs on the ZHP....


Doesn't ecs sell the rear calipers?

Yes ECS Tuning does sell the BMW Performance 135i rear calipers. You have to select the 135i as your car in order to order the brake calipers.

[BADCLOWN]

When Daniel mentioned sourcing them out I didn't know if he knew they sold them..........unless he's going a different route (used).

[cakM3]

When Daniel mentioned sourcing them out I didn't know if he knew they sold them..........unless he's going a different route (used).

Not sure which way Daniel will go but I will be buying my calipers brand new when that time comes.... I have to put the brakes on (see what I did??) regarding purchasing anything for the time being until I know my job situation....it is what it is....

[kakashi169]

I didnt know that ECS sold the rears. I am looking for a used set, brand new is too balling for me. =D

Thanks for the heads up guys.

[cakM3]

I didnt know that ECS sold the rears. I am looking for a used set, brand new is too balling for me. =D

Thanks for the heads up guys.

Daniel, here's the link at ECS Tuning where you can order these calipers :thumbsup

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/638/20094211953_acddc1bb6c_b.jpg

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E82-135i-N54_3.0L/Braking/Caliper/ (http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E82-135i-N54_3.0L/Braking/Caliper/)

Just scroll down to the rear caliper section and you will see them ;) You're welcome! :)

[theothersawyer]

Didn't know they were the same on the 135, what other parts can be put on these cars from different models? Is there a thread somewhere that has a list of items that can be swapped?

[cakM3]

Didn't know they were the same on the 135, what other parts can be put on these cars from different models? Is there a thread somewhere that has a list of items that can be swapped?

no, not that I'm aware of. I only know about this from a post I saw on e46Fanatics. Since I already have the BMW Performance BBK (front 135i 6-pot calipers) installed on my ZHP, I was hoping there was a solution to install the 135i rear calipers to complete the BBK setup ;)

[Sockethead]

If you're looking for used ones sourced from a 135, they will all be gray...

[cakM3]

If you're looking for used ones sourced from a 135, they will all be gray...

That is correct Rob. I will be sourcing my Performance 135i rear calipers from ECS Tuning :thumbsup

[rkneeshaw]

The 135i brake project sounds real interesting. So you're going to go with the yellow BMW performance calipers front and rear, and are you going to be using the M3 rear rotors to get those rear calipers to mount up properly?

[Sockethead]

That is correct Rob. I will be sourcing my Performance 135i rear calipers from ECS Tuning :thumbsup
I know Charlie... that was for the other guys. I didn't know if they knew that...

[cakM3]

The 135i brake project sounds real interesting. So you're going to go with the yellow BMW performance calipers front and rear, and are you going to be using the M3 rear rotors to get those rear calipers to mount up properly?


I wasn't planning to do this initially but after Derek showed me that this is possible, I'm back to placing 135i rear calipers as one of my future mods for my ZHP :) Doing this will complete my Performance Brake BBK upgrade since I already have the BMW Performance front calipers installed. It only makes sense to me :thumbsup

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/ZHP%20BBK/DSC02370_zpsb78b238a.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/ZHP%20BBK/DSC02362_zpsc61af321.jpg


Things I will need to make this mod happen are:

-A set of BMW performance rear calipers (or 135i rear calipers) - will source from ECS Tuning
-A set of e46 M3 rear Performance cross-drilled rotors - will source BMW Performance rotors from ECS Tuning
-A set of brake lines that are slightly longer than the standard rear ones



I know Charlie... that was for the other guys. I didn't know if they knew that...
Gotcha Rob! :thumbsup