Charrie's ZHP project

[ELCID86]

^woh, he should have used a different font! When I first read the title, I thought there was a new word!


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[cakM3]

That's different but I would find this distracting more than anything else while driving. I don't want to be "that guy" while driving but then my AL/ZKWs are brighter now and occasionally I get that high beam tap from oncoming drivers… I'm thinking that having that flicker on top of everything would be even more annoying to the oncoming drivers… I'll pass.

[TWong1200]

I completely agree. I'll pass

[Vas]

I Wil say that is a bit too much but a nice color flicker especially in person is something special.

[cakM3]

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My ZHP as my daily now has more mileage than my "Garage Queen" ///M :) ... and its still running perfectly :biggrin

[danewilson77]

What exhaust does your ZHP have?

"No flamesuit required"

[cakM3]

What exhaust does your ZHP have?

"No flamesuit required"

UUC Corsa TSE3

[danewilson77]

UUC Corsa TSE3
CAT delete?

"No flamesuit required"

[Tnhl1989]

Nope just gruppe m intake


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[cakM3]

CAT delete?

"No flamesuit required"

No cat delete Dane.....and as Tony mentioned I also have the Gruppe M CAI :) Why do you ask?

[danewilson77]

Just curious my friend.

"No flamesuit required"

[cakM3]

:thumbsup


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[az3579]

You'd wake the dead with a cat delete. :)

[cakM3]

You'd wake the dead with a cat delete. :)

Not something I would want to do with my ZHP....

On another note... I decided to update the look of my Navi display by swapping in the newer style knobs

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7485/15874695236_72142ee2a7_b.jpg

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7463/15278243534_3cf65eaee2_b.jpg

[TigerTater]

Not something I would want to do with my ZHP....

On another note... I decided to update the look of my Navi display by swapping in the newer style knobs

Ohhh that's nice! Source!?

[cakM3]

Ohhh that's nice! Source!?

Ordered my new knobs from the dealership. Here's the part number :thumbsup

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7500/15899935402_e6fe453482_b.jpg

[danewilson77]

Old knobs just pop off?

"No flamesuit required"

[cakM3]

Old knobs just pop off?

"No flamesuit required"

No they were perfectly fine. I decided I wanted to change things out just a little in my ZHP....

I feel these knobs add a nice touch to my ZHP's interior :)

The knobs I pulled off today will become spares for my ///M...

[ELCID86]

No they were perfectly fine. I decided I wanted to change things out just a little in my ZHP....

I feel these knobs add a nice touch to my ZHP's interior :)

The knobs I pulled off today will become spares for my ///M...

I think he's asking if they just pull off IOT swap them (or at least I am :)


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[cakM3]

Yes, the knobs easily pull off

[danewilson77]

I think he's asking if they just pull off IOT swap them (or at least I am :)


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Lol....thanks Shawn....yes.

Thanks Chuck.

"No flamesuit required"

[johnrando]

Those really add a nice touch.

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[cakM3]

Those really add a nice touch.

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Thanks John! I was thinking the same exact thing :)

[Imola.ZHP]

Knobs will be on my next parts order, thanks for sharing!!


--Marcus

[cakM3]

Knobs will be on my next parts order, thanks for sharing!!


--Marcus

:thumbsup


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[cakM3]

Yesterday I went from this type of Homelink rear view mirror

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Library2/-1625642610613131620_zpsdc411208.jpg

to one that looks identical to this but with a low profile grey clown-nose instead. Why the change? I have never seen this type of mirror on an E46, Tony happened to have it and he was more than gracious enough to do the swap, which really surprised me.... Again Tony has contributed something to my ZHP project thread. I really appreciate Tony's very kind gesture because it was totally unexpected :thumbsup

I didn't have a pic because it's already dark outside. I will get a day time pic of the new mirror and post it in this post when I get it....

[derbo]

I like the clear nose ones :)

[az3579]

I dig the red better, but I can see why Charlie went through with it. It sets his car apart even more than any other car.

[johnrando]

Very nice Tony.

[cakM3]

I like the clear nose ones :)

Me too :thumbsup


I dig the red better, but I can see why Charlie went through with it. It sets his car apart even more than any other car.

Yep....that's the whole point why I did this :thumbsup


Very nice Tony.

+1 :)

[Imola.ZHP]

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7463/15278243534_3cf65eaee2_b.jpg

I was sitting in my car for awhile this morning, do these new knobs stick out far enough? They seem lower profile than the stock ones, just curious if this causes any issues when using them? I typically use the steering wheel for volume and rarely use the other knob except to tell the thing to go back to nav (shouldn't there be a time-out option where it will do that automatically?).

Just a random thought I had, thanks!

[cakM3]

Yes the new knobs don't stick out as far as the OE knobs but that doesn't bother me at all. I can still manipulate the knobs just as easily as I did using the OE knobs. As far as I know, there's no time out feature for our Navi....

Absolutely no issues using these new knobs....

[Imola.ZHP]

Yes the new knobs don't stick out as far as the OE knobs but that doesn't bother me at all. I can still manipulate the knobs just as easily as I did using the OE knobs. As far as I know, there's no time out feature for our Navi....

Absolutely no issues using these new knobs....

Thanks for the additional info, if an issue does start to occur, shoot me a PM, these are on my list, but I don't have any pressing issues to fix (KNOCKS ON WOOD!) so I probably won't order anything until something breaks or its time to order a new front bumper and headlight covers (hoping for May!).

[cakM3]

Thanks for the additional info, if an issue does start to occur, shoot me a PM, these are on my list, but I don't have any pressing issues to fix (KNOCKS ON WOOD!) so I probably won't order anything until something breaks or its time to order a new front bumper and headlight covers (hoping for May!).

I can relate.....got so many unfinished mods on my list that needs to be done.....never stops!

[kakashi169]

Theres a famous saying that I think will suit this thread:

God is in the details.

I love your detail mods Charlie. Keep me posted on more progress of your car.

[cakM3]

Theres a famous saying that I think will suit this thread:

God is in the details.

I love your detail mods Charlie. Keep me posted on more progress of your car.

Not sure how I missed your post Daniel, thanks and I will :) !!!

[spoonerDee]

:rofl @ upgrading the knobs. Looks like a poor mans mod that I would do. Nice work mang. It's the little things that make it matter.

[cakM3]

:rofl @ upgrading the knobs. Looks like a poor mans mod that I would do. Nice work mang. It's the little things that make it matter.

Keith....I will show you poor man's mod soon ;) Hope you and your family will have an awesome Christmas/New Year's holiday my friend!

[mbeckel]

What exhaust are you running on your zhp?

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[cakM3]

What exhaust are you running on your zhp?

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I'm running UUC Corsa TSE3 (listed in my Mod List - pg 1), thanks to BP I had to get this once I heard his.....

[mbeckel]

I'm running UUC Corsa TSE3, thanks to BP I had to get this once I heard his.....
Excellent choice. That would have been excessively loud on my setup, plus I really wanted the X Pipe. Is yours the full system?

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[cakM3]

Excellent choice. That would have been excessively loud on my setup, plus I really wanted the X Pipe. Is yours the full system?

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Yes, it's the complete system...:) Only way to go if keeping the OE headers. :thumbsup

[mbeckel]

Yes, it's the complete system...:) Only way to go if keeping the OE headers. :thumbsup
No doubt. that system sounds excellent with stock headers. Have you considered magnaflow headers with cats?

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[mbeckel]

No, but I'm intrigued :thumbsup

I think I'll be adding this to my Imola ZHP for the 2015 season along with my CSL bootlid for sedan ;)

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Yes! The CSL bootlid is legit!

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[cakM3]

No doubt. that system sounds excellent with stock headers. Have you considered magnaflow headers with cats?

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No, but I'm intrigued :thumbsup

I think I'll be adding this to my Imola ZHP for the 2015 season along with my CSL bootlid for sedan ;)

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7582/15430681904_e7eb197d58_b.jpg

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8608/15867207407_9b71d71821_b.jpg

I got to repaint my base plates anyway so I might just paint them Imola and put the carbon fiber mirror covers on. I think this will look awesome as well, what do you think? Or I will leave my base plates Glossy Black....

[cakM3]

Got a few projects lined up for the ZHP....also got to get the 135i rear calipers so I can finally finish my Performance BBKs :thumbsup That will definitely happen in 2015! Then I think the CSL bootlid will look right on my trusty daily driver :)


Oh.... as Dane mentioned, I will also have to get "meet wheels" they will be BBS CH wheels (staggered fitment) for my ZHP :thumbsup

[mbeckel]

Will the bmw performance calipers work with the stock rotor size for the fronts?

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[cakM3]

Yes :)

[mbeckel]

Do you know where the best place is to buy them?

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[cakM3]

I purchased my Performance BBKs from ECS Tuning. I plan to purchase the 135i rear calipers there as well. As for rotors, the Performance BBKs come with Performance cross-drilled rotors so I purchased the rear performance rotors to match.

[mbeckel]

I purchased my Performance BBKs from ECS Tuning. I plan to purchase the 135i rear calipers there as well. As for rotors, the Performance BBKs come with Performance cross-drilled rotors so I purchased the rear performance rotors to match.
I'm planning on keeping my rotors because I'm happy with them, but I want the calipers for sure!

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[cakM3]

:rofl @ upgrading the knobs. Looks like a poor mans mod that I would do. Nice work mang. It's the little things that make it matter.

Keith....one of my "poor mans mod" that I will be doing during Spring Break :)

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/ZHP/ScreenShot2014-03-16at74156PM_zpsf99f7b76.png

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/ZHP/vusehutu_zps182520de.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/ZHP/ScreenShot2014-03-16at74139PM_zpsbe1109a4.png

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/ZHP/ScreenShot2014-03-16at74211PM_zps7cd63861.png

It's presently the wrong shade of red but will be completely refinished and repainted in the proper Imola Red before mounting it to my ZHP ;)

[mbeckel]

Like!

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[cakM3]

Figured my ///M has the legit CSL bootlid.... I might as well get a CSL rep bootlid for sedan so both cars match... :)

[slater]

dang, charlie - that is awesome!

[spoonerDee]

I love how you call that a "cheap mod" Step into my office son, I'll show you how it's done. :rofl

[cakM3]

dang, charlie - that is awesome!

Thanks Peter! :biggrin


I love how you call that a "cheap mod" Step into my office son, I'll show you how it's done. :rofl

I think we need to meet up again sometime so you can show me how it's done ;) :thumbsup

[spoonerDee]

Thanks Peter! :biggrin



I think we need to meet up again sometime so you can show me how it's done ;) :thumbsup

Maybe come spring time when we have our house warming party. Maybe by then I'll be able to afford cheap mods again :rofl

[Imola.ZHP]

Keep the mirror bases gloss black please, super jealous of the boot lid!

[johnrando]

Good stuff going on in here


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[cakM3]

Maybe come spring time when we have our house warming party. Maybe by then I'll be able to afford cheap mods again :rofl

:)


Keep the mirror bases gloss black please, super jealous of the boot lid!

okay....I will keep my mirror base plate gloss black...:thumbsup


Good stuff going on in here


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Thanks John! :biggrin

[WOLFN8TR]

Looks Sweet Charlie!!

[cakM3]

Looks Sweet Charlie!!

Thanks Gary!!

[Johnmadd]

Keith....one of my "poor mans mod" that I will be doing during Spring Break :)

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/ZHP/ScreenShot2014-03-16at74156PM_zpsf99f7b76.png

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/ZHP/vusehutu_zps182520de.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/ZHP/ScreenShot2014-03-16at74139PM_zpsbe1109a4.png

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/ZHP/ScreenShot2014-03-16at74211PM_zps7cd63861.png

It's presently the wrong shade of red but will be completely refinished and repainted in the proper black sapphire metallic before sending it to virginia and mounting it to John's ZHP ;)

Fixed

[cakM3]

Fixed

Nice!!! Very funny John ;) :thumbsup

[Johnmadd]

Seriously though, that's gonna look awesome.

[cakM3]

Seriously though, that's gonna look awesome.

Thanks brotha! :thumbsup

[spoonerDee]

Fixed

If it's gonna be painted any color, its gray green metallic!

[cakM3]

If it's gonna be painted any color, its gray green metallic!

Now I have two requests to paint my CSL bootlid a different color from my Imola .... :)

Going with Imola for this "poor man" mod :thumbsup


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[Sockethead]

Schwartz II and send it to NJ

[cakM3]

It's presently the wrong shade of red but will be completely refinished and repainted in the proper black sapphire metallic before sending it to virginia and mounting it to John's ZHP :)


If it's gonna be painted any color, its gray green metallic!


Schwartz II and send it to NJ


You guys… :biggrin

[Imola.ZHP]

Go ahead and paint it Imola...

Then send it to Memphis please!


Hey, everyone else was jumping on the bandwagon, why not.

[az3579]

Yes, you can paint it Imola. You can even leave it there in RI.

I'll come get it. :biggrin

[cakM3]

Go ahead and paint it Imola...

Then send it to Memphis please!


Hey, everyone else was jumping on the bandwagon, why not.


Yes, you can paint it Imola. You can even leave it there in RI.

I'll come get it. :biggrin

I read these comments this morning and started laughing.... thanks guys! :biggrin :thumbsup

[Ryans323i]

Sedans with CSL boot lids, ftw! :biggrin I will say, the cf replica looks to be better craftsmanship than my fiberglass one. It's going to look great, Charlie!

[cakM3]

Sedans with CSL boot lids, ftw! :biggrin I will say, the cf replica looks to be better craftsmanship than my fiberglass one. It's going to look great, Charlie!

Hey girrrl!!!!! Its great to hear from you!! Yeah, my ZHP is taking after Lucy ;)

Don't be a stranger (you and Kyle)! :biggrin

[cakM3]

I can't thank Bruce enough for this opportunity! I will be installing this item come spring. Everything is coming together for my trusty daily driver :biggrin

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[Sockethead]

Cool Charlie!
I didn't really notice that much of a difference with my Dinan TB, tune and air box until I installed an exhaust. Since you already have all of that, it will interesting to hear how you feel about it.

[BCS_ZHP]

Yeah Charlie & I talked about it today, if you're getting her to breathe and eat better, you also need to get her to expend the waste better too. Doing these combinations of mods in a logical order does make a noticeable improvement to our ZHPs.

Oops, that didn't mean installing them in any particular order is illogical, but you have to do all of the breathing & exhaust mods to get the full benefit.

[cakM3]

I fully agree with Rob and Bruce. That was part of my plan :) Now all I have left after doing my 135i rear caliper mod is boosting :)

[NoVAphotog]

I fully agree with Rob and Bruce. That was part of my plan :) Now all I have left after doing my 135i rear caliper mod is boosting :)
Hmm a certain ESS product might be coming to market just in time...

[cakM3]

Two years....can't do big money mods until then.....

[cakM3]

My daughter made a watercolor picture of my ZHP for my Christmas present. Just thought I would share with everyone here :)

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[Johnmadd]

My daughter made a watercolor picture of my ZHP for my Christmas present. Just thought I would share with everyone here :)

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Very cool.

[cakM3]

Thanks John! Yeah when I first looked at her picture that was my first thought :thumbsup

[ELCID86]

That is a very thoughtful and amazing gift!

[johnrando]

Love it!

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[Sockethead]

That is really cool :)

[cakM3]

That is a very thoughtful and amazing gift!

I have to agree Shawn! She put in some time and thought into this one and I really appreciate this :)


Love it!

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That is really cool :)

Thanks guys! :)

[cakM3]

Just adding this list to my ZHP Project thread.

-> Get new Eonon GA 5150 head unit
-> Get Eonon's 5M extension cable
-> Get radio antenna extension cable
-> Get new rear camera (check! - done)
-> Get new Michelin PSSs for my ZHP
-> Change fluids (engine/tranny/diff)
-> Change out plugs
-> check my DISA (check! - done)
-> New windshield w/ rain sensor (spring 2015)
-> Paint my CSL bootlid for sedan in Imola Red ;)
-> Install DINAN throttle body
-> Complete BMW Performance BBK (add 135i rear calipers w/ ///M Performance cross-drilled rotors)

[danewilson77]

Nice Chuck.

"No flamesuit required"

[cakM3]

Nice Chuck.

"No flamesuit required"

Just when I think I'm done, something always comes up :) Thanks Dane!

[johnrando]

Good list

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[derbo]

I'm waiting on that last item on the list. I think you should upgrade to a M3 brake booster too :)

[cakM3]

I'm waiting on that last item on the list. I think you should upgrade to a M3 brake booster too :)

Derek, doing this would probably make sense to do......damn, another mod to add to my list :) I'm working with a friend to source the rear 135i calipers then I can move on this mod ;)

@ Rando.....thanks! :thumbsup

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[az3579]

Just when I think I'm done, something always comes up :) Thanks Dane!

You'll NEVER be done. Trust me. :biggrin


I'm waiting on that last item on the list. I think you should upgrade to a M3 brake booster too :)

What benefit would this provide?

[cakM3]

You'll NEVER be done. Trust me. :biggrin

Yeah, I know....


What benefit would this provide?

I'm interested to know as well...

[derbo]

You'll NEVER be done. Trust me. :biggrin



What benefit would this provide?


Yeah, I know....



I'm interested to know as well...

I haven't looked into this too deeply but the master cylinder on the non-M I feel may not be adequate for the additional piston area that it's aiming to push. Pedal feel has a possibility of not feeling 100% of what it should be.

I don't know the diameter sizes for the master cylinder of a non-M but I have a suspicion it is not an M model.

This thread has a few calculated brake bias but the way Charlie's setup is, it might need to be manual calculated.

http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=412927

[cakM3]

Got my necessary oil change completed on my ZHP today. Also had my exhaust clamps retightened and belly pan reinstalled properly with new securing C-clamps. ZHP was also cleaned inside and out. Car looks fresh!!
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[mbeckel]

Got my necessary oil change completed on my ZHP today. Also had my exhaust clamps retightened and belly pan reinstalled properly with new securing C-clamps. ZHP was also cleaned inside and out. Car looks fresh!!
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Love the respect your elders sticker. It's even located in the tramp stamp location

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[cakM3]

Love the respect your elders sticker. It's even located in the tramp stamp location

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Matt, I put that sticker in that location for the purpose of being subtle so that whenever I get pulled over by the State Troopers here in the wonderful state of Rhode Island the officer will see that sticker as he/she is walking up to my car. The sticker is not really for the car as much as it is for me since I have attained the "AARP" age....;) Both my ///M and ZHP have this sticker located in the same place :thumbsup




I love this sticker....many thanks to Brett for sending them to me :biggrin

[mbeckel]

Matt, I put that sticker in that location for the purpose of being subtle so that whenever I get pulled over by the State Troopers here in the wonderful state of Rhode Island the officer will see that sticker as he/she is walking up to my car. The sticker is not really for the car as much as it is for me since I have attained the "AARP" age....;) Both my ///M and ZHP have this sticker located in the same place :thumbsup




I love this sticker....many thanks to Brett for sending them to me :biggrin
I'm not hating at all my friend, my zhp rocked a Hitman Fight Gear (my sponsor) sticker in the same location for similar reason to yours. When or if I got pulled over, I always got asked if I was a fighter. Priceless

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[mbeckel]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/30/4583de660b81b41a5a783d4ea146ddc7.jpg

Add some carbon fiber for your project

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[johnrando]

Maint n cleaning FTW

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[cakM3]

:drool


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[cakM3]

Maint n cleaning FTW

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Thanks John :)


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[mbeckel]

:drool


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Just got it tonight! Excited to test drive it some more Thursday when I get back home. No food or drink after midnight tonight.

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[cakM3]

Just got it tonight! Excited to test drive it some more Thursday when I get back home. No food or drink after midnight tonight.

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Speedy recovery Matt!!! You will be okay :thumbsup


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[mbeckel]

Speedy recovery Matt!!! You will be okay :thumbsup


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Thanks buddy. Got family here for support. I'm gonna try to get some pics as well. Wish the doc would use CF bandages.

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[cakM3]

Thanks buddy. Got family here for support. I'm gonna try to get some pics as well. Wish the doc would use CF bandages.

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Remember Matt, you got the Mafia family as well :thumbsup


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[mbeckel]

Remember Matt, you got the Mafia family as well :thumbsup


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That's one thing I'll always take with me everywhere. When my ultimate grocery getter is ready for the track I'll be showing off my Mafia Family. :thumbsup

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[cakM3]

That's one thing I'll always take with me everywhere. When my ultimate grocery getter is ready for the track I'll be showing off my Mafia Family. :thumbsup

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[Imola.ZHP]

I have two ongoing lists in the notes section of my phone, "To Do" and "Next Parts Order." Seems like as soon as one gets completed, something else pops up. Sometimes I miss the days of yore when the car was under warranty/maintenance and I didn't have said lists. But I also had a car payment that was higher than my house payment at one point, and I don't miss that!

[cakM3]

:)

[cakM3]

Something will be added to this project build next week……..stay tuned…….

[Johnmadd]

Something will be added to this project build next week……..stay tuned…….

I won't change the station :biggrin

[cakM3]

I won't change the station :biggrin

Thanks John….I'm sure you won't be disappointed ;)

[Imola.ZHP]

I greatly enjoy living vicariously through your ZHP thread. If I wasn't paying $400/mo in student loans I could do fun things to my ZHP. Oh well, maybe in about 7 years I can afford to. sigh At least she's paid for and the maintenance is mostly up to date, mostly.

[cakM3]

I greatly enjoy living vicariously through your ZHP thread. If I wasn't paying $400/mo in student loans I could do fun things to my ZHP. Oh well, maybe in about 7 years I can afford to. sigh At least she's paid for and the maintenance is mostly up to date, mostly.

Thanks!! If only I was 20-30 yrs younger!! I'm just trying to make up for all those years that I didn't treat myself :) It's catch-up time for me ;)

[cakM3]

Bruce recommended I get a set of Stett Performance E46 M54 Silicone Throttle Body Boots and I have been checking out their web site from time to time. The night before last before arriving to Seattle I decided to send those guys an email inquiring when a set in red would be available...

Well....as luck will have it I got an email from them today telling me that they had a red set available so I responded with my PayPal and will be getting this in time to install along with my DINAN throttle body. Guess luck is on Charrie's side ;)

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Seems the modding never stops....;)

[330i ZHP]

I love the watercolor your daughter did

[cakM3]

I love the watercolor your daughter did

Thanks Stuart! I do as well :)

[cakM3]

Got an update....these came in for my ZHP today :)

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7551/16267322755_955b0ae84b_z.jpg

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https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7542/16267322745_f6bae25498_z.jpg


Closer pics on my new intake boots :)

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7508/16081202279_317e191b60_z.jpg

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8575/16241402716_a8a7baa64c_z.jpg

[330i ZHP]

nice - a little bright though

[Vas]

My eyes hurt

[cakM3]

nice - a little bright though

Stuart, if it's a little bright then I will get the Stett red cooling hoses to match.....I also have a bright light shining on the hoses when I took these pics.

[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
- Gruppe M carbon fiber CAI
- 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


166,605 miles


Future upgrades/mods/maintenance:
- DINAN throttle body
- Stett Red Silicone intake boots
- BMW 135i Performance rear calipers retrofit w/ E46 M3 Performance cross drilled rotors
- CDV Delete at my next oil change
- CSL Bootlid for sedan
- New ZHP control arms/FCABs
- G.A.S. BMW 1.2 Bar Cooling System Cap

[Johnmadd]

:like

[cakM3]

:like

It was about time I reviewed what I have been up to regarding mods/maintenance on my ZHP ;) Thanks John! :)

[cakM3]

I'll be looking to upgrade my cooling system with this soon...
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8626/15647458003_170464397d_z.jpg

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8667/16267360345_b218ac280d_z.jpg

[330i ZHP]

Kewl

[Vas]

I just got my cap

[Tnhl1989]

I just got mine too :)

[cakM3]

next payday I get mine ;) I'm gonna see if I can get the red one :p

[Vas]

Might be gone by then. They sell out quick fiy

[cakM3]

Might be gone by then. They sell out quick fiy

Thanks for the heads up Vas! :thumbsup Don't you know I'm resourceful?

[Vas]

Well I'm not selling you mine lol

[330i ZHP]

Today on American Hotrod. We add a splash of color from our sponsors at ____________

[cakM3]

Today on American Hotrod. We add a splash of color from our sponsors at ____________

Very nice Stuart :biggrin Very nice!

[330i ZHP]

if you are happy, I am happy

just too much color for me

[cakM3]

if you are happy, I am happy

just too much color for me

It's different Stuart and that's what I'm looking for in the ZHP :thumbsup The color of the intake boot won't affect performance :)

[TWong1200]

Looking good, Charlie!!

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[cakM3]

Looking good, Charlie!!

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Appreciate the complements Tony, thanks!! :thumbsup

[az3579]

I'm a fan of the black cap myself... hence why I have one. :)
Very nice quality piece.

[cakM3]

I'm a fan of the black cap myself... hence why I have one. :)
Very nice quality piece.

The black cap does look nice but I wanna be different.....my ZHP is screaming to stand out from the rest...;)

[330i ZHP]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/14/71ae9266186e3de088554cab0e79f93e.jpg

Charlie don't hate me

[Imola.ZHP]

^ looks like an EF? Poor Honda.

[az3579]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/14/71ae9266186e3de088554cab0e79f93e.jpg

Charlie don't hate me

Yeeeessssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

[cakM3]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/14/71ae9266186e3de088554cab0e79f93e.jpg

Charlie don't hate me

I don't hate Stuart :biggrin

It's all good! :thumbsup

[cakM3]

-> Paint my CSL bootlid for sedan in Imola Red ;)
-> Install my DINAN throttle body
-> Install my red Stett Performance upper and lower intake boots
-> Get new 150A alternator from Autozone
-> Get new ///M fog light assemblies (Driver's and Passenger's side)
-> Get new Michelin PSS for my ZHP's Style 135 wheels
-> Change fluids (engine/tranny/diff)
-> Change out plugs
-> check my DISA (check! - done)
-> New windshield w/ rain sensor (spring 2015)
-> Complete BMW Performance BBK (add 135i rear calipers w/ ///M Performance cross-drilled rotors)
-> Get Peter's sedan front seats w/ lumbar for my ZHP :)
-> Get new Eonon head unit
-> Get Eonon's 5M extension cable
-> Get radio antenna extension cable
-> Get new rear camera (check! - done)




Just updated my to-do list to incorporate getting the 150A alternator for my ZHP
My current to-do list for my ZHP just grew...

Part number 1108
http://www.autozone.com/external-engine/alternator/duralast-import-alternator/bmw/325i/2005/6-cylinders-2-5l-efi-dohc/870068_100967_3001/

[slater]

charlie, looks good! i've got new fogs, new windshield, and fluid changes on my list too.

where did you get the stett intake boots??

peter

[cakM3]

charlie, looks good! i've got new fogs, new windshield, and fluid changes on my list too.

where did you get the stett intake boots??

peter

Peter,

I went to the Stett Performance web site and then under their contact us link, sent them an email. Chad Stett sent a reply telling me that he had the red Stett Performance intake boots if I was interested so I got them :) Bruce told me that the Stett intake boots were hard to get so I figured it wouldn't hurt to send them an email....I'm glad I did! :thumbsup

[slater]

dang! good stuff!

peter

[kakashi169]

Nice Charlie!

I need to see a full list of mods soon please! =D

[cakM3]

Nice Charlie!

I need to see a full list of mods soon please! =D

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?5514-Charrie-s-ZHP-project/page213 (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?5514-Charrie-s-ZHP-project/page213)

Go here and look at the last post of the page. You will see my updated full list of mods done to date on my ZHP Daniel :thumbsup

[fredo]

Hey, Charlie. I believe the post number is more relevant. People have different settings for the number of posts displayed by page. In my case, your ZHP project thread displays 108 pages. There's no page 213 to look at (for me, at least).

[kakashi169]

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
- Gruppe M carbon fiber CAI
- 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


166,605 miles


Future upgrades/mods/maintenance:
- DINAN throttle body
- Stett Red Silicone intake boots
- BMW 135i Performance rear calipers retrofit w/ E46 M3 Performance cross drilled rotors
- CDV Delete at my next oil change
- CSL Bootlid for sedan
- New ZHP control arms/FCABs
- G.A.S. BMW 1.2 Bar Cooling System Cap

damn, how did i miss this?

interesting summer use only on the cf diffuser.

[cakM3]

Hey, Charlie. I believe the post number is more relevant. People have different settings for the number of posts displayed by page. In my case, your ZHP project thread displays 108 pages. There's no page 213 to look at (for me, at least).

Good point fredo! :thumbsup

My complete mod list is on post #2130. It's appropriate that this is my 8000th post and I'm responding on my ZHP project thread ;)

[NoVAphotog]

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
- Gruppe M carbon fiber CAI
- 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


166,605 miles


Future upgrades/mods/maintenance:
- DINAN throttle body
- Stett Red Silicone intake boots
- BMW 135i Performance rear calipers retrofit w/ E46 M3 Performance cross drilled rotors
- CDV Delete at my next oil change
- CSL Bootlid for sedan
- New ZHP control arms/FCABs
- G.A.S. BMW 1.2 Bar Cooling System Cap

Charlie. If you are able to come to the Reunion...please pilot the E46 330i motor vehicle to Ohio. I think I speak for others when I say seeing this list and the car it accompanies in person would be :drool .



Maybe even piloting it a bit...to compare to stock...for science!! :shifty

[fredo]

Man ... 8,000 posts ! :theman

[cakM3]

Charlie. If you are able to come to the Reunion...please pilot the E46 330i motor vehicle to Ohio. I think I speak for others when I say seeing this list and the car it accompanies in person would be :drool .



Maybe even piloting it a bit...to compare to stock...for science!! :shifty

Okay Daniel :) Just because you had asked, I will pilot my trusty ZHP with it's Imola CSL bootlid ;)

I will have to have a printout of my mod list for the reunion meet :thumbsup We'll have to see about you piloting my daily driver bullet...;)


Man ... 8,000 posts ! :theman

Because of your post....my 8000th was put in my ZHP project thread....very appropriate place for such a milestone :biggrin

[NoVAphotog]

Okay Daniel :) Just because you had asked, I will pilot my trusty ZHP ;)

:fistpump

[cakM3]

It would be nice to see kakashi169 (Daniel) at the reunion meet as well. :thumbsup

[NoVAphotog]

It would be nice to see kakashi169 (Daniel) at the reunion meet as well. :thumbsup

+1

We almost met up in Toronto, guess I'll need to drive the ZHP up there maybe in May when I'm in Rochester again.

[johnrando]

Cool Charlie! Congrats on 8K.

[cakM3]

Cool Charlie! Congrats on 8K.

Thanks John! :)

[cakM3]

damn, how did i miss this?

interesting summer use only on the cf diffuser.

That's because I still have my OE diffuser panel Daniel :thumbsup

[cakM3]

Today was a great day to do some work on the ZHP...

17501

17502
BP stopped by so we could install his DINAN throttle body in his car as well :thumbsup

17503
Old throttle body boots removed. They are in great condition, no cracks.....Peter???

17504
Old throttle body and my new DINAN throttle body side-by-side
17505

17506
Always good having a trusted friend to lend a hand :thumbsup

17507
My new DINAN throttle body installed:)

17508
My Stett Performance intake boots installed
17509
Yes Stuart....they're bright ;)

17510

Nice to have another performance mod completed on my ZHP :thumbsup

Thanks Bruce for this opportunity!! :)

For those wondering... difficulty of changing out the throttle body for an improved one such as the DINAN one I used today was not too hard. The hardest part of changing out the throttle body was removing interference but that in itself is not too difficult. Just time consuming. While I was there I cleaned out the idle control valve and it was dirty. Some brake cleaner and elbow grease did the job and I had a clean idle control valve to put back into the ZHP when I was ready to put everything back together. All in all I'm glad I did this swap. The ZHP feels much better....a more refined performance. Those with a DINAN throttle body can also chime their experience. :thumbsup

[Johnmadd]

The red boots look great against the Imola in the engine bay, matches much better than I expected. How does it feel with the dinan throttle body, can you feel the difference?

[cakM3]

The red boots look great against the Imola in the engine bay, matches much better than I expected. How does it feel with the dinan throttle body, can you feel the difference?

John, car seems to pull better in the low to mid RPM range. It just seems the engine is running much smoother now....can't wait till I do a tune to take full advantage of all my performance mods ;)

[WOLFN8TR]

Looks Sweet Charlie!

[cakM3]

Looks Sweet Charlie!

Thanks Gary!! :thumbsup

[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
- DINAN throttle body @ 166,875 miles
- Idle Control Valve cleaned @ 166,875 miles
- Stett Red Silicone intake boots @ 166,875 miles
- TPMS (RPA) aktiv retrofitted @ 138,888 miles
- BC Racing "BR-series" coilovers
- Gruppe M carbon fiber CAI
- 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
- 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


166,875 miles


Future upgrades/mods/maintenance:
- G.A.S. BMW 1.2 Bar Cooling System Cap
- CSL Bootlid for sedan in Imola Red
- 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

[derbo]

Wait, isnt the stett boot on backorder?

[cakM3]

Wait, isnt the stett boot on backorder?

It is.......


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[danewilson77]

Wait, isnt the stett boot on backorder?
He got his, from someone who got them.

"No flamesuit required"

[derbo]

He got his, from someone who got them.

"No flamesuit required"

Gotcha. I've been waiting to buy a one piece version (if that exists)

[cakM3]

He got his, from someone who got them.

"No flamesuit required"

I emailed Stett Performance and they responded they had an extra "red" set available so I told them I was interested in them :) I got my set directly from Stett Performance. :thumbsup

[johnrando]

Really like how they look with the Imola. Nice work on the TB too.

[cakM3]

Really like how they look with the Imola. Nice work on the TB too.

Thanks John! Having BP there to help out was nice. Even though I could easily do this for myself, doing mods with friends make it all the more fun :) I have a line on other mods.....this time for two different people on their ZHP's :thumbsup My way of repaying the family for all the opportunities I have been given to mod both my rides ;)

[az3579]

Thanks John! Having BP there to help out was nice. Even though I could easily do this for myself, doing mods with friends make it all the more fun :) I have a line on other mods.....this time for two different people on their ZHP's :thumbsup My way of repaying the family for all the opportunities I have been given to mod both my rides ;)

It most definitely is more fun modding with others present. It gives the motivation to get it done!


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[Sockethead]

It most definitely is more fun modding with others present. It gives the motivation to get it done!
This is why my car sits in the garage so much! No motivation....

[cakM3]

This is why my car sits in the garage so much! No motivation....

Maybe I need to make a road trip south sometime over the weekend just so I can motivate ;)

[Sockethead]

Well you better get on a plane because I'm really far south this weekend... I'm in Puerto Rico remember? :)

We're driving a car named Charlie
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/22/be48e35613e49019d4e1a2a7b4e7ad55.jpg

[cakM3]

Well you better get on a plane because I'm really far south this weekend... I'm in Puerto Rico remember? :)

We're driving a car named Charlie
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/22/be48e35613e49019d4e1a2a7b4e7ad55.jpg

Yeah, I saw the text last night Rob :biggrin Funny that you guys named that car after me ;) Hope you guys are enjoying your vacation in Puerto Rico!! :thumbsup

[kakashi169]

Waiting for rear bbks and csl boot lid install. =)

[danewilson77]

Waiting for rear bbks and csl boot lid install. =)
Ahhhhhh

"No flamesuit required"

[cakM3]

Waiting for rear bbks and csl boot lid install. =)

Will be dropping off my CSL bootlid to the body shop for paint in a few weeks Daniel.... Install to be done by mid February....

[BADCLOWN]

sounds like you need that StatusGruppe carbon fiber roof next.


their E46 M3 is gorgeous.

[cakM3]

sounds like you need that StatusGruppe carbon fiber roof next.


their E46 M3 is gorgeous.

Already have one :thumbsup Mike Miggs is selling these for Challenge who incidentally makes the carbon fiber roofs found on the 1M and E90 ///Ms. Instead of purchasing mine from Mike, I went to the source and purchased mine from them…:) Challenge does not make carbon fiber roof panels for sedans. These are only for coupes.

[BADCLOWN]

yeah, i know they're only for (insert Jeremy Clarkson voice) "coup-a's". if they made them for sedans id buy one for mine in a heartbeat.


you already have it installed or waiting to be?

[cakM3]

yeah, i know they're only for (insert Jeremy Clarkson voice) "coup-a's". if they made them for sedans id buy one for mine in a heartbeat.


you already have it installed or waiting to be?

I think there's a company in Spain that makes full carbon fiber roof panel for E46 sedans. I will have to dig the information up. Even if there is one available, I don't want to do this for my ZHP…I figure having one E46 with a full carbon fiber roof panel is enough ;)

edit: Karbonius sells a full carbon fiber roof panel overlay for sedans. Not sure I would want to do this to my ZHP. Kind of pricy if you ask me…

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8677/16162723858_4eec00df60_o.png

http://www.karbonius.es/web_ing/productos/autos/base_bmw.html (http://www.karbonius.es/web_ing/productos/autos/base_bmw.html)

It can be done though if you have to have a full carbon fiber roof panel :)

[BADCLOWN]

mmmmm, delicious. they also make an interior trim kit........*rubschin*

looks like the cover you linked is for non-sunroof cars.

they have a roof replacement for sedans thats 1300 euro. whew.



shit composed of carbon fiber is the equivalent to designer handbags for chicks in my book.

[cakM3]

mmmmm, delicious. they also make an interior trim kit........*rubschin*

looks like the cover you linked is for non-sunroof cars.

they have a roof replacement for sedans thats 1300 euro. whew.



shit composed of carbon fiber is the equivalent to designer handbags for chicks in my book.

No arguments there! ;)

[mbeckel]

Haven't checked in for a while, nice work buddy

Sent from in the bushes

[cakM3]

Haven't checked in for a while, nice work buddy

Sent from in the bushes

Thanks Matt :) Hope you're feeling much better my friend!! :thumbsup

[mbeckel]

Thanks Matt :) Hope you're feeling much better my friend!! :thumbsup
It's getting there, still sore and stiff, but much better.

Sent from in the bushes

[cakM3]

It's getting there, still sore and stiff, but much better.

Sent from in the bushes

I'll be sore and stiff tomorrow while working on Patrick's ZKW headlight assemblies….Good thing I have plenty of meds to take care of the pain ;)

[mbeckel]

I'll be sore and stiff tomorrow while working on Patrick's ZKW headlight assemblies….Good thing I have plenty of meds to take care of the pain ;)
I'm for sure not short on meds. Good luck with the ZKW work. Is he swapping to AL's?

Sent from in the bushes

[cakM3]

I'm for sure not short on meds. Good luck with the ZKW work. Is he swapping to AL's?

Sent from in the bushes

Go to Patrick's Maintenance thread (link below) and to post #89 to see his before and after pics.
http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?13168-FinanceGuy-s-Maintance-thread-04-imola/page9 (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?13168-FinanceGuy-s-Maintance-thread-04-imola/page9)

I retrofitted OEM M3 "AL" projectors into his ZKW headlight assemblies. I knew I would be working on Patrick's headlights so I made up the internals with the parts I already had on hand. Got them all finished up so all I had to do is swap out the internals to get Patrick all sorted out. When he got to my place this morning from the moment we started taking out his headlight assemblies to when we tested the lights it took me roughly 45 minutes to do the swap. I'm getting good at doing this I guess ;)

It is unfortunate that we have to resort to doing this unless you want to shell out over $1k for new headlight assemblies. $2400 for a complete new set of ZKW headlight assemblies. No thanks! I'm happy with the solution I now have with my ZHP and happy that I'm able to help a few friends out as well :thumbsup

[cakM3]

I managed to source another rare item for my trusty ZHP today :) Confirmed by German Auto Solutions via email :biggrin


G.A.S. BMW 1.2 Bar Cooling System Cap

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If you go to their web site black is the only option if you want one of these as G.A.S. no longer makes red... It's amazing just what an email can do for you ;)

[danewilson77]

JW77 has red as well :)

"No flamesuit required"

[cakM3]

JW77 has red as well :)

"No flamesuit required"

Nice!!!!

[WOLFN8TR]

Nice! It's all about under the hood bling!

[cakM3]

Nice! It's all about under the hood bling!

Thanks Gary! :) You know, I have plenty of bling under my ZHP's hood ;)

[cakM3]

Dane…. I will have "meet wheels" in time for the reunion meet :)

[danewilson77]

Dane…. I will have "meet wheels" in time for the reunion meet :)

Nice.

The friendliest forum on the planet.

[cakM3]

Nice.

The friendliest forum on the planet.

BBS baby! :biggrin

[330i ZHP]

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[cakM3]

ahhhhh ;)

[BADCLOWN]

did you get those bugattis in the 17 version thats 2 piece or is that a picture of the actual wheel? specs?

[cakM3]

did you get those bugattis in the 17 version thats 2 piece or is that a picture of the actual wheel? specs?

That's just Stuart messin' with me ;) He knows what I'm getting :happyspidey

[kakashi169]

Any updates on the csl trunk and rear bbk, charlie?

[cakM3]

Any updates on the csl trunk and rear bbk, charlie?

Daniel, I will be painting my bootlid next month (March) instead of this month and then working on my 135i rear calipers sometime in April along with getting Peter's lumbar heated front seats. Then oil changes in May and ZHP should be ready for the trip to the reunion meet. Anyway.... that's the plan right now.

Things got shifted because I was recently presented with an awesome opportunity to get mint BBS wheels (aka "meet wheels") for my ZHP...can't pass on these ;)


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[TheFinanceGuy]

mmmmmm meat wheels.

http://www.steak-enthusiast.com/wp-content/uploads/serve.jpg

[cakM3]

mmmmmm meat wheels.

http://www.steak-enthusiast.com/wp-content/uploads/serve.jpg

That looks delicious Patrick!!!! My mouth is watering now...;)

[johnrando]

Yum

[BADCLOWN]

i enjoy wheels. this tease is not being enjoyed.

[cakM3]

i enjoy wheels. this tease is not being enjoyed.

it's BBS......:fistpump

[rguti153]

Sweet bbs

[cakM3]

i enjoy wheels. this tease is not being enjoyed.


Sweet bbs

Okay.... my new wheels will look like these.... ;)

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[rguti153]

Droooool

[cakM3]

I just purchased my G.A.S. BMW 1.2 Bar Cooling System Cap in red today :thumbsup Katy at German Auto Solutions was very helpful in making this happen since G.A.S. no longer takes orders for red caps.

[slater]

dang it charlie, CH's??? nice!!!

[cakM3]

dang it charlie, CH's??? nice!!!

Thanks Peter, I'm still getting your ZHPs seats in April ;) These are 19" CHs ;)

[slater]

Thanks Peter, I'm still getting your ZHPs seats in April ;) These are 19" CHs ;)

19" - wowzers!

[BADCLOWN]

looks good, if those are the exact wheels the red caps will go well on the car. can't go wrong with CHs!

[cakM3]

looks good, if those are the exact wheels the red caps will go well on the car. can't go wrong with CHs!

Those aren't the exact wheels. I already have a set of BBS CH wheels for my ///M which is pictured ;) I will be sourcing another set of BBS CH wheels, this time for my ZHP :)

[johnrando]

:like

[cakM3]

:like

Thanks John! :)


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[kakashi169]

Nice, looking forward to those meat wheels.

Are you going to rebadge your CSL trunk with a 330i tag? If so, send some tips over here. I want to rebadge my car and I want it to look as OEM as possible.

Thanks!

[cakM3]

Nice, looking forward to those meat wheels.

Are you going to rebadge your CSL trunk with a 330i tag? If so, send some tips over here. I want to rebadge my car and I want it to look as OEM as possible.

Thanks!

Daniel, I will be rebadging my CSL bootlid with black glossy 330i when that time comes, yes :)

The "meet wheels" will be mounted on my ZHP for the reunion meet. I hope you will be bringing your clean Bimmer to the reunion meet this year!


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[az3579]

Nice, looking forward to those meat wheels.

Are you going to rebadge your CSL trunk with a 330i tag? If so, send some tips over here. I want to rebadge my car and I want it to look as OEM as possible.

Thanks!

Here you go, the attached document will help you get the placement perfect. I got the document from ISTA.

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[cakM3]

Here you go, the attached document will help you get the placement perfect. I got the document from ISTA.

18057

Thanks BP :thumbsup

[az3579]

Thanks BP :thumbsup

Glad to be of service. ;)

[cakM3]

:)

[cakM3]

I will be purchasing a set of BBS CH wheels this upcoming weekend for my ZHP. After 4 years of ownership I finally get my "meet wheels".....


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[ELCID86]

^ lookin fwd to seein em.

[cakM3]

^ lookin fwd to seein em.

You'll get to see them when BP and I arrive at Bruce's place on Sunday :thumbsup

[ELCID86]

^ Counting on it!

[NoVAphotog]

You'll get to see them when BP and I arrive at Bruce's place on Sunday :thumbsup

:thumbsup

[cakM3]

Got my tracking info from German Auto Solutions today :) My red anodized radiator cap ships out today :thumbsup

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[cakM3]

My Red GAS 1.2bar Radiator cap came in today :) I will install this in the morning after my car has thoroughly cooled off :)

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Katy left me s nice message on my invoice ;)

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[fredo]

I think my IR deserves one of those GAS caps.

[cakM3]

I think my IR deserves one of those GAS caps.

fredo, send GAS an email and tell Katy that I sent you. Ask her if they will make a red radiator cap for you :) Chances are, they will! :thumbsup

Keep in mind GAS no longer offers this as an option on their web site so an email will be required if you want one. They are currently considering not doing red caps any more so hurry!

[fredo]

Thanks for the heads up ! I thought this was part of their regular catalog.

[WOLFN8TR]

Bling Bling! [emoji106]

[johnrando]

Thanks for the heads up ! I thought this was part of their regular catalog.

It used to be.

[cakM3]

Thanks for the heads up ! I thought this was part of their regular catalog.

It is not. I sent Katy an email giving her a heads up so if you're seriously interested in getting something G.A.S. no longer produces I would do this now :thumbsup

Thanks Gary!! :)

[cakM3]

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Car is dirty but I had to update my project thread. I think I will take my ZHP to the auto hobby shop this Saturday and get her properly detailed :thumbsup Also have to do some serious engine bay cleaning/detailing ;)


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