Derbo's ZHP

[derbo]

Terra sent me a sw3.6 LCM with the sw4.5 software. I just installed it today and NCSexpert acknowledged it was a 4.5sw LCM :) Kudos to you Terra!

When I was pulling the LCM wires out, I noticed the snake cable was stucked on the inner metal dash portion. It pulled the wires out of the snake cable and the metal dashboard cut one of the wires. Needless to say, a simple swap ended up being a wiring job on my part. :facepalm


Anyways now I have a true 4.0 LCM laying around that will go on sale soon. :)

[johnrando]

Nice.

[derbo]

Nice.

Thanks Rando. I haven't driven my car very much yet. Just waiting on the Driver side airbag to be recalled first.


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[derbo]

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Last weekend I took apart my headlights to swap out the AL lenses for zkw lenses. Unfortunately the auto level motor c clip broke on the passenger side. :facepalm

I'm searching for the connector and I think Dario has one for me. Hopefully. :)

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[cakM3]

I has a black one......

[derbo]

I has a black one......
Black what?

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[cakM3]

Black what?

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This piece, right? Mine is black...



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[derbo]

Oh gotcha. I didn't know they came in black. I wonder if there is any difference outside that?

[derbo]

Tee hee hee. Thanks JP!

BMW Motorsports Shift Knob

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[Hermes]

Nice!

[derbo]

Dario has generously found me a spare c clip connector and sending me a clip on Monday. I'll install this Knob when I put my headlight back together. Then it's time for a celebratory cruise.

[cakM3]

Guess the black clip wouldn't work. Glad you sourced one Derek! :thumbsup

[derbo]

Guess the black clip wouldn't work. Glad you sourced one Derek! :thumbsup

I guess it would work, I failed to realized it was you offering it to me. Either way, Dario has one so thanks Charlie!




I want to build my car to a SPEC E46 suspension setup.

Suspension

MCS single adjustable non-remote reservoir shocks with 750/850 springs.
Front camber plates and rear shock mounts w/ spherical bearings.
Polyurethane/Delrin control arm bushings.
Sway bars must be steel, non-bladed, using stock mounting location.

[bcleaver]

I guess it would work, I failed to realized it was you offering it to me. Either way, Dario has one so thanks Charlie!




I want to build my car to a SPEC E46 suspension setup.

Suspension

MCS single adjustable non-remote reservoir shocks with 750/850 springs.
Front camber plates and rear shock mounts w/ spherical bearings.
Polyurethane/Delrin control arm bushings.
Sway bars must be steel, non-bladed, using stock mounting location.


I support this decision. Too bad the ZHP is not allowed in spec e46, but still a good package. I don't know if you can do the exhaust or not (thinking you mentioned emissions issues if you went that route) but it's LOUD, even with the resonator test pipe. I would not DD that setup

[derbo]

I support this decision. Too bad the ZHP is not allowed in spec e46, but still a good package. I don't know if you can do the exhaust or not (thinking you mentioned emissions issues if you went that route) but it's LOUD, even with the resonator test pipe. I would not DD that setup

I would not be able to pass emissions visually (probably could fake the readiness monitors) so I rather not.

California has a sound limit of 95dB and it would totally not work for me. I think I will be fine with the TSE3 for now. The spring rates are a bit high for street use so I may bump it down 100-200lbs.

It will be fun! I am planning to drop an S54 into the car in the future so it will be fun with the spec e46 setup. :)

[derbo]

Some crappy photos I just took. :)

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[az3579]

Terrible photos, Derek. I can't see the Imola. :biggrin

j/k

Nice that it's clean. Damn car wash nazi's in CA!

[derbo]

Terrible photos, Derek. I can't see the Imola. :biggrin

j/k

Nice that it's clean. Damn car wash nazi's in CA!
Car hasn't been washed since October actually lol

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[az3579]

Car hasn't been washed since October actually lol

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Damn dude... I leave my car unwashed for one week here (even in the nice season) and it looks pink. Ugh...

[Vas]

Car looks great...

[derbo]

Damn dude... I leave my car unwashed for one week here (even in the nice season) and it looks pink. Ugh...

To be fair I've only driven 25xx miles since July which includes two track days.. lol


Car looks great...

Thanks Vas :)

[Jconlin16]

Man, I love your car with clear tails and I love your car with amber tails!

Looks awesome either way. :thumbup

[derbo]

Man, I love your car with clear tails and I love your car with amber tails!

Looks awesome either way. :thumbup


Thanks man!

I'm still a little torn on the clear vs amber debate but I'll rock the OE clears for awhile. I might do a change to the rims (ie. silver rims) to compliment the clears better. Unsure what rims will be good but it maybe CSL rims for the sake of OE-ness

[derbo]

I had a day off today so what better to do than exercise the ZHP. It hasn't move since 2/27 so it was due for some fun. :)

I drove to Lick Observatory @ Mt Hamilton in San Jose, CA. Top is 4209 ft.

18miles, 300+ turns. 6% grade climb.

Here are my piss-poor pictures:

http://i.imgur.com/wxGMBo4h.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/3aydKFLh.jpg

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

http://i.imgur.com/k7LSYx9h.jpg

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

http://i.imgur.com/5YVVqb9h.jpg

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

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

http://i.imgur.com/6ub06Erh.jpg

[Vas]

Wow. Speechless

[UdubBadger]

Sexx


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[Pip]

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

Not piss poor.

Awesome shot.

[cakM3]

Oh my!!! :drool :drool :drool :drool


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[derbo]

Wow. Speechless


Sexx


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Not piss poor.

Awesome shot.


Oh my!!! :drool :drool :drool :drool


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Thanks guys. This means new sig for me!

I'm no photographer and I rarely take pics of my car well. :)

[Jconlin16]

Amazing pictures Derbo!

[BMWCurves]

Great photos!

[az3579]

I had a day off today so what better to do than exercise the ZHP. It hasn't move since 2/27 so it was due for some fun. :)

I drove to Lick Observatory @ Mt Hamilton in San Jose, CA. Top is 4209 ft.

18miles, 300+ turns. 6% grade climb.

Here are my piss-poor pictures:

http://i.imgur.com/wxGMBo4h.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/3aydKFLh.jpg

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

http://i.imgur.com/k7LSYx9h.jpg

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

http://i.imgur.com/5YVVqb9h.jpg

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

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

http://i.imgur.com/6ub06Erh.jpg


About friggin' time you drove it... jeez!

[johnrando]

Lol. Very nice Derek.

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[QC_ZHP]

Looking good Derek :thumbsup

[derbo]

About friggin' time you drove it... jeez!


Lol. Very nice Derek.

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Looking good Derek :thumbsup


Thanks guys.

LOL BP, I know I know. My priorities have been focused on household upgrades instead of car stuff. I have to say, driving the 18miles up and down sure gave me a damn smile when i was doing it. I was actually giggling at some of the hairpins. I definitely think the 30mm front sway bar was a good choice.

DSC Stage 1 definitely feels like it's the M Track Mode for the ZCP and I'm very happy with that.

[JB3]

Hey amigo, I hate to ask you for a massive undertaking... But are you aware that all of your pics on the Post #1 are broken?

Any chance whatsoever you can re-upload to imgur, etc? I would love to see the progression, and I know I'm not the only one clicking on your build thread.

Also, regarding your GC setup, can you post some details on the coilovers? Is it their Special Koni kit? Some other GC kit? Konis and Swifts?

[derbo]

Hey amigo, I hate to ask you for a massive undertaking... But are you aware that all of your pics on the Post #1 are broken?

Any chance whatsoever you can re-upload to imgur, etc? I would love to see the progression, and I know I'm not the only one clicking on your build thread.

Also, regarding your GC setup, can you post some details on the coilovers? Is it their Special Koni kit? Some other GC kit? Konis and Swifts?

Yea. I noticed.

Unfortunately some of those pics were upload to Skitch years ago and I don't have local copies before they got bought out by evernote and took the server down. I pieced as much as I could for now.


I have this setup paired with a set of swift springs I purchased down the line to up the rates.

http://www.ground-control-store.com/products/description.php/II=693/CA=177



edit:

I uploaded as many broken images from page 1 to page 5 on my 40posts a setting.

[derbo]

I did an oil change yesterday with OE Filter + Mobil1 0W-40

Stats on the Oil Change:
Oil Mileage: 2584
Last Oil Change: 06-06-14
# of HPDE: 2

I sent a sample to Blackstone Labs so I will report back with the results afterwards. I am curious what they see.

[derbo]

I did an oil change yesterday with OE Filter + Mobil1 0W-40

Stats on the Oil Change:
Oil Mileage: 2584
Last Oil Change: 06-06-14
# of HPDE: 2

I sent a sample to Blackstone Labs so I will report back with the results afterwards. I am curious what they see.

[ryankokesh]

Dang, sure piling on those miles there!


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[rkneeshaw]

DSC Stage 1 definitely feels like it's the M Track Mode for the ZCP and I'm very happy with that.

Hey derbo, by stage 1 do you mean the default "on" DSC setting? Meaning the way it runs when you start the car without touching the DSC button? If so, do you mind sharing the values you set in your MK60 DSC module?

[derbo]

Hey derbo, by stage 1 do you mean the default "on" DSC setting? Meaning the way it runs when you start the car without touching the DSC button? If so, do you mind sharing the values you set in your MK60 DSC module?

rkneeshaw,

I meant the 1st press in a 2stage DSC turn off. The values are in the MK60 M Track Mode thread in the coding section.

[derbo]

Dang, sure piling on those miles there!


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I know right?

[rkneeshaw]

rkneeshaw,

I meant the 1st press in a 2stage DSC turn off. The values are in the MK60 M Track Mode thread in the coding section.

Got it, makes sense then. I'm was thinking of exploring a way to get those m-track mode settings implemented in the default initial full "ON" DSC mode.

[JB3]

I am using their Street/Touring setup. It is selected with sport ride springs. The spring rates are 375lbs F 430lb R. As far as daily driving on the street is incredibly comfortable. Large potholes are going to be a little jarring but thats with all lowered suspension. It's one of the most comfortable rides I had in a coilover setup. It does leave a little room for improvement on the track as it is a little too soft.


I have the same 375/430 GC spring rates and it is comfortable on street except for speed bumps, which are jarring, or on roads being prepared for repaving. I've only had it on for 9 days so haven't hit any big potholes yet. From my one track day on it, yeah I would like slightly higher spring rates for track but am afraid higher rates would beat me up on rough roads. I'm thinking of buying a set of 440/550 lb/inch springs to try them out because now spring replacement is so easy! GC sells them new for $59 each ($236 a set) or sometimes you can find them used from somebody who went with even stiffer springs.

I've can't compare to any other coilovers or aftermarket E46 springs.

Hermes: The CCA Golden Gate chapter uses different AutoX classing rules than LA/SD. They have a point system.

How do you guys feel about these spring rates now? Still running the same rates? Thinking about GC myself. Usage is summer street, 2x AX, 1x HPDE, foothill runs, and maybe 1x Dragon trip in the next 12 mos.

Also, thanks Derek for re-uploading the pics you had. I appreciate that.

[derbo]

How do you guys feel about these spring rates now? Still running the same rates? Thinking about GC myself. Usage is summer street, 2x AX, 1x HPDE, foothill runs, and maybe 1x Dragon trip in the next 12 mos.

Also, thanks Derek for re-uploading the pics you had. I appreciate that.

No problem Jay. If you wander through the plethora of posts, I switched over to swift springs 8k/10k (448/560lbs/in). The 375/430 spring rates were too soft for me. I personally think my 448/550 swift spring setup feels somewhat better on bumps than the eibach 375/430 springrates I had earlier. You can call Ground Control and see what they suggest to you. 375/430 was suggested to me because I told them I was doing 2-3 HPDE and 99% daily driving. I switched over to 448/550 swift springs after I realized I was getting faster and the spring rates were not stiff enough for the track.

[derbo]

I did an oil change yesterday with OE Filter + Mobil1 0W-40

Stats on the Oil Change:
Oil Mileage: 2584
Last Oil Change: 06-06-14
# of HPDE: 2

I sent a sample to Blackstone Labs so I will report back with the results afterwards. I am curious what they see.

The results have returned!

http://i.imgur.com/smtGgSE.png

[danewilson77]

The results have returned!

http://i.imgur.com/smtGgSE.png
Looks good.

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[derbo]

Looks good.

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I'm quite happy with the results being that the mileage is less than 3000 miles and have 2 track days on them.

[johnrando]

good news

[derbo]

Not a ZHP mod, but its a minor change in pace for my daily commute.

http://i.imgur.com/9SQxoqjl.jpg

2012 TDI 6spd
Xenons, Sunroof, Navi, KEEYS (comfort access equiv), DynAudio Premium Sound.

Bye Prius; Hello TDI.

[rkneeshaw]

Death to all prius.

[danewilson77]

Death to all prius.
I didn't see a smiley face anywhere. Surely you were just having a bit of fun.

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[Pip]

Well that's a cool little upgrade Derek! Hopefully it'll be more fun to commute in.

[johnrando]

Nice Derek!

[wertyu78]

Not a ZHP mod, but its a minor change in pace for my daily commute.

http://i.imgur.com/9SQxoqjl.jpg

2012 TDI 6spd
Xenons, Sunroof, Navi, KEEYS (comfort access equiv), DynAudio Premium Sound.

Bye Prius; Hello TDI.


Am I still to blame for this?

[az3579]

Am I still to blame for this?

We're such enablers on this forum.

[wertyu78]

We're such enablers on this forum.

Lol. I share with Derek that I'm considering a TDI as a new daily and he ups and buys one.


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[derbo]

Death to all prius.

Now now. Prius owners are still people. :)


I didn't see a smiley face anywhere. Surely you were just having a bit of fun.

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Idk...lol


Well that's a cool little upgrade Derek! Hopefully it'll be more fun to commute in.

It's been a fun 2 days of commuting to Santa Rosa from Richmond (57miles 1-way). It's getting 48mpg on the display but I suspect that number is optimistic like the BMW's one.


Nice Derek!

Thanks!


Am I still to blame for this?


We're such enablers on this forum.


Lol. I share with Derek that I'm considering a TDI as a new daily and he ups and buys one.


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I blame you guys and my brother as well. I've been wanting to ditch the Prius for awhile and with my new job, it made it easier to want to ditch the car. The Prius does it's job well at getting that MPG but..everything else was pretty subpar..

Overall I am happy with my purchased. I have a few grips with the car..why doesn't it have parking lights option? its just on n off for the lights..

The NAV screen is dinky..but a Parrot RBN6 may solve that. ;)

[derbo]

My favorite escape.

http://i.imgur.com/6UT25AIl.jpg

[Johal E32]

Looks awesome!

You commute from Richmond?

I live over in el sobrante, just next door!

[derbo]

Looks awesome!

You commute from Richmond?

I live over in el sobrante, just next door!

Yes! I live by the Pacific East Mall and unfortuantely the ZHP sits in my parent's garage in Sunset of SF. It makes it hard to bring out the ZHP for a spur of the moment drives.


I've been commuting happily to Sonoma County Office of Education (near Sonoma Airport) for about 2 months now. I got the TDI 6/20/15 with 504xx miles and now it has about 57xxx...lol The commute isn't too bad. To work: 1hr10min. Going home: 1hr30min-2hrs :( but the job is fun being a Network Administrator. :)

As for the TDI:
I put 3m Crystalline 40% Tint all around since I'm going to be in the sun. for Mods, I already threw an Audi S3 shifter lever in it (cheap OE short shifter) and did some VAGCOM coding which is similar to PAsoft. I got a euro lightswitch coming and hopefully my friend upgrades his suspension soon so I can get his hand-me-down VW Drive gear (their bmwperf equiv) springs. Overall I've been happy with it and I do wish I had black headliner like the GTI/ZHP.

For the ZHP:
The ZHP was fun last weekend when I took it out in the heat for a cruise. Man, that bucket seat makes a difference. The only issue is the seat is off-centered and I have mentioned previously in this thread to get a set of Motion Motorsports mounts to fix the issue. I haven't had a chance to deal with it yet. As far as what's new on the ZHP, my stock alcantara seat went to "Alex's Upholstery" in Walnut Creek. I gave him the rear bolster cover I bought from Dane and hopefully he can fix that badboy. He said it was going to be tight but hopefully it works. Alex is going to call me next week to give me an update.

[Vas]

Yes! I live by the Pacific East Mall and unfortuantely the ZHP sits in my parent's garage in Sunset of SF. It makes it hard to bring out the ZHP for a spur of the moment drives.


I've been commuting happily to Sonoma County Office of Education (near Sonoma Airport) for about 2 months now. I got the TDI 6/20/15 with 504xx miles and now it has about 57xxx...lol The commute isn't too bad. To work: 1hr10min. Going home: 1hr30min-2hrs :( but the job is fun being a Network Administrator. :)

As for the TDI:
I put 3m Crystalline 40% Tint all around since I'm going to be in the sun. for Mods, I already threw an Audi S3 shifter lever in it (cheap OE short shifter) and did some VAGCOM coding which is similar to PAsoft. I got a euro lightswitch coming and hopefully my friend upgrades his suspension soon so I can get his hand-me-down VW Drive gear (their bmwperf equiv) springs. Overall I've been happy with it and I do wish I had black headliner like the GTI/ZHP.

For the ZHP:
The ZHP was fun last weekend when I took it out in the heat for a cruise. Man, that bucket seat makes a difference. The only issue is the seat is off-centered and I have mentioned previously in this thread to get a set of Motion Motorsports mounts to fix the issue. I haven't had a chance to deal with it yet. As far as what's new on the ZHP, my stock alcantara seat went to "Alex's Upholstery" in Walnut Creek. I gave him the rear bolster cover I bought from Dane and hopefully he can fix that badboy. He said it was going to be tight but hopefully it works. Alex is going to call me next week to give me an update.
Dang. And here I am complaining about my commute being 18 minutes lol.

[derbo]

Dang. And here I am complaining about my commute being 18 minutes lol.

I wish my commute was 18minutes! My commute is about 57 miles one way. Luckily it is reverse traffic in the morning so I can get to work at speed (majority of the time) I do have to cross the Richmond Bridge everyday which is an ugly 2lane bridge. I spend about $95 per month on toll alone ($5.00 per day if I go Richmond Bridge, if I go visit the parents in SF, its $6.25 for Golden Gate Bridge.). Luckily diesel has been staying around $2.99-3.05/gal and I get about 42-43mpg on the car and my monthly diesel bill is roughly $250-300 depending on my misc travels.

In hindsight, I know BP would mention something here, but I'm glad I got rid of the Prius. Do I regret buying the Prius? A little but practically it made sense when I made a commute from Richmond to San Jose (51miles) for my old job. It was 1hr to get to work, 2hrs to go home: bumper to bumper traffic. The Prius shines in heavy traffic and I think that decision made sense at the time. On top of that, back in 2013, I wanted a 2012+ Golf TDI with xenons and sunroof meant that car was out of my price range at $26-28k. 3 years later my commute is definitely longer but its a lot more free on the freeway so I think the TDI was a good decision now that the prices have dipped a bit.

Planns for it have been laid out in a google drive spreadsheet. :)
https://goo.gl/EprBb8

I've been busy and haven't had alot of time to visit the forums as often as I could before. I'll be popping up time to time.


Back to the ZHP:
I've been itching to mod it but I think the car sits pretty well at this point and it just needs to be maintained and driven. The car currently has 132,888 on the odo. Flashback to 1 year ago august 2015, it had 131,055 miles. . :facepalm

A few items I think will be beneficial:
-Motion Motorsports Side Mounts
-Schroth Quick-Fit Pro
-Dr Vanos Anti Rattle kit (or Besian)
-Radiator
-ZHP LCAs
-City Lights? idk about this one..

[az3579]

The car currently has 132,888 on the odo. Flashback to 1 year ago august 2015, it had 131,055 miles. . :facepalm

1833 miles in a YEAR...
I am severely disappointed in you. Such shame. I don't know if we can remain friends. nono

[derbo]

1833 miles in a YEAR...
I am severely disappointed in you. Such shame. I don't know if we can remain friends. nono

To be fair, the job I had between August and last June was not exactly "BMW" friendly.

[az3579]

To be fair, the job I had between August and last June was not exactly "BMW" friendly.
Inexcusable!

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[Johal E32]

Yes! I live by the Pacific East Mall and unfortuantely the ZHP sits in my parent's garage in Sunset of SF. It makes it hard to bring out the ZHP for a spur of the moment drives.


I've been commuting happily to Sonoma County Office of Education (near Sonoma Airport) for about 2 months now. I got the TDI 6/20/15 with 504xx miles and now it has about 57xxx...lol The commute isn't too bad. To work: 1hr10min. Going home: 1hr30min-2hrs :( but the job is fun being a Network Administrator. :)

As for the TDI:
I put 3m Crystalline 40% Tint all around since I'm going to be in the sun. for Mods, I already threw an Audi S3 shifter lever in it (cheap OE short shifter) and did some VAGCOM coding which is similar to PAsoft. I got a euro lightswitch coming and hopefully my friend upgrades his suspension soon so I can get his hand-me-down VW Drive gear (their bmwperf equiv) springs. Overall I've been happy with it and I do wish I had black headliner like the GTI/ZHP.

For the ZHP:
The ZHP was fun last weekend when I took it out in the heat for a cruise. Man, that bucket seat makes a difference. The only issue is the seat is off-centered and I have mentioned previously in this thread to get a set of Motion Motorsports mounts to fix the issue. I haven't had a chance to deal with it yet. As far as what's new on the ZHP, my stock alcantara seat went to "Alex's Upholstery" in Walnut Creek. I gave him the rear bolster cover I bought from Dane and hopefully he can fix that badboy. He said it was going to be tight but hopefully it works. Alex is going to call me next week to give me an update.

Sweet, you went to Alex's? He's a good guy, (well I have never met him, but my dad had some work done from him and I was really impressed).

And yeah I know where that is, close to best place ever. COSTCO!

[derbo]

Sweet, you went to Alex's? He's a good guy, (well I have never met him, but my dad had some work done from him and I was really impressed).

And yeah I know where that is, close to best place ever. COSTCO!

My dad did the heavy lifting and dropped off the seat and picked it back up from Alex. It cost me $245 and I have yet to see the actual repair. He said the rear bolster BARELY fit the full repair since I had a full banana side to replace. He was able to get most of it and I will check it out tomorrow when I visit my parents. I'll post pictures.

[derbo]

Before
http://i.imgur.com/hS1OjNPl.jpg

After:
http://i.imgur.com/1Ao99STl.jpg

Impressed.

[BMWCurves]

Nice, looks good!

[danewilson77]

Looks good. What did they charge yous?

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[Jconlin16]

Before
http://i.imgur.com/hS1OjNPl.jpg

After:
http://i.imgur.com/1Ao99STl.jpg

Impressed.

I need this done in my car. This gives me hope. Looks good!

[derbo]

Looks good. What did they charge yous?

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Alex charge me $245. It's a little more than I hope to spend but the quality seems to be there!


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[danewilson77]

Alex charge me $245. It's a little more than I hope to spend but the quality seems to be there!


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10-4

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[ryankokesh]

Ugh... gotta get this done. Not looking forward to it.

Yours looks great, though!

[derbo]

Ugh... gotta get this done. Not looking forward to it.

Yours looks great, though!
ryan, the funny thing is that the recaro just went back into the zhp...LOL

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[UdubBadger]

Haha


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[derbo]

http://i.imgur.com/jPr19Lkl.jpg
:)

[TigerTater]

Goin for a drive this week? No Prius?

[danewilson77]

Mmmm

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[derbo]

Goin for a drive this week? No Prius?

Prius is gone. I have a golf tdi now. You know..the one in the news for cheating. Lol


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[Pip]

Prius is gone. I have a golf tdi now. You know..the one in the news for cheating. Lol


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Haven't read too much into this other than they cheated. What is happening to owners of the vehicles? Given a pass or VW will need to fix?

[BMWCurves]

Here's a lawyer's perspective on what he thinks will happen: http://jalopnik.com/what-should-i-do-if-im-a-volkswagen-tdi-owner-1732101892

[Pip]

Here's a lawyer's perspective on what he thinks will happen: http://jalopnik.com/what-should-i-do-if-im-a-volkswagen-tdi-owner-1732101892

Thanks for the read.

[ryankokesh]

Prius is gone. I have a golf tdi now. You know..the one in the news for cheating. Lol


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Couldn't cope with the prius anymore? ;)

[derbo]

yea pretty much, just wait until the storm dies. That is a good read.

I always noticed my car kinda was "stinkier" than the BMW diesels. I always wonder how they were able to make the NOx low enough to pass without the use of the AdBlue Urea.

[az3579]

Couldn't cope with the prius anymore? ;)


Cheating VW TDI > Prius, any day of the week.

[ecrabb]

Cheating VW TDI > Prius, any day of the week.

Fo sho.

SC

[derbo]

Couldn't cope with the prius anymore? ;)




Cheating VW TDI > Prius, any day of the week.


The TDI was the original car I wanted back in 2013. Back then, the 2012 "LCI" update was too expensive to get. With the change of my commute to go North with less traffic, the Prius was pretty boring on the open road. I made reasons to trade it and buy the TDI.

At least I didn't get any hate notes from idiots saying my VW was cheating yet...



Back on topic with the ZHP,

there is a leak coming from the oil pan/rear main seal area. I am unsure what it is. BLEH. :)

[Vas]

Oil pan most likely. Tighten the bolts a bit around the pan.

[derbo]

Oil pan most likely. Tighten the bolts a bit around the pan.

Sounds most likely since I replaced the rear main seal when I did my clutch in 2012.


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[derbo]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/07/f4b66156d5b179bca745aeaac9290d8f.jpg

Say hello to my brothers "new" car. 335d m sport. Black sapphire. It's almost a spitting image of my ZHP. Haha


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[san]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/07/f4b66156d5b179bca745aeaac9290d8f.jpg

Say hello to my brothers "new" car. 335d m sport. Black sapphire. It's almost a spitting image of my ZHP. Haha


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Love those wheels


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[UdubBadger]

EC7s FTW


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[derbo]

EC7s FTW


GoingHAM mobile

Agreed. 18x9 and 18x9.5 for the 335d


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[derbo]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/07/6a10fa096a345884cba599bd615d0019.jpg

Euro plate ftw.


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[derbo]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/10/3eb8265d530dd3d9cbc747b120aeeacf.jpg

Brothers silly tilted shot of our two cars.


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[danewilson77]

It works.

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[rkneeshaw]

Like! (except the tilt, my neck hurts now)

[johnrando]

Nice cars. I feel like I'm going to fall out of the screen. :biggrin

[BMWCurves]

Like! (except the tilt, my neck hurts now)

For those of you who want a more neck friendly version:

22578

[Rovert]

LOL. This is great!

[rkneeshaw]

Ha, much better william! :) :)

[derbo]

haha you guys are awesome.

[derbo]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/12/d0e5bed74d2f250d0ba763f808dae306.jpg

I signed up for Laguna Seca Dec 26th Saturday. :). Time for a good run with the ZHP


-Derek

[Vas]

Awesome

[derbo]

Awesome

I was planning to buy Motion Motosports side mounts with my VW goodwill package money but I haven't received it yet.


-Derek

[derbo]

Well poop. It's sold out for the driver side.


-Derek

[Vas]

Lame. They gave you an eta?

[derbo]

Lame. They gave you an eta?

I did not call. I have a track day the day after Christmas so this won't be in on time regardless.


-Derek

[rkneeshaw]

Soooo jealous of the track day at Laguna Seca! Do share vids and pics!

[derbo]

Soooo jealous of the track day at Laguna Seca! Do share vids and pics!

Will do.

I just did a brake flush, raised the rear one coil thread, swap my brake pads to track pads. I modified my rebound dampening to be 75% stiff up front and 100% stiff in the rear. It's pretty jarring on bumps on the street but it seems pretty good on turns. Will have to try different settings when I go to the track.

I hope it doesn't rain.... haha.


-Derek

[derbo]

I realized I forgot to mention I have an oil leak and I believe it's the oil pan gasket. I think it is time to install baffles in there while it is out.

[ELCID86]

I realized I forgot to mention I have an oil leak and I believe it's the oil pan gasket. I think it is time to install baffles in there while it is out.

Me too. Not too bad and could be the rear main seal. Leaving mine for now.


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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - an e46f member

[BMWCurves]

I realized I forgot to mention I have an oil leak and I believe it's the oil pan gasket. I think it is time to install baffles in there while it is out.

Will you fabricate this yourself, or do you have a drop in one you plan to use?

[derbo]

Me too. Not too bad and could be the rear main seal. Leaving mine for now.


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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - an e46f member

I would be very mad if my rear main seal is out as I replaced it back in 2012 when I did my clutch. The OPG looks like a pain in the ass to do at home. I'm almost at the point where I want to pay someone to do it. This is a larger task that I don't have the tools or want to buy.


Will you fabricate this yourself, or do you have a drop in one you plan to use?

I'm leaning towards the VAC baffle.

https://store.vacmotorsports.com/vac-motorsports-oil-pan-baffle-spec-e46-p3531.aspx

It requires welding regardless so I may get my buddy to do it for me. I'm not sure what I want to do yet as installing the baffle will increase some downtime with the pan off.



Either way, this Saturday is Laguna! :) I'm excited. It's been a year since I've gone to any track and I just bought an xbox one to play some forza to hype myself even more. :) I think the biggest thing is the ZHP has seen some neglect since I changed multiple jobs that involved alot of commuting. I need to find a job that is closer..

[johnrando]

GL!

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[derbo]

GL!

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Thank you sir!


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[derbo]

Saturday I participated in a Open Track Day at Laguna Seca Raceway. It's been 3 years since I last came here and I had a few modifications since then.

The biggest changes :

-M3 Rear End
-30mm Front Sway Bar
-Stoptech Brakes
-Downsize from 18s to 17s

Overall the day was pretty awesome. It was cold so my Star Spec Z1s were not loving it at all. 1st session, T3 was showing a small river patch and my group was the first session out at 9am. I watched the row of cars ( I was probably 5th or so in line) and as we all left the pit to hit T3, we all started drifting out cause of the little wet spot right at the apex. It was hilarous and fun cause all the cars suddenly dropped to 7/10ths of what that first initial acceleration was. Anyways I hit my personal best at 1:49.17 besting my old PB of 1:50.xx 3 years ago. There was some learning to do as the gear ratios were far shorter and I could be up one gear from my previous outing. Anyways, on with the pictures and videos!


5:30am Drive to Laguna. 2 hour drive on my own there. It was nice and crisp weather. 34F. You can see how short the gearing is on the M3 Rear end. :)

http://i.imgur.com/3qmh4fAl.jpg

I filled up at a random chevron in Salinas and there was no one in sight..

http://i.imgur.com/SfZx1yAl.jpg

Pits was about 40F!! at 7:30am.

http://i.imgur.com/AKzN1fHl.jpg

A GT4 Sighting! He was prepping for sound check. Stock Porsches don't even meet the requirements...

http://i.imgur.com/Gi66OHRl.jpg

Terrible picture of my ride. :)

http://i.imgur.com/7scSeIfl.jpg

Another baller car sighting. Viper ACR. This one is owned by one of my track buddies who used to have a GTR, NSX..etc list goes on.

http://i.imgur.com/qnqX9HSl.jpg

One of my good friends E39 540i. He is on RE71Rs and has been pummeling the competition in his class.

http://i.imgur.com/2CL1aNxl.jpg

More of the Viper. That X-brace is huge!

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

Guess what? There was another ACR.

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

Another rare car. This one is in the signature jaguar blue.

http://i.imgur.com/1YxUxvpl.jpg

This one pulls to my old school honda days. It's 96 era EK + K20 on Koseis.

http://i.imgur.com/7ocIlEKl.jpg

The price tag in this picture is unreal.

http://i.imgur.com/bcuC2u7l.jpg

I'll take any one of the Porsche GTx

http://i.imgur.com/0a8UrV8l.jpg

Mmm ACR.

http://i.imgur.com/HBhruK3l.jpg

This hole is to allow the hot air to escape to reduce lift.

http://i.imgur.com/kI11TY1l.jpg

Few Boy racer dream cars (including mine)

http://i.imgur.com/a8If9Del.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/a2qo0THl.jpg

Rouge Engineering's old 330ti was out and about too.

http://i.imgur.com/15Lup9sl.jpg

This M4 suffered some damage from T4 and oversteering into the inner wall.

http://i.imgur.com/LpmDW8Cl.jpg

Few cheeses from my car :)

http://i.imgur.com/KRp9TaIl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/nxIr6bdl.jpg

Farewell Laguna!! It's been a blast. Till next time. Hopefully it won't be so long between visits.

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

Videos:

Session 02

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1JE7JNcJkg

Session 03

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEDdnsQQ8Lc

Session 04

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzCf9uR0X6s

[Vas]

Looks like a good trip. Love how you drove there, had a blast and drove back.

[BMWCurves]

That looks like a blast, thanks for sharing!

[derbo]

Looks like a good trip. Love how you drove there, had a blast and drove back.

Thats usually the end goal of all HPDE. :D It was definitely fun as it's been almost 1.5 years since I last did a HPDE and 3 years since Laguna. It is one of my all time favorite tracks even if it was cold for the tires.


That looks like a blast, thanks for sharing!

It definitely was! I wish I had better pics of my car but I was too cold and hanging out in the garages with the nice cars ;)

[johnrando]

Awesome!

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[derbo]

One more pic :)

http://i.imgur.com/cBD6iPTl.jpg

[Vas]

Looks like you are just cruising with your arm on the drivers door panel

[derbo]

Looks like you are just cruising with your arm on the drivers door panel


With how slow my car is, I am. I'm probably checking my email on my phone too. :jawdrop

[derbo]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/31/11c7e8c66f73f77e1edfd78a967aa46b.jpg

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[Vas]

Nice

[3ZHP]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/31/11c7e8c66f73f77e1edfd78a967aa46b.jpg

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WOW, that looks like a great track. Thanks for sharing.


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[danewilson77]

Awesome

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[derbo]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZ9Y5qmltlU

[johnrando]

Cool.

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[rkneeshaw]

So awesome Derek!

I'd love to drive my car to the track and back. What do you pack and bring with you when you drive to a HPDE or a track day? What do you do for prep before you leave the house?

[bcleaver]

Looks like such a fun track. Cool video

[derbo]

So awesome Derek!

I'd love to drive my car to the track and back. What do you pack and bring with you when you drive to a HPDE or a track day? What do you do for prep before you leave the house?

It really depends who is hosting. SpeedSF is a bunch of track buddies I know so usually there is a few people with a fair amount of tools that I can borrow if I need be.

A couple things I would do prior is follow their tech inspection sheet and make sure the car is good shape for the track. I usually do a brake fluid flush and double check everything when I take off the wheels.

As far as gear to the track:

Canopy
Tools
Jack/Jackstands
Extra brake fluid
Extra oil
Extra coolant/distilled water
Gloves
Rags
Tire inflator/gauge
Sometimes I bring 2x Rear 135M wheels but I've been lazy as of late.

There isn't really much to bring except a small things that will help ease any minor issues.


Looks like such a fun track. Cool video

Thanks man! I live vicarious through your ZHP and auto X competitions ;)



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[bcleaver]

What pads and tires are you running on the track?

[derbo]

What pads and tires are you running on the track?

Carbotech XP12 front XP8 rear
245/40/17 Dunlop Star Spec Z1. ( I know it's old tires)

I want to move to PFC06 pads and RE71R 255/40/17


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[derbo]

Finally decided to purchase these.

Motion Motorsports Side Mounts.

http://i.imgur.com/Oi4j8mwl.png

I'm planning to head out to Thunderhill 5-mile on Memorial Day. This is going to be first time doing the full 5-Mile since they added the west addition. The red lines is the full lap and I think 4:00 laptime seems to be a good marker for the ZHP to meet. I'm excited! :D

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

http://i.imgur.com/NvVatTYl.png

[UdubBadger]

Nice Derek


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[Vas]

Awesome

[danewilson77]

Finally decided to purchase these.

Motion Motorsports Side Mounts.

http://i.imgur.com/Oi4j8mwl.png

I'm planning to head out to Thunderhill 5-mile on Memorial Day. This is going to be first time doing the full 5-Mile since they added the west addition. The red lines is the full lap and I think 4:00 laptime seems to be a good marker for the ZHP to meet. I'm excited! :D

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

http://i.imgur.com/NvVatTYl.png
Please explain.

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[derbo]

Please explain.

Sent from an S6 Edge

It's a known problem that the floormounts for race seats to offset the driver by a few inches to the left. It leaves an awkward position where the center of the steering wheel is not lined up with your crotch. The MM mounts have slotted holes to allow for better adjustment and moving the bucket seat back towards the transmission tunnel. This will HOPEFULLY fix the offset I've been having.

Thunderhill built an extension to the existing track 2 years ago. THill west can be a separate track or combined together with East to become a full blown 5-Mile track. I believe that makes this track the longest one in North America. THUNDERSCHLEIFE


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H75BE2oVPO8

[AggieBlake]

That five-mile circuit video looks awesome! The longest track I've ever run is a little over 2 miles, and it's considered reasonably long. Have a great time and be safe!

[bcleaver]

5 miles? Mother of god.

[derbo]

That five-mile circuit video looks awesome! The longest track I've ever run is a little over 2 miles, and it's considered reasonably long. Have a great time and be safe!


5 miles? Mother of god.

I know right!!!

5/31 is $205/car and 7x 20minute sessions. So I might get about 4 laps per session? Haha.


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[derbo]

Update:

I swapped my Stoptech Street pads front/ OE Rear into the car and replaced my Recaro side mounts w/ motion motorsports side mounts. It was a pain in the but to install with the slider bracket because of the way the bolt sits inside the slider. I was able to move the recaro closer to the transmission tunnel to help fix the off-centered steering wheel. Hopefully this will help a bit. I will be driving the car to work this week and throwing in about 570 miles in to exercise the car and get rid of the gas sitting in the fuel tank.

http://i.imgur.com/5u28mgFl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Izkw1Ofl.jpg

[derbo]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160324/87109cbceb7abc8b0e7bdcbf51f79e4b.jpg

Can't wait!!


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[Vas]

Hope you have a good time.

[derbo]

Hope you have a good time.

I'm planning to order a go pro Skeleton case and hardwire it. I will grab an external mic while I'm at it too.

I emailed for a quote of PFC08 pads for the car. I hope it's under $600 shipped. :)


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[TigerTater]

Are you doing the ssca track days? I'm contemplating it at my local track. 150$ for the evening event

[derbo]

Are you doing the ssca track days? I'm contemplating it at my local track. 150$ for the evening event

You mean SCCA? I haven't ever tracked with them ever.


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[UdubBadger]

D how is getting out of that seat in the sedan? Sucked in my M3 with the steering wheel jabbing me all the time.


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[derbo]

D how is getting out of that seat in the sedan? Sucked in my M3 with the steering wheel jabbing me all the time.


GoingHAM mobile

I have to raise the steering column every time and it seems okay. But my thighs are getting thicker...:ROFL

[UdubBadger]

I have to raise the steering column every time and it seems okay. But my thighs are getting thicker...:ROFL

Hahahahahahaha.




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[derbo]

Minor update.


Ordered a few parts in preparation for Thunderhill 5-mile.

I finally gave into purchasing a new MAF. It's a VDO MAF per recommendation from BP. I also ordered a GoProHero2 Skeleton, long USB microusb cable, Audio-Technica ATR-3350 external mic. I want to move the mic near the exhaust for TSE3 action. :)

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

Also I'm going to skip brake pads for this HPDE. 4mm is plenty for a rear track pad. Hopefully it is enough :)

http://i.imgur.com/O8VwwK3l.jpg




Finally, insert random exterior pic. :)

http://i.imgur.com/lkfd4Lkl.jpg

[BMWCurves]

Cool stuff. Is the microUSB cord to continuously charge the GoPro?

Also, you been merkin' bugs? Your front end looks like an insect graveyard.

[Rovert]

LOL

[derbo]

Cool stuff. Is the microUSB cord to continuously charge the GoPro?

Also, you been merkin' bugs? Your front end looks like an insect graveyard.

Yup. I haven't washed the car since my Christmas Day HPDE at Laguna Seca. :) This whole california drought blows.

[az3579]

Yup. I haven't washed the car since my Christmas Day HPDE at Laguna Seca. :) This whole california drought blows.
Excuses. You can still wash your car!

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[derbo]

Excuses. You can still wash your car!

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No reason to wash it. It's just sitting there :(

[AggieBlake]

I want to move the mic near the exhaust for TSE3 action. :)

I approve this message.

I may need to borrow a friend's go pro and mic set-up for my late May HPDE weekend at TWS. Need more TSE3 in my videos.

[derbo]

I approve this message.

I may need to borrow a friend's go pro and mic set-up for my late May HPDE weekend at TWS. Need more TSE3 in my videos.

I loved the GruppeM video I have from GruppeM, I can imagine the noise from the TSE3 will be even more funn!! :D

[derbo]

Today I installed the external mic and external power cable for my GoPro Hero2. I routed the USB Cable over the passenger A-Pillar and go up the Passenger O-shit bar and down the sunroof suction attachment. The external Mic cabling goes up the sunroof and down the rear passenger Oshit-Bar behind the rear passenger headrest into the center armrest and through the little hole to the trunk since I do not have fold down rear seats. The mic is attached to the license plate facing down. Based on the initial run, I'm pretty happy about the quaility of the $20 mic. I may look into a better windcutter as it seems to still have windnoise. Anyways, I'm stoke for new videos! :)

http://i.imgur.com/OTNclr1l.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/FJjoqX3l.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/8ckcDHLl.jpg


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3j13I3UTJ4

[Johnmadd]

Today I installed the external mic and external power cable for my GoPro Hero2. I routed the USB Cable over the passenger A-Pillar and go up the Passenger O-shit bar and down the sunroof suction attachment. The external Mic cabling goes up the sunroof and down the rear passenger Oshit-Bar behind the rear passenger headrest into the center armrest and through the little hole to the trunk since I do not have fold down rear seats. The mic is attached to the license plate facing down. Based on the initial run, I'm pretty happy about the quaility of the $20 mic. I may look into a better windcutter as it seems to still have windnoise. Anyways, I'm stoke for new videos! :)

http://i.imgur.com/OTNclr1l.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/FJjoqX3l.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/8ckcDHLl.jpg


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3j13I3UTJ4

That video is awesome!

[Vas]

Sounds soo good.

Stock intake ?

[BMWCurves]

Very cool setup, Derbo!

[QC_ZHP]

Can't wait for more of these bad boys. Sweet setup.

[rguti153]

Exhaust ? Sounds good

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[Rovert]

Did you play around with where the least amount of wind turbulence is against the trunk?

[derbo]

Exhaust ? Sounds good

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TSE3.


Can't wait for more of these bad boys. Sweet setup.

Thanks! I can't wait too. When there is some good telemetry with it, it will be fun. It will rival the GruppeM intake video I have. :)


Very cool setup, Derbo!

Ty!


Sounds soo good.

Stock intake ?

Haha you know it! I just put in a new VDO MAF too. Hopefully that solves my mysterious too lean codes.


That video is awesome!

Thanks! This is the first test of a few.


Did you play around with where the least amount of wind turbulence is against the trunk?

I did not. Any suggestions? I only positioned it on the license plate in hopes that would be the least turbulent. I was thinking of taping it to the top of the rear bumper and having the mic facing the back fo the car. There is a few places I would like to try but I ran out of time today to mess with this. (HD failed on server at my parents place so I had to replace the HDD and restore from a backup.)

[Rovert]

Yeah. Anyone who has a dirty trunk? What's the cleanest part of it after a road trip. That's the least turbulent area!!

[derbo]

Yeah. Anyone who has a dirty trunk? What's the cleanest part of it after a road trip. That's the least turbulent area!!

I can't tell with a black car. LOL

[Rovert]

Volume levels will be hard at first. You'll underestimate how much volume your exhaust shoots out and lots of peaking. Even I was fooling around with my intake with mic in the engine bay and my sound levels were too high.

[derbo]

Volume levels will be hard at first. You'll underestimate how much volume your exhaust shoots out and lots of peaking. Even I was fooling around with my intake with mic in the engine bay and my sound levels were too high.

I have to analyze the WOT section of that video again and see if it the gain is too high. I'll have to read up on how to adjust the gain on the mic with a gopro hero2.

[Rovert]

If you don't have audio level controls then move mic further away from where the noise is. Haha

[derbo]

If you don't have audio level controls then move mic further away from where the noise is. Haha

I was hoping there was some control in the go pro. Haha. I definitely have a few places to experiment with. :)

[TigerTater]

Sweet setup bro! Any pics of how the GoPro is mounted?

[derbo]

Sweet setup bro! Any pics of how the GoPro is mounted?

A really really long attachment to suction on the sunroof. LOL. In the video I put it a little further forward than I did in previous videos at Laguna Seca. I think being in the center of the sunroof increased vibrations in the video.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160419/59735e593b750df20430cd8e49aa6f4c.jpg

[BMWCurves]

A really really long attachment to suction on the sunroof. LOL. In the video I put it a little further forward than I did in previous videos at Laguna Seca. I think being in the center of the sunroof increased vibrations in the video.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160419/59735e593b750df20430cd8e49aa6f4c.jpg

Haha that contraption looks like something I would make.

[derbo]

Haha that contraption looks like something I would make.

I like the angle. Can't wait till I have real audio now. :)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZ9Y5qmltlU

[TigerTater]

Haha. Nice setup

[derbo]

I bought a new charger for my car.

BMW updated their car chargers recently and I found out they are made by CTEK. So I bought the equivalent model to the BMW one. [emoji106]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160508/c7c8a401fe4a9848cab076b59724c871.jpg


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[derbo]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160508/cc81e48784d157045673b1e0077ca431.jpg

I am impressed. The package included alligator clips and a set of metal rings that are detachable. I'm planning to install the rings on the battery in the back and keep the alligators for charging the front.

Really cool that it is a 8-step charger.


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[derbo]

Update time!

Today I went to Thunderhill Raceway to try out the longest configuration they had; The 5-Mile Thunderschielfe. The event was hosted by Ace of Exclusive Track Days and it was $205/driver for 7 20minute sessions. Ultimately the schedule changed to 2x30minute sessions in the morning and 4x20min sessions after lunch. I opted out of the afternoon sessions because my buddy's STI had a CEL and we wanted to get back to watch the Warriors! His STI ultimately died on the freeway 20miles away so that sucked. Overall, it was fun, I wish I stayed for 2 more sessions but there is always next time.


3 Groups of 30 cars. The line to the gates was getting longgg
http://i.imgur.com/VArrz0Ah.jpg

A lot of bugs died to get me here. :rofl
http://i.imgur.com/A3qQMt7h.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/8s1FPEhh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/f1HQSVsh.jpg

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

His and her track day cars

http://i.imgur.com/MvBA9kvh.jpg



VIDEO! I'm sure all of you want to hear the new mic setup and the TSE3!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAiK_LxAm7w

http://i.imgur.com/mqThS3Rh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/2ppTteRh.jpg


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vwlm18-iEAk


Thanks for reading. :)

[rguti153]

damn nice run , gtr took the turn to fast . car sounds awesome

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[kakashi169]

Love the track setup Derek. Makes me want to get a set of Apexs.

[Lanister]

Looking good Derbo! Way to spend a day with your girl(s) ;)

[BMWCurves]

Cool video, shame about the GTR but he overcooked it a bit.

[Vas]

Thanks for sharing

[derbo]

Cool video, shame about the GTR but he overcooked it a bit.

It is.


Looking good Derbo! Way to spend a day with your girl(s) ;)

It's been awhile buddy! We need to catch up. :thumbsup


Love the track setup Derek. Makes me want to get a set of Apexs.

You should! Maybe get the EC7s? :)


damn nice run , gtr took the turn to fast . car sounds awesome

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I'm pretty happy with the mic setup. The next idea is to get a Hero4 so that Harry Laptimer can turn on the GoPro.


Thanks for sharing

BSM crew!


On another note:

My replacement MAF solved all my CEL about too lean codes! It's about time!

[az3579]

My replacement MAF solved all my CEL about too lean codes! It's about time!

Told you so. :biggrin

[derbo]

Told you so. :biggrin

Thank you BP. [emoji8]


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[derbo]

Updated Photos from Thunderhill from the photographer!

http://i.imgur.com/AJ2TiDwh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/mcODa2wh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/KIAfyn3h.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/6JXaWvIh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/ERB84PBh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/r9lAlA2h.jpg

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

http://i.imgur.com/oj1MUvSh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/ec8SDOFh.jpg

I finally had some spare time to swap the street pads and wash the ZHP today. Unfortunately, I found some surprises while I was working on the car. Right Rear is cracked..and the rear brake pad is bent at the ears. At least the pads are already on its way out!

http://i.imgur.com/ipiHT2Bh.jpg

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

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

http://i.imgur.com/iAIkJg9h.jpg

Some peeking rear diff under there. ;)


The logical thing to do is buy 1 brand new Apex ARC8 and 4 new tires but for some reason I want something else.. Decisions Decisions.

[Vas]

Photos from the track day look great.

Wonder how you cracked that wheel

[derbo]

Photos from the track day look great.

Wonder how you cracked that wheel

I'm pretty sure it was a 1-wheel off at one of the turns that did that. It is what it is.


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[BMWCurves]

Cool shots! What are you considering to replace the ARC-8s if you don't just replace the one?

[az3579]

Derek just wants to be like me. "See one crack, replace all four wheels". :biggrin

[derbo]

Derek just wants to be like me. "See one crack, replace all four wheels". :biggrin

To be fair, you had K1 rims which are garbage. :)


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[derbo]

Cool shots! What are you considering to replace the ARC-8s if you don't just replace the one?

Thanks! Idk. I haven't really given it a real thought


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[BMWCurves]

I think you should go for something understated and not too big (this is a joke)

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

[derbo]

Hahaha. I've seen this picture from time to time and I always get a kick out of it.


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[az3579]

To be fair, you had K1 rims which are garbage. :)


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:(

They're awfully popular considering this, though...

[jakksfor20]

How old are they and are you the original owner? Apex has a 2 year structural warranty. Might be something to contact them about.


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[rkneeshaw]

http://i.imgur.com/ec8SDOFh.jpg


Hey what sways are you running? and what springs? Almost got some lift!

[derbo]

Hey what sways are you running? and what springs? Almost got some lift!

Hotchkis 30mm M3 Front bar, M3 OE Rear

448/560 swift coilover springs on Koni Yellows (Ground control Coilovers version)

[rkneeshaw]

That's firm, your tires must be very sticky to almost lift like that, cool stuff :)

[derbo]

That's firm, your tires must be very sticky to almost lift like that, cool stuff :)

They are only Dunlop Start Spec Z1! The tires were end of its life at 3/32nds and were made in 2011. My sway bar setting is only at medium stiffness too. :) hahah

[derbo]

How old are they and are you the original owner? Apex has a 2 year structural warranty. Might be something to contact them about.


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Forgot to follow up on this. I am there original owner but there wheels were purchased in 2011 so the warranty is out the window.

Apex is about 1.5 hours from my place so I'll swing by one of these days to get a new spare.

Few items to replace before next track day.

New track pads
Rear brass guide pins
1 new rim
New tires (255/40/17 bridgestone re71r)




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[derbo]

http://youtu.be/XCnvM_oV-FQ

I was reviewing my thunderhill video from memorial day and I'm pretty sure at T6W (where the camera shakes) is how I cracked my ARC8 wheel.

Posted for enjoyment/sadness/uneventful. :)

[az3579]

And that is why I avoid curbing (and dipping a wheel off) at all costs. :)
(Also probably why I could stand to get closer to apexes - too scary to ruin my car lol)

Is that how you normally take that line or was that an isolated event?

[derbo]

And that is why I avoid curbing (and dipping a wheel off) at all costs. :)
(Also probably why I could stand to get closer to apexes - too scary to ruin my car lol)

Is that how you normally take that line or was that an isolated event?

This was my first time at Thunderhill 5-mile and I was unfamiliar on how T6W was. It is somewhat a blind over the top left that switches to a right. I thought I could straighten out earlier than I could've and that there was actual pavement there..instead I broke a rim. It's okay, its just a wearable item I guess.

[az3579]

This was my first time at Thunderhill 5-mile and I was unfamiliar on how T6W was. It is somewhat a blind over the top left that switches to a right. I thought I could straighten out earlier than I could've and that there was actual pavement there..instead I broke a rim. It's okay, its just a wearable item I guess.

No crash = it's all good. :biggrin

[derbo]

No crash = it's all good. :biggrin

Yup! Unlike that GTR!

[derbo]

Minor Update:


Put my stock seat back in.
Oil change w/ Castrol 0W-40 Euro Formula
Put in Fuel Stablizer


Total mileage between 15 months of driving: 1678miles.


I submitted an used oil analysis (UOA) to Blackstone Labs and awaiting results.

[san]

What does fuel stabilizer do?


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[derbo]

What does fuel stabilizer do?


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Gasoline has a shelf life of 90-100 days. Fuel Stabilizers slows down the absorption of water. Since I only drove 1633 miles in the past 15months, it is a good idea to run some fuel stabilizer into the tank to help prevent high water content and cause stale fuel. Usually proir to a track day, I'll drive the car for a week on my commute to waste all the fuel and get some fresh fuel into the tank.

[san]

Gasoline has a shelf life of 90-100 days. Fuel Stabilizers slows down the absorption of water. Since I only drove 1633 miles in the past 15months, it is a good idea to run some fuel stabilizer into the tank to help prevent high water content and cause stale fuel. Usually proir to a track day, I'll drive the car for a week on my commute to waste all the fuel and get some fresh fuel into the tank.

Ah didn't know that, thanks!


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[derbo]

Ah didn't know that, thanks!


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Some reflection of my habits of the past year, I think quarterly drives with this car emptying its fuel tank is a must. :)


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[rkneeshaw]

I can't believe you can resist going almost 3 months without driving that baby!

[derbo]

I can't believe you can resist going almost 3 months without driving that baby!

I get the itch, but here is the situation:

The ZHP sits at my parents garage in San Francisco. I live across the bay bridge in Richmond. It's only 14 miles, but it can take 45minutes up to well over an hour to reach my parents. Whenever I do visit my parents, it's usually on weekdays. The amount of time to take the car out, and then have to return the car back to my parents garage is a large pain in the ass. I guess that's what you get for free storage. :)

Someday I'll have a 2-car garage where my gf's E90 and my E46 will be able to sit so it will be far easier to take it out for a spin.

For now, quarterly drives makes sense.

[derbo]

http://i.imgur.com/Fyf3GUah.jpg


GF found an amazing frame. She also did a great B&W edit of the photos from our last track day on memorial day. Now it goes above the headboard in the bedroom :) Our version of "Hers & His"

[johnrando]

Nice!

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[Vas]

Thumbs up

[BMWCurves]

I like the rustic frames

[derbo]

I got my results back from Blackstone.

It's nice to know my engine is healthy! :)

http://i.imgur.com/3fEOpAY.png

[san]

Nice report!


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[derbo]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161114/ec78fdd62f2075d092b1f3e709733638.jpg

:)


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[BMWCurves]

Looking good :thumbsup

[johnrando]

+1

[bcleaver]

Car's looking good man.

[derbo]

Thanks fellas!!! This car might be shifting to daily duty soon if i can't find the right car to replace my TDI.


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[derbo]

Update: I'm daily driving it again!

I driven more miles in the past 4 days than in the past 3months. I'm still on my APEX ARC8s and the Dunlop Starspec Z1s from 2012 are near the end of its life. I will need tires soon and I'm thinking the PSS will be a better choice than true track tire. I haven't been doing as many track days and I think I would enjoy it more on the weekends if it was on a more street friendly tire.

Tirerack has a sale till the 12th for PSSs so I may get new tires soon.



Pic for attention. :)

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

http://i.imgur.com/D1DSxqeh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/lEdBlg9h.jpg

[Vas]

Would you put new tires on the arc8 or the style 135?

[derbo]

Would you put new tires on the arc8 or the style 135?

Planning to put them on the ARC8. It's about about roughly $300-400 difference in price between 245/40/17 and stock 18 tire staggered sizes for the PSS.

[BMWCurves]

Love the way the car looks with those ARC8s

[NoVAphotog]

Love the way the car looks with those ARC8s

+1

#flatface siblings...

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[slater]

+1

#flatface siblings...


...can i play too? :)

[derbo]

I wish I could do the profile3 but I would rub like no other during track days..

[az3579]

...can i play too? :)

I guess I must as well, represent the anthracite club... at the hotel right before a track day. :)

https://c6.staticflickr.com/1/515/31515934325_da221acde5_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Q1Xph2)0522161913 (https://flic.kr/p/Q1Xph2) by botond.pal (https://www.flickr.com/photos/65070296@N06/), on Flickr

[Vas]

I thiught those were hyper black

[derbo]

Anthracite ftw


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[NoVAphotog]

I guess I must as well, represent the anthracite club... at the hotel right before a track day. :)

https://c6.staticflickr.com/1/515/31515934325_da221acde5_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Q1Xph2)0522161913 (https://flic.kr/p/Q1Xph2) by botond.pal (https://www.flickr.com/photos/65070296@N06/), on Flickr

Mmmmm

[az3579]

I thiught those were hyper black

Yeah you're right. They're so similar I forget they make anthracite.
They look the same color to me, just one is shinier.

[derbo]

Yeah you're right. They're so similar I forget they make anthracite.
They look the same color to me, just one is shinier.

Anthracite is dirty hyper black. :)

[derbo]

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

Tires are a bit low for rain. :rofl

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

[johnrando]

Good news ur back to DD

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[Vas]

More skids

[derbo]

Good news ur back to DD

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It really is a struggle driving this car everyday. /endsarcasm


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[Rovert]

More skids

I concur! I completely concur!