Just another ZHP Build

[MiniD]

As mentioned in my New Member thread, I come from 2 E36 M3's, so they ZHP is a nice change! I took delivery of the car on Feb. 9th, finally fulfilling my dream of owning a ZHP.

Car details:
03; Silvergray
Silver Cube Trim
132k miles
Alcantara Interior
All stock (*despite red-clear-red tails)

My first modification - clear sides. I bought these for $13 shipped from an E46F member. Upon opening the box, I noticed the corners had a BMW part # type sticker on them. Can anyone confirm if they're OEM or not?

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Thoughts on my side markers - they look a bit weathered. They are cheap to replace, but is it worth it? Wonder if I could take a headlight restoration kit to them.

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Going to de-badge the 330i today.

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Love the silver gauge rings.

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Following images taken in the Oak Ridge Nat. Laboratory area (One word - SCARY!!).

Front bumper trim piece has been ordered to replace damage from PO.

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Steering wheel shows some wear. Hopefully can bring myself to order a Coby replacement this week.

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I have a brand new ZHP knob ready to take the place of this E46 M3 shift knob (Why someone would replace a ZHP knob...on a ZHP, not sure..), but unfortunately, it seems the M3 knob has been glued on. Not sure what I'm going to do about this.

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Ordered, but not here: Black grills, front trim piece, laminx fog light covers (2-12).
Here, but needs to be installed: ZHP Knob, UUC Clutch Stop.

[danewilson77]

Absolute perfection. Wish I had TiAg....

[MiniD]

Thanks, Dane. I had my sites on a few Imolas, but could not pass the deal up on this car.

[Hermes]

looking good so far, keep it up. As for the p/n - maybe... but I would call a dealership and ask because when I replaced the ones on my Ci the p/n on the back of the light was not the same as the real p/n

[zj96sc]

Nice! What makes you think the knob has been glued on? Having come from E36s I'm sure you know the process and that they can be stuck on there pretty good....can you actually see glue?

You could give the alcantara restoration a shot, can't hurt much if you are definitely getting it rewrapped.

Pretty cool shots. I've rolled right through there a couple times on the way to Windrock.

[MiniD]

I've tried to tear it off, my Father, my brother - no one can get the thing off. Twist, pull, tug, you name it, we've tried. Yeah, I might give it a try, but it's pretty rough. Did you sell your CSL's?

[kayger12]

Second gear and pull straight up. 80 pounds of upward pressure, iirc. It can feel like it's on there pretty good.

If that doesn't do it, then it's on there with an adhesive-- which would suck.

Beautiful car. Best of luck with her.

[Hermes]

Second gear and pull straight up. 80 pounds of upward pressure, iirc. It can feel like it's on there pretty good.

If that doesn't do it, then it's on there with an adhesive-- which would suck.

+1 - I will also add this: open your sunroof and straddle the center console to give you some added leverage to work with

[zj96sc]

It also helps to put a pretty sharp impulse on it, not just a steady hard pull.

I did not sell my CSLs, they're stacked up in my garage. The tires are worn out, which the PO did not tell me until I was in Raleigh. TDBM, but bad on me for not asking for pics. You want em (wheels)? haha

[MiniD]

Yeah, PM incoming..

[cakM3]

Car looks great :thumbsup

[Ryans323i]

Very clean car. And excellent pictures as well!

[iZHP]

Give that shifter another good tug! But don't pull straight upward towards your face lol.

And try the Magic Eraser sponge on your wheel before re-wrapping, just to be sure.

Nice car! Good luck with it!


Absolute perfection. Wish I had TiAg....

This looks like a Silbergrau to me...

[Ryans323i]

............



This looks like a Silbergrau to me...

I'm sure Dane knew that, he's just spits random facts sometimes!

[danewilson77]

I'm sure Dane knew that, he's just spits random facts sometimes!

Yeah......either one....I just miss my TiAg.....:0). Doidn't think too much before typing it. I just see silver...

[MiniD]

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Wiped off the steering wheel yesterday. Didn't spend hardly any time and made a world of difference.

Also, de-badged the car. Took quite a while, and I can still see the outline, but after a wash and a wax or buff I'm sure that'll be taken care of.

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Still need to install my UUC clutch stop (Anyone done this?) as well as my ZHP knob. Hopefully some parts will show up today. Ordered M valve stem caps last night as well.

[zj96sc]

For my clutch stop I just kind of took a WAG on the position and locked it down. Just make sure you have definite play between the bottom of the pedal travel and the start of your friction point.

I ended up lowering it one full turn yesterday because I had what I felt was inappropriately high shift effort to get into gear from a standstill. Still trying to determine if it got better or if I was just freaking myself out.

[johnrando]

Looks good! BTW, side markers are an easy replace, not expensive, and really will improve the look.

[MiniD]

Finally got the ZHP knob in. Feels so much better. Note the clean alcantara wheel. Used dish soap on a rag.

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Installed my Lamin-x fog light covers. I ordered the blue ones which give the fogs a white, xenon type tint to them. I am somewhat pleased, but am going to order the actual bulbs soon. I got on the interstate today behind a salt truck. Insert aggravated face..

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De-badged as posted earlier. Also snuck dad's M5 in the photo.

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Got my black grills from Khoalty. They'll have to wait until end of the week for instillation.

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Still need to do my clutch stop as well.

[MiniD]

I must say, I am LOVING the car. I have always wanted a ZHP, but was a bit nervous on how I'd like the transition from my highly modified M3. The car is just so smooth, the interior rocks, and you can't beat the looks. My brother might actually pop his M3 on the market and purchase a ZHP! My Dad parks his M5 and takes the ZHP every chance he can get (not much!).

[MiniD]

I spoke too soon. Black grills installed and better fog light photos.

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Can't wait for the center plastic trim piece to arrive from Pelican Parts. It sure is taking a while. Slowly I'll slow down on exterior items and focus on performance.

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Lamin-x fogs - images do make fogs appear more blue than their true color.

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[wsmeyer]

Still need to install my UUC clutch stop (Anyone done this?) as well as my ZHP knob. Hopefully some parts will show up today. Ordered M valve stem caps last night as well.

On my 2006 the threaded hole that it goes into is not open on the other side so the UUC was too long to allow the car to start even all the way down. I didn't want to remove the clutch switch so I cut about 3/8" of the stop. Even then I had to forgo the lock nut and screw the stop all the way down against the floor for the car to start. At that point I'm only reducing the travel about 1" but it is still a tremendous difference in feel - in a good way. Still HIGHLY recommend the mod, second only to Shark.

William.




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[Oli77]

Is it silvergray or Tinanium silver?

Looks great either way!

[MiniD]

Meyer, thanks for the info. I noticed the UUC stopper was pretty big.

The car is Silvergray! Just sent offer on a GroupeM intake..

[danewilson77]

I must say, I am LOVING the car. I have always wanted a ZHP, but was a bit nervous on how I'd like the transition from my highly modified M3. The car is just so smooth, the interior rocks, and you can't beat the looks. My brother might actually pop his M3 on the market and purchase a ZHP! My Dad parks his M5 and takes the ZHP every chance he can get (not much!).

I will bump this post, once a week, until I am zhpless.

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[ryankokesh]

Hahaha...

Absolutely beautiful car! That color is just stunning! Very jealous you're in TN and can actually work on your car without freezing to death! :)

[Taliben]

Hahaha...

Absolutely beautiful car! That color is just stunning! Very jealous you're in TN and can actually work on your car without freezing to death! :)

Not at all. I'm down south in Memphis and its freezing as hell with no garage, I can't imagine Knoxville with the higher elevation.

[ryankokesh]

Oh, well that makes me feel better then :D jk...


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[derbo]

I love silver gray. Was my first color choice. Car is coming along nicely!!!


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[MiniD]

I ordered carbon fiber splitters, carbon fiber roundels, fogs, and different headlight bulbs from Khoalty last night!

[nike001]

What color did you Lamin-X your fogs with?

[zj96sc]

What color did you Lamin-X your fogs with?



Installed my Lamin-x fog light covers. I ordered the blue ones which give the fogs a white, xenon type tint to them. I am somewhat pleased, but am going to order the actual bulbs soon.

Presume this is Lamin-x's "Optic Blue"

http://www.lamin-x.com/BMW-E46-Sedan-01-06-Fog-Light-Covers-p/b111.htm

[Ryans323i]

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I really like this shot! Grills look great!


I ordered carbon fiber splitters, carbon fiber roundels, fogs, and different headlight bulbs from Khoalty last night!

Oooo, excited to see these on.

[nike001]

Gotcha. I have yellow lamin-x on mine now and love it. Just wish that the film was a bit bigger so that it actually covered everything.

[zj96sc]

Gotcha. I have yellow lamin-x on mine now and love it. Just wish that the film was a bit bigger so that it actually covered everything.

Concur, I feel the same way about mine. I am still debating buying a whole sheet of yellow and doing it on my own, but I'm also leaning towards projectors and HIDs to it may be a moot point.

[MiniD]

Yeah, Optic Blue.

I agree on covering the whole foglight. I screwed by tabs up too. Wish they didn't have the tabs.

Does anyone have experience with the carbon splitters?

[MiniD]

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Got these M valve stem caps today in the mail! Came with a cool keychain as well. For $8, the quality seems great.

Front end shot!

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[danewilson77]

:like

[nike001]

Nice! Our cars are almost twins :)

[gr330zhp]

Nice car! First time I've seen a ZHP without Xenons, kinda cool, rare :)

[danewilson77]

Nice car! First time I've seen a ZHP without Xenons, kinda cool, rare :)

Bosses zhp had halogens.

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[az3579]

Bosses zhp had halogens.

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Were they halogens with projectors? Those are pretty rare. I thought he had the Xenons.

Learned something new.


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[gr330zhp]

Bosses zhp had halogens.

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Wow really? I thought all Coupes came standard with Xenons. I too learned something new :)

[nike001]

I've only seen a few with halogens. Terras car had halogens at first IIRC

[derbo]

halogen projectors are super rare! lol.

[az3579]

Stathi,
The facelift coupes had projectors as standard. Xenon was still an option. I've seen a few halogen-equipped E46 facelift coupes roaming around. There is no way to tell if the lights are off.

Halogens in ZHP trim are very rare. It seems most of the Performance Package cars had a good amount of options since it was in that price point where the buyers had the money to spare. That's why most of the non Performance Package cars had halogens; they were still in the $3x,000 range.


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[danewilson77]

Welll....after looking at his thread....he has projectors.....

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?979-Marcus-s-Imola-Red-ZHP-(2005-BMW-E46-330-ZHP-Coupe)

But I swear he said they were halogen.

[az3579]

Welll....after looking at his thread....he has projectors.....

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?979-Marcus-s-Imola-Red-ZHP-(2005-BMW-E46-330-ZHP-Coupe)

But I swear he said they were halogen.

All the facelift coupes had projectors. Not all of them were Xenon, so that is entirely possible.


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[cakM3]

Interesting how you can see the 330i shadow....I actually like it. :)

[Hermes]

Didn't know the boss had halogens... on a side note, Lawrence has halogens. I'm gonna try to convince him to get some FX-R or find a wrecked M3 to cannibalize


To return to this:


Does anyone have experience with the carbon splitters?

There are some members with them, maybe start a new thread as they might not see this one

[MiniD]

Will do, thanks.

To hop back on topic, what are my best options for wanting to switch to Xenons. I don't want to do the HID thing.

Should I try to source a pair from a wrecked E46 (facelift sedan)? I just need the inner part, correct? My headlight lenses are seriously perfect.

Also, has anyone had issues with Pelican Parts - I placed an order there 2 weeks ago and still have not got my shipment. My Dad has ordered Porsche parts with no issues.

My bank account shows they have processed my payment, but I didn't get an e-mail confirmation (didn't register). Hopefully the part was just back ordered or something.

[Hermes]

What exactly do you mean by xenon but not HID? Are you saying color but not intensity of light?

[MiniD]

I meant I don't want to do the headlights I have now + ricey HID's. I want the true OEM xenons + projectors.

[nike001]

If all goes well today, I'll have my OEM xenon set up for sale. PM me if you're interested.

[spencers]

Also, has anyone had issues with Pelican Parts - I placed an order there 2 weeks ago and still have not got my shipment. My Dad has ordered Porsche parts with no issues.

I've never, ever had an issue with Pelican. Give them a call. Their sales support is very friendly.

[zj96sc]

Ditto. Probably placed a dozen or more orders, never an issue.

[MiniD]

Got my carbon fiber splitters in the mail today along with my carbon fiber blue and white roundels, new fog and head light bulbs.

Pretty impressed on the quality of the carbon fiber for the price. Pictures will come tomorrow. Now, any idea how to mount them...

Also, I really do need to call Pelican. Can't believe that piece isn't here yet.

Next week, I plan to cut my resonators out. Also, I'm looking at a used ECIS intake.

[danewilson77]

Got my carbon fiber splitters in the mail today along with my carbon fiber blue and white roundels, new fog and head light bulbs.

Pretty impressed on the quality of the carbon fiber for the price. Pictures will come tomorrow. Now, any idea how to mount them...

Also, I really do need to call Pelican. Can't believe that piece isn't here yet.

Next week, I plan to cut my resonators out. Also, I'm looking at a used ECIS intake.

How to mount what? Splitters?

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[MiniD]

Yeah!

[danewilson77]

Yeah!

I used three bolts underneath and a bead of beta-link up top.

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[ryankokesh]

Yeah, I've ordered from pelican many times and not had a problem. That sucks :-/


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[MiniD]

Got my carbon fiber splitters on today. They look awesome and I'm very pleased with them.

In addition, I have added my new fogs and headlight bulbs. They look great! Also, had a new window regulator installed.

My ECIS intake will be here Wednesday.

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[MiniD]

Guys, working on a teenage budget and don't want to spend money on replacing wheels (Although Paul's offer was tempting!).

With that said, what are your opinions on powdercoating wheels, and what color or shade would you recommend?

[johnrando]

I've always been a fan of gunmetal, but if you are going to powdercoat, maybe something custom and different than you can get buying "off the shelf" wheels.

WRT c/f splitters, could you provide a closer pic. Also, how much were they and did you like how they fit?

[MiniD]

John,

Thanks for the input. As for the splitters, I bought them from Khoalty (whom I've been very pleased with so far). They cost about $125 or so. I will post some closer ones tonight. Khoalty has their opinion on fitment when you view different parts (One of the reasons I like them - clean website, honest, good product photos etc.) - they said the fitment was perfect in their opinion. I had them professionally installed and there are a few small, tiny fitment issues where the splitters might have a small gap, but unless you're beyond a perfectionist, for the $125 or so, the carbon weave, and the fitment is great and I love them. They totally changed the car for me and I love my front end!

I snapped this today. Car is a mess. Between work and school, no time to wash it and it doesn't help it rains every other day.

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[zj96sc]

I've never really been a fan of splitters.....but those just work.

Plus they'd cover my horrific chin rash on my passenger side.

Damn you! must....not...spend...more...money

[MiniD]

D@mn you, Paul! LOL! You're to blame for my spent money :).

[spencers]

Wow. Now those splitters look proper

[e3thekid]

great lookin ZHP man! if you dont mind me asking, where did you pick those splitters up?

[spencers]

I think he mentioned Khoalty above the picture. If I recall, they cost him $125..

But I dunno :dunno

[derbo]

splitters are cool. Too bad I scrape going up my driveway already.


Soooooo you can sell me that white E36 M3 and gave some money for the grey one ;)

[MiniD]

E36 M3 is my brothers! It might be for sale soon.

I've had two myself.

[zj96sc]

I've had two myself.

Pretty funny, so have I. Great minds.

[MiniD]

I had my resonators deleted today. I also had my ECIS CAI installed. Not sure what difference the resonator deletion made because of my CAI, but I love it!

ECIS CAI -

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Here's what went in -

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CF close-up -

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What went out -

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[nike001]

Ah man. Perfect. I have questions for you.

First of all... Sound Clips please?!?!
-How much did this cost?
-Both resonators removed?
-Do you still get that DEEP and low exhaust note when cruising at ~2,000RPM?
-No X-pipe?

[danewilson77]

MiniD.... Your front bumper just made me sick to my stomach.

Goodnight.

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[ryankokesh]

Ah man. Perfect. I have questions for you.

First of all... Sound Clips please?!?!
-How much did this cost?
-Both resonators removed?
-Do you still get that DEEP and low exhaust note when cruising at ~2,000RPM?
-No X-pipe?

Yeah, so uh, I'm gonna be needing all this info too...


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[MiniD]

Ah man. Perfect. I have questions for you.

First of all... Sound Clips please?!?!
-How much did this cost?
-Both resonators removed?
-Do you still get that DEEP and low exhaust note when cruising at ~2,000RPM?
-No X-pipe?

Dalton,

I simply drove from the shop, to a fast food place, to home. Tornados expected tomorrow. Full-run down can be expected Sat PM. Videos with the GoPro Sunday. It cost me $40 because I work at the shop in the pictures. I am pretty sure both resonators were removed (it's what's in the pictures). I do have the deep sound from what I remember. It did make a difference - like I said, I wasn't able to tell much because of my CAI. I actually was going to have my exhaust done today and do my CAI this weekend so I could feel the difference. Went this afternoon to lunch with my girlfriend and came back and the CAI was already installed on my car. Nope, no x-pipe. I didn't really ask questions, I just took the welders advice. He does work on high dollar Porsche racecars and hotrods. He has real talent. He also did the E60 M5 and E92 M3 in the photos.

[MiniD]

MiniD.... Your front bumper just made me sick to my stomach.

Goodnight.

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What's wrong with my bumper? It's the favorite part of my car.

[nike001]

Great man! Thanks! Looking forward to videos since something like this has been in my plans for a long time, I'm just too nervous to do it in fear of it being done wrong or I don't like it. :thumbup

[johnrando]

Looking good. And, thanks for the close up of the splitters.

[cakM3]

hey MiniD, splitters look good :thumbsup

[jayjay_dee]

Finally, been looking for a pic with CF splitters from Khoalty...

and my list (to do/buy) keeps growing...

you have a very nice ZHP!!!

[MiniD]

Thanks everyone!

Exhaust videos coming soon.

[kayger12]

Jumping on the bandwagon of love here-- splitters look awesome.

[johnrando]

Jumping on the bandwagon of love here-- splitters look awesome.

+1. Strongly consider them after seeing those pics.

[ryankokesh]

What's wrong with my bumper? It's the favorite part of my car.

I'm thinking Dane means sick to his stomach in a good way. As in, "Dayum, that bumper is sick!"

And now I add splitters to the list... I think khoalty just made bank because of those pictures.

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[danewilson77]

Yes...that was it. My bumper looks like it belongs on a car, featured in ....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmlTGeKL4os

[ryankokesh]

lol, rock chips?

[danewilson77]

lol, rock chips?

Yes.. Mainly... Then the ghetto black part I plan to get fixed properly. The thing is this. If it gets messed up, I don't care. If it gets messed up after I repair... I'll be pissed.

That's the only reason I haven't fixed. In my opinion, it doesn't detract from the beauty, and I still DD it 100 miles each day.

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[ryankokesh]

black part? the mesh or the strip?

And yeah, that's why, although it'll look much better, I'm not rushing to get my front end painted...

[zj96sc]

Ever considered getting the whole thing resprayed, but with the lower 2 or 3" color matched in line-x? If you're pounding those kind of miles at your ride height I understand why you want something a little more robust down on the road surface.

We should have a "who DDs the most" thread. I think you won already though. I thought I was up there at 40-45/day.

[danewilson77]

Ever considered getting the whole thing resprayed, but with the lower 2 or 3" color matched in line-x? If you're pounding those kind of miles at your ride height I understand why you want something a little more robust down on the road surface.

We should have a "who DDs the most" thread. I think you won already though. I thought I was up there at 40-45/day.

Great idea. 30k/yr.

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[MiniD]

Thanks, Dane.

As far as DD concerns go - I do a lot of driving. Between HS, girlfriend's house on opposite side of Knoxville, work, the miles have gone up rather quickly.

I haven't been updating lately because I've been busy. I still need to do the videos of my new exhaust-intake set up. I bought a suction cup mount for my GoPro just for it!

I bought some ACS replica pedals from a buddy at Cars and Coffee Saturday, and I still have to install my carbon fiber grills. I had a bit of a boo-boo pulling in the garage last night (yeah, yeah..), but everything seems to be OK!

[MiniD]

BTW - As far as rock chips go, I'd be lying if I said that wasn't a factor in getting rid of my crazy modified E36 M3 (for the ZHP). I didn't want to get the front end re-sprayed because it was old, and black, and a difficult black at that (Cosmos).

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7172/6757920765_71a2890ec9_b.jpg

Not going to lie - I do miss it... a little.

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[MiniD]

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[danewilson77]

Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn.^Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice.

[MiniD]

Thanks, Dane.

Still need to get around to install some parts laying on my desk..

[danewilson77]

Thanks, Dane.

Still need to get around to install some parts laying on my desk..

Dhu eeet.

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[MiniD]

Decided to install my carbon fiber roundels, as well as paint my faded lower mesh grill today. Picture on the roundels later.

I bought a set of ACS rep pedals from a friend. How in the world do you install the dead pedal?

Masking off the front end -

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7052/6828428706_97e2fae8a5_b.jpg

Cool shot -

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7182/6974551361_dd68d4ff34_b.jpg

Coated -

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7203/6974550825_5ccd5e1057_b.jpg

After -

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7060/6828429218_8e4f9c1c67_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7038/6974551841_710c423491_b.jpg

[danewilson77]

I know that my dead pedal just got screwed into the OEM one.

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[328ioc]

Well I think I know what splitters I will be getting now. I have also thought about the resonator delete so I'm definitely looking forward to those sound clips.

[johnrando]

Yes, just screw the deal pedal in.

[MiniD]

Well, since my OEM dead pedal is all screwed up, I went ahead and bought the OEM M3 dead pedal (along with the dented trim piece on the front bumper). Thank goodness for cost parts.

[MiniD]

Haven't had time to do much stuff to my ZHP. Tomorrow, Spring Break starts so I will have time to do some instillations. I also plan to clean it up!

Took some quick shots and a shot of my new M dead pedal.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7057/6840221190_35cbfb47f0.jpg

Car sits weird in photo because of driveway..

CF Khoalty roundels!

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7060/6840221292_532584fc39.jpg

Engine bay picture -

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7192/6840221418_ecca1ca2c3.jpg

OEM E46 M3 dead pedal! Can't wait to install this. Question, has anyone installed one of these, and how hard was it to do so?

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7058/6840221520_57b7023198.jpg

[wsmeyer]

OEM E46 M3 dead pedal! Can't wait to install this. Question, has anyone installed one of these, and how hard was it to do so?

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7058/6840221520_57b7023198.jpg

I never knew it was a whole different footwell? :drool

I google'd it and only found people talking about it for 4 door sedans. Any body know if there is such a thing for coupe's? Convertibles?

William.

[zhp43867]

Of course! It is primarily an M3 part which also came on some limited M sport package sedans (I presume).

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330Ci-M54_3.0L/Interior/Pedal/ES110743/

[spencers]

I never knew it was a whole different footwell? :drool

I google'd it and only found people talking about it for 4 door sedans. Any body know if there is such a thing for coupe's? Convertibles?

William.

Yep, I put one in my coupe :)

[spencers]

OEM E46 M3 dead pedal! Can't wait to install this. Question, has anyone installed one of these, and how hard was it to do so?

Very easy

Oops double post

[wsmeyer]

I'm so stoked. I just received my pedal set today and the dead pedal bothered me as they usually looked 'tacked on'. When I Google'd it it came up on Turner:

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-2727-e46-sedan-m-aluminum-footrest-dead-pedal-4-door-only.aspx

but it says in uppercase - "NO 2 DOOR COUPE OR CONVERTIBLE"

It is a different part number on ECS though. Ordering one now...

William.

[wsmeyer]

Yep, I put one in my coupe :)

The whole trim / pedal assembly or just the pedal?

William.


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[cakM3]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7038/6974551841_710c423491_b.jpg

MiniD... I have to say, your neighborhood makes a great backdrop for your ZHP :) Car looks amazing! :thumbsup

[johnrando]

William, I'm not 100% sure but some dead pedals, like the M3, recommend removing your old one completely and replacing it. Others, like mine, you just screw on top of the old and it looks just fine. EDIT: couldn't get a better pic off cell phone with car in garage. BTW, the seat doesn't look like that, it's just light reflecting.

http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/johnrando/2012-03-16081737.jpg

[spencers]

The whole trim / pedal assembly or just the pedal?

William.

The entire assembly

[MiniD]

Pretty proud of myself. Not going to lie - I'm no mechanic, but I feel accomplished!

For something that seems somewhat easy, it was difficult (in the beginning). The OEM E46 M3 dead pedal will look sweet next to my ACS (rep) pedals!

I found this DIY on E46F to be the most helpful - http://www.e46fanatics.com/howto/howtodetail.php?howto_id=16.

Now for the photos. It's weird; the dead pedal looks like it's uneven in the photos, but I think that's because it's rounded to the side of the car.

Here's the carnage. The OEM dead pedal was a bit worn and was broken. I first attempted at trying to rip it out, then decided to google a DIY, haha.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7256/6855636316_ee089d2400_b.jpg

After removing the screws, you have to take off the door trim piece. This is vital! If I knew this, I would have finished quicker.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7242/6855636118_35cff17508_b.jpg

Don't forget to check if the cabin hood latch pops the hood!

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6056/7001751225_27e0feae7f_b.jpg

Finished and installed.

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6051/7001750939_5496444c67_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7237/7001751037_5d40b42f4e_b.jpg

Definitely need to clean the dead pedal off and install the ACS reps! Should be looking good when finished.

[nike001]

Awesome! This has been on my to-do list for a while now..

[johnrando]

Nice!

[MiniD]

I replaced the old amber bulbs with some silver bulbs from Autozone.

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6222/6866704740_4bde53956c_b.jpg

I believe my tails are OEM. They were on the car when purchased. The pieces on the trunk are faded, do you all think they can be brought back to look new like the actual tail-lights with a head-light restoration kit?

[MiniD]

This morning I saw an e46 on CL, sent him a txt asking him if he would be interested in trading my ZHP wheels for his CSLs. He later responds he totaled his car last night. I ended up getting a KILLER deal on a set of staggered CSLs. Now my plan is to run my new CSL's and save up to have my 135's completely re-finished and then sell my CSLs for a pretty big profit. They also came with new tires.

I plan to get an oil change this week + the euro coding on the lights.

Also, any help related to the question in my last post regarding my tail lights would be greatly appreciated!

[nike001]

This morning I saw an e46 on CL, sent him a txt asking him if he would be interested in trading my ZHP wheels for his CSLs. He later responds he totaled his car last night. I ended up getting a KILLER deal on a set of staggered CSLs. Now my plan is to run my new CSL's and save up to have my 135's completely re-finished and then sell my CSLs for a pretty big profit. They also came with new tires.

I plan to get an oil change this week + the euro coding on the lights.

Also, any help related to the question in my last post regarding my tail lights would be greatly appreciated!

Wow. May I ask how much you got the CSL's for? Were the BMW or replicas?

Regarding the tail lights... look for BMW markings like part numbers. If they're depo, I believe that there would be DEPO markings on the inner bottom of the tail lights that are on the body (not the trunk ones)

My trunk pieces are fading AND leaking water.. so I'm looking for replacements. Just hard to find those without having to purchase the whole kit.

[MiniD]

They are replicas!

Yeah, it stinks. I do believe mine are OEM. If you ever find someone selling pairs without the kit, let me know.

My CSL's are 225-40 on the front (18's), and 245-40 on the back. My buddy is selling 1" (25.4mm) spacers. Would these fit on my car? Could I use them on the front and or rear? Would it look good, etc, how would it look? I'm a newb at wheel stuff..

[MiniD]

TEASER!!

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5235/7049314929_8dcfd1e188_z.jpg

[jayjay_dee]

Wow, CSLs are on already...

[MiniD]

More pictures tomorrow!

[danewilson77]

TEASER!!

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5235/7049314929_8dcfd1e188_z.jpg

That really look sanitary Mini. I mean super, duper clean!

HTC Thunderbolt+TT

[derbo]

that is a good teaser. Can't wait for more pics :)

[BRGcoopahS]

TEASER!!

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5235/7049314929_8dcfd1e188_z.jpg

Those look amazing. There is a guy in my town with a silver grey zhp sedan like yours who also has CSL rims on his. They look even more amazing in person.

[MiniD]

And here are the pictures!

I tried to read up on detailing. I think it'll be my new hobby. Another expensive hobby - great.

Did a two step wash and buffed the car and plan to apply wax tomorrow.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5444/6909427378_925d13a3e1_c.jpg

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5335/7055517027_995b626a1a_c.jpg

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5275/6909428668_597555415a_c.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7037/7055518427_405bd0465b_c.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7187/6909429816_2c138abf0a_c.jpg

I can't wait to hit my wheels with the Sonax I ordered along with a cool wheel brush. My order should be here Monday.

Tomorrow, I'm going to re-store the moldings, apply wax, and finish the windows and interior.

Also, today I was digging around in our boxes of detailing stuff and found a green bottle which ended up being a OEM BMW trim cleaner. I didn't use it but it's pretty cool looking. I'll post my results tomorrow with photos.

[derbo]

They are replicas!

Yeah, it stinks. I do believe mine are OEM. If you ever find someone selling pairs without the kit, let me know.

My CSL's are 225-40 on the front (18's), and 245-40 on the back. My buddy is selling 1" (25.4mm) spacers. Would these fit on my car? Could I use them on the front and or rear? Would it look good, etc, how would it look? I'm a newb at wheel stuff..

Front the looks of it, that 25mm spacer will push the entire wheel 1inch out. Measure how much room you have. I think the rim will most likely poke out and look a little funny based on the pictures you have currently. The rims look great!


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[MiniD]

Yeah, I'm going to pass on the spacers!

[nike001]

Damn, I need CSL wheels now. Maybe I can buy these from you when you're done with them :D

[MiniD]

I got my Sonax today. Impressive stuff!

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5191/6916322304_38c6bb1041_b.jpg

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5344/7062404387_68749af723_b.jpg

Then Sonax'd the wheels..

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7258/7062405447_365b64db02_b.jpg

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5339/6916326120_4378372a0a_b.jpg

[zhpnsnv]

Beautiful. What kind of csls are those? Sizes front and rear and offset?

[jayjay_dee]

last 2 pics are money!!!

[jayjay_dee]

Just to share, I cant decide which splitters to order from Khoalty as stocks are back for both ABS plastic and CF, so i went back to this thread and boom...
this pic helped me decide... thanks MiniD...

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6056/7001751225_27e0feae7f_b.jpg

[MiniD]

I'm not sure on the specs of the wheels. I got them off CL.

Jay - Enjoy! I'd recommend having them professionally installed. I have had no issues thus far.

[MiniD]

Going to test drive an E46 M3 Saturday. :X

[derbo]

Don't like your zhp anymore?!


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[tripod06]

those CSLs a gorgeous! looks like the concavity isn't bad at all. i love it! if those rears are 9.5 i'm definitely going 10 haha

[MiniD]

No no! I love my ZHP. Just going for a test drive, gauging interest on the M3 as I make take the plunge sooner or later.

Might pick up some local H&R races tomorrow. Anyone have photos installed on a ZHP?

[johnrando]

Gonna ask you the same question I asked Jayjay... mine just came in and they look like they need a lot of work to fit properly. How was yours and do you have any tips?

[jayjay_dee]

John, i just got my splitters and I test fitted them on my sedan, they are 1/2 inch too long... other than that issue, they fit nice....

[danewilson77]

John, i just got my splitters and I test fitted them on my sedan, they are 1/2 inch too long... other than that issue, they fit nice....

Yup.

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[jayjay_dee]

After looking again at MiniD's closeup pics of the splitters, I went back to the garage and fitted again my splitters...

As long as I install them like below, they should be fine, no noticeable gap...

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6056/7001751225_27e0feae7f_b.jpg

I will try to put them on tomorrow morning.

"Work from home" ftw!!!

MiniD, sorry for thread hijack...

[danewilson77]

After looking again at MiniD's closeup pics of the splitters, I went back to the garage and fitted again my splitters...

As long as I install them like below, they should be fine, no noticeable gap...

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6056/7001751225_27e0feae7f_b.jpg

I will try to put them on tomorrow morning.

"Work from home" ftw!!!

MiniD, sorry for thread hijack...

So.... You're gonna leave the gap on the inner edge, correct?

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[carsontl]

So.... You're gonna leave the gap on the inner edge, correct?

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Is it possible to divide the gap so it is a bit out on both sides and hides the gap for the most part? Or is the gap that big?

[MiniD]

That "gap" isn't even noticeable to me. :shrug:

[MiniD]

Well guys...I graduate High School tomorrow! Been busy - no updates.

I've began to push my car for sale locally. I miss my M3s and am trying to get into an E46 M3. : - / : - )

[johnrando]

Well guys...I graduate High School tomorrow! Been busy - no updates.

I've began to push my car for sale locally. I miss my M3s and am trying to get into an E46 M3. : - / : - )

Congrats, and GL w/ur search.

[MiniD]

Guys---

I've decided to keep my ZHP. Here's a list of summer projects I hope to complete in the near future.
1. Powder coat CSL wheels a silver-grey type color (matte).
2. Paint calipers yellow.
3. Use OEM Mtech Cloth from E30/E36s to make shift boot/e-brake boot!
4. New steering wheel.

[sna77]

Just to share, I cant decide which splitters to order from Khoalty as stocks are back for both ABS plastic and CF, so i went back to this thread and boom...
this pic helped me decide... thanks MiniD...

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6056/7001751225_27e0feae7f_b.jpg

car looks great--but those are the wrong clear front lights. those are the silver ones that match 03 330s with silver headlight trim. you need the black corners. the front end will flow much better! turner sells the right ones

[danewilson77]

car looks great--but those are the wrong clear front lights. those are the silver ones that match 03 330s with silver headlight trim. you need the black corners. the front end will flow much better! turner sells the right ones

Agree.

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[nike001]

car looks great--but those are the wrong clear front lights. those are the silver ones that match 03 330s with silver headlight trim. you need the black corners. the front end will flow much better! turner sells the right ones

IIRC, he did this on purpose.

[MiniD]

Didn't do it on purpose, I just got them for $6 shipped off E46F. I don't are if they're pink, they're $6 and they're OEM!

[sna77]

Didn't do it on purpose, I just got them for $6 shipped off E46F. I don't are if they're pink, they're $6 and they're OEM!

Gotcha. Add these to your wishlist then. :thumbsup. You'll like the front end of your car a whole lot better.

TMS sells OEM corners. BTW, ULO is the OEM Manufacturer of these:
http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-1137-e46-sedan-2002-05-clear-front-turn-signals-pair.aspx

Also noticed that you bought the Autozone bulbs for the lights. Those glow blue, right? Save up for some silver that bulbs that blink amber (legal):

Part # 63120420391. The individual bulbs for front / rear are (type 7507-for use with OEM clears) part # 63217160897 if you need to replace a single bulb...

http://www.bigpatsfans.com/bmw-silver-kit.jpg

for comparison...
http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6056/7001751225_27e0feae7f_b.jpg

vs:

http://bigpatsfans.com/blkcorner.jpg

[MiniD]

They glow just white/clear. They don't care in Tennessee. If I keep the car I'll look into those corners!