What's in your BMW 330 ZHP?

[AAZHP]

Didn't mean for the title to come off as Capital One Commercial. :rofl But I just wanted to see the feedback of what modification ZHP Owners currently have and what modifications they are looking to upgrade to in the near future and to why?

I currently have a 2004 330 ZHP with 115K on the Clock.

Performance Modifications:

Engine Mods:

Gruppe M Cold Air Intake (Sounds Epic) Horsepower Gains are outweighed by sound :rofl
Active Autowerke Performance Header
Active Autowerke Gen 3 Exhaust
Active Auowerke Custom Dyno Tune for 93 Octane, Gruppe M Intake, Performance Headers and Performance Muffler with (Emissions Check Engine Light Delete)

[Mike V]

Only mods so far on mine is a set of 17 x 8.5f / 9r SSR Comps for the nicer months and rials for winter. I'd like to eventually upgrade to the AA Gen 3. I had that on my E36 M3 and loved the sound, especially after it opened up a bit (few months). I feel the zhp would be perfect with ~70ish more hp so I hope to make that happen.

[kayger12]

Visually: Clear front bumper reflectors (already in), c/f black/white roundels. cf splitters, cf grill on the way

Performance (But really just under-hood visual under the auspices of performance): Plan on doing the BMW performance intake and BMW cf strut bar later this year.

There's one other performance mod that might be there, but I'm going to ask about that one in a separate post in a moment.

[AAZHP]

Only mods so far on mine is a set of 17 x 8.5f / 9r SSR Comps for the nicer months and rials for winter. I'd like to eventually upgrade to the AA Gen 3. I had that on my E36 M3 and loved the sound, especially after it opened up a bit (few months). I feel the zhp would be perfect with ~70ish more hp so I hope to make that happen.

Awesome I love the SSR Comps they are so much Lighter than Stock Wheels. Yeah the Active Gen 3 Exhaust just complements the overall ZHP from that deep exotic sound, performance gains, and the Amazing Active Autowerke Exhaust Tips. I completely agree with you on the HP Spec. Going from Boost to Stock that Extra HP Gain is needed on the ZHPs.

[AAZHP]

Visually: Clear front bumper reflectors (already in), c/f black/white roundels. cf splitters, cf grill on the way

Performance (But really just under-hood visual under the auspices of performance): Plan on doing the BMW performance intake and BMW cf strut bar later this year.

There's one other performance mod that might be there, but I'm going to ask about that one in a separate post in a moment.

Awesome I like the C/F Theme that you going towards. I did the C/F Diffuser and it really cleans up the looks of the car. Good Stuff Captain

[kayger12]

Awesome I like the C/F Theme that you going towards. I did the C/F Diffuser and it really cleans up the looks of the car. Good Stuff Captain

Thanks, Viral. The car already had the c/f diffuser when I bought it-- it's so subtle against the Sparkling Graphite that I decided to roll the dice with the splitters and grill.

Kind of nervous about it-- don't want to go uglying up a beautiful ride. So worst case scenario someone gets some nice splitters and grills at a discount....

[AAZHP]

Thanks, Viral. The car already had the c/f diffuser when I bought it-- it's so subtle against the Sparkling Graphite that I decided to roll the dice with the splitters and grill.

Kind of nervous about it-- don't want to go uglying up a beautiful ride. So worst case scenario someone gets some nice splitters and grills at a discount....

Sparkling Graphite is one of my favorite colors and a rare one for the ZHP. Yeah C/F is a hit or miss on some cars. But I think it would complement the overall C/F Parts you have on your ZHP.

[kayger12]

Sparkling Graphite is one of my favorite colors and a rare one for the ZHP. Yeah C/F is a hit or miss on some cars. But I think it would complement the overall C/F Parts you have on your ZHP.

Thanks. I guess we'll all find out together!

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Looking forward to it. I live vicariously through all of you guys who mod your ZHPs.

[danewilson77]

See sig...

[az3579]

I would like to find an exhaust that is STX-compatible, is lighter, but isn't loud. I want to be able to hear the engine on the highway, but I do not want it to be obnoxious, which I'm finding all the exhausts I've looked at to be.

Do you have any sound clips of that Gen 3 exhaust?

[mimalmo]

KW V2 Coilovers
OEM M3 Strut Tower Bar
Gruppe M intake
OEM clear front corners, sides & RCR tails
Hardwired Escort Passport 7500S
iSimple iPod integration
Orion Predator V2 LED Angel Eyes
35% tint
Bimmian color matched license plate frame
front plate delete
Xenisis Tru-Match fogs
Black kidney grilles
Powerflex Front Control Arm Bushings

[shadowpuck]

no mods for me on the ZHP.....
all the mod money gets spent on the e36 track car.....:)

well, ok - i added the Dice Mediabridge to the radio in the ZHP, but that hardly counts.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Sounds like me, Shadow. All of my modding was done with the 335. If I feel the need for speed, I'll get in that one.

The ZHP will remain -- for the most part -- stock. A few visual cues here and there. Nothing major.

[shadowpuck]

agreed - marcus!

i've finally convinced myself (maybe maturity?!) that for my daily driver i'm happier if its stock......
i've modded the e36 track car pretty hard, and enjoy driving it; but, i'll fully admit that i enjoy the ZHP on the street much more......

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Likewise. I just love this ZHP for cruising.

Not sure if it's maturity. Maybe just the realization that you have two machines for two different things.

[danewilson77]

Naaa...must be maturity...

[pyreguy]

Orion Predator V2 LED Angel Eyes
LED tails
clear corners and repeaters
LED interior lights
yellow fog light bulbs with yellow lamin-x film
all-weather BMW floormats
metallic tint 30/20
H&R Sports
Eurosport intake
Shark Injector programming
CF Roundel on steering wheel
Europlate
UUC Shifter w/ DSSR (still waiting on shipping)

[badzhp]

Dinan- Intake/ exhaust/ TB/ stage 3 software / transmission software, Stett Perf. 2pc. Intake Boots- Performance Gearing 364 LSD- M3 strg wheel- Engine Brace ( forgot brand).

[danewilson77]

Dinan- Intake/ exhaust/ TB/ stage 3 software / transmission software, Stett Perf. 2pc. Intake Boots- Performance Gearing 364 LSD- M3 strg wheel- Engine Brace ( forgot brand).

I have all of the above except......

Dinan- Intake/ exhaust/ TB/ stage 3 software / transmission software, Stett Perf. 2pc. Intake Boots- Performance Gearing 364 LSD-Engine Brace ( forgot brand).

[az3579]

I would love that LSD, only with a ratio that's closer to stock. How much did that run you?

[AAZHP]

I would like to find an exhaust that is STX-compatible, is lighter, but isn't loud. I want to be able to hear the engine on the highway, but I do not want it to be obnoxious, which I'm finding all the exhausts I've looked at to be.

Do you have any sound clips of that Gen 3 exhaust?

I have provided a Link below of the Gen 3 Exhaust System on my ZHP. It's comparable to stock on Highway Cruising.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pO3YLRbjqcI&playnext=1&list=PL9A24505100AC8905&index=22


KW V2 Coilovers
OEM M3 Strut Tower Bar
Gruppe M intake
OEM clear front corners, sides & RCR tails
Hardwired Escort Passport 7500S
iSimple iPod integration
Orion Predator V2 LED Angel Eyes
35% tint
Bimmian color matched license plate frame
front plate delete
Xenisis Tru-Match fogs
Black kidney grilles
Powerflex Front Control Arm Bushings

Awesome Setup tastefully done captain.


no mods for me on the ZHP.....
all the mod money gets spent on the e36 track car.....:)

well, ok - i added the Dice Mediabridge to the radio in the ZHP, but that hardly counts.

It all starts with one mod which begins the cycle. On a side note what's in the that beastly E36 Track Car?


agreed - marcus!

i've finally convinced myself (maybe maturity?!) that for my daily driver i'm happier if its stock......
i've modded the e36 track car pretty hard, and enjoy driving it; but, i'll fully admit that i enjoy the ZHP on the street much more......


Likewise. I just love this ZHP for cruising.

Not sure if it's maturity. Maybe just the realization that you have two machines for two different things.

The ZHP is one of the nicest looking cars from factory but we all mod to individualize our vehicle to our lifestyle and our perception of the right look some are performance drive and some are looks driven and some like myself like both.


Orion Predator V2 LED Angel Eyes
LED tails
clear corners and repeaters
LED interior lights
yellow fog light bulbs with yellow lamin-x film
all-weather BMW floormats
metallic tint 30/20
H&R Sports
Eurosport intake
Shark Injector programming
CF Roundel on steering wheel
Europlate (not installed yet)
UUC Shifter w/ DSSR (still waiting on shipping)

Awesome actually need to invest in some all weather mats myself just bought new floor mats from BMW and they are $$$.


Dinan- Intake/ exhaust/ TB/ stage 3 software / transmission software, Stett Perf. 2pc. Intake Boots- Performance Gearing 364 LSD- M3 strg wheel- Engine Brace ( forgot brand).


I have all of the above except......

Dinan- Intake/ exhaust/ TB/ stage 3 software / transmission software, Stett Perf. 2pc. Intake Boots- Performance Gearing 364 LSD-Engine Brace ( forgot brand).

I don't think I could list all of my mods in my sig. well maybe.... if I use a size 1 font maybe. ;)

[danewilson77]

I was trying to be on the sly.....we should all have ///M steering wheel....

[jvr826]

2005 ZHP
Black Leather
Black Cube
Cold Weather
Xenon
Navigation (wtf was I thinking when I ordered this?)

Performance
SSR Comp-H, 18x8.5 all around currently wearing Bridgestone RE-11 255/35/18
TC Kline S/A suspension with 500f 600r springs, Vorshlag Camber Plates, RTAB limiters
UUC Swaybarbarians Gen 2
Rogue Engineering Transmission Mounts
UUC Evo3 SSK, CDV delete
Stop-Tech SS Brake Lines
Axxis Ultimate Pads all around
BMW 3.46 Rear Diff with finned cover (oooh, ahhh!)

Track
Performance Friction PFC-01 brake pads all around
17x8.5 Kosei K1 Racing wearing 255/40/17 Nitto NT-01s (a bit too wide for these wheels)
Schroth Quick-Fit 4-pt ASR Harnesses

Bling
Black Grille
Carbon Fiber Roundel Overlays

Audio
BMW Nav + Sirius
Hybrid Audio Technologies Clarus 6.5 component speakers
Image Dynamics IDQ 12" D4.2 sub in a sealed enclosure
DLS Ultimate A5 amp
Audio Control EQX

Track mode at an autocross event (Photo KrisL)...
http://photos.linquist.net/2010/2010-08-21-Autocross-Test-Tune/IMG0602/977749940_Aia9a-L.jpg

Street mode...
http://jvrconsulting.com/Gallery/albums/album14/DSC_0007.sized.jpg

[danewilson77]

Car is :drool

Ima :gun1 you and tek eeet.

You a :pimp

**Feel free to post up in the intro thread.

[az3579]

I have provided a Link below of the Gen 3 Exhaust System on my ZHP. It's comparable to stock on Highway Cruising.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pO3YLRbjqcI&playnext=1&list=PL9A24505100AC8905&index=22


Do you have any vids while driving? That is what I'm really looking for, as I'll never reallly just sit there revving the car. lol

[mimalmo]

Sounds like a great setup jvr

[AAZHP]

2005 ZHP
Black Leather
Black Cube
Cold Weather
Xenon
Navigation (wtf was I thinking when I ordered this?)

Performance
SSR Comp-H, 18x8.5 all around currently wearing Bridgestone RE-11 255/35/18
TC Kline S/A suspension with 500f 600r springs, Vorshlag Camber Plates, RTAB limiters
UUC Swaybarbarians Gen 2
Rogue Engineering Transmission Mounts
UUC Evo3 SSK, CDV delete
Stop-Tech SS Brake Lines
Axxis Ultimate Pads all around
BMW 3.46 Rear Diff with finned cover (oooh, ahhh!)

Track
Performance Friction PFC-01 brake pads all around
17x8.5 Kosei K1 Racing wearing 255/40/17 Nitto NT-01s (a bit too wide for these wheels)
Schroth Quick-Fit 4-pt ASR Harnesses

Bling
Black Grille
Carbon Fiber Roundel Overlays

Audio
BMW Nav + Sirius
Hybrid Audio Technologies Clarus 6.5 component speakers
Image Dynamics IDQ 12" D4.2 sub in a sealed enclosure
DLS Ultimate A5 amp
Audio Control EQX

Track mode at an autocross event (Photo KrisL)...
http://photos.linquist.net/2010/2010-08-21-Autocross-Test-Tune/IMG0602/977749940_Aia9a-L.jpg

Street mode...
http://jvrconsulting.com/Gallery/albums/album14/DSC_0007.sized.jpg

Car looks fantastic :hi Loving both the Street and Track Set Up.


Do you have any vids while driving? That is what I'm really looking for, as I'll never reallly just sit there revving the car. lol

As for driving video I have a short clip of me going full throttle in "Mexico" when I had the Supercharger Kit on my car. You have to turn your speakers up for this clip. :hi


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDypludw-5U

[mimalmo]

I love going to Mexico.

[04ZHP_PDX]

Wow man. Looks and sounds great! Nice work!

[gr330zhp]

Performance mods---

Afe Stage 2 intake
Turner Motorsport lightweight underdrive pullies
CDV
B&M short shift kit

Thats about all

[danewilson77]

Performance mods---

Afe Stage 2 intake
Turner Motorsport lightweight underdrive pullies
CDV
B&M short shift kit

Thats about all

You have the CDV mod? Nice.....

[Jon D]

see signature for mods

[gr330zhp]

You have the CDV mod? Nice.....

Yeah. I did it when I did my tranny and diff fluid at 48k. It made quite a noticeable difference. The hole BMW uses for the fluid to come thru is about the size of a tip of a pencil. Crazy! I couldnt believe it when I saw it...

[Linh]

Stock basically besides:

CDV w/clutch stop

It did improve clutch feel, and with the clutch stop it made the engagement travel seem much shorter. Much like the Miata, which I prefer.

[az3579]

You have the CDV mod? Nice.....

Doesn't everyone? :p


Yeah. I did it when I did my tranny and diff fluid at 48k. It made quite a noticeable difference. The hole BMW uses for the fluid to come thru is about the size of a tip of a pencil. Crazy! I couldnt believe it when I saw it...

Really?? When I got mine replaced, the holes looked exactly the same size-wise. Of course I do notice a bit of a difference, not huge, but definitely an improvement, after replacing it anyway. I can't explain that one, to be honest. Perhaps the CDV hole sizes changed later in the model years? Dunno, but you do have the same Model Year as I do so I doubt it.

[danewilson77]

Yeah...I did mine a week after purchase....

[danewilson77]

Really?? When I got mine replaced, the holes looked exactly the same size-wise. Of course I do notice a bit of a difference, not huge, but definitely an improvement, after replacing it anyway. I can't explain that one, to be honest. Perhaps the CDV hole sizes changed later in the model years? Dunno, but you do have the same Model Year as I do so I doubt it.



Or...perhaps......PO had purchased the CDV body drilled out/internals removed by Zeckhausen Racing?

Near bottom of page. $48.00

http://www.zeckhausen.com/BMW/E46.htm

[az3579]

Or...perhaps......PO had purchased the CDV body drilled out/internals removed by Zeckhausen Racing?

Near bottom of page. $48.00

http://www.zeckhausen.com/BMW/E46.htm

But then why would I feel a difference? There was a small difference; perfect rev-matching before was impossible, but now perfect rev-matching is only almost impossible (because of the throttle lag). The valve I put in from BavAuto now at least made it more of a reality than before...

[ZHP-FTW]

My mods are K&N filter
3.38 diff
AA software
UUC light flywheel and clutch
UUC evo 3 ssk
CDV
Ebay headers
cat-less exhaust

[jjcools]

You have the CDV mod? Nice.....

I must be retarded, what is this mod? I see Dane's link, does anyone have a DIY link around? And is it really work the effort?

Thanks

[kayger12]

Clutch Delay Valve (http://www.bimmerfest.com/wiki/index.php?title=BMW_E46#Clutch_Delay_Valve)

[jjcools]

Thanks Kayger,

So did you go with the delete or the modified CDV??

[kayger12]

Thanks Kayger,

So did you go with the delete or the modified CDV??
It's on my short list, but I haven't done it yet. Because I'm still under CPO, I'll be going with the Zeckhausen Racing modified CDV mod here (http://www.zeckhausen.com/CDV.htm) so it looks like it's still there...

[jjcools]

I will have to see of I can find input on the delete.

[kayger12]

I think a lot of people on here have done it. Should be able to get some good feedback.

Might be worth starting a thread.

[ZHP-FTW]

I think a lot of people on here have done it. Should be able to get some good feedback.

Might be worth starting a thread.

I did it, well worth it IMO. Bought the Zeckhausen CDV and 1-2 shifts were night and day difference.

[Rovert]

Exterior Mods:
Clear Corners - front/side/back
Body Painted Splitters
Matte Black Grille
MyCarr 60LED Angel Eyes
Nokya 2500K Inner Halogen Bulb
Philips Ultinon 6000K D2S
Magnetic Front Plate connected to front plate delete trim
KW V2 Coilovers
UUC SwayBarbarian Front/Rear
VMR V710 19x8.5,19x9.5 summer/fall setup
Max Lateral Dry recorded on iPhone: 1.06G
Max Lateral Wet recorded on iPhone: 0.84G
M68 17" ZSP winter/spring setup
Cross Drilled Zimmerman Front / Brembo Rear Rotors
Matte Black "330i" designation
Black BMW Logo Overlays (+2RWHP per sticker)

Interior:
OEM Aux Input
Orange TPMS receiver
iPhone mount
Glovebox Flashlight to 12volt plug
Auto Solutions Short Shift Lever
///M Performance Shift Knob
Leather ZHP Steering Wheel
Front seat floor amber ambient lighting

Engine:
ECIS Intake
Supersprint exhaust 2" dual piped
Resonators deleted
Powerchip Custom Tune
Mustang Dyno: 216RWHP/218ft-lbs torque

Driver:
BMW Club of BC Driver Training
BMW Canada Driver Training
Bondurant School (Phoenix) for Performance Driving - CTS & Z06
Driving Unlimited Advance Training
GM/Ford/Audi/Mercedes-Benz/Mini/Pirelli Driver Training

[danewilson77]

^Damn. Is it still a zhp? hehe

I am impressed.

Modded zhp's make me feel funny in weird places.

[Rovert]

LOL funny I left it stock for 3 years....I resisted the urge. Then I decided that I wanted to make the car feel different and started slowly adding parts. I'm proud to say that I have a much better understanding on how different modifications effect a car which is a great educational process. BMW did make an awesome package...it's near ideal for what people want out of a fun street car. Even though I put expensive suspension on and thicker sways, I feel that the stock setup is great! I expected to notice a HUGE change when i got my car back from those mods but I didn't feel a huge change...LOL. BMW did their homework. They put it together so we wouldn't have to spend $$$$$ to do it. Although I do have better handling and the car is even quicker...it's not the norm that I put both to full use on public streets. If you put stock ZHP performance limits to practice on public streets, others may freak out just a little. LOL. I have had to make some pretty evasive/panic manoeuvres at highspeed which used every bit of traction/suspension up to recover so if my mods went into play there, then it was all worth it. Trying to out corner a Greyhound mud flap that has come lose from behind the bus at 70mph, spinning straight for the windshield is no joke. Luckily it passed inches from the passenger window but I think it left my passenger and back seat passenger with a wet spot...haha.

[AzkotikBMW]

2005 330ci ZHP w/ 99k

Performance Mods:
ECIS CAI
eBay Performance Headers (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5574947307&toolid=10001&campid=5336776893&customid=&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2Febaymotors%2F00-07-BMW-325-330-2-5L-3-0L-Stainless-Headers-E46-02-05-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQfitsZMakeQ3aBMWQQhashZitem51940 7b2feQQitemZ350375883518QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ 5fPartsQ5fAccessories)
MagnaFlow Cat-back exhaust
B&M Short Shifter
Tein SS Coilovers
Hammann style brake ducts

Soon to come:
AA software

[lpcmen2001]

Hi everyone, I am so pumped I just ordered some parts for my 330cic zhp 2005 =) !

here's the list :
AFE Stage 2 Intake PRO 5 R
Some aluminum pedals (eye candy :) )
Interior Xenon Bulb Kits (to give it a more modern look !)
Carbon Fiber HandBrake handle (more eye candy !)

and last but not least, a carbonfiber strutbar to tighten the car a bit.

I should receive those during the week and will post some review as soon as I can for the individual products :) !!

What kind of handling improvement can I except from the strutbar ? Someone told me it would be a good ideal because I have a convertible and it's usually a bit less tight than a coupe.
What's your take on this ?

[mikeyb74]

I have a non ZHP e46 that has an aFe intake, OEM M strut brace, sprint booster, and Bilstein sports.

[lilcdkey]

2005 ZHP with nothing on it yet ;) I'm planning on picking up a BMW performance strut bar, BMW performance intake, shark, and some nice shocks/springs which I haven't decided yet. My old E36 was too low and loud so I'm kind of sick of it lol.