Engine Compartment (show yours off)

[imola red zhp]

I think theres a thread for this if there is please merge.
Dane I know you've got ome of cleanest engine bays on a DD.
Heres mine...
http://img.tapatalk.com/aeea403d-e59d-ffaa.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/aeea403d-e60d-2c4e.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/aeea403d-e65e-c596.jpg
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[danewilson77]

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6060/6345984948_d6bbac8704_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6345984948/)
2004 Imola Bay B&W (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6345984948/) by Dane Wilson77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/dw77zhpmafia/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7084/6973845586_78e6675ab8_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6973845586/)
Vanos Edit (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6973845586/) by Dane Wilson77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/dw77zhpmafia/), on Flickr

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/2004%20Imola%20DSLR/ECSAFELabeling.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/2004%20Imola%20DSLR/ZHPMafiaLabeling.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/2004%20Imola%20DSLR/AFEPrefilter.jpg

[imola red zhp]

I knew it hands down simply AWESOME!!!

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[BRGcoopahS]

http://i545.photobucket.com/albums/hh369/Pearldrum10/IMG_1358.jpg
http://i545.photobucket.com/albums/hh369/Pearldrum10/IMG_1361.jpg

[M0nk3y]

Only ones on my computer

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7024/6396273569_826e286818_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/m0nk3yy31/6396273569/)
Take a Picture, It'll Last Longer (http://www.flickr.com/photos/m0nk3yy31/6396273569/) by M0nk3yy31 (http://www.flickr.com/people/m0nk3yy31/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7161/6396212931_9a57c410a1_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/m0nk3yy31/6396212931/)
Take a Picture, It'll Last Longer (http://www.flickr.com/photos/m0nk3yy31/6396212931/) by M0nk3yy31 (http://www.flickr.com/people/m0nk3yy31/), on Flickr

[Ryans323i]

The one time I cleaned the engine bay.

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=850&pictureid=6321

[Hornung418]

Wow...Ryan that's the first time I've ever seen your engine bay. Looks great!

Minor suggestion, get a 45 degree silicon elbow and space your Filter away from the MAF, this will help smooth air flow and get better readings.

[imola red zhp]

Awesome Ryan!!! Looks great...

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[cakM3]

Only ones on my computer

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7024/6396273569_826e286818_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/m0nk3yy31/6396273569/)
Take a Picture, It'll Last Longer (http://www.flickr.com/photos/m0nk3yy31/6396273569/) by M0nk3yy31 (http://www.flickr.com/people/m0nk3yy31/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7161/6396212931_9a57c410a1_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/m0nk3yy31/6396212931/)
Take a Picture, It'll Last Longer (http://www.flickr.com/photos/m0nk3yy31/6396212931/) by M0nk3yy31 (http://www.flickr.com/people/m0nk3yy31/), on Flickr

I luv that S54 :wub

@ Ryan... your engine bay looks good :thumbsup

[Ryans323i]

Thanks everyone!


Wow...Ryan that's the first time I've ever seen your engine bay. Looks great!

Minor suggestion, get a 45 degree silicon elbow and space your Filter away from the MAF, this will help smooth air flow and get better readings.

This is on my list. I felt a difference when I first put the filter on there, and she's been doing great since so it's just hard for me to spend the $$ on the surround.

[kayger12]

http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff401/Kayger12/2012-03-23_12-22-48_918.jpg

http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff401/Kayger12/2011-12-09_15-08-21_114.jpg

http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff401/Kayger12/2011-12-09_15-08-46_449.jpg

http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff401/Kayger12/2011-12-09_15-10-38_37.jpg

[johnrando]

Great looking engine bay Keith. I'm considering this (it might look especially good on your car).

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=910963

[nike001]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7064/6965045275_b230d0b1c7_b.jpg

[kayger12]

Great looking engine bay Keith. I'm considering this (it might look especially good on your car).

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=910963

Good looking out, John! I am strongly considering that.

Appreciate it.

[BRGcoopahS]

http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff401/Kayger12/2012-03-23_12-22-48_918.jpg

http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff401/Kayger12/2011-12-09_15-08-21_114.jpg

http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff401/Kayger12/2011-12-09_15-08-46_449.jpg

http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff401/Kayger12/2011-12-09_15-10-38_37.jpg

:thumbsup


edit: forgot this is show YOUR engine bay off. ;)

http://i545.photobucket.com/albums/hh369/Pearldrum10/1f6c8772.jpg
http://i545.photobucket.com/albums/hh369/Pearldrum10/abdc111e.jpg

[danewilson77]

Good looking out, John! I am strongly considering that.

Appreciate it.

Considering what? Looks great KG.

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[kayger12]

Considering what? Looks great KG.

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http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g102/SMOOOV/IMG-20120321-00044.jpg

[danewilson77]

Sorry... Can't really tell on phone.

CF covers?

Edit: oh sheet, drug bin?

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[kayger12]

Yes, sirree!

Watch your movie!

[Ryans323i]

Sweet compartments everyone! Gotta love all that CF on KG's.

[kayger12]

Thanks, Ryan. I love the red theme on yours.

Then again, I just love your whole car.

[tripod06]

so this may have been answered somewhere else but it is possible to power wash the engines?

[Ryans323i]

I'm flattered. Thank you.

[kayger12]

^ It has been discussed. It seems if you ask 3 experts, you get four answers.

The best I've been able to discern is that power washing is frowned upon due to the potential for water intrusion with respect to electronics from the high pressure.

However, water from a garden hose or other source is fine provided basic steps are taken, i.e. covering the alternator with aluminum foil/plastic, not drowning the electronics control box, etc.

I've done my engine bay several times using a garden hose to rinse with zero issues.

[kayger12]

Great looking engine bay Keith. I'm considering this (it might look especially good on your car).

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=910963


Sorry... Can't really tell on phone.

CF covers?

Edit: oh sheet, drug bin?

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Purchased!!!

[danewilson77]

Purchased!!!

You bought a drug bin?

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[kayger12]

I bought two sheets of finished CF sheeting that I''m going to Dremel to make covers for the drug bin and EC box.

[johnrando]

Nice Keith! You even beat me to it. Definitely looking forward to pics.
@Ryan, love your engine bay
@Albert - (or any SoCals) I have 2 extra cans of that Adams cleaner (I bought a 3pack for $30). Happy to help out the cause of clean ZHP engine bays. Need to use it before I post a pic of mine. It looks OK but not great.

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[cakM3]

Here's mine.... :)

The ///M
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Gruppe%20M/Gruppe12_zps8fcfb380.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Gruppe%20M/Gruppe13_zps20127877.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Gruppe%20M/Gruppe09_zps057168b9.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Gruppe%20M/Gruppe11_zps46a7c841.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Gruppe%20M/Gruppe14_zps9b84cd18.jpg

The ZHP
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/ZHP/IMG_4636.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/ZHP/DSC_0060-1.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/ZHP/IMG_4639.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/ZHP/IMG_4637.jpg

[llll1l1ll]

My engine compartment looks like the engine compartment of a stock, black sapphire ZHP sedan except with a few grimy areas.

[spencers]

Yum.
http://img545.imageshack.us/img545/9811/img0694d.jpg

[Ryans323i]

I'm really jealous of all the strut tower braces in this thread. Look'n good everyone!

@JR Thanks!

[johnrando]

Not going to get around to cleaning mine today so here's a slightly older pic from my not so good phone.

http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/johnrando/bmwoilcapo.jpg

[Ryans323i]

That Bay just screams BMW Performance. Wink wink nudge nudge. Looks so good John!

[johnrando]

That Bay just screams BMW Performance. Wink wink nudge nudge. Looks so good John!

lol, thanks!

[derbo]

http://img.skitch.com/20120314-e4gj97qds9q4qbt9qj5bsxrgm8.png

[Ryans323i]

I like that intake!

[danewilson77]

I like that intake!

Gruppe M?

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[midlandtech]

It's pretty dirty... Been raining for like 2 weeks =\


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[Newjack]

What strut tower brace is that?

[Hermes]

which one?

1969 (work in progress)
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/2002/P10309701200x899.jpg

2005
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/2912a881.jpg

[midlandtech]

What strut tower brace is that?

It's a racing dynamics


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[gr330zhp]

Mine, not at it's cleanest but eh. :)
http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo223/cruisineuro/DSC_0272.jpg

[kayger12]

^ B E A utiful.

[gr330zhp]

^ B E A utiful.

Thank you sir!

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[danewilson77]

^ B E A utiful.

+1

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[Oli77]

Looking good.

So I think I am the only one without a strut brace. Perhaps that's another thread, but did you feel a difference in corners?

Anyhow, I need to take a pic and post it up here.

[danewilson77]

Looking good.

So I think I am the only one without a strut brace. Perhaps that's another thread, but did you feel a difference in corners?

Anyhow, I need to take a pic and post it up here.

Mainly anesthetics with some strut tower protection. I'm sure I felt the rear tighten up, when I put that on in though.

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[midlandtech]

Mainly anesthetics with some strut tower protection. I'm sure I felt the rear tighten up, when I put that on in though.

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did ya? I didn't notice it when I removed it

[danewilson77]

did ya? I didn't notice it when I removed it

I did.

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[gr330zhp]

I definetly felt a difference on high speed on/off ramps. Mainly it felt as if the front end was tied together as a whole

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[MrMaico]

I definetly felt a difference on high speed on/off ramps. Mainly it felt as if the front end was tied together as a whole

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Same here.

[MiniD]

A good excuse to clean up my engine bay. Will report back!

[Oli77]

Mainly anesthetics

Just picked up on that, your strut brace is good for anesthesia? You hit people on the head with it? Funny slip of the fingers ;)

[danewilson77]

Just picked up on that, your strut brace is good for anesthesia? You hit people on the head with it? Funny slip of the fingers ;)

Funny slip of brain.

[mr hish]

http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff410/Hisham_Jaroudi/IMG-20111127-00012-1.jpg

[danewilson77]

Very nice Sir Hish!

[tripod06]

Mine, not at it's cleanest but eh. :)
http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo223/cruisineuro/DSC_0272.jpg

I want you to do me a favor buddy, take a very close look at your right hand, you doing that? Keep looking, now, with all the force you can, slap yourself. That engine bay is sexier than Jessica Alba giving you those eyes that tell you she's been wanting you secretly for the past 3 years. :D

[webster]

i was going to post in this thread, but as i was going thru my pics i realized i don't have any decent engine bay shots. ill have to do something about that. will have to update once i get the CF strut bar on...

[M3TA5IN]

Not the prettiest but I like it and the e90 bay is borrrrringggg lol

http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l495/BimmerLoop/EngineBay.jpg

[mr hish]

thank u dane!!!

[danewilson77]

Naa....that looks cute Cody.

[M3TA5IN]

Naa....that looks cute Cody.

:rofl

[gr330zhp]

I want you to do me a favor buddy, take a very close look at your right hand, you doing that? Keep looking, now, with all the force you can, slap yourself. That engine bay is sexier than Jessica Alba giving you those eyes that tell you she's been wanting you secretly for the past 3 years. :D

:) Thank you sir!

[Oli77]

Notice the (unique touch?).


http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac208/othibau/DSC07199.jpg

[danewilson77]

Damn. The sock mod...with leaf inprint. You have reached Terrafirma my friend.....

[Ryans323i]

Yeah, it's sooo like Zen, mmmkay.

[danewilson77]

I additionally love the yellow goop in the drug bin. Really nice touch.

[Hochspannung]

what is that yellow goop anyway. I have it on my car too, same spot. It's pretty tough to clean off

[danewilson77]

what is that yellow goop anyway. I have it on my car too, same spot. It's pretty tough to clean off

Dunno. I have that mod as well. It's probably a sealer or insulator that gets sprayed.

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[Oli77]

There is a piece missing in the pic and you guys haven't found it.

Its round and about 1 inch in diameter...

[danewilson77]

There is a piece missing in the pic and you guys haven't found it.

Its round and about 1 inch in diameter...

FSM cap?

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[gr330zhp]

There is a piece missing in the pic and you guys haven't found it.

Its round and about 1 inch in diameter...

4 caps on radiator support?

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[BRGcoopahS]

Dunno. I have that mod as well. It's probably a sealer or insulator that gets sprayed.

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You guys are talking about the dripped crap on the top left side right? OUrs has that too.... I thought it was rust at first but the texture is way off.

[Hermes]

^ I'm pretty sure everybody has it


Notice the (unique touch?).


http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac208/othibau/DSC07199.jpg

You're missing the plastic cap thing behind the BMW logo

[danewilson77]

^Yup..

[Oli77]

You're missing the plastic cap thing behind the BMW logo

Wiin!

[static667]

My engine bay is devoid of pretty mods.:( I'm rolling ultra-stock here. I'll get some pics up....when it stops effin' raining!

[kayger12]

^ I know, right? I need to snap a few pics of changes here as well.

Mother nature is not cooperating.

[static667]

^ I know, right? I need to snap a few pics of changes here as well.

Mother nature is not cooperating.

I've been trying to wash and polish/seal my car for two weeks. I even bought a foam gun. NO MOAR RAIN!!!

[imola red zhp]

Will update pics soon.....
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[SureShot434]

Clean :)

3692

[spoonerDee]

Clean :)

3692

Lovin it

[brettbimmer]

Let's see - M44 with 235K+ miles. Excuse the Cosmoline that was never properly removed after she stepped off the boat :foottap (Thanks to SocketHead for bringing Silkolene Pro Prep to my attention at ZHP Maifa Meet #1!)

3727

3728

Oh right...and a few of the M54 with about 58K too.

3729

3730

[danewilson77]

Nice Brett.

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[HokieZHP]

Quick question... Is it safe to hose down out engines. Not soak it but spray a degreaser on and shower it off?


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[brettbimmer]

Quick question... Is it safe to hose down out engines. Not soak it but spray a degreaser on and shower it off?


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Chris, to quote a famous Mafia member "Ask three people and you will get four different answers." I say yes, but be extremely careful near the electricals, trying your best to keep them dry.

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[ryankokesh]

Ah, one of life's greatest mysteries. We may never know for sure...


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[MrMaico]

Quick question... Is it safe to hose down out engines. Not soak it but spray a degreaser on and shower it off?


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Think about what happens when you are in a heavy rain on the highway or maybe following/passing a semi in heavy rain. The electrics are designed it be pretty waterproof. Still, I wouldn't hit things with a high pressure stream but I can't imagine that if you have everything in factory condition that you can do damage with something like a garden hose. It wouldn't hurt to cover the alternator with a plastic bag like many suggest though.

Be careful about what you use for degreaser and how long you leave it sit before rinsing. Some can damage or discolor the black pastics if left on too long or not diluted properly if recommended.

At work last year a guy sprayed some brand of aerosol citrus based cleaner on a couple of month old truck with quality Whelen brand strobes and clearance lights and most of the lenses just fell apart and crumbled in your hands. It almost looked like they had crystalized. Very strange! After that I will never use any citrus based cleaner on my car.

Last year I was doing a power steering drain and fill on my ZHP and was having trouble seeing the fluid level so I grabbed a flashlight in one hand and was pouring the ATF with the other. Of course, the bottle collapsed a bit and slipped right out of my hand and fell spout down right over the rear of my alternator/voltage regulator and dumped at least a couple of ounces right on it! I grabbed some brake clean and sprayed most of the can right on the alt/vr and general vicinity, cleaning it as well as I could, then I hit everything with compressed air.

The left front side of my engine sure was nice and shiny clean by the time I was done.:biggrin

A year later and I have yet to have any issues arise from my bonehead move. LOL

Barry

[johnrando]

Check out the video for Adams... looks like a good way to clean an engine bay.
http://www.adamspolishes.com/t-Detailing_Video_Vol_7_Chapter_04_Cleaning_Engine_B ay.aspx

Now that I think of it, they also had a video where they just used the Adams cleaner w/o spraying the bay, but I don't see that one.

[kayger12]

Chris, to quote a famous Mafia member "Ask three people and you will get four different answers."

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:)

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[BRGcoopahS]

Are E46 engine bays naturally that clean or do you guys clean the crap out of them? Im only saying this because me and my father were amazed at how immaculate the engine bay was of ours. Clean engine bays here :thumbsup

[gr330zhp]

Well, I think newer motors, like the M54, look cleaner than older motors with less plastic. Mine stays fairly clean all the time, of course every car wash, I do wipe it down

[johnrando]

Are E46 engine bays naturally that clean or do you guys clean the crap out of them? Im only saying this because me and my father were amazed at how immaculate the engine bay was of ours. Clean engine bays here :thumbsup

Generally mine is pretty clean, and I try to wipe it down once in awhile.

[mLuMaN83]

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s268/mluman83/0a29aa91-1.jpg

[danewilson77]

^:drool

[ryankokesh]

Mine's normally quite clean, but this is what it looked like after I let some noobs paint my hood and bumper:

https://img.skitch.com/20120409-k5f16q5muesst15k16f9xnsxg2.jpg

[danewilson77]

Mine's normally quite clean, but this is what it looked like after I let some noobs paint my hood and bumper:

https://img.skitch.com/20120409-k5f16q5muesst15k16f9xnsxg2.jpg

You have to be joking.

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[Hornung418]

OMG...You cannot be serious!

[ryankokesh]

Unfortunately I'm not joking and I am serious... I'm in the process of trying to get my money back or get it re-done or something. It must have been the dude's first day, or he was on drugs.

Here's photos of the aftermath: Scariest Link Ever (https://skitch.com/rjkokesh/sets/ewy/bodyshopbids-photos)

Also, as a PSA: Anyone in the Chicago burbs, avoid Addison Collision (http://www.yelp.com/biz/addison-collision-repair-center-addison) like the plague.

[danewilson77]

Unfortunately I'm not joking and I am serious... I'm in the process of trying to get my money back or get it re-done or something. It must have been the dude's first day, or he was on drugs.

Here's photos of the aftermath: Scariest Link Ever (https://skitch.com/rjkokesh/sets/ewy/bodyshopbids-photos)

Also, as a PSA: Anyone in the Chicago burbs, avoid Addison Collision (http://www.yelp.com/biz/addison-collision-repair-center-addison) like the plague.

So in that link above... Ahem... Those are the after pics? Damn.... Smh.

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[ryankokesh]

yeeeeah. I actually paid someone to do that. :facepalm

[danewilson77]

yeeeeah. I actually paid someone to do that. :facepalm

Not your fault my man. Hopefully they make it right.
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[ryankokesh]

I sure hope so...

[johnrando]

Unreal! How can they call themselves a bodyshop?

[HokieZHP]

Geez I have no painting experience and I could have done that for you for half what you paid them!

Seriously though I hope they either have someone re-do it who's qualified or give you your money back to get it fixed correctly! That's appalling

[nike001]

DAMNNN Ryan! If I was in your position, someone might be dead. The bumper and all that can be fixed.. but that engine bay is unbelievable. Someone must have to blatantly try to do that!

[ryankokesh]

Yeah, I can only imagine they decided to let the new guy practice on my car, or something like that.


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[danewilson77]

yeeeeah. I actually paid someone to do that. :facepalm

How much $$$?

[az3579]

Typically, it's a buyer beware situation. With bodywork and painting, you get what you pay for. I've learned this time and time again.

If the labor is cheap, beware (unless it's a friend doing you a favor)...

[ryankokesh]

Well, that's kinda the thing...

<story>
So I found this new iPhone app called "Body Shop Bids". You take pictures of your car damage, and then the app gets you quotes from shops near you. These guys came in the cheapest at $300. There was another bid for $500, and then another for $1300. I also physically went to a fourth place and got a $700 quote. Now, I know $300 is super low for the bumper and hood, but I specifically told them that I was concerned about how low it was, and I wanted to be assured that the final product would be absolutely perfect. I was told, on three separate occasions, "Yeah, there's no way you'll be able to tell anything was done". On top of that, I was told by the Body Shop Bids app company that if anything wasn't 100% satisfactory, they would make it right. Still working to that end.
</story>

So yeah, I wasn't totally surprised that this happened. I was mostly surprised about the extent to which it happened. And I just wish they would have been honest about the fact that they would do a crummy job for that price and I could have just gone to a place that charged a bit more. They also seemed sort of offended that I thought they didn't do a good job. Scary to think they thought it was okay to give me the car back in that condition...

Well, lesson learned I suppose...

[kayger12]

Typically, it's a buyer beware situation. With bodywork and painting, you get what you pay for. I've learned this time and time again.

If the labor is cheap, beware (unless it's a friend doing you a favor)...

Unfortunately, this.

I paid $400 to have my front bumper sprayed last year-- and that was a deal price (if I paid cash) because I know the guy.

Another shop down the road offered to do the same job for $200. Wasn't worth saving the $$$ for me to take the chance.

Sorry they completely douched you like that, Ryan. Hope you get it worked out to your satisfaction.

[mLuMaN83]

Mine's normally quite clean, but this is what it looked like after I let some noobs paint my hood and bumper:

https://img.skitch.com/20120409-k5f16q5muesst15k16f9xnsxg2.jpg

Oh LAWD!

[Ryans323i]

Unfortunately I'm not joking and I am serious... I'm in the process of trying to get my money back or get it re-done or something. It must have been the dude's first day, or he was on drugs.

Here's photos of the aftermath: Scariest Link Ever (https://skitch.com/rjkokesh/sets/ewy/bodyshopbids-photos)

Also, as a PSA: Anyone in the Chicago burbs, avoid Addison Collision (http://www.yelp.com/biz/addison-collision-repair-center-addison) like the plague.

This is terrible work. I hope things get handled.

[SureShot434]

Mine's normally quite clean, but this is what it looked like after I let some noobs paint my hood and bumper:

https://img.skitch.com/20120409-k5f16q5muesst15k16f9xnsxg2.jpg


I just threw up a little bit...that hurts bud...I hope all goes well and they fix their mistake!

It's a good thing that didn't happen to me...my temper would have gotten the best of me :shifty

:mafia:mafia

:mob

:gun1

Keep us posted

[Ryans323i]

BTW, my engine compartment wasn't that bad after painting my whole car. There was a little red dust, but nothing like that. I'm so sorry to see this.

[johnrando]

It's just so sickening every time I see it.

[Ryans323i]

I bet the interior doesn't look so great after you started the car and turn on the air. I had a miniature dust storm after painting mine.

[ryankokesh]

Haha, I actually didn't think about that... nothing happened though, so I guess I manage to dodge that bullet! :)

[Ryans323i]

Lucky you! I went through a box on ear swabs cleaning all my vents and nooks and crannies.

[ryankokesh]

No kidding, that sounds like a nightmare!

[midlandtech]

I hope things work out for you... If I were in your position I would be threatening a law suit to cover the damages and to out the car back to how it was supposed to look


~Steve
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[BRGcoopahS]

Mine's normally quite clean, but this is what it looked like after I let some noobs paint my hood and bumper:

https://img.skitch.com/20120409-k5f16q5muesst15k16f9xnsxg2.jpg

Sooo. Hows the lawsuit goin?

[Johal E32]

^ sucks man :(

Here are some engine bay shots of my old zhp..

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3369/5832965831_73b26e5c9d_b.jpg

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2720/5832973181_83032ba012_b.jpg

all stock (engine-wise) apart from a k&n drop in and a OEM E46 M3 strut bar

[az3579]

^ Whaddya mean old ZHP? Did you sell it?

[Marcus-SanDiego]

^ Whaddya mean old ZHP? Did you sell it?

Sold it.

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?6488-For-Sale-%28SOLD%29-2004-BMW-330i-ZHP-SEDAN-6-Spd.-Manual-11900-%28hercules-pinole-san-pablo-el-sob%29

[carsontl]

Marcus what are you driving now?

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Tom, I'm in this now:

http://cwithersmediagroup.smugmug.com/Other/C-Withers-Media-Group/21942523_TgPHh3#!i=1786366792&k=XQqdcxp

[danewilson77]

Tom, I'm in this now:

http://cwithersmediagroup.smugmug.com/Other/C-Withers-Media-Group/21942523_TgPHh3#!i=1786366792&amp;k=XQqdcxp

Awaiting engine bay pic. X5 enter here....

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[ryankokesh]

Tom, I'm in this now:

http://cwithersmediagroup.smugmug.com/Other/C-Withers-Media-Group/21942523_TgPHh3#!i=1786366792&amp;k=XQqdcxp

That's an amazing shot of the x5!



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[Marcus-SanDiego]

Thanks, Ryan.


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[ryankokesh]

Much better...

http://just.razzi.me/photos/531627/19b8856.jpg (http://razzi.me/p/531627)


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[Hornung418]

Like it never even happened. :thumbsup

[nike001]

How'd they get it off?

[ryankokesh]

I got it off with a bunch of simple green and elbow grease. :thumbsup


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[carsontl]

i wonder if one of those magic erasers would be great for polishing down the flat surfaces and giving them a better shine

[cakM3]

Much better...

http://just.razzi.me/photos/531627/19b8856.jpg (http://razzi.me/p/531627)


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perfection
:like

[midlandtech]

Much better...

http://just.razzi.me/photos/531627/19b8856.jpg (http://razzi.me/p/531627)


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Well done!!!! Looks great!!


~Steve
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[webster]

freshly installed CF strut bar from Rogue. matches the engine pretty well i think...

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k433/wtolson/ZHP%20Pics/DSCN0336.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k433/wtolson/ZHP%20Pics/DSCN0337.jpg

[KevinC]

My ZHP ('05 330Ci, T-silver, 6-speed) isn't here yet - just bought in Florida and boarding a truck for Arizona on Friday. In the meantime, here's my Z4MC's S54.

http://2.zz.s3.amazonaws.com/i/8a1c46f5-57be-4d25-ae65-1e5305237eab-l?1329616947

[Hermes]

Welcome Kevin, looks like Kyle has a new friend on here

[JohnnyGraphic]

Nice motors everybody! Mine looks awful even after I wipe it down. Still not brave enough to wave the magic wand of water over the engine bay yet. Even though I KNOW it's perfectly safe to do so, it would be just my dumb luck that I would have a small hairline crack in the fuse box or the electronic brains of the car and it would get totally flooded and I would be on the hook for a $10k fix. All in the name of a clean engine bay.

Nice thread!!!

[johnrando]

My ZHP ('05 330Ci, T-silver, 6-speed) isn't here yet - just bought in Florida and boarding a truck for Arizona on Friday. In the meantime, here's my Z4MC's S54.

http://2.zz.s3.amazonaws.com/i/8a1c46f5-57be-4d25-ae65-1e5305237eab-l?1329616947

Welcome Kevin. Nice engine. Have you introduced yourself and your car in our new members thread?

[Hermes]

Still not brave enough to wave the magic wand of water over the engine bay yet. Even though I KNOW it's perfectly safe to do so, it would be just my dumb luck that I would have a small hairline crack in the fuse box or the electronic brains of the car and it would get totally flooded and I would be on the hook for a $10k fix.

hmmmm...

http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/17kojwc6vv9b4jpg/xlarge.jpg

[danewilson77]

That one fireman looks like he's kind of smiling....

[KevinC]

Welcome Kevin. Nice engine. Have you introduced yourself and your car in our new members thread?

Thanks. I have not, I was kinda waiting to have a good pic or two of the car to post with the intro. Hopefully my ZHP will be here in about a week. I found exactly what I was looking for in Miami, and my best buddy lives nearby and did a thorough inspection for me. Only 51k miles, 2nd owner, previous CPO car. Current owner is a pilot and the car has clearly never been hit nor abused. Really looking forward to adding it to my garage, replacing my current DD, a '10 Mini Cooper S.

[danewilson77]

Thanks. I have not, I was kinda waiting to have a good pic or two of the car to post with the intro. Hopefully my ZHP will be here in about a week. I found exactly what I was looking for in Miami, and my best buddy lives nearby and did a thorough inspection for me. Only 51k miles, 2nd owner, previous CPO car. Current owner is a pilot and the car has clearly never been hit nor abused. Really looking forward to adding it to my garage, replacing my current DD, a '10 Mini Cooper S.

OK. Great. We're patient.

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[ryankokesh]

Speak for yourself, Dane... :D

[2kBMW3Series]

Fantastic engine bays all around!!

Dane, I must say. Yours is extremely well executed. Two thumbs up.

Those of you with S54 motors... :drool

Here, I'll see what I can muster up:
http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/5234/20120403001756.jpg

http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww262/dzenan93/P1010146.jpg
This one's pretty old...I'll get a new one up sometime soon. :)

[Hornung418]

I thought you had a 5spd??

[2kBMW3Series]

I thought you had a 5spd??

What makes you say that?

I do, my car was originally manufactured as an automatic though. The 5-speed was swapped in.

Doing a slight change...I'll show you guys when I'm all done and set.
http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/5697/20120421215354.jpg

[Hornung418]

Your fan combo is that from an auto.

Get an electric fan and delete the other two, to gain HP and efficiency.

[kayger12]

freshly installed CF strut bar from Rogue. matches the engine pretty well i think...



Looks awesome, Web.

[2kBMW3Series]

Your fan combo is that from an auto.

Get an electric fan and delete the other two, to gain HP and efficiency.

I never had a clue!

Thanks for letting me know.

[webster]

Looks awesome, Web.

thanks KG! i really wanted a BMW Perf. strut bar but they are just too pricey...at least i got the Perf Intake on the cheap.

[carsontl]

Finally got around to cleaning mine up:

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

Chemical guys' Black on Black to bring all the dark areas back to life

http://www.detailedimage.com/products/auto/226_1_lw_4426.jpg

[danewilson77]

:drool

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[Oli77]

Dainnng! That's got to be cleanest (including the strut mounts!). +1

[carsontl]

i've been workin on the car since 8 this morning and all i've done so far:

1. detailed engine bay
2. detailed wheels
3. washed car in prep for glaze/sealant
4. glazed hood and roof

I'm way too OCD about doing it the right way that it slows me down lol

I'm finally hungry so it's lunchtime then naptime then once the sun is no longer a problem I'll finish it up lol

[imola red zhp]

Bump for the new members

[deuce08s]

http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/ae355/deuce08S2000/ZHP/IMG_4124.jpg

[Rovert]

Mine's a little different since y'all have posted pieces of plastic covers. Time to show the metal! LOL

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-kM7dW4OmKJ4/UANlTHraaYI/AAAAAAAAEIQ/_goc4Sg6nuY/s1104/VCG%2520%2526%2520Vanos%2520Repair-1010194.jpg

[Johal E32]

here's a customer's E39 M5 that I detailed!

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8015/7537140910_a494f5906c_b.jpg

my 323i :shifty

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8161/7318131998_0106ddeea3_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7222/7318142692_36bd7ed846_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7103/7318144400_d9f12e4e90_b.jpg

[danewilson77]

Mine's a little different since y'all have posted pieces of plastic covers. Time to show the metal! LOL

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-kM7dW4OmKJ4/UANlTHraaYI/AAAAAAAAEIQ/_goc4Sg6nuY/s1104/VCG%2520%2526%2520Vanos%2520Repair-1010194.jpg

I love this pic.

[BRGcoopahS]

Mine's a little different since y'all have posted pieces of plastic covers. Time to show the metal! LOL

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-kM7dW4OmKJ4/UANlTHraaYI/AAAAAAAAEIQ/_goc4Sg6nuY/s1104/VCG%2520%2526%2520Vanos%2520Repair-1010194.jpg

its bootiful

[KevinC]

http://www.kcphotodump.net/Cars/BMW-330Ci/i-7mttT98/0/X2/IMG0820-X2.jpg

[JupiterBMW]

I just realized I never posted in this thread. Nothing much to look at yet, but she's clean at least... :biggrin

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[MrMaico]

Mine's a little different since y'all have posted pieces of plastic covers. Time to show the metal! LOL

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-kM7dW4OmKJ4/UANlTHraaYI/AAAAAAAAEIQ/_goc4Sg6nuY/s1104/VCG%2520%2526%2520Vanos%2520Repair-1010194.jpg

Freaked me out there for a second when I saw the rear exhaust cam chain right where it passes by the tensioner.......it almost looks like that one link is broken in half. :-)

Looks great though, you'd never guess it has the miles it does on it!


I just realized I never posted in this thread. Nothing much to look at yet, but she's clean at least... :biggrin

5127

Looking good Jon! What did you use to get that shine? Makes it look like new!

[JupiterBMW]

Looking good Jon! What did you use to get that shine? Makes it look like new!

Honestly, I don't remember. I think it was Meguiars Ultimate trim restorer, but it might've just been the Ultimate quik detailer... I have that entire line up and it's all I use. Love it.

[ryankokesh]

I just realized I never posted in this thread. Nothing much to look at yet, but she's clean at least... :biggrin

5127

Wow, that's really clean! Looks great!

Say, has anyone ever tried to polish up their vanos?


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[Hornung418]

Here's my first contribution to this thread :)

It's dirty and don't give a fuck :rofl I'm probably going to clean it down tomorrow. Lots of hard water stains from my fan slinging coolant everywhere this past winter.

Name the missing/different pieces and you 10 internets for each!

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[Hermes]

-windshield washer fluid missing
-intake is different
-can't tell what that thing is behind your drivers side headlight
-it looks like there is something missing on the exhaust side but I don't remember what it is

[Hornung418]

Think young grasshopper, it will come to you. That "Thing" is my OEM M3 Bi-Xenon Ballast Bracket to clear the space necessary for my Cosmos V2 Intake :)

You are missing two things aside from your fourth guess.

[Jon D]

Nothing special. But at least it's clean

[Hornung418]

Psssh showoff. ;)

Clean car, Jon!

Horney...via TT.

[danewilson77]

Nothing special. But at least it's clean

That's a beauty.

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[SureShot434]

Think young grasshopper, it will come to you. That "Thing" is my OEM M3 Bi-Xenon Ballast Bracket to clear the space necessary for my Cosmos V2 Intake :)

You are missing two things aside from your fourth guess.

The vacumm system stuff is missing on the passenger side?

The intake hood thing (i know technical haha) that sits over the kindey grills is missing as well

[iZHP]

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Here's mine :) I want the performance strut bar so badly.


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[Hermes]

^ I saw a feeler for one on e46f the other day

[3ZHP]

http://i591.photobucket.com/albums/ss351/3zhpguy/ZHP/Show%20Detail/3ZHP_UnderHood_1.gif

http://i591.photobucket.com/albums/ss351/3zhpguy/ZHP/Show%20Detail/3ZHP_UnderHood_2.gif

http://i591.photobucket.com/albums/ss351/3zhpguy/ZHP/Show%20Detail/3ZHP_UnderHood_3.gif

http://i591.photobucket.com/albums/ss351/3zhpguy/ZHP/Show%20Detail/3ZHP_UnderHood_4.gif

[Pip]

So clean and looking great.


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[Pip]

Newly cleaned:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8304/7743214602_34cbf99586_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/71101842@N08/7743214602/)
IMG_2741 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/71101842@N08/7743214602/) by seanpippin1 (http://www.flickr.com/people/71101842@N08/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8291/7743217342_e528bc2e4a_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/71101842@N08/7743217342/)
IMG_2740 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/71101842@N08/7743217342/) by seanpippin1 (http://www.flickr.com/people/71101842@N08/), on Flickr

[danewilson77]

:drool

[Pip]

Thanks Dane. Wasn't that bad because the PO kept the car fairly clean.

[JupiterBMW]

Looking good Sean... Are the strut tower bolts painted over or is it just my eyes?

[Pip]

Looking good Sean... Are the strut tower bolts painted over or is it just my eyes?

Just your eyes :) I think the flash made them look painted over.

[WOLFN8TR]

Pow!

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[static667]

Pow!

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Hotness.

[Hermes]

just cleaning up the look a bit
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/2002/P1050545.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/2002/P1050548.jpg


here's a flashback
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/2002/f6f87f9f.jpg

[BRGcoopahS]

Pow!

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We make strut braces?

[WOLFN8TR]

Hotness.

Thanks!


We make strut braces?

Yes DW Inc. does. :thumbup

Cusco Strut Bar (http://www.modbargains.com/Cusco-OS-Style-Strut-Brace-E46-M3-BM1540A.htm)

[sna77]

Here's mine...

I'm Dinan Stage 3, so under the hood is the strut brace, intake and throttle body.

[M3TA5IN]

Most recent of the M. Missing some thing

http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l495/BimmerLoop/IMG_1498.jpg

[Hornung418]

Does your washer light get annoying when you drive? ;)

Horney...via TT.

[M3TA5IN]

Does your washer light get annoying when you drive? ;)

Horney...via TT.

I jumped the wires, it doesn't come on :p

[Hornung418]

Nice, I was going to suggest that. That's what I've done with mine.

Horney...via TT.

[M3TA5IN]

Yea, it's very annoying in the e90 though. I should stop being lazy and just put washer fluid in it lol.

[JupiterBMW]

Yea, it's very annoying in the e90 though. I should stop being lazy and just put washer fluid in it lol.

:facepalm Too damn funny!!

Engines all look great. Steve, yours in particular looks the best to me, as you know I'll be chasing Dinan Stage 3 status sometime soon. :)

[johnrando]

http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/johnrando/DSC_0150.jpg

[jayjay_dee]

pure sex right there John...

what product did you use to make it shiny and black like that?

i like...

[johnrando]

Thanks. I cheated. The body shop detailed the car.

[echo46]

Wow, those engines are clean. I still need me either the Dinan or BMW performance intake. Still saving. Had to replace the tires so back to square one. How do you guys detail the engine?

[S85FTW]

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/bc12947d.jpg

[danewilson77]

Wow, those engines are clean. I still need me either the Dinan or BMW performance intake. Still saving. Had to replace the tires so back to square one. How do you guys detail the engine?

I use Silkolene...

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[WOLFN8TR]

http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/johnrando/DSC_0150.jpg

John did you buy a new car! Wow very nice.

[johnrando]

Thanks Gary!

[brettbimmer]

I use Silkolene...

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X2. Silkolene Pro Prep. Great stuff!

[cakM3]

John, that's one cleeeeeeen engine compartment! Looks awesome! :thumbsup

[Ryans323i]

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/bc12947d.jpg

This is why nobody likes you. :foottap

I'm obviously joking. Looks great man!

[SureShot434]

NSFW

NAKED TURBOS :)


Here's mine hehe :) will get pics of the work completed posted when I get through them.

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[ryankokesh]

This is why nobody likes you. :foottap

I'm obviously joking. Looks great man!

Actually she's not joking. Everyone talks about it behind your interweb back. :shifty

No one likes you and yer fancy schmancy fast turbo malarkey either, Wil. Lol. Also, your engine is naked. I think you forgot the nsfw tag. Show some decency man...


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[SureShot434]

Actually she's not joking. Everyone talks about it behind your interweb back. :shifty

No one likes you and yer fancy schmancy fast turbo malarkey either, Wil. Lol. Also, your engine is naked. I think you forgot the nsfw tag. Show some decency man...


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OH shit I didn't even think about that...wtf was I thinking?!?!??!?!?! BAHAHAHAHAHHA

Naked Turbos FTMFW!!! :) hehe

Got ur text last night Ryan, I will call ya after I get off work. I'm stoked about coming to Chicago Thursday :)

Fixed the post lol it now warns people of the potential to be NSFW

[ryankokesh]

:thumbsup


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[328ioc]

Did a little detailing. Still needs more though.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/09/09/e3ynadej.jpg

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[cakM3]

Looking good Devlin:thumbsup

Love the Afe CAI in your engine bay... missing something though.... a strut bar ;)

[328ioc]

Looking good Devlin:thumbsup

Love the Afe CAI in your engine bay... missing something though.... a strut bar ;)

Agreed. You can help with that Charlie, find another cf bar, put it on your ///M and sell me your OEM bar. :)

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[SureShot434]

Installed new intake :)

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[UdubBadger]

:facepalm


- Goin' H.A.M. Mobile

[SureShot434]

:facepalm


- Goin' H.A.M. Mobile

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[sna77]

my Dinan stage 3 engine:

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=5481&stc=1&d=1345416950

[derbo]

I love it steve!


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[danewilson77]

^PT^

[S85FTW]

Actually she's not joking. Everyone talks about it behind your interweb back. :shifty

No one likes you and yer fancy schmancy fast turbo malarkey either, Wil. Lol. Also, your engine is naked. I think you forgot the nsfw tag. Show some decency man...


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This is why nobody likes you. :foottap

I'm obviously joking. Looks great man!


LOL you guys are something else. Just realized you were talking to me on here.... all I have to say is
http://media1.break.com/dnet/media/2011/11/16/1a773797-5d0c-4764-947f-276bd38be5f5_thumb.jpeg

[nike001]

lol @ that car^

The guy is probably just a douche or something. I can't really see him being 'hated' for driving a BMW. It seems to be an early model e60 525

[webster]

freshly cleaned :)

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k433/wtolson/ZHP%20Pics/20120920_141436_zps7343330b.jpg

[danewilson77]

Looks great Webby. What strut bar is that?

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[webster]

thanks. it's a Rogue CF

[Pip]

7754

Could be cleaner... But I thought the plastidip on the aFe cover looked great after it was finished.

[danewilson77]

Yep. Looks real nice Pip.

[Johal E32]

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

Touring's bone stock engine bay.

I wouldn't mind an E46 M3 strut bar in the near future

[Pip]

It may be bone stock but its clean =)

[Johal E32]

Thanks Sean! I washed the engine bay once around 6 months ago with some degreaser and then I rinsed it using my garden hose with a light stream of water. Then I turned over the engine left it running and dried as much as I could (of course I didn't get the alternator wet), then I used some 303 aerospace protectant on the black plastics to give it that nice low gloss sort of matte look.

Since then I just use a slightly damp rag and wipe my engine every once in awhile and it stays nice and clean. A little bit of work can really go a long way!

[johnrando]

Looks good Johal, Sean!

[Ryans323i]

Looks good Johal, Sean!

+1!

[Tnhl1989]

7775

Pretty clean I would say

[az3579]

7775

Pretty clean I would say

Looks dirty to me...

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[terraphantm]

Hmm, I realized I never posted this here. I used the household cleaner, Scrubbing Bubbles, to clean the engine bays in the M3 and my dad's 535. Details here: http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e63-bmw-m6-forum-bmw-m6-convertible-m6board-com/162447-how-clean-engine-engine-bay-easy-way.html

I forgot to take a before picture of my own car, but you can see the difference it makes on my dad's car

M3:
http://i.imgur.com/NV1ESIb.png

535 Before and After:

http://i.imgur.com/xc1zCG7.png

http://i.imgur.com/9m7ENww.png

[danewilson77]

Looks great and a fine tip Terra. Thanks

[johnrando]

Hmmm, scrubbing bubbles. lol. As Dane said, good tip and looks good!

[WOLFN8TR]

Interesting, I will have to try these magical Scrubbing Bubbles.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/09/8aqe9ehe.jpg

[midlandtech]

Quick side note... Scrubbing bubbles is also good for cleaning up small radiation spills

[johnrando]

I'll pass that info on to our local nuclear plant at San Onofre! :biggrin

[330i ZHP]

In for later

[midlandtech]

I'll pass that info on to our local nuclear plant at San Onofre! :biggrin

Lol we used it when we did metabolic studies with iodine 125 in primates at the pharmaceutical research company I used to work for

[niart906]

I've tried the scrubbing bubbles trick, works just like terra describes. It's pretty awesome stuff.

[danewilson77]

I have a huge mental stigma with putting water in my engine bay.

Someone help me out here.

Thanks

[gr330zhp]

I have a huge mental stigma with putting water in my engine bay.

Someone help me out here.

Thanks

Yeah I cant do it either. Feels wrong :dunno


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[Washburn]

^ Me 3 - it scares the heck out of me :( so I may just do some 'surface' cleaning for now....

my planned strategy:

-mix some engine degreaser and a few sprays of Sonax wheel cleaner and water in a bucket- (dilute it a bit),
-then soak some rags in it, wear gloves and go over all possible surfaces without 'drenching' anything - luckily my engine is pretty clean to begin with.
-Then dry,
-spray Einszett Tiefenpfleger or 303 or similar and wipe clean...

Thoughts? does Mafia approve?

[webster]

i hosed off my engine bay once, i got so paranoid halfway into it i aborted when i saw electrical connectors getting wet. nothing bad happened, but it still made me nervous.

[Rovert]

When i detail my car i usually put it on the street before dumping water into my engine bay. The connectors are weather sealed and can handle it. The engine bay is tougher than you think. The ECU and all plastic covers are sealed up too The only place I don't shoot water into is the very front on each side where the headlights are but everywhere else is fair game. My engine bay gets a rinse down 4 or 5 times during the summer. Been doing it for 8 years and never had a problem. One hint is that I drive the car around the block to keep the engine bay warm when i do it if I'm not going out after. But usually I always find an excuse to go out driving 20 minutes after I let everything drip off for a full official drying. :D