Bringing it Back to Life

[Avetiso]

So like I said, I'm Russian. And in Northern California, the vast majority of cars that we Russian's own are total loss vehicles (salvage title) that we repair ourselves after purchasing them from an auction. Why do we do this? Well, first of, it is MUCH cheaper than buying the car clean title. Secondly, we realized that the fear of salvage cars is much undeserved.

So, my ZHP is actually a total loss vehicle, "salvaged" by State Farm Insurance, New Mexico. It is a 2003 Silver Grey Sedan, 60,229 miles, 6 MT. Silver cube trim.

Sorry about the pictures being rotated.

Here are some pictures of when it arrived and after about an hour of me taking it apart, in no particular order. Notice the bag of about 100 crushed beer cans in my trunk. I think I have an idea as to why this car ended up wrecked.

Timeline:
11/1/2012 Purchased car from Copart Auto Auctions, Albuquerque, New Mexico for $4300 (including tax, Auction fees, Auction broker fees).
11/4/2012 Car delivered to me in Sacramento for $550. Another $40 got it to my house.
Purchased new, OEM headlight trims: $64
Purchased an aftermarket, CAPA certified hood: $80
Purchased aftermarket fenders : $45 each
Purchased aftermarket radiator support: $54
Purchased OEM Bi-Xenon headlights w/ bulbs and ballasts: $250 each (in a stroke of luck, I actually bought AL lights to replaced my ZKW's, which we smashed from the accident. Lucky me!)
Purchased DEPO clears all around: $185 (I want to go OEM later. Only $35 of this counts toward repair cost because my OEM sides and tails are still good)
Purchased front end nuts, clips, and bolts from Niello BMW: $55
Purchased aftermarket radiator: $120
Purchased a used OEM condenser: $50
Purchased an OEM ambient temperature sensor with socket: $30
Purchased an OEM auxiliary fan shtroud: $90
Purchased OEM hood hinges: $15 each
Purchased OEM fender liner, lower driver side: $45
Purchased OEM hood latches: $10 each
Purchased OEM driver window regulator: $120
Purchased OEM coolant: $20

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[johnrando]

Wow. You have your work cut out for you but GL, great to see one being brought back to life!

[HokieZHP]

At least it's got $1k worth of tires on it! Can't wait to see the progress

[Avetiso]

Wow. You have your work cut out for you but GL, great to see one being brought back to life!
Believe or not, we would consider this an easy fix, about a 4/10.

[johnrando]

Even better then.

[Hermes]

those look like my old tires, AFAIK they don't make that tread pattern anymore

[danewilson77]

Mad respect. подписан!

[Torxuvin]

Braver man than I. Looking forward to watching the project unfold

[Hornung418]

Braver man than I. Looking forward to watching the project unfold
I'll second both.

[HokieZHP]

those look like my old tires, AFAIK they don't make that tread pattern anymore


They're these... I just bought myself a set and I love them!

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin&tireModel=Pilot+Sport+A%2FS+Plus&frontTire=24YR8PSASXL&rearTire=535YR8PSASXL&vehicleSearch=true&fromCompare1=yes&autoMake=BMW&autoYear=2003&autoModel=330i%20Performance%20Pkg&autoModClar=

[Johal E32]

^ same. They seem like good tires.

And props for bringing this car back to life, or at least planning to. I'm sure you will revive it! :)

Where in nor cal are you? I am 15 minutes out from Berkley (El sobrante to be exact)

[Avetiso]

They're these... I just bought myself a set and I love them!

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin&tireModel=Pilot+Sport+A%2FS+Plus&frontTire=24YR8PSASXL&rearTire=535YR8PSASXL&vehicleSearch=true&fromCompare1=yes&autoMake=BMW&autoYear=2003&autoModel=330i%20Performance%20Pkg&autoModClar=
I can't wait to test them out.

[Avetiso]

^ same. They seem like good tires.

And props for bringing this car back to life, or at least planning to. I'm sure you will revive it! :)

Where in nor cal are you? I am 15 minutes out from Berkley (El sobrante to be exact)

I am in West Sacramento, in the Southport area.

[cakM3]

Good luck with the rebuild Avetiso! :) Subscribed :thumbsup

[Avetiso]

The car is actually getting framework starting tomorrow. It should be reassembled by Friday. Painted over the weekend, hopefully. I should be driving it by mid next week.

[Hermes]

They're these... I just bought myself a set and I love them!

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin&tireModel=Pilot+Sport+A%2FS+Plus&frontTire=24YR8PSASXL&rearTire=535YR8PSASXL&vehicleSearch=true&fromCompare1=yes&autoMake=BMW&autoYear=2003&autoModel=330i%20Performance%20Pkg&autoModClar=


I see... I found a pic, these are the tread on my old PS2s

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/3c00d631.jpg

[Avetiso]

How did you guys like the tires?

[HokieZHP]

Love them. I had DWS's on my car before these and in my opinion, it's no comparison. These tires are quieter on the highway, handle better (wet and dry) and don't make as much noise in the bends.

[Hermes]

I loved my PS2's but I'm not generally a fan of A/S tires, I would rather run a dedicated summer and winter set. Luckily I live in SoCal so I don't need them and can run summers all year. It all depends on your local weather (IIRC Sactown is not too bad, you can probably deal with a summer tire unless you're going to Tahoe - I went to school at Davis).

[Johal E32]

I like the a/s plus. I would probably buy them again.

[Avetiso]

Don't you wish you always had this much room to work with?
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[alexandre]

Subbed. For the mileage I'm 100% sure it'll be worth it :D

[Vas]

Glad to have another russian on the boards :)

I used to do the same exact thing as you when I lived in NorCal so Copart is a very familiar place. And I still have family and friends in Sacramento that still do this type of stuff.

[LivesNearCostco]

I bought my ZHP as a repaired salvage title from a Russian guy in Sacramento! He bought it from an insurance company and did a pretty good job of fixing it up.

[Johal E32]

Can I see pictures of this hood that you got for $80?! Any chance you can help me out? :)

I am still toying with the idea of getting a facelift hood on my prefacelift lights and fenders!

[BRGcoopahS]

I see... I found a pic, these are the tread on my old PS2s

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/3c00d631.jpg

Sorry to get off topic but those are the tires on mine. I thought these were summer tires. You're saying they're all seasons?

[HokieZHP]

No the ones on the red car above are summers. The Pilot sport A/S tires I linked to above are the all season ones

[Hermes]

Sorry to get off topic but those are the tires on mine. I thought these were summer tires. You're saying they're all seasons?

nope...

the tires you have/I had are summers

the tires OP has with a very similar tread are A/S

basically I'm saying Michelin doesn't make a summer tire with a tread pattern like that anymore

[Avetiso]

Glad to have another russian on the boards :)

I used to do the same exact thing as you when I lived in NorCal so Copart is a very familiar place. And I still have family and friends in Sacramento that still do this type of stuff.
And I thought I was the only one...PM me your last name, perhaps it is familiar?

[Avetiso]

Can I see pictures of this hood that you got for $80?! Any chance you can help me out? :)

I am still toying with the idea of getting a facelift hood on my prefacelift lights and fenders!

I purchased the hood from a friend who was going to rebuild another ZHP with an s54 engine/tranny/rear end, but he didn't go through with it. This type of hood aftermarket, still CAPA certified, is $150. If I buy it through my dealer discount, where I used to work, possibly $130.

[Avetiso]

I bought my ZHP as a repaired salvage title from a Russian guy in Sacramento! He bought it from an insurance company and did a pretty good job of fixing it up.
Was his name Vlad, kinda skinny, blonde hair? Really nice guy?

[Hermes]

Glad to have another russian on the boards :)

actually...

besides the two of you there is a guy IN Russia who imported a US spec ZHP, but I can't remember who it is as I never see him post anymore

[Avetiso]

actually...

besides the two of you there is a guy IN Russia who imported a US spec ZHP, but I can't remember who it is as I never see him post anymore
For the life of me, I cannot fathom why he would do that. Making a US spec car legal in Russia, or any European country for that matter, is a tragedy.

[Vas]

I purchased the hood from a friend who was going to rebuild another ZHP with an s54 engine/tranny/rear end, but he didn't go through with it. This type of hood aftermarket, still CAPA certified, is $150. If I buy it through my dealer discount, where I used to work, possibly $130.

If you are talking about Dima Dolotov, then this is a really small world.

[JupiterBMW]

Wow, looks like a hell of a project, but glad to hear you're saving this car! Good luck with the repairs!

[Avetiso]

If you are talking about Dima Dolotov, then this is a really small world.
WOAH! It is a small world. I actually bought this from Igor Kostyuk, not Dima. But I know Dima! I worked at Euro Star Auto Sales for 7 months and I saw him practically every day.

[Avetiso]

Wow, looks like a hell of a project, but glad to hear you're saving this car! Good luck with the repairs!
Thanks. How is your car coming along? I saw the thread about your accident before I joined the forum.

[Vas]

Ha that's amusing.

[Avetiso]

Some progress! Car is in the body shop and on the frame table. Here are some pictures.

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[LivesNearCostco]

Skinny yes, nice yes, but not that blond that I remember. Name started with a "D", not Vlad.


Was his name Vlad, kinda skinny, blonde hair? Really nice guy?

[Avetiso]

Skinny yes, nice yes, but not that blond that I remember. Name started with a "D", not Vlad.
Oh okay then, nevermind. I have a friend whose name is Vlad, and he works on BMW's all the time. He actually helped me nab this ZHP.

[cakM3]

I'm glad to see you're saving this ZHP! :thumbsup

Will be nice to see this ZHP brought back to greatness again...:)

[Avetiso]

Finally some work done to the ZHP. Look at my older pictures to see the differences. Should be in my hands Thursday.

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[Vas]

You plan on keeping it for a while or selling it ?

[Torxuvin]

Nice progress

[Avetiso]

You plan on keeping it for a while or selling it ?
I think I'm going to end up keeping it. I haven't driven the car yet, so who knows how I'll like it, but I have a feeling I'm going to love it. In fact, Dima Dolotov and I were talking today, and he regrets selling his ZHP. Said it was "The best car I ever had. Period."

[Torxuvin]

I think I'm going to end up keeping it. I haven't driven the car yet, so who knows how I'll like it, but I have a feeling I'm going to love it. In fact, Dima Dolotov and I were talking today, and he regrets selling his ZHP. Said it was "The best car I ever had. Period."

Yeah. I love my corvette, and I really liked my M3. The ZHP is still by far the best car I've ever owned. At least all around.

[Avetiso]

Yeah. I love my corvette, and I really liked my M3. The ZHP is still by far the best car I've ever owned. At least all around.
That is exactly what I am looking for in a car. Looking forward to lots and lots of miles...and money....

[cakM3]

You won't be disappointed! Start doing some performance mods, a tune, and put in a Sprint Booster and you'll really enjoy this car! :thumbsup


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[Avetiso]

You won't be disappointed! Start doing some performance mods, a tune, and put in a Sprint Booster and you'll really enjoy this car! :thumbsup


TT+ iPad

Sprint booster? Gonna need a new intake, though.

[alexandre]

Most of us swear by the BMW Performance one if you have the $ or AFE.

[cakM3]

Sprint booster? Gonna need a new intake, though.

Yeah... the ZHP is an awesome car to have and drive. I enjoy mine because of all the "not so special" parts that were added to it from the factory that makes it different from the rest of the 330's.

Then, when you start adding performance items like BBKs, CAI, strut braces (front and back), throttle bodies, a tune, headers, and exhausts...even the Sprint Booster...it all combines to make a car that's already fun to drive...that much more fun to drive.

Sprint Booster significantly reduces the throttle lag when you press on the gas pedal. There's a really good review on this product in the review section...you should go check it out ;)

[Avetiso]

Can I see pictures of this hood that you got for $80?! Any chance you can help me out? :)

I am still toying with the idea of getting a facelift hood on my prefacelift lights and fenders!

Here is the hood.

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[BRGcoopahS]

Most of us swear by the BMW Performance one if you have the $ or AFE.

I'd like the BMW performance one. But what is really so speciall about it other than an oem look? I can't imagine it giving it much of a sound.

That's a lot of work done quick OP! You sure know how to get things done.

[Avetiso]

I'd like the BMW performance one. But what is really so speciall about it other than an oem look? I can't imagine it giving it much of a sound.

That's a lot of work done quick OP! You sure know how to get things done.
That is not me in the picture, if there is any confusion. But thanks! The car was actually supposed to be done last week, but my frame guy got held up by his previous job, and then fell down with a cold. But he is hard at work now! (this is why I only pay when the job is done)

[Avetiso]

Yeah... the ZHP is an awesome car to have and drive. I enjoy mine because of all the "not so special" parts that were added to it from the factory that makes it different from the rest of the 330's.

Then, when you start adding performance items like BBKs, CAI, strut braces (front and back), throttle bodies, a tune, headers, and exhausts...even the Sprint Booster...it all combines to make a car that's already fun to drive...that much more fun to drive.

Sprint Booster significantly reduces the throttle lag when you press on the gas pedal. There's a really good review on this product in the review section...you should go check it out ;)
I can't wait. Really interested in strut braces, CAI, and exhaust from the get go.

I actually just took a drive to Nugget in my sisters E90. Throttle lag sucks. Feels like you are not going anywhere, next thing you know, WOT. I was hoping that manuals had a different throttle control mechanism, but they don't, apparently.

[Avetiso]

Most of us swear by the BMW Performance one if you have the $ or AFE.
BMW Performance is really expensive. I wish I could find one for $300 like you could a while back.

[johnrando]

I'd like the BMW performance one. But what is really so speciall about it other than an oem look? I can't imagine it giving it much of a sound.

That's a lot of work done quick OP! You sure know how to get things done.

They add a slight more growl and +7 HP that you don't really feel, but the throttle response feels slightly better, and they look good. :)

[Avetiso]

They add a slight more growl and +7 HP that you don't really feel, but the throttle response feels slightly better, and they look good. :)
How does aFe compare?

[danewilson77]

How does aFe compare?

Same.

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

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

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

[BRGcoopahS]

That is not me in the picture, if there is any confusion. But thanks! The car was actually supposed to be done last week, but my frame guy got held up by his previous job, and then fell down with a cold. But he is hard at work now! (this is why I only pay when the job is done)

Oh I know. I guess what I meant to say was they work quick!

[Vas]

Them Russians get things done as far as body work lulz

[Avetiso]

Same.

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

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

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

Man that looks great. I'd rather save some money and buy afe.

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[cakM3]

Man that looks great. I'd rather save some money and buy afe.

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Nice choice!
:like

[Avetiso]

Some more work done. Car is now being assembled. Some welding going to be done to reinforce the metal.

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[Avetiso]

Further assembly.

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[jayjay_dee]

subscribed...

[Avetiso]

Almost there.

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[Avetiso]

AL Headlights!

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[cakM3]

That's awesome progress!!! :thumbsup Would love to see this car fully restored! You will love how this car drives :)

[Hermes]

you should install the xi reinforcement plates while you're doing all this work

[Torxuvin]

She has eyes again!

[Avetiso]

you should install the xi reinforcement plates while you're doing all this work

It's a little late now. Why would I?

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[Hermes]

common weak point on this chassis, and since its already been in an accident I would definitely do it to strengthen the steel in those towers

[Avetiso]

common weak point on this chassis, and since its already been in an accident I would definitely do it to strengthen the steel in those towers

Towers weren't affected at all, but I'll do it later if I upgrade my suspension.

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[Avetiso]

Well a bit of a stall. Turns out my original reinforcement was bent. Gonna go buy a used one tomorrow. Then I need to stop by the dealer and buy the mounting brackets that hold the headlight trim in place, along with a few other things. Then I am going to fill up the coolant and power steering, and hope to God my radiator doesn't leak.

[Avetiso]

Question: what do you guys think of the fact that my headlights have a silver insert but a black bezel ? I'm not sure if I love it or hate it.

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[danewilson77]

Stay with the black bezels imo...

They're making serious progress. Is there an ECD?

[Avetiso]

Stay with the black bezels imo...

They're making serious progress. Is there an ECD?
I'm keeping the black bezels for sure. What I am asking is what do you guys think of the trims in between flash and projector? It is silver, not black. This headlight was originally titanium.

I am getting the car tomorrow. All that is left is the bumper, really. Then off to smog/brake/light and the paint booth.

[nike001]

I'm keeping the black bezels for sure. What I am asking is what do you guys think of the trims in between flash and projector? It is silver, not black. This headlight was originally titanium.


From when you got it, the headlights might have originally been titanium, but ORIGINALLY from the factory.. they were black.

One of the owners most likely found AL headlights from another sedan to fix the burning ZKW problem. ZHP's never came with titanium bezels.

[alexandre]

Are you keeping the hood black or it's getting painted ? I'd keep the trim black. It looks way more aggressive... ZHP with Ti headlights would look off. Even more so if you're not painting the hood.

[Avetiso]

From when you got it, the headlights might have originally been titanium, but ORIGINALLY from the factory.. they were black.

One of the owners most likely found AL headlights from another sedan to fix the burning ZKW problem. ZHP's never came with titanium bezels.
I bought these headlights used to replace my broken ZKW's. I know that all ZHP's had black bezels, which is what I want. But I found these lights as replacements(because of ZKW issues). Now I am just not sure how I feel about the fact that the inner lining is silver.

EDIT: I said black, I meant silver.

[Avetiso]

Are you keeping the hood black or it's getting painted ? I'd keep the trim black. It looks way more aggressive... ZHP with Ti headlights would look off. Even more so if you're not painting the hood.
I am painting the hood for sure. In fact, the only reason the fenders look painted(they aren't, yet) is because the sides of the fenders were painted beforehand. This is done so that when the front end it being painted, I don't have to remove the fenders again. What you see on the fenders is specks of paint that fell on it during prep. When looking at it from the front, it gives the illusion that the fenders are painted; they aren't.

[Avetiso]

Assembly is 95% done! Car was started, fluids filled!

Just need to put corners together and paint it! Love the sound of the exhaust.

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[alexandre]

:thumbsup

[cakM3]

That's very quick work there! Very impressed :chuck

[Avetiso]

That's very quick work there! Very impressed :chuck
Thanks! I was actually supposed to be done yesterday, but as I said, reinforcement was bent. Bought a new one this morning, and got it all together! After a small mishap, we got it going great.

My radiator is aftermarket, and it for either manual or auto, just need to change the plug. Well I put the "manual" plug into there, and it started pouring out. Called the seller, and said for me to try my OEM one again. Worked.

<3 OEM <3

[JupiterBMW]

Well done man... Very quick work and it looks like you've just about finished up with the repairs already! Now get out and enjoy the car, you will love it!

[cakM3]

Impressive rebuild! Glad to see another ZHP make it back from the auto graveyard!!! Looking forward to more higher quality pics when you have the time!

[Avetiso]

Well done man... Very quick work and it looks like you've just about finished up with the repairs already! Now get out and enjoy the car, you will love it!
I can't wait! Love the exhaust note on this thing. The low rumble at idle. :drool

[Avetiso]

Impressive rebuild! Glad to see another ZHP make it back from the auto graveyard!!! Looking forward to more higher quality pics when you have the time!
I'll snap some pictures when it is painted. For now it is Galaxy s3 in low light. That is not a recipe for good pictures.

I need to humbly say this car kicked my ass. Very complicated front end, and being the first time I dealt with BMW, I gotta say, it is hard to fix these cars. But I doubt I can go back to another marque. Looking forward to reviving many Bimmers in the future!

[spoonerDee]

Great job bringing her back from the grave. Can't wait to see it finished.

[cakM3]

I'll snap some pictures when it is painted. For now it is Galaxy s3 in low light. That is not a recipe for good pictures.

I need to humbly say this car kicked my ass. Very complicated front end, and being the first time I dealt with BMW, I gotta say, it is hard to fix these cars. But I doubt I can go back to another marque. Looking forward to reviving many Bimmers in the future!

Now that's what I like to hear!

:like

[JupiterBMW]

Now that's what I like to hear!

:like

Once again, double :like

[alexandre]

I got a coupe for the next guy that wants to do that: http://www.copart.com/c2/individualLot.html?lotId=27133642 :biggrin

Avetiso given that you seem knowledgable of the trade, have you ever dealt with flooded cars? How repairable are they?

[johnrando]

Wow, fast work. Great to see such progress.

[Vas]

Flooded cars are a complete different ballgame.

[Avetiso]

I got a coupe for the next guy that wants to do that: http://www.copart.com/c2/individualLot.html?lotId=27133642 :biggrin

Avetiso given that you seem knowledgable of the trade, have you ever dealt with flooded cars? How repairable are they?
Vas knows what he is talking about. Flooded cars are really risky. As you can see on the car you posted, it only has 52k miles, no damage. But it doesn't start. Now it could be a small issue, but it could be a very bad issue. Personally speaking, I would stay the hell away from flooded cars, especially on something like a BMW. That's just asking for trouble. Not only that, they tend to be unreliable in the long run (electrical problems, mostly).

It is different than buying a wrecked car. On a wrecked car, you know what the issue is. On a flood car, once you get it, you start LOOKING for what is wrong. Again, I've heard good and awful stories. Personally, though, I wouldn't do it.

EDIT: Another fishy thing. The car comes with no keys. So it could possibly just need a key, OR the insurance is withholding the key to artificially bump the value on the car. This is because some people will risk paying more because they think all they need is a new key. I doubt it. :shifty

[Avetiso]

Thanks for all the support guys!

[Avetiso]

This would be something I'd love to nab as well. http://www.copart.com/c2/homeSearch.html?_eventId=getLot&execution=e1s1&lotId=28790922&returnPage=SEARCH_RESULTS

[danewilson77]

This would be something I'd love to nab as well. http://www.copart.com/c2/homeSearch.html?_eventId=getLot&amp;execution=e1s1&amp;lot Id=28790922&amp;returnPage=SEARCH_RESULTS

Damn. I need that triangle piece from the back seat.

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[alexandre]

Had it been within 1000 miles from me I would've jumped on it just for fun lol. But CO is too far.

[Avetiso]

Heh, yeah shipping is a huge cost to consider. My first car was from CO, but that is close to me.

[Torxuvin]

I got an error

[Avetiso]

I got an error
You need to use the first link I posted. Quoted links do not work.

If it still doesn't work, go to copart.com and search "28790922"

[Torxuvin]

Ouch. Yeah, I could use some parts from that car. They should part it out :)

[Avetiso]

Ouch. Yeah, I could use some parts from that car. They should part it out :)
:) I'd rather fix it. Revive another Imola.

[Torxuvin]

:) I'd rather fix it. Revive another Imola.

I do support this message. :) Any status update on the one you already have?

[Avetiso]

I do support this message. :) Any status update on the one you already have?
It's all put together, but I need to pass smog, brake, and light inspections. I can't do that until I have the bolts to hold the corner lights in. Those bolts show up on Monday, so on Monday I get to drive it!

Once I get my inspections done, I can begin registration. So hopefully I can drop it off at paint tomorrow of after tomorrow.

[Avetiso]

Smogging it now. And I need a new expansion tank. Me:1 ZHP:1

Smog failed: let my boss drive the car home. Hopefully that readies all of my monitors.

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[Avetiso]

Pictures!

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[danewilson77]

Gettin there!

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[cakM3]

Avetiso, I have to say in 7 days you managed to get this much done to your ZHP...very impressive work indeed! :thumbsup

[Avetiso]

Drove it today! What a blast! And my radiator leak went away. I think my repair guy overfilled my ET, and the pressure forced some coolant out. It's dry now, no leaking.

[Avetiso]

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[danewilson77]

Looks great! Almost there.

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[Avetiso]

Well pretty much done. Just a few small things hurr and thurr. Major work is done now that I got it back from paint (finally)

[danewilson77]

Well pretty much done. Just a few small things hurr and thurr. Major work is done now that I got it back from paint (finally)

Yup... Looking real solid. Trim, fogs, etc...

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[derbo]

man that was fast!!

[brettbimmer]

man that was fast!!

That's what I was thinking. Looks great!

[Torxuvin]

Sweet

[bcleaver]

Dang man, nice work!

[danewilson77]

Need update!

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[Avetiso]

Need update!

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Just docked in Miami. Vacation is over. Crap.

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[JupiterBMW]

Welcome to Florida.. :biggrin

[Avetiso]

Welcome to Florida.. :biggrin

So depressing. I'm going to go from 80 degrees Caribbean weather to 25 degree nights in Sacramento.

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[BavarianZHP]

Mad props for reviving a ZHP! That is so cool. How does car insurance work on salvage titled cars?

[BimmerWill]

Car looks immaculate. Nice work!

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[Avetiso]

Mad props for reviving a ZHP! That is so cool. How does car insurance work on salvage titled cars?
I thought I had already responded to this...

Anyway, I believe you can insure the car like you would any other car, but you decide what your payout is if you wreck it. Also, I have to have an insurer come here and inspect it.

That is how it worked for me, but I don't know if other companies do it differently.

[Avetiso]

Reverted back to amber OEM side markers because the DEPO ones are garbage. Got on my Khoalty flat black grills as well. Get a picture soon.

[Avetiso]

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[derbo]

wow the fitment looks pretty darn good!

[Avetiso]

wow the fitment looks pretty darn good!
It is. I was blown away, actually. Almost every car I have ever seen repaired (which is a lot), if it had an aftermarket bumper, you could tell. But this is really good quality. My only complaint is that the line between the fender and the bumper is a little bigger (farther from the fender) than on the passenger side, but I am 101% sure that is because of the accident, not the bumper. Hopefully I'll be able to adjust it a little more and get it perfect.

[derbo]

its hard to tell without the headlight trims in there but it looks good so far! Hood to fender looks minimal from what I can see.

[Avetiso]

Back to ambers today.

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[Avetiso]

Was considering leaving it like this halfway through the change.

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[Avetiso]

Financial aid is coming in two days (finally). Gonna finish this up already. Then test then waters.

On a side note, if anyone has:

ZHP Sedan Air Duct or a Hood Roundel for sale, PM me.

[Avetiso]

I have finished! She's finally done.

60k mile ZHP for roughly 8.5k sounds good to me, and I don't care one bit that it's salvage.



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[Pip]

Looks great!

[danewilson77]

Well done.

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[cakM3]

Always nice to see a ZHP saved from the scrap yard, awesome job!!! :thumbsup

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[Tnhl1989]

Looks amazing. Now to get my car to that condition.

[alexandre]

:thumbsup

[Avetiso]

Thank you everybody. It think putting it back together might have added a few horsepower. :biggrin

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[Gordo_GT]

I am in West Sacramento, in the Southport area.

I'm in the Natomas area.

[Avetiso]

I'm in the Natomas area.

Awesome, more Sacramento people! I drive through Natomas three times a week.

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[RWD Twisted]

I've seen this car in person. He did a great job on it! What's up Dario? Zac here.

[danewilson77]

Out of lurker status.

:like

[Avetiso]

I've seen this car in person. He did a great job on it! What's up Dario? Zac here.
Nice to see you make it onto the boards! Almost choked on my food when I read your post. :rofl Thanks for the compliment.

[orange260z]

Nice fix! It would have sucked to have a car like that get scrapped for parts. Looks great!!!

[Avetiso]

Nice fix! It would have sucked to have a car like that get scrapped for parts. Looks great!!!

Thanks. I kind of miss it.

[orange260z]

But you have your OB now? Which one do you prefer? They both look great in the pics, and you can't beat those investments...

[Avetiso]

But you have your OB now? Which one do you prefer? They both look great in the pics, and you can't beat those investments...

I'm a bigger fan of bright colors, so I would have preferred silver gray. However, I prefer the OB in general because it's had no body work done to it.

[Vas]

Man I wish you would have kept this one.

[Avetiso]

Man I wish you would have kept this one.

It was a nice one. I wish I had the money to fix it well in the first place with OEM parts and everything. Definitely a nice car.

[WOLFN8TR]

Wow nice work!!

[Vas]

Get back into a zhp man.

[mbeckel]

I didn't know about this story.There's more zhp's out there that need a second chance. If I could do it, I'd build a salvage into a track car!

[Avetiso]

Get back into a zhp man.
I might.

I didn't know about this story.There's more zhp's out there that need a second chance. If I could do it, I'd build a salvage into a track car!
It's a great way to get a track car.