What did you do for your ZHP/ BMW / MINI today? #2

[330i ZHP]

Well, this is as far as I got... Diff in and torqued to spec. Gotta go to work now

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looks good - are you going to attach the input/driveshaft before trying to tighten/torque the output shaft bolts? Allowing the engine/trans (in gear) to help you hold things in place.

[midlandtech]

Installed water pump, thermostat and new belts... After fighting with the bleeder screw for awhile she is running line a top and is ready for our trip to Arkansas this weekend.

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[jgt_zhp]

All about high performance mods at my house today:

Installed new-to-me Homelink receiver I got for $50 shipped on eBay, eliminating the unsightly opener hanging off the visor

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Might need to glue the headliner around the opening. Just tucking it around the edges like the e46f DIY seems a little loose.

Installed OEM Aux input in the doodad cup in the console. OEM harness was just long enough to reach back there from the head unit.

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[das boots]

LSD ready to go in... Prolly wont get it done today. I have to leave for work in an hour...
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Where did you get the LSD? Which specific car did they come out from and is plug n play with the ZHP?

[Sockethead]

Where did you get the LSD? Which specific car did they come out from and is plug n play with the ZHP?

I got it from another forum member. He got it from diffsonline.com. We bought the one for our 135 from VAC Motorsports

Yep, the one in the ZHP is plug and play. It's a very easy swap...

[das boots]

I got it from another forum member. He got it from diffsonline.com. We bought the one for our 135 from VAC Motorsports

Yep, the one in the ZHP is plug and play. It's a very easy swap...

Which specific car did they come from? 135s?

[Sockethead]

No the 135 is completely different.

They are stock e46 housings and the guts from an M3 are modified to fit into it or an aftermarket unit is installed in the housing, depending on what you want...

[gr330zhp]

Inspection on the 740i. Passed like a boss!


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[das boots]

No the 135 is completely different.

They are stock e46 housings and the guts from an M3 are modified to fit into it or an aftermarket unit is installed in the housing, depending on what you want...

Customized differentials.......LSD. How much do they cost????

[danewilson77]

Customized differentials.......LSD. How much do they cost????

I think they're about $2k from diffsonline.

HTC DNA, Williamsburg, VA

[das boots]

If that's the case, then I will buy one for everybody and myself when I win the Mega Lotto........LOL.

[nike001]

If that's the case, then I will buy one for everybody and myself when I win the Mega Lotto........LOL.

:rofl

In. :shifty

[3ZHP]

Tonight I washed the ZHP, put the 135M wheels back on and put the new RE 11's in the back seat. The fronts are still on back order and now showing a ship date of 5/11 so, I'll run the old fronts for now. Should be a fun ride to the tire store 40 miles away; I pulled off all the weights when I detailed the wheels last week.

[Imola.ZHP]

Windshield cracked today, its been chipped in one spot for the duration of my ownership of the car (almost 7 years!) and the chip where it cracked has been there for about a year...

BMW dealership is RIDICULOUS for replacement, so I've been researching where to buy the glass myself ($200 cheaper for the same windshield through ECS). I'm going to wait on the check from State Farm, but I'll probably buy it myself and have it installed professionally or a friend of a friend is a BMW tech, have him do it on the side...

She goes in for a rear-end alignment in the morning, hoping it's not too costly. My buddy that did alignments on the side for $35 moved away >=-/

[Johal E32]

Made a laundry list of what I am doing this summer

New thermostat
New front brakes and rotors
Navigation retrofit
Refresh my center console and cup-holder
Rear fenders will be flared/pulled around 3/4 inch
Clears all around
HR race springs (need some more low)

AND MAYBE, a OEM M-tech 2 kit. Intake, sways, and a tune.

Wooh.. bye bye bank account. :(

[Hermes]

Back to forum! I learned a lot about E46 programming - changing parameters and retrofits that other people said its impossible. Will make a thread about them after I come back from werk. :)

Good to see you bud!

As for me, OE M60 non-VANOS intake manifold (aka Dinan M62 high flow manifold). New on top, original one from the '01 on the bottom. The difference in the size of the runners is easy to see.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/740i/null-13.jpg

[danewilson77]

Should be a fun ride to the tire store 40 miles away; I pulled off all the weights when I detailed the wheels last week.

That's going to be interesting.

[330i ZHP]

I think they're about $2k from diffsonline.

HTC DNA, Williamsburg, VA

About $3000-4000 - closer to $4000 with the options that LSD unit has


Windshield cracked today, its been chipped in one spot for the duration of my ownership of the car (almost 7 years!) and the chip where it cracked has been there for about a year...

BMW dealership is RIDICULOUS for replacement, so I've been researching where to buy the glass myself ($200 cheaper for the same windshield through ECS). I'm going to wait on the check from State Farm, but I'll probably buy it myself and have it installed professionally or a friend of a friend is a BMW tech, have him do it on the side...

She goes in for a rear-end alignment in the morning, hoping it's not too costly. My buddy that did alignments on the side for $35 moved away >=-/

I would highly recommend having an experienced glass installer perform the work. Windshields are potentially a messy/sharp pita to remove (and if any of the of the paint gets scratched could rust) and getting them properly set and sealed (I have heard lots of stories of water leaks from even the smallest gaps) or having to redo the install with an incredible chance the windshield will crack or break during removal for repair.

[Sockethead]

looks good - are you going to attach the input/driveshaft before trying to tighten/torque the output shaft bolts? Allowing the engine/trans (in gear) to help you hold things in place.

I have air tools so I tightened everything with an air ratchet then put it in gear for final torquing... That was the only PITA... Having to crawl out from under the car, take it out of gear, turn everything a bit to get to the next set of bolts then put it back in gear and crawl back under.

[330i ZHP]

that's what kpro is for

[Dave_B]

Picked up clear side markers and ordering light smoked corners tonight.

RCR tails will be added to the short list.

[Imola.ZHP]

I would highly recommend having an experienced glass installer perform the work. Windshields are potentially a messy/sharp pita to remove (and if any of the of the paint gets scratched could rust) and getting them properly set and sealed (I have heard lots of stories of water leaks from even the smallest gaps) or having to redo the install with an incredible chance the windshield will crack or break during removal for repair.

I'm going to wait to see what the insurance check is first... If its enough, I'll just have the dealer put it in, but from what I'm told, the tech's do it at the dealership, so I don't see the difference in having the same tech do it after-hours as opposed to on-hours. I'm familiar with having to prime any bare metal when the original comes out, etc, etc...

[330i ZHP]

interesting - most dealers around here sub the work out to window shops

good luck and remember, automotive glass has a HUGE mark-up. Almost as bad as jewelry

[330i ZHP]

51317059706 after 2001 windshield OEM with green tint, sun screen and rain sensor - $360 retail

[330i ZHP]

AND - I HIGHLY recommend ONLY using OEM glass

I have seen way too many times where aftermarket glass has distortion and blemishes

[Imola.ZHP]

^ yessir! OEM ONLY! My insurance lady just called me, they are sending me a check for $707.XX... Damn, I might just have the dealer do it, he quoted me yesterday...

$518 - Glass (no sensor)
$100 - Trim
$50 - Cowl
$75/hour install, estimated 2 hours

I can get the glass from ECS for $296.03 (plus $92.13 for the order shipping)
Trim $25.32
Cowl refresh kit $76.42
$489.90 shipped, still, all parts cheaper than just the windshield at the dealer.

I may just order the stuff myself, go have it tinted, and then have a professional installer come to the house to put it in, and spend the extra money on new CA's, or I bet I could have an installer go to the tint shop to put it in...

[///Maniak]

I finally installed my VMR's on Monday, just in time for the snowstorm to arrive today. Good thing I still have the snow tires on the Audi!

I'm going to have to get my fenders rolled; the rears rub a bit. I'm also having my coilovers installed sometime in the next couple weeks. I like how it sits now, but I think it could use another .5-.75" drop.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8407/8698030661_eb3e5102c0_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8132/8698050995_d9104d564b_b.jpg

[Imola.ZHP]

^ nice! 19's?

I love mine! I had to roll the back too, and I'm just on H&R sport cup kit.

Watchout for curbs though, I've curbed all 4 of mine within less than two years. I need to get them fixed.

[danewilson77]

I prefer where it's sitting now.

[///Maniak]

Yep, 19's. Kinda nervous about potholes, but I've gotten pretty used to avoiding them. The tilting side mirror is nice to have!


I prefer where it's sitting now.

You think so? I don't mind it, but I do think it would look better if it were a bit lower. It would also be nice to have the height flexibility for winter. I'm still kind of up in the air about it.

[das boots]

Nice rear spoiler.

[///Maniak]

Thanks! PO had installed a bunch of Alpina toys, the spoiler was the only thing that made the cut after I bought the car. :)

[Tnhl1989]

I really like that spoiler. I don't mind the lip that the zhp get but everything totally looks much better with the spoiler.

[cakM3]

Ordered a new driver's side ZKW headlight lens so I can swap out the winter lens for my new ones :)

Also got the ZHP in for a much needed 4-wheel alignment after installing my new coilovers :thumbsup

Spotted this while waiting
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/02/9y7avu9y.jpg

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[johnrando]

looks great Ben!

[Avetiso]

I finally installed my VMR's on Monday, just in time for the snowstorm to arrive today. Good thing I still have the snow tires on the Audi!

I'm going to have to get my fenders rolled; the rears rub a bit. I'm also having my coilovers installed sometime in the next couple weeks. I like how it sits now, but I think it could use another .5-.75" drop.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8407/8698030661_eb3e5102c0_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8132/8698050995_d9104d564b_b.jpg

Gorgeous.

[///Maniak]

Thanks guys!

[cakM3]

I finally installed my VMR's on Monday, just in time for the snowstorm to arrive today. Good thing I still have the snow tires on the Audi!

I'm going to have to get my fenders rolled; the rears rub a bit. I'm also having my coilovers installed sometime in the next couple weeks. I like how it sits now, but I think it could use another .5-.75" drop.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8407/8698030661_eb3e5102c0_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8132/8698050995_d9104d564b_b.jpg

Car looks perfect!
:like

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[az3579]

You think so? I don't mind it, but I do think it would look better if it were a bit lower. It would also be nice to have the height flexibility for winter. I'm still kind of up in the air about it.

I agree with Dane. Where it sits now is pure perfection.

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[3ZHP]

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[JupiterBMW]

Yep, 19's. Kinda nervous about potholes, but I've gotten pretty used to avoiding them. The tilting side mirror is nice to have!



You think so? I don't mind it, but I do think it would look better if it were a bit lower. It would also be nice to have the height flexibility for winter. I'm still kind of up in the air about it.

I agree with the others... The current setup is perfect. What suspension are you on now?? I'm getting close to buying something, need to decide. Love the look though! :thumbsup

[BRGcoopahS]

Went to pep boys to get a quart if oil for the MINI, ended up leaving with a K&N filter for the ZHP as well. The intake noise seems to sound deeper/throatier at higher RPM's. Pretty happy.

[3ZHP]

:)
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[midlandtech]

Went to pep boys to get a quart if oil for the MINI, ended up leaving with a K&N filter for the ZHP as well. The intake noise seems to sound deeper/throatier at higher RPM's. Pretty happy.

Make sure to clean you MAS frequently I had a K&N and it mucked up mine pretty quickly.

[ELCID86]

New Bav Auto Berber mats finally arrived. 81958196


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[JupiterBMW]

Went to pep boys to get a quart if oil for the MINI, ended up leaving with a K&N filter for the ZHP as well. The intake noise seems to sound deeper/throatier at higher RPM's. Pretty happy.

I have one of those filters I would've sold VERY cheap!! Enjoy it!

[Hornung418]

Recommend switching to a dry filter. MAF readings will be altered with the oil from the filter.

From a GS3, this was sent.

[Washburn]

I think that happens when one OVEROILS an oil based filter, but not always.

[az3579]

:)
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You're going to LOVE those RE-11s.

[Don Adolfo]

I gave him a bath and put him to bed next to his brother.

[danewilson77]

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/8516bbb8-7339-40a1-be38-69a81722aee6.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/nicee46/media/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/8516bbb8-7339-40a1-be38-69a81722aee6.jpg.html)

HTC DNA, Williamsburg, VA

[cakM3]

Damn Dane.....I love your wheels :drool

Love the wheel studs you have on your ZHP :thumbsup Looks great!

[Avetiso]

I love CK's. What can I find them for used?

[3ZHP]

You're going to LOVE those RE-11s.

That's the second set! :) :) :)

[niart906]

Drove it to work. It's a 65 mile round trip to the new job. So it looks like I'll be hitting 200k sooner than I thought. :foottap

[Johal E32]

Drove it to work. It's a 65 mile round trip to the new job. So it looks like I'll be hitting 200k sooner than I thought. :foottap

As long you are anal about maintenance and good stuff like that, the odometer is just a bunch of numbers that don't really mean all that much!

[BavarianZHP]

Haha, yeah they're only numbers that dictate the sale price of the car :innocent no worries.

[cakM3]

As long you are anal about maintenance and good stuff like that, the odometer is just a bunch of numbers that don't really mean all that much!

So true! :thumbsup

[BRGcoopahS]

Recommend switching to a dry filter. MAF readings will be altered with the oil from the filter.

From a GS3, this was sent.

great. Are AFE intakes not the same?

[Pip]

Afe intakes are the same when oiled. Most here have dry filters or have switched to dry filters. Easier to maintain and no MAF issues.

[Johal E32]

Haha, yeah they're only numbers that dictate the sale price of the car :innocent no worries.

Okay, I can't argue that. Mileage def reflects the price on a car. As long as you aren't going to sell the car anytime soon you will be okay. You are just getting your money's worth out of the car by driving it more IMO.

[Hermes]

I want this car back together before I go to bed!

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/740i/null-19.jpg

[Johal E32]

^wow. The M62 is pretty similar to an S62.

Are you doing a M60 manifold swap on that car?

[derbo]

Worked on the passenger mirror motor last night. The ribbon cable tore which explains why the motor doesn't work on the passenger only. I ordered a driver side motor on accident so I was left to try some repairing. I reconnected the ribbon cable with solder and wrapped it with e tape. That solve the that for now and I can return the driver mirror motor.

Going to order a new mirror cap since the tabs broke off. I was thinking of drilling holes and zip ties through the mirror holes. It is probably sturdier than the tabs.


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[danewilson77]

Afe intakes are the same when oiled. Most here have dry filters or have switched to dry filters. Easier to maintain and no MAF issues.

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?5441-E46-BMW-330i-ZHP-AFE-Oil-filter-to-Dry-conversion&highlight=filter

[gr330zhp]

I want this car back together before I go to bed!

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/740i/null-19.jpg

Be careful the coolant rails that mate to the waterpump and run on top of the valley pan dont get knocked off in the back of the block.


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[JupiterBMW]

Just picked up my car from the tint shop this morning... Have a few more mods to install and then a photoshoot!! :thumbsup

[Hermes]

^wow. The M62 is pretty similar to an S62.

Are you doing a M60 manifold swap on that car?

yup - along with valley pan gasket, new OSV + seal, cleaned the hell out of the throttle body + new seal, lots of new vacuum lines, and full coolant system to round out the job.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/740i/null-21.jpg

non-VANOS on top:
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/740i/null-13.jpg


Be careful the coolant rails that mate to the waterpump and run on top of the valley pan dont get knocked off in the back of the block.


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already did it once :(

I just pulled the water pump back out and I could realign the pipes

[midlandtech]

Kept mine safely parked in the garage today since we are supposed to get 3-5 inches of snow.... And it was in the 80's yesterday

[jgt_zhp]

Kept mine safely parked in the garage today since we are supposed to get 3-5 inches of snow.... And it was in the 80's yesterday

And my "significant other" kept telling me Kansas City was "the Tropics" when she wanted me to move down here. Well, I'm here now, and I've never seen ugly wet nasty snow like this in the Tropics.

Just saying

[midlandtech]

And my "significant other" kept telling me Kansas City was "the Tropics" when she wanted me to move down here. Well, I'm here now, and I've never seen ugly wet nasty snow like this in the Tropics.

Just saying

Just wait till summer and its 115 in the shade... We'll be begging for this snow.

[Avetiso]

Just wait till summer and its 115 in the shade... We'll be begging for this snow.

It's consistent 90+ over here in Sacto and I am already sick of it.

[zhpnsnv]

Finally! I cannot explain to you how much I dislike the feel of the e82 knob. This is so much better for me:

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/03/6usu6ede.jpg

[Mtnman]

:thumbsup looks good marc. That interior still looks awesome too!

I bought a continental tire convenience kit for my non-spare tire non-jack having car that no longer has runflats on it.

[nike001]

Yeah buddy!

A step in the right direction! Did you get the F10 illuminated one?

[zhpnsnv]

Thanks!

Just the regular knob. Illuminated is cool too but not my thing.

[Sockethead]

Finally! I cannot explain to you how much I dislike the feel of the e82 knob. This is so much better for me:

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/03/6usu6ede.jpg

That was one of the first thing Kpro and I did to her car... she had the performance short shifter knob. It just didn't look right in her car...

[az3579]

Kept mine safely parked in the garage today since we are supposed to get 3-5 inches of snow.... And it was in the 80's yesterday


Does... not... compute...

[Tnhl1989]

Had a chip on the front windshield fixed by safelite. Also asked the tech a bunch of questions regarding getting it replaced with a rain sensor version.

[JupiterBMW]

Another box arrived from TMS today... :biggrin Of course, I'm sitting in my garage watching Top Gear instead of installing mods... :rofl

BP is coming to hang out tomorrow on his last day of his FL trip! I'm super excited to hang out and play with cars for the day! :thumbsup

[az3579]

I'm super excited to hang out and play with a car for the day! :thumbsup

Fixed. =\

You can't play with (my) Impala!!!! :biggrin

[JupiterBMW]

Fixed. =\

:biggrin

Ah ok, so no coding on the X3 then, eh? No worries...

[az3579]

Ah ok, so no coding on the X3 then, eh? No worries...

I got nothin' for ya... it was too short notice. :(

[JupiterBMW]

I got nothin' for ya... it was too short notice. :(

No worries buddy! We'll have plenty else to do... Power tools will be in use! :biggrin

[az3579]

No worries buddy! We'll have plenty else to do... Power tools will be in use! :biggrin

I hope you didn't plan on coding with power tools... unless you believe hammers fix computers!

[Johnmadd]

:rofl

[Tnhl1989]

BP plasti dip imola onto Jon's car :P

[Stu]

My driver's side fender corner light just magically stopped working in front of me after I locked my car. I took it off, plugged the passenger side side in to confirm the wiring is good, then plugged the driver's side corner light back on, and now it's working again. :shifty

BTW, don't remove without a non-marring pry tool. It will make removal seconds long without worrying about paint scratches.

I found a small rust spot on my passenger-side door jamb from what I would imagine was the seatbelt hitting the door at one point in its life. It's not any bigger than, say, the tip of a dull pencil. I figure I'll get it taken care of some time later. Shouldn't be a bad repair. I put some clear coat over it in an attempt to slow it down or something, but it's so small I am not too worried about immediate problems. It'll be taken care of before this winter.

[gr330zhp]

Oh the joys of 7 Series power steering lines :shifty


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[JupiterBMW]

Well, I managed to get a couple things done tonight... The box from TMS included an OEM ///M dead pedal, which was installed this evening. In addition, I installed the CF diffuser that arrived while I was in Texas...

Tomorrow, the car goes up on jacks and BP and I will get my Dinan muffler on (power tools go HERE...) as well as the final installation of my CF splitters...

Pictures coming soon... My county received 9 inches of rain this afternoon, so I don't exactly have good weather to clean the car and take shots.

[Hermes]

Oh the joys of 7 Series power steering lines :shifty


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hahaha... I haz same issue (not sure why I'm excited by the fact both of us have the same V8 problems)

make sure you change that coolant hose on the rear of the tranny cooler as the PS fluid destroys the plastic ends on it

[gr330zhp]

hahaha... I haz same issue (not sure why I'm excited by the fact both of us have the same V8 problems)

make sure you change that coolant hose on the rear of the tranny cooler as the PS fluid destroys the plastic ends on it

Lol well in general most 7s have the common issue of PS leaks. Dealt with it last year on my dad's E32, he just replaced everything and now the E38. Just trying to clean everything and sort what I need to order. On the plus side, other than that, car is golden! Tires have no wear, all the cooling system overhaul etc I had done is holding up well, drives great! Just need to sort this ps leak... :shifty


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[Tnhl1989]

Well, I managed to get a couple things done tonight... The box from TMS included an OEM ///M dead pedal, which was installed this evening. In addition, I installed the CF diffuser that arrived while I was in Texas...

Tomorrow, the car goes up on jacks and BP and I will get my Dinan muffler on (power tools go HERE...) as well as the final installation of my CF splitters...

Pictures coming soon... My county received 9 inches of rain this afternoon, so I don't exactly have good weather to clean the car and take shots.

The clouds should really be great to take photos with. It defuses the sun light and prevents the harsh shadows. Have fun :)

[JupiterBMW]

The clouds should really be great to take photos with. It defuses the sun light and prevents the harsh shadows. Have fun :)

Yes, but the insane downpour is not so good, and well, today, the sun is back out...

Aside from the weather, car is filthy right now anyway... :facepalm

[Tnhl1989]

I hear BP is great at detailing :)

[cakM3]

I hear BP is great at detailing :)

ahhhhhh....but he's just a Padawan learner ;)

[derbo]

Turn off a few things on the car via Ncsexpert.
Decided to leave the reverse mirror as stock instead of able to adjust while in reverse.

Looked into the stage 3 brake lights and decided to turn them on. Ill have to test them out soon


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[Rovert]

What's stage 3 brake lights??? Does it help me stop faster?? LOL. I want that. Software BBK FTW.

[Imola.ZHP]

^ I think he's talking about this...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1F88fJCE5nY

I need to get in on this NCSexpert, lots of cool stuff going on.

[Rovert]

That's awesome. See how he can stop faster?? Without that programming he would have surely hit the guy in the parking lot. :thumbup:

Edit: I'd love that function. I'm usually on the 4 ways if I'm slowing in hurry on the highway if I can free one hand from the steering wheel. It's saved my hiney a couple times.

[Newjack]

Turn off a few things on the car via Ncsexpert.
Decided to leave the reverse mirror as stock instead of able to adjust while in reverse.

Looked into the stage 3 brake lights and decided to turn them on. Ill have to test them out soon


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I'm sure this would be nice on the track, but I feel on the street people would get confused and rear end me trying to figure out whats going on lol

[az3579]

I'm sure this would be nice on the track, but I feel on the street people would get confused and rear end me trying to figure out whats going on lol

Dunno about you, but if I see extra brake lights and hazards on, I'm gonna push that brake pedal harder. Not sure how people could get confused by that. :dunno

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[danewilson77]

Mmmm...

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/00a519f5-6462-4d5d-9a9e-f8f62e891bf9.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/nicee46/media/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/00a519f5-6462-4d5d-9a9e-f8f62e891bf9.jpg.html)

[midlandtech]

Mmmm...

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/00a519f5-6462-4d5d-9a9e-f8f62e891bf9.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/nicee46/media/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/00a519f5-6462-4d5d-9a9e-f8f62e891bf9.jpg.html)
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Cleaned the MAS today just got to gas her up and it's off to Arkansas

[Imola.ZHP]

That's awesome. See how he can stop faster?? Without that programming he would have surely hit the guy in the parking lot. :thumbup:

Edit: I'd love that function. I'm usually on the 4 ways if I'm slowing in hurry on the highway if I can free one hand from the steering wheel. It's saved my hiney a couple times.

I do the same thing, in whatever car I'm driving, if I have to stop abruptly I always hit the flashers. It's a good habit to have, really grabs attention behind you.

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I'm researching end links for my ZHP, just only down 0.5" from stock, thinking about just going back with stocks.

[Torxuvin]

Oil change in the ZHP.

AC fully fixed in the Corvette!!! (~325 in parts DIY on 1000+ independent shop quotes) :biggrin Washed the bugs off. Exhaust on. Put rear spacers on. New exhaust plate. Adjusted center console. I was going to lower it too, but I was having trouble with the adjustment bolts. I need a second jack.

[LivesNearCostco]

installed German Auto solutions DISA repair kit. Earlier in the week replaced steering guibo.

[Avetiso]

Washed inside and out. Pictures taken for Craigslist.

[cakM3]

Washed and cleaned my Style 135s today in preperation for tomorrow's second detailing session. This time I'm going to a friend's house to show a few BMW enthusiasts there how to clay and detail the car....

[wsmeyer]

Didn't do anything but I did receive this:

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/04/emu7a3ud.jpg

Been browsing through it and have found all kinds of nifty stuff.

Did you know you don't remove the wheels to adjust the parking brake? Just one wheel bolt and rotate till the hole lines up with the adjustment hole / adjuster screw.

[Johnmadd]

Didn't do anything but I did receive this:

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/04/emu7a3ud.jpg

Been browsing through it and have found all kinds of nifty stuff.

Did you know you don't remove the wheels to adjust the parking brake? Just one wheel bolt and rotate till the hole lines up with the adjustment hole / adjuster screw.

Ahhhh, The Good Book. :thumbsup

[danewilson77]

Let us bow our heads.

HTC DNA, Williamsburg, VA

[JupiterBMW]

Didn't do anything but I did receive this:

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/04/emu7a3ud.jpg

Been browsing through it and have found all kinds of nifty stuff.


Hah, and its not even good for your 2006 car! Told you the older cars are better! :rofl

[JupiterBMW]

As of 11:30 this evening, I've officially run out of mods to install at the moment... CF splitters and CF diffuser are both on... That officially rounds out the carbon fiber mods for the car... Just enough to go "oooooh"...

I also got my Dinan exhaust installed on this car as well. So nice to have that piece back on. I missed that little extra bit of noise... A small change, but a welcome one...

[cakM3]

Very nice Jon!!! Glad to hear you got your ZHP ready! :thumbsup

[Torxuvin]

As of 11:30 this evening, I've officially run out of mods to install at the moment... CF splitters and CF diffuser are both on... That officially rounds out the carbon fiber mods for the car... Just enough to go "oooooh"...

I also got my Dinan exhaust installed on this car as well. So nice to have that piece back on. I missed that little extra bit of noise... A small change, but a welcome one...

Sweet. Bet it looks great. Ready for some pics

[3ZHP]

Put in a new set of NGK plugs in tonight

[wsmeyer]

Hah, and its not even good for your 2006 car! Told you the older cars are better! :rofl

Maybe the 2006's never break and I didn't need a service manual.

[Rovert]

Bought a Mother's Clay Bar combo pack with spray and a microfibre to clay my car and got it all waxed after! I had enough energy to wax my dad's 540i too!

[Johal E32]

Bought a Mother's Clay Bar combo pack with spray and a microfibre to clay my car and got it all waxed after! I had enough energy to wax my dad's 540i too!

Nice!

[Rovert]

My car is so smooth that when I went to brace myself with one hand against the car and the other hand with a towel...I slipped off the car and just about fell on my face. EPIC smoothness happening in Vancouver!!

http://cdn.memegenerator.net/instances/400x/21453202.jpg

[JupiterBMW]

I'm cheating on her today... Going to an Audi driving experience to beat on the new RS5, S7, TTRS, and possibly even an R8...

Why? So that I can leave there and forget all about those cars and love my ZHP even more.

I almost wore my BMW Performance t shirt just out of spite!! :biggrin

[Dave_B]

Jon, that would have been awesome if you wore that shirt!

[Tnhl1989]

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Charlie's detailing domain

[Dave_B]

Got some items coded that I wanted to do with BMW Scanner and installed clear side markers.

[cakM3]

Tony reset my ZHP's LCM back to default settings and then reassigned everything I originally had and was able to get my outer rings to light up on my Eagle Eyes. This is something I have wanted to get sorted out for the longest time!

Also got brake force display stage 3 to work on my ZHP.....coded this in my ///M as well :thumbsup

Thanks Tony!



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[az3579]

Today I washed the car after it sat for a week. This is the second longest time it's gone without me driving it. The first time was 2 weeks. :(
It was filthy...

Also installed the new LED bulbs I purchased. A couple of weeks ago, I bought (2) pairs of Cree 25W Amber LED bulbs for the front and back. Finally I've found a bulb that's just as bright as, if not brighter, than stock. VERY happy with these! CANBUS, so no bulb out errors and no hyper flash. :thumbsup

[Dave_B]

BP, got a PN on those for the rest of us?

[BCS_ZHP]

Installed a new BMW battery today, purely preventative measure as the dealer offered me 25% off when I was picking up wheel locks for Preston's car, my battery had a date of Dec 08 so I took their offer.

Thus, have an Autocraft Titanium (1000 CA, 850 CCA) 91-1 battery, 4-1/12 years old, available if anyone needs it and wants me to haul it to the Reunion.

[Dave_B]

Performed the $5 Alarm mod. Thread with install and pics in the DIY section.

[330i ZHP]

Damn. I forgot to go buy a new battery today for wagon. Took it off tender last night. Started fine. Drive for awhile. Them my friend stalled it backing into driveway. It wouldn't restart. Had to let her roll a few ft and bump start it.

How much did they charge for new oem batt and where?

Thanks


Installed a new BMW battery today, purely preventative measure as the dealer offered me 25% off when I was picking up wheel locks for Preston's car, my battery had a date of Dec 08 so I took their offer.

Thus, have an Autocraft Titanium (1000 CA, 850 CCA) 91-1 battery, 4-1/12 years old, available if anyone needs it and wants me to haul it to the Reunion.

[330i ZHP]

Anyone going to the deutche marque concours tomorrow at nottoway park in Vienna va?

[ELCID86]

Anyone going to the deutche marque concours tomorrow at nottoway park in Vienna va?

Sounds interesting. Not sure if I can make it out or not though. Admission fee? I didn't see one listed on the site.

[ELCID86]

Washed her and installed power steering reservoir o-ring.

[BCS_ZHP]

Damn. I forgot to go buy a new battery today for wagon. Took it off tender last night. Started fine. Drive for awhile. Them my friend stalled it backing into driveway. It wouldn't restart. Had to let her roll a few ft and bump start it.

How much did they charge for new oem batt and where?

Thanks

Fairfax, 204.99 list equated to 153.xx. Almost everything you can order online and get a 25% discount, andfor you being a MD address there should be no sales tax.

[330i ZHP]

Sounds interesting. Not sure if I can make it out or not though. Admission fee? I didn't see one listed on the site.

free to spectate

[330i ZHP]

Fairfax, 204.99 list equated to 153.xx. Almost everything you can order online and get a 25% discount, andfor you being a MD address there should be no sales tax.

gotcha - part number 61217586961? It is $147 at Tischer

I think the wagon has an Autozone battery - I will look tomorrow and see if under warranty still

[Hermes]

it took forever to get the inserts changed from stock E21 Boge to Bilstein HD's... damn old cars. Tomorrow will be control arms, tie rods, swaybars so it can go for alignment on Monday

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/null.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/null-1.jpg

[Crickett]

Came home from my trip & found a pair of these waiting for me!

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Can't wait to get some tires on them & put on the ZHP!! Thanks, Jon! :roundel


iPhone 5. Tapatalk 2. Aww yeeeah.

[zhpnsnv]

Rinsed off the pollen. No wash, just rinse. Washing with pollen in the air = wet sanding the paint.

[nike001]

How much did they charge for new oem batt and where?


Does it need to be OEM?

I got a Duralast 49-DL and it's supposed to have more cranking amps & it's definitely lighter as well. Mine was like $106 at an AutoZone after my core battery... Just food for thought.

[Imola.ZHP]

^ thats probably the one I put in my car about 3 years ago, still cranking strong at a fraction of the OEM price...

It's not under the hood, so no one will ever really know if you went a non-OEM route with your battery.

[az3579]

BP, got a PN on those for the rest of us?

There is no part # as it's aftermarket.
This is the only seller on eBay I found who sells them this "cheap" for a PAIR. Others sell for a little less but that's per bulb.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/300780205297?var=600057553790&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

I'll be posting a review with videos soon.

[Rovert]

Rinsed off the pollen. No wash, just rinse. Washing with pollen in the air = wet sanding the paint.

Nature's Claybar!!! LOL

I had a failed attempted of clearing the pitted headlight lens with some aggressive Mother's polish and an orbital. It needs more than just that!! I need more pollen for wet sanding! She was still a happy girl. Her paint was all smooth and silking from a clay bar the day before:

http://f.cl.ly/items/3m1H17252W0N0G2Z2P3e/E46-2961.jpg

[az3579]

Trevor,
Take advantage of the fact that you have a sedan, so the headlight lens is replaceable. :)

[Rovert]

Yeah but I'm Asian! Trying to find a decent way of not spending $70/side. Even if my plastic lens' were 50% clearer I would be fine. My car is my go everywhere/anywhere so it doesn't have to look pretty. Well maybe just a bit pretty. LOL

[az3579]

Yeah but I'm Asian! Trying to find a decent way of not spending $70/side. Even if my plastic lens' were 50% clearer I would be fine. My car is my go everywhere/anywhere so it doesn't have to look pretty. Well maybe just a bit pretty. LOL

Khoalty sells them by the pair for $72, if you don't mind aftermarket.
http://www.khoalty.com/headlight-lens-replacement.html

[Rovert]

Oooo....That I can justify. What do you think the difference between aftermarket and OEM is for a lens? :) Clear plastic seems like clear plastic to me. But I maybe ignorant to it's manufacturing process. LOL

EDIT: It says Bosch manufactured :D

[az3579]

There is a note in there that says the 2002-2005 ones are made from a "private manufacturer" that ensures "OEM quality". I don't know what the means, but honestly I'd buy it anyway as I would put LaminX over it anyway.

Of course all the other ones that aren't 2002-2005 sedan fitment are Bosch. Go figure.

[Imola.ZHP]

Also installed the new LED bulbs I purchased. A couple of weeks ago, I bought (2) pairs of Cree 25W Amber LED bulbs for the front and back. Finally I've found a bulb that's just as bright as, if not brighter, than stock. VERY happy with these! CANBUS, so no bulb out errors and no hyper flash. :thumbsup


There is no part # as it's aftermarket.
This is the only seller on eBay I found who sells them this "cheap" for a PAIR. Others sell for a little less but that's per bulb.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/300780205297?var=600057553790&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

I'll be posting a review with videos soon.

Can't wait to see your review, can you do an update in a few months so we'll know if you experienced any issues?


Nature's Claybar!!! LOL

I had a failed attempted of clearing the pitted headlight lens with some aggressive Mother's polish and an orbital. It needs more than just that!! I need more pollen for wet sanding! She was still a happy girl. Her paint was all smooth and silking from a clay bar the day before:


I'm in the same boat (with the pitting), we'll both just have to pony up the cash for new lenses... I'm probably going to wait until I can get the pitted front re-painted too, I want to wait to do that until I can let the car sit in the garage over a warm Memphis summer and let the new paint harden up for a good 3-4 months. This means I need to buy a second vehicle, ugh...

[LivesNearCostco]

fuel tank baffle

[Hornung418]

Cranked my MS43 conversion over today...won't fire, but it shows signs of breathing!

From a GS3, this was sent.

[KevinC]

it took forever to get the inserts changed from stock E21 Boge to Bilstein HD's... damn old cars. Tomorrow will be control arms, tie rods, swaybars so it can go for alignment on Monday

I put stock-equivalent Boges on my car last year when I bought it, kinda wishing I'd done Bilstein HDs. Curious to see your car when it's done, hopefully it doesn't sit up higher after the change. I may ditch the Boges sooner than later, they're just too damn mushy.. especially when my "other" car rides on Bilsteins and is a crapload stiffer to begin with.

[Chad44]

I've been watching Craigslist for a light set of 17s and found these... OZ Ultraleggera, 17x8 and 17.6 lbs per corner... Picked them up with 245/40 Falkens on them, but will put some Direzzas on them when I can afford to...
Also, I'll probably powdercoat them another color when it comes time to swap to the Dunlop's... Suggestions?

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/06/mydavuju.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/06/a9aqe9a6.jpg

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[niart906]

I had some free time yesterday to repaint one of my calipers back to silver.

Before:
http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab207/niart906/null-12.jpg (http://s864.photobucket.com/user/niart906/media/null-12.jpg.html)

http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab207/niart906/null-13.jpg (http://s864.photobucket.com/user/niart906/media/null-13.jpg.html)

After:
http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab207/niart906/null-15.jpg (http://s864.photobucket.com/user/niart906/media/null-15.jpg.html)

I also went to an Auto-X yesterday morning and saw a tasty 1M...
http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab207/niart906/null-9.jpg (http://s864.photobucket.com/user/niart906/media/null-9.jpg.html)

http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab207/niart906/null-10.jpg (http://s864.photobucket.com/user/niart906/media/null-10.jpg.html)

http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab207/niart906/null-11.jpg (http://s864.photobucket.com/user/niart906/media/null-11.jpg.html)

http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab207/niart906/null-16.jpg (http://s864.photobucket.com/user/niart906/media/null-16.jpg.html)

I also ran into Terraphantm putting his ///M through it's paces...
http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab207/niart906/null-8.jpg (http://s864.photobucket.com/user/niart906/media/null-8.jpg.html)

[JupiterBMW]

Great shots!!

As for me, I just got home from the dealer.. Picked up the parts to repair my sunroof shade and also set up an appointment to get the Dinan Stg 2 software flashed into it on Wednesday! Can't wait!

[johnrando]

Looks good Ni. Updates pls on how you like your Stage 2 Joop.

[JupiterBMW]

Looks good Ni. Updates pls on how you like your Stage 2 Joop.

Will do. I'll be honest, the intake/exhaust do not make a bunch of difference.. I feel the exhaust is a little louder, no sucking/growl from the intake though. But, together, the car does feel a little more jumpy... Hoping the software adds even more kick. :)

[Avetiso]

I've been watching Craigslist for a light set of 17s and found these... OZ Ultraleggera, 17x8 and 17.6 lbs per corner... Picked them up with 245/40 Falkens on them, but will put some Direzzas on them when I can afford to...
Also, I'll probably powdercoat them another color when it comes time to swap to the Dunlop's... Suggestions?

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/06/mydavuju.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/06/a9aqe9a6.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/06/dy3ebypu.jpg



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Gold.

[ELCID86]

Upgrade my Nav SW from 4-1/70 to 4-1/00. Can't tell what the change is yet. The load I got is supposed to have "night mode". Anyone know if that has a less bright screen? I could not tell in the daylight.

I used these links: http://e39source.com/archives/797 and the file here: http://www.neiloakley.com/

[Sockethead]

Looks good Ni. Updates pls on how you like your Stage 2 Joop.


Will do. I'll be honest, the intake/exhaust do not make a bunch of difference.. I feel the exhaust is a little louder, no sucking/growl from the intake though. But, together, the car does feel a little more jumpy... Hoping the software adds even more kick. :)
Yea, I'd be iterested too since I have Dinan CAI, Throttle body and stage 3 softwre and barely noticed any difference at all....

[Chad44]

Gold.

Have considered gold, but am not sure I can go that way... I thought something more like a bronze... But that's down the road... I have to build my powder coating oven first.


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[JupiterBMW]

Upgrade my Nav SW from 4-1/70 to 4-1/00. Can't tell what the change is yet. The load I got is supposed to have "night mode". Anyone know if that has a less bright screen? I could not tell in the daylight.

I used these links: http://e39source.com/archives/797 and the file here: http://www.neiloakley.com/

You should also be able to enable perspective mode (3D-ish map). "Night mode" is where the screen turns to a dark sky looking image at night.

[Crickett]

Re-opened up my passenger-front door to re-apply the zip tie fix with stronger zip ties. This time only one of the four zip ties broke upon moving the window through its range of motion. Good enough to keep the window up until I can get a new regulator sometime in the near future . . .

[ICTZHP]

Just placed an order with German Auto Solutions for their DISA rebuild kit. Will order the CCV kit and oil filter housing gasket from ECS tomorrow and can look forward to a fun filled day of preventative maintenance and repair this weekend. Won't necessarily be fun, but keeping the car in good health is good for the long run.

[johnrando]

Upgrade my Nav SW from 4-1/70 to 4-1/00. Can't tell what the change is yet. The load I got is supposed to have "night mode". Anyone know if that has a less bright screen? I could not tell in the daylight.

I used these links: http://e39source.com/archives/797 and the file here: http://www.neiloakley.com/

I have that version too, but I thought that night mode was something you had to "turn on", that it wasn't an automatic thing, but I don't recall as I hadn't used it.

[az3579]

I tried an alternative to Mr. Clean Magic Eraser today. Instead, I used my cleaner mix of Simple Green / Rubbing Alcohol.
I cleaned my steering wheel and alcantara on my seats with it. Also wiped all the buttons I use on a regular basis. Looking new at this point. :thumbsup

[jgt_zhp]

Cleaned up my other E46 today.

It may be even less special than our "not special" ZHPs, but it still shines up pretty good. I was working on the engine compartment Scrubbing Bubbles DIY, and the guy across the street came over and asked if I wanted to sell it.

I don't think I do.

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[Sockethead]

I haven't had a chance to comment on my Corsa cat back exhaust I installed last week .
I love this exhaust! It has a great growl to it in the meat of the power band yet quiet at idle and highway cruising.When I was installing it, I noticed that all three sets of mufflers/resonators were a strait through design...
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Some quick installation notes:
For all exhaust systems: Don't expect to get the manifold flange bolts off without lots of heat... The Oxy/acetylene kind of heat. Be prepared to replace the manifold bolts if they are extremely rusted like mine were.

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Everything fit perfectly but I'll probably bend the muffler hangers a bit to get the tips tucked up into the diffuser.

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Use plenty of anti-sieze on the exhaust pipe clamps. The clamps that come with it are really good but you have to tighten them until you think they will break, then tighten some more. They need the lube so the threads don't get destroyed during this process and don't forget to re-tighten after getting everything hot.
You may have rotate the clamps a bit or turn them opposite to what the directions state to clear tires and front drive shaft tunnel crossmember.

[danewilson77]

Looks great Rob.

[az3579]

Welcome to the club, Rob. :mafia

[johnrando]

Welcome to the club, Rob. :mafia

+1

[Sockethead]

Welcome to the club, Rob. :mafia


+1
Yea, I've been wanting this exhaust for years and more so after hearing it on Kpro's 135... It seems to have waken up the Dinan stage 3 tune a bit...
Krpo says that it needs to be reflashed with the tune since I got the exhaust but aren't these tunes (Dinan, shark, etc.) a static remap?

[BCS_ZHP]

Rob,
I agree with K-Pro. You had the intake & TB, now you've allowed it to exhaust those additional spent gases& air better via the new less restricted exhaust. When we made these hardware changes to Preston's car the improvement was noticeable but after the software tune update the improvement was much more noticeable. I invite you to drive his car at the meet and see if you can feel the difference, do that before you spend another $500+ on the software update.
Bruce

[JupiterBMW]

Rob,
I agree with K-Pro. You had the intake & TB, now you've allowed it to exhaust those additional spent gases& air better via the new less restricted exhaust. When we made these hardware changes to Preston's car the improvement was noticeable but after the software tune update the improvement was much more noticeable. I invite you to drive his car at the meet and see if you can feel the difference, do that before you spend another $500+ on the software update.
Bruce

This is fantastic to hear... My car goes into the dealer this morning for the Stage 2 flash from Dinan. I'm not expecting huge gains as Dinan mods are all very subtle, but I'm looking forward to some extra grunt!

Also picked up my Redline fluids for the trans/rear end yesterday. That, along with the sunshade repair coming up... Lots of little things and maintenance to handle before the drive North next week! Oh, and a detail too... Ugh, not looking forward to that process.

[az3579]

You should definitely reflash to take full advantage of the exhaust.

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[Sockethead]

I checked with the Indy that installed the Dinan software... No reflash needed.

[Hornung418]

You can always reset your adaptations. This won't affect the tune, but will give you the best gains with your new mods.

[jayjay_dee]

did nothing for the ZHP, but bought new rims for the e70...

http://www.xoutpost.com/attachments/x5-e70-forum/58186d1363386809-what-rim-style-x5rims3.jpg

[cakM3]

I ran PA Soft on my ///M today and cleared a bunch of error codes today...:)

[Pip]

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Bought PA Soft.

[az3579]

did nothing for the ZHP, but bought new rims for the e70...

http://www.xoutpost.com/attachments/x5-e70-forum/58186d1363386809-what-rim-style-x5rims3.jpg

Sweet! Are those the M-Sport wheels?

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[Torxuvin]

Refreshed my center console with plastidip. Much better. I'll put up a good picture when I get one.

[az3579]

Tonight I enabled Stage 3 Brake Force Display. I also played with the different settings for it to enact different modes. For example, I got it to just flash every time hard braking is encountered, ABS or not. This is very useful on the street due to all the inattentive people out there, so I will be running this on the street.

For track events, I will code it to enable Stage 2 for hard braking (threshold braking) and Stage 3 for ABS triggers.

[Rovert]

Wow....does it matter what year LCM you have for this coding?

[Tnhl1989]

Wow....does it matter what year LCM you have for this coding?

Nope :)

[Sockethead]

You can always reset your adaptations. This won't affect the tune, but will give you the best gains with your new mods.

I was wondering about that...:scratchinghead

[az3579]

Wow....does it matter what year LCM you have for this coding?

Your particular car is fine. If you had an older car, like one that's pre-facelift (1999, 2000), you need a newer LSZ and Instrument Cluster, I believe.

[Chad44]

Tonight I enabled Stage 3 Brake Force Display. I also played with the different settings for it to enact different modes. For example, I got it to just flash every time hard braking is encountered, ABS or not. This is very useful on the street due to all the inattentive people out there, so I will be running this on the street.

For track events, I will code it to enable Stage 2 for hard braking (threshold braking) and Stage 3 for ABS triggers.

Would be interesting to wire an led display on the dash, you could see the flashing when the stage 2 is triggered, helping fine tune your perception of how close you are to the threshold...

[Sockethead]

Would be interesting to wire an led display on the dash, you could see the flashing when the stage 2 is triggered, helping fine tune your perception of how close you are to the threshold...
:thumbsup

[az3579]

Would be interesting to wire an led display on the dash, you could see the flashing when the stage 2 is triggered, helping fine tune your perception of how close you are to the threshold...

That really would be unnecessary. That feeling comes with experience. You just "know" when you're at the threshold. You just... know. :)

[danewilson77]

ZHP-less, until next Tuesday. Back in the body shop.

HTC DNA, Williamsburg, VA

[Torxuvin]

ZHP-less, until next Tuesday. Back in the body shop.

HTC DNA, Williamsburg, VA

:blink Did something else happen?

[danewilson77]

:blink Did something else happen?

Nope. I ended up not being happy with the work done on the trunk lid. So.... They are actually hitting the roof and trunk lid again, and I'm paying to have the hood resprayed.

HTC DNA, Williamsburg, VA

[JupiterBMW]

Enjoying an ice cold Coors Light after successful completion of my moonroof sunshade repair. I still have to flush all drivetrain fluids before the drive to the reunion...

BP- Nice job, add the brake force to my coding when I see you at the reunion. Also, what are the chances our coding session also disabled the auto-leveling of the lights... That no longer works, in addition to the drive off door locks...

Dane- Body shops are never fun.. You never know how good it'll come out, but doing the right thing and demanding good work is awesome. Hope you get what you want from it!

[nike001]

Hmmm Dane. Paint work is big bucks!

[BCS_ZHP]

Arrived home 9:30, 2 packages waiting: (1) from BMW dealer, interior rear panel that had a broken latch is now replaced and a micro filter box to firewall snorkel that was busted has also been replaced; (2) front S&D rotors for my 540, shipper forgot them in my earlier shipment and then took 11 days to get them to me, customer service obviously not their strong point, ugh.

[ICTZHP]

Nope. I ended up not being happy with the work done on the trunk lid. So.... They are actually hitting the roof and trunk lid again, and I'm paying to have the hood resprayed.

HTC DNA, Williamsburg, VA

Good luck with the rework. I have to get ours back to the body shop to fix a hood spray. We collected a rock chip that the shop assured us could be touched up. Needless to say it did not come out well and they wound up painting the hood. I had thought for a long time that the color was off, but this weekend a friend noticed the difference. We have had other work done at this shop and been happy. Apparently body shops are like the stock market - past performance is no guarantee of future returns.

[johnrando]

GL on the rework Dane.

[Rovert]

Oh gee this makes me want to drive to Dane's just to meet you wonderful guys and to get a recode....Even though I have the blue cable and all the software on my computer....LOL

[az3579]

Also, what are the chances our coding session also disabled the auto-leveling of the lights...

Unlikely, but we can check it.
Wait a while, then go back and see if it auto-levels. If you do it once, it won't do it again for a while, so shut it off and try again in a few hours. Maybe you missed it the first time?

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[Tnhl1989]

Unlikely, but we can check it.
Wait a while, then go back and see if it auto-levels. If you do it once, it won't do it again for a while, so shut it off and try again in a few hours. Maybe you missed it the first time?

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I was able to disable the auto level since only the passenger side works on my car.

[JupiterBMW]

Unlikely, but we can check it.
Wait a while, then go back and see if it auto-levels. If you do it once, it won't do it again for a while, so shut it off and try again in a few hours. Maybe you missed it the first time?

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Yeah, I've been doing a fair amount of driving lately and its definitely not doing it... Also, just today, I noticed my passenger mirror courtesy tilt isn't working when I go into reverse...

Sounds like my GM5 needs to be looked over!

[johnrando]

This doesn't really fit here (or anywhere) because it doesn't deserve it's own thead, but I just signed up for the South Bay BMW Driving Experience, which is basically a test drive vs. competition. I chose the 650i vs. Porsche Panamera (sp?) just for the heck of it. As for my car, my 330Ci badge letters in gloss black arrived. Decided to rebadge but go with something muted.

[Rovert]

I was able to disable the auto level since only the passenger side works on my car.

I just unplugged the power to auto leveling in the back of my headlight housings. My car doesn't complain from doing that.

[JupiterBMW]

This doesn't really fit here (or anywhere) because it doesn't deserve it's own thead, but I just signed up for the South Bay BMW Driving Experience, which is basically a test drive vs. competition. I chose the 650i vs. Porsche Panamera (sp?) just for the heck of it. As for my car, my 330Ci badge letters in gloss black arrived. Decided to rebadge but go with something muted.

I signed up too... Over here I'm doing the 650 Gran Coupe vs. the Mercedes CLS... Should be fun!

[SoCalZman]

This doesn't really fit here (or anywhere) because it doesn't deserve it's own thead, but I just signed up for the South Bay BMW Driving Experience, which is basically a test drive vs. competition. I chose the 650i vs. Porsche Panamera (sp?) just for the heck of it.

How do you sign up for something like that?

[johnrando]

I was sent an email invite from them.

[JupiterBMW]

I was sent an email invite from them.

+1


Also, for my car today I acquired the rest of the supplies to do the drivetrain fluid flush before heading up to the Reunion next week. I still have to get spark plugs. Then I'm good.

[jayjay_dee]

Sweet! Are those the M-Sport wheels?

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BP, those are from X6M, style 300, but a lot of e70 owners are using them, mine are just reps...

[niart906]

I spent some time this morning tearing out the pass. rear shock to examine the mount. I've been getting a clunk over bumps and was worried my new mount was bad. Luckily the mount is fine, the shock it toast. There goes my first pay check from the new job.

I'm probably gonna order some new OE Sachs to replace both struts in the rear. Any benefit to going with the Bilsteins over Sachs? Both can be had for about $100 a piece through FCPeuro, just looking for some input. Thanks guys

[Tnhl1989]

I would personally recommend the bilstein sport since they have lifetime warranty even if you lower it.

[az3579]

I would personally recommend the bilstein sport since they have lifetime warranty even if you lower it.

This. The Bilsteins are an extremely durable product. They are designed for lowered suspensions as well. The lifetime warranty is a big plus.

[Johal E32]

I spent some time this morning tearing out the pass. rear shock to examine the mount. I've been getting a clunk over bumps and was worried my new mount was bad. Luckily the mount is fine, the shock it toast. There goes my first pay check from the new job.

I'm probably gonna order some new OE Sachs to replace both struts in the rear. Any benefit to going with the Bilsteins over Sachs? Both can be had for about $100 a piece through FCPeuro, just looking for some input. Thanks guys

Just get Bilstein Sports for all 4 corners. They can be used with lowering springs or stock ride height. They will stiffen the ride a little bit, but they are a very nice shock absorber IMO.

Or you could get Billy HD's if you don't want to lower your car. You can lower your car with HD's or Sport's, but Sports are meant for lowered cars whereas HD's are meant for stock ride height cars.

[niart906]

This. The Bilsteins are an extremely durable product. They are designed for lowered suspensions as well. The lifetime warranty is a big plus.

Lifetime warranty? I take it that's a manufacturer warranty right? FCP says they come with a 1 year warranty.

http://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-shock-absorber-m3-24-143998

[Hermes]

I finished up all suspension on the E21 yesterday, and today I got new CCV and DISA under extended warranty (with a big help from Carl persuading them to pay for it).

Also, paid my registration for MFest today. Anybody else going to be in Vegas that weekend?

[johnrando]

Nice JP. Not sure.

[az3579]

Lifetime warranty? I take it that's a manufacturer warranty right? FCP says they come with a 1 year warranty.

http://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-shock-absorber-m3-24-143998

Yes, through Bilstein. Looking at that link, I wouldn't buy that particular one though if it only says 1 year manufacturer warranty. The lifetime I mentioned applies to the Bilstein Sport. I don't know about the rest of their products.

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[gr330zhp]

Just get Bilstein Sports for all 4 corners. They can be used with lowering springs or stock ride height. They will stiffen the ride a little bit, but they are a very nice shock absorber IMO.

Or you could get Billy HD's if you don't want to lower your car. You can lower your car with HD's or Sport's, but Sports are meant for lowered cars whereas HD's are meant for stock ride height cars.

+1 I too swear by Bilstein


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[JupiterBMW]

Picked up some NGK plugs to round out my pre-reunion drive maintenance... NGK BKR6QUEP as recommended by the man himself, DeeDubya. :biggrin

[terraphantm]

Just get Bilstein Sports for all 4 corners. They can be used with lowering springs or stock ride height. They will stiffen the ride a little bit, but they are a very nice shock absorber IMO.

Or you could get Billy HD's if you don't want to lower your car. You can lower your car with HD's or Sport's, but Sports are meant for lowered cars whereas HD's are meant for stock ride height cars.

Keep in mind that in the E46 M3 world, Bilstein Sports don't exist. Only Bilstein HDs. Bilsten also sells the HDs in combination with Eibach lowering springs in their B12 kit, so the HDs should be fine for minor lowering

[midlandtech]

Washed, clayed, and waxed. Need to do interior but I'm exhausted.
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[Rovert]

Woohooo! I'm in the same boat. Have to vacuum. LOL

[jgt_zhp]

Finished headlight grinding. Plasti-Dipped lower grille. Installed OEM Alarm kit procured from E46f guy. And I haven't even had a beer yet.

Should have Lamin-X headlight film, clear side markers, and black trim restore goop from Bimmian yet today

More detail to come in my project thread. Really starting to make some progress on the to do list. Need to find somebody local who does coding, to fire this alarm up.

[SoCalZman]

Finished headlight grinding. Plasti-Dipped lower grille. Installed OEM Alarm kit procured from E46f guy. And I haven't even had a beer yet.


How long did the alarm kit take you? Thats next on my list. I have taken off the front air filter housing once already to do my blower motor (to stop the chirping before it drove me insane)

[jgt_zhp]

Seriously, especially if you've been in the fire wall before, about 1/2 an hour. Tilt sensor goes in the trunk, ultrasonic sensor in the headliner, and the siren on the firewall. That's it. And the used kit can be gotten, shipped, for about $165. It's a no brainer

[Rovert]

Also, paid my registration for MFest today. Anybody else going to be in Vegas that weekend?

I might be in Vegas then! I haven't registered though. What does that mean? I'm not allowed to meet you boys? LOL

[330i ZHP]

OK, here is my status - I have NCS Expert working.

I coded the current LCM and the new to enable bi xenon with halogen for highbeams and to NOT turn off fogs when flash to pass or high beams…this thing is going to be a space ship with high beams on…

I reactivated the euro flashers

And on the new module the three blinks - BUT, I HAVE THE TAMPER DOT with the new LCM and couldn’t figure out how to get rid of it…I tried to go in through Progman to code a replacement but I couldn’t get progman to see more than 12.4v at pin 30…even with my huge/consistent charger with various settings for volts/amps (and this charger has worked with another persons progman before)

So, I have my original LCM in there right now.

Further…

I coded key controlled roll up of windows and folding with key mirrors and changed the max speed for which I can fold the mirrors - I can now do it while on the road instead of dead stop


I need to remember to turn off NAV accept (I had it before but with my meddling tonight I lost it)

So, left to do (that I can think of) is NAV accept, tamper dot removal (and checking coding on that LCM) and then hope that none of the automatic trans coding has seeped back in…ugh….

[nike001]

Mom was on her way down the driveway and met me as I was pulling in, so I asked her if she wanted to see something cool.. but she said no. She ended up seeing anyways.

Then she texted me and asked if I disconnected my rear brakes :shifty

(I didn't)


Oh, also! My red plasti-dip came in today. Gonna spray my AFe dynamic intake scoop that goes behind the front kidney grills. Pics will be posted later.



And on the new module the three blinks - BUT, I HAVE THE TAMPER DOT with the new LCM and couldn’t figure out how to get rid of it…I tried to go in through Progman to code a replacement but I couldn’t get progman to see more than 12.4v at pin 30…even with my huge/consistent charger with various settings for volts/amps (and this charger has worked with another persons progman before)

Stuart, PM terra. I'm sure he'd be able to guide you through removing the tamper dot. (his username is at the top of this page... or at least in my browser it is)

[wsmeyer]

OK, here is my status - I have NCS Expert working.

I coded the current LCM and the new to enable bi xenon with halogen for highbeams and to NOT turn off fogs when flash to pass or high beams…this thing is going to be a space ship with high beams on…

I reactivated the euro flashers

And on the new module the three blinks - BUT, I HAVE THE TAMPER DOT with the new LCM and couldn’t figure out how to get rid of it…I tried to go in through Progman to code a replacement but I couldn’t get progman to see more than 12.4v at pin 30…even with my huge/consistent charger with various settings for volts/amps (and this charger has worked with another persons progman before)

So, I have my original LCM in there right now.

Further…

I coded key controlled roll up of windows and folding with key mirrors and changed the max speed for which I can fold the mirrors - I can now do it while on the road instead of dead stop


I need to remember to turn off NAV accept (I had it before but with my meddling tonight I lost it)

So, left to do (that I can think of) is NAV accept, tamper dot removal (and checking coding on that LCM) and then hope that none of the automatic trans coding has seeped back in…ugh….

Any chance you have PA Soft / BMW Scanner?

There's a DIY here on programming a used LCM:

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?7663-DIY-How-to-code-a-used-LCM-with-PASoft-BMW-Scanner&highlight=code

[330i ZHP]

I don't -

I just looked at the website - $650 (and I need two different versions)...holy shiz

[wsmeyer]

Or ~$25 on ebay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-Scanner-1-4-0-V-Never-Locking-Code-Read-High-Quality-D236-B-2-/181127391406?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item2a2c08a8ae&vxp=mtr

[kayger12]

What did I do for her today?

Apologized to her and explained that a wash won't do any good because she'll be covered in pollen before the end of the day.

[Dave_B]

Picked up a CF lip for the car from another member (Thanks Steve!)

Now to run to the store to pick up mounting hardware and some more 3M double sided tape.

[niart906]

What did I do for her today?

Apologized to her and explained that a wash won't do any good because she'll be covered in pollen before the end of the day.

Yup I've been saying that for 3 days now. Ahahaha

[UdubBadger]

Got my dynavin into the M. Need RyKo to come over and look at the speakers for me.


- Goin' H.A.M. Mobile

[UdubBadger]

What did I do for her today?

Apologized to her and explained that a wash won't do any good because she'll be covered in pollen before the end of the day.

And just think you breath all of that in normally too


- Goin' H.A.M. Mobile

[johnrando]

Nutting big, wash, cleaned wheels.

[az3579]

Washed and detailed the hood, roof, and trunk, before realizing that I need a lot more practice at this than I thought. :/

Also installed my clear side markers to complete the clear conversion.

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[cakM3]

Nice!!!

[BCS_ZHP]

Brake day, all day. Preston installed S&D d rotors with ceramic pads. He wanted yellow calipers & carriers so took those off of my coupe. He touched up the paint for time sensitivity (paint takes a long time to dry in humid weather, we had rain here today). On my coupe, the S&D rotors remained, as did the ceramic pads, but took the calipers & carriers originally from Preston's car and painted them BMW Roundel blue. They look amazing! Slapped everything back together and then took each one out to bed the brakes. Next attended to my wagon and installed the new front rotors that didn't show up 2-3 weeks ago. Finally took mama & kids out to dinner for Mother's Day, will go bed the brakes on my wagon in the morning.

Charlie stopped by today as did Adolfo, both were great support to have around & talk with but Preston kept keeping me on track because after all, it's all about him and he had to go out & drive his car tonight, lol.

[midlandtech]

Picked up a CF lip for the car from another member (Thanks Steve!)

Now to run to the store to pick up mounting hardware and some more 3M double sided tape.

Looks bauce

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[JupiterBMW]

Car sat in the garage all day yesterday as we had a birthday party for baby... Today she will sit again, that is, after going for a covert morning run to the store for a Mothers Day card.... :shifty

Monday starts the reunion drive prep work... :)

[Dave_B]

Looks bauce

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Thanks again!

Install solo is a PITA, but it's done.

Finished up around 1 AM this morning. Set my alarm to get up for my wifes breakfast... I set it for Saturday. Doh!

Luckily, she didn't give me too much grief.

I need to wash it and get some better pics soon.

Next up for visual mods will be light smoke corners and side markers, RCR tails and either black or gunmetal on the rims.

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb133/00h2itr/205662AF-E1FA-4FFB-8DBF-0E49CFFDC2CF-18621-00000868857A9944_zpsb25e8b08.jpg (http://s209.photobucket.com/user/00h2itr/media/205662AF-E1FA-4FFB-8DBF-0E49CFFDC2CF-18621-00000868857A9944_zpsb25e8b08.jpg.html)

[Hermes]

I might be in Vegas then! I haven't registered though. What does that mean? I'm not allowed to meet you boys? LOL

I honestly don't know what it means, probably just that you can display your car. I'll be there in Carl's M5, let me know if you are in town that weekend and I'll meet up with you

[Sockethead]

While I was swapping out my diff, I noticed that one of my rear Konis was leaking. Replaced them with Bilsteins today. Still gotta do the struts... I was kinda disappointed that they were leaking even though they have 70k on them, then I saw that the shafts were corroded and severly pitted. They went right to the scrap metal pile. No rebuilding them.

Also, Got my new splitters on... finally. I used SS screws and fender washers on the bottom and double sided tape on the top. I used a stepped drill bit to drill the holes and supported the back with a block of wood. This kept the holes nice and clean. I'm pretty happy with the way they turned out. Like Jupiter said, the fit isn't perfect but I think they look damn good...With my car lowered, I only have a few inches of clearance though.

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp325/r_powell123/_DSC3727_zps0200e59a.jpg

For comparison, here are my old CF ones from a few years back. My car isn't lowered in this pic.

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp325/r_powell123/DSC_0072.jpg

[Hornung418]

Ugh that looks so hot.

From a GS3, this was sent.

[Ryans323i]

@Rob: I like the new splitters a lot better. Much nicer overall shape.

I've been sanding on your old ones, but they're not done yet. Do you still want to me to refinish them?

[Sockethead]

Ugh that looks so hot.

Thanks for setting up the group buy Horny!!


@Rob: I like the new splitters a lot better. Much nicer overall shape.

I've been sanding on your old ones, but they're not done yet. Do you still want to me to refinish them?

Yea that would be great.... the car is so low now that I might take the new ones off, save them foe special occasions and run the old ones for daily use...

[JupiterBMW]

Rob-

Splitters look great! I had to use an extra fastener as well to ensure they were secure, but yes, love the look of them, very aggressive... :thumbsup