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

[Pip]

I gave people working at my local dealer and customers their "ZHP" fix....although most of the customers didn't know what a ZHP was. I always find it amusing talking to the sales staff and watching customers walk by and just stare at the clean Imola ZHP in the dealer lot.....:drool I look at the new offerings and somehow they don't touch me the same way as my Imola touches me...;)

Not sure it is the color as much as it is the design. I do like the newer 5 series, but don't love it. The LCI E90 is now near the top of my list after seeing the latest offerings.

[Torxuvin]

I did my first cooling system refresh and replaced the plastic water pump and power steering pulleys with aluminum ones. New belts and idler and tensioner pulleys too. I got the OEM refresh kit from Tischer and the pulleys from ECS tuning.

The car has 71,000 miles and it was all original. I was actually surprised at how good everything still looked. At least now I don't have to worry about it for another 60k. These hot Texas summers can be hard on cars and I definitely didn't want to get stuck on the side of the road spewing coolant.

Nice. I finished mine today too. :)


One thing I noticed when doing my cooling system stuff is I should have used anti seize on the water pump pulley (aluminum ECS one) because mine is pretty much a part of the water pump now.

Too much torque? They don't need much

[Imola.ZHP]

I gave people working at my local dealer and customers their "ZHP" fix....although most of the customers didn't know what a ZHP was. I always find it amusing talking to the sales staff and watching customers walk by and just stare at the clean Imola ZHP in the dealer lot.....:drool I look at the new offerings and somehow they don't touch me the same way as my Imola touches me...;)

I love it when my Imola touches me too. There was a random IR M3 a few blocks up last week, it took my breath away every day I passed it. I knew it was there, but it still star struck me everyday (3-4 days in a row).

[Avetiso]

One thing I noticed when doing my cooling system stuff is I should have used anti seize on the water pump pulley (aluminum ECS one) because mine is pretty much a part of the water pump now.

Together forever. :grouphug


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[cakM3]

Not sure it is the color as much as it is the design. I do like the newer 5 series, but don't love it. The LCI E90 is now near the top of my list after seeing the latest offerings.

Sean....as for me, I know my next BMW will be an E60 ///M. I have plenty of time in which to choose my next beast (going to get my daughter through college first)...I blame this on Kris (S85FTW) because after riding in his beast I could never get the sound of that S85 out of my mind....and that Interlagos Blue....I know this would complete my stable....having an ///M5 Interlagos Blue...:)


I love it when my Imola touches me too. There was a random IR M3 a few blocks up last week, it took my breath away every day I passed it. I knew it was there, but it still star struck me everyday (3-4 days in a row).

I know I will always have an Imola BMW as long as I live...I can't get over staring at mine after having a good deep detail. The depth of that red.... :drool :drool :drool


Together forever. :grouphug


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Dario....you got me cracking up with your humor today :biggrin

[Pip]

Too much torque? They don't need much

Not the bolts but the backing of the pulley on the water pump.

[Torxuvin]

Not the bolts but the backing of the pulley on the water pump.

Interesting. I didn't find it terrible to get apart and my old water pump was rusty. Pulley was still in great shape though. New water pump is all shiny. :)

[brewer90]

Not the bolts but the backing of the pulley on the water pump.

I wish I had thought of anti-seize. My plastic one was stuck on there pretty good and I had to lever it off. Maybe I'll get a wild hair up my ass in the next year or so and yank them off before they are frozen and lube them up. Right now I'm just glad to be done!

[NorCal-Dimitri]

It is weird seeing only one tip. What exhaust is that?

It's a borla exhaust that was installed by the previous owner. I was thinking about changing it for a dual borla tip, but the look of it has really started to grow on me :)

[Hornung418]

check the five fuses that are under the cover in the DME box - the are the master control for engine functions (OVER THE fuse block fuses)

Remove rear seat cushion, on passenger side remove the round cover on fuel pump and listen for priming when you turn the key on...if no prime, check for 12v...if 12v - then fuel pump dead...it is a somewhat common issue on all cars and E46s in general

So the pump has 12v and is priming the line.

I bought 2 gal of 92oct and just filled her up. Somehow I need to force all of the denser water out of the bottom of the tank where its sucking from. Would removing the feed line from the filter and priming the line a few times exponge a good bit of the water?

From a GS3, this was sent.

[Hornung418]

Just went to Advance and bought some Heet gasline antifreeze remover.

Dumped the whole bottle in the tank and jumped around on the trunk to mix it up. Hope this shit works.

From a GS3, this was sent.

[330i ZHP]

I missed something - why is there water in tank?

[danewilson77]

I missed something - why is there water in tank?

I think he's just making sure there isn't water in the tank, as he thinks he's got fuel and/or pump issues.

If not... I missed something as well.

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[330i ZHP]

ahh

[330i ZHP]

check the fuse for the injectors - bleed the fuel rail - there is a Schrader valve fitting (like a air valve on wheel). Press it in while holding towel over it...verify fuel pressure

bleed a few times (in between priming the pump) see if this removes air/water/etc from line

If you have fuel pressure at the valve and still no fuel at ignition - then injectors not doing their job

[Hornung418]

I missed something - why is there water in tank?


I think he's just making sure there isn't water in the tank, as he thinks he's got fuel and/or pump issues.

If not... I missed something as well.

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It sat with about 3/8 full tank for over 4 months. I was thinking that there might have been some water that formed on the inside of the tank.

I have been letting it sit and mix for the past two hours. Hopefully that gets rid of any and all H2O in the tank.

I will be checking the fuse and checking the rail for pressure.

From a GS3, this was sent.

[Hornung418]

One of the injectors fell out of the rail when I removed it. It was promptly reconnected when I realized the gas was spilling all down the block and onto the asphalt.

From a GS3, this was sent.

[Hornung418]

Checked the 30 amp fuse in the DME box for the fuel injectors. Checks out working.

Bled the fuel rail. Fuel came out and was verified three seperate occasions. Priming and bleeding. The will start with some starting spray. Spark is good. The pump is good. That just leaves faulty injector wiring.

Somehow they are not being energized.

The project continues.

From a GS3, this was sent.

[johnrando]

Love it Charlie, Marcus. It's nice when you go to the BMW dealer and you wouldn't trade your car for just about anything on the lot. BTW, for my Ness, I washed her.

[WOLFN8TR]

Oil Change and New Power Steering Fluid.
Such a good feeling when the ZHP has fresh Mobil 1!

[Avetiso]

I sold it.


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[johnrando]

:( I forget, what are you replacing it with?

[Avetiso]

:( I forget, what are you replacing it with?
Why, another ZHP, I hope!

[cakM3]

Why, another ZHP, I hope!

Dario... it's always good to see an enthusiast like you rescue a ZHP from the wrecking yard only to see it have a new life. I hope the new owner will take good care of her :thumbsup

[Avetiso]

Dario... it's always good to see an enthusiast like you rescue a ZHP from the wrecking yard only to see it have a new life. I hope the new owner will take good care of her :thumbsup

Thanks for the kind words, Charlie! I couldn't let it die.. it only had 60k miles on it. I hope it lives a long time. That car got me hooked onto the Roundel. I'm already looking to do it again.


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[cakM3]

Thanks for the kind words, Charlie! I couldn't let it die.. it only had 60k miles on it. I hope it lives a long time. That car got me hooked onto the Roundel. I'm already looking to do it again.


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Interested in seeing which way you will go next time around......coupe.....vert...... hmmm! Which way???? ;)

[Cabrio330]

Added a BSW ib110 subwoofer to my 2005 HP convertible - big improvement in audio performance! I posted a quick review in the Audio/ICE subforum.

[Yass_ZHP]

Had a very long weekend moving with my wife the ZHP helped with a few trips nothing too heavy hehehehehe,
I did get my new hood latch and M pedals hoping to install them this week.

Looking to get all new tensioners, pulleys, belts, coils and spark plugs in the next couple of days.... gotta love Amazon...

[fredo]

Yass, good to hear the ZHP helped with the move. One member here was able to put a small fridge on the passenger seat the other day.

[Stu]

I think my input shaft bearing is bad :crying

Slight knocking noise when in neutral, clutch out
Goes away on clutch in, but makes a knocking sound very audibly when clutch is disengaging
Hard disengagement if pushing the clutch in quickly and accelerating

[LivesNearCostco]

could it be the clutch throwout bearing instead of the input shaft bearing? On the other hand, when that throwout bearing failed on my car, it made the noise only when you pushed the clutch all the way in.

[Stu]

could it be the clutch throwout bearing instead of the input shaft bearing? On the other hand, when that throwout bearing failed on my car, it made the noise only when you pushed the clutch all the way in.

Exactly :( That's all I've been reading about it. I can't see a single DIY on this job either, and it also requires dropping the transmission....so might as well do my clutch if I have to do that. And I definitely don't have the tools for a clutch job.

[Yass_ZHP]

Yass, good to hear the ZHP helped with the move. One member here was able to put a small fridge on the passenger seat the other day.

Wow! Well I tried to keep it light, mostly clothes and wife´s shoes....

[Hermes]

E3 (Bavaria) chrome door handles

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/null-52.jpg

[cakM3]

Looks good JP! :thumbsup

[Hermes]

Thanks!

[Johal E32]

I bought a subwoofer, amp, and all the accessories and what not. I plan to retain the stock head unit and all of my trunk space. I purchased a square 10 inch sub that will go behind the rear seat arm rest in the center where the ski pass thru area is. The amp will go probably underneath it in the storage area that tourings have.

All said and done for about $120. Everything is brand new too :fistpump

Now I patiently wait for the packages to arrive :eeps

[Torxuvin]

I think my input shaft bearing is bad :crying

Slight knocking noise when in neutral, clutch out
Goes away on clutch in, but makes a knocking sound very audibly when clutch is disengaging
Hard disengagement if pushing the clutch in quickly and accelerating

Are you getting any other symptoms or problems with the car? Related or not

[danewilson77]

Removed intake filter, upper and lower intake boots, DISA and ICV. Recharged/cleaned filter, inspected both boots, cleaned MAF sensor, cleaned ICV and inspected DISA. All good to go.

Only done as a preventative measure.

[Hornung418]

Replaced both Pre-Cat Oxygen Sensors. Total time from opening hood to closing hood was 22 minutes. Quite an easy replacement if you haven't done it yet, I highly recommend it. I was wearing khaki pants and a white dress shirt. not a speck of dirt or mess got on my clothes.

[Vas]

Replaced the front brake pads and adjusted the parking brake.

[Johal E32]

Replaced both Pre-Cat Oxygen Sensors. Total time from opening hood to closing hood was 22 minutes. Quite an easy replacement if you haven't done it yet, I highly recommend it. I was wearing khaki pants and a white dress shirt. not a speck of dirt or mess got on my clothes.

Hmm. I need to do this. I'm at 171k miles now :0

[danewilson77]

Hmm. I need to do this. I'm at 171k miles now :0

And post cats.

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[Stigissimo]

Evan and I removed the A-pillars and used some fabric adhesive to alleviate the granny-sockage that was beginning to occur with at the bottom of each pillar. Looks good now!

[johnrando]

lotsa good maint goin on in he-uh

[Johal E32]

And post cats.

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I passed smog with flying colors. I think im good for post cat

[Stigissimo]

Big day for the ZHP today: Complete fluid refresh! Oil change, new filter and such obviously. Threw some fresh MTL in the tranny, and some MT-90 in the diff. Also, while I was under there I did the CDV delete.

Observations:
1) Holy scheiße, my shifts iz butter why didn't I change the fluid and delete CDV earlier
2) Differential fluid is the most satanic ungodly awful smelling fluid in the world. I can still smell it right now.

[fredo]

Haha ... on #2.

[bimmergofast]

I missed something - why is there water in tank?

*#%€& ethanol?

[bimmergofast]

Big day for the ZHP today: Complete fluid refresh! Oil change, new filter and such obviously. Threw some fresh MTL in the tranny, and some MT-90 in the diff. Also, while I was under there I did the CDV delete.

Observations:
1) Holy scheiße, my shifts iz butter why didn't I change the fluid and delete CDV earlier
2) Differential fluid is the most satanic ungodly awful smelling fluid in the world. I can still smell it right now.

I did the transmission/differential fluids and CDV delete last week. (Ditto on #2)

Wish I'd done the CDV ages ago- wow. Only problem is that the throttle delay now is much more awkward, so I'm starting to drool over a sprint booster. Ah the cost of 'free' upgrades...

[Stigissimo]

mmm sprint booster. In the mean time, you could try being a little more aggressive on the throttle. All a sprint booster does is modify the output of the pedal so that you reach full throttle sooner - so really all it is doing is tricking the computer into thinking that you're pressing the pedal further than you really are. I don't seem to notice and significant throttle lag in my car anymore after becoming a little more comfortably aggressive with it - maybe I'm just used to the car.

[johnrando]

Stig, try driving a car with the SB on vs. off. You will absolutely notice the difference.

[Tnhl1989]

I can tell you it's a blast. Especially if you try out the mod kings Zhp :p

[fredo]

This didn't happen today. Actually, it's not even my car. But, I will post it anyways: last week I drove a ZHP 6 speed for the first time. Big thanks to Crickett for letting me. Man, that was a nice ride. His car runs really good. :biggrin

[cakM3]

I can tell you it's a blast. Especially if you try out the mod kings Zhp :p

:)

[johnrando]

A little love for the interior. Tons of beach time so way too much sand and dust accumulated (especially when I have to pick up my girls, no matter how much they shake off, they still bring the sand with 'em). Really nice to see it w/o a coat of dust on the leather.

[Johal E32]

Maintenance for the wagon next week!

New front brake pads & rotors
Z4M FCABS
E46 M3 RTABS with limiters
Alignment

Should drive like a total beast once it's all done ;)

[trancenation]

Had some coding done today to make the Fogs stay on with the flash to pass and high beam function!

[Yass_ZHP]

Finally got my hood latch lock replaced all better now.. :) Looking forward to a weekend of detailing :D

[johnrando]

Had some coding done today to make the Fogs stay on with the flash to pass and high beam function!

So, I think I heard the fogs stayed off when the high beams are on, but they also turn off when you flash to pass?

[Hermes]

So, I think I heard the fogs stayed off when the high beams are on, but they also turn off when you flash to pass?

yes, FTP is technically a high beam

[trancenation]

When I turn my fogs on and then use FTP or high beam position, they stay on and no longer turn off. This is beneficial for the fog light hid retrofit. I was blowing fuses prior to the coding.

[johnrando]

Very cool. And yes, it seems like it would be a lot of wear/tear on the fogs every time you FTP'd (although that doesn't work so much here in SoCal so it's kinda pointless). Maybe more so on the back roads.

[Stu]

Was wondering why my car seemed to lean to one side at work when I park...

Turns out to be a combination of my parking brake needing to be adjusted and a slight slope of the parking lot :rofl

I need to take my rear wheels off this weekend to diagnose a brake vibration issue, so I'll take a look at the springs while I am in there. Supposedly the very bottom of the spring has a tendency to break on these cars.

Am I a bad employee because I walked outside to move my car to test this? :eeps

[cakM3]

My style 135's were getting dirty and we had a hard rain this morning so after work I stopped by the car wash by where I live and got the ZHP cleaned up.

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[fredo]

Very sharp, cakM3. And I noticed you parked at the very end of the parking lot. :biggrin

[fredo]

Am I a bad employee because I walked outside to move my car to test this? :eeps

No, sir. I move my car every every afternoon to the parking garage downstairs, so I can have a quick exit at 5 PM.

[cakM3]

Very sharp, cakM3. And I noticed you parked at the very end of the parking lot. :biggrin

Yeah...last thing I need is some douche denting my beloved ZHP...:) Thanks for the complement! :thumbsup

[Stu]

Yeah...last thing I need is some douche denting my beloved ZHP...:) Thanks for the complement! :thumbsup

I will walk 1/2 a mile to the store entrance if I have to.

SUVs and children show no mercy to another car's finish.

[Hermes]

Nardi ;)

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/2002/null-8.jpg

[Avetiso]

Nice, JP! Loving the shifter.

[bimmergofast]

I will walk 1/2 a mile to the store entrance if I have to.

SUVs and children show no mercy to another car's finish.

Ugh- had a lifted wrangler literally back over me a couple months ago.

9693

Ran his receiver right up the middle until his gas tank hit between the kidneys.

Got a new hood out of the deal, so there's that.

[bimmergofast]

Today I put new rear brakes and shocks on the family van, because my wife forbid me from doing anything else on the ZHP until hers was fixed. :)

[saace7]

Had my fuel pump go out a few days go. Had my part come in the next day and up and running. Besides that, she got a early Saturday morning bath!

[Hermes]

a better pic now that it's light out

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[trancenation]

a better pic now that it's light out


Looking good Hermes! Nardi is the way to go! Is that wood grain?



I installed an OEM AUX kit on my brothers ZSP today..

[static667]

Renewed my insurance. Some of you may remember my rally adventure last October where I went gallivanting along a dirt berm. Well, the repair bill that Liberty Mutual footed has made it back to me. My premium went up by $550 per year. And it will probably stay that way for three years. I guess years of driving without incident and paying my bill on time equate to nothing. I love insurance companies.:mad

[danewilson77]

Renewed my insurance. Some of you may remember my rally adventure last October where I went gallivanting along a dirt berm. Well, the repair bill that Liberty Mutual footed has made it back to me. My premium went up by $550 per year. And it will probably stay that way for three years. I guess years of driving without incident and paying my bill on time equate to nothing. I love insurance companies.:mad

Have you thought about firing them and shopping around?

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[alexandre]

Did some driving for my company a few days ago. They're paying me for the mileage it added to the car (260 mi). I'm new to this and wanna make sure I don't get hosed - what's a fair rate to expect before I submit the information ?

[BRGcoopahS]

Bought some ceramic pads for the front since the brake pad light came on. Hopefully these ones will have less brake dust...

Anyone notice that more brake dust accumulates as the pads get to the end of their life? Or maybe I'm noticing things that arent there.

edit: ooh and will the stock jack be safe to change the pads? I dont really trust it when I have to pry off the clip.

[danewilson77]

You will need a new brake pad wear sensor as well.

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[Hermes]

Nice, JP! Loving the shifter.


Looking good Hermes! Nardi is the way to go! Is that wood grain?

Thanks guys! Yes, it's real mahogany

[fredo]

Did some driving for my company a few days ago. They're paying me for the mileage it added to the car (260 mi). I'm new to this and wanna make sure I don't get hosed - what's a fair rate to expect before I submit the information ?

My wife works for the State of Texas. She gets paid 56.5 cents per mile. Sounds like the private sector pays more. You may want to check the IRS website for the rate used in the tax forms.

[Chad44]

Was preparing for Autocross tomorrow, and put the car up to do an oil change- finding a huge amount of oil on the underside of the car. I steam cleaned and pressure washed the engine and undercarriage, did the oil change with a new oil level sensor(mine has failed)..

I am 3 quarts low from 3 weeks ago when I topped off with less than a quart lost in 5k miles...
Let the car run with the engine clean, and have a real good leak at my oil filter housing, so I guess it's time for a new gasket... FML, I don't have time for this right now. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/04/zedupyzu.jpg

[LivesNearCostco]

My opinion is the stock jack can be safe enough when changing brake pads if you avoid putting any hands, feet, heads or legs under the brake rotor or any other part that could come crashing down on the ground. Assume the jack might fail at any moment and make sure no body parts will be hit by the falling car--don't put your head under the fender either. For added safety, slide the wheel under the side of the car behind the jack (for front brakes) or in front of the jack (for rear brakes). I have worked on brakes this way in a parking lot (with a floor jack, not the stock jack).

At the track I see people putting one jack stand under the car as backup when they work under a car supported by just a floor jack. Not sure that's entirely safe but it's safer than using just a jack with no backup.

I haven't had a jack actually fail, but I've had the car fall off the jack two times. Once because it was on a slope and the parking brake was not engaged (and opposite side wheels not chocked). 2nd time jack was not centered under the jack pad and it slipped off. Now whenever I lift the car, I either engage the parking brake or chock an opposite side wheel, or both.

@alexandre: My current and last company had the official mileage reimbursement rate built into the expense reporting system. You enter how many miles you drove and it multiplies it by the company's approved rate, which for me today is also 56.5 cents/mile, just like for Fredo's wife. Maybe that's what the IRS has approved for 2013?


Bought some ceramic pads for the front since the brake pad light came on. Hopefully these ones will have less brake dust...
Anyone notice that more brake dust accumulates as the pads get to the end of their life? Or maybe I'm noticing things that arent there.
edit: ooh and will the stock jack be safe to change the pads? I dont really trust it when I have to pry off the clip.

[BimmerWill]

Was preparing for Autocross tomorrow, and put the car up to do an oil change- finding a huge amount of oil on the underside of the car. I steam cleaned and pressure washed the engine and undercarriage, did the oil change with a new oil level sensor(mine has failed)..

I am 3 quarts low from 3 weeks ago when I topped off with less than a quart lost in 5k miles...
Let the car run with the engine clean, and have a real good leak at my oil filter housing, so I guess it's time for a new gasket... FML, I don't have time for this right now. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/04/zedupyzu.jpg

That OFHG is a bear. Took me most of the day when I did mine.

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[danewilson77]

It's about a 2 hour diy.

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[az3579]

It's about a 2 hour diy.

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Took me 4 hours the very first time I did it, then between 2-3 when I helped Charlie with his. 2 hours is definitely doable. :)

Want me to help you, Chad? :biggrin

[M0nk3y]

Installed some new cans.

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[brewer90]

Nice cans.

I put a new battery in. It was still on it's original from '06 and I didn't want to push my luck especially since this is the first time that battery has seen a real summer (WI vs TX).

[WOLFN8TR]

New Leather steering wheel with Carbon Fiber trim piece.

Leather on Left, Alcantara on Right.
9715

9716

9717

[Vas]

Cleaned up the car and went over it to make sure there wont be any issue. Taking it on a road trip to Hilton Head, SC for vacation.

[MiniD]

Cleaned up the car and went over it to make sure there wont be any issue. Taking it on a road trip to Hilton Head, SC for vacation.

Let me know if you want any restaurant recommendations. My family has had a home there my entire life. Where I spend my summers (not this year, though :().

[Vas]

Let me know if you want any restaurant recommendations. My family has had a home there my entire life. Where I spend my summers (not this year, though :().

Sure that would be great since this is going to be the first time I am going there.

[Pip]

New Leather steering wheel with Carbon Fiber trim piece.

Looks good Gary. I wonder what clear plastidip would look like over the top to give it a gloss look.

[Avetiso]

Looks good Gary. I wonder what clear plastidip would look like over the top to give it a gloss look.

People do that?

Sent from a junkyard via GS4.

[Pip]

People do that?

Sent from a junkyard via GS4.

:dunno

I just like the look of real CF like the one Charlie posted the other day. I notice Dinoc has the matte look which is good when you have more of it I would think. I've never seen it in person so I can't offer a real opinion.

[WOLFN8TR]

Looks good Gary. I wonder what clear plastidip would look like over the top to give it a gloss look.

Thanks! Not sure if you can clear the Di-Noc. I went with the Matte Black but there is a Gloss Black. The Matte Black does have a sheen to it, doesn't come out very good in the photos. I also did my truck interior with the same stuff. Maybe these photos will give you an idea.

Before
9772

After
9768
9769
9770
9771

[elsanto]

Installed a USB charger in the glove box, and flush mounted the aux-in to cleanup my phone install.

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[Avetiso]

:dunno

I just like the look of real CF like the one Charlie posted the other day. I notice Dinoc has the matte look which is good when you have more of it I would think. I've never seen it in person so I can't offer a real opinion.
Brainfart. I was thinking you meant people put PlastiDip on the actually wheel itself... :facepalm

Disregard.

[Pip]

Your truck interior looks so much better after. I can see how the sheen would be very similar to the sheen of the cube already in the car so not sure the glossy one would fit in. :thumbsup

[WOLFN8TR]

Your truck interior looks so much better after. I can see how the sheen would be very similar to the sheen of the cube already in the car so not sure the glossy one would fit in. :thumbsup

I really like the way my truck turned out, so much better.
The CA-421 matte black matches the black cube trim pretty dam close. Thanks to Charlie for helping me ordering this btw.

[Chad44]

Took me 4 hours the very first time I did it, then between 2-3 when I helped Charlie with his. 2 hours is definitely doable. :)

Want me to help you, Chad? :biggrin

Thanks, I appreciate the offer but wouldn't ask you to drive up here just to help me out... I should be able to do this without too much trouble, as long as I wait until after my current class is over.
Question is: do I plan to so anything with my ccv while I'm taking stuff apart? I have had no problems with it yet, but don't know when that might change.

[NorCal-Dimitri]

Replaced my shifter emblem today. Brightens up the interior :).

http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y508/dimitri1337/20130805_131528_zpsca70c9be.jpg?t=1375733985

[Sockethead]

Cool!
Does that stick on or do you pry out the old one ?

[Johal E32]

pry out the old one and the new one takes its place.

[NorCal-Dimitri]

Cool!
Does that stick on or do you pry out the old one ?
Thanks!
The old one was already sliding around so I just removed it with my fingers. The new one just sticks on once you expose the adhesive.

[Hermes]

Question is: do I plan to so anything with my ccv while I'm taking stuff apart? I have had no problems with it yet, but don't know when that might change.

I would just do it at the same time if I'm already digging through that area

[Stu]

Parking brake adjustment, Gummi Pfledge on my door seals and rubber trim outside the car (and my apartment door seals :ninja), and thoroughly cleaned my M3 wheel with soapy water and a medium plastic brush that is of the consistency of a hard toothbrush.

Next weekend: Exhaust/Intake cam sensors!

[Hermes]

Just bought a 3.91 LSD for the 320i, hopefully I can get it installed before autocross on Saturday!

[danewilson77]

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maint%20and%20Misc%20II/IMAG1319.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/nicee46/media/Maint%20and%20Misc%20II/IMAG1319.jpg.html)

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[BimmerWill]

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maint%20and%20Misc%20II/IMAG1319.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/nicee46/media/Maint%20and%20Misc%20II/IMAG1319.jpg.html)

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Trying out freebie's from bimmerfest or did you already have some? lol

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[danewilson77]

I had some from a bottle I bought a year ago. I still can't get over the smell.

[az3579]

Installed a USB charger in the glove box, and flush mounted the aux-in to cleanup my phone install.

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k72/elsanto_parts_2006/ZHP/db359aef-a379-4e8f-af8c-706dbfcf4874.jpg[/URL]
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http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k72/elsanto_parts_2006/ZHP/IMG_20130803_123859_066.jpg[/URL]

Whoa whoa whoa, is that a Bimmian phone mount? how did you get your trim to sit flush and not pop out????

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[alexandre]

@alexandre: My current and last company had the official mileage reimbursement rate built into the expense reporting system. You enter how many miles you drove and it multiplies it by the company's approved rate, which for me today is also 56.5 cents/mile, just like for Fredo's wife. Maybe that's what the IRS has approved for 2013?


My wife works for the State of Texas. She gets paid 56.5 cents per mile. Sounds like the private sector pays more. You may want to check the IRS website for the rate used in the tax forms.

My company offered 56c as well, so it seems like it's the going rate. Thanks for the input!

[elsanto]

Yeah it is from Bimmian, worked great and the trim looks same as it did prior to the install. no modifications, took 5 minutes to install.



Whoa whoa whoa, is that a Bimmian phone mount? how did you get your trim to sit flush and not pop out????

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[danewilson77]

Yeah it is from Bimmian, worked great and the trim looks same as it did prior to the install. no modifications, took 5 minutes to install.

Mmmm....

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[WOLFN8TR]

My company offered 56c as well, so it seems like it's the going rate. Thanks for the input!

That's what my wife gets paid per mile also with a Pharma company.

[zhpnsnv]

Checked out Kyle's ride @ OBX mini mini mini mafia meet yesterday. Once again, Kyle impresses and amazes with his culinary skills!

[elsanto]

I'm new here, not getting the subtext... known issues with bimmian mount? voided my warrantee? Trans will grenade now?

I bought just the metal plate from bimmian, It came and had another companies part number stamped on it, then used exterior double sided tape to mount the car dock.



Mmmm....

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[cakM3]

Yeah it is from Bimmian, worked great and the trim looks same as it did prior to the install. no modifications, took 5 minutes to install.

:shifty

[johnrando]

I'm new here, not getting the subtext... known issues with bimmian mount? voided my warrantee? Trans will grenade now?

I bought just the metal plate from bimmian, It came and had another companies part number stamped on it, then used exterior double sided tape to mount the car dock.

The bimmian mount goes under your trim, so sometimes the trim sticks out some. Not too big a deal for some, it drives others crazy. My trim sits somewhat flush but sometimes pops out a little.

[Johal E32]

Installed some Zimmerman blank rotors and OE mintex pads on the front. Stopping power is awesome, steering wheel shake is almost gone (new Z4M FCABS coming up this week). And no more brake squeal!

Also got my OEM Lemforedor E46 M3 RTABS which will be installed with Vorshalg Limiters, handling should be amazing paired with the Z4M FCABS!

[az3579]

Today I corrected my ZHP's speedometer readout to read exact, thanks to Terra's kickass tutorial!



I'm new here, not getting the subtext... known issues with bimmian mount? voided my warrantee? Trans will grenade now?

I bought just the metal plate from bimmian, It came and had another companies part number stamped on it, then used exterior double sided tape to mount the car dock.

Dude...


The bimmian mount goes under your trim, so sometimes the trim sticks out some. Not too big a deal for some, it drives others crazy. My trim sits somewhat flush but sometimes pops out a little.

Some is an understatement, John... my trim is completely loose. You can easily lift out the trim with just one finger. :shifty
Most of the people I know who have one have said their trim is loose from it. You got soooooo lucky, man...

[elsanto]

Gotcha! i'll keep an eye out for the trim coming loose, perhaps they changed the design or something? I'm pretty quick to call out a crap part when I see it.

[Imola.ZHP]

Walked by it on my way to the Honda to drive it (the Honda) to work. ///Molly gets a lot of garage time when I work overnights because its just easier to share the Honda with my better half.

[Torxuvin]

Signed an individual purchase agreement to get the paperwork started. :shifty Hopefully it will go through smoothly. I will miss her though.

The place I'm looking at moving is in a fantastic location. Surrounded by clubs/bars/restaurants. A block from the subway to work. 4 blocks from the main park in ATL. 1 mile from Trader Joes. I'm pretty sure I'm only going to be driving once a week. If that. Kind of reinforcing my decision to move down to one car... :( Chickened out on rushing into a house before I was ready and had post-down payment savings.

[MiniD]

Signed an individual purchase agreement to get the paperwork started. :shifty Hopefully it will go through smoothly. I will miss her though.

The place I'm looking at moving is in a fantastic location. Surrounded by clubs/bars/restaurants. A block from the subway to work. 4 blocks from the main park in ATL. 1 mile from Trader Joes. I'm pretty sure I'm only going to be driving once a week. If that. Kind of reinforcing my decision to move down to one car... :( Chickened out on rushing into a house before I was ready and had some sort of savings.

Which area?

I was in Buckhead last weekend. Saw an Imola ZHP in front of Whole Foods.

[Torxuvin]

Which area?

I was in Buckhead last weekend. Saw an Imola ZHP in front of Whole Foods.

There are a few of us around. I'm actually in Buckhead now, but I'm looking at renting condo in midtown. (and a few other areas) Right above Vortex if you know where that is.

[cakM3]

Just worked out a deal for my next set of winter wheels for the ZHP this afternoon....talking about a chance encounter! Timing was perfect and I will be picking these up from a friend here on the forum....what better way to add to my ZHP's project thread? :thumbsup

[3ZHP]

Took the ZHP for a ride today, first time on over a month. Boy did that feel soooo gooood! :)

[M0nk3y]

Readjusted the El Diablo Exhaust



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[danewilson77]

El badasso

[cakM3]

Kyle, that looks awesome! :thumbsup

[Pip]

Looks so much better. I liked the fitment before but it is perfect now. Can't wait to hear it. I can google, but I'd prefer to hear a members car lol.

[M0nk3y]

Looks so much better. I liked the fitment before but it is perfect now. Can't wait to hear it. I can google, but I'd prefer to hear a members car lol.

Yea after I Google imaged some others I realized that it was way too low.

I'll try and get some video up tomorrow of some light throttle and wide open through some gears

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[M0nk3y]

El badasso

Lol just saw this. That's awesome.


Kyle, that looks awesome! :thumbsup

Thanks! I went and got a burger to go at a drive-up restaurant type of deal.

A teenager kid came out and said "Dude your car is dirty man"

Lol, I just love this exhaust. Completely changes the cars character.

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[Hermes]

3.91 LSD installed :)

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/null-56.jpg

[johnrando]

Nice Kyle. Man do I miss dual exhaust. Sold my extra non-zhp side skirt to a dude with a beautiful white M3 Vert with a great abstract pattern on the wood grain... I should have gotten a pic. He in kind, gave my vert some nice compliments so that's always good to hear.

JP, cool!

[trancenation]

3.91 LSD installed :)

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/null-56.jpg

Nice! Is this at Carl Nelson's place? If so, my dad had his tii's 3.45 done in the 80s or 90s here!

[Hermes]

Nice! Is this at Carl Nelson's place? If so, my dad had his tii's 3.45 done in the 80s or 90s here!

yes sir... the 2000CS in 1 and the 2002tii touring in 2 are his personal cars. Tony's 1600 (the origin of the 3.91 LSD) and Tony himself are in 3, and my car is in 4.

[trancenation]

An honor to have your car in there! They do great work over there as you have noticed. How do you like the 3.91 LSD? Can probably open up a little more on the freeway with some lower revs?
yes sir... the 2000CS in 1 and the 2002tii touring in 2 are his personal cars. Tony's 1600 (the origin of the 3.91 LSD) and Tony himself are in 3, and my car is in 4.

[Hermes]

An honor to have your car in there! They do great work over there as you have noticed. How do you like the 3.91 LSD? Can probably open up a little more on the freeway with some lower revs?

yeah, this is a great place. Honestly, I see more ZHP's here than anywhere else in SD. All my cars have been coming here for years so I know how good the quality is here.

As for differences between diffs... I already had a 3.91 open so revs didn't change, but I definitely feel more consistent power through the corners.

[Imola.ZHP]

Drove it to buy a powerball ticket yesterday morning, I'm sure its a dud, but I had a $4 credit from an old one and I figured why not...

News said 1-time pay out is estimated at 245, after taxes I'm guessing ~100-125 million. I would silently disappear, luckily Tennessee is a state that you can claim anonymously in.

[E_Rak]

Drove it to buy a powerball ticket yesterday morning, I'm sure its a dud, but I had a $4 credit from an old one and I figured why not...

News said 1-time pay out is estimated at 245, after taxes I'm guessing ~100-125 million. I would silently disappear, luckily Tennessee is a state that you can claim anonymously in.

But keep the ZHP and use the affiliate links all time..... :eeps

[Stigissimo]

yes sir... the 2000CS in 1 and the 2002tii touring in 2 are his personal cars. Tony's 1600 (the origin of the 3.91 LSD) and Tony himself are in 3, and my car is in 4.

*Drooling* It's funny you post a picture with a 2000tii Touring in it - Jalopnik just posted an article on it titled "An Automotive Unicorn: The BMW 2000tii Touring."

http://photography.kinja.com/an-automotive-unicorn-bmw-2000-tii-touring-1055187378

I dunno if I've had a chance to say this before - your 2002 is simply awesome. Great to hear it got an LSD!

[M0nk3y]

3.91 will be amazing to drive on!

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[E_Rak]

uhhh Nic. i have to have it.

[Hermes]

*Drooling* It's funny you post a picture with a 2000tii Touring in it - Jalopnik just posted an article on it titled "An Automotive Unicorn: The BMW 2000tii Touring."

http://photography.kinja.com/an-automotive-unicorn-bmw-2000-tii-touring-1055187378

I dunno if I've had a chance to say this before - your 2002 is simply awesome. Great to hear it got an LSD!

Nice article, but that guy needs to work on his car some more. His fog lights are mounted wrong and will shake a lot because the bumper on that car is more for looks than an actual strong structure to support something. It wouldn't hurt to get new stickers for the center caps on his wheels either. Some other minor things I noticed, but overall it looks like a good car.

As for the diff, I actually installed it in the 320i. I want to try to find a 4.10 for the 2002


3.91 will be amazing to drive on!

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yes it is, now I just need more power out of my 1.8L POS Bosch K-Jet engine

[trancenation]

*Drooling* It's funny you post a picture with a 2000tii Touring in it - Jalopnik just posted an article on it titled "An Automotive Unicorn: The BMW 2000tii Touring."

http://photography.kinja.com/an-automotive-unicorn-bmw-2000-tii-touring-1055187378

I dunno if I've had a chance to say this before - your 2002 is simply awesome. Great to hear it got an LSD!

Here is a pic of my dads "Unicorn of Unicorns" enjoy!http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/08/9eqy4ara.jpg

[fredo]

Nice pic. I can see she's not alone ! Another 3 BMW show in the background. :biggrin

[Hermes]

^sweet!

[Stigissimo]

^sweet!

+1

JP:
Ahh, thought it was the 2002. Does the 2002 currently have a 3.9 open diff?

[Hermes]

yup, but it has a early style long neck diff so I need to pick up a "regular" 02 rear subframe that holds the E21 diff

[Stigissimo]

Hm. Are those difficult to find at all?

[Hermes]

no, all 02s after around 3/70 will have the right subframe. I just need to find a 4.10 first

[Jailee2k6]

I had my front coil overs adjusted lower and got an alignment done.

[ELCID86]

Windows tinted ready for #1 son to head back to school in SC in a few weeks.

[trancenation]

Windows tinted ready for #1 son to head back to school in SC in a few weeks.

That reminds me, I need to have my front windows redone. How much did the tint job run you?

[trancenation]

Nice pic. I can see she's not alone ! Another 3 BMW show in the background. :biggrin

Yup each of my siblings and I have an E46.

[ELCID86]

That reminds me, I need to have my front windows redone. How much did the tint job run you?
Suntek CarbonXP for $225 OTD. I went a little darker than VA law allows, but I think it will not draw too much negative attention.

[johnrando]

Nice Kyle. Man do I miss dual exhaust. Sold my extra non-zhp side skirt to a dude with a beautiful white M3 Vert with a great abstract pattern on the wood grain... I should have gotten a pic. He in kind, gave my vert some nice compliments so that's always good to hear.

JP, cool!

I got a picture of the interior trim. You'll have to click on the link. I know it's not for everybody, but it's different and I liked it. It really pops, but you can't tell in that pic.

http://imageshack.us/a/img547/8532/kzmc.jpg

[Avetiso]

That trim looks dope, but it doesn't match cinnamon.

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[Pip]

Wow that is awesome...I would never rock it but awesome. I personally think it would fit better with all black leather or black/alcantara, but it is still cool.

[Pip]

That trim looks dope, but it doesn't match cinnamon.

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Great minds think alike.

[Stigissimo]

It's Jackson Pollock trim!

[johnrando]

That trim looks dope, but it doesn't match cinnamon.

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Exactly what I thought.

[Hermes]

911 seats

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/null-57.jpg

I don't have the passenger installed because of autoX tomorrow

[az3579]

^ 911 seats look awfully flat... I figured they'd be more bolstered than that!
Didn't you get Recaros?

[330i ZHP]

A little JCW carbon fiber to make the hatch match the hood (JCW CF hood scoop/vent)98649865

[330i ZHP]

And some progress on my latest metal project. All steel, custom formed M3 power dome facelift hood986698679868

[az3579]

OMG Stuart, that is going to be awesome!
Is it going to end up being stepped like the picture shows, or will it be smoothened out?

[330i ZHP]

It is kind of a smoothed hybrid of e46 and e90 in shape and height

[330i ZHP]

the top pic is today in final primer - after three primer/blocking sessions when I had time (not sure if I mentioned it here - but my daughter had ankle reconstruction surgery last Friday and my time has been consumed with taking care of her...kind of preparation for baby Alex)

[Stigissimo]

They dont make a drool smiley that drools enough for that mod stu.

[Hermes]

^ 911 seats look awfully flat... I figured they'd be more bolstered than that!
Didn't you get Recaros?

Yeah... they're nothing special, but still way better than the stock 320i seats.

I actually got a pair of manual seats from an '02-'03 WRX, but there will require much welding to make them work. Either way, they cost me $32 for the pair and are way more comfortable (plus being many hundreds of dollars cheaper) than the real E21 Recaro's. Reupholstery will come eventually with E24 rear bucket mod done in the same style...


but a 6cyl swap should be main priority ;)

EDIT: aforementioned WRX seats
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/null-35.jpg

[BCS_ZHP]

the top pic is today in final primer - after three primer/blocking sessions when I had time (not sure if I mentioned it here - but my daughter had ankle reconstruction surgery last Friday and my time has been consumed with taking care of her...kind of preparation for baby Alex)

Your adult daughter can talk and tell you what needs attention, recall that young Alex can't do the same, good luck brother.

[danewilson77]

And some progress on my latest metal project. All steel, custom formed M3 power dome facelift hood986698679868

Amazing Stu.

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[das boots]

Yeah... they're nothing special, but still way better than the stock 320i seats.

I actually got a pair of manual seats from an '02-'03 WRX, but there will require much welding to make them work. Either way, they cost me $32 for the pair and are way more comfortable (plus being many hundreds of dollars cheaper) than the real E21 Recaro's. Reupholstery will come eventually with E24 rear bucket mod done in the same style...


but a 6cyl swap should be main priority ;)

EDIT: aforementioned WRX seats
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/null-35.jpg


JP...Wedge Eng. might already have the adapter for the WRX to the E21 base. Give them a call. They had all types of adaptors when I needed a set for Recaro for the M3.

[330i ZHP]

thanks folks

Love the seats Hermes

[az3579]

Frosted my tail lights and front corner lights today.
The lights now produce a nice warm glow instead of harsh light. Something different for the time being.

[Avetiso]

Frosted my tail lights and front corner lights today.
The lights now produce a nice warm glow instead of harsh light. Something different for the time being.

Pics?

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[PirateZHP]

Cleaned the garage so the ZHP has a new home. Unfortunately, I could not wash it due to crap weather... I also took the ridiculous "Virginia Tech" stickers off of the rear window (sorry Chris). I haven't replaced it with anything yet, but I did add a little pirate pride to the side...

[danewilson77]

Why were the VaTech stickers ridiculous? He attended VaTech.

[PirateZHP]

Why were the VaTech stickers ridiculous? He attended VaTech.


It was just me poking some fun. It was obviously not ridiculous to him...

[BCS_ZHP]

Think he meant ridiculous to an ECSU grad to be sporting VaTech stickers. Let's put it in perspective --- if I put a Semper Fi sticker on your IR, how long will it last? Or JW, would he sport a Citadel sticker? Personally, I won't buy a car if its Clemson owned, just a personal pet peeve.

[QC_ZHP]

K&N recharge kit for the Gruppe M. The ZHP is going to be quiet for a couple of days.

http://i1365.photobucket.com/albums/r748/rauschsa10/2013-08-10_19-44-22_343_zpsaa2d6fea.jpg

[Hermes]

took 2nd in class at autoX, lost to a e30 318... but I still beat 2 E36 318 compacts

[ICTZHP]

Fixed a leaking vapor barrier on the driver's front door and put the Rivals on in preparation for an autocross tomorrow.

[330i ZHP]

nothing done this day to a BMW product

[alexandre]

Fixed a leaking vapor barrier on the driver's front door and put the Rivals on in preparation for an autocross tomorrow.

Mine's leaking as well after 3 regulator replacements. What did you use?

[cakM3]

Took both cars to BMW day at Larz Anderson car museum today with BP's help.

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Not every day I have both cars out on a daily trip, thanks BP for the assist! :thumbsup

[Avetiso]

That looks great, Charlie! Which one did you drive?

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[cakM3]

That looks great, Charlie! Which one did you drive?

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I took my ///M of course :) also got BP to correct both speedos on my cars!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/12/ere3y5u3.jpg

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[ELCID86]

Fixed the flapping C-pillar panels. I used V&S 1081 Spray adhesive which I had from when I was sound deadening another car. Seems to have worked well. Hoping it holds.

[330i ZHP]

looks good chuck

[cakM3]

Thanks Stu :thumbsup


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[ICTZHP]

Mine's leaking as well after 3 regulator replacements. What did you use?

I spoke to the tech at my dealer and he gave me a length of the black goo rope that they use. Sorry for the technical description, but that seems about the best way to describe it. I had expected a tube of adhesive, but they get it on a spool with 6 parallel strips applied to a waxy paper.

Hope that helps...

[az3579]

Not every day I have both cars out on a daily trip, thanks BP for the assist! :thumbsup

Always a true pleasure to drive either of your cars. Always reminds me of how far I'm falling behind with maintenance!

Thank for showing me the magic of that metal polish stuff. That left-side tip is so shiny now... I just need to buy some of this stuff and finish up the other side.

[CERF04ZHP]

Sorry I missed you guys! I got there about 20 minutes after you left...

[WOLFN8TR]

Installed the Eonon 5150. Pretty happy with the unit, the install sucked thou.

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[cakM3]

Sorry I missed you guys! I got there about 20 minutes after you left...

Yeah....like I said, if you had contacted me earlier, I would have stayed a little longer... Remember Channing, I do have a functional phone ;) Anyway, hope you guys had a great time today. Lot's of nice cars out there today :) Perhaps we will catch up at a future meet? :thumbsup

@ Gary....looks great! :thumbsup

[niart906]

Blacked out my side grilles with some Plasti-dip today. I can't decide if I like the look 100%. But I'll rock it for the time being, that's the beauty of dip...

Before:
http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab207/niart906/baaa9b72.jpg (http://s864.photobucket.com/user/niart906/media/baaa9b72.jpg.html)

After:
http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab207/niart906/null-62.jpg (http://s864.photobucket.com/user/niart906/media/null-62.jpg.html)

http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab207/niart906/null-61.jpg (http://s864.photobucket.com/user/niart906/media/null-61.jpg.html)

[Pip]

Your car looks fantastic. I personally think the OEM chrome/silver looks better because it ties in the wheels to the body.

[trancenation]

[QUOTE=niart906;289704]Blacked out my side grilles with some Plasti-dip today. I can't decide if I like the look 100%. But I'll rock it for the time being, that's the beauty of dip...

Looking mean with the black side grilles. I like the chrome but each to their own. +1 for the ZCP/CSL wheels.

[niart906]

^Thanks guys! I'm gonna leave them black for a bit and see how I like it, I applied the dip in heavy coats so it should peel off pretty easily if I chose to do so.

[330i ZHP]

csl wheels have been a fave for so long - I loved the reps I had as my first "upgrade wheels" on the sedan

[az3579]

Your car looks fantastic. I personally think the OEM chrome/silver looks better because it ties in the wheels to the body.

I agree with this. I'm a contrast guy. :)

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[MrMaico]

Mine's leaking as well after 3 regulator replacements. What did you use?


I spoke to the tech at my dealer and he gave me a length of the black goo rope that they use. Sorry for the technical description, but that seems about the best way to describe it. I had expected a tube of adhesive, but they get it on a spool with 6 parallel strips applied to a waxy paper.

Hope that helps...

This is probably the stuff that tech gave you........

http://www.amazon.com/3M-08578-STRIP-CALK-BLACK/dp/B0082LIDRQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1376317452&sr=8-3&keywords=3m+08578

[cakM3]

It never stops.....:facepalm My modding that is.....

[Pip]

Exhaust gaskets and oil filter from affiliate autohausaz.

[danewilson77]

Exhaust gaskets and oil filter from affiliate autohausaz.

Thanks!

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[cakM3]

Today I put much more luv towards my ZHP...:wub

[Vas]

Finally installed the short center console that gets rid of the armrest. Then got rid of the cup holders with a euro tray and did a sleek install of the aux plug into the tray.

Now my arm doesn't hit the armrest.

[jringo]

USASpec and Parrot BT install. Now I can roll with The Black Keys in style.

[Rovert]

Did my diff fluid and changed my "OMFG" Oil filter housing Gasket along with the VANOS oil hose. Then did a full underbody degrease from all the oil leakage. No more oil leaks on the ground!! :D

[Johal E32]

Started wet-sanding my car.

Gonna give it a FULL wet sand, compound, polish, glaze, seal, and maybe wax.

I want this car to turn out better than new.

[Hermes]

Started wet-sanding my car.

Gonna give it a FULL wet sand, compound, polish, glaze, seal, and maybe wax.

I want this car to turn out better than new.

Hell yeah!

Wanna come do the 320 next?

[cakM3]

Started wet-sanding my car.

Gonna give it a FULL wet sand, compound, polish, glaze, seal, and maybe wax.

I want this car to turn out better than new.

This is one thing that scares me when detailing. I would have to see how its done and then do a few scrap cars first before attempting doing this on my car.

I think its awesome that you're able to do this! :thumbsup Maybe someday.....


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[Daddyoh]

USASpec and Parrot BT install. Now I can roll with The Black Keys in style.
Oh yeah, Tighten Up boys.............

[alexandre]

Did my diff fluid and changed my "OMFG" Oil filter housing Gasket along with the VANOS oil hose. Then did a full underbody degrease from all the oil leakage. No more oil leaks on the ground!! :D

:like

[Johal E32]

Hell yeah!

Wanna come do the 320 next?

Sure ;) !


This is one thing that scares me when detailing. I would have to see how its done and then do a few scrap cars first before attempting doing this on my car.

I think its awesome that you're able to do this! :thumbsup Maybe someday.....


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It scared me like hell at first.. But I didn't have much to lose. The PO reckoned my car needed a full respray, so I just threw my hands in air and said "Let's do this". It is turning out really nice, still some orange peel but not much and all the defects and scratches are GONE! It is definitely a lot of work but I am very happy with the results. I'll post pictures when I'm done.

[jgt_zhp]

Treated her to a classic "Two "Bucket" (plus an extra bucket for the wheels, plus a pressure washer, plus a foam lance, plus my Walmart Turtle Wax car vac to blow out the seams, which does a surprisingly good job) wash. Been a long time since the warm fuzzy "clean Imola" feeling. I think it adds 10 to 12 hp.

Also removed the thumping Harmon Kardon subs and did the "tennis ball mod" to the rear deck, which at first blush, seems remarkably effective in eliminating the dreaded rear deck rattle.

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Completely wore out my helper. Now he says I have to mow the lawn by myself

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[Vas]

Phone pics but you people get the general idea
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/vsamoylov/IMAG1407_zpsc27c2526.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/vsamoylov/IMAG1405_zps24001486.jpg

[Pip]

Looks clean but I love my armrest.

[HokieZHP]

Installed my new ignition coil on my 335 that I had overnighted so I could drive to the beautiful NC beaches tomorrow!

[Hornung418]

Phone pics but you people get the general idea
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/vsamoylov/IMAG1407_zpsc27c2526.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/vsamoylov/IMAG1405_zps24001486.jpg

Friggin clean!

That's my first mod to soon to be acquired ZHP.

From a GS3, this was sent.

[Vas]

I did like the armrest but my elbow kept hitting while I drove so I had it up always.

Plus the bolster can be used as a resting point.

Thanks for the compliments mafia members :-)

[fredo]

Replaced a window regulator on my e90. I ordered the part online ($108 at getBMWparts.com after $10 coupon). Then, I asked a body shop to install it. The labor was $40. Total cost = $148.

I asked for an estimate at two Indies: $300 including labor and parts. So, I saved $152 ... not bad at all for a non-DIY guy. :biggrin

[E_Rak]

Fixed my vapor barrier with some painters tape on the seam this morning.

Then I actually fixed it. I've had my door off way too many times now!

Then I washed the car and discovered 2 nice scrapes on the rear bumper that I know I didn't create. Pretty upset about it. I need to find a new place to park at work, clearly.

[danewilson77]

Euro tray armrest delete!

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[Hermes]

setup a deal to pick up the first parts needed to build a M20 2.7 stroker for the E21... swap time!



Phone pics but you people get the general idea
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/vsamoylov/IMAG1407_zpsc27c2526.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/vsamoylov/IMAG1405_zps24001486.jpg

yeah! now I haz a friend with no armrest :)
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/189652DF-8082-49E2-9F14-850B05E78082-1514-0000017072896EA5.jpg

[330i ZHP]

I love the look of the armrest delete - but I REALLY love my armrest

[E_Rak]

I love the look of the armrest delete - but I REALLY love my armrest

+1 The free space while shifting seems like a fantastic idea, but it will probably leave you panging for an armrest on long highway cruises.

[330i ZHP]

I guess my short arms enable me to not have any problems with the armrest...and it is right in the sweet spot for my right arm at all times unless the arm is in motion

[az3579]

That's my first mod to soon to be acquired ZHP.

Do tell...



yeah! now I haz a friend with no armrest :)
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/189652DF-8082-49E2-9F14-850B05E78082-1514-0000017072896EA5.jpg

I'm amongst your ranks as well. Deleted it because I couldn't get the last bolt to cooperate when putting a replacement in, so I decided to leave the armrest out. Will be buying the console to match at some point. :)


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[330i ZHP]

My efforts today - was only stopped from completing because the vendor shipped me the wrong DPs

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd62/smoulton0204/E70%20X5%20M/1photo45_zps0ad9a348.jpg
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd62/smoulton0204/E70%20X5%20M/DSC_5787_zps441d2fc2.jpg
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd62/smoulton0204/E70%20X5%20M/DSC_5789_zps21e85bb2.jpg
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd62/smoulton0204/E70%20X5%20M/DSC_5790_zps3f52fc8d.jpg
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[Yass_ZHP]

Been away from home the past 2 weeks... missing Heinz :( ohhh yeah and my wife and dog

[Hornung418]

Heinz is a German name...and also the makers of ketchup :) Clever!!

[slowCoupe]

New low-beam bulb and lock/hazard cartridge on order. Some Adams wheel cleaner is on the agenda for this evening.

[johnrando]

took 2nd in class at autoX, lost to a e30 318... but I still beat 2 E36 318 compacts

Nice... you called your shot and delivered! :)

VAS - Nice Eurotray.
Niart - your car looks :drool

[BRGcoopahS]

setup a deal to pick up the first parts needed to build a M20 2.7 stroker for the E21... swap time!




yeah! now I haz a friend with no armrest :)
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/189652DF-8082-49E2-9F14-850B05E78082-1514-0000017072896EA5.jpg

That looks so nice. Love the cupholder delete as well.

[Vas]

yeah! now I haz a friend with no armrest :)

Awesome. Glad I am not the only one here with the delete.

I already was asked how I deal with no armrest or cupholders. Reply is its not a big deal.

[QC_ZHP]

The delete looks so clean. Just couldn't imagine not having an armrest though. I get frustrated when I have it pointing up. What do you guys do with your right arm cruising? Lol.

[Johal E32]

Installed new Lemforeder FCABS.

DIY'd with my dad, pretty fun LOL. I found the three jaw puller to be useless. I used a C clamp, a hammer, and that mofo was off in less than 5 minutes per side. I reused my old control arms, the ball joints looked like new. Courtesy of the PO.

[Hermes]

I am now pondering M50 swap since I have access to many lower mileage and cheap engines at my buddies shop. First step is finding some 323 parts (front subframe and motor mounts)

[az3579]

I am now pondering M50 swap since I have access to many lower mileage and cheap engines at my buddies shop. First step is finding some 323 parts (front subframe and motor mounts)

Dude, going for M50 is pointless if you go that route. Do S50. They're not that expensive now :)

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[Imola.ZHP]

Wow, lots of catching up in here to do; I've been somewhat "MIA" for nearly a week.

Sunday - Flat tire, bad valve stem on a wheel that was only 2 years old, hope this doesn't mean I got a batch of bad ones.

Monday - Had the bad valve stem replaced, $15.

Today - Dead battery, I hadn't driven the car in over a week and a few days ago I noticed the "clown nose" flashing oddly, I intended to look up the reason for the odd flashing but alcohol got in the way and I forgot.

Tomorrow - Maybe I'll give her a wash.

[Hermes]

Dude, going for M50 is pointless if you go that route. Do S50. They're not that expensive now :)

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I live in the smog state of Cali... it has to be approved. I could do S52... but for that much money I might as well do M20 stroker. Unfortunately for me it's a lot more involved when you live here to do a legal swap because of all the assorted parts that get scrutinized, which is my plan with this project.

[az3579]

I live in the smog state of Cali... it has to be approved. I could do S52... but for that much money I might as well do M20 stroker. Unfortunately for me it's a lot more involved when you live here to do a legal swap because of all the assorted parts that get scrutinized, which is my plan with this project.

The S50 and M50 use all the same parts to swap... plus, isn't the law that if the engine is NEWER than the model year it's going into then it's fine? OBD-I to OBD-I shouldn't be an issue, right?

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