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

[Imola.ZHP]

Been MIA lately, busy with work, school, flipping a condo, working on my own house and helping my future mother in-law overhaul her laundry room/closet.

--Windshield washer fluid tank started leaking again. I just replaced that seal between the pump and the tank a few months back; awesomeness.

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--Front drivers door handle (exterior) was making an odd noise, tried some lube, seemed to help a little; hope it doesn't pull off in my hand one day.

--Nearly a $1000 worth of front suspension components are still in the trunk (CA's, FCAB's, Tie-rod ends, etc); maybe one day.

--Nearly ran out of fuel the other day (yes, I know this is bad on my fuel pump).

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--Close to 122,000 miles!

[JupiterBMW]

Well, just completed a little maintenance. My drivers front window regulator was starting to die, so I swapped it with a new one. I also completed the zip tie mod at the same time, very nice writeup by David. Overall, took me about an hour and a half, and that was while watching ALMS, and Gmail chatting with a coworker... So, overall, not bad at all.

Will do the others when time and money permits. :) For now, I'm happy that I can once again visit Starbucks drive thru, I was going through withdrawal! :biggrin

[MiniD]

Yesterday I received a pair of carbon fiber splitters and a very nice Coby Wheel tri-stitch steering wheel. Unfortunately they will have to wait to be installed as we're in the process of moving. More garage space for the ZHP though!

[midlandtech]

Washed, clayed, polished, waxed the car and washed, clayed and waxed wheels. She's ready for the change in seasons.

[Stigissimo]

Mini - whod you get the splitters from?

[MiniD]

Mini - whod you get the splitters from?

Used off e46f. One needs re-finishing.

[Hornung418]

Pics??

GS3 + TT4

[Yass_ZHP]

Used off e46f. One needs re-finishing.

Ohhh... thought u got em a some type of store.

[MiniD]

Ohhh... thought u got em a some type of store.

They are the same ones Khoalty sells.

[zhpnsnv]

Met up with a friend who helped me hardwire my new V1. No pics of the install, but I did take this just for the heck of it:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a107/mbcoops/null_zps10162f49.jpg

Compared to the escort passports I've had for about 15 years, the v1 is extremely "chatty." That said, it is supposed to have much better range, so we will see.

[328ioc]

Met up with a friend who helped me hardwire my new V1. No pics of the install, but I did take this just for the heck of it:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a107/mbcoops/null_zps10162f49.jpg

Compared to the escort passports I've had for about 15 years, the v1 is extremely "chatty." That said, it is supposed to have much better range, so we will see.

I have heard that about the V1 as well. Apparently it's bad in my area so it looks like I am going to look into the redline or 9500xi since my old 8500 is officially dead.

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[Stigissimo]

I have a v1.. It can be chatty but the range is very very good. And the mute feature works well, so i dont mind too much. It was a really great purchase.

[das boots]

I have a v1.. It can be chatty but the range is very very good. And the mute feature works well, so i dont mind too much. It was a really great purchase.

I would like to add that not only a very good range....I think it has the best and longest range. The V1 saved my butt several times over......

[Stigissimo]

I would like to add that not only a very good range....I think it has the best and longest range. The V1 saved my butt several times over......

You can say that again!

[Lanister]

Successfully completed the steering wheel swap with Crickett (Travis). I was looking for a leather wheel and he was looking for an Alcantara. All took 6 days total and now we're both enjoying a nice change.

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A bit bummed at myself for failing to firmly reconnect the wire clips to the airbag. After an hour's driving, the airbag light came on. Took out the airbag and, sure enough, both clips were lose. :facepalm I guess it needed it to happen so I can buck-up for a BMW Scanner 1.4.0. so I can deal with codes and such. :santa2

[ELCID86]

^ Good excuse for another toy,,, I mean tool! BTW, nice wheel. I'd be interested in a swap at some point too.

[330i ZHP]

cleaned the wagon

[az3579]

cleaned the wagon

Still salivating over your touring. Sorry, you're gonna have to clean it again. :biggrin

[330i ZHP]

lol, thanks

[330i ZHP]

Every car we have - or that I drive has a V1...although around DC it can be a "sky is falling" (chicken little) type of nuisance

[trancenation]

Nice wheel lanister!


-Jay

[Crickett]

Successfully completed the steering wheel swap with Cricket (Travis). I was looking for a leather wheel and he was looking for an Alcantara. All took 6 days total and now we're both enjoying a nice change.

Thanks again! I'm loving the Alcantara but the wife isn't completely sold on it yet. :rofl


A bit bummed at myself for failing to firmly reconnect the wire clips to the airbag. After an hour's driving, the airbag light came on. Took out the airbag and, sure enough, both clips were lose. :facepalm I guess it needed it to happen so I can buck-up for a BMW Scanner 1.4.0. so I can deal with codes and such. :santa2

Not that BMW Scanner would be a bad purchase, but a cheap VAG OBDII USB cable from eBay & the DIS software can clear airbag codes, too (I've had to use it a few times).

[Lanister]

Travis, thanks for the tip. I guess I have to research it a bit more, as I do want to play around with the LCM programming as well, which BMW Scanner doesn't extend to apparently.


Thanks again! I'm loving the Alcantara but the wife isn't completely sold on it yet. :rofl

Not that BMW Scanner would be a bad purchase, but a cheap VAG OBDII USB cable from eBay & the DIS software can clear airbag codes, too (I've had to use it a few times).

[coby1]

put in a steering wheel ( dusted and shook the floor mat) so i could take the picture lol

[Hermes]

All this, $20

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/25/ejegetu3.jpg

[Lanister]

All this, $20

That's robbery man!

[328ioc]

Well it was actually yesterday but I finally got a new center console installed complete with euro tray.
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I also got my dead pedal installed.
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And just for kicks I got a set of gauge faces from bimmian. So far I like the look.
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[Lanister]

Well it was actually yesterday but I finally got a new center console installed complete with euro tray.


I also got my dead pedal installed.


And just for kicks I got a set of gauge faces from bimmian. So far I like the look.

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Proper :thumbsup

[Lanister]

put in a steering wheel ( dusted and shook the floor mat) so i could take the picture lol

That's beemer p0rn right there...

[Avetiso]

Proper :thumbsup
x2 What's with the 5.5k redline?

[328ioc]

x2 What's with the 5.5k redline?

It actually starts yellow and goes to red at 7. But it all looks red because the back lighting is on.

The point is that its supposed to look like an M3 cluster but work for all models.

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[fredo]

All this, $20

Please post details of such amazing deal !

[Hermes]

That's robbery man!

I also got a pair of style 264 fronts, but there's only so much room to move wheels in the E21


Please post details of such amazing deal !

Got them from my buddies shop, they were in his pile of wheels

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/LJ-FS/null-24.jpg

Poster is technically the only thing I paid for, but I got that somewhere else

[az3579]

put in a steering wheel ( dusted and shook the floor mat) so i could take the picture lol

Your interior is gorgeous. That's the only way to have gray.

[Nivo]

Thermostats, so easy even a 10 year old can do them.....
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[az3579]

^ That's right! Like a bauce!

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[Yass_ZHP]

Thermostats, so easy even a 10 year old can do them.....
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NICE :)

[Hornung418]

Backed her into another car...

What a fucking day. No real damage to my car, just scuffed to all hell, but the other car has fender and front bumper damage. Guess I'm getting my car painted sooner than later.

Here's some pics.

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Other car. Honda Accord.

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I don't know why she stopped behind me instead of stopping earlier. But she laid on the horn and I didn't hear it in time. Filed a claim with my insurance. Chances are this ones on me because she was already in the lane and stopped.

This really puts a damper on my hump day.

GS3 + TT4

[danewilson77]

Damn Justin.

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[az3579]

:shifty

[Avetiso]

Crap. Sorry to hear about that, Justin.

[midlandtech]

Sorry to hear that Justin

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[Lanister]

Bawlz :(

[johnrando]

Aw man, SUX. I've been there.

[brettbimmer]

Sux Justin. Glad no one was hurt as the cars can be fixed. Still hurts when you damage your baby though. Hope the rest of the week improves for you.

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[LivesNearCostco]

For some unfathomable reason I used my phone to take a picture of the donut spare mounted but not the failed tire. But now rocking new SuperSports on all 4 wheels and really worn Conti ExtremeDWs on the lightweight wheels. I carry a deep 17mm socket and 1/2" ratchet in the spare well just for this kind of situation.
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Shredded one of the old rear tires. NOt sure how--it shredded on the inner sidewall and started making funny noises on the freeway. Didn't feel like a blown tire but I pulled off and found tire was shredded and rubbing inner fender and rear shock. Put on donut spare, which looked silly and drove 50mph on freeway, pissing off other drivers. After work put on track wheels and dropped rear 135s at Costco for Pilot Super Sports.

[JupiterBMW]

Well, today is the day I finally get my TPMS mod finished. I've had the coding done since the Reunion (thanks Tony!) and I received the button panel w/ the TPMS and Sport buttons a few months ago... So, today I am finally running the wire from the dash to the DSC module...

Lots of photos have been taken so far, more to come... DIY will be completed. Yes, I'm accepting donations. :thumbsup :biggrin

[cakM3]

Great job Jon! :thumbsup


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[Crickett]

Well, today is the day I finally get my TPMS mod finished. I've had the coding done since the Reunion (thanks Tony!) and I received the button panel w/ the TPMS and Sport buttons a few months ago... So, today I am finally running the wire from the dash to the DSC module...

Lots of photos have been taken so far, more to come... DIY will be completed. Yes, I'm accepting donations. :thumbsup :biggrin

:praise
:jump :roundel

[Lanister]

Well, today is the day I finally get my TPMS mod finished. I've had the coding done since the Reunion (thanks Tony!) and I received the button panel w/ the TPMS and Sport buttons a few months ago... So, today I am finally running the wire from the dash to the DSC module...

Lots of photos have been taken so far, more to come... DIY will be completed. Yes, I'm accepting donations. :thumbsup :biggrin

Can't wait!

Sent from outer space...

[Lanister]

A little victory here. After a full-on reorganization of my garage, she now has a home. I was seriously doubting that it would fit with all my junk and a motorcycle. But I was wrong. :headbang

I must admit, there's something very comforting about this.

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[Imola.ZHP]

Well, today is the day I finally get my TPMS mod finished. I've had the coding done since the Reunion (thanks Tony!) and I received the button panel w/ the TPMS and Sport buttons a few months ago... So, today I am finally running the wire from the dash to the DSC module...

Lots of photos have been taken so far, more to come... DIY will be completed. Yes, I'm accepting donations. :thumbsup :biggrin

WIN WIN WIN!!! I want (and need this) so bad! I have damaged so many tires because of no TPMS...


A little victory here. After a full-on reorganization of my garage, she now has a home. I was seriously doubting that it would fit with all my junk and a motorcycle. But I was wrong. :headbang

I must admit, there's something very comforting about this.

Congrats! We knew you could do it!

[JupiterBMW]

Well guys, I apologize for such a late update, but I am happy to say, the TPMS retrofit with the reset button is finally complete. I had to wait for some parts at the dealer, and while waiting, I got busy doing stuff at home with the family... And then my wife's girlfriend called with a plumbing catastrophe... Her maid busted her kitchen faucet and she's hosting a party tomorrow... So I had to go purchase and install a faucet...

Anyway, a couple hours this morning, and a couple hours this evening, and it was all done... Keep in mind, this was while having my 1 yr old daughter in the passenger seat, playing with stuff... Your time may be a lot less! :biggrin

[Lanister]

Well done Jon. I don't know how you do it. I'd probably blow my gasket if someone was trying to interrupt me all day while I work on my zhp. :thumbsup

Looking forward to the DYI

[JupiterBMW]

Well done Jon. I don't know how you do it. I'd probably blow my gasket if someone was trying to interrupt me all day while I work on my zhp. :thumbsup

Looking forward to the DYI

Then don't get married, and definitely don't have kids. :biggrin

[danewilson77]

Well guys, I apologize for such a late update, but I am happy to say, the TPMS retrofit with the reset button is finally complete. I had to wait for some parts at the dealer, and while waiting, I got busy doing stuff at home with the family... And then my wife's girlfriend called with a plumbing catastrophe... Her maid busted her kitchen faucet and she's hosting a party tomorrow... So I had to go purchase and install a faucet...

Anyway, a couple hours this morning, and a couple hours this evening, and it was all done... Keep in mind, this was while having my 1 yr old daughter in the passenger seat, playing with stuff... Your time may be a lot less! :biggrin

You are the master my friend.

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[cakM3]

Well guys, I apologize for such a late update, but I am happy to say, the TPMS retrofit with the reset button is finally complete. I had to wait for some parts at the dealer, and while waiting, I got busy doing stuff at home with the family... And then my wife's girlfriend called with a plumbing catastrophe... Her maid busted her kitchen faucet and she's hosting a party tomorrow... So I had to go purchase and install a faucet...

Anyway, a couple hours this morning, and a couple hours this evening, and it was all done... Keep in mind, this was while having my 1 yr old daughter in the passenger seat, playing with stuff... Your time may be a lot less! :biggrin

Jon.....about time you got this done! Now you can join the few of us who has this retrofit on our cars...;) Congrats on the DIY! :thumbsup

[Vas]

Gave her a full tank of gas.

[Lanister]

Then don't get married, and definitely don't have kids. :biggrin

So far so good then :)

[az3579]

WIN WIN WIN!!! I want (and need this) so bad! I have damaged so many tires because of no TPMS...


There is a solution to this problem without having to go do all kinds of crazy stuff to your car.
Tire pressure gauge FTMFW.


So glad I don't have TPMS.

[JupiterBMW]

There is a solution to this problem without having to go do all kinds of crazy stuff to your car.
Tire pressure gauge FTMFW.


So glad I don't have TPMS.

Agreed, but hard to do when you're in the middle of a long drive, unless you pull over every few miles. I agree, checking on occasion and keeping an eye every time you get in/out of the car is best, but a pressure gauge won't do crap in the middle of a drive...


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[az3579]

Agreed, but hard to do when you're in the middle of a long drive, unless you pull over every few miles. I agree, checking on occasion and keeping an eye every time you get in/out of the car is best, but a pressure gauge won't do crap in the middle of a drive...


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Tire pressure doesn't change much in the middle of a drive.

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[JupiterBMW]

Unless you run something over... Even something small and unnoticed can cause major damage... Ask me how I know.


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[az3579]

Unless you run something over... Even something small and unnoticed can cause major damage... Ask me how I know.


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You'd feel that anyway in the steering wheel... lol


Today I did a test run with Dr. Colorchip. Test successful, will continue as time allows.
This should do nicely until I can get the front resprayed, one day... when money is more abundant!

[JupiterBMW]

You'd feel that anyway in the steering wheel...

I have to respectfully disagree homie. I once hit a small piece of rebar sticking up from a poorly maintained highway bridge joint and it punctured both tires on one side. I barely noticed anything on the steering wheel until I went around a curve and the car swayed too much. The lower the aspect ratio on the tire, the less chance of someone feeling a low pressure situation.

Either way, TPMS means more buttons in the car, and buttons are awesome.


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[E_Rak]

I have to respectfully disagree homie. I once hit a small piece of rebar sticking up from a poorly maintained highway bridge joint and it punctured both tires on one side. I barely noticed anything on the steering wheel until I went around a curve and the car swayed too much. The lower the aspect ratio on the tire, the less chance of someone feeling a low pressure situation.

+1 !! Everyone take note of this. I have an aspect ratio of 50 on my wagon, got a flat in the rear once. Didn't notice a thing until I went around a corner... The fronts will of course be easier to feel through the wheel, but I the rear (especially on 18s) will be that much more difficult to realize while you are driving.

[JupiterBMW]

+1 !! Everyone take note of this. I have an aspect ratio of 50 on my wagon, got a flat in the rear once. Didn't notice a think until I went around a corner... The fronts will of course be easier to feel through the wheel, but I the rear (especially on 18s) will be that much more difficult to realize while you are driving.

Exactly. When my incident happened, I was on a 235/40-17 all around (non BMW)


iPhone 5S. Tapatalk Pro. Almost as perfect as Alpine White and Natural Brown.

[3ZHP]

Removed a varmint nest from under my hood next to my valve cover this morning.

[Imola.ZHP]

@az3579, The TPMS I had in my previous vehicle (Nissan Titan) was CRAP. I am hoping that this TPMS system (which doesn't use sensors in the wheels like most cars, uses information collected from the DSC which compares wheel rotations from side to side and front to back) will work much better and have less errors.

Someone please correct me if I have that wrong about how it senses you have a low tire.

The TPMS system on our Honda CRV has been nearly flawless (uses sensors). Thought one of the sensors batteries was going dead early this year, but then the problem went away. Car is 5 years old, supposedly the batteries only last ~5 years.

[az3579]

@az3579, The TPMS I had in my previous vehicle (Nissan Titan) was CRAP. I am hoping that this TPMS system (which doesn't use sensors in the wheels like most cars, uses information collected from the DSC which compares wheel rotations from side to side and front to back) will work much better and have less errors.

Someone please correct me if I have that wrong about how it senses you have a low tire.

The TPMS system on our Honda CRV has been nearly flawless (uses sensors). Thought one of the sensors batteries was going dead early this year, but then the problem went away. Car is 5 years old, supposedly the batteries only last ~5 years.

Logic would dictate that it's less accurate on a car that doesn't have the individual wheel sensors, like our cars.

Jon,
Personally, I can't fathom not feeling a flat. I feel the slightest variations in tire pressure on my car just from driving it. Maybe it's just the autocross experience talking, who knows.

I guess I'll leave this pet peeve of mine (alongside "you NEED AWD in the northeast") here and leave it at "agree to disagree".

Perhaps I'm old school, and am right up there with "don't need traction control, don't need ABS, don't need........". :dunno

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[Vas]

Logic would dictate that it's less accurate on a car that doesn't have the individual wheel sensors, like our cars.

Jon,
Personally, I can't fathom not feeling a flat. I feel the slightest variations in tire pressure on my car just from driving it. Maybe it's just the autocross experience talking, who knows.

I guess I'll leave this pet peeve of mine (alongside "you NEED AWD in the northeast") here and leave it at "agree to disagree".

Perhaps I'm old school, and am right up there with "don't need traction control, don't need ABS, don't need........". :dunno



I can actually see what you mean and agree with it.

The awd thing gets me everytime lol

[E_Rak]

Jon,
Personally, I can't fathom not feeling a flat. I feel the slightest variations in tire pressure on my car just from driving it. Maybe it's just the autocross experience talking, who knows.

At speeds > 40 or so, yes absolutely. But around town you are much less likely to notice, imo.

[coby1]

new knob and boots to go with new wheel

[Avetiso]

Tri-Stitch Overload. :drool

If I ever switch back to ZHP knob, you'd have a customer in me for a perforated ZHP knob and handbrake combo!

[niart906]

That custom ZHP knob is pretty cool. Idk about the blue, but a perforated knob sounds sweet.

[Tnhl1989]

That looks pure amazing Mike. How much would something like that be?

Also I had a question from a friend. He is getting a new 4 series and would like a blue stitching in the seats. I know that is a lot of work but he is looking to get an estimate and time frame of how long something like that would be.

[JupiterBMW]

Well, kind of a funny story, but this is what I did with my ZHP today...

So, as some of you know, I completed the TPMS retrofit (DIY coming tonight) and I wanted to test it out. So, about a mile from my local dealer, I let air out of my right rear tire, down to 20 pounds. I started driving and within about a half mile, the low tire pressure light popped up! Perfect I thought! I continued to my dealer and pulled up to the service lane so that I could have them top it up (I have the nitrogen package and get free service for a year). Well, how foolish did I feel when I found out that service was closed on Sunday! DOH! :facepalm So, off to the gas station to top it up. Of course, they don't hand out tokens anymore, now they charge $1 for air. Of course, now my tire has a mix of air and pure nitrogen, so I have to go BACK to the dealer to get the tire evacuated and filled with pure nitrogen...

The good news, my TPMS retrofit functions completely, and the reset button also works flawlessly. :)

[wsmeyer]

That's pretty funny. Glad it works though.

[SoCalZman]

Ugh. Some box was flying around the freeway and unfortunately my car was one of the cara unable to avoid it. Scraped up the lower part of the front bumper pretty bad. It is mostly on the bottom where no one will notice...but I'll know. So a front bumper respray is probably in my future.
Also, I noticed it scrapped off a bit of that chalky black stuff on the underside of the car. Should I be worried about that?
It was mostly a good day though. Went up to wine country and filled the trunk up with wine and clothes.

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[QC_ZHP]

Unfortunately, I somehow caught a nail in the front left tire this weekend. Fitted 2 new Bridgestone s04s up front this morning. Kind of a bummer at the time, but I don't mind the fresh rubber. Now I have an excuse to turn off the DSC and wear down the Michelins on the rear:drevil

[coby1]

That looks pure amazing Mike. How much would something like that be?

Also I had a question from a friend. He is getting a new 4 series and would like a blue stitching in the seats. I know that is a lot of work but he is looking to get an estimate and time frame of how long something like that would be.


sorry negative on seats (shipping/time to do etc. is just too much)
wheel may or may not be an option at some point price would lean towards the 300 range

[Imola.ZHP]

Logic would dictate that it's less accurate on a car that doesn't have the individual wheel sensors, like our cars.

Jon,
Personally, I can't fathom not feeling a flat. I feel the slightest variations in tire pressure on my car just from driving it. Maybe it's just the autocross experience talking, who knows.

I guess I'll leave this pet peeve of mine (alongside "you NEED AWD in the northeast") here and leave it at "agree to disagree".

Perhaps I'm old school, and am right up there with "don't need traction control, don't need ABS, don't need........". :dunno

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Less accurate (or a higher threshold of error) wouldn't bother me. The system I had in my Nissan I mentioned would go off too early IMO. The slightest drop in temperature would drive me crazy, light would come on nearly every day in the fall and I would instantly think I had a flat, pull over to check everything out and would only be off by 1 pound or 2. Those tires were filled with nitrogen.

As for feeling a flat, I can attest that it can be difficult (at least for me on my car with aftermarket wheels and tires, 19" Michelin Pilot Super Sports). Last year about this time I apparently picked up a nail at some point, the car slowly lost its air pressure in the passenger side rear and one day on my way to class, the tire blew. I didn't realize it was blown until I put the spare on.

Agree to disagree works, its also great to get different perspectives from others with different experiences, thanks for sharing yours!

[Stu]

Did some Dr. Colorchip this weekend. I am going to give it a second round soon after. I've got pics on my phone I can post when I get home from work.

What Dr. Colorchip does:

- Fills in chips so that they're the same color as the rest of the car
- Is extraordinarily forgiving for if you put paint on unintended places
- Makes touching up incredibly easy - smear, dry, rub with the solution

What Dr. Colorchip does not do:

- Makes chips flush with the rest of the paint
- Fills them in as if the chip never happened
- Replaces a proper respray

The chip is still there, but it's now the same color as the rest of the car and slightly filled in, making it much less noticeable unless you get up close. Videos online make it look like it disappears because the camera's resolution doesn't pick it up.

You may find some small areas that you missed and left paint on, so don't worry. You can come back the next day with rubbing compound and get the rest off without a problem. Just don't let it sit for too long. Take a flashlight and go over the paint to find them.

I'd love to respray my sandblasted front bumper, but I don't know if I want to spend that kind of money doing so. I've heard people say it's anywhere from $750-1000.

[elsanto]

Spent most of the day saturday on this, taking my time, kudos to anyone who can get a Vanos rebuilt in under 3 hours, that's some real trucking.

Rebuilt Vanos with besian kit, rattle fix and new seals.
Replaced valve cover gasket, 15 rubber eyelets, VCG may or may not be currently leaking or has some residual build up that needs to burn off :( any tips?
Swapped plugs 'while i was in there'

[Hornung418]

Preparing for my second VANOS rebuild. Looking to get in and out under 3 hours. Dane can do em blindfolded...

GS3 + TT4

[elsanto]

Any tips for a follow up oil leak?

Thats seriously impressive to get it done in under 3, the stupid Mech fan always takes me at least 10mins to get out.. I've never had this car apart that far before, so I wasn't rushing, and stopped for lunch, but i'd say my total investment was closer to 5.

[Stu]

Getting my rims unbent as we speak. Fronts were bad, rears are good. :(

[Stu]

Turns out they weren't bad....interesting. Well! The vibrating brake problem is completely a mystery. What else could it be???

[danewilson77]

Turns out they weren't bad....interesting. Well! The vibrating brake problem is completely a mystery. What else could it be???

Warped rotors.

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[Hornung418]

Any tips for a follow up oil leak?

Thats seriously impressive to get it done in under 3, the stupid Mech fan always takes me at least 10mins to get out.. I've never had this car apart that far before, so I wasn't rushing, and stopped for lunch, but i'd say my total investment was closer to 5.

That's impressive for the first time! The first time I did mine, I was 20, and was completely unprepared. It took me probably 18 hours over the span of two days to do it. To make it more difficult, it was in November, and without a garage. It was very tedious. But the stalling and idle hunting problem was solved.

GS3 + TT4

[Stu]

Warped rotors.

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They're 3 weeks old...replaced the rotors and pads because of that reason. I can't figure out what else. Suspension-related??

[elsanto]

What are the symptoms? hard braking, vibration only in brake pedal, only in steering wheel, pull to the left, or right?

could be pad deposits, could be a weird alignment issue, could be warped (new) rotors, i've seen guys get a little overzealous with the impact gun and over tighten lugs to the point that they warp rotors.

[Hermes]

New windshield arrived for the 320, will probably have it installed next week as I don't have time to drop it off this week since I am taking the zhp to autoX this weekend and need it ready.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/null_zps85f83e60.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/null_zpsdb49d55b.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/null_zpsc0655dfc.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/null_zps7e76ca32.jpg

[3ZHP]

How does your Cowl cover look? May be a good time to replace it.

[Hermes]

How does your Cowl cover look? May be a good time to replace it.

I'm talking about the E21. E46 already has a new cowl

[Stu]

Good deal on that OE windshield Hermes. Where did you buy it from?


What are the symptoms? hard braking, vibration only in brake pedal, only in steering wheel, pull to the left, or right?

could be pad deposits, could be a weird alignment issue, could be warped (new) rotors, i've seen guys get a little overzealous with the impact gun and over tighten lugs to the point that they warp rotors.

Symptoms are pulsating and vibration in steering wheel and brake pedals, and "lurching" brake performance. As if it grabs more in one location than the other when I stop, so it "lurches" so to speak - kinda like... fast-slow-fast-slow-fast-slow really quickly. It doesn't pull to one side or the other. Braking performance is great. The symptoms are identical to before I replaced my rotors, but less pronounced than before.

I installed the rotors myself about 3 weeks ago to the books. Zimmermann and Textar combo. Torqued down wheels to spec.

If my wheels are straight, and if my rotors/pads are new, and I just got an alignment about 8 months ago, what else could it be suspension-wise? FCABs are fairly new.

[elsanto]

Anyone else think it sounds like pad deposits?

Did you clean everything when you installed it with brake cleaner? most rotors ship with an oil on them these days to keep them from rusting, you have to clean that off prior to installation.

if not you may want to try a bedding in procedure to see if that helps (not familiar with your pads, may or may not be required)

[M0nk3y]

Did you bed the pads upon install?

Post pictures of your rotors, it is fairly easy to see when you have pad deposits

[JupiterBMW]

Well, kind of a funny story, but this is what I did with my ZHP today...

So, as some of you know, I completed the TPMS retrofit (DIY coming tonight) and I wanted to test it out. So, about a mile from my local dealer, I let air out of my right rear tire, down to 20 pounds. I started driving and within about a half mile, the low tire pressure light popped up! Perfect I thought! I continued to my dealer and pulled up to the service lane so that I could have them top it up (I have the nitrogen package and get free service for a year). Well, how foolish did I feel when I found out that service was closed on Sunday! DOH! :facepalm So, off to the gas station to top it up. Of course, they don't hand out tokens anymore, now they charge $1 for air. Of course, now my tire has a mix of air and pure nitrogen, so I have to go BACK to the dealer to get the tire evacuated and filled with pure nitrogen...

The good news, my TPMS retrofit functions completely, and the reset button also works flawlessly. :)

Took the car to the dealer today to get the tire evacuated and refilled with nitrogen. :thumbsup I found it kind of funny to see the tech giving my ZHP that lustful look-back as he parked it in the service lane for me and walked back to the shop. :rofl Everyone needs a little ZHP in their life. :roundel

[Stu]

Anyone else think it sounds like pad deposits?

Did you clean everything when you installed it with brake cleaner? most rotors ship with an oil on them these days to keep them from rusting, you have to clean that off prior to installation.

if not you may want to try a bedding in procedure to see if that helps (not familiar with your pads, may or may not be required)

They came with Coat Z and did not have the oil on them as a result. but I cleaned them off with brake cleaner to be sure.


Did you bed the pads upon install?

Post pictures of your rotors, it is fairly easy to see when you have pad deposits

I did not bed the pads this time because last time I did bed my pads, and assumed that was the cause of my vibrations. I don't have pics now but all four rotors are perfectly clean and making proper contact with the brake pads. No deposits that I can see.

There must be some underlying issue. My next thoughts have to be the wheel bearing and something with suspension.

Is it possible to have a bent or bad hub? Or could a bad wheel bearing cause wobble? My front wheel bearings don't make noise when driving, but they seem a little loose when spinning them.

[Hermes]

Good deal on that OE windshield Hermes. Where did you buy it from?

Carl (bimmerdoc.com) ordered it through the dealer for me

[Imola.ZHP]

Got an email this morning from the local dealership (Roadshow BMW). Running an October special, $49.99 alignment, time to get started on those front-end components so I can take advantage of that!

[330i ZHP]

replaced ICV and intake cam position sensor - still getting code P0340

[danewilson77]

replaced ICV and intake cam position sensor - still getting code P0340

Intake is bank 1?

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[330i ZHP]

yea

[BCS_ZHP]

Stuart, I've had that same code before, it was a simple fix. Just got home, let me fix up some liquid "remembery" medicine and see of it comes back to me.

[BCS_ZHP]

So you don't have a DISA valve and your intake feed/boot set up is different/unique, the P0340 for me was too much air, read as a lean condition. On a stock set up I replaced the intake boots & DISA gasket, that cured it. For you, where could additional air be getting in? Is an intake gasket drying out and leaking or a mating surface loosened up or what? Do you have a smoker for the smoke test?

[Hornung418]

Guessing the throttle body gasket is toasted from heat. Possibly a leak at the fuel injector o-rings.

GS3 + TT4

[330i ZHP]

but the code is for cam position sensor - how is that air?

now getting P0030, P0050, P0102, 340 and P1345

[Hornung418]

Oh yeah...I was reading into Bruce's post and forgot about P0340.

What does INPA say about the errors?

GS3 + TT4

[330i ZHP]

I am thinking more severe now - I want to swap the headers for regular cats, I need to swap the clutch, I want to swap the harness that is hidden under the SC...all of these things would be DRASTICALLY easier with the engine/trans out of the car...it would likely take about the same time to remove eng/trans as a unit and reinstall as the amount of time JUST removing the SC, OR the clutch

[BCS_ZHP]

Pretty damn drastic, the clock is ticking, Alex will not wait for you to finish...

[JupiterBMW]

Stu- I checked into those codes. They all refer to the supercharger being broken... Take it off immediately and send the whole setup to me. I will dispose of it accordingly.

Oh, what did I do for my car today? I filled the gas tank... I have two kids now, no time for anything else.

[BCS_ZHP]

Took a while for that part of the memory to come back. Cleaned/replaced TB/ICV on one car, got lean codes, messed around with boots to lose lean code but picked up 340 & others. Tried everything everyone suggested, still P0340. Justin final came up with an idea -- unplug, clean, & reconnect every harness connection down in that area. And while I was doing this, found one connection wasn't fully seated, I must have dislodged it doing the TB/ICV work. Cleaned & reconnected that one connector and all codes disappeared. I hope you find a simple fix like that.

[Imola.ZHP]

Stu- I checked into those codes. They all refer to the supercharger being broken... Take it off immediately and send the whole setup to me. I will dispose of it accordingly.


:rofl

:rofl

----

Fueled mine up as well, being back in school upped my fuel usage this month by $20. I guess it could have been worse.

[Stu]

The rim guy had to "take my car for a ride to verify the wheels were straight."

The arrows are fast acceleration events (> 7.7mph/sec)
The squares are hard braking events (< -7.7mph/sec)

http://i.imgur.com/ufV29UQ.png

Looks like he had some fun.

:mad

[midlandtech]

I think I would be having a talk with him

[gr330zhp]

The rim guy had to "take my car for a ride to verify the wheels were straight."

The arrows are fast acceleration events (> 7.7mph/sec)
The squares are hard braking events (< -7.7mph/sec)

http://i.imgur.com/ufV29UQ.png

Looks like he had some fun.

:mad

Wow that's crazy


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[johnrando]

That is crazy. Almost 100 mph? BTW, cool app, what is that?

[UdubBadger]

Busted and yes more info on app plz


Goin' HAM mobile

[cakM3]

Damn!!! I want this app as well :thumbsup

[Stu]

Nationwide Smartride. Other insurance companies have something similar as well.

http://www.nationwide.com/smartride.jsp

Basically, it's a small device plugged into the OBD2 port that monitors different aspects of your car - particularly, acceleration, braking, and time of day (no GPS information). 30 minutes after you drive, it sends this information over to Nationwide. It's a bit big-brothery, but I don't really mind.

If you have a small number of hard acceleration/braking events, then you're considered to be a safe driver. The less events you have, the better you appear to Nationwide, which will equate to up to a 30% discount. Right now I'm looking at a ~20% discount, plus the 5% they gave me for signing up. I'll get my final discount by December.

Your insurance can never increase with it, so you could also use it as a nice monitoring tool for yourself, plus get a 5% discount. You only need it for 6 months, which means keeping the foot off the throttle for half a year :p

It uploads stats on your driving onto the Smartride website. I'm more annoyed at the fact that he floored it more in a day than I did when I got the device. I'm trying to get a discount here :(

There are other devices you can buy that do the same thing...but you pay quite the premium for them, and they include GPS tracking. Also a monthly fee with this since it uses the cell network to transfer data.
http://www.gotrack.com/

[johnrando]

Ah, good info. Yup, I wouldn't want that. I'm a safe driver but I can have a lead foot.

[Tnhl1989]

I have stats from the mafia meet in VA. Man that was a rough ride.

Progressive has a similar thing and I believe their snapshot app does a similar thing.

[az3579]

I'd be pissed if I was trying to get a discount and that mofo did what he did. I'd bitch to not only the guy, but also would tell the insurance company what he did. I doubt there's anything they could do about it, but if there's any way to redeem your "points" or whatever then it's worth a shot.

[Stu]

Yeah, I called and asked and they said they cant remove any data but not to worry about it since it is just one day.

I also should have unplugged it, but I also didn't think he was gonna take it for a drive. I'll remember next time I bring my car to a shop, but I only have it for a few more months so chances are I won't need to.

To be fair, he didn't charge me for any diagnoses he did, and he even removed the tires and checked the wheels twice on a balance machine, so I let it slide. He was also extremely nice, and called his boss to get the name of the best alignment shop in town for after I do suspension work.

If he had charged me money I would've asked him if he enjoyed driving my car :rofl:

[ELCID86]

USAA has it free for a year for teens. I may enroll my daughter...should I tell her??

https://www.usaa.com/inet/pages/auto_teen_safe_driving_main

[JupiterBMW]

The rim guy had to "take my car for a ride to verify the wheels were straight."

The arrows are fast acceleration events (> 7.7mph/sec)
The squares are hard braking events (< -7.7mph/sec)

http://i.imgur.com/ufV29UQ.png

Looks like he had some fun.

:mad

As someone that used to work at a tire shop and frequently mount and balance tires/wheels (which often included test drives) when I was in college, I can ensure that there is ZERO reason for him to go anywhere North of the 75mph line, and even that is pushing the limit...

I would have that graph in the shop manager's face and I would light them the F**K up... That is COMPLETE bullshit. What if he caused an accident at that speed? Let alone ruined your car, he could've killed someone in YOUR car... You don't want that headache...

I'm sorry for that trouble man, but that should NOT be left unmentioned.

[johnrando]

Yeah, I'd still mention it to them. And, don't unplug it the next time you get work done. Tell them it's there, so they have to be careful if they drive it.

[Stu]

He did tell me over the phone that he took it on the highway up to 75 to try and see if he could recreate the vibration, so that part I am unconcerned about. I'm annoyed at how much he floored it.

[Hermes]

Bought the silver cubes from Wyatt earlier today. Just picked up the zhp from Carl's, had them do an oil change plus a dump n fill on the slushbox. Stopped at the hardware store and picked up two cans of yellow Plastidip. I just need to spray the extra wheels and my car will be ready for autoX this weekend


Edit:
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/03/5amuzure.jpg
Fronts:
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/03/e4ebatup.jpg
Rears:
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/03/varadabe.jpg

[cakM3]

Congrats on the acquisition JP! :thumbsup

[Hermes]

Congrats on the acquisition JP! :thumbsup

Thanks Charlie! I was thinking last night when I posted my dibs "I better do this before Charlie buys them." ;)

[cakM3]

Thanks Charlie! I was thinking last night when I posted my dibs "I better do this before Charlie buys them." ;)

Damn right JP! You just beat me to this otherwise I'd be the one looking to update my ///M's interior...;) Now I'm looking to get Stuart's Brembo BBKs instead....;)

[Hermes]

No, just buy the CSL stuff. The brakes will keep you busy for now

[cakM3]

No, just buy the CSL stuff. The brakes will keep you busy for now

JP...already got the CSL stuff I need for the time being.....enjoying the moment right now :)

[Hermes]

So just order the pieces of dash cube, you'll have brand new parts...

[cakM3]

So just order the pieces of dash cube, you'll have brand new parts...

Looking at ordering these JP :thumbsup
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/03/a8ata4u7.jpg

This is the aluminum trim that comes with the competition package ///M's. I have a VIN I can use to order a set so it looks like I will be getting these to go with my CSL door panels :)


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[Hermes]

I've seen it before, it is very nice as well. Definitely a good choice for your car

[Johal E32]

Looking at ordering these JP :thumbsup
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/03/a8ata4u7.jpg

This is the aluminum trim that comes with the competition package ///M's. I have a VIN I can use to order a set so it looks like I will be getting these to go with my CSL door panels :)


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My cousin got this trim brand new for a steal. I think he paid $250 or so on M3 forum.net. Just keep an eye out and be patient. You will save a lot of moneyif you do!

[Lanister]

BMW Performance Strut brace finally arrived today. I think I'm going to sleep with it in my bed. :roundel

[Stu]

BMW Performance Strut brace finally arrived today. I think I'm going to sleep with it in my bed. :roundel

You don't know who that strut brace has been with. :eeps

Pics of it installed :)

[Crickett]

BMW Performance Strut brace finally arrived today. I think I'm going to sleep with it in my bed. :roundel


You don't know who that strut brace has been with. :eeps

Pics of it installed :)

:rofl That's awesome, and I don't blame you in the slightest!

As for my ZHP ... I finally broke down and defected from the Amber Army! :facepalm Pics soon ...

[alexandre]

:rofl That's awesome, and I don't blame you in the slightest!

As for my ZHP ... I finally broke down and defected from the Amber Army! :facepalm Pics soon ...

Hehe... Welcome to the dark (clear ?) side!

[JupiterBMW]

You don't know who that strut brace has been with. :eeps

Pics of it installed :)

Its definitely not clean... I heard it caught something.. You should send it to me instead.

[Lanister]

You don't know who that strut brace has been with. :eeps

Pics of it installed :)

I don't care! I'm a rock'n roller! LOL

Pics, hopefully this weekend. Gotta allocate extra time to relocate the battery cables to make room and also cut the sound insulation, which I think I'll just remove because it's all deformed and crappy. Hmm.

[Hermes]

This should be interesting...
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/null_zpsf9af3c4f.jpg

[cakM3]

BMW Performance Strut brace finally arrived today. I think I'm going to sleep with it in my bed. :roundel

I did with my first BMW Performance CF Strut Brace....but then it was a virgin....never been with anyone....I was the first :wub


Its definitely not clean... I heard it caught something.. You should send it to me instead.

That's a possibility when it was already "used"...;)

[Lanister]

Its definitely not clean... I heard it caught something.. You should send it to me instead.

Yes, Dr. Jon :)

[Hermes]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/04/6eza5eve.jpg

[JupiterBMW]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/04/6eza5eve.jpg

Holy shit JP! Bring your sunglasses!

[Hermes]

Holy shit JP! Bring your sunglasses!

I'll be wearing this

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/IMG_2240.jpg

Done:
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/null_zps82d2048d.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/null_zpsdad5a36b.jpg

[Lanister]

JP, that looks way cool!!!!! Frankly I was a little skeptical but this will look awesome in action.

Go Mr. Dayglow! :)

[Hermes]

Thanks! I was actually thinking about using the pink Plastidip, but yellow probably works with Imola better. My buddy will probably paint his wheels pink on the AW E30

[JupiterBMW]

Thanks! I was actually thinking about using the pink Plastidip, but yellow probably works with Imola better. My buddy will probably paint his wheels pink on the AW E30

I have something in store for my car, much along the lines of your buddy... Stay tuned.


iPhone 5S. Tapatalk Pro. BOOM

[az3579]

Continued the endless paint chip repair. Day 3 so far, just on the hood. :facepalm

[330i ZHP]

started removing engine/trans from wagon

[BRGcoopahS]

Replaced my lower intake hose. You guys were right. It was a bitch! I ended up removing a lot of stuff to get at it....On the plus side, the car runs great! Pulls harder and other than a bit of the 4k loss, the powerband is back to being buttery smooth. It was worth the work tremendously.


http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2884/10078760574_227838cff4_o.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7380/10078896113_0b9e967395_o.jpg

[Johal E32]

started removing engine/trans from wagon

Good luck!

Mine started leaking coolant and I can't trace it.. Hoses are new. Water pump is recent. Radiator is bueno. Et is almost new etc..

Time to head into the shop tomorrow.

The sway bar and the bushing are all wet with coolant, near the motor mount on the passenger side. Any ideas?

[kakashi169]

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3793/10076465065_76f8bdffe9_c.jpg

Just came in today!

[Imola.ZHP]

Just came in today!

Very nice!

[mLuMaN83]

Changed out the VCG and new plugs this evening.



First off, looks as if the previous owner changed the plugs at one point... Autolight plugs.
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s268/mluman83/IMG_0045.jpg (http://s154.photobucket.com/user/mluman83/media/IMG_0045.jpg.html)



Then it came time to torque the new plugs in. I forgot how to use the dam thing and my brain is fried from school this week. What do you do? Improvise. Digital fishing scale.
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s268/mluman83/IMG_0048-1.jpg (http://s154.photobucket.com/user/mluman83/media/IMG_0048-1.jpg.html)

[alexandre]

started removing engine/trans from wagon

Why?

[Newjack]

Good luck!

Mine started leaking coolant and I can't trace it.. Hoses are new. Water pump is recent. Radiator is bueno. Et is almost new etc..

Time to head into the shop tomorrow.

The sway bar and the bushing are all wet with coolant, near the motor mount on the passenger side. Any ideas?

Check the temperature sensor. I think there is a small rubber gasket that is known to leak when it is worn. Maybe the sensor isn't in all the way?

What about the bleeder screw on the passenger side? I think its on the passenger side...

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[Hornung418]

Check the temperature sensor. I think there is a small rubber gasket that is known to leak when it is worn. Maybe the sensor isn't in all the way?

What about the bleeder screw on the passenger side? I think its on the passenger side...

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That would be the Horney plug...also know as the block drain plug.

GS3 + TT4

[Lanister]

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3793/10076465065_76f8bdffe9_c.jpg

Just came in today!

Porn alert!

Sent from outer space...

[az3579]

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3793/10076465065_76f8bdffe9_c.jpg

Just came in today!

Epic win! Does your car see track time at all?
If it does, contact Chad44 and see if he's willing to make you a set of his stainless steel pistons for those. :thumbsup

[cakM3]

started removing engine/trans from wagon

///M3 S54 engine/trans swap??? Damn Stuart!!! You never cease to amaze brother!!! :thumbsup

[cakM3]

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3793/10076465065_76f8bdffe9_c.jpg

Just came in today!

Congrats, going to look very nice!! One of the best eye-candy mods I have done for my ZHP....I get so many looks from the VDub guys when they pass then they slow down just to gaze on how big these BBKs are :) Makes me smile every time ;)


On another note, I will be taking receipt of my ///M after having my BBS wheels refinished for the upcoming Bav Auto meet. I wanted to rid the wheels of nicks, chips, and scratches so they look factory fresh when I take the ///M up there...:) Pics to follow this afternoon after I pick up my baby...:thumbsup

[kakashi169]

Epic win! Does your car see track time at all?
If it does, contact Chad44 and see if he's willing to make you a set of his stainless steel pistons for those. :thumbsup

I honestly haven't taken my car out on the track before, so no. lol


Porn alert!

Sent from outer space...

#carporn haha


Congrats, going to look very nice!! One of the best eye-candy mods I have done for my ZHP....I get so many looks from the VDub guys when they pass then they slow down just to gaze on how big these BBKs are :) Makes me smile every time ;)


On another note, I will be taking receipt of my ///M after having my BBS wheels refinished for the upcoming Bav Auto meet. I wanted to rid the wheels of nicks, chips, and scratches so they look factory fresh when I take the ///M up there...:) Pics to follow this afternoon after I pick up my baby...:thumbsup

I can't wait till I get them on. I am trying to set up a time with my mechanic!

[cakM3]

Daniel, going to look sweet behind your BMW Performance Wheels! :thumbsup

[Stu]

There's only one thing left that I can think of that'll cause my wheels to wobble, and that's my hub/bearing assembly. There's nothing else connected to it - that is, unless the steering knuckle itself is somehow bent, but that's incredibly unlikely as the car has never been in an accident.

Further speculation comes from this post:
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?1918765-DIY-Front-wheel-bearing-replacement-E46&p=25460704#post25460704

(Bonus: Thread is by GoingNuts, always a good laugh)

http://c1552172.r72.cf0.rackcdn.com/398068_x600.jpg

I already know I need new wheel bearings anyway (they are pretty loose and make some noise), and Timkens are really cheap at AutoZone - about $45 each. So, gonna give it a try.... I got nothing else to lose.

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/Timken-Wheel-Bearing-Hub-Assembly-Front/2004-BMW-330CI/_/N-jlkulZ6o2ny?itemIdentifier=386476_461303_0_

[Torxuvin]

Ordered Bridgestone S04 Pole Positions. Installed cost of $937. Cheaper than the Extremecontact DW for my sizes. Pretty excited about getting rid of the stock goodyear runflats. Time to have some fun getting rid of the remaining rear tread this weekend. :party

[az3579]

Ordered Bridgestone S04 Pole Positions. Installed cost of $937. Cheaper than the Extremecontact DW for my sizes. Pretty excited about getting rid of the stock goodyear runflats. Time to have some fun getting rid of the remaining rear tread this weekend. :party

What do you mean stock run flats? Since when did Vettes come with run flats?

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[trancenation]

Coolant system overhaul!


-Jay

[Torxuvin]

What do you mean stock run flats? Since when did Vettes come with run flats?

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1997. One of the first cars to have them standard. I have the second generation of Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar EMTs (runflat) on my car as the wheels are from a 2008 c6. Noisy, harsh ride, and low grip. (at least in comparison to standard high performance summer tires) But they are rated for 200 miles at 0psi. Most other runflats are only 50 miles or so.

[Crickett]

Hehe... Welcome to the dark (clear ?) side!

Here's the photographic proof of my traitorous ways!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/05/tesuju8a.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/05/u2a7ynen.jpg

I'm actually diggin' the "egg yolk" look! Though maybe that's just a little deserter's guilt ...

[Hermes]

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/null_zps309828c1.jpg

[3ZHP]

Finished up my per show detail on the interior, the engine compartment, washed the wheels and nose and packed all of my show stuff. Not to much room left.

[brettbimmer]

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/null_zps309828c1.jpg

Ok, so where's the V-tec sticker?!

Actually the color works pretty well with Imola!

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[Hermes]

My VANOS is always kicking in, yo! ;)

They're for autocross tomorrow, I wish they were more yellow and less green. Maybe next time I'll try the orange Plastidip

[328ioc]

Here's the photographic proof of my traitorous ways!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/05/tesuju8a.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/05/u2a7ynen.jpg

I'm actually diggin' the "egg yolk" look! Though maybe that's just a little deserter's guilt ...

I am rocking the Egg Yolk as well and I kinda like the contrast.

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[brettbimmer]

My VANOS is always kicking in, yo! ;)

They're for autocross tomorrow, I wish they were more yellow and less green. Maybe next time I'll try the orange Plastidip

Haha, VANOS FTW! Good luck at the AutoX. Shiny side up!

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[330i ZHP]

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd62/smoulton0204/wagon/photo2_zps68bd19c9.jpg
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd62/smoulton0204/wagon/photo4_zps477c041e.jpg
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd62/smoulton0204/wagon/photo3_zps50fb1779.jpg
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd62/smoulton0204/wagon/photo5_zps594168fb.jpg

And I dropped the hood, left fender and bumper off at bodyshop - fender and bumper had scratch's from the large trashcan washing into them and the hood needed a little more work to make it the same angle of slope on drivers side as on the right - for the bulge

[BCS_ZHP]

I'll be over with the pickup tomorrow morning to get that "eyesore" out of your sight Stuart. What time is best?

[330i ZHP]

it may have problems - if it does you CAN come get it...we'll see

I am 99.9% sure it is an electrical issue and as I said, the reason for dropping the engine was to facilitate new harness, new headers and clutch....and maybe pulling head to see how things look inside

[BCS_ZHP]

JK, understand the dilemma and I'm wishing for a minor electrical bug, call if you need an extra set of hands on the weekend.

[330i ZHP]

if engine has mechanical issue....

http://www.vorshlag.com/index.php?cPath=1_8_281

[BCS_ZHP]

What's that do to weight balance, its gotta weigh more than the M54?

[330i ZHP]

I wont care... :)

remember the LSX has aluminum block and heads - no heavy ass SC sitting way up high...so It may be a wash

[330i ZHP]

the SC with TS, heat exchanger, lower intercooler/heat exchanger and all the water...is heavy - the TS unit with the manifold/heat exchanger itself is close to 75 lbs

[cakM3]

@ Stuart...:jawdrop

[330i ZHP]

thanks Charlie


Good news - the black engine paint is holding up well after 5 years (and 2 cars now)

[330i ZHP]

Interesting note - considering the car doesn't see salt and doesn't get driven much (and came from CA then TX)...there were a few bolts showing signs of rust

[BCS_ZHP]

Our humidity is pretty bad here in DC, if part not coated completely then that humidity starts working. GiGi's vert was parked every winter and I've found some rusted bolts.

[330i ZHP]

M54 374 lbs - bare

complete with starter, alt, PS pump, intake wiring etc (NO exhaust/cats or AC) = 412 lbs

LS7 - 390 lbs and 497 FULLY loaded with manifolds, starter, wiring, etc...

SOOOO, add in the SC/manifold unit alone and the weights are nearly the same

[BCS_ZHP]

Alright, I'm subscribed, reserve me a front row seat.

[Avetiso]

M54 374 lbs - bare

complete with starter, alt, PS pump, intake wiring etc (NO exhaust/cats or AC) = 412 lbs

LS7 - 390 lbs and 497 FULLY loaded with manifolds, starter, wiring, etc...

SOOOO, add in the SC/manifold unit alone and the weights are nearly the same
Peak output is 505 hp (377 kW) at 6300 rpm and 470 lb·ft (640 N·m) at 4800 rpm with a 7100 rpm redline[citation needed] During GM's reliability testing of this engine in its prototype phase, the LS7 was remarked to have been repeatedly tested to be 8000 rpm capable, although power was not recorded at that rpm level, due to the constraints of the camshaft's hydraulic lifters and the intake manifold ability to flow required air at that engine speed.

I love my BMW, but if there is one American cars can do, it's make ridiculous power. IMO, they put so many other car companies to shame in that category.

[Hermes]

Interesting note - considering the car doesn't see salt and doesn't get driven much (and came from CA then TX)...there were a few bolts showing signs of rust

I had a bit of a corrosion issue when I was getting my wheels off earlier, I guess that's the trade off when you live near the beach. Not street salt in winter like other parts of the country but corrosion still exists out here

Edit:

Installed the easy parts of the silver cube, will deal with door cards/armrests on Sunday

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/null_zpsb750b33a.jpg

Maybe I should buy some CSL door cards ;)

[Vas]

Personally I wouldn't put a v8 in it. Boost is addicting.

[danewilson77]

Damn Stu. What are the long term plans here?

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[330i ZHP]

600hp and 600 torques are easy to get...that is a lot better than my current 500 and 420ish

[danewilson77]

600hp and 600 torques are easy to get...that is a lot better than my current 500 and 420ish

Nuff said.

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[Avetiso]

Personally I wouldn't put a v8 in it. Boost is addicting.
Put a V8 in there, then boost it. I don't see a problem. :)

[330i ZHP]

Long term - if I have mechanically hurt the motor I will assess (right now it is a misfire on cyl2) I am still in the HOPING stage that it is just electrical

but I have promised myself for a long time to go V8 in whatever the next project is

So, if mechanical problem - I will buy a used M54B30 and put the car back together as stage 2+....and start collecting the knowledge needed about LS wiring, the parts, the eng and trans....and go to town...but the V8 has gone from "do it now" to maybe do it in the future (all just this evening)

[330i ZHP]

I want the V8 staccato - the V8 in my truck sounds weird due to the cross-firing design...sounds like a 8cyl version of a viper v10

The design means it doesn't have the typical firing order - so that the engine is always supplying flow to both turbos...instead of pulses of power that a typical v8 would provide....it allows for instant boost and more linear power

[Hermes]

I vote S85 stroked out to 5.8L, then you have a real V10 sound ;)

[330i ZHP]

the problem with bmw engines - big money to get decent power - and not likely to get anywhere near 600hp NA

[Hermes]

Agreed, but I think certain powerplants are still worth spending the money on. I would love to have something like a S70/2, from my searching it looks to be possible. It won't be anywhere near as cheap as the output you get from a LSx engine, but in certain cars I see the need to build the right engine.

For example...

My buddy and I each have an early 2002. I want to go fully crazy with cams/pistons/carbs and get 170hp. He wants to swap a 200hp VW TDi motor in his. I agree his is cheaper and more fun, but in certain cars I like the fact it's kinda original.

Still would love to see a V8 in your touring if that's the route you're on!

[330i ZHP]

I agree with keeping bmw eng in 2002, e30, e28, etc, etc

[cakM3]

....Maybe I should buy some CSL door cards ;)

Good luck finding them if you're looking to get an OEM set, otherwise you can get CSL door card inserts for your current door cards from Status Gruppe... :thumbsup


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[BCS_ZHP]

I had a bit of a corrosion issue when I was getting my wheels off earlier, I guess that's the trade off when you live near the beach. Not street salt in winter like other parts of the country but corrosion still exists out here

Edit:

Installed the easy parts of the silver cube, will deal with door cards/armrests on Sunday

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/null_zpsb750b33a.jpg

Maybe I should buy some CSL door cards ;)

JP,
On stuck wheels, apply some anti-seize to the mating surfaces on the backside of the wheel, and right at the barrel on the hub. Need to do this about every 3rd you R&R the wheels and no sticking issues.

[Hermes]

^Yeah, I put some copper anti seize when I put the yellow wheels on. I'm guessing its from when I bought my last set of tires, I remember putting some on when I changed my brakes and tires are the last time those wheels have been off.


Good luck finding them if you're looking to get an OEM set, otherwise you can get CSL door card inserts for your current door cards from Status Gruppe... :thumbsup

Don't think I'm gonna go with real ones. I did see Miggs a few weeks ago and he had the CSL door cards and center console in his M3, they definitely look good. I might have to stop at Status Gruppe one day and pick up a set

[Vas]

New wheels and tires getting installed today
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/vsamoylov/IMAG1492_zps0b8554e3.jpg

[Hermes]

Date and name of autocross are wrong, but I got 3rd in 6 cyl stock

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/ZHP%20Photos/null_zps5d30ce5b.jpg

I think I should have got second because the guy who got first was running some non-DOT tires and should have been bumped up a class IMO. Otherwise, the only car to beat me was a M-Sport F30 328i, and by less than a second.

Edit: now that I think about it, the F30 should have been in either turbo stock or 4 cyl

[Johal E32]

Lol. I have been saying I want to LS V8 swap my wagon for ages!!

[Vas]

And they are on

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/vsamoylov/944505f3-815f-41dd-95ea-b9e301872ffc_zps4d70f8b1.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/vsamoylov/media/944505f3-815f-41dd-95ea-b9e301872ffc_zps4d70f8b1.jpg.html)

[danewilson77]

Looks great Vas.

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[Vas]

Looks great Vas.

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Thanks :)

[Hornung418]

Changed the o2 sensors in a friends e39 525i. I actually found it much easier to access the hot side of the engine with the easily removable cabin air filter. Dimitri's e39 was showing both bank o2 sensor failure and both bank SAP sensor. Also a thermostat stuck open failure and a umgebungs temperature sensor failure. He has to pass emissions on the 11th, so we put my 328i used sensors in. Hopefully they will hold out for a few months til we can overhaul his VANOS stop up his oil leaks.

Car has 250k on it and he got it for free. Little work can go a long way!

GS3 + TT4

[ELCID86]

Installed first aid box, ultimate cupholders and new console replacement. Gifts for my son's upcoming 21st bday. (Can't get pics to work on tapatalk and ios7).


Shawn in VA.
Via thumbs and Tapatalk.

[MiniD]

Installed first aid box, ultimate cupholders and new console replacement. Gifts for my son's upcoming 21st bday. (Can't get pics to work on tapatalk and ios7).


Shawn in VA.
Via thumbs and Tapatalk.

Looking forward to the pics!

[gr330zhp]

Coded Euro hazards on the 740i!

And brought the M3 to Show & Shine!

First and last real M3!
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/07/3ynajysa.jpg

[danewilson77]

Nice job Justin. You're a good friend indeed!

Looks great Stathi.

[Hermes]

Slow progress on disassembly of the engine currently in the 02. Decided to take the 2.0 bottom out and put it in the E21 (late 320 was really a 318). I'm thinking I should be around 110-115hp with the additional displacement and a rebuilt bottom end.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/2002/null_zpsf9c46282.jpg

Once I have it out I can clean up the engine bay and maybe paint it.

[az3579]

Yesterday I installed a Gruppe M intake. Little did I know what that would do to me...
I couldn't stop grinning for a good 10 minutes after I did a test drive of it. It's been a long time since I had a mod do that to me.

This was made possible by none other than Charlie himself! :thumbup :thumbup :thumbup :thumbup :thumbup

[jorbon]

Did what I guess is something of a standard trio last week- o2 sensor, oil level sensor and disa. At least they all went together for efficiency. Early if you just look at miles (just turned 60k), but after 10 yrs I'm not complaining. It's easy to take care of such a great car - and now I'd say it's 9.5/10 inside, out- and under the hood :).

[danewilson77]

Did what I guess is something of a standard trio last week- o2 sensor, oil level sensor and disa. At least they all went together for efficiency. Early if you just look at miles (just turned 60k), but after 10 yrs I'm not complaining. It's easy to take care of such a great car - and now I'd say it's 9.5/10 inside, out- and under the hood :).

Which O2 sensors did you change out?

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[HokieZHP]

Yesterday I installed a Gruppe M intake. Little did I know what that would do to me...
I couldn't stop grinning for a good 10 minutes after I did a test drive of it. It's been a long time since I had a mod do that to me.

This was made possible by none other than Charlie himself! :thumbup :thumbup :thumbup :thumbup :thumbup

That gruppe intake really is awesome! I loved mine when I had it!

[///Maniak]

I replaced my side mirror glass with aspherical versions from dubstopimports on Ebay. I love them!

Homelink is on the way, looking forward to that, too.

[JupiterBMW]

I replaced my side mirror glass with aspherical versions from dubstopimports on Ebay. I love them!

Homelink is on the way, looking forward to that, too.

Yep, I have the same mirrors, love them as well, and you will also love Homelink, its a great upgrade.

BTW, killer sig pic. :thumbsup

[Tnhl1989]

Had one of my mirrors warranty by them. Great product otherwise and customer service was top notch.

[jorbon]

The after cat ones. Was getting a check engine light, but no other noticeable symptoms.

[az3579]

Hey Dane,
Was it you that said it's usually the post-cat sensors that go and cause a CEL?
I've been incredibly fortunate; I have 168k on all original sensors, but am wondering which ones are the ones to do if a CEL pops up.


The after cat ones. Was getting a check engine light, but no other noticeable symptoms.

[danewilson77]

Hey Dane,
Was it you that said it's usually the post-cat sensors that go and cause a CEL?
I've been incredibly fortunate; I have 168k on all original sensors, but am wondering which ones are the ones to do if a CEL pops up.

I don't think so. I think all 4 should be changed around 100k miles.

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[Lanister]

Drove it and loved every second of it. :thumbsup

[mLuMaN83]

Put in the new Climate Control unit, the newer style one, to hopefully fix my crazy A/C issues. I think I may have fixed it! It's acting different and in a good way. The old one was DIRTY in the fans!

[Johal E32]

Installed new key FOB emblem, new oem center console, and new oem cupholders. I mainly use the cupholder to hold my iPhone, and a pack of gum or altoids.

Still have the armrest, I like to use it every now and again. Although, most times it is annoying.

Also received new throttle cable. Plan to install soon-ish

[az3579]

I don't think so. I think all 4 should be changed around 100k miles.

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That's what I originally thought. Got really lucky then so far.



Also received new throttle cable. Plan to install soon-ish

So jealous. :(

[Imola.ZHP]

Drove her to school.

Ran off with the better half to NOLA for a quick weekend getaway trip this past weekend, got home yesterday. Took a rental car, ugh, Chevrolet Impala (I have no idea what year), so glad to be back in the ZHP!

[JupiterBMW]

Successfully reprogrammed a spare LCM using PA Soft... No, its not for my BMW, but I haz plans in the works... :shifty

[coby1]

cvv(not so fun lol)radiator-belts water pump-exp tank etc.(all the cooling system parts) post cats /voltage regulator/ took off side mirror to get repainted (from a hail storm)

[Lanister]

Nuf said :-D

Sent from outer space...

[ELCID86]

Nuf said :-D

Sent from outer space...

Did the bottom parts come black? Pretty sure mine are tan.


Tapatalk on iPad

[JupiterBMW]

Did the bottom parts come black? Pretty sure mine are tan.


Tapatalk on iPad

Those are rubber pads that lay inside the trays, yours might be missing. I am fairly certain these have separate part numbers too, so you should be able to order separately...

[JupiterBMW]

A little something I've had in mind for a while. Oh, and please don't judge my ash try cover... That's a gift from the previous owner, will be replaced soon.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/IMG_1337.jpg

[328ioc]

A little something I've had in mind for a while. Oh, and please don't judge my ash try cover... That's a gift from the previous owner, will be replaced soon.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/IMG_1337.jpg

Epic.......

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[az3579]

Did you get it to work, Jon?

[Lanister]

Did the bottom parts come black? Pretty sure mine are tan.


Tapatalk on iPad

It's all tan but the little rubber mats are black.

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[JupiterBMW]

Did you get it to work, Jon?

Fo' sho'.