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

[Lanister]

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.



What an awful ash tray cover! :-P

Looks great, Jon!

Sent from outer space...

[JupiterBMW]

Fo' sho'.

Should've added this in earlier.


http://youtu.be/F6soUXCsmM8

[az3579]

Awesome. Now... what was the trick? lol

[JupiterBMW]

Awesome. Now... what was the trick? lol

Patience young grasshoppa'!

Details and DIY goodness will come very soon. I'm crashing out for the night though. 5am comes way too soon.

[Johal E32]

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



So jealous. :(


Love my throttle cable.

Not that big a fan of the E39's fly by wire system either. Sport button makes it worse. Can't beat the good old fashioned cable :)

[az3579]

Love my throttle cable.

Not that big a fan of the E39's fly by wire system either. Sport button makes it worse. Can't beat the good old fashioned cable :)

The E39's system is actually atrocious. The E46's system is "livable", at best.

[ELCID86]

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...

Mine are tan (you can see part of it under my son's glasses).

10713

[johnrando]

Should've added this in earlier.


http://youtu.be/F6soUXCsmM8

Ah, cool! Congrats on getting that done.

[JupiterBMW]

Mine are tan (you can see part of it under my son's glasses).
Huh, that's interesting... I say get some black ones then, looks better for sure.


Ah, cool! Congrats on getting that done.
Thanks dude. Verts officially now have nothing cooler than sedans... :biggrin :rofl

[johnrando]

Huh, that's interesting... I say get some black ones then, looks better for sure.


Thanks dude. Verts officially now have nothing cooler than sedans... :biggrin :rofl

Well, except their drivers. BAM! :)

[JupiterBMW]

Well, except their drivers. BAM! :)

Ha ha, touché Rando touché!!


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[Torxuvin]

I can resist usable mods, despite being furloughed. New tires and tps went on Monday. $$ Ordered the parts to retrofit oem foglights today. Got a great deal on quality parts from a guy who decided to do a track build. The plan is to put in an hid kit. Since most of my dusk/night driving is in downtown ATL, I should be able to just use the fogs and save on wear and tear on my pop up lights. (also will save gas mileage) Not to mention ga's lights on when raining law. They are projectors so they provide great output and a clear cut off line. Here is a pic of foglights only.
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff225/slvrzo6/100_5071.jpg

[cakM3]

Looks awesome Cam!!! :thumbsup I wish my fogs did this....:(

[328ioc]

I can resist usable mods, despite being furloughed. New tires and tps went on Monday. $$ Ordered the parts to retrofit oem foglights today. Got a great deal on quality parts from a guy who decided to do a track build. The plan is to put in an hid kit. Since most of my dusk/night driving is in downtown ATL, I should be able to just use the fogs and save on wear and tear on my pop up lights. (also will save gas mileage) Not to mention ga's lights on when raining law. They are projectors so they provide great output and a clear cut off line. Here is a pic of foglights only.
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff225/slvrzo6/100_5071.jpg

Looks awesome. I am considering Projector fogs.

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[///Maniak]

Holy crap, nice output!

[mLuMaN83]

Painted my interior trim with graphite plasti dip. Looked cheap and stupid so I peeled it off. I want to do something with it but I cant figure out what to do!

[Avetiso]

Painted my interior trim with graphite plasti dip. Looked cheap and stupid so I peeled it off. I want to do something with it but I cant figure out what to do!
Get it painted. I want to find some wood trim and get it painted off white.

[Torxuvin]

Also updated my registration today with the new address. :cheers


Looks awesome Cam!!! :thumbsup I wish my fogs did this....:(


Looks awesome. I am considering Projector fogs.



Holy crap, nice output!

I know, right? Hopefully mine will turn out that well. I sent the guy a PM to see what wattage he's using. I think it's a 35w kit too. I had been debating fogs for a while and then stumbled across some output pictures. It's no trifecta mod, but it will make a substantial improvement to the poor stock headlights.

As far as the bmw projector fogs go, I've never really seen a comparison to the stock fogs. But, it would be interesting to find out.



Painted my interior trim with graphite plasti dip. Looked cheap and stupid so I peeled it off. I want to do something with it but I cant figure out what to do!

Have you thought about vinyl wrap? My plan with my old shadow trim in the M3 was to wrap it in Dinoc. The stuff is pretty easy to use. Heat is definitely the key though.

[cakM3]

Took the ///M out for the last meet of the year before getting it ready for winter storage...just thought I would share pics from last night's meet...

One of the local guys (Dan Mack) took these photos :thumbsup

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Library2/image_zpsa3ad2f60.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Library2/image_zps1bc4d72a.jpg

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[Hermes]

Have you thought about vinyl wrap? My plan with my old shadow trim in the M3 was to wrap it in Dinoc. The stuff is pretty easy to use. Heat is definitely the key though.

I was thinking about painting my black cube Imola since I now have silver cube. Still need to figure out if it will look fine or just ricer

[gr330zhp]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/10/ju9azeju.jpg

740i is in service mode! New caliper and fixing LDP issue


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[das boots]

Took the ///M out for the last meet of the year before getting it ready for winter storage...just thought I would share pics from last night's meet...

One of the local guys (Dan Mack) took these photos :thumbsup

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Library2/image_zpsa3ad2f60.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Library2/image_zps1bc4d72a.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Library2/image_zps7831baef.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Library2/image_zps7ae5bb71.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Library2/image_zpscd699d2d.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Library2/image_zps3ca688c4.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Library2/image_zpse8eea8e5.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Library2/image_zpscae8c5f7.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Library2/image_zps4da1fc40.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Library2/image_zpsbddcc526.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Library2/image_zps462150c0.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Library2/image_zps214e70ea.jpg

Perfect under the Sally Beauty Supplies for cars......

[Hermes]

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740i is in service mode! New caliper and fixing LDP issue


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Rebuild or 750 upgrade?

[gr330zhp]

Rebuild or 750 upgrade?

Actually was going to do 750 but decided I'd just put the money into the M3. Just replacing one caliper, completely seized up


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[Hermes]

^ Makes sense. I wanna try to find some from a 750 protection package, not sure where I'm gonna find one but I'll keep looking

[Vas]

Man those Work Meister wheels look soo good on the e46 m3.

[gr330zhp]

^ Makes sense. I wanna try to find some from a 750 protection package, not sure where I'm gonna find one but I'll keep looking

Very cool! Super hard to find!


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[JupiterBMW]

Took the ///M out for the last meet of the year before getting it ready for winter storage...just thought I would share pics from last night's meet...

One of the local guys (Dan Mack) took these photos :thumbsup

Great pics Charlie, your friend takes nice shots. And also, your ///M3 is insanely nicer than the other silver one. I do love the Blue (Interlagos I believe??) one a lot, but yours makes everyone :drool.

Although, I have to admit, and please don't take this the wrong way... Those blue lug nuts, I think they look kind of ricey. I remember seeing them at the Mafia reunion and for some reason, that light anodized blue color just never sat right with me (on any car). I am sure they're some sort of high end baller lug nuts (please do tell if they are!), but to me they look out of place... If it were me, I'd go with black, as I'm all about subtlety... But otherwise, I would sell internal organs to have your ///M. :biggrin

[JupiterBMW]

As for me, nothing done today on my ZHP, well, nothing that I'm telling anyone about just yet... :shifty

But, I did do pads, rotors, and sensors, as well as engine/trans/differential fluid on another mafia member's car. Its been quite a long day.

[JupiterBMW]

Ok, update time! Holy hell, I just bought a BMW Performance strut brace from Bruce! I'm so freaking pumped! Pics when installed for sure!

:biggrin

[Imola.ZHP]

I worked on the CR-V (cleaned battery terminal, visual serpentine inspection and ordered spark plugs), it needs love too guys...

[az3579]

Ok, update time! Holy hell, I just bought a BMW Performance strut brace from Bruce! I'm so freaking pumped! Pics when installed for sure!

:biggrin

Didn't know Bruce had one available... about time you got one!

[BCS_ZHP]

BP, ^both came off GiGi's car, didn't get my asking price so BMW Performance strut brace & CAI were removed. Listed them tonight in FS section with Joop having first right of refusal on the strut brace, he bit. Absolutely immaculate, boxed it up tonight including ioriginalnstallation instructions and it will ship tomorrow.

Joop, call me about the battery terminal mod, I have a better one than what the instructions describe.
Bruce

[330i ZHP]

engine completely torn down; block, pistons, crank and head at machine shop for cleaning and inspecting.

my engine had the ALL TOO COMMON loose oil pump nut and the key aligning on the crank that aligns the timing chains gearing was sheared

beyond that (both minor because I luckily kept digging while taking apart the engine and found them) the only other issue is some oil blow-by on cyl 5 - so new rings, run a new hone on all cyl, bearings look great - but I am replacing with new (CYA)

I am thankful my custom block, pistons, rods and the heavily modified head (porting, polishing, larger valves, titanium springs, etc) all seem to be ok - will know for sure after machine shop inspects and tests

replacing all seals, gaskets, and any hardware considered "torque to yield" while everything is apart...would hate to put it all back and have oil filter housing or real main seal, etc leak

replacing injectors, the main engine harness, and going back to an OEM clutch (should be interesting - but tired of the "on/off" action of the racing clutch)

[cakM3]

Great pics Charlie, your friend takes nice shots. And also, your ///M3 is insanely nicer than the other silver one. I do love the Blue (Interlagos I believe??) one a lot, but yours makes everyone :drool.

Although, I have to admit, and please don't take this the wrong way... Those blue lug nuts, I think they look kind of ricey. I remember seeing them at the Mafia reunion and for some reason, that light anodized blue color just never sat right with me (on any car). I am sure they're some sort of high end baller lug nuts (please do tell if they are!), but to me they look out of place... If it were me, I'd go with black, as I'm all about subtlety...

Jon, I will start by saying thanks for the complements on my ///M over my best friend's ///M. One thing to note is that my ///M has over 156k on the odometer whereas his has less than 60k... I find it amazing just how many complements I get on my ///M and the looks on people's faces when they learn that my ///M has the high mileage it has... a true testiment to the owner if you ask me....It does take a lot more effort and money to maintain any car to the level I have my ///M at...and I keep pouring more $$$ into it not because I have to but because I love this car!

As for the blue lug nuts I'm currently rocking...they are Mackin SR48 Open End Racing Lug Nuts. At first I didn't really want to get them as I was looking to get the Kics R-40 Neo-Chrome lug nuts, but the ones I wanted were out of stock so I settled on these for now.


But otherwise, I would sell internal organs to have your ///M. :biggrin

Never had anyone say this regarding any of my cars.....all I can say Jon is thanks! I try not to disappoint in the mods I do to either of my cars...;)

[JupiterBMW]

As for the blue lug nuts I'm currently rocking...they are Mackin SR48 Open End Racing Lug Nuts.

See, I KNEW they were some baller ass lug nuts! :biggrin


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[johnrando]

Personally I like the blue, but to each his/her own. Maybe the blue near the red caps is throwing it off for you?

As for my car (Ness), bought the silver cube from Leo. Also bought a clock spring... I think that might be the horn/steering wheel controls issues from my research.

EDIT: does anyone have pics of our 135s with studs instead of lugs on their car?

[cakM3]

...does anyone have pics of our 135s with studs instead of lugs on their car?

Here you go John!!! Only way to go :)

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/ZHP/DSC_0796_zps8aea07ff.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/ZHP/DSC_0002_zps151b14ec.jpg

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http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/ZHP/WheelStud_zpse46aed49.jpg

Pay no mind to my wheels being dirty...:)

[johnrando]

Thanks Charlie. That looks good. Hmmmm.

[cakM3]

Thanks Charlie. That looks good. Hmmmm.

np John! Now that I have studs....I love them! :)


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[Torxuvin]

Pics look great Charlie. Ready to see Joop and Devlins from this weekend coming up. :shifty Looking forward to seeing those guys in two weeks.

I dropped off the vette today to get the front plate cover repainted and the whole car touched up. Crossing my fingers that it will be rock chip free when I pick it up tomorrow. Also ordered the HID kit for the foglights. Maybe I should get furloughed more often... :cheers

[330i ZHP]

After speaking with a few racing teams running various M and S variations of the BMW 6 cyl...this is the fix for the oil pump nut loosening and shaft shear

http://store.vacmotorsports.com/vac---m52tum54tu-oil-pump-upgrade-kit-p1077.aspx

This oil pump issue effects 100% stock and modified motors and we get calls and emails with these failures several times a month. An oil pan baffle is not enough, do NOT be the victim this common failure!

[das boots]

After speaking with a few racing teams running various M and S variations of the BMW 6 cyl...this is the fix for the oil pump nut loosening and shaft shear

http://store.vacmotorsports.com/vac---m52tum54tu-oil-pump-upgrade-kit-p1077.aspx

This oil pump issue effects 100% stock and modified motors and we get calls and emails with these failures several times a month. An oil pan baffle is not enough, do NOT be the victim this common failure!

Pardon the ignorance.....Where is this oil pump located????

[danewilson77]

Pardon the ignorance.....Where is this oil pump located????

In the engine... Deep.

Google "e46 opn issue"

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?228123-The-quot-Ultimate-quot-DIY-Complete-Oil-Pump-Nut-write-up-(LONG)

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=735949

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[330i ZHP]

Pardon the ignorance.....Where is this oil pump located????

Don't worry, your engine might not have one

[330i ZHP]

http://vorshlag.smugmug.com/Projects/Vorshlag-E46-330Ci-DSP-Build/DSC2570/966666388_XiyKL-M.jpg

[Lanister]

So clearly, this is "congenital" problem with M54s. Is it all mileage dependent? Say,"likely to occur after 100k" or something along these lines?

[Vas]

This problem existed on the e36 models and the e46 models. However on the zhp m54, iirc there is a different lock nut and loctite that was applied from the factory to prevent the nut from backing off at higher rpms.

[330i ZHP]

My engine is ZHP based and I used Loctite when rebuilding....

[Lanister]

My engine is ZHP based and I used Loctite when rebuilding....

So Stuart,

You're saying that it happens regardless whether it is a zhp or non zhp motor?

[az3579]

The only real solution to the oil pump nut problem as far as I know is welding it.


After speaking with a few racing teams running various M and S variations of the BMW 6 cyl...this is the fix for the oil pump nut loosening and shaft shear

http://store.vacmotorsports.com/vac---m52tum54tu-oil-pump-upgrade-kit-p1077.aspx

This oil pump issue effects 100% stock and modified motors and we get calls and emails with these failures several times a month. An oil pan baffle is not enough, do NOT be the victim this common failure!

The link doesn't work for me... :dunno


This problem existed on the e36 models and the e46 models. However on the zhp m54, iirc there is a different lock nut and loctite that was applied from the factory to prevent the nut from backing off at higher rpms.

Where can this hard data be found? I remember looking a long while ago and couldn't find actual evidence that this is the case.

[Lanister]

The link loaded for me just fine.

[az3579]

The link loaded for me just fine.

What the heck. I tried the link twice before I posted it, and both times it wouldn't load but everything else was loading fine. Just checked again after your post and sure enough, it's working. WTH?? lol

I think it's funny how on their site they say their upgraded oil pump is the only solution to this problem. I disagree. The only common issue here is the nut backing off; this can be fixed with a quick tack weld. I don't see a need to spend all that money on that oil pump. Am I wrong on this? I don't hear about the shaft shearing off often enough, though the nut is a commonly discussed item. I would certainly be interested in finding out if this is the case or not, because if there are other factors at play, then I want to make sure I'm fully protected, especially since I track this car often.

[Lanister]

It seems like their main justification for oil pump "upgrade" is the fact that the shaft sheers. Otherwise, the weld is the solution.

[Hermes]

Had to buy a new battery for the E21. Also, after two months of a single seat car I decided to install the passenger seat

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/null_zpse4e2e18d.jpg

[johnrando]

Cool, now you can give me a ride! :)

[Hornung418]

I've been aware with this problem for a long time, and is part of my apprehension to make the jump to the ZHP because the 3.0 engines are more prone to this failure. The biggest cause is the crank dampener not being able to subdue the vibrations that occur above 6000rpm. There is an upgrade from ATI right in the heart of Baltimore, MD, that covers the frequencies at those engine speeds...it's also something north of $600 last I checked.

Essentially the vibrations will combine with the frequencies experienced above 6000rpm to back the OPN off the sprocket or shear it completely off the Oil Pump assembly.

There was a ridiculously over engineered solution from a member over on e46f.com, can't recall anything other than his name was Gary. He would take the core and add an additional three mounting points. overkill for most street applications, but hard abused engines or tracked cars that see sustained periods of 6000+rpm are ripe for failure.

Three steps to alleviate the issue are:


Upgrade to an S54 timing chain tensioner
Replace the Crankshaft Dampener with new OEM or upgraded ATI unit
Check and replace/repair/upgrade OPN



Let me know if anyone needs links or further information.

[Johal E32]

The E39's system is actually atrocious. The E46's system is "livable", at best.

Agreed. Always found my dad's old 530/5 a bit tricky because of the gas pedal. The M5 isn't as bad, but still pretty bad. Sport button, God no..

The old ZHP my family had wasn't too bad but ultimately I like the good ol' cable. I can't wait to change mine. Soon.

Cough, won't happen until like Thanksgiving LOL..

[330i ZHP]

Bp, there are those in the racing world that have tried the weld and the safety wiring - eventually the design breaks.

You can ask PEI330 (I think his name is Andy) - there are very few people I consider M54 knowledgeable and he is one of them

[330i ZHP]

I went to RRT Racing yesterday to talk tech and this was HIGH on my list

they have tried various ideas and they were the ones that first recommended VAC solution. So then I called my contact at TMS and they concurred. Finally I spoke with the guys in the race division of bimmerworld and they offer "their version" of the VAC solution

[cakM3]

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

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Those sensors are $$$$$ I was shocked when I decided to replace all four in my ZHP....since I was feeling quite lazy replacing them, I let the dealer do this and was charged $225/sensor not to mention having to pay for labor....it was a very expensive bill for sure....but at least my ZHP is good to go for another 100k miles...:thumbsup

I'm sure you can find Bosh sensors for as little as $150 or so depending on where you go....


On another note, my ZHP is in the shop today waiting for a tire replacement. What makes this bad for me is that I just replaced my rear set and I got a stupid nail on my driver's rear tire! Can't patch the hole as it's on the outer edge of the tire....talking about sucky luck.... so I am waiting to buy another PSS just to replace the punctured tire....sucks.... In the mean time....I get to drive a 2013 328...interesting how the engine shuts down when you're stopped...

[330i ZHP]

I have the S54 tensioner, I have the ATI dampener (but the engine already had about 20k miles on it before install)...so I am now adding the upgrade to the oil pump (I am now having an entire unit made to order....OEM unit modified to increase oil pressure, revised internals, etc)


I've been aware with this problem for a long time, and is part of my apprehension to make the jump to the ZHP because the 3.0 engines are more prone to this failure. The biggest cause is the crank dampener not being able to subdue the vibrations that occur above 6000rpm. There is an upgrade from ATI right in the heart of Baltimore, MD, that covers the frequencies at those engine speeds...it's also something north of $600 last I checked.

Essentially the vibrations will combine with the frequencies experienced above 6000rpm to back the OPN off the sprocket or shear it completely off the Oil Pump assembly.

There was a ridiculously over engineered solution from a member over on e46f.com, can't recall anything other than his name was Gary. He would take the core and add an additional three mounting points. overkill for most street applications, but hard abused engines or tracked cars that see sustained periods of 6000+rpm are ripe for failure.

Three steps to alleviate the issue are:


Upgrade to an S54 timing chain tensioner
Replace the Crankshaft Dampener with new OEM or upgraded ATI unit
Check and replace/repair/upgrade OPN



Let me know if anyone needs links or further information.

[330i ZHP]

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[Hornung418]

Good work on the taking the final steps to have a healthy engine. Very interested in pics of the the beefed up oil pump.

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[Torxuvin]

Had to buy a new battery for the E21. Also, after two months of a single seat car I decided to install the passenger seat


Looks good. I love old school bmw interiors.

[Hermes]

Looks good. I love old school bmw interiors.

Thanks! The seats are actually from a late 70s 911 as the stock "comfort" seats were uncomfortable as hell. I'll eventually buy some Recaro's but I just can't justify the cost at the moment
http://www.2002parts.com/bmw/e21-recaro-seats.html

This was the stock interior when I got it last year
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/P1050744.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/P1050750.jpg

[az3579]

A set of E30 sport seats would be awesome in there... doable? They're not expensive.

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[Hermes]

Already had them in there, the seat mounts are wrong so I was gangsta leaning. Sold them to my buddy with an eta

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/C8289CE9-4DB1-49BD-AF46-4AF89205A6A6-2785-00000374A324D748.jpg

[das boots]

You could have purchased a customized base mounting bracket from various manufacturers.

[Hermes]

I missspoke - the issue is not actually seat brackets as the holes line up, it's the way the E21 seat mounts are designed. There is a 1.5-2" vertical difference on the door side mount vs trans tunnel mount so I lean in towards the middle of the car. If you put a spacer on the tunnel side then you end up sitting far too high in the car.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/12/e6u4unug.jpg

[das boots]

There's a manufacturer in Long beach that does customization. Specialty in classic BMW seats to Recaros or vice versa. They did my M3 seats to Recaros.

[Hermes]

Yeah, you sent me that link before but aren't yours are STi Recaro's? IIRC the E30 has flat mount points on the body so that's why it's so much easier to make adapter brackets vs E21. I'm just screwed because I own the forgotten 3er that still has leftover 2002 technology to it.

[das boots]

They customized the mount to fit the STi Recaros. There is a small mount that is close to the door. I did not even have to bring it to them. They already have the templates for all seats related to BMWs.

[Hermes]

Lawrence, what was the name of that company again?

[cakM3]

I received the October/November edition of Boston Bimmer (CCA publication) which featured the 2013 Concours d'Elegance at Larz Anderson Auto Museum back in August.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/12/yqa7e6un.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/12/upesubej.jpg

To my surprise on page 13 I see a very familiar sight :)
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/12/e5a8u2e2.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/12/yrarugy2.jpg

My ZHP!!! :biggrin ZHP is represented at this event :thumbsup


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[Lanister]

Thanks for sharing, Charlie. Very happy for you! Something to frame and hang up on the well perhaps? :)

[cakM3]

Thanks for sharing, Charlie. Very happy for you! Something to frame and hang up on the well perhaps? :)

Thanks...it took me by surprise :)


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[ELCID86]

Nice! Is that you in the tank top?!? :-)

[fredo]

Charlie, like I said before ... IR FTW !
Congrats, amigo.

[328ioc]

I received the October/November edition of Boston Bimmer (CCA publication) which featured the 2013 Concours d'Elegance at Larz Anderson Auto Museum back in August.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/12/yqa7e6un.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/12/upesubej.jpg

To my surprise on page 13 I see a veey familiar sight :)
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/12/e5a8u2e2.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/12/yrarugy2.jpg

My ZHP!!! :biggrin ZHP is represented at this event :thumbsup


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Very nice.

Get another copy and frame that shit.

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[johnrando]

SOOOOOO cool Charlie, congrats!

[quikryptonite]

Finally got around to taking care of that pesky windshield cowl replacement. Thanks for the DIY guide posted here. I love this place. It only took about 30 minutes, really quite straight forward and now with new windshield wipers and the cowl wiped down with 303 it looks fantastic.

http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x428/dcrider48/20131011_151237_11_zps39010df5.jpg

http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x428/dcrider48/20131011_1512421_zpsa506b96b.jpg

[328ioc]

Finally got around to taking care of that pesky windshield cowl replacement. Thanks for the DIY guide posted here. I love this place. It only took about 30 minutes, really quite straight forward and now with new windshield wipers and the cowl wiped down with 303 it looks fantastic.

http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x428/dcrider48/20131011_151237_11_zps39010df5.jpg

http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x428/dcrider48/20131011_1512421_zpsa506b96b.jpg

Did this a few weeks ago.

Hardest part was getting the Damn wipers off.

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[johnrando]

Yup. Good stuff when it looks new though.

[3ZHP]

Finally got around to taking care of that pesky windshield cowl replacement. Thanks for the DIY guide posted here. I love this place. It only took about 30 minutes, really quite straight forward and now with new windshield wipers and the cowl wiped down with 303 it looks fantastic.

http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x428/dcrider48/20131011_151237_11_zps39010df5.jpg

http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x428/dcrider48/20131011_1512421_zpsa506b96b.jpg

Looks great! Need to do this sometime soon.


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[Lanister]

Looks great! Need to do this sometime soon.
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Remember to lift the wipers off the windshield to unload the pressure from the shaft. Otherwise it would appear welded on. Don't ask me how I know :facepalm

[cakM3]

Nice! Is that you in the tank top?!? :-)

No...I had my ///M at this event as well. We were all hanging out by the ///M the moment that picture was taken. Botond drove my ZHP to this event :thumbsup


Charlie, like I said before ... IR FTW !
Congrats, amigo.

Thanks! I am glad I was able to bring both the ZHP and ///M to this event. It was a lot of fun! :)


Very nice.

Get another copy and frame that shit.

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Thanks Devlin! I plan to use this copy to frame that page :thumbsup


SOOOOOO cool Charlie, congrats!

Thanks Rando! :thumbsup :)

[Avetiso]

Chuck, that's epic!

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[cakM3]

Chuck, that's epic!

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Thanks Dario :thumbsup

[330i ZHP]

nice stuff Charlie

[cakM3]

nice stuff Charlie

Thank you sir! :thumbsup

[das boots]

Lawrence, what was the name of that company again?

WedgeBrackets.com

[Hermes]

WedgeBrackets.com

I know remember why I was confused last time. For some reason they have E21 and E30 kinda grouped together. I'll call them on Monday

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/12/aqytusyn.jpg

[JupiterBMW]

Just finished detailing/prepping my car for the show tomorrow. Almost midnight... Need sleeps... Catch you all tomorrow, and there will be pics!

[das boots]

I know remember why I was confused last time. For some reason they have E21 and E30 kinda grouped together. I'll call them on Monday

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/12/aqytusyn.jpg


They might also have two styles. High and low. Get the low.

[az3579]

Already had them in there, the seat mounts are wrong so I was gangsta leaning. Sold them to my buddy with an eta

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/C8289CE9-4DB1-49BD-AF46-4AF89205A6A6-2785-00000374A324D748.jpg

I have never ever seen E30 sport seats without adjustable thigh support... what on earth??

[Imola.ZHP]

Those sensors are $$$$$ I was shocked when I decided to replace all four in my ZHP....since I was feeling quite lazy replacing them, I let the dealer do this and was charged $225/sensor not to mention having to pay for labor....it was a very expensive bill for sure....but at least my ZHP is good to go for another 100k miles...:thumbsup

I'm sure you can find Bosh sensors for as little as $150 or so depending on where you go....



I'm at 122 and some change, is there anything wrong with waiting for the CEL's to come on to replace these?


I received the October/November edition of Boston Bimmer (CCA publication) which featured the 2013 Concours d'Elegance at Larz Anderson Auto Museum back in August.

My ZHP!!! :biggrin ZHP is represented at this event :thumbsup


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Thats too cool! Looks great in print! I honestly didn't like the lip before...


Very nice.

Get another copy and frame that shit.



YES!


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Vacuumed the Honda and cleaned the interior plastics.

Also vacuumed the ZHP and cleaned the interior plastics, then I finally used the Gummi Pflege Stift I've had on the washer for too many months to count. I started with the door seals as that is what I read it was good for. I wasn't too impressed at first, took me a few minutes to figure out how to use the bottle too, but just a few. After the doors (all 4, both seals body and door) I did the sunroof, still wasn't that impressed. Then the rear window seal, WOW! That 10 year old seal looks AMAZING now. then I started on the black body trim (rub strips), WOW again! Did the windshield seal too even though it is just a few months old, and then ended up doing the rubber around the door frames too, WOW. All of the grey'ing rubber is black again. Hoping it lasts well!

Hope there is enough to do the Honda tomorrow. I probably need to order some more as I think I'll be using it more often in the future.

Oh, and tried and tried and tried to get this epic engine failure Stu put in my head out of my head. It's not working too well. I guess I'll just hope for the best for now, until I can do something.

[Hermes]

I have never ever seen E30 sport seats without adjustable thigh support... what on earth??

I know where they are if you decide to buy another E30 ;)

Edit: the guy I bought them from has an E30 touring so it's possible they are some rare ass part(idk?)

[trancenation]

Oil Changed!

[kayger12]

Washed, clayed, washed, polished, and sealed.

Tomorrow is wax day.

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[328ioc]

Thanks to joopy I haz triple blink and rear fogs. :-)

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[ELCID86]

Thanks to joopy I haz triple blink and rear fogs. :-)


Nice!

[JupiterBMW]

Thanks to joopy I haz triple blink and rear fogs. :-)

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Stoked that we got it all set up. We got some interesting looks too, a bunch of old fart domestic drivers watching some young kids with a laptop hooked up to their fancy pants BMW... :rofl

[cakM3]

Installed an LSD in my ZHP....well, actually Rob installed my new LSD :)

Pics in my project thread...

My most sincere thanks to you Rob for the install and Kpro for the awesome dinner you made! :thumbsup

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[Imola.ZHP]

https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1385276_10200779484837085_1112183879_n.jpg

(yesterday)
Gummi Pflege Stift brought my rub strips from grey back to black!

https://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/995511_10200779485037090_730321315_n.jpg

Bath time today!

More pics in the "daily ZHP pics" thread.

[Stigissimo]

Installed an LSD in my ZHP....well, actually Rob installed my new LSD :)

Pics in my project thread...

My most sincere thanks to you Rob for the install and Kpro for the awesome dinner you made! :thumbsup

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LSD!!!!!!!! omg.

[Lanister]

Re-installed the A/B/C pillars after re-upholstery. So nice ;) No more soggy socks, EVER. Note, A pillars I had to buy new because of the airbag strip fitment.

[bimmergofast]

Oil change, fuel filter, cabin filter, valve cover gasket, spark plugs, and new Vanos rings and rattle fix kit.

Well, not all today, been working on it for a few days. A bit deeper into the important moving bits than I've ventured before, but it was a pretty straightforward job if you follow the DIYs and take your time. Satisfying to get it all back together!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/13/heguqyvu.jpg

[Hornung418]

Just wait til that VANOS is broken in and you are hitting redline at 90mph in third gear. Closed circuit of course.

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[cakM3]

This morning I put on a coat of Rejex on my ZHP before I head back home today...


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[kayger12]

Wax on, wax off...

[328ioc]

Just added another screw to my splitters thanks to the suggestion by Joopy.

All gaps are now gone and they sit perfectly. Looks more amazing than it did before.

10760

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[ELCID86]

Nice fitment.

[kayger12]

Just added another screw to my splitters thanks to the suggestion by Joopy.

All gaps are now gone and they sit perfectly. Looks more amazing than it did before.

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Looks perfect. Nicely done.

[328ioc]

Thanks guys. Sadly 10 min later I had that oh shit should have taken a before pic moment. But oh well.

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[kayger12]

http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff401/Kayger12/20131013_145106_zps17d7342e.jpg

All ready for winter.

Clayed, polished, sealed with Jetseal 109, and waxed with a coat of Dodo Juice Blue Velvet and a coat of Dodo Juice Purple Haze.

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[Avetiso]

:drool Wow.

[328ioc]

http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff401/Kayger12/20131013_145106_zps17d7342e.jpg

All ready for winter.

Clayed, polished, sealed with Jetseal 109, and waxed with a coat of Dodo Juice Blue Velvet and a coat of Dodo Juice Purple Haze.

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OMG so clean.....

[danewilson77]

OMG so clean.....

+1

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[kayger12]

Thanks, gents.

[Imola.ZHP]

^ looks wet, nice work!

Hoping to wax mine when I'm on this shift at work 4 weeks from now. Hopefully it won't be too cold yet in Memphis.

Waxed my bosses "beater" e36 ti's headlights. They were so bad, now they are de-hazed for a few months.

[Lanister]

Replaced the old alcantara shift and handbrake boots with a leather tri stitch alternative. Pics in my project thread.

Sent from outer space...

[kayger12]

^ looks wet, nice work!

Thanks!


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[WOLFN8TR]

Finally replaced my broken stock grilles with a set of Carbon Fiber Grilles I snagged off eBay for $70!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/14/u8aburar.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/14/eze8uva9.jpg

[Lanister]

:like

[Crickett]

As a belated birthday gift (2003/10/07) I gave my now-10-year-old a fresh reservoir of Pentosin DOT 4 LV. :roundel

[Vas]

Gave her some abuse.

Well actually started teaching my wife how to drive a manual on it. It is our only manual car in the family and she always wanted to learn. And now that we are down to one car ( wife's g20 is totaled ) if she wants to go places, the zhp is the only method of transportation.

[das boots]

Some driving schools also teach manual driving......better pay than hearing the transmission grinding......yikes.

[E_Rak]

Ticked over 130k right when I got back to school...

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5475/10281210223_7c0b4eeb73_b.jpg

[DDub88]

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

Where did you get that shift knob?


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[JupiterBMW]

Where did you get that shift knob?


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It's an E82 (1 series) M-sport knob. My wife bought it online for me.

And I have the e-brake handle to match, pics in my project thread.


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[Lanister]

It's an E82 (1 series) M-sport knob. My wife bought it online for me.
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She did?! No wonder you married her. Keeper!

[DDub88]

That knob looks pretty cool, lil better than our stock one


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[danewilson77]

That knob looks pretty cool, lil better than our stock one


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I have same set up. Love it.

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[DDub88]

Was walking around Walmart and came across this black trim restorer

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/15/sedydenu.jpg

My side mirror trim was pretty faded so I figured I'd give it a shot http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/15/5e3yjasy.jpg

Looks pretty decent, leave a high gloss finish to it http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/15/9eby3yju.jpg


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[DDub88]

I have same set up. Love it.

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I see they also have a gloss black one on tischers website. I foresee an early Christmas present in the mix here...


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[Vas]

Some driving schools also teach manual driving......better pay than hearing the transmission grinding......yikes.

That is a good idea if you have the time and money. Otherwise as long as the basics are understood, the rest is practice.

[NorCal-Dimitri]

I will definitely be picking some of that up from Walmart tomorrow!
Thanks for the pics!

[DDub88]

I hope it last a good while. If not I'll just add it to my washing/detailing routine


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[JupiterBMW]

I hope it last a good while. If not I'll just add it to my washing/detailing routine


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I use the Ultimate Black, stuff works great and lasts... My favorite trim restorer thus far!

[JupiterBMW]

Well, just installed my BMW Performance strut bar. My goodness she looks good!

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/IMG_1372.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/jdinisio/media/IMG_1372.jpg.html)

[Lanister]

Well, just installed my BMW Performance strut bar. My goodness she looks good!



:drool :drool :drool :drool :drool :drool :drool :drool

[330i ZHP]

looks good Jup

[330i ZHP]

Finally replaced my broken stock grilles with a set of Carbon Fiber Grilles I snagged off eBay for $70!

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http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/14/eze8uva9.jpg

nice weave match from side to side - cool

[Hermes]

Took the ZHP on a business trip, San Diego to nearly Fresno. Haven't driven it this far in one day in a long time. Last time I can think of was prob 2 years ago when I went to Vegas. Will be driving home tomorrow

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/15/husu9ety.jpg

PS, this sweet 4MT longbed Datsun is in the lot at the hotel

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/15/yhave9y5.jpg

[330i ZHP]

old skool kewl - love me some vintage pickups

[BavarianZHP]

This week will be the first week I start driving the ZHP daily (to work). Less than half of us daily it right? I'm sure there's a topic on it somewhere here. It feels bittersweet as the route to and from work is usually congested and uninspiring, but I guess I'll be getting the most of out it.

[das boots]

Not to worry. You are not alone.....I also DD and more my 'Island Girl'.

[cakM3]

Today I turned down an offer to buy my ZHP by a Honda dealer who recently did my safety inspection.

No way am I selling my baby!

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[johnrando]

Charlie, too fun when they offer to buy your car, huh? Joop, FINALLY! :) Looks great, congrats!

[fredo]

I drove the Mini to work today. I was hesitant, because they said it could rain in the afternoon and the car is super clean ! Anyway, the weather guys were wrong again and it will be sunny and dry on my way back home. :biggrin

[328ioc]

To day I wished my ZHP a happy 9th Birthday. KM08511 rolled off the production line October 15, 2004.

I am celebrating by purchasing an E82 Msport Shift knob and E-brake handle.

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[Imola.ZHP]

^ HBD!

[johnrando]

Happy 9th!

[JupiterBMW]

Joop, FINALLY! :) Looks great, congrats!
Thanks dude. Very stoked. Every time I get home I pop the hood and wipe it down. I think that's perfectly normal. :shifty


To day I wished my ZHP a happy 9th Birthday. KM08511 rolled off the production line October 15, 2004.

I am celebrating by purchasing an E82 Msport Shift knob and E-brake handle.

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Great pic, and HBD. And great choice on shifter/e-brake handle.


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[cakM3]

.... Every time I get home I pop the hood and wipe it down. I think that's perfectly normal. :shifty


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Eventually you will resort to wiping the strut bar down when you get to detailing your ZHP Jon.....looks great in your engine bay!

[cakM3]

To day I wished my ZHP a happy 9th Birthday. KM08511 rolled off the production line October 15, 2004.

I am celebrating by purchasing an E82 Msport Shift knob and E-brake handle.

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Great way to celebrate your ZHP's birthday Devlin. Congrats!

[328ioc]

Thanks dude. Very stoked. Every time I get home I pop the hood and wipe it down. I think that's perfectly normal. :shifty



Great pic, and HBD. And great choice on shifter/e-brake handle.


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Fun fact. That pic was taken with a tablet. I think it came out well.

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[330i ZHP]

To day I wished my ZHP a happy 9th Birthday. KM08511 rolled off the production line October 15, 2004.

I am celebrating by purchasing an E82 Msport Shift knob and E-brake handle.

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Ours may have been on the factory floor at the same time - mine was KM08421 and had an Oct 2004 build date

[328ioc]

Ours may have been on the factory floor at the same time - mine was KM08421 and had an Oct 2004 build date

I bet they were.

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[kayger12]

To day I wished my ZHP a happy 9th Birthday. KM08511 rolled off the production line October 15, 2004.

I am celebrating by purchasing an E82 Msport Shift knob and E-brake handle.

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Nice! Happy birthday!

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[Hornung418]

Getting the 25% tint pulled off. $100 out the door. Next step in getting the car inspected is passing emissions.

Taking the 44s off the 328i and swapping them onto the ZHP.

Need to install a working foglight in place of the empty hole where the broken one used to be. And finally... I need to replace FCABS.

This is not turning out as I'd hoped...work and school are interfering with my fun time projects!

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[330i ZHP]

that sucks - gl and let us know if there is anything we can do to help

[Hornung418]

Thanks!

Yeah my registration is passed due...so I need to get this done asap. Today is my day off and thank goodness its not raining. It has rained on every day off in the passed two months.

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[Sockethead]

Getting the 25% tint pulled off. $100 out the door. Next step in getting the car inspected is passing emissions.

Taking the 44s off the 328i and swapping them onto the ZHP.

Need to install a working foglight in place of the empty hole where the broken one used to be. And finally... I need to replace FCABS.

This is not turning out as I'd hoped...work and school are interfering with my fun time projects!

Sent from my GS3.
Which side fog light do you need? I have an OEM one.
Also I have a spare set of OEM LCABs with very low mileage that you can have...

[Lanister]

Thanks to Mr. Joop! LCM SW 4.0 is in and I'm triple-blinking all over town... :pimp

Thanks again for hooking me up, Jon! :cheers

Project thread updated.

[Avetiso]

Getting the 25% tint pulled off. $100 out the door. Next step in getting the car inspected is passing emissions.

Taking the 44s off the 328i and swapping them onto the ZHP.

Need to install a working foglight in place of the empty hole where the broken one used to be. And finally... I need to replace FCABS.

This is not turning out as I'd hoped...work and school are interfering with my fun time projects!

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Dayum, they check your FCABs? I thought CA had it bad...

[Hornung418]

Idk...my neighbor gave me a shop recomendation that will pass cars that are just out of spec...

Rob is hooking me up with gently used FCABs. The ZHP will be getting the 75D Poly FCABs from AKG.

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[gr330zhp]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/17/8esezy5u.jpg

Cleaned up the 740i today! Full paint correction/detail coming now


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[Hermes]

Need to install a working foglight in place of the empty hole where the broken one used to be.

Justin, I have a set of replica clear lens fogs which I got from Casey a while ago that I painted yellow. Just pay for shipping and they're yours

[Hornung418]

Got a new set when I bought my replacement bumper. They're in storage at the moment.

Thanks for offering, JP!

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[Hermes]

No prob

[alexandre]

Had an inspection at the dealer (29.99 for 55pts). They included a $2,289.97 estimate for rear shocks, driveshaft flex disc, window regulator and oil pan gasket with their report. :rofl

[Lanister]

Had an inspection at the dealer (29.99 for 55pts). They included a $2,289.97 estimate for rear shocks, driveshaft flex disc, window regulator and oil pan gasket with their report. :rofl

That's like $400 in parts, at the most.

[alexandre]

That's like $400 in parts, at the most.

Yup. Order is already in with BMA.

[Sockethead]

Idk...my neighbor gave me a shop recomendation that will pass cars that are just out of spec...

Rob is hooking me up with gently used FCABs. The ZHP will be getting the 75D Poly FCABs from AKG.

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Kpro is shipping them out from her dealership today. Hopefully you'll get them tomorrow

[Avetiso]

Yup. Order is already in with BMA.
Oof. Sean tells me the OPG is a total whore.

[Hornung418]

Kpro is shipping them out from her dealership today. Hopefully you'll get them tomorrow

Thank you so much! You guys rule. Promise I will be headed up to visit before you move to Ohio! :)

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[fredo]

BMA ? Is that a website ?

[alexandre]

BMA ? Is that a website ?

www.bmaparts.com

They stock most of the big manufacturers (sachs, boge, lemfoerder, bilstein, etc) and are pretty much the cheapest i've found.

[alexandre]

Oof. Sean tells me the OPG is a total whore.

Definitely is. Need to lift engine. Skipping that for now, i'll do it when my motor mounts are blown.

[fredo]

www.bmaparts.com

They stock most of the big manufacturers (sachs, boge, lemfoerder, bilstein, etc) and are pretty much the cheapest i've found.

Thank you, Alex. I will add this website to my list. :biggrin

[alexandre]

Thank you, Alex. I will add this website to my list. :biggrin

:thumbsup

They price-match and can order just about anything too. It's a big supplier but they do more B2B (shops, garages, indys, etc.), which is why we don't hear about them a lot.

[330i ZHP]

washed and vacuumed the X

Still waiting on internals for wagon engine

[Lanister]

Planning the next steps and building parts list:

CVV kit refresh (plus the upper and lower intake boots)
Tranny fluid change
Rear diff fluid change

[Hermes]

Clean your ICV and throttle body while you're in the CCV/intake boot area

[Lanister]

Clean your ICV and throttle body while you're in the CCV/intake boot area

Added to the "To do list" :)

Thanks JP!

[Hermes]

No prob, you don't want to have to be in that PITA area twice

[Lanister]

No prob, you don't want to have to be in that PITA area twice

Gonna be a long day... :)

[johnrando]

Potential SoCal meet/tune.

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?11184-SoCal-let-s-take-advantage-of-Seth!-San-Diego-meet-tune

[kakashi169]

Got it installed finally. Going to do a shoot this weekend!

Stop Tech SS Brake Lines
EBC Greens
OEM BMW Performance Rotors
OEM BMW Performance Callipers
12mm spacers

http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/c9/15/bc/c915bcd59b75f39b7c2cc2dcbb5557d8.jpg

[cakM3]

Got it installed finally. Going to do a shoot this weekend!

Stop Tech SS Brake Lines
EBC Greens
OEM BMW Performance Rotors
OEM BMW Performance Callipers
12mm spacers

http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/c9/15/bc/c915bcd59b75f39b7c2cc2dcbb5557d8.jpg

Very nice Daniel!
:chuck

[328ioc]

Got it installed finally. Going to do a shoot this weekend!

Stop Tech SS Brake Lines
EBC Greens
OEM BMW Performance Rotors
OEM BMW Performance Callipers
12mm spacers

http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/c9/15/bc/c915bcd59b75f39b7c2cc2dcbb5557d8.jpg

God I love those wheels.

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[danewilson77]

Awesome.

Sent from my S4 > Mason, OH

[kakashi169]

Very nice Daniel!
:chuck

Thank you for the advice on the SS lines Charlie. If I stuck with my old ones, I would have regret it.


God I love those wheels.

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They remind me of the style 135 ones! Thanks!


Awesome.

Sent from my S4 > Mason, OH

Thanks! I'm so happy with the results and performance.

[Sockethead]

Looks great and it must stop much better.

[WOLFN8TR]

Thanks to Mr. Joop! LCM SW 4.0 is in and I'm triple-blinking all over town... :pimp

Thanks again for hooking me up, Jon! :cheers

Project thread updated.

How cool, Me Jealous!


Planning the next steps and building parts list:

CVV kit refresh (plus the upper and lower intake boots)
Tranny fluid change
Rear diff fluid change

FYI cut the lower intake boot off with a razor knife, so much easier and faster.

[johnrando]

Beauty!

[Lanister]

FYI cut the lower intake boot of with a razor knife, so much easier and faster.

Brilliant :)

[trancenation]

So I went in to get new shoes today. Christmas came early! I went a little wider than stock. 10825108261082710828

[danewilson77]

A lil wider than stock = ?

Sent from my S4 > Mason, OH

[alexandre]

Realized that my right rear tire is to the cords. That's what I get for cheaping out on RTAB and alignment :shifty

[trancenation]

I went with 235-40-18 up front and 265-35-18 for the rears.

[Avetiso]

Realized that my right rear tire is to the cords. That's what I get for cheaping out on RTAB and alignment :shifty

ouch.

[az3579]

Found out one rear tire is down to cord and the other has a super secret surprise (see pic). Getting an alignment and swapping to winter tires today (hopefully they fit without spacers...)

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/19/byrebane.jpg

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[ELCID86]

Glad you found that before it let go at speed. Count your blessings.

[JupiterBMW]

Glad you found that before it let go at speed. Count your blessings.

Agreed, good catch BP... And glad that having to buy new tires was the worst of it, like Shawn said, could've been much worse!

As for me, yesterday I washed the ZHP and did a little photoshoot (pics coming soon)... Today? So far all I did was oogle over my strut brace and then take her out this morning for a quick trip to Starbucks. :starbucks

[az3579]

Agreed, good catch BP... And glad that having to buy new tires was the worst of it, like Shawn said, could've been much worse!


Yeah, unfortunately buying new tires is not all of it. Since that is something I'll have to do next season, I have to put on my winter wheels a few weeks early this year, and I wasn't prepared for it yet because I need spacers to clear the front brakes. If I buy spacers, then I can't just buy fronts, I have to get front and rear otherwise it won't look right. This is adding up $$ really quickly!

I did get the alignment done though, so at least I won't chew up my winter tires this season.



P.S. - you always were a Starbucks whore, Joop. :biggrin
I sure enjoyed the ride we had to Starbucks when I was there visiting in FL. :thumbsup

[JupiterBMW]

P.S. - you always were a Starbucks whore, Joop. :biggrin
I sure enjoyed the ride we had to Starbucks when I was there visiting in FL. :thumbsup

Haha, glad you enjoyed... And to be honest, yesterday when I did my little photoshoot (still learning the camera and such) I thought of you, knowing how you've asked me for a nice shoot with some natural brown pics... I took some just for you.

[az3579]

Haha, glad you enjoyed... And to be honest, yesterday when I did my little photoshoot (still learning the camera and such) I thought of you, knowing how you've asked me for a nice shoot with some natural brown pics... I took some just for you.

I love you.

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[JupiterBMW]

I love you.

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:wub

BTW, pics posted. :thumbsup

[MrMaico]

Thanks to Mr. Joop! LCM SW 4.0 is in and I'm triple-blinking all over town... :pimp

Thanks again for hooking me up, Jon! :cheers

Project thread updated.

Sounds awesome! I've been watching Ebay for one but no luck so far. I'm curious if you had to use an LCM for a coupe or just one with the 4.0 sw? If it's not from a coupe do your adaptive (swiveling L to R) headlights still work? I'm beginning to think it might just be easier to order the correct 61319133029 LCM. They can be found for a little under $300.

Thanks......Barry

[Johal E32]

Realized that my right rear tire is to the cords. That's what I get for cheaping out on RTAB and alignment :shifty

Get some RTAB limiters too

http://www.vorshlag.com/product_info.php?cPath=1_4_26&products_id=59

I did this along with E46 M3 RTABS and my back end feels very tight and planted.

[alexandre]

Get some RTAB limiters too

http://www.vorshlag.com/product_info.php?cPath=1_4_26&products_id=59

I did this along with E46 M3 RTABS and my back end feels very tight and planted.

Yeah that's what I ordered. Crazy how a $19 piece of rubber has so much to do with alignment.

[JupiterBMW]

Sounds awesome! I've been watching Ebay for one but no luck so far. I'm curious if you had to use an LCM for a coupe or just one with the 4.0 sw? If it's not from a coupe do your adaptive (swiveling L to R) headlights still work? I'm beginning to think it might just be easier to order the correct 61319133029 LCM. They can be found for a little under $300.

Thanks......Barry

There is no differentiation between coupe and sedan. I actually programmed his LCM in my car (sedan) and then sent it to him. He confirmed all features worked and no tamper dot on the dash. :thumbsup

[Imola.ZHP]

There is no differentiation between coupe and sedan. I actually programmed his LCM in my car (sedan) and then sent it to him. He confirmed all features worked and no tamper dot on the dash. :thumbsup

I need to do this, I have no time (and no windows computers) to figure out programming.

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Drove mine to work...

[Johal E32]

Yeah that's what I ordered. Crazy how a $19 piece of rubber has so much to do with alignment.

Yeah, it really is crazy.

My FCABS were maybe 30k miles old (OEM BMW) and already on their way out. I DIY'd them and the difference was amazing.

[ELCID86]

Found out one rear tire is down to cord and the other has a super secret surprise (see pic). Getting an alignment and swapping to winter tires today (hopefully they fit without spacers...)

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/19/byrebane.jpg


My son has had a slow leak in his rear tire. Had him take it to the shop in SC and he has similar issues. Tirerack here I come...

[Washburn]

Got cooling system flushed, fuel filter replaced, and alignment (had Facebook specials for cooling system/alignment, so was a great deal..)
Also got my style 264 wheels installed...Better pics with a real camera to come later...(should I post pics in wheels section or ZHP gallery section?)
For now, Just a sneak peak iphone pic: (10 mm Macht Schnell spacers in front only):

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/nishang/264w.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/nishang/media/264w.jpg.html)

[MrMaico]

There is no differentiation between coupe and sedan. I actually programmed his LCM in my car (sedan) and then sent it to him. He confirmed all features worked and no tamper dot on the dash. :thumbsup

That's good to know! I was going by Realoem, they show an LCM for rain sensor + xenon cars and a different one for rain sensor + xenon + adaptive headlights cars. Both are the same price though, I'd have to think if there were some added circuitry for adaptive lights there would be a higher price on it.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=EV53&mospid=47725&btnr=61_1060&hg=61&fg=35

But then I found this module that apparently is what controls the adaptive function....

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/63127189312/ES173012/

I still have to wonder though why the two different LCMs?

Thanks for the info Joop.......Barry

[MrMaico]

Got cooling system flushed, fuel filter replaced, and alignment (had Facebook specials for cooling system/alignment, so was a great deal..)
Also got my style 264 wheels installed...Better pics with a real camera to come later...(should I post pics in wheels section or ZHP gallery section?)
For now, Just a sneak peak iphone pic: (10 mm Macht Schnell spacers in front only):

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/nishang/264w.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/nishang/media/264w.jpg.html)

Looks great Washburn.............and SO much easier to clean!

Barry

[Avetiso]

Damn, Washy. That is freaking gorgeous, especially on AW. Gretchen needs moar low! Two inches up front, 1.5 inches in back. Dhu... :)

[Lanister]

Damn, Washy. That is freaking gorgeous, especially on AW. Gretchen needs moar low! Two inches up front, 1.5 inches in back. Dhu... :)

You reckon the H&R Touring kit would do the trick?

[az3579]

That's good to know! I was going by Realoem, they show an LCM for rain sensor + xenon cars and a different one for rain sensor + xenon + adaptive headlights cars. Both are the same price though, I'd have to think if there were some added circuitry for adaptive lights there would be a higher price on it.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=EV53&mospid=47725&btnr=61_1060&hg=61&fg=35

But then I found this module that apparently is what controls the adaptive function....

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/63127189312/ES173012/

I still have to wonder though why the two different LCMs?

Thanks for the info Joop.......Barry


All the coupes/verts here that have Xenon and are facelifted have the adaptive functionality. Other parts of the world may have had adaptive functionality as optional, which might explain why there are different part #'s.

[Avetiso]

You reckon the H&R Touring kit would do the trick?
Kits have unpredictable drops, sometimes. I've seen people install kits and only get half an inch of drop. Others, it raised the car. A lot of factors involved, so I would recommend coils so you could adjust.

[Lanister]

Kits have unpredictable drops, sometimes. I've seen people install kits and only get half an inch of drop. Others, it raised the car. A lot of factors involved, so I would recommend coils so you could adjust.

Hmm yeah, I have a similar experience with my former DSM, the drop was there but it was uneven.

[Johal E32]

^Both the HR cupkits will drop the ZHP.

And the Eibach/bilstein cup kit will also drop the ZHP a little bit.

[ELCID86]

Bruce doing CABs on Preston's car.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/20/metete8u.jpg


Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk.

[Imola.ZHP]

You reckon the H&R Touring kit would do the trick?

H&R Sport (supposedly lower than Touring) only dropped my ZHP Sedan 1/2". Your results may vary.


Kits have unpredictable drops, sometimes. I've seen people install kits and only get half an inch of drop. Others, it raised the car. A lot of factors involved, so I would recommend coils so you could adjust.

Sometimes I wish I had done more research and went with other springs or coils, but then again, for a daily driver on harsh Memphis roads, the sport cup kit did the trick for me.


^Both the HR cupkits will drop the ZHP.

And the Eibach/bilstein cup kit will also drop the ZHP a little bit.

I can't imagine the Touring would do much 1/4"?

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I did add the re-inforcement plates to the car, which would account for a slight raise in the front (installed under the towers) but not the rear (installed on top).

[az3579]

H&R Cup with the Race springs. That's the ticket. No gap at all. :thumbsup

[Johal E32]

H&R Sport (supposedly lower than Touring) only dropped my ZHP Sedan 1/2". Your results may vary.



Sometimes I wish I had done more research and went with other springs or coils, but then again, for a daily driver on harsh Memphis roads, the sport cup kit did the trick for me.



I can't imagine the Touring would do much 1/4"?

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I did add the re-inforcement plates to the car, which would account for a slight raise in the front (installed under the towers) but not the rear (installed on top).

Yep, about 1/4 inch. Not worth it to me. But, if you want a stiffer ride and like the stock ZHP ride height, then touring cup is the one for you. The Sport kit will erase fender to wheel gap just as BP mentioned

[Newjack]

Yep, about 1/4 inch. Not worth it to me. But, if you want a stiffer ride and like the stock ZHP ride height, then touring cup is the one for you. The Sport kit will erase fender to wheel gap just as BP mentioned

I have the touring cup kit installed. It's definitely more than 1/4 of an inch drop. It is supposed to be .75inches front and .25inches rear drop. It's probably more like 1 inch front and .75 rear for me. No idea why its lower but I definitely like it.

[Lanister]

I have the touring cup kit installed. It's definitely more than 1/4 of an inch drop. It is supposed to be .75inches front and .25inches rear drop. It's probably more like 1 inch front and .75 rear for me. No idea why its lower but I definitely like it.

That's the kid I've been pondering about. Got pics? :)

[Washburn]

Damn, Washy. That is freaking gorgeous, especially on AW. Gretchen needs moar low! Two inches up front, 1.5 inches in back. Dhu... :)
oh no no no - EEEEK! no tempting to dhu more stuff :)
Gretchen says Thanks for the compliments! :)

[cakM3]

Got more stuff for the ///M.....updated in my project thread :)

[alexandre]

My son has had a slow leak in his rear tire. Had him take it to the shop in SC and he has similar issues. Tirerack here I come...

Discount tire direct is cheaper :)

[Washburn]

Looks great Washburn.............and SO much easier to clean! Barry
Thanks!
- and I've always wanted a simple star style 5-spoke wheel for the ZHP, and the easiness in cleaning them - (probably about 10x easier when I think of how i labored to get the ZHP wheels clean) is an added bonus for sure. Really need to get some better pics with the DSLR, but it rained today a lot, and the car is dirty again :(

[ELCID86]

Discount tire direct is cheaper :)

Actually doesn't look like it on the Kumho Ecstas.


Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk.

[alexandre]

Actually doesn't look like it on the Kumho Ecstas.


Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk.

Check with shipping though. Conti DW is 687 shipped on tirerack, v.s. 649 on discount tire direct!

[Newjack]

That's the kid I've been pondering about. Got pics? :)

Pics are at the bottom of this post. (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?9818-Complete-suspension-refresh-(opinions-needed)&p=274888#post274888)

The pics aren't that great but I think they do the job.

[BCS_ZHP]

Bruce doing CABs on Preston's car.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/20/metete8u.jpg


Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk.

Shawn, thanks for your assist today, truly appreciate it. Jack up to jack down in about an hour & 20 minutes including a distraction when dish washing liquid dripped into my eye and had to flush it. I think the stealership charges 3 hours for this repair, its fairly straightforward, give it a try. The steering & drive are now tighter, these FCABs showed no visible problems but once we got them out you could feel the looseness in them.

[Lanister]

Thanks Rob! Looks just about what I'd want from a drop.

[johnrando]

Sonax'd the wheels. Replaced the clock spring and now my horn/radio controls work. Edit. Forgot to mention, thanks Charlie for helping out with the smg clock spring.

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[cakM3]

I didn't do this, but a good friend of mine just completed his interior Imola Red dye project this week. Just wanted to share his results with everyone :)

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/20/ypy3eqe5.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/20/bagymegu.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/20/8ebajape.jpg

Looks amazing!

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[3ZHP]

Looks nice! What color was it before?


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[cakM3]

It was the grey Nappa Leather seats from my ///M I sold to my friend.


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[ELCID86]

Very nice indeed.

[ELCID86]

Check with shipping though. Conti DW is 687 shipped on tirerack, v.s. 649 on discount tire direct!

Yeah I woulda saved about $10. Oh well. Maybe next time. Thanks.


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[Imola.ZHP]

I have the touring cup kit installed. It's definitely more than 1/4 of an inch drop. It is supposed to be .75inches front and .25inches rear drop. It's probably more like 1 inch front and .75 rear for me. No idea why its lower but I definitely like it.

"Probably more like..." sounds like you didn't really measure before and after, just guessed. I measured before and after, or perhaps something changed from 2003 to 2005? Or from 2012 to 2013 with H&R?

I read somewhere (I think in H&R's instructions) to take something to make a level plane through the center of your center cap and then measure up to the body metal (not from the floor so that if your tire pressure changed for some reason it wouldn't look like you dropped more or less).

Before installation...

DF - 13.5"
PF - 13.5"
DR - 13.0"
PR - 13.0"

...and a few weeks after installation, 06/21/2013...

DF - 13.0"
PF - 13.0"
DR - 12.5"
PR - 12.5"

I just went out to re-measure these figures (10/20/13) and got different numbers, lol,

DF - 13.0"
PF - 13.0"
DR - 12.75"
PR - 13.0"

Confirms my suspicion that the drivers rear was slightly lower than the passenger rear. Great, something else that needs attention. Could you do the same when you get a chance and post your results? We have different wheels/tires, but your pics look like our fronts are about the same, but your rear looks lower, anything heavy in the trunk? lol

Before...
https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/283452_1910149441066_7590317_n.jpg

Immediately after...
https://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/156221_3274253102805_1052848085_n.jpg

A month ago...
https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/994626_10200650782259601_1851711564_n.jpg

I would love to bring the front down a little more, Might look into e90 tophats.

[Crickett]

Yesterday I went square! Gary needed an 8.5" wheel, so we met up at a Discount Tire and had them swap our tires around. I now have four 18x8" wheels on the ZHP with my old 225 & 255 tires (I'll be going with a set of 245/35ZR18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 in a few months). But more importantly, Gary is no longer driving on three 8.5"s and one 8"!