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

[328ioc]

Benz high beams installed

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/05/4eteme6u.jpg

Very nice.

I love the staging for the pic as well.

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[Hornung418]

Is that a direct replacement? Looks great!

Sent from my GS3.

[Hermes]

Yup, just requires a minor bit of wiring since its sealed bulb to H1 IIRC. You just need to run leads from the bulb to the wire harness. It should fit any old BMW with 5.25" high beams

As for my background, yes I haz a barn with lots of hay

[alexandre]

Fixed the driver window regulator with OEM BMW. I had installed Dorman garbage from Amazon a year ago and it's been failing on me every 6 months.

I zip-tied the clips and greased the tracks - hopefully this was the last time I tore the door open for a few years. Glad to finally be driving the car again.

[PirateZHP]

Benz high beams installed

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/05/4eteme6u.jpg

B-e-a-utiful, JP.

[echo46]

Hermes, looks very nice.

[Hermes]

Thanks guys

[cakM3]

Perfection JP! Absolutely stunning job! :thumbsup

[Hermes]

Thanks Charlie!

Edit: had to stop at home, so took a pic showing both cars w/French highs

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/05/e6aba5u3.jpg

[cakM3]

Thanks Charlie!

Edit: had to stop at home, so took a pic showing both cars w/French highs

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/05/e6aba5u3.jpg

I like this pic!

:chuck

[johnrando]

Very nice JP!

[danewilson77]

Very nice JP!

+1

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[Hermes]

Thanks!

[Imola.ZHP]

fleabay

Thank you sir!


This was actually from the weekend, but I cheated on her again...

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/null_zpse1860c70.jpg



Wow, that would be my dream setup except swap the M3 into the garage and the ZHP out, the ZHP should also be Imola Red, as well as the x3 M-Sport and the M3, but melborne would suffice. Rumor is Melborne (or something similar) is coming to the FL x3 and x4.




Edit: had to stop at home, so took a pic showing both cars w/French highs

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/05/e6aba5u3.jpg

Very nice!

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Will be driving mine to class soon, she really needs a bath. I might look at the weather and tackle that this afternoon if its going to be nice for a few days.

[az3579]

Did this today:
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/06/gebamu9a.jpg


Benz high beams installed

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/05/4eteme6u.jpg

Love it!

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[328ioc]

Installed my new leather wheel tonight.

Will be sending my alcan one off to mike this weekend.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/06/6y9ese5u.jpg

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[az3579]

^ That wheel is looking b-e-a-utiful.

[328ioc]

^ That wheel is looking b-e-a-utiful.

It's brand new so let's hope it stays nice for a while.

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[JupiterBMW]

Looking good Devlin. Its amazing how the replacement of a tired out alcantara wheel can really refresh the look of the whole interior!

[Hornung418]

VANOS Unit arrived yesterday. The G.A.S. DISA kit arrived on Saturday. Today is my day off...but I can't work on anything till I get my Homework done...LAME!

[328ioc]

Looking good Devlin. Its amazing how the replacement of a tired out alcantara wheel can really refresh the look of the whole interior!

It is amazing. Just wait till I get the new boots and shift knob.....

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[johnrando]

Looks good Devlin. Let us know what you think once your upcoming VANOS redo kicks in... do you have the rattle?

[Cabrio330]

Installed my new leather wheel tonight.

Will be sending my alcan one off to mike this weekend.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/06/6y9ese5u.jpg

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Can I ask where you got this steering wheel, price and part number? I am also looking to replace my alcantara wheel. Thanks!

[328ioc]

Can I ask where you got this steering wheel, price and part number? I am also looking to replace my alcantara wheel. Thanks!

I bought a used wheel from another member here that was alcantara but it was done for.

I then had my local Indy recover it.

She did great work and all in all I'm in it about 300 bucks.



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[Cabrio330]

Wow! Good deal. I was planning to buy an entirely new leather/tri-stitch wheel, and am not 100% sure which one I need when looking at the typical online parts sites. The prices vary quite a bit.

[328ioc]

Wow! Good deal. I was planning to buy an entirely new leather/tri-stitch wheel, and am not 100% sure which one I need when looking at the typical online parts sites. The prices vary quite a bit.

I have heard they are expensive new. So a used one that needs to be recovered might be your best bet.

Or find a loaner and just have yours recovered.

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[Avetiso]

Yesterday, I had a great moment with my ZHP. Just got out of my chemistry exam at roughly 7:00pm, already pitch dark outside. Walked to my car, and drove off. As soon as I was about to hit the freeway, White Walls came on (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PLifPUIuic). Turned up my stereo as far as it could go without distorting (which isn't much, but I don't care :)), opened my moonroof, and got onto the freeway. 60 degree wind hitting my face, doing 85 the whole way home. It was perfect. I love my 10-year-old, dirty as shit, scratched to hell, not special, under-maintained, heavily rusted, salvage title ZHP. Nothing better.

[johnrando]

Very nice Dario.

[ELCID86]

VA state emissions and safety inspection and new Mafia sticker applied (pic of the latter). 10986


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[Vas]

Ordered fluid for the trans, oil filter, drivers side wheel liner and brake duct bracket plus bunch of clips/bolts.

[PirateZHP]

Got this done...

Talking through a tap device...

[ELCID86]

Matt, what did the alignment run you? I have one shop here I've used before that does a "weighted" alignment quote me $190. Another shop that is installing the latest Hunter machine this week said $115 and they would add sandbags. Firestone (which I'm not to sure about) quoted $80.

[danewilson77]

$190 = too boku.

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[JupiterBMW]

Weighted alignment??

Today I took the ZHP to get a bath. Both her and the X3 have been filthy from all the construction work at the house...

[danewilson77]

Weighted alignment??

Yep. Supposed to be ballasted.

#butwhatever

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[az3579]

^ This. That's why Firestone is so cheap; they don't do that sheeeeeet. Neither does Town Fair Tire, which is why they only charge $80 as well. :(

[danewilson77]

I've found the $115 alignment (non ballasted) to be quite fine performance and tread life wise.

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[JupiterBMW]

Yep. Supposed to be ballasted.

#butwhatever

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That's ***... I don't weight it to drive it... Why don't I just sit in the car when they do the alignment? Stupid...

[3ZHP]

Matt, what did the alignment run you? I have one shop here I've used before that does a "weighted" alignment quote me $190. Another shop that is installing the latest Hunter machine this week said $115 and they would add sandbags. Firestone (which I'm not to sure about) quoted $80.


$190 = too boku.

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Yep. Supposed to be ballasted.

#butwhatever

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^ This. That's why Firestone is so cheap; they don't do that sheeeeeet. Neither does Town Fair Tire, which is why they only charge $80 as well. :(


I've found the $115 alignment (non ballasted) to be quite fine performance and tread life wise.

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My alignment from BMW of Chattanooga in September was only $139.95 but add in tax and misc. charges, that give me a total of $175.83

[Johal E32]

I paid $115 for a four corner wheel alignment. Done via Hunter machine

[Avetiso]

I pay $40 for my alignments, not sure which machine, but it's perfect every time.

[Imola.ZHP]

^ I had a friend that did those nice cheap ($35) alignments. A fellow ZHP owner too, and then he moved to Florida =(

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Drove mine to work, glad I didn't wash yesterday, rained all day today.

[Avetiso]

^ I had a friend that did those nice cheap ($35) alignments. A fellow ZHP owner too, and then he moved to Florida =(

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Drove mine to work, glad I didn't wash yesterday, rained all day today.
That's a shame. It's so nice, and I don't have to deal with guys who think BMWs are super complex.

[Imola.ZHP]

^ indeed it is a shame, I need to make some new friends! lol I agree with you, I almost let this place align my car after changing out the RTAB's, a (different) fellow ZHP owner suggested their shop. I went by to meet the owner, locate the place and make the appointment. After seeing my car he sent me a FB message saying it would cost more because my car has aftermarket suspension and wheels and tires. WTFever, canceled the appointment, car still hasn't been aligned, but I haven't even driven 5k this year, I'll wait until after I do my FCABs and other stuff up front and hopefully find someone that isn't a moron.

[PirateZHP]

Matt, what did the alignment run you? I have one shop here I've used before that does a "weighted" alignment quote me $190. Another shop that is installing the latest Hunter machine this week said $115 and they would add sandbags. Firestone (which I'm not to sure about) quoted $80.

Mine was $89.99 at a place I have gone for many years, Atlantic Ave Tire and Service. I pulled up an alignment sheet someone had posted here on the ZHPM to verify they had the correct settings, and they had it dead on.

[Hermes]

The 320i was having some starting issues so I cleaned up the grounds. While I was in there I decided to make a battery tray mat

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[LivesNearCostco]

$5 says battery will have more power if you use ShockTop or BlueMoon box.

I used to have a shop in South Orange County that would align my BMW for $70 and do custom settings on request. And let me watch from just outside the bay. Now my local mechanic is a good guy (BMW specialist) but charges $100. On the other hand he knows how to deal with camber plates since he also races an E36 with NASA.

Had some front end squeaking so last night regreased the Hotchkis swaybar bushings after 2.5 months and AKG FCABs after 1 year. Swaybar bushings still had a good amount of stiff and super sticky grease in there, but FCABs had only little traces of completely dried grease. On one side of swaybar zerk fitting worked great, other side the grease was coming out by the zerk fitting inside of squeezing inside the bushing. Seems zerk exit wasn't lined up with hole in bushing that leads to grease channels. I removed that bracket and greased bushing with a finger. Also put in new camber plate brackets with longer studs. Ground Control fabbed up a custom set for me when I said the studs on the normal brackets were too short to go through camber plate, strut tower reinforcements, and strut tower bar end plates. Super service from Ground Control.

Squeakiness now reduced.

[derbo]

John, autoinnovations here does alignments on racecars. They are in Milpitas near dixon landing.

[Hermes]

Installed the lip spoiler on my prefacelift front valence, just need to test fit then paint it

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/08/a4agy7ev.jpg

I also need to figure out a front plate holder

[Vas]

Bought new tires for it from tirerack.

[330i ZHP]

which car Hermes

[Hermes]

E21. Valence is from a 77-79 model

[ZHPWelt]

I washed the ZHP, checked all fluids, adjusted air pressure in the tires and drove it to Las Vegas. :) Fun weekend coming up.

[3ZHP]

Took it out for dinner and fuel tonight and heard the infamous 37 degree beep for the first time this year.

[Imola.ZHP]

Drove too and from school and then to work. On the way home from school the ZHP stars were aligned; cool dense fall air being sucked in, bright sunny fall day, windows cracked, sunroof tilted, seat heater on low, great pandora mix on, but not so loud that I couldn't hear that sweet M54 and even sweeter exhaust note, good mix of green and red lights with very light traffic, short jump onto and off of the interstate. Even after nearly 8 years and nearly 100k miles of ownership, I still love that car!

[ZHPWelt]

^ Nice :)

[BRGcoopahS]

Noticed a small coolant leak a few days ago. Checked it today and found this:
http://i1244.photobucket.com/albums/gg569/jstrams/null_zpsa991e0fa.jpg

I'm assuming that's coolant on the expansion tank? New tank or new hose?

[BCS_ZHP]

Try replacing the coolant cap first. There's a rubber o-ring inside the cap that can go bad from constant temp extremes (cold to max hot). Think the cap is under $20, worth a try. A cracked/bad expansion tank should be leaking a lot more than that little bit of spit residue.

[danewilson77]

Try replacing the coolant cap first. There's a rubber o-ring inside the cap that can go bad from constant temp extremes (cold to max hot). Think the cap is under $20, worth a try. A cracked/bad expansion tank should be leaking a lot more than that little bit of spit residue.

Great recommendation Bruce.

Could even go with the 1.2 bar cap.

http://germanautosolutions.com/product.php?product=127

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[BRGcoopahS]

Try replacing the coolant cap first. There's a rubber o-ring inside the cap that can go bad from constant temp extremes (cold to max hot). Think the cap is under $20, worth a try. A cracked/bad expansion tank should be leaking a lot more than that little bit of spit residue.

That's a relief! Assuming that's the problem. I was expecting a new tank or coolant system refresh. I hope that's the only problem... I'll check the O ring first.

[trancenation]

Mine was $89.99 at a place I have gone for many years, Atlantic Ave Tire and Service. I pulled up an alignment sheet someone had posted here on the ZHPM to verify they had the correct settings, and they had it dead on.

Did you happen to have the link to this post? I am thinking about getting an alignment pretty soon!

[BCS_ZHP]

That's a relief! Assuming that's the problem. I was expecting a new tank or coolant system refresh. I hope that's the only problem... I'll check the O ring first.

The o-ring may look perfectly fine to your eye, it's the thermal cycling at higher temps when it's put under stress and allows coolant to slip past that rubber seal. And they are fairly cheap, the cap used to be under $10 but I think they've now crept up in price to the mid-teens. Stuart's car had this same issue about a year ago, the new cap fixed it and I've had the same issue on at least 3 different cars.

[ELCID86]

That's ***... I don't weight it to drive it... Why don't I just sit in the car when they do the alignment? Stupid...
That might work. I'm told the weight it to simulate the down-force from driving at speed w/ ppl in the car. I think it's only around 150-180#s.

[PirateZHP]

Did you happen to have the link to this post? I am thinking about getting an alignment pretty soon!

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?11134-Alignment-ZHP-Settings

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[Vas]

Or if you want, get a shop to do a corner balance on the car

[WOLFN8TR]

I washed the ZHP, checked all fluids, adjusted air pressure in the tires and drove it to Las Vegas. :) Fun weekend coming up.

Are you attending the SEMA convention? I'm in Las Vegas if you want to meet up.

[ZHPWelt]

Are you attending the SEMA convention? I'm in Las Vegas if you want to meet up.

Thanks for the offer. We are headed to Zion National park then to the Heart concert in Saint George.

[JupiterBMW]

The ZHP has been tucked away in the garage for two days straight now, she's clean and staying inside, away from the contractors wreaking havoc on our house!

[328ioc]

The ZHP has been tucked away in the garage for two days straight now, she's clean and staying inside, away from the contractors wreaking havoc on our house!

I'm sure she will go for a drive soon.

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[echo46]

Agree with above, but it still could be a hairline crack in tank or hose leakage. Start cheap.

[alexandre]

Built my new rear shock assemblies for install once I receive my RTAB tool.

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iP4S + TT2

[johnrando]

Wash, vac, wipe down interior to get rid of all the dust/sand from the beach. Installed new rear bsw speakers. Like the sound. Not earth shattering, but a little improvement. Now ready for even more top down jammin'.
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[echo46]

Thanks for the offer. We are headed to Zion National park then to the Heart concert in Saint George.

Mountain biked there a few years ago with RIM Tours. Beautiful.

[echo46]

Built my new rear shock assemblies for install once I receive my RTAB tool.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/09/2ejatave.jpg


iP4S + TT2

I just used a dremel, chisel and hammer. Took about an hour total to get both of them out.

[ELCID86]

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Hope you didn't sit on your specs!


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[orange260z]

Wash, vac, wipe down interior to get rid of all the dust/sand from the beach. Installed new rear bsw speakers. Like the sound. Not earth shattering, but a little improvement. Now ready for even more top down jammin'.

My rears came in last week too, but the car is now stored for the winter. I had some surgery two weeks ago, so my flexibility/mobility is a little limited right now anyway... but when I feel a bit better I may unwrap the car and install them... it's hard to ask me to wait for the next 5 months!!! Did adding those rear midbasses actually make an audible difference?

[Pip]

Installed the OEM exhaust myself with some ingenuity and took off the spacers.

It's quiet now :)

[danewilson77]

Installed the OEM exhaust myself with some ingenuity and took off the spacers.

It's quiet now :)

Took off spacers?

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[Pip]

Took off spacers?

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Yea thinking of helping someone out on the forum. Not sure it is really going to help the car sale but might make a forum member happy.

[danewilson77]

Nice Pip.

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[Tnhl1989]

Spacers are always nice. I personally haven't had a chance to get a set. Looking for either 5mm or 10mm but I probably will hold off till after winter anyways.

[johnrando]

Orange, the bsw rears did help the overall sound some but not a huge difference. Interestingly, the highs are crisper, better. Sounds better louder than the HK ones. Bummer you have to wait. Hope you heal up!

@ Shawn, no worries, specs made it back in one piece. :)

As for this evening William and I drove 3 hours roundtrip to spend 20 minutes with Casey, Seth, and another co-worker. (Obviously not how we originally planned it). Good to meet you Seth!

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Left to right William, me, Seth, Casey.

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[WOLFN8TR]

Thanks for the offer. We are headed to Zion National park then to the Heart concert in Saint George.

Nice! Have a good time, Zion is awesome this time of year!


Orange, the bsw rears did help the overall sound some but not a huge difference. Interestingly, the highs are crisper, better. Sounds better louder than the HK ones. Bummer you have to wait. Hope you heal up!

@ Shawn, no worries, specs made it back in one piece. :)

As for this evening William and I drove 3 hours roundtrip to spend 20 minutes with Casey, Seth, and another co-worker. (Obviously not how we originally planned it). Good to meet you Seth!

Left to right William, me, Seth, Casey.

Good to see you guys got together, sorry I couldn't make it down.

[echo46]

That's one motley crew:)

[orange260z]

Orange, the bsw rears did help the overall sound some but not a huge difference. Interestingly, the highs are crisper, better. Sounds better louder than the HK ones. Bummer you have to wait. Hope you heal up!

Thanks, bud - getting better every day.

That is interesting about the highs. Do you find it made any difference on the "busy" or "distorted" music as we were talking about before?


As for this evening William and I drove 3 hours roundtrip to spend 20 minutes with Casey, Seth, and another co-worker. (Obviously not how we originally planned it). Good to meet you Seth!


It's so cool that there's a big bunch of you down on SoCal. I think my nearest Mobster is Alex, and he's about 2 hrs away. Interestingly enough, he's in Montreal where all the other REAL mobsters live.... hmmmmm?!?!? ;)

[orange260z]

That's one motley crew:)

or is that mötley crüe? ;)

[johnrando]

Didn't have a chance to give 'em a workout with different music, and really listen to them.

[ELCID86]

New bling. Thanks for the help Bruce. 11016


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[328ioc]

Pure sex.

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[johnrando]

Aw yeah, the way these engine bays were meant to look!

[derbo]

thats a pretty engine bay :)

[ELCID86]

Aw yeah, the way these engine bays were meant to look!

Like!


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[ELCID86]

thats a pretty engine bay :)

Scrubbing bubbles and Chem Guys Black on Black.


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[alexandre]

Cheated on her at a BMW orgy with 6 2014 X5's and 6 4-series at the track. All paid for by BMW. V8 X5 is a monster. 435 is da bomb. Loved it, but I'll probably only be shopping for these in like 10 years. LOL

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[ELCID86]

Sweet. The '14 x5 is getting great reviews.


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[Johnmadd]

Front sway bar end links replaced, no more clunk noise :)

[orange260z]

Nice! Where are all you guys still buying the BMW Perf intakes and bars? Are there any deals still to be had?

[Vas]

The zhp got some new Bridgestone potenza s04 tires mounted and balanced today.

[JupiterBMW]

I too stopped and the local dealer to check out what was on the lot. Need to figure out an X3 replacement by February. Hmm.....


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[Avetiso]

Installed spacers.

[PirateZHP]

Installed spacers.

Size? Pics?

With fingers touching the screen...

[Avetiso]

Size? Pics?

With fingers touching the screen...

I'll post in my thread soon.

[johnrando]

On both our cars, William and I rolled fenders and cut some fender lining plastic to help fit the spacers/lessen the scraping.

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[ELCID86]

First bath today.
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[PirateZHP]

Awesome job, rando.

Shawn, she's purty.

With fingers touching the screen...

[wsmeyer]

Rolled fenders with JohnRando. Eliminated his rubbing and put my 15mm spacers on.

With Rando in the back I could get it to rub slightly by cornering hard over a bump but nothing with typical driving.

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[Stu]

Did my front wheel hub/bearings today. Surprisingly easy job. The hardest part of the whole thing was tapping on the rear dust shield. Other than that, once the hub assembly finally slides on (it'll take some very hard whacks), it just taps on very easily.

The odd part was that my front left wheel bearing looked perfect, though was loose, while my front right wheel bearing was in the worst condition. The hub nut came off with surprisingly little effort, which was concerning. It was easier to take off than my wheel lugs. Someone was there before at some point, as the nut was peened twice. In addition, the nut was rusted to all hell and back. Glad I replaced all of that and torqued everything down to the proper spec.

Also, vote for Rando as the best last name on the forum.

[ELCID86]

Did my front wheel hub/bearings today. Surprisingly easy job. The hardest part of the whole thing was tapping on the rear dust shield. Other than that, once the hub assembly finally slides on (it'll take some very hard whacks), it just taps on very easily.

The odd part was that my front left wheel bearing looked perfect, though was loose, while my front right wheel bearing was in the worst condition. The hub nut came off with surprisingly little effort, which was concerning. It was easier to take off than my wheel lugs. Someone was there before at some point, as the nut was peened twice. In addition, the nut was rusted to all hell and back. Glad I replaced all of that and torqued everything down to the proper spec.

Also, vote for Rando as the best last name on the forum.

Interested to know how you diagnosed for this. Symptoms? I have some front end noise, I'm hoping it's the tires (old)-- I think.


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[Imola.ZHP]

I too stopped and the local dealer to check out what was on the lot. Need to figure out an X3 replacement by February. Hmm.....


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X3 a lease? Whats the buyout on it? I might be interested in taking it off of your hands if its as mint as your ZHP and loaded up the right way...

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Drove mine to work, bathed her, dried her off, went to start on the clay and realized it was at the house (****). Waxed the glass, taillights, headlights, side markers and spot waxed areas that needed some extra attention. Removed roof rack, cleaned out the trunk. Raised the back end up to check the diff's rear cover bolts which were unfortunately still tight this time (diff is leaking, cleaned it up a few months back and found most of the rear cover bolts loose). Then while looking over the car for more trouble spots on the paint counted more than 10 door dings...

Yes, I said more than 10...

The car made it through the first 10 years of its life with NO dings, and in the past 6 months has accumulated more than 10. It just doesn't make sense. I park in a garage at home (backwards hugging the wall), I park in a garage at school (at the end of a level at the end of a row) and 16 of the 20 days (in a 4 week repeating schedule) I park in a garage at work (with no one here). We take the Honda to the mall, the grocery store, out of town on trips and etc. Surely someone isn't doing this on purpose, right?

Totally killed my car buzz for the night, but here are some pics before I got pissed and walked away.

https://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/1425595_10200943241010887_666312743_n.jpg
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[E_Rak]

Shame about the dents. Hopefully pdr can be successful but you shouldn't have to do it in the first place

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[johnrando]

Thanks for the name vote. It would be a cool name, maybe cuz it sounds like Rambo. But, that's not my last name. :)

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[SoCalZman]

Don't let door dings get you too down. They are annoying but better than scratches IMO (not scuffs you can just buff out). I haven't had a door ding on any of my cars that a pro hasn't been able to remove to my satisfaction. And it's not too expensive to repair. I would rather have a door ding than a deep paint scratch any day.


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[johnrando]

+1 Marcus. That is bummer, but PDR will clear those for you and you'll never know they were there.

[Stu]

Interested to know how you diagnosed for this. Symptoms? I have some front end noise, I'm hoping it's the tires (old)-- I think.


Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk (http://tapatalk.com/m?id=1).

Brake wobbling, have replaced everything that could have possibly contributed to it minus the bearings and hub assembly.

When I took the rotors off and shook the bearings, they were visibly loose.

My rear wheel bearings I know for a fact are bad. My rear left makes a low drone at 50 and 70 mph. Not anything too loud or annoying, kinda sounds a little like the exhaust but is definitely the wheel bearing for sure. If you're experiencing that with your front wheels that might be it.

Go to AutoZone and get two Timken-branded hubs for $45 each. Literally the cheapest you'll get, and they're identical to OE. Other than that, the only special tools you'll need are:

- 46mm socket
- 36mm impact socket (for whacking the hub on - bonus: if you don't have one yet, this also works on the oil filter)
- 250 ft/lbs max torque wrench
- 10mm deep socket
- Mallet
- 2-jaw puller

If you've been doing car work for a long time, you've probably got all these. In that case, pick up 2 new hub nuts, 2 new hub dust caps, 2 new rear hub dust shields, and both of those wheel bearings. You'll be done in a few hours by just taking your time. The longest part is the cleanup.

[ELCID86]

Brake wobbling, have replaced everything that could have possibly contributed to it minus the bearings and hub assembly.

When I took the rotors off and shook the bearings, they were visibly loose.

My rear wheel bearings I know for a fact are bad. My rear left makes a low drone at 50 and 70 mph. Not anything too loud or annoying, kinda sounds a little like the exhaust but is definitely the wheel bearing for sure. If you're experiencing that with your front wheels that might be it.

Go to AutoZone and get two Timken-branded hubs for $45 each. Literally the cheapest you'll get, and they're identical to OE. Other than that, the only special tools you'll need are:

- 46mm socket
- 36mm impact socket (for whacking the hub on - bonus: if you don't have one yet, this also works on the oil filter)
- 250 ft/lbs max torque wrench
- 10mm deep socket
- Mallet
- 2-jaw puller

If you've been doing car work for a long time, you've probably got all these. In that case, pick up 2 new hub nuts, 2 new hub dust caps, 2 new rear hub dust shields, and both of those wheel bearings. You'll be done in a few hours by just taking your time. The longest part is the cleanup.

Thanks. Pretty sure my noise is in the front. Recommend doing all 4 at the same time or ok to just try the fronts? Sounds like I do have most of those tools.


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[Stewbie]

Saw a couple of frosty mornings this week, so decided to take advantage of the long weekend and put the winter rubber on.

Every spring / fall when I do the tire swap, I also like to 1) adjust the compact spare tire pressure, and 2) adjust the handbrake.

Does anyone else use these cool tire hangers from Reverse Logic (http://www.reverselogic.us/)? They sure make the job a lot easier.

http://i1254.photobucket.com/albums/hh619/Stewbie2000/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20131110_122118_zpsf872d5ec.jpg (http://s1254.photobucket.com/user/Stewbie2000/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20131110_122118_zpsf872d5ec.jpg.html)

http://i1254.photobucket.com/albums/hh619/Stewbie2000/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20131110_122306_zps6df5233d.jpg (http://s1254.photobucket.com/user/Stewbie2000/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20131110_122306_zps6df5233d.jpg.html)

The finished product. Somebody was asking for pics of these wheels mounted after I posted a post cleaning pic of them a few weeks back. They're not bad, but I miss my 135M's already. :)

http://i1254.photobucket.com/albums/hh619/Stewbie2000/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20131110_131050_zps38babb55.jpg (http://s1254.photobucket.com/user/Stewbie2000/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20131110_131050_zps38babb55.jpg.html)

Still need to clean the chalk marks off! :)

[echo46]

Nice Stewbie.

[ELCID86]

Does anyone else use these cool tire hangers from Reverse Logic (http://www.reverselogic.us/)? They sure make the job a lot easier.



I have them on my wish list. Thanks for the input.

[echo46]

Those tire hangers are really cool. Me likey.

[Stu]

Thanks. Pretty sure my noise is in the front. Recommend doing all 4 at the same time or ok to just try the fronts? Sounds like I do have most of those tools.


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I'd say just two at a time, but if you can do all four then hey no harm. The rears are cheaper than the fronts since you just need the bearing; however, you'll need a $100 harbor freight tool and need to rent a hub separator. But you can sell the harbor freight tool afterwards, unless they can work for other things (e.g. differential bushings). Now you don't *need* the Harbor Freight tool, but it'll make the job much better. Otherwise you gotta manufacture an odd contraption out of Home Depot parts.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKYL9_4mXRI

Also a great time to replace your parking brake shoes and perhaps refresh the springs and lube/clean the adjusting mechanism since the rears require removal of them.

[fredo]

Those tire hangers are really cool. Me likey.

+1. There's a place in the tool kit for it. I want to order one next time I buy stuff online. They also go by "wheel pin tool."

[Vas]

Washed it today.

[cakM3]

I changed wheels on the ///M today. Took off my BBS wheels and replaced them with my OEM 18's for winter storage. Installed a Skene Designs front license plate on my friend's Interlagos Blue competition package ///M and showed him how good hyper black ARC-8's look on his car :thumbsup

Looks like he will be ordering a set of hyper black ARC-8's for his ride :)


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[echo46]

I went back and forth between the Skene and RHO and decided to go with the no hole RHO bracket. The only thing I didn't like about the Skene was that you still had to drill some small holes underneath.

[cakM3]

I went back and forth between the Skene and RHO and decided to go with the no hole RHO bracket. The only thing I didn't like about the Skene was that you still had to drill some small holes underneath.

True but since the bumper already had holes (two in my friend's ///M) and 4 on mine, two additional holes where you will never see them won't matter too much.

I've been running on my Skene Designs license plate brackets for three years now :thumbsup


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[echo46]

Skene is Definitely a good product, no argument.

[M0nk3y]

Threw on the winter tires/wheels. (Bought them used back in March or so)

Sport Edition A7 Wheels with Blizzack LM-25 RFTs.

Figured out that the TPMS don't work, or not compatible, or something...which sucks.


Also installed my weathertech mats

[Stewbie]

+1. There's a place in the tool kit for it. I want to order one next time I buy stuff online. They also go by "wheel pin tool."

Yes, it comes in a tube with plastic end caps. The tube snugs in nicely to a blank spot in my tool kit (not sure if its meant to be blank or if a PO lost a tool), so I always have it with me.

I think he stopped making them, but I also managed to snag a couple of aluminum blocks that snug right into the jack pockets on the side rails. The block has little rubber nubs on each side (two per side) that hold it in place. When used with your floor jack, the lifting pressure is being put directly on the frame rail (as it would with the factory jack), rather than thru the jack pocket. I once forgot to take the blocks out after finishing a wheel swap. Went for a 20 minute drive and upon arriving at my destination looked at my car and saw the block still hanging there. I thought "Lucky! But, oh $h!t, what about the other side?" It was still there too!

[JupiterBMW]

Don't let door dings get you too down. They are annoying but better than scratches IMO (not scuffs you can just buff out). I haven't had a door ding on any of my cars that a pro hasn't been able to remove to my satisfaction. And it's not too expensive to repair. I would rather have a door ding than a deep paint scratch any day.


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+1 Marcus. That is bummer, but PDR will clear those for you and you'll never know they were there.

Of course, two Californians post this... I hated California for this, so many people, so many cars, and so little respect... Door dings were the worst in California... I haven't gotten ONE since I've lived in Florida! *fingers crossed, no jinx*.

This is one reason why I don't get why people advertise "California car" and people get all excited. Personally, I don't want a CA car anymore... Typically they're abused...




Ok, I'm off the soapbox... Today I took the ZHP for a family outing... to Costco... Two kids in carseats, a stroller, and a load of Costco items, all in the ZHP. It was like playing Tetris with the stuff in the trunk...

Oh, and I changed a diaper on the hood of the car. She kept sliding down, must mean my wax job is still pretty good. :rofl

[Avetiso]

^ I think the CA car thing has to do more with rust and environmental effects on the car. Like my ZHP from Ohio is rusted pretty bad, but my first one was clean as a whistle.

[ELCID86]

Ok, I'm off the soapbox... Today I took the ZHP for a family outing... to Costco... Two kids in carseats, a stroller, and a load of Costco items, all in the ZHP. It was like playing Tetris with the stuff in the trunk... I'm sure you are careful to put a towel or something under the seat. My PO did not and I have a few rubbed marks.


Oh, and I changed a diaper on the hood of the car. She kept sliding down, must mean my wax job is still pretty good. :rofl
Nice. Paybe use the trunk??:dunno

[Torxuvin]

Mountain run today. Big group. Lots of fun. I really love the new suspension tire setup.
https://scontent-b-mia.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1441237_10201036775028314_1221035605_n.jpg

[Johal E32]

^ I think the CA car thing has to do more with rust and environmental effects on the car. Like my ZHP from Ohio is rusted pretty bad, but my first one was clean as a whistle.

This. Cali cars tend to have good interiors and rust free exteriors.

When my uncle was over from England, he was amazed at how clean everybody's car in CA was haha.

[JupiterBMW]

^ I think the CA car thing has to do more with rust and environmental effects on the car. Like my ZHP from Ohio is rusted pretty bad, but my first one was clean as a whistle.


This. Cali cars tend to have good interiors and rust free exteriors.

When my uncle was over from England, he was amazed at how clean everybody's car in CA was haha.

Yeah, I can understand the rust thing, but if you really want a clean, no rust car, go to Arizona... We bought a '65 Mustang back in the day from there, it had ZERO rust... Even after 25 years...

And to be honest, I used to think CA had insanely clean cars, but I think Florida keeps their cars cleaner. Not to mention, Florida seems to have a lot more disposable income, a lot of ridiculously expensive cars here, driven every day...

I saw a brand new Bentley at Home Depot... And a few days later, I saw an F10 M5 (highly modded) at the same Home Depot... :facepalm

[328ioc]

Today I let the ZHP take a break and took my buddies sail boat for a spin instead.

Got passed my this on our way back to the ramp from our lunch stop.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/11/utybavy7.jpg

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[brettbimmer]

Today I let the ZHP take a break and took my buddies sail boat for a spin instead.

Got passed my this on our way back to the ramp from our lunch stop.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/11/utybavy7.jpg

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Looks like a Marlow (brand) vessel. They build some BEAUTIFUL yachts.

Hope you had some decent wind out there!

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[328ioc]

Looks like a Marlow (brand) vessel. They build some BEAUTIFUL yachts.

Hope you had some decent wind out there!

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Yeah it was to far away to get a decent look. A nice Viking and a few other large trawlers passed us as well.

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[Stu]

Ok, I'm off the soapbox... Today I took the ZHP for a family outing... to Costco... Two kids in carseats, a stroller, and a load of Costco items, all in the ZHP. It was like playing Tetris with the stuff in the trunk...

Dude Tetris is unmatched in being the most direct video-game-to-real-life application.

Next to GTA :eeps

[Tnhl1989]

I met up with a few Boston BMW CCA members and Chad as well. Brought some burgers to cook on the grill and we purchase some pizza as well. I finally did a transmission and differential fluid change. Also I had change to the BMW performance short shifter. Really made a difference with the distance of travel on the shifts. I have never done it before however it was really easy with some help of experience friends. Just a note that the BMW short shifter doesn't require washers on the side. It is now integrated into the shifter.

Chad on the other hand just completed a oil filter housing gasket along with replacing the oil separator since winter is coming. It was a good 5-6 hour job however it's a nice thing to do before the winter freezes up the pipes. My third time doing this job and I pretty much memorized every single bolt/nut that belongs to each part. I never wish to do it again!

[Imola.ZHP]

Shame about the dents. Hopefully pdr can be successful but you shouldn't have to do it in the first place


Thanks, my schedule is so busy that I may have to live with them through the winter.


Don't let door dings get you too down. They are annoying but better than scratches IMO (not scuffs you can just buff out). I haven't had a door ding on any of my cars that a pro hasn't been able to remove to my satisfaction. And it's not too expensive to repair. I would rather have a door ding than a deep paint scratch any day.


Some of them include paint damage, hoping PDR plus some touch up paint can get me by for a few years until I can have the entire car repainted.


+1 Marcus. That is bummer, but PDR will clear those for you and you'll never know they were there.

Thanks, I had a bit of a melt down about it, but I'm better now. I'm in the "acceptance" phase, lol.


Saw a couple of frosty mornings this week, so decided to take advantage of the long weekend and put the winter rubber on.

Every spring / fall when I do the tire swap, I also like to 1) adjust the compact spare tire pressure, and 2) adjust the handbrake.

Does anyone else use these cool tire hangers from Reverse Logic (http://www.reverselogic.us/)? They sure make the job a lot easier.

The finished product. Somebody was asking for pics of these wheels mounted after I posted a post cleaning pic of them a few weeks back. They're not bad, but I miss my 135M's already. :)

Still need to clean the chalk marks off! :)

Those look pretty good actually for winter. We've all seen worse! As for the hangars, I have a pair of hangars that I think were a BMW accessory. I don't exactly recall where I got them actually (owned the car too long). I don't use them with my VMR's though, just with my OEM's and/or doughnut spare.


Of course, two Californians post this... I hated California for this, so many people, so many cars, and so little respect... Door dings were the worst in California... I haven't gotten ONE since I've lived in Florida! *fingers crossed, no jinx*.

This is one reason why I don't get why people advertise "California car" and people get all excited. Personally, I don't want a CA car anymore... Typically they're abused...

Ok, I'm off the soapbox... Today I took the ZHP for a family outing... to Costco... Two kids in carseats, a stroller, and a load of Costco items, all in the ZHP. It was like playing Tetris with the stuff in the trunk...

Oh, and I changed a diaper on the hood of the car. She kept sliding down, must mean my wax job is still pretty good. :rofl

As I said above, I'm in the "acceptance" phase, thanks for the backup, but I'm not going to regress into the "anger" phase, lol.

I know what you mean about tetris, for the past few years I have had a tub of "extra" parts in the back of my car. I decided yesterday NO MORE! But yes, we have played tetris a few times when we have out in the ZHP and decided to randomly stop somewhere for some heavy (or even light) shopping. The car gets small real quick!

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Today/tonight I attempted to clay the car. I don't think I got the hang of it until I got to the hood (after doing the trunk, rear bumper and roof). I think I was putting too much lubricant down, the clay didn't really shrink in size like I've seen people talk about online. I then followed with a coat of cleaner wax and a final coat of wax. I don't think I'll be going back to re-do the work I've already done; I'll just take the experience forward to finish the car (tomorrow and tuesday) and remember next time when I do those panels again.

[Avetiso]

Dude Tetris is unmatched in being the most direct video-game-to-real-life application.

Next to GTA :eeps
:rofl you forgot need for speed.

[Yass_ZHP]

Heinz has been parked for the last couple of days, weather down here hasn't been the best...

[Stu]

The winter storms are starting - looks like it's time to pick up a set of snow tires and wheels.

I'm debating on whether to go full-on snow/summer or get some DWS and sell my front tires since they've got about 80% life left...but I really do like my summer tires.

Between shipping and installing, both will cost approximately the same. I like the idea of a dedicated winter tire setup. I'll feel safer.

[JupiterBMW]

All you people and your winter wheel/tires.... :rofl


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[cakM3]

All you people and your winter wheel/tires.... :rofl


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:p

[328ioc]

All you people and your winter wheel/tires.... :rofl


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Winter wheels?

What on earth are those...... :-P

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[Stu]

Winter wheels?

What on earth are those...... :-P

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Diabolical, ugly things that make your car look like a 1997 Kia :(

[WOLFN8TR]

Installed some Carbon Fiber Splitters. Bought them used off eBay. Had to refinish them with clear. Turned out pretty nice, not bad for $70.

Wifey doesn't like them...

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[ELCID86]

Nice job cleaning them up. Great price all in.

[WOLFN8TR]

Thanks. I got lucky, they turned out decent.

[az3579]

Diabolical, ugly things that make your car look like a 1997 Kia :(

If you don't get the right wheels, yes...
My winter wheels kick ass. :p


If you are interested in performance, get dedicated winter and summer wheels and tires. If you don't feel like spending much and don't care for performance all that much, then Conti DWS tires are an awesome buy.

[johnrando]

All this talk about winterizing, I feel left out, so I winterized my car. Before and after pics.

BEFORE

11056

AFTER
11057

Couldn't resist. :shifty

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[JupiterBMW]

Today I installed my winter wheels are tires. See the before and after pics...

Before (summer wheels):
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/KM03710%20Car%20pics/IMG_5692.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/jdinisio/media/KM03710%20Car%20pics/IMG_5692.jpg.html)

After (winter wheels):
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/KM03710%20Car%20pics/IMG_5692.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/jdinisio/media/KM03710%20Car%20pics/IMG_5692.jpg.html)








:biggrin Sorry, I just wanted to feel cool like the rest of you... :biggrin

[E_Rak]

You silly boys and your rear wheel drive drive... #xi

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[alexandre]

Today I installed my winter wheels are tires. See the before and after pics...

Before (summer wheels):
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/KM03710%20Car%20pics/IMG_5692.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/jdinisio/media/KM03710%20Car%20pics/IMG_5692.jpg.html)

After (winter wheels):
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/KM03710%20Car%20pics/IMG_5692.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/jdinisio/media/KM03710%20Car%20pics/IMG_5692.jpg.html)








:biggrin Sorry, I just wanted to feel cool like the rest of you... :biggrin

LOL :rofl

[ryankokesh]

I actually winterized... and by the looks of my window meteorology, it was a good choice! (I hear snow's on the way this evening)

http://i.imgur.com/hGsYg0W.png

http://i.imgur.com/ftPt517.png

[johnrando]

You silly boys and your rear wheel drive drive... #xi

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lol

[Stu]

All this talk about winterizing, I feel left out, so I winterized my car. Before and after pics.

BEFORE

11056

AFTER
11057

Couldn't resist. :shifty

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:rofl

[ryankokesh]

Aaaaand it's snowing in Chicago. :facepalm

[johnrando]

Snow? Wow.

[HokieZHP]

The winter storms are starting - looks like it's time to pick up a set of snow tires and wheels.

I'm debating on whether to go full-on snow/summer or get some DWS and sell my front tires since they've got about 80% life left...but I really do like my summer tires.

Between shipping and installing, both will cost approximately the same. I like the idea of a dedicated winter tire setup. I'll feel safer.

Just get all seasons. Get some of the new pilot sport a/s 3 tires and performance will be almost as good as your summers and snow driving will be fine. Plus you won't get enough snow to warrant dedicated snow tires IMO. I've never had any trouble with my pilot sport a/s

[Vas]

I would get winter tires and use them and after that store them.

[az3579]

Just get all seasons. Get some of the new pilot sport a/s 3 tires and performance will be almost as good as your summers and snow driving will be fine. Plus you won't get enough snow to warrant dedicated snow tires IMO. I've never had any trouble with my pilot sport a/s

Last I checked, Ohio is no joke when it comes to snow... all seasons won't cut it there.
Same goes for the northeast, if you have a RWD car.

[HokieZHP]

Last I checked, Ohio is no joke when it comes to snow... all seasons won't cut it there.
Same goes for the northeast, if you have a RWD car.

I thought zell was in Raleigh, nc? Maybe not. Disregard my comment then haha

[az3579]

^ He moved quite a while ago.

[HokieZHP]

^ He moved quite a while ago.

Thanks for the info. Completely missed that

[terraphantm]

The winter storms are starting - looks like it's time to pick up a set of snow tires and wheels.

I'm debating on whether to go full-on snow/summer or get some DWS and sell my front tires since they've got about 80% life left...but I really do like my summer tires.

Between shipping and installing, both will cost approximately the same. I like the idea of a dedicated winter tire setup. I'll feel safer.
I'm a big proponent of having dedicated summer and winter sets, but I know it is more expensive to do so. Still, summer tires just feel better in the summer. And for winter, the right tires can make a big difference. Even with all wheel drive cars, driving in snow is just a lot easier with proper winter tires.

I do run the "high performance" winter tires though. This year I went with the Dunlop WinterSport 4Ds. I wanted the Michelin PA4s, but I couldn't justify the extra money (about $200 extra with the size I picked). The 4Ds have been getting great reviews on the European sites and I was happy with the 3Ds, so I think I'll be fine with these. I imagine in Ohio the snow will probably the same as (if not a little better) than what we get here in PA, so you shouldn't need the more aggressive snow tires.

Blizzaks (I had the LM-25s) were just awful. I don't know why everyone else loves them.

[Stu]

Thanks for the info. Completely missed that

Yup, I moved out of Raleigh about 6 months ago. I had no problem with summers year-round there :) I think there was maybe one day where I couldn't drive out of the whole time I was there.

I think I'm just going to go with the thinnest steelies I can get + ExtremeWinterContacts. They were very highly rated.

[das boots]

It is now 78 deg. over her....and will be in the high 70's for the rest of the week.

[danewilson77]

Today I installed my winter wheels are tires. See the before and after pics...

Before (summer wheels):
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/KM03710%20Car%20pics/IMG_5692.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/jdinisio/media/KM03710%20Car%20pics/IMG_5692.jpg.html)

After (winter wheels):
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/KM03710%20Car%20pics/IMG_5692.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/jdinisio/media/KM03710%20Car%20pics/IMG_5692.jpg.html)








:biggrin Sorry, I just wanted to feel cool like the rest of you... :biggrin

Ghey

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[az3579]

Ghey

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This. :shifty

[cakM3]

Today I installed my winter wheels are tires. See the before and after pics...

Before (summer wheels):
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/KM03710%20Car%20pics/IMG_5692.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/jdinisio/media/KM03710%20Car%20pics/IMG_5692.jpg.html)

After (winter wheels):
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/KM03710%20Car%20pics/IMG_5692.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/jdinisio/media/KM03710%20Car%20pics/IMG_5692.jpg.html)








:biggrin Sorry, I just wanted to feel cool like the rest of you... :biggrin

Joop.....this is for you bro....

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Library2/ScreenShot2013-11-11at64457PM_zps7f8c87bc.png

[danewilson77]

Nice Chuck.

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[cakM3]

Thanks boss man! :thumbsup

[echo46]

Very funny.

[Avetiso]

I'll be the first to admit, that was a good troll.

[Johal E32]

I might take my wagon up to snow on all seasons. Its RWD, 5 speed, and lowered. Should I get snow chains or just take it as is?

[Hermes]

I might take my wagon up to snow on all seasons. Its RWD, 5 speed, and lowered. Should I get snow chains or just take it as is?

Tahoe? Get chains, there is real weather there

[johnrando]

Good thing I winterized. A screen shot from the weather/local news shows (With this snowman) that it's going to be 5 to 10 degrees colder than normal. Smh

11067!

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[JupiterBMW]

Good thing I winterized. A screen shot from the weather/local news shows (With this snowman) that it's going to be 5 to 10 degrees colder than normal. Smh

Oh geez Rando! I don't know how you survive.... Luckily winter here has been mild so far, we're still in the 80s, but just barely. I'll have to prep the car for winter storage when it breaks into the 70s.. :eeps

[derbo]

All you people and your winter wheel/tires.... :rofl


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+1 :rofl

[Hornung418]

Still wearing shorts in MD. Temps have been in the 30s when I get up at 5am to go to work.

Sent from my GS3.

[3ZHP]

I must say, I'm really enjoying November with summer tires. After growing up in Buffalo, NY, then Cleveland, OH for the last 30+ years, I can live with this.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/12/3ateburu.jpg


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[danewilson77]

What weather app is that?

Yahoo?

Sent from my S4 > Mason, OH

[3ZHP]

What weather app is that?

Yahoo?

Sent from my S4 > Mason, OH

ISO 7

[danewilson77]

Ugh

Sent from my S4 > Mason, OH

[BCS_ZHP]

Picked up a H&R/Koni cup kit for Preston's car this weekend, even swap with BMWKnight as he needed a stock ZHP diff and we had a spare one. Planning to do the suspension swap on Friday, I'm taking a day off of work, that never happens.

And for Brett, Xmas came early, the CF diffuser looked too nice, I couldn't hold it for a month & a half, installed it last night when he was sleeping cause I knew he was planning to wash his car today. Excited isn't enough to describe his reaction when he discovered it. Also had him drive by my buddy's shop this afternoon and they installed his front CF splitters with tape & some screws underneath. He's pretty pumped right now.

[niart906]

Ordered some alcantara goodies from Cobywheel. My current leather wheel is well beyond shot. Can't wait!

[Imola.ZHP]

All this talk about winterizing, I feel left out, so I winterized my car. Before and after pics.

BEFORE

AFTER

Couldn't resist. :shifty


Just LOL'd at work, not that anyone else is here to hear it, but still; good one!


Today I installed my winter wheels are tires. See the before and after pics...

Before (summer wheels):

After (winter wheels):

:biggrin Sorry, I just wanted to feel cool like the rest of you... :biggrin

haha, also funny

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I was supposed to finish the clay, cleaner wax and final wax tonight at work, but I just haven't been able to get motivated to do it. Rain and cooler weather coming tomorrow, I'm going to regret not getting it done.

[Stewbie]

I think he stopped making them, but I also managed to snag a couple of aluminum blocks that snug right into the jack pockets on the side rails. The block has little rubber nubs on each side (two per side) that hold it in place. When used with your floor jack, the lifting pressure is being put directly on the frame rail (as it would with the factory jack), rather than thru the jack pocket.

A picture being worth a thousand words...

http://i1254.photobucket.com/albums/hh619/Stewbie2000/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20131111_110531_zps8ddec151.jpg (http://s1254.photobucket.com/user/Stewbie2000/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20131111_110531_zps8ddec151.jpg.html)

http://i1254.photobucket.com/albums/hh619/Stewbie2000/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20131111_110722_zps4ebc8165.jpg (http://s1254.photobucket.com/user/Stewbie2000/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20131111_110722_zps4ebc8165.jpg.html)

[ELCID86]

Picked up a H&R/Koni cup kit for Preston's car this weekend, even swap with BMWKnight as he needed a stock ZHP diff and we had a spare one. Planning to do the suspension swap on Friday, I'm taking a day off of work, that never happens.

And for Brett, Xmas came early, the CF diffuser looked too nice, I couldn't hold it for a month & a half, installed it last night when he was sleeping cause I knew he was planning to wash his car today. Excited isn't enough to describe his reaction when he discovered it. Also had him drive by my buddy's shop this afternoon and they installed his front CF splitters with tape & some screws underneath. He's pretty pumped right now.

Nice job Daddy-o.

[WOLFN8TR]

[QUOTE=Stewbie;307253]A picture being worth a thousand words...

http://i1254.photobucket.com/albums/hh619/Stewbie2000/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20131111_110531_zps8ddec151.jpg (http://s1254.photobucket.com/user/Stewbie2000/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20131111_110531_zps8ddec151.jpg.html)

That's a Great idea!

[ELCID86]

Does anyone else use these cool tire hangers from Reverse Logic (http://www.reverselogic.us/)? They sure make the job a lot easier.


Thread size for OEMs = M12x1.5?
Got it: http://www.reverselogic.us/lug-bolt-guides.html

[ZHPWelt]

I installed my Winter tires and wheels today. I picked up a set of Style 73 17" BMW wheels and almost new Bridgestone LM 60 snows last summer, first time on the car. So far they feel great for everyday driving look pretty good as well. Come on Snow!

:)

[ryankokesh]

Nice!

Where's the pics?!? :D

[ZHPWelt]

Nice!

Where's the pics?!? :D

Picture of my ZHP with it's new winter gear. The BMW Style 73 is an E46 wheel but not one that I see very often.

[Imola.ZHP]

^ not too bad!

[echo46]

Mir ist kalt. Es schneite vom die himmel, heute.

[Washburn]

aus dem Himmel. (or vom = von dem).
Hier noch kein Schnee...aber ziemlich kalt.

[echo46]

Indeed, my german is horrendous. I try to muddle through with my four years of Latin in college. Weak, I know. Still cold, though.

[Washburn]

Eh mine isn't perfect either - used to be a lot better when I lived there...

[echo46]

One of the tougher languages to master. Right up there with Latin and Russian. I should probably concentrate on English first:)

[BRGcoopahS]

Replaced my coolant expansion tank cap with a new one since the old one was leaking. Easiest fix I've done yet haha.

[Hermes]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/13/y4edemut.jpg

Driving home earlier

[danewilson77]

Gorgeous

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[echo46]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/13/y4edemut.jpg

Driving home earlier


That is some sky right there.

[JupiterBMW]

Just installed a new set of carbon fiber mirror caps. Admittedly, I got them off eBay, and well, I should've saved my money. I was pretty skeptical as I know that all the crap from China is just that, crap. But, they were pretty cheap and I've wanted the CF mirrors for a while. I love them when I see them on the E90s, so I figured it was worth a shot. Besides, something unique without the $$$ of the OEM M3 retrofit.

Anyway, they are caps, over the existing covers, held on by double sided tape. I was ok with that, but they aren't a perfect fit, and being that the car is white, you can see the edge of the white cover from the back side (for instance when you would be sitting in the car).. Obviously if I had a black car, this wouldn't be an issue so much. The weave looks good though so I guess that's not SO bad. But, they are paper thin so I don't expect them to last too terribly long. If I want to get really into it, I'll have the stock caps molded and then a proper cover made that completely replaces the stock caps...

Anyway, I'm 50/50 on the product right now. I love the look, I want to love the product, but I'm not 100% on them. So, aside from quality issues, I'd love to hear your thoughts on the look.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/KM03710%20Car%20pics/null_zpsb05777b5.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/jdinisio/media/KM03710%20Car%20pics/null_zpsb05777b5.jpg.html)

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/KM03710%20Car%20pics/null_zpsfe54b307.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/jdinisio/media/KM03710%20Car%20pics/null_zpsfe54b307.jpg.html)

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/KM03710%20Car%20pics/null_zps5fe83789.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/jdinisio/media/KM03710%20Car%20pics/null_zps5fe83789.jpg.html)

[Torxuvin]

I like it. Just not as much as M3 mirrors. They really make a big difference. It's a shame that they don't solve your broken clip issue

Edit: I kind of miss the pink. :rofl

[danewilson77]

I like them Joop....and the benefits of rice include its ability to provide fast and instant energy, regulate and improve bowel movements, stabilize blood sugar levels, and slow down the aging process, while also providing an essential source of vitamin B1 to the human body. Other benefits include its ability to boost skin health, increase the metabolism, aid in digestion, reduce high blood pressure, help weight loss efforts, improve the immune system and provide protection against dysentery, cancer, and heart disease. Rice is a fundamental food in many cultural cuisines around the world, and it is an important cereal crop that feeds more than half of the world’s population.

[JupiterBMW]

I like them Joop....and the benefits of rice include its ability to provide fast and instant energy, regulate and improve bowel movements, stabilize blood sugar levels, and slow down the aging process, while also providing an essential source of vitamin B1 to the human body. Other benefits include its ability to boost skin health, increase the metabolism, aid in digestion, reduce high blood pressure, help weight loss efforts, improve the immune system and provide protection against dysentery, cancer, and heart disease. Rice is a fundamental food in many cultural cuisines around the world, and it is an important cereal crop that feeds more than half of the world’s population.

I liked your initial reply better... :shifty

[das boots]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/13/y4edemut.jpg

Driving home earlier

Looks like coming down to Scripps Poway Parkway......from 67.

[danewilson77]

Ha.....you're quick brutha. So you know how I really feel.

[cakM3]

I like it. Just not as much as M3 mirrors. They really make a big difference. It's a shame that they don't solve your broken clip issue

Edit: I kind of miss the pink. :rofl

+1


I like them Joop....and the benefits of rice include its ability to provide fast and instant energy, regulate and improve bowel movements, stabilize blood sugar levels, and slow down the aging process, while also providing an essential source of vitamin B1 to the human body. Other benefits include its ability to boost skin health, increase the metabolism, aid in digestion, reduce high blood pressure, help weight loss efforts, improve the immune system and provide protection against dysentery, cancer, and heart disease. Rice is a fundamental food in many cultural cuisines around the world, and it is an important cereal crop that feeds more than half of the world’s population.

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Library2/laughing-seal-on-beach_zps1ee6aa74.jpg

[JupiterBMW]

I like it. Just not as much as M3 mirrors. They really make a big difference. It's a shame that they don't solve your broken clip issue

Edit: I kind of miss the pink. :rofl

Thanks Cam... The broken clip issue really isn't much of an issue... The mirrors are completely steady and the covers haven't moved on me at all. I'm ok with things as they are...

Luckily I scored that set of OEM M3 mirrors from the pay it forward thread... I grabbed them with plans to slowly retrofit them as time allows, and also had this mod turned out to be a dud. So, I'll probably keep these until I get the M3 mirrors retrofitted (and CF capped as well...) :biggrin

[Torxuvin]

I like them Joop....and the benefits of rice include its ability to provide fast and instant energy, regulate and improve bowel movements, stabilize blood sugar levels, and slow down the aging process, while also providing an essential source of vitamin B1 to the human body. Other benefits include its ability to boost skin health, increase the metabolism, aid in digestion, reduce high blood pressure, help weight loss efforts, improve the immune system and provide protection against dysentery, cancer, and heart disease. Rice is a fundamental food in many cultural cuisines around the world, and it is an important cereal crop that feeds more than half of the world’s population.

Edit of the Day!


I liked your initial reply better... :shifty

:rofl !!!

[328ioc]

I liked your initial reply better... :shifty

I like them Jon. They are a good 3 foot item if you get my drift.

One thing I really like as well is it gave me an idea what my mirror caps would look like painted black, and I like the look. Looks like I need to stop at Lowes today and pick up some gloss black paint.

Also loved the cameo of Mia's head and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

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[danewilson77]

Also loved the cameo of Mia's head and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

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Just be thankful that he blessed us with pictures.

[Torxuvin]

I like them Jon. They are a good 3 foot item if you get my drift.

One thing I really like as well is it gave me an idea what my mirror caps would look like painted black, and I like the look. Looks like I need to stop at Lowes today and pick up some gloss black paint.

Also loved the cameo of Mia's head and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

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Why don't you plastidip with black and use the glossifier or get some black vinyl for a few bucks? I know I sound like a broken record with all the plastidip suggestions, but I know I change my mind quite often. Reversible=nice

[328ioc]

Why don't you plastidip with black and use the glossifier or get some black vinyl for a few bucks? I know I sound like a broken record with all the plastidip suggestions, but I know I change my mind quite often. Reversible=nice

I thought about that but they need a new coat of paint any way so if I don't like it then I'll just find a can of Imola and put them back to stock with fresh paint.

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[JupiterBMW]

I like them Jon. They are a good 3 foot item if you get my drift.

One thing I really like as well is it gave me an idea what my mirror caps would look like painted black, and I like the look. Looks like I need to stop at Lowes today and pick up some gloss black paint.

Also loved the cameo of Mia's head and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

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Thanks dude... 33 years old, feel older sometimes! But, ready for a good day with my girls... My wife said we could do anything we want today... We have an appointment at the dealership. :shifty


Just be thankful that he blessed us with pictures.
Yeah yeah yeah... :rofl


Why don't you plastidip with black and use the glossifier or get some black vinyl for a few bucks? I know I sound like a broken record with all the plastidip suggestions, but I know I change my mind quite often. Reversible=nice
Personally, I hate the look of Plastidip, but I agree with you, reversible is nice. I suggest Plastidip with a coat of black paint over the top. Either way, gloss it up so it doesn't look cheap!

[328ioc]

I liked the plastidip on the wheel but I do feel on something like the mirrors paint will be better.

Idk how plastidip will stand up to Florida love bug strikes.

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[Hermes]

Looks like coming down to Scripps Poway Parkway......from 67.

Yup

[Avetiso]

I like them Joop....and the benefits of rice include its ability to provide fast and instant energy, regulate and improve bowel movements, stabilize blood sugar levels, and slow down the aging process, while also providing an essential source of vitamin B1 to the human body. Other benefits include its ability to boost skin health, increase the metabolism, aid in digestion, reduce high blood pressure, help weight loss efforts, improve the immune system and provide protection against dysentery, cancer, and heart disease. Rice is a fundamental food in many cultural cuisines around the world, and it is an important cereal crop that feeds more than half of the world’s population.

:rofl and this is why we love Dane.

[johnrando]

Too funny Dane. I like 'em more so if there are some other c/f accents, not standalone. But, if fitment is an issue, no bueno. Can't really tell that from the pics.

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[JupiterBMW]

Too funny Dane. I like 'em more so if there are some other c/f accents, not standalone. But, if fitment is an issue, no bueno. Can't really tell that from the pics.

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I have the CF splitters and diffuser... I thought this would be a nice tie in piece between the two...

[johnrando]

Then it makes sense to me. Can't really see that from the pics as well. It's always a tricky thing, where to add c/f vs. The tipping point going overboard. This to me is near the edge, but if done well it could certainly work.

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[az3579]

Jon,
Personally I'm more of a fan of quality over anything else. They look good, but I would shop around for a higher quality product. Your car reeks of quality, and those covers IMO don't meet your standard.

If there was a real deal mirror cap that was CF, I'd go with that instead as I do think the concept looks good.

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[Hermes]

Pre-facelift Euro valence installed, still needs some work but it's on at least

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/null_zps7652541b.jpg

Edit: another view
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/null_zpsaf68ce9b.jpg

[JupiterBMW]

Jon,
Personally I'm more of a fan of quality over anything else. They look good, but I would shop around for a higher quality product. Your car reeks of quality, and those covers IMO don't meet your standard.

If there was a real deal mirror cap that was CF, I'd go with that instead as I do think the concept looks good.

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BP, you're exactly 100% right... I like the look, and I think I'll get something better, but the quality of these things is nowhere near good enough for my car. Like I said, the cost was low enough that I took a risk. Either way, lousy ebay feedback has been left..

[Vas]

Drain and refill the trans fluid this evening. Feels good to get stuff done

[Hermes]

Single headlight conversion on eBay.de, should I do it?

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/15/madadupe.jpg

[Hornung418]

E21?

Can you harvest some e30 euro smileys and put them in place?

Sent from my GS3.

[Hermes]

I could, but it is not an easy mod. If I was to do that I might as well just finish the ellipsoid/HID projector mod I started but never finished

[das boots]

Single headlight conversion on eBay.de, should I do it?

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/15/madadupe.jpg

Go for it to make it Euro E21.

[brettbimmer]

JP, you just gave the E21 part of the three-pointed star. Now you want to swap them out? I think you'll be missing the added light output.

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[Hermes]

Go for it to make it Euro E21.

There's almost 3 days left on the auction, we'll see what it gets to.


JP, you just gave the E21 part of the three-pointed star. Now you want to swap them out? I think you'll be missing the added light output.

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Yeah, that's what I was thinking. If anything I would have both sets of lights and can choose which ones I want depending on the mood I'm in. Mainly I wanted the euro turn signals, but this is a good deal for the whole set

[echo46]

JP, you just gave the E21 part of the three-pointed star. Now you want to swap them out? I think you'll be missing the added light output.

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What he said...

[cakM3]

I say get it so you have the option to change things out from time to time. I think these light will make your car unique JP :thumbsup


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[Pip]

Bought an early Christmas present today. 330d shifter and M5 knob for the ///M. Thanks to Charlie for the contact!

[JupiterBMW]

Remember those carbon fiber mirror caps I installed a couple days ago? Well, they've been uninstalled... :shifty

[danewilson77]

Remember those carbon fiber mirror caps I installed a couple days ago? Well, they've been uninstalled... :shifty

Your colon will suffer. Your car... Will not.

Sent from my S4 > Mason, OH

[330i ZHP]

I was lucky to steal 15min away from Alex to install the left fender and re-wire the cooling fans on the heat exchanger

maybe I will get 15 min in the future to reinstall bumper/fogs

[Avetiso]

I was lucky to steal 15min away from Alex to install the left fender and re-wire the cooling fans on the heat exchanger

maybe I will get 15 min in the future to reinstall bumper/fogs
Battle for every minute, buddy!

[JupiterBMW]

I was lucky to steal 15min away from Alex to install the left fender and re-wire the cooling fans on the heat exchanger

maybe I will get 15 min in the future to reinstall bumper/fogs

Welcome to parenthood... You just wait until you have a 2nd one!


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[Hornung418]

Haha...Jon, Stuart has a daughter in her 20s ;)

Sent from my GS3.

[cakM3]

Bought an early Christmas present today. 330d shifter and M5 knob for the ///M. Thanks to Charlie for the contact!

Glad to help a brother out! :thumbsup


Haha...Jon, Stuart has a daughter in her 20s ;)

Sent from my GS3.

hehe.... got a chuckle out of that comment Justin :)

[jakksfor20]

ZHP #2(coupe)- replaced the rear vent trim pieces. Not near as bad as I thought. Goo Gone worked fairly well along with a plastic bristle brush

[johnrando]

Got the rubber piece that goes in the jack pad area for the car. Affiliate purchase via fcpeuro. Topped off coolant and windshield wiper fluids. Will reset SES light as I never got to it when I did my maint work.

11087

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[Stewbie]

Got the rubber piece that goes in the jack pad area for the car. Affiliate purchase via fcpeuro. Topped off coolant and windshield wiper fluids. Will reset SES light as I never got to it when I did my maint work.

Can u shoot a pic of the backside too? Is it just the center pin that takes any side loading (e.g. where car is at a bit of angle because one side is jacked up high), or are there flanges on the back?

Thx

[WOLFN8TR]

ZHP #2(coupe)- replaced the rear vent trim pieces. Not near as bad as I thought. Goo Gone worked fairly well along with a plastic bristle brush

That job sucked when I did mine.