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

[cakM3]

Today I prevented the dealer from replacing a good radiator in my ZHP so that I can do this later thru DIY in Spring....it's funny how the dealer will tell you that your radiator is leaking and then thru email they tell you a completely different story.... "there's no pinhole leak or pouring of coolant from your radiator"....in other words there's no leak....

[Hermes]

pretty sure its a open diff.. Wasn't the LSD only for 750's?

I had a factory installed 3.15 LSD in my 735i


Today I prevented the dealer from replacing a good radiator in my ZHP so that I can do this later thru DIY in Spring....it's funny how the dealer will tell you that your radiator is leaking and then thru email they tell you a completely different story.... "there's no pinhole leak or pouring of coolant from your radiator"....in other words there's no leak....

This really sucks, but I know you'll get it fixed better then they would've

[gmurphy]

Today I prevented the dealer from replacing a good radiator in my ZHP so that I can do this later thru DIY in Spring....it's funny how the dealer will tell you that your radiator is leaking and then thru email they tell you a completely different story.... "there's no pinhole leak or pouring of coolant from your radiator"....in other words there's no leak....

Good save!


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[fredo]

Charlie, is that the plan they had when they offered a free water pump and thermostat ? :biggrin

[Pip]

12030

Bought a garage for the car today...well yesterday.

Now I wait for all the escrow stuff.

[johnrando]

Wow, beautiful home. Congrats and GL with the new adventure (including escrow closing). EDIT: BTW, did you use the mafia link so the site got credit? :biggrin

[fredo]

Congrats, Sean ! Beautiful place. Will u have neighbors to the left of your house ?

[328ioc]

Beautiful house!!!

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[imola red zhp]

Awesome Sean!!! Congrats...
There's enough room there for us to have a meet.......jk
Beautiful place!

sent by new technology DA

[cakM3]

12030

Bought a garage for the car today...well yesterday.

Now I wait for all the escrow stuff.

:like

Congrats Sean!

[Hermes]

Congrats Sean!

[Pip]

Thanks guys! We can definitely have a meet in the future if enough people want to come to Sacramento lol. It isn't as huge as it looks - 1900 sqft and 2 car garage with a little extra workshop space off to the side in the garage. It is definitely better than our current town home. I'm glad to finally put down some roots for a little bit.

[Pip]

Congrats, Sean ! Beautiful place. Will u have neighbors to the left of your house ?

Only neighbors on the right. The left is a wildlife reserve/path to a pond/lake for walking/fishing etc. I like the house the most just for the lot itself.

[gmurphy]

Today I completed my first mod! 1204312044


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[gmurphy]

12030

Bought a garage for the car today...well yesterday.

Now I wait for all the escrow stuff.

Beautiful garage! House looks nice too :)


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[JupiterBMW]

I finally get to update in this thread. Today I started my ZHP for the first time and took her for a spin through the neighborhood... A little rough on idle for a few minutes, but it smoothed out within 2-3 minutes, and she seems happy as can be. Can't wait for some dry weather to get her out of the garage and stretch her legs! So good to be home...

I also opened all sorts of boxes to evaluate how many hours of mods I have ahead! :biggrin

[QC_ZHP]

Can't even imagine the feeling! It snowed here on Tuesday and I went the whole day without driving it. Felt so good to be back in it on Wednesday, Haha.

[johnrando]

Nice Garry. Welcome home Joop!

[imola red zhp]

Today I completed my first mod! 1204312044


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Sweeeeet!!!!

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[cakM3]

I finally get to update in this thread. Today I started my ZHP for the first time and took her for a spin through the neighborhood... A little rough on idle for a few minutes, but it smoothed out within 2-3 minutes, and she seems happy as can be. Can't wait for some dry weather to get her out of the garage and stretch her legs! So good to be home...

I also opened all sorts of boxes to evaluate how many hours of mods I have ahead! :biggrin

Glad to hear you got home safely Joop! :thumbsup Just be sure to keep DSC engaged when taking your ZHP out for a stretch….don't want to see you hurt your unicorn :)

[Hermes]

Glad to hear you got home safely Joop! :thumbsup Just be sure to keep DSC engaged when taking your ZHP out for a stretch….don't want to see you hurt your unicorn :)

Hahahahaha...

Welcome home Jon!

[gmurphy]

Nice Garry. Welcome home Joop!

Thank you looks much improved!


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[PirateZHP]

Added a new sticker... gotta be worth some serious hp!

[fredo]

LOL ... I expected a mafia sticker. :rofl

[PirateZHP]

LOL ... I expected a mafia sticker. :rofl

Already have one!

[Avetiso]

Added a new sticker... gotta be worth some serious hp!

Epic.

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[gmurphy]

Cleaned her wheels with the BMW Wheel Cleaner12048


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[gmurphy]

Added a new sticker... gotta be worth some serious hp!

40+ HP!


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[JupiterBMW]

Well, I bought a new one today... No, not a new ZHP, and no, the current ZHP didn't go anywhere... You will all be surprised....

... And you will all wait for details... :biggrin


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[Vas]

Washed and waxed plus new foglights installed.

[Avetiso]

Well, I bought a new one today... No, not a new ZHP, and no, the current ZHP didn't go anywhere... You will all be surprised....

... And you will all wait for details... :biggrin


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Come on, dude. Don't be like that... :biggrin

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[ELCID86]

Well, I bought a new one today... No, not a new ZHP, and no, the current ZHP didn't go anywhere... You will all be surprised....

... And you will all wait for details... :biggrin


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PT! Show us!!



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[ELCID86]

Beautiful garage! House looks nice too :)


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Nice. Congrats Sean.


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[ELCID86]

Today I completed my first mod! 1204312044


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Nice. Looks like you repainted from silver to silver-grey. Must be the light!


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[cakM3]

Got both cars washed today and completed installing my Intravee II/iPod setup in the ///M. :) Also managed to pick up both garages so that "both" cars are now safely tucked inside ;) All is good in my BMW world at the moment ;)

[jakksfor20]

Washed all 3 today/yesterday, PS flush on the coupe. All ready to go to Portsmouth, VA tomorrow.


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[BCS_ZHP]

We put new tires n the x5 last week, rather than pay the disposal fee for old tires took them home & listed on CL. Those old tires departed today and more than paid for the mounting & balancing of the new set. Luv CL, FTW!

[das boots]

Removed the Eagle Eyes tail lights and replaced them with the OE RCR that has been sitting in the shed for the last two years. Boxed up the EE to the original package. Will probably end up selling the EE set cheap to someone who might need them.

Now I need to start researching (again) and shopping for CREE light bulbs. Already have LED back up/reverse lights.

[gmurphy]

Nice. Looks like you repainted from silver to silver-grey. Must be the light!


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Haha I was thinking that too. It was daytime then I shut the garage and had low light explaining the effects!


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[SoCalZman]

cabin air filter and engine air filter. Its been 33k since they have been changed but they didn't seem to be too dirty. Oh well.

also, the USPS guy snuck a notice into mailbox and didn't bother to ring the bell at the gate so I missed the delivery of my seat heating elements. drat. Will pick them up on monday. Look for my thread on this subject soon!

[gmurphy]

Haha I was thinking that too. It was daytime then I shut the garage and had low light explaining the effects!


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Another reason why I like Silver-Grey!


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[gmurphy]

cabin air filter and engine air filter. Its been 33k since they have been changed but they didn't seem to be too dirty. Oh well.

also, the USPS guy snuck a notice into mailbox and didn't bother to ring the bell at the gate so I missed the delivery of my seat heating elements. drat. Will pick them up on monday. Look for my thread on this subject soon!

Darn UPS :) OEM filters?


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[SoCalZman]

Darn UPS :) OEM filters?


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It was actually our good ol USPS, but the UPS and Fedex guy are guilty of it too.

Yes the engine filter is OEM NOW. The old one looked to be a Fram. The cabin air filter I decided to go with a Mahle, as they seem to have an excellent reputation in the BMW community. Its actually constructed completely different than our stock one. Instead of a plastic frame, it has a metal frame. And around that is foam. I guess to help it seal better than our stock ones.

[gmurphy]

It was actually our good ol USPS, but the UPS and Fedex guy are guilty of it too.

Yes the engine filter is OEM NOW. The old one looked to be a Fram. The cabin air filter I decided to go with a Mahle, as they seem to have an excellent reputation in the BMW community. Its actually constructed completely different than our stock one. Instead of a plastic frame, it has a metal frame. And around that is foam. I guess to help it seal better than our stock ones.

My bad I always mix up UPS and USPS when typing. The Mahle CAF sounds good I will have to get one.


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[jakksfor20]

560 mile drive in the coupe. Atlanta to Portmouth, VA. Just at 8 hrs with one fuel stop and one fast food meal stop. 405 miles on the tank with 70 mte. I know it's not super accurate but it said 28.0 mpg. Averaged 80.1 mph for 300 miles with one heated run. Got tired of a group doing the 70-80 pogo. I am thrilled with how it did. First lengthy drive in it of more than 60 miles.


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[ELCID86]

560 mile drive in the coupe. Atlanta to Portmouth, VA. Just at 8 hrs with one fuel stop and one fast food meal stop. 405 miles on the tank with 70 mte. I know it's not super accurate but it said 28.0 mpg. Averaged 80.1 mph for 300 miles with one heated run. Got tired of a group doing the 70-80 pogo. I am thrilled with how it did. First lengthy drive in it of more than 60 miles.


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Nice.


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[LivesNearCostco]

Last Wednesday drained and filled manual transmission with Redline MTL. The new fluid is of course reddish. I'm pretty sure the last time I also put in Redline MTL but the fluid that came out after 20 months and 20,000 miles was honey colored or a light tan, still looked pretty clear, but it definitely wasn't red any longer. Maybe I left it in too long given the track days. Next change will probably be at 15,000 miles.

Thursday night changed the transmission mounts back to BimmerWorld solid rubber mounts with enforcer cups. Had previous run these for about 1 months and 1,000 miles then went back to "Brand X" poly mounts (without enforcer cups) because they had less NVH than the BimmerWorld mounts. But discovered the driver's side one was cracked pretty badly. (They lasted 2 years and 30,000 miles, including at least 16 track days and 10 AutoX days.) The BimmerWorld mounts with cups have noticeably more NV than Brand X without cups but I hope they are also more durable.

Today changed the diff fluid after 3 years and 42,000 miles. In retrospect, that was too long between diff fluid changes.

[stephenkirsh]

I didn't do any maintenance or anything, but I convinced the girlfriend to drive us to our Super Bowl party to keep the zhp out of any rain/mud :)

[wertyu78]

12077

Had the local exhaust shop modify how the collectors meet the headers a bit. Perfect fitment now!


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[HockeyGoon]

My new stickers just came in , but I don't know what color to put on a silver grey Zhp. Any help guys?
White or metallic?
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[NorCal-Dimitri]

My new stickers just came in , but I don't know what color to put on a silver grey Zhp. Any help guys?
White or metallic?


Are you rocking chrome kidney grills?

[HockeyGoon]

Yes sir chrome kidneys

[PirateZHP]

My new stickers just came in , but I don't know what color to put on a silver grey Zhp. Any help guys?
White or metallic?
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White

[danewilson77]

The Aluminum ones.

[Avetiso]

My new stickers just came in , but I don't know what color to put on a silver grey Zhp. Any help guys?
White or metallic?
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White is always a good choice. Silver would match.

[NorCal-Dimitri]

Yes sir chrome kidneys

Silver it is!

[ELCID86]

Wait--I vote white!


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[HockeyGoon]

I think I've made my choice , thanks to Bruce for sending the stickers .

[gmurphy]

Today I ordered a G.A.S DISA housing fluorosilicone o ring.


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[Vas]

Installed a new steering wheel that I got wrapped by Coby Wheel.

[gmurphy]

Bought some HEET


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[gmurphy]

Installed a new steering wheel that I got wrapped by Coby Wheel.

Pics?


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[illirep]

Did a little F30 M-sport retrofit action.

I should clarify. The F30 3 series, when optioned with the M-sport package, comes with a zhp knob and attached boot. I scooped one of these up on f30post for the cost of a standalone zhp knob. I prefer the leather boot as it doesn't collect dust like the alcantara one, however, not sure how it looks against the alcantara seats.....time will tell.

[danewilson77]

That looks to be perfect fitment.

Boot and knob are one piece, correct?

[illirep]

Boot and knob are one piece. Only modification I had to do was remove the f30 base and superglue the boot to an e46 base.

[Vas]

Pics?




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There are some in my project thread

[ELCID86]

Did a little F30 M-sport retrofit action.

I should clarify. The F30 3 series, when optioned with the M-sport package, comes with a zhp knob and attached boot. I scooped one of these up on f30post for the cost of a standalone zhp knob. I prefer the leather boot as it doesn't collect dust like the alcantara one, however, not sure how it looks against the alcantara seats.....time will tell.
Good to know. Looks nice.

[Imola.ZHP]

I'm like a month (or more) behind on this thread; maybe I'll have time to catch up tomorrow.

[HokieZHP]

So the other day a rock jumped up and put a huge crack in my windshield. Called State Farm today and am getting OEM replacement glass for free. Happy to hear about that. The glass shop was a little upset cause it's more work for them to get the Sekurit glass but I'm happy. Should be replaced next week.

[johnrando]

Wow, very cool.

[Imola.ZHP]

So the other day a rock jumped up and put a huge crack in my windshield. Called State Farm today and am getting OEM replacement glass for free. Happy to hear about that. The glass shop was a little upset cause it's more work for them to get the Sekurit glass but I'm happy. Should be replaced next week.

You are indeed lucky, State Farm wrote me a check for the higher of two aftermarket glass installers quotes and I paid the difference at the dealership (~$300, I have a $0 deductible). I hate insurance companies. I had a BMW windshield insured, why would I want anything but another BMW windshield installed? I don't want some crap form the cheapest place you can source it. I think I'll be getting a quote from Liberty Mutual (isn't that the company that does ONLY OEM replacement parts?) when my policy comes due next time. If they are less than $300 higher than State Farm, then I would have already been better off with them, plus, what happens when (heaven forbid) my car is in an accident? Are they going to want to put the cheapest parts they can find back on the car? Probably. As Sweet Brown from OKC would say "Ain't no body got time for that!" That was my first claim ever (10 year policy holder, 7.5 in this car) too.

/rant

[HokieZHP]

Wow yeah that's weird. I had zero issue. I told them in my local office that I wanted OEM glass and they said yeah whatever you'd like. So I called the glass place and they said they'd have to jump through a few extra hoops to get it but they could do it so they're going to call me when it comes in.

[yura]

So the other day a rock jumped up and put a huge crack in my windshield. Called State Farm today and am getting OEM replacement glass for free. Happy to hear about that. The glass shop was a little upset cause it's more work for them to get the Sekurit glass but I'm happy. Should be replaced next week.

Pretty rare to get OEM windows these days. Most shops install aftermarket windows since they're so much cheaper. I feel your pain, though. A week after I got my previous car ('06 Mercedes C230) I had a huge rock chip my hood, smash windshield, and still chip roof and hood on the way down.

[JupiterBMW]

Picked up two new OEM intake boots today, prepping for my Dinan TB install. The F connector wasn't at the dealer by the time I got there, so I'll grab it another day when I'm there.

[HokieZHP]

Yeah I was happy about it. This one is cracked from the lower driver side corner up about 14" up into the field of view. I knew they like to replace with cheaper glass so I'm glad they were so easy about me getting OEM glass. Can't wait to have a fresh windshield too. Nothing like brand new glass

[ELCID86]

Yeah I was happy about it. This one is cracked from the lower driver side corner up about 14" up into the field of view. I knew they like to replace with cheaper glass so I'm glad they were so easy about me getting OEM glass. Can't wait to have a fresh windshield too. Nothing like brand new glass

That's what I thought :-/

Still haggling with glass guru.
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[SoCalZman]

You are indeed lucky, State Farm wrote me a check for the higher of two aftermarket glass installers quotes and I paid the difference at the dealership (~$300, I have a $0 deductible). I hate insurance companies. I had a BMW windshield insured, why would I want anything but another BMW windshield installed? I don't want some crap form the cheapest place you can source it. I think I'll be getting a quote from Liberty Mutual (isn't that the company that does ONLY OEM replacement parts?) when my policy comes due next time. If they are less than $300 higher than State Farm, then I would have already been better off with them, plus, what happens when (heaven forbid) my car is in an accident? Are they going to want to put the cheapest parts they can find back on the car? Probably. As Sweet Brown from OKC would say "Ain't no body got time for that!" That was my first claim ever (10 year policy holder, 7.5 in this car) too.

/rant

from Liberty mutual website:
What kinds of parts will be used to repair my vehicle?
"Your estimate will be prepared using original manufacturer parts for all sheet metal body parts, such as fenders, doors, and hoods. The TLC facility or Liberty Mutual appraiser can answer any additional questions you may have about the specific parts that have been included on the appraisal."

Thats very interesting. You would think they would play that up in their advertising right? It only says metal body parts though. What about mechanical stuff (like radiators?) or plastic stuff (like headlights, trim pieces, etc.?).

From state farm:
"State Farm® keeps its "Good Neighbor" service promise every day, one claim at a time with Replacement Parts Promises. We're committed to your satisfaction regarding new non-original equipment manufacturer (non-OEM) and recycled parts used in the repair of your vehicle. Below please find additional information regarding State Farm's promise of satisfaction."

Hah, appears they only use non OEM or used parts. I didn't know that. I have state farm too. I guess I will call liberty mutual for a quote soon.

[HokieZHP]

We've always gotten OEM parts from State farm. Even when my mom almost got her last Lexus totaled from a guy running into her. We're good family friends with our agent though so that may be it but I can say we've never had an issue.

[ELCID86]

USAA:
CAPA and Aftermarket Parts For the repair of covered vehicles in Florida that are three years old or older (from the date of manufacture), USAA, in complying with its contractual obligations set forth in the Florida Automobile Insurance Policy, may, in its discretion, authorize crash replacement parts supplied by either: (i) the original manufacturer of the automobile ('OEM'); or (ii) a manufacturer that was NOT THE ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER OF THE AUTOMOBILE ('Non-OEM'), with respect to the following crash replacement parts: (a) all exterior (excluding trim) sheet metal crash replacement parts (including fenders, bumpers, hoods, door shells, door panels, trunk lids, hatchbacks, lift gates, quarter panels, rear body panels, pick up truck beds, box sides, tailgates, deck lids, hatches, body side panels, and radiator support panels (bolted or welded)); (b) all interior structural sheet metal crash replacement parts (including bumper reinforcements and rails).
http://www.capacertified.org CAPA is a non-profit organization created to certify aftermarket crash replacement parts. With respect to the authorization of Non-OEM parts, USAA solely authorizes the use of OEM or crash replacement parts that have been certified by CAPA. CAPA is funded in part by the insurance industry, including USAA. USAA has served as a member on CAPA's Board of Directors
http://www.capacertified.org/press/011220.htm

[Imola.ZHP]

from Liberty mutual website:
What kinds of parts will be used to repair my vehicle?
"Your estimate will be prepared using original manufacturer parts for all sheet metal body parts, such as fenders, doors, and hoods. The TLC facility or Liberty Mutual appraiser can answer any additional questions you may have about the specific parts that have been included on the appraisal."

Thats very interesting. You would think they would play that up in their advertising right? It only says metal body parts though. What about mechanical stuff (like radiators?) or plastic stuff (like headlights, trim pieces, etc.?).

From state farm:
"State Farm® keeps its "Good Neighbor" service promise every day, one claim at a time with Replacement Parts Promises. We're committed to your satisfaction regarding new non-original equipment manufacturer (non-OEM) and recycled parts used in the repair of your vehicle. Below please find additional information regarding State Farm's promise of satisfaction."

Hah, appears they only use non OEM or used parts. I didn't know that. I have state farm too. I guess I will call liberty mutual for a quote soon.

I decided to grab one just after posting that post, its actually $200 less per year, but wouldn't let me add glass coverage for some reason. I added "new car replacement" to bump up the price (to the $200 less per year figure) hoping that would be about the same as glass coverage. Also, I was wrong, I'm not quite to my 10 year anniversary with State Farm yet (July). I might hold out and see if there is any benefit to what my agent keeps calling my "10 year no claims" discount, my windshield doesn't count against me, is. I would also need to see how much my other State Farm policies would go up because they are all bundled together (home, life, etc.).

[das boots]

Speaking of rock chips....well, the new-older, painted and installed OEM front spoiler of approx. 5 months has been getting hit with road debris. Paint is slowly being chipped away. You guys also getting them paint chips?

[328ioc]

Well after numerous attempts to set something up with a mobile wheel guy we couldn't make it work.

So in prepp for a show in Orlando next weekend I am giving the aluminum/OEM plastidip a try.

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[ELCID86]

Well after numerous attempts to set something up with a mobile wheel guy we couldn't make it work.

So in prepp for a show in Orlando next weekend I am giving the aluminum/OEM plastidip a try.




Interior looks good. Is that stuff off-the-shelf? Plans for the curb rash?

[328ioc]

Interior looks good. Is that stuff off-the-shelf? Plans for the curb rash?

You can get black off the shelf at lowes. Other colors and clear coats have to be ordered.

Plan is to eventually have them refinished and the curb rash repaired.

But until then a few thick coats of this should cover it up nicely.

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[cakM3]

Looks good Devlin! Can't wait to see the finished results :thumbsup

[328ioc]

First coat on the fronts.

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[ELCID86]

You can get black off the shelf at lowes. Other colors and clear coats have to be ordered.

Plan is to eventually have them refinished and the curb rash repaired.



Looking good. SO what color(s) did you got with? Sourced from dipyourcar.com?

[328ioc]

Looking good. SO what color(s) did you got with? Sourced from dipyourcar.com?

If you go to the wheel kit section of dip your car it is the true metallic kit. In aluminum Finnish.

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[ELCID86]

If you go to the wheel kit section of dip your car it is the true metallic kit. In aluminum Finnish.

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Thanks!

I actually like the looks of the Anthracite too.

[Johal E32]

Removed exhaust, heatshield, and separated the driveshaft on the 7er. The center support bearing was DESTROYED. No wonder the driveshaft was so clunky...

Such a PITA to lay on the ground and work on the car.. Especially when the car has 24 year bolts that don't want to budge..

[johnrando]

If you go to the wheel kit section of dip your car it is the true metallic kit. In aluminum Finnish.

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Looking forward to results.

[Avetiso]

Repainted interior trim, and painted chrome grills to gloss black. In my thread.

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[328ioc]

Getting there

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[JupiterBMW]

Damn guys, looking good! Devlin, don't forget to replace your valve stem caps once you're done. Even plain black plastic ones will look better, otherwise it looks clearly like a spray job... :thumbsup

[328ioc]

Damn guys, looking good! Devlin, don't forget to replace your valve stem caps once you're done. Even plain black plastic ones will look better, otherwise it looks clearly like a spray job... :thumbsup

Already got a new set of black ones. :-)

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[BCS_ZHP]

Replaced the ET cap and washer fluid pump on the MB coupe. Easy peasy, didn't take long enough to even justify a beer.

Then a fellow soccer dad just stopped by for a diagnosis on his dead headlight on his Saab, determined a bad bulb so sent him to the store to buy another H7. Have to remove the air box to get to the right headlight, this will take longer than 5 minutes and actually got some dirt on my hands, this should qualify for the drinking lamp to turn on.

[johnrando]

Ding! (That's the drinking bell).

[HockeyGoon]

Took it to my school's barn and watched as most of the hillbillies awed at it. I'm different :)
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[Avetiso]

Took it to my school's barn and watched as most of the hillbillies awed at it. I'm different :)
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Haha! That pic is gold. Nothing but trucks/SUVs (and a minivan), and then one lonesome BMW.

[HockeyGoon]

Now it's pure isolation :(
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[HockeyGoon]

That's my brothers white f150 lol he's mad that I didn't get his hand me downs

[328ioc]

Finished product.....I would say I did an ok job. Not perfect but better than they were. They are probably 3 to 5 foot wheels.

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[Johal E32]

GAH!!! Any tips/advice on putting the driveshaft back together? I got the old CSB off and the new one in. Just the driveshaft doesn't want to mate... Really confused. I didn't remove the driveshaft, I just undid the nut in the middle and then it separated and exposed the CSB.

[stephenkirsh]

Took the zhp for a drive in the rain today. It's the first real rain in California since I joined the forum last year. I went to test out my $7 sealant on the windshield and my new all season tires.

Big thumbs up on everything.

[Vas]

Did a cooling system replacement on a zhp.

[JupiterBMW]

Didn't do anything on the ZHP today (pretty much can't do anything at all for a couple days), but we picked up the 328d from the tint shop this morning... Its the same tint that I have on my ZHP, only difference is the windshield tint on the 328d. Should help keep the heat out!

Llumar FormulaOne Pinnacle 30% all around
Llumar AirBlue 80 on the windshield

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/2014%20328d%20Pics/IMG_2061.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/jdinisio/media/2014%20328d%20Pics/IMG_2061.jpg.html)

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/2014%20328d%20Pics/IMG_2060.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/jdinisio/media/2014%20328d%20Pics/IMG_2060.jpg.html)

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/2014%20328d%20Pics/IMG_2059.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/jdinisio/media/2014%20328d%20Pics/IMG_2059.jpg.html)

[328ioc]

How do you like the air blue 80?

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[gmurphy]

Didn't do anything on the ZHP today (pretty much can't do anything at all for a couple days), but we picked up the 328d from the tint shop this morning... Its the same tint that I have on my ZHP, only difference is the windshield tint on the 328d. Should help keep the heat out!

Llumar FormulaOne Pinnacle 30% all around
Llumar AirBlue 80 on the windshield

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/2014%20328d%20Pics/IMG_2061.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/jdinisio/media/2014%20328d%20Pics/IMG_2061.jpg.html)

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/2014%20328d%20Pics/IMG_2060.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/jdinisio/media/2014%20328d%20Pics/IMG_2060.jpg.html)

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/2014%20328d%20Pics/IMG_2059.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/jdinisio/media/2014%20328d%20Pics/IMG_2059.jpg.html)

Looks great!


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[danewilson77]

They are probably 3 to 5 foot wheels.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/09/5u8une2y.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/09/9egavedy.jpg

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:dunno


GAH!!! Any tips/advice on putting the driveshaft back together? I got the old CSB off and the new one in. Just the driveshaft doesn't want to mate... Really confused. I didn't remove the driveshaft, I just undid the nut in the middle and then it separated and exposed the CSB.

Bump

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[ELCID86]

Did a cooling system replacement on a zhp.

Nice. How'd it go?

[ELCID86]

Finished product.....I would say I did an ok job. Not perfect but better than they were. They are probably 3 to 5 foot wheels.


I like em.

[ELCID86]

Didn't do anything on the ZHP today (pretty much can't do anything at all for a couple days), but we picked up the 328d from the tint shop this morning... Its the same tint that I have on my ZHP, only difference is the windshield tint on the 328d. Should help keep the heat out!

Llumar FormulaOne Pinnacle 30% all around
Llumar AirBlue 80 on the windshield


The wife's car looks different depending on the angle/lighting. Is it a pearl paint?

[Vas]

Nice. How'd it go?
Went great actually.

[ELCID86]

Went great actually.

Very satisfying feeling as I recall. Congrats.


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[JupiterBMW]

How do you like the air blue 80?

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I don't know, haven't driven the car yet.


Looks great!


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Thanks!!


The wife's car looks different depending on the angle/lighting. Is it a pearl paint?
Her car is actually "Mineral White Metallic", not Alpine White like the X3 and my car are. To be honest, I think the MWM is a prettier color, just don't tell my ZHP... :shifty


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[Johal E32]

GAH!!! Any tips/advice on putting the driveshaft back together? I got the old CSB off and the new one in. Just the driveshaft doesn't want to mate... Really confused. I didn't remove the driveshaft, I just undid the nut in the middle and then it separated and exposed the CSB.

Update for anyone in the future.. Put trans in neutral(car is an auto). Mark driveshaft (both ends) before you start. and rotate until the splines line up. I think that is my issue. Will test and report back!

[JKO_ZHP]

sillieidiot finished up with the car - cleaning up the messy wiring, stowing the 4 ballasts underneath the headlights, re-aiming the retrofitted Morimoto Minis, etc.
One of the Orion V2s was still half-mooning but after swapping out the factory battery, it was fully functional again.

Apparently Duralast has discontinued the 49DL which was a under-$100 battery option for the E46. Instead, I paid twice as much ($200) for the new 94R Gold.

Will post pics of the newly-aimed Minis and cleaned up factory projectors with Osram CBIs later at night. :)

[johnrando]

Good news about the lights Jon!

[Imola.ZHP]

Finished product.....I would say I did an ok job. Not perfect but better than they were. They are probably 3 to 5 foot wheels.


Looks pretty good in pictures. I may have to do this to my OEM's in the attic before selling them, letting them know (of course) that they have been dipped.


Didn't do anything on the ZHP today (pretty much can't do anything at all for a couple days), but we picked up the 328d from the tint shop this morning... Its the same tint that I have on my ZHP, only difference is the windshield tint on the 328d. Should help keep the heat out!

Llumar FormulaOne Pinnacle 30% all around
Llumar AirBlue 80 on the windshield


Uh...

Ok, I guess I'm further behind on this thread than I thought (was hoping I didn't need to go back and catch up, apparently I do). I didn't realize you let the x3 go. Congrats on the diesel!

[JupiterBMW]

Lol, yeah, traded the X3 in last week. I tried to sell it for $39,500 and the dealer wants $44,990 now.... Insanity!!


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[Imola.ZHP]

Lol, yeah, traded the X3 in last week. I tried to sell it for $39,500 and the dealer wants $44,990 now.... Insanity!!


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I was just about to edit my post with a link to it asking if that was yours. Damn I wish I had been in a better place to get it. I really like the LCI x3, but we just can't afford it. Can't afford a pre-lci either until we sell our flip property (that we probably won't make any money on). I don't think the Lemon interior would have worked for us anyway. Sure was a nice X3!

[johnrando]

Cleaned the wheels. Was going to remove the spaces to see if that stopped the scraping (due to low) and realized I couldn't find my original lugs.

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[kakashi169]

Bought an OEM MTECH 2 Rear bumper. Looking for a CF diffuser now.

[Avetiso]

Bought an OEM MTECH 2 Rear bumper. Looking for a CF diffuser now.

Awesome!

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[gmurphy]

Cleaned the wheels. Was going to remove the spaces to see if that stopped the scraping (due to low) and realized I couldn't find my original lugs.

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Well that's no good! Did the wheels turn out good though?


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[ELCID86]

Cleaned the wheels. Was going to remove the spaces to see if that stopped the scraping (due to low) and realized I couldn't find my original lugs.
Rut row.

[illirep]

Lol, yeah, traded the X3 in last week. I tried to sell it for $39,500 and the dealer wants $44,990 now.... Insanity!!


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Hilarious. I bet if I called on it I'd get the 'standard $3k markup' crap from them

[HokieZHP]

Took another datalog for my custom tune and sent it to my friend. Hopefully will have an updated map tomorrow to try out. Car is pulling really hard now with no stutters or anything.

[tkundhi]

I replaced the driver side seat bottom in the E46 wagon. Really not that difficult once you figure out how the plastic trim clips work. Two 16mm bolts and two 16 mm nuts get the seat out of the car. Then you need a good torx set. I believe the torx sizes were T15 & T25.

t.

[terraphantm]

Cleaned the wheels. Was going to remove the spaces to see if that stopped the scraping (due to low) and realized I couldn't find my original lugs.

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Been there. That's what inspired me to get studs actually

[Reckless]

Removed front bumper and re sprayed front grill and trim piece.

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/picture.php?albumid=5062&pictureid=33328

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/picture.php?albumid=5062&pictureid=33329

[gmurphy]

Removed front bumper and re sprayed front grill and trim piece.

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/picture.php?albumid=5062&pictureid=33328

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/picture.php?albumid=5062&pictureid=33329

Nice work! Will you come do mine. :)


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[danewilson77]

Pretty much looks perfect.

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[Avetiso]

Pretty much looks perfect.

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+1 ambers on coupés looks awesome.

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[johnrando]

Rut row.

Exactly. Put the spacer sized lugs on the car without the spacers, THEN realized I had the wrong ones. Had to reverse the process and put the spacers back on. What a pain. Hopefully I can find my lugs in the garage somewhere, or I'll be buying a set. :facepalm

[ELCID86]

Exactly. Put the spacer sized lugs on the car without the spacers, THEN realized I had the wrong ones. Had to reverse the process and put the spacers back on. What a pain. Hopefully I can find my lugs in the garage somewhere, or I'll be buying a set. :facepalm
Sounds like something I'd do! I'm sure they are right where you left them ;-]

[bjbstewart]

Received my "stubby" antenna to replace the fishing pole. Also installed wheel locks. I bought this ZHP used a few weeks ago, and whoever was the last person that had the wheels off must have used an air gun to tighten the lug nuts. I could barely crack them loose with by 1/2" breaker bar!

Took each one off, added some anti-seize, and re-installed to 89 ft lbs...

The same shipping box also has my new valve cover gasket. need about 3 uninterrupted hours to tackle that one.

Also Hoping my new K&N Cold air intake arrives later this week!!

[danewilson77]

Fishing pole, que?

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[Pip]

The old antenna was so big it resembled a fishing pole sticking off the back of the car...at least that is what I gathered lol.

[danewilson77]

Ahh....my bad. I thought all E46 had the antennae in C pillar or shark fin.

[johnrando]

Verts have them sticking high out the rear left side just left of the trunk. A great $20 mod is the shorty antenna, looks much better. Guessing coupes are the same.

[bjbstewart]

Verts have them sticking high out the rear left side just left of the trunk. A great $20 mod is the shorty antenna, looks much better. Guessing coupes are the same.

Exactly - had to get rid of it!!

12200

[johnrando]

Amen brutha.

http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/johnrando/IMG_20130818_190746_205_zps79b98f8d.jpg (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/johnrando/media/IMG_20130818_190746_205_zps79b98f8d.jpg.html)

[danewilson77]

What happened to your "H" brutha?

[johnrando]

It's on there brutha. When the pic was snapped, it was sitting on top of the trunk.

[danewilson77]

Hehe...totally missed that.

[johnrando]

Yup, I did too for a sec, thinking "where the H is my H?"... then I recalled that pic/saw it on the trunk. :)

[gmurphy]

Yup, I did too for a sec, thinking "where the H is my H?"... then I recalled that pic/saw it on the trunk. :)

Oh I though you had the even less special ZP model. :)


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[stephenkirsh]

Ahh....my bad. I thought all E46 had the antennae in C pillar or shark fin.

I'm pretty sure I've seen a few e46 sedans with a shorty thing on the roof where the shark fin is.

[trancenation]

12202

Someone vandalized my car in the apartment lot..

[HokieZHP]

Hate to see that. Someone just broke The driver side mirror on Matt's beloved Karen a couple nights ago in his apartment parking lot. He was not happy

[QC_ZHP]

http://s27.postimg.org/idtzwwthf/2014_02_10_19_37_03_715.jpg

http://s30.postimg.org/pgh5b7469/2014_02_10_19_37_11_14.jpg

Headlight went out and I pulled the bulb to find this. The connector had fallen off the back of it. Any ideas of what could've caused this?

[Mtnman]

Bought a dual cone intake. Also bought a Cobb V2 tune. About to have 30% more power. :thumbup

[Avetiso]

12202

Someone vandalized my car in the apartment lot..
You're kidding!!! Wow. Jerks.

[ELCID86]

Someone vandalized my car in the apartment lot..[/QUOTE]

How and why would a jerk do that?


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[johnrando]

That's just so wrong.

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[Lanister]

12202

Someone vandalized my car in the apartment lot..

That's just wrong on so many levels.

Do you think someone may have been carrying something big or heavy and accidentally swiped your car? It looks like a glancing blow type of damage. Even so though, the person should have come clean about it.

[HokieZHP]

Bought a dual cone intake. Also bought a Cobb V2 tune. About to have 30% more power. :thumbup

The boost addiction has begun!! I'll give you a year before you're FBO :D

I told myself I'll be tune only on my new car....that didn't last long once you get a feel of that tune

[Crickett]

Figured out why I had what I thought was a premature brake pad wear warning light:

http://tcholo.net/images/bmw/brakeLightSensor.jpg

It looks like the cable was “repaired” by someone at some point. :shifty

[Lanister]

Travis,

Nothing some duct tape couldn't fix! :)

On a serious note, WTF?


Figured out why I had what I thought was a premature brake pad wear warning light:

http://tcholo.net:8080/images/bmw/brakeLightSensor.jpg

It looks like the cable was “repaired” by someone at some point. :shifty

[trancenation]

It looks as if I have been keyed. Shreds of paint can be found on the trunk and there looks to be multiple attempts to scratch that corner quarter panel. It's not a hit and run since there does not appear to be any impact. "Crazy ex-girlfriend status..."

[Avetiso]

It looks as if I have been keyed. Shreds of paint can be found on the trunk and there looks to be multiple attempts to scratch that corner quarter panel. It's not a hit and run since there does not appear to be any impact. "Crazy ex-girlfriend status..."
Wow. You have full coverage at least?

[Lanister]

Oh no she didn't!

[JupiterBMW]

http://s27.postimg.org/idtzwwthf/2014_02_10_19_37_03_715.jpg

http://s30.postimg.org/pgh5b7469/2014_02_10_19_37_11_14.jpg

Headlight went out and I pulled the bulb to find this. The connector had fallen off the back of it. Any ideas of what could've caused this?
I would be willing to bet that one of the little pins on the side of the bulb broke, allowing the connector to start to fall off... Over time, it tried to fire, making good enough connection to eork, but clearly shorting through the bulb base as well. Eventually it came completely off and what you see is what's left. Replace the bulb, make sure it's seated well, and be done with it. I have a few spare OEM bulbs if you need one...


It looks as if I have been keyed. Shreds of paint can be found on the trunk and there looks to be multiple attempts to scratch that corner quarter panel. It's not a hit and run since there does not appear to be any impact. "Crazy ex-girlfriend status..."
Damn Jay, I'm really sorry to hear that, there's no reason for people to pull shit like that. Hope insurance takes care of you. Might want to look into that dashcam setup like some people have.



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[JupiterBMW]

Today's update for me... 4 days of taking it easy "post-vasectomy" have led to two really dirty cars... Ugh... Eventually I have to get out and detail them both.


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[328ioc]

Awwww first detail for the oil burner?

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[fredo]

My e90 went to the mechanic on a flat bed. I didn't drive it for 2 weeks and then I noticed a big oily spot under her. I decided to play it safe and use my AAA membership for the tow truck. The mechanic said it's leaking transmission fluid big time.

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag89/av1968/tow_zpscf766980.jpg

[johnrando]

No bueno! Hope the fix isn't too big a deal.

[ELCID86]

[QUOTE=fredo;331761]My e90 went to the mechanic on a flat bed. I didn't drive it for 2 weeks and then I noticed a big oily spot under her. I decided to play it safe and use my AAA membership for the tow truck. The mechanic said it's leaking transmission fluid big time.


Crap, Sorry. Hope it's something easy to fix.

[trancenation]

My e90 went to the mechanic on a flat bed. I didn't drive it for 2 weeks and then I noticed a big oily spot under her. I decided to play it safe and use my AAA membership for the tow truck. The mechanic said it's leaking transmission fluid big time.



Hope everything works out with the E90, they have been known to leak oil because of faulty oil drain pan gaskets.

[fredo]

Thank you, guys. The mechanic said the pan needs to be replaced. The quote is $900. It will be good to have fresh ATF again. I planned to do this at some point, anyways.

[Lanister]

Oh I miss the smell of ATF, NOT.

[stephenkirsh]

The whole pan needs to be replaced?!

[fredo]

Yes. He recommended to replace the pan because the filter is attached to it. You can't just replace the filter.

[stephenkirsh]

...wow. E90 maintenance seems like so much more. My transmission service was $350 for filter fluids gasket bolts.

[ELCID86]

Went to a local auto glass shop and they verified my windshield had a stress crack. The shop called autoglassguru and the guru agreed to cover 100% of the replacement. Only issue was the shop forgot to order the replacement gasket so they are coming to my house on Fri a.m. This shop offers 100% replacement as long as I own the car. I'm pretty satisfied.


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[das boots]

Yes. He recommended to replace the pan because the filter is attached to it. You can't just replace the filter.

Get a second opinion with someone in the "know" if the pan requires replacement. Maybe it's just me....but I smell something that's not right. In the meantime, I will ask my son to maybe talk to the BMW techs. PM me your car's specs. Year, type, engine, etc.

[johnrando]

JOOP! Why you no post pics of your Dinan badge?????

[PirateZHP]

JOOP! Why you no post pics of your Dinan badge?????

+1

[trancenation]

I'm just having the best week ever.. After some keyed my car yesterday, I stripped my Mcgard wheel lock key..

[JupiterBMW]

JOOP! Why you no post pics of your Dinan badge?????


+1

Still in the plastic on the workbench... I don't care how long I have to wait, I refuse to badge the car as something it is not. The throttle body goes on before the badge... :thumbsup

Besides, now Dane can give me shit for never posting pics... :rofl

[stephenkirsh]

Dedication and honesty right there!

[fredo]

Get a second opinion with someone in the "know" if the pan requires replacement. Maybe it's just me....but I smell something that's not right. In the meantime, I will ask my son to maybe talk to the BMW techs. PM me your car's specs. Year, type, engine, etc.

PM sent.

[illirep]

Still in the plastic on the workbench... I don't care how long I have to wait, I refuse to badge the car as something it is not. The throttle body goes on before the badge... :thumbsup

Besides, now Dane can give me shit for never posting pics... :rofl
That is a man of integrity!

[Lanister]

I ride debadged, keeping everyone guessing. :mwah

[das boots]

I still prefer to badge 330is. If they are only available.

[Crickett]

I still prefer to badge 330is. If they are only available.

I keep thinking about doing that; the E9x “335is” should be the same size as the E46 “330i”, so you should be able to just debadge and realign with an added “s”. If the two generations’ badges aren’t the same, you could still just get an E9x “330i” and a “335is” to piece together …

[johnrando]

Nice Joop. Earn it! :)

[JupiterBMW]

Besides, I've been too busy painting in the house to play with the car... Once that project is done, its time for some car work. I've got stuff to install!!

[az3579]

Went to a local auto glass shop and they verified my windshield had a stress crack. The shop called autoglassguru and the guru agreed to cover 100% of the replacement. Only issue was the shop forgot to order the replacement gasket so they are coming to my house on Fri a.m. This shop offers 100% replacement as long as I own the car. I'm pretty satisfied.


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Make sure it's OEM Pilkington.
The aftermarket stuff will pit before you pull out of the parking lot or driveway.

[danewilson77]

Besides, now Dane can give me shit for never posting pics... :rofl

:rofl

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[alexandre]

Drove it, which is quite a luxury considering it sat for the last 2 weeks while I waited for a decent alternator :facepalm

[HokieZHP]

To prepare for the snow and getting around, instead of buying a sandbag or something to put in the back, I have loaded up 2 AC units that were in our backroom. Weigh quite a bit and should work well

[fredo]

Interesting. Is that a common practice ? First time I hear about loading your trunk with heavy stuff. Needless to say, I'm in TX. :biggrin

[HokieZHP]

It helps keep weight over the rear wheels. Helps a little bit. Doesn't fix poor driving skill in the snow though haha. Just a slight advantage I guess. I haven't done it before and have always been fine without anything but apparently there is gonna be quite a bit of snow today/tonight.

Decided to get 100lbs of sand instead in case I get stuck.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/13/juvasare.jpg

[das boots]

Many, many moons ago, late '60s, when we have street drag racing, we would load Chevys, 'Cudas, Chargers, 'Stangs, Javelins etc. with bags of cement in the trunk for more traction.......ahhhhh...those were the days. The smell of rubber and the scream of V8s.

[stephenkirsh]

The only time adding more weight meant you go faster!

[HokieZHP]

So had an unfortunate incident just now. Stupid college girl in her civic came down the road towards me at 35mph or so. Roads are pretty bad right now with the snow, ice and slush that haven't been plowed. I'm cruising along at 10mph or so and she hits a slick spot and comes into my lane. I try to avoid her and punch the gas to rotate the car coutnerclockwise away from her. Luckily I miss her but then after holding the drift for a few seconds I slam my right rear tire into the curb that sticks out for the crosswalk. I limped it home but the back end is squirely and i have to turn the wheel to the left to get it to go straight. I'm thinking either I severely knocked the alignment out of whack or I just broke a toe rod. Will have to wait a couple days to get it up on a jack and see for sure.

Dammit!! Messed up my perfect wheels too with some curb rash.

[SoCalZman]

^^ Since she didnt actually hit you, does that mean you cant make a claim on her insurance?

[kayger12]

^^ Since she didnt actually hit you, does that mean you cant make a claim on her insurance?

Correct. In Jersey anyway...

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[stephenkirsh]

I think id rather have that then have her crash into me. Either way, bummer :(

[fredo]

Dammit!! Messed up my perfect wheels too with some curb rash.

Man, this sucks ! Sorry to hear the news.

[ELCID86]

That sucks.

[Lanister]

:(

[HokieZHP]

It's alright. Should be a relatively easy fix. More pissed off that it happened in the first place. And thankful I avoided her hitting my quarter panel by a foot or so. Had I not drifted the car out to the right, I would need a lot of body work from her hitting my car

[cakM3]

I started changing out my OEM hoses for the Red silicone Samco hoses in preparation for my radiator change out this Saturday for my ZHP :thumbsup

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/ZHP/ScreenShot2014-02-12at65741PM_zps6684d2bc.png
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/ZHP/ScreenShot2014-02-12at65758PM_zpscbb7d156.png
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/ZHP/ScreenShot2014-02-12at65818PM_zps15813699.png
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/ZHP/ScreenShot2014-02-12at65836PM_zpsac93517c.png

Thanks to JP for looking out, my Imola ZHP will have red hoses :) :thumbsup

[JKO_ZHP]

Also having the radiator changed soon - set up an appointment to drop off the car tomorrow right after classes. So they will be able to work on it Friday morning without having to worry about hot parts.
Upper & lower radiator hoses, two thermostats, radiator, coolant expansion tank, cap, and maybe a few other things I missed.
Headers will not be on the list since I'd still rather smog first, then have them installed.

Also, wheels are now so dirty that they went from silver to powder-coated silver. (But in a nice, uniform way) :rofl

[sillieidiot]

^ no it went from silver to bronze LOL

does dropping off my CF roof for my car to my bodyshop today count as me doing something to my car? lol

[das boots]

I keep thinking about doing that; the E9x “335is” should be the same size as the E46 “330i”, so you should be able to just debadge and realign with an added “s”. If the two generations’ badges aren’t the same, you could still just get an E9x “330i” and a “335is” to piece together …

My son just text me that the E9x rear badges are bigger by 1 mm. E46 badges are 17mm & E9x are 18 mm. And the numeric and alphabets on the E9x are all connected. How hard to cutoff the alphabets 'is' and merge to the numericals '330' without destroying the plastics and show like factory is the question.

[JupiterBMW]

My son just text me that the E9x rear badges are bigger by 1 mm. E46 badges are 17mm & E9x are 18 mm. And the numeric and alphabets on the E9x are all connected. How hard to cutoff the alphabets 'is' and merge to the numericals '330' without destroying the plastics and show like factory is the question.

I would say your son or his sources are misinformed... If it weren't a "fake" badge, I would totally rock it. I think the ZHP should have been badged the 330is... But, its not "real" so I couldn't do it...

http://media.caranddriver.com/images/10q1/323403/2011-bmw-335is-trunklid-badge-photo-323491-s-1280x782.jpg

On the flip side, if we could get small badges, I would totally rock the fender badge, I think these are awesome!!

http://media.caranddriver.com/images/10q3/358998/2011-bmw-335is-wheel-fender-badge-and-turn-indicator-prototype-photo-359297-s-1280x782.jpg

[cakM3]

^ no it went from silver to bronze LOL

does dropping off my CF roof for my car to my bodyshop today count as me doing something to my car? lol

I think when done, it's going to look awesome :thumbsup

@ Jon, I think the fender badge would look sweet on your car :)

[JupiterBMW]

I think when done, it's going to look awesome :thumbsup

@ Jon, I think the fender badge would look sweet on your car :)

Thanks Chuck... Unfortunately, they only make those smaller badges for the 135is and 335is, so there's no way to get a small font zero for us to make a 330 badge that size... Besides, I prefer the shaved look... On my cars too... :shifty

[das boots]

I would say your son or his sources are misinformed... If it weren't a "fake" badge, I would totally rock it. I think the ZHP should have been badged the 330is... But, its not "real" so I couldn't do it...

http://media.caranddriver.com/images/10q1/323403/2011-bmw-335is-trunklid-badge-photo-323491-s-1280x782.jpg

On the flip side, if we could get small badges, I would totally rock the fender badge, I think these are awesome!!

http://media.caranddriver.com/images/10q3/358998/2011-bmw-335is-wheel-fender-badge-and-turn-indicator-prototype-photo-359297-s-1280x782.jpg

Unfortunately the parts guys were the one that 'measured' and for me, probably just eye-balled the size of the badges. So, you are right since I also think just about all of BMW badges are made the same sizes for the trunk lids. And they all have this special fonts that they use.

[JupiterBMW]

Unfortunately the parts guys were the one that 'measured' and for me, probably just eye-balled the size of the badges. So, you are right since I also think just about all of BMW badges are made the same sizes for the trunk lids. And they all have this special fonts that they use.

Yeah... In fact, lemme go measure my ZHP badge (still have the numbers in my toolbox) vs the badges on our new F30... BRB

[JupiterBMW]

Ok, I just measured... The numbers on both my '330i' badge and the '328d' badge on our F30 are all exactly the same size... just a touch over 21mm. As we can see, the 's' on the pics I posted above is smaller, but all others are the same, so the 's' from one of the badges above would look just the same next to our 330i badge...

Someone do it... :biggrin

[Crickett]

Ok, I just measured... The numbers on both my '330i' badge and the '328d' badge on our F30 are all exactly the same size... just a touch over 21mm. As we can see, the 's' on the pics I posted above is smaller, but all others are the same, so the 's' from one of the badges above would look just the same next to our 330i badge...

Someone do it... :biggrin

Might be throwing a couple badges into my next parts order …

[sillieidiot]

I think when done, it's going to look awesome :thumbsup

@ Jon, I think the fender badge would look sweet on your car :)

yeah i can't wait. you should get one too. you don't need fitment pictures. i'm sure it will fit fine

[cakM3]

Tonight I just found out that I can still get this for my ///M.....made my day :biggrin

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/CSL%20Roof%20Panel/WP_20140212_09_48_44_Pro_zps6d38b11d.jpg

[Lanister]

I was like, OMG. :drool

[johnrando]

I'll bet, lol.

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[illirep]

this

[cakM3]

this

Looking great Bill! :thumbsup


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[fredo]

Tonight I just found out that I can still get this for my ///M.....made my day :biggrin

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/CSL%20Roof%20Panel/WP_20140212_09_48_44_Pro_zps6d38b11d.jpg

Charlie, what is this part ?

[cakM3]

Charlie, what is this part ?

It is a CSL carbon fiber roof panel for an E46 ///M.

There are those who are familiar with my infatuation for carbon fiber parts ;)


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[fredo]

It is a CSL carbon fiber roof panel for an E46 ///M


Very cool, sir !

[cakM3]

Very cool, sir !

Thanks :)


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[illirep]

Thanks Charlie. Kudos on that roof. Really sweet.

[cakM3]

Thanks Charlie. Kudos on that roof. Really sweet.

Thanks Bill!....it's nice that I have a means to acquire unique mods for my ///M :)


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[Crickett]

I replaced my broken front brake pad wear sensor today; 19 min from opening the trunk (to get the wheel-change jack) to post-work beer being opened. And that was with my little 1-year-old “helping”! Fastest repair evar!


Tonight I just found out that I can still get this for my ///M.....made my day :biggrin

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/CSL%20Roof%20Panel/WP_20140212_09_48_44_Pro_zps6d38b11d.jpg


It is a CSL carbon fiber roof panel for an E46 ///M.

There are those who are familiar with my infatuation for carbon fiber parts ;)


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I so want one for my sedan!! Whyyyy does nobody make them?! </whining>

[cakM3]

I replaced my broken front brake pad wear sensor today; 19 min from opening the trunk (to get the wheel-change jack) to post-work beer being opened. And that was with my little 1-year-old “helping”! Fastest repair evar!

That's awesome!


I so want one for my sedan!! Whyyyy does nobody make them?! </whining>

If they did I'd most likely have it on my ZHP ;)


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[sillieidiot]

Tonight I just found out that I can still get this for my ///M.....made my day :biggrin

[IMG]http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/CSL%20Roof%20Panel/WP_20140212_09_48_44_Pro_zps6d38b11d.jpg[/IMG

i saw this and i was like damn nice roof. then i realized it was my own picture LOL

[cakM3]

i saw this and i was like damn nice roof. then i realized it was my own picture LOL

Yeah! If it weren't for you I wouldn't be buying mine soon :thumbsup Can't wait to see pics of this roof installed!!!! I sent Greg a PM....just waiting on his response.....maybe you can put in a good word :thumbsup

[stephenkirsh]

this

Restoration or new lenses?

[cakM3]

I just secured the CSL Roof brace that will need to be welded to the car when I install the carbon fiber CSL roof panel to my ///M this afternoon. ECS Tuning used to have this part available but for some reason it's no longer on their web site. For those who are looking for this part the BMW part number is:

41 32 8 242 075

[johnrando]

Congrats!

[cakM3]

Thanks John...:)

[sillieidiot]

Yeah! If it weren't for you I wouldn't be buying mine soon :thumbsup Can't wait to see pics of this roof installed!!!! I sent Greg a PM....just waiting on his response.....maybe you can put in a good word :thumbsup

You should just email him. it's faster lol But why are you contacting him?

You can buy that roof brace anywhere too. I think I went with another dealer that was way cheaper.

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I just secured the CSL Roof brace that will need to be welded to the car when I install the carbon fiber CSL roof panel to my ///M this afternoon. ECS Tuning used to have this part available but for some reason it's no longer on their web site. For those who are looking for this part the BMW part number is:

wth you're installing the roof this afternoon? lol

[cakM3]

wth you're installing the roof this afternoon? lol

Got the roof brace sourced from my dealer today :) Working on getting the roof panel which I plan to get in March :thumbsup

[johnrando]

Cleaned/polished the TSE3 exhaust tips over the weekend (forgot to post), looks much better now.

[Phoenix]

New M3 engine & transmission mounts, repainted M tech bumper and repaired a decade of damage from parking spots (prior owner(s)), "fixed" pesky problem with possessed/wandering side mirrors by taking driver's door apart and cleaning contacts, new AUC heater recirc sensor, mirror caps repainted. Wheels refinished. New fog lights (following a cracked lens). All done over the last week. I'm trying to make this into a "new" car with about a $100 monthly budget. INPA, with my eyes and ears and other senses are giving me the "to-do" list.
To come: new intake boot, new driver's seat belt.

[Avetiso]

New M3 engine & transmission mounts, repainted M tech bumper and repaired a decade of damage from parking spots (prior owner(s)), "fixed" pesky problem with possessed/wandering side mirrors by taking driver's door apart and cleaning contacts, new AUC heater recirc sensor, mirror caps repainted. Wheels refinished. New fog lights (following a cracked lens). All done over the last week. I'm trying to make this into a "new" car with about a $100 monthly budget. INPA, with my eyes and ears and other senses are giving me the "to-do" list.
To come: new intake boot, new driver's seat belt.

And not a single picture.

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[oldzilla]

Good clean inside and out, and we had a nice long drive on deer creek road, nice and twisty.

[Johal E32]

haha awesome! After I clean my car, I drive her on Bear Creek road. also nice and twisty!

[fredo]

I bought an used tire on eBay. See, my e90 has the Michelin pilot sport A/S and looks like they don't sell them any more (I bought the set on 2011). My only choice was an used one. Found one for $135 with 7/32 of thread. That's a perfect match for the other three already in the car.

Yeah, I got a nail the other day and the tire could not be repaired.

[MiniD]

I bought an used tire on eBay. See, my e90 has the Michelin pilot sport A/S and looks like they don't sell them any more (I bought the set on 2011). My only choice was an used one. Found one for $135 with 7/32 of thread. That's a perfect match for the other three already in the car.

Yeah, I got a nail the other day and the tire could not be repaired.

The newest A/S is the A/S-3. It's a great tire.

[Phoenix]

And not a single picture.

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Haha, fair. Fair. I'll get some pictures of the pretty new bumper.

[Phoenix]

Ok, y'all want photos, then it's photos you'll get!
My seatbelt/airbag light has been on FOREVER and I was putting off spending $130 on a new belt. I was getting this error "2 Ignition circuit ZK1 / Belt tensioner Driver" and this annoying light.
http://i59.tinypic.com/k3asyw.jpg
So I got to googling it and took the driver's seat out to get to what I thought the problem might be.
I narrowed it down to this connector on the belt buckle. I took that apart and cleaned it with deoxit (contact cleaner and dielectric - really good stuff).
http://i59.tinypic.com/2hn57ih.jpg
http://i61.tinypic.com/2i8d9tx.jpg
http://www.waterfunrental.com/K0SWI/2BUYRIGHT/MS/MOTORS/deoxit_D5_LG.gif
Success!
http://i57.tinypic.com/2j0kp3q.jpg
http://i57.tinypic.com/ff1dth.jpg
http://s2.quickmeme.com/img/b8/b8c76ba71d70156fd6e0ac0f06629dc41e1542c30862c32781 2ae5ee8ee26fde.jpg

Also, here's the repaired bumper.
http://i60.tinypic.com/8we8fo.jpg

[Vas]

I need to get rid of my airbag light as well. But my problem is the mat in the seat.

Today I washed the car after the snowstorm that hit the east coast.

[bimmeryota]

Wrench therapy weekend. E46 style.
Expansion tank, water pump, hoses, Thermostat, Oil separator, Oil filter housing gasket, Spark plugs...etc...
Long overduehttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/16/5e2uramu.jpg

[kayger12]

^Looks like fun... well, except for the CCV.

Enjoy!!