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

[danewilson77]

Installed my JCW shift knob and floor mats. I bought a short sport antenna when I was at the dealer yesterday too.

Like a slug...no pics!

[Hermes]

enter h8trs, stage left...

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/P1060270.jpg

[zhpnsnv]

What's to hate?

[Hermes]

I just know there will be somebody that says they need an armrest. I don't...

[zhpnsnv]

I was just explaining to BP and Keith yesterday how I never drove with my ZHP armrest down. Something about my seating position and the position the armrest was in made shifting really annoying with it down. I looked into removing it but just propped it up all the time instead.

[Johal E32]

enter h8trs, stage left...

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/P1060270.jpg

I thought your car was an auto? :rofl

Looks great JP!

I'll be honest, I like my armrest and cup-holders. I don't eat or drink in my car, but the first cupholder is a great spot to keep my phone, and the second is where I keep a pack of chewing gum..

I normally drive with my hand resting on the shift knob, so I rest my elbow on the armrest.. When I go for a spirited drive, then I prop the arm-rest up..

[Pip]

enter h8trs, stage left...

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/P1060270.jpg

You willing to part with your performance step knob?

[Hermes]

I thought your car was an auto? :rofl

Looks great JP!

Thanks bud, I need to get a new insert made for the shifter with the step shift pattern.


You willing to part with your performance step knob?

not sure yet, I might be willing

[Tnhl1989]

Installed my F10 M5 knob. More info below and installation.
http://i.imgur.com/jU2rNM5.jpg
http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?8837-Tony-s-ZHP-Project&p=236844#post236844

Also installed the auto dimmer rear view mirror from the XI to replace the manual rear view mirror the ZHP came with. I don't believe the 03 ZHP came with premium package so it is all coming from the XI.

[midlandtech]

More pictures of that thing now! Dirty or not!!!!

+1 the people demand mini porn

[Sockethead]

How about a wide pic of that knob?

[danewilson77]

16 LED LP bulbs. $2.54 shipped.

Yes Bruce.....flipping it 180 made it work.

#scratchinghead

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/IMAG2236-1.jpg

[BCS_ZHP]

Something about polarity on LEDs that I don't quite understand???

[Sockethead]

Yes LEDs designed to conduct electricity in one direction That's a Diode's purpose in electronics

[danewilson77]

I knew it was the diode!

[johnrando]

JP, I love my armrest and cupholders but no way anyone should hate on that, it looks bauce!

[Hermes]

I'm gonna post it on fanatics, lets see what the children think

edit: some other pics

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/189652DF-8082-49E2-9F14-850B05E78082-1514-0000017072896EA5.jpg

comparison
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/2269E789-D4AC-4818-BA06-E83823EA3C4B-1514-00000170A3D8088C.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/AEBB62F8-6151-483A-A4FB-9BF63D22B682-1514-00000170C60C7EC2.jpg

[Hornung418]

Looks great! Need to order mine.

Did you have any trouble lifting the crease in the carpet over the tunnel?

From a GS3, this was sent.

[derbo]

7061

Wheel studs whooo

Don't mind the daily rotors that doesn't look as pretty as the performance rotors. :)


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[Torxuvin]

I put new (c6z) shocks on the corvette today. :shifty Completely changed the handling. Less body roll. Better grip. Smoother ride. No more wheel hop. My old shocks were toast at 15 years and 71k miles.

[JupiterBMW]

Installed my JCW shift knob and floor mats. I bought a short sport antenna when I was at the dealer yesterday too.

I apologize I haven't been in your thread yet. I'm very excited to see the new ride!!! But congrats on getting her and already starting the mods!


As for me, I have been trying to email with Mike from Coby about finalizing my order with him. :ninja

Doing stuff for my ZHP is tough from across the country!

[danewilson77]

Looks very clean JP.

[Hermes]

Looks great! Need to order mine.

Did you have any trouble lifting the crease in the carpet over the tunnel?

From a GS3, this was sent.

No, came up fine with the vacuum after a while.

Make sure to either order the "kit" or just remember to order the bracket that holds the back on.

console (schwarz) - 51168234154
console (grau) - 51168248507
console (hellbeige) - 51168234155

and

bracket - 1 - 51168235570
body nut - 2 - 07129904220

http://c1552172.r72.cf0.rackcdn.com/238633_x600.jpg


Looks very clean JP.

thanks bud

[BCAN]

I put new (c6z) shocks on the corvette today. :shifty Completely changed the handling. Less body roll. Better grip. Smoother ride. No more wheel hop. My old shocks were toast at 15 years and 71k miles.

Damn, after what you said about the 'vette hopping on bumps, I thought I might take to calling it "skippy" :eeps

Good to hear you got that on though Cam, I can't wait to see it Sunday! :thumbsup

[Torxuvin]

Damn, after what you said about the 'vette hopping on bumps, I thought it might take to calling it "skippy" :eeps

Good to hear you got that on though Cam, I can't wait to see it Sunday! :thumbsup

Thanks. Funny how you can fix something you weren't sure was bad, and it can completely change the feel of the car. Unfortunately we didn't get around to lowering it.

And I like my armrest in my ZHP. Use it all the time. I've never really noticed it getting in the way for me. I'm 5'11". That said, the car does look cleaner without it. I want to get mine recovered in alcantara.

[Stu]

Getting it aligned and balanced right now. I'm always nervous when I drop it off at the shop, my car seems to have a history of "We found these issues and it'll cost $x to fix it, we need to do this because (insert reason here)," or, "We ran into a bit of a problem..."

[danewilson77]

Getting it aligned and balanced right now. I'm always nervous when I drop it off at the shop, my car seems to have a history of "We found these issues and it'll cost $x to fix it, we need to do this because (insert reason here)," or, "We ran into a bit of a problem..."

All BMW's have these "visits".

[Pip]

I moved around April last year and updated my address at USPS. Fast forward to yesterday - I walk outside behind my car and notice my tags Dec 2012. Hmm... Uh oh. A trip to DMV this morning $174 registration and $117 in late fees. My girl is back on the road legally. Totally my fault but I was still angry.

[danewilson77]

I moved around April last year and updated my address at USPS. Fast forward to yesterday - I walk outside behind my car and notice my tags Dec 2012. Hmm... Uh oh. A trip to DMV this morning $174 registration and $117 in late fees. My girl is back on the road legally. Totally my fault but I was still angry.

Sux.

[Stu]

After the Groupon, it was 40 bucks. So all-in-all, 80 bucks for a wheel alignment and balance. Good deal! Awesome shop, too. They knew my car very well.

[BRGcoopahS]

That looks amazing. Although I don't think I'd ever get rid of my arm rest.

[Hornung418]

No, came up fine with the vacuum after a while.

Make sure to either order the "kit" or just remember to order the bracket that holds the back on.

console (schwarz) - 51168234154
console (grau) - 51168248507
console (hellbeige) - 51168234155

and

bracket - 1 - 51168235570
body nut - 2 - 07129904220

http://c1552172.r72.cf0.rackcdn.com/238633_x600.jpg

Yeah got those part numbers in my spread sheet.

Current set up is similar...but more ghetto. LOL

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Took it out in May last year.

[edlvrt]

Last night i finished installing Koni FSDs and new tie rods. Going in for an alignment in a few. Can't wait to see if there are any driving and handling improvements.

[MiniD]

Ordered a coby wheel arm rest and a cool euro plate!

[Torxuvin]

Ordered a coby wheel arm rest and a cool euro plate!

Nice Connor. You should post up about the install once you get the armrest in. I've been thinking about ordering one myself

[MiniD]

Will do. I checked out the DIY on Coby's website. Seems as if what he sends you goes on top of your original arm rest. Not too sure, but the instillation for his shift boot was super easy so I don't see this being an issue.

[Jorge86]

7078

[Hermes]

^ ninja post? where you been...

[Ryans323i]

7078

:like

[Imola.ZHP]

Installed my F10 M5 knob. More info below and installation.

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?8837-Tony-s-ZHP-Project&p=236844#post236844


Looks great! I think this is the way I'm going to go, mine is looking so rough and my boot needs cleaned bad...


JP, I love my armrest and cupholders but no way anyone should hate on that, it looks bauce!

x2, looks great!

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Washed mine! First time since somewhere between Halloween and Thanksgiving...

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/66476_4343300308317_967574783_n.jpg

[S85FTW]

I finally set up an appointment to get my wheels powdercoated this Thursday!

[JKO_ZHP]

After 3 months of fun, business, work, and etc., finally washed her down and waxed the hood.

The wheels were so grimy/dusty that even Sonax didn't do the job the first spray, had to wipe each one down twice to get 99% of the crap off and even then, it's still a little bit dusty looking.

UV'd out the dash and inflated the tires to the proper PSI levels.

Battery next.

[Mtnman]

Installed gloss black grills. Ftw.

[Avetiso]

Got one hour of sleep last night, as a result, almost crashed my car twice. Gotta get sleep.

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[Hornung418]

Driving drowsy is just as bad as driving drunk. Be careful!

From a GS3, this was sent.

[johnrando]

@David, pics pls
@JKO, welcome back.
@Marcus, looks good.

[az3579]

Driving drowsy is just as bad as driving drunk. Be careful!

From a GS3, this was sent.


Worse, because when you're drunk you can at least see. Eyelids closing or eyes completely bugging out and not focusing (that's what happens to me) will almost guarantee a crash.

[Hornung418]

Okay BP.

From a GS3, this was sent.

[328ioc]

Getting it aligned and balanced right now. I'm always nervous when I drop it off at the shop, my car seems to have a history of "We found these issues and it'll cost $x to fix it, we need to do this because (insert reason here)," or, "We ran into a bit of a problem..."

My buddy took his Audi to the dealer for a recall last week. They came back with $4500 in work that needed to be done.

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[Whitexi]

More pictures of that thing now! Dirty or not!!!!


Like a slug...no pics!

I will have to try and grab some pic's over the weekend. I go to work in the dark and leave in the dark lol.

[BCS_ZHP]

Cameras have integrated flashes nowadays, need some pix.

[danewilson77]

I will have to try and grab some pic's over the weekend. I go to work in the dark and leave in the dark lol.

All good my friend. I'll be around.

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[az3579]

Okay BP.

From a GS3, this was sent.

Sorry ... I need to switch off the technical side of me. :(

[danewilson77]

Sorry ... I need to switch off the technical side of me. :(

Haha... You're doing fine BP.

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[az3579]

Haha... You're doing fine BP.

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Well, technically........


lol

[Hermes]

This was plugged into something on the armrest anchor point, anybody know what it is? It's not power for the light in the rear ashtray, that one is separate. I'm guessing you can probably plug it into some accessory and use it as a charger that routes to the Euro tray

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/891B2C97-E340-4A7D-992F-42027C8832BC-3654-000004C06CD69063.jpg

[Hornung418]

Axial cable that connects to the optional telephone?

I haven't been under the console in a while, but that would be my only guess.

[Hermes]

makes sense. I wonder if it can plug it into one of those USB outlets from the F30

[danewilson77]

This I bet...

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=EV53&mospid=47725&btnr=84_0415&hg=84&fg=10

E46 330i Single parts Cordless centre console

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/1-50.png

Gotta be something in this group.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/partgrp.do?model=EV53&mospid=47725&hg=84

[Hermes]

I was actually thinking of using number 4 (84109229294)

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/diagrams/u/n/375.png

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=3C13&mospid=54656&btnr=61_2947& hg=61&fg=35

[Crickett]

This was plugged into something on the armrest anchor point, anybody know what it is? It's not power for the light in the rear ashtray, that one is separate. I'm guessing you can probably plug it into some accessory and use it as a charger that routes to the Euro tray

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/891B2C97-E340-4A7D-992F-42027C8832BC-3654-000004C06CD69063.jpg

That's the connection for the OE Bluetooth antenna. See here: http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?1654-DIY-OEM-Bluetooth-Retrofit

http://tcholo.net:8080/images/bmw/BTDIY24.jpg

[Hermes]

ah... so that means I need to plug it back in so I can use my phone?

edit: it still connects to my car and works...

[Hornung418]

Do you have a Parrot or are you using the OEM functionality?

[johnrando]

Bought new springs for my SMG steering wheel. Also, I'm freakin' lit up like a Christmas tree!

http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/johnrando/2013-01-30_13-12-51_666.jpg

Low wiper fluid - I checked the tank and the hoses, probably the headlight washer nozzles.
airbag light - messed it up putting on the new steering wheel, but will borrow the SES tool to clear the light at the mafia reunion
Low air light - just came on, fixed the air pressure moments later.

I don't like all those lights on but patience, grasshopper. Those too, will end.

[Whitexi]

Bought new springs for my SMG steering wheel. Also, I'm freakin' lit up like a Christmas tree!

http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/johnrando/2013-01-30_13-12-51_666.jpg

Low wiper fluid - I checked the tank and the hoses, probably the headlight washer nozzles.
airbag light - messed it up putting on the new steering wheel, but will borrow the SES tool to clear the light at the mafia reunion
Low air light - just came on, fixed the air pressure moments later.

I don't like all those lights on but patience, grasshopper. Those too, will end.

By springs you mean paddles? How did the light for the airbag come on, what did you mess up lol.

[Hermes]

Do you have a Parrot or are you using the OEM functionality?

I have factory, I'm gonna see if I can disconnect it from the armrest anchor point when I get home

[danewilson77]

By springs you mean paddles? How did the light for the airbag come on, what did you mess up lol.

Post 564

[Whitexi]

Post 564

Oh I saw that but was wondering about what he did that triggered it.

[Whitexi]

Im looking into the GP 2 Rear Diffuser, The part that is surrounding the exhaust tips.

http://autopitstops.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/2013-MINI-John-Cooper-Works-GP-Rear-Angle-autopitstops.com_.jpg

[Mtnman]

Im looking into the GP 2 Rear Diffuser, The part that is surrounding the exhaust tips.

http://autopitstops.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/2013-MINI-John-Cooper-Works-GP-Rear-Angle-autopitstops.com_.jpg

YES. :chuck

[johnrando]

Re: airbag light. I messed it up myself. I'd switched the wheel out a few times w/battery disconnected... fine. But, one time, I pulled out the wheel w/o disconnecting the clock spring wiring connections. The white ribbon cable in the clock spring came out. I didn't put it back in quite the right way, and it disconnected when I turned the wheel, and caused the airbag light to come on. No worries though. Instead of dealing with a potentially damaged ribbon cable, I bought another clock spring on ebay for $35. (the price I paid for being stupid, lol).

[Whitexi]

Re: airbag light. I messed it up myself. I'd switched the wheel out a few times w/battery disconnected... fine. But, one time, I pulled out the wheel w/o disconnecting the clock spring wiring connections. The white ribbon cable in the clock spring came out. I didn't put it back in quite the right way, and it disconnected when I turned the wheel, and caused the airbag light to come on. No worries though. Instead of dealing with a potentially damaged ribbon cable, I bought another clock spring on ebay for $35. (the price I paid for being stupid, lol).

That's cool that you found one that fast, I'm sure it will be good as new once the part arrives.

[johnrando]

That's cool that you found one that fast, I'm sure it will be good as new once the part arrives.

Yes, trust me, I moved on that quick. Most were $65ish, so I was very lucky/happy. I know I've said it before, but you had a great setup... thanks again for the sale. I've had some problems with the inner switches but William, being the genius he is, found a fix for them.

[Hermes]

I have factory, I'm gonna see if I can disconnect it from the armrest anchor point when I get home

the entire assembly pulls right off, all good now

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/10FC6FCF-F01A-4BB3-8D89-A85BA3D58BB6-3921-000004E8B335BC2A.jpg

[Avetiso]

This is what I want to do to my ZHP. Check out that interior. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVcb3g78xcc

[Whitexi]

Yes, trust me, I moved on that quick. Most were $65ish, so I was very lucky/happy. I know I've said it before, but you had a great setup... thanks again for the sale. I've had some problems with the inner switches but William, being the genius he is, found a fix for them.

Glad you like it, not sure what issues you have had with the switches. Did you try the spare? Glad that it was sorted out tho.

[S85FTW]

Dropped it off at proformance industries today for my powder coating of the wheels!

[Imola.ZHP]

This is what I want to do to my ZHP. Check out that interior. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVcb3g78xcc

If your talking about the alcantara covering, nice... If your talking about the gauges, I guess they have a purpose in that car, but I don't really care for them...

[danewilson77]

YES. :chuck

I like it.

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[Avetiso]

If your talking about the alcantara covering, nice... If your talking about the gauges, I guess they have a purpose in that car, but I don't really care for them...
Yeah the covering. I hate those gauges.

[johnrando]

Glad you like it, not sure what issues you have had with the switches. Did you try the spare? Glad that it was sorted out tho.

It was the internal paddle switches. In, changing out the paddles, we found the older brittle-ish plastic internal switches were showing their age.

[Whitexi]

It was the internal paddle switches. In, changing out the paddles, we found the older brittle-ish plastic internal switches were showing their age.

Oh I never had them apart but glad it's good now. I'm sure your car makes them even more fun!

[Avetiso]

Is anyone interested in an e30 trailer? Some fellow ruskis in Sacto built it. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/325iS-/190791207484?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2F i.html%3F_from%3DR40&_sacat=0&_nkw=190791207484&_rdc=1&forcev4exp=true#ht_582wt_1165

[Crickett]

Received my 10-mm & 12.5-mm spacers from TMS today! Those & my WeissLicht AEs will be going on tomorrow! I'll have to remember to take a good before & after!
:roundel


ah... so that means I need to plug it back in so I can use my phone?

edit: it still connects to my car and works...


the entire assembly pulls right off, all good now

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/10FC6FCF-F01A-4BB3-8D89-A85BA3D58BB6-3921-000004E8B335BC2A.jpg

Yup, all that is is an external antenna for the TCU / ULF; the module itself is still capable of sending & receiving the signals, especially only going from the trunk to the cabin.

[Hermes]

non-BMW content...

one new wheel with a non-dry rotted tire, 3 more to put on
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/71%20911T/F8BA2016-05F9-4148-8075-5AD2EE7A6302-4200-00000521DE0C2983.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/71%20911T/4ACA58A8-F7D1-4858-BB8E-6816E7ED0A28-4200-00000524039DEFCC.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/71%20911T/9487ACEA-C6A8-4766-95B5-A255C543638E-4200-00000521E2B079F2.jpg

16x7 Fuchs with Dunlop SP Sport 8000 225/50ZR16

[Torxuvin]

Found this :facepalm
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/542463_775831625484_732211151_n.jpg

Thankfully it's a pretty common tire so I have a matching used one with 70% tread lined up for 80$ mounted and balanced.

[Tnhl1989]

Just finish the front driver side window regulator and motor. After some examination it just seems like a weak motor and the regulator is in tach. Either case I replace both parts from the XI into the ZHP. Now I can actually go through a drive thru without opening up the door. Also printed the tweeter grill since the paint had chips.

Not sure if anyone can help me out with this one however while I was there I took some photos of the ribbon setup for the mirror. I was wondering if there has been any attempt to replace the ribbon wiring with just the regular harnesses that are normally found in the other e46. I still have the junk car and all the mirrors are laying around. Just a few thoughts about either replacing the mirrors with non-ribbon ones so I could worry a lot less when it comes to adding the m3/m5 auto folding mirrors.

[az3579]

To replace it with the regular harness, you'd need to replace the harness that runs through the car as well. That ribbon cable just connects up to yet another ribbon cable, which also has relations to the seat memory. It's not as simple as you might think.

It's a lot less work to just swap your mirror motors from your stock E46 mirrors into the M3 housing.

[Tnhl1989]

Thanks a lot Botond! Looking forward to seeing your car again. It has been a while.

[Crickett]

Getting ready to install my angel eyes! Quick question, though, for those with WeissLichts: what're these modules? Are they unnecessary ballasts that just happened to be thrown in my LED kit?

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[Tnhl1989]

They look pretty nice if you had to ask me. Which ones did you order again? I'm going to consider getting the weisslicht ones since the umnitza doesn't fit correctly.

[S85FTW]

Getting ready to install my angel eyes! Quick question, though, for those with WeissLichts: what're these modules? Are they unnecessary ballasts that just happened to be thrown in my LED kit?

7088

Those ballasts appear to be adapters if you have halogen headlamps/angel eyes.

[danewilson77]

Getting ready to install my angel eyes! Quick question, though, for those with WeissLichts: what're these modules? Are they unnecessary ballasts that just happened to be thrown in my LED kit?

7088

Mine did not have those extra modules.

[Crickett]

Upon closer inspection, whatever those modules are, they're required to physically connect the rings to the power wires from the harness. Kinda wanna open one up to see what's inside . . . :eeps


They look pretty nice if you had to ask me. Which ones did you order again? I'm going to consider getting the weisslicht ones since the umnitza doesn't fit correctly.

Agreed, these seem to be pretty high quality! They're the WeissLicht frosted 66-LED for Xenon headlights from Bimmian.

EDIT: Went ahead & opened up one end; it looks like it's just a waterproof casing for the connection between the power wires & the feeds to each ring:

http://tcholo.net:8080/images/bmw/AEbox01.jpg

Each module has a power & ground wire with a butt connector running into it, then two pairs of pink & white wires with plugs on the ends that connect to the rings:

http://tcholo.net:8080/images/bmw/AEbox02.jpg

[jayjay_dee]

In for installed pics Travis...

[Hermes]

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/9CCAE1EB-191F-4BA4-98AF-A1B48AD740D3-4919-000005F97C60C847.jpg

the only thing that I'm now 'missing' is the trap door by the oil drain plug

before
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/C71FB220-AA13-406E-B1F6-6293F3AB330D-4919-000005F980549EE5.jpg

after
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/2AEBF7C7-51CB-4655-A6B5-2AF9D5720E95-4919-000005F982F7DBD2.jpg

[Hornung418]

Verrrr nice! How much?

[Mtnman]

@David, pics pls
@JKO, welcome back.
@Marcus, looks good.

This is all i have so far and it sucks but the new gloss black grills on the black car are fully.

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i398/booneflyfisher/2491F651-E2F2-40E1-AD44-77F6FAA24AB6-4457-000001DE1A82276E_zps4906e51d.jpg

[Hermes]

Verrrr nice! How much?

way too much

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/diagrams/a/b/287.png

No. - Description - Qty - Part Number - Price - Notes
01 - Strut brace - 1 - 51710429378 - $1,522.00 - See EBA 0433095
02 - Self-locking collar nut - 2 - 07119904295 - $0.36
03 - Hex nut - 4 - 51717895241 $9.77
04 - Cap - 6 - 51717896829 - $3.62
05 - Grommet - 1 - 51141807495 - $0.68

[zhpnsnv]

This is all i have so far and it sucks but the new gloss black grills on the black car are fully.

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i398/booneflyfisher/2491F651-E2F2-40E1-AD44-77F6FAA24AB6-4457-000001DE1A82276E_zps4906e51d.jpg

Sweet! Did you do the grip and pull removal method?

[Mtnman]

Haha. Kinda. I used a dental pick to help lift the tabs of the oem ones. Didnt break a single tab on the originals!

[Imola.ZHP]

way too much

No. - Description - Qty - Part Number - Price - Notes
01 - Strut brace - 1 - 51710429378 - $1,522.00 - See EBA 0433095
02 - Self-locking collar nut - 2 - 07119904295 - $0.36
03 - Hex nut - 4 - 51717895241 $9.77
04 - Cap - 6 - 51717896829 - $3.62
05 - Grommet - 1 - 51141807495 - $0.68

Looks great though! My strut bar came with different (larger) nuts, I think I'll measure and look for some caps, but not from BMW...

As for the trap door for the oil plug, mine is gone too and I'm the second owner. I think it "fell off" back when BMW was doing the maintenance on it... GRRR

Sounds like you've already searched it, how much is that bad boy?

[Crickett]

As for the trap door for the oil plug, mine is gone too and I'm the second owner. I think it "fell off" back when BMW was doing the maintenance on it... GRRR

Sounds like you've already searched it, how much is that bad boy?

BMW stopped shipping cars with those "trap doors" sometime around the LCI; I don't think any ZHP has one. Someone here added one, though, purchased from a dealership.

[terraphantm]

BMW stopped shipping cars with those "trap doors" sometime around the LCI; I don't think any ZHP has one. Someone here added one, though, purchased from a dealership.

I'm positive my zhp had one.

[zhpnsnv]

Haha. Kinda. I used a dental pick to help lift the tabs of the oem ones. Didnt break a single tab on the originals!

Nice. I just ripped the crap outa mine and they came out with no damage.

[Sockethead]

BMW stopped shipping cars with those "trap doors" sometime around the LCI; I don't think any ZHP has one. Someone here added one, though, purchased from a dealership.

You can get them at the dealership or ECS. The part number is 51 61 7 199 687. It's plastic and comes with the screw attached

[jayjay_dee]

My ZHP is missing the trap door too, wait, even on my 3 yr old e70...

i think its a conspiracy, those bmw techs remove it to make their job easier the next time you come in for oil change... lol...

[S85FTW]

Going to pick up my car from Proformance industries in new Rochelle. About to board the train and I have ants my pants waiting to see what the wheels will look like on the ride.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/krisgt30/null-21.jpg

[Hornung418]

Oh my.

[johnrando]

+1. Waaay better than the example you showed. Can't wait to see pics with those beauts on.

[Ryans323i]

http://sd.keepcalm-o-matic.co.uk/i/no-calm-there-s-ants-in-pants.png

[S85FTW]

:rofl
http://sd.keepcalm-o-matic.co.uk/i/no-calm-there-s-ants-in-pants.png
:rofl

[Mtnman]

where are the pics!?!?!

[Torxuvin]

Washed the cars. New right rear tire on the bmw

[kakashi169]

Ordered the OEM BMW Performance Exhaust. It's coming in next week. Can't wait!

[Torxuvin]

^ Nice!

I also used tire shine on my trim. Didn't realize how faded it had gotten. The bumper grill sticks out like a sore thumb now.

[S85FTW]

The pics are being put into my build thread.

[az3579]

What is the trap door everyone speaks of???

[MrMaico]

What is the trap door everyone speaks of???

It's the cover on the aluminum reinforcement plate underneath that gives access for the oil drain plug.

It goes here......

http://mrmaico.smugmug.com/Cars/BMW-ZHP-misc/i-6DSvMXG/0/XL/P4210636_large-XL.jpg

Here's mine installed.....

http://mrmaico.smugmug.com/Cars/BMW-ZHP-misc/i-9zxHx66/0/L/IMG_1256-L.jpg

[Hermes]

+5hp

[MrMaico]

+5hp

At least! Along with the +5mpg from the improved aerodynamics. :biggrin

[Imola.ZHP]

+5hp At least! Along with the +5mpg from the improved aerodynamics. :biggrin

hahaha, nice...

[danewilson77]

I'm sure the aerodynamic advantages gained are far more than disadvantages that are due to added weight.

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[328ioc]

Just got back from my Indy's.

We did fuel filter, tranny fluid and diff fluid. Damn thing shifts like butter now and my fuel mileage instantly began to rise. Which was expected, the fuel coming out of the old filter was black as night.

Also found a bad diff bushing and a leaking seal where the drive shaft goes into the diff :-(

Oh well.

Good news is everything else looks up to snuff.

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[BRGcoopahS]

It's the cover on the aluminum reinforcement plate underneath that gives access for the oil drain plug.

It goes here......

http://mrmaico.smugmug.com/Cars/BMW-ZHP-misc/i-6DSvMXG/0/XL/P4210636_large-XL.jpg

Here's mine installed.....

http://mrmaico.smugmug.com/Cars/BMW-ZHP-misc/i-9zxHx66/0/L/IMG_1256-L.jpg

Didnt realize how sexy the zhp control arms were until now.

[Imola.ZHP]

^ yes, when they are clean...

[Mtnman]

Bought a new car seat for little man. This one is smaller, lighter, and matches the new car much better! And yes, thats little man's bad ass cell phone in his seat. Sans battery

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i398/booneflyfisher/60215E03-7F8B-47B6-881E-3EE149E2A638-4457-00000267F0085ED7_zpsb2d8000d.jpg

[Torxuvin]

^Looks good buddy

Put new headlight gears in the corvette. My popups actually work like they are supposed to again :happydane

About to do some experiments with the zhp. stay tuned

[UdubBadger]

Pretty sure my car knows I put up a FS thread about her. It snowed 3-5 inches last night, roads were cleared on the way into work though so traffic was light. I got onto the highway on ramp and smashed the throttle and the car got super nasty with me and threw me back in my seat and took off. I did a 20-80mph pull crossing 3 lanes faster than I ever remember this car moving. Maybe it was the right gear at the right time... or maybe she's telling me she's not looking to go without a fight. :shifty

[Whitexi]

I got my windows tinted, and the pick of my JCW carbon fiber shift nob, outmotoring no holes tow hook mount, OEM stubby antenna. Also I know the floor liners are dirty lol.

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq66/whitexi/73d0ccac-d682-4585-a50f-57fe4857dbcd_zps2745c275.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq66/whitexi/66bfcbed-325b-49cc-acfe-bc833d0ed0cf_zpscea5c2ab.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq66/whitexi/92b509eb-705b-420f-a1b3-24b4c4ee734e_zpsf06db7ac.jpg
http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq66/whitexi/088A0A89-EE2B-4E31-A375-62C1DEFB998C-841-00000107B7768A76_zps283604d0.jpg

[danewilson77]

Diggin it. Looks great with Sparcos and stubby. Is that lip oem?

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[Whitexi]

Diggin it. Looks great with Sparcos and stubby. Is that lip oem?

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Thanks Dane, I forgot to mention my winter wheels but you spotted them lol. Yes that lip is OEM thats the 2nd Gen style lip that is on the newer R56's with the JCW aero kit.

[Torxuvin]

Digging the mini. The winter wheels don't do it justice.

So I am no longer a member of the amber army. It turned out decent, especially for the price. (and if you are 5+ feet away) 2$ worth of plastidip. :shifty
I love this stuff.
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/66191_780768097754_1179581643_n.jpg

[Whitexi]

Digging the mini. The winter wheels don't do it justice.

So I am no longer a member of the amber army. It turned out decent, especially for the price. (and if you are 5+ feet away) 2$ worth of plastidip. :shifty
I love this stuff.
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/66191_780768097754_1179581643_n.jpg

Thanks

The markers looks good! Plasti dip is awesome.

[Imola.ZHP]

I used

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?402-DIY-Restore-Your-Alcantara-Steering-Wheel

To clean my steering wheel, shift boot and parking break boot... Except I only used a magic eraser (so far), I'll use a lint-roler to get off the magic eraser "fuzzies" if they don't brush off when the alcantara dries...

I wish I had taken before and after pictures, I truly cannot believe the difference! I had two flat spots around the upper spokes (because I usually drive with my hands there to not touch the wheel) and a flat spot at about 7-8 o'clock from driving with the back of my left hand there and holding the steering wheel from the back... Anyhow, its still drying (not that I got it sopping wet) and it looks to have completely removed these three flat spots. It also removed a few random stains from the shift boot and parking break boot... It has inspired me to go ahead and order a new shift knob (the original is looking pretty rough), now I just have to decide if I want to spring for the backlit F10 M5 or just go with another OEM ZHP...

Oh, and about to find out why my bluetooth quit working...

EDIT: The parrot just came unplugged when I moved it last week thinking it was interfering with my DICE module... Easy fix!

[nike001]

^Go over it tomorrow with a decent brush. It'll help loosen some of the fabric that stuck to itself in the drying process. It'll feel less 'crusty' too

[Hermes]

check out the 02 thread


http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/2002/AAD19CB9-2055-4C8E-B1F1-859AD9EA4A60-678-000000CA462D260E.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/2002/BEB54A64-3813-42ED-A060-AF7085371E1B-678-000000CA4052F2B2.jpg

[Imola.ZHP]

^Go over it tomorrow with a decent brush. It'll help loosen some of the fabric that stuck to itself in the drying process. It'll feel less 'crusty' too

Like a tooth brush? Or a hair brush?

Thanks!

[nike001]

Like a tooth brush? Or a hair brush?

Thanks!

A tooth brush will work. Something that'll lift the fibers.

You'll feel it tomorrow morning, it'll feel kinda crusty and hard.

For upkeep, I've personally found that Champs Sports (yes, the show place) suede shoe cleaner works fantastic. I've experimented with a lot of cleaners and am meticulous about cleaning my wheel, and this stuff works the best IMO.

[Imola.ZHP]

^ thanks for the tips!

[Crickett]

WeĭssLĭcht Angel eyes installed!

http://tcholo.net:8080/images/bmw/AEright01.jpg

http://tcholo.net:8080/images/bmw/AEleft02.jpg

Fitment is pretty good; the larger ring for the Xenon side & the smaller ring for the halogen side fit perfectly inside of the black trim piece & they appear to not be moving anywhere (with the Xenon adjustment when you turn them on).

I also spliced in a potentiometer to dial back the (IMO) cheap, "ZOMGlookatme!" brightness that current LED AEs seem to love; now they're just bright enough to be seen, but not overpowering (though I think I lose a bit of uniformity when dimmed).

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

Also, got my passenger-rear plugged; ran over a nail (yay living in neighborhoods with tons of construction). Went to Discount Tire as it was nearby, & I plan to buy my square set of DWSs from them (whenever I get a square set of wheels). I was nervous about letting them do their "helpful" extras: checking the inflation & torque on all of my wheels, reinstalling the repaired wheel, & re-stowing the spare in the trunk. But, it turns out that they actually knew what they were doing: lugs torqued to 90 lb-ft (within the 87 +/-7 spec), & tires inflated to 32 front, 38 rear. The only negative was that they tossed my metal valve cap & replaced it with a plastic one. :shifty But, it was free! They charged me $0 for the repair & "extras"! I'll be returning for new tires for sure!

[UdubBadger]

Looks good buddy. I also love that we both have rash in the same exact spot on the lower fang of the bumper. :rofl

[Torxuvin]

Looks good buddy. I also love that we both have rash in the same exact spot on the lower fang of the bumper. :rofl

*cough* time for splitters *cough*

The AEs look good Travis

[az3579]

Cam,
Do you want my smoked front turns and sidemarkers? I still have them sitting around, never to be used again.

[Torxuvin]

Cam,
Do you want my smoked front turns and sidemarkers? I still have them sitting around, never to be used again.

Sure. That would be great. I really like the look with the splitters and dark wheels. The plastidip finish does leave something to be desired.

[Imola.ZHP]

@Crickett, looks great! Very clean and discrete... To each their own though, I like my bright "ZOMGlookatme" LED halo's... It used to be my favorite mod, before wheels, and before cup kit... Still up there though, top 5...

[Tnhl1989]

Looks awesome Travis. Would you need smoke tail lights too? I'm thinking about rcr instead.

[328ioc]

WessLcht Angel eyes installed!

http://tcholo.net:8080/images/bmw/AEright01.jpg

http://tcholo.net:8080/images/bmw/AEleft02.jpg

Fitment is pretty good; the larger ring for the Xenon side & the smaller ring for the halogen side fit perfectly inside of the black trim piece & they appear to not be moving anywhere (with the Xenon adjustment when you turn them on).

I also spliced in a potentiometer to dial back the (IMO) cheap, "ZOMGlookatme!" brightness that current LED AEs seem to love; now they're just bright enough to be seen, but not overpowering (though I think I lose a bit of uniformity when dimmed).

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

Also, got my passenger-rear plugged; ran over a nail (yay living in neighborhoods with tons of construction). Went to Discount Tire as it was nearby, & I plan to buy my square set of DWSs from them (whenever I get a square set of wheels). I was nervous about letting them do their "helpful" extras: checking the inflation & torque on all of my wheels, reinstalling the repaired wheel, & re-stowing the spare in the trunk. But, it turns out that they actually knew what they were doing: lugs torqued to 90 lb-ft (within the 87 +/-7 spec), & tires inflated to 32 front, 38 rear. The only negative was that they tossed my metal valve cap & replaced it with a plastic one. :shifty But, it was free! They charged me $0 for the repair & "extras"! I'll be returning for new tires for sure!

Personally I don't mind how bright the A/E's are. But I think I have seen other people wish they were dimmer. Any way you could do a DIY for the dimmer switch?

I would also just be interested to see how it was done.

Lool great too!


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[danewilson77]

Personally I don't mind how bright the A/E's are. But I think I have seen other people wish they were dimmer. Any way you could do a DIY for the dimmer switch?

I would also just be interested to see how it was done.

Lool great too!


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Wasn't a switch. I'm sure he can write something up.

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[brewer90]

I had some Pilot Super Sports installed a couple of weeks ago and an alignment done. So much quieter and smoother than the Pilots that were on it before.

Today I installed new <strike>Denso</strike> NGK spark plugs and replaced the cabin filter. I looked at the plug DIY and noticed my coil packs are a different design. There were no bolts involved. Just flip up the top, pull the connector and then remove the coilpack.

I still need to do the fuel filter and replace the diff/tranny fluids but the super bowl is in two hours and I need some beer.

[danewilson77]

I had some Pilot Super Sports installed a couple of weeks ago and an alignment done. So much quieter and smoother than the Pilots that were on it before.

Today I installed new Denso spark plugs and replaced the cabin filter. I looked at the plug DIY and noticed my coil packs are a different design. There were no bolts involved. Just flip up the top, pull the connector and then remove the coilpack.

I still need to do the fuel filter and replace the diff/tranny fluids but the super bowl is in two hours and I need some beer.

Why Denso?

[brewer90]

Why Denso?

Habit. I ran them in the Subaru and my BMW R1200RT.

Is there something bad about mixing Denso with ZHP?

[Tnhl1989]

Well majority of people run NGK BKR6EQUP while there is also Bosch spark plugs as well. It's just recommended to go with the NGK one since they out preform majority of the other spark plugs.

[Hermes]

NGK Iridium FTW

[brewer90]

Duly noted.

Update. I was looking at the plugs I put in my daughter's Civic and didn't scroll down far enough on my Amazon order list.

I'm all good.
http://jmabry90.smugmug.com/Other/Camera-Awesome-Photos/i-H68wTq3/0/M/CA_02031315550649-M.jpg

[danewilson77]

Lmao.

Did you use affiliate link?

Just a reminder.

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[328ioc]

Wasn't a switch. I'm sure he can write something up.

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My bad. I know pots are different but I should have clarified.

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[brewer90]

Lmao.

Did you use affiliate link?



Absolutely!

[danewilson77]

Absolutely!

Thanks bro. Much appreciated.

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[subieworx]

New between Thursday and Friday, Bremmer Kraft 18x9 with 235 40 18 kuhmos all around. 10mm spacers front and 15mm rear. Also installed ST coilovers. Loving the setup so far and hope to have some pics soon.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lr2wyrNvepI/UQ8FKYKq7EI/AAAAAAAAB_w/muQNBdzHvVY/s640/330zhp.JPG

[danewilson77]

Looks really good.

Tirerack?

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA.

[subieworx]

Yep. Luke is the man!

[terraphantm]

Got myself new ballasts -- Hella Gen 3s. Don't have the bixenon solenoids hooked up yet, I'll deal with that next week

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Guys, I deleted JKO's comments. As such, I also deleted all of the follow up comments too. Makes no sense to leave those behind.

I've talked to JKO. Good guy who got a bit hot with the situation. He left the decision to me regarding the deletion. I opted to delete.

End of subject.

Moving on.


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[SoloEuro]

woww I haven't been on here in a while... lol
Finally got my self a job, and with school, haven't been able to shoot much or do much internet browsing... :( But job = money, and I put it to good use :D

Just the other day, I ordered the following:

- E46 M3 Front Bumper
- 1-Piece CSL CF Lip for the Bumper ^
- New 3k yellow HID Fog Kit (My old kit got water in it, from where I placed it. And shorted out beyond repair)
- New Yellow LaminX ^
- M-Tech II Rear bumper
- OEM e46 M3 side mirrors
- Carbon Fiber Covers for mirrors
- Red Tow Hook
- New Europlate with Keytag
- And going to Repaint the car ;)

only exterior thing I want to add now is the GTR Carbon Fiber Side skirts. <---- Once I buy that.... Exterior will be complete. :)

[Tnhl1989]

Does that mean you have a m-tech ii bumper to get rid of? I know Chad (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?9005-WTB-Damaged-rear-diffuser-ZHP-M-Tech-II-(cheap)) is looking for one :)

[Ryans323i]

woww I haven't been on here in a while... lol
Finally got my self a job, and with school, haven't been able to shoot much or do much internet browsing... :( But job = money, and I put it to good use :D

Just the other day, I ordered the following:

- E46 M3 Front Bumper
- 1-Piece CSL CF Lip for the Bumper ^
- New 3k yellow HID Fog Kit (My old kit got water in it, from where I placed it. And shorted out beyond repair)
- New Yellow LaminX ^
- M-Tech II Rear bumper
- OEM e46 M3 side mirrors
- Carbon Fiber Covers for mirrors
- Red Tow Hook
- New Europlate with Keytag
- And going to Repaint the car ;)

only exterior thing I want to add now is the GTR Carbon Fiber Side skirts. <---- Once I buy that.... Exterior will be complete. :)

I. Can't. Wait. Car is going to look even more awesome!

[johnrando]

Welcome back Shaun. Good stuff. Looking forward to the pics.

[Imola.ZHP]

New between Thursday and Friday, Bremmer Kraft 18x9 with 235 40 18 kuhmos all around. 10mm spacers front and 15mm rear. Also installed ST coilovers. Loving the setup so far and hope to have some pics soon.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lr2wyrNvepI/UQ8FKYKq7EI/AAAAAAAAB_w/muQNBdzHvVY/s640/330zhp.JPG

Wow... I wish I could get that low in Memphis... Looks amazing!

[SoloEuro]

Does that mean you have a m-tech ii bumper to get rid of? I know Chad (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?9005-WTB-Damaged-rear-diffuser-ZHP-M-Tech-II-(cheap)) is looking for one :)

I do not, as my car is not actually a ZHP. It has the stock 330Ci non ZHP rear and front.


I. Can't. Wait. Car is going to look even more awesome!

Me too!! lol Super excited! :)


Welcome back Shaun. Good stuff. Looking forward to the pics.
Thank you, John! Feels great to be back! lol Will def post pics when all is installed! :thumbup

[Avetiso]

I do not, as my car is not actually a ZHP. It has the stock 330Ci non ZHP rear and front.



Me too!! lol Super excited! :)


Thank you, John! Feels great to be back! lol Will def post pics when all is installed! :thumbup
What hood is that on your car? How much was it?

[az3579]

Replaced my dash inserts (the stupid orange ones) because my old ones were shot. Tight as a &lt;insert imagination here&gt;.


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[alexandre]

I know this is the wrong thread but I need quick input.

Left indoor garage 20 mins ago. 10 mins of slow traffic (15-20mph) and temp needle is at 3/4. Shut off immediately, OBC menu says coolant temp is at 0112, which I think is 11.2 Celcius. No coolant spills in engine bay. Engine cold to the touch. Level is fine but I have air somewhere. I'm thinking maybe the hot air pocket got stuck in tstat area. System has 40k on it.

Is 11.2C really the level where car overheats? Maybe radiator fan is dead? Temp needle is back to 12:00 and OBC says 0096 now (15 mins since shutoff)

Tow?

[Hermes]

that is read as 112C... maybe an air pocket? 12 o'clock on the needle should be around 97C (that's the operating temp of the thermostat)

[static667]

I know this is the wrong thread but I need quick input.

Left indoor garage 20 mins ago. 10 mins of slow traffic (15-20mph) and temp needle is at 3/4. Shut off immediately, OBC menu says coolant temp is at 0112, which I think is 11.2 Celcius. No coolant spills in engine bay. Engine cold to the touch. Level is fine but I have air somewhere. I'm thinking maybe the hot air pocket got stuck in tstat area. System has 40k on it.

Is 11.2C really the level where car overheats? Maybe radiator fan is dead? Temp needle is back to 12:00 and OBC says 0096 now (15 mins since shutoff)

Tow?

Your water temp sensor is in towards the back of the head on the driver side. It may have an air pocket up there. Mine did that not long ago and the reading was completely redlined. Once I bled off the air, the temp dropped like a champ.

[alexandre]

112 makes more sense lol. I read on the hidden OBC thread that 0021 was 2.1C, which is why I thought I was running 11.2.


Your water temp sensor is in towards the back of the head on the driver side. It may have an air pocket up there. Mine did that not long ago and the reading was completely redlined. Once I bled off the air, the temp dropped like a champ.

Yup, I think it's my air pocket f***ing with me yet again. I ended up walking to my destination since I was pretty close, and left there around 3 hours after my post. I started the car at 22C, it went up to 110 again (I turned the car off and coasted in neutral when it did) and suddenly temp reading went 110 > 70 instantly. Was normal for the rest of the drive home. Coolant flush imminent.

[SoloEuro]

What hood is that on your car? How much was it?

It's the Carbon Fiber GTR style Hood from Modbargains. Got it for a little under $630 plus shipping. :thumbup

[Avetiso]

It's the Carbon Fiber GTR style Hood from Modbargains. Got it for a little under $630 plus shipping. :thumbup
Not bad. All the hoods I've been seeing are 750+ shipping

[static667]

Came to the conclusion that my leather is in bad shape. Leatherique treatment will he happening this weekend.

Sent from my yet to be hacked GS3.

[Avetiso]

Came to the conclusion that my leather is in bad shape. Leatherique treatment will he happening this weekend.

Sent from my yet to be hacked GS3.

Get before and after pictures

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[Imola.ZHP]

^ x3, plus more info please... My drivers bolster is looking tragic...

[static667]

Will do, guys. This will probably take Saturday and Sunday. Saturday for the application and soak time then Sunday for the finishing.

Sent from my yet to be hacked GS3.

[328ioc]

woww I haven't been on here in a while... lol
Finally got my self a job, and with school, haven't been able to shoot much or do much internet browsing... :( But job = money, and I put it to good use :D

Just the other day, I ordered the following:

- E46 M3 Front Bumper
- 1-Piece CSL CF Lip for the Bumper ^
- New 3k yellow HID Fog Kit (My old kit got water in it, from where I placed it. And shorted out beyond repair)
- New Yellow LaminX ^
- M-Tech II Rear bumper
- OEM e46 M3 side mirrors
- Carbon Fiber Covers for mirrors
- Red Tow Hook
- New Europlate with Keytag
- And going to Repaint the car ;)

only exterior thing I want to add now is the GTR Carbon Fiber Side skirts. &lt;---- Once I buy that.... Exterior will be complete. :)

Can we haz a pic with M3 bumper? Lol

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[JupiterBMW]

Well, even from the seas just South of Alaska, I am still able to do stuff for my BMW.

Received shipping notification from Turner Motorsports. A package is on its way to my home. :thumbsup

[328ioc]

Well, even from the seas just South of Alaska, I am still able to do stuff for my BMW.

Received shipping notification from Turner Motorsports. A package is on its way to my home. :thumbsup

Brakes?

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[cakM3]

Got a Service Engine Soon light....ran diagnostic and found bad O2 post cat sensor so getting both O2 sensors replaced and doing an oil change at the dealer because I'm feeling lazy today...

Also got a bad surprise this morning when my radio stopped working. Going to see if I can reset the radio otherwise I'll be replacing it.....

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[SoloEuro]

Can we haz a pic with M3 bumper? Lol

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Trust me, ill post lots of pics when its all installed ;) lol still waiting on the parts to come in atm :D

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[JupiterBMW]

Brakes?

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Nah, I wish... The brakes on this car are in much better shape so they'll stay for a while. A much more important item though... OEM wheel locks for the new wheels... And a few other little things.

Bigger, more exciting packages will be arriving before I'm home though... :ninja

[328ioc]

Nah, I wish... The brakes on this car are in much better shape so they'll stay for a while. A much more important item though... OEM wheel locks for the new wheels... And a few other little things.

Bigger, more exciting packages will be arriving before I'm home though... :ninja

Excellent.

Let me know when you are coming home.

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[johnrando]

Ooooh, this means I'm potentially closer to my rear 135! (Not that you getting home to see your wife and family is all about me or anything). :ninja

[Sockethead]

Got a Service Engine Soon light....ran diagnostic and found bad O2 post cat sensor so getting both O2 sensors replaced and doing an oil change at the dealer because I'm feeling lazy today...

Also got a bad surprise this morning when my radio stopped working. Going to see if I can reset the radio otherwise I'll be replacing it.....

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You should check into getting the radio repaired. That's what I used to do when they went bad...

[static667]

Cancel the Leatherique for my weekend. My part time job asked if I would pick up Saturday and Sunday. I'm broke so that is a no brainer.

Sent from my yet to be hacked GS3.

[S85FTW]

Got my mygenius from eurocharged. Downloaded my ecu file and awaiting the custom mapping from Eurocharged. Getting a custom file to accomodate the additional air provided from my CAI's, my exhaust and res delete. Getting a 93 map and a Race Fuel map for when I track it.

[UdubBadger]

Vroooooooom


- Goin' H.A.M. Mobile

[alexandre]

Noticed my Dorman driver's front window regulator that I installed in September is already failing. This is the one and only part I cheaped out on since I've bought the car. :facepalm

[Hornung418]

Trolled a lady and her co-ed daughter driving a bulbous Chevy Traverse today...pretty funny that people don't like it when you change lane positions. Anyway, I just kept doing that because traffic was bad and I was behind them and extremely bored. My route home is filled with B roads and nice sweepers, but since it was 5 pm when I got out of work, traffic is a mess, so I just tried to keep occupied. Traverse would mock my every move and kept following my lane position change from left to right and back to left. At one point, I "warmed my tires," just because I could see they were uncomfortable.

At the first stoplight (Jones Junction) there is a turn or go straight lane and I was in the straight lane that merges. They just kind of looked over and I
smiled and waved. They're disgusted looks said that I was winning at my little game. So the car in front didn't have its turn signal on (typical Marylander) so in the off-chance they turned I was going to shoot the gap and just settle in.

So the light changes and I see the opportunity to get in front of them and a few other cars. Instantly romp on the loud pedal and pass them and the car that was previously in front of me and just smile because I know they're pissed. When you get into town the single lane becomes two and a turn lane appears on the left and I can see them hauling ass to catch up to me, and at the light they pull into the left turn lane well behind the stoplight and roll down the window and say some bullshit...I just responded with a smile and this little gem. "I'm sorry if I gave you the inclination that I gave a fuck. Have a pleasent evening."

They were furious and the cars behind were honking. To get so worked up over trivial shit is hilarious.

Never followed less than 1 second behind by the way, just typical traffic headed into town at rush hour.

Probably not worthy of a post, but it was kinda funny to me and now I'm drinking some Heavy Seas to take the 10 hour work day edge off.

Tomorrow is my off day and will be putting in the final money order for the Performance Splitters!

From a GS3, this was sent.

[Avetiso]

Trolled a lady and her daughter todaydriving a bulbous Chevy Traverse...pretty funny that people don't like it when you change lane positions. Anyway, I just kept doing that because traffic was bad and I was behind them. They kept following my lane position change from left to right and then I "warmed my tires" just because I could see they were uncomfortable.

At the stoplight there is a turn or go straight lane and I was in the straight lane that merges. They just kind of looked over and I
smiled and waved. They're disgusted looks said that I was winning at my little game. So the car in front didn't have its turn signal on (typical Marylander) so in the off-chance they turned I was going to shoot the gap and just settle in.

Next light they pull into the left turn lane well behind the stoplight and roll down the window and say some bullshit...I just responded with a smile and this little gem. "I'm sorry if I gave you the inclination that I gave a fuck. Have a pleasent evening."

They were furious and the cars behind were honking. To get so worked up over trivial shit is hilarious.

Never followed less than 1 second behind by the way, just typical traffic headed into town at rush hour.

Probably not worthy of a post, but it was kinda funny to me and now I'm drinking some Heavy Seas to take the 10 hour work day edge off.

Tomorrow is my off day and will be putting in the final money order for the Performance Splitters!

From a GS3, this was sent.

You're my hero. I love screwing with other drivers.

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[JupiterBMW]

Just purchased a set of the aspherical mirror glass pieces from eBay. I purchased from the user "DubStopImports" as they are recommended by others here. Should make for a nice upgrade, and much more affordable at $64 shipped than $180 or so for OEM... :)

[jayjay_dee]

Just purchased a set of the aspherical mirror glass pieces from eBay. I purchased from the user "DubStopImports" as they are recommended by others here. Should make for a nice upgrade, and much more affordable at $64 shipped than $180 or so for OEM... :)

Jon, i bought the same aspherical mirrors from the same seller, took me a while to really like them, but they are worth the money...

[JupiterBMW]

Yeah man, your posts were some of the ones that convinced me to go with that seller! Thanks!! Looking forward to getting them!

[cakM3]

Got my mygenius from eurocharged. Downloaded my ecu file and awaiting the custom mapping from Eurocharged. Trying to get a custom file to accomodate the additional air provided from my CAI's, my exhaust and res delete. Getting a 93 map and a Race Fuel map for when I track it.

fixed...;)

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Library2/bmw-e30-m3-leaping_zps140e8e52.jpg

[cakM3]

Just purchased a set of the aspherical mirror glass pieces from eBay. I purchased from the user "DubStopImports" as they are recommended by others here. Should make for a nice upgrade, and much more affordable at $64 shipped than $180 or so for OEM... :)


Jon, i bought the same aspherical mirrors from the same seller, took me a while to really like them, but they are worth the money...

About time both of you guys got them....I've been using aspherical mirrors on my ZHP ever since mounting OEM M3 side mirrors...:p

[brewer90]

I installed a BMW Performance Intake. I found one NIB for $300 so jumped on it. The prices on these new are stupid high.

I'm also chasing down a lead on a UUC SSK/DSSR. A guy on e46 about 60 miles up the road one has one is his 330 and is returning to stock. So I need to swap him my current shifter and selector rod plus some cash. I just need to see if our schedules mesh on when we can both have our cars down. I really don't like the stock shifter so hopefully we can work this out.

[das boots]

Just purchased a set of the aspherical mirror glass pieces from eBay. I purchased from the user "DubStopImports" as they are recommended by others here. Should make for a nice upgrade, and much more affordable at $64 shipped than $180 or so for OEM... :)

How do you remove and replace the OE mirrors? BTW, are mirrors sold on Ebay OE or made in Asia?

[Hermes]

I'm also chasing down a lead on a UUC SSK/DSSR. A guy on e46 about 60 miles up the road one has one is his 330 and is returning to stock. So I need to swap him my current shifter and selector rod plus some cash. I just need to see if our schedules mesh on when we can both have our cars down. I really don't like the stock shifter so hopefully we can work this out.

this is what will be installed on every Bimmer I ever own (and he will make custom ratios!)

http://www.autosolutions.net/

[Johal E32]

this is what will be installed on every Bimmer I ever own (and he will make custom ratios!)

http://www.autosolutions.net/

He makes a solid SSK.

My cousin has a kit on his E46 M3

[JupiterBMW]

How do you remove and replace the OE mirrors? BTW, are mirrors sold on Ebay OE or made in Asia?

I cannot answer any of these questions. Will let you know in a couple months when I get home to install them.

[Avetiso]

Stalled for the first time on the zhp ever. Feet were freezing.

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[brewer90]

this is what will be installed on every Bimmer I ever own (and he will make custom ratios!)

http://www.autosolutions.net/

I saw that and read good things about it. I put a deposit down on the UUC kit and we are meeting next weekend to swap parts. I'm not looking forward to doing the install since it is in such a confined and blind space but it will be worth it in the end.

[Crickett]

Replaced my driver's seat seatbelt pretensioner cable that's been giving me an SES light:

http://tcholo.net:8080/images/bmw/beltTensioner.jpg
("Well there's yer problem . . . ")

[Avetiso]

Replaced my driver's seat seatbelt pretensioner cable that's been giving me an SES light:

http://tcholo.net:8080/images/bmw/beltTensioner.jpg
("Well there's yer problem . . . ")

Hopefully this is what is wrong with my seat, and not the tensioner itself.

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[Sockethead]

I saw that and read good things about it. I put a deposit down on the UUC kit and we are meeting next weekend to swap parts. I'm not looking forward to doing the install since it is in such a confined and blind space but it will be worth it in the end.

Yea the install sucks but it will be well worth it.
If you plan on removing the exhaust to do it. Make sure that you have heat for the nuts. Most likely you will have to heat them red hot to get them off without snapping them. Have some extra nuts and bolt just in case

[brewer90]

Yea the install sucks but it will be well worth it.
If you plan on removing the exhaust to do it. Make sure that you have heat for the nuts. Most likely you will have to heat them red hot to get them off without snapping them. Have some extra nuts and bolt just in case

Thanks for the tips. I haven't even been under the car yet to see how it is layed out. I plan to do the diff and tranny fluid tomorrow and will develop my plan of attack at that point. Extra parts is a good idea. I'd hate to have the car down for $2 worth of parts.

[Tnhl1989]

So I couldn't finish before the snow storm however this is what I was able to finish before the snow came. After opening everything up I found that the oil was slightly milky. The spark plugs and vcg was replaced. Also swapped out the vanos with one I had previous already replaced the seals as well. The CCV was clogged and most likely was going to give me problems in the future. I swapped out the CCV with the winter version from the previous car. Picked up a oil housing filter this morning and was going to proceed with finishing up the install and warping things up before NEMO came. However he came too quickly which brought me to the decision to throw a tarp over everything and call it a day. So far this whole job is taking me about 10 hours and looks like to be another 3 hours or so as I am still replacing a lot of stuff to make sure that any road trips coming up wouldn't leave me stranded. After all this would be a cooling system overhaul since I found that the coolant had oil in it as well.

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[Sockethead]

Thanks for the tips. I haven't even been under the car yet to see how it is layed out. I plan to do the diff and tranny fluid tomorrow and will develop my plan of attack at that point. Extra parts is a good idea. I'd hate to have the car down for $2 worth of parts.

I forgot to tell you don't forget the gaskets for the exhaust too... there are two of them.

BTW it is possible to do it without removing the exhaust. I did it that way but it took a lot longer

[JupiterBMW]

Package from Turner Motorsports at the door. F' yeah! :biggrin

[328ioc]

Package from Turner Motorsports at the door. F' yeah! :biggrin

Wtf another one?

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[zhpnsnv]

Gave it a clean driveway to pull in and out of: http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/10/4y8y6yve.jpg

[jayjay_dee]

How do you remove and replace the OE mirrors? BTW, are mirrors sold on Ebay OE or made in Asia?

ECS Tuning has a good video...

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?6283-BMW-No-Blind-Spot-Mirrors-Win&p=212241#post212241

[das boots]

Thanks.

[Dave_B]

I finished technically today... around mid night I'd say.

Wrapped up doing the entire cooling system, belts, tensioner/pulleys.

Was so pleased with myself, I installed my early V-Day gift from the wife, the AUX cable. Was feeling motivated further with Pandora jamming, so I washed it for the first time (had 3 weeks now) and damn those rims suck to clean!!! Mother Back to Black on the exterior trim, cleaned and conditioned the leather with Zymoil. Degreased and wiped down the engine bay, vacuumed...

Can't wait to see it tomorrow in the light.

[danewilson77]

I finished technically today... around mid night I'd say.

Wrapped up doing the entire cooling system, belts, tensioner/pulleys.

Was so pleased with myself, I installed my early V-Day gift from the wife, the AUX cable. Was feeling motivated further with Pandora jamming, so I washed it for the first time (had 3 weeks now) and damn those rims suck to clean!!! Mother Back to Black on the exterior trim, cleaned and conditioned the leather with Zymoil. Degreased and wiped down the engine bay, vacuumed...

Can't wait to see it tomorrow in the light.

Great work!

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[Dave_B]

Already making my next "project" list.

Something about VANOS seals, Anti-Rattle kit, anything oil seal/gasket/o-ring related, trans fluid change, diff fluid change, flush brake fluid for SuperBlue, plugs...

[danewilson77]

Already making my next "project" list.

Something about VANOS seals, Anti-Rattle kit, anything oil seal/gasket/o-ring related, trans fluid change, diff fluid change, flush brake fluid for SuperBlue, plugs...

You're on the $10k plan if you do rims/suspension/brakes/strut bars/intake/tires..

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[Hermes]

BAM!!!

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/2002/P1060413.jpg

[DDub88]

Bought some new wiper blades today. Old ones were starting to screech

[Dave_B]

You're on the $10k plan if you do rims/suspension/brakes/strut bars/intake/tires..

Williamsburg, VA, Droid DNA, Tapatalk


Mechanical and maintenance first. :)

[MiniD]

The original ZHP review. Italian road trip in the ZHP when it was new. Although the car in the article doesn't have style 135s nor do they prefer to it as the ZHP. They call it a PP.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8525/8463608088_86066778e8_z.jpg

[Hermes]

full effect FTW

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/30F01CF0-A60E-4041-A42F-B647DF88F48E-2755-00000336B2799445.jpg

[das boots]

The original ZHP review. Italian road trip in the ZHP when it was new. Although the car in the article doesn't have style 135s nor do they prefer to it as the ZHP. They call it a PP.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8525/8463608088_86066778e8_z.jpg

What year and month is the Roundel?

[Hermes]

I just managed to get into opposite lock at super low speed... slick roads + traction control off FTW!

[Torxuvin]

Let an old buddy from high school drive the zhp. He loved it. He's now trying to sell his civic to buy one. :biggrin

[danewilson77]

Let an old buddy from high school drive the zhp. He loved it. He's now trying to sell his civic to buy one. :biggrin

:)

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[Ryans323i]

Let an old buddy from high school drive the zhp. He loved it. He's now trying to sell his civic to buy one. :biggrin

So much win there. It's hard to think about, but I almost traded my car for a Civic. :facepalm

[johnrando]

So much win there. It's hard to think about, but I almost traded my car for a Civic. :facepalm

Wow.

[Ryans323i]

It was going to at least be an Si, but after a trip to the dealership, where they wouldn't let me test drive a new Si and I had to settle for a drive in a regular civic, and I was completely disappointed with the ride, handling, and interior quality. Then Kyle convinced me we could make my car everything I wanted. Thank goodness!

[johnrando]

It was going to at least be an Si, but after a trip to the dealership, where they wouldn't let me test drive a new Si and I had to settle for a drive in a regular civic, and I was completely disappointed with the ride, handling, and interior quality. Then Kyle convinced me we could make my car everything I wanted. Thank goodness!

Thank goodness for sure, we would have never met you two!

[cakM3]

It was going to at least be an Si, but after a trip to the dealership, where they wouldn't let me test drive a new Si and I had to settle for a drive in a regular civic, and I was completely disappointed with the ride, handling, and interior quality. Then Kyle convinced me we could make my car everything I wanted. Thank goodness!

Glad you listened...:thumbsup Now get those new mirrors mounted...:biggrin

[Ryans323i]

Because Charlie.

[Mtnman]

I debadged the 135 today while home with a sick kid. Like the clean look a lot.

[Ryans323i]

:like We're going to need updated sig pics. Mainly with the new grillz.

[Mtnman]

Ok ry, teaser pics first

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i398/booneflyfisher/AFD1948D-B9D5-465F-B440-7971067D615C-1487-00000140CE9D1094_zps1c8a557f.jpg

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i398/booneflyfisher/068F7FFC-72BE-482E-911C-B359639814AE-1487-00000140C80A74A7_zps3849f106.jpg

And the clean balanced rear

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i398/booneflyfisher/92EDB119-0E47-4529-BC97-DC2B4C10CB65-1487-00000140BC8A50D8_zpsed6fa0cf.jpg

[Ryans323i]

:like

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[Imola.ZHP]

Drove it to school and DOMINATED a Biochem 2 test... I've been studying for 3-4 days straight!

[Torxuvin]

It looks good David. I keep hoping for you that the audi is going to be sold next time you post pictures. No luck yet I guess...

[Mtnman]

Yeah. Owning two MY 2009 german cars is not in my life plan right now, lol. Thank goodness that i got a huge raise at work, and my interest rates are super low on the audi......so most of the payment goes to principle at least.

[S85FTW]

I got my first test file for my custom tune from Jerry @ Eurocharged this morning. I cant test this file for about a week now given the snowfall. Go figure, just my luck.

[zhpnsnv]

Looking smooth David. Am considering debadge as well. Prob not until spring though.

[az3579]

Scraped and banged up the underside of my car some more today. All this ice that's sticking up higher than 3-4 inches on the ground between the ruts for where the tires go on the road is destroying the underside of my car. That goes without mentioning the countless times I hit the bump stops from all the snow/ice mounds on the road. Average speed this past weekend: 5mph. Literally.


I'm so sick of this frozen hell they call the Northeast.

[cakM3]

Funny....I didn't have that problem with my ZHP today. Although we got dumped on as well and the three lane roads where I live are not two lanes, I managed to negotiate the roads fairly well when I took my ZHP out today. :thumbsup

Purchased more tid-bits for the ///M yesterday and today...;)