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

[stephenkirsh]

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

Yup, that's what I just put on my car. I'll see how it handles autocross, but it just rocked a damp Highway 1 for me. Big thumbs up.

[stephenkirsh]

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Got my DISA valve replaced. You can see the difference in the seals.

The valve itself had a small amount of play but seemed to be just fine, otherwise.

[Avetiso]

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Got my DISA valve replaced. You can see the difference in the seals.

The valve itself had a small amount of play but seemed to be just fine, otherwise.
I wonder why mine was completely destroyed at 70k...

[alexandre]

I wonder why mine was completely destroyed at 70k...

Some car have an upgraded, sturdier design. The orange gaskets represent an updated part number IIRC. Did yours have anything of the sort?

[Avetiso]

Some car have an upgraded, sturdier design. The orange gaskets represent an updated part number IIRC. Did yours have anything of the sort?
Mine did have an orange gasket, which was completely flattened. The flap mechanism was also completely destroyed.

[stephenkirsh]

My dad's failed at 45,000 or less

[Lanister]

I'm at 93k and my DISA looks and functions fine. Looking through car's history, it's never been serviced or replaced. Things that make you go hmmm.

[cakM3]

BP stopped over to lend a hand with my radiator/expansion tank replacement that we're doing tomorrow morning.

In the mean time we went out to ear and have a great time running thru the back roads.....good times!!!

[bimmeryota]

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

Enjoy!!

Funny you mention that. That's where my day ended. Hoping to get that out before I stopped but I forgot how much of a pain it was! We will see how Sunday goes. She may be sitting like that for a while...http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/16/ypypuny7.jpg

[Lanister]

Funny you mention that. That's where my day ended. Hoping to get that out before I stopped but I forgot how much of a pain it was! We will see how Sunday goes. She may be sitting like that for a while...http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/16/ypypuny7.jpg

Why a while? this job doesn't take more than a few, painful, hours.

[bimmeryota]

Those hours will come in short spurts due to work and school priorities. I spent a good part of the afternoon cleaning up oil and stuff from the housing leak and didn't even start the OS until late...

[stephenkirsh]

Ccv took my BMW tech a few hours with me sorta helping, and he's done hundreds of them. It's a pain.

[ELCID86]

Bath for Colin's car.
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[gmurphy]

Bath for Colin's car.
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Looking good!


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[cakM3]

I replaced my expansion tank, hoses, and leaking radiator this morning with BP's help :thumbsup

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/17/ahezaryr.jpg

Yes....I know my power steering reservoir is dirty. I'll get to it once it warms up around here...

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/17/unapy7ub.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/17/zyzy9azu.jpg
New radiator always looks nice :)

A very big thank you to JP for sending out his red Samco silicon hoses and BP for providing assistance on this repair :thumbsup


BP also coded my instrument cluster for a more accurate speedo and temp gauge :)
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/17/atagy8e7.jpg

[SoCalZman]

Where is the thread that details the speedo coding? I have only seen the temp gauge.


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[NorCal-Dimitri]

I really hope that my lug nuts weren't over-torqued.

http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y508/dimitri1337/20140216_200714_zps8f2c0f90.jpg?t=1392610269

[stephenkirsh]

Whoa is that your socket?

[niart906]

I really hope that my lug nuts weren't over-torqued.


I just went through this with my local mechanic. Only worse, my wheel locks were just as tight and needed to be drilled out. Even worse still, this was on my almost new VMR VB3's. I'd bring it back to the shop that last put your wheels on and have them buzz them off. 67 ft/lbs is all these need.

This is what my wheel lock looked like after they ruined my only key...
http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab207/niart906/null-58.jpg (http://s864.photobucket.com/user/niart906/media/null-58.jpg.html)

That chunk of paint missing was from when one of their mechanics tried to hammer a socket over them, and missed a swing with the hammer. I think I scared him a little when I screamed at him for that. After having watched him do it he has the balls to say "that was always there" /rant nono

[danewilson77]

I just went through this with my local mechanic. Only worse, my wheel locks were just as tight and needed to be drilled out. Even worse still, this was on my almost new VMR VB3's. I'd bring it back to the shop that last put your wheels on and have them buzz them off. 67 ft/lbs is all these need.

This is what my wheel lock looked like after they ruined my only key...
http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab207/niart906/null-58.jpg (http://s864.photobucket.com/user/niart906/media/null-58.jpg.html)

That chunk of paint missing was from when one of their mechanics tried to hammer a socket over them, and missed a swing with the hammer. I think I scared him a little when I screamed at him for that. After having watched him do it he has the ball to say "that was always there" /rant nono

:facepalm

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[cakM3]

I just went through this with my local mechanic. Only worse, my wheel locks were just as tight and needed to be drilled out. Even worse still, this was on my almost new VMR VB3's. I'd bring it back to the shop that last put your wheels on and have them buzz them off. 67 ft/lbs is all these need.

This is what my wheel lock looked like after they ruined my only key...
http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab207/niart906/null-58.jpg (http://s864.photobucket.com/user/niart906/media/null-58.jpg.html)

That chunk of paint missing was from when one of their mechanics tried to hammer a socket over them, and missed a swing with the hammer. I think I scared him a little when I screamed at him for that. After having watched him do it he has the balls to say "that was always there" /rant nono

I had a similar issue occur to my ///M recently when the mechanics used air tools to torque my aluminum open ended lug nuts. The shop ruined my lug nuts so I ended up having to get Kics R40's. Next time I will be watching them closely..... sorry to see you having to go through this....

[niart906]

I had a similar issue occur to my ///M recently when the mechanics used air tools to torque my aluminum open ended lug nuts. The shop ruined my lug nuts so I ended up having to get Kics R40's. Next time I will be watching them closely..... sorry to see you having to go through this....

The annoying part is that I actually told them before I left them the car, be sure to only torque the lugs to 67 ft/lbs. I always remind them because I was worried they would do this. You can see how well that plan worked.

[cakM3]

This is how my lug nuts looked after the mechanics used air tools on them....sometimes I swear they are plain stupid....

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/18/saqa7e3y.jpg

Like I can use these when I take my ///M to car shows :facepalm These pictured were in the best of shape. I have others that were gouged deeper....

This is after I stressed to my service advisor to have my lug nuts loosened, tightened, and torqued by hand....do you think these mechanics actually listen to their customer???

[Lanister]

That's almost a crime :(

[cakM3]

Yeah, in spring when I take my ///M in for it's Insp I, I will be taking my ruined set of lug nuts along with my receipt for the Kics R40's and show the service department manager what happened to my last set after his shop worked on my car. I will tell him how much I did not appreciate his mechanics not listening when I specifically stated my lug nuts required "hand tools" not air tools. :facepalm

[niart906]

Yeah, in spring when I take my ///M in for it's Insp I, I will be taking my ruined set of lug nuts along with my receipt for the Kics R40's and show the service department manager what happened to my last set after his shop worked on my car. I will tell him how much I did not appreciate his mechanics not listening when I specifically stated my lug nuts required "hand tools" not air tools. :facepalm

Those look nasty. Theres no way they installed them by hand like you instructed. I'm seriously considering buy a set of harbor freight's coated impact sockets and giving it to my mechanic with the car. I'll in-grave 67 ft/lbs in it or something. Although it's a little late, the lug holes on my CSL's are all pretty trashed.

I reaaallly need to do this, I have an appointment Friday to have an inspection done and I don't need anything else damaged. I can't afford to keep paying for their screw ups. Maybe I'll leave a sticky note on the instrument cluster. lol

Edit: these sockets... http://www.harborfreight.com/7-piece-sae-metric-12-lug-nut-impact-sockets-69781.html

Although they don't actually protect the surface of the bolt, it should protect the wheel from damage.

[ELCID86]

New Pilkington windscreen under warranty. RLS swapped and it now works.

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(well, at least the seatbelt latch is in focus!)

[JupiterBMW]

I washed it today... The ZHP?? No... Its still disgustingly filthy... I did the first wash on the 328 today. The ZHP will come later in the week... I hope... Oh well... Saturday is already slated as "Daddy's day for cars"... My wife and I have to schedule that sort of stuff so that she can make plans with the girls...

Sooo, another day and the ZHP gets no real love. But, Saturday big changes coming! :biggrin

[cakM3]

I dropped off my ZHP and arranged to have a full interior detail to include steam cleaning the carpeting and matts. By the time I take delivery of my daily driver, the car will be completely washed, and the interior will be fresh :)

[SoCalZman]

Brand spankin' new hood Insulation. I should have taken a before picture. Amazing hot shrunken and ratty the old one became. This looks and fits so much better. Like a new pair of headlight lens for under the hood!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/18/enu3aba2.jpg

Oh, and this is going on. Anyone know off hand what type of screw is license plate? I could use new ones.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/18/ebu9aneg.jpg

[ELCID86]

Brand spankin' new hood Insulation. I should have taken a before picture. Amazing hot shrunken and ratty the old one became. This looks and fits so much better. Like a new pair of headlight lens for under the hood!





So the old ones do shrink and the new fit better? The bottom (near windshield) tabs actually stay in??



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[SoCalZman]

So the old ones do shrink and the new fit better? The bottom (near windshield) tabs actually stay in??


Totally fits as you can see. Was actually kind of a bear to get the tabs in their slots it fit so well. These things really shrink over the years.

[ELCID86]

Totally fits as you can see. Was actually kind of a bear to get the tabs in their slots it fit so well. These things really shrink over the years.

Good to know. From Dealer? What'd that run ya?


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[SoCalZman]

Good to know. From Dealer? What'd that run ya?


I think it was around 80 bucks from one of the online BMW dealers. part number: 51488193941

You reuse the plastic tabs/screws on the insulation. Be careful not to strip them! the Plastic is really soft. I rounded out one and had to use pliers to unscrew it.

[KevinC]

Full pro detail on the Z4MC. It had been over 2.5 years. Looks incredible now...

http://www.kcphotodump.net/Cars/BMW-Z4-M-Coupe/i-VRR8fBN/0/X2/DSC_0248-X2.jpg

http://www.kcphotodump.net/Cars/BMW-Z4-M-Coupe/i-rbkPBq2/0/X2/DSC_0242-X2.jpg

[das boots]

Always wanted a Z4MC. With three pedals, of course.

[NorCal-Dimitri]

Oh my lord, that Z is pure sex.


So I've been seriously considering powdercoating the 135s. I plasti dipped them today to see if I like the look.

Yay or nay? (I'll have more photos in the morning)

http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y508/dimitri1337/20140217_162623_zps242a67e4.jpg?t=1392697712

[gmurphy]

Oh my lord, that Z is pure sex.


So I've been seriously considering powdercoating the 135s. I plasti dipped them today to see if I like the look.

Yay or nay? (I'll have more photos in the morning)

http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y508/dimitri1337/20140217_162623_zps242a67e4.jpg?t=1392697712

Looks good on your car! Smoked lights and dark wheels look amazing!


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[NorCal-Dimitri]

Looks good on your car! Smoked lights and dark wheels look amazing!


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Thanks! I love how they make the brake rotors stand out.

[gmurphy]

Just realized I need foglight covers after looking at your pic haha... Does look good though.


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[Avetiso]

Oh my lord, that Z is pure sex.


So I've been seriously considering powdercoating the 135s. I plasti dipped them today to see if I like the look.

Yay or nay? (I'll have more photos in the morning)

http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y508/dimitri1337/20140217_162623_zps242a67e4.jpg?t=1392697712

I'd go with something a little lighter.

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[KevinC]

Always wanted a Z4MC. With three pedals, of course.

But of course.. that's the only way they are served. :)

[NorCal-Dimitri]

I'd go with something a little lighter.

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Something along these lines? http://instagram.com/p/kdKWPAFuCb/

[Avetiso]

Something along these lines? http://instagram.com/p/kdKWPAFuCb/
Even lighter. With a complicated design like the 135, going dark makes a lot of the details very hard to see.

A charcoal gray type color would be nice.

[stephenkirsh]

I hate black wheels. As avetiso says, they lose all details.

[NorCal-Dimitri]

Even lighter. With a complicated design like the 135, going dark makes a lot of the details very hard to see.

A charcoal gray type color would be nice.

I see what you're getting at. This shade would show the details decently: http://instagram.com/p/jRjirVFuDB/


I hate black wheels. As avetiso says, they lose all details.

I feel that way regarding matte black, but satin or gloss just looks divine in my opinion, especially on dark cars.

[Avetiso]

I see what you're getting at. This shade would show the details decently: http://instagram.com/p/jRjirVFuDB/



I feel that way regarding matte black, but satin or gloss just looks divine in my opinion, especially on dark cars.

That color is much better.

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[Imola.ZHP]

Full pro detail on the Z4MC. It had been over 2.5 years. Looks incredible now...

http://www.kcphotodump.net/Cars/BMW-Z4-M-Coupe/i-VRR8fBN/0/X2/DSC_0248-X2.jpg

Stunning...

A really good friend of mine just moved to Phoenix (I think her address is Chandler too). I need to get out there to visit her, she loves it so far.

[danewilson77]

Brand spankin' new hood Insulation. I should have taken a before picture. Amazing hot shrunken and ratty the old one became. This looks and fits so much better. Like a new pair of headlight lens for under the hood!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/18/enu3aba2.jpg

Oh, and this is going on. Anyone know off hand what type of screw is license plate? I could use new ones.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/18/ebu9aneg.jpg

We actually have a thread about the screws.

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[gmurphy]

We actually have a thread about the screws.

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Maybe this one
http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?1738-Rear-License-Plate-Screw-Size


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[oclvframe]

Maybe this one
http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?1738-Rear-License-Plate-Screw-Size


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I haven't looked at the screw thread but I mounted my pewter Georgia Tech Alumni surround using Allen-head screws. Since the lower screw holes are covered by the plate surround, I screw those in first then the plate surround. It has a clean and yet 'engineered' look with the Allen-heads! I'll try to post a picture later.

-r

[danewilson77]

Or this.

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330i-M54_3.0L/Search/SiteSearch/License_Plate_Screw/ES14927/

:)

[JupiterBMW]

Couldn't wait for my friends and Saturday... Starting my Dinan TB install...

Oh and apparently you guys are all doing something wrong... Everyone told me that the F-connector WILL break... Well, it didn't... :biggrin

[stephenkirsh]

Did you put it back on yet? :)

[Johal E32]

I haven't looked at the screw thread but I mounted my pewter Georgia Tech Alumni surround using Allen-head screws. Since the lower screw holes are covered by the plate surround, I screw those in first then the plate surround. It has a clean and yet 'engineered' look with the Allen-heads! I'll try to post a picture later.

-r

Yep, I have allen head screws as well

[SoCalZman]

Yep, I have allen head screws as well

I like this idea as it might make it more difficult to swipe the license plate frame.

And found this size in the other provided link (thanks!): 5X12mm screws with a .8 pitch.

[JupiterBMW]

Did you put it back on yet? :)

I had a new one already because everyone said it would break, so I put the new one on... Along with new upper and lower intake boots. They were actually still really soft and in good shape too though. My stuff had all been done before... :biggrin

Anyway, after a run to the parts store (didn't have any carb cleaner!) and a 2 hour break to help my wife get the girls through lunch, I'm DONE...

Only took about 2 hours of actual work, and that included removal/installation of the strut bar, the cabin air filter assembly, and about a million texts to/from Devlin in the process... Test drive to come later tonight maybe.

Either way, she got washed today too, so she at least looks good in the garage. :biggrin

[wsmeyer]

Oh and apparently you guys are all doing something wrong... Everyone told me that the F-connector WILL break... Well, it didn't... :biggrin


That just means the previous owner already broke it and replaced it.

[Lanister]

That just means the previous owner already broke it and replaced it.

Mine didn't break either and I'm pretty sure it's never been replaced. :)

And I was pretty mean to it too! :)

[ELCID86]

Oh and apparently you guys are all doing something wrong... Everyone told me that the F-connector WILL break... Well, it didn't... :biggrin
You lead a charmed life! #luckydog

[JupiterBMW]

That just means the previous owner already broke it and replaced it.
Yes exactly... 22,000 miles ago when he replaced the DISA and intake boots as well. :)


You lead a charmed life! #luckydog

I really do. Another look at the previous owner's records also show that the OFHG was done 3k miles before I purchased the car. That made me smile...



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[wsmeyer]

Yes exactly... 22,000 miles ago when he replaced the DISA and intake boots as well. :)

Nice. No stupid hose clamp facing down either I suppose

[yura]

Oh my lord, that Z is pure sex.


So I've been seriously considering powdercoating the 135s. I plasti dipped them today to see if I like the look.

Yay or nay? (I'll have more photos in the morning)

http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y508/dimitri1337/20140217_162623_zps242a67e4.jpg?t=1392697712

Not at all a fan. At the risk of breaking hearts, have to say it looks ricey. With a dark-coloured car I think you need light-coloured wheels.

[fredo]

+1. The OEM color is my favorite one.

[cakM3]

Alfredo, it depends on how the wheels are refinished. Personally...I prefer the hyperblack finish on my wheels. Not quite OEM but still looks good :thumbsup

[ELCID86]

Oh my lord, that Z is pure sex.


So I've been seriously considering powdercoating the 135s. I plasti dipped them today to see if I like the look.

Yay or nay? (I'll have more photos in the morning)

Not too bad though I think I like OEM silver better. A grey color like anthracite might look ok.

[NorCal-Dimitri]

Here's some better light.

http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y508/dimitri1337/20140218_081524_zps1e07ce84.jpg?t=1392766460

http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y508/dimitri1337/20140218_152745_zpsa7b0d77e.jpg?t=1392766267


Not at all a fan. At the risk of breaking hearts, have to say it looks ricey. With a dark-coloured car I think you need light-coloured wheels.

I feel that the matte finish does make it look cheap. I would usually like light wheels on a dark car, but I have an affinity for blue bimmers with dark wheels.


Not too bad though I think I like OEM silver better. A grey color like anthracite might look ok.

I think I might fool around with photoshop to see how anthracite looks.

[stephenkirsh]

Still not a fan, BUT, it matches the rest of the car very well.

[ELCID86]

Here's some better light.


Nope. Not a fan.

[Au1994]

OEm for me

[NorCal-Dimitri]

Still not a fan, BUT, it matches the rest of the car very well.


Nope. Not a fan.

Well damn. I kind of like them (wish they weren't matte), but I feel like my opinion might be based too much on the fact that blue, black, and dark grey are my favorite colors... :scratchinghead

I guess I'll see how anthracite or dark grey looks.

[ELCID86]

Well damn. I kind of like them (wish they weren't matte), but I feel like my opinion might be based too much on the fact that blue, black, and dark grey are my favorite colors... :scratchinghead

I guess I'll see how anthracite or dark grey looks.
Hey, in the end its your car. They do make a gloss finish: https://www.dipyourcar.com/Kit-Wheels-Gloss-Finish.html

Or flake to match JR's brakes! https://www.dipyourcar.com/Kit-Wheels-Metal-Finish.html

[Avetiso]

Well damn. I kind of like them (wish they weren't matte), but I feel like my opinion might be based too much on the fact that blue, black, and dark grey are my favorite colors... :scratchinghead

I guess I'll see how anthracite or dark grey looks.
If you ask for opinions, you'll get opinions, but it's still your car. Mod it as you see fit and keep things interesting!

[NorCal-Dimitri]

Hey, in the end its your car. They do make a gloss finish: https://www.dipyourcar.com/Kit-Wheels-Gloss-Finish.html

Or flake to match JR's brakes! https://www.dipyourcar.com/Kit-Wheels-Metal-Finish.html

Yeah, I just want to stay away from the ricey look, and my bias eyes can't see past the black and blue. :rofl
I was eyeing the gloss, but I watched a video on YT and it didn't do much.
Hmm, I think I might try what Damon did to his wheels.


If you ask for opinions, you'll get opinions, but it's still your car. Mod it as you see fit and keep things interesting!

I'm glad I got some honest ones. I'm eager to try out a dark grey :).

[gmurphy]

Yeah, I just want to stay away from the ricey look, and my bias eyes can't see past the black and blue. :rofl
I was eyeing the gloss, but I watched a video on YT and it didn't do much.
Hmm, I think I might try what Damon did to his wheels.



I'm glad I got some honest ones. I'm eager to try out a dark grey :).

I like it because your personalizing your car how you like it! Do I prefer stock color..yes.. but I do think it looks unique and matches your lights too :)


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[NorCal-Dimitri]

I like it because your personalizing your car how you like it! Do I prefer stock color..yes.. but I do think it looks unique and matches your lights too :)


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Thanks! I'll probably keep the wheels like this for a while to see if I get tired of it. From there, I'll do more experimenting. :)

[JupiterBMW]

If you ask for opinions, you'll get opinions, but it's still your car. Mod it as you see fit and keep things interesting!

I agree 100%. I have already done a few mods that I've NEVER seen before anywhere, and I'm happy with them, regardless of what others think.

That being said, I don't really like black wheels, but your car looks great in those pics. Good luck with whatever you choose!

[WOLFN8TR]

Got my BMW Performance Intake today!

Out with the Old.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/19/atu2a3et.jpg http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/19/atu5yjud.jpg

In with the New!!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/19/gusyry6y.jpg http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/19/zy5uja3a.jpg

[BCS_ZHP]

After first drive impressions Gary, you have to describe the sound & butt dyno feel...

[gmurphy]

[Q UOTE=WOLFN8TR;334124]Got my BMW Performance Intake today!

Out with the Old.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/19/atu2a3et.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/19/atu5yjud.jpg

In with the New!!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/19/gusyry6y.jpg
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Looking spiffy!



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[WOLFN8TR]

Thanks...

[Lanister]

Well done Gary!

[WOLFN8TR]

After first drive impressions Gary, you have to describe the sound & butt dyno feel...


Well done Gary!

Thanks! Well I haven't driven it yet, my 3 yr old kept me too bust tonight. :facepalm
Will report back tomorrow.

[NorCal-Dimitri]

Nice, Gary! What strut brace do you have?

[WOLFN8TR]

Nice, Gary! What strut brace do you have?

Thanks. I have Danes old Cusco Strut Brace.

[johnrando]

Nice Gary, congrats!

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[danewilson77]

Nice, Gary! What strut brace do you have?


Thanks. I have Danes old Cusco Strut Brace.

From ModBargains...

[ELCID86]

[Q UOTE=WOLFN8TR;334124]Got my BMW Performance Intake today!

Out with the Old.


In with the New!!

Looking spiffy!




Does look nice, don't it? How do you like the sound?? Can you tell any difference on the butt-dyno???

[WOLFN8TR]

Does look nice, don't it? How do you like the sound?? Can you tell any difference on the butt-dyno???

Drove it to work this morning. I noticed a difference right away. It's the same as when I installed my Sprint Booster, car feels peepier. As far as the sounds, I can kinda tell a difference cruising around. When you get on it it's noticeable especially at 3500 plus rpms.

[ELCID86]

Drove it to work this morning. I noticed a difference right away. It's the same as when I installed my Sprint Booster, car feels peepier. As far as the sounds, I can kinda tell a difference cruising around. When you get on it it's noticeable especially at 3500 plus rpms.
I agree. Same here.

[cakM3]

This morning I payed Bill for the DINAN throttle body he "had" for sale :) I also purchased an Alpine PXA-H100 Sound Processor and Alpine KTX-H100 microphone to use with my new sound processor for the ///M's stereo. :biggrin

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3%20Stereo/AlpinePXA-H100_zps0a37ed27.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3%20Stereo/PXA-H100Accessories_zpseef6baa0.jpg

And tonight I will be paying Bruce for my third BMW Performance carbon fiber strut bar (to be used on my future E46 BMW) :thumbsup

[ELCID86]

^future? Do tell.


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[Yass_ZHP]

Been offline last couple of days, too depressed to write. Long story short, went on a business trip on my wife´s car (dont like to take Heinz on long trips, specially on a business trips) my wife was driving it and an old van cut her off and it had a bent rear metallic bumper which sliced open the left fender and ripped off my entire front bumper, Im insured but the problem now is the parts, I asked for all new parts considering all the supports and clamps were ripped apart and now I have to wait for the shop to bring my parts... on the bright side now, that the car is in the shop I can get some other things done... I had recently installed the splitters and fog duct covers and done the front plate delete (gonna paint the strips now)

[cakM3]

^future? Do tell.


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When that time comes, I'll either be looking at an Interlagos Blue competition package ///M or ///M vert....

[danewilson77]

Sorry to hear Yass.

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[Yass_ZHP]

Sorry to hear Yass.

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Thanx Dane!

[ELCID86]

Yass, dude. Sorry. IRs are not fairing well. So much how high visibility. Hope everyone is ok.


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[WOLFN8TR]

Another ZHP down! Geez. Sorry to hear. Hope they fix it up good as new!

[stephenkirsh]

It's down but not out!

[cakM3]

It's down but not out!

+1

[Au1994]

Sorry to hear about the car. Glad nobody was hurt.

[Avetiso]

Sorry to hear about the car, Yass.

[328ioc]

Yass, I feel your pain......glad everyone is ok.

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[Yass_ZHP]

Thanks guys, just got a call from the shop theyre only missing a couple of things and should be able to start working on the car pretty soon.

[Johal E32]

Nothing to my car.. But my friend Ned let me drive his M3 after I detailed it. I am in love.

http://i.imgur.com/Ia7P7PZl.jpg

[WOLFN8TR]

Sweet!

[JupiterBMW]

Sitting at the dealer waiting for my car... Brought her in for the Dinan Stg 2 --> Stg 3 upgrade. :biggrin


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[gmurphy]

Sitting at the dealer waiting for my car... Brought her in for the Dinan Stg 2 --> Stg 3 upgrade. :biggrin


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Nice! I may consider doing that in the future!


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[HockeyGoon]

Thinking about pulling the trigger on some amber fog lights for my silbergrau coupe, but I need some help to see if they would look good. If anyone has ambers on their coupe please post pictures so I can see .

[gmurphy]

Changed the power steering fluid! (DIY in my build thread) Also, today I got my car licensed! Oh wait that wasn't exciting :)


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[johnrando]

@Yass, sorry to hear.
@Charlie, @Gary, @Joop, @Garry - Very nice.
@Johal - LSB M3 Vert, :drool

[JupiterBMW]

Thanks rando... :thumbsup

As much as the mods make the car a blast to drive (even more so than stock), the badge really gets all the attention... I feel like it just commands a presence. Very happy I finally got my Dinan3.

[Yass_ZHP]

Well, dropped off Heinz at the shop they got all the parts from the US getting him back on Tuesday hopefully they do a good job, I´ll post pics

[Avetiso]

Thinking about pulling the trigger on some amber fog lights for my silbergrau coupe, but I need some help to see if they would look good. If anyone has ambers on their coupe please post pictures so I can see .

I think Nivo has them. Search his name around and you'll find some pictures.

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[ELCID86]

Installed grocery bag hangers. Thanks for the idea.

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I used self tapping screws.
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[johnrando]

Cool Shawn. Where'd you get that?

[ELCID86]

Someone else here posted them here. They are VW/Audi parts. I bought mine off eBay for $5-6 each.


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[SoCalZman]

I could have sworn that BMW offered something to hold grocery bags as well somewhere in their accessory catalog. That is a very cool solution though. Very subtle.


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[ELCID86]

I could have sworn that BMW offered something to hold grocery bags as well somewhere in their accessory catalog. That is a very cool solution though. Very subtle.


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I think they do but it's pricey.


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[ELCID86]

Sorry, $9 each. http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10516


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[johnrando]

Thanks.

[Pip]

Took the car on a drive to Georgetown to scope out a couple roads. It was a pretty fun drive with some good altitude and twists. Highway 193 and 49 are fun roads and the drive is only about 2 hours there and back.

[ELCID86]

Took advantage of my wife being out of town for yoga instructor training, my 16yo studying with her friends (and making a mess in our kitchen cooking crepes (but they were good!), and the beautiful weather to get the car washed at a touchless wash and then clayed it in the garage and I'm most of the way through polishing it with M205/105 and my Griot's DA. I hope to go back over it tomorrow after church with Klasse high gloss sealant glaze. I of course am skipping the newly painted parts.

-Beer break!

[gmurphy]

Took advantage of my wife being out of town for yoga instructor training, my 16yo studying with her friends (and making a mess in our kitchen cooking crepes (but they were good!), and the beautiful weather to get the car washed at a touchless wash and then clayed it in the garage and I'm most of the way through polishing it with M205/105 and my Griot's DA. I hope to go back over it tomorrow after church with Klasse high gloss sealant glaze. I of course am skipping the newly painted parts.

-Beer break!

Very nice! +1


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[Avetiso]

Took advantage of my wife being out of town for yoga instructor training, my 16yo studying with her friends (and making a mess in our kitchen cooking crepes (but they were good!), and the beautiful weather to get the car washed at a touchless wash and then clayed it in the garage and I'm most of the way through polishing it with M205/105 and my Griot's DA. I hope to go back over it tomorrow after church with Klasse high gloss sealant glaze. I of course am skipping the newly painted parts.

-Beer break!

Awesome! Definitely in the plans for my car, and boy, does Jane need it!

I need to find a polisher, though. Not sure I want to throw down to buy one. My friend has one and he owes me a favor, so I think I'll call it in.

I'm more jealous about the crepes, though.

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[fredo]

Shawn, that sounds great. Tell you what, this Friday I will work from home. Maybe I can wash the Mini at lunch time.

[maliceM3]

Installed a newer OEM headunit , Bosch wiper blades, and a new steering coupler.

[ELCID86]

Awesome! Definitely in the plans for my car, and boy, does Jane need it!

I need to find a polisher, though. Not sure I want to throw down to buy one. My friend has one and he owes me a favor, so I think I'll call it in.

I'm more jealous about the crepes, though.


DO borrow it. I'm sure he wouldn't mind. And they were good, with a cream cheese filling, and/or Nutella and strawberries.

[stephenkirsh]

Today I washed 'er up and checked fluids and pressures. My first autocross in the ZHP is tomorrow :)

[ELCID86]

Today I washed 'er up and checked fluids and pressures. My first autocross in the ZHP is tomorrow :)

Good luck.

[Lanister]

Installed a new Duralast 94R-DLG battery. Cranking like a champ!

[stephenkirsh]

Thanks. I'm nervous. The 325 I could basically keep the gas pedal mashed down and only really worry about the front end. Not the ZHP… :)

[JupiterBMW]

Made a few changes today... Set the stance right... A little lowering and spacers to achieve a good stance. Better pics tomorrow.


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[kakashi169]

bought oem m tech 2 rocket panels

[danewilson77]

Cleaned AFE intake filter.

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[gmurphy]

Installed a new Duralast 94R-DLG battery. Cranking like a champ!

My car is on the trickle charger I think it needs a battery too. Would not crank today. Eventually cranked after I removed the key and recycled it. Maybe it was the key?


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[gmurphy]

Cleaned AFE intake filter.

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Great work!


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[Lanister]

How old is your battery?

[gmurphy]

How old is your battery?

It isn't oem and I didn't check the build date on it but it isn't new that's for sure.


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[gmurphy]

How old is your battery?

Hoping it is not a fuel pump. I will
be replacing that ASAP though. Probably time.


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[Lanister]

The battery age should be stamped on the battery. Usually MO/YY type of format. Sometimes they stamp week/year.

[gmurphy]

The battery age should be stamped on the battery. Usually MO/YY type of format. Sometimes they stamp week/year.

I will check in the morning and post an update. Hopefully it didn't eat it's battery. :) they seem to like to do that sometimes.


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[ChrisCSL#25]

What did I do for my ZHP today? I drove it! I knew it was special when I test drove it, but until you actually spend time in the seat, you really don't start to appreciate all of it's virtues. The biggest thing I noticed was the torque. I've never had a car that could pull from such low RPMs. A German friend of mine that has owned several BMWs clued me in on that. He said I wind out the gears too far (and waste gas). I've driven so many small bore cars that didn't deliver much in the way of torque and now this thing offers it willingly. Yep, I'm happy with this purchase!

[gmurphy]

What did I do for my ZHP today? I drove it! I knew it was special when I test drove it, but until you actually spend time in the seat, you really don't start to appreciate all of it's virtues. The biggest thing I noticed was the torque. I've never had a car that could pull from such low RPMs. A German friend of mine that has owned several BMWs clued me in on that. He said I wind out the gears too far (and waste gas). I've driven so many small bore cars that didn't deliver much in the way of torque and now this thing offers it willingly. Yep, I'm happy with this purchase!

Excellent! The ZHP (BMWs in general) are excellent machines. I am glad you are enjoying your new car!


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[gmurphy]

The battery age should be stamped on the battery. Usually MO/YY type of format. Sometimes they stamp week/year.

OBC shows 12.5 amps in ignition position 2. I can hear the fuel pump prime so I'm thinking the battery was weak?


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[elsanto]

Did the water pump and thermostat and an oil change over the weekend, Still need to change out my faulty secondary air pump then hopefully I'm good for a while with maintenance!

[stephenkirsh]

I autocrossed yesterday :)

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Hopefully somebody got some photos of me in it.

[johnrando]

Nice. How'd it go?

[QC_ZHP]

Nice Stephen

[stephenkirsh]

Nice. How'd it go?

Car: great!
Me: ok
Tires: terrible :(

I road in a wrx on some 140 tread street tires. Wow.

I thin the all season tires on my 325 were better than what I put on my 330. It felt like I was on butter out there. Then again, my 325 didn't have 235hp with a 3.64 diff.

[niart906]

^It's a slippery slope with AutoX. I was in the same situation last year, I was disappointed in my A/S's (which I expected) and finally ponied up for good summer rubber, and now I'm on the hunt for coils and sways this summer. Hopefully after those modifications I can stop and just enjoy the car for a while.

Also a WRX with good tires and a good driver is hard to beat, especially if it's a relatively small course.

[stephenkirsh]

I already have suspension upgrades planned. I can deal with the tires being bad. If we weren't in a drought, I'd be in an area that rains a lot (for California). About 30" a year.

I've no where to store a 2nd set of wheels. Some day, though :)

[SoCalZman]

Coded the temp gauge mod and put the new plate frame on the car

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[Avetiso]

Coded the temp gauge mod and put the new plate frame on the car

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:thumbsup

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[ELCID86]

Cool ;-)


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[Pip]

Coded the temp gauge mod and put the new plate frame on the car


You live on a steep hill.

[SoCalZman]

You live on a steep hill.

Haha, San Francisco right???? Yes it is extremely steep. Even worse than it looks in the picture because I tried to tilt the phone to level it out. Makes doing any kind of work on the car impossible more interesting (difficult!), as even things that are not round like to slide or roll away.

[fredo]

Man, what happened to the house in the background ! Oh, wait ... San Francisco. :biggrin

[Hornung418]

New roundels...with some stickers over the blue and white.

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My rear roundel was completely trashed. The whole OEM sticker had come off before I took ownership of it. Glad to have this one on there now.

[stephenkirsh]

What are the stickers supposed to be of?

[Hornung418]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Maryland

[gmurphy]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Maryland

I really like that, very unique. Well done!


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[Hornung418]

Thanks Dude!

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[Avetiso]

Thanks Dude!

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Where'd you get these made?

[Hornung418]

Where'd you get these made?
Believe it or not, the e30 community at my school gave me the hook up. Had five sets made for some MD mafia peeps.

[stephenkirsh]

Ahhhh nifty!

[LivesNearCostco]

finally installed the eBay clutch stop I bought around Christmas time. Definitely makes shifting more fun.

[gmurphy]

finally installed the eBay clutch stop I bought around Christmas time. Definitely makes shifting more fun.

Good work!


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[johnrando]

Gassed up with16 gallons of gas, only 5 miles range left - a little too close.

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[HockeyGoon]

Got these today http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/27/7erudusu.jpg

[gmurphy]

Gassed up with16 gallons of gas, only 5 miles range left - a little too close.

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I gassed up with 8 gallons! (I get bored at around $25 bucks) I hate standing their in the cold.


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[gmurphy]

Got these today http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/27/7erudusu.jpg

Sweeeettt!


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[johnrando]

That is a NICEPL8

[JupiterBMW]

Just finished doing some coding... I did both the speedo error correction and recalibration of the temp gauge for better operation. Will test drive tomorrow morning and see how the temp gauge reacts.

I did notice one thing, the car still had some heat in it from when I came home earlier tonight... When I started, the temp gauge was reading right at the top end of the blue section. As soon as I recoded, it was reading almost in the middle of the blue... So, it definitely changed and read colder than before. That is a good sign I suppose.

Aside from that, loaded her up with some fresh 93 octane... I went out of my way to a station that advertised ethanol free gas... When I pulled in, I found that the only ethanol free fuel was 90 octane, and it was waaaaay more expensive than the 93 octane. Dammit...

[johnrando]

Dang.

[JKO_ZHP]

Someone on Bimmerfest wants to buy the headers I've got. Just got quotes for shipping from UPS and FedEx......man.
I knew international shipping would be expensive, but from the looks of it, the cost of shipping is around 90% of the cost of the item itself.

Looks like it'll be on CL & the forums unless the guy is willing to pay almost 2x as much for them.

[SoCalZman]

Just finished doing some coding... I did both the speedo error correction and recalibration of the temp gauge for better operation. Will test drive tomorrow morning and see how the temp gauge reacts.

I did notice one thing, the car still had some heat in it from when I came home earlier tonight... When I started, the temp gauge was reading right at the top end of the blue section. As soon as I recoded, it was reading almost in the middle of the blue... So, it definitely changed and read colder than before. That is a good sign I suppose.

I compared my speedo to this speedo app on my phone and up to 40mph it matched. I need to try it when I have a passenger in the car to help. When you finished the temp gauge mod, did you have to reset your time and date in the nav computer?

Hey, are you going to be in SF at some point?

[JupiterBMW]

I compared my speedo to this speedo app on my phone and up to 40mph it matched. I need to try it when I have a passenger in the car to help. When you finished the temp gauge mod, did you have to reset your time and date in the nav computer?

Hey, are you going to be in SF at some point?

I will try to compare but I don't have any speedo app on my phone. I'll have to find something and download it... Yes, I did have to reset my date and time.

As for SF, not likely... I will be in SoCal though, next time I get on the ship, maybe mid April-ish....?


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[cakM3]

Today, I got a roof bow for my ///M ;)

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[bjbstewart]

I installed a cold air intake from K&N on my 2006 'vert!

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:biggrin

[stephenkirsh]

Does the top rubber seal actually make contact with the hood?

[bimmergofast]

Gassed up with16 gallons of gas, only 5 miles range left - a little too close.

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I have it on *cough* good authority that you can go for several miles with the computer saying 0 remaining.

I mean, that's what I heard...

[gmurphy]

I installed a cold air intake from K&N on my 2006 'vert!

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Good work


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[johnrando]

I have it on *cough* good authority that you can go for several miles with the computer saying 0 remaining.

I mean, that's what I heard...

Thanks for the tip. :biggrin

Looking good bjbstewart.

[bjbstewart]

Does the top rubber seal actually make contact with the hood?

good question! I'll see if I can find some clay or something to put on the seal to see if it hits or how close it comes...

[bjbstewart]

I have it on *cough* good authority that you can go for several miles with the computer saying 0 remaining.

I mean, that's what I heard...

I assume that also comes with a significant sphincter pinch as well...

[johnrando]

Besides, you don't want that bottom of the tank fuel gunking things up.

[stephenkirsh]

Just put a new fuel filter in every couple of fill ups :)

[3ZHP]

This is as good as it's going to get for the first Cool Springs Cars n Coffee tomorrow. Cleaned the leather, wiped down the interior trim, vacuumed the interior and dusted the exterior.

Now it's time for dinner and bed, then work from 9pm-7am, before heading to Franklin, TN for cars n coffee.

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[Lanister]

Job well done! Enjoy the meet!

[johnrando]

Job well done! Enjoy the meet!
+1

[Avetiso]

It's been a long, rough week of school, so I wanted to release some stress. It's been raining, so I found an empty warehouse lot and got my car sideways a bit.

The rear was harder to kick out than I thought it would be. I'm pleased with that.

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[johnrando]

Fun!

[stephenkirsh]

Get a 3.46 differential for $100 to help solve that ;)

[PirateZHP]

Get a 3.46 differential for $100 to help solve that ;)

Do want

[JupiterBMW]

Took lots of exhaust sound videos as per an email request... None of them are awesome, but a few of them get the job done... Will host and post tomorrow... Bed time!

[328ioc]

Took lots of exhaust sound videos as per an email request... None of them are awesome, but a few of them get the job done... Will host and post tomorrow... Bed time!

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[Avetiso]

Fun!
Oh, it was. That's actually the first time between my two ZHPs I've ever hooned my car. Surprise.

Get a 3.46 differential for $100 to help solve that ;)
Haha, maybe. I have a 3.38 in my garage I could swap in, but that would only help in the dry. It would make it worse in the wet, where I already have one-wheel-peel syndrome to the max. That's what made getting my car sideways a little difficult. I had to slide it because I couldn't get the car to turn around with power because I couldn't get traction.

I'd rather go with an M3 rear end, though. I have one eye open. :)

Do want
Find one! So easy to do so.

[Vas]

The zhp needs an lsd. Only way to get it to slide with an open diff is by carrying lots of speed prior to getting it sideways.

[stephenkirsh]

The zhp needs an lsd. Only way to get it to slide with an open diff is by carrying lots of speed prior to getting it sideways.

Clearly you don't have an automatic with a 3.64 :)

If the engine is warm and the tires are cold, my car's rear is swinging all over.

[johnrando]

Took lots of exhaust sound videos as per an email request... None of them are awesome, but a few of them get the job done... Will host and post tomorrow... Bed time!

Thanks Joop!

[Avetiso]

Clearly you don't have an automatic with a 3.64 :)

If the engine is warm and the tires are cold, my car's rear is swinging all over.

Well this was in the rain. I probably wouldn't hoon on dry concrete. Too much tire wear.

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[gmurphy]

Added a sticker! http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/01/7u7eju5e.jpg


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[JKO_ZHP]

Drove through the largest puddle ever today, pretty sure the entire front lip was submerged but at least no water got into the fog projectors.

[gmurphy]

Drove through the largest puddle ever today, pretty sure the entire front lip was submerged but at least no water got into the fog projectors.

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[Imola.ZHP]

^ ha, reading the post before yours and then yours made me laugh.

----

Took the new pup to the vet in the ZHP, she had not been driven since Monday.

[stephenkirsh]

LOL puddle

[Pip]

Opened my door to enter the car and flooded the car with rain fall...didn't really flood it of course, but it was raining so hard the whole drivers seat was wet with 5 seconds of the door open. I drove the Range to Truckee this evening and that was an adventure I'd prefer not to do again. It was straight snow storm with 0 road lights for a little bit. 12557

[cakM3]

Opened my door to enter the car and flooded the car with rain fall...didn't really flood it of course, but it was raining so hard the whole drivers seat was wet with 5 seconds of the door open. I drove the Range to Truckee this evening and that was an adventure I'd prefer not to do again. It was straight snow storm with 0 road lights for a little bit. 12557

Damn Sean! Where was this at? Looks like from one extreme to another....


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[Pip]

The rain was in Sacramento. We finally got the rain we've been waiting for all winter. The snow was on my way to Truckee near Tahoe (the north side of the lake). It is supposed to snow 2' in a day or two so pretty good snow fall for a terrible winter. I was very happy with the performance of the Range Rover in the snow with m+s Hankooks.

[johnrando]

That's some shot, tough to see!

[Yass_ZHP]

Well got Heinz back yesterday, around 9 pm at night b/c I was leaving this morning and not coming back till next friday the shop told me that if I saw something I didnt like they would gladly take it back and touch up anything I didnt agree with, I think they did a pretty good job but I wasnt very thorough, when I get back home Ill post some pics..

[Avetiso]

Glad to hear!

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[cakM3]

I took my ///M out for a spin before taking Sean's rear CSL diffuser off and packaging it for shipment. It turned out to be an awesome day (not too damn cold outside) and I was able to swap out the diffuser panels, clean and wax Sean's and then get it sent out to him. I know Sean is patiently waiting for this and I can't wait to see pics of this diffuser panel mounted on his ///M. :thumbsup

[danewilson77]

Detailed in and put. Back in the garage.

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[Lanister]

Pissin' rain today, so I just thought of her fondly :)

[Don Adolfo]

A set of Michelin Pilots for my M Roadster.

[stephenkirsh]

Tried to solve my rain leak by taking the panel off my door and checking the vapor barrier. It looks in good condition and there's no signs of water.

I'm out of ideas at this point. See my thread in this forum if you guys want more info.

[NorCal-Dimitri]

Changed the oil and put in a new filter today. The previous owner never mentioned that the car had H&R sway bars. Day. Made. :headbang

[johnrando]

Cool.

[PirateZHP]

Changed the oil and put in a new filter today. The previous owner never mentioned that the car had H&R sway bars. Day. Made. :headbang

Nice!

[oldzilla]

Yelled at the snow told it to stop damn it.

[johnrando]

Did it work?

[oldzilla]

Yes, but stopped to late and it us 14 degrees outside.

[stephenkirsh]

Looks like you're getting our storm out there. If it's like it was here, it'll be off on off on off on.

[Imola.ZHP]

I know I'm going agains't the family by asking this, but is there a thread for FS discussion? My ZHP turns 11 on Monday (03/03/03 build date) I've enjoyed the past nearly 8 years with her, but I'm about to be jobless for about two years while in a professional school. I'm considering prepping the car for sale (removing some mods, putting OEM wheels back on, etc, etc, etc), selling her and looking for either a newer, lower mileage ZHP or perhaps something else with roundel (CPO x5, x3, x1, 135i, etc). The only thing is, Edmunds says my car is only worth about $5700. This seems crazy LOW to me. 2003 123K 2 owner car, loaded (HK, Nav, Leather, Xenon's, sunroof, etc), complete maintenance done at 100k, fresh suspension all around. If its only worth $5700 then I'm just going to keep it. Am I missing something here?

*goes to check other car value calculator websites*

[cakM3]

Keep it…..

[Imola.ZHP]

Keep it…..

KBB said $8k, but then NADA said $6k.

I guess I'm going to have it forever, I don't think I could part ways with her for less than $10k. I guess I'll have to wait until after professional school to get my second BMW. Until then I'm going to try to soften the suspension back up, 19's ride too rough, Memphis roads are crap.

I do this every few years, have ever since I bought her. I'll snap out of it in a few days.

[johnrando]

We don't allow "feelers", but you're asking a different question, and it's a legitimate one. I agree with Charlie, what's the point in selling it if the price is THAT low? Seems too low but as euro cars get older, maint. issues, etc come into play so I think the value drops even more. Maybe then they get to the point where the become "classic"-ish and begin to rise back up in price after all the junkers are gone. I think there are probably too many poor examples available polluting the pool for pristine ones.

[stephenkirsh]

Wait, so because you'll be jobless soon, you want to sell your zhp for a lower mileage one? I don't follow. I feel like that'll be a negative cash flow situation.

If you DO want to sell, for reference, my zhp with 115k was $11,000 in October 2013. It needed $3500 in work, so you should be able to get at least $11k for yours if you set it back to OEM, I think.

[Imola.ZHP]

We don't allow "feelers", but you're asking a different question, and it's a legitimate one. I agree with Charlie, what's the point in selling it if the price is THAT low? Seems too low but as euro cars get older, maint. issues, etc come into play so I think the value drops even more. Maybe then they get to the point where the become "classic"-ish and begin to rise back up in price after all the junkers are gone. I think there are probably too many poor examples available polluting the pool for pristine ones.

Yeah, this is going to pass, thanks though!


Wait, so because you'll be jobless soon, you want to sell your zhp for a lower mileage one? I don't follow. I feel like that'll be a negative cash flow situation.

If you DO want to sell, for reference, my zhp with 115k was $11,000 in October 2013. It needed $3500 in work, so you should be able to get at least $11k for yours if you set it back to OEM, I think.

Yes, negative cash flow, making a big purchase before becoming jobless for two years, I know that sounds crazy. I have to get my house re-financed this year too (from 3 years into a 30 year into a 15 year, better interest rate, no PMI). It sounds backwards, but the payment would only go up $100/month, will save over $78,000 in interest over the life of the loan. I could pull cash from elsewhere to pay the difference in price between vehicles, but with interest rates as low as they are (1.79-1.99), might as well use someone else's money. It would be easier to buy now then next year or the year after when I have no job. I don't know how banks are about loaning money out to people with no income.

[das boots]

Looks like you're getting our storm out there. If it's like it was here, it'll be off on off on off on.

Same storm that hit the West Coast and is now travelling east across the fruited plains..........

[Hermes]

I was gonna work on the E21 today but I was just too tired to really dig into that project, yet I still managed to get one thing complete.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/2E23E3CF-6BAF-4065-9C7F-64767DFAD4B9.jpg
E21 M-Tech shifter emblem

I'll get to work on putting the car back together tomorrow as I'm itching to drive it

[midlandtech]

Same storm that hit the West Coast and is now travelling east across the fruited plains..........

Ya but it's dumping a shat ton of snow here

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[LivesNearCostco]

Changed the oil and wiper blade inserts. Will be sending sample to Blackstone. Had 7625 miles on the oil.

[jakksfor20]

Washed the sedan Friday afternoon and then the other 2 yesterday. Put the sedan on jackstands, fitted a 10mm spacer on the front to show the wife what it will look like with 10/12 combo. I then took all the wheels off and had the tires removed and sent the wheels to get refinished. Quoted $120 each and then they added a 5% discount on top of that (military). Will end up putting Toyo's back on after having Conti DWS before (what it had when we bought it).

Ordered a new washer pump for the coupe, and a new roundel for the sedan today and some other tid-bits. Dreading replacing the idler pulley on the coupe. Easy to do, but I don't feel like doing anything today.

[ELCID86]

Washed the sedan Friday afternoon and then the other 2 yesterday. Put the sedan on jackstands, fitted a 10mm spacer on the front to show the wife what it will look like with 10/12 combo. I then took all the wheels off and had the tires removed and sent the wheels to get refinished. Quoted $120 each and then they added a 5% discount on top of that (military). Will end up putting Toyo's back on after having Conti DWS before (what it had when we bought it).

Ordered a new washer pump for the coupe, and a new roundel for the sedan today and some other tid-bits. Dreading replacing the idler pulley on the coupe. Easy to do, but I don't feel like doing anything today.

Thoughts on the spacers? Pictures??

I just bought a pair of 12mm ones.


Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk.

[jakksfor20]

I didn't take any pics since it was just long enough to show my wife and then off the wheels came. It will be a marked improvement over the stock gap, but not enough that it causes any issues. I think the 12/15 combo is a pretty good fit for our cars, but I didn't want to go too extreme since this is the wife's car.

[PirateZHP]

I gave my zetchpa a wash and wax. I think they call this a "mirror finish"! 125991260012601

[Vas]

Looks great Matt. Raleigh was nice and sunny yesterday and Virginia is rainy and snow in the forecast

[ELCID86]

Very nice Matt. I love the look of a clean black car.

[gmurphy]

With the help of my step-father my car's cooling system was overhauled today. All original components (120,000 mi) except for the thermostat. But I replaced that anyway. Nothing was leaking although the radiator looked as if it had a small leak. Replaced that too! I have some pictures that will be in my build thread but we were way to focused to take pictures at every step.


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[johnrando]

Very nice Matt. I love the look of a clean black car.

+1 Beautiful!

[gmurphy]

I should get in touch with BMW because I may have the longest lasting cooling system ever :) 120,000 miles. (Don't worry replaced today) http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/03/epe6apyz.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/03/umeda4e9.jpg


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[Johal E32]

Gave the car a rather "healthy" drop today. Static, no bags although I would love bags..
Bilstein Sports, hr race springs and reinforcement plates up front. Alignment pin removed and maxed negative camber up front (not much at all, lol) . Car is low enough that most speed bumps are a struggle and my iphone 4 can rest on the side skirts or front bumper.

Et 20 225's up front
et 35 255's out back

http://i.imgur.com/wCyd0yy.jpg?1
E32 in background!

http://i.imgur.com/6nXAzgul.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/CVhtkbRl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/ZzsYFzD.jpg?1

[gmurphy]

Gave the car a rather "healthy" drop today. Static, no bags although I would love bags..
Bilstein Sports, hr race springs and reinforcement plates up front. Alignment pin removed and maxed negative camber up front (not much at all, lol) . Car is low enough that most speed bumps are a struggle and my iphone 4 can rest on the side skirts or front bumper.

Et 20 225's up front
et 35 255's out back

http://i.imgur.com/wCyd0yy.jpg?1
E32 in background!

http://i.imgur.com/6nXAzgul.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/CVhtkbRl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/ZzsYFzD.jpg?1

Looks great! Nice wagon.


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[Simmsled]

Brought her home yesterday!

http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l434/Simmsled/IMG_7815.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l434/Simmsled/IMG_7817.jpg

[gmurphy]

Brought her home yesterday!

http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l434/Simmsled/IMG_7815.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l434/Simmsled/IMG_7817.jpg

Stunning car!


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[ELCID86]

Brought her home yesterday!


Congrats!

[trancenation]

Put in some New NGK Plugs today to replace the Bosch +4's ( 1 year 6k miles) in which I was getting poor performance from. Compared to the Bosch, the NGK has a larger electrode and wider prongs. I do feel that my performance has improved with the NGKs!