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

[gmurphy]

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!

Excellent work. NGK are much better.


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[HockeyGoon]

Filled her up with some 93 then went to the movies, where there was a mustang meet in the parking lot and I parked right next to them. They asked about it and thought it was pretty cool. In case you guys don't know , I'm a pretty big ford fan also with my dad having a big collection of classic mustangs.

[Avetiso]

Filled her up with some 93 then went to the movies, where there was a mustang meet in the parking lot and I parked right next to them. They asked about it and thought it was pretty cool. In case you guys don't know , I'm a pretty big ford fan also with my dad having a big collection of classic mustangs.
Ford is the shiznit. I love the GT500 and the GT40. Newjack (Rob) is also a huge Ford guy.

2002 Ford Excursion with 280k miles sitting outside my house right now. Goodness, I love hitting boost on the 7.3. Ugh.

[PirateZHP]

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)

I'm at 164k on original cooling system... :shift

But I plan to get that project done soon!

[gmurphy]

I'm at 164k on original cooling system... :shift

But I plan to get that project done soon!

Holy.....! You need to write BMW a letter showing your record achievement.


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[PirateZHP]

Holy.....! You need to write BMW a letter showing your record achievement.


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Maybe they will be so excited that they will replace it for free!

[gmurphy]

Maybe they will be so excited that they will replace it for free!

Or they will just give you a sticker.. :) haha
"I made it _____miles before my cooling system went Kaput!


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[PirateZHP]

Or they will just give you a sticker.. :) haha
"I made it _____miles before my cooling system went Kaput!


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Will the sticker give me more hp?

[gmurphy]

Will the sticker give me more hp?

Probably around a 5+ HP gain. :)


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[az3579]

Will the sticker give me more hp?

That particular sticker is worth about 20whp.


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[PirateZHP]

Probably around a 5+ HP gain. :)


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That particular sticker is worth about 20whp.


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Writing BMW about it now! I need more horses!

[gmurphy]

Writing BMW about it now! I need more horses!

There is always cow power! http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/03/9upyhage.jpg


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[johnrando]

Looks great Johal.

[elsanto]

Diagnosed my P0411 code, found out it was the secondary air pump VALVE and not the pump itself. saved a couple hundred by doing some diagnosis :)

[danewilson77]

Nice verk.

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[JupiterBMW]

Great updates all around... Today I washed the ZHP before tucking her away for the week. I'm heading out of town for a work conference, home on Saturday... :) BUT, I made use of the Gogo in flight Wifi to order up a healthy list of parts from Turner Motorsports....

As you all know I like to tease... So, pics will come when parts arrive... :biggrin

[Imola.ZHP]

Wished her a happy 11th Birthday!

https://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t1/537335_4255753319697_907751702_n.jpg

Photo from Classic BMW's website circa April/May, 2006, purchase date was May 21st.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/t1/1486696_10201092470341527_1352489842_n.jpg

Still looking good!

Unfortunately she is stuck in the garage due to inclimate weather.

[johnrando]

Happy Car Birthday!

[JupiterBMW]

Wished her a happy 11th Birthday!

If today is your car's birthday, that means mine is one week from today... :) Hopefully the new parts will arrive for her birthday. :)

[johnrando]

Nice Joop. Curious what you have in store for it.

[danewilson77]

I had two 10 Year old zhp birthdays last month.

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[johnrando]

Happy belated. I've got some good milestones coming up later I'll post when the time comes.

[Imola.ZHP]

Got notified that my car was picked as AKG's February COTM! (a little late, but ok!)

https://www.facebook.com/akgmotorsport

A day after her birthday, woot!

http://www.akgmotorsport.com/carofmonth.php

Not on their main website yet.

[johnrando]

Awesome, congrats!

[Hornung418]

Deleted my armrest, cup holders, coin holder, smoker package and added the OEM sunglass tray.

Total cost at BMW of Bel Air was $306. New parts and more arm movement. :)

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[Hermes]

Finally

[cakM3]

Changed wheels on the ///M and adjusted my stance some more...

[Hornung418]

Finally

:rofl it took forever to pull the trigger.

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[Reckless]

Not really today but more like the last 3 weeks:

Oil change @7250 sent to Blackstone with a bill of good health:

"Amended for time on the oil. Universal averages show typical wear for the BMW M54B30 after
about 6,500 miles on the oil. After 7,000 miles on this fill, wear metals look fantastic. They were equal to or
below average, so we doubt your engine's internal parts are wearing poorly. The viscosity was on the mark
for a 0W/40 grade oil. Your sampling technique worked well since we didn't find any measurable fuel in this
sample. Taking it cold could give a false positive. The TBN was good at 3.1 since 1.0 or less is low. Check
back to establish wear trends for your BMW."

I made it to the 100K club.
Detailed engine bay
3x Headlight Restoration: Sorry for quality of picture, iphone lens is getting scratched.
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/picture.php?albumid=5062&pictureid=33573
Installed the AFE Dry Stage 1:
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/picture.php?albumid=5062&pictureid=33574
90% done on the last two year build/maintenance/datalog report should be published by the weekend: I am a information/data whore

[JKO_ZHP]

Dug through my blog and found this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=T154TJOMqDs

I can't believe this is still up - this was the video the previous owner made to advertise the car! She worked at Brecht BMW and her brother is a BMW Master Technician. That was one of the reasons why I was so willing to jump the gun and buy it, although it was grey leather, auto, had license plate holes. (Stuff I didn't want)

Looking back though I'm glad I bought it.

[gmurphy]

Dug through my blog and found this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=T154TJOMqDs

I can't believe this is still up - this was the video the previous owner made to advertise the car! She worked at Brecht BMW and her brother is a BMW Master Technician. That was one of the reasons why I was so willing to jump the gun and buy it, although it was grey leather, auto, had license plate holes. (Stuff I didn't want)

Looking back though I'm glad I bought it.

Great find! I found my video too! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uclXxS3L4Hk


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[johnrando]

Congrats on the 100K club Reckless. Nice video find Jon/Garry.

[Hermes]

Ready for the new car to show up

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/83901D4C-FAF6-4CAA-8BDB-F48D8D716993.jpg

It might be here tomorrow evening

[gmurphy]

Ready for the new car to show up

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/83901D4C-FAF6-4CAA-8BDB-F48D8D716993.jpg

It might be here tomorrow evening

Nice kit.


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[johnrando]

Now that's a nice welcome to your new home present JP!

[Hermes]

Unfortunately it required de-modding the red car a bit and finding some spare parts I had in boxes


http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/56AEAAA9-6A71-4236-AAEE-D3283E3EA9CB.jpg

[http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/DB3FE363-7CBB-4D52-9EDA-EA38683B0BF0.jpg

I'll probably swap the headlights and cubes this weekend since I can't figure out where I put my original black ones

[Hermes]

polished the cf

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/330Ci%20Mysticblau/02F49585-8301-421D-9726-00A62D670B8D.jpg

[gmurphy]

polished the cf

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/330Ci%20Mysticblau/02F49585-8301-421D-9726-00A62D670B8D.jpg

You can just ship me that later this week no biggie. :)


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[HockeyGoon]

Filled her up and gave her a good wash before I head to Florida tomorrow.

[gmurphy]

Filled her up and gave her a good wash before I head to Florida tomorrow.

Have a safe trip!


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[HockeyGoon]

Thanks it's a long 13 hour drive

[cakM3]

Ready for the new car to show up

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/83901D4C-FAF6-4CAA-8BDB-F48D8D716993.jpg

It might be here tomorrow evening

Very nice JP! Can't wait to see pics of the new ride with your Performance intake and strut bar installed! :thumbsup

[Vas]

Took the wifes ZHP and got the Virginia Inspection on it. Was able to look underneath the car while it was on the lift. Everything checked out and the undercarriage of the car is in great shape.

Only thing is that I am going to need two rear tires for it. Not sure if I want to get a new set of tires or just two. Conti DWS are pricey.

[PirateZHP]

So jelly of JP right now...

[QC_ZHP]

Took the wifes ZHP and got the Virginia Inspection on it. Was able to look underneath the car while it was on the lift. Everything checked out and the undercarriage of the car is in great shape.

Only thing is that I am going to need two rear tires for it. Not sure if I want to get a new set of tires or just two. Conti DWS are pricey.

$100 off a $400 purchase through Discount Tire's ebay store. Good up until March 14th.

http://bensbargains.net/bargain/-100-off-discount-tire-purchases-400-at-ebay-118825/

[cakM3]

Since the roads are clear and it's such a nice day outside today....I drove my ///M to work. Haven't done that in awhile....boy does it feel good to be driving with ///M Power! :thumbsup

[MiniD]

$100 off a $400 purchase through Discount Tire's ebay store. Good up until March 14th.

http://bensbargains.net/bargain/-100-off-discount-tire-purchases-400-at-ebay-118825/

So if I buy a set of tires via their eBay store, I get a $100 off?

[Hermes]

Found one of my OG chapter stickers

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/330Ci%20Mysticblau/24907525-93F0-4452-B3F7-F012AB4908D5.jpg

Will be installing in this position (appx 1cm higher) on the new car

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/330Ci%20Mysticblau/B9E12F43-BC6E-4B79-8468-CE877FDE9E7D.jpg

Like dis...

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/LG_DSC_1105.jpg

[QC_ZHP]

So if I buy a set of tires via their eBay store, I get a $100 off?

Yup, just use the code listed in the link I posted.

[KevinC]

In the shop for some sort of leak (PS hoses?), also spoke to my indy about the 4k stumble, he has the current firmware and is going to flash it for me, which SHOULD fix the stumble once and for all.. will report back on that one.

[MiniD]

Yup, just use the code listed in the link I posted.

Thanks man. You just saved me $100. :)

[QC_ZHP]

Thanks man. You just saved me $100. :)

Awesome! If you're buying a full set, you can purchase 2 tires- use the code, then purchase the other 2 and use the code again. Saving $200. It is limited to 3 uses per ID.

[das boots]

So jelly of JP right now...

Another Mystique Blue added to San Diego to arrive tonight.

[Hermes]

Z4M bushings arrived

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/330Ci%20Mysticblau/A5AE09D9-D5F7-4276-AF55-DB9A99C3175A.jpg

Reinforcement plates

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/330Ci%20Mysticblau/E4AD3017-782B-4994-A7BB-06FAFA5A546B.jpg

[PirateZHP]

Z4M bushings arrived

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/330Ci%20Mysticblau/A5AE09D9-D5F7-4276-AF55-DB9A99C3175A.jpg

Reinforcement plates

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/330Ci%20Mysticblau/E4AD3017-782B-4994-A7BB-06FAFA5A546B.jpg

JP! Did your car arrive?!?!?!?!

[stephenkirsh]

Woot z4m bushings. You'll love em.

I hope you have a press?

[QC_ZHP]

Good stuff, I need a set of those plates myself. You have a nice pile of stuff ready to go on, I like it.

[Hermes]

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/330Ci%20Mysticblau/D64AB115-5290-4E39-8AB6-781C0F2CC068.jpg

Spending the night learning from some old ladies

[stephenkirsh]

Lol nice

[328ioc]

It was actually last night but I replaced my broken clock spring and cleaned up the car a bit.

Just need to adjust the hood a little and it will be good as new.

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[KevinC]

I gotta order me a set of the Z4M bushings. If they can make the steering in my ZHP feel anything remotely like my Z4M's steering, they will be WELL worth it!

[Hermes]

Dash and shifter silver cube installed. Weighted knob with just ///M logo installed

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/330Ci%20Mysticblau/214DE3ED-FC33-40EC-AE13-104455E58577.jpg

aFe DAS, M3 oil cap, Performance intake installed

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/330Ci%20Mysticblau/720D0930-B608-4994-B05A-3046A851F4BA.jpg

Bushings, plates, M3 fuel pump baffle to be installed

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/330Ci%20Mysticblau/C72B0762-4ACB-4ED0-9ED0-05C394BF5278.jpg

Brace to be installed

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/330Ci%20Mysticblau/22D8FCF0-1CDB-4978-9B21-E81541764BBC.jpg

It will also be getting all fluids, new fuel pump, new fuel filter, and coded for one touch unlock

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/330Ci%20Mysticblau/B094F06E-521B-4481-85A5-E1E016F94A98.jpg

[johnrando]

Dude, you must be in car heaven! Nice.

[PirateZHP]

I can't handle this, JP... You now have one of the only coupes I would leave my sedan for. :drool

[Vas]

Touch choice between the two colors.

[stephenkirsh]

Manual seats?!

[///Maniak]

finally...Finally...FINALLY found a GruppeM! Only took me 10 months, ha. Well worth the wait, though. Before and after pics below (don't tease me about the dirtiness of my engine bay, it's been too cold lately to give it any attention!):

http://i.imgur.com/yGLIOxM.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/fwypdGx.jpg

[Imola.ZHP]

Two ZHP's JP?!

Congrats! Love both of those colors, my color choices (in 2006) were IR, AW, MB, luckily I got my first choice! Of course I think IR ended up being the most produced ZHP color, but I didn't know that in 2006, and I'm ok with it anyway.

----

Drove mine to work, poor car needs a bath!

[gmurphy]

finally...Finally...FINALLY found a GruppeM! Only took me 10 months, ha. Well worth the wait, though. Before and after pics below (don't tease me about the dirtiness of my engine bay, it's been too cold lately to give it any attention!):

http://i.imgur.com/yGLIOxM.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/fwypdGx.jpg

Beautiful!


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[///Maniak]

Beautiful!

Thanks! For anyone who's interested, I made sound clips of both the BMW Performance and the GruppeM. Exhaust is Eisenmann.

BMW Performance: http://audiour.com/osg1134y

GruppeM: http://audiour.com/5x2bwkj5

[Pip]

Subtle. I like the gruppe m.

[jakksfor20]

New tires (Toyo T1 Sports), 10mm/12mm spacers installed. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/08/e8ymabud.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/08/hesu6a3e.jpg


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[cakM3]

Thanks! For anyone who's interested, I made sound clips of both the BMW Performance and the GruppeM. Exhaust is Eisenmann.

BMW Performance: http://audiour.com/osg1134y

GruppeM: http://audiour.com/5x2bwkj5

I bet the sound is incredible! Congrats on the GruppeM :)

[///Maniak]

I bet the sound is incredible! Congrats on the GruppeM :)

Thanks Charlie!

[SoCalZman]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/08/7yzyseju.jpg

Intake is in. Bit of a pain but didn't take long. Took it totally apart and cleaned every piece and put in a new filter. That took part of the afternoon

[danewilson77]

New tires (Toyo T1 Sports), 10mm/12mm spacers installed. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/08/e8ymabud.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/08/hesu6a3e.jpg


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Intake is in. Bit of a pain but didn't take long. Took it totally apart and cleaned every piece and put in a new filter. That took part of the afternoon

Sweet.

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[johnrando]

Congrats

[SoCalZman]

Just did an airport run. I like the sound diff and the extra few horses.

Also installed LEDs in the trunk. Love them! I can actually see inside at night.

[JupiterBMW]

Nicely done fellas! JP, car looks great, but then again it did when I saw it last year at the reunion too!

As for me, will be home in the morning and ready to start lots of work on the ZHP... My wife said a box arrived while I was out of town. :shifty

[mimalmo]

Thanks! For anyone who's interested, I made sound clips of both the BMW Performance and the GruppeM. Exhaust is Eisenmann.

BMW Performance: http://audiour.com/osg1134y

GruppeM: http://audiour.com/5x2bwkj5



We need to get some audio outside the car.


You can just barely hear mine at 10:15 as it's drowned out by the car ahead of me. I had stock ZHP exhaust and a Gruppe M intake. It made a nice growl.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ZcqnP_lm6H4#t=614

[Hermes]

JP, car looks great, but then again it did when I saw it last year at the reunion too!

Thanks Jon! It was easy to make it look great due to the condition Preston and Bruce kept it in

[gmurphy]

We need to get some audio outside the car.


You can just barely hear mine at 10:15 as it's drowned out by the car ahead of me. I had stock ZHP exhaust and a Gruppe M intake. It made a nice growl.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ZcqnP_lm6H4#t=614

I heard ya. Nice car.


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[Imola.ZHP]

My sister totaled her 9 year old 1-owner (herself) Jetta last month. All it took was looking down for a second at the wrong time (when traffic stopped abruptly). Luckily no one was injured and the lady that she rear ended (Honda Element) lives on the same island we do (I'm in a house, she is in an apartment), so the lady even drove her home. Honda sustained $300 in damage, lol.

So we've been looking for an array of replacement vehicles, from ZHP's, to X3's, to another Jetta, new Jetta, 128i, 135i, e92 328i and ended up with a LOADED e93 328i.

So I guess the ZHP got a younger sibling today!

http://aa5.prooftopress.com/Branding/localhost/aMemphis/WebPhotos/92612_0.jpg

She is the 4th? person I have converted to BMW, one of the previous 3 went back to a Jeep, but the other two have loved their lightly used BMW's. I hope she does too!

[Avetiso]

Nice, Marcus!

[Hermes]

Factory Bluetooth transferred to the blue car

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/330Ci%20Mysticblau/6DDBCA9D-9455-4A2C-92E0-3FD8C2E7025B.jpg

Armrest delete

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/330Ci%20Mysticblau/B6EB6099-775F-4B22-BC43-62D916709755.jpg

[ELCID86]

Nice JP.

[danewilson77]

Took out windshield wiper fluid reservoir.

Installed same windshield wiper fluid reservoir.

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[SoCalZman]

12722

Beautiful day up here so I cleaned and conditioned my cars leather.

[ELCID86]

Gave her a bath and let NovaPhotog take her for a test drive.


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[ELCID86]

Beautiful day up here so I cleaned and conditioned my cars leather.

Looks good. Glad you backed in.


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[BavarianZHP]

^^^ Gorgeous shot of the ZHP!

I'm just getting ready to install some Birch trim into the car. Swapping out the silver cubes (originally had black cubes). Man, does this birch trim look AMAZING. I was blown away. It's really high gloss and appears almost brand new. 9.9 except for one scratch (on dash piece) and one crack (one gear lever). All other pieces are flawless without any broken tabs too.

I got the trim from my bro's connection in Germany. He bought the darker Birch anthracite and I opted for the light birch so both of us now have individual trims in our BMW's! PM me for prices but we got both for much less than retail... Hell, I considered it way too good of a deal to pass up!

Since I have a manual car, I'm selling the steering wheel trim and auto gear lever too. The steering wheel trim is flawless:

Excuse the iphone pics (there's some camera artifacts that produce black/dirt spots in all of the images)

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc12/Bike_enthusiast/IMG_1799_zps4f1519d3.jpg (http://s218.photobucket.com/user/Bike_enthusiast/media/IMG_1799_zps4f1519d3.jpg.html)

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc12/Bike_enthusiast/BMW%20ZHP/IMG_1784_zps14d17936.jpg (http://s218.photobucket.com/user/Bike_enthusiast/media/BMW%20ZHP/IMG_1784_zps14d17936.jpg.html)

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc12/Bike_enthusiast/BMW%20ZHP/IMG_1783_zpsa148261d.jpg (http://s218.photobucket.com/user/Bike_enthusiast/media/BMW%20ZHP/IMG_1783_zpsa148261d.jpg.html)

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc12/Bike_enthusiast/BMW%20ZHP/IMG_1782_zpsb2adda84.jpg (http://s218.photobucket.com/user/Bike_enthusiast/media/BMW%20ZHP/IMG_1782_zpsb2adda84.jpg.html)

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc12/Bike_enthusiast/BMW%20ZHP/IMG_1785_zpsf37eb0c7.jpg (http://s218.photobucket.com/user/Bike_enthusiast/media/BMW%20ZHP/IMG_1785_zpsf37eb0c7.jpg.html)

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc12/Bike_enthusiast/BMW%20ZHP/IMG_1786_zps8972a97f.jpg (http://s218.photobucket.com/user/Bike_enthusiast/media/BMW%20ZHP/IMG_1786_zps8972a97f.jpg.html)

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc12/Bike_enthusiast/BMW%20ZHP/IMG_1791_zps9751950a.jpg (http://s218.photobucket.com/user/Bike_enthusiast/media/BMW%20ZHP/IMG_1791_zps9751950a.jpg.html)

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc12/Bike_enthusiast/BMW%20ZHP/IMG_1789_zps8b53ea39.jpg (http://s218.photobucket.com/user/Bike_enthusiast/media/BMW%20ZHP/IMG_1789_zps8b53ea39.jpg.html)

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc12/Bike_enthusiast/BMW%20ZHP/IMG_1794_zpsd8e9f99d.jpg (http://s218.photobucket.com/user/Bike_enthusiast/media/BMW%20ZHP/IMG_1794_zpsd8e9f99d.jpg.html)

Again, feel free to PM me and I may be able to hook you up with some Birch for cheap!!!! Anthracite, poplar, light, blue, whatever....

:biggrin

This will go into an alcantara car!!!!!!

[Hornung418]

Whoa whoa whoa...where are you sourcing them?

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[Avetiso]

Gorgeous trim. Wow.

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[BavarianZHP]

There's a guy in Germany who likes helping enthusiasts perfect their rides. He only seeks a measly $20 (or euro... can't remember) commission fee (there's light birch steering wheel trim on ebay - I paid less than that on my WHOLE set and shipping!). It sometimes take months for him to source/find them, but my bro and I were lucky since he had opportunities to get both to us in less than a week from Germany.

[trancenation]

I was getting a tire replaced at Sears when the advisor checked my mileage and noticed the black cubed trim. He asked if I had done it myself, and I told him that the car is a ZHP. He then shook his head in approval and gave me a high five. Highlight of my day! haha

He drives an e92 328i btw...

[ELCID86]

I was getting a tire replaced at Sears when the advisor checked my mileage and noticed the black cubed trim. He asked if I had done it myself, and I told him that the car is a ZHP. He then shook his head in approval and gave me a high five. Highlight of my day! haha

He drives an e92 328i btw...

Cool!


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[JupiterBMW]

There's a guy in Germany who likes helping enthusiasts perfect their rides. He only seeks a measly $20 (or euro... can't remember) commission fee (there's light birch steering wheel trim on ebay - I paid less than that on my WHOLE set and shipping!). It sometimes take months for him to source/find them, but my bro and I were lucky since he had opportunities to get both to us in less than a week from Germany.

You and I will be talking. :thumbsup


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[BavarianZHP]

You and I will be talking. :thumbsup


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Here's a pic of my bro's anthracite:

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc12/Bike_enthusiast/IMG_1801_zps14216200.jpg (http://s218.photobucket.com/user/Bike_enthusiast/media/IMG_1801_zps14216200.jpg.html)


It's not nearly in the pristine quality my wood is in (needs to be polished), but it's still much nicer than whatever he has in his car. I myself prefer the lighter color in a black car.

[stephenkirsh]

Took out windshield wiper fluid reservoir.

Installed same windshield wiper fluid reservoir.

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Rofl what?

[stephenkirsh]

Today I autocrossed at Sonoma Raceway. At lunch we got 6 medium speed "parade" laps on the NASCAR road course :)

Videos in our Autocross thread (eventually)

Pretty epic day out there. The morning was full of advanced racers on the road circuit. Everything from 911s to Radicals. There was some serious money there. I even saw one of the drivers getting a massage. There was like...a spa set up in the dude's personal pit area.

[Lanister]

Someone is taking it a bit too seriously ;)

[johnrando]

WTF!!!!?????? Anthracite birch! I've been looking for that forever. PM'ed! (You're brother's looks a little iffy though, I'd like mine polished like yours is).

@ JP Nice work.

@ Marcus, not a bad trade up! :)

[ken]

I may be a bit anal.

Today I cleaned out the garage with the leaf blower (ZHP parked down the street), then vacuumed all the dirt in the grooves of the concrete in the garage so my new ZHP won't get any dust or sit on any dirt at night. Then I pressure washed the drive way including any dirt and gunk in all the grooves so my ZHP doesn't need to drive over that crap to get to the garage.

Tomorrow I get to clean my wife's Tahoe so my ZHP doesn't have to look at the disgrace that it is... finger prints on every surface, treating it like a mobile coat closet. Despicable.

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[Avetiso]

:rofl at the Tahoe comment. Hilarious.

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[JupiterBMW]

I may be a bit anal.

Today I cleaned out the garage with the leaf blower (ZHP parked down the street), then vacuumed all the dirt in the grooves of the concrete in the garage so my new ZHP won't get any dust or sit on any dirt at night. Then I pressure washed the drive way including any dirt and gunk in all the grooves so my ZHP doesn't need to drive over that crap to get to the garage.

Tomorrow I get to clean my wife's Tahoe so my ZHP doesn't have to look at the disgrace that it is... finger prints on every surface, treating it like a mobile coat closet. Despicable.

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When you take it a step further and high gloss epoxy coat the floor and paint the garage walls alpine white to match, give me a call. :thumbsup nice werk!


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[JupiterBMW]

Car is on jack stands, all wheels off, disassembly has begun. The project?? Brakes...

I ordered a full Turner Motorsport package recently...

StopTech Cross Drilled rotors
StopTech SS lines
StopTech street performance pads
New sensors
ATE Type 200 fluid
new front calipers
TMS brass caliper guide bushings

I will also be painting the calipers black to give them a clean look. Along with this, I'll be pulling the rear fenders a bit so that I can squeeze the 10mm spacers back there. And then a full detail and Leatherique treatment...

All this before I head to Sebring on Thursday... :facepalm

[gmurphy]

Car is on jack stands, all wheels off, disassembly has begun. The project?? Brakes...

I ordered a full Turner Motorsport package recently...

StopTech Cross Drilled rotors
StopTech SS lines
StopTech street performance pads
New sensors
ATE Type 200 fluid
new front calipers
TMS brass caliper guide bushings

I will also be painting the calipers black to give them a clean look. Along with this, I'll be pulling the rear fenders a bit so that I can squeeze the 10mm spacers back there. And then a full detail and Leatherique treatment...

All this before I head to Sebring on Thursday... :facepalm

Fantastic work. Stop by my house my car is waiting :) just kidding.


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[JupiterBMW]

Fantastic work. Stop by my house my car is waiting :) just kidding.


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I would but I forgot I have to change the oil too...


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[gmurphy]

I would but I forgot I have to change the oil too...


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Darn it :)


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[Hermes]

Put the aFe on the red car for now

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/10/su7u6e7a.jpg

[gmurphy]

Put the aFe on the red car for now

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/10/su7u6e7a.jpg

Wonderful!


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[danewilson77]

Car is on jack stands, all wheels off, disassembly has begun. The project?? Brakes...

I ordered a full Turner Motorsport package recently...

StopTech Cross Drilled rotors
StopTech SS lines
StopTech street performance pads
New sensors
ATE Type 200 fluid
new front calipers
TMS brass caliper guide bushings

I will also be painting the calipers black to give them a clean look. Along with this, I'll be pulling the rear fenders a bit so that I can squeeze the 10mm spacers back there. And then a full detail and Leatherique treatment...

All this before I head to Sebring on Thursday... :facepalm

Just as a heads up for the future, I think Ray (Smilez- member here) sells this same exact stuff at pretty deep discounts, and it helps him out.

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[Avetiso]

Just as a heads up for the future, I think Ray (Smilez- member here) sells this same exact stuff at pretty deep discounts, and it helps him out.

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+1 unbeatable pricing from Ray. Can't wait to talk to him again.

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[Avetiso]

Put the aFe on the red car for now

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/10/su7u6e7a.jpg

How's fitment? Mine doesn't fit too well.

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[///Maniak]

We need to get some audio outside the car.


You can just barely hear mine at 10:15 as it's drowned out by the car ahead of me. I had stock ZHP exhaust and a Gruppe M intake. It made a nice growl.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ZcqnP_lm6H4#t=614

Good call. Once it's nicer outside I'll see what I can do.

I noticed me and my M3 at 2:50, thanks for posting that video. Your car was looking great, as always.


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[Hermes]

How's fitment? Mine doesn't fit too well.

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I don't like the shield. The shield on the Stage 2 looks better designed, otherwise I like it

[Vas]

Some things I did on the wife's car include removing some horrible fm transmitter that was installed by the previous owner to use as an aux input. Then removed all of the exterior door/fender trim since it was all coming off. Going to just buy all new trim with clips.

[ELCID86]

How's fitment? Mine doesn't fit too well.

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The one I put on Colin's car seemed to be fine iirc.


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[LivesNearCostco]

Yesterday I read and cleared a P0171 code (Bank 1 too lean) and cleaned my MAF sensor. A few weeks ago I got a similar code like P0174 but just cleared it without fixing anything. One possibility is the aFe blue (oiled) filter is contaminating the MAF. I've had the aFe for about 15 months and have received lean codes 3 or 4 times. Another possibility is the lower intake boot has cracked (I replaced it 3 years ago) or air is leaking in through my DISA or CCV. DISA has the GAS upgrade but CCV might be original (nearly 11 years old). Next step in that area is replace the CCV and associated 4 hoses. At that time I'll inspect the lower intake boot, clean the IACS (cleaned 2 or 3 years ago) and clean the throttle body (never cleaned AFAIK).

Yesterday I was at my daughter's school helping build or paint the set for an upcoming musical, when we had to take a break to let some paint dry. I went home, cleared the code, cleaned the MAF, and went back to the school to help clean up the painting supplies.

Today I replaced the rear stainless braided brake lines (from ECS Tuning) with new BimmerWorld stainless brake lines. The ECS rear lines were a little too short and the BW ones are significantly longer--I will measure both and post the details in the Brakes section. No visible signs of failure on the ECS Tuning lines, just figured 3 years is a reasonable replacement interval, especially since some weight is hanging on them whenever I let the suspension droop fully with disconnected shocks. That shouldn't be a problem with the longer BimmerWorld lines. Next step is replace front brake lines.

Also rebuilt rear calipers with Ate rebuild kits, which contain just a new O-ring and dust boot. They were $25 each from BimmerWorld and while I appreciate their presumed high quality, I noticed RockAuto sells Centric kits for $4 each, and O'Reilly/Kragen sells their own brand (BrakeBest) for $3.50 each. Stop! Yes I know it's the brakes, but when I rebuild the fronts I'll probably get the Centric kits. Rear pistons were in great shape, and in fact I'm not sure they even needed a rebuild. My rear inner brake pads wear faster than the rear outer during track days and one side wore faster than the other so I suspected sticky calipers.

[Lanister]

Yesterday I read and cleared a P0171 code (Bank 1 too lean) and cleaned my MAF sensor. A few weeks ago I got a similar code like P0174 but just cleared it without fixing anything. One possibility is the aFe blue (oiled) filter is contaminating the MAF. I've had the aFe for about 15 months and have received lean codes 3 or 4 times. Another possibility is the lower intake boot has cracked (I replaced it 3 years ago) or air is leaking in through my DISA or CCV. DISA has the GAS upgrade but CCV might be original (nearly 11 years old). Next step in that area is replace the CCV and associated 4 hoses. At that time I'll inspect the lower intake boot, clean the IACS (cleaned 2 or 3 years ago) and clean the throttle body (never cleaned AFAIK).

Yesterday I was at my daughter's school helping build or paint the set for an upcoming musical, when we had to take a break to let some paint dry. I went home, cleared the code, cleaned the MAF, and went back to the school to help clean up the painting supplies.

Today I replaced the rear stainless braided brake lines (from ECS Tuning) with new BimmerWorld stainless brake lines. The ECS rear lines were a little too short and the BW ones are significantly longer--I will measure both and post the details in the Brakes section. No visible signs of failure on the ECS Tuning lines, just figured 3 years is a reasonable replacement interval, especially since some weight is hanging on them whenever I let the suspension droop fully with disconnected shocks. That shouldn't be a problem with the longer BimmerWorld lines. Next step is replace front brake lines.

Also rebuilt rear calipers with Ate rebuild kits, which contain just a new O-ring and dust boot. They were $25 each from BimmerWorld and while I appreciate their presumed high quality, I noticed RockAuto sells Centric kits for $4 each, and O'Reilly/Kragen sells their own brand (BrakeBest) for $3.50 each. Stop! Yes I know it's the brakes, but when I rebuild the fronts I'll probably get the Centric kits. Rear pistons were in great shape, and in fact I'm not sure they even needed a rebuild. My rear inner brake pads wear faster than the rear outer during track days and one side wore faster than the other so I suspected sticky calipers.

That's a lot of good work done! Top job!

11 years on the original CCV is a no-brainer to replace. I had only 9 years on mine (92k mi) and it was toast. All hoses simply crumbled in my hands. It's likely that there's a possible leak due to that. While you're down there, I also suggest cleaning the idle control valve (ICV), you'll be removing it anyways. ICV tends to get sticky with the gunk. Let me know if you've got questions about this job. I've done mine a few months ago so it's all still fresh in my mind. Also, that's a good time to do the Oil Filter Housing Gasket (if you haven't already). To do the CCV, especially the winter version, you need room to wiggle things together. Removing the alternator really helps for that. With alternator out of the way, the OFHG is only 6 bolts away.

[JupiterBMW]

Brake upgrade is well underway... Still waiting for the rear rotors to arrive, but I've got the calipers all off, and the old rotors all off. New front rotors are on, and starting to clean up brakes. Also picked up the new front calipers yesterday, going to paint all calipers today and then get them installed. The hardest part of doing brakes is getting my wife to agree to helping me bleed them... :facepalm

[Tnhl1989]

I'm sure your daughter won't mind helping :p

[ELCID86]

I'm sure your daughter won't mind helping :p
That could be fun to watch!

[JupiterBMW]

I'm sure your daughter won't mind helping :p

Hah, she does love to be in Daddy's car...

[johnrando]

You're gonna love those, nice get Joop. Def pics when you can.

@JP - nice intake, car's really getting the A+ treatment quick! :)

As for my car, Happy Birthday to Ness! 8 years old today. A couple of other milestones coming up this year.

[Avetiso]

Happy birthday!

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[midlandtech]

Brake upgrade is well underway... Still waiting for the rear rotors to arrive, but I've got the calipers all off, and the old rotors all off. New front rotors are on, and starting to clean up brakes. Also picked up the new front calipers yesterday, going to paint all calipers today and then get them installed. The hardest part of doing brakes is getting my wife to agree to helping me bleed them... :facepalm

Need a pressure bleeder

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[Imola.ZHP]

As for my car, Happy Birthday to Ness! 8 years old today. A couple of other milestones coming up this year.

HBD!

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I'm finally starting to scratch the surface on coding, enough of my close friends and family have BMW's now that it makes sense. My sisters new (to her) e93 328i has comfort access, but it's not working. Hoping I can find enough info to save the expense of taking it to the dealer to have the keys re-coded. The car has 3 verified comfort access key-fobs, we think perhaps one of the original keys got lost and someone ordered two replacements. Perhaps whomever coded the keys did not realize the car had comfort access and did not code them as such.

I really need some help though, who are the coding guru's on this board? Shoot me some PM's please! I found a BMW Coding Forum, but I think a company that sells a cable for $100ea is sponsoring that site. I'm wondering about all of these other cables that are a lot less expensive (~$30-$40 on amazon and ebay). Do any of you coding guru's use Mac's? I'm using a mid 2010 13" MBP running Mavericks, what is the easiest way to get XP on here to be able to use NCS Expert?

I've searched the site, but its a little crazy, one thread will have info and then someone will post a link to another thread, which will have some good info but then another link to another thread and so on and so forth. Would a "Coding" sub-forum be worth it on this site? To collect and organize all of the threads? Maybe I'm searching using the wrong terms?

THANKS!

[328ioc]

I am just starting as well and I would highly recommend the setup from Bccables.com

Its 75 bucks and it has a one click install that is super easy and its guaranteed to work.

Unlike the hit or miss 30 dollar cables and the free software downloads.

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[LivesNearCostco]

Giya, thanks for the tips. I did clean the ICV and replace the OFHG 3.5 years ago but didn't remove or clean the thottle body at the time. The last owner said he didn't replace the CCV, but the hoses I can see do not appears to be falling apart so it's possible they were replaced by the previous owner between 2006-2009, making it 5-8 years old. When I do the CCV I will probably remove the alternator first. I don't think I could have a large vacuum leak or I would get codes all the time, but maybe there is a small one in the CCVor around the lower intake boot (cracked or I didn't reinstall it correctly last time I removed it).

Suggestions on best place to get the cold weather CCV and hoses? Best deal I've seen so far seems to be at GetBMWParts.com; ECS Tuning has convenient kits; AutoHausAZ requires me to order all the pieces individually.


That's a lot of good work done! Top job!

11 years on the original CCV is a no-brainer to replace. I had only 9 years on mine (92k mi) and it was toast. All hoses simply crumbled in my hands. It's likely that there's a possible leak due to that. While you're down there, I also suggest cleaning the idle control valve (ICV), you'll be removing it anyways. ICV tends to get sticky with the gunk. Let me know if you've got questions about this job. I've done mine a few months ago so it's all still fresh in my mind. Also, that's a good time to do the Oil Filter Housing Gasket (if you haven't already). To do the CCV, especially the winter version, you need room to wiggle things together. Removing the alternator really helps for that. With alternator out of the way, the OFHG is only 6 bolts away.

[gmurphy]

Giya, thanks for the tips. I did clean the ICV and replace the OFHG 3.5 years ago but didn't remove or clean the thottle body at the time. The last owner said he didn't replace the CCV, but the hoses I can see do not appears to be falling apart so it's possible they were replaced by the previous owner between 2006-2009, making it 5-8 years old. When I do the CCV I will probably remove the alternator first. I don't think I could have a large vacuum leak or I would get codes all the time, but maybe there is a small one in the CCVor around the lower intake boot (cracked or I didn't reinstall it correctly last time I removed it).

Suggestions on best place to get the cold weather CCV and hoses? Best deal I've seen so far seems to be at GetBMWParts.com; ECS Tuning has convenient kits; AutoHausAZ requires me to order all the pieces individually.

Check you bmwmercedesparts.com they usually have the lowest prices on most things. I would use ECS as a reference for the part numbers and plug them into which ever supplier you end up going with. Make sure you get the upgraded dipstick too. :)


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[Lanister]

Hoses may not appear to be brittle while installed but once you start taking them out they will very likely easily crack. Having done the CCV, I just don't see why anyone would decide to replace the hoses and not the CCV itself; especially since it's known to be such a weak point and it's relatively inexpensive. Installing the hoses alone requires you to unscrew the CCV from its mounting points so that you can manipulate it to twist-lock the upper hose. So based on what you've described about your car's history, it's more likely that your CCV system still largely original.

I went ahead and bought the full winter kit from ECS, it came with throttle body gasket and other little things that you wouldn't think to replace otherwise. I was making a big order so it seemed reasonable to pay a bit more than other sites and save on combined shipping.

Definitely a good call to remove the alternator. It will surely help you install the CCV and you'll also see how your OFHG is holding up.


Giya, thanks for the tips. I did clean the ICV and replace the OFHG 3.5 years ago but didn't remove or clean the thottle body at the time. The last owner said he didn't replace the CCV, but the hoses I can see do not appears to be falling apart so it's possible they were replaced by the previous owner between 2006-2009, making it 5-8 years old. When I do the CCV I will probably remove the alternator first. I don't think I could have a large vacuum leak or I would get codes all the time, but maybe there is a small one in the CCVor around the lower intake boot (cracked or I didn't reinstall it correctly last time I removed it).

Suggestions on best place to get the cold weather CCV and hoses? Best deal I've seen so far seems to be at GetBMWParts.com; ECS Tuning has convenient kits; AutoHausAZ requires me to order all the pieces individually.

[feytr]

Not for my car but I made good thing on my jacket :)

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[LivesNearCostco]

True dat! I have no plans to do only the hoses and don't know anyone who would. Well maybe once I read about someone replacing just two of the CCV hoses without replacing the CCV itself on the grounds that one of them is the most likely one to fail. And I think maybe 2 can be replaced without dismounting the CCV. I meant that it's possible the guy who owned it roughly 2006-2009 might have had both the CCV and associated hoses replaced before he totaled it in 2009.

I just ordered the cold weather CCV from GetBMWParts.com (Tischer). ECS was cheaper if you also want the throttle body gasket and lower intake boot, but since I have those already, Tischer was about $10 cheaper than ECS and $2 cheaper than BMWMErcedesParts.com


Having done the CCV, I just don't see why anyone would decide to replace the hoses and not the CCV itself; especially since it's known to be such a weak point and it's relatively inexpensive. Installing the hoses alone requires you to unscrew the CCV from its mounting points so that you can manipulate it to twist-lock the upper hose. So based on what you've described about your car's history, it's more likely that your CCV system still largely original.

I went ahead and bought the full winter kit from ECS, it came with throttle body gasket and other little things that you wouldn't think to replace otherwise. I was making a big order so it seemed reasonable to pay a bit more than other sites and save on combined shipping.

Definitely a good call to remove the alternator. It will surely help you install the CCV and you'll also see how your OFHG is holding up.

[danewilson77]

Not for my car but I made good thing on my jacket :)

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Looks nice, but please let this serve as a reminder to all that the zhpmafia logo is trademarked.

Permission must be obtained prior to reproduction, distribution, etc....

Thanks.

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[feytr]

I didn't know that I'm so sorry, I can remove it ?


Looks nice, but please let this serve as a reminder to all that the zhpmafia logo is trademarked.

Permission must be obtained prior to reproduction, distribution, etc....

Thanks.

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[danewilson77]

No problem. Just a reminder.

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[Vas]

Finally washed it by hand. Watch it will rain now.

[328ioc]

Leveled my passenger side headlight.

It was a bit off after the body shop installed it.

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[feytr]

No problem. Just a reminder.

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Thank you boss. Absolutely !

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[Avetiso]

Finally washed it by hand. Watch it will rain now.
Just happened to me.

[Dearg-due]

Thank you boss. Absolutely !

It wasn't until I looked at your patch that I realized that there are a couple of wiseguys making up the m in .com in zhpmafia.com.

Huh, well so there are!

Funny the things we overlook that are right in front of us ...

[gmurphy]

Took her for a nice night drive. Weather was great. I had the windows down and prayed for them to go up. :rofl http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/11/me4a7ysy.jpg


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[Avetiso]

Took her for a nice night drive. Weather was great. I had the windows down and prayed for them to go up. :rofl http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/11/me4a7ysy.jpg


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Every. Freaking. Time.

[gmurphy]

Every. Freaking. Time.

Haha " :roundel life "


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[Lanister]

WIN :thumbsup


True dat! I have no plans to do only the hoses and don't know anyone who would. Well maybe once I read about someone replacing just two of the CCV hoses without replacing the CCV itself on the grounds that one of them is the most likely one to fail. And I think maybe 2 can be replaced without dismounting the CCV. I meant that it's possible the guy who owned it roughly 2006-2009 might have had both the CCV and associated hoses replaced before he totaled it in 2009.

I just ordered the cold weather CCV from GetBMWParts.com (Tischer). ECS was cheaper if you also want the throttle body gasket and lower intake boot, but since I have those already, Tischer was about $10 cheaper than ECS and $2 cheaper than BMWMErcedesParts.com

[gmurphy]

True dat! I have no plans to do only the hoses and don't know anyone who would. Well maybe once I read about someone replacing just two of the CCV hoses without replacing the CCV itself on the grounds that one of them is the most likely one to fail. And I think maybe 2 can be replaced without dismounting the CCV. I meant that it's possible the guy who owned it roughly 2006-2009 might have had both the CCV and associated hoses replaced before he totaled it in 2009.

I just ordered the cold weather CCV from GetBMWParts.com (Tischer). ECS was cheaper if you also want the throttle body gasket and lower intake boot, but since I have those already, Tischer was about $10 cheaper than ECS and $2 cheaper than BMWMErcedesParts.com

Good work!


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[johnrando]

Mini West get together, meeting 'Oli' from KY for the first time.

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William, me, 'Oli', Kevin.

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[Lanister]

Stud muffins...

[3ZHP]

Mini West get together, meeting 'Oli' from KY for the first time.

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William, me, 'Oli', Kevin.

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This family gets closer every day.


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[JupiterBMW]

Mini West get together, meeting 'Oli' from KY for the first time.

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William, me, 'Oli', Kevin.

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Awesome, looks very familiar... :biggrin Glad you guys got to hang out and have a send off for Riker! :thumbsup

[JupiterBMW]

I actually didn't get a chance to post, but yesterday was my car's 11th birthday... She's aging a bit, but you'd never know it by looking at her! How did she celebrate???

Like dis...

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/2003%20330i%20ZHP%20Pics/Car%20Pics/IMG_2276-Version2.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/jdinisio/media/2003%20330i%20ZHP%20Pics/Car%20Pics/IMG_2276-Version2.jpg.html)

Getting a full brake package, an oil change, and pulling the rear fenders to try and fit 10mm spacers... And then a full detail... All by Thursday... :facepalm

[ELCID86]

Awesome, looks very familiar... :biggrin Glad you guys got to hang out and have a send off for Riker! :thumbsup
+1

[Smilez]

Car is on jack stands, all wheels off, disassembly has begun. The project?? Brakes...

I ordered a full Turner Motorsport package recently...

StopTech Cross Drilled rotors
StopTech SS lines
StopTech street performance pads
New sensors
ATE Type 200 fluid
new front calipers
TMS brass caliper guide bushings

I will also be painting the calipers black to give them a clean look. Along with this, I'll be pulling the rear fenders a bit so that I can squeeze the 10mm spacers back there. And then a full detail and Leatherique treatment...

All this before I head to Sebring on Thursday... :facepalm

if you dont mind me asking how much did you pay.

[danewilson77]

Awesome, looks very familiar... :biggrin Glad you guys got to hang out and have a send off for Riker! :thumbsup


I actually didn't get a chance to post, but yesterday was my car's 11th birthday... She's aging a bit, but you'd never know it by looking at her! How did she celebrate???

Like dis...

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/2003%20330i%20ZHP%20Pics/Car%20Pics/IMG_2276-Version2.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/jdinisio/media/2003%20330i%20ZHP%20Pics/Car%20Pics/IMG_2276-Version2.jpg.html)

Getting a full brake package, an oil change, and pulling the rear fenders to try and fit 10mm spacers... And then a full detail... All by Thursday... :facepalm

Nice fella's.

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[cakM3]

I actually didn't get a chance to post, but yesterday was my car's 11th birthday... She's aging a bit, but you'd never know it by looking at her! How did she celebrate???

Like dis...

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/2003%20330i%20ZHP%20Pics/Car%20Pics/IMG_2276-Version2.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/jdinisio/media/2003%20330i%20ZHP%20Pics/Car%20Pics/IMG_2276-Version2.jpg.html)

Getting a full brake package, an oil change, and pulling the rear fenders to try and fit 10mm spacers... And then a full detail... All by Thursday... :facepalm

Very nice Jon!

[Avetiso]

Car looks great, Jon.

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[johnrando]

Looking good Jon, love all the luv your car is getting. Oh, and Happy Car Birthday.

[Imola.ZHP]

I am just starting as well and I would highly recommend the setup from Bccables.com

Its 75 bucks and it has a one click install that is super easy and its guaranteed to work.

Unlike the hit or miss 30 dollar cables and the free software downloads.

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Nice! Thanks! I'll probably go this route to get started.


I actually didn't get a chance to post, but yesterday was my car's 11th birthday... She's aging a bit, but you'd never know it by looking at her! How did she celebrate???

Like dis...

Getting a full brake package, an oil change, and pulling the rear fenders to try and fit 10mm spacers... And then a full detail... All by Thursday... :facepalm

H(late)BD! Mine spent her 11th birthday in the garage too, not dis-assemble, just iced in. My future mother in law was in Florida so (thankfully) I had her Honda Pilot to get around in.
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Still doing research on coding, ugh. Why do zee Germans make it so difficult? I bet it all makes perfect sense to them. Got a Y-cable ordered for the sisters e93, now she'll just need a 30pin to lightening adapter to get her iPhone 5S to play nicely with her CIC nav. Unfortunately her 2009 equipment doesn't do bluetooth streaming, oh well, one cable isn't so bad to hook up.

[JupiterBMW]

Nice! Thanks! I'll probably go this route to get started.



H(late)BD! Mine spent her 11th birthday in the garage too, not dis-assemble, just iced in. My future mother in law was in Florida so (thankfully) I had her Honda Pilot to get around in.
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Still doing research on coding, ugh. Why do zee Germans make it so difficult? I bet it all makes perfect sense to them. Got a Y-cable ordered for the sisters e93, now she'll just need a 30pin to lightening adapter to get her iPhone 5S to play nicely with her CIC nav. Unfortunately her 2009 equipment doesn't do bluetooth streaming, oh well, one cable isn't so bad to hook up.

You don't need the BMW Y cable, even though they say you do. We use the regular Apple USB to lightning cable, and it worked perfectly. Charges and plays no problem.


iPhone 5S. Tapatalk Pro. BOOM

[johnrando]

Awesome, looks very familiar... :biggrin Glad you guys got to hang out and have a send off for Riker! :thumbsup

It should, lol. 'Oli' was staying across the street from there for his conference. It was nice to have a send off for Kevin.

[Yass_ZHP]

Well I got Heinz back as I had mentioned last week but after coming back home and going through the work very thoroughly I found a couple of things I didnt like specificly with the bumper alignment both vertically and horizontally, didnt like the fact that they didnt clean up all the residue from the polishing on some of the edges, so I took it back on friday and getting it back today, hope Im happy with the job. Will post pics later on....

[Hornung418]

Pulled the roof mouldings. Wrapping them in gloss black vinyl. I'm too lazy to sand them down to remove the clear coat imperfections but this will be miles better than previous.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/12/2ubygahy.jpg

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[328ioc]

Pulled the roof mouldings. Wrapping them in gloss black vinyl. I'm too lazy to sand them down to remove the clear coat imperfections but this will be miles better than previous.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/12/2ubygahy.jpg

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I need to do this. My clear just started peeling up there. :-(

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[Hornung418]

It would've made sense to get them painted when you were in for a repairs. They pop off with little difficulty. The forward passenger covering seemed to be glued into place. It was a bitch to remove it and not break anything. I'm known for being impatient and losing or breaking things lol but I manage.

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[328ioc]

It would've made sense to get them painted when you were in for a repairs. They pop off with little difficulty. The forward passenger covering seemed to be glued into place. It was a bitch to remove it and not break anything. I'm known for being impatient and losing or breaking things lol but I manage.

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Yeah I didn't think about in until after.

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[Imola.ZHP]

You don't need the BMW Y cable, even though they say you do. We use the regular Apple USB to lightning cable, and it worked perfectly. Charges and plays no problem.


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Maybe in your F30, not in this '09 e93. We didn't even know what a "Y" cable was until we tried it and nothing happened, no charging, nothing. They must have changed something between then and now.

[JupiterBMW]

Maybe in your F30, not in this '09 e93. We didn't even know what a "Y" cable was until we tried it and nothing happened, no charging, nothing. They must have changed something between then and now.

Hmm this was actually in the F25 X3, but it could be an F series thing vs the E series.


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[tkundhi]

Ordered the following stuff today. The year's first driving event is next week at COTA, Austin, TX.

HT-10 brake pads
New rotors. F&R. Taking as spares. The original rotors have 69k miles on them. Thickness is fine but I'm concerned about heat cracks developing.
245/35 18 - Michelin Pilot Super Sports

I am searching desperately for a set of AG M359 18x8.5 et35 square setup. Everyone seems to be sold out. I've spoke to just about every online retailer and Avant Garde. A container is suppose to arrive in port tomorrow. It is going to be real close if I can get the wheels delivered in time.

t.

[bshovers]

Pulled the roof mouldings. Wrapping them in gloss black vinyl. I'm too lazy to sand them down to remove the clear coat imperfections but this will be miles better than previous.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/12/2ubygahy.jpg

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How easy was this DIY I'm thinking about doing the same thing.

[Stu]

Prepping to sell. It's bittersweet, but I have to admit I'll probably feel better pretty fast once I hop into the new car :P

[Hornung418]

How easy was this DIY I'm thinking about doing the same thing.

I will take a few pics of the process tomorrow. It's quite simple. I thought they were glued in but its actually just clipped in place.

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[bshovers]

12775
I will take a few pics of the process tomorrow. It's quite simple. I thought they were glued in but its actually just clipped in place.

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What product did you use? As you can see in the picture of the car I'm purchasing its missing a piece of trim. I want to find a parted out 330i and pass on waiting for a zhp to pop up where I can get the glossy trim. Basically I want to get the stock trim and just make it look glossy the the oem zhp trim.

[Hornung418]

Damn...you can order the trim piece from the dealer and it is easy to replace.

However you can probably replace it with a wrapped piece from any e46 sedan.

I used some gloss black vinyl from bmwshadowline.com. I bought the roll about 2 years ago.

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[ELCID86]

Damn...you can order the trim piece from the dealer and it is easy to replace.

However you can probably replace it with a wrapped piece from any e46 sedan.

I used some gloss black vinyl from bmwshadowline.com. I bought the roll about 2 years ago.

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I think the OE shadowline is pretty pricey. That's why he's looking. This might be a nice alternative at least in the interim. And there's always plastidip for a quick cheap fix--though it will most likely be flat. #dontstartflaming :-D

[Hornung418]

$198.37 from ECSTuning.com.

I would just add it into your purchase costs. Although I can see the apprehension in doing so.

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[JupiterBMW]

Well, another day and another good bit of work completed. I finished the brakes today, had the wifey help me bleed them. Also took care of the oil change... I started the detail, mostly the trunk area and under the hood. Then I detail sprayed the whole car and will start on the polishing tomorrow. In addition to all that, I test fit some spacers to stick my ass end out a little bit... Not gonna happen... Will have to see what other size spacers I can locate.

[midlandtech]

Gave it a wash and a quick detail before settling down to study for board exams... The temp went from 70's and beautiful to 30's and sleet this evening so looks like it was all for not.

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[Pip]

I washed, sealed, and waxed the car. I need to spend a weekend doing a paint correction but wanted some protection for the meantime. From afar my car is pretty clean but the front hood near the kidneys and lower valance really show it is a highway car - paint chips etc.

[Hornung418]

Six months ago I had my tint removed...now im putting it back on. 35% ceramic. Can't wait!

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[Pip]

Six months ago I had my tint removed...now im putting it back on. 35% ceramic. Can't wait!

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Fix it ticket?

[Hornung418]

Couldn't pass inspection. It metered at 17%. Idaho has no tint laws. It looked boss though.

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[feytr]

+1


This family gets closer every day.


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[SoCalZman]

Wide angle mirrors

1279012791

New floor mats
12792
12793
12794

The drivers side mat was moderately worn. The passenger side was slightly worn and the rears were not really worn at all. Most people would probably leave them alone but I like the new ones

[johnrando]

:like

[gmurphy]

Wide angle mirrors

1279012791

New floor mats
12792
12793
12794

The drivers side mat was moderately worn. The passenger side was slightly worn and the rears were not really worn at all. Most people would probably leave them alone but I like the new ones

Nice! Both on my list.


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[Vas]

Out of curiosity how much is a set of new factory mats ?

[SoCalZman]

around 100. just noticed that I ordered the wrong mats! do'h! I ordered the XI mats by mistake which fit a bit different. Hoping they will exchange or maybe the local dealer would exchange since the dealer I ordered them from is on the east coast. Not sure how that would work though since dealers are all separate franchises right?

[alexandre]

Out of curiosity how much is a set of new factory mats ?

Full set is $102.78 at thebmwpartstore. PN #51478201222.

[Vas]

Do they come with the little pads that secure them ?

[JupiterBMW]

Another busy day for me... Got the brakes finished last night... So today I put the car back on the ground... I then did a pretty solid detail. Not the full 110%, but I did do a compound and then followed it with a nice coat of wax. The car feels and looks amazing though, and I removed pretty much all of the blemishes I had my sights on... Of course, being alpine white, it still looks the same...

So, after 4 days on jackstands, I finally got ready to test drive and check the new brakes... Of course, it was threatening rain, and I am NOT ruining my fresh detail... Until tomorrow...

:facepalm

[ELCID86]

Another busy day for me... Got the brakes finished last night... So today I put the car back on the ground... I then did a pretty solid detail. Not the full 110%, but I did do a compound and then followed it with a nice coat of wax. The car feels and looks amazing though, and I removed pretty much all of the blemishes I had my sights on... Of course, being alpine white, it still looks the same...

So, after 4 days on jackstands, I finally got ready to test drive and check the new brakes... Of course, it was threatening rain, and I am NOT ruining my fresh detail... Until tomorrow...

:facepalm

Nicely done and good call.


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[SoCalZman]

Do they come with the little pads that secure them ?

Yup. They come with everything you'll need to put them in the car. I already had the pads on the floor of the car since I had floor mats already so I just reused them. the mats have their own pads on them as well.

[stephenkirsh]

When I go to replace my mats, I was going to get the custom embroidered ones from bavAuto for $125 and have them say "ZHP" :)

[Vas]

I just need a new set of mats because the Velcro backing in mine is gone.

[cakM3]

Purchased Lemforder RTAB bushings and limiters for my ///M today :thumbsup

RTAB new p/n: 33326770817.

[stephenkirsh]

I just need a new set of mats because the Velcro backing in mine is gone.


Yea I ripped the Velcro off of mine because it was causing issues. Such a terrible design. Glue the Velcro to some weak foamy cover? Lame

[gmurphy]

Yea I ripped the Velcro off of mine because it was causing issues. Such a terrible design. Glue the Velcro to some weak foamy cover? Lame

They were to busy engineering the Vanos and cooling system components. Oh wait... :rofl just kidding. :roundel


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[Hornung418]

Lol!

I believe they make a set with holes for hooks that keep it in place. I wish that was more popular in the model run.

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[Hermes]

Lol!

I believe they make a set with holes for hooks that keep it in place. I wish that was more popular in the model run.

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I think only the all weather mats use the hooks, I've never seen a velour E46 set with them

[Hornung418]

Hmm I will look out for them though. The Velcro has been shit on both e46s I've owned.

Here's a quick and easy DIY. Airbag sticker removal.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/14/qy9yqa8a.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/14/ga4atysu.jpg

Now what is a good adheasive remover for cloth?

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[Hermes]

Just put a new sticker there

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTU3WDM0NA==/z/CisAAOxylk1RdwfJ/$T2eC16Z,!zQE9s3stvK9BRdwfJM9Cw~~60_35.JPG

http://bit.ly/1oQsnKL

;)

[gmurphy]

Just put a new sticker there

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTU3WDM0NA==/z/CisAAOxylk1RdwfJ/$T2eC16Z,!zQE9s3stvK9BRdwfJM9Cw~~60_35.JPG

http://bit.ly/1oQsnKL

;)

:rofl


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[Hornung418]

HAH! The only sticker I would add is the "How to properly store three dead hookers in your trunk." in place of the golf bag sticker. These damn Airbag warnings are constantly in my line of sight.

[ELCID86]

Hmm I will look out for them though. The Velcro has been shit on both e46s I've owned.

Here's a quick and easy DIY. Airbag sticker removal.

Now what is a good adheasive remover for cloth?

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Maybe this?

12808



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[das boots]

Just put a new sticker there

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTU3WDM0NA==/z/CisAAOxylk1RdwfJ/$T2eC16Z,!zQE9s3stvK9BRdwfJM9Cw~~60_35.JPG

http://bit.ly/1oQsnKL

;)



+1. I like this......just might decide to get one....or some others like a 6 cylinder or an ///M engine.

[JupiterBMW]

Today I took her out (FINALLY.....) and bedded in the new brakes. Holy crap, she's impressive... Sending the DSC and ABS all in a tizzy, on dry, clean road! The first few hard stops felt decent, but once I got them hot, wow... The pedal is pretty firm, but not overly firm given the SS lines. I expected more from them, but its about the same as my last ZHP, so I'm good... Perhaps a good bleeding again after a weekend of driving...

And speaking of driving, as soon as I got home, I prepped for a most EPIC weekend... Heading up to Sebring this weekend for the 62nd running of the 12 Hours of Sebring!! I have been planning on going for months now, and I bought a 4 day BMW Corral pass... This is surely an event I will not soon forget! I will be sure to get LOTS of pics, and hopefully some GoPro action on the parade laps!!! :thumbsup :biggrin :roundel

Here she is, begging to be let out onto the open road to go mingle with her own kind...

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/2003%20330i%20ZHP%20Pics/Car%20Pics/IMG_2292.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/jdinisio/media/2003%20330i%20ZHP%20Pics/Car%20Pics/IMG_2292.jpg.html)

[midlandtech]

Nicely done sir.

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[PirateZHP]

Nice, Joop. Have fun! And that AW makes me :drool

[JupiterBMW]

Thanks gents... :) Looking forward to it!

[ELCID86]

Nicely done sir.


+1

[stephenkirsh]

Grab some shots of Turner Motorsport.

And look out for TRG running their Aston Martin. I work on the same street as their HQ. sometimes I see their race cars :)

[Hermes]

Grab some shots of Turner Motorsport.

And look out for TRG running their Aston Martin. I work on the same street as their HQ. sometimes I see their race cars :)

BMW Team RLL > TMS for this race

http://s1.cdn.autoevolution.com/images/news/bmw-team-rll-ready-for-2014-12-hours-of-sebring-78478_1.jpg

Also, watch #50 Highway to Help and #78 Starworks Motorsport

http://cdn-8.motorsport.com/static/img/mgl/1600000/1670000/1672000/1672400/1672498/s1_1.jpg

http://wpmedia.driving.ca/2014/01/465091847.jpg

[MiniD]

Enjoy Jon. BMW Corral is a good time.

[jakksfor20]

Team RLL and TMS are two different classes. Cheer on both. ;)


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[Hermes]

Didn't realize that. I'm still confused by the merger and IMSA being in charge

[jakksfor20]

Didn't realize that. I'm still confused by the merger and IMSA being in charge

Prototype- all the DP's from GA, P2's from ALMS
Prototype Challenge- ALMS
GTLM- GT cars from ALMS
GTD- GT cars from GA


So we had tires put on the sedan last week. Wife started "complaining" about the car tending to tramline and didn't feel the same. Went back to our tire place and they diagnosed the CAB's were starting to go bad. Had them put on Powerflex Street versions. Made a world of difference. So much so, that I noticed as soon as pulled out of the lot. Kind of had the same issue with the ZHP coupe since we had tires put on it in November, so I brought the sedan home and immediately took the coupe and had them do the same. As much as I don't like to, the car can now be driven with one hand.
I would have done all this, but having to take the bushings off and have the new ones pressed in made the price they charged worth it.

[HockeyGoon]

Took advantage of this good day and washed my car after me being in Florida for a week. I missed my baby.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/15/apady4y6.jpg
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[ELCID86]

Took advantage of this good day and washed my car after me being in Florida for a week. I missed my baby.

Looking good,.

[fredo]

Looks great. Hope to hand wash mine some time soon. Since winter started it has been only touchless car washes.

[HockeyGoon]

Oh yeah I forgot to mention that the p21s kit I used worked perfectly

[Hermes]

Prototype- all the DP's from GA, P2's from ALMS
Prototype Challenge- ALMS
GTLM- GT cars from ALMS
GTD- GT cars from GA

So prototype challenge will be the old P1? Is winning petit Le Mans still an auto qualifier for the big race?

[JKO_ZHP]

So here's a newbie's review of a car:

Drove my brother's 2008 TL to my guy's shop to get a quote for him. According to MotorTrend, the 3.2L V6 in it puts out 258 hp @ 6,200 rpm and 233 ft lb of torque @ 5,000 rpm with a curb weight of 3,636 lbs.
Vs. the ZHP's 235 hp at 6,800 rpm (however ZHPMafia suggests it is at 5,900 rpm) and 222 ft lb at 3,500 rpm with a curb weight of 3,285 lbs. (should be higher due to sunroof option, power seats, etc. but the spare tire was removed).

In a nutshell, it wasn't as fast as the numbers suggest and not as responsive. Handling wasn't better and the steering feel wasn't "right" to me (proportionately, from how much you turn the wheel to the degree that the car actually turns)
I was surprised to find out that the power was higher by that much, because it certainly felt like the ZHP would destroy it in a straight line even with the difference in power - VANOS ftw! (we've never gone head to head before). I think the weight is definitely what makes it slower - plus it's got two extra unnecessary doors :ducking

The ride was definitely much more comfortable though, and I'm pretty sure his suspension is stock (and probably blown), just like mine. I guess having a bumpy ride is a good thing for me since it keeps me alert and awake, plus I don't mind feeling what the road conditions are like.

Should invest in new shocks/struts/springs/etc.....I realized now that I fell asleep before when he drove us to -somewhere- back then, but I definitely can't if he was driving my car and I'm sitting in the passenger seat - way too bumpy.

[das boots]

So prototype challenge will be the old P1? Is winning petit Le Mans still an auto qualifier for the big race?

F1 season starts......Woo Hoo!!!!

[jakksfor20]

So prototype challenge will be the old P1? Is winning petit Le Mans still an auto qualifier for the big race?

ALMS P1 cars are non-existent in any US series. I think they are now only running in the WEC. I am not sure on the auto-qual process.


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[Hermes]

F1 season starts......Woo Hoo!!!!

Definitely interested in the second turbo era, lets see how it turns out


ALMS P1 cars are non-existent in any US series. I think they are now only running in the WEC. I am not sure on the auto-qual process.


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Ok, I guess I need to read up on the new series

[BRGcoopahS]

Changed the oil today and right as the drain plug comes off a huge gust of wind blows and sprays oil all over the inner wheel, control arm, cat, inner fender, and of course driveway. I was so pissed lol.

[cakM3]

Had Botond set up my new BMW diagnostic computer and I installed a new engine cover and wrapped my CSL boot lid for shipment....:thumbsup

[midlandtech]

Changed the oil today and right as the drain plug comes off a huge gust of wind blows and sprays oil all over the inner wheel, control arm, cat, inner fender, and of course driveway. I was so pissed lol.

Happens every damn time I do oil. At least it didn't blow back on you... that was me last oil change.

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[Avetiso]

Changed the oil today and right as the drain plug comes off a huge gust of wind blows and sprays oil all over the inner wheel, control arm, cat, inner fender, and of course driveway. I was so pissed lol.
:rofl Happens. I usually drop the drain plug into whatever I'm draining into.

[Hornung418]

Tired of dealing with stupid ZKWs...I just want my ALs back! If you see any ALs for sale give me a shout, I will buy them with out thinking.

[PirateZHP]

I refreshed my black cube trim. Looks great!1285512856

[ELCID86]

Very nicely done Matt. Which DIY did you use?

Never mind, just saw the post in your project thread.

[PirateZHP]

Very nicely done Matt. Which DIY did you use?

Never mind, just saw the post in your project thread.

I used the one Bill posted in the DIY section. Sanded with 400 grit, painted three coats, touched up edges at the end, put them back on the car.

[JupiterBMW]

Well, my big ZHP update is that I got to take her for a couple of parade laps around Sebring while there for the race this weekend. I just got home a couple of hours ago, a million pics and videos to sort and upload... Give me time... :biggrin

Let's just say this... Hanging over the wall from pit lane while 3 M6 ZCP GCs were doing hot laps... I've never been so close to a car going so fast... And the burst mode on my iPhone made for some epic photos!! Updates to come!

[tkundhi]

Sounds like a good time. Those M6 GC get around pretty well. I have some video of their hot laps at COTA last year.


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[Hermes]

Pics NOW!!!

[cakM3]

Looking forward to those pictures Joop! :thumbsup


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[az3579]

Vs. the ZHP's 235 hp at 6,800 rpm (however ZHPMafia suggests it is at 5,900 rpm) and 222 ft lb at 3,500 rpm with a curb weight of 3,285 lbs. (should be higher due to sunroof option, power seats, etc. but the spare tire was removed).

Well the site says 5900 because that is the reality of where the max power is made. :)
For weight, my car weighed in at 3310 with half a tank, no spare, completely emptied out. Xenons, Cold Weather Package, and Performance Package are the only options. 3285lbs sounds right for a car with less options or less fuel in the tank.

[328ioc]

Rewired my Angel eyes as the cheap connections they came with finally gave up the ghost.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/17/8u3aneva.jpg

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[JupiterBMW]

Very nice Devlin, looks much better than what used to be there...

[328ioc]

Very nice Devlin, looks much better than what used to be there...

Yeah I didn't understand why there were two connection points so now that one is eliminated it should be good for the long run.

I zip tied it all up nice as well.

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[LivesNearCostco]

Yesterday replaced front stainless brake lines, finishing the job I started last weekend when I replaced the rear stainless brake lines. The BimmerWorld lines are longer than the UUC lines, which are longer than the ECS Tuning lines (at least the ones I bought from ECS Tuning October 2010). The length difference is quite large between the BW ones and ECS ones. I wonder why, Hmmm....

[das boots]

Woo Hoo! My ZHP is now fully paid. Got my pink slip over the weekend.

[Avetiso]

Woo Hoo! My ZHP is now fully paid. Got my pink slip over the weekend.

Congrats!

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[cakM3]

Woo Hoo! My ZHP is now fully paid. Got my pink slip over the weekend.

Congrats!

[ELCID86]

Congrats!

+1 always feels good.


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[1 M Mike]

+1 always feels good.


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Yep!

:idea

Now 100% of discretionary $$$'s can go towards new mods! :p

[gmurphy]

Yep!

:idea

Now 100% of discretionary $$$'s can go towards new mods! :p

+1


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[JupiterBMW]

Today I took both the ZHP and the Diesel in for a wash (not at the same time of course)... When I brought in the Diesel, I pulled up to the entrance of the car wash behind a... Rolls Royce...

Yes, I said Rolls Royce.

Now, I tend to think this place is pretty good and there is no "track" like most automatic car washes, so there's no wheel damage... But still, its a gas station car wash, and the guy in front of me had a Rolls Royce there... A brand new Rolls Royce... I did make mention of the fact to the owner, and he sort of shrugged it off and said that they're careful enough here for him to get the occasional quick wash, to which I agreed. I asked him about owning a car like that, if it was really that different from other luxury brands, such as Bentley. He said that the car did in fact drive really well, and it was well appointed, but he said not enough to justify the price. He also owned a Bentley in the past, and a MBZ S Class.

Anyway, a really nice guy and I was impressed. I would've figured people like that wouldn't talk to low-life folk like myself and our lowly 2014 model BMWs... :rofl