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

[HockeyGoon]

Oh I use Blinknamics B1,000,000,000 it's really expensive at $3000 per Oz.

[gmurphy]

Oh I use Blinknamics B1,000,000,000 it's really expensive at $3000 per Oz.

Does Bavauto sell that?


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[HockeyGoon]

No you have to travel to the Congo to buy it from a local trader there, I would suggest to take a plane not a boat.

[Smilez]

Think they would trade for a fire starter

[gmurphy]

No you have to travel to the Congo to buy it from a local trader there, I would suggest to take a plane not a boat.
Let's take a trip there instead of having the meet! I am sure we would all have fun.


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[HockeyGoon]

Think they would trade for a fire starter

Maybe , you have to bargain with them.

[stephenkirsh]

This is the kind I use

http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=22

[gmurphy]

This is the kind I use

http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=22

I should try that stuff. Looks good.


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[gmurphy]

Well if all goes to plan my car should have it's manual and tranny fluids flushed by the local Indy on Saturday. The local club (Dane I won't mention the name :) ) is having a cars and coffee event at his shop so we are going to do the service for all to see. Should be interesting. I will snap some pictures.


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[Vas]

Inspected and cleaned the front brakes.

[gmurphy]

Inspected and cleaned the front brakes.

Good work.


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[Vas]

Good work.


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Just chasing down a noise. :foottap

[LivesNearCostco]

Passed California smog and renewed registration. Reg good for 1 year, smog good for 2 years.

All sniffer numbers well below max limits but at 15mph the HC, CO and NO readings were all above average (for passing vehicles--I assume all passing vehicles, not just M54 engines). At 25mph, they were all at or below average. For example...

Hydrocarbons: At 15mph, measured 11, average is 4 (max 52). At 25mph, measured 5, average 4 (max 36)
Carbon monoxide: At 15 mph, measured 0.13, average 0.01 (max 0.49). At 25mph, measured 0.02, average is 0.01 (max 0.47)
Nitrous Oxide: at 15 mph, measured 69, average 47 (max 425). At 25mph, measured 10, average 26 (max 712)


Could it be BMW or Jim Comforti (Shark Injector) tuned it that way to run a little richer at low speeds and closer to stoichiometric at higher speeds? Looks like 15/25 mph test runs were done in different gears, since 15mph was at 1565 RPM and 25mph was at 1772 RPM.

[Imola.ZHP]

Phew, I didn't intend to do what I did tonight, but after my sister came by (I'm at work) with her rearview mirror hanging by the wires (damn mount failed, pulled a chunk of glass with it) on her recently new (to her) e93, I was kinda "in the mood." Sucks, still not quite sure about that one. Glass is now pretty thin where the chunk is missing, was tempted just to glue it back in. She paid for a AAA extended warranty (unbeknownst to me, I probably wouldn't have advised it) and thinks they might cover it. We'll see.

Ok, so on to the ZHP! I've had this odd idling noise for over a year now and I always was pretty sure it was/is the hydraulic tensioner idler/pulley. So I tore the car down enough to verify this, yes it is the only thing that is noise when turned. I replaced the other pulley's at 100k, I didn't replace this one because I was under the impression that the idler/pulley was one piece with the actual tensioner. This, however is not the case and now I'm wishing I had done this a year ago, or back at 100k.

So here is quick question that hopefully won't get lost in the April Fools day blinker fluid conversation. At 124k, would it be smart to go ahead and replace the actual hydraulic tensioner too? It would be an extra $81, which I realize isn't much considering the car is paid for, but is it necessary? Belt is nice and tight!

Thanks!

[Hermes]

Passed California smog and renewed registration. Reg good for 1 year, smog good for 2 years.

All sniffer numbers well below max limits but at 15mph the HC, CO and NO readings were all above average (for passing vehicles--I assume all passing vehicles, not just M54 engines). At 25mph, they were all at or below average. For example...

Hydrocarbons: At 15mph, measured 11, average is 4 (max 52). At 25mph, measured 5, average 4 (max 36)
Carbon monoxide: At 15 mph, measured 0.13, average 0.01 (max 0.49). At 25mph, measured 0.02, average is 0.01 (max 0.47)
Nitrous Oxide: at 15 mph, measured 69, average 47 (max 425). At 25mph, measured 10, average 26 (max 712)


Could it be BMW or Jim Comforti (Shark Injector) tuned it that way to run a little richer at low speeds and closer to stoichiometric at higher speeds? Looks like 15/25 mph test runs were done in different gears, since 15mph was at 1565 RPM and 25mph was at 1772 RPM.

Blue car was at higher RPM's, but that might be because of the diff ratio:

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/330Ci%20Mysticblau/1D23310D-BF15-420D-8084-2D041FD91FED.png

[cakM3]

JP...nice to see your blue car pass :thumbsup

I took my ///M out of hibernation today....will be looking to do some post-hibernation maintenance soon :) Man did it feel (and sound) good while driving it in to work this morning :biggrin

Thank you BMW for the awesome S54 sound, and to Kyle for your awesome stereo install :thumbsup

[danewilson77]

Oddments tray install compete. 2 minutes, and I had 1 beer.

[Hermes]

JP...nice to see your blue car pass :thumbsup

That was about 2 weeks ago, I was just posting for comparison numbers


Edit: the car was also tested with whatever non-ethanol gas Bruce put in it before he sent it to me, so that might be part of why my numbers were so low

[stephenkirsh]

Oddments tray install compete. 2 minutes, and I had 1 beer.

1 beer in 2 minutes? Savor the flavor, man!

[Vas]

Ok, so on to the ZHP! I've had this odd idling noise for over a year now and I always was pretty sure it was/is the hydraulic tensioner idler/pulley. So I tore the car down enough to verify this, yes it is the only thing that is noise when turned. I replaced the other pulley's at 100k, I didn't replace this one because I was under the impression that the idler/pulley was one piece with the actual tensioner. This, however is not the case and now I'm wishing I had done this a year ago, or back at 100k.

So here is quick question that hopefully won't get lost in the April Fools day blinker fluid conversation. At 124k, would it be smart to go ahead and replace the actual hydraulic tensioner too? It would be an extra $81, which I realize isn't much considering the car is paid for, but is it necessary? Belt is nice and tight!

Thanks!

I had replaced my complete unit at 109,125. The belt was also tight but upon removal, the tensioner was not as strong as a new unit. IMO I would get it and know that you wont have to think about it for the next 100k.

[SoCalZman]

I have a question about tensioners. I know that people sometimes convert the alternator tensioner from mechanical to hydralic, but does/can the A/C tension be converted to hydralic as well?

[Vas]

The A/C tensioner is always going to be a mechanical unit.

[danewilson77]

The A/C tensioner is always going to be a mechanical unit.

This

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[Imola.ZHP]

I had replaced my complete unit at 109,125. The belt was also tight but upon removal, the tensioner was not as strong as a new unit. IMO I would get it and know that you wont have to think about it for the next 100k.

Thank you for your response. After watching a video on youtube where a guy changed from mechanical to hydraulic, I better understand the assembly and will be ordering a new hydraulic component as well. It kind of makes sense since I'll have it all apart and be in there, it won't take an extra 5 minutes to install.

[Vas]

Gave her a facelift with Euro Clear-corners and side markers.

[cakM3]

Gave her a facelift with Euro Clear-corners and side markers.

Very nice Vas! :thumbsup

[Vas]

Very nice Vas! :thumbsup

Thanks. I put the new lights in and fitment is great. Car looks soo much more crisp.

Then went inside and ordered chrome bulbs.

[328ioc]

Went to my buddys shop during lunch to check out my suspension.

Looks like my FCAB'S are worn.

Going to order a set of Z4M's to go with my new Coil Overs.

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[stephenkirsh]

Good plan. You might need an alignment after you install them, but they're well worth it

--edit--
Oh you're redoing the suspension. Probably already had an alignment planned?

[328ioc]

Good plan. You might need an alignment after you install them, but they're well worth it

Yeah I planned on getting one anyway.

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[johnrando]

Gave her a facelift with Euro Clear-corners and side markers.

Nice. Pics?

[Vas]

I will update my project thread this afternoon

[cakM3]

I washed my ZHP today after work and then changed out my winter wheels back to my "summer" Style 135's. It feels so good running on my Pilot Super Sports... :)

Edit: here are a few pics

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/04/urupeva9.jpg

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Then my ZHP also received Project Kics R40 Black Chrome lugs to go with my Style 135's
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/04/9u6e4e2e.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/04/jumeragy.jpg

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[gmurphy]

I washed my ZHP today after work and then changed out my winter wheels back to my "summer" Style 135's. It feels so good running on my Pilot Super Sports... :)

Sweet!


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[Yass_ZHP]

I washed my ZHP today after work and then changed out my winter wheels back to my "summer" Style 135's. It feels so good running on my Pilot Super Sports... :)



It looks awesome!!

[Yass_ZHP]

Well Im finally home and I was able to take a couple of pics of Heinz yesterday, ended up painting all the black strips into imola red and finished up all the little dents and scratches.

Hopefully new wheels will come soon...

1322213223

[Avetiso]

Heinz looks great! Need a better picture of the front, please. I want to see the trim.

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[1 M Mike]

Hopefully new wheels will come soon...
I actually quite dig the looks of the M68's. :thumbup

Had them on an '01 Steel gray with Tanin red vert.

Still a very handsome double spoke wheel imo.

[Yass_ZHP]

Heinz looks great! Need a better picture of the front, please. I want to see the trim.

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Will do during the weeknd....

[johnrando]

Some very nice Imola's there. And, love that steel gray with red interior.

[1 M Mike]

Some very nice Imola's there. And, love that steel gray with red interior.
Yeah, thanks jr, that was a really sweet combo. BMW has always had some sweet shade of gray on its pallete, be it Steel, Silver, Sparkling graphite or Space then you add a Tanin, Imola, Coral or Fox red and the whole thing looks crackin'.

[Vas]

During my lunch break I went to the car wash and pressure washed the car.

[fredo]

I drove the Mini today. First time in 3 weeks or so and it started right away. Next week (04/08) it will be one year of ownership. I put only 2,000 miles on it so far.

[JupiterBMW]

Installed a Bimmian phone mount, courtesy of Matt (thanks!), and also goofed around with the iPhone panoramic for a few cool pics...

[328ioc]

Installed a Bimmian phone mount, courtesy of Matt (thanks!), and also goofed around with the iPhone panoramic for a few cool pics...

Pics or ban.

Edit: found it.

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[gmurphy]

Going to wash it today so it looks OK at the club meet tomorrow. I have to compete with an Imola ZHP. (Dario is this the 2nd time this week? Am I winning the car wash count? :) )


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[jakksfor20]

Through with one headlight upgrade. The e46/ZKW upgrade from TRS is pretty straightforward, but a set of instructions probably would have saved me about an hour....


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[cakM3]

Sourced a TiAg PDC bumper w/sensors, PDC module, and PDC wiring loom from my M3 parts source today......looks like I got yet another project for my ///M :)

[SoCalZman]

Found a waterlogged footwell. Ugh. This is the same door that my local dealer replaced a window regulator in year and a half ago. So mad. Waiting for a call back to make an appointment for warranty.

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[ELCID86]

Found a waterlogged footwell. Ugh. This is the same door that my local dealer replaced a window regulator in year and a half ago. So mad. Waiting for a call back to make an appointment for warranty.


Yikes. I hope they cover it.


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[jakksfor20]

Retro Quik done. Second one took less than an hour. Easily the best $225 I've spent on a vehicle. I'll post up a short DIY soon. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/05/sude8yda.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/05/8u5atypu.jpg


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[danewilson77]

Cutoff looks way to low. Recommend adjusting per procedure. Maybe I'm looking at it wrong :dunno

Well done though.

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[jakksfor20]

Cutoff looks way to low. Recommend adjusting per procedure. Maybe I'm looking at it wrong :dunno

Well done though.

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Picture doesn't show the angle in the driveway.... I did a quick adjustment down the street at a local school. There they looked a little high, but it may be because not used to how bright and wide the pattern is.


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[danewilson77]

Ahhh Ok.

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[mLuMaN83]

New license plate light covers. Very eventful.

[gmurphy]

New license plate light covers. Very eventful.

Did they install ok? ;)


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[stephenkirsh]

Found a waterlogged footwell. Ugh. This is the same door that my local dealer replaced a window regulator in year and a half ago. So mad. Waiting for a call back to make an appointment for warranty.

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I feel your pain man. Been dealing with my own leak for a while. Can't pin point it yet :(

[SoCalZman]

I feel your pain man. Been dealing with my own leak for a while. Can't pin point it yet :(

Your vapor barrier is secure?

[stephenkirsh]

Tonight I parked diagonal to a clean blue e36 m3 coupe while I was getting my taxes done. We were out in the "safe boonies." After my taxes were done I came out and he moved 4 spots away.

Guess the zhp wasn't good enough!

[mLuMaN83]

Did they install ok? ;)


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Gotta say, I did sweat a bit. One of them make a popping noise going in but turned out ok. It was also 91 today so maybe thats why I was sweating.


Tonight I parked diagonal to a clean blue e36 m3 coupe while I was getting my taxes done. We were out in the "safe boonies." After my taxes were done I came out and he moved 4 spots away.

Guess the zhp wasn't good enough!

LOL!

[mLuMaN83]

Tonight I parked diagonal to a clean blue e36 m3 coupe while I was getting my taxes done. We were out in the "safe boonies." After my taxes were done I came out and he moved 4 spots away.

Guess the zhp wasn't good enough!

LOL!

[Pip]

I day dreamed about driving my car. Went to the range instead of thinking about it even more.

[328ioc]

I feel your pain man. Been dealing with my own leak for a while. Can't pin point it yet :(

I have been dealing with one too. :-(

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[ELCID86]

Adjust my headlights last night. Just swagger it as they were way low. Need to find a wall I can use. My driveway is too slanted.


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[Imola.ZHP]

Found a waterlogged footwell. Ugh. This is the same door that my local dealer replaced a window regulator in year and a half ago. So mad. Waiting for a call back to make an appointment for warranty.

I have this same thing going on, for nearly a year now. I try to keep the car out of the rain at all costs, luckily I have a garage at the 3 most visited places I go (home, work, school). When I had my windshield replaced at the dealer I talked to the tech that was going to do the work and asked him about it. He said most likely it was the glue around the vapor barrier (he didn't call it that, but I can't think of what its called) that has failed. I guess its common on e46's, if they worked in there, they should have used new glue when they put it back together.

Let us know what all they do, my car doesn't smell inside like a wet dog or anything so hopefully I caught it early enough not to need to replace the carpeting and sound deadening underneath. I really need to get this done, but at the same time its an excuse to keep the CRV out of the garage and the ZHP in, haha.

Good luck!


Picture doesn't show the angle in the driveway.... I did a quick adjustment down the street at a local school. There they looked a little high, but it may be because not used to how bright and wide the pattern is.

When I upgraded my lenses to ZKW's I found (via google) a decent procedure for proper height alignment. I parked the car 20 level foot from a white garage door and then measured up the wall to a certain height. It worked pretty well and I haven't been getting flashed, but I don't really drive the car much either (5,000 miles in 2013). Might search and check it out if you think you need to. Cutoff looks great! The ZKW lenses are one of my favorite mods too.

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Ordered some parts the other day, new hydraulic tensioner and idler, 68mm "new style" BMW center caps for my VMR wheels (been meaning to do this for 2.5 years) and a cover for the emergency (manual) roof opener for my sisters e93. Over $200, but the car is paid for, so I can't really complain. I almost sprung for new headlight covers, but I had having credit card debt, so those will have to wait.

[JDDsZHP]

New shoes!

Continental Extreme Contact DWS to replace Kuhmo Ecsta 4x. Well, 3 Kuhmos and one DWS. Mileage 118640

The fronts were still fine, but I have been wanting to get off the Kuhmos and mixed set since I got the car. I made it over a year, and get a cool camera as a rebate from Conti too.

[gmurphy]

Today the Differential fluid was dumped and replaced with Redline 75w-90 and the transmission fluid was dumped for redline MTL. Car feels a lot better now. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/06/hagaqeta.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/06/u3u4esyd.jpg


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[danewilson77]

Umm.....it looks like someone else is working in your car.

[gmurphy]

Umm.....it looks like someone else is working in your car.

Yes! Indy. It was tech session day.


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[danewilson77]

Nice.

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[gmurphy]

Nice.

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Same guy who did my CCV.


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[az3579]

Replace pre-cat O2 sensors today.


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[Hornung418]

Parked my car in a shopping mall lot with about 100 billion dollars worth of cars.

The second annual Hunt Valley Horsepower cars and coffee meet. So many nice cars out there.

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[NorCal-Dimitri]

After a weeklong trip in DC, I was reunited with Mysti. Gave her a bath and some metallic anthracite wheels.

http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y508/dimitri1337/20140405_095413_zpse9232560.jpg?t=1396736973

http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y508/dimitri1337/20140405_143616_zpsce3ba011.jpg?t=1396736921


Parked my car in a shopping mall lot with about 100 billion dollars worth of cars.

The second annual Hunt Valley Horsepower cars and coffee meet. So many nice cars out there.

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Super jealous!

[cakM3]

I spent the afternoon working on my friend's Interlagos ///M. Installed HID fogs with a separate wiring harness for a "professional install." Since the fogs were 5000k, I also swapped out his OE D2S for 5000k D2S bulbs. What a PITA that was! Then I swapped out my driver's fogs on my ///M for a fresh 6000k bulb and put a coat of wax on it :) All in all, a very productive BMW day at "Charrie's Garage." ;) :thumbsup

[Hornung418]

Is your forward slash key broken yet? :biggrin

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[cakM3]

Is your forward slash key broken yet? :biggrin

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No Justin....and I choose to call my ///M like this :p

[Avetiso]

After a weeklong trip in DC, I was reunited with Mysti. Gave her a bath and some metallic anthracite wheels.

http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y508/dimitri1337/20140405_095413_zpse9232560.jpg?t=1396736973

http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y508/dimitri1337/20140405_143616_zpsce3ba011.jpg?t=1396736921



Super jealous!
:drool

[az3579]

Is your forward slash key broken yet? :biggrin

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:rofl


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[static667]

Is your forward slash key broken yet? :biggrin

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The forward slash spot on his iPhone screen is worn out, too.

[cakM3]

The forward slash spot on his iPhone screen is worn out, too.

:facepalm

[Tnhl1989]

I need to rotate my phone to press the forward slash spot because charrie's ///M is so cool.

[cakM3]

I need to rotate my phone to press the forward slash spot because charrie's ///M is so cool.

That's funny :applause

[kakashi169]

Got the oem m tech pieces back from the shop.

And picked up new rubber. Continental Extreme Contact DW Tuned.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7453/13651374774_f7f5cc0e4a_c.jpg

[cakM3]

Actually....this was done yesterday. I let a good friend of mine drive my ZHP on the highway so that he could compare it to his Competition Package ///M (that's right Justin... more forward slashes typed from my Macintosh laptop computer just for you!). He agreed that the ZHP was the "perfect" daily driver, especially how I have it currently set up :) It was nice to see how my car performed from a passenger's point of view, something I don't do too often...

@ Daniel...parts are looking sweet! :thumbsup

[Hornung418]

That's cool dawg.

Post in whatever colored text and however many forward slashes you like. It's just super difficult to read because every other line in your posts is my ///M this and my ///M that. I want to keep updated with your cars, but golly does it get ever annoying. "My ///M" just reads as, "I'm a possessive person and I want you to know I have an M3 every other time I post."

[Hermes]

Replace pre-cat O2 sensors today.


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That must've been a bitch

[Avetiso]

That must've been a bitch

I thought post cats were the hard ones?

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[SoCalZman]

Yesterday was go to a friends house and work on cars day. My list as follows for my car:

1. Replace Intake boots and DISA, clean MAF/ICV/TB, break my back: Well that lower intake boot really sucks. Hanz from the BMW factory really had the last laugh on us with those lower hose clamps. With the screw mounted on the bottom of the boot and pointing at the back of the car, it really was not easy getting them loose with the the hoses right next to it. I believe we ended up sticking an entire arm down there with a tiny screw driver and getting it that way. Why he didn't orient them pointing up like I did on the install really beats me. I left the intake on, but I did take out the cabin filter and the plastic wall next to the brake booster for more access. Not a big deal to take them out.

Anyway, my lower boot was torn in a few places on the ICV elbow so its good I changed it. The DISA valve was still functional but the arm had some play in it. Not sure what I will do with it now as I installed a new one. Sprayed down the MAF and let it dry. TB and ICV we left on the car so now I have a TB gasket to keep for some other time. I sprayed the ICV down pretty well with TB cleaner and a bunch of gunk came out. The TB looked surprisingly clean *shrug.* The car ran so smooth after this job I had to keep looking at the RPMs to make sure the car was still running at stop lights. There is a definite improvement in drivability too. Glad I tacked this.

Unforunately the little electronic mosquito noise that I hear when the throttle is depressed from 5-10% is still there. Based on other threads I have read, I thought it was caused by the intake boots leaking but I don't know what it could be now. Maybe I have a leak somewhere else?

2. Check and replace headlight bowls: I bought restored bowls form a member here, only to remove the headlights from my car and find the headlights were still in very good condition, with only slight burning. I think I want to wait until they get worse before I swap them out. I will keep the extras until then.

3. Try to find the leak that left my passenger side footwell soaked: This one stumped us. We pulled off the door panel and took a garden hose to the door and water flowed into it and out the bottom. There was no leaking of the water barrier that I could see. Very disappointing. Not sure what else it could be. I couldn't replicate the scenario exactly, as my street is 30 degrees and I was parked with the passenger side uphill during the storms. Maybe the angle had something to do with it. Maybe the water is coming in somewhere else. I don't know. The back seat floor was dry.

An E46 M3 (heavily modded) owner was there helping out and he asked to drive my car. Since he helped me find a DISA bolt I dropped and kept complementing my car all day I said ok. He was very impressed with how smooth our motors are, and said my car drives extremely well. He changed out his steering rack to the one we have and he wanted to compare. He rev matches in my own car better than I do, which made me a little jealous. I could do it perfectly with my old Z but I am still trying to get it just right in the ZHP

Today I have some interior pieces I want to replace so I better get up and get moving!

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[Hermes]

I thought post cats were the hard ones?

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None are easy

[Hornung418]

Engine is built outside of the car...so for the intake boot to be installed the easiest I guess they do it that way. Yeah it's a pain, but it can be done easier if you use a ratchet and remove the DME heat shield.

[gmurphy]

Yesterday was go to a friends house and work on cars day. My list as follows for my car:

1. Replace Intake boots and DISA, clean MAF/ICV/TB, break my back: Well that lower intake boot really sucks. Hanz from the BMW factory really had the last laugh on us with those lower hose clamps. With the screw mounted on the bottom of the boot and pointing at the back of the car, it really was not easy getting them loose with the the hoses right next to it. I believe we ended up sticking an entire arm down there with a tiny screw driver and getting it that way. Why he didn't orient them pointing up like I did on the install really beats me. I left the intake on, but I did take out the cabin filter and the plastic wall next to the brake booster for more access. Not a big deal to take them out.

Anyway, my lower boot was torn in a few places on the ICV elbow so its good I changed it. The DISA valve was still functional but the arm had some play in it. Not sure what I will do with it now as I installed a new one. Sprayed down the MAF and let it dry. TB and ICV we left on the car so now I have a TB gasket to keep for some other time. I sprayed the ICV down pretty well with TB cleaner and a bunch of gunk came out. The TB looked surprisingly clean *shrug.* The car ran so smooth after this job I had to keep looking at the RPMs to make sure the car was still running at stop lights. There is a definite improvement in drivability too. Glad I tacked this.

Unforunately the little electronic mosquito noise that I hear when the throttle is depressed from 5-10% is still there. Based on other threads I have read, I thought it was caused by the intake boots leaking but I don't know what it could be now. Maybe I have a leak somewhere else?

2. Check and replace headlight bowls: I bought restored bowls form a member here, only to remove the headlights from my car and find the headlights were still in very good condition, with only slight burning. I think I want to wait until they get worse before I swap them out. I will keep the extras until then.

3. Try to find the leak that left my passenger side footwell soaked: This one stumped us. We pulled off the door panel and took a garden hose to the door and water flowed into it and out the bottom. There was no leaking of the water barrier that I could see. Very disappointing. Not sure what else it could be. I couldn't replicate the scenario exactly, as my street is 30 degrees and I was parked with the passenger side uphill during the storms. Maybe the angle had something to do with it. Maybe the water is coming in somewhere else. I don't know. The back seat floor was dry.

An E46 M3 (heavily modded) owner was there helping out and he asked to drive my car. Since he helped me find a DISA bolt I dropped and kept complementing my car all day I said ok. He was very impressed with how smooth our motors are, and said my car drives extremely well. He changed out his steering rack to the one we have and he wanted to compare. He rev matches in my own car better than I do, which made me a little jealous. I could do it perfectly with my old Z but I am still trying to get it just right in the ZHP

Today I have some interior pieces I want to replace so I better get up and get moving!

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Fantastic maintenance! Well done.


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[az3579]

That must've been a bitch

Why? Super easy... Remove cabin air filter housing, plastic ignition coil cover, fuel rail cover, unclip sensors, remove air pump, take out sensors, reverse process. :)

Justin,
That comment towards Charlie wasn't necessary...


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[danewilson77]

That must've been a bitch


I thought post cats were the hard ones?

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Yes. Post cats took me 2 weeks and about 15 different tools to get out.

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[az3579]

Yes. Post cats took me 2 weeks and about 15 different tools to get out.

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I can imagine the post cats being a biotch. We'll see when I get them replaced. I'm sure my friend has some tricks up his sleeve. :)


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[danewilson77]

Use heat

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[LivesNearCostco]

Could it be a blocked sunroof drain tube?


3. Try to find the leak that left my passenger side footwell soaked: This one stumped us. We pulled off the door panel and took a garden hose to the door and water flowed into it and out the bottom. There was no leaking of the water barrier that I could see. Very disappointing. Not sure what else it could be. I couldn't replicate the scenario exactly, as my street is 30 degrees and I was parked with the passenger side uphill during the storms. Maybe the angle had something to do with it. Maybe the water is coming in somewhere else. I don't know. The back seat floor was dry.

[SoCalZman]

Could it be a blocked sunroof drain tube?

I was just looking up ways to check for that....compressed air maybe?

Someone also said something got disconnected up there in their case. Involves taking off the a-pillar and the visor and pulling the headliner down. ugh.

[Hornung418]

Dont use compressed air...you could rupture the line and have a bigger issue on hands.

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[midlandtech]

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taptalk + Note 3

[gmurphy]

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Washed clayed and waxed today.

taptalk + Note 3

Looks good.


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[SoCalZman]

Dont use compressed air...you could rupture the line and have a bigger issue on hands.

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Got it. Thanks.

I did some interior work today. Put in a new cup holder and center console trim. Also, a Nappa leather (M3) armrest top. I couldn't install my first aid box because I don't have the right extension. My tool collection continues to grow....

Also, did the Alcantara steering wheel cleaning DIY. I think just wiping it down with the wet rag helped the most. It was white and ended with a bunch of dark marks on it. I am not sure how much the magic eraser helped.

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So now I have an extra center console and cup holders. Not sure anyone would want these used pieces. They have a few scratches on them (which is why I replaced them)

[328ioc]

Today was a good day.

Went down to joopys and we installed my M3 mirrors. Also got to meet another mafioso Dave.

Pics will come this week.


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[cakM3]

Took my ///M out for a 300 mile drive today. Man was it nice to feel and hear my S54 scream today! Got the car all washed down and wiped after my drive ;) Car is now tucked away in the garage for awhile again until the next perfect day ;)


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[gmurphy]

Took my ///M out for a 300 mile drive today. Man was it nice to feel and hear my S54 scream today! Got the car all washed down and wiped after my drive ;) Car is now tucked away in the garage for awhile again until the next perfect day ;)


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Sounds like a great drive!


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[cakM3]

Sounds like a great drive!


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It was! I drove to Lee, Mass to meet up with another ///M owner who purchased my old set of door panels for his ///M :)

There were lots of people on the road today....

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[stephenkirsh]

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Hmmm looking drippy.

[BRGcoopahS]

Noticed what sounded like a vacuum leak under the hood and pin pointed it to the disa valve. That and the car was having stuttering acceleration lately around 2.5k. Turns out I didn't tighten it up enough last time I replaced a crack lower intake hose. Tightened it up and all is well.

[alexandre]

Sunroof almost got stuck. Will be adding in a repair kit to my next parts order and not use it in the meantime. Glad I caught it before it went crazy though!

[stephenkirsh]

Noticed what sounded like a vacuum leak under the hood and pin pointed it to the disa valve. That and the car was having stuttering acceleration lately around 2.5k. Turns out I didn't tighten it up enough last time I replaced a crack lower intake hose. Tightened it up and all is well.

If only all fixes were this easy :)

[ELCID86]

AC evac/recharge/leak test. No leaks found. OTD $226. My indy shop said to bring it back on a hotter day (it's in the 40s here again :-/) or if I notice it not cooling well and he won't charge for evac/recharge, just additional freon and repairs as needed. PO gave me receipts where he had it charged in Oct. so I'm not sure what's going on.

[slater]

40s? it's 54ºF here in ontario today! i went out to get the mail in a t-shirt... good times.

peter

[das boots]

Too tired to do entry yesterday. We had the club's Street Survival yesterday at the Q. Could not join the instructors group due to ongoing physical handicap. So, I had to be the Course Master and stayed in one area since I partly designed the course. Everything went well...sort of. But we were burnt out at the end of the day.

[gmurphy]

Got the tire patched today! There was a nail in the rear right. The dealership did it for free.


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[gmurphy]

Dr.Colorchip tomorrow!


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[stephenkirsh]

Dr.Colorchip tomorrow!


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Heyheyhey. This is "what did you do for your zhp TODAY." Not tomorrow! Just today!

[gmurphy]

Heyheyhey. This is "what did you do for your zhp TODAY." Not tomorrow! Just today!

Sorry :(.
New thread! ;)


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[gmurphy]

Heyheyhey. This is "what did you do for your zhp TODAY." Not tomorrow! Just today!

I'll post back tommorow


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[stephenkirsh]

Haha ok. Looking forward to it. My dad and I were looking at dr color chip.

[Hermes]

Early M60 intake manifold with velocity stacks for the 740i

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[QC_ZHP]

Cool shots :thumbsup

[gmurphy]

Well please fell free to call me an idiot (seriously :)lol). I applied the Dr.Colorchip paint today and well I didn't wait long enough for it to dry and I wiped it all off. I will try again tomorrow. :facepalm


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[stephenkirsh]

Haha oops

[cakM3]

Purchased Predator Orion V4 6000k angel eyes at 15% off the usual price. Received a PM from Umnitza on the offer....couldn't refuse.

Been wanting these ever since mounting these on my ///M. Looks like I will be installing AE's on my ZHP again :)

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[Hermes]

Finned diff cover

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/330Ci%20Mysticblau/C8AEE11A-5BDC-491E-A0C3-2293ABA3983D.jpg

Squirter pump and clip for E21

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[das boots]

Local vendor was at our BMW local CCA meeting and was giving a whole bunch of freebies. So, I got some.

CustomEuropeanPlates.com. Use Coupon Code: sdbmw to get 20% off. No affiliations.

Yeah I know....this is not ZHP related....

[SoCalZman]

haha I love the move over plate

[Pip]

Timed the engine. Pretty simple with the right tools and guide from Beisan. Thanks to Raj because I'd be paying a crap ton of money to do what I've done the past couple evenings.


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[UdubBadger]

See now you're just bragging ;)


Goin' HAM mobile

[Pip]

See now you're just bragging ;)


Goin' HAM mobile

I was scurred when I got to the oh shit my timing isn't right. Then read Raj's guide and said hmm that makes sense, but I have to undo the tedious stuff and do it all over again.

You should have seen me fly across the garage when the end wrench slipped because I was trying to rotate the cams with the timing locked lol.

[Hermes]

Now that you're comfortable on the insides of that S54 it's time for VANOS delete and a 3.5L stroker ;)

[Hornung418]

Need a turbo to go with it!

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[mbeckel]

Need a turbo to go with it!

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Or two

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[alexandre]

Pulled the driver's seat to install my first aid box and vaccuum/clean the carpet under it. Replaced DSC switch panel (driver's heated seat button was not working anymore). Pulled the radio to fix my loose volume button.

A couple of small fixes that I've been putting off for a while. Feels good to finally check it off!

[stephenkirsh]

Pics of the first aid box?

[gmurphy]

Pics of the first aid box?

+1


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[stephenkirsh]

FINALLY got a wash after the rain. Found all kinda of black rubber tar crap on the bumpers/side skirts :(

[gmurphy]

FINALLY got a wash after the rain. Found all kinda of black rubber tar crap on the bumpers/side skirts :(

BLEH! Nice to hear you washed it though! ;)


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[JupiterBMW]

Pulled the driver's seat to install my first aid box and vaccuum/clean the carpet under it. Replaced DSC switch panel (driver's heated seat button was not working anymore). Pulled the radio to fix my loose volume button.

A couple of small fixes that I've been putting off for a while. Feels good to finally check it off!

I'm glad to hear you vacuumed... I was gonna text you back and tell you to clean that thing, it looked filthy!! :biggrin

[JupiterBMW]

Today I did a first... First detail on the 328d.

The car has been staying fairly clean, but I've been lazy lately and have been doing nothing more than the local car wash since we bought it. The car really needed a clay and a good coat of wax, along with a few other details. So, today was the day... I clayed and waxed the paint, cleaned the wheels, wiped down under the hood (first time I've opened the hood since we bought it!....:shifty ) and gave the interior a good wipe down...

I must say, the Mineral White Metallic is a pretty color when freshly detailed... I'd take it over Alpine White for sure... :eeps

[quikryptonite]

Just installed new ignition coils and spark plugs. She's purring. I was surprised by the amount of carbon fouling on the old spark plugs. I also had some small oil traces from my botched VCG job. Other than that, it looks clean in there.

[Pip]

I took a look at toys for the car. When I landed in San Diego I had some time between landing and getting my place to stay. I went to Status Gruppe and checked things out. I wish I would've taken pictures because there were plenty of awesome cars and Mikes was a beaut as well. His super charged full blown exhaust with scza-sgt muffler blows my mind. It sounds incredible and can't believe an M3 sounds that good. Hmm...

Waiting before I could go in the shop and then I stopped using my camera as I talked to a very knowledgable man and great guy.

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[UdubBadger]

I was scurred when I got to the oh shit my timing isn't right. Then read Raj's guide and said hmm that makes sense, but I have to undo the tedious stuff and do it all over again.

You should have seen me fly across the garage when the end wrench slipped because I was trying to rotate the cams with the timing locked lol.

Lol that would be a sight.

You should do what I did...

Get yourself a garage bitch

Hi Ryan :hi

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[johnrando]

I effin PAID it effin OFF!!!!!!! Ness is mine, all mine, all mine! Been waiting for this day for 5 years, and it's finally here. Woo hoo!

:roundel

[gmurphy]

I effin PAID it effin OFF!!!!!!! Ness is mine, all mine, all mine! Been waiting for this day for 5 years, and it's finally here. Woo hoo!

:roundel

Sweet! That's awesome news!


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[johnrando]

Thanks. I'm definitely pumped.

[fredo]

Well done, Boss ... Congrats !!!

[danewilson77]

Nice JR.

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[JKO_ZHP]

I effin PAID it effin OFF!!!!!!! Ness is mine, all mine, all mine! Been waiting for this day for 5 years, and it's finally here. Woo hoo!

:roundel

Nice! The feeling of ownership is :happyspidey

[Hermes]

Sweet, congrats!

[az3579]

I effin PAID it effin OFF!!!!!!! Ness is mine, all mine, all mine! Been waiting for this day for 5 years, and it's finally here. Woo hoo!

:roundel

How I look forward to this day. Congrats!


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[LivesNearCostco]

One price of AutoX and track days

FINALLY got a wash after the rain. Found all kinda of black rubber tar crap on the bumpers/side skirts :(

[JupiterBMW]

I effin PAID it effin OFF!!!!!!! Ness is mine, all mine, all mine! Been waiting for this day for 5 years, and it's finally here. Woo hoo!

:roundel

Sweet, but now that you've spent 5 years adjusting to that money going to the ZHP, you should just keep at it. Instead, now that money each month can all go to MODS....

Every time I buy mods, I tell my wife it's still cheaper than the payment on her car because mine has no payment. :biggrin


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[Avetiso]

I effin PAID it effin OFF!!!!!!! Ness is mine, all mine, all mine! Been waiting for this day for 5 years, and it's finally here. Woo hoo!

:roundel

Congrats!

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[johnrando]

Thanks Gaary, Dario, Fred, Dane, BP, Jonathon, Joop! BTW, I like your thinking Joop, more mods! Although there's not much left as far as mods. Really just the BBK (already purchased), LED lighting (bought and going on today), BSW subwoofer, and maybe DAS (if they happen to come around cheap). Gotta replace a smashed splitter, but that's modding a mod. :) Can't think of any others.

[Johal E32]

One price of AutoX and track days

Auto-x in Oakland tomorrow with SCCA, will I see you there?! :)

[stephenkirsh]

One price of AutoX and track days

I haven't autox in a month, though.

What is that black stuff? Tire?

[jakksfor20]

Gave my car and the ZHP coupe a bath yesterday. Packed them with chairs, GoPro's, tools and a quart if oil for our trip down to AMS for our first autocross. Greatly looking forward to it. Running B class in mine. Wife didn't want to have to shift, so she's driving in C class. There to enjoy the first one and learn. That competitiveness will soon follow.


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[johnrando]

Finally had a chance to wash after driving through the extremely dusty desert back/forth to Vegas a few weeks ago. Removed my spacers so I can see if that's what the issue is with my scraping... will be driving it soon to test.

[cakM3]

I installed a Sirius module in my ZHP and mounted my Orion V4 w/ night controller angel eyes :thumbsup

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They're 120 LEDs @ 6000k :)

[SoCalZman]

I installed a Sirius module in my ZHP and mounted my Orion V4 w/ night controller angel eyes :thumbsup

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Did you buy one of the new Sirius modules that come with a year's subscription free? Where did you mount the antenna? You'll have to post a review. I get mixed reviews on everything from sound quality to value to programming quality (lots of commercials, not cheap, same songs), etc. it's made me think twice about getting one.

[cakM3]

Did you buy one of the new Sirius modules that come with a year's subscription free? Where did you mount the antenna? You'll have to post a review. I get mixed reviews on everything from sound quality to value to programming quality (lots of commercials, not cheap, same songs), etc. it's made me think twice about getting one.

I have a lifetime subscription on my SIRIUS account so all I have to do is transfer my account onto the module. Only issue I now have is that programming quality can improve....

[Tnhl1989]

Lifetime. I listen to it at work and it is always the same songs :(

[mbeckel]

Gonna sound stupid, but since I've been doing it so rarely here lately, drive it

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[Imola.ZHP]

Replaced the hydraulic serpentine belt tensioner and idler. Took me less than 30 minutes. Why do people say these cars are "difficult" to work on?

Hoping for no more crazy intermittent "chirping" noises at idle!


--Marcus

[Vas]

Installed the Akg steering bushing.

[Crickett]

Gave her a quick mist with Sonax and ONR quick detailer. Looks 100x better without a layer of Nevada dust on her!

http://tcholo.net/images/bmw/20140412postQD02.jpg

I love seeing this stuff in action!

http://tcholo.net/images/bmw/20140412wheelSonax.jpg

[QC_ZHP]

Looking good man. Sonax is unbeatable stuff

[orange260z]

I effin PAID it effin OFF!!!!!!! Ness is mine, all mine, all mine! Been waiting for this day for 5 years, and it's finally here. Woo hoo!

:roundel

Congrats Rando!!!! Is there a supercharger in your future? :devilish

[orange260z]

Spent some time yesterday getting the car out of winter storage, installing my new (to me) 17" Style 68 wheels, my new Bimmian stubby antenna, Bimmian cell mount, and BSW rear midbass speakers (they were backordered last fall and came in only after the car was stored). Went for a nice top down drive and blew the cobwebs off the car. I had forgotten how nice it drove and sounded!!!

I also went and took the 911 out of storage and drove it home. The 44 year-old car started up pretty easily (albeit with a huge cloud of smoke, typical for flat sixes after storage) and drove great too.

I had a VERY good day!:happyspidey

[HockeyGoon]

Filled her up.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/14/uhy9y9ep.jpg

[gmurphy]

Filled her up.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/14/uhy9y9ep.jpg

Cheap!


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[QC_ZHP]

DISA rebuild and cleaned ICV, TB, and MAF.

[UdubBadger]

I effin PAID it effin OFF!!!!!!! Ness is mine, all mine, all mine! Been waiting for this day for 5 years, and it's finally here. Woo hoo!

:roundel

Party time!


Goin' HAM mobile

[stephenkirsh]

Why do people say these cars are "difficult" to work on?


Do the CCV and get back to me :)

[328ioc]

Installed my BC Racing coilovers today along with new FCAB's and spacers..

Boom....sitting pretty.

http://i350.photobucket.com/albums/q433/328ioc/ZHP/_DSC2550_zps6d0dcf70.jpg (http://s350.photobucket.com/user/328ioc/media/ZHP/_DSC2550_zps6d0dcf70.jpg.html)

http://i350.photobucket.com/albums/q433/328ioc/ZHP/_DSC2552_zps0fd4ceb5-1.jpg (http://s350.photobucket.com/user/328ioc/media/ZHP/_DSC2552_zps0fd4ceb5-1.jpg.html)

http://i350.photobucket.com/albums/q433/328ioc/ZHP/_DSC2551_zps7e7186ae.jpg (http://s350.photobucket.com/user/328ioc/media/ZHP/_DSC2551_zps7e7186ae.jpg.html)

http://i350.photobucket.com/albums/q433/328ioc/ZHP/_DSC2553_zpsbe8b65a0-1-1.jpg (http://s350.photobucket.com/user/328ioc/media/ZHP/_DSC2553_zpsbe8b65a0-1-1.jpg.html)

[cakM3]

Looks great Devlin....what's next?

[mbeckel]

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[328ioc]

Looks great Devlin....what's next?

Probably getting the wheels refinished next. Then the exterior will be complete.

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[mbeckel]

Probably getting the wheels refinished next. Then the exterior will be complete.

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You planning to do it yourself?

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[328ioc]

You planning to do it yourself?

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Nah there is way to much curbing.

Got a quote for 400 to make all 4 look brand new.

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[mbeckel]

Nah there is way to much curbing.

Got a quote for 400 to make all 4 look brand new.

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Mine were rather curbed, but did it myself. You would spend about 100 max doing it yourself. The savings would cover a set of headers

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[328ioc]

Mine were rather curbed, but did it myself. You would spend about 100 max doing it yourself. The savings would cover a set of headers

Sent from in the bushes

Yeah but the time is a factor....sadly something I don't have much of lately.

And I've decided against headers so its more like 400 for this or 900+ for a different set of wheels.

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[mbeckel]

Yeah but the time is a factor....sadly something I don't have much of lately.

And I've decided against headers so its more like 400 for this or 900+ for a different set of wheels.

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I can respect that. Just giving you food for thought

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[328ioc]

I can respect that. Just giving you food for thought

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Appreciate it. I have cover all bases. This is just the one will work best based in schedule/cost.

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[mbeckel]

Appreciate it. I have cover all bases. This is just the one will work best based in schedule/cost.

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If you were fairly close to where I live, I would be happy to do the work for less.

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[328ioc]

If you were fairly close to where I live, I would be happy to do the work for less.

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I would take you up on that too if we lived closer.

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[johnrando]

Party time!


Goin' HAM mobile


Woot!


Spent some time yesterday getting the car out of winter storage, installing my new (to me) 17" Style 68 wheels, my new Bimmian stubby antenna, Bimmian cell mount, and BSW rear midbass speakers (they were backordered last fall and came in only after the car was stored). Went for a nice top down drive and blew the cobwebs off the car. I had forgotten how nice it drove and sounded!!!

I also went and took the 911 out of storage and drove it home. The 44 year-old car started up pretty easily (albeit with a huge cloud of smoke, typical for flat sixes after storage) and drove great too.

I had a VERY good day!:happyspidey

Very nice. How do you like the speakers?


Congrats Rando!!!! Is there a supercharger in your future? :devilish

Thanks! I wish. Definitely dream about it but not likely.


Gonna sound stupid, but since I've been doing it so rarely here lately, drive it

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Not stupid at all. It's a great car to "come back to".

Devlin, very nice low. :like

[BavarianZHP]

Treated the ZHP to some 0% ethanol gas today for the first time... $4.40/gallon isn't cheap, but what the hell. She deserves it. :roundel

[Hermes]

Forgot to post... driver's side mirror delete arrived from Germany :)

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[Johal E32]

auto-x'd the not so low and and slow wagon. LOL

Videos will be up soon!

http://i.imgur.com/aHoSJp5.jpg

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

The style 44's are the beater wheels, I still have the nice LM reps, haha. The car is SUPER flush with those on. Tucks beautifully in the rear and the front pokes out a tad.

The red on my style 44's is from the old plasti-dip that was not properly removed. HAHA.

[trancenation]

Treated the ZHP to some 0% ethanol gas today for the first time... $4.40/gallon isn't cheap, but what the hell. She deserves it. :roundel

Paid $4.40/gallon for Premium today, prices have increased recently.

[HockeyGoon]

Paid $4.40/gallon for Premium today, prices have increased recently.

Wow, here in Texas people complain about 93 being $3.80

[slater]

it's about $5.35/gallon for 91 here in ontario... you guys have it good.

peter

[elsanto]

Removed my old headlight film, re-applied with Lamin-x piece of cake!

Also started up the m3 from its hibernation.

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k72/elsanto_parts_2006/alpine.jpg

[alexandre]

Pics of the first aid box?


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Sorry boys, didn't see the reply. Here's what you need to order:

#52107044958 FIRST AID BOX EMPTY

http://c1552172.r72.cf0.rackcdn.com/10509_x600.jpg

#52107045018 BRACKET FIRST AID BOX

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#07149169302 SCREW (x3)

http://c1552172.r72.cf0.rackcdn.com/113362_x600.jpg

And my install (I lifted the seat, it's only 4 bolts and makes the job a lot easier) - yes, I cleaned and vacuumed everything after :shifty

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[UdubBadger]

Awesome Dev


Goin' HAM mobile

[Hermes]

Euro turn signals w/city lights

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[HockeyGoon]

Changed out my cabin air filter
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/17/e7anyguh.jpg

[mbeckel]

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Got some new plugs for the zhp. Still wanna get new coil packs before installing.

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[danewilson77]

Changed out my cabin air filter
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/17/e7anyguh.jpg


13461

Got some new plugs for the zhp. Still wanna get new coil packs before installing.

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This warms my heart immensely.

Honest, easy, preventative maintenance.

Samsung Galaxy S5...

[mbeckel]

This warms my heart immensely.

Honest, easy, preventative maintenance.

Samsung Galaxy S5...

I'm a second generation car fanatic my friend. I grew up under the hood of cars with my dad. I owe everything I do and know to my dad. Plus this car means a lot to me, I've had it almost 7 years and have experienced so many moments of life in it, I would never let anything bad happen to it

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[das boots]

Brought my ZHP to BMW of Vista to have a courtesy inspection. Had my head technician and personal mechanic friend conduct the inspection due to a recent rattle that I have notice. We found no rattles or any lose parts. The other was to have them do the recall on the grounding of the rear tail lights. Did some coding that I needed on the ZHP. All's good and a passing grade. And a free car wash.


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Went home, did oil and filter change to my E30 M3. Did a thorough car wash. Wax and polish the wheels. Vacuum inside. Now back to clean car contest ready.

[ELCID86]

Brought my ZHP to BMW of Vista to have a courtesy inspection. Had my head technician and personal mechanic friend conduct the inspection due to a recent rattle that I have notice. We found no rattles or any lose parts. The other was to have them do the recall on the grounding of the rear tail lights. Did some coding that I needed on the ZHP. All's good and a passing grade. And a free car wash.




Went home, did oil and filter change to my E30 M3. Did a thorough car wash. Wax and polish the wheels. Vacuum inside. Now back to clean car contest ready.

Sounds like a good day!

[Hermes]

I just decided in gonna move the performance pedals to the 740 before I sell the red car... more stuff to add to the list of projects for this weekend :(

[cakM3]

Took my ZHP to Banchwerks to have new Powerflex RTABs installed :thimbsup

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/18/bany8y6u.jpg

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[stephenkirsh]

Anybody know anything about rear trailing arm limiters? ECS sells a set and claims it's helpful

[cakM3]

Anybody know anything about rear trailing arm limiters? ECS sells a set and claims it's helpful

If you're using OEM bushings then yes, they will be helpful. I was going to install OEM bushings in my ZHP until I saw the Powerflex bushings. I went with Powerflex :)

No limiters needed with these...

[Johal E32]

Anybody know anything about rear trailing arm limiters? ECS sells a set and claims it's helpful

I have a set of vorshalg limiters along with E46 M3 RTAB's. Good upgrade, limiters are must when you do RTABS IMO.

[cakM3]

I have a set of vorshalg limiters along with E46 M3 RTAB's. Good upgrade, limiters are must when you do RTABS IMO.

I, on the most part, agree with what Johal said above.

When I installed my Powerflex RTABs, I opted not to instsll my Vorshalg limiters because I didn't see how they wil fit since the Powerflex bushings extended outside the trailing arms...

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/19/juje5uma.jpg

[jakksfor20]

Looks like I have to have a front wheel bearing replaced on the sedan. Wife complained of a vibration twice in the past few weeks after the car had sat for a few days (not tires). Our local place we take the cars to for tires,alignments put it on the high speed balance machine finally isolated it.

I'll let them do this one, but I'm ordering the other front to DIY. Seems simple enough, but I just don't have the time right now to do this one.

[Imola.ZHP]

Took the dog to the vet this morning for an allergy issue, on the way there he decided to throw up, luckily on me and not in/on the ZHP.

On the way back a semi threw up a rock and chipped my ~6 month old OEM windshield. Awesome.

Gave it a bath, cleared out the clutter from within and tucked it in the garage, she had a rough morning. Waiting to hear from the insurance company about getting the chip filled, its already cracked a tiny bit. Possibly happened while washing, didn't notice it before, only after.

[johnrando]

Ouch, rough start to the day.

[stephenkirsh]

Took the dog to the vet this morning for an allergy issue, on the way there he decided to throw up, luckily on me and not in/on the ZHP.

Dedication right there. Clothes are easily washed :)

[Johal E32]

I, on the most part, agree with what Johal said above.

When I installed my Powerflex RTABs, I opted not to instsll my Vorshalg limiters because I didn't see how they wil fit since the Powerflex bushings extended outside the trailing arms...

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/19/juje5uma.jpg

Makes sense.

Id either get Powerflex like or get regular bushes with limiters. Supposedly they lengthen the life of the rtab in addition to tightening up the rear. My local shop said it was must for the car, I took their word for it. HAHA. It was $40 so not too bad.

[Vas]

Limiters are not used on poly rear trailing arm bushings. Just on the rubber ones.

[Imola.ZHP]

Ouch, rough start to the day.

Ended well though, I just got back from a local glass place. I was in and out in less than 30 minutes and it is very difficult to even tell it ever existed!

$0 deductible, the deed is done! Hope it was worth claiming though, it was only $54.00 Hope it doesn't jack my rate up!


Dedication right there. Clothes are easily washed :)

Thats what I said on my FB post about it! I didn't share here, however, that it was a feces snack he threw up. Vet suggested sprinkling cayenne pepper on his feces to hopefully get him to quit eating it. I pulled over and cleaned it off of me, but I preferred it to be on me than in the car.


Limiters are not used on poly rear trailing arm bushings. Just on the rubber ones.

Exactly! Love my AKG poly RTABS!

[stephenkirsh]

OMG what a barf. I've got a fairly strong stomach, but barfed up poop? Oh man...

[Imola.ZHP]

OMG what a barf. I've got a fairly strong stomach, but barfed up poop? Oh man...

Yes, poop barf, it was indeed gross. If I had discussed such an even prior to it happening I would have probably said I wouldn't have been able to handle it, but I continue to surprise myself when things like this happen. I was going 65mph next to a highway patrol on the interstate, just eased off the throttle and calmly signaled my way over to the shoulder, luckily the traffic was light.

[ELCID86]

I got my clown nose to blink and coded the lights to flash on lock/unlock! #codingisfun


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[SoCalZman]

what about the heated seats??

[BCS_ZHP]

- Oil change on x5.
- Fixed oil leak on e46, used an Indy during winter for an oil change because it was too cold, it appears he reused the copper oil bolt washer, it stretched and created a leak.
- Installed studs & lug nuts on Brett's e46, looks nice, he'll post pics later.
- Couldn't get the mower started, bought & changed battery in the JD mower, then mowed the lawn.
- Put e90 on jack stands tonight & removed wheels in prep for tomorrow's brake job, will be painting calipers on this job.
- Got another copper oil bolt washer from dealer, bought mama a BMW jacket, hero status at home.
- Adult beverages going down easily & rapidly.

[ELCID86]

what about the heated seats??

Haven't tried any EEPROM work yet. I'm a little apprehensive. Any chance of bricking the ECU, etc?


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[SoCalZman]

Doesn't the program write new programming into the car when you change a setting via a checkbox too? That would be considered a risk as well, right?

[ELCID86]

Yeah. But a check bow seems so harmless ;-)


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[SoCalZman]

well I am not a programming wiz and it turned out ok for me. I just measured three times and cut once. You can let me know if you have any questions.

[Hermes]

Will install this weekend

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/330Ci%20Mysticblau/2F18E312-5405-403E-ACA7-60DAB4FA3A25.jpg

[Hornung418]

Will install this weekend

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/330Ci%20Mysticblau/2F18E312-5405-403E-ACA7-60DAB4FA3A25.jpg

:like

You'll love it!

Sent from my GS3.

[mbeckel]

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Perfect for any imola car

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[Hermes]

:like

You'll love it!

Sent from my GS3.

I think I will. I traded a hummingbird feeder for it

[stephenkirsh]

13501

Perfect for any imola car

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What's the little one for?

[mbeckel]

What's the little one for?

The steering wheel

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[cakM3]

I took my ZHP to Lime Rock today... my car is surrounded by track rats comprised of Porsche, Lotus, Corvette, Cooper Mini, and of course many different series of BMW :)

Several ZHPs made a showing so I'll focus primarily on them while taking pics :thumbsup

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/19/usuta6ep.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/19/y9uza7aj.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/19/ty5uga4a.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/19/du8emyru.jpg

And BP pulling into his spot...
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/19/hu7epyqa.jpg

Wobz is officially a "race car" now :)
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/19/vevube4a.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/19/uqanu7u8.jpg

[328ioc]

The most beautiful track I have ever been too.

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[ELCID86]

Love that last pic. Enjoy and be safe!


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[HockeyGoon]

Gave her a bath
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/20/aqazy6e3.jpg

[gmurphy]

Gave her a bath
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/20/aqazy6e3.jpg

Looks good


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[Johal E32]

I took my ZHP to Lime Rock today... my car is surrounded by track rats comprised of Porsche, Lotus, Corvette, Cooper Mini, and of course many different series of BMW :)

Several ZHPs made a showing so I'll focus primarily on them while taking pics :thumbsup

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/19/usuta6ep.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/19/y9uza7aj.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/19/ty5uga4a.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/19/du8emyru.jpg

And BP pulling into his spot...
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/19/hu7epyqa.jpg

Wobz is officially a "race car" now :)
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/19/vevube4a.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/19/uqanu7u8.jpg

Did you track your zhp? Or just watch?

[danewilson77]

2 oil changes (M1-0W40) and Toyo Proxes 4 plus X 4 for Justinwilson77's zhp. Choices available on short notice were Potenza's or Proxes. I decided we'd try these.

Samsung Galaxy S5...

[Hermes]

Fuel filter and O2 sensor for the E21 so far, I'll work on the ZHPs later today

[stephenkirsh]

2 oil changes (M1-0W40) and Toyo Proxes 4 plus X 4 for Justinwilson77's zhp. Choices available on short notice were Potenza's or Proxes. I decided we'd try these.

Samsung Galaxy S5...

Why two? On same car?

[danewilson77]

Oil change on mine, and then my son's (jw77) zhp. Cost was $42.50 each. Not bad imho.

Samsung Galaxy S5...

[stephenkirsh]

Ahhhh ok. Nice price

[BCS_ZHP]

New studs on Brett's car yesterday.
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[BCS_ZHP]

So spent the day doing another brake job. Parts all from Ray (Smilez), paint by me. Thanks Ray, your product is top notch, the previous posts show Brett's car with nearly 15K miles and not much wear on the pads & rotors.

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[BCS_ZHP]

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[Hermes]

sweet!

[danewilson77]

Muteki or Bimmerworld?

Samsung Galaxy S5...

[ELCID86]

Nice job Bruce!

[alexandre]

2 oil changes (M1-0W40) and Toyo Proxes 4 plus X 4 for Justinwilson77's zhp. Choices available on short notice were Potenza's or Proxes. I decided we'd try these.

Samsung Galaxy S5...

Is 0-40 still $25ish for a 5qt jug at wally world ? Need to do it myself.

As a side note, today I installed new console, adjusted parking brake, installed summer wheels, and flushed diff/tranny fluids. Some good old boring maintenance.