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

[SoCalZman]

Sweet! It's simple. When you remove the old one make sure that in the holes for the clips to go into there aren't any white pegs in them. The holes need to be well holes...


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13797

Well crap. How do I get the white clips out???

EDIT: needle nose pliers did it. So got them all out. One of the broke and fell to the bottom of the blower motor compartment. Does that go out of the car? Anything to worry about?

[gmurphy]

13797

Well crap. How do I get the white clips out???

EDIT: needle nose pliers did it. So got them all out. One of the broke and fell to the bottom of the blower motor compartment. Does that go out of the car? Anything to worry about?

I pushed one through too. It is fine. No need to worry :)


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[gmurphy]

13797

Well crap. How do I get the white clips out???

EDIT: needle nose pliers did it. So got them all out. One of the broke and fell to the bottom of the blower motor compartment. Does that go out of the car? Anything to worry about?

The clips are a pain!


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[SoCalZman]

No kidding. New one is one but it doesn't seem "tight". I am pushing down pretty hard up ad down it and the new clips don't seem to be "clipping" in.

Edit. Spoke too soon. I was pushing on wrong part. Push on the top half of it.

[gmurphy]

No kidding. New one is one but it doesn't seem "tight". I am pushing down pretty hard up ad down it and the new clips don't seem to be "clipping" in.

Edit. Spoke too soon. I was pushing on wrong part. Push on the top half of it.

If it's secured properly it should not lift at all. My old one would lift without effort!


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[Stewbie]

Pulled the MAF and hit it with some CRC Sensorkleen (called MAF cleaner in the US market).

[SoCalZman]

Ok all done. Took twice as long as it should have because I am always afraid I am doing something wrong. I looked at the lock nuts for over 5 minutes because they were not going back flush into the wiper arms. Oh well. The arms are torqued back to spec so I don't think they are going anywhere.


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[cakM3]

I took out the Beltronics STi Driver hard wire installed in my ZHP for the Valentine hard wire. As much as I love my STi Driver, I prefer everything that the V1 has even more :thumbsup

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/05/dugequ6u.jpg

[johnrando]

Nice work Norcalz, Charlie.

[cakM3]

Nice work Norcalz, Charlie.

Thank you sir! :thumbsup

[das boots]

I took out the Beltronics STi Driver hard wire installed in my ZHP for the Valentine hard wire. As much as I love my STi Driver, I prefer everything that the V1 has even more :thumbsup

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/05/dugequ6u.jpg


V1....Still No. 1 on my list.

[MsRN]

Replaced the clips on my moonroof sliding shade, lubed up the tracks, and FINALLY have a properly-working shade. That was so easy, I'm not sure why I didn't do it 2-1/2 years ago...

[MsRN]

Also, looked at KW replacement parts and their pricey but gorgeous hydraulic lift systems. :drool:

[Hermes]

More BBS parts for the 82

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/93D15AD3-34B7-444E-A4EA-498935DB9AA8.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/2B6312DC-C0C8-4052-8F56-98F3E1F1F335.jpg

[az3579]

I actually did this Friday but haven't had time to post it until now...

Installed a tri-stitch alcantara wheel in my ZHP, as well as mounted the BBS CH wheels. My gawd this car is so much sexier now.


Wd40 would have made your life a lot easier

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I used GooGone which worked like a charm, but dealing with the sticky shit afterwards is the biggest PITA. My hands were black for two days.

[Sockethead]

I actually did this Friday but haven't had time to post it until now...

Installed a tri-stitch alcantara wheel in my ZHP, as well as mounted the BBS CH wheels. My gawd this car is so much sexier now.
I noticed your wheels... Forgot to compliment you on them with everything going on yesterday

[cakM3]

Replaced the clips on my moonroof sliding shade, lubed up the tracks, and FINALLY have a properly-working shade. That was so easy, I'm not sure why I didn't do it 2-1/2 years ago...

What DIY did you use to do this? The sun shade on my ///M is broke and needs the clips replaced. I have all the clips to do this. If its as easy as you say then I will be doing this over the upcoming weekend :)

[E_Rak]

What DIY did you use to do this? The sun shade on my ///M is broke and needs the clips replaced. I have all the clips to do this. If its as easy as you say then I will be doing this over the upcoming weekend :)

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?1388821-Pictorial-DIY-BMW-E46-Sunshade-Sunroof-Final-Fix

Super easy DIY, it will be very helpful to have a friend to hold the glass for you though so you can properly re-align it with the roof when you're done.

[cakM3]

This :)

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/06/8yhuma7u.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/06/4umy2ejy.jpg

New tool box
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/06/uguda8y4.jpg

Got lots of shelving and a tool box to organize my garage :thumbsup

[HockeyGoon]

I got euro bind spot mirrors but my dad ordered the Unheated pair and I need the heated ones . So now I have to send those back

[SoCalZman]

I listened to what she was trying to tell me. Sounds like a sick car. Funny timing. I had just been gathering part numbers for my cooling system refresh and this started today.

http://youtu.be/sR7qVE6LZng

[gmurphy]

I listened to what she was trying to tell me. Sounds like a sick car. Funny timing. I had just been gathering part numbers for my cooling system refresh and this started today.

http://youtu.be/sR7qVE6LZng

It's that clip that fell through!!! Just kidding :)


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[SoCalZman]

LOL. When i started the car and heard the noise the cowl clip was my first thought! I immediately turned off the HVAC and then realized it was the engine.

[gmurphy]

LOL. When i started the car and heard the noise the cowl clip was my first thought! I immediately turned off the HVAC and then realized it was the engine.

:rofl


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[Hermes]

Baseplates were accidentally painted Mystic as well, I'll pick them up on Wednesday when they are gloss black

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/330Ci%20Mysticblau/AF4A450B-8911-4D4D-9B33-2023795A9B81.jpg

(There's a layer of dust on my car so the shades might not look the same to you, but they are when you look at them in person)

Edit:

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/330Ci%20Mysticblau/57525461-A233-4D55-81F9-E9057BC4B4CD.jpg

[BavarianZHP]

^^^ Gorgeous.


I just bought my very first performance intake:

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc12/Bike_enthusiast/7414eab7-e358-4289-9470-26c152b3a93e_zps89bd196c.png (http://s218.photobucket.com/user/Bike_enthusiast/media/7414eab7-e358-4289-9470-26c152b3a93e_zps89bd196c.png.html)

Just sealed the deal 30 mins ago... Tabs are broken :( but I guess the filter that comes with it makes up it. Expensive, but I've always wanted one!!!! :)

[Hermes]

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/330Ci%20Mysticblau/C7E79C20-3DC6-4593-99A7-24081582A2D4.jpg

[trancenation]

^Oh man, what's going on here? Changing dash colors?

[Hermes]

and carpet

Edit:

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/330Ci%20Mysticblau/A77D2AE4-CAF1-444B-AA50-EF0860BE528C.jpg

[johnrando]

Congrats on the intake!

JP, wow. What a project.

[cakM3]

and carpet

Edit:

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/330Ci%20Mysticblau/A77D2AE4-CAF1-444B-AA50-EF0860BE528C.jpg

Yep...I remember this look :) Awesome progress JP :thumbsup

[danewilson77]

Well done!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/F3qpqC0.gif (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/nicee46/media/F3qpqC0.gif.html)

[Hermes]

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/330Ci%20Mysticblau/FA602D2F-89AD-4E44-8E0D-D61E7A6E208B.jpg

[midlandtech]

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/330Ci%20Mysticblau/FA602D2F-89AD-4E44-8E0D-D61E7A6E208B.jpg

Dang. Full weight reduction
http://youtu.be/egCwDtDekww

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[Hornung418]

Dang. Full weight reduction
http://youtu.be/egCwDtDekww

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Omg that's so bad! Jesus...It's a 323i for crying out loud...

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[Hermes]

The green painters tape on the intake is hilarious

[midlandtech]

His other videos are just as entertaining... he's not lacking for confidence that's for sure.

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[Hornung418]

The sticker that just says Stewart...

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[Hermes]

"if you wanna beat Nissan three hundred fifty or that shit... Mooostang... then you're gonna have to remove all the weight"

no, you just buy a car with more power

[Vas]

Man that video was good.

Bolt on roll cage lol

[midlandtech]

"if you wanna beat Nissan three hundred fifty or that shit... Mooostang... then you're gonna have to remove all the weight"

no, you just buy a car with more power

But what about the stage 3 turbo chip he installed in his other videos. Surely that will allow him to beat M3's and mustangs as he claims

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[Hermes]

Moostang bro, you gotta pronounce it correct lol

http://www.9linesart.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Moostang.jpg

[az3579]

:rofl


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[midlandtech]

Haha epic

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[MsRN]

What DIY did you use to do this? The sun shade on my ///M is broke and needs the clips replaced. I have all the clips to do this. If its as easy as you say then I will be doing this over the upcoming weekend :)

This one:

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?1388821-Pictorial-DIY-BMW-E46-Sunshade-Sunroof-Final-Fix

If you can boil water, you can do this. A second set of hands is nice for realigning the glass after, but I did it solo in fifteen minutes. Next will be the sunroof motor, which works but clicks when it's retracting.

[cakM3]

This one:

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?1388821-Pictorial-DIY-BMW-E46-Sunshade-Sunroof-Final-Fix

If you can boil water, you can do this. A second set of hands is nice for realigning the glass after, but I did it solo in fifteen minutes. Next will be the sunroof motor, which works but clicks when it's retracting.

Thanks! :thumbsup

[Fat-Ham]

Ordered a few things:
Valve cover gasket set
Vanos gasket
Vanos seals
Anti rattle kit
Disa rebuild kit
F connecter
Lower intake boot
Upper intake boot
Redline trans fluid
Redline diff fluid
Ate brake fluid
Euro tray



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[mbeckel]

Ordered a few things:
Valve cover gasket set
Vanos gasket
Vanos seals
Anti rattle kit
Disa rebuild kit
F connecter
Lower intake boot
Upper intake boot
Redline trans fluid
Redline diff fluid
Ate brake fluid
Euro tray



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You have a fun weekend ahead of you!

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[Fat-Ham]

You have a fun weekend ahead of you!

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Haha unfortunately I have to go to myrtle beach for a dinner Saturday and then I have a 24 hour duty on Sunday so it probably won't happen until next weekend.


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[Hermes]

Which trans fluid? I run a 50/50 mix of MTL and 75/90

[NoVAphotog]

Which trans fluid? I run a 50/50 mix of MTL and 75/90

Why the mix? I had read through Mike Miller's latest Old School guide and he recommends MTL 100%, which I have sitting ready to go in.

[gmurphy]

Why the mix? I had read through Mike Miller's latest Old School guide and he recommends MTL 100%, which I have sitting ready to go in.

I have been running 100% MTL since March and have been amazed on how good it is. Highly recommended. Worked fine for me in the cold (30 F) too. Just get the gearbox warmed up.


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[NoVAphotog]

I have been running 100% MTL since March and have been amazed on how good it is. Highly recommended. Worked fine for me in the cold (30 F) too. Just get the gearbox warmed up.



Excellent. That's what I've heard, I'm looking forward to it. I'll be starting a project thread for my car so I'll report in on how I like it as well when that "opens for business"

[Fat-Ham]

Ruh roh. Was I not supposed to get MT-90 for my trans?


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[gmurphy]

Excellent. That's what I've heard, I'm looking forward to it. I'll be starting a project thread for my car so I'll report in on how I like it as well when that "opens for business"

Sweet. Also put redline in your Diff. It's good stuff!


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[Fat-Ham]

Also got 75w90 redline for the diff


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[gmurphy]

Also got 75w90 redline for the diff


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Good stuff :)


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[gmurphy]

Ruh roh. Was I not supposed to get MT-90 for my trans?


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I am only 100% positive on the REDLINE MTL and ATF D4 in our cars.


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[Hermes]

Nevermind, I'm thinking of the Getrag 245 (5MT from an E21 that people swap into 02s). It needs slightly thicker fluid. I used straight MTL in the ZHP

Edit: Garry, you should get rid of the Dexron 4 and replace with Dexron 6

http://www.redlineoil.com/content/images/products/115.png

http://www.redlineoil.com/product.aspx?pid=115&pcid=9

[Fat-Ham]

I am only 100% positive on the REDLINE MTL and ATF D4 in our cars.


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Just called ECS and switched it to the MTL fluid


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[gmurphy]

Just called ECS and switched it to the MTL fluid


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Sweet! Good choice.


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[NoVAphotog]

Sweet. Also put redline in your Diff. It's good stuff!



Yup. Got a whole load from amazon last week, Redline MTL, 75W-90, and D4 ATF for the power steering. Went with BMW 5W-30 oil for now.

[gmurphy]

Yup. Got a whole load from amazon last week, Redline MTL, 75W-90, and D4 ATF for the power steering. Went with BMW 5W-30 oil for now.

Awesome! That's everything I currently run.


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[NoVAphotog]

Ruh roh. Was I not supposed to get MT-90 for my trans?



From the guide:

"Only synthetic oil should be used in BMW manual gearboxes, drain interval 30,000
miles.

BMW-specified factory synthetic gearbox oil is MTF-LT-2 available at the dealer, and
the spec often changes. It is a good product; I just wouldn’t leave it in service forever.

Red Line products are also widely used and preferred (www.redlineoil.com).

All the BMW gearbox rebuilders I know use Red Line MTL exclusively, regardless of
model year or gearbox. The general consensus seems to be that MTL is the better
lubricant. I do not use ATF in any manual gearbox.

Red Line MT-90 as slightly higher viscosity than their MTL product, which can be useful
in reducing gearbox rattle, which can occur in neutral with the clutch pedal out in
vehicles that do not have dual mass flywheels. The rattle does not affect gearbox
function." (Copyright © 2013 by Drive Wheels, LLC, all rights reserved.)

[Hermes]

Like I said, ignore my comment about mixing MTL and 75/90. It only applies to gearboxes from 30+ years ago that have more fragile syncro's. There are only a few of us on here that own cars with those boxes

[az3579]

30k being a requirement is excessive for changes, IMO. With today's lubricating technologies, the oil should last longer than that. 60k is the interval I remember being recommended by the Old School schedule; will have to see if that's the case with the documentation I had.

Granted, more frequent changes can't hurt (other than the wallet), I'm just hoping it's not necessary. I've always done 60k on my cars and have been just fine (and I drive a LOT of miles).

[NoVAphotog]

30k being a requirement is excessive for changes, IMO. With today's lubricating technologies, the oil should last longer than that. 60k is the interval I remember being recommended by the Old School schedule; will have to see if that's the case with the documentation I had.

Granted, more frequent changes can't hurt (other than the wallet), I'm just hoping it's not necessary. I've always done 60k on my cars and have been just fine (and I drive a LOT of miles).

The older version I had seen said that BP, I emailed Mike a couple weeks ago asking him for his latest copy and that had been changed. I would think anywhere between that range would be fine as I agree with the improvement in tech.

[NoVAphotog]

Awesome! That's everything I currently run.


:thumbsup

[Vas]

I'm running Redline 75w-140 no slip gear oil mixed with RedLine D4 ATF in my gearbox.

[ELCID86]

30k being a requirement is excessive for changes, IMO. With today's lubricating technologies, the oil should last longer than that. 60k is the interval I remember being recommended by the Old School schedule; will have to see if that's the case with the documentation I had.

Granted, more frequent changes can't hurt (other than the wallet), I'm just hoping it's not necessary. I've always done 60k on my cars and have been just fine (and I drive a LOT of miles).

What about time on the fluids? Colin's was done about 20k ago (diff and tranny) but it was in May of 2010.



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[Sockethead]

Diff oil is changed at inspection II... at least at my dealership... so that would be 60k

[ELCID86]

Diff oil is changed at inspection II... at least at my dealership... so that would be 60k

That's when it was done. He's now at 86k or so. So I guess I leave it.


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[Johal E32]

Redline says to use ATF for tranny, but MTL is good as well.

http://www.redlineoil.com/news_article.aspx?id=13

[alexandre]

Redline says to use ATF for tranny, but MTL is good as well.

http://www.redlineoil.com/news_article.aspx?id=13

I use a mix of the two. 75W90 in diff and ATF in power steering. Everything is smooth as butter even in super cold temps.

[az3579]

What about time on the fluids? Colin's was done about 20k ago (diff and tranny) but it was in May of 2010.



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Only 20k in 4 years??????
That's not average usage. I don't know what the specific time intervals are, but I would imagine it to be relatively ok... perhaps 30k would better suit that car at the rate it gets driven. :dunno

[Tnhl1989]

College student that studies more than driving lol

[az3579]

College student that studies more than driving lol

I thought Shawn owned the car up until like last year?

[gmurphy]

Redline says to use ATF for tranny, but MTL is good as well.

http://www.redlineoil.com/news_article.aspx?id=13

MTL runs thicker so it's more of a preference I guess. I like it!


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[Johal E32]

MTL runs thicker so it's more of a preference I guess. I like it!


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Yeah, if it works for you then keep using it! I think I have MTL in my car and oem MTF pentosin fluid in my dad's M5. Both fluids are great, no complaints. The 75w90 in my diff is great as well along with ATF redline for power steering.

[gmurphy]

Yeah, if it works for you then keep using it! I think I have MTL in my car and oem MTF pentosin fluid in my dad's M5. Both fluids are great, no complaints. The 75w90 in my diff is great as well along with ATF redline for power steering.

Good stuff!


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[cakM3]

I cleaned and polished my Performance strut bar this evening....getting ready to put it away until I source my 3rd BMW sometime in the future :)

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/08/e5urana7.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/08/abagapy6.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/08/junavuba.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/08/aquna8eb.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/08/uqugy6u2.jpg

Some 3M compound, elbow grease, and polish afterwards and you would think this strut bar was never used :) if you haven't figured it out by now.... I really love this part ;)

[ELCID86]

^Makes a great center-piece Chuck. Please pass the gravy...and don't get it on my strut bar!

What do you polish CF with?

[QC_ZHP]

I want to be like Charlie when I grow up.

[webster]

So you bought an expensive perf. strut bar just for ornamentation? Now that's baller status!

[cakM3]

^Makes a great center-piece Chuck. Please pass the gravy...and don't get it on my strut bar!
What do you polish CF with?

Shawn....I really cracked up when you made this comment...:biggrin


I want to be like Charlie when I grow up.

You will someday Steve...:) :thumbsup


So you bought an expensive perf. strut bar just for ornamentation? Now that's baller status!

Wes, this is exactly what did in this case.....that is until I source my Competition Package E46 ///M after my daughter graduates from college... ;)

[ELCID86]

Removed my strut bar and CAI in prep for sale. (But I boxed it up instead of putting it on the dining room table!) I'll probably put them on Colin's car.

[Vas]

Removed my strut bar and CAI in prep for sale. (But I boxed it up instead of putting it on the dining room table!) I'll probably put them on Colin's car.

Tell me you will be looking for a manual zhp.

[ELCID86]

Tell me you will be looking for a manual zhp.
Who me? :ducking

[midlandtech]

13860 my brother randomly sent me this since we now have a 5 month old. It will not be going on the car

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[Avetiso]

:rofl :rofl :rofl Why not? Put in on there, man.

[iZHP]

Today after work, I shaved and brushed the Alcantara on the drivers side seat, armrest, and headrest. There's a night and day difference. Very happy with the results, and I wish I did it sooner. The rain stopped me from doing the passengers side today, I'll try again tomorrow.

[JupiterBMW]

Made a little more progress to my secret project... :shifty

Even on the ship I'm able to get some wrench time! :biggrin

[Hermes]

Made a little more progress to my secret project... :shifty

Even on the ship I'm able to get some wrench time! :biggrin

Stupid secret project, spill the beans...

Here's my double secret project ;)

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/330Ci%20Mysticblau/8A8E540E-D2EC-4308-A4C7-2E7B3E0DE375.jpg

[ELCID86]

Today after work, I shaved and brushed the Alcantara on the drivers side seat, armrest, and headrest. There's a night and day difference. Very happy with the results, and I wish I did it sooner. The rain stopped me from doing the passengers side today, I'll try again tomorrow.

Glad it worked!


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[gmurphy]

Stupid secret project, spill the beans...

Here's my double secret project ;)

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/330Ci%20Mysticblau/8A8E540E-D2EC-4308-A4C7-2E7B3E0DE375.jpg

Oooohhhhh Ahhhhhhh
Very nice


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[328ioc]

Made a little more progress to my secret project... :shifty

Even on the ship I'm able to get some wrench time! :biggrin

Excellent news....:-)

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[alexandre]

Today after work, I shaved and brushed the Alcantara on the drivers side seat, armrest, and headrest. There's a night and day difference. Very happy with the results, and I wish I did it sooner. The rain stopped me from doing the passengers side today, I'll try again tomorrow.

What shaver/brush are you using ?

[webster]

i use this one, it works fine:

http://www.amazon.com/Remington-Battery-Operated-Fabric-Shaver/dp/B0034BV6KA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1399644998&sr=8-1&keywords=sweater+shaver

[gmurphy]

i use this one, it works fine:

http://www.amazon.com/Remington-Battery-Operated-Fabric-Shaver/dp/B0034BV6KA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1399644998&sr=8-1&keywords=sweater+shaver

Did you take pictures!


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[JupiterBMW]

Stupid secret project, spill the beans...

Here's my double secret project ;)

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/330Ci%20Mysticblau/8A8E540E-D2EC-4308-A4C7-2E7B3E0DE375.jpg

Yours looks beautiful. As for mine, in due time. :shifty


Excellent news....:-)

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[328ioc]

Yours looks beautiful. As for mine, in due time. :shifty


Why yes, yes it is. Will call you today. Answer your phone!


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Depends what time you call!

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[Pip]

Had a low coolant light come on after I made it to LA in the RRS. Checked the engine bay and it was smoking and fluid everywhere. I took off the beauty cover and found this bad boy. It was an air valve inline after the thermostat that cracked after years of heat.

13871

Quick run to the dealer and about 30 minutes and it's back on the road. Had to bleed the system a bit to ensure I had the air bubbles out. If I hadn't done the cooling system refresh on the zhp I might have been stumped with this one.

[SoCalZman]

oh lord, something else we need to change when doing the cooling refresh?!? ok what is the part number? lol :-P

Seriously though, that looks like metal. surprising it just cracked like that.

[Avetiso]

Glad you got it sorted out, Sean.

"Arnold smoking a cigar in the Red Square; your argument is invalid." -Galaxy S5

[Pip]

oh lord, something else we need to change when doing the cooling refresh?!? ok what is the part number? lol :-P

Seriously though, that looks like metal. surprising it just cracked like that.

This was in a range rover so doesn't apply to the 330 :)

It has a metal cap, but is a plastic T piece.

[Pip]

Glad you got it sorted out, Sean.

"Arnold smoking a cigar in the Red Square; your argument is invalid." -Galaxy S5

Me too! I can drive home without an expensive trip to the dealer.

[gmurphy]

Today I had Dinan Stage 1 installed and washed her clean. Review is in my build thread. All I can say is that I really like it. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/10/adepada3.jpg


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[Hermes]

Carpet in, I'll deal with the dash tomorrow

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/330Ci%20Mysticblau/7A74C30C-81EF-4E35-8BE2-BAEB89444F9A.jpg

Also, removed 6.8lbs of crayons

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/330Ci%20Mysticblau/61779BED-F65F-4A36-B82F-E7A6D2CCE515.jpg

[alexandre]

i use this one, it works fine:

http://www.amazon.com/Remington-Battery-Operated-Fabric-Shaver/dp/B0034BV6KA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1399644998&sr=8-1&keywords=sweater+shaver

Ok that's what i have too. Just checking to see if there are other options :)


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[Tnhl1989]

Photo of crayons please. Looking forward to seeing why your car smells like it :)

[ELCID86]

Photo of crayons please. Looking forward to seeing why your car smells like it :)

Maybe we all have those hidden somewhere!


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[alexandre]

Maybe we all have those hidden somewhere!


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We do! It's the rubber insulation used everywhere. Pull out your rear seat and you'll see!


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[cakM3]

Changed out sun shade clips on both cars today. The ///M suffered from a broken clip so I replaced everything.

The ZHP had cracks on both clips so they were all replaced today as well :thumbsup

Never realized just how easy this is to do! :)

[ELCID86]

We do! It's the rubber insulation used everywhere. Pull out your rear seat and you'll see!


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I'll be doing that this summer when we swap Colin's interior for NB.

[alexandre]

Changed out sun shade clips on both cars today. The ///M suffered from a broken clip so I replaced everything.

The ZHP had cracks on both clips so they were all replaced today as well :thumbsup

Never realized just how easy this is to do! :)

How long did it take you per car? I have the clips, just need to do it!


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[HockeyGoon]

Washed her up
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/11/zeqe8yqu.jpg

[Au1994]

Installed Xenesis yellow fogs

http://i1349.photobucket.com/albums/p750/drewbrowning/photo2_zpsa3a4f497.jpg (http://s1349.photobucket.com/user/drewbrowning/media/photo2_zpsa3a4f497.jpg.html)

[Hermes]

Photo of crayons please. Looking forward to seeing why your car smells like it :)

I forgot to take a picture, if you see in my wheel well it's that black stuff. I didn't remove ALL of it, but most. I'll remove the rest when I redo the rear shelf


Maybe we all have those hidden somewhere!


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Yup


We do! It's the rubber insulation used everywhere. Pull out your rear seat and you'll see!


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+1


I'll be doing that this summer when we swap Colin's interior for NB.

It's not hard, you can do it now. Just pull your rear seat up and remove as much of it as possible. Make sure you have a vacuum as it will fall apart

[Sockethead]

With all the E46s Kpro and I have had, I've found that it's the insulation over the rear shock towers that stinks the most. I completely remove it. My ZHP barely smells like crayons after just removing it from there

[iZHP]

What shaver/brush are you using ?

Alex, I used my moms old fabric shaver, and a few brushes. A new toothbrush, and boar's-hair brush. Finding the right brush was a bit of a challenge.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7404/14153379175_6c2c804fba_b.jpg

Alcantara Cleaning Guide (http://www.alcantara.com/uploadedFiles/files/maintenance_instructions.pdf)

[stephenkirsh]

Oops delete

[Fat-Ham]

Got me a package13882


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[Hermes]

Cleaned up and ready to be installed

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/330Ci%20Mysticblau/34156FFC-F61C-436C-AE46-0A13FC6E44CC.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/330Ci%20Mysticblau/68C44C90-1A6A-42CB-AAE7-D0F290E05BC9.jpg

[cakM3]

Finished detailing the engine bay and exterior of my ZHP....

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/11/8ymyme6a.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/11/eqyva3a3.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/11/6evebeby.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/11/ebady2ev.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/11/e3e5u4ut.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/11/yguju9eb.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/11/a9a2e4aj.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/11/ja8ute9e.jpg

[iZHP]

Finished detailing the engine bay and exterior of my ZHP....

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/11/8ymyme6a.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/11/eqyva3a3.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/11/6evebeby.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/11/ebady2ev.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/11/e3e5u4ut.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/11/yguju9eb.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/11/a9a2e4aj.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/11/ja8ute9e.jpg

Oooohh shiny :drool

WOBBIE Spotted!

[ELCID86]

Pulled my 4.0 lcm and reinstalled the 3.6. Can't seem to get the odometer in Colin's car to accept the 4.0. BP...help!


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[alexandre]

Pulled my 4.0 lcm and reinstalled the 3.6. Can't seem to get the odometer in Colin's car to accept the 4.0. BP...help!


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Need to change the VIN too not just the odo!


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[HockeyGoon]

Filled her up with V-Power
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/11/ta3ypava.jpg

[BCS_ZHP]

Water pump & thermostat replaced in the 335xi, Indy accomplished with my minor ssist, a total PITA job. He started at 11, I showed up around 3, he finally finished at 5:30, charged me 4 hours labor. Then diff & tranny fluid changes with LubriMoly. Our e46 cooling system refresh is sooooo much easier than the e9x cars.

[az3579]

Washed the car, then clayed the hood, fenders, roof, and trunk. Compounded the hood, and just sealed all clayed areas plus the windows with Menzerna Power Lock sealant. Looking so clean right now...




Stupid secret project, spill the beans...

Here's my double secret project ;)

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/330Ci%20Mysticblau/8A8E540E-D2EC-4308-A4C7-2E7B3E0DE375.jpg

I love you right now.


Photo of crayons please. Looking forward to seeing why your car smells like it :)

Mine smelled like crayons after I bought it as well. It doesn't anymore, though I think that just may be me having gotten used to it. lol


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[Hermes]

It's getting there...

13893

[Avetiso]

It's getting there...

13893

Fun fun fun! I hate doing that job. Gets annoying by the third time. :rofl

"Arnold smoking a cigar in the Red Square; your argument is invalid." -Galaxy S5

[Hermes]

Annoying is adjusting points and setting timing every 20k, this is just time consuming

[cakM3]

Stupid secret project, spill the beans...

Here's my double secret project ;)

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/330Ci%20Mysticblau/8A8E540E-D2EC-4308-A4C7-2E7B3E0DE375.jpg

Seeing that oval ///M rear view mirror makes me miss having mine in my ZHP....however, I do have home link and compass in my current low profile auto dim rear view mirror ;)

[az3579]

Seeing that oval ///M rear view mirror makes me miss having mine in my ZHP....however, I do have home link and compass in my current low profile auto dim rear view mirror ;)

Oval mirror. /endofstory
:biggrin


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[orange260z]

Today after work, I shaved and brushed the Alcantara on the drivers side seat, armrest, and headrest. There's a night and day difference. Very happy with the results, and I wish I did it sooner. The rain stopped me from doing the passengers side today, I'll try again tomorrow.

:thumbsup

[iZHP]

Just picked up my new 6K Xenon Morimoto Bulbs and Ballasts from Caesar @ Lightwerkz this morning! (20 mins from me). Going to install them in a few. Caesar just acquired an E39 M5 Alpine White on Cinnamon interior :drool :drool :drool

If anyone is considering purchasing lighting equipment, or having a professional retrofit done, please give these guys a call. I had my sedan retrofitted with the FXR's, and the quality and installation was superb. They do excellent work, and are always there to answer any questions.

Make sure to :like the Lightwerkz Facebook page! (https://www.facebook.com/pages/LightWerkz/154609254562599)

http://www.lightwerkz.net

[Hermes]

I need to head to the junkyard to pick up an AFM and fuel distributor for the 320, I'll finish this up later

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/330Ci%20Mysticblau/B46C2E30-8A14-4474-8BAB-AF88B6B35E6E.jpg

Edit: here's an old pic Bruce took last year for reference

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/12/vajy8aqu.jpg

[Avetiso]

Looking good, Hermes.

"Arnold smoking a cigar in the Red Square; your argument is invalid." -Galaxy S5

[ELCID86]

Looking good, Hermes.

"Arnold smoking a cigar in the Red Square; your argument is invalid." -Galaxy S5

+1

[FidTG]

Monet was having a hard time starting up last night. Jumped her, alternator was fine, battery (edit)DIDN'T seem to retain charge, so I figured it was a parasitic draw.

Around midnight she had 12.54 volts while off. 14.2ish on. Around noon today, she was at 10.xx.

PO claimed that the glove box locking mechanism was broken by a potential buyer (when I was doing my inspection), and I never had tried to open it - I opened it today and pulled each fuse one by one. I had a constant 20mA current. PO also claimed that the battery was fairly new and he seemed like a fairly honest guy so I took his word. Well, the battery is done (not saying he wasn't honest, but I didn't find any documentation on a new battery). Good thing I had just picked one up back in July for the 325. BTW, I have a vert, aren't they supposed to be different?

I picked this up http://www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/_/N-5yc1s?itemIdentifier=319458
Duralast H7-AGM

Anyway, I hadn't driven the 325 in a month or so - I forgot how different it feels!

BTW, I'm new here! Hi, the name is Fidencio, but Fid or JR works, too!

[Hermes]

Looking good, Hermes.

"Arnold smoking a cigar in the Red Square; your argument is invalid." -Galaxy S5


+1

Thanks guys! I got to the junkyard and realized half off day is coming up in a few weeks so I just did some scouting for parts


Monet was having a hard time starting up last night. Jumped her, alternator was fine, battery (edit)DIDN'T seem to retain charge, so I figured it was a parasitic draw.

Around midnight she had 12.54 volts while off. 14.2ish on. Around noon today, she was at 10.xx.

PO claimed that the glove box locking mechanism was broken by a potential buyer (when I was doing my inspection), and I never had tried to open it - I opened it today and pulled each fuse one by one. I had a constant 20mA current. PO also claimed that the battery was fairly new and he seemed like a fairly honest guy so I took his word. Well, the battery is done (not saying he wasn't honest, but I didn't find any documentation on a new battery). Good thing I had just picked one up back in July for the 325. BTW, I have a vert, aren't they supposed to be different?

I picked this up http://www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/_/N-5yc1s?itemIdentifier=319458
Duralast H7-AGM

Anyway, I hadn't driven the 325 in a month or so - I forgot how different it feels!

BTW, I'm new here! Hi, the name is Fidencio, but Fid or JR works, too!

Welcome Fidencio! Make sure to start a new member thread and maybe we can help you diagnose some of your issues

[ELCID86]

Welcome Fid. We have another JR :-)


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[FidTG]

Thanks for the welcome, guys! :) I just finished pressing submit on my introduction.

[mbeckel]

13909

Debadged and destickered. Looking mean and clean

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[stephenkirsh]

13914

Oil changed on my zhp and the under cover/shield replaced on my dad's ZSP.



13915

This is all that's left of the original shield. He was driving on the freeway when there was suddenly a scrapping noise. Pulled over and found that the shield some how came off and had been torn apart.

[MsRN]

That happened to mine about a month ago. Easy fix, though.

[MsRN]

I bought new rubber yesterday--Pilot Supersport 245/40-18 x 4. Today I bought two new D-Force Empower 18x8.5 wheels to make a square set. I'm so excited to get off my Winter Sport 3Ds, which are pretty much slicks now after 2-1/2 years continuous use.

[johnrando]

Nice Michelle. I've got Pilot Supersports 245/35 18x4 arriving early this week. Going 8.5 all the way around.

[gmurphy]

13914

Oil changed on my zhp and the under cover/shield replaced on my dad's ZSP.



13915

This is all that's left of the original shield. He was driving on the freeway when there was suddenly a scrapping noise. Pulled over and found that the shield some how came off and had been torn apart.


Good work.





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[Au1994]

aFe install from a couple of weeks ago...

http://i1349.photobucket.com/albums/p750/drewbrowning/51250_zps8dc4178c.jpg (http://s1349.photobucket.com/user/drewbrowning/media/51250_zps8dc4178c.jpg.html)

http://i1349.photobucket.com/albums/p750/drewbrowning/51249_zps1bcc50d1.jpg (http://s1349.photobucket.com/user/drewbrowning/media/51249_zps1bcc50d1.jpg.html)

[Au1994]

Not the ZHP, but I customized the laptop a bit too...

http://i1349.photobucket.com/albums/p750/drewbrowning/photo4_zpscf4ef6b3.jpg (http://s1349.photobucket.com/user/drewbrowning/media/photo4_zpscf4ef6b3.jpg.html)

[coby1]

just bought a lightly used cat back corsa tse3 exhaust for 535.00 shipped off of ebay now just got to see if if actually shows up next week lol

[johnrando]

Wow, nice. Hadn't seen one that low!

[Pip]

just bought a lightly used cat back corsa tse3 exhaust for 535.00 shipped off of ebay now just got to see if if actually shows up next week lol

Great deal and great exhaust.

[gmurphy]

Not the ZHP, but I customized the laptop a bit too...

http://i1349.photobucket.com/albums/p750/drewbrowning/photo4_zpscf4ef6b3.jpg (http://s1349.photobucket.com/user/drewbrowning/media/photo4_zpscf4ef6b3.jpg.html)

Looks awesome


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[johnrando]

It does look good.

[Au1994]

Thanks guys. I debated on how to orient the stripes depending on if the laptop was open or closed. I like how it turned out though!

[LivesNearCostco]

On Saturday did the TRS retrofit to my one ZKW headlight with the burnt bowl. Will post before and after pictures in the DIY thread on this. Now I think there are 5 projects left on my to-do list

1) Replace water pipe and heater pipe; one is leaking slowly, not sure which one. Requires removing intake manifold.
2) Oil pan gasket and VAC oil pan baffle. Requires buying HF engine support and taking pan to shop for welding
3) Rear subframe bushings replacement and possibly epoxy on reinforcement kit.
4) Get a Coby steering wheel cover stitched on
5) Replace old (from 2011) 75mm wheel studs with new 84mm wheel studs

Edit: I already bought the two plastic cooling pipes, intake manifold gasket, oil pan gasket, oil level sensor gasket, oil pan baffle, 84mm wheel studs (with new lug nuts), and subframe bushings, but I don't have a subframe reinforcement kit or the special epoxy.

[Hermes]

How to change your oil (like a boss)

13936

unfortunately this does not work with the performance brace as it is in the way

[BavarianZHP]

I'm an idiot... I hit the gym again for the first time in months, so my arms are sore as hell on the way back home. I'm in 6th gear going down a gradual decline and decide to downshift into 4th gear. Well, my hand coordination isn't the greatest because of aforementioned soreness and I somehow catch 2nd instead. Never been so afraid in a long time. Technically I didn't money shift it, so I think it's all fine.

[Avetiso]

I'm an idiot... I hit the gym again for the first time in months, so my arms are sore as hell on the way back home. I'm in 6th gear going down a gradual decline and decide to downshift into 4th gear. Well, my hand coordination isn't the greatest because of aforementioned soreness and I somehow catch 2nd instead. Never been so afraid in a long time. Technically I didn't money shift it, so I think it's all fine.
:rofl if you did legs, you might have forgotten your clutch, too. At least that didn't happen.

[mbeckel]

I'm an idiot... I hit the gym again for the first time in months, so my arms are sore as hell on the way back home. I'm in 6th gear going down a gradual decline and decide to downshift into 4th gear. Well, my hand coordination isn't the greatest because of aforementioned soreness and I somehow catch 2nd instead. Never been so afraid in a long time. Technically I didn't money shift it, so I think it's all fine.

Lmao I have been in similar situations where I take time off from the gym and soreness screws with my driving. Not fun but it is funny when looking back

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[Hermes]

I wonder how hard it would be to make block off plates like I have for the 21

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/330Ci%20Mysticblau/EB10D696-35E4-4555-9286-92E0E6741A40.jpg

[Vas]

Stooped by the car wash and rinsed the car off. Doing paint correction on it this evening

[328ioc]

I wonder how hard it would be to make block off plates like I have for the 21

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/330Ci%20Mysticblau/EB10D696-35E4-4555-9286-92E0E6741A40.jpg

I doubt it would be very hard at all.

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[Hermes]

I doubt it would be very hard at all.

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Yeah, but you gotta make it look good too

13948

13949

[328ioc]

JP,

Agreed but for any one who can cut and weld it should be fairly easy to start with a piece of sheet aluminum and go from there.


Or.....use a 3D printer.

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[Hermes]

The E21 version are cast. A 3d printer could work to make a prototype... good idea

[Hermes]

Preview... just a few more things to finish up first

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/330Ci%20Mysticblau/47D7EB80-EC8B-4A95-9AF8-DBC29CB97CB7.jpg

[cakM3]

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Library2/ScreenShot2014-05-13at71201PM_zps71791b48.png

Congrats Gary! :thumbsup

[WOLFN8TR]

Ha Ha...Thanks Charlie!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/14/umuqytad.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/14/y4egy2u2.jpg

[Vas]

Love that arm rest delete.

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[Hermes]

Ha Ha...Thanks Charlie!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/14/umuqytad.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/14/y4egy2u2.jpg

Congrats!


Love that arm rest delete.

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Thanks, me too!

[NorCal-Dimitri]

JP, where'd you get the silver cube for the outer arm rests? It looks fantastic! :)

[Hermes]

JP, where'd you get the silver cube for the outer arm rests? It looks fantastic! :)

I had it. I got the whole set a while ago from Wyatt (wertyu78). Thanks, I love it too!

Edit: I just realized you have a sedan. Their trim set is different for the doors as the coupe and vert doors are much longer

[Avetiso]

I remember thinking I'd hate the armrest delete... :rofl

Looking into dog gear rebuild options for my transmission.

EDIT: No longer looking into dog gear rebuild options for my transmission. :rofl

[Vas]

3m paint correction on the whole car. And then removed the 330i from the trunk.

[NorCal-Dimitri]

3m paint correction on the whole car. And then removed the 330i from the trunk.

Nice! Debadging makes the car look so clean imo

[JKO_ZHP]

https://31.media.tumblr.com/331924afdb640884b4942f0682fa6e55/tumblr_n5jr2pcrZV1r2z3guo1_1280.jpg

Good news: Just received them today - UPS man = my personal Santa.
Bad news: Finals week. First one bright and early tomorrow so no time to install til next week.

Box says STR.Ts but contents are the Yellows with H&R springs.

[Avetiso]

https://31.media.tumblr.com/331924afdb640884b4942f0682fa6e55/tumblr_n5jr2pcrZV1r2z3guo1_1280.jpg

Good news: Just received them today - UPS man = my personal Santa.
Bad news: Finals week. First one bright and early tomorrow so no time to install til next week.

Box says STR.Ts but contents are the Yellows with H&R springs.

Nice.

"Arnold smoking a cigar in the Red Square; your argument is invalid." -Galaxy S5

[NorCal-Dimitri]

There's absolutely no way I'd be able to study after getting those... good luck.

[johnrando]

Nice strut bar Gary. GL on the finals JKO (and to all taking them).

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[Hornung418]

I wonder how hard it would be to make block off plates like I have for the 21

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/330Ci%20Mysticblau/EB10D696-35E4-4555-9286-92E0E6741A40.jpg

Send me dimensions of your mirror base. I could make a CADD file for you to use in a 3D printer.

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[gmurphy]

Bought this. You can never be too careful. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/14/a7eru4um.jpg


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[Lanister]

Bought this. You can never be too careful. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/14/a7eru4um.jpg


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What's in the pouch? :)

[Newjack]

What's in the pouch? :)

Quart of oil?

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[gmurphy]

What's in the pouch? :)

It is a qt. of 5w-30!


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[SoCalZman]

What's in the pouch? :)

BMW sells the pouch. It is really neat. Costs 5-6 dollars and its the pouch with a bag inside with gloves, funnel, etc. You just put a quart of oil inside it and it velcros to the side of your trunk. Had one since I bought the car. Love it.

[ZHPurrr]

Hey fellow Seattlelites (or thereabouts)

Doing the Mechanical Fan Delete FTW. Was wondering if anyone happens to have the 2-piece fan clutch toolset and would let me borrow it for a day? Figured I would ask around.

I'd rather buy a beer for a fellow ZHP enthusiast than send off money to some random ebay seller.

Any help? Thanks in advance.
Eric

[ELCID86]

Hey fellow Seattlelites (or thereabouts)

Doing the Mechanical Fan Delete FTW. Was wondering if anyone happens to have the 2-piece fan clutch toolset and would let me borrow it for a day? Figured I would ask around.

I'd rather buy a beer for a fellow ZHP enthusiast than send off money to some random ebay seller.

Any help? Thanks in advance.
Eric
I think we have a thread for that, but anyway, I have them but am on the wrong coast. Hopefully someone on the Left Coast can hook you up. Though I'm not sure you need anything more than the one 32mm(?) wrench and a mallet.

BTW, I think I got mine from ebay.

[Hermes]

The wp lock tool does help. I would help as I have the tools, but I'm not exactly down the street

[Lanister]

BMW sells the pouch. It is really neat. Costs 5-6 dollars and its the pouch with a bag inside with gloves, funnel, etc. You just put a quart of oil inside it and it velcros to the side of your trunk. Had one since I bought the car. Love it.

What's the part number for this kit? I love stuff like this. So thought-out :)

[gmurphy]

What's the part number for this kit? I love stuff like this. So thought-out :)

The oil bag 83292158848


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[Lanister]

Hey fellow Seattlelites (or thereabouts)

Doing the Mechanical Fan Delete FTW. Was wondering if anyone happens to have the 2-piece fan clutch toolset and would let me borrow it for a day? Figured I would ask around.

I'd rather buy a beer for a fellow ZHP enthusiast than send off money to some random ebay seller.

Any help? Thanks in advance.
Eric

Eric,

I don't sweat about getting a proper tool that you will never need again. I was doing my fan delete and spent half a day chasing the tool around town, with no success. The truth is, you don't need it. My neighbor has an older 318 and he saw me messing about with my fan in frustration; so he went over to his garage and brought back a big adjustable wrench and a very long flat-head screw driver. It took me 2 minutes to find the right angle to wedge the screw driver against the bolt heads and it came off with ease. It's not on tight and it doesn't have to be. I'm sure you know it already but just in case I'll mention that it is reverse thread.

[SoCalZman]

Good question, actually. I am not sure. My parts counter guy pulled it out and suggested it to me. If anyone has the part number please post!

[Lanister]

The oil bag 83292158848
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:rofl

[gmurphy]

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:rofl

;)


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[Stewbie]

The oil bag 83292158848

Here it is at ECS Tuning with good pictures: http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/83220397244/ES1885136/

[WOLFN8TR]

Hey fellow Seattlelites (or thereabouts)

Doing the Mechanical Fan Delete FTW. Was wondering if anyone happens to have the 2-piece fan clutch toolset and would let me borrow it for a day? Figured I would ask around.

I'd rather buy a beer for a fellow ZHP enthusiast than send off money to some random ebay seller.

Any help? Thanks in advance.
Eric

Bingo!

I have a really nice set of wrenches and the Mechanical Fan Delete Thread is in my Sig. Best Mod I've done to my ZHP! Beings I don't use them anymore make me an offer and I will send them to ya. I think I paid $35 for them but you get the Mafia discount.

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[ZHPurrr]

Thanks ZHPMafia brothers. I hadn't thought of ye olde screwdriver and C-wrench trick, I like that. But now that Gary's offered, I think the right thing to do is to send him some beer money then pass on the tools to the next ZHP owner who needs them.

Cheers!

[ZHPLove]

Had new front control arm bushings, new front tires installed to get ready for my high performance driving school on Friday. Got a Homelink unit for my first DIY project thanks to this forum :)

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[WOLFN8TR]

But now that Gary's offered, I think the right thing to do is to send him some beer money then pass on the tools to the next ZHP owner who needs them.

Cheers!

PM sent...

[johnrando]

It's not a bad thing when you're getting your tires done and the car waiting next to you is a Lambo.
:) Feels like the can handle a BMW.

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BTW, remember the conversation we had about whether our cars are big or small? Of course it's from your perspective, but my view is that they are big. Sitting next to this Lambo, I rest my case. :)

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[gmurphy]

It's not a bad thing when you're getting your tires done and the car waiting next to you is a Ferrari.

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BTW, remember the conversation we had about whether our cars are big or small? Of course it's from your perspective, but my view is that they are big. Sitting next to this Ferrari, I rest my case. :)

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John that's an Lamborghini :) (Audi)


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[johnrando]

Yup, was just about to correct it. You beat me to it. Not sure why I typed Ferrari.

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[gmurphy]

Yup, was just about to correct it. You beat me to it. Not sure why I typed Ferrari.

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Your car looks much better!


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[fredo]

Wow, Rando ... you really push your tires to the limit ! Do you miss the Prius ? :biggrin

[johnrando]

That was too far. And, :rofl on the Prius.

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[Lanister]

The Lambo looks like it was jacked up for off-road use.

[stephenkirsh]

Definitely something odd about the lambo

[cakM3]

That was too far. And, :rofl on the Prius.

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I would expect no other response to this Rando :biggrin

Lambo set up so it can go over speed bumps with gusto....:rofl

[johnrando]

LOL. It is kinda a funky Lambo.

Mine on the rack.

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Going Pilot Supersports. Just rears today, fronts done when my other (1) 8.5 chroming is done, so I can go square. 245/35/18

EDITED. The new ones

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Also, fixed my DVD NAV w/ a new one.

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[LivesNearCostco]

Argh, after a few weeks of working, my windshield washer reservoir has again leaked nearly dry. I had sealed the weep hole in the pump with lo-temp hot melt glue. My theory is with the hot weather last few days (91F+ ambient plus engine heat under the hood) it melted the glue out, but need to pull the reservoir and pump to verify. New pump is only $20 or so ($26 with grommet & filter basket), but I thought it was the perfect hack mechanic fix. If it melted, I'll try epoxy this time then buy a new one.

[Sockethead]

Try roughing up the surface with some sandpaper if you haven't already done that... that plastic is slippery as hell

[coby1]

installed the corsa exhaust (like brand new cant believe it was so cheap) added carbon ecu & cabin tray (and sticker lol)

[johnrando]

Congrats, looks great! Where did you get the extras (covers)?

[coby1]

the ecu & cabin was from a guy on e fan

[johnrando]

the ecu & cabin was from a guy on e fan

I THOUGHT SO! I wanted them, but the price was too much for me. I told him that I know they will likely sell to someone who "has to have"... and I'm more a "wld like to have", so I offered him a "wld like to have" price... knowing someone out there would probaly want them more than me and pay more. Congrats. I really like the c/f cabin filter... that's starting to rise on my list of wants.

[coby1]

^yea i tried to get them even cheaper than what i paid ended up with a price avg of 165 ea shipped i had asked the guy in Canada do them and his cost was 225 each not including the covers (just the wrap) so when the guy bent just a little on his asked price i went ahead and pulled the trigger.

[danewilson77]

the ecu & cabin was from a guy on e fan

CF pattern matches strut bar nicely.


As long as we are not just 'rehashing the bashing', this could and should be a useful thread.

[HockeyGoon]

Ordered some doctor ColorChip for my baby after she was door checked , hopefully it will fix it :(
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[MsRN]

I installed an adjustable clutch stop (I know--woo hoo, but sometimes it's the little things) and dialed in the fit.

[johnrando]

I installed an adjustable clutch stop (I know--woo hoo, but ALWAYS it's the little things) and dialed in the fit.

Fixed that fer ya. :biggrin

[ELCID86]

I installed an adjustable clutch stop (I know--woo hoo, but sometimes it's the little things) and dialed in the fit.

It does make quite a bit of difference. Great bang for a few bucks. Did you decide on an SSK?

[Vas]

Ordered some doctor ColorChip for my baby after she was door checked , hopefully it will fix it :(
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Sorry to hear. That sucks

[ELCID86]

Ordered some doctor ColorChip for my baby after she was door checked , hopefully it will fix it :(

Parking lot idiots are so frustrating.

[stephenkirsh]

Parking lot idiots are so frustrating.

Seriously. Yesterday at work I watched a woman drive the entire length of an empty parking lot just to end up parked DIRECTLY next to somebody. This is in a business park where all parking spots are more or less equal distance from the entrance/most have shade.

Sigh

[Hornung418]

Just ordered 16 11 2 229 656 from the dealer.

M3 Fuel Baffle. Holds 6oz of fuel to help prevent starvation when the tank is low.

[mbeckel]

Ordered some doctor ColorChip for my baby after she was door checked , hopefully it will fix it :(
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Park away from the world. Enjoy the walk. Embrace the fact that every other lazy asses will damage each other while you're sitting pretty! Evil laugh!

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[Vas]

Just ordered 16 11 2 229 656 from the dealer.

M3 Fuel Baffle. Holds 6oz of fuel to help prevent starvation when the tank is low.

Super cheap mod

[SoCalZman]

Just ordered 16 11 2 229 656 from the dealer.

M3 Fuel Baffle. Holds 6oz of fuel to help prevent starvation when the tank is low.

interesting. I think I might have experienced this once or twice. I assume installation is straight forward? I do not see a DIY anywhere.

[Hornung418]

Non on here. But its on E46Fanatics and Bimmerfest. It just clips into the base in the tank and then the Fuel Pump clamps it down. Im replacing my fuel pump when this piece comes in. My semester ends on Monday when I hand in my project I've been slaving over for the past two weeks between shifts.

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[Hermes]

Nice, I have that installed on mine

[Pip]

Manual transmission fluid change. Only diff fluid left for the full inspection 2. It's taken me a bit of time, but rewarding doing it myself.

[Avetiso]

Manual transmission fluid change. Only diff fluid left for the full inspection 2. It's taken me a bit of time, but rewarding doing it myself.

Gonna be changing my fluid out too soon.

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[mbeckel]

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93 octane ftw

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[oldzilla]

She is in the shop get new door actuators.

[ELCID86]

Washer her so I can take some for sale pictures. Also washed Colin's car.

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[Rovert]

I glued my sagging trim back together and installed new wiper inserts. My car is already falling apart. LOL.

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#decadeOLDcarownership

[cakM3]

I performed the outer ring LED tail light mod and remote connector for angle eyes on my friend's ///M today and BP performed his coding magic on my friend's and my ///M...

After spending the day in the sun baking...I got myself a margarita to drink! ;)

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[stephenkirsh]

I glued my sagging trim back together and installed new wiper inserts. My car is already falling apart. LOL.

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LOL @ the tripod

[ELCID86]

I glued my sagging trim back together and installed new wiper inserts. My car is already falling apart. LOL.



#decadeOLDcarownership

Crap! (tripod is pretty slick)

[mbeckel]

I performed the outer ring LED tail light mod and remote connector for angle eyes on my friend's ///M today and BP performed his coding magic on my friend's and my ///M...

After spending the day in the sun baking...I got myself a margarita to drink! ;)

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I'll take one as well. No salt

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[johnrando]

One no salt please. Switched to c/f paddle shifters. Bought a pair a long time ago that didn't fit. JP found these on craigslist and gave me a heads up. Thx JP. Poor lighting n cell phone doesn't make for the best pics. Really like 'em though.

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[Hornung418]

Whoa! Thats way cool, JR!

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[ELCID86]

Nice John.


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[Tnhl1989]

Pretty awesome tripod and head. Love their products. :)

[danewilson77]

Whoa! Thats way cool, JR!

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+1


As long as we are not just 'rehashing the bashing', this could and should be a useful thread.

[johnrando]

Thanks you three! :thumbsup

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