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

[JupiterBMW]

Rando, love the paddles... BTW, I'm in Long Beach, perhaps we can all get together in a day or two so I can check em out fo' real! :biggrin

[Hermes]

Sweet, glad they worked out

[johnrando]

Cool Joop. Feel free to text. @JP, yup, glad they did!

[MsRN]

Washed my poor girl yesterday. Time for major paint touch-up before I clay and wax. :(

[Crickett]

Replaced the cabin air filter and Performance intake filter to kick off my Inspection II maintenance; full fluid changes due up the rest of this week!

[MsRN]

I cleaned all the glass with Sonax cleaner. Anyone know how to remove hard water spots?

[ELCID86]

I cleaned all the glass with Sonax cleaner. Anyone know how to remove hard water spots?

My detailer said it's pretty tricky. I saw that Pinnacle has a product that might help. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X17e8QDqgXU

[danewilson77]

I cleaned all the glass with Sonax cleaner. Anyone know how to remove hard water spots?

I clayed mine, but there are other methods.

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[cakM3]

I clayed mine, but there are other methods.

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+1

That's how I remove water spots from my windows...

[1 M Mike]

If the bar won't remove them Spot-X will.

[jorbon]

Oil and plugs, then a long drive out to the valley. 67,000 miles young.

[Tnhl1989]

Not my car but vcg, spark plugs, Zimmerman rotors and pads for a buddy's 325ci.

[Au1994]

Pads and rotors all the way around (thanks Ray!) and she stops much better. Surprisingly the pads were not as worn as I expected but the performance of the new stuff (Stoptech pads, Centric rotors) is pretty nice.

[Smilez]

no pics to prove it haha. just kidding.

Not a problem. ZHP Mafia is a family.

[Au1994]

no pics to prove it haha. just kidding.

Not a problem. ZHP Mafia is a family.

Oh I figure you know what a set of pads and rotors on a ZHP looks like! If not, I want a refund!

[Fat-Ham]

Yesterday with the help of beer and good friends we got the spark plugs changed, upper and lower intake boot replaced, cleaned ICV, replaced vanos seals, gasket, and anti rattle, new valve cover gasket. Now today I just did lubro moly engine flush and getting ready to change the oil. 140151401614017


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[ELCID86]

Nice work!

[johnrando]

:like

[Vas]

That looks like fun.

[Fat-Ham]

Honestly all that work was easier than the night prior putting a front swaybar on my buddies wrx. Those cars... Jeeze


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[NoVAphotog]

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Got her all lined up. Those specs look good for the zhp?



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[danewilson77]

I'm surprised they couldn't get rear camber in spwc.

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[alexandre]

I'm surprised they couldn't get rear camber in spwc.

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Rear control arm bushing could be seized. Its bolt is used to adjust camber. I ordered mine last week and am gonna have them replaced in a couple days, I had the same issue.

[danewilson77]

Rear control arm bushing could be seized. Its bolt is used to adjust camber. I ordered mine last week and am gonna have them replaced in a couple days, I had the same issue.

Right. But they should have told him that.

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[NoVAphotog]

Right. But they should have told him that.



Dane, this was at BMW of Fairfax. Reported no issues after they were done, briefly touched on the tech trying to get it in spec, but did not cite any reason. I'm assuming this is this something I could investigate myself?

[jakksfor20]

Looks to me like the only thing on the rear OOS is the cross camber and it's only out by .1 degree. Caster is out on the front, but that won't affect tire wear.

[danewilson77]

Cross camber is almost out by 0.5° (0.4° actually)

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[jakksfor20]

The spec is .3 to -.3. It's out of spec by .1 degree. If a temperature is 191 degrees and the spec is 180-190, you don't say that it is out by 191 degrees.

[NorCal-Dimitri]

Clears make the car look way cleaner.

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[das boots]

Clears make the car look way cleaner.

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+1. Exactly what I got. Front clears and rear RCRs. Same car color and even the front splitter. Only diff are the wheels.

[NorCal-Dimitri]

+1. Exactly what I got. Front clears and rear RCRs. Same car color and even the front splitter. Only diff are the wheels.

Great minds think alike. Is it you or rguti that has the same mileage as me?

[das boots]

I'm the same one.

[Pip]

New wheels installed on the girls car. And I washed my car and detailed the wheels. Not as bad as the 135s, but the vmr 718s are fairly intricate as well.

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I'll be walking to work tomorrow so I can clean up the exhaust tips, interior and window glass tomorrow after work.

[Avetiso]

:drool

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[NoVAphotog]

The spec is .3 to -.3. It's out of spec by .1 degree. If a temperature is 191 degrees and the spec is 180-190, you don't say that it is out by 191 degrees.

So...am I worrying about all of this or just driving until I get new tires and then looking into making sure they can be aligned fully to spec?

[jakksfor20]

Cross camber is only the difference between the left and right camber of each set of wheels. I wouldn't worry about it all.


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[danewilson77]

Dane, this was at BMW of Fairfax. Reported no issues after they were done, briefly touched on the tech trying to get it in spec, but did not cite any reason. I'm assuming this is this something I could investigate myself?


Looks to me like the only thing on the rear OOS is the cross camber and it's only out by .1 degree. Caster is out on the front, but that won't affect tire wear.


Cross camber is almost out by 0.5° (0.4° actually)

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The spec is .3 to -.3. It's out of spec by .1 degree. If a temperature is 191 degrees and the spec is 180-190, you don't say that it is out by 191 degrees.


So...am I worrying about all of this or just driving until I get new tires and then looking into making sure they can be aligned fully to spec?


Cross camber is only the difference between the left and right camber of each set of wheels. I wouldn't worry about it all.


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I guess my whole point in mentioning this was:

1. I think the shop could have done better, but not something to worry about. We're all OCD when it comes to maintaining our cars.

2. When you guys have a shop perform work on your cars, you need to look at what they did, and ask questions then so you can understand why they did, what they did.

Too often I hear of issues after the fact, where the owner doesn't understand what the shop worked on, why a part was replaced, why one side was aligned differently than the other, etc.

Even when taking your car to the shop, try to be as involved as possible with what's going on regarding the maintenance.

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[jakksfor20]

I guess my whole point in mentioning this was:

1. I think the shop could have done better, but not something to worry about. We're all OCD when it comes to maintaining our cars.

2. When you guys have a shop perform work on your cars, you need to look at what they did, and ask questions then so you can understand why they did, what they did.

Too often I hear of issues after the fact, where the owner doesn't understand what the shop worked on, why a part was replaced, why one side was aligned differently than the other, etc.

Even when taking your car to the shop, try to be as involved as possible with what's going on regarding the maintenance.

Out.

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Agree with everything you just said, Dane.

They absolutely could have done a better job of making sure each side was almost the same camber. OP, before you get worried that it's going to be detrimental leaving it, it won't. If I had noticed it BEFORE I had left, I would have made them put it back on the rack. Notice it afterwards and I'd keep it in the back of my mind for next time.




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[NoVAphotog]

I guess my whole point in mentioning this was:

1. I think the shop could have done better, but not something to worry about. We're all OCD when it comes to maintaining our cars.

2. When you guys have a shop perform work on your cars, you need to look at what they did, and ask questions then so you can understand why they did, what they did.

Too often I hear of issues after the fact, where the owner doesn't understand what the shop worked on, why a part was replaced, why one side was aligned differently than the other, etc.

Even when taking your car to the shop, try to be as involved as possible with what's going on regarding the maintenance.

Out.

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Alignment is definitely an area I'm learning about so I greatly appreciate the feedback from all. I'll keep these things in mind for next time and will go to an indy where I can watch in general.

[danewilson77]

:thumbsup

Alignment is definitely an area I'm learning about so I greatly appreciate the feedback from all. I'll keep these things in mind for next time and will go to an indy where I can watch in general.

And I understand that you can't always watch the evolution. Look at the paperwork afterwards, read down each line item, understand each line item, and ask probing questions.

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[orange260z]

One thing I often ask of an alignment shop is will they align to my spec, or will they just align it somewhere within the manufacturer's spec? I find the manufacturer's spec often will allow them to put negative camber on one side, and positive on the other; and similar with toe in and out. I always stress to them that I want it symmetrical (within reason, of course) on both sides. Often you will need to pay more for the alignment when you request this, as the standard pricing assumes that it's a much quicker job.

Daniel, I think it looks ok. Your front toe was pretty high on the right side, I believe that was the tire that was the worst for feathering. I think you'll be ok now.

Also, it's important to note that the best alignment for tire life isn't the best for performance and vice-versa.

[johnrando]

Definitely. When I took my car to the shop they asked my driving style and aligned to that (w/in the specs). As far as my car, gave Ness a much needed wash this weekend.

[alexandre]

Full detail with clay, cutting compound, polish and sealant.

The car is a mirror now, but that means all the rock chips and other imperfections stick out. :rofl

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[ELCID86]

Full detail with clay, cutting compound, polish and sealant.

The car is a mirror now, but that means all the rock chips and other imperfections stick out. :rofl

Looks great Alex! (and that is one drawback...)

[wsmeyer]

I keep reading these threads on alignment and must confess, my car has NEVER had an alignment :ducking

[Hornung418]

I keep reading these threads on alignment and must confess, my car has NEVER had an alignment :ducking

You should probably have that looked at...

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[danewilson77]

I keep reading these threads on alignment and must confess, my car has NEVER had an alignment :ducking

:rofl

[stephenkirsh]

You should probably have that looked at...

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+1

Might not be too noticeable, but you could be wearing tires sooner and burning a bit extra gas if the alignment is a bit off.

[cakM3]

Looks great Alex! (and that is one drawback...)

+1 :thumbsup

[alexandre]

I keep reading these threads on alignment and must confess, my car has NEVER had an alignment :ducking

#lowmileageproblems

[johnrando]

William, go to Globe Tire in MB, they know what they're doing. As for my car, just left Globe earlier today and I finally have 4x8.5x18 square, with Pilot Supersports. Love those tires, I can feel the difference already.

[WOLFN8TR]

Nice John! That's what I'm running also minus the tires.

[johnrando]

Nice John! That's what I'm running also minus the tires.


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[SureShot434]

With a little help from my father, and a phone a friend to DW, I ended a two day battle with my rotor retaining bolt! Last person to replace my brakes stripped it when they installed it. (The last person to do my brakes was Midas two years ago...yes yes it realize it is not difficult, but I had just bought my car and didn't know how to do anything with it ). So both side fronts have new rotors and ceramic pads. Changed the oil, and had to replace a tire because my camber is off bad and had worn and was cupped. Time to spend $150 at the stealership to get an alignment. Oh and I found the paint is chipping under my hood. The paint is only about two years old it should not be rusting. The body shop is looking into fixing it.

On Sunday I gave my baby her first proper wash and detail of the summer.

Overall a very productive couple of days.

[danewilson77]

Please don't let Midas perform maintenance on your car...lol.

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[SureShot434]

Please don't let Midas perform maintenance on your car...lol.

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Never again. I do all of it my self now. I was new to BMW when I took it there. I should have known better. I sure learned my lesson. I'm hoping for improved performance, less noise, and less dust with these ceramic pads :) $60 for the set of front pads.

[WOLFN8TR]

Thanks also to phone a friend DW I got my KW V1's installed and new Status Gruppe adjustable end links! Well one side is done anyway. LoL. These should go well with the new Koni Yellows in the rear.

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Also got a large box in the mail today! It says BMW Performance! What could it be??

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BTW these bars are Amazing in person! So light and sooo dam Sexy!

[das boots]

Never again. I do all of it my self now. I was new to BMW when I took it there. I should have known better. I sure learned my lesson. I'm hoping for improved performance, less noise, and less dust with these ceramic pads :) $60 for the set of front pads.

Nice screen name. You must have fantastic grouping. What toy do you use? However, 434 is something else.....since you are not in area code 434. Or you could have a big bore 434 engine some where. My guess would be 434th Field Artillery Brigade...but I could be wrong.

[HockeyGoon]

I installed the Avin-Avant 2 , full review coming sometime this weekend
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[SureShot434]

Nice screen name. You must have fantastic grouping. What toy do you use? However, 434 is something else.....since you are not in area code 434. Or you could have a big bore 434 engine some where. My guess would be 434th Field Artillery Brigade...but I could be wrong.

My toy of choice is the Italian made Berreta M9 FS-92A. As for the 434 it means 434 Air Refueling Wing. Been in the Air Force almost 6 years now.

[Imola.ZHP]

Wow!

I have my setting set at 40 posts per page and I had to go back 9 pages to catch up! Great work everybody, some really good maintenance and mods for the month of May.

As for me, I've been kind MIA for awhile, May has been INSANELY busy. I did get one thing done recently for my ZHP though, after nearly 3 years on my VMR's I decided to swap out the VMR caps with "new" style BMW center caps. I didn't like the swap immediately afterwards as I had grown accustomed to the black VMR caps, but its growing on me. Its good to be "home!"

[stephenkirsh]

BAM! Nice n shiny. Khoalty partys arrived today. Was going to do it this weekend, but couldn't wait.


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Lost 1 bolt, the very back bolt on the passenger side bottom inside side. Dunno how the hell they expect people got get in there. Didn't lose it on the driver's side cuz I pulled out the air box to get access.

Chrome plated amber bulbs on the turn signals.

New Hella H7 "day light whites" for main head lights. No change on the high beams.

Bought new lens seals… couldn't for the life of me get the lenses on with the new seals. They look to be too big. I think NorCalZman had the same issues. Anybody wanna buy mine? I get the feeling khoalty doesn't like returns lol.

[das boots]

My toy of choice is the Italian made Berreta M9 FS-92A. As for the 434 it means 434 Air Refueling Wing. Been in the Air Force almost 6 years now.

One of my toys is also a Beretta PX4 Storm Full Size .40 S&W. I also had the same toy as you had. Sold it long time ago. Now I miss it. Great toy. Shoots straight. That I missed the 434th ARW. No cigar.

[MsRN]

Yesterday I put new shoes on her--PSS 245/40-18s all around. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/22/ganajahe.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/22/yraqupet.jpg

Today I added 300mL of LubriMoly Ceratec to the oil, then took her out for a spin in her new running shoes. What a difference 5# per corner makes! We celebrated an important milestone, too:

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[das boots]

Yesterday I put new shoes on her--PSS 245/40-18s all around. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/22/ganajahe.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/22/yraqupet.jpg

Today I added 300mL of LubriMoly Ceratec to the oil, then took her out for a spin in her new running shoes. What a difference 5# per corner makes! We celebrated an important milestone, too:

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Nice wheels. BBS?

[Crickett]

Didn’t do anything for my ZHP today, but helped out a fellow coworker and 325Ci driver replace a shredded accessory belt at work. Tensioner pulley was severely worn and the alternator-attached idler pulley was completely gone! He was able to limp home on a new belt but I gave him the part numbers for the two pulleys and an offer to help install them.

[gmurphy]

BAM! Nice n shiny. Khoalty partys arrived today. Was going to do it this weekend, but couldn't wait.


Before/After
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Lost 1 bolt, the very back bolt on the passenger side bottom inside side. Dunno how the hell they expect people got get in there. Didn't lose it on the driver's side cuz I pulled out the air box to get access.

Chrome plated amber bulbs on the turn signals.

New Hella H7 "day light whites" for main head lights. No change on the high beams.

Bought new lens seals… couldn't for the life of me get the lenses on with the new seals. They look to be too big. I think NorCalZman had the same issues. Anybody wanna buy mine? I get the feeling khoalty doesn't like returns lol.

Looks good.


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[gmurphy]

I installed the Avin-Avant 2 , full review coming sometime this weekend
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Wow very nice! Jealous!


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[JKO_ZHP]

Day 3 of being completely immobile (ZHP's my only car + college senior = stranded)
Dropped it off at the shop on Monday and won't get it back until Friday or most likely, Saturday.

Things being done:
Oil change + new filter
Transmission fluid flush (8 quarts) + new filter
Differential fluid change
New shock mounts (x4) - bearing and FCABs/RTABs are fine.
Koni Yellow and H&R spring install
Max out rear camber

[gmurphy]

Day 3 of being completely immobile (ZHP's my only car + college senior = stranded)
Dropped it off at the shop on Monday and won't get it back until Friday or most likely, Saturday.

Things being done:
Oil change + new filter
Transmission fluid flush (8 quarts) + new filter
Differential fluid change
New shock mounts (x4) - bearing and FCABs/RTABs are fine.
Koni Yellow and H&R spring install
Max out rear camber

Holy cow why so long! Nice list though.


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[Pip]

Holy cow why so long! Nice list though.


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Great price because you know the owner and are taking a back seat to those paying full price? Feel like I've heard this before somewhere on this forum...

If that is the case I don't feel terrible for you :) however the shop really should be able to spend a couple hours on that and be done with it. Nothing difficult about any of it. Suspension is time consuming but with shop tools should be no sweat.

[johnrando]

Welcome back Marcus.
Gary, very nice, you hit the motherload!
Michelle, really looks good. Very sweet getting that 100K pic.
Good stuff Jon, Stephen, Hockeygoon.

[Avetiso]

I installed the Avin-Avant 2 , full review coming sometime this weekend
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Very interested!

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[JKO_ZHP]

Holy cow why so long! Nice list though.


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Great price because you know the owner and are taking a back seat to those paying full price? Feel like I've heard this before somewhere on this forum...

If that is the case I don't feel terrible for you :) however the shop really should be able to spend a couple hours on that and be done with it. Nothing difficult about any of it. Suspension is time consuming but with shop tools should be no sweat.

Sort of....I dropped the car off earlier this week on Monday with only the brand-new Koni Yellows with H&R springs. Our (me and the owner of the shop) mutual friend then delivered the goods (differential, engine, transmission oil/fluid, filters, shock mounts, etc.) to the shop, and the last stuff arrived just earlier today on Wednesday.

Now, they are always busy. Right before Memorial Day weekend too so lots of customers' track toys and/or family cars coming in. Part of the reason why he gives me a better-than-fair deal every time is because I work on his schedule and don't demand fast turn-around times. Plus he knows his stuff - I met many of his customers now and know a few by name since they come regularly. Most of his customers, he's known for 10-25+ years!

There's literally dozens of BMW indie shops within 10 miles of my place but I keep driving over 25 miles round-trip to his shop for the past two years - since he always gives prices that make me feel like he's hooking me up when it's just fair but appears ridiculously low compared to everyone else. :)

[webster]

made an appt w/ the indy for next tues. full brake job (pads, rotors, sensors, stainless lines), plus new rear tires (hankook ventus v12 evo2). the fronts are almost exactly halfway through the tread, while the rears are shot. 2/1 life ratio for fronts/rears is nice as far as replacing timing goes. plan to get Michelin PSS's all around when the fronts go.

[ELCID86]

I installed the Avin-Avant 2 , full review coming sometime this weekend

Must have review!

[ELCID86]

Replaced my HU with a newer one. Not sure what to do with the current one with the bad volume (on/off) knob.

[Smilez]

--^ i have the same problem. i just use my steering wheel to control volume :(

[ELCID86]

--^ i have the same problem. i just use my steering wheel to control volume :(

Yeah, I bought it like that and it just bothered me. Could not turn it off/on easily.

[NorCal-Dimitri]

Coolant expansion tank replacement. Fixed the huge-ass leak.

http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y508/dimitri1337/20140521_200954_zps37b244ac.jpg?t=1400799122

The culprit.
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[stephenkirsh]

Looks about the usual spot

[danewilson77]

Yes Sir. Hairline crack.

[danewilson77]

Mine

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/DSC02730sz1200-2.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/nicee46/media/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/DSC02730sz1200-2.jpg.html)

[JKO_ZHP]

Coolant expansion tank replacement. Fixed the huge-ass leak.

http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y508/dimitri1337/20140521_200954_zps37b244ac.jpg?t=1400799122

The culprit.
http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y508/dimitri1337/20140522_154705_zps101e6eb8.jpg?t=1400799016

............wow.

[trancenation]

Did you have a hard time re-installing/seating the expansion tank or was it a breeze?

[NorCal-Dimitri]

Did you have a hard time re-installing/seating the expansion tank or was it a breeze?

Seating it was a breeze. Getting the old one out was a bitch.

[NorCal-Dimitri]

Mine

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/DSC02730sz1200-2.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/nicee46/media/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/DSC02730sz1200-2.jpg.html)

Oh damn! That's a nice hole!

[danewilson77]

Naaa...it was just that hairline Crack in yellow.

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[NorCal-Dimitri]

Naaa...it was just that hairline Crack in yellow.

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I see that, too. Where did that hole come from though?

[danewilson77]

It's not a hole.

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[Hermes]

Decided to change things up a bit since I'm giving the car to my sister for the near future. Brushed aluminum from an AW/IR M3, I traded him a set of black cube. I'll install the door handles this weekend

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[mbeckel]

Decided to change things up a bit since I'm giving the car to my sister for the near future. Brushed aluminum from an AW/IR M3, I traded him a set of black cube. I'll install the door handles this weekend

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/188869E3-9675-49FB-BC2B-E62E0DBAC1E5.jpg

Looks good, where did you get the steering wheel?

Sent from in the bushes

[Hermes]

Looks good, where did you get the steering wheel?

Sent from in the bushes

Thanks! The perforated wheel was standard on 3/05 (?) and after ZHPs

[stephenkirsh]

Mines an 04/2005 and has Alcantara on the wheel. It's not listed in the specs sheet.

[Hermes]

I know it was mid year 2005, not sure what month it became standard though... mine is 7/6/05 so it's May-July 2005. It was the replacement after they discontinued the Alcantara wheels


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01 - M sports strng whl,airb.leath.,multifunc - SCHWARZ - 1 - 03/2005 - 32 34 7 906 682 - $1,417.90

[Hermes]

Almost ready to drill the holes, just a few more tweaks first

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[oclvframe]

I added another bimmer to my fleet but its not a zhp. I had a wagon just like this one from about 2010-2012....have no idea what I was thinking when I sold it since it was pristine with very few miles when I got it, but for some stupid reason I sold it and within 6 months regretted it and have been searching for another one since. Last Friday this one popped up on AutoTrader....and before there were even photos up I called and after getting some info, I put a deposit down and started preparations for my trip. Sunday at 6am, my son and I hopped into my 2009 Subaru Outback 3.0R (a very nice wagon for sure...but not what my 530 was) and headed west. We got to Amarillo by late-night (just like the song...kinda) and by Monday noon, I was transferring stuff out of the Subaru and into the 530. It's pretty sad but as I was moving my stuff from one vehicle to the other, having already handed over my keys and a check and signed all the papers, it dawned on me that I hadn't even test driven the 530 yet! In any case, Tuesday morning we departed on our return trip and by Wednesday at 4pm, my son and I were home. The trip was long and arduous and the front of the wagon was plastered with 1400mi of bugs but in the end it was worth it. This 07 530 had a mere 29,990mi on it (now 31400 after the long drive home) but it is literally immaculate...due to living in such an arid climate, there's not a spot of rust on it anywhere! The cool thing is that now I have two BSM bimmers in the garage sitting side-by-side...they're both of similar vintages so they compliment each other nicely!

[Au1994]

I love that wagon! Nice pick up.

[slater]

very nice. how is the steering on the xi's? i've read that it is really slow.

peter

[E_Rak]

First summer detail.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/23/y8yja4es.jpg
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[ELCID86]

I love that wagon! Nice pick up.
+1

[oclvframe]

very nice. how is the steering on the xi's? i've read that it is really slow.

peter

I don't know that I would characterize it as slow....that being said, mine has the sport package so it gives back a very solid, extremely predictable feel when pushed on curves. It's not whippy and nimble as my zhp cic but then again, I don't want it to be either! For a big, heavy wagon, it handles pretty damned good to me.

-r

[danewilson77]

Nice fella's.

[Hermes]

Daytime pic so you can get a better idea

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[stephenkirsh]

very nice. how is the steering on the xi's? i've read that it is really slow.

peter

I wouldn't call it slow, just normal. Probably slow against the ZHP's quick rack, though.

My mom has a (2007?) 530xiT. Only driven a few times. It's rough going from the zhp into it lol

[NoVAphotog]

NoVAphotog's driveway oil and filter service special....$free.99

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/24/yrahehaz.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/24/5u6yrusy.jpg

Feeels good! Autox inspection completed as well. Just a quick rinse off and clean out of the empty beer cans under the seat and she'll be good to go.

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[LivesNearCostco]

Replaced front wheel studs, went from Bimmerworld bargain 75mm (on car for 3 years) to BimmerWorld mid-grade 82mm. Barely noticeable visual difference. It will allow me to run a 12mm or 15mm spacer more easily (currently have 5mm spacer) but now m thinking I should have gotten the 90mm studs. Will post pictures in one of the wheel stud threads.

On front right, after install, heard metal scraping when spinning wheel. The round shield that protects the inner part of the hub and the wheel speed sensor had broken off and the tips of the new studs (1-2mm longer than old studs on threaded part that goes into hub) were scraping on it. It was connected to brake shield using a bunch of tiny spot rivits or spot welds that had broken. I almost cut it off with rotary tool but used some JB Weld epoxy stick to stick it back to the rest of the brake shield. Hopefully it will stay there. Replacing the whole shield should be easy if the hub is off (I previously removed it when replacing the hub), but I don't know of a way to replace the shield without removing the hub.

[Imola.ZHP]

Few things occurred today, have a few questions maybe one/some of you all can help me with...

-Picked up my RTAB tool from a local e46 M3 owner, don't get me started on the car, looks completely stock, back when I bought my ZHP (in 2006) somehow I told myself that I didn't like e46 coupes and talked myself into a ZHP. I don't regret it at all, but damn that car is fine as hail!

Anyhow, question 1. Have any of you guys with the MIS RTAB tool had to replace the threaded "bolt" that comes with the tool? The guy that rented it had trouble with it at a certain point, the damage or issue cannot be seen by the naked eye, all we can determine is that the threads must have stretched ever so slightly to make using the tool more difficult. If any of you have replaced it, were you able to buy the threaded part at Lowe's or somewhere easy? Or perhaps somewhere I'm not thinking of? Thanks!

-Ran into Auto-Zone for some random stuff, while browsing, saw a cool tool that said it was a "non-marring" lug socket. One of those things I knew had to exist, but had not ever come across. I have the worst luck when removing or installing wheels/tires, I've marred my VMR's in a few spots, I would love to not do that anymore.

So, question 2. I'm sure some of you guys already have this type of tool, where is a good place to get one? Tool was $9.95 at Auto-Zone, but I'm not so keen on Auto-Zone tools.

-Did my yearly tag removal, waxing behind the tag mount, changing of yearly sticker (I prefer to remove the old ones, not let them pile up), waxing of tag and re-installation of everything. This year I removed the trunk handle/tag light housing as well as there was some road grime that would not come off right at the trunk handle. I haven't done that before, but it was easy enough; although I couldn't figure out how to disconnect it. Instead I grabbed another microfiber rag and just laid it back out of the way. When I tested my tag lights (not OEM, some LED replacement's I bought years ago) one side wasn't working until I pushed it in and moved it (the housing); then it came on and was fine. I'm guessing there might be some road grime up in there wreaking havoc on the connection. I had already mounted the tag and didn't feel like doing all of that work. I couldn't get it to go back out, but it would get brighter, brighter than the other side, if I pushed more on it. I sure hope its not flickering going down the road like a typical Memphis Ghetto Sled. I'll give it a week and check on it again.

[330i ZHP]

Restored the three ashtrays - 40 years of ash, gum, rust

removed all dirt from under rear seat and behind side trim panels - then applied rubberized undercoating, let dry and then sprayed over top with Baikal blue

[NorCal-Dimitri]

Your daily fail of the day. Brought to you by: Dimitri.

http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y508/dimitri1337/IMG_20140523_194352_zps7b163d86.jpg?t=1400900933

[330i ZHP]

other than mis-matched wheels...what is wrong

[NorCal-Dimitri]

other than mis-matched wheels...what is wrong

Nothing. VMR sent me two bent wheels... :facepalm

[Pip]

Your daily fail of the day. Brought to you by: Dimitri.

http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y508/dimitri1337/IMG_20140523_194352_zps7b163d86.jpg?t=1400900933

Good meeting you. Sorry it didn't work out, but I know you'll love the wheels after the situation is rectified :thumbsup

[Avetiso]

Good meeting you. Sorry it didn't work out, but I know you'll love the wheels after the situation is rectified :thumbsup
+1

[Hermes]

Restored the three ashtrays - 40 years of ash, gum, rust

removed all dirt from under rear seat and behind side trim panels - then applied rubberized undercoating, let dry and then sprayed over top with Baikal blue

Nice progress!

I finished up getting the bumper on, now waiting for the spoiler to get back from paint

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/C59B41E5-64C0-4CDB-89AE-B1B9B35ABDFE.jpg

[NorCal-Dimitri]

Good meeting you. Sorry it didn't work out, but I know you'll love the wheels after the situation is rectified :thumbsup


+1

Great meeting you guys, too. Hopefully we'll be able to get a drive organized.

[Hermes]

Euro 4cyl tach

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/9C1B14E4-4C84-48FE-B7CB-60BB009EF066.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/3D44E151-4AD0-4ECA-A2EA-CABB875A8631.jpg

[Vas]

Sucks that the wheels are bent. But it looks nice with the vmr

[cakM3]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/24/ataguqyj.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/24/azajuhy9.jpg

Thanks Brett!!! :thumbsup

[LivesNearCostco]

Forgot to add that one of the studs slipped out while I was leaning on it with two wrenches to tighten or loose the double nuts. My lower lip hit the fender and I got a tiny cut on the outside above my chin and a medium cut inside from my teeth. Stopped by dentist yesterday since I was in area, she looked at it and said it should heal in a week. In the meantime, avoid spicy foods.

So it's not just what did I do to my BMW, but what did my BMW do to me!

Replaced front wheel studs, went from Bimmerworld bargain 75mm (on car for 3 years) to BimmerWorld mid-grade 82mm. Barely noticeable visual difference. It will allow me to run a 12mm or 15mm spacer more easily (currently have 5mm spacer) but now m thinking I should have gotten the 90mm studs. Will post pictures in one of the wheel stud threads.

[Avetiso]

Forgot to add that one of the studs slipped out while I was leaning on it with two wrenches to tighten or loose the double nuts. My lower lip hit the fender and I got a tiny cut on the outside above my chin and a medium cut inside from my teeth. Stopped by dentist yesterday since I was in area, she looked at it and said it should heal in a week. In the meantime, avoid spicy foods.

So it's not just what did I do to my BMW, but what did my BMW do to me!

I'm a jerk for laughing. Hope it heals soon!

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[Stewbie]

Installed my new AFE intake.

Before:

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/25/gu4ezude.jpg

After:

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/25/ahyvepu4.jpg



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[SoDelBMW]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/25/yjune6ar.jpg

Just put the new racks on!


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[cakM3]

Doing the last part of my black interior renovation on my ///M today

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/25/a5y4uqy4.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/25/u6apyraz.jpg

JP's rear deck DIY was very helpful! I'm glad I got the chance to review it before starting this DIY :thumbsup

[JKO_ZHP]

So.....does anyone know what would cause the DSC, "BRAKE," and tire pressure lights to all come on at the same time? They're yellow, not red, so it's not immediate danger (nothing is broken I presume). Got the car back today after flushing the transmission, differential oil, replacing shock mounts, rear brake pads, maxed negative camber in the rear, a little in the front, and installing the Koni Yellows with H&R springs.

My guess is that ABS is disabled for the worst case scenario (why?) or maybe a dirty sensor?

[Hermes]

Doing the last part of my black interior renovation on my ///M today

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/25/a5y4uqy4.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/25/u6apyraz.jpg

JP's rear deck DIY was very helpful! I'm glad I got the chance to review it before starting this DIY :thumbsup

Sweet! Glad it helped


As for me, my half off day junkyard come up

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/B0F668DA-1C62-4602-999E-C9CCA788A2BA.jpg

Real 15x7 Borbets - $150

[oldzilla]

Mountain drive.

http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx192/oldzilla40/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-05/6FCB1E4D-E3E5-4DA2-96E4-D08B3968D6F6_zpsqpukn8qo.jpg (http://s755.photobucket.com/user/oldzilla40/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-05/6FCB1E4D-E3E5-4DA2-96E4-D08B3968D6F6_zpsqpukn8qo.jpg.html)
http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx192/oldzilla40/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-05/D8ABE90F-478C-4D0E-AB98-942E18647270_zpszqrfa7d5.jpg (http://s755.photobucket.com/user/oldzilla40/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-05/D8ABE90F-478C-4D0E-AB98-942E18647270_zpszqrfa7d5.jpg.html)

[mbeckel]

NoVAphotog's driveway oil and filter service special....$free.99

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/24/yrahehaz.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/24/5u6yrusy.jpg

Feeels good! Autox inspection completed as well. Just a quick rinse off and clean out of the empty beer cans under the seat and she'll be good to go.

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Keep those full ones. It'll help shave 3 seconds off your lap time

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[mbeckel]

Installed my new AFE intake.

Before:

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/25/gu4ezude.jpg

After:

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/25/ahyvepu4.jpg



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Excellent choice

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[webster]

So.....does anyone know what would cause the DSC, "BRAKE," and tire pressure lights to all come on at the same time? They're yellow, not red, so it's not immediate danger (nothing is broken I presume). Got the car back today after flushing the transmission, differential oil, replacing shock mounts, rear brake pads, maxed negative camber in the rear, a little in the front, and installing the Koni Yellows with H&R springs.

My guess is that ABS is disabled for the worst case scenario (why?) or maybe a dirty sensor?

yeah, sounds like the ABS sensor. nothing to be scared of, but it should be addressed asap. pretty common issue if you google.

[stephenkirsh]

Washed the Red Baron and wheels. I found some spider webs in the exterior....embarrassing :/

[Hermes]

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/3954ABD4-FD74-4F96-AF51-07D0FC9745C8.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/A7B20CAC-B9AF-4A12-AAF0-E11E1D6E5BE5.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/F4C3347D-23D5-4805-BCF3-064924683BF0.jpg

I need to order studs/spacers/tires and refinish the wheels before using them. I will figure it out at a later point in time

[MsRN]

I installed a new ZHP shift knob. I was surprised at how much lighter the old ZHP knob was; I'll have to weigh it on the kitchen scale when I get home from work in the morning.

Addendum 5/25/14: it turns out the old ZHP shifter knob weighs only 2.875 oz., or just over half of what the new one weighs. Odd that!

[sillieidiot]

does just driving it count as doing something? i haven't driven my car for like 3.5 months cause it was getting the cf roof/bodywork done. drove it for the first time tonight. it felt so good. no traffic, almost all the lights were green. felt like i owned the road lol

[Tnhl1989]

Pics on the cf roof and details

[ZHPasta]

last week: new NGK Sparkplugs
Yesterday: Oil Change. Stuff was black but no debris

[sillieidiot]

Pics on the cf roof and details

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showpost.php?p=16159962&postcount=77

what other info did you want to know about it?

[Crickett]

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showpost.php?p=16159962&postcount=77

what other info did you want to know about it?

That is so epically droolworthy! Well done!

As for me, yesterday and the day before I spent completing a DIY Inspection II: fuel filter (Mahle), coolant (BMW blue), engine oil (BMW 5W-30) and filter (Mahle), 6MT (Redline MTL), and diff fluid (Redline 75W90) all changed. Only fluids left untouched were washer fluid (just topped off a month ago) and power steering (plan to turkey baster it a few times over the next few weeks). :roundel

[Tnhl1989]

Yesterday - m3 front end swap
More info here -
http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showpost.php?p=359314

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/26/ny8emy2a.jpg

[danewilson77]

Yesterday - m3 front end swap
More info here -
http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showpost.php?p=359314

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/26/ny8emy2a.jpg

Damn Tony. :respect

The friendliest forum on the planet.

[WOLFN8TR]

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showpost.php?p=16159962&postcount=77

what other info did you want to know about it?

Dam that's Bad Ass!!! Very Nice...


As for me, yesterday and the day before I spent completing a DIY Inspection II: fuel filter (Mahle), coolant (BMW blue), engine oil (BMW 5W-30) and filter (Mahle), 6MT (Redline MTL), and diff fluid (Redline 75W90) all changed. Only fluids left untouched were washer fluid (just topped off a month ago) and power steering (plan to turkey baster it a few times over the next few weeks). :roundel

Nice Travis!


Yesterday - m3 front end swap
More info here -
http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showpost.php?p=359314

Looks Great Tony!

[imola red zhp]

sent by new technology DA

Nice!!!!

[Tnhl1989]

Thanks all. It was a lot of research and work to get everything working properly. Seemed like my control arms were going anyways so this should help in the long run of not having to replace them anytime soon. The only bad part is now I got to spend the money for m3 parts :)

[sillieidiot]

That is so epically droolworthy! Well done!

As for me, yesterday and the day before I spent completing a DIY Inspection II: fuel filter (Mahle), coolant (BMW blue), engine oil (BMW 5W-30) and filter (Mahle), 6MT (Redline MTL), and diff fluid (Redline 75W90) all changed. Only fluids left untouched were washer fluid (just topped off a month ago) and power steering (plan to turkey baster it a few times over the next few weeks). :roundel

Thanks


Yesterday - m3 front end swap
More info here -
http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showpost.php?p=359314

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/26/ny8emy2a.jpg

Nice i've been meaning to do that. It would go well with my m3 fenders. I think there is a set of ZCP calipers and stuff for sale on the m3 forum. I see it all the time, so that's why I haven't jumped on it.


Dam that's Bad Ass!!! Very Nice...

Nice Travis!



Looks Great Tony!

Thanks man


Thanks all. It was a lot of research and work to get everything working properly. Seemed like my control arms were going anyways so this should help in the long run of not having to replace them anytime soon. The only bad part is now I got to spend the money for m3 parts :)

At least the rotors are cheap lol

[WOLFN8TR]

Installed my BMW Performance CF Strut Bar! Love it!!


http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/27/uhe8uqe9.jpg

[Hermes]

Should I buy a Motorsport replica? $275

This one is real to give you an idea of what it looks like:

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x76/fdovargas/foros/f05ccbc0.jpg

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb187/markbrown100/IMG_0822.jpg

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb187/markbrown100/IMG_1174.jpg

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb187/markbrown100/IMG_0711.jpg

[cakM3]

Installed my BMW Performance CF Strut Bar! Love it!!


http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/27/uhe8uqe9.jpg

'bout time Gary! Congrats :thumbsup

[WOLFN8TR]

Thanks Charlie!

[johnrando]

Awesome Gary.

sent from a galaxy

[JKO_ZHP]

Got to wash her down after 3+ months of neglect. School and work and life in general really killed the time.
First meet today after a long time!

[webster]

dropped the car off at the indy today for the brake job and rear tires. it was pouring rain all night and morning.

[cakM3]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/28/6y5esaje.jpg

After working on my ///M all weekend, I took it out for a road trip to the DC area :) Right now I'm fairly close to where BP lives ;)


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[ELCID86]

^ she sure is a looker. Safe travels.

[cakM3]

^ she sure is a looker. Safe travels.

Thanks Shawn, I'll try to be safe.


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[SureShot434]

Used the bike rails for the first time since purchasing this sweet setup from DW :)

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/28/erametym.jpg

Because roof rack :)

[brettbimmer]

Should I buy a Motorsport replica? $275

This one is real to give you an idea of what it looks like:

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x76/fdovargas/foros/f05ccbc0.jpg

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb187/markbrown100/IMG_0822.jpg

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb187/markbrown100/IMG_1174.jpg

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb187/markbrown100/IMG_0711.jpg

Anything from the masterminds in Buchloe that may be an option?

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[webster]

car still isn't ready from the brake job. they're also doing the OFHG cause i don't feel like blowing it all apart. $5 part plus a couple hundo in labor. at least she'll be tip top when i get her back today.

[Hermes]

Anything from the masterminds in Buchloe that may be an option?

Sent from my pineapple under the sea.

Alpina used Zender spoilers, the one I have now is the E12 version of the one I need (slightly too wide for my trunk)

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E21 version

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I actually want the BBS spoiler but I can't find one

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[cakM3]

JP, I'm sure if anyone can find one.... it will be you my friend!

[Hermes]

Yeah, no luck so far... although I did manage to source a set of 2nd overbore 9.3:1 euro pistons today :D

Edit:

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/29/ysunebeh.jpg

[brettbimmer]

JP, time for custom carbon fiber for the spoiler!

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[Hermes]

Motorsport, Gr. 2 arches

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk255/E21Cruz/bmw_320i-5.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk255/E21Cruz/bmw_320i-1.jpg

[johnrando]

Updated my project thread. The main thing: since I paid the car off last month; today, 5 years to the day I brought Ness home, I officially removed the lien from BMW Finance off the car and Ness is 100% officially mine.


http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?4241-Jet-Black-ZHP-quot-Mini-quot-Mod-A-Palooza&p=359793#post359793

[Hermes]

Congrats John!

[oclvframe]

Congrats! It's an awesome feeling!

-r

[johnrando]

Congrats! It's an awesome feeling!

-r


Congrats John!

Thanks. It definitely is!!!! It's been a long time coming (well, 5 years to be exact). :) :roundel

[cakM3]

Updated my project thread. The main thing: since I paid the car off last month; today, 5 years to the day I brought Ness home, I officially removed the lien from BMW Finance off the car and Ness is 100% officially mine.


http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?4241-Jet-Black-ZHP-quot-Mini-quot-Mod-A-Palooza&p=359793#post359793

Just got back from shift work to see the news....congrats John! :thumbsup

[gmurphy]

Broke my rear deck speaker grill while I was trying to remove it to clean it... Oh well. Ordered 2 new ones from the dealer, a refresh will look nice.


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[cakM3]

Broke my rear deck speaker while I was trying to remove it to clean it... Oh well. Ordered 2 new ones from the dealer, a refresh will look nice.


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Sorry to hear Gary...

[johnrando]

Thanks Charlie! Definitely a bummer Gaary.

[LivesNearCostco]

Congrats, JR!

I just swapped my stiffer springs (525/650 lbs/inch) back in for Saturday's track day. At my last track day, an instructor rode with me for a session with my race wheels on the car and dry track and said their grip was overpowering my regular suspension (440/550). Also last night got a P0340 code or something like that suggesting malfunction of the intake cam position sensor. Not sure if fluke or not. Cleared it last night, drove to and from work today and code didn't come back.

[gmurphy]

Sorry to hear Gary...

It's alright. Part is cheap and will get rid of the ugly faded look the H/K silver started to have. :)


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[gmurphy]

It was just the speaker grill. Whoopsies my original post was more dramatic.


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[alexandre]

Congrats, JR!

I just swapped my stiffer springs (525/650 lbs/inch) back in for Saturday's track day. At my last track day, an instructor rode with me for a session with my race wheels on the car and dry track and said their grip was overpowering my regular suspension (440/550). Also last night got a P0340 code or something like that suggesting malfunction of the intake cam position sensor. Not sure if fluke or not. Cleared it last night, drove to and from work today and code didn't come back.

I've dealt with this one - it can be misleading as it can also be triggered by bad VANOS seals. If yours have been upgraded to the Beisan ones, then your sensor is going. I ended up replacing mine when the code started coming up every 150 miles of driving or so, it only cost like $40 for OEM so it was cheap insurance.

On my side, I serviced my sunroof preventatively yesterday night - replaced all 4 clips and greased the tracks. Very easy DIY, took me 40 mins and the car was back together.

[das boots]

I've dealt with this one - it can be misleading as it can also be triggered by bad VANOS seals. If yours have been upgraded to the Beisan ones, then your sensor is going. I ended up replacing mine when the code started coming up every 150 miles of driving or so, it only cost like $40 for OEM so it was cheap insurance.

On my side, I serviced my sunroof preventatively yesterday night - replaced all 4 clips and greased the tracks. Very easy DIY, took me 40 mins and the car was back together.

Where is this sensor located? What is the P/N? If required for PM to replace after Beisan, then I also need to replace the sensor. No codes yet. Vanos was replaced approx. 3 years ago. Knock, knock.

[alexandre]

Where is this sensor located? What is the P/N? If required for PM to replace after Beisan, then I also need to replace the sensor. No codes yet. Vanos was replaced approx. 3 years ago. Knock, knock.

PN # 12147539165 for intake, # 12147518628 for exhaust. Need an o-ring for each, # 12141748398. Both sensors are installed on the VANOS unit, near their respective cams - it's a very easy replacement.

[LivesNearCostco]

Alex, thanks. I did the Beisan seals 2 or 3 years ago so suspect sensor is going. Good to hear it can throw an error intermittently. I saw a DIY video last night showing the exhaust CPS can be replaced without removing anything else, while the intake CPS can be replaced by removing the oil filter cap, disconnecting one end of VANOS oil line, and VANOS intake solenoid.

I think the sensors I ordered include O-rings.

Edit: Also have to disconnect top end of VC-to-CCV hose and need 5mm hex socket to remove and reinstall bolt holding CPS in place. But I just watched a YouTube video on replacing intake CPS on an E39 530 with M54 engine. He was able to do it without disconnecting VANOS oil line.


I've dealt with this one - it can be misleading as it can also be triggered by bad VANOS seals. If yours have been upgraded to the Beisan ones, then your sensor is going. I ended up replacing mine when the code started coming up every 150 miles of driving or so, it only cost like $40 for OEM so it was cheap insurance.

[FidTG]

Ness is 100% officially mine.

Congrats, JR :)

[webster]

got the car back finally. will need to let the rotors seat over the next couple hundred miles, but overall the car feels tip-top. woo hoo. the shop even detailed the car and gave me a $150 credit on the bill due to delays.

[Washburn]

Quick ONR wash and quick spray wax, wheels washed, polished and sealed with BlackFire Cystal seal.
(Pardon the dirty clear bra on the bumper :( ) iphone pic.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/nishang/IMG_2616.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/nishang/media/IMG_2616.jpg.html)

[johnrando]

Thanks fidTG, livesnearcostco. OK folks, need an honest opinion. You saw pics of my interior below. I don't want to over do the carbon fiber. Is this one step too far or is it complementary? Please be honest (I really don't need to say that). :biggrin

http://www.bimmian.com/AutoCarbon-Carbon-Fiber-Shifter-Surround-Trim-for-BMW-E46-3-Series

[Pip]

I wouldn't like how it clashed with the cube. This piece goes over the black plastic next to the larger cube surround right?

[johnrando]

I wouldn't like how it clashed with the cube. This piece goes over the black plastic next to the larger cube surround right?

Oh, I didn't think of that, thanks for pointing that out.

[das boots]

PN # 12147539165 for intake, # 12147518628 for exhaust. Need an o-ring for each, # 12141748398. Both sensors are installed on the VANOS unit, near their respective cams - it's a very easy replacement.

Just went through my records...they were never replaced. Another addition to my shopping list.

[das boots]

Somewhere way back, we were talking about badges. I could not locate the threads. Specifically, where or which model & year came out with badge of 330is?

[E_Rak]

It wasn't, you have to put your own together

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[Hermes]

Somewhere way back, we were talking about badges. I could not locate the threads. Specifically, where or which model & year came out with badge of 330is?

No such thing as a 330is

328is was E36
335is was E92

[ELCID86]

Right, there was discussion that the ZHP should be (or is!) the 330is.

[das boots]

Right, there was discussion that the ZHP should be (or is!) the 330is.

Now I remember......Shwing!!!!!

[stephenkirsh]

Yea somebody was even gunna have the badge made up

[das boots]

Yea somebody was even gunna have the badge made up

Let's make this happen instead of purchasing a 330i and 335is for combination.

[stephenkirsh]

Well, I think that's what they were gunna do lol

[stephenkirsh]

"Fair to badge my ZHP as a 330is?"

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12511

[bloodspatteranalyst]

Installed a UUC cup holder. Bought it during their memorial weekend sale for $7.65 shipped :).

http://i.imgur.com/XECdv7P.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/afXVt2v.jpg

[danewilson77]

Clean

The friendliest forum on the planet.

[orange260z]

Nothing. Going for a very early morning drive in the 911.http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/31/y8ytabe6.jpg



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[cakM3]

@ orange260z.... awesome pic of your 911 :thumbsup

Here's a pic of Botond trying to code Preston's E90.....E90 kicking Botond's butt at the moment...

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/01/esevyty4.jpg


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[ELCID86]

Installed a UUC cup holder. Bought it during their memorial weekend sale for $7.65 shipped :).



Nice. Wish I'd seen that sale.


Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk.

[ZHPurrr]

Finished the Mechanical Fan Delete. Getting the nut removed was tough without the proper tools, but thanks to Archimedes (pipe extender to plumbers wrench for more leverage) she broke free.

[E_Rak]

Finished the Mechanical Fan Delete. Getting the nut removed was tough without the proper tools, but thanks to Archimedes (pipe extender to plumbers wrench for more leverage) she broke free.

Any noticeable difference?

[bloodspatteranalyst]

Nice. Wish I'd seen that sale.


Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk.

Just got an email from UUC again, they've extended the sale, but with a 10% discount and not 15%. Still free shipping though.

Here's the cupholder.

http://store.uucmotorwerks.com/cup-holder---black-p557.aspx

[ELCID86]

Just got an email from UUC again, they've extended the sale, but with a 10% discount and not 15%. Still free shipping though.

Here's the cupholder.

http://store.uucmotorwerks.com/cup-holder---black-p557.aspx

Thanks. I'm considering their underdrive pulley set also.

[Hermes]

I guess I'll be stopping at Ed Hanson's tomorrow for a new cat

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/D1B895D7-1300-4CB0-9335-7DC2EA14D4AC.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/AE4357E4-60BF-44BA-8ED5-B85154D71093.jpg

might weld on this ANSA tip I have too

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/5B9DA77F-DBC6-453D-9987-FB59737C3C03.jpg

[328ioc]

Ansa tips are so sexy.

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[ELCID86]

Gross polluter! Can it really be THAT bad?? I do love those tips.

[stephenkirsh]

Gross polluter! Can it really be THAT bad??

Haha yea. What a title.

[Hermes]

It's a game the state plays so you have to buy a cat every two years, bs...

Edit: look at my test, the only thing I failed is NO

[LivesNearCostco]

Friday replaced intake and exhaust camshaft positions sensors (CPS). Intake required a little work to remove intake VANOS solenoid and oil filter cap. Exhaust sensor was easy, just remove electric fan to create room for socket handle. Then Saturday took it to the track.

[oclvframe]

Had my son and daughter help me with scrubbing the wheels on the zhp today.....simple green, a scrub brush and rag, and lots of elbow grease! The calipers and reachable undercarriage also got scrubbed as best possible. After that, a wash to finish it out. Oh, got two new rear tires the day before....BFGoodrich G-Force Sport II to match the fronts that had little wear.:rockon

[Fenrir]

Diagnosed that I need a tensioner pulley after hearing a wonderful rattling noise under the hood... Time to grab the Haynes manual and hit up RockAuto and Real OEM and get busy.

[Pip]

Organized most of the garage to fit two cars :thumbsup. Need to organize the tools and get a rolling toolbox with a table top. I was scared to have stuff so high up that could potentially fall on the car so I put sheets and stuff up top that wouldn't hurt the car if we had an earth quake. If the paint cans hit the car because of an earth quake...insurance.

14211

[JupiterBMW]

More werk on secret mod project... Fabrication is done, getting more parts when the ship gets down to Long Beach... :thumbsup

[Lanister]

Organized most of the garage to fit two cars :thumbsup. Need to organize the tools and get a rolling toolbox with a table top. I was scared to have stuff so high up that could potentially fall on the car so I put sheets and stuff up top that wouldn't hurt the car if we had an earth quake. If the paint cans hit the car because of an earth quake...insurance.

14211

Nice man-cave, Sean :)

[johnrando]

Always nice to have the kids involved (on something they can't mess up that is :) ) when working on the car

[fredo]

Installed two front tires on the e90: Michelin PS 3. I got a good deal, because Discount Tire prorated the old tires (they had a cut on the side) and at the end I paid $240 OTD for both. :biggrin

[MsRN]

Replaced the sunroof motor (still clicks though; must be the worm cable or the cable sheathing). Installed the newly-arrived Colgan hood and bumper bras. Searched the Net for 6PK1900 serpentine belts.

[stephenkirsh]

Installed two front tires on the e90: Michelin PS 3. I got a good deal, because Discount Tire prorated the old tires (they had a cut on the side) and at the end I paid $240 OTD for both. :biggrin

Nice!

[Johal E32]

Got some goodies in the mail.

OEM M3 fuel pump baffle, m3 tranny mounts, oil filter, and a new drain plug.

[Hermes]

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/A3DEAD91-8F62-4910-A10B-6DD49A420A44.jpg

edit:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-t4pdM1OJbA

[oclvframe]

Always nice to have the kids involved (on something they can't mess up that is :) ) when working on the car

I know right?!?! Well.....recently I've been having my oldest son work on the Subaru he drives....had him do his own oil change without me there. It actually worked quite well because even though he's done plenty of them with me, he'd never tackled it all on his own. It allowed him to ponder and go about it as he best could figure. In the end, it was hard stepping back to have him do it solo but at the same time he learned a lot from it!

Now, back to my zhp....I am awaiting some M3 TAB's and limiters from ECS tuning. I know it's been discussed in other threads but just so I understand correctly, pressing the TAB's back into the trailing arm is not just a matter of having the right press but knowing exactly how to position the bushing so that it sits in the proper position relative to the arm....is it not possible to note the position of the old bushing and simply put the new ones back in the same position or am I missing something?

-r

[oclvframe]

Hermes,
Sounds Awesome!
-r

[TylerDZHP]

Scheduled a brake/clutch fluid change and general mechanical inspection.

[gmurphy]

Scheduled a brake/clutch fluid change and general mechanical inspection.

Nice


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[Pip]

What do you guys/gals think? Car is mainly black/tiag themed so was going to go with black muffler tips similar to a dinan setup.

I'm looking to go to a 3" tip for a little something extra without going to 3.25" like the eisenmann.

14219

14220

14221

New 3" tip

14222

Stock 2.5" tip

14223

[oldzilla]

I like

[Rovert]

Oooo that looks nice! I need to thicken my pipes up too....it looks like the car's stock exhaust tips are malnourished and need some muscle on them. LOL

[danewilson77]

:waldo

[Hermes]

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/247A2AA5-49DD-4DC0-B92F-067340750BE6.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/B0399881-79FD-4A4E-9397-D43EAF336D67.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/274D0EA9-78E5-47EF-91FF-A6E2E36C9A04.jpg

[johnrando]

What do you guys/gals think? Car is mainly black/tiag themed so was going to go with black muffler tips similar to a dinan setup.

I'm looking to go to a 3" tip for a little something extra without going to 3.25" like the eisenmann.

14219

14220

14221

New 3" tip

14222

Stock 2.5" tip

14223

Very nice. Where did you get the tips?

[Avetiso]

I like the tips.

Hermes, where's the replacement bumper?

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[Hermes]

Hermes, where's the replacement bumper?

on the rug, you can kinda see it in the previous pics

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/2EAA497E-F03F-44DC-BE6D-F792C5EBA834.jpg

adapter brackets my buddy welded up for me

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/640CF830-DDC5-4FFB-814A-9E156D91C3A3.jpg

[derbo]

Going to look really nice there JP

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[Pip]

Very nice. Where did you get the tips?

That's just a piece of 3" stainless I painted black.

I'm going to use some aluminized steel painted black. If something happens no biggie ($12 for all 4). They'll be welded or maybe riveted to the old connecter piece if the shop makes a reducer.

[TylerDZHP]

Got a good spray wash before going into the shop tomorrow for the brake/clutch flush and mechanical inspection at an indy.

[M0nk3y]

Currently dropping my rear subframe to replace my rear sway bar from a 12mm to a 19mm 2-way adjustable.

Currently have the subframe dropped and the bar unbolted. Just need to route it out and bolt everything up

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/05/yjabu2u7.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/05/eby5a6uj.jpg

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[stephenkirsh]

On the 128?

[M0nk3y]

On the 128?

Yes sir

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[jakksfor20]

Had to air up the LR tire on the sedan before we left as it was at 28psi. Came back from vacation (12 days) and it was back down to 30psi. Took it to our favorite tire place and had them check it out. Found a pinhole leak in the rim about in the center. They JBWeld'ed it and should be good to go. We had these rims refurbished two months ago, so no idea what it is going on with them. Tire place also confirmed my suspicion on the right front. Slight warped rotor or high spot. Ordered both fronts and replaced this afternoon. Pads only had 20k miles on them with plenty of life left, so just kept them. Running smoothly again after fighting front issues since we had the tires replaced when we did the wheels. Seems the Toyo's have a lot less forgiveness when it comes to hiding suspension/bearing issues. Finally glad to have the wife not nagging me that her car is not "right". She can feel any issue wrong with that car.........

[Vas]

Sonax poly net shield on the hood and fenders. This evening the rest of the car.

[oclvframe]

Jakksfor20, I think I saw your black sedan going up Sanders road recently...either that or it was another zhp in our neck of the woods!

-r

[jakksfor20]

We've been gone for 2 weeks, so it may not have been us. We take that way sometimes to got to Marketplace. Never been much farther than that on Sanders.


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[stephenkirsh]

14265

Stickers.

[danewilson77]

Nice!

The friendliest forum on the planet.

[danewilson77]

Cleaned barrels for first time since moving to Ohio.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/07/u7emaraz.jpg

The friendliest forum on the planet.

[Avetiso]

Cleaned barrels for first time since moving to Ohio.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/07/u7emaraz.jpg

The friendliest forum on the planet.

How bad was it?

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[mbeckel]

Got my brakes ordered from Ray!

Sent from in the bushes

[Johal E32]

piecing together some exhaust parts for the M5.

http://i.imgur.com/Olm7fTZ.jpg
Should sound nice. I'll get some gopro videos up soon, hopefully. LOL

[NoVAphotog]

Got my brakes ordered from Ray!

Sent from in the bushes

:thumbsup

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[Hornung418]

Yesterday I installed my headers...what a laborious job. Would not have the money to pay someone to struggle with that job.

Today I fixed my fitment issue for the Bank 1 system. Everything is sounding good!!

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[mbeckel]

Yesterday I installed my headers...what a laborious job. Would not have the money to pay someone to struggle with that job.

Today I fixed my fitment issue for the Bank 1 system. Everything is sounding good!!

Sent from my GS3.

:thumbsup

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