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

[Vas]

Holy cow! Glad they got changed


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That was what I thought. Took me 30 minutes to do all of them

[orange260z]

Looks great Dmitri!

[orange260z]

Just installed my OEM M3 strut brace (my fancy nuts finally arrived). Took the car for a drive and aggressively threw it into some turns - front end definitely feels tighter, you can feel the suspension is working better due to the reduction in flex in the front end. I didn't realize I would feel so much of a difference!

Note to anyone doing this - the M3 bar DOES require six of those fancy flanged nuts, and based on the way the fit tightly into the bar I would recommend that you only use the flanged nuts rather than cheap out and reuse the regular strut top nuts. You NEED these for the added thread, and they do position the mounts properly on the strut top - the cutout in the centre does NOTHING to position the mount.

I bought the fancy nuts from thebmwminipartstore.com on Johal E32's recommendation (thanks again!) - they shipped fast and with a very reasonable shipping price to Canada. I will definitely use them again.

[Johal E32]

Just installed my OEM M3 strut brace (my fancy nuts finally arrived). Took the car for a drive and aggressively threw it into some turns - front end definitely feels tighter, you can feel the suspension is working better due to the reduction in flex in the front end. I didn't realize I would feel so much of a difference!

Note to anyone doing this - the M3 bar DOES require six of those fancy flanged nuts, and based on the way the fit tightly into the bar I would recommend that you only use the flanged nuts rather than cheap out and reuse the regular strut top nuts. You NEED these for the added thread, and they do position the mounts properly on the strut top - the cutout in the centre does NOTHING to position the mount.

I bought the fancy nuts from thebmwminipartstore.com on Johal E32's recommendation (thanks again!) - they shipped fast and with a very reasonable shipping price to Canada. I will definitely use them again.

AWESOME!

Love bmw parts store. They are ALWAYS the cheapest place for OEM BMW parts.

[gmurphy]

AWESOME!

Love bmw parts store. They are ALWAYS the cheapest place for OEM BMW parts.
My dealership is often cheaper ;). Plus no shipping


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[orange260z]

Dude, I'm in Canada. My dealership wanted my nuts in exchange for their nuts. I needed six of theirs, and only had two to give... so I needed to order from the US.:eyetwitch

[Hornung418]

Dude, I'm in Canada. My dealership wanted my nuts in exchange for their nuts. I needed six of theirs, and only had two to give... so I needed to order from the US.:eyetwitch

:rofl

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[Stewbie]

:rofl

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+ 1

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[ELCID86]

Drove Colin's car to/from the train station today. Felt good to get behind the wheel. Tranny is definitely shifting better with new fluid. No noticeably knotch going to 2 or 3. And I Filled it up for him.


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[fredo]

Drove the Mini today. I went out for lunch, so I took the highway and did 75 mph easily.

[sillieidiot]

working on jko_zhp's car today. doing headlights, fender rolling, etc. i go to take off the wheels, studs back out. iono who installed it, but they put loctite on the lug nuts instead of the end of the stud. i just got back from EAS to pick up a new stud kit for him before we were SOL for the weekend lol

[NoVAphotog]

Drove Colin's car to/from the train station today. Felt good to get behind the wheel. Tranny is definitely shifting better with new fluid. No noticeably knotch going to 2 or 3. And I Filled it up for him.


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[orange260z]

working on jko_zhp's car today. doing headlights, fender rolling, etc. i go to take off the wheels, studs back out. iono who installed it, but they put loctite on the lug nuts instead of the end of the stud. i just got back from EAS to pick up a new stud kit for him before we were SOL for the weekend lol
Doh! Will you be able to get the studs/lugs apart?

[3ZHP]

The addictions back!

It's been exactly a year since I pulled my ZHP out of daily driver status because of a bad power steering pump. For the remainder of the summer I drove either the bike or new truck and only took her out for C&Cs or weekend drives. I had purchased a new pump and had intentions of changing it over the Labor day weekend but, the symptoms started to fade away and we scrapped that idea. Then fall came, it was wet, cold and slippery, with leaf filled back hills and it sat for a little while longer. Winter was cold and I saw no need to bother with the Blizaks with the truck around. Next came the move to midnights in late January. Even with the weather worming up, I still had to deal with the morning dew daily and chose the truck that had to sit out anyway.

Fast forward to a few weeks ago and I'm back on days and started driving the ZHP on nice days. Had a changing forecast one day that it got wet, gave her a bath that weekend and tried again. Nope still didn't stay dry this week and by this morning I felt the need. Yes that need! The addictions back and I'm back in the saddle again enjoying the back hills drive to and from work. Heck I'm even finding myself drawn th the Dinan site looking for my next mod after some needed PM.

:( Definite withdrawal next week. I rented a Caravan for the family vacation. :facepalm

[Hermes]

323 rear disc conversion for the e21
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Edit: this too...

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/330Ci%20Mysticblau/4265704B-147C-4838-9DE0-EE71AAF7E98E.jpg

[sillieidiot]

Doh! Will you be able to get the studs/lugs apart?

so far, no lol i got like 1 off and that was it. i got another one half off, but when you look inside the nut, you can see that the threads were stripped.

[Hermes]

I'll wash the car in the morning

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[gmurphy]

I'll wash the car in the morning

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Looks great


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[terraphantm]

Doh! Will you be able to get the studs/lugs apart?

Impact driver should do it.

[sillieidiot]

Impact driver should do it.

that's what stripped it lol on some of the studs you can see that it's RED loctite all along the length of the stud (just not on the end that goes in the car) lol

[Avetiso]

Mirrors look awesome, JP. What took so long?

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[johnrando]

working on jko_zhp's car today. doing headlights, fender rolling, etc. i go to take off the wheels, studs back out. iono who installed it, but they put loctite on the lug nuts instead of the end of the stud. i just got back from EAS to pick up a new stud kit for him before we were SOL for the weekend lol
Wow, that's lame. Let us know what the fix was.

[webster]

Changed out the napa gold intake filter for an oe performance filter. The metal bracket on the back of the napa was impeding airflow I think. The engine had lost some of its snarl, for lack of a better term. Was sounding a bit raspy. Definitely notice a difference. Unfortunately after shipping thru ecs the perf filter was $74. Sigh.

Then I gave her a bath. She's happy now.

Trying to stave off the itch to buy some arc-8s. I like my wheels ok, I'm just ready for some new duds and have lusted for arc-8s for a couple years now.

[Sockethead]

that's what stripped it lol on some of the studs you can see that it's RED loctite all along the length of the stud (just not on the end that goes in the car) lol
You have to use heat...

[stephenkirsh]

Changed out the napa gold intake filter for an oe performance filter. The metal bracket on the back of the napa was impeding airflow I think. The engine had lost some of its snarl, for lack of a better term. Was sounding a bit raspy. Definitely notice a difference. Unfortunately after shipping thru ecs the perf filter was $74. Sigh.

Then I gave her a bath. She's happy now.

Trying to stave off the itch to buy some arc-8s. I like my wheels ok, I'm just ready for some new duds and have lusted for arc-8s for a couple years now.

Arc-8 are on my list once my current tires are done

[az3579]

Ever since I had an alignment done, the rear camber had been reduced and the tires rubbed pretty frequently in the rear, so I had some plastic modified on my rear fender lining and bumper so that the tires don't rub anymore. This is a pretty aggressive offset without adding more tire-ruining camber... et35.

No more rub.

[Hornung418]

Ever since I had an alignment done, the rear camber had been reduced and the tires rubbed pretty frequently in the rear, so I had some plastic modified on my rear fender lining and bumper so that the tires don't rub anymore. This is a pretty aggressive offset without adding more tire-ruining camber... et35.

No more rub.

Tips please! I am gonna roll the fenders today, and force the camber in the fronts, but the rears need some help. I have the same offsets and just lowered the car ;)

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[danewilson77]

Ever since I had an alignment done, the rear camber had been reduced and the tires rubbed pretty frequently in the rear, so I had some plastic modified on my rear fender lining and bumper so that the tires don't rub anymore. This is a pretty aggressive offset without adding more tire-ruining camber... et35.

No more rub.


Tips please! I am gonna roll the fenders today, and force the camber in the fronts, but the rears need some help. I have the same offsets and just lowered the car ;)

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[Vas]

Not today but over the weekend I fixed my only oil leak on the car ( oil pan gasket ), did a drain and refill on the diff with Redline fluid, mann air-filter for the intake box and m3 engine/trans mounts. ZHP is back to great running condition.

[alexandre]

Not today but over the weekend I fixed my only oil leak on the car ( oil pan gasket ), did a drain and refill on the diff with Redline fluid, mann air-filter for the intake box and m3 engine/trans mounts. ZHP is back to great running condition.

How was oil pan gasket ?

[Vas]

How was oil pan gasket ?

Not that bad of a job actually once the motor is secured from the top. I made my own brace that I used. Then just remove alot of parts and slide the pan out.

[Johal E32]

Dropped the 5 speed trans from the gray wagon yesterday. Fun stuff... Should have the replacement 5 speed trans in this week. Refreshing the guibo, linkage, and all that fun stuff too.

[sillieidiot]

You have to use heat...

yep, did that.

[zhp05jb]

Did Oil & Filter change (Mobile 1) on my car and my brother's e39 530i. Can't believe how easy the job was having the filter located on top of the engine.

[JKO_ZHP]

sillieidiot rolled my rear fenders, removed most of the cement gunk in the wheel well but then re-sealed them, re-adjusted the headlights (inner Morimoto retrofit), fixed the bad Orion V2, picked up some new studs from eas and replaced two of them since two of my studs were Loctited incorrectly to their respective Muteki lug nuts. Plus let me borrow his 17-inch style 168 wheel and tire.

Apparently my rear passenger tire had a screw embedded in it, plus it had a gash across, from the face of the wheel to the inside. It didn't pop when I drove over since it was pretty deflated.

Hoping it can be fixed. If not, I guess this is a good excuse to get those Hankooks early......(plus they're on sale aren't they?)

[az3579]

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Not exactly. A piece of the plastic was cut out, but the actual trim is still there. The bolt was also shaved, though it wasn't running on the bolt at all. The only piece that still makes very minor contact is the bumper body nut, which is shiny on the edge due to contact. It can't be heard and doesn't do any damage to the tire or nut so I left that alone.

If I remember to, I'll take a pic the next time the rear wheels are off, which will be within a week or so when I flush/bleed brakes.


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[johnrando]

sillieidiot rolled my rear fenders, removed most of the cement gunk in the wheel well but then re-sealed them, re-adjusted the headlights (inner Morimoto retrofit), fixed the bad Orion V2, picked up some new studs from eas and replaced two of them since two of my studs were Loctited incorrectly to their respective Muteki lug nuts. Plus let me borrow his 17-inch style 168 wheel and tire.

Apparently my rear passenger tire had a screw embedded in it, plus it had a gash across, from the face of the wheel to the inside. It didn't pop when I drove over since it was pretty deflated.

Hoping it can be fixed. If not, I guess this is a good excuse to get those Hankooks early......(plus they're on sale aren't they?)

Nice werk!

[SoCalZman]

I got this in the mail from the CCA. It's really nice. Not really sure how to put it on though. I assume it clamps onto one of the grills? Not sure I want to do that and damage the grill, though.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/01/9a5e9ese.jpg

[johnrando]

Nice!

[Fenrir]

^^ That's awesome! And I just received my new lower intake boot from Bav Auto and installed it today. My Lord this car feels so much better now. Nooow to buy new bumper clips as mine is sagging and I hate panel gap ><.

[stephenkirsh]

I got this in the mail from the CCA. It's really nice. Not really sure how to put it on though. I assume it clamps onto one of the grills? Not sure I want to do that and damage the grill, though.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/01/9a5e9ese.jpg

Any minor scrapes on the grill are worth the +10hp the badge adds!

[ELCID86]

^1+ that's a bad-ass badge. I'd put it on though it might be a target of pilferage.

[SoCalZman]

^1+ that's a bad-ass badge. I'd put it on though it might be a target of pilferage.

Thanks! You have to open the hood to unscrew it, from what I can tell from the attachment bracket also in the picture. It looks decently sturdy. They would have to rip out my grill to take it.

[ELCID86]

Thanks! You have to open the hood to unscrew it, from what I can tell from the attachment bracket also in the picture. It looks decently sturdy. They would have to rip out my grill to take it.

Which may not be too hard with these brittle plastic bits. Worth the risk IMO.

[gmurphy]

Which may not be too hard with these brittle plastic bits. Worth the risk IMO.

:rofl someone could rip your mirrors off too. Why worry about it?


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[das boots]

Wondering if these wheels would look compatible with ZHPs. Something new. Inclined to check these out. Came out on our CL. Great price. Yeah, yeah, I know...wrong forum.

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/ssd/ptd/4525259524.html

[Hermes]

Aren't those the ones I sent you?

Here's a pic of style 202 on an E46

http://www.tamparacing.com/forums/attachments/cars-sale-wanted/187152d1341287370-fs-2002-bmw-e46-coupe-325ci-5-speed-m-t-119k-miles-6000-firm-5l35k85jc3ka3je3l7c6ha6b8bc78d9871284.jpg

[das boots]

Different....I think. Thanks for the pic. They look good! Perfect offsets. Will swing by when I return.

[Hermes]

Sounds good, send me a text if you want help swapping wheels.

As for me, my E21 heckblende arrived from the Fatherland

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/FBB96FA8-A1B7-4C41-8914-0ADCEB76181A.jpg

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[Vas]

Got a pressure washer for her and foam canon with snow foam. 14567

[fredo]

Took the e90 to a PDR place. They removed a dent on the rear door, left side. Too bad I don't have a "before" pic. Honestly, you can't tell anything happened in there. The dent used to be towards the center of the door and included paint transfer.

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag89/av1968/pdr_zps1b355a13.jpg

[Avetiso]

Took the e90 to a PDR place. They removed a dent on the rear door, left side. Too bad I don't have a "before" pic. Honestly, you can't tell anything happened in there. The dent used to be towards the center of the door and included paint transfer.

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag89/av1968/pdr_zps1b355a13.jpg

Nice!

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[jwalther]

Tried my hand at some paint work today. This is not something I'd normally do on my own, but I figured anything I did would be an improvement. The scratch was just forward of the passenger rear wheel arch, under the character line on the rocker panel.

This is what I started with. The scratch was about 7" long.

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s216/jeffw63/repair1_zps9f54f57e.jpg (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/jeffw63/media/repair1_zps9f54f57e.jpg.html)

$50 of supplies.

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s216/jeffw63/repair2_zps89e5d116.jpg (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/jeffw63/media/repair2_zps89e5d116.jpg.html)

First sanding.

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s216/jeffw63/repair3_zps1555f86e.jpg (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/jeffw63/media/repair3_zps1555f86e.jpg.html)

Second sanding.

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s216/jeffw63/repair4_zps98c182b1.jpg (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/jeffw63/media/repair4_zps98c182b1.jpg.html)

Masking the area.

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s216/jeffw63/repair5_zps70e556e3.jpg (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/jeffw63/media/repair5_zps70e556e3.jpg.html)

Primer.

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s216/jeffw63/repair6_zps635e15a3.jpg (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/jeffw63/media/repair6_zps635e15a3.jpg.html)

More sanding.

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s216/jeffw63/repair7_zps8653e03d.jpg (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/jeffw63/media/repair7_zps8653e03d.jpg.html)

Three coats of Sapphire Black Metallic.

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s216/jeffw63/repair8_zps224d4cae.jpg (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/jeffw63/media/repair8_zps224d4cae.jpg.html)

Three coats of clear, and I'm done.

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s216/jeffw63/repair9_zps49d5fe80.jpg (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/jeffw63/media/repair9_zps49d5fe80.jpg.html)

The whole process was about 2.5 hours. Lots of waiting for the coats of primer, paint, and clear to dry. I filled the time by treating my teak patio furniture to a coat of oil. Next weekend I'll try a little wet sanding and rubbing compound to even up the finish.

[Avetiso]

Wow that's pretty good.

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[orange260z]

jwalther, that looks great! Any chance you could take more of a wide shot to show us how it looks from a few feet away?

I have scrape on my back bumper (courtesy of the PO) that I may take crack at... after seeing your work!

Thanks

[ELCID86]

Very nice work JW.


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[cakM3]

BP stopped by for the day and helped me get my brake pads swapped out on my ZHP. I helped clean his alcantara steering wheel and got mine cleaned as well.

Always appreciate BP taking the time to come up to give me a helping hand... thanks BP! :thumbsup


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[das boots]

Exactly the same Automotive Touchup stuff that I used for my moldings to blend with the rest of the car. Needless to say....great stuff. No more black moldings.

[330i ZHP]

BP for member of the year

[330i ZHP]

Sounds good, send me a text if you want help swapping wheels.

As for me, my E21 heckblende arrived from the Fatherland

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/FBB96FA8-A1B7-4C41-8914-0ADCEB76181A.jpg

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http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/E4137195-5BD9-4B8D-AC02-D9337492F614.jpg

looks period correct perfect - nice touch

[Hermes]

Thanks!

I have made a deal for the rest of the BBS body kit (rockers and rear), hopefully will receive it in the next few weeks

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I'm getting the stuff on top

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/06/yva5u7y3.jpg

[jwalther]

jwalther, that looks great! Any chance you could take more of a wide shot to show us how it looks from a few feet away?

I have scrape on my back bumper (courtesy of the PO) that I may take crack at... after seeing your work!

Thanks

I'm heading out of town for a few days, but will do upon my return.

Thanks for the compliments all. It really was a pretty easy process, which I now realize I have to repeat. . .Went to dinner last night, and was showing one of my car guy buddies my handiwork when I saw for there is a similar scratch just behind the front wheel. *Sigh*

[Johal E32]

Seafoam treatment on the E39 M5 for my dad, kinda of a PITA to remove intake plenum and velocity stacks then pour seafoam in all 8 ITB's.. Did make a difference, car seems to warm up faster and gets a bit warmer (was always on the cold side before), mpg was gone up a bit, and it feels a bit peppier (maybe placebo, power was never an issue with this car..lol)

Doing a seafoam treatment on the E46 is SUPEr easy and made a difference on the wagon as well, via brake booster and half bottle in gas tank. Car seems more responsive off the line.

[midlandtech]

How much did you use via brake booster on the e46?

[danewilson77]

I recommend 1/3 can in each area. I think i actually did 1/2 can in crankcase and brake booster though.

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[midlandtech]

I recommend 1/3 can in each area. I think i actually did 1/2 can in crankcase and brake booster though.

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Thank you sir. I treat with techron regularly, would i see much of a difference switching to seafoam?

[danewilson77]

May see a bit of change after cleaning with Seafoam.

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[330i ZHP]

washed X5

Replaced a broken lower shock stud on tii and now fussing to get the brake shoes back in place

[Hornung418]

Washed, clayed rinsed and waxed my hood. First step in recovery is completed. Now only 11 panels to go!!

The paint is so soft and smooth. My mother went out and felt the difference. She was impressed.

Used Meguiars products. Clay kit, wash with the carnuba wax and the finishing wax. No pics. Sorry. :(

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[Johal E32]

Thank you sir. I treat with techron regularly, would i see much of a difference switching to seafoam?

I did 1/2 can intake,/brkebooster line 1/2 can gas tank. Then 1/2 can into oil 500 miles before an oil change.

I run Techron or Seafoam thru the gas tank every 1200-1500 miles or so.

Seafoam thru intake is FUN!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzqohWTChwY

[Hermes]

That's nothing, I should take a video next time I seafoam the 320

[das boots]

I recommend 1/3 can in each area. I think i actually did 1/2 can in crankcase and brake booster though.

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What are the process in crankcase and brake booster?

[Hermes]

I wouldn't put it in the brake booster, I would try to feed it into the f tube on the intake boot. You want it to evenly disperse into the entire intake manifold. As for the crankcase just pour it into the oil and drive at least 100 miles. There is actually a calculation on the bottle for how much you are supposed to use based on oil capacity.

IIRC I use calculated amount for oil, 1/3 can in intake manifold, balance in gas tank

[johnrando]

Good stuff all. My front bumper's plastic backing must have got caught on something and started to come off, fortunately in my driveway. Fixed that, back to normal. No idea why it would have done that.

[Johal E32]

What are the process in crankcase and brake booster?


I wouldn't put it in the brake booster, I would try to feed it into the f tube on the intake boot. You want it to evenly disperse into the entire intake manifold. As for the crankcase just pour it into the oil and drive at least 100 miles. There is actually a calculation on the bottle for how much you are supposed to use based on oil capacity.

IIRC I use calculated amount for oil, 1/3 can in intake manifold, balance in gas tank

Hmm good call, I thought of going through the throttle body for next time.

[Hermes]

Broke it in

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/330Ci%20Mysticblau/61749A27-D290-433F-8488-633EB10DE324.jpg

[Avetiso]

Broke it in

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/330Ci%20Mysticblau/61749A27-D290-433F-8488-633EB10DE324.jpg

There's a glitch in the matrix.

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[Hermes]

Why, because I drive like a madman and still get 20mpg?

Edit: interestingly, I almost the same mpg in my fairly modified/floored all the time 6MT that I get driving conservatively around town in the currently stock step. Yes, the auto has a 3.64 but the 6MT has a 3.38 so it's not exactly designed for economy

[JupiterBMW]

I drove it today... Second day out of the garage after 85 days of hibernation... She's such a good car.

[Avetiso]

Why, because I drive like a madman and still get 20mpg?

Edit: interestingly, I almost the same mpg in my fairly modified/floored all the time 6MT that I get driving conservatively around town in the currently stock step. Yes, the auto has a 3.64 but the 6MT has a 3.38 so it's not exactly designed for economy

I found that my driving habits didn't affect mpg too much either. Seems like I got 22.2-22.8 no matter what.

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[Rovert]

Hardwired the 9500ix!!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/09/zunezysa.jpg

[ELCID86]

Good job. What did MsRN ever decide??


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[Avetiso]

Hardwired the 9500ix!!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/09/zunezysa.jpg
Looks great!

[gammagoblin]

Just ordered parts for suspension and cooling system overhaul. And a coby wheel. Will try and post a writeup when I put everything in. Oh man, wallet hurts. But I will save at least 1k on labor- silver lining I guess.

[danewilson77]

Nice.

[Aamerh90]

New Super Sports on all four wheels! They feel significantly better than the Pilot A/S Plus set that I had on before.

[fredo]

Nice ! Good to hear they exceed your expectations.

[stephenkirsh]

New Super Sports on all four wheels! They feel significantly better than the Pilot A/S Plus set that I had on before.

Anything beats those pilot a/s. My dad just replaced them on his e60T, and I can't wait to get them off my zhp :(

[danewilson77]

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[gmurphy]

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Looking good


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[johnrando]

Sweet!

[danewilson77]

Thanks fellas.

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[stephenkirsh]

Niiiice!

[midlandtech]

14656

Dropped it another .5 inch

[Avetiso]

14656

Dropped it another .5 inch

Low as f

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[330i ZHP]

14656

Dropped it another .5 inch

needs moar low

[midlandtech]

Lol any lower any it will rub and scrape everywhere. I do love the look of our cars with a little tire tuck

[330i ZHP]

Learned this week - if your BMW/MINI product keeps giving CEL for gas cap open - it is likely the DMTL (Diagnostic Module Tank Leakage) also referred to as the Leak Diagnosis Pump. This component is part of the Evaporative Emissions System.

It creates the vacuum on the EVAP system and is located at the charcoal canister. It went out on my daughter's MINI S (learned this after having her replace the gas cap (did not fix) while I was in Bermuda). The cheapo scanner only reported gas cap - it wasn't until I tested with one of my scanners that we learned the codes were actually for the DTML

[stephenkirsh]

Good tip. Had that issue on both my family volvos at one point. Not yet on the bimmers

[JKO_ZHP]

Hankooks arrived at the shop yesterday. Going to swap off the Kumhos for them tomorrow - can't wait to throw the car back into corners :D
Should be fun to see what gripper tires +. Konis with H&R springs can do

[OtterEffect]

I upgraded my insurance! $170 a month is pretty hefty but it's worth it to protect my baby.


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[stephenkirsh]

What exactly did you do?

[OtterEffect]

What exactly did you do?

Before, I was only covered for accidents if they weren't my fault. I didn't even have collision. Now I have collision, theft protection, severe weather protection, pretty much the lot of it.

[orange260z]

Picked up my new brakes at the o-burg depot. If I can get some decent fluid, will likely do brake job this weekend.

[stephenkirsh]

Before, I was only covered for accidents if they weren't my fault. I didn't even have collision. Now I have collision, theft protection, severe weather protection, pretty much the lot of it.

Ah good!

[Johal E32]

Diagnosed the black E46.. Bad starter. Basically the nasty noise was partly from DISA (already replaced) but mostly starter, when i turn the car on the starter motor is still spinning and basically trying to start my already running car. No bueno..

[TristanHunter]

Diff bushings!

Buttoned everything up last night. I'm blown away by how much smoother (and quieter!) it is.

[Imola.ZHP]

Washed it!

https://scontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t1.0-9/10534620_10202332813149322_5028755964928975229_n.j pg

[Vas]

Put a new cabin air filter in her

[midlandtech]

Washed it!

https://scontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t1.0-9/10534620_10202332813149322_5028755964928975229_n.j pg
Nice. I want that roof rack

[jwalther]

New shoes. These are my favorite BMW rims, for any model.

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s216/jeffw63/49EB9A25-7EF6-4623-9B62-EEA8D32C3508_zpsenob81qz.jpg (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/jeffw63/media/49EB9A25-7EF6-4623-9B62-EEA8D32C3508_zpsenob81qz.jpg.html)

The seller posted them on Milwaukee Craigslist. We reached a deal, but he didn't have a paypal account, and I wasn't going to send him a check. He agreed to ship the wheels, and allow me to pay once they were delivered. Tires are crap (10 year old Dunlop SP9000s), but I'm going to finish the season with them, and buy new in the spring.

[danewilson77]

Style 71. Great wheel.

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[ELCID86]

Style 71. Great wheel.

+1. And wow. Can't believe he did that. Very nice.


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[orange260z]

Niiiice!

[Hornung418]

Debadge!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/13/ebe7y4uh.jpg

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[Pip]

Like the debadge.

[az3579]

New shoes. These are my favorite BMW rims, for any model.

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s216/jeffw63/49EB9A25-7EF6-4623-9B62-EEA8D32C3508_zpsenob81qz.jpg (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/jeffw63/media/49EB9A25-7EF6-4623-9B62-EEA8D32C3508_zpsenob81qz.jpg.html)

The seller posted them on Milwaukee Craigslist. We reached a deal, but he didn't have a paypal account, and I wasn't going to send him a check. He agreed to ship the wheels, and allow me to pay once they were delivered. Tires are crap (10 year old Dunlop SP9000s), but I'm going to finish the season with them, and buy new in the spring.

I agree, the best looking E46 wheel from the factory IMO. :thumbsup


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[SoCalZman]

I installed the crest that the CCA sent me. Undecided on if it's a bit too flashy for my front end. Hmmmm....
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/14/azu7u2ez.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/14/u9edegam.jpg

I also installed a Kinivo BTC455 for Bluetooth streaming. I just tested it for a few minutes but sounded great. Added bonus: for those of us with OEM Bluetooth, the car still handles calls which is what I wanted. Very happy! http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JK0G8KC/ref=oh_details_o00_s01_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Finally, a question. Does anyone else's hood latch stick out this much when the hood is closed? Seems a bit much to me. Is there a way to adjust it in so it's not sticking out so much? It's purely a cosmetic concern.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/14/e8u3esa7.jpg

[stephenkirsh]

Yea something's up with your latch for sure.

[Hermes]

Replace, the plastic wears out over time

[SoCalZman]

Replace, the plastic wears out over time

Thanks. The whole hood catch, huh? well It appears its only 20 dollars if I am looking at the right part on realOEM (part 14, 51238213029) http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=EV53&mospid=47725&btnr=41_1099&hg=41&fg=35

[Hermes]

14702

Pulled the broken windshield out. Need to find a diff

[danewilson77]

Mine sticks out about that far.

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[330i ZHP]

there is a black "spring" on the hood latch - you can often bend it a little to give it more profile and spring action - that will usually bring the latch in a little more.

sadly - I feel like most of these latches do this eventually

[Rovert]

Mine hood release sticks out a bit too.

[330i ZHP]

today I worked on the 2002

finally installed all the steering column pieces and the under dash covers
reinstalled the center console
installed new rear side window latches - finally the windows seal properly
installed the brighter Osram bulbs in the driving lights and headlights
finished up the various things under the hood
installed the proper vintage antenna

and finally

installed the exhaust...that according to the manufacturer it fits 1966-76....HA!!! - No it doesn't - the later "big bumper" cars have different exhaust bracket mounting points.

So, I made my own

On the Touring - I cut apart a set of the X5 LED foglights to start the swap into the E46 M foglights

[das boots]

Replace, the plastic wears out over time

Mine sticks out the same way after replacing the whole latch assembly. Including the plastic wrap-around. Tried to adjust...still the same. Don't bother me since I know sooner or later all latch release would be the same way.

[gmurphy]

I installed the crest that the CCA sent me. Undecided on if it's a bit too flashy for my front end. Hmmmm....
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/14/azu7u2ez.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/14/u9edegam.jpg

I also installed a Kinivo BTC455 for Bluetooth streaming. I just tested it for a few minutes but sounded great. Added bonus: for those of us with OEM Bluetooth, the car still handles calls which is what I wanted. Very happy! http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JK0G8KC/ref=oh_details_o00_s01_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Finally, a question. Does anyone else's hood latch stick out this much when the hood is closed? Seems a bit much to me. Is there a way to adjust it in so it's not sticking out so much? It's purely a cosmetic concern.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/14/e8u3esa7.jpg

Mine use to stick out that far until I replaced it recently.


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[sillieidiot]

mine does not stick out like that at all.

[ELCID86]

Mine stuck out a lot more. You have to learn to not look at it! :-]

[SoCalZman]

Haha. I can recall at least one person noticing it other than me since I have had the car. A new latch is only 20 bucks. Worth a shot.

[Hermes]

Ordered R1R's

14725

[stephenkirsh]

Nice. Any track duty for them?

[Hermes]

No, they're for the E21. Likely just autocross and backcountry roads

[stephenkirsh]

How many autocross seasons can be expected from a 140 utqg tire?

[Hermes]

Honestly I have no clue, I probably won't have them on for more than 12 months

[JKO_ZHP]

Kumhos came off, Hankooks are on now, overly flashy neochrome Muteki lug nuts with generic silver studs have been swapped with all-black Macht Schnells, replaced the factory blue and white wheel caps with all-black ones, my shop guy gave me what he called "BBS valve stems" to replace the crappy recalled ones I had before, Morimoto Minis have been wired to turn on with a push of the fog light button (fogs deleted).

[TheFinanceGuy]

Finally got and installed my matte black grills.


http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/15/abejusu6.jpg


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[Hermes]

R1R's are still on the boat (nationwide backorder), should arrive in port next week :(

Also, I think my plug wires are bad in the 21. Ordered a set

[sillieidiot]

washed the car today. actually took the time to wash my wheels too.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/sillieidiot/Serenity/Build%20Thread/photo1_zpsaa3215fe.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/sillieidiot/Serenity/Build%20Thread/photo2_zpsb613ba88.jpg

[jorbon]

14736

First moments free after 2 weeks away with the family...
Lawn or car?
Easy choice... Wash and dry.

[az3579]

Finally got my 6-pot calipers back on the car on Monday and bled the two front lines at that time. Yesterday bled the rears with fresh fluid... brakes are finally back to normal and ready for Calabogie this weekend. :thumbup

Also installed a new MAF on Monday and made a world of difference.

[cakM3]

Have fun at Calabogie BP :thumbsup

[johnrando]

Nice BP. I asked this in Justin's thread, but how much is a new MAF and should they be OEM? Is there a recommended mileage as to when to replace those?

[stephenkirsh]

MAFs are about $325 and everybody I've seen say it has to be OEM. Only replace if you're flush on cash or getting SES errors.

[Pip]

14737

14738

Not finished, but getting close.

[328ioc]

14737

14738

Not finished, but getting close.

You doing this yourself?

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[Pip]

You doing this yourself?

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No it's the same shop I had do the other muffler and x-pipe.

[Hermes]

That's interesting

[das boots]

Interesting indeed.

[Pip]

Shouldn't be too interesting. I'm just copying Seth and a few others. Should be loud, so not sold on it until I hear it.

[das boots]

I just heard over the radio that there is now a total Airbags recall for all 3 Series from 2000 - 2006. It is now official.

[johnrando]

Yup. Posted in another thread. Stephen, thanks for the MAF info. Sean, GL on your project.

[az3579]

Nice BP. I asked this in Justin's thread, but how much is a new MAF and should they be OEM? Is there a recommended mileage as to when to replace those?


MAFs are about $325 and everybody I've seen say it has to be OEM. Only replace if you're flush on cash or getting SES errors.

The price of a Genuine BMW MAF varies a LOT. Some dealers (like my local one) wants $560 for one, while others (such as the one I actually bought it from) were far less. I bought it for about $390 after tax locally at another dealer, and the price would be about the same if you ordered it online if you calculate in shipping. Definitely get a Genuine BMW one. The cheapest I found it online for is about $350ish plus shipping.

MAFs are a wear and tear item; I wouldn't consider them a "replace when you get a code" type of thing. You may not get codes for them at high mileage, but your performance and economy will suffer. In my case, I had a NASTY vibration between 3-4k if I accelerated hard in first or second. Also, my acceleration was a bit jerky below 2k if I was easy on the throttle. A new MAF fixed the vibration issue altogether and it performs better, smoother now. As far as the jerkiness goes... it went away briefly after replacing the MAF, clearing the code, and resetting the adaptations, but now it's back ever so slightly. I do not have any codes yet, but I only replaced the MAF two days ago.

[johnrando]

Thanks BP.

[danewilson77]

WHO CARES ABOUT THE AIRBAGS!!!!!!!

This means we'll get new steering wheels emblems, free of charge!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:happyspidey

[328ioc]

WHO CARES ABOUT THE AIRBAGS!!!!!!!

This means we'll get new steering wheels emblems, free of charge!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:happyspidey

Lol nice try but its only the passenger side DW.

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[danewilson77]

I just heard over the radio that there is now a total Airbags recall for all 3 Series from 2000 - 2006. It is now official.


Lol nice try but its only the passenger side DW.

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Orly?

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[OtterEffect]

(Posted in the Deal thread as well) but... I just bought some AA Headers! For $1!
http://www.bimmian.com/Active-Autowerke-Header-Set-for-BMW-E46-3-Series

[E_Rak]

Rando, do a search on e46f.c. there should be a thread talking about a Hyundai mad that is identical to ours that works for 1/2 the price of oem

[328ioc]

Orly?

The friendliest forum on the planet.

According to this and every other article I have seen yes. Only Passenger side.


http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=784335
BMW to Replace Passenger-side Front Airbags in 2000-06 3 Series, As a Precaution

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[Pip]

(Posted in the Deal thread as well) but... I just bought some AA Headers! For $1!
http://www.bimmian.com/Active-Autowerke-Header-Set-for-BMW-E46-3-Series

Ummm what?! Obviously an error, but wonder if they'll honor it.

I've done this with flights before and they've always honored it.

[328ioc]

Ummm what?! Obviously an error, but wonder if they'll honor it.

I've done this with flights before and they've always honored it.

I'm going to place an order as soon as I'm home just in case the honor it. If not I'll cancel. Lol

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[Hornung418]

Ummm what?! Obviously an error, but wonder if they'll honor it.

I've done this with flights before and they've always honored it.

Bought some too...just to see what will happen. Already have headers...but if the fitment is better then who knows?!

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[330i ZHP]

how much are they charging you for the custom work?

[danewilson77]

Wait till the charge hits your account. Fun, fun.

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[328ioc]

Bought some too...just to see what will happen. Already have headers...but if the fitment is better then who knows?!

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Just did it.....popped for the over night shipping because .... $33 dollars for possible headers? That's why.

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[danewilson77]

Did they charge your account $1. Also....only available for ///M3, or 325i?

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[OtterEffect]

Did they charge your account $1. Also....only available for ///M3, or 325i?

The friendliest forum on the planet.

I bought through PayPal and got a receipt for $6 because of shipping (still waiting to see the charge in my Bank of America checking account though). They have the Gen4 ones for the ///M and the normal ones work with both 325 & 330 (according to their website)

[Hornung418]

An M54 is an M54 is an M54.

325 and 330 use the same flange orientation.

[Johal E32]

Just bought a set for 325/330 (I have a 323 dad has a 325 touring). Went back to buy another set and the price says 5,000..

[OtterEffect]

Just bought a set for 325/330 (I have a 323 dad has a 325 touring). Went back to buy another set and the price says 5,000..

Whoa.. this is about to get interesting lol. :shifty

[328ioc]

Just bought a set for 325/330 (I have a 323 dad has a 325 touring). Went back to buy another set and the price says 5,000..

Yep....def says 5 grand now.....let's see of they honor it.

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[fredo]

Subscribed. :biggrin

Did someone get a screen shot when the price was $1 ?

[328ioc]

Subscribed. :biggrin

Did someone get a screen shot when the price was $1 ?

I've got a receipt. Lol

EDIT: the order conformation does not have details!

But these headers are listed as $1199 on the AA site so the $5000 price tag is still off.

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[330i ZHP]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/17/yzy2atuv.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/17/ebysutud.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/17/ytyda7uj.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/17/egedadu9.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/17/tysevu4u.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/17/byqubajy.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/17/y7agynu6.jpg


This is an evening of looking at the "problem" and about ten minutes of trimming plastic and metal heat sink material not needed

[Pip]

Just did it.....popped for the over night shipping because .... $33 dollars for possible headers? That's why.

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Interested in seeing how this plays out. I opted for UPS.

[328ioc]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/17/yzy2atuv.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/17/ebysutud.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/17/ytyda7uj.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/17/egedadu9.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/17/tysevu4u.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/17/byqubajy.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/17/y7agynu6.jpg


This is an evening of looking at the "problem" and about ten minutes of trimming plastic and metal heat sink material not needed

Damn that looks awesome.

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[Vas]

Removed a very dirty nasty looking air filter that came with the AFE intake on the car. It was the oil-version and replaced it with the dry AFE filter.

No clue how many miles were on the oil filter but by the looks of it it was alot and probably the original filter that came with the intake.

[330i ZHP]

I have removed two ridges inside the fog housing. And trimmed the heat sinks. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/17/9upu9a3y.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/17/uqu4ehub.jpg

All one unit using factory clips and seals.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/17/adydesym.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/17/a2uhu3a7.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/17/nudyzuqa.jpg

[Hermes]

Did you see my comment on fb? You should make a cap instead of grinding the rest of the heat sink

[330i ZHP]

I only ground about 2mm total length on main fins. But rounded off the sides to match the profiles of the original lens

I have two sets of the x5 lights (ordering mistake) so if this first one doesn't work I should be ok with backup.

How would you make caps? Like use the caps that come on later headlights? I have a set of zkw e46 bixenon assembles. Maybe that rubber seal would fit?

[stephenkirsh]

I have removed two ridges inside the fog housing. And trimmed the heat sinks. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/17/9upu9a3y.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/17/uqu4ehub.jpg

All one unit using factory clips and seals.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/17/adydesym.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/17/a2uhu3a7.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/17/nudyzuqa.jpg

What are you attempting to do here?

[Hornung418]

What are you attempting to do here?

X5 LED foglights mounted in e46 housings. TRS had a sale on them last year. I should have bought them then.

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[330i ZHP]

the x5 lights or the modded fogs?

[330i ZHP]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/t1.0-9/1969409_10152961366135278_1740551480685567959_n.jp g

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10556326_10152961367240278_4509537518883423178_n.j pg?oh=4c105d5052bd0df6bf1eb989f5649142&oe=5434F771&__gda__=1415044628_ec99d7b23159a9c1fcd0dfc5d6df3d3 4

[330i ZHP]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t34.0-12/10564710_10152961429605278_961725026_n.jpg?oh=bbd2 bbbeed5ec789a927e4a9604c6a7b&oe=53C98E2E&__gda__=1405721791_75e1235e4d177eaac8210d38b650bfe a

All one assembly - now to test and see how the light pattern is - if all is good, I will move on to the left light

[Hornung418]

the x5 lights or the modded fogs?

The X5 fog lights. They had a pair for $95. They we begging someone to do a swap lol.

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[330i ZHP]

they are selling them for like $60 for a pair right now

[330i ZHP]

http://www.theretrofitsource.com/closeouts/bmw-x5-oem-led-fog-lights.html#.U8czgE1OWUk

[Hornung418]

Hmmm. Must have gotten a large shipment. And that price is way wrong. My auto correct hates numbers. I meant to say ninety-five dollars.

I think I will grab a set and follow your footsteps!

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[330i ZHP]

I just ordered adapter wires to go from 9006 to h11 - so I do not even have to guess which wire is which (both are black and not id'd) and or modify anything

$6 to not have cut wires +++

[330i ZHP]

hold off on ordering - if mine go well - I have a second set here. I screwed up and ordered two (sets) thinking I was ordering two lights...the price was so cheap I assumed it was per light...doh

[Hornung418]

Link to those? Man this is been an expensive week...mods and maintenance all in three days. Payday is on Friday...can't wait to order everything Rofl

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[330i ZHP]

and Bruce has a set he is looking to sell as well - he bought them for GiGi's X5 but they don't fit - although Chucky might have dibs

[Hornung418]

and Bruce has a set he is looking to sell as well - he bought them for GiGi's X5 but they don't fit - although Chucky might have dibs

He's got his fingers in everyone's pie...I just want a slice, man.

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[330i ZHP]

I like pie

[JupiterBMW]

:biggrin

http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/youngandhungry/files/2011/08/album-cherry-pie.jpg

[Fenrir]

Hopefully dropping the new intake in today as soon as UPS drops it off.... Now all I can think about is getting off of work so I can ambush the UPS guy.

[cakM3]

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This is an evening of looking at the "problem" and about ten minutes of trimming plastic and metal heat sink material not needed

Amazing work Stuart!!! Can't wait to hear how they work out after everything is buttoned up! :)

I didn't do nowhere as much as you but I did manage to update my ZHP to have the same LCM faceplate as my ///M today :biggrin

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/18/na4u2e9u.jpg

All I need now is the new windshield, a bunch of wiring, and Tony's help to retrofit auto headlight/rain sensor to my ZHP :thumbsup

Another factory option my ZHP didn't come with that I will rectify soon...;)

[cakM3]

I will have this up for sale soon :)

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/18/nydehaje.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/18/ehy7eryp.jpg

Looks like the LCM has already been spoken for! :)

[danewilson77]

I will have this up for sale soon :)

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/18/nydehaje.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/18/ehy7eryp.jpg

Looks like the LCM has already been spoken for! :)

This is NLA.

[stephenkirsh]

What's the 1 0 scroll wheel do?

[cakM3]

What's the 1 0 scroll wheel do?

Manual headlight vertical adjustment....doesn't apply to US spec models...

[330i ZHP]

nice chucky

[cakM3]

and Bruce has a set he is looking to sell as well - he bought them for GiGi's X5 but they don't fit - although Chucky might have dibs

Yep.... I got Bruce's set


nice chucky

Thanks Stuart :)

[Fenrir]

Double post. Ty tapatalk lol.

[Fenrir]

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I just picked these up today. My new ZHP buddy here in town had an extra tool tray and Mafia plate. And the glovebox power adapter just arrived as well. Now I need a front plate mount lol. What do you guys think of the plate?

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[ZHPasta]

A bit late but Tuesday Joop coded some features on my LCM. Xenon/Halogen flashers, euro hazards and corner light delete :)
Thanks again Jon!

[Hermes]

See my project thread (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?8194-JP-s-E21-DD) for updates

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[330i ZHP]

80s perfection

[Hermes]

Thanks! Technically it's 70s, first model year was 1975. Early prototypes were seen testing in '72.

[JupiterBMW]

A bit late but Tuesday Joop coded some features on my LCM. Xenon/Halogen flashers, euro hazards and corner light delete :)
Thanks again Jon!

No worries man, glad I could help. If you decide you want any other stuff, lemme know.

[danewilson77]

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I just picked these up today. My new ZHP buddy here in town had an extra tool tray and Mafia plate. And the glovebox power adapter just arrived as well. Now I need a front plate mount lol. What do you guys think of the plate?

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Who's your buddy?

[Fenrir]

He's a lurker on here. He was stationed at the base back in Feb and drives blue 04 sedan. Nice fellah. He had the plate made and had an extra. Still not sure of the legality of that though, if there are legal issues.

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[danewilson77]

Just curious. No legal issues, but if he wasn't really active on the forum, IDK why he would have one made. Plus..the Mafia logo is butchered (squished).

Whatever.

That's exactly why I like people to ask me before they have stuff made.

[Fenrir]

Just curious. No legal issues, but if he wasn't really active on the forum, IDK why he would have one made. Plus..the Mafia logo is butchered (squished).

Whatever.

That's exactly why I like people to ask me before they have stuff made.

Oh I certianly understand lol. I asked him why he had the plate made, apparently he liked the Mafia logo. And then I asked him why he didn't just join up. Membership is open now and he has a ZHP so there's nothing stopping him. He didn't give me much of an answer. Nice guy overall but.... fickle.

FYI the plate I will be using the front braket for is NOT the Mafia plate lol. It's just in the pic to show a random find. I have a personal plate a friend gave me years ago as an inside joke and it's been on every vehicle I've owned. The Mafia plate will be going on my random car memorabilia shelf. I should have clarified that in my previous post to avoid confusion. I've yet to actually meet any of you folks and I've not been on here for long so I still feel it'd be innapropriate and distasteful to just start slapping Mafia items on my car. Especially non offical Mafia items at that. My 2 cents lol.

And the tool kit has been installed as well as the glove box adapter and I'm loving it :). Time to start buying tools to rebuild the kit.

[SoCalZman]

whats the glove box power adapter for/do?

[328ioc]

whats the glove box power adapter for/do?

Its a power socket that plugs into the flashlight socket....

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[Fenrir]

^^ Ditto the above. It simply plugs into the flashlight socket to convert it to an extra 12v outlet. It gives me an extra place to plug things in and keep them out of the way.

[SoCalZman]

innnnnnteresting. might be useful to have in the glove box just in case. Part number?

[Fenrir]

Part number 82 11 0 004 073

Be warned, ebay sellers want your first born for these. I managed to find someone selling this one for 30 bucks and I picked it up immediately. Find a forum member selling one if you can or snipe ebay and keep an eye out for one. But either way I think they're worth the effort, not the insane price, but definitely the effort of looking.

[fredo]

Part number 82 11 0 004 073

... ebay sellers want your first born for these.

:rofl

[das boots]

Part number 82 11 0 004 073

Be warned, ebay sellers want your first born for these. I managed to find someone selling this one for 30 bucks and I picked it up immediately. Find a forum member selling one if you can or snipe ebay and keep an eye out for one. But either way I think they're worth the effort, not the insane price, but definitely the effort of looking.

Pic of what they look like.....

[Fenrir]

Pic of what they look like.....


Check my post earlier in the thread from yesterday or DW's quote earlier today. There is one sitting in it's case in the photo. :)

[das boots]

Check my post earlier in the thread from yesterday or DW's quote earlier today. There is one sitting in it's case in the photo. :)

Got it. Thanks. Shwiiing! Lost in space.

[Fenrir]

very welcome :)

[Pip]

Bought some jet black kidneys. Could have been a bad idea, but we'll see how they look against tiag. Hoping they are similar to perf kidneys.

[cakM3]

Pic of what they look like.....

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/19/by9eme8y.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/19/3a7ahe8u.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/19/zeqe9umy.jpg

Yes.....I have one ;)

[das boots]

How much do they cost through regular channels?

[cakM3]

How much do they cost through regular channels?

This part is NLA from BMW.....your best bet

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-AUXILIARY-POWER-ADAPTER-525i-540i-740i-325i-M3-M5-330i-E46-E39-E38-E90-/151352790822?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item233d544f26 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-AUXILIARY-POWER-ADAPTER-525i-540i-740i-325i-M3-M5-330i-E46-E39-E38-E90-/151352790822?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item233d544f26)

price here is $150 (free shipping)

Another auction
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-Auxiliary-Power-Adapter-E39-E65-E66-E46-E90-E38-M5-M3-740iL-540i-330i-745Li-/141321381465?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20e7692659&vxp=mtr (http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-Auxiliary-Power-Adapter-E39-E65-E66-E46-E90-E38-M5-M3-740iL-540i-330i-745Li-/141321381465?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20e7692659&vxp=mtr)

price here is $194.90 + $5.00 shipping

[330i ZHP]

looks like $25 to $200

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_sacat=0&_from=R40&_nkw=82110004073&_rdc=1

[330i ZHP]

why would anyone pay that much for an additional port? You could add an oem cigarette light port and then plug any device into the port

total $15ish

[Fenrir]

I suck at wiring and mine was $30 so I lost some gas money lol. But honestly????..... It's a bmw accessory I just really wanted and I managed to find it for a decent price :)

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[Fenrir]

I just finished installing the intake I purchased from Derbo and even made a crappy video about it ^_^. Which I will upload......soon.
14769

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[330i ZHP]

$30 is ok

[330i ZHP]

LED foglights - look cool but lighting and pattern for our cars kinda sucks compared to xenon 9006 HID kit light output

I may keep these in just to know I wont have anymore ballast, igniter or bulb failures...from all the various HID kit vendors

[Fenrir]

$30 is ok

Lol ok. I actually have the OEM lighter port lol. I wanted an extra. I have the GPS on that, my phone routed from the euro tray to a usb port on the back of my sony nav/radio, and now the glove box adapter for other things... Like passengers... So they can charge their phone too.. If they behave and I haven't kicked them out already lol.

[330i ZHP]

I am sure the other drivers will appreciate me not having xenon fogs blinding them...but I loved the amount of light that just bled out in all directions

[330i ZHP]

Lol ok. I actually have the OEM lighter port lol. I wanted an extra. I have the GPS on that, my phone routed from the euro tray to a usb port on the back of my sony nav/radio, and now the glove box adapter for other things... Like passengers... So they can charge their phone too.. If they behave and I haven't kicked them out already lol.

I was freaked at the idea of $150+

[Fenrir]

I was freaked at the idea of $150+

Riiiight? "Hmm.. I'ma post this simple lil device on ebay. 25 bu...Oh what's that? They're slightly hard to find? Never mind then. 200 bucks, your first born, and a ham sandwich extra cheese... Happy bidding."

[330i ZHP]

well, the ham and cheese Sammy makes the entire difference

[Fenrir]

:rofl^^^

[Fenrir]

***EDIT*** My AFE review video was moved to the product review forum. TYVM bosses lol. I wasn't sure where to put it :). I forgot to open my issued tin of common sense.

[328ioc]

Just in stalled the extenders for my rear shocks to I can adjust the dampening with out tearing the trunk apart....time to start experimenting with stiffnesses.

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[Imola.ZHP]

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This is an evening of looking at the "problem" and about ten minutes of trimming plastic and metal heat sink material not needed

OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG

Are you modding the wagon to have LED fogs?!?!

I want some too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


X5 LED foglights mounted in e46 housings. TRS had a sale on them last year. I should have bought them then.

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x2! I thought about buying those from TRS, but couldn't physically tell what size they were, thought they might be too big.


they are selling them for like $60 for a pair right now

So I'll buy a pair, ship them to you, ship you my current fogs and you can mod me a pair too? Please?!?!

lol


LED foglights - look cool but lighting and pattern for our cars kinda sucks compared to xenon 9006 HID kit light output

I may keep these in just to know I wont have anymore ballast, igniter or bulb failures...from all the various HID kit vendors

For a period of 2 years I went through so many different HID parts, for about 2 years now somehow mine have been working fine with the current setup.

*knocks on wood*

Would still love to see some pics if you have some free time.


I am sure the other drivers will appreciate me not having xenon fogs blinding them...but I loved the amount of light that just bled out in all directions

Yes, my better half was complaining about mine being to bright while following recently.

[johnrando]

Washed Ness. Looks gorgeous in the evening light. Darn, forgot to take a pic before it got dark.

[ELCID86]

Black-ness!

[ELCID86]

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Yes.....I have one ;)

Me too. I don't use it and may be willing to part with it. PM or email me.


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[orange260z]

Came up for a drive to Calabogie Motorsports Park just outside of Ottawa to see our very own BP run Wobbie through the paceshttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/21/daqe3ypy.jpg


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