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

[az3579]

Funny....I didn't have that problem with my ZHP today. Although we got dumped on as well and the three lane roads where I live are not two lanes, I managed to negotiate the roads fairly well when I took my ZHP out today. :thumbsup



That's because your ZHP is at stock ride height.

[Avetiso]

Do people ever drop the front of their zhps a little and leave the back same height? I'd like the front to be lower.

[Mtnman]

Sets like the h and r touring cup kit lowers the front .75 and the rears .25. So yes, that happens. It helps level the car

[danewilson77]

Do people ever drop the front of their zhps a little and leave the back same height? I'd like the front to be lower.

Yeah... I have a little rake.

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[Hermes]

new shifter setup

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/11429F60-F538-4B61-A112-C2B395CB6218-4059-00000408040BBF97.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/1A9CA559-E96F-4BDD-8DB1-A5D2D86B0716-4059-0000040809FCF511.jpg

all parts are OE, but not necessarily from my particular model

[nike001]

^That looks neat.

Not so much of the 'I'm trying to be a 6MT' look and more of an auto/SMG look. Would be cooler to have the auto shift pattern in there a w/ the M though IMO..

[cakM3]

new shifter setup

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/11429F60-F538-4B61-A112-C2B395CB6218-4059-00000408040BBF97.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/1A9CA559-E96F-4BDD-8DB1-A5D2D86B0716-4059-0000040809FCF511.jpg

all parts are OE, but not necessarily from my particular model

Looks great JP!
:like


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[Hermes]

^That looks neat.

Not so much of the 'I'm trying to be a 6MT' look and more of an auto/SMG look. Would be cooler to have the auto shift pattern in there a w/ the M though IMO..

that is the plan, but that requires one off fabrication which I don't have the time for at the moment. I found this a good compromise but temporary solution


Looks great JP!
:like


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thanks bud!

[Ryans323i]

JP, that looks great!


Yeah... I have a little rake.

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Yeah, Dane's rake is :drool.

[Sockethead]

Sets like the h and r touring cup kit lowers the front .75 and the rears .25. So yes, that happens. It helps level the car

I have H&R springs and it gave my car a lot of rake I'd like it if that back was a little lower...

[cakM3]

That's because your ZHP is at stock ride height.

Won't be this year BP......:)

On another note....took the ///M in to get a new windshield installed. The roads were slippery and icy when I left my home this morning. Drove really cautious since I was running on high performance summer tires (rear almost at slick depth)....DSC was engaged most of the way off of my street today....was exciting! :)

Also today my BC Racing coilovers arrived for my ZHP :biggrin

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/13/ume6e9er.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/13/3uqa3ene.jpg
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They will be installed in spring ;)

[JupiterBMW]

I have H&R springs and it gave my car a lot of rake I'd like it if that back was a little lower...

Care to post a pic...? I'm shopping for springs. :)

[Ryans323i]

Ooo, I got a couple. Hold on!

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm142/aprilsmom04/_DSC2587_zpscda1bd0c.jpg

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm142/aprilsmom04/_DSC2590_zpsd834a3f0.jpg

I'm on Eibach pro kit springs.

[danewilson77]

And Rob's on H&R's correct?

[Ryans323i]

Correct. His is the black ZHP.

[Sockethead]

Thanks Ryan! That's a better view than I have laying around... My car has been in the garage for the last month and subsequently there is a lot of stuff piled around it.

Those are H&R Sport Springs # 29484 on my car They are blue

My car does handle much better with the springs and the UUC sway bars but I'd like it better if the rear was just a little lower than in the pic

[Imola.ZHP]

They look good to me...

I like the raked look, my sig pic is my cup kit on the front and stock in the rear...

[webster]

JP you copied my shift knob! jk looks great...

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k433/wtolson/ZHP%20Pics/DSCN0245.jpg

[Hermes]

JP you copied my shift knob! jk looks great...

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k433/wtolson/ZHP%20Pics/DSCN0245.jpg

sweet! great minds think alike

[Hermes]

it might be a little hard to see but under that burlap and old tshirts are the disassembled parts of a M10, being transported in the trunk of another M10 powered car

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/2002/F69DDBEA-6217-4E98-BB79-482659A75549-4897-000005E716A56532.jpg

[S85FTW]

Just got my new rotors installed, now waiting on some thrust arm bushings and spark plugs to arrive then the M will be 100% up to date on maintenance items.

[cakM3]

Got my new OEM BMW windshield installed on the ///M and now it's safely tucked away in the garage again because it's going to snow up here tonight...well, the ///M is one step closer to being ready for the long drive to Dane's in May ;)

[Imola.ZHP]

^ I need to have this done. I lowered my deductible from $200 to $0 in preparation about 6 month ago after a huge rock hit me...

6 months later and this nearly 10 year old original windshield still hasn't cracked. Two large chips and a lot of pitting, but still intact...

----

Put fuel in mine, she's been neglected as I've been busy with school and work. I hope to get to claybar her soon!

[Tnhl1989]

Car washed :) http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Other%20cars/Tnhl1989ZHP.jpg

[Torxuvin]

Figured out that my Secondary Air Problem is the valve. The pump still works fine. Silly emissions

[alexandre]

Figured out that my Secondary Air Problem is the valve. The pump still works fine. Silly emissions

Was it throwing codes ?

[az3579]

Car washed :) http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Other%20cars/Tnhl1989ZHP.jpg

Still...... DERTY! :shifty

[Torxuvin]

Was it throwing codes ?

Yeah, I've had a service engine soon light for a secondary air code the last few weeks. Finally got around to checking it out.

[alexandre]

Yeah, I've had a service engine soon light for a secondary air code the last few weeks. Finally got around to checking it out.

Got it. Change out the valve ASAP - exhaust gases going in the pump trash it real quick... and the pump is $$$.

[Torxuvin]

Got it. Change out the valve ASAP - exhaust gases going in the pump trash it real quick... and the pump is $$$.

Will do. I plan on disconnecting the hose in the meantime.

[Avetiso]

Washed up my car, long overdue.
Still need to vacuum.
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[Pip]

Looks good! We need to do photos some weekend when our cars are spotless.

[Pip]

Went to DEPO clears all around. Pics soon.

I was surprised that I didn't need stealth bulbs because I already had clears in my ambers :dunno

[danewilson77]

Went to DEPO clears all around. Pics soon.

I was surprised that I didn't need stealth bulbs because I already had clears in my ambers :dunno

Yeah... But now they won't blink amber as required. Now they'll blink white.

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[Pip]

You are right sir. It looked amber (but is white), but I guess to lower the odds of the police hating on my ride I should get stealth bulbs.

[Avetiso]

I think white is actually legal for side markers and fronts. Rears have to be orange. I could be mistaken, however.

[danewilson77]

I think white is actually legal for side markers and fronts. Rears have to be orange. I could be mistaken, however.

Failed my VA inspection for it.

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[Avetiso]

Failed my VA inspection for it.

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Oh well I was referring to CA. Pip actually has my old clears, and I got his amber corners.

[johnrando]

For those who may not know, no inspections in CA, but you could get a ticket for it I guess.

[Hermes]

24 hour trade


ZHP for E30 M3, sounds fair in my opinion...

edit:

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/F65B48F6-BECC-4276-A63B-83C320E67802-6415-000008232137C1FA.jpg

I'm liking this trade so far...

[Pip]

7251

7252

7253

[KevinC]

Bought a set of Michelin PSS's for the Z4MC. Replacing older PS2's. Already have PSS's on my ZHP, they're FANTASTIC. Can't wait to experience the Z4MC on a set. Install tomorrow morning.

[Ryans323i]

24 hour trade


ZHP for E30 M3, sounds fair in my opinion...

edit:

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/F65B48F6-BECC-4276-A63B-83C320E67802-6415-000008232137C1FA.jpg

I'm liking this trade so far...

Took me a sec to figure this out, but once I did, I got jealous. Enjoy it for the remaining 14hrs!

[danewilson77]

Ordered these for my car. Not sure where to put the registration stickers. I'm thinking between the ZHP and the DNA, or all the way on the right side.

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/ZHPEuroPlate.png

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/ZHPRegistrationstickers.png

[Vas]

I was looking at euro plates. Where did you pick yours up from if you don't mind sharing

[danewilson77]

I was looking at euro plates. Where did you pick yours up from if you don't mind sharing

http://www.europeanplates.com/

[MiniD]

Pip, what are you lowered on? Looks awesome.

[nike001]

^ I was going to ask the same

[Pip]

I have eibach pro street coilovers. They do look pretty good once I got the height figured out but they are a little stiff.

[Hermes]

Ordered these for my car. Not sure where to put the registration stickers. I'm thinking between the ZHP and the DNA, or all the way on the right side.

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/ZHPEuroPlate.png

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/ZHPRegistrationstickers.png

I vote between the words, and make sure to spin the green one so the registration month is at 12 o'clock

[danewilson77]

I vote between the words, and make sure to spin the green one so the registration month is at 12 o'clock

You mean so that it matches my actual registration sticker? The devil is in the details.

[Hermes]

You mean so that it matches my actual registration sticker? The devil is in the details.

yup, that's how I did mine on the E21

edit: also make sure to get the reflective yellow plate. It looks much better than the plain yellow one

[Avetiso]

I'm wondering if I should get a euro plate now. My bumper was a replica, and it came with the euro plate holder, not the US version. So I'd either have to buy a new trim (either a delete strip or a US plate holder) or just put on my euro plate holder and get a plate for it. Cost would be the same, around $30.

[cakM3]

I spent the whole day on my ZHP. Washed, light compounded, waxed, and sealed her today ;) Just before another snow storm... at least my ZHP is protected :thumbsup

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Library2/DSC_0203_zps9aed08d9.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Library2/DSC_0184_zpsc015f4b8.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Library2/DSC_0202_zpse74fa93f.jpg


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[johnrando]

Like glass Charlie. :thumbsup

[Pip]

Looks great. That is a sweet setup! Is this your place or some garage?

[nike001]

Holy meaty sidewalls charlie

[danewilson77]

Looks great. That is a sweet setup! Is this your place or some garage?

Garage.



Holy meaty sidewalls charlie

+1

40? 45?

But that may be his 17" winter setup too.


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[cakM3]

Like glass Charlie. :thumbsup

Thanks John! :thumbsup


Looks great. That is a sweet setup! Is this your place or some garage?

The auto hobby shop at the Newport RI Naval station Sean :) Would love to have a garage like that...:thumbsup


Holy meaty sidewalls charlie

Firestone Winterforce "winter" tires Dalton :thumbsup


Garage.




+1

40? 45?

But that may be his 17" winter setup too.


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That is correct Dane....this is my dedicated winter setup on 17" :)

[JupiterBMW]

Love to read this thread even though I'm away from my ZHP. Always great to see the updates on all the cars...

My car is still home in the garage, clean and untouched. :) and without a battery or steering wheel, I know she isn't going ANYWHERE!! :biggrin

[Newjack]

Drove the hell out of it. Hopefully the moisture in my crankcase is gone now.

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[JupiterBMW]

Wifey tells me that my aspherical mirror lenses arrived yesterday... Yay!

[das boots]

Wifey tells me that my aspherical mirror lenses arrived yesterday... Yay!

Take pics of your install proceedure.

[nike001]

Firestone Winterforce "winter" tires Dalton :thumbsup


Yeah I have winter tires too, but my sidewalls aren't like that. You're probably running too high of a profile size.

[cakM3]

so far no issues running on these Dalton :thumbsup

[Hermes]

my spare (Style 68) has 225/45s, no problem there

[Mtnman]

Wifey tells me that my aspherical mirror lenses arrived yesterday... Yay!

Did she really say that? Or did she say, "you got some box from some place that had something in it"

[az3579]

Ordered these for my car. Not sure where to put the registration stickers. I'm thinking between the ZHP and the DNA, or all the way on the right side.

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/ZHPEuroPlate.png

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/ZHPRegistrationstickers.png

If you're worried about inspection, aren't you going to fail? Or you going to do a swaparoo before inspection comes? Do the cops down there care?
I think it'll look hawt.

[danewilson77]

I think since I have a valid rear plate......and the front "Euro Plate" will match.....I think they'll leave me alone. I'll keep the spare oem plate in my trunk....in case I get stopped. We'll see what happens.

[az3579]

Good luck DeeDubs. May the Force be with you.

[alexandre]

Did she really say that? Or did she say, "you got some box from some place that had something in it"

:rofl

[JupiterBMW]

Did she really say that? Or did she say, "you got some box from some place that had something in it"

I informed her a package from eBay was on its way. She just said it arrived, an I asked her to check it out. She said, "oh... Mirrors..?!" Lol

[az3579]

Tonight I started mastering the art of handbrake turns, because we all know that handbrake turns = panties drop.
(let's see if anyone gets that :biggrin)

[cakM3]

I just sourced a new to me Imola Red front driver's fender and driver's door today for my ZHP.....soon no more dents....it will be almost perfect!!! :biggrin

[johnrando]

Tonight I started mastering the art of handbrake turns, because we all know that handbrake turns = panties drop.
(let's see if anyone gets that :biggrin)

I had to look it up.

[Avetiso]

I had to look it up.

Explain. For others of course...

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[az3579]

On tonights new episode of Top Gear, they spent a good deal of time discussing how young men doing handbrake turns = panties dropping. (not really)
It was hilarious. :rofl

[johnrando]

That's what they said on the wiki. Drifting w/handbrake turns = panties dropping.

[Avetiso]

Ohhh. Yeah I don't watch much Top Gear, but when I do I find it hilarious.

[az3579]

I just caught this...


so far no issues running on these Dalton :thumbsup

You mean with the exception of the massive rubbing you get over bumps, right? :p

[das boots]

I think since I have a valid rear plate......and the front "Euro Plate" will match.....I think they'll leave me alone. I'll keep the spare oem plate in my trunk....in case I get stopped. We'll see what happens.

+1. Exactly. My Euro plate and real plates match. So, I'm not too worried. Have been going in and out of the bases...no problems. Or even encountering cruisers. I have a feeling they tend to leave alone older folks than of a wannabe......just a thought.

[cakM3]

I just caught this...



You mean with the exception of the massive rubbing you get over bumps, right? :p

happens when your shocks/springs are worn out (remember the 136k on my odometer???) happens BP when you're on OE suspension with high mileage....:facepalm

When my suspension is refreshed (coilover install) then that should be history...

[Hermes]

After a short conversation about coilovers this morning it looks like a D/A Smartdesign is gonna be installed on the ZHP soon. Carl is personal friends with TC Kline and can get me a smoking deal on a kit

[Dave_B]

i'm taking mine to the first CCA meeting tonight. :P

[johnrando]

After a short conversation about coilovers this morning it looks like a D/A Smartdesign is gonna be installed on the ZHP soon. Carl is personal friends with TC Kline and can get me a smoking deal on a kit

Congrats JP! Not familiar with them, any general info you can provide?

[Hermes]

Congrats JP! Not familiar with them, any general info you can provide?

probably the best coilover kit on the market. Custom valved double adjustable Koni's, 8 choices of front springs, 4 choices of rear springs, buna rubber rear mounts, camber/caster plates... it's a badass kit

http://www.tcklineracing.com/webdocs/photos/LGTCK_E46_DA_KIT_22.JPG

full price is appx $3k, not sure what I'm getting it for

[johnrando]

Wow!

[Ryans323i]

i'm taking mine to the first CCA meeting tonight. :P

Have fun. Niki Reed is going to be speaking. She. Is. Awesome. I haven't gotten to speak with her, but I love her writing.


After a short conversation about coilovers this morning it looks like a D/A Smartdesign is gonna be installed on the ZHP soon. Carl is personal friends with TC Kline and can get me a smoking deal on a kit

Those are sweet!

[Johal E32]

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/3625297537.html

That is my old car..

Apparently I am a moderator on here, lol ;)

Ad is weird because my ex-ZHP was f/s 2 weeks ago for 9.9k!

[Avetiso]

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/3625297537.html

That is my old car..

Apparently I am a moderator on here, lol ;)

Ad is weird because my ex-ZHP was f/s 2 weeks ago for 9.9k!
Guy must be trying really hard to flip it, I guess. So this makes you a mod now, eh? :biggrin

[Dave_B]

Have fun. Niki Reed is going to be speaking. She. Is. Awesome. I haven't gotten to speak with her, but I love her writing.



Are you in the same Chapter up there? Sandlapper?

[cakM3]

probably the best coilover kit on the market. Custom valved double adjustable Koni's, 8 choices of front springs, 4 choices of rear springs, buna rubber rear mounts, camber/caster plates... it's a badass kit

http://www.tcklineracing.com/webdocs/photos/LGTCK_E46_DA_KIT_22.JPG

full price is appx $3k, not sure what I'm getting it for

Awesome kit JP! :chuck

[danewilson77]

Awesome kit JP! :chuck

+1

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[Johal E32]

Tc Kline makes good stuff. They are up there along with the KW V3's, and AST coils.

[nike001]

One side of my license plate bulbs is corroded and just about ruined. One of the prongs that hold the plate bulb is hanging on by a thread.

Do I have any other options other than buying a whole new grip pannel thing? That's the only way I know of that'll fix it, but that involves a whole new pannel and that means it needs to be painted too..

[Hermes]

Thanks everybody, I've been eyeing these for a long time but never wanted to spend the money (I could easily buy two 2002s for as much as that kit costs)... but since huge savings are available, and the fact my OE suspension has 87k on it, I decided it's probably time to finally spend the money on the suspension I've wanted for a while.

Now I just need to figure out FCAB/RTAB bushings and some swaybars.

[cakM3]

going to be on rails JP :thumbsup Glad to see you're getting a great deal on those!!!

Looks like I will be getting my ZHPs steering wheel rewrapped in black alcantara w/ imola red stitching. Will be getting new boots to match as well...:)

[Hermes]

going to be on rails JP :thumbsup Glad to see you're getting a great deal on those!!!

Looks like I will be getting my ZHPs steering wheel rewrapped in black alcantara w/ imola red stitching. Will be getting new boots to match as well...:)

Thanks bro, next time you're in town I'll take it out of the garage.

As for the IR stitching on Schwarz Alcantara, that sounds sweet!!!

[cakM3]

I think so as well JP, which is why I'm changing things out in my ZHP just a bit. Once I have this mounted in the car I will be updating my project thread with quality pics :thumbsup

When I "finally" make it back to San Diego, you're the first person I will call to give a heads up my friend!

[Hermes]

don't forget you still owe me a tour of the sub base on Point Loma!

[cakM3]

don't forget you still owe me a tour of the sub base on Point Loma!

Next time I'm there JP, I get you a tour on one of those subs :thumbsup

[Vas]

A rally driver once said " if you car feels like its on rails, then you are not going fast enough "

[Ryans323i]

Are you in the same Chapter up there? Sandlapper?

Not supposed to be, but you can sign up for whatever chapter you want. You can even do dual chapter membership. But yes, I'm in the Sandlapper chapter. Makes it great for performance center events, but not so great for the monthly dinner meetings.

[Dave_B]

Not supposed to be, but you can sign up for whatever chapter you want. You can even do dual chapter membership. But yes, I'm in the Sandlapper chapter. Makes it great for performance center events, but not so great for the monthly dinner meetings.

Performance Center events is why I'm signing up.

You'll have to let me know when you plan on attending a dinner. Wyatt was also there last night from here.

[Ryans323i]

Performance Center events is why I'm signing up.

You'll have to let me know when you plan on attending a dinner. Wyatt was also there last night from here.

Will do.

[johnrando]

Was down to 2 miles on the range computer in my car today. Filled up with 16.147 gallons, the most I've ever put in. 1st time it's been that low and I almost never let that happen.

[danewilson77]

Was down to 2 miles on the range computer in my car today. Filled up with 16.147 gallons, the most I've ever put in. 1st time it's been that low and I almost never let that happen.

Wow! Down to the pucker factor.

[Hermes]

tranny filter, gasket, Dex VI and some BMW branded Bosch Icons

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/D2667A76-2F4C-4D7F-86A8-07524959D386-8674-00000BD8477B8CBC.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/8C20C076-CA8F-484A-8DDF-9FD25B3B8054-8674-00000BD83E3C2FF4.jpg

pn for those interested
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/2C5CEB26-C3CA-4A73-8DF1-1C3DD880F314-8674-00000BD8337A45D3.jpg

edit: no pic, but I also installed my missing trap door

[cakM3]

Got a ride in Kris' ///M today. His CAI really has an awesome 'raw' grunt sound when he gets on it. His ///M just became my dream car :drool :drool :drool

What a beautiful car!!!
:chuck

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[S85FTW]

Got a ride in Kris' ///M today. His CAI really has an awesome 'raw' grunt sound when he gets on it. His ///M just became my dream car :drool :drool :drool

What a beautiful car!!!
:chuck

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Thanks Charlie! Come down when the weather is nice so we can actually drive it! :ineedabeer

[cakM3]

I plan to Kris! :thumbsup Perhaps I might take you up on driving it as well...:biggrin

[Dave_B]

I cleaned the MAF today. Ha!

[Ryans323i]

Got a ride in Kris' ///M today. His CAI really has an awesome 'raw' grunt sound when he gets on it. His ///M just became my dream car :drool :drool :drool

What a beautiful car!!!
:chuck

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Now you know how I feel.

[Johal E32]

Washed, waxed and vacuumed my Dads E39 m5 today.

[Avetiso]

Washed, waxed and vacuumed my Dads E39 m5 today.

Dear God, that car is such a beaut.. He told me to take it to the library (to go study) later today, and I will probably take it out again tomorrow!

He is currently driving around my touring.. he keeps on complaining how damn slow my car is :shifty

He's teasing you with his M5, either because he wants to give it to you, or because he gets a kick out of rubbing it in. I'd go with the latter. :(

[az3579]

EDIT: Wooops, ignore this post; was in response to something I misread.

[Dave_B]

I put my real tag on today. Finally, paper tag is GONE!

Vanity plate submission shortly. Kind lady at the DMV even checked availability. ZHP 6MT

[Avetiso]

I put my real tag on today. Finally, paper tag is GONE!

Vanity plate submission shortly. Kind lady at the DMV even checked availability. ZHP 6MT

My idea was CHP <3 ZHP. But that is asking for attention...

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[Dave_B]

I meant to ask her if 4DR ZHP or ZHP 4DR were available. 6SP ZHP is also a thought.

[Mtnman]

Dont forget e46 zhp

[Avetiso]

Damn. I just realized that the parts I bought for my zhp were from a regular e46. More money down the drain, now I have to buy another fender liner for the aero package.

[nike001]

http://c1552172.r72.cf0.rackcdn.com/21351_x800.jpg

Purchase and replaced one of these. (trunk handle lip grip)

Got by without painting the new one though. Just cut the old part into pieces as the painted part only clips on, but to get the clips showing you have to destroy the old grip. If you're replacing it, chances are you don't need the grip anyways.

In my case, my license plate lights were corroded to shit. Still costed $80 bucks but oh well.

[Avetiso]

I'd love for my truck clip to be black.

[Johal E32]

I'd love for my truck clip to be black.

I think 325's came with them black stock

http://www.globalautoshop.com/images/styling/trunk/bmw/bmw_3_series_325i_05_chrome_trunk_trim_after.jpg

hard to tell because of the light. But, you can see it is black and not the color of the car.

[nike001]

^Yeah I think it was one of the things that BMW did to distinguish the higher/lower packaged cars of the E46

[JupiterBMW]

I sent out two PayPal payments for ZHP goodies. :biggrin Slowly acquiring a nice pile of mods for when I'm home!

[midlandtech]

Tucked her away in the garage in prep for the predicted snowmagedon which has yet to show

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[Johal E32]

^Yeah I think it was one of the things that BMW did to distinguish the higher/lower packaged cars of the E46

Yep, it was something like that.

Did you switch back to amber rear tails on your car?

[Hermes]

I believe I have convinced my brother to buy a shorty sporty once his lease on the Toyota is up. Need to start searching for a good one

[nike001]

Yep, it was something like that.

Did you switch back to amber rear tails on your car?

Never!

Lol I couldn't if I wanted to. I sold them a while ago

[das boots]

Dont forget e46 zhp

Have been thinking of replacing my plates. What do you guys and gals think of GOT ZHP? Still available here is Cali......

[johnrando]

Oh sorry, I just took that one. J/K. I like it.

[das boots]

Are you saying it is now taken????

[johnrando]

No, I was just kidding.

[das boots]

Okee-Dokee.....going to DMV today.

[johnrando]

You can do that online. EDIT: Just checked, it's available. Order it on the CA dmv site.

[midlandtech]

7286
Shoveled the drive just incase the roads clear enough to get out tomorrow

[das boots]

You can do that online. EDIT: Just checked, it's available. Order it on the CA dmv site.

John....Might go another route instead of GOT ZHP?...leaning now towards to ZHP POWR. Is this any better?

[Avetiso]

Coolant light came on. No visible leaks. Waiting for the car to cool off to inspect.

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[Stu]

Coolant light came on. No visible leaks. Waiting for the car to cool off to inspect.

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:( Lets hope it's just the sensor. That's always a shitty light to see because it could be so many different things. I would say it might have to do with the cold weather because that messes with reed switches sometimes, but you're in Sacramento.

[Avetiso]

:( Lets hope it's just the sensor. That's always a shitty light to see because it could be so many different things. I would say it might have to do with the cold weather because that messes with reed switches sometimes, but you're in Sacramento.

Nope, it's leaking. Bottom hose to the ET leaks at the neck. So it's either a seal in there, the hose, or the ET. Tank is empty now, but it stops leaking as soon as I close the cap. Open the cap, leak starts. It's pretty bad, makes me wonder what could make it start so fast.

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[Stu]

LAAAAME. Leaks at the neck? Is it at the cap, or some sort of hairline crack around the cap? Hopefully you'll just only need a new cap. I've got a good working cap I can send you for free if you'd like. Used, but it definitely works.

[Avetiso]

LAAAAME. Leaks at the neck? Is it at the cap, or some sort of hairline crack around the cap? Hopefully you'll just only need a new cap. I've got a good working cap I can send you for free if you'd like. Used, but it definitely works.

The neck of the lower hose.

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[johnrando]

John....Might go another route instead of GOT ZHP?...leaning now towards to ZHP POWR. Is this any better?

Not bad. Kinda like your first one btr, but that's me. You thinking it might be a little dated? I'm sure the 2nd 1 is avail, check here:

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/ipp2/welcome.do

[Avetiso]

Question: is there a seal between the hose and ET that could be leaking? If not, which one is more likely the culprit: tank or the hose?

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[Hornung418]

There are seals between every connection. You should use unmixed BMW blue coolant to lube the seals before connecting.

From a GS3, this was sent.

[Avetiso]

I'll take it apart tomorrow. MY guess is it's the expansion tank. Gonna drive to BMW and buy a new tank and seal, if they sell them separately. If not, a new hose, too.

[Avetiso]

Ugh why does my BMW dealer have to markup everything like a MF. $112 for the ET and $40 for the hose? Even at their wholesale prices it's still $95 and $36. =/

Looks like I'll just be dropping some money at pelican parts tomrrow on a bunch of stuffs.

[az3579]

Throttle pedal was sticking today. Thought I ditched those kinds of problems when I switched to a car with drive-by-wire, but I guess it's not immune either.
Revs would continuously stay at 2k after letting off the throttle at times; a quick "pullback" of the pedal with my foot would let it idle again. Highly annoying because it made me look like I can't shift worth a damn.

Slid the throttle pedal assembly out a little bit and lo and behold, the pedal was no longer sticking. I did a few taps, soft and violent, and didn't stick again. Slid the throttle pedal assembly back and it's been fine since. Reeeeeeeally weird though.

[Avetiso]

Throttle pedal was sticking today. Thought I ditched those kinds of problems when I switched to a car with drive-by-wire, but I guess it's not immune either.
Revs would continuously stay at 2k after letting off the throttle at times; a quick "pullback" of the pedal with my foot would let it idle again. Highly annoying because it made me look like I can't shift worth a damn.

Slid the throttle pedal assembly out a little bit and lo and behold, the pedal was no longer sticking. I did a few taps, soft and violent, and didn't stick again. Slid the throttle pedal assembly back and it's been fine since. Reeeeeeeally weird though.
Never heard of that before. Perhaps it's just dirty and getting in there?

[az3579]

Never heard of that before. Perhaps it's just dirty and getting in there?

Dunno; the hole that the dirt could get into is far too high for the crap on my feet to fall into... :dunno
I couldn't for the life of me remove the assembly entirely; it stopped sliding after a certain point.

[Jon D]

Seems like the ZHP was asking for some attention, took her in to my local Indy for a quick oil change,

Turned into a bit more, :eeps

front brakes (upgraded rotors to zimmerman drilled performance) and stainless brakes lines, new belts, a couple of bushings, new valve cover gasket, oh and a new
Set of front tires(Michelin Pilot Super Sports) hopefully back tomorrow.


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[Avetiso]

Hmm, my expansion tank looks fine down there. I guess it might be the hose, if I can get it off.

Damn, that sounded like a slew of bad puns.

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[Avetiso]

I think I found the problem. There is a lot of play in the seal on the hose. Probably shrunk. The hose itself is pretty beat up, so I think I'll just buy another one.

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[das boots]

Not bad. Kinda like your first one btr, but that's me. You thinking it might be a little dated? I'm sure the 2nd 1 is avail, check here:

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/ipp2/welcome.do

Yeah....That was what I was thinking...a little dated and a little corney???? I know both are available since I already did the research on the dmv website.

[Stu]

Getting an oil change this Monday. They should be doing it for free since they broke my wheel locks last time. If they don't remember offering the free service, or won't do it, I may need to be asking Dane for some "Get shit done" advice.

[Dave_B]

I pulled mine apart chasing down what appears to be a Vacuum leak.

DISA checks out. DISA Vacuum test checks out

Me thinks this is going to be CCV related...

[Johal E32]

Never!

Lol I couldn't if I wanted to. I sold them a while ago

Oh. Is is just me or does you sig make it look like you have amber rears? :rofl That is why I asked.

[nike001]

Oh. Is is just me or does you sig make it look like you have amber rears? :rofl That is why I asked.

Yeah I see that now too. Musta been my color adjustments or the light from above reflecting around weird..

[Avetiso]

Well, all done, leak is gone.

The good: it was just the o rings. Total cost of the fix: 70 cents.

The bad: expansion tank drain plug broke off. These are the remains. Let's hope it holds. 7293

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[danewilson77]

Done.

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/IMAG0136.jpg

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[Dave_B]

Sucks DW. How long had you had the tint on the car?

[danewilson77]

Sucks DW. How long had you had the tint on the car?

Probably close to 2 years.

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[Johal E32]

Done.

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/IMAG0136.jpg

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You de-tinted the red zhp or the silver gray one? Or both?

Looks good though!

[Stu]

Done.

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/IMAG0136.jpg

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:(

Well, I guess you can get 50% tint in the front if you wanted to. That does kinda suck, VA is so strict with driving laws.

[danewilson77]

We finished up both. 6 windows on the SilberGrau, and 2 windows on the Imola.

[johnrando]

At least now you don't have to even think about it.

[danewilson77]

At least now you don't have to even think about it.

Exactly.....and I really didn't want him to have to worry about it. He's 20, driving a Sibergrau Metallic ZHP with angel eye's and two tone 18" VMR701's with 255's on the rear. I figure he doesn't need anymore attention drawn his way.

[Imola.ZHP]

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/64423_4504245251840_1448692276_n.jpg

[Johal E32]

Ugh why does my BMW dealer have to markup everything like a MF. $112 for the ET and $40 for the hose? Even at their wholesale prices it's still $95 and $36. =/

Looks like I'll just be dropping some money at pelican parts tomrrow on a bunch of stuffs.

AutohausAZ ftw

[danewilson77]

Reinstalled cup holder.

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[Avetiso]

Reinstalled cup holder.

Williamsburg, VA, Droid DNA, Tapatalk
Why? Looking to get rid of mine. They are practically useless to me on a manual tran car.

[BiTurbo]

http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/4611/photodrw.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/812/photodrw.jpg/)

[Johal E32]

Why? Looking to get rid of mine. They are practically useless to me on a manual tran car.

I find it to be a good iPhone holder.

And I also keep a pack of chewing gum in the other cup holder.

[ryankokesh]

Got bored tonight and swapped out my pulleys. Was going to do it tomorrow, but the wife was at the passion pit concert and I decided I'd already watched too much tv, lol.

Anyone see the end of dateline tonight, btw? Did they end up finding that women using Facebook?


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[Hermes]

Why? Looking to get rid of mine. They are practically useless to me on a manual tran car.


I find it to be a good iPhone holder.

And I also keep a pack of chewing gum in the other cup holder.

euro tray + armrest delete works better

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/P1060270.jpg

[Avetiso]

euro tray + armrest delete works better

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/P1060270.jpg

Yeah I'm going to buy a Euro tray. But I like the armrest.

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[Hermes]

Yeah I'm going to buy a Euro tray. But I like the armrest.

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FYI euro tray has a cutout in the rear underside so you can wire in the aux input/iPod/iPhone input stealthily. I haven't hooked it up yet but it's just a matter of time

[webster]

gave her a good wash and detailed the wheels. planning on detailing the interior tomorrow.

i need a new front bumper bad. the scuffs and chips drive me crazy! but OEM is so expensive...

[Avetiso]

gave her a good wash and detailed the wheels. planning on detailing the interior tomorrow.

i need a new front bumper bad. the scuffs and chips drive me crazy! but OEM is so expensive...
That can be repaired and repainted. I see no reason why you would have to buy another bumper.

[328ioc]

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/64423_4504245251840_1448692276_n.jpg

Love it.

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[328ioc]

Got bored tonight and swapped out my pulleys. Was going to do it tomorrow, but the wife was at the passion pit concert and I decided I'd already watched too much tv, lol.

Anyone see the end of dateline tonight, btw? Did they end up finding that women using Facebook?


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What pulleys did you go with? And how do you like?

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[das boots]

gave her a good wash and detailed the wheels. planning on detailing the interior tomorrow.

i need a new front bumper bad. the scuffs and chips drive me crazy! but OEM is so expensive...

+1. But I would be satisfied to have them sanded down and re-painted. Would require a paint shop to perform the task. No funds and no time to disassemble and take to paint shop. They would need the bumper for 1 week.

[Hermes]

no pics but much work on the 02 today, maybe I'll take some when I get home and edit this.

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Triumph choke cable modified and installed, adjusted idle... motor runs like a champ.

correct drivers side inner door handle installed

kidney grill zip tied in place until I can find somebody who can weld aluminum to fix the mount for me

passenger seatbelt installed

trunk lock/button installed w/working key

adjusted hood so it doesn't shake as much at speed (it still does, I will be installing a new hood that Carl has for me when we paint it)

adjusted the modified P-car seats so they sit better

[BRGcoopahS]

Bought new wipers.

After driving in the rain for numerous times, I finally decided to get new wipers as my old were loud and bouncy. I ended up getting Rain X latitudes at first, but after 30 min of trying to install it with the 5 different adapters they have in the packages, I decided to exchange them for Bosch Icons.

The Bosch took about 5 minutes and installed perfectly.

Moral of the story: Pay for the better ones.

[Avetiso]

Bought new wipers.

After driving in the rain for numerous times, I finally decided to get new wipers as my old were loud and bouncy. I ended up getting Rain X latitudes at first, but after 30 min of trying to install it with the 5 different adapters they have in the packages, I decided to exchange them for Bosch Icons.

The Bosch took about 5 minutes and installed perfectly.

Moral of the story: Pay for the better ones.

I just bought refills instead

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[Hermes]

I just bought refills instead

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I used to do that, now I have Genuine BMW (Bosch w/o a logo) Icons

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/EE05401D-D73F-4DC6-8382-4ABFC9702086-8674-00000BD842E73066.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/2C5CEB26-C3CA-4A73-8DF1-1C3DD880F314-8674-00000BD8337A45D3.jpg

[nike001]

^how much did they cost you?

I'm looking for new wipers as my rain-x ones are just about done. I've had them since I or the car.. About 2.5 years ago. So they've done me well.

[nike001]

I ended up getting the ones Hermes posted above, thanks to his wonderful P/N.

List was something around $58, but my employee discount got it down to $42 :)

[Hermes]

I ended up getting the ones Hermes posted above, thanks to his wonderful P/N.

List was something around $58, but my employee discount got it down to $42 :)

sorry about not seeing this, I think I paid around $45 with my discount. Good deal that you got them at!

[JupiterBMW]

Bought new wipers.

After driving in the rain for numerous times, I finally decided to get new wipers as my old were loud and bouncy. I ended up getting Rain X latitudes at first, but after 30 min of trying to install it with the 5 different adapters they have in the packages, I decided to exchange them for Bosch Icons.

The Bosch took about 5 minutes and installed perfectly.

Moral of the story: Pay for the better ones.

Hmm, I've always used the Rain-X Repel blades and never had a problem with installation... They are better that the Latitudes too, but cost a bit more as well...

[Hermes]

might have found a shorty sporty for my brother. One owner San Diego car, 7/01 build, black on black, 165k, needs new timing chain... probably $2k

[BCS_ZHP]

Just replied to a BMW Performance CF Strut Bar for sale on another forum, fingers crossed that I get it.

[Hermes]

Just replied to a BMW Performance CF Strut Bar for sale on another forum, fingers crossed that I get it.

for which car?

btw, I hope you end up with it anyways!

[BCS_ZHP]

The wife's has a BMW Performance strut bar, mine has an ACSchnitzer aluminum bar, my son is going to buy the ACS bar and mine will get a BMW Performance strut bar to match the wife's. Following her lead, she hasn't steered me wrong in 21 years. And a super great deal, $375 shipped, FTW!!!

[BCS_ZHP]

JP -- And could you kick Gary in the rear to find me some window trim at a decent price? Tell him he's not welcome at the reunion unless he completes this task.

[JupiterBMW]

You guys will never believe this... So the other day FedEx missed my wife at home for delivery of a package... The package was my Coby rewrap and matching boots... After all the shipping steering wheels back and forth (ship off my leather wheel, await delivery of an alcantara core in return, then send that off to Coby) she mentioned how she was genuinely excited to see the new wheel!!!

Well today she finally signed for it from FedEx... I had no idea, but I got an email from her saying she was very excited to see it, so when she got it, she went right ahead and opened it to check it out. Her exact words... "I like it!! It's subtle, yet attractive!"

Holy crap, she's taking some interest in my passion for the ZHP... I knew I married the perfect woman!

So anyway, got my wheel and boots from Coby today... She sent me a couple pics, looks awesome! :biggrin

[mLuMaN83]

You guys will never believe this... So the other day FedEx missed my wife at home for delivery of a package... The package was my Coby rewrap and matching boots... After all the shipping steering wheels back and forth (ship off my leather wheel, await delivery of an alcantara core in return, then send that off to Coby) she mentioned how she was genuinely excited to see the new wheel!!!

Well today she finally signed for it from FedEx... I had no idea, but I got an email from her saying she was very excited to see it, so when she got it, she went right ahead and opened it to check it out. Her exact words... "I like it!! It's subtle, yet attractive!"

Holy crap, she's taking some interest in my passion for the ZHP... I knew I married the perfect woman!

So anyway, got my wheel and boots from Coby today... She sent me a couple pics, looks awesome! :biggrin

Lol. Nice.

[alexandre]

You guys will never believe this... So the other day FedEx missed my wife at home for delivery of a package... The package was my Coby rewrap and matching boots... After all the shipping steering wheels back and forth (ship off my leather wheel, await delivery of an alcantara core in return, then send that off to Coby) she mentioned how she was genuinely excited to see the new wheel!!!

Well today she finally signed for it from FedEx... I had no idea, but I got an email from her saying she was very excited to see it, so when she got it, she went right ahead and opened it to check it out. Her exact words... "I like it!! It's subtle, yet attractive!"

Holy crap, she's taking some interest in my passion for the ZHP... I knew I married the perfect woman!

So anyway, got my wheel and boots from Coby today... She sent me a couple pics, looks awesome! :biggrin

Looking forward to pics!

Nice to see you've finally sorted it out :thumbsup I'm waiting until it warms up a little before trying the leather wheel on my car... Alcantara is really nice when it's -20 outside and you're not wearing gloves.

In other news, I had a lot of fun on my commute today... I went to class in the afternoon, so there was no traffic through my 10 miles of going up a mountain then down - never under 4,000 rpm. Gas shot up to $5.8x/gal last week, so I've been careful with my driving - it was a nice break from the grandpa hypermiling :biggrin

[johnrando]

Joop, that TOTALLY rocks!

[Hermes]

JP -- And could you kick Gary in the rear to find me some window trim at a decent price? Tell him he's not welcome at the reunion unless he completes this task.

don't get me started... I've been pricing shadowline for a coupe, $1k is my low price so far for the six main pieces and I don't even know if that includes the window seals which are the part I actually need

[Avetiso]

Looking forward to pics!

Nice to see you've finally sorted it out :thumbsup I'm waiting until it warms up a little before trying the leather wheel on my car... Alcantara is really nice when it's -20 outside and you're not wearing gloves.

In other news, I had a lot of fun on my commute today... I went to class in the afternoon, so there was no traffic through my 10 miles of going up a mountain then down - never under 4,000 rpm. Gas shot up to $5.8x/gal last week, so I've been careful with my driving - it was a nice break from the grandpa hypermiling :biggrin
Is that in CAD?

[wsmeyer]

don't get me started... I've been pricing shadowline for a coupe, $1k is my low price so far for the six main pieces and I don't even know if that includes window deals which are the part I actually need

Why can't you just take silver ones and have them black oxide coated?

[Hermes]

Why can't you just take silver ones and have them black oxide coated?

honestly, my shadowline is still in good shape. The seals are what is bad, but you can't buy just the window seals. :(

Just be happy you own a vert with less trim pieces to buy (the main one from the A to C pillar over the windows is $485 each side @ ECS, my inner door seals are over $400 each as well)

[alexandre]

Is that in CAD?

Yup, but it's almost at par.

https://www.google.com/search?q=5.85+cad+to+usd

[mLuMaN83]

New wheels came in. Pics later today.

[johnrando]

dang teaser. pics pics pics!

[mLuMaN83]

Car is gonna be DIRTY! Blizzard in Colorado...

[das boots]

I just had my Euro plates GOT ZHP done by these guys. A walk in and done locally. Check them out. My CA plates are on order. They were on site at the SoCal Euro event. And they will also be at the Bimmer Fest.

[Avetiso]

I was about to drop my roundel into my hood. Then I dropped one of the grommets into my gravel driveway, never to be seen again.

That pissed me off really bad for some reason.

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[mLuMaN83]

New Wheels!!! 18x8 from Umnitza.

Quick shot on the crazy dirty car. Need a good wash to show off the new shoes.



http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s268/mluman83/IMG_0449.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s268/mluman83/IMG_0450.jpg

[Avetiso]

Yup, but it's almost at par.

https://www.google.com/search?q=5.85+cad+to+usd
Ugh, and to think I complain about $4.30 here.

[Torxuvin]

New Wheels!!! 18x8 from Umnitza.

Quick shot on the crazy dirty car. Need a good wash to show off the new shoes.





Looks great!

[Hermes]

I just had my Euro plates GOT ZHP done by these guys. A walk in and done locally. Check them out. My CA plates are on order. They were on site at the SoCal Euro event. And they will also be at the Bimmer Fest.

got mine for the E21 that day


I was about to drop my roundel into my hood. Then I dropped one of the grommets into my gravel driveway, never to be seen again.

That pissed me off really bad for some reason.

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use some electric tape as a temp solution

[johnrando]

Mentioned in the other thread, beautiful wheels! They are perfect for your car.
@Lawrence, looking forward to pics when the real deal is in.

[Avetiso]

got mine for the E21 that day



use some electric tape as a temp solution

I'll just stop by my dealer on the way home from school tomorrow. It's on the way, and I think there are few other things to get.

[Avetiso]

Hey guys, considering plastidipping my wheels for the hell of it over spring break. Silvergray sedan, 135's of course. I was thinking gunmetal. What do you guys think?

[Dave_B]

I'll be doing mine shortly. I'm rocking a TiAg and will leave them black at first. But there is also a TiAg in the FS section that has GM 135's that looks great too.

Best part of all this? Use the black first, get good coverage. Then spray over top of that. ;)

[Avetiso]

I'll be doing mine shortly. I'm rocking a TiAg and will leave them black at first. But there is also a TiAg in the FS section that has GM 135's that looks great too.

Best part of all this? Use the black first, get good coverage. Then spray over top of that. ;)
Why not just go with the color right away?

[Dave_B]

Cost. And not all colors are available and have to be custom made by Plasti-Dip.

It's a cheaper alternative. That and you can find black plasti-dip next to the other rattle can colors at the same store. :)

This all assumes you may want to remove the color you paint them. With the rattle can over the top of the Plasti-Dip it comes back off like the regular stuff.

[Avetiso]

Cost. And not all colors are available and have to be custom made by Plasti-Dip.

It's a cheaper alternative. That and you can find black plasti-dip next to the other rattle can colors at the same store. :)

This all assumes you may want to remove the color you paint them. With the rattle can over the top of the Plasti-Dip it comes back off like the regular stuff.
Man, that's a great idea. This way you can paint it any color you want and it is still reversible because black plastidip is the base. But now I gotta be more careful not to get it on anything I don't want it on. ^.^

[Hermes]

removed AC compressor from the E21, next step is the blower and hoses so I can put the non-AC center console and my Alpine in

[Stu]

Oil change, Pentosin 5w40. Free :) Another 10k miles of no oil changes :grooving

I've found my VCG is leaking less with Pentosin 5w40. Just masking the problem, but kind of nice to have to fill up only maybe once or twice between oil changes until I change it out.

[cakM3]

Got new wiper arms to change out my worn ones on the ///M...

[BCS_ZHP]

My son said my car got Instagram'd over on another e46 site, I don't know what that means or how to even go find it, I'm admittedly IT illiterate.

He even said some girls recognized it & our backyard, told him they saw HIS car on instagram, he had to admit its his old mans, LOL, one for us geezers!

[Dave_B]

Wait... girls recognized your backyard?

[BCS_ZHP]

He's a very sociable young man, probably other parts of my house & yard they recognize that I don't need to know about.

The girls message he sent me, even after he told her it was his old man's car, said, and I quote, "still sexy, what's e46 mean?" lmfao!!!

[Dave_B]

Man, that's a great idea. This way you can paint it any color you want and it is still reversible because black plastidip is the base. But now I gotta be more careful not to get it on anything I don't want it on. ^.^


If you do wheels, the easy way is to use 3x5 cards all the way around the lip. That should give ya enough room. Also, when doing emblems and such, just tape a square. Then spray and peel from the area you don't want it.

[Ryans323i]

He's a very sociable young man, probably other parts of my house & yard they recognize that I don't need to know about.

The girls message he sent me, even after he told her it was his old man's car, said, and I quote, "still sexy, what's e46 mean?" lmfao!!!

Classic! :rofl

[ryankokesh]

Got my new front midbass speakers in... definitely a noticeable improvement, but nothing earthshateringly spectacular.

[Avetiso]

Installed new wiring harness for my pretensioner. Gonna get my airbag reset right before my inspection, hopefully it stays off.

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[Bimmernut2]

Just had the auto dimming rear view mirror repaired & installed in the car.
http://www.radar-mirror.com/Mirror_Repair.html

[mLuMaN83]

Gave her a wash. Finally.

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s268/mluman83/IMG_0456.jpg

[nike001]

I just cheated on her with a 650i at work. I was told to run it around and see if any lights came on. I only saw the "DSC OFF" light... But I might have been the one that made that light come on. :shifty

Anywho, this car is badass and will definitely lunge at your throat with its tire smoking v8 madness when given the opportunity.

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[alexandre]

Picked up the following at the depot in NY for install tomorrow:

- Alternator
- VANOS Oil Hose w/ crush washers and new bolts
- OFHG
- Radiator and E.T. drain plugs
- All pulleys (INA OEM)
- Belts
- Radiator

For around $500. Gearing up for my LA road trip in the Spring :)

[nike001]

^Might wanna buy like two complete cooling systems to keep in your car as well :rofl

[alexandre]

LOL! With a few fuel pumps and batteries too... Mango style lol.

Nah, cooling is recent. My OE, 215k rad is starting to leak, and replacing the original alternator is just good ole PM... Don't wanna be stuck in some no man's land in the midwest with no power :P

My pulleys are garbage though.

[Whitexi]

2 - 30 mL. Dodo Juice Wax -Purple Haze and Blue Velvet

1 - 2 oz. Black WOW Trim Restorer

1 - 6.5 Inch Hydro-Tech Tangerine Ultra

1 - 3 Qty Microfiber Applicator Pads

1 - Grit Guard Insert- Red

1 - 500 mL. Dodo Juice Basics of Bling Wax safe car wash

1 - 250 mL. Dodo Juice Time To Dry Drying

1 -AG - Detailer's Bag

1 - Grey Supreme Micro-Chenille Wash Mitt

:rockon

[Jon D]

Well after the new fronts and a couple of bushings last week, got the alignment done today. She's all ready for some more ramps...

[Crickett]

Gave her a wash. Finally.

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s268/mluman83/IMG_0456.jpg

Love, love, love those CSLs in 18"! The style looks great in original 19", but I always thought it was a little too aggressive for non-Ms. 18" is perfect! :roundel

[Imola.ZHP]

Cleaned out the interior, while doing so realized her 10'th birthday is Sunday... 03/03/13!

[Avetiso]

Aligned and tires balanced for $50.

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[midlandtech]

Got my new front midbass speakers in... definitely a noticeable improvement, but nothing earthshateringly spectacular.

What brand did you go with?

[Imola.ZHP]

^ I need to get started replacing my sound system too... Right after bushings...

[JupiterBMW]

Cleaned out the interior, while doing so realized her 10'th birthday is Sunday... 03/03/13!

Nice! My car is a week behind you, 3/10/13!! :biggrin

I shall surprise her with moar mods!

[Hermes]

dropped off the ZHP...

borrowed the S38B38 swapped Euro Spec E28 M5

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/S38B38/C095967F-867C-4D50-90B5-FDE2C7A38112-16018-000015F14243DC2E.jpg

:D

[mLuMaN83]

Love, love, love those CSLs in 18"! The style looks great in original 19", but I always thought it was a little too aggressive for non-Ms. 18" is perfect! :roundel

Thanks! I try lol. I agree. 18's are perfection. I dont think it needs a drop either. It just sits so right.

[Ryans323i]

Took her to get an inspection, but there was a police officer there. No go with the illegal tint. Maybe this should go in the tint miniseries thread.

[johnrando]

Happy car bday Jon and Marcus.
@JP, looks good. Bet that's fun to drive.
@Ryan, def a tint miniseries post. So can you go back to a different place or do you have to remove it?

[trancenation]

I finally found a mirror to replace my lava lamp one. Installed a new to me rearview mirror which i got from CL for super cheap!

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