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

[WOLFN8TR]

Was way lower on gas than I thought this weekend. The remaining miles indicator showed dashes, not miles. I put over 16 gallons in.


Also, dropped off Heiu's roller to Gary in Vegas.

Whoa that is low! Talk about cutting it close. Thanks again for bringing up the Roller I appreciate you dropping it off at my work. Next time we need to spend more time catching up.

[stephenkirsh]

Whoa the threads over 10,000?!

[Fenrir]

Sooo... that kinda means... It's over 9000? And I bought a ton of detailing stuff today. Somone is getting a bath and thorough cleaning tomorrow.

[Vas]

Installed a roof rack.

[OtterEffect]

Sooo... that kinda means... It's over 9000? And I bought a ton of detailing stuff today. Somone is getting a bath and thorough cleaning tomorrow.

haha! Where did that even come from?
http://sd.keepcalm-o-matic.co.uk/i/keep-calm-its-over-9000-1.png

[Fenrir]

Rofl see the post above mine

Sent from a blue police box.

[OtterEffect]

Rofl see the post above mine

Sent from a blue police box.

I was referring to the actual "over 9000!" reference. It's all good though, I googled it :p (it's from Dragon ball Z)

[Fenrir]

Lol I was a 90's kid. Can't help it.

Sent from a blue police box.

[ELCID86]

Got an estimate for PDR and front clip respray. Dropped the NB seats for Colin's car to be repaired and dyed.

[Vas]

Imola isn't cheap

[mbeckel]

Got an estimate for PDR and front clip respray. Dropped the NB seats for Colin's car to be repaired and dyed.
Did your corners show up yet?

[Vas]

My rcr tails arrive tomorrow.

[ELCID86]

Did your corners show up yet?

UPS man just left. Thanks Matt, they look great.


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[ELCID86]

My rcr tails arrive tomorrow.

Where do you live?? ;-)


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[ELCID86]

Pulled the back seat to clean it and prep for fuel pump. Yuck!

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So what is this wire?
And why does it look like there are two pumps?

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[mbeckel]

UPS man just left. Thanks Matt, they look great.


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You're very welcome sir. Glad you like them

[az3579]

Pulled the back seat to clean it and prep for fuel pump. Yuck!

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So what is this wire?
And why does it look like there are two pumps?

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The wire is prewiring for something. Not sure what...

I believe the other pump is a fuel transfer pump that pumps fuel from one side of the tank to the other.



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[ELCID86]

Thanks BP. Maybe the wire goes to the one be the battery in the trunk! :dunno

Just found this on e46f

2 pumps in the tank.

Drivers side pump is passive, a siphon pump, rarely has problems or fails.

Passenger side pump is electric and is what usually has issues.

[Vas]

Still the factory pump in there?

Shawn, our cars will be twins.

[stephenkirsh]

Thanks BP. Maybe the wire goes to the one be the battery in the trunk!

Bingo! :P

[az3579]

Thanks BP. Maybe the wire goes to the one be the battery in the trunk! :dunno


Not sure what you mean... :help

[ELCID86]

Not sure what you mean... :help

The cutoff or whatever it's called for transport. Near the battery.


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[ELCID86]

Still the factory pump in there?

Shawn, our cars will be twins.

As far as I know. I'm hoping it helps the rough running when cold. Doing pre-cat O2 sensors too.

Youbetcha!

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[az3579]

The cutoff or whatever it's called for transport. Near the battery.


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Hmm, I'm intrigued...

[ZHP Dave]

Just put my OEM crossbars on for the roof rack. Going to attach the bike mounts tonight when I get to work.

[Vas]

^ I put mine in yesterday. Nice and simple

[ZHP Dave]

Lucky. Mine didn't come in until today. It annoyed me the bars weren't labeled like the directions said they were, so I wasted about 10 minutes.

[twisted125]

Just added coils, on the alignment rack right now

[ELCID86]

Just added coils, on the alignment rack right now

What'd ya go with?


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[twisted125]

Welp, PO had bought a full set street edge that came new in a box with the car. Factory stuts were bad. So I said what the hell. I'll give em a go and upgrade later if they prove to be crappy. Thus far tho, I've been presently surprised. Firm but not bouncy and no mystery sounds. Not bad for a box of shit that came in the trunk lol

[ELCID86]

35% ceramic tint plus
New sisal floor mats and Patuaxun BT device. It works as advertized.



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[ELCID86]

Maintenance day for two IR cars.

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And we got to take Adolpho's M for a spin on some twisties.

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[Imola.ZHP]

^ so did you upgrade from two OB ZHP's to two IR ZHP's? Sig vs current pics?

Congrats on the upgrade(s), IR >> OB, :rofl waits for the OB's to retaliate.

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Thought about re-tightening, checking the fluid level and cleaning my leaking diff, decided it could wait.

[ELCID86]

^ so did you upgrade from two OB ZHP's to two IR ZHP's? Sig vs current pics?

Congrats on the upgrade(s), IR >> OB, :rofl waits for the OB's to retaliate.

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Thought about re-tightening, checking the fluid level and cleaning my leaking diff, decided it could wait.
Nah, one is Daniel's (NOVAPhotog). I sold the OB w/ At and my son still drives the OB w/ MT. I need to update the sig, but the cars wont be together again for several months (he's in SC in college).

[webster]

Today I dropped a bunch of $$$.

Ordered the following:

Koni FSD/Eibach springs suspension kit
http://konimarket.com/products/bmw-e46-330i-m-technik-1999-2005-koni-fsd-eibach-shock-and-springs-kit-883?gclid=Cj0KEQjw7IWgBRCjv8Cv4vfC3ckBEiQAE7nvR1lg E9Ahm-vdAaElzqxNbnTX6Hk_J5QBKsujlPjJ7nAaArCo8P8HAQ

Ecs suspension install kit
http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330Ci-M54_3.0L/Suspension/Springs/ES2593733/

New front tires - hankook ventus v12 evo2

[stephenkirsh]

Nice Webster!

[OtterEffect]

Sweet!


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[sillieidiot]

My rcr tails arrive tomorrow.

just realized you're on here lol

did my SS brake/clutch lines today. removed the CDV and did a brake flush. made some skid plates that were good enough. could have done better, but i was getting tired. lowered the front a little bit more. tomorrow i'm planning to wash it before going to socal euro. but then again, i might get lazy and either wash it and not go, or go without washing lol

[Hermes]

Singles in

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/280AA1E5-0EDD-4F7C-8EAA-2BDD48D58325.jpg

[Vas]

just realized you're on here lol

did my SS brake/clutch lines today. removed the CDV and did a brake flush. made some skid plates that were good enough. could have done better, but i was getting tired. lowered the front a little bit more. tomorrow i'm planning to wash it before going to socal euro. but then again, i might get lazy and either wash it and not go, or go without washing lol


Lol thanks for the lights.

[az3579]

Singles in

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/280AA1E5-0EDD-4F7C-8EAA-2BDD48D58325.jpg

Damn. That single headlight conversion actually took it to another level.

[cakM3]

Singles in

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/280AA1E5-0EDD-4F7C-8EAA-2BDD48D58325.jpg

Looks real good JP!

[Sockethead]

I don't know what I'm looking at but your car is bad-ass! :)

[az3579]

I don't know what I'm looking at but your car is bad-ass! :)

Some E21's came with single headlights. JP's had dual, so he converted his.

Here's a pic for comparison. These are the dual headlights:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/79/Bmw_e21_bc_v_sst.jpg

[Hermes]

all US cars got doubles headlights. In Europe only M20 cars got double 5.75" headlights while M10 cars got single 7"

Thanks guys!

[webster]

looks great JP.

[330i ZHP]

I think it has been close to a year that the X has been to dealer. I have never made/found the time since then to reprogram the ESS tune and all the euro coding. (I waited a few months after last visit to see if DSC EDC and 4WD worked all the time - then it was finding a block of hours without Alex and decent weather and no other pressing projects)

Finally I can close windows and hatch from remote again. As well as about 25 other things

I look forward to a cool evening to experience the tune again


Humid as a swamp out there today

[jakksfor20]

Just ordered the last of the parts for the auto to 6 spd swap. Total price of parts including replacing the 3 diff mounts and the engine mounts is $3.02 under my goal of $2k.

May not be able to do it until Thanksgiving break, but the gives me time to check everything. ;)

[stephenkirsh]

Just ordered the last of the parts for the auto to 6 spd swap. Total price of parts including replacing the 3 diff mounts and the engine mounts is $3.02 under my goal of $2k.

May not be able to do it until Thanksgiving break, but the gives me time to check everything. ;)

Sounds good. Do you think you'll be able to sell the auto tranny for much?

[jakksfor20]

Sounds good. Do you think you'll be able to sell the auto tranny for much?

I've seen them listed for between $500-800. That, plus the driveshaft and I'm still on the fence of leaving the 3.64 diff in. Wife wants to leave it in there.....:headbang. 3.64 fetches around $200

[330i ZHP]

3.64 will rev like crazy - you will always be grabbing for the much needed 7th gear

[Rovert]

I know. I feel that with the M3's 3.62. I wish I had a seventh. LOL. I need a corvette 7MT transmission now.

http://0.tqn.com/d/cars/1/S/k/t/2/14vette_7speed.jpg

[Fenrir]

I hugged it. I mean I was reaching across the hood to catch a spot I missed while waxing and didn't move because I was being lazy but, it counts.

[stephenkirsh]

I've seen them listed for between $500-800. That, plus the driveshaft and I'm still on the fence of leaving the 3.64 diff in. Wife wants to leave it in there.....:headbang. 3.64 fetches around $200

So if you can sell it for $500, does that mean your total cost for the tranny swap will be around $1500?

[JupiterBMW]

This will be my last "What did I do for my ZHP" post... Today I watched her drive away... :(


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDVfUx3QYGM&feature=youtu.be

[johnrando]

Nice Wes. Looks good JP. SUX to see it drive away Joop.

[alexandre]

This will be my last "What did I do for my ZHP" post... Today I watched her drive away... :(


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDVfUx3QYGM&feature=youtu.be

This has got to be one of the saddest videos I've ever seen on here :(

I hope the ///M Lyfe compensates for that at least!

[OtterEffect]

This will be my last "What did I do for my ZHP" post... Today I watched her drive away... :(


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDVfUx3QYGM&feature=youtu.be

By far the saddest thing I have seen all week. But I've also been the guy driving the car away so this video evokes all kinds of emotions! Hopefully it went to a good home :)


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[jakksfor20]

So if you can sell it for $500, does that mean your total cost for the tranny swap will be around $1500?

That would be correct. I have everything that I have purchased on an Excel spreadsheet that I found on e46f and modified. I'll post mine up when I'm done.


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[Fenrir]

This will be my last "What did I do for my ZHP" post... Today I watched her drive away... :(


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDVfUx3QYGM&feature=youtu.be

:(

[Transport3r]

This will be my last "What did I do for my ZHP" post... Today I watched her drive away... :(


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDVfUx3QYGM&feature=youtu.be
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/02/f9c6c95b2f1aeea2a1b3262e0b4a1244.jpg

She's in good hands, I promise. Only took a few onramps to fall in love. My e92 will be missed though, but life changes and we gotta roll with the punches [emoji6]

[328ioc]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/02/f9c6c95b2f1aeea2a1b3262e0b4a1244.jpg

She's in good hands, I promise. Only took a few onramps to fall in love. My e92 will be missed though, but life changes and we gotta roll with the punches [emoji6]

Well that was fast.....welcome Josh.

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[Transport3r]

Thanks Dev! I've been trolling for a few weeks, time to venture to the intro section lol

[328ioc]

Thanks Dev! I've been trolling for a few weeks, time to venture to the intro section lol

That it is.

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[cakM3]

Took my trusty ZHP out today ;)

[stephenkirsh]

That would be correct. I have everything that I have purchased on an Excel spreadsheet that I found on e46f and modified. I'll post mine up when I'm done.


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Awesome. I look forward to it.

[johnrando]

Thanks Dev! I've been trolling for a few weeks, time to venture to the intro section lol

Welcome before you get there, and welcome back to Joop's (former) car.

[das boots]

Forgot to post. I wash, wax and Griot's sealer the "Island Girl" this past weekend.

[ZHPasta]

Drove my lady to work today as usual. I do have my eyes on an e30 however ;)

[alexandre]

Always fun to get these multi-thousand dollar estimates. At least it saves me from doing the inspection myself.

VCG: Do it yourself, very straightforward. $45 for the gasket, $5 for RTV sealant. 2 hours at most. Good time to replace spark plugs and do VANOS seals.

Oil pan gasket: This is one where you'd want to have it done if you're not handy with a wrench. I've gotten estimates from my BMW-only independent mechanic for $600. Passed on it.

Power steering flush: Very straightforward. Need a turkey baster and 3qt of ATF (system takes one, but a proper flush will need to be done in stages). $45, 20 mins per "stage".

Coolant flush: rip-off. 1gal BMW antifreeze $20 + 1gal distilled water $1. Unscrew plug under radiator and block, let them drain in a bucket, fill and bleed.

These are very common jobs and there are detailed DIY's for every one of them on the web - apologies for my very succint instructions!

[Tenoch]

Thanks Alex for the response.
When I took her for inspection at a local indy german shop, I was quoted $500 for replacing the oil pan gasket. The mechanic told me, the oil pan leak was minor so I'm just saving up and taking care of other little cosmetic issues for now. He didn't mentioned anything about the valve cover gasket, I'll check tomorrow to see if there's any visual oil leak. I'm not familiar with bad Vanos I'll try to record some audio and post it on youtube to see if somebody can notice anything strange. I also have in my list to check and replace if the car has a plastic pulley.

[stephenkirsh]

$500 for oil pan gasket is good. I think my quote was $700 in the north Bay Area.

[johnrando]

Vanos rattle very easy to tell, you either have it or not. And yup, nice to get the list from the dealer so you know what to DIY.

[Vas]

I did the oil pan gasket myself. Not a bad job if you have a way to support the engine. No way would I pay that much money to have it fixed.

[alexandre]

Met a friend of a friend who picked up a butchered 2005 6MT ZSP (it had lambo doors on it :shifty) for real cheap, and wants to fix it up for a fun DD. It needs a hood, trunk linings, and fenders (they were cut for the lambo setup).

We then made friends with a mechanic at the dealer who was on his lunch break. He gave us his number for $50/hr weekend side jobs :thumbsup

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[stephenkirsh]

Any pics of the lambo doors? Lawl

[alexandre]

Any pics of the lambo doors? Lawl

They were pulled before he got the car. But PPI showed the bent door frame and the cut fenders haha. We're trying to track some down but it's hard to find if they weren't active on forums!

[johnrando]

Wow! GL w/that one. Glad you're saving it! Lambo doors. :rofl

[Imola.ZHP]

Where do I start for today.

First I am working overnights this week and thus have not had a lot if sleep.

After leaving work at about 7:15am headed to class I pulled up my shift lever while maneuvering in some crazy traffic. This is the 3rd (or more) time this has happened throughout ownership. So I had to be rough with it to get it into a gear to not get hit by a semi.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/03/ff71a1d7d1a5b6bf2618ad940397f279.jpg

On the way to class I removed the knob, boot, foam and rubber gasket. But was in too big of a hurry to take the time to attempt to get the bushing clicked back into place, but she did go back down correctly.

Then a guy at a stoplight told me he was going to come back and get me and take me to jail for driving too fast after he dropped his daughter off at school. My response was "good luck with that, I'm not a 10 year old like your daughter, I'm in my 30's." Laughed it off.

Got to school earlier than I thought I would (road construction is so hit or miss lately near school). Messed with the bushing got it clicked back in for now, changed clothes, scratched my front window tint putting my belt on the dash, probably took 10-15 minutes. Started to go to class and saw what I thought was a huge transmission fluid leak. Started texting my good ZHP buddy. Went to class.

Sent him a pic he was surprised at how big the now soaked into the concrete puddle was. Called a tow truck.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/03/f1da86767fb48eda17e94eca9d6d5c22.jpg

Rollback dispatch said the truck wouldn't get into the garage so I rolled the car out, curbed an already curbed wheel in the process. Waited with the car running and AC on, more fluid on the ground.

Rollback driver was pretty rough with the car. Kept telling myself it's just a car, a 11-year old car. It's going to be ok. E46 M3 passed us and then led us nearly all the way to my house.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/03/bf0b69b1cf156a97a844dab98e5995b0.jpg

Car dropped off into my garage at home, let the dogs out. Got the car up on two jack stand and could find anything. Water on the trans cross member though. Surely it wasn't just AC condenser water. Put the car up semi-level on 4 jack stands, removed fill plug, and trans fluid started coming out. Transmission was clean and full of fluid, the "fluid" I saw must have been AC condenser water mixed with something already in the garage floor at school. Awesome.

Live and learn, I'll be more careful to watch for paranoia when on overnights in the future. At least the tow was covered, well most of it, they had to charge me $2.50 because the distance was over 11 miles. Showered and went to bed finally at about 12:15pm, about 3 hours late.


--Marcus

[OtterEffect]

Wow, that sounds like a pretty rough series of events. So glad nothing was majorly wrong and that all was sorted out for $2.50! ...And hey, you can call it "paranoia" but I see it as more of a testament to how much we care for our cars, and the lengths we are willing to go to ensure their well being :)

[Rovert]

Wow you had one of those days too. I had one in my travels with Trevor. LOL. I got to the airport at 7am all packed up ready for a flight that I accidentally booked for two weeks from now. All about planes. Nothing about my car luckily. Haha

[Imola.ZHP]

Wow, that sounds like a pretty rough series of events. So glad nothing was majorly wrong and that all was sorted out for $2.50! ...And hey, you can call it "paranoia" but I see it as more of a testament to how much we care for our cars, and the lengths we are willing to go to ensure their well being :)

Yeah, how much is an e46 (or equivalent) 6mt going for these days? A couple of grand, right? Better safe than sorry, just wasted a lot of time. The more I think about it, the way the car was sitting in the parking garage at school possibly also had something to do with why the AC condenser water was dripping so far back. Talked to a few guys at work about it and they said their AC's will drip copious amounts of water in similar situations. Memphis is a very humid place, pretty much year round. Perhaps I just haven't ran my AC that hard/long in awhile either.


Wow you had one of those days too. I had one in my travels with Trevor. LOL. I got to the airport at 7am all packed up ready for a flight that I accidentally booked for two weeks from now. All about planes. Nothing about my car luckily. Haha

Yup, one of those days. I left her on the jack stands and stole the Better Half's CR-V. I have to take the new puppy to the vet today for shots anyway and the dogs do not do well in the ZHP. Going to look at putting on my adjustable end-links that have been in my floorboard for several months now as well as re-fill the diff since she is already in the air semi-level. Leaky SOB!

[johnrando]

Rough day Marcus. And Trevor, lol! Did they charge you full fare for the ticket change?

[Rovert]

I'm under special status so I can just switch flights whenever. I do a lot of redirecting so I need that flexibility just like owning a car. But more things kept happening. It was 12 hours of issues. Today I can laugh about it all! LOL

[webster]

Still intrigued how you got such awesome fight privileges...

[bullfrogs_M3]

Let's play.......what is Bullfrog's repair job weekend?

How many repair/maintenance jobs can you spot? (I know, potato quality photo)
http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s674/artimasJC/E63A650A-33CF-4E74-BD8E-F885A10C03B4_zpsme7eb8h1.jpg

[danewilson77]

Cooling system overhaul.

In cabin air filter.

Oil change.

Plugs.

Pullies/belts.

Oil fill gasket.

VANOS.

CCV rebuild (cold weather kit).

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[Vas]

I am more interested in that rear end from the m3.

[NoVAphotog]

Is that an EMP Stewart High Performance Gold Plated Aluminum Injected High Octane Distilled Water Coolant Injected Water Pump™?

[stephenkirsh]

Is that an EMP Stewart High Performance Gold Plated Aluminum Injected High Octane Distilled Water Coolant Injected Water Pump[emoji769]?

I need to get that as a sticker on my rear windshield.

[stephenkirsh]

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Brand new sun shade!

[Johal E32]

^how much did that cost you? I have one from my old E32 but its seen better days...

[bullfrogs_M3]

nice read Dane

Yea, the M3 rear end needs some work. I need to tear it down and rebuild all the bushings on it with new OEM and in some cases maybe some new poly bushings, especially on the main diff housing bracket.

Yes, that is one of those elaborately named stewart pumps. I do like your "short and sweet" name by the way.

[stephenkirsh]

^how much did that cost you? I have one from my old E32 but its seen better days...

I think it was $54 on ECS Tuning. BavAuto has non-OEM versions for $40 I think.

[webster]

The ultimate sun shade from bav auto is sweet and...shady

[danewilson77]

nice read Dane

Yea, the M3 rear end needs some work. I need to tear it down and rebuild all the bushings on it with new OEM and in some cases maybe some new poly bushings, especially on the main diff housing bracket.

Yes, that is one of those elaborately named stewart pumps. I do like your "short and sweet" name by the way.
What did miss?

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[az3579]

nice read Dane

Yea, the M3 rear end needs some work. I need to tear it down and rebuild all the bushings on it with new OEM and in some cases maybe some new poly bushings, especially on the main diff housing bracket.

Yes, that is one of those elaborately named stewart pumps. I do like your "short and sweet" name by the way.

Personally, I do not recommend diff bushings to be poly; I'm severely regretting my choice to get poly bushings for the diff. Way too much noise and "clunking" going on with these bushings. :crying

[coby1]

back seats finally match the fronts (less than perfect fit) but was just glad to close out the 3 year project lol

[ELCID86]

Nice job Mike. What's next?!


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[Hermes]

back seats finally match the fronts (less than perfect fit) but was just glad to close out the 3 year project lol

Dude... I've been debating redoing my interior to match my E21. Your post has rekindled these thoughts :)

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/D0905495-D952-4BC3-BBB6-8C6A63B9298D.jpg

Now I just need to find Recaro herringbone :(

[alexandre]

Oil change with Trevor. Walmart $22.36/5qt Mobil1 0W40 with Mann filter.

Coded 4.0 LCM and some random GM5 stuff.

[danewilson77]

Oil change with Trevor. Walmart $22.36/5qt Mobil1 0W40 with Mann filter.

Coded 4.0 LCM and some random GM5 stuff.

Well done.

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[3ZHP]

Gave the F30 a well needed bath and vacuuming after the 2k road trip.


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[Imola.ZHP]

Yesterday - filled leaky diff.
Today - finally installed adjustable end-links.

I was too lazy to do the whole put the car in the air thing but have the car's suspension loaded and adjust end-links as necessary. I installed them and started with them all the way short. What are the side-effects of short end-links?


--Marcus

[Pip]

Love the M3 seats Mike. Did you do the alcantara yourself or buy a set of the cloth seats?

[gmurphy]

15454

Brand new sun shade!

Nice. I have the same one. But I added a special touch. http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/05/4255348ac91c5b03ad5f9e1d64ed2212.jpg


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[coby1]

Thanks, i did the fabric myself the front i cut the fabric into the oem leather m3 seats the rear i had to make the whole thing with fabric and nappa matte black leather i bought

[Rovert]

Oil change with Trevor. Walmart $22.36/5qt Mobil1 0W40 with Mann filter.

Coded 4.0 LCM and some random GM5 stuff.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/05/b01de91aea9c039dac0651efe4d06e25.jpg

It looks like he got run over by his own car. LOL. And yes there is a jack stand protecting him from being crushed by his own car should the jack fail.

[orange260z]

Nice, looks like you did that before the massive thunderstorms!

Did a brake fluid flush using the bavauto power bleeder last night with my buddy (and partner in e46 crimes) anandoc from e46f. Pedal is now high and firm ( I guess the bmw dot 4 lv is like Viagra for the car) ;)

[cakM3]

Today I signed up my ///M for BMW CCA's Paintless Dent Removal Tech Session Saturday, Sep 20, 2014 to have a few dings removed :) Also registered the ///M for BMW CCA's Undercarriage Tech Session at BMW of Warwick/Inskip RI on October 11th where I will have the tech remove the hex screws holding my rotors on and replace them with new hex screws since they are on there so tight that I can't remove them. Might as well have the techs deal with them instead of me...;)

[Pip]

Thanks, i did the fabric myself the front i cut the fabric into the oem leather m3 seats the rear i had to make the whole thing with fabric and nappa matte black leather i bought

Awesome! I'm assuming it's pretty impossible to get the m print alcantara right? I've thought about having my interior done in the square perforated alcantara like you, but it would probably be cheaper to wait for a set to become available.

[ELCID86]

Swapped ALs in for the Depos that came with it. Hit the shift surround trim with some PD.

15474

15475

Also investigated the install of illuminated shift knob. I need to run to the Shack to get a connector.

And sweated my nads off. 92*

Also repaired my left inop fog. Thanks for the ballast Botond.

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[Hermes]

Awesome! I'm assuming it's pretty impossible to get the m print alcantara right? I've thought about having my interior done in the square perforated alcantara like you, but it would probably be cheaper to wait for a set to become available.

M-Alcantara? Good luck...

I've honestly given up on that idea as it's pretty much impossible to find and the few people that have it don't sell. I looked into new price of the fabric from BMW and got rid of that thought right away (even with my ridiculous discount).

Honestly, I need to find herringbone Recaro fabric anyways for the E21 so I'll just buy a bunch and redo my E46 with it ;)

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/A836A73E-11DC-420B-9B6B-0A13DCC1C67D.jpg

[az3579]

Also repaired my left inop fog. Thanks for the ballast Botond.



Glad I could help. :thumbsup



I've honestly given up on that idea as it's pretty much impossible to find and the few people that have it don't sell. I looked into new price of the fabric from BMW and got rid of that thought right away (even with my ridiculous discount).



This is exactly the struggle I faced with Natural Brown. Insanely hard to come by because nobody wants to get rid of it... :(
After a while I just gave up.

[anandoc]

... anandoc from e46f. Pedal is now high and firm ( I guess the bmw dot 4 lv is like Viagra for the car) ;)

:eyetwitch

[PdZHP]

Replaced my rear brakes and rotors, thanks Ray!

[imola red zhp]

Replaced fuel filter completing my inspection 2.
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[Fenrir]

Dropped a new tune from AA on it and bought the items needed for a ccv delete/catch can install. Gonna knock that out tomorrow or next weekend.

[orange260z]

We just did anandoc's brake fluid tonight. Mine took us 2.5hrs, his we did in just over 1hr. We're getting good at this! :)

[ZHPasta]

Saturday:
Judged a car show in Ft. Lauderdale and although my car wasnt in show, it was one of the few BMW's even around. JDM central. (We did give Best in Show to a sick 1400+ HP Nissan S15 Silvia


Sunday:

Went to local cars and coffee. It was the 1yr anniversary and there were sooo many cars. I showed my car to an e30 owner and explained the ZHP package. Talked with a local e36/e90 M3 owner who currently races IMSA Continental Tire Sportscar Challenge GS class, he liked my car.


Watched my Dolphins actually win, against the Patriots


Bought an e30 on ebay today. :wub


Hope everyone else had a great weekend.

[stephenkirsh]

What's he drive in GS? Just watched them race at Sonoma two weeks afo

[330i ZHP]

congrats on e30 purchase

[ZHPasta]

congrats on e30 purchase
Thanks! Excited to branch out and have something to play with while keeping the ZHP nice and reliable for work commute


What's he drive in GS? Just watched them race at Sonoma two weeks afo

Currently races a Mustang, not sure what team. Name is Billy Johnson, his e36 m3 is for sale

[328ioc]

Swapped ALs in for the Depos that came with it. Hit the shift surround trim with some PD.

15474

15475

Also investigated the install of illuminated shift knob. I need to run to the Shack to get a connector.

And sweated my nads off. 92*

Also repaired my left inop fog. Thanks for the ballast Botond.

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Looks great. What paint was that?

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[quikryptonite]

Installed my H&R 27mm front sway bar on Saturday. It was really quite easy until I lost my 16mm socket. It took about 30 minutes to find it. I only found it after lowering the car back down. It rolled next to the jack where I couldn't see it (But, ironically enough, you can see it in this photo I took before I realized it was lost.)

These wrenches were perfect in 16mm and 18mm sizes.
Pedro's Cone Wrenches (http://www.amazon.com/Pedros-Bicycle-Cone-Wrench-13mm/dp/B000IZGFD8)

I can't tell how much of a difference just the upgraded sway bar made as I replaced the front sway bar links as well, which were in pretty bad shape. The car drives and turns so well right now. It brought a big smile to my face.

http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x428/dcrider48/BMW%20330i%20ZHP/HampRSwayBarInstall_zps41efc7f4.jpg

[johnrando]

Very nice!

[SoCalZman]

Went over to Derbo's so he could show me GT1 and NCSExpert....I WANT! He coded comfort close with remote and turned off "window cancel when door opens" for me while we were in there.

I stumped him with this strange popping noise that my suspension is making under load (braking or starting off). End links? dry bushings? etc. who knows. I think I am going to have to take it in as the noise is getting worse.

Also, I believe we have solved the mystery of BMW's "fix" for the 4k power dip. I will let him explain.

[quikryptonite]

Is your suspension mystery noise a clunk or a true pop? I'm experiencing some dull thunks every once in a while since I installed my sway bar and for the life of me I can't figure it out. I used the H&R supplied bushings and didn't put any lubriant on the surface area that contacts the bar. But, I did put some anti-seize compound on the inside of the brackets that hold the bushings.

Could it be the sway bar just settling in? I checked the sway bar links and they seems to be very secure. I didn't touch anything else while I was under there.

[SoCalZman]

it could be a pop. i could be a clunk. It really is hard to tell. I swear sometimes I can feel it through the flood of the car too. I will be driving the car again this weekend. I can put my phone on the floor with the audio recording and try to get this noise recorded for you guys. Its been happening for awhile now but I feel like its getting louder and happening more often. I don't feel like I am going to fall out from under the car but I think I should figure it out and fix it soon.

One of his guesses was bad end links. Some of the noises coming from under the car were/are pretty loud. Not sure how loud end links can be. Another guess could be dried bushings? The previous owner did replace the CAB before I bought the car. Maybe he did not install them right? I guess I need to get under the car and look around. That is hard to do when you live on a hill and don't own a jack. Haha.

[danewilson77]

Adjusted rake 3/4" up in rear.

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[Transport3r]

I got her a license plate and took her for a drive [emoji4]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/09/889a542d33d76f558b6f5a7bd8cfae40.jpg

[330i ZHP]

installed new iLevel unit on the air system

[az3579]

installed new iLevel unit on the air system

Can it be controlled by an iPhone?

[330i ZHP]

yup, the new unit has an antenna and the system now works from farther away - the old unit stopped working and when it had been - it was only right up close

[az3579]

yup, the new unit has an antenna and the system now works from farther away - the old unit stopped working and when it had been - it was only right up close

Way more convenient. :thumbsup

[Johal E32]

Ordered a bluetooth kit for my car

[stephenkirsh]

I got her a license plate and took her for a drive [emoji4]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/09/889a542d33d76f558b6f5a7bd8cfae40.jpg

Oooo dinan?

[Hornung418]

Oooo dinan?
Jon's old car.

[ELCID86]

Ordered a bluetooth kit for my car

Which one?

[quikryptonite]

it could be a pop. i could be a clunk. It really is hard to tell. I swear sometimes I can feel it through the flood of the car too. I will be driving the car again this weekend. I can put my phone on the floor with the audio recording and try to get this noise recorded for you guys. Its been happening for awhile now but I feel like its getting louder and happening more often. I don't feel like I am going to fall out from under the car but I think I should figure it out and fix it soon.

One of his guesses was bad end links. Some of the noises coming from under the car were/are pretty loud. Not sure how loud end links can be. Another guess could be dried bushings? The previous owner did replace the CAB before I bought the car. Maybe he did not install them right? I guess I need to get under the car and look around. That is hard to do when you live on a hill and don't own a jack. Haha.

My "thunk" turned out to be loose sway bar links. It was pretty loud when hitting bumps or imperfections/pot holes in the road. Good place to start checking for the noise would be to make sure those bad boys are torqued to spec. I tightened mine up and the noise is gone.

[SoCalZman]

Mine isn't coming from potholes but I will check the end links whenever I can get the front end in the air.

[Imola.ZHP]

Had another chip in the less than one year old windshield filled. Sigh. This one is much more visible and still is even after being filled :crying. Nearly 8 years, no chips, past 6 months, two.

[jakksfor20]

Received the last of the parts for the swap. Washed both cars in preps for our trip to TGPR this weekend. Hoping I don't end up having to run my car.


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[Au1994]

Picked her up from the Indy yesterday where I had the H&R Touring Cup kit installed along with a full boat of maintenance/preventative maintenance including the cooling system. I truly admire those that have the skills to do some of these tasks on your own. The fluids I could have handled but the combination of lack of proper tools, skills and time keeps me from attempting anything as in depth as the cooling system and kit installation.

Anyway...Wow! Am I impressed with the Touring Cup kit. Car rides and handles phenomenally. Not to mention the subtle drop that looks just right. I really didn't realize how at ~80k miles the stock shocks were beginning to go b/c she feels like a new car now.

[ELCID86]

Picked her up from the Indy yesterday where I had the H&R Touring Cup kit installed along with a full boat of maintenance/preventative maintenance including the cooling system. I truly admire those that have the skills to do some of these tasks on your own. The fluids I could have handled but the combination of lack of proper tools, skills and time keeps me from attempting anything as in depth as the cooling system and kit installation.

Anyway...Wow! Am I impressed with the Touring Cup kit. Car rides and handles phenomenally. Not to mention the subtle drop that looks just right. I really didn't realize how at ~80k miles the stock shocks were beginning to go b/c she feels like a new car now.

Nice! ANy pics of the drop/stance?

[Au1994]

Nice! ANy pics of the drop/stance?

Thanks! I'll get some up this weekend.

[jwalther]

First trip to my Indy today. Oil change, and a couple of performance related mods.

Got rid of this guy:

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s216/jeffw63/25A9FF7F-EAFA-4DBA-9F19-9CDE21EDE610_zpsznghsx3g.jpg (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/jeffw63/media/25A9FF7F-EAFA-4DBA-9F19-9CDE21EDE610_zpsznghsx3g.jpg.html)

And had this installed:

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s216/jeffw63/BD03F532-0D0E-4907-81E3-B5DB9B4CF4AA_zpsun16co3b.jpg (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/jeffw63/media/BD03F532-0D0E-4907-81E3-B5DB9B4CF4AA_zpsun16co3b.jpg.html)

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s216/jeffw63/471B58CF-56ED-42A4-A029-B6169F71E399_zpsea8o7niw.jpg (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/jeffw63/media/471B58CF-56ED-42A4-A029-B6169F71E399_zpsea8o7niw.jpg.html)

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s216/jeffw63/408844DA-34E6-4D82-A421-FC191269DD8C_zpszrbkrovh.jpg (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/jeffw63/media/408844DA-34E6-4D82-A421-FC191269DD8C_zpszrbkrovh.jpg.html)

[danewilson77]

Nice J

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[ELCID86]

Very! How do you like the drive without CDV? And sound??


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[mbeckel]

First trip to my Indy today. Oil change, and a couple of performance related mods.

Got rid of this guy:

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s216/jeffw63/25A9FF7F-EAFA-4DBA-9F19-9CDE21EDE610_zpsznghsx3g.jpg (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/jeffw63/media/25A9FF7F-EAFA-4DBA-9F19-9CDE21EDE610_zpsznghsx3g.jpg.html)

And had this installed:

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s216/jeffw63/BD03F532-0D0E-4907-81E3-B5DB9B4CF4AA_zpsun16co3b.jpg (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/jeffw63/media/BD03F532-0D0E-4907-81E3-B5DB9B4CF4AA_zpsun16co3b.jpg.html)

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s216/jeffw63/471B58CF-56ED-42A4-A029-B6169F71E399_zpsea8o7niw.jpg (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/jeffw63/media/471B58CF-56ED-42A4-A029-B6169F71E399_zpsea8o7niw.jpg.html)

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s216/jeffw63/408844DA-34E6-4D82-A421-FC191269DD8C_zpszrbkrovh.jpg (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/jeffw63/media/408844DA-34E6-4D82-A421-FC191269DD8C_zpszrbkrovh.jpg.html)
I like it

[NorCal-Dimitri]

Nice, J. You should post a video of your exhaust.

Here's what I did today:

additional grinding on this hanger bolt... hopefully this solves my rubbing.

http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y508/dimitri1337/Mobile%20Uploads/20140911_181714_zpsjfpokeq1.jpg

http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y508/dimitri1337/Mobile%20Uploads/20140911_182107_zps8xrdqbwn.jpg

[jwalther]

CDV delete is a mystical magical transformation. . .no longer feel like a 16 yo newb on the 1-2 shift. I had a short drive home in traffic last night, so really haven't had an opportunity to open up with the new exhaust. The guys at the shop thought it sounded great.

[stephenkirsh]

CDV delete is a mystical magical transformation. . .no longer feel like a 16 yo newb on the 1-2 shift. I had a short drive home in traffic last night, so really haven't had an opportunity to open up with the new exhaust. The guys at the shop thought it sounded great.

Alright. Idiotic question here from some is who can't drive a stick... Why not just start in 2nd? The steptronics do, unless you're speed racer every time.

[danewilson77]

Zero torque starting off in 2nd, unless you rev it to 6000 RPM's.

[Rovert]

That or really slow take off due to a balance of not stalling the engine and unnecessary riding/heating a clutch. I've done it many times when I had something in my hands at a stop and the car was in second but sometimes I'd start off like I was a Pontiac Firefly with half my cylinders missing. LOL

[das boots]

Trucks would best use the 2nd to get the torque and at the same time pick up the speed due to heavy loads.

[webster]

Alright. Idiotic question here from some is who can't drive a stick... Why not just start in 2nd? The steptronics do, unless you're speed racer every time.

Steps also have shorter gearing to provide more torque off idle (3.64 diff)

[Rovert]

Yeah that's right. My 3.62 diff has no problem starting with 2nd compared to a ZHP's 3.07.

[az3579]

Why on earth would Steps start in 2nd gear? This is the first I've heard of this...

[Rovert]

On SMG if you have the shift speed setting to the lowest, S1, the transmission always starts off in 2nd.

My dad's E39 540iA always starts in second if it's in regular "D" but if you put it in sport mode it'll always start in 1st. I assume this method helps smooth out the torque and energy transfer through the torque converter when a lazy and queen like acceleration feel is wanted.

[stephenkirsh]

Steps also have shorter gearing to provide more torque off idle (3.64 diff)

Non zhp auto is "only" 3.46 diff.

Thx for non-flaming info, guys :)

[stephenkirsh]

Yeah that's right. My 3.62 diff has no problem starting with 2nd compared to a ZHP's 3.07.

Default OEM settings.

It's a learning system, though. So if you mash it to the floor every time, it will start off in 1st upon stopping. Just depends on the driver.

I dunno. I drive the auto in manual mode 100% of the time. At a stop it kicks down only to 2nd, which is where I start from unless I tell it to go to 1st.

[cakM3]

I had a short in my HID fog wiring harness on my ///M due to a bad HID ballast on my passenger's side so I replaced the entire HID fog setup with a brand new set from DDM tuning. The light output was amazing….I am still seeing dots as I type this entry…

I became "that guy" with bright HID fogs….and I like it! ;)

[Hornung418]

When will we stop confusing automatic differential ratios with the M3 differential ratio?

Manual: 3.07
Automatic: 3.64
E46 M3: 3.62

Isn't this in the FAQ somewhere?

Sent from my GS3.

[3ZHP]

I got the car back together last Sunday, after sitting dismantled in the garage for weeks. After taking it to work a few days, I kept driving even with the significant chance for rain. This did heighten the justification of a good wash after the drive home in the height of the storm.

With that being said, today it got the much needed wash and for the time being it will stay just like this, until further notice.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/12/cc878768430a1f3545d68209af8cd7c3.jpg


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[Whitexi]

At the dealer for general service.

Wall next door to BMW and see this.

155471554815549

Them miles....

[mbeckel]

At the dealer for general service.

Wall next door to BMW and see this.

155471554815549

Them miles....
That's still brand new!

[Stewbie]

Unicorns are real !

[ELCID86]

New shoes!

15551


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[cakM3]

New shoes!

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Library2/ImageUploadedByTapatalk1410624637138845_zps18725d6 3.jpg


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Looks much better Shawn!!! :thumbsup

as for me... I took my ///M out to Herb Chamber's car and coffee meet this morning and got to clear it's throat on the way back....the ///M feels much better now ;)

[imola red zhp]

New blood and tranny oil. Inspection 2 finally all done....
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[Pip]

New blood and tranny oil. Inspection 2 finally all done....
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/14/e7avusad.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/14/a3y3y8um.jpg

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Nice!! I just need new diff oil and I want to redo the manual fluid with MTL. Then I can claim Inspection 2 is done.

[stephenkirsh]

At the dealer for general service.

Wall next door to BMW and see this.

155471554815549

Them miles....

Think anybody would pay $70k for that? It's epic, but you can find a new M3 for just a little bit more.

[Imola.ZHP]

At the dealer for general service.

Wall next door to BMW and see this.

Them miles....

OMG!

The very first e46 M3 I saw was LSB, I was visiting a friend in Louisville in 2001.

I was such a nerd that I had my friend take a picture of me standing next to it, lol.

[Whitexi]

They also had an 06 carbon black M3 23,000 miles for $50,000.


Same dealer had a 01 Z8 with under 10,000 miles for 150,000. I think it sold because it wasn't there long.

[webster]

50k?! i guess if money isn't a problem...

[330i ZHP]

That m3 has low mileage because no one wanted to get caught driving LSB. Icky color. Too lifeless

[Hornung418]

Not to mention its an 01...you can get an 04 in this color if you truly like the color.

Today I saw another Estoril e46 M3. Guy was a very enthusiastic owner. Unfortunately it had a grey interior...I just don't know why you spend the money on the paint from BMW Individual Program and get a lame ass grey interior. People are crazy. Gimme black, brown, cinnamon, cool M3 cloth...

Anyway, told him to buy shadowline gloss trim and silver cubes to replace his bubbling Titan II interior trim. He's saving up for oem CSL wheels. Car is gorgeous. No pics though as I was enamored with the color (I ran across the parking lot like a lunatic when I saw it rolling in lol) and we talked for a good half hour.

Sent from my GS3.

Edit: current owner is the second. So interior color was out of his control...

[Daddyoh]

Engine oil ($22.60 Walmart 0w-40 M1, haha), tranny and diff fluids @ 97.8k. Feels good to get that behind me, and the shifting is much improved!

[NorCal-Dimitri]

Washed, waxed, sealed, armoralled, and exhaust polished. Am I the only one who takes each wheel off to clean the calipers and barrels for every wash?

http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y508/dimitri1337/Mobile%20Uploads/20140913_101625_zpssleypycj.jpg

https://dl-web.dropbox.com/get/20140913_140533.jpg?_subject_uid=322805826&w=AADV1LhzlZiyLdwnQOp1wpjTjaEtdFljyAM8kgn29KdHvw

[JupiterBMW]

I got her a license plate and took her for a drive [emoji4]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/09/889a542d33d76f558b6f5a7bd8cfae40.jpg

Nice! Speaking of, did you ever send my plate back to me? Hope you're still enjoying her... :thumbsup

[Rovert]

Haha to see someone running across the parking lot just to see a car! That's awesome.

[webster]

Washed, waxed, sealed, armoralled, and exhaust polished. Am I the only one who takes each wheel off to clean the calipers and barrels for every wash?


kudos man, yeah not everyone has the time to jack up the car at each corner and scrub 'er down for every wash. also some of us live in places where it rains more than once a year (jk). i imagine at 18 you have a lot more free time on your hands than those of us with full time job, wives, kids, houses, etc. but your car does look clean! :thumbsup

[330i ZHP]

Nice! Speaking of, did you ever send my plate back to me? Hope you're still enjoying her... :thumbsup

Jon, he sent it to me by accident, so I have been committing crimes all over the east coast - making sure I back into the parking spaces in front of cameras

[gmurphy]

Think anybody would pay $70k for that? It's epic, but you can find a new M3 for just a little bit more.

It's all Dinan'ed up and I wouldn't even pay that much haha :)


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[mbeckel]

It's all Dinan'ed up and I wouldn't even pay that much haha :)


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Now that's saying something!

[mbeckel]

Purchased a new belly pan. Mine decided to self destruct. Hopefully I get it before the meet next weekend

[Imola.ZHP]

They also had an 06 carbon black M3 23,000 miles for $50,000.


Same dealer had a 01 Z8 with under 10,000 miles for 150,000. I think it sold because it wasn't there long.

Every now and then I'll see a Z8 on the Island I live on, its breath-taking, Alpina'd up too.


That m3 has low mileage because no one wanted to get caught driving LSB. Icky color. Too lifeless

Really? I disagree, but to each their own.


Not to mention its an 01...you can get an 04 in this color if you truly like the color.

Today I saw another Estoril e46 M3. Guy was a very enthusiastic owner. Unfortunately it had a grey interior...I just don't know why you spend the money on the paint from BMW Individual Program and get a lame ass grey interior. People are crazy. Gimme black, brown, cinnamon, cool M3 cloth...

Anyway, told him to buy shadowline gloss trim and silver cubes to replace his bubbling Titan II interior trim. He's saving up for oem CSL wheels. Car is gorgeous. No pics though as I was enamored with the color (I ran across the parking lot like a lunatic when I saw it rolling in lol) and we talked for a good half hour.

Sent from my GS3.

Edit: current owner is the second. So interior color was out of his control...

Yeah, thumbs down to grey interior also. I test drove a "regular" 330i before buying my ZHP, it had grey interior I was like "no."


Washed, waxed, sealed, armoralled, and exhaust polished. Am I the only one who takes each wheel off to clean the calipers and barrels for every wash?

I don't think my car has been washed in nearly two months. :shh

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I guess I'm chatty this afternoon. As for me, drove her to work. I still have not yet ordered a new shifter bushing, still have the boot and foam out too, car is crazy dirty and looking ghetto as f, but I live in Memphis so when in Rome.

[jakksfor20]

We took both cars to my test day in the Chump Car at TGPR. Noticed when we left wife's ZHP had no license plate lights. These cars must talk to each other because I finally fixed my reverse lights last week (reverse switch). I remembered tonight hers were broken. Hoping it was just the LED bulbs that have been in there for over a year. Nope!! Wiring in the elephant trunk, but I can't pull the rubber back far enough to temporarily fix it with a butt splice. Thinking I may have to tear the whole trunk lid apart to fix it.:crying:foottap:guns:gun1

[HokieZHP]

Washed, waxed, sealed, armoralled, and exhaust polished. Am I the only one who takes each wheel off to clean the calipers and barrels for every wash?

http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y508/dimitri1337/Mobile%20Uploads/20140913_101625_zpssleypycj.jpg

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I do too now that I bought my new wheels. I don't take them off though. I bought some wheel woolies and I can clean the whole barrel without removing the wheel

[danewilson77]

Michelin A/S 3's for the Mini. Run flats be gone.

[fredo]

Well done, Dane ! I put the same tires on my Mini one year ago. Still very happy with them.

[330i ZHP]

We took both cars to my test day in the Chump Car at TGPR. Noticed when we left wife's ZHP had no license plate lights. These cars must talk to each other because I finally fixed my reverse lights last week (reverse switch). I remembered tonight hers were broken. Hoping it was just the LED bulbs that have been in there for over a year. Nope!! Wiring in the elephant trunk, but I can't pull the rubber back far enough to temporarily fix it with a butt splice. Thinking I may have to tear the whole trunk lid apart to fix it.:crying:foottap:guns:gun1

How would the wiring be bad? due to aftermarket bulbs? or aftermarket trunk? Or previous accident/damage?

[jakksfor20]

How would the wiring be bad? due to aftermarket bulbs? or aftermarket trunk? Or previous accident/damage?

It's somewhat of a known issue from what I read, with the e46. I found a thread on it on the first page of the lighting section over on e46f. Over time the wires will break due to just opening and closing the trunk, apparently.


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[ELCID86]

Studs, spacers and oil drain hole door installed.

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[webster]

Nice shawn. Looking good.

[WOLFN8TR]

Am I the only one who takes each wheel off to clean the calipers and barrels for every wash?

http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y508/dimitri1337/Mobile%20Uploads/20140913_101625_zpssleypycj.jpg

https://dl-web.dropbox.com/get/20140913_140533.jpg?_subject_uid=322805826&w=AADV1LhzlZiyLdwnQOp1wpjTjaEtdFljyAM8kgn29KdHvw

Dimitri you NEED to get a set of these!! I can clean the entire rim with them on the car. :thumbsup



Griot's Garage 15704 Micro Fiber Wheel Wand, (Pack of 2) by Griot's Garage http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004YMRIC8/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_r179tb0GCHW5C

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[TheFinanceGuy]

Bought a OBDII Scan tool to use with DashCommand (via affiliate link).

[alexandre]

Cleaned her up! It had been a month...

Wheels before with sonax acting:

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After scrub and rinse:

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[ELCID86]

Nice! I just got a box of Sonax delivered from Phil. Love that stuff.


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[stephenkirsh]

So I clean my wheels the old OLD fashioned way. Is sonax really that much better?

[webster]

So I clean my wheels the old OLD fashioned way. Is sonax really that much better?

Yes.

[Rovert]

Sonax doesn't take off baked on brake dust and grime if you haven't cleaned it for a month like Alex. He failed to to mention that he used a hammer and chisel to make his wheels look that way. LOL

[az3579]

So I clean my wheels the old OLD fashioned way. Is sonax really that much better?

There is no way on this green earth I would EVER clean wheels without either BMW Wheel Cleaner or Sonax (pretty much the same product) ever again. Yes, it's that good.


Sonax doesn't take off baked on brake dust and grime if you haven't cleaned it for a month like Alex. He failed to to mention that he used a hammer and chisel to make his wheels look that way. LOL

There have been times I haven't cleaned my wheels for a month and the wheel cleaner handled it like a CHAMP. Everything came off. :thumbsup

[Imola.ZHP]

There have been times I haven't cleaned my wheels for a month and the wheel cleaner handled it like a CHAMP. Everything came off. :thumbsup

Including any wax that may have been on the wheels?

[alexandre]

There is no way on this green earth I would EVER clean wheels without either BMW Wheel Cleaner or Sonax (pretty much the same product) ever again. Yes, it's that good.



There have been times I haven't cleaned my wheels for a month and the wheel cleaner handled it like a CHAMP. Everything came off. :thumbsup

The way I do it is spray the Sonax before I do the rinse and dry on my car, and then, use this big-ass brush (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001GJ3DZS) with my remaining soapy water bucket to clean up the wheels. The Sonax loosens up the brake dust, and the brush cleans everything very well. It's taken a beating due to the 135M design, but it still works very well. Takes me ~10 mins to do all 4 corners.

[SoCalZman]

Do you guys clean the inside of the wheels too? On mine the horizontal part behind the spokes is pretty dark. Not even sure there is paint left there.

[ELCID86]

Do you guys clean the inside of the wheels too? On mine the horizontal part behind the spokes is pretty dark. Not even sure there is paint left there.

Yea, the barrels. May take some elbow grease + if they haven't been done in a while. You need a longer conical brush.


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[mbeckel]

Installed the new belly pan. Not very glorious, but needed

[ELCID86]

SSK came in. Need to schedule install.

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[alexandre]

Do you guys clean the inside of the wheels too? On mine the horizontal part behind the spokes is pretty dark. Not even sure there is paint left there.

I try but it's a lot of trouble. I just do it thoroughly when I swap for winters (so every 6 months) or whenever they're off for maintenance and I have the time.

[Vas]

Ordered some chrome bulbs for the turn signals.

[ELCID86]

New interior lighting, c-pillars and freshly painted rear deck.

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[SoCalZman]

That looks so good. I have the can of paint in my room I just need to get the motivation to go repaint mine too.

[stephenkirsh]

Just spray painted it...?

[ELCID86]

Duplicolor. https://www.duplicolor.com/products/vinylFabricCoating/


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[jwalther]

Hardtop Install Kit.

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s216/jeffw63/B2AB7422-A7B0-48CB-9F98-9A288DA8C073_zpsapegr2sz.jpg (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/jeffw63/media/B2AB7422-A7B0-48CB-9F98-9A288DA8C073_zpsapegr2sz.jpg.html)

[az3579]

Including any wax that may have been on the wheels?

I don't wax my wheels.


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[Whammy]

Ordering a voltage regulator as mine is crapping out.

[das boots]

Ordering a voltage regulator as mine is crapping out.

What are your symptoms?

[ELCID86]

Representing.

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[danewilson77]

Nice Shawn.

The friendliest forum on the planet.

[az3579]

I'll just leave this here.

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[mbeckel]

I'll just leave this here.

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[ELCID86]

I'll just leave this here.

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That's what I'm talkin bout!


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[mbeckel]

I have another bucket list item. I wanna race pikes peak! Either with my zhp or an E46 M3

[OtterEffect]

:drool amazing condition.. but what's up with the headrests? Do you tilt them forward to ease with the install?

[Whammy]

What are your symptoms?

Constant flickering of lights, 1.0v+ voltage swings, and engine running rough at times at idle.


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DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!

[Fenrir]

Shot the exhaust video for you guys. It's up in the review section. Do try to ignore that it's a bit of a train wreck lol. Also updated the my AFE exhaust review. Same section.

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?14079-Active-Autowerke-Exhaust-video-review-with-AFE-stage-1-update.

[SoCalZman]

Shot the exhaust video for you guys. It's up in the review section. Do try to ignore that it's a bit of a train wreck lol. Also updated the my AFE exhaust review. Same section.

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?14079-Active-Autowerke-Exhaust-video-review-with-AFE-stage-1-update.

Wow. Very nice sounding exhaust


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[Fenrir]

Wow. Very nice sounding exhaust


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Thanks :)

[az3579]

That's what I'm talkin bout!




DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!

Thanks guys. It's been a loooooooooooong time coming!
Right Brettski????? I don't have to ask you to swap anymore every time I see you. :biggrin


:drool amazing condition.. but what's up with the headrests? Do you tilt them forward to ease with the install?

Because Euro!
They actually just happened to end up like that, but I usually keep them tilted forward anyway because I like the way it looks.


Shot the exhaust video for you guys. It's up in the review section. Do try to ignore that it's a bit of a train wreck lol. Also updated the my AFE exhaust review. Same section.

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?14079-Active-Autowerke-Exhaust-video-review-with-AFE-stage-1-update.

That exhaust sounds really good with that intake. If I had to ditch my TSE3 then this would be my next choice. :thumbsup

[jwalther]

Installed the windscreen today with the arrival of cooler weather.

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s216/jeffw63/F0E946C1-6473-4BCF-BC46-D039029B3040_zps6f5l36q4.jpg (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/jeffw63/media/F0E946C1-6473-4BCF-BC46-D039029B3040_zps6f5l36q4.jpg.html)

[johnrando]

Looks great BP! Very nice Jwalther.

[SoCalZman]

car is at the mechanic to find out the "popping" noise coming from under the car. Mechanic couldnt recreate it last time but I threw him in the passenger seat to take him around the block and half way around he said "oh, ok yeah something isnt right. We can go back now. I will call you."

[danewilson77]

I keep my headrests tilted forward as well.

[Rovert]

Me too. The closer the headrest is to your head in a collision, the safer your neck will be. How do I know? Refer to posts I made at the end of January this year. LOL

[sillieidiot]

Me too. The closer the headrest is to your head in a collision, the safer your neck will be. How do I know? Refer to posts I made at the end of January this year. LOL

yep i do too for the same reasons. that's what i was taught.

[az3579]

I keep my headrests tilted forward as well.


Me too. The closer the headrest is to your head in a collision, the safer your neck will be. How do I know? Refer to posts I made at the end of January this year. LOL


yep i do too for the same reasons. that's what i was taught.

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[OtterEffect]

So just went out and looked at my car, turns out my headrests are equally forward :p it just looked weird from that angle I guess. My head is supported by the headrest at all times when driving.


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[SoCalZman]

the popping noise (see my thread for actual noise. I will update there as well) was my "subframe bolts". They were a little loose apparently. Very odd. I assume they mean the front subframe because thats where the noise was coming from but I will find out when I pick up the car this evening. Any idea how that could hapen?

[az3579]

the popping noise (see my thread for actual noise. I will update there as well) was my "subframe bolts". They were a little loose apparently. Very odd. I assume they mean the front subframe because thats where the noise was coming from but I will find out when I pick up the car this evening. Any idea how that could hapen?

Not torqued down properly to begin with and eventually come loose. That is the only way they back out...
Perhaps the subframe was removed at some point during or previous to your ownership.

[SoCalZman]

Not torqued down properly to begin with and eventually come loose. That is the only way they back out...
Perhaps the subframe was removed at some point during or previous to your ownership.

Yeah maybe, Cant think of why. I have looked pretty closely around the car and never noticed anything that looks like accident repair or anything strange like that. I will be asking the mechanic lots of questions.

[stephenkirsh]

Has the oil pan gasket ever been changed? I think you have to take the subframe off to do that, right?

[SoCalZman]

Well I have to take everything I said back that I got from the mechanics wife over the phone. I spoke with the mechanic directly and he said no, the bolts were not loose at all. They put the car up on a lift that goes under the wheels and then turned the front wheels to hone in on the sound. It was the subframe, but I am not sure exactly how it was making the noise. He said they reset the subframe and its bolts and the car is completely silent now for the first time since I have owned it. Very happy, and he only charged me an hour of labor.

[OtterEffect]

Awesome mechanic! Glad you got it sorted out, and that it was nothing serious!

Today she got a much, much.........much needed wash. There is major construction where I work so the employee parking has just about as much dust in the air as it has oxygen.
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[Johnmadd]

Just bought some 195/65/14 Nitto winter tires for the e30, next is full front suspension rebuild including fresh Bilstein sport shocks around... that's next weekend tho :)

[brettbimmer]

Just bought some 195/65/14 Nitto winter tires for the e30, next is full front suspension rebuild including fresh Bilstein sport shocks around... that's next weekend tho :)

Sounds good Maddman! Hope the rebuild goes well.

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[johnrando]

Looks good Otter. Looking forward to the results John.

[az3579]

Awesome mechanic! Glad you got it sorted out, and that it was nothing serious!

Today she got a much, much.........much needed wash. There is major construction where I work so the employee parking has just about as much dust in the air as it has oxygen.
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Let me reiterate:
I love your car.