What did you do for your ZHP/ BMW / MINI today? #2 [Archive] - Page 42 - BMW E46 330 ZHP For Sale Forum

stephenkirsh

09-24-2014, 06:12 PM

mbeckel

09-24-2014, 06:32 PM

So um... The owner of the company I bought my ZHP from in October last year showed up at my work today and threatened to sue me if I don't take down the 2/5 rating I gave his business on Yelp. Wtf.

I argued with him for about 7 minutes that I wasn't malicious or lying and that he really was a sleaze ball before I gave up. Completely creeped out.

Checking with my local police about what I can do and at what level does he cross into illegal actions.

Checked yelp today. Somebody else posted 6 weeks ago that he contacted him about suing over a bad yelp review. Looks like this guy is a complete but job.
He has no legal action he can take upon you for your yelp review. It's a complete scare tactic. I've been threatened like that in the past. You can actually take legal action against him for threatening you, but it's not worth your time or effort. Don't let him bully you around buddy.

stephenkirsh

09-24-2014, 06:38 PM

OtterEffect

09-24-2014, 06:44 PM

Oh I'm not worried about any legal action from him. He's got nothing. It's a joke. I'm just creeped out by the fact that he tracked down where I work (not like that's hard these days...) and confronted me. He has my personal info, like where I live.

That's definitely a bit unsettling. I'd be worried about him slashing my tires or something :eek :mafia

mbeckel

09-24-2014, 06:44 PM

Oh I'm not worried about any legal action from him. He's got nothing. It's a joke. I'm just creeped out by the fact that he tracked down where I work (not like that's hard these days...) and confronted me. He has my personal info, like where I live.
Without proof of any sorts, it'll be difficult to take legal action against him. But once you have that, you can make him pay. He seems like a bag of douche. If you were in Texas and he set foot on your property, you are the law (to a certain point)! Those encounters are exciting for me, I never feel bad for throwing hands on a-holes that harass me to a point where they show up at my place of residence. Good luck with this idiot man.

cakM3

09-24-2014, 06:45 PM

Oh I'm not worried about any legal action from him. He's got nothing. It's a joke. I'm just creeped out by the fact that he tracked down where I work (not like that's hard these days...) and confronted me. He has my personal info, like where I live.

If you can Stephen, add to your review how he harassed you on your review and give him a lower rating as a result.

Maybe even get a restraining order against him....

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mbeckel

09-24-2014, 06:46 PM

If you can Stephen, add to your review how he harassed you on your review and give him a lower rating as a result.

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+1

HockeyGoon

09-24-2014, 06:49 PM

Cleaned her completely out for D-day tomorrow ;) muhahahahah

stephenkirsh

09-24-2014, 07:56 PM

Without proof of any sorts, it'll be difficult to take legal action against him. But once you have that, you can make him pay. He seems like a bag of douche. If you were in Texas and he set foot on your property, you are the law (to a certain point)! Those encounters are exciting for me, I never feel bad for throwing hands on a-holes that harass me to a point where they show up at my place of residence. Good luck with this idiot man.

I do have CCTV video from him showing up at my work. It doesn't prove anything beyond him being there, but it's a good start should things escalate. I don't plan on any legal action at this point.

If you can Stephen, add to your review how he harassed you on your review and give him a lower rating as a result.

Maybe even get a restraining order against him....

I'm debating if I should update the review or not. It'll only escalate things with him. Clearly he's mentally unstable in some way. Not sure I want to deal w/ that. I believe my current review was a strong warning for any prospective customers. His whole deal was "go read your review and change it, because you'll see how manipulative it is." Today I went and read it again and I wouldn't change anything I said on there; I said he's a sleazy sales guy and told future customers to do their homework on buying a car like I did.

I'll be talking to the local police tomorrow about what the next steps are. Restraining order was definitely already on my mind.

danewilson77

09-25-2014, 05:03 AM

cakM3

09-25-2014, 05:16 AM

... I'll be talking to the local police tomorrow about what the next steps are. Restraining order was definitely already on my mind.

I would get this if I were you just to have another measure of protection. If this asshat violates the restraining order then all you have to do is call the police and get him arrested. Sounds like this guy seriously needs to learn a lesson.....what a complete douche! :facepalm

Whammy

09-25-2014, 06:52 AM

Brought the ZHP to the dealer for the airbag recall. Got a F30 320i as a loaner. What a boring, quiet, underwhelming car.

cakM3

09-25-2014, 07:04 AM

Brought the ZHP to the dealer for the airbag recall. Got a F30 320i as a loaner. What a boring, quiet, underwhelming car.

Nice to see people getting starting to get their airbag recall done! Both of mine are scheduled for this upcoming Tuesday

stephenkirsh

09-25-2014, 07:14 AM

Brought the ZHP to the dealer for the airbag recall. Got a F30 320i as a loaner. What a boring, quiet, underwhelming car.

I test drove one back when I had my 325. Couldn't agree more. It was just as fast (or slow?) as my 325 and was bigger and sloppier.

NoVAphotog

09-25-2014, 07:17 AM

Brought the ZHP to the dealer for the airbag recall. Got a F30 320i as a loaner. What a boring, quiet, underwhelming car.

Ugh...not looking forward to this tomorrow...was there any opportunity for choice or is it just all setup for you?

az3579

09-25-2014, 07:20 AM

I can't see the issue, guys. It's a day you don't have to put miles on your own car. :dunno

NoVAphotog

09-25-2014, 07:25 AM

I can't see the issue, guys. It's a day you don't have to put miles on your own car. :dunno

I'm just being nitpicky, BP! Part of me is looking forward to it for this reason and to see if there are ANY pros to the newer car.

Whammy

09-25-2014, 07:29 AM

I test drove one back when I had my 325. Couldn't agree more. It was just as fast (or slow?) as my 325 and was bigger and sloppier.

:word:

Ugh...not looking forward to this tomorrow...was there any opportunity for choice or is it just all setup for you?

Already set up. No choice sadly. However, I would have wanted a manual and they do not have that.

cakM3

09-25-2014, 07:34 AM

I'm just being nitpicky, BP! Part of me is looking forward to it for this reason and to see if there are ANY pros to the newer car.

Always nice to see how the newer car drives and looks but in the end.... I'm always glad to be behind the wheel of my E46's....

az3579

09-25-2014, 07:36 AM

I'm just being nitpicky, BP! Part of me is looking forward to it for this reason and to see if there are ANY pros to the newer car.

Loaners most definitely aren't the cars to "check out". They're usually bare and only have the essential options for the region, such as iPod/aux and heated seats if in a cold climate in the winter.

I got lucky once and got a pretty fully loaded X1. It was Alpine White on Oyster, and had some extra packages including Premium Package, navigation, and some kind of X package. Getting a fully loaded one is a rarity around here though.

Whammy

09-25-2014, 07:37 AM

az3579

09-25-2014, 07:40 AM

I truthfully think BMW has to some extent lost their way. They are not the driver cars they use to be. I want cars that drive and have less technology, not more.

Also, all of the additional models BMW is producing is stupid. The whole GT stuff is crap.

Without all that fluff, we can't have enthusiast cars. No money = no fun cars.
You've got to have the fluff to have the fun.

cakM3

09-25-2014, 07:41 AM

I truthfully think BMW has to some extent lost their way. They are not the driver cars they use to be. I want cars that drive and have less technology, not more.

I would say Audi has passed BMW here in this regard...

Also, all of the additional models BMW is producing is stupid. The whole GT stuff is crap.

I have to completely agree with you here :thumbsup

NoVAphotog

09-25-2014, 07:47 AM

Loaners most definitely aren't the cars to "check out". They're usually bare and only have the essential options for the region, such as iPod/aux and heated seats if in a cold climate in the winter.

I meant..."check out" in the sense that I am staying positive in the face of adversity (leaving my baby in the hands of stealership)! I "checked out" the 4's awhile ago and would test drive the M235 for a more serious comparison.

NoVAphotog

09-25-2014, 07:50 AM

Always nice to see how the newer car drives and looks but in the end.... I'm always glad to be behind the wheel of my E46's....

:fistpump

NoVAphotog

09-25-2014, 08:02 AM

I would say Audi has passed BMW here in this regard...

I have to completely agree with you here :thumbsup
Drove my cousins 2015 S6 over the weekend...was very fun. Felt similar to the 435i, even though they aren't really competitors. It was so (read: dangerously) quick and the modern features really are crazy, built in WiFi, heads up display, the list goes on...

A lot of them just distracted me from the driving, turned most of them off.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/25/544505a100aee7c6d573fbd043b63b33.jpg

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/25/25c52ffed7b519947772bc29a20b73eb.jpg

Whammy

09-25-2014, 08:15 AM

Without all that fluff, we can't have enthusiast cars. No money = no fun cars.
You've got to have the fluff to have the fun.

Agree to disagree to some extent. Specially when it comes to the technology in our car.

I would say Audi has passed BMW here in this regard...

I have to completely agree with you here :thumbsup

Maybe but hard to say. My bro has a '13 A4 and I hated driving it. Could not find the clutch engagement pedal, sloppy steering, and an overall underwhelming car. My 11yr old ZHP was far and wide better than his overpriced VW.

slater

09-25-2014, 08:24 AM

you have to acknowledge that audi does a dang good job with build quality and makes a very safe, comfortable vehicle. but for the most part, they are not "driver's cars" in the sense that, say, a ZHP is.

my dad has a B7 RS4 cab and that thing is a beast - probably the best car audi/quattro has ever made (not the cab, but the B7 RS4 in general).

peter

Whammy

09-25-2014, 08:32 AM

stephenkirsh

09-25-2014, 08:40 AM

Who needs wifi in a car... It's the same 4g signal you get on your phone...

cakM3

09-25-2014, 08:41 AM

I have driven the Audi R8 and have found this car very fun to drive. As for myself, if I were to get an Audi.... it would be the RS 4 :)

slater

09-25-2014, 08:50 AM

Slater,

I should have also stated, when driving the A4, I compared it to my '05 E46 325i I used to own. My 325i I felt was still better than his A4. BMW's design and attention to detail is far better than Audi, even to this day. My ZHP is just a more fine tuned version.

Build quality, yes Audi has done a good job. Attention to detail however still lacks a lot IMO.

i agree. the ZHPs i own were a welcome change from many years of audi ownership (i've had 7). i do all of my own work, so i really notice and appreciate a lot of engineering details that just seem to make good sense.

AWD and turbocharging tend to complicate audi's, and make them more difficult to work on (they're still not that bad), but the ZHP is the easiest and nicest car to work on that i've ever owned.

and the rechargeable flashlight is awesome.

peter

slater

09-25-2014, 08:56 AM

I have driven the Audi R8 and have found this car very fun to drive. As for myself, if I were to get an Audi.... it would be the RS 4 :)

yes, the B7 RS4 is a very nice car.

refined? check.
seriously responsive V8 with awesome growl? check.
good brakes? check.
surprisingly little body roll? check.
good turn-in? check. (wait, this IS an AUDI we're talking about, right????)
nice seats? check.
room for 5? check.
good fuel economy? chec...ha! nope.

i have had some good seat time in my dad's RS4 cab, and it really is the Only Audi I Would Ever Own If I Was To Own Another Audi (OAIWEOIIWTOAA). in sedan form, naturally (if we got the Avant in north america then i would naturally prefer that).

peter

cakM3

09-25-2014, 09:03 AM

yes, the B7 RS4 is a very nice car.

refined? check.
seriously responsive V8 with awesome growl? check.
good brakes? check.
surprisingly little body roll? check.
good turn-in? check. (wait, this IS an AUDI we're talking about, right????)
nice seats? check.
room for 5? check.
good fuel economy? chec...ha! nope.

i have had some good seat time in my dad's RS4 cab, and it really is the Only Audi I Would Ever Own If I Was To Own Another Audi (OAIWEOIIWTOAA). in sedan form, naturally (if we got the Avant in north america then i would naturally prefer that).

peter

Wouldn't that be nice Peter! Anyway, I will be just as happy driving another sedan but in RS 4 flavor ;)

az3579

09-25-2014, 10:41 AM

Agree to disagree to some extent. Specially when it comes to the technology in our car.

I was specifically referring to having all those "fluff" models, like the X1, X4, 3/4/5GT, etc. These cars are necessary for BMW to make money because apparently that's why they built them, to make more money. If all they did was make cars to suit enthusiasts, then they'd be out of business.

Main consumers want technology, so even in that department, it's necessary. They have to compete with the competitors to survive. If they can't appeal to the masses with technology, then BMW would become irrelevant as nobody in that price range would buy them.

So, BMW... build whatever the heck you want, just keep making enthusiast cars as well.

Tenoch

09-25-2014, 03:42 PM

Last night I had some free time and decided to restore my headlights instead on buying new lenses. I used the 3M restoration kit.

https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1360x680q90/674/QP1CZa.jpg

Also, on Monday I got my FOB shell from eBay and I tried an idea I had in mind:
Have a key shop cut the blank FOB style key and transfer whatever components made the valet key work into the empty FOB shell.

When I purchased my ZHP it only came with the FOB key so I went to the dealer and tried to buy the service key but that key was no longer available so my options were another FOB for ~$250 or a valet for ~$45.
Since I just wanted a spare, I purchased the valet.
Once I got the valet key, I was concerned about it. The material seemed fragile, and when I lock/unlocked the car or turn the engine, I felt like it was going to break any minute.
I went on eBay, found a pair of blank FOB style shell for $9 and below is a collage of what I did.

I haven't use it as much as my FOB key, but so far it's been working without any issues; locks, unlocks and starts the engine.

https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/602x802q90/661/tycl7C.jpg

echo46

09-25-2014, 05:01 PM

Missed my orient blue Zhp today.

WOLFN8TR

09-25-2014, 05:08 PM

The Dent Guy just came out and removed ALL the door dings in my car! :happyspidey

echo46

09-25-2014, 05:15 PM

Curious, what did he/she charge? Was it Dent Wizard?

OtterEffect

09-25-2014, 05:50 PM

Looks like I missed the Audi discussion... Well i already typed this out so hopefully I won't offend anyone by posting anyways :shift
I owned an Audi prior to my ZHP. With that car, driving was something that had to be done. In my ZHP, driving is it's own event. Sure, my Audi had a bombproof interior (17 yrs old, not a rattle, not a scratch, not even the slightest imperfection), but the steering was numb, weighted maybe.. But numb, the drivetrain didn't make sexy noises, over 60% of the cars weight was in front of the dash, and the exhaust didn't bang crackle or pop. It was a great car sure.. But not a special one. I have driven modern Audis as well and it's been the same experience across the board. I'd love to get behind the wheel of anything with an S badge, (hopefully that would be a different story), but as disappointing as it may be to see BMW aim their cars at the more average (non enthusiast) consumers, I don't quite feel that they have "lost their direction". Maybe they are doing more things differently and following the consumer market more, but the DNA we love still runs rampant within the company. A new era maybe, the end of 'bimmers' I doubt it :)

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az3579

09-25-2014, 05:59 PM

... but as disappointing as it may be to see BMW aim their cars at the more average (non enthusiast) consumers, I don't quite feel that they have "lost their direction". Maybe they are doing more things differently and following the consumer market more, but the DNA we love still runs rampant within the company. A new era maybe, the end of 'bimmers' I doubt it :)

Well said, John. My thoughts exactly.

Rovert

09-25-2014, 06:42 PM

Today I drove the ///M how it was supposed to since I couldn't use a jet...arghhh. I don't know if I should be sharing any details but think "The Hire". I was given a get out to jail budget and to use my common sense. My business partners operate at such a different level that it's ridiculous what we do to attain our goal. Makes life friggen awesome!

Whammy

09-25-2014, 07:20 PM

Got the car back! Woohoo

And got an estimate to replace the oil pan gasket :blink

WOLFN8TR

09-25-2014, 07:25 PM

Curious, what did he/she charge? Was it Dent Wizard?

Nope. These guys.

http://dentguyslasvegas.mymobilebuilder.com

He removed 7 door dings for $200. It took him 1 1/2 hours. He was the owner and he was really good at what he does. You can't even tell where they were!

Rovert

09-25-2014, 07:25 PM

That's an amazing price!

WOLFN8TR

09-25-2014, 07:27 PM

Ya I was happy. I got a slight discount paying with cash.

johnrando

09-25-2014, 07:37 PM

If you want, set up a new thread on Audi and let's keep this thread about our BMWs. As for mine, washed it and pulled a huge screw out of the tire with fortunately no air loss.

Avetiso

09-25-2014, 11:00 PM

Washed and hooned.

echo46

09-26-2014, 02:47 AM

Wow, great price for that much work, pics of the finished product?

NoVAphotog

09-26-2014, 03:56 AM

Dropping her off for airbag recall...

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/26/ff4f859223be8c1170d9b52f4fc7131b.jpg

From 3 to 5...

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/26/9cdc780172a42001007ed856868fcb65.jpg

TigerTater

09-26-2014, 04:34 AM

How does that work? They automatically give you a loaner or do you have to schedule it?is there a charge for it, time limit?

az3579

09-26-2014, 05:32 AM

How does that work? They automatically give you a loaner or do you have to schedule it?is there a charge for it, time limit?

You have to ask for one. They will ask you to bring it back ASAP. Typically you can have it for a day and not get charged for it. If you need to keep it for a second day, they may charge you for using it for a 2nd day. The dealer I got a loaner from asked for $50 if I needed to keep it a second day. I just returned it right at opening the next day and the fee wasn't charged.

NoVAphotog

09-26-2014, 05:50 AM

How does that work? They automatically give you a loaner or do you have to schedule it?is there a charge for it, time limit?

When I called to schedule the airbag replacement I "Requested a Loaner" and at drop off they set you up with one. As far as choice and restrictions, BMW of Sterling didn't seem to care...well at least the guy at the Loaner desk. He saw my ZHP and was like "Maaaaaaaaannnnnn...we have a couple 3 series hybrids....I can't give you those. It's not right. Take a 5. Not the best, but better than the others."

24 hours to return it after the work is completed before any fees. Refill the gas you used. And the rest is common sense, don't take it on a roadtrip, etc.

fredo

09-26-2014, 05:56 AM

Lucky you, guys. In my 10 years of BMW ownership, I've never enjoyed a loaner.

az3579

09-26-2014, 05:58 AM

When I called to schedule the airbag replacement I "Requested a Loaner" and at drop off they set you up with one. As far as choice and restrictions, BMW of Sterling didn't seem to care...well at least the guy at the Loaner desk. He saw my ZHP and was like "Maaaaaaaaannnnnn...we have a couple 3 series hybrids....I can't give you those. It's not right. Take a 5. Not the best, but better than the others."

24 hours to return it after the work is completed before any fees. Refill the gas you used. And the rest is common sense, don't take it on a roadtrip, etc.

Honestly, I would have taken the 3er Hybrid... 306hp! I assume the 5er is a 528i?
If it's a 535i then yeah, you probably got the better car.

fredo

09-26-2014, 06:01 AM

From 3 to 5...

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/26/9cdc780172a42001007ed856868fcb65.jpg

Makes sense now. I thought you meant: I can drive this car from 3 pm to 5 pm. :biggrin

NoVAphotog

09-26-2014, 06:13 AM

Honestly, I would have taken the 3er Hybrid... 306hp! I assume the 5er is a 528i?
If it's a 535i then yeah, you probably got the better car.

Hmm...I was unaware of the ActiveHybrids, I'll ask the guy if that's what he meant on return. Probably for the best, don't need any temptations with a loaner. And yeah, it's the 528i with the Luxury package. I don't mind it, I'm enjoying the creature comforts. I missed my ZHP the second I pulled off the lot though. Was doing the phantom clutch foot twitch for awhile...but sitting in traffic was easier in "Comfort" mode. Just glides along, engine shutting off here and there lol

NoVAphotog

09-26-2014, 06:14 AM

Makes sense now. I thought you meant: I can drive this car from 3 pm to 5 pm. :biggrin

:rofl

Were my pictures not showing up? I can't see them in Chrome on my work computer, but they show up on Tapatalk...

TigerTater

09-26-2014, 06:18 AM

You have to ask for one. They will ask you to bring it back ASAP. Typically you can have it for a day and not get charged for it. If you need to keep it for a second day, they may charge you for using it for a 2nd day. The dealer I got a loaner from asked for $50 if I needed to keep it a second day. I just returned it right at opening the next day and the fee wasn't charged.

When I called to schedule the airbag replacement I "Requested a Loaner" and at drop off they set you up with one. As far as choice and restrictions, BMW of Sterling didn't seem to care...well at least the guy at the Loaner desk. He saw my ZHP and was like "Maaaaaaaaannnnnn...we have a couple 3 series hybrids....I can't give you those. It's not right. Take a 5. Not the best, but better than the others."

24 hours to return it after the work is completed before any fees. Refill the gas you used. And the rest is common sense, don't take it on a roadtrip, etc.

Thanks for the info! Ive never done it before, try to stay away from the dealer if I can. Too much eye candy

NoVAphotog

09-26-2014, 06:25 AM

Thanks for the info! Ive never done it before, try to stay away from the dealer if I can. Too much eye candy

No problem, I'll update upon return the other end of the process as well. But so far it's pretty straightforward.

fredo

09-26-2014, 06:42 AM

:rofl

Were my pictures not showing up? I can't see them in Chrome on my work computer, but they show up on Tapatalk...

I can see your pics on my iPad.

NoVAphotog

09-26-2014, 06:43 AM

I can see your pics on my iPad.

:thumbsup

ELCID86

09-26-2014, 06:49 AM

I don't see them (vpn)

Pip

09-26-2014, 11:53 AM

Got a car wash at lunch :) so much better now.

gmurphy

09-26-2014, 12:49 PM

Cleaned her completely out for D-day tomorrow ;) muhahahahah

D-Day?

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TWong1200

09-26-2014, 02:00 PM

Dropped off inner barrels and lips at powder coater yesterday. Received new custom made center caps too. Once I decide on color for the center faces, I'll drop them off along with the caps for powder coating
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/26/8a23ebb57fe6dc6d72936a02ac360a8f.jpg

Also washed and started polishing the much neglected E36.

JupiterBMW

09-26-2014, 03:06 PM

...as disappointing as it may be to see BMW aim their cars at the more average (non enthusiast) consumers, I don't quite feel that they have "lost their direction". Maybe they are doing more things differently and following the consumer market more, but the DNA we love still runs rampant within the company. A new era maybe, the end of 'bimmers' I doubt it :)
Honestly, this quote kind of bugs me a little. I think many of you have lost the right perspective. Yes, while the Mafia is built around folks that love the E46 for the driving dynamics, that doesn't make someone like my wife a "non enthusiast". She sees, points out, and enjoys all sorts of BMW models as much as anyone here. Does she know all the paint colors? Can she point out an LCI model vs. a pre-LCI... No... But that doesn't make her a non-enthusiast.

Also, just because most consumers are skilled in driving dynamics like many of you here, again, that doesn't make them non-enthusiasts. Some people are enthusiasts strictly for the lush and luxury of the 7 series, as where others are Dinan/Alpina/Motorsport junkies... There are a lot of guys on the X forums that are a very different crowd than the people here, but they're still 'enthusiasts' about whatever model/trim level they own. I met a girl about a year ago at a launch party for the A3 sedan and she had recently leased a brand new Alpine White F30 328i. It was a total stripped model, but she still loved the car, and that's all that matters here...

Just because we don't all have the same interests in BMW models or styles, doesn't mean we aren't all enthusiasts... Its a love for the marque, not a specific generation or model.

Ok, just wanted to get that off my chest. I dislike when new BMWs get bashed.

If you want, set up a new thread on Audi and let's keep this thread about our BMWs.
Thank you!

ELCID86

09-26-2014, 03:31 PM

I had to google this: LCI = life cycle impulse- mid cycle face lift of the car.

NoVAphotog

09-26-2014, 05:10 PM

Honestly, this quote kind of bugs me a little. I think many of you have lost the right perspective. Yes, while the Mafia is built around folks that love the E46 for the driving dynamics, that doesn't make someone like my wife a "non enthusiast". She sees, points out, and enjoys all sorts of BMW models as much as anyone here. Does she know all the paint colors? Can she point out an LCI model vs. a pre-LCI... No... But that doesn't make her a non-enthusiast.

Also, just because most consumers are skilled in driving dynamics like many of you here, again, that doesn't make them non-enthusiasts. Some people are enthusiasts strictly for the lush and luxury of the 7 series, as where others are Dinan/Alpina/Motorsport junkies... There are a lot of guys on the X forums that are a very different crowd than the people here, but they're still 'enthusiasts' about whatever model/trim level they own. I met a girl about a year ago at a launch party for the A3 sedan and she had recently leased a brand new Alpine White F30 328i. It was a total stripped model, but she still loved the car, and that's all that matters here...

Just because we don't all have the same interests in BMW models or styles, doesn't mean we aren't all enthusiasts... Its a love for the marque, not a specific generation or model.

Ok, just wanted to get that off my chest. I dislike when new BMWs get bashed.

Thank you!
Don't get me wrong joop, I appreciate the new cars! It's just striking how different a lot of them are to where they came from. But, BMW is a business, they have to compete with what else is out there. It's a matter of finding what works for you as a customer in their lineup depending on what you want.

That said, I've been enjoying myself in this 5 series today. The technology actually benefited me a lot already. It's a thousand times safer to sync my phone up to the Bluetooth and use it for my music and the built in nav comes in handy rather than having my phone propped up on the console. It's all well integrated into the driving experience. My girlfriend is enjoying driving the 5er as well...since...she can actually drive it and it's a hell of a lot more car than her prius! Plus she likes the auto-start stop feature since it reminds her of the Prius as well... Lol

Vas

09-26-2014, 05:25 PM

There is also people that are fans of the brand and then enthusiast of the brand. Imo...

330i ZHP

09-26-2014, 06:19 PM

Removed subframe. Trailing arms. Axles. Suspension etc etc etc. Next to weld on mounts to allow for camber and toe adjustments. All new bushings. And LSD

Hornung418

09-26-2014, 06:21 PM

On the 2002, Removed subframe. Trailing arms. Axles. Suspension etc etc etc. Next to weld on mounts to allow for camber and toe adjustments. All new bushings. And LSD
Fixed :)

330i ZHP

09-26-2014, 06:21 PM

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330i ZHP

09-26-2014, 06:22 PM

Yes. Correct. I love that I can one hand the diff on the 02 whereas the m3 diff I struggle to get it up and in with two hands

stephenkirsh

09-26-2014, 06:36 PM

Removed subframe. Trailing arms. Axles. Suspension etc etc etc. Next to weld on mounts to allow for camber and toe adjustments. All new bushings. And LSD

Whoa nice.

Also, thanks for the 2002 clarification, horn

Sean330i

09-26-2014, 07:19 PM

Took the 330i to get the airbag recall done... and test drove this beauty. All I have to say is WOW...

http://i.imgur.com/EfwWA5E.jpg?2

JupiterBMW

09-26-2014, 07:24 PM

Don't get me wrong joop, I appreciate the new cars! It's just striking how different a lot of them are to where they came from. But, BMW is a business, they have to compete with what else is out there. It's a matter of finding what works for you as a customer in their lineup depending on what you want.

That said, I've been enjoying myself in this 5 series today. The technology actually benefited me a lot already. It's a thousand times safer to sync my phone up to the Bluetooth and use it for my music and the built in nav comes in handy rather than having my phone propped up on the console. It's all well integrated into the driving experience. My girlfriend is enjoying driving the 5er as well...since...she can actually drive it and it's a hell of a lot more car than her prius! Plus she likes the auto-start stop feature since it reminds her of the Prius as well... Lol
I'm glad to hear you're enjoying the courtesy vehicle. The new vehicles really offer a lot, perhaps a different offering than what a ZHP driver might expect, but I think its pretty hard to deny that they're great vehicles.

Took the 330i to get the airbag recall done... and test drove this beauty. All I have to say is WOW...

http://i.imgur.com/EfwWA5E.jpg?2
Ok, clearly an M-sport, but was it a Z4is? I love that generation and would pick one up in a heartbeat if finances allowed...

Sean330i

09-26-2014, 07:30 PM

I'm glad to hear you're enjoying the courtesy vehicle. The new vehicles really offer a lot, perhaps a different offering than what a ZHP driver might expect, but I think its pretty hard to deny that they're great vehicles.

Ok, clearly an M-sport, but was it a Z4is? I love that generation and would pick one up in a heartbeat if finances allowed...

Yeah it had the M-package, I don't remember the exact model. Sticker said 65k so I bet it was the 35i. It had GORGEOUS metal weave interior trim and I loved every single thing about that car. It jumped to the top of my list over the S4 and E39 M5.

JupiterBMW

09-26-2014, 07:44 PM

Awesome. Glad you enjoyed it. :)

Rovert

09-26-2014, 11:11 PM

I drive my friend's Z4 35is DCT, and the exhaust is darn near perfect for OEM. It's deep/loud and it burbles/pops when decelerating. It's loud enough for everyone to hear when you mean it and quiet when you're super easy on her.

The special thing that's done to my friend's 35is is it's COBB chipped to 400HP and 420ft-lbs of torque. The thing is a mini beast which drinks the koolaid when you play with her right pedal.

On that note, I gave my alcoholic girl a full tank of Shell Premium 2014, tonight so she's sitting in the driveway full of booze in her belly and very happy. LOL

webster

09-27-2014, 11:18 AM

bought a new front wheel cause i curbed one yesterday. :facepalm

mbeckel

09-27-2014, 11:35 AM

bought a new front wheel cause i curbed one yesterday. :facepalm
Damn it man! How'd this happen?

Sockethead

09-27-2014, 11:59 AM

az3579

09-27-2014, 12:50 PM

MUCH needed bath. Hasn't been washed in almost a month.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/27/3807af87bb9cf67311d0cd6666f60cd4.jpg

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/27/66dcdc6bda33778de640655c466dee30.jpg

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stephenkirsh

09-27-2014, 01:28 PM

15773

Interior clean, all the way down to under the seats. Sound proofing is starting to crack :(

ELCID86

09-27-2014, 01:56 PM

Mine was pretty cracked too Stephen. I thought about removing it and putting some sound / heat dampening material in its place.

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alexandre

09-27-2014, 02:19 PM

Mine was pretty cracked too Stephen. I thought about removing it and putting some sound / heat dampening material in its place.

Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk.

I wonder if it's cracked like that because of age or if it's actually the material. If the original material holds itself together better, maybe it ships as a roll or something and might not be a PITA to order from the dealer. Otherwise... Dynamat ?

webster

09-27-2014, 02:29 PM

Damn it man! How'd this happen?

honestly i'm not sure. pretty pissed about it.

ELCID86

09-27-2014, 02:29 PM

I have used this on several cars and recently put it in Colin's doors. I plan to use it on the floorboards when I swap the carpet. I may do under the seat at the same time. It has two different layers.
http://www.raamaudio.com/package-1-20-sheets-of-raammat-bxt-ii-37-5-sq-ft-and-3-yards-ofensolite-iuo-peel-and-stick-41-625-sq-ft/#

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stephenkirsh

09-27-2014, 02:34 PM

Ouch, kinda pricey.

I wonder if it's cracked like that because of age or if it's actually the material. If the original material holds itself together better, maybe it ships as a roll or something and might not be a PITA to order from the dealer. Otherwise... Dynamat ?

My guess is just old age.

alexandre

09-27-2014, 02:54 PM

I found it!! Part number 51488204055. $50ish.

http://c1552172.r72.cf0.rackcdn.com/273586_x600.jpg

toddness

09-27-2014, 04:33 PM

Nice little score today for the 2002.

New drain tubes and shift boot
15774

Working washer bottle and motor, pilot bearing and transmission seal.
15775

ELCID86

09-27-2014, 06:06 PM

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Interior clean, all the way down to under the seats. Sound proofing is starting to crack :(

Did you happen to drive around without the seat in? It does most of the sound proofing. When I changed my fuel pump a few weeks ago, I couldn't believe how much road noise there was when the seat bottom was not in place.

ELCID86

09-27-2014, 06:08 PM

I found it!! Part number 51488204055. $50ish.

Nice find Alex. It looks thicker and notice the wholes where the fuel pump and other fuel thingy go.

ELCID86

09-27-2014, 06:09 PM

Ouch, kinda pricey.

You don't need nearly the 20 sheets in this package.

stephenkirsh

09-27-2014, 07:50 PM

I found it!! Part number 51488204055. $50ish.

http://c1552172.r72.cf0.rackcdn.com/273586_x600.jpg

Oh nice find; I couldn't find it earlier. Reasonable price I guess.

stephenkirsh

09-27-2014, 07:51 PM

Did you happen to drive around without the seat in? It does most of the sound proofing. When I changed my fuel pump a few weeks ago, I couldn't believe how much road noise there was when the seat bottom was not in place.

I did not, but that's good to know. I was surprised how light the seats are, but I guess it's mostly made of foam and supports.

ELCID86

09-28-2014, 11:42 AM

I installed and programmed a homelike module today using the DIY. I need to replace the black fabric piece as several of my clips are broken and it doesn't want to stay in place with the added weight.

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alexandre

09-28-2014, 11:58 AM

ELCID86

09-28-2014, 12:53 PM

Thanks!

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Tnhl1989

09-28-2014, 01:55 PM

Thanks as well!

Fenrir

09-28-2014, 02:01 PM

Washed the car today now that the rain here has finally stopped and decided to tighten up my front bumper. The passenger side clip seems to be broken as I can't get the sag out of that side.

330i ZHP

09-28-2014, 03:56 PM

Nice little score today for the 2002.

New drain tubes and shift boot
15774

Working washer bottle and motor, pilot bearing and transmission seal.
15775

nice pickup on the bottle/motor

Where do those drain tubes go?

Vas

09-28-2014, 04:31 PM

Gave her some gas.

Silber92

09-28-2014, 05:18 PM

Took my OCD to the next level and jacked the vert up, removed all wheels and scrubbed the suspension/wheel wells. Also cleaned the back of the rims, removed lots of tar and road crud and over spray from wheel refinishing. I had to draw the line at putting dressing on the inner wall of the tires. That would have been just crazy, right?

OtterEffect

09-28-2014, 05:27 PM

toddness

09-28-2014, 05:39 PM

I had to draw the line at putting dressing on the inner wall of the tires. That would have been just crazy, right?

Did you wax your wheels?

danewilson77

09-28-2014, 05:42 PM

Love that. Perfectly normal behavior.

toddness

09-28-2014, 06:07 PM

Where do those drain tubes go?

I've been searching Real OEM for an image with no success

There are three of them that go here...

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Silber92

09-28-2014, 06:29 PM

Whew, glad I'm not quite ready for the state hospital quite yet! Not sure what it means but the main facility in MO is about five minutes from my house.

Was going to wax them, but then realized I would need to rub them out with the 5000 grit pads first, do some touch up, and probably replace the emblems, so walked away for now.

Better just to wait for those Style 71s from BP, eh?

Aamerh90

09-28-2014, 11:08 PM

Washed the car today now that the rain here has finally stopped and decided to tighten up my front bumper. The passenger side clip seems to be broken as I can't get the sag out of that side.

Do you have any tips or a diy for this? My edges are just ever so slightly off from the fenders and the ocd side of me is killing me.

Fenrir

09-28-2014, 11:12 PM

Do you have any tips or a diy for this? My edges are just ever so slightly off from the fenders and the ocd side of me is killing me.

Here is a writeup written by Smilez a few years ago. It gives you a complete breakdown of the E46 bumper removal.
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?954644-DIY-Front-bumper-removal

Another writeup written by Jupe for removing the ZHP specific front bumper.
http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?9532-DIY-Remove-Replace-front-bumper-and-refurbish-lower-grille-doityourself&highlight=doityourself+bumper

Aaaaand here is a lil thread on an epoxy quic fix for broken clips
http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?8157-Sagging-Bumper-%28Broken-Brackets%29

Aamerh90

09-28-2014, 11:14 PM

Here is a writeup written by Smilez a few years ago. It gives you a complete breakdown of bumper removal.
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?954644-DIY-Front-bumper-removal

Aaaaand here is a lil thread on an epoxy quic fix for broken clips
http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?8157-Sagging-Bumper-%28Broken-Brackets%29

Thanks!

Fenrir

09-28-2014, 11:15 PM

Thanks!

Np :), I edited the post and added Jupe's DIY for the ZHP specific bumper.

Lanister

09-28-2014, 11:50 PM

Installed the AVIN Avant-2 android deck. Happy as a clam. Details in the project thread :)

Fenrir

09-29-2014, 12:40 AM

Installed the AVIN Avant-2 android deck. Happy as a clam. Details in the project thread :)

I... REALLY.. want that deck. Nice job, it looks great :thumbsup

mLuMaN83

09-29-2014, 06:30 AM

:( It's only money right? I had to replace a lot of this stuff because the movers stole all my stuff for my maintenance.

Just dropped 1k on suspension refresh and now this. Gotta pay to play.

15810

das boots

09-29-2014, 06:55 AM

Speaking of grills...is there a DIY on proper removal of the grills? I was trying to remove the grills. I began snapping locking tabs. So I had to stop before I do more damage.

alexandre

09-29-2014, 07:20 AM

:( It's only money right? I had to replace a lot of this stuff because the movers stole all my stuff for my maintenance.

Just dropped 1k on suspension refresh and now this. Gotta pay to play.

15810

Always worth it though. We're driving $50k cars!

BTW, you could do much cheaper on the oil if you got the filter only and took M1 0W40 ($23 at walmart for 5qt). RMEuropean has the calipers for $125 each, same core charge... Oil filter kit $5... 36mm socket is $8 at Sears or Lowes. Pretty sure all the Genuine BMW stuff would be cheaper at huskerparts.com or thebmwminipartstore.com as well... ECS has a very nice catalog but you do pay a premium because of that.

Vas

09-29-2014, 07:53 AM

For that money on the grills, I would get black BMW Performance ones imo.

mLuMaN83

09-29-2014, 08:31 AM

Speaking of grills...is there a DIY on proper removal of the grills? I was trying to remove the grills. I began snapping locking tabs. So I had to stop before I do more damage.

Not sure... all I know is that mine fall out when you close the hood lol.

Always worth it though. We're driving $50k cars!

BTW, you could do much cheaper on the oil if you got the filter only and took M1 0W40 ($23 at walmart for 5qt). RMEuropean has the calipers for $125 each, same core charge... Oil filter kit $5... 36mm socket is $8 at Sears or Lowes. Pretty sure all the Genuine BMW stuff would be cheaper at huskerparts.com or thebmwminipartstore.com as well... ECS has a very nice catalog but you do pay a premium because of that.

Yeah I know. I searched around and tried to just get everything in one order. Plus I am so freaking busy with work and school that I literally don't have the time to run around. I just wanna get this stuff done so I don't have to worry about it anymore and save me some time and cost in shipping. I probably could have saved like $30 but oh well lol.

For that money on the grills, I would get black BMW Performance ones imo.

I like my chromies. :)

jakksfor20

09-29-2014, 02:19 PM

Finally had a "few" minutes to repair the trunk light wiring in the elephant trunk. What a PITA!!!! Rather than disassemble the trunk lid and disconnect all the wiring to repair, I just cut the elephant trunk in what ended up being 2 places (first was not far enough down.) I then just used a butt splice and heat shrink'ed the spliced area. I then used some good electrical tape and taped the elephant trunk back together.

Hermes

09-29-2014, 02:57 PM

Am I doing this right?

15818

TigerTater

09-29-2014, 03:16 PM

Am I doing this right?

15818

Tuckin them things! Lol

Hornung418

09-29-2014, 03:18 PM

I can see the jack. Did you pull the spring and lower it with just the shock?

ELCID86

09-29-2014, 04:23 PM

Speaking of grills...is there a DIY on proper removal of the grills? I was trying to remove the grills. I began snapping locking tabs. So I had to stop before I do more damage.

The tab design sucks for sure. I broke a few on the other car and the red rider has a couple. I have new ones on hand but am waiting on new paint to show them off.

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Hermes

09-29-2014, 04:43 PM

I can see the jack. Did you pull the spring and lower it with just the shock?

Hahahahaha, it's on an angled ramp. The other side was 4x4 status

mLuMaN83

09-29-2014, 05:48 PM

Am I doing this right?

15818

If you just lower that a little bit it will be perfect.

ELCID86

09-29-2014, 05:58 PM

Sold my nasty 17s to a guy from DC who cracked his older brothers rims.

Farewell.

15821

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das boots

09-29-2014, 06:06 PM

Am I doing this right?

15818

Yeah sure!!! Slam it some more....Maybe you and Ian can compare who can go lower.....LOL.

Whammy

09-29-2014, 07:16 PM

Submitted a service survey back to the dealer and to BMW NA over my last service appointment (airbag recall) where they quote me $1800 to replace the oil pan gasket. Here was my response:

Good news:First off, I would like to thank B. as my service advisor for this work. I really enjoyed working with her over my airbag recall.

Bad news: While I am very thankful in Murray BMW informing me of additional work which needed to performed on my car (oil leak; oil pan gasket repair), I am extremely disappointed in the treatment by Murray (NOT B.) when estimating charges for work. It does not and should not take 13-14 hours at a cost of $1,800 to replace an engine oil pan gasket. I do not own a Ferrari. I own an 11-year old BMW which to this day I still love driving. It is not that complicated and should take about four to five hours. If Murray BMW take 14 hours, they are not trained to do their job and are completely inefficient. More importantly, BMW should NOT be charging book time, but be charging actual time for the repair. You are either price gouging your customers or pricing yourself out of work.

This mis-treatment and lack of respect is why I do my own work on my car or am willing to find an independent mechanic. Especially when I can have the same work performed for 1/3 of the cost.

Oh and I drove the ZHP to get sushi. Twas delicious!

Rovert

09-29-2014, 09:17 PM

Good on you for writing so professionally. You sure sound like you own a Ferrari. ;)

Tenoch

09-29-2014, 09:26 PM

Submitted a service survey back to the dealer and to BMW NA over my last service appointment (airbag recall) where they quote me $1800 to replace the oil pan gasket. Here was my response:

Oh and I drove the ZHP to get sushi. Twas delicious!

When I took my zhp to the dealer for the rear light recall, they quoted me about $940 for the oil pan gasket. And about $450 for the VCG. The indie shop where I did my prepurchase inspection quoted me $500 for the oil pan gasket, almost half of what the dealer's quote.
Last saturday I changed the VCG as well as the sparkplugs. It was my first time working on a bimmer I was surprise how easy it was. I spend about $45 on spark plugs, and $52 on the VCG kit. Now i'm just waiting for the weekend to replace the water pump, pulley, serpentine velt and A/c belt.

Tnhl1989

09-29-2014, 09:39 PM

When I took my zhp to the dealer for the rear light recall, they quoted me about $940 for the oil pan gasket. And about $450 for the VCG. The indie shop where I did my prepurchase inspection quoted me $500 for the oil pan gasket, almost half of what the dealer's quote.
Last saturday I changed the VCG as well as the sparkplugs. It was my first time working on a bimmer I was surprise how easy it was. I spend about $45 on spark plugs, and $52 on the VCG kit. Now i'm just waiting for the weekend to replace the water pump, pulley, serpentine velt and A/c belt.

Nice work. What about that oil pan? Lol

Tenoch

09-29-2014, 10:15 PM

The oil pan gasket is on my 'to do' list, I'll probably take it to the indie shop once I have $500 to spare. The guy at the indie told me it was a minor leak, but he recommended to change the VCG so that's what I did.

danewilson77

09-30-2014, 07:23 AM

Sold my nasty 17s to a guy from DC who cracked his older brothers rims.

Farewell.

15821

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Good move Shawn.

cakM3

09-30-2014, 11:53 AM

Completed the airbag recall SIB on the ///M today. One less thing to worry about :)

Maybe.....just maybe.... I should swap out steering wheels on the ///M this afternoon ;)

alexandre

09-30-2014, 11:58 AM

Submitted a service survey back to the dealer and to BMW NA over my last service appointment (airbag recall) where they quote me $1800 to replace the oil pan gasket. Here was my response:

Oh and I drove the ZHP to get sushi. Twas delicious!

Boom!!!

My BMW tech contact gave me a 7h estimate for mine. I'll just top up with $22/5qt 0W40. :rofl

Vas

09-30-2014, 12:03 PM

Does not take 7 hours and a lift. I knocked it out in roughly 5 with the car on jackstands. I also did the engine and trans mounts plus cleaned the oil-dipstick tube.

tkundhi

09-30-2014, 03:31 PM

:( It's only money right? I had to replace a lot of this stuff because the movers stole all my stuff for my maintenance.

Just dropped 1k on suspension refresh and now this. Gotta pay to play.

15810

A rebuilt E46 caliper is about $60 from other reputable sources. For example TMS. Or if you have access to an air compressor, you can rebuild yourself for about $10. Just watch your fingers when you blow out the piston. Rebuilding a caliper is pretty easy.

t.

Rovert

09-30-2014, 03:45 PM

^I second the caliper rebuild! I actually had the car on and hit the brake to get the piston out as much as it can then just softly hammered it out after disconnecting everything.

Fenrir

09-30-2014, 05:02 PM

I went wheel shopping today. And whiiile I was wheel shopping, I found Dane's car ;D

http://www.wheelhero.com/blog/the-e46-bmw-300i-zhp-w-bbs-ck-wheels/

danewilson77

09-30-2014, 05:06 PM

I went wheel shopping today. And whiiile I was wheel shopping, I found Dane's car ;D

http://www.wheelhero.com/blog/the-e46-bmw-300i-zhp-w-bbs-ck-wheels/
Lol....

No flame suit required!

az3579

09-30-2014, 05:07 PM

Rotated my tires. I love having a square setup, but it's a little annoying having to have two extra wheels to put on temporarily while the tires from the other side are taken off so they can be rotated! Having to jack the car up on one side twice is also a little weird, but a price I'm willing to pay. :)

I went wheel shopping today. And whiiile I was wheel shopping, I found Dane's car ;D

http://www.wheelhero.com/blog/the-e46-bmw-300i-zhp-w-bbs-ck-wheels/

Did the author of that article get permission to use those photos? One of those was taken by CW himself...

Fenrir

09-30-2014, 05:08 PM

Lol....

No flame suit required!

Now I'm just gonna save up for those wheels lol. They look superb on your car.

danewilson77

09-30-2014, 05:08 PM

Nope.

No flame suit required!

az3579

09-30-2014, 05:14 PM

Nope.

No flame suit required!

Really not cool. I assume you're just gonna let it go though, correct?
I'd be a little peeved if I found someone who wrote an article using my photos without my permission.

danewilson77

09-30-2014, 05:14 PM

Lol. I told CW.

No flame suit required!

Fenrir

09-30-2014, 05:54 PM

Lol. I told CW.

No flame suit required!

Iiiii didn't know they hadn't asked you. That's lazy and a wee bit shady on their part. Your name is right there lol.

Hermes

09-30-2014, 08:15 PM

Yeah sure!!! Slam it some more....Maybe you and Ian can compare who can go lower.....LOL.

Hahahahaha, my back already hurts just thinking about his car

Edit: for those of you that have never seen the car we're talking about

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Hornung418

10-01-2014, 04:36 AM

License plate: kdny klr

Sent from my GS3.

3ZHP

10-01-2014, 09:23 AM

Actually did this one for Dane. The new one's all washed up and heading your way with the Mrs. for the remainder of the week. You know were to find it if you care to chec it out.

http://i591.photobucket.com/albums/ss351/3zhpguy/BMW/2014_328I/20141001_WashThenNormandy_0004.jpg (http://s591.photobucket.com/user/3zhpguy/media/BMW/2014_328I/20141001_WashThenNormandy_0004.jpg.html)

Hermes

10-01-2014, 12:14 PM

Hmmm...

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cakM3

10-01-2014, 12:22 PM

Hmmm...

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Seriously JP? You got to be kidding us.....

Hermes

10-01-2014, 12:25 PM

Yeah... but Talbot mirrors are so sweet. Maybe one day

Edit: just to give you a better idea

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=371148794252

cakM3

10-01-2014, 01:55 PM

I'm prepping my two BMW perforated leather steering wheels with leatherique before swapping out my Alcantara steering wheels ;)

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/02/qe2y3uba.jpg

The one on the left is Rando's old wheel which will be mounted on my ///M, the one to the right is Brett's old wheel which will go on my ZHP :)

E_Rak

10-01-2014, 01:59 PM

I would have thought you would do Alc in the winter when your handsies are cold and leather in the summer so you don't have to worry about sweating into it???

cakM3

10-01-2014, 02:04 PM

I would have thought you would do Alc in the winter when your handsies are cold and leather in the summer so you don't have to worry about sweating into it???

I like the feel of Alcantara in the summer. I clean both wheels after I take them off so they're fresh for the summer season :thumbsup

The leather wheels take a beating in the hot New England sun in summer so I mount them in winter where the sun isn't as brutal on the leather finish...

az3579

10-01-2014, 02:25 PM

Hmmm...

15833

Yeah... but Talbot mirrors are so sweet. Maybe one day

Edit: just to give you a better idea

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=371148794252

Those mirrors have absolutely no place on a modern car, IMO.

danewilson77

10-01-2014, 03:21 PM

Those mirrors have absolutely no place on a modern car, IMO.
That's what makes them baller status.

No flame suit required!

az3579

10-01-2014, 03:23 PM

That's what makes them baller status.

No flame suit required!

Baller status = E46 M3 euro, heated, electrically folding mirrors with aspherical glass.

cakM3

10-01-2014, 03:37 PM

Baller status = E46 M3 euro, heated, electrically folding mirrors with aspherical glass.

+1 :thumbsup

ELCID86

10-01-2014, 03:58 PM

Pedal Box installed. Very nice addition. Get one!

Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk.

johnrando

10-01-2014, 04:24 PM

:thumbsup

Tnhl1989

10-01-2014, 06:14 PM

Just got another driver side mirror and sport airbag

Whammy

10-01-2014, 08:20 PM

ZHP is back in my possession with the oil pan gasket and crankshaft seal replaced at half of what the dealer wanted.

Imola.ZHP

10-02-2014, 04:37 AM

Caught up on this thread!

Haven't driven my ZHP in about a week, been driving my future mother in law's 2003 Honda Pilot EX. We call it "The Beast" nearly 212k, 1-owner, first hear model of the first Pilot, it won't die.

Can't wait to get back in the ZHP today!

--Marcus

Vas

10-02-2014, 06:00 AM

ZHP is back in my possession with the oil pan gasket and crankshaft seal replaced at half of what the dealer wanted.

Mileage on the vehicle? And why the crankshaft seal?

Whammy

10-02-2014, 07:09 AM

Mileage on the vehicle? And why the crankshaft seal?

160,000mi. Not exactly sure why (forgot reason) however I trust the shop owner.

Vas

10-02-2014, 07:12 AM

You got more miles out of yours then I did out of mine. I replaced mine at 115k.

Vas

10-02-2014, 01:40 PM

On another note, I bought some new rubber for the wife's zhp. Discount tire direct is giving a $100 off on a purchase of $400 through the ebay store.

Conti Extreme Contact DW in factory sizing.

Hermes

10-02-2014, 01:49 PM

I think I'm gonna buy some of these for the old cars

15840

15841

Johnmadd

10-02-2014, 02:12 PM

I think I'm gonna buy some of these for the old cars

15840

15841

Hahahaha!

Tnhl1989

10-02-2014, 03:52 PM

We just got a blue coupe 07 Z4 27k miles and I want to do the same thing. Anyone interested in the car as well?

cakM3

10-02-2014, 03:54 PM

Tonight I swapped out my alcantara steering wheels for the perforated leather steering wheels in both cars ;)

Going to prep my alcantara steering wheels for storage during the winter season :)
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/03/a2yhyve8.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/03/y9a6asa2.jpg

Tnhl1989

10-02-2014, 03:59 PM

Tonight I swap my lcm and existing euro face plate with the current one in my car. Now I need to program it for tamper dot and my specific light coding. More info in my thread later.

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8837

cakM3

10-02-2014, 04:22 PM

jakksfor20

10-02-2014, 06:06 PM

Had to take apart the lights on wife's ZHP.....http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/02/4585550d5a4a41216e162c1eeb92ba3a.jpg

Not sure why I thought the plastic spacers included in the retrofit kit would hold to the heat. Trip to Home Depot (6 aluminum ones at $.92 each) and 5 hours later they are back to being awesome.

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NoVAphotog

10-02-2014, 07:44 PM

Year: 2005 Make: BMW Vehicle Body: 4D SDN Axles: 2 Fuel: GAS

Title status: "NO LIENS - LIEN SATISFIED ON 10/02/14"

:happyspidey :cigar

wsmeyer

10-02-2014, 08:33 PM

Bought her 5 jugs of Mobil 1 0W-40 at WalMart for $22ea.

Had to run out to Long Beach to get them but now I can share WalMart stories with Joop!

johnrando

10-02-2014, 10:13 PM

Nice

az3579

10-03-2014, 04:28 AM

Had Center Support Bearing replaced... only to find out that the reason my previous one (only a year old) had failed was because my driveshaft is out of balance. Either a new driveshaft or a balancing of this one is required... both options require being without a car for at a minimum a few days.

And the wheels I was transporting in my car effed up my rear passenger door card.

FML.

stephenkirsh

10-03-2014, 07:34 AM

Bad day :(

Vas

10-03-2014, 08:14 AM

Year: 2005 Make: BMW Vehicle Body: 4D SDN Axles: 2 Fuel: GAS

Title status: "NO LIENS - LIEN SATISFIED ON 10/02/14"

:happyspidey :cigar

Nice. Time for an LSD...

I bought a front plate delete strip for the wifes car and 2 new foglight covers.

Johnmadd

10-03-2014, 09:40 AM

az3579

10-03-2014, 09:53 AM

Has your drive shafts ever been taken apart? I have some experience from the e30 in this department that was successful.

Yes... I had my center support bearing replaced last year as well after it shredded on me on the highway.

Rovert

10-03-2014, 09:58 AM

Not so proud of this moment. Fixed my screwed tire to swap to new rubber ASAP. LOL

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/03/501521456d5de9b0da43e781834af65d.jpg

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/03/e1fb7764bc2d54710ffaf7329df71000.jpg

Johnmadd

10-03-2014, 10:20 AM

Yes... I had my center support bearing replaced last year as well after it shredded on me on the highway.

You should be able to fix it. The u-joints line up a certain way. Basically you sit washers or coins on the round part of the u joints and put a straight edge or level to make sure it's in line and you should be good.

http://www.autopartslib.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/BMW-318i-Driveshaft-and-Final-Drive-Components-Assembly-Parts-Diagram.png

ELCID86

10-03-2014, 11:46 AM

Year: 2005 Make: BMW Vehicle Body: 4D SDN Axles: 2 Fuel: GAS

Title status: "NO LIENS - LIEN SATISFIED ON 10/02/14"

:happyspidey :cigar

:like

Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk.

mLuMaN83

10-03-2014, 12:22 PM

Oil change.

15845

Tomorrow comes new front calipers.

Yass_ZHP

10-03-2014, 12:30 PM

Johnmadd

10-03-2014, 02:45 PM

You should be able to fix it. The u-joints line up a certain way. Basically you sit washers or coins on the round part of the u joints and put a straight edge or level to make sure it's in line and you should be good.

http://www.autopartslib.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/BMW-318i-Driveshaft-and-Final-Drive-Components-Assembly-Parts-Diagram.png

I need to correct my statement on my procedure here because I wasn't thinking clearly when I originally posted.

Put the drive shaft on a flat smooth surface and put the spacers under the u joints to get it level, you will need the csb to keep it level in the middle. Then you use a level and generally eyeball it making sure the u joints are lined up exactly the same or as close as your eyes can get it. I have done this with success on my e30 several times.

stephenkirsh

10-04-2014, 07:59 AM

Celebrate having my zhp for 1 year today. Will be taking 'er to a classic car race at Sonoma today.

az3579

10-04-2014, 09:01 AM

Johnmadd

10-04-2014, 10:30 AM

Sorry, John - I have absolutely no idea what you're talking about. :(
If it was this easy, I wonder why the shop that replaced my CSB said they couldn't do it. Is this an official procedure, or is there something else that driveshaft places typically do to get it balanced?
Does this help any http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?1319199-Driveshaft-Balance

cakM3

10-04-2014, 11:47 AM

Replaced a few power steering hoses today on my ZHP....

This being the worse one...
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/05/huvavu2a.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/05/yguhyrav.jpg

Now all I got left is to clean out my engine bay where the ATF fluid leaked all over....

Looks like I will be replacing belts as well....

danewilson77

10-04-2014, 12:03 PM

You have the PS tool Chuck?

No flame suit required!

cakM3

10-04-2014, 12:23 PM

You have the PS tool Chuck?

No flame suit required!

No, I used a big flat blade screw driver to help give me the leverage to get the quick disconnect to engage. Didn't know there was a PS tool.

mLuMaN83

10-04-2014, 04:37 PM

New front brake calipers and a full system flush. Job went without hiccup. Also cleaned the engine bay and applied some fresh dressing. Tommorow I'm going to spend all day on detailing. Wash, clay, polish, wax, and interior detail.

danewilson77

10-04-2014, 04:48 PM

Why new calipers? Sorry if I missed someyhing.

No flame suit required!

Fenrir

10-04-2014, 05:04 PM

Got my Active Autowerke performance software tool :D today and I need to upload my info to send it back and get the modified file.

Super excited, but Feeling a little worried about the downloading b/c of the battery charge..... can someone tell me, do I just connect the battery charger while Im downloading the new file or what am I supposed to do? Is there a DIY some where? Thanks mob...

As I have the AA tuner I should probably do a DIY for this.

You need to have the battery connected to a charger/tender while the tune is being written/rewritten to the ECU. This prevents the battery from draining for one reason or another and mucking up your car while the tune is being installed.

Can you install the tune w/out a battery charger/tender? Yes. I've changed tunes at the track before however, it isn't recommended you do this. I was being a little cavalier with my tuning actions lol. And no one had a tender.

mLuMaN83

10-04-2014, 05:58 PM

Why new calipers? Sorry if I missed someyhing.

No flame suit required!

I had a sticky front right caliper. Changed out both fronts today with refurbed. That sticky one was a beast to get off. So nice to have it back on the road especially since I had the front end suspension refresh done. Thing feels incredible.

Now I just gotta get the rear done and I might as well do rear calipers at some point too.

On that note, I have more on the way. Blind spot mirror glass to replace the rusty drivers side glass, front and rear pillars, new front bumper reflectors, center caps, door clips to stop the rattling from the broken ones, and a windshield cowl.

oldzilla

10-04-2014, 06:08 PM

New tires and alignment.

Yass_ZHP

10-04-2014, 08:17 PM

As I have the AA tuner I should probably do a DIY for this.

You need to have the battery connected to a charger/tender while the tune is being written/rewritten to the ECU. This prevents the battery from draining for one reason or another and mucking up your car while the tune is being installed.

Can you install the tune w/out a battery charger/tender? Yes. I've changed tunes at the track before however, it isn't recommended you do this. I was being a little cavalier with my tuning actions lol. And no one had a tender.

Thanks a lot for the info, so I'll basically will have the charger plugged while Im writing the new file on the ECU. I sent the stock file to AA yesterday hope to get my new file this week and Ill let u know. Thanks again!

Fenrir

10-04-2014, 08:29 PM

Thanks a lot for the info, so I'll basically will have the charger plugged while Im writing the new file on the ECU. I sent the stock file to AA yesterday hope to get my new file this week and Ill let u know. Thanks again!
No problem ^_^

mLuMaN83

10-05-2014, 01:03 PM

Wash, clay, wash, polish, and wax. :thumbsup

15904159051590615907

Vas

10-05-2014, 04:39 PM

Gave her a full tank of ethanol free gas.

BCS_ZHP

10-05-2014, 05:22 PM

Not BMW, but noticed a rust hole in the deck of my JD 245 mower last weekend. I visited the dealer to buy tuneup parts and priced out a new deck - holy cow, more than a coilover suspension. CL to the rescue, found another 48" deck, transferred my blades, pulleys,shafts, bigger system, everything to the other deck and it operates perfectly. But what a PITA, it took me yesterday afternoon and all of today.

Whammy

10-05-2014, 07:09 PM

Today I discovered I have a stripped torx bolt on the tensioner. Not sure what to do about that.

Rovert

10-05-2014, 07:28 PM

I have a solution for the tensioner bolt in a previous thread. Stripped is another story. But with my modification it should never happen again.

Whammy

10-06-2014, 06:49 AM

I have a solution for the tensioner bolt in a previous thread. Stripped is another story. But with my modification it should never happen again.

Link?

cakM3

10-06-2014, 06:58 AM

I have a solution for the tensioner bolt in a previous thread. Stripped is another story. But with my modification it should never happen again.

Can you elaborate more on this Trevor??? I'm interested :biggrin

danewilson77

10-06-2014, 07:47 AM

Today I discovered I have a stripped torx bolt on the tensioner. Not sure what to do about that.

Buy a torx bit at Advance Auto Parts?

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?36-AC-and-Serpentine-Belt-Diy-doityourself&highlight=doityourself

danewilson77

10-06-2014, 07:51 AM

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?36-AC-and-Serpentine-Belt-Diy-doityourself&highlight=doityourself

Rovert

10-06-2014, 08:51 AM

Ask and you shall receive. Sorry I was mobile yesterday and didn't want to search through on my phone. Haha

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10000

johnrando

10-06-2014, 10:43 AM

Congrats Stephen. What kind oldzilla? Looks good mluMaN.

Whammy

10-07-2014, 04:56 AM

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?36-AC-and-Serpentine-Belt-Diy-doityourself&highlight=doityourself

I already have one however it does not help my current situation.

Ask and you shall receive. Sorry I was mobile yesterday and didn't want to search through on my phone. Haha

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10000

Thanks! I am definitely considering replacing the stock bolt with this.

Rovert

10-07-2014, 04:13 PM

Just swapped out rubber with chords sticking out to my Conti DW's from my former ZHP.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3949/15286629839_bd3b6e6de5_b.jpg
(https://flic.kr/p/phPYtr)IMG_0825 (https://flic.kr/p/phPYtr) by Trevor Mah (https://www.flickr.com/people/38753836@N04/)

Any this is how I took this pic:
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3927/15286625059_e1d7d6b64b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/phPX42)
IMG_0830 (https://flic.kr/p/phPX42) by Trevor Mah (https://www.flickr.com/people/38753836@N04/)

Then I cleaned up the V710s so I can try to sell them locally first!

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3935/15277860898_f8193f947b_b.jpg
(https://flic.kr/p/ph42LN)IMG_0724 (https://flic.kr/p/ph42LN) by Trevor Mah (https://www.flickr.com/people/38753836@N04/)

ISO6400:
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3932/15441389226_3793f7b2ef_b.jpg
(https://flic.kr/p/pwva3J)IMG_0727 (https://flic.kr/p/pwva3J) by Trevor Mah (https://www.flickr.com/people/38753836@N04/)

I was playing with my new 6D at ISO25,600! Crazy low light abilities...
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5600/15464497335_671b39c36e_b.jpg
(https://flic.kr/p/pyxAhp)IMG_0729 (https://flic.kr/p/pyxAhp) by Trevor Mah (https://www.flickr.com/people/38753836@N04/)

OtterEffect

10-07-2014, 04:50 PM

I was playing with my new 6D at ISO25,600! Crazy low light abilities...
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5600/15464497335_671b39c36e_b.jpg
(https://flic.kr/p/pyxAhp)IMG_0729 (https://flic.kr/p/pyxAhp) by Trevor Mah (https://www.flickr.com/people/38753836@N04/)

Wow that is insane. What were your aperture and shutter speed? Diggin the use of the light as well! I need to pic up something like that.

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Rovert

10-07-2014, 05:07 PM

ISO 25,600 picture was at F4 and 1/1250th of a second since it was still dusk. I could have afforded double the shutter to brighten it up but that was after my brain kicked in. LOL But if you click the picture and zoom in with the Flickr website, you'll see the detail is still there and the noise is pretty uniform without softening the edges. So not bad! Rather it's marvelous!

oldzilla

10-07-2014, 06:14 PM

Congrats Stephen. What kind oldzilla? Looks good mluMaN.

John, picked up a set of sumitomo HTR Z lll not bad at all.

johnrando

10-08-2014, 07:35 AM

Ah, thanks. Cool shots Trevor!

UdubBadger

10-08-2014, 08:37 AM

Need to wash and probably get a new coat of wax on mine ASAP. She's a dirty bish.

Rovert

10-08-2014, 08:40 AM

As an ///M should be. LOL. I got my airbag recall done, got a new rattle clip on a brake caliper that fell off, and sent it through the car wash.

UdubBadger

10-08-2014, 08:43 AM

Yeah that recall is on the list of things to do asap as well. Also need to go get my new winter wheel painted to match the other 3 - the one lost in the great drunk driver parking incident of 2014.

Vas

10-09-2014, 07:28 AM

4 New tires mounted and road-balanced this morning. Factory style 135's are not bent and the car rides soo much better.

Fenrir

10-09-2014, 06:04 PM

Coming soon: Quaife Helical LSD review.

danewilson77

10-09-2014, 06:20 PM

Coming soon: Quaife Helical LSD review.
Biting nails..

No flame suit required!

mbeckel

10-09-2014, 06:23 PM

Did a detail on my interior

QC_ZHP

10-09-2014, 08:06 PM

Long due oil change and reset the adaptations. I haven't been driving it hard at all lately so it felt good to enjoy it again.

ELCID86

10-10-2014, 01:49 AM

...reset the adaptations.

How is this accomplished?

Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk.

johnrando

10-10-2014, 07:59 AM

There is a key sequence you can do. We have it on here somewhere. Sorry I can't search for you this sec. I'll try to find it later if someone doesn't post it up.

UdubBadger

10-10-2014, 09:51 AM

Start, off, on (not start) 10 sec pause, off, Start.

... I think

UdubBadger

10-10-2014, 09:53 AM

Or was it up, down, up, down, L, R, L, R, B, A, B, A, start?

az3579

10-10-2014, 09:56 AM

How is this accomplished?

Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk.

Start, off, on (not start) 10 sec pause, off, Start.

... I think

Those are only the throttle adaptations. The engine management-related adaptations are reset with a computer, using either DIS or ISTA.

UdubBadger

10-10-2014, 10:01 AM

Right

UdubBadger

10-10-2014, 10:02 AM

Pulling neg battery terminal works also no?

slater

10-10-2014, 10:05 AM

Or was it up, down, up, down, L, R, L, R, B, A, B, A, start?

LOL!!!

az3579

10-10-2014, 10:58 AM

Pulling neg battery terminal works also no?

Not for the engine-management related adaptations.

Hornung418

10-10-2014, 01:06 PM

John, picked up a set of sumitomo HTR Z lll not bad at all.

Eh...that's what I have now and I wouldn't buy them again. Stick with Kumhos for budget performance. They are more predictable...I spun out on the Sumi's pretty quickly (and unexpectedly) in the parking lot. The Kumhos hold grip a little longer, but when they lose grip it's easier to predict. Good luck!!

Sent from my GS3.

OtterEffect

10-10-2014, 11:51 PM

Tonight I diagnosed a failed fuel pump. It was a very easy thing to diagnose :) time to get my hands dirty.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/11/7fbdac0827bf8941025328ab06aa7e15.jpg

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az3579

10-11-2014, 06:44 AM

OtterEffect

10-11-2014, 08:40 AM

Had to wait for my paycheck, and I only got paid yesterday so unfortunately not :( luckily I was less than 5 miles from home so the tow was free :) we had to hook up to the control arms because I have no tow hook in my trunk kit. Have to buy that too.

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stephenkirsh

10-11-2014, 09:57 AM

Bummer :(

az3579

10-11-2014, 09:58 AM

Free tow is a win for sure. Having to use the control arms... well... lol

OtterEffect

10-11-2014, 12:03 PM

Free tow is a win for sure. Having to use the control arms... well... lol

I was a little :eek about it. So when he was pulling it on to the bed I went to the other side and watched from under the car. They didn't even budge under the load :) :roundel

So aside from fuel pump, and fuel pump relay, anything else I might want to replace while I'm back there?

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Rovert

10-11-2014, 12:12 PM

Just swap the fuel pump relay with the horn relay. If the horn still works it's not the relay and you can leave that alone. Make sure when you test the horn the car key is in 1 position or else it'll be a silent horn. Haha

Fenrir

10-11-2014, 12:48 PM

Finished the video for the Helical LSD review. Gonna do some editing and polishing. Then I'll wrap up the written as well.

az3579

10-11-2014, 12:52 PM

I was a little :eek about it. So when he was pulling it on to the bed I went to the other side and watched from under the car. They didn't even budge under the load :) :roundel

So aside from fuel pump, and fuel pump relay, anything else I might want to replace while I'm back there?

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The fuel pump should come with a gasket. If not, you should get one.

Just swap the fuel pump relay with the horn relay. If the horn still works it's not the relay and you can leave that alone. Make sure when you test the horn the car key is in 1 position or else it'll be a silent horn. Haha

Even if the relay isn't bad, it's one of those common things my friend replaces on cars at the dealership. It's so cheap it's worth doing anyway.

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