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

[oldzilla]

Oil change, detailed and prepping for winter storage.

[johnrando]

Nice.

[KevinC]

Oil change for the Z4MC.. switched to LiquiMoly 10W-60 from Castrol TWS. Saved a ton of cash, and it's probably at least as good if not better than the overpriced Castrol stuff.

[mLuMaN83]

New front and rear pillars and new door clips to replace the broken ones. Hopefully the new clips will cure the door rattles over bumps.

[Hermes]

bought rear non-vent windows for the E21...

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I'm just gonna store them until I get around to painting the car. No point in installing them now

Edit: they came from a guy with a SCCA tube chassis E21. He replaced them with plastic windows, because racecar ;)

[328ioc]

In stalled my LED Fog light bulbs today.

So far its awesome however I will report back this evening when the sun goes down.

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[Avetiso]

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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I swear. The one thing I didn't do. :rofl

Should be fine pulling by the LCA if you are careful and don't jerk it violently.

[ELCID86]

Colin got and installed a newly wrapped wheel.

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[Rovert]

Nice!

[OtterEffect]

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Looks amazing.


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[Johnmadd]

Very nice Shawn/Colin! The leather being where it is should keep the Alcantara looking nice for a long time.

[cakM3]

Helped with a valve guide adjustment on a friend's ///M...
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and replaced Vanos bolts more as a preventive measure...
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Even squeezed alittle bit of detailing on his car :)
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[330i ZHP]

Adjusted all the rear settings on the 02 to 0deg in preparation of driving it to get alignment when I finish the front refurb

Installed replacement front brake pads on the X - trying to get rid of very annoying squeal. The original ceramic pads didn't come with new mounting hardware and seemed to be missing a shim from the assembly.

Time will tell if these work

[Johnmadd]

Helped with a valve guide adjustment on a friend's ///M...
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/13/u3ydagyb.jpg
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and replaced Vanos bolts more as a preventive measure...
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http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/13/sy6y2e9a.jpg

Even squeezed alittle bit of detailing on his car :)
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Ever try a pipe wrench? If not give it a shot.

[Rovert]

I'm new to the S54 VANOS. What DIY did you follow? I need edumacating!

[UdubBadger]

Step 1.

Delete it.

Step 2.

Problem solved

[cakM3]

Ever try a pipe wrench? If not give it a shot.

Believe it or not John, we didn't need a pipe wrench when we did this today. :)


I'm new to the S54 VANOS. What DIY did you follow? I need edumacating!

Trevor, this is the DIY we used but it was not 100% complete. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SkT2j3jsU0 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SkT2j3jsU0)

I will be doing this sometime during the winter as I will have access to the shims and tools needed to do this DIY. When I do I will be taking pics, referencing this video and adding additional notes when making up a DIY....

Bear with the music.....the music sounded like retro 70's music....

[mLuMaN83]

Good looking out, Charlie.

[cakM3]

Good looking out, Charlie.

Thanks Mike.....that's what we do here....we look out for each other :thumbsup

[Rovert]

I need guys like you out in the pacific northwest.

[mLuMaN83]

Charlie is a true class act for sure.

[cakM3]

I need guys like you out in the pacific northwest.


Charlie is a true class act for sure.

Thanks guys! We just need more people who are willing to help each other out :thumbsup

[JupiterBMW]

Been a bit of a stranger around these parts... :eeps Not much I can do from a ship, but I've been researching and trying to find a good set of brake pads for the X5. The OEM dust like its no tomorrow, and there are almost ZERO aftermarket options.

So far I've found EBC red stuff, Textar ePad, Carbotech and Akebono (OEM replacements?)... Its freaking killing me how little is available. Why can't StopTech just make a street performance pad for the X5M!

Ok rant complete. :biggrin

[az3579]

Been a bit of a stranger around these parts... :eeps Not much I can do from a ship, but I've been researching and trying to find a good set of brake pads for the X5. The OEM dust like its no tomorrow, and there are almost ZERO aftermarket options.

So far I've found EBC red stuff, Textar ePad, Carbotech and Akebono (OEM replacements?)... Its freaking killing me how little is available. Why can't StopTech just make a street performance pad for the X5M!

Ok rant complete. :biggrin

EBC Redstuff. Your search has ended. :thumbsup

[das boots]

Been a bit of a stranger around these parts... :eeps Not much I can do from a ship, but I've been researching and trying to find a good set of brake pads for the X5. The OEM dust like its no tomorrow, and there are almost ZERO aftermarket options.

So far I've found EBC red stuff, Textar ePad, Carbotech and Akebono (OEM replacements?)... Its freaking killing me how little is available. Why can't StopTech just make a street performance pad for the X5M!

Ok rant complete. :biggrin


Zeckhausen is your answer.

[johnrando]

Nice work Charlie!

[330i ZHP]

EBC Redstuff. Your search has ended. :thumbsup

No EBC for X5M


Zeckhausen is your answer.

Dave will offer the pads I am using

[az3579]

No EBC for X5M



Dave will offer the pads I am using

Jon said he found it for the X5M.... I'm confused.


So far I've found EBC red stuff, Textar ePad, Carbotech and Akebono (OEM replacements?)... Its freaking killing me how little is available. Why can't StopTech just make a street performance pad for the X5M!


EDIT: Found them.
Don't know why I have to go to two different sites to buy front and rear pads, but...

Fronts:
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/2012_BMW_X5_ebc-brakes-redstuff-low-dust-ceramic-front-brake-pads-156inch-bmw-x5m-44-twin-turbo-1013-p-150777946.html

Rears:
http://www.optionsauto.com/arp/prodinfo.asp?number=EBC-DP32008C

[Sockethead]

Akebono I had on my car wore out the rotors pretty quick....

[330i ZHP]

X5m use completely different pads due to completely different calipers and rotors

[330i ZHP]

I see that front part number is listed on some sites for x5m and others just x5 4.4

I am very curious and will definitely look in to this more

[330i ZHP]

rears based on your part number on Amazon are only $117

http://www.amazon.com/EBC-Brakes-DP32008C-Redstuff-Ceramic/dp/B0070WAV8M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1413213939&sr=8-1&keywords=DP32008C

[330i ZHP]

I have emailed my sponsor contact at Vivid and I will see what he comes up with - I will update you Jon

[330i ZHP]

Been a bit of a stranger around these parts... :eeps Not much I can do from a ship, but I've been researching and trying to find a good set of brake pads for the X5. The OEM dust like its no tomorrow, and there are almost ZERO aftermarket options.

So far I've found EBC red stuff, Textar ePad, Carbotech and Akebono (OEM replacements?)... Its freaking killing me how little is available. Why can't StopTech just make a street performance pad for the X5M!

Ok rant complete. :biggrin

Jon - you could always "upgrade" to the Brembo 6 or 8 piston BBK

[JupiterBMW]

Jon - you could always "upgrade" to the Brembo 6 or 8 piston BBK

$9000 for brakes... You buy them, I'll install them. Or better yet, get me a hookup from one of your sponsors! :)

[330i ZHP]

Ok, here is the word from my sponsor and wholesale manager at Vivid Racing:

hey Stuart congrats!

unfortunately those ebc pads are still in development. they said check back in 1-2 months

[Yass_ZHP]

I drove down on Saturday to where my dad lives San Pedro Sula, Honduras its like 150 mile drive from where I live and installed the Active Autowerke Performance Software there so that I could drive it back and really feel the difference (if I was going to feel any.

The install was a lot easier than I had expected, since I was a little worried of using a battery charger but I got the charger, plugged it and used the AA G5 tool, followed the instructions and in less than 10 minutes I was done :) Let Heinz rest for the day (this is only the 2nd longest drive I have ever taken him, my average daily commute is only 4 miles)

Sunday morning I checked all the levels, everything was perfect.

Once I was back on the road early sunday, I felt the difference right off the bat:
- Much better throttle response
- I didnt have to downshift as often and I used 5th and 6th gear constantly instead of 4th and 5th = More power available in lower revs
- Engine seems a lot more at ease and I can hear a difference on how it screams on higher revs is a beaut, didnt really test out the extra rpms (113k miles on it, why force it?)
- Acceleration is a lot better as well (k&n cai helping)

So Im really happy with it, pricey maybe but AA def convinced me. Really thinking about getting their exhaust system.

[330i ZHP]

cool

[Hermes]

I guess I need to take the plastidip off the yellow wheels until I get new tires. Will get alignment as well

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[cakM3]

I guess I need to take the plastidip off the yellow wheels until I get new tires. Will get alignment as well

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Damn JP! Those are worn tires....too bad those tires don't last a little longer....I'm sure they still grip very well :)

on another note...posted updates in my project thread of another little mod I have planned ;)

[mLuMaN83]

Replaced all the broken door clips with new ones and also wrapped each clip with a little paper towel so they stay firm. She's quiet as a mouse now! I am enjoying the interior more than ever now.

[theothersawyer]

Polished and waxed the whole car. Been trying to wax it since I got it, but something always got in the way. I've had the car just over a week and washed it 5 times! Every time it either got too dark, someone randomly came over, or it started raining. Finally got it waxed though!

Next on the list is to jack up the car, remove the wheels, clean the barrels and coat the wheels!

[Fenrir]

Repainted the twist studs on the CAI cover and polishing up the review.

Sent from a blue police box.

[OtterEffect]

Repainted the twist studs on the CAI cover and polishing up the review.

Sent from a blue police box.

Looking forward to it :thumbsup

[Fenrir]

Looking forward to it :thumbsup

Thanks :)

Sent from a blue police box.

[330i ZHP]

on 2002

Installed the new OEM seat belts - finally ones that work
and refurbing the window wiper system

Next, on to rehab the front suspension

[Hermes]

Annoying...

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[bullfrogs_M3]

Not sure if I want to pull the trigger on this.........

http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/For-BMW-E46-4-Door-Carbon-Fiber-Inner-Headlight-Lamp-Trim/606360_470989109.html

[Rovert]

JP your wheel looks like it threw up!

[das boots]

Annoying...

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Resurrection of Linda Blair......

[alexandre]

Not sure if I want to pull the trigger on this.........

http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/For-BMW-E46-4-Door-Carbon-Fiber-Inner-Headlight-Lamp-Trim/606360_470989109.html

Wouldn't do it. Unless you've seen them in person and the fit/finish looks good ?

[Hermes]

Clean enough for now

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[cakM3]

Nice progress JP :thumbsup

Today I installed Sprint Booster in my ///M :)

[san]

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Replaced the chrome OEM kidney grill with an all black and also added the m-stickers...

[330i ZHP]

I have everything replaced or cleaned up and lubed on wiper assembly. Took wiper motor apart and replaced 40ish year old grease. And swapped two wires so the low and high speed were correct with the stalk at steering wheel. It used to work in reverse. Fast first then slow all the way

[stephenkirsh]

And swapped two wires so the low and high speed were correct with the stalk at steering wheel. It used to work in reverse. Fast first then slow all the way

Love that kind of old fashioned DIY.

[das boots]

Clean enough for now

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Swing by if you need to use my power washer.

[Johal E32]

New control arms, fcabs, 02 sensors and brake fluid for Dad's E46 wagon. Then my buddy and I bled the calipers and the slave cylinder on the clutch. Feels a lot better.

[ELCID86]

Replaced HomeLink and Sunroof button trim. @$17

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[johnrando]

JP your wheel looks like it threw up!

lol! San, grill/M stickers looking good!

[ELCID86]

Annoying...

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WHat is that JP??

[JupiterBMW]

Sorry for the late reply, but thanks to everyone for helping out with the brake pad search for me... The problem is that I find a lot of places that say they have a pad spec for the X5M, but then when you try to order, you can only get them for the regular X5 4.4i, which, as Stuart stated, has completely different front brakes.

I still have to try and make some phone calls, but will wait until I'm in town for a while first. Luckily I am not in immediate need of brakes.

[Fenrir]

The Helical review is up folks. A bit long winded but I tried to convey a decent ,albeit rough, understanding of what this thing is and what it does. Hope you guys enjoy it. :)

[OtterEffect]

:)

Edit: also officially renamed her. Tessa. :wub

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[Avetiso]

:)

Edit: also officially renamed her. Tessa. :wub

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She will always be Jane to me. :) glad to see you continuing the notebook!

[stephenkirsh]

Ooooo didn't realize this was a car from in-house. Nice!

[Whammy]

Replaced a stripped torx bolt the engine block. Then drive it like I stole it! ;)

[HockeyGoon]

Took the time and put on my dinan badge.16033

[ELCID86]

Took the time and put on my dinan badge.

Do you have stage 3??


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[ELCID86]

Just got home from Denver today and was looking at my new center trim. Do I have to cut out the back portion? If so, with what?

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[tkundhi]

I can't take credit for this. But a buddy of mine and my wife came up with this. It is a prototype. Actual piece will be stainless steel. Thanks to them and a water jet cutter.

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[JupiterBMW]

Just got home from Denver today and was looking at my new center trim. Do I have to cut out the back portion? If so, with what?

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You would have to verify what Option 493 is, but if my guess is correct, then no, you wouldn't have to cut it out, as that option is for the rear power ports...

[ELCID86]

You would have to verify what Option 493 is, but if my guess is correct, then no, you wouldn't have to cut it out, as that option is for the rear power ports...

Gotcha. Thanks Jon. I need to look at the existing one to see if it is cut. I'm assuming it is not. ...too lazy to walk out to the car :grin

[ELCID86]

I can't take credit for this. But a buddy of mine and my wife came up with this. It is a prototype. Actual piece will be stainless steel. Thanks to them and a water jet cutter.




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Those things are so cool.

[JupiterBMW]

I have to walk up 3 flights of stairs on the ship just to get to my room and you're too lazy to walk out to the garage... GEESH! :biggrin

[ELCID86]

I have to walk up 3 flights of stairs on the ship just to get to my room and you're too lazy to walk out to the garage... GEESH! :biggrin

Hey, it was a long week. Drive from SC, flight to/from CO... hope you are well my friend.

[BCS_ZHP]

I have to walk up 3 flights of stairs on the ship just to get to my room and you're too lazy to walk out to the garage... GEESH! :biggrin

Joop,
Stop your whining, the dog has gotten too old to retrieve a beer from the garage fridge for me, now I gotta go get it myself....

[Vas]

If that is the armrest delete, then no.

[JupiterBMW]

All you people that whine about long weeks... My next "Saturday" is 30 days away... And my last Sunday was 44 days ago...

Pity is under P in the dictionary...

And Bruce, I don't even get to have beer, even if I could get it myself!


But you know I still love all you guys... Old or not. :biggrin

[danewilson77]

I have to walk up 3 flights of stairs on the ship just to get to my room and you're too lazy to walk out to the garage... GEESH! :biggrin
It's not laziness. It's the fact that his walker gets caught on the backdoor threshold.

No flame suit required!

[JupiterBMW]

It's not laziness. It's the fact that his walker gets caught on the backdoor threshold.

No flame suit required!

Boom!! :rofl

[BCS_ZHP]

Let's see, during the ZHP family reunion scavenger hunt of 2013, how many injuries were sustained? How many guys over 40 were injured? How many "youngsters" in their 30's were injured?

The defense has no further questions at the moment your Honor.

[fredo]

LOL ... In for the answers. :biggrin

[alexandre]

Just got home from Denver today and was looking at my new center trim. Do I have to cut out the back portion? If so, with what?

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Mine didn't need to be cut, and I have the armrest. Run your vin on bmwvin and if you have option 493 then you need to cut it. Otherwise nope.

[HockeyGoon]

Do you have stage 3??


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Yes sir, I have stage 3.

[OtterEffect]

Drove her today... I mean I drive her everyday, but today she really got to stretch her legs on some deserted back roads. I found a small bit of road that has a similar configuration to the "Cork Screw" at Leguna Seca (albeit not nearly as dramatic), but it was terrific fun none the less. The butt-dyno tells me she pulls harder with the new fuel pump.. either that or I just lost some weight :p

[cakM3]

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Cars and coffee this morning

[BCS_ZHP]

Wife leaving for soccer this morning, low tire pressure warning comes on (we've had temperatures dropping lately). Go out to inflate the tires, fail. The BMW Roundel cap has welded itself to the metal of the valve stem threads on 2 of the wheels. So jumped online ordered two of part #5 on attached diagram, $14 each, then will go to a tire shop so they can replace them. I talked with my the parts counter guy, he said this is very common on the newer cars with TPMS, you have to apply grease to valve stem threads so the cap won't weld itself to those threads.

Why do they sell a valve stem cap at the parts counter that welds itself to their own valve stem???

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[az3579]

Joop,
Stop your whining, the dog has gotten too old to retrieve a beer from the garage fridge for me, now I gotta go get it myself....


It's not laziness. It's the fact that his walker gets caught on the backdoor threshold.

No flame suit required!


Let's see, during the ZHP family reunion scavenger hunt of 2013, how many injuries were sustained? How many guys over 40 were injured? How many "youngsters" in their 30's were injured?

The defense has no further questions at the moment your Honor.

:rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl


Mine didn't need to be cut, and I have the armrest. Run your vin on bmwvin and if you have option 493 then you need to cut it. Otherwise nope.

I'm sure glad it fit. :biggrin

[fredo]

... The butt-dyno tells me she pulls harder with the new fuel pump.. either that or I just lost some weight :p

LOL !

[ELCID86]

It's not laziness. It's the fact that his walker gets caught on the backdoor threshold.

No flame suit required!
LOL

And it is all the way out on the street!


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[alexandre]

I'm sure glad it fit. :biggrin

:)

[Vas]

Removed the mesh in the front bumper and painted it black.

[danewilson77]

Wife leaving for soccer this morning, low tire pressure warning comes on (we've had temperatures dropping lately). Go out to inflate the tires, fail. The BMW Roundel cap has welded itself to the metal of the valve stem threads on 2 of the wheels. So jumped online ordered two of part #5 on attached diagram, $14 each, then will go to a tire shop so they can replace them. I talked with my the parts counter guy, he said this is very common on the newer cars with TPMS, you have to apply grease to valve stem threads so the cap won't weld itself to those threads.

Why do they sell a valve stem cap at the parts counter that welds itself to their own valve stem???

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Went through this on the Mini. I removed tpms.

No flame suit required!

[ELCID86]

I installed the "not an ashtray" and new center console. Also swiped the cargo net out of Colin's car.




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[Au1994]

Wash/clay/wash/wax both cars today. I'm one tired puppy. A couple of Dewars and waters and I'll be ok though :)

Gonna try to get out in the morning and take some pics assuming I don't over indulge on the aforementioned scotch!

[johnrando]

Nice

[JupiterBMW]

Let's see, during the ZHP family reunion scavenger hunt of 2013, how many injuries were sustained? How many guys over 40 were injured? How many "youngsters" in their 30's were injured?

The defense has no further questions at the moment your Honor.

Us younger folks just went harder, faster, and longer... Old people move too slowly.

My reunion rally winner trophy will attest to this. Ok, no ACTUAL trophy but you know.

/thread :biggrin

[BCS_ZHP]

Jon,
Just realized the "walker" references were directed at me, admittedly I'm a little slow, haha. I'm definitely old, maybe a bit slow, but this old man is willing to take the challenge with you in the gym. Weights, you can hit the limits, I'll just do lower weights & bank on the reps. Crunches, sorry but I'll smack you, this set of kegerator abs does 600 crunches, 3xweek, when I'm bored sometimes I'll just do situps while watching tv, you can nail down about a grand during a 30 min show.
Bruce

[johnrando]

Old guys rule!

[ELCID86]

Old guys rule!

+1

Respect your elders!


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[jwalther]

New Bosch Icon wiper blades. Guy at the parts store raved about them.

[slater]

New Bosch Icon wiper blades. Guy at the parts store raved about them.

i just put some on - they are OK.

peter

[ELCID86]

I installed some under the hood bling. I'll probably be selling me afe dry CAI soon.

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[stephenkirsh]

I installed some under the hood bling. I'll probably be selling me afe dry CAI soon.

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Dibs!

[328ioc]

Fixed my non functioning hazard/door lock button.

All works now and I can actually let people get into my car. Lol

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[tkundhi]

Took ZHP2 to the track for the first time. It was a private track day with sum buddies including 3 other IR ZHPs. In total 3 IR sedans, 1 IR coupe and a Dinan 330ci (standard 330ci with full Dinan setup, intake, exhaust, software, suspension, etc).

I prefer ZHP1. Maybe it is the wheel/tire (245 sq vs stock) setup but ZHP1 seems quicker and better balanced. Both cars have PSS. I wonder if my wife will notice if I swap the wheels.

In paddock
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On track
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[rguti153]

Oem m3 mats still trying to finish

[az3579]

Oh my gawd... All those ZHPs on the track...

I'm lucky to see ONE in a few months!


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[Vas]

Imola goodness.

Sounds like the nova crew needs a track day. We got at least 3 imola sedan . Summit point would be awesome.

Shawn and Daniel. Are you guys in ?

[az3579]

Imola goodness.

Sounds like the nova crew needs a track day. We got at least 3 imola sedan . Summit point would be awesome.

Shawn and Daniel. Are you guys in ?


You're killin' me...

[BCS_ZHP]

BP, a very strong IT market down here, expand your search, higher priced living costs but normally higher salaries too. And if you find something, you can sleep with Sugar until you find your own place. Bruce

[danewilson77]

BP, a very strong IT market down here, expand your search, higher priced living costs but normally higher salaries too. And if you find something, you can sleep with Sugar until you find your own place. Bruce
I know Sugar Bear just heard you say that and her ears are pointing straight up!

No flame suit required!

[Yass_ZHP]

Flushed all the coolant and replaced it, while at the shop I remembered I had felt a couple of stutters the last couple of days and we checked the hoses and sure enough, the main is cracked, we ordered it should be here in a couple of days....

[az3579]

BP, a very strong IT market down here, expand your search, higher priced living costs but normally higher salaries too. And if you find something, you can sleep with Sugar until you find your own place. Bruce


I know Sugar Bear just heard you say that and her ears are pointing straight up!

No flame suit required!

Awwwww, thanks for the offer, Bruce!. :biggrin
Who knows, I might just expand. We'll have to see...

[dlucas589]

Finished installing new Koni FSD's w Stock Springs (purchased from Imola.ZHP- Thanks!). Used spring compressors from AutoZone but enlisted the help of a neighbor who has an air impact wrench to both loosen the old strut top nut and tighten the new top nuts (basically impossible to do by hand- which many DIYs say is possible). Alignment this week.

[Johnmadd]

Getting an alignment on the e30 right now.

[Whammy]

Replaced the water pump, pulley, power steering pulley, and thermostat. The voltage regulator would be included in this list however, discovered I had the wrong connector :banghead: So, instead I am getting a brand new alternator because my parts place does not have the voltage regulator I need. At least I get a new alternator for not much more.

[Johnmadd]

Replaced the water pump, pulley, power steering pulley, and thermostat. The voltage regulator would be included in this list however, discovered I had the wrong connector :banghead: So, instead I am getting a brand new alternator because my parts place does not have the voltage regulator I need. At least I get a new alternator for not much more.

Needs to be the voltage regulator from a z4 iirc.

[johnrando]

Nice tkun, dluc, whammy.

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[ELCID86]

Finished installing new Koni FSD's w Stock Springs (purchased from Imola.ZHP- Thanks!). Used spring compressors from AutoZone but enlisted the help of a neighbor who has an air impact wrench to both loosen the old strut top nut and tighten the new top nuts (basically impossible to do by hand- which many DIYs say is possible). Alignment this week.

Air wrench is a big help. Nice work.


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[Whammy]

Too late....alternator already in hand.

[TxCracker2316]

16094Got my fenders rolled gettin ready for the monsters in the mail headed my way! Good bye 17x7.5 et47 hello 18x10 et43!

[danewilson77]

16094Got my fenders rolled gettin ready for the monsters in the mail headed my way! Good bye 17x7.5 et47 hello 18x10 et43!
Gon look good.

No flame suit required!

[ZHP Dave]

Ordered new rear brakes two days ago and just ordered the BC Racing coils with Swift springs 5 minutes ago.

[Smilez]

David, yes you did :D

[danewilson77]

Win. Looking forward to your review on the BC's.

No flame suit required!

[Simmsled]

Changed belts and pulleys with the Contitech kit. Pulleys are INA. Good stuff. My main tensioner pulley was very noisy. My AC pulley seemed perfect, however.
I have a Step and of course had to take the fan clutch off of the water pump... no leaks, but the wp shaft has a slight bit of slop in it.
SO... ordered a Saleri wp, Wahler thermostat, and URO aluminum wp pulley. Oh, and BMW coolant.
I'm at 61k miles.

[Whammy]

Question: Is it common when re-attaching the radiator hoses to the thermostat the hoses may not perfectly mate up causing a leak?

I ask because I think I have this problem after finally re-attaching everything and starting the engine. I now haz leak.

[danewilson77]

Question: Is it common when re-attaching the radiator hoses to the thermostat the hoses may not perfectly mate up causing a leak?

I ask because I think I have this problem after finally re-attaching everything and starting the engine. I now haz leak.

It's not a mating issue imo.....it's just a pita to complete a secure connection.

The friendliest forum on the planet.

[UdubBadger]

It's not a mating issue imo.....it's just a pita to complete a secure connection.

The friendliest forum on the planet.
Just as it is in life itself...

[danewilson77]

Just as it is in life itself...

:shifty

The friendliest forum on the planet.

[johnrando]

Lol. Nice werk folks!

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[midlandtech]

Gave it a quick wash it prep for its fall stripping, waxing, and polishing... sadly it looks like I may be selling in the near future =(

[Whammy]

It's not a mating issue imo.....it's just a pita to complete a secure connection.

The friendliest forum on the planet.

Got any tips? I have pressed as hard as I can to get the connection to seat correctly. it could be that the seal is worn out.


I wonder if I lost the o-ring. Guess I need to check that.

[330i ZHP]

Dyed and Installed black interior bits in 02. http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/22/8cf09e0b7192c9ac7a5ad7dd44c29f8f.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/22/d4b4bf560fd1826669505084d5bfdb9c.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/22/1415af26fdf5256046af8cad40d296d8.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/22/de6c0ca7cef14e048975943cd768d772.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/22/4be917606ef6f14c13e5ae322508083d.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/22/435b6725f534fd760692a2cf6553f957.jpg

[ELCID86]

^nice work. Though I cringe when I see the can on the paint.


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[az3579]

It's so cleeeeeeeeeeean in there!

[cakM3]

Lookin' good Stuart!
:like

[330i ZHP]

If you saw the paint up close you would understand. The car is a 20 footer

[Sockethead]

Got any tips? I have pressed as hard as I can to get the connection to seat correctly. it could be that the seal is worn out.


I wonder if I lost the o-ring. Guess I need to check that.

Wipe a little non petroleum grease or silicone on the o-ring to help seat it.

[HockeyGoon]

Well guys, as you know I got hit a few months ago by a subaru. It just got worse today just now actually. I was on 610 and a 18-wheeler was driving fast and decided to come over on me and clipped my back left panel. I almost spun out and proceeded to call the cops. The truck driver was very cooperative and nice.
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He was at fault and was given a ticket.

[das boots]

Lady Luck is still watching. He either have swerved a little to avoid hitting you. He could have bashed your butt in.......and that would be a real total!

[OtterEffect]

Today I finally found the culprit of a barely audible metallic rattle that has been annoying the crap out of me for a long time!

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/22/9a03d24c9d9c14b7aa3977de23606971.jpg

Found it in the center console.... And no, I have no idea how it got there :p


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[danewilson77]

Nail mod ftw!

You don't know about that mod?

No flame suit required!

[3ZHP]

Well guys, as you know I got hit a few months ago by a subaru. It just got worse today just now actually. I was on 610 and a 18-wheeler was driving fast and decided to come over on me and clipped my back left panel. I almost spun out and proceeded to call the cops. The truck driver was very cooperative and nice.
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He was at fault and was given a ticket.

Ouch, hope everything works out for you.


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[az3579]

Nail mod ftw!

You don't know about that mod?

No flame suit required!

He definitely nailed that one.

[stephenkirsh]

LOL

[mbeckel]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/22/6cef217b754a8765d7868cb8def92ebe.jpg

Wheel studs! Bye bye wheel bolts!

[Romulan]

Found an OEM garage opener pulled from an E39 on craigslist for $45. Just got this sucker installed ( <10 min, very easy). If you do this mod, don't cut out too much liner!!!

http://s23.postimg.org/4kjwe8ts7/unnamed_4.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/4kjwe8ts7/)

[ELCID86]

Wheel studs! Bye bye wheel bolts!




Found an OEM garage opener pulled from an E39 on craigslist for $45. Just got this sucker installed ( <10 min, very easy). If you do this mod, don't cut out too much liner!!!


Great mods guys. I recently did both of these too. Quick wins.


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[ZHP Dave]

Win. Looking forward to your review on the BC's.

No flame suit required!

As long as they come in in time they'll be put to the test pretty quickly. I've got a 980 mile drive to the Dragon first week of November! I wish I could have the ZHP for the drive up there and have it magically change into my S2000 once we got there.

[OtterEffect]

He definitely nailed that one.

:rofl

[Avetiso]

Today I finally found the culprit of a barely audible metallic rattle that has been annoying the crap out of me for a long time!

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/22/9a03d24c9d9c14b7aa3977de23606971.jpg

Found it in the center console.... And no, I have no idea how it got there :p


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I swear I didn't put that there. WTF.

[OtterEffect]

I swear I didn't put that there. WTF.

Haha, don't think anyone in their right mind would purposely install a loose nail under their euro tray. unless, of course, nail mod :dunno ...it remains a mystery lol


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[ELCID86]

Well guys, as you know I got hit a few months ago by a subaru. It just got worse today just now actually. I was on 610 and a 18-wheeler was driving fast and decided to come over on me and clipped my back left panel. I almost spun out and proceeded to call the cops. The truck driver was very cooperative and nice.

He was at fault and was given a ticket.

Really sorry this happened. I'm glad you are ok. It certainly looks repairable and he is liable.

[330i ZHP]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/23/0f43401b188e1b7bf5a483e8ad9525c9.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/23/7ed71e516bec1c9d7d69dd4acb320954.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/23/a4a4b9882066a52dd3df31903ae15482.jpg

Door cards done and reinstalled

[330i ZHP]

JP Hermes has informed me the windshield and rear window have to be removed to remove and redo the headliner. I was hoping to do it in black alcantara this weekend but I guess I will do it when I do the paint work since the windows will be removed at that time.

So, stuck with the ugly blue (OEM is a white vinyl) for now

[johnrando]

Looks good Stuart. Who's down for a group buy on the nail mod? I'll start a list. :biggrin.

As for my car, drove it. After wifey out of town a few days and me running all the short "round town" errands (school, etc.) for the kids in her SUV, and driving mine for the first time in 4 days I was like, "holy sh#@, what a car!"

[Hermes]

E21 poly bushings

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edit: I got #2 & 4

http://eurometric.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/e21-suspension-bushing-locations.png

[Hermes]

JP Hermes has informed me the windshield and rear window have to be removed to remove and redo the headliner. I was hoping to do it in black alcantara this weekend but I guess I will do it when I do the paint work since the windows will be removed at that time.

So, stuck with the ugly blue (OEM is a white vinyl) for now

just do it when you repaint the car ;)

[Vas]

Helped a friend out today with his zhp. Installed a new coby wheel.

[danewilson77]

Helped a friend out today with his zhp. Installed a new coby wheel.
Yesssss

No flame suit required!

[stephenkirsh]

Helped a friend out today with his zhp. Installed a new coby wheel.

Jealous!

[Rovert]

I took off my oval mirror as the dimming gel is starting to show signs of leaking. Using an E39 mirror with no rain sense covers for now. LOL

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/23/914d54101cca3765d1b48dfc2d4f929c.jpg

What is that company that permanently fixes this?

[alexandre]

http://www.radar-mirror.com/Mirror_Repair.html ? :dunno

[Johal E32]

I used radar mirror on my old M5, they did an amazing job and fast turnaround.

[fantinno]

Just got a box full of fluids and filters. Time to do my first Inspection II on the car this weekend!

[danewilson77]

Just got a box full of fluids and filters. Time to do my first Inspection II on the car this weekend!

:waldo

[NoVAphotog]

Just got a box full of fluids and filters. Time to do my first Inspection II on the car this weekend!

+1

Learned a lot and got some great bonding time in with my car and friends doing Inspection II DIY, MUCH better than shelling out the $600-800 for a shop to do it.

[johnrando]

:thumbup

[Hermes]

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/BA87AC7E-F90A-493A-9A99-2CC4AE1ED3CC.jpg

[jakksfor20]

Had a secondary air CEL code. While back I broke the plastic vacuum hose right where it mates to the 4" rubber hose. Bought a longer piece of hose since it was disconnected today. Reset CEL to see if that was it. Also vacuumed both cars and leather conditioned them.


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[Vas]

Washed it.

[cakM3]

BP, Patrick and I took our ZHPs out for a photo/coding session today. Awesome day to be out! :thumbsup

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[dlucas589]

Used PA soft to switch off DRL so my angel eyes no longer look mismatched against the halogens.
Switched unlock sequence so 1 click opens all doors instead of 2.
Cleared some old codes, reset service interval

[BCS_ZHP]

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Door cards done and reinstalled

Stuart, I see you've bought top boxes for each of your bottom chests since the last time I was over, very nice!!! I'm envious, but happy for you.

[330i ZHP]

Thanks Bruce. I surprisingly only have a few drawers not filled.

[330i ZHP]

Today's progress. Refurbished the entire front suspension on the 2002

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/25/8aef35e45cdce2eebd90ce78cfb40c12.jpg

Blown front struts

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/25/c4a439584ef07fc0da8d0115252e3a82.jpg

Trashed spring pads

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Bushings beat and cracked

The aftermarket camber plates were completely devoid of grease and seized/squeaky.

Coated all metal in POR15

New tie-rods and other pivot points

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/25/e3d86c6403107f6dfb5b29b3a316ed1d.jpg

[330i ZHP]

Yesterday finished converting everything except the front seats to black in the 2002. Finished installing Focal component speakers front and rear. Installed small mono subamp and wired everything.

The 2002 is the EASIEST to work on car.

I need to fabricate a center console facia to mount the head unit. Three gauges and the oem astray

[330i ZHP]

I think instead of tearing the car apart this winter to do the bodywork and paint. I am going to pull the engine and rebuild. If nothing else replace all the gaskets and seals. It seeps a lot of oil

[Johnmadd]

Great work Stuart!

[ELCID86]

Great work Stuart!

+1. Wow.


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[330i ZHP]

Washed X

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/26/59fd98208209e9521e031d7c500de661.jpg
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Waiting on two parts and I can complete the suspension

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[danewilson77]

Looking good Stu.

"No flamesuit required"

[az3579]

I think instead of tearing the car apart this winter to do the bodywork and paint. I am going to pull the engine and rebuild. If nothing else replace all the gaskets and seals. It seeps a lot of oil

Definitely a good idea to sort that out first. The paint can wait. :)

[OtterEffect]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/26/f5b55a623c401d047f84f23889087b60.jpg



Love that front lip. Who makes it?

[Johal E32]

Loos like a Garbino lip, very nice indeed.

[Hermes]

Love that front lip. Who makes it?


Loos like a Garbino lip, very nice indeed.

Yup. Stuart paid a pretty penny for that to come from Japan

[az3579]

That Garbino lip is the only one I'd ever considering putting on my car. I guess that means I won't have a lip. lol
Stuart's car is a model of perfection.

[Sockethead]

Stuart's car is a model of perfection.
I agree!
I still can't believe he didn't win at Bimmerfest 2 years ago....

[theothersawyer]

Man, that's the best looking lip I have seen for the ZHP yet! Gorgeous!

[cakM3]

That Garbino lip is the only one I'd ever considering putting on my car. I guess that means I won't have a lip. lol
Stuart's car is a model of perfection.

I have to agree here :thumbsup If I go with a different lip this is the lip I will put on my ZHP.... I just have to be willing to pay the $1,126.74 price tag to have this lip shipped to my address...

[das boots]

I have to agree here :thumbsup If I go with a different lip this is the lip I will put on my ZHP.... I just have to be willing to pay the $1,126.74 price tag to have this lip shipped to my address...

Seriously????? That much?????

[slater]

Washed X

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/26/59fd98208209e9521e031d7c500de661.jpg
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first off - stuart, your X5 is bad A!

nextly - can you provide more details on your lift? that looks like the sort of thing i could squeeze into my tiny garage.

thanks!

peter

[theothersawyer]

I have to agree here :thumbsup If I go with a different lip this is the lip I will put on my ZHP.... I just have to be willing to pay the $1,126.74 price tag to have this lip shipped to my address...

Never mind! It is not THAT good looking!

[az3579]

I have to agree here :thumbsup If I go with a different lip this is the lip I will put on my ZHP.... I just have to be willing to pay the $1,126.74 price tag to have this lip shipped to my address...

Bad idea... because daily driver. :(
The state of the Arquay lip right now proves that.

[ELCID86]

Had PDR done to hood, roof, door and fenders.

This one was stubborn but looks quite a bit better. I can't even see where the other ones were.

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[Vas]

Looks much much better. 👍

[330i ZHP]

can you provide more details on your lift? that looks like the sort of thing i could squeeze into my tiny garage.

thanks!

peter

BendPak SP7X

[slater]

BendPak SP7X

that's sweet. a bit rich for me - i like the atlas 'kiwk bay' though, it doesn't go as high but it's also less than half the cost. :)

peter

[sillieidiot]

I agree!
I still can't believe he didn't win at Bimmerfest 2 years ago....

that's because bimmerfest judges only like flashy/tacky looking cars. his was too clean lol

[HockeyGoon]

Had to order a new tire because of this little guy
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[UdubBadger]

That's not patchable?

[HockeyGoon]

That's not patchable?

No, they said it would have to curve and it wouldn't stay.

[Rovert]

I use those rubber plugs with rubber cement and never had an issue with the many times I've used them. They're always in my trunk so I can fix it on the side of the road in 5 minutes.

[fantinno]

+1

Learned a lot and got some great bonding time in with my car and friends doing Inspection II DIY, MUCH better than shelling out the $600-800 for a shop to do it.

Yeah, I could never shell out that much to a shop for basic stuff. I learned to work on cars because a shop wanted $1900 to do the timing chains on my GTI and I wasn't having it. Talk about getting intimate... thank goodness for online DIYs!

Everything went well, things are looking great at 40k+, even the trans and diff fluid looked pretty clean, but I replaced it anyways. I forgot my power bleeder at my folks place, so I had to save the brake fluid flush til next weekend and decided to hold off on PS fluid till then too.

Replaced my HID bulbs with new Phillips today, one was starting to turn pink and flicker. Bright as the shining sun now!!

[UdubBadger]

No, they said it would have to curve and it wouldn't stay.

Bs. I've patched tires closer to the sidewalk than that. Sounds like they got you.

[HockeyGoon]

Bs. I've patched tires closer to the sidewalk than that. Sounds like they got you.

Yeah they probably did, my mom was the one who took my car up there, they probably tricked her.

[ELCID86]

No, they said it would have to curve and it wouldn't stay.

I had the same thing with my wife's TSX recently I guess I'm glad someone else confirmed what my tire shop said, b/c I didn't really believe them. Sorry these things can't be patched like back in the old days.

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[Au1994]

Dunno, I had a nail in a pretty similar place on my F30. Goodyear place said it had to be replaced but they didn't sell the Bridgestone's so I went to an NTB. That guy said no problem to patch.

[cakM3]

Not really what I did today but what I will be doing on Sunday.....

I will be making the trip up to New Hampshire where I will be rebuilding a fellow Mafia member's ZKW headlight assembly restoring his lighting using OEM M3 AL projector assemblies. Pretty much the same way I rebuilt Botond's and my headlight assemblies. I have been waiting two years to help this member so I'm guessing his lighting is really bad....stay tuned for pics of his severely burned out projector bowls....I would expect to see them seriously cracked....

[ZHP Dave]

Mine are pretty bad as well. I'll hopefully be fixing the problem within the month.

[330i ZHP]

These tires that could have been plugged. Like said previously. Takes 5 min

[johnrando]

Not really what I did today but what I will be doing on Sunday.....

I will be making the trip up to New Hampshire where I will be rebuilding a fellow Mafia member's ZKW headlight assembly restoring his lighting using OEM M3 AL projector assemblies. Pretty much the same way I rebuilt Botond's and my headlight assemblies. I have been waiting two years to help this member so I'm guessing his lighting is really bad....stay tuned for pics of his severely burned out projector bowls....I would expect to see them seriously cracked....

Mafia helping mafia. :mafia

[cakM3]

Mafia helping mafia. :mafia

Just trying to repay all the help extended to me during the second reunion meet when I rebuilt my VANOS and installed the anti-rattle kit on my ZHP. You guys were awesome!

[johnrando]

It was a ton a fun working on your car with you. Plus, I got a good preview for doing mine in which Gary helped (and a few others).... thus paying it forward.

[cakM3]

It was a ton a fun working on your car with you. Plus, I got a good preview for doing mine in which Gary helped (and a few others).... thus paying it forward.

Yeah, having you, Jeff, and Kyle (Ryan's Kyle) there to help really boosted my confidence to tear into my engine like that being far from home. It was an awesome experience to be at the reunion meet, having my car parked inside Dane's garage doing this sort of maintenance.

Today during my lunch break, I found myself sitting in my ///M enjoying the heat generated by the sun listening to some Austrailian Pink Floyd in my "upgraded BMW car stereo", thanks to Kyle (static667). I decided to treat my BMW perforated leather steering wheel (where did I get this from???), F10 lit shift knob, and boots with a very good coat of leather treat so it can easily work it's way into the leather in the nice sunny day we're having in Rhode Island this afternoon. It was a very relaxing lunch break and I'm ready to knock off some work this afternoon.... it was a vey stress-free day at work today ;)

[az3579]

It was a very relaxing lunch break and I'm ready to knock off some work this afternoon....

*cough cough*

[LivesNearCostco]

Tweaked the toe on my ZHP last night. Body shop replaced right inner tie rod and I declined the alignment. A few days ago I determined the right side had too much toe-out, so I brought it in 3 "flats" or 180 degrees (half turn) on the tie rod. Yesterday I noticed my wheel was turned just a tiny bit to the right when the car was going straight, so I turned both adjusters 60 degrees to the right. Today the steering wheel seemed pretty straight. But I don't know how much total toe-in I have.

Then finished swapping in new 82mm wheel studs. Prior to accident, I had swapped studs on 3 wheels but not the 4th. Now all the wheel studs match!

Want to go back to softer (440/550 lb/inch) springs on the ZHP but the E36 is not track ready yet.

[cakM3]

I washed my ZHP on Tuesday and today after work I washed my ///M. I now have both cars cleaned.....;)

[TheFinanceGuy]

Not really what I did today but what I will be doing on Sunday.....

I will be making the trip up to New Hampshire where I will be rebuilding a fellow Mafia member's ZKW headlight assembly restoring his lighting using OEM M3 AL projector assemblies. Pretty much the same way I rebuilt Botond's and my headlight assemblies. I have been waiting two years to help this member so I'm guessing his lighting is really bad....stay tuned for pics of his severely burned out projector bowls....I would expect to see them seriously cracked....

You stopping by house on the way back to rebuild mine too?


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[cakM3]

You stopping by house on the way back to rebuild mine too?


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I'm sure you can do this Patrick. Its actually not too hard to do :) Channing is willing to pay me for my time and I'm happy to help out ;)


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[slater]

I'm sure you can do this Patrick. Its actually not too hard to do :) Channing is willing to pay me for my time and I'm happy to help out ;)


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agreed, it is not difficult at all. i used the TRS kit and installed new lenses at the same time. total time, including removal and re-install into my car was under 2 hours.

peter

[ELCID86]

RCR install thanks to Dave!

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[LivesNearCostco]

Last night swapped lower radiator hose temp sender, replaced windshield washer motor, and swapped out ballast and ignitor on my left/ZKW headlight. First went shopping for Halloween costume and made brief stop at gym, and the wiring insulation was falling apart inside headlight so I had to put a mile of electrical tape in there. So stayed up far too late and now am suffering. Have been working from home this morning but now heading to office for meetings, ouch!

[ELCID86]

Nice work! Good luck on the work :-)

[Hermes]

Started building my front suspension. Wheel bearings replaced, hubs on

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/CDD1234F-BEE9-44A4-8E2A-E31858C91B4B.jpg

[330i ZHP]

Looks good

I added a front strut brace, no pics

I am building up the center console to house head unit, 3 gauges, factory ashtray (keeping it only because it is mint - never used)

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/31/7cce2242d3d0201186e753bef3e7a029.jpg

[dlucas589]

Looking good Shawn!!


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[danewilson77]

Looks good

I added a front strut brace, no pics

I am building up the center console to house head unit, 3 gauges, factory ashtray (keeping it only because it is mint - never used)

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/31/7cce2242d3d0201186e753bef3e7a029.jpg
Looks like a winner Stu.

"No flamesuit required"

[ZHP Dave]

Currently getting an alignment. Not exciting, but only paying $30 for it is!

[cakM3]

Swapped my Style 135s for Style 68s this afternoon. The ZHP is now ready for winter....:thumbsup

[Stewbie]

Currently getting an alignment. Not exciting, but only paying $30 for it is!
Are there zhp specific alignment settings?

[ZHP Dave]

Nope. Standard sport with 18" wheels. I researched like hell this morning when I woke up making sure it wasn't ZHP specific.

[Vas]

Tackled some stuff on a zhp today. New oil sensor with an oil change, trans bushings, csb bushing and guibo. Removing the exhaust sucked because of the rusted bolts. Had to drill them out because they snapped right away.

[ELCID86]

Tackled some stuff on a zhp today. New oil sensor with an oil change, trans bushings, csb bushing and guibo. Removing the exhaust sucked because of the rusted bolts. Had to drill them out because they snapped right away.

Good job. I hate rusty bolts. Glad you came out on top.


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[Vas]

It was a pita. Worst design by bmw soo far to use studs on the exhaust and make it all 1 piece.

[TheFinanceGuy]

Swapped my Style 135s for Style 68s this afternoon. The ZHP is now ready for winter....:thumbsup

:thumbsdown: shudder ... Winter ....


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[Hermes]

Almost

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/6BD2284F-1AA3-41BF-8363-8F6F2E0587E7.jpg

[kayger12]

Winter coat applied. Not that I let her get wet, snowy, or salty anymore...

http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff401/Kayger12/20141101_175703_1_zpsqcrtfcti.jpg

[ELCID86]

^good call Keith as it'll probably be here before we know it.

I refreshed my cube with Valspar Satin.

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[kayger12]

^Looks great. I miss the buisiness CD in my old 325. So tired of the Nav...

[ELCID86]

^Looks great. I miss the buisiness CD in my old 325. So tired of the Nav...

Thanks. And I agree, Colin has nav in his and I like my Bus. CD h/u.


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[cakM3]

I went up to Kittery, Maine today to rebuild a Mafia member's ZKW headlights. Guess I'm getting much better at doing this. His set came out much better than my set :) On my way back home I got to drive my ZHP through snow flurries....it was nice having my winter wheels mounted....made for an interesting drive back...

Did the entire rebuild in 3 hours :biggrin

[328ioc]

Nothing done to the ZHP today. But gave the new edition its first bath.

Better pics to come once a few more cosmetic items are taken care of.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/02/c4501df8efc53f7b6ec58e384c6299da.jpg

[johnrando]

Nice Dev, Charlie, Keith, Shawn.

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[cakM3]

Thanks John :)


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[330i ZHP]

Took a couple pieces of an aftermarket center console for the 2002 and made my own face plate. Covered it in leather. Covered the oem base in leather. Added gauges. Head unit. And wired everything. http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/02/c16dc2a63c7e66c247974e755be48fcf.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/02/4442d2ce36c8efc04bf30511ae2ec6f6.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/02/af75dc34bf50219d1cdba96d117d774b.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/02/a41f16717379a12e448f61bf9ca0cacf.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/02/ab8f0c39a3ba568e4a6acd7cf140e9dc.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/02/44743169926a0504261b8fdfe70cee58.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/02/03baab95d8eac112e104fd4bb5966098.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/02/e7385df00e290578f9d1d4c4df50f0e5.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/02/674e4676139dbbb6c0edd6b08489604e.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/02/b7407b908aef42a46fd937f802d01e32.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/02/30ab80188c7542f858816740fe009032.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/02/90687cd182d635b9f6c3dc57b7bc8bb4.jpg

[330i ZHP]

You will notice the two oil related gauges are closer together - that is intentional for my Dad's sake...I am trying to make this thing as simple stupid for him as possible