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

[3ZHP]

Nice job


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[Johnmadd]

That's awesome Stuart!

[330i ZHP]

I need to make a pocket for inbetween the ashtray and shifter housing. Somewhere to put iPhone and glasses

[danewilson77]

Looks perfect.

"No flamesuit required"

[Hermes]

Looks great Stuart!

As for me, I picked up the up to '77 6mm rotor set screws so I can put everything together tonight on the E21

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[Whammy]

Picked up a new lower radiator hose for the ZHP. Hopefully this addresses the leak and will be the last part needed for a while.

[Hermes]

I really want to drive it tomorrow...

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Ok, next side...

Edit:

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[Hermes]

Done

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[az3579]

Pretty colors!
JP, how come the bumper is sagging a bit?

[danewilson77]

Clean install JP. Nice.

[cakM3]

Looks good JP! :thumbsup

[BCS_ZHP]

Nice job, JP. I thought you were giving the IR ZHP to your sister, I see it peeking in on you.

[Hermes]

Thanks everybody!

BP, the bumper isn't mounted 100% correct yet. I have to drill a hole in the frame rail to put another bolt to align it, I just haven't got around to it yet.

Bruce, I did give it to her but I drive it once in a while to make sure nothing needs maintaining.

Now I just need to figure out where I put the Koni stickers so I can put them on the strut tubes...

[johnrando]

Very nice JP!

[Hermes]

Thanks John!

[Hermes]

Alignment

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[az3579]

Looking delish JP.

[LivesNearCostco]

Yesterday my ZHP got an alignment. Before showed excess toe-in on fronts and slight toe-out on rear. Toe-in on front was not surprising as frame rails had been bent and straightened then one tie-rod replaced. I'd adjusted the front toe manually by driving feel and it turns out I had it almost exactly even, just much more toe-in than I wanted or expected. Was at +0.43° now at +0.14° total toe-in.

On rear, can't tell why I had the toe-out. Either it happened when I replaced all the rear control arm bushings and diff bushings, which means I did 4 track days with rear toe-out (including my fateful crash day in July). Or the accident itself caused the rear trailing arms to move to toe-out. May never know.

For the E36 I bought a used oil pan with baffle pre-installed (from Hard Motorsports in Oregon) and an oil pump upgrade kit with pre-pressed inner gear from Achilles Motorsport in Fresno, California. Was going to buy the refreshed+upgraded oil pump and reinforced oil pickup tube but they ran out both yesterday. Instead I will be taking apart my oil pump and replaced the inner gear, shaft, and sprocket. New one has stronger shaft and safety-wired nut. Since no welding is required now, I could replace it myself at rent-a-lift place, but might pay a shop to do it due to lack of time.

[Yass_ZHP]

Well had a really rough day, I decided to run some errands during the lunch break and a pickup truck swerved in front of me and lifted a pretty big rock that was on the side of the road and it flew hit my bumper went under and opened up a hole on the oil pan :( luckily enough I pulled over and sure enough there was a trail of oil and it was pretty bad, had to call my insurance and tow Heinz to my Indie shop, hopefully I can get the parts if not, Heinz will stay out of action for a few days...

[TWong1200]

Wow... That totally sucks. Bright side is, it could've been worse!

[stephenkirsh]

Holy crap that's bad!

Was your OEM shield in place?

[Yass_ZHP]

Holy crap that's bad!

Was your OEM shield in place?

Yep... still got to it, the sound while it went underneath was terrifying :(

[johnrando]

Holy cow... that's awful! Glad it wasn't worse.

[Imola.ZHP]

I have about a months worth of posts to catch up on in this thread, but wanted to share that I finally and successfully replaced the battery in one of my two key-fobs that has been dead for probably 2 years now. I had to re-code it to the car, but some instructions I had found awhile back and scree-shot for future reference did the trick on the first try, but the other key's programming was lost. The answer was in the next screen shot, basically just had to program both keys at the same time.

Woot!

In that same parts order, I ordered (and installed) a new windshield washer pump (did this last week) and strainer and still was unable to get any fluid to shoot out onto the windshield, the liquid would just kinda burble out, leading me to believe the nozzles were clogged up. So tonight, for whatever reason, my brain wondered if they would spray better with the hood open, when I tried this they sprayed like they should. Hood closed, no spray. So I started looking for a kink in the hose, sure enough, at the hood hinge the hose was being compressed with the hood closed. Snapped the hose back into the places it was supposed to be in and it works great. I guess tomorrow I'll swap back to the old pump to ensure it does work and then just list it on eBay to try to recoup some of that money I wasted buying a new pump if indeed the old one works.

Hoping to find the energy (and outside temperature compliance) to wash her tomorrow also and maybe even do a bit of pre-winter waxing. I'm working noon-midnight both tomorrow and Sunday so it would be a great time to get some stuff done on her (while on the clock of course!).

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EDIT: Wow, caught up completed, that wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be, 10 pages, 40 posts per page, done. Lots of great work going on, I wish I had time to do some of the things you guys are doing, keep it up!

[stephenkirsh]

Replaced DISA valve on my dad's 2004 ZSP sedan. Was going great until a screw got dropped behind a heat shield area. But now we know how to access the heater blower motor!

[TWong1200]

Ah man... That blows. No pun intended. LOL!

[johnrando]

Good work both of you. :like

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[Rovert]

I drove the crap out of mine after leaving it parked outside at the airport for 7 days. LOL.

[OtterEffect]

5 hours in, 5 to go. Full paint restoration: wash, clay, cut, polish, seal, wax.
http://i.imgur.com/YphjNKl.jpg

So far so good :biggrin
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[Avetiso]

5 hours in, 5 to go. Full paint restoration: wash, clay, cut, polish, seal, wax.
http://i.imgur.com/YphjNKl.jpg

So far so good :biggrin
http://i.imgur.com/NkDkzWh.jpg

Finally. She needed it so bad.

[az3579]

Swapped over to the winter tire/wheel setup. Man, I forgot just how dirty I left the wheels... And how awkward the 8.5 rears look on the front and the 7.5's on the back. Lol


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[Avetiso]

Got a parking ticket. Parked the wrong way on a one way street. :rofl I suck at downtown.

[Rovert]

^ Easy to fix. Traction Off, Full steering lock, clutch in, LAUNCH. :ducking

[Avetiso]

^ Easy to fix. Traction Off, Full steering lock, clutch in, LAUNCH. :ducking

Hahah. Stupid mistake. I feel stupid because I had just driven up that street and I knew it was one-way, but for some reason I turned around and parked on it.

:rofl

[Imola.ZHP]

Waiting for this coffee to kick in and then its go time for a bath. Wait, maybe I should check the weather, oh look, shiny object!

Perhaps the coffee is already kicking in.

[danewilson77]

Partially installed cross drilled rotors and Posi-Quiet pads on the Mini today.

Rotor retaining screw is soaking overnight :facepalm

"No flamesuit required"

[orange260z]

Took car for a last drive of the season to run the sta-bil through the system, then put it away :(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/09/1d5a647e04af6f764c33648895316190.jpg


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[Rovert]

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:eeps

[Tnhl1989]

Huh? what is happening? Carbon fairy?

[cakM3]

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:eeps

Congrats on your new bootlid Trevor! Can't wait to see the installed pics! :thumbsup

[az3579]

From that totalled M3 I assume?

[Whammy]

My car is now driveable again has no coolant leaks!

[Rovert]

From that totalled M3 I assume?

Yup. Now it's just this:

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LOL

[az3579]

FENDERS!!!

[alexandre]

LOL trevor truck this to montreal I'll do a bi-color coupe conversion on my car! :shifty

[slater]

FENDERS!!!

oooh, yeah!!!

peter

[danewilson77]

What an absolute pain in the balls. Both fronts. Same procedure. Drill and ez out.

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"No flamesuit required"

[UdubBadger]

Finally got around to this today.

Let's just say I was a very bad boy on my drive home from work :caseyshrug

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[Fenrir]

8 pack of twist tab screw clamps - $15
An hour of wishing my engine's throttle body wasn't right next to an engine bay wall and so far down - busted knuckles
Making sure that my intake hoses now come off when I want them to without crazy crook neck wrenches and cursing......... PRICELESS
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[johnrando]

Nice Seth. Bout time. :)

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[ELCID86]

Took Colin's car for damage repair estimate. Now the lady that backed into him is changing her story. :-/ ...she backed up and stopped and THEN he ran into the back of her...

[johnrando]

Of course she is. That makes me mad. Hopefully the truth will come out.

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[WOLFN8TR]

8 pack of twist tab screw clamps - $15
An hour of wishing my engine's throttle body wasn't right next to an engine bay wall and so far down - busted knuckles
Making sure that my intake hoses now come off when I want them to without crazy crook neck wrenches and cursing......... PRICELESS
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Those are cool but for the same price you could of got this bad boy! It makes taking off the hose clamps easy!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2pc-FLEXIBLE-FLEX-SHAFT-1-4-034-HAND-DRIVER-Free-Shipping-/370841111467?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=X9VMEMlxtYXBwVG%252FtJjOCyD0dlQ%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

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[Fenrir]

Those are cool but for the same price you could of got this bad boy! It makes taking off the hose clamps easy!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2pc-FLEXIBLE-FLEX-SHAFT-1-4-034-HAND-DRIVER-Free-Shipping-/370841111467?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=X9VMEMlxtYXBwVG%252FtJjOCyD0dlQ%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

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Lol I actually have a few of those. But I didn't mind buying these because a I split em with a buddy of mine.

[Fenrir]

Oh and I pulled the fuse for the rear windows so no more trouble with those. And I'm debating parting out my E21...

[UdubBadger]

Nice Seth. Bout time. :)

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No kidding

[danewilson77]

Took Colin's car for damage repair estimate. Now the lady that backed into him is changing her story. :-/ ...she backed up and stopped and THEN he ran into the back of her...
Of course. That's what a teacher from Walkers high school did to us last year. She backed into him, in Walmart parking lot. Got out and saw it was him, and said he backed into her.

"No flamesuit required"

[ELCID86]

Of course. That's what a teacher from Walkers high school did to us last year. She backed into him, in Walmart parking lot. Got out and saw it was him, and said he backed into her.

"No flamesuit required"

Sucks. USAA is in our side and said they almost has StateFarm convinced. I hoping when the responding deputy is back on duty Wed he can help. He would not write a report for some reason, even when I suggested she might change her story. He said the estimated damage was <$2k so he didn't need to. Well next time I will insist.



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[az3579]

Finally did a hand wash. It's been about 3 weeks since it got last washed. Had to get it in since it was about 50 degrees after work. The rest of this week and next week is looking a LOT colder. :(


Sucks. USAA is in our side and said they almost has StateFarm convinced. I hoping when the responding deputy is back on duty Wed he can help. He would not write a report for some reason, even when I suggested she might change her story. He said the estimated damage was <$2k so he didn't need to. Well next time I will insist.



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I definitely would insist. I've never been in a collision with another car but the first time it happens I'm definitely pushing for a police report.

[ELCID86]

Finally did a hand wash. It's been about 3 weeks since it got last washed. Had to get it in since it was about 50 degrees after work. The rest of this week and next week is looking a LOT colder. :(



I definitely would insist. I've never been in a collision with another car but the first time it happens I'm definitely pushing for a police report.

Cop just handed us two forms and said for us each to fill in personal, vehicle and insurance info and swap the forms. If we didn't send them to our insurance company to verify coverage and they in turn send them to the DMV within 15 days our licenses could be suspended. I think he was mostly wanting to move on to something more exciting.


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[Vas]

Replaced belts and a leaking thermostat. Drained and refilled the radiator.

[Vas]

Btw a stant thermostat from advance auto is the same as a wahler thermostat. Has the same stamp that says made in Germany.

[slater]

What an absolute pain in the balls. Both fronts. Same procedure. Drill and ez out.

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dane, those DO suck. what i typically end up doing is using my impact gun which helps break the rust bond pretty well - if that does not work (if the bolt head is rounding out), i pound a 1-size-bigger torx bit in and then use the impact. that almost always works.

peter

[danewilson77]

Impact work on the rears. No bueno on the fronts. That was even after soaking with PB Blaster. The only thing I couldn't use was heat as I left my torch in VA.

"No flamesuit required"

[slater]

wow, those were some stubborn fronts! yeah... PB Blaster is implied, we shouldn't even need to mention it. :)

speaking of which, my can o' PB is running low...

peter

[danewilson77]

Thanks for your comments. I'm amazed by the ideas and advice I get from you guys.

"No flamesuit required"

[slater]

knowledge is useless unless you share it!

[UdubBadger]

dane, those DO suck. what i typically end up doing is using my impact gun which helps break the rust bond pretty well - if that does not work (if the bolt head is rounding out), i pound a 1-size-bigger torx bit in and then use the impact. that almost always works.

peter

That's what I had to do on mine last year as well. All but 1 budged so I just drilling that bish out.

[slater]

That's what I had to do on mine last year as well. All but 1 budged so I just drilling that bish out.

yep. i always coat the screw with anti-seize before it goes back in, along with not over-tightening it in the first place. :)

peter

[UdubBadger]

Same. However the PO wasn't equipped with a working brain at birth when it came to this car so... Par for the course.

[johnrando]

Changed out my battery. Two questions:

1) should I use some kind of grease on the terminal connections (some older cars people recommend vasoline or grease). All the BMW DIYs did say that.

2) I lost my small screwdriver bit from the trunk it... it's somewhere "down there" under the battery box. What's the best way to get just that screwdriver. Buy new or are you all seeing pieces of trunk kits for sale in part-out cars?

[Johnmadd]

Changed out my battery. Two questions:

1) should I use some kind of grease on the terminal connections (some older cars people recommend vasoline or grease). All the BMW DIYs did say that.

2) I lost my small screwdriver bit from the trunk it... it's somewhere "down there" under the battery box. What's the best way to get just that screwdriver. Buy new or are you all seeing pieces of trunk kits for sale in part-out cars?

I don't use any grease on any of my cars batteries.
Have you tried sticking a telescoping magnet down in there?

[danewilson77]

JR....buy new. Should be about 7 bucks.

"No flamesuit required"

[SoCalZman]

Pre move-to-SoCal check up:
Airbag recall: ran out of airbags yesterday. D'oh!
tire rotation: done. Front tires showing a little inner wear they they said. Tires are almost 10k old
Alignment: A few numbers seemed off but the tech specifically noted that he suggested replacing both upper support bearings and redoing the alignment, and caster being a degree off on both sides (but completely even). Also noted the wishbones and CABs look aftermarket. Not sure if those would have an affect on caster (thoughts from our resident suspension experts?). I can always add new OEM parts to my list for when I do my suspension refresh.

Picture of alignment:
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[johnrando]

Thanks Dane, John. Tried the telescope magnet to no avail.

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[danewilson77]

Pre move-to-SoCal check up:
Airbag recall: ran out of airbags yesterday. D'oh!
tire rotation: done. Front tires showing a little inner wear they they said. Tires are almost 10k old
Alignment: A few numbers seemed off but the tech specifically noted that he suggested replacing both upper support bearings and redoing the alignment, and caster being a degree off on both sides (but completely even). Also noted the wishbones and CABs look aftermarket. Not sure if those would have an affect on caster (thoughts from our resident suspension experts?). I can always add new OEM parts to my list for when I do my suspension refresh.

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But they don't replace the airbags :shifty

"No flamesuit required"

[danewilson77]

Thanks Dane, John. Tried the telescope magnet to no avail.

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Crap. You're gonna hear that bastard rolling around back there....

"No flamesuit required"

[SoCalZman]

But they don't replace the airbags :shifty

"No flamesuit required"

I dunno. She said thats what was going to be replaced on my car, but no parts. I guess this will give me an opportunity to get to know the good people at Irvine BMW in a few months.

[UdubBadger]

Winters on. [emoji300]️[emoji301]️[emoji300]️

Still going HAM tho

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[330i ZHP]

Washed X5. Soldered a resistor on the tach motherboard in 2002. And put the wagon back in garage after a few months outside

[az3579]

But they don't replace the airbags :shifty

"No flamesuit required"

Funny you say that because replacing the airbag is what I was told the entire time and when it came to picking up the paperwork after it was done, it just said "module". :facepalm


Winters on. [emoji300]️[emoji301]️[emoji300]️

Still going HAM tho

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It looks like your interior is black in this pic... what gives?


Washed X5. Soldered a resistor on the tach motherboard in 2002. And put the wagon back in garage after a few months outside

What's the resistor for?

[slater]

Winters on. [emoji300]️[emoji301]️[emoji300]️

Still going HAM tho

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looks sweet, seth - are you running a square set of rears?

also, what does that sign say on your storage rack?

peter

[danewilson77]

Funny you say that because replacing the airbag is what I was told the entire time and when it came to picking up the paperwork after it was done, it just said "module". :facepalm



It looks like your interior is black in this pic... what gives?



What's the resistor for?
Funny you say that as your post is why I made my comment.

Lots of funny going on in here.

"No flamesuit required"

[UdubBadger]

Funny you say that because replacing the airbag is what I was told the entire time and when it came to picking up the paperwork after it was done, it just said "module". :facepalm



It looks like your interior is black in this pic... what gives?



What's the resistor for?

Probably just the lighting and tinted windows. It's still red I promise. ;)

[UdubBadger]

looks sweet, seth - are you running a square set of rears?

also, what does that sign say on your storage rack?

peter

18x9 square rear wheels set up. This was my old summer set that had a wheel get cracked in half when I got hit this summer. Bought a new wheel and had it paint matched gunmetal and just decided to keep as winters with the 225 setup. Even in winter gotta be flush ;)

Sign say This space reserved for CWMG Chicago parking only.

[az3579]

Probably just the lighting and tinted windows. It's still red I promise. ;)

OK good, I nearly had a coronary. :)


Funny you say that as your post is why I made my comment.

Lots of funny going on in here.

"No flamesuit required"

:rofl

[slater]

18x9 square rear wheels set up. This was my old summer set that had a wheel get cracked in half when I got hit this summer. Bought a new wheel and had it paint matched gunmetal and just decided to keep as winters with the 225 setup. Even in winter gotta be flush ;)

Sign say This space reserved for CWMG Chicago parking only.

LOL, gotcha. do you have an issue with theft in that garage? doesn't look like a place you want to leave stuff.

225's on 9" wheels? dang, they look too stretched on 8's. :)

peter

[johnrando]

Crap. You're gonna hear that bastard rolling around back there....

"No flamesuit required"

Definitely worried about that. Listened yesterday, didn't hear it. Will keep an ear out, maybe try to dig back around when I have more time.

[UdubBadger]

OK good, I nearly had a coronary. :)



:rofl

Almost swapped for cinnamon once but decided against it. If they made Natural Brown in M3 seats there would be some in this one no matter the cost.

[UdubBadger]

LOL, gotcha. do you have an issue with theft in that garage? doesn't look like a place you want to leave stuff.

225's on 9" wheels? dang, they look too stretched on 8's. :)

peter

Nah, only about 8 people park down there and the rest of the spots are the building owners "toys". The owners nephew has a 335i he parks down there and is always working on so we both leave some stuff there. Tbh aside from the wheels there isn't anything of value up there other than some wax and microfibers and odd tools.


The tires fit fine, Blizzaks run a touch wide I think anyways. I did the same setup last winter and it was good. Extra weight of the rims helps keep the tires planted. ;)

[az3579]

Almost swapped for cinnamon once but decided against it. If they made Natural Brown in M3 seats there would be some in this one no matter the cost.

If cost wasn't an issue, you could just buy the BMW leather by the yard (I think) and get a custom upholster job on it. I'd of course buy some cheapo Grey seats to do it on so you could at least sell the Imola to someone who really wants it. :)

[UdubBadger]

If cost wasn't an issue, you could just buy the BMW leather by the yard (I think) and get a custom upholster job on it. I'd of course buy some cheapo Grey seats to do it on so you could at least sell the Imola to someone who really wants it. :)

It's been considered but not sure if I will just go lightweight racing seats or not yet.

[johnrando]

Almost swapped for cinnamon once but decided against it. If they made Natural Brown in M3 seats there would be some in this one no matter the cost.

I really like the cinnamon. Had a chance to buy a good set for a good price for my vert. Couldn't pull the trigger. I just like the dark, subtle, stealth of black on black. Cinn would have ruined that - as good as it looks.

[az3579]

It's been considered but not sure if I will just go lightweight racing seats or not yet.

You'll be miserable if the car will be daily driven...

[UdubBadger]

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You'll be miserable if the car will be daily driven...
That's the other thing that's up for debate. My lease rates on Audi Honda VW and Mbenz are pretty attractive to pick up a DD.

[az3579]

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That's the other thing that's up for debate. My lease rates on Audi Honda VW and Mbenz are pretty attractive to pick up a DD.

Do you plan on taking it to the track? If not it really isn't worth it. It's a huge expense just to be uncomfortable even when you do drive it...


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[UdubBadger]

Do you plan on taking it to the track? If not it really isn't worth it. It's a huge expense just to be uncomfortable even when you do drive it...


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If I had it my way I'd be buying real estate in Elkhart Lake Wisconsin.

Likely though I'd like the car to become a weekend cruiser and car I take maybe 4-5 times a year to track.

[az3579]

If I had it my way I'd be buying real estate in Elkhart Lake Wisconsin.

Likely though I'd like the car to become a weekend cruiser and car I take maybe 4-5 times a year to track.

Yeah, knowing this, I stand by what I said. For weekend cruising, normal seats are a must.
Talk to Derek if you want to know what it's like to live with. He might be able to provide some valuable insight. I'm a bigger guy so I've never been comfortable in racing seats, but that tends to change person to person.

[UdubBadger]

I would likely go more comfort oriented seats like recaro Sportsters or something like that, not the full on race moulded ones

[Au1994]

T
That's the other thing that's up for debate. My lease rates on Audi Honda VW and Mbenz are pretty attractive to pick up a DD.

Yes they are. I've seen E-Classes going for 10k off MSRP plus some aggressive lease terms. Honda always has some crazy year end lease deals this time of year as well. Not sure about VW/Audi.

[az3579]

I would likely go more comfort oriented seats like recaro Sportsters or something like that, not the full on race moulded ones

Gotcha. Those are some pretty sweet seats.

[slater]

Yeah, knowing this, I stand by what I said. For weekend cruising, normal seats are a must.
Talk to Derek if you want to know what it's like to live with. He might be able to provide some valuable insight. I'm a bigger guy so I've never been comfortable in racing seats, but that tends to change person to person.


I would likely go more comfort oriented seats like recaro Sportsters or something like that, not the full on race moulded ones

good choice - there are some seats that can do both street and track fairly well. the recaro SRD that i've got can be a bit of a pain to get out of (in is not so bad), mostly due to the thigh bolsters, but it is a highly comfortable seat, and has shoulder harness slots. if i was going to DD/track a car, this seat would be my first choice - my wife didn't complain about it when i was using it years ago.

i'm 6'1", 190lbs, athletic build (32" waist) and find the recaro fit to be perfect. they are hard to "go and size up" so i hope this helps as a reference point. i think the newer recaro 'speed' seats are a bit wider.

peter

[UdubBadger]

Yes they are. I've seen E-Classes going for 10k off MSRP plus some aggressive lease terms. Honda always has some crazy year end lease deals this time of year as well. Not sure about VW/Audi.

Yeah but even those don't compare to the employee rates. ;)

[330i ZHP]

What's the resistor for?

It and a few others process the electric voltage changes to activate the tach needle

[330i ZHP]

I have the Recaro Sportster CS leather seats - they are so comfortable and incredibly supportive. The only thing I wish almost all sport/race seats had as option - adjustable head support...in my case it is more because I have a slouch...bad posture

[UdubBadger]

Cool

[330i ZHP]

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd62/smoulton0204/Performance%20BMW%20article%20and%20shoot/IMG_2043.jpg

[az3579]

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd62/smoulton0204/Performance%20BMW%20article%20and%20shoot/IMG_2043.jpg

Damn I love those seats.

[UdubBadger]

Same. Would love some black suede tho

[stephenkirsh]

Oooo how much are those seats?

[LivesNearCostco]

Had RTAB pocket and rear swaybar mount reinforcements welded on for the E36. Swapped UUC blue transmission mounts in on the ZHP and moved the Bimmerworld solid poly transmission mounts from ZHP to the E36 (replacing stock transmission mounts on E36). The plan is to reduce NVM in the ZHP and reduce transmission movement in the E36 M3.

Edit: That should be reduce NVH, not NVM.

[Sockethead]

The plan is to reduce NVM in the ZHP and reduce transmission movement in the E36 M3.

Good plan! I have a friend that money shifted his 36 M3 because of the transmission mount issues in those cars.... Destroyed his engine....

[stephenkirsh]

NVM?

[stephenkirsh]

Took delivery of my two new ARC-8s today. They were delivered 27 hours after I placed the order.

Then about 30 min later I sold my style 135s. I'll miss the look, but won't miss the chance of them cracking, the pain in the ass cleaning, and the weight!

[UdubBadger]

NICE!

[330i ZHP]

took strut assemblies down on the 02 and installed camber plates - I now have control over the camber in the front again.

removed the blue recaros in anticipation of a sale (buyer wanted pics of the under seat webbing...ugh...)

reattached the instrument cluster after repairing the tach the other night

[330i ZHP]

can I just add - I SO APPRECIATE the later cars use of aluminum...the 02 strut assembly is heavy and awkward as F

[TWong1200]

Suspension overhaul today.

-KW V1's
-All new top hats front and rear
-Z4M FCABs and RTABs with limiters
-Front and rear reinforcement plates

Front needs to be lowered more. I'm happy with the rear. As-is, I can't even tell the difference between the factory suspension. Although I haven't driven it a whole lot, just locally. Overall I'm happy with my choice in coils. Will get it aligned after I dial in the front height.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/14/28e76c962cb04aa2d6999e3df179be84.jpg

[UdubBadger]

Damn ERRRRYONE putting in werk!

[az3579]

The car is in the shop being worked on. It would have been done yesterday but BMW of Fairfax decided to ship my shifter kit via snail mail (USPS). UPS would've had it there already. :facepalm

Now I'm without my car for the weekend. Great...

Have the following to look forward to:
* Rogue Engineering tranny mounts
* Replaced shifter shaft seal
* BMW Performance shift kit
* New alcantara shift boot
* Refreshed shifter bushings
* A driveshaft that doesn't vibrate

[Vas]

Sounds yummy.

[LivesNearCostco]

Nice! I want to get a set of Arc-8s in 17x9". Maybe next year. I meant reduce NVH = noise, vibration, harshness. Not "NVM"! The UUC blue (formerly red non-bolt-through) transmission mounts without enforcer cups have slightly less NVH than the BimmerWorld poly mounts with enforcer cups. (Not sure BimmerWorld sells them any longer.)

I do worry about the moneyshift issue. In the ZHP with stock mounts, I had trouble downshifting to 2nd gear in right-hand turns. Of course one answer to that would have been to finish downshifting in a straight line, before turn in. Trying to remember why it was an issue, maybe I also had trouble upshifting 2nd-to-3rd in those tight right-handers. Going to BimmerWorld solid rubber engine mounts and solid poly (non-bolt-through) transmission mounts eliminated shifting issues but gave me the "magic fingers" vibration at idle, especially when cold. The E36 is going to get either BimmerWorld solid rubber or AKG 90A solid poly motor mounts.

Not today, but over last 2 weeks I have been falling in love all over again with the way my ZHP drives. It was in the body shop for 3 months. It's just so nice...

Yesterday dropped the E36 at indie off for oil pan baffle, rod bearing replacements (since oil pan is off), swapping strut hats on Bilstein sport struts (more negative camber), oil pump upgrade, and alignment. Should be 7-9 billable hours of work and the most I've ever spent at once doing maintenance or mods (exceeded only by the ZHP collision repair). I was going to swap the strut hats myself yesterday but ran out of time so will just have to pay the shop to do that.


Took delivery of my two new ARC-8s today. They were delivered 27 hours after I placed the order.
Then about 30 min later I sold my style 135s. I'll miss the look, but won't miss the chance of them cracking, the pain in the ass cleaning, and the weight!

[VAB5]

Got a brand new cup holder (soft-touch material was worn away and nasty on the old one) and new trunk struts. Both 2-minute installs that make a world of difference!

Paul

[stephenkirsh]

Nice! I want to get a set of Arc-8s in 17x9". Maybe next year.

I hope the offset is significantly different. My 17x8.5" barely fit. OEM suspension.

[LivesNearCostco]

Stephen, where does it come close to rubbing, the inner wheel well, struts, or outer fender? Is it tight in front or rear or both? I have D-force LTW in 17x8.5 ET40 and they fit well on slightly lowered coilovers except for occasional rubbing areas
1) With 255mm tires, fronts rub on inner wheel well at full steering lock. Solved with 5mm spacer and going to 245mm tires.
2) With 255mm tires, rears rub on upper outer fender in hard turns. Initially solved by raising rear ride height slightly, currently solved with stiffer rear springs and using 245mm tires instead of 255.

I do have more negative camber than stock in front (-2.5 to -3.5 depending on plate settings), -2.0 degrees in rear. I think the 17x9" wheels are ET42. If I run them with 255mm tires, I expect I'll need 12mm spacers in front plus keep the wheels from rubbing the inner wheel well wall. Not sure how I'll avoid rubbing in back, maybe keep the stiffer springs with slightly higher ride height? Or make rear camber -2.2 degrees? But I know it can be done.

[Whammy]

Got a OE car cover on the cheap and getting the battery replaced under warranty from Advance Auto

[Whammy]

Suspension overhaul today.

-KW V1's
-All new top hats front and rear
-Z4M FCABs and RTABs with limiters
-Front and rear reinforcement plates

Front needs to be lowered more. I'm happy with the rear. As-is, I can't even tell the difference between the factory suspension. Although I haven't driven it a whole lot, just locally. Overall I'm happy with my choice in coils. Will get it aligned after I dial in the front height.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/14/28e76c962cb04aa2d6999e3df179be84.jpg

Beautiful!

[stephenkirsh]

Stephen, where does it come close to rubbing, the inner wheel well, struts, or outer fender? Is it tight in front or rear or both? I have D-force LTW in 17x8.5 ET40 and they fit well on slightly lowered coilovers except for occasional rubbing areas
1) With 255mm tires, fronts rub on inner wheel well at full steering lock. Solved with 5mm spacer and going to 245mm tires.
2) With 255mm tires, rears rub on upper outer fender in hard turns. Initially solved by raising rear ride height slightly, currently solved with stiffer rear springs and using 245mm tires instead of 255.

I do have more negative camber than stock in front (-2.5 to -3.5 depending on plate settings), -2.0 degrees in rear. I think the 17x9" wheels are ET42. If I run them with 255mm tires, I expect I'll need 12mm spacers in front plus keep the wheels from rubbing the inner wheel well wall. Not sure how I'll avoid rubbing in back, maybe keep the stiffer springs with slightly higher ride height? Or make rear camber -2.2 degrees? But I know it can be done.

Fronts barely fit under the fenders.

Rears rub a TINY bit but that's cuz they're 245/45/17. Either way, it's pretty aggressive width on the rear.

I'll take some pics later.

[stephenkirsh]

Front - wheel itself is pretty close to edge of fender. 245/40/17
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Rear - probably a bit extra room if the correct tire size was on. But the edge of the wheel is right to the outer edge of the fender. 245/45/17
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[TWong1200]

Beautiful!
Thanks!

[ELCID86]

Cleared a "rocket booster" from one side. It appeared short after installing the RCRs.
Spraying electronic contact cleaner in the bulb sockets seemed to work.


Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk.

[stephenkirsh]

Love those simple fixes.

[BCS_ZHP]

Not mine but Leighton who I bought the sparkling graphite ZHP from some 2 years ago, and then he in turn bought my 540 M-Sport, he stopped by this evening because he had a code on his 530 he needed read. It was an air flow error code, restricted, checked his air filter, totally nasty. Looked on the shelf in my garage and found a used one that I had marked as under 10K miles, installed, it cleared the code, he was happy.

[das boots]

Cleared a "rocket booster" from one side. It appeared short after installing the RCRs.
Spraying electronic contact cleaner in the bulb sockets seemed to work.


Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk.



What's causing all of these "rocket booster" temporary indicator? I'm getting them on the right front.

[stephenkirsh]

I thought it was the tail light recall cuz I only ever saw them on the rear... Guess not?

[ELCID86]

Not mine but Leighton who I bought the sparkling graphite ZHP from some 2 years ago, and then he in turn bought my 540 M-Sport, he stopped by this evening because he had a code on his 530 he needed read. It was an air flow error code, restricted, checked his air filter, totally nasty. Looked on the shelf in my garage and found a used one that I had marked as under 10K miles, installed, it cleared the code, he was happy.

Another easy fix FTW.


Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk.

[Yass_ZHP]

Got my new wheels, CSL Reps, Umnitza proyector headlights with Orion V2, and a new rear wing...1651016511

[dlucas589]

Put on my winter set earlier than expected due to the recent snow in WI. 17" 159s with conti extreme winter contacts. Planning to pick up a couple sand bags to put in the spare tire area. Thing is gonna take on snow like a boss this winter

16509

[zhp05jb]

Did stud conversion and installed 12mm and 15mm spacers on front and back (stock suspension).

https://drive.google.com/uc?id=0B1gROKhfXE6hQUgzWFgxVGlXNGs

[Au1994]

Got my new wheels, CSL Reps, Umnitza proyector headlights with Orion V2, and a new rear wing...1651016511

Looks good. What CSL reps are those?

[das boots]

Did stud conversion and installed 12mm and 15mm spacers on front and back (stock suspension).

https://drive.google.com/uc?id=0B1gROKhfXE6hQUgzWFgxVGlXNGs

Why the spacers if using Style 135 wheels? No wobbles? What brand of spacers?

[zhp05jb]

Why the spacers if using Style 135 wheels? No wobbles? What brand of spacers?

I just like the look of the wheels pushed out to the edge. No wobbles. HR brand spacers.

[danewilson77]

Got my new wheels, CSL Reps, Umnitza proyector headlights with Orion V2, and a new rear wing...1651016511


Put on my winter set earlier than expected due to the recent snow in WI. 17" 159s with conti extreme winter contacts. Planning to pick up a couple sand bags to put in the spare tire area. Thing is gonna take on snow like a boss this winter

16509


Did stud conversion and installed 12mm and 15mm spacers on front and back (stock suspension).

https://drive.google.com/uc?id=0B1gROKhfXE6hQUgzWFgxVGlXNGs
Good werk guys.

"No flamesuit required"

[UdubBadger]

Greezed up my brass brake bushings and the pads.


No more bacon upon brakin. ;)

[danewilson77]

Greezed up my brass brake bushings and the pads.


No more bacon upon brakin. ;)
Awesome. I remember reading somewhere (here maybe?) that the E46 stock brake bushings (slide pins) shouldn't be lubed. Anyone confirm that? I don't doubt that the brass ones may take lube (unsure of that as well). Just wanted to make sure if my previous is the case, that we don't lead someone astray.

"No flamesuit required"

[jjbsilvia]

Lame post.... maybe, but I did my snow tires install today with the help of Anti seize last swap, two jacks, a wheel stud tool and an 18 inch breaker bar..... damn it's a huge difference when you've got the right tools! Plastic dead blow helped tap one stubborn wheel and otherwise "swear free" job

[jjbsilvia]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/16/6669a1fe258451137f8d190ab5d14b2a.jpg

[UdubBadger]

Awesome. I remember reading somewhere (here maybe?) that the E46 stock brake bushings (slide pins) shouldn't be lubed. Anyone confirm that? I don't doubt that the brass ones may take lube (unsure of that as well). Just wanted to make sure if my previous is the case, that we don't lead someone astray.

"No flamesuit required"

Not sure about the regular e46 pins but the brass bushing kit replaced the OEM pins and I'd never lubed um before getting those so that's probably correct.

[UdubBadger]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/16/6669a1fe258451137f8d190ab5d14b2a.jpg

Tasty

[az3579]

Awesome. I remember reading somewhere (here maybe?) that the E46 stock brake bushings (slide pins) shouldn't be lubed. Anyone confirm that? I don't doubt that the brass ones may take lube (unsure of that as well). Just wanted to make sure if my previous is the case, that we don't lead someone astray.

"No flamesuit required"

I've never lubed those pins on my car. I've also never put anti-seize on the pads. Never had an issue with squealing.

[Hermes]

Oh and I pulled the fuse for the rear windows so no more trouble with those. And I'm debating parting out my E21...

What E21?

[Fenrir]

What E21?

I've got a 1983 320i that has been a project for a long time. I got it running-ish a year ago but free time became a scarce commodity and I could never really get down to restoring it.

It was owned by an older fellow who lost the title. My original plan was to restore it a just file a lost title claim. Then it changed to making it a track car. Now I'm just tired of seeing the poor thing sit there.

The paint is faded, interior in decent condition but dusty. (welcome to NM) It's all original and was a great lil car. But, I just don't have the time or shop for it and by the time I do, it'll be a pile of rust in the desert.

[Hermes]

Post it in the E21 legion fb page, somebody will probably buy it complete from you

meanwhile in E30 land...

16516

[Fenrir]

Post it in the E21 legion fb page, somebody will probably buy it complete from you

meanwhile in E30 land...

16516

Oh wow, thanks Hermes!

[LivesNearCostco]

Dude, I recently "Frankenstitched" together a tear in my plastic underpanel that came from the crash. I thought that was creative, but it doesn't hold a candle to what you did with that spring.


Post it in the E21 legion fb page, somebody will probably buy it complete from you
meanwhile in E30 land...

[LivesNearCostco]

Looks awesome! I was trying to figure out which (US) state your plate was from then I realized it said Guatamala!


Got my new wheels, CSL Reps, Umnitza proyector headlights with Orion V2, and a new rear wing...

[Hermes]

Dude, I recently "Frankenstitched" together a tear in my plastic underpanel that came from the crash. I thought that was creative, but it doesn't hold a candle to what you did with that spring.

That wasn't me, I found that on an E30 page. I sometimes just don't understand what people are thinking when they do shit like that

[az3579]

Post it in the E21 legion fb page, somebody will probably buy it complete from you

meanwhile in E30 land...

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W T F

[slater]

Awesome. I remember reading somewhere (here maybe?) that the E46 stock brake bushings (slide pins) shouldn't be lubed. Anyone confirm that? I don't doubt that the brass ones may take lube (unsure of that as well). Just wanted to make sure if my previous is the case, that we don't lead someone astray.

"No flamesuit required"


I've never lubed those pins on my car. I've also never put anti-seize on the pads. Never had an issue with squealing.

to me, seems common sense to lube them, along with the tracks that the pads slide on, with high-temp brake lube. it's a sliding part where you absolutely do not want friction. an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and all that.

peter

[kayger12]

Awesome. I remember reading somewhere (here maybe?) that the E46 stock brake bushings (slide pins) shouldn't be lubed. Anyone confirm that? I don't doubt that the brass ones may take lube (unsure of that as well). Just wanted to make sure if my previous is the case, that we don't lead someone astray.

"No flamesuit required"


I've never lubed those pins on my car. I've also never put anti-seize on the pads. Never had an issue with squealing.


to me, seems common sense to lube them, along with the tracks that the pads slide on, with high-temp brake lube. it's a sliding part where you absolutely do not want friction. an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and all that.

peter

Bentley Manual-- Brakes; Caliper Removal page 340-10:

"Thoroughly clean all contact points on caliper and brake pad carrier. Clean guide bolts and make sure they slide freely. Do not lubricate guide bolts."

Sometimes lube attracts unwanted contaminants causing build up that can be detrimental to overall function. I suspect that may be the case here.

[danewilson77]

I knew it. Thanks Keith.

"No flamesuit required"

[kayger12]

I knew it. Thanks Keith.

"No flamesuit required"

You were on it as usual. I knew it was somewhere. Bentley to the rescue.

[slater]

huh, interesting. thanks for posting that.

i wonder how much contaminants can enter with the plastic caps installed.

peter

[kayger12]

huh, interesting. thanks for posting that.

i wonder how much contaminants can enter with the plastic caps installed.

peter

Good point. Probably not much. I'm probably completely wrong about that. Definitely curious about the reason.

[UdubBadger]

Yep that makes sense KG to the rescue with the Bentley Manual.

The brass bushings are nice but if I could go back Id had not done it for a daily driver, too much hassle. Thinking of going BBK in the spring anyway.

[Vas]

What's wrong with the brass bushings ?

[az3579]

Yeah I remembered that the pins weren't supposed to be lubed, that's why I never did it. As far as pads go, I never had to lube them because I never had any noise, so I never did.


huh, interesting. thanks for posting that.

i wonder how much contaminants can enter with the plastic caps installed.

peter

Those plastic caps don't always stay. On mine, one of them was very loose. I'm shocked it never fell out, but it wouldn't surprise me if it did.

Those pins are so smooth I wouldn't imagine friction to be a big issue with them. I believe they are designed this way on purpose.

[johnrando]

As said earlier, great werk all. Yass - car looks awesome!

[ELCID86]

Lame post.... maybe, but I did my snow tires install today with the help of Anti seize last swap, two jacks, a wheel stud tool and an 18 inch breaker bar..... damn it's a huge difference when you've got the right tools! Plastic dead blow helped tap one stubborn wheel and otherwise "swear free" job

So the style 135s are your winter wheels? Or was this pre-swap? And wow you have a clean garage!


Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk.

[UdubBadger]

What's wrong with the brass bushings ?

They need constant attention with lube and also cause a slight shutter feeling upon braking. That could also mean my steering rack is going but I noticed it right when they were installed.

[az3579]

They need constant attention with lube and also cause a slight shutter feeling upon braking. That could also mean my steering rack is going but I noticed it right when they were installed.

So why would one get the brass ones?

[slater]

So why would one get the brass ones?

less caliper 'flex'. for a street car, as seth mentioned above with the constant attention and shudder, likely not a good choice.

peter

[UdubBadger]

less caliper 'flex'. for a street car, as seth mentioned above with the constant attention and shudder, likely not a good choice.

peter

Yeah they're a bit more solid for high speed braking on track. That's what I was ultimately building this car for but now seeing it's pointless as I would want bbk anyway. Was hoping to avoid spending that kind of money at first but you really pay for what you get. That being said if you keep up with them (and have a solid steering rack) it's a nice cheap brake upgrade.

[UdubBadger]

GAWD DAMNIT

Tire wasn't beaded correctly, went flat on me going 70 on lake shore drive and blew a chunk of the inner lip out so now I'm being told I need a new tire (wouldn't reinflate).

So my options are find a needle in a haystack 225/45/18 Blizzak to replace it - nobody has anything in stock or even a few days out in anything other than a WS80 and I run LM25s - older version. Or I can try to find someone with a new Dunlop or something else but does that mean I should get 2 or just run 1 mismatched?

[jjbsilvia]

So the style 135s are your winter wheels? Or was this pre-swap? And wow you have a clean garage!


Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk.
Garage is just a year old.... the 135s on the car and the spares and are pretty dead in both cases are performance summer tires. The stars have the winter set.... 17s.

[az3579]

GAWD DAMNIT

Tire wasn't beaded correctly, went flat on me going 70 on lake shore drive and blew a chunk of the inner lip out so now I'm being told I need a new tire (wouldn't reinflate).

So my options are find a needle in a haystack 225/45/18 Blizzak to replace it - nobody has anything in stock or even a few days out in anything other than a WS80 and I run LM25s - older version. Or I can try to find someone with a new Dunlop or something else but does that mean I should get 2 or just run 1 mismatched?

Ugh...

If you do replace with a different brand or model, definitely do it in pairs. You don't want different traction on one wheel versus the other.

[UdubBadger]

Thats what I thought too, Dane and Kokesh are telling me differently.

[az3579]

Today, I had my car fixed. Finally.
About to go downstairs and install my new alcantara shift boot as well. :)

[SoCalZman]

oh man, what a day. I am out running errands and getting to know my new town. I am on my way to Home Depot and I just happen to come upon a AAA office. I decide to go in to update the address on my 15+ year AAA membership. The office is super nice, and everyone inside is incredibly friendly and helpful.

One woman changes my address for my membership, then asks if I want to update the address for my registration. Oh yeah, they do that, so I don't have to go to the DMV, thank goodness. Oh and your registration is up in January? No problem, we can take care of that right now too. No no, doesn't matter if you do not have the slip. Oh, you need a smog too? Well then, we have a smog station around back and we can do that and give you your tags today as well.

My god, I love AAA. I went from changing the addy on my AAA membership to that, updating the address on my car registration and drivers license, renewing my registration, smogging my car, and finally getting my tags. The smog guy even said "beautiful car. These are great cars." They didn't need to put it on the dyno either. He just plugged it in and looked under the hood quickly before gingerly putting it back down (hopefully admiring my M3 strut bar and BMW Perf intake), and that was it. 5 minutes. And yes it passed. If anyone is considering a AAA membership, this was totally worth it. They have a first rate operation and avoids the DMV.

This is kind of ZHP related, but I just joined Costco today too. Love it and yes I spent a decent amount (but saved money too!). I noticed they also sell gas. I asked the nice lady processing my membership if it was Top Tier and she said honestly she didn't know. Any thoughts on if their gas is good enough for our wonderful rides?

[stephenkirsh]

Awesome about AAA. Wish my local place was that good. They're only open m-f 10-4 or something stupid.

Never heard good things about Costco gas.

[SoCalZman]

Awesome about AAA. Wish my local place was that good. They're only open m-f 10-4 or something stupid.

Never heard good things about Costco gas.

Well I took the day off to help me get settled in the new apartment. I was there around 3pm today. They might have hours like that. I didn't check to see how late/weekend hours. I have had dealings with a few AAA offices before, and I always remember them being pleasant and efficient, especially compared to the DMV. This just happened to be above and beyond. My move has been pretty stressful/tiring. It was nice to have something go super smooth.

Ok, well I will do some googling but for now I won't use Costco gas then. I got a Costco Amex and it gives 3% cash back at any gas station....I just hope shell, 76, etc. take Amex now. haha. I am used to VISA or MasterCard

[az3579]

It looks like Costco is listed on the Top Tier site, but it does say Costco Wholesale. Not sure if that's the same thing as just Costco; I would assume so.

http://www.toptiergas.com/retailers.html

[das boots]

oh man, what a day. I am out running errands and getting to know my new town. I am on my way to Home Depot and I just happen to come upon a AAA office. I decide to go in to update the address on my 15+ year AAA membership. The office is super nice, and everyone inside is incredibly friendly and helpful.

One woman changes my address for my membership, then asks if I want to update the address for my registration. Oh yeah, they do that, so I don't have to go to the DMV, thank goodness. Oh and your registration is up in January? No problem, we can take care of that right now too. No no, doesn't matter if you do not have the slip. Oh, you need a smog too? Well then, we have a smog station around back and we can do that and give you your tags today as well.

My god, I love AAA. I went from changing the addy on my AAA membership to that, updating the address on my car registration and drivers license, renewing my registration, smogging my car, and finally getting my tags. The smog guy even said "beautiful car. These are great cars." They didn't need to put it on the dyno either. He just plugged it in and looked under the hood quickly before gingerly putting it back down (hopefully admiring my M3 strut bar and BMW Perf intake), and that was it. 5 minutes. And yes it passed. If anyone is considering a AAA membership, this was totally worth it. They have a first rate operation and avoids the DMV.

This is kind of ZHP related, but I just joined Costco today too. Love it and yes I spent a decent amount (but saved money too!). I noticed they also sell gas. I asked the nice lady processing my membership if it was Top Tier and she said honestly she didn't know. Any thoughts on if their gas is good enough for our wonderful rides?


+1. I have been with ACSC (AAA) for 37 yrs. and counting.....

[johnrando]

Sounds like the move is going well!

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[SoCalZman]

It looks like Costco is listed on the Top Tier site, but it does say Costco Wholesale. Not sure if that's the same thing as just Costco; I would assume so.

http://www.toptiergas.com/retailers.html

Thanks, thats exactly what I was looking for. Looks like Costco is in the clear for our cars as of earlier this year.


Sounds like the move is going well!

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It is overall, yes. I am feeling a bit overwhelmed but I am taking it a bit each day. The BMW seems happy in its new underground, protected garage though, so thats nice. We both love the big open freeways here. Big difference to the stop and go city driving I am used to.

[jwalther]

12 degrees, snow on the roads. . .should be an interesting drive the shop this morning on my summers. My tire guy has me set up with some Nitto winter tires. He swears by them.

[az3579]

Thanks, thats exactly what I was looking for. Looks like Costco is in the clear for our cars as of earlier this year.


Despite this, I will still put nothing but Shell in my car. It's been tested that it provides a nice power bump over regular gas.

[UdubBadger]

Went with a pair of Dunlop winter sport 4Ds

[stephenkirsh]

.

Ok, well I will do some googling but for now I won't use Costco gas then. I got a Costco Amex and it gives 3% cash back at any gas station....I just hope shell, 76, etc. take Amex now. haha. I am used to VISA or MasterCard

I believe Costco is in the middle of negotiating a new credit card company contract. Negotiations with visa MC and Amex. They already dropped Amex in Canada for MC, so you might get a new card soon!

[stephenkirsh]

Last night I got my two new apex ARC-8s on the rear to replace the bent wheels. Car feels great.

Anybody want some bent wheels? :)

But seriously, what do I do with these things?

[danewilson77]

Last night I got my two new apex ARC-8s on the rear to replace the bent wheels. Car feels great.

Anybody want some bent wheels? :)

But seriously, what do I do with these things?
Off them cheap.

"No flamesuit required"

[az3579]

Last night I got my two new apex ARC-8s on the rear to replace the bent wheels. Car feels great.

Anybody want some bent wheels? :)

But seriously, what do I do with these things?

Get them fixed, keep as spares? :dunno

[slater]

Last night I got my two new apex ARC-8s on the rear to replace the bent wheels. Car feels great.

Anybody want some bent wheels? :)

But seriously, what do I do with these things?

how badly bent are they?

peter

[johnrando]

I thought Arc-8s were supposed to be strong wheels... a little scary.

[stephenkirsh]

They're bent enough to cause vibration and noise.


I thought Arc-8s were supposed to be strong wheels... a little scary.

They were from a crashed car. :/ lesson learned. Sigh.

[jwalther]

Bring on the cold and snow.

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s216/jeffw63/9A9F51FD-B9A1-45FE-AB43-F285D4E595FF_zps6vieq2an.jpg (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/jeffw63/media/9A9F51FD-B9A1-45FE-AB43-F285D4E595FF_zps6vieq2an.jpg.html)

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s216/jeffw63/EC817FF8-DF69-49F7-AF5E-355C531D06EA_zpstzk8dsmm.jpg (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/jeffw63/media/EC817FF8-DF69-49F7-AF5E-355C531D06EA_zpstzk8dsmm.jpg.html)

[johnrando]

Oh wow Stephen. smh

[UdubBadger]

Damn

[az3579]

I thought Arc-8s were supposed to be strong wheels... a little scary.

They're lightweight and not forged... not strong enough IMO.
Almost any wheel is a risk on our cars though so that doesn't mean much.


They're bent enough to cause vibration and noise.



They were from a crashed car. :/ lesson learned. Sigh.

Doubt they were as effed up as my BBS' when I bought them. They're probably fixable; try it! It might be worth your while.

[UdubBadger]

No they're flow formed which is usually just as strong as forged so it is weird they cracked, they should hold up.

[danewilson77]

No they're flow formed which is usually just as strong as forged so it is weird they cracked, they should hold up.
They bent, no?

"No flamesuit required"

[Whammy]

I thought Arc-8s were supposed to be strong wheels... a little scary.

:werd:

[az3579]

No they're flow formed which is usually just as strong as forged so it is weird they cracked, they should hold up.

I thought forged was above all?

[UdubBadger]

Flow forming is just as strong, your talking like 100 for forged and 98 for flow formed. They should be holding up like a forged wheel would.

[Bird-Dog]

New shoes for the latest acquisition. Same Bridgestone RE970's I put on my vert.

While I dig the Michelins and Contis that are so often recommended, these Bridgestones are great rain tires, and every bit as good in the dry. Perfect All-Season tire for my climate.

[stephenkirsh]

They bent, no?

"No flamesuit required"

Correct, bent not cracked.

[terraphantm]

Not quite today, but CSL rep intake. Also have the OE CSL flap, map sensor, and software. Just need to get some cams now

http://i.imgur.com/xUPPT6X.jpg

[az3579]

Not quite today, but CSL rep intake. Also have the OE CSL flap, map sensor, and software. Just need to get some cams now

http://i.imgur.com/xUPPT6X.jpg

Holy crap.

[cakM3]

Not quite today, but CSL rep intake. Also have the OE CSL flap, map sensor, and software. Just need to get some cams now

http://i.imgur.com/xUPPT6X.jpg

Looks good Terra :thumbsup Bet that intake sound is intoxicating!!! :)

[das boots]

Not quite today, but CSL rep intake. Also have the OE CSL flap, map sensor, and software. Just need to get some cams now

http://i.imgur.com/xUPPT6X.jpg

That is what you call a rocket booster intake.

[slater]

Not quite today, but CSL rep intake. Also have the OE CSL flap, map sensor, and software. Just need to get some cams now

http://i.imgur.com/xUPPT6X.jpg

dang. if it sounds as good as it looks.... dang.

peter

[terraphantm]

Looks good Terra :thumbsup Bet that intake sound is intoxicating!!! :)
Oh it is. It almost feels like driving a new car. My only complaint is that I can't nail the throttle and revs all the time

[ELCID86]

That does look amazing!

[Imola.ZHP]

Wow indeed, would you mind sharing a link where we can find details? Looks amazing!


--Marcus

[UdubBadger]

Not quite today, but CSL rep intake. Also have the OE CSL flap, map sensor, and software. Just need to get some cams now

http://i.imgur.com/xUPPT6X.jpg

Awesome, how does it feel? Better yet care to share with us how's it sounds? :drool

[Hermes]

Well, my M10 has pretty much died. I hoped it would last me a few months longer but apparently it's time for a new engine now.

RIP
M10B18 K-Jet piece of shit
11/1981-11/2014
177,321 miles, never rebuilt

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/181CAEA5-A5CC-4D84-98E1-AE8C29E5CD97_1.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/933BB63C-2871-4EB1-9035-01EB3FAEE163.jpg

Now it's time for a 2.0 high compression LH-Jet engine. I already have a crank, I just need to decide on a camshaft and order some of these

http://store.vacmotorsports.com/cp-forged-piston-set-bmw-m10-engine-p962.aspx

[stephenkirsh]

What happened to the m10?

[Hermes]

It's old and losing power. I think I may have blown some piston rings.

Basically there is no point in rebuilding and keeping it the same, I'm upgrading at least while I have it apart

[Avetiso]

It's old and losing power. I think I may have blown some piston rings.

Basically there is no point in rebuilding and keeping it the same, I'm upgrading at least while I have it apart
RIP. She won't be missed.

[das boots]

It's old and losing power. I think I may have blown some piston rings.

Basically there is no point in rebuilding and keeping it the same, I'm upgrading at least while I have it apart

Didn't you pull the engine and do a quick first aid overhaul?

[TWong1200]

Consider an S52?

[Sockethead]

I'm watching all girls garage on velocity. They're working on an e46. Replacing OFHG, pulleys, power steering hoses, motor mounts and suspension work...
Girls working on BMWs Woohoo! :)

[SoCalZman]

I'm watching all girls garage on velocity. They're working on an e46. Replacing OFHG, pulleys, power steering hoses, motor mounts and suspension work...
Girls working on BMWs Woohoo! :)

I wonder if there is a way to watch that online.


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[Sockethead]

Interesting way to get the LCAB off. Too bad we all don't have a lift...http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/22/7ca615697f769a4de596e3b8094ba82b.jpg
[IMG]http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/22/67296ef8d474b82f749784d33b06f5ea.jpg

[Sockethead]

I wonder if there is a way to watch that online.


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Looks like YouTube has a bunch of episodes...

[fredo]

Looks like she is not wearing gloves. Not afraid of dirt ?

[Hermes]

RIP. She won't be missed.

True


Didn't you pull the engine and do a quick first aid overhaul?

I did not, just some adjusting. This engine looks like it has never been opened up


Consider an S52?

For the moment I will just put another M10 in. In the long run I'm going to build a M52 alloy 3.0 (Z3 engine w/S52 crank), but living in California results in annoying swap laws that I don't feel like dealing with yet

[Hermes]

Looks like she is not wearing gloves. Not afraid of dirt ?

I rarely wear gloves

[Vas]

^Same here.

[fredo]

I remember the guys at my Indy always wear gloves. I will double check next time I go there.

[ELCID86]

I remember the guys at my Indy always wear gloves. I will double check next time I go there.

Same here. As do I.


Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk.

[Vas]

Today I relocated the aux input from the sunglass holder bin to the switch panel where the heated seat buttons are.

[Hermes]

Oh I have gloves, but usually what happens is I start working on something and forget to put them on.

[ELCID86]

Today I relocated the aux input from the sunglass holder bin to the switch panel where the heated seat buttons are.

Funny. I was think about doing the opposite. :-)


Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk.

[Sockethead]

I put mine in the ashtray

[SoDelBMW]

Today I changes my oil for the first time, rotated the tires and took the spacers off for the winter.

[ELCID86]

Updated the "coding" to get rid of 37* beep and allow starting without depressing the clutch.


Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk.

[Johnmadd]

Updated the "coding" to get rid of 37* beep and allow starting without depressing the clutch.


Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk.

:like

[BCS_ZHP]

Picked up a Dinan TB today, Santa present.

[ELCID86]

Picked up a Dinan TB today, Santa present.

Didn't you already (used to) have one?


Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk.

[BCS_ZHP]

The old Dinan TB belongs to JP (Hermes) now, it was installed on the mystic no-sunroof coupe. That car had exhaust, CAI, TB, custom tune, & 3.46 rear, it definitely livened it up. Brett's car already has the exhaust & CAI, TB will most likely be accompanied by a tune, last step will be a ratio change.

[BCS_ZHP]

Not last step, the next logical step.

[JupiterBMW]

Wow, I had 4 pages of this thread to catch up on... Great pics, lots of great work going on... As for me, well, I get to update too!

I took her in to get washed today, and then hurried her home into the garage where I spent a little time on the details. Getting ready for a Cars n Coffee in the morning, so I wanted to do a little extra work. And then tonight I was feeling frisky, so I pulled the intake apart and removed the charcoal filters from the intake. Now its just the paper filters, and soon I'll upgrade those to K&N drop ins...

[328ioc]

Wow, I had 4 pages of this thread to catch up on... Great pics, lots of great work going on... As for me, well, I get to update too!

I took her in to get washed today, and then hurried her home into the garage where I spent a little time on the details. Getting ready for a Cars n Coffee in the morning, so I wanted to do a little extra work. And then tonight I was feeling frisky, so I pulled the intake apart and removed the charcoal filters from the intake. Now its just the paper filters, and soon I'll upgrade those to K&N drop ins...
Noooooo go AFE drop in!!!! Dry would be so much better no oil to mess with!

[328ioc]

As for me today I replaced my washer fluid pump in the hopes that will stop the leak.

Also tried to fix my Dice Mediabridge with a FW Update but to no avail. Looks like it's dead.

Time for something new since the Dice always gave me some problems.

I'm going to look into the Grom Audio unit. Initial reviews look good.

[UdubBadger]

Interest in a dynavin?

[JupiterBMW]

Noooooo go AFE drop in!!!! Dry would be so much better no oil to mess with!

Nooooo AFE for X5M... Surprisingly, aftermarket is insanely limited for this model.

[328ioc]

Interest in a dynavin?
If I was going navi it would be on the list but I'm going to stick with the business CD.

All I really want is USB and Bluetooth for calls and music.



Nooooo AFE for X5M... Surprisingly, aftermarket is insanely limited for this model.
Well looks like its time for Dinan.

[JupiterBMW]

Well looks like its time for Dinan.

No Dinan intake for X5M. K&N or OEM.

[328ioc]

No Dinan intake for X5M. K&N or OEM.
Lame sauce....