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

[cakM3]

And the switch that doesn't need to be pressed, XI mode, Tony needs that in the NE corridor.

No need for that up here Bruce if you have LSD :thumbsup Much more fun to drive in the snow!!! :biggrin



I have seen the founder of this site actually drool on my bsm :biggrin

John as nice as BSM looks, I only drool over ILB or Imola…..of course a very polished TiAg causes me to drool just a bit ;)

[rguti153]

Finally finish the mats http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/30/e5f8bb839cba981e9bde707e1afe8fa3.jpg

[mbeckel]

Finally finish the mats http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/30/e5f8bb839cba981e9bde707e1afe8fa3.jpg
Nice work fella

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[rguti153]

Pain in the ass lol time consuming

[az3579]

And the switch that doesn't need to be pressed, XI mode, Tony needs that in the NE corridor.

That button is completely useless. I'll bet you that maybe only 1 out of 1000 people actually uses it.
Hill Descent Control is a wasted space on the button panel...

[Tnhl1989]

I had a. Xi before and never used that button


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[stephenkirsh]

There's an xi button on the xi models?

[az3579]

There's an xi button on the xi models?

It's not an 'xi' button. It's a button for Hill Descent Control (HDC), which only the AWD ones had.
Its purpose is so that when you are faced with a steep hill and it just so happens to be snowy, you engage HDC and the car will go down the hill and brake for you.

Unfortunately it's very very slow; I could get down the hill a lot faster and just as safely in my RWD Bimmer as any AWD E46 could without having to use it.
It's also a feature that nobody seems to use, rending it pointless.

[Pip]

Nothing and its going to be that way for the foreseeable future... Other than maintenance. Been planning for the wedding and looked at the budget again last night before trying to finalize the venue...:jawdrop

I could buy two m3's and do maintenance for a couple years WTF!?

I do have plans to integrate the radar mute button into the HK speaker button and install the air intake temperature sensor relocation kit I have.

[stephenkirsh]

I feel your pain pip lol.

We booked a winery in healdsburg. 2nd cheapest place we could find at $7,000 for 6 hours.

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Cleaned the car today for the first time in 2 months. Wow. So dirty.

[Imola.ZHP]

Looks like I've got some work to start on.

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http://static.fjcdn.com/pictures/Cleaning+my+exhaust+pipe+hurr+hurr+the+lies_833d6e _5061652.jpg

I just spent entirely too much time looking for this, lol. I saved it this time.

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Waved at mine when I stopped by the house to take care of a few things. Been staying out with the in-laws while some other family is in town; haven't driven her in over a week.

[Pip]

I feel your pain pip lol.

We booked a winery in healdsburg. 2nd cheapest place we could find at $7,000 for 6 hours.

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Cleaned the car today for the first time in 2 months. Wow. So dirty.
Yea thinking of Yosemite (Evergreen Lodge). Site fee is actually decent ($5k for the weekend) but everything else adds up (food, alcohol, etc).

[rguti153]

http://static.fjcdn.com/pictures/Cleaning+my+exhaust+pipe+hurr+hurr+the+lies_833d6e _5061652.jpg

I just spent entirely too much time looking for this, lol. I saved it this time.

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Waved at mine when I stopped by the house to take care of a few things. Been staying out with the in-laws while some other family is in town; haven't driven her in over a week.
Lol like

[stephenkirsh]

Yea thinking of Yosemite (Evergreen Lodge). Site fee is actually decent ($5k for the weekend) but everything else adds up (food, alcohol, etc).

Wow I'm surprised it's "that cheap." I guess wine country is such a wedding destination... Yosemite would be a cool place!

[az3579]

Tonight I installed another offline navigation app on my Eonon unit and tried another Screen Off app as well.

[johnrando]

:like

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[danewilson77]

Cleaned all 4 wheel speed sensors, and found sunroof drain tube disconnected last night on Justinwilson77 ZHP.

"No flamesuit required"

[Imola.ZHP]

Cleaned all 4 wheel speed sensors, and found sunroof drain tube disconnected last night on Justinwilson77 ZHP.

"No flamesuit required"

May I ask how you found this and what symptoms it was causing? If my car is in the rain the passenger side floor boards are wet. I figured it was from bad door seals (all 4 are pretty well past their useful life although I do keep conditioning them). I'm sure it seems pretty lazy to just let this continue on and on for years, but typically my car only spends up to 4 days maximum outside per 28 day period. Its either in a garage at home, the shop/garage at work, or the garage at school the other 24 days. Its also a great excuse to keep my spot in the garage at home and keep the Honda in the driveway.

Thanks!

[cakM3]

I sat in my ///M today, caressed the soft supple leather and then talked to it nicely...;)

[danewilson77]

May I ask how you found this and what symptoms it was causing? If my car is in the rain the passenger side floor boards are wet. I figured it was from bad door seals (all 4 are pretty well past their useful life although I do keep conditioning them). I'm sure it seems pretty lazy to just let this continue on and on for years, but typically my car only spends up to 4 days maximum outside per 28 day period. Its either in a garage at home, the shop/garage at work, or the garage at school the other 24 days. Its also a great excuse to keep my spot in the garage at home and keep the Honda in the driveway.

Thanks!
He said it was drippjng down the A pillar. Pretty easy diagnosis. Pull the visor and assist handle and popped the headliner down a bit. Then we saw the hose not connected. Done.

"No flamesuit required"

[NorCal-Dimitri]

After four months of being a dirty mess, I got around to cleaning her.

Washed and waxed, wheels removed and detailed, suspension cleaned, calipers cleaned, trim restored, and tires shined. Interior is tomorrow.

http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y508/dimitri1337/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150101_135725_zpsy2g1hcvp.jpg

Sneak peek of something to come in a few minutes. :)

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[JupiterBMW]

Well, did it a couple days ago. Replaced one of the vacuum lines on the X that is known for cracking and causing the thing to run like poop. Seems to happen around 30K miles or so, and we're at 36K, so I replaced it as part of preventative measure. Had to remove all of the engine plastics to get to it, so you can see just what the S63 looks like, sorta. :biggrin

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/2010%20X5%20M%20Pics/IMG_4015.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/jdinisio/media/2010%20X5%20M%20Pics/IMG_4015.jpg.html)

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I also tore the center console apart to repair one of the rear seat vent things (notice the missing slider on the left side vent)... The pic below showed some of the progress.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/2010%20X5%20M%20Pics/IMG_3976.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/jdinisio/media/2010%20X5%20M%20Pics/IMG_3976.jpg.html)

[Pip]

After four months of being a dirty mess, I got around to cleaning her.

Washed and waxed, wheels removed and detailed, suspension cleaned, calipers cleaned, trim restored, and tires shined. Interior is tomorrow.

Nice work. I need to do this to mine soon. I think I'll be washing it tomorrow since I have the day off. Can't say I'll be doing the full detail since my body isn't up to the task just yet.

[Imola.ZHP]

He said it was drippjng down the A pillar. Pretty easy diagnosis. Pull the visor and assist handle and popped the headliner down a bit. Then we saw the hose not connected. Done.

"No flamesuit required"

Thanks!

I haven't been able to determine where it's coming in from, I definitely don't hear or see any dripping. A BMW tech suggested the vapor barrier(s) in the doors could be the culprit too.


--Marcus

[ryankokesh]

Replaced my HID bulbs with 4500K bulbs from DDM (http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/UltraBulbs). Wasn't expecting a whole lot at $25 for the pair, but I'm really liking them. Plus they apparently have a lifetime warranty.
I guess I didn't realize how dim the originals had become. The 4500K temp looked a little yellow at first, but after breaking them in a bit they're doing great. It's a very white color, with less blue than the phillips bulbs I took out. About 75% of my commute these days is in the dark, so this should be a big improvement. Feels like the brights are on all the time!

[Tnhl1989]

Replaced my HID bulbs with 4500K bulbs from DDM (http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/UltraBulbs). Wasn't expecting a whole lot at $25 for the pair, but I'm really liking them. Plus they apparently have a lifetime warranty.
I guess I didn't realize how dim the originals had become. The 4500K temp looked a little yellow at first, but after breaking them in a bit they're doing great. It's a very white color, with less blue than the phillips bulbs I took out. About 75% of my commute these days is in the dark, so this should be a big improvement. Feels like the brights are on all the time!

Could you provide a photo?

[ryankokesh]

Could you provide a photo?

Sure thing... Gotta wait until it's dark, though!


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[squashman702]

Bought the Conforti Shark Injector off Chad, flashed the ECU in his driveway. I like.

[cakM3]

Bought the Conforti Shark Injector off Chad, flashed the ECU in his driveway. I like.

Congrats on the purchase!

[Vas]

Bought some bmw performance grills.

[3ZHP]

Got up this morning and the rain had temporarily stopped so, I washed 3ZHP. Next step, start the Griots detail; bug & soil remover, paint cleaning clay, complete compound machine application, best of show wax machine application / 3 coat process and finish off with long lasting tire dressing.

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[Vas]

Bought some coby wheel products.

[Rovert]

Is it me or does everyone live in summer conditions. Your cars are all clean all the time. LOL

[ELCID86]

Bought some coby wheel products.

You're on a roll. Do tell.


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[Vas]

You're on a roll. Do tell.


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Told the wife this is what happens since we decided to keep the car.

I got new boots and armrest cover.

[JupiterBMW]

Is it me or does everyone live in summer conditions. Your cars are all clean all the time. LOL

80 degrees and sunny outside... The X5 is in the garage, filthy... :biggrin

[cakM3]

80 degrees and sunny outside... The X5 is in the garage, filthy... :biggrin

Nice!!!! It's 30 degrees up here Jon and getting ready to snow! My ///M is now hibernating in it's garage and my ZHP is tucked away in it's garage :)

[danewilson77]

Told the wife this is what happens since we decided to keep the car.

I got new boots and armrest cover.
I'd like you to review the arm rest cover when installed, if possible.

"No flamesuit required"

[3ZHP]

Is it me or does everyone live in summer conditions. Your cars are all clean all the time. LOL

I paid my dues; grew up in Buffalo NY, spent many years in Northern OH.

It did start raining on me when I was finishing the last wheel so, it was dried in the garage were it will stay until I finish it in a week or two. Currently 64 & cloudy 80% chance of rain today and tomorrow.



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[Vas]

I'd like you to review the arm rest cover when installed, if possible.

"No flamesuit required"
Sure thing.

[Imola.ZHP]

Told the wife this is what happens since we decided to keep the car.

I got new boots and armrest cover.

Nice, this is what I'm telling my better half right now as we're about to drop about a grand on our CRV. Its due for shocks, brakes and a few other things. Its better than a car payment!

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After a nearly 2 week hiatus, I drove mine! My sister is in town visiting and crashed at our house last night, took her back out to the burbs before work and she asked if we could take the ZHP, she hadn't been in it in a long time, I took it as a compliment. She's into cars too, but still nice to have the request and I obliged of course.

Now I'm back in the CRV at work about to rotate the tires and inspect the brakes which I'm pretty sure are toast, I keep hearing/feeling metal on metal.

[squashman702]

Did NGK plugs, oil and filter, and the rough road strut tower plates. I'm again impressed about how much easier this car is to work on than my previous Jeeps.

[ELCID86]

Did NGK plugs, oil and filter, and the rough road strut tower plates. I'm again impressed about how much easier this car is to work on than my previous Jeeps.

Good work. And they are pretty easy compared to many other makes/models. Alignment after the plate install?

[alexandre]

Good work. And they are pretty easy compared to many other makes/models. Alignment after the plate install?

Not really needed if the camber pin on the hats was never popped out.

[330i ZHP]

installed new clear side markers - the old ones were yellowing a little on the seals.

If anyone wants them - come get them or pay to ship them

these are for sedan or wagon - facelift - not coupe

[330i ZHP]

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[330i ZHP]

Not sure if you can see them. But cf side splitters with turned up ends to replicate the Garbino front splitter.

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[squashman702]

Good work. And they are pretty easy compared to many other makes/models. Alignment after the plate install?


Not really needed if the camber pin on the hats was never popped out.

Is it needed or not? All I can see that I would be doing is changing ride height by 1/8"- are most alignments really going to compensate for that anyway?

[stephenkirsh]

DrVanos
Window regulator
Power steering hose fix

[Vas]

Nice.

[derbo]

I just installed a 4.0 LCM and modified the gauge cluster to a new brake force display threshold setting that Terra mentioned.

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[ELCID86]

Installed CREE LED reverse lights and hopefully replaced the bulb that was causing the "rocket booster" warning.



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[rguti153]

Installed CREE LED reverse lights and hopefully replaced the bulb that was causing the "rocket booster" warning.

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How many watts ?

[derbo]

How many watts ?
Looks like 25W.

Installed CREE LED reverse lights and hopefully replaced the bulb that was causing the "rocket booster" warning.

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Let me know how your radio reception is when you are in reverse. BP reported some rf interference when he used Cree bulbs

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[cakM3]

I left my ZHP at airport parking this morning and got on a flight to Seattle for the week :)

While away I'll get the insides cleaned and detailed ;)

[ELCID86]

How many watts ?

These: http://www.khoalty.com/bmw-e46-cree-led-reverse-light.html

[ryankokesh]

Could you provide a photo?

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7530/15582656224_7bd0437eb8_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pJZbNC)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/pJZbNC) by ryankokesh (https://www.flickr.com/people/28846835@N06/), on Flickr

4500K from DDM

[fredo]

Added one quart of oil to the e90. Man, it's been only 3,000 miles since the last oil change. On the positive side, I like the warning on the dash. As you may know, the e90 does not have oil dipstick. The oil level is monitored by the CBS system and I got the warning before any damage was done.

[ELCID86]

Looks like 25W.

Let me know how your radio reception is when you are in reverse. BP reported some rf interference when he used Cree bulbs

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I jsut tried it on several stations and could not tell any difference. Maybe BP drives in reverse more than I do. :biggrin

[ryankokesh]

Added one quart of oil to the e90. Man, it's been only 3,000 miles since the last oil change. On the positive side, I like the warning on the dash. As you may know, the e90 does not have oil dipstick. The oil level is monitored by the CBS system and I got the warning before any damage was done.

That seems like a lot of oil to be low before getting a warning, no? Either way, glad it was fine!

[ELCID86]

Not sure if you can see them. But cf side splitters with turned up ends to replicate the Garbino front splitter.



Nicely done Stuart.

[fredo]

That seems like a lot of oil to be low before getting a warning, no? Either way, glad it was fine!

Agreed. I got the first (yellow) warning. The manual says you can still drive 125 miles as is. There's a second (red) warning, but I didn't wait to see it. :biggrin

[johnrando]

Stuart, looks great. As for mine, bought Seth's Dynavin but hadn't had a chance to install it yet.

[330i ZHP]

Stephenkirsch has first right of refusal. But these are free ( you pay shipping ) to a good home

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[stephenkirsh]

I already paid! Lol

[330i ZHP]

and paid he did

[DasDave]

Helped a buddy put a lightweight flywheel/clutch and headers on his cooper s (never again).
Put an order in for plugs and ccv for my car.

[ELCID86]

Stephenkirsch has first right of refusal. But these are free ( you pay shipping ) to a good home


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[ELCID86]

New winter shoes for the pending white stuff.
The studs do make it a lot easier. now I have an air wrench on my wish list.

I left the 15 mm rear spacers on.

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[squashman702]

Swapped over to my snows, which I would've done this weekend, but one was totally flat and I thought it may have had a leak (just bought these used a few weeks ago). Used the M18 Fuel 1/2" gun I got on Saturday, which is an awesome tool. Going to check the pressure again before I leave for work tomorrow, hopefully all still have air. Looks like I may have a bad passenger front wheel bearing though, one of the Conti's has some pretty bad scalloping on the inside edge.

[Johnmadd]

Picked up the e30 from getting fresh paint. :biggrin

[rguti153]

Picked up the e30 from getting fresh paint. :biggrin
Pics ?

[Johnmadd]

Pics ?

In my thread.

[TigerTater]

Investigated why I had standing water in my passenger floor board [emoji102]

Apparently my weather stripping got folded over by the side mirror and allowed water to get in last night during the rain storm at my parnets house.

I also thought it was the sunroof drain hose which also is a common cause of water in the floor boards! Ugh! That was checked and all connections were intact.

[Fenrir]

I used the brakes to not hit a kid.

[az3579]

Is it me or does everyone live in summer conditions. Your cars are all clean all the time. LOL

This is what I think on a regular basis. :(
How nice it would be to use our 3 car garage for... you know, cars. :shifty


I jsut tried it on several stations and could not tell any difference. Maybe BP drives in reverse more than I do. :biggrin

Yeah, didn't you know? I do J-turns all the way to work. ;)

I actually have 25W CREE amber LED bulbs in my turn signal housings, which is why Derek brought it up. When I had my OE business radio installed (with the radio on), I got static from the speakers whenever the turn signals were on, and the static went in and out with the blinking of the lights. It didn't do it 100% of the time, but 95% maybe. Now, with the Eonon unit it, I get almost nothing but static, so I don't use the radio anymore. Problem solved, right? :shifty

[ELCID86]

I actually have 25W CREE amber LED bulbs in my turn signal housings, which is why Derek brought it up. When I had my OE business radio installed (with the radio on), I got static from the speakers whenever the turn signals were on, and the static went in and out with the blinking of the lights. It didn't do it 100% of the time, but 95% maybe. Now, with the Eonon unit it, I get almost nothing but static, so I don't use the radio anymore. Problem solved, right? :shifty

I thought you just backed up the whole way! That would annoy the crap out of me if the blinkers did that.

[das boots]

I also got the CREE LED Clear Front Turn signals from Bimmian. CREE LED Reverse, License Plates LED, Side Panel LED and all Interior LED. The only time I have static interference on turn signals is when I am on AM listening to talk radio only. BTW, the BMW AM reception suck. Or better word....Crap.

Also placed an order of getting new shoes on four corners. Nothing special since this is a DD. Old shoes getting too loud on road noise.

[johnrando]

Ordered stuff to replace CCV. So now I have the thermostat and the CCV to do.

[das boots]

Anybody here have any Loctite 5970 they are not using laying around? Thanks.

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Sealant/ES197334/

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-21457-83190404517-genuine-bmw-part.aspx

[danewilson77]

Anybody here have any Loctite 5970 they are not using laying around? Thanks.

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Sealant/ES197334/
Just checked. I only have 242, and 271.

"No flamesuit required"

[Sockethead]

I finally got around to putting the oil catch can on Kpro's 135. I wish I had done it right after she had it walnut blasted... Oh well, it's only been s few thousand miles....
Next, we have to pull the rear KW V2s and send them out for a rebuild. The left one is leaking...

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[Rovert]

Love how you leave the engine cover off. LOL. More raw looking!

[Sockethead]

Love how you leave the engine cover off. LOL. More raw looking!

Heh, there is is whole bunch of stuff missing... That was right after I got the can mounted. I'm going to have to modify the CF engine cover to fit around the new hose.

[Imola.ZHP]

New wiper blades and topped off the washer fluid reservoir.

Too sick to do anything else.

[Pip]

Bought a $1 o-ring, paid $6 shipping. Cam sensor was the oil leak culprit.

[Rovert]

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[Hermes]

Oil change -109,970mi

Total 5-40, Mann filter

[squashman702]

Figured out that I should have done more reading on the OEM ski pass through before I went out and bought a rack- didn't realize the trunk has a piece you need to knock out in the middle, and it's done. Thought I read somewhere that the non-cold weather package cars had a totally different trunk divider. Found a couple of ski bags on ebay, so I'll be grabbing one soon for when I'm too lazy to throw the rack on.

[BADCLOWN]

Rovert, that is a damn cool picture.

[JupiterBMW]

I spent this morning removing my older daughter's car seat from the X5. She puked all over on the way to school this morning. So, while we have the car seat out and washed, I'm going to clean the back seats, vacuum, and do some leather conditioning. It will be the first official cleaning I've done on the X5 since ownership... :eeps

[Fenrir]

Rovert, that is a damn cool picture.
+1. Another addition to my wallpaper folder.

[ELCID86]

Installed the LCM 4.0 I got from Giya and the euro-faceplate from the UK. Triple blink and left-side rear fog are enabled. Just need to get the tamper dot cleared. PASoft was not cooperating--even with BP, Tony and Charlie on "text" support :-]


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[ELCID86]

I spent this morning removing my older daughter's car seat from the X5. She puked all over on the way to school this morning. So, while we have the car seat out and washed, I'm going to clean the back seats, vacuum, and do some leather conditioning. It will be the first official cleaning I've done on the X5 since ownership... :eeps

Yuck!


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[Rovert]

Rovert, that is a damn cool picture.


+1. Another addition to my wallpaper folder.

Thanks guys! A pic with Chevron Techron going in? haha


I took it with my iPhone 5. :shift Here's the full picture: https://www.dropbox.com/s/zd2dem660k4ww9c/2015-01-07%2012.32.15%20HDR.jpg?dl=0

[johnrando]

Yup, you just have a way with your shots. :thumbsup

[Johal E32]

hmm

http://i.imgur.com/ds37Agw.jpg

[Johnmadd]

hmm

http://i.imgur.com/ds37Agw.jpg

Wow!

[Just_George]

hmm

http://i.imgur.com/ds37Agw.jpg

That's pretty much what mine looked like (mine were a bit worse) when I drove it 400 miles home after buying. Found out THEN that it needed control arms!! I know, I know....should have had a PPI, but I bought from a relative. :facepalm It's fixed and all good now though!

[Rovert]

Had XPEL Ultimate "self healing" wrap put on all lighting lenses by my good friend who is a professional detailer. A rock can skim and scratch the wrap and within minutes the polymers will fill it back in.

He also buffed out some scratches when a ladder fell on the rear quarter panel...LOL. Oops!

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[stephenkirsh]

Nice

M3 corner lights aren't built into the rest of the headlight?

[az3579]

Spent my afternoon swapping back my stock calipers in the 15 degree weather because of my piece of crap BMW Performance calipers.

This is the 4th time I had to swap my stock calipers back due to these big useless turd buckets deciding to leak. Having to do it in the middle of this polar vortex shit is the last straw. These will be for sale for whoever has a shovel big enough to accommodate all this manure.

Back to stock. Note the piss stains of brake fluid all around the tire and wheel.

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Nice

M3 corner lights aren't built into the rest of the headlight?

No, they're separable just like our sedans.



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[Just_George]

Got a link with info on the rotors?

[JupiterBMW]

Well, today I replaced the iDrive controller on the X5. The center wheel would scroll just fine, but the side to side gestures and "click" ability stopped working... Brand new one from the dealer, 5 minute swap, and DONE! So happy! :biggrin

[Johal E32]

Wow!


That's pretty much what mine looked like (mine were a bit worse) when I drove it 400 miles home after buying. Found out THEN that it needed control arms!! I know, I know....should have had a PPI, but I bought from a relative. :facepalm It's fixed and all good now though!

Well mine was my fault. I lowered the car but skipped the alignment (I had one done nearly a year ago with fresh RTABS). At the time, I did not know the suspension alignment would change.. So I was running crazy toe and near -3 of camber lol. I fixed the alignment and drove with crazy camber wear. Had some fun with them thinking I will get some life out of them but then this happened. They are all seasons (Michelin Pilot Sport A/S plus old model). Good tire but can not handle any spirited driving and it made the car understeer like mad. The PSS on the back are much better. I will swap the front tires soon.

Still, I got around 20k miles on them. With a good alignment after I had lowered I reckon another 5k.

[slater]

Spent my afternoon swapping back my stock calipers in the 15 degree weather because of my piece of crap BMW Performance calipers.

This is the 4th time I had to swap my stock calipers back due to these big useless turd buckets deciding to leak. Having to do it in the middle of this polar vortex shit is the last straw. These will be for sale for whoever has a shovel big enough to accommodate all this manure.

sorry for your hassles, BP. gotta say though, i am intrigued by the brakes. it must've been your descriptive nature. :) how big a shovel are we talking?

peter

[cakM3]

Had XPEL Ultimate "self healing" wrap put on all lighting lenses by my good friend who is a professional detailer. A rock can skim and scratch the wrap and within minutes the polymers will fill it back in.

I need to get some of this for my ///M and ZHP..... is this a custom order using this film or can you order this online Trevor?

[slater]

I need to get some of this for my ///M and ZHP..... is this a custom order using this film or can you order this online Trevor?

yeah, i want to do this for my ZHP too. looks like a great idea!

[az3579]

sorry for your hassles, BP. gotta say though, i am intrigued by the brakes. it must've been your descriptive nature. :) how big a shovel are we talking?

peter

Bulldozer.

[slater]

Bulldozer.

that's a lotta dough for manure. :)

peter

[az3579]

that's a lotta dough for manure. :)

peter

Not dough... you'll need a bulldozer to shovel through the manure, is what I meant.

[Tnhl1989]

I need to get some of this for my ///M and ZHP..... is this a custom order using this film or can you order this online Trevor?

I believe that protective solutions does use xpel. Ask Eric Kaul as he is their brand manager.

[330i ZHP]

Well, today I replaced the iDrive controller on the X5. The center wheel would scroll just fine, but the side to side gestures and "click" ability stopped working... Brand new one from the dealer, 5 minute swap, and DONE! So happy! :biggrin

Did they give you the updated unit from late 2012-2013? And for free? There was a silent recall - meaning only offered to customers that complained

[JupiterBMW]

Did they give you the updated unit from late 2012-2013? And for free? There was a silent recall - meaning only offered to customers that complained

No, I paid for the damn thing!! Do you have any documentation! I just went to the parts desk and grabbed it. I did get the updated part though. Unfortunately, mine is already in the garbage...


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[Rovert]

I need to get some of this for my ///M and ZHP..... is this a custom order using this film or can you order this online Trevor?

When I was at his shop he punched my car into the computer and it connected to a server which allowed the plotter to cut out the template out of his many rolls of XPEL of different widths since he can do full panel coverage. It had the template for all panels. But I bet that's super expensive as a full frontal install is, I think, over $1,000. I asked him what he can do for people who are long distance with this product so if you're serious PM me and I'll keep you up to date.

Today it's starting to look better as the slip solution breaths out. I can't even see the seam!

[Vas]

Installed m3 engine mounts, m3 trans mounts, akg poly steering coupling and bmw performance grills.

[LivesNearCostco]

Last week, got a code for SAP valve stuck open. Decided to remove SAP and clean the electrical contacts. Dropped one of the 3 small bolts into the engine bay, couldn't find it, not even after jacking up front of car and removing plastic splash pan. Oh well, still have 2/3 bolts holding SAP down. Poured some Seafoam into the hose going to the SAP valve bolted to the block. Poured a little too much! Started engine cold, LOTS of white smoke came out the tail pipe.

Edit: So much smoke came out, I felt embarrassed as I drove away, hoping none of my neighbors noticed.

But I think the SAP valve isn't getting stuck any longer.

[Yass_ZHP]

Well... not today but on monday, got my AA exhaust and installed :) now... only missing the ecs power pulleys and Im done... I THINK

[TWong1200]

Did front and rear brakes. So glad to get rid of all the brake dust. So sick of it. Went with Akebono all around as well as new StopTech Drilled front Rotors.

Got to use my new Cusco ramps for the first time too. Friggin highly recommended if you struggle getting a jack under the car.

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[danewilson77]

Homey has V1's.

:waldo

"No flamesuit required"

[TWong1200]

Homey has V1's.

:waldo

"No flamesuit required"
And love em.

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[fredo]

I switched from OEM to Akebono ceramic 3 years ago. Very happy with the results. Brake dust is almost zero now.

[fredo]

Took the Mini for a joyride this morning. It's the first time I drive her in more than a month. Started right away. Also, stopped at Discount Tire to top off the tires.

[ELCID86]

Also, stopped at Discount Tire to top off the tires.

Nitrogen?

[TWong1200]

I switched from OEM to Akebono ceramic 3 years ago. Very happy with the results. Brake dust is almost zero now.
I've heard this a lot, which is why I switched to them. Completely fed up with the stock brake dust.

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[fredo]

Nitrogen?

Negative, just plain air.

[JupiterBMW]

Negative, just plain air.

Dude, get nitrogen... I used to leave the ZHP parked for 2-3 months at a time and I would get home and on the first drive, no flat spots, no problems. To me, it is SO worth the $69 for the annual service at the dealer.

[ryankokesh]

Dude, get nitrogen... I used to leave the ZHP parked for 2-3 months at a time and I would get home and on the first drive, no flat spots, no problems. To me, it is SO worth the $69 for the annual service at the dealer.

I could easily be wrong, but I don't think nitrogen will inherently help with flat spotting. I'm pretty sure that's caused by the tires. Nitrogen will just results in less leakage and less fluctuation in pressure across temperature ranges. So I guess if O2 is causing them to loose pressure when the car sits, it could help. But other than that I'm not sure what the advantage would be. :dunno


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[JupiterBMW]

I could easily be wrong, but I don't think nitrogen will inherently help with flat spotting. I'm pretty sure that's caused by the tires. Nitrogen will just results in less leakage and less fluctuation in pressure across temperature ranges. So I guess if O2 is causing them to loose pressure when the car sits, it could help. But other than that I'm not sure what the advantage would be. :dunno


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Honestly I don't have a clue how it helps either, but that was the claim from the dealer when I inquired as to the benefits. I park my car every time I'm on the ship, and after switching to nitro, the flat spotting stopped. I still don't know how or why, but it does prevent them for sure.


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[ryankokesh]

Honestly I don't have a clue how it helps either, but that was the claim from the dealer when I inquired as to the benefits. I park my car every time I'm on the ship, and after switching to nitro, the flat spotting stopped. I still don't know how or why, but it does prevent them for sure.


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Huh, I would have assumed that was dealer bs :) That's really interesting that it actually made a difference though! If I ever figure out why/how I'll let ya know, lol.


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[JupiterBMW]

Yeah I still think it's some sort of hocus pocus crap, but it does work. Besides, if I ever wanted a free car wash, I'd lower one tire a bit until the light popped on and then bring it to the dealer for a free top up. They loved my ZHP and would often ask if I wanted it washed as well. Shady I know, but whatever. [emoji16][emoji16]


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[Imola.ZHP]

Figured out that I should have done more reading on the OEM ski pass through before I went out and bought a rack- didn't realize the trunk has a piece you need to knock out in the middle, and it's done. Thought I read somewhere that the non-cold weather package cars had a totally different trunk divider. Found a couple of ski bags on ebay, so I'll be grabbing one soon for when I'm too lazy to throw the rack on.

Maybe you were confusing the cars that don't have folding rear seats? Like my car, no cold weather package (heated seats stand alone option) no folding rear seats, there is no knock-out or anything on my car, just a gray (trunk liner colored) wall/divider.


Dude, get nitrogen... I used to leave the ZHP parked for 2-3 months at a time and I would get home and on the first drive, no flat spots, no problems. To me, it is SO worth the $69 for the annual service at the dealer.

My car sits a lot too, not as much as yours did, and I've never had any flat spots, luckily work has a nitrogen generator, so we don't have to pay for nitrogen in our tires.


Yeah I still think it's some sort of hocus pocus crap, but it does work. Besides, if I ever wanted a free car wash, I'd lower one tire a bit until the light popped on and then bring it to the dealer for a free top up. They loved my ZHP and would often ask if I wanted it washed as well. Shady I know, but whatever. [emoji16][emoji16]

You must trust your dealer more than I trust mine as far as car washes go, you do realize they pay their car washers nearly nothing to work there, what do they do when they drop whatever it is they are washing your car with on the ground by accident? Probably pick it up and keep washing, marring the clear coat with whatever contaminants they picked up off the ground. Or even perhaps brake dust or brake pad material from the wheels on the car they washed before yours. I always put two big signs on the car "PLEASE DO NOT WASH" when I take mine in for service. Maybe I'm crazy.

[stephenkirsh]

A lot of places have touch less car wash machines now

[Vas]

New center console and coby boots and armrest installed

[Pip]

Took out the exhaust cam shaft sensor to replace the o-ring and to my surprise the o-ring looks pretty darn decent. I think it might have only needed a quick torque to spec. Of course now that I have it out I'll replace with new because it wasn't easy and I don't want to go back in there.

Old o-ring (will show new o-ring when it arrives):

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[fredo]

Dude, get nitrogen... I used to leave the ZHP parked for 2-3 months at a time and I would get home and on the first drive, no flat spots, no problems. To me, it is SO worth the $69 for the annual service at the dealer.

I will consider nitrogen, thanks for the idea. I try to drive the Mini at least once a month, so flat spots don't seem to be a problem for me. The tires were around 25-27 psi each (recommended value is 33 psi) after 3 or 4 months so I'm ok with that as well.

[Rovert]

Nitrogen is a larger molecule despite having a smaller atomic mass than oxygen. That's why it's easier for an oxygen molecule to wiggle through the rubber and escape which leads to an under inflated tire more so than nitrogen. As a tire is bearing the weight and slowly deflating without moving, the tire structure will flatten out and remember that.

With nitrogen, a tire that doesn't move for a long period of time will not deflate quickly thus significantly decreasing the chance of a flat spot.

Next, I wondered why a molecule with a smaller atomic mass is bigger than one that has one more proton. More protons (+) create a higher attraction for the electrons (-) surrounding them. Oxygen has 8 protons and Nitrogen has 7 so 8 protons pull the electrons in tighter creating a smaller molecule. That's science in as simple as I can make it!!

Another good thing with nitrogen filling is a significantly decreased injection of water vapor into the tire which creates much smaller pressure differences between a cold and hot tire versus filling up with an air compressor.

If you're good with checking and maintaining pressures while using your car and not storing it, I don't see any reason why regular air is seen as a death sentence from the marketing of nitrogen. Anyone storing their car or drivers who rely on consistent air pressures for balancing vehicle performance especially in racing would benefit from nitrogen.

[ELCID86]

Nitrogen is a larger molecule despite having a smaller atomic mass than oxygen. That's why it's easier for an oxygen molecule to wiggle through the rubber and escape which leads to an under inflated tire more so than nitrogen. As a tire is bearing the weight and slowly deflating without moving, the tire structure will flatten out and remember that.

With nitrogen, a tire that doesn't move for a long period of time will not deflate quickly thus significantly decreasing the chance of a flat spot.

Next, I wondered why a molecule with a smaller atomic mass is bigger than one that has one more proton. More protons (+) create a higher attraction for the electrons (-) surrounding them. Oxygen has 8 protons and Nitrogen has 7 so 8 protons pull the electrons in tighter creating a smaller molecule. That's science in as simple as I can make it!!

Another good thing with nitrogen filling is a significantly decreased injection of water vapor into the tire which creates much smaller pressure differences between a cold and hot tire versus filling up with an air compressor.

If you're good with checking and maintaining pressures while using your car and not storing it, I don't see any reason why regular air is seen as a death sentence from the marketing of nitrogen. Anyone storing their car or drivers who rely on consistent air pressures for balancing vehicle performance especially in racing would benefit from nitrogen.

Thanks for the explanation T. I'm a regular air guy, I guess mostly out of convenience and the fact I'm a cheapskate. It does mean I have to fire up the compressor in the garage on a regular basis. Colin needed about 15 lbs in one tire yesterday (the rest were all ok) and my wife said there TPMS had been alerting her 2-3 tires were low due to the cold temps we've been having.

So if you do go nitrogen, can you top it off with a regular compressor or is that defeating the purpose by mixing the two? (I may have asked this before).

[ELCID86]

Removed my 15mm rear spacers to avoid scraping with the winter tires.


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[squashman702]

Maybe you were confusing the cars that don't have folding rear seats? Like my car, no cold weather package (heated seats stand alone option) no folding rear seats, there is no knock-out or anything on my car, just a gray (trunk liner colored) wall/divider.

My rear seat doesn't fold. Un-Velcro the leather flap behind the arm rest on the upper portion of the back seat, and peel back some of the insulation, which is perforated, bet you have the spot to knock out as well. I'll have to cut the rear portion of the liner once I get the ski bag/trim, but I'd bet your car has the metal portion to knock out as well.

Today, took it to NTB to get my leaky snow tires figured out, had corrosion around the bead like I suspected. Got that ground down and the tires rebalanced.

[Fenrir]

Hid some curb rash with creative dipping on the car today. Splitters are matte black now and the wheels are gunmetal with metallic flake.


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[Johnmadd]

Looks good.

[Johnmadd]

Is that a ws6?

[stephenkirsh]

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Lamin-x'ed the lenses. I think I'll do a review after a week (they claim it takes 3-5 days to fully set).

[Fenrir]

Looks good.


Is that a ws6?

Thanks :). And nah, it is a Trans Am but with the Formula pakage.

[JupiterBMW]

Thanks for the explanation T. I'm a regular air guy, I guess mostly out of convenience and the fact I'm a cheapskate. It does mean I have to fire up the compressor in the garage on a regular basis. Colin needed about 15 lbs in one tire yesterday (the rest were all ok) and my wife said there TPMS had been alerting her 2-3 tires were low due to the cold temps we've been having.

So if you do go nitrogen, can you top it off with a regular compressor or is that defeating the purpose by mixing the two? (I may have asked this before).

You can top off with regular air, I had to do that once on a Sunday when the dealer was closed. But, with the 1 year nitrogen package ($69), they will completely evacuate and refill the tires for you if you tell them you had to top up with regular air.

[LivesNearCostco]

Finally installed the new (passenger side) door lock actuator and new cabin air filter on the E36. Read some DIYs for both and watched one YouTube video for the cabin filter. After that, both were easy, just took some time.

The E36 front door is quite similar to the E46 front door, minus the side airbag and the fact that the E36 window regular seems to be a different design without all those cables.

[derbo]

Nitrogen is a larger molecule despite having a smaller atomic mass than oxygen. That's why it's easier for an oxygen molecule to wiggle through the rubber and escape which leads to an under inflated tire more so than nitrogen. As a tire is bearing the weight and slowly deflating without moving, the tire structure will flatten out and remember that.

With nitrogen, a tire that doesn't move for a long period of time will not deflate quickly thus significantly decreasing the chance of a flat spot.

Next, I wondered why a molecule with a smaller atomic mass is bigger than one that has one more proton. More protons (+) create a higher attraction for the electrons (-) surrounding them. Oxygen has 8 protons and Nitrogen has 7 so 8 protons pull the electrons in tighter creating a smaller molecule. That's science in as simple as I can make it!!

Another good thing with nitrogen filling is a significantly decreased injection of water vapor into the tire which creates much smaller pressure differences between a cold and hot tire versus filling up with an air compressor.

If you're good with checking and maintaining pressures while using your car and not storing it, I don't see any reason why regular air is seen as a death sentence from the marketing of nitrogen. Anyone storing their car or drivers who rely on consistent air pressures for balancing vehicle performance especially in racing would benefit from nitrogen.

Honestly I think the only benefit is better air. I check my tires once a month and I don't think it's worth the cost. To fully evacuate a tire, you would need a rim with two valvestems for in and out. Without that, the amount in the tire may not 100% nitrogen. With that in mind, the benefits of lower psi loss seems irrelevant.

http://blog.tirerack.com/blog/make-driving-fun/pure-nitrogen-in-tires-facts-and-myths-v1


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[Imola.ZHP]

My rear seat doesn't fold. Un-Velcro the leather flap behind the arm rest on the upper portion of the back seat, and peel back some of the insulation, which is perforated, bet you have the spot to knock out as well. I'll have to cut the rear portion of the liner once I get the ski bag/trim, but I'd bet your car has the metal portion to knock out as well.


Thanks, I had no idea!


Honestly I think the only benefit is better air. I check my tires once a month and I don't think it's worth the cost. To fully evacuate a tire, you would need a rim with two valvestems for in and out. Without that, the amount in the tire may not 100% nitrogen. With that in mind, the benefits of lower psi loss seems irrelevant.

http://blog.tirerack.com/blog/make-driving-fun/pure-nitrogen-in-tires-facts-and-myths-v1

If I didn't have access to a nitrogen generator, I wouldn't pay to run nitrogen in my tires. I'm just too cheap. But I do agree, unless the tire shop has some special room full of only nitrogen or a way to suck out the air while putting in nitrogen, there will always be a little bit of regular air in your tires. As time goes on and that air seeps out, you fill with nitrogen, the % will go up, but most likely you'll never have 100% nitrogen in your tires and thus they still need to be checked regularly. Speaking of, I am probably past-due to check mine. I've gotten spoiled by the better half's Honda that has TPMS.

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Drove mine to work, got to use the new wiper blades yesterday morning on the drive to work. I know Icon's are expensive, but I think they are worth it. Looks like I've been getting about 2 years out of them, so that helps justify the price.

[Sockethead]

What you do after you and your buddies remove the back shocks on the wife's 135?
https://vimeo.com/116978192

[danewilson77]

What you do after you and your buddies remove the back shocks on the wife's 135?
https://vimeo.com/116978192
You ain't dubbin unless you're rubbin.

"No flamesuit required"

[Imola.ZHP]

What you do after you and your buddies remove the back shocks on the wife's 135?
https://vimeo.com/116978192

Spark it or park it!

[3ZHP]

Finished the compound, now to get started on the wax.
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[rguti153]

Very nice

[ELCID86]

Very nice

+1 jealous


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[3ZHP]

Thanks fellows


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[UdubBadger]

Looks good


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[squashman702]

Bought a couple things for it on ebay, got the ski bag/cassette, BMW performance pedals, and an AFE stage 1 intake.

[az3579]

Installed the Dinan throttle body I've had sitting around for probably a year. Helped install one in Charlie's car as well.


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[squashman702]

Installed the Dinan throttle body I've had sitting around for probably a year. Helped install one in Charlie's car as well.


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Notice any difference?

[Vas]

Washed it

[3ZHP]

Time for the second coat of wax.
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[cakM3]

I installed my DINAN throttle body and Stett Performance intake boots into my ZHP today. Had a great time taking the ZHP out for a test drive! :)

[NoVAphotog]

I installed my DINAN throttle body and Stett Performance intake boots into my ZHP today. Had a great time taking the ZHP out for a test drive! :)
Sweet! First impression of the throttle body or too early to tell?

[cakM3]

Sweet! First impression of the throttle body or too early to tell?

Daniel, I will let you find out in person at the reunion meet ;) As for myself, too early to tell until I can get a "proper" tune.... a Frank Smith tune.....


Just remember....my ZHP is my daily driver BMW. It takes most of the beating inconsiderate drivers out there dish out to it....especially in the parking lots....

[stephenkirsh]

LivesNearCostco let me abuse his zhp and 3/4/5 to teach me to drive a stick. Very appreciative! I only stalled 500 times.

After we fiddled around with this stupid bushing on my power steering feeder hose. Long/boring story.

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[330i ZHP]

Trying to delete from phone. Disregard

[az3579]

Notice any difference?

Not really any power difference, but I wasn't expecting any. If anything it feels like the power delivery is a bit smoother in the low and mid range, but I don't know if that's just because the car is "resetting" itself after having the MAF disconnected.

Ultimately I won't really know until I get a tune to tie everything I have together, namely the exhaust, intake, and throttle body.


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[LivesNearCostco]

Hey that's a picture of my driveway! Great to meet you Stephen. Later last night I replaced my VCG for 2nd time, but just calculated the other one lasted 4 years and 50,000 miles, which is exactly the BMW factory warranty period!


LivesNearCostco let me abuse his zhp and 3/4/5 to teach me to drive a stick. Very appreciative! I only stalled 500 times.

After we fiddled around with this stupid bushing on my power steering feeder hose. Long/boring story.

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[Hermes]

placed an order for some M3 shift knobs, we shall see if Germany wants to send them...

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[slater]

is that a vw golf knob? :)

[Hermes]

is that a vw golf knob? :)

No, it's not the Kamei VW knob. It's an actual BMW part. I admit they do look similar

Edit: the Kamei one is threaded, the BMW is push on

[Rovert]

https://vimeo.com/117216879

Cleaned my car since it's a warm 50F outside. LOL

[mbeckel]

I drove mine for the first time in almost 3 weeks. Also took it to get cleaned

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[ELCID86]

I drove mine for the first time in almost 3 weeks. Also took it to get cleaned

Sent from in the bushes

I'm glad you're back behind the wheel. How did it feel?


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[mbeckel]

I'm glad you're back behind the wheel. How did it feel?


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In a word..... Intoxicating

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[ELCID86]

In a word..... Intoxicating

Sent from in the bushes

:roundel


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[Johnmadd]

https://vimeo.com/117216879

Cleaned my car since it's a warm 50F outside. LOL

Wish I was that quick, Flash :shifty

[squashman702]

Just bought a pair of Timken hubs for it for $110 at Autozone, used to cost at least that for one Timken hub for my Jeep.

[Johal E32]

Cleaned ICV on the E30, runs much smoother!

[Johnmadd]

Cleaned ICV on the E30, runs much smoother!

I didn't know you have an e30. Pics?

[3ZHP]

Time to reveal what's underneath.
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[johnrando]

LOL Rob. Nice BP, Charlie. Trevor, 50 is still too cold to wash a car! :) But as John said, that was fast! :)

As for me, did my thermostat this weekend. 3 pics in my thread, very straightforward job.

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?4241-Jet-Black-ZHP-quot-Mini-quot-Mod-A-Palooza

[danewilson77]

LOL Rob. Nice BP, Charlie. Trevor, 50 is still too cold to wash a car! :) But as John said, that was fast! :)

As for me, did my thermostat this weekend. 3 pics in my thread, very straightforward job.

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?4241-Jet-Black-ZHP-quot-Mini-quot-Mod-A-Palooza
Well done Randeaux.

"No flamesuit required"

[coby1]

fixed 2 bumpers
Honda
vs.
Bmw
guess who got the new one(hint wife) and who did not(hint me) lol

[Pip]

Digging those coby wheel stickers Mike.

[UdubBadger]

I need to wax again soon too


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[az3579]

LOL Rob. Nice BP, Charlie. Trevor, 50 is still too cold to wash a car! :) But as John said, that was fast! :)

As for me, did my thermostat this weekend. 3 pics in my thread, very straightforward job.

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?4241-Jet-Black-ZHP-quot-Mini-quot-Mod-A-Palooza

Ha John - in the northeast, 50 is a tropical day in the wintertime! You take whatever chance you get to wash the car...

I'm seriously contemplating on taking my car to a car wash. Hanging my head in shame right now... It's still too damn cold for my taste.


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[johnrando]

Must. Resist. Car. Wash.

[cakM3]

I will wait until Friday to wash my car.....

[NoVAphotog]

I'm seriously contemplating on taking my car to a car wash. Hanging my head in shame right now... It's still too damn cold for my taste.


17600

It's alright BP...I've been contemplating the same...MIGHT be able to squeeze a wash in tomorrow after work...got snow and rain this weekend with bacon next tuesday...

[BADCLOWN]

got 4 dings PDR'd out of the car from the PO today, turned out perfecto.

going to give the ole girl a solid bath and trim detail today since its 45-48F outside and sunny

[ELCID86]

17600

It's alright BP...I've been contemplating the same...MIGHT be able to squeeze a wash in tomorrow after work...got snow and rain this weekend with bacon next tuesday...
I ran my thru on Monday. I'm looking fwd to bacon day! Should be sizzlin'

[az3579]

What is this bacon you two keep mentioning?


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[squashman702]

AFE stage 1 came in the mail today, bought it used off eBay, looks basically brand new. Probably will throw it in at lunch tomorrow.

[ELCID86]

What is this bacon you two keep mentioning?


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See the post with weather (11692) and look at next Tue. ~~~

[danewilson77]

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"No flamesuit required"

[NoVAphotog]

What is this bacon you two keep mentioning?


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See the post with weather (11692) and look at next Tue. ~~~

+1 It's fog on my phone's weather app...lol

[Hermes]

Tore down the block, just waiting for pistons so I can send it out to be hot tanked and bored to 1 over.

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[Johnmadd]

Tore down the block, just waiting for pistons so I can send it out to be hot tanked and bored to 1 over.

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1 what?

[Hermes]

1 what?

I bought an E30 M10 back in summer.
It is now in the process of being turned into a proper 2.0L, running 11:1 CP forged pistons, and Volvo LH-Jetronic EFI w/M5x green top injectors :D

Edit: this is for the 320i

[Johnmadd]

Cool Jp, but I was actually asking what "bore it 1 over" meant, is it 10 thousandths?

[Hermes]

Sorry, 1 over = 1mm over standard bore size.

Stock M10s are 89mm bore size. The pistons I ordered are 90mm diameter

*my engine will be "bored and stroked"

-bored = block machined to a larger piston diameter than stock

-stroked = crankshaft turns on a larger radius than stock

[Johnmadd]

Gotcha.

[alexandre]

17606

The polar vortex killed my driver side corner. Anyone have a spare? Condition doesn't really matter as long as it's half decent.

PS: Car was washed 2 days ago. The joys of this province. :rofl

[das boots]

17606

The polar vortex killed my driver side corner. Anyone have a spare? Condition doesn't really matter as long as it's half decent.

PS: Car was washed 2 days ago. The joys of this province. :rofl

Are those DEPO's or OE?

[alexandre]

Are those DEPO's or OE?

OE. Can do with DEPO if someone has a spare that they don't mind passing along.

[das boots]

I got DEPOs. Shipping is the killer. Specially to Montreal from Lo-So Cal. Might as well get new OEs from Turners. That's where I got my OEs.

[az3579]

See the post with weather (11692) and look at next Tue. ~~~

LMAO

[alexandre]

I got DEPOs. Shipping is the killer. Specially to Montreal from Lo-So Cal. Might as well get new OEs from Turners. That's where I got my OEs.

Yeah I contacted Morristown which does pull up the part number. Hopefully they can source them (I hear it's a special order from Germany sometimes).

[Imola.ZHP]

Headed into work at midnight, planning to do an interior detail tonight and wash on Friday morning after I get off at 8am. Hopefully the weather will cooperate Friday morning.

Also, been researching possibly getting a new stable-mate, my better half's 2007 CR-V is needing some work, at 116k it still has original shocks and brakes and the positive battery cable/harness has corroded through, I have it rigged for now, at 120k it will will be due for oil, brake fluid flush and power steering fluid flush. All of that is estimated at about $1k give or take in just parts, I can do the labor. The 2015 CRV Touring has been catching our eyes. Touring comes with a crazy amount of safety tech not to mention the 2015 refresh was completely re-engineered up front to vastly improve the small overlap test. We've located 4, 3 white diamonds and one steel grey, I'd like to go ahead and get if over with but the better half wants to wait a few more months. I'm not sure that the things that need done can wait much longer.

http://images.cars.com/supersized/DMI/13186/FL024256/01.jpg

We would love to get a BMW SAV, but dollar for dollar its hard to beat the CRV, it may not be fast or as dynamic as a BMW SAV, but it should definitely be another 8, give or take, years of worry free driving. We love our 1-owner 2007 EX-L Nav; fluids, filters, tires, one battery and wiper blades are all its ever needed, it was the first year model for the 3rd generation and has never had any major problems, just a few nit-picky issues back when it was under warranty. After recently getting the only minor fender bender it has ever been in, not at fault, fixed at what was supposed to be the most reputable shop in town we have started to grow less fond of the vehicle. They did a decent job, but its not perfect and we've taken it back 3 times now. Its good enough to be passed on to another owner that probably won't care as much. This plus the impending maintenance cost has led us to look for something else. Here is our '07.

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[az3579]

We would love to get a BMW SAV, but dollar for dollar its hard to beat the CRV, it may not be fast or as dynamic as a BMW SAV, but it should definitely be another 8, give or take, years of worry free driving. We love our 1-owner 2007 EX-L Nav; fluids, filters, tires, one battery and wiper blades are all its ever needed, it was the first year model for the 3rd generation and has never had any major problems, just a few nit-picky issues back when it was under warranty.

A Honda is always a smarter choice than a BMW, even if it isn't as much fun. :)
Hope you guys enjoy the new one - whenever you get it. lol

[johnrando]

Ouch Alex.

Very nice JP. Looking forward to how that turns out.

[Sockethead]

If you're looking for reliable, the last thing you want is an X3. Go for the honda!
BTW if you need front rotors for the 2007, Kristen has a set in our garage that she really wants to get rid of...

[cakM3]

If you're looking for reliable, the last thing you want is an X3. Go for the honda!
BTW if you need front rotors for the 2007, Kristen has a set in our garage that she really wants to get rid of...

Truth.... I have a friend who have had nothing but issues with her X3. In fact she ended up trading it in and got talked into getting a newer one. She is now having issues with her newer X3 :facepalm Seeing her go thru this only convinced me to never consider getting an X3....

[slater]

17606

The polar vortex killed my driver side corner. Anyone have a spare? Condition doesn't really matter as long as it's half decent.

PS: Car was washed 2 days ago. The joys of this province. :rofl

ack, alex! is your fender OK? looks damaged in the pic...

peter

[cakM3]

I did not play into some Douchebag's hands as he was trying to race me and my ZHP from stop light to stop light. Once I caught on he was being a douche trying to street race, I turned off on the next intersection stopping his non-sense.


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[danewilson77]

I did not play into some Douchebag's hands as he was trying to race me and my ZHP from stop light to stop light. Once I caught on he was being a douche trying to street race, I turned off at the next senior citizens center, stopping his non-sense.


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Fixed.


"No flamesuit required"

[Vas]

Mhahaha.

[danewilson77]

Lol....good on ya Chuck. I get more annoyed than anything.

"No flamesuit required"

[cakM3]

Lol....good on ya Chuck. I get more annoyed than anything.

"No flamesuit required"

Same here Dane. Sad part is that I bet that guy thinks he beat me….what a loser….


All I was thinking at that point was if there were lots of twisties….I would completely obliterate him…..but it was much better that I took the course of action I did :thumbsup

[cakM3]

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Fixed.


"No flamesuit required"

Nice Dane!

[Johnmadd]

Sad part is that I bet that guy thinks he beat me….what a loser….


Haha, I get that a lot too. It actually gives me a good feeling knowing they wanted to race me because I have a car that "looks fast"/ "is a BMW". It's even funnier when you let them get ahead and then burn them and grandma shift from the next light without ever looking at them.

[squashman702]

Put in my aFe Stage 1 intake today, sounds much more gooder. Decided that 37* was warm enough to drive halfway home with the radio off and the window down so I could listen to all the new noise.

[JupiterBMW]

Wow, lots of hate for the X3... That is unfortunate! Admittedly, the first gen X3 is perhaps one of the worst vehicles BMW made, but 2012+ F25 X3 is a great vehicle. Ours was trouble free while we had it. On the flip side, a Honda is definitely a wiser financial decision.

But let me ask you... Are you a car enthusiast or not?! :biggrin

[rguti153]

Enthusiast n for that reason I don't hear the end of it with my family .lol

[az3579]

Fixed.


"No flamesuit required"

LMAO
Nice catch, DW. :thumbsup


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[danewilson77]

LMAO
Nice catch, DW. :thumbsup


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I try to keep my head on a swivel when Charlie's posting up.

"No flamesuit required"

[az3579]

I try to keep my head on a swivel when Charlie's posting up.

"No flamesuit required"

Forget bobblehead DW, we have swivelhead DW instead. :thumbsup


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[slater]

Put in my aFe Stage 1 intake today, sounds much more gooder. Decided that 37* was warm enough to drive halfway home with the radio off and the window down so I could listen to all the new noise.

awesome. it DOES sound good. i kinda chuckle a little bit every time i get into the throttle, especially higher in the rev range, because it just sounds so good.

peter

[fredo]

Replaced on the e90:
Trunk lift cylinders
Windshield washer pump
Angel eye (passenger side)

Edit : went to the body shop for above repairs. They charged $50. The angel eye and washer pump require to remove the front tire and the inner part.

[NoVAphotog]

It's all about using warm water in the buckets, made a huge difference...

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[NoVAphotog]

Mmmm

Such a good feeling... Even if it's short lived. :(

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[BADCLOWN]

i use warm water as well when washing, even during the summer. she shined up real well. the light hits red so well

[NoVAphotog]

i use warm water as well when washing, even during the summer. she shined up real well. the light hits red so well
Thanks, and yeah, definitely going to be doing that from now on. Helps to loosen dirt/salt as well.

[Rovert]

Hot water FTW!!

[BADCLOWN]

what wheel cleaners do you guys use? id say probably my LEAST favorite thing is cleaning the ZHP wheels. i currently just use soapy water and a small sponge pad used for bug removal normally to clean the wheels/inbetween the spokes but it always leaves a layer of dirt/brake dust on the barrel in places you can't stick your hand.

products you use for cleaning/brushes/etc?

[TheFinanceGuy]

Charlie and BP turned me on to the BMW wheel cleaner. Works pretty good. The spray bottle sucks though.
Otherwise, I use sonax wheel cleaner. Pricey, but works well.


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[squashman702]

Scooped up a set of AC Schnitzer Type III's today in 19x8.5, ET43 flavor. Not sure if I'm going to keep them and try to run as meaty square setup as I can, or sell.

[NoVAphotog]

what wheel cleaners do you guys use? id say probably my LEAST favorite thing is cleaning the ZHP wheels. i currently just use soapy water and a small sponge pad used for bug removal normally to clean the wheels/inbetween the spokes but it always leaves a layer of dirt/brake dust on the barrel in places you can't stick your hand.

products you use for cleaning/brushes/etc?

I use Sonax and BMW wheel cleaner interchangeably...if I'm stopping by the dealer for parts i'll pick some BMW cleaner up or if I'm on amazon and need to tack something on or use cash back rewards from the CC, I'll pick up Sonax. They are both just as good IMHO.

[Johnmadd]

what wheel cleaners do you guys use? id say probably my LEAST favorite thing is cleaning the ZHP wheels. i currently just use soapy water and a small sponge pad used for bug removal normally to clean the wheels/inbetween the spokes but it always leaves a layer of dirt/brake dust on the barrel in places you can't stick your hand.

products you use for cleaning/brushes/etc?

I use eagle1 all wheel and tire cleaner.

[cakM3]

what wheel cleaners do you guys use? id say probably my LEAST favorite thing is cleaning the ZHP wheels. i currently just use soapy water and a small sponge pad used for bug removal normally to clean the wheels/inbetween the spokes but it always leaves a layer of dirt/brake dust on the barrel in places you can't stick your hand.

products you use for cleaning/brushes/etc?

BMW wheel cleaner and old microfiber cloths is all I need to use for my cars….

[ELCID86]

Charlie and BP turned me on to the BMW wheel cleaner. Works pretty good. The spray bottle sucks though.
Otherwise, I use sonax wheel cleaner. Pricey, but works well.


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Save the Sonax bottle to use with the BMW cleaner. It does suck as BP has told many of us--spot on.

[cakM3]

agreed….the BMW Wheel cleaner bottle is a hit or miss but mostly miss regarding being able to apply the product adequately. The product itself is awesome though. Just as good as the Sonax wheel cleaner but close to half the price :thumbsup As Shawn said….just reuse the Sonax bottle when refilling it with the BMW wheel cleaner product ;)

[Johal E32]

Whew, productive day on the little 3'er (e30)

Drained the coolant from the block, rotated the tires, Iron-x'd the wheels because they were caked in brake dust and I am fairly certain the Sonax wouldn't have done it.. Then I changed the thermostat and bled the system.

Oh, also put fresh fluid in the p/s system after I changed it twice to get the old dirty fluid out..

[OtterEffect]

Routine wash :)

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[ELCID86]

Routine wash :)




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No picture of the LEOs? :-)

[OtterEffect]

No picture of the LEOs? :-)

LEOs?


Ate the potato! Bought and iPhone 6 :)

[ELCID86]

LEOs?


Ate the potato! Bought and iPhone 6 :)
Law Enforcement Officers (aka Po Po)

[OtterEffect]

Law Enforcement Officers (aka Po Po)

Ah! Thankfully they weren't called this time around. Maybe next tim. You never know when you have neighbors like mine.


Ate the potato! Bought and iPhone 6 :)