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

[Pip]

Replaced the front badges on the girls truck today.

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[danewilson77]

Nice Pip.

"No flamesuit required"

[Jconlin16]

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?

P21S wheel cleaner and two wheel cleaning brushes. I bought them from detailed image. Definitely recommend buying the brushes at least.

[OtterEffect]

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?


P21S wheel cleaner and two wheel cleaning brushes. I bought them from detailed image. Definitely recommend buying the brushes at least.

I use AmmoNYC Plum Wheel Cleaner paired with a Wheel Woolie brush! Very satisfied.

[johnrando]

CCV. What a PITA. Thanks to Wyatt for lending some advice over text, and HUGE props to William for coming by to help, he saved the day.

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

[Pip]

Nice Pip.

"No flamesuit required"
Much needed TLC. It was pitted and gross. Still need to take care of her paint but my focus has been getting my car back on the road. Either way its nice to see small details making a huge difference.

[Pip]

CCV. What a PITA. Thanks to Wyatt for lending some advice over text, and HUGE props to William for coming by to help, he saved the day.

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Some more details here.
http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?4241-Jet-Black-ZHP-quot-Mini-quot-Mod-A-Palooza
Glad you had help come and save the day. I'm sure you would have figured it out but its always nice to have a garage partner. Ness is truly a loved ZHP.

[Johal E32]

CCV. What a PITA. Thanks to Wyatt for lending some advice over text, and HUGE props to William for coming by to help, he saved the day.

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

Tell me about it! Pulling the manifold on an E46 for the first time is not easy, I think going back together was just as hard for me

[wertyu78]

CCV. What a PITA. Thanks to Wyatt for lending some advice over text, and HUGE props to William for coming by to help, he saved the day.

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


I really wish I could have made it out today. Glad you're all sorted out now. Keep us posted.

[Pip]

Anyone know why I would need a smog even though I had a smog check last year? Car did fail and then I retested so maybe that is why? Either way I think it is BS and another shit move by the state of CA.

[derbo]

Anyone know why I would need a smog even though I had a smog check last year? Car did fail and then I retested so maybe that is why? Either way I think it is BS and another shit move by the state of CA.

What was the reason for the smog? Transfer of title?

Biennial smogs are tied to the cars registration date and the transfer of title smog does not count if it is after 90days since last smog.


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[az3579]

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

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Washing with warm water doesn't help the fact that the car still needs to get dried... Cold, wet microfibers FTL! This is why I don't wash my car in the winter. :(


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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I actually use a sprayer bottle from Home Depot. One of those 32 oz ones will swallow two BMW bottles whole. The sprayer is also adjustable!


Routine wash :)

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CCV. What a PITA. Thanks to Wyatt for lending some advice over text, and HUGE props to William for coming by to help, he saved the day.

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

Interesting that you took the manifold off. I didn't have to when I did my CCV...


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[cakM3]

CCV. What a PITA. Thanks to Wyatt for lending some advice over text, and HUGE props to William for coming by to help, he saved the day.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/24/5cbc905a957bbdd85a08cbbba769e0a1.jpg

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

John, I'm impressed that you went the extra mile and took out everything to change out the CCV! At least you got to take a look at everything that you normally never get to see. Well done on the CCV by the way.

On another note, I performed surgery on Patrick's ZHP headlight assembly and restored full factory lighting. It's sort of like an eye doctor doing a cornea implant on a patient. Patrick will now be able to see clearly at night while driving :thumbsup

[johnrando]

Thanks all! You don't have to take the manifold off but William suggested it to help look for oil leaks and to see if there was any around from the bad CCV, and there was a LOT! Plus, in the end it did make it easier for the CCV but I had already started to put it back in before he got there. It sure made it easier to put the cold weather stuff on the CCV - not a bad idea to have it just in case I go to the mountains in Ness.

[Pip]

What was the reason for the smog? Transfer of title?

Biennial smogs are tied to the cars registration date and the transfer of title smog does not count if it is after 90days since last smog.


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There you go. Guess that sums it up and I just have to suck it up. Getting tired of seeing the smog station Lol. Maybe I'll get custom plates since I have to do it again. That'll at least make the process fun.

[danewilson77]

Washing with warm water doesn't help the fact that the car still needs to get dried... Cold, wet microfibers FTL! This is why I don't wash my car in the winter. :(



I actually use a sprayer bottle from Home Depot. One of those 32 oz ones will swallow two BMW bottles whole. The sprayer is also adjustable!



:drool



Interesting that you took the manifold off. I didn't have to when I did my CCV...


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I'm going to hold out for this prior to all of that work.

http://germanautosolutions.com/bmw_solutions/ccv_products/m54_gas_ccv/product_m54_ccv.php

"No flamesuit required"

[cakM3]

I'm going to hold out for this prior to all of that work.

http://germanautosolutions.com/bmw_solutions/ccv_products/m54_gas_ccv/product_m54_ccv.php

"No flamesuit required"

This is interesting.....waiting to see how this goes...

[ELCID86]

This is interesting.....waiting to see how this goes...

+1


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[LivesNearCostco]

That's on my to-do list. Not because of the CCV (which I replaced some months ago without pulling the manifold) but because I want to replace the water pipe. Pulling the intake manifold looks intimidating!

I really wish I could have made it out today. Glad you're all sorted out now. Keep us posted.

[az3579]

I'm going to hold out for this prior to all of that work.

http://germanautosolutions.com/bmw_solutions/ccv_products/m54_gas_ccv/product_m54_ccv.php

"No flamesuit required"

This has been in that status for a very long time. I wouldn't hold my breath.


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[johnrando]

That's on my to-do list. Not because of the CCV (which I replaced some months ago without pulling the manifold) but because I want to replace the water pipe. Pulling the intake manifold looks intimidating!

It really wasn't bad. i'd read all the horror stories about pulling the intake manifold and William and I came away scratching our heads wondering what the issues were.

[wsmeyer]

This has been in that status for a very long time. I wouldn't hold my breath.

+1

Don't hold your breath. We've discussed it before, first mention I could quickly find was 2 years ago:

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?8615-Yellow-brown-goop-on-oil-cap&p=240087#post240087

[squashman702]

Changed out both front wheel bearings and an idler pulley. Bearings looked and felt good when I pulled them, but at just shy of 136k with factory units, I figure this can fall under PM at this point.

[Johnmadd]

Installed DDM 5000k 55 watt hid kit in the e30 low beams... all I can say is wow!

[rguti153]

Sweet

[cakM3]

Installed DDM 5000k 55 watt hid kit in the e30 low beams... all I can say is wow!

Yep...55W HID will do that for you :)


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[Johnmadd]

Yep...55W HID will do that for you :)


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Its soooooo good.

[alexandre]

I too had my CCV replaced today after it froze up twice in 2 weeks almost blowing up my valve cover. The guy was a pro and took 4 hours to do the job, while pulling the manifold. What a garbage system; I cut it up at the junction of the two circle pieces - mayo everywhere. What a difference in crankcase pressure and exhaust no longer smells like 0W40. I'm seeing significantly improved MPG as well.

Old CCV was stamped 2006 - not sure how it lasted so long in the winters we have here. PO claimed it had been done in 2011 :facepalm

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[ELCID86]

A lot of CVV action going on.

[das boots]

Installed DDM 5000k 55 watt hid kit in the e30 low beams... all I can say is wow!

Kindly provide information on how to acquire this kit.

[Johal E32]

Kindly provide information on how to acquire this kit.

http://www.ddmtuning.com/Product-Categories/HID-Kits-and-Components/DDM-HID-Kits

[Vas]

A lot of CVV action going on.
I think I'm next with it.

[johnrando]

Wow Alex. 4 hours? Fast. Bummer about the PO. Vas, I updated my thread with the info you were looking for.

[UdubBadger]

washed her up and tucked her in the garage... not sure next time she'll see the road.

[johnrando]

Gnite M.

[Johnmadd]

Kindly provide information on how to acquire this kit.


http://www.ddmtuning.com/Product-Categories/HID-Kits-and-Components/DDM-HID-Kits

That's it. Very simple plug and play setup, took about 10 minutes.

[ELCID86]

That's it. Very simple plug and play setup, took about 10 minutes.

I've had these open in a tab on my browser for a while. Any suggestions on a kit for HID upgrade to ZHP fogs (to match bi-xenons)?

[Johnmadd]

I've had these open in a tab on my browser for a while. Any suggestions on a kit for HID upgrade to ZHP fogs (to match bi-xenons)?

I would go with 35 watt 5000k.

[cakM3]

I would go with 35 watt 5000k.

John, good kit! I went with this kit but at 35W for my fogs. 3 years and no issues yet :thumbsup


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[ELCID86]

I would go with 35 watt 5000k.


John, good kit! I went with this kit but at 35W for my fogs. 3 years and no issues yet :thumbsup


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Thanks guys! I have them in my car, but Colin "needs" them!

Bulb type?

[stephenkirsh]

Are these an easy plug and play on the fogs? Do they need lens changes? I'm thinking about updating my fog lights since I use them 3-5 days a week now.

[danewilson77]

Put the new plates on.

"No flamesuit required"

[LivesNearCostco]

OK good to know. I have the new intake manifold gasket sitting in a bag in the garage along with new water pipe and heater intake pipe. Just need to set aside a weekend day for it.

It really wasn't bad. i'd read all the horror stories about pulling the intake manifold and William and I came away scratching our heads wondering what the issues were.

[Johnmadd]

Thanks guys! I have them in my car, but Colin "needs" them!

Bulb type?

I believe it 9005/9006, they are the same for both, it doesn't have a notch in the new plug to differentiate the two.

[Johnmadd]

Are these an easy plug and play on the fogs? Do they need lens changes? I'm thinking about updating my fog lights since I use them 3-5 days a week now.

Whatever bulb is in there you put that as the kit you want, it's plug and play from there.

[ELCID86]

Whatever bulb is in there you put that as the kit you want, it's plug and play from there.

Thanks John. So no of the other options are needed on the DDM website?


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[Johnmadd]

Thanks John. So no of the other options are needed on the DDM website?


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Just what temperature /color bulb ýou want.

[cakM3]

Thanks guys! I have them in my car, but Colin "needs" them!

Bulb type?

Shawn,

For fogs you need the 9006 bulbs. DDM Tuning have them to sell. I'm assuming this is what you're asking for but if that's the case then go with the 35W kit. If you're retrofitting 55W for the main headlights then you will need D2S bulbs. The bulbs DDM Tuning sell are not the same quality as the OSRAM D2S bulbs but based on pricing they are fairly good bulbs. I have had them on my ZHP over 3 years now and I'm currently running 6000k bulbs (D2S and 9006) with no issues in light output :thumbsup

[ELCID86]

Shawn,

For fogs you need the 9006 bulbs. DDM Tuning have them to sell. I'm assuming this is what you're asking for but if that's the case then go with the 35W kit. If you're retrofitting 55W for the main headlights then you will need D2S bulbs. The bulbs DDM Tuning sell are not the same quality as the OSRAM D2S bulbs but based on pricing they are fairly good bulbs. I have had them on my ZHP over 3 years now and I'm currently running 6000k bulbs (D2S and 9006) with no issues in light output :thumbsup

Thanks. That is exactly what I was asking. So you like the 6000k bulb over the 5000k as far as color? John recommended 5k--maybe there is not too much difference. And we don't need any of the other options like mounting bracket, harness, error eliminator or adapter cables, correct?

http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/DDM-HID-Kit-Slim-Ballast-35W-or-55W

[Rovert]

So far the higher the temp, the bluer/purple the light becomes.

I've found from my experience in multiple HID bulbs in reflector units that color is higher temp looking than in a project which controls the light.

It seems like my 6000K 9006 fogs in OEM reflectors is much more blue/purple than my 6000K in headlight projectors.

I have 4300K in reflectors in the family minivan which is just as white/blue as my 6000K in projectors.

Maybe HID bulb quality is a factor here. Not sure. Both 35 watt HID kits I bought are from DDM tuning and the D2S bulbs I use in my headlights are Philips Ultinon and OSRAM Xenarc's.

[ELCID86]

So far the higher the temp, the bluer/purple the light becomes.

I've found from my experience in multiple HID bulbs in reflector units that color is higher temp looking than in a project which controls the light.

It seems like my 6000K 9006 fogs in OEM reflectors is much more blue/purple than my 6000K in headlight projectors.

I have 4300K in reflectors in the family minivan which is just as white/blue as my 6000K in projectors.

Maybe HID bulb quality is a factor here. Not sure. Both 35 watt HID kits I bought are from DDM tuning and the D2S bulbs I use in my headlights are Philips Ultinon and OSRAM Xenarc's.

So what color/temp bulb do you recommend for the fogs to be close to the headlights Trevor?

[Rovert]

I've got 5000K in my projector headlights right now. If I ever need to change bulbs in my HID fogs, I'd put 4300K in them as they cast a blue/white color onto the ground through the reflectors.

[UdubBadger]

4300 is a nice tone. 6000 on some bulbs gets purplish


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[ELCID86]

^ thanks gents. I suppose one could push it up to 4500 or 5k if he chose.

[danewilson77]

^ thanks gents. I suppose one could push it up to 4500 or 5k if he chose.

Yes.

[Vas]

Bought her a bmw waterpump

[Jconlin16]

Changed the oil, added the G.A.S. Coolant cap, put in the BMW performance intake and then washed her!

[danewilson77]

Bought her a bmw waterpump


Changed the oil, added the G.A.S. Coolant cap, put in the BMW performance intake and then washed her!
Great work fellas.

"No flamesuit required"

[johnrando]

+1

[BADCLOWN]

For the ddm 35w 9006 5000k kit, do you need any modification to the fog itself, how does the 5000k compare to the OE light putput on our cars? Would like it to match.

Do you also need to purchase mounting brackets, HID harness, error eliminators, adapter cables?

[cakM3]

For the ddm 35w 9006 5000k kit, do you need any modification to the fog itself, how does the 5000k compare to the OE light putput on our cars? Would like it to match.

Do you also need to purchase mounting brackets, HID harness, error eliminators, adapter cables?

I'm running the DDM slim ballast 35W 9006 6000k HID kits for both my BMWs.

There are no modifications necessary to install the 9006 HID bulbs into the fogs. The 5000k bulbs are more white than the OE (4300k) bulbs. More of a whitish-yellow color but more on the white side.

No need to purchase error eliminators for fogs. I don't have them. No mounting brackets either. 3M double sided tape is all I used. I did route a seperate wiring harness for my fogs however. I recommend doing this :thumbsup


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[BADCLOWN]

if the 5000 or 6000k bulbs are brighter than OE, what bulbs would you recommend as a replacement for the headlights?



i have NEVER dealt with lights before on any of my vehicles hence the new guy questions, so my apologies.

[cakM3]

if the 5000 or 6000k bulbs are brighter than OE, what bulbs would you recommend as a replacement for the headlights?

depends on what you're after. If it's for form and function then go with the 6000k bulbs. They are whitish-blue but not too blue...more on the white side. The 5000k bulbs are on the opposite side being more white but on the yellow side... the 5000k will provide more light output (distance) than the 6000k. Either should look okay. Right now I'm on the 6000k side.

[BADCLOWN]

ill hit you up via PM so as to not clutter this up

[ELCID86]

ill hit you up via PM so as to not clutter this up

I think we need a lighting color/upgrade thread (if we don't). I'm interested in the discussion.

[cakM3]

ill hit you up via PM so as to not clutter this up

Responded :thumbsup Let me know if you have any other questions :)


I think we need a lighting color/upgrade thread (if we don't). I'm interested in the discussion.

Shawn, we can talk about this tomorrow evening while we are all at dinner :thumbsup :)

[NoVAphotog]

Shawn, we can talk about this tomorrow evening while we are all at dinner :thumbsup :)

:thumbsup

I like the sound of projector fogs...what did BP do on Wobz? I seem to remember X5 fogs from bfest?

[ELCID86]

Responded :thumbsup Let me know if you have any other questions :)



Shawn, we can talk about this tomorrow evening while we are all at dinner :thumbsup :)

OK, I'm sure my wife will love that!

[ELCID86]

:thumbsup

I like the sound of projector fogs...what did BP do on Wobz? I seem to remember X5 fogs from bfest?

But I thought he recommended not.

[cakM3]

OK, I'm sure my wife will love that!

We can also talk about the snow in New England...:p


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[cakM3]

But I thought he recommended not.

BP got Stuart to help him retrofit X5 LED fogs on his car.


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[3ZHP]

Went to the Coffee County Clerk's to renew my plates. Walked in and directly up to the counter, handed the guy my renewal, he said $60.00 and by the time I got done writing the check, I was done and on my way. I'm really liking the south!


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[fredo]

That's good, Guy. And I like the County name ! Coffee ...

[Hermes]

Thank you ZF

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[stephenkirsh]

Damn that's clean. What is it? What car is it for?

[Hermes]

Rebuit 5HP24 w/warranty from ZF, for my brother's 01 740i M-Sport

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[slater]

Went to the Coffee County Clerk's to renew my plates. Walked in and directly up to the counter, handed the guy my renewal, he said $60.00 and by the time I got done writing the check, I was done and on my way. I'm really liking the south!


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nice, guy. that's like here - any trip to the MTO (Ministry of Transportation of Ontario) to renew plates, license, heck even get new plates... 90% of the time i walk in, there is no line. love it.

peter

[ELCID86]

Rebuit 5HP24 w/warranty from ZF, for my brother's 01 740i M-Sport


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[Fenrir]

Got a new garage to store my E21 in so I don't have to part it out or sell it. Gonna strip her out and start working on it in my free time again. Hopefully in a bit my ZHP will have a lil 320i stablemate.

[johnrando]

Nice Ben! As for Ness, passed SMOG today. First time failed and the guy said code indicates thermostat/running cold. So I changed the thermostat (the later the CCV), and went in for a re-SMOG. I was a little nervous because I didn't REALLY know if changing the thermostat would fix it so I was relieved when it passed.

[Imola.ZHP]

Late responses here guys, my bad, spent the weekend working on the future mother in-laws house, it never seems to end.


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

The itch has passed, we haven't even driven one yet but started noticing things missing and different from our 2007. We have this sturdy shelf in the back cargo area about 12" up from the floor, it nearly doubles the cargo capacity, shorter things under it, taller things on top. They removed this from the 4th gen but have added a retractable vinyl cover to conceal your cargo. Um, thats what tint is for, give us the shelf back! Additionally, ours has an extra "glovebox" I guess you could call it a split glovebox, thats gone and for no apparent reason, there is most likely just dead space behind the dash where they could have put one. Not so important, but the rear seats no longer tilt or slide to adjust because they added handles in the trunk that will auto-fold the rear seats, we don't really need that. Lastly, our EX-L Nav has a low console between the front seats, and seat-mounted arm rests. We have two Chihuahua's and what we do is build them somewhat of a pillow "bridge" from the front of the car to the back. The 2015 has a huge/tall center console with a padded armrest on top, this just wouldn't work as well with our pups. Perhaps we can look at a BMW SAV in a few more years, or wait an check out the 5th gen CRV due out either mid 2016 or mid 2017; maybe we'll be better off financially in a few years (one can only hope).


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...

How do they look? I've been given the thumbs up to do the ~$1k of maintenance on the current CRV.


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....

Sorry to hear that, I have two friends with first gen x3's that have had hardly any trouble out of them. Our local dealer has tried to take advantage of my sister a few times, wanting to charge her something like $120 to replace the cabin air filter while she had it in there (with a coupon) to have the brake fluid flushed. Shady. I hope that is not what is actually happening with your friend. Luckily she called me and asked "What does a cabin filter have to do with brake fluid?" Haha, apparently the service advisor turned red in the face at that point and got pissed.


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

I am, the better half, not so much, I found a first year 2nd gen x3 28i (When it was still the naturally aspirated I6, asking $34k, had 30k on it, and nearly no options). The 2015 CRV Touring ($33,650, most people are paying $31,500) has every option available on the X3 (projectors instead of HIDs though, but this x3 had halogens and of course a 4cyl vs I6), plus a host of safety features that the x3 doesn't have. I know its apples to oranges, but at this point in our life it doesn't make sense to pay more for less. We'll see what is available for comparison in a year or two, perhaps it will make more sense then and/or we'll be in a better financial situation.
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Finally drove mine yesterday for the first time since last Friday, missed her. I had planned to wash her at work last night, but the better half showed up with dinner and a hissing front tire on the CRV, must have just picked up a nail bringing me dinner. That kept me busy for the rest of my shift.

[UdubBadger]

RDX?


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[Sockethead]

How do they look? I've been given the thumbs up to do the ~$1k of maintenance on the current CRV.

The rotors are brand new in the box Kpro was a Honda parts manager for 11 years I imagine she picked them up somewhere along the line.. I'm sure she'd sell them for dirt cheap. I'm sick of looking at them taking up precious shelf space in our tiny garage...

[Hermes]

Tell us more!

What would you like to know? It came from Dose Transmission here in SD. Steve is a ZF licensed rebuilder


Got a new garage to store my E21 in so I don't have to part it out or sell it. Gonna strip her out and start working on it in my free time again. Hopefully in a bit my ZHP will have a lil 320i stablemate.

What are your plans for it/do you need anything? I have lots of E21 stuff

[Fenrir]

What are your plans for it/do you need anything? I have lots of E21 stuff

Right now the plan is just to clean about a year of New Mexico dust out of it and pull the seats and carpet. The engine is good condition. I just need to rebuild the fuel injection system with new lines and injectors. Then go from there. I will definitely be bugging yourself and the legion for advice and help. Did you post of build thread of one of your cars a long time ago?

[Hermes]

Right now the plan is just to clean about a year of New Mexico dust out of it and pull the seats and carpet. The engine is good condition. I just need to rebuild the fuel injection system with new lines and injectors. Then go from there. I will definitely be bugging yourself and the legion for advice and help. Did you post of build thread of one of your cars a long time ago?

Nice. I did post a thread but it hasn't been updated in a while. Right now I'm gathering parts to build a new engine because I'm tired of the 1.8 K-Jet setup. My base will be an E30 M10, but will be bored/stroked to 2L and higher compression pistons, and running Volvo fuel injection from a 740GLE.

Do you have a 2.0 or 1.8? If you have a 1.8 I may have some parts you want once I take my engine out

[Fenrir]

Nice. I did post a thread but it hasn't been updated in a while. Right now I'm gathering parts to build a new engine because I'm tired of the 1.8 K-Jet setup. My base will be an E30 M10, but will be bored/stroked to 2L and higher compression pistons, and running Volvo fuel injection from a 740GLE.

Do you have a 2.0 or 1.8? If you have a 1.8 I may have some parts you want once I take my engine out
I have the 1.8 and that'd be awesome :D. And now that I know it's you lol, it's nice to talk to the guy whose build thread inspired me to save this E21 all those years ago :). I followed your thread religiously. Never thought I'd meet the guy who started it :).

[Imola.ZHP]

RDX?


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I started to look at the RDX too but realized it was due for a face-lift, sure enough, it will be revealed at the Chicago Auto Show too. So its a possibility, its supposed to get the LED headlamps that all the other Acura's have now and most likely will get all the safety tech from the CRV Touring, the v6 would be great compared to the CRV's I4.


The rotors are brand new in the box Kpro was a Honda parts manager for 11 years I imagine she picked them up somewhere along the line.. I'm sure she'd sell them for dirt cheap. I'm sick of looking at them taking up precious shelf space in our tiny garage...

I thought they were used, new is even better. For sure they are for a 2007 CRV? Not sure if they were different for different models, but this is an EX-L with Nav, knowing Honda, they are probably all the same. Shoot me a PM, shipping would be to 38103 (Memphis, TN). Thanks!!

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Of course a beautiful Memphis day would turn cloudy, windy and cold just as I head to work. I guess the car wash will have to wait another day. On the plus side, the tire shop did not charge a dime to fix two tires with nails in them, check the balance on two wheels and re-balance two wheels that someone put weights on the face of the wheels (idiots). Also nitrogen in all tires including the spare. We didn't buy the tires from them, but they mounted and balanced them for us. Crazy good service.

[UdubBadger]

I started to look at the RDX too but realized it was due for a face-lift, sure enough, it will be revealed at the Chicago Auto Show too. So its a possibility, its supposed to get the LED headlamps that all the other Acura's have now and most likely will get all the safety tech from the CRV Touring, the v6 would be great compared to the CRV's I4.


I think that SUV has the most bang for the buck now that they added the 3.5L V6 to it. Tbh I even liked the old turbo I-4 version too. It's also a touch larger than the cr-v now (even though it's the same vehicle essentially). Perfect size. Woulda likely gotten one if I wasn't getting a discount on the Honda or needed maximum cargo space for work.


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[danewilson77]

Before.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/29/9870b7d7f6a1ded7092c209a3d64f07e.jpg

After.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/29/89b9a46e9ed6b678c2d04f043ab2d344.jpg

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[squashman702]

Coby?

[danewilson77]

Si Amigo.

"No flamesuit required"

[squashman702]

Looks good, does the console come apart to install? First impressions?

[danewilson77]

Yes. The diy files at cobywheel.com are nice.

First impression is I love it.

"No flamesuit required"

[Imola.ZHP]

I think that SUV has the most bang for the buck now that they added the 3.5L V6 to it. Tbh I even liked the old turbo I-4 version too. It's also a touch larger than the cr-v now (even though it's the same vehicle essentially). Perfect size. Woulda likely gotten one if I wasn't getting a discount on the Honda or needed maximum cargo space for work.


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My sisters Mom (long story) has one and loves it, she had a Lexus RX prior and while it was nice, she said it was like driving a blender. Enjoy the Pilot, our room renter that will be leaving soon (not soon enough) bought one a few months back, he loves it. I'm excited to see the new Pilot, face lifted RDX and even the new Ridgeline though they haven't confirmed when they will reveal the Ridgeline yet. My guess is the next major auto show after Chicago. Some good friends of ours always go to the Chicago auto show and I went with them back in 2010, but this year they decided to go to Puerto Rico and were tagging along. Part of me wishes we were going to Chicago, lol.

[Johnmadd]

Nice Dane!

[BADCLOWN]

The fitment looks a little loose on the corner closest in the picture?


I got a wash/vacuum and beer in while doing the prior two this afternoon

[Vas]

Yeah Dane. It looks a bit different compared to mine.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/29/ad1bcd5a97225c9ba61a959aeba3b432.jpg

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/29/b853b7db006c49d4710ee269c35ad65f.jpg

[Hermes]

I have the 1.8 and that'd be awesome :D. And now that I know it's you lol, it's nice to talk to the guy whose build thread inspired me to save this E21 all those years ago :). I followed your thread religiously. Never thought I'd meet the guy who started it :).

No problem, I'll be glad to help. Do you have emissions testing where you live? I have a set of euro 1.8L 9.5:1 pistons if you're planning a rebuild anyways, my afm has less than 2k miles on it, and I have braided fuel lines from a VW that I won't need anymore after I build my new engine. I'll have to look and see if I have anything else interesting. I might have access to another front euro bumper, but I'm still waiting on confirmation for that

Edit: if you want some period correct, proper offset wheels I can get these 14x6 ATS' for $900

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/LJ-FS/null-6.jpg

[Fenrir]

No problem, I'll be glad to help. Do you have emissions testing where you live? I have a set of euro 1.8L 9.5:1 pistons if you're planning a rebuild anyways, my afm has less than 2k miles on it, and I have braided fuel lines from a VW that I won't need anymore after I build my new engine. I'll have to look and see if I have anything else interesting. I might have access to another front euro bumper, but I'm still waiting on confirmation for that

Edit: if you want some period correct, proper offset wheels I can get these 14x6 ATS' for $900

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/LJ-FS/null-6.jpg
I don't have emissions testing here thankfully lol. I am planning a rebuild in the future. My primary concern right now is assessment and triage of needed repairs and replacement as it's been a long time since I've had a wrench to it.

And those wheels look awesome! It's on the OE mesh wheels right now. Current plan is to refinish those when the time comes. My plan is to bring this back up to stock with a few mods and resto mods here and there. Then eventually make the ZHP a garaged car with the E21 as the daily.

[danewilson77]

The fitment looks a little loose on the corner closest in the picture?


I got a wash/vacuum and beer in while doing the prior two this afternoon


Yeah Dane. It looks a bit different compared to mine.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/29/ad1bcd5a97225c9ba61a959aeba3b432.jpg

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/29/b853b7db006c49d4710ee269c35ad65f.jpg

I knew I shouldn't have posted pictures yet or I should have indicated that I'll need to make adjustments. I see some small issues on yours VAS (small bubbles on the corners). I'm definetely impressed with your "L" area though. That's another area I'll need to finesse. No biggie though. I've never touted myself to have much finesse (an upholsterer) as a mechanic.

In other news, Sprint Booster is installed. Should be a fun drive in the morning.

[alexandre]

17819

Fixed my corner that blew up after a -10F sandblast with shipping tape, while the new one is on the way from Germany. A bit ghetto for a car that retailed for $50k.

[stephenkirsh]

Hey now. Mine was only $43k retail, sharing parts with the $32k 325 ;)

[UdubBadger]

E91 got some Apex love tonight.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/29/f81fbd2101b7e47db6a886fa9daecfab.jpg


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[Vas]

I knew I shouldn't have posted pictures yet or I should have indicated that I'll need to make adjustments. I see some small issues on yours VAS (small bubbles on the corners). I'm definetely impressed with your "L" area though. That's another area I'll need to finesse. No biggie though. I've never touted myself to have much finesse (an upholsterer) as a mechanic.

In other news, Sprint Booster is installed. Should be a fun drive in the morning.
Dane, I ended up going back at it and putting more effort into it. Looks much better then leather for sure.

I wasn't trying to say you did a bad job. Just takes patience and time to make it look perfect.

[danewilson77]

Yeah, I know. Very critical eyes here. I would trade the leather in on this leaving it the way it looks. But like you, I'll give it another shot. If your a mm off, it's not going to fit perfectly.

"No flamesuit required"

[az3579]

Hey now. Mine was only $43k retail, sharing parts with the $32k 325 ;)

He's referring to $50k CAD.


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[alexandre]

He's referring to $50k CAD.


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My sticker is $46! But the ZAM's were way more expensive here. 55-60 territory.

[Jconlin16]

E91 got some Apex love tonight.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/29/f81fbd2101b7e47db6a886fa9daecfab.jpg


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Looks great! :thumbsup

[UdubBadger]

thanks bud

[Hermes]

My sticker is $46! But the ZAM's were way more expensive here. 55-60 territory.

Yeah, but CAD-EUR / USD-EUR ten years ago would have made it the same

[Aamerh90]

17821

Just got an order for my weekend project from Detailed Image:

Does anyone have advice on these when detailing;
-Removing BMW emblems?
-Removing Coupe exterior door moulding (worth it or not)?
-Polishing around the badges?

[UdubBadger]

Qtips


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[stephenkirsh]

E91 got some Apex love tonight.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/29/f81fbd2101b7e47db6a886fa9daecfab.jpg


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Niiiice

[slater]

My sticker is $46! But the ZAM's were way more expensive here. 55-60 territory.

i had the invoice from my coupe, which is spec'd the same as my sedan - $63K CAD!

the S767A option up here was $7K! premium pkg was another $4K (my car has that as well).

peter

[slater]

E91 got some Apex love tonight.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/29/f81fbd2101b7e47db6a886fa9daecfab.jpg


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looks awesome, seth!!

is that a 6MT?

peter

[johnrando]

Love the way the covers look Dane. Let us know about how you like the SB.

Great looking wheels Seth!

[Pip]

17821

Just got an order for my weekend project from Detailed Image:

Does anyone have advice on these when detailing;
-Removing BMW emblems?
-Removing Coupe exterior door moulding (worth it or not)?
-Polishing around the badges?
I taped with painters and moved on. Not sure I would want to spend that kind of time removing the trim. Qtips or a microfiber should work for small places. I used my hands with microfiber for the door handle area which worked pretty good with M205/105.

[UdubBadger]

looks awesome, seth!!

is that a 6MT?

peter

Nah it's the wife's steptronic


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[danewilson77]

Love the way the covers look Dane. Let us know about how you like the SB.

Great looking wheels Seth!
SB is excellent. In my opinion, it's the way the car should have been setup from the factory. Zero fly by wire drag now. Driving it on Red (highest most responsive setting). Car responds immediately and completely different now. Feels brand new. :)

Great video here explaining it's use at time 00:40.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yrBpL45u-k

"No flamesuit required"

[Sockethead]

Dane, I installed SB Kpro gave me for Christmas. I agree... It's just like the sport button in our F30. The green setting seems to make the biggest change from stock with the red setting adding more.
Neat trick, on a strait road with no traffic, hold the throttle at about 1/8 with SB off then then turn on green, you'll feel an immediate surge and you'll see exactly how much it changes the stock throttle position.
I got this to install...
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/30/8e8c646a9fd4fa4ac205b5a233120931.jpg

[Hornung418]

Lol...spring booster.

[wsmeyer]

You could demo it that way and tell people it's nitrous

[Sockethead]

You could demo it that way and tell people it's nitrous

LOL yea... too bad it's not the neck snapping surge like Fast & Furious... so fake and funny


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDDfJh6CkS8

[danewilson77]

Lol...spring booster.
Before you wrecked your ZHP, did you have one Justin?

"No flamesuit required"

[BADCLOWN]

makes sense that if its just >< much off it won't fit right Dane, that stuff does look better than the leather though, i need to pick one up

[Vas]

makes sense that if its just >< much off it won't fit right Dane, that stuff does look better than the leather though, i need to pick one up

It is a very nice product. Plus the leather ends up cracking and fading over time. To replace it with another leather armrest, its very expensive for a new one. This Alcantara option is alot better IMO unless you do an armrest delete kit.

[BADCLOWN]

Great video explaining that Dane, i didnt know what exactly the SB did. I beT this coupled with a shark tune is really nice

[WOLFN8TR]

The Sprint Booster is the Shiz Nitz!! [emoji106]

[stephenkirsh]

It is a very nice product. Plus the leather ends up cracking and fading over time. To replace it with another leather armrest, its very expensive for a new one. This Alcantara option is alot better IMO unless you do an armrest delete kit.

Do they make it in beige? :(

[fredo]

ebay had covers for the armrest. They seem to be plastic, but I'm sure beige is available. Cheap fix for an old armrest.

[stephenkirsh]

Ebay plastic? Mines not that bad yet lol

[das boots]

Not ZHP related but still a BMW.

Just had my S.O.'s '03 530i once every two year Cali smog. And every time I have one of my horses smogged, it is always something new. As for beginning of 2015, all 2000 and above vehicles will not go through the smog like what we used to go through. Everything is computerized and wireless. My regular smog guy had to purchase a new machine at $5000 a pop. Smog all took just 5 min. All he had was this handheld computer that he plugs in to the BMW OBDII terminal. And 5 min later....all done. All results went straight to Sacramento. So fast I didn't even have a chance to take pics since I was waiting for the standard hookups with all them wires and running the car at different speeds. This is one machine that cannot be jerry-rigged for different results. Once plugged, technician does not have any control.

[Vas]

Do they make it in beige? :(

Coby wheel offers the armrest cover in either grey or black alcantara material. No leather option.

The grey matches the factory grey used on the steering wheel and boots. I went with black and red/blue stitching but you can also just do black stitching.

[johnrando]

Nice Rob!

[cakM3]

Before you wrecked your ZHP, did you have one Justin?

"No flamesuit required"

Ouch!!!

[TigerTater]

17835

Changed out my center console, cup holders, and coin tray for new ones I got in from the mini parts store! The ten years of abuse made my car feel cheap! The new ones make it seem like a new car inside!

[Vas]

Nice. Looks great


I got my zhp aligned today

[rguti153]

Yep makes a difference

[ryankokesh]

Threw in a new fuel filter this morning.

Takeaways:
1) you'll likely make up the time it takes to get it on jack stands rather than ramps.
2) get a respirator. Very glad I had one on hand
3) either clamp the passenger side rear hose or have the new filter ready to slap on. The others don't leak as much. A little pressure was left in the front, but not much. Could have released it at the Schroeder valve, but meh.


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[johnrando]

Thx for the tips

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[Johal E32]

Not ZHP related but still a BMW.

Just had my S.O.'s '03 530i once every two year Cali smog. And every time I have one of my horses smogged, it is always something new. As for beginning of 2015, all 2000 and above vehicles will not go through the smog like what we used to go through. Everything is computerized and wireless. My regular smog guy had to purchase a new machine at $5000 a pop. Smog all took just 5 min. All he had was this handheld computer that he plugs in to the BMW OBDII terminal. And 5 min later....all done. All results went straight to Sacramento. So fast I didn't even have a chance to take pics since I was waiting for the standard hookups with all them wires and running the car at different speeds. This is one machine that cannot be jerry-rigged for different results. Once plugged, technician does not have any control.

Yep! They started using this system I think back in late 2013 or so. So much nicer than the dyno and a lot faster!

[stephenkirsh]

I just had my car smogged in December. Still using the old method.

[Johal E32]

Come to think of it.. When I saw the shop use the obd2 plug in only method they said it was a test to see if they loose the dyno test for cars post 2000 or not. Maybe the start of 2015 they implemented it all over CA?

[danewilson77]

Mounted my button today. Easy to use and mount here. Looks good (imo) and is semi-permanent.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/02/e214111249456c5149fa4018bd3f3b4c.jpg



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[ryankokesh]

Mounted my button today. Easy to use and mount here. Looks good (imo) and is semi-permanent.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/02/e214111249456c5149fa4018bd3f3b4c.jpg



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Nice! How're you liking it? On my list of stuff to buy...

[Hermes]

Got a call from my sister... I think the fuel pump died on the red car. I'll check when I get home

[danewilson77]

Nice! How're you liking it? On my list of stuff to buy...
It's a great mod. The response lag being gone when I hit the gas is nice.

"No flamesuit required"

[johnrando]

It's a great mod. The response lag being gone when I hit the gas is nice.

"No flamesuit required"

Yeah baby, another convert!

[Hornung418]

Before you wrecked your ZHP, did you have one Justin?

"No flamesuit required"
Nope. I was merely commenting on the video narration. She was calling it a Spring Booster instead of Sprint Booster.

[danewilson77]

Nope. I was merely commenting on the video narration. She was calling it a Spring Booster instead of Sprint Booster.

Yes she did. Noticed how lame that was as well. :)

The friendliest forum on the planet.

[Yass_ZHP]

Looking to get Konis and the power pulleys from ECS today....

[danewilson77]

Looking to get Konis and the power pulleys from ECS today....

You won't be dissapoint.

The friendliest forum on the planet.

[fredo]

Took the e90 to San Antonio TX. Round trip is about 150 miles. Still drives great after 90,000 miles !

[Hermes]

Well, I changed the fuel pump in the red car and managed to get it started but I don't think that was the problem. I think it's time for CCV

[cakM3]

I'm currently working on getting a red G.A.S. radiator expansion tank cap even though all they have on their web site is black. I should get the word from them either on Wednesday or Thursday.


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[terraphantm]

Installed an E39 wiper stalk, wired and coded it so that the "S" button activates the headlamp washers. This way I can independently control when I need them instead of waiting 5 tries or whatever. Of course I've since discovered that my driver side headlamp washer is just leaking under the hood. Even the passenger side doesn't seem to be spraying as strongly as it should. That could just be because of the pressure loss on the driver side though

http://i.imgur.com/l31cpXk.jpg

[Pip]

Installed an E39 wiper stalk, wired and coded it so that the "S" button activates the headlamp washers. This way I can independently control when I need them instead of waiting 5 tries or whatever. Of course I've since discovered that my driver side headlamp washer is just leaking under the hood. Even the passenger side doesn't seem to be spraying as strongly as it should. That could just be because of the pressure loss on the driver side though

http://i.imgur.com/l31cpXk.jpg
Living in CA so not sure I'd ever use the mod but that is really cool.

[terraphantm]

Living in CA so not sure I'd ever use the mod but that is really cool.

Yeah it's mostly useful in places that see winter weather. They are a bit of a pain to deal with since the system is somewhat failure prone, but I still like having them.

[Hermes]

Pulling a 1cyl is much harder than you would think...

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[wertyu78]

Was running on 5 cylinders after work. Bosch coil failure on cyl 6, not even 40k miles on it!

New coil on the way.

[Johnmadd]

Pulling a 1cyl is much harder than you would think...

17873

17875

That's a privilege right there.

[stephenkirsh]

Isetta?!

[Hermes]

That's a privilege right there.

Maybe in some people's eyes, it was a trade off in my case. Pull 300, get my E21 fixed.


Isetta?!

Yup. There are lots of cool things down here ;)

[Whammy]

Mike@Coby Wheel should be receiving my wheel and boots to re-wrap. Excited to see the final product.

[slater]

Was running on 5 cylinders after work. Bosch coil failure on cyl 6, not even 40k miles on it!

New coil on the way.

sadly, bosch ignition components have taken a severe nose-dive in quality since the production was moved to china about 5-6 years ago.

peter

[wertyu78]

sadly, bosch ignition components have taken a severe nose-dive in quality since the production was moved to china about 5-6 years ago.

peter

I'm just outside of warranty, too. Bummer.


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[Sockethead]

I hate it when quality suffers just to make a product cheaper to satisfy the company shareholders.

[slater]

I hate it when quality suffers just to make a product cheaper to satisfy the company shareholders.

me too. they are just tarnishing their good name, and it will hurt them in the end.

peter

[terraphantm]

sadly, bosch ignition components have taken a severe nose-dive in quality since the production was moved to china about 5-6 years ago.

peter

I wonder if the Delphi coils are any better. They replaced the Bosch coils on newer BMWs

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CJFLOJU/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/187-8560608-1151516

[az3579]

Installed an E39 wiper stalk, wired and coded it so that the "S" button activates the headlamp washers. This way I can independently control when I need them instead of waiting 5 tries or whatever. Of course I've since discovered that my driver side headlamp washer is just leaking under the hood. Even the passenger side doesn't seem to be spraying as strongly as it should. That could just be because of the pressure loss on the driver side though

http://i.imgur.com/l31cpXk.jpg


Yeah it's mostly useful in places that see winter weather. They are a bit of a pain to deal with since the system is somewhat failure prone, but I still like having them.

As cool as that is, I couldn't wait to disable my washers via coding. So glad I did. I even installed the no-headlight-washer reservoir courtesy of Tony, and plugged the lines.

Damn washer stuff was always leaking...

[Whammy]

Damn Mike is quick!!! http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/duraznostj/E46/001_zpsc24fee2f.jpg

[stephenkirsh]

Dat stripe

[rguti153]

looks good

[johnrando]

+1

[ryankokesh]

Looks awesome!

Ran over to the dealer (Basney in South Bend) at lunch to pick up some really pretty commonplace parts. They literally had nothing in stock except for one nut. :facepalm

The guy was also confused/concerned that I knew where to find part numbers... :shifty

[stephenkirsh]

Why was he concerned you knew how to find part numbers?

[ryankokesh]

Why was he concerned you knew how to find part numbers?

Beats me. You'd think someone at a parts counter might be used to that. :dunno

[cakM3]

Today I sourced this from G.A.S. in red to go in my Imola ZHP :)

G.A.S. BMW 1.2 Bar Cooling System Cap

[ryankokesh]

Nice! I love my red cap. Good choice!

[ryankokesh]

I wonder if the Delphi coils are any better. They replaced the Bosch coils on newer BMWs

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CJFLOJU/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/187-8560608-1151516

I'm guessing they wouldn't be worse... :dunno

[oldzilla]

She came out of winter storage yesterday. A good wash, detailing and fluid check with oil change. Then a nice long drive.

[cakM3]

She came out of winter storage yesterday. A good wash, detailing and fluid check with oil change. Then a nice long drive.

Nice!!! It will be awhile before my ///M comes out of winter storage.....especially with the amount of snow I have been getting lately....

My ZHP is so dirty right now.....


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[oldzilla]

Feb, and March are heavy snow months in Denver, but we go from 30 and snow to 70 and sunny the next day so that does give me a few wonderful days to drive. Plus I am sick of waiting.

[cakM3]

Feb, and March are heavy snow months in Denver, but we go from 30 and snow to 70 and sunny the next day so that does give me a few wonderful days to drive. Plus I am sick of waiting.

My brother lives in Ft Collins so I get to hear how nice it is over in Colorado. He's always trying to get me to move out there but one requirement I have is a job that pays well enough so I can adequately maintain my BMW crack addiction ;) So far I haven't found a job out there that would support this so here I am staying in Rhode Island satisfying my BMW addiction.....


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[Whammy]

Feb, and March are heavy snow months in Denver, but we go from 30 and snow to 70 and sunny the next day so that does give me a few wonderful days to drive. Plus I am sick of waiting.

Wherein Denver are you? We should meet up!

[cakM3]

Wherein Denver are you? We should meet up!

You guys should!! :thumbsup

[oldzilla]

Littleton, we have a local BMW group that is ramping up the Spring and Summer meets.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/Coloradobmwgroupe/

[BADCLOWN]

Headed to the gym now with the GF and then ill be washing the ole gal, i haven't stepped outside yet but she said its rather nice, sounds like a good opportunity to wash the car and shine her up real good

[danewilson77]

Hand rinsed the salt and grime off the ZHP.

The friendliest forum on the planet.

[cakM3]

Hand rinsed the salt and grime off the ZHP.

The friendliest forum on the planet.

Snowing again, I'll wait.....


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[Rovert]

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Unicorn spit renewal!!

[Hermes]

I think it might look good with mystic, thoughts?

http://c1552172.r72.cf0.rackcdn.com/193896_x800.jpg

[Vas]

I washed the wifes zhp and gave her a full tank of gas.

[johnrando]

Working on William's CCV and other things. Will pick up Ness from the dealer soon from the airbag recall.
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[Johal E32]

I think it might look good with mystic, thoughts?

http://c1552172.r72.cf0.rackcdn.com/193896_x800.jpg

Wrap it with orange vinyl and see if you like.

[Whammy]

Littleton, we have a local BMW group that is ramping up the Spring and Summer meets.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/Coloradobmwgroupe/

Cool! I'm in Englewood. I'm also apart of the group.

[stephenkirsh]

Working on William's CCV and other things. Will pick up Ness from the dealer soon from the airbag recall.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/07/70124274e45eb2f0ce13e602658dbd3a.jpg

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Are you replacing the intake manifold gasket?

[oldzilla]

Cool! I'm in Englewood. I'm also apart of the group.


Perfect, see the post about the sonic meets, I am not Jack lol. So that will be ramping up in March. If the weather is good Friday we may do a Deer Creek run.

[oldzilla]

I may run it tomorrow.

[az3579]

I think it might look good with mystic, thoughts?


http://c1552172.r72.cf0.rackcdn.com/193896_x800.jpg

Absolutely. Do it!

[rguti153]

Yes

[johnrando]

Are you replacing the intake manifold gasket?

No, it seems to be in good shape. Mine was too. Got Ness back from airbag recall, no issues. Whew!

[das boots]

I think it might look good with mystic, thoughts?

http://c1552172.r72.cf0.rackcdn.com/193896_x800.jpg

Nope. I removed and sold mine to go with RCR.

[Whammy]

Perfect, see the post about the sonic meets, I am not Jack lol. So that will be ramping up in March. If the weather is good Friday we may do a Deer Creek run.


I may run it tomorrow.

Ok. My car is not driveable yet. I haven't received my wheel back from Coby.

[oldzilla]

Ok. My car is not driveable yet. I haven't received my wheel back from Coby.



Wheel, you do not need no stinking wheel...Vice grips and pray :) Thats cool with the better weather we will be more active. I will hit you up when we do the next twisty run...

[Johnmadd]

Csb on the e30.

[M0nk3y]

I took a cool video of my exhaust overrun now:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4cPUDHmdfY

[Just_George]

Now that it's finally MINE, I can start doing some things! Installed the leather sport steering wheel I got from Bill (Illirep), checked the spare, added air as needed, cleaned it and the trunk. Had to drill the license plate bolts to get the plate off for the seller, so I 'rebuilt' the bracket, put 3 coats of wax on the surface behind the plate, and installed my new plate. Hoping next weekend to do the cooling system refresh - Stewart water pump with ECS aluminum pulley, new expansion tank & thermostat, new idler pulleys and new tensioners.

Got some good news from the seller - valve cover gasket and oil filter housing gasket were recently done, so don't have to worry about those for a while (I hope!) He also had the radiator replace a while back, apparently it had a small leak.

[twisted125]

I think it's time to look into a SB!!! In the mean time. Finally fixed my crack in my windshield washer res and installed the new ambient air sensor. No cel/warning lights!!! :)
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[az3579]

Finally rinsed the 2+ month's worth of salty shit off Wobz. Too bad it couldn't be a real wash; that'll have to wait another 2 months till it's over 50 degrees again.

[Johal E32]

Just had the injectors rebuilt, cleaned and tested for the M3

Before. Note number 2, higher than the others..

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t31.0-8/10991650_10206082976700229_6706496775993317767_o.j pg

After

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t31.0-8/10954213_10206082976740230_7204860047364318329_o.j pg

[Hermes]

I want to find some Alpina's for the NK

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[slater]

I want to find some Alpina's for the NK

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spoken like a true enthusiast. :)

peter

[Hermes]

You can still get them new from Borrani, I just don't know about where to find the center lock.

Edit: anyways, wheels are the least important thing to deal with on that car

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/2000CS/7350E86D-9624-4A25-9D81-066BF86E9A32-14221-00001211FD0CAB5C.jpg

[Whammy]

Awoke sleeping beauty today. Steering wheel and boots were installed as well as the battery was put back in! Then went for a beer run!

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?12831-Whammy-s-Journal-Thread&p=416682#post416682

[oldzilla]

Got my euro tray and stubby antenna, yes I broke my old antenna trying to replace it.


http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx192/oldzilla40/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-02/7C1D8C1D-30B3-47A4-92D1-73BDCB56D4EA_zps5sku149p.jpg (http://s755.photobucket.com/user/oldzilla40/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-02/7C1D8C1D-30B3-47A4-92D1-73BDCB56D4EA_zps5sku149p.jpg.html)

[330i ZHP]

Redid headliner in foam backed black surfs. http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/11/ffc833e6a6de90771930da894ee65ba7.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/11/09f0d67d3271e4ebb4cb25a5ddebb0a5.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/11/0b4455da94dbc6a5a82a28fc93e8be2c.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/11/39a21882e8233ceccb37f5bdb1e4c322.jpg

[330i ZHP]

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[theothersawyer]

Nice!

[Johal E32]

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Stuart, how hard is it to pull the headliner on the wagon?

I have always wanted to re do mine in black suede, and then get either E39 M5 or E46 M3 sun visors.

[Jconlin16]

Finally replaced the final stage resistor. What a relief.

[jwalther]

Before:

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)

After:

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s216/jeffw63/10429D34-FC58-4572-899D-A0EC3399E76C_zpswezryuva.jpg (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/jeffw63/media/10429D34-FC58-4572-899D-A0EC3399E76C_zpswezryuva.jpg.html)

Finally got tired of looking at it. Had the trim professionally wrapped.

[cakM3]

Looks awesome Stuart!!! You never cease to amaze, that's for sure!!! :thumbsup

[Hermes]

Received the M3 shift knobs today. Not gonna actually use it on the E21 but that's the car I have with me right now. Will be sending one up to Derek since we talked about this before I ordered them

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[BADCLOWN]

that looks like the MKI/MKII golf ball shift knobs that VW used to sell back in the day. feels good in your hand



that wrapped trim looks great. SOOO much better than the chrome, especially on a black car.

[Hermes]

Yeah, it looks like the Kamei knob but it's from a M3

[BADCLOWN]

more parts acquisitions today: ordered smoked fender and turn signal indicators from Khoalty. figured id give them a try and see how they go.

[Just_George]

Uggh....long list!

Rebuilt DISA with GAS kit - it needed it, flapper was loose on the shaft (rotated freely) and the pin had just started to come out.
Removed and cleaned idle control valve
Replaced water pump (Stewart) w/ECS aluminum pulley, thermostat, expansion tank, idler pulleys, and tensioners.

Getting the lower intake boot off was a bitch...both clamps were oriented in a way that made it nearly impossible to get them loose. Took a good hour just for that... Also, the bolt head on the hydraulic tensioner was fubbared, so I couldn't get that off - had to cut the belt, then remove the tensioner with the pulley in place, also a bitch! THEN, the new pulley wouldn't work because I couldn't fit a socket into the recess to go on the new hex-head bolt I bought. Did fit in the old pulley though, so that will work until I get a replacement bolt that works with the new pulley.

So, it took all day, but I have a rebuilt DISA, a cleaned/functional idle control valve, and a refreshed cooling system. Other than replacing trans & diff fluids, I think I'm up to date on preventive maintenance! Now, if we could only get decent weather to drive the car in... :(

[das boots]

Not ZHP.

Either way......Sold my family school bus last week. Turned around bought a 2003 Nissan Crew Cab short bed. Need this to go up the rough hills for the range. Been on the market for a truck just for the range. In the meantime, been doing the maintenance for rough duty ahead. The truck will probably need hazardous duty pay weeks ahead.

[Stewbie]

Started changing my VCG. Came off mostly in one piece but there was a fingernail size chunk that decided to hide in the valve train. The gasket around the spark plug holes were more brittle and each one came off in about 3 pieces. Used the excellent diy video by one of the family as a reference.


http://i1254.photobucket.com/albums/hh619/Stewbie2000/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150214_163642_zps37f89d34.jpg

[ClimRox]

Started changing my VCG. Came off mostly in one piece but there was a fingernail size chunk that decided to hide in the valve train. The gasket around the spark plug holes were more brittle and each one came off in about 3 pieces. Used the excellent diy video by one of the family as a reference.

Nice :thumbsup

Care to share a link or location to the video?

[Stewbie]

Nice :thumbsup

Care to share a link or location to the video?
Here it is:

http://youtu.be/ugPUqjjKRz8

Discovered that the photo included with my post above had bad html, so it showed up on tapatalk, but not on web. Here it is again:


http://i1254.photobucket.com/albums/hh619/Stewbie2000/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150214_163642_zps37f89d34.jpg

[ClimRox]

^ Thank you

[jorbon]

Here it is:

http://youtu.be/ugPUqjjKRz8

Discovered that the photo included with my post above had bad html, so it showed up on tapatalk, but not on web. Here it is again:


http://i1254.photobucket.com/albums/hh619/Stewbie2000/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150214_163642_zps37f89d34.jpg
Going to do my (slightly leaking) VCG this week, soon as the parts arrive...

Gave mine a simple wash today-18098

[Stewbie]

Going to do my (slightly leaking) VCG this week, soon as the parts arrive...

Gave mine a simple wash today-18098
The torque spec for the VCG bolts is quite low, around 8 lbs-ft. The advice I saw on other forums is to tighten them until they stop turning and then firm them up just a little. Use 1/4" drive, tighten gradually in a spiral pattern, and don't forget the 4 bolts in the middle. Make sure to use new rubber grommets on the bolts.

[ELCID86]

Curious why the guy in the video says the coils need to go back in the same order. True?

[330i ZHP]

I have been careful to number mine - but later when I have been testing or replacing I lost all care about having in original order - so, the answer is no, not important

[ELCID86]

I have been careful to number mine - but later when I have been testing or replacing I lost all care about having in original order - so, the answer is no, not important

Thanks. I'm getting ready to replace mine and I don't see how it makes any difference if they are all the same out of the box.

[Stewbie]

I numbered them and put them back in the same hole. I figure it can't hurt doing it that way. :)

[az3579]

The only reason to number them would be to make any troubleshooting easier if a problem occurs after taking them out.


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[jorbon]

The torque spec for the VCG bolts is quite low, around 8 lbs-ft. The advice I saw on other forums is to tighten them until they stop turning and then firm them up just a little. Use 1/4" drive, tighten gradually in a spiral pattern, and don't forget the 4 bolts in the middle. Make sure to use new rubber grommets on the bolts.

Thanks- good input. Have new grommets ordered... 8lbs is a surprise, yes. Will go easy. Kindly, J

[Hermes]

2036cc here I come

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/660DC649-1782-4552-9F40-043056A6982B.jpg

[johnrando]

Wow George. Nice week Stewbie. BTW, I too heard to put the coils in the same way, couldn't hurt.

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[UdubBadger]

Waxed the Pilot today at work. She's shiny now (instead of caked in road salt).


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[Stewbie]

Wow George. Nice week Stewbie. BTW, I too heard to put the coils in the same way, couldn't hurt.

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Thanks JR.

[Hermes]

I think I finally sourced a BBS duckbill for the 320, the only thing holding me back is knowing this looks damaged and the fact I want the Motorsport duckbill more. Problem is the M one is even more impossible to find than the rare BBS one

http://ogcommercial.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/L1030911.jpg

Edit: it's only $150 so I might just buy it and sell it later

[johnrando]

Nice

[Hermes]

Still haven't got a response to my message to that guy :(

Today I pulled my long tubes out of storage. I'm thinking about chopping it at the collector and having a new one welded in but with 2.5" outlet pipe (I think currently it's 2"). Need to weld in an O2 bung as well

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/BC4DFAF7-7C92-416C-A153-7B1DDC44D982.jpg

[wsmeyer]

Flushed my coolant and installed my Stett silicone radiator hoses.

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