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

[johnrando]

With Rando. :) they look great William. Mine next! :)

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[LivesNearCostco]

Today... I blew a power steering hose on the E36. Was instructing at a car control clinic. At lunch a senior instructor took me on the skidpad in my car to give me some tips. Was having fun sliding the rear end then heard a funny sound and steering got really heavy, thought I'd deflated a tire, but upon stopping, red ATF was on the left front wheel, and sprayed around other parts of the front-left engine bay. The instructor then took me out in his Porsche so we could pretend he was a student (a few different kinds of students actually).

At the end of the day the AutoX organizers were nice enough to trailer me back to San Jose and I used AAA to tow it home from there. Luckily it didn't let go last Monday when I was 186 miles away. Silly me, I knew it was leaking and didn't know how old it was; should have replaced it as preventative maintenance. Time to order a new one.

But sliding the rear end of the E36 is much easier and more fun than on the ZHP!

[stephenkirsh]

What causes increased stress on power steering hoses? I kinda just assumed they were under a similar load most of the time.

[Hermes]

What causes increased stress on power steering hoses? I kinda just assumed they were under a similar load most of the time.

They are belt driven so the pressure is determined by RPMs

[Vas]

Flushed my coolant and installed my Stett silicone radiator hoses.

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Nice brass bleeder screw

[wsmeyer]

Nice brass bleeder screw

Actually came as a freebee with the hoses I picked up MiniD here on the site.

[cakM3]

Just sold my OE steering wheel from my ZHP to another friend today..... more mod money to put into my ZHP's mod fund....;)

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8604/16590284376_665572c54e_o.jpg

I now have two spare Alcantara steering wheels in my closet (one for each car) :thumbsup

@ Will, the Stett radiator hose look awesome!

[stephenkirsh]

They are belt driven so the pressure is determined by RPMs

Gotcha. Thanks

[squashman702]

Friday, I threw the BMW cross bars I bought and mounted the Thule 725 ski holders I have. Used them the past two days, worked out nicely. Anyone know if there's a Thule fairing that will work with the BMW rack?

[Vas]

Actually came as a freebee with the hoses I picked up MiniD here on the site.
Sweet. I just bought one.

[wsmeyer]

Sweet. I just bought one.

Rando is jealous, wants to know where to buy one

[WOLFN8TR]

Cleaned my brake lenses!

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?15174-BlueMagic-Lens-Restoration!

[Hermes]

I think I got mine from TMS

[Vas]

Rando is jealous, wants to know where to buy one
I bought mine from tms

[johnrando]

Thanks all. Will get one.

[twisted125]

Gave her a quickie wash and ran a 3" hose from the bottom of the OEM air box to tap into my drivers side brake duct. Slightly throatier at lower rpm 1st through 3rd. Above that, don't notice it much.

[stephenkirsh]

Gave her a quickie wash and ran a 3" hose from the bottom of the OEM air box to tap into my drivers side brake duct. Slightly throatier at lower rpm 1st through 3rd. Above that, don't notice it much.

Nifty. What kind of hose?

[fredo]

I set an appt for the e90 for the "Recall Campaign No. 08V-384 : Front passenger seat occupant detection mat." The closest appt available is on May 12th ! They must be super busy. Looks like they don't accept appts on Monday, Friday, or Saturday.

[twisted125]

Truth be told, it was a flexible 3" hose from a spare shop vac I had laying around lol [emoji15] [emoji12] BUT it worked perfectly. The actual run up to the box isn't more than a foot or so.

[stephenkirsh]

Truth be told, it was a flexible 3" hose from a spare shop vac I had laying around lol [emoji15] [emoji12] BUT it worked perfectly. The actual run up to the box isn't more than a foot or so.

Nice. How did you attach it to the air box?

[twisted125]

I cut a hole in the forward drivers side corner of the box slightly smaller than the hose. It was more in the side of the box than the bottom. First put the hose in the brake duct, pulled the excess up through the air box as I pushed it down into position then trimmed the excess from inside the box and cleaned it out before putting the filter back in. With the effort I used in pushing the hose into the duct and air box. I didn't see a need for anything else to secure it.

[stephenkirsh]

Nice. You should take some photos and make a thread if you get the chance.

[fredo]

The Indy installed CABs, lower ball joints, and stabilizer bar bushings on my 2005 Mini Cooper with 138,000 miles. What a difference ! Very happy with the results. My wife agrees this is a day and night driving experience. We plan to drive the Mini more often ! :thumbsup

[johnrando]

Nice

[ELCID86]

The Indy installed CABs, lower ball joints, and stabilizer bar bushings on my 2005 Mini Cooper with 138,000 miles. What a difference ! Very happy with the results. My wife agrees this is a day and night driving experience. We plan to drive the Mini more often ! :thumbsup

If the wife notices--schweet.

[LivesNearCostco]

Yes and I have underdrive pulleys so should be less pressure at any given RPM. I think in the high-pressure hose the pressure also varies with steering effort. That is, for any given engine RPM the pressure in the high pressure line also depends on either amount of steering force. I was driving on a skidpad in 2nd gear attempting to drift a little, so I was applying lots of steering input in continuous or nearly continuous turns, with relatively high RPMs in 2nd gear. And hose was old, possibly original.

But the weird thing was the failure (or at least the main failure) is in the return/cooling line, not the high pressure hose I just replaced.
Theory 1: High pressure line failed and replaced under a previous owner, leaving the original return/cooling line as the oldest line.
Theory 2: Something/somebody hit the return/cooling line hard enough to loosen one of the crimped ends.


They are belt driven so the pressure is determined by RPMs

[stephenkirsh]

Would it kill the rack and/or pump to drive without fluid?

[Hermes]

Would it kill the rack and/or pump to drive without fluid?

Yes.


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I had to rebadge my E21 because it was raining and I didn't want water in my trunk. When I take the Zender kit in for paint I'll take the is trunk lid I have as well so I can be properly debadged

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/3974412C-E254-4F0A-9F76-83B1EEF29A03.jpg

[LivesNearCostco]

Probably burn out the pump and wear the rack faster. You can run the system without the pump but I believe people who do that fill the rack with fluid and cap the ports so it's still lubricated inside. Then they delete their PS pump (or at least the pulley) so it's not spinning at all. I thought about just filling the fluid and driving home with the leak, but the AutoX co-chair correctly observed it was spurting fluid pretty quickly.

If I'd had some block-off plugs (14mm or 16mm, not sure which) and a shorter serpentine belt, I guess I could have bypassed power steering right there at the airport and driven home like that.

[danewilson77]

Noticed this on the boot lid.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/24/a5f5edb3d77ecf34b43685592f70b0e0.jpg

So I did this. Had three spares...hehe

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/24/d370c0427b08c8cbc271b69f6c8a3890.jpg

Then I noticed this. Got hit by ice off of a semi today :shifty

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"No flamesuit required"

[squashman702]

Found out my reverse lights are always on, noticed my P/S mirror wasn't tilting down a couple weeks ago, so I'm guessing the reverse switch has been bad for a couple weeks. Local dealer wanted $30 plus tax, talked them down to $19 and I'll have it tomorrow. Also got the keys in for my roof rack.

[Stewbie]

You know you're a hardcore enthusiast when you've got not 1, nor 2, but 3 (!) spare roundels. :)

[Ssparrow]

Installed angel eyes and finally took some photos tonight http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/24/47f7894674599afe9bc5c5306ce2b5e3.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/24/4be6ecbab833da07fc8b5c0ebcbe568f.jpg


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[Hermes]

Bought M20->M10 throttle body adapter plate and VAC single row adjustable cam gear. I now think I have pretty much everything I need so Ben can put my engine together when he is in town. I might need to make a trip to the junkyard this weekend to get an oil pan but that's the last thing I can think of. He will be arriving with the pistons and cam next Friday to build my engine and rebuild our buddy's engine that blew up at Spring Mountain.

[TheFinanceGuy]

Got my sprint booster halfway installed.

Just need to route the control button and stick it somewhere.


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[danewilson77]

Installed angel eyes and finally took some photos tonight http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/24/47f7894674599afe9bc5c5306ce2b5e3.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/24/4be6ecbab833da07fc8b5c0ebcbe568f.jpg


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Which?

"No flamesuit required"

[johnrando]

@ssparrow, looks great!
@patrick. Nice. Let us know how you like it.
@dane. bummer, but your car still is looking great.
@jp. sweet.

[Ssparrow]

Which?

"No flamesuit required"

I went with the Orion v 2.5s. Super bright but not too bright


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[wertyu78]

Bought M20->M10 throttle body adapter plate and VAC single row adjustable cam gear. I now think I have pretty much everything I need so Ben can put my engine together when he is in town. I might need to make a trip to the junkyard this weekend to get an oil pan but that's the last thing I can think of. He will be arriving with the pistons and cam next Friday to build my engine and rebuild our buddy's engine that blew up at Spring Mountain.

I'll be in SD this week. We can put it together.

[das boots]

I'll be in SD this week. We can put it together.

What is your schedule????

[Hermes]

I'll be in SD this week. We can put it together.

Yeah, but some of the parts won't be here until next week. Besides, Ben is a master engine builder so I'm just gonna let him do his thing and stay out of his way.

[Imola.ZHP]

Friday, I threw the BMW cross bars I bought and mounted the Thule 725 ski holders I have. Used them the past two days, worked out nicely. Anyone know if there's a Thule fairing that will work with the BMW rack?

You have to modify the brackets and basically screw them to the underside of the OEM rack, I've had mine for several years now, its wider than what is recommended for e46 but with some extra patience I got it to look very nice IMO. Its not flat like most fairings, bowed out some due to the extra width. Let me find a pic...

https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/66476_4343300308317_967574783_n.jpg?oh=850b91f8196 d64f044a628e47f1cfb23&oe=55483135

Before I re-worked.

https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10374507_10202996789668320_6692958243070041468_n.j pg?oh=2a261c027c08f2ca2a9808003ac6c911&oe=557EB6FC

After

Link to fairing... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00152SA72/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I used the 44" because I thought the 38" was too short, but I think thats what they recommend for the OEM rack. The ends on my fairing cover my front posts.



Noticed this on the boot lid.

Then I noticed this. Got hit by ice off of a semi today :shifty

"No flamesuit required"

Wow, you should see my paint on the front of my car, yours looks amazing!

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I finally got to drive mine again yesterday! Been on vacation in Puerto Rico for a week, and had a few days off before and after. Catching up on my ZHPMafia threads!

[squashman702]

I like it- I see a lot of people suggesting the 38" fairing, good to know the next size up works well too.

[UdubBadger]

You have to modify the brackets and basically screw them to the underside of the OEM rack, I've had mine for several years now, its wider than what is recommended for e46 but with some extra patience I got it to look very nice IMO. Its not flat like most fairings, bowed out some due to the extra width. Let me find a pic...

https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/66476_4343300308317_967574783_n.jpg?oh=850b91f8196 d64f044a628e47f1cfb23&oe=55483135

Before I re-worked.

https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10374507_10202996789668320_6692958243070041468_n.j pg?oh=2a261c027c08f2ca2a9808003ac6c911&oe=557EB6FC

After

Link to fairing... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00152SA72/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I used the 44" because I thought the 38" was too short, but I think thats what they recommend for the OEM rack. The ends on my fairing cover my front posts.




Wow, you should see my paint on the front of my car, yours looks amazing!

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I finally got to drive mine again yesterday! Been on vacation in Puerto Rico for a week, and had a few days off before and after. Catching up on my ZHPMafia threads!

Mine fit pretty well I just put on some Gorilla tape around each bracket to make sure it's secure. Been 4 years never had an issue. But mine is the 38" version.

[az3579]

Had my horrendous slamming noise diagnosed and it was exactly what I thought; blown strut in the front. Sounds truly horrible when hitting the smallest of bumps, like someone is hitting my hood with a hammer.

I love Bilstein; having my shop order a replacement and I'll deal with the warranty claims process once I have the old one in a box.

[Imola.ZHP]

I like it- I see a lot of people suggesting the 38" fairing, good to know the next size up works well too.

Thanks, it does take some extra effort and work, the outer two brackets are actually attached at the same location as the posts with longer bolts (longer than the bolts that bolt the posts to the crossbar). The middle two brackets I just drilled and used self-tapping screws.


Mine fit pretty well I just put on some Gorilla tape around each bracket to make sure it's secure. Been 4 years never had an issue. But mine is the 38" version.

Wow, props to Gorilla tape! I didn't like how the 38" didn't cover the posts but it's probably just my OCD; I'm sure the 38" gets the job done just the same.


--Marcus

[slater]

https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10374507_10202996789668320_6692958243070041468_n.j pg?oh=2a261c027c08f2ca2a9808003ac6c911&oe=557EB6FC

After

Link to fairing... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00152SA72/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I used the 44" because I thought the 38" was too short, but I think thats what they recommend for the OEM rack. The ends on my fairing cover my front posts.




Wow, you should see my paint on the front of my car, yours looks amazing!

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I finally got to drive mine again yesterday! Been on vacation in Puerto Rico for a week, and had a few days off before and after. Catching up on my ZHPMafia threads!

congrats on the trip, that must have been NICE!

fairing looks good, i think i need to do this as well - the one trip i used our roof rack and thule carrier on last year, my MPGs were horrendous - do these help much?

and yeah, my paint looks BAD up front. dane's car looks pristine compared to mine, even with the damage!

peter

[LivesNearCostco]

Replaced all the power steering hoses and PS reservoir on my E36. It only has 3 hoses and none of the special push-on connectors, because one hose has the cooling coil built in. (The E46 has 4 PS hoses and two have special connectors to connect to the cooling coil.) I had a bad leak, replaced the high pressure PS hose only to discover that wasn't the one leaking--the return/cooling line was failing. On the E46, the high pressure line is the long one with the metal elbow on the bottom; on the E36 the long one on the bottom that looks similar with the "trombone" metal part is the low-pressure return line and cooling coil.

Also installed the front Stoptech stainless steel brake lines on E36, ones I got from Smilez. Installing rear lines will be more work because the E36 M3 has 2 soft lines on each rear corner (E46 has one soft line per corner).

[stephenkirsh]

What's the point of two lines per corner?

[LivesNearCostco]

Not sure why but I can explain the difference between E36 and E46. In both models the hard brake tube ends on the body near the middle of the rear trailing arm. On the E46 one long line goes to the rear brake caliper and passes through a support grommet bolted to the inside elbow/bend of the RTA. On some E36es, there is a short hard line at that RTA elbow, so one soft line runs from body to RTA and other soft line runs from RTA to caliper.

[Imola.ZHP]

congrats on the trip, that must have been NICE!

fairing looks good, i think i need to do this as well - the one trip i used our roof rack and thule carrier on last year, my MPGs were horrendous - do these help much?

and yeah, my paint looks BAD up front. dane's car looks pristine compared to mine, even with the damage!

peter

I don't pay much attention to MPG's, this car no longer travels out of town and anytime its on the interstate (usually only short bursts) the right pedal is on the floor. I rarely see anything over 19, but I also have heavy 19" VMR V710's with grippy Pilot Super Sports. I don't mind the low MPG because I live 2 miles from work and the past two years have only averaged 5k miles per year. My better half has a Honda CR-V that we take for out of town trips, the ZHP rides too rough with poly RTABS, FCABS 19" wheels and sport cup kit suspension.

EDIT: The last time I did take her out of town I took +/- 10 minutes and popped off the roof rack and stowed it in the trunk. I keep the roof-rack "key" in the tool kit in the trunk.

[TheFinanceGuy]

Got it tinted today. More/better pictures tomorrow.

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[Imola.ZHP]

e46 > (non m3) e90

[Hermes]

FML... this was the last OE E21 windshield in country, only lasted a little over a year

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/DB51BF39-8F89-4478-B4D0-10816EA7B6E9.jpg

[das boots]

No choice but to go aftermarkets.

[danewilson77]

Ugh

"No flamesuit required"

[Hermes]

I'll just have it filled and deal with it later, I need to pay for the new engine first

[das boots]

There is a limit on the extent for a fill-in on the hit spread of the spider legs. The last time I recall was that the legs do not extend more than a dime.

[Hermes]

I just remembered there are two E21s at the junkyard, maybe I'll just go get those windshields

[LivesNearCostco]

Having just replaced the rear brake lines last night (again with Stoptech stainless steel lines from Smilez) my opinion is the two-line system with a short piece of hard line on the inner elbow of the RTA allows for more precise brake line routing but it's also more complex and more expensive and that's probably why they went to one single line on the E46.

One of my small flare fitting nuts in the rear (there are 3 on each side in the back, so 6 total for the rear, 8 for the car) rounded off last night. It's 11mm and I don't have an 11mm flare nut wrench, only 10mm, 12mm, 3/8" and 7/16". 11mm open-ended wrench was rounding off the corners and PB blaster didn't work. Went to large vise grip pliers, but the tip of the pliers' jaws kept slipping off the nut. Finally switched to medium-small vise grips that could grab the whole nut in the center of the jaw and that worked but the nut is pretty mangled now. Will have to replace it someday, but I think that means getting someone to cut off and re-flare the end of the hard brake line.

I think the better way would have been to 1) apply PB Blaster sooner and let it soak; 2) Have a proper 11mm flare nut wrench; 3) Switch to the medium vise grip wrench sooner once it was clear a regular wrench was failing.

Anyway, the E36 now has stainless steel brake lines and BimmerWorld brass caliper bushings on all 4 corners, plus a few nights ago I installed the BimmerWorld solid rubber motor mounts with the 3 new power steering hoses.


Not sure why but I can explain the difference between E36 and E46. In both models the hard brake tube ends on the body near the middle of the rear trailing arm. On the E46 one long line goes to the rear brake caliper and passes through a support grommet bolted to the inside elbow/bend of the RTA. On some E36es, there is a short hard line at that RTA elbow, so one soft line runs from body to RTA and other soft line runs from RTA to caliper.

[theothersawyer]

Drove it and enjoyed some beautiful weather (compared to what its been recently) with the sunroof open! Next week is supposed to be between 65-70 degrees!

[Hermes]

On a better note, my adapter plate came in so I can use a M20 throttle

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/A3CBC9CB-AF67-45D8-8639-236236438D1D.jpg

325 on left, 318 on right

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/7D17BF59-B81F-46DA-87DB-AAE629DD71EF.jpg

[cakM3]

On a better note, my adapter plate came in so I can use a M20 throttle

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/A3CBC9CB-AF67-45D8-8639-236236438D1D.jpg

325 on left, 318 on right

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/7D17BF59-B81F-46DA-87DB-AAE629DD71EF.jpg

Looks good JP!!

today I got a much needed Battery tender for my M3.....

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8579/16479875080_c34578df43_o.png

Battery is now charging.......

[Hornung418]

Nice plate! Who made it?

[Hermes]

Thanks guys! Justin, it's from 02again.com

[Johnmadd]

Jp's windshield rip. I have an original windshield in my e30 that still has a sticker that says to keep it under certain rpms until a certain mileage.

[Hermes]

Jp's windshield rip. I have an original windshield in my e30 that still has a sticker that says to keep it under certain rpms until a certain mileage.

Thanks, I appreciate it. Kinda pissed but at least it's cheaper than the E46 one so I'm glad it happened in this car. So cool that your windshield is original in your car. I already replaced one in the E21, this will be the third that I know of.

Speaking of factory window stickers, I saw this on an 02 recently

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It's faded as hell (and it look like the camera focused on the background) but you can read it in person. It's the emissions info for a 72(?) 2002

[Fenrir]

Hey Hermes, I'll hafta check my e21 as it's been a minute since I've done anything with it but, I believe the windshield is still in good order if you need it.

[alexandre]

Installed an X3 blower motor. Not sure what the fuss is about this job. It's very straightforward. Took about an hour!

I used this guide: http://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/techarticles/BMW-3-Series-E46/75-BODY-How_to_Replace_Your_Blower_Motor/75-BODY-How_to_Replace_Your_Blower_Motor.htm

The X3 part number is 64-11-3-453-729. $100ish at most online retailers.

[danewilson77]

Chirp gone? Well done.

"No flamesuit required"

[330i ZHP]

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.

Wagon is the easiest. It pulls right out the back hatch

[SoCalZman]

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[ELCID86]

^ good call.


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[Imola.ZHP]

I love my Super Sports, friends have called me a "tire snob" for years, I don't care, they have saved my ass so many times, worth every penny.

Nothing to the ZHP today, but I did get the new front brakes on the CRV! Took me a little less than 2 hours, pretty straight forward. The fluid is a little too dark to my liking so we'll do a fluid flush in the near future.

[Pip]

Wagon is the easiest. It pulls right out the back hatch

Speaking of wagons. Was it pretty simple to get the m3 quad exhaust on or was a custom setup needed? Is there a wagon diffuser as well?

[CTYankee]

I took the ZHP for a wash today. Too much snow for a hand wash, but a touchless was needed. Especially with that new chemical ice melt CT puts on the roads now.

[az3579]

Especially with that new chemical ice melt CT puts on the roads now.


What... ?

[cakM3]

I got my ZHP a good wash and a quick detail this morning before it started to snow up here....

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/01/7290b53d8c21496e2fd38042d728bfbe.jpg
This is the heated 24hr car wash stall I have access to here on the Newport Naval Base :)

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I think I got a decent polish, don't you all agree??

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/01/a215792a2abb39908a842f4339d9b699.jpg
Got to have a clean engine bay if I'm detailing my car!!

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/01/d2b8b3078ac4f6eff0b704f92143deff.jpg
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Almost finished.....just in time!!

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Gassing up before heading home. It's been a long time since I put a decent detail on my ZHP :) Glad I got the chance to do this!!


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[Vas]

Plan on removing that front lip? It's startting to look ratchet

[cakM3]

Plan on removing that front lip? It's startting to look ratchet

Yeah, it is....if only Chad would get me my Imola spray paint....then I could have all this taken care of....

I will be ordering a brand new carbon fiber Arqray lip soon and this "ratchet looking lip" will be taken care of.....the next lip will be covered in Xpel wrap before mounting so I won't have this very issue next time...

[squashman702]

Got it tinted today. More/better pictures tomorrow.

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Nice, what percent did you go with and what did you pay, if you don't mind me asking? Initial impressions?

[TheFinanceGuy]

Nice, what percent did you go with and what did you pay, if you don't mind me asking? Initial impressions?

35% all around except the rear quarter windows. That's 20%.
The shop used llumar film. Comes with a lifetime warranty. Paid $225 for install.

I think it looks fantastic. I wish I had done it earlier.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/01/2a25644ae2e81f52ea9d4a163f6e73ef.jpg

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[squashman702]

35% all around except the rear quarter windows. That's 20%.
The shop used llumar film. Comes with a lifetime warranty. Paid $225 for install.

I think it looks fantastic. I wish I had done it earlier.

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Where's the shop located?

[TheFinanceGuy]

Where's the shop located?

Holliston, MA

http://www.protectivesolution.com

They are having a cars and coffee on match 28. PM me if you want the details. It's invite only due to space.


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[johnrando]

Finally got to wash and wax my car today. the reflection on the sky and clouds look pretty cool. (Lower pic is just of the reflection off the trunk).
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[Johnmadd]

:drool @rando

[TheFinanceGuy]

Those clouds look like snow. :-(
Looks awesome aside from that!


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[GE Geoff]

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Got to have a clean engine bay if I'm detailing my car!!
Charlie....The CF goodies in your engine bay......:jawdrop Daddy need!!!!!

[cakM3]

Charlie....The CF goodies in your engine bay......:jawdrop Daddy need!!!!!

:biggrin

[johnrando]

Thanks John, Patrick.

[GE Geoff]

35% all around except the rear quarter windows. That's 20%.
The shop used llumar film. Comes with a lifetime warranty. Paid $225 for install.

I think it looks fantastic. I wish I had done it earlier.

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Tint looks Sick Patrick! nice job!

[GE Geoff]

Finally got to wash and wax my car today. the reflection on the sky and clouds look pretty cool. (Lower pic is just of the reflection off the trunk).
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John- Sorry if you stated this before and I didn't catch it, what product(s) do you use on your paint? Although mine is not black, I have owned black cars and understand the difficulty in making them like glass. I figure if its good enough to do that to your black it should more than ample for my silbergrau girl.
Thanks!

[johnrando]

Geoff, not much. Absolutely there are others who can provide way better detail (no pun intended :) ) and info on products. I just do what works for me. Having dealt with different black cars for years it's really difficult to keep swirls down. Being in SoCal I wash and wax as little as possible as I don't have to deal with weather as much. I use a Turtle Wax for black cars when I do, and every so often I use a McGuire's carnauba wax. That's it. I keep it simple.

[GE Geoff]

I have had good luck with Meguiars, that's actually what I've used in the past on my black cars. Just wanted to make sure there wasn't some special "uncle Augustus' wax" for BMW's out there that I wasn't aware of. Thanks for the share man. :-)


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[johnrando]

:thumbsup

[UdubBadger]

Hey I'm uncle august (wife's bro just had a kid yesterday). Maybe I should make wax too.

Geoff that's probably good enough. If you like bmw specific wax try Swissvax. It's $$$ tho. I use dodo juice which also cleans paint, xxx from chemical guys for a nice hard wax and jet seal or blitz (also Chem guys) as a sealant.


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[GE Geoff]

Thanks Seth! good stuff! :thumbsup

[330i ZHP]

Speaking of wagons. Was it pretty simple to get the m3 quad exhaust on or was a custom setup needed? Is there a wagon diffuser as well?

The underside of the wagon is identical to sedan. So, you either go with custom or InsidePerformance.de or remove spare tire well (completely) and world in m3 subfloor or custom. If you use m3 part you get all the mounting points for exhaust and charcoal canister etc

[fredo]

Some of you know I bought SoarinZHP's car on Saturday Feb-21. For more than a week, the car stayed at my parents' house because I didn't have license plates or registration for her. Well, yesterday I went to the DMV and got things in order. Now I can drive without worries. Welcome home, ZHP !

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[johnrando]

Awesome!

[NoVAphotog]

Some of you know I bought SoarinZHP's car on Saturday Feb-21. For more than a week, the car stayed at my parents' house because I didn't have license plates or registration for her. Well, yesterday I went to the DMV and got things in order. Now I can drive without worries. Welcome home, ZHP !

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:happyspidey

Sweet!! Loving the Imola club growth/transfer recently!

[slater]

Some of you know I bought SoarinZHP's car on Saturday Feb-21. For more than a week, the car stayed at my parents' house because I didn't have license plates or registration for her. Well, yesterday I went to the DMV and got things in order. Now I can drive without worries. Welcome home, ZHP !

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congrats fredo!!

[Vas]

Some of you know I bought SoarinZHP's car on Saturday Feb-21. For more than a week, the car stayed at my parents' house because I didn't have license plates or registration for her. Well, yesterday I went to the DMV and got things in order. Now I can drive without worries. Welcome home, ZHP !

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Lets the mods begin

[NoVAphotog]

John- Sorry if you stated this before and I didn't catch it, what product(s) do you use on your paint? Although mine is not black, I have owned black cars and understand the difficulty in making them like glass. I figure if its good enough to do that to your black it should more than ample for my silbergrau girl.
Thanks!

Geoff,

I use Meguiars M105 and 205 followed by only Menzerna Power Lock sealant. Incredible shine and protection.

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This Spring I am going to follow the sealant with Collinite 476, but the sealant has done it's job for me on previous cars and the ZHP really well so we will see. Definitely going to double up next winter though.

[fredo]

Thanks, guys ! Planning to start with Khoalty headlight lenses.

[Vas]

Man soo much work. I will stick to my sonax poly net shield and 3m perfect it system.

[NoVAphotog]

Man soo much work. I will stick to my sonax poly net shield and 3m perfect it system.

It's therapy for me (my friend and I work together so it's not as intense, might try and go for it all myself this season though so maybe I'll make some changes)...but I love seeing that shine especially after a long winter...

[cakM3]

Dan, you should use Pinnacle Sovereign to finish your detailing :) It will really bring depth to that beautiful Imola color! :thumbsup

@ fredo... congrats my friend!!! Nice to see a nice ZHP kept in the family!! :thumbsup

[NoVAphotog]

Thanks, guys ! Planning to start with Khoalty headlight lenses.

:thumbsup

Small fix, HUGE gain in looks!

[fredo]

Amazing results !

[Vas]

It's therapy for me (my friend and I work together so it's not as intense, might try and go for it all myself this season though so maybe I'll make some changes)...but I love seeing that shine especially after a long winter...
Same here. I just don't want to be applying wax every 3 months.

[slater]

Geoff,

I use Meguiars M105 and 205 followed by only Menzerna Power Lock sealant. Incredible shine and protection.

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This Spring I am going to follow the sealant with Collinite 476, but the sealant has done it's job for me on previous cars and the ZHP really well so we will see. Definitely going to double up next winter though.

daniel, that looks great. i have not used a sealant before, i think once i get some paintwork done this year i am going to go for it! especially after this winter... my imolarot looks more like alpineweiss...



Man soo much work. I will stick to my sonax poly net shield and 3m perfect it system.

vas, that sonax polymer net shield looks great! and it looks easy and quick - i like that. i have almost less than zero time for car detailing, so stuff like this just rocks for me. thanks.

peter

[Vas]

daniel, that looks great. i have not used a sealant before, i think once i get some paintwork done this year i am going to go for it! especially after this winter... my imolarot looks more like alpineweiss...




vas, that sonax polymer net shield looks great! and it looks easy and quick - i like that. i have almost less than zero time for car detailing, so stuff like this just rocks for me. thanks.

peter

The sonax has gotten me through this winter and I am satisfied with it. Easy to apply and leaves a great shine. Plus you can use a detail spray that will add more protection.

I been using this kit
http://www.detailersdomain.com/SONAX-Polymer-Net-Shield-Buy-2-Get-a-Free-Sonax-Brilliant-Detailer_p_966.html

Spring time I will do a proper detail using this 3m perfect it system and then use the sonax again.
http://www.amazon.com/3M-POLISHING-39062-39061-5723/dp/B0082LK87Y

Reason I am sticking to the 3m stuff is because it works and there is no headaches. This is the same system that all professional body shops use after cars have been painted.

[GE Geoff]

Geoff,

I use Meguiars M105 and 205 followed by only Menzerna Power Lock sealant. Incredible shine and protection.

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18351

This Spring I am going to follow the sealant with Collinite 476, but the sealant has done it's job for me on previous cars and the ZHP really well so we will see. Definitely going to double up next winter though.

Man your car looks Suh-weet!!! All great advice here, I think I'm going to start experimenting with a few of these products and see what I can come up with. My previous black vehicle (ford f-150) had black paint and I used Meguiars at first. But it was a 3 step system and that's if I only wanted to use one coat of polish! So simplicity is a big selling point for me.
Thanks for the all the info guys!


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[Aamerh90]

Some of you know I bought SoarinZHP's car on Saturday Feb-21. For more than a week, the car stayed at my parents' house because I didn't have license plates or registration for her. Well, yesterday I went to the DMV and got things in order. Now I can drive without worries. Welcome home, ZHP !

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Congrats!

[jakksfor20]

Had tires mounted on the 18x8 ARC8's finally. Not so sure about the 245/35's on her car. They look fine on mine, but some reason they look small on her car. More importantly, it was dropped off at the shop to have the manual swap done. I was going to do it while the wife was in NZ, but job got crazy busy and I won't have time to get it done before the 25th.
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[danewilson77]

Looks good.

"No flamesuit required"

[Pip]

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Need to figure out when I would install, create a custom section 1 with cats, and enjoy before figuring out how to pass smog in two years. Plenty of time I guess. Just not stoked to do the install although it seems fairly straight forward.

These are no name brand headers (knock off of SS) with 3/8" flange for OEM studs and not terrible construction. The flanges are in the same plane with 1.5mm tilt on one or two flanges (one side lifted slightly from the heat when welding to the pipe). I think that would be small enough to not make a difference in the installation/gaskets would mate just fine. Next problem that I cannot verify right now is the stud hold location but based on the flange plane alignment I would guess they are ok.

[Pip]

Looks great jakksfor20.

[oldzilla]

Looks so good.




Finally got to wash and wax my car today. the reflection on the sky and clouds look pretty cool. (Lower pic is just of the reflection off the trunk).
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[UdubBadger]

Had tires mounted on the 18x8 ARC8's finally. Not so sure about the 245/35's on her car. They look fine on mine, but some reason they look small on her car. More importantly, it was dropped off at the shop to have the manual swap done. I was going to do it while the wife was in NZ, but job got crazy busy and I won't have time to get it done before the 25th.
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Shouldn't they be 40 sidewall? (Looks great btw)


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[UdubBadger]

18402

Need to figure out when I would install, create a custom section 1 with cats, and enjoy before figuring out how to pass smog in two years. Plenty of time I guess. Just not stoked to do the install although it seems fairly straight forward.

These are no name brand headers (knock off of SS) with 3/8" flange for OEM studs and not terrible construction. The flanges are in the same plane with 1.5mm tilt on one or two flanges (one side lifted slightly from the heat when welding to the pipe). I think that would be small enough to not make a difference in the installation/gaskets would mate just fine. Next problem that I cannot verify right now is the stud hold location but based on the flange plane alignment I would guess they are ok.

I'm gonna give you a gift of knowledge that will shorten your install time by about 3 hours....

















Take it in. Trust me.


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[Pip]

I'm gonna give you a gift of knowledge that will shorten your install time by about 3 hours....

Take it in. Trust me.


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Yea probably should. Just find it hard to pay to play. If I could find a shop that was willing to do for a decent price then I'd be down so I'll start searching and plan for now. Would still need gaskets, nuts etc.

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I realize this is why these were cheap, but it seems pretty darn minor with ~1.4-1.5mm gap/tilt. Am I wrong? Will this actually be major? I'm used to seeing this from cheap headers:
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[slater]

sean, put them in a jig/vise and then torch the tube needing adjustment and bend it ever-so-carefully. had to do this once before, worked perfectly.

peter

[slater]

Had tires mounted on the 18x8 ARC8's finally. Not so sure about the 245/35's on her car. They look fine on mine, but some reason they look small on her car. More importantly, it was dropped off at the shop to have the manual swap done. I was going to do it while the wife was in NZ, but job got crazy busy and I won't have time to get it done before the 25th.
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looking great! and awesome on the 6MT swap!

peter

[UdubBadger]

sean, put them in the garbage and go buy some real headers for God sake please.

peter

Yeah I agree :shifty


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[slater]

Yeah I agree :shifty


GoingHAM mobile

hey now!! :)

peter

[UdubBadger]

[emoji6]


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[Pip]

Yeah I agree :shifty


GoingHAM mobile

I'm actually going to take your advice

[UdubBadger]

Good move. Pick up the CSL headers and no headaches will be had.


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[Pip]

Good move. Pick up the CSL headers and no headaches will be had.


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Well not entirely taking your advice. I'm returning for a refund and then going to go with non csl euros because I'm a cheap skate. I should have just kept the first set I had.

[UdubBadger]

Hahaha whatever works for you mang. [emoji6][emoji106]


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[TenaciousDuck]

Ordered $1500 in parts [emoji106]


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[Vas]

Had tires mounted on the 18x8 ARC8's finally. Not so sure about the 245/35's on her car. They look fine on mine, but some reason they look small on her car. More importantly, it was dropped off at the shop to have the manual swap done. I was going to do it while the wife was in NZ, but job got crazy busy and I won't have time to get it done before the 25th.
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What finish are the wheels ? Looks good

[rguti153]

Replace emblems http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/06/85ad554195658f96719c1e66c86ce2e0.jpg

[Hermes]

Pretty things

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/886E1092-26F4-442E-BF57-CBE83A18C294.jpg

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[jakksfor20]

What finish are the wheels ? Looks good

They are Hyper Black.


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[TenaciousDuck]

Started the paint correction :) I love detailing!

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[rguti153]

Started the paint correction :) I love detailing!

1841918420


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Same here http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/07/2835ba0bdf499e68fb7373f7fa78db73.jpg

[TenaciousDuck]

Nice! Last guy took terrible care of the car, so I'm just bringing in back to life. Really makes one wonder how someone else can claim to love their car, but neglect it's finish :/


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[rguti153]

Agree !

[Ssparrow]

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Gave mine a much needed bath today. Mid 50s all weekend and I'm definitely not complaining


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[slater]

^ looks great! great wheel choice (color and style) for mystic blue.

peter

[Fenrir]

Spent most of yesterday playing around in the shop with the car. Adjusted the e-brake as it has been giving me some trouble. Holds fine but won't stay engaged. I'm going to tinker with it a bit more today but I believe I'll need a new e-brake assembly if it continues to give me issues.

[Imola.ZHP]

Nice! Last guy took terrible care of the car, so I'm just bringing in back to life. Really makes one wonder how someone else can claim to love their car, but neglect it's finish :/


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:shift

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Drove mine to work!

[ELCID86]

Just got done with putting new pads on all four corners of my wife's TSX. Also bled them. Parts worked great Ray!

[Vas]

Gave it a full tank of gas.

[Ssparrow]

^ looks great! great wheel choice (color and style) for mystic blue.

peter

Thanks! Had a hard time deciding between hyper black and silver. Think I made a good decision though. Had an even harder time deciding on tires. But now I know I made the right decision (Michelin pilot sport a/s 3s) [emoji6]


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[ELCID86]

New coils and pre-cat O2 sensors. Need to get her out of the garage tomorrow and see if she runs better.

[Hermes]

See my project thread

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/D0FD76E8-B978-43E2-810A-33D4274A7773.jpg

[wstr75]

Brought home a black sapphire metallic convertible hardtop, BMW hardtop ceiling hoist gear and BMW folding windscreen with zippered storage case today. My car is silver gray and before painting the hardtop matching silver gray, I plan to see how well the black sapphire looks installed. Hey the black rag top roof looks good against the silver gray, why not see how the interesting black sapphire metallic does in the looks department? The fellow selling this gear had a 2001 M3 that was totaled last December so this top has the black trim.

[330i ZHP]

See my project thread

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/D0FD76E8-B978-43E2-810A-33D4274A7773.jpg

Nice

[Hermes]

Nice

Danke

[Imola.ZHP]

I just realized I missed her 12th birthday!

Tuesday (03/03/15) I had to go to a funeral for a friend that went way too early (44 years old), so my mind just wasn't in the right place.

Also noticed a dent on the deck-lid this morning. When it rains, it pours.

[3ZHP]

Finished the first round of putting my ZHP Log Book together.
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[Vas]

Replaced the headlight lens gaskets.

[stephenkirsh]

Replaced the headlight lens gaskets.

How'd you do that? It was impossible when I tried. Gaskets didn't fit.

[SoCalZman]

Replaced the headlight lens gaskets.

+1. Mine were impossible to replace as well. The foam was much too thick. How'd you do it?

[Vas]

How'd you do that? It was impossible when I tried. Gaskets didn't fit.
Um it was super easy. Had no issues at all putting them in and the lenses went on without any effort at all.

Bought the gaskets from bmw. $17 a piece.

[Johnmadd]

Um it was super easy. Had no issues at all putting them in and the lenses went on without any effort at all.


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[Vas]

+1. Mine were impossible to replace as well. The foam was much too thick. How'd you do it?
Maybe the gaskets you guys got are different from the factory bmw ones? The old ones I removed were thin and the new ones were much thicker.

I removed the old ones, then peeled the sticky backing and installed them around the perimeter with my fingers. Then just put on the lenses and snapped the clips on. No trouble at all.

[SoCalZman]

Um it was super easy. Had no issues at all putting them in and the lenses went on without any effort at all.

Bought the gaskets from bmw. $17 a piece.

Can you give us the part numbers? Maybe BMW has been giving out the wrong gaskets to some of us.

[ELCID86]

updated all my idler and tensioners and the P/S pulley today. I had a metal water pump one ready to install, but the PO already had one on there.

[cakM3]

updated all my idler and tensioners and the P/S pulley today. I had a metal water pump one ready to install, but the PO already had one on there.

Awesome progress Shawn!! :thumbsup

Actually did this for my ZHP yesterday but seeing it was a very long day I'll post it today.... After 4 years of ownership I finally purchased a good set of "meet wheels" for my ZHP. These used to be Stuart's wheels so I knew they would be in near perfect shape. Emily (current owner) has maintained them and they were kept very clean when BP and I arrived to pick them up. I sealed the deal with Emily and after seeing these wheels in person, handed her the cash and packed them in my ZHP :)

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Here's how they looked in her living room where we picked them up...
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Now for all the snow to melt so I can mount these wheels :)


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[Vas]

Can you give us the part numbers? Maybe BMW has been giving out the wrong gaskets to some of us.
Sure thing.

Part number is 63-12-8-380-210. Headlight gasket. $17.64 per side

[SoCalZman]

Sure thing.

Part number is 63-12-8-380-210. Headlight gasket. $17.64 per side

Hmmm. That appears to be the same foam gasket I tried. The thing was so thick I couldn't push the lens back on. Not sure what you did. Come do mine. Lol.

[Vas]

Hmmm. That appears to be the same foam gasket I tried. The thing was so thick I couldn't push the lens back on. Not sure what you did. Come do mine. Lol.
That's strange.

[stephenkirsh]

Hmmm. That appears to be the same foam gasket I tried. The thing was so thick I couldn't push the lens back on. Not sure what you did. Come do mine. Lol.

Exact same problem here. Used OEM seals. Couldn't do it.

[GE Geoff]

New coils and pre-cat O2 sensors. Need to get her out of the garage tomorrow and see if she runs better.

Let me know how that goes, I've been contemplating new coils for a minute, already did the Pre-cat O2's


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[johnrando]

Had to replace my expansion tank today. Not happy as it was OEM and not more than 4 years old. It sprung a small leak. Thanks to William who gave me his old one so I can be functional while I get a new one online and not have to rush payment. While there I replaced my dirty air filter and the foam 'snorkel' piece for the air intake.

Oh. And happy upcoming birthday to Ness....mfg date 3/10/06

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[johnrando]

I just realized I missed her 12th birthday!

Tuesday (03/03/15) I had to go to a funeral for a friend that went way too early (44 years old), so my mind just wasn't in the right place.

Also noticed a dent on the deck-lid this morning. When it rains, it pours.
Happy belated birthday.

Nice JP.

Good get wstr, how much was the hard top if you don't mind me asking?

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[cakM3]

Interesting to see you having issues with your OEM Expansion tank John....

[wstr75]

John, it was $900 for hardtop, windscreen/carry bag, BMW ceiling hoist and hardtop wrapper bag. I am dropping the hardtop off at a paint shop to get it painted Silver Gray (Code A08) so hopefully it will look as good on my 2004 Silver Gray ZHP as this fellow's convertible: http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?8176-Allow-myself-to-introduce-myself

[WOLFN8TR]

I decided to get some new headlight lenses beings the OCD couldn't look at the old pitted ones anymore.
Got a new Bosch set from Khoalty for $80 shipped.

Bosch Headlight Lens- http://www.khoalty.com/headlight-lens-replacement.html (http://www.khoalty.com/headlight-lens-replacement.html)

Also got some Lamin-X 6% tinted protective film and new headlight cover strips.

Lamin-X http://www.ecstuning.com/ES2609115/

Left- http://www.ecstuning.com/ES173247/
Right- http://www.ecstuning.com/ES173248/

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[ELCID86]

Let me know how that goes, I've been contemplating new coils for a minute, already did the Pre-cat O2's


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Resolved my ruff runnin'

[UdubBadger]

Rear brakes/rotors on the E91 today


So am I crazy? Thought slotted rotors would point/spin the other way. Did ECS just mislabel these?

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Front of car is on the right side of the frame. These are not like Stoptechs where one just points the other way, the other side looked wrong too but L and R were stamped on the box and in ink on the rotor.


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[johnrando]

Hmmm, seems like they would Seth.

@Gary, looks great!

@wstr... that's a ridiculous price, nice find!

[UdubBadger]

Im doing fronts this week, I'll look at um and if they're all labeled that way I guess I'll run um that way. Probably easy to just switch um too I guess.


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[Rovert]

When I had slotted on my ZHP it was the same design all round as well. There was no change in brake feeling even in the rain with cold wet rotors coming onto an off ramp at speed.

I remounted my summers today. My winters saw not one day of snow. LOL.

[GE Geoff]

Resolved my ruff runnin'

Thanks Shawn! :thumbsup

[cakM3]

I decided to get some new headlight lenses beings the OCD couldn't look at the old pitted ones anymore.
Got a new Bosch set from Khoalty for $80 shipped.

Bosch Headlight Lens- http://www.khoalty.com/headlight-lens-replacement.html (http://www.khoalty.com/headlight-lens-replacement.html)

Also got some Lamin-X 6% tinted protective film and new headlight cover strips.

Lamin-X http://www.ecstuning.com/ES2609115/

Left- http://www.ecstuning.com/ES173247/
Right- http://www.ecstuning.com/ES173248/

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I guess I know what I will be getting for my M3 next Gary!!! Looks incredible!!! :thumbsup

[GE Geoff]

Well...Finished my CCV refresh with the cold climate system, cleaned the Fuel Injectors and changed the O-rings (man they were dirty), cleaned the Disa, ICV, and throttle body. Since I was a good boy and got all my chores done I finished the night with my new aFe install and all I can say is holy $h!t, man does she run like a bat outta hell now and sounds sick as can be. I made 4 or 5 passes on the 4 lane next to my house and was giggleing the whole way.
God I love my car!
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[cakM3]

awesome work Geoff! :thumbsup

[GE Geoff]

awesome work Geoff! :thumbsup

Thanks Charlie! Still gotta long way to go to catch up with you guys...Front end needs a total clean up. One step at a time I guess. :)

[cakM3]

Thanks Charlie! Still gotta long way to go to catch up with you guys...Front end needs a total clean up. One step at a time I guess. :)

What do you mean you got a long way to go??? I myself, have quite a lot to do before I can ever say my ZHP is now complete.... at the rate I keep getting distracted by upgrade acquisitions and modding/maintaining my M3, I will never be done ;) It's all about positive progress on our cars my friend! I enjoy seeing others making good progress on their cars as much as I love seeing progress being made to mine :thumbsup

[GE Geoff]

I decided to get some new headlight lenses beings the OCD couldn't look at the old pitted ones anymore.
Got a new Bosch set from Khoalty for $80 shipped.

Bosch Headlight Lens- http://www.khoalty.com/headlight-lens-replacement.html (http://www.khoalty.com/headlight-lens-replacement.html)

Also got some Lamin-X 6% tinted protective film and new headlight cover strips.

Lamin-X http://www.ecstuning.com/ES2609115/

Left- http://www.ecstuning.com/ES173247/
Right- http://www.ecstuning.com/ES173248/

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Looks Awesome Gary! I need new lenses badly... Oh the list is growning. :-)

[GE Geoff]

It's all about positive progress on our cars my friend!
Thanks for that man :) I look at Her and sometimes all I can see is what is wrong, but I am perfectionsist. LOL

[johnrando]

That's good stuff Geoff. I recently did much of that too, glad to hear it worked out. Just the CCV alone really helped my idle, as it was definitely an issue.

[GE Geoff]

That's good stuff Geoff. I recently did much of that too, glad to hear it worked out. Just the CCV alone really helped my idle, as it was definitely an issue.

Thanks JR, I don't ever want to the CCV again! What a PITA.
On a sour note: Installed the aFe last night and it ran fine, took it to the gym this morning and the SES came on- Womp Womp. :(

[az3579]

Rear brakes/rotors on the E91 today


So am I crazy? Thought slotted rotors would point/spin the other way. Did ECS just mislabel these?

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/08/634d71332451e61ac220bc6442a57f87.jpg

Front of car is on the right side of the frame. These are not like Stoptechs where one just points the other way, the other side looked wrong too but L and R were stamped on the box and in ink on the rotor.


GoingHAM mobile

It's not the direction of the slots that's important, it's the direction of the cooling vanes in the center of the rotor. As long as those are good, you have nothing to worry about.

If they're straight vaned (straight to the center of the rotor from the outside) then its orientation shouldn't matter. If the vanes don't go direction to the center of the rotor then it definitely matters.

[330i ZHP]

Finished building block. Forgot to take pics.

[UdubBadger]

It's not the direction of the slots that's important, it's the direction of the cooling vanes in the center of the rotor. As long as those are good, you have nothing to worry about.

If they're straight vaned (straight to the center of the rotor from the outside) then its orientation shouldn't matter. If the vanes don't go direction to the center of the rotor then it definitely matters.

Got it (I think)


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[WOLFN8TR]

@Gary, looks great!

I guess I know what I will be getting for my M3 next Gary!!! Looks incredible!!! :thumbsup


Looks Awesome Gary! I need new lenses badly... Oh the list is growning. :-)

Thanks Guys...:cheers

[330i ZHP]

Finished building block. http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/09/e15fb1971d8646b05147212b504b9629.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/09/ce09c43459da79c70ff7713aaefbe6d8.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/09/5668c4b31478686cc015053a9c0175b6.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/09/e2364183fabbdabea609b6f0bc1b14ab.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/09/c60f344fe14bf8d85a99fb639851f31b.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/09/131799987313d4da872fb3f00d360154.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/09/5ba5f3ff1fd1fc2a409e1094f58596ea.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/09/724040ab4a893a346192bd9d8e473331.jpg

[Hornung418]

What head gasket are you going to run to clear the piston tops? Looks like they rise a few tenths above the deck.

[oldzilla]

Doing the install this weekend.



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[NoVAphotog]

Gave her a much needed bath...

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[cakM3]

Gave her a much needed bath...

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so jelly........

[static667]

Gave her a much needed bath...

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Should have gotten off my lazy ass and done mine today.

[330i ZHP]

What head gasket are you going to run to clear the piston tops? Looks like they rise a few tenths above the deck.

They are .030 above deck and the Cometic MLS I have is .070

[Hornung418]

They are .030 above deck and the Cometic MLS I have is .070
Cool!

[Hermes]

Finished building block. http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/09/e15fb1971d8646b05147212b504b9629.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/09/ce09c43459da79c70ff7713aaefbe6d8.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/09/5668c4b31478686cc015053a9c0175b6.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/09/e2364183fabbdabea609b6f0bc1b14ab.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/09/c60f344fe14bf8d85a99fb639851f31b.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/09/131799987313d4da872fb3f00d360154.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/09/5ba5f3ff1fd1fc2a409e1094f58596ea.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/09/724040ab4a893a346192bd9d8e473331.jpg

So pretty!

This happened...

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Edit: ported E30 1.8 combustion chamber hemispherical head (yes I have a hemi, hehe...), Imagineering 287 intake/281 exhaust cam, Ireland rockers & dual valve springs, VAC adjustable cam gear

[GE Geoff]

Finished building block.

Looks Awesome Stuart!

[330i ZHP]

Very little progress tonight.

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[Hermes]

Very nice!

[330i ZHP]

I spent a ton of time trying to remember how all the timing chain stuff is installed. I am still baffled by the amount of play from side to side the timing idler pulley/sprocket has

[Hermes]

Well, you do have to remember that this is a 30 year old update of a 50 year old engine design

[Fenrir]

BOOM

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[Vas]

Smurf blue

[cakM3]

BOOM

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Lookin' good Ben! :thumbsup

[Fenrir]

Smurf blue
Heck yeah lol. I figured it would throw off the black in the engine bay a little. :)

Lookin' good Ben! :thumbsup
Thanks! I'm going to install them later today.

[330i ZHP]

Must bite tongue

[09mageec]

My performance kidneys came in from Turner this morning, so I gave the lower grill a re-spray which was much needed, and installed the kidneys. Going from chrome trimmed kidneys and not having angel eyes to what It looks like now makes me very happy!
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[Vas]

My performance kidneys came in from Turner this morning, so I gave the lower grill a re-spray which was much needed, and installed the kidneys. Going from chrome trimmed kidneys and not having angel eyes to what It looks like now makes me very happy!
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This looks great. Thumbs up.

[Imola.ZHP]

My performance kidneys came in from Turner this morning, so I gave the lower grill a re-spray which was much needed, and installed the kidneys. Going from chrome trimmed kidneys and not having angel eyes to what It looks like now makes me very happy!
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Very nice! We're almost twins.

[squashman702]

My performance kidneys came in from Turner this morning, so I gave the lower grill a re-spray which was much needed, and installed the kidneys. Going from chrome trimmed kidneys and not having angel eyes to what It looks like now makes me very happy!


I have the same setup- need to paint my lower grill bad though!

[Vas]

I have the same setup- need to paint my lower grill bad though!

When I did mine last summer, I removed the bumper.

[fredo]

I have the same setup- need to paint my lower grill bad though!

Another one here: IR, angel eyes, performance kidneys. BTW, my ZHP comes with 6MT / black leather and according to the stats 388 were made like that. :applause

[stephenkirsh]

What kind of paint do you guys use?

[wsmeyer]

+1 for taking the bumper off to get at it. I just replaced mine, $38 from local dealer.

[3ZHP]

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[GE Geoff]

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Get it Guy!!! nice job man.

[Fenrir]

Finished installing the Stett Intake Boot today. The fitment with the AFE is tight. Not much tighter than the OEM boot though. It's just stiffer so it won't flex as much as the oe boot. There is one fairly noticeable bend in the boot once installed but after refitting the oem boot, I noticed the bend was on the old one as well. The bend has zero noticeable issues in performance. The boot is well crafted and personally, I love the way it looks. Some people like all black engine bays. I have a TiAg car so I want some color somewhere lol. The car feels much better with the new boots. The throttle responds a little better and all of the tiny cracks causing vacuum leaks are gone.

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[GE Geoff]

Finished installing the Stett Intake Boot today. The fitment with the AFE is tight. Not much tighter than the OEM boot though. It's just stiffer so it won't flex as much as the oe boot. There is one fairly noticeable bend in the boot once installed but after refitting the oem boot, I noticed the bend was on the old one as well. The bend has zero noticeable issues in performance. The boot is well crafted and personally, I love the way it looks. Some people like all black engine bays. I have a TiAg car so I want some color somewhere lol. The car feels much better with the new boots. The throttle responds a little better and all of the tiny cracks causing vacuum leaks are gone.



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Nice Job Ben.

[cakM3]

Looks great Ben!
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[Fenrir]

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Thanks :0

Looks great Ben!
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Thanks Charlie. And thank you for putting the group buy together. I just got back form running around on the highway and wow this boot feels a lot better than the old one. The butt dyno is enjoying it.

[cakM3]

Thanks Charlie. And thank you for putting the group buy together. I just got back form running around on the highway and wow this boot feels a lot better than the old one. The butt dyno is enjoying it.

Glad to hear that Ben!!! If you don't mind I took your earlier post along with the install pics and ported them over to my review thread. Your boots got me thinking of using the same color for new radiator hoses for my ///M :)

[3ZHP]

Finished installing the Stett Intake Boot today. The fitment with the AFE is tight. Not much tighter than the OEM boot though. It's just stiffer so it won't flex as much as the oe boot. There is one fairly noticeable bend in the boot once installed but after refitting the oem boot, I noticed the bend was on the old one as well. The bend has zero noticeable issues in performance. The boot is well crafted and personally, I love the way it looks. Some people like all black engine bays. I have a TiAg car so I want some color somewhere lol. The car feels much better with the new boots. The throttle responds a little better and all of the tiny cracks causing vacuum leaks are gone.

Looks good, great job on a monster job!

[Fenrir]

Glad to hear that Ben!!! If you don't mind I took your earlier post along with the install pics and ported them over to my review thread. Your boots got me thinking of using the same color for new radiator hoses for my ///M :)
Good idea. I had totally forgotten about the review thread. And that sounds awesome! I really want the silicone radiator hoses now!

Looks good, great job on a monster job!
Thanks :). Took a bit of fiddling to get them on.

[fredo]

+1 for taking the bumper off to get at it. I just replaced mine, $38 from local dealer.

wsmeyer ... do you have the part number handy ? Also, did you replace the clips at the same time ?

[330i ZHP]

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Let the powder coating begin

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More assembly

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[Imola.ZHP]

Another one here: IR, angel eyes, performance kidneys. BTW, my ZHP comes with 6MT / black leather and according to the stats 388 were made like that. :applause

I wish my paint looked that good up front though. Most of my pictures have to be instagram'd to hide the imperfections :shift


What kind of paint do you guys use?

I masked it off with a TON of paper and blue painters tape and just plasti-dipped it. I typically take off my rear diffuser, tape off and plasti-dip my exhaust pipes once a year too, sure I could buy some black tips, but I typically just plasti-dip them at the same time as my wax cycle.

The first time I did it, before...
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...during...
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...after.
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[Vas]

wsmeyer ... do you have the part number handy ? Also, did you replace the clips at the same time ?
Why not paint it? I removed the bumper and took it apart, sanded them down and painted them with SEM Trim Black paint.

[cakM3]

Incredible work Stuart!

[fredo]

I'm just considering options at this moment. I didn't think about buying the part until wsmeyer mentioned about it.

[slater]

Finished installing the Stett Intake Boot today. The fitment with the AFE is tight. Not much tighter than the OEM boot though. It's just stiffer so it won't flex as much as the oe boot. There is one fairly noticeable bend in the boot once installed but after refitting the oem boot, I noticed the bend was on the old one as well. The bend has zero noticeable issues in performance. The boot is well crafted and personally, I love the way it looks. Some people like all black engine bays. I have a TiAg car so I want some color somewhere lol. The car feels much better with the new boots. The throttle responds a little better and all of the tiny cracks causing vacuum leaks are gone.

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thanks, ben. that is quite a kink there. i found with the OE boot (i have the aFe intake as well), if i rotated the upper boot piece counter-clockwise a little bit, the kink was less pronounced. i have also considered modifying the aFe heatshield/bracket to allow the entire unit to move forward a little.

peter

[330i ZHP]

Looks good Marcus

[ClimRox]

Drove my ZHP for the first time in several weeks since being on vacation! I appreciate it all over again after driving terrible rental cars for that time period. Plus, no transmission drips on the garage floor after a new pan gasket several weeks back. :cigar

[das boots]

I have been driving less my ZHP lately since she hit 140K. Have been using my newly acquired truck as my daily driver. Maybe its psychological that I would prevent further upticks on the mileage. Gives me shivers every time I think of high mileage.

[az3579]

Gives me shivers every time I think of high mileage.

I definitely get the shivers out of my 216k ZHP... every time I go for a backroads-carving blast. The joy can't be contained.

[slater]

I have been driving less my ZHP lately since she hit 140K. Have been using my newly acquired truck as my daily driver. Maybe its psychological that I would prevent further upticks on the mileage. Gives me shivers every time I think of high mileage.

lack of use is actually pretty horrendous for a car. they need to be used regularly (in addition to maintained regularly - this goes without saying here).

mileage is just a number, unless you are considering your ZHP as an investment (based on your stable in your signature, i would imagine that it's not :) ). drive it, maintain it, enjoy it! it's a tool.

peter

[Imola.ZHP]

Gearing up for brake and power steering fluid changes for the ZHP and the CRV. I almost fell for a $103 kit from ECS, but the wrench isn't the right size, catch cans can be made from plastic tubing and old OJ bottles and the pressurized fluid container can be replaced by the better half in the drivers seat with a 2x4 or two behind the brake pedal. I did buy a 9mm bleeder wrench from eBay for the ZHP. I need to check the CRV to see what size it is, I couldn't find it online. This is being brought on by recently replacing the front disc's and pads on the CRV and seeing some really dirty fluid. I haven't looked at the ZHP's, but I know it hasn't been changed since going out of extended maintenance, so it is way beyond due.

[NoVAphotog]

Gearing up for brake and power steering fluid changes for the ZHP and the CRV. I almost fell for a $103 kit from ECS, but the wrench isn't the right size, catch cans can be made from plastic tubing and old OJ bottles and the pressurized fluid container can be replaced by the better half in the drivers seat with a 2x4 or two behind the brake pedal. I did buy a 9mm bleeder wrench from eBay for the ZHP. I need to check the CRV to see what size it is, I couldn't find it online. This is being brought on by recently replacing the front disc's and pads on the CRV and seeing some really dirty fluid. I haven't looked at the ZHP's, but I know it hasn't been changed since going out of extended maintenance, so it is way beyond due.

Very nice. Has the actual P/S reservoir been replaced, if not, want to to look into that as well as it has a built in filter. Also, what year is your CRV?

[Imola.ZHP]

Very nice. Has the actual P/S reservoir been replaced, if not, want to to look into that as well as it has a built in filter. Also, what year is your CRV?

Thanks. For which car are you asking about the P/S reservoir being replaced? Neither of them have been, but should either of them be? The CRV is a 2007 EX-L Nav.

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Also, does anyone have the door vapor barrier part numbers handy? Passenger front has been leaking for over a year now, typically the car is in a garage everywhere it goes, work, school, home, but 4 days out of the month it has to sit outside at work and it has been raining nearly all 4 of those days this month. I'm ready to fix it permanently, tired of wet carpet on the passenger front floor.

[NoVAphotog]

Thanks. For which car are you asking about the P/S reservoir being replaced? Neither of them have been, but should either of them be? The CRV is a 2007 EX-L Nav.

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Also, does anyone have the door vapor barrier part numbers handy? Passenger front has been leaking for over a year now, typically the car is in a garage everywhere it goes, work, school, home, but 4 days out of the month it has to sit outside at work and it has been raining nearly all 4 of those days this month. I'm ready to fix it permanently, tired of wet carpet on the passenger front floor.

The ZHP, and I don't think it makes THAT big of a difference if the fluid is being changed regularly (but it can't hurt). If you are using a Premium ATF fluid, like Redline D4 ATF, I wouldn't worry about it now. Maybe later on down the road. It isn't mentioned in Mike Miller's Old School Guide, he just recommends the fluid every 30k.

And nice, we have a 2003. Love that car.

[Imola.ZHP]

The ZHP, and I don't think it makes THAT big of a difference if the fluid is being changed regularly (but it can't hurt). If you are using a Premium ATF fluid, like Redline D4 ATF, I wouldn't worry about it now. Maybe later on down the road. It isn't mentioned in Mike Miller's Old School Guide, he just recommends the fluid every 30k.

And nice, we have a 2003. Love that car.

Gotcha, thanks for the additional info, I'll check into it. Neither pumps are making any noises, its just on my list of things to do. If its ever been changed, it was changed at the dealer while still under normal or extended maintenance. I think that ended in 2009. We love the CRV too, better half purchased it new before we met. We were considering a 2015, but while we appreciate the new tech and safety features there are a few things its lacking that our 2007 has that have made it a deal-breaker. No car payments is nice too. Maybe the 5th gen will be worth another look, but rumor is the next Tiguan will have 3-rows, I hope the CRV doesn't go that route or else we will have to look at an RDX or some other alternative.

[Fenrir]

thanks, ben. that is quite a kink there. i found with the OE boot (i have the aFe intake as well), if i rotated the upper boot piece counter-clockwise a little bit, the kink was less pronounced. i have also considered modifying the aFe heatshield/bracket to allow the entire unit to move forward a little.

peter
I actually ended up doing almost the same thing. I just kept toying with the boot until the kink was a bit smaller. And very good idea with the AFE. I think I'll start looking at the heat shield as well. Heck, if it comes down to it, building another heat shield shouldn't be too difficult.

[Don Adolfo]

New shoes...4 X Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3s.

[das boots]

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[fredo]

New shoes...4 X Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3s.

Sounds great ! Michelin has $70 rebate in a VISA card until March 21st.