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

[Imola.ZHP]

^ looks great! I went through two of those and ended up going back to the original (non auto-dimming). I'm pretty sure it was something to do with how I used to have my old radar detector wired in... I should look into getting another one...

[Stu]

Went to take off my passenger door molding. Clip got stuck, and when it popped, snapped the moulding in half. Not happy nono

Thank goodness for used parts...I'm currently looking for one.

[mLuMaN83]

Went to take off my passenger door molding. Clip got stuck, and when it popped, snapped the moulding in half. Not happy nono

Thank goodness for used parts...I'm currently looking for one.

Ouch!

[Dave_B]

Started with this...

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb133/00h2itr/19DE042F-5C10-45C8-8F12-3B1BD5B0D910-12829-00000525D3C5F9CE_zpsea2bd7d8.jpg

Prior to the next picture... I spent 2 hours with the M.E.K. and Goo-Gone to get one stupid decal off of the car under the drivers tail light. What a *(&@(&^%$#@#(%)%*(#@$_@# But it looks WAY better now (stupid dealership sticker)

With my satisfaction I moved on to:

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb133/00h2itr/7DD86F23-214C-4029-A428-F490B2DD89F0-12829-00000525DC3883BD_zpsa2d70676.jpg

That pic will likely end up in the Cheap Mod thread.

[danewilson77]

Good work.

Williamsburg, VA, Droid DNA, Tapatalk

[echo46]

Nice work.

[alexandre]

Maintenance day yesterday!

Took a few coolant showers when draining block/rad/ET, flushed my nasty power steering ATF, replaced VANOS oil line/bolts/crush washers, replaced OFHG, replaced radiator, replaced alternator, replaced PS reservoir, re-clamped PS hoses.

While putting things back together, I snapped one of the bolts on the oil filter housing. FML. Just bought a bolt extractor kit. Gonna replace all 6 bolts.

Then, fill & bleed coolant with BMW Antifreeze, fill PS fluid with Redline D4, top up oil, and full wash.

I had coolant, ATF and 5W30 in my hair when I finished yesterday lol. The car enthusiast's hair gel!

[Avetiso]

Maintenance day yesterday!

Took a few coolant showers when draining block/rad/ET, flushed my nasty power steering ATF, replaced VANOS oil line/bolts/crush washers, replaced OFHG, replaced radiator, replaced alternator, replaced PS reservoir, re-clamped PS hoses.

While putting things back together, I snapped one of the bolts on the oil filter housing. FML. Just bought a bolt extractor kit. Gonna replace all 6 bolts.

Then, fill & bleed coolant with BMW Antifreeze, fill PS fluid with Redline D4, top up oil, and full wash.

I had coolant, ATF and 5W30 in my hair when I finished yesterday lol. The car enthusiast's hair gel!

Coolant and oil stains; the badge of glory.

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[Stu]

Ouch!

Yeah...pretty lame. This made me invest in a good trim removal kit. I've never had trouble removing this piece in the past, too. Gonna call bav auto recycling tomorrow, posted around in various forums in hopes I can find one.

Interesting design on the part, though; the exterior moulding seems to have about 5-6 nylon cords running through it. I'm guessing this gives it strength and rigidity for when it gets taken off?

I highly, highly, highly recommend everyone get this kit. It's on sale as well. Nobody ever mentions using non-marring trim removal pieces in disassembly, but after last night I realized why they're invaluable and necessary.

http://www.harborfreight.com/5-piece-auto-trim-and-molding-tool-set-67021.html

[Hermes]

I have added up my receipts from the last 4+ years, I have concluded that I easily have already spent more than my ZHP cost on it's window sticker ;)

[danewilson77]

I have added up my receipts from the last 4+ years, I have concluded that I easily have already spent more than my ZHP cost on it's window sticker ;)

Just on your ZHP?

[Hermes]

Just on your ZHP?

yup... already over $47k deep

car cost appx $25k in 2008, 1 owner lease return with 30,0xx miles

[Gramps05ZHP]

Well, not today, but for the month of Feb. I R&R'd rear dif input shaft seal, fuel filter, all brake rotors, pads, and sensors, new plugs, R&R'd new water pump, tensioner pulleys, and water pump, Installed new o-ring on coolant temp sensor, replaced coolant, brake fluid, rear dif fluid, oil & filter, cabin air and intake air filters, new wipers. For March, I'm prepping wheels, front and rear bumper covers for paint, removing steering wheel for new skin from Coby Wheel (ZHP Mafia Advertiser). I am in the market for new controls arms and bushings and all 4 - O2 sensors. I still have alot of work to do before spring, but I do love working on this car, it is so easy, things come apart like a logical man would think.

[brewer90]

I highly, highly, highly recommend everyone get this kit. It's on sale as well. Nobody ever mentions using non-marring trim removal pieces in disassembly, but after last night I realized why they're invaluable and necessary.

http://www.harborfreight.com/5-piece-auto-trim-and-molding-tool-set-67021.html

Thanks for the link. I'm about to gut the sound system in my car so I'll definitely be in need of trim tools. I was going there to buy a cheap router anyway so this is a bonus.

As for what I did today... The first time I attempted to do a diff and manual tranny fluid change three weeks ago I had a bum shoulder. I got the car up on jack stands but couldn't stand to hold my left arm up so I aborted. Now all is 90% better so I gave it another shot. Very easy job except for my floor jack. I ran the front tires up on rhino ramps and then jacked the rear up. However my jack seems to just stick in place and as I jack higher I can see the front wheels roll backwards on the ramps. I was trying to get the car perfectly level (the front wheels were in the garage which is an inch higher than the driveway) but when I did the fronts were halfway over the back lip of the ramps and I wasn't about to crawl under the car at that point. I noticed my front roller on the jack seems to be seized so I imagine that is the root of my problem. Redline 75W90 for the back and MTL for the tranny. The notchiness I was feeling in third and fourth gear are now gone. 68,722 on the odo.

[Hermes]

if you have time... try draining some and running part MTL and part 75/90 in the transmission. You'll like how it shifts ;)

[3ZHP]

Today I treated my ZHP with a great mountain ride, that was just under 150 miles and a max elevation of 2246 feet. Once the weather warms up, I need to spend some time hiking that fantastic state park I passed.

http://i591.photobucket.com/albums/ss351/3zhpguy/Tennessee/EarthCumberlandRun-1.gif

[Dave_B]

Nice drive! If your not far, check out the regional section. We are planning something similar in April.

[das boots]

The first time I attempted to do a diff and manual tranny fluid change three weeks ago I had a bum shoulder. I got the car up on jack stands but couldn't stand to hold my left arm up so I aborted.

Sounds like my right shoulder. I have a torn rotator cuff.......will be going under the knife soon......

@JP...I might need a hand to raise the front end and get the bumper off......will bring it to paint shop before I go under the knife.

[3ZHP]

Nice drive! If your not far, check out the regional section. We are planning something similar in April.

Thanks, I'm 3 hours west of Knoxville but, I'll keep an eye on it and decide when I have a better idea of the route.

[az3579]

Today I replaced my right-rear brake lining sensor. The light has been on ever since my suspension work was done and I didn't feel like fixing it in sub-freezing temperatures, so today being at 42 or so made the conditions right. Also finally filled my washer fluid tank after successfully "capping" off the hose that was fitted to replace the hose leading to the headlight washers. It's effectively a temporary headlight washer delete, until the FX-R retrofit can be done to the headlights so I could have highbeams again!

Finally back to a state of no error lights on the dash... until someone sits in my passenger seat, of course. :shifty

[Avetiso]

Got my license delete strip from BavAuto finally; front trims installed. The fitment on the Umnitza trims are perfect

[Dave_B]

Finally back to a state of no error lights on the dash... until someone sits in my passenger seat, of course. :shifty

Your not the only one brotha.

[Stu]

Called Bav Auto Recycling to get a side door trim in my color.

Apparently they don't record the color of car parts :facepalm Why even stock car body parts when you don't organize them by color??! That's the whole point of getting the part! I can get the primed trim piece for $50, but it'll be another $70 to paint it, and I don't wanna spend that money.

Silver Gray Metallic is one of the most popular E46 colors, yet it's damn hard to find anything that color. I've seen more rare colors than this on eBay. ><

This is a test of patience. I want the part now, and I can get the part in my color from BMW for $130; if I can save myself money and get it used for $50-60, then that's even better.

[Snowboardinwny]

Installed my Dynavin Android Stereo Navigation System in the xi today. Didn't get to play with it yet as I was wrapping up the install right before heading to work. May just temporarily swap this into the ZHP right before the reunion in may. It sounds incredible right out of the box, can't wait to start tweaking it!

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/s720x720/529753_723286288399_928466802_n.jpg

[Imola.ZHP]

^ I need that... I wish I could run iOS on it though...

[Snowboardinwny]

I'm happy with the android.

I also have the backup camera but will probably wait till it gets warmer out and I can work with the garage door open and not freeze my feet off. I still have to run the mic as well.

[Hermes]

I've been told the windows version has more functionality

[Snowboardinwny]

I can't comment on the functionality of the windows version. I have only had time to fiddle with the Dynavin on my lunch break. The touch screen is a bit slow, or at least when I want to use the home or back buttons on the Android screen. It can be frustrating. I'll have to read a manual or brows the internets, maybe I'm doing something wrong.

:Had some more time with it after work. It was running a lot smother. Seems like the smaller on screen buttons are harder to press but you just have to sorta massage them with the stylus. My impressions on the speed were much greater the 2nd time around tho.

[terraphantm]

Started to take apart my car to do the guibo. Noticed that one of the underbody plates was cracked, which immediately made me think that perhaps the turbulence off that was causing the vibration I felt.

Got to the point where I could get a decent view of the Guibo and... it looked brand new. Not even a little bit of cracking. So I put the car back together without the underbody panels and... it drives perfectly. So for now I stitched up the broken panel with zip ties and have a new one on order. So far everything is okay.

Now I have about $300 worth of driveshaft parts that I didn't need...

[BCAN]

Got it all nice and shiny, in preparation for a meet on Sunday. I finally figured out a way to keep my muffler shiny and clean without all the scrubbing. That's the only thing about the Dinan muffler, it gets really dirty really easily, but that's not a worry for me anymore :)

[danewilson77]

Got it all nice and shiny, in preparation for a meet on Sunday. I finally figured out a way to keep my muffler shiny and clean without all the scrubbing. That's the only thing about the Dinan muffler, it gets really dirty really easily, but that's not a worry for me anymore :)

Secret?

[Dave_B]

Was going to ask the same, care to share?

[BCAN]

At my local self-service car wash, the guy has buckets of some wheel cleaner and some nice brushes. I just put two and two together after months of not even thinking about it, the stuff took off dirt in three seconds that would have taken 45 minutes to get off with steel wool. So a strong wheel cleaner ought to do it.

[Snowboardinwny]

I like that idea, in going to try it next time I wash the ZHP.

[Ryans323i]

Secret?

Apparently. :(

[danewilson77]

No more wheel alignment tool needed!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/99183628-3488-4ec1-b931-f1022daeb265.jpg

[johnrando]

Nice Dane. Updated my project thread. Re-wrapped my SMG wheel plus new paddle shifters (longer, metallic black).

http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/johnrando/2013-03-08_11-26-42_641_zps6236c653.jpg

[danewilson77]

Nice Dane. Updated my project thread. Re-wrapped my SMG wheel plus new paddle shifters (longer, metallic black).

http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/johnrando/2013-03-08_11-26-42_641_zps6236c653.jpg

Beautiful

Sent from the HTC DNA, Williamsburg, VA and USA

[johnrando]

Thanks! I like the way it looks, just not positive on the "extra thick" version I ordered. William got one too, I'm sure he'll post a pic sometime. :foottap :)

[Avetiso]

I think it looks great. I have massive hands, so it would suit me.

[GMATT]

No more wheel alignment tool needed!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/99183628-3488-4ec1-b931-f1022daeb265.jpg

Such a stud! Lol!

Sent from my fancy telephone!

[danewilson77]

Such a stud! Lol!

Sent from my fancy telephone!

Ha!

Sent from the HTC DNA, Williamsburg, VA and USA

[Sockethead]

I drove my ZHP this week for the first time in a couple of months... it felt great. It's not as fast as the 135 or the X5 but it's smoother and more enjoyable to drive... Now I want to start modding it again... Going put Kpro's black Chrome CSL styles on it this weekend to see how it looks.

[alexandre]

I finally fixed my wipers thanks to this tutorial (http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=704507) (without the motor replacement part). They were not cycling properly. I was expecting this to be much harder, but it was actually pretty straightforward.

I also extracted the snapped bolt in my oil filter housing and cleaned up my engine bay. Picking up brake cleaner and loctite tomorrow to finish off the OFHG job with a clean engine.

[Dave_B]

I sent the DMV a check for a Vanity Plate

3PDLZHP

[cakM3]

updated in my projects thread....needless to say I like the new addition ;)

[kpro]

I bought the ZHP/Rob something really awesome, but can't tell because it's his birthday suprise, so I'm sure he will reveal tomorrow once he opens his bday card with the pics in it since it hasn't arrived yet :) Its coming from a fellow member of the mafia.

Bought the 1dirty5 custom Forgestar F14F wheels yesterday...I hope to have them in-time for the meet :) They gave me a 6-8 week wait, and I'm already anxious.

The X5 gets nothing, maybe more fuel...maybe.

[Sockethead]

Yea, the X5 already got its $9000 worth of new trans and oil leaks fixed

[johnrando]

The CSLs will look great I'm sure Rob. Looking forward to seeing what you/zhp got, very nice Kris. Happy Birthday Rob.

[Mtnman]

:jawdrop

Damn

[Sockethead]

Thanks John... I'm really excite thinking about what Kpro got me... trying not to think about it...:grooving

[zhpnsnv]

I will wash my car...........tomorrow! We are still in melt-mode up here.

[Sockethead]

Ok Kpro's wheels are definitley bad-ass on my ZHP! They seem to be the exact same offset as the style 135s. Amasingly, the stock BMW TMPS sensors work with my Hella system so I'm good to go.
The only thing I need now are spacers... It's much more obvious with these wheels for some reason.

BTW I finally identified these... they are Breyton Race GTR-S

Here are some pics... haven't gotten around to washing the car yet.

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp325/r_powell123/IMG_1207_zpse4d4d1ea.jpg

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp325/r_powell123/IMG_1206_zps4f2d17fe.jpg

[danewilson77]

I can feel it in me pluuuuuums.

[Mtnman]

I really like those rob! Looks great.

[Imola.ZHP]

Washed the Honda because if it rains tomorrow it can stay in the garage, I have to drive the BMW to work tho... I did take the wash mit and get the bird crap off of her real quick tho... I'll wash her at work tomorrow if its not raining...

[Crickett]

Ok Kpro's wheels are definitley bad-ass on my ZHP! They seem to be the exact same offset as the style 135s.
[ . . . ]
The only thing I need now are spacers... It's much more obvious with these wheels for some reason.

Whoo! Lookin' good! :roundel

But yeah, they definitely need to be spaced out a bit!

[Hornung418]

Got my self into a whole heap of trouble.

Started the day thinking I would be able to swap out some vacuum lines from beneath the manifold. I planned to maybe take two hours to do this. So I start off pretty strong going through the intake tract and pulling the DISA, ICV, TB and prepare to gain access to back side of the manifold. I then pulled the hoses for the CCV...and wouldn't you know it, that motherfucker has peanut butter all up in it.

7439

And to make matters worse, I couldn't reach the lower vac line and I had to pull the manifold. So I did a quick tear down and had the mani off in 2 hours (Checking on the dog every 15 minutes).

7440

7441

And tomorrow is Sunday! Fudge! But I've got a lot to do to the car, as far as doing my management swap, which requires rewiring my harness to accept the new pin outs of the MS43 DME and swapping in an entire MS43 harness. My month is about to get crazy.

My list of parts to order:

Cold Climate Crankcase Ventilation system
Manifold gaskets
Power steering pump reservoir and hoses
ATF DEX III
random nuts and bolts
Lower intake boot and Clips
wiper blades
Mtech 2 front fender wells
Mtech 2 brake ducts
Mtech 2 lower mesh
ZHP control arms
ZHP steering rack from the rackdoctor.com
Outer tie rods

The only good thing to come from this is that I don't have to bust my ass to do the rest of the maintenance...especially the CCVV - this will be cake with the manifold off.

Have a great weekend, I'm getting a freaking beer.

:ineedabeer

[danewilson77]

Great work Justin. Plan to clean up the crankcase?

Sent from the HTC DNA, Williamsburg, VA and USA

[Hornung418]

Well I am going to try. The last time I had it off, I didn't have much time to clean up the gunk and road grime. Hopefully tomorrow will be available for working on the headers and labeling the current harness and comparing it to the new harness so I can make a quick(er) install.

I opened the junction box and was surprised to see how it is all laid out. It's just a mess of spaghetti with little holes for the tentacles to come out. I'm going to find that making the harness for the pedal is going to be the toughest. Everything else should just fall into place.

Oh, and I fucked up and bent my fuel rail slightly trying to remove it from the manifold. Done it three times and this time I bent it. Has me scared, but I'm not too concerned about it since there are four screws holding it tightly to the manifold.

Deuces.

[Avetiso]

You deserve a beer.

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[cakM3]

Awesome work so far Justin! :ineedabeer Damn....I wouldn't attempt doing something like this by myself....knowing me, I'd probably break something :blink

[az3579]

Damn, that's exactly what I'm afraid of seeing. I pulled my filler cap yesterday to add oil and lo and behold; yellowy shit all over the filler hole despite having done a long drive from Charlie's place to home. Not good...

[M0nk3y]

No more wheel alignment tool needed!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/99183628-3488-4ec1-b931-f1022daeb265.jpg

Good choice. I'm absolutely in love with my studs. So worth the money.

@John - after you drive with the wheel you'll like the thick version. My Z's steering wheel looks about that thickness. Kinda odd to say it, but it installs confidence when I grasp it


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[330i ZHP]

no news yet on Rob's gift?

And Happy Birthday

[terraphantm]

Good choice. I'm absolutely in love with my studs. So worth the money.

@John - after you drive with the wheel you'll like the thick version. My Z's steering wheel looks about that thickness. Kinda odd to say it, but it installs confidence when I grasp it


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Do you know how to adjust the parking brake with studs installed?

[M0nk3y]

Do you know how to adjust the parking brake with studs installed?

Hope it doesn't require adjustment. LOL

But seriously, just probably remove a stud (via 2 nut method) and do standard operating procedure.

[terraphantm]

^ I was under the impression that the red loctite would make that pretty much impossible. Without heat anyway, which would likely damage the bearing.

[M0nk3y]

^ I was under the impression that the red loctite would make that pretty much impossible. Without heat anyway, which would likely damage the bearing.

The 2 (acting like a jamnut) nuts should do that trick. That with a breaker bar will take it right out.

If not, a quick torch should soften.

[Hermes]

just use a wheel chock... parking brakes are for losers ;)

[Sockethead]

The 2 (acting like a jamnut) nuts should do that trick. That with a breaker bar will take it right out.

If not, a quick torch should soften.

The ones Dane got have an allen key in the end... looks like TMS..

[Sockethead]

no news yet on Rob's gift?

And Happy Birthday

Gee... now why would you of all people be asking that question? :scratchinghead

I was going to wait and see if it got here in one piece before posting after looking at that makeshift shipping box LOL. :blink

If I had known, I would of done a day trip down there and picked it up person so we could shoot the shit too.

Yes everyone... Kpro is the most awesome GF/Fiancé ever... she bought me Stewert's LSD for my birthday! AANNDD, yesterday she gave me the wheels and tires off her 135. I friggin love this girl!
:headbang:roundel:drool:happyspidey

[johnrando]

Thanks Monk. I know what you mean.
@Rob, those wheels do look good. As you said, will be much better with spacers.
@Justin, def have a beer on us. Hope it goes well.

EDIT: Just saw your bday post. AWESOME!

[danewilson77]

^ I was under the impression that the red loctite would make that pretty much impossible. Without heat anyway, which would likely damage the bearing.


The 2 (acting like a jamnut) nuts should do that trick. That with a breaker bar will take it right out.

If not, a quick torch should soften.

Why would using blue loctite be detrimental? I understand the red 271 is permanent, and the blue 242 (what I used) is NOT permanent, but shouldn't the blue (along with 10ft-lbs of torque), be more than enough to keep the fastener from coming out? In addition to that the temp spec's, torque spec's, etc...are nearly identical.

With the amount of clamping force applied to whole assembly, I wouldn't think it would ever move, without any Loctite applied at all.

[Hornung418]

Damn Rob! Glad you're getting two wheel drive!

From a GS3, this was sent.

[danewilson77]

The ones Dane got have an allen key in the end... looks like TMS..

Yep. They also included the two jam nuts, I believe to facilitate removal if necessary.

[M0nk3y]

The ones Dane got have an allen key in the end... looks like TMS..

I have Vorshlag Studs that have the same allen key, but they won't come out with an allen key...it is really only for simple installation


Why would using blue loctite be detrimental? I understand the red 271 is permanent, and the blue 242 (what I used) is NOT permanent, but shouldn't the blue (along with 10ft-lbs of torque), be more than enough to keep the fastener from coming out? In addition to that the temp spec's, torque spec's, etc...are nearly identical.

With the amount of clamping force applied to whole assembly, I wouldn't think it would ever move, without any Loctite applied at all.

I used red 271. I didn't want them backing out what-so ever, especially when on the track or autox


You'll be fine Dane. I used red 271 and went to 30 ft-lbs (what Vorshlag wanted). Each stud is different on installation. Bimmerworld studs tell you to dry torque to 40 ft-lbs w/out and don't use any loctite.

[danewilson77]

It sucks they didn't have that info on the page with the studs! I looked everywhere.

[danewilson77]

I picked up a Red 271 (and another blue 242) today, but I'm just going to stay with blue, to facilitate bearing/hub maintenance in the future.

[Mtnman]

Gee... now why would you of all people be asking that question? :scratchinghead

I was going to wait and see if it got here in one piece before posting after looking at that makeshift shipping box LOL. :blink

If I had known, I would of done a day trip down there and picked it up person so we could shoot the shit too.

Yes everyone... Kpro is the most awesome GF/Fiancé ever... she bought me Stewert's LSD for my birthday! AANNDD, yesterday she gave me the wheels and tires off her 135. I friggin love this girl!
:headbang:roundel:drool:happyspidey

Holy shit! Congrats rob, and good on ya kristen! Thats one hell of a birthday present. Rob, you better be rubbing feet every night and serving breakfast in bed after a gift like that!

Happy birthday.

[MrMaico]

No more wheel alignment tool needed!

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/99183628-3488-4ec1-b931-f1022daeb265.jpg

Looks good Dane! Can I ask what size you got and where at? 75mm? I've been thinking about getting a set to make wheel install easier but I wonder if the 75mm will stick out too far on a stock 135 wheel and look weird? I could just get 45's but I like the look of the bulletnose on a 75. 60mm would probably be just right but they're hard to find.

Yours look just right........on your BBSs.

[danewilson77]

75mm setup from Bimmerworld.

http://store.bimmerworld.com/bimmerworld-wheel-stud-package-p1350.aspx

And these...

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/Mutekiwheellugs.jpg

[zhpnsnv]

Did some much needed cleaning.

Icky poo:
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/11/e9eherat.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/11/ama7edut.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/11/asyja9es.jpg

Finally get to use my new hoses:
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/11/5yhagutu.jpg

Interior icky poo and discoloration on red leather already:
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/11/ununysyt.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/11/vepy7ery.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/11/avejupyg.jpg

This stuff rocks:
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/11/aga2yty4.jpg

Results:
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/11/2ugu2adu.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/11/eje2atub.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/11/regyza2y.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/11/remesu3y.jpg

Then a joyride:
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/11/y8udu4ez.jpg
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[cakM3]

Bought my ZHP a new steering wheel ;)

[pyreguy]

Installed some DEPO RCR tails. I'm not super happy with the color difference between the insides and outsides, so they will be temporary until I can swing some OEM ones.

http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae342/pyreguy/9DD8ACA0-BDEC-4B26-A596-4EE0F2509288-8252-00000E7F10A6AC63.jpg

[Rovert]

My DEPO ones never did that.....I guess it's all about quality control.

[pyreguy]

It's probably something that not too many people will even notice, so I'm not worried about it. I'm more annoyed at the large DEPO stamp in the corner than the color. I find it a bit tacky. Sometimes I forget how anal I am about things.

For instance, yesterday I also put my factory white fog lights back in because one of my yellow ones burned out and I don't feel like ordering a replacement yet. Now I don't like the pale yellow color they are. Meh.. I will get around to putting the yellow bulbs back in.

[johnrando]

Looking good Marc!

[330i ZHP]

Rob - I have shipped a few diffs using that method. It is insured with FedEX

I am guessing you will have it Monday or Tuesday (depending on when it left/leaves Chevy Chase)

[Sockethead]

Rob - I have shipped a few diffs using that method. It is insured with FedEX

I am guessing you will have it Monday or Tuesday (depending on when it left/leaves Chevy Chase)

Cool! I'm having my neighbor sign for it... I'm pretty excited! All I have to do is find the time to install it... Not looking forward to doing it on the ground but it'll be worth it!

[Avetiso]

Dane's reset tool made it here on Friday around noon. I was home, and no effort was made to deliver; All I got was a "We Missed You" card. Soooo I will be resetting my SRS light tomorrow to test whether it was my wiring harness that was throwing the light in the first place.

[330i ZHP]

I have done it in my garage each time on the ground - and by myself each time - I have done the dead lift while trying to bolt in...and used a jack...the best result was using a trans jack.

If I had known you were willing to come down I would have said lets install it here.

I sent it with one 6 spd output flange - you will need one of yours if 6 spd...if yours is auto then you should be ok with the 2 output flanges currently installed...they pop right out with a slight pop.

I dont have the tracking number in front of me - but if you can find out if it is still at the FedEX/Kinko's location - then I can try to go get it and you can come down...or bring it down at some point

[cakM3]

Wheel studs look good Dane! :thumbsup

[Sockethead]

I have done it in my garage each time on the ground - and by myself each time - I have done the dead lift while trying to bolt in...and used a jack...the best result was using a trans jack.

If I had known you were willing to come down I would have said lets install it here.

I sent it with one 6 spd output flange - you will need one of yours if 6 spd...if yours is auto then you should be ok with the 2 output flanges currently installed...they pop right out with a slight pop.

I dont have the tracking number in front of me - but if you can find out if it is still at the FedEX/Kinko's location - then I can try to go get it and you can come down...or bring it down at some point




That would be great! I'll take you up on that! I'm sure you know all of the shortcuts after doing it a few times....Yep, I got a 6 speed....

[cakM3]

I know you will love the new diff Rob! Glad you were able to get this awesome item! :thumbsup

[BCS_ZHP]

Preston & I installed a used Dinan Throttle Body on his car, added new upper & lower boots, and cleaned the ICV. Noticeably more power, he really needs a custom tune now to account for his better air flow (AFE CAI & Dinan TB) and exhaust (Magnaflow catback), then I think it will really rock. Installed new whiter & brighter foglight bulbs on mama's x5, she's quite happy with it. Installed a BMW Performance CF strut bar on my car, spent well over an hour custom grinding and shaping that little positive battery terminal connector to get it just right. Then installed my old AC Schnitzer aluminum strut bar on my son's car. Washed mama's ZHP conv, installed her summer wheels (135s), ready for her to stop racking up so many miles on the x5. She's rolled 7K miles since mid Nov, the good news is her conv probably saw less than 500 miles in that same 4 months.

[JupiterBMW]

Lots of good stuff going on with everyone's cars... Sounds awesome! I will be post whoring the HELL out of this thread when I get home...

But for today, I bought my car a 10th birthday present, Dinan intake. :)

[Avetiso]

Lots of good stuff going on with everyone's cars... Sounds awesome! I will be post whoring the HELL out of this thread when I get home...

But for today, I bought my car a 10th birthday present, Dinan intake. :)

Can't wait

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[HokieZHP]

Preston & I installed a used Dinan Throttle Body on his car, added new upper & lower boots, and cleaned the ICV. Noticeably more power, he really needs a custom tune now to account for his better air flow (AFE CAI & Dinan TB) and exhaust (Magnaflow catback), then I think it will really rock. Installed new whiter & brighter foglight bulbs on mama's x5, she's quite happy with it. Installed a BMW Performance CF strut bar on my car, spent well over an hour custom grinding and shaping that little positive battery terminal connector to get it just right. Then installed my old AC Schnitzer aluminum strut bar on my son's car. Washed mama's ZHP conv, installed her summer wheels (135s), ready for her to stop racking up so many miles on the x5. She's rolled 7K miles since mid Nov, the good news is her conv probably saw less than 500 miles in that same 4 months.

Does the throttle body really make that much of a difference on the ZHP? I've heard it's mostly for the 325 but if it's big gains for the ZHP I may look into one

[JupiterBMW]

Preston & I installed a used Dinan Throttle Body on his car, added new upper & lower boots, and cleaned the ICV. Noticeably more power, he really needs a custom tune now to account for his better air flow (AFE CAI & Dinan TB) and exhaust (Magnaflow catback), then I think it will really rock. Installed new whiter & brighter foglight bulbs on mama's x5, she's quite happy with it. Installed a BMW Performance CF strut bar on my car, spent well over an hour custom grinding and shaping that little positive battery terminal connector to get it just right. Then installed my old AC Schnitzer aluminum strut bar on my son's car. Washed mama's ZHP conv, installed her summer wheels (135s), ready for her to stop racking up so many miles on the x5. She's rolled 7K miles since mid Nov, the good news is her conv probably saw less than 500 miles in that same 4 months.

Ahhh, so YOU'RE the one that swiped Stu's throttle body a while back, eh? Bummer, I was really looking pick it up! Also curious if that is what you attribute the gains to, I'm still really interested in getting one for my car...

[Hermes]

Does the throttle body really make that much of a difference on the ZHP? I've heard it's mostly for the 325 but if it's big gains for the ZHP I may look into one

no big gains for a ZHP, it's only a slightly larger bore

[Dave_B]

I tinkered with some Plasti-Dip...

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb133/00h2itr/E6B46C0D-E375-40D4-B7D0-36679121AD49-21194-0000088ECE030C3F_zps64b1a158.jpg

[Sockethead]

no big gains for a ZHP, it's only a slightly larger bore
I have the Dinian throttle boday along with their stage 3 software and intake... I barely noticed a difference

[BCS_ZHP]

On the Dinan TB, the butt dyno tells me there's a difference, haven't had a chance to get it on a dyno yet. After the Magnaflow catback was installed and everything else stock, the car dyno'ed at 203.5 HP & 206 ft-lbs. Preston wants to get his custom tune before going back on the dyno, we're discussing which tune right now but he's leaning toward Active Autowerks. I did stop by and talk to Reese at our local authorized Dinan dealer, he said the combination of the better flowing exhaust, the AFE CAI, the TB, and a custom tune should yield about a 20-25 HP gain at the wheel. He also estimated the already installed exhaust probably accounts for 5-6 hp of that gain, so we're expect 15+ more HP after tuning.

For those in the DC area, the Dinan dealer in Fairfax is owned/run by Reese, he's been there over 25 years, I found him to be a very decent guy. He obviously sells Dinan products but doesn't push them on you exclusively, I.e., he doesn't bad mouth other's aftermarket items. He made a comment that the AFE CAI was a good one and also that a full catback system would breathe better than what he offers for the e46 (just a Dinan performance muffler because you're still going through the 2 stock resonators which are restrictive). He said the Dinan TB is 9-10% more air flow than stock, that doesn't equate to the same % of HP gain, but if you tune it you will maximize your overall benefit. He recommended their Stage 3 SW upgrade but again didn't push it, he said others offer comparable tunes.

And no Jon, I didn't buy Stuart's TB, was too late. This one came out of San Antonio. I thought that I felt enough difference that I found another one this weekend. Not sure which car I'll install it on, but wanted to grab it since they come up so rarely.

[Ryans323i]

Installed some DEPO RCR tails. I'm not super happy with the color difference between the insides and outsides, so they will be temporary until I can swing some OEM ones.

http://i986.photobucket.com/albums/ae342/pyreguy/9DD8ACA0-BDEC-4B26-A596-4EE0F2509288-8252-00000E7F10A6AC63.jpg

Great to see you around, Lance!


Wheel studs look good Dane! :thumbsup

+100. Really love those, and they're so functional.



I tinkered with some Plasti-Dip...

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb133/00h2itr/E6B46C0D-E375-40D4-B7D0-36679121AD49-21194-0000088ECE030C3F_zps64b1a158.jpg

Looks great!

[johnrando]

Dane's reset tool made it here on Friday around noon. I was home, and no effort was made to deliver; All I got was a "We Missed You" card. Soooo I will be resetting my SRS light tomorrow to test whether it was my wiring harness that was throwing the light in the first place.

Ah, the SRS reset tool is in CA? Send it down here before you send it back to Dane. I'll PM both of you.
@Bruce, nice set of work there. Pics of the bar install?
@Dave, the letters look good.

[danewilson77]

Ah, the SRS reset tool is in CA? Send it down here before you send it back to Dane. I'll PM both of you.
@Bruce, nice set of work there. Pics of the bar install?
@Dave, the letters look good.

Sounds good.

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[Torxuvin]

:roundel I finally was able to drop the ZHP off today at the dealership where my dad works. Getting the front resprayed, the side mirror cover painted and installed, and recovering the driver seat bolsters. I'm pretty excited. I will pick it up on Friday.

[Sockethead]

On the Dinan TB, the butt dyno tells me there's a difference, haven't had a chance to get it on a dyno yet. After the Magnaflow catback was installed and everything else stock, the car dyno'ed at 203.5 HP &amp; 206 ft-lbs. Preston wants to get his custom tune before going back on the dyno, we're discussing which tune right now but he's leaning toward Active Autowerks. I did stop by and talk to Reese at our local authorized Dinan dealer, he said the combination of the better flowing exhaust, the AFE CAI, the TB, and a custom tune should yield about a 20-25 HP gain at the wheel. He also estimated the already installed exhaust probably accounts for 5-6 hp of that gain, so we're expect 15+ more HP after tuning.

For those in the DC area, the Dinan dealer in Fairfax is owned/run by Reese, he's been there over 25 years, I found him to be a very decent guy. He obviously sells Dinan products but doesn't push them on you exclusively, I.e., he doesn't bad mouth other's aftermarket items. He made a comment that the AFE CAI was a good one and also that a full catback system would breathe better than what he offers for the e46 (just a Dinan performance muffler because you're still going through the 2 stock resonators which are restrictive). He said the Dinan TB is 9-10% more air flow than stock, that doesn't equate to the same % of HP gain, but if you tune it you will maximize your overall benefit. He recommended their Stage 3 SW upgrade but again didn't push it, he said others offer comparable tunes.

And no Jon, I didn't buy Stuart's TB, was too late. This one came out of San Antonio. I thought that I felt enough difference that I found another one this weekend. Not sure which car I'll install it on, but wanted to grab it since they come up so rarely.

Hmm... Mine dyno'd at 190 very disappointing maybe I'll get better results once I get rid of the ZHP exhaust system

[das boots]

Just received my March issue of Roundel. On page 58, my M3 is featured in the background of the 2002 tii to the right side at the Jack Cavanaugh Clean Car Contest in Shelter Island.

[johnrando]

:chuck

[Ryans323i]

:roundel I finally was able to drop the ZHP off today at the dealership where my dad works. Getting the front resprayed, the side mirror cover painted and installed, and recovering the driver seat bolsters. I'm pretty excited. I will pick it up on Friday.

Great to hear. This was everything you were wanting to get handled!

[Torxuvin]

Great to hear. This was everything you were wanting to get handled!

Yep. *happy dance* I've only been trying to find a nice weather week since December to get it done. I hope the work is going to be quality. They did a pretty good job when they resprayed the front bumper on my M3.

[alexandre]

Yep. *happy dance* I've only been trying to find a nice weather week since December to get it done. I hope the work is going to be quality. They did a pretty good job when they resprayed the front bumper on my M3.

I'm curious how the bolster job turns out... Post pics when you get the car back :)

[danewilson77]

.....................................and recovering the driver seat bolsters. I'm pretty excited. I will pick it up on Friday.

Very interested in the details (Cost, location, quality) behind this facet.

[Torxuvin]

I'm curious how the bolster job turns out... Post pics when you get the car back :)


Very interested in the details (Cost, location, quality) behind this facet.

Yeah, me too, The (Acura) dealership's interior people have done a really good job for me in the past matching dye for leather seats and trim. We'll see how well they do in regard to the alcantara. I am pretty sure they do work for most of the dealerships in that area, including the BMW one right down the street. I will keep you guys updated.

[BCS_ZHP]

Hmm... Mine dyno'd at 190 very disappointing maybe I'll get better results once I get rid of the ZHP exhaust system

Rob,
A question - is the Dinan SW upgrade a one time deal or lifetime of the car? I would think after installing an aftermarket catback system, you'll definitely change the back pressure and so the SW will likely need an update. Just thinking out loud here.

[Torxuvin]

Rob,
A question - is the Dinan SW upgrade a one time deal or lifetime of the car? I would think after installing an aftermarket catback system, you'll definitely change the back pressure and so the SW will likely need an update. Just thinking out loud here.

Not sure about the zhp specifically, but the dinan tune on my M3 was tied to the vin. I was able to get it reflashed on for 50$ after one of the BMW software recalls was done.

[johnrando]

Hmmm. Would a UUC TSE3 install warrant a reflash? Guess I could check w/AA, but I wouldn't think so, as the engine computers should adjust, right?

[Rovert]

Hmm... Mine dyno'd at 190 very disappointing maybe I'll get better results once I get rid of the ZHP exhaust system

Comparing numbers at a single dyno should only be for comparing a baseline with your car against modifications. My car has been on three dynos and all of them with varying results. Sometimes they don't correct it and sometimes they do. When you run a baseline you stick to those settings and have them replicated when you're back next with approximately the same weather.

I've been told a single 3" catback would yield extra power. I'm still new/learning how pipe sizes affect power.....what a science!!

[Hornung418]

I've been told a single 3" catback would yield extra power. I'm still new/learning how pipe sizes affect power.....what a science!!
It's all about the merge. After the headers you want the 2.05" pipe to merge into a big single (3-4"). The pinch point is what creates the scavenging that will further increase the effectiveness of catless headers. All of that velocity is joined together and the pulse of the exhaust should mesh together at the merge and you get MOAR POWAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! After the merge, you can do whatever you want. It's all about sound after that.

[Avetiso]

Reset my airbag today. Hoping it doesn't come back.

[zhp43867]

Reset my airbag today. Hoping it doesn't come back.

I got a light once from moisture. I cleared it and it never came back. Here's to hoping you have the same luck! :hi

[johnrando]

Reset my airbag today. Hoping it doesn't come back.

Nice. Resetting mine next! :biggrin I accidentally set mine off when I had an issue with the ribbon cable swapping out clock springs. Got a new clock spring so I wouldn't have to deal with a potential cable issue.

[Dave_B]

My SRS light decided to just shut off today.

Plasti-Dip letters didn't come out NEARLY what the spoiler did. I think I'll be re-doing those, this time with more patience and thinner coats.

[Rovert]

Yeah the trick is not to coat what you're painting in one go. I make sure every coat looks like more of a splatter of fine dust. I'll just keep doing it until it's coated slowly. Also for the letters are small so you want fine spray. Heat up your plastidip with a microwave heat pack or hot water. The warmer the paint the finer the spray. Small letters can't afford large droplets. I get the paint so it's mildly hot to the touch but warmer than just warm.

Water boils at 100C and freezes at 0C so I try to get the paint to 45-50C.

[cakM3]

I got a Gruppe M CAI today :cool

[wsmeyer]

I got a Gruppe M CAI today :cool

Those are awesome looking. Will look nice with the new seats too!

[Dave_B]

Yeah the trick is not to coat what you're painting in one go. I make sure every coat looks like more of a splatter of fine dust. I'll just keep doing it until it's coated slowly. Also for the letters are small so you want fine spray. Heat up your plastidip with a microwave heat pack or hot water. The warmer the paint the finer the spray. Small letters can't afford large droplets. I get the paint so it's mildly hot to the touch but warmer than just warm.

Water boils at 100C and freezes at 0C so I try to get the paint to 45-50C.

Thanks Trevor, I'll keep that in mind.

I did leave it in the sun to warm up a bit. But likely not enough.

[Avetiso]

I want to dip my car orange. What do you guys think?

EDIT: Yuck, just saw their shades of orange. Screw that.

[nike001]

I officially have enough monies saved up for a big mod! My PayPal $$ transfer to my bank account leaves me with enough now so that I'll have a decent bit left after I make the order.

Looking to order in about a week or two...:roundel

[Dave_B]

I want to dip my car orange. What do you guys think?

EDIT: Yuck, just saw their shades of orange. Screw that.

Keep in mind, you can plasti-dip whatever part you want, and then paint regular spray paint over top of the Plasti-Dip. It serves as a barrier and is just as easy to come back off. :)

[Avetiso]

Keep in mind, you can plasti-dip whatever part you want, and then paint regular spray paint over top of the Plasti-Dip. It serves as a barrier and is just as easy to come back off. :)
I want something similar to the orange on the new M3's.

[GMATT]

Gee... now why would you of all people be asking that question? :scratchinghead

I was going to wait and see if it got here in one piece before posting after looking at that makeshift shipping box LOL. :blink

If I had known, I would of done a day trip down there and picked it up person so we could shoot the shit too.

Yes everyone... Kpro is the most awesome GF/Fianc&#233; ever... she bought me Stewert's LSD for my birthday! AANNDD, yesterday she gave me the wheels and tires off her 135. I friggin love this girl!
:headbang:roundel:drool:happyspidey

Damn, so happy for you.
...but I could use that lsd at the track :(:)

Sent from my fancy telephone!

[Dave_B]

I want something similar to the orange on the new M3's.

http://www.plastidip.com/home_solutions/Create_Your_Color_Kit

[Rovert]

I officially have enough monies saved up for a big mod! My PayPal $$ transfer to my bank account leaves me with enough now so that I'll have a decent bit left after I make the order.

Looking to order in about a week or two...:roundel

Love your snow pic Dalton...LOL. There must be a story.....you don't get snow packed in your wheels just driving forward. :P

[BRGcoopahS]

Did my first ever oil change. Yes I'm a noob at fixing cars.

[nike001]

Love your snow pic Dalton...LOL. There must be a story.....you don't get snow packed in your wheels just driving forward. :P
:dunno











:devilish

[cakM3]

Those are awesome looking. Will look nice with the new seats too!

Yeah I was thinking the same thing....should be interesting!!! :thumbsup Thanks!

[gammagoblin]

Some basic maintenance and upgrades today. Oil change prior to moving. Moving to NYC so bye bye to any DIY needing more than a few tools or a jack. And hello more car insurance money. Cannot give up the ZHP though!

Also some cosmetic updates with new headlight lenses and seals, new shift knob, new center console and cup holder, and bypassed the passenger seat sensor (I had the airbag light issue). Washed car. WOW do headlight lenses make the car look like a million bucks, and my old ones weren't even that bad. I got the ones from Khoalty. They are definitely not OEM and really need the new foam seals as the old seals are much thinner due to age and the very very slightly off shape off the new ones will not make a seal on them. Honestly was not too impressed with the fitment but they are on there and all the clamps are down, hopefully as the foam settles the lens edges will sink right in. We'll see how it holds up in rain.

[Sockethead]

Damn, so happy for you.
...but I could use that lsd at the track :(:)
Heh, well...that's the idea LOL

[johnrando]

Did my first ever oil change. Yes I'm a noob at fixing cars.

So you gotta start somewhere. Congrats!

[cakM3]

A doctor, still in his scrubs, was at the dealer where I do major service and he saw my ZHP and offered to buy it today. I declined because I am not giving her up....not to anyone :)

That's what I did for my ZHP today :thumbsup

[mLuMaN83]

7 quarts of oil and an oil filter. Still trying to figure out what I am supposed to do with it all...

[Avetiso]

A doctor, still in his scrubs, was at the dealer where I do major service and he saw my ZHP and offered to buy it today. I declined because I am not giving her up....not to anyone :)

That's what I did for my ZHP today :thumbsup

Virtual hats off to you sir.

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[Hermes]

I want something similar to the orange on the new M3's.

Fire is meh...

Valencia and Colorado are cool.

Inka is the GOAT!

[cakM3]

Virtual hats off to you sir.

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Thank you sir :thumbsup

[Dave_B]

Interesting Charlie. Glad to hear ya kept her.

[cakM3]

Interesting Charlie. Glad to hear ya kept her.

Thanks Dave...yeah, doesn't matter how much is offered....I know what I have and wouldn't sell her for anything. Love being part of a rare crowd :thumbsup

[DublDee]

Washed polished and waxed it her last night, and now I'm scared to take it out of the garage and get it all dirty! We still have a lot of snow here, but hopefully it will be gone soon.

[Ryans323i]

Ok Kpro's wheels are definitley bad-ass on my ZHP! They seem to be the exact same offset as the style 135s. Amasingly, the stock BMW TMPS sensors work with my Hella system so I'm good to go.
The only thing I need now are spacers... It's much more obvious with these wheels for some reason.

BTW I finally identified these... they are Breyton Race GTR-S

Here are some pics... haven't gotten around to washing the car yet.

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp325/r_powell123/IMG_1207_zpse4d4d1ea.jpg

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp325/r_powell123/IMG_1206_zps4f2d17fe.jpg

They look great!

[Sockethead]

They look great!

I'm pretty happy. I have 15 mm spacers for the front and 10mm for the back on order. Kpro is giving me the stud kit for her car. I'll post pics after I get them on

[M0nk3y]

I'm pretty happy. I have 15 mm spacers for the front and 10mm for the back on order. Kpro is giving me the stud kit for her car. I'll post pics after I get them on

What size mm studs are they?

Per Vorshlag, they say you can only go up to a 12mm studs on 75mm studs.

[Sockethead]

What size mm studs are they?

Per Vorshlag, they say you can only go up to a 12mm studs on 75mm studs.

I haven't measured yet but was thinking the same thing...the PO bought them so they've been laying in a box on the shelf for the last year

[330i ZHP]

The FedEX package for Kristen and Rob was delivered today at 9am - have you guys had a chance to inspect the package and diff yet?

[danewilson77]

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/4df44412-9631-4838-8c1e-10210554ac80.jpg

[Mtnman]

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/4df44412-9631-4838-8c1e-10210554ac80.jpg

Valve stem caps?

[danewilson77]

Valve stem caps?

Yep. Right from PureMS.

The devil's in the details.

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[Hermes]

do you have a set of 5 wheels or are you still rocking the donut in the trunk?

[cakM3]

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/4df44412-9631-4838-8c1e-10210554ac80.jpg

Very nice Dane! :thumbsup

[Sockethead]

The FedEX package for Kristen and Rob was delivered today at 9am - have you guys had a chance to inspect the package and diff yet?
It looks good! everything in 1 piece Nice pack job... I never would of though of the plastic ties...

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp325/r_powell123/IMG_1223_zps2f0dc31f.jpg



Sweet! Thanks Kpro!

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp325/r_powell123/IMG_1224_zps83f4d532.jpg

[Hermes]

:drool

I want some limited slip in my life...

[cakM3]

It looks good! everything in 1 piece Nice pack job... I never would of though of the plastic ties...


Sweet! Thanks Kpro!

Very nice Rob! Glad the diff went to an awesome home! :thumbsup


:drool

I want some limited slip in my life...

Get an ///M JP...;)

[M0nk3y]

:drool

I want some limited slip in my life...

Indeed. We know what the next action needs to be :)


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[Hermes]

but Carl won't sell me the E28 w/S38B38 or the E9 CSL :(

edit: I will actually have a 3.91 LSD for the 2002 once Tony pulls it from his car. He's installing a 3.45 LSD in his 02

[johnrando]

Very cool on the diff.

@Dane, really liking those caps. I have M caps on mine but not nearly as cool as that.

[330i ZHP]

I am glad that it arrived in great condition - looking forward to your review

[330i ZHP]

alright folks - one more big item(s) to go - Brembo BBK...

[mLuMaN83]

Well something happened to my drivers door handle today. I got out of the car, which I left running, to run inside to grab my take-out Chinese food, and when I returned to the car, my door handle would not open the door. Went around to the passenger side and of course, locked. Tried the trunk... locked. So I'm all "WTF do I do NOW! Dammit!"

Call for somebody to come over with my spare key while I look at my running car outside. Got the key, doesnt unlock. Tried the key in the drivers door and doesnt work. Last fit ditch effort I try using the key to get into the trunk. Success! I crawl through the car and off I go.

I need to pull the panel off in the morning to have a look see whats going on with the cable. It opens from the inside but not the outside.

Crazy evening.

[Sockethead]

I am glad that it arrived in great condition - looking forward to your review

Will do... Hopefully I'll find the time to install before we get married...

[Hornung418]

Laying in bed trying to sleep...lightbulb goes off.

When I pulled the manifold I plugged the intake ports with a single paper towel/hole to keep the dirt and debris out. Well friends, many of you east coasters may have gotten some rain today...and the open slats in the hood are sitting right over ports 4, 5 and 6.

So its 10:30 and I'm outside trying to find a way to remove the water that has completely flooded the 5th cylinder and partially filled 4 and 6.

I can't do it tonight so I've set the microfilter housing temporarily back in place to keep the elements out as best as I can.

I'm going to vomit. Any negatives to letting rain water sit in my cylinders for a short period of time? Gotta get to it tomorrow afternoon :(

Any tips aside from pulling the spark plugs and sucking the water out? Can't crank over because the oil return lines are open. What about water passing by the piston rings? Is water fine enough to do so? :help

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[mLuMaN83]

I dont want to steer you in the wrong direction and I may be wrong but I've heard that cranking the car without the plugs in will shoot the water out. Ghetto junkyard knowledge.

[Hornung418]

Yeah that was my initial plan, but everything is unhooked as I'm in the middle of replacing my CCV. Oil would go everywhere with out the return line in place, right?

From a GS3, this was sent.

[mLuMaN83]

Not sure...

:dunno

[Sockethead]

I'd take out the plug and suck the water out with a mighty vac vacuum punmp and a piece of clear tubing so you can see what you;re sucking out....

[Hermes]

hopefully the intake valves were closed on a few of those cylinders so it won't reach the combustion chamber.

Don't turn the crank, just pull the plugs and suck out as much as you can. Make sure to also siphon whatever is sitting in the intake port on the valves. The rest will burn off when you fire it up next.

[mLuMaN83]

hopefully the intake valves were closed on a few of those cylinders so it won't reach the combustion chamber.

Don't turn the crank, just pull the plugs and suck out as much as you can. Make sure to also siphon whatever is sitting in the intake port on the valves. The rest will burn off when you fire it up next.

Sounds like a better idea.

[BRGcoopahS]

So you gotta start somewhere. Congrats!

Thanks! I did the plugs a week ago as well. This is my first car where I plan on doing all the work. Unless its something ridiculous.

edit: unrelated... I notice when I wash my car, the passenger front rim has alot more brake dust than the drivers front. Why would that be?

[illirep]

I ordered her some new BMW Performance front rotors. I guess I'll post again when I get around to installing them.

[Ryans323i]

It looks good! everything in 1 piece Nice pack job... I never would of though of the plastic ties...

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Sweet! Thanks Kpro!

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Sweetest packaging job ever!
And yes, you're so lucky to have a girl like Kris! Congrats on the LSD. Hope you let me drive it again, once it's installed. Purdy please!


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Complete Bossness.

@Justing: Dang, bro. Sounds like you've gotten some good advice, hope things go ok.

[Hermes]

the headers facing up came from an early E21 and will be installed on my late model

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[Hornung418]

Well if the valves in ports 2 and 4 are open, then the rest of the ports are closed....hoping I dodged a bullet. Did have some water in my #5 and #6 spark plug wells - so I got a sponge and sliced it into long strips and sponged it up.

I taped over the ports and installed the cover and the micro filter housing. Now I just need to order all of this shit so I can get it installed asap.

From a GS3, this was sent.

[mLuMaN83]

Fixed outside door handle linkage and changed the oil. She's purring smooth once again.

[Sockethead]

the headers facing up came from an early E21 and will be installed on my late model

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/F2C8C7D1-43B9-4783-B1B4-4E030495D075-441-000000E1719E3806.jpg

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Old school long tube headers: :drool

[Sockethead]

Well if the valves in ports 2 and 4 are open, then the rest of the ports are closed....hoping I dodged a bullet. Did have some water in my #5 and #6 spark plug wells - so I got a sponge and sliced it into long strips and sponged it up.

I taped over the ports and installed the cover and the micro filter housing. Now I just need to order all of this shit so I can get it installed asap.

From a GS3, this was sent.
I hope everything works... You've pu a lot of time and effort in that car...

[midlandtech]

I hope everything works... You've pu a lot of time and effort in that car...

+1... He may be addicted

[Hornung418]

Yeah Bruce has mentioned the idea of returning to stock and selling. Buying a ZHP in it's place...but I just love my car too much.

From a GS3, this was sent.

[Ryans323i]

Yeah Bruce has mentioned the idea of returning to stock and selling. Buying a ZHP in it's place...but I just love my car too much.

From a GS3, this was sent.

And then there's the money part.....

[Hornung418]

He has one in mind that he can probably work down to $9.5k.

From a GS3, this was sent.

[Avetiso]

Go for it Justin. You can retrofit your new pc into it.

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[Sockethead]

He has one in mind that he can probably work down to $9.5k.

Boy, that makes it a little tougher, eh? That's a tough decision... start all over with a new car but it's a ZHP or continue on your present car that you now have an intimate relationship with LOL

[Hermes]

I feel for you Justin. My buddy here in town is in the same boat right now with his E30. Dump more money into the eta or sell it and buy our other friends Diamondschwarz/black leather, M-Tech 5MT convertible

[Torxuvin]

*Update*

Heard from Dad today about the status of the ZHP. The paint has been completed. He says it looks really good. New side mirror cover is done and installed. We are currently waiting on the Alcantara to arrive from California. Apparently they sent off a sample from my bolsters to match it. They are going to remove the seat, take it to their shop. Recover it and then re-install. Projected pick up date has been moved to Monday.

[Dave_B]

Can't wait for pics/details on this.

:thumbup:

[nike001]

Mirror delete mod.

With the help of Mother Nature

7464
7465


.. And with the help of this box. Box came off a residential sidewall because of wind and an oncoming car hit it into me
7466


As far as I can see: new fender, new mirror assembly, scuffed windshield &amp; driver window, bent shadow line, and scuffed pillar. Can't tell what's gonna happen to my door.

Shit. Not what I need right now. Carfax WAS clean..

[Tnhl1989]

Totally sucks man! So hard to find silvergrey car parts now a days too :(

[Sockethead]

aww dude that sucks... especially when it's something dumb and out of your control like that....

[Ryans323i]

Dayum, that really sucks Dalton.

[Hornung418]

Sorry to see Dalton. Just claim insurance and see if you can get M3 mirrors...

From a GS3, this was sent.

[johnrando]

Ow. I can't see why a side mirror issue would go on a carfax tho, but what do I know 'bout dem things?

[Gordo_GT]

Dalton, there will be a CarFax record only if the shop doing the repairs reports it. Not all shops report it though.

This was before:
7467

This was during:
7468

This was after:
7469

[Tnhl1989]

Cleaned up "Wulf" :)

[nike001]

Thanks everybody


Sorry to see Dalton. Just claim insurance and see if you can get M3 mirrors...

From a GS3, this was sent.

I went to the body shop that's a part of the BMW dealership I work for and am having their manager write up an estimate. From there I'll see what route I go. Hyder said the same thing about getting M3 mirrors lol but IMO, they look out of place on our cars since we don't have the beefier fenders like the M3 does.

[Imola.ZHP]

Thinking about washing her and removing the roof rack for awhile, I like to change it up...

I keep trying to order some new splitters from DTM-SPEC.NET, but they won't send me my password for their site, I might have to make a phone call I guess...

[Avetiso]

Washed and detailed yesterday. Had a smile on my face the whole time. Is that weird?

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[Rovert]

So Dalton...F recycling now? LOL Hope it gets all better soon enough and better than new. Think of it....worse things can happen! This can be fixed with a little hard earned cash.

[nike001]

Yeah too bad I don't have that much cash ATM. Idk why this had to happen to me..

I was just about to pull the trigger on a catback that I've been saving for. Good thing I didn't. I guess that $$ will be going towards this fix..

[cakM3]

Today I received and mounted my new steering wheel in the ZHP :thumbsup

[Rovert]

Charlie was your old steering wheel nasty?

[Hermes]

Charlie was your old steering wheel nasty?

I don't think so, but the new one is sweet!

[Johal E32]

Yeah too bad I don't have that much cash ATM. Idk why this had to happen to me..

I was just about to pull the trigger on a catback that I've been saving for. Good thing I didn't. I guess that $$ will be going towards this fix..

Won't your insurance cover that?

I have State-Farm. I think its like a $100 deductible I have to pay if my car gets hit by any road debris and they will fix it. My Dad's old E39s front end was raped by a cement truck on the highway one time, and the insurance replaced the front bumper and resprayed the hood and fenders as well.

[nike001]

All I know is that I have a $500 deductible. I'm going to have to call and inquire about my situation, since there was nothing I could've done to avoid it.. and it's not like I was in an accident or was texting or something and ran into a tree.

I have a line up on a mirror so far. If anyone spots a fender LMK..

[3ZHP]

Check what your insurance covers, acts of nature are covered at 100% with some


Yeah too bad I don't have that much cash ATM. Idk why this had to happen to me..

I was just about to pull the trigger on a catback that I've been saving for. Good thing I didn't. I guess that $$ will be going towards this fix..

[Johal E32]

All I know is that I have a $500 deductible. I'm going to have to call and inquire about my situation, since there was nothing I could've done to avoid it.. and it's not like I was in an accident or was texting or something and ran into a tree.

I have a line up on a mirror so far. If anyone spots a fender LMK..


Check what your insurance coves, acts of nature are covered at 100% with some

This. Find out, hopefully they will take care of your car and pay the bill.

[nike001]

My parents are old school. So they believe even calling them about this is bad. They've just told me to pay it on my own instead of claim it and get a hike in rates and have to pay my $500 deficit I too. I'll have to call tomorrow and find out.

Hopefully I have some sort of coverage for this sort of thing. Will report back tomorrow. Thanks fellas!

[cakM3]

Mirror delete mod.

With the help of Mother Nature...

As far as I can see: new fender, new mirror assembly, scuffed windshield &amp; driver window, bent shadow line, and scuffed pillar. Can't tell what's gonna happen to my door.

Shit. Not what I need right now. Carfax WAS clean..

Damn Dalton.....so sorry to hear! I know how it feels to have damage on the body of the car...:/ I have similar damages to my front driver's side fender and driver's front door...

[Ryans323i]

My parents are old school. So they believe even calling them about this is bad. They've just told me to pay it on my own instead of claim it and get a hike in rates and have to pay my $500 deficit I too. I'll have to call tomorrow and find out.

Hopefully I have some sort of coverage for this sort of thing. Will report back tomorrow. Thanks fellas!

If you have a brick and mortar insurance company, get yourself down there and talk with an agent. Tell them what happened and discuss your options. Sometimes parents don't know everything, and an insurance company can't hike the rates just by telling them what happened. They might cover everything, no deductible, or it may still be best to pay out of pocket. But having all the correct info will help you make the right decision. Shitty shit happens, but you're mature enough to handle it on your own and not just listen your parents. :)

[Sockethead]

That shouldn't affect your rates since it was basically an act of god. I hit a deer and totaled my car years back and it didn't affect my rates at all. I think it's call comprehensive

[danewilson77]

Justin got into two wrecks, after just getting his license.

Rates did not go up.

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[nike001]

Thanks all! I'm going to try and stop by after work today.. Or at least call him.


Shitty shit happens, but you're mature enough to handle it on your own and not just listen your parents. :)

This. At the end of the day it's my policy &amp; my car, so I'm ultimately the one who has to deal with it.

My quote from BMW was $1,200, and I know I don't have that much just laying around.

[danewilson77]

Thanks all! I'm going to try and stop by after work today.. Or at least call him.



This. At the end of the day it's my policy &amp;amp; my car, so I'm ultimately the one who has to deal with it.

My quote from BMW was $1,200, and I know I don't have that much just laying around.

Understand.

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[nike001]

Just found out my deductible is $750 too. Sucks because I was under the impression that it was $500, and I thought that was bad enough!

[cakM3]

ouch!

[Rovert]

Can you somehow lower your deductible if you haven't put in a claim? ;)

In Canada, my deductible for comprehensive is $300. Windshields are $100 to replace too!

[Mtnman]

Dalton. I hope you have talked with your insurance agent. Two years ago i hit a landscaping block in the road and it was covered. I did have to pay deductible, but my rates did NOT go up. The reason they say it that if the object is MOVING its an act of god or unavoidable. like Rob with his deer above, or anything else that is not stationary. Definitely talk to your agent. Sucks to hear. (also, lots of the above are right. many policies will have different deductibles for comprehensive vs collision. Unfortunately at that time mine were both 500. now my comp is $100 or something really low. Good luck.

D

[ryankokesh]

Well, the other day I realized the phase was backwards on my sub... yeah, Imma idiot. :facepalm

So now with the two new mid-bass infinitys in the front doors and the sub it sounds incredible. I think that's all I'll be doing to the sound system!

[wsmeyer]

Thanks all! I'm going to try and stop by after work today.. Or at least call him.

This. At the end of the day it's my policy &amp; my car, so I'm ultimately the one who has to deal with it.

My quote from BMW was $1,200, and I know I don't have that much just laying around.

I'll tell you what the right answer is. It's the one YOU come to after objectively weighing all your options.

I kind of doubt one "act of god" type claim would raise your rates, but who's to say you won't have another, possibly larger one in the near future?

IMO you need to know how much it's going to cost for you to get it repaired yourself to make a decision. That would mean checking a glass shop to see if the windows can be polished out, price of a used mirror assembly, and the bodyshop work.

Compare that to the $750 + an insurance claim.

[Sockethead]

What size mm studs are they?

Per Vorshlag, they say you can only go up to a 12mm studs on 75mm studs.

Yep! I need longer studs... Kpro's are 75mm. I'm going to install them on her car when she gets her new wheels.

Thanks for the tip on Vorshlag... their studs were over a $1 per cheaper than Turner. That adds up quick when I'm ordering 20 of 'em

[static667]

Bought parts to make a vacuum smoke leak detector, if that tells y'all anything...

Sent from my yet to be hacked GS3.

[Avetiso]

Woah, grats to me on 500 posts?

[Fender215]

Well, the other day I realized the phase was backwards on my sub... yeah, Imma idiot. :facepalm

So now with the two new mid-bass infinitys in the front doors and the sub it sounds incredible. I think that's all I'll be doing to the sound system!

Hey ryan, could you pls send me details of your sound system setup? Though I haven't had too much time to play around with it (mainly been enjoying the awesome sounds of the car) I'm not impressed with the stock Harmon Kardon's...they seem to lack midrange dynamics (only controls I see are for treble and bass) and the treble isn't exactly crisp.

Maybe BMW stereos just aren't great in general, been riding in a friends '10 X5 and it doesn't even come close to the Nakamichi or Mark Levinson sound systems in the Lexus.

[PHZ]

Hey ryan, could you pls send me details of your sound system setup? Though I haven't had too much time to play around with it (mainly been enjoying the awesome sounds of the car) I'm not impressed with the stock Harmon Kardon's...they seem to lack midrange dynamics (only controls I see are for treble and bass) and the treble isn't exactly crisp.

Maybe BMW stereos just aren't great in general, been riding in a friends '10 X5 and it doesn't even come close to the Nakamichi or Mark Levinson sound systems in the Lexus.

Yes, I'd like info on a non Bsw upgrade as well :)

[nike001]

ouch!


Can you somehow lower your deductible if you haven't put in a claim? ;)

In Canada, my deductible for comprehensive is $300. Windshields are $100 to replace too!

I thought my deductible was $500, my step-father swore it was $750, and my mom looked at my papers... it's $1,000. Lmao my life.


Dalton. I hope you have talked with your insurance agent. Two years ago i hit a landscaping block in the road and it was covered. I did have to pay deductible, but my rates did NOT go up. The reason they say it that if the object is MOVING its an act of god or unavoidable. like Rob with his deer above, or anything else that is not stationary. Definitely talk to your agent. Sucks to hear. (also, lots of the above are right. many policies will have different deductibles for comprehensive vs collision. Unfortunately at that time mine were both 500. now my comp is $100 or something really low. Good luck.

D

My mother spoke with him, because she gets antsy for answers and jumps the gun before I get the chance. I have to wait for her to get home to get what the agent said. A new mirror assembly is $360+ and with my employee discount, it's still $260+. I found a used Imola Red one for $175 shipped.

I'm hoping that I can get some help at the body shop and they can just quick spray the mirror cover when they do my fender after I sand it down and prep it.

[Tnhl1989]

I thought my deductible was $500, my step-father swore it was $750, and my mom looked at my papers... it's $1,000. Lmao my life.



My mother spoke with him, because she gets antsy for answers and jumps the gun before I get the chance. I have to wait for her to get home to get what the agent said. A new mirror assembly is $360+ and with my employee discount, it's still $260+. I found a used Imola Red one for $175 shipped.

I'm hoping that I can get some help at the body shop and they can just quick spray the mirror cover when they do my fender after I sand it down and prep it.

Totally sucks man that your deductible is $1000. I just lowered the crap out of my insurance and figured out the tricks that they had regarding insurance since I was in the accident a few months ago. It really doesn't cost that much more to better coverage. Plus I just did the snapshot thing with Progressive so that lowered my insurance a good amount more. Good luck to you bro!

[johnrando]

I had my deductible at $1000, figuring I only drive 8K miles/year, but freak accidents do happen. A $1K deductible proportionately does not lower your rates all that much, so you might want to look at $500 again just to validate. Definitely sounds like you'll be paying this one out of pocket?

Oh, forgot to mention... bought a black, used custom rear seat over made for a coupe, just in case the dog needs to ride in the car. Also good for picking up my sandy kids from the beach and not getting sand all over my car.

[nike001]

Definitely sounds like you'll be paying this one out of pocket?


Yup. Already purchased a mirror.

[midlandtech]

Hey ryan, could you pls send me details of your sound system setup? Though I haven't had too much time to play around with it (mainly been enjoying the awesome sounds of the car) I'm not impressed with the stock Harmon Kardon's...they seem to lack midrange dynamics (only controls I see are for treble and bass) and the treble isn't exactly crisp.

Maybe BMW stereos just aren't great in general, been riding in a friends '10 X5 and it doesn't even come close to the Nakamichi or Mark Levinson sound systems in the Lexus.

Ditto... Interested in the door speakers used

[Avetiso]

Yes, I'd like info on a non Bsw upgrade as well :)

+1

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[zhp43867]

I should have a fully upgraded (stealth) sound system ready for the ZHP Mafia meet!

I don't mean to steal Ryan's thunder, but the biggest bang for your buck upgrades are in the front midbass and tweeter. The stock midrange driver is one of the best in the system. The Infinity Kappa 6.5s fit very well and offer a noticeable upgrade in kick over the stock midbass!

[terraphantm]

I had my deductible at $1000, figuring I only drive 8K miles/year, but freak accidents do happen. A $1K deductible proportionately does not lower your rates all that much, so you might want to look at $500 again just to validate. Definitely sounds like you'll be paying this one out of pocket?

Oh, forgot to mention... bought a black, used custom rear seat over made for a coupe, just in case the dog needs to ride in the car. Also good for picking up my sandy kids from the beach and not getting sand all over my car.

At least for us younger drivers, $500 vs $1k makes a pretty big difference for the premium. For my family it was something like 25% iirc.

What we did was set the comprehensive deductible to $100 and collision to $1000. The comprehensive barely increased our rates, and the freak occurrences are what I'm worried about anyway.

[johnrando]

I'm not one of those "younger drivers", lol. But I like that idea.

[terraphantm]

I'm not one of those "younger drivers", lol. But I like that idea.

When I said "us" I meant people like myself and Dalton

[nike001]

Yeah, I need to change my deductible. I'll be out probably $600+ after all this

(Which is a lot of money to me)

[midlandtech]

I should have a fully upgraded (stealth) sound system ready for the ZHP Mafia meet!

I don't mean to steal Ryan's thunder, but the biggest bang for your buck upgrades are in the front midbass and tweeter. The stock midrange driver is one of the best in the system. The Infinity Kappa 6.5s fit very well and offer a noticeable upgrade in kick over the stock midbass!

Shallow mount or regular sized basket? Also did you used the factory crossover and just plug byte speakers in or did you use the kappa component crossover?

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[330i ZHP]

Nike - I might have my old black zhp sedan mirrors - I can look around if your interested

if i have them - you pay shipping and they are yours

[johnrando]

When I said "us" I meant people like myself and Dalton

yeah, I knew you weren't talking about me. but I'm young at heart. :)

[Hermes]

I might be coming up to Orange County today to check out a shorty sporty for my brother. This is now E38 #4 that has been seriously considered. Black/black, 104k miles

[zhp43867]

Shallow mount or regular sized basket? Also did you used the factory crossover and just plug byte speakers in or did you use the kappa component crossover?

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If you leave the stock amplifier (what I'd recommend to start) leave the stock crossover.

The slim basket version fits with no problem, as does the 5.25" regular with an adapter. The 6.5" fits, but from my memory it is pretty tight if you buy the regular basket version. It looks like the slim basket version is only sound as a coaxial now though.

I didn't use the tweeter so I can't comment, I'm not sure that it's as good as the woofer.

[AtomicZHP]

Oil change and air filter

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[Johal E32]

Changed both of the air filters on Dad's E39 M5 the other day. I hoped to see an mpg increase, but it actually went down, LOL. Stupid heavy right foot..

The new Mann filters are made in Mexico, and the old were ones were from Germany.. :shifty