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

[Fenrir]

You could kiss me but do it in the other thread you started. :rofl
Rofl >_<

[johnrando]

Congrats Joop. I didn't realize you got an M3. Very exciting!

[kakashi169]

No one else except fanatics in this forum would care about the rarity and beauty of these.

I believe these are the last pair of BNIB OEM BMW Performance Carbon Fiber Splitters in the world (maybe).


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[Sockethead]

Hah!! Yeah I felt like an idiot... What's worse is the thing has to go to the dealer this morning for brakes...

At least I live in a warm climate so I can drive around with the windows down all day. :)


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Lol an X5 will make you paranoid for every little noise/smell

[Vas]

Oil on the maf sensor is never a good thing

[JupiterBMW]

From what I've been reading, I personally think aftermarket oiled intakes tend to kill E46 MAFs, at least on the non-M's.


Hmm... Ya know. The issue didn't start until I dropped that other filter onto it now that I think about it. And it's bolted directly onto the maf... And suddenly this all makes sense.... I could kiss you...... But that'd be weird....
Just my $0.02, however I don't think oiled intake filters kill the MAF. I think OVERoiled intake filters can kill your MAF. That being said, get some MAF cleaner (not Brakleen or Carb cleaner, purpose built MAF cleaner) and try that. If/when you oil the intake filter, just do it lightly, only enough to cover it, no need to oversaturate.


Congrats Joop. I didn't realize you got an M3. Very exciting!
Thank you sir! I had a whole "unicorn hunting" thread going, lots of details in there. Pics coming soon... She gets on the transport tomorrow.


No one else except fanatics in this forum would care about the rarity and beauty of these.

I believe these are the last pair of BNIB OEM BMW Performance Carbon Fiber Splitters in the world (maybe).
Wow, very cool. I'd hate to know what they cost you, especially considering the fitment/quality of the replica ones out of Belgium are pretty damn good. They look beautiful though!


Lol an X5 will make you paranoid for every little noise/smell
Tell me about it... :shift

[JupiterBMW]

Dropped the X off at the dealer today for some scheduled service. The rear brake pads kicked the light on recently, but I pushed my Service Advisor a little, and hopefully I'll get new pads and rotors all the way around. After the last service bill, he SHOULD do me that much... We'll see. Also getting the brake fluid completely flushed and bled, and new cabin air filters.

On a crappy note, they won't install the brake pads that I got from Ray, so I'll have to do the brakes AGAIN when I get it back, but then I'll have a brand new set of OEM pads to sell. No biggie I suppose. :thumbsup

[Fenrir]

Just my $0.02, however I don't think oiled intake filters kill the MAF. I think OVERoiled intake filters can kill your MAF. That being said, get some MAF cleaner (not Brakleen or Carb cleaner, purpose built MAF cleaner) and try that. If/when you oil the intake filter, just do it lightly, only enough to cover it, no need to oversaturate.


Thank you sir! I had a whole "unicorn hunting" thread going, lots of details in there. Pics coming soon... She gets on the transport tomorrow.


Wow, very cool. I'd hate to know what they cost you, especially considering the fitment/quality of the replica ones out of Belgium are pretty damn good. They look beautiful though!


Tell me about it... :shift
Thanks Jupe. And gratz on the M!!

[johnrando]

No one else except fanatics in this forum would care about the rarity and beauty of these.

I believe these are the last pair of BNIB OEM BMW Performance Carbon Fiber Splitters in the world (maybe).


18775

Whoa, where did you find those!!!!?????

[Imola.ZHP]

First of all, congrats to John on the purchase of the e90 M3, just checked out the thread, what a ride. A double M household, congrats to you and your family!

Knocked one layer or dirt off the ZHP at a carwash today, I needed to kill a little time and needed to get some bird poo off of my clear coat. She still needs hand-washed but of course the weather is calling for more rain. I honestly don't think I've been able to hand wash the car this YEAR. I've been hitting up the car wash (not automatic of course) every now and then to remove anything on the clear coat and or salt from the bit of ice and snow we have had. I also went through my first aid kit in the car, dumped anything that looked old and suspicious, replaced with new. If you guys don't have one, there is a decent 90pc one on Amazon for $16. I bought one for the CR-V which prompted me to go through the older one in the ZHP. I added a few more things to both than what were in there before, a recent recertification in first aid, CPR and AED prompted purchasing one for the CRV.

I'm on the edge of ordering vapor barriers for the passenger side doors on the ZHP, also having an odd issue with the stereo. Sometimes when I hit a bump all the speakers in the drivers front door go out. Hit another bump and they all come back on. Anyone experience that before? If so, I'd love to hear where you found the problem, if not, if you have any suggestions where to start checking connections I'd love to have some advice. I also have fresh brake fluid to put in the car at some point this week or weekend while at work. I just need the better half to come sit in the car and work the pedal.

[ELCID86]

Rebuilt DISA #1. Took about 40 min.


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[JupiterBMW]

First of all, congrats to John on the purchase of the e90 M3, just checked out the thread, what a ride. A double M household, congrats to you and your family!

Thanks buddy! Super pumped to get the car down this way...


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[JupiterBMW]

Today's werk:

X5: at the dealer for brakes. They would not replace the rotors though... Ugh, and you'd think they'd slide me a little extra given the huge service we did... Pick her up in the morning.

M3: Called and verified, pick up for transport tomorrow between 9-11am PST. [emoji15][emoji16]


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[danewilson77]

Replacing the rotors equals "a little extra"?

Lmao

"No flamesuit required"

[danewilson77]

Sorry Joop. Thanks for heads up.

"No flamesuit required"

[JupiterBMW]

No sweat homie, wasn't sure if I prompted a closure! :rofl

As for my previous post, yeah, I was hoping that my Service Advisor would put a new set of rotors on the X5 regardless of the measurements. Heck, I'd even throw him a $50 tip or something for doing it... The extended maintenance plan on the X5 runs out at the end of August, so I was hoping to get just a few more free parts before the FULL cost of the truck really hits... :shift

Luckily the new M3 has extended maintenance until May 2017. I couldn't be happier about that! :thumbsup

[kakashi169]

Whoa, where did you find those!!!!?????

Oh, it was a private sale. I don't think I'll ever install these. Maybe I'll sell it back out.

[johnrando]

Let me know if you do.

[NoVAphotog]

Let me know if you do.

Me as well... :biggrin

[kakashi169]

Let me know if you do.


Me as well... :biggrin

It is not going to be cheap. LOL

[BADCLOWN]

Id love to see what these sell for haha

[johnrando]

It is not going to be cheap. LOL

Wouldn't expect cheap. Reasonable, yes. Cheap, no.

[bshovers]

No one else except fanatics in this forum would care about the rarity and beauty of these.

I believe these are the last pair of BNIB OEM BMW Performance Carbon Fiber Splitters in the world (maybe).


18775

I'd hang them on my wall


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[ELCID86]

Reinstalled the DISA. Decided to wait on installing Mr. Stett until I get some other parts on hand.


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[JupiterBMW]

X5: Picked up from the dealer... No lights on the dash... Its almost weird that there isn't at least ONE warning light illuminated on the dash. I'm so not complaining though. Hopefully we've got all the kinks worked out for now...

M3: Officially loaded onto the transport, she's heading Southeast. :eeps :biggrin

[ELCID86]

X5: Picked up from the dealer... No lights on the dash... Its almost weird that there isn't at least ONE warning light illuminated on the dash. I'm so not complaining though. Hopefully we've got all the kinks worked out for now...

M3: Officially loaded onto the transport, she's heading Southeast. :eeps :biggrin

Life is good. :roundel


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[Imola.ZHP]

Pulled the passenger side door panels last night, neither vapor barrier is ripped or degraded, but neither are attached at the bottom either. Have any of you guys had to re-seal these yet? I know I have an older ZHP, but this has been going on for a year or more now, it was an excuse to hog the garage when we only had one of two spaces in the past. I saw a youtube video in which an e46 owner used some black automotive silicon sealant to seal them back up, I'm not sure about going that route. A local BMW CCA member is going to get me the part number from the excess he has from doing his x3. He's still trying to talk me into replacing the barriers, I'm just not sure its necessary. Anyone?

[jakksfor20]

This happened. Picked it up Thursday. Wife is thrilled. Shop is still working on getting the codes cleared for the auto. http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/27/29f75f1767366a27c7cf4fe85bf1ff7e.jpg


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[Sockethead]

Pulled the passenger side door panels last night, neither vapor barrier is ripped or degraded, but neither are attached at the bottom either. Have any of you guys had to re-seal these yet? I know I have an older ZHP, but this has been going on for a year or more now, it was an excuse to hog the garage when we only had one of two spaces in the past. I saw a youtube video in which an e46 owner used some black automotive silicon sealant to seal them back up, I'm not sure about going that route. A local BMW CCA member is going to get me the part number from the excess he has from doing his x3. He's still trying to talk me into replacing the barriers, I'm just not sure its necessary. Anyone?

Butyl tape is what the factory uses... it sticks instantly. On my car I just used Kpro's hello kitty duct tape to seal... because I just don't care ;)

http://www.kittyhell.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/hello-kitty-duck-tape.jpg

[ELCID86]

Yep, I used this from AMZN: http://www.amazon.com/Dicor-BT-1834-1-Butyl-Seal-Tape/dp/B001FCB4JS/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1427469720&sr=1-1&keywords=butyl+tape

[johnrando]

Now that's WIN Rob! Side note: Hello Kitty revenue about $7 Billion a year. They are moving US HQ into a building in the next town over in El Segundo.

[Sockethead]

side-side note: Hello Kitty is not a cat... :blink

[johnrando]

We should start a hello kitty thread. :biggrin I had no idea what you meant Rob, so I looked it up.

"She is depicted as an anthropomorphic white Japanese bobtail cat with a red bow".

[fredo]

I washed the ZHP ... first time in my ownership ! Feels nice to drive a clean car.

[BADCLOWN]

I washed the ZHP ...



diddo on this. right before the flurries started here in KY i threw here in the garage for the next 36 hours. hopefully this is the last snow we get.

[anandoc]

Got the Control Arm, FCABs (Z4M), sway bar links, bushings, tie rod assemblies (inner and outer) and steering coupler replaced today. Oh and alignment after that. It drives so much better now!

Also got to meet Slater in person. Many thanks to Slater for hooking me up with a awesome shop.

[johnrando]

:like

[Imola.ZHP]

Butyl tape is what the factory uses... it sticks instantly. On my car I just used Kpro's hello kitty duct tape to seal... because I just don't care ;)

http://www.kittyhell.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/hello-kitty-duck-tape.jpg


hahaha, nice. So the butyl tape should stick ok to both the old butyl tape on the door as well as the barriers?


Yep, I used this from AMZN: http://www.amazon.com/Dicor-BT-1834-1-Butyl-Seal-Tape/dp/B001FCB4JS/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1427469720&sr=1-1&keywords=butyl+tape

Thanks! Did you attempt to clean off the old before putting on the new? Had any issues since re-sealing? I have prime, so this is getting ordered now!

[ELCID86]

Thanks! Did you attempt to clean off the old before putting on the new? Had any issues since re-sealing? I have prime, so this is getting ordered now!

I don't think so. As you may know the OE stuff can be a bit tricky to get off, especially in colder temps. Colin may have a leak in his passenger's door, but I have not been able to confirm what is causing the wet floor. I plan to pull that door card and reapply some more of this stuff. None of the other doors I've done have had any issues. Just use a moderate amount and you should be fine. I don't think it's that important to remove all of the original.

[Imola.ZHP]

I don't think so. As you may know the OE stuff can be a bit tricky to get off, especially in colder temps. Colin may have a leak in his passenger's door, but I have not been able to confirm what is causing the wet floor. I plan to pull that door card and reapply some more of this stuff. None of the other doors I've done have had any issues. Just use a moderate amount and you should be fine. I don't think it's that important to remove all of the original.

Thanks so much! This forum is the best!

[3ZHP]

Started the rear brakes but, that's is far as I got. Need some new parking brake shoes before moving on.
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[stephenkirsh]

Bummer

[3ZHP]

Bummer

Big Bummer! the closest dealer is 64 miles away or the other one @ 85 miles with an hour time change before I get there.

[johnrando]

Ouch

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[UdubBadger]

I really wish dealerships had parts delivery


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[3ZHP]

If I have the time, I still buy my parts form my old dealer in OH and have them shipped.

[Vas]

Ouch at that rust

[3ZHP]

Ouch at that rust

140K, most of it, my DD in Northern OHIO

[LivesNearCostco]

Replaced final stage resistor for 2nd time. Last one was a Uro FSR with the older 58-pin style heat sink installed May 2013. It lasted 25,000 miles and almost two years, running the fan every second of those 25,000 miles. New one is a Behr with 39-pin heat sink. Good thing is I now have HVAC after 5 days without. Bad news is I'm not positive the FSR was the problem.

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New Behr on left, old Uro on right.
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[ELCID86]

Wow they look a lot different


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[330i ZHP]

All holes filled. Primed and sprayed w touch up http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/28/d02fcee5f3e81c7c7793e71117cafa5a.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/28/eaeab426d04695b1e6d052ad3af5077a.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/28/f6eabcb3a1bf73cdec66ccded0f81370.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/28/1da2a20b51dc4d3b733d450b22c3d949.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/28/193c655cb4d5a72ca0403e783ffea072.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/28/680609ea77165634b91fb63486348870.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/28/58a810c758ff8f71f2ef5c28ff03b3a5.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/28/8c12d5866d8ee3cb76d68d7c3a4d5f08.jpg

[das boots]

Replaced final stage resistor for 2nd time. Last one was a Uro FSR with the older 58-pin style heat sink installed May 2013. It lasted 25,000 miles and almost two years, running the fan every second of those 25,000 miles. New one is a Behr with 39-pin heat sink. Good thing is I now have HVAC after 5 days without. Bad news is I'm not positive the FSR was the problem.

Old Uro on left, new Behr on right
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New Behr on left, old Uro on right.
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Did you have control of fan speed on either of the stage resistor? Or did you have your fan running on full blast all the time?

[Sockethead]

All holes filled. Primed and sprayed w touch up
Looks good... it's little things like this that sets your cars apart from the rest1

[Karl Lazlo]

Just got home with my '03 330Ci. Sent it to the doctor for some spring cleaning/maint. Hmmm, this week:

- New MTech Bumper cover
- New headlight lenses and corners
- New xenon ignitor
- Replacement undertray/reinforcement plate
- UUC DSSR
- Rear pads and rotors
- Oil change
- New sunroof cassette (my 6yo daughter will be happy, she missed the open sunroof)
- New Michelin Pilot Super Sport (255/35-18)

Next on the agenda will be a full detail when it gets slightly warmer and a new windshield. Sorry about changing over from the snow tires so soon, it is my fault for the snow today.

Obligatory pics:

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[stephenkirsh]

Replaced final stage resistor for 2nd time. Last one was a Uro FSR with the older 58-pin style heat sink installed May 2013. It lasted 25,000 miles and almost two years, running the fan every second of those 25,000 miles. New one is a Behr with 39-pin heat sink. Good thing is I now have HVAC after 5 days without. Bad news is I'm not positive the FSR was the problem.

Old Uro on left, new Behr on right
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New Behr on left, old Uro on right.
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Ok newbie question. What is that and what does it do? Never seen it.

[danewilson77]

Final Stage Resistor (FSR). It controls the climate vontrol blower speed.

"No flamesuit required"

[Vas]

Anybody interested in a group deal with G.A.S for their products look here

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15522

[ELCID86]

Rebuilt Colin's DISA and replaced my RSMs--no more trunk clunk!


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[Vas]

Rebuilt Colin's DISA and replaced my RSMs--no more trunk clunk!


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Great news

[stephenkirsh]

Final Stage Resistor (FSR). It controls the climate vontrol blower speed.

"No flamesuit required"

And it gets so hot it needs a giant heat sink?

[330i ZHP]

Ok newbie question. What is that and what does it do? Never seen it.

Uranium rods for a hybrid ZHP

[Whammy]

Tried to pull my brother to the power the ///M. However he is going for the S line.

[cakM3]

Tried to pull my brother to the power the ///M. However he is going for the S line.

S-line is okay although I would rather go with some RS model instead... ;)

[Karl Lazlo]

I would rather go with some RS model instead... ;)

I look at Audis this way:

- Non S Line: Pretty girl with some minor issues. She has a good job and presents a very professional appearance. Not too high maint. Long term prospect.
- S Line: Attractive girl with some minor issues. She has a good job and presents a very professional appearance. Not too high maint. Long term prospect
- S Car: Hot girl with some minor issues. She may have a touch of the crazy. She has a marginal job that she is frequently absent from. A little high maint.
- RS Car: Smoking hot girl that you dated longer than you should have. You made bad choices to be with her. Major issues. No question that she is Nucking Futz. You fell madly in love with her, but had to break it off as there would been law enforcement intervention if the relationship went further.

Yes, I am speaking from experience on the RS and Girl metaphor. Pick of my RS6 (sold) below. No pic of my ex.

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[Fenrir]

Ok so I managed to fix one problem while working on another lol.

While working with my MAF to find out what was wrong with it... I decided it's broken. Totally.. So I bought one from a buddy who had a working extra that he didn't need. Now, while the AFE intake was on, I'd never had any problems. So I decided to drop the AFE filter back in and see what happened. Turns out I had the right idea for getting the filter to fit with the Stett boots. I just used the wrong filter in my haste to make it work.

So, in the next few shots you'll see that I've unbolted the AFE aluminum reducer and instead of deleting it and the filter... I moved em forward in the airbox... Yup... The filter has a lil bit of space to move forward and it gets rid of the kink in the Stett boot. So I can have my cake and eat it too. Yay!! Pardon the dirt. I haven't detailed my engine bay this week. Yet..

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[cakM3]

Very nice Ben! :thumbsup

[ELCID86]

So your GTG, Ben?!


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[Fenrir]

Very nice Ben! :thumbsup
Thanks :). I hate leaving an issue unsolved and that one in particular has been nagging me for awhile.


So your GTG, Ben?!
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As far as the intake is concerned? Totally. As far as the MAF is concerned.... We'll see. I can't find any other issues with the car other than the MAF and my current MAF was already damaged. Which I didn't realize until I got a look at an OEM MAF. If you have an extra MAF you don't need I'd still buy it lol. I prefer to have extra's of certain car parts laying around. Call me paranoid lol.

[ELCID86]

Call me paranoid lol.

Not with these cars... :biggrin

[Fenrir]

lol :thumbsup

[Ssparrow]

Installed my coilovers today! I need to do some fine tweaking but I'm going to wait till it settles down some more. I need to drop the front a little bit as well as the rear a tad. Installation went pretty well!
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[ELCID86]

Looks good.


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[Imola.ZHP]

Very nice!

[Vas]

Looks good

[mbeckel]

Oil service and wash. Ready for the rush to the hospital

Sent from in the bushes

[stephenkirsh]

Finally got my used clear side markers. A bit yellow, but I cleaned them up fairly well.

Compare the top one to the bottom one. Not bad for $6 and some elbow grease!


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[LivesNearCostco]

Yes, with all 3 FSRs I've experienced--when they were working properly--I was able to select a different fan speed for each 2 bars on the display (8 different fan speeds). The difference is the FSR in the middle (the Uro one I just pulled out), every fan speed was about 1 or 2 settings faster than the same setting on the FSR that came with the car or the Behr I just put in. When the Uro FSR failed, I could not change fan speeds nor change any of the other HVAC settings, and the fan kept running with the key out. But then I had the same problem with the new Behr FSR until I unplugged the HVAC control panel and plugged it back in. That's why I'm wondering if it was a failure of the control panel instead of the FSR.


Did you have control of fan speed on either of the stage resistor? Or did you have your fan running on full blast all the time?

[das boots]

Yes, with all 3 FSRs I've experienced--when they were working properly--I was able to select a different fan speed for each 2 bars on the display. The difference is the FSR in the middle (the Uro one I just pulled out), every fan speed was about 1 or 2 settings faster than the same setting on the FSR that came with the car or the Behr I just put in. When the Uro FSR failed, I could not change fan speeds nor change any of the other HVAC settings, and the fan kept running with the key out. But then I had the same problem with the new Behr FSR until I unplugged the HVAC control panel and plugged it back in. That's why I'm wondering if it was a failure of the control panel instead of the FSR.

You have a short somewhere......to make it run continuously and faster......

[Hermes]

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Nice! Don't forget to drill the hole for the bumper lights before you paint

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[330i ZHP]

Great point. Thank JP

[ClimRox]

I was planning on doing the G.A.S. rebuilt kit tonight, but when i went to pull out the DISA it disintegrated. Upon further inspection, it appears that the PO siliconed the DISA to the intake and used super glue to support a cracked/broken flapper support. I suppose a DISA gold is now in my future...

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[Vas]

Wow that sucks. Was the pin still there ?

[Just_George]

That does suck - the things some people do. :facepalm If you already have the GAS DISA rebuild kit, why not find yourself another DISA valve and rebuild that, rather than pay the big bucks for the DISA gold?

[ELCID86]

Wow. Glad you got it all out (I see the pin in the pic). Gold may be you quickest option.


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[ELCID86]

Wow. Glad you got it all out (I see the pin in the pic). Gold may be you quickest option but rebuilding an old one would be cheaper most likely.


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[Hermes]

Great point. Thank JP

No problem

[ClimRox]

Wow that sucks. Was the pin still there ?


That does suck - the things some people do. :facepalm If you already have the GAS DISA rebuild kit, why not find yourself another DISA valve and rebuild that, rather than pay the big bucks for the DISA gold?


Wow. Glad you got it all out (I see the pin in the pic). Gold may be you quickest option.


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Thanks fellas. Yep, I got the pin out (fell out as I removed the flapper housing). I've been looking at used units, and new ones from some of the OEM retailers. I don't really want to pay the Gold premium, but this is my DD. Thinking it may indeed be the quickest option.

[Vas]

There was a thread here recently where someone asked if anyone was selling used units. More then 1 person iirc had a used disa for sale.

[stephenkirsh]

I've one

[az3579]

Just got home with my '03 330Ci. Sent it to the doctor for some spring cleaning/maint. Hmmm, this week:

- New MTech Bumper cover
- New headlight lenses and corners
- New xenon ignitor
- Replacement undertray/reinforcement plate
- UUC DSSR
- Rear pads and rotors
- Oil change
- New sunroof cassette (my 6yo daughter will be happy, she missed the open sunroof)
- New Michelin Pilot Super Sport (255/35-18)

Next on the agenda will be a full detail when it gets slightly warmer and a new windshield. Sorry about changing over from the snow tires so soon, it is my fault for the snow today.

Obligatory pics:

http://i485.photobucket.com/albums/rr216/Karl_Lazlo/Public/2015-03-28%2012_Fotor_zpskhjtgtdt.jpg (http://s485.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Lazlo/media/Public/2015-03-28%2012_Fotor_zpskhjtgtdt.jpg.html)

http://i485.photobucket.com/albums/rr216/Karl_Lazlo/Public/2015-03-28%2016_Fotor_zpsvvozehri.jpg (http://s485.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Lazlo/media/Public/2015-03-28%2016_Fotor_zpsvvozehri.jpg.html)

Pictures don't do it justice. One clean vee hick'ol.


I was planning on doing the G.A.S. rebuilt kit tonight, but when i went to pull out the DISA it disintegrated. Upon further inspection, it appears that the PO siliconed the DISA to the intake and used super glue to support a cracked/broken flapper support. I suppose a DISA gold is now in my future...

18841

18842

WTF

[Whammy]

I was planning on doing the G.A.S. rebuilt kit tonight, but when i went to pull out the DISA it disintegrated. Upon further inspection, it appears that the PO siliconed the DISA to the intake and used super glue to support a cracked/broken flapper support. I suppose a DISA gold is now in my future...

18841

18842


Thanks fellas. Yep, I got the pin out (fell out as I removed the flapper housing). I've been looking at used units, and new ones from some of the OEM retailers. I don't really want to pay the Gold premium, but this is my DD. Thinking it may indeed be the quickest option.

Wow damn that sucks! Glad you were able to get the pin before it fell in the engine. Hopefully you can find a used one and repair it.

[ClimRox]

^Thanks again. I'll revive a WTB thread in a minute. Hopefully I can find a good condition used one to ship tomorrow.

[ELCID86]

^Thanks again. I'll revive a WTB thread in a minute. Hopefully I can find a good condition used one to ship tomorrow.

PM Steven K.


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[anandoc]

Before:

http://i.imgur.com/OlayywX.jpg?1

After:

http://i.imgur.com/wejSOA9.jpg?1

Thanks to Shawn (ELCIS86)!!

[ELCID86]

Looking good. How's she sound?


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[Vas]

Washed it.

[anandoc]

Sounds awesome!! I could not help it but down-shift a bunch of times just to hear it growl. Next up would be the M3 SMG wheel mod.

[Karl Lazlo]

Pictures don't do it justice. One clean vee hick'ol.


Thanks, dude! Good seeing you for lunch today. Do it again, soon.

[ELCID86]

Sounds awesome!! I could not help it but down-shift a bunch of times just to hear it growl. Next up would be the M3 SMG wheel mod.
Glad you like it.
That's another good mod.


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[BADCLOWN]

what is the wiring for to the right of your intake along the fender area?

[Imola.ZHP]

what is the wiring for to the right of your intake along the fender area?

I would guess for angle eyes. I put mine in some loom.

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Butyl tape came in from Amazon today, not quite $11.00 with tax, prime shipping. I re-sealed the vapor barriers on both passenger side doors, removed both drivers side door cards to check them out and both were still well stuck at the bottom, the drivers front had a bit at the top not sticking so I added some to it. In the process I broke some clips and surprisingly there were a couple of screws missing. So now I need to replace those that were broken and/or missing and I can call this issue fixed. For the minimal time, effort and money, I should have done this when the issue appeared a year or more ago. Luckily the car only spends, at most, 4 days per 4 week repeating schedule outside.

[ELCID86]

what is the wiring for to the right of your intake along the fender area?

Angel eyes? :dunno

[330i ZHP]

looks like crappy old angel eye wiring

[az3579]

Applied Leather Master Vital and Protection cream to my passenger thigh support bolster as another test in an effort to find out whether it will ever feel like leather again instead of cardboard.

Also did my steering wheel.

[jakksfor20]

Washed both cars. Installed new license plate light covers on the wife's ZHP only to find out the lights don't work again. Guess I'll need to open up the elephant trunk again to investigate that. Fixed them once already.....


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[anandoc]

what is the wiring for to the right of your intake along the fender area?

Yup, thats the wiring for the angel eyes. Got those from Khoalty last year and I am pretty happy with them.

[jwalther]

Installed BMW Performance grills.

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s216/jeffw63/F76404A6-3668-4733-8DD3-ECDB5CEE708E_zpsmdmvovk4.jpg (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/jeffw63/media/F76404A6-3668-4733-8DD3-ECDB5CEE708E_zpsmdmvovk4.jpg.html)

[Vas]

Installed BMW Performance grills.

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s216/jeffw63/F76404A6-3668-4733-8DD3-ECDB5CEE708E_zpsmdmvovk4.jpg (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/jeffw63/media/F76404A6-3668-4733-8DD3-ECDB5CEE708E_zpsmdmvovk4.jpg.html)
Looks good. Love the precise fitment

[slater]

Looks good. Love the precise fitment

me too - installed mine last week, they fit so much better than the aftermarket matte black ones i had.

peter

[Vas]

Washed both cars. Installed new license plate light covers on the wife's ZHP only to find out the lights don't work again. Guess I'll need to open up the elephant trunk again to investigate that. Fixed them once already.....


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Are you talking about the license plate lights?

[das boots]

Washed both cars. Installed new license plate light covers on the wife's ZHP only to find out the lights don't work again. Guess I'll need to open up the elephant trunk again to investigate that. Fixed them once already.....


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Do you have the wiring schematics of the trunk area specially the elephant trunk? I am also looking for one. I am trying to solve my no power to the trunk lights. Thanks.

[jakksfor20]

Are you talking about the license plate lights?


Do you have the wiring schematics of the trunk area specially the elephant trunk? I am also looking for one. I am trying to solve my no power to the trunk lights. Thanks.

Yeah, I was talking about the license plate lights. The schematics should be available online, but generally if you open up the boot (which I had to cut) you will find the broken wires.


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[330i ZHP]

More weldinghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/30/c314c6757709cd645aeb84385aa60ee0.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/30/9b92d840c929b13b7a9937a2b7094ce6.jpg

And washed X

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/30/9f234bde0fb47e092cc5e17eb287b129.jpg

Looked wagon and told it soon we can go for drive

[Johnmadd]

Are you putting flares on Stu?

[330i ZHP]

Yup

[330i ZHP]

It will look like this but in a lighter metallic blue. http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/30/ee09417043f32ff4245e6291ed0a6bc4.jpg

[johnrando]

Nice. Happy 330 day all!

[das boots]

Yeah, I was talking about the license plate lights. The schematics should be available online, but generally if you open up the boot (which I had to cut) you will find the broken wires.


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I have been searching for the schematics online. What I have been getting would require a software downloads. If anybody have the link, please provide link. Thanks.

[fredo]

Nice. Happy 330 day all!

+1. I thought about it last week (3/30), then forgot until now.

[jakksfor20]

I have been searching for the schematics online. What I have been getting would require a software downloads. If anybody have the link, please provide link. Thanks.

Try this one? I'd provide a direct link but my java is blocking me. http://www.bmw-planet.com/diagrams/release/en/e46/

[DenzZHP]

Car just completed 75,000 miles so it was time to perform and oil and safety service. This also included fixing the leaking valve cover gasket and the leaking oil filter housing gasket. During the oil filter housing gasket, I also decided to replace both drive belts. Belts looked fine, however changing them seemed like perfect preventative maintenance.

During the safety service, I always take some screwdrivers and wrenches and make sure a few hundred screws and nuts are tight. In this inspection found the front sway bar links were loose.

DZ

[Hermes]

correct sized rods back from machine shop, wrist pins installed, rings on, only stabbed myself once

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/3D80791C-CE52-440F-B3B2-431B33647823.jpg

[johnrando]

purdy. Gotta get a little blood in the engine.

[Ssparrow]

Adjusted the coils a tad. For some reason the drivers front was sitting a tad higher than the passenger side..

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/30/d11d3517795575c337e3c75ce01f4fa4.jpg

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/30/4ffc03468fc186758da8cd5efc2a5665.jpg

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/30/06a605ceec6bc083a7474b04989a0130.jpg

[Hermes]

purdy. Gotta get a little blood in the engine.

lol...

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/56B28AB3-567A-4ACB-957B-FC56A80BB051.jpg

[Johnmadd]

It will look like this but in a lighter metallic blue. http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/30/ee09417043f32ff4245e6291ed0a6bc4.jpg

Cool!

[squashman702]

Nothing today, but oil change with M1 0w-40, Mann filter, and ///M oil cap done yesterday.

[330i ZHP]

Ssparrow- looks really nice

JP - good progress

[cakM3]

lol...

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/320i/56B28AB3-567A-4ACB-957B-FC56A80BB051.jpg

:drool :drool :drool

[JupiterBMW]

Today...

X5: All new Centric Posi-Quiet brake pads (thanks Ray! :thumbsup)... Finally, no more squeak, and let's hope the brake dust is reduced quite a bit.

M3: Got a call today... Delivery tomorrow between 7-8am. :eeps :applause2

[Johnmadd]

Today...

X5: All new Centric Posi-Quiet brake pads (thanks Ray! :thumbsup)... Finally, no more squeak, and let's hope the brake dust is reduced quite a bit.

M3: Got a call today... Delivery tomorrow between 7-8am. :eeps :applause2

No sleep tonight :facepalm

[JupiterBMW]

No sleep tonight :facepalm


http://www.quickmeme.com/img/98/984b226a5f2a84d0feb6dd59bb1e915072771cd55a6bbd8be6 11288645399cfa.jpg

[Johnmadd]

Lie!

[330i ZHP]

that was quick Jon

[330i ZHP]

what are you having to buy your wife to cover the M3 purchase?

[das boots]

Try this one? I'd provide a direct link but my java is blocking me. http://www.bmw-planet.com/diagrams/release/en/e46/

This is exactly what I found and it's a no workie. Opened it up and tried to navigate....nothing.

[JupiterBMW]

that was quick Jon
Yeah, I actually called this morning to inquire about a rough delivery estimate. I got a call back 3 hours later that it'd be here tomorrow morning. I was surprised!


what are you having to buy your wife to cover the M3 purchase?
She already gets everything she wants.

[Whammy]

Replaced the front rotors on the ZHP. Forgot to order pad sensors and couldn't get the original ones out.

At least the wobble/vibrations are gone.

[johnrando]

Nothing today, but oil change with M1 0w-40, Mann filter, and ///M oil cap done yesterday.

Pic of said cap?

@Joop, sweet. Excited for you.
@JP - that is a beauty!
@Jeff - nice. Don't really need the sensors but they are a nice to have.

[Jconlin16]

Finally got around to changing out the transmission and differential fluid. Also put in a new fuel filter. Soo glad I bought the fuel filter installation kit from bavauto!

[330i ZHP]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/30/ca4b34fb707cb9d0434bd0cda6e8557c.jpg

[330i ZHP]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/30/f2751a7d6390fbb840706b978958174e.jpg

[330i ZHP]

Take it one step further

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/30/99f401d30b80106ea2bd809c10e98de3.jpg
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/30/31ca3c7e26d9a879740f9b920bb2f4f6.jpg
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[toddness]

So much drool here today. Can I get a bib ? (W/logo of course).

[Johal E32]

Lots of drool indeed,

Did a valve adjustment on the M5 today..

Next is driveshaft csb, ignition rotor, dizzy cap, plugs, trans fluid, fuel filter and that should conclude the inspection 2. Already drained the coolant and flushed the block, changed the oil with Kendall Gt1 and did the air filter.

Last on the list is bushings and ball joints then its ready for DD usage again. The engine sounds really smooth again, less ticky and throttle response is better.

http://i.imgur.com/JAY9IoM.jpg

[330i ZHP]

Glorious engine

[Imola.ZHP]

wow @all

I looked at used i3's online, I keep going back to them, even with their faults and limitations. The unknown is what I could get for the ZHP, it would take the right buyer.

[Hermes]

Lots of drool indeed,

Did a valve adjustment on the M5 today..

Next is driveshaft csb, ignition rotor, dizzy cap, plugs, trans fluid, fuel filter and that should conclude the inspection 2. Already drained the coolant and flushed the block, changed the oil with Kendall Gt1 and did the air filter.

Last on the list is bushings and ball joints then its ready for DD usage again. The engine sounds really smooth again, less ticky and throttle response is better.

http://i.imgur.com/JAY9IoM.jpg

WTF... when did you get a 3.6L? Put it in an E30

[johnrando]

So nice Stu!

[JupiterBMW]

Stu, that S14 is absolutely gorgeous... I love your attention to detail. I'm thinking I'll have to pick up some paint pens in the near future. :shift

:thumbsup

[JupiterBMW]

Today...

M3: Took delivery... BOOM.

:roundel:roundel:roundel:roundel:roundel:roundel

Pics coming soon, she's filthy.

[cakM3]

Today...

M3: Took delivery... BOOM.

:roundel:roundel:roundel:roundel:roundel:roundel

Pics coming soon, she's filthy.

Congrats Jon!!! Can't wait to see pics of your new ///M! :biggrin

[Sockethead]

Damn I am so jealous looking at every one's projects. I need a new project but the only project I can afford is this twin turbo project: :)


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[Sockethead]

So much drool here today. Can I get a bib ? (W/logo of course).

Here you go :)

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/31/cbb24b49b262b9514252cb4658f38242.jpg

[slater]

ha!!

[az3579]

I looked at used i3's online, I keep going back to them, even with their faults and limitations. The unknown is what I could get for the ZHP, it would take the right buyer.

Wait, WHAT? i3 > ZHP?

[JupiterBMW]

Update..

M3: Washed, looking SO fresh... :wub

Pic in the daily pic thread... :thumbsup

[UdubBadger]

Ssparrow- looks really nice

JP - good progress

+1


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[stephenkirsh]

wow @all

I looked at used i3's online, I keep going back to them, even with their faults and limitations. The unknown is what I could get for the ZHP, it would take the right buyer.

Ugh.

More importantly, how on earth are there used i3s already?!

[fredo]

I drove my ZHP to work today, for the first time. Is it 5 pm yet ? :biggrin

[Imola.ZHP]

Wait, WHAT? i3 > ZHP?

Yeah, we drove one when they made their way around the US pre-launch and then I took one home for an extended test drive last fall. I love the ZHP, but its about time to close that chapter in my life. I've had the car since I was 25. I don't know, I go through these cycles every few months, this may or may not pass. But I'm going to start purging nearly 10 years worth of stuff from attic (lots of ZHP stuff up there), some will go to via pay it forward, other stuff for sale. Probably put the car back to as close to stock as possible (I sold the springs and I'm not changing out the poly FCABS, RTABS, etc). I think I'll start a new thread discussing how much to return to stock, its tricky, its not a Honda Civic and the mods are tasteful, so is it worth more modded or stock? Its a conundrum. Is it worth the hassle to de-mod and sell everything?


Ugh.

More importantly, how on earth are there used i3s already?!

There are, I live 2.2 miles from work, but unfortunately those 2.2 miles are not bike-friendly, it would be perfect for me. That instant torque and low overall weight is intoxicating too, I suggest taking one for a spin if you haven't already.

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Took a complete set of used OEM ZHP disc's as well as a front pair from the CRV to the scrapper today. 66lbs and a whopping $3.01 was paid out to me. haha At least they won't end up in a landfill.

Brought all of my cleaning supplies to work to wash the car, and of course there is a chance of rain tonight and everyday through Friday. $*%$&&!**(!! Brought my end links that were too long, wiped them down, created FS threads here and on e46f. Looked up and sure enough my AKG COTM $50 certificate expired 3/4/15. I emailed them anyway to see if they would still honor it and if they would be interested in a set of FCAB lollipop's I found in my attic. Popped by an AutoZone to look for a few door clips I broke while re-sealing the vapor barriers recently, no luck. Getting together an order tonight.

Fun fun fun, going to pull the OEM m135 wheels down tomorrow and go have the tires dismounted and discarded, then get a quote to fix the one with a slight bend as well as refinishing them all. If all of that goes well, start looking for tires, will pull my 19" VMR V710's and sell them. Car should ride much better back on the OEM 18's.

[Vas]

Yeah, we drove one when they made their way around the US pre-launch and then I took one home for an extended test drive last fall. I love the ZHP, but its about time to close that chapter in my life. I've had the car since I was 25. I don't know, I go through these cycles every few months, this may or may not pass. But I'm going to start purging nearly 10 years worth of stuff from attic (lots of ZHP stuff up there), some will go to via pay it forward, other stuff for sale. Probably put the car back to as close to stock as possible (I sold the springs and I'm not changing out the poly FCABS, RTABS, etc). I think I'll start a new thread discussing how much to return to stock, its tricky, its not a Honda Civic and the mods are tasteful, so is it worth more modded or stock? Its a conundrum. Is it worth the hassle to de-mod and sell everything?



There are, I live 2.2 miles from work, but unfortunately those 2.2 miles are not bike-friendly, it would be perfect for me. That instant torque and low overall weight is intoxicating too, I suggest taking one for a spin if you haven't already.

-----

Took a complete set of used OEM ZHP disc's as well as a front pair from the CRV to the scrapper today. 66lbs and a whopping $3.01 was paid out to me. haha At least they won't end up in a landfill.

Brought all of my cleaning supplies to work to wash the car, and of course there is a chance of rain tonight and everyday through Friday. $*%$&&!**(!! Brought my end links that were too long, wiped them down, created FS threads here and on e46f. Looked up and sure enough my AKG COTM $50 certificate expired 3/4/15. I emailed them anyway to see if they would still honor it and if they would be interested in a set of FCAB lollipop's I found in my attic. Popped by an AutoZone to look for a few door clips I broke while re-sealing the vapor barriers recently, no luck. Getting together an order tonight.

Fun fun fun, going to pull the OEM m135 wheels down tomorrow and go have the tires dismounted and discarded, then get a quote to fix the one with a slight bend as well as refinishing them all. If all of that goes well, start looking for tires, will pull my 19" VMR V710's and sell them. Car should ride much better back on the OEM 18's.
What else do you have in that attic of yours ?

[Imola.ZHP]

What else do you have in that attic of yours ?

Hey there, I meant to reply to your PM, I'm out of the LCM game for now. This might change again though, we'll see if this passes or not.

In the attic there is a pair of OEM lower control arms, the ball joints are bad, but I've heard that some guys are swapping them out. OEM lighting that I may or may not put back on the car, taken off in the fall of 2006, haven't been in the sun since. What else, what else, carpeted floor mats that BMW replaced under warranty just before I put in all-weathers (basically new). Not sure which to keep and which to sell, the all-weather (drivers front) is a bit worn. I might have some fog light parts, I think I have two drivers side (or passenger side) club sport splitters. I'll be removing my parrot bluetooth kit, my DICE ipod/iphone kit, might remove the front strut-brace, LED angel eyes, roof rack with custom mounted wide Thule fairing, etc, etc. If I can de-mod the car, get it close to stock and sell all the mods and the car and walk away with $10k I would be happy. I know thats going to be difficult. It is a 2-owner car though and low mileage for a 2003. One of the first ZHP's according to the registry.

Are you looking for anything in particular? A lot has happened over the course of nearly 10 years, I'm sure I'm forgetting a lot of things.

[Vas]

Selling the car ? How come ?

[Jconlin16]

After battling seized on winter wheels, finally got the summers on. Then took her for a nice cruise to the self service car wash!

[ELCID86]

After battling seized on winter wheels, finally got the summers on. Then took her for a nice cruise to the self service car wash!

Lube the hubs?


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[Jconlin16]

Lube the hubs?


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This time I did... Lesson learned! :facepalm

[Imola.ZHP]

Selling the car ? How come ?

I've had it for nearly 9 years, I'm ready for something different. I go through this every few months but I'm actually taking actions this time, so we'll see what happens.

[Just_George]

If you can't get more than $10K for your car, I'd be shocked. Personally, I'd rather buy a car nearer to stock than one that's been modded, although in this crowd I might be in the minority! :biggrin What kind of strut bar do you have? Might be interested...

[Johal E32]

Glorious engine

It really is, I describe driving it as the S54's grandpa. After 4k this thing really screams and pulls like a racecar, its insane.

WTF... when did you get a 3.6L? Put it in an E30

Haha, about a month ago. Working on it for my dad (his car). We think it has a really mild cam, the intake cam lobes are quite different from the exhaust side. The exhaust side has real smooth and more curvy lobes on the edges and the intake side is a lot more sharp, I think its a schrick.. So does my friend who helped me the whole time.

I would love to swap our E30, but not with the engine from this car, lol. Maybe a 24v M50 for the E30.. Or a M30B35.

[squashman702]

Pic of said cap?

@Joop, sweet. Excited for you.
@JP - that is a beauty!
@Jeff - nice. Don't really need the sensors but they are a nice to have.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E36-E46-M3-Genuine-Engine-Oil-Filler-Cap-M-Power-11-12-1-405-452-NEW-/151376401948?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item233ebc961c&vxp=mtr

[Imola.ZHP]

If you can't get more than $10K for your car, I'd be shocked. Personally, I'd rather buy a car nearer to stock than one that's been modded, although in this crowd I might be in the minority! :biggrin What kind of strut bar do you have? Might be interested...

I first read your post wrong, thank you for the encouragement, unfortunately I have been seeing a lot of 2003 and 2004 ZHP's going for a lot less than $10k. I'm like you, I think closer to stock is better, plus I can sell all of the parts and recoup some of the costs to return the car to stock (refinishing wheels, buying new tires, a trip to a PDR guy, having some other work done, etc). Somehow I kept the car ding free for about 7 years and within the past few years she's collected a few of them. I don't understand it, its always by its self typically in a garage (school, private at home, shop at work). I hate to say it but I think a guy that was renting a room from me dinged it up in the garage with his POS car. Maybe not all of them, but I think a few. I would hug the wall and he would pull in like a fat slob. He is long gone now. I also think getting the car in nearly tip-top stock shape will help it find the right buyer I need for it. I won't just sell it to anyone. That probably sounds crazy, and it might be, but it has to go to a good home.

Strut bar is a black power coated mason engineering brace. It will probably be one of the last things to go because the roads here are insanely bad, I don't want to chance mushrooming a strut tower.

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I don't quite remember what it cost or when I got it, but the paperwork is all in my ZHP binder at home. I think I've had it for a few years now, not that they wear out or anything.

[danewilson77]

First dibs on the strut bar when you're ready to let it go.

"No flamesuit required"

[Vas]

I've had it for nearly 9 years, I'm ready for something different. I go through this every few months but I'm actually taking actions this time, so we'll see what happens.
Don't do it. Just refresh your love for it.

[kowww]

Got a steal on some BBS CH's + tires. 18" 8.5 35et with 255/35/18 squared. Fronts are pretty aggressive but no rubbing so I can't complain!

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[UdubBadger]

Nice!!!


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[danewilson77]

Nice!!!


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+1

"No flamesuit required"

[stephenkirsh]

First dibs on the strut bar when you're ready to let it go.

"No flamesuit required"

Damn you!

[danewilson77]

Damn you!
Muhahaha.....

"No flamesuit required"

[az3579]

Got a steal on some BBS CH's + tires. 18" 35et with 255/35/18 squared. Fronts are pretty aggressive but no rubbing so I can't complain!

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What did you pay for the wheels? I'm wondering if anyone beat me as far as "lowest paid for CH wheels" goes. :)


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[slater]

What did you pay for the wheels? I'm wondering if anyone beat me as far as "lowest paid for CH wheels" goes. :)


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or, "most badly bent" CH's... ;)

peter

[az3579]

or, "most badly bent" CH's... ;)

peter

They're still CH's... And even after straightening they were still a lot cheaper than an equivalent set of straight CH's. :)


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[cakM3]

or, "most badly bent" CH's... ;)

peter

funny Peter.....



They're still CH's... And even after straightening they were still a lot cheaper than an equivalent set of straight CH's. :)


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Myself, I'd rather pay the extra cash for a perfect set of CH's rather than deal with the headaches of trying to fix a bad set.

[das boots]

Got a steal on some BBS CH's + tires. 18" 35et with 255/35/18 squared. Fronts are pretty aggressive but no rubbing so I can't complain!

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No rubbing on front & rear fenders with ET35s? How about the calipers?

[az3579]

No rubbing on front & rear fenders with ET35s? How about the calipers?

There's no rubbing with a stock suspension I'm sure.
With a lowered setup, you need to modify the plastic in the rear wheel well as well as roll your fenders.

Stock calipers fit just fine. They even fit perfectly on the BMW Performance BBK's.

[cakM3]

There's no rubbing with a stock suspension I'm sure.
With a lowered setup, you need to modify the plastic in the rear wheel well as well as roll your fenders.

Stock calipers fit just fine. They even fit perfectly on the BMW Performance BBK's.

I will be doing this soon.....

[JupiterBMW]

Initial detail of the M3 today... Really wasn't in horrible shape, but I found some hologram on the hood and a few fine scratches. So, did a polish and final coat of wax going on soon. Then I'll hopefully get the wheels detailed and some wax on the barrels. If I feel wild, I might even polish the exhaust tips. :)

[johnrando]

Wow Marcus. GL on the sale, such a nice car. CH's look great KOWWW.

[slater]

They're still CH's... And even after straightening they were still a lot cheaper than an equivalent set of straight CH's. :)

i bought a set of 17x8.5" CH's for a previous car for $300. :)

all 4 were slightly untrue, of course. my track record for buying straight used wheels, i think is perhaps 1 set of out 15. i keep telling myself, "new wheels, peter, NEW WHEELS!" some day... ;)



funny Peter.....

hey, i'm that kind of guy, charlie. :)



Myself, I'd rather pay the extra cash for a perfect set of CH's rather than deal with the headaches of trying to fix a bad set.

me too. because the time and effort it takes to get stuff sorted out... well, i just ain't got time for that!

peter

[az3579]

I will be doing this soon.....

Your setup is quite different because yours are 19's. Your modification requirements may be different.


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[kowww]

What did you pay for the wheels? I'm wondering if anyone beat me as far as "lowest paid for CH wheels" goes. :)


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Paid $900 for them with some like new Michelin pilot sports
Wheels are straight and no cracks/ bends




No rubbing on front & rear fenders with ET35s? How about the calipers?

No rubbing at all, even went over a few bumps and didn't get any rub.
Breaks clear with tons of space. A BBK should fit extremely easily
Stock suspension for now.



Myself, I'd rather pay the extra cash for a perfect set of CH's rather than deal with the headaches of trying to fix a bad set.

+1

[cakM3]

Wow Marcus. GL on the sale, such a nice car. CH's look great KOWWW.

John, I don't know why BMW didn't make these an option for E46's... These wheels really change the look of our cars for the better :thumbsup

[JupiterBMW]

John, I don't know why BMW didn't make these an option for E46's... These wheels really change the look of our cars for the better :thumbsup

Subjective... Personally, I'm not a fan. I do recognize BBS has super nice wheels though, and from what I see, $900 for a clean set with tires is a damn good deal! Nicely done. :thumbs

[Vas]

I do like bbs wheels however they were never know to be lightweight. And the ch don't make me all gigity.

Now some Volk or Advan though.

[az3579]

Did a complete hand wash, vacuum, and summer wheel changeover. So glad to see the BBS CH's back on!

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[Ssparrow]

Did a complete hand wash, vacuum, and summer wheel changeover. So glad to see the BBS CH's back on!

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This thing is beautiful

[az3579]

This thing is beautiful

Our cars are like fire and ice. :shifty

[Pip]

Hit the sport button today. Put a big smile on my face! I forgot what it was like and had trouble not redlining.

[Johnmadd]

Did a complete hand wash, vacuum, and summer wheel changeover. So glad to see the BBS CH's back on!

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Dat peanut butter tho. :drool

[slater]

Did a complete hand wash, vacuum, and summer wheel changeover. So glad to see the BBS CH's back on!

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lookin' good, BP! love those wheels.

[Jconlin16]

Installed the Ultragauge today! Haven't driven with it yet but first impressions are good.

[3ZHP]

UPS showed up early today with the package from ECS and an early out from work. Got the parking bakes changed out, new Hawk 5.0 pads and new Brembo rotors all in the rear, with time to spare before my Son and his girlfriend arrived frorm Northern Ohio.

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[330i ZHP]

cleaned all leather and plastic surfaces (especially rear seat that keeps getting milk sprayed on it...PITA getting it out of the perforated leather), removed and cleaned the rubber floor mats, vacuumed extensively, cleaned rear cargo cover and the cargo tray, vacuumed that area and cleaned inside of the windows on the X5...nice to have carpet and carpet floor mats exposed again.

The all-weather rubber floor mats from BMW did a great job of keeping the winter crud off the carpets

[NoVAphotog]

The all-weather rubber floor mats from BMW did a great job of keeping the winter crud off the carpets

+1

Loved spraying them down and washing it all away and it was nice putting the regular ones in again!

[NoVAphotog]

Got the parking bakes changed out, new Hawk 5.0 pads

Nice work Guy! Definitely in for your review on the new 5.0 pads!

[330i ZHP]

Tonight's progress on 02 - rear valance smoothed. No more cutout for stock exhaust or the pre stamped area for the earlier exhaust. Also welded up two little drilled holes (odd) and added the hole for the wiring to come out behind bumper for the euro tag lights that are in bumper. I am deleting the U.S. Spec tag/bracket/lights on the rear panel. I will remove the tag tomorrow. Weld up any holes associated with that assembly. Then rear is done with welding.

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[Vas]

Nice work Guy! Definitely in for your review on the new 5.0 pads!
I run my bmw all weather mats 365 days a year for some reason

[az3579]

The all-weather rubber floor mats from BMW did a great job of keeping the winter crud off the carpets

It's interesting you say this. My rubber all season mats leave impressions in the carpet with the design of the underside of the mats. So, all the winter's salt got accumulated in those small outlines/crevices and can't for the life of me get them out.

[danewilson77]

It's interesting you say this. My rubber all season mats leave impressions in the carpet with the design of the underside of the mats. So, all the winter's salt got accumulated in those small outlines/crevices and can't for the life of me get them out.
WeatherTech doesn’t allow this.

"No flamesuit required"

[330i ZHP]

It's interesting you say this. My rubber all season mats leave impressions in the carpet with the design of the underside of the mats. So, all the winter's salt got accumulated in those small outlines/crevices and can't for the life of me get them out.

Did you leave the carpet floor mats in place and do rubber overtop?

If so, remove carpet floor mats and wash with hose and then air dry for a day or so

[Fenrir]

Ordered some new shoes for the car. More to come when they get here. I am super stoked.

[330i ZHP]

Woke up and decided to knock out another step. Removed hole in rear panel where wiring exited for the U.S. Tag lighting. Enlarged new hole to accept the rubber grommet on the new lower hole for the euro wiring. Wrapped tag wiring in new harness cloth tape.

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[az3579]

Did you leave the carpet floor mats in place and do rubber overtop?

If so, remove carpet floor mats and wash with hose and then air dry for a day or so

No, I don't have the carpet floor mats anymore. They were trashed when I bought the car so I threw them out.


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[330i ZHP]

I might have some black ones

[slater]

Nice work Guy! Definitely in for your review on the new 5.0 pads!

me too!



It's interesting you say this. My rubber all season mats leave impressions in the carpet with the design of the underside of the mats. So, all the winter's salt got accumulated in those small outlines/crevices and can't for the life of me get them out.

BP, do you have cracks in your winter mats? my black coupe came with winter mats that the previous owner i think used year-round... anyway, they leaked.



Ordered some new shoes for the car. More to come when they get here. I am super stoked.

tires and wheels, or just tires? either way, awesome!

peter

[az3579]

BP, do you have cracks in your winter mats? my black coupe came with winter mats that the previous owner i think used year-round... anyway, they leaked.


No cracks; mine are solid. The only holes they have in them are the holes I had to punch to make them fit the E46 hooks. My mats are from an E90 335xi. I don't have a problem with them leaking, but I do find way more crud all around the mat than I'd like.

I'd love to be able to buy some WeatherTech mats but unfortunately those are almost last on my list.

[az3579]

I might have some black ones

What are you looking to get for them? If they're still around by the time I'm ready for them I could take them off your hands...

[Fenrir]

me too!




BP, do you have cracks in your winter mats? my black coupe came with winter mats that the previous owner i think used year-round... anyway, they leaked.




tires and wheels, or just tires? either way, awesome!

peter
Just tires for now :). I actually have another set of wheels for it haha. But I want to do a stud conversion before I put those on

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[330i ZHP]

If they are down there they are all yours. I use them between wheels in storage

[johnrando]

Your car looks awesome BP.

Good stuff Guy, Stu.

[Imola.ZHP]

Wow Marcus. GL on the sale, such a nice car.

Thanks, I responded to a WTB ZHP thread on e46f, the guy is looking for one under 100k, but why not. Another guy shot me a PM asking about it, we bounced a few PM's back and forth and it might happen. I told him I needed until about July 4th to get the car where I want it for its next owner. He didn't indicated he would challenge a $9k asking price. I think I can net $1k from the parts I have to sell, so I would be ok with clearing $10k.

I'm always all over the place on what to buy next, one week I want a AWD Tiguan, the next ax x1, the next an i3. I think I'm ready to defect to electric, at least give it a go for awhile anyway. We rarely take my car anywhere anymore anyway because the better half's CRV is just such a great vehicle for nearly all purposes. So an i3 should do fine for me back and forth to work (5 miles round trip) and a few errands on my days off. We'll see, a lot can change between now and July 4th, but I am going to start moving forward with de-modding the car and clearing out the attic.

[az3579]

If they are down there they are all yours. I use them between wheels in storage

That's friggin' awesome. Thanks Stuart!


Your car looks awesome BP.

Good stuff Guy, Stu.

Thanks John!


Thanks, I responded to a WTB ZHP thread on e46f, the guy is looking for one under 100k, but why not. Another guy shot me a PM asking about it, we bounced a few PM's back and forth and it might happen. I told him I needed until about July 4th to get the car where I want it for its next owner. He didn't indicated he would challenge a $9k asking price. I think I can net $1k from the parts I have to sell, so I would be ok with clearing $10k.

I'm always all over the place on what to buy next, one week I want a AWD Tiguan, the next ax x1, the next an i3. I think I'm ready to defect to electric, at least give it a go for awhile anyway. We rarely take my car anywhere anymore anyway because the better half's CRV is just such a great vehicle for nearly all purposes. So an i3 should do fine for me back and forth to work (5 miles round trip) and a few errands on my days off. We'll see, a lot can change between now and July 4th, but I am going to start moving forward with de-modding the car and clearing out the attic.

From what I've seen, most people who sell their ZHPs for something that doesn't have an M in its model name tend to regret their decision. I wouldn't do it if those are your choices, but that's just my opinion. You'll have nothing to scratch the itch. An i3 is hardly a "fun" car.

[Imola.ZHP]

From what I've seen, most people who sell their ZHPs for something that doesn't have an M in its model name tend to regret their decision. I wouldn't do it if those are your choices, but that's just my opinion. You'll have nothing to scratch the itch. An i3 is hardly a "fun" car.

Agree to disagree, have you driven one yet? Instant torque will snap your neck from a stand-still. I did an extended test drive last fall and loved most of it. I should probably see about doing another one if they still allow it.

[Washburn]

This: (I guess I should've cleaned the MAF but i'll have a chance again soon, when I inspect the DISA someday soon)

18912

[az3579]

Agree to disagree, have you driven one yet? Instant torque will snap your neck from a stand-still. I did an extended test drive last fall and loved most of it. I should probably see about doing another one if they still allow it.

If you say so.


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[das boots]

Finally succeeded on fixing my trunk lights. Pulled open the rubber boot trunk one end a time. On the first boot connecting the trunk lid, Brown stripe on White wire was cut. Found out that this is one of the wires that controls the latching mechanisms that tells if the lid is open or closed.

Pulled open the other rubber boot trunk and slit a 3/4" to retrieve the other wire that goes inside the wire cluster. I was able to fish a new #18 AWG line and soldered to both cut ends. Shrink tube on both connections. Re taped the open slit. Put everything back together.

I'm glad that the cut was very accessible.

[Vas]

Can you explain what you mean by the rubber boot trunk ?

[rguti153]

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[fredo]

Berry nice. Is that a new one ? I thought they were not sold anymore.

[rguti153]

Yes is a new one ! The guy on e46 fanatics that had two ... had an extra one n I snatch it . Didn't think about it twice . I see why ppl love this thing . Is so pretty

[fredo]

Congrats, man ! Glad to hear you acted fast.

[rguti153]

Thanks ..... Gruppe m intake has a partner for bling

[cakM3]

Yes is a new one ! The guy on e46 fanatics that had two ... had an extra one n I snatch it . Didn't think about it twice . I see why ppl love this thing . Is so pretty

That's why I had three of them ;)

Congrats on your new BMW PSB :thumbsup

[rguti153]

U just crazy lol but they r pretty

[UdubBadger]

Nice pick up


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[rguti153]

Nice pick up


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[das boots]

Can you explain what you mean by the rubber boot trunk ?


The rubber boot that looks like an elephant trunk that connects the lid to the trunk. Look at the right hinge. You will see what I'm talking about.

[ClimRox]

Got my new-to-me DISA put back together today using the G.A.S. kit (page 1259 original post). BIG thanks to stephenkirsh for getting me a used DISA in need of a rebuild quickly, and at an awesome price! Definitely took care of the rattle at higher RPMs. :headbang

[stephenkirsh]

:thumbsup

[tristero]

I got paranoid about my DISA and pulled it out.

There's nothing wrong with my DISA.
(according to maintenance records, it's the original one).

[330i ZHP]

Tonight's progress

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[Hermes]

Nice work. Weld through primer?

[330i ZHP]

No. Just post work to keep from rust forming. It is supposed to rain today and be warmish.

[Sockethead]

Welding sheet metal like that is so tedious.... Keeping the panels from warping. Looks good!

[Vas]

Virginia State Inspection. Car passed without any issues.

[JupiterBMW]

Well a few updates, and the first couple of mods for the M3!

M3: Picked up a set of color matched front reflectors and a set of black kidneys. I think the black kidneys are perhaps the first mods done on EVERY enthusiast BMW, kind of makes me laugh a bit. But, will definitely change up the front end a bit. I also set up an appointment this week to have the windshield and sunroof panel tinted, Llumar AirBlue 80. That should help with the blazing heat this summer. :)

X5: While I was on the iND website getting the reflectors for the M3, I also ordered a set of color matched rear reflectors for the X5. Its not a huge mod, but one of the little things on the list I'd like to do. :)

[NoVAphotog]

Well a few updates, and the first couple of mods for the M3!

M3: Picked up a set of color matched front reflectors and a set of black kidneys. I think the black kidneys are perhaps the first mods done on EVERY enthusiast BMW

+1

They just GO with the Shadowline trim.

[cakM3]

+1

They just GO with the Shadowline trim.

+1

Very nice Jon!

[johnrando]

Gittin' 'er done already Joop, nice!