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

[Vas]

Car on jackstands and rear wheels removed. Awaiting new tires to come in from Tire rack.

[BMWCurves]

Filled the spare donut to 60 psi. I doubt it had been touched since the car was delivered to the original owners since it had about 18 psi in it.

Oddly, while I was filling it at the gas station near my house a young kid, probably 16, pulled up in a brand new Audi S4. He got out and tried to start pumping his own gas. In Oregon you can't do that (an attendant has to pump it) and the gas attendant started telling him he'd have to wait until he was free. I couldn't figure out if this kid is so young that he's never been to a gas station on his own yet, or if he lives in Washington and this is the first time he's filled up at an Oregon gas station, but the car had Oregon license plates so I'm not sure what the deal was. Either way, pretty nice car for a teenager.

[az3579]

In Oregon you can't do that (an attendant has to pump it)

This is one of the stupidest things ever, and is the sole reason why I refuse to get gas in New Jersey (they have the same moronic law) despite it being a dollar a good 60-80c a gallon cheaper...

[BMWCurves]

This is one of the stupidest things ever, and is the sole reason why I refuse to get gas in New Jersey (they have the same moronic law) despite it being a dollar a good 60-80c a gallon cheaper...

I agree, it's pretty antiquated. The argument goes (among other things) that it creates jobs but I think that's a tenuous argument.

[az3579]

I agree, it's pretty antiquated. The argument goes (among other things) that it creates jobs but I think that's a tenuous argument.

The funny thing is, the only folks I ever see pump gas are older folks. I don't see how they can make a living, even with 2 jobs, pumping gas.
It shouldn't be law to have someone pump your gas for you. I don't see why you should be required to let someone else handle your property. Most of the time they drip gas all over the side of the car because they don't get paid enough to give a flying f***. :facepalm

[Sockethead]

Here in Jersey, they are all foreign nationals...
I hate it when they don't put the gas cap in the holder and just let it dangle.

[az3579]

Here in Jersey, they are all foreign nationals...
I hate it when they don't put the gas cap in the holder and just let it dangle.


This.
Whenever Charlie and I go on a roadtrip and have to get gas in Jersey, he will actually get out of the car and supervise him putting gas in the car. I would do this if I was ever forced to get gas in Jersey going forward.

This is more of a gear grind subject anyway.

[slater]

This is one of the stupidest things ever, and is the sole reason why I refuse to get gas in New Jersey (they have the same moronic law) despite it being a dollar a good 60-80c a gallon cheaper...

can't agree more. you don't mess with a man's automobile.

peter

[cakM3]

can't agree more. you don't mess with a man's automobile.

peter

From my personal experience getting gas on the Jersey Turnpike, most of the people putting gas into your car don't care whether or not they spill gas on your car or that they allow the gas cap to dangle against the side of your car. It shows their "don't give a s*** attitude". This is why BP mentioned that whenever I'm in Jersey I supervise those people when gassing up. I watch them like a hawk and make sure they don't drop my gas cap or spill gas on the side of the car. Sometimes they manage to get a drop or two on the side which I immediately wipe off using detail spray....then I will give them a nasty look.

... but as Botond mentioned this is more or less a grinds your gears type of thing...

[Imola.ZHP]

Noted, never get fuel in either of those states. WoW, I had no idea.

EDIT:

I had a dream about driving my ZHP a few nights ago ='-(

I love the i3 but I find the community of owners to be a bit annoying. There are a few cool guys and gals but a lot of newbs that make you wonder if they have ever owned a car before and a few are just go bonkers anytime you even mention modifying the car. I had one guy go NUTS about me smoke vinyl shrink wrapping my wheel arch reflectors. Seriously. He was going on and on about how unsafe the car is now and that if I am ever in a wreck that my insurance company won't pay for the damages and how would I feel if someone got seriously hurt, etc, etc. Then a few hours later someone from another country that doesn't require the ridiculous wheel arch reflectors posted a pic of their car, without them, lol.

Needless to say I miss you guys. Then another guy that seems to think that lowering the i3 will completely ruin the car, yet the i3's in Japan are lower than every other country's i3's, he seems oddly overly concerned about turning radius, I guess he does a lot of U-Turns? Its pretty nuts. It is difficult for me to just ignore idocracy but I'm working on it.

[az3579]

Needless to say I miss you guys. Then another guy that seems to think that lowering the i3 will completely ruin the car, yet the i3's in Japan are lower than every other country's i3's, he seems oddly overly concerned about turning radius, I guess he does a lot of U-Turns? Its pretty nuts. It is difficult for me to just ignore idocracy but I'm working on it.

I agree that everything else mentioned is a bunch of stupid crap that isn't a big deal. I do have to slightly agree with the lowering comment, though I can totally understand why some want to lower their cars. I do believe it ruins the car a bit... I'm getting really tired of the stiff ride in my car, but it's something I have to put up with since I track my car and need to have less body roll. It is what it is... if someone's willing to live with the added stiffness then more power to 'em! I say go for it; if it's on your mind, then you definitely don't mind the ride quality, and have to say that nothing beats a lowered car in terms of looks. :thumbsup

[Imola.ZHP]

I agree that everything else mentioned is a bunch of stupid crap that isn't a big deal. I do have to slightly agree with the lowering comment, though I can totally understand why some want to lower their cars. I do believe it ruins the car a bit... I'm getting really tired of the stiff ride in my car, but it's something I have to put up with since I track my car and need to have less body roll. It is what it is... if someone's willing to live with the added stiffness then more power to 'em! I say go for it; if it's on your mind, then you definitely don't mind the ride quality, and have to say that nothing beats a lowered car in terms of looks. :thumbsup

You should see the mess of a thread about possibly installing an additional 3gal fuel cell in the Frunk. I didn't even get into that mess of a discussion but there was a lot of talk about fiery deaths, lmao. Like fuel cells are not designed for impacts.

If I am being perfectly honest, lowering my ZHP is part of what started the downfall in our relationship, followed shortly by the 19" VMR V710's, the combination of the drop with the wheels MADE the car as far as looks went, but in Memphis, OMG, it rhode horribly. My better half started to refuse to ride in the car and anytime I took one of the dogs somewhere in it they would end up getting sick. Luckily in their dog bed, but still.

The i3, however, sits up high from the factory and while I don't doubt ride will be somewhat compromised by a drop, I also don't plan to drop it to the ground, a kit like that doesn't even exist yet. The most aggressive kit out there right now is an H&R Kit, 1.2" in the front and 0.8" in the rear. I think that would be about perfect.

https://scontent-dfw1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/v/t1.0-9/11264835_10204563959406584_6798803537224967598_n.j pg?oh=739344dde90968542e77a6178e249e44&oe=56503BA7

The car already rides kind of rough with the 20's, I don't think a mild drop will hurt it that much. Better half loves driving the i3, I'm going to start running the numbers on getting rid of the CRV and getting another i3 after we get back from vacation.

[ELCID86]

Got new front glass. Pilkington DOT 177 (Ohio?). I found it odd that the logo is on the passenger's side. Rain and light sensor checks out ok.


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[Sockethead]

It's great to hear an enthusiast's point of view on the i3 I'm glad you are posting...

[az3579]

Got new front glass. Pilkington DOT 177 (Ohio?). I found it odd that the logo is on the passenger's side. Rain and light sensor checks out ok.


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I've found Pilkington's quality control all over the map at this point.

You should be okay though.

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[stephenkirsh]

Filled the spare donut to 60 psi. I doubt it had been touched since the car was delivered to the original owners since it had about 18 psi in it.

Oddly, while I was filling it at the gas station near my house a young kid, probably 16, pulled up in a brand new Audi S4. He got out and tried to start pumping his own gas. In Oregon you can't do that (an attendant has to pump it) and the gas attendant started telling him he'd have to wait until he was free. I couldn't figure out if this kid is so young that he's never been to a gas station on his own yet, or if he lives in Washington and this is the first time he's filled up at an Oregon gas station, but the car had Oregon license plates so I'm not sure what the deal was. Either way, pretty nice car for a teenager.

I'm guessing it's a rental.

[ELCID86]

I've found Pilkington's quality control all over the map at this point.

You should be okay though.

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Yeah I saw some complaints about dot177, but so far so good. The shop has a lifetime defect warranty also.


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[az3579]

I'm guessing it's a rental.

Have you ever seen an S4 rental?
I haven't. :dunno

[slater]

Have you ever seen an S4 rental?
I haven't. :dunno

yep, no way it's a rental.

i would assume it's his parents' car.

peter

[az3579]

Today I took a swiffer to every part of my interior and loosened up the seats so I could do a full vacuum around and under the seats. This is prepwork for when I do Leatherique.

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[Rovert]

Come to Vancouver and do mine!! Haha

[az3579]

Come to Vancouver and do mine!! Haha

Buy me a new bed so my back doesn't kill me anymore and I might consider it. :shifty

[anandoc]

Today I took a swiffer to every part of my interior and loosened up the seats so I could do a full vacuum around and under the seats. This is prepwork for when I do Leatherique.

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Ahem, you want to make a trip back to Ottawa again and do this for me while I 'supervise'? :p

[Rovert]

Maybe we can split a bed for him. LOL

[stephenkirsh]

yep, no way it's a rental.

i would assume it's his parents' car.

peter

In SF we have an audi rental program run by audi usa that rents anything from and s4/5 to r8, so I dunno. There's so many ways to rent expensive cars now.

When I was in high school, I had a kinda-friend who busted ass working at jack in the box and bought an e46 330 CPO only 3 years old. It's possible.

Why do we care anyway? My wife went to a high school where kids got 911s for their 16th bday (she was definitely not one :( )

[az3579]

Ahem, you want to make a trip back to Ottawa again and do this for me while I 'supervise'? :p

There's a reason I don't even wash my car that regularly; it's too much work. Hate doing it. What would make the interior any different? lol

[az3579]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/28/b4e892bc9df756ccbfd4450c5c210cc3.jpg

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[johnrando]

Leatherique?

[Just_George]

You ain't right, boy! :rofl


There's a reason I don't even wash my car that regularly; it's too much work. Hate doing it. What would make the interior any different? lol

Me, I bought a set of rear springs from Justin for the 330Ci. Hoping to correct the unmatched ride-height of the rears...

[danewilson77]

Bought some new interior trim pieces for the whip.

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[johnrando]

Nice Dane. Same here, including black cube dash trim pieces.

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[az3579]

Bought some new interior trim pieces for the whip.

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Staying with silver or something entirely different?

[danewilson77]

Staying with silver or something entirely different?
Something entirely different.

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[jakksfor20]

Had my rear speakers re-foamed. Sounds much better.


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[Sockethead]

Had my rear speakers re-foamed. Sounds much better.


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I always wondered about that every time I saw that add in the back of roundel magazine... Good to know!

[das boots]

Latest Aug. Consumers Report issue. The biggest culprits in oil burning. Top 3 are BMWs. Stats are from 2010 till 2014. Maybe they should have included the E46s. Next in line is Audi.

[Vas]

Installed the rear wheels back on with new Bridgestone S04 tires and a new zhp shift knob

[stephenkirsh]

Latest Aug. Consumers Report issue. The biggest culprits in oil burning. Top 3 are BMWs. Stats are from 2010 till 2014. Maybe they should have included the E46s. Next in line is Audi.

Yea I've read some about that. Their current turbo v8 burns something stupid like 1 quart every 1000 miles, new from factory. And the batteries can't handle their weird coast-charge deal because "Americans don't coast the same way European drivers do." Lots of crazy crap. I think I mentioned it in a thread I stared here about the reduction in reliability of modern cars to meet CAFE fuel requirements.

[jakksfor20]

I always wondered about that every time I saw that add in the back of roundel magazine... Good to know!

I had it done at a local speaker repair shop. Less than half the cost of new ones. I didn't want to buy new non-OEM and make them fit, splice wires or anything like that.


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[ELCID86]

Installed be gas cap. Need to clear the SES light and see if that fixes it (he says hopefully).


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[330i ZHP]

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[Pip]

Wow. The color looks great. Car is going to be amazing when finished.

[danewilson77]

Looks great Stu.

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[Vas]

Put 501 miles on her today. Flawless execution

[stephenkirsh]

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That color should be called delicious red. Wow!

[Whammy]

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:rockon

Wow.

[Sockethead]

That is an awesome color!

[Whammy]

Quick question: When replacing the expansion tank and sensor, do you remove the rubber surrounding the sensor material? The new one has it. The old one did not and it appears to be very hard to come off.

My thought is no.

[BMWCurves]

Does it matter, since you're replacing both the expansion tank and the sensor? What I recall from when I replaced those parts as a part of my cooling system overhaul, the rubber o-ring came out with the old sensor.

[Whammy]

Here's a pic:
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[ELCID86]

Rolled fenders on my car and ZHP05jb's (Joono).

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[Vas]

Installed a new updated set of wheel Center caps on the wife's zhp

[BMWCurves]

Here's a pic:
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Oh! I was misreading what you meant. Mine didn't come with a rubber piece like that. I got the part from TMS and it had a blue plastic bit that looked very different from the old one, but I stuck the new sensor in there with the blue "cap" because it didn't look like it was meant to come off. I haven't had any issues, although I've made sure the coolant level is always topped off.

[ELCID86]

Leave it on.


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[Rovert]

Be sure after you roll to reseal the fenders! While that roller is smooth rubber, it still applies enough pressure to the paint to micro fracture it even when you use a heat gun. After 4 years of mild Vancouver winters both fenders began to show signs of rust underneath.

[330i ZHP]

thanks folks

[Aamerh90]

Washed and went on an impromptu photoshoot.

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[Johnmadd]

Washed and went on an impromptu photoshoot.

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:drool :drool :drool :drool :drool :drool :drool :drool :drool ...

[cakM3]

Very clean :thumbsup

[Aamerh90]

Thanks guys :)

[Don Adolfo]

I bought a new battery on Friday; the same day I rolled past 43K. I hoped the new battery would correct my electrical glitches, and it did that day, but on Saturday I was still experiencing some problems. Today, all worked fine. Any ideas or recommendations?

[BCS_ZHP]

Adolfo,
Drive it a bit, more regular than normal, know you don't do that much with that low mileage. Give the electrical system time to reset itself.
Bruce

[Don Adolfo]

Washed and went on an impromptu photoshoot.

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Beautiful shots.

[330i ZHP]

E46 sexy time right there

[Jconlin16]

Replaced my pre-cat o2 sensors, much easier than I anticipated. http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/02/87c6bee669200887e57c34d5f070b80b.jpg

[ClimRox]

Replaced my pre-cat o2 sensors, much easier than I anticipated.

Nice! Were you having issues, or just PM? OEM Bosch or Genuine?

[Jconlin16]

Nice! Were you having issues, or just PM? OEM Bosch or Genuine?

Check engine light came on and it was code p2231. The o2 sensors are OEM Bosch.

[anandoc]

Installed brand new OEM BMW wiper blades

http://i.imgur.com/WZ55xoGl.jpg

[ELCID86]

I bought a new battery on Friday; the same day I rolled past 43K. I hoped the new battery would correct my electrical glitches, and it did that day, but on Saturday I was still experiencing some problems. Today, all worked fine. Any ideas or recommendations?

Drive it!


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[iya_e46]

went lighter with my tints from 35% to 50%

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy208/iya818pque/AW%20ZHP/6f8bab81-3c5f-4bb0-b270-5cf436e8fb73.jpg (http://s792.photobucket.com/user/iya818pque/media/AW%20ZHP/6f8bab81-3c5f-4bb0-b270-5cf436e8fb73.jpg.html)

with rear sun up

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[BADCLOWN]

AW looks so good

[iya_e46]

^thank you sir

[Don Adolfo]

Adolfo,
Drive it a bit, more regular than normal, know you don't do that much with that low mileage. Give the electrical system time to reset itself.
Bruce

Thanks Bruce. I am driving it more. Everything worked today.

[Don Adolfo]

Drive it!

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Will do Shawn. I am driving it more. Everything worked today.

[Whammy]

Love me some AW :drool

My weekend update involved a bunch of work:

Oil Change
Cleaned thermostat mating area / Re-sealed the thermostat
Replaced the expansion tank
Replaced battery under warranty; no more voltage issues!!


Lots of work but I am quite happy that both the coolant leak and the voltage issues are completely resolved. A bit bummed the memory seat control wasn't the issue. Oh well.

[cakM3]

I installed my Bimmian cell phone mount in the ZHP today. Ended up breaking a few trim clips (orange inserts for the dash) so I will be ordering a bunch for later.... road tested and my install seems solid! :thumbsup

iPhone doesn't take great pictures when it's dusk outside but I had to grab these for now :)
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/493/20277973701_82e32a06d2_k.jpg

After mounting and securing the interior trim pieces everything looked snug. After taking the car out on some rough roads where I live, I took this pic showing the trim pieces secure as expected :)
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/285/20245825286_9a009e0bd1_k.jpg

[ELCID86]

Will do Shawn. I am driving it more. Everything worked today.

Glad to hear. Let's go for a drive again soon!


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[JupiterBMW]

Hey guys, believe it or not, I get to post in this thread! So I'm not actually home yet (sitting in Newark airport at the moment), but I had a set of two rear tires delivered for the M3. The car has been sitting in my driveway for about 2 weeks with a flat rear. I guess my wife ran over a piece of tile or something from the neighbors construction project at their house, and she's just too busy to get it taken care of. So, tomorrow morning I will pull off the rears and bring them to get the new set of Michelin PSS installed.


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[rkneeshaw]

Detail time!

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Hi
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1. Hand wash
2. Meguiars clay bar
3. Meguiars Ultimate Compound (using DA cutting pad)
4. Meguiars Ultimate Polish (using DA polishing pad)
5. Meguiars Ultimate Wax

I had a few stubborn water spots and other stuff on a few areas of the paint and the ultimate compound really cleaned them up nicely.

Waiting for the rain to pass before I take it out and get a good look at her.

[Whammy]

^:drool

[Jconlin16]

^:drool

+1 Looks great!

[slater]

I installed my Bimmian cell phone mount in the ZHP today. Ended up breaking a few trim clips (orange inserts for the dash) so I will be ordering a bunch for later.... road tested and my install seems solid! :thumbsup

looks good, charlie - i've been wanting to install one of these but have been concerned about how much it interferes with the passenger's "space" - does it feel intrusive from the passenger seat?

peter

[cakM3]

looks good, charlie - i've been wanting to install one of these but have been concerned about how much it interferes with the passenger's "space" - does it feel intrusive from the passenger seat?

peter

Peter, this mount really does not get in the way of the passenger. There's still a lot of room for them to be seated. :thumbsup I like this mount because it is off the windshield and set up more so it's aligned with your navi display. I like how it's angled towards the driver. :)

[az3579]

looks good, charlie - i've been wanting to install one of these but have been concerned about how much it interferes with the passenger's "space" - does it feel intrusive from the passenger seat?

peter

It definitely doesn't get in the way. Every passenger I've ever had moved the seat way back because of the curvature of the dash; it keeps getting in the way of the left knee, so everyone just moves the seat back.

[JupiterBMW]

Getting two tires mounted on the rears of the M3. Had to dismount the wheels and bring them in though, thankful for the X5 for that!


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[slater]

Peter, this mount really does not get in the way of the passenger. There's still a lot of room for them to be seated. :thumbsup I like this mount because it is off the windshield and set up more so it's aligned with your navi display. I like how it's angled towards the driver. :)


It definitely doesn't get in the way. Every passenger I've ever had moved the seat way back because of the curvature of the dash; it keeps getting in the way of the left knee, so everyone just moves the seat back.

thanks guys! mostly it's just my wife sitting there; she's only 5'4" and isn't bothered by the dash curve (i am, though, when i sit there). i was just concerned that she (or another passenger) would feel that their space was encroached upon by this mount. hmmm. i may pick on up - i need a solution for this. :)

peter

[cakM3]

If you get the Bimmian cell mount Peter I think you will be okay :thumbsup

[Sockethead]

It definitely doesn't get in the way. Every passenger I've ever had moved the seat way back because of the curvature of the dash; it keeps getting in the way of the left knee, so everyone just moves the seat back.

I've had two big/tall people bend my bimmian mount with their knees. Once it's bent, it will never sit right again so be careful...

[johnrando]

Welcome back Joop. Looks good rknee... Charlie, my Bimmian mount doesn't sit so flush, how did you get yours so flat? My Bimmian only hits taller peoples knees but normally not an issue and as said, just move the seat back.

[BADCLOWN]

I like how it's angled towards the driver. :)


on topic but about as far from being on topic as possible (and totally unrelated to ZHPs and what i did with mine today haha), probably my favorite cockpit in a non-euro:


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[3ZHP]

Hey guys, believe it or not, I get to post in this thread! So I'm not actually home yet (sitting in Newark airport at the moment), but I had a set of two rear tires delivered for the M3. The car has been sitting in my driveway for about 2 weeks with a flat rear. I guess my wife ran over a piece of tile or something from the neighbors construction project at their house, and she's just too busy to get it taken care of. So, tomorrow morning I will pull off the rears and bring them to get the new set of Michelin PSS installed.


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Welcome Home!

[Technoman]

Installed a new pair of Michelin PSS on the rear. Tire shop broke two duck bills and had to run out and get another one to get the rubber on the rim. Took 2.5 hours, FML...

[Sockethead]

Installed a new pair of Michelin PSS on the rear. Tire shop broke two duck bills and had to run out and get another one to get the rubber on the rim. Took 2.5 hours, FML...

Yea I've had that happen before... Low profile tires are a bitch

[Rovert]

I finally made my car rub last night after installing spacers a couple weeks ago. LOL #BecauseRacecar

20984

I dove into a super hard 90 degree right and there was a moderate bump while I was throttling it. I didn't think the stance was aggressive enough but I overcame it! LOL. It was a beautiful tail out moment. [emoji15]

[JupiterBMW]

Installed a new pair of Michelin PSS on the rear. Tire shop broke two duck bills and had to run out and get another one to get the rubber on the rim. Took 2.5 hours, FML...

Geez, sorry to hear... I had mine done in like 20 minutes, they guy unloaded and reloaded them into my X5 for me, and then he didn't charge me a single penny for the work... And I've never even seen the guy!!! Its the shop I go to all the time, but still, all new people... I was shocked...

[JupiterBMW]

Well, more updates from me, as I'm home now... I only ordered a few small cosmetic items for the pair while I was gone this time, but still, install time!! And of course, with the fun stuff, comes some crappy stuff... Read on...

For the X5... I ordered the color matched reflectors to replace the Euro clear ones... Installed those today, very happy... Also, I rebadged the X5 with the color matched Silverstone Metallic badges I bought from iND. Very happy with the badges, and super impressed I was able to get them on without messing up. OEM location and pretty damn close to perfect if I may say so! :biggrin Pics of X5 stuff...

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For the M3... Well, I was all happy having two brand new Michelin PSS mounted on the back the other day, and I was super thrilled that the guy didn't charge me anything to install them, so as a token of gratitude, I was going to order the front two from him and also get an alignment done (I like replacing tires all at once). Well, yesterday afternoon, the car dropped into limp mode, a million lights on the dash... I scanned the codes, U1411, something about missing Gateway information...?!?! Into the dealer it went right away and turns out the EDC computer needs to be replaced... Parts and coding, about $1200... So frustrating! And on that, no front tires, not yet anyway... But, as soon as its home from the shop (tomorrow afternoon), it too will get rebadged with the color matched badges... Can't wait... :)

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[BADCLOWN]

what exactly is an EDC cpu? I can't believe on an '11 M3, that's not covered under some type of warranty.

[Vas]

EDC is the Electronic Damper Control system that adjusts each shock to suit driving conditions.

[BADCLOWN]

That's insane, not like it's a wear and tear item. Plus it's only 4 years old. Feel bad for ya on that one big time.

[danewilson77]

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[BADCLOWN]

doing a full swap or just trying it out?

[danewilson77]

Full swap Sir.

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[Whammy]

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Ooooo!!!! Very nice!

[Sockethead]

Joop, try and get the dealer to goodwill some or all of the cost... your vehicles are in there enough, they should help you out...

[Vas]

Installed a bmw performance exhaust on the wife's car.

[Pip]

Full swap Sir.

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Looks great.

[JupiterBMW]

That's insane, not like it's a wear and tear item. Plus it's only 4 years old. Feel bad for ya on that one big time.

Hah, thank you sir... The car is out of warranty by 5 months, still under on mileage though, just less than 42K miles. So yes, this sucks. I was planning on using this money for some tires too, but now I'll have to reevaluate.

To be honest though, I'm getting used to this. Our X5 got hit for a massive bill about 1 year out of warranty, and it was about 10K miles under on mileage. Still sucks though...

[JupiterBMW]

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Dane, is this the birch trim?? Very nice, I dig your willingness to try something different... Very classy look. Pics of the entire swap?

[cakM3]

Joop, try and get the dealer to goodwill some or all of the cost... your vehicles are in there enough, they should help you out...

+1

Hopefully your dealer will help you out Jon :thumbsup

Dane, the new trim looks good!

[danewilson77]

Dane, is this the birch trim?? Very nice, I dig your willingness to try something different... Very classy look. Pics of the entire swap?
This is retrofit, real wood birch.

I'll post pics when completed.

Thanks to everyone for the positive remarks.

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[JupiterBMW]

Oh wow, custom. Even better!


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[ELCID86]

Installed a bmw performance exhaust on the wife's car.

And??


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[Vas]

And??


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Check the project thread :)

[cakM3]

Check the project thread :)

very nice Vas! :thumbsup

[Vas]

very nice Vas! :thumbsup

Thanks Charlie :)

I will update the thread this evening with some pictures of it.

[cakM3]

I replaced a worn passenger's side A-pillar cover on the ZHP this morning and installed a new Bimmian cell phone mount in the ///M this afternoon. Sean's comment regarding pulling off the interior trim popped up in my mind as I was removing my interior trim to install my Bimmian mount. Thankfully nothing broke although several posts stuck to the dash fasteners when I pulled off the interior trim :)

[Vas]

Messed with alignment of the bmw performance exhaust

[squashman702]

Finally finished stripping the Dsport 17x8.5 wheels that I had and got my Sumitomo HTR ZIII's mounted.

Went from this:
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To this:
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Way too many hours with aircraft paint remover and a power washer to get them stripped.

[anandoc]

Replaced the cracked dead-pedal. Man, was it ever a pain to yank out the inner door sill trim in order to remove the dead-pedal!

[ELCID86]

Replaced the cracked dead-pedal. Man, was it ever a pain to yank out the inner door sill trim in order to remove the dead-pedal!

I need to do this.


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[cakM3]

Replaced the cracked dead-pedal. Man, was it ever a pain to yank out the inner door sill trim in order to remove the dead-pedal!

I just discovered my ///M deadpedal is cracked :rofl Replacing this is now on my list of things to do for the ZHP....

[UdubBadger]

I just discovered my ///M deadpedal is cracked :rofl Replacing this is now on my list of things to do for the ZHP....

Always something Charlie, they never stay perfect for long.

Here is my list currently.

M3
Rear quarter window seal is torn
Rear trim (the thin body panel right between the trunk and bumper) has paint bubbling
Both front windshield and rear window seals are cracked and bubbled.
Front windshield is pitted to hell.
Trunk is swirled to high hell for some reason also and I just polished and cleaned the paint before the meet in June.

E91
4 rashed wheels
Front bumper has a 2mm dent/puncture in it and scuffed on bottom
Rear quarter panel has been swiped by a pole and dented.
Rear bumper has a bunch of punctures and scratches (I already have a new primed one sitting here to replace it)
Struts are at 50k and likely time to think about replacing. If love to drop it a tiny bit as well.
Need to by 1 new winter wheel eventually.


Got my work cutout for me this fall lol!



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[cakM3]

Always something Charlie, they never stay perfect for long.

Here is my list currently.

M3
Rear quarter window seal is torn
Rear trim (the thin body panel right between the trunk and bumper) has paint bubbling
Both front windshield and rear window seals are cracked and bubbled.
Front windshield is pitted to hell.
Trunk is swirled to high hell for some reason also and I just polished and cleaned the paint before the meet in June.

E91
4 rashed wheels
Front bumper has a 2mm dent/puncture in it and scuffed on bottom
Rear quarter panel has been swiped by a pole and dented.
Rear bumper has a bunch of punctures and scratches (I already have a new primed one sitting here to replace it)
Struts are at 50k and likely time to think about replacing. If love to drop it a tiny bit as well.
Need to by 1 new winter wheel eventually.


Got my work cutout for me this fall lol!



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Agreed Seth :thumbsup

You have quite the list there! have a lot myself but haven't put them down into a list. Afraid I would get depressed so I just handle them one issue at a time ;) This year has been more of a year to address ZHP issues. Between my work scheduling and car issues, it's no wonder I haven't taken either cars on a long-distance (to the DC area and beyond) road trip this year...

[Whitexi]

Just ordered a wheel for the E90. Never thought I would have such a short list of options for sourcing one. Luckily eBay had a couple. Hello full size spare buh bye runflats!


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[UdubBadger]

Just ordered a wheel for the E90. Never thought I would have such a short list of options for sourcing one. Luckily eBay had a couple. Hello full size spare buh bye runflats!


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[anandoc]

I need to do this.


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I just discovered my ///M deadpedal is cracked :rofl Replacing this is now on my list of things to do for the ZHP....

Its a simple but annoying DIY given the awkward angle one has to work at to get the pedal out. Just follow this DIY and you should be fine. Took me about 45 mins and a lot of swearing to get the door sill inner trim out.

http://www.e46fanatics.com/howto/howtodetail.php?howto_id=16

[Vas]

That m3 dead pedal for the sedan is expensive. But soo worth it

[ELCID86]

Kim and I were headed to the grocery store and I stopped at the high school and told her I wanted to make sure she remembered how to drive a stick as she hadn't driven one since we sold our 97 Accord. She got in adjusted the seat, put it in gear and off we went! Around the lot twice then out onto the main road and to the store. Never stalled or missed a gear. I knew I loved that lady!


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[ELCID86]

Its a simple but annoying DIY given the awkward angle one has to work at to get the pedal out. Just follow this DIY and you should be fine. Took me about 45 mins and a lot of swearing to get the door sill inner trim out.

http://www.e46fanatics.com/howto/howtodetail.php?howto_id=16

Thanks


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[Vas]

Kim and I were headed to the grocery store and I stopped at the high school and told her I wanted to make sure she remembered how to drive a stick as she hadn't driven one since we sold our 97 Accord. She got in adjusted the seat, put it in gear and off we went! Around the lot twice then out onto the main road and to the store. Never stalled or missed a gear. I knew I loved that lady!


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Time for another zhp

[ELCID86]

Time for another zhp

LOL. She actually said she liked driving it more than riding in it (makes her feel sick).


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[NoVAphotog]

Kim and I were headed to the grocery store and I stopped at the high school and told her I wanted to make sure she remembered how to drive a stick as she hadn't driven one since we sold our 97 Accord. She got in adjusted the seat, put it in gear and off we went! Around the lot twice then out onto the main road and to the store. Never stalled or missed a gear. I knew I loved that lady!


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:biggrin

Erin took over driving for me on our way from Richmond last weekend...all the way up 95 and through DC during rush hour. Offered to swap back as we got into DC, said no, I got this. Stalled a couple times due to people cutting her off in DC, but otherwise we survived and I think she is that much better having passed quite a few manual "stress tests." She has definitely mastered it this summer, very happy!

[ELCID86]

:biggrin

Erin took over driving for me on our way from Richmond last weekend...all the way up 95 and through DC during rush hour. Offered to swap back as we got into DC, said no, I got this. Stalled a couple times due to people cutting her off in DC, but otherwise we survived and I think she is that much better having passed quite a few manual "stress tests." She has definitely mastered it this summer, very happy!

WTG Erin.


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[bukolzhp]

Any body knows how to decode a vin#? Have this guy sellin a 2004 black convertible with 170k miles at 6.5k. Drove the car and looks like it's gonna need some struts, but I want to confirm its a zhp. Black with clean title. No accidents. It looks nice, paint is original. Any ideas?

[bukolzhp]

Oh vin wbabw53434pl47724 thanks!

[fredo]

Www.bmwvin.com
Enter the last 7 of VIN.
Verify car has code 767 perf package.

[bukolzhp]

Got it thanks!!!

[rkneeshaw]

Finally finished stripping the Dsport 17x8.5 wheels that I had and got my Sumitomo HTR ZIII's mounted.
...
To this:
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Way too many hours with aircraft paint remover and a power washer to get them stripped.

Those look great, more pics?

[Hermes]

Put my E21 BBS' on my NK so I can turn it into a roller for now

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/2000CS/E43297F2-28CF-421A-B535-65D727980E5A.jpg

[danewilson77]

:drool

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[johnrando]

Looks good JP. Dane, looking forward to more pics.

For me, front sway bar, front trim, fuel filter.
http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?4241-Jet-Black-ZHP-quot-Mini-quot-Mod-A-Palooza&p=446827#post446827

[ZHP Dave]

Put some Michelin AS3s on the Regamasters. Hopefully it'll keep the rears from rubbing now.

[fredo]

I took the ZHP for a ride at lunch time.

Little traffic, sunny day, cold A/C, clean car, Duran Duran music in the background ... can't get any better ! :thumbsup

[san]

Got the passenger side rear tire inspected, found out them at the rim is cracked at the inner lip...


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[Johnmadd]

Got the passenger side rear tire inspected, found out them at the rim is cracked at the inner lip...


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Well that sucks. :(

[cakM3]

Got the passenger side rear tire inspected, found out them at the rim is cracked at the inner lip...


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bummer.....:(

[Sockethead]

Got the passenger side rear tire inspected, found out them at the rim is cracked at the inner lip...


Go to a place like Wheels America and have it repaired. I had two cracks repaired on one of my back wheels and it lasted for years... until I bent it beyond repair in a construction zone. The welds never cracked again

[iya_e46]

got new center console cause I'm ocd

[UdubBadger]

Replaced a fried tail light in the E91 today.

This was the old one - wasn't joking about the "fried" part.
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[az3579]

Replaced a fried tail light in the E91 today.

This was the old one - wasn't joking about the "fried" part.
21067


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So what, do those have a tail light recall as well?

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[Vas]

got new center console cause I'm ocd
Nice. Ocd strikes again

[ELCID86]

Got the passenger side rear tire inspected, found out them at the rim is cracked at the inner lip...


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What were your symptoms San? Colin has a slow leak that we've had the tire shop check at least twice.


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[san]

Go to a place like Wheels America and have it repaired. I had two cracks repaired on one of my back wheels and it lasted for years... until I bent it beyond repair in a construction zone. The welds never cracked again

Yeah, I am looking for shops close by that could fix it, but also looking for used wheels...


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[san]

What were your symptoms San? Colin has a slow leak that we've had the tire shop check at least twice.


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Initially the tire lost about 10psi a day and within 2 days or so it started to lose about 20psi.... I don't know if these 2 issues are related but during winter I used to lose about 5-10 psi a day from the same tire and when I got it checked then, the shop couldn't find anything wrong... When the ambient temperatures started to rise, the issue went away and tire didn't lose any pressure at all... But all of a sudden last week, I got the tpms warning and it started to lose pressure everyday...


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[UdubBadger]

So what, do those have a tail light recall as well?

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Not sure but the part only cost me $12 so whatever. We never got a recall notice on it


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[wstr75]

Installed an OEM BMW hardtop hoist in my barn ceiling. I got it with the hardtop from a gent whose M3 had been totaled by the insurance company. Totaled in rag top state without having the hardtop installed. Also got the back seat folding windscreen and carry case, too, from this gent. The top has been re-painted silver gray and, when the weather turns cold, we will be ready for quiet, comfortable winter time driving.

[Rovert]

I washed my car illegally. [emoji16]

[squashman702]

Pulled the front brakes apart- P/S front had been squealing like it was dragging due to unlubed caliper slides. Found that the outer pad had a good amount of meat on it, but the inner had a chunk missing. Pulled the D/S apart to find the same thing. Bought the cheap pads at Autozone as a temp fix since I'm going on vacation tomorrow with the car, and just ordered some Stoptech rotors, a new wear sensor, and Hawk pads from Tirerack.

[Whitexi]

Installed my alcantara additions, compliments of Coby Wheel!

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[ELCID86]

:like


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[danewilson77]

Mmmm

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[UdubBadger]

Nice!


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[jwalther]

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[ikeupinya]

Did some coding on my newly acquired ZHP: Converted its clocks to Military time, turned off DRLs (ugly yellow), as well as the door chime whilst key in ignition & seat belt reminder chime/indicator & I accidentally triggered my SRS light so I turned it back off...

[Karl Lazlo]

New windshield.

[BADCLOWN]

that mini steering wheel re-wrap looks AMAZING

[Whitexi]

Thanks guys!


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[fredo]

I filled up the MINI and washed it in the touchless car wash. The price for car wash is $7, but if you buy gas at the same time it goes down to $5. Not a bad deal, IMHO.

[fredo]

I ordered an extra key for the ZHP at my Indy. I thought keys can be ordered only thru the dealer, but I was wrong. Still needed to show proof of ownership plus my DL. Saved $25 compared to dealer prices ($180 at Indy).

[johnrando]

Attended The Ultimate BMW Driving Event. Mini auto-x driving class, skid demo, X5 Hill demo. Great day!

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/17/574fe3aa38ac4ae5b2733468fc6e3969.jpg

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[Fenrir]

Washed and waxed the car yesterday.... Theeeeeen it rained.... Yay for desert showers...

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[Pip]

Looks like a great time John.

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[stephenkirsh]

Washed and waxed the car yesterday.... Theeeeeen it rained.... Yay for desert showers...

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Seems like that happens all the time. Kinda strange!

[fredo]

Attended The Ultimate BMW Driving Event. Mini auto-x driving class, skid demo, X5 Hill demo. Great day!

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/17/574fe3aa38ac4ae5b2733468fc6e3969.jpg

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Sounds fun ! But ... no mafia shirt ? :dunno

[Fenrir]

Seems like that happens all the time. Kinda strange!
Haha its a conspiracy

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[az3579]

Today I received the replacement black cube dash piece I bought from Rando, so I installed my original black cube trim back into the car. I've been meaning to do this since I got the NB interior...

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/18/d9bf408056828feaa17918a744b69f02.jpg

Every single time I touch the trim, something breaks. I spent over half an hour trying to get the silver passenger dash piece off, only to have a piece break off the radio trim, then finding that my black cube radio trim piece has that same piece broken. Damn it, man... I just don't get a break. :(

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[Sockethead]

Is it the nub to the left of the radio? that piece is broken on my old trim. I filed the nub on the new one so the orange clip wouldn't grab it as tight.

[az3579]

Is it the nub to the left of the radio? that piece is broken on my old trim. I filed the nub on the new one so the orange clip wouldn't grab it as tight.

That's the one. That is a genius idea... I'm gonna file the rest of the metal pins so they don't sit quite as tight.

[Hermes]

Since I got my car back...

Got some Alcantara:

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/7A5805EB-CA2E-4681-A8D1-D8E8FA3F8A7C.jpg

Installed the front and rear seats, still need to do the door cards. Will swap to the brushed aluminum door trim while I have them off.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/8B4FD522-7223-431D-BEF8-599BC41878AE.jpg

Will probably swap the Alcantara wheel from the blue car to this one and reinstall the performance shifter/ebrake

Got some tint:

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/C1EE97BD-F66B-460B-867B-7C6E0650DECE.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/4A4B6741-E951-4B96-B1C0-468B2967D8E8.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/ED6C9F8C-3CCC-4A2B-B2A6-FA47BAFAEFBD.jpg

3M Colorstable 20%

[Rovert]

You have an Imola car too?? I must be out of the loop.

[Hermes]

You have an Imola car too?? I must be out of the loop.

I bought it in 2008 [emoji6]

[Rovert]

[emoji33] is there anything I can assimilate into mine?? It's a coupe!!! [emoji41]

[az3579]

How come that car's still kickin' around, JP? Are you saving it for when your sister returns?

[az3579]

Dropped the car off to get tint applied to all windows + windshield.

[san]

Got my cracked rear wheel fixed... But the shop said the tire is in very bad shape on the inside and will need replacement... Guess il need new tires now... Was looking at buying dedicated winter tires and wheels but I guess now il just buy the dws 06 tires...


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[Hermes]

How come that car's still kickin' around, JP? Are you saving it for when your sister returns?

I don't know, I kinda don't want to get rid of it because I've had it so long.

[NoVAphotog]

Dropped the car off to get tint applied to all windows + windshield.

Noice!! 50, 70%?

[das boots]

I don't know, I kinda don't want to get rid of it because I've had it so long.

Get rid of the AT and retain the 6MT.

[az3579]

Noice!! 50, 70%?

Llumar AirBlue80.

[Whammy]

Get rid of the AT and retain the 6MT.

+1

[NoVAphotog]

Llumar AirBlue80.

:like

[Pip]

Guess it was yesterday but I put the f10 m5 knob back on the car and redlined the car in 1st and 2nd. Felt damn good.

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[Vas]

Llumar AirBlue80.

I had considered this but no privacy at all. Plus the cost of it.

[az3579]

I had considered this but no privacy at all. Plus the cost of it.

I personally don't see a need for privacy if you're out in public. :dunno
Just admit it, you just want to pick your nose. :)

The cost isn't bad at all. I'm getting all of the windows including the windshield done for $350. I've heard reports of $500-700, so imagine how happy I was when it came out so low. Lifetime warranty, and he will retint the windows once, for free, in case something like glass breakage happens. 30 days satisfaction guarantee.

[ecrabb]

Well, this just happened. ;)

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[BMWCurves]

New lower grille? Does your current one have a crack?

[az3579]

New lower grille? Does your current one have a crack?

Probably faded.

[Vas]

Good choice on the bmw performance grills.

[Taliben]

Replaced CVV and OFHG last weekend, ended up switching some connections around and having a no start issue but I got it dealt with. Ordered GAS DISA O-ring and new poly inserts for my AKG RSMs which somehow already failed within 1 year/10k miles :shifty:

[ecrabb]

New lower grille? Does your current one have a crack?

Probably faded.
Yep. Badly faded and the plastic grid is broken in a couple of places. No missing grid; just borked. I bought plastic paint for about eight bucks to refurb it and I was going to glue the broken parts. But then the more I started thinking about the time to remove, refurb, and reinstall, and how the end product would look, the more I thought it was penny-wise and pound-foolish not to just replace it.

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[BADCLOWN]

Hermes: the alcantara interior looks SO much better. nice work. i love the LED tails on coupes. wish the sedans came that way too.


ecrabb: did you order the body pieces of ECS?

[johnrando]

Sounds fun ! But ... no mafia shirt ? :dunno
It was a blast. Dang, and I wore one the next day.

Taliben - nice werk
BP - Glad you like the piece.

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[cakM3]

I bought 4 bottles of BMW Wheel cleaner and a set of brake pads for the ///M then treated myself on a nice joy ride with my ///M this afternoon.

Man did my ///M feel and sound so damned good at 7500 rpm!!! I can't stop :drool :drool :drool :drool


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[Vas]

I personally don't see a need for privacy if you're out in public. :dunno
Just admit it, you just want to pick your nose. :)

The cost isn't bad at all. I'm getting all of the windows including the windshield done for $350. I've heard reports of $500-700, so imagine how happy I was when it came out so low. Lifetime warranty, and he will retint the windows once, for free, in case something like glass breakage happens. 30 days satisfaction guarantee.

Post some pics of it.

[Sockethead]

Since I got my car back...
Got some Alcantara
You're gonna need this to protect those back seats :)
http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?16536-FS-BMW-universal-protective-rear-seat-cover-E46ci-amp-M3

[Johnmadd]

You're gonna need this to protect those back seats :)
http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?16536-FS-BMW-universal-protective-rear-seat-cover-E46ci-amp-M3

:rofl

[az3579]

Post some pics of it.

I will tomorrow. Just came back from picking it up so it's getting dark.
I'm also starting a thread in the product review subforum where I'll post pics.

[danewilson77]

I personally don't see a need for privacy if you're out in public. :dunno
Just admit it, you just want to pick your nose. :)

The cost isn't bad at all. I'm getting all of the windows including the windshield done for $350. I've heard reports of $500-700, so imagine how happy I was when it came out so low. Lifetime warranty, and he will retint the windows once, for free, in case something like glass breakage happens. 30 days satisfaction guarantee.
You know you're going to get that windshield tinted and get a rock chip a week later.

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[az3579]

You know you're going to get that windshield tinted and get a rock chip a week later.

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It's already scratched from the wiper so it's already t(a)inted. :shifty

[JupiterBMW]

I personally don't see a need for privacy if you're out in public. :dunno
Just admit it, you just want to pick your nose. :)

The cost isn't bad at all. I'm getting all of the windows including the windshield done for $350. I've heard reports of $500-700, so imagine how happy I was when it came out so low. Lifetime warranty, and he will retint the windows once, for free, in case something like glass breakage happens. 30 days satisfaction guarantee.

Honestly, that's still pricey, but not terrible. I had the ZHP done for $280ish if I remember right... The X5 was only in the mid $400 range, and that's a LOT more glass...

[az3579]

Honestly, that's still pricey, but not terrible. I had the ZHP done for $280ish if I remember right... The X5 was only in the mid $400 range, and that's a LOT more glass...

But did you do your windshield on the ZHP? My pricing includes windshield...
The non-windshield price for all other glass was $250.

[JupiterBMW]

But did you do your windshield on the ZHP? My pricing includes windshield...
The non-windshield price for all other glass was $250.

Hmm now I don't remember. Maybe I'm thinking of pricing on the F30 328d, which did include windshield. ZHP did not have windshield done..

EDIT... The only receipt I still have is the X5, all done including windshield and panoramic roof for$380.


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[BADCLOWN]

you all pay a TON for tint? are you getting ceramic tint or something special????


i paid $180 to have all 4 windows and a windshield banner done on the ZHP.

[NoVAphotog]

you all pay a TON for tint? are you getting ceramic tint or something special????


i paid $180 to have all 4 windows and a windshield banner done on the ZHP.

LOL

NoVA: $350 for standard 3M Tint...ceramic was $550. Nothing on the windshield.

[az3579]

you all pay a TON for tint? are you getting ceramic tint or something special????


i paid $180 to have all 4 windows and a windshield banner done on the ZHP.

That's a low price. All the quotes I've ever seen for all windows minus the windshield have been 200-300, so what we're paying is pretty average.

When I say windshield, I'm talking' the WHOLE windshield, BTW. :)

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[BADCLOWN]

local L.E. has never made a big deal about tint in general, even since i was 16 years old with my first car (I've gotten limo on every car I've owned), bit i couldn't imagine doing a windshield. i don't think the place I've gone to for all my cars would do a windshield (full).

[NoVAphotog]

local L.E. has never made a big deal about tint in general, even since i was 16 years old with my first car (I've gotten limo on every car I've owned), bit i couldn't imagine doing a windshield. i don't think the place I've gone to for all my cars would do a windshield (full).

It's one of their favorite things to stop people for here..."increased chance of marijuanas to be found"

[ikeupinya]

I'm with BADCLOWN with a similar price: Paid $186 for all side windows, rear windshield & glare strip for the front done all last Friday.

Of course I asked for Military discount & had my rearview mirror off, sent off to Radar-mirror for repair so that all helped lower the price...

[BADCLOWN]

It's one of their favorite things to stop people for here..."increased chance of marijuanas to be found"

i work for a local sheriffs department here. my favorite stops are for license plate lights...........i work third shift so theres an ABUNDANCE of them haha.

[az3579]

Today I finally replaced my cowling. Now that my windshield has been replaced, I don't have to worry about it getting marred.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/21/060d212feaac14269727434d9573a4f5.jpg

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/21/f481141fb1b512939613a336ce409536.jpg


bit i couldn't imagine doing a windshield. i don't think the place I've gone to for all my cars would do a windshield (full).

Doing anything less than 50% on a windshield is stupid, IMO. Hell, I think 50 is even pushing it.

Mine is 80% all around. Looks absolutely perfect through the windshield.

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[slater]

Today I finally replaced my cowling. Now that my windshield has been replaced, I don't have to worry about it getting marred.


nice, BP. i replaced mine when i replaced my windshield as well. the old one wasn't that bad, but the rubber lip that meets the windshield was getting dry and cracked.

peter

[ELCID86]

Installed new 5k HID fogs. Will try to post pics later.


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[WOLFN8TR]

Installed new 5k HID fogs. Will try to post pics later.

In for pics!

[ELCID86]

In for pics!

WILCO. Need to wait for the sun to set a bit. Might be headed to RVA to see Marin the coed as she requested a visit by me and Dexter (dog).


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[cakM3]

Restored a spare set of ZKW headlight lens I have sitting in my garage while BP worked on prepping his rear deck for refinishing :)
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/22/93cca1671ea3251e2ef863288b311388.jpg

I couldn't believe just how easy it is to restore these headlight lens!
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/22/316e4a0f7a7a6efd856438a83047b8ad.jpg
Saving coin here so I can get my new oil filter cap for the ///M ;)

Here's a shot if BP getting his rear deck cleaned for paint
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/22/b5d1c0c168d9d5d542ed95636d4a0fc6.jpg

Progress is being made today at Charrie's garage ;) :thumbsup


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[Vas]

Restored a spare set of ZKW headlight lens I have sitting in my garage while BP worked on prepping his rear deck for refinishing :)
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/22/93cca1671ea3251e2ef863288b311388.jpg

I couldn't believe just how easy it is to restore these headlight lens!
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/22/316e4a0f7a7a6efd856438a83047b8ad.jpg
Saving coin here so I can get my new oil filter cap for the ///M ;)

Here's a shot if BP getting his rear deck cleaned for paint
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/22/b5d1c0c168d9d5d542ed95636d4a0fc6.jpg

Progress is being made today at Charrie's garage ;) :thumbsup


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Word of advice.

When you sand off the hazing you are actually removing a protective layer as well.

So even though they are clear, they won't stay that way forever.

So if you want to avoid them becoming yellow and hazy, you need to either put vinyl on them or coat them with a product like opti coat pro.

Otherwise it's a temporary fix.

[fredo]

WILCO. Need to wait for the sun to set a bit. Might be headed to RVA to see Marin the coed as she requested a visit by me and Dexter (dog).


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Your wife is not going ?

[Whitexi]

New tires installed on the Mini today. I was able to get a local shop to price match Pirelli P Zero run flats. $750 all four installed FTW!


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[fredo]

Good deal on the Mini tires ! Are they size 17 ?

[Whitexi]

Yea 205/ 45R17. I wasn't even in the market yet and was just looking at my options but I wasn't passing this up. They were $135 each instead of $189!


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[fredo]

I have the same size on my 2005 Mini Cooper. Came with R16, but I switched to R17. :thumbsup

[cakM3]

Word of advice.

When you sand off the hazing you are actually removing a protective layer as well.

So even though they are clear, they won't stay that way forever.

So if you want to avoid them becoming yellow and hazy, you need to either put vinyl on them or coat them with a product like opti coat pro.

Otherwise it's a temporary fix.

Exactly Vas :thumbsup I will be ordering Opti Coat Pro and Laminex to apply to my restored lens before mounting them to my headlights.


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[Vas]

Exactly Vas :thumbsup I will be ordering Opti Coat Pro and Laminex to apply to my restored lens before mounting them to my headlights.


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You don't need both though.

I been using opti coat pro and recommend it. Just get the one for plastic

[BMWCurves]

Gave the ZHP a much needed bath. I still need to do more serious detailing but it won't be for a little while. The haze today is crazy from all the forest fires, the county line fire and the Cougar Creek left ash on the driveway.

Cool interactive map (look at Washington State!)

[fredo]

Gave the ZHP a much needed bath. I still need to do more serious detailing but it won't be for a little while. The haze today is crazy from all the forest fires, the county line fire and the Cougar Creek left ash on the driveway.

Cool interactive map (look at Washington State!)

I don't see a map here. But sometimes things won't show on my iPad.

[cakM3]

You don't need both though.

I been using opti coat pro and recommend it. Just get the one for plastic

The Opti Coat puts a protective UV coat in the refunished surface of the lens and the Laminex film further protects the surface of the lens from pitting over time. That's why I'm doing this Vas. As expensive as these lens get over time, doing this will save money as I won't need a replacement lens compared to those who don't put a protective film over their lens.


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[Hermes]

Cleaned it

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[Whitexi]

SO nice Hermes! Me too!


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[Rovert]

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I bandaged my car up. LOL

#CoupeLyfe

[Vas]

The Opti Coat puts a protective UV coat in the refunished surface of the lens and the Laminex film further protects the surface of the lens from pitting over time. That's why I'm doing this Vas. As expensive as these lens get over time, doing this will save money as I won't need a replacement lens compared to those who don't put a protective film over their lens.


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Iono. Phil at detailers domain said opti coat was enough.

[ELCID86]

Your wife is not going ?

No she's visiting her folks in SC as I was supposed to be out of town on bid-ness, but the trip got cancelled.

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[fredo]

MmHh ... I don't get it, Trevor. :dunno

[az3579]

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I bandaged my car up. LOL

#CoupeLyfe


MmHh ... I don't get it, Trevor. :dunno


Probably that stupid blasted door seal that some coupes seem to have a problem with. Those buggers are friggin' EXPENSIVE!

[Rovert]

With coupes, the inside window trim is held on by glue that dries up and becomes brittle resulting in the inside window/door trim slowly hanging off and falling off. The existing glue that is still hanging onto the trim is stretchy and flexible, but the failed sections are hard and crispy. BMW wants $$$$$$ for each side to replace which will probably happen again.

[Rovert]

21202

It's legal to have a clean car. But it's illegal in Vancouver to wash your car on a private residence as well as water grass with fresh city water.

My Parents have setup a system to collect most cleanish "grey water" in giant garbage bins outside during Vancouver's stage 3 water restrictions. So I managed the legal cleaning of his car in the driveway using only grey water aka used water...LOL.

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All clean and the water bin was just topped off to the brim again, for grass watering tomorrow evening.

It's amazing how much water we send down the drain in a first world economy when you instead, collect some of it!!

[BMWCurves]

I don't see a map here. But sometimes things won't show on my iPad.

Here you go: http://projects.oregonlive.com/wildfires/map/

I just didn't link it :facepalm

[Whitexi]

21202

It's legal to have a clean car. But it's illegal in Vancouver to wash your car on a private residence as well as water grass with fresh city water.

My Parents have setup a system to collect most cleanish "grey water" in giant garbage bins outside during Vancouver's stage 3 water restrictions. So I managed the legal cleaning of his car in the driveway using only grey water aka used water...LOL.

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All clean and the water bin was just topped off to the brim again, for grass watering tomorrow evening.

It's amazing how much water we send down the drain in a first world economy when you instead, collect some of it!!

Is there a shortage or is this a year round thing?


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[Rovert]

We've only had this level of water restriction once in 2003. I predict this to be a much more common occupancy and hope that the Vancouver area can find other clean ways to add to higher water levels.

[Whitexi]

I just realized your on the west coast not east. So your in the group area of the map in the drought.


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[ELCID86]

In for pics!

I posted them in the fog light color thread.


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