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

[ELCID86]

Therapist said I was "clutch cleared" so I was able to go get my car from the paint shop. Hope to post some pics tomorrow if the weather and daylight cooperate.


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[cakM3]

These came in from DDM Tuning today...
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Love these!

35W thin HID ballasts and some free LED bulbs...
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[Johnmadd]

Therapist said I was "clutch cleared" so I was able to go get my car from the paint shop. Hope to post some pics tomorrow if the weather and daylight cooperate.


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Yay!

[Johnmadd]

These came in from DDM Tuning today...
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Love these!

35W thin HID ballasts and some free LED bulbs...
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Nice, my 55W ones look like those. Great product for a great price.

[cakM3]

Nice, my 55W ones look like those. Great product for a great price.

Totally agree John. Nice to have these on hand just in case I need to replace my fog ballasts. Right now my ballasts work fine on the ZHP. Got these because the passenger's side fog light stopped working after our last major rain storm so I ordered these thinking that my passenger's side ballast was blown... not the case. I cleaned out the connectors and everything worked perfectly so I now have "spares" to add to my shelf of BMW spare parts in my closet... ;)

[slater]

What the...

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How the hell does that even happen? I didn't even run over anything...


dang BP... looks like your tire was rubbing? the plastic looks 'burned' around the edges...




Therapist said I was "clutch cleared" so I was able to go get my car from the paint shop. Hope to post some pics tomorrow if the weather and daylight cooperate.

awesome, congrats shawn!

peter

[NoVAphotog]

The kit I got from Tischer was good and contained everything, minus a TB gasket, which probably isn't needed in most instances.

This kit?

http://www.getbmwparts.com/partlocator/index.cfm?action=MorePartInfo&PartID=789937&siteid=214672&catalogid=4462

[az3579]

dang BP... looks like your tire was rubbing? the plastic looks 'burned' around the edges...

The only reason I even noticed it was because it started dragging today and I didn't have a clue 'till I looked. Haven't the faintest idea how this happened...
It started to smell from all the plastic rubbing, so I knew I had to cut it out ASAP.

[ecrabb]

Full washed my driver's side door panel by opening the door in the POURING rain. :shifty

Hey, at least it was nice, soft water! ;-)

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[Vas]

New bumper trim on the front bumper to replace the faded old ones. Didn't want to bother painting them.

[ELCID86]

Reinstalled the GMG front license plate bracket that the paint shop didn't install properly (too lose b/c you have to take the whole thing apart IOT install it--very frustrating design).


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[ELCID86]

New bumper trim on the front bumper to replace the faded old ones. Didn't want to bother painting them.

I should have probably done that too.


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[Whammy]

Went to a local C&C this morning with the ZHP.

[BADCLOWN]

ordered my battery tender, going to wash the car tomorrow since its supposed to be nice (past 3 days its been raining, windy and cold and it has SUCKED). gonna go back under the car cover until HOPEFULLY i can get the car up to its storage garage middle of next week and put her away in hibernation.

[Hermes]

For those of you that love 6er's as much as I do

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[Johnmadd]

For those of you that love 6er's as much as I do

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Been there and done that... with E30's.

[ELCID86]

Installed new gloss grilles on mine and BavSound speakers in Colin's front doors. We need a black front door speaker grille if anyone has one.




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[jwalther]

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[Hermes]

Found my Alpina stuff

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[WOLFN8TR]

ZKW Lens upgrade! :thumbsup


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[Vas]

Clear lenses are a nice improvement especially for the cut-off/color flicker.

[das boots]

Been there and done that... with E30's.

Hear, hear! And I miss my M Technic E30.

[Alikessu]

Got some Red Caliper Covers by MGP with some 10 mm spacers
worked out great

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[rkneeshaw]

ZKW Lens upgrade! [emoji41]



Cool, did you go from AL's to ZKW lenses? I have some ZKW lenses sitting on the shelf waiting to be swapped into my AL projectors... hoping they go right in without any fuss.

[cakM3]

Cool, did you go from AL's to ZKW lenses? I have some ZKW lenses sitting on the shelf waiting to be swapped into my AL projectors... hoping they go right in without any fuss.

The OEM ZKW lens are one-for-one swap with the AL Bosche-type lens. I just did this on my M3 just before replacing my high pressure power steering hose. Very easy to do.

[jwalther]

Crap. Literally. Left the top down at work yesterday, and because my lot doesn't get any sun this time of year I didn't put the cover on. Learned my lesson.

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s216/jeffw63/3DE4CFAD-26B7-4DB8-807E-D6442C18A84E_zpsneeo7btl.jpg (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/jeffw63/media/3DE4CFAD-26B7-4DB8-807E-D6442C18A84E_zpsneeo7btl.jpg.html)

[Rovert]

Haha my friend always had a roll of toilet paper in the trunk. We once came out to a small community of birds using his ///M3 vert as a wasteland. So having one is fortunate!! Someone always has it worse!!!

[fredo]

I try to keep a bottle of water handy. In case some bird likes my car, at least I can rinse the stuff.

[das boots]

I try to keep a bottle of water handy. In case some bird likes my car, at least I can rinse the stuff.

+1. Water and clean rag. Learned my lesson.

[Rovert]

One good tip is some club soda! It's clean water that you can pressurize out of a bottle, not a can, if you need to shoot something off the clear coat like a hose.

[az3579]

One good tip is some club soda! It's clean water that you can pressurize out of a bottle, not a can, if you need to shoot something off the clear coat like a hose.

That's genius. Will have to try this sometime...

[Rovert]

You don't clean your car for 3 months at a time. You don't need to worry about this BP. LOL

[az3579]

You don't clean your car for 3 months at a time. You don't need to worry about this BP. LOL

Only when I don't get any birdshit on it... :(

[WOLFN8TR]

New Billet Dipstick and Water Pump Pulley. Very nice quality!

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[az3579]

^^ blinggggggggg!


Today I spent an hour and a half removing the adhesive from where my trunk lip spoiler was and touched up the gouges in the trunk with touchup paint. Then I went to hose down the car at the local car wash since I made a mess with the goo gone.

[Johnmadd]

Rear sway bar links on the e30, trying to hunt down an issue systematically.

[alexandre]

^^ blinggggggggg!


Today I spent an hour and a half removing the adhesive from where my trunk lip spoiler was and touched up the gouges in the trunk with touchup paint. Then I went to hose down the car at the local car wash since I made a mess with the goo gone.

What happened ?

I dropped off my ZHP at the shop and I'm driving an Elantra Sport while they're replacing my driver's door. A true appliance. I feel like I'm driving a Whirlpool dryer. Kinda wish I had the monster on the right instead.

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[Rovert]

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[NoVAphotog]

New Billet Dipstick and Water Pump Pulley. Very nice quality!

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Very nice Gary! What does the "tip" look like on that dipstick? I'd imagine it's a LOT easier to read...

[az3579]

What happened ?


Bridgeport happened.

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[slater]

so, BP... are you going to file an insurance claim?

peter

[das boots]

BP. Are saying someone stole it? Ripped them off literarily?

[WOLFN8TR]

Very nice Gary! What does the "tip" look like on that dipstick? I'd imagine it's a LOT easier to read...

Yes it is easier to read.

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[az3579]

so, BP... are you going to file an insurance claim?

peter

No. I'm 26, my insurance will probably double if I file a claim.


BP. Are saying someone stole it? Ripped them off literarily?

Yes, someone stole it. Pried it up with a KEY (found the broken off tip of the key on my trunk) and stole it. They stole my neighbor's roof spoiler on his Lancer as well.


Yes it is easier to read.

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That is a really nice piece...

[NoVAphotog]

That is a really nice piece...

+1

Great pickup, definitely wish they made one for M54.

EDIT:

Nevermind! Sweet.

https://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330i-M54_3.0L/ES2973124/


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[cakM3]

Yes it is easier to read.

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I will have to order a set for my ZHP.....

[ELCID86]

Tempting. But pricey.


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[Vas]

+1

Great pickup, definitely wish they made one for M54.

EDIT:

Nevermind! Sweet.

https://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330i-M54_3.0L/ES2973124/


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Need to order one.

[das boots]

Yes it is easier to read.

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I guess the oil dip sticks are all stranded SS vice the bladed dip sticks. Or is this for aftermarkets? Dunno if new factory dip sticks are now stranded SS dip sticks?

[slater]

No. I'm 26, my insurance will probably double if I file a claim.

i doubt it. call and find out! it's not a collision claim.

when i was 26 and living in VT, i had a civic racecar and a 3-year old audi A6 2.7TT 6-speed. full coverage on both, and i paid $125/month. i then rubbed up against a pole in my parking garage, causing $1200 of damage to the audi. filed a claim, had it repaired, paid my deductable ($250). insurance (with progressive) never went up.

peter

[BMWCurves]

I was 24 in Philadelphia when my car was keyed on the trunk and front right panel. I paid my insurance deductible but my premium didn't increase for the vandalism claim.

[cakM3]

I'm guessing insurance won't go up for something like this....

[stephenkirsh]

No. I'm 26, my insurance will probably double if I file a claim.



Yes, someone stole it. Pried it up with a KEY (found the broken off tip of the key on my trunk) and stole it. They stole my neighbor's roof spoiler on his Lancer as well.



That is a really nice piece...

What the F?! That's ridiculous. I guess they're trying to sell it?

[az3579]

i doubt it. call and find out! it's not a collision claim.

when i was 26 and living in VT, i had a civic racecar and a 3-year old audi A6 2.7TT 6-speed. full coverage on both, and i paid $125/month. i then rubbed up against a pole in my parking garage, causing $1200 of damage to the audi. filed a claim, had it repaired, paid my deductable ($250). insurance (with progressive) never went up.

peter

See I pay $130 a month with a perfectly clean record, full insurance, AND a clean owned title. That's a single car. I don't know how you guys don't get shafted on insurance, but the second a claim goes on record here where I live, rates skyrocket. It has happened to two different people I know (one was vandalism and the other a hit and run on their car)...
This area isn't exactly what I would call "friendly" for insurance.

[cakM3]

Bridgeport sucks......sounds like you need a change of scenery BP...

[az3579]

Bridgeport sucks......sounds like you need a change of scenery BP...

Tell me about it.

[cakM3]

WEST COAST.....

[Rovert]

Yeah in Canada, any comprehensive claim is just that. It doesn't count towards your premium when you can't control acts of other people.

Our family history has had many people at fault hitting us and that party's insurance is responsible for paying for all damages. That's why their insurance goes up.

We can even claim if trucks dump a load onto the highway at highspeed, sandblasting the whole front end and chipping the window. We just pay a comprehensive, whatever your amount is and everything is repainted/restored/replaced to original condition. Insurance premium is not affected.

[az3579]

Our family history has had many people at fault hitting us and that party's insurance is responsible for paying for all damages. That's why their insurance goes up.

We can even claim if trucks dump a load onto the highway at highspeed, sandblasting the whole front end and chipping the window. We just pay a comprehensive, whatever your amount is and everything is repainted/restored/replaced to original condition. Insurance premium is not affected.

When shopping for insurance here, the companies care about whether anything has happened at all. So, let's hypothetically say I've had 3 accidents and none of them were my fault. Even though it was handled through the other person's insurance, whatever companies I'm getting quotes from for insurance are going to see that and base rates on that. So, even though it wouldn't be my fault in any of those instances, I'd still get slightly higher rates than if there was absolutely nothing on my record at fault or not. Insurance is literally financial rape with almost nothing to gain from having it other than "complying with the law". Another stupid thing is when another drive on your policy gets into an accident, because that incident, even if it isn't your car or even you driving, will still raise your rates for your own car just because it's on the same policy.

I feel it should be illegal for insurance companies to raise rates for 1) accidents that aren't your fault, and 2) accidents that occur to someone else's car with someone else driving, even though it's on your policy.

[Hermes]

Installed a new core support, will go pick up the painted hood, fender, and Zender kit today. Not sure if I'll put the kit on before autocross, probably after


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[slater]

See I pay $130 a month with a perfectly clean record, full insurance, AND a clean owned title. That's a single car. I don't know how you guys don't get shafted on insurance, but the second a claim goes on record here where I live, rates skyrocket. It has happened to two different people I know (one was vandalism and the other a hit and run on their car)...
This area isn't exactly what I would call "friendly" for insurance.

weird. that's how it is in ontario, in VT it was the opposite for me. i was with progressive for 10 years, they were excellent.



When shopping for insurance here, the companies care about whether anything has happened at all. So, let's hypothetically say I've had 3 accidents and none of them were my fault. Even though it was handled through the other person's insurance, whatever companies I'm getting quotes from for insurance are going to see that and base rates on that. So, even though it wouldn't be my fault in any of those instances, I'd still get slightly higher rates than if there was absolutely nothing on my record at fault or not. Insurance is literally financial rape with almost nothing to gain from having it other than "complying with the law". Another stupid thing is when another drive on your policy gets into an accident, because that incident, even if it isn't your car or even you driving, will still raise your rates for your own car just because it's on the same policy.

I feel it should be illegal for insurance companies to raise rates for 1) accidents that aren't your fault, and 2) accidents that occur to someone else's car with someone else driving, even though it's on your policy.

weird. totally not my experience in the US (VT). rates were cheap, service was awesome, no penalties from speeding tickets (i had one on my record at that time), or claims (3 no-fault claims, all over $500).

also, in the US, or at least, VT - stuff stays on your record for 3 years. in ontario, even if it's off your driving record, the insurance company keeps 10 YEARS of history and your rates are based off of that. you wanna talk about financial rape? buy car insurance here... i paid astronomical rates here for 6 years for a claim i had IN THE US in 2005!!!

peter

[san]

Got continental dws 06 tires mounted on all 4 wheels...


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[ELCID86]

Got continental dws 06 tires mounted on all 4 wheels...


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Nice. Would love to hear some feedback on them along your journey.


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[san]

Nice. Would love to hear some feedback on them along your journey.


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Will do...


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[slater]

installed a bunch of parts. phase 1. trip to VT tomorrow!

peter

[Vas]

Bought her some new a pillars

[Rovert]

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Gutted and cleaned out my trunk basement in all three sections!

Took out the battery to get to that side. There was a lot of crap down below! The battery brace is rusting down below around the bolts holding it in place. Could that move to the chassis?

[az3579]

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Gutted and cleaned out my trunk basement in all three sections!

Took out the battery to get to that side. There was a lot of crap down below! The battery brace is rusting down below around the bolts holding it in place. Could that move to the chassis?


Looks like a pipe bomb in your trunk!

[BADCLOWN]

took my fitted car cover to get repaired. accidentally tore a small L shape in it so i dropped it off with an old oriental woman that runs an alteration business and she's going to double stitch a patch from the inside to remedy my blunder.

trickle charger is arriving today so storage is imminent

recharged the 4runners A/C and vacuumed it out.

[Sockethead]

took my fitted car cover to get repaired. accidentally tore a small L shape in it so i dropped it off with an old oriental woman that runs an alteration business and she's going to double stitch a patch from the inside to remedy my blunder.




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[mjweimer]

After what turned into months....the M-Tech 2 parts are on the Touring along with a few other bits like matte shadowline trim:

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Did a quick detail on the "bosses" ZHP:

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[BADCLOWN]

i love BOTH of those. great looking cars!


nice GMG reference haha, i love that show. they haven't had Sue on in quite some time

[Sockethead]

That white touring is sweet!

We wanted to get one of those to haul the kids around but we decided that we wouldn't be able to resist modding it.

[das boots]

Not ZHP. But still BMW.

I was out this afternoon helping with traffic control. Just in case this 7 Series would continue to slide and land on Dehesa Rd. Testifies the safety and strength of a BMW. Driver just walked out of the vehicle and slid down the hill. Called his GF to come pick him up. The other was a Toyota small SUV. Squashed pancake. Toyota was trying overtake downhill the BMW on a twisting two lane. Toyota lost control and ran into 7 Series. Toyota follows down the cliff. Toyota driver condition was lucky to be alive.

[BCS_ZHP]

Made an offer on a '13 e92 M3 yesterday, we've been back & forth negotiating today but it ultimately resulted in no joy. A very nice space gray/black, 6MT, CF roof, cloth seats, competition pkg, 11.4K mile example but our separation on price is too big, we mutually agreed to disagree. He's a good guy, I've bought 3 BMWs from him previously, left my offer out there for him to continue to ponder, his new car arrives this next week. Do we need a M3, absolutely not, do I want one, yep.

[NoVAphotog]

Made an offer on a '13 e92 M3 yesterday, we've been back & forth negotiating today but it ultimately resulted in no joy. A very nice space gray/black, 6MT, CF roof, cloth seats, competition pkg, 11.4K mile example but our separation on price is too big, we mutually agreed to disagree. He's a good guy, I've bought 3 BMWs from him previously, left my offer out there for him to continue to ponder, his new car arrives this next week. Do we need a M3, absolutely not, do I want one, yep.

Was this the M3 owned by that fellow who visited while we were there back in May?

[Vas]

I thought that one was white ?

[ecrabb]

Did a quick detail on the "bosses" ZHP:

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O. M. G. I love that color. What a gorgeous car!

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[johnrando]

Yup, purdy

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[stephenkirsh]

Not ZHP. But still BMW.

I was out this afternoon helping with traffic control. Just in case this 7 Series would continue to slide and land on Dehesa Rd. Testifies the safety and strength of a BMW. Driver just walked out of the vehicle and slid down the hill. Called his GF to come pick him up. The other was a Toyota small SUV. Squashed pancake. Toyota was trying overtake downhill the BMW on a twisting two lane. Toyota lost control and ran into 7 Series. Toyota follows down the cliff. Toyota driver condition was lucky to be alive.

Damn that's pretty nuts. I can't tell, but what model toyota?

[stephenkirsh]

Made an offer on a '13 e92 M3 yesterday, we've been back & forth negotiating today but it ultimately resulted in no joy. A very nice space gray/black, 6MT, CF roof, cloth seats, competition pkg, 11.4K mile example but our separation on price is too big, we mutually agreed to disagree. He's a good guy, I've bought 3 BMWs from him previously, left my offer out there for him to continue to ponder, his new car arrives this next week. Do we need a M3, absolutely not, do I want one, yep.

Interesting how that works.

12k miles?! What was your offer, if you don't mind.

[BCS_ZHP]

Was this the M3 owned by that fellow who visited while we were there back in May?

No, that was an '08 AW/fox red DCT M3. Low miles (under 50K) too, I wouldn't mind having that one but he's not ready to sell it yet.


Interesting how that works.

12k miles?! What was your offer, if you don't mind.

He had previously told me what his lease deal was on that car - I essentially offered the buyout.

[UdubBadger]

Made an offer on a '13 e92 M3 yesterday, we've been back & forth negotiating today but it ultimately resulted in no joy. A very nice space gray/black, 6MT, CF roof, cloth seats, competition pkg, 11.4K mile example but our separation on price is too big, we mutually agreed to disagree. He's a good guy, I've bought 3 BMWs from him previously, left my offer out there for him to continue to ponder, his new car arrives this next week. Do we need a M3, absolutely not, do I want one, yep.

Nice. I've noticed a lot of the E9x M3s are really overpriced right now. People trying to get out for the newer gen but marketing the old ones like - Super Rare, last NA M3 ever, and tacking on $5,6,7k to its true value.


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[TigerTater]

Nice. I've noticed a lot of the E9x M3s are really overpriced right now. People trying to get out for the newer gen but marketing the old ones like - Super Rare, last NA M3 ever, and tacking on $5,6,7k to its true value.


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Yea I agree Seth. I have been watching the market weekly for over a year...my next car will be e90 m3. And the prices have fluctuated so much the past 6 months its crazy. They're all over the board. And believe it or not most of the over priced ones are private sales from individuals who think it's like you say the last of its kind etc. while I do believe that BMW likely will never go back to a NA m3 ...you can't just tack on money or expect almost full msrp on a car that's likely already 4 years old (sedan) at least! I hope to be able too purchase a sub 40k mile car with zcp and 6mt for upper 30/low 40s when it's time.

[UdubBadger]

Yea I agree Seth. I have been watching the market weekly for over a year...my next car will be e90 m3. And the prices have fluctuated so much the past 6 months its crazy. They're all over the board. And believe it or not most of the over priced ones are private sales from individuals who think it's like you say the last of its kind etc. while I do believe that BMW likely will never go back to a NA m3 ...you can't just tack on money or expect almost full msrp on a car that's likely already 4 years old (sedan) at least! I hope to be able too purchase a sub 40k mile car with zcp and 6mt for upper 30/low 40s when it's time.

I hear ya


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[Vas]

I keep looking at an e92 alpine white fox red coupe for sale. Tempted to pull the trigger on it

[TigerTater]

I keep looking at an e92 alpine white fox red coupe for sale. Tempted to pull the trigger on it

DO IT!

It's the last of its kind they say...

It screams like a banshee they say...

You will own it forever they say...

Hah. In all honesty I'm sure you wouldn't regret it.

[Vas]

DO IT!

It's the last of its kind they say...

It screams like a banshee they say...

You will own it forever they say...

Hah. In all honesty I'm sure you wouldn't regret it.
It's a coupe though. And not Imola.

[az3579]

People trying to get out for the newer gen but marketing the old ones like - Super Rare, last NA M3 ever, and tacking on $5,6,7k to its true value.


GoingHAM mobile

This is EXACTLY what people are doing to ZHPs.

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[UdubBadger]

Yup


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[ELCID86]

That white touring is sweet!



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[Vas]

New zhp m front control arms.

[rkneeshaw]

Nice Vas, I need to do that soon.

New tie rods for me

[Vas]

Nice Vas, I need to do that soon.

New tie rods for me
Lol I need to do inner and outer tie rods

[az3579]

Did a full interior cleaning (short of taking the seats out) with my trust Swiffer and Craftsman vacuum. Then I busted out the Leatherique for one more application before the winter hits. I'm going to let it sit for two days this time, since tomorrow will be 70 but cloudy/rainy, and Wednesday should provide a bit more heat with the windows up.

Tomorrow I get my new steering wheel... can't wait.

[johnrando]

What did you get?

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[anandoc]

- Filled up the washer reservoir with winter fluid

- Glued up the rubber 'hose' which carries the trunk harness. It had started to tear.

[NoVAphotog]

- Filled up the washer reservoir with winter fluid

- Glued up the rubber 'hose' which carries the trunk harness. It had started to tear.
Winter fluid?

Sent from an HTC One

[BMWCurves]

Programmed my retrofitted mirror with HomeLink to work on my garage door using this guide: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=384653

[Sockethead]

I gotta get around to doing this. After I replaced my old standard opener I have to program for the new rolling codes... PITA. Tnx for the link!

[BMWCurves]

Yup! My garage uses rolling codes as well and the guide worked for programming perfectly.

[SoCalZman]

So this is weird. I come home last night and notice a huge puddle of oil in my parking spot. I look under the car and its dripping from the tray. I take it to the shop this morning and they call me and say after smoke testing the car its coming from the dipstick tube seal with the engine block. I say go ahead and fix it then. Im going on a trip tomorrow (always how it works, right?) and I dont have time to worry about it.

I just got a call back and he is chuckling saying there was NO o-ring on the dipstick tube. I felt a pang of embarrassment, as a few months ago I am the one who put the o-ring on my dipstick tube and (with A LOT of trouble) got it back in the engine block. I felt the telltale pop and slide in even. He had no explanation other than maybe it got split during installation and squeezed itself out. He does not think its in the pan. I guess I can buy that. Well these things happen, I guess.

[stephenkirsh]

You can smoke test the oil system like that?

[Vas]

Installed new a pillars

[rkneeshaw]

I just got a call back and he is chuckling saying there was NO o-ring on the dipstick tube. I felt a pang of embarrassment, as a few months ago I am the one who put the o-ring on my dipstick tube and (with A LOT of trouble) got it back in the engine block. I felt the telltale pop and slide in even. He had no explanation other than maybe it got split during installation and squeezed itself out. He does not think its in the pan. I guess I can buy that. Well these things happen, I guess.

Its in the pan. I have one in there too, lol

I did the same thing, felt it "pop" into place. But nope, it "popped" down into the pan is what happened. I puked oil all over the place down the underside of the car as a result. I too thought I should put the oring in the hole in the engine block first, and then put the tube in but that is backwards. You have to put the oring on the tube and then install the tube into the block.

[SoCalZman]

Oops. Yeah I put it in the block first. I thought I read that's how we were supposed to do it.

[das boots]

Programmed my retrofitted mirror with HomeLink to work on my garage door using this guide: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=384653

I also do have the Homelink. But sometimes...most of the time, garage door will not open. It's as if the garage door when close is blocking the signals to open. I have to continue pressing to finally open. But when garage door is open, Homelink works perfectly. Maybe I might have to do the extended range install to the Homelink.

[NoVAphotog]

I have never gotten the homelink to work with my garage...doesn't work with certain types of openers.

[KevinC]

Upgraded the useless Mk3 nav computer in my M5 to the semi-useful Mk4 unit. Takes about 30 seconds. The Mk3 system is CD based and needs about a thousand discs to cover the country. Mk4 is what's in the ZHP when so-equipped. Crude by modern standards, but at least not worthless in Mk4 form.

One positive side effect: the lawyer screen appears for a few seconds, then goes away on its own if not manually dismissed. That alone is a nice "upgrade".

[BMWCurves]

Dropped my car off at the mechanic for round 3 of trying to troubleshoot the UUC shifter.

[oclvframe]

Starting Saturday, I replaced the front brakes on my Odyssey (just pads), front and rear pads and rotors on my e61 (fronts Sat., rears Sunday)...when doing the rears I discovered that my (yes I knew they needed replacement) tires had actually worn to the threads. So new tires went on Tuesday. In the midst of the brake work, I gave my ZHP a much needed bath, changed the oil, and spent some time cleaning around the very rear-most corner of the valve cover where a very minor oil dribble had pooled enough to start dripping on the first cat making the car smell like burning oil.

I also let my neighbor get a taste of ZHP goodness....he just recently bought a e90 335 coupe....I'd been telling him to look for a ZHP but somehow the twin scrolls spoke to him (Im guessing because he never actually found a ZHP to drive, even though I'd offered to let him drive mine). In any case, I have a feeling I might have given him some buyers regrets on his 335 after feeling the smooth and endless power delivery of the ZHP. Plus he had to get an auto since his wife can't drive a manual....and I think feeling how smooth the ZHP shifted made him wish for a manual too....oh well!:cool

The photos are of the e61...was pretty pleased with how relatively clean everything was in the undercarriage....but but before doing any removal I still sprayed everything down with simple green and scrubbed what I could.

[das boots]

I have never gotten the homelink to work with my garage...doesn't work with certain types of openers.

I think it is my garage door. It is two sided and insulated. I have to be right in front of the door for it to open. But when park on 2nd driveway, the frequency/signals are greatly diminished.

[stephenkirsh]

Starting Saturday, I replaced the front brakes on my Odyssey (just pads), front and rear pads and rotors on my e61 (fronts Sat., rears Sunday)...when doing the rears I discovered that my (yes I knew they needed replacement) tires had actually worn to the threads. So new tires went on Tuesday. In the midst of the brake work, I gave my ZHP a much needed bath, changed the oil, and spent some time cleaning around the very rear-most corner of the valve cover where a very minor oil dribble had pooled enough to start dripping on the first cat making the car smell like burning oil.

I also let my neighbor get a taste of ZHP goodness....he just recently bought a e90 335 coupe....I'd been telling him to look for a ZHP but somehow the twin scrolls spoke to him (Im guessing because he never actually found a ZHP to drive, even though I'd offered to let him drive mine). In any case, I have a feeling I might have given him some buyers regrets on his 335 after feeling the smooth and endless power delivery of the ZHP. Plus he had to get an auto since his wife can't drive a manual....and I think feeling how smooth the ZHP shifted made him wish for a manual too....oh well!:cool

The photos are of the e61...was pretty pleased with how relatively clean everything was in the undercarriage....but but before doing any removal I still sprayed everything down with simple green and scrubbed what I could.

Did you just pick up the e61? My parents have one. Bought it with like 15k on it. Radiator died at 30k. A few other annoying things, like the hood struts failed at 40k, some buttons on the dashboard have broken, etc.. I think it has 60k or less on it. My dad keeps toying with the idea of getting rid of it before it falls apart more.

[az3579]

... some buttons on the dashboard have broken...

Is he using a hammer to push them???? Buttons don't just break like that... gotta be gentle!

[stephenkirsh]

Well, these did. Buttons do just break. My previous iPhone button broke, and I'm gentle on all of my possessions. Except the ZHP when at autox!

[az3579]

The work was done yesterday, but it was too dark to post pics so here's a pic from earlier today. Fresh Leatherique treatment on all seats and headrests, door cards, shift knob and boot, handbrake boot, and my old steering wheel (not pictured). Once I wiped off all the Leatherique last night, I installed my brand new M3 tri-stitch steering wheel. This is by far the most satisfying thing I've done to my car for a while.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/657/22213849751_5b3a4628da_k.jpg

[rkneeshaw]

The work was done yesterday, but it was too dark to post pics so here's a pic from earlier today. Fresh Leatherique treatment on all seats and headrests, door cards, shift knob and boot, handbrake boot, and my old steering wheel (not pictured). Once I wiped off all the Leatherique last night, I installed my brand new M3 tri-stitch steering wheel. This is by far the most satisfying thing I've done to my car for a while.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/657/22213849751_5b3a4628da_k.jpg

BP, I want to touch it :eeps

[Rovert]

There's more pleasure in stroking your fingers across it. Just a touch isn't enough. Moooooaaarrrrr!! [emoji15]

[az3579]

BP, I want to touch it :eeps


There's more pleasure in stroking your fingers across it. Just a touch isn't enough. Moooooaaarrrrr!! [emoji15]

Yes, touching isn't quite enough... stroking is more like it.

This is getting out of hand already. :biggrin

[squashman702]

Bought Bosch wiper blades yesterday, and ran some Techron fuel injector cleaner through it today.

[sixty5vdub]

Installed new Optima Yellow Top in the ZHP. Removed the OEM battery (I believe it was the stock, original BMW battery), OEM battery tray, and installed the Optima using a Blue Torch Fab battery mount. BTF makes stuff for off-road vehicles, and the battery mount fit almost perfectly in the stock vert battery location. I am not 100% happy with how it is secured, but it isn't going anywhere so it will work for now.
I will touch up the white paint that got dinged up during the install (mount comes in bare form, I sprayed it with rattle can primer and paint). Plan is to take the top part of the mount and add some BMW blue squares to mimic the Bavarian flag, but I ran out of time to finish painting.

[stephenkirsh]

Is that a light weight battery? Or do verts use a different battery?

[danewilson77]

Looks great BP. Tell me how it's too dark to post pics?

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[az3579]

Looks great BP. Tell me how it's too dark to post pics?

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Taking low light pics with my phone ends up in total tragedy, utter devastation, and the complete annihilation of all of my hopes and dreams.

[danewilson77]

Ahhh...gotcha. It was a photo taking issue, not a posting issue.

I thought maybe something happened to the forum settings after 7PM.

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[az3579]

Ahhh...gotcha. It was a photo taking issue, not a posting issue.

I thought maybe something happened to the forum settings after 7PM.

Sent from my SM-G925V using Tapatalk
Forum works just fine. :thumbsul

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[oclvframe]

Did you just pick up the e61? My parents have one. Bought it with like 15k on it. Radiator died at 30k. A few other annoying things, like the hood struts failed at 40k, some buttons on the dashboard have broken, etc.. I think it has 60k or less on it. My dad keeps toying with the idea of getting rid of it before it falls apart more.

I have not had any issues with buttons breaking on either of the e61's I've had....nor have I had some of the nagging things e60s are known for YET! I did, however, do some preventive maintenance as soon as I got my current one. I got it about a year and a half ago from Albuquerque with 30K on the clock. When I got it, I went ahead and replaced the x-drive fluid, the differential fluids, the trans-oil and oil pan and sleeve. Since then I've pretty much just changed the oil every 5K using Liqui-moly longlife oil. Hopefully, this one will last me 200Kmi. The reason it is my second is because I had an equally awesome one back in 2010. I kept it two years and then had a panic attack thinking I'd be dealing with maintenance nightmares so I sold it. Within 6months of that, I realized my mistake and I spent the following year and a half searching for another one (w/sports, winter, and premium packages as well as the auburn interior).

Hope to keep this one and the zhp for a long time!!!

[BADCLOWN]

battery install looks great, always love stuff thats aftermarket but still results in a good OE fitment

[ELCID86]

Interior and speaker updates ongoing in Colin's car.

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Thumbs, iPhone, TaT.

[WOLFN8TR]

Took my lights apart to tweak the cutoff line. I installed ZKW lenses a few weeks ago. I fabricated some custom shields and painted the lens holder and shield flat black with Hi Temp (2000 degrees) paint.

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Taken inside the garage as it's still light outside. Not to shabby. [emoji2]

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[ELCID86]

^you and Charlie!

I resealed my vapor barrier on driver's side and installed some sound deadening while I was in there. Hope that cures the damp carpet.


Thumbs, iPhone, TaT.

[squashman702]

Pulled the passenger seat to use it as a pickup truck. Drove to Buffalo to go grab a Modena interior with vaders for my E36. Seat reinstalled today.

[Karl Lazlo]

I fed BP in exchange for some coding.

[ELCID86]

I fed BP in exchange for some coding.

Good deal (I hope!)


Thumbs, iPhone, TaT.

[ELCID86]

^you and Charlie!

I resealed my vapor barrier on driver's side and installed some sound deadening while I was in there. Hope that cures the damp carpet.

Oh yeah, I also installed a replacement passenger side mirror with working motor--Thanks Tony (I broke the ribbon cable when I replaced the door...).

Thumbs, iPhone, TaT.




Thumbs, iPhone, TaT.

[fredo]

I checked all the levels on the Mini. The expansion tank was almost empty, under the MIN level. I topped off. Will keep an eye on this from now on.

[Karl Lazlo]

Good deal (I hope!)


It was.

But, BP doesn't put out, even after buying him dinner.

[az3579]

I fed BP in exchange for some coding.


It was.

But, BP doesn't put out, even after buying him dinner.

Maybe after a couple more.... dinners. Maybe.

P.S. - I love steak, especially filet mignon.

[Karl Lazlo]

Maybe after a couple more.... dinners. Maybe.

"Does this napkin smell like Chloroform?"


P.S. - I love steak, especially filet mignon.

I would hope that my date wasn't a vegetarian.

[BMWCurves]

What did I do for my ZHP? Well she's still at the mechanic so...

I longed for her to be returned to me :begging

I thought longingly of all the long rides we'll take when she's back in my hands :wub

[sixty5vdub]

battery install looks great, always love stuff thats aftermarket but still results in a good OE fitment
:thumbup I removed the stock battery tray(s), and the new mount fit very snugly (is that a word?) into the space in the trunk. Even had room for a small emergency kit to fit next to the battery. I am happy with the results.


Is that a light weight battery? Or do verts use a different battery?
The Optima is smaller lengthwise that the stock BMW battery, but not sure about any weight savings. It is pretty heavy. I like the Optimas because they are sealed AGM batteries, so not worries about venting or spilling acid. I have been running Optimas in my Jeeps for as long as I can remember. I have had one go bad after 1 year of usage, but it was replaced with another under warranty and has been good to go ever since.

[rkneeshaw]

Got an alignment but the steering wheel isn't straight

http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k513/rkneeshaw/2003%20BMW%20330i%20ZHP/20151016_121433821_iOS.jpg (http://s1113.photobucket.com/user/rkneeshaw/media/2003%20BMW%20330i%20ZHP/20151016_121433821_iOS.jpg.html)

Taking it back to them tomorrow to get it straight.

And in the meantime, i've been enjoying the fall weather. the car just runs sooo good in the cool dense air

[Whammy]

Saw this dinan muffler posted on CL. Is this worth it vs magnaflow?

https://denver.craigslist.org/pts/5242221421.html

[TigerTater]

Saw this dinan muffler posted on CL. Is this worth it vs magnaflow?

https://denver.craigslist.org/pts/5242221421.html

I think the magnaflow is at least a cat back setup, not axle back. At that price I don't see it worth changing from stock. That's a pitiful looking muffler. I mean the guy could have at least tried t clean it up before selling.

[Vas]

Saw this dinan muffler posted on CL. Is this worth it vs magnaflow?

https://denver.craigslist.org/pts/5242221421.html

That looks rough.

[slater]

Got an alignment but the steering wheel isn't straight

http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k513/rkneeshaw/2003%20BMW%20330i%20ZHP/20151016_121433821_iOS.jpg (http://s1113.photobucket.com/user/rkneeshaw/media/2003%20BMW%20330i%20ZHP/20151016_121433821_iOS.jpg.html)

Taking it back to them tomorrow to get it straight.

And in the meantime, i've been enjoying the fall weather. the car just runs sooo good in the cool dense air

that bugs me! has happened to me before. hope they get it right for you.

peter

[BADCLOWN]

definitely will consider that battery tray/optima upgrade in the future.

these fall days when its 65-72 degrees out make for PERFECT windows down cruising and backroads thrashing. i really need to take mine out one last time before winter storage.

[Whammy]

I think the magnaflow is at least a cat back setup, not axle back. At that price I don't see it worth changing from stock. That's a pitiful looking muffler. I mean the guy could have at least tried t clean it up before selling.

That's what I thought. I still want a full cat-back magnaflow exhaust. Didn't know if this would be a good compromise.

[az3579]

Wiped down all leather and frequently touched surfaces in my interior with a damp microfiber to keep them hydrated and clean.

[rkneeshaw]

that bugs me! has happened to me before. hope they get it right for you.

All set! Nice and straight now.

Replaced spark plugs and coils today, want to be in tip top shape for my dyno appointment on saturday.

Also cleaned up my rotor and wheel mating surfaces to try to eliminate some brake judder.

[slater]

this was yesterday, but i got the car up HIGH on jack stands for it's mega overhaul, and installed the front two bilstein PSS coilover assemblies, with reinforcement plates, and new rubber brake lines. my 8-year old son was working with me, which was awesome but of course it meant things took 3x as long to complete, but we took our time, cleaned lots of stuff, and he learned a lot. it was fun.

peter

[NoVAphotog]

this was yesterday, but i got the car up HIGH on jack stands for it's mega overhaul, and installed the front two bilstein PSS coilover assemblies, with reinforcement plates, and new rubber brake lines. my 8-year old son was working with me, which was awesome but of course it meant things took 3x as long to complete, but we took our time, cleaned lots of stuff, and he learned a lot. it was fun.

peter

Peter, sounds like an excellent day!! In for your review of that system when the time comes. :thumbsup

[slater]

Peter, sounds like an excellent day!! In for your review of that system when the time comes. :thumbsup

:) we'll see how long it takes to get my list completed - i have to fix a car for a friend today/tomorrow, and am busy most of the weekend - i likely won't get much done until next week - going to work on it every night next week.

peter

[Vas]

Replaced some broken dash clips for the cube trim and installed a new roundel on the key.

[Simmsled]

Leatherique on both ZHPs, FCABs on one.
Ordering a Coby wheel and armrest cover today.
Oh and a new ZHP shift knob.

[Johnmadd]

E30 got a good used power steering pump and line and reservoir, the steering seems so light after riding with no belt for a year after my pump went out.

[rkneeshaw]

this was yesterday, but i got the car up HIGH on jack stands for it's mega overhaul, and installed the front two bilstein PSS coilover assemblies, with reinforcement plates, and new rubber brake lines. my 8-year old son was working with me, which was awesome but of course it meant things took 3x as long to complete, but we took our time, cleaned lots of stuff, and he learned a lot. it was fun.

peter

Thats awesome peter, great way to spend time with your son, mine is almost the same age, I'll get him wrenching soon too :)


Leatherique on both ZHPs, FCABs on one.
Ordering a Coby wheel and armrest cover today.
Oh and a new ZHP shift knob.

Gotta love a fresh knob!

[Simmsled]

So, turns out that Coby is in Atlanta. I'm flying to Atlanta on Tuesday, and coming back on Thursday.
I talked to Mike and he is going to turn my wheel and arm rest around in the time I'll be there!
Will be honored to meet the legend. Best of all... no shipping charge! Haha
Will be interesting going through security with a steering wheel. Might have to break it out and pretend I'm driving a racecar on the airplane. Lmao

[squashman702]

New water pump and one of the idler pulleys, as well as some BMW coolant and distilled water. I keep replacing all kinds of parts for the next owner haha.

[Vas]

Installed new front shocks, top bearings and plate reinforcement on moms zhp.

Installed OE bmw intake boots on the wife's zhp.

[squashman702]

New BMW valve cover gasket today, replacement one I did last was leaking out of the rear most bolt in the center. No oil leaks for now.

[Simmsled]

FCABs

[Rovert]

Cleansed her inner beauty and conditioned. The left her like this for an hour to soak:

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Then buffed the conditioner with a steaming hot cloth to bring her finish back out:

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[rkneeshaw]

Hooked up the Innovate LM-2 and did a good amount of data logging. Got to figure out the magic formula to convert our pre-cat O2 sensor voltages to AFR... so close... but I'm a little cross-eyed from analyzing spreadsheets of data.

[Jconlin16]

Nice work guys! Seeing the leather with fresh leatherique treatments makes me wish I had leather.

Yesterday, I won a bavsound stage one speaker upgrade system with free installation from a raffle! The local MN BMW group held its season closing meet at an Indy shop's grand re-opening with a cruise afterwards. Awesome time.

[Rovert]

That's awesome. Congrats. Give a review once you've had some time!!

[Jconlin16]

Thanks! Honestly, I wasn't really excited about it until I listened to it in the demo car they had. Now I can't wait. I will definitely post up a review.

[az3579]

Wiped down my steering wheel, all leather surfaces, and my frequently used controls (light switch, window switches, stalks) with a damp microfiber as part of my "fresh leather" maintenance regimen.

[squashman702]

Passenger side airbag recall done.

[mko9]

Technically yesterday, but changed the oil, changed the transmission fluid, changed the differential fluid, bled the brakes, and gave it a general once over in preparation for a trackday at Circuit of the Americas on Sunday.

[az3579]

Finally did a hand wash. Last wash was somewhere around early September... maybe. lol
Went an extra step and rubbed off all the dried whitish crap from the compound I've used on my car a few times already. I never wiped my trim after detailing since I rarely had the time to do so, but tonight I went to town. The trim looks far better than it did before. Also cleaned all glass, which I also rarely do. All steps that make the difference... too bad a car wash is over an hour and a half of work to do it this way!

You can see what it looked like before and after.


http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/29/f083a942d81b1166824b46cd09132e9c.jpg

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/29/752681e315677b3a8a9c54d38295ae30.jpg

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/29/be2ef98f082d3cccd6a3a42ffe5828d9.jpg

[Vas]

Installed a new windshield cowl on the Imola car

[rkneeshaw]

Replaced the new aftermarket M3 fuel pump with a new OEM M3 fuel pump that doesn't have a faulty sender unit. Replaced under warranty. Pleasurable experience dealing with ECS Tuning on the replacement, easy as pie.

[das boots]

22322Went to the Custom Euro Plates in Carlsbad and had this done while I had plates for the E30 M3.

[johnrando]

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[danewilson77]

Finally did a hand wash. Last wash was somewhere around early September... maybe. lol
Went an extra step and rubbed off all the dried whitish crap from the compound I've used on my car a few times already. I never wiped my trim after detailing since I rarely had the time to do so, but tonight I went to town. The trim looks far better than it did before. Also cleaned all glass, which I also rarely do. All steps that make the difference... too bad a car wash is over an hour and a half of work to do it this way!

You can see what it looked like before and after.


http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/29/f083a942d81b1166824b46cd09132e9c.jpg

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/29/752681e315677b3a8a9c54d38295ae30.jpg

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/29/be2ef98f082d3cccd6a3a42ffe5828d9.jpg
Everytime waxing/PCing your car, you should use blue painters tape in all the trim.

And here I thought you've been listening all these years.....

:caseyshrug

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[danewilson77]

Pssst....Hey BP.....what did you use to get it off?

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[daytona90t]

Hi Everyone,

I dont post here too often but I installed my new OEM Euro clear corner lights and side markers yesterday and wanted to share a few pics.
My original amber corner lights were full of condensation so i figured it would be a good time to upgrade.

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[daytona90t]

I also recently installed my Mishimoto silicone intake boots.

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[NoVAphotog]

Pulled THIS out of my right front tire and plugged it...

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[slater]

I also recently installed my Mishimoto silicone intake boots.

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how is the fitment? any kinks in the upper hose?

peter

[slater]

Pulled THIS out of my right front tire and plugged it...

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oh man - sorry daniel. that sucks. PSS?

peter

[Vas]

Hi Everyone,

I dont post here too often but I installed my new OEM Euro clear corner lights and side markers yesterday and wanted to share a few pics.
My original amber corner lights were full of condensation so i figured it would be a good time to upgrade.

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This looks great

[NoVAphotog]

oh man - sorry daniel. that sucks. PSS?

peter

Thanks Peter, and yeah, it was in the PSS. Seems to be holding air fine...almost time for the winter wheels too...lol

[daytona90t]

how is the fitment? any kinks in the upper hose?

peter

Honestly it doesn't fit to bad. It is definitely a tighter fit than with the OE rubber boots but that is to be expected with the thicker stiffer silicone.
I removed the DISA, then dry fit everything to get the orientation and angles just right before I clamped it all on. I wasn't a huge fan of the look of the aluminum F-connector that was included so I went with a new plastic F-connector for $1.29 to keep more of an OEM look.

[daytona90t]

This looks great

Thank you! I think so too! I also have a 2009 X3 in space grey and I think that the all clear look with the grey gives the car a much more modern look, especially parked next to the X3.

[rkneeshaw]

I also recently installed my Mishimoto silicone intake boots.


Those look good!

[Damian]

Oil change, transmission fluids change with special hot climate mix from uuc. Lightweight flywheel and stage 1 clutch I purchase from a member here experienced the gear rattle. New combo seems to work for now. Ordering new front corner signals since my DEPO clears were leaking and ruined the finish. Also fixed my aux input. It had been "broken" for a while now. Finally pulled the cord and plugged in a new one and voila! :facepalm

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[az3579]

Everytime waxing/PCing your car, you should use blue painters tape in all the trim.

And here I thought you've been listening all these years.....

:caseyshrug

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Takes long enough as it is...


Pssst....Hey BP.....what did you use to get it off?

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A wet rag and elbow grease.

[ELCID86]

Hi Everyone,

I dont post here too often but I installed my new OEM Euro clear corner lights and side markers yesterday and wanted to share a few pics.
My original amber corner lights were full of condensation so i figured it would be a good time to upgrade.

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Clear FTW! Consider stealth bulbs to lose the egg yolk look.


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[WOLFN8TR]

22322Went to the Custom Euro Plates in Carlsbad and had this done while I had plates for the E30 M3.

How much for "WOLFN8TR"? [emoji41]


Hi Everyone,

I dont post here too often but I installed my new OEM Euro clear corner lights and side markers yesterday and wanted to share a few pics.

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Look way better! [emoji106][emoji106]
Love the color of your car. [emoji41]

Take a look at the Khoalty stealth bulbs, they are cheap and work great. I've had mine for 10 months now.

[das boots]

How much for "WOLFN8TR"? [emoji41]


No affiliation. customeuropeanplates.com. or call 888-706-2440. Just mention Lawrence was the referral. But do mention you have the BMW CCA discount. or the Halloween discount of 15%. Coupon Code: SPOOKTACULAR.

[daytona90t]

Clear FTW! Consider stealth bulbs to lose the egg yolk look.


Take a look at the Khoalty stealth bulbs, they are cheap and work great. I've had mine for 10 months now.

I will check out the stealth bulbs. My only concern is their brightness, especially during the day. I also have the ungraded Hella E55
retroquick setup from the TRS with Osram bulbs, and knowing how bright my projectors are, I want to make sure they don't "drownout"
my corner markers.

[Alikessu]

First time working on any car[emoji16]

changed the overflow tank
upper n lower hoses
water pump
thermostat
sensors
water pump pulley
belts
transmission fluid
differential fluid
oil change
and it feels real good....
and not a single drop on driveway anywhere[emoji106]🏻


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[rkneeshaw]

I will check out the stealth bulbs. My only concern is their brightness, especially during the day. I also have the ungraded Hella E55
retroquick setup from the TRS with Osram bulbs, and knowing how bright my projectors are, I want to make sure they don't "drownout"
my corner markers.

I tried the clears about 5 years ago and tried some stealth bulbs. They weren't as bright as stock. So I went back to ambers and stock bulbs. Maybe some LED bulbs would be bright enough?

[rkneeshaw]

First time working on any car[emoji16]

changed the overflow tank
upper n lower hoses
water pump
thermostat
sensors
water pump pulley
belts
transmission fluid
differential fluid
oil change
and it feels real good....
and not a single drop on driveway anywhere[emoji106]��


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Impressive! Nice work! Feels so satisfying to do my own work on the car.

[Sockethead]

First time working on any car[emoji16]

changed the overflow tank
upper n lower hoses
water pump
thermostat
sensors
water pump pulley
belts
transmission fluid
differential fluid
oil change
and it feels real good....
and not a single drop on driveway anywhere[emoji106]


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That's excellent... that's a lot of stuff you did there, you got the skills!

[Alikessu]

well I thought if I can take a watch apart and put it back together, then I should be able to put car parts back togeter[emoji6]


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[Sockethead]

Yea BMWs aren't that hard to work on... Just different

[az3579]

I tried the clears about 5 years ago and tried some stealth bulbs. They weren't as bright as stock. So I went back to ambers and stock bulbs. Maybe some LED bulbs would be bright enough?
I have CREE Amber LEDs. Plenty bright even in direct sunlight.

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[Karl Lazlo]

Since I got a flat tire yesterday, swapped over my old Type 72s with Conti EC DW. I am so much happier now. The wheels look like a bag of ass, but the tires are so much better.

[BMWCurves]

Since I got a flat tire yesterday, swapped over my old Type 72s with Conti EC DW. I am so much happier now. The wheels look like a bag of ass, but the tires are so much better.

What tires did you have before?

[Karl Lazlo]

What tires did you have before?
Conti DWS. All season tires are my least favorite flavor. I was just waiting to get through to winter tire season before they were sacrificed at the annual Lazlo Tire Fire.

[Vas]

Stock intake installed

[fredo]

Added half quart of Mobil 1 to the engine. No more warning light.

[Johnmadd]

Added half quart of Mobil 1 to the engine. No more warning light.

Yeah, I hate that yellow light.

[san]

Added half quart of Mobil 1 to the engine. No more warning light.

Does ur engine burn oil?? Is that normal??


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[stephenkirsh]

Does ur engine burn oil?? Is that normal??


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Not crazy for M54s to burn 0.5-1qrt between oil changes.

[BADCLOWN]

Put the ole gal in storage up in Ohio. She's all tucked away with a car cover on and trickle charger doin' it's thang. See you in 5 months haha

[Rovert]

My M54B30 burned a quart every 1,000 miles. I hardly needed to do oil changes because I was always putting new oil in. All I needed was to change the filter.

[BADCLOWN]

Can't believe some of you burn that much oil

[fredo]

Does ur engine burn oil?? Is that normal??


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I heard that's common. My car has 139,000 miles and the oil was changed 8,000 miles ago.

[az3579]

Can't believe some of you burn that much oil


Not crazy for M54s to burn 0.5-1qrt between oil changes.

Tell that to my car. Damn thing needs a quart every 1000 miles.

[san]

Tell that to my car. Damn thing needs a quart every 1000 miles.

Is it because of the high miles on the engine??


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[das boots]

My BMW Tech Mech says it is natural for this type of engine to burn oil. It was how it was made. Which I agree. My E39 530i does not burn oil. Same engine. But different somehow.

[ELCID86]

^some do some don't. Mine burns about a third of a quart every 600-800mi I'm guessing.
I think the service bulletin says they "can" burn up to 1 qt very 1k.


Thumbs, iPhone, TaT.

[san]

Thanks everyone for your replies


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[Karl Lazlo]

Bulb day today. Replaced fog lights bulbs and put in rev led bulbs. Big PIMPIN'.

Oh, and I took certain liberties with CT Title 14.

[Johnmadd]

Mine burns almost a quart per 10,000 miles with 170,000 on the odometer.

[NoVAphotog]

Installed the Pedalbox from ElCID86 for a trial run this week. Definitely fits my driving style as I do have a "weak foot" and barely press the pedal sometimes...this fixes that and really makes her seem more peppy even though nothing changes about the car getting up into the meat of the revs faster really makes a difference especially with the 3.46 and the LSD. I could see myself going through the tires in the rear even quicker with this, not to mention the clutch until I get used to it. Very easy for the revs to fly up if you aren't paying attention. Rev matching becomes VERY easy with this installed as well.

[az3579]

Mine burns almost a quart per 10,000 miles with 170,000 on the odometer.
WTF!!! Why can't I be so lucky? Lol

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[Johnmadd]

WTF!!! Why can't I be so lucky? Lol

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I probably am lucky, it was babied before I got it at 99,500.

[Johnmadd]

I drive it hard now that it has been broken in correctly! Lol

[Vas]

Both of my cars the yellow light come on right around 6k between oil changes. Less then a quart of oil is needed to make it to 7500k which is the oil change interval.

[ELCID86]

Mine burns almost a quart per 10,000 miles with 170,000 on the odometer.

And you change it at 10k?


Thumbs, iPhone, TaT.

[Johnmadd]

And you change it at 10k?


Thumbs, iPhone, TaT.

Usually, give or take a thousand or two.

[Avetiso]

Valve adjustment, as part of a huge ordeal of work I'm doing. T-Stat, PS flush and reservoir, new VCG, machining my AKG steering coupler to make it perfectly straight, and other small stuff.

[BADCLOWN]

Again, surprised some of you change oil at 7k+ intervals. I know it's overkill but I use amsoil and changed every 4k

[az3579]

Again, surprised some of you change oil at 7k+ intervals. I know it's overkill but I use amsoil and changed every 4k
That's why we change at 7.5k, because anything less is overkill. :)

Personal preference to change it sooner and there's nothing wrong with that if you don't mind spending the extra money.

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[das boots]

I change all Bimmers in the corral at 6K. M3 at 4K.

[feytr]

Just installed illuminated shift knob

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[rkneeshaw]

Both of my cars the yellow light come on right around 6k between oil changes. Less then a quart of oil is needed to make it to 7500k which is the oil change interval.

Same for me, exactly. Only takes a half quart to get to 7500 miles.

[danewilson77]

Just installed illuminated shift knob

22389
Very nice work.

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[ELCID86]

That's why we change at 7.5k, because anything less is overkill. :)

Personal preference to change it sooner and there's nothing wrong with that if you don't mind spending the extra money.

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But if you are adding a quart every 1k...?


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[ELCID86]

Just installed illuminated shift knob

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Reminds me I have one I need to sell or use...


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[BMWCurves]

Reminds me I have one I need to sell or use...

Used or NIB?

[UdubBadger]

Hardwired the fuzz buster into the E90 M today. ;)

[theothersawyer]

Reminds me I have one I need to sell or use...


Thumbs, iPhone, TaT.
Price?

[ELCID86]

Price?

Let me see what I'm going to do with it Patrick.


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[cakM3]

Hardwired the fuzz buster into the E90 M today. ;)

smart move Seth :thumbsup

[UdubBadger]

Oh yeah, I don't risk it anymore. Too many "supervisions" and a suspension on my record.


GoingHAM mobile

[Karl Lazlo]

Oh yeah, I don't risk it anymore. Too many "supervisions" and a suspension on my record.


I like calling them, "frequent flyer miles.'

[feytr]

Very nice work.

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Reminds me I have one I need to sell or use...


Thumbs, iPhone, TaT.

Thank you all

[mko9]

Technically yesterday, but changed the oil, changed the transmission fluid, changed the differential fluid, bled the brakes, and gave it a general once over in preparation for a trackday at Circuit of the Americas on Sunday.

Unfortunately, the trackday at COTA got cancelled due to the monsoon rains we were getting. To make up for it, I took her here on my way up to Virginia.

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[Vas]

Where at in Virginia?

[fredo]

Hello, mk09. I didn't know we have members in San Antonio. I live in Austin. BTW, your car looks very similar to mine: 2005 IR, black leather, MT. :thumbsup

[az3579]

Swapped over to winter wheels/tires today. Man the Wilwoods look huge behind the 68's. :biggrin

[BMWCurves]

Swapped over to winter wheels/tires today. Man the Wilwoods look huge behind the 68's. :biggrin

I didn't know they fit behind the style 68s, that's cool!

[slater]

Can't believe some of you burn that much oil


Tell that to my car. Damn thing needs a quart every 1000 miles.


My BMW Tech Mech says it is natural for this type of engine to burn oil. It was how it was made. Which I agree. My E39 530i does not burn oil. Same engine. But different somehow.


^some do some don't. Mine burns about a third of a quart every 600-800mi I'm guessing.
I think the service bulletin says they "can" burn up to 1 qt very 1k.

are y'all using the stock CCV? i think it has a lot to do with that and how that affects the piston rings sealing correctly (especially when it's all clogged up). i used to use about a liter every 2000 miles, now i don't really use any at all over a 4000 mile change interval after my catch can/PCV implementation. car runs so much better, too.

peter

[az3579]

I didn't know they fit behind the style 68s, that's cool!

I have spacers on, but I'm fairly certain I did a test once to see if they'd fit without the spacers. I remember them fitting, but just barely...