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

[jwalther]

OEM or aftermarket?

Used OEM.

[Sockethead]

I drive 30-32k miles a year. How much does the 135i get driven? 2 months would not be a fair estimate in my case. I'm worried about having to do it every week, because I WILL forget and I am most definitely very lazy. The less I have to do the better.



See my point above. How many miles do you drive in a week? How often do you empty your catch can?

I hear ya BP. I used to drive 100 to 200 miles a day at my last job

[BMWCurves]

Finished up my brake pad and rotor replacement, sprayed the lower mesh grille semi-gloss black which is now drying, and applied Bimmian ///M color stickers to the passenger side grille. Not sure if I'll keep the stickers on, but I like them for now.

[EoSNJ]

Cleaned, clay barred, and polished.

I still need to treat the top, then she'll be all set for winter.

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[Dr Dynamite]

My mechanic came to replace my oil pan gasket, OFHG, (M3) motor mounts, thermostat with housing, lower radiator hose and a oil change. Everything turned out well but the mechanic said as soon as he loosened the bolt holding the motor mounts the mount fell apart, I'm just glad I ordered those replacement parts [emoji28]



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[danewilson77]

My mechanic came to replace my oil pan gasket, OFHG, (M3) motor mounts, thermostat with housing, lower radiator hose and a oil change. Everything turned out well but the mechanic said as soon as he loosened the bolt holding the motor mounts the mount fell apart, I'm just glad I ordered those replacement parts [emoji28]



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Mileage?

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[Dr Dynamite]

Mileage?

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270k. I bought the car 2 years ago with 229k

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[danewilson77]

270k. I bought the car 2 years ago with 229k

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Thanks.

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[ELCID86]

Mileage?

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Is it miles or age, climate and miles that does this?


Tumbs, fone, TaT. ;-)

[BCS_ZHP]

Are you trying to figure out if you can parlay 197K to 270K? I'd say go Nike, Just Do It!!!

[danewilson77]

Is it miles or age, climate and miles that does this?


Tumbs, fone, TaT. ;-)
Yes. Could even be driving style/road conditions.

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[Dr Dynamite]

Is it miles or age, climate and miles that does this?


Tumbs, fone, TaT. ;-)
I don't even know how long those mounts were in the car.... it had bmw stamped on them. That's all I know haha.... sorry for the lack of info but I can tell you I feel alot better knowing I put new m3 mounts[emoji41]

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[Johnmadd]

Yes. Could even be driving style/road conditions.

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+1 that's how my e30 mounts came off... 2 pieces.

[Dr Dynamite]

Thanks.

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Your welcome bro.... why you ask?

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[danewilson77]

Your welcome bro.... why you ask?

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Data.

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[Dr Dynamite]

Ok

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[ELCID86]

Are you trying to figure out if you can parlay 197K to 270K? I'd say go Nike, Just Do It!!!

Who me?? I have them on hand and hope to do them and tranny soon. And LSD, and Vanos, and find the stupid vacuum leak that's causing my SES light...! ;-)


Tumbs, fone, TaT. ;-)

[das boots]

I don't even know how long those mounts were in the car.... it had bmw stamped on them. That's all I know haha.... sorry for the lack of info but I can tell you I feel alot better knowing I put new m3 mounts[emoji41]

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E46 M3 mounts? P/N available?

[Vas]

E46 M3 mounts? P/N available?
11812283798

One of my favorite mods I had done to my cars.

Do the trans mounts as well
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[az3579]

I don't even know how long those mounts were in the car.... it had bmw stamped on them. That's all I know haha.... sorry for the lack of info but I can tell you I feel alot better knowing I put new m3 mounts[emoji41]

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I do wonder if they were original. Mine only made it to 164k, though to be fair, they have seen a fair amount of track and autocross usage, as well as the 30k or so I drive a year, so it's no wonder they went out so soon.

I got the same E46 M3 mounts. It was just enough of a change to make it feel like my E30 did when at idle, like there was actually some kind of a life force up front instead of it being totally numb. I really like it even to this day.

[das boots]

11812283798

One of my favorite mods I had done to my cars.

Do the trans mounts as well
22322282340


How easy or hard to replace mounts? Are they DIYs? Are the P/Ns different for the left and right side?

[Vas]

How easy or hard to replace mounts? Are they DIYs? Are the P/Ns different for the left and right side?
They are a diy. Part numbers are the same for left and right.

[slater]

So how did you introduce more vacuum into crankcase? Pics.

i don't have any pics.

you're effectively disconnecting the stock CCV system and replacing it with these parts:

- catch can
- 3/4" high-pressure oil-friendly hose
- 5/8" high-pressure oil-friendly hose
- hose clamps
- 5/8" PCV valve (i can dig up the part # if needed, it is posted somewhere on this forum)

here's how it can be setup:

- 3/4" hose routed from outlet in valve cover, to inlet on catch can.
- 3/4" hose routed from outlet on catch can to 5/8" reducer
- 5/8" hose routed from reducer to 5/8" PCV valve, mounted vertically (i have mine underneather the intake manifold)
- 5/8" hose routed from PCV valve to severed OEM intake manifold CCV connector (this is the vacuum source). this concludes the vacuum portion.
- remove and cap oil drain hose inlet on dipstick tube that ran from the old CCV unit



I drive 30-32k miles a year. How much does the 135i get driven? 2 months would not be a fair estimate in my case. I'm worried about having to do it every week, because I WILL forget and I am most definitely very lazy. The less I have to do the better.
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See my point above. How many miles do you drive in a week? How often do you empty your catch can?

i don't know how much i drive per week, but we average about 20K miles per year on the ZHP. i empty it every 3-4 months from april til november. in the sub-zero months i check it often because i am paranoid about freezing oil vapor mayo. if i was using the stock CCV i would be freaking out.

i'm actually going to be implementing a heater system for the catch can to keep the oil vapors from freezing.



11812283798

One of my favorite mods I had done to my cars.

agreed, i love the M3 engine mounts on my car as well.



How easy or hard to replace mounts? Are they DIYs? Are the P/Ns different for the left and right side?

very easy. same mount for both sides. if you have about 18"-24" of socket extensions that will help a lot (one with a wobble end will help on the passenger side).

[das boots]

agreed, i love the M3 engine mounts on my car as well.
very easy. same mount for both sides. if you have about 18"-24" of socket extensions that will help a lot (one with a wobble end will help on the passenger side).


Is there a DIY picture thread somewhere available? I looked at YouTube. It was very generic. No help there.

[NoVAphotog]

Is there a DIY picture thread somewhere available? I looked at YouTube. It was very generic. No help there.

This video looks good. 16mm socket, 18-24" extensions, offset box wrench...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T24-9Z2-LfE

[Vas]

This video looks good. 16mm socket, 18-24" extensions, offset box wrench...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T24-9Z2-LfE

I am Russian man. Change radiator so we decide to change engine mounts. Use bare hands. Grrrr..

[330i Lover]

I was wondering where he was from! Motha Rushhha!

[Vas]

I was wondering where he was from! Motha Rushhha!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkB9OT2XVvA&feature=youtu.be

[330i Lover]

I jump in it!! Funny.

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[das boots]

This video looks good. 16mm socket, 18-24" extensions, offset box wrench...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T24-9Z2-LfE

Are engine mounts on same location as transmission?

[az3579]

i don't know how much i drive per week, but we average about 20K miles per year on the ZHP. i empty it every 3-4 months from april til november. in the sub-zero months i check it often because i am paranoid about freezing oil vapor mayo. if i was using the stock CCV i would be freaking out.

That's not so bad for intervals. Only thing I'd be worried about is it freezing based on what you said. I've never had an issue with the stock CCV setup other than the mayo and maybe some oil consumption. Still unlikely I'll convert though, just seems like more maintenance to me. :dunno


Are engine mounts on same location as transmission?

No. The transmission mounts are under the transmission, which is further down towards the middle of the car. They're not very far though, and are easier to do IMO.

[BMWCurves]

I dropped off my car at my indy to have the sunshade fixed.

[danewilson77]

That's not so bad for intervals. Only thing I'd be worried about is it freezing based on what you said. I've never had an issue with the stock CCV setup other than the mayo and maybe some oil consumption. Still unlikely I'll convert though, just seems like more maintenance to me. :dunno



No. The motor mounts are under the transmission, which is further down towards the middle of the car. They're not very far though, and are easier to do IMO.
I thought the motor mounts were under the motor, by the FCA's.

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[slater]

That's not so bad for intervals. Only thing I'd be worried about is it freezing based on what you said. I've never had an issue with the stock CCV setup other than the mayo and maybe some oil consumption. Still unlikely I'll convert though, just seems like more maintenance to me. :dunno

yeah, i can appreciate that. even though we drive the ZHP a lot, my car can sit for days at a time sometimes - which is prime for CCV/catch can freeze-ups in the winter time if it's well below zero. if you drive on a daily basis and get the car nice and warm, you likely won't have any freezing issues. also, it's warmer in CT. :)

we had 45 days straight of below-freezing weather last winter - most of those days got down to -20ºC. not good for CCV/PCV system oil vapors!

peter

[Ssparrow]

Fixed my shelf rattle with the tennis ball trick, and uninstalled my ski bag as I will never use it

[az3579]

I thought the motor mounts were under the motor, by the FCA's.

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Sorry, I meant transmission mounts. The question that was asked whether the transmission mounts are next to the motor mounts, and that is what I was trying to respond to. Edited my post; good catch. :thumbsup

[anandoc]

Fixed my shelf rattle with the tennis ball trick, and uninstalled my ski bag as I will never use it

Is there a DIY for this? My backseat creaks when I go over bumps etc in the winter months and I suspect it is from the ski passthrough.

[Ssparrow]

Is there a DIY for this? My backseat creaks when I go over bumps etc in the winter months and I suspect it is from the ski passthrough.

I couldn't find a real detailed DIY. basically you'll find 2 long black tabs on the top that need to be pushed in towards the trunk, there is also 2 clips on the bottom that you need to be careful not to break. (I broke mine) and then use a t30 to remove the armrest. Then there is one more bolt holing some fabric that's attached to the ski bag cassette and I believe it's a t50? Remove that, put the armrest back on and you're all done!

[terraphantm]

Well, I bought myself another ZHP last week. Was initially shopping for any 330i or 530i, but this one popped up locally. Not in the greatest shape cosmetically, but mechanically the car is solid. For the price, I don't care. Starting school next year and didn't want to take the M3 down with me. It's jet black on alcantara. Seats are in reasonable shape except for the driver bolster.

Don't plan to do real mods, I have my M3 for that. Did a couple that were freebies for me:

LCM Triple Flash
Rear fog retrofit
M3 Cluster Retrofit (and yes, the oil temp gauge works)


Otherwise I've just got some maintenance planned over the next couple months.

Just did an oil change today.
Plan to do a cooling system flush and refresh in the immediate future
Need to deal with the ZKW headlights (haven't decided whether I'm doing evox-r or AL assemblies yet)
Steering wheel needs to be rewrapped
Front license plate delete strip (okay, that's a mod technically, but it needs to be done ;))


Here's a picture with both of my dirty E46s

http://i.imgur.com/rG731t0h.jpg

[wertyu78]

Well, I bought myself another ZHP last week. Was initially shopping for any 330i or 530i, but this one popped up locally. Not in the greatest shape cosmetically, but mechanically the car is solid. For the price, I don't care. Starting school next year and didn't want to take the M3 down with me. It's jet black on alcantara. Seats are in reasonable shape except for the driver bolster.

Don't plan to do real mods, I have my M3 for that. Did a couple that were freebies for me:

LCM Triple Flash
Rear fog retrofit
M3 Cluster Retrofit (and yes, the oil temp gauge works)


Otherwise I've just got some maintenance planned over the next couple months.

Just did an oil change today.
Plan to do a cooling system flush and refresh in the immediate future
Need to deal with the ZKW headlights (haven't decided whether I'm doing evox-r or AL assemblies yet)
Steering wheel needs to be rewrapped
Front license plate delete strip (okay, that's a mod technically, but it needs to be done ;))


Here's a picture with both of my dirty E46s

http://i.imgur.com/rG731t0h.jpg

It was meant to be. Enjoy it, looks like a solid car. You should be able to get it cleaned up nicely, and it'll certainly make a great daily driver. I've toyed around with the idea of picking up another ZHP myself, seeing as mine isn't exactly the most comfortable to drive anymore.

[Vas]

Nice pick-up. Year? Miles?

Btw how did you go about getting the cluster to show that the rear doors open? I was highly considering putting an M3 cluster and making it work mostly for the oil temp gauge.

[slater]

Nice pick-up. Year? Miles?

Btw how did you go about getting the cluster to show that the rear doors open? I was highly considering putting an M3 cluster and making it work mostly for the oil temp gauge.

likewise... i am curious to know!!

[terraphantm]

Nice pick-up. Year? Miles?

Btw how did you go about getting the cluster to show that the rear doors open? I was highly considering putting an M3 cluster and making it work mostly for the oil temp gauge.


likewise... i am curious to know!!

It's a 2004 with 165k miles.

Rear doors I haven't actually done yet, but I know how. You have to install the LEDs and appropriate resistors -- the spot is there, just unpopulated. When I get around to doing that part (maybe this weekend) I'll post details. It is tough to buy LEDs that match the stock color exactly, so I would recommend either salvaging them from another cluster or just replacing all of them so that they all match each other.

[BADCLOWN]

Do you have a link to the m3 cluster retrofit//write up? Didn't know that was possible with our cars and I love that cluster? Fully functional as if it were in an M? Coded for mileage accurate mileage?

[terraphantm]

Do you have a link to the m3 cluster retrofit//write up? Didn't know that was possible with our cars and I love that cluster? Fully functional as if it were in an M? Coded for mileage accurate mileage?

No write up since I didn't write one yet.

Everything works except the warmup LEDs (which can be made to work with an arduino or something along those lines)

[Vas]

It's a 2004 with 165k miles.

Rear doors I haven't actually done yet, but I know how. You have to install the LEDs and appropriate resistors -- the spot is there, just unpopulated. When I get around to doing that part (maybe this weekend) I'll post details. It is tough to buy LEDs that match the stock color exactly, so I would recommend either salvaging them from another cluster or just replacing all of them so that they all match each other.

Awesome news. Looking forward to it.

I would love to get one into my car eventually and get rid of the mpg needle. An oil temp is more important.

Edit: One last question. What about the redline?

[danewilson77]

Congrats on the purchase terra.

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[terraphantm]

Edit: One last question. What about the redline?

As it sits, the wrong redline is shown (but the car will still stop at 6800). Eventually I plan on having something sit on the CAN-bus to trigger the warm up lights, and have them stop at 6500 or 7000RPM. And I might change the 7000 and 7500 LEDs from orange to red.

[ELCID86]

As it sits, the wrong redline is shown (but the car will still stop at 6800). Eventually I plan on having something sit on the CAN-bus to trigger the warm up lights, and have them stop at 6500 or 7000RPM. And I might change the 7000 and 7500 LEDs from orange to red.

I told you he was a wizard. ;-)


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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior."

[slater]

As it sits, the wrong redline is shown (but the car will still stop at 6800). Eventually I plan on having something sit on the CAN-bus to trigger the warm up lights, and have them stop at 6500 or 7000RPM. And I might change the 7000 and 7500 LEDs from orange to red.

that would be so awesome. all of that. yes.

[UdubBadger]

Washed it but no pix [emoji853]

#ifail


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[BMWCurves]

Washed it but no pix [emoji853]

#ifail

If you wash your car and there aren't any pics, did the washing even occur?

Bunch of things over the last week: new battery, replaced brake pads and rotors, applied Bimmian ///M colored stickers to the grille, painted the lower grille semi-gloss black, fixed the derailed sunshade, and coded off the auto-lock feature and ambient temperature warning at 37F. Details here (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?15714-William-s-330Ci-ZHP-Maintenance-and-Project-Thread&p=462028#post462028).

EDIT: @terraphantm, I look forward to your guide on all of that!

[Dr Dynamite]

I do wonder if they were original. Mine only made it to 164k, though to be fair, they have seen a fair amount of track and autocross usage, as well as the 30k or so I drive a year, so it's no wonder they went out so soon.

I got the same E46 M3 mounts. It was just enough of a change to make it feel like my E30 did when at idle, like there was actually some kind of a life force up front instead of it being totally numb. I really like it even to this day.
The m3 mounts made a huge difference, the car is my daily driver but I bet tracking the car would be lots of fun. I drive about 30k miles a year too. Next are m3 tranny mounts[emoji41]

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[UdubBadger]

If you wash your car and there aren't any pics, did the washing even occur?

Bunch of things over the last week: new battery, replaced brake pads and rotors, applied Bimmian ///M colored stickers to the grille, painted the lower grille semi-gloss black, fixed the derailed sunshade, and coded off the auto-lock feature and ambient temperature warning at 37F. Details here (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?15714-William-s-330Ci-ZHP-Maintenance-and-Project-Thread&p=462028#post462028).

EDIT: @terraphantm, I look forward to your guide on all of that!

Everyone at work noticed so yes.... It in fact did ;)


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[stephenkirsh]

My trans and motor mounts were completely separated at 130k. Driveline was basically flopping around.

Keep that in mind when you think your roads in your area are bad... Lol :(

[BADCLOWN]

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[jakksfor20]

Finished brake job on the 323 and put on the PSS10's I picked up from e46f a few weeks ago. Setting on 2 is a little more firm than the PSS I had on before which are now going on the wife's ZHP. Setting on 10 is not as harsh as I was expecting.


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[alexandre]

The m3 mounts made a huge difference, the car is my daily driver but I bet tracking the car would be lots of fun. I drive about 30k miles a year too. Next are m3 tranny mounts[emoji41]

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I'm installing M3 engine and tranny mounts next weekend! Can't wait to see the difference.

Today I installed a passenger seat mat sensor bypass (http://www.ebay.com/itm/272015069636). Quick installation and seems to work great. Glad to clear out the christmas tree on my dash.

[330i ZHP]

A little progress on the 2002 today:

Installed cam gear locks
Finished making the faceplate to hold the stereo and gauges in the center console
Installed the idle control valve and hoses
Powder coated the oil filter housing
Powder coated a few brackets
Performed a test fit of the m3 upper section of the oil pan in the front subframe.

[UdubBadger]

If you wash your car and there aren't any pics, did the washing even occur?

Bunch of things over the last week: new battery, replaced brake pads and rotors, applied Bimmian ///M colored stickers to the grille, painted the lower grille semi-gloss black, fixed the derailed sunshade, and coded off the auto-lock feature and ambient temperature warning at 37F. Details here (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?15714-William-s-330Ci-ZHP-Maintenance-and-Project-Thread&p=462028#post462028).

EDIT: @terraphantm, I look forward to your guide on all of that!

Still clean 22955


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[ryankokesh]

:drool

[BMWCurves]

I dunno, Seth. I think I can see a little smudge on the rocker panel. It's probably best you cut your losses and just give it to me.

[ecrabb]

Still clean 22955


I like how it's parked right next to the "NO PARKING ANY TIME" sign. Breaking the law, breaking the law... (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyxLGSMtqtM)

SC

[az3579]

I like how it's parked right next to the "NO PARKING ANY TIME" sign. Breaking the law, breaking the law... (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyxLGSMtqtM)

SC

But BMW drivers have the right to park wherever they want, so... it's all good. :rofl

[wertyu78]

Reset adaptations and filled her up with a full tank of 91, because we can't get 93 here. AutoX in San Diego with Hermes tomorrow.

[UdubBadger]

But BMW drivers have the right to park wherever they want, so... it's all good. :rofl

Exactly


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[Rovert]

You should see how is BMWs park at the office. LOL. Sometimes we just double parallel park in front of the ones who have pulled in. Sometimes we park along side the front door and leave it there. Haha

[BMWCurves]

Finally bedded the brakes last night using Hawk's bedding in procedure. I drove it home carefully afterwards to let it cool, so I'll have to test it out later. Might do it again.

[EoSNJ]

Started my up on Thurs, and it started missing - P0301. Had to limp it home, but we made it. Swapped the coil with #2, and the code moved. That simplifies things a bit!

So today.. installed 6 new coils & spark plugs. 91,500 miles on the clock, so I figured I might as well. She's running smoooooth. Got back from a road test, and my new plates were in my box....

http://i428.photobucket.com/albums/qq6/EoSNJ/zhplate_zpskutl5rf6.jpg (http://s428.photobucket.com/user/EoSNJ/media/zhplate_zpskutl5rf6.jpg.html)

[danewilson77]

Started my up on Thurs, and it started missing - P0301. Had to limp it home, but we made it. Swapped the coil with #2, and the code moved. That simplifies things a bit!

So today.. installed 6 new coils & spark plugs. 91,500 miles on the clock, so I figured I might as well. She's running smoooooth. Got back from a road test, and my new plates were in my box....

http://i428.photobucket.com/albums/qq6/EoSNJ/zhplate_zpskutl5rf6.jpg (http://s428.photobucket.com/user/EoSNJ/media/zhplate_zpskutl5rf6.jpg.html)
Win. Well done.

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[BMWCurves]

I like the plates.

[jakksfor20]

What a weekend!! Full brake job with new rotors and Akebono ceramic pads, PSS non-adjustable suspension off my 323ci installed, 3.64 diff removed and put in a 3.38 with new bushings. Total of ~13 hours

Oh, and washed up
22982

[BADCLOWN]

Looks killer, nice work

[BMWCurves]

Looks good! Interested in your impressions with the new setup.

[Vas]

What a weekend!! Full brake job with new rotors and Akebono ceramic pads, PSS non-adjustable suspension off my 323ci installed, 3.64 diff removed and put in a 3.38 with new bushings. Total of ~13 hours

Oh, and washed up
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Wow. Car looks great. This is the wife's car right ?

What are the wheel and tire specs?

[jakksfor20]

Looks good! Interested in your impressions with the new setup.
I had this setup on the 323ci for about a year. It's very good for what we wanted it for. Nice compliant ride but has returns when you really want it. We've used it for 3 HPDE's (AMP, RRR, and RA) on my car and is a great cross. She wanted it and we use my car for track, so it was better to get something a little more track oriented for mine. That's why we got the PSS-10's for my car.


Wow. Car looks great. This is the wife's car right ?

What are the wheel and tire specs?

This is the wife's car. ARC-8's 18x9's. 245/35/18 Nexen Nfera SU1 tires.

[stephenkirsh]

When I get around to suspension, I was thinking pss10, but don't know if I can justify the cost. Are they really that superior to the non adjustable PSS? I'd probably never play with the adjustments. I've adjustable coils on my Miata and haven't touched them.

[jakksfor20]

When I get around to suspension, I was thinking pss10, but don't know if I can justify the cost. Are they really that superior to the non adjustable PSS? I'd probably never play with the adjustments. I've adjustable coils on my Miata and haven't touched them.

Depends on what you like as far as firmness. We absolutely love the PSS non-adjustable. The PSS-10's set at ~3 is where the PSS are in relation to how firm they are and is probably where I will keep the 10's at except for track days. Set at 10 results in a ride that makes things rattle in the cabin over bumps and was noticeable when my wife followed me. "Looked bouncy" was her quote. Bilstein Sports are probably a 5-6 on the PSS-10's.

Again, just our opinion. The ONLY reasons I went to PSS-10's on my 323 was we track my car and I couldn't find another set of decent used PSS non-adjustable.

[az3579]

Bilstein Sports are probably a 5-6 on the PSS-10's.



That firm? No wonder my car feels like my car has no suspension.
Need adjustable suspension in my life...

[stephenkirsh]

Depends on what you like as far as firmness. We absolutely love the PSS non-adjustable. The PSS-10's set at ~3 is where the PSS are in relation to how firm they are and is probably where I will keep the 10's at except for track days. Set at 10 results in a ride that makes things rattle in the cabin over bumps and was noticeable when my wife followed me. "Looked bouncy" was her quote. Bilstein Sports are probably a 5-6 on the PSS-10's.

Again, just our opinion. The ONLY reasons I went to PSS-10's on my 323 was we track my car and I couldn't find another set of decent used PSS non-adjustable.

I'm guessing 1 is softest? Good write up. The non adjustable PSS are height adjustable, right?

[jakksfor20]

I'm guessing 1 is softest? Good write up. The non adjustable PSS are height adjustable, right?

Yes and yes. If you want a gauge of where they'd be on your car at lowest setting. The rears with spring pads installed and the adjustment rings in as well would put the rear at 24.175" to the fender lip. The fronts I adjusted to match and was 4 turns up from full bottom. Think the fronts would go down for front rake to another .25" lower.


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[Sockethead]

That firm? No wonder my car feels like my car has no suspension.
Need adjustable suspension in my life...

+1
I'm putting my adjustable Konis back on

[Vas]

Pss or Koni yellow though.

[NoVAphotog]

Depends on what you like as far as firmness. We absolutely love the PSS non-adjustable. The PSS-10's set at ~3 is where the PSS are in relation to how firm they are and is probably where I will keep the 10's at except for track days. Set at 10 results in a ride that makes things rattle in the cabin over bumps and was noticeable when my wife followed me. "Looked bouncy" was her quote. Bilstein Sports are probably a 5-6 on the PSS-10's.

Again, just our opinion. The ONLY reasons I went to PSS-10's on my 323 was we track my car and I couldn't find another set of decent used PSS non-adjustable.

:)

Spring can't come soon enough...

[3ZHP]

Finished up my brake pad and rotor replacement, sprayed the lower mesh grille semi-gloss black which is now drying, and applied Bimmian ///M color stickers to the passenger side grille. Not sure if I'll keep the stickers on, but I like them for now.

Interested in your thoughts on the Hawk 5.0s.


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[BMWCurves]

Haven't driven spirited enough to really get a feel for the new brake setup since it has rained pretty much nonstop for the last week. I did bed them following Hawk's procedure during a break in the rain, but I think I might go and do it again in a few days to really set down a nice film. So far though no complaints. I did notice that they don't quite have the initial bite of the OEM pads.

[3ZHP]

Haven't driven spirited enough to really get a feel for the new brake setup since it has rained pretty much nonstop for the last week. I did bed them following Hawk's procedure during a break in the rain, but I think I might go and do it again in a few days to really set down a nice film. So far though no complaints. I did notice that they don't quite have the initial bite of the OEM pads.

Yup, I noticed that there was no bite as well but, also noticed a shorter stopping distance. Before the Hawk 5.0s, I was using Mintex from Bav Auto so, I can't really compare them to BMW OEM.

Keep us posted.


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[az3579]

:)

Spring can't come soon enough...

Hmm,
I just happen to have a set of PSS' sitting next to my bed... hmmmmmmmm....

[NoVAphotog]

Hmm,
I just happen to have a set of PSS' sitting next to my bed... hmmmmmmmm....

:thumbsup:wub

[slater]

When I get around to suspension, I was thinking pss10, but don't know if I can justify the cost. Are they really that superior to the non adjustable PSS? I'd probably never play with the adjustments. I've adjustable coils on my Miata and haven't touched them.

well, the benefit to an adjustable setup is that you can corner-balance the car, and adjust the damping per road conditions (say, family trip vs spirited driving, or track days). i wanted the PSS10 but i ended up getting the PSS because it was about half the price. and everything i read about the PSS suggested that bilstein nailed the damping for a daily driver, and i have to say - after almost 1000 miles of mixed driving, i'm inclined to agree.

for height adjustments, i was happy with then ZHP stock ride height so my car is setup pretty close to that. perhaps a tad lower up front. travel is good.



Yes and yes. If you want a gauge of where they'd be on your car at lowest setting. The rears with spring pads installed and the adjustment rings in as well would put the rear at 24.175" to the fender lip. The fronts I adjusted to match and was 4 turns up from full bottom. Think the fronts would go down for front rake to another .25" lower.

i'm running 4 turns up from the bottom on the rears with all pads in, and 7 turns up in the front (well, 7 turns visible below the lock ring - that's about 9-10 turns up, basically at the top of the adjustment range.



Pss or Koni yellow though.

that was what i was deciding between before i bought the PSS. i was going to get custom-valved externally-adjustable rears from Ground Control though.



Hmm,
I just happen to have a set of PSS' sitting next to my bed... hmmmmmmmm....

really? awesome! you will love them. just don't set them too low.

[az3579]

really? awesome! you will love them. just don't set them too low.


No I wont.... they're not mine. :(

[NoVAphotog]

well, the benefit to an adjustable setup is that you can corner-balance the car, and adjust the damping per road conditions (say, family trip vs spirited driving, or track days). i wanted the PSS10 but i ended up getting the PSS because it was about half the price. and everything i read about the PSS suggested that bilstein nailed the damping for a daily driver, and i have to say - after almost 1000 miles of mixed driving, i'm inclined to agree.

for height adjustments, i was happy with then ZHP stock ride height so my car is setup pretty close to that. perhaps a tad lower up front. travel is good.




i'm running 4 turns up from the bottom on the rears with all pads in, and 7 turns up in the front (well, 7 turns visible below the lock ring - that's about 9-10 turns up, basically at the top of the adjustment range.




that was what i was deciding between before i bought the PSS. i was going to get custom-valved externally-adjustable rears from Ground Control though.




really? awesome! you will love them. just don't set them too low.

BP picked up that lightly used set from the po in CT for me hence my "wub" of him in the earlier post :)

Also: Saving this for my car Peter as I'll probably follow suit, the driveways I encounter on a regular basis I'd scrape on constantly if I was too much lower than stock.

[slater]

BP picked up that lightly used set from the po in CT for me hence my "wub" of him in the earlier post :)

Also: Saving this for my car Peter as I'll probably follow suit, the driveways I encounter on a regular basis I'd scrape on constantly if I was too much lower than stock.

yep. too low is generally never a good idea for a street car. :)

i'm very pleased with mine. it's maybe 5-10mm lower than stock up front, and i have zero issues with clearance - or bump travel! i'm so pleased with them.

[jakksfor20]

I've ran mine at bottom for as long as I've had the PSS systems on my car. Never had any issues, but location and roads play a big part in that. Not so low that I have to run camber plates or arms.


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[stephenkirsh]

How hard is it to adjust the height? Is it as simple as just taking the wheel off and wrenching on it?

[jakksfor20]

How hard is it to adjust the height? Is it as simple as just taking the wheel off and wrenching on it?

Pretty much.


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[slater]

How hard is it to adjust the height? Is it as simple as just taking the wheel off and wrenching on it?

fronts, no - easier. jack up front, adjust. no need to remove wheel, there is room for access.

rears, yes - but a bit more fiddly. jack up rear, remove wheels, unbolt lower rear shock bolt, push hub down to relieve tension on spring, then adjust by hand (there is no room to get the adjusting wrench in there). this sounds like a pain, but you'll spend a few days fiddling with it and then you'll be all set.

i made 2 adjustments for front and rear after the initial install, and i love how it sits.

[Rovert]

I want to drive your car!!! ^

[stephenkirsh]

fronts, no - easier. jack up front, adjust. no need to remove wheel, there is room for access.

rears, yes - but a bit more fiddly. jack up rear, remove wheels, unbolt lower rear shock bolt, push hub down to relieve tension on spring, then adjust by hand (there is no room to get the adjusting wrench in there). this sounds like a pain, but you'll spend a few days fiddling with it and then you'll be all set.

i made 2 adjustments for front and rear after the initial install, and i love how it sits.

Doesn't sound too bad. Thx for info.

[3ZHP]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/16/b3a2a89c2f479f766d175c941709aeb9.jpg

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Nuff Said!


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[slater]

I want to drive your car!!! ^

haha. if you get to toronto - or better yet, ottawa (we can get lots of folks together) sometime, you can drive it. :)



Doesn't sound too bad. Thx for info.

no prob. short term pain, long term gain. ;)



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guy... dang. look at those wheels. clean enough to eat off of. nice work!

[3ZHP]

[QUOTE=guy... dang. look at those wheels. clean enough to eat off of. nice work![/QUOTE]

A, that was before I washed them. [emoji14]



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[slater]

A, that was before I washed them. [emoji14]

:spit

[squashman702]

Mobil M1 and a Mann filter for it today, but seafoamed first. Biggest cloud of smoke I've seen in all of my seafoam experience.

[das boots]

Where did you put the seafoam to be sucked in?

[BMWCurves]

Mobil M1 and a Mann filter for it today, but seafoamed first. Biggest cloud of smoke I've seen in all of my seafoam experience.

How does Seafoam work, just like any other engine cleaner/additive?

[Vas]

How does Seafoam work, just like any other engine cleaner/additive?
Somewhat. Part of it goes in the gas tank, part of it goes into the oil and the third part goes into the intake manifold through a vacuum port.

If you pour it into the oil, you have to do an oil change shortly after driving the car for a certain amount of miles

[das boots]

Somewhat. Part of it goes in the gas tank, part of it goes into the oil and the third part goes into the intake manifold through a vacuum port.

If you pour it into the oil, you have to do an oil change shortly after driving the car for a certain amount of miles

Please show which specific vacuum port that you use to suck it out.

[Vas]

Please show which specific vacuum port that you use to suck it out.

The brake booster hose. However you have to remove the crimped hose connector and replace it with a new clamp.

[das boots]

The brake booster hose. However you have to remove the crimped hose connector and replace it with a new clamp.

Could you provide a photo of specific hose? Thanks.

[ELCID86]

I'd be sure to read up on the +/- and risks for Seafoam.


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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - an e46f member

[NoVAphotog]

Is seafoam even necessary for our cars, I thought that was an E9x+ thing with the FI and DI...

[Sockethead]

Is seafoam even necessary for our cars, I thought that was an E9x+ thing with the FI and DI...

That's walnut shell blasting...

[squashman702]

I used the "F" shaped vacuum line that goes into the upper intake boot. I've used it on a bunch of my vehicles without issue, but the ZHP was the least phased by it going in (normally they stall or want to), and had the hardest time running after the 20 minute wait. It did clear up after a minute or two of a lot of throttle, and a lot of smoke.

[Rovert]

https://youtu.be/8TIb_Uy3Nug

[TigerTater]

Lol. That's ridiculous

[BMWCurves]

And that's supposed to be all built up carbon and other grimy deposits that's being burnt off??

[Rovert]

LOL I don't know. My car did run better during the cold starts and it felt like it accelerated smoother first thing in the morning with no hesitations. I don't think I'd bother doing it again though. I'm not sure if it was coincidental that a short time after I needed to replace my pre cat O2 sensors or if it was just time.

Now I'd just use the ATF fluid in the crankcase flush before I did an oil change. Which I've done with my past ZHP and my current car.

[stephenkirsh]

The best I've ever heard about sea foam is "I think it kinda did something?" And the worst I've heard is "don't ever use it."

[BMWCurves]

The best I've ever heard about sea foam is "I think it kinda did something?" And the worst I've heard is "don't ever use it."

Excellent, I guess I'll upgrade to that from my previous engine cleaner: snake oil

[1 M Mike]

Lol! Here's another fabulous elixir that works wonders on most anything. :)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sh0wr7HH8Y

[Sockethead]

haha I was thinking of that same scene!

[bosszhp]

Front control arm bushings and an oil change at 208,800 miles.

[ELCID86]

Well. Was planning to replace front control arms as I thought the front left clunk was a bad ball joint. Well... Good news is It was simply the top end link that was loose. Bad news is we didn't discover that until we'd already removed the PITA inner and outer ball joint nuts... But at least we hadn't removed the whole control arm. They actually appear to be in good shape (for Meyles...)
Thanks for the assist from NovaPhotog (Dan) and Don Adolpho with his wicked cool ratcheting breaker bar!

I also removed and softened my rear Koni Yellows and adjusted the KW springs a tad higher.

Didn't get to the LSD but got the exhaust hanging out of the way and removed rear sway bar and loosened the Torx nuts on both axels. Car is still on jack stands in the garage and I hope do work on it more this next week.

Time for a liquor drink!


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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - an e46f member

[Sockethead]

Sounds like your making good progress! I'm still running my original control arms at 136k and they are still tight.
If you get in a jam or need to know how to do something faster on that diff swap, shoot me a text or a PM. As you've probably found out after starting it, it's pretty strait forward.

[ELCID86]

Sounds like your making good progress! I'm still running my original control arms at 136k and they are still tight.
If you get in a jam or need to know how to do something faster on that diff swap, shoot me a text or a PM. As you've probably found out after starting it, it's pretty strait forward.

Thanks Rob. Dan gave me some pointers passed on from his time with you. I may phone a friend when I get ready to get to it...


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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - an e46f member

[NoVAphotog]

Well. Was planning to replace front control arms as I thought the front right clunk was a bad ball joint. Well... Good news is It was simply the top end link that was loose. Bad news is we didn't discover that until we'd already removed the PITA inner and outer ball joint nuts... But at least we hadn't removed the whole control arm. They actually appear to be in good shape (for Meyles...)
Thanks for the assist from NovaPhotog (Dan) and Don Adolpho with his wicked cool ratcheting breaker bar!

I also removed and softened my rear Koni Yellows and adjusted the KW springs a tad higher.

Didn't get to the LSD but got the exhaust hanging out of the way and removed rear sway bar and loosened the Torx nuts on both axels. Car is still on jack stands in the garage and I hope do work on it more this next week.

Time for a liquor drink!


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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - an e46f member
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[ELCID86]

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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - an e46f member

[Just_George]

Finally broke down and ordered the pre-painted rear deck spoiler from Bav Auto. Apparently some of the early cars came without them and I've been debating whether or not I really wanted to add it, but ultimately decided I like the looks better with the spoiler. 2-4 weeks for it to arrive they say, but the car isn't going anywhere during the winter!

[BMWCurves]

Well. Was planning to replace front control arms as I thought the front left clunk was a bad ball joint. Well... Good news is It was simply the top end link that was loose. Bad news is we didn't discover that until we'd already removed the PITA inner and outer ball joint nuts... But at least we hadn't removed the whole control arm. They actually appear to be in good shape (for Meyles...)
Thanks for the assist from NovaPhotog (Dan) and Don Adolpho with his wicked cool ratcheting breaker bar!

I also removed and softened my rear Koni Yellows and adjusted the KW springs a tad higher.

Didn't get to the LSD but got the exhaust hanging out of the way and removed rear sway bar and loosened the Torx nuts on both axels. Car is still on jack stands in the garage and I hope do work on it more this next week.

Time for a liquor drink!


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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - an e46f member

How much did you soften the Konis and how do you like them now?

And at least it was just a loose endlink, control arms are spendy


Finally broke down and ordered the pre-painted rear deck spoiler from Bav Auto. Apparently some of the early cars came without them and I've been debating whether or not I really wanted to add it, but ultimately decided I like the looks better with the spoiler. 2-4 weeks for it to arrive they say, but the car isn't going anywhere during the winter!

Agreed, the spoiler adds just that little something.

[ELCID86]

How much did you soften the Konis and how do you like them now?

And at least it was just a loose endlink, control arms are spendy



I went @3/4 from soft. Car will be on jacks for the rest of the week...

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True but now i have new arms I need to sell...



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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - an e46f member

[BMWCurves]

I went @3/4 from soft. Car will be on jacks for the rest of the week...

True but now i have new arms I need to sell...

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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - an e46f member

Let me know how you like it at that setting, it feels like the sweet spot for me.

And that is annoying about having to sell the arms, but I'm sure it won't take long for someone to snatch them up from you. Or you could keep them if your control arms are getting old.

[ELCID86]

Let me know how you like it at that setting, it feels like the sweet spot for me.

And that is annoying about having to sell the arms, but I'm sure it won't take long for someone to snatch them up from you. Or you could keep them if your control arms are getting old.

Will do. The tears seemed really firm. I think I had them at about 2 turns.

I may keep them as my son's car will eventually need them. How's just over 100k now.

Hoping to get to the diff this weekend.


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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - an e46f member

[danewilson77]

Finally broke down and ordered the pre-painted rear deck spoiler from Bav Auto. Apparently some of the early cars came without them and I've been debating whether or not I really wanted to add it, but ultimately decided I like the looks better with the spoiler. 2-4 weeks for it to arrive they say, but the car isn't going anywhere during the winter!
Wish they offered a pre painted boot lid handle/light assembly.

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[slater]

Well. Was planning to replace front control arms as I thought the front left clunk was a bad ball joint. Well... Good news is It was simply the top end link that was loose. Bad news is we didn't discover that until we'd already removed the PITA inner and outer ball joint nuts... But at least we hadn't removed the whole control arm. They actually appear to be in good shape (for Meyles...)
Thanks for the assist from NovaPhotog (Dan) and Don Adolpho with his wicked cool ratcheting breaker bar!

I also removed and softened my rear Koni Yellows and adjusted the KW springs a tad higher.

Didn't get to the LSD but got the exhaust hanging out of the way and removed rear sway bar and loosened the Torx nuts on both axels. Car is still on jack stands in the garage and I hope do work on it more this next week.

Time for a liquor drink!

looking good, shawn!! :) (it's your turn! :) )

:cheers

[ELCID86]

Wish they offered a pre painted boot lid handle/light assembly.

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+1


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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - an e46f member

[ELCID86]

looking good, shawn!! :) (it's your turn! :) )

:cheers

Thanks Peter!


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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - an e46f member

[alexandre]

I'm also having the car played under this weekend - seriously, f*** those exhaust bolts.

I gave the car some well due gifts for its 400,000km birthday. Subframe was initially supposed to be bushings only, but they found a 5cm crack while pulling it out. Wish my car had been taken care of during the recall.

- Engine mounts
- Tranny mounts
- Cat replacement
- Oil pan gasket
- Drive shaft flex disc + CSB
- Full subframe overhaul with floor reinforcements

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[Sockethead]

Sucks you had to have that done but it's one less thing you'll have to worry about ever again.
Do you know what reinforcement kit did they used? That doesn't look like the Turner kit or the Redish kit....

[alexandre]

Sucks you had to have that done but it's one less thing you'll have to worry about ever again.
Do you know what reinforcement kit did they used? That doesn't look like the Turner kit or the Redish kit....

I'm picking up the car today, I'll ask them. From my understanding they're custom - they have quite a portfolio of restored E30s and E24s that had destroyed floors, so they probably commission their own steel plates for these jobs (and save customers some $$ in the process)

[Rovert]

23130

Time to do the deed while you east coasters enjoy the summer weather.

[slater]

Time to do the deed while you east coasters enjoy the summer weather.

welcome back! and yes... still have my summer wheels on. :) supposed to be 10ºC over the next 4 days! :)

[Vas]

Both of my cars are still on summer tires as well. Loving the warm December though

[Rovert]

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Anti-seize that bolt!

[slater]

ugh, cross-threaded ugliness!

[az3579]

ugh, cross-threaded ugliness!

Huh? They look fine to me... :dunno

[slater]

Huh? They look fine to me... :dunno

look at the bolt in the socket... top 3 full threads are rounded.

[az3579]

look at the bolt in the socket... top 3 full threads are rounded.

Still look fine to my eyes. Threads look perfectly usable...
Mine are shiny like that and are fully functional.

[BMWCurves]

23130

Time to do the deed while you east coasters enjoy the summer weather.

1. :drool
2. You have the twin of my father's 540i if it's a 6MT and has a tan interior.

As for me I vacuumed and wiped down the interior and swapped out my cloth mats for new BMW all weather mats in preparation for my trip up to Seattle tomorrow to see STAR WARS (so very excited). Hopefully my ProClip will arrive today and I can install it on my Bimmian mount as well.

[slater]

Still look fine to my eyes. Threads look perfectly usable...
Mine are shiny like that and are fully functional.

well, you're wrong, BP, and that's all there is to it! ;)

[Vas]

As for me I vacuumed and wiped down the interior .

Hoping I get a new shop vac as a gift so I can do this as well.

[fredo]

Hoping I get a new shop vac as a gift so I can do this as well.

Last week I used the house vacuum cleaner to clean the inside, but it was not very efficient. Specially on the seats crevices.

[slater]

Last week I used the house vacuum cleaner to clean the inside, but it was not very efficient. Specially on the seats crevices.

what kind of vacuum do you have?

i have a dyson canister vacuum. i bought it 3 years ago, second-hand, for less than half price - it is one amazing machine. i bought the canister model because it was more portable and definitely easier for bringing out to the garage to vacuum out the car. dyson has a 'car kit' with some nice bristly and long, skinny attachments that work well for upholstery, crevices, etc.

plus, this thing SUCKS, literally! :) it puts my shop vac to shame!

[fredo]

I have a Dirt Devil. It even fell down once and hit the car paint. Apparently no scratches made.

[Vas]

Last week I used the house vacuum cleaner to clean the inside, but it was not very efficient. Specially on the seats crevices.

I tried that as well and gave up.

This is what I put on my wishlist. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EPH63K0/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2JDV8G0BEU3WF&coliid=I2HQXHISNMADNV

[fredo]

Looks like a good choice. And good price too.

[ZHP_Brandon]

Thank you to NovaPhotog! I received this from him Saturday morning and finally had some free time to mount this afternoon, I wanted the tow hook mount but I couldn't help but jump at this opportunity, cops in NYS will fine you 175 big ones for not having your front license plate mounted

I still prefer the clean no front license look, but better this than a 200$ ticket after court fee's

(Don't mind my crappy head lights, I still haven't bought the rebuild kit for my ZKW replacements :rofl)
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[fredo]

Looks much better, man ! :thumbsup

[ZHP_Brandon]

Looks much better, man ! :thumbsup

thank you! I hope by the spring I have the headlights rebuilt, OEM M3 mirrors, and M3 seats installed :mwah

[Rovert]

look at the bolt in the socket... top 3 full threads are rounded.

They're fine. I installed them brand new a few months ago when I bought spacers. I never cross thread. I do it all by hand until I need to torque wrench it.

[ZHP_Brandon]

Sorry for the huge photos, idk how to resize things for forum post purposes

I always forget these threads exist and wish I could get feed back on what I do lol
Just recently attained a Dynavin D99, installed that at the performance shop I go to (MNC Performance) and did an oil change as well at home this past weekend

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[Vas]

^ you scrapped the car? Anything left over?

[az3579]

well, you're wrong, BP, and that's all there is to it! ;)

Orly? Hmm...



They're fine. I installed them brand new a few months ago when I bought spacers. I never cross thread. I do it all by hand until I need to torque wrench it.

Just as I thought. Mine are exactly the same way; thread by hand first, always. :)

[ELCID86]

Out with the old.

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[danewilson77]

Installed new VDO MAF sensor from AutohausAZ @ 212,700 miles.

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[az3579]

Wiped down my steering wheel, shift knob, and two front seats with Leatherique Pristine clean. Then I went over every single leather surface with a wet microfiber.

[330i ZHP]

Before:

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After some learning to weld aluminum with a friend:

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[Sockethead]

Looks good! I want to learn that myself along with TIG
I'm already pretty good with MIG and stick...

[Whammy]

Out with the old.

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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - an e46f member

Nice! What ratio?

[ELCID86]

Nice! What ratio?

3.38


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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - an e46f member

[ZHP_Brandon]

^ you scrapped the car? Anything left over?

Car still sits on the side of my house, Im sure theres a few things I didnt pull of of it that I should have in my basement or somewhere else
I have full motor, auto trans
steering rack, LCA's, head light washers, headlight washer arms, radiator, radiator support, fan, driver side mirror, fender liners, amongst many many things I have.

I have sold or given away or kept: Passenger Fender, Full interior, Dashboard, Carpet, Hood, Suspension, Headlights, Passenger Mirror, Interior Trim, Headliner, etc

Let me know what your looking for and I'll let you know if I have it :jealous

[Vas]

Car still sits on the side of my house, Im sure theres a few things I didnt pull of of it that I should have in my basement or somewhere else
I have full motor, auto trans
steering rack, LCA's, head light washers, headlight washer arms, radiator, radiator support, fan, driver side mirror, fender liners, amongst many many things I have.

I have sold or given away or kept: Passenger Fender, Full interior, Dashboard, Carpet, Hood, Suspension, Headlights, Passenger Mirror, Interior Trim, Headliner, etc

Let me know what your looking for and I'll let you know if I have it :jealous
Is it a manual or a step?

[stephenkirsh]

"Auto trans"

[Vas]

"Auto trans"
Man totally missed that part

[Rovert]

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Changed to winters on time! The S54 is an animal no matter what though. I was having a lot of fun when it was time to turn. LOL. [emoji51]

[slater]

dang trevor! it was 9C here today - we've had some random flakes fall, nothing more this winter so far. supposed to be 11C tomorrow and 15C on christmas eve! so weird, but awesome. :)

[ELCID86]

Replaced rear diff bushing with the assist of Koch tool.

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[330i ZHP]

Tonight's efforts. Upper oil pan scrubbed clean of all the old burnt on oil residue. Lower oil pan baffles assembled and installed. Lower pan married to upper pan. Cooling fan physically installed (not wired yet). Tii booster stripped mechanically of old paint and surface rust. Scuffed and soaking in rust inhibitor and zinc bath. 5 hours of tedious work.

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[ELCID86]

^impressive work as always.


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[cakM3]

Amazing work Stuart! :thumbsup

[slater]

Tonight's efforts. Upper oil pan scrubbed clean of all the old burnt on oil residue. Lower oil pan baffles assembled and installed. Lower pan married to upper pan. Cooling fan physically installed (not wired yet). Tii booster stripped mechanically of old paint and surface rust. Scuffed and soaking in rust inhibitor and zinc bath. 5 hours of tedious work.

yes, and it will never look that clean again - however, you can sleep better at night knowing that it was clean and perfect once. :)

nice job, stuart! i love your attention to detail.

[JupiterBMW]

Looking good everyone... Now that I'm home, hopefully I can start adding to these threads as well. :)

Plans for me for today... Meeting with someone to look at some downpipes for the X5... They're almost too inexpensive to be good, so I'm being skeptical... But the pics look nice! We'll see!

[3ZHP]

Good to see you around and glad for your girls, that you made it home for Christmas. Merry Christmas!


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[fredo]

Best Christmas ever ... Daddy at home !!!

[ELCID86]

Welcome home Joop!


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[derbo]

Welcome home joop!


-Sent from Mobile

[ZHP_Brandon]

Man totally missed that part

Lol yes it is steptronic, if you know anyone interested in the swap let me know Vas! But yes I have a bunch of parts at this point just lying around


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[az3579]

Replaced my washer pump. Got tired of staring at the light for 2 years, figured I can't go wrong with an aftermarket one from FCP. :)

[cakM3]

Replaced my washer pump. Got tired of staring at the light for 2 years, figured I can't go wrong with an aftermarket one from FCP. :)

Edit.....nice to see you got your washer pump replaced although I never commented on this... ;) :thumbsup

[ELCID86]

Replaced my washer pump. Got tired of staring at the light for 2 years, figured I can't go wrong with an aftermarket one from FCP. :)

The little luxuries of life... It will come in handy this winter, I'm sure.

[stephenkirsh]

Took the zhp for a drive on highway 1 today. Good stuff.

[EastBayJay]

Had the dealership install new control arm bushings at their cost, free to me. Sold the car with bad bushings, Thats a safety no no. After about two seconds of back and forth they caved and got it done.

[BADCLOWN]

A BMW dealership?

[danewilson77]

Still winning. Very nice Stu.

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[EastBayJay]

A BMW dealership?

Correct...

[BMWCurves]

Nothing like free maintenance by someone else.

[johnrando]

For sure. And, welcome home Joop.

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[anandoc]

Fixed the passenger side license plate light connection using a ghetto method. Also, car wash.

[ELCID86]

Fixed the passenger side license plate light connection using a ghetto method. Also, car wash.

Been there done that. No issues so far.


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[1 M Mike]

Washed the 1 M in prep for upcoming detail session. Going to try out a new wax for kicks and grins to see if I like it. I've been using Collinite family of waxes what seems forever, but have a wild hair up a southern hemispherical region to try something different. For some odd reason the color attracted my interest. It's touted as a wax for warmer colored cars.

If it doesn't workout, maybe I can use the remainder as a substitute for marmalade. :fingerscrossed

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[Rovert]

Looks good enough to lick! [emoji15]

[1 M Mike]

lol! That seriously was my first thought as well.

If I decide to try it I'll be sure to post up a water beading pic of my tongue and mouth. :innocent

[330i ZHP]

Still winning. Very nice Stu.

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Thank you

[330i ZHP]

Before Alex woke up, I snuck down and installed booster

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And one of the gifts I bought for Audrey

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[danewilson77]

Love it.

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[cakM3]

:thumbsup

[Sockethead]

Lol that's funny

[az3579]

And one of the gifts I bought for Audrey

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Genius! Reminds me of the toilet paper I once saw that had a graphic on it that said "One Way". lol

[330i ZHP]

I thought it funny as well

[johnrando]

Nice!

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[1 M Mike]

That is hilarious. Great color as I bet it hides skid marks as well. :)

[ELCID86]

Finally got the ZHP off the jackstands. MFactory LSD is in, rear shocks loosened up a bit, loose front endlink tightened. Rainy and 52* here in VA. Took the car out for a quick check ride. It feels great! The 3.38 is exactly what I was looking for. Rolling start in 2nd!, nice pulling power in 3rd and 4th! Can't wait to get it broken in and really put it thru its paces.


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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - an e46f member

[Johnmadd]

Awesome Shawn!

[Johnmadd]

I got some new foglights for Christmas. ..

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They are totally black when off and project nicely when on, ddm hid kit is on the way.

[ELCID86]

Nice John.


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[Johnmadd]

Thanks Shawn.

[danewilson77]

Good news Shawn.

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[ELCID86]

Good news Shawn.

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Thanks guys. This was at the limit of my wrenching skills. Had to borrow some of my kids from time to time to assist with jacking and putting the car in/out of gear.

I would recommend renting the tools for the forward and rear diff bushings.


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[Ssparrow]

Got my wheel spacers and new air filter for my stage 2 afe. Original plan was just to put the filter on since it was 25 degrees outside . I got a wild hunch and decided to put on the spacers as well. I need to adjust the camber in the front a tad and either shave off, or remove the bumper clip on the rear. Other than that she sits nearly exactly how I want it to sit!

Hopefully it'll be warm enough to give her a good bath tomorrow! I'll be sure to get some shots on the dslr if I do.

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[BimmerDude]

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[TWong1200]

I finally replaced my CCV system, intake boots, and rebuilt my DISA with a GAS unit. Not too bad of a job. About three hours. I've had the parts for months now!

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[Vas]

Nice.

[ELCID86]

Good job on the CCV. I hear it can be a bear. GAS DISA is actually kind of fun to do.


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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - an e46f member

[BMWCurves]

Finally got the ZHP off the jackstands. MFactory LSD is in, rear shocks loosened up a bit, loose front endlink tightened. Rainy and 52* here in VA. Took the car out for a quick check ride. It feels great! The 3.38 is exactly what I was looking for. Rolling start in 2nd!, nice pulling power in 3rd and 4th! Can't wait to get it broken in and really put it thru its paces.


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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - an e46f member

Nicely done, I look forward to seeing what you think when you've gotten some miles on the setup!


I got some new foglights for Christmas. ..

They are totally black when off and project nicely when on, ddm hid kit is on the way.

Very cool. Did you just change out the lenses/cover the lenses or are they new headlight assemblies?


Got my wheel spacers and new air filter for my stage 2 afe. Original plan was just to put the filter on since it was 25 degrees outside . I got a wild hunch and decided to put on the spacers as well. I need to adjust the camber in the front a tad and either shave off, or remove the bumper clip on the rear. Other than that she sits nearly exactly how I want it to sit!

Hopefully it'll be warm enough to give her a good bath tomorrow! I'll be sure to get some shots on the dslr if I do.

Those wheels look great where they sit! I also have always loved the way that Yakima rack looks. I'd love to have it on mine, but it would serve absolutely no purpose, haha


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Which head unit is that, Eonon? How do you like it?


I finally replaced my CCV system, intake boots, and rebuilt my DISA with a GAS unit. Not too bad of a job. About three hours. I've had the parts for months now!

Nicely done. What prompted you to swap out your CCV system?

As for me, not today but over the last few days:

Installed ///M license plate cover in the front.
Swapped my cloth mats for BMW all weather mats
Installed my ProClip cell phone mount to my Bimmian mount (currently dismantled while the black spray paint for the mounting screws/nuts dries)
Swapped my alcantara shift boot and parking brake boot for leather ones.

[ELCID86]

Put all of the tools away from the diff and suspension work. I think I had just about every tool I own out!

Also changed the oil on Nolan's TDI.


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[Johnmadd]

They are new assemblies.

[330i ZHP]

Engine in the red 2002 and trans almost bolted up.

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[Johnmadd]

That's awesome Stuart! :drool

[danewilson77]

Tight, tight, tight! ~Tuco

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[BMWCurves]

Awesome!

[JupiterBMW]

Wow, all the replies, you guys are too awesome... Sorry I didn't get in here sooner, Christmas and whatnot all got in the way. :rofl

Anyway, cars all look great!

For me, I added color matched fender 'gills' to the M3...

And slowly I'm gearing up to install the new downpipes on the X5.

[das boots]

Engine in the red 2002 and trans almost bolted up.

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With so much power from the S14...I really do not know if the body would be able to handle that engine. Body might slowly peel away from the speed. :thumbup

BTW, did you do your own S14 engine rebuild?

[az3579]

With so much power from the S14...I really do not know if the body would be able to handle that engine. Body might slowly peel away from the speed. :thumbup


I'm sorry, I just find that hilarious. :rofl

While it's not nearly enough power to be a concern for the chassis, it sure is more than enough to provide some serious zoom. :thumbsup

[Pip]

Tight, tight, tight! ~Tuco

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Lol

[330i ZHP]

With so much power from the S14...I really do not know if the body would be able to handle that engine. Body might slowly peel away from the speed. :thumbup

BTW, did you do your own S14 engine rebuild?

Yes sir, VAC performed the head work. And local shop did the bottom end machining. I assembled everything.

Btw - I did weld in gusset plates I made to the front unibody/frame rails and to both subframes to support the additional power. And I welded in structural plates to known weak points (based on 50 years of folks racing these cars)

[Rovert]

I cleaned mine after two months of outdoor neglect. LOL

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[JupiterBMW]

Stopped at my local dealer today and placed an order for a few little things for each vehicle... To be picked up tomorrow... While there, I also got a full all access tour of the new dealership (they completely rebuilt the whole property). Pretty impressive, and then I checked out the new 7 series... Wow, what a car...

:)

[EoSNJ]

New Pulley Day. I went into a store the other day and left the car idling. I came out and heard this whining from across the parking lot - sure enough, it was coming from my ZHP. Couldn't hear it inside at all. Glad I caught it - I had one go on my E38 and it made major mess of it.

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[EoSNJ]

Engine in the red 2002 and trans almost bolted up.

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Drool blankets - good thinking!!!

[johnrando]

Got way behind on this thread travelling for the holidays. Too much good stuff going on in here.

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[das boots]

Yes sir, VAC performed the head work. And local shop did the bottom end machining. I assembled everything.

Btw - I did weld in gusset plates I made to the front unibody/frame rails and to both subframes to support the additional power. And I welded in structural plates to known weak points (based on 50 years of folks racing these cars)

VAC does great work. The upper is the most critical. Great job on the lower. You really have a talent.....mechanical and welding skills.

[330i ZHP]

Thank you

[330i ZHP]

The moving blanket - modified to fit just the surrounding surfaces worked awesome. Kept the tools, engine, etc from touching/hitting the paint

[Simmsled]

I got 21mpg going thru the foot hills of Indiana in my Steptronic on the new I-69 that just opened.
Average speed ~85-ish.
I KNOW the 6M would get better mileage.
Car was also full of Xmas stuff and an overnight of clothes, 2 kids in heavy car seats, and wife.
Loved it though!

Going to head to Costco to have tires spun, ever so very slight vibration at 80 in the wheel.
Not sure that Costco does a fantastic job of balancing wheels. I much prefer road force balancing.

[Vas]

I got 21mpg going thru the foot hills of Indiana in my Steptronic on the new I-69 that just opened.
Average speed ~85-ish.
I KNOW the 6M would get better mileage.
Car was also full of Xmas stuff and an overnight of clothes, 2 kids in heavy car seats, and wife.
Loved it though!

Going to head to Costco to have tires spun, ever so very slight vibration at 80 in the wheel.
Not sure that Costco does a fantastic job of balancing wheels. I much prefer road force balancing.

Road Force balancing is the way to go.

[Simmsled]

Road Force balancing is the way to go.

And it's done.
Had it balanced today. One of the wheels threw all its weights.
(must have been a new guy the first time around)
Now smooth as BUTTAH.

[Vas]

And it's done.
Had it balanced today. One of the wheels threw all its weights.
(must have been a new guy the first time around)
Now smooth as BUTTAH.
Nice.

[danewilson77]

Win.

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[johnrando]

+1

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[Just_George]

Not for the ZHP, but for the 330Ci: ordered valve cover gasket, OFHG, and Vanos rebuild kit. Already have the CCV kit, so hoping to dive in and do it all at once. Gonna be shut down for another month, so I can work away at it at a 'leisurely' pace...