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

[JupiterBMW]

Sitting in my living room watching the clouds and sun battle this afternoon... Waiting to wash the M3, she is DIRTY! Want to have her all shined up for my night out tonight (guys' night) and dinner tomorrow with the honey.. :)

[E_Rak]

Replaced DISA gasket in a hope to solve my dual lean codes and occasional misfire per this thread: http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=897595

Next thing to try will be will be fuel filter (should be done anyway).

[jfh342]

Had my windows tinted with 35% Llumar ceramic film yesterday. It's still drying. It's been raining here for several days, so I installed the OEM Sirius module for my Business radio. Purchased from getbmwparts.com (https://www.getbmwparts.com/partlocator/index.cfm?action=MorePartInfo&PartID=871755&siteid=214672&catalogid=4462) with a 1-year trial subscription, Priced dropped significantly the day I ordered it. Complete PnP installation, no issues. Thanks to the DIY threads for the assistance.

[johnrando]

Hope that works out E_rak. Nice jfh342.

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[330i ZHP]

Installed transmission and everything associated with it: driveshaft, slave cylinder, braces, mounts, shifter platform and the shifter assembly

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Nighty night car - engine all tucked in....it's nice to not have the nose of the car aiming for the moon. The weight of the engine and trans brought it down nicely. I won't install the front flares or spoiler until car is up and running. Worried about breakage.

[330i ZHP]

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[JupiterBMW]

Sitting in my living room watching the clouds and sun battle this afternoon... Waiting to wash the M3, she is DIRTY! Want to have her all shined up for my night out tonight (guys' night) and dinner tomorrow with the honey.. :)

Well, as expected, I took a couple of hours and gave the car a wash, cleaned the wheels, and a quick vacuum inside...

Then it rained last night... :facepalm

[3ZHP]

Installed transmission and everything associated with it: driveshaft, slave cylinder, braces, mounts, shifter platform and the shifter assembly

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Nighty night car - engine all tucked in....it's nice to not have the nose of the car aiming for the moon. The weight of the engine and trans brought it down nicely. I won't install the front flares or spoiler until car is up and running. Worried about breakage.

I must say, that car is looking mighty nice. Great job.


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[330i ZHP]

Thank you

[az3579]

I must say, that car is looking mighty nice. Great job.


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This. Pretty much a brand new 2002 being assembled in front of our eyes.

[Sockethead]

Stu that must be so satisfying doing the final assembly. I love that stage of a project when everything finally comes together...

This is like watching the Velocity channel... all that missing is the snarky comments from the builders, haha :)

[Go Horns!]

Put a new engine air filter in this morning. 90k miles service is complete. Hoping for 30,000 trouble-free miles to the next major service.

[330i ZHP]

Stu that must be so satisfying doing the final assembly. I love that stage of a project when everything finally comes together...

This is like watching the Velocity channel... all that missing is the snarky comments from the builders, haha :)

You are also missing the cursing when something like the transmission takes 4 tries and more than a few whacks in the head with the trans, the lift, etc. my forehead and scalp look like someone whacked me with a garden rake...points down

[johnrando]

Nice werk!

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[Sockethead]

You are also missing the cursing when something like the transmission takes 4 tries and more than a few whacks in the head with the trans, the lift, etc. my forehead and scalp look like someone whacked me with a garden rake...points down

Yea pretty soon we gonna have to change the swearing cause the littles ones will be stuck on repeat...
Gosh darn! Shucks!

[E_Rak]

Replaced DISA gasket in a hope to solve my dual lean codes and occasional misfire per this thread: http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=897595

Next thing to try will be will be fuel filter (should be done anyway).

Well the codes came back right away, but I swear I have more low end power now...

[Sockethead]

I haven't followed everything you've done....you check your intake boots for cracks?

[bosszhp]

Edit: Fixed broken gauge face pics.

Small aesthetic mods...

Bimmian M3 style grey gauge faces:
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They look great, just can't get the gas gauge needle to be in the correct place when the car is off! Anyone else do this mod and get it fixed? All the other ones are fine.

Bimmian red piping, accents some red stitching alcantara goodies I have.

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And finally:

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[BMWCurves]

Interesting, I've never seen anyone put in that accent stuff. Is it rubber or plastic? Did you put it just in the doors?

Also, your photos for the gauges are just attachment links that lead to a dead page.

[ELCID86]

Gauge pics aren't working on my phone either.


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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

[Imola.ZHP]

ZOMG

Brain is fried, just caught up on about 20 pages of this thread, 40 post per page? Something like that, can't do math right now, ha.

Tried out some BMW branded windshield wiper fluid concentrate in the i3 today, yippee, only cost about $9 but I think I'll get the $3 jug from walmart next time.

She's also charging in the shop at work right now. Lots to update, will update "project" thread, most notable change is H&R Springs, dropped her 1.25" and has transformed the way the car handles, with little to no deterioration in ride quality.

[UdubBadger]

FINALLY had time to get some work done on the E90.

LCI trunk, LCI tail conversion and CF BMW Performance spoiler all installed.
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[bosszhp]

Interesting, I've never seen anyone put in that accent stuff. Is it rubber or plastic? Did you put it just in the doors?

Also, your photos for the gauges are just attachment links that lead to a dead page.

It's plastic, so far I have it just in the doors. It fits pretty much anywhere so I want to try it in some other places like the center console. Here is the link from Bimmian if you want to check it out:

https://bimmian.com/Accessories-for-BMW/Styling/Interior/Panel-Trim-Striping/

Also fixed the broken gauge pics.

[330i ZHP]

Yea pretty soon we gonna have to change the swearing cause the littles ones will be stuck on repeat...
Gosh darn! Shucks!

I too am trying to learn how to not use certain words...regretfully they are deep rooted

[JupiterBMW]

Washed the X5 today... Well, took it to the car wash and watched someone else wash it... :rofl

Moved the M3 over in the driveway so I could get the X5 out of the garage...

I unfortunately caught a cold or something last night, so today was a very low speed day for me.

[johnrando]

Good stuff all. I finally get to put something in here again for mine. Took out my 12mm spacers in the front and put 10mm all the way around, and (finally) got my new 'vintage' CA plates.

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[E_Rak]

I haven't followed everything you've done....you check your intake boots for cracks?

Replaced the upper boot at the end of summer and inspected the lower boot, which seemed OK. I think I'll dive in for a better inspection and to clean ICV.

[BMWCurves]

@bosszhp: How is the gas gauge not correct? Also, how does the gauge do in different levels of light? It seems like the white numbers on light gray gauge background would wash out in certain light conditions. They look awesome in your photos though.

@UDubBadger: Looks good, what changes were there between your old trunk and tails and the LCI ones?

@johnrando: Why the switch from 12mm to 10mm? And I like the black California plates! They remind me of our simple Oregon blue plates.

[johnrando]

I only bought 12mm as that was all I could get at the time I was installing my BBK. I needed spacers to fit the kit on, so they were front only. With my car, 12mm doesn't fit in the rear, so I finally got 10's and installed them all the way around (I'm 8.5 square on the wheels).

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[ELCID86]

Took me a minute JR. But I finally got the plate.


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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

[az3579]

FINALLY had time to get some work done on the E90.

LCI trunk, LCI tail conversion and CF BMW Performance spoiler all installed.
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Oh man, I'm glad you did that. Thought you were gonna leave it...

Good stuff all. I finally get to put something in here again for mine. Took out my 12mm spacers in the front and put 10mm all the way around, and (finally) got my new 'vintage' CA plates.

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Looks awesome!

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[fredo]

Same here.


Took me a minute JR. But I finally got the plate.


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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

[WOLFN8TR]

Looks good John and Seth!

[johnrando]

Thanks all. Glad you got it Shawn. :)

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[JupiterBMW]

Took the X5 out for some spirited driving... Trying to burn through the rest of the run-flats so that I have an excuse to go get the new PSS put on... And I bought a set of Lux H8 LED corona ring bulbs for the M3... Will be nice to get rid of the ugly yellow look.

[UdubBadger]

Oh man, I'm glad you did that. Thought you were gonna leave it...

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Just had to find time. Was actually easier than expected.


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[1 M Mike]

Haven't been out driving in over a week, so since it was a bright and shiny day I drove to 'The Costco' for some minor grocery shopping.

As I returned to the vehicle a very nice older couple complimented me on the car. I began to explain to them what it was, but I kind of got a glazed over look from both of them. They said they noticed the pretty orange color, then it finally clicked for me. :facepalm

[Vas]

Winter wheels put on Sketchi

[Sockethead]

Haven't been out driving in over a week, so since it was a bright and shiny day I drove to 'The Costco' for some minor grocery shopping.

As I returned to the vehicle a very nice older couple complimented me on the car. I began to explain to them what it was, but I kind of got a glazed over look from both of them. They said they noticed the pretty orange color, then it finally clicked for me. :facepalm

LOL that's pretty funny

[bosszhp]

@bosszhp: How is the gas gauge not correct? Also, how does the gauge do in different levels of light? It seems like the white numbers on light gray gauge background would wash out in certain light conditions. They look awesome in your photos though.

I was able to correct the gas gauge needle so that's not a problem anymore. If it is really sunny out and the interior lights are off the white numbers can be a little hard to see but it doesn't bother me at all. I really like the look and it looks great with my silver cube trim! On another note, right after I fixed the gas needle and started the car it had a cylinder one misfire. Time for some new spark plugs and a new coil for cylinder one!

[Whammy]

Woke up the ZHP, put the battery in, and went to brunch with the g/f. Car goes in tomorrow to the bodyshop.

[Vas]

Woke up the ZHP, put the battery in, and went to brunch with the g/f. Car goes in tomorrow to the bodyshop.
Nice. Hope it turns out well

[JupiterBMW]

Haven't been out driving in over a week, so since it was a bright and shiny day I drove to 'The Costco' for some minor grocery shopping.

As I returned to the vehicle a very nice older couple complimented me on the car. I began to explain to them what it was, but I kind of got a glazed over look from both of them. They said they noticed the pretty orange color, then it finally clicked for me. :facepalm

Yep, that's the typical scenario in South Florida... I stopped to compliment a guy on his very nice looking 4 series convertible.. I asked him which color blue he had, it was one I hadn't seen before... He gave me the same glazed over look and then replied "ummm, its a blu-ish color?!?" Yep... :facepalm

[JupiterBMW]

As for me, got the Michelin PSS put on the X5///M!! I can't wait to get them broken in and see how well they do! :)

[az3579]

According to Michelin, there is no break-in period for tires. Get right to enjoying them!

[fredo]

I stopped by Discount Tire to top off the tires. To my surprise, the "air pump" section was moved to the back of the building ! That's very cool. No more need to worry about the store traffic. The back of the building was empty, as expected. :thumbsup

[UdubBadger]

Swwweeeeeeet


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[Dr Dynamite]

Today I wiped away any dust and build up in/0n the air filter box, intake hose and surroundings. I think I gained 15 extra hp 😆

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[Sockethead]

I got these today from Koni today

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Warranty replacements. The shafts were pitted on the originals.
The whole warranty process was relatively painless...
I got all the other parts for the refresh of the shocks. Adding the reinforcement plates while I'm at it

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It's been a long time since I really spent any time doing maintenance and replacement of old worn parts. This is going to feel good...

[Vas]

Nice

[ELCID86]

I got these today from Koni today

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Warranty replacements. The shafts were pitted on the originals.
The whole warranty process was relatively painless...
I got all the other parts for the refresh of the shocks. Adding the reinforcement plates while I'm at it

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/08/50bd8f00b6d2b7ae994e37f0df67c0b9.jpg

It's been a long time since I really spent any time doing maintenance and replacement of old worn parts. This is going to feel good...

Did you have to provide proof of purchase?


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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

[Dr Dynamite]

I got these today from Koni today

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/08/47a50babe2b880dca659bee1a0c301b5.jpg

Warranty replacements. The shafts were pitted on the originals.
The whole warranty process was relatively painless...
I got all the other parts for the refresh of the shocks. Adding the reinforcement plates while I'm at it

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/08/50bd8f00b6d2b7ae994e37f0df67c0b9.jpg

It's been a long time since I really spent any time doing maintenance and replacement of old worn parts. This is going to feel good...
Sweet! How many miles on the koni s till they gave out?

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[bosszhp]

As for me, got the Michelin PSS put on the X5///M!! I can't wait to get them broken in and see how well they do! :)

Pilot Super Sports on an SUV? WHAT MADNESS!!!

[Sockethead]

Did you have to provide proof of purchase?



Yes and registration. Here's the link:http://www.koni-na.com/pdf/warranty.pdf


Sweet! How many miles on the koni s till they gave out?



I took them off after about 70K because I wanted to try Bilstiens. Now I'm Putting them back on. They weren't leaking or anything but when I took them off, I noticed the shafts on the back ones were starting to pit. After sitting around for a few years, the pitting got really bad...

[johnrando]

Nice Rob!

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[JupiterBMW]

Pilot Super Sports on an SUV? WHAT MADNESS!!!

Oh hell yes... It benefits from them as well...

And BP, I wasn't referring to a break-in, I was referring to getting the greasiness off that tires all seem to be glazed with...

[bosszhp]

Oh hell yes... It benefits from them as well...

And BP, I wasn't referring to a break-in, I was referring to getting the greasiness off that tires all seem to be glazed with...

You'll be pulling 1G turns in the X5 for sure ;)

[330i ZHP]

Big $$$$$ tires Jon

[330i ZHP]

Although mine are insanely priced on the x5 summer wheels

[bosszhp]

On another note my Beisan VANOS seals and rattle kit came today! Dropping her off at my indy next week, can't wait. aFe intake and VCG on the way too! [emoji106]🏻

[ELCID86]

On another note my Beisan VANOS seals and rattle kit came today! Dropping her off at my indy next week, can't wait. aFe intake and VCG on the way too! [emoji106]🏻

I'd print the Beisan instructions for the Indy just in case...


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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

[bosszhp]

I'd print the Beisan instructions for the Indy just in case...

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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

Good idea, the Indy I go to is pretty well known and I'm sure they've done it before but better safe than sorry. Really wish I had the time and courage to DIY it... I'll still be doing the VCG though.

[ELCID86]

We installed Lorenzo's (Larry) new Coby wheel today.

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Saw this on the way to lunch

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Note she saw me and gave an inquisitive look. I returned a thumbs up and she smiled. As we were leaving Mission BBQ she pulled in and I waved and she smiled.

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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

[Vas]

Nice. And that Dakar yellow is a pretty color

[cakM3]

Mounted new Dunlop winter rear tires and got my ZHP back :thumbsup

It's been awhile since I have run my ZHP...great to have her back! ;)

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[ELCID86]

I'm still on the fence about installing my winter tires. It does look like colder temps are on the way

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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

[Jconlin16]

I'm still on the fence about installing my winter tires. It does look like colder temps are on the way

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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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Nice and balmy here in Minny...

[Vas]

I installed the winter tires on Sketchi and it has been amazing.

You know how nice summer tires are sticky when it's warm/hot outside? Well that is how the winter tires feel when it's cold outside.

225 section width is skinny for the rear though but still plenty of grip.

I'm going to drive my imola sedan only when I have to since it's on summers.

Winter tires are great

[ELCID86]

I installed the winter tires on Sketchi and it has been amazing.

You know how nice summer tires are sticky when it's warm/hot outside? Well that is how the winter tires feel when it's cold outside.

225 section width is skinny for the rear though but still plenty of grip.

I'm going to drive my imola sedan only when I have to since it's on summers.

Winter tires are great

Maybe I'll do that tomorrow.


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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]

Took the car for a drive. It's pretty tail happy in the cold temps on summer tires, but I enjoyed the back roads all the same.

[az3579]

Adjusted headlights and cleaned GruppeM intake with Charrie's help. Put in the stock intake while the other one dries.

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[ELCID86]

Installed newly acquired--thanks Alex--trunk handle and replace mm gasket on my red car.
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Gasket is quite a bit thicker than the old one was (after 12 years of being compressed)...

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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

[fredo]

Quick install, Shawn !

[fredo]

I moved my son's seat from the ZHP to the Mini. The ZHP will take a break after 5 months of DD duties ! :thumbsup

[330i ZHP]

Cleaned X5 and dusted off the red 2002. Not much progress

[BCS_ZHP]

Pics of the red 2002, let us drool...

[das boots]

Installed newly acquired--thanks Alex--trunk handle and replace mm gasket on my red car.
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Gasket is quite a bit thicker than the old one was (after 12 years of being compressed)...

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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

Do you have pics of the whole backside of the handle with all electrical connections and tail? I see an electrical tail but is covered by the plastic wrap.

[UdubBadger]

Took the M3 in for tire reseal for the 4th time in the 6-7 weeks I've had the winter wheels on. F-ing redic, something isn't right.

[Au1994]

Alignment and wheels balanced. Combined with the control arms and bushings that were done last week, the drive is spot on again!

[fredo]

I found a cool feature on my 2005 Mini. I checked the oil and forgot to properly close the hood. A warning on the dash reminded me ! :thumbsup

[Vas]

Installed a G.A.S 1.2 bar coolant cap on my imola sedan.

[stephenkirsh]

I found a cool feature on my 2005 Mini. I checked the oil and forgot to properly close the hood. A warning on the dash reminded me ! :thumbsup

Just an extra sensor to break ;)

[JupiterBMW]

You'll be pulling 1G turns in the X5 for sure ;)


Big $$$$$ tires Jon

There won't be any 1G turns in the X5... There have been 4 wheel slides in the past, hoping to avoid those a bit now, they are definitely hair raising experiences in something that big!

And as for the tire prices, actually, I got a SMOKING deal on these, about $600 less than Tire Rack, which is pretty reasonable. And that being said, the PSS are about $4-500 less than the Dunlop runflats I was running before. I'm pretty happy...


Updates for me, another small mod on the M3 today... Pics coming soon.

[BADCLOWN]

Run flats effing suck

[terraphantm]

Bought myself a switch panel with the TPMS button

http://i.imgur.com/cqTHZ6th.jpg

Way too cold to attempt the retrofit right now though, even with a garage. Supposed to get into the 40s Friday though, so maybe I'll do it then. The ones without the sport button are pretty rare, so I jumped on this one when I found it. If I ever figure out how to enable the sport mode functionality on the MS45.1, then maybe I'll retrofit the M3 piece.

[brettbimmer]

Took me a minute JR. But I finally got the plate.


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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
Because JR. It's what he does. Cool pl8 mate!

Haven't been out driving in over a week, so since it was a bright and shiny day I drove to 'The Costco' for some minor grocery shopping.

As I returned to the vehicle a very nice older couple complimented me on the car. I began to explain to them what it was, but I kind of got a glazed over look from both of them. They said they noticed the pretty orange color, then it finally clicked for me. :facepalm
Valencia Orange 1M appearing in the next Men In Black film as the standard issue neuralyzer...

We installed Lorenzo's (Larry) new Coby wheel today.

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Saw this on the way to lunch

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Note she saw me and gave an inquisitive look. I returned a thumbs up and she smiled. As we were leaving Mission BBQ she pulled in and I waved and she smiled.

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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
Dakar, is that you?!

Run flats effing suck
LOL, about sums it up.

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[johnrando]

Thanks Brett. :)

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[ELCID86]

Do you have pics of the whole backside of the handle with all electrical connections and tail? I see an electrical tail but is covered by the plastic wrap.

Didn't see this until I'd reinstalled it. I think the wires did have a black wrapping. You have to go thru the trunk panel trim to get to the wire connection.


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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

[fredo]

Driving the Mini today, second day as DD. This morning I found a small parking spot next to my son's school. I would not try to park in there with the ZHP. But no problem in the Mini ! :applause2

[330i ZHP]

Removed the front spoiler in preparation of installing front bumper. Slowly converting the black tii to oem. Also removed rear bumper. Sending everything out to be stripped and rechromed

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Roof is prepped for respray - it was too faded to bring back. Having the surface rust spots worked on before they become problems. I want to keep the car as rust free as possible.


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Bumpers stripped of all trim and hardware. Ready to send out.

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Oil cooler, hose (need to make the custom length sections), fittings, Etc arrived today. Two fittings wrong. I took information found on e30 m3 sites to make purchases. The information was wrong...go figure..the Internet.

[ELCID86]

Nice progress Stuart.


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[san]

Drove it after a month :biggrin


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[ELCID86]

Drove it after a month :biggrin


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Where you been?


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[san]

Where you been?


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Went back home (India) for the holidays


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[TigerTater]

Replaced the coolant temp sensor...was throwing a CEL related to the sensor malfunctioning. Had a spare on hand from my previous cooling overhaul. All better now. Also earlier in the week matched and replaced the O-rings in the upper radiator return hose and the expansion tank small hole that was leaking. Flushed and bled system! Such a PITA for 5$ worth of O rings. I know you can't buy the O rings individually, so got an ET from dealer then went and sources correct Orings, brought the dealer his $115! ET back. Jerks wouldn't price match either when I asked to keep my money local...

[ELCID86]

Went back home (India) for the holidays


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Awesome. Welcome back.


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[bosszhp]

Dropped her off at my Indy. She's getting VANOS seals and Beisan Anti Rattle Kit! They had an E60 M5 getting supercharger treatment.

[stephenkirsh]

Jerks wouldn't price match either when I asked to keep my money local...

I'm always amazed how inflexible "small" businesses are about pricing and payment methods. You want my money? Need to offer something better than others can!

[theothersawyer]

Replaced the coolant temp sensor...was throwing a CEL related to the sensor malfunctioning. Had a spare on hand from my previous cooling overhaul. All better now. Also earlier in the week matched and replaced the O-rings in the upper radiator return hose and the expansion tank small hole that was leaking. Flushed and bled system! Such a PITA for 5$ worth of O rings. I know you can't buy the O rings individually, so got an ET from dealer then went and sources correct Orings, brought the dealer his $115! ET back. Jerks wouldn't price match either when I asked to keep my money local...

My sisters Golf was leaking coolant from the watetpump. Turns out it was just that o-ring! Fixed that and then my Miata was doing the same thing because of the waterpump gasket!!!!!! Talk about a lot of work and a pain in the ass just for gaskets/o-rings!

[Rovert]

Cleaned my girl's belly today. It was nasty from a slow two year old leak that I resolved last Sunday:

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[FungShui]

Just install the driver side finisher. Surprised to see so much debris underneath. I made sure clean the area before installing the new piece.23699

[Vas]

Bought it brand new ?

[FungShui]

Yep, it was really expensive and the passenger needs to be replaced but they current on back order and I'm on the waiting list. Apparently, they are waiting for the factory to build and ship, ETA is March.

FYI the top is the new part and the bottom is the one I replaced to the dry rot.

[E_Rak]

CCV... F*CK ME!


Glad it's over with though!

[Vas]

Yep, it was really expensive and the passenger needs to be replaced but they current on back order and I'm on the waiting list. Apparently, they are waiting for the factory to build and ship, ETA is March.

FYI the top is the new part and the bottom is the one I replaced to the dry rot.
You have a coupe correct?

[KevinC]

New Hella euro headlights for the M5. The adjusters are broken in the originals (a VERY common problem) and it's hell to disassemble them and fix them. As a result, the driver's side light points downwardEarlier lights can be baked open, mine are too new for that approach. Schmiedmann in Denmark sells E39 xenons for insanely cheap - $385 apiece. They're $800 and up over here. Received them in 3 days via FedEx. Being installed today. Already have the old ones sold for $250 for the pair.

[FungShui]

You have a coupe correct?
Yes

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[BMWCurves]

CCV... F*CK ME!


Glad it's over with though!

Yuck. At least it's done.

[Just_George]

Little stuff - added the 'M' strut tower covers on the ZHP. They're just plastic, don't cost much, and should keep all the dirt and crud out of the top end of the strut mount. I'll try to get a pic later...

[Johnd]

Just bought an Intravee II and all the accessories off of ebay it should be here next week. Now trying to find an old 64 GB Ipod to leave in the glovebox so I don't have to keep plugging in my IPhone

[BADCLOWN]

Little stuff - added the 'M' strut tower covers on the ZHP. They're just plastic, don't cost much, and should keep all the dirt and crud out of the top end of the strut mount. I'll try to get a pic later...


Do you know if those work with the BMWP strut bar?

[Just_George]

Do you know if those work with the BMWP strut bar?

I don't think so - they're made to slide down over the mounting bolts for the strut mounts, so I'd assume that the strut bar would interfere. Here's a couple of pics of them I stole from a Bimmerfest post...

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[ELCID86]

^interesting.


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[Johnd]

I like those - where did you buy them?

[das boots]

I don't think so - they're made to slide down over the mounting bolts for the strut mounts, so I'd assume that the strut bar would interfere. Here's a couple of pics of them I stole from a Bimmerfest post...

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They really do not look like they would cover the strut bar unless you do some cutting or reconfiguration. They look more like cosmetics to make the engine bay look smoother.

[Just_George]

I like those - where did you buy them?

I bought them from ECS Tuning, but I suspect any BMW parts supplier can get them. Note that they are not a 'stock' item at ECS (or Bav Auto, from what I gather) so it may take a bit longer than usual to get them. Took a week for mine to show up.

BMW part #31312229458
ECS item #49 943 $9.68 each

[ZHP_Brandon]

I got these today from Koni today

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Warranty replacements. The shafts were pitted on the originals.
The whole warranty process was relatively painless...
I got all the other parts for the refresh of the shocks. Adding the reinforcement plates while I'm at it

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It's been a long time since I really spent any time doing maintenance and replacement of old worn parts. This is going to feel good...

How much did this all run you? This is something I hope to do this coming summer since my car still feels relatively tight in the twisties lol


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[Sockethead]

I got the Bilstein strut mounts on sale from ECS for $34.75 ea. Also the reinforcement plates were from ECS. $9.95 ea.
The the upper and lower rubber spring insulators, dust boots and bumpers came from the dealer. They were $40 but my wife gets an employee discount. I don't think they are much more than that at ECS or other places

[JupiterBMW]

Not a huge BMW day for me, but still a great car day... Washed both the X and the M today, nice having them both clean. More importantly, I went to the local track and hung out with my buddy while he took his Exocet out for a few laps. Holy hell, what a blast!!

We made an E46 M3 wave us by... :rofl

[az3579]

Today I replaced my valve cover gasket, grommets for all the bolts, vanos oil line and crush washers, oil level sensor, and did an oil change with filter. I also installed the wheel studs that I bought from Daniel. It took a long time since it was my first time doing the VCG myself, and it took me a little while to figure out how much Loctite to use on the studs and how much torque to apply. It's been a long but successful day.

Now if I can just figure out what I need to code on my car with regards to the level sensor... That was an unexpected and unwelcome surprise.

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[Rovert]

Nice one BP!

I washed my car in the rain. [emoji53] at least it's still clean above the bumper. Haha

[Vas]

Today I replaced my valve cover gasket, grommets for all the bolts, vanos oil line and crush washers, oil level sensor, and did an oil change with filter. I also installed the wheel studs that I bought from Daniel. It took a long time since it was my first time doing the VCG myself, and it took me a little while to figure out how much Loctite to use on the studs and how much torque to apply. It's been a long but successful day.

Now if I can just figure out what I need to code on my car with regards to the level sensor... That was an unexpected and unwelcome surprise.

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Code for the sensor? Do explain

[BMWCurves]

Today I replaced my valve cover gasket, grommets for all the bolts, vanos oil line and crush washers, oil level sensor, and did an oil change with filter. I also installed the wheel studs that I bought from Daniel. It took a long time since it was my first time doing the VCG myself, and it took me a little while to figure out how much Loctite to use on the studs and how much torque to apply. It's been a long but successful day.

Now if I can just figure out what I need to code on my car with regards to the level sensor... That was an unexpected and unwelcome surprise.

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:scratchinghead So you do have to code something for the sensor?

[Rovert]

Yeah. CSL digital oil level in your dash somehow.

[Johnmadd]

Lol. Vgc is pretty easy imo, but I have done a head gasket on a e34... I just tourqed it to feel lol. You probably got it right bro. :thumbsup

[az3579]

:scratchinghead So you do have to code something for the sensor?
My friend says I do, says I have to code the cluster. Every DIY I've looked at failed to mention coding.

I don't know what to believe. If the level is good when I check it, then I pursue it further.

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[ELCID86]

Today I replaced my valve cover gasket, grommets for all the bolts, vanos oil line and crush washers, oil level sensor, and did an oil change with filter. I also installed the wheel studs that I bought from Daniel. It took a long time since it was my first time doing the VCG myself, and it took me a little while to figure out how much Loctite to use on the studs and how much torque to apply. It's been a long but successful day.

Now if I can just figure out what I need to code on my car with regards to the level sensor... That was an unexpected and unwelcome surprise.

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Nice work. I didn't need to code mine.


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[Vas]

No coding for me either

[ELCID86]

Looks like the cold weather is here to stay. I installed my winter wheels so the PSSs can take a few months off. Also swapped the diff fluid in my MFactory LSD since the break in period is over. New Costco heater worked great too!

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[Vas]

Thumbs up 👍

[Rovert]

Also swapped the diff fluid in my MFactory LSD since the break in period is over.


What fluid did you use?

[ELCID86]

What fluid did you use?

Redline 75w90ns per MF's recommendation (weight not brand).


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[Whammy]

Yesterday, met up w/ my buddy who picked up a '02 540i (v8 6spd, 100,000mi) here in the Denver area. Got it for a really good price. The car needs a little love (value cover/seals, new instrument cluster, buttons for the HVAC, and the M Sport package). We went for beers and had lunch before it drove back to KC, Kansas with it.

Also, 5 days and counting until I get the ZHP back from the body shop.

[Rovert]

Oh I thought it would be BMW's unicorn fluid that's like $150!

[fredo]

Sunday morning, I took the Mini for a morning ride on the highway. I did up to 90 mph. The car was very stable and straight like an arrow.

I noticed some wind noise coming thru the windows seals on the driver's side. No biggie, most of my driving is in the city.

After that, I filled up the tank and got a $5 touchless car wash.

Lastly, I took a pic to win the Picture Challenge. :thumbsup

[slater]

Looks like the cold weather is here to stay. I installed my winter wheels so the PSSs can take a few months off. Also swapped the diff fluid in my MFactory LSD since the break in period is over. New Costco heater worked great too!

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nice, shawn!

and hey, i have that same air compressor. :)



Redline 75w90ns per MF's recommendation (weight not brand).

excellent on this, too - i just changed mine as well, early last week - i used motul 300 75w90. pleasantly surprised by less diff whine (remember i have poly diff bushings)!

[ELCID86]

I sometimes wish for a larger one as this one won't usually break the wheel nuts free.

And how's the diff working out up there in the great white north?


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[slater]

I sometimes wish for a larger one as this one won't usually break the wheel nuts free.

And how's the diff working out up there in the great white north?

what kind of impact gun do you have? this compressor should be powerful enough, it just doesn't have a lot of air capacity. my impact gun is rated for 500lb/ft i think.

the diff is doing well so far... granted, we've only had snow for 6 days so far, but have had it in some deeper stuff, slush, etc. DSC kicks in a lot less on take-off which is really the main area these cars aren't good in the snow. i also want to mash the gas a lot more, so perhaps now isn't the best time to give a solid opinion. ;)

[ELCID86]

what kind of impact gun do you have? this compressor should be powerful enough, it just doesn't have a lot of air capacity. my impact gun is rated for 500lb/ft i think.


Harbor Freight...



the diff is doing well so far... granted, we've only had snow for 6 days so far, but have had it in some deeper stuff, slush, etc. DSC kicks in a lot less on take-off which is really the main area these cars aren't good in the snow. i also want to mash the gas a lot more, so perhaps now isn't the best time to give a solid opinion. ;)

LOL. Gotcha.


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[Whammy]

After seeing Tim Ng's post on FB, I want a VF supercharger.... :(

[cakM3]

After seeing Tim Ng's post on FB, I want a VF supercharger.... :(

Yeah, I saw that post. I have driven a boosted ZHP....even had that car at my garage for a weekend! Very addicting experience and I too have a supercharger on my list of things to do...


For now just driving my ///M satisfies the horsepower addiction ;)

[330i ZHP]

Installed oil cooler and made the hoses. Routed lines. Waiting on two 90° banjo fittings to finish the install to the oil filter housing.

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[Rovert]

Gawd it's clean in there. You can have chicken dinner served without plates and not be sick after.

[330i ZHP]

Installed remote trunk release mechanism and led trunk lighting.

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[330i ZHP]

It became too cold to start installing the door seals. Although, maybe if I had a tendency to dress for the weather, I wouldn't have been in shorts and a tee shirt

[Sockethead]

No heat in that garage?

[330i ZHP]

I was researching oil coolers. Based on size, volume and number of rows etc...the oem m3 cooler would only be useful in a sub 100hp application.

The oem m3 adds .38L of volume. Only has two rows and makes only one pass. It doesn't seem like a very effective heat exchanger. Max btu exchange would be 9,000-14,000 per hour.

I went with a Setrab 16x3x2. It has ten rows and makes multiple passes. Rated for 230-310hp. And exchanges 42,000-60,000btu per hour. Its capacity is just under and quart. Can't remember exact number right now.

[330i ZHP]

No heat in that garage?

Yes. But I didn't turn it on until too late. The cold set into my body

[3ZHP]

Great stuff guys!

[squashman702]

Replaced the fuel pump and seal with a Siemens/VDO unit. Luckily it died in a spot where I could leave the car for the weekend, ordered a new pump from Bavarian Auto Sport on Thursday night and had it today. Fuel filter is probably due as well.

[az3579]

Replaced the fuel pump and seal with a Siemens/VDO unit. Luckily it died in a spot where I could leave the car for the weekend, ordered a new pump from Bavarian Auto Sport on Thursday night and had it today. Fuel filter is probably due as well.

Lucky! I got lucky as well... it started sputtering right before a rest stop on I-95. Parked it in there, got a ride to bowling league, and replaced it with the new one I had in the trunk after league was done. :)

[Vas]

Mine died in the parking lot of my job as well

[Johnmadd]

Lucky! I got lucky as well... it started sputtering right before a rest stop on I-95. Parked it in there, got a ride to bowling league, and replaced it with the new one I had in the trunk after league was done. :)

I like bowling :)

[ELCID86]

I like bowling :)

Lol.

I removed my recently mounted winter wheels (Sunday) to remove the spacers I forgot to take off to prevent rubbing. :facepalm


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[pydaman]

In an effort to replace parts and remedy a vacuum leak somewhere, I decided to replace the intake boots, idle control valve and rebuild the DISA unit (German Auto Solutions). Also installed the AFE cold air intake stage 1 (which probably results in more noise in the higher RPM than any real performance gains). We'll see if my dreaded check engine light comes back on after I get the codes cleared out.

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[Sockethead]

Sounds like you're on the right track :)

[ELCID86]

Good work. I hope you squashed it. I have a smoke machine on order and may be lending it out once i find my small leak.

New headlight lenses on the to do list?
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[pydaman]

Good work. I hope you squashed it. I have a smoke machine on order and may be lending it out once i find my small leak.

New headlight lenses on the to do list?
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My headlights are pretty trashed. Shocks and a minor suspension rebuild are my next priority.

[Vas]

Nice job

[Whammy]

Well done pydaman!

[Rovert]

Gassed her all up, vacuumed, refreshed windshield with Aquapel, filled windscreen and headlight fluid with the orange RainX.

Ready for Alexandre to burn around Vancouver with. LOL

[Fenrir]

Hiiii. Long time no see lol. Ordered some new suspension parts, got a quote on a driver seat reupholster job, and finally decided on the new clutch. Now to give it a bath and clean it out as I haven't touched it since I moved last month.

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[Pip]

Replaced the thermostat housing o-ring and oil tube on the Range this morning before work. Both were seeping. Plan on hitting up the thermostat on the m3 this evening so I can get it back on the road.

[Jconlin16]

got a quote on a driver seat reupholster job

I need this done. If you don't mind me asking, was the quote pretty spendy?

[ZHP_Brandon]

Added the LED Trunk Lights I purchased off of a E46F member parting out his almost ZHP 330i, Had everything except bumpers & Style 135's ( and the VIN lol )

He even had M3 Seats for sale on Sedan Railings as I was gonna purchase them before the new year, but I opted out and spent my money on a New 15 Inch MacBook Pro for school, figured it was an investment in my own future since I'm in school for Graphic Design [emoji213].. But heres the turn out

Unfortunately I have the error lights on my dash [emoji30]..
I also bought a Euro LCM from him, he sent me only the face so it would be "Plug N Play" but I doubt that.. Considering just selling it for what I paid for, not sure as of yet as its pretty cool lol


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[NoVAphotog]

Added the LED Trunk Lights I purchased off of a E46F member parting out his almost ZHP 330i, Had everything except bumpers & Style 135's ( and the VIN lol )

He even had M3 Seats for sale on Sedan Railings as I was gonna purchase them before the new year, but I opted out and spent my money on a New 15 Inch MacBook Pro for school, figured it was an investment in my own future since I'm in school for Graphic Design [emoji213].. But heres the turn out

Unfortunately I have the error lights on my dash [emoji30]..
I also bought a Euro LCM from him, he sent me only the face so it would be "Plug N Play" but I doubt that.. Considering just selling it for what I paid for, not sure as of yet as its pretty cool lol


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That is the wrong faceplate I believe unless your car doesn't have auto-xenons...need one like this for it to be plug and play, depending on options:

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[ZHP_Brandon]

That is the wrong faceplate I believe unless your car doesn't have auto-xenons...

I realized that after doing some LCM research, my car does technically have the function on my Original LCM, but my headlights are depo and it works fine, so I'm considering just selling this one.

Thanks again for the plate filler! No more crappy zip ties to the Mesh Grille lol


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[quikryptonite]

New fuel filter and brake, tranny and diff fluid for 100K service. Right at 99,500 right now.

[ZHP_Brandon]

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Currently at my brothers house & he decided to take out his HPF Single Turbo M3, I told him my new LED tails add 50HP a light [emoji52][emoji52][emoji52][emoji52]


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[Fenrir]

I need this done. If you don't mind me asking, was the quote pretty spendy?
I was quoted around $300 but I'll be not be going back with alacantara for the driver seat. I've got something else in mind. And the shop here in town is top notch.

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[ELCID86]

Hiiii. Long time no see lol. Ordered some new suspension parts, got a quote on a driver seat reupholster job, and finally decided on the new clutch. Now to give it a bath and clean it out as I haven't touched it since I moved last month.

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PCS?


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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 e46fanatic

[Fenrir]

PCS?


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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 e46fanatic
PCS? Oh you meant actual Mil PCS lol. I don't know why, but I was trying to think of a car part that had that acronym haha. No I haven't PCS'd sadly. Just moved to a new and larger house. :)

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[stephenkirsh]

My headlights are pretty trashed. Shocks and a minor suspension rebuild are my next priority.

You can get a pair from khoalty for $80. Big improvement in visibility, aka safety. Well worth doing it ASAP.

[JupiterBMW]

Ordered this little guy today, getting ready to do an oil change on the X5... The M3 takes the same socket as the ZHP, so I'm all good there... :thumbsup

http://www.burgertuning.com/images/BMW_oil_filter_housing_wrench_billet.jpg

[ELCID86]

PCS? Oh you meant actual Mil PCS lol. I don't know why, but I was trying to think of a car part that had that acronym haha. No I haven't PCS'd sadly. Just moved to a new and larger house. :)

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Sorry. Yes that's what I meant. Gotcha.


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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 e46fanatic

[Fenrir]

Sorry. Yes that's what I meant. Gotcha.


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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 e46fanatic
Haha no worries.

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[Jconlin16]

I was quoted around $300 but I'll be not be going back with alacantara for the driver seat. I've got something else in mind. And the shop here in town is top notch.

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Gotcha. Thank you!

[Fenrir]

Gotcha. Thank you!
No problem :). I will say that most shops will give you a break on pricing if you have the seat or seats you want worked on already out of the vehicle. Less work for them and they can give you a better idea of what's needed during the initial inspection.



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[Jconlin16]

No problem :). I will say that most shops will give you a break on pricing if you have the seat or seats you want worked on already out of the vehicle. Less work for them and they can give you a better idea of what's needed during the initial inspection.



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Thanks! I figured I would bring the car to them for the estimate and then just the seat for the repair. Not exactly sure which route I'll go yet as far as repairing it though.

[az3579]

Unfortunately I have the error lights on my dash [emoji30]..

They're aftermarket... they require the resistor boxes to be plugged in. No resistor box = error lights.



I also bought a Euro LCM from him, he sent me only the face so it would be "Plug N Play" but I doubt that.. Considering just selling it for what I paid for, not sure as of yet as its pretty cool lol

Technically that's just a faceplate, not an LCM. It is plug and play, though you'll need coding to make the rear fog lights actually illuminate. If you install it as-is, pressing the rear fog button will do nothing but illuminate the indicator for it on the cluster. No rear fogs will actually be active until it's coded.

The one you have is for 1) non-RLS equipped cars (Rain Light Sensor), and 2) vehicles without autoleveling, both of which your car has now. You can still use it, but the leveling rollers will do nothing and you won't have Auto capability.

[bosszhp]

Picked her up from my Indy yesterday to find a dead battery (not the first time) after they replaced my VANOS seals and did the rattle kit. Went straight to Pep Boys and grabbed a Bosch 94R battery and popped that in. As for the seals, I definitely feel an increase in low-end torque and overall it's a lot smoother. Nothing crazy but I am still in the break in so will report back after that, haven't done any "spirited" driving as per Beisan's recommendations. One other thing I noticed is I can still hear a faint clatter which I had before the rattle kit was installed, it is less noticeable now but I'm thinking maybe it's not related to the VANOS. Seems to go away when I push the clutch in, is this the "ZHP rattle" I hear a lot of people refer to? Is it possible to incorrectly install the rattle kit? I talked to the tech who did it and he said it was his first time doing it and didn't see what the difference was with the rattle kit O.o

[Vas]

That would be it

[bosszhp]

That would be it

Are you referring to the "ZHP rattle" I mentioned when engaging and disengaging the clutch?

[slater]

Are you referring to the "ZHP rattle" I mentioned when engaging and disengaging the clutch?

does it go away when you depress the clutch? that's the lovely dual mass flywheel. mine does that. i think it has a broken damper on it.

[bosszhp]

does it go away when you depress the clutch? that's the lovely dual mass flywheel. mine does that. i think it has a broken damper on it.

When I hold the clutch in I can't hear it and most of the time when I depress the clutch after that it goes away and then comes back when I stop again. Seems to be less noticeable now with the VANOS rattle kit but it's still there. When I first got the car and started hearing that I read a lot about it and like you said everyone mentioned the lightweight flywheel as being the culprit or the bell housing which is different than non-ZHP cars, IIRC.

[Sockethead]

There are a bunch of YouTube videos showing the VANOS rattle.... maybe they would help you ID it

[Vas]

Are you referring to the "ZHP rattle" I mentioned when engaging and disengaging the clutch?

Yes

[das boots]

I get a rattle for a second when I start out the ZHP. The rattle really sounds like a lose tin plate or something. Might be a protective plate somewhere under the vehicle. Very temporary. Does not bug me.

[pydaman]

You can get a pair from khoalty for $80. Big improvement in visibility, aka safety. Well worth doing it ASAP.

Thanks for the referral. I'll contact once I'm ready.

[az3579]

The flywheel rattle you hear is very common. Don't worry about it until it's time to do a clutch.

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[jorbon]

Washed and waxed after an oil change. Rear bumper cover is newly painted too- after a kid rear ended me when I stopped for pedestrians in a crosswalk.

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[BMWCurves]

Washed and waxed after an oil change. Rear bumper cover is newly painted too- after a kid rear ended me when I stopped for pedestrians in a crosswalk.

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Ouch. But I must say it looks good right now!

[Vas]

Soo clean

[danewilson77]

Soo clean
So fresh

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[BADCLOWN]

Bassackwards

[BMWCurves]

Gave her a much needed bath:

http://i.imgur.com/XaosH4h.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/2SHwAMt.jpg


EDIT: Also finally installed my ZHP sticker:

http://i.imgur.com/Ns6MdyC.jpg

[330i ZHP]

Aeroquip -6AN fuel lines and regulator. Aluminum fuel rail

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[johnrando]

Also put this up on my project thread (but different pic). New billet dipstick and new OEM hood struts. The stick is for extra insurance while I changed them out.
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[330i ZHP]

Where did you get the dipstick? Did that place start making them for non-s54?

[330i ZHP]

Flow matched Bosch EV14 injectors 52lb/550cc and the Aeroquip lines all installed.

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[johnrando]

Yes, dipstick was from ECS Tuning. Too much money for one, but I wanted it anyway.

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[330i ZHP]

Just for a picture, I placed the plenum in place. Need to move the brake reservoir

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[JupiterBMW]

Its currently 5:30am, and 39* outside... I'm getting ready to wash both vehicles for today's Cars n Coffee... I know you Northeast folks have ZERO pity for me, but damn, this is our coldest morning of the year... I'm NOT looking forward to this!

[bosszhp]

Its currently 5:30am, and 39* outside... I'm getting ready to wash both vehicles for today's Cars n Coffee... I know you Northeast folks have ZERO pity for me, but damn, this is our coldest morning of the year... I'm NOT looking forward to this!

I narrowly avoided some rain yesterday morning after I washed the ZHP, no need to re-wash for me! I'm heading out for C&C already. ;).

[JupiterBMW]

I narrowly avoided some rain yesterday morning after I washed the ZHP, no need to re-wash for me! I'm heading out for C&C already. ;).

Sounds good, drive safe, see you soon... Not sure if you've met him yet, but Jon (poke08) is also driving down... He's got an Imola E46 M3 coupe, you might see him on the way!

[bosszhp]

Sounds good, drive safe, see you soon... Not sure if you've met him yet, but Jon (poke08) is also driving down... He's got an Imola E46 M3 coupe, you might see him on the way!

Yeah we were going to meet up and cruise down together but unfortunately he was in a fender bender last night (not in the M) so I think he's going to make it out later than me this morning.

[JupiterBMW]

Yeah we were going to meet up and cruise down together but unfortunately he was in a fender bender last night (not in the M) so I think he's going to make it out later than me this morning.

Oh no!! Ok, well geezus, drive safe!

[Vas]

Its currently 5:30am, and 39* outside... I'm getting ready to wash both vehicles for today's Cars n Coffee... I know you Northeast folks have ZERO pity for me, but damn, this is our coldest morning of the year... I'm NOT looking forward to this!
Use waterless wash. No need to freeze your hands off and could do it in your garage.

[johnrando]

Have fun. Hope Jon's car is ok.

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[330i ZHP]

Dug out the x5

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160125/e707b87eb486c675e7122b95ce918f0d.jpg

[slater]

Its currently 5:30am, and 39* outside... I'm getting ready to wash both vehicles for today's Cars n Coffee... I know you Northeast folks have ZERO pity for me, but damn, this is our coldest morning of the year... I'm NOT looking forward to this!

yep - zero pity. :)

it was -20ºC here yesterday morning.

[slater]

Dug out the x5

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160125/e707b87eb486c675e7122b95ce918f0d.jpg

at least it looks like it was a nice day to be outside. :)

i wonder how long it will be before it all melts there?

[JupiterBMW]

Use waterless wash. No need to freeze your hands off and could do it in your garage.
No worries, neither of them were actually that dirty... The X5 was in the garage and just needed a quick detail spray and wipe... The M3 was outside, covered in dew, so I used that to give it a quick wet wipe, and then wiped it again with detail spray and a dry microfiber... Both looked pretty good at the show...


Have fun. Hope Jon's car is ok.

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Yeah, I saw him, apparently his fender bender wasn't in the M3, so his car was fine...


yep - zero pity. :)

it was -20ºC here yesterday morning.
Damn dude, I don't know how you Northerners manage with that...

[JupiterBMW]

Dug out the x5

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160125/e707b87eb486c675e7122b95ce918f0d.jpg


I dug out our X5 this morning too... :shift

:rofl

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k166/jdinisio/IMG_1412.jpg (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/jdinisio/media/IMG_1412.jpg.html)

[anandoc]

Getting an oil change @ 166,000 Kms.

Also enjoying the view as we speak....

http://i.imgur.com/t0skkiX.png

[slater]

Damn dude, I don't know how you Northerners manage with that...

well, if you ever want to house swap for a week, let me know. :)

[fredo]

Joop, how did u manage to take both the X5 and M3 to cars & coffee ?

[BADCLOWN]

he tows the M3 with the M5.......duh

[bosszhp]

Joop, how did u manage to take both the X5 and M3 to cars & coffee ?

The perks of being married... :biggrin

[BADCLOWN]

The perks of being married... :biggrin



The ONLY perk to being married? Haha

[BimmerDude]

Finally installed my rear View camera:) (ignore the random screw wedged in there)
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[rguti153]

Finally installed my rear View camera:) (ignore the random screw wedged in there)
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Mann I need to install the one I have , just confused in the way it connects in the trunk

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[slater]

The ONLY perk to being married? Haha

not even close!



Finally installed my rear View camera:) (ignore the random screw wedged in there)
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wow, that looks awesome. i would really like to do this.

[bosszhp]

The ONLY perk to being married? Haha

I can think of another one, being able to buy a badass X5M for your wife to haul the kids around in! Although I'm not quite there yet, on the kids part that is. I have a lot more coupes to go through before I reach that stage, and even after that at least one year of a car seat in an M3, then maybe an SUV ;)

[JupiterBMW]

well, if you ever want to house swap for a week, let me know. :)
I doubt that'll ever happen, but just in case, you'll be the first one I call...


Joop, how did u manage to take both the X5 and M3 to cars & coffee ?
Well, you see, the C&C event is held at the outlet mall... I asked the wife to drive with me. She was forced into 2 hours of C&C as the event started at 9, but the outlets didn't open until 11. Of course, she didn't get home until 2pm, and the event was finished at 12... :shift


he tows the M3 with the M5.......duh
I don't think the X5 has the capacity to tow the M3... But that would look AWESOME...


The ONLY perk to being married? Haha
Oh there's others... ;)


I can think of another one, being able to buy a badass X5M for your wife to haul the kids around in! Although I'm not quite there yet, on the kids part that is. I have a lot more coupes to go through before I reach that stage, and even after that at least one year of a car seat in an M3, then maybe an SUV ;)
Hah... The X5 was what she wanted... We happened into an M because I wanted a toy. I did sell my ZHP, so the fun car was missing. In hindsight, some days I should've kept the ZHP...

[Sockethead]

Oh yea, the e70 will tow it... can tow 6000 lbs but not an M version... there is no place for a hitch with that fancy rear bumper... It's not really setup for towing anyway.... it's setup to be fast :)

[JupiterBMW]

Oh yea, the e70 will tow it... can tow 6000 lbs but not an M version... there is no place for a hitch with that fancy rear bumper... It's not really setup for towing anyway.... it's setup to be fast :)

I beg to differ!! Stu can chime in, but I know he has a hitch, and I've seen others with the hitch. Most have to cut the bumper for the receiver to be exposed, but Stu mounted his downward so the hitch receiver was hidden... And he does tow with it!!

[Rovert]

I've seen an X5M towing a 458. It looked so awesome!

[slater]

I've seen an X5M towing a 458. It looked so awesome!

pics? ;)

[330i ZHP]

I def use mine to tow. In fact one of the trailers is hooked up currently with the snow blower on it

[Rovert]

pics? ;)

I wouldn't want to give away where I store my most prized steeds now would I? [emoji15]

[Sockethead]

I beg to differ!! Stu can chime in, but I know he has a hitch, and I've seen others with the hitch. Most have to cut the bumper for the receiver to be exposed, but Stu mounted his downward so the hitch receiver was hidden... And he does tow with it!!


I def use mine to tow. In fact one of the trailers is hooked up currently with the snow blower on it

Really? damn it! We turned down a really good deal on one that was traded in at Kristen's dealership for that very reason... Now we have a boring MDX :mad

[ELCID86]

... Now we have a boring MDX :mad

LOL


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[330i ZHP]

Really? damn it! We turned down a really good deal on one that was traded in at Kristen's dealership for that very reason... Now we have a boring MDX :mad

You can either use the oem BMW unit - but you have to cut bumper. Or you can use an invisible hitch system like mine (European design) and when you remove the receiver..you can see anything

[330i ZHP]

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[danewilson77]

I doubt that'll ever happen, but just in case, you'll be the first one I call...


Well, you see, the C&C event is held at the outlet mall... I asked the wife to drive with me. She was forced into 2 hours of C&C as the event started at 9, but the outlets didn't open until 11. Of course, she didn't get home until 2pm, and the event was finished at 12... :shift


I don't think the X5 has the capacity to tow the M3... But that would look AWESOME...


Oh there's others... ;)


Hah... The X5 was what she wanted... We happened into an M because I wanted a toy. I did sell my ZHP, so the fun car was missing. In hindsight, some days I should've kept the ZHP...
So...Cars and Coffee costs you $400 when you take both cars. Check. Got it.

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[ecrabb]

So...Cars and Coffee costs you $400 when you take both cars. Check. Got it.

LOLs!

SC

[ecrabb]

Ordered for the wife's X3:
- Eccentric Shaft Actuator Seal
- Variable Timing Unit Gasket

Ordered for the ZHP:
- 20 lug bolts
- 4 center cap emblems
- 4 stick-on ///M emblems

Wheels get powder-coated and will wear brand new Michelin PSS's in Feb/Mar. Can't wait!

Ordered it all from AutohausAZ. It would be nice if one place would stock all OE parts. Every time I need 6 or 8 things, I can never get it all from one place. So, either I have to suck it up and wait a week because the east coast is the center of the auto parts universe, pay shipping twice (and wait a week), or order from someplace in the west and accept an OEM part or two. In this case, it was the VictorReinz version of the eccentric shaft actuator seal. It was less than half the price of the BMW part, and everything else was cheaper, so I went ahead with AutohausAZ. Hopefully the VR part is a good one. Planning to do the valve cover gasket in the next week or two.

Fun, fun!

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[BADCLOWN]

AutohausAZ is a great place, I have never had an issue ordering from them for the M52 E30 or either Of the ZHPs

[danewilson77]

AutohausAZ is a great place, I have never had an issue ordering from them for the M52 E30 or either Of the ZHPs
+1

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[ecrabb]

AutohausAZ is a great place, I have never had an issue ordering from them for the M52 E30 or either Of the ZHPs

Cool, thanks. I've ordered from them a couple of other times too and had no issue. I was more wondering about the VictorReinz gasket. I know everybody has their opinions on OE vs. OEM, but I do like getting stuff with the BMW logo on it whenever possible. The valve cover gasket set I already have is BMW, and so is the timing shaft gasket, so it's just the eccentric shaft gasket. Probably fine, but I hate that nagging sensation... Apparently, it's a pretty big job, so I certainly don't want to do it twice.

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[stephenkirsh]

So, either I have to suck it up and wait a week because the east coast is the center of the auto parts universe!


That shit drives me nuts, but I guess 2/3 of their customers are east of the Mississippi :/

[Sockethead]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160126/d5fa13337e1fe1a51fb7caebf96d3687.jpg

Haha! The little dude is headed for the driver's seat :)

[BADCLOWN]

I've gotten victor stuff before and didn't have any issues. But that's just my experience

[JupiterBMW]

So...Cars and Coffee costs you $400 when you take both cars. Check. Got it.

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Haha, just for gas. No, in all seriousness, the wife is a very thrifty shopper which is nice. I bet she spent less than $50 all morning. Could've been worse for sure.


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[330i ZHP]

Haha! The little dude is headed for the driver's seat :)

Actually, yes he was

[3ZHP]

Renewed my tags. I like how this works in Coffee Co, TN.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160128/024435085f51610ebd64602d8194a417.jpg


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[Vas]

Installed the bypass module for the passenger side occupancy mat.

[ecrabb]

Renewed my tags. I like how this works in Coffee Co, TN.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160128/024435085f51610ebd64602d8194a417.jpg

Looks awfully busy. Did you go back later?

:)

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[Sockethead]

Yea that's what I was going to say...
Ohio is identical but there would be about 150 people packed in there