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

[D1ESEL]

Damn, definitely a different route. What made you change your mind? I would think the S4 would be ideal for the snow up there.

Not saying I don't approve of your choice, the ZHP is just sooo good :thumbsup

Yeah. I plan on finding a slick top ZCP e46 M too.

We only get 3-8 bad days a year and on those days I always just leave so early for work it isn't a problem or I will just steal my GF's Tiguan :)

[slater]

Decided to keep the ZHP and sell my E36 M I just purchased along with the S4. Going to do an LSD in the ZHP and do some suspension work and get the F80.

The ZHP is just way too awesome

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/wsh/cto/5454904476.html

GLWS. i think it's a good decision, the ZHP is a much better 'all-rounder,' especially if you're downsizing your cars. LSD makes it that much better.

F80 M3 sounds like a good decision too. :)



Damn, definitely a different route. What made you change your mind? I would think the S4 would be ideal for the snow up there.

Not saying I don't approve of your choice, the ZHP is just sooo good :thumbsup

it is, and it's pretty good in the snow, too. :)

[ZacharyMikel]

Deleted my spoiler/polished the deck lid. Just need some time to stick the OEM lip on. It is already painted and ready to go!
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[san]

Decided to keep the ZHP and sell my E36 M I just purchased along with the S4. Going to do an LSD in the ZHP and do some suspension work and get the F80.

The ZHP is just way too awesome

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/wsh/cto/5454904476.html

GLWS, should sell quickly :thumbsup


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[terraphantm]

Finally soldered LEDs for the rear doors in the M3 cluster

http://s7.postimg.org/d2wpwrtm3/IMG_0840.jpg

Also changed some of the warmup LEDs to red and wrote some arduino code to set an appropriate redline for the M54... but I didn't install the module in the car yet

http://s2.postimg.org/x12zhsetl/Full_Size_Render.jpg

[ZacharyMikel]

Also changed some of the warmup LEDs to red and wrote some arduino code to set an appropriate redline for the M54... but I didn't install the module in the car yet


Woaaaah... Do you have a build thread for this? Sounds very interesting!



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[Rovert]

What's the rear door for? LOL Warning for leaving your back windows open?

[az3579]

What's the rear door for? LOL Warning for leaving your back windows open?

Well, it is a sedan, after all. lol

[terraphantm]

What's the rear door for? LOL Warning for leaving your back windows open?

Should have been more clear. I have a ZHP sedan and an M3, and I happened to have an extra M3 cluster sitting on my desk, so I threw that in the ZHP. And today I decided to add LEDs for the rear doors

[Rovert]

Oh damn. Nice catch mister. I'm driving around in an E92 6MT. Such a comfy ride compared to the crazy S54.

[az3579]

Had a bad misfire, so I took off the valve cover... cover... and checked the connections for the coil packs. ISTA was telling me it was cylinder 2. Sure enough, the connector was slightly loose, so I swapped the coil pack with cylinder 1 (just to be sure) and re-checked all of the connections for the ignition coils. Seems OK now, but time will tell. It did it intermittently for the past 2 weeks up till today.

[cakM3]

Should have been more clear. I have a ZHP sedan and an M3, and I happened to have an extra M3 cluster sitting on my desk, so I threw that in the ZHP. And today I decided to add LEDs for the rear doors

You never cease to amaze Mirza! :thumbsup

[BMWCurves]

Finally soldered LEDs for the rear doors in the M3 cluster

http://s7.postimg.org/d2wpwrtm3/IMG_0840.jpg

Also changed some of the warmup LEDs to red and wrote some arduino code to set an appropriate redline for the M54... but I didn't install the module in the car yet

http://s2.postimg.org/x12zhsetl/Full_Size_Render.jpg

Very cool, I do love the look of the M3 cluster. Is the oil temperature gauge still programmed for our instantaneous mpg gauge or have you somehow wired it for true oil temp?

[az3579]

Very cool, I do love the look of the M3 cluster. Is the oil temperature gauge still programmed for our instantaneous mpg gauge or have you somehow wired it for true oil temp?

I'm pretty sure the oil temp gauge just works, plug & play.

[terraphantm]

Very cool, I do love the look of the M3 cluster. Is the oil temperature gauge still programmed for our instantaneous mpg gauge or have you somehow wired it for true oil temp?

Oil temp gauge works without doing anything on 325s and 330s (323s and 328s are SOL). The only things that don't work are the warmup lights since our DMEs don't broadcast the message to trigger those.

[BMWCurves]

I'm pretty sure the oil temp gauge just works, plug & play.

Oil temp gauge works without doing anything on 325s and 330s (323s and 328s are SOL). The only things that don't work are the warmup lights since our DMEs don't broadcast the message to trigger those.

Cool, that's pretty nifty.

[jakksfor20]

Raised the 323ci up 1/4" all around. Impending tire replacement and alignment next week


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[slater]

Oil temp gauge works without doing anything on 325s and 330s (323s and 328s are SOL). The only things that don't work are the warmup lights since our DMEs don't broadcast the message to trigger those.

very cool on the oil temp gauge... i would be tempted to do this swap just for that!

bummer about the warmup lights, that would be cool!

[fw_fw]

Oil temp gauge works without doing anything on 325s and 330s (323s and 328s are SOL). The only things that don't work are the warmup lights since our DMEs don't broadcast the message to trigger those.

May be a stupid question: What about the mileage reading?? Does it show the mileage it had on the M3 or does it get the mileage from the ZHP's DME??

[terraphantm]

May be a stupid question: What about the mileage reading?? Does it show the mileage it had on the M3 or does it get the mileage from the ZHP's DME??

I reset the mileage on the cluster to 0 and coded my ZHP's VIN onto it. Then after I plugged it in, it pulled the correct mileage from the LCM

[danewilson77]

Finally soldered LEDs for the rear doors in the M3 cluster

http://s7.postimg.org/d2wpwrtm3/IMG_0840.jpg

Also changed some of the warmup LEDs to red and wrote some arduino code to set an appropriate redline for the M54... but I didn't install the module in the car yet

http://s2.postimg.org/x12zhsetl/Full_Size_Render.jpg
Amazing work my man.

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[BADCLOWN]

I'm still trying to find a suitable cluster so you can do this for my ZHP. Looks great, excellent work!

[Dr Dynamite]

Finally soldered LEDs for the rear doors in the M3 cluster

http://s7.postimg.org/d2wpwrtm3/IMG_0840.jpg

Also changed some of the warmup LEDs to red and wrote some arduino code to set an appropriate redline for the M54... but I didn't install the module in the car yet

http://s2.postimg.org/x12zhsetl/Full_Size_Render.jpg
That is awesome! !! Great work... how much did it cost $?

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[UdubBadger]

I had the M3 gauge faces on my zhp but not the warmup lights. It's a great mod though!


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[az3579]

I reset the mileage on the cluster to 0 and coded my ZHP's VIN onto it. Then after I plugged it in, it pulled the correct mileage from the LCM
I was under the impression that coding the cluster wasn't possible... Am I missing something?

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[cakM3]

I'm still trying to find a suitable cluster so you can do this for my ZHP. Looks great, excellent work!

I have a friend who parts wrecked ///Ms.... maybe he might have a few instrument clusters laying around in his shop Jacob.....:drevil



I was under the impression that coding the cluster wasn't possible... Am I missing something?

I'm sure Mirza has many tricks up his sleeve to make things like this happen! Man... I would be willing to "pay" him to get an ///M cluster set up like his for my ZHP :)

[Karl Lazlo]

I have a friend who parts wrecked ///Ms.... maybe he might have a few instrument clusters laying around in his shop Jacob.....:drevil

Reading my mind...



I'm sure Mirza has many tricks up his sleeve to make things like this happen! Man... I would be willing to "pay" him to get an ///M cluster set up like his for my ZHP :)

Add me to the list.

[Aeternalis]

Just finished replacing the CHMSL in the car. PO said it would only work when cold due to some soldering insufficiencies. It was working when he handed the car off to me, but I put a new one in just to be sure.

[AggieBlake]

I think it's about time I create a maintenance/mod thread for my car. But in the meantime, here's what I did last night and today - replaced diff bushings with AKG black, replaced rear shocks with Koni adjustable Sports, and replaced stock RSM's with Rogue units. All in all, a good time. Here's a few notes for anyone considering doing any of this.

Let's get the easy stuff out of the way first: shocks and RSM's are cake. Worst part is removing the trunk interior. Thankfully, that won't be needed in the future due to the RE RSM's - they can come out the bottom. Use a utility knife to score the RSM sound deadening material in the trunk. If you tear it, it'll disintegrate into countless pieces. With scoring, you can get a nice, clean break. Install is easy. Remember to tighten the rear shock lower mount when the car is back on the ground.

The differential bushings are hard work, and correct tools are essential. Make sure you have the star sockets for the driveshaft and the differential bushing puller/installer tools. I was fortunate to be able to borrow the puller/installer tools from a friend. The DIY's were generally helpful here. But I did save some time with a couple edits. First, you do not have to remove the axles or pull the whole differential. I removed the exhaust (I have a Corsa, so I can just remove the rear 2 sections), diff brace, driveshaft from the diff, 1 side of the sway bar from the suspension, and the 2 sway bar mounts to the subframe (just swing the bar out of the way - you don't have to remove it totally from the car). I then loosened the front 2 bolts and big rear bolt. I then got a hydraulic jack under it, took up the weight, removed those 3 bolts, and slowly lowered and pivoted the diff. The CV joints have plenty of play to allow you to get the diff low enough to use the bushing tools. Here's what my set up looked like under the car when the diff was down...

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Bushing removal went great, but was exhausting. It's a cramped space and even with the tools, you're expending a lot of energy. Installation of front bushes was easy. Rear bush... not so much. The sway bar flange is in the way when installing an AKG bushing (OEM would not have this issue - they press in from the opposite side). I thought I'd be clever and use the stock bushing tool. Installation went great, but when I tried to remove the tool, I saw the picture below.

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I had not thought through removal ahead of time. The 8-inch bolt was stuck between the installed bushing and the sway bar flange, and the bushing removal tool was useless to me b/c it was stuck in install mode (different flanges go on it for install vs removal). Expletives ensued. I spent 30 minutes trying to figure out what to do, then an hour slowly removing the new bushing with the stuck bolt and a ball joint separator I have. It was exhausting... but it worked, thank God. Lesson learned. NEVER install a bushing without thinking about how you'll remove the install tool when you're done. Live and learn!

Finally, here's the cracked rear bushing that inspired this repair. 98k miles on it.

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[oclvframe]

Got some parts in from Pelican Parts......Updated radiator, oil cooler hose, spacers and coolant for the e61 and plugs/VCG kit for the ZHP.

-r

[BMWCurves]

Definitely should set up a project/maintenance thread, Blake. Nice work. Rear diff bushings seem like a serious job, thankfully I won't have to tackle them for awhile.

[ELCID86]

Definitely should set up a project/maintenance thread, Blake. Nice work. Rear diff bushings seem like a serious job, thankfully I won't have to tackle them for awhile.

Plus one. Wow. Great job. The two front bushes defeated me but I did the main rear culprit. Glad you were able to get that bolt out!

As for me it was TSX (2008) day:
Car wash and Pinnacle Souverän spray wax, new wiper blades, tensioner pulley, belt and spark plugs. She's on the cusp of 100k mi and now she's ready!


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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

[AggieBlake]

Just took the new diff bushings for a test drive...and the driveline "clunk" on and off acceleration is finely gone!!!!!!!!! Feel like doing a dance. The AKG black bushings feel great. No increase in vibration, very direct power on/off feel, very slight increase in gear noise (can't hear it at all when on throttle, just when coasting). And the new Koni's in the rear are a welcome improvement. Those stock 97k mile shocks were shot.

[BMWCurves]

Just took the new diff bushings for a test drive...and the driveline "clunk" on and off acceleration is finely gone!!!!!!!!! Feel like doing a dance. The AKG black bushings feel great. No increase in vibration, very direct power on/off feel, very slight increase in gear noise (can't hear it at all when on throttle, just when coasting). And the new Koni's in the rear are a welcome improvement. Those stock 97k mile shocks were shot.

Nice to know all of the changes had positive improvement! I have intermittent clunk from the rear and I have yet to pinpoint the cause. My mechanic had some sound device hooked up and couldn't locate it on the diff bushings, so who knows. Were your shocks original? Mine were shot by 50k.

[Sockethead]

Good to know about the bushings, I hate the way the drivetrain feels squishy when shifting hard...

My clunk turned out to be the RSM

[Vas]

Cooling system on Sketchi.

[oldzilla]

Had to replace the Steering Rack, ball joints and all four tires. Full disclosure I just paid for the parts and labor.

[danewilson77]

JW77 brakes.

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[Johnmadd]

Liking the new plate.

[danewilson77]

Liking the new plate.
Thanks John.

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[BMWCurves]

Took her for a spirited drive. Felt great!

[NoVAphotog]

60 degrees today...got her washed. Started prepping at dads for suspension refresh, ofhg, front brake pad swap and fluid flush, etc. :)

Cleaned out garage at my new place finally as well. Nothing fancy but can store her out of the elements. Roommates agreed to put their keys in a bowl in case I need to move one of their cars to back out (single lane driveway). The things we do when their might as well be another person living with me in the shape of an imola red sedan ;)

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BEFORE:

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AFTER:

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[ELCID86]

Wow Dan nice work!


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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." - anonymous

[Vas]

60 degrees today...got her washed. Started prepping at dads for suspension refresh, ofhg, front brake pad swap and fluid flush, etc. :)

Cleaned out garage at my new place finally as well. Nothing fancy but can store her out of the elements. Roommates agreed to put their keys in a bowl in case I need to move one of their cars to back out (single lane driveway). The things we do when their might as well be another person living with me in the shape of an imola red sedan ;)

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BEFORE:

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AFTER:

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Any dead bodies found ?

[VAB5]

I got my ZHP about 15 months and 200 miles ago (111,000 miles on the car now). The thing that has bugged me the most has been the chipped/peeling soft-touch plastics on the interior. Over time they just look dreadful. So I bought some paint, a few new parts, and after a day's worth of effort I have what feels like a new car. Total was just over $325 for everything. Here's what I used:

- Krylon Black Satin for the black cube. No prep, just painted it in a couple of light coats. Looks perfect.

- SEM Color Coat 15013 Landau Black flexible coating for the shift surround. Scuffed off all the old soft coating with a kitchen scour pad, then 5 very light coats of the SEM. It's not quite as matte as I would have liked, but the finish turned out nice. I understand the SEM is quite durable.

- 2nd-hand new console and rear cover from a user on E46 Fanatics. It was new in box, and I paid for both pieces what I would have paid for just the console from a vendor.

- New radio carrier and storage tray from FCP Euro. Free shipping, and their prices are competitive. I decided not to skimp here, since even lightly used ones seem to have gouges and scuffs.

- New coin holder from Amazon.

- I bought a new cup holder when I got the car 15 months ago--the old one was just too disgusting.

- Alcantara shift and hand brake boots were in great shape, so I just cleaned them.

I didn't realize how worn everything was until I got it out of the car:

http://i.imgur.com/X5Y9KF6.jpg

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

http://i.imgur.com/611eSIk.jpg

And the finished product. Great results!

http://i.imgur.com/SzIm9TR.jpg

Next I'm going to work on the door armrests. I got the SEM paint chart, and I should be able to match the Hellbeige.

Thanks for looking!

Paul

[Ssparrow]

Spent the day yesterday detailing the zhp.

First clayed the entire car, then used chemical guys v34 and an orange pad, followed by chemical guys v38 and a blue pad. Then topped it off with a spray sealant I got from my detailersdomain.com mystery package. I'm EXTREMELY happy with the results. This is the first Time this car has looked this good before. Also the first time I've ever used any sort of sealant before. Forgive the crappy cellphone pictures. I'll try to get some good ones here soon.

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[johnrando]

Got it detailed. Shiny reflection. :)

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[cakM3]

This morning I started working on my ///M and swapped out my bad subwoofer amp for my new one.

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Then sorted out my stereo wiring and got access to my inline fuses to have them reinstalled to power my subwoofer amp when I reconnect my battery.

I also reinstalled my cleaned alcantara steering wheel. Next is a good wipe down of my ///M then a quick spin ;)

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Looks awesome John!! :thumbsup


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[danewilson77]

Got it detailed. Shiny reflection. :)

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So perfect.

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[Vas]

Spent the day yesterday detailing the zhp.

First clayed the entire car, then used chemical guys v34 and an orange pad, followed by chemical guys v38 and a blue pad. Then topped it off with a spray sealant I got from my detailersdomain.com mystery package. I'm EXTREMELY happy with the results. This is the first Time this car has looked this good before. Also the first time I've ever used any sort of sealant before. Forgive the crappy cellphone pictures. I'll try to get some good ones here soon.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160221/077b9d3e64dd8902b702be300780fe2f.jpg

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Nanolex makes really nice products. Check out their car was shampoo. Highly recommend it

[johnrando]

Glad you got that sorted Charlie. And, thanks Charlie, Dane; I'm very happy with how it came out.

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[ELCID86]

Nice work guys.


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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." - anonymous

[BMWCurves]

Wow, everyone went to work today it seems.

@VAB5, any pictures of the before and after of the cube trim?

[Ssparrow]

Nanolex makes really nice products. Check out their car was shampoo. Highly recommend it

I'll definitely check that out. I need to order some detailing stuff anyways! Thanks!

[Vas]

I'll definitely check that out. I need to order some detailing stuff anyways! Thanks!
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[VAB5]

Wow, everyone went to work today it seems.

@VAB5, any pictures of the before and after of the cube trim?

Yes! Found one. This is a few months back, after I experimented with Plasti Dip on the shift plate. It ended up getting nicked pretty fast, and I re-did it yesterday with the SEM Color Coat. But this shot shows the black cube trim wear pretty well, along with the nasty ash tray and sunglass bin and shift knob with the previous owner's gunk on it. That got a good clean as well.

Before:

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

After:

http://i.imgur.com/SzIm9TR.jpg

[az3579]

Drove up to Charlie's place and he assisted with disassembling my driver's side headlight. The goal: replace the stepper motor.
Unfortunately, RealOEM gave me bunk information. The part number it says my VIN should have for a stepper motor is incorrect on the site, so unfortunately I had ordered that part number and found the part received to be different than the part that came out of my headlight. I was annoyed that I spent that money on a part thinking it was the correct part number.

Luckily Charlie had spare parts (as usual) and took one of the steppers out of his spare headlight assembly and ended up installing that instead. Hopefully it works out - we'll find out tonight.

[stephenkirsh]

Yes! Found one. This is a few months back, after I experimented with Plasti Dip on the shift plate. It ended up getting nicked pretty fast, and I re-did it yesterday with the SEM Color Coat. But this shot shows the black cube trim wear pretty well, along with the nasty ash tray and sunglass bin and shift knob with the previous owner's gunk on it. That got a good clean as well.

Before:

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

After:

http://i.imgur.com/SzIm9TR.jpg

Hey you got the same interior color + auto as me. Haven't seen very many of those.

[ELCID86]

Drove up to Charlie's place and he assisted with disassembling my driver's side headlight. The goal: replace the stepper motor.
Unfortunately, RealOEM gave me bunk information. The part number it says my VIN should have for a stepper motor is incorrect on the site, so unfortunately I had ordered that part number and found the part received to be different than the part that came out of my headlight. I was annoyed that I spent that money on a part thinking it was the correct part number.

Luckily Charlie had spare parts (as usual) and took one of the steppers out of his spare headlight assembly and ended up installing that instead. Hopefully it works out - we'll find out tonight.

Nice assist Charlie. That had to be frustrating. I hate it when a company doesn't give the right info (or parts).


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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." - anonymous

[fw_fw]

Yes! Found one. This is a few months back, after I experimented with Plasti Dip on the shift plate. It ended up getting nicked pretty fast, and I re-did it yesterday with the SEM Color Coat. But this shot shows the black cube trim wear pretty well, along with the nasty ash tray and sunglass bin and shift knob with the previous owner's gunk on it. That got a good clean as well.


Looks great....I've got to do the black cube trim on my driver's armrest as it's scratched to heck and back: what model/paint code SEM paint did you use??

[fw_fw]

Spent the afternoon touching up a bunch of rock chips on the hood and front fenders with some Dr. ColorChip...always amazing how great that stuff works!

[BMWCurves]

Yes! Found one. This is a few months back, after I experimented with Plasti Dip on the shift plate. It ended up getting nicked pretty fast, and I re-did it yesterday with the SEM Color Coat. But this shot shows the black cube trim wear pretty well, along with the nasty ash tray and sunglass bin and shift knob with the previous owner's gunk on it. That got a good clean as well.

Before:

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

After:

http://i.imgur.com/SzIm9TR.jpg

The console trim around the shifter looks great before/after! What was the paint/coat you used for it? I might try it on my console and driver's side arm rest trim since they both have a few scuffs.

[VAB5]

Looks great....I've got to do the black cube trim on my driver's armrest as it's scratched to heck and back: what model/paint code SEM paint did you use??

I used Krylon Black Satin for the black cube, not SEM. I just cleaned it with a damp cloth first, then laid down a couple of thin coats. It really brought out the detail, and is spot on for the original color and sheen. I did the rear armrests and all the dash trim a while back, and plan to do the fronts soon.

[rguti153]

Spent the afternoon touching up a bunch of rock chips on the hood and front fenders with some Dr. ColorChip...always amazing how great that stuff works!
I always wonder if it really works ,

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[wstr75]

Is this the Krylon product you used?
http://www.amazon.com/Krylon-2421-Fusion-Spray-Paint/dp/B000C0158E

[egiles14]

Paul, that looks great! I've been using SEM Color Coat in Medium Gray for repainting interior pieces and it works very well. I've even used it for quick touch-ups on the leather with great results.

[egiles14]

Yesterday was E46 headliner day for me and my good friend that owns the body shop. He has a good bit of experience with headliners, so his experience was much appreciated. The '01 325i he is 'purchasing' from me and my ZHP both had drooping headliners, along with all of the pillar pieces having fabric issues. When I had owned the '01 325i, I had purchased brand new A and C pillar trim. These didn't even make it 3 years until they started peeling again. No way was I going to waste money on the ridiculously overpriced pieces from the dealer again, so luckily my friend found the material for our headliners from a local fabric store that is almost an exact match in thickness to the original material, and the look of the texture is the same. It was also on sale for only $9 a yard, so we got 3 yards each for both of our cars.

The adhesive used was DAP Contact Cement that came in a gallon container. We applied it using a cheap suction paint gun. We removed the old glue using red Scotch wool pads. It came off with relative ease. Now we did not remove every single ounce of the old glue, but from my friend's experience he promised that it wouldn't come down for quite a long time. We shall see. Here are a few pictures from yesterday.

Both cars after pulling the headliners and sunroof panels. My car needed the sunshade fix, so this was done with all new parts during re-assembly.
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Just a shot of the roof without the headliner.
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Headliner material applied and ready to re-install back into the car.
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I am very happy with the result. Even with his experience, it took quite a while to complete both cars. We started at around 3:30 yesterday afternoon, and finished at 2:30am. It is a good bit of labor, but you can't beat having a new headliner and pillar pieces for $30 in material and $15 in contact cement.

As mentioned previously, this headliner material we found isn't nearly as thick as what you usually find, but it is still just a tiny amount thicker than the original material. It doesn't present any problems and everything still fits very well. I will try to update with pictures of it installed later.

[ELCID86]

Is this the Krylon product you used?
http://www.amazon.com/Krylon-2421-Fusion-Spray-Paint/dp/B000C0158E

This is what I use on the black cube trim.

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[VAB5]

Is this the Krylon product you used?
http://www.amazon.com/Krylon-2421-Fusion-Spray-Paint/dp/B000C0158E

I used this:

http://i.imgur.com/nFvVeo9.jpg

[VAB5]

The console trim around the shifter looks great before/after! What was the paint/coat you used for it? I might try it on my console and driver's side arm rest trim since they both have a few scuffs.

The tan part or the black part?

[cakM3]

Nice assist Charlie. That had to be frustrating. I hate it when a company doesn't give the right info (or parts).

Thanks Shawn! I'm just glad to help a good friend out today :thumbsup

Turns out the stepper motor inside BP's headlight assembly was the bad part. While working on his headlight assembly BP discovered exposed wiring inside so I used liquid electrical tape to seal the exposed wiring then we put everything back together. BP told me his headlights were perfect on his drive back home :)

[johnrando]

Nice assist Charlie. Good work all


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[Rovert]

Gave her a clean!!
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Then helped clean this beast:
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And went to pick this up!
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[VAB5]

Paul, that looks great! I've been using SEM Color Coat in Medium Gray for repainting interior pieces and it works very well. I've even used it for quick touch-ups on the leather with great results.

Thanks, Eric. It seems like the SEM would be pretty durable, since you and others have used it on leather. How durable is it on the trim pieces?

[egiles14]

Thanks, Eric. It seems like the SEM would be pretty durable, since you and others have used it on leather. How durable is it on the trim pieces?

It's only been a couple of weeks, but so far so good. I think I have some SEM black somewhere, so I will be painting my automatic shifter plate and the lower trim piece on the steering wheel.

[BimmerDude]

Replaced all 6 injectors.... fun stuff.

[Aeternalis]

Ordered a complete set of front & rear suspension parts including Z4M FCABs yesterday. Koni FSD struts and shocks. Can't wait to feel the difference.

By the way, FCPEuro has some awesome $x off $x purchase coupon codes right now. I got $100 off on my order, and probably saved a couple hundred more dollars getting everything from them instead of Turner. Good stuff.

[Vas]

It's only been a couple of weeks, but so far so good. I think I have some SEM black somewhere, so I will be painting my automatic shifter plate and the lower trim piece on the steering wheel.

SEM Trim Black is a great product to use.

[BMWCurves]

Ordered a complete set of front & rear suspension parts including Z4M FCABs yesterday. Koni FSD struts and shocks. Can't wait to feel the difference.

By the way, FCPEuro has some awesome $x off $x purchase coupon codes right now. I got $100 off on my order, and probably saved a couple hundred more dollars getting everything from them instead of Turner. Good stuff.

Post it over in the deal thread here: http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?647-The-Deal-Thread-Save-Money/page63&highlight=deal+thread

[WOLFN8TR]

Gave her a clean!!

And went to pick this up!
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Nice Trevor! [emoji106][emoji106]

[Vas]

Post it over in the deal thread here: http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?647-The-Deal-Thread-Save-Money/page63&highlight=deal+thread

If only fcp carried the Koni Yellow

[Sockethead]

Ordered a complete set of front & rear suspension parts including Z4M FCABs yesterday. Koni FSD struts and shocks. Can't wait to feel the difference.

By the way, FCPEuro has some awesome $x off $x purchase coupon codes right now. I got $100 off on my order, and probably saved a couple hundred more dollars getting everything from them instead of Turner. Good stuff.
If you haven't already, get the reinforcement plates for the shock towers. They are around $20 and just sit on top of the shock mount. Cheap insurance to avoid cracked and mushroomed shock towers

[Rovert]

Do you recommend those bottom rear spring perch reinforcements or is that totally not critical for the street?

[stephenkirsh]

Ordered a complete set of front & rear suspension parts including Z4M FCABs yesterday. Koni FSD struts and shocks. Can't wait to feel the difference.

By the way, FCPEuro has some awesome $x off $x purchase coupon codes right now. I got $100 off on my order, and probably saved a couple hundred more dollars getting everything from them instead of Turner. Good stuff.

My dad is looking to make an order. What coupon codes did you use?

Edit
Found them in the deal thread.

[Aeternalis]

If you haven't already, get the reinforcement plates for the shock towers. They are around $20 and just sit on top of the shock mount. Cheap insurance to avoid cracked and mushroomed shock towers
These plates were indeed on my shopping list. :)

[terraphantm]

Dropped off my new trunk handle at the dealer to get painted. Also installed the BMW Perfromance SSK in my ZHP. Honestly it's how the car should have come from the factory.

Will probably change the ebrake shoes tomorrow.

[Vas]

Dropped off my new trunk handle at the dealer to get painted. Also installed the BMW Perfromance SSK in my ZHP. Honestly it's how the car should have come from the factory.

Will probably change the ebrake shoes tomorrow.
The bmw performance ssk is really nice

[Jconlin16]

Also installed the BMW Perfromance SSK in my ZHP. Honestly it's how the car should have come from the factory.

Happy to hear this, I just bought one!

[Rovert]

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Had my ceramic coating decontaminated and a reload of silica onto the ceramic. Took 20 minutes and my car is still feels like glass after 10 months of regular car washes and 10,000 miles. It's amazing that not even road contaminants like tar can adhere to ceramic.

[oclvframe]

Had my ceramic coating decontaminated and a reload of silica onto the ceramic. Took 20 minutes and my car is still feels like glass after 10 months of regular car washes and 10,000 miles. It's amazing that not even road contaminants like tar can adhere to ceramic.

Looks like y'all have some nice weather going up there right now....it's done nothing but rain in Georgia for the last two and a half days.

-r

[Karl Lazlo]

New center caps arrived today for my BBS CH that got mounted today and had the upper strut mounts replaced on my '03 ZSP. It snowed and the PSS are not fun in the white, so it stayed at the shop overnight. It's parked next to my M3 for the first time. I hope they get along.

[oclvframe]

Speaking of rain....chose to not go on a mountain bike ride on Sunday and work on my zhp instead. Over the last few months, the valve cover has been leaking more and more and of course, it drips right onto the exhaust manifold and thus lets off that awesome burning oil smell. My wife has not been happy smelling like burnt oil everywhere she goes....so Sunday turned out to be the best day for it.

Plugs looked good for 68Kmi
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In the culprit corner, the gasket was so brittle it cracked while removing it....
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Overall, pretty pleased with how clean the top end looks.
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I replaced the plugs with NGKs and went for a run up the highway and back with the wife to get the oil nice and hot then changed the oil and filter.....would've washed it but I knew it was just going to rain so I didn't.

-r

[Vas]

Thumbs up

[Dr Dynamite]

Speaking of rain....chose to not go on a mountain bike ride on Sunday and work on my zhp instead. Over the last few months, the valve cover has been leaking more and more and of course, it drips right onto the exhaust manifold and thus lets off that awesome burning oil smell. My wife has not been happy smelling like burnt oil everywhere she goes....so Sunday turned out to be the best day for it.

Plugs looked good for 68Kmi
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In the culprit corner, the gasket was so brittle it cracked while removing it....
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Overall, pretty pleased with how clean the top end looks.
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I replaced the plugs with NGKs and went for a run up the highway and back with the wife to get the oil nice and hot then changed the oil and filter.....would've washed it but I knew it was just going to rain so I didn't.

-r
Nice! Is that the best time to change the oil? When it's nice n hot

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[BADCLOWN]

tends to drain better, yes

[D1ESEL]

New plate and bracket behind it

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1460/25243482685_27987f6b98_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/EsFrW6)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/EsFrW6) by Chris (https://www.flickr.com/photos/mnboarder/), on Flickr

Bonus picture with the M3

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1596/25114515066_daf6b2fac0_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Eghsms)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Eghsms) by Chris (https://www.flickr.com/photos/mnboarder/), on Flickr

[jhemmer01]

I cleaned and conditioned the seats this afternoon. It's funny how you think they're clean...and then you look closely. I'm going to need to do this one or two more times this summer to really get them clean.
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[fw_fw]

Took her to the county tag office to get her titled and registered. Went fairly smooth, AL is finicky when it comes to out of state cars & paperwork, and me buying a California car had me worried. Did get a great plate ordered:

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Also ordered cooling system overhaul parts and pulley/belt kit today as well for some needed mechanical work, as well as some gloss black grilles and some cocomats.

[jhemmer01]

Took her to the county tag office to get her titled and registered. Went fairly smooth, AL is finicky when it comes to out of state cars & paperwork, and me buying a California car had me worried. Did get a great plate ordered:

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Also ordered cooling system overhaul parts and pulley/belt kit today as well for some needed mechanical work, as well as some gloss black grilles and some cocomats.

Congrats on your purchase!


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[fw_fw]

Congrats on your purchase!


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Thanks!!

[BMWCurves]

Nice tag!

[fw_fw]

Nice tag!

Thanks....I wanted just plain "ZHP" but it was already taken. 3rd choice was ZHPWR, 4th ZZHHPP, which were both available as well.

[oclvframe]

I cleaned and conditioned the seats this afternoon. It's funny how you think they're clean...and then you look closely. I'm going to need to do this one or two more times this summer to really get them clean.
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Dang...great looking interior....I have the same but my driver's seat side bolster is worn to shit from the PO.

-r

[jhemmer01]

Dang...great looking interior....I have the same but my driver's seat side bolster is worn to shit from the PO.

-r

Thanks. I appreciate it. I love the natural brown interior. If you ever feel the need, a good upholstery shop could dye or replace the bolster for you. But I'm sure I'm telling you something you already know. [emoji6]


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[Vas]

Check the coolant level on Sketchi and installed a G.A.S 1.2 bar coolant cap.

[KevinC]

Installed an Intravee II into the M5. SO happy with it so far! I posted impressions in a 2012 thread I revived last night.

[D1ESEL]

Bought her lots of parts!

[AggieBlake]

Sold her stable-mate. It was hard to let my '96 Miata go. She'd gotten me through some rough personal times. But with the kids starting school, she was parked all the time. Fortunately, I was able to sell her to a fellow Texas track enthusiast. She should be well cared for.

Now that the bank account / car fund is flush again... time to buy more parts for the ZHP and get her ready to be brilliant on track! And there should be plenty left over to start a go-kart build with my 6-yr-old twins. Time to get them in the garage!

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[slater]

Now that the bank account / car fund is flush again... time to buy more parts for the ZHP and get her ready to be brilliant on track! And there should be plenty left over to start a go-kart build with my 6-yr-old twins. Time to get them in the garage!

very cool! i am doing a go-kart build with my 8-year old son this spring/summer. well, it's going to be a bit of a riding mower/rat rod kind of thing. it will be cool.

[AggieBlake]

very cool! i am doing a go-kart build with my 8-year old son this spring/summer. well, it's going to be a bit of a riding mower/rat rod kind of thing. it will be cool.

Post pics when it comes together! I need ideas.

[slater]

Post pics when it comes together! I need ideas.

this is my inspiration:

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[AggieBlake]

Sweet!!!! Love it.

We have a bunch of land around here, and I have very safety-conscious in-laws :) So we're going with a full roll-caged build. I'm going to grab a friend's when his kids are done with it. Engine and chassis are decent, and it will give me a good starting place. I want to do a lot of upgrades, but need to learn to do basic welding first. Can't wait!

[theothersawyer]

Sold her stable-mate. It was hard to let my '96 Miata go. She'd gotten me through some rough personal times. But with the kids starting school, she was parked all the time. Fortunately, I was able to sell her to a fellow Texas track enthusiast. She should be well cared for.


NO!!!!!!!!!!! You WILL miss her and regret it! :(

[AggieBlake]

NO!!!!!!!!!!! You WILL miss her and regret it! :(

I will indeed miss her. But she won't be the last roadster I'll own. When my kids graduate from the "go-kart" build we have next on our plate, I'm hoping to try my hand at something like a Spec Miata build or perhaps a Time Trial car. But I want them to do it with me, and I want to start with something near stock so we can have the pride that comes from a full build.

[theothersawyer]

That'll be fun!

[BMWCurves]

Sold her stable-mate. It was hard to let my '96 Miata go. She'd gotten me through some rough personal times. But with the kids starting school, she was parked all the time. Fortunately, I was able to sell her to a fellow Texas track enthusiast. She should be well cared for.

Now that the bank account / car fund is flush again... time to buy more parts for the ZHP and get her ready to be brilliant on track! And there should be plenty left over to start a go-kart build with my 6-yr-old twins. Time to get them in the garage!

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That's tough, but probably wise if it just sits. As you say, you can take comfort in it going to an enthusiast! I'm going to be very sad when my father sells his '94 Miata, which he hopes to do by the end of the year.


I will indeed miss her. But she won't be the last roadster I'll own. When my kids graduate from the "go-kart" build we have next on our plate, I'm hoping to try my hand at something like a Spec Miata build or perhaps a Time Trial car. But I want them to do it with me, and I want to start with something near stock so we can have the pride that comes from a full build.

That'll be a very cool project with your kids!

[Sockethead]

Sometimes you just have to let it go. Seth let his 2 M3s go and we just had to let go of our X1 M-Sport because we don't need it.
They'll always be another car...

We're going to do a similar project with our kids when they are old enough... Golf carts ;)

[GotZHP]

Ordered new hardware for DISA valve, Idle control valve, and the bracket that attaches to ICV.

New DISA going on tomorrow w/ new intake boot, new air filter, and a freshly cleaned ICV.

I started a build thread if anyone is interested. Will being lots to my ZHP over the next handful of months

[FungShui]

Just finished reconditioned the driver's seat and steering wheel with leatherique. Still need to do the passenger and back seats.

[GotZHP]

Drove it after being apart all week. Still have vacuum leak and rev problems around 3,000 rpms. Ordering Vanos seals and picking up a new battery.

[cakM3]

I ordered a new set of headlight film today thanks to Gary's recommendation. I'm quite sure I will be very pleased with these :thumbsup

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1646/24913701439_1730d1b75b_b.jpg

[theothersawyer]

I'll be doing that as well! :) I may be able to get a discount since my friend is a detailer/installer of film! :)

[Vas]

I'll be doing that as well! :) I may be able to get a discount since my friend is a detailer/installer of film! :)

Have them coated instead of film. OptiCoat.

[theothersawyer]

I'll talk to him and see what he suggests! He is a member on here, but never gets on...

[Rovert]

A rigid hard coat is no substitute for a soft and flexible wrap. While a rigid coat is great for minimizing scuffs and oxidizing, XPEL wrap can ward off chunks taken out from high speed frontal debris. I do a lot of highway driving and my whole frontal area are in pristine condition which XPEL is supposed to last for 10 years. Plus any light scratch the XPEL receives will self heal within minutes back to its original glossy state.

[Vas]

Wrap like Xpel Ultimate is great for parts that are subject to flying objects like mirrors, hood, fenders etc. However for lenses a coating would be more ideal IMO

[Rovert]

The plastic lenses on our car are so hard and brittle. Highway crap sand blasts them to nowhere land. Lenses are pretty cheap considering the price of XPEL.

[Vas]

The plastic lenses on our car are so hard and brittle. Highway crap sand blasts them to nowhere land. Lenses are pretty cheap considering the price of XPEL.

Correct, that is why I went with a resin base product from opti-coat

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/new-car-care-products/61319-optimum-opti-lens-headlight-coating-what-you-should-know.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=147drKMselc

[Johnmadd]

Have them coated instead of film. OptiCoat.


A rigid hard coat is no substitute for a soft and flexible wrap. While a rigid coat is great for minimizing scuffs and oxidizing, XPEL wrap can ward off chunks taken out from high speed frontal debris. I do a lot of highway driving and my whole frontal area are in pristine condition which XPEL is supposed to last for 10 years. Plus any light scratch the XPEL receives will self heal within minutes back to its original glossy state.


Wrap like Xpel Ultimate is great for parts that are subject to flying objects like mirrors, hood, fenders etc. However for lenses a coating would be more ideal IMO


The plastic lenses on our car are so hard and brittle. Highway crap sand blasts them to nowhere land. Lenses are pretty cheap considering the price of XPEL.


Correct, that is why I went with a resin base product from opti-coat

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/new-car-care-products/61319-optimum-opti-lens-headlight-coating-what-you-should-know.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=147drKMselc

Loving tissue debat, help me make my mind up.

[Aeternalis]

Bought her lots of parts!
Me too. The next couple of weeks is going to be exciting.

[Vas]

Loving tissue debat, help me make my mind up.
I still got plenty left so I can coat your new lenses. That is if you are interested

[stephenkirsh]

I got laminx for like $37 for head lights, corners, fogs

[ZHP_Brandon]

I got laminx for like $37 for head lights, corners, fogs

Currently considering going this route for my headlight rebuild... Does Xpel truly yield benefits for the price?


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[das boots]

I got laminx for like $37 for head lights, corners, fogs

+1. Laminx. It works for me.

[BMWCurves]

Loving tissue debat, help me make my mind up.

I have a passing interest as well. Continue the debate!

As a complete aside, I am thoroughly enjoying your autocorrects.

[Scott ZHP]

So I'm a moron.

Bought the strut reinforcement plates and didn't really pay attention to the threads here. Got all excited to install them under my M3 strut tower brace and realized I need to sandwich them between the mount and the turret. I don't mind dropping the strut out, but I think I'll wait until it warms up enough to feel my fingers. Might as well combine that with the new FCABs sitting on my bench and while it's apart maybe control arms too.

Oh, and the front right wheel bearing is singing me the sound of it's people on left sweeping turns. Looks like that needs attention too. FAG or SKF, anyone got a preference?

[Vas]

I just did both front wheel bearings on my wife's car. Go only OE or fag nothing else.

[Scott ZHP]

I just did both front wheel bearings on my wife's car. Go only OE or fag nothing else.

Roger that. Did you do the bearing/hub assembly, or press the bearing out/in and reuse the hub?

[Vas]

Roger that. Did you do the bearing/hub assembly, or press the bearing out/in and reuse the hub?
The front is a complete assembly. Check out the project thread for Sketchi. I got pictures there

[Sockethead]

The front is a complete assembly. Check out the project thread for Sketchi. I got pictures there

here's the link: http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?14494-The-Story-of-SKETCHI-05-ZHP-Sedan/page67

[Vas]

here's the link: http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?14494-The-Story-of-SKETCHI-05-ZHP-Sedan/page67
Thanks

[Johnmadd]

I still got plenty left so I can coat your new lenses. That is if you are interested

Thanks for the offer Vas, I'll let you know.



As a complete aside, I am thoroughly enjoying your autocorrects.

:rofl

[cakM3]

Installed this today in my ZHP...

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160227/37f8a81e89a0a043d1d86e0a62130c3e.jpg


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[Johnmadd]

Nice Charlie!

[cakM3]

Nice Charlie!

Thanks John :)


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[BMWCurves]

Looks good :thumbsup

[fredo]

Got this bad boy. Small box, big fun (so they say).

24650

[Ssparrow]

Got this bad boy. Small box, big fun (so they say).

24650

Nice! Be sure to post a review once you've installed it!

Not today, but I installed my Coby wheel and boots yesterday! Can't get over how nice they look (and feel)

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160227/daee7061d1e90462dc43cbb3f58e0bdf.jpg

[Sockethead]

Got this bad boy. Small box, big fun (so they say).

24650

You're going to have a big smile on your face very soon...;)

[Aeternalis]

Gave her a much-needed bath.

http://imgur.com/a/vxDku/

[WOLFN8TR]

Got this bad boy. Small box, big fun (so they say).

24650

You will love it Fredo!

I almost snagged one on EBay. I forgot the auction was ending and it sold for $27 shipped!! [emoji15]

[fredo]

Thanks, guys ! $27 is a steal, sorry you missed it. I found mine on CL for $220. The guy sold his e46 and never installed the SB. When we met, he said: "oh, you have a ZHP ?" :thumbsup

[BADCLOWN]

220 is close to retail isn't it?

[fredo]

Retail is 290.

[BADCLOWN]

Jesus, that amazes me. That's too much brand new. Something like that should be in the $125-150 price range new.

[cakM3]

You're going to have a big smile on your face very soon...;)

+1

Fact! [emoji1360][emoji41]


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[BADCLOWN]

Le sigh, I have one sitting on the parts shelf as well. All I did for my ZHP today was think about it sitting in storage. Days like today I wish I had it out. Can't wait to get everything installed this spring

[theothersawyer]

Cleaned up the engine bay a bit, removed the washer fluid reservoir to clean it and blow out the lines (didn't work, pump is bad), and then cleaned up my steering wheel!

[theothersawyer]

I ordered a new set of headlight film today thanks to Gary's recommendation. I'm quite sure I will be very pleased with these :thumbsup



I got some Xpel film today for the headlights! Told my detailer friend that I got my new lenses and he told me he happened to have some film sitting around the house! Perfect!

[az3579]

Le sigh, I have one sitting on the parts shelf as well. All I did for my ZHP today was think about it sitting in storage. Days like today I wish I had it out. Can't wait to get everything installed this spring
You know, a car can be driven even when it's cold out..........

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[BADCLOWN]

You know, a car can be driven even when it's cold out..........

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Yes, this is true. But I have the luxury of a 4Runner for a daily driver/winter status. No sense in letting the ZHP see crappy weather. Especially since it's a (prior to me) 1 owner car and only seen half of one winter.

[ecrabb]

Not today, but I installed my Coby wheel and boots yesterday! Can't get over how nice they look (and feel)

Niiiiiiiice. That looks so good! I can't wait to do the same.

I keep going back and forth between grey, red, and blue for the center stripe. I have the same interior as you.

I was going to do it a few weeks ago, but thought, "BAH, it's still cold and snowy." Now the snow is mostly gone and it was in the 50s last week and I've driven the car like five times. Doh!

SC

[ELCID86]

So I'm a moron.

Bought the strut reinforcement plates and didn't really pay attention to the threads here. Got all excited to install them under my M3 strut tower brace and realized I need to sandwich them between the mount and the turret. I don't mind dropping the strut out, but I think I'll wait until it warms up enough to feel my fingers. Might as well combine that with the new FCABs sitting on my bench and while it's apart maybe control arms too.

Oh, and the front right wheel bearing is singing me the sound of it's people on left sweeping turns. Looks like that needs attention too. FAG or SKF, anyone got a preference?

And you have to disconnect the end links IOT have enough room to install the plates.


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[ecrabb]

Replaced the plastic insert in the hood cowling. I've had it sitting in the parts cabinet since list fall and just hadn't gotten around to it.

It's probably kind of wasteful because the old one is just a little grey, has some wax in it, and could probably be adequately cleaned up or painted, but it's the little things, and there nothing like a new piece.

SC

Side-by-side
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Before
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After
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[Ssparrow]

Niiiiiiiice. That looks so good! I can't wait to do the same.

I keep going back and forth between grey, red, and blue for the center stripe. I have the same interior as you.

I was going to do it a few weeks ago, but thought, "BAH, it's still cold and snowy." Now the snow is mostly gone and it was in the 50s last week and I've driven the car like five times. Doh!

SC

Time to bust that baby out! Pretty sure spring is upon us! Are you planing on DDing the zhp throughout the spring/summer?

I went back and forth between a blue and a grey stripe for a while and finally made myself choose on a color. I think either choice you make won't be a wrong one [emoji1360]

[ecrabb]

Time to bust that baby out! Pretty sure spring is upon us! Are you planing on DDing the zhp throughout the spring/summer?

I went back and forth between a blue and a grey stripe for a while and finally made myself choose on a color. I think either choice you make won't be a wrong one [emoji1360]

I won't daily drive it. For some reason, I hate the thought of just driving to work and back only to leave the car baking in the hot sun all day. I'll drive it on the weekends all the time, out to dinner, and probably a day or two a week at work when it isn't going to be 102.

My wife says red,and I like it, but I'm also thinking of blue and maybe painting the calipers blue at some point. Decisions.

I'm going to drive it to the BMWCCA meet at the Bohemian Sunday, then on the lake drive next Sunday, then I'm going to park the car in the garage, get the wheels and tires done, and while that's happening, send the wheel off to Coby. Also, while it's on stands, I plan to do the FCABs. Other than an alignment and oil change, it shouldn't need anything else all summer.

Once the car is in the garage on stands week after next, you can expect the weather to be extraordinarily beautiful. ;-)

You hitting any of the events?

SC

[Ssparrow]

I won't daily drive it. For some reason, I hate the thought of just driving to work and back only to leave the car baking in the hot sun all day. I'll drive it on the weekends all the time, out to dinner, and probably a day or two a week at work when it isn't going to be 102.

My wife says red,and I like it, but I'm also thinking of blue and maybe painting the calipers blue at some point. Decisions.

I'm going to drive it to the BMWCCA meet at the Bohemian Sunday, then on the lake drive next Sunday, then I'm going to park the car in the garage, get the wheels and tires done, and while that's happening, send the wheel off to Coby. Also, while it's on stands, I plan to do the FCABs. Other than an alignment and oil change, it shouldn't need anything else all summer.

Once the car is in the garage on stands week after next, you can expect the weather to be extraordinarily beautiful. ;-)

You hitting any of the events?

SC

I definitely feel ya on that! Some days I really hate leaving my car outside. I currently don't have garage access either so the zhp is outside almost 24/7.

My collection of parts waiting to be installed is starting to pile up so I'm really excited for warmer weather! I refuse to work on my car when its too cold to feel your fingers haha.

I'm going to try to go to scrapefest! Just because I have a few friends that'll be there. I work a pretty crappy work schedule sometimes so it's hard for me to get time off but that'll definitely be one I'll try to attend.

[Sockethead]

Been driving my car again after fixing the suspension. I haven't driven it since December. Man, I love this car again!

[danewilson77]

So I'm a moron.

Bought the strut reinforcement plates and didn't really pay attention to the threads here. Got all excited to install them under my M3 strut tower brace and realized I need to sandwich them between the mount and the turret. I don't mind dropping the strut out, but I think I'll wait until it warms up enough to feel my fingers. Might as well combine that with the new FCABs sitting on my bench and while it's apart maybe control arms too.

Oh, and the front right wheel bearing is singing me the sound of it's people on left sweeping turns. Looks like that needs attention too. FAG or SKF, anyone got a preference?
No morons here. Just guys who aren't skeered to learn.

:happyspidey

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[fw_fw]

Took the coupe to the dealer today to get the passenger airbag swapped under the recall. Once I got home I took apart the driver's side door panel to refinish the black cube trim that was all scratched up. A couple hours later and it's all looking good!

24667

Passenger side gets done tomorrow, and if I have enough time the C pillars get fixed!

[Scott ZHP]

here's the link: http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?14494-The-Story-of-SKETCHI-05-ZHP-Sedan/page67

Thanks; and Vas too.

[johnrando]

+1 Dane. And Fredo, so glad you got the Sprint Booster. Let us know how you like it.

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[ChristopherL]

Yesterday I spent some time with the new to me sedan, performed a baseline maintenance -

-Transmission Fluid - Redline D4
-Differential Fluid - Redline 75/90
-Brake Fluid Flush - ATE Typ200
-Power Steering Flush - Redline D4
-Engine Oil & Filter - Motul 5/30 & MANN
-Replaced heater blower motor
-Replaced cabin air filter - Corteco
-Replaced engine air filter - MANN
-Replaced upper radiator hose - OE
-Replaced Radiator - Behr
-Coolant "flush"/Drain refill - OE BMW & Distilled
-Replace spark plugs - Bosch
-Ordered a Soundplicity III

I still need to replace the driveshaft flex disc, install the Z4M front control arm bushings, rebuild the shift linkage (feels a bit sloppy), and a new differential rear carrier bushing.

I also discovered the tire shop the previous owner used to have the new Continental tires installed just before I purchased the car did not pay attention to the staggered wheels - so the 225's are mounted on the 8.5" width wheels, and the 255's are on the 8" wheels... I'll have one of my techs swap those next week. Then the car will get a complete detail, and by then the roads should be clean enough to actually register and start driving it.

[cakM3]

Took my ///M out and let her rip... between the sound of my S54 at WOT, the sheer acceleration of this beast and my restored car stereo sound.... it was bliss! Then I saw a police cruiser at my apartment complex and went over to the police officer and made a new friend :) It is always good to thank these guys and gals for what they do for our community :thumbsup

[rkneeshaw]

Getting closer to starting this little mini project on the ZHP:
http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k513/rkneeshaw/2003%20BMW%20330i%20ZHP/IMG_20160222_1812125.jpg (http://s1113.photobucket.com/user/rkneeshaw/media/2003%20BMW%20330i%20ZHP/IMG_20160222_1812125.jpg.html)

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http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k513/rkneeshaw/2003%20BMW%20330i%20ZHP/IMG_20160227_1509138.jpg (http://s1113.photobucket.com/user/rkneeshaw/media/2003%20BMW%20330i%20ZHP/IMG_20160227_1509138.jpg.html)

Going to drop it off for a bath in a solvent tank next, then I'll be ready to swap it in on the first nice spring day.


...Then I saw a police cruiser at my apartment complex and went over to the police officer and made a new friend :) It is always good to thank these guys and gals for what they do for our community :thumbsup

For sure!!

[BADCLOWN]

Took my ///M out and let her rip... between the sound of my S54 at WOT, the sheer acceleration of this beast and my restored car stereo sound.... it was bliss! Then I saw a police cruiser at my apartment complex and went over to the police officer and made a new friend :) It is always good to thank these guys and gals for what they do for our community :thumbsup




All of that sounds excellent (and we always appreciate hearing that too!)


What's the scoop on the valve cover above? I'm unfamiliar.......

[Whammy]

Last night, took the girlfriend out last night to dinner and met up with friends. Drove the ZHP and it felt good. The heated seats felt great on the way home! The girlfriend definitely appreciated them with her dress! :D

[terraphantm]

All of that sounds excellent (and we always appreciate hearing that too!)


What's the scoop on the valve cover above? I'm unfamiliar.......

That valve cover is the M56 (325 SULEV) valve cover. Metal instead of plastic so it should be more durable. It also has a PCV built in, allowing you to hopefully delete the failure prone PCV from the M54

[GotZHP]

Parked my ZHP for the week :(

OE expansion tank, leaking OFHG, Idle hunt, squeaky pulley + LA Traffic + 3-4 hour commute per day does not add up well.

Next weekend, Vanos and CCV. And a wash, since it will be covered in pollen and look dusty as Fuuu.

[BMWCurves]

Parked my ZHP for the week :(

OE expansion tank, leaking OFHG, Idle hunt, squeaky pulley + LA Traffic + 3-4 hour commute per day does not add up well.

Next weekend, Vanos and CCV. And a wash, since it will be covered in pollen and look dusty as Fuuu.

Probably smart to leave it. Hope all of that maintenance will lead you closer to resolving your issues.

As for me, I got my new APEX ARC-8 17x8.5" ET40 Hyper Black wheels from the group buy mounted with Continental ExtremeContact DW 245/40R17 tires. I think they look great (ignore the dirt)! Now to find some BMW hub caps...

http://i.imgur.com/hhhKnHD.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/TwqVW2s.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/XF6kSpl.jpg

[Johnmadd]

Looks great William!

[slater]

Getting closer to starting this little mini project on the ZHP:

http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k513/rkneeshaw/2003%20BMW%20330i%20ZHP/IMG_20160227_1501320.jpg (http://s1113.photobucket.com/user/rkneeshaw/media/2003%20BMW%20330i%20ZHP/IMG_20160227_1501320.jpg.html)

Going to drop it off for a bath in a solvent tank next, then I'll be ready to swap it in on the first nice spring day.

i'm VERY curious to see how this turns out!! is that an actual PCV? or a CCV?

look how clean the post-valve chamber is!

[Rovert]

24704

Had to take the left side fuel level/suction jet pump out to investigate why my car went dead with 70 miles left on the OBC. I tightened the main hose that clips to the bottom of the unit. The clip that is known to break is still here!!

Does anyone know exactly what the parameters of when fuel is sent from left to right to prevent fuel starvation?

I've been monitoring the secret OBC 6.1 to see how much fuel is on each side of the saddle fuel tank in real time.

[san]

Yesterday I spent some time with the new to me sedan, performed a baseline maintenance -

-Transmission Fluid - Redline D4
-Differential Fluid - Redline 75/90
-Brake Fluid Flush - ATE Typ200
-Power Steering Flush - Redline D4
-Engine Oil & Filter - Motul 5/30 & MANN
-Replaced heater blower motor
-Replaced cabin air filter - Corteco
-Replaced engine air filter - MANN
-Replaced upper radiator hose - OE
-Replaced Radiator - Behr
-Coolant "flush"/Drain refill - OE BMW & Distilled
-Replace spark plugs - Bosch
-Ordered a Soundplicity III

I still need to replace the driveshaft flex disc, install the Z4M front control arm bushings, rebuild the shift linkage (feels a bit sloppy), and a new differential rear carrier bushing.

I also discovered the tire shop the previous owner used to have the new Continental tires installed just before I purchased the car did not pay attention to the staggered wheels - so the 225's are mounted on the 8.5" width wheels, and the 255's are on the 8" wheels... I'll have one of my techs swap those next week. Then the car will get a complete detail, and by then the roads should be clean enough to actually register and start driving it.

That's a ton of work, good job!!


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[fredo]

That's a ton of work, good job!!


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+1. :thumbsup

[fw_fw]

- Refinished the passenger door armrest black cube trim (yesterday)
- Installed ECS Black Gloss front grills to replace the OE chrome that had numerous broken clips
- Used Carly for BMW to turn off all of the DRLs and activate the triple blink for short turn signal press

Next on the list:
- Oil change
- C Pillars fix
- Waiting for the rest of the parts for the cooling system refresh to be performed next week
- Full detail with paint correction

[ChristopherL]

That's a ton of work, good job!!

+1. :thumbsup

Thanks! :cheers



- Used Carly for BMW to turn off all of the DRLs and activate the triple blink for short turn signal press

Is this a programmable on all E46's? This is my biggest gripe with the E46 & E90's! Even my wifes 2010 Wolfsburg has one touch 3-blink!
Does anyone know if it can be done with an Autologic?

Thanks,
-Chris

[az3579]

Replaced the fog lights since one of them got destroyed.

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[cakM3]

Got a new dipstick for my ZHP today ;)

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[fw_fw]

Is this a programmable on all E46's? This is my biggest gripe with the E46 & E90's! Even my wifes 2010 Wolfsburg has one touch 3-blink!
Does anyone know if it can be done with an Autologic?

Thanks,
-Chris

Carly for BMW is very limited in terms of coding capabilities for the E46 compared to what it can do on the E9x or E8x platforms. If Carly can do it, I imagine most of the more powerful coding systems can do it as well for the E46. I had the triple blink on my e90 and have it now on my E84 (besides the E46).

[das boots]

Got a new dipstick for my ZHP today ;)

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Charlie...not a fan of S/S wire dipstick. I have the same and an OE item with my Nissan Frontier. They are very wobbly when pulling out or putting them in. I had to initially guide them into the tube and make sure that they remain straight in. Of course, that's just me and on my Frontier. ECS' might have a thicker wire stick????

[az3579]

Is this a programmable on all E46's? This is my biggest gripe with the E46 & E90's! Even my wifes 2010 Wolfsburg has one touch 3-blink!
Does anyone know if it can be done with an Autologic?



You need an LCM with software version 4.0 or higher to have this feature. Only late '05 and '06 coupes/verts had it from the factory, and even then it had to be coded.

The only way to get it is to by having a version that's 4.0 or higher, than code VIN and mileage to the LCM and code the triple blink to be enabled.
You can either buy a used one and code the VIN and mileage or maybe have it flashed by terra if he's still offering the service and IF your LCM meets the requirements.

[ELCID86]

Didn't Terraphantom come up with a way to flash older LCMs to the newer firmware?


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[cakM3]

Charlie...not a fan of S/S wire dipstick. I have the same and an OE item with my Nissan Frontier. They are very wobbly when pulling out or putting them in. I had to initially guide them into the tube and make sure that they remain straight in. Of course, that's just me and on my Frontier. ECS' might have a thicker wire stick????

Yes, I guided my wire dipstick when I insert it into the dipstick tube but then I do the same for my OE dipstick. I still get a good level so I'm not too bothered by the wobbliness of the wire... I like having a billet aluminum dip stick in my engine bay :)



Didn't Terraphantom come up with a way to flash older LCMs to the newer firmware?

terra has a way to do this but with s/w version 3.6. He put out a thread on this...

[danewilson77]

Yes, I guided my wire dipstick when I insert it into the dipstick tube but then I do the same for my OE dipstick. I still get a good level so I'm not too bothered by the wobbliness of the wire... I like having a billet aluminum dip stick in my engine bay :)




terra has a way to do this but with s/w version 3.6. He put out a thread on this...
How do level lines compare?

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[az3579]

Removed the driver's side fog light. When removing the damaged one and temporarily tucking away the wires, they must have gotten tangled up in something. When I tried to pull out the wire to plug in the replacement light, it had barely any slack in it. Out came the intake and headlight, only to find the wire tucked around something else, holding it up. All's well now.

I also lined up the clamp screw heads on the intake and the Stett boot so they're all facing the same angle upwards. :biggrin

[Sockethead]

I also lined up the clamp screw heads on the intake and the Stett boot so they're all facing the same angle upwards. :biggrin

PB=OCD? actually I do the same thing :shifty

[johnrando]

You need an LCM with software version 4.0 or higher to have this feature. Only late '05 and '06 coupes/verts had it from the factory, and even then it had to be coded.

The only way to get it is to by having a version that's 4.0 or higher, than code VIN and mileage to the LCM and code the triple blink to be enabled.
You can either buy a used one and code the VIN and mileage or maybe have it flashed by terra if he's still offering the service and IF your LCM meets the requirements.
Am I missing something? I though the question was about triple blink for the turn signal. I though that was a setting you could change with pa-soft.

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[cakM3]

Am I missing something? I though the question was about triple blink for the turn signal. I thought that was a setting you could change with pa-soft.

In order to get one touch - triple blink you need an LCM that has software 4.0 or 4.5

If you have an LCM with older software this feature is not available and you can't use PA Soft to activate this feature. BP made a thread on this[emoji1360] I think it is in the DIY section...


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[terraphantm]

Thanks! :cheers


Is this a programmable on all E46's? This is my biggest gripe with the E46 & E90's! Even my wifes 2010 Wolfsburg has one touch 3-blink!
Does anyone know if it can be done with an Autologic?

Thanks,
-Chris

Only 2006 E46s came with a new enough LCM to have the triple blink feature. 2004 and 2005 LCMs can be upgraded. 2003 and older LCMs would have to be replaced. If you're interested, let me know and maybe we can work something out

[330i ZHP]

stu, seriously - you are a machine. you need your own TV/YouTube show.

hope the tumor thing is benign. keep us updated.

All clear on the tumor. Knee surgery done a few weeks ago. Been healing great.

Thank you

[ELCID86]

All clear on the tumor. Knee surgery done a few weeks ago. Been healing great.

Thank you

Good news! I took my new knee skiing last week. Felt really good.


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[cakM3]

All clear on the tumor. Knee surgery done a few weeks ago. Been healing great.

Thank you

That's great news Stuart!! [emoji1360]


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[BMWCurves]

All clear on the tumor. Knee surgery done a few weeks ago. Been healing great.

Thank you

That's great news, must feel good!

[330i ZHP]

Yes. Glad it all went well. Even pushed it by going up and down a ladder today cleaning windows and gutters on our house. Someone has to do this stuff

[330i ZHP]

Finished making the engine management harness and installed it in the 02. Terminated/pinned all the wires. Ready to install them in the ecu.

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[das boots]

Finished making the engine management harness and installed it in the 02. Terminated/pinned all the wires. Ready to install them in the ecu.

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Stu...what weight/grade of oil are you using for the S14? Why?

[330i ZHP]

Break in oil in it. Haven't run it yet

[Sockethead]

Yes. Glad it all went well. Even pushed it by going up and down a ladder today cleaning windows and gutters on our house. Someone has to do this stuff

Sounds like me when I had mine done. I was in the same boat. If I don't do it, it won't get done.
Glad to hear that it went well. Keep working it and pushing it....

[das boots]

Break in oil in it. Haven't run it yet

What do you intend to use after break-in?

[fw_fw]

Installed a rolling code homelink module I got off of eBay today using the DIY from this site....nice!!!!

[Stewbie]

Installed a rolling code homelink module I got off of eBay today using the DIY from this site....nice!!!!
Best mod ever!

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[330i ZHP]

What do you intend to use after break-in?

Likely motul or Castroil Although I have historically used Mobil one in all my other cars.

But this engine is really high strung and all the internals are forged or titanium.

When new, BMW specified 15W-50 weight mineral oil in the S14. However, running a 15W-50 weight synthetic oil, or a thinner synthetic like a 10W-40 provides the same or better protection as the 15W-50 weight mineral oil in all cases, with none of the drawbacks.

Thinner oil flows easier, faster, and carries heat away from surfaces quicker with less work required from the oil pump, and less resistance on the crank. Thinner, high quality synthetic oil also flows better in the cooler weather along with equal to or better film strength than mineral oil of a higher viscosity meaning longer life of all lubricated components.

Oil is one of those products that everyone has a favorite. And it can be quite a point of contention between folks.

I will reconsider Amsoil and Redline as well.

[330i ZHP]

I love my homelinks

[das boots]

Likely motul or Castroil Although I have historically used Mobil one in all my other cars.

But this engine is really high strung and all the internals are forged or titanium.

When new, BMW specified 15W-50 weight mineral oil in the S14. However, running a 15W-50 weight synthetic oil, or a thinner synthetic like a 10W-40 provides the same or better protection as the 15W-50 weight mineral oil in all cases, with none of the drawbacks.

Thinner oil flows easier, faster, and carries heat away from surfaces quicker with less work required from the oil pump, and less resistance on the crank. Thinner, high quality synthetic oil also flows better in the cooler weather along with equal to or better film strength than mineral oil of a higher viscosity meaning longer life of all lubricated components.

Oil is one of those products that everyone has a favorite. And it can be quite a point of contention between folks.

I will reconsider Amsoil and Redline as well.

My S14 is presently being overhauled due to rod bearings knock....and then some more when we opened it up...Pandora came out.

But anyway, 3 local M3 S14 techs (all well known) plus Mike Miller highly recommend 20w50 conventional/mineral oil. Using synthetic was the cause of all the engine wear. 20w50 especially for SoCal weather. Synthetics for newer BMW engines.

"Initially, I agree that 5W-30 oil is too light for an S14 (and many other engines) unless you’re driving in Arctic temperatures.

As for synthetic vs. mineral oil, I don’t really care but it should be 20W-50 year-round in the San Diego climate. I use Kendall GT-1 20W-50 in engines built during the S14 era. Synthetic theoretically lasts longer but the S14 runs so rich I wouldn’t leave any oil in the engine past 5,000 miles.

Now, as for the engine wear, it could be the result of normal driving without enough oil viscosity, but it impresses me more as the result of racetrack driving and lots of it, probably with software that increases the redline, and possibly with detonation resulting from 11:1 compression pistons – they require racing fuel. Pump gas doesn’t have enough octane.

As for the Internet folks, you will get a different answer from everyone you ask about engine oil." - Mike Miller

[terraphantm]

Just installed an auto dimming / home link/ compass mirror in my ZHP. Fairly straightforward install, but a bit of a pain to fish the wires where they need to go. I used the official retrofit harness and tapped into the reverse signal block and got power from a switched connection in the fuse box (fuse 24). If your car doesn't have a ground already wired up, you can easily just tap into the grounding block over there.

My car for some reason had the BMW assist wiring despite not having BMW Assist (probably why I already had a ground connection). If you do this retrofit, make sure you remove pins 4, 5, 6, and 7 from the mirror connector, otherwise you can damage the new mirror.

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[Rovert]

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Gonna be fun tomorrow. [emoji50]

[Johnmadd]

:drool Trevor

[johnrando]

Nice werk Terra.

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[ecrabb]

Yeah, nice work on the mirror!

I really want to do this mod, but between the whole "remove these pins or you'll ruin the mirror" thing and the fact that I have a vert and verts need the vert mirror that I can't find, I just can't get myself moving on that project.

SC

[das boots]

Just installed an auto dimming / home link/ compass mirror in my ZHP. Fairly straightforward install, but a bit of a pain to fish the wires where they need to go. I used the official retrofit harness and tapped into the reverse signal block and got power from a switched connection in the fuse box (fuse 24). If your car doesn't have a ground already wired up, you can easily just tap into the grounding block over there.

My car for some reason had the BMW assist wiring despite not having BMW Assist (probably why I already had a ground connection). If you do this retrofit, make sure you remove pins 4, 5, 6, and 7 from the mirror connector, otherwise you can damage the new mirror.

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I should probably start shopping for one in the Autobahn junk yard. Are they E46 specific or are E39s able to fit?

[Rovert]

I have an E39 default auto dim square mirror in my car. I haven't sent my oval in for the leakage fix.

[terraphantm]

I should probably start shopping for one in the Autobahn junk yard. Are they E46 specific or are E39s able to fit?

The one I got was from an E90. I think BMW changed the mirror mount for the F-series BMWs, but otherwise pretty much everything is backwards and forwards compatible (just have to make sure you remove the BMW Assist pins in the case of the E46 since those pins serve other purposes on other BMWs)

[D1ESEL]

These showed up a few days ago. I have a few sets now.

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And I brought this home for a night. I am very very tempted to buy it to replace the S4 instead of an F80. The F80's are A. everywhere now B. Fast but don't have a raw feel C. I can get this car for a wicked good buy through the Audi dealer I sell at D. It's all wheel drive, comes with snows, only has 24k on it, is a 2013, brand new brakes and has been maintained immaculatly

So who knows what I will decide in the next few days on it. It was owned by a 67 year old lady who just fell in love with it and decided to lease it and now is leasing a TTS from me until the new RS5 comes out.

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[das boots]

The one I got was from an E90. I think BMW changed the mirror mount for the F-series BMWs, but otherwise pretty much everything is backwards and forwards compatible (just have to make sure you remove the BMW Assist pins in the case of the E46 since those pins serve other purposes on other BMWs)

Did the E46 ever come with this rear view mirror option? Or even the E39 for that matter?

[cakM3]

Scheduled upcoming ///M maintenance at my dealer this morning and got a few bottles of Wheel Cleaner for a friend of mine ;)

[terraphantm]

Did the E46 ever come with this rear view mirror option? Or even the E39 for that matter?

I don't think so, though BMW may sell it for the E46 and E39 now.

[das boots]

I don't think so, though BMW may sell it for the E46 and E39 now.

Thanks. Like I said....need to go shopping for a good used one from a E90. If they are available. By chance, where did you snag your mirrors?

[fw_fw]

Bye-bye curb marks......

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[terraphantm]

Thanks. Like I said....need to go shopping for a good used one from a E90. If they are available. By chance, where did you snag your mirrors?

I got mine off eBay

[BMWCurves]

These showed up a few days ago. I have a few sets now.

And I brought this home for a night. I am very very tempted to buy it to replace the S4 instead of an F80. The F80's are A. everywhere now B. Fast but don't have a raw feel C. I can get this car for a wicked good buy through the Audi dealer I sell at D. It's all wheel drive, comes with snows, only has 24k on it, is a 2013, brand new brakes and has been maintained immaculatly

So who knows what I will decide in the next few days on it. It was owned by a 67 year old lady who just fell in love with it and decided to lease it and now is leasing a TTS from me until the new RS5 comes out.

1. That old lady sounds awesome. I hope she's using that power's potential.
2. Is that an S5 or an RS5? I assume it's the former.
3. I think that would be a great acquisition for the reasons you mentioned. I have two family friends that have them and have very few bad things to say about them. I test drove one as a part of my local BMW dealership's test drive event to compare similar cars to the 435i X-Drive. I thought the S5 held it's own well against the competition, even though I preferred the 435i.

Let us know what you end up doing.


I got mine off eBay

+1

[slater]

And I brought this home for a night. I am very very tempted to buy it to replace the S4 instead of an F80. The F80's are A. everywhere now B. Fast but don't have a raw feel C. I can get this car for a wicked good buy through the Audi dealer I sell at D. It's all wheel drive, comes with snows, only has 24k on it, is a 2013, brand new brakes and has been maintained immaculatly

So who knows what I will decide in the next few days on it. It was owned by a 67 year old lady who just fell in love with it and decided to lease it and now is leasing a TTS from me until the new RS5 comes out.

wow, that's a tough call - the F80 M3 is pretty. prettier than an RS5, in my opinion - and the RS5 is a good looking machine! i can't imagine an audi feeling more raw than an M3.... however, i have heard the RS5 is a different beast (the S5 was a dud, apparently).

my dad has a 2007 RS4 cab (in glut orange - 1 of 1!), and it is the rawest audi i've ever driven (i've owned a lot of them). the steering, brakes, engine, NOISE - it's all there. the seats are not great, for me - otherwise i would actually consider getting one. they are awesome otherwise. how is the RS5 in comparison? i'm sure you've spent time behind the wheel of a B7 RS4.



2. Is that an S5 or an RS5? I assume it's the former.

that's an RS5. the boxed flares give it away. :cheers

[BMWCurves]

Right you are. I've wanted to drive and/or ride in the B7 RS4 for so long. I still lust after that car.

[slater]

Right you are. I've wanted to drive and/or ride in the B7 RS4 for so long. I still lust after that car.

yeah. in 6 years, i could import a LHD B7 RS4 Avant from europe, with the optional recaros (the ones that actually say 'recaro' on them - i think they're leather/alcantara mix) - now we're talking... :)

in 1 year i can start looking at importing a LHD euro E46 330i M Sport Touring... 6-speed of course. :) ideally we could go on a family vacation, and buy one while we're over there. :)

[san]

Installed gruppe m intake [emoji4]

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[Rovert]

Installing some KWV2s!!!

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[BMWCurves]

How do they ride, Trevor?

[Rovert]

I don't know yet. It's pouring out. LOL and I failed at taking my mushy RTABs out. Even broke the RTAB tool. [emoji24] So I'll have to fix that and align before I even test everything out.

The ride quality is firm but not as harsh as OEM. The shocks are taking up sharp bumps and smoothing them out.

[ELCID86]

Installing some KWV2s!!!


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[rkneeshaw]

i'm VERY curious to see how this turns out!! is that an actual PCV? or a CCV?

look how clean the post-valve chamber is!

Yeah it clearly did its job. That is technically a CCV and those chambers serve the oil-air-seperation function, although, I dont know the difference between a PCV and CCV :) I thought they were the same thing.

I've been using a oil catch can since the TS2 removed the stock CCV and oil seperator and just uses a "PCV" instead, which is actually the CCV off a 318i. Using the M56 valve cover with built in CCV and oil-air-seperator I can ditch the oil catch can and still prevent the goop from getting sucked in through the blower and intake.

[fw_fw]

Re-glued the covers of the rear C-Pillars yesterday afternoon, reinstalled this morning, came out great!!!

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[fredo]

Well done, Frank ! Looks great.

[fw_fw]

Well done, Frank ! Looks great.

Thanks! Looks even better right side up..... :thumbsup

[ELCID86]

Installed tranny mounts, bled brakes, swapped winter wheels for 135/PSSs. Took her on a spirited run out in the country. Tried the Koni fronts at 0, but it was too soft. Dialed them to 3/4 for now--better.
Old mounts were very soft and mailable.


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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." - anonymous

[Jconlin16]

Installed tranny mounts, bled brakes, swapped winter wheels for 135/PSSs. Took her on a spirited run out in the country. Tried the Koni fronts at 0, but it was too soft. Dialed them to 3/4 for now--better.
Old mounts were very soft and mailable.


Old and new mounts:

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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." - anonymous

Nice werk. Feel any difference in shifting?

[ELCID86]

Nice werk. Feel any difference in shifting?

I didn't get into first much, but it did seem to go in easier. I hope that keeps up.


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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." - anonymous

[Vas]

Nice job.

[egiles14]

I replaced the fuel filter earlier today with a new Mahle filter. I had a feeling that the filter I was going to replace was the original 12 yr old filter with 129k miles, and it was. Clearly could see the April 2004 date stamp on the filter. Surprisingly, very little 'gunk' came out of the old filter. I replaced the small vacuum line as it was falling apart, and used new BMW clamps.

I'll be replacing the hazard/lock switch in the center console in a few minutes. My tape repair on the original switch only lasted a week before the lock switch quit again.

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[ELCID86]

Nice job.

Thanks I also played around with the smoke machine I bought from Drummrxx. I may have detected a small leak down near the lower intake boot but it was hard to tell and I was too lazy to take it any farther apart. Maybe another day...


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[brettbimmer]

There's a water-cooled alternator in there somewhere...http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160305/c8bb857255453c1a0485828e0dafd96e.jpg

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