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

[fw_fw]

Repainted the silver trim on the rear deck H/K speaker grills.

Before:

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d110/fw_fw/06%20330ci%20ZHP%20Coupe/97713793-36AA-474C-AF5E-0D6313608668_zpsc1c6bzrn.jpg~original (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/fw_fw/media/06%20330ci%20ZHP%20Coupe/97713793-36AA-474C-AF5E-0D6313608668_zpsc1c6bzrn.jpg.html)

After:

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d110/fw_fw/06%20330ci%20ZHP%20Coupe/B2F8749F-810A-4DB7-A56F-750AAAB44B74_zpspj9c8vw1.jpg~original (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/fw_fw/media/06%20330ci%20ZHP%20Coupe/B2F8749F-810A-4DB7-A56F-750AAAB44B74_zpspj9c8vw1.jpg.html)

[cakM3]

Repainted the silver trim on the rear deck H/K speaker grills.

Before:

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After:

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Looks good! Still don't like grey though :p

[egiles14]

Repainted the silver trim on the rear deck H/K speaker grills.

Before:

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d110/fw_fw/06%20330ci%20ZHP%20Coupe/97713793-36AA-474C-AF5E-0D6313608668_zpsc1c6bzrn.jpg~original (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/fw_fw/media/06%20330ci%20ZHP%20Coupe/97713793-36AA-474C-AF5E-0D6313608668_zpsc1c6bzrn.jpg.html)

After:

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d110/fw_fw/06%20330ci%20ZHP%20Coupe/B2F8749F-810A-4DB7-A56F-750AAAB44B74_zpspj9c8vw1.jpg~original (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/fw_fw/media/06%20330ci%20ZHP%20Coupe/B2F8749F-810A-4DB7-A56F-750AAAB44B74_zpspj9c8vw1.jpg.html)
Looks great! I need to do the same to mine...what did you use as paint?

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[rguti153]

Need to get a fine point Sharpie n fill it in. Maybe paint marker

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[fw_fw]

Looks great! I need to do the same to mine...what did you use as paint?

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Got it from Advanced Auto Parts, goes on very runny but dries quick. Be sure you don't hold it too close or it will run.......

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d110/fw_fw/06%20330ci%20ZHP%20Coupe/002A4F8E-685A-4C1A-A95F-176520C54D26_zpsyf2w31rl.jpg~original (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/fw_fw/media/06%20330ci%20ZHP%20Coupe/002A4F8E-685A-4C1A-A95F-176520C54D26_zpsyf2w31rl.jpg.html)

[fw_fw]

Need to get a fine point Sharpie n fill it in. Maybe paint marker


Thought about that, but I will probably just leave it alone. The lettering is still very readable....

[fw_fw]

Looks good! Still don't like grey though :p

After 6 months of searching and missing out I'm happy to have what I got....but yes, I wish it was black inside myself!! :word

[Rovert]

Changed Bimmerworld RTABs!!

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Broke the tool
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Went at it with a large screwdriver, hammer, and drill
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Installed with some creativeness and a pulley press
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Then just screw in the backing plate to seal the bushings all up!
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[ELCID86]

Good job. I painted mine black.


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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

[san]

Repainted the silver trim on the rear deck H/K speaker grills.

Before:

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d110/fw_fw/06%20330ci%20ZHP%20Coupe/97713793-36AA-474C-AF5E-0D6313608668_zpsc1c6bzrn.jpg~original (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/fw_fw/media/06%20330ci%20ZHP%20Coupe/97713793-36AA-474C-AF5E-0D6313608668_zpsc1c6bzrn.jpg.html)

After:

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d110/fw_fw/06%20330ci%20ZHP%20Coupe/B2F8749F-810A-4DB7-A56F-750AAAB44B74_zpspj9c8vw1.jpg~original (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/fw_fw/media/06%20330ci%20ZHP%20Coupe/B2F8749F-810A-4DB7-A56F-750AAAB44B74_zpspj9c8vw1.jpg.html)

Really nice


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[das boots]

Repainted the silver trim on the rear deck H/K speaker grills.

Before:

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d110/fw_fw/06%20330ci%20ZHP%20Coupe/97713793-36AA-474C-AF5E-0D6313608668_zpsc1c6bzrn.jpg~original (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/fw_fw/media/06%20330ci%20ZHP%20Coupe/97713793-36AA-474C-AF5E-0D6313608668_zpsc1c6bzrn.jpg.html)

After:

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d110/fw_fw/06%20330ci%20ZHP%20Coupe/B2F8749F-810A-4DB7-A56F-750AAAB44B74_zpspj9c8vw1.jpg~original (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/fw_fw/media/06%20330ci%20ZHP%20Coupe/B2F8749F-810A-4DB7-A56F-750AAAB44B74_zpspj9c8vw1.jpg.html)

Is it easy to pull out the speaker grills?

[Ssparrow]

Installed some Z4M FCABs, New steering coupler, And UUC poly RTABs today! Car feels nice and planted now!

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1450/24915590834_aa27eba502_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DXGV7j)

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1590/25453384151_c1803e35c5_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/EMefjT)

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1638/25250511360_fe5d09bdd7_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Etitj9)

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1627/25250513860_005a02b248_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Etiu4f)

[BMWCurves]

How many miles on the steering coupler, and how worn was it?

[Ssparrow]

How many miles on the steering coupler, and how worn was it?

Crap, should of stated that in my post. I'm at 111k currently and I had maybe an inch and a half or so of play in the steering wheel. Looking at the actually coupler itself, the rubber was really soft and plyable, also had lots of play between the "pins" going through the rubber. I definitely suggest replacing it if you have more than 100k! I didn't expect much of a different but man it sure does feel
A lot better!

[fw_fw]

Is it easy to pull out the speaker grills?

They come out fairly easy, got them out with a plastic trim tool. Do be careful with the edge closes to the back, the part that says Harmon Kardon. That part easily comes apart from the rest of the grill as it is barely held together by a couple of plastic welds. I had to goop glue one corner back together after it came apart during removal.

[ELCID86]

They come out fairly easy, got them out with a plastic trim tool. Do be careful with the edge closes to the back, the part that says Harmon Kardon. That part easily comes apart from the rest of the grill as it is barely held together by a couple of plastic welds. I had to goop glue one corner back together after it came apart during removal.

+1. They tend to be brittle.


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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]

+1. They tend to be brittle.



Agree, they are out there cooking in the sun under that back window. Happy I was able to get mine out and refurb them. $8 can of spray paint is a lot cheaper than 2 new ones at $100 total....

[cakM3]

Took inventory of my detailing kit and organized my kit for the upcoming Spring 2016 season. Both cars are due for a good detail [emoji1360]
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160306/6c17ea01179d6fb21bd2e8a22f4b8eca.jpg

Got everything packed...will need to order more Pinnacle Sovereign wax

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http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160306/4bb52919bc8a6739cb50573076c68309.jpg
These are set aside for engine bay/wheel cleaning duties...

I'm ready to start detailing both cars in a few weeks[emoji41]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160306/065dd19a84642ce5fb8fc94afc90f44d.jpg


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[BADCLOWN]

I need to get a good detailing kit together like that

[cakM3]

I need to get a good detailing kit together like that

I also applied my XPEL headlight film to my new ZHP headlight lens I got from your group buy so when I start my paint correction detail on the ZHP this spring, I will swap out headlight lens... should make a huge difference in looks when I get done!

[Lorenzo]

Removed snow tires/wheels and mounted back the OEM wheels and all seasons. Goodbye winter and goodbye snow.

[ELCID86]

Removed snow tires/wheels and mounted back the OEM wheels and all seasons. Goodbye winter and goodbye snow.

I sure hope so!


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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

[FungShui]

Installed ECS gloss black kidney grills and removed the front license plate. Looks much better now.

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[BMWCurves]

Installed ECS gloss black kidney grills and removed the front license plate. Looks much better now.

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Post pics.

[Vas]

Sketchi is still on winters. Was not sure about removing them yet

[ELCID86]

Sketchi is still on winters. Was not sure about removing them yet

Where's your faith!?


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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

[FungShui]

Post pics.

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[Rovert]

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Replaced a dead HID Fog. Now I have 5000K Morimoto bulbs.

Headlights are OSRAM CBI 5500K.

[san]

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Nice pic


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[Vas]

Where's your faith!?


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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
What if it snows or freezing rain?

[cakM3]

I myself will stay with snows for another month....

[Karl Lazlo]

I myself will stay with snows for another month....

I say take them off. I can meet you at one of the casinos and play blackjack. See if our luck holds...

[D1ESEL]

My ZHP and a 4Runner kissed today :wub.........
































:crying:facepalm

[onaquest]

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Replaced a dead HID Fog. Now I have 5000K Morimoto bulbs.

Headlights are OSRAM CBI 5500K.

This makes me want to put hids in my fogs... and actually use them

[BMWCurves]

My ZHP and a 4Runner kissed today :wub.........
































:crying:facepalm

Uh oh. How bad is it?

[johnrando]

+1

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[Rovert]

This makes me want to put hids in my fogs... and actually use them

They make a big difference in available light to the ground. They're not as blinding as people say as you can see by its light beam. In the 10 years I've had HID fogs, I've been flashed twice in my first two weeks before I adjusted them correctly.

Your night time/pitch black highway runs will feel much more comfortable and it'll take higher than speed limit to out drive your low beams and HID fogs together.

[slater]

Sketchi is still on winters. Was not sure about removing them yet


I myself will stay with snows for another month....

dang dudes! i put my summers on on saturday. now, they are michelin pilot sport AS3's, so... i've got some sort of colder wet weather ability. ;)

7 weeks and 5 days. that's how long my winters were on this year. wow. forecast looks like 40F+ for the next two weeks.

[BMWCurves]

Dropped it off at the mechanic to see if he can figure out the issue with my passenger seat side bolster not releasing air.

[BimmerDude]

Just bought these bad boys.. havent seen a single e46 with them yet so i figured id give this brand a shot. Apparently they have been around for about 10 years . gonna run 235/40/18F & 245/35/18R
here is the site for anyone who is interested
http://aodhanwheels.com/
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[fredo]

Man, they are bad boys indeed ! :thumbsup

[slater]

Just bought these bad boys.. havent seen a single e46 with them yet so i figured id give this brand a shot. Apparently they have been around for about 10 years . gonna run 235/40/18F & 245/35/18R

just out of curiousity, why are you going to run those sizes? the fronts are larger in diameter than stock and the rears are smaller.

[BimmerDude]

just out of curiousity, why are you going to run those sizes? the fronts are larger in diameter than stock and the rears are smaller.

ah my bad that was a typo i ment to put 225/40/18 :/

the offset from the front and rear are both et35

[cakM3]

Erased and cleared my new Homelink module and programmed my M3's garage door to button #1... overall a very easy process :)

[fw_fw]

Installed a set of used OE clear foglights with new PIAA bulbs and foglight surrounds.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d110/fw_fw/06%20330ci%20ZHP%20Coupe/B1EDD8C7-3629-4EBE-B8BA-4EAFFBF10D37_zpsu48smrbc.jpg~original (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/fw_fw/media/06%20330ci%20ZHP%20Coupe/B1EDD8C7-3629-4EBE-B8BA-4EAFFBF10D37_zpsu48smrbc.jpg.html)

[TigerTater]

Replaced all the engine pulleys with bearings. 24830

The squeal is gone!

[fw_fw]

Replaced all the engine pulleys with bearings.

The squeal is gone!

Awesome!! Glad it didn't cause anymore damage before you got it fixed!!

[BMWCurves]

Installed a set of used OE clear foglights with new PIAA bulbs and foglight surrounds.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d110/fw_fw/06%20330ci%20ZHP%20Coupe/B1EDD8C7-3629-4EBE-B8BA-4EAFFBF10D37_zpsu48smrbc.jpg~original (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/fw_fw/media/06%20330ci%20ZHP%20Coupe/B1EDD8C7-3629-4EBE-B8BA-4EAFFBF10D37_zpsu48smrbc.jpg.html)

Looks good! Are the lenses clear or fluted? Every time I see your bumper I get a pang of envy over having to have a front license plate :(

[ELCID86]

Replaced all the engine pulleys with bearings. 24830

The squeal is gone!

Glad you licked it.


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

[fw_fw]

Looks good! Are the lenses clear or fluted? Every time I see your bumper I get a pang of envy over having to have a front license plate :(

The new (used) ones are a OE clear lens set, the ones I removed were the fluted lens.

I do love have an unspoiled front bumper, especially rare on a lifelong ex-California car.....

[330i ZHP]

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

Mike Miller - such a great BMW enthusiast and member of the community

[05Imola]

Installed my Apex wheels today. Time to whore it out :D
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn46/danserban/zhp/7651B6F9-5435-4BBA-849D-5341E969A25E.jpg (http://s301.photobucket.com/user/danserban/media/zhp/7651B6F9-5435-4BBA-849D-5341E969A25E.jpg.html)
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn46/danserban/zhp/F1E855FE-528A-4FD4-A6FD-312377623827.jpg (http://s301.photobucket.com/user/danserban/media/zhp/F1E855FE-528A-4FD4-A6FD-312377623827.jpg.html)
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn46/danserban/zhp/8B992341-5A3A-41B0-826C-47F44600EC4A.jpg (http://s301.photobucket.com/user/danserban/media/zhp/8B992341-5A3A-41B0-826C-47F44600EC4A.jpg.html)

[stephenkirsh]

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Twinsies!

[slater]

Installed my Apex wheels today. Time to whore it out :D
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn46/danserban/zhp/7651B6F9-5435-4BBA-849D-5341E969A25E.jpg (http://s301.photobucket.com/user/danserban/media/zhp/7651B6F9-5435-4BBA-849D-5341E969A25E.jpg.html)

looks great, man! silver on imola is a classic color choice.

i've got my 17" staggered Style 68's on now, but man - i have always wanted a set of silver ARC-8's. likely 18's. hmmmmmmmm.

[theothersawyer]

I'm not quite a twin, but it is similar!
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5677/22375851406_0e3f277bb0_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/A6h64u)

[fw_fw]

Installed the cocomats I received today....offsets the grey nicely!

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d110/fw_fw/06%20330ci%20ZHP%20Coupe/5F737761-5D0E-4293-BA88-D1FA58017F85_zpsywl1u5st.jpg~original (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/fw_fw/media/06%20330ci%20ZHP%20Coupe/5F737761-5D0E-4293-BA88-D1FA58017F85_zpsywl1u5st.jpg.html)

[05Imola]

24855

Twinsies!

Looking good! Imola ftw.

And thanks guys. I would've loved 18s but didn't want to extra costs with tires. And those BBS RGR? are killer. Always wanted a set

[theothersawyer]

Yeah! I love the RGR's! They came with the car thankfully!

[stephenkirsh]

Looking good! Imola ftw.

And thanks guys. I would've loved 18s but didn't want to extra costs with tires. And those BBS RGR? are killer. Always wanted a set

17" ftw. Cheaper. Lighter. Better ride quality. Tires are like 30% cheaper.

[330i ZHP]

17" ftw. Cheaper. Lighter. Better ride quality. Tires are like 30% cheaper.

noooooo...too much sidewall

jk

19" for life yo

[ELCID86]

Installed my Apex wheels today. Time to whore it out :D
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn46/danserban/zhp/8B992341-5A3A-41B0-826C-47F44600EC4A.jpg[/URL]

Meaty!


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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]

noooooo...too much sidewall

jk

19" for life yo
I'm with you Stewart. Or 18s as a happy medium

17s for track use

[Edo]

My complaint was after just 2 weeks, the left front tire got a sidewall bubble. Most likely due to pothole. Annoying as the tire was like new 7/32 tread depth. Curious if anyone else runs into tire problems. Compared to some newer cars, they really are not that low profile.

[az3579]

My complaint was after just 2 weeks, the left front tire got a sidewall bubble. Most likely due to pothole. Annoying as the tire was like new 7/32 tread depth. Curious if anyone else runs into tire problems. Compared to some newer cars, they really are not that low profile.

The only tire problems I run into all the time are nails, due to me swerving off to the shoulder all the time to avoid potholes. :shifty

[05Imola]

Meaty!


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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

I love meaty setups. These have a stiff sidewall so I doubt it's much more comfortable than one with a lower profile. As for nails or punctures I've been fairly lucky. All I worry about are craters in NYC. Can't avoid them sometimes...

[Aeternalis]

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn46/danserban/zhp/8B992341-5A3A-41B0-826C-47F44600EC4A.jpg (http://s301.photobucket.com/user/danserban/media/zhp/8B992341-5A3A-41B0-826C-47F44600EC4A.jpg.html)
What size tire did you go with? 255/40?

[ELCID86]

My complaint was after just 2 weeks, the left front tire got a sidewall bubble. Most likely due to pothole. Annoying as the tire was like new 7/32 tread depth. Curious if anyone else runs into tire problems. Compared to some newer cars, they really are not that low profile.

I had a tire that did that. Conti DWS iirc. I got a warranty replacement.


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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

[cakM3]

My ZHP got a transmission and rear diff flush this morning as well as a hand-wash car wash at the dealer... my car was nice and clean and I chose to leave her that way and drove my M3 to work this afternoon.... a blissful New England day for me! :)

[fredo]

hand-wash car wash at the dealer ... how's that possible ?

[cakM3]

hand-wash car wash at the dealer ... how's that possible ?

My dealer has a few ppl who will hand wash cars. I'm always offered this service when I bring in my cars. My service advisor knows my level of OCD...helps because she's also an enthusiast fredo [emoji1360][emoji41]


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[BMWCurves]

That's awesome, Charlie.

[05Imola]

What size tire did you go with? 255/40?

Yes 255/40 all around

[05Imola]

Okay this week has been busy for me. I installed my racing seat today. Feel soooo good
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn46/danserban/zhp/D547665A-44FF-4338-A590-85A8CB89C58F.jpg (http://s301.photobucket.com/user/danserban/media/zhp/D547665A-44FF-4338-A590-85A8CB89C58F.jpg.html)

[san]

Okay this week has been busy for me. I installed my racing seat today. Feel soooo good
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn46/danserban/zhp/D547665A-44FF-4338-A590-85A8CB89C58F.jpg (http://s301.photobucket.com/user/danserban/media/zhp/D547665A-44FF-4338-A590-85A8CB89C58F.jpg.html)

Looks nice


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[theothersawyer]

Looks comfy!

[Rovert]

Got my car all aligned and rear tires swapped from bad RTABs taking out a lot of inner meat. Now I need to work the opposite cambered tires in. A few straight line DSC parties will solve the problem. LOL

[wstr75]

Got my Alpine Sirius module working today with the Intravee set-up and got the first 6 months for $50 deal. Am gradually learning how to operate Intravee and getting better at moving through the screens. Now have the presets selected for Sirius. Life is good.

[330i ZHP]

I love meaty setups. These have a stiff sidewall so I doubt it's much more comfortable than one with a lower profile. As for nails or punctures I've been fairly lucky. All I worry about are craters in NYC. Can't avoid them sometimes...

I hop you don't experience the BF Goodrich noisy tire issue

[05Imola]

I hop you don't experience the BF Goodrich noisy tire issue

I had KDWs and those were loud. I had these on the highway and they're really quiet. These aren't really known to be loud until you reach the limit and they scream. I find that helpful tho so I see it as a plus

[BimmerDude]

Just bought these bad boys.. havent seen a single e46 with them yet so i figured id give this brand a shot. Apparently they have been around for about 10 years . gonna run 235/40/18F & 245/35/18R
here is the site for anyone who is interested
http://aodhanwheels.com/
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This is gonna be the longest day at work...
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[Aeternalis]

Installed full LED smoked front corners and WeissLicht amber LED bulbs for the tail turn signals last night. They look amazing! I'll post up some pics this weekend as the weather has been nasty here in Texas this week.

Unfortunately I still have a fast passenger side blinker and "bulb out" errors at the passenger side front and rear on the CANBUS.

I tested the corner that shows bad with a new stock bulb socket and incandescent bulb and still got the warning. So either the LCM is bad, the stalk/switch is bad, or the computer is just being very picky about a bulb that's out in the tail light. I have more WeissLicht LEDs on the way, so hopefully I can get this licked in a timely fashion.

It was amusing when Bimmian called me because I ordered so many pairs. There really are a ridiculous number of bulbs between our tail lights and deck lid, lol.

[das boots]

Installed full LED smoked front corners and WeissLicht amber LED bulbs for the tail turn signals last night. They look amazing! I'll post up some pics this weekend as the weather has been nasty here in Texas this week.

Unfortunately I still have a fast passenger side blinker and "bulb out" errors at the passenger side front and rear on the CANBUS.

I tested the corner that shows bad with a new stock bulb socket and incandescent bulb and still got the warning. So either the LCM is bad, the stalk/switch is bad, or the computer is just being very picky about a bulb that's out in the tail light. I have more WeissLicht LEDs on the way, so hopefully I can get this licked in a timely fashion.

It was amusing when Bimmian called me because I ordered so many pairs. There really are a ridiculous number of bulbs between our tail lights and deck lid, lol.


You are exactly have the same problem as I have. Rocket Boosters on Right Front. Even after interchanging with different bulbs. Might possibly be a coding problem.

[Aeternalis]

You are exactly have the same problem as I have. Rocket Boosters on Right Front. Even after interchanging with different bulbs. Might possibly be a coding problem.
I've seen a pattern from posts on various forums alluding to the fact that the computer may be extremely sensitive to bad bulbs and cause "phantom" errors when using LEDs. I *do* have one bulb actually out in the lower right tail which I will be replacing when the WeissLicht bulbs arrive. I'm really hoping that fixes the problem as the front LED corners both came with resistor packs.

I'm really hoping it's not the LCM. :(

[das boots]

I am using WeissLicht Clear/White LEDs from Bimmian. I have switched and interchanged all good bulbs for the right front corner turn signal/running lights. Bulbs are on yet getting the boosters. However, sometimes, the boosters would disappear and all is well. But then would return. I do not think it has anything to do with the LCM. But if it is, maybe resetting would do the thing. My friendly BMW Tech will do a coding this weekend when I bring the ZHP to him. He also thinks it might be coding. So we'll see.

[Sockethead]

You need to turn off the cold bulb check in the coding for LEDs

[Aeternalis]

I am using WeissLicht Clear/White LEDs from Bimmian. I have switched and interchanged all good bulbs for the right front corner turn signal/running lights. Bulbs are on yet getting the boosters. However, sometimes, the boosters would disappear and all is well. But then would return. I do not think it has anything to do with the LCM. But if it is, maybe resetting would do the thing. My friendly BMW Tech will do a coding this weekend when I bring the ZHP to him. He also thinks it might be coding. So we'll see.
Awesome. Please keep us posted if it works! The fast blink drives me bonkers sometimes, lol.



You need to turn off the cold bulb check in the coding for LEDs
Is there a write-up somewhere as to how one might go about doing this?

[johnrando]

Those wheels are beaut!

[Aeternalis]

You need to turn off the cold bulb check in the coding for LEDs
After some googling, it looks like PASoft BMW Scanner would work well to do this, but for $650... good gosh that is expensive. :(

[Vas]

After some googling, it looks like PASoft BMW Scanner would work well to do this, but for $650... good gosh that is expensive. :(

PA soft can be purchased from Tony here on the site for $50 iirc

[das boots]

Awesome. Please keep us posted if it works! The fast blink drives me bonkers sometimes, lol.

Same here. Hyper flash is on one side does not look right.

[das boots]

PA soft can be purchased from Tony here on the site for $50 iirc

Is this a software or a downloadable DVD?

[Aeternalis]

PA soft can be purchased from Tony here on the site for $50 iirc
Really? Awesome! What's his forum username?

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[BMWCurves]

Tony's screen name is Tnhl1989. I picked up mine from him about 9 months ago for $35.

Link: http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?14456-FS-PASOFT-BMW-SCANNER-1-4

[az3579]

Weisslicht LED turn signal bulbs do not hyperflash as they CANBUS bulbs. The bulb out errors are caused by something else.
The only reason to code out cold bulb checks is so the lights do not flicker at startup. The LCM sends a pulse to see if the bulbs are there, and since the bulbs don't match the signal the LCM expects, they flicker.

PA Soft is very cheap.

Personally I have both hot and cold checks disabled because the car also sends this pulse in timed intervals while the ignition is on. It still detects bulbs that go out; the difference is that it won't detect the bulb being out until the bulb gets used instead of detecting ahead of time like with the factory coding.

[fw_fw]

Picked her up from my local independent shop Technique Automotive who did the following for me:

R&R Water Pump, Hoses, Expansion Tank, Cap, Coolant Switch, Thermostat, Drive Belts, Tensioners, and Pulleys
Oil & Filter Change

The owner of the shop always checks out his customer's new vehicles from top to bottom, to help him and his customers plan out future maintenance or discover issues. His words: the cleanest and most well-serviced 10-year old BMW he has seen, runs and drives just like it came from the factory. All the typical BMW mechanical & electrical things that he normally sees that go bad at this age or vintage are not an issue. His wife, who runs the desk, was writing up the paperwork and had seen the car thought there had to be an error, she thought the car was only a year or two old.....

Made me smile and feel good about my purchase.....:thumbup

[fredo]

Cool ! :thumbsup You need to post here :

Best Compliments (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?15939-What-s-the-best-compliment-you-ve-received-on-your-ZHP-BMW-MINI&highlight=what%27s+compliment+received)

[fw_fw]

Cool ! :thumbsup You need to post here :

Best Compliments (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?15939-What-s-the-best-compliment-you-ve-received-on-your-ZHP-BMW-MINI&highlight=what%27s+compliment+received)

Cool x 2!!! Just did!

[oclvframe]

Today I moved a half step closer to going square.....I picked up a set of style 135s from a local guy that was parting out a totaled zhp. They aren't as pristine as I had hoped but I plan to have all 4 re-finished in a chrome shadow as discussed in this thread: http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?16256-Style-135-modifications-color-change/page3.

All in all, $260 including the tires...not a fan of the Conti's on there since when I do finally get them refinished, I'll probably go with Michelin A/S 3s.

-r

[AggieBlake]

Installed Koni sport struts up front with Lemforder mounts and reinforcement plates. Also installed power flex black FCAB's. Took her for a spirited drive and impromptu autocross in an empty parking lot. Dynamite!

Link to install post with lessons-learned (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?17696-AggieBlake-s-05-ZHP-school-bus-track-car-Maintenance-and-Mod-Log&p=479480#post479480)

[fw_fw]

Today I moved a half step closer to going square.....I picked up a set of style 135s from a local guy that was parting out a totaled zhp. They aren't as pristine as I had hoped but I plan to have all 4 re-finished in a chrome shadow as discussed in this thread:

All in all, $260 including the tires...not a fan of the Conti's on there since when I do finally get them refinished, I'll probably go with Michelin A/S 3s.

-r

Those Contis are IMO the best bang for the buck tire out there, and around here a lot of the autocrossers use them on their daily drivers....not a bad deal you snagged there!

[fredo]

I have Conti DW. Great deal you got ! :thumbsup

[das boots]

Weisslicht LED turn signal bulbs do not hyperflash as they CANBUS bulbs. The bulb out errors are caused by something else.
The only reason to code out cold bulb checks is so the lights do not flicker at startup. The LCM sends a pulse to see if the bulbs are there, and since the bulbs don't match the signal the LCM expects, they flicker.

PA Soft is very cheap.

Personally I have both hot and cold checks disabled because the car also sends this pulse in timed intervals while the ignition is on. It still detects bulbs that go out; the difference is that it won't detect the bulb being out until the bulb gets used instead of detecting ahead of time like with the factory coding.

BP. The installed Weisslicht LED do hyperflash. No matter if they get installed with a new bulb on the Rt Turn signal. The bulbs does not show any lights out/defect. Yet I still get the booster. Something is causing the hyperflash. I do not know where the LCM comes into play. Since technically, I am not very savvy on the LCM on how it works in connection to all outboard lights.

[Rovert]

I love my DW!! And I've used DWS too and it's not bad!!

[Aeternalis]

The bulb out errors are caused by something else.
This is depressing. The LED corners even came with resistor packs. Argh. I guess I'll see where I'm at once the new bulbs arrive for the tails.

[az3579]

BP. The installed Weisslicht LED do hyperflash. No matter if they get installed with a new bulb on the Rt Turn signal. The bulbs does not show any lights out/defect. Yet I still get the booster. Something is causing the hyperflash. I do not know where the LCM comes into play. Since technically, I am not very savvy on the LCM on how it works in connection to all outboard lights.

What I'm saying about the Weisslicht bulbs is that they are shouldn't be the cause of the hyperflash. On their own, in a fully functional system, they will not hyperflash due to the built-in electronics. It would help if a link was posted to the bulbs so I can make sure they're the ones I'm thinking of (Weisslicht Spektrum).

My recommendation is to put the stock incandescent bulbs in both the front and the back just to rule it out. If it still hyperflashes, you have a hardware issue somewhere. For the front, try to swap the bulb holders left to right and see if it resolves the front; I believe they are interchangeable. For the rear, check your bulb carrier for any corrosion or anything that looks out of the ordinary. Has the tail light ground recall been performed? If not, get that done. You can also try a different bulb carrier from perhaps a friend's car. Try to unplug the battery - unplug it for a while, 10-15 minutes, and plug it back in.

[3ZHP]

At BMW of Chattanooga having the 20K service done on the F30.

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[fredo]

Getting ready for the trip to TX !

[3ZHP]

Getting ready for the trip to TX !

Yup and it was due after her trip to Cincy and Indianapolis last weekend.


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[Aeternalis]

YES!!!!!! Did the ground wire fix on the passenger side tail light, replaced the bad bulb and unplugged the battery for 20 minutes. Fast blink is gone! Oh man I'm so happy. Haha

EDIT: well I guess I spoke too soon. Started the car a second time and the fast blink is back with the front passenger bulb out error :( this is really frustrating.

[Karl Lazlo]

Red battery light last night. Replaced it this morning. Seems to be the original battery. Car seems to be running smoother now. Placebo effect? 10 years on the battery, 106k miles.

[das boots]

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What I'm saying about the Weisslicht bulbs is that they are shouldn't be the cause of the hyperflash. On their own, in a fully functional system, they will not hyperflash due to the built-in electronics. It would help if a link was posted to the bulbs so I can make sure they're the ones I'm thinking of (Weisslicht Spektrum).

My recommendation is to put the stock incandescent bulbs in both the front and the back just to rule it out. If it still hyperflashes, you have a hardware issue somewhere. For the front, try to swap the bulb holders left to right and see if it resolves the front; I believe they are interchangeable. For the rear, check your bulb carrier for any corrosion or anything that looks out of the ordinary. Has the tail light ground recall been performed? If not, get that done. You can also try a different bulb carrier from perhaps a friend's car. Try to unplug the battery - unplug it for a while, 10-15 minutes, and plug it back in.


BP. Yes they are Weisslicht Spektrum. Rear bulb carrier has been grounded which was done by the dealer from the recall. Let me check out the bulb holders and also return to the incandescent bulb.

EDIT: Swapped out bulb holder with still Weisslicht Spektrum installed. No more boosters....for now. Let's see how long this holds.

[az3579]

EDIT: Swapped out bulb holder with still Weisslicht Spektrum installed. No more boosters....for now. Let's see how long this holds.

Hopefully it stays good. E46's are getting old, so problems like this will only become more common. My E30 was the same way - every time I started the car, the BRAKE light would come up on the check control and I would have to press the brakes for the warning light to go away. My E46 is now starting to do the same thing on the rear left. It is what it is... all we can do is stay on top of it.

[egiles14]

Hopefully it stays good. E46's are getting old, so problems like this will only become more common. My E30 was the same way - every time I started the car, the BRAKE light would come up on the check control and I would have to press the brakes for the warning light to go away. My E46 is now starting to do the same thing on the rear left. It is what it is... all we can do is stay on top of it.
That's actually normal operation on an E30. The check control circuit wasn't sophisticated enough to be able to perform a brake light check without the driver pressing the brake pedal to complete the circuit continuity.

But I agree..our cars are getting up in age, and we will soon have all sorts of electrical quirks showing up.

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[oclvframe]

So....today i test fit the 8.5" 135s I bought. What's crazy is that I actually like the way the 255/35s look on the 8.5" rim vs. how the pos BFG G-force look...(they kinda bulge). In any case, the 8.5s fit perfectly up front. I didn't actually drive it since I only have the two and they're not balanced but from a test-fit standpoint they look great. Not too meaty or anything like that.

What stinks is that I actually like the style 197s. But to pull off a square set of them I'd have to get a set of 4 8" wheels because the offset would put them way too far out and the rear rubs on big dips as they are.


-r

[johnrando]

Sweet

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[Johnmadd]

That's actually normal operation on an E30. The check control circuit wasn't sophisticated enough to be able to perform a brake light check without the driver pressing the brake pedal to complete the circuit continuity.

But I agree..our cars are getting up in age, and we will soon have all sorts of electrical quirks showing up.

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+1

[Aeternalis]

Took out the LED corners and installed two brand new front bulb holders with 7506 incandescent bulbs when I got home tonight. Still with the quick flash and bulb out @ front passenger side. Resetting battery now AGAIN. So frustrating!!

[Aeternalis]

Took out the LED corners and installed two brand new front bulb holders with 7506 incandescent bulbs when I got home tonight. Still with the quick flash and bulb out @ front passenger side. Resetting battery now AGAIN. So frustrating!!
Plugged everything back in and the fast blink persists along with the bulb out warnings. I'm really at a loss of what to do at this point. :( All the bulbs in every corner illuminate without issue. I truly hope a $300 computer isn't the fix for this.

[Vas]

Full suspension overhaul on Sketchi. Look at the progress thread for pictures.

[das boots]

Plugged everything back in and the fast blink persists along with the bulb out warnings. I'm really at a loss of what to do at this point. :( All the bulbs in every corner illuminate without issue. I truly hope a $300 computer isn't the fix for this.

I got my issues resolved. I think you have other issues. And you can eliminate the bulb holders or even the LED bulbs. Maybe if you might really have coding issues. Hopefully it is not the LCM.

[Aeternalis]

I got my issues resolved. I think you have other issues. And you can eliminate the bulb holders or even the LED bulbs. Maybe if you might really have coding issues. Hopefully it is not the LCM.
My next step will be to rebuild the front signal harness connectors (61132359999) and rear tail bulb holder harness connectors (https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-tail-light-repair-kit-e46tailrepairkit) and replace the rear bulb holders. I think (hope...) this will solve it because one of the bulbs in the passenger rear corner will not stay lit (flickers on and off) even though the harness connector is fully seated and the bulb has good contact with the seat. This was also the corner I performed the ground wire fix on.

[BimmerDude]

New wheels... CHeck!
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[BMWCurves]

Those look great! I usually don't like dish-style wheels but those work well.

[Aeternalis]

New wheels... CHeck!
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Gorgeous wheels!

[johnrando]

Looks great!

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[Ssparrow]

Mmm those wheels!

[az3579]

That's actually normal operation on an E30. The check control circuit wasn't sophisticated enough to be able to perform a brake light check without the driver pressing the brake pedal to complete the circuit continuity.

I'm pretty sure it's supposed to work even without the driver pressing the brake pedal based on a couple of experiences I've had with other E30's...



I truly hope a $300 computer isn't the fix for this.

You don't need a $300 LCM; you can just buy a used one off of eBay for like $50.
If you need me to code VIN and mileage for you I can.

[egiles14]

I'm pretty sure it's supposed to work even without the driver pressing the brake pedal based on a couple of experiences I've had with other E30's...

So have I, and all six of them when first started would flash the Check light on the instrument panel, as well as the Brake LED on the overhead check panel until you pressed the brake pedal. This is from the Bavarian Autosport Blog page, where someone was asking a question regarding the brake check light on their E30:

"On the E30 chassis (3 series 84 through 91), it is normal for the BRAKE LIGHT indicator on the Check-Control display to come on when you start the engine (along with the CHECK light in the instrument cluster). Both lights should go off the first time you hit the brake pedal or if you press the CHECK button on the display panel."

If yours did not operate this way, someone modified the circuit so that it would not illuminate the check light at startup. I have heard of owners doing this before, due to issues in the circuit and the annoyances it caused.

[az3579]

If yours did not operate this way, someone modified the circuit so that it would not illuminate the check light at startup. I have heard of owners doing this before, due to issues in the circuit and the annoyances it caused.

Mine worked fine up until about a year of ownership, then it started doing that stupid CHECK thing. It wasn't modified in any way.

[terraphantm]

Mine worked fine up until about a year of ownership, then it started doing that stupid CHECK thing. It wasn't modified in any way.

E30 owners manual says it lights up and then goes away after depressing the brake pedal: http://jon.bimmerfest.com/bulletins/e30_manual.pdf (page 25)

[Aeternalis]

Ordered two connector kits for the front signals, the tail connector repair kit for the rears, and two new rear bulb holders today.

[Johnmadd]

Front coilovers installed, no more low speed clunk over bumps. It started raining so the rears will have to wait until later this week. It looks great even with the stock rears.

[das boots]

Ordered two connector kits for the front signals, the tail connector repair kit for the rears, and two new rear bulb holders today.

Hopefully that helps. Old bulb holders getting high resistance. Sh&% happens.

[oclvframe]

So....with rain forecasted for this morning, I figured it'd be the perfect opportunity to replace the leaking radiator in my e61.

An old Omaha Steaks shipping cooler was the perfect catch can for the coolant!
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It is amazing how much crap accumulates between the radiator and the A/C condenser coil.
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The evidence of coolant bleeding...24982

After that I gave both cars a bath and even spent some time rubbing and waxing the hood of the zhp.
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24983

Afterwards, my daughter and I went for a drive to make sure nothing was leaking and ended up at GMA (Georgia Modelers Association) and got to see some awesome rc piloting! All-in-all a great day. Oh, and no leaks to be found!;):cheers

[Aeternalis]

Hopefully that helps. Old bulb holders getting high resistance. Sh&% happens.
It's strange. The current holder leads and harness connectors look very clean and fresh. But there is a weak connection since one of the lower dim bulbs won't stay lit. Darn electrical gremlins.

[Vas]

Front coilovers installed, no more low speed clunk over bumps. It started raining so the rears will have to wait until later this week. It looks great even with the stock rears.
Great news

[fw_fw]

2nd fuelup this afternoon, so first time to check the gas mileage: 22mpg over 295 miles, mixed 60/40 city/highway. About 1mpg better than my X1....nice!!!

Also took her for a nice little drive as well, first good run after the cooling system R&R.....needle stayed straight up the whole time. Don't have the coolant gauge mod done yet as I'm having trouble getting the PA Soft reader from China working correctly.

[onaquest]

Oil change and replaced the oil level sensor

Now that I've pulled the reinforcement plate, im confident it's okay to use as a lift spot, and worth squashing the dimple.

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[ELCID86]

Oil change and replaced the oil level sensor

Now that I've pulled the reinforcement plate, im confident it's okay to use as a lift spot, and worth squashing the dimple.

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#squashthedimple


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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

[Aeternalis]

It occurred to me today that the HID kit installed in my fog lights by the PO may also be contributing to my CANBUS errors and fast blink. I plan on removing the kit entirely, repairing any wiring that may have been tapped into or altered, and going back to some nice PIAA halogen bulbs in addition to rebuilding the connectors and replacing the rear bulb carriers. Still hoping that there is not any damage to the LCM itself.

[das boots]

In all probability the LCM is still good. I think all it does is do what the light bulbs tells it what they are doing......and all it does is control the distribution????

[az3579]

It occurred to me today that the HID kit installed in my fog lights by the PO may also be contributing to my CANBUS errors and fast blink. I plan on removing the kit entirely, repairing any wiring that may have been tapped into or altered, and going back to some nice PIAA halogen bulbs in addition to rebuilding the connectors and replacing the rear bulb carriers. Still hoping that there is not any damage to the LCM itself.

The fog lights are not monitored by the CANBUS, so the fog light configuration itself wouldn't cause any bulb our errors or hyperflash. The only connection I could see is potential damage to the LCM that may be caused by the HID fogs. When I had HID fogs, my instrument cluster lights would flash for a split second when I pressed the fog light button to turn them on. Others have reported the same thing, so it's a possible connection.

[stephenkirsh]

I have all normal halogen parts and I have a bulb out warning light on my dash every time I turn the head lights on. All of my bulbs work just fine and I haven't changed anything in 18+ months.

I started a thread on it, and best thing people came up with was that my wiring is bad.

[Aeternalis]

I have all normal halogen parts and I have a bulb out warning light on my dash every time I turn the head lights on. All of my bulbs work just fine and I haven't changed anything in 18+ months.

I started a thread on it, and best thing people came up with was that my wiring is bad.
That's interesting that it only happens when you activate your headlights via the switch (assuming I read your post correctly). My error appears 1-2 seconds after I start the car--I'm assuming the short delay is the cold or hot check by the LCM.

[stephenkirsh]

Yes that's correct. Flashing the brights, turning on the fogs, or using blinkers doesn't not result in the error.

When the error does happen, it won't go away until the car is turned off.

[Rovert]

50 watt HID fogs are a no no with the LCM without using a relay. I haven't had a problem with 35 watt directly connected to both my 330 and M3 LCM.

[das boots]

I've had this for the past few days as a loaner from my friendly BMW Head Tech while he's doing some maintenance to my ZHP during weekdays. Really nice of him. Although I have to charge it all night long after driving to to work both ways which would be 3/4 charge by the end of the day. Drives like a golf cart when accelerating and decelerating to a stop.

[terraphantm]

It occurred to me today that the HID kit installed in my fog lights by the PO may also be contributing to my CANBUS errors and fast blink. I plan on removing the kit entirely, repairing any wiring that may have been tapped into or altered, and going back to some nice PIAA halogen bulbs in addition to rebuilding the connectors and replacing the rear bulb carriers. Still hoping that there is not any damage to the LCM itself.


I have all normal halogen parts and I have a bulb out warning light on my dash every time I turn the head lights on. All of my bulbs work just fine and I haven't changed anything in 18+ months.

I started a thread on it, and best thing people came up with was that my wiring is bad.


In both of your cases, you really should use INPA to figure out what the LCM thinks is wrong. If you don't have it, either find a local member that does, or just buy the stuff and set it up (these days you can get everything for < $30)

[Aeternalis]

In both of your cases, you really should use INPA to figure out what the LCM thinks is wrong. If you don't have it, either find a local member that does, or just buy the stuff and set it up (these days you can get everything for < $30)
What's INPA? Would you happen to have some links handy? :)

Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

[Rovert]

Gave my front extra negative camber today while changing a less aggressive OEM toe in.

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[Sockethead]

Trevor, It looks like you don't have reinforcement plates in the shock towers, it would be prudent to get those in there now that you have coilovers. A lot of us have had our shock towers mushroom and crack after going to an aftermarket suspension...

[Rovert]

Trevor, It looks like you don't have reinforcement plates in the shock towers, it would be prudent to get those in there now that you have coilovers. A lot of us have had our shock towers mushroom and crack after going to an aftermarket suspension...

I assume most are on the east coast where roads get damaged from weather which translate into your shock towers. Are most mushroomed towers naked without an M strut bar too? I feel that whole round mount onto the top hat help some too. Here in the west we don't have that damaged road issue.

I do have the reinforcement plates in my parts bin but FCP euro gave me two of the same sides. LOL. So I'll talk to them and see what can be fixed so I can put them in. I'm in no rush right now because all the roads I drive on are really nice. Thanks for the heads up though!! I'll make sure to get them installed.

[danewilson77]

How are they side dependant? They both looked identical to me if I'm remembering correctly. Been a few years though.

Sent from an S6 Edge

[BimmerDude]

Muffler hangers for the m3... (again). I replaced a bunch of bushings chasing down a rear end thump only for it to be my muffler slamming against my rear bumper
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/we_poboys/5d3cbe4d-ae8a-43b3-b776-181f35c0624a.large_zps53o17zhj.jpg (http://s37.photobucket.com/user/we_poboys/media/5d3cbe4d-ae8a-43b3-b776-181f35c0624a.large_zps53o17zhj.jpg.html)

[Jconlin16]

Muffler hangers for the m3... (again). I replaced a bunch of bushings chasing down a rear end thump only for it to be my muffler slamming against my rear bumper
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/we_poboys/5d3cbe4d-ae8a-43b3-b776-181f35c0624a.large_zps53o17zhj.jpg (http://s37.photobucket.com/user/we_poboys/media/5d3cbe4d-ae8a-43b3-b776-181f35c0624a.large_zps53o17zhj.jpg.html)

:drool

[Sockethead]

I assume most are on the east coast where roads get damaged from weather which translate into your shock towers. Are most mushroomed towers naked without an M strut bar too? I feel that whole round mount onto the top hat help some too. Here in the west we don't have that damaged road issue.

I do have the reinforcement plates in my parts bin but FCP euro gave me two of the same sides. LOL. So I'll talk to them and see what can be fixed so I can put them in. I'm in no rush right now because all the roads I drive on are really nice. Thanks for the heads up though!! I'll make sure to get them installed.


How are they side dependant? They both looked identical to me if I'm remembering correctly. Been a few years though.


Dane is right. There is no specific side.

Trevor, I'd still get them in there ASAP. Especially with camber plates which seem to exacerbate the issue. Strut bar doesn't help.
Perhaps you missed this thread? http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?17346-This-is-why-shock-tower-reinforcement-plates-are-a-must

[terraphantm]

I assume most are on the east coast where roads get damaged from weather which translate into your shock towers. Are most mushroomed towers naked without an M strut bar too? I feel that whole round mount onto the top hat help some too. Here in the west we don't have that damaged road issue.

I do have the reinforcement plates in my parts bin but FCP euro gave me two of the same sides. LOL. So I'll talk to them and see what can be fixed so I can put them in. I'm in no rush right now because all the roads I drive on are really nice. Thanks for the heads up though!! I'll make sure to get them installed.

It's not a big issue on M3s if you use the stock strut mounts. If you use camber plates, they're good to have.

The reinforcement plates aren't side specific, but we're also never intended for the M3, so the hole for the alignment pin is in the wrong spot for one side. You either have to drill a new hole or just delete the alignment pin.

[stephenkirsh]

In both of your cases, you really should use INPA to figure out what the LCM thinks is wrong. If you don't have it, either find a local member that does, or just buy the stuff and set it up (these days you can get everything for < $30)

I don't have a Windows laptop, so it's not $30.

[BADCLOWN]

E36 M3 verts with the hard top look great

[Rovert]

It's not a big issue on M3s if you use the stock strut mounts. If you use camber plates, they're good to have.

The reinforcement plates aren't side specific, but we're also never intended for the M3, so the hole for the alignment pin is in the wrong spot for one side. You either have to drill a new hole or just delete the alignment pin.

Which I have taken off the camber alignment pin. It was an easy 4mm Allen key turn off. To install the plates do I just remove the four strut tower bolts and three top hat bolts on each side? I know yesterday when I did that and lowered the wheel to hang in the air, the suspension stayed in place and the top hat never dropped out.

[Aeternalis]

Purchased a used LCM (61319133026) for additional troubleshooting of my fast blink/bulb out errors. Been reading about PASoft and module coding all day today.

[terraphantm]

I don't have a Windows laptop, so it's not $30.

Neither do I. Run windows in a VM (virtualbox is free and works fine). And if you don't have a copy of Windows lying around somewhere, get the trial for Windows Enterprise (good for 90 days, though can be extended to 360 with some command line commands).

[Sockethead]

Neither do I. Run windows in a VM (virtualbox is free and works fine). And if you don't have a copy of Windows lying around somewhere, get the trial for Windows Enterprise (good for 90 days, though can be extended to 360 with some command line commands).

This was going to be my suggestion as well. VMs run very well these days

[terraphantm]

Which I have taken off the camber alignment pin. It was an easy 4mm Allen key turn off. To install the plates do I just remove the four strut tower bolts and three top hat bolts on each side? I know yesterday when I did that and lowered the wheel to hang in the air, the suspension stayed in place and the top hat never dropped out.

Should be all there is. You may have to give the suspesnion a good tug though. You will lose your alignment

[theothersawyer]

Hit a tired tread last week. I cleaned up all the black marks that were on the bumper, fender, and BBS's! Now I need to order a fog light cover since it apparently dissapeared from the tire tread!

[Rovert]

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I tried to undo the rear camber bolt but failed on that too. Way too tight and seized. Under car leverage sucks. Haha. I'll figure it out another day when I'm not tired.

[E_Rak]

Winter steelies off: alloys back in biz! (Potato quality)

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[D1ESEL]

Bought a bunch of parts including a BMW Performance BBK :applause2

[das boots]

Hit a tired tread last week. I cleaned up all the black marks that were on the bumper, fender, and BBS's! Now I need to order a fog light cover since it apparently dissapeared from the tire tread!

My wife's E39 530i also had the same situation. All she said was there was this black thing flying real fast and did a big bang. She was really scared and almost swerved all over the lanes. I think she did say she yelled out. It hit the front grill and pushed in the frontal hood. Both kidneys got smashed. I tried to push our the sheet metal in vain. I think this will require a whole new hood. Still have not filed with insurance yet.

[fredo]

My 1999 323i came with some strange dents on the hood, close to the roundel. I had no clue why ... until now. Maybe it was road debris. :dunno

[theothersawyer]

I have bad luck with tire treads! This week I hit a tire tread in each car! Both of them unavoidable! It cracked and basically put a hole in the Miata bumper and I almost lost a fog light (it was super loose and hanging on by a thread. Pulled over and removed it) Then the one in the ZHP took out the fog light cover! UGH!!

[BMWCurves]

Damn, that's some bad luck. Can your insurance cover that sort of stuff, or would you rather not deal with the hassle?

[theothersawyer]

It isn't worth it, I mean the fog light cover for the ZHP is $6.49. The bumper on the Miata already needs to be repainted/repaired from previous incidents. Or there is another bumper just like it for sale for like $375 in Miami that I could buy and get painted. That is cheaper than dealing with insurance (well probably not after paint...)

[bosszhp]

This showed up on my door step today...

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Getting it installed tomorrow along with a second resonator delete.

[Aeternalis]

This showed up on my door step today...

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Getting it installed tomorrow along with a second resonator delete.
Nice! Mine is going on tomorrow too. Keeping my resonators though.

[feytr]

Finally I found time and installed my coilovers... Next I definitely need wash my baby girl :thumbsup

Any thought and advise?

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[BimmerDude]

Finally I found time and installed my coilovers... Next I definitely need wash my baby girl :thumbsup

Any thought and advise?

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Looks Good! I love black bimmers.. now time for some spacers :)

[feytr]

Looks Good! I love black bimmers.. now time for some spacers :)

Thank you BimmerDude. I absolutely agree with you but I need fender rolling first.

[BADCLOWN]

God that looks good, I can't wait to throw my ground controls on my zhp and get the CHs mounted

[feytr]

Thank you BadClown :)

[Sockethead]

Holy crap that's low...

[feytr]

Do you think its ok to add 12.5mm spacers front and 15mm rear? or 10mm/f 12,5 rear (with fender rolling) I like more aggressive tho :/

[feytr]

Slow and low brother :)

[Vas]

Looks good but man is that low...

[BimmerDude]

depends on what look your going for really. I personally ran 10mm all around before i bought my new wheels

[slater]

Holy crap that's low...

no kidding! whoa...



Do you think its ok to add 12.5mm spacers front and 15mm rear? or 10mm/f 12,5 rear (with fender rolling) I like more aggressive tho :/

if you add spacers you will decimate your fenders!

seriously, you must be riding on the bumpstops... i would raise it up.

[feytr]

Looks good but man is that low...

After spacers I will readjust them, I just wanted to see how much I can lower the car ;)


depends on what look your going for really. I personally ran 10mm all around before i bought my new wheels

Well I will use stock rims and I want little bit aggressive looks, Ithink the best 10mm/f 12.5mm/r for me

[slater]

After spacers I will readjust them, I just wanted to see how much I can lower the car ;)



Well I will use stock rims and I want little bit aggressive looks, Ithink the best 10mm/f 12.5mm/r for me

your wheels are inside your fenders... you will have to raise it first in order to use them.

[feytr]

your wheels are inside your fenders... you will have to raise it first in order to use them.

I will roll fenders then I'll put spacers and ill adjust the height again.

[Sockethead]

Even with rolled fenders, you're going to rub with 12.5 mm in the back with stock wheels. It's not the fenders, its the plastic piece that holds the bumper on in the wheel well that's going to rub...
Also, I've found that different tires are different widths even if they are the same size. My Dunlops were wider that my Hankooks which were wider than my Bridgestones. all were the same size tire...

There was a thread somewhere for borrowing spacers from other members for testing so you didn't have to keep buying them to get the right size. Not sure if it's still active or not

[Johnmadd]

Looks Good! I love black bimmers.. now time for some spacers :)

Looks awesome. I just finished putting my coilovers on today also. I left them at what they came at, I need to start a thread on how to properly adjust them now. I think the front looks good but the rears look normal, and I don't wanna damage the car or the hardware.

[Ssparrow]

Finally I found time and installed my coilovers... Next I definitely need wash my baby girl :thumbsup

Any thought and advise?

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[feytr]

Looks awesome. I just finished putting my coilovers on today also. I left them at what they came at, I need to start a thread on how to properly adjust them now. I think the front looks good but the rears look normal, and I don't wanna damage the car or the hardware.

add some pics please.


This looks nice!

Thank you Guys

[feytr]

Even with rolled fenders, you're going to rub with 12.5 mm in the back with stock wheels. It's not the fenders, its the plastic piece that holds the bumper on in the wheel well that's going to rub...
Also, I've found that different tires are different widths even if they are the same size. My Dunlops were wider that my Hankooks which were wider than my Bridgestones. all were the same size tire...

There was a thread somewhere for borrowing spacers from other members for testing so you didn't have to keep buying them to get the right size. Not sure if it's still active or not

yeah i will raise them up little bit, it will be perfect if its possible that if i can borrow some spacers

[feytr]

This looks nice!

Shawn can you add your pics for me if you dont mind to add i love that blue manseriously its a sick color :D

[Rovert]

Yeah you'll need an aggressive fender roll. Rear wheel 135M offset is ET51. I had ET45 19x19.5 with 265/30 which just fit with rolling when it was lowered. When I tried a 10mm making the rear ET35 it was rub city as I left the driveway. LOL. You might get away with an ET40 rear but you'll need flat fenders and more negative camber. There is a rear bumper clip what I had to take off and shave the stud but the bumper stayed aligned and never sagged. The other hot spot is the front side of the rear fender. Make sure it's also rolled good like the top as that was my last area of rubbing after all my modifications.

[feytr]

Yeah you'll need an aggressive fender roll. Rear wheel 135M offset is ET51. I had ET45 19x19.5 with 265/30 which just fit with rolling when it was lowered. When I tried a 10mm making the rear ET35 it was rub city as I left the driveway. LOL. You might get away with an ET40 rear but you'll need flat fenders and more negative camber. There is a rear bumper clip what I had to take off and shave the stud but the bumper stayed aligned and never sagged. The other hot spot is the front side of the rear fender. Make sure it's also rolled good like the top as that was my last area of rubbing after all my modifications.

hmmm then I cant go thicker more than 10mm with 135s, unless raise up right

[Rovert]

This is my old ET45 setup and ride height:

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[feytr]

[QUOTE=Rovert;480677]This is my old ET45 setup and ride height:

looks good to me

[Sockethead]

I'm running ET35 on the back... fenders rolled but that pesky clip is rubbing. I'll see if I can get a decent pic...

[Sockethead]

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[bosszhp]

New exhaust installed [emoji1303] Vibrant Performance muffler and straight-piped 2nd resonator delete. Sounds mean!
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The sound is perfect, not too loud but definitely louder than stock. I loved the sound of the stock exhaust below 3k but after 3k that deep growl/rumble kind of died off. Not so now! This thing screams from 3k to redline. Best part is when cruising on the highway there is no drone and it sounds like stock, but get on it and you'll have a big grin on your face. To those of you that got this same muffler but kept your resonators, take the second one out. It really opens it up without making it too loud. Will post videos shortly!

[feytr]

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I love it :)

[feytr]

New exhaust installed [emoji1303] Vibrant Performance muffler and straight-piped 2nd resonator delete. Sounds mean!
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The sound is perfect, not too loud but definitely louder than stock. I loved the sound of the stock exhaust below 3k but after 3k that deep growl/rumble kind of died off. Not so now! This thing screams from 3k to redline. Best part is when cruising on the highway there is no drone and it sounds like stock, but get on it and you'll have a big grin on your face. To those of you that got this same muffler but kept your resonators, take the second one out. It really opens it up without making it too loud. Will post videos shortly!

Congrats my friend can you make a video if possible ?

[bosszhp]

Congrats my friend can you make a video if possible ?

Going to make some videos this weekend!

[feytr]

Going to make some videos this weekend!

cant wait to hear that scream :D

[BMWCurves]

Great stuff, looking forward to the video!

[FL116]

I have a video of it, I will try to post it later

[fw_fw]

If that exhaust sounds as good as it looks......damn!

[slater]

If that exhaust sounds as good as it looks......damn!

agreed, it looks really, really good. subtle. i like it!

[bosszhp]

agreed, it looks really, really good. subtle. i like it!

Subtle with a not so subtle sound :biggrin

[stephenkirsh]

I've never thought an exhaust LOOKS good.


Until now.

[slater]

I've never thought an exhaust LOOKS good.


Until now.

ya... same here!

[bosszhp]

Thanks fellas. What's even better than the way it sounds and looks? It only cost me $350! Add in the fact I can probably recoup $80-100 bucks for the stock muffler and that's one helluva deal.

[GotZHP]

Drove it for 3 hrs and got the SES light.

p2240 and p2237 both O2 sensor related :/ GD vacuum leak.

Bought a code scanner and a oil filter housing gasket today. Buying some vacuum stuff tomorrow, along with new belts and a new pulley

[GotZHP]

Subtle with a not so subtle sound :biggrin

You have any videos up? If not, you should take some :)

Another member installed this exhaust. I'd like to hear it with the second resonator removed like you did though. Budget exhaust, this is what I would do. I have access to a welder and am pretty decent at it so labor for be Free.

[bosszhp]

You have any videos up? If not, you should take some :)

Another member installed this exhaust. I'd like to hear it with the second resonator removed like you did though. Budget exhaust, this is what I would do. I have access to a welder and am pretty decent at it so labor for be Free.

Yeah Bryant is the one who turned me onto this exhaust, he left his resonators in and I took the second one out. Now he's going to take his out too ;) I'm going to get some videos this weekend, Bryant has one from today so keep an eye out I'm sure he'll post it soon.

[GotZHP]

Yeah Bryant is the one who turned me onto this exhaust, he left his resonators in and I took the second one out. Now he's going to take his out too ;) I'm going to get some videos this weekend, Bryant has one from today so keep an eye out I'm sure he'll post it soon.

Already watched it. Wanted to see home much difference there was with the resonator out. I am eventually getting headers and dont want to end up too loud. Let me know when your vids are up!

[bosszhp]

Quick cold start video from this morning. https://vimeo.com/159618605

[Aeternalis]

Quick cold start video from this morning. https://vimeo.com/159618605
VERY nice. But possibly a tad too loud for the fiancee... lol. I'm gonna see how everything sounds on mine (got it installed today!) once it's broken in for a couple weeks and I've replaced the urethane motor/trans mounts that came with the car with M3-spec rubber mounts. Right now it's a little difficult to distinguish cabin noise from exhaust note, but it definitely sounds different and good. :)

[das boots]

Quick cold start video from this morning. https://vimeo.com/159618605

Take another video inside the cabin at highway speed.....say 65 - 70.

[Aeternalis]

Installed some PIAA Plasma Ion Yellow halogen fog light bulbs (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000H3WZJY) to replace the HID kit that came with the car. Pricy, but these things are ridiculously bright! Can't wait to see them at night.. and with my RetroQuik'ed headlamps after Thursday. :)

[bosszhp]

Take another video inside the cabin at highway speed.....say 65 - 70.

Will do, at highway speeds cruising it sounds like stock. My wheel bearings need replaced so in the video you'll probably hear more of that lol.

[AggieBlake]

Installed OEM M3 strut bar that I refinished. Had some help.

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[Sockethead]

Nice! I can't wait until my kids are old enough to learn how to wrench.

[GotZHP]

Just bought an automotive stethoscope, time to find that vacuum leak

[Ssparrow]

Today I installed my stoptech slotted rotors, stainless brake lines, new calipers, and hawk HPS brake pads. Happy to have restored braking power! :thumbsup

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[Johnmadd]

add some pics please.



Thank you Guys

Car is dirty but...

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I need to go lower but I think it is still settling.

[Sockethead]

Yea looks like it needs to go lower, especially in the back. I'd let it settle in for couple of hundred unless you feel like adjusting them a few times.
How do they feel?

[Johnmadd]

Yea looks like it needs to go lower, especially in the back. I'd let it settle in for couple of hundred unless you feel like adjusting them a few times.
How do they feel?

I'm not anxious, I'll wait. They felt stiff at factory settings (22 of 30 towards hard) I just started playing with that, I'm at 7 from soft in the front and 4 from soft in the back, I need to stiffen them somewhere in between that.

[Johnmadd]

When I turn it's rock solid though. :biggrin

[Vas]

Adjusting the rear is a pita.

[ELCID86]

Adjusting the rear is a pita.

Wish they had an easier way than pulling the whole shock out. Mine are "close enough "...


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[slater]

Adjusting the rear is a pita.


Wish they had an easier way than pulling the whole shock out. Mine at "close enough "...

there is! ground control makes a 'weight jack' that is a height-adjustable, articulating rear spring perch. you adjust via a hex bolt from the bottom of the upper control arm. it's a nice solution, but $250 i think.

[Vas]

Wish they had an easier way than pulling the whole shock out. Mine are "close enough "...


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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
It's like taking adjusting the Koni shocks to a while new level.

[ELCID86]

It's like taking adjusting the Koni shocks to a while new level.

Whole new... Yes major PITA.


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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

[slater]

Whole new... Yes major PITA.

the porsche 911 rears fit, are a shorted stroke, and have adjusters on the top. :)

i might try these out.

[GotZHP]

Pulling the intake manifold. So far dipstick tube removed, wiring harness disconnected, throttle body, ICV, DISA, air intake box all out.

Laptop battery died so waiting for it to charge back up.

[Sockethead]

You don't list where you are in your profile but if it's a cold climate, you may want to consider replacing the CCV system while you're in there. It's much easier to do with the manifold off.

[BMWCurves]

the porsche 911 rears fit, are a shorted stroke, and have adjusters on the top. :)

i might try these out.

I've heard this but what have never found the part numbers. Do you know?

[Ssparrow]

Re-bled the brakes today. Having a pressure bleeder makes the job extremely fast and simple!

[slater]

I've heard this but what have never found the part numbers. Do you know?

yep. will post them tomorrow morning for you.

[GotZHP]

You don't list where you are in your profile but if it's a cold climate, you may want to consider replacing the CCV system while you're in there. It's much easier to do with the manifold off.

Main reason for pulling the intake manifold. I think I also had a leak where the intake manifold meets the engine block. Check my build thread. I know my oil /air separator was not working correctly as there is a huge oil stain below it on the block

EDIT: not cold weather, car has been in Socal all its life

[BMWCurves]

Re-bled the brakes today. Having a pressure bleeder makes the job extremely fast and simple!

Sure does. Why did you need to do it again, in prep for a track day or the pedal feel spongy?


yep. will post them tomorrow morning for you.

Gracias, señor.

Also, does a shorter shock stroke have any real world impact unless you're hitting huge bumps?

[az3579]

Sure does. Why did you need to do it again, in prep for a track day or the pedal feel spongy?



Gracias, señor.

Also, does a shorter shock stroke have any real world impact unless you're hitting huge bumps?
He had to replace a caliper.

Sent from my LG V10 on Tapatalk

[Ssparrow]

^^^ Yup. I wasnt sure I got all the air out the first time. My pedal doesn't feel spongy per say, but the pedal travel takes a little less effort than before. Hopefully that makes sense. My brakes don't feel bad at all, just different from before. They definitely stop me on a dime if I have too, the pedal travel just doesn't seem as firm as before.

I was thinking it could be the combination of the new calipers, lines, rotors and pads. I'm 99 percent sure the lines are all bubble free, the brake reservoir was always filled to the max as well so I'm pretty certain I didn't let any air into the ABS system. The lines were only disconnected for a few seconds each. Any ideas?

[GotZHP]

Diagnosed my vacuum leak finally! New parts on the way. No wonder power was down and car stalled at idle. Oil and air was leaking at the intake manifold gasket.

[Sockethead]

What kind of pads did you use? I felt the same affect when I switched to Hawk pads. I had flushed the fluid at the same time and thought I f'd up the procedure. I bled them several additional times and even had the dealer do it to properly modulate the DSC/ABS system but the pedal still felt the same so I gave up. I think it was Vas that experienced the same thing with Hawk? It was in a recent thread

[terraphantm]

^^^ Yup. I wasnt sure I got all the air out the first time. My pedal doesn't feel spongy per say, but the pedal travel takes a little less effort than before. Hopefully that makes sense. My brakes don't feel bad at all, just different from before. They definitely stop me on a dime if I have too, the pedal travel just doesn't seem as firm as before.

I was thinking it could be the combination of the new calipers, lines, rotors and pads. I'm 99 percent sure the lines are all bubble free, the brake reservoir was always filled to the max as well so I'm pretty certain I didn't let any air into the ABS system. The lines were only disconnected for a few seconds each. Any ideas?

In my experience, if you disconnect the brake lines, you introduce air into the ABS system. Every time I've done so, I ended up having to use DIS to get the brake pedal feel back to where it should be

[Ssparrow]

What kind of pads did you use? I felt the same affect when I switched to Hawk pads. I had flushed the fluid at the same time and thought I f'd up the procedure. I bled them several additional times and even had the dealer do it to properly modulate the DSC/ABS system but the pedal still felt the same so I gave up. I think it was Vas that experienced the same thing with Hawk? It was in a recent thread

Yep! they are hawk HPS pads. That makes me feel a little better now.