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

[az3579]

^^^ 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?

Go bed in your brakes, then see if it feels any better. The pads need to bed into the new rotors so there is a layer of material there for them to grab on to. If you're not sure how to do this, I made a tutorial video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRVoNYhvJuE


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

Never once had this problem. I must have bled my brakes a few dozen times since I've owned my car (a bleed before every track event, plus various brake system issues over the years). Never had to touch DIS, and brake performance has always been perfect after a bleed and a beddding.

[BMWCurves]

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

What's DIS?


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

My brake definitely has maybe an extra 1/2" of travel than before, but still stops perfectly. Hawk HPS 5.0 pads.

[Sockethead]

DIS is the one of software packages used to diagnose and service the electronics

[Ssparrow]

Go bed in your brakes, then see if it feels any better. The pads need to bed into the new rotors so there is a layer of material there for them to grab on to. If you're not sure how to do this, I made a tutorial video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRVoNYhvJuE



I have yet to bed them in yet and I plan on doing that ASAP. I never knew what the proper technique was either so thanks for the video!

[terraphantm]

Go bed in your brakes, then see if it feels any better. The pads need to bed into the new rotors so there is a layer of material there for them to grab on to. If you're not sure how to do this, I made a tutorial video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRVoNYhvJuE



Never once had this problem. I must have bled my brakes a few dozen times since I've owned my car (a bleed before every track event, plus various brake system issues over the years). Never had to touch DIS, and brake performance has always been perfect after a bleed and a beddding.

How often do you remove lines? It's only when moving lines it's an issue. Even then, I wouldn't say the brake performance was bad without using DIS - I could still get enough brake pressure to trigger ABS. But the pedal firmed up considerably after doing the procedure with DIS.

Even when I don't remove lines, I do prefer to bleed the ABS so that I can get all the old fluid out.

[Rovert]

Did some more rear driver adjustments so I can fit 20mm without rubbing the inner liner.

Before:
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After:
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What a pain to adjust. I think I've done it three times and now I'm getting really fast at it. I'll be seasoned pit crew quality by next week if I still have to make more adjustments.

Also added full camber from the OEM eccentric camber adjustment bolt for more stable cornering so the rear traction doesn't slip out as easily.

OEM spec (car specific):
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Max negative camber which isn't a huge amount (-.4° to -.6° from my iPhone reading):
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With that the the toe goes in but OEM is semi aggressive so now I'm closer to neutral toe but still enough to keep stable high speed tracking in surface ruts.

I'll install the front reinforcement plates soon and get another full alignment mainly for toe.

[ecrabb]

FINALLY got the wheels pulled off today to take to the powder coater tomorrow.

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I was trying to borrow a set of wheels and tires to set the car on because I was a little nervous about putting it on four stands, just because it makes be nervous, but also because I need to be in and out of the car to pull interior parts to send to Coby Wheel.

Here they are all loaded up in the truck along with my new Pilot Sports!

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So excited!

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[slater]

Gracias, señor.

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

well, the koni yellow for our cars is designed to work with stock springs - be it sport (ZHP) springs or non-sport springs. since the rear of our car is already 15mm lower than non-sport, a shorter stroke is going to put lower springs (i.e., sport or let's say, eibach pro-kit or H&R sport) closer to the sweet spot of the damper.

the P/N for the 911 rears is: 82101159SPORT

they are $179/ea at ECS right now with free shipping, and also come with a metal dust cover. :) (you could re-use your original with bumpstop if you want, not a big deal).

there are a bunch of M3 guys that run this shock. apparently some calculations were made about weight between the rear of the 911 and the rear of the M3, and it seemed like a favorable match, and the results have been good.

[az3579]

How often do you remove lines? It's only when moving lines it's an issue. Even then, I wouldn't say the brake performance was bad without using DIS - I could still get enough brake pressure to trigger ABS. But the pedal firmed up considerably after doing the procedure with DIS.

Even when I don't remove lines, I do prefer to bleed the ABS so that I can get all the old fluid out.

I've removed the front lines at least 4 or 5 times since I've owned the car. Most of those times were because of the damned BMW Performance brakes that kept leaking, so I had to keep removing the calipers to rebuild 'em. Did the rears twice.

I looked it up and it seems the online consensus is that it's unnecessary to bleed the ABS pump when changing lines, as long as the reservoir doesn't empty out. My BMW tech friend said the same thing, and says the ABS pump only *needs* to be done if it gets replaced (assuming the system doesn't run dry). If it works for you then keep on! :thumbsup

[BimmerDude]

Got it for a steal on Criagslist.. 150$ still new in the box :)
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[Vas]

With the help of Shawn and his power bleeder, I had the brake system flushed over the weekend on Sketchi. There was no air that came out of the lines however pedal travel is longer and not as firm compared to my zhp.

Could it be the pads?

[Aeternalis]

She's off to the shop today 'til Thursday for...

- VANOS/DISA valve
- Oil filter housing gasket/VANOS oil line
- CCV system
- Full cooling system overhaul
- Koni FSD shocks
- Full front/rear suspension refresh+rear subframe reinforcement (poly bushings for subframe/differential)
- Short shifter installation+replacement of pretty much everything there (also the AKG Motorsports selector rod!)
- Oil pan gasket
- ///M leather steering wheel
- 12mm rear spacers
- Front strut bar install
- M3 spec rubber motor/transmission mounts
- Probably some more stuff I'm forgetting.. the car is packed to the gills with boxes right now!

Headlights are also coming off and going to my buddy Rick @ Epic Lighting in Oklahoma for the E46 RetroQuik install. :) I can't wait to see how different the car drives and feels after everything is done. This week is gonna go by so slowly lol.

[Sockethead]

That's a pretty extensive list. Should look and feel great after all of that...

[terraphantm]

With the help of Shawn and his power bleeder, I had the brake system flushed over the weekend on Sketchi. There was no air that came out of the lines however pedal travel is longer and not as firm compared to my zhp.

Could it be the pads?

Give the calipers a couple whacks with a hammer while bleeding. If still no air, bleed the ABS system. If still no air and/or the brake pedal still feels mushy, it could just be your pads.

[Vas]

Give the calipers a couple whacks with a hammer while bleeding. If still no air, bleed the ABS system. If still no air and/or the brake pedal still feels mushy, it could just be your pads.

Thanks.

Wish I had access to INPA.

But I might give this a try. Thoughts?

Use the old fashioned two person method
Before you have the person in the car press the brakes, have them start the car
Crack the bleeder
The DSC light should go solid
Close the bleeder
Have the person in the car release the brake pedal and then turn the car off to reset DSC
Repeat as necessary

Doing it this way causes the DSC pump to cycle as you crack the bleeder. DSC will see too much pressure loss and error out. That's why you must restart the car to reset things--hitting the DSC button won't cycle it.

[Ssparrow]

I've removed the front lines at least 4 or 5 times since I've owned the car. Most of those times were because of the damned BMW Performance brakes that kept leaking, so I had to keep removing the calipers to rebuild 'em. Did the rears twice.

I looked it up and it seems the online consensus is that it's unnecessary to bleed the ABS pump when changing lines, as long as the reservoir doesn't empty out. My BMW tech friend said the same thing, and says the ABS pump only *needs* to be done if it gets replaced (assuming the system doesn't run dry). If it works for you then keep on! :thumbsup

Yeah I thought this too. Unless you ran the reservoir dry, you shouldn't need to bleed the ABS pump. I went out last night and bedded in my pads and they already feel MUCH better. Still a tiny bit softer than before but its something I can live with. Im thinking it could be the hawk HPS pads..Thanks a lot for the video! it helped a lot.


How often do you remove lines? It's only when moving lines it's an issue. Even then, I wouldn't say the brake performance was bad without using DIS - I could still get enough brake pressure to trigger ABS. But the pedal firmed up considerably after doing the procedure with DIS.

Even when I don't remove lines, I do prefer to bleed the ABS so that I can get all the old fluid out.

I always thought this was something the dealer HAD to do. Can the software be bought, and done at home?

[Ssparrow]

With the help of Shawn and his power bleeder, I had the brake system flushed over the weekend on Sketchi. There was no air that came out of the lines however pedal travel is longer and not as firm compared to my zhp.

Could it be the pads?

What pads are you using? I have been dealing with the same thing this past weekend. I went out and bedded in my pads, and it definitely feels much better. Maybe give that a shot if you haven't yet?

[Vas]

What pads are you using? I have been dealing with the same thing this past weekend. I went out and bedded in my pads, and it definitely feels much better. Maybe give that a shot if you haven't yet?

No idea on the pads or rotors. Probably some cheap autozone crap the previous owner installed.

Only reason I asked is because I will be replacing a brake pressure sensor this weekend on the car and want to avoid any extra work.

[Sockethead]

I always thought this was something the dealer HAD to do. Can the software be bought, and done at home?

Yes there are several threads on here about it. Everything you need can be had on eBay. I'll tell you though. DIS is not very intuitive...

[terraphantm]

I always thought this was something the dealer HAD to do. Can the software be bought, and done at home?

Well. Let's say the software can be "acquired". It's factory and dealer software that leaked out over the years. With a little bit of computer knowledge, it's not super difficult to set everything up.

[fredo]

$5 carwash at the gas station. Touch less, of course. Car looks much better !

[ELCID86]

$5 carwash at the gas station. Touch less, of course. Car looks much better !

Good price.


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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

[BimmerDude]

Installed freshly cleaned and refurbished injectors :)

[37emeralds]

Started the auto to manual swap yesterday on my zhp. So far, took off the exhaust, (only one of the 4 exhaust bolts broke off the stud! Others came off hard after a few minutes of heating them up) also took off the driveshaft, heat shield, splash guard, drained the tranny fluid. Disconnected the shifter linkage. Hopefully today, I'll start pulling out the darn thing! So far so good. I hope the whole project will go as smooth as yesterday. Took me about half a year of researching/hunting for good deals on parts. The 5 speed is a ZF from a Z3.

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[BimmerDude]

Started the auto to manual swap yesterday on my zhp. So far, took off the exhaust, (only one of the 4 exhaust bolts broke off the stud! Others came off hard after a few minutes of heating them up) also took off the driveshaft, heat shield, splash guard, drained the tranny fluid. Disconnected the shifter linkage. Hopefully today, I'll start pulling out the darn thing! So far so good. I hope the whole project will go as smooth as yesterday. Took me about half a year of researching/hunting for good deals on parts. The 5 speed is a ZF from a Z3.

Awesome! I shouldnt be too far behind you on this . will be watching this closely:applause2

[BMWCurves]

Nice! Any reason for choosing the 5-speed over a 6-speed equivalent? Definitely document the process with photos!

[RITmusic2k]

Finally replaced my front driver's side window regulator! I followed the e46fanatics tutorial and had not a piece of trouble with it. Scariest part was fiddling with the door airbag, knowing that I was effectively handling a bomb. I had the battery disconnected, of course, but it's still scary to know there's a ton of potential energy just sitting in a box dangling in front of your face while you're mucking around inside the door.

Glad it's over and done with though - the sun's starting to show up in these parts, and I was getting tired of having to open my door every time I wanted to order fast-food.

[stephenkirsh]

Nice! Any reason for choosing the 5-speed over a 6-speed equivalent? Definitely document the process with photos!

Yea that 1:1 in 5th with the 3.64 diff will be high reving!

[fredo]

By mistake, I started to drive without releasing the parking brake. Three beeps reminded me about it ! This is the second time it happens to me since 2006. I already forgot about such feature. :thumbup

[37emeralds]

Awesome! I shouldnt be too far behind you on this . will be watching this closely:applause2
You are doing a 5 speed swap as well? Noice! Make sure you do the shift pin service on the gearbox for smoother shifting. That will also eliminate the infamous leaning shifter problem.


Nice! Any reason for choosing the 5-speed over a 6-speed equivalent? Definitely document the process with photos!
Mostly pricing. Decent 6-speeds go for around ~$1200. The driveshaft for the 6 speed costs more as well. I picked up a good 5 speed for $455! Plus, with the 6 speed, you need the dual mass flywheel setup, in which that dual mass flywheel alone costs $600. I got a Valeo conversion clutch kit, including the flywheel, for that kind of money. And then theres reliabilty. I've been doing some reading and it seems that people are saying the 5 speed is more reliable.


Yea that 1:1 in 5th with the 3.64 diff will be high reving!
I bought a diff from a regular 2001 330ci. Don't know the final drive ratio but I had it welded. Focusing more on drifting/hooning in this thing.

[37emeralds]

Pretty much all I need for the swap. Don't mind the two shifters. One is from a z3. It came with the gearbox.

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[az3579]

I've been doing some reading and it seems that people are saying the 5 speed is more reliable.


I must know where you saw this. The 6-speeds are rock solid.
BTW, you don't "need" a dual mass flywheel with the 6-speed. Plenty of folks have done a single mass conversion.

[ecrabb]

The ZHP is on stands in the garage, and the wheels are at the powder coater. Last night, I pulled the shifter/boot, park brake/boot, and steering wheel and sent a box off to Michael at Coby Wheel.

I've heard horror stories about getting the shift knob off, but mine was cake. The park brake handle was a huge pain in the ass, though. Must have taken me 15 minutes of pulling, rotating, yanking, and cursing. Got it, though.

My nasty dirty steering wheel is going to look so good!

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160323/4b9d551054fc763e67baa99842b469a5.jpg

It will be like a totally different car in 10 days or so!

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[ELCID86]

Started the auto to manual swap yesterday on my zhp. So far, took off the exhaust, (only one of the 4 exhaust bolts broke off the stud! Others came off hard after a few minutes of heating them up) also took off the driveshaft, heat shield, splash guard, drained the tranny fluid. Disconnected the shifter linkage. Hopefully today, I'll start pulling out the darn thing! So far so good. I hope the whole project will go as smooth as yesterday. Took me about half a year of researching/hunting for good deals on parts. The 5 speed is a ZF from a Z3.



Wow. Tranny swap on jack stands. Impressive. Good luck. Update your project thread.


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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

[Ssparrow]

The ZHP is on stands in the garage, and the wheels are at the powder coater. Last night, I pulled the shifter/boot, park brake/boot, and steering wheel and sent a box off to Michael at Coby Wheel.

I've heard horror stories about getting the shift knob off, but mine was cake. The park brake handle was a huge pain in the ass, though. Must have taken me 15 minutes of pulling, rotating, yanking, and cursing. Got it, though.

My nasty dirty steering wheel is going to look so good!

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160323/4b9d551054fc763e67baa99842b469a5.jpg

It will be like a totally different car in 10 days or so!

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Nice! You definitely won't be disappointed. Mike does great work!

[az3579]

Put on the summer wheels.
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[Ssparrow]

Put on the summer wheels.
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Mmmmm so good!

[Karl Lazlo]

Botond, I am jealous. You beat me.

Looking good!

[slater]

looks good, BP! i love those wheels. but i'll settle for ARC-8s. :)

[cakM3]

I officially took my ///M out of winter hibernation tonight...still have my Style67s mounted...
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I will be installing my ARC-8's over this upcoming weekend [emoji1360]

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Until I get them mounted this weekend... this pic will have to suffice [emoji41]


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[squashman702]

Drove it to my shop to go clean carbon for a couple of hours.

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[37emeralds]

I must know where you saw this. The 6-speeds are rock solid.
BTW, you don't "need" a dual mass flywheel with the 6-speed. Plenty of folks have done a single mass conversion.

I don't really feel like looking for it now, but I saw that info on e46fanatics. And wow, I thought the single mass conversion was only possible for 5 speeds. I guess we will have to wait and see. Once I finish the swap, I'll see if I am comfortable with the gear ratios of that 5 speed.


Wow. Tranny swap on jack stands. Impressive. Good luck. Update your project thread.
Yup! That's how I do!:headbang:;)
Anyway, I don't really feel like making a whole seperate build thread for this project since there are a few auto to manual swap theads on e46fanatics with detailed info and lots of pix.

[37emeralds]

Finally took it out! What a pig! I had to use a ratchet strap and hook it to the rear subframe and pull it out! It just didn't wanna come out at all!!
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Even though I removed the 3 bolts that hold the torque converter to the flywheel, it still sat in place! I had to remove it seperately. Hence the oil spill! Stupid thing!!
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What a mess!
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Yes, a tranny swap on jackstands. I do tend to get innovative!
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[jakksfor20]

SpecE46 guys all run the 5 speeds due to the 6 speed being not as robust.


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[ELCID86]

SpecE46 guys all run the 5 speeds due to the 6 speed being not as robust.


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Never heard that but I don't follow SpecE46 either. I sure like the top end with the 6th cog. Can't imagine doing any highway driving with only 5. Especially now that I have a higher gear ration in the LSD.


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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

[az3579]

SpecE46 guys all run the 5 speeds due to the 6 speed being not as robust.


That's pretty vague...


Never heard that but I don't follow SpecE46 either. I sure like the top end with the 6th cog. Can't imagine doing any highway driving with only 5. Especially now that I have a higher gear ration in the LSD.



I don't really feel like looking for it now, but I saw that info on e46fanatics. And wow, I thought the single mass conversion was only possible for 5 speeds. I guess we will have to wait and see. Once I finish the swap, I'll see if I am comfortable with the gear ratios of that 5 speed.

The gear ratios are almost the same, just with no overdrive (1:1 5th gear). Since I had this setup in my E30, you'll be revving about 3000 at 70 if you retain your stock rear end.

[terraphantm]

I must know where you saw this. The 6-speeds are rock solid.
BTW, you don't "need" a dual mass flywheel with the 6-speed. Plenty of folks have done a single mass conversion.

I don't know how often they outright fail, but the synchros, especially in second, are a little weak. Pretty easy to bind second gear if you shift fast. The 5-speeds might be stronger, but perhaps more importantly, they are more easily rebuilt. And they weigh less. Both important for a track car.

For a street driven car, I'd probably argue the 6-speed is more reliable since these boxes never get the 5th gear lean and such problems.

[Stu]

I did a lot of coding to the E92. I thought my ZHP had a lot of awesome options to enable - the E92 has even crazier stuff.


Flashed my DME to the BMW Performance Power Kit (v57 Daten files have it! For MEVD17 N55 E9Xs, use zusb 8666678 and follow these directions (http://www.n54tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31885))

Mirrors fold on lock with comfort access

Velocity display on OBC

Brake lights flash at 5hz when ABS is activated

Removed iDrive disclaimer

Enabled weather band on radio

Removed driver seat belt chime

Disabled key fob opening all windows

Enabled key fob closing all windows

Soft-on for welcome home lighting with license plate lights

Fogs on with high beams

Fogs on with flash to pass

Double blink hazard lights

Changed CBS maintenance display to show only mileage, not dates, for brake pad wear estimation

Attempted to turn on spark plug CBS and tried to set oil/brakes to a percentage instead of mileage, but all aren't fully supported and will show blank values

Wipers that are mid-wipe when the engine is turned off will finish wiping and park at the bottom of the windshield off (wtf, bmw, you must've had a bored programmer to think of something as obscure, but useful, as that)

[Sockethead]

good stuff! What year is your car and what did you use to program?

[BMWCurves]

Never heard that but I don't follow SpecE46 either. I sure like the top end with the 6th cog. Can't imagine doing any highway driving with only 5. Especially now that I have a higher gear ration in the LSD.


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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 got the same fuel economy out of my 5-speed 2003 330Ci on the highway as I do in my current 6-speed. Only difference is the cruising RPM but it really wasn't noticeable from an audible standpoint.

[Aeternalis]

Visibility improvements ahead!

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[terraphantm]

I did a lot of coding to the E92. I thought my ZHP had a lot of awesome options to enable - the E92 has even crazier stuff.


Flashed my DME to the BMW Performance Power Kit (v57 Daten files have it! For MEVD17 N55 E9Xs, use zusb 8666678 and follow these directions (http://www.n54tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31885))

Mirrors fold on lock with comfort access

Velocity display on OBC

Brake lights flash at 5hz when ABS is activated

Removed iDrive disclaimer

Enabled weather band on radio

Removed driver seat belt chime

Disabled key fob opening all windows

Enabled key fob closing all windows

Soft-on for welcome home lighting with license plate lights

Fogs on with high beams

Fogs on with flash to pass

Double blink hazard lights

Changed CBS maintenance display to show only mileage, not dates, for brake pad wear estimation

Attempted to turn on spark plug CBS and tried to set oil/brakes to a percentage instead of mileage, but all aren't fully supported and will show blank values

Wipers that are mid-wipe when the engine is turned off will finish wiping and park at the bottom of the windshield off (wtf, bmw, you must've had a bored programmer to think of something as obscure, but useful, as that)



The bolded ones can be done on the e46 too

[Sockethead]

I'm thinking of the wife's e82...

[BMWCurves]

The bolded ones can be done on the e46 too

Wait, where is this option: Wipers that are mid-wipe when the engine is turned off will finish wiping and park at the bottom of the windshield off

[RITmusic2k]

Wait, where is this option: Wipers that are mid-wipe when the engine is turned off will finish wiping and park at the bottom of the windshield off

Seconded - I never noticed this in the e46 car key memory settings sheet... http://forum.e46fanatics.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=253196&d=1197935294

[Sockethead]

Some of these you're not going to see in a standard option sheet

[ZacharyMikel]

Awh snap!
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[jakksfor20]

That's pretty vague...

Sorry...
It's one of the main reasons I've seen listed as to why it is not used. terra explained, which is what I think you were looking for.

[slater]

Awh snap!
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SWEET!

[theothersawyer]

At first I thought you had some crazy negative camber! Hahaha

[stephenkirsh]

Sorry...
It's one of the main reasons I've seen listed as to why it is not used. terra explained, which is what I think you were looking for.

I've only ever seen the weight as a reason.

[cakM3]

Took My ///M out of hibernation today and drove it to work and back (54 miles) and enjoyed my very loud and improved car stereo ;)

[ZacharyMikel]

At first I thought you had some crazy negative camber! Hahaha

LOL! no.

The tire shop was a little annoyed with me. The powdercoater's didn't cover the hub rings when they sprayed the wheels.

The tire tech came up to me and he's all, "these don't fit your car?" And I was like.... "Um they fit two weeks ago??"

We brain-stormed and decided to sand the insides of the rings on the wheels. Thankfully the guys at discount tire were cool about it. I called the powder coating company after and gave them a piece of my mind. Losers. Just happy it all worked out.

Other than that, they look amazing and should hold up well. Pics to come soon


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[theothersawyer]

Discount Tire is always amazing to deal with!

[terraphantm]

Wait, where is this option: Wipers that are mid-wipe when the engine is turned off will finish wiping and park at the bottom of the windshield off


Seconded - I never noticed this in the e46 car key memory settings sheet... http://forum.e46fanatics.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=253196&d=1197935294

It's somewhere in the GM5 module. I forget what it's called, but I do have the feature enabled on my M3

[BMWCurves]

It's somewhere in the GM5 module. I forget what it's called, but I do have the feature enabled on my M3

Roger. I need to code this.

[stephenkirsh]

Discount Tire is always amazing to deal with!

I've had really bad experiences with them. Always have to go back for a rebalance a week later.

At a different location, my dad had some style 68s refinished (not by Discount Tire). They scratched 3 out of 4 when mounting new tires.

[ZacharyMikel]

I've had really bad experiences with them. Always have to go back for a rebalance a week later.

At a different location, my dad had some style 68s refinished (not by Discount Tire). They scratched 3 out of 4 when mounting new tires.

I would have lost it if they scratched my wheels today. Sorry to hear that.


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[ecrabb]

At a different location, my dad had some style 68s refinished (not by Discount Tire). They scratched 3 out of 4 when mounting new tires.

That's my nightmare. My wheels are getting refinished right now and I can't imagine getting them done only to have them gouged up again.

The powder coater is going to mount and balance my new set. I figured who better than the people who just put the brand new finish on the wheels to mount them up?

SC

[theothersawyer]

They will pay to fix it! And it probably also helps that one of my really good friends works at the one I go to, and he won't let anyone else mess with my car!

[37emeralds]

LOL! no.

The tire shop was a little annoyed with me. The powdercoater's didn't cover the hub rings when they sprayed the wheels.


It's always a quest finding the right tire shop that will deal with your annoyness and will take extra care of your coated wheels!:shift

[37emeralds]

So the swap is going really well. Took out the automatic shifter assembly! Wasn't that hard. Tomorrow, if I have time, I will remove the driver seat and change out the pedal assembly.
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[johnrando]

Good news

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[stephenkirsh]

So the swap is going really well. Took out the automatic shifter assembly! Wasn't that hard. Tomorrow, if I have time, I will remove the driver seat and change out the pedal assembly.
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Does the auto shifter use that hole in the tunnel for anything?

[Aeternalis]

She's off to the shop today 'til Thursday for...

- VANOS/DISA valve
- Oil filter housing gasket/VANOS oil line
- CCV system
- Full cooling system overhaul
- Koni FSD shocks
- Full front/rear suspension refresh+rear subframe reinforcement (poly bushings for subframe/differential)
- Short shifter installation+replacement of pretty much everything there (also the AKG Motorsports selector rod!)
- Oil pan gasket
- ///M leather steering wheel
- 12mm rear spacers
- Front strut bar install
- M3 spec rubber motor/transmission mounts
- Probably some more stuff I'm forgetting.. the car is packed to the gills with boxes right now!

Headlights are also coming off and going to my buddy Rick @ Epic Lighting in Oklahoma for the E46 RetroQuik install. :) I can't wait to see how different the car drives and feels after everything is done. This week is gonna go by so slowly lol.
Got her back from the shop this morning. It's like a totally different car now.

Pics to come later!

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[BMWCurves]

Got her back from the shop this morning. It's like a totally different car now.

Pics to come later!

Excellent.

[johnrando]

Washed it! (Which is rare these days in SoCal)

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160326/8743ff576b471094d962136df17f550e.jpg

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[Sockethead]

damn, Your car is gorgeous in that pic!

[Rovert]

Only because there's CF in the pic. [emoji12]

[Sockethead]

John, looks like your ready for the next group buy on the those splitters...

[BMWCurves]

Installed some styrofoam cones to try and minimize rear deck speaker rattle.

[iya_e46]

Just replaced the camshaft positioning sensor


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[Aeternalis]

I HAVE DEFEATED THE FAST BLINK AND BULB OUT ERROR MESSAGE ONCE AND FOR ALL

Coded out the hot check/cold check/BC message with my shiny new BMW Scanner from Tony. Yes!

Also, no pics for now as I had to do some driving through nowhereland and the front of my car is a bug massacre. :(

[az3579]

Full exterior wash and thorough interior detail.

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[Vas]

Test fitted an 18x8.5 apex arc8 on Sketchi.

[Sockethead]

how did that go?

[Sockethead]

I HAVE DEFEATED THE FAST BLINK AND BULB OUT ERROR MESSAGE ONCE AND FOR ALL

Coded out the hot check/cold check/BC message with my shiny new BMW Scanner from Tony. Yes!

Feels good to figure that out and learn some coding, eh?




Also, no pics for now as I had to do some driving through nowhereland and the front of my car is a bug massacre. :(

Kinda looks like this?

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp325/r_powell123/DSC_0147.jpg

[Vas]

how did that go?
Good. The front has plenty of clearance using a 18x8.5 wheel with a 38mm offset.

[johnrando]

Thanks guys. I have the next 2 sets of splitters ready to go. I'll let these get beat up a little more first.

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[Aeternalis]

Kinda looks like this?
http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp325/r_powell123/DSC_0147.jpg
Yep, spot on. My brand new Khoalty covers are also in a bad way. :( Lol

[Aeternalis]

Aaaand she's sprung an oil leak. :( D'oh. Back to the shop! On the plus side, these guys are awesome and meeting the driver waaay after hours to get the car on a rack.

[D1ESEL]

BMW Performance BBK and Coils are done

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1675/25784722800_0e339f138d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FhvrLd)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/FhvrLd) by Chris (https://www.flickr.com/photos/mnboarder/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1468/25965042762_47aa7c66c0_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FyrCB5)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/FyrCB5) by Chris (https://www.flickr.com/photos/mnboarder/), on Flickr

Much more to come! I still need to start a build thread.

[fw_fw]

Working on replacing the rear quarter window trim this weekend:

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d110/fw_fw/06%20330ci%20ZHP%20Coupe/fc13eb3d-e549-473e-a772-2be3220ef557_zpsndbhn8po.jpg~original (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/fw_fw/media/06%20330ci%20ZHP%20Coupe/fc13eb3d-e549-473e-a772-2be3220ef557_zpsndbhn8po.jpg.html)

[squashman702]

Think I have a misfire, car started running super rough about 3/4 of a mile from where I live and got a CEL. Shut the car off then started it again, started to run rough again. Will a normal code scanner be able to tell me if there's a misfire on an individual cylinder or will I need PAsoft to see something like that?

[Rovert]

I think it should tell you by code what it is and what cylinder. I sounds like a coilpack or overdue sparkplug replacement?

[johnrando]

Good looking brakes Chris.

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[squashman702]

I think it should tell you by code what it is and what cylinder. I sounds like a coilpack or overdue sparkplug replacement?

Thinking it's probably the coil pack(s). I did plugs ~45k or so ago- maybe less, I'd have to check my records- so they don't seem like the likely culprit. I ordered a coil pack last night just in case, figure it can't be a bad thing to have around given that I don't think they've been touched on this car.

[Sockethead]

Definitely get the codes... Could be a number of things.
Also if you don't use an OEM or equivalent plug they can cause issues. I had that problem in my car

[squashman702]

Definitely get the codes... Could be a number of things.
Also if you don't use an OEM or equivalent plug they can cause issues. I had that problem in my car

Yeah, going to pull the codes later. Scanner is at my shop and my cars never seem to break down there. I used whatever Bosch plugs were suggested when I changed them.

[Sockethead]

There is a Bosch plug, I forget which one that can cause issues. That was my problem a few years back

[KevinC]

Came home yesterday from a short business trip to find the battery in my M5 had gone tits-up. Did a history check and found it was last replaced in 2011, so after some quick research, was off to O'Reilly to pick up a SuperStart 95R Platinum AGM battery. You wouldn't believe the size & weight of this hulk - 63 lbs! Good price for AGM though at $179.95, and super-easy to replace. Unlike the E46 and other E39's, the M5 battery is in the center-rear area of the trunk, not in the right rear fender well. Now I'm ready to endure the brutal Phoenix heat. I always go AGM for that reason.

[Dr Dynamite]

Finally got this out!
Taking a break right now haha







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[san]

Finally got this out!
Taking a break right now haha







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Nice... :thumbsup
On my list of things to do...

[squashman702]

There is a Bosch plug, I forget which one that can cause issues. That was my problem a few years back

Scanner came up with two P0301 codes, misfire on cylinder one. Swapped the coil and all seems to be good- misfire is definitely cleared up. Hopefully nailed the bullseye with the first throw of parts darts.

[Sockethead]

That would be great! Always pays to read the codes, eh?

[squashman702]

That would be great! Always pays to read the codes, eh?

That or I am getting too good at recognizing a misfire . . . the advantage of having a bunch of shitty vehicles prior to owning a decent one.

[Whammy]

Looked at a house today with the g/f. The ZHP may be getting a new home.

[ZacharyMikel]

Got her back from the shop this morning. It's like a totally different car now.

Pics to come later!

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Whooo! I bet it's like a brand new ride! Very nice. What did all that run you through the shop if you don't mind me asking?

[Aeternalis]

Whooo! I bet it's like a brand new ride! Very nice. What did all that run you through the shop if you don't mind me asking?
Sent you a PM. :)

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[johnrando]

Looked at a house today with the g/f. The ZHP may be getting a new home.
Exciting. Good luck.

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[BimmerDude]

Finally got this out!
Taking a break right now haha







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Too much powa

[Johnmadd]

Looked at a house today with the g/f. The ZHP may be getting a new home.

:thumbsup

[37emeralds]

Well, so far the 5 speed swap is going great! Slow progress, but progress nonetheless! Installed the manual pedal assembly.
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Removing the drivers seat before replacing the pedal assembly makes the job so much easier because you have more room.
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Received the INPA connector in the mail! With this connector and the NCS Expert software, I will reflash the DME from auto to manual after I will be done with the swap.
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That's all for today!

[oclvframe]

Looked at a house today with the g/f. The ZHP may be getting a new home.

Dang...selling the ZHP for the downpayment?!?!?

-r

[Whammy]

Dang...selling the ZHP for the downpayment?!?!?

-r

No.

[ELCID86]

Dang...selling the ZHP for the downpayment?!?!?

-r

Sounds like all three will have a new home...

[quikryptonite]

Well, I put my amber corners back on for the state safety inspection tomorrow. It looks really funny when they are back on since I've become so used to seeing the clear corners on.

[das boots]

Well, I put my amber corners back on for the state safety inspection tomorrow. It looks really funny when they are back on since I've become so used to seeing the clear corners on.

I am so glad we do not have this state safety inspection for the Peoples Republik of Kalifornia. But our smog is so stringent for the environmental whacko republik.

[Aeternalis]

Well, I put my amber corners back on for the state safety inspection tomorrow. It looks really funny when they are back on since I've become so used to seeing the clear corners on.
I actually prefer the fit and feel of the OEM corners compared to the cheapo feeling of the DEPO corners that came with my car. It's the little things. :)

[theothersawyer]

I am so glad we do not have this state safety inspection for the Peoples Republik of Kalifornia. But our smog is so stringent for the environmental whacko republik.

I'm glad I don't have to do either! I wish I didn't live in Metro Atlanta, because then I wouldn't even need to get emissions! Which reminds me...I need to get emissions done on both cars before my birthday in a week

[Whammy]

Sounds like all three will have a new home...

Yep! I'm excited to start this next phase...

[Aeternalis]

Got my car back from the shop (again) today--no oil leak found. False alarm! :)

[stephenkirsh]

Well, I put my amber corners back on for the state safety inspection tomorrow. It looks really funny when they are back on since I've become so used to seeing the clear corners on.

Can't the bulb just blink orange, and have that be sufficient?

[Aeternalis]

Can't the bulb just blink orange, and have that be sufficient?
I'm assuming it has something to do with needing a side-facing reflective surface instead of simply a bulb housing.

[Sockethead]

At least they're easy enough to swap out :)

[Sockethead]

This is something I always wanted to try now that I have BP's old black cube...
I'm still up in the air on whether I'll keep it this way. The wife likes it a lot.

What do you guys think?


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[NoVAphotog]

This is something I always wanted to try now that I have BP's old black cube...
I'm still up in the air on whether I'll keep it this way. The wife likes it a lot.

What do you guys think?


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http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160329/bea1f9b1639ec629bced13ce18eec4c0.jpg

I like it a lot as well. Best of both worlds.

[BMWCurves]

Interesting, took me a bit to notice it's half and half. I think it works.

[Aeternalis]

This is pretty much how I bought my car, except my plate is the black "weave" looking trim from another trim level or model year. I'm not sure what happened to the original silver cube one, but it hasn't stuck out too much to me and I actually prefer the darker surround for my shifter. :)

[Sockethead]

Yea that's what I was thinking... the console should be entirely black

[az3579]

I can dig it. I've even tried to run the left side of the car with silver cube and the right side with black (since my passenger dash silver cube was broken), split down the middle with the shifter surround being silver cube. It was interesting, to say the least. :)

[theothersawyer]

I drove my ZHP for the first time in about two weeks! :D

[Johnmadd]

I like it, I think.

[D1ESEL]

Ordered Ground Controls to replace my FK's already


SOOOO excited. ARC-8's didn't clear my BBK so now I am on the fence about ordering some CH's

[az3579]

Ordered Ground Controls to replace my FK's already


SOOOO excited. ARC-8's didn't clear my BBK so now I am on the fence about ordering some CH's
Flat face ARC-8's are designed to clear BBK's. Did you have the concave ones? If so, that would explain why they didn't clear.

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[stephenkirsh]

Yea I think even the 17" arc-8 clear most BBKs

[az3579]

Yea I think even the 17" arc-8 clear most BBKs

I'll let you know soon enough...

[BMWCurves]

Yea I think even the 17" arc-8 clear most BBKs

People considering 17" ARC-8s with BBKs should contact APEX first to be certain. I asked them about that Brembo BBK another member was selling and they said it wouldn't fit.

[D1ESEL]

They were 17x9 et30. I had them from an E36 M3 when I sold it so I figured what the hell. They barely didn't clear.

After talking to az3579 about the fitment of his 18" CH's I am SOLD. I just need to figure out if I want those or CCW classics.....

[az3579]

People considering 17" ARC-8s with BBKs should contact APEX first to be certain. I asked them about that Brembo BBK another member was selling and they said it wouldn't fit.

Concave or not is a huge factor. I'll bet you the 18" non-concave version would have fit fine. What size and offset were you inquiring about?

[BMWCurves]

Concave or not is a huge factor. I'll bet you the 18" non-concave version would have fit fine. What size and offset were you inquiring about?

I was asking about the 17x8.5" ET40. Their website states that "Seventeens have clearance for up to 355mm BBKs in many applications." I inquired about these:

Front kit: 1B1.8008A 355x32 2-Piece 14"
Rear kit: 2c1.8013A 345x28 2-Piece 13.6"

Granted it's a large kit, but I'm sure they'd be fine on 18s.

[az3579]

I was asking about the 17x8.5" ET40. Their website states that "Seventeens have clearance for up to 355mm BBKs in many applications." I inquired about these:

Front kit: 1B1.8008A 355x32 2-Piece 14"
Rear kit: 2c1.8013A 345x28 2-Piece 13.6"

Granted it's a large kit, but I'm sure they'd be fine on 18s.

Oh, I see what you're saying. That's a rather large kit...

The BMW Performance calipers were huge yet they fit behind my Style 68's with a spacer, which have curved-inward spokes as well. I think the spacer requirement was 3mm (I used 12's anyway), but that was purely a fault of the spoke design and not the size of the wheel. The calipers filled the wheel, but being a 17" wheel, still accommodated the caliper. If the spokes were straighter, it would have fit.

I wonder how the Brembos compare to the BMW Performance Brembos in terms of caliper size... those were friggin' huge, so I can't imagine the non-BMW branded Brembos to be any bigger. The Perf ones utilized the stock 330i rotor sizing.

[quikryptonite]

I actually prefer the fit and feel of the OEM corners compared to the cheapo feeling of the DEPO corners that came with my car. It's the little things. :)

Mine are ULO from Germany, so they fit quite nicely. :)

http://www.ulo.de/en/product/bmw-3-series-turn-signal-light-sedan-2001-2005-e464-mu-9

[quikryptonite]

I'm assuming it has something to do with needing a side-facing reflective surface instead of simply a bulb housing.

I know some guys in law enforcement and they said the code on the state books state that you need an amber reflector in the front and red reflector in the back. My clears have a clear reflector and orange bulbs. Plus, it depends on what shop you take it to. I've been to a few places that don't care. Since I was going to a new place where I've never had my car worked on, I swapped them out to prevent any questions/delays.

I'm glad it takes about 5 minutes to swap them.

[cakM3]

Paid off my 2014 property tax for both cars. Fortunately I only had to shell out $280.46 for both cars :) Seems the ZHP only cost me $84.92 for the entire year.

With that said... why on earth would I want to buy a new $60,000 car? So I can shell out even more money in property tax? I don't think so.... I will stay with my well maintained E46's instead. Thank you BMW for designing a nice car! :thumbsup

[FungShui]

Paid off my 2014 property tax for both cars. Fortunately I only had to shell out $280.46 for both cars :) Seems the ZHP only cost me $84.92 for the entire year.

With that said... why on earth would I want to buy a new $60,000 car? So I can shell out even more money in property tax? I don't think so.... I will stay with my well maintained E46's instead. Thank you BMW for designing a nice car! :thumbsup
You have to pay property tax on your cars?

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[az3579]

You have to pay property tax on your cars?

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I pay that for just my car in CT. He's getting off easy!

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[cakM3]

You have to pay property tax on your cars?

That's the privilege we have just to live out on the East Coast.... some states pay out a lot more than others...as Botond pointed out...


Property tax on my M3 cost me $195.54 for the year....

[WOLFN8TR]

You have to pay property tax on your cars?

That's what I said. Crazy!

At least you have some very nice E46's that are paid for!! [emoji106][emoji106]

[Sockethead]

SC is like that too. Really low property taxes on your house but killer property tax on the cars.... and we have 5.
If they don't tax you one way, they'll get you on another

[das boots]

Need help on locating the thread by terraphantm on installing a directional compass rear view mirror from a E90 to a E46. Thanks.

[san]

Changed oil and oil filter... Went with shell (BMW) 5w30


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[jakksfor20]

Gator bit my car, while following our 2 Chump cars down to Daytona. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160401/f8b6d575dff0086a69e343a9654c41db.jpg


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[BMWCurves]

Need help on locating the thread by terraphantm on installing a directional compass rear view mirror from a E90 to a E46. Thanks.

I'm not sure of this particular DIY, but I used this one:

http://www.bigpatsfans.com/mirror/compass.htm

It was pretty straight forward.

[Rovert]

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[WOLFN8TR]

Bling Bling! [emoji41]

[das boots]

I'm not sure of this particular DIY, but I used this one:

http://www.bigpatsfans.com/mirror/compass.htm

It was pretty straight forward.

Thanks. Are Auto Dimming mirrors the ones with the red clown nose under the mirrors? If I read it correctly, then a compass mirror would be a plug and play as replacement?

[Sockethead]

both mirrors can have the clown nose. On manual mirrors you twist the clown nose to dim the mirror. Auto dimming mirrors will have an electric eye centered right above the clown nose and one on the back of the mirror
The mirror in my car was originally a manual mirror. I did the OEM retrofit and added the wiring harness but you can tap into one of the other existing harnesses too

[stephenkirsh]

Gator bit my car, while following our 2 Chump cars down to Daytona. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160401/f8b6d575dff0086a69e343a9654c41db.jpg


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An actual gator bite?

[fw_fw]

An actual gator bite?

I'm sure he's talking about a tread off of a truck tire......

[theothersawyer]

I don't know, he is taking about Daytona, Fl! Same thing happened to me on 285! (I see you're also in Ga!) I need to order a new cover, because I got lucky and the fog light lens didn't break! Cover sure as hell disappeared though!

[jakksfor20]

Tire tread near Valdosta


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[Rovert]

25337

Just evening out my carbon foot print within two years! The M can take a breather every once and a while.

[az3579]

I'm sure he's talking about a tread off of a truck tire......
Yeah I couldn't tell if it was his southern-ness or if he was being literal. lol

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[az3579]

25337

Just evening out my carbon foot print within two years! The M can take a breather every once and a while.
You forgot to hide the sender's name: YOU!

Nice try, buddy. :)

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[Rovert]

LOL damn. No April fools day for me.

[Johnmadd]

Yeah I couldn't tell if it was his southern-ness or if he was being literal. lol

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:foottap:shifty

[BMWCurves]

Not my car, but my sister's 330Xi: swapped out the Black Cube Trim for Silver Cube Trim.

Before:

http://i.imgur.com/faypG0u.jpg

After:

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

[ELCID86]

Ruined. ;-)

[Sockethead]

all a matter of personal taste :)
I'm glad I was able to get BP's old black cube. I'm keeping both. I'll swap out as the mood hits me. It's lucky for us it's so easy to swap

[Lublisha]

Not my car, but my sister's 330Xi: swapped out the Black Cube Trim for Silver Cube Trim.

Before:

http://i.imgur.com/faypG0u.jpg

After:

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

Got to get some of that silver cube

[Lublisha]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160402/f42ba514ddbf5f1c81d13f73a90fe701.jpg
Popped in my gloss black kidneys


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[cakM3]

Got new tires mounted and balanced on my ZHP's BBS CH rear wheels this morning. I will be mounting my summer wheels soon! ;)

Edit:
Mounting my summers while it is raining outside...taking my time to clean the studs and mounting surfaces before putting my BBS CH wheels back on....

Daniel...soon you will be seeing BMW Performance rear calipers mounted here...very soon...
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Two down....two more to go...
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[Johnmadd]

Got a 5 year alignment for the price of a 3 year alignment. Washed it and setup a detail in a couple weeks. Detail includes- hand wash and dry, clay bar, buff and wax, and a one year sealant, windows inside and out for $100.00.

[Vas]

Rtab replacement

[BMWCurves]

Washed the car. Promptly wept at all the pollen that accumulated on it while drying it.


Got a 5 year alignment for the price of a 3 year alignment. Washed it and setup a detail in a couple weeks. Detail includes- hand wash and dry, clay bar, buff and wax, and a one year sealant, windows inside and out for $100.00.

Need dis.


Rtab replacement

How'd it go?

[Vas]

Washed the car. Promptly wept at all the pollen that accumulated on it while drying it.



Need dis.



How'd it go?
Finishing up. Check out the project thread

[ELCID86]

Salvaged some after market parts off Colin's car in anticipation of it being totaled. I now have a coby leather/Alcantara wheel and new Fnn shift knob along with BAVSOUND speakers.


---
"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

[ELCID86]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160402/f54c05954eee496dc3cc9df4d4f36cd2.jpg

[Johnmadd]

That's a beautiful Wheel. :thumbsup

[fw_fw]

Finished the exterior full detail I've been wanting to do (I've been waiting the pollen to clear out some.....)

Full Foam Bath and 2 Bucket Wash
Clay bar the whole car using Griot's Detailer Spray
Polished driver's side Shadowline rain gutter with PC7424 DA with 3" orange pad and Meguiars M105
Polished the hood with 2 passes of Mequiars M105 (PC7424 DA with 6" orange pad), 1 pass on rest of car
Polished whole car with 1 pass of Meguiars M205 (PC7424 DA with 6" white pad)
Sealed whole car with Blackfire Wet Diamond Sealant
Polished all 4 wheels with Rejex Polymer Sealant

Looks like the San Diego lifestyle for it's first 10 years really agreed with the car, as the paint looks amazing for a 10 year old car. Paint has zero water spotting, just some fine hairline scratches that look like they came from a cat on the hood and trunk lid. Next time I use the m105 I should be able to get the remaining scratches out. Only parts that saw any abuse were the bumpers. The dealer I bought her from had the front one refinished, and the back one is on my list to get done. It's not bad, just doesn't compare to the condition of the rest of the car. Since she is only going to be a fair weather car for me she should be easy to preserve....

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[Johnmadd]

Beautiful!

[Vas]

Yeah that looks good

[theothersawyer]

Looks great! I'm getting ready to do something similar! I have to clean the garage first though!

[Rovert]

25342

Finally made time to clean OEM suspension. Feels good to store clean parts.

[fw_fw]

Beautiful!


Yeah that looks good


Looks great! I'm getting ready to do something similar! I have to clean the garage first though!

Thanks guys!!

[danewilson77]

25342

Finally made time to clean OEM suspension. Feels good to store clean parts.
Good deal Trevor.

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[rkneeshaw]

I don't know how often they outright fail, but the synchros, especially in second, are a little weak. Pretty easy to bind second gear if you shift fast. The 5-speeds might be stronger, but perhaps more importantly, they are more easily rebuilt. And they weigh less. Both important for a track car.

For a street driven car, I'd probably argue the 6-speed is more reliable since these boxes never get the 5th gear lean and such problems.

That makes sense to me. I had a B&M short throw shifter that would grind going into 2nd when I shifted fast. I went back to OEM short shift kit and I don't have that problem anymore. But, it speaks to the problem.

Also, I can't see a track car using 6th gear probably ever.

I love the 6-speed for my street car though, my RPM's would be too high on the freeway even with the stock 3.07 ratio.

[BADCLOWN]

Drove the car back from winter storage in OHio this afternoon, felt soooo good to be back in it. Spanked her good on the highway and she took it like a champ

Spring parts install to commence soon!

[rkneeshaw]

Hey whats this property tax on cars business? Is that like the "registration fee" we have here in Michigan? Our "registration fee" is about $200 for the BMW, $130 or so for my F150, etc. and is charged annually on the drivers birthday.

Hope you guys aren't getting stiffed with a property tax on the car AND a registration fee....?

[rkneeshaw]

btw, I love this thread

[danewilson77]

Hey whats this property tax on cars business? Is that like the "registration fee" we have here in Michigan? Our "registration fee" is about $200 for the BMW, $130 or so for my F150, etc. and is charged annually on the drivers birthday.

Hope you guys aren't getting stiffed with a property tax on the car AND a registration fee....?
In VA, you pay property tax, registration, and an annual safety inspection fee every year. And tax on the vehicle when purchased. I live in Ohio now.

Not sure who you're referring to though.

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[fredo]

I paid $75.50 for the ZHP registration today. I paid around $20 three weeks ago for safety inspection.

[ELCID86]

Ruined two wheels and possibly tires. What a weekend...

[BMWCurves]

Ruined two wheels and possibly tires. What a weekend...

?

[ELCID86]

?

So after installing new front brakes on my car I went to bed them and get a couple of things from Colin's car that was most likely totaled on Friday. On the way home I hit this (taken from a point of view past the offending hole). Rim is split all the way around.

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Destroyed my rear wheel.

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I put on the spare and went to put air in it at a convenience store. When I start to fill the back, I hear this loud hissing. I think it's the air hose until I look at the front wheel getting lower...front rim is bent too.

Colin brought the jack to me and I send him to fetch the spare out of his car that's only a few miles away... Ugh.

Nice guy whose yard I ended up in in order to get off the road says it happens several time per week...

[BMWCurves]

Damn, that's rough! Sorry to hear, Shawn. Is the front wheel repairable or no?

[ELCID86]

Damn, that's rough! Sorry to hear, Shawn. Is the front wheel repairable or no?

Thanks. I'd say not. I'm not sure about the tires either. Both have a gouge in them.

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[3ZHP]

You're not having a good week. Hoping things get better for you and Colin.


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[ELCID86]

Thanks Guy. At least we are both ok. Metal and rubber can be fixed/replaced.

[Sockethead]

Holy shit! Damn that sucks. That front one looks borderline for reparable.
File a complaint. When that happened to me in Jersey they at least paid my deductible...

[ELCID86]

Holy shit! Damn that sucks. That front one looks borderline for reparable.
File a complaint. When that happened to me in Jersey they at least paid my deductible...

Yeah I plan to write VDOT but not sure it will do any good. (And I'm sure my rates will go up if I claim this one and Colin's and Nolan's...

[fw_fw]

Damn Shawn, you got all the luck this last week.

Well, maybe someone nearby is parting out a ZHP that you could get some wheels off of.....oh wait.....:ducking

[az3579]

Hey whats this property tax on cars business? Is that like the "registration fee" we have here in Michigan? Our "registration fee" is about $200 for the BMW, $130 or so for my F150, etc. and is charged annually on the drivers birthday.

Hope you guys aren't getting stiffed with a property tax on the car AND a registration fee....?

CT is an expensive state to live in. I pay:

Motor Vehicle Tax every year, split up into 2 payments - last year's taxes (paid this year) was about $277 or half that for 6 months.
-- It doesn't help that I live in one of the more expensive cities in the state, at about 42 mil rate... Hartford, the capital, is over 70 for mil rate!!!
Registration is $85 every 2 years
Emissions is $20 every 2 years, due right before renewing registration
Insurance is about $150 a month

All for a car that is worth less than $5000.


I did the math the other day for if I was to buy my dream car, an F80 M3. Calculated at about $75,000 value, I would be paying over 2 grand a year in taxes. Unreal...



EDIT: Holy crap, didn't realize there were that many posts since the one I quoted... missed a whole page. Oops.

[cakM3]

Damn Shawn, sorry to see you guys go thru this. Like you said, at least you guys are okay...

[brettbimmer]

What is going on in VA this past week? Ugh, sorry Shawn & Colin. :-/ Hope you have the best possible outcomes.

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[Sockethead]

Shawn I never filed a claim. They requested a written estimate of repairs and a copy of my insurance declaration so they could see my deductible.. That was it

[ELCID86]

Shawn I never filed a claim. They requested a written estimate of repairs and a copy of my insurance declaration so they could see my deductible.. That was it

Thanks Rob. Worth a shot.

[fredo]

This sucks big time. Two wheels and two tires gone. Man !

[theothersawyer]

Tough luck! :( sorry to hear about all this stuff going on!

[danewilson77]

Damn Shawn.

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[Dr Dynamite]

The city should pay for that, they have to. Sorry man, at least you're ok

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[09mageec]

The crack is protruding into the road, beyond the white line!!! That is nobody's fault but the ones who own that road...

If that isn't fully covered..... :gun1

[slater]

that sucks, shawn! i agree with the others, the road owner should cover that.

as for the tires (the wheels are toast, obviously) - are they torn all the way through? i'd still likely replace them.

[az3579]

As a last minute opportunity, I went to Tire Rack to pick up my new daily set of tires. At the last second, my friend said he wanted to come too. Little did I know, about halfway into the trip he mentioned the tires we're picking up...

So I went to Tire Rack expecting to pick up 4 tires and instead ended up picking 8. I cannot believe we fit 8 tires in the car along with all the other crap I have in the car!

In the car, I managed to fit:

Qty4 255/35-18 PSS
Qty4 245/40-17 S-04 (my friend's tires)
My jelly donut spare
My big ass backpack
My friend's small ass backpack
Two torque wrenches
Tire pressure gauge and pump
My toolbox

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[stephenkirsh]

No photo?!

[cakM3]

As a last minute opportunity, I went to Tire Rack to pick up my new daily set of tires. At the last second, my friend said he wanted to come too. Little did I know, about halfway into the trip he mentioned the tires we're picking up...

So I went to Tire Rack expecting to pick up 4 tires and instead ended up picking 8. I cannot believe we fit 8 tires in the car along with all the other crap I have in the car!

In the car, I managed to fit:

Qty4 255/35-18 PSS
Qty4 245/40-17 S-04 (my friend's tires)
My jelly donut spare
My big ass backpack
My friend's small ass backpack
Two torque wrenches
Tire pressure gauge and pump
My toolbox

Very nice Botond!!! Thanks for the text my friend!!! Looks like you're gonna really enjoy those tires! :thumbsup

[theothersawyer]

Impressive!

[ELCID86]

I wouldn't have believed they'd all fit! Nice packing.

[BMWCurves]

No photo?!

+1

[az3579]

No photo?!


+1

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160407/080c9242e4bcd1e8f340482a46326f22.jpg

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There's one not pictured; it sits in the spare tire well, hence why the jelly donut is up top.



I wouldn't have believed they'd all fit! Nice packing.
I didn't either. When my friend told me he had planned to bring back his tires as well my first thought was "we're effed". lol

I thought he had picked his up yesterday and that he just wanted to come for the ride...

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[ELCID86]

Should have opened the sun roof ! Nice.

[Karl Lazlo]

Wow! Next set I order, I will ask you for a ride. I only need a pair of PSS for the M3, so... Road trip?

[Karl Lazlo]

And for what I did for my car today...

My one, yes one, Bilstein HD Left Front strut arrived today.

[az3579]

Wow! Next set I order, I will ask you for a ride. I only need a pair of PSS for the M3, so... Road trip?

Perhaps when I pick up my set of RE-71R's come May? Or whenever the hell Bridgestone decides to make them available again.

[Rovert]

Damn!!!!! You're quite the Tetris stacker!! Time to make a new mobile game. Tires in the car!

[Jconlin16]

Replaced my trunk lid grip strip and installed ziza led license plate lights. Also, took my car for a drive with the freshly wrapped wheel from Coby after swapping it in lastnight. Feels so gewd.

[BADCLOWN]

Backpack placement is clutch

[ryankokesh]

I support that. Looks good.


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[jakksfor20]

I had to cut the A/C belt off after stopping an hour from home after diving 7 hours. Made awful noise which clued me in. Guess I'll be replacing both belts tomorrow. This is the 323, so yes I'm not overly concerned with the threads being covered on the mech fan portion. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160408/312b90d893ed7c5f886de20bd40f3389.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160408/5b8a6ee91ee22b6d51f8d996f45f4b97.jpg


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[ELCID86]

Yikes. I think Vas (mom) just had similar.

[slater]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160407/080c9242e4bcd1e8f340482a46326f22.jpg


first off; congrats on the new PSS! you'll love them. and you're going to need to figure out how not to rub like crazy in the rear, as the 255 PSS are W I D E (tread block is 10.2" wide!). you'll need over -2.0º camber in the rear.

secondly; you actually could've packed it more efficiently. ;)

[az3579]

first off; congrats on the new PSS! you'll love them. and you're going to need to figure out how not to rub like crazy in the rear, as the 255 PSS are W I D E (tread block is 10.2" wide!). you'll need over -2.0º camber in the rear.

The specs are darn near identical to the 255/40-17 RE-11's I ran at the track.

RE-11, 255/40-17:
Section width: 10.2"
Tread width: 9.4"

PSS, 255/35-18:
Section width: 10.2"
Tread width: 9.5"

They're pretty much identical in size. I shouldn't have any rubbing issues. :thumbsup



secondly; you actually could've packed it more efficiently. ;)

I sure am curious about what you'd propose. We really had to rack our brains to even get this configuration to fit... must've tried at least 5 different ways and always ran into an issue. :dunno

[fredo]

Drove the ZHP to San Marcos TX yesterday. I had dinner with Guy (3ZHPGUY) and his wife. What a nice couple ! I had a great time. The next ZHP Family Reunion is in good hands. :thumbup

[slater]

The specs are darn near identical to the 255/40-17 RE-11's I ran at the track.

RE-11, 255/40-17:
Section width: 10.2"
Tread width: 9.4"

PSS, 255/35-18:
Section width: 10.2"
Tread width: 9.5"

They're pretty much identical in size. I shouldn't have any rubbing issues. :thumbsup



I sure am curious about what you'd propose. We really had to rack our brains to even get this configuration to fit... must've tried at least 5 different ways and always ran into an issue. :dunno

yes, but your BBS wheels have a lower offset, right?

for the tires, you can stack 3 on each side of the rear seat (the seat back must be up to do this), and 2 in the trunk. the leaves plenty of room for front passengers.

[az3579]

yes, but your BBS wheels have a lower offset, right?

True... guess we'll just have to see.



for the tires, you can stack 3 on each side of the rear seat (the seat back must be up to do this), and 2 in the trunk. the leaves plenty of room for front passengers.

Already tried that... just couldn't get it to work. :(
Tires were too big...

I had to sit pretty far forward and straight up, too... it was a bit uncomfortable on the 1.5 hr drive back home. Needless to say, I don't ever plan on taking 8 tires in my car again, though to be fair, I didn't plan on it this time either. :dunno

[LivesNearCostco]

Tried reading codes in my ZHP with my new (used) Peake R5 FCX3 with 20-to-16-pin adapter. Good news, no codes! Bad news, no codes (not really bad, but nothing for me to tinker with now beyond my usual maintenance list). I did manage to accidentally reset the maintenance interval back to 15,000+ miles.

The ZHP has been throwing the occasional SRS/airbag light so I need to go try reading the SRS codes with my Peake SRS reader to see if there is anything.

And go try reading my E36 with this regular Peake to see if there are any codes there.

[cakM3]

Purchased brand new ///M carpet mats for my ///M today.


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[rkneeshaw]

In VA, you pay property tax, registration, and an annual safety inspection fee every year. And tax on the vehicle when purchased. I live in Ohio now.

Not sure who you're referring to though.

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Dang! I now feel lucky. In Michigan we pay an annual registration fee, and sales tax when you buy the vehicle. That's it. Oh, and car insurance.

[rkneeshaw]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160407/080c9242e4bcd1e8f340482a46326f22.jpg


God, fresh rubber like that makes me so horny

[rkneeshaw]

Purchased brand new ///M carpet mats for my ///M today.


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Nice, I need to do this too

[rkneeshaw]

I drove my car today, giggle giggle

Back in the garage now for the next snow storm :mad

[BADCLOWN]

I need M mats for the ZHP

[Rovert]

I drove my car today, giggle giggle

Back in the garage now for the next snow storm :mad

Snow????!!!

I used the leaf blower to remove all the pollen off the car from the flowers all blooming in our 70 degrees sunny weather. LOL

[cakM3]

I need M mats for the ZHP

Transferring my old ///M3 mats from the ///M into my ZHP today Jacob ;) :thumbsup Putting the brand new ///M3 mats into the ///M :)

[egiles14]

This is more of what I have done in the past week...

1. Replaced Vanos seals, valve cover gasket and spark plugs. VERY noticeable performance increase due to very worn Vanos seals.

2. Replaced RTAB's with standard Lemforder E46 parts. Even with 129k miles, twisting of the original RTAB's showed very little wear.

3. Replaced rear shocks with Bilstein B4 Tourings valved for sport suspension. Also new Lemforder rear shock mounts and new gaskets. Although the factory shocks were toast, the original RSM's showed basically no wear or cracking. This car has lead a pretty pampered, easy life and it shows by how little bushing wear there is.

4. Installed a new Eonon GA5150F head unit and factory HVAC relocation kit. This is one of the few non-maintenance items I have purchased for the car, and I was really on the fence about it for a while due to some of the issues people have had. However, so far I am very pleased and impressed with the head unit. It sounds excellent, and I love the functionality it offers. It's not perfect, but what it offers for $329 shipped (the price I paid on eBay) it cannot be beat. I still have to finish running some of the wires (GPS antenna, Bluetooth microphone, USB dongle) and hopefully I can get that done this weekend.
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[rcwells]

...huh huh....you said DONGLE....huh huh

[BMWCurves]

Good stuff, egiles. Interested to hear your long term thoughts on the unit.

[ELCID86]

Installed the last BAVSOUND speaker from Colin's car into mine. Somehow we lost a connection adapter for the rear door tweeter. I emailed BAVSOUND and they mailed me both kinds at no charge. Great customer service.

[BMWCurves]

Installed the last BAVSOUND speaker from Colin's car into mine. Somehow we lost a connection adapter for the rear door tweeter. I emailed BAVSOUND and they mailed me both kinds at no charge. Great customer service.

Nice. What do you think of the sound difference?