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

[ELCID86]

Nice. What do you think of the sound difference?

Improvement but not phenomenal. Need to listen some more and maybe do a side-by-side (dunno why we didn't do it before his car got gone).

[cakM3]

Installed X5 LED fogs on my M3 today
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[Rovert]

Oooo can you show us how you did it in another thread and what the beam looks like against a wall compared to headlights?

[cakM3]

Oooo can you show us how you did it in another thread and what the beam looks like against a wall compared to headlights?

Trevor, I will update evening shots tonight. They will be preliminary shots so I will have an idea what adjustments I will need to make but I'm expecting to have a decent beam pattern with these LED fogs...

Look at my project thread for updates [emoji1360][emoji41]

[ChristopherL]

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

Tires have been swapped
Got an error for lean running on both banks - remove MAF, found small debris in the screen, cleaned it out.
Also replaced intake elbow, cleared faults, and have not returned.
Installed the Soundplicity III unit
Replaced A-pillars with new OE covers
Installed new ZHP shift knob
Aligned headlights
Replaced "Xenon" colored fog lights with standard bulbs
Removed cowl assembly and removed wiper motor/linkage assembly to install new OE assembly

Waiting on replacement ZKW bowls from Clemsone46 when they become available.
Then maybe it will get an Epic Motorsports ECU Flash

I've put about 1200 miles on it now, and enjoying it very much!

-Chris

[fw_fw]

Replaced the rear C-Pillars with some brand new ones, apparently my glue job wasn't good enough that I did a month ago......

[BMWCurves]

Replaced spark plugs, wiper blades, cabin air filter, and three missing jack pads on my sister's 330Xi.


Replaced the rear C-Pillars with some brand new ones, apparently my glue job wasn't good enough that I did a month ago......

That's unfortunate your DIY didn't work, but the new ones will be good for years!

[fw_fw]

That's unfortunate your DIY didn't work, but the new ones will be good for years!

Yeah, but the good news is I can now swap them out in 4 minutes flat.....practice makes perfect!!

[Rovert]

If you were to DIY those pillars again, what would you have done differently?

[fw_fw]

If you were to DIY those pillars again, what would you have done differently?

Two things that may have contributed to them coming loose again, but not 100% sure:

1) Not enough glue. I used that Aleene's Tacky Spray and may not have used enough. Saw some others used it in bottle form and spread that with a wooden popsicle stick or use the 3m #77 adhesive

2) After I had the fabric reglued the fabric was not uniformly black. I spray painted the fabric with some SEM Black Trim paint and it looked great. However the solvents in that paint may have loosened the tacky glue.

If I were to do it again: new fabric and the 3M spray glue. 99.9% of the stuff 3M makes is the awesome....I was going to go that route, but FCP Euro had a special on the rear pillars that made buying new a no-brainer: $45.11 each

[D1ESEL]

Took out my crappy FK's and put in a Ground Control complete system. Holy crap it is nice

Added pictures

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[az3579]

If I were to do it again: new fabric and the 3M spray glue. 99.9% of the stuff 3M makes is the awesome....I was going to go that route, but FCP Euro had a special on the rear pillars that made buying new a no-brainer: $45.11 each

FCP would be my only stop. If they ever come loose again, you get a free replacement.



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[fw_fw]

FCP would be my only stop. If they ever come loose again, you get a free replacement.



Yep, that's the bonus, plus they were even cheaper than Fischer by $16 each!

[san]

Replaced transmission mounts


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[Sockethead]

Tires have been swapped
Got an error for lean running on both banks - remove MAF, found small debris in the screen, cleaned it out.
Also replaced intake elbow, cleared faults, and have not returned.
Installed the Soundplicity III unit
Replaced A-pillars with new OE covers
Installed new ZHP shift knob
Aligned headlights
Replaced "Xenon" colored fog lights with standard bulbs
Removed cowl assembly and removed wiper motor/linkage assembly to install new OE assembly

Waiting on replacement ZKW bowls from Clemsone46 when they become available.
Then maybe it will get an Epic Motorsports ECU Flash

I've put about 1200 miles on it now, and enjoying it very much!

-Chris

That's a lot of good stuff! I had the tire shop mix up my wheels too. It was a real PITA

[BMWCurves]

Finished up installing Koni Sport (yellow) shocks in the rear of my sister's 330Xi with Rogue Engineering rear shock mounts (RSMs).


Replaced transmission mounts

Trade them out for M3 mounts? How do you like them?

[danewilson77]

Took out my crappy FK's and put in a Ground Control complete system. Holy crap it is nice

Added pictures

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Good work.

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[Karl Lazlo]

Replaced blown left front strut. I'm happy now.

[LivesNearCostco]

OK the E36 M3 has cods around the pre-cat O2 sensor for cyl 1-3 and the secondary air pump flow is too low on both banks. And a "vehicle speed sensor not present" code. Don't know how old any of these codes are so will clear them and see which ones come back. The specific Peake codes were (all from table 11): E5, F5, F6, D6. The car barely passed smog when I bought it and I assumed the cats were old, but a bad O2 sensor could do it. (I assume a bad secondary air pump does not matter when the car is warm.)

Good news is the Peake R5/SRS does work on my 2003 ZHP with the adapter. (I think Dane and others had reported using this successfully.) The 2 stored SRS codes are both from table 04 and are 70 (seat occupancy sensor) and 50 (supply voltage). I will search other SRS light threads here for answers. My seat occupancy sensor was replaced almost 6 years ago.

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.

[BADCLOWN]

Diesel: sell my your BMWP brakes haha

[san]

Trade them out for M3 mounts? How do you like them?
Yup, went with m3 mounts... The difference is noticeable, I felt a lot more vibrations while driving but I think the gear shifting is a little better... So I think it's better in terms of performance but worse in terms of NVH...

[az3579]

Diesel: sell my your BMWP brakes haha

Weren't you buying that Brembo kit for sale on here?

[BADCLOWN]

I was, it sold locally before me and the seller could get a deal done.

[ELCID86]

Yup, went with m3 mounts... The difference is noticeable, I felt a lot more vibrations while driving but I think the gear shifting is a little better... So I think it's better in terms of performance but worse in terms of NVH...

Good job.

[D1ESEL]

Diesel: sell my your BMWP brakes haha

https://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330i-M54_3.0L/Braking/Performance/Front/ES2215444/

There you go.

[BADCLOWN]

I know ecs sells the kit, I've been trying to buy just the calipers and mounting hardware used for months

[BMWCurves]

Removed the cooling system on my sister's 330Xi. Replaced the three idler/tensioner pulleys and belts. Installed new thermostat, water pump, and water pump pulley.

[330i ZHP]

On the black tii, finally installed tunnel carpet. Passenger seat. Newer door brakes/stops. Both of the old style units were broken. Passenger door card, vapor barrier and hardware reinstalled etc. Interior coming along. Finally fixed that shifter being broken. Now to start cleaning up trim and details

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[D1ESEL]

Cleaned up the car before it goes to paint tomorrow night then Jeff (Jconlin) came over so we pulled off my rear trunk handle to change it out with a new OEM one and pulled off my Alcantara wheel to send out to Colby Wheel!

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[Vas]

What kind of paintwork?

[D1ESEL]

What kind of paintwork?

Rear quarter rust repair (minor but I want it handled), rear bumper respray, hood, both front fenders and front bumper.

I want this car as close to new as possible :)

[Vas]

Nice.

[Jconlin16]

Rear quarter rust repair (minor but I want it handled), rear bumper respray, hood, both front fenders and front bumper.

I want this car as close to new as possible :)

Can't wait to see it when it's all done!

[BADCLOWN]

Taking the car tonight to a gent my Indy recommended highly to get an estimate on a rear fender roll

[stephenkirsh]

OK the E36 M3 has cods around the pre-cat O2 sensor for cyl 1-3 and the secondary air pump flow is too low on both banks. And a "vehicle speed sensor not present" code. Don't know how old any of these codes are so will clear them and see which ones come back. The specific Peake codes were (all from table 11): E5, F5, F6, D6. The car barely passed smog when I bought it and I assumed the cats were old, but a bad O2 sensor could do it. (I assume a bad secondary air pump does not matter when the car is warm.)

Good news is the Peake R5/SRS does work on my 2003 ZHP with the adapter. (I think Dane and others had reported using this successfully.) The 2 stored SRS codes are both from table 04 and are 70 (seat occupancy sensor) and 50 (supply voltage). I will search other SRS light threads here for answers. My seat occupancy sensor was replaced almost 6 years ago.

He's alive!

[Johnmadd]

Taking the car tonight to a gent my Indy recommended highly to get an estimate on a rear fender roll

Just borrow the mafia roller :)

[BADCLOWN]

Don't even remotely trust myself and I'm a perfectionist when it comes to having things just right

[Johnmadd]

I understand, I would be nervous... but I've seen it done by Dane's kids that were at the time not even 18, now I'm in a hole when it comes time for me to have rolled fenders lol.

[cakM3]

Don't even remotely trust myself and I'm a perfectionist when it comes to having things just right

I can see this by the pic of your E30 in your sig....

[rguti153]

Here in Houston we have this guy that charges $140 for all four sides .

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[ELCID86]

Removed my "loaner" rear style 135/PSS and reinstalled my rear winter wheels for a few more days. Going to swap Colin's 135s on Wednesday for a set of used wheels I picked up last week. After I see his I'll make the call on keeping them (perhaps getting them refinished) or mounting the new Apex ps-7 I bought (and am having a hard time justifying).

[ELCID86]

Taking the car tonight to a gent my Indy recommended highly to get an estimate on a rear fender roll

I have the family roller if you want it let me know.

[Dual]

27mm M3 swaybar installed and CDV deleted yesterday. Mechanic repositioned some hoses for clearance with the new bar. With bleed- $90


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[09mageec]

27mm M3 swaybar installed and CDV deleted yesterday. Mechanic repositioned some hoses for clearance with the new bar. With bleed- $90

niceeee, let me know if you notice any difference in body roll!

[slater]

27mm M3 swaybar installed and CDV deleted yesterday. Mechanic repositioned some hoses for clearance with the new bar. With bleed- $90


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not to be picky, but it's a 26mm bar (if it's an OEM M3 bar). ;)

[Vas]

I thought the M3 front bar was plug and play without having to do any work to make it fit.

[Dual]

not to be picky, but it's a 26mm bar (if it's an OEM M3 bar). http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.pngAFAIK it's 27mm. I bought it used on eBay (like new) and we measured it upon receipt.

[Dual]

I thought the M3 front bar was plug and play without having to do any work to make it fit.
That's what I thought as well. I wasn't there when the work was done but I really doubt my mechanic was padding the job. Not sure what to make about that.

[slater]

I thought the M3 front bar was plug and play without having to do any work to make it fit.

it is. you need the correct size bushings for it, but otherwise it bolts up fine.



AFAIK it's 27mm. I bought it used on eBay (like new) and we measured it upon receipt.

weird. i wonder if the 'vert had a bigger bar? mine measured 26.4mm if i remember correctly.

[Whammy]

I've been meaning to ask this question to the group.....

Has anyone has their keys short out / act funky? I've noticing some weird issues when I unlock the car with one of them. I know it is not the memory seat module as I've replaced that and it didn't resolve the problem.

[theothersawyer]

Weird issues like what?

[Sockethead]

The door actuators can malfunction, causing some pretty weird stuff but a better description would help....

[cakM3]

I've been meaning to ask this question to the group.....

Has anyone has their keys short out / act funky? I've noticing some weird issues when I unlock the car with one of them. I know it is not the memory seat module as I've replaced that and it didn't resolve the problem.

Battery inside your key may be going out...something to consider. Maybe it is not keeping a full charge causing it to act funny...my ZHP's keys were operating intermittenly until they finally quit.


What did I do for my BMW today? Well..... I drove my M3 to work this morning and had a wonderful driving experience as I was taking a nice drive into Newport. What a beautiful morning and drive!!!!

[Dr Dynamite]

I've been meaning to ask this question to the group.....

Has anyone has their keys short out / act funky? I've noticing some weird issues when I unlock the car with one of them. I know it is not the memory seat module as I've replaced that and it didn't resolve the problem.
Is it like the GM5 module is going out symptoms?

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[Dr Dynamite]

it is. you need the correct size bushings for it, but otherwise it bolts up fine.




weird. i wonder if the 'vert had a bigger bar? mine measured 26.4mm if i remember correctly.
The M3 vert is a 27mm bar... I have one ready for install today hopefully if I can get it on in time to pick up my daughter from school

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[D1ESEL]

I'm just sitting here trying to buy another ZHP while mine is at the bodyshop.

[09mageec]

I'm just sitting here trying to buy another ZHP while mine is at the bodyshop.

Hahaha, I feel you on this one..:rofl

[Damian]

New hydraulic tensioner and idler pulley installed. Just picked up tensioner pulley as I noticed it was gone too. Ordering Z4M FCAB since alignment showed my AKG poly bushings are shot. Only 30k miles on them, weird.

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[BMWCurves]

New hydraulic tensioner and idler pulley installed. Just picked up tensioner pulley as I noticed it was gone too. Ordering Z4M FCAB since alignment showed my AKG poly bushings are shot. Only 30k miles on them, weird.

I think someone else had AKG poly FCABs that were toast after 20-30k miles. Maybe Ssparrow?

I really like the Z4M FCABs in my car.

[stephenkirsh]

So much for poly bushings lasting forever...

[Ssparrow]

I think someone else had AKG poly FCABs that were toast after 20-30k miles. Maybe Ssparrow?

I really like the Z4M FCABs in my car.

I had meyle HD FCABs which were shot after only 15k ish.

Replaced them with z4m FCABs and they are wonderful!

[09mageec]

So I finally got to DIY my auxiliary input! Broke the clip for the wiring harness behind the deck, was a pain in the a** to get off, but it'll work until I can get to BMW this weekend.

A quick wash too.
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[das boots]

I had meyle HD FCABs which were shot after only 15k ish.

Replaced them with z4m FCABs and they are wonderful!

Do you have the P/Ns available?

[Ssparrow]

Do you have the P/Ns available?

Yup! Here ya go

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Right - 31107836863

[ELCID86]

Pulled Colin's 135s and installed a replacement set of wheels to satisfy the insurance company.

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Turns out his front tires were in really bad shape. (Rears are new).

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Rip chord on one...

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[cakM3]

I took my M3 out for a ride and gave her much needed TLC....


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[BMWCurves]

Are they still not budging on payout amount, Shawn?

[Damian]

So much for poly bushings lasting forever...
My thoughts exactly. Indy said the was lots of play. So much for alignment...

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[Jconlin16]

My thoughts exactly. Indy said the was lots of play. So much for alignment...

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Uh oh... I just installed AKG poly's after my Meyle HD's went kaput in 12k miles.

[Whammy]

Weird issues like what?

The mirror position on the right side door is never correct. I have to use the seat buttons to enforce the memory position.

Edit: I should note if I use my other key I do not have any issues.


The door actuators can malfunction, causing some pretty weird stuff but a better description would help....

See above.


Battery inside your key may be going out...something to consider. Maybe it is not keeping a full charge causing it to act funny...my ZHP's keys were operating intermittenly until they finally quit.


What did I do for my BMW today? Well..... I drove my M3 to work this morning and had a wonderful driving experience as I was taking a nice drive into Newport. What a beautiful morning and drive!!!!

That is what I am wondering since I saw your post....hence my question...

Sounds like fun!! :D


Is it like the GM5 module is going out symptoms?

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I've never heard of this....doing some research now.

[ELCID86]

Are they still not budging on payout amount, Shawn?

I got them up another $600 today when they allowed the car to be in "very good" condition for the various components. Now at $9100. One last hope in the next few days when the get another read on what the ZHP "comps" really are (right now they allow $400 for it).

[BCS_ZHP]

I got them up another $600 today when they allowed the car to be in "very good" condition for the various components. Now at $9100. One last hope in the next few days when the get another read on what the ZHP "comps" really are (right now they allow $400 for it).

Point them toward that new EAG ad, albeit with a lot less miles maybe it'll scare them into settling closer to what you want.

[az3579]

I had meyle HD FCABs which were shot after only 15k ish.

Replaced them with z4m FCABs and they are wonderful!
Meyle makes garbage bushings. At one point they were good, but now, the turd in the toilet does a better job.

I had Meyle HD control arms AND bushings in at one point... Both CABs were busted and a ball joint on one of the control arms was trashed after not even 30k miles.

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[BADCLOWN]

Washed the car for the first time since pulling it out of storage, promptly put it back in the garage under the car cover.

[terraphantm]

Meyle makes garbage bushings. At one point they were good, but now, the turd in the toilet does a better job.

I had Meyle HD control arms AND bushings in at one point... Both CABs were busted and a ball joint on one of the control arms was trashed after not even 30k miles.

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Hmm, I was having a hard time whether to go Meyle or Lemforder for the control arms. Glad I went and spent the extra $100 for lemforder. Going to be running Z4M bushings too

[TigerTater]

Left her on the side of the interstate. Cooling system grenaded...[emoji26]. Low coolant light came on...pulled out my OBDii reader and coolant was at 105...by the time I got to a safe spot to stop it hit 120! Engine was off...checked under the hood and looks to be either the upper radiator hose or expansion tank took a [emoji90]. Luckily my dad was 10 min behind me to give me a ride to work. Getting her towed home where I will further evaluate the source. It all happened so quick. Just refreshed cooling system less than 30k ago. Sigh...I know it's a 11 year old car and these things happen, but feeling deflated this morning...as well as my wife expressing her question of the cars overall reliability...

[das boots]

Left her on the side of the interstate. Cooling system grenaded...[emoji26]....as well as my wife expressing her question of the cars overall reliability...

+1. My wife also does the same to me. She keeps on hounding me on why I continue to purchase and work on old cars.......

[san]

Left her on the side of the interstate. Cooling system grenaded...[emoji26]. Low coolant light came on...pulled out my OBDii reader and coolant was at 105...by the time I got to a safe spot to stop it hit 120! Engine was off...checked under the hood and looks to be either the upper radiator hose or expansion tank took a [emoji90]. Luckily my dad was 10 min behind me to give me a ride to work. Getting her towed home where I will further evaluate the source. It all happened so quick. Just refreshed cooling system less than 30k ago. Sigh...I know it's a 11 year old car and these things happen, but feeling deflated this morning...as well as my wife expressing her question of the cars overall reliability...

Hope there is no damage!

Just 30k miles?? How many years ago was this?? And did you go with BMW parts or aftermarket?

[Sockethead]

120 isn't very hot.... nothing to worry about there

[Rovert]

That's got to be something else. My 330 ET blew up once long ago, but I was still able to limp my car home without temps even going up from normal. I even lost HVAC heat half way through the ordeal which is when I really watched for engine temps since the coolant level was below the thermostat.

[TigerTater]

Hope there is no damage!

Just 30k miles?? How many years ago was this?? And did you go with BMW parts or aftermarket?

ECS stage 1 kit. Installed March 2014. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160414/2cfcfb6a994b49a3614d21b467344f76.jpg
Will be going OE BMW on the new parts.


120 isn't very hot.... nothing to worry about there

I think that's hot! The needle was moving past the 2 o'clock position. Before that I had never seen higher than 98.

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[Vas]

That is the exact same kit I removed from my wife's zhp. It also roughly lasted 30k. This ECS Tuning kit is crap.

The upper hose imploded and was about to burst. The expansion tank was on the verge of cracking and the cap was leaking.

Go with an OE kit from Tischer BMW.

[az3579]

Cooling system parts is one thing I don't mess around with. I kept trying to justify buying aftermarket for certain parts but... too many components are ones that would leave me stranded, so I had to go OEM (same parts as OE just without a BMW logo). I saved a ton of money going this route, but still ended up paying way more than aftermarket parts. It was a happy medium, I suppose.

[Sockethead]

Was that 120° Celcius? If so then yea, that really hot about 248° Fahrenheit

[UdubBadger]

Call Evan and get the OEMG hookup from Tischer. Tell him the Badger sent ya. ;)


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[BADCLOWN]

VW has a saying: VWs love real VW parts. Same goes for BMW in certain applications. OEM all the way for cooling

[das boots]

Call Evan and get the OEMG hookup from Tischer. Tell him the Badger sent ya. ;)


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+1. I get my parts from them. Great for them and they respond to my email inquiries. getbmwparts.com.

[Aeternalis]

Installing white Weisslicht LED bulbs in the front turn signals and rear brake lights when I get home. :)

[Dr Dynamite]

Installed the m3 vert front sway bar today

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[slater]

Left her on the side of the interstate. Cooling system grenaded...[emoji26]. Low coolant light came on...pulled out my OBDii reader and coolant was at 105...by the time I got to a safe spot to stop it hit 120! Engine was off...checked under the hood and looks to be either the upper radiator hose or expansion tank took a [emoji90]. Luckily my dad was 10 min behind me to give me a ride to work. Getting her towed home where I will further evaluate the source. It all happened so quick. Just refreshed cooling system less than 30k ago. Sigh...I know it's a 11 year old car and these things happen, but feeling deflated this morning...as well as my wife expressing her question of the cars overall reliability...

sorry to hear, man... my ZHP came home on a flatbed yesterday too. cooling system also! my wife called me from downtown toronto... "the coolant light came on and there is steam coming from under the hood!" fortunately she was able to pull over and shut down right away. i called CAA and they towed it home on a flatbed, 222km (good thing i have CAA, the tow was basically free - it would've been over $600!).

my wife was a bit pissed, of course - so was i, i just replaced the radiator two weeks ago but i had done almost 1000km since then with no issue. i dug into it today and found the rear hose on the expansion tank (the one that goes to the heater core) had come off - apparently i did not get it sealed properly, even though i thought i had the spring clip seated - it was about 6mm off. enough to work it's way loose off the o-ring and piss coolant everywhere...

anyway. i'm happy it was something simple, glad it was my fault and not a faulty part. going to clean it up tomorrow, refill and bleed the system. i hope your issue is something simple too.

[BMWCurves]

Installed the m3 vert front sway bar today

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Had a chance to drive it hard and see if there's a noticeable difference?

Did you have to buy new sway bar bushing brackets, or just new bushings?

[Dr Dynamite]

Not yet, I installed a spindle yesterday and now I'm putting the fsd struts this weekend hopefully haha... then I will Drive It😎

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[Dr Dynamite]

Had a chance to drive it hard and see if there's a noticeable difference?

Did you have to buy new sway bar bushing brackets, or just new bushings?

Add to that. I felt sharper steering.. maybe coz my spindle is proper now... idk 🤓

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[ELCID86]

sorry to hear, man... my ZHP came home on a flatbed yesterday too. cooling system also! my wife called me from downtown toronto... "the coolant light came on and there is steam coming from under the hood!" fortunately she was able to pull over and shut down right away. i called CAA and they towed it home on a flatbed, 222km (good thing i have CAA, the tow was basically free - it would've been over $600!).

my wife was a bit pissed, of course - so was i, i just replaced the radiator two weeks ago but i had done almost 1000km since then with no issue. i dug into it today and found the rear hose on the expansion tank (the one that goes to the heater core) had come off - apparently i did not get it sealed properly, even though i thought i had the spring clip seated - it was about 6mm off. enough to work it's way loose off the o-ring and piss coolant everywhere...

anyway. i'm happy it was something simple, glad it was my fault and not a faulty part. going to clean it up tomorrow, refill and bleed the system. i hope your issue is something simple too.

Glad that she (both of them :) made it home ok and it was an easy fix. Mia copa with the wife this weekend??

[Aeternalis]

Installing white Weisslicht LED bulbs in the front turn signals and rear brake lights when I get home. :)
Here are the bulbs in the OEM amber corners:

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Next up will be smoked clear/amber LED side markers. :)

[Sockethead]

looks good! nice and bright. I have smoked corners with standard silver bulbs... no too bright during the day... looks like I could use a set of these too.

[slater]

Glad that she (both of them :) made it home ok and it was an easy fix. Mia copa with the wife this weekend??

you got it!! ;) :cheers

[09mageec]

Currently undergoing some SERIOUS interior spring cleaning. Psyched to try out the Sonax alcantara cleaner that came in today. But first, the salty beach seats from last summer http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160415/89f722d5ae7958c0f5db6d7f691aed1e.jpg


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[PetesZ]

Afraid to ask what's the tape for. Or was it a water boarding surplus?

[09mageec]

Afraid to ask what's the tape for. Or was it a water boarding surplus?

Its because i used an upholstery cleaner on the middle of the seats. Was just preventing overspray onto the alcantara that i did second, and the bristles on the brush were were a little stiff. Just precautions.

The Sonax alcantara cleaner works SO good, highly recommended... And go to your local Walmart and pick up a horse hair shoe brush to brush the dirt off and vacuum, and also to help work in the Sonax. I cant believe how night and day it looks. I was sure that my Coby ZHP knob was beyond help, and it looks just shy of new. Only downside is the $25 bottle with shipping is VERY small, but still worth it..

[330i ZHP]

Installed the glass moonroof on the M3 and gave the car a much needed bath

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[theothersawyer]

So nice!

[D1ESEL]

I need an e30 M3 in my life :(

[ELCID86]

Installed the glass moonroof on the M3 and gave the car a much needed bath


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I thought you were towing the 2002 with the M!

[Vas]

Warm weather outside so sketchi got washed and cleaned inside.

Feels good to have it clean.

[SoCalZman]

I was idling through a parking lot last night and my car beeped and the DSC light and Brake light came on (amber). I got home and parked it, then checked the codes just now. Its been a year or so since I scanned the car so I was expecting a lot of errors. I wasn't disappointed:

# ERRORS DETAILS - DTC(hex)/PARAM(hex)
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EWS -> 0F/22 - Power on reset

ABS* -> 5E24/A0 - Pressure sensor 1/2 not plausible.

A/C -> 20/02 - AUC heating

SRS -> Shadow-memory:
61/20 - Passenger's seat belt buckle switch, resistance too low or short to ground
70/10 - Seat occupancy detector, connection to B+
03/40 - Passenger's belt tensioner, resistance too high
60/20 - Driver's seat belt buckle switch, resistance too low or short to ground
02/40 - Driver's belt tensioner, resistance too high

ZKE -> 49/3F - Customer cut-off 2: Short circuit to batt+
6C/09 - No answer driver mirror
Shadow-memory:
81/01 - Alarm memory: Door contact Driver's door
8F/01 - Alarm memory: Panic modus was activated
8A/22 - Alarm memory: Radio interior protection
90/21 - Battery Voltage: Open circuit
88/01 - Alarm memory: Hood

TEL -> 91/3F - Main antenna or compensator/combiner disconnected or shortcut
98/01 - Microphone disconnected
Shadow-memory:
11/04 - I-Bus access error

BMBT -> 01/02 - Watchdog reset
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


Not sure what a lot of those mean, but I cleared all the modules and tried the scan again:


ABS* -> 5E24/A0 - Pressure sensor 1/2 not plausible.

SRS -> Shadow-memory:
61/20 - Passenger's seat belt buckle switch, resistance too low or short to ground
70/10 - Seat occupancy detector, connection to B+
03/40 - Passenger's belt tensioner, resistance too high
60/20 - Driver's seat belt buckle switch, resistance too low or short to ground
02/40 - Driver's belt tensioner, resistance too high

Those SRS codes won't clear, but I thought I recall reading that PA Soft can't clear SRS codes.

The Pressure sensor 1/2 not plausible error won't clear. I guess we will see if the light comes on when I drive it again. This is unfortunate as Im reading changing those sensors is hundreds of dollars (I don't think I can tackle messing with the brake system myself).

[Johnmadd]

I was idling through a parking lot last night and my car beeped and the DSC light and Brake light came on (amber). I got home and parked it, then checked the codes just now. Its been a year or so since I scanned the car so I was expecting a lot of errors. I wasn't disappointed:

# ERRORS DETAILS - DTC(hex)/PARAM(hex)
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
EWS -> 0F/22 - Power on reset

ABS* -> 5E24/A0 - Pressure sensor 1/2 not plausible.

A/C -> 20/02 - AUC heating

SRS -> Shadow-memory:
61/20 - Passenger's seat belt buckle switch, resistance too low or short to ground
70/10 - Seat occupancy detector, connection to B+
03/40 - Passenger's belt tensioner, resistance too high
60/20 - Driver's seat belt buckle switch, resistance too low or short to ground
02/40 - Driver's belt tensioner, resistance too high

ZKE -> 49/3F - Customer cut-off 2: Short circuit to batt+
6C/09 - No answer driver mirror
Shadow-memory:
81/01 - Alarm memory: Door contact Driver's door
8F/01 - Alarm memory: Panic modus was activated
8A/22 - Alarm memory: Radio interior protection
90/21 - Battery Voltage: Open circuit
88/01 - Alarm memory: Hood

TEL -> 91/3F - Main antenna or compensator/combiner disconnected or shortcut
98/01 - Microphone disconnected
Shadow-memory:
11/04 - I-Bus access error

BMBT -> 01/02 - Watchdog reset
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


Not sure what a lot of those mean, but I cleared all the modules and tried the scan again:


ABS* -> 5E24/A0 - Pressure sensor 1/2 not plausible.

SRS -> Shadow-memory:
61/20 - Passenger's seat belt buckle switch, resistance too low or short to ground
70/10 - Seat occupancy detector, connection to B+
03/40 - Passenger's belt tensioner, resistance too high
60/20 - Driver's seat belt buckle switch, resistance too low or short to ground
02/40 - Driver's belt tensioner, resistance too high

Those SRS codes won't clear, but I thought I recall reading that PA Soft can't clear SRS codes.

The Pressure sensor 1/2 not plausible error won't clear. I guess we will see if the light comes on when I drive it again. This is unfortunate as Im reading changing those sensors is hundreds of dollars (I don't think I can tackle messing with the brake system myself).

How old is the battery?

[chacend]

FCABs, glad I'm done.

[SoCalZman]

How old is the battery?

2-3 years maybe? Not that old and it lives the easy California climate life.

[Johnmadd]

2-3 years maybe? Not that old and it lives the easy California climate life.

Ok, but it could still be faulty although unlikely. That just seems like a lot of codes to strike at once.

[Johnmadd]

FCABs, glad I'm done.

Been there, I always have a hard time getting the new ones on.

[SoCalZman]

Ok, but it could still be faulty although unlikely. That just seems like a lot of codes to strike at once.

I haven't scanned the car in well over a year (I looked at my last log. sometime in 2014). I dunno. Car and its associated electrical features seem to work okay. Ill keep an eye on the battery. If the car beeps and DSC/Brake light come on again Ill scan again and see how many other codes have reappeared.

[ELCID86]

I put Colin's old rear 135s on my rear today and cleaned them and the winter wheels that went back on the rack. Waiting on a quote to get his full set refinished then I'll plan to sell his front wheels.
I also returned the Apex RS7s that I bought in haste (and before I knew I could salvage his 135s).

[Johnmadd]

I went and got a quote for 125 a wheel at a place called Hanover powder coating just north of Richmond off of 95.

[ELCID86]

I went and got a quote for 125 a wheel at a place called Hanover powder coating just north of Richmond off of 95.

That's within reach of me for sure. What was the quote for, just curb repairs and repaint back to stock or color change?

[Johnmadd]

All of the above iirc. Give them a call and check out the website.

[Vas]

I replaced one of the brake pressure sensors and bled the system. Had the same code.

[ELCID86]

I replaced one of the brake pressure sensors and bled the system. Had the same code.

Your car?

[rguti153]

Anybody looking to buy coolant cap
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=1102452

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[Rovert]

Tried buying it but the owner wouldn't ship to my American address since my PayPal address is Canadian so I'd incur the cost of the cap or more in brokerage fees. LOL. I'll just buy one new.

[ELCID86]

I may have one for sale very soon.

[Rovert]

Is it a sham? Or broken? LOL

[rguti153]

Change cabin air filter , and install some Cree led reverse lights http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160416/cc589b2de3aadeb73d25d809c4763399.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160416/75c9dac81d875878c79a88655e319abc.jpg

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[ELCID86]

Is it a sham? Or broken? LOL

Who me?? The one from Colin's car.

[Rovert]

Ahhhh yeah. So on to the next chapter for Colin I guess! Let me know when you're ready.

[ELCID86]

Ahhhh yeah. So on to the next chapter for Colin I guess! Let me know when you're ready.

Sending you a pm.

[SoCalZman]

I replaced one of the brake pressure sensors and bled the system. Had the same code.

Thanks for the Input.

How did that go? I'm told it's quite the pain and makes a huge mess. Also that it's a good idea to replace both when the master cylinder is off.


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[PetesZ]

Wash and waxed the beast
Touching up the curb rash on the front chins on the 550i
.25566

[Vas]

Thanks for the Input.

How did that go? I'm told it's quite the pain and makes a huge mess. Also that it's a good idea to replace both when the master cylinder is off.


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Kinda a pita.

I only replaced one sensor because they are $120 each.

The way I did it was fill the Reservoir to the top, remove the hard line, plug it, then remove the sensor and quickly replace it.

Doing it this way I only lost half of the fluid in the Reservoir. Then I bled the brakes.

No light soo far but I did not scan the car to see if the code is still there

[san]

Wash and waxed the beast
Touching up the curb rash on the front chins on the 550i
.25566

Damn that looks clean

[BMWCurves]

Damn that looks clean

+1. Paint looks wet.

[ecrabb]

Got my 135's back from the powder coater with fresh Michelin PSS's and got them mounted up yesterday. It ended up a little darker than I was hoping, so I'm still on the fence about how much I like it.

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I got my Coby parts put back on too, and did a little detailing. Still need to take pics.

SC

[fw_fw]

Ordered a Rear Window repair kit....as well as a spare for the parts stash!

25573

[danewilson77]

New FSM's and RRK for JW77 whip today.

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[jwalther]

Spent a couple of hours on the interior.

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[ELCID86]

New FSM's and RRK for JW77 whip today.

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Nice work. Anything else before the alignment?

[Vas]

Washed my imola sedan and tried some new detailing products.

[ELCID86]

Washed my imola sedan and tried some new detailing products.

My car is turning Dakar yellow ;-(

[Vas]

My car is turning Dakar yellow ;-(
That's a good color.

[az3579]

Did my second cooling system refresh. This one was very overdue - about 154k on this set. Really glad to be done with it...

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[Johnmadd]

My car is turning Dakar yellow ;-(


That's a good color.

:rofl I hope we're almost done with the pollen.

[danewilson77]

Nice work. Anything else before the alignment?
He'll get it aligned after I swap my KW's to his car.

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[BADCLOWN]

Look at those pristine floor mats

[Sockethead]

:rofl I hope we're almost done with the pollen.

That was my car last month

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160418/7dba1e74537cd58eed35dee334471912.jpg

[cakM3]

That was my car last month

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160418/7dba1e74537cd58eed35dee334471912.jpg

I see this and I'm glad my M3 is TiAg! :p

[Sockethead]

And in the garage, eh?
This was just after we moved and I hadn't gotten the garage clear enough to pull it in

[terraphantm]

Did my control arms and bushings today. Went with Lemförder ZHP arms and the Z4M control arm bushings.

What a pain in the ass though. The nut on the inner ball joint on the driver side was very rusted, and after a point was just causing the shaft to spin with it. Tried all sorts of things like jacking under the ball joint, grabbing onto the shaft with locking pliers, and using an air hammer to shove a pickle fork between the control arm and nut. Nothing worked. Ended up having to drop the whole front subframe to just cut off the nut.

[Rovert]

Oh man. No DIY adversity stops you. LOL

[BMWCurves]

My car is turning Dakar yellow ;-(

You and me both. So much pollen in the air. :crying


Oh man. No DIY adversity stops you. LOL

Seriously. Reading that paragraph was a short story of determination.

[ELCID86]

I remember those days Rob. Yuck.

Nice work on the arms/joints Terra. Glad you conquered it!

[Vas]

Did my control arms and bushings today. Went with Lemförder ZHP arms and the Z4M control arm bushings.

What a pain in the ass though. The nut on the inner ball joint on the driver side was very rusted, and after a point was just causing the shaft to spin with it. Tried all sorts of things like jacking under the ball joint, grabbing onto the shaft with locking pliers, and using an air hammer to shove a pickle fork between the control arm and nut. Nothing worked. Ended up having to drop the whole front subframe to just cut off the nut.
Yeah rust is the worst.

When I did a set, it was simple. But then the car never saw snow

[slater]

He'll get it aligned after I swap my KW's to his car.

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oh yeah? what's replacing the KWs?

[danewilson77]

oh yeah? what's replacing the KWs?
Not sure as of yet. I may just go with Koni's. If I don't, I'll end up maybe trying out Bilsteins, or another coilover setup.

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[terraphantm]

Yeah rust is the worst.

When I did a set, it was simple. But then the car never saw snow

Yeah, it wasn't terrible when I did it on the M3 either. On this car I don't think the arms were ever touched in 12 years / 165k miles. Once I resigned myself to pulling the subframe it actually wasn't so bad. But I spent hours trying to loosen that nut before that.

[slater]

Not sure as of yet. I may just go with Koni's. If I don't, I'll end up maybe trying out Bilsteins, or another coilover setup.

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what about those new ones from MFactory/YCW?

you can't go wrong with konis. i'm very happy with my bilsteins (PSS/B14 coilovers).

[das boots]

Did my control arms and bushings today. Went with Lemförder ZHP arms and the Z4M control arm bushings.

What a pain in the ass though. The nut on the inner ball joint on the driver side was very rusted, and after a point was just causing the shaft to spin with it. Tried all sorts of things like jacking under the ball joint, grabbing onto the shaft with locking pliers, and using an air hammer to shove a pickle fork between the control arm and nut. Nothing worked. Ended up having to drop the whole front subframe to just cut off the nut.

Would you have the link and P/Ns on placing your order for the control arms?

[terraphantm]

Would you have the link and P/Ns on placing your order for the control arms?

I bought the arms from Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Lemfoerder-W0133-1788188-LEM-Lemforder-Control-Arm/dp/B001G6MZS2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00 and http://www.amazon.com/Lemfoerder-W0133-1788187-LEM-Lemforder-Control-Arm/dp/B001G6MZUU?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

Came in Lemforder bags and the part numbers on the sticker were 31122282121 and 31122282122

Bushings I bought from ECS. I bought the ones that were prepressed in new brackets. Part numbers are 31107836862 and 31107836863. https://www.ecstuning.com/ES48905/ https://www.ecstuning.com/ES48906/

You could also buy the bushings by themselves and have them pressed into your original lollipops. A good bit cheaper, but I don't have access to a shop press and didn't want to deal with getting the old brackets off the old arms. https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/31107838575/ES48907/


Also an easy way to tell the ZHP and non-ZHP arms apart is to look at the outer ball joint. The bottom of the ZHP arms is much flatter

ZHP:
https://c1552172.ssl.cf0.rackcdn.com/60333_x600.jpg

vs

non-ZHP:
https://c1552172.ssl.cf0.rackcdn.com/279553_x600.jpg


Couple tips for the job: Get the bushings installed on the control arms before getting them on the car. A good method I found was to stick the control arms in the freezer for a few hours (I put them in overnight), lube up the bushing with some dish soap (and just dish soap; no water), and push the control arm through. Slides in like butter.

Also in hindsight, if you have something to support the engine with, it very well might be easier to just skip straight to removing the subframe when dealing with the inner ball joints. Once you get the outer ball joints free of the steering knuckle and the control arm bushings unbolted, remove the two nuts/bolts holding the steering rack in, push it out of the way, and suspend it with some bungie cords. Then remove the nuts securing the engine mounts, remove the 4 bolts for the subframe, and it should just drop down. Not very heavy. That way you have much better access to the ball joints, and you can actually torque them.

[das boots]

Bushings are for Z4Ms, right? Thanks for the link and tips.

[terraphantm]

Bushings are for Z4Ms, right? Thanks for the link and tips.

Yeah, I installed them as an "oem plus" mod. Gives the car a little more caster and tightens up the steering. The bushing itself is also solid rubber instead of fluid filled, and is considerably stiffer because of that.

[fw_fw]

Awesome post Terraphantm!

[das boots]

Yeah, I installed them as an "oem plus" mod. Gives the car a little more caster and tightens up the steering. The bushing itself is also solid rubber instead of fluid filled, and is considerably stiffer because of that.

In reference to the control arms, how are the bushings lined up or pointed when installing them? Good tip to have them frozen overnight.

[terraphantm]

Should like this:

http://images55.fotki.com/v508/photos/1/1128101/9616610/IMG_0525-vi.jpg

[squashman702]

Friday night I did:
-Expansion tank
-Radiator
-Upper and lower hoses
-Thermostat and housing
-Water pump
-Coolant level sensor
-BMW coolant/distilled water

Saturday:
-The O ring for the fan temp sensor in the lower hose- leaked after a little while on Friday night. Replace the O ring!

[das boots]

Should like this:

http://images55.fotki.com/v508/photos/1/1128101/9616610/IMG_0525-vi.jpg

Confirm this is the Drivers side. Thanks.

[terraphantm]

It is

[MrAdventure]

Replaced the center console armrest with a unripped one.

After reassembly, the tray under the armrest will only separate if the armrest is fully down, and even then, it will lift up and follow the armrest instead of staying put/flat. I don't remember how much tension was in the springs when I removed the old one. Should I have given them an extra 1/2 turn twist or something?

[jakksfor20]

Installed Schroth Quick Fit Pro attachments for DE in 2 weeks. Will see how much they make a difference at RRR. Was there last year, so should be a decent gauge.


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[Dr Dynamite]

Had a chance to drive it hard and see if there's a noticeable difference?

Did you have to buy new sway bar bushing brackets, or just new bushings?
Update on the m3 vert sway bar,sorry for the delay [emoji28] but as I found out, the sway bar made a huge difference, it is amazing how much of a difference it made, I highly recommend it. The turning is sharper, more responsive, hugs corners alot firmer, all around , it works, big upgrade in feel for me and I haven't installed my fsd struts yet.

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[BMWCurves]

Update on the m3 vert sway bar,sorry for the delay [emoji28] but as I found out, the sway bar made a huge difference, it is amazing how much of a difference it made, I highly recommend it. The turning is sharper, more responsive, hugs corners alot firmer, all around , it works, big upgrade in feel for me and I haven't installed my fsd struts yet.

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Thanks for following up! Sounds like a solid upgrade.

[TigerTater]

Saturday I did:
-Expansion tank/ and new bracket
-Radiator
-Upper and lower hoses
-o rings for atf cooler
-BMW coolant/distilled water

Sunday: had to pull expansion tank because I forgot to transfer atf cooler thermostat from old exp tank bracket to new one! Doh!

-washes the queen so I would like her again after she stranded me last week! I wub her again

[Aeternalis]

Ordered some new side marker bulb sockets. One nearly disintegrated when I tried installing my new LED housings. :(

[Karl Lazlo]

Ordered new RTABs and RSMs from Rogue for my '03. Now, the decision... With 3 E46s, does it make fiscal sense to just buy an MIS RTAB tool or rent?

[Sockethead]

If you have a ball joint press, that will work too. You just have to be a little creative with the adapters....

[Karl Lazlo]

If you have a ball joint press, that will work too. You just have to be a little creative with the adapters....

True, but I lack that tool, as well. I may as well bite the bullet and buy an RTAB tool, forgoing SBUX coffee for a few days.

[Rovert]

Just use a hammer and flathead and drill. RTAB is out.

[Vas]

Rent the tool from Marcus unless you got money to blow and want to buy a new one.

The tool makes it simple.

[Sockethead]

Just use a hammer and flathead and drill. RTAB is out.
True, that method works but who wants to use a hammer to beat them back in?

[theothersawyer]

My friend is borrowing my ZHP this week! So I haven't done anything for it, except miss it! :(

[san]

My friend is borrowing my ZHP this week! So I haven't done anything for it, except miss it! :(

Did you get his/her car in return?

[theothersawyer]

No! He is getting his car detailed this week, so he is down a car! I'm driving the Miata this week!

[Rovert]

True, that method works but who wants to use a hammer to beat them back in?

Haha oh yeah. I didn't use a hammer to put them in. I used a cheap pulley puller!

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[BimmerDude]

Purchased list

Spare Vanos (for rebuild)
Vanos Rebuild Kit
Vanos Solenoid O rings
Anti Rattle Kit
Valve cover Gasket
Vanos Seal
6 New Ignition Coils
Ngk R Spark Plugs
Throttle body Boot (both)
Injector Rebuild (local shop)
Whiteline Front Control Arm bushings
Tank Vent

[az3579]

Ordered new RTABs and RSMs from Rogue for my '03. Now, the decision... With 3 E46s, does it make fiscal sense to just buy an MIS RTAB tool or rent?

Don't you have a shop do work for you?

[Damian]

Wash and waxed the beast
Touching up the curb rash on the front chins on the 550i
.25566
What did you use for touch up?

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[az3579]

Dropped my car off at Park City Ford to get my new PSS tires mounted and Road Force Balanced.

BMW of Bridgeport is right across the street from Ford... They would do the same exact thing for almost double the price. Unbelievable.

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[Johnmadd]

That's unbelievable...

[Karl Lazlo]

Don't you have a shop do work for you?

Yes, I do. With some stuff, especially stuff that doesn't take long, I will truck up to New Mildew to my buddy's place and will wrench on it. Save a few bucks for beer and meat to grill. Plus, he likes working on BMWs... I am trying to get him out of the VAG rut he is in. Compared to his Audi S8, the E46 is stupid easy to work on.

For stuff that needs to be done that I don't have the time, skill, patience or tools - I will drop off.

[cakM3]

Dropped my car off at Park City Ford to get my new PSS tires mounted and Road Force Balanced.

BMW of Bridgeport is right across the street from Ford... They would do the same exact thing for almost double the price. Unbelievable.

That's because BMW of Bridgeport.... BP, you live in the wrong area for BMWs I'm afraid....

[D1ESEL]

Finalizing the shipping and paperwork for my new E90 M3 to get here :fingerscrossed

[san]

Finalizing the shipping and paperwork for my new E90 M3 to get here :fingerscrossed

Awesome! Pics??

[slater]

Dropped my car off at Park City Ford to get my new PSS tires mounted and Road Force Balanced.

BMW of Bridgeport is right across the street from Ford... They would do the same exact thing for almost double the price. Unbelievable.

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sweet. curious to see how they fit in the rear arches (you're going to need logs of negative camber if your arches haven't been rolled). :)

[az3579]

sweet. curious to see how they fit in the rear arches (you're going to need logs of negative camber if your arches haven't been rolled). :)

They don't fit... FML.
Have to order coilovers now so I could raise the height...

[cakM3]

They don't fit... FML.
Have to order coilovers now so I could raise the height...

camber.....stance......

[Vas]

Fortune auto coilovers BP.

[terraphantm]

Just bought new tires for the ZHP. Pilot Sport A/S 3 Plus

[D1ESEL]

They don't fit... FML.
Have to order coilovers now so I could raise the height...

Ground Controls are the only way to go!

[D1ESEL]

2011.5 with only 20k miles, Slick top, Cloth, no Nav, Manual non heated seats. Only options were ZCP (competition package) and USB port

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[san]

2011.5 with only 20k miles, Slick top, Cloth, no Nav, Manual non heated seats. Only options were ZCP (competition package) and USB port

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Looks really good... Great find... Congrats

[Sockethead]

Sweet! good find on the cloth seats. We had then in our e53 and loved them. Kristen's 135 has manual seats. we don't miss the electric at all.
Nothing like the sound of a V8. Awesome find!

[az3579]

Fortune auto coilovers BP.


Ground Controls are the only way to go!
Unfortunately I must buy from FCP for the following reasons, in order of importance:

1) lifetime warranty - I drive in the winter, need warranty against rust problems
2) distance - I have a shot at getting them before the weekend - car is undrivable as is
3) they price match, AND I get $100 off for being a loyal FCP customer, free shipping if I can't convince them to let me pick it up

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[ELCID86]

Sweet! good find on the cloth seats. We had then in our e53 and loved them. Kristen's 135 has manual seats. we don't miss the electric at all.
Nothing like the sound of a V8. Awesome find!

Nice!

[Johnmadd]

Are you going bc, BP?

[BMWCurves]

Did you buy that M3, San? Looks good! I didn't know you could buy an M3 with anything but leather or leatherette.

[Rovert]

I like the V8 MPG there. LOL

[PetesZ]

Thanks. The Daughter deserves it most of the time. I did a full 3 compound buffing/polish when I first got it. So it has a nice clean surface to take wax.

Just got done replacing the power steering res and finally did the transmission fluid.

6 speed manual. Replaced fluid at 98k - pentosin mtl2 1.7 -1.8 quarts.

Oil and filter

[san]

Did you buy that M3, San? Looks good! I didn't know you could buy an M3 with anything but leather or leatherette.

I wish, haha... D1ESEL bought it...

[az3579]

Are you going bc, BP?

Hell no. I'm going with Bilstein PSS10.

Unfortunately it was either that or the KW V1 since that's all that FCP carries in stock besides BC. I chose to go with the adjustability route so I could change my dampening settings for street vs track.

[cakM3]

BP, I have heard that some find the PSS10s a stiff ride. If you get them I will be interested in hearing what you think of them since the streets where you drive are terrible...


I'll be changing out my BCs in the M3 for a new set of..... BCs ;) Decided I would rather spend the extra cash on the ZHP and finish off the rear 135i caliper upgrade rather then spend the cash on a set of Ohlin coilovers for the M3...

[jakksfor20]

Pss10's dialed down to 1 are a MUCH more comfortable ride than whatever H&R's and Bilstein Sports. I've had H&R race and "Sport" Sports. I've got the 10's set on 3 and it is still a better ride and my car is low. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160421/d58d09940f9b6fec52504339a4059b95.jpg


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[az3579]

BP, I have heard that some find the PSS10s a stiff ride. If you get them I will be interested in hearing what you think of them since the streets where you drive are terrible...


I'll be changing out my BCs in the M3 for a new set of..... BCs ;) Decided I would rather spend the extra cash on the ZHP and finish off the rear 135i caliper upgrade rather then spend the cash on a set of Ohlin coilovers for the M3...

I planned on running them at around 4, maybe 5. Based on the comment above, 4 is looking more likely. I'd have to see how they are. I want to adjust height for maybe 2 fingers worth of wheel gap, which should hopefully be high enough to allow for a little bounce and still be acceptable for looks.

[slater]

They don't fit... FML.
Have to order coilovers now so I could raise the height...

bummer. but expected. :)



Fortune auto coilovers BP.


Ground Controls are the only way to go!

LOL... everyone has their faves. :)



Hell no. I'm going with Bilstein PSS10.

Unfortunately it was either that or the KW V1 since that's all that FCP carries in stock besides BC. I chose to go with the adjustability route so I could change my dampening settings for street vs track.


I planned on running them at around 4, maybe 5. Based on the comment above, 4 is looking more likely. I'd have to see how they are. I want to adjust height for maybe 2 fingers worth of wheel gap, which should hopefully be high enough to allow for a little bounce and still be acceptable for looks.

BP, glad you're going the bilstein route. the PSS are almost half the price of the PSS10; i haven't driven the PSS10 but i am very pleased with the damping in the PSS kit, it is matched to the spring rates and feels excellent. now, you can obviously get the PSS10 to feel the same, but then crank up the damping for track use - but it is worth the extra dough?

i think you're still going to need a fairly respectable right height and at least -2.0º camber in the rear with 18x8.5" ET35 wheels and the 255-width PSS. i ran my 135Ms with 255-width PSS and 10mm spacers (so effectively ET40), with -0.75º camber and it rubbed occasionally. more negative camber would help. are you fenders rolled?

you're going to love this suspension!! when do you pick it up?

[D1ESEL]

I like the V8 MPG there. LOL

Yep. It will probably stay around there :)

[D1ESEL]

bummer. but expected. :)






LOL... everyone has their faves. :)






BP, glad you're going the bilstein route. the PSS are almost half the price of the PSS10; i haven't driven the PSS10 but i am very pleased with the damping in the PSS kit, it is matched to the spring rates and feels excellent. now, you can obviously get the PSS10 to feel the same, but then crank up the damping for track use - but it is worth the extra dough?

i think you're still going to need a fairly respectable right height and at least -2.0º camber in the rear with 18x8.5" ET35 wheels and the 255-width PSS. i ran my 135Ms with 255-width PSS and 10mm spacers (so effectively ET40), with -0.75º camber and it rubbed occasionally. more negative camber would help. are you fenders rolled?

you're going to love this suspension!! when do you pick it up?

From what I have found with Bilstein in my experience of running them on 4 vehicles. 2013 Cummins Ram, 2006 Duramax, 1997 M3 (spring and shock setup), 2000 E46 323iA (PSS).

I never had to warranty the truck suspension one single time and it was flawless and they rode great. Now for the cars I blew out one strut in the 97 M3 to where it would just collapse under its own weight when removed before sending it out and my PSS fronts had to be warrantied twice for both struts in the front and one rear shock in the year and a half I had it.

That being said I would avoid Bilstein applications for cars personally. I know they have a ton of racing history but I would not recommend them for a street car. All of the setups I have used with Koni shocks have ridden better, had a wider range of dampening adjust-ability and never had a single issue with them blowing on the 3 cars I have now ran them on.

[jakksfor20]

From my own personal knowledge, the PSS and the PSS10 set on 3 are about the same ride wise. My wife loved the ride of the PSS, so she got my PSS on her ZHP and I picked up the 10's for my 323ci that sees track duty.


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[slater]

I never had to warranty the truck suspension one single time and it was flawless and they rode great. Now for the cars I blew out one strut in the 97 M3 to where it would just collapse under its own weight when removed before sending it out and my PSS fronts had to be warrantied twice for both struts in the front and one rear shock in the year and a half I had it.

That being said I would avoid Bilstein applications for cars personally. I know they have a ton of racing history but I would not recommend them for a street car. All of the setups I have used with Koni shocks have ridden better, had a wider range of dampening adjust-ability and never had a single issue with them blowing on the 3 cars I have now ran them on.

how low did you run them on the cars?

[Karl Lazlo]

Rent the tool from Marcus unless you got money to blow and want to buy a new one.

The tool makes it simple.

I bit the bullet. Bought the MIS tool. RTABs and RSMs delivered today.

[az3579]

i think you're still going to need a fairly respectable right height and at least -2.0º camber in the rear with 18x8.5" ET35 wheels and the 255-width PSS. i ran my 135Ms with 255-width PSS and 10mm spacers (so effectively ET40), with -0.75º camber and it rubbed occasionally. more negative camber would help. are you fenders rolled?

you're going to love this suspension!! when do you pick it up?

The only issue I have at the moment is the offset of the wheel. I've run 255/40-17's in the back before (pretty much same diameter as 255/35-18) with ET40 offset wheels with no issue. It's that last few mm of wheel offset that killed me, unfortunately. Rear fenders are rolled. I believe my camber is already at around 2 - my buddy who last did the alignment said he set it there so I get a good mix of tread life and fitment.

I placed the order with overnight shipping this morning... but then got a call as I was typing this up stating that they don't have it in stock and that Bilstein needs to send it directly... I was very unhappy about this, but at this point I'm fighting a losing battle. I will not have a usable ZHP by this weekend, and I'm just gonna have to get over that...

So, while I had him on the phone, I applied my $100-off loyalty discount to the order since I forgot to do it at checkout, as well as lowered the shipping method so I could save money on shipping and taxes. Hopefully I'll have it before next weekend...


From what I have found with Bilstein in my experience of running them on 4 vehicles. 2013 Cummins Ram, 2006 Duramax, 1997 M3 (spring and shock setup), 2000 E46 323iA (PSS).

I never had to warranty the truck suspension one single time and it was flawless and they rode great. Now for the cars I blew out one strut in the 97 M3 to where it would just collapse under its own weight when removed before sending it out and my PSS fronts had to be warrantied twice for both struts in the front and one rear shock in the year and a half I had it.

That being said I would avoid Bilstein applications for cars personally. I know they have a ton of racing history but I would not recommend them for a street car. All of the setups I have used with Koni shocks have ridden better, had a wider range of dampening adjust-ability and never had a single issue with them blowing on the 3 cars I have now ran them on.

Sorry to hear you had issues. The only 2 failures amongst the 8 Bilstein shocks I've had in my driving life (2 cars) were both on the same car, at high mileage, which was regularly driven on some of the worst roads in the area - imagine horrible speedbumps on the highway and countless potholes that I try to dodge but fail to do successfully rather frequently ("if it's not one pothole it's another"). Considering the shocks have lasted to well over 120-130k of roads like that, I'd say that's a darned good run. Let's not forget that they were replaced for free. I have no complaints about Bilstein's quality of product - my only gripe right now is how stiff my car is with the spring and shock combo I have - Bilstein Sport with H&R Race springs.


From my own personal knowledge, the PSS and the PSS10 set on 3 are about the same ride wise. My wife loved the ride of the PSS, so she got my PSS on her ZHP and I picked up the 10's for my 323ci that sees track duty.


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Good to know, thanks.

[D1ESEL]

how low did you run them on the cars?

323i had them for 2 years and the M3 had them for 11 months. I drive about 28 miles across town each way and the M3 wasn't an everyday car.





Sorry to hear you had issues. The only 2 failures amongst the 8 Bilstein shocks I've had in my driving life (2 cars) were both on the same car, at high mileage, which was regularly driven on some of the worst roads in the area - imagine horrible speedbumps on the highway and countless potholes that I try to dodge but fail to do successfully rather frequently ("if it's not one pothole it's another"). Considering the shocks have lasted to well over 120-130k of roads like that, I'd say that's a darned good run. Let's not forget that they were replaced for free. I have no complaints about Bilstein's quality of product - my only gripe right now is how stiff my car is with the spring and shock combo I have - Bilstein Sport with H&R Race springs.


I think once you get the bad taste in your mouth its hard to get it out with my experiences ;)

[slater]

how low did you run them on the cars?


323i had them for 2 years and the M3 had them for 11 months. I drive about 28 miles across town each way and the M3 wasn't an everyday car.

sorry, my question above was how 'low' did you run them, not how long. ;)

[D1ESEL]

sorry, my question above was how 'low' did you run them, not how long. ;)

WOW, my brain was telling me long but it was actually low.

I had H&R Race springs on the M3 and they weren't super dumped with the PSS on the e46. I would say it was lowered an inch and a half to two inches MAX

[az3579]

WOW, my brain was telling me long but it was actually low.

I had H&R Race springs on the M3 and they weren't super dumped with the PSS on the e46. I would say it was lowered an inch and a half to two inches MAX
That is a lot of lowering... You're downplaying it. Lol

Mine is very low and I have those springs.

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[fredo]

I almost drove the ZHP today. But it was raining all morning, so I changed my mind. I wanted to do something fun on my day off ! :crying

[cakM3]

I almost drove the ZHP today. But it was raining all morning, so I changed my mind. I wanted to do something fun on my day off ! :crying

Rain doesn't stop my ZHP from going out fredo ;)

[slater]

Rain doesn't stop my ZHP from going out fredo ;)

yep, that's why the car has windshield wipers! :)

[cakM3]

yep, that's why the car has windshield wipers! :)

Exactly! :)

[fredo]

LOL ... U guys are funny ! :rofl

[slater]

WOW, my brain was telling me long but it was actually low.

I had H&R Race springs on the M3 and they weren't super dumped with the PSS on the e46. I would say it was lowered an inch and a half to two inches MAX

that's pretty low on an E46. the bilsteins already have very little travel up front due to the inverted design - i'm not surprised they died early.

[Sockethead]

Rain doesn't stop my ZHP from going out fredo ;)
But.... does it stop your M from going out?

I don't drive my ZHP in the rain... one reason is simply because it's black... and I have a spare car but Damn I know what you mean, I only have 2 days a week when the kids are in daycare to drive my car and it's been raining a lot lately. It was gorgeous out yesterday so I said F it, put the car seats in the ZHP and took the kids for a spin. They friggin loved it!

[ZacharyMikel]

But.... does it stop your M from going out?

I don't drive my ZHP in the rain... one reason is simply because it's black... and I have a spare car but Damn I know what you mean, I only have 2 days a week when the kids are in daycare to drive my car and it's been raining a lot lately. It was gorgeous out yesterday so I said F it, put the car seats in the ZHP and took the kids for a spin. They friggin loved it!

This gives me hope that my girlfriend will let me keep my ZHP for longer than these last 2 years of college.

[BMWCurves]

This gives me hope that my girlfriend will let me keep my ZHP for longer than these last 2 years of college.

It runs, it looks good, it's pretty cheap, and it's fun. I see no reason to part ways with your girlfriend.

[az3579]

This gives me hope that my girlfriend will let me keep my ZHP for longer than these last 2 years of college.

You decide if you keep your car, not her.


It runs, it looks good, it's pretty cheap, and it's fun. I see no reason to part ways with your girlfriend.

This.

[anandoc]

Installed CREE LED reverse lights.

@BP, since these are 7506 bulbs, can I use them as brake lights too?

[NoVAphotog]

Installed CREE LED reverse lights.

@BP, since these are 7506 bulbs, can I use them as brake lights too?

Depends...I got told to remove them when I took my car in for the safety inspection...those AND the license plate leds I had put in.

[09mageec]

It runs, it looks good, it's pretty cheap, and it's fun. I see no reason to part ways with your girlfriend.

Bahahaha :rofl Very nice...


This gives me hope that my girlfriend will let me keep my ZHP for longer than these last 2 years of college.
Tell her its an investment, she'll reconsider...

[Aeternalis]

Depends...I got told to remove them when I took my car in for the safety inspection...those AND the license plate leds I had put in.
How in the world does a bulb type affect a safety inspection? Jeez.


This gives me hope that my girlfriend will let me keep my ZHP for longer than these last 2 years of college.
It has four doors so at least you've got that going for you. Lol.

[NoVAphotog]

How in the world does a bulb type affect a safety inspection? Jeez.


It has four doors so at least you've got that going for you. Lol.

It's Virginia...god only knows. The led reverse lights are bright as hell and look very aftermarket but the license plate lights are the same as all new bmws have and many other cars...didn't understand that at all.

[Sockethead]

This gives me hope that my girlfriend will let me keep my ZHP for longer than these last 2 years of college.

Well, my wife is "special". She drives a 135 with 400+ HP at the rear wheels. When we found out she was pregnant with twins, She bought us both LSDs because she knew we wouldn't be able to afford them once the kids arrived... I love that woman! ;)

[ZacharyMikel]

It runs, it looks good, it's pretty cheap, and it's fun. I see no reason to part ways with your girlfriend.

I see what you did there :cool


It has four doors so at least you've got that going for you. Lol.

"But babe, it has four doors for more... wait a minute that's not right."


You decide if you keep your car, not her.
This.

yes, yes I know. :)


Tell her its an investment, she'll reconsider...

This is true. They will be classics someday, right???


Well, my wife is "special". She drives a 135 with 400+ HP at the rear wheels. When we found out she was pregnant with twins, She bought us both LSDs because she knew we wouldn't be able to afford them once the kids arrived... I love that woman! ;)

That's badass! Do you have pics or a thread of the 135? Sounds like a badass vehicle! & sounds like she has some solid logic, lol!!

[slater]

This gives me hope that my girlfriend will let me keep my ZHP for longer than these last 2 years of college.

in my opinion, that's just weird.

why doesn't she like it?

[ZacharyMikel]

in my opinion, that's just weird.

why doesn't she like it?

Haha, I was mainly kidding - I would never let her MAKE me sell it. She's just not a fan of it because she doesn't enjoy manual cars and can't drive it.

[Sockethead]

That's badass! Do you have pics or a thread of the 135? Sounds like a badass vehicle! & sounds like she has some solid logic, lol!!

She's a member here but she doesn't have a build thread. Here's an older pic from one of the meets a few years back...


http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp325/r_powell123/_DSC2136-1.jpg

[ZacharyMikel]

She's a member here but she doesn't have a build thread. Here's an older pic from one of the meets a few years back...


http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp325/r_powell123/_DSC2136-1.jpg

So beautiful. 400whp huh? That thing would be a hoot.

[Sockethead]

Yea, it's definitely a beast...

[cakM3]

But.... does it stop your M from going out?

Not necessarily Rob. What I mean is if I had to drive my M3 then I obviously would. Under normal circumstances however the M3 will stay in the garage and I will take my ZHP instead :)

[slater]

Haha, I was mainly kidding - I would never let her MAKE me sell it. She's just not a fan of it because she doesn't enjoy manual cars and can't drive it.

well, you need to quantify these things, man!! ;) i can appreciate all of those reasons - my wife didn't know how to drive a manual when we got married, but she wanted to learn - and now she doesn't want anything BUT a manual! :)

[Damian]

Expansion tank blew on 405 yesterday. Just in time to catch rush hour traffic and enjoy the 38 mile 2 hour tow back home. Luckily my Indy was able to get the part and it was installed before 10pm last night. Couldn't figure out the proper bleeding procedure (which is likely why it blew on the first place as I replaced thermostat last month). Found a thread on proper bleeding technique and it's back up and running like a champ.

Oh, also got in on the mfactory spring break sale! Helical LSD here I come!

Had the car clayed and waxed earlier in the week too.

Debating on the Mishimoto expansion tank next. They're a pretty reputable company with radiators, has anyone gone this route for ET? Love to hear some reviews/feedback before spending the $209.

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[Karl Lazlo]

Put shitty wipers on my 03 this morning. It rained today. The wipers suck.

I feel like removing them and sticking them firmly into the designer's fifth point of contact.

[Johnmadd]

Put shitty wipers on my 03 this morning. It rained today. The wipers suck.

I feel like removing them and sticking them firmly into the designer's fifth point of contact.

Been there, done that.

[Karl Lazlo]

Been there, done that.

Were you the designer or customer? I need to know, as to frame my reply correctly.

[Karl Lazlo]

But, the good news is that Bilstein got my blown strut and I was just credited the purchase price of the new one. So, I've got that going for me.