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

[theothersawyer]

What kind of rack is that, how many bikes can it hold?

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Those are Genuine BMW racks. He looks to have the same one I just bought. The touring bike holder! Since he has two of the holders it would hold two bikes! I have just one, so one bike for me!

https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7300/27709226562_b33b4008a5_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Jdz2Fy)

[Damian]

Dropped the ZHP off to investigate oil leak further. Just had CCV replaced with cold weather version. He mentioned a MOS additive? We shall see. Also rear calipers seemed loose since they clunk when I back out of driveway in the mornings. Lastly, he's gonna install my MFactory LSD...mwahaha

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[330i Lover]

I gave her a bath now that she has ECSTuning kidney grills and installed Umnitza V2's when I replaced the burnt bowls. Yesterday was the first day in 2 months she's seen daylight. And before anyone brings out the judge-stick the parking lot was closed for the day so my temporarily parking in this handicap spot is perfectly acceptable. Lighting is everything daggumit!

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[Whammy]

Took the ZHP to Discount Tire to get a rotation and balance. Found out I need new tires! Looking for suggestions for A/S tires. I currently have Conti DWS tires.

What are others running?

[fredo]

I'm running Conti DW. My next set will be Michelin A/S 3.

[BMWCurves]

Dropped the ZHP off to investigate oil leak further. Just had CCV replaced with cold weather version. He mentioned a MOS additive? We shall see. Also rear calipers seemed loose since they clunk when I back out of driveway in the mornings. Lastly, he's gonna install my MFactory LSD...mwahaha

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Envious.

[fw_fw]

Took the ZHP to Discount Tire to get a rotation and balance. Found out I need new tires! Looking for suggestions for A/S tires. I currently have Conti DWS tires.

What are others running?

Just picked up some Goodyear Eagle F1 Assymetric AS from TireRack for the 530i. Had them on my past E90 and liked them a lot. They have a $140 rebate for a set of 4 thru Goodyear right now if purchased with a Goodyear credit card.

My ZHP is running Conti DWS put on by PO. Good tire, just the sidewall is too soft and bubbles to easily hitting potholes. I experienced this on past installations.

The X1 is running Bridgestone Driveguards AS RFT. Best AS RFT I've experienced, but definitely on the Touring and not performance side of the equation.

[RUS_ZHP]

What kind of rack is that, how many bikes can it hold?

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I just noticed that I didn't reply to you, sorry. It's oem BMW bike holder. P/N is 222087861472. I bought them on eBay ba k in April from some Pennsylvania bmw dealer.

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[RUS_ZHP]

Those are Genuine BMW racks. He looks to have the same one I just bought. The touring bike holder! Since he has two of the holders it would hold two bikes! I have just one, so one bike for me!

https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7300/27709226562_b33b4008a5_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Jdz2Fy)
Yes, there this is bmw oem rack. I believe for e46 maximum allowed load on the rack cannot exceed 165 lb.

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[terraphantm]

So this is still a work in progress, but... I've am in the process of retrofitting "sport mode" to our cars. Unfortunately it's not exactly simple.

1) Code is present, but a couple switches are turned off. Not a big deal to fix that (especially after I was pointed to a checksum I had not yet known about).
2) The pin is not "connected" on MS45.1 DMEs. Studied the Z4 MS45.0 DME (which has the button from the factory), and soldered the appropriate resistors and capacitors to the DME. (Changes here if curious: http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showpost.php?p=16993278&postcount=13)

That was enough to test whether or not the input and code actually works.. and it does (in the attachment, notice that "Sport-taster" is set to "JA")

So I took a quick drive with a rigged wire to trigger the button, and the throttle is actually *much* better. I was pretty surprised at how much more responsive the car felt. Not quite S54 responsiveness, but makes switching between the two cars less jarring.

Now I have to wire up an actual sport button, which I'll use the M3 switch panel for. I'm still waiting on mine to arrive.
Wiring up the switch is easy enough. On an M3, the button shorts to ground when pressed, while the MS45 DME wants to see something between 3.5 to 10k ohms instead. Easy enough to just throw in a resistor inline with the wire.

Getting the LED to light up when the switch is on is harder. The MS45 doesn't actually have an output for the LED signal. Instead, it just changes a byte on the CAN-bus. On the Z4, the electric power steering module reads that CAN byte and triggers the LED. We don't have electric power steering, so that's a no go for the E46. So what I'll have to do is use something like an arduino to read the CAN-bus, and switch the ground to the LED pin when the right byte is broadcast.

All in all I spent quite a bit less money than I would on a shark injector or sprint booster, and I learned a lot in the process. But it's a complex enough mod that it's not as DIYable for everyone else as I had hoped.

[Sockethead]

Awesome work! You have a knack for figuring this stuff out.

[NoVAphotog]

So this is still a work in progress, but... I've am in the process of retrofitting "sport mode" to our cars. Unfortunately it's not exactly simple.

1) Code is present, but a couple switches are turned off. Not a big deal to fix that (especially after I was pointed to a checksum I had not yet known about).
2) The pin is not "connected" on MS45.1 DMEs. Studied the Z4 MS45.0 DME (which has the button from the factory), and soldered the appropriate resistors and capacitors to the DME. (Changes here if curious: http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showpost.php?p=16993278&postcount=13)

That was enough to test whether or not the input and code actually works.. and it does (in the attachment, notice that "Sport-taster" is set to "JA")

So I took a quick drive with a rigged wire to trigger the button, and the throttle is actually *much* better. I was pretty surprised at how much more responsive the car felt. Not quite S54 responsiveness, but makes switching between the two cars less jarring.

Now I have to wire up an actual sport button, which I'll use the M3 switch panel for. I'm still waiting on mine to arrive.
Wiring up the switch is easy enough. On an M3, the button shorts to ground when pressed, while the MS45 DME wants to see something between 3.5 to 10k ohms instead. Easy enough to just throw in a resistor inline with the wire.

Getting the LED to light up when the switch is on is harder. The MS45 doesn't actually have an output for the LED signal. Instead, it just changes a byte on the CAN-bus. On the Z4, the electric power steering module reads that CAN byte and triggers the LED. We don't have electric power steering, so that's a no go for the E46. So what I'll have to do is use something like an arduino to read the CAN-bus, and switch the ground to the LED pin when the right byte is broadcast.

All in all I spent quite a bit less money than I would on a shark injector or sprint booster, and I learned a lot in the process. But it's a complex enough mod that it's not as DIYable for everyone else as I had hoped.

:cheers

Stuff like this is one of the many reasons I wouldn't want a *new new* car...no one has had time to really delve into the intricacies and change them. Mostly because warranty, but also because they are all just THAT much more complicated.

[BMWCurves]

So this is still a work in progress, but... I've am in the process of retrofitting "sport mode" to our cars. Unfortunately it's not exactly simple.

1) Code is present, but a couple switches are turned off. Not a big deal to fix that (especially after I was pointed to a checksum I had not yet known about).
2) The pin is not "connected" on MS45.1 DMEs. Studied the Z4 MS45.0 DME (which has the button from the factory), and soldered the appropriate resistors and capacitors to the DME. (Changes here if curious: http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showpost.php?p=16993278&postcount=13)

That was enough to test whether or not the input and code actually works.. and it does (in the attachment, notice that "Sport-taster" is set to "JA")

So I took a quick drive with a rigged wire to trigger the button, and the throttle is actually *much* better. I was pretty surprised at how much more responsive the car felt. Not quite S54 responsiveness, but makes switching between the two cars less jarring.

Now I have to wire up an actual sport button, which I'll use the M3 switch panel for. I'm still waiting on mine to arrive.
Wiring up the switch is easy enough. On an M3, the button shorts to ground when pressed, while the MS45 DME wants to see something between 3.5 to 10k ohms instead. Easy enough to just throw in a resistor inline with the wire.

Getting the LED to light up when the switch is on is harder. The MS45 doesn't actually have an output for the LED signal. Instead, it just changes a byte on the CAN-bus. On the Z4, the electric power steering module reads that CAN byte and triggers the LED. We don't have electric power steering, so that's a no go for the E46. So what I'll have to do is use something like an arduino to read the CAN-bus, and switch the ground to the LED pin when the right byte is broadcast.

All in all I spent quite a bit less money than I would on a shark injector or sprint booster, and I learned a lot in the process. But it's a complex enough mod that it's not as DIYable for everyone else as I had hoped.

Very interesting. Great stuff. I'm constantly impressed by your DIY savviness.

[fredo]

Inspection II Checklist completed on the Mini.
My Indy reported this, I already knew about it:

Both inner CV boots cracking
Left Rear caliper mounting problem, replace on next break job
Low pressure power steering hoses seeping
Windshield has rock chips.
Airbag light on >>> dealer will fix on July 11th

Nothing big. He said the car is in good shape. :thumbsup

[D1ESEL]

Washed up the M3

https://c8.staticflickr.com/8/7740/27812250551_0bcd9e5621_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/JnF48e)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/JnF48e) by Chris (https://www.flickr.com/photos/mnboarder/), on Flickr

[Rovert]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160625/667f8385d4b97a56fe5c7d6ce499dcb2.jpg

Craigslist snatch!! 75% tread remaining on PSS for $310USD. 235/35 and 265/30 for my OEM 19s!

[Fenrir]

Diving board removed, black mustache refitted, bumper delete complete.

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[Johnmadd]

Diving board removed, black mustache refitted, bumper delete complete.

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Nice werk.

[Fenrir]

Nice werk.
Thanks John ^-^

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[Johnmadd]

Thanks John ^-^

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If you want to m20 swap that, let me know as I have 2 good one spare in my yard :-p

[Fenrir]

If you want to m20 swap that, let me know as I have 2 good one spare in my yard :-p
Oh that's awesome haha. And thanks but I'll hold off for a bit. The M10 has been completely rebuilt and I just finished tuning it today. It's running like an absolute champ. It's been straight piped into a thrush exhaust so it's a little raspy but I love it.

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[Johnmadd]

Very nice Ben :thumbsup

[Fenrir]

Very nice Ben :thumbsup
Thanks again John :). I've been jonesing for another since I sold my last one a few years ago. E21's are what got me into BMW's and building cars in the first place. It feel awesome to be back in another one.

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[Sockethead]

It's been straight piped into a thrush exhaust so it's a little raspy but I love it.


Damn, they're still around? I we used them on our cars in high school back in the seventies...

[Fenrir]

Damn, they're still around? I we used them on our cars in high school back in the seventies...
Sure are. Cherry Bomb is also still here. Under new owners though.

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[Johnmadd]

Ben, you're killing me. So nice!

[johnrando]

Nice Ben.

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[Fenrir]

Ben, you're killing me. So nice!


Nice Ben.

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Thanks guys :). This car is a blast to work on.. They have their headaches for sure. But they're also extremely rewarding.

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[slater]

So this is still a work in progress, but... I've am in the process of retrofitting "sport mode" to our cars. Unfortunately it's not exactly simple.

1) Code is present, but a couple switches are turned off. Not a big deal to fix that (especially after I was pointed to a checksum I had not yet known about).
2) The pin is not "connected" on MS45.1 DMEs. Studied the Z4 MS45.0 DME (which has the button from the factory), and soldered the appropriate resistors and capacitors to the DME. (Changes here if curious: http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showpost.php?p=16993278&postcount=13)

That was enough to test whether or not the input and code actually works.. and it does (in the attachment, notice that "Sport-taster" is set to "JA")

So I took a quick drive with a rigged wire to trigger the button, and the throttle is actually *much* better. I was pretty surprised at how much more responsive the car felt. Not quite S54 responsiveness, but makes switching between the two cars less jarring.

Now I have to wire up an actual sport button, which I'll use the M3 switch panel for. I'm still waiting on mine to arrive.
Wiring up the switch is easy enough. On an M3, the button shorts to ground when pressed, while the MS45 DME wants to see something between 3.5 to 10k ohms instead. Easy enough to just throw in a resistor inline with the wire.

Getting the LED to light up when the switch is on is harder. The MS45 doesn't actually have an output for the LED signal. Instead, it just changes a byte on the CAN-bus. On the Z4, the electric power steering module reads that CAN byte and triggers the LED. We don't have electric power steering, so that's a no go for the E46. So what I'll have to do is use something like an arduino to read the CAN-bus, and switch the ground to the LED pin when the right byte is broadcast.

All in all I spent quite a bit less money than I would on a shark injector or sprint booster, and I learned a lot in the process. But it's a complex enough mod that it's not as DIYable for everyone else as I had hoped.

this is amazing. awesome work and ingenuity! :cheers



Craigslist snatch!! 75% tread remaining on PSS for $310USD. 235/35 and 265/30 for my OEM 19s!

trevor! nice score!! :)

[Whammy]

Over the past few days, my dad and I built a workbench.
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[Vas]

That looks solid.

[Damian]

Just got my car back from Indy last night. Oil changed with mos2, brake fluid refresh and thishttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160628/61f09078bf82a9c168381393c8f0ffb7.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160628/c6b9750d8ca7d276b96014a117a9ab4a.jpg

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[D1ESEL]

I'm about to hit my ZHP with a hammer..... fvckin water pump is leaking.

[Damian]

I'm about to hit my ZHP with a hammer..... fvckin water pump is leaking.
Luckily that's an easy fix. Get the one with metal impeller if you can get your hands on one.

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[Sockethead]

Nothing wrong with the composite impeller either. The days of broken plastic impellers are long gone...

[BMWCurves]

Dropped the 540i off at the dealership for some diagnosis/maintenance. They gave me a new X1 X-Drive28i as a loaner. I have to say, I'm not an SUV/crossover fan, but I'm enjoying my time behind the wheel in it. Would absolutely love to have the HUD implemented in my car, but I know that's a pipedream

[D1ESEL]

I'm going to just do a Stewart then never worry about it again. It's not the money it's just the headache of another thing to the list of things to do with my cars.

[az3579]

Luckily that's an easy fix. Get the one with metal impeller if you can get your hands on one.

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The metal impeller design is actually less reliable, I believe. Those had bearing issues if I recall correctly.
The composite impeller is the final design, and is rock solid.


I'm going to just do a Stewart then never worry about it again. It's not the money it's just the headache of another thing to the list of things to do with my cars.

Personally I'd rather have piece of mind and do the water pump every 60k with a BMW one. Stewart may have a lifetime warranty, but that won't help you when you're stranded on the side of the road far from home. :dunno
I'm not saying they're prone to failure - they're not. But the possibility is there the longer you run it if you don't replace the water pump every so often. Moving parts are moving parts!

[terraphantm]

I'm going to just do a Stewart then never worry about it again. It's not the money it's just the headache of another thing to the list of things to do with my cars.

Stewart is actually known to leak a decent bit. There are a few threads on e46fanatics about it.

[Sockethead]

My Bosch pump with the metal impeller lasted 40K. The bearing failed... loudly . I replaced it with an OEM pump

[KevinC]

I too went OEM for the composite impeller and reasonable cost. I'll just replace it again at another 80k interval if I have the car that long. And I will, unless I replace it with a lower-mileage one at some point.

[alexandre]

Just dropped it off at my upholstery guy for driver's seat repair!

[Johnmadd]

I have had the stewart water pump since I bought my car and over 100,000 miles later no hiccups, knock on wood. :)

[Damian]

I'm not so much worried about the bearing going out since I can hear that and replace relatively quickly in my driveway. My bigger concern is the plastic impeller in a cooling system which routinely heats up to high temperatures. My first e46 overheated and when we pulled the water pump we found a melted plastic impeller. Not sure if the bad impeller caused the overheating or if it was a byproduct of the high temps but I switched to metal design on that and current ZHP ever since. Besides, the plastic impellers have bearings too, right? :dunno
Going on 20k miles on this one with no problems yet.

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[holyc0w]

The ZHP I bought had 100,000 miles on what apparently was the original cooling system. At least the mechanic thought so.

[das boots]

Seems that OEM BMW water pumps are all refurbished and packed in BMW packaging. And all are metal impellers.

[fw_fw]

Seems that OEM BMW water pumps are all refurbished and packed in BMW packaging. And all are metal impellers.

The 2 I bought this year, both OE Genuine BMW, one from Fischer and one from FCP, were remanufactured and metal impellers.

[az3579]

I'm not so much worried about the bearing going out since I can hear that and replace relatively quickly in my driveway. My bigger concern is the plastic impeller in a cooling system which routinely heats up to high temperatures. My first e46 overheated and when we pulled the water pump we found a melted plastic impeller. Not sure if the bad impeller caused the overheating or if it was a byproduct of the high temps but I switched to metal design on that and current ZHP ever since. Besides, the plastic impellers have bearings too, right? :dunno
Going on 20k miles on this one with no problems yet.

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The original design with the plastic impeller was obviously a faulty design. They've changed the design to a metal impeller, which had the bearing issues due to the metal material, probably from it being heavier and stressing the bearing more. The final design with the composite impeller, which is where it has been for the last few years, has proven to be a reliable design.

Not sure why the rest of you are getting metal impeller units as the OE remanufactured - my OE remanufactured unit that I just bought has a composite impeller.

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[D1ESEL]

Ordered a Stewart and a new thermostat. I have had them in 2 of my E36M's and they worked flawless.

I also ordered some JRZ RS2s for my M3. I can't wait to get those and the M-Performance exhaust on the car! Next is a MPerformance flat bottom alcantara wheel and MPerformance CF trim.

I went to look at an M2 as well. I would rather get an F80 M3 over that.

[das boots]

The original design with the plastic impeller was obviously a faulty design. They've changed the design to a metal impeller, which had the bearing issues due to the metal material, probably from it being heavier and stressing the bearing more. The final design with the composite impeller, which is where it has been for the last few years, has proven to be a reliable design.

Not sure why the rest of you are getting metal impeller units as the OE remanufactured - my OE remanufactured unit that I just bought has a composite impeller.

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I wonder if we can have the unused refurbished still in box be returned/exchanged with the composite impeller.

[az3579]

I wonder if we can have the unused refurbished still in box be returned/exchanged with the composite impeller.
Dunno. I'm sure it'll be fine if you replace it at regular 60k intervals. :dunno

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[Vas]

Ordered a Stewart and a new thermostat. I have had them in 2 of my E36M's and they worked flawless.

I also ordered some JRZ RS2s for my M3. I can't wait to get those and the M-Performance exhaust on the car! Next is a MPerformance flat bottom alcantara wheel and MPerformance CF trim.

I went to look at an M2 as well. I would rather get an F80 M3 over that.
Serious coin spent there

[egiles14]

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Put my newly acquired '04 ZHP on the lift to give it a good inspection underneath. Didn't find any surprises, and just verified from driving it the worn items that need attention. It's actually in very good order considering it has 151k miles, but definitely needs RTAB's and differential bushings.

I'm just so happy to be driving a manual again, and how I had missed the alcantara interior!

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[D1ESEL]

Serious coin spent there

Yeah. Tis the season. I am still torn on wheels. I am either going to do 18" BBS F1-R's or 18" BBS E88's

[Sockethead]

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Put my newly acquired '04 ZHP on the lift to give it a good inspection underneath. Didn't find any surprises, and just verified from driving it the worn items that need attention. It's actually in very good order considering it has 151k miles, but definitely needs RTAB's and differential bushings.

I'm just so happy to be driving a manual again, and how I had missed the alcantara interior!

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Looks damn good for the mileage good that it only needs the typical bits and pieces

I know what you mean about the manual... I went 10 years without before I got my first bimmer. I really missed it

[3ZHP]

Tomorrow's project.

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[Vas]

Tomorrow's project.

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That should be fun. Did your old one go bad?

[3ZHP]

That should be fun. Did your old one go bad?

Yup, it blows hot air with the AC on.

Shouldn't be very difficult. I've got a couple of rubber corks to plug the lines when I pull them. Hopefully I won't loose to much coolant.


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[az3579]

What is that?

[fw_fw]

What is that?

It's a thingamabob for the thingamajig....

Glad I'm not the only one who doesn't know what it is! I'm guessing some kind of coolant valve for the heater core....

[terraphantm]

It's a thingamabob for the thingamajig....

Glad I'm not the only one who doesn't know what it is! I'm guessing some kind of coolant valve for the heater core....

That's exactly what it is

[3ZHP]

What is that?

It's a heater control valve and it stops the flow of coolant to the heater core when not needed. Mine was sticking and blowing hot when the AC was on. It's located on the drivers side inner fender, under the intake tube.


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[Sockethead]

Lol. I thought that's what it was too but I googled the part number on it in the pic to be sure ;)

[holyc0w]

Since we're on the subject of heating:
My air (no AC) blows significantly warmer than outside air sometimes. Is this normal?

I set the central vents to the 3 blue dots. This seems to happen after I drive somewhere, stop and come back in an hour.

[Sockethead]

Mine does that too. I think its just the air passing through all the ducts and parts that have been heated up while the car has been sitting. I've noticed that in our other vehicles too.

[holyc0w]

I figured it was just the heat soaking in. I don't remember it being that obvious on my old car.

[D1ESEL]

Had the ZHP detailed. M3 is next!

https://c6.staticflickr.com/8/7409/27965683541_0624c4a3c2_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/JBerpB)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/JBerpB) by Chris (https://www.flickr.com/photos/mnboarder/), on Flickr

[Sockethead]

I installed this and it works perfectly!

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160704/534457c4f98dc4973a0f0df217e58c3e.jpg

Well done Mr. Phantm, well done!

[rguti153]

Nice !

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[BMWCurves]

I installed this and it works perfectly!

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160704/534457c4f98dc4973a0f0df217e58c3e.jpg

Well done Mr. Phantm, well done!

How do you like it?

[Sockethead]

I like it a lot! Goes well with my interior too. I like having the oil temp gauge instead of the fuel consumption gauge. The LEDs on the tach match the ZHPs redline perfectly. And I have all 4 doors on the warning display
It's a 10 on the cool factor scale (M3 guys are saying NBD)

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[rguti153]

I live it a lot! Goes well with my interior too. I like having the oil temp gauge instead of the fuel consumption gauge. The LEDs on the tach match the ZHPs redline perfectly. And I have all 4 doors on the warning display
It's a 10 on the cool factor scale (M3 guys are saying NBD)

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160704/0ece9a76b93fb94a9ee5056985fea41d.jpg
Do the leds on the rpm tach always on ? Or only when u getting to the redline?

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[Sockethead]

They are always on but as the car warms up the yellows turn off until there is one left near redline.

[terraphantm]

For the ZHP:

Finished my sport button retrofit. Got the M3 switch panel installed, wired up the switch to the DME, threw an arduino + can shield onto my CAN-bus to trigger the LED, and everything works perfect. While I was working on the car, I also went ahead and installed my M3 fuel pump baffle.


For the M3:

Gave it a much needed wash.

[Aeternalis]

I installed this and it works perfectly!

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160704/534457c4f98dc4973a0f0df217e58c3e.jpg

Well done Mr. Phantm, well done!
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[cakM3]

Helped BP install his permanent AUX adapter in his ZHP
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and finished setting up my recently installed Intravee II iPod interface in my ZHP [emoji1360][emoji41]

@ Rob...absolutely love your new instrument cluster! [emoji41][emoji41]

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[BADCLOWN]

I really need to get on finding an M3 cluster, looks great

[az3579]

Helped BP install his secondary 12v socket in his ZHP

Fixed. :)
Thanks for the electrical help, Charlie, it works perfectly. Routed just the way I like it. :thumbsup

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[cakM3]

Fixed. :)
Thanks for the electrical help, Charlie, it works perfectly. Routed just the way I like it. :thumbsup

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Glad to help a friend! [emoji1360]


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[Sockethead]

I really need to get on finding an M3 cluster, looks great

I found mine on eBay and offered $185 they accepted. I thought that was a pretty good price for one in perfect condition. Look at the pics very carefully. I saw some where the needles were really faded...

[fw_fw]

Paint Correction done finished on the 530i.....

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[Johnmadd]

Very nice Frank. In my head that had a scarface accent.

[Dual]

So the oil gauge just works... what about odometer functions?

[Sockethead]

Yes, the oil gauge just works but a lot of the other functions have to be programmed in. Terraphantm can explain it better than me.

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showpost.php?p=17002789&postcount=910

[Sockethead]

Beautiful job on the e39 Frank, looks new

[fw_fw]

Very nice Frank. In my head that had a scarface accent.


Beautiful job on the e39 Frank, looks new

Thanks guys, most satisfying paint correction I've done. There were three places on the car where the selling dealer's "detail shop" touched up some scratches with touchup paint. Wish I had taken some before pics of that touchup, they were awful. Only thing that made them tolerable is that they were black on black, thus hard to see at 10+ feet. I removed the touchup with some Langka touchup blob remover and hit the scratches with the DA Porter-Cable with some Meguiars m105 with an orange pad. Those scratches are 98% gone. I do have one pic of the trunk that the dealer originally sent me when I was first looking at the car. The large scratch luckily wasn't too deep, that and the other web-like scratches and are evident. It gives one some idea what a proper paint correction can remove:

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[terraphantm]

So the oil gauge just works... what about odometer functions?

With my coding and modifications, it's 100% functional (for manual cars).

If you take an M3 cluster and just install it without any mods, this is the result

100% functional with no coding
Tachometer
Oil temp gauge
Fuel gauge

Functional but needs coding to be accurate:
Odometer
Speedometer
Coolant temp gauge
MPG calculations

May need coding
DSC
Alternator light
Oil pressure / level light

Not functional without additional modifications
Oil warmup lights (requires DME software mod, and needs LEDs to be changed if you want accurate redline)
Rear door LEDs for sedans (have to solder LEDs and resistors)

Not functional ever (probably)
Automatic transmission gear display


In addition to the coding and hardware mods, I reset the mileage on the cluster to 0 so that it can load the correct mileage from the LCM

[derbo]

With my coding and modifications, it's 100% functional (for manual cars).

If you take an M3 cluster and just install it without any mods, this is the result

100% functional with no coding
Tachometer
Oil temp gauge
Fuel gauge

Functional but needs coding to be accurate:
Odometer
Speedometer
Coolant temp gauge
MPG calculations

May need coding
DSC
Alternator light
Oil pressure / level light

Not functional without additional modifications
Oil warmup lights (requires DME software mod, and needs LEDs to be changed if you want accurate redline)
Rear door LEDs for sedans (have to solder LEDs and resistors)

Not functional ever (probably)
Automatic transmission gear display


In addition to the coding and hardware mods, I reset the mileage on the cluster to 0 so that it can load the correct mileage from the LCM

This is sick. Is this a service you will be providing Terra? :)

[terraphantm]

This is sick. Is this a service you will be providing Terra? :)

Yes, but not for much longer. I start medical school at the end of the month, and anticipate getting busy (not to mention I'm in the process of moving and whatnot). Maybe once I get used to the new work load I can take on a couple here and there, but I'd have a hard time offering any sort of time guarantee

[D1ESEL]

Sooooo a set of 18x8" LM's just popped up for sale. Should I do it???

[Yass_ZHP]

I finally got around to purchasing my UUC underdrive pulley set :roundel

I also got a new whaler thermostat and a new graf water pump. I recently hit 120k miles and I want to ensure I dont have any issues with that.

[Fenrir]

Trunk and driver side rear mirror sticker mods. Apparently worth 10hp each. Or so I hear.

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On another note, I took the ZHP out and about for the first time since I bought the E21. Comparison? My God the ZHP might as well be an F-15 compared to the E-21. Feels like a completely different car now haha.

Something something something Hennarot

[D1ESEL]

Put the MPerformance exhaust on my M3.... seriously a must for all E9x M cars. I also am patiently waiting for my coilovers to arrive.

New things coming for the ZHP as well. I will post pictures soon. I am getting ready for a local show Eurowerks on the 17th of July

[Dual]

With my coding and modifications, it's 100% functional (for manual cars).

If you take an M3 cluster and just install it without any mods, this is the result

100% functional with no coding
Tachometer
Oil temp gauge
Fuel gauge

Functional but needs coding to be accurate:
Odometer
Speedometer
Coolant temp gauge
MPG calculations

May need coding
DSC
Alternator light
Oil pressure / level light

Not functional without additional modifications
Oil warmup lights (requires DME software mod, and needs LEDs to be changed if you want accurate redline)
Rear door LEDs for sedans (have to solder LEDs and resistors)

Not functional ever (probably)
Automatic transmission gear display


In addition to the coding and hardware mods, I reset the mileage on the cluster to 0 so that it can load the correct mileage from the LCM

Thanks, terraphantm, for that scary-impressive list and to all for the info here.

[rguti153]

Finally install the damn stickers been so damn busy probably install the covers this weekend http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160707/ccd95d96b1e4180bc7d8e5e2f337a3d1.jpg

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[BMWCurves]

I like the look!

[rguti153]

I like the look!
Thanks !

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[RUS_ZHP]

Beautiful job on the e39 Frank, looks new
+1

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[theothersawyer]

That looks really good!

[cakM3]

Finally install the damn stickers been so damn busy probably install the covers this weekend http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160707/ccd95d96b1e4180bc7d8e5e2f337a3d1.jpg

I like it! :thumbsup

[rguti153]

I like it! :thumbsup
Thanks, I have the extra one I receive with the stretch letters

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[TheFinanceGuy]

Finally sending off my GM5 for repair, and a little extra with the LCM.

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[cakM3]

Finally sending off my GM5 for repair, and a little extra with the LCM.

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[TheFinanceGuy]

GM5 back and working. Though I haven't reinstalled the glovebox yet.
LCM is on its way back. Can't wait!


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[Whammy]

GM5 back and working. Though I haven't reinstalled the glovebox yet.
LCM is on its way back. Can't wait!


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What issues were you having with the GM5?

[Vas]

Who did the gm5 repair ?

[TheFinanceGuy]

Scott at https://www.bmwgm5.com/

Work looks solid. Fast turn around. He got it on Thursday and I got it back today.


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[fredo]

Good to hear about the GM5 guy. No problems so far, but you never know.

On a different note, I filled up the Mini and estimated the MPG, it was 21.5 ... I expected a little better after the recent tune up. But that's ok, I like to drive it hard sometimes.

[TheFinanceGuy]

My GM5 was not unlocking my doors. I had to put the kids in through the windows the other day.


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[az3579]

Today I laid the foundation for the PDC system from the module rearwards. Now I just need to run the wiring through the car's interior to the front.

Here's a horribly overexposed shot of the purty rear sensors.


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I will need to take the trim off and paint it so it all matches each other. I also need to figure out why my connectors won't fully seat on my sensors despite being keyed correctly. I'd have to really out some force on them for them to clip in...

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[bimmerteknik]

Washed it....http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160710/2a572f2bd2839ee4403209b8a4c2d350.jpg


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[terraphantm]

Got my coby wheel in, and figured I'd install it while my car is down for maintenance anyway.

Interestingly, the replacement wheel was a bit lighter than the original.

http://i.imgur.com/LzJHQ7dl.jpg

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

[TheFinanceGuy]

That's odd. Why would the wheel be lighter?
Perhaps all the hand oils and other junk weigh that much?


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[Whammy]

Scott at https://www.bmwgm5.com/

Work looks solid. Fast turn around. He got it on Thursday and I got it back today.


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Patrick, what issues were you having with your gm5?

[TheFinanceGuy]

Patrick, what issues were you having with your gm5?

Over the course of a year the locks were not unlocking. Most notable times is when the temp would change. For example: 60 in the AM and 80 around 2PM. I can lock the car, but often would be unable to unlock the car.
This resulted in me putting the kids in through the windows more than once...


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[squashman702]

Installed Bilstein B4's all around on Friday along with new mounts in the front, and reinforced mounts in the rear. Got everything back together and realized I had missed the washer between the spring mount and strut bearing in the front, so took it all back apart. Car rides so much better now. Lesson learned about not replacing these when I got the car- one of the OEM rear shocks was totally blown, and one of the front struts had no rebound. Rides so much better now.

http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff295/squashman702/20160708_143323_zpsxkgfde3y.jpg (http://s243.photobucket.com/user/squashman702/media/20160708_143323_zpsxkgfde3y.jpg.html)

On the M3, I welded in some reinforcement plates on the front crossmember and dropped the LS1/T56 into the car for the first time.

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[BMWCurves]

Swapped out the passenger side door panel for the M3 panel I have and adding sound deadening while I was in there. The job entailed pulling my panel, swapping armrests so I could retain my cube trim, swapping armrest pads because I want the M3 leather, speakers because I think mine will have had less use than the M3 it came from, and all new foam panel clips.

The job took a little longer than expected (hence why I only got the passenger side done) but the leather is nicer and it has a slightly thicker "thud" sound to the door when I close it. Haven't driven it yet but I am hoping for a bit of reduced road noise from that side.

[Vas]

Did new brakes on my mom's zhp today. Got only the front done. Rear tomorrow.

[johnrando]

Finally able to contribute to this thread, it's been awhile since I've done anything to my car. Washed Ness, then installed Gruppe M intake with a lot of help from William (actually had to dremel some of the c/f to make it fit), and while my BMW Perf Intake was out, noticed a small leak in the upper radiator hose so I replaced that. EDIT: Forgot to mention that I also put in the Stett boots.


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[johnrando]

Pics

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[rguti153]

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Damn I need a black coupler for my gruppe m

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[johnrando]

What color is yours? I'm actually thinking of painting those silver rings black so they don't stand out so much. Any ideas the best way to paint them to look good... spray paint?

[rguti153]

Blue http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160711/e236bd3ef5520c6ad976ef61b5d81d64.jpg

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[WOLFN8TR]

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Man that looks so sweet John! Good work John and William!

[cakM3]

Man that looks so sweet John!

+1

Looks great John!


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[TheFinanceGuy]

Wait. Where did you get a black coupler John?
Looks great!

Mine is also blue.


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[Sockethead]

Looks good John! To paint the rings, just scuff them up with some sand paper or scuff pads and spay paint

[johnrando]

Thanks all (Gary, Patrick, Rob, Charlie). Thanks for the tip Rob, that's what I was thinking but wanted to make sure. Mine came black, didn't know they had blue. But, with my silver dipstick handle, maybe I'll just keep 'em silver.

Separately, I should also mention that I put in the Stett boots. Hopefully they will heat cycle and become more flexible near term but they worked.

[Sockethead]

I thought those boots looked a little distorted in that one pic.... I wonder if hitting them with a heat gun would help....

[johnrando]

They are. Thought about a heat gun, but William showed me that his eventually melded/fit better after some amount of heat cycle time, so it will happen naturally.

[Sockethead]

Ok good to know

[BMWCurves]

Swapped my ZHP driver's side door panel with my E46 M3 door panel.

[TheFinanceGuy]

They are. Thought about a heat gun, but William showed me that his eventually melded/fit better after some amount of heat cycle time, so it will happen naturally.

Mine did this. Actually were super easy to install the second time after about 5k miles.

There are no odd bends in mine at all now. No color fade either!


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[johnrando]

Good info Guy.

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[danewilson77]

Blue http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160711/e236bd3ef5520c6ad976ef61b5d81d64.jpg

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Mine as well.

S7 Edge, out

[johnrando]

Guess I lucked out.

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[ClimRox]

Last week - Suspension refresh with Koni Yellows and all the related wear items. This week - new rotors and pads, and a new key. In a few weeks - new tires.

[san]

Koni yellows shocks seem to be mafia preferred (including me)


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[BMWCurves]

Last week - Suspension refresh with Koni Yellows and all the related wear items. This week - new rotors and pads, and a new key. In a few weeks - new tires.

Nicely done. Initial impressions? I guess you've got to give it a few hundred miles to settle properly.


Koni yellows shocks seem to be mafia preferred (including me)

Agreed. It's what I went with because a) I know the brand and model from personal experience b) the cost was not particularly high and c) they would be close to OEM spec i.e. struck a good balance between performance and comfort, but were also adjustable. I think other Mafia members have similar priorities so they work well for their needs

[Vas]

Interior detail on my mom's zhp before she picks it up tomorrow.

[san]

Agreed. It's what I went with because a) I know the brand and model from personal experience b) the cost was not particularly high and c) they would be close to OEM spec i.e. struck a good balance between performance and comfort, but were also adjustable. I think other Mafia members have similar priorities so they work well for their needs

Yup, those are exactly my reasons to get them too... Can't beat the performance they offer for the price...


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[ClimRox]

Nicely done. Initial impressions? I guess you've got to give it a few hundred miles to settle properly.

The rear feels much better, I think because my OE shocks were beyond toast. The front feels about the same, maybe a little stiffer. I set them on ~7/8 from soft.

[BADCLOWN]

Clay bar and wax for the car today.

I've been using megiuars tech wax (liquid) on my truck and haven't really liked it. Trying out megiuars ultimate paste wax

[fw_fw]

Clay bar and wax for the car today.

I've been using megiuars tech wax (liquid) on my truck and haven't really liked it. Trying out megiuars ultimate paste wax

Their NXT Tech wax is ok, but it does have a small amount of abrasives in it. For a wax/sealant I've come to swear by Blackfire Wet Diamond Sealant:

https://www.amazon.com/BLACKFIRE-Diamond-Finish-Paint-Protection/dp/B005QAG2EW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468440550&sr=8-1&keywords=Blackfire+Wet+Diamond

Goes on and off like a dream, and the shine & beading is second to none!

[BMWCurves]

Finished up my black M3 interior swap. Everything is in: front seats, front door cards, rear "door" cards, rear side bolsters, rear seat backs, rear seat bottom.

[san]

Finished up my black M3 interior swap. Everything is in: front seats, front door cards, rear "door" cards, rear side bolsters, rear seat backs, rear seat bottom.

Pics!


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[fredo]

Recall for passenger airbag sensor done in the Mini. No more dash warnings ! :thumbsup

And I got a free alignment valued at $179. At first, I approved the service. But then I remembered it was done last year, so I cancelled it. They did it anyways, so I explained the situation and paid nothing for it. I was happy with the resolution.

[BMWCurves]

Pics!


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I'll update pics in my DIY guide. They aren't going to be great since a) they were taken with an iPhone b) I did the work in the garage in my tinted car, so not a lot of good lighting and c) I traded out black for black, so not a lot of visible changes.

[san]

I'll update pics in my DIY guide. They aren't going to be great since a) they were taken with an iPhone b) I did the work in the garage in my tinted car, so not a lot of good lighting and c) I traded out black for black, so not a lot of visible changes.

Ah, I thought you had a different color interior...


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[Smilez]

WATER PUMP PIPE
HEATER PIPE

[slater]

Finished up my black M3 interior swap. Everything is in: front seats, front door cards, rear "door" cards, rear side bolsters, rear seat backs, rear seat bottom.

awesome! :)

[fredo]

The MINI has a new driver ... my sister. She came to visit for some days. I was surprised: the last time she drove MT was in 1994 and she drove the MINI yesterday really well. The car died only once ! :thumbsup

[3ZHP]

The MINI has a new driver ... my sister. She came to visit for some days. I was surprised: the last time she drove MT was in 1994 and she drove the MINI yesterday really well. The car died only once ! :thumbsup

Just like riding a house!


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[kbcons]

Clutch, motor mounts, shifter bushings. Like driving a whole new car!

Next up (today); bleed them brakes.

Ken...

[fw_fw]

Just like riding a house!



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[kbcons]

:dunno

Hey! Folks like her are in high demand in the roofing industry. Once they'd learned to ride the house they're less likely to fall off!

Ken...

[fredo]

LOL ... I assumed Guy wanted to say "horse" ... But I may be wrong. :rofl

[az3579]

LOL ... I assumed Guy wanted to say "horse" ... But I may be wrong. :rofl
I'm going with "house". :biggrin

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[fredo]

I cleaned the ZHP interior with my new shop vac, recommended by Vas. For $50 it's a very good deal, You can find it in Wal-Mart or Amazon.

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[johnrando]

Nice Fredo

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[Vas]

That vac is pretty great especially for the price. Glad to hear you like it

[BADCLOWN]

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[cakM3]

I cleaned the ZHP interior with my new shop vac, recommended by Vas. For $50 it's a very good deal, You can find it in Wal-Mart or Amazon.

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Very nice fredo! :thumbsup

[ChristopherL]

Haven't done much except oil changes and driving the car.
Had the interior detailed, and gave the exterior a quick detail. Not up to my standards, it needs a more intensive detail - maybe this fall when the weather is cool enough to drive the E30 for a few days.

Today I had some time to pull both headlights out and swap out the reflector bowls for a set of clemsone46 refurbished bowls.
I probably spent more time reading incomplete "DIY" threads than the actual process took.
One thing I will note - if your car has the headlight washers, do yourself a favor and stand off to the side when you pull them off. Otherwise you get a full crotch/chest full of washer fluid. ;)

A few photos of the condition of my reflector bowls vs. clemson's bowls, the old faded outer headlight covers vs. the new OE ones.
Looking forward to driving at night without the need to run with my foglights on to be able to see!

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s311/unhcll/IMG_1800.jpg (http://s155.photobucket.com/user/unhcll/media/IMG_1800.jpg.html)

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One thing I will caution individuals of when you go in to do this - pay close attention to the wire sheathing for the high beam shield actuator.
My car spent it's entire life in Virginia until last year. The wire sheathing for the high beam actuator was brittle and flaking off the wires. If left unattended, it was close to a possible short when I went to actuate the high beams. Some proper heat shrink tubing resolved the issue.

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s311/unhcll/IMG_1803.jpg (http://s155.photobucket.com/user/unhcll/media/IMG_1803.jpg.html)

Next up - Z4M CAB's which are rolling around in my trunk waiting for the next oil service...


Oh, also bought a Thule roof rack - needed a way to get a surf board the whopping 1 mile down to the beach for my new hobby!
(taken a week or so ago, before the headlights, and the day before the roof rack arrived) 2 trips with the foam blocks was enough - no need to ruin the roof with scratches!
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-Chris

[az3579]

Today I completed phase two of the PDC retrofit, which involved removing some interior bits so I could run the wiring harness from the control module to the glove box area.

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[3ZHP]

Good stuff guys.


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[Vas]

Washed sketchi

[D1ESEL]

Removed my ECIS intake and installed my BMW Performance one as well as my OEM M3 strut bar.

I also detailed my car for a total of about 7.5 hours over the last two days for a local show that is tomorrow.

https://c6.staticflickr.com/9/8812/27720675453_5ed6afe311_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/JezH3e)Detailing the engine bay (https://flic.kr/p/JezH3e) by Chris (https://www.flickr.com/photos/mnboarder/), on Flickr

https://c8.staticflickr.com/8/7616/27720676623_843e9c44bb_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/JezHop)Detailing the engine bay (https://flic.kr/p/JezHop) by Chris (https://www.flickr.com/photos/mnboarder/), on Flickr

https://c8.staticflickr.com/9/8872/27720678103_664dbf9a78_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/JezHPV)Detailing the engine bay (https://flic.kr/p/JezHPV) by Chris (https://www.flickr.com/photos/mnboarder/), on Flickr

https://c8.staticflickr.com/9/8618/28258152311_b4c9a98090_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/K45qbB)Detailing the engine bay (https://flic.kr/p/K45qbB) by Chris (https://www.flickr.com/photos/mnboarder/), on Flickr

[WOLFN8TR]

Looks Sweet! [emoji106]

[cakM3]

I worked on both my ZHP and M3 today, specifically on their Intravee II setup. I found the menu in my Intravee where I can manually change my one-touch blink from 2 blinks all the way up to 11 blinks. Not that I would use 11 blinks but I now have that option (without having to code my LCM) to change the amount of blinks I get when I lightly touch my turn signal stalk... :)


For those of you who have Intravee this is how you do it: :thumbsup

You start out from the Setup menu then you go into Extras...
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Once you get into Blink Count rotate the lower right rotary knob to change the amount of blink you desire. - Off, 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10, and 11(shown)
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8788/28297123171_1558d70418_o.png


I currently have both my ZHP and M3 set to one-touch "hex" blink :drevil

[johnrando]

Good Stuff Charlie, Chris, Christopher, BP.

[cakM3]

Good Stuff Charlie, Chris, Christopher, BP.

Today Gary showed me where I can have engine temp/outside temp displayed on my navi display thru my Intravee which I found interesting. I also figured out how I can use my fog lights as DRLs while having all other lights in the off position as well as have my PDC display on my navi screen when backing up thanks to my Intravee interface. This device does a lot of pretty cool things! Both cars are now coded with these features :)

[Sockethead]

that's really cool!

[BMWCurves]

that's really cool!

+1.

If my car had factory navigation, I'd enable a lot of those features.

[terraphantm]

Did what should be my last round of maintenance before I start school

Oil pan gasket
New oil filter housing (check valve was broken on the original)
Cold Weather PCV + Updated dipstick tube
Hydraulic tensioner & pulley, idler pulley, AC pulley, and belts
Waterpump, expansion tank, and hoses
M3 engine mounts
M3 transmission mounts
ECS Stainless Brake lines + Motul DOT5.1 fluid
Oil change w/ Castrol 0w-40
Previously had done ZHP control arms, Z4M bushings, E46 M3 RTABs, upper/lower ball joints in the back, brakes + rotors, intake air filter, cabin air filter, and Pilot Sport AS3 Plus tires


Cosmetically this car is still a little rough around the edges, but mechanically it should be sound.

[san]

Did what should be my last round of maintenance before I start school

Oil pan gasket
New oil filter housing (check valve was broken on the original)
Cold Weather PCV + Updated dipstick tube
Hydraulic tensioner & pulley, idler pulley, AC pulley, and belts
Waterpump, expansion tank, and hoses
M3 engine mounts
M3 transmission mounts
ECS Stainless Brake lines + Motul DOT5.1 fluid
Oil change w/ Castrol 0w-40
Previously had done ZHP control arms, Z4M bushings, E46 M3 RTABs, upper/lower ball joints in the back, brakes + rotors, intake air filter, cabin air filter, and Pilot Sport AS3 Plus tires


Cosmetically this car is still a little rough around the edges, but mechanically it should be sound.

Man, that's a lot of work you've done... :thumbsup


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[D1ESEL]

Buying a 2nd e46 this week...... :eeps

[Sockethead]

Did what should be my last round of maintenance before I start school

Oil pan gasket
New oil filter housing (check valve was broken on the original)
Cold Weather PCV + Updated dipstick tube
Hydraulic tensioner & pulley, idler pulley, AC pulley, and belts
Waterpump, expansion tank, and hoses
M3 engine mounts
M3 transmission mounts
ECS Stainless Brake lines + Motul DOT5.1 fluid
Oil change w/ Castrol 0w-40
Previously had done ZHP control arms, Z4M bushings, E46 M3 RTABs, upper/lower ball joints in the back, brakes + rotors, intake air filter, cabin air filter, and Pilot Sport AS3 Plus tires


Cosmetically this car is still a little rough around the edges, but mechanically it should be sound.

I'd rather have a mechanically sound car that's a little rough around the edges than a beautiful car that's a piece of crap underneath...

[das boots]

I'd rather have a mechanically sound car that's a little rough around the edges than a beautiful car that's a piece of crap underneath...


+1

[slater]

I'd rather have a mechanically sound car that's a little rough around the edges than a beautiful car that's a piece of crap underneath...

absolutely. plus, then you can park it without being paranoid of door dings. ;)

[az3579]

I'd rather have a mechanically sound car that's a little rough around the edges than a beautiful car that's a piece of crap underneath...
I'd rather a car that's perfect inside, outside, and mechanically. :shifty

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[Vas]

Did what should be my last round of maintenance before I start school

Oil pan gasket
New oil filter housing (check valve was broken on the original)
Cold Weather PCV + Updated dipstick tube
Hydraulic tensioner & pulley, idler pulley, AC pulley, and belts
Waterpump, expansion tank, and hoses
M3 engine mounts
M3 transmission mounts
ECS Stainless Brake lines + Motul DOT5.1 fluid
Oil change w/ Castrol 0w-40
Previously had done ZHP control arms, Z4M bushings, E46 M3 RTABs, upper/lower ball joints in the back, brakes + rotors, intake air filter, cabin air filter, and Pilot Sport AS3 Plus tires


Cosmetically this car is still a little rough around the edges, but mechanically it should be sound.

Not sure about your mileage but keep in mind about the fuel pump/filter.

[MrAdventure]

Bunch of things, I had my preferred shop do a bunch yesterday:

Oil filter housing gasket, Vanos line
Coolant system replacement - Radiator, Expansion tank, hoses, Water Pump (metal impeller!), thermostat, and belts
CVV, Intake hoses replaced, including replacing the lower intake boot, which was cracked
Brake fluid flush/replacement

[terraphantm]

Not sure about your mileage but keep in mind about the fuel pump/filter.

Those were done shortly before I got the car, but yeah, definitely something I would have done otherwise.

[daytona90t]

Had my car tinted with LLumar CTX-40. The tint that was on it when I bought the car was in rough shape with some cleaner damage on the side windows and the rear window was full of bubbles. It only took me three years to get it re-done. Now it looks amazing!
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[san]

Had my car tinted with LLumar CTX-40. The tint that was on it when I bought the car was in rough shape with some cleaner damage on the side windows and the rear window was full of bubbles. It only took me three years to get it re-done. Now it looks amazing!
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Looks good :thumbsup


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[squashman702]

Replaced the cabin filter today and looked over the rear subframe- the rear bushing for the diff has some cracking, so I just ordered Lemforder replacements for that and the two front diff bushings. Ordered some more small parts for the M3 as well.

[rguti153]

Had my car tinted with LLumar CTX-40. The tint that was on it when I bought the car was in rough shape with some cleaner damage on the side windows and the rear window was full of bubbles. It only took me three years to get it re-done. Now it looks amazing!
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Why does it look like a different shades of color or is it just me

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[Vas]

It had paint work with no color blend

[Rovert]

Mounted some fun tires on!

https://c4.staticflickr.com/9/8448/28349106011_c88d7504f8_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Kc7zxR)

Compared to my DW and DWS, I feel like my butt dyno lateral grip is similar. If the PSS is just a bit better, it doesn't make a difference in my grin when I hit apex at max velocity. What I do feel is a nicely controlled progressive slide when I instruct the LSD to make the rear shoes do the moonwalk. The tires just seem to feel more predictable under that scenario so it lets loose smoother and gains traction smoothly too. The ride is quieter and softer feeling which I really love. I've got to stop sliding and start gripping more so I can feel the side to side turn in next. I'll have the week to play around since it's dry!

Previous rubber was really low from not changing my RTABs in time. I then had to make a risky move and swap right to left tires (inside to outside) and set rear camber to max so I could use my DWS up more while I searched for replacement rubber:

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160720/5d9b9677961da99c16cab9c30d66a77c.jpg

This rear tire configuration created easy drift in the wet and tenacious "slicks" grip in the dry. So two totally opposite spectrums of handling which yielded a lot of fun but slightly dangerous if I wasn't paying attention. Now it's all fixed so I shouldn't be able to initiate a drift in 6th gear at 60mph in a moderate corner. LOL

[Sockethead]

eh... I gotta do that with my rear tires too... can't afford new tires right now...

[johnrando]

Buying a 2nd e46 this week...... :eeps

Details?

[daytona90t]

Why does it look like a different shades of color or is it just me

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It is probably just the way the different angles, light, and reflections are making my photos come out. It is definitely the same all the way around. Interesting though, the tint that was removed was actually gauging 33% in the front windows and 27% in the back windows, I always though it was the same all the way around. the CTX-40 gauges around 35% with the factory glass.

[D1ESEL]

Details?

2000 323i Touring :)

[Johnmadd]

2000 323i Touring :)

Nice!

[Sockethead]

that will be sweet with a manual

[johnrando]

Def looking forward to pics, etc.

[D1ESEL]

Def looking forward to pics, etc.

Its a AW/Sand non sport pack but it has HK, premium and fogs. It already comes with snows on the 16's which is awesome! The car was a TX, UT and CA car until 2013 when it was brought to MN so it is SUPER clean aside from a few spots on the pillars I am going to fix.

Plans for the summer are:
Put 135's on it
H&R Cup kit or spring/shock combo
Mtech II front bumper
Make sure maintenance is all good to go for winter
Swap in ZHP sand front sport seats
PDR a few things and a bit of minor rust repair on the pillars

Then I will find a NB interior, black dash and carpet for my ZHP and some silver cube trim :)

https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8810/27847676724_fb4d787a40_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/JqNC6j)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/JqNC6j) by Chris (https://www.flickr.com/photos/mnboarder/), on Flickr

[az3579]

Just curious - if it's a winter car, why lower it? Lower = bad for winter - ask me how I know. :(

[terraphantm]

Just curious - if it's a winter car, why lower it? Lower = bad for winter - ask me how I know. :(

Agreed. Personally I would just get ZSP springs and shocks and call it a day.

[D1ESEL]

I live in the metro area and the roads get plowed very well and I am not concerned. I have driven really low cars in the winter and it's not like I am slamming it. It'll be an inch and a half tops with the cup kit.

[Dual]

Bimmian toys: painted keyhole cover and Xenesis "Xenon match" H7 bulbs for daytime running.

The keyhole cover pops in very easily (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?3108-ZHP-Mafia-BMW-330i-Official-Keyhole-delete-DIY-doityourself) (Thanks, Dane). The color, as with the painted grille, is a bit whiter than the other paint on the car, but it's not something anyone would notice.

The stock halogen bulbs in the daytime running position were driving me crazy: I have the factory HID system otherwise. I can't fit LED or most other replacements to the DRL position in my coupe. The Xenesis does pull the apparent color temp up a bit. We'll have to see how they last. Turns out one bulb was failing anyhow.

[bimmerteknik]

Not mine but a coworker was in need of a steering wheel cleaning... http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160723/2b337f6ac7861fbd7ecbeed297696c8a.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160723/c8af0b433551f4d9c17d33a7cf87e94c.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160723/93bf711dec779f40a06f4f0a028774bd.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160723/0e144c63b96b53d5f8992ae49746d79a.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160723/5eb026b054f1926913abd84cc5cb3d12.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160723/4350f2a7d2247bbd165ce186ff24dc5d.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160723/5872bb1633649ac332dc12a48eb969dc.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160723/d271e15c70218b19ec563b053b407e4d.jpg

Pic dump is start to finish, warm soapy water, a fabric shaver and as Schick Quattro


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[egiles14]

Not mine but a coworker was in need of a steering wheel cleaning... http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160723/2b337f6ac7861fbd7ecbeed297696c8a.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160723/c8af0b433551f4d9c17d33a7cf87e94c.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160723/93bf711dec779f40a06f4f0a028774bd.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160723/0e144c63b96b53d5f8992ae49746d79a.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160723/5eb026b054f1926913abd84cc5cb3d12.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160723/4350f2a7d2247bbd165ce186ff24dc5d.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160723/5872bb1633649ac332dc12a48eb969dc.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160723/d271e15c70218b19ec563b053b407e4d.jpg

Pic dump is start to finish, warm soapy water, a fabric shaver and as Schick Quattro


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Great job....what a huge difference!

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[egiles14]

Yesterday was spent replacing all three differential bushings on '04 ZHP I bought recently. The first time I drove the car I knew they needed replacing, as I felt a thump every time I would shift. After inspecting them, I would say the rear one was shot after 150k miles...
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160724/ead2b3a4fac0142e0398e526ffa4e190.jpg
That's one dirty differential.
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All finished.
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The car is at my friend's body shop. The bumper is off because it is being resprayed due to some paint fading on the top section. I have a new front bumper there waiting to be painted also.

I've done this job on another E46 before at my house while on jackstands. I think it took me a full weekend to complete. It took me around 7 hours yesterday...having access to a lift helps tremendously. I rented the tools from a member on E46 fanatics, and it made that part of the job super easy.

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[Rovert]

Pulled the whole left side of the engine apart to clean the idle control valve to solve rough engine stumbling when cold. While I have the whole intake manifold apart I cleaned the throttle bodies as best as I could and did the same with the interior of the intake plenum. To give myself room I need to pull the cabin filter housing off as well as the little plastic wall that separates the brake vacuum and DME to the rest of the engine bay.

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After the first cold engine start the car ran like a champ once again. No more grumpy stumbles. She's a morning person once again. LOL

[az3579]

Interesting how your paint code sticker says BMW-SONDERLAKIERUNG (Special Paint) instead of BMW-ESTORILBLAU-METALLIC...

[D1ESEL]

Interesting how your paint code sticker says BMW-SONDERLAKIERUNG (Special Paint) instead of BMW-ESTORILBLAU-METALLIC...

It says ESTORIL to the right on the other sticker

[DARXIDE]

4 wheel align after ST kit install and Pilot Super Sports. New FCAs. What a difference! A joy! And so much grip.

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[az3579]

It says ESTORIL to the right on the other sticker
Wow, I missed that. Lol
The pics I looked up online had one of the labels on top of the other so I didn't even notice this one off to the side.

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[D1ESEL]

Cleaned up my ZHP yesterday

https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8708/28254976530_68f5f880c5_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/K3N98L)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/K3N98L) by Chris (https://www.flickr.com/photos/mnboarder/), on Flickr

https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8788/28432733052_01eb818e6d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/KjvbXo)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/KjvbXo) by Chris (https://www.flickr.com/photos/mnboarder/), on Flickr

[san]

Cleaned up my ZHP yesterday

https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8708/28254976530_68f5f880c5_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/K3N98L)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/K3N98L) by Chris (https://www.flickr.com/photos/mnboarder/), on Flickr

https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8788/28432733052_01eb818e6d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/KjvbXo)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/KjvbXo) by Chris (https://www.flickr.com/photos/mnboarder/), on Flickr

Man the garage looks huge!


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[az3579]

Cleaned up my ZHP yesterday

https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8708/28254976530_68f5f880c5_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/K3N98L)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/K3N98L) by Chris (https://www.flickr.com/photos/mnboarder/), on Flickr

https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8788/28432733052_01eb818e6d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/KjvbXo)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/KjvbXo) by Chris (https://www.flickr.com/photos/mnboarder/), on Flickr
That car looks so damn clean, so new looking...

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[slater]

That car looks so damn clean, so new looking...

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it IS huge!!

[D1ESEL]

Man the garage looks huge!


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It is huge!!! 8 car with 10ft doors and 12ft ceilings!



That car looks so damn clean, so new looking...

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I appreciate that! It's been my little restoration project. I absolutely love this car. I wanted a ZHP when I was 16 and I had my 323i. There is just something about these cars.

[az3579]

it IS huge!!


TWSS

[slater]

TWSS

LOL.

[BMWCurves]

Nice job getting the cold start issue fixed, Trevor


That car looks so damn clean, so new looking...

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+1

Car looks great. Super envious of your garage

[Dual]

This is something I did with my ZHP, not for it: we took a victory dance together in the driveway after it was revealed that the dent my wife put in my air dam when she drove it up onto a curb, backed off, panicked, put it back in first and repeated... that dent popped itself out! Some scratches to the bottom of the air dam, but still... :-)

[fredo]

TWSS

Haha ... I needed to google this one: that's what she said.

[D1ESEL]

it IS huge!!

YUGGGEEEEEE

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[az3579]

YUGGGEEEEEE

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=26583&stc=1


:rofl

[Don Adolfo]

I got him a vanity plate...ZHP TUDM. I went ahead and got the M TUDM plate for my Roadster.

[anandoc]

Installed Bimmian bracket with cellphone holder. Nothing fancy.

http://i.imgur.com/auCjTt7h.jpg

[theothersawyer]

I've been thinking about getting one of those! I think it is next on the list with aux input and car charger to get a nice phone set up in the car!

[anandoc]

I've been thinking about getting one of those! I think it is next on the list with aux input and car charger to get a nice phone set up in the car!

I would highly recommend the aukey car charger. It has enough output to charge two devices at the same time and low profile enough so that you can shut the cover of the ashtray while the charger remains plugged.

https://www.amazon.ca/Aukey-Charger-Adapter-Smallest-Powerful/dp/B00MA8JZ10/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469492941&sr=8-1&keywords=aukey+car+charger

[az3579]

I would highly recommend the aukey car charger. It has enough output to charge two devices at the same time and low profile enough so that you can shut the cover of the ashtray while the charger remains plugged.

https://www.amazon.ca/Aukey-Charger-Adapter-Smallest-Powerful/dp/B00MA8JZ10/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469492941&sr=8-1&keywords=aukey+car+charger


You should probably buy one with QuickCharge 2.0 or 3.0 capability if you have a phone that supports it. A phone that supports it charges sooooo slowly with a lowly 2.x Amp charger.

[san]

I would highly recommend the aukey car charger. It has enough output to charge two devices at the same time and low profile enough so that you can shut the cover of the ashtray while the charger remains plugged.

https://www.amazon.ca/Aukey-Charger-Adapter-Smallest-Powerful/dp/B00MA8JZ10/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469492941&sr=8-1&keywords=aukey+car+charger

+1 I have the same and it works quite well...


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[theothersawyer]

I was planning on getting a nice shorty charger! Thanks for the heads up!

[BMWCurves]

I would highly recommend the aukey car charger. It has enough output to charge two devices at the same time and low profile enough so that you can shut the cover of the ashtray while the charger remains plugged.

https://www.amazon.ca/Aukey-Charger-Adapter-Smallest-Powerful/dp/B00MA8JZ10/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469492941&sr=8-1&keywords=aukey+car+charger

This is the one I use and it works quite well.

[Yass_ZHP]

Well Heinz went to my indie shop today... getting thermostat and water pump changed. Im also getting my new UUC underdrive pulley set installed... Getting anxious...

[anandoc]

Got my AC system properly evacuated and re-filled/recharged with R-134a. Can't say that it is any cooler now but the hissing sound that I would hear constantly when the AC was on, is completely gone now and the compressor seems to run a lot smoother. Earlier I could feel the compressor cycling very frequently and feel a noticeable 'jerk' every time it would turn on. $150 cash.

[Vas]

Fuel pump replaced

[slater]

Got my AC system properly evacuated and re-filled/recharged with R-134a. Can't say that it is any cooler now but the hissing sound that I would hear constantly when the AC was on, is completely gone now and the compressor seems to run a lot smoother. Earlier I could feel the compressor cycling very frequently and feel a noticeable 'jerk' every time it would turn on. $150 cash.


Fuel pump replaced

excellent on both items. :)

[stephenkirsh]

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Woot

Was feeling good after getting this report. Then later that day, the Miata decided to dump all its coolant somewhere and leave me stranded. #Cars

[D1ESEL]

Ordered my BBS E88's for my M3 today. I can not wait!

[bosszhp]

Installed Khoalty LED license plate lights, they look x1000 better than the crappy halogen bulbs:
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[theothersawyer]

Woot

Was feeling good after getting this report. Then later that day, the Miata decided to dump all its coolant somewhere and leave me stranded. #Cars
Ugh oh! Figure out the issue?

[BimmerDude]

Tried my m3's set of Apex arc8 (17s) while my 18in arc 18s are on the way:P
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[san]

Tried my m3's set of Apex arc8 (17s) while my 18in arc 18s are on the way:P
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They look nice! Fan of the concave look

What size are these?

And what about the 18"s?


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[3ZHP]

I drove it 378 miles yesterday! [emoji12]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160728/2dc3aa3cfc62c39a4e485fd551cb15be.jpg


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[BimmerDude]

They look nice! Fan of the concave look

What size are these?

And what about the 18"s?


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Thanks!
These are 17x9 et30 with 245/40/17 squared.

The 18s are the more traditional 18x9.5 et35 & 18x8.5 et38
Gonna be running 245/35/18 & 235/40/18

[slater]

Thanks!
These are 17x9 et30 with 245/40/17 squared.

The 18s are the more traditional 18x9.5 et35 & 18x8.5 et38
Gonna be running 245/35/18 & 235/40/18

wow, those are going to be 0.7" different in diameter! you would've been better off with the 225/40/18.

[BimmerDude]

:P
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[bosszhp]

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My ARC-8's are coming in tomorrow, same sizes! I got Hyper Silver (my car is Sapphire Black Metallic) but man I'm loving the satin black you have. How much of a roll do you have on your rear fenders to fit the 9.5 ET35? I'm debating whether I should pay someone to roll my fenders or buy the tool from amazon and DIY...

[Sockethead]

With that ET it's still going to hit the plastic nub for the bumper in the wheel well no matter how much you roll the fenders... I have that ET...

[bosszhp]

With that ET it's still going to hit the plastic nub for the bumper in the wheel well no matter how much you roll the fenders... I have that ET...

Has that plastic nub eaten into your tires at all? Any other advice/tips for fitting that offset in the rear?

[BimmerDude]

I havent run into this issue yet? My old wheels where these exact specs and theyused to rub until I upgraded my rear springs to a stiffer swift spring

[bosszhp]

I havent run into this issue yet? My old wheels where these exact specs and theyused to rub until I upgraded my rear springs to a stiffer swift spring

You have your fenders rolled though right?

[BimmerDude]

You have your fenders rolled though right?

yes of course but not pulled.