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

[Sockethead]

It's more like the tires are wearing down the plastic nub.
I haven't had time to look into it. It doesn't rub all the time but hit a half decent bump or a dip in the road and it rubs. Also, it depends on the tires too. Different brands are different widths even though the size is the same. I'm running Hankooks in the stock ZHP size

[slater]

yes of course but not pulled.

my rear 245/35/18 michelin PSS on my 18x8.5" ET38 ARC8's will rub the rear fender lip with a 3mm spacer (so ET35), and will rub the rear plastic nub rob was mentioning without it. i'm running -0.7º camber though, which is a lot more positive than most folks. i wanted to roll the fenders initially but my paint guy refused (it invites rust - and i HATE rust!).

[ELCID86]

Starter replaced via
https://www.yourmechanic.com/rl/UarXRQ676115

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

[stephenkirsh]

Starter replaced via
https://www.yourmechanic.com/rl/UarXRQ676115

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

Ugh.

How long did the old one last?

[ELCID86]

12 years and 202k as far as I know.


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

[az3579]

Nice, Shawn. I thought about replacing the starter as PM, but... if it fails, I'm not stranded; I can always get a bump start to get it to my buddy's shop. :)

[sillieidiot]

my rear 245/35/18 michelin PSS on my 18x8.5" ET38 ARC8's will rub the rear fender lip with a 3mm spacer (so ET35), and will rub the rear plastic nub rob was mentioning without it. i'm running -0.7º camber though, which is a lot more positive than most folks. i wanted to roll the fenders initially but my paint guy refused (it invites rust - and i HATE rust!).

what plastic nub are you guys talking about? I don't remember any plastic nubs lol. I remember there's a metal stud with a nut on it that I cut off.

[NoVAphotog]

Nice, Shawn. I thought about replacing the starter as PM, but... if it fails, I'm not stranded; I can always get a bump start to get it to my buddy's shop. :)

Gotta love manuals...

[Sockethead]

what plastic nub are you guys talking about? I don't remember any plastic nubs lol. I remember there's a metal stud with a nut on it that I cut off.
I think that's the one... it has some plastic around it....

[ELCID86]

Nice, Shawn. I thought about replacing the starter as PM, but... if it fails, I'm not stranded; I can always get a bump start to get it to my buddy's shop. :)

Hopefully yours will give you a head's up like mine did. About once per week it would just grind and then take 2-3 tries to catch.

[az3579]

Hopefully yours will give you a head's up like mine did. About once per week it would just grind and then take 2-3 tries to catch.
It's actually surprising that it still feels strong. Recently I have started to do what I'm supposed to do, which is turn key on, wait a few seconds, then start the car. But, I haven't done that for most of the time I've had it, so it's a crap shoot when it'll fail. At least I'm making its last who-knows-how-many-(thousand)-miles easier on it. :)

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[webster]

been a while. hope you guys are doing well. my starter also died recently. had an oil change scheduled and got a text from the shop owner saying the car was dead, no response. after a day's worth of diags the starter was the culprit. $100 trip turned into $1300. not a happy camper.

on topic: ordered a set of PSS's today. having them put in on Tues. finally moving on from the Hankook Ventus Evo 12 V2's. they are a great tire imo, but i need to know what i'm missing with the PSS's.

[D1ESEL]

Anyone in Rhode Island that can go look at an E46 for me?

I would appreciate it!

[rguti153]

been a while. hope you guys are doing well. my starter also died recently. had an oil change scheduled and got a text from the shop owner saying the car was dead, no response. after a day's worth of diags the starter was the culprit. $100 trip turned into $1300. not a happy camper.

on topic: ordered a set of PSS's today. having them put in on Tues. finally moving on from the Hankook Ventus Evo 12 V2's. they are a great tire imo, but i need to know what i'm missing with the PSS's.
Well well well Mr Webster where u been at

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[Rovert]

but i need to know what i'm missing with the PSS's.

I experienced this two weeks ago. You'll be learning that you can have good tenacious grip with compliant road comfort. You'll learn you can have a quiet tire even when it's amazing in the rain. You'll learn how progressive these tires let go and come back if you slide the rear at odd times.

There are tires that have just as decent grip. Actually more grip than you really need most of the time but this tire gives you feedback for amazing control.

I'm also learning it can be a no fun tire because it doesn't like letting go easily. So spontaneous purposeful slides unless you really force it but then that's usually not a wise thing to do. I do miss lower grip tires to play with the tail more and knowing that every drift isn't goes to cost me $50. Haha

[az3579]

Anyone in Rhode Island that can go look at an E46 for me?

I would appreciate it!

I have confirmed that you have a problem. lol

I wouldn't mind a road trip... RI is only a couple of hours away from me.

[Dual]

...Recently I have started to do what I'm supposed to do, which is turn key on, wait a few seconds, then start the car. But, I haven't done that for most of the time I've had it, so it's a crap shoot when it'll fail.That's a thing, about turning the key, waiting, and then starting? I am ignorant about this.

[terraphantm]

That's a thing, about turning the key, waiting, and then starting? I am ignorant about this.

That's more to allow the fuel pump to prime than to preserve the starters life

[az3579]

That's a thing, about turning the key, waiting, and then starting? I am ignorant about this.


That's more to allow the fuel pump to prime than to preserve the starters life

^ This. It takes less effort for the starter once the fuel pump is primed.
Currently, I wait for the ABS and BRAKE lights to go out before I start the car.

[NoVAphotog]

^ This. It takes less effort for the starter once the fuel pump is primed.
Currently, I wait for the ABS and BRAKE lights to go out before I start the car. It'd be cool if I could get the spool symbol thing to work (the one that diesels use).

Is this for the glowplugs? Like a "go for launch" light would be cool.

[Dual]

Currently, I wait for the ABS and BRAKE lights to go out before I start the car.
Well in my current situation (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?9674-DSC-Orange-Brake-lights-Yaw-sensor) that could be several weeks before I drive again... :crying :biggrin

[slater]

^ This. It takes less effort for the starter once the fuel pump is primed.

how is it less effort for the starter? nothing the starter does it affected by a primed fuel pump.

[az3579]

how is it less effort for the starter? nothing the starter does it affected by a primed fuel pump.
If you wait for the fuel pump to prime, it takes less time to start the car, therefore less work for the starter. You're not spending that "starter active time" waiting for the fuel pump to prime.

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[NoVAphotog]

how is it less effort for the starter? nothing the starter does it affected by a primed fuel pump.

It doesn't have to throw in a couple extra *chiks chiks* before it starts waiting for the fuel... :rofl Idk...I agree. I get in and turn the key and my car starts right up in one or two *chiks chiks* even after sitting for awhile. I do usually pause like BP was saying, but sometimes I forget or am in a hurry.

[terraphantm]

^ This. It takes less effort for the starter once the fuel pump is primed.

I haven't really noticed it taking less time to start whether or not I let the fuel pump prime. I usually let the fuel pump prime by habit though.


Is this for the glowplugs? Like a "go for launch" light would be cool.

That LED isn't populated on non-diesel cars

[az3579]

I haven't really noticed it taking less time to start whether or not I let the fuel pump prime. I usually let the fuel pump prime by habit though.

There is a noticeable difference in my car, in both time to start and in effort to start.




That LED isn't populated on non-diesel cars

It is there, but it's not that symbol - instead it's the EML light. I looked it up on Google Images and confirmed it because I thought it was there, just with no LED. Same position in the cluster.

[slater]

If you wait for the fuel pump to prime, it takes less time to start the car, therefore less work for the starter. You're not spending that "starter active time" waiting for the fuel pump to prime.

yeah, but the major shock to the starter is when it gets energized. an extra half-second of spinning is not going to be that detrimental.

[az3579]

yeah, but the major shock to the starter is when it gets energized. an extra half-second of spinning is not going to be that detrimental.

Extra half a second now... but that extra half a second every time you start the car adds up over the life of the starter.
And besides - moving parts are moving parts. The less they have to move, the better. This is also the reason I don't like to let my engine idle for more than a minute at a time - it's unnecessary wear.

[NoVAphotog]

Extra half a second now... but that extra half a second every time you start the car adds up over the life of the starter.
And besides - moving parts are moving parts. The less they have to move, the better. This is also the reason I don't like to let my engine idle for more than a minute at a time - it's unnecessary wear.

I can't imagine the auto-start stop "feature" on the newer cars being good for these reasons...although to your last comment they could be good? Long lights, etc?

[slater]

Extra half a second now... but that extra half a second every time you start the car adds up over the life of the starter.
And besides - moving parts are moving parts. The less they have to move, the better. This is also the reason I don't like to let my engine idle for more than a minute at a time - it's unnecessary wear.

if you really want to get nitty and gritty about it, we can start talking about voltage and how an older or sub-par battery negatively affects the starter... but man, there comes a point where you have to live your life and just replace the dang starter if it fails. ;)

i definitely don't take an "ain't care" attitude towards the car, but there is a balance between OCD and taking care of your mechanical stuff. :cheers


This is also the reason I don't like to let my engine idle for more than a minute at a time - it's unnecessary wear.

so you shut if off? but then when you restart all of those times - oh, the unnecessary wear on the starter!! ;) ;)

hahaha.

:cheers

[san]

I can't imagine the auto-start stop "feature" on the newer cars being good for these reasons...although to your last comment they could be good? Long lights, etc?

The starter on the vehicle having start-stop is completely different to normal starters... They are much more durable due to their hardware so can't really compare the two...


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[Sockethead]

I just get in and drive... My philosophy is "if it's gonna break, it's gonna break"

Daniel, I can tell you the start stop feature will annoy you within the first 5 min of using it. When we had the F30 the starting procedure was hit the start button then hit off auto start/stop button. I don't know if BMW is still doing it but for a while they were offering a 1 time programming the feature to off by default for new car owners

[az3579]

if you really want to get nitty and gritty about it, we can start talking about voltage and how an older or sub-par battery negatively affects the starter... but man, there comes a point where you have to live your life and just replace the dang starter if it fails. ;)

Well when it comes to having to pay a good chunk of change to someone else to replace the starter, I'd like to get as much out of it as I possibly can. That is not a job I would want to tackle. When it comes to labor costs, every bit helps in prolonging the life of a part. That is why I rev match every shift, so I don't have to get a clutch sooner than I need to, because that is a big job as well.



so you shut if off? but then when you restart all of those times - oh, the unnecessary wear on the starter!! ;) ;)

I shut it off when I'm done driving the car, and don't turn it on unless I know I'm about to immediately start driving. I don't sit there in my car on my phone while it's just idling away - that's pointless. I don't let it run while I'm outside of the car doing other things like some people I know do... my neighbor will let his car run while he's doing stuff in the garage, or while he runs inside "for a few minutes" and ends up coming back 15 minutes later.


I just get in and drive... My philosophy is "if it's gonna break, it's gonna break"

Easy to say when you have multiple cars you can drive. If something breaks on my car, I'm out until it's repaired. I've got too much shit I need to do to be out of a car --- ain't nobody got time fo' dat.



Daniel, I can tell you the start stop feature will annoy you within the first 5 min of using it. When we had the F30 the starting procedure was hit the start button then hit off auto start/stop button. I don't know if BMW is still doing it but for a while they were offering a 1 time programming the feature to off by default for new car owners

I quite like the start/stop feature on the loaners I get, especially for all those times I'm stuck at the numerous unusually-long red lights in my area. It works pretty seamlessly with my driving style.

[TheFinanceGuy]

I just get in and drive... My philosophy is "if it's gonna break, it's gonna break"

Daniel, I can tell you the start stop feature will annoy you within the first 5 min of using it. When we had the F30 the starting procedure was hit the start button then hit off auto start/stop button. I don't know if BMW is still doing it but for a while they were offering a 1 time programming the feature to off by default for new car owners

This to all of this. If it breaks, it breaks. I like to drive the car.

(Though, I do give the car an extra 1/2 a second out of habit from my old E36).

My FIL does the same starting procedure.
Start, off auto start/stop, go.


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[Sockethead]

Well when it comes to having to pay a good chunk of change to someone else to replace the starter, I'd like to get as much out of it as I possibly can. That is not a job I would want to tackle. When it comes to labor costs, every bit helps in prolonging the life of a part. That is why I rev match every shift, so I don't have to get a clutch sooner than I need to, because that is a big job as well.



I shut it off when I'm done driving the car, and don't turn it on unless I know I'm about to immediately start driving. I don't sit there in my car on my phone while it's just idling away - that's pointless. I don't let it run while I'm outside of the car doing other things like some people I know do... my neighbor will let his car run while he's doing stuff in the garage, or while he runs inside "for a few minutes" and ends up coming back 15 minutes later.



Easy to say when you have multiple cars you can drive. If something breaks on my car, I'm out until it's repaired. I've got too much shit I need to do to be out of a car --- ain't nobody got time fo' dat.



I quite like the start/stop feature on the loaners I get, especially for all those times I'm stuck at the numerous unusually-long red lights in my area. It works pretty seamlessly with my driving style.

I don't even come close to doing any of that and my ZHP has been one of the most reliable cars I've owned.

BP, I can see how you'd like the feature saving precious seconds of wear and tear but as soon as your sitting in traffic with the start stop feature and the air conditioner starts blowing hot air, you'll be turning that shit off even though it restarts it's itself after a time

[az3579]

BP, I can see how you'd like the feature saving precious seconds of wear and tear but as soon as your sitting in traffic with the start stop feature and the air conditioner starts blowing hot air, you'll be turning that shit off even though it restarts it's itself after a time

Nope. I'd leave it on, because loaner. Not my car, don't care. Doesn't bother me.
I know it may be hard to fathom, but I like the features the new cars have, electric power steering and all. :)

[Johnmadd]

Nope. I'd leave it on, because loaner. Not my car, don't care. Doesn't bother me.
I know it may be hard to fathom, but I like the features the new cars have, electric power steering and all. :)

That's not a good attitude, that's the attitude that people who ding people's cars with their doors in parking lots. Just saying.

[az3579]

That's not a good attitude, that's the attitude that people who ding people's cars with their doors in parking lots. Just saying.
Not the same thing. When I drive a car that doesn't belong to me, I treat it better than my own.

Not caring about whether the engine starts and stops all the time using a feature the car was designed to use is hardly neglect.

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[terraphantm]

It is there, but it's not that symbol - instead it's the EML light. I looked it up on Google Images and confirmed it because I thought it was there, just with no LED. Same position in the cluster

Just looked at photos and you're right. What's that symbol between where the m-track logo would be and the rear fog lamp symbol? That LED is unpopulated

[az3579]

Just looked at photos and you're right. What's that symbol between where the m-track logo would be and the rear fog lamp symbol? That LED is unpopulated
I don't think that spot is used for anything on any E46 cluster. Can't find it lit up on any of the E46 clusters I see on Google Images.

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[terraphantm]

I don't think that spot is used for anything on any E46 cluster. Can't find it lit up on any of the E46 clusters I see on Google Images.

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There's definitely some sort of symbol there and there are pads for the LED and resistor. Just no idea what it's used for or how to trigger it

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fEQBNLfQOww/UO9L69poKdI/AAAAAAAADe0/cDuLmga26uU/s800/mtrackYAY.jpg

(not my soldering btw... I'm a bit more meticulous lol)

[webster]

well as mentioned earlier on this page i recently had to replace the OG starter after 12+ years and 80k miles or so. NBD. i practiced the "wait til the fuel pump is primed" methodology for the entire duration ive owned the car but now that i replaced the starter i say F it and just crank the key as soon as i'm ready to roll. i also live in million degree houston and need my ac blowing asap.

you guys are funny though. forgot the therapeutec outlet this place provides for an OCD E46 owner.

[toddztoyz]

Got off work at 6 am this morning and replaced the bat-wings on the c pillars of the convertible headliner. Pretty good right up on the other forum to do that task, but it does look way more complicated than it really is. I am just happy now that I can roll down the windows without the headliner flapping! lol

[Vas]

Oil change

[BADCLOWN]

Uncovered the ole gal, wiped her down, heading to the weekly cars and coffee.

[fw_fw]

Replaced the broken headlight adjusters on the passenger side of the 530i.....PITA job!!!!!

[johnrando]

Got off work at 6 am this morning and replaced the bat-wings on the c pillars of the convertible headliner. Pretty good right up on the other forum to do that task, but it does look way more complicated than it really is. I am just happy now that I can roll down the windows without the headliner flapping! lol
Nice! Felloe vert owner appreciates that :)

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[bimmerteknik]

Gave the E83 some much needed love .

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Oil filter housing and cooler have been "sweating" for a few weeks, replaced the belt and tensioner while I was at it.




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[stephenkirsh]

I oiled up all the door/hood/trunk seals.

Anybody else do this?

[Dual]

I liked up all the door/hood/trunk seals.Lubed up? I have used silicone spray for this with my last car but this car is adrift in seals and most of them aren't amenable to being sprayed at. Meanwhile I see little showers of spittle around some window edges when washing...

[Sockethead]

Got off work at 6 am this morning and replaced the bat-wings on the c pillars of the convertible headliner. Pretty good right up on the other forum to do that task, but it does look way more complicated than it really is. I am just happy now that I can roll down the windows without the headliner flapping! lol
Ugh, I just noticed that my left side C pillar material is flapping in the breeze... Just replaced the windshield cowl and left window regulator. Cops pulled me over and said both license plate lights are out...All this stuff is finally catching up to me...

[BMWCurves]

Put my car into storage for the next 4.5 months

[san]

Put my car into storage for the next 4.5 months

All the best for your masters!


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[BMWCurves]

All the best for your masters!

Thank you! If you find yourself in my new neighborhood, be sure to hit me up! I would love to get a drink or something.

[san]

Thank you! If you find yourself in my new neighborhood, be sure to hit me up! I would love to get a drink or something.

Will do :thumbsup


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[Rovert]

Have a great time in DC!! It was great to meet you in Portland, OR for a memorable Vietnamese dinner with BS about cars and why we love them so much. [emoji1417][emoji1417]

[D1ESEL]

Had my M3 coated and then I took it to a all German car show today.

https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7477/28654851666_37e1570c0d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/KE8B5E)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/KE8B5E) by Chris (https://www.flickr.com/photos/mnboarder/), on Flickr

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[Rovert]

I see all da emmmms!! [emoji50]

[BMWCurves]

Have a great time in DC!! It was great to meet you in Portland, OR for a memorable Vietnamese dinner with BS about cars and why we love them so much. [emoji1417][emoji1417]

Thanks, and likewise! It was great meeting you

[TheFinanceGuy]

Ugh, I just noticed that my left side C pillar material is flapping in the breeze... Just replaced the windshield cowl and left window regulator. Cops pulled me over and said both license plate lights are out...All this stuff is finally catching up to me...

Join the club.


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[MrAdventure]

Join the club.


A while ago I used some special 3M interior glue spray on my driver-side A&B, and passenger side C pillar. Finally gave in because the C pillar fabric was fluttering in my rearview mirror. Two months later, the drivers-side C and passenger B are starting to do it. sigh.

The real issue is that BMW used just enough fabric to cover what you see, not enough to wrap around , and that's why it gets loose.

[Johnmadd]

Finally installed my ecs gloss kidneys that I've had since they had a sale a few months ago. Also bought some headlight gaskets so I can finally install the lenses from the group buy earlier this year. Oh, and I have a leaky corner lense so I picked up a smoked set for $34 on ecs. Decided to black it out and see how I like it.

[san]

Finally installed my ecs gloss kidneys that I've had since they had a sale a few months ago. Also bought some headlight gaskets so I can finally install the lenses from the group buy earlier this year. Oh, and I have a leaky corner lense so I picked up a smoked set for $34 on ecs. Decided to black it out and see how I like it.

Pics!


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[Johnmadd]

Pics!


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I would if my car were more presentable. The grilles do fit very nice and tight and look good though :)

[johnrando]

Not ZHP content, but OG Mafia will get this. If you haven't seen, Ryan sold Lucy 'to a good home' and bought a blue late model Mustang. Nice car... according to her it was time for a change. End of an era.

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[Sockethead]

Not ZHP content, but OG Mafia will get this. If you haven't seen, Ryan sold Lucy 'to a good home' and bought a blue late model Mustang. Nice car... according to her it was time for a change. End of an era.



I've seen pics of it. It a beautiful color... brand new GT. She loves it...We are very happy for her!

[az3579]

Not ZHP content, but OG Mafia will get this. If you haven't seen, Ryan sold Lucy 'to a good home' and bought a blue late model Mustang. Nice car... according to her it was time for a change. End of an era.

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Wow.

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[Johnmadd]

I've seen pics of it. It a beautiful color... brand new GT. She loves it...We are very happy for her!

Yup, it's awesome.

[Sockethead]

She has gotten a lot of grief from the BMW community. Here at the Mafia, it's about the people not the cars...

[holyc0w]

That's a solid replacement. I like the current gen Mustang.

[slater]

That's a solid replacement. I like the current gen Mustang.

me too. i'd totally drive a new 5.0 GT with the recaro seat package, sports suspension/brake package, and shorter rear diff w/ LSD.

it's only $42K CAD. :)

[san]

I drove the current gen mustang GT, it's so easy to kick the tail out... It's a bargain actually considering the performance you get...


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[az3579]

I can't comment on the GT, but I know that the Shelby GT350 was freaking amazing on track. Hopefully the GT has some of that DNA.

[das boots]

I would if my car were more presentable. The grilles do fit very nice and tight and look good though :)

I thought the grills are like OE and they are suppose to fit like a glove?

[Rovert]

DNA of that car will always have a little bit of crowd control in there. They have a thirst for onlookers!! [emoji16]

[san]

DNA of that car will always have a little bit of crowd control in there. They have a thirst for onlookers!! [emoji16]

:rofl


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[Johnmadd]

I thought the grills are like OE and they are suppose to fit like a glove?

Yes, they are and do.

[das boots]

Yes, they are and do.

My bad. I misread what you said. Moving on......

[BimmerDude]

New wheels.;)
26655
26656
26657

[theothersawyer]

me too. i'd totally drive a new 5.0 GT with the recaro seat package, sports suspension/brake package, and shorter rear diff w/ LSD.

it's only $42K CAD. :)

My plan when I bought the ZHP was to drive it until I can afford a Mustang, then bye bye ZHP. But I don't know if that is the plan anymore, because I love the ZHP!

I have just lusted over Mustangs for probably 10 years now, and as soon as I can afford one I'm going straight to the dealer!

[rguti153]

New wheels.;)
26655
26656
26657
Looks sweet man

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[BADCLOWN]

Black on black :like

[johnrando]

Personally I am not a big black on black fan when it comes to wheels/car, but those do look good.

[san]

Cleaned the interior and the corsa exhaust tips :biggrin


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[Sockethead]

Don't forget to clean the inner part of those tips ;)

[san]

Don't forget to clean the inner part of those tips ;)

That's what I meant actually! [emoji4]


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[Sockethead]

Yea, they look great when you keep that clean... I really liked those tips

[egiles14]

My friend with the body shop was finally able to paint my rear bumper, my new replacement front bumper from Khoalty, and a new left rear door handle. The rear bumper had clear coat fade, and the front bumper had very light damage that could have been fixed, but for the price it made more sense to buy a new one. We spent a few hours tonight getting everything re-installed.
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[az3579]

Don't forget to clean the inner part of those tips ;)

I gave up on that a long time ago. lol
They just get black so quickly!

[fw_fw]

My friend with the body shop was finally able to paint my rear bumper, my new replacement front bumper from Khoalty, and a new left rear door handle. The rear bumper had clear coat fade, and the front bumper had very light damage that could have been fixed, but for the price it made more sense to buy a new one. We spent a few hours tonight getting everything re-installed.
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How was the fit and quality on the bumper from Khaolty? Need to replace the rear one on my ZHP sometime.....

[egiles14]

How was the fit and quality on the bumper from Khaolty? Need to replace the rear one on my ZHP sometime.....

The fit is excellent on the Khoalty front bumper. This is the second aftermarket ZHP front bumper I have purchased this year (other one was for the first '04 ZHP I purchased in January), and both of them fit and feel exactly like the factory original equipment bumper. I have no hesitation buying one if needed.

Now as far as the rear bumpers go, there aren't as many reviews for them but I seem to recall hearing the aftermarket rear bumpers may not be of the best fitment. Don't hold me to that however, as I may be mistaken.

[fredo]

I checked the tires on the ZHP. The front ones are at 6/32 while the rear ones have 8/32. The fronts came with the car, so I can't tell how many miles are on them. I know for sure the rear ones have 3,100 miles. Conti DW set of 4, staggered.

All are wearing out evenly.

[D1ESEL]

So my Vanos is making noise I think/hope so it's time to complete my overhaul on the ZHP in the next month or so. My clutch is also showing signs of going (chattering when starting out at times) so I decided to go a bit overboard...... If you guys think I should do anything else while I am in there feel free to give your input.

Ordered from ECS:

-OEM DISA
-New NKG Spark Plugs
-OEM Valve Cover gasket (already did it once by I need to do VANOS now)
-Dr. Vanos unit
-Vanos Oil line
-OEM T-Stat housing

Parts going in that I have on the shelf
-Stewart Water Pump
-Bimmerbrakes equal length headers
-all new shifter bushings and OEM selector rod

Ordered from Active Autowerke:

-SuperCharger Level 2 kit


All I need to do is figure out a clutch/flywheel setup!

[Sockethead]

I'd rebuild your DIDA with the GAS unit cheaper and redesigned with 5 year guarantee. In prep for SC, replace fuel filter and belt tensioner. Might want to think about an oil catch can too. If you haven't had your exhaust off before, my want to get those bolts. And get new manifold studs & nuts for the headers... All of my studs came out just like everyone else

[terraphantm]

Do your oil filter housing gasket at the same time. A lot easier to do the vanos line IMO if you just pull it with the whole oil filter housing

[BADCLOWN]

Agreed

[theothersawyer]

Fixed the A/C in the Miata, which will in turn take miles off the ZHP since I can now drive the Miata during the hot summer months!

[ELCID86]

Replaced the engine evap breather valve. Cleared the codes. Time will tell if that was the root cause...


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

[rkneeshaw]

Opened her up a bit, once I realized the plastic shroud on the back of the plastic grille comes off

http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k513/rkneeshaw/2003%20BMW%20330i%20ZHP/IMG_20160806_2015525.jpg (http://s1113.photobucket.com/user/rkneeshaw/media/2003%20BMW%20330i%20ZHP/IMG_20160806_2015525.jpg.html)

And thoroughly cleaned the interior. And realized how bad my OEM floor mats have gotten. I think only one mat has the velcro backing on it, the rest slide around and look awful. I guess its time to finally order a fresh set.

[slater]

Replaced the engine evap breather valve. Cleared the codes. Time will tell if that was the root cause...

weird, i replaced that valve on my estoril coupe on thursday. evap code has not returned...

[egiles14]

I had started the projector retrofit from The Retrofit Source over a month ago, but hit a snag when when the insulation on the wiring in the left headlight completely disentigrated, taking out the ballast and ignitor. I got a great deal on a used drivers headlight assembly a while back, and since I just got the car back after a month of waiting for the bumpers to be painted, I took the time to swap it in.


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[egiles14]

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This is a terrible picture due to the humidity, but at least I have working headlights with new projectors finally!


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[Whammy]

Yesterday, the ZHP got a new stablemate. My girlfriend picked up a 2013 E70 X535i XDrive.

[330i Lover]

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This is a terrible picture due to the humidity, but at least I have working headlights with new projectors finally!


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Looking good. I remember replacing my burnt bowls and the satisfaction of seeing the road at night.

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[3ZHP]

Time for a little clean up for 3ZHP. It's been a DD since the 4th of July and that included the 1000 mile road trip to Cincy last weekend.

Before

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During


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After


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[Dual]

I love's me some Imola! :thumbup

[Johnmadd]

Installed new headlight lenses from the group buy with new seals. Also installed smoked corners, not perfect fitment but it will do for now.

[fredo]

Looks great, Guy ! Your car is a perfect example of IR. :thumbup

Johnmadd, congrats ! I bet you are very happy with Khoalty. :thumbsup

[Johnmadd]

Johnmadd, congrats ! I bet you are very happy with Khoalty. :thumbsup

Yeah Fredo, it's my second set and the price and quality is definitely worth it.

[jakksfor20]

Out with the broke and in with the new. Wife texted me yesterday saying the ZHP wouldn't start. It ran and sputtered twice but was now just turning over. Thankfully it happened at home and she hopped in the E36 and carried on. I wanted to do pump,filter, plugs and maybe coil packs in July, but I got tied up in my advancement to Chief for Reserves. Had to push everything to October but mother-BMW caught up to me. 129,200 on the original pump. I just hope nothing else breaks..... I ordered one from my local favorite Indy shop (Harrison Motorsports) and got it within an hour. VDO brand. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160808/b395ac836aa0853cd3a672035e8d5a53.jpg


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[D1ESEL]

Drove the ZHP to Road America Saturday night and came back Sunday night. 637 flawless miles. Killed tons of bugs and saw some other ZHPs at the track. I'll post some of those pictures later.



Today I finally got around to tinting my windows as well. I just went with 35%

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[Vas]

Looks good.

[holyc0w]

Drove the ZHP to Road America Saturday night and came back Sunday night. 637 flawless miles. Killed tons of bugs and saw some other ZHPs at the track. I'll post some of those pictures later.


I knew the car seemed familiar. Car looked good :thumbup

[das boots]

Out with the broke and in with the new. Wife texted me yesterday saying the ZHP wouldn't start. It ran and sputtered twice but was now just turning over. Thankfully it happened at home and she hopped in the E36 and carried on. I wanted to do pump,filter, plugs and maybe coil packs in July, but I got tied up in my advancement to Chief for Reserves. Had to push everything to October but mother-BMW caught up to me. 129,200 on the original pump. I just hope nothing else breaks..... I ordered one from my local favorite Indy shop (Harrison Motorsports) and got it within an hour. VDO brand. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160808/b395ac836aa0853cd3a672035e8d5a53.jpg


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Congratulations. Chief.

[cakM3]

... but I got tied up in my advancement to Chief for Reserves.

Congrats. What rate are you and do you have your charge book ready???

[jakksfor20]

Congratulations. Chief.
Chief(Sel) for now, but thank you.



Congrats. What rate are you and do you have your charge book ready???

Electrician's Mate.





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[Jconlin16]

Drove the ZHP to Road America Saturday night and came back Sunday night. 637 flawless miles. Killed tons of bugs and saw some other ZHPs at the track. I'll post some of those pictures later.



Today I finally got around to tinting my windows as well. I just went with 35%

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Daaaaaamn that looks good Chris!

[D1ESEL]

I knew the car seemed familiar. Car looked good :thumbup

Thanks! Did you see it in the CCA corral?


This just showed up today too. Time to test my patience

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[holyc0w]

Thanks! Did you see it in the CCA corral?


Yep, I was there Saturday and Sunday. Lamborghinis sounded great.

[UdubBadger]

Drove the ZHP to Road America Saturday night and came back Sunday night. 637 flawless miles. Killed tons of bugs and saw some other ZHPs at the track. I'll post some of those pictures later.



Today I finally got around to tinting my windows as well. I just went with 35%

https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8645/28572327380_7a98d41c00_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/KwQDu9)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/KwQDu9) by Chris (https://www.flickr.com/photos/mnboarder/), on Flickr

Saw your car up there. :thumbsup


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[UdubBadger]

Yep, I was there Saturday and Sunday. Lamborghinis sounded great.

Didn't see yours though :(


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[holyc0w]

I saw your M3 on the way down on the road by the corral, around the last of the qualifying sessions on Saturday.

[D1ESEL]

Saw your car up there. :thumbsup


GoingHAM mobile

I really wanted to bring my M3 but I was in a rush to get out there Saturday night and the bugs coming from MN are so bad. I had to pressure wash the front of my car a few times yesterday to get everything off

[das boots]

Chief(Sel) for now, but thank you.




Electrician's Mate.





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Fantastic. My ole rate. When is the initiation? Or are they now outlawed by the PC Police???

[Whammy]

Yesterday I tried updating the navigation on the girlfriend's X5 (e70). Something happened with the partition on the USB drive and lost the contents. Had to re-format and copy the 26G over again. I think something is wrong with the usb drive because it's copy speeds are ungodly slow for being USB3.0

[UdubBadger]

I really wanted to bring my M3 but I was in a rush to get out there Saturday night and the bugs coming from MN are so bad. I had to pressure wash the front of my car a few times yesterday to get everything off

It happens. My M served as my golf cart all weekend cuz I forgot to reserve it by the deadline.


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[danewilson77]

Congratulations. Chief.


Congrats. What rate are you and do you have your charge book ready???



Chief(Sel) for now, but thank you.




Electrician's Mate.





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I'll see the charge book as well.

Congrats.

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(Anchor is looking rough.... Lol)

S7 Edge, out

[cakM3]

I'll see the charge book as well.

Congrats.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160809/312cfe153a22ac9e5a4dec8d83dad8c6.jpg
(Anchor is looking rough.... Lol)

Once a Chief.... ALWAYS A CHIEF! :)

[danewilson77]

Once a Chief.... ALWAYS A CHIEF! :)
+1

S7 Edge, out

[das boots]

Once a Chief.... ALWAYS A CHIEF! :)


Hear, hear!!!

[ELCID86]

I'll see the charge book as well.

Congrats.

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(Anchor is looking rough.... Lol)

S7 Edge, out

I thought that was a duck on a surf board! :-0

[danewilson77]

I thought that was a duck on a surf board! :-0
I totally get it.

S7 Edge, out

[johnrando]

A couple small things.
1) Changed out my left window switch unit as the "all up/all down" broke.
2) Car hood unfortunately got caught by a sprinkler and the water out here is very hard. It left awful water spots and a big coating that would not come off. Fortunately I found out about a water spot remover (I live with 10-15 minutes of a Chemical Guys showroom) so I tried it and it worked great! Whew! (That white spot in the pic is just a reflection, it's not on the hood).
3) My daily driver gas mileage (mostly short trips) dropped from 16.X to 15.7 MPG when I got my Gruppe M Intake. BUT, just one highway trip of 200 miles each way (including some stop and go traffic) the avg. MPG JUMPED to 18.9, and even peaked at 19 for a sec. The Gruppe M likes freeways.

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[DARXIDE]

Sooooo.....what water spot remover? Fellow 'Jet' owners wanna know!

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[JupiterBMW]

Just catching up on this thread... Good to see all the updates, and congrats on the new rating... Speaking of 'Chiefs', I am getting close to my last upgrade as well. When I get off the ship this time, I'll be sending in the paperwork and upgrading my license for the last time... Chief Engineer... Never thought I'd see that.. :eek

As for the vehicles, I ordered a couple of small cosmetic mods for the X3, and I'm feverishly hunting for a Dinan X-pipe for the M3 as they're discontinued from Dinan... Damn California and their smog laws... Ruining it for the rest of us... :rofl

[johnrando]

Sooooo.....what water spot remover? Fellow 'Jet' owners wanna know!

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Chemical Guys Water Spot Remover - I used the "marine" gel, which they said was perfectly fine for cars. The gel is easier to use.

[johnrando]

Ecstuning has an aluminum F connector. Might have to check it out. Anyone got any G2 on these?
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[TheFinanceGuy]

A couple small things.
1) Changed out my left window switch unit as the "all up/all down" broke.
2) Car hood unfortunately got caught by a sprinkler and the water out here is very hard. It left awful water spots and a big coating that would not come off. Fortunately I found out about a water spot remover (I live with 10-15 minutes of a Chemical Guys showroom) so I tried it and it worked great! Whew! (That white spot in the pic is just a reflection, it's not on the hood).
3) My daily driver gas mileage (mostly short trips) dropped from 16.X to 15.7 MPG when I got my Gruppe M Intake. BUT, just one highway trip of 200 miles each way (including some stop and go traffic) the avg. MPG JUMPED to 18.9, and even peaked at 19 for a sec. The Gruppe M likes freeways.

2674326744

Why is your mileage so low? I get around 26 mpg in a mixed country/highway setting.


Ecstuning has an aluminum F connector. Might have to check it out. Anyone got any G2 on these?
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Wait. What? How have I never seen this? I need it.



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[san]

Ecstuning has an aluminum F connector. Might have to check it out. Anyone got any G2 on these?
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160815/523c2b1184f45ff4d002e666a25c2ee2.jpg

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I think Dane has this? I remember him posting this pic before...


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[johnrando]

I just got an email from ECS today and saw that connector. As far as my gas mileage, pretty common for verts, especially city ones with short trips. They are heavier, I drive with a lead foot, lots of traffic. It gets aired out on the weekends with some freeway driving, but that is spirited so it doesn't help gas mileage either. :biggrin

[Sockethead]

Yea Dane has that F connector

[johnrando]

Yea Dane has that F connector

Dane, any issues?

[ELCID86]

Pretty expensive part IMHO. No worry on breaking it though.


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[johnrando]

Maybe, but in the big picture $18 for a BMW part is not a lot.

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[ELCID86]

Maybe, but in the big picture $18 for a BMW part is not a lot.

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Lol. Very true!

[D1ESEL]

Did this tonight with Jeff (Jconlin16)

https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7563/28750707010_e007ba0b39_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/KNATx1)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/KNATx1) by Chris (https://www.flickr.com/photos/mnboarder/), on Flickr

[san]

Did this tonight with Jeff (Jconlin16)

https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7563/28750707010_e007ba0b39_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/KNATx1)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/KNATx1) by Chris (https://www.flickr.com/photos/mnboarder/), on Flickr

Thought it was Zhp first and then realized it was the m3... Looks really good...


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[johnrando]

+1

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[RUS_ZHP]

Did this tonight with Jeff (Jconlin16)

https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7563/28750707010_e007ba0b39_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/KNATx1)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/KNATx1) by Chris (https://www.flickr.com/photos/mnboarder/), on Flickr
Very nice!

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[RUS_ZHP]

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Gave a good bath with interior and exterior detailing.

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[BimmerDude]

Plasti-dipped the apex Black with Aluminum metalizer+ Glossifier
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/we_poboys/6528370394324122782-account_id1edited_zpssjcsvors.jpg (http://s37.photobucket.com/user/we_poboys/media/6528370394324122782-account_id1edited_zpssjcsvors.jpg.html).
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[DARXIDE]

Sexy!

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[san]

Plasti-dipped the apex Black with Aluminum metalizer+ Glossifier
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/we_poboys/6528370394324122782-account_id1edited_zpssjcsvors.jpg (http://s37.photobucket.com/user/we_poboys/media/6528370394324122782-account_id1edited_zpssjcsvors.jpg.html).
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/we_poboys/744970109125768922-account_id1edited_zpsnhkttnqj.jpg (http://s37.photobucket.com/user/we_poboys/media/744970109125768922-account_id1edited_zpsnhkttnqj.jpg.html)
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/we_poboys/20160817_070707edited_zpsvv4tyxzw.jpg (http://s37.photobucket.com/user/we_poboys/media/20160817_070707edited_zpsvv4tyxzw.jpg.html)

Nicely done, looks like hyper silver :thumbsup


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[slater]

wow, that looks a lot better than i would've expected. nice job!

[Vas]

Makes me want to get a set of Arc-8 for Sketchi. That looks good

[RUS_ZHP]

+1. I am not sure if I like my 135 style wheels.


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[slater]

bimmerdude... what are the wheel/tire specs on the rear there? i'm assuming you rolled your rear fenders?

[BimmerDude]

bimmerdude... what are the wheel/tire specs on the rear there? i'm assuming you rolled your rear fenders?

Im running a 18x9.5 et35 with a 245/35/18. Ive dialed in a bit of camber in the rear and fenders are rolled slightly (no rubbing)

[san]

Im running a 18x9.5 et35 with a 245/35/18. Ive dialed in a bit of camber in the rear and fenders are rolled slightly (no rubbing)

245 on 9.5 seems like quite a stretch... Looks good though...


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[BimmerDude]

245 on 9.5 seems like quite a stretch... Looks good though...


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im running Continental sportcontact's they done seemed stretched hardly at all.

[slater]

Im running a 18x9.5 et35 with a 245/35/18. Ive dialed in a bit of camber in the rear and fenders are rolled slightly (no rubbing)

OK. i have been thinking about converting my set of ARC-8s into a staggered setup, but that seems too aggressive for me. i will probably go with the 18x9 ET42, which i will probably rub with. running 18x8.5 ET38 square now.

[BimmerDude]

OK. i have been thinking about converting my set of ARC-8s into a staggered setup, but that seems too aggressive for me. i will probably go with the 18x9 ET42, which i will probably rub with. running 18x8.5 ET38 square now.

hmm. Ive been toying with the idea of having 3mm milled off the 18x9.5 to make it et38. That way I could run a proper 255 in the rear.

[ELCID86]

Got my new M cluster back to the right mileage. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160817/ec804e65836d96b3c47b1efb06410d1e.jpg

[Sockethead]

Awesome Shawn, easy fix with PA soft?

[BMWCurves]

Nice

[danewilson77]

Both F connectors I recieved were broken due to "improper packaging" (aka rattling around in box. It's a neat looking product but I'm not convinced of its longevity. The third on I recieved (in perfect condition) has been sitting on my desk for many months.

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The smaller line is the weak link.

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S7 Edge, out

[slater]

hmm. Ive been toying with the idea of having 3mm milled off the 18x9.5 to make it et38. That way I could run a proper 255 in the rear.

would 255's really fit at that point? how much negative camber are you running? and how much have you rolled the rear fenders? (a pic would be great)

i'm concerned about rolling too much as i don't want to introduce corrosion issues. my paint guy refused to roll them for me when i had the car repainted.



Got my new M cluster back to the right mileage.

nice!! what was the resolution?



Both F connectors I recieved were broken due to "improper packaging" (aka rattling around in box. It's a neat looking product but I'm not convinced of its longevity. The third on I recieved (in perfect condition) has been sitting on my desk for many months.

The smaller line is the weak link.

dang... that sucks. the stock plastic one lasts ~10 years or longer... might as well go that route. :)

[Prestovie]

Just got my steering wheel back from Coby Wheels, while I was waiting for it in the mail I was having to put up with my MOMO wheel which for some reason clicked every inch that I turned the wheel, so you can say I'm more than happy to have my baby back:)
The stitching is unbelievable and the alcantara is so supple, would highly recommend!2677826779267802678126782

[330i Lover]

How long did it take to install? Did you have to swap out springs or cables from you're momo?

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[BimmerDude]

Got my new M cluster back to the right mileage. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160817/ec804e65836d96b3c47b1efb06410d1e.jpg

ok.. I need this.. where are you guys sending these Clusters??:shifty

[BMWCurves]

ok.. I need this.. where are you guys sending these Clusters??:shifty

They were sending it to Mirza (terraphantm, not sure on the spelling), but I believe he's pretty busy at this point. Reach out to him and see if he has some spare time. He charges a fair fee IMO

[Prestovie]

How long did it take to install? Did you have to swap out springs or cables from you're momo?

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Install only took around 10mins, my MOMO was a pretty straight forward removal, just had to remove the wheel which was held on by 6 hex screws, then remove the attachment piece and all that is is a single torqued bolt. Took my newly wrapped wheel and placed it on, hooked the wires back up and torqued the bolt back in. Only difficult part of install was putting the airbag back in :thumbup

[terraphantm]

ok.. I need this.. where are you guys sending these Clusters??:shifty

They were sending them to me. But I just started medical school and that's got me too busy to really work on this stuff at the moment. Maybe when I finish the anatomy block (end of September) I'll be able to do some of these side projects. The good news however is that by then I may have a means of flashing the DME over OBDII, so I'd only really need the donor cluster to modify rather than needing your DME as well.

[slater]

They were sending them to me. But I just started medical school and that's got me too busy to really work on this stuff at the moment. Maybe when I finish the anatomy block (end of September) I'll be able to do some of these side projects. The good news however is that by then I may have a means of flashing the DME over OBDII, so I'd only really need the donor cluster to modify rather than needing your DME as well.

that's all good stuff!

however... don't we already have the means to flash the DME over OBDII? (using WinKFP?)

[terraphantm]

that's all good stuff!

however... don't we already have the means to flash the DME over OBDII? (using WinKFP?)

MS45 is RSA protected, but the RSA signature is only checked once after flashing over OBDII, so flashing it on the bench via BDM allowed one to bypass that check (since the DME didn't know it was reflashed).

To flash over OBDII, one needs a valid RSA signature. Thankfully, the MS45 only has a 512-bit key, which is factorable in a relatively short amount of time with modern processors (my somewhat outdated Xeon system should be able to get the key in 1-2 weeks, and I've had that PC crunching numbers for about a week now).

[slater]

MS45 is RSA protected, but the RSA signature is only checked once after flashing over OBDII, so flashing it on the bench via BDM allowed one to bypass that check (since the DME didn't know it was reflashed).

To flash over OBDII, one needs a valid RSA signature. Thankfully, the MS45 only has a 512-bit key, which is factorable in a relatively short amount of time with modern processors (my somewhat outdated Xeon system should be able to get the key in 1-2 weeks, and I've had that PC crunching numbers for about a week now).

OK, that's a bit out of my wheelhouse. my question is... can't i just connect with my USB cable to the OBDII port in the car, and update my DME with WinKFP?

[az3579]

can't i just connect with my USB cable to the OBDII port in the car, and update my DME with WinKFP?

Yes, a few people on here have done that before.
Justin and Stu (not to be confused with Start M) come to mind.

[terraphantm]

OK, that's a bit out of my wheelhouse. my question is... can't i just connect with my USB cable to the OBDII port in the car, and update my DME with WinKFP?
Updating with official BMW files is fine. It's writing custom files that we can't do yet.

[slater]

Updating with official BMW files is fine. It's writing custom files that we can't do yet.

ohhhhhh..... that makes sense. :) thanks! :cheers

[ELCID86]

Awesome Shawn, easy fix with PA soft?

Had to set the IKE distance/speed value from 4912 to 1, then drive around for a few minutes and watch the miles fly by. Then return the value to 4912.

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[terraphantm]

Had to set the IKE distance/speed value from 4912 to 1, then drive around for a few minutes and watch the miles fly by. Then return the value to 4912.

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Yeah, in the future if I do one for a car with > 300k kms, I'll just write the exact mileage directly. I didn't know the LCM maxes out that low.

[slater]

Had to set the IKE distance/speed value from 4912 to 1, then drive around for a few minutes and watch the miles fly by. Then return the value to 4912.

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crazy!

[webster]

Nerds

[Rovert]

We all need our nerds!!! Haha

[Sockethead]

Nerds are delicious:)

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[az3579]

Yeah, in the future if I do one for a car with > 300k kms, I'll just write the exact mileage directly. I didn't know the LCM maxes out that low.

What do you mean it "maxes out"? Mine reads over 400k (km). :scratchinghead
Are you referring to the mileage at which they will synchronize?

[terraphantm]

What do you mean it "maxes out"? Mine reads over 400k (km). :scratchinghead
Are you referring to the mileage at which they will synchronize?

Your LCM reads over 400k or your instrument cluster? Cluster will go to 1 million KMs. Two cars I worked on (ELCID and another guy on e46fanatics) had their LCMs stuck at 300k, so when we tried to sync a new cluster, it read 186k miles with no tamper dot.

[fw_fw]

...didn't really realize how yellow the old ones were until I got the new ones:

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[BMWCurves]

BMW or other manufacturer?

[fw_fw]

BMW or other manufacturer?

BMW....someone had the set for sale on eBay, was able to snag them for $36 shipped for the set!

[Karl Lazlo]

...didn't really realize how yellow the old ones were until I got the new ones:

Good idea. I just did the same for my 03. I saw them the other day and they look horrible. A color very close to that of piss.

[Sockethead]

I recently swapped out mine for the same reason. They were about 7 years old

[ELCID86]

Finally got my bike rack mounting screws. Must be hand forged by Hans in the Black Forest as it took about 4 months to get them.

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Also hit a piece of debris on the DC beltway last night... :-(

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Anyone got a spare rocker panel?

[cakM3]

Dang Shawn!! There is a lot of debris on the beltway unfortunately....


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[fredo]

+1. My first e46 (1999 323i) came with some dents on the hood, close to the roundel, likely created by debris.

[ELCID86]

Dang Shawn!! There is a lot of debris on the beltway unfortunately....


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Yep. Looked like a piece of pipe or a tie rod!

[ELCID86]

+1. My first e46 (1999 323i) came with some dents on the hood, close to the roundel, likely created by debris.

I had that on my blue car--self inflicted... Closed the garage door with hood open and car on jack-stands :facepalm

[DARXIDE]

Lots of debris. While in freeway traffic, I saw a large object go airborne as if a plastic bag blown skyward by an up draft. Still no idea what it was, but impacted like a really heavy bar mat, taking out pass kidney and smashing flat on my windshield. Buuuumer

+1. My first e46 (1999 323i) came with some dents on the hood, close to the roundel, likely created by debris.
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[Johnmadd]

Dang Shawn, thats rough. I bet you cringed as you approached it and had choice words when it made the thud. Sorry bud :(

[DARXIDE]

Yep. In the second before impact I went through all options to avoid without causing further damage.... I've prided myself in avoiding accidents, sometimes thanks to BMW..LOL. BUT...alas...nope. Nuttin. I just kept saying "Are you serious?" The hematite grilles were less than 2 months old.

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[ELCID86]

Dang Shawn, thats rough. I bet you cringed as you approached it and had choice words when it made the thud. Sorry bud :(

Were you spying on me??

[Johnmadd]

Were you spying on me??

:rofl yes, yes I was :ninja

[FungShui]

...didn't really realize how yellow the old ones were until I got the new ones:

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Did mine too as well as my C pilliars. Except mine seem worse.

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If anybody wants my C pillars let me know by Thursday otherwise they will be in the trash.

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[DARXIDE]

Where are you?

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[FungShui]

Gilroy, CA but can meet in the SF Bay Area

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[stephenkirsh]

Are those sedan or coupe?

I'm assuming there's a difference?

[FungShui]

Not sure but its from a coupe

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[D1ESEL]

These pictures are why I have given up on making my car any nicer until I find a daily again. Crossing both metro areas with a 28 mile commute each way beats the piss out of my ZHP :(

[BimmerDude]

Bought a e36 m3 engine cover :) ignore my faded reservoir top
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[az3579]

These pictures are why I have given up on making my car any nicer until I find a daily again. Crossing both metro areas with a 28 mile commute each way beats the piss out of my ZHP :(

I recall seeing somewhere that your ZHP was supposed to be your daily..............

[BimmerDude]

I recall seeing somewhere that your ZHP was supposed to be your daily..............

+1

[D1ESEL]

That is correct it's my $2600 daily butttt ever since I have started pouring money into it. Full front end respray, rust repair and fixing the front bumper plus coilovers, the BBK, all of the BMW performance parts I have added and supercharger it has become more of a 2nd useless I don't want to drive it much vehicle like my M3.

[Sockethead]

LOL This is exactly why My wife and I won't get an e46 touring even though we would really like one to haul the kids around.... We wouldn't be able to not mod it

[Rovert]

I have to do Alexandre's rear wheel bearing. I have the BMW bearing tool kit and a long ass breaker bar. I wonder how this east coast car will be to replace it. [emoji51]

[Johnmadd]

I have to do Alexandre's rear wheel bearing. I have the BMW bearing tool kit and a long ass breaker bar. I wonder how this east coast car will be to replace it. [emoji51]

Have a pipe to put on the end of your long ass breaker bar :biggrin

[ELCID86]

Have a pipe to put on the end of your long ass breaker bar :biggrin

Plus one. And tell Alex hello and to check in here. I tried to text him but he must have a new (US) number.

[Rovert]

Yup. He's still living the California life with his rental in Pebble Beach! Just email him.

[az3579]

Plus one. And tell Alex hello and to check in here. I tried to text him but he must have a new (US) number.
He moved??

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[BimmerDude]

That is correct it's my $2600 daily
:applause you beat me buy 300$

[ELCID86]

He moved??

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Last if heard he'd graduated and moved out west.

[D1ESEL]

:applause you beat me buy 300$

by*

Yeah 1 owner all service records 119k miles. Can't beat it!

[VAB5]

Ordered the Sirius module (P/N 65120439437) to plug into my I-Bus for satellite radio through my Business radio. Can't wait to install it!

I looked at all the fancy radios (Dynavin, AVIN, Eonon), but they didn't have the one thing I wanted--Sirius XM. So after a little research, I found out they sell a BMW module that plugs into the CD changer wiring I-Bus. Everything is done in the trunk, without having to pull the radio. The only other piece I need is an antenna. Found this thread (http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51917&highlight=sirius+install+kit) where the guy simply velcroed the Sirius unit to the Bluetooth unit, so no need for a $50 mounting bracket.

I'm so psyched!

[D1ESEL]

Ordered the Sirius module (P/N 65120439437) to plug into my I-Bus for satellite radio through my Business radio. Can't wait to install it!

I looked at all the fancy radios (Dynavin, AVIN, Eonon), but they didn't have the one thing I wanted--Sirius XM. So after a little research, I found out they sell a BMW module that plugs into the CD changer wiring I-Bus. Everything is done in the trunk, without having to pull the radio. The only other piece I need is an antenna. Found this thread (http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51917&highlight=sirius+install+kit) where the guy simply velcroed the Sirius unit to the Bluetooth unit, so no need for a $50 mounting bracket.

I'm so psyched!

Is there still a need to add an Antenna?

[VAB5]

Is there still a need to add an Antenna?

Yes, you need an antenna with a line of sight to the sky. I got a $16 one off of Amazon.

[BimmerDude]

by*

Yeah 1 owner all service records 119k miles. Can't beat it!

did he owe you money??

[D1ESEL]

did he owe you money??

She.... no she did not. I work in the car industry and it was a trade in.

[san]

Tried to change the radiator but stripped the self tapping Torx screw head which bolts the expansion tank plate to the radiator :crying

Bought a bolt extractor but it seems like the Torx screw is too small for it... Will take it to a local mechanic and hopefully he can get it out...

[Prestovie]

Full wash, wax and detailing. The amount of break dust it accumulates over a week period is insane, especially on TiAg style 135s. Washed down with Meguiar's gold finish, dried with chemical guys V07 detailer, and finished with a layer of Turtle Wax. Also removed the 3M stickers from the front and rear roundels, WOW it took a heck of a lot longer than I anticipated lol, that stuff is made to last. 268572685626858

[fredo]

I see Akebono pads in your future. :thumbup

[Prestovie]

I see Akebono pads in your future. :thumbup

Wow I've actually never heard of Akebono until now, definitely going to look into them, any experience with them?

[fredo]

I had them on my e90 330i. The dust was gone. And I didn't notice any side effect on the breaks efficiency. I never track or autoX, BTW. I recommend them.

[Aeternalis]

+1 for Akebono pads. Great performance; probably 95% less dust than OEM. Literal night and day difference between the two. :)

[BMWCurves]

I see Akebono pads in your future. :thumbup

I was about to say, check for other brake pads. BMW's pads are notorious for dust-production.

[fw_fw]

I was about to say, check for other brake pads. BMW's pads are notorious for dust-production.

True for older BMWs...the 2014 X1 I had brake dust was never an issue, so they must have reformulated their pads recently. My E46 and E39 on the other hand.....makes me wonder if the engineer who designed the brake pad owned stock in wheel cleaner products!

[Dual]

Dark wheels are another option for brake dust problems but I don't think they're much of a match with the Silbergrau...?

[BimmerDude]

At lunch in the parking Garage next to her
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[az3579]

Dark wheels are another option for brake dust problems but I don't think they're much of a match with the Silbergrau...?
Not a solution. They look dull with all that brake dust. Dull looks cheap, IMO.

I thought I could get around that by painting my 135's a darker grey but it was still obvious that they had brake dust. I've had black wheels very briefly on my E30 before and even that was obvious that there was dust.

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[Dual]

Not a solution. They look dull with all that brake dust. Dull looks cheap, IMO.
I specified a matte finish on my wheels because I prefer it aesthetically to gloss. I clean the wheels regularly; the dark finish just minimizes the effect of dark dust on silver metal. I'm not using this as a cover for neglect. I guarantee you my wheels don't look cheap. But thanks...

[Karl Lazlo]

Well, got the ZSP home after staying at the doctor for a while (I will update the project thread) so tonight I...

- Replaced the HK amp. Nice to have better bass.
- Replaced fogs that were destroyed
- Installed Rogue upper strut brace
- Buggered up my bluetooth install somehow (may be the phone, could be the crack, dunno)
- Now, time to go out speeding

[Vas]

At lunch in the parking Garage next to her
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/we_poboys/6354170067625531150-account_id1_zpsjcdspttr.jpg (http://s37.photobucket.com/user/we_poboys/media/6354170067625531150-account_id1_zpsjcdspttr.jpg.html)
What finish is on these arc8?

[bosszhp]

What finish is on these arc8?

Looks like Hyper Silver. I have the same.

[Prestovie]

Back to the Akebono pads, which would you recommend for me? Right now I've got a set of performance break pads(I'll have to check the brand when I get home) and I'm looking for similar performance.

Edit: just remembered that I have Hawk Performance Ceramic pads

[Aeternalis]

Back to the Akebono pads, which would you recommend for me? Right now I've got a set of performance break pads(I'll have to check the brand when I get home) and I'm looking for similar performance.

Edit: just remembered that I have Hawk Performance Ceramic pads

I bought these for my ZHP sedan:

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-brake-pad-set-front-eur946
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-brake-pad-set-rear-eur683

[fredo]

Back to the Akebono pads, which would you recommend for me? Right now I've got a set of performance break pads(I'll have to check the brand when I get home) and I'm looking for similar performance.

Edit: just remembered that I have Hawk Performance Ceramic pads

Sorry, I don't have more info. I just asked my Indy to install ceramic pads, and later I noticed the receipt said: Akebono. :dunno

[fredo]

The engine was detailed today. First time in my 1.5 years of ownership. I'm happy with the results.

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[theothersawyer]

That looks great!

[fredo]

Thank you, Danny !

[Karl Lazlo]

The engine was detailed today. First time in my 1.5 years of ownership. I'm happy with the results.

I would eat dinner from that engine bay.

[330i Lover]

How many hours did that take Fredo?

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[DARXIDE]

That looks great!
+1

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