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

[fredo]

I think I'll let it play out on eBay. Looks like they go for $60-80.

Did u notice u have 330 positive comments on eBay ? How cool is that !

[holyc0w]

I knew that number seemed familiar.

[3ZHP]

Finally back in DD mode with new sneakers on the rear.

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Took these Baldys off!

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[BMWCurves]

William swooping in with the steal!

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The reality:


I think I'll let it play out on eBay. Looks like they go for $60-80.

[ELCID86]

Did u notice u have 330 positive comments on eBay ? How cool is that !

Lol. That is neat!

[ELCID86]

Wow Guy. Those were about the worst tires I've seen!

LOL Williams :rofl

[Vas]

Wow Guy. Those were about the worst tires I've seen!

LOL Williams :rofl
You should see the front on my imola car. Cords are visible

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[ELCID86]

You should see the front on my imola car. Cords are visible

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You bought new rubber...?

[3ZHP]

Wow Guy. Those were about the worst tires I've seen!

LOL Williams :rofl

I missed it completely! BP noticed it when we hit the rest stop in Chattanooga on our way to The Tail of The Dragon, after the reunion at our place last year. It's been lightly driven AFTER completing the Dragon runs.:shift

[Rovert]

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Soldering frayed and damaged insulation on wires within the rubber loom caused my opening and closing the trunk so many times. My license plate lights and trunk switch wasn't working because of a fully broken ground. One reverse light was on the verge or breaking so if you guys have issues get that fixed as it's easy to access.

[cakM3]

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Soldering frayed and damaged insulation on wires within the rubber loom caused my opening and closing the trunk so many times. My license plate lights and trunk switch wasn't working because of a fully broken ground. One reverse light was on the verge or breaking so if you guys have issues get that fixed as it's easy to access.

Did you get your new CSL bootlid mounted? Did I see a pic???




On another note, I completed my Brembo GT BBK install on my ///M this afternoon with Botond's help. It is always more fun to do mods with people helping out...luckily I am within driving distance from Botond. He showed me his LED lighting setup tonight and I was impressed! They looked great :thumbsup

[Rovert]

LOL look at the daily pic thread. [emoji23]

[cakM3]

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Installed new wheels and completed installing my Brembo GT BBK brakes on my M3 this weekend

[ELCID86]

Looking good.

[cakM3]

Looking good.

Thanks Shawn! :thumbsup

[djmcgarm3]

Had the day off from work and had to choose between yard work and working on the ZHP. The car won. Just picked up the car a few months ago and have sorted the mechanicals. Now turning my attention to aesthetics. I received the parts I needed to refresh the center console so it seemed like a good time to pull the seats and clean the crud off of the carpet from the PO. The before pic does not show it all, but there were ample coffee stains and goo between the tunnel and seats. Came out pretty well with a mini carpet cleaner. As soon as my alcantara boots dry from their sonax bath I will put them in and post the refreshed console. It was killing me driving the car for the last 2 months without doing this. What a relief.

[704sw]

Had the day off from work and had to choose between yard work and working on the ZHP. The car won. Just picked up the car a few months ago and have sorted the mechanicals. Now turning my attention to aesthetics. I received the parts I needed to refresh the center console so it seemed like a good time to pull the seats and clean the crud off of the carpet from the PO. The before pic does not show it all, but there were ample coffee stains and goo between the tunnel and seats. Came out pretty well with a mini carpet cleaner. As soon as my alcantara boots dry from their sonax bath I will put them in and post the refreshed console. It was killing me driving the car for the last 2 months without doing this. What a relief.

Looking good! The words "alcantara" and "bath" used together give me anxiety, but I'm curious to see the outcome.

[djmcgarm3]

Yea, bath is probably misleading. I used the Sonax Alcantara cleaner applied directly to the boot, lightly rubbing, but mostly patting with a white cotton tee shirt then lightly brushing with a soft brush. But, the sonax fully saturates the material. I used the same technique on a used alcantara wheel with better than expected results. I'll post the results when they dry out and I put them back in the car.

[704sw]

New wheels ordered. If anyone needs anything from ModBargains, there's a "tax season" promo going on right now. It's nothing huge, but every little bit helps.

[slater]

New wheels ordered. If anyone needs anything from ModBargains, there's a "tax season" promo going on right now. It's nothing huge, but every little bit helps.

nice! staggered?

[anandoc]

Had the day off from work and had to choose between yard work and working on the ZHP. The car won. Just picked up the car a few months ago and have sorted the mechanicals. Now turning my attention to aesthetics. I received the parts I needed to refresh the center console so it seemed like a good time to pull the seats and clean the crud off of the carpet from the PO. The before pic does not show it all, but there were ample coffee stains and goo between the tunnel and seats. Came out pretty well with a mini carpet cleaner. As soon as my alcantara boots dry from their sonax bath I will put them in and post the refreshed console. It was killing me driving the car for the last 2 months without doing this. What a relief.

You did a fantastic job with the carpet cleaning! What kind of carpet cleaner did you use? I am planning to do this soon to clean my car off all winter salt and other crud.

[704sw]

nice! staggered?

Yessir! 18x8.5F, 18x9.5R. I'll transfer the PSS over from the 135s and do a proper road force balance hopefully next week.

I'm really excited, always loved CSL style, and they claim to be 19.6 lbs front, 19.8 lbs rear.

[slater]

Yessir! 18x8.5F, 18x9.5R. I'll transfer the PSS over from the 135s and do a proper road force balance hopefully next week.

I'm really excited, always loved CSL style, and they claim to be 19.6 lbs front, 19.8 lbs rear.

excellent!!

[bandwagn]

I think I'll let it play out on eBay. Looks like they go for $60-80.

I'm watching - looks good and would replace my OEM dead pedal that's cracked - don't necessarily want to swipe it from a member though

[BMWCurves]

I'm watching - looks good and would replace my OEM dead pedal that's cracked - don't necessarily want to swipe it from a member though

Thems fighting words

[bandwagn]

Thems fighting words

It's quite the conundrum - I have no qualms driving up the price for some random ebay scalper though

[BMWCurves]

It's quite the conundrum - I have no qualms driving up the price for some random ebay scalper though

Haha, you shouldn't worry about me too much. It's low on my list of priorities currently for what I want done for my car.

[djmcgarm3]

You did a fantastic job with the carpet cleaning! What kind of carpet cleaner did you use? I am planning to do this soon to clean my car off all winter salt and other crud.
I started with a can of blue magic stain and spot cleaner I picked up at the auto parts store, then before that dried I used a mini Bissel machine 'Bissel Little Green' with some Bissel cleaning solution from Lowes. I have had the machine for 5-6 years and have used it on about 7 cars over the years. The only time I was unsuccessful with it was when my wife spilled some bright red drink on the tan carpet in her Ford Edge. It sat in the sun all day and by the time I got to it that night there was no getting it out.

[Sockethead]

I have one of those little machines too... hmmm

[Rovert]

Changed leaking seal, flushed, filled, bled my jack!

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Both blues fully erect. [emoji23]

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[djmcgarm3]

Looking good! The words "alcantara" and "bath" used together give me anxiety, but I'm curious to see the outcome.

Boots dried overnight and reinstalled (except I did not have the right size zip-tie for the e-brake boot so it is still loose on the handle for now). Painted the black shift plate, cleaned shift knob and installed new cupholder, coinholder and leather armrest cover. Cleaned everything else while apart with Meguiars Vinyl and Rubber Cleaner #40, switches look like new. Also pictured is the used alcantara wheel that I installed last week. I bought it thinking it needed to be recovered. It was so dirty and matted down it looked like worn leather. Since it wasn't torn I tried cleaning it with Sonax Alcantara cleaner. Started coming back to life so I gave it about 5 treatments. I applied the sonax to the wheel and lightly rubbed it in with a soft brush and white tee shirt. Then once saturated I squeezed the sonax (& dirt) out with cotton shirts. Took about 5 passes around the perimeter over 2 days, reapplying sonax after each squeeze out until the shirt was not pulling out much dirt. After it dried I hit it with a sweater shaver and a soft brush. Amazed with the results. It is not perfect, but pretty acceptable for a driver. Next up, re-dye the e-brake handle and clean the seats when the car can sit for a couple of days to dry.
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[slater]

Changed leaking seal, flushed, filled, bled my jack!

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Both blues fully erect. [emoji23]

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LOL!!!

(nice work on the jack, btw!)

[djmcgarm3]

Changed leaking seal, flushed, filled, bled my jack!

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Both blues fully erect. [emoji23]

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I have the same jack, where did you get the seal? Only thing is the jack matches your car. Guess I have to paint mine Imola, lol

[danewilson77]

Changed leaking seal, flushed, filled, bled my jack!

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Both blues fully erect. [emoji23]

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OMG...

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[bandwagn]

2MShiftBoots Alcantara Key Chain came in the mail today - I think it turned out pretty awesome - finally get to swap out the dealer issue keychain

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[jorbon]

Shifting was feeling like it was more and more notchy... Changed trans fluid and it's a good bit smoother on every shift.

[cakM3]

that 2MShiftBoots Alcantara Key Chain looks nice! :thumbsup

[Rovert]

Busy today trying to find a clunk/pop in the front right that I couldn't recreate when driving.

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[nextelbuddy]

ive been going switch console/panel crazy lately. the ones with fully options are $300+ and special order from germany..... i ordered one for myself a while ago after combing ebay for 2 months and forums with 0 luck.. luck would have it that after i got it and past the return period... when I was at a parts recycler locally, i looked inside a gutted m3 and it had a full option switch panel including the sunblind button BUT the car never had sunblind and it had 2 cool little covers over the heated seats button. looks like their original panel took a shit at some point and when that happens BMW just orders you the full option one as a replacement with those covers... I picked it up for $50 with the quickness as the guy had no idea what he had.

then i found 2 sunblind rear shelfs and picked them up quickly (1 for coupe and one for sedan).. one came with a really basic switch panel with only DSC heated seats and sunblind...

since i had a little collection of switch panels, i decided to take them apart and start putting together one of them to be a FULL option one itself. i had one that had all options except sunblind so I desoldered a receptacle from a spare board and soldered it into the empty location on the other board.... moved the SPORT button to that new spot and then installed the sunblind switch where the sport button was. each spot is labeled POS1, POS2 etc... so this means you can code them with NCS export and assign POSITIONS with what they are which is why the wiring/pin assignments stays the same for all of the plugs regardless of options.

then i had a spare sunblind button left over from something else i got so i opened up another switch panel and it had 6 out of 7 receptacles already even though originally it only had 2 buttons so I started adding extra receptacle and buttons to fill it out and will code those individual ones later when i get my car back to do so.

i used a dremel to route out new holes for the buttons in the panel covers as well.

guess i should do a DIY as well, this doesnt feel hard to retrofit options now. im probably going to get some of those full button convertible panels to see how they are laid out.



bar that needs new receptacle added to the board

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Donar bar that originally came from my ZHP that only had DSC and HIFI.. good bye bar.

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routing out new holes for new buttons

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modified bars ready for coding (very bottom one is an original full option one i scored in junk yard)

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[BMWCurves]

Very cool, definitely do a DIY!

Do you test the engine today, or is that this weekend?

[nextelbuddy]

Very cool, definitely do a DIY!

Do you test the engine today, or is that this weekend?

startup was yesterday. i wasnt there but they sent me a video via facebook live so the quality isnt the best.

Started up first time and held idle. i'm headed to the shop today after work to check out the progress and crossing fingers its all complete by tommorrow.


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[Dual]

Busy today trying to find a clunk/pop in the front right that I couldn't recreate when driving.
Something about that photo makes me wonder where the center of gravity of your car is...

[ZHPizza]

Busy today trying to find a clunk/pop in the front right that I couldn't recreate when driving.

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This is a weird angle to show off your CSL trunk...

[slater]

Busy today trying to find a clunk/pop in the front right that I couldn't recreate when driving.

do you have spherical bearing camber plates with your KWs? i'd honestly start there if you didn't find anything obvious underneath.



This is a weird angle to show off your CSL trunk...

well-played. :)

[Rovert]

Something about that photo makes me wonder where the center of gravity of your car is...

It is always so weird when lifting the car that's so well balanced. I lifted the rear right so I can put the stand on the front right which is so nice to do since back and front go up just about equally.

Then I lifted the opposite rear side and there becomes some magical point where the car just balances it self and I can just lift the corners and balance the car with no tires on the ground with my fingers!

All I needed to do is lift the front left up and put the stand under and pull the car back down onto it until I got a snug fit. Then I lowered the jack on the rear just a bit to put a couple hundred lbs of weight on the front stand.

[slater]

It is always so weird when lifting the car that's so well balanced.

totally! and not only is it 50/50 F/R, but the side-to-side weights are dang close too.

[Rovert]

do you have spherical bearing camber plates with your KWs? i'd honestly start there if you didn't find anything obvious underneath.


Found it! The lower sway bar end link bolt was just loose enough for the bar to move up and down a few mm. The upper bolt had just a tiny bit of play too so I tightened them up hard and there's no movement. What a pain in the butt those bolts are since you need a wrench to hold one side still.

After a quick test drive though a narrow bumpy alley, all I heard was the S54 deflecting its pur against the garage doors as I passed each one. [emoji41]


This is a weird angle to show off your CSL trunk...

[emoji55] LOL. I was putting my carpet lining back into the trunk lid inside. But that didn't make for a fun pic. [emoji23]

[ZHPizza]

Blue loctite on end links. Always blue loctite.

[ELCID86]

Changed leaking seal, flushed, filled, bled my jack!

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Both blues fully erect. [emoji23]

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Jack PM?! Where have I been?
Another thing to put on the list!




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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 E46 fanatic

[cakM3]

S54 + WOT = bliss!

Took my M3 out of hibernation officially today. I missed really driving my M3.....

BBKs installed and road tested sat. Getting ready to take my ZHP offline to finish my BMW Performance BBKs on her.... soon....

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[hcbeck2689]

Yes. i must say the s54 WOT in high revs at 3rd going around a corner satisfies something inside of me nothing else can. Glad you are finally enjoying those bbks. Just in time for summer driving


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[VAB5]

Put on this sexy beast:

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Even after cleaning up the Alcantara, it wasn't doing it for me. So it'll be safely stored away while I enjoy new leather.

[rguti153]

Put on this sexy beast:

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Even after cleaning up the Alcantara, it wasn't doing it for me. So it'll be safely stored away while I enjoy new leather.
Soo nice , did u purchase new trim too ? Cause it looks new too

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[VAB5]

It's a brand new OEM wheel, which includes the trim. Got the airbag replaced under recall recently.

A while back I also replaced the ashtray and cubbie with OEM pieces, and restored the Black Cube. Also replaced the center console with OEM. Looks pretty much new from the driver's seat!

I love this car.

[rguti153]

It's a brand new OEM wheel, which includes the trim. Got the airbag replaced under recall recently.

A while back I also replaced the ashtray and cubbie with OEM pieces, and restored the Black Cube. Also replaced the center console with OEM. Looks pretty much new from the driver's seat!

I love this car.
Looks fresh

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[John in VA]

... and restored the Black Cube.
How did you accomplish this?

[VAB5]

How did you accomplish this?

I got lucky, as I didn't have any scratches. I just wiped it down with a damp cloth, then painted a couple of coats of Krylon black satin. Great result.

[RUS_ZHP]

1. Installed Bimmian phone bracket
2. Retrofitted Homelink
3. Hardwired my V1 on my wife's car

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[Rovert]

I have the same jack, where did you get the seal? Only thing is the jack matches your car. Guess I have to paint mine Imola, lol

Here's the email I got so you can reply to the same person:

Evelyne Corona <Evelyne.Corona@torinjacks.com> wrote:
We do have the Seal kit, but we don't have instructions but we do a have a
diagram of the model. If you were looking to purchase this please contact
me at (888) 448-6746 ext. 124

[cakM3]

1. Installed Bimmian phone bracket
2. Retrofitted Homelink
3. Hardwired my V1 on my wife's car

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I have the same exact setup in my M3 Serj! Vary nice!! :thumbsup

[johnrando]

Nice!

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[Hermes]

"Smogged" the 320

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Now to just put it back together...

[Prestovie]

Any recommendations on a good summer/fall tire? I'm debating whether or not to just go with the Michelin PSS like I used to have, or go a different route. Currently have winters on STILL and need to get them off asap. New tires will be acting as summer/fall and winters will be put on winter/spring.


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[Prestovie]

Just found PSS for a great deal https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170504/dcd8f89e44c01ee78bbe3a6923112efa.jpg


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[johnrando]

Nice!

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[holyc0w]

Just found PSS for a great deal

Those or the new Continental ExtremeContact Sport would be my choice

[Sockethead]

Kristen took the ZHP to the dealership to have the oil level sending unit I bought last summer put in... I'm getting sick of looking at the CEL for it. Curse my dumb ass for not buying the replacement while I had the oil pan out.
They are going to suck out the oil then put it back in for me since it only has about 1K on it since the last oil change... Her employee labor rate is $30 hr. Worth the $60 it will cost me to have it done :)

[san]

Kristen took the ZHP to the dealership to have the oil level sending unit I bought last summer put in... I'm getting sick of looking at the CEL for it. Curse my dumb ass for not buying the replacement while I had the oil pan out.
They are going to suck out the oil then put it back in for me since it only has about 1K on it since the last oil change... Her employee labor rate is $30 hr. Worth the $60 it will cost me to have it done :)

At that price, I doubt I'd bother DIY'ing


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[fredo]

+1. Why did you wait that long to repair at dealer ? :dunno

[Sockethead]

I thought I was going to get around to it one of these days... I don't like having to pay people to do something I can do myself.

[johnrando]

I get that

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[704sw]

Bought a leather M3 steering wheel. I figure I'll keep it as a spare in case I need to rewrap the Coby wheel, or send it off for a perf wrap. Haven't decided, but it looks good enough to use as-is. I wasn't exactly looking for a new wheel, it was just too cheap to pass on.

[jonnyd330]

I installed a shorty center console today :)

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[hcbeck2689]

I installed a shorty center console today :)

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I love the look and not having the arm rest get in the way... but I always needed that armrest on long road trips


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[704sw]

I love the look and not having the arm rest get in the way... but I always needed that armrest on long road trips


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I was a little afraid of that , but I've found my right arm rests nicely on either (a) the top of my blender bottle, or (b) the M3 seat side bolster when steering two handed.

[slater]

I love the look and not having the arm rest get in the way... but I always needed that armrest on long road trips


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Yep... that's exactly my debate as well.

Just drove 3.5hrs tonight and did a lot of arm restin'....


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[BMWCurves]

I like the arm rest. I don't have any issues of it getting in the way like some other people.

[Rovert]

It works good with shorter arms I think. It's only there when I need it to be, otherwise with my normal movement it never gets in the way.

[ELCID86]

I like the arm rest. I don't have any issues of it getting in the way like some other people.

Same.

[san]

I like the arm rest. I don't have any issues of it getting in the way like some other people.

Yep...


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[slater]

I like the arm rest. I don't have any issues of it getting in the way like some other people.

well, when you've got kids in the back that you might be passing stuff to/from, it can be a bit of a pain.



It works good with shorter arms I think.

ahhh. well then with that logic, i should be ordering an armrest delete like TODAY. ;) hahaha.

[704sw]

ahhh. well then with that logic, i should be ordering an armrest delete like TODAY. ;) hahaha.
I have short arms and like the delete, but I could be swayed by the aesthetics :)
There was a delete on a car at LKQ that was really rough. I was tempted to take it anyway and try refinishing it, but lacked the necessary motivation.

[jonnyd330]

well, when you've got kids in the back that you might be passing stuff to/from, it can be a bit of a pain.




ahhh. well then with that logic, i should be ordering an armrest delete like TODAY. ;) hahaha.


Yeah I have never used my arm rest in either car, it's in the up position 100% of the time. I love the shorty console it opens up some space in the back and again eliminates the arm rest being in the way.

I also just finished washing both cars. I think this is the first time since I bought the sedan both cars are clean, ugh.

29901

[BMWCurves]

Those are some good looking ZHPs.

[slater]

Yeah I have never used my arm rest in either car, it's in the up position 100% of the time. I love the shorty console it opens up some space in the back and again eliminates the arm rest being in the way.

I also just finished washing both cars. I think this is the first time since I bought the sedan both cars are clean, ugh.

29901

hey - no more furniture in your garage! :)

looking good. love the SG coupe.

[704sw]

Just ordered Koni Yellers thanks to ZHPizza's eBates/AutoAnything deal.

[BMWCurves]

Just ordered Koni Yellers thanks to ZHPizza's eBates/AutoAnything deal.

One of us one of us one of us

[ELCID86]

Just ordered Koni Yellers thanks to ZHPizza's eBates/AutoAnything deal.

Good call.

[jonnyd330]

hey - no more furniture in your garage! :)

looking good. love the SG coupe.

Haha, yes the couch has left the building.

[holyc0w]

I stopped by the car wash to do a high pressure rinse in preparation for tomorrow's wash and wax. It looks like there's a bit of crud left to clean up. Hopefully it's not too bad.

[anandoc]

Just ordered Koni Yellers thanks to ZHPizza's eBates/AutoAnything deal.


One of us one of us one of us

Ugh. I feel left out now.

[704sw]

Ugh. I feel left out now.

http://media.riffsy.com/images/b50ec0acdb33af2d829295c256e3000d/tenor.gif

[anandoc]

http://media.riffsy.com/images/b50ec0acdb33af2d829295c256e3000d/tenor.gif

You're not allowed to pull a 'William' (BMWCurves)!

[BMWCurves]

You're not allowed to pull a 'William' (BMWCurves)!

http://i.imgur.com/O0TeFof.gif

Nonsense. Me, ZHPizza, and 704sw have the GIF cartel on lock.

[ZHPizza]

http://i.imgur.com/O0TeFof.gif

Nonsense. Me, ZHPizza, and 704sw have the GIF cartel on lock.
https://i.imgur.com/bDnPcxV.gif

[jonnyd330]

I shampooed my sedan today. Seats came out great.

[704sw]

I just bought a dirt cheap set of 135i Brembo calipers (basically the Performance brakes, just not Phoenix Yellow). I'm not sure what to expect condition-wise, and I know installation isn't a simple task, but they were way too cheap to pass on. Worst case I'll just turn around and resell them, because I know I won't have a problem offloading them at the price I just paid.

I really need to stop being sick...sick Spenser = Spenser with too much time to look at car shit online.

[Rovert]

LOL. Just shine when up and give them a fluid flush while they're off the car.

[BMWCurves]

I just bought a dirt cheap set of 135i Brembo calipers (basically the Performance brakes, just not Phoenix Yellow). I'm not sure what to expect condition-wise, and I know installation isn't a simple task, but they were way too cheap to pass on. Worst case I'll just turn around and resell them, because I know I won't have a problem offloading them at the price I just paid.

I really need to stop being sick...sick Spenser = Spenser with too much time to look at car shit online.

A crippling cocaine addiction might be more fiscally responsible than BMW enthusiast habits.

[Hermes]

Ordered an OE windshield yesterday
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/ZHP%20Photos/04BFBF5A-46AB-4777-A24D-0F534FFC899C.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/ZHP%20Photos/323C91AC-AC75-4C0B-B271-03CF44CD06D4.jpg

[Rovert]

That's pretty! If that's a church in front then your windshield crack is like the star of Bethlehem.

[Dual]

Was that traffic or vandalism?

[Vas]

Cost on the windshield?

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[ELCID86]

Much needed bath.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170515/ecc5797b13ad004f17ff433af4d5e555.jpg

[fredo]

Looking good, my friend. :thumbup

[SWO Daddy]

Much needed bath.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170515/ecc5797b13ad004f17ff433af4d5e555.jpg

Not a huge fan of red but that looks great.

[holyc0w]

I washed and waxed the car on Saturday. I took some shots at the forest preserve today. Most of them were scrapped, since I need more practice with the focusing on the manual lens.

The past few months have not been kind to the paint. I found more chips and tar.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4163/34503381432_61674dc763_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/UyWRdL)DSC01163 (https://flic.kr/p/UyWRdL)

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4177/34280032950_c91b1b1829_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Ued8uS)DSC01151 (https://flic.kr/p/Ued8uS)

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4171/34280027550_472177ea5c_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Ued6TL)DSC01156 (https://flic.kr/p/Ued6TL)

[johnrando]

Looking good!

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[Hermes]

Was that traffic or vandalism?

Old rock chip finally spidered

[Hermes]

Cost on the windshield?

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Wholesale was $263

[johnrando]

Wholesale? Nice!

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[nextelbuddy]

I washed and waxed the car on Saturday. I took some shots at the forest preserve today. Most of them were scrapped, since I need more practice with the focusing on the manual lens.

The past few months have not been kind to the paint. I found more chips and tar.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4163/34503381432_61674dc763_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/UyWRdL)DSC01163 (https://flic.kr/p/UyWRdL)

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4177/34280032950_c91b1b1829_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Ued8uS)DSC01151 (https://flic.kr/p/Ued8uS)

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4171/34280027550_472177ea5c_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Ued6TL)DSC01156 (https://flic.kr/p/Ued6TL)

clean! nice work and images look nice and focused to me.

[holyc0w]

clean! nice work and images look nice and focused to me.

Thanks :D

There were some that were terribly out of focus. Many of them look okay at lower resolutions. I'll go back there at some time for hopefully a better session.

[san]

Replaced the fuel pump and bought a set of apex arc 8s with PSS from Daniel!


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[NoVAphotog]

Replaced the fuel pump and bought a set of apex arc 8s with PSS from Daniel!


:santa3

[Dual]

+1!

[jonnyd330]

Ordered an OE windshield yesterday
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/ZHP%20Photos/04BFBF5A-46AB-4777-A24D-0F534FFC899C.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/ZHP%20Photos/323C91AC-AC75-4C0B-B271-03CF44CD06D4.jpg

From where did you order? I think you said it was $250? This is a true oem BMW glass?

[anandoc]

Replaced the fuel pump and bought a set of apex arc 8s with PSS from Daniel!


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Awesome! Curious about the fuel pump...did you start to experience a failing fuel pump? I recall you bought a replacement a while ago but wanted to hold off on the swap until the current one died.

[ELCID86]

Replaced the fuel pump and bought a set of apex arc 8s with PSS from Daniel!


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Woot!

[san]

Awesome! Curious about the fuel pump...did you start to experience a failing fuel pump? I recall you bought a replacement a while ago but wanted to hold off on the swap until the current one died.

Had no symptoms of impending failure really. I am at 142k miles and I have a lot of road trips planned in the next few months, so just decided to change it now...


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[iya_e46]

got new perforated steering wheel with my friend DOT

[ZHPizza]

Tore into my OE business cd because it tried to eat my 1989 album.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170516/e792d8e8ec7b72c3fc5916924b89189c.jpg

Should have known better than to come between me and Tswift...

[Rovert]

Haha. Just shake it off!

[704sw]

Tore into my OE business cd because it tried to eat my 1989 album.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170516/e792d8e8ec7b72c3fc5916924b89189c.jpg

Should have known better than to come between me and Tswift...
I would've cried for you, brother. Nothing comes between a man and his TSwizzle.

Haha. Just shake it off!
Well played, sir.

[BMWCurves]

got new perforated steering wheel with my friend DOT

Pics?


Tore into my OE business cd because it tried to eat my 1989 album.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170516/e792d8e8ec7b72c3fc5916924b89189c.jpg

Should have known better than to come between me and Tswift...

http://i.imgur.com/1Tt3diP.gif

[az3579]

Tore into my OE business cd because it tried to eat my 1989 album.


That's what you get for still using CD's. :p

[ZHPizza]

Haha. Just shake it off!
Still get excited when I hear that song in department stores. Can't get enough of it.

That's what you get for still using CD's. :p
It's the only CD I have in the car and only because Taylor decided to be selfish and pull her music from Spotify. We're still in a fight over that. She doesn't know it, but we are.

[BMWCurves]

It's the only CD I have in the car and only because Taylor decided to be selfish and pull her music from Spotify. We're still in a fight over that. She doesn't know it, but we are.

29978

[san]

Wash

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170517/ce63cc305fe2375eeca3c5b67ef6d244.jpg


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[ZHPizza]

29978
YOU BETCH!







i love you

[704sw]

There'd been some speculation and joking from Peter and I about what kind of calipers would actually show up. Would they be some babytown calipers from a 128i? Would I just get a heavy box full of miscellaneous metal scraps? Some combination of the above? Well, without further ado:
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170517/56a26eb41facf8cef5e86d0eaae3fc69.jpg
I had to run back to work before I could do any more than basically open the box, but at least I'm not heartbroken about what I saw. Oh yea, and I paid $152 for all four calipers shipped.
https://media.tenor.co/images/d8ccb0c76952dc5721d65020997adf81/raw

[san]

There'd been some speculation and joking from Peter and I about what kind of calipers would actually show up. Would they be some babytown calipers from a 128i? Would I just get a heavy box full of miscellaneous metal scraps? Some combination of the above? Well, without further ado:
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170517/56a26eb41facf8cef5e86d0eaae3fc69.jpg
I had to run back to work before I could do any more than basically open the box, but at least I'm not heartbroken about what I saw. Oh yea, and I paid $152 for all four calipers shipped.
https://media.tenor.co/images/d8ccb0c76952dc5721d65020997adf81/raw

Man that's a steal, if they turn out to be ok...


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[slater]

There'd been some speculation and joking from Peter and I about what kind of calipers would actually show up. Would they be some babytown calipers from a 128i? Would I just get a heavy box full of miscellaneous metal scraps? Some combination of the above? Well, without further ado:

SWEET! congrats man, glad they actually arrived as expected! :cheers



Man that's a steal, if they turn out to be ok...

even if he has to rebuild every caliper (which i think he is anyway), he's still way ahead.

[Rovert]

What theeeeeeee.....[emoji47]

[704sw]

What theeeeeeee.....[emoji47]

Insurance part out I stumbled upon online. $40/caliper. 10% discount on 2 of them for buying multiple items. They didn't care if they were Brembo or not--calipers from a 2007 Malibu were the same price. I took a gamble, because there were no pictures of the wheels themselves, so I really could only speculate on what I was buying.

[Karl Lazlo]

Nothing comes between a man and his TSwizzle.

The only thing I want between me and Ms. Swift is a thin layer of 30 weight motor oil and about 1,000 10mm ball bearings.

[BMWCurves]

Damn, dude. Nice pick up! Plz plz plz do a full write up on installation as well as any rebuilding you do during the process.

[704sw]

Damn, dude. Nice pick up! Plz plz plz do a full write up on installation as well as any rebuilding you do during the process.

Thanks, dude. Yea I'll document it thoroughly. Obviously got a lot to do, but it'll be great when it's all finished.

I don't want to refinish them, but something other than grey wouldn't upset me, if the finish isn't up to par. Besides, this obnoxious blue doesn't exactly command subtlety.

[anandoc]

There'd been some speculation and joking from Peter and I about what kind of calipers would actually show up. Would they be some babytown calipers from a 128i? Would I just get a heavy box full of miscellaneous metal scraps? Some combination of the above? Well, without further ado:

I had to run back to work before I could do any more than basically open the box, but at least I'm not heartbroken about what I saw. Oh yea, and I paid $152 for all four calipers shipped.



That's insaneee!! I guess you are gonna pull a Charlie and have BMW BBKs front and rear. This is awesome!

[Hermes]

From where did you order? I think you said it was $250? This is a true oem BMW glass?

$262.88, that's wholesale cost; everybody marks them up. I also got a new genuine seal and cowl

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/A7F43CBF-905F-45D0-BE94-1972EE9FF91B.jpg

[Vas]

$262.88, that's wholesale cost; everybody marks them up. I also got a new genuine seal and cowl

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/A7F43CBF-905F-45D0-BE94-1972EE9FF91B.jpg
Man I need one

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[jonnyd330]

$262.88, that's wholesale cost; everybody marks them up. I also got a new genuine seal and cowl

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/zhp%20projects/A7F43CBF-905F-45D0-BE94-1972EE9FF91B.jpg

OMG that is a steal. Are you able to share ;) ???

[704sw]

Bought the mounting brackets for the 135i front calipers from RebootEngineering. These enable use of the factory rotor sizes. Much better than the "996 BBK," which requires the use of CSL rotors.

I still need OE M3 rear rotors, and a couple other components.

[anandoc]

Bought the mounting brackets for the 135i front calipers from RebootEngineering. These enable use of the factory rotor sizes. Much better than the "996 BBK," which requires the use of CSL rotors.

I still need OE M3 rear rotors, and a couple other components.

Awesome! This is gonna be a great DIY on your disgusting Estoril.

[RUS_ZHP]

There'd been some speculation and joking from Peter and I about what kind of calipers would actually show up. Would they be some babytown calipers from a 128i? Would I just get a heavy box full of miscellaneous metal scraps? Some combination of the above? Well, without further ado:
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170517/56a26eb41facf8cef5e86d0eaae3fc69.jpg
I had to run back to work before I could do any more than basically open the box, but at least I'm not heartbroken about what I saw. Oh yea, and I paid $152 for all four calipers shipped.
https://media.tenor.co/images/d8ccb0c76952dc5721d65020997adf81/raw
$152 shipped???!!! That's the bargain of the year!!! Good find!

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[704sw]

I got rid of these ridiculous Canadian wheel bolts.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170519/504ddfb7cee2ee203492e7800fa6cb39.jpg
Also, whenever AutoAnything decides to get me my rear Konis, I'll be testing these bad boys. I read good things about them, and I'm all for being a guinea pig.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170519/4879a3e1ef88dba099b8f82b6fe0c847.jpg

[ZHPizza]

I got rid of these ridiculous Canadian wheel bolts.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170519/504ddfb7cee2ee203492e7800fa6cb39.jpg
Also, whenever AutoAnything decides to get me my rear Konis, I'll be testing these bad boys. I read good things about them, and I'm all for being a guinea pig.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170519/4879a3e1ef88dba099b8f82b6fe0c847.jpg
Wtf is them?

[704sw]

Wtf is them?

JT Designs Billet RSM.
https://www.fcpeuro.com/page/jt-designs-rear-shock-mounts

[holyc0w]

It looks like a quality mount. Price is similar to AKG mounts.

[BMWCurves]

Giving Rogue Engineering a bit of competition for RSRs.

What about those black bolts? I like the look of the color.

[3ZHP]

Have an appointment in the morning for my drivers side airbag, oil change and brake fluid flush.


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[Rovert]

Finally cleaned my car and glossed up the rubber. She's a shiny beast! Waiting for my TPS to arrive so I don't have to drive with zero traction aids all the time.

[AZBP2]

Much needed bath.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170515/ecc5797b13ad004f17ff433af4d5e555.jpg

That is one awesome ZHP and the red just makes it stand out even more. [emoji106] enjoy the weekend.


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[Jconlin16]

JT Designs Billet RSM.
https://www.fcpeuro.com/page/jt-designs-rear-shock-mounts

Currently have these in my car with Koni Yellows, previously had them in with BC Coilovers. They've been in for almost 25k miles and last I checked, still look and feel great.


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[704sw]

Currently have these in my car with Koni Yellows, previously had them in with BC Coilovers. They've been in for almost 25k miles and last I checked, still look and feel great.


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Good to know, thanks. These will also be partnered up with Koni Yellows.

[anandoc]

Good to know, thanks. These will also be partnered up with Koni Yellows.

Curious - why did you go for these over the Rogue Engineering RSMs? I have stock M3 mounts and I know eventually I need to replace those..

[704sw]

Curious - why did you go for these over the Rogue Engineering RSMs? I have stock M3 mounts and I know eventually I need to replace those..

Honest answer? I was already submitting an order through ECS and I was lazy. I saw a pair FS on M3forum about a month ago, and did some research, so I already knew they'd be a good choice.

[hcbeck2689]

Honest answer? I was already submitting an order through ECS and I was lazy. I saw a pair FS on M3forum about a month ago, and did some research, so I already knew they'd be a good choice.

Plus you got a lifetime of RSM bushings. Just take em off and throw a new pair on from FCP lifetime replacement.


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[3ZHP]

The dealer service writer just told me that there was something blue in my brake fluid and the tech was having to flush it multiple times to get it out. [emoji15]

Why do they have non-car-guys working as service advisors. [emoji849][emoji848][emoji57]


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[stephenkirsh]

Haha oh man.

Cuz most people buying cars aren't car guys. So nothing special needed.

[holyc0w]

Somebody mixed up the windshield washer fluid with brake fluid. ;)

[hcbeck2689]

The dealer service writer just told me that there was something blue in my brake fluid and the tech was having to flush it multiple times to get it out. [emoji15]

Why do they have non-car-guys working as service advisors. [emoji849][emoji848][emoji57]


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I hope they aren't going to try and charge you for all that fluid being flushed.


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[3ZHP]

I hope they aren't going to try and charge you for all that fluid being flushed.


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Nope, all included in the original quote cost. That Super Blue fluids been in there for to long, it was time.


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[Rovert]

I figured out my sticky coupe door opening. Opened up the inside of the door to peak inside and learn how the door mechanism works because it's hard to tell from just pictures. See how that adjustment bolt works was nice to understand.

Did some lubing up of the actuator from the inside and also learned ultimately the main stick is from a worn door latch!! Because of all the force and friction, the inside of the latch where the part on the door that's grabbing the latch is a bit raw and not chrome shiny. It's a bit rusted so I did some cleaning up and lubricating.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170523/da0b530569e5ac8a44c89808fe6cf47a.jpg

Then I cleaned out the actuator and lubricated that. Make sure the inside where it holds the door latch is lubricated too.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170523/b34dcd8aafa9c7f89997c1a57adc13c8.jpg

Now the door opens nice and easily.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170523/c8d86fc77c2fb7f7b03a18139e327d0d.jpg

[PdZHP]

There is also a door adjustment screw that helped me.

https://youtu.be/1hT9E-BQOJk

[Dual]

Wonderful post. Thank you! I replaced shot rear shocks-first serious wrenching I've done in literally decades. Hoping I did OK.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170523/8230ae33d338db0a831c7c3777021f48.jpg


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[Rovert]

There is also a door adjustment screw that helped me.


Yep I adjusted that. But that wasn't the problem. The main problem is the door striker is probably off a little. So I'll adjust that next to get it so the actuator doesn't rub so hard against the striker when the door is closed. But maybe I just need new strikers. I'll play around more.

[BMWM3186]

Changed Fuel filter.

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[Rovert]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170524/9309c4e31dd455b01869450cb01341a3.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170524/ecc027e83e36407d749c88e989b65238.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170524/72743763df733c03fb47050b2e9b145a.jpg

[ZHPizza]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170524/ecc027e83e36407d749c88e989b65238.jpg


Is it safe to assume that you laid on the ground to get this trunk lid pic? No shame. I love it.

[Rovert]

Is it safe to assume that you laid on the ground to get this trunk lid pic? No shame. I love it.

Just for you!! [emoji23]

[704sw]

Just for you!! [emoji23]

Things are getting weird.

[az3579]

Things are getting weird.
Dat ass doe.

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[slater]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170523/c8d86fc77c2fb7f7b03a18139e327d0d.jpg

looks like you've got a popped side skirt clip.



https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170524/ecc027e83e36407d749c88e989b65238.jpg


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYCM2Xlx-ko

[Rovert]

Looks fine to me!!

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170524/3be9cfc84f77d0024322b195ce91578c.jpg

[slater]

Looks fine to me!!

check here. i have grown accustomed to spotting these.

(also looks like your rear bumper could use an alignment - another 10mm further in towards the car. ;))

[Rovert]

I just press on it and it just flexes like gummy. There's no snap if I punch it in or up. Good enough for me. [emoji23]

[ZHPizza]

I just press on it and it just flexes like gummy. There's no snap if I punch it in or up. Good enough for me. [emoji23]

also your trunk lid doesn't fit and looks stupid

[704sw]

also your trunk lid doesn't fit and looks stupid

He should just give to me so he doesn't have to put up with it anymore.

[Rovert]

[emoji23] you guys.

[anandoc]

looks like you've got a popped side skirt clip.



Peter is a side-skirt expert. Wait...that does not sound right...

[704sw]

Got the second rear shock swapped out tonight. Next time I will buy new bump stops and dust boots. Not that anything was wrong with mine, but because removing the old rusty RSM was the biggest pain in the ass I've experienced in some time. Admittedly it might've been easier had my bench vise not been 130 miles away in a storage unit.

I addressed a couple rust spots in the wheel wells while I was in there, and resprayed the entire area with fresh undercoating. Down in the land of 5 snow days per year, it should hold up for quite a while.

[Prestovie]

Talked my brother into buying a ZHP as his 535 replacement! Super excited, he's flying out to NC tomorrow and driving her back. Black on black, 6MT, sedan, winter package.
Don't have pictures yet but there will be plenty of brother-brother ZHP pictures in the near future :thumbup

[704sw]

Talked my brother into buying a ZHP as his 535 replacement! Super excited, he's flying out to NC tomorrow and driving her back. Black on black, 6MT, sedan, winter package.
Don't have pictures yet but there will be plenty of brother-brother ZHP pictures in the near future :thumbup

Do you know where in NC?

[slater]

Got the second rear shock swapped out tonight. Next time I will buy new bump stops and dust boots. Not that anything was wrong with mine, but because removing the old rusty RSM was the biggest pain in the ass I've experienced in some time. Admittedly it might've been easier had my bench vise not been 130 miles away in a storage unit.

I addressed a couple rust spots in the wheel wells while I was in there, and resprayed the entire area with fresh undercoating. Down in the land of 5 snow days per year, it should hold up for quite a while.

pics? ;)

[Rovert]

Stop asking for pics up under the side skirting Peter. You should know better. [emoji52]

[Prestovie]

Do you know where in NC?

Greensboro


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[704sw]

pics? ;)
I'll get a couple after work. I have them set around 60% firmness. They really felt great over the ~2 mile commute lol.


Greensboro
Ah, my old stomping grounds. I actually remember seeing a very clean black-on-black ZHP sedan periodically when I was in school. I wonder if it's the same one.

[slater]

Stop asking for pics up under the side skirting Peter. You should know better. [emoji52]

LOL. :)

i like them undercarriage shots.



I'll get a couple after work. I have them set around 60% firmness. They really felt great over the ~2 mile commute lol.

cool. is your mystery noise gone now?

[704sw]

LOL. :)

i like them undercarriage shots.




cool. is your mystery noise gone now?

Nope, but hey at least the dampers damper now!

Probably subframe bushings or endlinks. I'm toying with the idea of pulling a carrier at LKQ, and pre-pressing the bushings. That way I can work at my own pace without the car in the air, and also replace what is arguably the rustiest part of the car.

[Prestovie]

Ah, my old stomping grounds. I actually remember seeing a very clean black-on-black ZHP sedan periodically when I was in school. I wonder if it's the same one.

I wouldn't be surprised! That's pretty cool lol, I'll have him ask the dealership how long it's been in Greensboro

[Rovert]

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[slater]

wow, trevor... i am amazed at the color of that oil after such an interval length. amazing. can't wait to try that stuff myself!

[Rovert]

Blue unicorn spit. It takes much work for the rare unicorn to collect 6.5L of spit for this engine to run on. [emoji51]

Here's what the filter looks like after just over 18,000kms.

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I've squeezed it and picked at it but it's still rock solid strong. No sign of breakdown there.

[slater]

amazing!

[Rovert]

My car's urine sample. LOL

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[BMWCurves]

My car's urine sample. LOL

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170526/e73d4fe9a593087335e10e0ad1676651.jpg

What, is she suspected of PEDs?

[704sw]

What, is she suspected of PEDs?

I didn't think you were allowed to bring in your own sample. Isn't that, like, Red Flag 101?

[Don Adolfo]

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I rolled passed 49K today and decided to treat my ZHP to a detailing.

[Don Adolfo]

I rolled passed 49K today and decided to treat my ZHP to a detailing.

Oops! Looks like I missed a couple of spots!

[az3579]

Tried out the steering wheel extension Nate sent me. Will be posting my thoughts at some point with pics.

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[704sw]

3008430088300893008630087

I rolled passed 49K today and decided to treat my ZHP to a detailing.

Is that cat litter on the garage shelf? If so, I'm not sure you bought enough!

On a serious note your car is looking very sharp, and it's got some great stablemates. Have you thought about using a headlight resto kit on your side markers? I was very impressed with the results when I did mine.

[BMWCurves]

Is that cat litter on the garage shelf? If so, I'm not sure you bought enough!

On a serious note your car is looking very sharp, and it's got some great stablemates. Have you thought about using a headlight resto kit on your side markers? I was very impressed with the results when I did mine.

What kit did you use? Mine are faded and I was considering just buying some aftermarket replacements.

[704sw]

What kit did you use? Mine are faded and I was considering just buying some aftermarket replacements.

Meguiar's kit from Costco baby!
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[Aeternalis]

Discovered the sorry state of my front driver door vapor barrier. Someone's been in here before and also did a terrible job with the butyl sealant. The large "dimple" at the bottom is where the harness for the rear view mirror switch and the two door speakers was routed.

At least I now know why my carpet gets wet sometimes.

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[BlueBug]

Discovered the sorry state of my front driver door vapor barrier. Someone's been in here before and also did a terrible job with the butyl sealant. The large "dimple" at the bottom is where the harness for the rear view mirror switch and the two door speakers was routed.

At least I now know why my carpet gets wet sometimes.

30090

Yikes, that's bad [emoji15]


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[ELCID86]

Garage queen is looking good Adolpho! :-)

[Prestovie]

My brother just sent me this picture from NC, absolutely gorgeous. Never thought black could look so good on a ZHP, and I'm digging the coupe lines. It actually came with a full Borla exhaust and Turner motorsport adjustable coilovers... so I'm a little jealous lol. Told me it drives smoother than his F10 so I might be trashing my springs and copying the suspension setup https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170527/5e2fb63415f08acb8c23449c0d8cbe51.jpg


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[BADCLOWN]

That coupe looks great, he just happen upon it or is it for sale?

[Vas]

Looks great

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[704sw]

My brother just sent me this picture from NC, absolutely gorgeous. Never thought black could look so good on a ZHP, and I'm digging the coupe lines. It actually came with a full Borla exhaust and Turner motorsport adjustable coilovers... so I'm a little jealous lol. Told me it drives smoother than his F10 so I might be trashing my springs and copying the suspension setup https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170527/5e2fb63415f08acb8c23449c0d8cbe51.jpg

Gorgeous, and I bet it sounds fantastic. I've been staring at this picture trying to identify where exactly in NC it is, but I'm stumped right now.

What springs do you have?

[Prestovie]

Gorgeous, and I bet it sounds fantastic. I've been staring at this picture trying to identify where exactly in NC it is, but I'm stumped right now.

What springs do you have?

Ya know he might've taken this after he purchased it down the road so it might not be NC in this pic.
I've got H&R's and can't say I LOVE them, I bet they'd be great on the track, but as a daily setup they're awful stiff


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[Vas]

Ya know he might've taken this after he purchased it down the road so it might not be NC in this pic.
I've got H&R's and can't say I LOVE them, I bet they'd be great on the track, but as a daily setup they're awful stiff


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Are they the red h&r race springs? I have the blue h&r sport springs on my wife's car and they are great.

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[Sockethead]

I also have the sport springs with Koni yellows. I find with the softer setting, it's a great balance between sport and comfort.

[Prestovie]

I also have the sport springs with Koni yellows. I find with the softer setting, it's a great balance between sport and comfort.

I believe I have the same set up, how do you adjust them? I don't see an adjusting ring


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[704sw]

Are they the red h&r race springs? I have the blue h&r sport springs on my wife's car and they are great.
I think the sports were red too, until recently.


I also have the sport springs with Koni yellows. I find with the softer setting, it's a great balance between sport and comfort.
This is the combo I'm thinking about. I need to hurry up and decide so I can install my front struts. I just keep waiting on a good deal I know will never come lol.


I believe I have the same set up, how do you adjust them? I don't see an adjusting ring
The fronts Koni Yellows come with a little white tool you use to adjust. The rears you have to fully compress the damper and use a hex key to adjust the firmness.

[Prestovie]

The fronts Koni Yellows come with a little white tool you use to adjust. The rears you have to fully compress the damper and use a hex key to adjust the firmness.

Damn... I own none of that, are the keys specific to individual ones or can I buy new ones?



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[holyc0w]

It's not specific. It's just a plastic adjustment knob.

edit: whoops

For the rear I don't think we even used a hex key.

[Don Adolfo]

Is that cat litter on the garage shelf? If so, I'm not sure you bought enough!

On a serious note your car is looking very sharp, and it's got some great stablemates. Have you thought about using a headlight resto kit on your side markers? I was very impressed with the results when I did mine.

No, no cats here; I have three dogs. Those are empty Costco laundry detergent containers I use for emergency supplies; part of my 'go kit' if we have to leave in a hurry...just pick them up, toss them in a car, and go.

I will try the Meguiar's kit from Costco. Thanks for the tip.

[Don Adolfo]

Garage queen is looking good Adolpho! :-)

Thanks Shawn. Let me know when you are going to turn some wrenches. I will take the 2002 down.

[Prestovie]

Here it is in all of its glory, 2006 330ci ZHP. Dealership included a newly wrapped steering wheel, new shift knob, and shift boot(which was ragged so when he asked they went over to another ZHP in the lot and pulled it off to give it to him) along with a full Borla exhaust
Oh, and it's silvercube [emoji16]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170528/1bfb4a2eb4b6360afde219752d9f7d3c.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170528/5af98c8111417f0aa79e1881ab09281e.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170528/c3d8d6c264f4ef07f14ec6d06225dbd1.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170528/d5be82b50f92a8f2482bc85b3c9fefac.jpg


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[704sw]

Here it is in all of its glory, 2006 330ci ZHP. Dealership included a newly wrapped steering wheel, new shift knob, and shift boot(which was ragged so when he asked they went over to another ZHP in the lot and pulled it off to give it to him) along with a full Borla exhaust
Oh, and it's silvercube [emoji16]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170528/1bfb4a2eb4b6360afde219752d9f7d3c.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170528/5af98c8111417f0aa79e1881ab09281e.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170528/c3d8d6c264f4ef07f14ec6d06225dbd1.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170528/d5be82b50f92a8f2482bc85b3c9fefac.jpg


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Damn even the lower grille looks good.

[Reasoned1]

Finally installed the 18x8.5 APEX Arc-8's (Anthracite, ET38) I purchased as part of a group buy this winter ($200 off the set). They're wearing Michelin Pilot Super Sports--245/40 all the way around. Having trimmed in excess of 40 pounds of unsprung weight, she's definitely quicker and rides like a dream. Annoying tramlining, which was pretty bad with the stock tires, is much reduced. On top of that, they look gorgeous, are easy to clean, and don't rub (PLENTY of room with stock suspension)!

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[Dual]

My brother just sent me this picture from NC, absolutely gorgeous.

Absolutely gorgeous. What's the mileage, or did I miss this?

[Prestovie]

Absolutely gorgeous. What's the mileage, or did I miss this?

I don't think I posted the mileage, 91k


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[melonz]

New rear tires (Bridgestone S-04) and alignment.

http://i.imgur.com/0JB8mo2.jpg

[Prestovie]

Taking her in today for a much needed oil change(10k miles). Also getting a diagnostics so hopefully they can figure out what was causing that coolant to burn


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[704sw]

Bought M3 rear rotors for the 135i Brembo swap.

[RUS_ZHP]

Damn even the lower grille looks good.
+1. Amazing condition! Car looks new. Nice purchase!

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[L0veZHP]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170530/26cbb9031efe1c8f92581bd406493112.jpg caps in today [emoji102]

Have everything ready.. when I come back from a little vaca in Vegas they're going on.. [emoji847]

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[rguti153]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170530/26cbb9031efe1c8f92581bd406493112.jpg caps in today [emoji102]

Have everything ready.. when I come back from a little vaca in Vegas they're going on.. [emoji847]

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Going all out with them

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[L0veZHP]

Yeah just hoping my caps don't get robbed


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[rguti153]

Yeah just hoping my caps don't get robbed


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Yeah no shit , how much were they 200+ ?

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[L0veZHP]

$195 with shipping lol


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[rguti153]

$195 with shipping lol


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What's ur address again ? I forgot lol

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[L0veZHP]

Yoooo [emoji102] my own Mafia trying to rob me


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[holyc0w]

:blink

:rofl

[rguti153]

Yoooo [emoji102] my own Mafia trying to rob me


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Lol we keep in the familia

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[RUS_ZHP]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170530/26cbb9031efe1c8f92581bd406493112.jpg caps in today [emoji102]

Have everything ready.. when I come back from a little vaca in Vegas they're going on.. [emoji847]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170530/511f9a0823db267299aa5aa02b40c8e1.jpg
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Simply stunning. Can't wait to see them on your car

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[ZHP Dave]

Ordered all new fluids for the car, Z4M FCABs, M3 RTABs with limiters, and flushed the brake fluid. Just started driving the car after 8 months of it sitting in a garage, so getting it back to where it deserves to be.

[L0veZHP]

Send some pics of that Z4M when you take it out [emoji102] [emoji91]


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[nextelbuddy]

got the Headlight washer trim pieces in Imola from Slater yesterday. went ahead and started the retrofit process of installing the washer jets, running the waster hose lines etc...

the official documentation says i have to remove the front bumper and also in my case the M3 aux fan... no way i was doing that.. instead just loosened the radiator, tilted it forward and was able to push the washer jet hose line across the V bar on the back of th core support like instructed in the PDF.

washer jets are all installed and put back together. just need to fab up a wire harness for the relay and wire it into the fuse box.


I cant wait to get this working and then start making posts "My headlight washers are leaking everywhere help!"


https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4243/34172353084_9c8fc26db1_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/U4Gf2s)IMG_20170530_230208 (https://flic.kr/p/U4Gf2s) by Shawn Robertson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nextelbuddy/), on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4267/34172354794_f303d12928_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/U4GfwW)IMG_20170530_230223 (https://flic.kr/p/U4GfwW) by Shawn Robertson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nextelbuddy/), on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4203/34172354884_2869126e72_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/U4Gfyu)IMG_20170531_005538 (https://flic.kr/p/U4Gfyu) by Shawn Robertson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nextelbuddy/), on Flickr

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[slater]

I cant wait to get this working and then start making posts "My headlight washers are leaking everywhere help!"

LOL! awesome. they look like they match pretty well!

do you need the electrical connectors? i totally forgot to ask you that before i shipped the covers. :)

[nextelbuddy]

no i bought a pretty complete kit from a part out locally that came with black trim pieces and covers. i was able to snag the relay and some wire along with the 2 pin plug for the washer pump as well.

I'm relocating my washer reservoir to the spare empty battery tray on the passenger side so i need to lengthen all washer hoses to the pumps as well.

one of your washer covers.. the driver side actually had broken clips (the 2 loops that attach to the washer nozzle) ? one was broken and the other loop was missing so I had to cut off the loop from a spare black cover and then gorilla epoxy it on over night. so ill check it today to make sure its good then install it today as well.

other than that, yes the covers match 100% better than my original ones which are some weird dark red.

thanks man!

[BADCLOWN]

I didnt know you were s54 swapped, jealous!

[johnson_n]

I ordered two pre-cat O2 sensors today. I'm hoping that I haven't permanently screwed up my converters from driving with P0420 and P0430 codes for the longest time.

Bosch 17216 from Amazon (03/2003 and up).
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CF3WPI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I also ordered a leather steering wheel cover from China for $43. My Alcantara wheel is pretty damaged in two spots and I can't justify $300+ or more for a quality refinished one. Instructions say that it goes over the original leather so I'll have to find some foam/padding to the low spots.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/112365331223

30144

https://i.imgur.com/dDNZuEB.jpg?2

The part covered in paracord is worse. Most likely rubbing from the previous owner getting and out of the car.
https://i.imgur.com/XH79qtc.jpg

[az3579]

I would NOT install that cover over anything you already have installed. I'd remove the material that's on there, THEN wrap it.

[johnson_n]

Why is that?

I'm guessing they recommend to do that way because the wrap is already cut and stitched for a certain diameter. Removing any material will make it a loose(r) fit. On the other hand, the Alcantara material on there looks pretty thin so there's no loss/gain in removing it beforehand.

[az3579]

Why is that?


Because if you don't remove the material, you will get a lumpy/uneven wrap. The material underneath wouldn't be consistent, so neither would the covering material. Removing the worn alcantara layer will provide you a smooth, even surface to apply the wrap to.



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[Prestovie]

I ordered two pre-cat O2 sensors today. I'm hoping that I haven't permanently screwed up my converters from driving with P0420 and P0430 codes for the longest time.

Bosch 17216 from Amazon (03/2003 and up).
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CF3WPI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I also ordered a leather steering wheel cover from China for $43. My Alcantara wheel is pretty damaged in two spots and I can't justify $300+ or more for a quality refinished one. Instructions say that it goes over the original leather so I'll have to find some foam/padding to the low spots.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/112365331223

30144

https://i.imgur.com/dDNZuEB.jpg?2

The part covered in paracord is worse. Most likely rubbing from the previous owner getting and out of the car.
https://i.imgur.com/XH79qtc.jpg

I love the paracord lol, need to start a gofundme to get you rewrapped in alcantara!


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