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

[Whammy]

It's been a while since I've been on this site and work finally stopped blocking the sit (thought it was spam!).

That said, the ZHP is now full-on DD. Sold the cherokee last weekend.

[704sw]

It's been a while since I've been on this site and work finally stopped blocking the sit (thought it was spam!).

That said, the ZHP is now full-on DD. Sold the cherokee last weekend.

Very nice. Love the signature btw--that quote and the bit about drifting a ToyoBaru while reading a book are two of my favorite Clarksonisms.

[RBW]

Clean and waxed the wheels, road rash and all!

[jonnyd330]

Before
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After
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[stephenkirsh]

Nice. Coby?

[jonnyd330]

Nice. Coby?

Yup, I added extra thickness to it too

[L0veZHP]

Dammmm that's beautiful I'm so Jelly. Enjoy Bro!


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[Reasoned1]

Replaced the lug bolts with new to better complement my new APEX Arc-8's.

[johnson_n]

I ordered a set of Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 tires for the factory style 135 wheels and installed them on 06/01. I bought them locally but they are about $530 shipped on www.discounttiredirect.com. Hankook also currently has a $100 MIR until the end of June and I think DTD gives you another $50 off (in the form of a Visa check card) if you purchase four tires and use their credit card. My car's just a DD so $800-$1000 for Continentals or Michelins wasn't worth it to me.

[stephenkirsh]

Done.

See my thread in the DIY section.

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[704sw]

Did a little test fitting of the 135i rear calipers today. The M3 rotor backspacing is perfect, but the set screw is apparently in a different spot. Haven't decided what I'm going to do...

[Vas]

Brake bleed with ate type 200 fluid

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[John in VA]

The M3 rotor backspacing is perfect, but the set screw is apparently in a different spot. Haven't decided what I'm going to do...
The set screw isn't entirely necessary - just helps to hold it on when changing them.

[az3579]

Did a thorough cleaning of my interior. Used my Swiffer to dust everything down, then followed up with a microfiber and some 303. Then I removed my WeatherTech mats, vacuumed those with my Dyson V8 cordless vacuum, then used the 3 different attachments to vacuum my interior. Finally, I used a very damp microfiber towel to scrub my steering wheel, shift knob, and leather seats.

Vacuumed out the trunk as well.



Done.

See my thread in the DIY section.

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YEEESSSSS!!!
It looks fantastic as-is. Do you plan on doing the black console, dash, and armrest as well?

The current scheme is exactly like the brand new F30's (except for the airbag covers). 👍

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[704sw]

YEEESSSSS!!!
It looks fantastic as-is. Do you plan on doing the black console, dash, and armrest as well?

The current scheme is exactly like the brand new F30's (except for the airbag covers). [emoji106]

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I actually quite like the contrasting dash, but I think I'd like a black console and armrest.

[az3579]

I actually quite like the contrasting dash, but I think I'd like a black console and armrest.
It looks great as is, I agree. I only asked because the factory way to do it is with a black dash, armrest, and console. Some people do it that way, others don't, so it's personal preference.

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[704sw]

The set screw isn't entirely necessary - just helps to hold it on when changing them.
Good point. And on the rear axle it's arguably less important. The E60 530i rotor allegedly has the same backspacing, which conveniently my old man drives. I'll take a look at his set screw tomorrow, otherwise I'll just go for it. I can always tap in a new hole on the rotor hat. Fronts will use stock 330 rotors thanks to the new bracket [emoji1303]

And undercarriage shots just for Peter. The existing bump stops were a bit discolored but in great condition (so I reused them). I also put a fresh coat of undercoating in both rear wells, as the factory coating was looking every bit of 12 years old.
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[anandoc]

Did a thorough cleaning of my interior. Used my Swiffer to dust everything down, then followed up with a microfiber and some 303. Then I removed my WeatherTech mats, vacuumed those with my Dyson V8 cordless vacuum, then used the 3 different attachments to vacuum my interior. Finally, I used a very damp microfiber towel to scrub my steering wheel, shift knob, and leather seats.

Vacuumed out the trunk as well.


Great work! I too vacuumed out the interior yesterday but at a gas station since I don't have a fancy Dyson cordless like you and our condo parking garage does not have any electrical outlets to use a regular vacuum. The rear was almost completely clean because I barely ever have passengers in the rear seats. I use a leather wipe every few weeks on my steering wheel to try to keep it free of dirt/oils.

[stephenkirsh]

It looks great as is, I agree. I only asked because the factory way to do it is with a black dash, armrest, and console. Some people do it that way, others don't, so it's personal preference.

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I like having the dash have beige on it, so that won't change.

I plan on getting a black alcantara cover for the arm rest from Coby Wheel.

What's the "console"? The plastic thing in the middle that holds the arm rest and coin holder? Hadn't thought of that. Probably will leave that the same.

[RUS_ZHP]

Done.

See my thread in the DIY section.

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Nice! Good DIY.

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[RUS_ZHP]

Removed bunch of dents on three panels: both right doors and boot lid. It was done through BMW CCA. Unfortunately, I forgot to take pictures before.
Next step would be a good paint correction.
Also, changed cabin and intake filters. Cleaned spare tire compartment. It was so dirty and dusty, especially after the welding of TMS plates. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170605/ce62a248829e23edbb8abea785faa47b.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170605/a4cbf16eb2ec01fdff35df4218f47512.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170605/a37f51ff633ee39b7cfbffd0249d7f13.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170605/8cff4029ff247f82ddc0b171bd8c9e99.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170605/d9c7a2f3a36d95fe7d53cfefae1396e5.jpg

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[stephenkirsh]

How does PDR work?

[holyc0w]

I dropped a motor oil cap on to the splash shield.

[slater]

And undercarriage shots just for Peter. The existing bump stops were a bit discolored but in great condition (so I reused them). I also put a fresh coat of undercoating in both rear wells, as the factory coating was looking every bit of 12 years old.
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awesome, love it! what did you use for undercoating? i have something i use but am not 100% happy with it - always on the lookout for better alternatives.

[704sw]

awesome, love it! what did you use for undercoating? i have something i use but am not 100% happy with it - always on the lookout for better alternatives.

It was just a Rustoleum rattle can. I figure if it lasts through hurricane season then I can look into better options down the road. It's a little grippy (I saw a couple grass trimmings had clung to it lol) but it seems to repel water very well.

I also made one of my rear trailing arms a guinea pig--I hit it with rust converter and a top coat of epoxy paint. It's something I read about when looking into subframe coating options. I'm planning on buying a used subframe, preloading new bushings, and swapping it in over summer, so I wanted to give this a 30 day trial of sorts.

[slater]

It was just a Rustoleum rattle can. I figure if it lasts through hurricane season then I can look into better options down the road. It's a little grippy (I saw a couple grass trimmings had clung to it lol) but it seems to repel water very well.

I also made one of my rear trailing arms a guinea pig--I hit it with rust converter and a top coat of epoxy paint. It's something I read about when looking into subframe coating options. I'm planning on buying a used subframe, preloading new bushings, and swapping it in over summer, so I wanted to give this a 30 day trial of sorts.

sounds great - i like the water repellent bit. i will try it out.

[danewilson77]

How does PDR work?
With mirrors. It's magic.

https://youtu.be/jXBo4lmK5yA

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[Dual]

With mirrors. It's magic.

https://youtu.be/jXBo4lmK5yA\ (https://youtu.be/jXBo4lmK5yA)
Fascinating! I didn't know those rigs worked that way.

[danewilson77]

Yeah. I had it done on my ZHP and had filmed some video and taken some pictures. Don't know where they are now. I agree. These guys are very talented.

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[slater]

Yeah. I had it done on my ZHP and had filmed some video and taken some pictures. Don't know where they are now. I agree. These guys are very talented.

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i will have to post a pic of the job my paint guy did pulling The Deer Dent out of the left rear door of my montero... it was right in the crease of the huge flare for the rear wheel arch. it came out great.

[Vas]

Mounted and road force balanced new tires. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170607/838ed2d640713f498f9cfbd06c54259e.jpg

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[Rovert]

[emoji33] those are the new Contis!! Do tell us how they are knowing that they are new with lots of tread. [emoji41]

[BMWCurves]

ExtremeContact Sports?

EDIT: Dammit, Trevor, you beat me to it.

[Vas]

[emoji33] those are the new Contis!! Do tell us how they are knowing that they are new with lots of tread. [emoji41]


ExtremeContact Sports?

EDIT: Dammit, Trevor, you beat me to it.

Correct. These are the New Conti tires.

Excuse the really dirty wheels.

Will report back on thoughts and impessions. Taking the car south with the wife at the end of the month.

[Prestovie]

At the dealership currently waiting for them to remove my window stickers and hand wash her, will post picture after


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[ZHPizza]

Yup, I added extra thickness to it too

Did you ask Cobywheel to make it thicker or something?

[Prestovie]

Here we go, love the look without the stickers https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170608/0e74f542a1f2ea32f5123d145ce3e200.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170608/12df1b6dcf811721302b875fe03a0660.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170608/186beb45d671c48428c119c0372aacc6.jpg
Also, gotta love a garage full of ZHPs
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[Vas]

Much better without the stickers.

Did you ever consider using a black diffuser on the rear bumper to provide more contrast?

[Prestovie]

Much better without the stickers.

Did you ever consider using a black diffuser on the rear bumper to provide more contrast?

Yea actually that's my next step lol, not sure if it's removable or not, need to look into it. Previous owner painted everything TiAg(trim, put stickers over the blue parts on the BMW logo, etc)


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[Rovert]

Might have lost some RWHP from sticker removal. [emoji51]

[Prestovie]

Might have lost some RWHP from sticker removal. [emoji51]

Definitely feels a little sluggish now [emoji23]


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[Rovert]

Got my oil analysis back!

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[az3579]

Dropped it off to get professionally detailed. Gave me a killer price... $200. Inside/out, including wet sanding my trunk where the semi-permanent residue is from the lip spoiler that used to be there.

[John in VA]

Yea actually that's my next step lol, not sure if it's removable or not, need to look into it.
The bumper & diffuser are two separate parts.

[Prestovie]

The bumper & diffuser are two separate parts.

Perfect, I'll probably just end up getting some rattle can gloss black tomorrow, I'll post updates once I get to it


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[downshift]

Today got expensive.

Paid for my APEX FL-5 which are still being made.

Ordered 4 Falken RT615K for previously mentioned wheels.

Ordered new racing helmet SAH2015 for use on track with new wheels tires.

Realized I could also use that helmet for the drift event I have later this month (24-25)

Realized I needed tires for that drift event.

Ordered two pairs of rear tires (4 tires) for drift event.

Considering stud conversion kit from BW for when new wheels arrive.

I. Can't. Stop.

[ZHPizza]

Today got expensive.

Paid for my APEX FL-5 which are still being made.

Ordered 4 Falken RT615K for previously mentioned wheels.

Ordered new racing helmet SAH2015 for use on track with new wheels tires.

Realized I could also use that helmet for the drift event I have later this month (24-25)

Realized I needed tires for that drift event.

Ordered two pairs of rear tires (4 tires) for drift event.

Considering stud conversion kit from BW for when new wheels arrive.

I. Can't. Stop.
Bet you wish that asshole would pay you for the V1 huh?

[downshift]

Bet you wish that asshole would pay you for the V1 huh?

haha venmo josh-byington $1 and if it's me send the rest

[Rovert]

Realized I could also use that helmet for the drift event I have later this month (24-25)

Realized I needed tires for that drift event.

Ordered two pairs of rear tires (4 tires) for drift event.


Yes I approve! I did it in the rain today a few times so tire wear is minimal. [emoji23]

[jonnyd330]

Did you ask Cobywheel to make it thicker or something?

Yes I paid extra for it, I believe it was $75 for the extra padding.

[ZHP_Brandon]

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Just because she looked so good outside my brothers house today [emoji1598]


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[L0veZHP]

Omggggg [emoji30][emoji30][emoji30] wanna trade ZHPs?


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[tomnobes]

[QUOTE=ZHP_Brandon;533695]30229

Just because she looked so good outside my brothers house today [emoji1598]

Love that rear wheel fitment :drool

[L0veZHP]

Need more lowww bruhhh


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[704sw]

Tried (and failed) to remove the lower bolts on the 192k/km factory struts. Those SOBs are seized. I broke a 3/8" extender, and bent one of my socket wrenches. It's getting a PB soak overnight, and we'll give it another go tomorrow. I'll be buying a 1/2" drive 18mm in the morning.

I also got my bench vise out of my storage unit up in Greensboro, so I can (hopefully) change out the caliper brackets for a 135i front test fitting. Those bolts are soaking overnight too. I think wheel clearance is going to be tight, so the two little weights will be coming off.

[holyc0w]

Tried (and failed) to remove the lower bolts on the 192k/km factory struts. Those SOBs are seized. I broke a 3/8" extender, and bent one of my socket wrenches. It's getting a PB soak overnight, and we'll give it another go tomorrow. I'll be buying a 1/2" drive 18mm in the morning.


The pinch bolts?

Those proved to be a giant pain in the ass. They were rusty and required a lot of effort to get a fraction of a turn.

[ZHPizza]

Tried (and failed) to remove the lower bolts on the 192k/km factory struts. Those SOBs are seized. I broke a 3/8" extender, and bent one of my socket wrenches. It's getting a PB soak overnight, and we'll give it another go tomorrow. I'll be buying a 1/2" drive 18mm in the morning.

I also got my bench vise out of my storage unit up in Greensboro, so I can (hopefully) change out the caliper brackets for a 135i front test fitting. Those bolts are soaking overnight too. I think wheel clearance is going to be tight, so the two little weights will be coming off.
I've got a beast of a breaker bar I'll bring you along with a fresh 18mm socket. Beast mode, son.

[slater]

I've got a beast of a breaker bar I'll bring you along with a fresh 18mm socket. Beast mode, son.

yep, that's the minimum required for those pinch bolts - 1/2" drive and at least 24" of bar handle. a cheater extension for the bar handle is a good idea (i use the top half of my floor jack handle). go slow, and i like to wiggle the end of the bar handle a bit to simulate impact wrench action.

that sounded entirely inappropriate.

[ZHPizza]

yep, that's the minimum required for those pinch bolts - 1/2" drive and at least 24" of bar handle. a cheater extension for the bar handle is a good idea (i use the top half of my floor jack handle). go slow and simulate impact wrench action with your hands.

that sounded entirely inappropriate.
Lol you really have a way with words. I smacked the breaker bar with a hammer. It's an old Craftsman that will survive nuclear war.

[704sw]

yep, that's the minimum required for those pinch bolts - 1/2" drive and at least 24" of bar handle. a cheater extension for the bar handle is a good idea (i use the top half of my floor jack handle). go slow, and i like to wiggle the end of the bar handle a bit to simulate impact wrench action.

that sounded entirely inappropriate.
I actually used the top half of my jack handle, and that's what bent the wrench! But I'll give your inappropriate wiggling a shot.

[Bludsport]

I installed new floor mats and 3 new lug nuts for the left front wheel. Why 3 new lug nuts you ask? Well I'll tell you. When I bought my car, I asked the dealer if there was anything mechanical he may have noticed that may need attention so I could address it when I received the car. He told me that after driving it, it felt like it could use new front control arm bushings. I was going to do a suspension refresh when I got the car anyway, so no biggie. Yesterday, when I was heading home, the front end started making clunking noises, then it started wobbling and it felt like the left front wheel was about to fall off, so I pulled over to take a look. As it turned out, the car didn't need new control arm bushings, what it needed was 3 lug nuts. The left front wheel was being held on by only 2 lug nuts and because of this, I’m guessing they continued to work themselves loose to the point of almost falling out. I bought a $29 box of 10 new lug nuts today from AutoZone and installed them. The front end feels fine now, no more clunking. The pathetic part of this story is that the car received a full inspection from a BMW dealership in California a few days before I bought it. I still have a copy of the inspection report with a big check mark by wheels and tires as A-OK!

[PdZHP]

Whoa

[anandoc]

go slow, and i like to wiggle the end of the bar handle a bit to simulate impact wrench action.

that sounded entirely inappropriate.

I have actually seen Peter do this and it is quite effective!

[704sw]

I have actually seen Peter do this and it is quite effective!

It didn't work. Rather than make things worse, I'm just going to have a shop put them in. I was going to have someone compress the springs anyway.

But today wasn't a complete failure. I spy with my little eye something new behind the Sportlines...
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[rguti153]

It didn't work. Rather than make things worse, I'm just going to have a shop put them in. I was going to have someone compress the springs anyway.

But today wasn't a complete failure. I spy with my little eye something new behind the Sportlines...
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Ooo more pics please



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[bimmerteknik]

Packed for Summerfest at NCCAR on Sunday. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170611/6a74446e27a8d7095a6b4926a2edab64.jpg


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[704sw]

Ooo more pics please

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In their current grey state, they're very subtle. That subtlety will be properly eradicated soon enough. Rears will go on in another week or two I hope.

[rguti153]

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In their current grey state, they're very subtle. That subtlety will be properly eradicated soon enough. Rears will go on in another week or two I hope.
They need to be Phoenix yellow so they can pop . I need to get some too , would great on a mystic blue

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[Rovert]

How much longer of brakes does it give you under hard aggressive braking? I'm guess that's stock rotor size so the extra heat dissipation is from the size of the caliper as a "heat sink".

[704sw]

They need to be Phoenix yellow so they can pop . I need to get some too , would great on a mystic blue

Bring on the pitchforks, but I can't stand AY or PY (I think the actual Performance calipers are Austin Yellow). It looks good on the right color combos, but it's not for me. Probably PTSD from cleaning up the poo of 6 newborn puppies which is alarmingly similar in color.

I'm going with classic yellow G2 from William after he moves back from DC, and fresh BMW decals. I bought some Brembo decals, but they look a little too boyracer for my tastes.

[rguti153]

Bring on the pitchforks, but I can't stand AY or PY (I think the actual Performance calipers are Austin Yellow). It looks good on the right color combos, but it's not for me. Probably PTSD from cleaning up the poo of 6 newborn puppies which is alarmingly similar in color.

I'm going with classic yellow G2 from William after he moves back from DC, and fresh BMW decals. I bought some Brembo decals, but they look a little too boyracer for my tastes.
Yellow should look great

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[L0veZHP]

What % tints do you have? On that lovely Estoril


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[704sw]

How much longer of brakes does it give you under hard aggressive braking? I'm guess that's stock rotor size so the extra heat dissipation is from the size of the caliper as a "heat sink".
They are stock rotor size (thanks to new brackets). And yes there's just a lot more surface to spread the heat across. I don't plan on getting to the track this year, but I'll probably replace these discs with some StopTech slotted this winter.


Yellow should look great

Thanks, bud. Yellow would look fantastic on Mystic too.

[704sw]

What % tints do you have? On that lovely Estoril


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40%. Black interior and anthracite headliner make it look a touch darker.

[L0veZHP]

Would you happen to have the front windshield tinted too?


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[704sw]

Would you happen to have the front windshield tinted too?

Negative. I've heard too many conflicting stories, thus turning me away. Ideally though, I'd like some Air Blue 80 for the windshield (same tint I think BP has on his car) for the UV protection/heat reduction, but I just put a sun shield up when I park anywhere. I've been using the shields since ~2005, so it's second nature at this point.

[Prestovie]

Finally got around to replacing the front brake pads, weren't too low but at 3-4mm they were making an obnoxious amount of noise just when driving. So put OEM pads on the front because my brother gets 30% off at the dealership so $80 for the set. Still can't get the damn front left rotor off, the one bolt to remove them is totally seized


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[Prestovie]

Also, brother replaced his chrome kidneys with gloss black, they didn't have any plain gloss black in stock so he ordered a set with the ///M stripes. Really embracing the package lolhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170611/f06d9439e9229e2d13828bb061076f07.jpg


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[704sw]

Also, brother replaced his chrome kidneys with gloss black, they didn't have any plain gloss black in stock so he ordered a set with the ///M stripes. Really embracing the package lol

Are those the ECS grilles?

[Prestovie]

Are those the ECS grilles?

Yessir


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[704sw]

Yessir


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Can you post (or PM me) a pic of the line across the top of the grille?

[Prestovie]

Can you post (or PM me) a pic of the line across the top of the grille?

I only have one other picture of the grilles on me right now, I'll be back to the house later tonight to take a better picture
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What do you mean by the line?


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[John in VA]

What do you mean by the line?
The line where the top horizontal section meets the vertical side sections.

[BMWCurves]

40%. Black interior and anthracite headliner make it look a touch darker.

I think that's the perfect amount for black interiors. I have roughly the same (38% + factory window meters out to ~35% total). Like you say, the black interior makes it look darker than it is.


Finally got around to replacing the front brake pads, weren't too low but at 3-4mm they were making an obnoxious amount of noise just when driving. So put OEM pads on the front because my brother gets 30% off at the dealership so $80 for the set. Still can't get the damn front left rotor off, the one bolt to remove them is totally seized

Not bad. If you're not keeping the rotor, just get a rubber hammer and bang away on the outer diameter of the rotor in a star pattern. It should break it loose.

[Prestovie]

[QUOTE=BMWCurves;533780

Not bad. If you're not keeping the rotor, just get a rubber hammer and bang away on the outer diameter of the rotor in a star pattern. It should break it loose.[/QUOTE]

It's the bolt that holds the rotor onto the hub so I can't even hit it off right now



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[Prestovie]

The line where the top horizontal section meets the vertical side sections.

Oh wow I never even noticed there was a line like that, assuming the kidneys are pretty different if the sedan doesn't have those lines?


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[BMWCurves]

It's the bolt that holds the rotor onto the hub so I can't even hit it off right now



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:facepalm

I guess my brain just decided to read that part and said "fuck it, ignore it." I had seized bolts on mine as well. Just put some PB blaster on it and used a breaker bar.

[ZHPizza]

Oh wow I never even noticed there was a line like that, assuming the kidneys are pretty different if the sedan doesn't have those lines?


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It's a line that ECS puts in their mold assumably to avoid patent infringement since BMW makes gloss grilles now.

[L0veZHP]

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Washed my car today

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[Johnmadd]

Here are my ecs sedan gloss kidneys, no line. Excuse the dirtyness. http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc407/johnmadd1979/20170611_145750.jpg (http://s1210.photobucket.com/user/johnmadd1979/media/20170611_145750.jpg.html)

[Johnmadd]

Drill that retaining screw out and order a new one. When you put the caliper and wheel on there will be no issue withot it.

[Prestovie]

Drill that retaining screw out and order a new one. When you put the caliper and wheel on there will be no issue withot it.

I'll probably resort to that if the PB does't work, see if I can pick up a new bolt from the dealership tomorrow.
It's a bummer, I'm doing all of this stuff to my car and I won't be able to drive it for 7 weeks starting this weekend:/


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[704sw]

Here are my ecs sedan gloss kidneys, no line. Excuse the dirtyness. http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc407/johnmadd1979/20170611_145750.jpg (http://s1210.photobucket.com/user/johnmadd1979/media/20170611_145750.jpg.html)

Crease/line is only on coupes [emoji849]

[Bludsport]

Bring on the pitchforks, but I can't stand AY or PY (I think the actual Performance calipers are Austin Yellow). It looks good on the right color combos, but it's not for me. Probably PTSD from cleaning up the poo of 6 newborn puppies which is alarmingly similar in color.

I'm going with classic yellow G2 from William after he moves back from DC, and fresh BMW decals. I bought some Brembo decals, but they look a little too boyracer for my tastes.

I was thinking of doing something similar, but I'm waiting until I've made a few performance mods and finished my suspension setup. Schmiedmann has some big brake kits in yellow and silver that look pretty sweet for a bit over $1,700 including shipping. Their yellow calipers look great, but not for me. Yellow calipers on a silver car would be pushing it.


https://static.schmiedmann.dk/ProductPictures/image_58113_big.jpg

[704sw]

I was thinking of doing something similar, but I'm waiting until I've made a few performance mods and finished my suspension setup. Schmiedmann has some big brake kits in yellow and silver that look pretty sweet for a bit over $1,700 including shipping. Their yellow calipers look great, but not for me. Yellow calipers on a silver car would be pushing it.


https://static.schmiedmann.dk/ProductPictures/image_58113_big.jpg

Whoa. Those are...loud.

I'll be making a thread for these (as it looks like rears are something most people have a hard time with. I forgot to say above: 8.5J ET45 barely rubs the caliper. Thankfully I've not sold my 12.5mm spacers, so I'm good but the front is very wide right now. I'm going to pick up a set of 3mm or 5mm asap.

[holyc0w]

Out with the old
30237

In with the new
30238

It took a bit longer than projected, but I took some time to clean up some of the areas and the leafs. I cleaned up the seals with RX uv protectant, and sprayed down the new cowl. The area under the cabin filter needed some vacuuming and I also wiped it down a bit.

[John in VA]

In with the new
30238

It took a bit longer than projected, but I took some time to clean up some of the areas and the leafs. I cleaned up the seals with RX uv protectant, and sprayed down the new cowl. The area under the cabin filter needed some vacuuming and I also wiped it down a bit.
Did you have to use a puller to remove the wiper arms? They came off easily on my 2002 325xi, but I need to renew the cowl cover on the 2000 328i next.

[johnrando]

You don't need a puller.

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[anandoc]

Wired up my Angel Eyes to the LCM using pin 44 (city lights). Snaking the wire from the driver's side to the passenger side was a major PITA.

Had to code the following using NCS Expert to enable pin 44/45

SL_VO_ANSTEURUNG -> aktiv
PWM_ANSTEUERUNG_SL_VO_RE -> wert_01
PWM_ANSTEUERUNG_SL_VO_LE -> wert_01

[holyc0w]

Did you have to use a puller to remove the wiper arms? They came off easily on my 2002 325xi, but I need to renew the cowl cover on the 2000 328i next.

I used one since I bought one. I wanted to make the installation foolproof. I tried it without at first, but it didn't take long to change my mind.

Though I've read a few success stories that didn't use the puller. One of the guides has directions to remove the cabin filter housing and wire harness, but I find at another place that all you have to do is remove the filter cover.

[anandoc]

I'll probably resort to that if the PB does't work, see if I can pick up a new bolt from the dealership tomorrow.
It's a bummer, I'm doing all of this stuff to my car and I won't be able to drive it for 7 weeks starting this weekend:/


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Please do yourself a favor and order the ECS stainless steel retaining screws. These wont rust and seize like the OEM ones.

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-parts/stainless-brake-rotor-set-screw-priced-each/6-ecs-001/

[L0veZHP]

Finally after so many days of it being cold in NYC today was the first real hot day and I got to wash my car myself and it was shining! I was driving through NYC with my windows down and everyone would see my car and really like it. Especially with the cinnamon Seats. First time driving in NYC with my windows down this year. Really thinking of doing a fishbowl now [emoji30][emoji30] my car was looking so clean I haven't seen it that clean since last years summer. I'm also dying for a paint correction. Getting my BBS CH wheels on tomorrow. I'll take pic for you guys. Gonna try to fit some spacers on there too [emoji102]


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[slater]

Please do yourself a favor and order the ECS stainless steel retaining screws. These wont rust and seize like the OEM ones.

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-parts/stainless-brake-rotor-set-screw-priced-each/6-ecs-001/

I've never had a problem with them corroding after I've put fresh ones in. The problem is that people over tighten them. They really only need to be hand tight, maybe a tiny bit more.


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[anandoc]

I've never had a problem with them corroding after I've put fresh ones in. The problem is that people over tighten them. They really only need to be hand tight, maybe a tiny bit more.


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Wrong! Fake news!!

[Bludsport]

Wired up my Angel Eyes to the LCM using pin 44 (city lights). Snaking the wire from the driver's side to the passenger side was a major PITA.

Had to code the following using NCS Expert to enable pin 44/45

SL_VO_ANSTEURUNG -> aktiv
PWM_ANSTEUERUNG_SL_VO_RE -> wert_01
PWM_ANSTEUERUNG_SL_VO_LE -> wert_01

Can Angel Eyes be installed on cars optioned with "Adaptive Headlights"?

[anandoc]

Can Angel Eyes be installed on cars optioned with "Adaptive Headlights"?

Pretty sure there are members here with a coupe/M3 who have AEs. Sedans did not come with adaptive lights.

[nextelbuddy]

Pretty sure there are members here with a coupe/M3 who have AEs. Sedans did not come with adaptive lights.

I was always curious about this does anybody know why the coupes got adaptive lights and sedans did not?

There's certain things that BMW did that I can understand like Coupe's getting Park distance control from the factory on more models than sedans because cops have sea pillars that are hard to see out of than the sedans.

So why do coupes get adaptive headlights but not sedans?

[slater]

Wrong! Fake news!!

haha!! :)

[704sw]

I ordered front+rear extended, stainless brake lines for the 135i brakes from RallyRoad. I also bought a Schwaben brake bleeder, and ATE SL6 for a flush.

I've got a little mush in the pedal, so there's some air in the line. Plus the existing fluid looks like iced tea, so it's long overdue. Luckily my commute is 1 very slow mile, and I'm driving the company Camry twice this week.

[johnrando]

You can def put AE's on, I have.

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[Rovert]

Full actuator, clutch, transmission adaptation/bleed. What an interesting electronic process!

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170612/f5ad25bbc80e1b03e3b5aebf6c916d72.jpg

[stephenkirsh]

Waehfwinkeloffsetstradaptation.

Lol?

[Rovert]

LOL thanks. I didn't want to type that out to translate. Now I can copy and paste. [emoji12]

[ZHP Dave]

Not really today since I had forgotten my log in info, but had new Michelin AS3+ tires put on the rear Friday, and yesterday I put the car up on the lift and changed the trans and diff fluids. Soon I'll be replacing the windshield and all the trim around it as well as take care of the burned bowls in the headlights.

Edit: also flushed the brake fluid last week. Massive improvement!

[downshift]

Tires Tires Tires

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[RUS_ZHP]

Tires Tires Tires

30247
Looking good! What is the brand?

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[Rovert]

Are those the firestone firehawks?

[downshift]

Looking good! What is the brand?

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Are those the firestone firehawks?

These are Falken RT615K, much grippier than firehawks or PSS. I got tired of my tires overheating on the track and losing grip (S-04 and PSS)

I've got four track events later this month so that should produce a good review.

Josh

[johnrando]

Went to Modbargains in La Habra, CA for my friends Aston Martin. $95 Hunter Force alignment, $250 to install springs. And they did a great job. Gonna take my car there!
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170614/c86e3595142661207906d12238fa64ab.jpg

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[jonnyd330]

Tires Tires Tires

30247

What size tire you running? Appears those do not come in OE sizes.

[fredo]

JR, $95 for alignment is cheap ! My Indy charges twice as much.

[slater]

JR, $95 for alignment is cheap ! My Indy charges twice as much.

yeah, that's decent. when i lived in toronto i paid $140 for a GOOD alignment. it's worth it.

i'm fortunate to have found a decent place about 40min from my house here in the sticks, that is $95.

[az3579]

Firestone does LIFETIME alignments for $200. Something to consider for those who have them nearby...

[holyc0w]

Damn, I thought $130 was too much, so I found a place that does it for a $100. There's a mechanic that does it for $50, which should be okay for most people or if you're planning on installing new parts soon.

[slater]

Firestone does LIFETIME alignments for $200. Something to consider for those who have them nearby...

it's something to consider if they do a good job. a good alignment means better tire wear and a better driving experience.

[704sw]

Firestone does LIFETIME alignments for $200. Something to consider for those who have them nearby...

Tire Kingdom offered a similar service (I'm not sure if it's still a thing now that it's NTB). If I'm not mistaken, it was for the life of the tire, not the life of the vehicle. I could be wrong, it's been about 7 years since I was in a Tire Kingdom.

[san]

Firestone does LIFETIME alignments for $200. Something to consider for those who have them nearby...

Yup. But not all Firestone outlets accept BMW's, I called 3-4 shops at my old place and they all said they don't/can't work on BMWs. A friend of mine has been going to one close to his place for the last 3 years however.


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[az3579]

Tire Kingdom offered a similar service (I'm not sure if it's still a thing now that it's NTB). If I'm not mistaken, it was for the life of the tire, not the life of the vehicle. I could be wrong, it's been about 7 years since I was in a Tire Kingdom.

Firestone's definition of a lifetime alignment is: "for as long as you own your vehicle". :thumbsup


Yup. But not all Firestone outlets accept BMW's, I called 3-4 shops at my old place and they all said they don't/can't work on BMWs. A friend of mine has been going to one close to his place for the last 3 years however.


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Smells like you are being lied to. I would interrogate them and ask them for a legitimate reason why they won't align your car if its suspension is stock.

[webster]

Eh I wouldn't want some crummy firestone tech wrenching on my BMW anyway.

[Rovert]

:ducking

Test fitting something.....

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4273/34467172974_ba4839bef8_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/UvKgH1)

[704sw]

:ducking

Test fitting something.....

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4273/34467172974_ba4839bef8_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/UvKgH1)

What color temp are those headlights?

[Rovert]

OSRAM CBI 5500K. I took the pic few seconds after they turned on so the color could match the car before they warmed up. [emoji23]

[Johnmadd]

Yup. But not all Firestone outlets accept BMW's, I called 3-4 shops at my old place and they all said they don't/can't work on BMWs. A friend of mine has been going to one close to his place for the last 3 years however.


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Firestone's definition of a lifetime alignment is: "for as long as you own your vehicle". :thumbsup



Smells like you are being lied to. I would interrogate them and ask them for a legitimate reason why they won't align your car if its suspension is stock.

I've had this problem before, the usual response is "we have to have special weights in the driver's seat". I just think they are scared of a "BMW" honestly.

[jonnyd330]

:ducking

Test fitting something.....

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4273/34467172974_ba4839bef8_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/UvKgH1)

That looks dope.

[downshift]

What size tire you running? Appears those do not come in OE sizes.

I'm running 235/40-18 at all four corners. These are pretty wide 235s, I think. nothing decent comes in 245 (absolutely no extreme performance summer) and 255 has too much shoulder to fit in the front with et35 and no camber plates, I believe. I could get Pilot Super Sport in 245/35, but I really wanted something grippy so I stayed away from those.

Josh

[fredo]

I moved the ZHP from the garage to the driveway, it's ready to take over DD duties starting tomorrow.

[Prestovie]

Brother saw this today at work, deemed it the "Sad ZHP" due to the large rust spots, sun cracked dash and console, and overall dissatisfying condition of the poor baby. Wish he took more pictures but you can see rust over the back left fenders, as well as by the trunk https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170615/04ed0d876931ca675af43962b00e5c4a.jpg


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[az3579]

Cracked dash? You have my interest, because our dashes don't crack due to the material they're made from. Can he get any pics?

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[jonnyd330]

get the VIN too so we know not to buy it, ever...

[Hermes]

"Bought" some suspension to upgrade the blue car

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/330Ci%20Mysticblau/5ADD2B33-0F00-4331-AB89-CF2E24A76646.jpg

$free ;)

[Prestovie]

Cracked dash? You have my interest, because our dashes don't crack due to the material they're made from. Can he get any pics?

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Hm I'll have to ask him tomorrow to see if it's still there, he probably wasn't referring to the classic e30 amount of cracks, but he also mentioned the center console being full of cracks? Not sure


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[fredo]

Just for fun, I ran the Carfax for the "sad ZHP". It's a 2003 and the current owner bought it in Jan 2009. It has been in Chicago since Nov 2005, that explains the rust.

[Prestovie]

Just for fun, I ran the Carfax for the "sad ZHP". It's a 2003 and the current owner bought it in Jan 2009. It has been in Chicago since Nov 2005, that explains the rust.

Yikes, doesn't make me feel any better about living in Chicago lol. Still sad to see someone neglect their ZHP like that


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[704sw]

Yikes, doesn't make me feel any better about living in Chicago

I'll trade locations with you so you can feel better. It's #1 on my relocation list.

[jonnyd330]

I'll trade locations with you so you can feel better. It's #1 on my relocation list.

Omg your crazy. No thank you, winters are too brutal. Geez, for me Charlotte winters were too hard I could only make 1 before moving back to Florida. ;)

[704sw]

Omg your crazy. No thank you, winters are too brutal. Geez, for me Charlotte winters were too hard I could only make 1 before moving back to Florida. ;)

http://www.ldssmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/cold-never-bothered-me-anyway-frozen.gif

[holyc0w]

I'll trade locations with you so you can feel better. It's #1 on my relocation list.

It's not that great.

[Prestovie]

It's not that great.

Seems like we have a few people in the Chicago area, we should plan some winter meet and greets where we all happen to lose traction in successive order


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[slater]

http://www.ldssmile.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/cold-never-bothered-me-anyway-frozen.gif

LOL... priceless.

personally, after 37 winters in snowy climates, i'm kinda ready for something warmer. southern BC is on my list... but maybe we're ready to try europe. i dunno. sweden looks awesome.



It's not that great.

love the candidness. what's not great about it? (i've only been once)

[jonnyd330]

Peter you originally from north of the border?

[slater]

Peter you originally from north of the border?

nope. born in CT, lived there til i was 6, then in VT for 20 years. i married a canadian girl and have been in southern ontario for 11 years now... ironically i live further south now than i did when i lived in VT! (just barely.)

southern BC would be nice. close to family, mountains and ocean...climate is really nice. and trevor and i could be dorifto buddies.

[jonnyd330]

Nice, I'm originally from W Mass lived there for 22 years, Dad's from Brattleboro, VT.

[holyc0w]

Seems like we have a few people in the Chicago area, we should plan some winter meet and greets where we all happen to lose traction in successive order

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Plus the Wisconsin influx. It seems Midwest membership beefed up.



love the candidness. what's not great about it? (i've only been once)

It's about as expected. I'm not the biggest fan of the downtown traffic and commotion. There are no driving roads. The food is good in terms of diverse options usually.

[ELCID86]

Firestone does LIFETIME alignments for $200. Something to consider for those who have them nearby...

The one here won't do it on our cars :-(

[Prestovie]

Well, happiness is short lived, cracked my mirror housing off on the passenger side bc my neighbors won't fix their fence sagging into my yard. Cracked the clips, news mirror is $50. At least now I have an excuse to paint the mirrors back to TiAghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170616/46dcc330889ebfc8b8762c36b563d875.jpg


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[danewilson77]

Nice, I'm originally from W Mass lived there for 22 years, Dad's from Brattleboro, VT.
Crazy small world. I've visited Brattleboro as my old GF lived there....29 years ago.

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[Vas]

Did an oil pan gasket replacement on the wife's zhp plus an oil change.

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[downshift]

Oil change and filter replacement, I went with Redline 15w50 and MANN

Transmission fluid change with D4 ATF. I had three track days on the old fluid and it was GROSS, although only 1000 miles

Power steering drain and refill with D4 ATF. My reservoir kept blowing fluid everywhere during hard track days. Not sure what was in there

Differential fluid change. The diff came with 75w90. Then upped it to 75w110, still too thin. Trying 75w140 now

Got my smoked tires off my drift wheels and mounted my new rubber, $60 each on amazon!

Drove it

APEX FL-5 will be here Thursday, tires are already here. Hopefully get the new setup on the car on Friday

30331

[webster]

Nice! Looking forward to the FL-5 reveal.

[704sw]

Spent $225 at AutoGeek (would've been worse without the Father's Day sale) on some much needed stuff, including ceramic coating. I'll also be doing full correction and coating on my dad's E60 as a belated gift.

And then there's this obnoxiousness
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170619/7e55a9b1c0cf4985bed5c001b165d3af.jpg

Rear lines are still giving me fits, but the fronts are in. Flushed with fresh SL6.

[rguti153]

Spent $225 at AutoGeek (would've been worse without the Father's Day sale) on some much needed stuff, including ceramic coating. I'll also be doing full correction and coating on my dad's E60 as a belated gift.

And then there's this obnoxiousness
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170619/7e55a9b1c0cf4985bed5c001b165d3af.jpg

Rear lines are still giving me fits, but the fronts are in. Flushed with fresh SL6.
What did you use to paint them , look great !!!

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[BMWCurves]

Spent $225 at AutoGeek (would've been worse without the Father's Day sale) on some much needed stuff, including ceramic coating. I'll also be doing full correction and coating on my dad's E60 as a belated gift.

And then there's this obnoxiousness
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170619/7e55a9b1c0cf4985bed5c001b165d3af.jpg

Rear lines are still giving me fits, but the fronts are in. Flushed with fresh SL6.

Yo....

[holyc0w]

Damn...

Sweet front wheel drive conversion too

[anandoc]

Spent $225 at AutoGeek (would've been worse without the Father's Day sale) on some much needed stuff, including ceramic coating. I'll also be doing full correction and coating on my dad's E60 as a belated gift.

Rear lines are still giving me fits, but the fronts are in. Flushed with fresh SL6.

Looks amazing! You GOTTA post details on how you went about painting those calipers. They look like they came that ways from factory.

[704sw]

What did you use to paint them , look great !!!
G2 kit thanks to William Curves.

Yo....
That 2014 paint worked like a champ, yo.

Damn...

Sweet front wheel drive conversion too

Right? 3" exposure, and spun by hand. Although the air was so thick today you could practically drive on it.

[rguti153]

U purchase Brembo stickers ? Did u add the stickers after they were painted or in-between the clear coat n paint ?

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[san]

Installed the apex arc 8 wheels I bought from Daniel!

30333


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[704sw]

Looks amazing! You GOTTA post details on how you went about painting those calipers. They look like they came that ways from factory.
They really could use another coat or two. It probably would've been enough paint had I not been starting with dark grey. I was impressed how far the G2 kit went, though, considering how much surface area there is on these bigass calipers. They look good from viewing distance, but close-up isn't perfect. I might get a second kit to make it better meet "Spenser standards."


U purchase Brembo stickers ? Did u add the stickers after they were painted or in-between the clear coat n paint ?
I purchased them (just a high temp decal from eBay). Most of the BMW specific decals were somehow ///M themed, and I'm not that kind of person. Even though these are legit Brembos, I'm not sold on the Brembo decals yet. I'm going to keep my eye out for a better BMW option.

So, your other question: G2 is a high gloss, high temp epoxy paint. It doesn't require a clear coat. The decals were placed overtop of the paint after it had cured a full 24 hours. With that said, once I make a final decision on the decals, I will mask off the fronts and give them a coat or two of high temp VHT clear just to make sure there's no unwanted peeling.

[rguti153]

They really could use another coat or two. It probably would've been enough paint had I not been starting with dark grey. I was impressed how far the G2 kit went, though, considering how much surface area there is on these bigass calipers. They look good from viewing distance, but close-up isn't perfect. I might get a second kit to make it better meet "Spenser standards."


I purchased them (just a high temp decal from eBay). Most of the BMW specific decals were somehow ///M themed, and I'm not that kind of person. Even though these are legit Brembos, I'm not sold on the Brembo decals yet. I'm going to keep my eye out for a better BMW option.

So, your other question: G2 is a high gloss, high temp epoxy paint. It doesn't require a clear coat. The decals were placed overtop of the paint after it had cured a full 24 hours. With that said, once I make a final decision on the decals, I will mask off the fronts and give them a coat or two of high temp VHT clear just to make sure there's no unwanted peeling.
Looks good.from the pics

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[BMWCurves]

That 2014 paint worked like a champ, yo.

Glad it worked well. I thought it would be fine, but even so, nice to know it can still function for several years afterwards. You'll have to take some up close pics once you finish it all up, whatever you end up doing.


Installed the apex arc 8 wheels I bought from Daniel!

30333

:drool

Any significant seat time with them yet?

[RBW]

New power flex FCAB. Cured what ailed me. Rides nice. And a wash and wax! Ordered a new windshield washer pump....toast at 34K....oh well, cheap fix.

[RBW]

Those are pretty wheels. A guy has a set for sale by me....crazy price.

[san]

Glad it worked well. I thought it would be fine, but even so, nice to know it can still function for several years afterwards. You'll have to take some up close pics once you finish it all up, whatever you end up doing.



:drool

Any significant seat time with them yet?

Just drove 40 miles today to work. The steering felt lighter and the car accelerates little more easily and the ride is slightly better on the horrendous MI roads. No significant differences but enough to be noticeable. Overall I really like how they look and how they slightly changed the way the car drives now. Il take the car on some nice twisty roads soon to make use of the PSS's grip :biggrin


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[Don Adolfo]

Got airbags replaced.

[anandoc]

Just drove 40 miles today to work. The steering felt lighter and the car accelerates little more easily and the ride is slightly better on the horrendous MI roads. No significant differences but enough to be noticeable. Overall I really like how they look and how they slightly changed the way the car drives now. Il take the car on some nice twisty roads soon to make use of the PSS's grip :biggrin


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Some day I hope to have ARC-8s on my car too. The style 135s are way too heavy and maybe its a combination of tire type but I experience quite a bit of tramlining as well.

The ARC-8s just look right on our cars.

[NoVAphotog]

Installed the apex arc 8 wheels I bought from Daniel!

30333


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They look great man! Great having lunch with you all as well!

[slater]

Some day I hope to have ARC-8s on my car too. The style 135s are way too heavy and maybe its a combination of tire type but I experience quite a bit of tramlining as well.

The ARC-8s just look right on our cars.

my set might be for sale if i go with a staggered set. :)

[Rovert]

my set might be for sale if i go with a staggered set. :)

[emoji51]

[slater]

[emoji51]

or FL-5s... ;)

[stephenkirsh]

Some day I hope to have ARC-8s on my car too. The style 135s are way too heavy and maybe its a combination of tire type but I experience quite a bit of tramlining as well.

The ARC-8s just look right on our cars.

Probably the tire. Never had tramlining on the 135s. Then I put on arc-8. No change. Put PSS tires on arc-8, noticeable tramlining.

[Rovert]

#TakataAirbagLyfe

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170620/2e142470d5e7849c6478e966febf19a1.jpg

And....

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[emoji23]

[anandoc]

my set might be for sale if i go with a staggered set. :)

Bollocks! Why do you have to do this to me!

Ok, I get first dibs when you decide to sell them.

[Aeternalis]

Have slowly begun my conversion to Titan II interior trim. I love it for the contrast with my black interior and clean appearance.

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[webster]

^ looks good! Switching from black cube? How is the condition of your black cube if so?


On topic:

I have gone a little crazy in anticipation of the OG/NB sedan arriving. Within the past few days I have purchased the following:

- Cooling System Overhaul Kit (FCP Euro) including radiator
- TMS Power Pulleys (incl. alternator pulley - didn't have this on my last pulley kit on the coupe, wondering if there's any noticeable difference?)
- TMS CF Strut Bar
- Dinan Air Intake (ECS Tuning has this priced at $256 and claims +11HP/+9TQ so we'll see. I've never bought any Dinan stuff before but the price was right...)
- Coby Alcantara-wrapped ZHP shift knob
- Shark injector (Turner gave this to me for $260 given I bought one from them years ago. The only reason I couldn't transfer the old Shark to the new ZHP is because I could not get power to the old car to uninstall it...boo)
- ///M dead pedal
- ///M door sills
- Apex ARC-8 18x8.5 ET38 / 18x9 ET42 - Race Silver (I feel like the silver will contrast nicely against the OG)
- Rogue Engineering OCTANE SSK (I had the UUC Evo/DSSR in the last car, want to see how the RE kit compares - it is a bit cheaper)


I had to put the brakes on there (no pun intended). I am going to send the car straight into the shop to have all of the above put on so that once I am ready to drive again, the car will be exactly as I want it.

Down the road I will need to get to the VANOS and DISA. Tires are ok atm, as is suspension as PO just put new OEM shocks on.

The car has halogen headlights(!) so no retrofit nonsense needed...will just upgrade the bulbs.

Also need to get some Leatherique for leather treatment. I had Alcantara on the last car so the leather care will be new for me. Gotta take care of that sweet NB interior!


ALSO - I forgot I still have a brand new, unopened Khoalty E46 M-Tech II front bumper for facelift coupes (ZHPs). If anyone needs it let me know. I bought it for the coupe with the intention of replacing the pitted/cracked bumper but never got around to putting it on. I'll list it separately in the parts forum. $250 shipped OBO

[Aeternalis]

^ looks good! Switching from black cube? How is the condition of your black cube if so?
Switching from Silver Cube. It's in very rough condition. :(

[BADCLOWN]

Retrieved the ZHP from storage, washed it, and went to cars and coffee this morning.

[Vas]

^ looks good! Switching from black cube? How is the condition of your black cube if so?


On topic:

I have gone a little crazy in anticipation of the OG/NB sedan arriving. Within the past few days I have purchased the following:

- Cooling System Overhaul Kit (FCP Euro) including radiator
- TMS Power Pulleys (incl. alternator pulley - didn't have this on my last pulley kit on the coupe, wondering if there's any noticeable difference?)
- TMS CF Strut Bar
- Dinan Air Intake (ECS Tuning has this priced at $256 and claims +11HP/+9TQ so we'll see. I've never bought any Dinan stuff before but the price was right...)
- Coby Alcantara-wrapped ZHP shift knob
- Shark injector (Turner gave this to me for $260 given I bought one from them years ago. The only reason I couldn't transfer the old Shark to the new ZHP is because I could not get power to the old car to uninstall it...boo)
- ///M dead pedal
- ///M door sills
- Apex ARC-8 18x8.5 ET38 / 18x9 ET42 - Race Silver (I feel like the silver will contrast nicely against the OG)
- Rogue Engineering OCTANE SSK (I had the UUC Evo/DSSR in the last car, want to see how the RE kit compares - it is a bit cheaper)


I had to put the brakes on there (no pun intended). I am going to send the car straight into the shop to have all of the above put on so that once I am ready to drive again, the car will be exactly as I want it.

Down the road I will need to get to the VANOS and DISA. Tires are ok atm, as is suspension as PO just put new OEM shocks on.

The car has halogen headlights(!) so no retrofit nonsense needed...will just upgrade the bulbs.

Also need to get some Leatherique for leather treatment. I had Alcantara on the last car so the leather care will be new for me. Gotta take care of that sweet NB interior!


ALSO - I forgot I still have a brand new, unopened Khoalty E46 M-Tech II front bumper for facelift coupes (ZHPs). If anyone needs it let me know. I bought it for the coupe with the intention of replacing the pitted/cracked bumper but never got around to putting it on. I'll list it separately in the parts forum. $250 shipped OBO
Nice haul

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[Reasoned1]

Finally removed the CDV! Removed it on my 330xi 6MT a few weeks back and was delighted. Well, I finally got some time and a nice day and got it off my ZHP (which was significantly easier). Took it for a short spin and I LOVE IT! Shifting just works better--no unanticipated jerks or bumps... effort is reliably rewarded with precise response!

[704sw]

Finally removed the CDV! Removed it on my 330xi 6MT a few weeks back and was delighted. Well, I finally got some time and a nice day and got it off my ZHP (which was significantly easier). Took it for a short spin and I LOVE IT! Shifting just works better--no unanticipated jerks or bumps... effort is reliably rewarded with precise response!

The CDV delete made a huge difference, but I still felt like the car and I couldn't get on the same page very often in first gear. Admittedly, I spent 4 years in auto-land, but it was something I never experienced in 7 years with the Mazda.

Last week ZHPizza and I coded out the clutch requirement for the ignition. Then I put in a UUC Big Boy V3 clutch stop, and now the relationship between my clutch and I has been completely mended.

[Johnmadd]

Oh, really. I have cdv delete but it still is slower than my hand and foot. Clutch stop helps that much?

[Reasoned1]

Yeah, I gotta read up on this clutch stop business...

[704sw]

Oh, really. I have cdv delete but it still is slower than my hand and foot. Clutch stop helps that much?


Yeah, I gotta read up on this clutch stop business...

For me the stop eliminates a lot of the empty travel below the (dis)engaging point. My last car's clutch took up really low, which I'm sure has a lot to do with why I felt so inconsistent in this car.

[FungShui]

I didn't do anything to zhp exactly but I did set up my garage laptop for coding and DIY tasks.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170625/0bd18c9b74bdf586050942b1c79918d3.jpg

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[ZHPizza]

Have slowly begun my conversion to Titan II interior trim. I love it for the contrast with my black interior and clean appearance.

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I have a full set of brand new titan trim in my newly purchased touring that I'm ready to rip out. The exterior is titanium silver and I hate hate hate having interior trim the same color.

[Aeternalis]

I have a full set of brand new titan trim in my newly purchased touring that I'm ready to rip out. The exterior is titanium silver and I hate hate hate having interior trim the same color.
Oh wow. I'd definitely be interested in that if you do. :)

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[zhpnsnv]

Oh, really. I have cdv delete but it still is slower than my hand and foot. Clutch stop helps that much?

Yes. Have one on my 325Ci and installing one on my ZHP as well. It's absolutely not needed, but once you get used to the feel/timing with the clutch stop, it's difficult to not have it.


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[Vas]

Took her on a road trip heading South. Car is eating up the miles.



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[zhpnsnv]

Installed r/c/r tails, hooked up homelink.


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[704sw]

Took her on a road trip heading South. Car is eating up the miles.



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Heading through Charlotte?

[jonnyd330]

New windshield cowl on the sedan.

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after

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[ZHPizza]

New windshield cowl on the sedan.

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I need to do this on the wagon. Where did you get the part and did you have much trouble with the wiper arms?

[GreatFrog]

Compounded, sealed, and waxed the MINI Cooper S the other day. The exterior was not in perfect condition when I picked her up last winter, I tried my best to bring her back to life without repainting the front end and refinishing the wheels. Snapped some pictures after the detailing session. Picked up deafening scraping sound when driving to and back from the gas station. I thought it was either the brake worn out or bad front axle, turned out to be a stone got stuck between the brake rotor and dust shield...

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4206/35150435030_bfd50b2474_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Vy8aHh)

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4253/35537449255_fb7af0d581_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/W9jHyk)

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4280/35537465595_3515a08303_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/W9jNq4)

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[704sw]

turned out to be a stone got stuck between the brake rotor and dust shield...

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4259/35537466375_dc7340841f_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/W9jNDv)

My ears hurt just looking at that picture. Looks like you did a great job on the paint.

[Rovert]

$1.99 gas! [emoji33]

[704sw]

$1.99 gas! [emoji33]

I saw $1.99 in Raleigh yesterday. I was shocked.

[GreatFrog]

You can bring it down to $0.99 if you have 1000 points with Kroger :party

[GreatFrog]

My neighbor literally came out to see what the hell is going on when I was parking... That was so embarrassing :facepalm

[Rovert]

I took apart my DSC system plugs, ECU and company by removing all the connections and putting them back on. INPA was saying I needed a new DSC pressure sensor which is like $180. Thought I'd check if I had any rusty connections. Then after a ten hour drive, I never had the brake and DSC light come back on! [emoji51]

[Sockethead]

Good call Trevor!

[Rovert]

And all my followers on our big drive noticed my stage 3 brake force and called me out on radios when they were trying to keep up 1/4 mile away. [emoji23] Nice to know they'd brake in time. [emoji41]

[Reasoned1]

Replaced a loose piece of fender moulding.

[jonnyd330]

I need to do this on the wagon. Where did you get the part and did you have much trouble with the wiper arms?


It was surprising how easy it was. No trouble at all. I ordered from ecs since it was free shipping and cheaper the. Other parts places. I did not get the kit just the cowl so it was $73 I think.

[zhpnsnv]

A pillar cover replacement, both sides. Not my first time doing this but for some reason it was a giant pain on both sides.

Took apart my passenger side c pillar only to find that ecs sent me a driver side c pillar labeled passenger. Doh!

Hardwired the V1.

Tomorrow it's getting fresh PSS.


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[webster]

A pillar cover replacement, both sides. Not my first time doing this but for some reason it was a giant pain on both sides.

Took apart my passenger side c pillar only to find that ecs sent me a driver side c pillar labeled passenger. Doh!

Hardwired the V1.

Tomorrow it's getting fresh PSS.


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So it begins!

I will be following suit next week...

[Reasoned1]

I highly recommend a puller for getting the wipers off. Mine were a royal pain in the arsh without one. I bought one after for the next time...

Regarding pillars, I got excellent results wrapping my old "A" and "C" pillars with matte black 3M 1080 vinyl.

[zhpnsnv]

Nice. I got the puller for the cowl. Didn't want to mess with it. We will see how it goes.


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[holyc0w]

Nice. I got the puller for the cowl. Didn't want to mess with it. We will see how it goes.


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It should go pretty smooth. It's a good opportunity to clean up some of the crud in the area.

The box ECS shipped it in was huge.

[WALSTIB]

Replaced fuel filter this evening. 80709 miles. I got stranded at the gym last Friday night. Car would start and run for about 15 seconds and then shut off sounding like it was running out of gas. About an hour and a half later it did start up and run without issue back to the house. I think it's been soft failing for a while now as I've been trying to track down a rough idle issue. Hoping the fuel pump eliminates this.

[RBW]

New windshield washer pump. Had to be the cheapest and easiest fix on the car.

[stephenkirsh]

New windshield washer pump. Had to be the cheapest and easiest fix on the car.

Agree!! I did this a few months back.

[RBW]

Oil change. Mobil 1 Euro and Mann. Refreshed power steering fluid. Injector cleaner. Put about 135 miles on her with the top down just to be sure everything was OK! It was..face hurts from smiling all day!

[zhpnsnv]

Installed a fresh passenger side c-pillar and a CCA grille badge.

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Does anyone know where I may find some gloss black grilles? I must be missing something because I can't find them anywhere without the ///M tri-colors.


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[rguti153]

Installed a fresh passenger side c-pillar and a CCA grille badge.

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Does anyone know where I may find some gloss black grilles? I must be missing something because I can't find them anywhere without the ///M tri-colors.


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I purchase my grills through ecstuning. I just check n they don't have them available... crap ......


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[BMWCurves]

Didn't someone say that the sedan BMW Performance gloss black grilles are NLA, and ECS doesn't seem to be making their version anymore either?

[Reasoned1]

Got my driver's side airbag replaced--finally replacing a third and last airbag (three others had already been done, thankfully). The service manager at the dealership said my ZHP was in--and I quote--"fantastic" shape, and then he commenced to babble repeatedly, "I REALLY like that car"... "I REALLY like that car". I was beaming, of course, and thinking, " and you guys will never, ever work on it!" (other than free recalls) : )

[Reasoned1]

Bimmerworld claims to have gloss black grills... http://www.bimmerworld.com/Body-Aero/Grilles/Gloss-Black-Front-Grille-E46-Sedan-Wagon-Pre-Facelift_2.html

[jonnyd330]

Bimmerworld claims to have gloss black grills... http://www.bimmerworld.com/Body-Aero/Grilles/Gloss-Black-Front-Grille-E46-Sedan-Wagon-Pre-Facelift_2.html


Says out of stock

[704sw]

Pulled the front wheels to diagnose a clicking sound. Pretty sure one of the ball joints is shot. Also tried to go ahead and replace the tie rods. Much like everything on this effing car, the outer ends are completely seized to the front knuckles. I swear to god my next car is coming from Arizona.

I got pissed off and decided to start my prepping for the ceramic weekend. I guess I'm walking to the office tomorrow.

[BMWCurves]

Pulled the front wheels to diagnose a clicking sound. Pretty sure one of the ball joints is shot. Also tried to go ahead and replace the tie rods. Much like everything on this effing car, the outer ends are completely seized to the front knuckles. I swear to god my next car is coming from Arizona.

I got pissed off and decided to start my prepping for the ceramic weekend. I guess I'm walking to the office tomorrow.

What product are you putting on? Professionally or yourself? What prep work are you doing? At what point does bread become toast?

[704sw]

What product are you putting on? Professionally or yourself? What prep work are you doing? At what point does bread become toast?

Wheels:
Iron-X, then Meg's Wheel Brightener, followed immediately with soapy water and clay bar (I like Zymol soap, it suds like crazy). Since they're basically new I'll skip the polish step. Then I'll hit it with CarPro Eraser in prep for the ceramic, and coat with Dlux.

Paint:
Iron-X, Zymol bath and clay, dry.
Then I'll wet sand and apply touch up in a couple places, and wet sand again after dry. Then Meg's 105 compound with a MF cutting pad in a few places, but otherwise a yellow pad. Follow that with M205 polish with a white pad. This should complete the correction.
I'll use CarPro Eraser to clean off any chemical residue from the polish, and then apply the ceramic.

I went with the GTechniq EXO + Crystal Serum Light (CSL) kit.

[Vas]

Pulled the front wheels to diagnose a clicking sound. Pretty sure one of the ball joints is shot. Also tried to go ahead and replace the tie rods. Much like everything on this effing car, the outer ends are completely seized to the front knuckles. I swear to god my next car is coming from Arizona.

I got pissed off and decided to start my prepping for the ceramic weekend. I guess I'm walking to the office tomorrow.
Propane torch

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[BMWCurves]

Wheels:
Iron-X, then Meg's Wheel Brightener, followed immediately with soapy water and clay bar (I like Zymol soap, it suds like crazy). Since they're basically new I'll skip the polish step. Then I'll hit it with CarPro Eraser in prep for the ceramic, and coat with Dlux.

Paint:
Iron-X, Zymol bath and clay, dry.
Then I'll wet sand and apply touch up in a couple places, and wet sand again after dry. Then Meg's 105 compound with a MF cutting pad in a few places, but otherwise a yellow pad. Follow that with M205 polish with a white pad. This should complete the correction.
I'll use CarPro Eraser to clean off any chemical residue from the polish, and then apply the ceramic.

I went with the GTechniq EXO + Crystal Serum Light (CSL) kit.

Great info, thanks!

[slater]

Propane torch

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not even... way easier. ;)

loosen ball joint nut. then, get a ball joint tool - either the pry bar type or the threaded-stud type - install and put the ball joint in tension, the tap the outside of the tie rod end (at the ball joint) with a 5lb sledge. you don't have to kill it, just tap it with some authority. it will come out.

living in the northern climate as long as i have... you learn these tricks.

[704sw]

Great info, thanks!
Even in summer, additional heat really helps with touch-up paint. I'll wash, clay, and handle the touch-ups after work this evening. Then I'll leave some incandescent lamps shining on the areas overnight to expedite/reinforce the curing. Larry Kosilla (AmmoNYC) has a pretty great video on his paint touch-up method, which worked quite well on the X3 a couple years ago.


Propane torch
Hank Hill would be proud of your recommendation. Unfortunately, I lack the necessary propane and propane accessories.


not even... way easier. ;)

loosen ball joint nut. then, get a ball joint tool - either the pry bar type or the threaded-stud type - install and put the ball joint in tension, the tap the outside of the tie rod end (at the ball joint) with a 5lb sledge. you don't have to kill it, just tap it with some authority. it will come out.

living in the northern climate as long as i have... you learn these tricks.
This will be helpful when I get to it. I guess I'll just order some Lemmy control arms from FCP today.

Two questions: I read somewhere the FCABs are single use, meaning even if the bushings are good/fresh, they're not intended to be used again if I swap the arms. Is this correct?

Second: is there a way to test the ball joints (read: confirm they are bad) without dropping the arm and moving the stud around like a joystick? This is, of course, assuming those aren't seized too.

[zhpnsnv]

New wiper blades. It had the Bosch icons and my OCD only allows the older model, original blades with the spoiler on the driver side blade. It's weird, I know.

Yesterday did some improvements to the ZHP's lair. Installed some roof shelving and some more wall shelving.




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[az3579]

Two questions: I read somewhere the FCABs are single use, meaning even if the bushings are good/fresh, they're not intended to be used again if I swap the arms. Is this correct?


It should be reusable as long as you remove it as a unit, as in don't separate the bushing from the mount it's pressed into.

[anandoc]

Installed a new fuel pump relay as preventative maintenance. Also wired up the AEs using a fuse tap and connecting it to fuse #23.

[704sw]

I did a thing
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[rguti153]

I did a thing
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Silver cube trim n black cube trim you wilding

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[webster]

Not a fan of black leather and black cube so great job.

[webster]

Actually I kinda like the silver trim on the dash and black cube on the shifter. Looks surprisingly good.

[704sw]

Silver cube trim n black cube trim you wilding

I'm piecing it together. I'll probably try the paint technique on the armrests, but I'm keeping the shifter black. I can't handle the reflections the silver shifter gets when the angle of the sun is *just* right. Or maybe I'm just greedy, idk.


Not a fan of black leather and black cube so great job.
I actually liked it, but it could be partly because my dash pieces were all in excellent condition. But the silver does break everything up very nicely, and it definitely benefits from the contrast.


Actually I kinda like the silver trim on the dash and black cube on the shifter. Looks surprisingly good.
Thanks, we'll see haha. I don't expect it to be for everyone, but I'm weird.

[generalvp]

Did this a few days ago.....

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[zhpnsnv]

Silver cubes! The best!


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[zhpnsnv]

Did this a few days ago.....

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Love those floating rotors. They're on my car right now but replacing with blanks. Can't handle the cost at the moment. Your setup looks beautiful.


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[generalvp]

Love those floating rotors. They're on my car right now but replacing with blanks. Can't handle the cost at the moment. Your setup looks beautiful.


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Thanks. Beautiful rotors but yea, expensive to replace. What brand you replacing them with? Pics of your setup, plz.

[zhpnsnv]

I picked up the Zimmerman rotors and textar pads from fcp euro. Looking to install this week some time. Stock calipers. The floating rotors are absolute toast.

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If you zoom in you can see all the holes are cracking.

I wish we could get a decent floating rotor without the holes. Maybe we can; I just haven't found it.


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[generalvp]

There should be plenty of choices for the stock rotors. Mine are the 345mm csl rotors so they're even more expensive to replace.

[Rovert]

Zimmermans crack too. [emoji6]

[az3579]

I picked up the Zimmerman rotors and textar pads from fcp euro. Looking to install this week some time. Stock calipers. The floating rotors are absolute toast.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170701/d352570a3216ac901a406db7fbd85374.jpg

If you zoom in you can see all the holes are cracking.

I wish we could get a decent floating rotor without the holes. Maybe we can; I just haven't found it.


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These aren't technically floating rotors. They are still solidly attached to the hub.
Floating rotors are 2-piece, with a rotor that is attached to a hat by some sort of fastener.

I think the BMW ones are considered "semi-floating".

You can indeed get floating rotors with slots, but they are WAY outside of a reasonable budget. You're best off with some standard 1-piece rotors with slots.
If you don't want blanks but you want an affordable rotor that doesn't have holes, FCP has StopTech slotted rotors for 330's, which are priced very reasonably.