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

[jwalther]

Nothing to add here. . .just wanted to post on page 1000 of the thread :biggrin

[az3579]

Nothing to add here. . .just wanted to post on page 1000 of the thread :biggrin

You mean 501. :)


It's all relative!

[ZHPizza]

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[az3579]

30720

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[704sw]

You mean 501. :)


It's all relative!

Page 401 for me!

[zhpnsnv]

Replaced ebrake shoes, springs, clasps, adjusters, everything except the cables on both sides and adjusted it all so it works well. Second time I've done this job on an e46 and actually did it right the first time. Original shoes were toast after 147k and despite adjustment it wouldn't hold on my steep driveway.


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[bimmerteknik]

Ruined a perfectly good sb controller... [emoji20]. Called minimania and ordered 2 more. Gonna give it another go


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[fredo]

Replaced ebrake shoes, springs, clasps, adjusters, everything except the cables on both sides and adjusted it all so it works well. Second time I've done this job on an e46 and actually did it right the first time. Original shoes were toast after 147k and despite adjustment it wouldn't hold on my steep driveway.


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Marc, if possible pls post part numbers and overall cost. I want to do the same for my car. Thanks.

[zhpnsnv]

Marc, if possible pls post part numbers and overall cost. I want to do the same for my car. Thanks.

No problemo!

Got the parts from FCP by putting together my own package with all of the parts vs. the OEM package and saved over $30. When you go to FCP you'll see the e-brake rebuild kit for $130, and you can put this kit together yourself with different parts for $91.

Meyle Shoes (https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-parking-brake-shoe-set-34416761292)
2 OEM expanding locks (https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-expanding-lock-e39-e46-e53-e60-34416851439)
2 OEM adjustment screws (https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-parking-brake-cable-adjustment-screw-34416851437)
1 ATE hardware kit (https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-parking-brake-hardware-kit-34410410825)

Total is $91 before shipping, and will be more if you choose to pay for the quicker FCP shipping. The other time I did this, I got the original BMW kit from ECS and paid the $130 (I didn't know about FCP yet!). I see/experience no difference in these parts than the original parts at all.

Here are the DIY's I followed:

Rebuild DIY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQF6lUmDvOA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQF6lUmDvOA

Adjustment DIY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VI5r6I3_U_k

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VI5r6I3_U_k

The mistake I made the first time I did this on my 325Ci is that I assumed I could just ballpark the adjustment. Not so. Following the second video above leads to perfect adjustment the first time and you won't have to mess with it again.

Obviously, if you're rebuilding your ebrake, you should know how to remove your calipers/rotors and how to jack up the car safely.

Tips:
- put the assembly together at the top (small spring, screw adjuster) FIRST, then put it around the hub/assembly and stretch down the big screw. Once I figured this out, it took minutes to get the assemblies installed rather than struggling with that stupid small spring.
- when you remove your old assembly, leave it intact and on the ground so you can see the exact orientation of the shoes and parts.
- you don't NEED all of the parts listed above, but with high mileage everything is extremely rusty and corroded, so for a few extra dollars, you have an entirely new system.
- get a deep 10mm socket to adjust the cable screws inside the car.
- definitely use a flashlight so you can see through the lug hole to the adjustment screw once you're buttoning everything up.
- if you have studs like I do, you will have to take one stud out in order to get proper adjustment completed.

Good luck!

[fredo]

Thank you, sir. This helps !

[Wisco]

Small addition this morning... BMWCCA grill badge. I thought carbon fiber might look good. It's ok, but I may switch it up to the blue/white traditional badge.

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[Vas]

Airbag recall

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[BMWCurves]

Small addition this morning... BMWCCA grill badge. I thought carbon fiber might look good. It's ok, but I may switch it up to the blue/white traditional badge.

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I've always wondered, how do those attach?

[zhpnsnv]

Doing a detail on the 325Ci before it leaves at the end of the month. It's going back to Florida to my dad. It's been fun having two e46s.

Trying to do a single stage polish but keep getting micro marring. I'll figure it out. So far washed, clay, iron-x, and dr colorchip.

Gloss grilles from Amazon came in. I'll put them on tomorrow.


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[az3579]

I've always wondered, how do those attach?
Threaded rod on the back and nuts.

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[bvmackin]

Badly needed new shift knob!
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[BMWCurves]

Threaded rod on the back and nuts.

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I figured it was that or some seriously sticky adhesive.


Badly needed new shift knob!
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Much better

[anandoc]

Before:

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After:

http://i.imgur.com/L2Rs0nO.jpg

[John in VA]

After:
http://i.imgur.com/L2Rs0nO.jpg
What product / tools did you use?

[anandoc]

What product / tools did you use?

Nothing fancy at all!

A wheel cleaner:
http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/simoniz-rim-cleaner-750-ml-0392996p.html#srp

A regular wheel brush:
http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/simoniz-platinum-deluxe-double-loop-wheel-brush-0396137p.html#srp

And a used toothbrush to get in between the spokes.

[704sw]

Nothing fancy at all!

A wheel cleaner:
http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/simoniz-rim-cleaner-750-ml-0392996p.html#srp

A regular wheel brush:
http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/simoniz-rim-cleaner-750-ml-0392996p.html#srp

And a used toothbrush to get in between the spokes.

I think you posted the same link twice [emoji6]
One thing I found really useful on my X3's Style 205s was to dedicate a microfiber to permanent wheel duty, and basically floss between the parallel spokes. It's a technique I transferred to the 135Ms with good results when I still had them on.

[anandoc]

I think you posted the same link twice [emoji6]
One thing I found really useful on my X3's Style 205s was to dedicate a microfiber to permanent wheel duty, and basically floss between the parallel spokes. It's a technique I transferred to the 135Ms with good results when I still had them on.

You're right. I messed up. Fixed the link now.

My buddy who was cleaning his winter wheels (style 343 reps I believe) yesterday was doing something similar. He was using discarded socks to clean in-between the spokes. I might do that next time.

[Sockethead]

I finally got around to replacing the rear tires on my car. It's been sitting with a flat for almost 3 months. I had to have all the TPMS sensor removed and all 4 wheels rebalanced because Hella discontinued my TPMS system and I can't find replacement sensors anywhere. Very bummed about that because it was a great system that monitored wheel temperature too.

Also found out during alignment that one of my trailing arms is bent. WTF? I never remember hitting anything that would of bent it...

[John in VA]

He was using discarded socks to clean in-between the spokes. I might do that next time.
Yep - I have a bag of socks that I saved from my kids when a hole developed. Good to use under the hood, too. Slip one on your hand & go to work!

[704sw]

Sigh...I bought M3 side mirrors. I wasn't really looking to spend money on them but they were too cheap to pass on.

[ZHPizza]

Sigh...I bought M3 side mirrors. I wasn't really looking to spend money on them but they were too cheap to pass on.You gonna hit em with a rattle can or just cover them in blue painters tape and call it close enough?

[704sw]

You gonna hit em with a rattle can or just cover them in blue painters tape and call it close enough?

Probably the latter. I've got some black duct tape with a decent level of gloss I can use on the mirror bases.

[Rovert]

Just exploring options for a rocker switch. LOL

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[ZHPizza]

Snagged a 27mm front sway bar on the cheap and was all like I'ma pick up some new bushings to go with that bad boy but then

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lol nope

[704sw]

Snagged a 27mm front sway bar on the cheap and was all like I'ma pick up some new bushings to go with that bad boy but then

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lol nope

Bruh that's a bargain. They're $56 at FCP.

[anandoc]

Just exploring options for a rocker switch. LOL



I was doing exactly that a few weeks ago when I was wiring up my AEs the proper way. You can gain a lot more working space if you just disconnect the glovebox light harness and get the glovebox completely out of the way.

[Rovert]

I was doing exactly that a few weeks ago when I was wiring up my AEs the proper way. You can gain a lot more working space if you just disconnect the glovebox light harness and get the glovebox completely out of the way.

It was. But that was the piece I was trying to wire a rocker switch to except the depth of the switch with connectors didn't seem to work with the space in there so I decided to wire the switch into the sunglass holder. Now that the wires are through a hole I drilled I'll find a way to mount the switch to the side of the interior sunglass left side wall.

At least I have a switch to change angel eyes to amber or white! Yesterday I took the time to rewire and splice wires in to a custom relay/wire harness with soldering, heat shrink tubing, and braided wire loom.

[Rovert]

Switch all wired up!

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[Alpha Motoring]

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Sourced the last new BMW Performance intake in the USA, and thanks to Shawn for the brace :)


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[BMWCurves]

Switch all wired up!

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Looks good! I want to see it in action. Take a video

[ZHPizza]

Switch all wired up!

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170808/6ea77d4a5bc4e61709a23ec56a810199.jpgShould stick a NAWWWS label on it

[704sw]

Should stick a NAWWWS label on it

Gotta be careful with those. I hear they'll blow the welds on the intake!

[Aeternalis]

Installed more Titan II trim yesterday to go with the shifter I did last month.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170808/713950ebb7f60d41944888f3f7598211.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170808/dfb07a6d5bc3f8572e624b277f48d6e2.jpg

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[ELCID86]

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Sourced the last new BMW Performance intake in the USA, and thanks to Shawn for the brace :)


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Looking good.

[Prestovie]

Well on my way back from summer work in wisconsin(about a 5hr drive) I realized that the trim for my passenger fog light had taken a tumble somewhere along the way and the fog had just been bouncing around inside of the bumper lol. So this will be the third time that I'll be replacing a fog housing, but my first time for the passenger side


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[fredo]

That seems to be a common issue, missing fog light trims.

[ELCID86]

Met up with Lime (Emil) tonight for dinner, car chat and a short drive up I-395 in Alexandria.

Great to meet you and thanks for dinner!


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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

[nextelbuddy]

Installed more Titan II trim yesterday to go with the shifter I did last month.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170808/713950ebb7f60d41944888f3f7598211.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170808/dfb07a6d5bc3f8572e624b277f48d6e2.jpg

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does your car literally have NO options? lol your switch bar is empty :rofl

[Aeternalis]

does your car literally have NO options? lol your switch bar is empty :rofl
Guess I angled that shot perfectly! The shift knob hides the HiFi and DSC buttons lol

[704sw]

Guess I angled that shot perfectly! The shift knob hides the HiFi and DSC buttons lol

Probably don't need butt toasters very often in Texas, huh?

[Aeternalis]

Probably don't need butt toasters very often in Texas, huh?
Nope. Honestly just another thing to break down in this climate.

Re: Options -- seems my ZHP has fewer than most here.

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[fredo]

My ZHP has the same 2 buttons as aeternalis: DSC and H/K sound.

[san]

Mine has the additional tpms button which I think was standard on the 06 model year. Most of the Zhp'a I've seen have just those 2 buttons.


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[slater]

Mine has the additional tpms button which I think was standard on the 06 model year. Most of the Zhp'a I've seen have just those 2 buttons.


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it's a different story in canada... i would assume 99% have heated seats. but then again, i would assume 99% of cars sold in new england or in the northern US would have heated seats too - it's colder in VT where i grew up than it is where i live in canada. weird.

[704sw]

it's a different story in canada... i would assume 99% have heated seats. but then again, i would assume 99% of cars sold in new england or in the northern US would have heated seats too - it's colder in VT where i grew up than it is where i live in canada. weird.

This. and to further your point, I think I have one empty slot on mine.

[slater]

This. and to further your point, I think I have one empty slot on mine.

yep, you've got TPMS, right?

[704sw]

yep, you've got TPMS, right?

Crap I want to say yes but now I'm second guessing myself haha. I'm getting visuals from the ZHP and the X3's bar mixed up (descent control, and TPMS in the X3). From memory I definitely have butt toasters, DSC, hi-fi, rear shade.

[ZHPizza]

Crap I want to say yes but now I'm second guessing myself haha. I'm getting visuals from the ZHP and the X3's bar mixed up (descent control, and TPMS in the X3). From memory I definitely have butt toasters, DSC, hi-fi, rear shade.

Yeah fam you got that lil tire button

[704sw]

Yeah fam you got that lil tire button

Confirmed: one empty slot. I obviously need to add a NOS button or something.

[704sw]

Unrelated to the asymmetrical button bar dilemma, these showed up during lunch:

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I barely had enough time to open the box, much less clean them up and thoroughly inspect. They appear to be Carbon, and the glass is free of browning. There's one spot of peeling clear coat (irrelevant as I'm going to paint), but I didn't find any rust/paint bubbling. All of the rock chips feel very shallow, and should be clean enough to make repainting a pretty straightforward task.

[slater]

Unrelated to the asymmetrical button bar dilemma, these showed up during lunch:

I barely had enough time to open the box, much less clean them up and thoroughly inspect. They appear to be Carbon, and the glass is free of browning. There's one spot of peeling clear coat (irrelevant as I'm going to paint), but I didn't find any rust/paint bubbling. All of the rock chips feel very shallow, and should be clean enough to make repainting a pretty straightforward task.

SWEET! that's going to look kinda good... :)

[DenzZHP]

I did these a couple of months ago but wanted to share with the Mafia. Added a Pro Clip cell phone mount with a Panavise base. The Panavise base was a little tricky to attach under the silver trim but it worked out pretty well. I also went ahead and installed a US Mill Works front license plate bracket. Overall, pretty happy about both purchases.
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[san]

it's a different story in canada... i would assume 99% have heated seats. but then again, i would assume 99% of cars sold in new england or in the northern US would have heated seats too - it's colder in VT where i grew up than it is where i live in canada. weird.

Not sure if it was different back then or if I just happen to see a lot of southern Zhp's but now in the mid west and NE, Dealers lots are filled with awd-auto boxes with seat warmers. These 3 features are pretty much the norm.


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[dlucas589]

Unrelated to the asymmetrical button bar dilemma, these showed up during lunch:

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I barely had enough time to open the box, much less clean them up and thoroughly inspect. They appear to be Carbon, and the glass is free of browning. There's one spot of peeling clear coat (irrelevant as I'm going to paint), but I didn't find any rust/paint bubbling. All of the rock chips feel very shallow, and should be clean enough to make repainting a pretty straightforward task.

Looks good! Can't wait to see them in Estoril

[Aeternalis]

I did these a couple of months ago but wanted to share with the Mafia. Added a Pro Clip cell phone mount with a Panavise base. The Panavise base was a little tricky to attach under the silver trim but it worked out pretty well. I also went ahead and installed a US Mill Works front license plate bracket. Overall, pretty happy about both purchases.
Only slightly related--it's nice to know there's another member in DFW that's active here. Cheers!

[az3579]

Testing out a BMW Motorsport shift knob...


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[Wisco]

Wheel scrubbing on the 'Vert and then a few highway on-ramp 3rd gear redline pops to "dry the wheels" and because the primer driver (Mrs. Wisco) drives the car like a grandma :-)

[Rovert]

I'm going to DFW this week!

[ZHPizza]

Testing out a BMW Motorsport shift knob...


https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4396/35676073404_87325f8d25_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/WmzcFS)IMG_20170811_203151 (https://flic.kr/p/WmzcFS) by botond.pal (https://www.flickr.com/photos/65070296@N06/), on FlickrLol I saw that thing on sale and could not wrap my head around it. What's it like? Big plastic golf ball?

[az3579]

Lol I saw that thing on sale and could not wrap my head around it. What's it like? Big plastic golf ball?

It's actually rubber. lol
I wanted to try it because I was started to feel about my shift knob the way I felt about my alcantara interior when I still had it. I was started to get really paranoid about wear on the leather shift knob. The F80 M3 shift knob is less than 2 years old but already has that terrible "matte" patina on it that I oh so hate. It was expensive as hell... $160 + shipping.

I thought the motorsport knob was plastic, which is why I borrowed it from Derek. I was really surprised to find that it's rubber. It feels pretty nice to shift with, but I just know that being rubber, it's going to wear pretty badly as well. Oh well...

[Aeternalis]

I'm going to DFW this week!
Quite the journey. Bring loose cool clothes!

[Rovert]

Wonderful. Well I've been used to moderate to high humidity in Vancouver with daytime temps of 95°. So what's another 10 more? [emoji23]

[stephenkirsh]

Windshield cowel and headlight trim.

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[704sw]

M3 dead pedal arrived and installed today. It wasn't quite as clean as the seller and his pictures led me to believe, but for $35 I'm not complaining.

[holyc0w]

How do you like them? I've been eyeing some steel and rubber pedal sets, but they're not exactly a necessity.

[anandoc]

How do you like them? I've been eyeing some steel and rubber pedal sets, but they're not exactly a necessity.

Not Spenser, but I have the BMW performance pedals as well as the ///M dead pedal. They look cool - that's all I can say about them.

[BMWCurves]

M3 dead pedal arrived and installed today. It wasn't quite as clean as the seller and his pictures led me to believe, but for $35 I'm not complaining.

What mats do you have? I've found that my BMW all weather mats don't *quite* fit properly with the M3 dead pedal and it sort of curls up along the dead pedal. I can sometimes tuck it below the metal bit, but it doesn't seem to stay for long.

[704sw]

What mats do you have? I've found that my BMW all weather mats don't *quite* fit properly with the M3 dead pedal and it sort of curls up along the dead pedal. I can sometimes tuck it below the metal bit, but it doesn't seem to stay for long.

Factory carpet mats, but I want some WeatherTechs (had them in every car other than my Volvo). I might pull my old man's WT mats to see if the front lip is too thick or not.

[webster]

yesterday a buddy came over and helped install the Dinan intake and GAS Gold DISA. i had bought the DISA back from the guy who purchased my salvaged ZHP coupe. the DISA was still in perfect condition.

sucks that i had to buy it back in the first place, but i only paid $155 shipped versus $450 for a new one.

oh and i did not install the down tube on the intake that feeds from the brake duct. that's a lot of work for what i think are probably minuscule gains. i wonder if there's any dyno difference between the intake with/without the down tube installed. can anyone else comment on this?

as-is, the Dinan intake sounds great compared to the stock airbox. and butt dyno feels improved but who knows. could be the new DISA helping as well above 4k RPMs.

[slater]

Not on my car, but on a friends' 2008 Ford Focus... right rear wheel bearing was shot, just like on the black Touring. Unlike the black Touring though, I did the entire job in 3hrs. Weird design... the bearing is pressed into the drum, which then slips over a spindle that is bolted to the hub assembly.

I love this tool! (please disregard the state of my garage and workbench... i've got too many projects on the go. sigh.)

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[webster]

ordered a front license plate delete strip, new center console and new cupholders from FCP Euro.

i also realized that the brand new Shark Injector i bought is from ECS tuning and is for a 330i. my understanding is that Turner sells an alternate version specifically for the ZHP. can anyone confirm that only Turner sells the correct ZHP version. is the ECS version the same or different?

[holyc0w]

Based on the review here :https://www.ecstuning.com/b-shark-injector-parts/shark-injector-performance-software/n745330~a/

It looks like ECS doesn't have the ZHP version.

[webster]

Based on the review here :https://www.ecstuning.com/b-shark-injector-parts/shark-injector-performance-software/n745330~a/

It looks like ECS doesn't have the ZHP version.

I read that too, just looking for confirmation.

[webster]

just got off the phone with a rep from TMS and he stated there is no "ZHP specific" Shark. the software file is the same for all 330i's (ZHP or not) post-2003.

that review on the ECS site is incorrect.

[holyc0w]

That's weird, because Turner has a separate option on their site.

[webster]

i asked about that and he said they created a separate option only because so many ZHP owners were calling in asking for a "ZHP specific" file. the actual software file is the same. which i said is confusing and he agreed. it really should state "ALL FILES ARE SAME FOR 2003+ 330i CARS INCLUDING ZHP" to avoid the confusion...

[ZHPizza]

just got off the phone with a rep from TMS and he stated there is no "ZHP specific" Shark. the software file is the same for all 330i's (ZHP or not) post-2003.

that review on the ECS site is incorrect.


That's weird, because Turner has a separate option on their site.

I'll be damned. The part numbers are the same when you add them to your cart.

[holyc0w]

That seems like misleading advertising if they tried to make it look like there is different software for the ZHP. There's also that little box about them saying the ZHP limit for manual transmissions is 6920 RPM.

Though it's not the first time I saw something misleading with their product descriptions.

[fredo]

First hand-wash for the F30 today.

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[704sw]

Looking good, Fredo.

[fredo]

Looking good, Fredo.

Thanks, man.

[704sw]

Thanks, man.

Historically speaking I've never been a red guy (even a prancing horse I'd prefer in black or yellow), but Imola and Melbourne are top notch beauties I wouldn't hesitate to own.

[webster]

That seems like misleading advertising if they tried to make it look like there is different software for the ZHP. There's also that little box about them saying the ZHP limit for manual transmissions is 6920 RPM.

Though it's not the first time I saw something misleading with their product descriptions.
The horsepower gains they claim for the ZHP are bullshit.

If you look at the DYNO charts for the regular 330i v ZHP, the 330i gains (which include an "intake") are:

HP: 193.5 ---> 201.6
TQ: 198.5 ---> 205.3

While the ZHP gains advertised are:

HP: 190.4 ---> 204.5
TQ: 186.3 ---> 197.7

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How could the 'regular' 330i be that much more powerful than the ZHP??

[704sw]

The horsepower gains they claim for the ZHP are bullshit.

If you look at the DYNO charts for the regular 330i v ZHP, the 330i gains (which include an "intake") are:

HP: 193.5 ---> 201.6
TQ: 198.5 ---> 205.3

While the ZHP gains advertised are:

HP: 190.4 ---> 204.5
TQ: 186.3 ---> 197.7

https://1c2a8a2161d644d95009-22d26b38e78c173d82b3a9a01c774ffa.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.c om/image/dyno/E46330_shark.pdf

https://1c2a8a2161d644d95009-22d26b38e78c173d82b3a9a01c774ffa.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.c om/image/dyno/ZHP.pdf


How could the 'regular' 330i be that much more powerful than the ZHP??

Pretty big difference in temperature and humidity between the ZHP's before/after.

[BADCLOWN]

Yeah, didn't seem right at all. And I agree with the previous comment about misleading advertising.

[Alpha Motoring]

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[John in VA]

Legends of the Autobahn at Monterey Car Week - Took home 1st Place Concours
Congratulations! Let's see some other pix of the car, please.

[Dual]

Yes. Pleez

[holyc0w]

But there's some dust on the engine cover :ducking

[704sw]

Washed and detailed in preparation for going to VIR tomorrow to watch the IMSA races with my buddy from college. Since we're meeting up with the local CCA chapter, and watching from the BMW corrals, I couldn't have her showing up like hot trash.

Annnnd then I looked at the calendar. The event is next Sunday, and not tomorrow. Good job, Spenser...

[holyc0w]

Washed and detailed in preparation for going to VIR tomorrow to watch the IMSA races with my buddy from college. Since we're meeting up with the local CCA chapter, and watching from the BMW corrals, I couldn't have her showing up like hot trash.

Annnnd then I looked at the calendar. The event is next Sunday, and not tomorrow. Good job, Spenser...

LOL

One of the best parts of the IMSA race weekend(video link):
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4380/36485206916_2b1ec1202f_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/XA5dTE)VID_20170805_144620371 (https://flic.kr/p/XA5dTE) :cool

I did a maintenance 'wash and wax', and also cleaned it a bit under the hood for the first time ever.

30853

30854

[704sw]

LOL

One of the best parts of the IMSA race weekend(video link):
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4380/36485206916_2b1ec1202f_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/XA5dTE)VID_20170805_144620371 (https://flic.kr/p/XA5dTE) :cool

Holy Doppler effect Batman!

[webster]

Finally got the pa soft working and was able to code in the clown nose blink when locked and turn signal flash on lock/unlock (I don't have an alarm).

Gonna do more coding tomorrow to try to address the lack of warning chimes. Also gonna adjust the speedometer and temp gauge needles. We'll see what else I decide...

[stephenkirsh]

PSS10 and Turner sway bar completed on the front.

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Dat ass prepped for tomorrow.

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Thanks to Dustin for helping, Tim for taking my call, a bunch of people on Facebook helping, and Hank telling to put down my purse when a strut wouldn't budge :P

[fredo]

Finally got the pa soft working and was able to code in the clown nose blink when locked and turn signal flash on lock/unlock (I don't have an alarm).

Gonna do more coding tomorrow to try to address the lack of warning chimes. Also gonna adjust the speedometer and temp gauge needles. We'll see what else I decide...

Well done, Wes. :thumbup

[KendrickC]

My aftermarket headunit popped today. Gotta check if it's the inbuilt fuse that's gone or whether it's the unit itself.

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[webster]

Thanks fredo. Your Melbourne is looking splendid!!

[ELCID86]

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Way to go Joseph (the bar did it! ;)

[Dual]

Finally got the pa soft working and was able to code in the clown nose blink when locked and turn signal flash on lock/unlock (I don't have an alarm). Could you tell me where those functions are located in PASoft? I didn't know they were addressable. Thanks!

[webster]

Could you tell me where those functions are located in PASoft? I didn't know they were addressable. Thanks!

everything you need to know is in this thread and the two linked threads contained therein:

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=1067835

[droman81]

30879
All washed up and parked all alone.


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[Prestovie]

All washed up and parked all alone.


Love that spot you're at

[droman81]

Love that spot you're at

It's up on top of the water st garage in Charlottesville.


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[fredo]

I went to the DMV to pay the car registration for the X3. They open at 7.30 AM but I arrived around 8 AM. I got ticket #12 and they were serving #8 at the time. Not bad at all. They offer appointments but I didn't try that option yet.

[Prestovie]

I went to the DMV to pay the car registration for the X3. They open at 7.30 AM but I arrived around 8 AM. I got ticket #12 and they were serving #8 at the time. Not bad at all. They offer appointments but I didn't try that option yet.

Dang, that reminds me that I need to renew registration


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[az3579]

Replaced both city light bulbs so the new one matches the other one. Also replaced a bulb in the trunk light on the right side.
Finally, installed my trunk-floor-sag stopper thing on the threaded rod where the spare tire goes.

[Dual]

everything you need to know is in this thread and the two linked threads contained therein:

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=1067835Belated thanks for this response- I've been out of action for a while.

[holyc0w]

I cleaned the windshield once again. I mixed up my wash cloths with the window cloths, and have been paying the price ever since. :blink

[JPMo]

Finally, after many months, I was able to get the strut bar installed with the help of some cool guys, a shop, an impact wrench and some wire! Not really sure I can tell a difference but hey #racecar 30898

[Rovert]

My friend said the same when he put that strutbar on his E46M. Didn't really notice anything. Haha

[fredo]

Strut bar is on my wish list, only for the looks. On a side note, my zhp had a close call with Mother Nature. It was parked on the driveway. Thanks to hurricane Harvey, two tree branches fell down close by. Luckily, no car damage to report.

[Vas]

Finally, after many months, I was able to get the strut bar installed with the help of some cool guys, a shop, an impact wrench and some wire! Not really sure I can tell a difference but hey #racecar 30898Looks proper though

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[ELCID86]

Glad it missed Fredo!

[stephenkirsh]

What was the impact wrench needed for on a strut bar install?

[JPMo]

Looks proper though

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Thank you. I need to get some dressings put on the engine bay


What was the impact wrench needed for on a strut bar install?

One of the strut mount studs managed to break itself loose at some point, so it was free spinning in the strut mount, and couldn't be taken out with hand tools. The guys at the shop managed to get it out and later tightened after install, using an impact wrench.

[Whammy]

Changed the oil and the spark plugs over the weekend. Engine is smooth!! Played doctor and took an oil sample. Going to send it off to Blackstone Labs for an analysis. Differential and transmission fluids still need to be changed but I may wait until I actually hit 180,000mi which should be right around the wedding.

[daytona90t]

Finished my auto transmission service this weekend. Three weeks ago I did the initial drain and refill with Redline D4, got about 3.5 quarts of fresh fluid in. Saturday I drained the fluid, dropped the pan, and replaced the filter, gasket, pan bolts, drain and fill plug with OEM parts. This time I got about 6.5 quarts back in using the level the car and 2 step fill cold/fill warm method. Pan and valve body were fairly clean for 107,000 miles. It was changed out 70,000 by the previous owner at a small Indy shop, but I cannot verify if the pan was dropped and the filter was changed as they were both OEM. I drove it home 80 miles from my parents and it shifts really smooth both up and down and in drive and sport modes.

I have been doing some research and cannot find much information about drain interval with the Redline D4. I am thinking it should be good for 30,000 - 50,000 driving style depending? Anyone else running D4 and have any recommendations as to drain intervals?

Now onto the X3 for transmission and differential fluid services next weekend. It's fun having two BMWs at or just over 100,000 miles.

[Sockethead]

Yep! 30k - 50k is the normal interval for auto. I change all of mine @ 30k

[zhpnsnv]

Finally finished a paint correction. Got it to about 80-85% which isn't terrible for 150k miles. If anyone is looking for polishes that work amazingly then grab sonax perfect finish. Absolutely amazing. Used it to follow m105 and it was head and shoulders better than m205. Enough cut to do more correction and just a ridiculously fine finisher.

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Also installed my new plate:
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And Amazon gloss grilles fit perfectly:
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One more:
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[stephenkirsh]

Thank you. I need to get some dressings put on the engine bay



One of the strut mount studs managed to break itself loose at some point, so it was free spinning in the strut mount, and couldn't be taken out with hand tools. They guys at the shop managed to get it out and later tightened after install, using an impact wrench.

Sounds like it's time replace the strut mounts. They're a wear item.

[JPMo]

Finally finished a paint correction. Got it to about 80-85% which isn't terrible for 150k miles. If anyone is looking for polishes that work amazingly then grab sonax perfect finish. Absolutely amazing. Used it to follow m105 and it was head and shoulders better than m205. Enough cut to do more correction and just a ridiculously fine finisher


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Very nice work. Did you hit your rear diffuser with perfect finish as well? Mine is really oxidized but it never occurred to me that I could maybe polish it until literally just now looking at your pics :facepalm:facepalm

[zhpnsnv]

Very nice work. Did you hit your rear diffuser with perfect finish as well? Mine is really oxidized but it never occurred to me that I could maybe polish it until literally just now looking at your pics :facepalm:facepalm

Actually that's a great thought. I've never thought to polish it. I dress mine with Adam's VRT. https://www.amazon.com/Adams-Polishes-SPRVRT-VRT-16oz/dp/B001QVG7MC

I would be scared to polish it since I really don't know what the finish is made out of. The Adam's VRP will last a decent amount of time before I will need to reapply. But now you've got me thinking about some light polishing!

Should have added that VRP goes on the trim and the tires as well.

Also, the process was this:
- wheels/tires with sonax and chemical guys APC for the tires/wheel wells
- wash with chemical guys soap (can't remember flavor)
- decontaminate with mckees iron remover
- clay
- wash again
- dry
- remove kidney grilles, license plates, and front side indicators
- tape off trim/black areas
- m105 with a few pads -- tried orange, yellow, and microfiber. All of this is on my Flex 3401 VRG.
- Settled on m105 with orange pads
- then m205 with black pads and white pads for worse areas
- then I discovered the magic of Sonax Perfect Finish, and the process went like this:
- 2 passes of m105 with orange
- 2 passes of sonax with white
- once polishing was done, I topped it with Sonax liquid wax, then some menzerna endless shine
- took some Q-tips and removed all of the excess dust/wax/polish in all the cracks and crevices
- cleaned the glass
- installed all the crap I took off
- done!

[zhpnsnv]

Here are some random process before and after shots:

Before:
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Afters:
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[danewilson77]

Good work. I'm going to pick up some of the Sonax and give it a go.

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[Johnmadd]

Looks amazing Marc!

[san]

+1 nice work!


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[Sockethead]

Good work. I'm going to pick up some of the Sonax and give it a go.

+1... as soon as a grow some bigger balls... still worried about F'ing it up

[zhpnsnv]

Thanks all!

If you've got minor imperfections then the sonax can probably take care of all of it with two passes. If your car is as bad as mine was than you'll need a compound.

Nothing to be worried about with polishing via DA polisher. You can't burn through the clearcoat.


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[droman81]

Thanks all!

If you've got minor imperfections then the sonax can probably take care of all of it with two passes. If your car is as bad as mine was than you'll need a compound.

Nothing to be worried about with polishing via DA polisher. You can't burn through the clearcoat.


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So you are happy with the gloss black amazon grills? I see a few different ones on there, which ones did you go with?


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[zhpnsnv]

I went with these: Front Kidney Grill Grilles for BMW E46 2002-2006 4 door 4D 3 Series Car Front Bumper Grille Gloss Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EV0VG84/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_mj8opYZ3ugfL6

I'm happy for the price. They're not high quality and will probably not last a very long time. But they were cheap, they're gloss, and they fit great.


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[danewilson77]

+1... as soon as a grow some bigger balls... still worried about F'ing it upNot worried at all about that at 230K miles.

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[zhpnsnv]

Not worried at all about that at 230K miles.

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Good point!

To learn more about the sonax you can search it on YouTube. A place called esoteric explains it well.


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[JPMo]

Actually that's a great thought. I've never thought to polish it. I dress mine with Adam's VRT. https://www.amazon.com/Adams-Polishes-SPRVRT-VRT-16oz/dp/B001QVG7MC

I would be scared to polish it since I really don't know what the finish is made out of. The Adam's VRP will last a decent amount of time before I will need to reapply. But now you've got me thinking about some light polishing!

Should have added that VRP goes on the trim and the tires as well.

Also, the process was this:
- wheels/tires with sonax and chemical guys APC for the tires/wheel wells
- wash with chemical guys soap (can't remember flavor)
- decontaminate with mckees iron remover
- clay
- wash again
- dry
- remove kidney grilles, license plates, and front side indicators
- tape off trim/black areas
- m105 with a few pads -- tried orange, yellow, and microfiber. All of this is on my Flex 3401 VRG.
- Settled on m105 with orange pads
- then m205 with black pads and white pads for worse areas
- then I discovered the magic of Sonax Perfect Finish, and the process went like this:
- 2 passes of m105 with orange
- 2 passes of sonax with white
- once polishing was done, I topped it with Sonax liquid wax, then some menzerna endless shine
- took some Q-tips and removed all of the excess dust/wax/polish in all the cracks and crevices
- cleaned the glass
- installed all the crap I took off
- done!

Yeah Im really curious, unfortunately I wont have access to my polisher for at least 3-4 months but if you happen to try it, please share! Also DWs sig pic is incredible. The angle, the drop, the scenery...its all perfect. Just wow

[Vas]

Love me some sonax https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170829/4a2d578b611c83846462d4772bc738da.jpg

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[zhpnsnv]

I want to try the polymer netsheild. You like it?


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[nextelbuddy]

After getting my car painted and Polished and buffed to get rid of all the orange peel.. I ended up going with sonax cc36 ceramic coating and I couldn't be happier with the beating and hydrophobic properties. It's only around $79 on Amazon and was really easy to apply.

[stephenkirsh]

Rotated the ol' ARC-8 + PSS

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170829/69710b3f0a210b38cd649793a97a65db.jpg

Not particularly enthused about the amount of wear on the outside edge on the front wheels. Hoping the lower PSS10 suspension will produce a more even wear pattern for track use.

Rears look just fine.

[Vas]

I want to try the polymer netsheild. You like it?


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[zhpnsnv]

After getting my car painted and Polished and buffed to get rid of all the orange peel.. I ended up going with sonax cc36 ceramic coating and I couldn't be happier with the beating and hydrophobic properties. It's only around $79 on Amazon and was really easy to apply.

I'm really hesitant to put on a coating, maybe with the exception of the McKee's 37 SiO2 Enhanced version. The prices are a little bit crazy, and I just don't have enough confidence in my polishing abilities to put something semi-permanent on top of it. Also, I like tracking the life of whatever product I have on there then reapplying when necessary.

One thing I love is the McKee's Hydro Blue. Easiest application ever (spray on wet car, spray off with hose), and it adds a nice layer of protection for a few weeks. My process for washing will be wash, hydro blue, then a drying aid QD. Should keep the protection lasting a while.

Other option is to get the McKee's coating on there before winter.

[nextelbuddy]

I'm really hesitant to put on a coating, maybe with the exception of the McKee's 37 SiO2 Enhanced version. The prices are a little bit crazy, and I just don't have enough confidence in my polishing abilities to put something semi-permanent on top of it. Also, I like tracking the life of whatever product I have on there then reapplying when necessary.

One thing I love is the McKee's Hydro Blue. Easiest application ever (spray on wet car, spray off with hose), and it adds a nice layer of protection for a few weeks. My process for washing will be wash, hydro blue, then a drying aid QD. Should keep the protection lasting a while.

Other option is to get the McKee's coating on there before winter.

i'm not sure why you would be hesitant to put on a coating such has a ceramic coating but not the Net Polymer shield. the ceramic coating is like an extended polymer shield option with coverage for they say 2-3 years (i think a year is more realistic).

its literally just a clear liquid wax essentially that comes in 2 layers. one is the ceramic coating which is clear and applies very easy and smooth.... the 2nd layer is the glossy shine layer.

once both are on, there is no thickness or anything. you cant even tell its there unless you wash the car where waster beads right off OR you get something like bird poop or road grime etc.. that wipes off very easily now.

now I just wash the car when its "dirty" then dry it with a water blade. in between washes if its dusty I just use a California brush OR liquid spray detailer which only adds to the hydrophobic properties even more and has more shine.

[zhpnsnv]

Sounds like it's working out well for you. I'll continue researching and obsessing over the choices, which is a large part of the fun!

[BMWCurves]

Does the water blade work well? I've never seen anyone use one before.

[704sw]

Does the water blade work well? I've never seen anyone use one before.

If you have a very light and gentle touch, it can work very well. I like the one with the semi-flexible, rubbery handle more than the original "California Water Blade" with the plastic handle.

[Rovert]

Sounds like it's working out well for you. I'll continue researching and obsessing over the choices, which is a large part of the fun!

My ceramic has lasted over two years with hardly any time to maintain which has been perfect. The time I have gotten back from cleaning and detailing the car is worth the price whether it be economically or your own time to install.

I don't need to clean with soap, just "running" water and a soft towel. If the car is super caked on with dirt and muck then I may use some soap to keep things more lubricated as the towel/not runs over the dirt. Most spring/summer/fall times I can just dry the car after a good rain shower and the car is clean and scratch free. Every couple months I'll just spray some Carpro Reload on my damp drying towel and just run it over the whole car. Bi annually I'll use iron X to pull solid iron deposits off the ceramic which takes more or less the same time as washing the car. Today it still beads up and I don't feel any OCD need to clean my car in any special "detailer" way that adds complexity or the water bill. A few times this summer I just sprayed waterless wash on the car to wipe away dust/dirt to no ill-effect. I love ceramic. [emoji41][emoji1417]



Does the water blade work well? I've never seen anyone use one before.

I have the blade! It's wonderful to wipe water away from large wet and clean surfaces. You obviously don't want to it over a wet dirty car. It takes me 5 swipes to do the roof which will be done in 20 seconds. I use light pressure just to hold the super flexible blade against the surface. Again, I don't worry very much because it's all ceramic coated. If I'm too aggressive it's still fine.

[slater]

My ceramic has lasted over two years with hardly any time to maintain which has been perfect. The time I have gotten back from cleaning and detailing the car is worth the price whether it be economically or your own time to install.

I don't need to clean with soap, just "running" water and a soft towel. If the car is super caked on with dirt and muck then I may use some soap to keep things more lubricated as the towel/not runs over the dirt. Most spring/summer/fall times I can just dry the car after a good rain shower and the car is clean and scratch free. Every couple months I'll just spray some Carpro Reload on my damp drying towel and just run it over the whole car. Bi annually I'll use iron X to pull solid iron deposits off the ceramic which takes more or less the same time as washing the car. Today it still beads up and I don't feel any OCD need to clean my car in any special "detailer" way that adds complexity or the water bill. A few times this summer I just sprayed waterless wash on the car to wipe away dust/dirt to no ill-effect. I love ceramic. [emoji41][emoji1417]

man............ all of this, but mainly the bold bit, is why i should seriously consider this. once i get my paint issues sorted.

[Hermes]

I bought some parts, I'll install them tomorrow

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[Sockethead]

I finally got around to replacing my driver's side window regulator after buying the replacement about a year ago. I stopped going up all the way.

I looked closely at the old one and could find nothing obvious wrong with it... it was definitely bad though

[BMWCurves]

man............ all of this, but mainly the bold bit, is why i should seriously consider this. once i get my paint issues sorted.

+1

Ceramic is in my future I think. As is a water blade, possibly.

[Prestovie]

Well I didn't do anything TODAY, but after getting out of my car in bright sun and looking down I sure am about to do something soon.
I bought the car last year with emasculate paint, hand washed by the original owner, never put through an auto wash. About 4 months ago I started going to a Hand Wash place where I watched them hand wash it, figured it'd be fine. I had just moved in the months prior and was still in the process, and hand washing her wasn't top priority unfortunately
I don't know why I'm noticing this more now but WOW, im not used to seeing any swirl marks so this took me back https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170830/475aac4bdfac1e51fcde7e98ac6371de.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170830/28c9c30380971e07fc22d472a9fe8d2f.jpg
I know there are far worse things to complain about, especially considering the severity, or lack there of, of the issue.
Still though, it's disheartening [emoji26]


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[JPMo]

Well I didn't do anything TODAY, but after getting out of my car in bright sun and looking down I sure am about to do something soon.
I bought the car last year with emasculate paint, hand washed by the original owner, never put through an auto wash. About 4 months ago I started going to a Hand Wash place where I watched them hand wash it, figured it'd be fine. I had just moved in the months prior and was still in the process, and hand washing her wasn't top priority unfortunately
I don't know why I'm noticing this more now but WOW, im not used to seeing any swirl marks so this took me back
I know there are far worse things to complain about, especially considering the severity, or lack there of, of the issue.
Still though, it's disheartening [emoji26]



Sorry bud, hurts to see damage no matter how small. Unfortunately, most of these hand wash places are no better than gas station, automatic washers when it comes to scratching paint.

[Prestovie]

Sorry bud, hurts to see damage no matter how small. Unfortunately, most of these hand wash places are no better than gas station, automatic washers when it comes to scratching paint.

Guess so, won't be doing that anymore lol. There's a place near me that does full details for $175 - full interior and exterior. So I'll be stopping by this week and seeing how much exterior is alone


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[Sockethead]

when i bought my car it had really bad holograms thought the paint and being a black car, they were really noticeable. The detail place I went to got them out. Your detailer should be able to do the same. I think I paid $99 back in 2008

[az3579]

Replaced my center vents because my old one had a slightly binding temp slider as well as a crack in the upper left corner.

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Also, deleted my Bimmian mount because I got tired of my loose looking trim. I'll come up with an alternate solution in the mean time...

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[John in VA]

Replaced my center vents because my old one had a slightly binding temp slider as well as a crack in the upper left corner.
How do you remove the vent? I have 2 cars with the same upper left crack...

[704sw]

How do you remove the vent? I have 2 cars with the same upper left crack...

I, too, have this crack. I haven't decided if it bothers me enough just yet.

[az3579]

How do you remove the vent? I have 2 cars with the same upper left crack...

Remove the passenger dash and center dash trims. Remove the two screws on either side under the vents. Grab from the bottom of the vents and twist upward with some force and they should pop out.

You'll see when the vents are loose that there is a cable attached to the temp slider. Remove the clip on the red retainer part of the cable, then slide the O end off the black plastic pin and pop the cable out of its plastic retainer. It's easiest if you look up a video on YouTube how to do this to get a better visual.

[dlucas589]

Replaced my center vents because my old one had a slightly binding temp slider as well as a crack in the upper left corner.

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Also, deleted my Bimmian mount because I got tired of my loose looking trim. I'll come up with an alternate solution in the mean time...

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Botond - What kind of nav is that? Looks great!

[ELCID86]

Remove the passenger dash and center dash trims. Remove the two screws on either side under the vents. Grab from the bottom of the vents and twist upward with some force and they should pop out.

You'll see when the vents are loose that there is a cable attached to the temp slider. Remove the clip on the red retainer part of the cable, then slide the O end off the black plastic pin and pop the cable out of its plastic retainer. It's easiest if you look up a video on YouTube how to do this to get a better visual.

It can be a bear to get out. I always think it won't come or is going to break. Agree--watch the videos.

[az3579]

Botond - What kind of nav is that? Looks great!

Eonon GA5150 - going to be for sale very soon...


It can be a bear to get out. I always think it won't come or is going to break. Agree--watch the videos.

The only hard part about the entire process was trying to take out my radio and vents without damaging my trim. I was very afraid to take out that trim covering these pieces because that one pin towards the steering column was pretty stuck and I didn't want to break the pin retaining plastic. I've done that twice already on different trims, so I was super careful and just left it in while working around it.

[spatchel]

Installed Koni sport shocks and struts today. I can't wait to see how they feel on the road to work tomorrow.

[wstr75]

What did I do for my ZHP today (actually yesterday)? I damaged it by running over a rubber bungee cord. It made a hell of a racket. The tire went flat when the bungee cord's s-hook was pulled out of the center tread. Also discovered the temporary spare had a bent rim and that is likely causing its own slow leak issue.

A quarter panel paint job is forthcoming all because of a bungee cord laying in the highway. Look closely and you can see the trim was broken and the scratches are deeply gouged into the fender and door panel. The centrifugal force apparently stretched out the bungee and allowing the metal end to tear up the side of the car.
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[san]

What did I do for my ZHP today (actually yesterday)? I damaged it by running over a rubber bungee cord. It made a hell of a racket. The tire went flat when the bungee cord's s-hook was pulled out of the center tread. Also discovered the temporary spare had a bent rim and that is likely causing its own slow leak issue.

A quarter panel paint job is forthcoming all because of a bungee cord laying in the highway. Look closely and you can see the trim was broken and the scratches are deeply gouged into the fender and door panel. The centrifugal force apparently stretched out the bungee and allowing the metal end to tear up the side of the car.
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That's really unfortunate. Sucks.

Claiming insurance?


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[Johnmadd]

That's really unfortunate. Sucks.

Claiming insurance?


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+1

[Not_Special]

I did the Home-link upgrade and it was super easy. Thanks to this forum!

[wstr75]

Repairs coming out of my pocket. Going to have the body shop fix some other spots at the same time.

[Sockethead]

Something like that should fall under comprehensive and not raise your rates...

[wstr75]

Am going to look into the insurance coverage. We have high deductibles so the additional $$ from the insurance company may not be all that beneficial with my wanting to have some additional areas touched up. Additionally, I may be moving to a 2 Series in the next 12 to 24 months and don't want a Carfax entry that gets misinterpreted and ends to a greater deduction in buyers eyes than is reasonable as the damage is strictly superficial (requiring painting but no body or frame work).

I appreciate the concerns and comments. It has value as a mental re-set for this old guy as it illustrates you have to be prepared for Murphy to strike at any time. Interestingly, Murphy's Law is attributed to testing by Dr. Stapp, the guy who rode the rocket sled doing studies later used in ejection seats, space capsule design, etc. Here is the link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murphy%27s_law

[stephenkirsh]

Used the ol' Dremel to lengthen the attachment holes on the Mason bar so the strut mount bolts would align after removing alignment pins for extra negative camber.


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Had to use a smaller nut on the inner two. The larger nut was hitting the bar. I don't recall where I got them from. I'm thinking the nuts were off of the RSM. Pure luck.

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[Sockethead]

To all that have an aftermarket windshield and have working rain/headlight sensors...

Can you guys take a picture of the sensor eye at the top of the windshield and the DOT number?

I'm in a battle with the insurance company over these not functioning since the windshield was replaced with an aftermarket.
The windshield tech wants to see if they are different...

If I could get 3 pictures, that would be great!

[danewilson77]

To all that have an aftermarket windshield and have working rain/headlight sensors...

Can you guys take a picture of the sensor eye at the top of the windshield and the DOT number?

I'm in a battle with the insurance company over these not functioning since the windshield was replaced with an aftermarket.
The windshield tech wants to see if they are different...

If I could get 3 pictures, that would be great!Mines after market, but works. Still want a pic?

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[Sockethead]

Yes, that's exactly what I need: aftermarket that works

[webster]

Today I did by far the easiest mod I've ever done: front license plate delete strip. Old bracket popped right off and new one popped right on. Took 30 seconds.

Only problem now is the lower mesh grille is now two-tone, Grey around the outside and black on the middle where the bracket had been shielding it. So now I gotta paint that sucker. Someone remind me what's the best paint for a lasting lower grille paint job?

[BMWCurves]

Today I did by far the easiest mod I've ever done: front license plate delete strip. Old bracket popped right off and new one popped right on. Took 30 seconds.

Only problem now is the lower mesh grille is now two-tone, Grey around the outside and black on the middle where the bracket had been shielding it. So now I gotta paint that sucker. Someone remind me what's the best paint for a lasting lower grille paint job?

I don't know what the "best" is, but I used several coats of Rust-Oleum Stops Rust Semi-Gloss Protective Enamel spray paint:

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Rust-Oleum-Stops-Rust-Black-Rust-Resistant-Enamel-Spray-Paint-Actual-Net-Contents-15-oz/50257747

[slater]

Yes, that's exactly what I need: aftermarket that works

I have one, I will try to get you a pic tomorrow!


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[Sockethead]

Ok great! Thanks! I just need two more then... BP?

[droman81]

I don't know what the "best" is, but I used several coats of Rust-Oleum Stops Rust Semi-Gloss Protective Enamel spray paint:

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Rust-Oleum-Stops-Rust-Black-Rust-Resistant-Enamel-Spray-Paint-Actual-Net-Contents-15-oz/50257747

What is the best way to paint it?


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[BMWCurves]

The best way would be to remove the grille. ecrabb's guide is quite good: http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?16673-DIY-M-Tech-II-Coupe-Bumper-Removal-Grille-Refresh-doityourself

If you're lazy like me, first wash the grille and let it dry. Next, just remove the license plate bracket, tape off the bumper surrounding the grille using painter's tape, and stuff newspaper behind the grille to prevent overspray by sliding it down through the engine bay in front of the radiator. Then just spray an even coat of paint, making sure to go at angles so that all surfaces are covered by the paint i.e. left-right, up-down and/or diagonal. Let it dry and repeat the process at least once more.

[webster]

Im all about lazy if it works. I plan to do the tape off method as well. Thanks

[az3579]

Ok great! Thanks! I just need two more then... BP?

I only had my aftermarket glass for 2 weeks, during which time I don't recall any rain. I bitched at them about the waviness and they caved in and gave me an OE glass. Pilkington with the BMW logo.

[wstr75]

Driver side headlight went out two days ago. Today replaced the xenon bulb and is working fine. The passenger side was replaced three months ago. Interestingly, I took the stock air box out for more room and found the bottom of the air box had been cut out with a taped hose hanging down into the compartment behind the bumper. Am curious why a previous owner made that modification. I ordered a used air box on Ebay to return air box to stock configuration.

[webster]

Driver side headlight went out two days ago. Today replaced the xenon bulb and is working fine. The passenger side was replaced three months ago. Interestingly, I took the stock air box out for more room and found the bottom of the air box had been cut out with a taped hose hanging down into the compartment behind the bumper. Am curious why a previous owner made that modification. I ordered a used air box on Ebay to return air box to stock configuration.

That's done to theoretically provide additional airflow to the airbox. The same setup is used on the Dinan CAI. I am skeptical as to the actual gains provided by the extra tube. I suspect that air is 1) hot and 2) dirty

On topic: got the ZHP flashed with a Eurocharge tune today. Initial reaction is pretty positive. Seems to pull harder and doesn't engine brake slower (which was my main complaint with the Shark). Thanks to Seth for the family pricing hookup!

[ELCID86]

Ok great! Thanks! I just need two more then... BP?

Texting you.

[704sw]

20mm rear sway bar from an xi.
H&R rear sport springs.
One more corner of the 135i brakes.

The 4th corner is being a little shit. I'm thinking about cutting above the nut on the hardline, replacing the nut, and re-flaring. It easily has 2" to spare without putting stress on the line.

I need to order E36 upper spring perches in order to use the H&R springs with my TC Kline camber plates. Thus, Chinese death trap spring compressors get to wait another week or two.

[slater]

Ok great! Thanks! I just need two more then... BP?

Here ya go - is this what you need?

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[Sockethead]

That'll do, thanks

[Oli77]

Trying to fix this: at first I only could find one of those pins. After shaking and shaking, out came the other one.

Hope I can change time again.

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[Oli77]

Worked!!!! Super happy to have time control again. Super glue to the rescue.

[webster]

Nice! I still need to try to fix my pins or swap the cluster. So annoying!

[Oli77]

Yep, couldn't stand having the wrong time anymore.

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[Prestovie]

In the past four days 3 birds have laid their presents on my paint, I'm not going to post the damage because it's gross imo, but one of them is like 3in in diameter. Ridiculous.


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[704sw]

In the past four days 3 birds have laid their presents on my paint, I'm not going to post the damage because it's gross imo, but one of them is like 3in in diameter. Ridiculous.


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Well-fed birds in the Windy City, it seems.

[holyc0w]

Damn...first time I fed the birds too.

[az3579]

Fitted stock mirrors to Wobz. It's the first time I've seen it with stock mirrors... they're not that bad, actually. I can get used to them, but they're not permanent. Hopefully I'll have my M3 mirrors back from repair in 2-3 weeks. :)

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[slater]

Fitted stock mirrors to Wobz. It's the first time I've seen it with stock mirrors... they're not that bad, actually.

they do offer more visibility as the glass area is bigger than the M3 mirrors. ;)

[704sw]

Fitted stock mirrors to Wobz. It's the first time I've seen it with stock mirrors... they're not that bad, actually. I can get used to them, but they're not permanent. Hopefully I'll have my M3 mirrors back from repair in 2-3 weeks. :)

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4425/37021465781_3f9bf95bd3_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/YpsFYa)IMG_20170910_210517 (https://flic.kr/p/YpsFYa) by botond.pal (https://www.flickr.com/photos/65070296@N06/), on Flickr

I think the sedan mirrors look better than the coupe mirrors, but obviously M3 ftw. Oh and that's quite the bug you caught on the lens there.


they do offer more visibility as the glass area is bigger than the M3 mirrors. ;)
Whoa there with that logic, Peter! As my one that got away always said, "style over comfort."

[az3579]

they do offer more visibility as the glass area is bigger than the M3 mirrors. ;)

I feel I have better visibility with my M3 mirrors since they're wider, and wider is better for me personally. Then again, my M3 mirrors have aspherical glass, so that helps - but the physical width of the glass is what I'm having a hard time with.

[anandoc]

Oh and that's quite the bug you caught on the lens there.




Canada and the US North-East have 2 seasons - 'bugs & construction' and 'salt and snow'. Both take a heavy toll on our cars.

[az3579]

Canada and the US North-East have 2 seasons - 'bugs & construction' and 'salt and snow'. Both take a heavy toll on our cars.


Nail on the head.

[joeybananaz18]

Replaced my center vents because my old one had a slightly binding temp slider as well as a crack in the upper left corner.

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Also, deleted my Bimmian mount because I got tired of my loose looking trim. I'll come up with an alternate solution in the mean time...

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What head unit is that? I think I'm going to want to ask for a new upgrade to the oem business stereo that I've got now?


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[az3579]

What head unit is that? I think I'm going to want to ask for a new upgrade to the oem business stereo that I've got now?


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Eonon GA5150. It'll be for sale soon...

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[joeybananaz18]

Eonon GA5150. It'll be for sale soon...

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Android based?


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[BMWCurves]

Eonon GA5150. It'll be for sale soon...

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Finally getting that Avin Avant 3 head unit?

https://i.imgur.com/4rqKi2S.gif

[holyc0w]

It says it's coming soon. :rofl

I wonder if anybody's still holding on to the pre-order deposit.

[az3579]

Android based?


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Yes. It has 4.4.


Finally getting that Avin Avant 3 head unit?

https://i.imgur.com/4rqKi2S.gif

The only thing I'll be getting from Avin is a refund for the deposit I left ages ago. This is fucking ridiculous.

[dlucas589]

Fitted stock mirrors to Wobz. It's the first time I've seen it with stock mirrors... they're not that bad, actually. I can get used to them, but they're not permanent. Hopefully I'll have my M3 mirrors back from repair in 2-3 weeks. :)

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Looking Good Botond! Even if it is only temporary...

[Hornung418]

Took the GSW to the dealer for the free 30 day check-up. Got lots of compliments from the service advisors. [emoji4]

I'm at 60 days of ownership (20 of which I was out of the country) and I'm at 4,358 miles. I really like my car. LOL

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[Prestovie]

Called a local detail shop today about bringing my ZHP in tomorrow, said it'd be $175 for the whole thing, does that sound right? I almost figured it would be more expensive. I've seen the work that they've done on my dad's CLS 500 and that came out pretty great on black paint, but I don't think I really got a good look at it and that was a year ago.
I've been advised from my brother not to take it to the BMW dealership because the service they do offer doesn't include paint correction and that they don't really pay attention to the cleanliness of their wash tools...

[John in VA]

Called a local detail shop today about bringing my ZHP in tomorrow, said it'd be $175 for the whole thing, does that sound right? I almost figured it would be more expensive.
It's probably a wash, single pass polish & hopefully a wax or sealant & interior vacuum. $175 doesn't get you much here in the Washington DC area - perhaps your pricing there is better!

[ELCID86]

Took the GSW to the dealer for the free 30 day check-up. Got lots of compliments from the service advisors. [emoji4]

I'm at 60 days of ownership (20 of which I was out of the country) and I'm at 4,358 miles. I really like my car. LOL

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Glad you like it. Both my boys are in GTIs (MK6) and I've found myself looking at Golf TDIs, Rs, and TDI Wagons lately.

[Hornung418]

Glad you like it. Both my boys are in GTIs (MK6) and I've found myself looking at Golf TDIs, Rs, and TDI Wagons lately.If you value utility, don't look for anything but a GSW/JSW. I've seen a couple JSW TDIs in MD and they look pretty slick.

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[ELCID86]

If you value utility, don't look for anything but a GSW/JSW. I've seen a couple JSW TDIs in MD and they look pretty slick.

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My wife thinks she's more of a hatchback chic than wagon-ista. I need to drive one.

[Hornung418]

My wife thinks she's more of a hatchback chic than wagon-ista. I need to drive one.Hit the dealerships. They're ordering a lot of 4mo GSWs!

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[Prestovie]

It's probably a wash, single pass polish & hopefully a wax or sealant & interior vacuum. $175 doesn't get you much here in the Washington DC area - perhaps your pricing there is better!

Ah probably, as long as there's some sort of polishing I'm happy, there wasn't anything deep


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[Prestovie]

Dropped her off https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170913/63c55df5cb1cedc59aa9418dc127a2ad.jpg


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[ELCID86]

Hit the dealerships. They're ordering a lot of 4mo GSWs!

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I'm not sure I'm following you?

[holyc0w]

I cleaned my steering wheel a few weeks ago. Rag came out clean. My hands have been relatively clean for ~10 months. ;)


I'm not sure I'm following you?

4Motion Golf SportWagens

[Hornung418]

I'm not sure I'm following you?Take a 2017 GSW with the 4motion system out for a spin. Lots of dealers wised up and started ordering that combo as an alternative to the Alltrack. They have them with the DSG and the 6MT. (The DSG has launch control...)

Not a lot changed between mk6 and mk7 platforms so you can experience a similar car now at the dealer, unless you've found a TDI JSW for sale.

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[Prestovie]

Hey not bad, $175 knocked off most if not all of the small stuff, she looks just like she did when I bought her ❤️ https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170914/cf74adf7e8923a54e59507e444b96dc1.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170914/9ba5d09d1e6eda0f37a849549021c262.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170914/5d4b4c125d68d3a0dd8fb23a930190fd.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170914/d2940ad6b7ce6fdbd293cd92f0fb0e0a.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170914/7b7e8267b0979678eafb349e152582f5.jpg
I figure people find it easier to find mistakes when you're paying someone else to do a good job, so granted there are a few complaints
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Overall a good value, makes my brothers look even dirtier than it is https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170914/3861024e0bba496af1edf17fed0f5d25.jpg


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[san]

I'm not sure I'm following you?

4 motion golf sportswagens.


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[az3579]

I'm not sure I'm following you?


4-month Gunshot Wound.




And no, that was not a knock against VW, so don't get any ideas!

[ELCID86]

4-month Gunshot Wound.




And no, that was not a knock against VW, so don't get any ideas!

:rofl

Thanks fellas. Will have to look at the 4Motion swagger wagons.

[az3579]

Replaced my Eonon head unit with a new Xtrons unit. This thing is amazing...

[bimmerteknik]

Replaced my Eonon head unit with a new Xtrons unit. This thing is amazing...

More details and pics!!!


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[ELCID86]

Replaced my Eonon head unit with a new Xtrons unit. This thing is amazing...

Do tell... :foottap

[az3579]

More details and pics!!!


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Do tell... :foottap
In time...

I will do a review of it once I've spent some time with it. There are still a couple of features I've yet to test. I will say this though: So far it's far better than I expected.

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[ELCID86]

In time...

I will do a review of it once I've spent some time with it. There are still a couple of features I've yet to test. I will say this though: So far it's far better than I expected.

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[Rovert]

So far it's far better than I expected.

Something that BP is happy with!!! [emoji43]

[BMWCurves]

In time...

I will do a review of it once I've spent some time with it. There are still a couple of features I've yet to test. I will say this though: So far it's far better than I expected.

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Interested in the review.

[az3579]

Do y'all want a first impressions review with updates or wait a while and do a final thoughts review?

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[BMWCurves]

Do y'all want a first impressions review with updates or wait a while and do a final thoughts review?

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Final thoughts review.

[Rovert]

All reviews. [emoji52]

[nextelbuddy]

received my Euro 4.5 LCM from ebay. paid $109 with $7 shipping.

already has triple blink enabled so I changed it to 5 blinks. already has the euro double flash hazard enabled as well.

I noticed in NCS Expert and PA SOft that even though this is a DYN Xenon LCM.. it has options to support DYN Xenon Adjustable self level headlights so i may take a gamble on a face plate that has the knob and see if it works with that option enabled. it actually had both options in NCS... NON Xenon manual adjust and Xenon manual adjust.

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[holyc0w]

Do y'all want a first impressions review with updates or wait a while and do a final thoughts review?

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All reviews.

31101

Though first option is preferred. End result should give a similar picture, right?



received my Euro 4.5 LCM from ebay. paid $109 with $7 shipping.

already has triple blink enabled so I changed it to 5 blinks. already has the euro double flash hazard enabled as well.


That's a great find.

[Prestovie]

I feel like such an idiot right now oh my god. What did I do for my ZHP? Just backed her into the front end of my brothers 4Runner https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170921/d4812a03e9ece018d8880ad712e41c40.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170921/e3c13142ea7e96969389419664b126d9.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170921/9c28fc7fd513f9c8428380ec9962e265.jpg
What'd you guys think? Gonna go out and get a quote tomorrow from a couple body shops. Nothing major though, didn't hit any metal on the car, trunk lid was untouched, just the bumper.
Still, I absolutely hate myself right now, full on backed into it while we were moving cars around. Pitch black out and I didn't even consider his car being there.


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[John in VA]

What'd you guys think? Gonna go out and get a quote tomorrow from a couple body shops. Nothing major though, didn't hit any metal on the car, trunk lid was untouched, just the bumper.
Detailing is cheaper in your area - perhaps body & paint work are, too. $600-800 here to respray the rear bumper cover.

[ELCID86]

Sunroof gasket and oil change (BMW and TSX).


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[BMWCurves]

Gave her a much needed bath after the ash from all the forest fires and then rain to cake it onto the paint.


Sunroof gasket and oil change (BMW and TSX).


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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

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[i_b_bass]

It's been a busy weekend so far. Addressed the ZKW headlight issue with the retrofit kit from The Retrofit Source with the Morimoto Mini DS 4.0 projectors, had the airbag recall taken care of, and picked up a set of Bridgestone S-04s with an alignment.

[danewilson77]

Rear suspension. New Lemforder RSM"s, and Bilstein B8 Sports.

New LED license plate bulbs and lenses.

New fogs with surrounds and bulbs.

Tomorrow.... Front suspension. Ugh.... I hate doing FCAB's.

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[BMWM3186]

Rear suspension. New Lemforder RSM"s, and Bilstein B8 Sports.

New LED license plate bulbs and lenses.

New fogs with surrounds and bulbs.

Tomorrow.... Front suspension. Ugh.... I hate doing FCAB's.

Sent from my S8+You had coil overs before correct?

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[danewilson77]

You had coil overs before correct?

Sent from my ONEPLUS 3 using TapatalkI still have Coilovers. I'm running the B8's with KW V1 springs.

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[Don Adolfo]

Oils and filters changed. Thanks Shawn.


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[ELCID86]

Oils and filters changed. Thanks Shawn.


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You betcha :thumbsup

[DARXIDE]

Bought parts. Negotiated with a body shop to fix a slow roll broadside [emoji37], searched for oem fender replacement(wheel arch buckle costs more to fix) . Researched Eagle Eye tails (lost 3 of 4 rows of leds on driver side). I've got replacement bixenons and side mirrors in the trunk (newer, refreshed look). Read up on installing my new shark tune. That's for my daily. Next.... start with preventative stuff on the newer one.

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[Prestovie]

Got a new garage door opener today(which is a nice change from manually opening and closing for the last month), but on top of that the information that came with it featured an e46 ZCP(?) https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170928/2da9345e48d0035f608fa1f26462decb.jpg
Not a ZHP I know, but I figured it was still relevant


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