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

[az3579]

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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Must be interesting to drive a ZSP with the gauges, radio, HVAC controls, and wipers reversed.

[Prestovie]

Must be interesting to drive a ZSP with the gauges, radio, HVAC controls, and wipers reversed.

Hahaha I didn’t notice that until now, can’t imagine why it’s set up like that unless they did it so they can use the inside of an e46 without paying BMW?


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[Prestovie]

WOW, ok so my brother locked his keys in the trunk of his 330ci ZHP. Apparently he tried taking a pole and hitting the unlock button but tried getting another half inch of room so he pulled back on the glass a smidge and the whole window exploded.
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So now even though he reached his arm in and opened the door from the inside, the alarm system is engaged and won’t let any of the electronic buttons work, including the trunk switch. He doesn’t have a spare key, and his only key is in his trunk.
I mean I died when I walked out and saw what happened, even funnier that he was in strictly underwear
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For the most part the “safety glass” works, but his hand is still gnarly cut up.
Anyone know how to disengage that alarm system? We can’t even get to the trunk through the ski portal. I think now he’s resorting to removing the seats so that he can take the speaker out and reach his arm through the door.
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[danewilson77]

WOW, ok so my brother locked his keys in the trunk of his 330ci ZHP. Apparently he tried taking a pole and hitting the unlock button but tried getting another half inch of room so he pulled back on the glass a smidge and the whole window exploded.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170929/eb73c1b0c5660a954f081b04358cb36d.jpg
So now even though he reached his arm in and opened the door from the inside, the alarm system is engaged and won’t let any of the electronic buttons work, including the trunk switch. He doesn’t have a spare key, and his only key is in his trunk.
I mean I died when I walked out and saw what happened, even funnier that he was in strictly underwear
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170929/634785f9533471436e4d024908584275.jpg
For the most part the “safety glass” works, but his hand is still gnarly cut up.
Anyone know how to disengage that alarm system? We can’t even get to the trunk through the ski portal. I think now he’s resorting to removing the seats so that he can take the speaker out and reach his arm through the door.
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[Rovert]

Open the ski bag. Grab a hook to pull the inside manual cabled trunk release.

[az3579]

I'm assuming no ZCP.

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I'm pretty sure all the coupes had folding rear seats.

Thing is, I'm not sure how he's going to remove the rear seats with them still latched in place.




Here's an idea... what if you removed some fuses? Could there be some fuses that could relinquish the alarm's hold of the locked doors and whatnot?

[Prestovie]

Here's an idea... what if you removed some fuses? Could there be some fuses that could relinquish the alarm's hold of the locked doors and whatnot?

He probably could have done that yeah, but a google search wouldn’t bring it up. And the rear seats fold but the latch is inside the trunk, hence the reason he had to remove the speaker to reach back there to pull the latch


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[PdZHP]

Woah

[danewilson77]

I'm pretty sure all the coupes had folding rear seats.

Thing is, I'm not sure how he's going to remove the rear seats with them still latched in place.




Here's an idea... what if you removed some fuses? Could there be some fuses that could relinquish the alarm's hold of the locked doors and whatnot?Thought he would just use the ski pass if that was the case.

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[az3579]

Thought he would just use the ski pass if that was the case.

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Does the ski pass have an opening through it? I thought it was just like a bag of sorts that's not open to the trunk area.

[danewilson77]

Does the ski pass have an opening through it? I thought it was just like a bag of sorts that's not open to the trunk area.Bags can be cut. Who uses that shit anyway... Lol

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[Yelkos]

there is a tread from Pooter in DIY from 12-10 that discusses popping the trunk with key inside
'Valet Switch"

[az3579]

Bags can be cut. Who uses that shit anyway... Lol

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[BMWCurves]

Does the ski pass have an opening through it? I thought it was just like a bag of sorts that's not open to the trunk area.

Yeah it should open up. I had it in my 2003 330Ci.


Bags can be cut. Who uses that shit anyway... Lol

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[Hermes]

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Dyno time...

[Prestovie]

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Dyno time...

That’s gorgeous :drooling


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[johnrando]

Yup

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[Johnmadd]

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Dyno time...

What's under the hood?

[holyc0w]

Did an oil change. I thought I figured out the access door...PITA once again. The new ones online have the metal screw. I have a plastic rivet with a plastic part that is pushed in/pulled out.

The cars been drinking oil as scheduled. When the old oil was poured into the containers, it only had enough for a 5 quart container and a few drops in another. For some reason, the coolant was also low. :eeps

I added some air to the tires. One of them was leaking. There was a screw in the tire, which came out on the way to Firestone or in their parking lot. The manual transmission threw them for a loop. One tech approached the car and walked back after opening the door. The parking spot was slightly downhill with a sidewalk in front. Yeah I had second thoughts... Next tech gets in. Brake lights go on...and then reverse lights. Brake lights go off...car moves forward...brake lights back on...brake lights off...car moves forward...brake lights on. Eventually the car was moving backwards. I was worried they would end up past the sidewalk and on the street. At least there wasn't a concrete block to scrape the bumper.

[dlucas589]

Gave her a much needed bath

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[704sw]

I've been dealing with an impending death in the family for the past few days, and decided to work on the car to take my mind off things. Not knowing if I'd need to be able to drive out of town at a moment's notice, I started with the simple stuff.

I fixed the aim on my ES300 passenger side fog light, which has been aiming hilariously low ever since the retrofit (lazy). I also decided to pull out the HID bulbs, because I thought the color temp was too high. As it turns out, they were VERY high:
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They're definitely not 8000k, probably more like 6000k, but either way the light output was utter garbage. I put in a pair of Philips 85122s I had laying around from the Mazda days. The aFe airbox made clearance on the driver side less than enjoyable.

I also finished my spring install.
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I rented Chinese Death Traps, and wore my old lacrosse helmet. Compressed springs scare the shit out of me (looking at you, Peter).
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Front setup is now: Koni Yellows set to about 3, H&R Sport springs, TC Kline camber plates, and E36 (non-M) upper perches as directed by TCK. I'm also sitting on a pair of adjustable rear lower control arms I likely won't be able to install myself, because Canada.

[johnrando]

Tough to deal with. Cars can be great therapy.

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[BMWCurves]

Sorry to hear about the family member, but glad to hear you got some work done. It can be cathartic.

[Rovert]

You know, just welding more RACP separation. Time to call my car Humpty Dumpty. [emoji1418]


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[stephenkirsh]

31178

M3 seats in.

Cross threaded a bolt on passenger side. So I learned how to use a tap and die kit. Didn't know those things existed.

So far, I'm not as impressed with m3 seats. I remember sitting in them before and thinking they fit me perfectly.

One unexpected bonus is they go down lower, so I have at least 1/2" extra room for my helmet.

[Rovert]

So far, I'm not as impressed with m3 seats. I remember sitting in them before and thinking they fit me perfectly.



Did wifey or you just cook too good of food in between seat fittings? [emoji51]

[stephenkirsh]

Did wifey or you just cook too good of food in between seat fittings? [emoji51]

Actually, I'm not wide enough for them. I still slide from side to side in the corners.

[Rovert]

Well it's time to enjoy a few more buffets!!! [emoji322][emoji322]

[stephenkirsh]

I'm sure my time will come lol

[slater]

I've been dealing with an impending death in the family for the past few days

sorry to hear, spenser...



I also finished my spring install.
I rented Chinese Death Traps, and wore my old lacrosse helmet. Compressed springs scare the shit out of me (looking at you, Peter).

hey, good for you for being super cautious!! happy to see that.

i just did a koni yellow install in the Touring and tried out my new HF compressors, which turned out to not really fit the front springs at all. so i got out my CDTs, and came up with a 'safety lock' for them so they couldn't release from the springs. needless to say, it worked, and has improved my confidence level with them. i'm no longer completely terrified... only mildly. ;)



Front setup is now: Koni Yellows set to about 3, H&R Sport springs, TC Kline camber plates, and E36 (non-M) upper perches as directed by TCK. I'm also sitting on a pair of adjustable rear lower control arms I likely won't be able to install myself, because Canada.

awww come on, dude! i deal with this stuff all the time. and that car isn't even bad!! :) you can do it! just remember the 3 P's:

- Patience
- PB Blaster
- Pneumatic impact gun ;)

[stephenkirsh]

What happened to Peter and the compressed spring?

[704sw]

What happened to Peter and the compressed spring?

He was trying to rock the Polyphemus look. Luckily it didn't work out; he's been keeping us waiting on the red touring this long already, imagine how much more slowly he'd work with only one eye!

[Sockethead]

31178

M3 seats in.

Cross threaded a bolt on passenger side. So I learned how to use a tap and die kit. Didn't know those things existed.

So far, I'm not as impressed with m3 seats. I remember sitting in them before and thinking they fit me perfectly.

One unexpected bonus is they go down lower, so I have at least 1/2" extra room for my helmet.

Man that's disheartening... I'm about 155lbs soaking wet. I wanted M3 seats for that reason. Do yours have adjustable bolsters? That would make a big difference I would think...

[Hermes]

What's under the hood?

2L, 38/38 downdraft

[Oltorf]

I spent the last week or two getting mine running. I bought it wrecked and it seemed to need most of the front end replaced. I removed the rad support and the entire cooling system. It had 118K miles, so I figure I might as well replace it with new components. I basically bought everything mishimoto makes and installed it. I couldn't figure out how to make their fan shroud work with the factory wiring. I suppose you just have to splice the wires before the factory control box, but then I read that it's prone to failure so I just put the factory fan back in, and I'll figure out the mishimoto fan later.

Anyways, I finally got the cooling system put back together, filled, and bled. I let it sit for a half hour or 45 min and it stayed cool and didn't leak, so high five! It just needs the rad support and all the plastic stuff that bolts to it now.

I'm trying to figure out if I want to spend $250 on a junk yard hood or trick my wife into thinking a carbon fiber hood is a necessity. What's the consensus on that? I figure I might as well upgrade while I'm at it, but I don't know if it's a worthwhile upgrade or not.

I also discovered that the mishimoto parts fit really well if you install them correctly. The lower rad hose doesn't fit AT ALL if it's in backwards. the temp sensor sticks into the fan, the rad sits at a slant, etc. It's a real mess.

[fredo]

My vote goes to a junk yard hood. Great progress so far. :thumbsup

[Prestovie]

Brother got his new drivers side window in from Gerber collisions, $125, not Plinkton but not bad at all https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171005/5217b34d5f8e9fa0ed889e088ef61fe3.jpg


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[BMWCurves]

Glad he got it fixed. He should consider a $5 rattle can to refresh that lower grille.

[Prestovie]

Glad he got it fixed. He should consider a $5 rattle can to refresh that lower grille.

He actually mentioned that while we were washing it lol, said he tried back to black but that didn’t hold up, rattle can is the next step


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[BMWCurves]

He actually mentioned that while we were washing it lol, said he tried back to black but that didn’t hold up, rattle can is the next step


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I used Rust-Oleum Stops Rust Semi-Gloss Protective Enamel spray paint (https://www.lowes.com/pd/Rust-Oleum-Stops-Rust-Black-Enamel-Spray-Paint-Actual-Net-Contents-15-oz/50257747) for mine and it's held up pretty darn well over the last 22 months.

[704sw]

In my experience Back 2 Black only works if it isn't already faded. And it washes away with even a fine mist. Basically it'll work for a car show. I plastidip'd mine and it's holding up quite well, but it doesn't quite have that super deep black I'd like. Definitely a big improvement nonetheless.

[az3579]

I used Rust-Oleum Stops Rust Semi-Gloss Protective Enamel spray paint (https://www.lowes.com/pd/Rust-Oleum-Stops-Rust-Black-Enamel-Spray-Paint-Actual-Net-Contents-15-oz/50257747) for mine and it's held up pretty darn well over the last 22 months.
You also barely drive it. lol

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[fredo]

I used Forever Black some time ago and was very happy with the results. It lasted at least 2 or 3 years before I sold that car (1999 e46 323i).

[danewilson77]

Drivers side Air bag ordered for mine.

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[BMWCurves]

You also barely drive it. lol

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[ZHPizza]

You also barely drive it. lol

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lol "this paint held up great against rock chips while sitting in a barn for a year!"


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just piling it on

[BMWCurves]

In my defense, I hate you all

[Oltorf]

My vote goes to a junk yard hood. Great progress so far. :thumbsup

I found one in El Paso... 4 hour drive :-/ Oh well. At least it will be driveable in a week.

[holyc0w]

lol "this paint held up great against rock chips while sitting in a barn for a year!"



just piling it on

LOL

[RUS_ZHP]

ICV clean, replaced lower and upper intake boots with OEM. Boots had some cracks on them

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[az3579]

In my defense, I hate you all


Love you too. :rofl

[Prestovie]

Forgot to mention this yesterday, was pulling out of my school parking lot when a friend of mine in a diesel pickup tries to cut me off. A couple of weeks ago the same thing happened but I somehow squeezed in and he reared off. Not this time, we were joking around because I was yelling to him that it was alternate merge and he said he’d actually hit my car this time(all in good fun) but this time I tried to squeeze in and even though I didn’t feel contact it was the closest I’d ever gotten to another car in my own.
Got home and my brother pointed out the “damage”. Paint taken off of my front bumper trim, thankfully none of the actual bumper was harmed. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171007/77322f73c55416a12f90ae27df141e59.jpg
My trim was already damaged a couple weeks ago when I backed into my brothers 4Runner, but still no serious damage. If anything this just gives me more of a reason to repaint my trim(maybe back to black, opinions?)




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[danewilson77]

Forgot to mention this yesterday, was pulling out of my school parking lot when a friend of mine in a diesel pickup tries to cut me off. A couple of weeks ago the same thing happened but I somehow squeezed in and he reared off. Not this time, we were joking around because I was yelling to him that it was alternate merge and he said he’d actually hit my car this time(all in good fun) but this time I tried to squeeze in and even though I didn’t feel contact it was the closest I’d ever gotten to another car in my own.
Got home and my brother pointed out the “damage”. Paint taken off of my front bumper trim, thankfully none of the actual bumper was harmed. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171007/77322f73c55416a12f90ae27df141e59.jpg
My trim was already damaged a couple weeks ago when I backed into my brothers 4Runner, but still no serious damage. If anything this just gives me more of a reason to repaint my trim(maybe back to black, opinions?)




Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkAnd rollin with no fogs. What a rebel.

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[webster]

Had a local detailer do a paint correction and CQuartz seal. $450 out the door. There are a good bit of rock chips and scratches that only a respray would fix but overall the car looks pretty damn good. No more swirls. I'll try to snap some pics tomorrow.

[Prestovie]

And rollin with no fogs. What a rebel.

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Lol, the trim fell out for the third time this year so I haven’t gotten around to convincing myself that I should buy another


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[Dual]

I used Forever Black some time ago and was very happy with the results. It lasted at least 2 or 3 years before I sold that car (1999 e46 323i). I used to use Forever Black on my 944'a and it worked very well. 968: nothing there to retouch. So I threw mine out.

Comparing masking off and retouching the lower grille, which would be the better route- Forever Black or spray? I'm assuming I'd mask for both.

[Singed]

Put 2018 tabs on.

[nabbasi]

Found some time to install a UUC SSK and DSSR. While I like the shift MUCH better, I’m not sure I can say that the install + price were worth it. New carrier bushings (which I didn’t do) and a rebuild would have been less work, 1/4 the price and might have gotten me the feel I was looking for.


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[danewilson77]

Lol, the trim fell out for the third time this year so I haven’t gotten around to convincing myself that I should buy another


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkThe trim and the fog? Or did you pull the fog?

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[Prestovie]

The trim and the fog? Or did you pull the fog?

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Pulled the fog after the trim fell off bc the fog was just bouncing around in the bumper


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[danewilson77]

Pulled the fog after the trim fell off bc the fog was just bouncing around in the bumper


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[BMWCurves]

Washed the Miata in prep for a for sale ad. I still need to clean the interior and take pics.

[fredo]

Washed the Miata in prep for a for sale ad. I still need to clean the interior and take pics.

I thought the Miata was a keeper. What made you decide to sell ?

[704sw]

I think I diagnosed what's causing my car to be so twitchy and walk all over the damn place. Somehow both fronts are toed out. The right is toed out worse than the left, and it's (surprise surprise) pulling right.

I got the left back into "close enough" spec (using numbers I've pulled from what you guys have posted previously), but the right tie rod lockdown nut is stuck. I'm going by Firestone tomorrow to see if they'll break the nut loose and finger tighten it so I can adjust the toe at home. I don't want to pay for another professional alignment until after I do the oil pan gasket.

[az3579]

I think I diagnosed what's causing my car to be so twitchy and walk all over the damn place. Somehow both fronts are toed out. The right is toed out worse than the left, and it's (surprise surprise) pulling right.

I got the left back into "close enough" spec (using numbers I've pulled from what you guys have posted previously), but the right tie rod lockdown nut is stuck. I'm going by Firestone tomorrow to see if they'll break the nut loose and finger tighten it so I can adjust the toe at home. I don't want to pay for another professional alignment until after I do the oil pan gasket.

Firestone does lifetime alignments up here. See if they offer that for you as well.
$200 but you won't have to pay for another alignment as long as you own your car.

[BMWCurves]

I thought the Miata was a keeper. What made you decide to sell ?

My father almost never drives it anymore, it takes up space, and he's looking to get an early '90s Toyota pickup as a winter beater. Basically, it'd be better served for someone who'd use/get more out of it.

[704sw]

My father almost never drives it anymore, it takes up space, and he's looking to get an early '90s Toyota pickup as a winter beater. Basically, it'd be better served for someone who'd use/get more out of it.

Would that be a Taco, or an actual "Toyota Pickup?" I guess the T100 falls in that range too?

[Sockethead]

I think I diagnosed what's causing my car to be so twitchy and walk all over the damn place. Somehow both fronts are toed out. The right is toed out worse than the left, and it's (surprise surprise) pulling right.

I got the left back into "close enough" spec (using numbers I've pulled from what you guys have posted previously), but the right tie rod lockdown nut is stuck. I'm going by Firestone tomorrow to see if they'll break the nut loose and finger tighten it so I can adjust the toe at home. I don't want to pay for another professional alignment until after I do the oil pan gasket.

That's common with these cars, especially one that has seen salt. Don't be surprised if they have to use heat to free it up. If they do, your gonna want to paint that area because it will rust up real fast. Make sure you use anti-seize on the threads and you never have that problem again.

[Dual]

Finally got my front Koni FSD's installed, 5K mi. after I put the rears in myself. It's hard to find a decent shop here which will accept customer-supplied parts.

[holyc0w]

Half-way into a wash and wax, though half-way might be optimistic

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[704sw]

That's common with these cars, especially one that has seen salt. Don't be surprised if they have to use heat to free it up. If they do, your gonna want to paint that area because it will rust up real fast. Make sure you use anti-seize on the threads and you never have that problem again.

Let's say I sprayed the nut/treads with PB Blaster last night--does that take the torch off the table as an option? How seriously do we take the "flammable" warning on 24hr old PB?

[Sockethead]

Well, if it's anything like WD 40, you can hold a lighter in front of it and make flame thrower lol
Seriously though it's NBD if that's on there if/when they heat it up. I would imagine that they would try to break it free by conventional methods before resorting to the torch

[webster]

Finally got my front Koni FSD's installed, 5K mi. after I put the rears in myself. It's hard to find a decent shop here which will accept customer-supplied parts.

congrats!


Half-way into a wash and wax, though half-way might be optimistic

31221

beaut. love TiAg ZHPs.

[webster]

on topic: i ordered a new Windshield Cowl and wiper arm puller. my faded/cracked one needs to be replaced stat.

the product description and reviews on ECS' website seem to indicate it's a simple direct snap-in once the old one is out. they say it comes with the tabs/clips pre-installed. can anyone confirm the DIY process? i really hope the cabin air filter does not have to come out.

[Sockethead]

The tabs and clips break off really easy and some will probably break when you remove the old one.
Don't put it on until you are absolutely sure you don't need to take it off again. The clips/tabs will probably break on the new one too if you have to take it off (this happened to me) when you are installing, the tabs on the cowl are adjustable. Make sure you have them lined up as you snap it into place

[holyc0w]

congrats!


beaut. love TiAg ZHPs.

Thanks


on topic: i ordered a new Windshield Cowl and wiper arm puller. my faded/cracked one needs to be replaced stat.

the product description and reviews on ECS' website seem to indicate it's a simple direct snap-in once the old one is out. they say it comes with the tabs/clips pre-installed. can anyone confirm the DIY process? i really hope the cabin air filter does not have to come out.


Per one of my older posts

One of the guides has directions to remove the cabin filter housing and wire harness, but I found at another place that all you have to do is remove the filter cover.

edit: It seems like I used this guide: https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?1334705-DIY-Replacing-the-windshield-cowl
Though Photo****** strikes once again.

[704sw]

Per Firestone policy "we cannot let a vehicle leave without all nuts being torqued to spec." I understand liability, so I'm glad I called before driving up there.

I stopped by Lowes on the way home for a torch. It's definitely something I'm going to need with this car anyway.

Dogs walked? Check
Capitals hockey radio feed? Check
Torch ready? Check
Let's get cracking.

[John in VA]

edit: It seems like I used this guide: https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?1334705-DIY-Replacing-the-windshield-cowl
Though Photo****** strikes once again.

Photobucket embedded picture fix:

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/photobucket-embedded-fix/
For Firefox

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/photobucket-embed-fix/naolkcpnnlofnnghnmfegnfnflicjjgj?hl=en
For Chrome

I haven't found one that works on Chrome mobile, but the Firefox version works on Firefox mobile. Add the extension to your browser and any pictures that were embedded from Photobucket will display properly (for now.)

The archive.org Wayback Machine can also help retrieve some pages.

[BMWCurves]

Per Firestone policy "we cannot let a vehicle leave without all nuts being torqued to spec." I understand liability, so I'm glad I called before driving up there.

I stopped by Lowes on the way home for a torch. It's definitely something I'm going to need with this car anyway.

Dogs walked? Check
Capitals hockey radio feed? Check
Torch ready? Check
Let's get cracking.

Consumption of liquid courage inexplicable missing:

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[704sw]

Consumption of liquid courage inexplicable missing:

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There was 12oz. of witbier liquid courage. Followed by my new toy. Popped the flint sparker and suddenly I'm all like
http://media.riffsy.com/images/39892e4ee8db1e635298a54f79cfb937/tenor.gif

Not sure if it was the fire, or frustration of the Caps blowing a late lead (yes, I get mad 3 games into an 82 game season), but I finally got that bitch loose. It's a little over-toed in right now, but it's even on both sides, and it was 23:00 and I need my beauty sleep.

[Sockethead]

Glad to hear it worked out.... and you saved some money!

[ZHP_Brandon]

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..... so I just bought these for 100$

These exact seats with these options were offered to me for 700$+ only 2.5 months ago.


Heres my mood for the next few days:

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Happy hunting gentlemen


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[BMWCurves]

Nice! Great find.

[704sw]

Lumbar, bolsters, and memory? What about butt toasters? Either way a total steal.

[Dual]

Great find!

[az3579]

..... so I just bought these for 100$



$100 and how many sexual favors, exactly?

[slater]

..... so I just bought these for 100$

dude! nice find! how the heck did you score them for $100? deal of the century right there... enjoy the lumbar and the hugs! :)

[3ZHP]

New Sneakers!

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[3ZHP]

First Restomod!

New Wiper Blades![emoji57]

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[fredo]

Sounds good, Guy ! What tires did you go with ?

[3ZHP]

Sounds good, Guy ! What tires did you go with ?

Bridgestone Potenza Re71. These are the new upgrade that replaced their Re11's. I now have the recommended matched set; had upgraded the rears a few months ago.


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[Yelkos]

MT and Diff Fluid change, fuel filter, replaced missing lower fender liner. last weekend changed the engine oil and filter as well as flushed power steering.
Feelin" Fresh!

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[Rovert]

If your shifting ever starts to feel weird and notchy or just plain garbage, change your transmission fluid to ATF as BMW says but if it’s perfect then keep on motoring. I had a combo of ATF/MTL in my 6MT with more bias to ATF which was perfectly fine.

[Reasoned1]

12 hours later, I finished replacing my OEM 3.07 diff with a 3.38 (purchased used on EBay for $225, including shipping). I did have to swap output flanges, but that was easy. In fact, the whole job was relatively straight-forward, but I did get pretty tired of getting up from under the car to apply and release the parking brake just to move the damned flanges to expose the screws. On that note, don’t bother farting around with screwdrivers in the brake rotors—that’s silliness.

As for results, this was the most noticeable performance mod I’ve done by far. I put over-sized tires on my car, and I paid a price in responsiveness, but the shorter gear ratio has more than made up for it. I can’t wait to get back in it tomorrow morning!

[ELCID86]

12 hours later, I finished replacing my OEM 3.07 diff with a 3.38 (purchased used on EBay for $225, including shipping). I did have to swap output flanges, but that was easy. In fact, the whole job was relatively straight-forward, but I did get pretty tired of getting up from under the car to apply and release the parking brake just to move the damned flanges to expose the screws. On that note, don’t bother farting around with screwdrivers in the brake rotors—that’s silliness.

As for results, this was the most noticeable performance mod I’ve done by far. I put over-sized tires on my car, and I paid a price in responsiveness, but the shorter gear ratio has more than made up for it. I can’t wait to get back in it tomorrow morning!

Glad you got it done and initial impressions are positive. I really like that ratio (though 1st can be a bit short at times).

And a hand brake helper is useful for that job for sure.

[Reasoned1]

It is a bit over-zealous when launching but not as bad as I feared—limited slip may yet have a future. It’s made 2nd and even 3rd gears WAY more fun though. I’m heading out this morning to enjoy some twisties and see how it fares on the highway at cruising speed.

I’m most relieved that it’s running flawlessly. I did NOT want to have reinstall the old one. The diff supposedly only had 85,000 miles (half all the others I saw out there) but came from a wreck.

What kind of LSD do you have?

[Reasoned1]

Just got back from my run and my oh my oh my... I am loving this new diff. Took it up on Interstate, and it's now running just shy of 3,100rpm at 80mph versus about 2,800rpm with the old diff (which calculates out perfectly)--not bad at all... might even be better.

First gear is shorter, but it's definitely still viable as a starting gear, the electronic nanny was fairly easy to keep at bay, and I still think I can hit 60mph in 2nd. My impression is that it makes EVERY single one of my gears better... one of these days, I'll have to swap in a set of my 17" APEX wheels with 245/40's to see what that feels like.

Needless to say, I HIGHLY recommend this mod.

[ELCID86]

It is a bit over-zealous when launching but not as bad as I feared—limited slip may yet have a future. It’s made 2nd and even 3rd gears WAY more fun though. I’m heading out this morning to enjoy some twisties and see how it fares on the highway at cruising speed.

I’m most relieved that it’s running flawlessly. I did NOT want to have reinstall the old one. The diff supposedly only had 85,000 miles (half all the others I saw out ther) but came from a wreck.

What kind of LSD do you have?

MFactory Helical. And I agree completely. I love 2-4 and 6 is great on the highway for passing. Not much need to downshift.

Glad you like the ratio/decision.

[BMWCurves]

Just got back from my run and my oh my oh my... I am loving this new diff. Took it up on Interstate, and it's now running just shy of 3,100rpm at 80mph versus about 2,800rpm with the old diff (which calculates out perfectly)--not bad at all... might even be better.

First gear is shorter, but it's definitely still viable as a starting gear, the electronic nanny was fairly easy to keep at bay, and I still think I can hit 60mph in 2nd. My impression is that it makes EVERY single one of my gears better... one of these days, I'll have to swap in a set of my 17" APEX wheels with 245/40's to see what that feels like.

Needless to say, I HIGHLY recommend this mod.

Interested to see what you think when you put your APEXs on. I'm considering a 3.38 diff, and those are the wheels/tires I have.

[johnrando]

Great news on the diff change and thanks for the tips.

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[Sockethead]

A rear gear change definitely get you the most bang for your buck short of FI

[ZHPizza]

A rear gear change definitely get you the most bang for your buck short of FI

Poor Man's Supercharger™

[webster]

ordered a set of new velcro pads. the ones i have now don't stick and the mats are constantly migrating up the floorboard which drives me nuts.

[cornercarver]

Great news on the diff change and thanks for the tips.

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Are there any new recommendations for LSD's these days? Seems like it's still impossible to get one for under a grand. That price range just seems crazy for a LSD. I can't stand the one-wheel peel and wish there was a cost-effective option.

So I bought the Hotchkis f&r anti-roll bar kit and adjustable end links from Bimmerworld... Nice stuff, albeit heavy for hollow bars. Bimmerworld was the only retailer with a good price on the Hotchkis kit; $469 plus shipping. :thumbsup

I managed to find an hour on Sunday to get the rear bar installed. Hoping to get the front bar in soon so I can get some good corner carving done before it's time to swap to snow tires.
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[Sockethead]

LSD prices have dropped drastically since I bought my car (2008). When I was looking back then, they were around $5k.
They all seem to be running around the same price these days whether is a clutch pack or some variation of worm drive.

ha! I spy gummie bears... that says Bimmerworld without seven reading your post

[slater]

Are there any new recommendations for LSD's these days? Seems like it's still impossible to get one for under a grand. That price range just seems crazy for a LSD. I can't stand the one-wheel peel and wish there was a cost-effective option.

no offense, but $1000 is a bargain for an LSD. MFactory is a sponsor here, and they make a great product. i have a 3.46 helical LSD from them and love it. well worth the investment... and in my opinion, it's worth doing before a lot of other mods.

[cornercarver]

no offense, but $1000 is a bargain for an LSD. MFactory is a sponsor here, and they make a great product. i have a 3.46 helical LSD from them and love it. well worth the investment... and in my opinion, it's worth doing before a lot of other mods.
No offense taken.

FWIW I'm a former Mustang owner. Torsen was a popular LSD with the Mustang crowd, and they can be had for a LOT less than $1k (see below.) I don't understand what makes the BMW units so expensive. Torsen is widely regarded as a track-worthy product on cars putting 400+hp to the wheels, so it's not a cheap product.

For reference: http://www.maximummotorsports.com/Torsen-T-2-torque-bias-differential-Ford-88-differential-P1456.aspx

[John in VA]

Re: differentials - Jonathan Thayer here in Virginia has Thayer Motorsports / BimmerDiffs. I don't know anything about his pricing, options or E46 compatibility, but check it out: https://www.thayermotorsports.com/

[Sockethead]

No offense taken.

FWIW I'm a former Mustang owner. Torsen was a popular LSD with the Mustang crowd, and they can be had for a LOT less than $1k (see below.) I don't understand what makes the BMW units so expensive. Torsen is widely regarded as a track-worthy product on cars putting 400+hp to the wheels, so it's not a cheap product.

For reference: http://www.maximummotorsports.com/Torsen-T-2-torque-bias-differential-Ford-88-differential-P1456.aspx

I was a Ford guy myself and yes back in my day you could get a Detroit locker... the cream of the crop back then, for a lot less... I too had sticker shock when I was pricing an LSD for my ZHP...thank fully they have come down a lot in price....

[Hermes]

Took the 885 head of my buddy's burned down E34, off to the junkyard!

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[danewilson77]

MFactory is a sponsor here, and they make a great product......well worth the investment... and in my opinion, it's worth doing before a lot of other mods.

+1

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[slater]

saw 0.0ºC on the OBC screen at 6:45AM. scraped the windows on the X3. first frost of the year... barf. i need a warmer climate!

[704sw]

I ordered a steering guibo, and yellow LED H7 bulbs for the DRLs. I love the yellow GT look, but I’m not 100% convinced I want to paint the reflector bowls just yet. We’ll see once they arrive off the literal slow-boat from China.


saw 0.0ºC on the OBC screen at 6:45AM. scraped the windows on the X3. first frost of the year... barf. i need a warmer climate!

I read 5°C this morning. Last week we had highs a hair over 30°C. No wonder everyone’s sick!

[nextelbuddy]

I ordered a steering guibo, and yellow LED H7 bulbs for the DRLs. I love the yellow GT look, but I’m not 100% convinced I want to paint the reflector bowls just yet. We’ll see once they arrive off the literal slow-boat from China.



I read 5°C this morning. Last week we had highs a hair over 30°C. No wonder everyone’s sick!

i love the yellow look too!

I only put yellow LED bulbs for Fogs for now.

i just redid my Angel eyes last night. i wired them to only come on with the headlights and coded the stock DRL high beam bulbs on so during the day I get the DRL look i love with the center lights but at night I get my halo angel eyes on all 4 lights.

I may go ahead yellow h7 leds for the DRL as well if I see what yours look like.

[nextelbuddy]

No offense taken.

FWIW I'm a former Mustang owner. Torsen was a popular LSD with the Mustang crowd, and they can be had for a LOT less than $1k (see below.) I don't understand what makes the BMW units so expensive. Torsen is widely regarded as a track-worthy product on cars putting 400+hp to the wheels, so it's not a cheap product.

For reference: http://www.maximummotorsports.com/Torsen-T-2-torque-bias-differential-Ford-88-differential-P1456.aspx

difference being there are a lot more mustangs and mustang owners out in the world than bmw owners looking for an LSD option so the price is drastically lower across the board for mustangs from R&D to production which lowers costs to you.

[az3579]

I may be a bit biased 'bout them yellows... the city lights definitely light up the yellow bowls very nicely.

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2887/9706718890_16830eee3d_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/fMKtmf)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/fMKtmf) by botond.pal (https://www.flickr.com/photos/65070296@N06/), on Flickr

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[704sw]

I may go ahead yellow h7 leds for the DRL as well if I see what yours look like.

Word, I’ll send pics once they get here.


difference being there are a lot more mustangs and mustang owners out in the world than bmw owners looking for an LSD option so the price is drastically lower across the board for mustangs from R&D to production which lowers costs to you.

Get out of here with your economics! Pfft acting like economies of scale is a real thing!


I may be a bit biased 'bout them yellows... the city lights definitely light up the yellow bowls very nicely.

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2887/9706718890_16830eee3d_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/fMKtmf)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/fMKtmf) by botond.pal (https://www.flickr.com/photos/65070296@N06/), on Flickr
Definitely looks good. And I know they’ll look good against le blue, but I’ll go for the bulb-only dry run first. (Grumbling) you stupid sedan guys and your stupid easily opened housings...I hate baking headlights. Hot butyl is messy af.

[az3579]

Definitely looks good. And I know they’ll look good against le blue, but I’ll go for the bulb-only dry run first. (Grumbling) you stupid sedan guys and your stupid easily opened housings...I hate baking headlights. Hot butyl is messy af.

You missing-doors folks can't have all the fun with your superior options (LED tails, adaptive headlights, LCM 4.0+ on later cars)... us sedan guys gotta have an edge on something​. :p

[slater]

I read 5°C this morning. Last week we had highs a hair over 30°C. No wonder everyone’s sick!

dang! that's january weather for you guys. weird.

it's supposed to be near 20ºC for the next 8-10 days... very excited.



You missing-doors folks can't have all the fun with your superior options (LED tails, adaptive headlights, LCM 4.0+ on later cars)... us sedan guys gotta have an edge on something​. :p

hey, my X3 has the right number of doors (ahem.... 5 ;)), and adaptive headlights... love them! (and the newer LCM with triple-blink, yay!)

[az3579]

d

hey, my X3 has the right number of doors (ahem.... 5 ;)), and adaptive headlights... love them! (and the newer LCM with triple-blink, yay!)

Apples and oranges, bro...

[slater]

Apples and oranges, bro...

i like both of those. ;)

[704sw]

Apples and oranges, bro...

In the poetic words of Lil’ Dicky: “that phrase don’t make no sense, why can’t fruit be compared?!”

[Prestovie]

I may be a bit biased 'bout them yellows... the city lights definitely light up the yellow bowls very nicely.

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2887/9706718890_16830eee3d_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/fMKtmf)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/fMKtmf) by botond.pal (https://www.flickr.com/photos/65070296@N06/), on Flickr

I’m in love! Those look great, do you have a link?



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[az3579]

In the poetic words of Lil’ Dicky: “that phrase don’t make no sense, why can’t fruit be compared?!”

:rofl


I’m in love! Those look great, do you have a link?



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Link to what?

[cornercarver]

difference being there are a lot more mustangs and mustang owners out in the world than bmw owners looking for an LSD option so the price is drastically lower across the board for mustangs from R&D to production which lowers costs to you.
Good point.

That said, the cost of a new LSD makes a complete M3 rear subframe swap seem like a great deal. I did a little snooping on eBay and it seems like complete assemblies (with LSD's) can be had for ~$800. Anyone here done this? -Probably a stupid question. I'll do a search...

[Prestovie]

:rofl



Link to what?

Lol the yellow headlights/covers


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[704sw]

BP, I’m assuming you painted them with the Krylon stained glass paint?

[az3579]

Lol the yellow headlights/covers


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My high beam bowls are painted. The only film you can get that's yellow covers the whole headlight lens, which is more than what I wanted.

The fog lights are yellow-glass fogs with clear Lamin-X film on them.


BP, I’m assuming you painted them with the Krylon stained glass paint?

Yes, that is the product that was used on the high beam bowls.

[slater]

Good point.

That said, the cost of a new LSD makes a complete M3 rear subframe swap seem like a great deal. I did a little snooping on eBay and it seems like complete assemblies (with LSD's) can be had for ~$800. Anyone here done this? -Probably a stupid question. I'll do a search...

you can definitely go this way, but you need the driveshaft as well - you need everything from the rear end, actually - brake rotor to brake rotor. plus, once M3 diffs get up past 80K miles, they usually need a rebuild.

way less work to do the MFactory diff. time is money.

[704sw]

you can definitely go this way, but you need the driveshaft as well - you need everything from the rear end, actually - brake rotor to brake rotor. plus, once M3 diffs get up past 80K miles, they usually need a rebuild.

way less work to do the MFactory diff. time is money.

Isn’t the M3 also a 3.64? That alone would be a turn-off for me. 1st gear is already short with a 3.46, I imagine a 3.64 would essentially negate 1st altogether. I’m thinking 3.38 MFactory for myself.

[slater]

Isn’t the M3 also a 3.64? That alone would be a turn-off for me. 1st gear is already short with a 3.46, I imagine a 3.64 would essentially negate 1st altogether. I’m thinking 3.38 MFactory for myself.

yep, 3.64.

i went with the 3.46 and i think it's great... 1st/2nd/3rd gear is much better, and the revs in 6th are at 2950rpm at 75mph.

[Rovert]

The M3 has different gearing in 1, 2, 3, and 6 making it more livable with its 3.62 diff. But it’s really most dramatic in 1st where it’s longer so the engine power doesn’t just spin you to redline at 2MPH “ground speed”. [emoji23]

[704sw]

Alignment this morning. I’m dragging my feet on swapping in the non-rusty subframe. Whenever I do that I’ll put in the adjustable lower control arms I have laying around, so I can finally get the rear camber into spec. The lady was very intimidated by my asking about camber and castor adjustments, so she made the highlighted note on my paperwork below.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171018/da83b41898aa77b24104254c41616f48.jpg

Luckily the tech doing the work has a tracked 370z, so he just laughed it off. On the way home, this guy gave me a thumbs up. I reciprocated.
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Tomorrow I’ll do an oil change, and swap the steering guibo. Yes, I know I should’ve done it before the alignment, but it wasn’t supposed to be delivered before I left for Ohio.

[slater]

Alignment this morning. I’m dragging my feet on swapping in the non-rusty subframe. Whenever I do that I’ll put in the adjustable lower control arms I have laying around, so I can finally get the rear camber into spec. The lady was very intimidated by my asking about camber and castor adjustments, so she made the highlighted note on my paperwork below.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171018/da83b41898aa77b24104254c41616f48.jpg

Luckily the tech doing the work has a tracked 370z, so he just laughed it off. On the way home, this guy gave me a thumbs up. I reciprocated.
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Tomorrow I’ll do an oil change, and swap the steering guibo. Yes, I know I should’ve done it before the alignment, but it wasn’t supposed to be delivered before I left for Ohio.

cool. love the viper!

and the steering flex disc can be replaced without affecting alignment.

and as for intimidating the Firestone Lady... well, probably most folks don't know any different, so you through her for a loop.

[704sw]

cool. love the viper!

and the steering flex disc can be replaced without affecting alignment.

and as for intimidating the Firestone Lady... well, probably most folks don't know any different, so you through her for a loop.

The Viper was great, and of course it sounds freaking fantastic.

Yea I’m not sure she even knew there were three factors in the alignment—she looked at me like I was speaking Romanian. I’m sure 99% of people come in and just say “alignment please!”

[az3579]

My local Firestone rep had no problem with my requested custom alignment settings. He knew what I was talking about and had me write down the settings that he should input into the system. Super easy.

He actually went above and beyond to order a specific set of tires, even as going as far as getting them from TireRack's warehouse the same day for me. Rockstars.

[Sockethead]

That's the difference between a job and a career...

[bimmerteknik]

It was all for my little brothers car but...

drive shaft support bearing, guibo, RTABs, front control arms, 4 tires, alignment, removed window tint, installed fog lamps and proper connectors, cleaned throttle body, iac valve and replaced the vac caps on the back of the manifold, as well as the vac line to the fpr. It was a busy day! Then I got home and 3M resto’d his headlights because they were pitiful.

Shot of the ill fitted m3 bumper https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171019/fb3bcab6544c12d876a857f60197bda8.jpg

And for the sake of a post restoration shot of the headlamps https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171019/1438f365a30a7fcb73f6beb27e167abb.jpg

Before restoration
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Afterhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171018/6e42aa9040f45926ffc3189eb1affb37.jpg

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And the RTABs https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171018/f9cc675f84cd1c0ab23e6278e0edb435.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171019/038a3fce3d56f847d0f590f460da39af.jpg

New arms inhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171019/5d8714ef0cc58dec0e0dcb9a0fa96bf4.jpg

This car needs a lot of attention[emoji28]


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[BMWCurves]

That guibo/flex disc

https://i.imgur.com/KoJSb9A.gif

[slater]

nice work... you're a good brother. impressed with the 3M headlight resto kit - i need to do some light lens resto on the X3.

[Sreten]

M5 is back! Scooped up this unicorn today in Italy with original 46k miles. [emoji2]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171019/95c56cfd95be5432e569e5ae67a6c4f4.jpg

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[san]

M5 is back! Scooped up this unicorn today in Italy with original 46k miles. [emoji2]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171019/95c56cfd95be5432e569e5ae67a6c4f4.jpg

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Congrats! Color? Pics!


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[704sw]

Looks like you picked up a copilot too!

[az3579]

Looks like you picked up a copilot too!

Roger, Roger. What's our vector, Victor?

[704sw]

Roger, Roger. What's our vector, Victor?

We have clearance, Clarence.

[BMWCurves]

M5 is back! Scooped up this unicorn today in Italy with original 46k miles. [emoji2]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171019/95c56cfd95be5432e569e5ae67a6c4f4.jpg

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Nice! Want details

[slater]

We have clearance, Clarence.

surely, you must be joking...

[holyc0w]

surely, you must be joking...

Surely Shirley?

[slater]

Surely Shirley?

try again. ;)

[704sw]

try again. ;)

I am serious. And don’t call me Shirley [emoji5]

[slater]

I am serious. And don’t call me Shirley [emoji5]

yes!

looks like i picked the wrong week to quit sniffing glue...

and...

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[704sw]

Is Peter getting in on the gif game?!? Look out, William!

In the words of Jesse from the original Fast and Furious, “you can’t just climb in the ring with Ali ‘cause you think you can box.”

[slater]

Is Peter getting in on the gif game?!? Look out, William!

In the words of Jesse from the original Fast and Furious, “you can’t just climb in the ring with Ali ‘cause you think you can box.”

haha... no, no... definitely not getting into the gif game. ;)

[Sreten]

Haha, thanks guys.

The copilot is along for the ride. The dead bug somehow found his final resting place in the cluster. Need to fix pixels anyway, so no biggie.

I see now that I missed the thread, I was aiming for "What did you buy today thread". [emoji28]

Anyway, it's 07/2001 facelift in TiAg like my last ZHP. [emoji4] Owned by the same family since new. It's somewhat neglected given the low miles and fact that the owner knows nothing about cars.

Should be a fun project, can't wait to start refreshing this beast. Everything is original on the car, just how I like it. Original paint apart from the front bumper and lower right skirt for which I have before/after pics.

It will be 3 long weeks until we reunite in Deutschland.

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[704sw]

The E39 M5 just looks so right in TiAg. It looks clean, and sophisticated.

[ZHPizza]

The E39 M5 just looks so right in TiAg. It looks clean, and sophisticated.

Damn right. Takes me back to the best BMW film that always gets the people going:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5eoNyWUz8I

[Reasoned1]

Regarding my marvelous upgrade from a 3.07 rear diff to 3.38, I optimism that I could hit 60mph in 2nd appears unfounded. I haven’t tested it thoroughly, but it looks like the damnable rev limiter is kicking in about 55mph—not that I care, but some might. By the way, this is despite the fact the car is “Sharked”.

[slater]

The E39 M5 just looks so right in TiAg. It looks clean, and sophisticated.

everything looks good in TiAg... :)



Damn right. Takes me back to the best BMW film that always gets the people going:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5eoNyWUz8I

heck YES! i remember when all of these came out. they're still awesome, especially this one!

[704sw]

Whelp, FedEx passed my steering guibo off to USPS, and it’s being delivered tomorrow instead. [emoji1589]you FedEx. Maybe I’ll just wait until after Ohio for the oil change as well.

[Sreten]

Damn right. Takes me back to the best BMW film that always gets the people going:


I'll say it too, damn right.

For some guys it's not a very desirable color on e39 M5. I love it, like you said it looks sophisticated and brings out the lines of the car perfect. Not to mention it's relatively easy to keep clean.

Now I just need Madonna in the back seat.
The film with e38 is also pretty cool. [emoji4]






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[holyc0w]

I remember having to do some research on VINs to get that free BMW DVD.

[webster]

slicktop E39 M5 is suuuhweeeeet!!

[John in VA]

For some guys it's not a very desirable color on e39 M5. I love it, like you said it looks sophisticated and brings out the lines of the car perfect. Not to mention it's relatively easy to keep clean.
But it is a desirable color, and the sales brochure for the E39 showed it in TiAg. That's the main reason I looked for mine ('03 530i TiAg/black with sports pkg). Of course the M came in some special colors, too.

[704sw]

Oil change and a light bath before tomorrow’s road trip. I love how every time I drop the belly pan my garage floor ends up looking like a gravel quarry.

[ELCID86]

Regarding my marvelous upgrade from a 3.07 rear diff to 3.38, I optimism that I could hit 60mph in 2nd appears unfounded. I haven’t tested it thoroughly, but it looks like the damnable rev limiter is kicking in about 55mph—not that I care, but some might. By the way, this is despite the fact the car is “Sharked”.

Yeah I get to about 50-53 mph.


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[az3579]

Got a new set of tires for the trip tomorrow. The PSS' had a good, long life, but they wouldn't have made it to and/or from Ohio...

Also got an alignment. Not really all that happy with the alignment specs, but I'll fight that battle later.

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[johnrando]

Nice M5, congrats!

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[Sreten]

slicktop E39 M5 is suuuhweeeeet!!

Yeah, I forgot to mention that. It's a very desirable option that I think US market didn't get.
That being said, this must be the lowest optioned e39 M5 I came across.
Standard equipment is good as it is, but doesn't even have rear parking sensor and I will be missing some stuff like double glazed windows, rear sunshades.. that my Le mans blue M5 had. I will try to retrofit some stuff though. :p


But it is a desirable color, and the sales brochure for the E39 showed it in TiAg. That's the main reason I looked for mine ('03 530i TiAg/black with sports pkg). Of course the M came in some special colors, too.

True, I just said that cause I met few e39 guys in Germany who dislike this color as it is too "common" for them and I read similar comments on M5board.
For me, it can be any color but black. My top 3 picks would be Le Mans, Estoril and TiAg.

E39 M5 in TiAg with 16k miles went for $50,100 on BaT!

530i Sport in TiAg on black is a great combo.:thumbup


Nice M5, congrats!

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Thank you!

[Reasoned1]

Actually... After repeated, more controlled approaches to the limit, my rev limiter is kicking in at EXACTLY 60mph. The speed dropped quickly enough when it happened initially that I thought it was only 55mph. ELCID: Have you tried a controlled approach to the limit, or is your car's rev limiter modified from the original programming (e.g., "Sharked")? Seems like a pretty big difference... I wonder if a more rapid approach to the limit affects the observed mph limit (the clutch is NOT slipping)?

On a separate note, I wire-brushed my wheel hubs and wheels, applied rust converter to the hubs, and put a very thin coat of anti-seize on all the contact areas. My 8-year old helped me. : )

[Reasoned1]

Reconditioned my headlight lenses with a little help from my 2-year old--his first DIY... he has a little trouble going side to side, but he's great going up and down!

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[Reasoned1]

Okay, so after yet more testing, while a slow approach to the limit results in the rev limiter kicking in at 60mph, a rapid (i.e., typical) approach definitely results in the rev limiter kicking in between 50 and 55 mph. Without any apparent clutch slippage, there’s a lag between rpm and mph under rapid acceleration that I do not understand.

[ELCID86]

Reconditioned my headlight lenses with a little help from my 2-year old--his first DIY... he has a little trouble going side to side, but he's great going up and down!

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Cute! Get ‘me interested early.

To your question above, I have not done much investigation and it’s just my gut on when I need to shift based on Redline (not limiter). It’s also a bit hard to tell b/c I have an M cluster in my ZHP. Also note my speedometer has been coded to be more accurate.

[Reasoned1]

I don’t think speedo accuracy is relevant. The surprising thing to me is that I’m seeing different speeds at what I think is the same RPM, depending on how rapidly I approach the limit. Oh well, life goes on... have a great day!

[Prestovie]

My brother replaced his spark plugs today, pulled one of them last week and was appalled at what he saw even though the dealership he bought it from claimed they recently changed the plugs
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Incase you forgot, this is what new spark plugs are supposed to look like
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I’m probably going to do the same this weekend just to be safe, he’s got me paranoid with all of this stuff he’s doing to his car. Keeps asking me when the last time I changed the oil was, it’s still 2000 miles ago



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[holyc0w]

Did some more testing after the IACV cleaning and boot change. ~3000 RPM has cleared up and it seems pretty smooth. 4000 also seems good, but I need to do some more testing.

[Prestovie]

Well, not something I did, but something my dad did...
cut to the chase I don’t live with my dad anymore, and he mentioned cleaning out the garage recently to throw all the old furniture in a big dumpster. I went to his house today to grab my old air intake for my brother when I saw it literally peaking out of the top of the dumpster. Went over and hopped it and turns out he threw out ALL of my ZHP parts that were organized in storage containers. So they all sat outside for the past few days in the open dumpster while we had the most rain all year, and almost everything is ruined.
Things that got thrown away:
- 2 sets of kidney grilles
- OEM muffler
- 2 sets of clear corners with matching sets of the side lights
- OEM tail lights
- 3 Shift Knobs
- OEM dash
- 2 sets of lug bolts
- TiAg rattle cans and touch up paint
- OEM air filter

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$500 worth might be a stretch, but just curious what number would you put on lost parts? I wanna be able to throw out a reasonable number when I talk to him


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[Reasoned1]

I’d just let it go... and not leave any stuff at your parents.

[holyc0w]

Yeah...will the amount change the actual outcome?

[Prestovie]

I’d just let it go... and not leave any stuff at your parents.

Fair


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[Prestovie]

Yeah...will the amount change the actual outcome?

Good point, still pissed about it and I have no way to recoup those parts now :/


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[ELCID86]

Good point, still pissed about it and I have no way to recoup those parts now :/


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Being a 53 yo father of 3 twenty-somethings, I would probably suggest letting it go. Perhaps after saying it was a pretty pissy thing to do without at least giving you a warning (and chance to come get it)...

We are trying to jettison a lot of crap around here and I let my 25 yo talk me into keeping a few of his things for a while longer. I did warn him if/when we move it will be going bye-bye if he doesn’t take it when told...

[Johnmadd]

Being a 53 yo father of 3 twenty-somethings, I would probably suggest letting it go. Perhaps after saying it was a pretty pissy thing to do without at least giving you a warning (and chance to come get it)...

We are trying to jettison a lot of crap around here and I let my 25 yo talk me into keeping a few of his things for a while longer. I did warn him if/when we move it will be going bye-bye if he doesn’t take it when told...

This! You're awesome Shawn!

[Prestovie]

Being a 53 yo father of 3 twenty-somethings, I would probably suggest letting it go. Perhaps after saying it was a pretty pissy thing to do without at least giving you a warning (and chance to come get it)...

We are trying to jettison a lot of crap around here and I let my 25 yo talk me into keeping a few of his things for a while longer. I did warn him if/when we move it will be going bye-bye if he doesn’t take it when told...


Thanks Shawn I really appreciate the advice, especially from your perspective. I guess it’s nice to not have a cluster of parts that I haven’t touched in a year lol


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[slater]

$500 worth might be a stretch, but just curious what number would you put on lost parts? I wanna be able to throw out a reasonable number when I talk to him

i realize you don't have the perspective of a parent on this one... but considering he fed, sheltered and clothed you for most of your life thus far... i'd say letting it go would be a wise move. :)

[704sw]

i realize you don't have the perspective of a parent on this one... but considering he fed, sheltered and clothed you for most of your life thus far... i'd say letting it go would be a wise move. :)

Bingo. No need to sour that relationship over a few hundred dollars worth of used car parts.

[slater]

Bingo. No need to sour that relationship over a few hundred dollars worth of used car parts.

yeah. because he could just write your butt right outta the will, yo.

[Prestovie]

yeah. because he could just write your butt right outta the will, yo.

Lol very true


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[stephenkirsh]

Who fills an 18ft container from just cleaning a garage?!?

[Sockethead]

You'd be surprised... I moved my sister and my Mom before I moved myself and we all filled roll off dumpsters to the brim...

[704sw]

Took apart the Wizgear magnetic ball joint, drilled a new hole in the Panavise bracket, and turned it into a flush-mount. The ball joint on mine never secured very tightly, and it was really wobbly. While I was in there I repaired a broken tab on the cube trim above the radio, which caused the left side to pop out every time there was a bump in the road. It’s still not perfect, but it’s significantly better.
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[danewilson77]

I like that. Nice work. I like being able to adjust the angle of my phone though.

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[Rovert]

Guise get a $20 Bluetooth receiver connected to your AUX in and hide it in your glove box with power so you can remove the cable. Your phone will auto connect once you unlock the car or once you open a door if it’s already unlocked and be ready to audio stream once you get going. [emoji1417][emoji1417]

[Sockethead]

While I was in there I repaired a broken tab on the cube trim above the radio, which caused the left side to pop out every time there was a bump in the road. It’s still not perfect, but it’s significantly better.



That tab always seems to break... I shaved down the metal prong on mine so it wouldn't grip as tightly... It still holds good and much easier to remove without breaking

[holyc0w]

I seem to have fixed a rattle in my car. It was the usb charger in the glovebox. Damn that was annoying.

[Fenrir]

Picked up my ZHP from the shop this morning. Totally new UUC Organic Clutch, UUC LW Flywheel (single mass), rear main seal, driveshaft components, transmission mounts, and Z4M FCABs. Feels like a new car! So glad to have it back on the road full time.

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[Sockethead]

how do you like the LW flywheel setup?

[ELCID86]

Picked up my ZHP from the shop this morning. Totally new UUC Organic Clutch, UUC LW Flywheel (single mass), rear main seal, driveshaft components, transmission mounts, and Z4M FCABs. Feels like a new car! So glad to have it back on the road full time.

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Good Deal. Where did you have the work done?

[Dual]

Installed a 4.5 LCM, custom set-up for me by Shawn, the seller.
Thanks to his steadfast support it's running fine and I'm happy to have-

Quintuple-blink
Euro-style hazards
Euro-style wide-range brake force lighting


Thanks, nextelbuddy!

[BMWCurves]

Installed a 4.5 LCM, custom set-up for me by Shawn, the seller.
Thanks to his steadfast support it's running fine and I'm happy to have-

Quintuple-blink
Euro-style hazards
Euro-style wide-range brake force lighting


Thanks, nextelbuddy!

Congrats! I want to do this eventually. Was it just plug and play pretty much beyond Nextel coding in your VIN?

[Dual]

AFAIK there was no Nextel coding involved, although Shawn may have done some of this pre-sale and I lost track of it.
I used PASoft for everything I did at this end.

Shawn sold me a 4.5 LCM custom-coded to my requirements so it could plug-and-play. It picked up my mileage from the fact that it had been set to 0000 before going into my car. Shawn coded in my VIN and the custom details mentioned above.

Turned out there was more to it than that. When I powered up I had a slew of error lights on my dash that I couldn't turn off.

At this point I was advised to basically set the 'new' LCM to match my original LCM on the light coding page (here's mine):

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Once this was done all my error lights went out. Thanks, Shawn!

Coincidentally or not, all my work in PASoft at this time pointed to trouble with my adaptive headlight system. I am still troubleshooting this, but it most likely is not related to the work we're discussing here.

Hope this helps.

[nextelbuddy]

Took apart the Wizgear magnetic ball joint, drilled a new hole in the Panavise bracket, and turned it into a flush-mount. The ball joint on mine never secured very tightly, and it was really wobbly. While I was in there I repaired a broken tab on the cube trim above the radio, which caused the left side to pop out every time there was a bump in the road. It’s still not perfect, but it’s significantly better.
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wait.. you have the OEM rear sunshade???

[704sw]

wait.. you have the OEM rear sunshade???

Yea boi

[holyc0w]

Yea boi

That's pretty interesting being a Canadian car and all. I'm pretty sure they get no sun there.

[BMWCurves]

That's pretty interesting being a Canadian car and all. I'm pretty sure they get no sun there.

They get sun, it'd just be impolite to boast about it. Or talk about it. Or even think about it, lest they have to apologize for it.

[704sw]

They get sun, it'd just be impolite to boast about it. Or talk about it. Or even think about it, lest they have to apologize for it.

That’s a bingo. And even with the sunshade, my back deck was freaking purple.

Btw everyone should blow up ZHPizza’s thread...he got married today.

[nabbasi]

Since I had the car in the air to install the TSE3, I went ahead and installed the BavAuto Viton oil filter housing gasket. While it looked gross beneath/ behind it, the gasket seemed okay, but the it was the one leak noted on the PPI. Once I get the alcantara repaired, I'll have addressed everything noted in the PPI (plus some things they didn't, like the missing fog light connectors and housings). I also took ample pictures in case there weren't any decent DIY's with pictures still thanks to PB if anyone's interested.

[Hornung418]

Scratch and dent special on sale now at U-Haul in Baltimore. Backed over a metal stand for a sign...with no sign in it. Only stood about 7 inches off the ground. Didn't see it when I parked, didn't see it when I left. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171031/7eca824cdef33138ceeaa34a6056e843.jpg

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[BMWCurves]

Since I had the car in the air to install the TSE3, I went ahead and installed the BavAuto Viton oil filter housing gasket. While it looked gross beneath/ behind it, the gasket seemed okay, but the it was the one leak noted on the PPI. Once I get the alcantara repaired, I'll have addressed everything noted in the PPI (plus some things they didn't, like the missing fog light connectors and housings). I also took ample pictures in case there weren't any decent DIY's with pictures still thanks to PB if anyone's interested.

What do you think of your TSE3? I assume you got it used?


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That is the most infuriating shit. It was avoidable and you're normally super careful, but you just didn't notice that one time.

[nabbasi]

What do you think of your TSE3? I assume you got it used?


I’m not even ashamed to admit I pulled the trigger at full price from Jegs (no sales tax or shipping), using a left over gift certificate and taking advantage of the current rebate. It’s twice as much as I have ever paid for exhaust, but overall, totally worth it. I’m a stickler for good sounding exhaust with the right volume (aggressive, but still relatively mild until you mash the loud pedal) that doesn’t drone.

My car sounded GOOD before (PO(s) has removed the resonator and first muffler). My wife would make fun of me because I’d stand on the front porch or in the garage to hear her pull away when she’d drive it, because it just sounded so good. The downside was that it had the worst drone I’d ever heard. So bad, that I refused to drive it on the interstate. The drone was just too uncomfortable.

To put that into perspective, I come from mustangs. I had a 2012 GT that I, more than once, tried to use my volume knob on my radio to “turn my exhaust down” while driving to work in the morning after late hours at work the night before. I have a ‘68 mustang that had headers bolted directly into flowmasters under the driver seat that I decided was annoyingly loud, but wasn’t an immediate issue and left it that way for several years.

My first thought was just get the local shop to take care of it, but they couldn’t guarantee no drone unless I had all the original parts, and just figured the TSE3 was an easier route. I looked around for used for a short time, but honestly didn’t find much and didn’t look hard. I could have waited, but I want to drive this thing more until it’s too cold for the tires.


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[danewilson77]

I’m not even ashamed to admit I pulled the trigger at full price from Jegs (no sales tax or shipping), using a left over gift certificate and taking advantage of the current rebate. It’s twice as much as I have ever paid for exhaust, but overall, totally worth it. I’m a stickler for good sounding exhaust with the right volume (aggressive, but still relatively mild until you mash the loud pedal) that doesn’t drone.

My car sounded GOOD before (PO(s) has removed the resonator and first muffler). My wife would make fun of me because I’d stand on the front porch or in the garage to hear her pull away when she’d drive it, because it just sounded so good. The downside was that it had the worst drone I’d ever heard. So bad, that I refused to drive it on the interstate. The drone was just too uncomfortable.

To put that into perspective, I come from mustangs. I had a 2012 GT that I, more than once, tried to use my volume knob on my radio to “turn my exhaust down” while driving to work in the morning after late hours at work the night before. I have a ‘68 mustang that had headers bolted directly into flowmasters under the driver seat that I decided was annoyingly loud, but wasn’t an immediate issue and left it that way for several years.

My first thought was just get the local shop to take care of it, but they couldn’t guarantee no drone unless I had all the original parts, and just figured the TSE3 was an easier route. I looked around for used for a short time, but honestly didn’t find much and didn’t look hard. I could have waited, but I want to drive this thing more until it’s too cold for the tires.


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkSo... All said, You're happy with the TSE3 exhaust?

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[nabbasi]

So... All said, You're happy with the TSE3 exhaust?

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Absolutely...it’s not a great value, but it’s a great system.


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[danewilson77]

Absolutely...it’s not a great value, but it’s a great system.


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkNot a great value = expensive?

This is the kit you're referring to?

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[az3579]

Absolutely...it’s not a great value, but it’s a great system.


It is a phenomenal value if you buy it used. I bought my full catback TSE3 for $590.

[san]

It is a phenomenal value if you buy it used. I bought my full catback TSE3 for $590.

+1

I traded my stock exhaust plus $600 cash for mine


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[nabbasi]

It is a phenomenal value if you buy it used. I bought my full catback TSE3 for $590.

Oh absolutely. That’s a steal! I just didn’t afford myself the luxury of time to scout forums and eBay for a reasonably priced used catback since I wanted to drive the thing before it gets too cold, and the drone was just unbearable on the highway for me.


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[nextelbuddy]

i forgot that I finally got around to finishing off the headlight washer retrofit LOL. this is for Botand....

it wasnt that bad at all and since I relocated my washer tank to the drugbin and ran new hoses etc... the first time i did this i found out i had a bad washer pump.. got a new one on amazon for $10 and all was good.

now I just need to retrofit heated seats into my seats...


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[BMWCurves]

It is a phenomenal value if you buy it used. I bought my full catback TSE3 for $590.

+1

I traded my stock exhaust plus $600 cash for mine


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Not bad prices!

[az3579]

i forgot that I finally got around to finishing off the headlight washer retrofit LOL. this is for Botand....

it wasnt that bad at all and since I relocated my washer tank to the drugbin and ran new hoses etc... the first time i did this i found out i had a bad washer pump.. got a new one on amazon for $10 and all was good.

now I just need to retrofit heated seats into my seats...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6T3FgVu6Ak

May the force be with you.

I got tired of dealing with the leaking and resultant empty washer reservoir tank. lol

[704sw]

now I just need to retrofit heated seats into my seats...

How bad is that going to be?

[slater]

I got tired of dealing with the leaking and resultant empty washer reservoir tank. lol

same here, but on the ZHP... enough so that i swapped a non-washer-jet reservoir into the Touring already, and had some non-washer-jet filler panels (that go under the headlights) painted. :) will eliminate the hoses and install the filler panels when the engine is out (replacing the headlights with the ZHP headlights anyway).

good riddance to a fairly useless system - if *i* can't get any use out of it in the climate i live in, then it's a useless system. ;)

[Newjack]

Took apart the Wizgear magnetic ball joint, drilled a new hole in the Panavise bracket, and turned it into a flush-mount. The ball joint on mine never secured very tightly, and it was really wobbly. While I was in there I repaired a broken tab on the cube trim above the radio, which caused the left side to pop out every time there was a bump in the road. It’s still not perfect, but it’s significantly better.
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Is that an AUX cable wrapped around the mount? Where is the cable plugged into?


Guise get a $20 Bluetooth receiver connected to your AUX in and hide it in your glove box with power so you can remove the cable. Your phone will auto connect once you unlock the car or once you open a door if it’s already unlocked and be ready to audio stream once you get going. [emoji1417][emoji1417]

Can you elaborate on this? I'm interested.

[704sw]

Is that an AUX cable wrapped around the mount? Where is the cable plugged into?

Yep. I fed from the back of the head unit behind the dash to the glovebox where’s a mounting plate/female 3.5mm jack. The aux cable goes through the gap on the side of the glovebox door. I originally had it mounted in the back of the storage bin, but the cable was always in the way when shifting.

[Newjack]

Yep. I fed from the back of the head unit behind the dash to the glovebox where’s a mounting plate/female 3.5mm jack. The aux cable goes through the gap on the side of the glovebox door. I originally had it mounted in the back of the storage bin, but the cable was always in the way when shifting.

I have an AUX port in the back of my storage tray and I'm using a retractable aux cord. It works but it has never been my favorite solution. Might try to install a bluetooth receiver like Trevor did.

[ELCID86]

I have an AUX port in the back of my storage tray and I'm using a retractable aux cord. It works but it has never been my favorite solution. Might try to install a bluetooth receiver like Trevor did.

Mine is all wadded up in the “not an ashtray “. I like the idea of OOTW.

[Fenrir]

First oil change since it's resurrection!! Doing a full detail tomorrow and looking at ways to pull the silver paint off of the trunk and hood. Both are clear coated carbon fiber underneath and the paint is cracking anyways. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171102/62dda4771e6891d7ec555491a80e2125.jpg

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[Prestovie]

Finally replaced my AUX cord. My old one looked like it had been pulled out of a dumpster behind an electronics store in the 90s. Thought my speakers were broken because only half of them played at a time and it would go in and out, thankfully just a faulty cord


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[704sw]

First oil change since it's resurrection!! Doing a full detail tomorrow and looking at ways to pull the silver paint off of the trunk and hood. Both are clear coated carbon fiber underneath and the paint is cracking anyways. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171102/62dda4771e6891d7ec555491a80e2125.jpg

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Man, I’d love a no-reflector bumper on a coupe.

[Fenrir]

Man, I’d love a no-reflector bumper on a coupe.It's nice. The PO installed it on the car when he had it. Didn't like the reflector look.

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[Sreten]

Finally arrived! Time to get to work. :biggrin

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[Dual]

Duuude!

[Sockethead]

Looks like fun! ;)

[webster]

Been looking at e39 m5 sale ads lately. Am I crazy?!

[704sw]

Been looking at e39 m5 sale ads lately. Am I crazy?!

I’ve known two people who have done nothing other than basic routine maintenance. I also know two people who were nickel and dimed to death before parting ways. It seems to be just as much about luck-of-the-draw as buying the one which looks the best on paper.

[Karl Lazlo]

Been looking at e39 m5 sale ads lately. Am I crazy?!

Yes, but you are in good company.

[az3579]

Been looking at e39 m5 sale ads lately. Am I crazy?!If you thought getting the OG into shape was expensive, don't even bother with an E39 M5. LOL

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[holyc0w]

I got to replacing the boot emblem. Turns out I got the replacement for the hood. The tooth floss idea was a bust. I looked shady as hell trying to maneuver the floss near the trunk area out in the street. It was slightly drizzling, so I had my hood on. Some pick-up truck stopped nearby, and started moving before we made eye contact. Prying tool is the way to go.

I cleaned up the area under the emblem a bit and put a bit of wax under there. The dirt on the edges didn't come off. I'll be in for round 2. Old grommets look like they'll be good to reuse.

[704sw]

The dirt on the edges didn't come off

You try claying?

[holyc0w]

You try claying?

Nope, that's the way to go. But I'm not too concerned about that area, since nobody will see it.

[stephenkirsh]

Black rear seats installed. Custom 2-tone interior almost done.

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[danewilson77]

I got to replacing the boot emblem. Turns out I got the replacement for the hood. The tooth floss idea was a bust. I looked shady as hell trying to maneuver the floss near the trunk area out in the street. It was slightly drizzling, so I had my hood on. Some pick-up truck stopped nearby, and started moving before we made eye contact. Prying tool is the way to go.

I cleaned up the area under the emblem a bit and put a bit of wax under there. The dirt on the edges didn't come off. I'll be in for round 2. Old grommets look like they'll be good to reuse.A 12" piece of plastic banding is gold for this. Always keep a piece handy. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171105/4911eae0fe3d0709c5cc11885201103b.jpg

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[az3579]

Replaced my battery with an Autocraft Platinum H7-AGM.

[downshift]

Chopped off both resonators

[704sw]

Chopped off both resonators

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[BMWCurves]

https://m.popkey.co/d73aa9/YRyVG.gif

Lol gave me a snort.

Visualized:

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[stephenkirsh]

https://m.popkey.co/d73aa9/YRyVG.gif

LOL

[stephenkirsh]

Went to do front brakes tonight. Basically all the bolts are rounded off. Guide bolts. Bracket bolts. Rotor screws. Total BS. My rears were fine.

I know this is from the shitty shop the sleazy dealer I bought my car from used to do brakes right before I bought the car.

Gunna have to take it to a shop to have them replace bolts for me.


Is the Turner upgraded caliper bushing kit worth it for a car that is 90% street and sees west coast race tracks (shorter straights/brake zones)?



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[BMWCurves]

Yeesh, that brake rotor screw looks awful.

[Rovert]

I think it’s screwed. But you’re not.

[704sw]

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Eesh. Even the rotor screws on my old Rustoril girl (I’m just stealing material from Marcin left and right these days) didn’t look nearly that bad.

In times of great frustration with my ZHP I like to blame Slater, blame Canada, and then have a refreshing adult beverage (in that order). Try that, and report back. It usually helps for me.

[704sw]

I think it’s screwed. But you’re not.

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