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

[BMWCurves]

Just put 17.15 gallons of fuel into the wife's wagon as we sputtered into the gas station.

Jesus.

[emoji23][emoji23] reminds me of someone who lives the “- - - Lyfe”.

The definition of my wife.

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Mine too.


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[Rovert]

Some enjoy living life on edge.... LOL

[John in VA]

My wife freaks out when her F30 gets to 1/2 tank remaining, but the boys will drive the E28 down to 1 liter remaining! I've tried to make them understand that fuel cools the in-tank fuel pump, water and/or sediment collects at the bottom, etc. Guess they need to run out or break down to learn the lesson...

[Rovert]

Keep teaching them about fuel cooling the pump but stuff collecting at the bottom is a myth. If you take a tank apart you’ll see that the fuel pump must suck fuel from the lowest part of the tank so whatever stuff that settles to the bottom has already been sucked up at the next engine start. When driving the fuel tank contents are being sloshed and mix around so it’s a constant mix of yummies that the fuel pump must suck up. LOL there’s also a fine mesh filter at the pump inlet then you fuel filter to cover for more fine particulate.

[704sw]

I made a thing.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180112/13c142df6e7c901252f9a6ea7a692ed1.jpg
And it works.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180112/9f979ced244651487714635ba895dc1b.jpg

[BMWCurves]

The sad state of that flashlight.

[704sw]

The sad state of that flashlight.

It was a dead torch from a parts car. No Canadian torches were harmed during the making of this product.

[BMWCurves]

It was a dead torch from a parts car. No Canadian torches were harmed during the making of this product.

Makes me feel a little better, although my own is useless. It holds about 1.7 seconds of charge.

[ZHPizza]

I made a thing.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180112/13c142df6e7c901252f9a6ea7a692ed1.jpg
And it works.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180112/9f979ced244651487714635ba895dc1b.jpgNice! Mine is also useless. DIY?

[704sw]

Makes me feel a little better, although my own is useless. It holds about 1.7 seconds of charge.


Nice! Mine is also useless. DIY?

I used this outlet:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RT5TE5Q?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
And this post so my lazy ass could confirm polarity:
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e39-m5-e52-z8-discussion/430114-diy-glove-compartment-electrical-adapter.html#/topics/430114

[ZHPizza]

I used this outlet:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RT5TE5Q?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
And this post so my lazy ass could confirm polarity:
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e39-m5-e52-z8-discussion/430114-diy-glove-compartment-electrical-adapter.html#/topics/430114Dope. Thx bruh.

[nextelbuddy]

just bought an oem Fire extinguisher and bracket from the UK. they dont ship to the US so i signed up for a borderlinx account and its being shipped there where it will be repacked and shipped to me for a fee... we will see what that "fee" is :shifty

[Dual]

I used this outlet:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RT5TE5Q?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
And this post so my lazy ass could confirm polarity:
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e39-m5-e52-z8-discussion/430114-diy-glove-compartment-electrical-adapter.html#/topics/430114 (http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e39-m5-e52-z8-discussion/430114-diy-glove-compartment-electrical-adapter.html#/topics/430114)Wow, it would be nice to stop draining power with USB gear when the ZHP's shut off. This would accomplish that. Thanks!

[Dual]

just bought an oem Fire extinguisher and bracket from the UK. they dont ship to the US so i signed up for a borderlinx account and its being shipped there where it will be repacked and shipped to me for a fee... we will see what that "fee" is :shiftyPics when installed? Thanks!

[Smolck]

I got a new CobyWheel, ebrake handle and boot, and shift boot so I decided the crappy sand interior had to go.....

So I made my new to me 03, 330 ZSP (Mtech 1) go from an interior like this.....

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=752689&d=1516128245

To this.....
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=750457&d=1515821546

And this......

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=751513&d=1515983414
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=751521&d=1515983414
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=751529&d=1515983414

Once it warms up, the seats and middle door panel cards will all be done in ZHP factory color Natural Brown and the headliner and pillars will be done in Alcantara.

At that point, my car which has a 3.64 diff from a ZHP, will be almost as good as a ZHP minus the cams and a 4k power dip :cheers

[704sw]

Looking sharp. I would’ve liked X3 tan interior a lot more if it had black carpets.

[Sockethead]

I have to have a black interior... I'm too messy/dirty and I have kids...

[BMWCurves]

Looking good! Definitely prefer the new setup

[BADCLOWN]

I think we are all jealous of you NOT having the 4K dip haha. Looks great

[fredo]

I drove the ZHP for the first time this year. This is why: during X-mas week I got the SES warning. It has been parked since then. I plan to troubleshoot maybe next week.

[3ZHP]

I started it and moved it out of the garage. May have been the first time since the reunion back in October.

Had to get the ladder out for the painter. [emoji849]


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[Rovert]

I just changed the o-ring in my kinda sorta maybe lower coolant temperature sensor. Since the sensor works fine I read about threads to just change the o-ring for less than a buck. So far so good!!

This is what I changed here: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?p=5373556

[stephenkirsh]

I got a new CobyWheel, ebrake handle and boot, and shift boot so I decided the crappy sand interior had to go.....

So I made my new to me 03, 330 ZSP (Mtech 1) go from an interior like this.....

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=752689&d=1516128245

To this.....
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=750457&d=1515821546

And this......

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=751513&d=1515983414
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=751521&d=1515983414
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=751529&d=1515983414

Once it warms up, the seats and middle door panel cards will all be done in ZHP factory color Natural Brown and the headliner and pillars will be done in Alcantara.

At that point, my car which has a 3.64 diff from a ZHP, will be almost as good as a ZHP minus the cams and a 4k power dip :cheers

Woot. Another custom 2-tone beige sedan!

[joeybananaz18]

that looks awesome. Id like to do the same one day if i can find someone to give me a hand. how long did that what process take?

[stephenkirsh]

that looks awesome. Id like to do the same one day if i can find someone to give me a hand. how long did that what process take?

For me, I took apart two sets of different color door cards and then put them back together. The whole process took about two weeks. I worked on a little bit each day. It took longer than I expected. I recommend only using one door panel set and just dying the leathered the color that you want. It's faster than having to take apart and reassemble two entire sets.

[Vas]

Currently in the middle of a headlight project. Swapping from burnt zkw headlights to AL automotive.

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[SaltyNC]

Put in a new thermostat.

Salty

[joeybananaz18]

For me, I took apart two sets of different color door cards and then put them back together. The whole process took about two weeks. I worked on a little bit each day. It took longer than I expected. I recommend only using one door panel set and just dying the leathered the color that you want. It's faster than having to take apart and reassemble two entire sets.

Thanks for that. if the time comes for something like that I might take a couple of days off from work after a 3 day weekend and just crank it all out. I have a better idea of what road i want to go down after i leatherique my front seats.

[Smolck]

that looks awesome. Id like to do the same one day if i can find someone to give me a hand. how long did that what process take?

On mine I started on Friday at 3pm and had the new carpet and dash replaced by about 10pm (had my kids helping, so worked slow as I was explaining things and letting them turn wrenches). The door panels (black for now) were done the following Saturday morning. Then it took me all day Saturday to disassemble the seats (remove the backs and side panels) and dye the seat backs, refurb and paint the center console, Re glue A and C pillars, and it was 100% "done" by Sunday afternoon.

If you had all the black pieces and weren't dyeing certain parts, you could easily do it in a day.

I've got my tan door panels apart and I'm just waiting till warmer weather to dye my seats and pull my headliner and pillars for alcantara wrapping. Also need a black arm rest. So it's way better than all tan, but not done yet....

[i_b_bass]

Put in new air filters, engine and cabin. The air filter for the PI is quite the PITA, and expensive. Fortunately some digging around here revealed that NAPA's Silver 36301 filter fits nicely and is a fraction of the cost.

[stephenkirsh]

Put the track pads on for next weekend's event at leguna seca

[704sw]

Put the track pads on for next weekend's event at leguna seca

Post a video, please? I want a first-person perspective through the corkscrew :)

[san]

Post a video, please? I want a first-person perspective through the corkscrew :)

Derbo has a video of his Zhp on the Laguna seca on YouTube


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[704sw]

Derbo has a video of his Zhp on the Laguna seca on YouTube


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I’ll check it out. It’ll be really weird not calling it Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca anymore. I hope someone picks up sponsorship soon, since I’ve read most residents and developers in the area want to get rid of the track. But it brings in a lot of money and taxes for the county, so it probably won’t actually happen.

[BMWCurves]

I’ll check it out. It’ll be really weird not calling it Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca anymore. I hope someone picks up sponsorship soon, since I’ve read most residents and developers in the area want to get rid of the track. But it brings in a lot of money and taxes for the county, so it probably won’t actually happen.

Here you go:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDwc-benMqo

[stephenkirsh]

Here you go:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDwc-benMqo

Don't watch that crap. That guy's clueless :P

[dpark]

Yesterday:

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180124/1be455bc9c7d56b4b4bfd8bec04a16bb.jpg

Today:

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180124/ac25b4aae8912b464e7cffb2955cf65b.jpg

Anyone looking for a set of Style 44s? [emoji1]


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[az3579]

Yesterday:

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180124/1be455bc9c7d56b4b4bfd8bec04a16bb.jpg

Today:

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180124/ac25b4aae8912b464e7cffb2955cf65b.jpg

Anyone looking for a set of Style 44s? [emoji1]


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkSoooooo much better.

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[dpark]

Soooooo much better.

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I think so. When I decided to get a set of wheels for winter tires, I originally wanted the 68s, but they were a staggered set, and I wanted something square instead. After a lot of looking, I ended up with the 44s. Functional, but not very pretty.

Anyways, came upon a great deal for the 68s and was able to get 6 wheels (4 fronts and 2 rears) so I snagged it. The fronts are 0.5" narrower than the 44s, but my 225-45/17s still fit just fine. I would like to say that I picked that size because I was planning to get 68s eventually but that would not be the truth :)

Just got lucky that the size tire I picked worked for the 68s. Now I am a happy camper :thumbsup

[az3579]

I've been looking to square up my set of 68's for a while now. I also have a staggered set. The 225's look so stupid stretched on the 8.5" rears! It looks even more awkward when I rotate the tires; the 8.5's don't look right in the front with tires stretched that much. lol

[danewilson77]

100% better.

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[az3579]

I keep breaking these stupid things, so I finally just ordered from FCP. Never again will I pay for this!

All the clips broken on the old one.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180125/f1d63633693795afa0091ee0cd46b5de.jpg



New one with everything transferred. This are a whole lot cheaper now than the last time I bought one!

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180125/2285f4b3b5173ab96addb8ded9c73b21.jpg

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[ELCID86]

Those clips do suck. Mine falls out with a good pot-hole hit.

[az3579]

Those clips do suck. Mine falls out with a good pot-hole hit.


That's how the one original to the car met its fate. Hit a pothole so harsh in NY while on the highway that the trim panel fell out and wouldn't clip back in.
I have no idea how I didn't bend my BBS wheel...

[SaltyNC]

I saw a neat little in-field engineering trick someone did that I thought was a good idea. They just hot-glued a couple of paper clips to the back side of the cover so that the edge hung over enough to hold it in place. After the hot glue dried, they applied silicone caulk over the paper clips.

Seems like a lot of that white plastic used in the car like on the pillars, this cover, etc. are made by the same company, and it's brittle nasty stuff.

Salty

[SaltyNC]

Found the "fix". :)

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=1023618

Salty

[704sw]

Paper clips are exactly how I fixed the broken tabs on the front of my shifter trim. Holding up like a champ.

[ZHPizza]

I break one of the clips off just about every time that I remove that panel and just glue it back in place with a dollop of E6000 and let her ride. Most of my cars are held together with E6000.

[SaltyNC]

Most of my cars are held together with E6000.

:rofl

Salty

[trancenation]

The clips on that trim panel appear to be one time use haha.

[slater]

The clips on that trim panel appear to be one time use haha.

LOL. i've removed that panel numerous times on numerous cars and i think i've only broken one clip. i guess i've got The Touch.

[ELCID86]

Thanks for the advice (and humor!) fellas. Warming up the hot glue gun!

[danewilson77]

Rogue maintenance day. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180128/2e98738e5b958b7cd2f82ea236218478.jpg

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[SaltyNC]

Don't do it, Dane! I know it makes the water blue, but you shouldn't put Miracle-Gro in the radiator. :)

Salty

[johnrando]

:)

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[az3579]

Are you another convert to Brotella T6, DW? Or have you been using it a while?

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[BADCLOWN]

New interstate battery, the duralast from the PO died after 6 years.

[Johnmadd]

Are you another convert to Brotella T6, DW? Or have you been using it a while?

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Well, I converted yesterday ironically. T6 5w40 yesterday after a liqo-moly engine flush... and before I did that I replaced the ofhg that was leaking (profusely) with the dupont Viton
one. Think I need to do the ccv
:shifty

[Hermes]

Red car, 141k

Brake fluid flush
Power steering flush

[danewilson77]

Don't do it, Dane! I know it makes the water blue, but you shouldn't put Miracle-Gro in the radiator. :)

SaltyHehe
Are you another convert to Brotella T6, DW? Or have you been using it a while?

Sent from my Pixel using TapatalkConverting. First time.
Well, I converted yesterday ironically. T6 5w40 yesterday after a liqo-moly engine flush... and before I did that I replaced the ofhg that was leaking (profusely) with the dupont Viton
one. Think I need to do the ccv
:shiftyWeird.

So.... Glad I did the maintenance. Found that #4/5 spark plugs were fouled. Car runs much smoother through the power band now. Old plugs had about 90K on them. Confirmed the VCG was leaking. Oil everywhere.

One casualty today. I snapped the crankcase vent hose coming from the Vanos. I'm sure I'm not the first.

Small amount of build up on the Vanos so I decided to leave it alone.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180129/8c83da487ba2024cb00307b8921b8a59.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180129/47c2c9714630a7e4ee97192adf47eccc.jpg
#4 plug
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180129/89837032571a05f70880460f1e2e2c12.jpg
#3 plug
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180129/fc12126e55e9143d0e187c7a64ef698f.jpg

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1 through 6...bottom to top.
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[Newjack]

HeheConverting. First time. Weird.

So.... Glad I did the maintenance. Found that #4/5 spark plugs were fouled. Car runs much smoother through the power band now. Old plugs had about 90K on them. Confirmed the VCG was leaking. Oil everywhere.

One casualty today. I snapped the crankcase vent hose coming from the Vanos. I'm sure I'm not the first.

Small amount of build up on the Vanos so I decided to leave it alone.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180129/8c83da487ba2024cb00307b8921b8a59.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180129/47c2c9714630a7e4ee97192adf47eccc.jpg
#4 plug
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180129/89837032571a05f70880460f1e2e2c12.jpg
#3 plug
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180129/fc12126e55e9143d0e187c7a64ef698f.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180129/a35a2df82270955e2b4ca446577b473f.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180129/add9ac18473dfbb8d37ba2866fff6783.jpg
1 through 6...bottom to top.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180129/7417396905b622a74a143cb366131d04.jpg

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Nice work!

What would cause the issue with spark plug #4 and #5?

[danewilson77]

Nice work!

What would cause the issue with spark plug #4 and #5?Most likely age I would say.

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[Dual]

...I replaced the ofhg that was leaking (profusely) with the dupont Viton one. Where do you source that? I'm due.

[holyc0w]

Where do you source that? I'm due.

https://www.bavauto.com/11-42-1-719855v

[nextelbuddy]

decided i hated the Drugbin Washer tank mod I did so I yanked it back out along with all of the extended wiring and reverted it back to stock length wiring.

sourced an M3 washer tank locally from an Early metal bumper 2001 m3. this version of the washer tank actually bolts to existing holes on our ZHP bumper support so kool. I have a m3 washer tank for a kevlar bumper M3 and it never fit so i thought i wouldnt be able to switch to an M3 tank.


after going through this now, this is a mod that any ZHP person can do to free up some space under the hood. there used to be a retrofit relocation kit for this on ECS but the link is dead now but still shows on google through a search.


Also decided to hijack the driver side brake duct to use for the CSL cold air intake tube. this is the same diameter as the CSL factory intake tube. 2.5 inches i believe. the CSL intake is a split design with a huge 5+ inch hole under the hood with a smaller 2.5 inch hole under neath that goes to this tube to get fresh cold air from the ground. if i could make the OEM CSL tube work I would have got that instead but for now ribbed tubing was the way to go.

i need to find something to make it more pretty in the brake duct, any suggestions

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4610/26094948288_fd5050fc33_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FKVqZw)IMG_20180129_011602 (https://flic.kr/p/FKVqZw) by Shawn Robertson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nextelbuddy/), on Flickr
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4763/26094945848_bf0f55a769_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FKVqgs)IMG_20180129_011555 (https://flic.kr/p/FKVqgs) by Shawn Robertson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nextelbuddy/), on Flickr
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4760/39257059304_ac30a1560b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/22P1G35)IMG_20180128_230730 (https://flic.kr/p/22P1G35) by Shawn Robertson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nextelbuddy/), on Flickr
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4666/39069427625_30348c6931_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/22wr2F8)IMG_20180128_233226 (https://flic.kr/p/22wr2F8) by Shawn Robertson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nextelbuddy/), on Flickr

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[ZHPizza]

decided i hated the Drugbin Washer tank mod I did so I yanked it back out along with all of the extended wiring and reverted it back to stock length wiring.

sourced an M3 washer tank locally from an Early metal bumper 2001 m3. this version of the washer tank actually bolts to existing holes on our ZHP bumper support so kool. I have a m3 washer tank for a kevlar bumper M3 and it never fit so i thought i wouldnt be able to switch to an M3 tank.


after going through this now, this is a mod that any ZHP person can do to free up some space under the hood. there used to be a retrofit relocation kit for this on ECS but the link is dead now but still shows on google through a search.


Also decided to hijack the driver side brake duct to use for the CSL cold air intake tube. this is the same diameter as the CSL factory intake tube. 2.5 inches i believe. the CSL intake is a split design with a huge 5+ inch hole under the hood with a smaller 2.5 inch hole under neath that goes to this tube to get fresh cold air from the ground. if i could make the OEM CSL tube work I would have got that instead but for now ribbed tubing was the way to go.

i need to find something to make it more pretty in the brake duct, any suggestions

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4610/26094948288_fd5050fc33_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FKVqZw)IMG_20180129_011602 (https://flic.kr/p/FKVqZw) by Shawn Robertson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nextelbuddy/), on Flickr
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4763/26094945848_bf0f55a769_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FKVqgs)IMG_20180129_011555 (https://flic.kr/p/FKVqgs) by Shawn Robertson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nextelbuddy/), on Flickr
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4760/39257059304_ac30a1560b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/22P1G35)IMG_20180128_230730 (https://flic.kr/p/22P1G35) by Shawn Robertson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nextelbuddy/), on Flickr
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4666/39069427625_30348c6931_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/22wr2F8)IMG_20180128_233226 (https://flic.kr/p/22wr2F8) by Shawn Robertson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nextelbuddy/), on Flickr

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I'm digging that washer setup. It fits ok with the passenger brake duct and everything?

And this might be a good option for your intake tube:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dual-Hole-Air-Duct-Fog-Covers-ABS-Fits-BMW-E46-3-Series-M-Tech-II-Front-Bumper/282559440497

Note that the ones made for the M3 bumper ducts DO NOT fit the Mtech II. I have a pair of M3 covers sitting in my garage because dum dum.

[Johnmadd]

Where do you source that? I'm due.


https://www.bavauto.com/11-42-1-719855v

Yep, that's it.

[nextelbuddy]

I'm digging that washer setup. It fits ok with the passenger brake duct and everything?

And this might be a good option for your intake tube:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dual-Hole-Air-Duct-Fog-Covers-ABS-Fits-BMW-E46-3-Series-M-Tech-II-Front-Bumper/282559440497

Note that the ones made for the M3 bumper ducts DO NOT fit the Mtech II. I have a pair of M3 covers sitting in my garage because dum dum.

yes it fits with the brake duct just fine. it goes around it actually.

the only thing it doesnt fit with is the ambient air temp sensor in the lower fender liner. i had to remove it and cut a new hole further back and mount it in the new hole. it hits the plug and wires. M3s have different fender lines so i guess theirs is in a different location but everything else fit fine.

thanks for the link. i added it to my watch list.

[holyc0w]

Rogue maintenance day.

Did you always use K&N filters or is that new as well?

[danewilson77]

Did you always use K&N filters or is that new as well?New. Always used Mann

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[Dual]

https://www.bavauto.com/11-42-1-719855v

Thanks!

[downshift]

spent money

[downshift]

then more

[704sw]

Finished drilling out my broken passenger seat bolt yesterday.

I also may have just found a BMW dealer with a left Performance grille in stock for the facelift coupe. We’ll see tomorrow if they send me a “we’re sorry” email. It wasn’t cheap...

[JPMo]

Rogue maintenance day. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180128/2e98738e5b958b7cd2f82ea236218478.jpg

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Thoughts on the T6?

[danewilson77]

Thoughts on the T6?Pretty nice through 150 miles thus far.

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[ZHPizza]

Finished drilling out my broken passenger seat bolt yesterday.

I also may have just found a BMW dealer with a left Performance grille in stock for the facelift coupe. We’ll see tomorrow if they send me a “we’re sorry” email. It wasn’t cheap...Oh man I forgot about that little bastard. Did you get a helicoil kit for it?

[704sw]

Oh man I forgot about that little bastard. Did you get a helicoil kit for it?

No but I suspect it will come to that next time I unbolt that seat. Once I drilled the fragment thin enough to turn, the bit pushed what was left through the bottom and kept **most** of the threads intact. It’s good enough for now, but we’ll see. At least I’ll be able to pass both NC and pre-HPDE inspection.

Unrelated: when I plug in to run PA Soft I get a “hardware not ready” error on the software. This happens with your cable and the one I just bought. What’s the likelihood I have bad wiring or something to my OBD2? The cable’s lights come on, but nothing on the computer end...

[ZHPizza]

No but I suspect it will come to that next time I unbolt that seat. Once I drilled the fragment thin enough to turn, the bit pushed what was left through the bottom and kept **most** of the threads intact. It’s good enough for now, but we’ll see. At least I’ll be able to pass both NC and pre-HPDE inspection.

Unrelated: when I plug in to run PA Soft I get a “hardware not ready” error on the software. This happens with your cable and the one I just bought. What’s the likelihood I have bad wiring or something to my OBD2? The cable’s lights come on, but nothing on the computer end...3 threads is enough engagement, especially when you have 3 other bolts holding it in. Helluva lot easier than messing with a helicoil too.

Sounds like it's either the car or computer then. We can hook up to it next week with my computer and eliminate a variable.

[az3579]

Unrelated: when I plug in to run PA Soft I get a “hardware not ready” error on the software. This happens with your cable and the one I just bought. What’s the likelihood I have bad wiring or something to my OBD2? The cable’s lights come on, but nothing on the computer end...

The PA Soft interface is a piece of crap - it does this to me all the time. I just keep unplugging / plugging in the cable into various USB ports until it works.
This is why I avoid using PA Soft whenever possible.

What sometimes works is shutting down, unplugging from computer, turning on and booting, and plugging it back in. *Sometimes*

[san]

The PA Soft interface is a piece of crap - it does this to me all the time. I just keep unplugging / plugging in the cable into various USB ports until it works.
This is why I avoid using PA Soft whenever possible.

What sometimes works is shutting down, unplugging from computer, turning on and booting, and plugging it back in. *Sometimes*

I remember you doing the same at the reunion last year when you were helping me with my car.


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[slater]

Unrelated: when I plug in to run PA Soft I get a “hardware not ready” error on the software. This happens with your cable and the one I just bought. What’s the likelihood I have bad wiring or something to my OBD2? The cable’s lights come on, but nothing on the computer end...

are you running Windows 8/10? see below...



The PA Soft interface is a piece of crap - it does this to me all the time. I just keep unplugging / plugging in the cable into various USB ports until it works.
This is why I avoid using PA Soft whenever possible.

What sometimes works is shutting down, unplugging from computer, turning on and booting, and plugging it back in. *Sometimes*


i have this issue every once in a while; it's Windows 10 "re-detecting" the cable as 'BMW Scanner 1.x' in device manager. i just go into device manager, find said device (usually with a yellow ! next to it), and manually force the FTDI 'USB Serial Converter' driver upon it. works every time.

but i agree - it's a pain. it never happened under Windows XP or Windows 7 x64. Windows 8/10 x64, though - yep.

i do like the interface, for simplicity - it is always my go-to for scanning for codes.

[704sw]

As a follow-up: the dealership canceled my order for the driver side grille. The search continues.

[az3579]

As a follow-up: the dealership canceled my order for the driver side grille. The search continues.Avin sells gloss black grilles. Talk to Charlie - he just bought a set to try it out.

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[704sw]

Avin sells gloss black grilles. Talk to Charlie - he just bought a set to try it out.

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I thought they only had sedan grilles?

[az3579]

Didn't realize it was just sedan. Oops.

[nextelbuddy]

I thought they only had sedan grilles?

all i'm seeing is a positive to sell the coupe and get a sedan then :shifty

[704sw]

all i'm seeing is a positive to sell the coupe and get a sedan then :shifty

If someone wants to track down that Estoril ZHP sedan...

[slater]

If someone wants to track down that Estoril ZHP sedan...

LOL. it's canadian, i know that... if i ever find it....well, who knows. i would like to own it. :)

[704sw]

LOL. it's canadian, i know that... if i ever find it....well, who knows. i would like to own it. :)

Being Canadian hasn’t stopped me before!

[slater]

Being Canadian hasn’t stopped me before!

ha!!

and since you've got the process down now, it'd be way easier the second time. ;)

[704sw]

ha!!

and since you've got the process down now, it'd be way easier the second time. ;)

Speaking of: were Canadian E36 M3s S50 or S52? Asking for s friend...

[slater]

Speaking of: were Canadian E36 M3s S50 or S52? Asking for s friend...

S52 for 1996-1999, but like the US the 1995's were S50s.

we got a few 1994 models that were euro-spec S50s - 286hp. crazy story here: https://www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/articles/2017/10/17/canadian-m3#

[704sw]

S52 for 1996-1999, but like the US the 1995's were S50s.

we got a few 1994 models that were euro-spec S50s - 286hp. crazy story here: https://www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/articles/2017/10/17/canadian-m3#

Ah okay I was thinking you guys got Euro spec. Never mind!

[slater]

Ah okay I was thinking you guys got Euro spec. Never mind!

how awesome would that be?

there are some LHD japanese-import E36 M3s coming in with 315hp S52/6MTs! (yay canada! :))

[droman81]

Tire pressure was down to 27 psi. Filled up to 32/36. No wonder if felt like mush last time I drove it!


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[ZHPizza]

how awesome would that be?

there are some LHD japanese-import E36 M3s coming in with 315hp S52/6MTs! (yay canada! :))One step closer to getting that euro spec S52 in the Growlour

[slater]

One step closer to getting that euro spec S52 in the Growlour

Nah, I feel like a supercharger would be the right way to go... but it ain’t happenin’...


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[nextelbuddy]

You guys mean the S50b32 right? Wasn't the Euro spec motors called S50B30 and S50B32 respectively

[704sw]

You guys mean the S50b32 right? Wasn't the Euro spec motors called S50B30 and S50B32 respectively

Yes, Euro Spec was the S50B30, and S50B32.

The early US (and apparently Canadian) M3s are delineated S50B30US, followed by the S52B32. At least that’s my understanding. Per Wikipedia, there were 45 Euro spec S50B30 M3s imported into Canada.

[Dave1027]

Last saturday, fixed coolant leak with a 49 cent o-ring. Thought it was going to be a hose connected to the ET. Jacked it up and dropped the belly pan. Turned out it was the temperature sensor on the lower radiator hose connector.

Dealer wanted $6, was a 30 mile drive and was closing any way. Got a similar o-ring at the local Ace hardware store for 49 cents. Took about 20 minutes to replace. Didn't even have to drain the coolant. Easy peasy.

[Sockethead]

Just did that one myself... except my wife works at the dealership so I got the official one... same results though, no coolant loss.

[johnrando]

New battery. Dead cell 3 yrs and 3 months in. Guess what the warranty was... 3 years! :)

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[danewilson77]

New battery. Dead cell 3 yrs and 3 months in. Guess what the warranty was... 3 years! :)

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[cornercarver]

The other day I disconnected the anti-roll bars, simply because in this area the car gets pounded by road deficiencies, which means the end links (spherical rod ends up front) wear even more. I swapped to snow tires recently and figured the handling is going to suck anyway with snows, so I disconnected the bars (front is just disconnected and tied out of the way with zip-ties, but the rear bar is completely out because there's no way to tie it up without hitting suspension components.)

I have to say I was very surprised the body roll isn't that bad without them. I'd recommend it for anyone driving on these sh*tty NE roads. Bonus: when you take the snows off and reconnect the bars, it feels like a Porsche. :biggrin

[SaltyNC]

Replaced brake lines and replaced a missing oil drain cover.
31975

Salty

[Vas]

Oil change using an oil change kits from fcpeuro. Liqui moly oil and Mann filter

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[Reasoned1]

Wrapped my steering wheel with a Wheelskins leather cover--love the looks and feel. I have them on all my cars.

[Newjack]

Oil change using an oil change kits from fcpeuro. Liqui moly oil and Mann filter

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https://i.imgur.com/5CvgAbv.jpg

[Dual]

FCAB’s, right rear upper ball joint. I wanted to use Z4 bushings up front, but I’m on my winter wheels/tires and would if I had to align twice for my summer wheels. So OEM it is.


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[704sw]

Thanks to Nate I finally reset my airbag light. Between driving without a seat to buy my M3 seats, and a torn clock spring ribbon, it’s been on for ~11 months. My cluster looks so naked without that light on.

Now I just need to figure out why I can’t get PA Soft to run on my damn laptop.

[330i ZHP]

Adjusted suspension on wagon

[san]

Went and paid a visit to the zhp which is locked up in storage till winter ends. Made sure everything was ok.


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[BMWCurves]

Went and paid a visit to the zhp which is locked up in storage till winter ends. Made sure everything was ok.


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Remind me, what are you driving in the meantime?

[san]

Remind me, what are you driving in the meantime?

Fiancé’s Chevy Cruze [emoji53]


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[BMWCurves]

Fiancé’s Chevy Cruze [emoji53]


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It's not a ZHP, but I wouldn't want to subject my ZHP to Michigan winters either. It gets the job shifting your butt from point A to point B.

And it has great spoof ads:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d03svtYlFm8

[san]

It's not a ZHP, but I wouldn't want to subject my ZHP to Michigan winters either. It gets the job shifting your butt from point A to point B.

And it has great spoof ads:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d03svtYlFm8

Yup. We looked at selling the Cruze and getting a 2015 CPO X1’s (last year it was based on the e90) but soon realized that the CPO warranty doesn’t really cover a lot of things and also we are saving for our wedding in April. So the Cruze’ll so for now.

And those ads :facepalm

Edit: here’s what the bmw CPO doesn’t cover
http://cpo.bmwusa.com/Content/docs/BMWCPOWhatIsNotCovered.pdf

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[BMWCurves]

Yup. We looked at selling the Cruze and getting a 2015 CPO X1’s (last year it was based on the e90) but soon realized that the CPO warranty doesn’t really cover a lot of things and also we are saving for our wedding in April. So the Cruze’ll so for now.

And those ads :facepalm

Edit: here’s what the bmw CPO doesn’t cover
http://cpo.bmwusa.com/Content/docs/BMWCPOWhatIsNotCovered.pdf

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Better to ask what the warranty does cover, it seems.

[704sw]

And it has great spoof ads:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d03svtYlFm8

The Mahk ads are hilarious in the most childish of ways.

[san]

Better to ask what the warranty does cover, it seems.

I know right?

Fiancé also likes Subaru crosstek and outback so looking into those as well.


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[Rovert]

Here I am all excited about the family’s Sienna Limited AWD. Haha. She’s more or less a Lexus minivan with ottomans built into the second row captains chairs! Just fit the baby seat in the second row perfectly. LOL

[JETSET303]

I know right?

Fiancé also likes Subaru crosstek and outback so looking into those as well.


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My wife looked at those too. She hated the driving position and that CVT. Ended up going with the ‘17 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate Limited. Get an awful lot of car for the money.


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[ELCID86]

Changed the oil and hopefully got rid of the cold weather squeal.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180214/d3ebd66d0251dfca698a4df91b5e3f73.jpg

[John in VA]

Changed the oil and hopefully got rid of the cold weather squeal.
What is the hose & how is it related to a cold-weather squeal? I'm having the cold-weather power steering groan with the E39.

[slater]

Changed the oil and hopefully got rid of the cold weather squeal.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180214/d3ebd66d0251dfca698a4df91b5e3f73.jpg

i'd say that cap has lived a good life.

[Vas]

Changed the oil and hopefully got rid of the cold weather squeal.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180214/d3ebd66d0251dfca698a4df91b5e3f73.jpgDetails

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[slater]

Details

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it's on the backside of the intake manifold.

[ELCID86]

it's on the backside of the intake manifold.

Correct. Three total. One large (11611727176), two small (11611437560). You’ll need to remove the cabin air filter housing to get your skinny little hands on them.

Seems to have done the trick. No whining this morning. Thanks Peter! #nowhining

Parts 15&17

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[san]

My wife looked at those too. She hated the driving position and that CVT. Ended up going with the ‘17 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate Limited. Get an awful lot of car for the money.


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We rented the outback in 2016 when we in Denver for thanksgiving. It felt quite underpowered (this was at 5000-12000 feet altitude) but we quite comfortably covered more than 1000 miles in 3 days. So we thought we would at least test drive it at regular altitude and see how it feels. Agree on the CVT tranny, that wasn’t good. It definitely wasn’t wow but thought it wasn’t bad either.

We are looking at the crosstek cause it comes with a manual transmission.

My fiancé’s cousin has the Santa Fe and I agree it’s a lot of car for the money.


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[Fenrir]

Changed the oil, seafoamed it, aaaand fixed a wiring issue with the new fog lights. Well, the issue wasn't with them. The old wiring was worn. Replaced it with no issues.

I was going to wash it and theeeeeen it started raining. So maintenance day done for now. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180217/8c87d78db157d1a1d2eb90c0246abdff.jpg

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[stephenkirsh]

Replaced window regulator.

31994

[Newjack]

Replaced window regulator.

31994

How bad was that job? My passenger window rolls down, but like halfway through the window starts creaking and coming down crooked and will never fully come down. The only thing I can think of is the regulator failing.

[stephenkirsh]

How bad was that job? My passenger window rolls down, but like halfway through the window starts creaking and coming down crooked and will never fully come down. The only thing I can think of is the regulator failing.

Tedious but it’s not bad. Take the door panel off, then the air bag, then vapor barrier. Then disconnect regulator from window. Swap motor over to new regulator. Put it all back together.

Some good YouTube videos out there.

[330i ZHP]

Tedious but it’s not bad. Take the door panel off, then the air bag, then vapor barrier. Then disconnect regulator from window. Swap motor over to new regulator. Put it all back together.

Some good YouTube videos out there.

Yea, it’s a time consuming job. But if you’ve had door panel off before and know how to do it...the process can take less time than putting away tools.

You’ll need a torx driver t25 I think. A clip pry tool and ten mm socket and wrench...

[John in VA]

I leave the vapor barrier attached at the bottom & lower sides, releasing it from the top & upper corners, and peeling it down just far enough to get the regulator out. This helps assure you won't get water in the car from a loose barrier. Of course, if someone has been in the door before you there is a good chance the lower edge of the barrier is already detached! Get a box of butyl rope caulk to reattach it.
You will probably need to power the new regulator to get the clip for the window in the right location to reattach it. Don't turn on your car with the air bag unplugged or you'll get an SRS warning light that you'll need to turn off.

[stephenkirsh]

Yea, it’s a time consuming job. But if you’ve had door panel off before and know how to do it...the process can take less time than putting away tools.

You’ll need a torx driver t25 I think. A clip pry tool and ten mm socket and wrench...

8 or 9mm to remove the 2 bolts that hold the window to the regulator.

[330i ZHP]

8 or 9mm to remove the 2 bolts that hold the window to the regulator.

Yep, forgot those two little guys

[stephenkirsh]

.
You will probably need to power the new regulator to get the clip for the window in the right location to reattach it. Don't turn on your car with the air bag unplugged or you'll get an SRS warning light that you'll need to turn off.

I was able to slide the regulator along its tracks to put it right at the service openings. I had the motor out of the regulator to do this.

[dpark]

I know right?

Fiancé also likes Subaru crosstek and outback so looking into those as well.


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I will heartily recommend the Outback. Awesome in bad weather and surprisingly roomy. Was very unimpressed with the CrossTrek, but I think they have brought out a new model since 2014 so it may have improved. Just felt very cheap.

[Rovert]

Woke up to my friend in distress with this picture:

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180218/2620fb18ffa3c1720f714f4c7424a298.jpg

He said he was abandoning his car and finding his way home.

After the plows came at 2:30AM I woke up my trusty E46, turned on M track mode, left my driveway sideways, got onto the main road sideways, got to my friends place, did a few donuts while waiting for him to come down, and go get his car. LOL

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Big bros helping stuck bros....
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180218/f6969e8505657c307e585b8aedfe5351.jpg

Guys don’t be going out in any type of snow with AS3+ tires. There’s not enough snow siping compared to a Conti DWS06. This 135i couldn’t do a thing and was helpless sliding down this hill until he stopped on the roadway. He has plenty of tread life left and they’re amazing in the dry and wet. Just don’t give them snow.

[az3579]

Guys don’t be going out in any type of snow without winter tires.

Fixed. :shifty

[joeybananaz18]

Picking these up from the powder coating place this weekend...https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180219/3d1b7639502489b806886af0a724abeb.jpg
With flash, a bit of bling...
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180219/4ce087b8484d9f4c6a15b304b4804d6f.jpg
Inspiration, albeit$280k short...
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180219/05afcc6a744a90d49c180a801b91430f.jpg


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[BMWCurves]

I look forward to pics once they're installed.

[ZHPizza]

Picking these up from the powder coating place this weekend...https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180219/3d1b7639502489b806886af0a724abeb.jpg
With flash, a bit of bling...
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180219/4ce087b8484d9f4c6a15b304b4804d6f.jpg
Inspiration, albeit$280k short...
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180219/05afcc6a744a90d49c180a801b91430f.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkBruhhhh I thought those pics were before/after. I understand now that it's just a flash in the second one and you didn't hit your wheels with gold plasti dip. Whew.

Now that that's out of the way, I dig it. Nice a subtle. Get them bitties on the whip!

[joeybananaz18]

I look forward to pics once they're installed.


Bruhhhh I thought those pics were before/after. I understand now that it's just a flash in the second one and you didn't hit your wheels with gold plasti dip. Whew.

Now that that's out of the way, I dig it. Nice a subtle. Get them bitties on the whip!

Oh no. No plati-dip will come anywhere near this car. The weather looks kinda crappy for this coming weekend. Hopefully I can get them mounted just to get a better idea of what it will look like in the end. And just to show what it would look compared to silver wheels....
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180220/5f35acbe318e5cd240cfeda80c6a17f3.jpg
And against OG....
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[Sockethead]

That's going to look great with the green...

[nextelbuddy]

cant wait to see the mean green machine. green with gold is bliss

[704sw]

Scheduled an appointment for an alignment and state inspection. Removed one of the exhaust brackets to hunt down my vibration, and bought a helmet for events.

[san]

Scheduled an appointment for an alignment and state inspection. Removed one of the exhaust brackets to hunt down my vibration, and bought a helmet for events.

Which helmet did you get?


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[Yelkos]

Which helmet did you get?


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Is this your new helmet??32032

[704sw]

Which helmet did you get?

A Zamp full-face, SA2015. Pretty good reviews and features for the price, and CMP (my closest track) doesn’t allow open-face. Since it’s more or less my first dabbling in organized motorsport activity I didn’t want to spend a ton, while also not skimping on my personal safety. With that said, I know I’ll love it, and will improve my equipment as my skills and speed develop. My neighbor is an instructor with the PCA and told me, “be careful with tracking. Not because of safety, that’s a given; be careful because it’s more addicting than any drug out there.”


Is this your new helmet??32032

Lol in 2 days (thanks Prime!) we’ll see if that’s any nicer than what I bought.

[az3579]

My neighbor is an instructor with the PCA and told me, “be careful with tracking. Not because of safety, that’s a given; be careful because it’s more addicting than any drug out there.”



Understatement of the century. Going through serious withdrawals right now.

[Reasoned1]

Set up a "Quickjack" BL-7000 SLX--not cheap, but it's built like a tank and works slick as shit. The really special thing I like about it is I don't have to deform my front reinforcement plate anymore to lift the front (got a new one waiting to go in). I'm glad I went with the 7,000lb capacity version--it's not that heavy and can lift my SUV's.

[joeybananaz18]

Saw those in my daily ecs email. They look like they make maintenance super easy. Pricey but look worth it for the DIYer


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[Johnd]

Finally pulled the car out for the first time in 3 months and took it on a 100 mile ride with the top down. Still one of my favorite cars to drive. It sad that I have only put 1500 miles on in in 2.5 years. The odometer just turn 51K miles..

[Reasoned1]

Saw those in my daily ecs email. They look like they make maintenance super easy. Pricey but look worth it for the DIYer


I wanted to wait--guaranteed they'll knock $100-$200 off the price during some holiday sale, but I have a few jobs I want to do before spring, so I pulled the trigger.

[Vas]

I wanted to wait--guaranteed they'll knock $100-$200 off the price during some holiday sale, but I have a few jobs I want to do before spring, so I pulled the trigger.Pics?

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[ELCID86]

Set up a "Quickjack" BL-7000 SLX--not cheap, but it's built like a tank and works slick as shit. The really special thing I like about it is I don't have to deform my front reinforcement plate anymore to lift the front (got a new one waiting to go in). I'm glad I went with the 7,000lb capacity version--it's not that heavy and can lift my SUV's.

I really need something. The chassis is so short and stiff on the VW Golf... Colin was over today and we did his DSG tranny fluid (40k required). We jacked up the back corner and two other corners lifted off the ground! It’s really awkward to get jack stands in place correctly.

[704sw]

QuickJack: paging @ZHPizza

I’ve toyed with the idea o picking one up myself, but I’d want the 5000 lbs. model. Problem is, the probable NB Miata in my future won’t fit the 5000 model. I’ll just pick up 2 more Esco flat top jack stands instead.

[johnrando]

Awesome.. def pics of the quickjack pls!

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[ZHPizza]

QuickJack: paging @ZHPizza

I’ve toyed with the idea o picking one up myself, but I’d want the 5000 lbs. model. Problem is, the probable NB Miata in my future won’t fit the 5000 model. I’ll just pick up 2 more Esco flat top jack stands instead.How dare you page me when I'm drinking.

Yeah dawg I got that 3500 SLX and it barely reaches the jack pads on the e46. 5000 SLX would be perfect, but I snagged mine on sale for a cool g.

[Rovert]

I finally gave the car a clean. It looked so redneck with mud and salt splattered on the roof from drifting around all over. So after she’s done her beast duties it was time to make her nice. But one thing was all the water hoses were frozen. [emoji23]

No probs, water can bros before hose.....


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[ZHPizza]

I finally gave the car a clean. It looked so redneck with mud and salt splattered on the roof from drifting around all over. So after she’s done her beast duties it was time to make her nice. But one thing was all the water hoses were frozen. [emoji23]

No probs, water can bros before hose.....


https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180226/0aaf877d67afa025fc6321c02aeef581.jpgOh my God I hope someone snapchatted a vid of his weird ass neighbor watering his car like a damn flower

[Rovert]

Oh my God I hope someone snapchatted a vid of his weird ass neighbor watering his car like a damn flower

Spring time. Time to water!

[holyc0w]

Oooo...shiny. Are those pipes stock?

[slater]

I finally gave the car a clean. It looked so redneck with mud and salt splattered on the roof from drifting around all over. So after she’s done her beast duties it was time to make her nice. But one thing was all the water hoses were frozen. [emoji23]

No probs, water can bros before hose.....

oh man, trevor... i LOLd hard on that one!

also, i guess i'm totally redneck. my car is filthy, and i had mud sprayed all down the passenger side for like a week.



Oh my God I hope someone snapchatted a vid of his weird ass neighbor watering his car like a damn flower

ha... likely not though, as they were too busy staring at that CSL bootlid.



Oooo...shiny. Are those pipes stock?

nope.

[Reasoned1]

Pics of my Quickjack BL-7000SLX (could've gotten another inch or two if I'd taken up more space with the lifting blocks)...

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[slater]

Pics of my Quickjack BL-7000SLX (could've gotten another inch or two if I'd taken up more space with the lifting blocks)...

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dang. i need me some o' dat.

[joeybananaz18]

thats so awesome!

[joeybananaz18]

Oh my God I hope someone snapchatted a vid of his weird ass neighbor watering his car like a damn flower

....with the hopes that it would turn into an estoril tree

[az3579]

....with the hopes that it would turn into an estoril tree

I have one of those... I think the darned thing's broken. It hasn't produced anything Estoril yet...

[Rovert]

LOL

[Reasoned1]

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[Reasoned1]

I can easily store them under the car, too--and the hoses are all quick-disconnect. Also, I use those rubber adapters, on top of the rubber lifting blocks, that interlock with the lift pads on the car--works great! By the way, the optional SUV lift risers showed up today, and they're super heavy-duty--actually seem worth the extra $220.

[Reasoned1]

Pulled out my rear diff, and did a bunch of deep-cleaning of the subframe and surrounding area. Can't find my gd gasket-maker, so I had to order more (putting a finned cover on my new MFactory LSD).

[cornercarver]

Bought new shoes for the front today... Replacing the 225’s with 235’s;

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The outer shoulders were worn pretty badly... A bit too much ‘spirited driving’ maybe, and not enough negative camber;

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The P.O. put Pilot Sports on the front and PSS’s on the rear...not sure why. So I’m putting PSS’s all around now.

[danewilson77]

Pulled out my rear diff, and did a bunch of deep-cleaning of the subframe and surrounding area. Can't find my gd gasket-maker, so I had to order more (putting a finned cover on my new MFactory LSD).Awesome. Diff cover is OEM or specific to MFactory.com?

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[704sw]

I think Garagistic makes a finned diff cover for the non-M too?

[Sockethead]

The finned cover on my diff is OEM... Z4M I think...

[Reasoned1]

Awesome. Diff cover is OEM or specific to MFactory.com?

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It's the same as the Z4 cover... If I was smarter, I would've asked MFactory to include one (their's is standard). Oh well... it taught me how to get it off with a dead-blow hammer--no mercy! :)

[downshift]

got a bonus at work ... and immediately spent $6,700 on car parts :hi

[danewilson77]

got a bonus at work ... and immediately spent $6,700 on car parts :hiWin

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[downshift]

Win

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:) will post photos when the parts come in

[Kris]

New front rotors. Zimmerman.
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[stephenkirsh]

It's the same as the Z4 cover... If I was smarter, I would've asked MFactory to include one (their's is standard). Oh well... it taught me how to get it off with a dead-blow hammer--no mercy! :)

Same diff cover on zhp autos

[Reasoned1]

Good to know...

[az3579]

got a bonus at work ... and immediately spent $6,700 on car parts :hiWhat's a bonus? Please enlighten me.

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[ELCID86]

Bought new shoes for the front today... Replacing the 225’s with 235’s;

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The outer shoulders were worn pretty badly... A bit too much ‘spirited driving’ maybe, and not enough negative camber;

32096

The P.O. put Pilot Sports on the front and PSS’s on the rear...not sure why. So I’m putting PSS’s all around now.

I need a pair of these. Track day (and alignment?) was not helpful to mine...

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Where did you get them? @$198/ea?

[downshift]

What's a bonus? Please enlighten me.

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Extra cash check with my paycheck, for doing a good job/working hard

[az3579]

Extra cash check with my paycheck, for doing a good job/working hardYou should tell my employer that such a thing exists.

And all my past ones as well. LOL

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[SaltyNC]

Brake pressure sensor arrived today. These suckers are getting more expensive by the day, it seems.

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I bought mine from Tischer for $139, but I've seen them as high as $190.It must be one helluva sensor. It looks like it should cost about $20.

I'll be putting it in this weekend. Pulled the error causing the DSC and Yellow Brake (no ABS light), and it was bad pressure sensor 1.

Salty

[slater]

Brake pressure sensor arrived today. These suckers are getting more expensive by the day, it seems.

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I bought mine from Tischer for $139, but I've seen them as high as $190.It must be one helluva sensor. It looks like it should cost about $20.

I'll be putting it in this weekend. Pulled the error causing the DSC and Yellow Brake (no ABS light), and it was bad pressure sensor 1.

Salty

dang...

i think i have 4 spares...

[Rovert]

Brake pressure sensor arrived today. These suckers are getting more expensive by the day, it seems.



Mine was acting up. So I went to disconnect everything including the big bar connection to DSC module underneath. Pulled the connectors off the brake pressure sensors, blew them hard, hit the sensor with a large wrench a few times, reconnected everything.

It’s been over a year and nothing has ever come up.

[papa_g]

Beisan seals and rattle kit have arrived! cant wait to tackle this job. Decided to invest in 32mm wrench and water pump pulley holding tool since I am tired of running back and forth to autozone to borrow it. Waiting for that to come in the mail before I replace the fan clutch and do the VANOS job

[SaltyNC]

dang...

i think i have 4 spares...

Darn. I should have asked. This is one of those jobs that is tough, because it could just need cleaning. I hear there is a little hole that can get clogged in the sensor, and sometimes it is the electrical connector, but it is such a pain to get to, it makes you cautious to have a new one standing by regardless. Labor > Part. :) I think I'm going to follow the TIS procedure and pull the tank above the master cylinder, then power flush the system and run the ABS motors via INPA while bleeding.

Salty

[SaltyNC]

Mine was acting up. So I went to disconnect everything including the big bar connection to DSC module underneath. Pulled the connectors off the brake pressure sensors, blew them hard, hit the sensor with a large wrench a few times, reconnected everything.

It’s been over a year and nothing has ever come up.

Good deal. I'm going to try a similar procedure first, but wanted a new sensor on hand just in case.

Salty

[danewilson77]

New front rotors. Zimmerman.
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[danewilson77]

What's a bonus? Please enlighten me.

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[danewilson77]

You should tell my employer that such a thing exists.

And all my past ones as well. LOL

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[joeybananaz18]

My indy told me I needed new front struts. So I was looking around and saw the tire rack was having a closeout on FSDs. Total was $568, no tax, no shipping and a $50 mail in rebate. So $518 for new struts and shocks- how does that fare on the deal-o-meter?

[fredo]

I'm going with Sachs. Check RockAuto.com, prices are here:

Front Left $177 (part 290949)
Front Right $132 (part 290950)
Rear (x2) $52 (part 556882)

We are talking $425 shipped to TX.

[joeybananaz18]

got a bonus at work ... and immediately spent $6,700 on car parts :hi

Dying to see that list.

[joeybananaz18]

I'm going with Sachs. Check RockAuto.com, prices are here:

Front Left $177 (part 290949)
Front Right $132 (part 290950)
Rear (x2) $52 (part 556882)

We are talking $413 + s/h.

I guess thats the price you pay for the "unicorn tears" for shock fluid as I've seen it commonly referred to as.

[ZHPizza]

My indy told me I needed new front struts. So I was looking around and saw the tire rack was having a closeout on FSDs. Total was $568, no tax, no shipping and a $50 mail in rebate. So $518 for new struts and shocks- how does that fare on the deal-o-meter?That's a steal. I paid a little more and stacked several discounts + rebates to get there. Jump on it!

[joeybananaz18]

That's a steal. I paid a little more and stacked several discounts + rebates to get there. Jump on it!

Phew! Glad I did. Ecs has them listed for $642 and couldn’t tell me what the rebate amount was for.

I’ll be honest, I never even knew tire rack did suspension stuff.


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[John in VA]

My indy told me I needed new front struts. So I was looking around and saw the tire rack was having a closeout on FSDs. Total was $568, no tax, no shipping and a $50 mail in rebate. So $518 for new struts and shocks- how does that fare on the deal-o-meter?
Don't hate me for not doing a mega-search of previous FSD threads, but I've read they are a great choice for the ZHP, so might jump on this deal. My '06 coupe has 60K miles, but I don't know what it was like when new (have had it <1.5 years). Do the FSDs raise the ride height? I'm not interested in that.
Thanks in advance

[joeybananaz18]

Don't hate me for not doing a mega-search of previous FSD threads, but I've read they are a great choice for the ZHP, so might jump on this deal. My '06 coupe has 60K miles, but I don't know what it was like when new (have had it <1.5 years). Do the FSDs raise the ride height? I'm not interested in that.
Thanks in advance

Just got off the phone with tire rack. They received a call from Koni and apparently FSDs are being discontinued. TR didn’t have anything in stock and arn’t able to get any more in so they refunded my purchase.

Arggg....

But to answer your question, I don’t think they’d raise your car. In most threads I’ve read, the consensus is that the springs control the height. But I’d rather have a zhp veteran confirm that.


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[704sw]

Springs control ride height. I’d read that same thing (I don’t think it was on a BMW forum), but can’t fathom how dampers would impact it.

[cornercarver]

I need a pair of these. Track day (and alignment?) was not helpful to mine...

Where did you get them? @$198/ea?
Tire Rack. Advertised price was around $210for the 235/40/18 but they discount it when you put it in your cart. The total discount ended up being a couple of dollars more than the shipping cost. So the net price was $198/ea..

[John in VA]

Just got off the phone with tire rack. They received a call from Koni and apparently FSDs are being discontinued. TR didn’t have anything in stock and arn’t able to get any more in so they refunded my purchase.
Bummer. I wonder if Koni is coming out with something "better, " or is the E46 platform too old so is being abandoned? Might have to find a close-to-Tire Rack price elsewhere. Please let us know if you find a reasonable option.

[joeybananaz18]

Bummer. I wonder if Koni is coming out with something "better, " or is the E46 platform too old so is being abandoned? Might have to find a close-to-Tire Rack price elsewhere. Please let us know if you find a reasonable option.

That’s an excellent question. Never thought of it that way. I hope they don’t forget about e46 owners. Surely they must know there’s a decent population of people still using them. Then again, id love to know if they came up with something even smoother than FSDs. Oh well, in the meantime....
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[704sw]

Oh man, that color combo is sexy.

[holyc0w]

Ooooo :blink

:cigar

[SaltyNC]

Mine is boring compared to new wheels, but new spark plugs and a new DSC brake pressure sensor and brake flush. No more warning lights.

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?21026-Salty-s-2005-330Ci-ZHP-Jet-Black-Coupe-Restore&p=555152#post555152

Salty

[SaltyNC]

Great looking wheels against the green!

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[Reasoned1]

I love that green/gold combo--e-n-v-i-o-u-s!

Today I installed a finned cover on my rear diff. I was not happy with my bead--praying it seals okay.

[joeybananaz18]

Thanks so much for compliments guys! I’m really loving them. All of a sudden I don’t hate the NY license plate lol. Random question tho- does anyone know what size wheel caps Apexs take? I want to pop in bmw ones but don t know which ones to order.


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[704sw]

My understanding (correct me if I’m wrong fellas) is Apex uses OEM E46 center cap sizes (#36136783536). But get the new style that doesn’t have the fugly grey ring around the roundel.

[Rovert]

Applied this today after decontaminating my windows with claybar!

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[Reasoned1]

My understanding (correct me if I’m wrong fellas) is Apex uses OEM E46 center cap sizes (#36136783536). But get the new style that doesn’t have the fugly grey ring around the roundel.

That is my understanding as well. I never installed them, though, because I like APEX wheel caps on APEX wheels.

[Newjack]

Applied this today after decontaminating my windows with claybar!

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What is that? Can you clay bar glass to get it cleaner?

[Rovert]

What is that? Can you clay bar glass to get it cleaner?

It’s a chemical that bonds itself to glass surfaces to create a hydrophobic/water & snow repelling surface. They say it lasts 6 months on windshield and one year on all other surfaces but I’ve felt it is fine from a year to two years on the windshield.

I clayed just to remove any baked on bugs or road grime so I can have a greater glass surface for Aquapel to adhere to.

When people are driving in the pouring rain with sheeting/streaks and wipers that can’t move water away fast enough , Aquapel has helped me see through all that effortlessly. Even if a puddle is splashed on me I can still see while my wiper would take 1-2 seconds of time for me to see. At speed, a lot of distance can be covered in that amount of time and I just don’t want any surprises. It makes driving high speed in torrential downpours, stress free!

[Newjack]

It’s a chemical that bonds itself to glass surfaces to create a hydrophobic/water & snow repelling surface. They say it lasts 6 months on windshield and one year on all other surfaces but I’ve felt it is fine from a year to two years on the windshield.

I clayed just to remove any baked on bugs or road grime so I can have a greater glass surface for Aquapel to adhere to.

When people are driving in the pouring rain with sheeting/streaks and wipers that can’t move water away fast enough , Aquapel has helped me see through all that effortlessly. Even if a puddle is splashed on me I can still see while my wiper would take 1-2 seconds of time for me to see. At speed, a lot of distance can be covered in that amount of time and I just don’t want any surprises. It makes driving high speed in torrential downpours, stress free!

Ah ok that makes sense. I used the silicon wipe that came with my PIAA silicon wiper blades and that helped a bit. You're right though, the difference it makes driving in the rain is huge. At certain speeds I don't even need to use my windshield wipers anymore to see, the water just beads right off.

[papa_g]

It’s a chemical that bonds itself to glass surfaces to create a hydrophobic/water & snow repelling surface...
I've been looking into spraying or applying something into the space between the shadow liner and window frame, just for that peace of mind that water isnt leaking in under the shadowliner and going to places it shouldn't. Have y'all heard of anything like this?

[Rovert]

I've been looking into spraying or applying something into the space between the shadow liner and window frame, just for that peace of mind that water isnt leaking in under the shadowliner and going to places it shouldn't. Have y'all heard of anything like this?

I found my cause of water leaks when parked outside in rain or pouring rain is because the window seal is kinked somewhere. Under light, examine yours. Your finger will also feel it. I make sure with a towel I run it through and clean it out very well. Then on the kink I’ll massage it back to normal shape and then when I close the door I’ll press against the window and push it against the car firmly so when the window cinches up, the window will seat itself correctly in between the seals and make a good water resistant seal. You’ll need to keep that correct seating position in check for the next few weeks as the seal recovers and hopefully goes back to original shape.

Also use some kind of rubber care solution to keep the rubber moisturized. I use some made by Wurth.

[papa_g]

I found my cause of water leaks when parked outside in rain or pouring rain is because the window seal is kinked somewhere. Under light, examine yours. Your finger will also feel it. I make sure with a towel I run it through and clean it out very well. Then on the kink I’ll massage it back to normal shape and then when I close the door I’ll press against the window and push it against the car firmly so when the window cinches up, the window will seat itself correctly in between the seals and make a good water resistant seal. You’ll need to keep that correct seating position in check for the next few weeks as the seal recovers and hopefully goes back to original shape.

Also use some kind of rubber care solution to keep the rubber moisturized. I use some made by Wurth.

I see what you're saying, but my seals are fine. I also recently conditioned them with some gummi pflege. What I meant was the gap between the shadowliner and the side of the car. There's about a centimeter gap between the shadowliner and car when you look at it from the top, so I have been wanting to spray some sort of hydrophobic compound in there to keep it water tight. I hope that makes more sense.

[Rovert]

I see what you're saying, but my seals are fine. I also recently conditioned them with some gummi pflege. What I meant was the gap between the shadowliner and the side of the car. There's about a centimeter gap between the shadowliner and car when you look at it from the top, so I have been wanting to spray some sort of hydrophobic compound in there to keep it water tight. I hope that makes more sense.

Got it! The only thing you can do it keep the seal in good condition and/or position the door latch striker a bit closer so the door is more snug.

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Insurance gave me a new $1000 door seal from my recent vandalization. So I have my door striker positioned out just a bit because the new seal is still very tight and puffy. LOL I’m not OCD enough to worry about the alignment gap. As the seal seats more and more I’ll align it to be tighter.

[stephenkirsh]

I’ve found cheap rainx works really well for windshields. Apply every few months or as needed.

[papa_g]

Got it! The only thing you can do it keep the seal in good condition and/or position the door latch striker a bit closer so the door is more snug.

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Insurance gave me a new $1000 door seal from my recent vandalization. So I have my door striker positioned out just a bit because the new seal is still very tight and puffy. LOL I’m not OCD enough to worry about the alignment gap. As the seal seats more and more I’ll align it to be tighter.

LOL i explained wrong again... no worries I will send a pic in the morning of what I mean.
And yes, I did the door latch adjustment when I reset the pretension on my windows. Got everything nice and flush, also opening and closing the door has become more difficult.

[nextelbuddy]

That’s an excellent question. Never thought of it that way. I hope they don’t forget about e46 owners. Surely they must know there’s a decent population of people still using them. Then again, id love to know if they came up with something even smoother than FSDs. Oh well, in the meantime....
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Bravo!!!! love that look is fantastic

[D1ESEL]

ANDDD I bought another ZHP

[704sw]

Details?

[Rovert]

ANDDD I bought another ZHP

[emoji33]

[ZHPizza]

Had a lil lunch date to get some work done on a burrito

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[Rovert]

Had a lil lunch date to get some work done on a burrito


Way better to keep it hot on the engine block while it’s exposed to warm your lunch than on a watery wiper fluid container.

[downshift]

that burrito appears to be filled with nothing but beans ... and a SMALL amount of cheese. looks good

[SaltyNC]

I didn't realize you had the SULEV engine. Doing anything exciting to the engine?

Salty

[downshift]

Dying to see that list.

Sorry I've been out of town.

MCS dampers with Eibach springs (600lb/700lb front/rear), built by MCS then shipped to Ground control in CA to complete everything else, add the weight jacks, front coil over assembly, and to put on the race camber plates etc.

New (my FOURTH) set of apex wheels, ARC-8 17" x 9.5" et35 hyper black

Set of four 255/40-17 Toyo R888R tires

New control arms, sparks, fuel pump and filter

AKG bushings for the entire car, including engine and trans mounts

A few cosmetic things that I'll post when they're on :)

New OMP WRC-R seat and Schroth harness to match drivers side

Looks like the list is closer to 11k ...

[ZHPizza]

Way better to keep it hot on the engine block while it’s exposed to warm your lunch than on a watery wiper fluid container.Don't you tell me how to engine burrito.

that burrito appears to be filled with nothing but beans ... and a SMALL amount of cheese. looks goodThere was chicken and some other shit. Solid burrito all around.

I didn't realize you had the SULEV engine. Doing anything exciting to the engine?

SaltyActually adding the M56 valve cover/CCV system while replacing vanos seals and spark plugs. I've been working on it for weeks making time where I can and progress is slooooow.

[SaltyNC]

Ohhh, does that solve the issue with the CCV and cold weather? I've probably missed a post somewhere. Good luck with your vanos update.

Salty

[ZHPizza]

Ohhh, does that solve the issue with the CCV and cold weather? I've probably missed a post somewhere. Good luck with your vanos update.

Salty

Sure does! The M56 valve cover has a built in CCV valve that feeds directly into the intake manifold. I ripped out all of the CCV parts and even replaced the dipstick tube with one from an M56 so no port to clog either. Pretty pumped to finish it up and see how it runs.

[D1ESEL]

Details?


[emoji33]

It's and extremely clean 3 owner car. 125k miles.

Last owner had it since 07. Honestly the car is like brand new. No finger nail chips on the soft touch plastics and the steering wheel is like brand new. I am in disbelief. I stumbled across it at a wholesale lot and had to buy it when I saw it. The wheels on it are the winters and it came with the 135's. The winters have near new Hakkapeliitta's. I can't believe I just stumbled upon this car ha!

Here are some crappy pictures.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4612/39758711615_d804359008_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/23zkMMR)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/23zkMMR) by Chris (https://www.flickr.com/photos/mnboarder/), on Flickr

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4751/40612487842_53f27f152a_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/24SMBHC)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/24SMBHC) by Chris (https://www.flickr.com/photos/mnboarder/), on Flickr

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4706/40654111341_16c04c276e_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/24WsWWa)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/24WsWWa) by Chris (https://www.flickr.com/photos/mnboarder/), on Flickr

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4747/39944657314_3f8155b49b_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/23RLNYb)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/23RLNYb) by Chris (https://www.flickr.com/photos/mnboarder/), on Flickr

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4607/39944656974_dd4d64a539_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/23RLNSj)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/23RLNSj) by Chris (https://www.flickr.com/photos/mnboarder/), on Flickr

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4792/38843980760_cee6d2409d_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/22bvybd)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/22bvybd) by Chris (https://www.flickr.com/photos/mnboarder/), on Flickr

I will keep you guys posted as I do some nice additions to this car.

[ZHPizza]

Damn that interior is going to clean up nicely. First zhp I've seen with mud flaps!

[SaltyNC]

Nice find!

Salty

[D1ESEL]

Ordered

-BMW Performance Grills
-Z4 M Control arm bushings
-Front plate delete strip


Deciding what to do for brakes and suspension now.

[nextelbuddy]

Ordered

-BMW Performance Grills
-Z4 M Control arm bushings
-Front plate delete strip


Deciding what to do for brakes and suspension now.

good luck on the performance grills.. the driver side is NLA but if you found a source please share. i've been looking for ever on that one.

ECS has the passenger side one for sure in limited quantities.

[D1ESEL]

good luck on the performance grills.. the driver side is NLA but if you found a source please share. i've been looking for ever on that one.

ECS has the passenger side one for sure in limited quantities.

I just talked with the dealership I normally deal with and they had a set. Fvck me if they're NLA. I'll be super bummed...

[nextelbuddy]

I just talked with the dealership I normally deal with and they had a set. Fvck me if they're NLA. I'll be super bummed...

would you be able to see if they have any more sets? if they do let me know so I can call them and order a set.

[SaltyNC]

I hope they have them. I found them online and was super excited when it let me add it to my cart. Two days later, I had an email saying they didn't have them. I'm trying to find performance grills for the facelift coupe.

Salty

[Sheepdog84]

Saturday, I successfully did my first ever front control arm bushing job on my zhp.

Also installed aeurotray and "ultimate cupholders" as replacement for the old ones.

Two very different jobs.. but almost feels new again!

Next weekend, i'll do headlight lense replacements and new turn signals

cheers everyone!
-AE