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

[Sockethead]

Yep! worth every penny! i used it for my lower control arm bushing and the front diff bushings so far...

[704sw]

The only thing I didn't like about it is it didn't include a sleeve big enough to do the rear diff bushing. I had to use one from my ball joint press...

Does this one not fit the rear diff? I haven’t looked all that closely.

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[Sockethead]

No that doesn't fit the rear diff bushing. One of the pucks in there works for pulling it through though.
This is what I used from my ball joint press set:

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[dpark]

New rear brakes (rotors, pads, sensors). All parts from FCP Euro, installed by my local indy. Total cost $370. Last time done from stealership: $639.

Very happy camper...

[D1ESEL]

Back at it

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[Scott ZHP]

Washed it. Haven't driven it in months.

I see Smolck is back. Welcome :)

[cornercarver]

Last time done from stealership: $639.
I’ll never have another thing done (other than recall) at a stealership. Last time I went in for my airbag recall they conducted a ‘safety check.’ They quoted me $1100 to replace 2 worn rear shocks and $900 for two Michelin Pilot Sports.

I installed two new Bilsteins and M3 USM’s myself for under $350. I also bought two Michelin PSS’s for under $400, shipped. Mounting & balancing will be another $50.

$1,900.00 at the stealership vs $800.00 DIY. No-brainer.

[cornercarver]

Back at it
Did you install Z4 FCAB’s? The front wheels look like they’re not centered in the wheel well...

[704sw]

I’ll never have another thing done (other than recall) at a stealership. Last time I went in for my airbag recall they conducted a ‘safety check.’ They quoted me $1100 to replace 2 worn rear shocks and $900 for two Michelin Pilot Sports.

I installed two new Bilsteins and M3 USM’s myself for under $350. I also bought two Michelin PSS’s for under $400, shipped. Mounting & balancing will be another $50.

$1,900.00 at the stealership vs $800.00 DIY. No-brainer.

My biggest issue with the dealer/chain garages (aside from the obvious labor rates, and questionable suggestions) is not being able to control what parts are used. They won’t install parts I purchase and bring in, and won’t let me tell them “I want Koni instead of Sachs.”

When my parents bought their E60 a decade ago they were matched up with honestly the greatest S/A I could imagine, so our BMW dealership experience has been pretty great. He’ll let me go back to the floor and talk with the techs, and I’m 99% sure we’ve never paid retail on service. The ZHP has only been there for state and pre-track inspections, but for someone who isn’t working on their car (cough cough—my parents), we’ve had a really good experience. However if our S/A were someone *not* named Saad Mubarak, I’m sure I’d be singing a different tune.

[330i ZHP]

Back at it

I like those wheels

[Vas]

I like those wheelsI do too.

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[Reasoned1]

Finally installed Turner pedals...

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[704sw]

Finally installed Turner pedals...

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How was the drilling?

[Reasoned1]

Piece of cake--although the plastic clutch pedal has a broad backing (pretty crappy set-up) that easily interferes with the screws and nuts, so you have to get as close to the edge of the pedal as possible. The brake pedal is metal with more latitude for mounting. The plastic cover of the accelerator is pretty thin, and the dead pedal plastic seems even thinner, so you have to be careful not to strip the self-tapping screws. Further, the dead pedal surface isn't flat but, if you screw through the outer corners of the pedal, the aluminum plate and plastic surface draw together nicely (again, be careful to not to strip the holes).

Turner only sent three screws for the clutch and brake pedals, each, which seems fine (tighter, more robust fastening method), but the four screws they sent for the accelerator and dead pedals, each, seem a tad inadequate to me, so I'm going to head to the hardware store to double-up.

Another thing to consider are the grooves running up and down on the accelerator and dead pedals. As best I could manage, I tried to avoid drilling in the valleys of those grooves to ensure both a solid backing behind the aluminum where fastened and that the short screws could easily reach through the plastic.

Finally, I did have a hard time keeping the upper holes in the accelerator and dead pedals perpendicular to the surface, because my full-size drill motor was in the way. A right angle drill would be ideal...

[D1ESEL]

Did you install Z4 FCAB’s? The front wheels look like they’re not centered in the wheel well...

Yep!


I like those wheels

This is my 2nd time running them on a ZHP. This was my old car on them.

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[az3579]

Removed my headlights, removed the LED headlight bulbs and drivers, and reinstalled my Xenon ignitors and hooked them back up to the ballast. Installed Osram Xenarc 66240 CBB bulbs to replace the LEDs.


Finally installed Turner pedals...

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Thought you got the black ones? Or was that someone else?
My issue with the clutch one is that it's loose. I tried tightening it but it's still loose, so I still hear that metal clink occasionally when I touched the clutch pedal the right way. It's been that way since 2011 or 2012. lol

[Reasoned1]

Not me... I thought about black, but I know the finish would come off in no time and look like hell. Plus, the silver really pops.

I'd think you could tighten the nuts on the back of your clutch pedal, with or without the interference I described above, to eliminate that looseness (get a mirror back there to see what the issue is). Failing that, you might either drill new holes (probably tough with limited space) or try using an adhesive of some sort in conjunction with the screws.

[san]

Took out the zhp out of storage after 131 days


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[Reasoned1]

Oh, man--I can't wait to take mine out of storage! I can't wait to try out my new LSD and Koni's. It sucked to get three more inches of snow yesterday!

[Vas]

Diagnosed an engine missfire to a bad coil. Guess it's time to replace all 6.

Bosch,Delphi or geniune BMW ?

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[Sockethead]

I installed 6 Bosch last week....

[Vas]

I installed 6 Bosch last week....The new design that doesn't click ?

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[Sockethead]

Don't know what that is...

[Vas]

See pic below


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[Sockethead]

Hmm... Come to think of it, I remember wondering where the click was... I'll have to get the PN off the box.

What's the issue/advantage of one over the other

[Vas]

Hmm... Come to think of it, I remember wondering where the click was... I'll have to get the PN off the box.

What's the issue/advantage of one over the other

The design changed on how the ignition grips the tip of the spark-plug. Don't think there is any advantage to the design change

I ended up ordering 6 new ignition coils from FCP Euro made by Eldor. FCPeuro says they do not fit our cars for some reason though

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-direct-ignition-coil-eldor-12138657273

[Sockethead]

I saw that in the pic you posted. What's the advantage or disadvantage of one design over the other?

[az3579]

See pic below


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FCPeuro says they do not fit our cars for some reason though

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-direct-ignition-coil-eldor-12138657273

The part number referenced in that pic does not appear to apply to the 3 series, according to RealOEM. That may be why FCP says it won't fit. Judging by the vehicles on the compatible list, it seems the M54 may not be compatible?
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/partxref?q=12138647689
(http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/partxref?q=12138647689)

[Vas]

The part number referenced in that pic does not appear to apply to the 3 series, according to RealOEM. That may be why FCP says it won't fit. Judging by the vehicles on the compatible list, it seems the M54 may not be compatible?
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/partxref?q=12138647689
(http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/partxref?q=12138647689)Real oem does list the Delphi part number though.

I'll update when they arrive

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[Reasoned1]

Reinstalled my front subframe brace. Overcame my cheapskate ways and used new screws as recommended. Torqued per specification--43.5 lb-ft + 90 degree turn + 30 degree turn, and that made me realize I wouldn't want to re-use the old screws after what felt like a crazy amount of plastic deformation--in fact, I'm amazed steel can stretch so much without snapping. Of course, once plastically deformed, it's much more likely they will snap if subjected to subsequent forces--as many people have found out.

[az3579]

Reinstalled my front subframe brace. Overcame my cheapskate ways and used new screws as recommended. Torqued per specification--43.5 lb-ft + 90 degree turn + 30 degree turn, and that made me realize I wouldn't want to re-use the old screws after what felt like a crazy amount of plastic deformation--in fact, I'm amazed steel can stretch so much without snapping. Of course, once plastically deformed, it's much more likely they will snap if subjected to subsequent forces--as many people have found out.What is the reason for the extra turns past a specified torque value?

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[704sw]

Reinstalled my front subframe brace. Overcame my cheapskate ways and used new screws as recommended. Torqued per specification--43.5 lb-ft + 90 degree turn + 30 degree turn, and that made me realize I wouldn't want to re-use the old screws after what felt like a crazy amount of plastic deformation--in fact, I'm amazed steel can stretch so much without snapping. Of course, once plastically deformed, it's much more likely they will snap if subjected to subsequent forces--as many people have found out.

I’ll probably actually buy new ones once I’ve done my OPG. After the clutch and OPG, I don’t plan (“plan” being the operative word there) on being down there again for a while.

[Reasoned1]

I speculate (i.e., don't know) that engineers intentionally strain the screws to facilitate failure in the event of a crash. I base this partially on heresay on this forum. As for replacing the screws in the future, I plan on sourcing the screws and washers from "Bolt Depot" or Fastenal" to save big bucks.

[704sw]

I wonder if those qualify under FCP’s replacement program. My first thought “oh $3.04/ea. isn’t terrible.” And then I remembered there are 8 of them.

[san]

I wonder if those qualify under FCP’s replacement program. My first thought “oh $3.04/ea. isn’t terrible.” And then I remembered there are 8 of them.

I’m sure they do qualify. The only things that don’t qualify are aerosol spray cans which cannot be refilled I think.


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[BerDz3nA]

I ordered new spark plugs since mine are burnt.

NEW: NGK 6418 Iridium Spark Plugs BKR6EIX

[Rovert]

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Just a little battery maintenance time. She loves the electron juice and purrs from it. You can see it in her eyes. [emoji881] LOL

[Whammy]

The ZHP is back on Summer DD duties. It felt great to drive it to work this morning

[san]

The ZHP is back on Summer DD duties. It felt great to drive it to work this morning

I did too yesterday for the first time in 4 months, only for it snow without warning while I was at work. The drive home with Michelin PSS was luckily uneventful as the snow didn’t accumulate...


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[Don Adolfo]

Bought the E46 M3 front strut bar from Dhar (///M Crazy).


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[Sockethead]

What is the reason for the extra turns past a specified torque value?


Torque angle takes friction out of the equation when stretching a bolt... as you know, torque value can change with friction, for instance, when a bolt is lubricated with anti-seize compound...rust and age of the fasteners can also affect the ft/pound torque reading.

[Dual]

Summer wheels/tires! Fresh PSS on the rears; presumably the last for them since the fronts seem to be NLA?

[FungShui]

The car passed smog with Shark Injector and BMW Performance Intake. =) I was initially nervous about passing the visual based on earlier posts.

[Reasoned1]

Tested my new MFactory LSD... I do believe it's working...

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[cornercarver]

Tested my new MFactory LSD... I do believe it's working...
LOL - you didn’t crash into the garage, did you?

[Reasoned1]

Fortunately, no. :)

Also, I am very happy to report no discernible clunks when shifting.

[John in VA]

The car passed smog with Shark Injector and BMW Performance Intake. =) I was initially nervous about passing the visual based on earlier posts.
Good to hear. I have the same items to install - hadn't considered the emissions ramifications!

[Vas]

New ngk spark plugs and vacuum port plugs.

Waiting for the ignition coils to arrive tomorrow

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[704sw]

Tested my new MFactory LSD... I do believe it's working...

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I probably missed it, but what gearing did you choose?

[Reasoned1]

I wanted 3.64, but they couldn't make it work, so I wound up with 3.38--probably for the best, except now I still harbor fantasies of getting a supercharger (ESS Tuning twin screw).

[704sw]

I wanted 3.64, but they couldn't make it work, so I wound up with 3.38--probably for the best, except now I still harbor fantasies of getting a supercharger (ESS Tuning twin screw).

I can’t imagine a 3.64 in my car. Getting on the highway with an intake+catback and sitting at almost 4k-rpm sounds...less than ideal lol.

A 3.46 seems to be ideal for what I’m looking to do. I already use 3rd/4th the most in daily driving, so I might as well make them even more usable as I get more into tracking too [emoji5]

[Reasoned1]

There's almost no difference--probably not noticeable--between 3.38 and 3.46. 3.38 is generally preferred, because you don't typically have to change the input flange which is a tad troublesome.

[704sw]

There's almost no difference--probably not noticeable--between 3.38 and 3.46. 3.38 is generally preferred, because you don't typically have to change the input flange which is a tad troublesome.

Very true, but I should have no problem sourcing a cheap, local 3.46...we’ll see, I’m generally pretty indecisive until the minute I pull the trigger.

[Reasoned1]

Last fall, I installed a 3.38 open diff and loved it (got it off Ebay for about $200). It really gives the car extra kick (10% mathematically) in all gears which is delightful--by far the best mod I've ever done.

[cornercarver]

I can’t imagine a 3.64 in my car. Getting on the highway with an intake+catback and sitting at almost 4k-rpm sounds...less than ideal
I had a ‘90 5.0L Mustang with 3.73’s and it didn’t have the benefit of a sixth gear; It wasn’t unbearable on the highway with headers and a full Magnaflow exhaust. (It was considerably louder than my ZHP.)

IIRC, it was around 3k RPM at 75-80 mph.

Boy do I miss that car. :(

[az3579]

I had a ‘90 5.0L Mustang with 3.73’s and it didn’t have the benefit of a sixth gear; It wasn’t unbearable on the highway with headers and a full Magnaflow exhaust. (It was considerably louder than my ZHP.)

IIRC, it was around 3k RPM at 75-80 mph.

Boy do I miss that car. :(

Wow, those are some pretty long gears... the 3.62 in a ZHP would be around 3k rpm at only 70mph.

[cornercarver]

What is the ZHP’s sixth gear ratio?

[az3579]

What is the ZHP’s sixth gear ratio?

0.85

[cornercarver]

Ok - scratch that comparison...sorry. Not apples-to-apples; The Mustang had a .68 5th gear. For some reason I thought 6th gear in our cars was higher than .85.

[az3579]

Ok - scratch that comparison...sorry. Not apples-to-apples; The Mustang had a .68 5th gear. For some reason I thought 6th gear in our cars was higher than .85.Fifth gear is 1.00. Sixth is our overdrive.

Downshifting to fifth on the highway is practically the same thing as simulating a 3.62 with sixth gear from a revs perspective.

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[ZHPizza]

Fifth gear is 1.00. Sixth is our overdrive.

Downshifting to fifth on the highway is practically the same thing as simulating a 3.62 with sixth gear from a revs perspective.

Sent from my Pixel using TapatalkExcellent comparison. Thanks for doing the math for us.

[az3579]

Excellent comparison. Thanks for doing the math for us.

I just used the diff ratio calculator. :)
http://www.bokchoys.com/differential/e46_gear_ratio_calculator.htm

[Sockethead]

I had a ‘90 5.0L Mustang with 3.73’s and it didn’t have the benefit of a sixth gear; It wasn’t unbearable on the highway with headers and a full Magnaflow exhaust. (It was considerably louder than my ZHP.)

IIRC, it was around 3k RPM at 75-80 mph.

Boy do I miss that car. :(

I had a '67 cougar with a 351 Clevenland and 4.56 in it and a 4 speed manual. I could beat just about any car with stock gearing but 55mph at 3000 RPMs....

[Sockethead]

The ZHP has 3.15 in it. Not much different than stock 3.07 but it's a good gear for FI

[Reasoned1]

The Bokchoys link, above, says manual ZHP's have a final drive ratio of 3.07.

[az3579]

The Bokchoys link, above, says manual ZHP's have a final drive ratio of 3.07.They do but Rob's car has a 3.15 LSD in it.

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[Hornung418]

They do but Rob's car has a 3.15 LSD in it.

Sent from my Pixel using TapatalkRob's car is also fast as shit. And extremely fun to drive. I still get a smile just thinking about it.

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[papa_g]

Bought the Schwaben/Foxwell tool from ECS, so I will be doing some diagnostics tomorrow.
Also came with a $100 voucher for wine, so I foresee being drunk in the future.

[san]

I filled her up with about 15 gallons of fuel...

At $4.049 per gallon [emoji24]


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[Sockethead]

Rob's car is also fast as shit. And extremely fun to drive. I still get a smile just thinking about it.



So glad you guys made it down... next time we'll get out on the boat!




Also came with a $100 voucher for wine, so I foresee being drunk in the future.

LOL what's with those things? I'm getting them from everyone. Got a stack of them at home

[D1ESEL]

I really missed having a ZHP.

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[BMWCurves]

I filled her up with about 15 gallons of fuel...

At $4.049 per gallon [emoji24]


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I do not like this rise in gas prices. I saw something like $3.93 for premium last week. Reminds me of this relic:

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[3ZHP]

I do not like this rise in gas prices. I saw something like $3.93 for premium last week. Reminds me of this relic:

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I paid like $3.11-$3.25 this week for VPower. Only the second time I filled it this year so, I haven’t been following the price on the good stuff.

Time to reactivate this one: Gas prices
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[slater]

I filled her up with about 15 gallons of fuel...

At $4.049 per gallon [emoji24]


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yep. i paid $5.75CAD/gal this morning. ouch!! that's $4.56USD at today's rates.

frig, man.

but glad i have this car and not an E90 M3 right now. ;)

[Vas]

Dang guys. I paid $2.89 at Costco for premium

[ELCID86]

Tested my new MFactory LSD... I do believe it's working...

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Welcome to the (sub) club.

[Reasoned1]

Thanks, Shawn. It rained hard yesterday which cleansed the roads, so I took her out for a short but sedate spin today. I think I noticed the e-nanny is less likely to kick in, but what I'm really happy about is no clunks. I also changed my engine oil (Mobil 1 0W-40) and power-steering fluid (Redline D4 ATF).

[papa_g]

LOL what's with those things? I'm getting them from everyone. Got a stack of them at home
I don't know, but I am going to investigate and see if it is a good deal. My local grocery outlet has really good wine for cheap, so i may just toss this card if it's not worth it.

[az3579]

I don't know, but I am going to investigate and see if it is a good deal. My local grocery outlet has really good wine for cheap, so i may just toss this card if it's not worth it.You have to buy $160 worth of wine to get the $100 off.

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[ELCID86]

Alignment done. Asked them if they’d swap back in the factory rear springs for the KWs in currently riding on. I passed as they quoted $400!! I guess I’ll DIY before my next alignment.

Also put in some BG 44k and MOA (as I was a bit low). 217,622 on the clock.

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[Fenrir]

Welp, finally had the time to work on the car today. Sourced a bad ground on the passenger fog lamp, remembered I need to change my FCABS (I've had the Z4 FCABS for a year. I just keep forgetting to put them on), aaand diagnosed my passenger front wheel wobble. I'm missing a wheel weight lol. Oh well, I'm ordering tires anyways so I'll deal with it till the new tires go on next week.

Also, finished up that comparison review between the ZHP and VR4 last week. Just need to finish formatting and post it. Should be up tonight or tomorrow.

Sent from a blue police box.

[danewilson77]

Lmao.

Not happy with the KW's?

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[ZHPizza]

ON THIS EPISODE OF AMERICAN PICKERS

THE BOYS HIT THE JUNKYARD LOOKING FOR GOLD IN SOME E46 AUTOMATICS

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SPENSER BARES ALL FROM THE KNEE TO ANKLE FOR THE CAMERAS

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AND WHAT THEY FIND WILL LEAVE YOU IN SHOCK

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lol not really just a pair of 3.46 diffs for that poor man's supercharger upgrade

[Newjack]

Swapping in a shorter open diff for that juicy power?



Alignment done. Asked them if they’d swap back in the factory rear springs for the KWs in currently riding on. I passed as they quoted $400!! I guess I’ll DIY before my next alignment.

Also put in some BG 44k and MOA (as I was a bit low). 217,622 on the clock.

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Rear springs arent bad, its the front springs that get dicey when using the autozone spring compressors.

[Reasoned1]

[QUOTE=ELCID86;558961]Alignment done. Asked them if they’d swap back in the factory rear springs for the KWs in currently riding on. I passed as they quoted $400!! I guess I’ll DIY before my next alignment.

I need to get mine aligned now... any suggestions on settings for spirited street (no track)? I don't know anything about alignment other than it needs to be done.

[BADCLOWN]

Clay bar and waxed a medium sized ding and scratch on my passenger rear door above the hard body line. Got most of the scratch out but the ding is very visible. Time to find a PDR vendor in the DC/Herndon area. Le sigh

[John in VA]

Time to find a PDR vendor in the DC/Herndon area. Le sigh
Dent Masters has some good techs. They have a shop at Tysons near the Audi & Aston Martin dealer. They also have a tech that makes the rounds & works from D&V Autobody near Dulles.

[BADCLOWN]

I was just out in that area today with the car looking at Toyotas killing some time with the GF. I’ll call them Monday. I appreciate the recommendation. How is their pricing?

[John in VA]

I was just out in that area today with the car looking at Toyotas killing some time with the GF. I’ll call them Monday. I appreciate the recommendation. How is their pricing?
Price depends on the extent of the damage / time to repair it. I've used Dent Masters twice, and was a bit surprised that it cost what it did, but when you consider the damage is undetectable, the paint still matches perfectly & is as durable as the rest of the car, you pay it!

[BADCLOWN]

Oh I agree, but I’ve got a line I won’t cross as far as cost. I worked a lux car dealer for 4 years (Audi, Porsche, jag, rover) and used a few vendors for PDR. I generallyknow what areas cost more and so forth. If it’s recommended by someone on here I’m sure they are good and I appreciate the info, def will be calling them, it’s such an eyesore. I put the car cover back on it so I’ll forgst about it for now

[BMWCurves]

lol not really just a pair of 3.46 diffs for that poor man's supercharger upgrade

Which of you two got the silver hotness?

[John in VA]

First oil change performed by me on wife's 2013 328i xDrive (F30) since dealer free maintenance plan ended. Dealer changed it a year ago. Drain plug had rounded corners & was gorilla-grunted on! Torqued it & filter cap properly (25 Nm) upon completing oil drain.

[cornercarver]

Did a wheel stud conversion this morning...

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I like the fact that these don’t stick way out. (Pardon my shitty winter wheels.) :)

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[cornercarver]

Got some new shoes too...

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[Newjack]

Got some new shoes too...

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265 got dam

[cornercarver]

265 got dam
Hope they fit!! :biggrin

[Rovert]

Hope they fit!! :biggrin

I had 265 18 and 19 on my ZHP sedan before. As long as you don’t go further than ET45 on 9.5” wheel you’ll be fine.

[cornercarver]

Thanks for the confirmation Trevor! They’re going on Sportline 8s 18x9.5 ET45 wheels, which hopefully will be in hand by the end of the week. Fronts will be 235/40/18 on 18x8.5 ET45.

[Rovert]

I can’t remember if I needed to just unscrew the rear bumper clip that is responsible for hooking the rear bumper to the rear fender. But even when it’s off, there is no sign of bumper droop. Just shave that stud down and you should be dandy.

[cornercarver]

The stud actually appears to be missing on the DS. I think the whole side of the bumper is being held in place by the plastic assembly about 8” back along the seam...part numbers 7 and 17 here:

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Probably will do the same to the PS fender.

[ELCID86]

Lmao.

Not happy with the KW's?

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Perhaps a bit soft/short? I get a few runs with someone in the back set going over bumps. Thought I’d switch back to stock and see if that fixes it. Not really a big deal so still riding KW for now.

[SaltyNC]

Nate and Spenser, good deal on the diffs. What junkyard is that? That's cool how they have the cars up on those welded (assume) wheels.

[ZHPizza]

Which of you two got the silver hotness?

The one from the silver car? I think I took that one. Someone had already been there and dropped the diff, but had rounded off one bolt on each of the output flanges and given up. I sacrificed a socket by hammering it onto the bolt and breaking it free, then left the other output flange in the car since I need to swap the 330 flanges over from my car anyway. Poor dude did 90% of the work for us on that one.


Nate and Spenser, good deal on the diffs. What junkyard is that? That's cool how they have the cars up on those welded (assume) wheels.

It was Pull-A-Part on North Tryon. The diffs were maybe $75 each after tax/enviro/core. Good deal, but a lot of labor. It was fun though.

lol @ the welded wheels. These cars are magically perched as you see them. None of them felt the least bit unstable and I didn't see any on the ground. We did agree to a lengthy waiver...

[SaltyNC]

It was Pull-A-Part on North Tryon. The diffs were maybe $75 each after tax/enviro/core. Good deal, but a lot of labor. It was fun though.

It did look like it would be a fun time...kind of like an easter egg hunt for big boys. :) Thanks. I haven't been to a junk yard in a long time. I used to have a 1954 Chevy pickup, and would look for parts for it, but that yard looks really nice and nothing like the nasty red mud yards I've been to. I was hoping we might have a yard like that in case the need arises for things like steering angle sensors, ABS modules, etc. Thankfully since the brake pressure sensor I replaced new, everything else is working great and things I'm doing now are just preventative with new parts.

If you pull something like the muffler, but don't want it, do you just leave it under the car or do you have to put it back somewhat?

[ZHPizza]

It did look like it would be a fun time...kind of like an easter egg hunt for big boys. :) Thanks. I haven't been to a junk yard in a long time. I used to have a 1954 Chevy pickup, and would look for parts for it, but that yard looks really nice and nothing like the nasty red mud yards I've been to. I was hoping we might have a yard like that in case the need arises for things like steering angle sensors, ABS modules, etc. Thankfully since the brake pressure sensor I replaced new, everything else is working great and things I'm doing now are just preventative with new parts.

If you pull something like the muffler, but don't want it, do you just leave it under the car or do you have to put it back somewhat?

Yeah it's pretty nice. Spenser knew exactly how many 325/330's they had (we were originally going to see if we could get the 3.38 diff out of a 330i) and their locations from their website https://www.pullapart.com/locations/charlotte/

It's really well laid out and plenty of clean gravel to roll around on. Cardboard makes it quite a bit easier on the joints.

We ripped the muffler off of the black car and left it laying on the ground beside it. It's either a free for all or we're bad people.

[az3579]

You guys are so lucky to find a yard like that. I've only found one in CT that's close to me, and they dump cars right next to cars, right on the ground. If it just rained, it's mud city. It's a horrible experience, really...

That's all assuming you can get parking and even get in the door. Capacity is TINY.

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[ZHPizza]

Swapping the valve cover gasket today how my camshafts look y'all?
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[Rovert]

Why is there rust? [emoji51]

Or is that just ZHPizza Sauce?

[slater]

Swapping the valve cover gasket today how my camshafts look y'all?
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i'm calling yer bluff here...

that ain't your engine

[holyc0w]

That must be from the rust bucket.

[704sw]

That must be from the rust bucket.

Actually this one is from the rust bucket...

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[holyc0w]

Actually this one is from the rust bucket...


Not possible, where's the rust?

[az3579]

That engine looks like it's been dry for quite some time...

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[Sockethead]

Ahhh, a little sand paper and those cams will be like new :)

[Johnmadd]

Ahhh, a little sand paper and those cams will be like new :)

Werd

[ZHPizza]

i'm calling yer bluff here...

that ain't your engineHaha yeah it was one of the cars in the lot that we pulled the diffs from. Raining right on the valve train for who knows how long.

[704sw]

Which of you two got the silver hotness?

You talking about the car or my pale winter thighs?


You guys are so lucky to find a yard like that. I've only found one in CT that's close to me, and they dump cars right next to cars, right on the ground. If it just rained, it's mud city. It's a horrible experience, really...

That's all assuming you can get parking and even get in the door. Capacity is TINY.

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Our LKQ gets really muddy, but they usually have more 330s come through (whereas Pull-a-Part seems to have mainly 325s when they actually have E46s). It’s a great resource since they’re both within 30 minutes of my house, but parts availability is obviously pot-luck. We went to PaP this time because it said they had a 330, but when we got there it was a 330xi. Again, pot-luck.

[Sockethead]

I used to love junk yard hunting! A bunch of us used to sneak in though the back on Sundays... sometimes we'd run into other dudes from school doing the same thing lol. we'd be walking through the woods with transmissions diffs... anything we could carry... this yard was basically 25 acres of fields full of cars... lots of mud, cars precariously teetering on whatever someone could find to hold the car up , wasp nests, fluids leaking into the dirt... good times!

I once found a set of ultra rare Ford 351 Cleveland 4 bbl heads... got em for $100!

[3ZHP]

Years and years ago, I ran a towing operation for a large body shop chain. During that time, I had many cars that I owned for a short time. I’d part out the stuff that I could market quick. Then scrap the rest.

I was always in and out of the yards and was able to make some screaming deals. One was my 68 Mustang coupe with a 289. My original investment was only $15.00. Another was the 67 impala I picked up with a 327 4 speed. That drivetrain emended up in a 64 corvette that a friend was restoring.


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[Sockethead]

Both those cars would be worth $$ today

[3ZHP]

Both those cars would be worth $$ today

The pony got hit in the front right when it was in my driveway. [emoji849] that was after it was done. The car was midnight blue done in lacquer and cleared and was straight. It was also being used as a DD so, I sold it while still nice.

The Vette that the drivetrain went into ended up being a 97 point car. That same guy was the one that painted the Mustang. Actually reconnected with him an FB this year after 35+ years of not knowing what happened to us.

Here’s one of his latest!

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[Sockethead]

Sweet!

[Fenrir]

Got new tires installed on the ZHP today. Also got all the parts I need for new FCABS (Z4M), window trimming, and a wheel repair kit. Eventually I'm going to sand down, repair, and refinish these very tired 135s. All in good time.

On another note. The ZHP/Stealth T comparison is up in the Off Topic forums! Sorry about the delay. I finished the write up for a buddies paper and had to tailor it a bit for the forum. Hope you guys enjoy it.

[Rovert]

Helped a friend code a replacement LCM. [emoji41]

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[BMWCurves]

540i M Sport?

[Rovert]

540i M Sport?

So close! It’s got an M54 instead. So the one with better steering and nicer handling.

[BMWCurves]

So close

[nextelbuddy]

Helped a friend code a replacement LCM. [emoji41]

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what year was the e39? did you use the standard PASoft cable in the OBD port or did you have to use an adapter cable for the pacman hook up under the hood?

i have a friend that has an e39 and he updated to the euro LED tails but i cuoldnt figure out how to code hsi LCM for it.

PASoft didnt help. i could read with PASoft but none of the options helped with the cluster warning lights from the LED Tails.

i tried using NCS Expert but couldn't even connect with my laptop and cable in his car yet it works just fine in mine. kept getting some form of COAPi error.

[az3579]

what year was the e39? did you use the standard PASoft cable in the OBD port or did you have to use an adapter cable for the pacman hook up under the hood?

i have a friend that has an e39 and he updated to the euro LED tails but i cuoldnt figure out how to code hsi LCM for it.

PASoft didnt help. i could read with PASoft but none of the options helped with the cluster warning lights from the LED Tails.

i tried using NCS Expert but couldn't even connect with my laptop and cable in his car yet it works just fine in mine. kept getting some form of COAPi error.


Try changing LED_RUECKLICHT_OPTION in the light module to aktiv using NCS Expert.

EDIT: Oh sorry, forgot that you can't connect to it. What year is his car? If it's pre-2001 then you'll probably need the ACS adapter that connects to the round plug under the hood. Then again, it must be pre-2001 since he did a retrofit and 2001+ had the facelift lights. :)

[330i ZHP]

For the first time in my ownership my 02 has every single piece of trim (never had the under dash covers when I bought it) installed. Only thing not installed inside is the clock I removed the other day to get it repaired.

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[papa_g]

complete brake overhaul complete. now running drilled zimmermanns, akebono euro pads, Stoptech SS brake lines. Changed out my diff fluid while I was there (the old fluid was golden! I did not see anywhere in the records that it was changed, but I guess it was!)
Tried to readjust my parking brake and that was a failure; gonna go back and try again

[Rovert]

what year was the e39? did you use the standard PASoft cable in the OBD port or did you have to use an adapter cable for the pacman hook up under the hood?

I used the bmw scanner cable to OBDII port inside the car. Friends E39 is the last year made, 2003. I could easily just uncheck and check off cold warm warnings for the lights so if he got LED it would be no problem.

[TLL0003]

I thought I’d share some photos of some recent work I’ve done for my 05 ZHP. This car has been in the family since it has 17k miles and it’s been a blast to drive and fun to do all the maintenance on. I think other than maintenance this is everything I’ve done. More to come eventually I’m sure, let me know what y’all think!

In order of the photos:
1) clear front corner, side marker, and rear lights
2) blackout grill
3) black vinyl wrap on the roof trim due to peeling clear coat
4) Dinan stage 3 with koni yellows: Dinan intake, throttle body, strut bar, exhaust with rear resonator delete, stage 3 tune
5) e9x mirror with compass, garage opener, and auto dim
6) dynavin n6 headunit with iPhone cord routed to under the arm rest
7) sprint booster wired into an m3 sport button
8) aluminum pedals and m3 dead pedal

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[Cabrio330]

^ That's a great list of mods. Good work! I just added a Pedalbox so I'm really jealous of the M3 sport button mod!

[TLL0003]

^ That's a great list of mods. Good work! I just added a Pedalbox so I'm really jealous of the M3 sport button mod!

Thanks! The sport button mod was a fun little project. I used the diy on either here or e46fanatics. There were some tiny little wires to solder on but it was worth it, I like the oem look

[PetesZ]

Completing the cooling system refresh in the track car. Replaced the oil bracket gasket while I was in there.

The hoses were original to the car. Condition looks like 123k. Overflow tank was extremely brittle. Leaving the radiator for now.

Still basic type items

[holyc0w]

Back on the summer tires as of yesterday. I'm hoping it's safe to say we won't have any more snow. Unfortunately I found a bit more rust isues.
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[BMWCurves]

Yesterday: oil change with Rotella T6 5W-40 and gave it a quick bath afterwards.

[Don Adolfo]

Washed him (and the entire stable) and installed the ///M3 strut bar I bought from ///M Crazy. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180422/1d2501afd06483715167f8d781746e36.jpg


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[cakM3]

I started up my "garage queen" for the first time in a few weeks today and pulled her out of the garage... first time I had all three kids out at the same time ;)

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It was such a beautiful day outside today! Hope everyone is taking full advantage of the wonderful weather :thumbsup


some of you are probably guessing which car is my garage queen......

[fredo]

My guess for your garage queen: the zhp.

[BADCLOWN]

Great set of mods on the imola, I need that pedal set!

Wash/clay/wash/wax on the truck and wash for the ZHP

[Reasoned1]

I didn't exactly do this to my ZHP, but I thought folks would get a kick out of the fact I put my 135's on my wife's 330xi (can't say I've ever seen 135's on an xi). I'll post pics as soon as I take the cover off.

[webster]

Today i swapped the left cluster pin actuator (the push-spring thingy) from the cluster from my last ZHP over to the one in my current car. The little plastic clip that hits the sensor had broken off so i have not been able to reset the trip mileage since i got the car. One of those little things that drives you nuts, and i had been putting it off for a while.

I also swapped the cluster from the coupe in briefly to confirm that the sedan cluster is faulty. And it is. When i did the swap all of the chimes worked. Put the original sedan one back in and nada. So at some point i will do the coding/programming to map the cluster file over to the coupe cluster and have a 100% functioning cluster with correct mileage and no tamper dot. Eventually.

I just typed cluster a lot.

[johnrando]

Lots of good werk going on!

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[cornercarver]

Washed her and put on some new shoes today!

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[slater]

DUDE, chris.... that looks great!!

what sizes did you get for tires? stock, or 235/265? (looks like michelin PSS?)

any rubbing on the sedan?

[cornercarver]

I agree!

235/265, yes - PSS.

And yes - slight rub on a big dip/bump w/out passengers, stock springs. (Check the 'largest wheel/tire' thread...)

[704sw]

Washed her and put on some new shoes today!

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That first picture is incredible. TiAg looks so damn good with the black trim.

[SWO Daddy]

Restored my headlights with a 3M kit. MUCH better than before and not bad for what I think are the original covers.

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[cornercarver]

That first picture is incredible. TiAg looks so damn good with the black trim.
Thanks! I should thank you for inspiring me to get off my lazy ass and take some decent photos. ;)

[joeybananaz18]

Washed her and put on some new shoes today!

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first word that comes to mind is "iconic". incredible shots!

[Sreten]

Fabulous looking TiAg. I love those wheels!

[cornercarver]

Fabulous looking TiAg. I love those wheels!
Thanks! Just don’t look too close...The vehicle cancer is starting to show around the wheel wells and bottom of door panels. :(

[holyc0w]

Thanks! Just don’t look too close...The vehicle cancer is starting to show around the wheel wells and bottom of door panels. :(

I spotted some earlier in another picture. Sucks

Everytime I do something or wash the car, I find something new popping up.

[pedro2u]

Webster

The cluster repair you posted yesterday has me thinking about repairing mine, since I have the exact same problem - can't reset the trip gauge or change the oil service interval (yet alone get to all the other hidden functions)

I've watched the 50sKid video on repairing the same problem with the right side clock button (he has great video's https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3kPO_VeHwM&t=57s).

But wondering if anyone with a backup cluster laying around would be willing to sell just the left push button stalk? Should look like the image I found below, and 50sKid is pointing to it installed in the 2nd pic. It appears that it can't be purchased separately and the cheapest eBay prices for an entire cluster (from Lithuania and from a diesel 3 Series) start at $33. Clearly willing to pay for it........

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[cornercarver]

I spotted some earlier in another picture. Sucks

Everytime I do something or wash the car, I find something new popping up.
I guess it is to be expected in this part of the country, but it bums me out because I've never owned a car which wasn't a victim to some degree.

[webster]

Webster

The cluster repair you posted yesterday has me thinking about repairing mine, since I have the exact same problem - can't reset the trip gauge or change the oil service interval (yet alone get to all the other hidden functions)

I've watched the 50sKid video on repairing the same problem with the right side clock button (he has great video's https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3kPO_VeHwM&t=57s).

But wondering if anyone with a backup cluster laying around would be willing to sell just the left push button stalk? Should look like the image I found below, and 50sKid is pointing to it installed in the 2nd pic. It appears that it can't be purchased separately and the cheapest eBay prices for an entire cluster (from Lithuania and from a diesel 3 Series) start at $33. Clearly willing to pay for it........

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yep, that's it. the "male" piece in the middle section (where the stalk cover meets the body) had broken off. such an annoying little thing...

it's surprising that you can't find those pins by themselves...

EDIT: i found an ebay listing here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E46-3-Series-1998-2005-Speedo-Clocks-Dials-Reset-Select-Button-Pin-Genuine/352337045129?hash=item5208eca689:g:0zcAAOSwqMRa3fz 8

[pedro2u]

Webster - you're a good man. Thanks for the search! I'd been searching since I saw your post yesterday with no luck. But if I were you, I'd go buy a lottery ticket quick because from the eBay listing, looks like this guy posted this at 10:47 PDT today, right after I posted my message here (and that's when I stopped looking)! What great luck (and timing)! And very helpful to me of course. Much appreciated

Now I've got to swallow hard, get out my wallet and decide to either pay this guy $25.93 for this little thing, or get the entire cluster from a 2001 diesel in Lithuania for $33 in a month or so. I think it's going to be door #1 for $25.93

[Reasoned1]

Put on my summer wheels--17 x 8.5" APEX Arc-8's with 245/40 PSS'. Been waiting to try the 17's instead of my normal 18" Arc-8's. should perform nicely in combination with my new 3.38 LSD... can't wait 'til this weekend!

[holyc0w]

It's been nice having the summer tires back on. I didn't mind at the time, but once the summer tires are on the squishiness of the winters becomes really apparent.

[Whammy]

The ZHP is getting a bunch of love today. $1700 worth of love / maintenance :/

[webster]

turn that frown upside down! you will be happy when you fire her up after getting that love.

[Whammy]

turn that frown upside down! you will be happy when you fire her up after getting that love.

Agreed.

[webster]

i love that Clarkson quote btw. i think of it often.

[Newjack]

It's been nice having the summer tires back on. I didn't mind at the time, but once the summer tires are on the squishiness of the winters becomes really apparent.I know exactly what you mean. Braking feels like crap, like I'm driving through pudding

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[Whammy]

i love that Clarkson quote btw. i think of it often.

:applause2

[johnrando]

Finallly, new shoes! Apex EC-7 18 x 8.5 Square ET 35 in Anthracite. Not the best pics but had to post the shots taken at the tire place (then garage). I like how flush they fit with no spacers.



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[Sockethead]

They look great John! Like the anthracite on black!

[fredo]

Well done, Rando ! :roundel

[704sw]

Looking sharp! The brakes really pop behind anthracite.

[Johnmadd]

:like

[cornercarver]

Finallly, new shoes! Apex EC-7 18 x 8.5 Square ET 35 in Anthracite. Not the best pics but had to post the shots taken at the tire place (then garage). I like how flush they fit with no spacers.
Those look great. I have some serious caliper envy!

[slater]

man, those looks great john! love the color combo.

[704sw]

I’m four states and nearly 1,000 miles from my still disassembled ZHP, but I found a good price on a NIB set of Turner underdrive pulleys conveniently for a Bosch alternator.

I hope to have this thing drivable again by May...

[Whammy]

Finallly, new shoes! Apex EC-7 18 x 8.5 Square ET 35 in Anthracite. Not the best pics but had to post the shots taken at the tire place (then garage). I like how flush they fit with no spacers.



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Well done sir!

[johnrando]

Those look great. I have some serious caliper envy!


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Looking sharp! The brakes really pop behind anthracite.


Well done, Rando ! :roundel


They look great John! Like the anthracite on black!


Well done sir!

Thanks a lot all! (And thanks Jeff, somehow your quote didn't stick). I am definitely liking the different lighter feel re: responsiveness/quickness in steering. Still getting used to the looks but really like it.

[Whammy]

Ordered a new re-man driveshaft from Driveshaft Specialists in San Antonio TX. Telling BMW parts dept to pound sand. $1300 is ridiculous to spend for a new driveshaft. New DS is $444 and includes shipping both ways (returning core).

[John in VA]

Ordered a new re-man driveshaft from Driveshaft Specialists in San Antonio TX. Telling BMW parts dept to pound sand. $1300 is ridiculous to spend for a new driveshaft. New DS is $444 and includes shipping both ways (returning core).
Well, there's new & then there's rebuilt. If the rebuild is well done with all new joints & bearings & with warranty go for it! I've used Driveline Services in Atlanta with favorable results.

[cornercarver]

Installed slater’s STB tonight... Only took about 15 minutes.

Bar itself is only 12.4oz. All-in only about 2.5lbs...3275732758

[704sw]

That’s the bar I wanted, but I need one with access to my camber plates and Koni adjustment knobs.

[johnrando]

Good looking bar

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[cornercarver]

That’s the bar I wanted, but I need one with access to my camber plates and Koni adjustment knobs.
I was initially concerned about access to the Koni's, but the bar comes off with just two allen bolts so it's pretty quick to remove. I'm thinking of drilling a hole in the strut tower plates large enough to access the Koni's adjustment knob. The plates don't really need to be solid IMHO.

Accessing your camber plates would probably not be possible though.

[slater]

Installed slater’s STB tonight... Only took about 15 minutes.

looking good chris!!



I was initially concerned about access to the Koni's, but the bar comes off with just two allen bolts so it's pretty quick to remove. I'm thinking of drilling a hole in the strut tower plates large enough to access the Koni's adjustment knob. The plates don't really need to be solid IMHO.

Accessing your camber plates would probably not be possible though.

funny you mentioned drilling the hole, because that is what i had planned on doing for my konis.... until i decided to get camber plates. :)

[cornercarver]

funny you mentioned drilling the hole, because that is what i had planned on doing for my konis.... until i decided to get camber plates. :)
I may end up in the same boat at some point. I definitely want to do camber plates but haven’t found the right setup yet, and they’re not cheap!

[slater]

I may end up in the same boat at some point. I definitely want to do camber plates but haven’t found the right setup yet, and they’re not cheap!

no, they definitely aren't. the ground control ones seem to be the best as far as quality of components, and attention to detail.

that said, they royally screwed up my order, so i can't say the same for their order fulfillment department.

and mine were $420. in CAD it was like $565. ouch. but i want more caster and the ability to play with camber settings easily.... plus, 19mm (!) of additional shock travel!

[fredo]

Rando ... I see a new signature pic in your future !

[Sockethead]

no, they definitely aren't. the ground control ones seem to be the best as far as quality of components, and attention to detail.

that said, they royally screwed up my order, so i can't say the same for their order fulfillment department.

and mine were $420. in CAD it was like $565. ouch. but i want more caster and the ability to play with camber settings easily.... plus, 19mm (!) of additional shock travel!

I agree, after looking at all the different ones out there, the ground control street camber plates with the stock spring perch impressed me the most for what I want to accomplish.

[johnrando]

Rando ... I see a new signature pic in your future !Good point. I hate to give up my American Flag shot but the car is so different now.

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[704sw]

no, they definitely aren't. the ground control ones seem to be the best as far as quality of components, and attention to detail.

that said, they royally screwed up my order, so i can't say the same for their order fulfillment department.

and mine were $420. in CAD it was like $565. ouch. but i want more caster and the ability to play with camber settings easily.... plus, 19mm (!) of additional shock travel!

I’d been looking at Ground Control, waiting for something to come up that wouldn’t wreck the wallet, but the TCKs came up semi-locally (Raleigh to Charlotte, close enough), and at a price to which I couldn’t say no. Interestingly they require E36 upper spring perches.

[az3579]

Good point. I hate to give up my American Flag shot but the car is so different now.

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I'm not sure you can top that pic though; that is an epic background. Any chance at getting access to that location again?

[Whammy]

Well, there's new & then there's rebuilt. If the rebuild is well done with all new joints & bearings & with warranty go for it! I've used Driveline Services in Atlanta with favorable results.

From their website, it's a rebuild driveshaft with premium parts and high-speed balanced. I found the company/website on e46F when I was trying to see if others has the same issue.

[johnrando]

I'm not sure you can top that pic though; that is an epic background. Any chance at getting access to that location again?

Thanks. It was on a military installation so not likely.

[Sockethead]

Well John, you should at least update your car's description in your sig... I don't see any ESS TS1 listed there :)

[johnrando]

Well John, you should at least update your car's description in your sig... I don't see any ESS TS1 listed there :)Holy cow, good point! :)

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[Newjack]

Washed the mini monster last night to get the bird crap off the hood (it was only there for half a day)

Wake up this morning to a lot of misty rain and tree stuff all over the car....

Looks like washing my fucking car is back on the menu boys

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[704sw]

I learned, many moons ago, washing the car all but guarantees either (a) it will rain in the next 24 hours, or (b) a bird with irritable bowel syndrome will find himself/herself near your car at an inopportune time.

[Rovert]

I learned, many moons ago, washing the car all but guarantees either (a) it will rain in the next 24 hours, or (b) a bird with irritable bowel syndrome will find himself/herself near your car at an inopportune time.

Or pollen and poo. [emoji23]

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[az3579]

Washed the mini monster last night to get the bird crap off the hood (it was only there for half a day)

Wake up this morning to a lot of misty rain and tree stuff all over the car....

Looks like washing my fucking car is back on the menu boys

Sent from my Nexus 5X using TapatalkYou had a black car... That should've been on the menu from the time you put money on the table to buy it. lmao

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[Newjack]

I know I know I planned on washing it. Gotta wait till Monday or Tuesday and then I can wash it well at my parents house. The touchless washes work fine if you stay on top of it, but I really want to throw some wax as you dry on the paint so the pollen comes off easier.

[BMWCurves]

Or pollen and poo. [emoji23]

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This is me right now. Except now it’s going to rain so that’ll cake on there in a nice cement-like substance.


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[Rovert]

This is me right now. Except now it’s going to rain so that’ll cake on there in a nice cement-like substance.


Just rinse it all off before it dries. I have a leaf blower and feather duster on standby during this season! LOL

[Newjack]

Just rinse it all off before it dries. I have a leaf blower and feather duster on standby during this season! LOL

LEAF BLOWER LOL

RIP Roverts paint

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[Rovert]

LEAF BLOWER LOL

RIP Roverts paint


Haha. I does have clean/cold air intake. Instructions also say not to use it as a mulcher while blowing things clean. I gather so It doesn’t throw rocks, sand, and plant material into the door cracks?

[Newjack]

Haha. I does have clean/cold air intake. Instructions also say not to use it as a mulcher while blowing things clean. I gather so It doesn’t throw rocks, sand, and plant material into the door cracks?

haha I'm just giving you a hard time man

Although picturing you drying the car off with a leaf blower is pretty funny, albeit effective

[Rovert]

Although picturing you drying the car off with a leaf blower is pretty funny, albeit effective

Drying doesn’t seem as effective probably because the airflow is too diffused. I feel when I tried that water just blows somewhere else on the car and I ended up chasing a water droplet from front to back. [emoji23] Blowers seem to be good at evacuating pools of water within cracks so you can dry with a towel.

Also a highway interstate blow dry (at “drying” speed) is even more fun. [emoji41] But you also have to drift to get the side of the car dry.

[Newjack]

Drying doesn’t seem as effective probably because the airflow is too diffused. I feel when I tried that water just blows somewhere else on the car and I ended up chasing a water droplet from front to back. [emoji23] Blowers seem to be good at evacuating pools of water within cracks so you can dry with a towel.

Also a highway interstate blow dry (at “drying” speed) is even more fun. [emoji41] But you also have to drift to get the side of the car dry.

"Do you know why I pulled you over?"

I was just drying my car....

[ZHPizza]

haha I'm just giving you a hard time man

Although picturing you drying the car off with a leaf blower is pretty funny, albeit effective

I do it all the time. Neighbors probably enjoy it.

[fredo]

I was thinking about buying a leaf blower to dry the car but decided to pass. Less stuff to store in the garage. :ninja

[BMWCurves]

Haha. I does have clean/cold air intake. Instructions also say not to use it as a mulcher while blowing things clean. I gather so It doesn’t throw rocks, sand, and plant material into the door cracks?

What’s the butt dyno say about that cold air intake in terms of hp/tq gains?


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[Rovert]

What’s the butt dyno say about that cold air intake in terms of hp/tq gains?


Toooooooooo much power Scotty!!!!
http://weblog.timoregan.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Leaf_Blower_mouth-560x397.jpg

230MPH of all electric torque should do it. [emoji41]
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[johnrando]

Too funny. As for Ness, fixed an exhaust fitment issue and got black exhaust tips. No more chrome at all. Nothing against chrome, but gotta go with the flow of the new wheels, etc.

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[704sw]

I like that CF diffuser, John.

[johnrando]

Thanks!
I like that CF diffuser, John.

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[az3579]

Wobz is sitting on a lift in a local garage, in process of getting a new clutch, flywheel, and associated hardware. It was good timing, too. My throw out bearing was no longer a bearing...

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[johnrando]

Wobz is sitting on a lift in a local garage, in process of getting a new clutch, flywheel, and associated hardware. It was good timing, too. My throw out bearing was no longer a bearing...

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[Vas]

Wobz is sitting on a lift in a local garage, in process of getting a new clutch, flywheel, and associated hardware. It was good timing, too. My throw out bearing was no longer a bearing...

Sent from my Pixel using TapatalkLabor rate ?

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[704sw]

Labor rate ?

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If you decide to do it yourself, Vas, just suck it up and remove the intake manifold. Had I done that from the beginning it would’ve save me an unbelievable amount of time.

[az3579]

Everything work out?

Sent from my SM-G955U using TapatalkYes... Feels fantastic to drive again. I can't believe how worn the stock DMF and throw out bearing are. Clutch still had life in it!

Replaced everything. 297k miles on the originals.
Labor rate ?

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using TapatalkHe charged me $500 plus $20 for an unexpected purchase (clutch release arm). Mine had gouges in it from the beyond-worn throw out bearing, which caused a sticky/binding pedal.
If you decide to do it yourself, Vas, just suck it up and remove the intake manifold. Had I done that from the beginning it would’ve save me an unbelievable amount of time.Why would have to remove the intake manifold to do a clutch? lol

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[704sw]

Why would have to remove the intake manifold to do a clutch? lol

Because it makes removing the transmission 100x easier.

[az3579]

Because it makes removing the transmission 100x easier.Still don't follow...
They never removed my intake manifold and had it out in a jiffy.

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[704sw]

Still don't follow...
They never removed my intake manifold and had it out in a jiffy.

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My starter was seized to the bell housing. Also had a devil of a time removing the top starter bolt and side bolt next to the headers. Removing the manifold provided a lot more room to work, and I would’ve never gotten the starter free with the manifold in place.

[az3579]

My starter was seized to the bell housing. Also had a devil of a time removing the top starter bolt and side bolt next to the headers. Removing the manifold provided a lot more room to work, and I would’ve never gotten the starter free with the manifold in place.#becauseCanada

Thankfully I didn't have that problem. [emoji4]

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[johnrando]

Glad it worked out, nice price too.

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[704sw]

That’s half of my cheapest quote. I would’ve gladly paid $500.

[Vas]

New wheels and tires https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180428/ef300a88cdc5019b431f1deed8b5a4d6.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180428/8449621a920ac4301b49d8b4ed2de4f6.jpg

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[Newjack]

New wheels and tires https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180428/ef300a88cdc5019b431f1deed8b5a4d6.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180428/8449621a920ac4301b49d8b4ed2de4f6.jpg

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[704sw]

32789

+1

[PetesZ]

Went to the local pick a part junk yard. Only got a rear view mirror and some small stuff.

Vanos refresh showed up along with the block off plate. So tomorrow will be a thrash to put it all back together.

Pics tomorrow

[Sockethead]

Lol
They look good!

[Vas]

Thanks guys. They should look good on a titanium silver.

18x8.5 et38 with the new all season Bridgestone in 235/40/18 square.

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[holyc0w]

@704sw I know you've been waiting for this for a while. It only took 5+ months to install.
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Replaced the original foglights with yellow Laminx for Winjet foglights with clear Laminx. The rear of the old ones was really flaky.
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And I also replaced the serpentine belt, which took 10x longer than it should.

[dpark]

Winter tires off, summer tires back on, new rear brakes (rotors, pads, sensors), car washed and waxed. Ready for summer!

[pedro2u]

I bought my car in October and put it straight into winter storage. It's finally out, spring is here in NH. The previous owner had apparently buffed it (very poorly) before the sale and I just couldn't live with all those swirl marks. But today, a full car detail including clay bar and 4 coats of wax........... what a difference. Black paint is a mirror finish. Showroom ready inside and out. Now I'm happy - ready for summer!

[joeybananaz18]

Thanks guys. They should look good on a titanium silver.

18x8.5 et38 with the new all season Bridgestone in 235/40/18 square.

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Same specs as me only with Michelins. There gonna look great. Can’t wait to see them mounted.


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[Newjack]

I bought my car in October and put it straight into winter storage. It's finally out, spring is here in NH. The previous owner had apparently buffed it (very poorly) before the sale and I just couldn't live with all those swirl marks. But today, a full car detail including clay bar and 4 coats of wax........... what a difference. Black paint is a mirror finish. Showroom ready inside and out. Now I'm happy - ready for summer!

That's a lot of hard work isn't it?! Looks good buddy. I remember after I detailed the ZHP with claybar, buff, polish, sealant and wax I couldn't stop petting the cars paint because it was so smoooooth

[pedro2u]

gotta say, that extra attention to the shine puts a different kinda smile on your face........ I'm beaming when on a beautiful spring day I'm just cruizin' by in a 13 year old car that people are turning their heads to get a look at when it goes by

[johnrando]

Beauties Vas. What are they?

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[704sw]

@704sw I know you've been waiting for this for a while. It only took 5+ months to install.
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Yo @ZHPizza those license plate bulbs you told me to take to Ohio are finally getting used. Funny we made the same mistake buying sedan lights.

[ZHPizza]

Yo @ZHPizza those license plate bulbs you told me to take to Ohio are finally getting used. Funny we made the same mistake buying sedan lights.Ya we r good at stuff

[webster]

Posted in my project thread but I'll drop this here too:

ARC-8s installed. Somehow Apex shipped me a set of 9.5s to go with the 9s. Tried the 9.5s first (love the concave look), but They were too much wheel so i stuck with the 9s. Need to switch out to BMW center caps but I'm liking the new look.

https://s9.postimg.cc/6eqf6yfxb/IMG_2797.jpg

[johnrando]

They look great!

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[704sw]

Love that color.

[danewilson77]

This bastard.

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[BADCLOWN]

What exactly is that

[704sw]

This bastard.

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Hah, mine didn’t even have one. Just a rusty, twisted 6” nub attached to the transmission.


What exactly is that

The bracket from the bottom of the tranny to the exhaust pipes about 1’ down from the manifolds.

[stephenkirsh]

This bastard.

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Dustin needs this part I think.

[danewilson77]

I picked up brand new stuff from Pelican Parts at a $50 savings over ecstuning.com. Granted the stuff at ECS was genuine BMW and I ended up with after market.

It's a steel bracket!

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[Sockethead]

Looks like there was no way in hell that nut was coming off.... probably a good thing that it broke off for you...

I had to take mine off when I swapped by exhaust a few weeks ago.... I left it on the exhaust until I had to off the car... wasn't quite as bad as yours and was salvageable but I had to use heat to get the nut off...

[Karl Lazlo]

Well, I replaced the fuel pump gasket on the ZHP, as the indy who did the FP put it in upside down and crushed it. Clown shoes.