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

[johnrando]

Fixed a slight rattle and while at it, installed new studs courtesy of Hieu and the awesome car lift.

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[joeybananaz18]

I also painted my ZHP’s steering wheel trim Imola this afternoon....
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That looks like a really good finish. I'm trying to do a piano black on spare set of wood trim. care to share your prepping process?

[pedro2u]

I just replaced my center console vent assembly P/N 64228363199 with a used one from eBay. I noticed last week that mine was cracked in the upper left corner.

Interesting that many of the one's for sale on eBay are cracked in the same place, so look carefully. Would have only been a 10 minute job, but both sliders on the one from eBay were broken (they never mentioned that on eBay) so I had to muscle both of the good ones out of the slots from my old one and get them back in the replacement vent. Really tight squeeze. Not an easy task without scratching anything, but managed to work through it

[704sw]

I just replaced my center console vent assembly P/N 64228363199 with a used one from eBay. I noticed last week that mine was cracked in the upper left corner.

Interesting that many of the one's for sale on eBay are cracked in the same place, so look carefully. Would have only been a 10 minute job, but both sliders on the one from eBay were broken (they never mentioned that on eBay) so I had to muscle both of the good ones out of the slots from my old one and get them back in the replacement vent. Really tight squeeze. Not an easy task without scratching anything, but managed to work through it

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Like ‘dis?

[pedro2u]

Exactly! They all seem to break in that spot!

[704sw]

Exactly! They all seem to break in that spot!

Mind if I ask what you paid for the used one? It doesn’t bother me enough yet to spend the $105 on a new one.

[ZHPizza]

Exactly! They all seem to break in that spot!I have ripped out and slammed in that vent into the dash at least a dozen times on my Florida car with no issues. Must be a northern car thing.

[704sw]

I have ripped out and slammed in that vent into the dash at least a dozen times on my Florida car with no issues. Must be a northern car thing.

Cold makes plastic brittle.

Or rust. Let’s go with that...I haven’t made any rust jokes in a while, I’m having withdrawals.

[ZHPizza]

Cold makes plastic brittle.

Or rust. Let’s go with that...I haven’t made any rust jokes in a while, I’m having withdrawals.Gd canadian rusty ass plastic vent

[pedro2u]

$24.99 with free shipping

[John in VA]

E39 vents do the same thing in the same corner...

[704sw]

$24.99 with free shipping

Okay, thanks. And thanks for saving me the trouble of looking up the part number!


E39 vents do the same thing in the same corner...

Every model has its interior quirks, it seems. I’ll take a hairline crack over E36 door panel delamination/sagging glovebox door.

[az3579]

I’ll take a hairline crack over E36 door panel delamination/sagging glovebox door.

Most definitely this... and don't forget the headliner.

[704sw]

DIY brake cooling duct project is underway.

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[NYRhockey]

Got a brake light changed! in the years i've owned or even looked at endless amounts of E46 pictures, never saw this light on til yesterday when i went to drive to work. Luckily it was just a $10 bulb and not some electric gremlin.

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[san]

Low coolant light came on. Smh...


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[BMWCurves]

Took my car unintentionally off roading in pursuit of a hike near Mt. Hood for my sister's last day in Portland. Bottomed out, scuffed the front bumper. Now something rattles and the rear creaks.

:facepalm

My car is quickly becoming a jalopy.

[Rovert]

Took my car unintentionally off roading in pursuit of a hike near Mt. Hood for my sister's last day in Portland. Bottomed out, scuffed the front bumper. Now something rattles and the rear creaks.

:facepalm


You’re so doing it wrong. [emoji23]

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[D1ESEL]

Finally installed my black front grills, new headlight lenses and OEM clears all around.

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[704sw]

Those 216s look great.

[dpark]

Installed a new battery and learned all about "venting' batteries installed in a trunk :)

[holyc0w]

Installed a few days back
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And I washed the car today.
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[Rovert]

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[emoji51]

[PetesZ]

I need to borrow that. :threadjack

[ZHPizza]

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[emoji51]How did you go about clearing the gunk from the lip? I'm dreading that
I need to borrow that. :threadjackThey're like $45 on eBay. I bought one but haven't used it yet because of the above mentioned gunk. Leaning towards just cutting the lip off and painting the cut edge, since I've already rubbed the paint off with the tires.

[danewilson77]

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[emoji51]Dhu werk

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[Rovert]

How did you go about clearing the gunk from the lip? I'm dreading that.

You can heat it up with the heat gun. Until it gets soft. Keep feeling it and squishing it then dig it out with anything you can be creative with. I’m fortunate that my car didn’t have much of it. I remember my sedan had none to worry about but my friends 330Ci had a lot so we just cut it out slowly with a box cutter and something to dig it out. Once you get a channel through the heat gun can penetrate the sealant better. Just make sure you feel the surface of the paint because you don’t want to cook your paint off.

After you’ll want to sand it down good and clean it up, then use self etching primer that resists corrosion because the roller will crack paint on the backside.
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Then I have custom made to paint code, Estoril spray paint to put two to three layers over the primer for full protection from rust.

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[Vas]

More work on the clutch replacement. See progress thread for Sketchi if it interests you.

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[sparky300]

Found time last week to get new rubber mounted on the rears, cleaned 14 years' worth of dirt and sweat from the Alcantara steering wheel, rebuilt the DISA valve with a GAS kit (even though it looked fine anyway) and installed a GAS 1.2b coolant cap and adjusted the parking brake. Sunroof shade repair parts and new right front window regulator are on order and should arrive today. A new lower grille that Larry had purchased but never installed and was included with the sale (since the PO hadn't installed it either), is now installed.

Pulled both headlights to inspect the reflector bowls and troubleshoot a stuck right-side shutter. Typical of the ZKW's, both are burnt and cracked through. Shutter solenoid is dead but, fortunately, stuck in low-beam position. Considering a ZKW Retro-Qwik kit with Morimoto Mini D2S 4.0 projectors and Nightbreaker bulbs from Lightwerkz. $242 shipped. If anyone has a suggestion on anything different or better I'd be interested to hear their input.

[san]

Replaced the thermostat and gasket.


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[ELCID86]

Replaced the thermostat and gasket.


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Was it leaking or going bad?

I replaced both brake pad sensors and gave both cars a much needed bath.

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[san]

Was it leaking or going bad?

I replaced both brake pad sensors and gave both cars a much needed bath.

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Leaky


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[704sw]

I will never forgive myself for not taking care of this when I did the clutch.

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[Newjack]

I will never forgive myself for not taking care of this when I did the clutch.

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How bad was that job? Did yours fail or was this just preventative?

[704sw]

How bad was that job? Did yours fail or was this just preventative?

It was on its last leg, probably started on the first attempt 30-40% of the time.

It was shitty, but a far cry from the worst I’ve down. I refuse to disconnect the fuel rail, so I had to work around the manifold rather than remove it completely. Having smaller hands and decent flexibility allowed me to access the E12 starter bolts from underneath without dropping the transmission at all. Had I not removed the starter during the clutch job it would’ve been terrible because the center peg gets oxidized and just seizes to the starter.

Either way, it was worth the effort for the savings.

[3ZHP]

It was on its last leg, probably started on the first attempt 30-40% of the time.

It was shitty, but a far cry from the worst I’ve down. I refuse to disconnect the fuel rail, so I had to work around the manifold rather than remove it completely. Having smaller hands and decent flexibility allowed me to access the E12 starter bolts from underneath without dropping the transmission at all. Had I not removed the starter during the clutch job it would’ve been terrible because the center peg gets oxidized and just seizes to the starter.

Either way, it was worth the effort for the savings.

How long did it take you??


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[Vas]

Now you got me regretting not doing the starter as well

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[az3579]

Now you got me regretting not doing the starter as well

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Ugh... and now me too. 305k, maybe it's time...
I heard they can be rebuilt. Much cheaper than buying a new one.

[san]

I will never forgive myself for not taking care of this when I did the clutch.

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Awesome! Wish I had a garage to do it myself and save about $500...


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[ZHPizza]

@704sw guess you found space in your garage huh? I was reading about how you really want to do the job on a cold car, so maybe coming over Saturday morning would have been a shit idea.

[704sw]

How long did it take you??

~5 hours, but I kept getting interrupted. I could probably do it more quickly next time.


Now you got me regretting not doing the starter as well

If you’re not super opposed to manifold removal it can be done 95% from above. It’s not something I’d be dying to do again, but it wasn’t terrible. My forearms look like I tried to pet a badger though.


Ugh... and now me too. 305k, maybe it's time...
I heard they can be rebuilt. Much cheaper than buying a new one.

I bought a brand new Bosch one from a (seemingly) legit retailer’s eBay store during one of the times Nate posted a 10-15% promo code. It ran me about $130 I think.


Awesome! Wish I had a garage to do it myself and save about $500...

Without the shade of a garage that would’ve been terrible. But I also couldn’t find a quote locally for very close to $500 or I might’ve been willing to pay it.


@704sw guess you found space in your garage huh? I was reading about how you really want to do the job on a cold car, so maybe coming over Saturday morning would have been a shit idea.

Yep I ran my brother’s family off this morning and I managed to get started after lunch. I can’t imagine doing that on anything but a cold engine.

[Sockethead]

Yikes! I better add that to my list for when I do my clutch... I got a big 'ol supercharger in the way... gonna be hard enough to do the clutch

[cornercarver]

Installed new Akebono ceramic pads and StopTech rotors yesterday... I was so sick of cleaning my wheels every other day that I just had to get some low-dust pads. I'll post impressions at some point... I'm hoping the slotted rotors will help offset some brake torque lost due to the ceramic pads...

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[Fenrir]

Replaced the windshield cowl today. The rear window seals are next on the to-do list. That and sanding down the trunk.

[704sw]

Those StopTechs look nice. I have their blanks in the back and they’ve done very well at corrosion resistance. I’ll add them up front when it’s time.

[az3579]

I just replaced a set of StopTech slotted rotors up front. They got the job done... I wouldn't expect much with pedal feel with ceramic pads though, regardless of the type of rotor or caliper. My Hawk Performance Ceramic pads feel a little vague even with Wilwood calipers.

[ELCID86]

Now you got me regretting not doing the starter as well

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Ooh, yeah; while you were in there... #facepalm

[ELCID86]

~5 hours, but I kept getting interrupted. I could probably do it more quickly next time.



If you’re not super opposed to manifold removal it can be done 95% from above. It’s not something I’d be dying to do again, but it wasn’t terrible. My forearms look like I tried to pet a badger though.



I bought a brand new Bosch one from a (seemingly) legit retailer’s eBay store during one of the times Nate posted a 10-15% promo code. It ran me about $130 I think.



Without the shade of a garage that would’ve been terrible. But I also couldn’t find a quote locally for very close to $500 or I might’ve been willing to pay it.



Yep I ran my brother’s family off this morning and I managed to get started after lunch. I can’t imagine doing that on anything but a cold engine.

Www.yourmechanic.com did mine for between $500-600. New Bosch starter. He did remove the manifold.

[nextelbuddy]

I snagged this Porsche 996 4pot front and rear kit for $1200 locally. Came with calipers, adapter brackets, rotors and pads and SS lines. All bolted up nicely.

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[Rovert]

I snagged this Porsche 996 4pot front and rear kit for $1200 locally. Came with calipers, adapter brackets, rotors and pads and SS lines. All bolted up nicely.

I just want your car!!! [emoji24]

[704sw]

Jealous of those 996s.

[nextelbuddy]

I just want your car!!! [emoji24]

and here ive been looking at coupes thinking how sweet and sleek they look. im loving the longer doors lately on the coupes.

thanks man


Jealous of those 996s.

im very jealous of your 135i front brakes. i wanted those despite everyone saying how bad for track performance they are with melting various things etc...... they just look amazing and BMW wouldnt have put them on a stock car if they knew/thought they would have consistent issues just for street driving.

they cost $1600+ for fronts only and was way out of my budget :/

[san]

im very jealous of your 135i front brakes. i wanted those despite everyone saying how bad for track performance they are with melting various things etc...... they just look amazing and BMW wouldnt have put them on a stock car if they knew/thought they would have consistent issues just for street driving.

they cost $1600+ for fronts only and was way out of my budget :/


Jealous of those 996s.

I see a trade brewing [emoji51]


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[ZHPizza]

I see a trade brewing [emoji51]


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I mean it would only make sense. Spenser is actually tracking his car and Shawn is after the ultimate OE+ street build.

[704sw]

Mine are set up for the 330 hubs. Unfortunately I don’t think the 135s are compatible with the M3 axles which Shawn has converted to.

Would be nice, though. There are more track pad options available for the 996s.

[nextelbuddy]

yea if there was a way for a straight trade that would be awesome but its not looking like it. im pretty sure the rears would just fit on mine and clear my dust shield since I have M3 dust shields... but the fronts i have no idea...


all i know is my fronts are M3 hubs and my 996 come with the adapter brackets that bolt to the M3 hubs and are meant to work with the CSL/ZCP floating rotors which i have front and rear.

[704sw]

yea if there was a way for a straight trade that would be awesome but its not looking like it. im pretty sure the rears would just fit on mine and clear my dust shield since I have M3 dust shields... but the fronts i have no idea...


all i know is my fronts are M3 hubs and my 996 come with the adapter brackets that bolt to the M3 hubs and are meant to work with the CSL/ZCP floating rotors which i have front and rear.

I have trimmed my rear dust shields almost completely off. Using M3 rotors on the 330 hubs (people are creative as hell, and I’m thankful for it).

And the CSL/ZCP rotors are the biggest drawback to the 996s for me. I think there is a bracket adapter to use non-CSL rotors, but I’m not positive.

[Rovert]

and here ive been looking at coupes thinking how sweet and sleek they look. im loving the longer doors lately on the coupes.


I just really like being able to share the S54 with my older friends. Sometimes fun comes in 4s but it’s a bit challenging for some to get in and out of a rear seat in a coupe so I choose to borrow the 540i or Sienna for pure convenience and so no one pulls a muscle. LOL. This doesn’t happen frequently but it does happen and those are the times I wish I had four doors for easy access to S54 fun.

[ZHP Dave]

Well, no today, but yesterday..... washed the car again, and ordered Redish Motorsports rear subframe reinforcements, CSB and flex disc, and OE Lemforder front control arms. Already have pretty much everything to get the suspension ready for the track. I lost my prepped S2000 in a hurricane almost a year ago, so I decided it was about time to pay some attention to the 330. All that'll really be left suspension wise is to get rid of the BC coils, and switch to a more appropriate damper.

[704sw]

Well, no today, but yesterday..... washed the car again, and ordered Redish Motorsports rear subframe reinforcements, CSB and flex disc, and OE Lemforder front control arms. Already have pretty much everything to get the suspension ready for the track. I lost my prepped S2000 in a hurricane almost a year ago, so I decided it was about time to pay some attention to the 330. All that'll really be left suspension wise is to get rid of the BC coils, and switch to a more appropriate damper.

What suspension are you replacing the BCs with?

[ZHP Dave]

What suspension are you replacing the BCs with?

Still undecided. The few front runners are KW Clubsports, TC Kline DA's, or MCS 1 ways. TC Kline would be the cheapest option and ready to go, but the MCS are still a strong contender. I wouldn't mind 'only' having single adjustable while I get used to the car, and have them upgraded later on down the road.

[704sw]

Still undecided. The few front runners are KW Clubsports, TC Kline DA's, or MCS 1 ways. TC Kline would be the cheapest option and ready to go, but the MCS are still a strong contender. I wouldn't mind 'only' having single adjustable while I get used to the car, and have them upgraded later on down the road.

All good choices. Aren’t the MCS 1-ways the Spec E46 coilover?

[ZHP Dave]

All good choices. Aren’t the MCS 1-ways the Spec E46 coilover?

Yep, and those cars handle pretty damn well! I'll likely end up with MCS since even the SA 'TT1' will be more than enough for me to get used to the car, the build quality is top notch, and like I said, they're upgrade-able at a later date should I want to continue with the car. I'm a bit worried about the power of the car, but again, that's easily remedied with an S54 swap if I want, and those prices have come down significantly. If I go down that route it'll probably be FAR into the future.

[bimmerteknik]

Put a ZHP rack in the E36 M3 this morning. Steering is quite a bit more responsive.


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[joeybananaz18]

So my car was originally speced by the original owner in florida. This means that they didn't check the heated seat box when ordering, an option 14 years and 3 other owners later id really appreciate. So last weekend I scored a local pair of front heated sport seats. I had a heated seat cover from another passenger seat, so I replaced the worn, dirty and cracking drivers side seat cover that that one. I finished it up today and it's now sitting in a leatherique bath. I'll be putting it in in the next couple of weeks. When I'm done, the interior will look like it just came out of the showroom. Pics to follow.

[704sw]

Put a ZHP rack in the E36 M3 this morning. Steering is quite a bit more responsive.


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I always wondered if that was compatible; I looked years ago but couldn’t find much data about it. I think I remember reading most people put the 1.9L Z3 rack in?

[bimmerteknik]

I always wondered if that was compatible; I looked years ago but couldn’t find much data about it. I think I remember reading most people put the 1.9L Z3 rack in?

One popped up locally and more importantly cheap. So I figured I’d give it a try. And a co-worker is wanting the M3 rack to install in his E30.


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[Rovert]

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Re-sanding the painters tape edge to flatten it out after priming and spray painting the inner fender two weeks ago. Then use my artist’s hand and hand paint a couple layers of Estoril blue right to the fender edge. [emoji51]

[DeathTrap]

Replaced all the window regulators. While I was in there, I removed the factory sound deadening and threw a new layer of sound deadening in the door. The factory stuff did a decent job, but nothing like an aftermarket treatment. I have to tackle the trunk next.

[san]

Cleaned Gruppe M filter with the K&N cleaning kit.


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[D1ESEL]

I installed an Akrapovic exhaust on my E90 M3 to change things up from the M Performance exhaust and put some miles on it. It's amazing how even after acquiring my GT3 I haven't thought once about selling my E90

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[704sw]

I installed an Akrapovic exhaust on my E90 M3 to change things up from the M Performance exhaust and put some miles on it. It's amazing how even after acquiring my GT3 I haven't thought once about selling my E90

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Dude what’s the diameter of those rotors? Could be the wheel giving a false perspective but they look massive.

[johnrando]

Good stuff you three.

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[D1ESEL]

Dude what’s the diameter of those rotors? Could be the wheel giving a false perspective but they look massive.

Well those are my track wheels which are only 18's but they're 380mm. I think the rears are a 360mm as well.

They are the Stoptech Trophys

[ZHP Dave]

Technically didn't DO anything, but I'm in touch with Vorshlag to get the subframe reinforcement done, all rear bushings and bearings, as well as VAC oil pump drive and baffle. I've never had a shop work on any of my cars, but it seems lately I have more money than time, and with all the welding and special tools, I figure I'll let someone else more capable handle this. I'm also watching a GB on JRZ coilovers. After this all I'll need is end links and tie rods and the whole suspension will be new.

[johnrando]

That works

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[stephenkirsh]

Got the wheels rebalanced. Front vibration 80% gone. Guessing it needs a more precise machine. Oh well good enough.

[pedro2u]

a slight belt chirp only at startup, so an evening under the hood and proactively changed both belts. Went OEM on the belts instead of the Conti's......

Quick startup says :cool Easy DIY, T50 torx on the hydraulic tensioners - love the easy electric fan removal on the 6MT

[ZHPizza]

Got the wheels rebalanced. Front vibration 80% gone. Guessing it needs a more precise machine. Oh well good enough.Road force balanced? That makes a big difference for me.

[webster]

purchased the 1.2b GAS coolant cap. my coolant sensor cluster light has been coming on and off intermittently, wondering if this will make any difference. if not i'll replace the sensor.

[san]

purchased the 1.2b GAS coolant cap. my coolant sensor cluster light has been coming on and off intermittently, wondering if this will make any difference. if not i'll replace the sensor.

You mean the coolant level sensor? So it lights up even when the coolant is not low?


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[webster]

yeah. it goes on and off intermittently while driving. but not every day. it's weird.

google results showed a few different opinions but i believe it's either the sensor or somehow air has been introduced into the system. perhaps it needs a proper fill according to this method:

https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?1957138-DIY-intermittent-coolant-level-light-fix-E46

[BADCLOWN]

Taking my A and C pillars to get rewrapped tomorrow at a locally recommended shop

[ZHPizza]

purchased the 1.2b GAS coolant cap. my coolant sensor cluster light has been coming on and off intermittently, wondering if this will make any difference. if not i'll replace the sensor.Good call. I've had an e30 1.4bar cap on my wish list for a while now.

Edit: link here https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-expansion-tank-cap-14-bar-oem-17111742232

[ComradeNick]

Put in a new android head unit, works great.33771

[fredo]

yeah. it goes on and off intermittently while driving. but not every day. it's weird.


My car had the same symptoms 3 years ago. A new sensor was the fix.

[Sreten]

Didn't buy anything just yet but in a bit of a conundrum if I should pull the trigger on this as the next project - '93 Euro-spec E36 M3, 3.0L 286hp in Avus blue.

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Those beautiful ITB's...

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[BADCLOWN]

Grrrrrrreat motor

[ZHPizza]

Didn't buy anything just yet but in a bit of a conundrum if I should pull the trigger on this as the next project - '93 Euro-spec E36 M3, 3.0L 286hp in Avus blue.

https://s22.postimg.cc/gx23114up/access_1.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/ps2xbjtn1/)

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Those beautiful ITB's...

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Oh man...can we import these yet? That's the dream right there.

also, lol @ the stapled door cards. glad BMW figured out how to use non-shrinking vinyl on the e46.

[704sw]

Oh man...can we import these yet? That's the dream right there.

also, lol @ the stapled door cards. glad BMW figured out how to use non-shrinking vinyl on the e46.

Yes, it is. And I would do terrible things to get it.

[Sreten]

25+ years old cars can be imported as far as I know so this one fits that age.

The door cars are just nasty, lol. I have a strong desire for a BMW inline-6 with a manual. This one has Supersprint headers and custom exhaust...

[704sw]

This one has Supersprint headers and custom exhaust...

https://media.tenor.com/images/c3e088904bd5ec59c69748cfd968172c/tenor.gif

[ZHP Dave]

Yes, it is. And I would do terrible things to get it.

Sell me your car for cheap and you'll be that much closer! 😂

[wstr75]

My ZHP vert got a new fuel pump, new alternator, new belts, new pulleys and new tensioners. The charging system went kaput and while it was in the shop I also had them change the fuel pump. I like to make sure of the components so I purchased a VDO fuel pump, INA pulleys and INA tensioners.

Its ready for many more years of quality motoring.

[704sw]

Sell me your car for cheap and you'll be that much closer! [emoji23]

I need both. My two favorite BMW blues need to sit side by side.

[ZHPizza]

This one has Supersprint headers and custom exhaust...

And Avus...u gotta

At this point in time, any e36 is going to need the door cards rewrapped. Would be a good craft project for you and the gf.


I need both. My two favorite BMW blues need to sit side by side.

Lemme get that e36 M3 GT in British Racing Green

http://www1.garaget.org/gallery/archive/17293/large/385504_nu7eos.jpg

https://petrolicious.com/articles/driving-a-dream-car-the-limited-edition-bmw-e36-m3-gt

[holyc0w]

Damn that avus blue and BRG look good

[Sreten]

That GT is da bomb.

The door cards I would replace. Needs new headliner too and the interior is in need of some TLC.

Trust me, I want it. [emoji3] Here's the catch though - chassis has around 190k miles, however the engine was replaced in 2000 by the dealer and since then the motor has around 80k miles. Positive thing is that it has comprehensive service history and everything is documented.

But this is why I'm put off. It would be a flip car that I'm gonna recondition but high mileage M car is always a tough sell. If I can get cheap, I might look past it since it's a proper M car without rust. I'm looking at some other examples as well

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[RUS_ZHP]

And Avus...u gotta

At this point in time, any e36 is going to need the door cards rewrapped. Would be a good craft project for you and the gf.



Lemme get that e36 M3 GT in British Racing Green

http://www1.garaget.org/gallery/archive/17293/large/385504_nu7eos.jpg

https://petrolicious.com/articles/driving-a-dream-car-the-limited-edition-bmw-e36-m3-gtThis GT model is amazing!
I am seriously considering to import e30 touring with s50b32 or s50b30 swap. The want is so strong. I am not quite sure where to store the car yet and how painful will be dealing with all customs BS.

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[Hermes]

Ordered cooling system parts for a second refresh during my ownership

[johnrando]

Ordered cooling system parts for a second refresh during my ownershipIssues or preventative?

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[704sw]

I might’ve committed to buying a complete NB interior today. Stay tuned.

[phillipjfry]

I made some calls to upholstery shops to replace my newly sagging headliner, and pillars :/

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[az3579]

YES.
I might’ve committed to buying a complete NB interior today. Stay tuned.

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[Hermes]

Issues or preventative?

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Preventative and I'm getting a thermostat code, it's been 70k since last time

[az3579]

Wobz received some new differential bushings.

Oh, and this other thing, too.

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[ZHPizza]

Wobz received some new differential bushings.

Oh, and this other thing, too.

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Sent from my Pixel using TapatalkWhat was the ratio on that lil guy? 3.46?

[Vas]

What's up with the axles?

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[PetesZ]

Wobz received some new differential bushings.

Oh, and this other thing, too.

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Man I love living in the south. Have zero surface rust.

:ineedabeer

[holyc0w]

Man I love living in the south. Have zero surface rust.

:ineedabeer

:crying

[cakM3]

What was the ratio on that lil guy? 3.46?

its a 3.46 TMS LSD

[Sockethead]

Man I love living in the south. Have zero surface rust.

:ineedabeer

I was thinking the same thing! That was brand new when I sold and installed for Charlie a few years ago...

[az3579]

What was the ratio on that lil guy? 3.46?

3.46 3-clutch unit from TMS, though I think diffsonline built it...


What's up with the axles?


The boots on both sides got ripped while the axles were being reattached... so it got taped up until new boots can be purchased. Those things aren't cheap... they only seem to come as a OE BMW part, no aftermarket alternative.

P/N: 33217510624, about $50-60 per side...



The sad part is, my car is still slow as hell. I think my motor seriously needs a rebuild; Charlie's old ZHP friggin' RIPS compared to mine. I bet that car with the 3.07 diff in it would win against mine with the 3.46 in it in a drag race. :(

[johnrando]

Interesting....

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[az3579]

Mostly installed a factory alarm from the spare car onto mine. Couldn't mount the siren though; there is a clip that the siren bolt bolts into and it's not there on mine, so I have to order one, then code everything.


BTW, today is August 26... this is my 8th year anniversary of owning my car. Since purchase, I have put approximately 232k miles on it.

[ELCID86]

Mostly installed a factory alarm from the spare car onto mine. Couldn't mount the siren though; there is a clip that the siren bolt bolts into and it's not there on mine, so I have to order one, then code everything.


BTW, today is August 26... this is my 8th year anniversary of owning my car. Since purchase, I have put approximately 232k miles on it.

Congratulations. Now you have two cars to keep busy! Wobz is the daily?

[az3579]

Congratulations. Now you have two cars to keep busy! Wobz is the daily?

Yep...

[Sockethead]

3.46 3-clutch unit from TMS, though I think diffsonline built it...



Yep, that's correct BP. I bought it from Turner but the diff came directly from Diffs Online...

[johnrando]

Happy Car-a-versary!

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[PetesZ]

Does finally getting the track car insurance count. State of Alabama sent me hate mail last week.

Had to use the excuse I was out of the country for a month.

[JKO_ZHP]

Just got the car back from the shop/my guy after two weeks. Lower/upper radiator hoses, expansion tank, water pump, all belts/pulleys, and battery were all replaced. Went OE for everything except for the battery.

With the i3 as the new daily/work commuter, I'll be prepping the ZHP for sale whenever I find time in between...based on the mileage and mods however, it'll be tough. No need to sell though, so I'm fine with letting it sit on Craigslist unless I get my asking. Still TBD on a lot of things...

[ZHPizza]

Got the fresh 1.4 bar caps for both e46's. Hopefully lessens the chances of exploding expansion tanks.

Hopefully.

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[webster]

While we're posting pics of new coolant caps :)

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[stephenkirsh]

33797

Working on cleaning the subframe brace. It’s uh. It’s been leaked on. A bit.

[JPMo]

While we're posting pics of new coolant caps :)

https://s33.postimg.cc/ketrg3jpr/5332_AB40-7738-46_E8-_A68_F-2500_EE9_E5_D33.jpg

Completely random, but I really like the shape of the Dinan intake lol just looks so much more sporty compared to stock. I kinda want to get one based on looks alone.

[ZHP Dave]

Ordered the Bimmerworld TA16's to use as track wheels.

[Sockethead]

Nice choice That was one of the wheels I was considering but they don't have to offsets a I want

[PetesZ]

Got a new sway bar for the track rat.
33799

[joeybananaz18]

Got a new sway bar for the track rat.
33799

I've got my eye on that one. I'd love to hear how it improves the driving characteristics.

[YoitsTmac]

Those eying this hotchkis sway bar...PLEASE. PLEASE!!! Reinforce your sway bar mounts BEFORE you install. The ones included are not enough. They don't fight the ultimate way these all fail - the studs ripping out. Ask me how I know...ask me what bar I run :(

Ripped that son of a ___ right out of the floor on a CCA drive. Was a really bummer.

[Fenrir]

Ordered a slew of parts from FCP Euro this morning. I can't wait till they get here. Shop day here I come!

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[Rovert]

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[Reasoned1]

Changed a battery--AutoCraft H7-AGM for a hair less than $160 at Advance Auto Parts (after core refund). Fit like a glove...

[704sw]

Um...I think we found the cause of my vacuum leak.

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[san]

Um...I think we found the cause of my vacuum leak.

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Did you take the manifold off trying to find the leak?


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[704sw]

Did you take the manifold off trying to find the leak?


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We rigged up a very crude smoke machine to help us find it. Once we found out it was coming from the manifold gaskets we took the manifold off, and I grossly overpaid for a locally available replacement gasket.

I apparently damaged the cylinder #5 seal when I removed the manifold during my starter replacement. I’m guessing I accidentally dragged it across one of the studs coming out of the block [emoji849]

[Reasoned1]

Changed my differential oil--what a fiasco...

First, I noticed the o-ring was damaged on the ECS magnetic drain plug, so I had to run to the hardware store for a reasonable facsimile.

Then, during install, I damaged the very frail ECS magnetic drain plug (due to very thin outer wall which is easily destroyed under compression), so I threw that POS out ($20 down the drain) and used a regular spare I had laying around.

Then, I proceeded to fill the reservoir with a very nice extraction pump I bought a while back. Everything was going great until, all of a sudden, the pump won't compress! So, of course, I squeeze harder and, then, oil starts leaking out the back of the pump and getting all over everything! So, I start messing with the pump and accidentally disconnect the back cover from the pump and spill about a quart of 75W/90 on my driveway!

About 15 minutes and a bunch of F-bombs later, I finally have everything cleaned up and figure out there's a nifty but inconspicuous little valve, which I was inadvertently twisting, that locks the pump up. Having identified the root of my troubles, I finally finished filling the gearbox. Of course, the whole family was standing around waiting patiently for Dad to take them on our planned outing... I had to give my wife credit for keeping a still tongue.

[san]

Changed my differential oil--what a fiasco...

First, I noticed the o-ring was damaged on the ECS magnetic drain plug, so I had to run to the hardware store for a reasonable facsimile.

Then, during install, I damaged the very frail ECS magnetic drain plug (due to very thin outer wall which is easily destroyed under compression), so I threw that POS out ($20 down the drain) and used a regular spare I had laying around.

Then, I proceeded to fill the reservoir with a very nice extraction pump I bought a while back. Everything was going great until, all of a sudden, the pump won't compress! So, of course, I squeeze harder and, then, oil starts leaking out the back of the pump and getting all over everything! So, I start messing with the pump and accidentally disconnect the back cover from the pump and spill about a quart of 75W/90 on my driveway!

About about 15 minutes and a score of F-bombs later, I finally have everything cleaned up and figure out there's a nifty but inconspicuous little valve, which I was inadvertently twisting, that locks the pump up. Having identified the root of my troubles, I finally finished filling the gearbox. Of course, the whole family was standing around waiting patiently for Dad to take them on our planned outing... I had to give my wife credit for keeping a still tongue.

Quite a few folks seem to have issues with the ecs plugs...


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[704sw]

Quite a few folks seem to have issues with the ecs plugs...


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I bought magnetic diff and transmission plugs; neither one of them fit either of the two locations. The only one of my 3 ECS plugs that actually fit was the oil drain plug. As mentioned above, money down the drain.

[pedro2u]

Happily no engine leaks but occasionally need to wipe a light haze of grim off the power steering reservoir cap (and only the cap). So just changed the o-ring on the cap (P/N 32411128333) to see if that takes care of it............ :dunno

[Sockethead]

Happily no engine leaks but occasionally need to wipe a light haze of grim off the power steering reservoir cap (and only the cap). So just changed the o-ring on the cap (P/N 32411128333) to see if that takes care of it............ :dunno

That's what I did and it worked

[pedro2u]

go to know, there's hope!

[az3579]

I always thought the cap gets oily from the hole at the top of the cap letting oil out as the pressure gets too great... ?

Guess I know what to add to my list. Probably needs a top off, I've never checked. lol

[pedro2u]

I was trolling e46 DIY on YouTube and found this video on the Power Steering Reservoir fix. Mine was no where near as bad as the one in the video, but there was an obvious haze around my cap, so this cheap fix is worth a try. Rain forecasted most of the week here in the Northeast, so the vert will sit in the garage. I'll update in a few weeks after I've had a chance to put some miles on it

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUOQdpGc-BI

[holyc0w]

I bought 10 viton o-rings, after looking through a 5 series forum a while back. No power steering cap leaks have occurred since.

edit: PM me if interested

[704sw]

Switched back to the Arc-8s for an autocross this weekend and a trip to CMP next week. This will be my first time using the Hawk DTC-70s and slotted Stoptechs. Weather should hold up for Atlanta (if we can get there), but I’m hoping CMP doesn’t get hit too hard.

The slotted rotors are much more noticeable behind the Apex than the CSLs.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1867/42811097980_2257c66c65_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/28e54UY)

I still can’t get over how different the car looks with these wheels.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1894/42811097930_b6c56979bd_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/28e54U7)

[johnrando]

Looks good! GL w the results.

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[san]

Switched back to the Arc-8s for an autocross this weekend and a trip to CMP next week. This will be my first time using the Hawk DTC-70s and slotted Stoptechs. Weather should hold up for Atlanta (if we can get there), but I’m hoping CMP doesn’t get hit too hard.

The slotted rotors are much more noticeable behind the Apex than the CSLs.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1867/42811097980_2257c66c65_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/28e54UY)

I still can’t get over how different the car looks with these wheels.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1894/42811097930_b6c56979bd_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/28e54U7)

Heading to Atlanta just for CMP or picking up some other stuff while you’re there? [emoji51]


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[704sw]

Heading to Atlanta just for CMP or picking up some other stuff while you’re there? [emoji51]


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Autocross is in Atlanta. Lol I know what you’re implying, but not sure it’s going to work out.

We’ll see, just not holding my breath yet.

[ZHP Dave]

Your car makes me hate my silbergrau sedan.

Nothing quite new with my car. Vorshlag pushed my drop off date back to Oct 2, and I'm getting in on that JRZ group buy. I had been planning on just tracking for a bit with the BCs, but 20% off is too good a deal to pass up for RS Two's.

[704sw]

My car got hit while parked at the office, minding its own damn business. Best part is the person who hit me is my supervisor, and my last day on the job is Friday. The rest of the week is going to be super awkward.

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Looks like I won’t be doing my autocross in Atlanta or track day at CMP after all. I guess now I can try to get a Euro front bumper without reflectors...

[Sockethead]

Son of a Bitch! that sucks!

[holyc0w]

No bueno :(

[Newjack]

Man that really sucks I'm sorry to see this...

If you're serious about a euro front bumper without the reflectors you can have insurance spray it for free instead of the bumper you have. Just need to find a shop and get them the bumper in time. Thankfully the fender doesn't look scratched, you may be able to get by without spraying it.

I feel your pain man I had this exact same thing happen to me when I was parked at the gym. Same exact spot same exact damage. Feelsbadman

[3ZHP]

That Sux!

Make your soon to be X-Supervisor’s life miserable for the rest of your stay!


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[san]

My car got hit while parked at the office, minding its own damn business. Best part is the person who hit me is my supervisor, and my last day on the job is Friday. The rest of the week is going to be super awkward.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1863/44640249791_f778be4f20_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2b1GX2a)

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1858/43730973055_8dd8c62bf4_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/29CmEJ4)

Looks like I won’t be doing my autocross in Atlanta or track day at CMP after all. I guess now I can try to get a Euro front bumper without reflectors...

Dude that sucks.


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[pedro2u]

Man that really sucks I'm sorry to see this...

If you're serious about a euro front bumper without the reflectors you can have insurance spray it for free instead of the bumper you have. Just need to find a shop and get them the bumper in time. Thankfully the fender doesn't look scratched, you may be able to get by without spraying it.

I feel your pain man I had this exact same thing happen to me when I was parked at the gym. Same exact spot same exact damage. Feelsbadman
That really does suck....

Your suggestion brings up an unanswered question of mine. What happened Khoalty.com (where you used to go to get the bumper without reflectors)? I can't get to their website

[Newjack]

That really does suck....

Your suggestion brings up an unanswered question of mine. What happened Khoalty.com (where you used to go to get the bumper without reflectors)? I can't get to their website

No idea. Their site is donion rings right now though

[Vas]

Khoalty is closed/no longer in business.

[704sw]

Yea, Khoalty is done. And apparently everyone says the Umnitza reflector-less bumpers are shit. Super flexible, poor fitment. I guess I’ll just get a regular bumper again.

And Rob, it’ll take a new bumper not a repaint of the existing one. It ripped out of the mount/etc. The fender is scratched (as is the headlight lens). Probably going to have to repaint that too. My dad’s E60 was sideswiped and they used some cheap/used parts (read: nothing close to the condition of the car before it was hit), so I’m going to be VERY particular about the shop I use. My supervisor knows me well enough to know if his insurance tries to f*ck me I’m going to make him go out of pocket, and he’ll do it—I don’t like working for the guy, but he’s not a bad guy. I thought he was going to have a panic attack when he told me.

[Damon Bukouras]

Yea, Khoalty is done. And apparently everyone says the Umnitza reflector-less bumpers are shit. Super flexible, poor fitment. I guess I’ll just get a regular bumper again.

And Rob, it’ll take a new bumper not a repaint of the existing one. It ripped out of the mount/etc. The fender is scratched (as is the headlight lens). Probably going to have to repaint that too. My dad’s E60 was sideswiped and they used some cheap/used parts (read: nothing close to the condition of the car before it was hit), so I’m going to be VERY particular about the shop I use. My supervisor knows me well enough to know if his insurance tries to f*ck me I’m going to make him go out of pocket, and he’ll do it—I don’t like working for the guy, but he’s not a bad guy. I thought he was going to have a panic attack when he told me.

Dman! How bad is the headlight? Not sure if you can buy lenses for them, and the headlights are PRICEY.

[Sreten]

Nooooou, hurts my eyes seeing this. How the hell did he manage to hit you like that?

Knowing you and the way you treat your car, we know it will be fixed properly but it still sucks when other people don't pay close attention.
Seems you handled it well so kudos for that.

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[sillieidiot]

Damn that sucks. Just get a regular bumper and have your shop fill in the reflector holes. That's what I did for mines. It doesn't cost that much more.

[3ZHP]

Just doing a little snooping and checking.

Looking Good!

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And my assistant

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[fredo]

704sw, sorry to see the damage. Hope the repairs are completed to your satisfaction.

Guy, he deserves a good steak for dinner !

[3ZHP]

704sw, sorry to see the damage. Hope the repairs are completed to your satisfaction.

Guy, he deserves a good steak for dinner !

It’s my other Bitch! [emoji16]


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[BADCLOWN]

Had no idea khoalty was done, crazy.

Nice Dinah bits!

[johnrando]

704sw, sorry to see the damage. Hope the repairs are completed to your satisfaction.

Guy, he deserves a good steak for dinner !+1

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[ZHP Dave]

Man, that hurts my heart to see!

Well, it doesn't look like the JRZ group buy is anywhere near the numbers needed for a good discount,so that's a no go. Also, my Bimmerworld TA16 wheels showed up today. Three are the correct gunmetal color, and one is machined silver. Just sent them an email about the issue.

[3ZHP]

Had no idea khoalty was done, crazy.

Nice Dinah bits!

Thanks!


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[holyc0w]

I got my car back from the shop today. I had the oil pan gasket done, engine mounts, transmission mounts and the CDV delete.

[san]

I got my car back from the shop today. I had the oil pan gasket done, engine mounts, transmission mounts and the CDV delete.

What kind of mounts did you go with?


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[holyc0w]

What kind of mounts did you go with?


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I went with the ones used on the M3.

[704sw]

I went with the ones used on the M3.

Mind if I ask what you paid for the OPG?

[holyc0w]

Mind if I ask what you paid for the OPG?

$650 for the oil pan gasket, sensor gasket, and labor on the gasket and mounts

[Sockethead]

How do you like the CDV delete? Some say it's great, others don't notice a difference...

[holyc0w]

I'm not sure I'm that in tune. The shifting seems to be a bit better and smoother. I don't know if the transmission mounts would help any with that. Or it could be a placebo effect.

[sillieidiot]

I attempted to do my control arms and tie rods today. So far all I did was take off the wheels, take some pictures and hammer out the underbody brace. Thinking about just "resting" and post a DIY meet so people can come over and help lol

[Sockethead]

Yea, sometimes getting motivated to get started is half the battle. I have that problem all the time

[ELCID86]

Had the rear muffler swapped out with a newer one. While on the rack the mechanic found the real source of the exhaust leaks...

#alwayssumthin

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[3ZHP]

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[704sw]

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Very nice.

[JPMo]

Got front and rear brake Discs, pads and fluid replaced along with steering guibo and lower joint assembly of the steering shaft (EXPENSIVE) but well worth it. Steering is TIGHT! I think Z4M lower control arm bushings are coming soon

*should have taken pictures but completely forgot while car was up on the lift. Got distracted by cleaning my wheels

[Fenrir]

Welp, I accidentally snapped a bolt in the block last week. So today I picked up a reverse thread set of drill bits. It's been awhile since I've had to pull a bolt from a block but this shouldn't be that bad. It's been soaked in Kroil and WD40 off and on for the past few days. It broke due to tension, not torquing with a wrench. So that'll be on the to do list this weekend.

On another note, pre-bolt snap, I've been hypermiling the car as of late. I was at roughly 22mpg average according to Fuelly and my data logger. Thanks to the back roads on the way to my house being ever curvy, my foot rarely stayed out of the throttle on them. I was able to get that number into the neighborhood of 30mpg recently. I can cruise most places in 6th, and pass in it, which saves a fair bit. Best so far was 35mpg across Texas and Kansas during last year's road trip. Admittedly, a lot of that was a buddy in an SHO and I drafting for much of it. Once we hit the Tennessee border, all bets were off though lol. Those mountains are too much fun. I was able to hit 30mpg for most of the same route in the Stealth. Not a bad number that car.

[PetesZ]

Upgrades for the autocross car.

Stainless steel brake lines
bilstein sports from fcp euro
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Pulled the trigger on a 3.64 rear differential.
Was from a automatic ZHP.

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[ZHP Dave]

Finally hit the numbers for the JRZ group buy, so I have a set of RS Two's on the way. Still waiting on Bimmerworld to send me the last correct wheel after sending wrong wheels on two separate occasions.

[Reasoned1]

Upgrades for the autocross car.

Stainless steel brake lines
bilstein sports from fcp euro
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Pulled the trigger on a 3.64 rear differential.
Was from a automatic ZHP.

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Eager to hear how you like the 3.64. LSD?

[cakM3]

I had my ZHP project thread officially closed off today because from my point of view there was no point in any further posts since it has been sold...


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[holyc0w]

Last Sunday post wash

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[704sw]

Looks great, Marcin.

[holyc0w]

Danke

[san]

Replaced the windshield washer pump. Probably the easiest thing I’ve replaced on this car.


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[ELCID86]

New wiper blades. Old ones were annoyingly loud.

[az3579]

Looks great, Marcin.

This. Looks new from this angle!

[Rovert]

Hardwired the radar detector to the F10. 400+ ft lbs of torque will get you in trouble really quick!!


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[az3579]

Picked up Wobz from the body shop. It's hard to tell in pics but in person they did a great job color matching the side skirt!

Backstory: I lost a fight with an island in a parking lot when I forgot it was there and turned into it. That incident destroyed the skirt and left some damage on the metal that I can't get fixed at this time. I'll revisit that bit when I have money, but for now the skirt protects that part so it shouldn't rust. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180926/c7b71475922863da928273001fd9764c.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180926/4f245fb08524d643a212c029b160a621.jpg

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[704sw]

Picked up Wobz from the body shop. It's hard to tell in pics but in person they did a great job color matching the side skirt!

Thanks for reminding me to ask the bodyshop about my skirts when I drop off Emma next week. I have one scrape from what looks like a floor jack (before my ownership) and another scrape from the Oak Tree apex at VIR (dude in front of me had snap oversteer, I had to go off the black stuff to keep from becoming part of an M235i).

[PetesZ]

Installed rear shocks.
Rear sway bar bushing and end links
Stainless steel brake lines.

waiting on the 3.64 differential to show up so it can be installed.

Should be a fun time next autocross

Must say the end links were by far the biggest pita. Got to love the three jaw puller.

[johnrando]

Nice BP, PetesZ!

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[PetesZ]

Rear differential installed. Cooling fin cover looks mean.

Had to cut one of the axle nuts off. Stealership hopefully gets them in tomorrow.

Race is Sunday.

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[ZHPizza]

Rear differential installed. Cooling fin cover looks mean.

Had to cut one of the axle nuts off. Stealership hopefully gets them in tomorrow.

Race is Sunday.

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33934Excited to hear about you getting into 4th gear in an autocross lol

Why did you have to cut a nut off? Which one?

[704sw]

Excited to hear about you getting into 4th gear in an autocross lol


That’s my biggest concern about tracking with a shorter ratio diff. Sure I buy myself the ability to keep from downshifting to 2nd, but if I’m now getting up to 5th I’m not gaining myself anything (4th to 2nd vs. 5th to 3rd).

[ZHPizza]

That’s my biggest concern about tracking with a shorter ratio diff. Sure I buy myself the ability to keep from downshifting to 2nd, but if I’m now getting up to 5th I’m not gaining myself anything (4th to 2nd vs. 5th to 3rd).Gaining about 18.5% more torque to the ground with a 3.64 ratio diff homie

The 10% bump with my 3.38 was hella noticeable

I'm so damn tired of shifting though. I miss the driveability and highway manners of the 3.07

[PetesZ]

It was one of the bolts on the rear axle. Looked at it wrong with the e socket and it stripped.

If this car was a DD I might not have gone to the 3.64. Right now the local autocross course I almost never shift out of 2nd. But I am pretty high rpm. Thinking this will make me shift between 2 nd and third on the local courses.

If you look at gearing charts most of the dramatic change is 1-3.

[Reasoned1]

Gaining about 18.5% more torque to the ground with a 3.64 ratio diff homie

The 10% bump with my 3.38 was hella noticeable

I'm so damn tired of shifting though. I miss the driveability and highway manners of the 3.07

I drove mine with 3.38 160 highway miles yesterday, and I'm loving it. Hovers about 3,200 at 80 mph, so there's more"hum", but I like it. Downshifting to 5th is seamless and only necessary for rather aggressive acceleration... I think I could stay in 6th from 40 to 160 (not that I ever do that). Is it "stop and go" that's tiring you out?

[az3579]

That’s my biggest concern about tracking with a shorter ratio diff. Sure I buy myself the ability to keep from downshifting to 2nd, but if I’m now getting up to 5th I’m not gaining myself anything (4th to 2nd vs. 5th to 3rd).I am a little bit concerned about this as well. On two tracks I frequent, I can get right up to the very top of 3rd geat before having to brake for a corner. Now I'm gonna have to shift right before braking and downshifting again. I may have to short shift now, which I don't like doing with the lack of power I have.

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[ZHPizza]

It was one of the bolts on the rear axle. Looked at it wrong with the e socket and it stripped.

If this car was a DD I might not have gone to the 3.64. Right now the local autocross course I almost never shift out of 2nd. But I am pretty high rpm. Thinking this will make me shift between 2 nd and third on the local courses.

If you look at gearing charts most of the dramatic change is 1-3.

Ah, yeah. I had to sacrifice a small hex socket to one of those when we were pulling diffs in the junkyard. Just hammered it on and popped it off that way.


I drove mine with 3.38 160 highway miles yesterday, and I'm loving it. Hovers about 3,200 at 80 mph, so there's more"hum", but I like it. Downshifting to 5th is seamless and only necessary for rather aggressive acceleration... I think I could stay in 6th from 40 to 160 (not that I ever do that). Is it "stop and go" that's tiring you out?

Haha yep, I'm in 6th by 45mph. That's what's annoying. My commute is a lot of stop lights and I'm just rowing gears so often. I know I'd miss that torque if I went back to the 3.07 though.

[704sw]

I am a little bit concerned about this as well. On two tracks I frequent, I can get right up to the very top of 3rd geat before having to brake for a corner. Now I'm gonna have to shift right before braking and downshifting again. I may have to short shift now, which I don't like doing with the lack of power I have.

There are a couple corners/stretches like that for me, too. A short stretch where I’ll have to shift right before braking instead of just wringing out 3rd; a series of connected corners where I’m afraid I’ll have to either carry more speed in a higher gear -or- shift before I get the wheels straightened back out.

The 3.07 is geared really well in momentum sections where the ZHP really shines, but leaves me in an awkward position coming out of tight turns/hairpins where 2nd means I have to shift almost immediately and 3rd leaves me underpowered.

Since I had to cancel my track time at VIR this weekend (thanks a lot asshole who hit my car!) I’ll have to wait until November to assess it again when I hopefully attend the Porsche Club’s HPDE. If I do a diff change it’ll be a winter project.

[PetesZ]

Stealership was a bust. No go on the axle bolt.

Tried the junkyard but all automatic cars bolt is longer.

Not going to race with only 5/6 bolts in. Not worth the chance. Am driving it around though......

[Sockethead]

Damn I wish I read this earlier. I'm pretty sure I have a couple of spare axle bolts...

[704sw]

@PetesZ are you referring to the axle to diff E-Torx? If so I think I have some spares at my parent’s house where I’ll be this evening. I’ll happily put a couple in an envelope for you if you send me a PM with your contact info.

[PetesZ]

No worries.

First gear is my new favorite. Tire life will be dramatically reduced. A life well spent though.

Cheapest way I’ve found to increase effective torque yet.

Appreciate the offer. Bmw stealership will have 6 in tomorrow. Was worth the shot at the junkyard to try to do the event today.

[Sockethead]

Cheapest way I’ve found to increase effective torque yet.

Definitely! Add headers and a tune and you'll have a nice, responsive car!

[cornercarver]

Finally installed something I’ve wanted for a looooong time; a 4-post lift...

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Friend of mine was selling it for only $750. Original price was $2500....Okay, that was 15 years ago, but still. 😉 He even drove it 2 hrs down from Vermont (I don’t have a trailer) and helped me set it up.

[RUS_ZHP]

Finally installed something I’ve wanted for a looooong time; a 4-post lift...

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Friend of mine was selling it for only $750. Original price was $2500....Okay, that was 15 years ago, but still. [emoji6] He even drove it 2 hrs down from Vermont (I don’t have a trailer) and helped me set it up.This is so cool to have a lift in the garage! I am happy to hear that you got a great deal and help from your friend.
Now wrenching on the car will be more enjoyable!

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[joeybananaz18]

I did an oil change today. Put in LM 10w-30 with ceratec. It took much longer than I thought it would. Nonetheless, I’m happy for doing my first oil change in about 13 years. last time I did one was on my first car, a 1990 Chrysler LeBaron. I give all the credit to this forum for motivating me to get my hands dirty.


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[ZHPizza]

Finally installed something I’ve wanted for a looooong time; a 4-post lift...

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Friend of mine was selling it for only $750. Original price was $2500....Okay, that was 15 years ago, but still. [emoji6] He even drove it 2 hrs down from Vermont (I don’t have a trailer) and helped me set it up.Damn what a steal. Nice job.
I did an oil change today. Put in LM 10w-30 with ceratec. It took much longer than I thought it would. Nonetheless, I’m happy for doing my first oil change in about 13 years. last time I did one was on my first car, a 1990 Chrysler LeBaron. I give all the credit to this forum for motivating me to get my hands dirty.


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkHaha nice. Welcome back to the diy world.

[cornercarver]

This is so cool to have a lift in the garage! I am happy to hear that you got a great deal and help from your friend.
Now wrenching on the car will be more enjoyable!
Totally. And it will allow me to do more types of repairs / upgrades on my own.

[johnrando]

Congrats on the lift!

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[cornercarver]

Congrats on the lift!
Thanks! It was a long day Saturday to do the install... Drove 2 1/2 hours up to VT, loaded it on his trailer, 2 1/2 hours back, then 3 hours to install.

Just barely squeaked the front posts under a low soffit too;

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[PetesZ]

Could not pass up the latest blipshift shirt

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[704sw]

Dropped her off at the bodyshop this morning. By the time I get her back it will have been 5 weeks since I got hit. Sigh...

[san]

Dropped her off at the bodyshop this morning. By the time I get her back it will have been 5 weeks since I got hit. Sigh...

Hope it all goes well. Just the bumper or fender as well?


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[nextelbuddy]

Dropped her off at the bodyshop this morning. By the time I get her back it will have been 5 weeks since I got hit. Sigh...

im totally out of the loop. what happened?!?

[704sw]

Hope it all goes well. Just the bumper or fender as well?


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Both. It’s a highly regarded shop, so I felt it was worth the extra wait.


im totally out of the loop. what happened?!?

My former boss hit my car in the office parking lot 2 days before my last day at the company (also 2 days before Florence made landfall so shops are overloaded). Ripped the bumper off, fender is dented in, headlight is broken, a lot of shit behind the bumper is trashed. Pretty sure he was checking email or something, but that’s just speculation.

Tacoma: 1
ZHP: 0

[cornercarver]

My former boss hit my car in the office parking lot 2 days before my last day at the company (also 2 days before Florence made landfall so shops are overloaded).
That sucks... Coincidence?

[johnrando]

New adjustable end-links (shiny!l from TMS and Laminex on my new fogs (not pictured).
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[Fenrir]

Used the power washer to strip off the failing paint from the trunk. Top layer is mostly gone save for the parts that were badly over sprayed. The base coat is still there in most places but I'll be hand sanding it down.

You can see the clear coated carbon in many spots. The plan is to sand down to clear, polish it , then add a nice wax to protect it. The hood may very well be next. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181003/fe6a44a145e8aae2b1423790da32cd2a.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181003/1194cfa302e0f8a65156cbf4113f9636.jpg

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[johnrando]

Wow, sad to see that but good to know it will be good as new soon.

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[Fenrir]

Wow, sad to see that but good to know it will be good as new soon.

Sent from my SM-G955U using TapatalkThanks. It was a big decision but the paint was beginning to fail badly so I decided go go ahead and bite the bullet. I'm excited to get it done though. It'll be nice to have the body back in top form.

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[papa_g]

Haven't posted in a while, but here are some things I've done since then.
- reconditioned my ABC pillar fabric
- sprayed by grill and 330ci badge with plastidip, followed by gloss coat (love the new look)
- a little touch-up work (looks like crap, but better than before)
- restored headlights and replaced brittle rubber things that clip in on top of the head light.
- about to recondition my patchy center console with plastidip and route my aux to the underside of the armrest. Will look into also wiring a cigarette lighter into that area as well, to keep everything nice and clean.

[Sockethead]

Nice! I have to do something about my center console as well... it's really showing its age

[papa_g]

Nice! I have to do something about my center console as well... it's really showing its age

I'll definitely post how the plastidip turns out. People say it attracts dust, but so does the original stuff.

[704sw]

I'll definitely post how the plastidip turns out. People say it attracts dust, but so does the original stuff.

PD will become less grippy (less rubbery) for dust as it ages, but you’ll want to be very careful when you clean the dust off. A paper towel will leave lint behind, but something like a microfiber has the potential of grabbing and tearing the PD. Something like a detailer’s brush would do nicely.

[papa_g]

PD will become less grippy (less rubbery) for dust as it ages, but you’ll want to be very careful when you clean the dust off. A paper towel will leave lint behind, but something like a microfiber has the potential of grabbing and tearing the PD. Something like a detailer’s brush would do nicely.

good to know. Actually I noticed that with my grille. It was super tacky to the touch at first, and after a month it has become much smoothers

[704sw]

good to know. Actually I noticed that with my grille. It was super tacky to the touch at first, and after a month it has become much smoothers

Exactly. The grilles on my X3 have been PD’d for close to 5 years at this point and I can pretty aggressively scrub the bugs off without any concern.

[ZHPizza]

I used hot water and a scotch brite sponge to scrub the rubberized coating off of my center console then sprayed some 303 Aerospace protectant on it to soak in a bit. Looks like brand new plastic now, just without the tacky coating.

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[PetesZ]

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More and more impressed with the 3.64 differential.

It stopped raining and kids are playing good.

Not just the increased effective torque, you are in the best part of the power band upon shifting. Much much quicker.

[Reasoned1]

I wished it had worked out for me, but MFactory couldn't make it happen. I do love my 3.38, though...

[ZHPizza]

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More and more impressed with the 3.64 differential.

It stopped raining and kids are playing good.

Not just the increased effective torque, you are in the best part of the power band upon shifting. Much much quicker.I mean an 18% increase in torque is cool and all, but don't you miss 1st gear? I barely use it with a 3.38.

[PetesZ]

I mean an 18% increase in torque is cool and all, but don't you miss 1st gear? I barely use it with a 3.38.

Nope.

Best half a second of fun there is. As a daily it would get old as second is the same as the 3.07 first gear.

But on a autocross launch. Kill all tires +1

[papa_g]

gah stop. you guys are making me want to get a new diff. It wasn't even in my future plans until now

[JPMo]

Today I attempted a quick leather clean/ condition project using Sonax foam, which is supposed to be an all-in-one cleaner with a beeswax based conditioner. Now I know that my ZHP does indeed have leather based on the window sticker that I found in the trunk, but my leather is very vinyl-like and stiff. When I first received the car about a year ago, I attempted to use the Leather Masters kit from detailer's domain, but it didn't give me the change I was looking for. I was hoping since this was a foam, maybe I'd get better cleaning ability.

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Here are the tools I used. The yellow thing is a brush I saw featured on the Rag Company's website (https://www.theragcompany.com/leather-vinyl-interior-scrub-brush/) which had almost velvet like bristles. Downside was price. $11.99 + shipping. No thanks, so I went to Amazon and found what looks like an identical product (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D4FVDLM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) for $7.99 (which has since increased to $10.99) so I figured why not.


So here on the initial spray, things look promising. Good foaming action 34022.

After some agitation and a wipe down, my horrible attempt at a 50:50 since I didn't have any tape. You can see the right side of the chair is a little less shiny than the left.
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Didn't really pick up on camera too well, but it definitely knocked some of the shine down. The end product: 34025

Overall: Seems like a decent maintenance product but not the greatest thing to tackle 14 year old leather that probably has never been cosmetically maintained before my ownership. Interestingly, I noticed that as I was doing the passenger seat, the driver seat was becoming more supple. Decided to get another microfiber, spray some on product on the towel and put another thin layer over the seats and leave it for awhile. I'll report back with an update. Lastly, I wish I would have thought about having a damp towel to wipe the dirt away after my initial agitation, before putting the thin layer down but hindsight is always 20:20

I think I just really need to give leatherique a try, I've just been stalling as its a little work intensive and I don't have the time currently.

Update: If you have ever handled a pair of leather shoes that have been conditioned with beeswax, then you'll know what my seats feel like after a few hours. They just have this matte slightly grabby, almost waxy feel. You can definitely tell theres something on them. Not sure if I'm a fan.

[Sreten]

Did a thing..

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[ZHPizza]

Did a thing..

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[Sreten]

Yessir, manual alcantara seats and it has some weird handles in the back which you turn in order to operate the windows.

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[ZHPizza]

Yessir, manual alcantara seats and it has some weird handles in the back which you turn in order to operate the windows.

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I'll post up more dets soon. Individual 325i M Sport finished in stunning Stratus grey paint.



Sent from my SM-G965F using TapatalkOh snap I thought it was regular ol silbergrau. More pics!

[Sreten]

That was my first guess when I saw it on pictures but could sense it wasn't silbergrau.

I was pleasantly surprised. I'm picking it up during the week. Gotta sort out insurance and get temporary tags before I can drive it.

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[fredo]

Looks good, man !

[ZHPizza]

Dirt nasty good. Excited to see how your OCD ass handles a cloth interior.