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

[Rovert]

intriguing... let me look into it! what do you think looks better the standard or opaque?


Standard because the style matches the silver reflectors more when they’re off and the LEDs are all close and bright enough, you’ll barely see the individual light sources.

Opaque are a solid “sand blasted like” white around the ring so they’re a lot more highlighted in white when the halos are not on. But if you like a super uniform light spread then maybe that’s for you.

Crystal are closer style to F80/F10 angel eyes. Much more modern but the depth of the rings require dremeling the inside headlight trim to fit.



Got any pics of them on a facelifted coupe? I'd only consider it if they aren't fully circular giving the impression that my car has snorted cocaine and is now high as a kite.

All ZHPs are high. It’s in their nature. [emoji23]

[Sockethead]

Here’s a pic of them on my car. I have switch in the cab to go back and forth between white and yellow

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[704sw]

Here’s a pic of them on my car. I have switch in the cab to go back and forth between white and yellow

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181218/b5359b3685e90622f0c042c9c4cf5384.jpg

Every time I’ve seen this picture I have the same reaction: damn son that’s mean as hell!

I love amber/yellow/halogen angel eyes. Regardless of being “period correct” I just think they look better.

[Sockethead]

It was so bad in there.

Sadly not recuperating as fast as I would like. Still on crutches and in more pain than last time.

The bikes are as follows.
1980 Yamaha XS650. Kind of a rat build. That one is mine. Don’t know if I’ll ever be able to ride again, but I’m holding on to it just in case.
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1981 Yamaha XS400. Build in a cafe style. Belonged to a friend who moved and had to leave it behind. It’s now mine too. Thinking about selling it since I have the title now.

1982 Honda Nighthawk. Was letting someone work on it in my garage when I was building the other 2. It’s a tracker style. Probably the dumbest bike to make one out of, but to each their own. I build the frame, made new trays, skins, and wiring harness and other related odds and ends. Then he stopped showing up after my back went out. I am about to have that one towed to his house and dropped off.



Sweet! I like the old bikes. I'd love to get my hands on an early CB750
Hang in there my friend! It took about 3 months for me to recover from my last back episode.
Hold on to that bike! I got rid of my dirtbike before I moved down here. I wish I still had it.

[san]

Here’s a pic of them on my car. I have switch in the cab to go back and forth between white and yellow

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Looks great Rob :thumbsup


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[joeybananaz18]

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Stopped by the shop to drop off a piece of trim that came in yesterday. Happy with the heated seat progress. Should be ready today. Going to start sourcing the lower trim pieces to eliminate all that beige on the bottom. Door cars will be over the summer.


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[johnrando]

Rob, those look great! Nice Joey.

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[az3579]

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Stopped by the shop to drop off a piece of trim that came in yesterday. Happy with the heated seat progress. Should be ready today. Going to start sourcing the lower trim pieces to eliminate all that beige on the bottom. Door cars will be over the summer.


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You doing a full proper factory 2-tone on that sucker? That would look so sweet, especially on Oxford.

[DeathTrap]

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Stopped by the shop to drop off a piece of trim that came in yesterday. Happy with the heated seat progress. Should be ready today. Going to start sourcing the lower trim pieces to eliminate all that beige on the bottom. Door cars will be over the summer.


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Heated seats should be nice!

[joeybananaz18]

You doing a full proper factory 2-tone on that sucker? That would look so sweet, especially on Oxford.

Thanks guys! Super excited to not be freezing my cajones off when I get to my car every night.
Yes trying to get it as factory as I can. Technically, the beige lower dash won’t make it a factory look, but I always said if I was having the lower dash come out I make a full change over to cinnamon. Not having the heated seats was almost a blessing in disguise as the carpet is definitely one of those “while you’re at it” jobs. If the seats never had to come out I don’t know if I would have gone through the trouble of converting the carpet.
Once I get it back, which might be tomorrow, I’ll start sourcing out the lower trim pieces around the doors in black so I can complete the look.
I know beige on a zhp isn’t too common but if anyone is in need of non heated sport seats for an e46 project, let me know.


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[3LiterStraightSix]

coupe over here. dying to finally get some angel eyes. Anyone heard of the brand 'Switchback'? Someone showed me it actually flashes amber with your turn signals... pretty cool feature. What brands do you guys recommend now that Khoalty doesn't make em anymore? I've heard Umnitzas are good.Hey, i have switchbacks installed! The brand is not switcback, that is the type of angel eye. I absolutely love them! They act as a turn signal and they even flash with the high beams. The brand I have are ijdmtoy's. I highly recommend!! The quality was phenomenal, you could tell as soon as you got your hands on the box. I can snap some pictures later if you'd like.

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[papa_g]

Hey, i have switchbacks installed! The brand is not switcback, that is the type of angel eye. I absolutely love them! They act as a turn signal and they even flash with the high beams. The brand I have are ijdmtoy's. I highly recommend!! The quality was phenomenal, you could tell as soon as you got your hands on the box. I can snap some pictures later if you'd like.

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Yeah that'd be great! I'm probably gonna go with Trevor's guy, seeing as how a 30% discount would be pretty lit. Definitely going the turn signal method as I doubt amber halos would look good on my silbergrau. If it were white black or red, I think it would look niiiice

[Whammy]

Got this email this week. Surprised to see her!

http://i.imgur.com/IkuGxSZ.png

[danewilson77]

Here’s a pic of them on my car. I have switch in the cab to go back and forth between white and yellow

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181218/b5359b3685e90622f0c042c9c4cf5384.jpgBadass

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[johnrando]

Whammy, not sure, is that your car?

As for mine, finished off the wheel studs, and with Hieu, put in stealth leds turn signal bulbs to get rid of the egg yolk look.

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[JETSET303]

Got this email this week. Surprised to see her!

http://i.imgur.com/IkuGxSZ.png

Was yours the 2nd one back with the helmet on the roof?


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[704sw]

As for mine, finished off the wheel studs, and with Hieu, put in stealth leds turn signal bulbs to get rid of the egg yolk look.

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Studs look good, John. What length did you end up getting?

[johnrando]

Thx! The std 77mm (or 75) or something.

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[Sockethead]

Badass



Thanks Dane.... and everyone. It's nice being able to switch back and forth between white and yellow

John, the wheel studs look great! They look like 75mm to me. My trick for keeping the allen head from rusting is a little grease on a toothpick and rub in around the perimeter to the allen wrench hole

[Whammy]

Was yours the 2nd one back with the helmet on the roof?


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Yep, and me walking toward it!

[papa_g]

put in stealth leds turn signal bulbs to get rid of the egg yolk look.

Nice. They still flash amber i am assuming? link to where you bought them?

[WOLFN8TR]

Lifted it! :rockon




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqpxNjW90PU

[Rovert]

I quick jacked kinda. [emoji23] only took 2 mins. [emoji41]

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[DeathTrap]

I plan on jacking like that (terrible choice of words lol) when I do my guibo/CSB/shifter bushings.

[704sw]

I plan on jacking like that (terrible choice of words lol) when I do my guibo/CSB/shifter bushings.

I did all of that under jackstands. Not a lot of fun but not terrible. My Harbor Freight tranny jack helped a lot when dropping the exhaust.

Today I put my Coby wheel back on, and finally fixed my ambient temp sensor. The Napa flat bottom steering wheel will go up for sale after Christmas.

[johnrando]

Nice. They still flash amber i am assuming? link to where you bought them?Thanks. Amber (toward the orange side of the spectrum). I'll find the link.

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[johnrando]

Thanks Dane.... and everyone. It's nice being able to switch back and forth between white and yellow

John, the wheel studs look great! They look like 75mm to me. My trick for keeping the allen head from rusting is a little grease on a toothpick and rub in around the perimeter to the allen wrench holeThanks. Yup 75, I just forgot what the # was. And, thanks for that helpful hint.

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[Fenrir]

Ran my data logger today on the car. It started throwing codes and having limp mode hissy fits earlier in the week. Logger shows misfires on banks 3, 5, and 6. Plus the infamous P16A7 code. However, I have cats. So.... I'm suspecting a bad MAF or coils. We'll see. Gonna take some time later in the week to dive into it a bit with a multimeter and see what's afoot.

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[D1ESEL]

Installed the headers I bought for my Orient Blue ZHP almost 3 years ago!

In the spring I will do a partial respray on the car( whole front end) and fix a few bubbling spots and install OEM M3 mirrors.

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[pedro2u]

I followed up on a local craigslist listing for an ECS Tuning carbon fiber strut brace and some other miscellaneous parts. https://nh.craigslist.org/pts/d/nashua-e46-parts-cf-strut-brace-among/6779456051.html

Nice guy, and nice condition brace that he wanted $120 for it (currently $162 on ECS https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-parts/ecs-carbon-fiber-strut-bar-kit-black/ecscf03bw03aceb/). His ZHP sedan had been hit while parked on the street and totaled :( I tried to get it for $100, but he said he needed $120 cash. He really was really happy that I wanted it since he wanted it to go to an enthusiast, and he said he had a few other parts he'd throw in.

So for the $120, I got the brace, a brand new expansion tank, and a new Hengst filter..... Seemed like a great deal

But it raised a question on the expansion tank.... it's clearly never been installed, but the only marking on it is PA66 GF 30. When I look that up, a get a million hits for all kinds of parts!

Looking for some help:

1) What does the PA66 GF 30 designate, and
2) does the OEM expansion tank have a part number stamped on it (mine should be 17117573781)?

[DeathTrap]

1) PA66 GF 30 is a designation for fiber reinforced plastic. It says what the expansion tank is made of.

2) Not sure on that

[pedro2u]

thanks, that makes sense. I've now seen a few on eBay and the part number on some of them appears to be a stick on label.... This one is probably not OEM

[Fenrir]

Aaaand diagnosis done! It's the maf! So old spare maf installed (thank you spare parts box) and time to order a new maf.

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[Vas]

New battery

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[3ZHP]

Tried to start it yesterday and it’s dead!

That being said, I called today for prices to replace the eight year old battery.

First I called NAPA because, that’s what the eight year old one is. Two choices with a begged for discount. $165ish & $190ish. I then called my local BMW steetership. Once I gave him the vin and he calculated my BMWCCA discount and took off the core that I will bring with me. He gave me a price of $130ish out the door. And Alabama has like a 9% sales tax.

Looks like I’m going back to OEM![emoji3]


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[Vas]

Tried to start it yesterday and it’s dead!

That being said, I called today for prices to replace the eight year old battery.

First I called NAPA because, that’s what the eight year old one is. Two choices with a begged for discount. $165ish & $190ish. I then called my local BMW steetership. Once I gave him the vin and he calculated my BMWCCA discount and took off the core that I will bring with me. He gave me a price of $130ish out the door. And Alabama has like a 9% sales tax.

Looks like I’m going back to OEM![emoji3]


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI picked up an Autocraft AGM battery from Advance auto. $159 after core.

Did not want to go back to a fluid filled unit.

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[3ZHP]

I picked up an Autocraft AGM battery from Advance auto. $159 after core.

Did not want to go back to a fluid filled unit.

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Thanks for the info but, I’m OLD & OLD SCHOOL! I’ll stick with the OEM for the third one.


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[RUS_ZHP]

State inspection on touring https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190103/c13ada3443fcf33fafc468140f9cc3b6.jpg

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[3ZHP]

State inspection on touring https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190103/c13ada3443fcf33fafc468140f9cc3b6.jpg

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I don’t miss that crap, even though I was a certified inspector back in the day!


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[RUS_ZHP]

I don’t miss that crap, even though I was a certified inspector back in the day!


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkYeah, it's not a fun process.

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[stephenkirsh]

I picked up an Autocraft AGM battery from Advance auto. $159 after core.

Did not want to go back to a fluid filled unit.

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Noob question. What’s the difference?

[az3579]

Noob question. What’s the difference?

Things that I've read:
AGM batteries for the most part don't need to be vented. They also give you more of the battery's useful life, as in, they'll function properly up until the very end, instead of giving you problems as they get weaker. I believe they have better performance characteristics in the cold as well.

These are just things I've read about it when I was about to make the same decisions on lead-acid vs AGM. Needless to say, I went with AGM on both my cars.

[DeathTrap]

Also, AGM batteries don't "spill" like flooded batteries, so you can mount them in any orientation.

[Vas]

Here is a good video about the difference of Flooded vs AGM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99oGcq4-t-4

[704sw]

Here is a good video about the difference of Flooded vs AGM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99oGcq4-t-4

I love that channel. Thanks for the video.

[san]

I picked up an Autocraft AGM battery from Advance auto. $159 after core.

Did not want to go back to a fluid filled unit.

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Do they differ much in terms of battery weight?


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[John in VA]

Do they differ much in terms of battery weight?
I couldn't find the weight for the Advance Auto batteries, but the Autozone Duralast H7 Platinum AGM weighs 53.56 lbs vs. Duralast H7 Gold wet at 42.91 lbs.

[stephenkirsh]

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Gummi plfege all the rubber seals

[ZHPizza]

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Gummi plfege all the rubber sealsThanks for the reminder to do mine again! Love this stuff

nextzett 91480615 'Gummi Pflege Stift' Rubber Care Stick - 3.4 fl. oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004B8GTQG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_NBZYkbk9lVU6L

[Johnmadd]

Good rejuvenating for rubber seals?

[holyc0w]

Got the brakes done at the shop today.

Zimmermann rotors with stoptech sport pads

[stephenkirsh]

Good rejuvenating for rubber seals?

I don’t know about rejuvenate, as the rubber seals are mostly synthetic. I think it’s more of a maintainer.

JP probably knows a little more; he recommended it.

[Johnmadd]

Gotcha

[papa_g]

how long do you guys let it dry before closing the doors?

[stephenkirsh]

how long do you guys let it dry before closing the doors?

I was planning to ask the same question! Lol

I wait for it to be dry to the touch.

[az3579]

Attempted to repair my MID... and after countless hours trying to get the damn ribbon cable attached to the LCD, ended up breaking a small corner of the LCD panel that has the pins on it. FML.

Had to order a rebuilt-MID on eBay because I ain't dealing with this shit no more.

[stephenkirsh]

What’s a MID?

[az3579]

What’s a MID?

Multi-Information Display

This thing:

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/D0UAAOSw1vlUyJxQ/s-l640.jpg

[DeathTrap]

I dumped about two of these out of my car because of a leaky vapor barrier. This foam under the carpet and seats is ridiculously absorptive. I'm about ready to gut it and throw in some lightweight, unbacked automotive carpet... On another note, I need to clean the rest of the carpet lol.

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[Sockethead]

Holy crap! That's nasty...

[papa_g]

Oh mah lard!! Is the car faster now lolol

[Fenrir]

New headlights installed. Goodbye DEPO garbage. Seriously the way DEPOs are wired annoys the snot out of me. Hello new headlights with CFL halos. It's nice to have functional halos again.

It wasn't supposed to snow today. It started halfway through the installation. Oh well. I'll grab some proper pics next week. Too cold outside to do anything else right now. With the headlights done, the rear window trimming is next. And, once it warms up, the carbon trunk refinish and wheel wrap will be completed. Yaaay. Progress!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190112/d31da950cefed94be15df64141cdb841.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190112/333707afe5ce5c3d78fbd2a57bed0a7f.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190112/592a602ea27536138b89a752c92ae9f8.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190112/90b9c25571e8931fcc72aee9d4861d81.jpg

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[papa_g]

^Nice... they look so clean

[Fenrir]

^Nice... they look so cleanThanks! It was nice to toss out those old headlights.


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[bandwagn]

New battery today - not bad that the OEM lasted for 8+ years. Went with H7 AGM and fits perfect in the convertible.

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[Vas]

Good choice going with the AGM. I just replaced one that was factory also from 2010.

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[fredo]

The e90 got a full detail for $120. This was done:

1. Engine
2. Trunk
3. Shampoo on carpet and mats
4. Conditioner on seats
5. Wax
6. Armorall on tires

They also left inside 2 small patches that smell nice. Very happy with the results. It's a small business (5 employees) who serves several car dealers.

[704sw]

The e90 got a full detail for $120. This was done:

1. Engine
2. Trunk
3. Shampoo on carpet and mats
4. Conditioner on seats
5. Wax
6. Armorall on tires

They also left inside 2 small patches that smell nice. Very happy with the results. It's a small business (5 employees) who serves several car dealers.

I’m intrigued by the “smell nice patches.” What do they smell like, and where were they placed?

[az3579]

How do they make any money at $120?? Wow.
That stuff takes a while to do...

[Sockethead]

Small company with little overhead... dealerships are a cash cow

[az3579]

Small company with little overhead... dealerships are a cash cow

Non-dealer customer price?

[johnrando]

Man, great price!

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[fredo]

I’m intrigued by the “smell nice patches.” What do they smell like, and where were they placed?

This is what they used: Wonder Wafers, new leather air freshener. To me, it smells like vanilla but my wife doesn't like it. They put 4 patches : 3 in the front doors pockets and 1 in the center console next to the brake handle. They are small, 2" by 2".

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How do they make any money at $120?? Wow.
That stuff takes a while to do...

They had the car 4.5 hours. The man said they usually charge $150 but my car was fairly clean so the price went down to $120.

[az3579]

They had the car 4.5 hours. The man said they usually charge $150 but my car was fairly clean so the price went down to $120.

That's what I mean... I paid $250 last year and thought that was the steal of the century!

[John in VA]

How do they make any money at $120?? Wow.
That stuff takes a while to do...
No paint correction. That's where the time & $$ add up!

[az3579]

No paint correction. That's where the time & $$ add up!

Oh that's right - I didn't even notice he didn't mention paint correction.

[cornercarver]

Oh that's right - I didn't even notice he didn't mention paint correction.
Even without paint correction, $150 is cheap! I’d pay that in a heartbeat for professional detailing.

[stephenkirsh]

Got a Thule Sidekick to share between the zhp and zsp.

Now to store it... anybody have any clever ideas?

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[Rovert]

Now to store it... anybody have any clever ideas?


If you have room in between the ceiling and open garage door:

StoreYourBoard Cargo Box Ceiling Storage Hoist | Rooftop Carriers Hi-Lift Garage Pulley Hanger Rack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079Q6VBTP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_5c-qCbWAY9JJV

If you get lucky with joist placement it’ll be perfectly aligned to lower onto the roof racks and to remove.

[stephenkirsh]

Nope :(. I have maybe 6” between the ceiling and the open door

[KendrickC]

Thule makes one as well.

Roof racks and roof pods hell yeah.

I have a motion XT sport on my car. So useful.

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[KendrickC]

Stoptech Touring brake kit on the car yesterday! 34650

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[FungShui]

Stoptech Touring brake kit on the car yesterday! 34650

Sent from my SM-N960F using TapatalkAwesome! I wish I went that route instead of rebuilding my brakes.

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[KendrickC]

I rebuilt my rears. And am running slotted discs with matching pads to the front.

Fronts I wasn't bothered with. This kit I have is quite affordable for a BBK. Around $1000 if not a bit more, and runs standard M3 sizing front discs.

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[704sw]

Got a Thule Sidekick to share between the zhp and zsp.

Now to store it... anybody have any clever ideas?

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I would do something a little like Trevor recommended but hung from the wall instead of the ceiling. Use ratchet straps or bungees to create a hang point around the Thule, but hang it from a Rubbermaid Fast Track high enough on the wall to be out of your way.

[Sockethead]

Nice brake upgrade... how hard was the install and did you have to do anything with the dust shield?

[BADCLOWN]

Brake upgrade looks great!

[joeybananaz18]

Got in a black center console to go with the carpet change. Next up I want to source the black attachments for on top. I think I want to create a combo where I have the cup holders underneath while still incorporating the slide cover on top

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[704sw]

Got in a black center console to go with the carpet change. Next up I want to source the black attachments for on top. I think I want to create a combo where I have the cup holders underneath while still incorporating the slide cover on top

If you fab up a way to combine the roll-top Euro tray and cup holders please let me know.

Depending on how picky you are about condition I still have most of my black console in a box in the closet. I’m never going back from the armrest-delete so I’d be happy to find it a new home.

[joeybananaz18]

If you fab up a way to combine the roll-top Euro tray and cup holders please let me know.

Depending on how picky you are about condition I still have most of my black console in a box in the closet. I’m never going back from the armrest-delete so I’d be happy to find it a new home.

I’d love to make a contribution to the family. It’s freezing over here so I would love a winter project. PM me a price.


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[joeybananaz18]

If you fab up a way to combine the roll-top Euro tray and cup holders please let me know.

Depending on how picky you are about condition I still have most of my black console in a box in the closet. I’m never going back from the armrest-delete so I’d be happy to find it a new home.

Got access to a 3d printer?

https://www.stlfinder.com/model/bmw-3er-e46-can-cup-holder-wKN3zB9E/7581714


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[i_b_bass]

Picked up a Turner Motorsports rear strut bar as a scratch and dent deal from ECS for 75% off.

[droman81]

Drove it for the first time in 3 months. Man I almost forgot how fun these cars are. Felt like a rocket ship compared to my Nissan nv200 work van!


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[Whammy]

Getting the windshield replaced on the wife’s X5 at the moment.

[3ZHP]

New battery installed. The old one was so dead, I had to use the key to get in the boot. Function memory also reset itself; mpg, trip mi...


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[Tnhl1989]

Installed a westfalia (http://www.schmiedmann.com/en/bmw-E46/1603-new?product=303230) rear hitch (https://www.schmiedmann.com/en/bmw-E46/1603-new?product=303230) model 303230 (http://www.schmiedmann.com/en/bmw-E46/1603-new?product=303230) to the car. This one is detachable. I still need to do some wiring which I'm still up in the air for the westfalia 13 pole harness or just go with a generic one. You can see the other ones they have here. https://www.schmiedmann.com/en/bmw-E46/catn-ol?q=hitch

I don't have the bumper on yet because one of the bumper bolts broke. So I have to get another rear bumper carrier or try to take the broken bolt out.

Also, does anyone have a rear diffuser? I am looking for one and a roof rack.

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[RUS_ZHP]

Installed a westfalia rear hitch to the car. I still need to do some wiring which I'm still up in the air for the westfalia 13 pole harness or just go with a generic one. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190126/c03d7f0cb3f041176676b7af845fe597.jpg

Sent from my Pixel 2 using TapatalkThat's a nice one. I didn't know thsy wiring is different. I thought it is plug and play.
I am thinking about the hitch for the Touring. I would love to see pictures with pumper install.

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[JETSET303]

Gloss black and Tri-color. Need the weather to cooperate long enough to get a good cleaning so I can start the paint correction.
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[ZHPizza]

Installed a westfalia (http://www.schmiedmann.com/en/bmw-E46/1603-new?product=303230) rear hitch (https://www.schmiedmann.com/en/bmw-E46/1603-new?product=303230) model 303230 (http://www.schmiedmann.com/en/bmw-E46/1603-new?product=303230) to the car. This one is detachable. I still need to do some wiring which I'm still up in the air for the westfalia 13 pole harness or just go with a generic one. You can see the other ones they have here. https://www.schmiedmann.com/en/bmw-E46/catn-ol?q=hitch

I don't have the bumper on yet because one of the bumper bolts broke. So I have to get another rear bumper carrier or try to take the broken bolt out.

Also, does anyone have a rear diffuser? I am looking for one and a roof rack.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190126/c03d7f0cb3f041176676b7af845fe597.jpg

Sent from my Pixel 2 using TapatalkI think I have a roof rack in the garage

[DeathTrap]

Lots of parts to install:
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4831/39922809373_392e83f074_c.jpg

Installed rear shocks today, the car feels MUCH better:
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[papa_g]

*goes into coma from sudden rush of serotonin*

[RUS_ZHP]

Lots of parts to install:
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4831/39922809373_392e83f074_c.jpg

Installed rear shocks today, the car feels MUCH better:
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7926/46162728484_d1841bb555_c.jpgThat's a nice looking pile of parts.

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[3ZHP]

Lots of parts to install:
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4831/39922809373_392e83f074_c.jpg

Installed rear shocks today, the car feels MUCH better:
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Looks like my box waiting to go to the boat![emoji2958]

I did drop the big dime today on a new OEM Mass Air Flow Meter, though. Expected delivery on Tuesday.


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[stephenkirsh]

Finished rewiring the ZKW.

It looks like shit.
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But it survived a 30 min test drive.
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Stay tuned for the next episode of the saga...

[holyc0w]

Accidentally broke off the plastic blade on the windshield wiper. FML. Now I get to test out how effective it was.

[Yass_ZHP]

Waiting to hear from the shop as I dropped off Heinz last friday, VANOS Rattle, got the kit and everything to rebuild and also swap the DISA. The wait is killing me and I dont want to be that type of costumer thats constantly checking up on him (known him for a pretty long time), wonder if I will feel the difference, did feel a decrease in power the last few days I drove him, so hopefully this will get better... will report back

[johnrando]

GL!

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[Sreten]

Very very slow progress on reviving the paint.

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[ZHPizza]

Very very slow progress on reviving the paint.

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[Vas]

Oil change and filters (oil,intake,cabin).

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[DeathTrap]

Whole front end has been refreshed...should be good for another 200k.

The original control arms and tie rods were/are in very good shape for the miles. The only thing really dead were the struts and FCABs

[joeybananaz18]

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Just got my coco mats in. Had the black/ red in my e92 with my coral red leather. The quality is top notch and there’s no question how they awesome the throwback look works. Turn around time was quick too- I think it was just under 2 weeks. I fully recommend them. For anyone else looking to order, this is black/ natural. I ordered swatches of this and black/ beige. The natural gave it a warmer appearance.


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[danewilson77]

Yeah.... I love the Coco's. They just give the interior a different feel.

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[ComradeNick]

Installed my new Alcantara Coby Wheel as well as the brake boot. I also have the shift boot waiting, but my arms were too sore to pull that thing out today.

I'm really glad I went with the dove gray alcantara over black or leather. I was getting tired of the cheap ebay wrap I had on there and was debating between ordering a leather or alcantara wheel. I choose alcantara because I figured the ZHP would likely be the only car I own that has alcantara, so I may as well enjoy it.

I also got a nav mounting bracket from ECS, which will be going in within the next few days. Last step to finish off the interior would be getting some M6 seats, but I still need to convince myself i'll be able to install them if I buy them.
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[FungShui]

Cleaned up my calipers and getting ready to paint them.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190211/18891bad5b7cd1d678dbd2dbf96dcfd4.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190211/da0154d38947c6f8364745504eff30f0.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190211/c02cefbeb43fc220fcdad61f72c5449b.jpg

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[johnrando]

Like. U using that oem color caliper hi temp paint kit?

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[Tnhl1989]

Rest stop before buffalo and snow storm. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190212/ac96b471de8c92e97a7201a7a0cf35dd.jpg

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[DeathTrap]

Low key jealous of all of you doing the beauty mods...makes my car look dirty and neglected, but hey at least it will be solid mechanically.

[WOLFN8TR]

Cleaned up my calipers and getting to paint them.

VHT HI TEMP CALIPER PAINT

https://www.vhtpaint.com/high-heat/vht-caliper-paint

[FungShui]

VHT HI TEMP CALIPER PAINT

https://www.vhtpaint.com/high-heat/vht-caliper-paint


Like. U using that oem color caliper hi temp paint kit?

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I"m going to paint it yellow with G2 Brake Caliper Paint. :)

[johnrando]

Yup, same one I used.

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[Yass_ZHP]

Waiting to hear from the shop as I dropped off Heinz last friday, VANOS Rattle, got the kit and everything to rebuild and also swap the DISA. The wait is killing me and I dont want to be that type of costumer thats constantly checking up on him (known him for a pretty long time), wonder if I will feel the difference, did feel a decrease in power the last few days I drove him, so hopefully this will get better... will report back

Well got Heinz back today, ended up having to change MAF as well since after everything was done rpms were pretty shaky at low rpms. But now I feel power all around the rpms, especially after 4000, it's like VANOS KICKED IN YO! Anyways it feels super smooth and very responsive.

[nextelbuddy]

Installed my new Alcantara Coby Wheel as well as the brake boot. I also have the shift boot waiting, but my arms were too sore to pull that thing out today.

I'm really glad I went with the dove gray alcantara over black or leather. I was getting tired of the cheap ebay wrap I had on there and was debating between ordering a leather or alcantara wheel. I choose alcantara because I figured the ZHP would likely be the only car I own that has alcantara, so I may as well enjoy it.

I also got a nav mounting bracket from ECS, which will be going in within the next few days. Last step to finish off the interior would be getting some M6 seats, but I still need to convince myself i'll be able to install them if I buy them.
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that steering wheel looks gorgeous. i cant wait to send Coby a apsare wheel to have him wrap in alcantara.


m6 seats are not hard to install, simply remove the outer seat rail from your seat and install your seat rail onto the M6 seat and it will bolt into the car. wiring is plug and play with the seat connector. very simple install

[704sw]

that steering wheel looks gorgeous. i cant wait to send Coby a apsare wheel to have him wrap in alcantara.


m6 seats are not hard to install, simply remove the outer seat rail from your seat and install your seat rail onto the M6 seat and it will bolt into the car. wiring is plug and play with the seat connector. very simple install

Love my Coby wheel.

Do you know if the M6 seats are dimensionally larger than the M3 seats? The inside bolster on mine rubs ever so slightly against the center console, making a tiny rubbing sound when going over bumps. It annoys the shit out of me.

[ZHPizza]

Love my Coby wheel.

Do you know if the M6 seats are dimensionally larger than the M3 seats? The inside bolster on mine rubs ever so slightly against the center console, making a tiny rubbing sound when going over bumps. It annoys the shit out of me.

for all your squeaky bits

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00823JBHA/

[704sw]

for all your squeaky bits

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00823JBHA/

There’s truly a product for everything.

[nextelbuddy]

Love my Coby wheel.

Do you know if the M6 seats are dimensionally larger than the M3 seats? The inside bolster on mine rubs ever so slightly against the center console, making a tiny rubbing sound when going over bumps. It annoys the shit out of me.


yes they are physically wider and more comfy but my friend that has them said he didnt notice any squeak. everyone has different levels of acceptable noise and annoyance tolerance so you have to start gauging the people that make their claims along with the claim itself... my buddy doesnt have huge OCD and small things dont bother him so i would not be surprised if there is noise and he just doesnt "hear" it

your level of "annoying" may not match his level lol

[704sw]

yes they are physically wider and more comfy but my friend that has them said he didnt notice any squeak. everyone has different levels of acceptable noise and annoyance tolerance so you have to start gauging the people that make their claims along with the claim itself... my buddy doesnt have huge OCD and small things dont bother him so i would not be surprised if there is noise and he just doesnt "hear" it

your level of "annoying" may not match his level lol

That’s fair. I also hear cabin noise because I seldom have the radio on (I enjoy listening to the Magnaflow symphony in M54 Major with aFe accompaniment).

One other variable I thought of is my having an armrest delete. It might be rubbing in a place a normal armrest console wouldn’t, who knows.

[ZHPizza]

That’s fair. I also hear cabin noise because I seldom have the radio on (I enjoy listening to the Magnaflow symphony in M54 Major with aFe accompaniment).

One other variable I thought of is my having an armrest delete. It might be rubbing in a place a normal armrest console wouldn’t, who knows.

May be pushing the bolsters out because you have them inflated to the max? Console dimensions shouldn't differ.

[704sw]

May be pushing the bolsters out because you have them inflated to the max? Console dimensions shouldn't differ.

I thought about that too but it’s actually the passenger side that rubs, not my seat (which is the one with the bolsters maxed). Maybe I should just go back to regular sport seats since the Schroth Quickfits hold me in place on the track, negating the need for the M3 bolsters.

[PetesZ]

Put the race tires in the shopping cart.

Will buy them when I get back from literally flying around the world.

First stop Guam.

[jorbon]

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Replaced fender that my wife dragged on the garage.

Good source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVr0D2izFe0

[DeathTrap]

Went to one of these, was wayyyyyy to gentle and conservative with the car...she likes quite a bit more abuse.

FYI, 404 is an Atlanta area code. It's also page not found error. Pick your favorite.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190218/4cdad9b05c4adecbd9aa518e7fdd78e2.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190218/689d0ba20c0a117262494248945b059c.jpg

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[Fenrir]

Went to one of these, was wayyyyyy to gentle and conservative with the car...she likes quite a bit more abuse.

FYI, 404 is an Atlanta area code. It's also page not found error. Pick your favorite.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190218/4cdad9b05c4adecbd9aa518e7fdd78e2.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190218/689d0ba20c0a117262494248945b059c.jpg

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using TapatalkI need this shade of blue on my ZHP as of right now. That's gorgeous.

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[Rovert]

Went to my friend’s who details cars and cleaned the dirty diesel of all the road grime and foreign winter coatings!

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It was a pressure rinse, foaming, rinse, foam, rinse, hand wash, dry with a spray on protectant while car was still wet.

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Then get it home to Dyson the whole interior and wipe it down.

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[FungShui]

Got the M inspected by the DMV. Inspection required the hood and door to open to to inspect the VIN.

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[DeathTrap]

I need this shade of blue on my ZHP as of right now. That's gorgeous.

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Thank you!!

[Fenrir]

Thank you!!

Very welcome!

[johnrando]

Got the M inspected by the DMV. Inspection required the hood and door to open to to inspect the VIN.

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[ComradeNick]

[/QUOTE]m6 seats are not hard to install, simply remove the outer seat rail from your seat and install your seat rail onto the M6 seat and it will bolt into the car. wiring is plug and play with the seat connector. very simple install[/QUOTE]


My issue is finding the time while also sourcing the seats, whenever I see some available I’m at school/work 7 days a week and when I have time there is nothing. Hopefully I’ll have some luck over the summer.


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[PetesZ]

Got the second in a row amazing shipping job from FCP.

How do I delete my previous compliments on them.

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[johnrando]

Sheesh! Blue tape?

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[papa_g]

LOL my FCP shipments are always beat up. But I guess if the contents is still in one piece I hold my tongue.
One thing I will applaud FCP on is that, even with free shipping, it only takes like a week to get to me in seattle
perhaps Fed Ex is the one to applaud on that one

[az3579]

Got the second in a row amazing shipping job from FCP.

How do I delete my previous compliments on them.

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A box arriving damaged is hardly FCP's fault, as long as the contents are good...
I'm curious what the inside looks like. In think the internal packaging is what people were having issues with.

[PetesZ]

True shipping is a process with more than one responsible party.

But on the first go around they threw the gallon of antifreeze on top of the plastic parts expecting the two pieces of packing paper to maintain.

This time it was replacement radiator hose and expansion tank as the first ones shipped leaked for some unknown reason, cough shipping.

Lost most of the gallon of antifreeze putting the old hose/expansion tank back in.

Easy diy made a pita. Still better than an e60 550i alternator bracket gasket.

[John in VA]

Sheesh! Blue tape?
Probably from the same vendor Amazon uses.

[ComradeNick]

LOL my FCP shipments are always beat up. But I guess if the contents is still in one piece I hold my tongue.
One thing I will applaud FCP on is that, even with free shipping, it only takes like a week to get to me in seattle
perhaps Fed Ex is the one to applaud on that one

I’d take correct contents over damaged packaging, I ordered a bracket from ECS and so far I’ve gotten 3 wrong ones. Hopefully I get the right one soon.


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[704sw]

True shipping is a process with more than one responsible party.

But on the first go around they threw the gallon of antifreeze on top of the plastic parts expecting the two pieces of packing paper to maintain.

This time it was replacement radiator hose and expansion tank as the first ones shipped leaked for some unknown reason, cough shipping.

Lost most of the gallon of antifreeze putting the old hose/expansion tank back in.

Easy diy made a pita. Still better than an e60 550i alternator bracket gasket.

It’s definitely a recurring theme that could be made better if the warehouse guys used the space between their ears when packing. The boxes are always too big for the contents, or zero filler is used.

I followed Nate’s suggestion for my last purchase and made two separate orders. All the fluids in one order, and all the sharp pokey bits that could pierce said fluids in a second order.

[az3579]

It’s definitely a recurring theme that could be made better if the warehouse guys used the space between their ears when packing. The boxes are always too big for the contents, or zero filler is used.

I followed Nate’s suggestion for my last purchase and made two separate orders. All the fluids in one order, and all the sharp pokey bits that could pierce said fluids in a second order.

I know a while ago, the FCP Euro account here responded to the complaints about shipping and said they will look into what they can do to improve the process, or something like that. I wonder what the status of that is.

[John in VA]

I know a while ago, the FCP Euro account here responded to the complaints about shipping and said they will look into what they can do to improve the process, or something like that. I wonder what the status of that is.
http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/member.php?5636-FCP-Euro

[Chaplian]

Brought E46 #2 home. 113k miles, 1 owner, Florida car. Hellrot/Japanrot Red on Black interior, ZSP, ZCW, ZPP. Only downside is the automatic, but I don't think that'll be in this car for too long. Has some issues that I will be slowly sorting through.

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[KendrickC]

Finally fixed my shifter issue and can now shift into 5 and 6! Car drives great. Still learning stick so grinded 3rd a little bit yesterday.

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[fredo]

The Japanrot touring looks sharp ! Congrats.

[johnrando]

Yup, congrats on the touring!

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[Chaplian]

Thanks guys! Still amazed how well-kept it is. The paint/body is a 9/10. I might have to go get a clear bra put on it.

It's almost too nice.

[charter21p5]

Installed titan AL Hellas today. Got rid of the ZKWs!

[Vas]

Installed titan AL Hellas today. Got rid of the ZKWs!Did you go with new ones or used ?

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[johnrando]

Rear bumper was scratched by someone on the right side. Been living with it for almost a year. Recently someone scratched the left side but fessed up to it. Thanks to their insurance, today I have a scratch-free bumper! I took off the c/f diffuser so that nothing would happen to it at the body shop. (Not the best pic).

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[BADCLOWN]

What’s the scoop on that carbon fiber license plate tub?

[WOLFN8TR]

Nice John! [emoji106][emoji106]

[fredo]

Rando … Glad to hear it was worth to wait.

[johnrando]

What’s the scoop on that carbon fiber license plate tub?I have a custom made 'csl' trunk, all c/f. Technically verts did not have csl trunks so an operation called Status Gruppe M or something close to that (Mike Mig) made them for verts. Too high a price for me new, I found a used one at a good price. The edges and back were left c/f, the rest was painted red. I of course had the red painted black.

Gary, Freddo, thanks. Yup, def glad it worked out.

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[Don Adolfo]

Oil and filters changed and washed.


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[ZHP_Brandon]

Scored a 2nd set of AL’s locally today after paying a premium on EBay for my recently acquired touring..... got the 2nd set at literally 1/4 of there worth
Here’s the results

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What the touring came with

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A cropped version of my post from earlier today because I just realized I have no pictures of the touring with the AL’s mounted


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The set I got today, after swapping my lightly used lenses that I planned on just shelving... always nice when things serve there purpose [emoji1417]




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[DeathTrap]

I wasted a Saturday!! Yay me! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190303/16332e11b7aace8b3f8d4675e20e0da7.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190303/729950668c32052c9cd378750a01c8e1.jpg

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[johnrando]

Love seeing open engines!

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[704sw]

Scored a 2nd set of AL’s locally today after paying a premium on EBay for my recently acquired touring..... got the 2nd set at literally 1/4 of there worth
Here’s the results

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Oh god, those eBay/AliExpress headlights were a cry for help!

Everyone getting E46 Tourings has be thinking bad things...

[ZHP_Brandon]

Oh god, those eBay/AliExpress headlights were a cry for help!

Everyone getting E46 Tourings has be thinking bad things...

Yeah I’m hoping to sell them for cheap to recoup some money, if I do then the 2nd set of AL’s will be paid for/cut me a profit technically lol

I got my touring so ridiculously cheap.... but dear lord was it a disgusting mess when I got it, still can’t diagnose a water leak on the interior coming from the drivers door, it’s making the carpet SOAKED


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[704sw]

Yeah I’m hoping to sell them for cheap to recoup some money, if I do then the 2nd set of AL’s will be paid for/cut me a profit technically lol

I got my touring so ridiculously cheap.... but dear lord was it a disgusting mess when I got it, still can’t diagnose a water leak on the interior coming from the drivers door, it’s making the carpet SOAKED


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Assuming you’ve checked the door seal, sunroof drains (if it’s not a slicktop), and vapor barrier?

Also a box fan can be incredibly useful for wet floorboards. My X3 has a vapor barrier leak and the box fan dried it out overnight.

[Chaplian]

Yeah I’m hoping to sell them for cheap to recoup some money, if I do then the 2nd set of AL’s will be paid for/cut me a profit technically lol

I got my touring so ridiculously cheap.... but dear lord was it a disgusting mess when I got it, still can’t diagnose a water leak on the interior coming from the drivers door, it’s making the carpet SOAKED


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Is the vapor barrier torn in the door, and is the wiring seal from the door into the body bolted in snugly? That's where I was getting from in my car.

I also picked up a touring on the 15th, and I'm loving it. It's a curse, I already have $2k+ worth of parts purchases planned for it.

[az3579]

Man, I would've picked up an E46 touring if they weren't so expensive generally. Jelly of y'all with the E46's. The E39 Touring I ended up with is great and everything, but there are so many more resources out there for the E46 platform. I'm usually left high and dry trying to figure out certain things by myself with the E39. :(

[ZHP_Brandon]

Oh god, those eBay/AliExpress headlights were a cry for help!

Everyone getting E46 Tourings has be thinking bad things...

Trust me when I say, it was complete happenstance I even bought the car... I’ve just been on LetGo constantly to sell a bunch of project cars me and my brothers have just had enough with and you know, typical bmw-guy stuff
Always have to search the following “BMW wagon, touring, bmw E46, BMW 325” just for shiggles

- the reason for this above all else is, that’s how I scored my full option E46 M3 seats since they were listed as “BMW 330 seats”

Saw the ad for well below market value so I promptly contacted him to view the car, needed a major interior rehab which I’ve done my best with and I have to say E46’s clean up particularly well.

Point is after pointing out it needs a Center Support Bearing & New Fan Clutch, I got my wagon ridiculously cheap because the guy didn’t know anything about BMW’s lol [emoji1688]... The car has some issues that I want address on here with you guys first since I’ve never encountered them before and not to sure how to proceed. I’ll see if I start a thread for the car later on this week


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[ZHP_Brandon]

Assuming you’ve checked the door seal, sunroof drains (if it’s not a slicktop), and vapor barrier?

Also a box fan can be incredibly useful for wet floorboards. My X3 has a vapor barrier leak and the box fan dried it out overnight.

Poor weather has had me shy away from the checking the most notorious of culprits, as soon as we get some sunshine here in NY (or a day above 40) I’ll continue my search! I’ll keep the fan in mind


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[ZHP_Brandon]

Is the vapor barrier torn in the door, and is the wiring seal from the door into the body bolted in snugly? That's where I was getting from in my car.

I also picked up a touring on the 15th, and I'm loving it. It's a curse, I already have $2k+ worth of parts purchases planned for it.

If it is torn, I have a full set of 4 vapor barriers from my previous sedan so those will live on in my wagon lol

I don’t want to turn my wagon into a project considering I have enough spare parts to make it look like a true enthusiast car again lol my sedan is my true money pit


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[ZHP_Brandon]

Man, I would've picked up an E46 touring if they weren't so expensive generally. Jelly of y'all with the E46's. The E39 Touring I ended up with is great and everything, but there are so many more resources out there for the E46 platform. I'm usually left high and dry trying to figure out certain things by myself with the E39. :(

Have you tried E39source? I know those guys are pretty in depth with there explanations and DIY’s from what I’ve seen in the past


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[az3579]

Have you tried E39source? I know those guys are pretty in depth with there explanations and DIY’s from what I’ve seen in the past


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All of my searches come from Google, which pulls from everywhere...
The problem is there isn't much touring specific knowledge out there. Most of what I needed to find were touring-specific issues. Surprisingly, YouTube has very few videos on touring stuff.

[ELCID86]

Oil and filters changed and washed.


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Hey Adolpho. Hope all is well with you, family, and cars.

[Rovert]

All of my searches come from Google, which pulls from everywhere...
The problem is there isn't much touring specific knowledge out there. Most of what I needed to find were touring-specific issues. Surprisingly, YouTube has very few videos on touring stuff.

If you need a personal resource. I might be able to help you. A great local friend of mine has a 540iT. And he swapped a 6MT into it in like 6 hours. He knows cars and cars know him. Haha. He’s beyond anything I’ll ever know. But he’s a good text message lifeline. LOL

[az3579]

If you need a personal resource. I might be able to help you. A great local friend of mine has a 540iT. And he swapped a 6MT into it in like 6 hours. He knows cars and cars know him. Haha. He’s beyond anything I’ll ever know. But he’s a good text message lifeline. LOL

Thanks my dude.

[Chaplian]

Rebuilt the DISA and cleaned out the ICV on the Touring after work yesterday. It's idling and running a lot better/smoother now, since the O-ring on the OE DISA was shot. I forgot how awful getting those stupid clamps lose on the intake boots was.

There are still vacuum leaks, which I know is going to be the CCV, which leads me to my next conundrum. Do I want to swap over the SULEV M56 Valve Cover and eliminate the CCV, or just replace it? I honestly don't know how much longer this engine will be in the car (pricing out M54B30s and S54s), probably only 1-2 years more.

Brakes are still atrocious, front struts are basically dead, and the engine mounts are shot. On the bright side, I already have the 330i calipers and carriers sitting, just waiting for rotors and pads. Gotta replace the mechanical fan with an electric fan too...

[704sw]

I forgot how awful getting those stupid clamps lose on the intake boots was.

They’re awful...my flexible extension isn’t magnetic so I kept dropping sockets in the engine bay when tightening/loosening those band clamps. I ended up JB Welded an extra 6mm (or whatever size it is) socket to a flex extension, and now it’s a dedicated tool.

[johnrando]

Finally hit a milestone, 100K miles, but it comes with a little story in my project thread.

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?p=58102134847

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[3LiterStraightSix]

Rebuilt the DISA and cleaned out the ICV on the Touring after work yesterday. It's idling and running a lot better/smoother now, since the O-ring on the OE DISA was shot. I forgot how awful getting those stupid clamps lose on the intake boots was.

There are still vacuum leaks, which I know is going to be the CCV, which leads me to my next conundrum. Do I want to swap over the SULEV M56 Valve Cover and eliminate the CCV, or just replace it? I honestly don't know how much longer this engine will be in the car (pricing out M54B30s and S54s), probably only 1-2 years more.

Brakes are still atrocious, front struts are basically dead, and the engine mounts are shot. On the bright side, I already have the 330i calipers and carriers sitting, just waiting for rotors and pads. Gotta replace the mechanical fan with an electric fan too...You took your intake boots off to get the disa off?!

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[Chaplian]

You took your intake boots off to get the disa off?!

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[3LiterStraightSix]

No, it was to get the ICV off and clean the throttle body haha.

Sent from my Pixel 2 using TapatalkOops read right over the ICV... [emoji27] Phew

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[KendrickC]

Started pricing together my long term S54 project. My wallet is cowering in fear in the corner.

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[KendrickC]

They’re awful...my flexible extension isn’t magnetic so I kept dropping sockets in the engine bay when tightening/loosening those band clamps. I ended up JB Welded an extra 6mm (or whatever size it is) socket to a flex extension, and now it’s a dedicated tool.I've somehow angled mine so that I don't even need to remove the DISA to access them. Never lost a socket for it though...

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[jorbon]

Rain stopped, so I pulled out the bucket.

34856

[ComradeNick]

Rain stopped, so I pulled out the bucket.

34856Looking nice and shiny


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[704sw]

Rain stopped, so I pulled out the bucket.

34856

Wow. The sedans look so good in TiAg.

[DeathTrap]

Man that looks good...I don't even like silver cars that much but wow.

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[KendrickC]

Planning to finally wire the reverse mirror tilt into my car.

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[ZHPizza]

Wow. The sedans look so good in TiAg.That trim contrast [emoji3531][emoji3531][emoji3531]

[JETSET303]

Wash and rolling gear
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[johnrando]

Looks great!

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[JETSET303]

Looks great!

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Thank you, sir. I missed the group buy this past week, but someone had a set local with like new PSSs on them. Pretty stoked.


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[JETSET303]

Here’s a couple better pics.
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[Vas]

What are the specs on the wheels and tires? Looking good

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[JETSET303]

What are the specs on the wheels and tires? Looking good

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Apex EC-7s 18x8.5 et35 18x9.5 et43
Michelin Pilot Super Sports 235/40zr18 265/35zr18


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[Chaplian]

Damn those look good! I can't decide between ARC-8s or EC-7s, but I think those may have sealed the deal for me.

[Rovert]

Put my summers back into action!

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[jorbon]

Man that looks good...I don't even like silver cars that much but wow.

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Thanks, feeling better about it since I replaced the fender my wife dragged on the garage (ouch).

[VAB5]

Got the ZHP a companion, 10 years younger:

https://i.imgur.com/hRDeIGR.jpg?1

[fredo]

Congrats, VAB5. Well done !

[DeathTrap]

Thanks, feeling better about it since I replaced the fender my wife dragged on the garage (ouch).

If it makes you feel better, I'm pretty sure my wife has dinged ever car that I've owned.

[VAB5]

Congrats, VAB5. Well done !

Thanks! So far I love it. 2015 CPO 535i (no xDrive), Space Gray/black. Drives like a dream!

[Rovert]

Yup F10s are great!! We have a 535d M sport. It’s so comfy! But it can still dance when you tell it. I just taught my dad how to use launch control mode. He just became 16yo again when he experienced the thrust as the brake pedal released. [emoji23]

[VAB5]

Not sure I wanna try launch mode, but nice to know it's there.

The 535 is a great complement to the ZHP. Super comfortable cruiser, with enough power to move effortlessly, but not enough to get me into trouble. Tried the 528, but it was a little weak. The 2.0T is a great engine in my wife's 328, but the 5 is a bit heavy for it to move with any grace.

Nice to have a choice...

[KendrickC]

Started sorting out all documentation for the S54 swap. Wiring looks to be pretty easy for the most part

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[704sw]

Started sorting out all documentation for the S54 swap. Wiring looks to be pretty easy for the most part

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Estoril Blue Mtech2 Facelift Sedan with S54...

http://66.media.tumblr.com/614017553c17cba77a0b7cf6d72c1000/tumblr_mvmibiAsQh1rmwfgao1_r1_250.gif

[KendrickC]

Estoril Blue Mtech2 Facelift Sedan with S54...

http://66.media.tumblr.com/614017553c17cba77a0b7cf6d72c1000/tumblr_mvmibiAsQh1rmwfgao1_r1_250.gifHaha, I'll take that as a compliment.

Won't be for some time. I'm pretty pedantic about having absolutely everything ready, bagged, and tagged before starting on something like this so won't be for a few years. I'll hopefully start buying all the preventative stuff this year, before I decide on a motor to open up and rebuild. The extent of the rebuild is where I'm having the most difficulty deciding.

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[704sw]

Haha, I'll take that as a compliment.

Definitely a compliment. That’s basically my dream BMW, right up there with a 2002

[jorbon]

If it makes you feel better, I'm pretty sure my wife has dinged ever car that I've owned.

Ouch- This was a first, but I ended up finding a perfect fender at a bmw yard and eventually had fun replacing it.

[KendrickC]

Definitely a compliment. That’s basically my dream BMW, right up there with a 2002If you're ever in Sydney when it's finished, you're welcome to take it for a spin

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[Rovert]

Sedans are so perfect and would take the S54 with ease. What I miss the most about my sedan with no folding rear seats is how much slower my coupe takes to transition from one direction to another. I can feel there is more flex in the cabin because it has much larger holes than a sedan door opening. It is far more fun to zig and zag with a stiff sedan chassis over what I have now. Maybe I just need roll bars and something else to make the chassis less twisty.

[BADCLOWN]

Sedans are so perfect and would take the S54 with ease. What I miss the most about my sedan with no folding rear seats is how much slower my coupe takes to transition from one direction to another. I can feel there is more flex in the cabin because it has much larger holes than a sedan door opening. It is far more fun to zig and zag with a stiff sedan chassis over what I have now. Maybe I just need roll bars and something else to make the chassis less twisty.


I’ll trade you my sedan if you’re really feeling nostalgic :thumbsup

[Rovert]

Haha it you lived in Vancouver, I would take serious thought! I was already driving a forum member's ZHP sedan 6MT one evening last week and I was just having such a great time looking back at the 8 years I owned my ZHP sedan. First shift out of the driveway was like this car was mated to me immediately. Some people need a couple blocks to get used to doing something they did before, I just needed to feel the engine start and I was immediately connected to the ZHP Matrix. My life is going into a slight gaussian blur right now and I need to stop.....

[az3579]

Haha, I'll take that as a compliment.

Won't be for some time. I'm pretty pedantic about having absolutely everything ready, bagged, and tagged before starting on something like this so won't be for a few years. I'll hopefully start buying all the preventative stuff this year, before I decide on a motor to open up and rebuild. The extent of the rebuild is where I'm having the most difficulty deciding.

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If you're talking about an S54 rebuild, you're gonna be spending some serious coin. I'd just get one that's already been addressed with the important stuff.


Sedans are so perfect and would take the S54 with ease. What I miss the most about my sedan with no folding rear seats is how much slower my coupe takes to transition from one direction to another. I can feel there is more flex in the cabin because it has much larger holes than a sedan door opening. It is far more fun to zig and zag with a stiff sedan chassis over what I have now. Maybe I just need roll bars and something else to make the chassis less twisty.

Perhaps a rear strut bar could help?

[GotZHP]

Got all the ZHPs readiness monitors to go green!

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[GotZHP]

Got all the ZHPs readiness monitors to go green!

Sent from my SM-G935R4 using TapatalkPictures are good to post. I need to stop posting before my coffee is finishedhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190320/f015f3ff3bab8f056bfd3baf1a75e92d.jpg

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[ZHPizza]

Trying out center cap options. I think I know which one I like better. Shall we hold a vote?

One
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Or two
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One
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Or two
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One
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Or two
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[704sw]

Don’t need to vote, bud, I’m gonna get you some of these from AliExpress.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190320/df78a3e13f32714a04cbceaef7bd9b45.jpg

Based on past experience I can have them to you by Memorial Day.

[KendrickC]

Trying out center cap options. I think I know which one I like better. Shall we hold a vote?

One
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Or two
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One
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Or two
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One
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Or two
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[emoji848]
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190320/43653855fdf3389003913bfd84779b97.jpgApex centres but in red, though the self levelling BMW centres could be funny

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[KendrickC]

If you're talking about an S54 rebuild, you're gonna be spending some serious coin. I'd just get one that's already been addressed with the important stuff.



Perhaps a rear strut bar could help?Aware of the cost, and willing. The S54 won't be a short term build. I'm intending to start the rebuild process in the next two years, but don't see it ending for at least five.

Unless my motor cakes it before then.

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[JETSET303]

Don’t need to vote, bud, I’m gonna get you some of these from AliExpress.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190320/df78a3e13f32714a04cbceaef7bd9b45.jpg

Based on past experience I can have them to you by Memorial Day.

Definitely bedazzled pink


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[DeathTrap]

My car just asked me, in German of course, to put the headers on. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190321/26252393a605137d919a76a7188283be.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190321/3694428341bb01b21c5b8056af399eb0.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190321/bd5e402edaff47ad9c84fe1e692ee7d3.jpg

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[KendrickC]

My car just asked me, in German of course, to put the headers on. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190321/26252393a605137d919a76a7188283be.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190321/3694428341bb01b21c5b8056af399eb0.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190321/bd5e402edaff47ad9c84fe1e692ee7d3.jpg

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using TapatalkI was lucky. I got mine off with a ratchet. No breaks, but one nut got very stuck in a socket.

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[johnrando]

Trying out center cap options. I think I know which one I like better. Shall we hold a vote?



First of all, car and wheels look awesome. 2nd, I personally like BMW caps on BMWs, regardless of the wheels, but that's just me. (unless they are BBS). Generally I like the red caps for a red car. I actually have red from my EC-7s if you want. BUT, for some reason I am loving the black caps. In fact, if I ever do apex caps I would want those. We should actually trade my reds for your blacks if you wanted some. I'd just have to find them.

[johnrando]

My car just asked me, in German of course, to put the headers on.

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Bummed that happened, but "my car just asked me...." is the best line by far I've seen on the mafia this year. Cracking me up. My car asks me things all the time. Said in a Dr. Ruth voice, "the key to a successful relationship with your car is to anticipate it's needs and provide for it...". lol

[704sw]

First of all, car and wheels look awesome. 2nd, I personally like BMW caps on BMWs, regardless of the wheels, but that's just me. (unless they are BBS). Generally I like the red caps for a red car. I actually have red from my EC-7s if you want. BUT, for some reason I am loving the black caps. In fact, if I ever do apex caps I would want those. We should actually trade my reds for your blacks if you wanted some. I'd just have to find them.

Hey John, if you want Black Apex caps you can have mine for the low low cost of shipping. My Arc-8s are only for track use, and most tracks require removal of center caps so mine are just sitting on a shelf in the garage.

[johnrando]

Hey John, if you want Black Apex caps you can have mine for the low low cost of shipping. My Arc-8s are only for track use, and most tracks require removal of center caps so mine are just sitting on a shelf in the garage.Awesome. I'll PM you my address. Do you want my reds?

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[704sw]

Dropped of my Arc-8 to have the new RS4 mounted at (what appears to be) a very nice BMW/Mini/MB specialty shop.

Tomorrow I’m going to a different indie to have my track tech inspection completed. They are more performance/race oriented and offer very cheap tech inspections for CCA members. I haven’t shopped around for mechanics since moving so hopefully these two do good work.

[Fenrir]

Sneak peak! Also..... My hands hurt. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190330/ec141f32d5527868ab81bcdce66f1032.jpg

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[ELCID86]

First bath in a long time. Also put summer rubber back on.

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[MsRN]

First bath in a long time. Also put summer rubber back on.

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That background looks an awful lot like Madison (where I live). Where’s home?


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[ELCID86]

That background looks an awful lot like Madison (where I live). Where’s home?


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Moved to Frederericksburg, VA last summer. WI is pretty, but too cold!!

[Chaplian]

Swapped out the mechanical fan for an electric fan. I was surprised I actually felt a bit of difference in the acceleration at low speeds.

Took me about half an hour going slow pace.

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[DeathTrap]

Had some fun. I practiced with the driver's side and I'm going to record the passenger side. The ball joint was super dead. I've noticed a big difference on the road already with only half of the bushings done.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190330/795c8da39c9c167010a98a362d7006e5.jpg

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[RPM ZHP]

New Bilsteins front and rear, a set of General GMax AS-05s, and a good alignment.

The ZHP feels new at 121k.

[KendrickC]

Didn't spring for the ball joint in the knuckle lower?

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[johnrando]

New Bilsteins front and rear, a set of General GMax AS-05s, and a good alignment.

The ZHP feels new at 121k.Nice!

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[DeathTrap]

Didn't spring for the ball joint in the knuckle lower?

Sent from my SM-N960F using TapatalkNah. At least not this go around. I'm trying to get my baseline established so I can have a reference point of how the car is stock.

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[KendrickC]

Fair call.

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[704sw]

I'm trying to get my baseline established so I can have a reference point of how the car is stock.

Stock? Well now that’s just crazy talk.

[ZHPizza]

Didn't spring for the ball joint in the knuckle lower?

Sent from my SM-N960F using TapatalkI did that in my car originally then went back to the rubber bushing to smooth the ride a bit

[KendrickC]

Interesting. I'll have to see my results come June/July. Will be doing subframe, solid subframe bushes, OE diff bushes, and refreshing the rest of the suspension.

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[704sw]

This weekend I abused some consumables.

Over the course of 180 minutes on track I averaged 23L/100km (aka 10.23mpg in Freedom Units) on 93 pump gas. Considering how much time you spend on the throttle at VIR compared to some other tracks I’d say the M54 is pretty frugal on fuel under stress. I wish I’d remembered to clear the cluster’s average speed. Oh well.

[san]

This weekend I abused some consumables.

Over the course of 180 minutes on track I averaged 23L/100km (aka 10.23mpg in Freedom Units) on 93 pump gas. Considering how much time you spend on the throttle at VIR compared to some other tracks I’d say the M54 is pretty frugal on fuel under stress. I wish I’d remembered to clear the cluster’s average speed. Oh well.

Your track day was at VIR? That’s awesome!


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[704sw]

Your track day was at VIR? That’s awesome!

It’s my CCA chapter’s home track! We’re definitely quite fortunate.

[Sreten]

Spenser, I love your Estoril blue unicorn and I love the fact that you are using it properly!