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

[ComradeNick]

Put in the nav bracket over the stock radio bracket so my HVAC doesn't wobble around. It wasn't the right part (again) from ecs but I'm not gonna bother getting another one since all it's missing is the led for the ash tray which I never open anyway. I do like the way it looks like it's meant to be there instead of crammed in.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190403/dc2f3281019d92fddd4f10d7c329278c.jpg

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[FungShui]

Nice, was it easy to install?

[ComradeNick]

Nice, was it easy to install?Took about 30min since I already took it apart once but overall yeah, only tools I needed where a Phillips, T10 and some pliers for the cigareete lighter.

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[stephenkirsh]

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.

Interesting. I get about 8-9mpg on my car at the track.

[704sw]

Interesting. I get about 8-9mpg on my car at the track.

It wouldn’t surprise me if you’re faster; despite being fully bitten by the track bug (and knowing I’m pretty quick for my experience level), I’m still fairly new to it.

[cornercarver]

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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How long did the two on the left take you? We’re they as difficult as the RTAB? I just replaced my RTAB’s with a set of SDW RTAB’s. Thinking of doing Everything in / connected to the subframe soon.... Helps to know which parts are going to require more time.

[DeathTrap]

How long did the two on the left take you? We’re they as difficult as the RTAB? I just replaced my RTAB’s with a set of SDW RTAB’s. Thinking of doing Everything in / connected to the subframe soon.... Helps to know which parts are going to require more time.I had an impact and a proper tool set so it took about 10 minutes for each one (the tool was definitely worth the money). The bottom one comes out and goes in easier that than the top, at least for me.

If I had to rate them compared to the RTAB, I'd say slightly less difficult. If you are doing it manually with a ratchet, the space you are working can be a little tight.

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[DeathTrap]

Well this was a total bih to come out. Broke my damn tool trying to get it out and had to improvise anyway, but it's out now...POS.

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[ELCID86]

Sold it. :-0

[704sw]

Sold it. :-0

Whaaaaat? My condolences and/or congratulations.

[san]

^ What he said


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[Johnmadd]

Dayum, what's next Shawn?

[ELCID86]

Thanks guys. She went to a good home and will have lots of ZHP stable mates. Not sure what’s next. I’ll be driving the ‘15 Golf TDI while I think about it. I do have a lot of spare parts I need to list so I’ll be around these boards. Plus I like you guys! #bestforumever

[DeathTrap]

Congrats! I think?

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[fredo]

Sold it. :-0

Sold what ? Please clarify. :scratchinghead

Edit ... Wow, sounds like you sold the ZHP.

[ZHPizza]

Sold it. :-0Without selling one of us the mfactory 3.38 lsd?

Betrayal

[Rovert]

Betrayal

Mafia betrayals can lead to very harsh penalties. [emoji51]

[stephenkirsh]

It wouldn’t surprise me if you’re faster; despite being fully bitten by the track bug (and knowing I’m pretty quick for my experience level), I’m still fairly new to it.

Yea maybe. Maybe not. Different tracks produce different fuel burn rates.

[Vas]

Without selling one of us the mfactory 3.38 lsd?

Betrayal
Mafia betrayals can lead to very harsh penalties. [emoji51]No betrayal here.

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[pedro2u]

Anyone have a need for an Alcantara shift boot in pretty good condition? I replaced mine last year, so this one has been sitting on my bench ever since in the box the new one came in. Might's well pay it forward to some one who could use it. Maybe just cover shipping?

It will also open up a spot on my bench for the next thing that shouldn't be there........

Let me know if there's any interest

[pedro2u]

Installed the battery and took the vert out of winter storage today.... what a great feeling. Went for a 50 mile "glide" so I could smile for a solid hour :thumbup

Then I installed the $100 ECS Tuning Carbon Fiber Strut Brace that I bought on Craigslist last fall. Happy with the price and the look. Let's see if I can feel the difference on the road........

[ELCID86]

No betrayal here.

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Nope. Car and LSD stayed in the family.

[san]

Nope. Car and LSD stayed in the family.

Plot thickens! Spill the beans...


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[ELCID86]

I’ll let the new owner of now 3 ZHPs (4 if you count his mom’s car!) give an update. [emoji6]

[san]

Hmm, any idea who that might be @Vas?


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[FungShui]

Who is hoarding all the ZHPs? :) Lol

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[ZHPizza]

Who is hoarding all the ZHPs? :) Lol

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[johnrando]

Nope. Car and LSD stayed in the family.That's good. Didn't know you were selling. Congrats. Bittersweet I would guess.

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[Vas]

As most of you have figured out, I am the next owner.

Vika and I took her zhp and met up with Shawn and his wife Kim. The 4 of us spent the day hanging out and exploring their new town. The lovely spring weather was just perfect.

Really greatful for such good people.

Now the next chapter of this car begins. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190408/dced46a9dbf1a2373b4f309418ce7b98.jpg

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[DeathTrap]

Cleaned her up a bit... Ignore the paint please [emoji16]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190408/5c7b34f03bda2fd7b231880eaa74ca95.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190408/12c0c3f4c14b9392636dfba6a842a50b.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190408/d67872408873263b27d48793086abb5c.jpg

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[ELCID86]

That's good. Didn't know you were selling. Congrats. Bittersweet I would guess.

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I didn’t either! Smooth talker!! ;-)
It is bittersweet but time for us to part.

[johnrando]

As most of you have figured out, I am the next owner.

Vika and I took her zhp and met up with Shawn and his wife Kim. The 4 of us spent the day hanging out and exploring their new town. The lovely spring weather was just perfect.

Really greatful for such good people.

Now the next chapter of this car begins. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190408/dced46a9dbf1a2373b4f309418ce7b98.jpg

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using TapatalkSo awesome, congrats!!!

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[ComradeNick]

Finally got my pulleys and belts replaced, ordered the wrong part and had to wait about a week for the right one to get here. Also reinstalled my original headlight that was damaged in the accident after fixing the tab in the downtime.

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[stephenkirsh]

How did you fix the tab?

[Fenrir]

Got some more sanding done on the trunk. Between weather and work, finding time to do it has been a hassle.

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[rkneeshaw]

I did this job today.

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it sucked, but its done

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The old ebay headers lasted 100k miles and almost 10 years. But I developed a small exhaust leak at the head on cyl 6, so decided to get a fresh set and went with Bimmerbrakes gen 3s. JetHot coated black.

[ComradeNick]

How did you fix the tab?About 3 layers of superglue

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[DeathTrap]

Slid around a bit, hit some cones, nothing broke. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190414/a62fe176f713f64f3de324bfb4f9e9cb.jpg

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[BMWCurves]

I’ll let the new owner of now 3 ZHPs (4 if you count his mom’s car!) give an update. [emoji6]

I can't believe you let this go, but nice it's staying in the family! I look forward to seeing what your next project car is!

[ELCID86]

I can't believe you let this go, but nice it's staying in the family! I look forward to seeing what your next project car is!

Me too! (Nothing planned right now.)

[KendrickC]

Drove it. Can't believe how good my fuel economy is with the manual vs auto.

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[KendrickC]

Oh I forgot...

Picked up one of these intakes again. This one fits better than the last one, but not quite sure why. 34986

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[John in VA]

Did the rear brakes on wife's F30 '13 328iX. Pad warning came on last month - 45K miles, original BMW pads & rotors. Went with Zimmerman Z-coat plain rotors & Akebono ceramic pads from FCP. Was able to reset the pad warning light without issues - says we're good for another 31K miles!

[Reasoned1]

Put my summers on my 330xiA, and swapped the all-season Michelin Premiers, which seemed pretty loud (so bad It sounded like a bad wheel bearing), to my 330xi 6MT DD to use them up (took off the APEX Arc-8’s with Toyo Proxes 4 Plus’s) . That eliminated the steering wheel wobble I was getting at 50-60mph but, strangely, I still get a pulse of wobble when I decelerate through 60-50 mph—nothing when I’m accelerating or cruising at that speed. I’m interested to see if the vibration follows those wheels/tires or if they just exacerbated an issue with my DD’s suspension (worn ball joint?). At this point, I'd have to guess I had a wheel issue AND a brake issue occurring at the same speed.

The Michelin premiers weren’t always so loud but,with almost 20k miles, they seemed to suddenly turn noisy. They’re not wearing too well either, although I'm not sure how much of it is the alignment's fault. The Toyo’s, on the other hand, are performing and wearing extremely well with the same amount of mileage (they look almost brand new), although that was on a different car. I love being able to swap components between cars...

[fricker66]

Finally got around to installing an interior LED kit after my son did one on his EVO X. Such a nice color change and modern look. Can't believe I waited so long to get around to this.

[DeathTrap]

Finally got around to installing an interior LED kit after my son did one on his EVO X. Such a nice color change and modern look. Can't believe I waited so long to get around to this.I've been wanting to do this, but I want to retain the OEM warm incandescent bulb color.

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[704sw]

I've been wanting to do this, but I want to retain the OEM warm incandescent bulb color.

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Same, but finding LEDs in the warmer color range is hard. Ideally I want amber LEDs to match the cabin ambient lighting/gauge colors but that’s a tough find too.

[DeathTrap]

Same, but finding LEDs in the warmer color range is hard. Ideally I want amber LEDs to match the cabin ambient lighting/gauge colors but that’s a tough find too.Worst case, I'll order some LEDs from Mouser or Digi-key and swap them for a proper color.

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[Dual]

Worst case, I'll order some LEDs from Mouser or Digi-key ["amber LEDs to match the cabin ambient lighting/gauge colors"] and swap them for a proper color.If you find something, please let us know here.

*But I would add that once I had all my cabin lighting replaced with "white" LED's I didn't really mind the mismatch with the gauge colors.

[Dual]

On another note: Shawn- say it ain't so!!! I have much appreciated your help and support here since joining. I know you will be missed by all.

[fredo]

+1. I'm confident he will stay around even without a ZHP.

[ZHPizza]

I started playing around with this little bugger. Fun seeing how the temps/pressures change with some aggressive maneuvering.

US $28.65 | Tire pressure monitoring System Solar TPMS Car Security Tyre Pressure Monitoring System LCD Display Sensors for VW Toyota SUV
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[Rovert]

I started playing around with this little bugger. Fun seeing how the temps/pressures change with some aggressive maneuvering.


[emoji487], can you take a pic of your car from further away just to see how big the exterior sensors are, if they even make a difference with the size. And what is your thought too with their size?

I miss my TPMS from the ZHP. Mine were inside the wheels which made them more permanent but I like the exterior option.

[ZHPizza]

[emoji487], can you take a pic of your car from further away just to see how big the exterior sensors are, if they even make a difference with the size. And what is your thought too with their size?

I miss my TPMS from the ZHP. Mine were inside the wheels which made them more permanent but I like the exterior option.

Bruh there ain't no way around it these things is goofy af

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If they work out well then I'll pick up a set of the internal sensors because (1) they'd look less stupid and (2) they'd get a more accurate temperature reading than at the end of the valve stem.

The good thing is that pressure is pressure so these sensors on the end of the valve stem is going to be just as accurate as something internal.

[BMWCurves]

Where are you planning on keeping the gauge itself?

[az3579]

I've had this style of sensor before. Not only were they inaccurate, more than one sensor would consistently not even register a pressure reading (random ones, not always the same sensors). The final straw was when two of them had to get surgically removed because they seized to the valve stem.

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[Reasoned1]

Bedded my brakes and virtually eliminated my vibration issue. That’s the second time that’s worked for me.

[KendrickC]

Bedded my brakes and virtually eliminated my vibration issue. That’s the second time that’s worked for me.I had this once so far as well for my Stoptech kit. I had washed the car, and left the car in the garage for a week. Had to bed and problem solved.

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[rkneeshaw]

Bedded my brakes and virtually eliminated my vibration issue. That’s the second time that’s worked for me.

Stoptech street performance pads? That's what I had to do with mine. They're an aggressive compound and you have to regularly remember to rebed them like every month or so, or else you get pulsing brakes. I liked those pads because they were low dust and stopped great and no squeaks at all, but I hated having to rebed them all the time.

I'm on a set of Hawk street pads now, thinking they'd swap well to my hawk track pads and back without needing to rebed, and they do, but even the hawk street pads are squeaky. Not as bad as the race pads, lol, but still, they give me some squeak at lower speeds when I'm mall crawling and idling through town

[ZHPizza]

Where are you planning on keeping the gauge itself?

Not sure yet. It fits perfectly right in front of the cluster, only blocking the clock/odometer spot. So good that it doesn't block any warning lights but I like my clock :(

I've been keeping it in the ash tray slot where it would probably be fine since it's not data that you really need in front of your face. They do have some styles that mount up on the windshield...


I've had this style of sensor before. Not only were they inaccurate, more than one sensor would consistently not even register a pressure reading (random ones, not always the same sensors). The final straw was when two of them had to get surgically removed because they seized to the valve stem.

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Note to self: swap the regular caps back on in winter

They've been fine so far. I was just reading through the broken English in the manual and there's something about them not sending a signal when the car is stopped/under 20kmph. I had turned the receiver off yesterday and fired it up this morning. Took like 1-2 minutes for the first sensor to connect (LR):

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Then 2 minutes later they were all connected:

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And evened out by the time I got to work (10 minute commute):

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I can't find anything about how often they sample, but it's certainly not quick

[Rovert]

I cleaned it...[emoji23]

She was spreading her wings to air dry. [emoji2960]
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[Dual]

Working on spring cleaning after a long winter's use-

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How do you guys clean those nasty triangular cutouts on the headlight access panels?

[stephenkirsh]

Rear pads/rotors on my dad’s e61. Did fronts about a month ago. Akebono euro pads. Zimmerman blanks.

[Aethir30]

New brake fluid and oil change. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190425/1841efd809188cba4b9d44b33c7ca994.jpg

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[Chaplian]

In the process of taking the interior apart to do the rear shocks. It's going awful, I broke one seatbelt cover, so I ended up ordering two (just in case) from the dealer. So happy I'm installing Rogue RSMs, my alarm, and my Red/Clear taillights all at once to hopefully never have to open this up again.

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[ZHPizza]

In the process of taking the interior apart to do the rear shocks. It's going awful, I broke one seatbelt cover, so I ended up ordering two (just in case) from the dealer. So happy I'm installing Rogue RSMs, my alarm, and my Red/Clear taillights all at once to hopefully never have to open this up again.

35011Dude I just did this in the wife's touring and hated every second of it. I could not believe how much shit I had to remove to get to the mounts.

[Chaplian]

Dude I just did this in the wife's touring and hated every second of it. I could not believe how much shit I had to remove to get to the mounts.Yeah, I think it's going to take me the same amount of time to do the rear shocks and springs as it will for me to do engine mounts, tie rods, control arms, and struts...

It has confirmed that I need to get my hands on a parts wagon for spares.

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[PetesZ]

It is a 10min job on a coupe.

[holyc0w]

Probably won't be able to drive it today. 3-8 inches of snow are possible. These summer tires are useless. Bring on the all seasons.

[704sw]

Probably won't be able to drive it today. 3-8 inches of snow are possible. These summer tires are useless. Bring on the all seasons.

I thought my friend was kidding when she said she’s expecting snow.

Meanwhile it’s going to be 85 here tomorrow :(

[Fenrir]

Oil changes on both cars and tearing the front bumper off to rewire my thermometer and fog lights. Plus, remove some gap.

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[Aethir30]

Front brake pads and rotors.

Also it's 89 degrees here in Florida today :)https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190427/0c8f54aa470d3ceb5cd3c94f63d18cc3.jpg

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[ZHPizza]

Front brake pads and rotors.

Also it's 89 degrees here in Florida today :)https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190427/0c8f54aa470d3ceb5cd3c94f63d18cc3.jpg

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using TapatalkI just put PFCZ pads on the other day and am having a hell of a time trying to get them bedded in. Let me know how they work out for you.

[Aethir30]

I just put PFCZ pads on the other day and am having a hell of a time trying to get them bedded in. Let me know how they work out for you.How are you trying to bed them?

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[Aethir30]

I just did my regular bedding procedure and they feel good. I still have meh pads on the rear but these are already biting good.

I do 4-6 35-40 mph stops of medium brake pressure. Then 6-8 60-70mph hard stops. Then immediately let them cool completely.

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[ZHPizza]

I just did my regular bedding procedure and they feel good. I still have meh pads on the rear but these are already biting good.

I do 4-6 35-40 mph stops of medium brake pressure. Then 6-8 60-70mph hard stops. Then immediately let them cool completely.

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using TapatalkI'll have to try that. I did new pads and rotors (Zimmerman) at all four corners and it took some time to wear through the zinc coating, but they still don't bite well and require a lot of pedal pressure. I've only done some light bedding (3 stops from 60 with heavy pressure, then drive to cool) so I probably haven't gotten them hot enough to really transfer some pad material.

[Aethir30]

I'll have to try that. I did new pads and rotors (Zimmerman) at all four corners and it took some time to wear through the zinc coating, but they still don't bite well and require a lot of pedal pressure. I've only done some light bedding (3 stops from 60 with heavy pressure, then drive to cool) so I probably haven't gotten them hot enough to really transfer some pad material.Yeah my experience especially with high performance pads is that they should get really hot and then allowed to cool completely.

My zinc coating was gone when I parked.

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[ZHPizza]

Yeah my experience especially with high performance pads is that they should get really hot and then allowed to cool completely.

My zinc coating was gone when I parked.

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using TapatalkMan I just went out on a bedding run and they're terrible now [emoji31]

I tried 6 stops from 80-20, then cruised at 70 for 10 minutes and had shit braking power when I went to turn around, so I did 10 quick stops from 60-20 per Zeckhausen (https://www.zeckhausen.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=6446_6443) and got enough heat into them to get some fade on stops 8-10. Then I drove without brakes for 10 more minutes. I didn't touch them until pulling into the neighborhood and they had no bite at all. The pads are still measuring at 150F in the garage so maybe they needed more time to cool?

I don't see any blue on the rotors but it looks like there may be some specks of pad material left on the rotors (other than what scraped into the cross drilled holes) [emoji3525]

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[Aethir30]

Man I just went out on a bedding run and they're terrible now [emoji31]

I tried 6 stops from 80-20, then cruised at 70 for 10 minutes and had shit braking power when I went to turn around, so I did 10 quick stops from 60-20 per Zeckhausen (https://www.zeckhausen.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=6446_6443) and got enough heat into them to get some fade on stops 8-10. Then I drove without brakes for 10 more minutes. I didn't touch them until pulling into the neighborhood and they had no bite at all. The pads are still measuring at 150F in the garage so maybe they needed more time to cool?

I don't see any blue on the rotors but it looks like there may be some specks of pad material left on the rotors (other than what scraped into the cross drilled holes) [emoji3525]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190427/44802c1f62c67ce749bbf3415c34a0e8.jpgI would let them cool completely. 10 minutes isn't enough. Leave them for an hour or so. Let them hit ambient and then see how they are. Really odd

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[ZHPizza]

I would let them cool completely. 10 minutes isn't enough. Leave them for an hour or so. Let them hit ambient and then see how they are. Really odd

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using TapatalkI'll check em out another day and try another bleed just to be sure. Thanks for the help!

[cornercarver]

Installed new Koni Sports on the rear this afternoon and did the CDV delete tonight. Had to put the kids to bed right after I finished the CDV so I haven’t had a chance to drive it... Can’t wait to see how the clutch feels tomorrow.

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[DeathTrap]

Love this angle!
So my first attempt at paint correction went pretty well!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190428/8a1329b3c87a40bbac4459e1a25b8641.jpg

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[704sw]

What’s that circle behind the arch?

[KendrickC]

Ordered LED bulbs from Illumo (Australian company). They claim that their bulbs will not cause canbus issues or hyper flashing. I'll see, because they're pretty expensive.

Also ordered my subframe repair parts! Solid bushings, and underside + topside plates from CMP Auto Engineering.

Also in the process of designing a set of aluminium pedals. Pending prototype prints/machining will see how much interest there is with my close friends.

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[DeathTrap]

What’s that circle behind the arch?It's for the DEF https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190428/dd0acd2e1b1d61c3d7f247aa412e4a7f.jpg

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[John in VA]

Installed new Koni Sports on the rear this afternoon and did the CDV delete tonight.
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Did you just reconnect the hose to the port, now without the CDV? I've seen some gutted valves to install in place of the CDV.

[BADCLOWN]

Drove to Louisville to pick the car up from my brother after the front end repaint. Tomorrow I’m hoping to clay/wax from behind the front fenders back and then wax the enter car, put the CHs back on, and install some aesthetic pieces I picked up over winter.

[holyc0w]

What’s that circle behind the arch?

Parking sensor

[Rovert]

What’s that circle behind the arch?

Maneuvering thrusters and/or side impact missile launchers.

[ComradeNick]

Maneuvering thrusters and/or side impact missile launchers.I'd love to see a Bond style ZHP

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[cornercarver]

Did you just reconnect the hose to the port, now without the CDV? I've seen some gutted valves to install in place of the CDV.
Yup. There’s really no reason to buy the gutted one sold by UUC and others. The hard line just connects directly to the hose. It was a piece of cake.

Now that I’ve had a chance to drive it I can say it does make a difference; Not so much on normal gear changes, but definitely when rev-matching on downshifts. The engagement also feels more consistent. Happy I did it.

[Eugene]

Brought it home from TX to NY...let the fun begin :biggrin

[az3579]

Yup. There’s really no reason anymore to buy the gutted one sold by UUC and others. The hard line just connects directly to the hose. It was a piece of cake.

Fixed.
I bought the gutted one when I bought my ZHP. It still had CPO warranty on it so it needed to look factory. :)

[Will]

I got my project car started and running! woohoo! :rockon A new tank of fuel should help it run a little smoother, but so far so good. No shake down drive around the block yet, I damaged the FR brake hose during disassembly so I'm waiting for a replacement. Hopefully it'll be down from the jack stands and be driven around the block this weekend.

Overall, quite relieved that the car runs and it's not puking fluids everywhere. ... it's still early in the process, so fingers crossed!

[704sw]

Lol “puking fluids.” I’m going to use that one someday...just hopefully not in reference to my own car.

[ZHPizza]

I just did my regular bedding procedure and they feel good. I still have meh pads on the rear but these are already biting good.

I do 4-6 35-40 mph stops of medium brake pressure. Then 6-8 60-70mph hard stops. Then immediately let them cool completely.

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Man I just went out on a bedding run and they're terrible now [emoji31]

I tried 6 stops from 80-20, then cruised at 70 for 10 minutes and had shit braking power when I went to turn around, so I did 10 quick stops from 60-20 per Zeckhausen (https://www.zeckhausen.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=6446_6443) and got enough heat into them to get some fade on stops 8-10. Then I drove without brakes for 10 more minutes. I didn't touch them until pulling into the neighborhood and they had no bite at all. The pads are still measuring at 150F in the garage so maybe they needed more time to cool?

I don't see any blue on the rotors but it looks like there may be some specks of pad material left on the rotors (other than what scraped into the cross drilled holes) [emoji3525]

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Just wanted to follow up on this for anyone that comes across it in the future -- I forgot to mention that I replaced the calipers and lines at the same time that I installed the PFCZ pads & Zimmerman rotors. I bled and bled and bled and could not get a good pedal feel UNTIL I hooked up to the car with INPA and did the ABS/DSC bleed process. Got a quite a few air bubbles from that and now my pedal is rock solid. I still don't have a stellar initial bite , but I'll try bedding again now that I don't have air in my lines and see how it goes.

Also, even with air in the lines, these pads are crazy good at stopping the car. Great modulation too -- less initial bite than OE (of course), but pressing the pedal harder makes the brakes grab harder....so...how brakes should work....

[Aethir30]

Just wanted to follow up on this for anyone that comes across it in the future -- I forgot to mention that I replaced the calipers and lines at the same time that I installed the PFCZ pads & Zimmerman rotors. I bled and bled and bled and could not get a good pedal feel UNTIL I hooked up to the car with INPA and did the ABS/DSC bleed process. Got a quite a few air bubbles from that and now my pedal is rock solid. I still don't have a stellar initial bite , but I'll try bedding again now that I don't have air in my lines and see how it goes.

Also, even with air in the lines, these pads are crazy good at stopping the car. Great modulation too -- less initial bite than OE (of course), but pressing the pedal harder makes the brakes grab harder....so...how brakes should work....Just a quick note about all PFC pads, they have less bite than their competition but will last longer.

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[ZHPizza]

Just a quick note about all PFC pads, they have less bite than their competition but will last longer.

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using TapatalkAh good to know. I'll just have to get used to using more pedal. Definitely worth it for the stopping power and if these hold up to track temps like they're advertised.

[san]

Just wanted to follow up on this for anyone that comes across it in the future -- I forgot to mention that I replaced the calipers and lines at the same time that I installed the PFCZ pads & Zimmerman rotors. I bled and bled and bled and could not get a good pedal feel UNTIL I hooked up to the car with INPA and did the ABS/DSC bleed process. Got a quite a few air bubbles from that and now my pedal is rock solid. I still don't have a stellar initial bite , but I'll try bedding again now that I don't have air in my lines and see how it goes.

Also, even with air in the lines, these pads are crazy good at stopping the car. Great modulation too -- less initial bite than OE (of course), but pressing the pedal harder makes the brakes grab harder....so...how brakes should work....

Nate, can you post a picture of how the rotors look on the car now?


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[ZHPizza]

Nate, can you post a picture of how the rotors look on the car now?


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkGot you now that I've washed mounting lube off the tires and wheels

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[san]

Got you now that I've washed mounting lube off the tires and wheels

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Note that I painted the calipers black but left the clip silver

Thanks Nate! Those look great. I’m fairly certain I’ll get them now... just have to decide on pads now...


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[az3579]

It's first hand wash in maybe a year or two... And devastated that even clean it looks terrible from all the patina. [emoji30]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190507/a6a33f9bbac22b21c849390e2e274550.jpg

It's amazing how much better it looks in the picture due to all the compression Tapatalk does... In the original image, every single rock chip is visible. There are so many it's like the stars in the sky at night...

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[fredo]

Have you considered Dr Colorchip ? Check my before and after pics.




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[3ZHP]

It gets dark way to early, here in Huntsville!

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[ZHPizza]

It's first hand wash in maybe a year or two... And devastated that even clean it looks terrible from all the patina. [emoji30]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190507/a6a33f9bbac22b21c849390e2e274550.jpg

It's amazing how much better it looks in the picture due to all the compression Tapatalk does... In the original image, every single rock chip is visible. There are so many it's like the stars in the sky at night...

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[ComradeNick]

It gets dark way to early, here in Huntsville!

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[3ZHP]

So clean...

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Thanks!


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[Will]

Passed smog! now I can get plates!

[az3579]

Paint that lower grill mesh u animal

Too much work lol
I don't even wash my car much anymore because I'm too lazy

[Eugene]

Ordered a bunch of stuff :)

Depo Clear Taillights
Eonon 9" Navi with reverse camera and OBD adapter (they're having a ridiculous sale - $239 for all 3 things)
HVAC relocation bracket
OEM Rubber Floor Mats and Trunk Tray
V1 Hardwire Kit
Plug and 2 wires to hardwire my dashcam

Suuuuper excited to get all this stuff and put it in

[johnrando]

Passed smog! now I can get plates!Congrats!

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[ComradeNick]

Ordered a bunch of stuff :)

Depo Clear Taillights
Eonon 9" Navi with reverse camera and OBD adapter (they're having a ridiculous sale - $239 for all 3 things)
HVAC relocation bracket
OEM Rubber Floor Mats and Trunk Tray
V1 Hardwire Kit
Plug and 2 wires to hardwire my dashcam

Suuuuper excited to get all this stuff and put it inDamn doing about a year's worth of upgrades for me all at once, good luck with the installation!

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[Chaplian]

Broke the new Koni Yellows, Eibach Prokit springs, M3 engine mounts, and ZHP control arms in after an alignment. Twisty roads are really fun now.

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Damn, the car handles good, and the 330i brakes in front with EBC Reds really grab once you get a tiny bit of heat into them. Now I just can't decide if I want to do the manual swap first, or get some EC7s with PSSs. I also need to start pricing out the alcantara headliner swap.

[704sw]

I also need to start pricing out the alcantara headliner swap.

Yo @bimmerteknik can you give some details on your E36’s headliner? I thought it looked fantastic.

[ELCID86]

Too much work lol
I don't even wash my car much anymore because I'm too lazy

How do lazy and OCD get along? ;-)
#selfconflicted

[Vas]

New set of summer tires mounted on Sketchi - Michelin Pilot Sport 4s

[ZHPizza]

New set of summer tires mounted on Sketchi - Michelin Pilot Sport 4s

I just got mine broken in and tried to get it sideways in a rainstorm

Stupid tires stuck like glue :(

[Rovert]

Stupid tires stuck like glue :(

Try harder. [emoji51] or more power. [emoji2958]

[Vas]

I just got mine broken in and tried to get it sideways in a rainstorm

Stupid tires stuck like glue :(How long did that take ?

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[Aethir30]

Try harder. [emoji51] or more power. [emoji2958]This. I can get my RE71R's to break loose. But balls + some experience helps lol.

I kinda miss the shit Dunlops it had when I got it. Would literally slide turning right at a stop light. Really fun

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[bimmerteknik]

Yo @bimmerteknik can you give some details on your E36’s headliner? I thought it looked fantastic.

Of course! Ask away!

It was fairly straight forward, I’d say the toughest point is removing all the foam backing from the headliner, power tools are great, but only at low speed as you can burn through the headliner pretty easily.

I have been thinking I should do the ZHP as well. Maybe I’ll record that and give a go at a DIY video.

The material came from yourautotrim.com and says it’s U.V. treated. I used foam backed on the headliner and no foam backing on the parcel shelf and pillars.




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[Chaplian]

Of course! Ask away!

It was fairly straight forward, I’d say the toughest point is removing all the foam backing from the headliner, power tools are great, but only at low speed as you can burn through the headliner pretty easily.

I have been thinking I should do the ZHP as well. Maybe I’ll record that and give a go at a DIY video.

The material came from yourautotrim.com and says it’s U.V. treated. I used foam backed on the headliner and no foam backing on the parcel shelf and pillars.

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Wanna do a diy for a wagon too? I can even offer the test subject!

[Will]

Got a Z4m 27mm front sway bar. Now gotta get a Cic rear sway.

[704sw]

Got a Z4m 27mm front sway bar. Now gotta get a Cic rear sway.

xi rear bars are also 20mm and much easier to source.

[Will]

xi rear bars are also 20mm and much easier to source.

Sweet, thanks for the heads up!

[oclvframe]

Replaced the latching/locking motor for the tonneau cover on my 'vert yesterday afternoon. It all started with a call from my wife on Friday....top wouldn't lock in the stowed position and then would not go back up. So, Saturday I spent a little time sipping coffee and reading up. Turned out to be the motor that pulls the cables to lock the cover. Typically the cables that do the latching are the culprit but in this case I was able to narrow it down to the motor that does the latching. Apparently the square shaft on the gear of the locking unit rounded out the plastic of the motor/gear unit that does the locking. Luckily it's a pretty common Bosch motor/gear unit and I found one on Advance Auto of all places. Having a $20 speedperk, it brought my cost down to $37.xx shipped. The motor arrived yesterday afternoon and within a couple of minutes I had the top working again!

[Don Adolfo]

I took them out of storage. I put 2002 and the Roadster in storage in Tampa last May. They are both running well. I had the Roadster checked out by a certified BMW mechanic, no issues. After some preventive maintenance, I will be shipping them both to Puerto Rico later this month.
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[NYRhockey]

Changed the cabin air filter. Thing was gross.

[fredo]

Adolfo, lovely plate on your 2002.

NYRhockey ... Any clue how old was that filter ? :dunno

[NYRhockey]

No idea, i've had the car since Jan 2017 and its the first time i change it. It's 3M but not sure when the PO changed it.

[Don Adolfo]

Adolfo, lovely plate on your 2002.

Glad you like it Fredo. It was my first love.


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[09mageec]

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Cleaned the pollen off


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[san]

Firestone Indy 500 tires installed yesterday...


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[Vas]

Firestone Indy 500 tires installed yesterday...


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Curious to see how you like them compared to the PSS

[san]

Curious to see how you like them compared to the PSS

I’ve already put about 50miles on it and Initial impressions are the ride is better (comfort), quieter and they don’t tramline like the PSS do. But I should also say before I swapped the tires out the PSS were completely worn to the threads so it might not be an accurate or fair comparison because it’s not new vs new. But no complaints so far.


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[704sw]

I’ve already put about 50miles on it and Initial impressions are the ride is better (comfort), quieter and they don’t tramline like the PSS do. But I should also say before I swapped the tires out the PSS were completely worn to the threads so it might not be an accurate or fair comparison because it’s not new vs new. But no complaints so far.


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You had me at “don’t tramline.” That’s my only real gripe with the PSS.

[Vas]

tramline could be a result of the square wheel set-up. I had experienced it before with a 245 section width front tire and hence why I have not made the switch from the 225.

[san]

tramline could be a result of the square wheel set-up. I had experienced it before with a 245 section width front tire and hence why I have not made the switch from the 225.

Yup! Tram lining is a result of a lot of factors with type of tires being one of them. I’ve read somewhere that jaguar project 8 doesn’t have wider front tires than what it does currently because of tramlining...


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[Eugene]

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First DIY complete - hardwired a dash cam

Several more things to be done this weekend...sooo excited

[ZHPizza]

You had me at “don’t tramline.” That’s my only real gripe with the PSS.

My PS4S don't really tramline at all even with 255's on the front, but yeah the worn down PSS's that came on the car were chaotic on the highway. You've been due for new tires for like 2 years tho...

[Will]

Cleaned the pollen off



Great looking ZHP, even more impressive that it has 222k miles!

[09mageec]

Great looking ZHP, even more impressive that it has 222k miles!

Thank you!!


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[Vas]

Z4M fcab installed on my imola zhp

Overhaul on the power steering system on a family member's E46 325i. New hoses, reservior and fluid.



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[Eugene]

Washed it for the first time since I got it, and hardwired my V1 and Concealed Display next to my Dash Cam

[KendrickC]

Oil changed. Castrol Edge 5W40, Mann filter - the usual. Installed Hakon coilovers on my friend's 330i.

Cleaned my interior a little bit. Having a 6 month old really makes everything a mess.

Need to organise subframe job at some point... I have all the parts. I'm just being lazy as fuck.

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[johnrando]

Replaced the rear brake light gasket. But more importantly, this month marks 10 years of ownership for me, not long after passing the 100K miles mark. :roundel

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[Rovert]

Took apart some of my interior to work on a clean install of something I had in my ZHP years ago.... [emoji51]

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[ZHPizza]

Took apart some of my interior to work on a clean install of something I had in my ZHP years ago.... [emoji51]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190521/817f7b9426b056f5bd4e8d17fe28ed97.jpgHidden knight rider comm link?

Kitt, is that you?

[Will]

Hidden knight rider comm link?

Kitt, is that you?


LOL!!!

[Rovert]

Hidden knight rider comm link?

Kitt, is that you?

[emoji23] srsly....you a riot.

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[az3579]

^^ That is pretty sweet, I'm not gonna lie...

[Prestovie]

Managed to fit a full set of big and little summer tires and wheels in the trunk/back seats. Usually I'd wait till after Memorial Day to put summer tires on(thanks Chicago) but I was feeling optimistic!
Also thoroughly cleaned my interior once that was done and conditioned the seats(for some reason it's only letting me attach this photo, just trust me that I cleaned) 35163

[DeathTrap]

Topped up with the finest oil.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190521/0fade69c4c6cac8db1287ee1dc541755.jpg

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[Eugene]

Changed the windshield washer pump. Easiest DIY ever

Debating if I should tackle the headlight washers, or just leave them in a non working status

[KendrickC]

Managed to fit a full set of big and little summer tires and wheels in the trunk/back seats. Usually I'd wait till after Memorial Day to put summer tires on(thanks Chicago) but I was feeling optimistic!
Also thoroughly cleaned my interior once that was done and conditioned the seats(for some reason it's only letting me attach this photo, just trust me that I cleaned) 35163Is that a ZHP interior or something more modern?

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[Whammy]

This weekend, the wife and I have been looking for something to replace the X5.

[fredo]

Any hints about the possible replacement ? :dunno

[holyc0w]

Is that a ZHP interior or something more modern?

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ZHP

[Whammy]

Any hints about the possible replacement ? :dunno

Likely a Grand Cherokee. Out of everything we drove (Ascent, 4Runner, GX460, GC), this is what she liked the most and worked with our budget.

[tomnobes]

Well I filled up my car with gas today and put in 16.6 gallons... That has to be some sort of record? Lol

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[Prestovie]

Is that a ZHP interior or something more modern?

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That's the stock interior for the ZHP:biggrin

[JohnnyGraphic]

Earlier this week. New brake pads on the rears.

[Hornung418]

Am I Charlie, now?

Bought a used CF intake for 2/3 the new price. Now I need to wait for my Silkoleen Pro Prep to come in so I can get the whole car cleaned up real nice.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190602/90ad0223e154248f8000d068eabd8a06.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190602/0f33ca3060be541445f4f937cddb1165.jpg

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[DeathTrap]

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Oil change and new level sensorhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190602/846b362901111d0c6006954f54e88784.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190602/7f87ba61f2c1a99fd8e5823fe9dadcbc.jpg

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Any difficulties on the sensor?

[DeathTrap]

Any difficulties on the sensor?None at all. Probably the simplest repair I've done so far!

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[ZHPizza]

None at all. Probably the simplest repair I've done so far!

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[DeathTrap]

*If you drain the oil first lolOr...

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[ZHPizza]

Or...

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dear god no

[Vas]

Oil change using a new funnel. Got it from fcpeuro. It twists on like the cap and holds 2L of oil.
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[ComradeNick]

Or...

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https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190603/f591867c44aa6ef9fb5c705c599a380f.jpgI got a hardy chuckle out of this lmao.

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[ZHPizza]

Oil change using a new funnel. Got it from fcpeuro. It twists on like the cap and hoods 2L of oil.
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[az3579]

Oil change using a new funnel. Got it from fcpeuro. It twists on like the cap and hoods 2L of oil.
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Man that thing is genius... I need to order one of those.


Oh now that's a thing of beauty

Especially if you put in oil at least once a week like I do. LOL

[san]

Am I the only one who doesn’t use any funnel when filling engine oil? :dunno


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[ComradeNick]

Am I the only one who doesn’t use any funnel when filling engine oil? :dunno


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[704sw]

Am I the only one who doesn’t use any funnel when filling engine oil? :dunno


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Apparently you missed your calling as a surgeon with those steady hands.

[Rovert]

Am I the only one who doesn’t use any funnel when filling engine oil? :dunno


#NoFunnelBros

Haven’t really made a mess yet too. Just open the new bottle and dump it on. Never glug and you’re good to go!

[YoitsTmac]

Or...

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Very little makes me audibly laugh. But this hits home so hard for me [emoji23][emoji23]. I, glad I replaced mine though. I haven’t done the 02 pilot mod yet, but currently my 330 needs a quart every 3500 miles


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[Vas]

The funnel makes it easy though using the 5L bottle of engine oil. Just fill it up and walk away doing other maintenance.

Worth the $21 I spent on it. And no mess.

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[704sw]

The funnel makes it easy though using the 5L bottle of engine oil. Just fill it up and walk away doing other maintenance.

Worth the $21 I spent on it. And no mess.

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The real question is can I get a knockoff on AliExpress for $3.50 with free (2 month) shipping...

...I’ll report back.

[Vas]

The real question is can I get a knockoff on AliExpress for $3.50 with free (2 month) shipping...

...I’ll report back.Lol let us know.

This one is made by CTA tools

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[stephenkirsh]

Lol love the free 2 month shipping

[ZHPizza]

The real question is can I get a knockoff on AliExpress for $3.50 with free (2 month) shipping...

...I’ll report back.Close! Gotta pay for shipping :(

US $3.59 | Audi BMW Benz Volkswagen Porsche Engine oil change tool replacement funnel injector
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[danewilson77]

Man that thing is genius... I need to order one of those.



Especially if you put in oil at least once a week like I do. LOL:rofl

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[Rovert]

Wait if the 5L sits upside down happily in the fill hole, then just cut the bottom of an empty bottle off and you’ve got yourself a funnel? [emoji2375]

[az3579]

The funnel makes it easy though using the 5L bottle of engine oil. Just fill it up and walk away doing other maintenance.

Worth the $21 I spent on it. And no mess.

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using TapatalkI drove over to FCP to order one yesterday after seeing your post. Can't believe I've been using a regular funnel for so long. If it wasn't for that plastic inside the fill hole then I could just happily use a regular funnel and not have to hold it.

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[Sreten]

That funnel is genius indeed. I gotta get one of those as well.

I'm digging this spill-proof funnel for coolant too. Would make for easier bleeding. Only if I could find one in Germany.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I40ZQWE/ref=dp_cerb_1

[Eugene]

That funnel is really cool.

My key battery seems to be dying, so ordered a new key. paid $176 including s/h

[az3579]

That funnel is genius indeed. I gotta get one of those as well.

I'm digging this spill-proof funnel for coolant too. Would make for easier bleeding. Only if I could find one in Germany.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I40ZQWE/ref=dp_cerb_1

What's the issue, they won't ship to Germany? If that's the case, I got you fam... I could ship it to you.

[Sreten]

Thanks for offering! I found it on eBay and they ship to DE, but with shipping, customs and tax it's not that cheap to justify it at the moment.

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[John in VA]

My key battery seems to be dying, so ordered a new key. paid $176 including s/h
Who is the seller? Thanks!

[Vas]

I drove over to FCP to order one yesterday after seeing your post. Can't believe I've been using a regular funnel for so long. If it wasn't for that plastic inside the fill hole then I could just happily use a regular funnel and not have to hold it.

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Nice.

[Eugene]

Who is the seller? Thanks!

Bmwminipartstore

[PetesZ]

Finally swapped out the gearshift bushings. Did the flex disk and center bearing while I was there.

Don’t ask about the exhaust downpipe bolts.

[DeathTrap]

Finally swapped out the gearshift bushings. Did the flex disk and center bearing while I was there.

Don’t ask about the exhaust downpipe bolts.You sheared them off didn't you?

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[704sw]

You sheared them off didn't you?

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Or they were just a blob of rust. Those are really the only two options.

[PetesZ]

It was both. My impact gun would not touch them. Local shop only charged 2 hours plus the outside welder they had to get to torch them off.

But the test and tune is Saturday so it needed to get done quick.

Love the feel of the shifter was the ecp refresh kit.

[Reasoned1]

Finally installed my new Corsa TSE3 cat-back exhaust. It sounds truly RIGHTEOUS. I am VERY happy!

[Aethir30]

Finally installed my new Corsa TSE3 cat-back exhaust. It sounds truly RIGHTEOUS. I am VERY happy!That is the exhaust I'm planning on. Where did you get yours?

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[ComradeNick]

Finally installed my new Corsa TSE3 cat-back exhaust. It sounds truly RIGHTEOUS. I am VERY happy!I've heard nothing but good things about these, do you know if these are carb legal?

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[Reasoned1]

Got mine from a member—brand new. Not sure about the CARB-legal question.

[az3579]

Finally got off the winter tires on The Vault and put on some new Firehawk Indy 500's on the wheels that belong on this car... Style 5's. Also purchased the lifetime alignment for it so both of my cars now get lifetime alignments from Firestone. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190608/baa63d29326123134af7f053acb8bc66.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190608/7dccba49f5fd38c50d4468f2af434b04.jpg

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[Rovert]

Just some rubber!

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190608/9e40fa371d0d158a12cfc1b01c8a3a37.jpg

[az3579]

Just some rubber!

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190608/9e40fa371d0d158a12cfc1b01c8a3a37.jpgFor the record, your M3 clearly has the superior color out of the cars in that pic.

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[cornercarver]

Bought a re-wrapped steering wheel from squashman702 (thanks Dave!)

Installed it over the weekend, and so glad I did... The old wheel was worn pretty badly; had three chunks missing from the left side. This one looks and feels so much better. Top and bottom leather needs to be cleaned up a little, but it's light years better than my old wheel.

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[ZHPizza]

I don't know if there's a BMW Performance Intake thread somewhere that I should post this, but I took a minute to do some comparison photos between it and the stock airbox tonight.

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The OE panel filter actually has a little bit larger filter area than the BMWP one (375 mm² vs 355 mm²)
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Sure ain't as pretty tho
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[san]

I don't know if there's a BMW Performance Intake thread somewhere that I should post this, but I took a minute to do some comparison photos between it and the stock airbox tonight.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190613/00cfe3cbfdb6df87133673fdcdc443c9.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190613/1f7124cb24cecca9b57b1a54e9172eac.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190613/0d32ff18123eda4569db23a7f4a5d3af.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190613/39afc0f3e1924774284735b5054b111c.jpg

The OE panel filter actually has a little bit larger filter area than the BMWP one (375 mm² vs 355 mm²)
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190613/12a5435af738ad9c8febc1af99ae3f4f.jpg

Sure ain't as pretty tho
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How is your power steering fluid reservoir so clean?


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[ZHPizza]

How is your power steering fluid reservoir so clean?


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkCovered in a light coat of ATF

[Don Adolfo]

Went to the San Juan port and picked up the 2002 and the Roadster yesterday. Gave them a good washing. Registering them at the DMV now. [emoji16]


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[stephenkirsh]

How is your power steering fluid reservoir so clean?


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Takes like 4 seconds to clean it up once in a while.

[san]

Takes like 4 seconds to clean it up once in a while.

I know that but I was wondering if he found a way to make it not spill over...


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[wstr75]

Two new rear tires last week. Continental DWS. The Continental DWS replaced had 13K miles and 5/32" tread remaining. It had recently passed inspection. I replaced them because of hydroplaning a couple of times and lighting up the dash lights on rutted interstates when raining. I had to hold it down below 55 mph or else it broke lose a bit and lit up the dash lights. I kept 39 psi in the rears so it was not a case of low inflation. Now steady as a rock in the rain with the new rear tires.

[stephenkirsh]

I know that but I was wondering if he found a way to make it not spill over...


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For DD, I haven’t heard of anything. For track days, I’ve heard guys stretch a rubber glove over it. Keeps the splatter contained.

[704sw]

For DD, I haven’t heard of anything. For track days, I’ve heard guys stretch a rubber glove over it. Keeps the splatter contained.

Or a sock, but I might try a rubber glove out this weekend.

[Thatguy_JZ]

Takes like 4 seconds to clean it up once in a while.

I swear no matter what they all seem to seep.


In other news - Installed a full set of DEPO clears with stealth turn signal bulbs. Fitment is good with everything except the sidemarkers which don't sit perfectly flush against the fenders. OEM look like their trimmed with a rubber gasket against the edges to fill the gap where the DEPO's are not. Close enough for now though.

Seen one, you seen 'em all but here's a pic

https://i.imgur.com/oVKQF1s.jpg

[704sw]

Put on the Arc-8s/RS4s, bled brakes, topped off fluids, and gave a quick wash for another weekend of doing Racecar Shit [TM] in the beautiful rolling hills of southern Virginia.
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Still need to run a cold start test to confirm my CEL is coming from the SAP/EGR check valve. Stupid emissions crap.




Seen one, you seen 'em all but here's a pic

But it’s impossible to tire of seeing a clean TiAg ZHP with Arc-8s, so keep posting.

[KendrickC]

Changed a brake pressure sensor. Surprisingly easy due to being right hand drive. Required no disassembly aside from removing the old sensor. Lost very little brake fluid.

Noticed my KWV1s appear to be misting or weeping on the front shocks. Not sure which direction to go now. My local supplier has offered me bilstein coils at a discounted rate which is an option I'd be willing to consider. All I'd have to change would be the rear springs/perches. Or...

Fortune Auto, MCA, KWV2s, BC, H&R, Eibach. I don't know. My body leans towards bilstein, since my neighbour works for Bilstein Asia Pacific.

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[holyc0w]

For DD, I haven’t heard of anything. For track days, I’ve heard guys stretch a rubber glove over it. Keeps the splatter contained.

Replacing the o-ring worked for me.

[ComradeNick]

Changed a brake pressure sensor. Surprisingly easy due to being right hand drive. Required no disassembly aside from removing the old sensor. Lost very little brake fluid.

Noticed my KWV1s appear to be misting or weeping on the front shocks. Not sure which direction to go now. My local supplier has offered me bilstein coils at a discounted rate which is an option I'd be willing to consider. All I'd have to change would be the rear springs/perches. Or...

Fortune Auto, MCA, KWV2s, BC, H&R, Eibach. I don't know. My body leans towards bilstein, since my neighbour works for Bilstein Asia Pacific.

Sent from my SM-N960F using TapatalkWish it were that easy for the rest of us, I had the DSC light come on again yesterday but it's off fir now, hopefully it stays that way.

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[PdZHP]

Replacing the o-ring worked for me.

This.

[Hornung418]

Wheels arrived on Thursday and were promptly mounted this morning before my work meeting. Then upon returning home, I found a turbo sitting on my front porch.

Still waiting on my intercooler to ship, and then I can install my big pile of parts and make 350whp on a 1.8L engine!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190614/e07a97b47e353d0d5fbd92be9d57c8d3.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190614/08e6b0863b1a8ca7aa3a18d2a7f88508.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190614/18d7d9f872e00fbfe2bb6707d67aead7.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190614/cc415e0a583e1d36be4da54913dc80c6.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190614/5ede820eeef3a0f77d7924a95b3c5166.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190614/336a859783cab6b4cb783d08672c06db.jpg

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[704sw]

Those look great with the 996 brakes

[ZHPizza]

Replacing the o-ring worked for me.Fine. Y'all got me all fired up about this and I dug around the garage until I found the o ring that I had bought like a year ago

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Changing it out is, of course, stupid easy. It actually took me a minute to find the o ring because it just looked like part of the cap. It had been hella flattened by xx years of being pressed against the angled sealing face.

Before - notice the 45deg flat at the base of the cap - that's the o ring

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190614/2818aec40c36a3a51e3a0e842081cc80.jpg

After - nice round boi

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Fini

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[stephenkirsh]

Replacing the o-ring worked for me.

It’s not the o rings that leaks. There’s a hole in the cap to vent when the pressure is too high, so it is DESIGNED to leak.

Yes, replacing the o ring will help if it’s failed, but the hole is in the cap intentionally.

[ZHPizza]

It’s not the o rings that leaks. There’s a hole in the cap to vent when the pressure is too high, so it is DESIGNED to leak.

Yes, replacing the o ring will help if it’s failed, but the hole is in the cap intentionally.Mine didn't make any mess during an autocross today with the new o ring. I also stuffed some q tip cotton in the vent hole to knock down the oil mist.

[NYRhockey]

Checked the oil level because little over 3K miles after getting the opg done the yellow oil light came on when turning off the car after a short drive. At the time of the ogp fix the entire middle block/rectangle in the dipstick was covered and now its down to the bottom of it, so will have to take it in sometime to hunt the leak down.

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[sparky300]

Spent the better part of the weekend stripping all the factory hot crayon sound-deadening, tar and insulation from the rear seat, trunk and shelf and replaced it with Dynamat and 1/2" Dynaliner. Took the opp to re-dye the shelf while is was out and install UHMW (teflon) tape where the louver contacts the mount points. Totally worth the effort as the smell is completely gone and the road noise is noticeably quieted.

From this...

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To this...

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[John in VA]

Took the opp to re-dye the shelf while is was out and install UHMW (teflon) tape where the louver contacts the mount points.
Where/what does this refer to - "louver contacts the mount points?" I need to look into the bass rattle of my coupe's rear shelf (got some tennis balls, but need to find out how/where to use them!) Nice work!

[sparky300]

Thanks!

Just below the bottom of the back glass the steel panel has raised areas and those make contact with the molded-in support ribs of the louver. I installed adhesive Teflon tape on the steel panel areas to minimize and hopefully eliminate any potential squeaking from movement.

Unfortunately I didn't take any pics of that specific part of the install but in the second pic of my post you can see those raised areas on either side of the square cutouts. I believe there were 12 all together.

Link to the tape here (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00823JBVG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1). Any UHMW type adhesive will work though.

[John in VA]

Thanks!

Just below the bottom of the back glass the steel panel has raised areas and those make contact with the molded-in support ribs of the louver. I installed adhesive Teflon tape on the steel panel areas to minimize and hopefully eliminate any potential squeaking from movement.

Unfortunately I didn't take any pics of that specific part of the install
I see the raised areas with red paint & the black plastic "louver" in the next to last photo now. Haven't had mine apart yet to be familiar with all the pieces. Thought about using the non-sticky (loop) side of Velcro to cushion the parts back there, but will look into the Teflon tape.

[ELCID86]

Went to the San Juan port and picked up the 2002 and the Roadster yesterday. Gave them a good washing. Registering them at the DMV now. [emoji16]


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So you have the whole fleet there now?

[sparky300]

I see the raised areas with red paint & the black plastic "louver" in the next to last photo now. Haven't had mine apart yet to be familiar with all the pieces. Thought about using the non-sticky (loop) side of Velcro to cushion the parts back there, but will look into the Teflon tape.

Imo, there isn't any room back in that area for anything of any substantial dimension height-wise. It's pretty tight and I didn't want to put any additional pressure on the glass and louver, just create a low friction surface.

See my previous post for the link to the type of tape I used.

[John in VA]

Imo, there isn't any room back in that area for anything of any substantial dimension height-wise. It's pretty tight and I didn't want to put any additional pressure on the glass and louver, just create a low friction surface.
See my previous post for the link to the type of tape I used.
I didn't see a link for the tape, but Googled it. It comes in several widths/lengths. Looks like it needs to be ordered vs. bought at big box places.

[sparky300]

I didn't see a link for the tape, but Googled it. It comes in several widths/lengths. Looks like it needs to be ordered vs. bought at big box places.

Fixed the link in my post. Here it is again, more than enough for this project plus wherever else anyone could find a use for it

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00823JBVG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[ComradeNick]

Moved my plate to side. Used a US Mill works bracket, pricey but good quality.

Bumper strip from FCP came in its usual packaging, also had to order the r/l bumper strips since they dont match at all from 15 years of road exposurehttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190618/fa171587fdb23628aa772636d290da27.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190618/70e05b38b7e76de94b75eb36009a14d1.jpg

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[Don Adolfo]

So you have the whole fleet there now?

Yes, they are all finally home.

The BMW community here is larger than I expected, but I’ve seen only one other ZHP.


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[ELCID86]

Yes, they are all finally home.

The BMW community here is larger than I expected, but I’ve seen only one other ZHP.


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Awesome on all accounts. I need to (want to) come visit.

[Don Adolfo]

Awesome on all accounts. I need to (want to) come visit.

You must. You are welcome here. Frances asks you bring Dexter!


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[Sockethead]

Replaced the display in the mini, any hint of heat and the display disappeared. Had to get in to it much deeper than I thought but at least I wasn’t laying on the floor!

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It was a little tedious swapping the LCD but not too bad. I watched a few YouTube videos to familiarize myself with the process. So nice to have a working display again!

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[san]

Replaced the display in the mini, any hint of heat and the display disappeared. Had to get in to it much deeper than I thought but at least I wasn’t laying on the floor!

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It was a little tedious swapping the LCD but not too bad. I watched a few YouTube videos to familiarize myself with the process. So nice to have a working display again!

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I forgot that you guys also own a mini


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[Aethir30]

I had an r53 manual as my first fun car. It was absolutely amazing, when it didn't have problems which was always. I ended up selling it as it's 2nd power steering pump in 9 months started to go.

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[Sockethead]

It's a fun little car. It's a 6 speed auto trans, non supercharged so it's pretty slow. It's amazing how many BMW parts are on it...

[az3579]

It's a fun little car. It's a 6 speed auto trans, non supercharged so it's pretty slow. It's amazing how many BMW parts are on it...

That display assembly looks a lot like the crappy display the E39 MID's have from that era. It wouldn't surprise me if they have similar issues down the road. I took one look at how the ribbon is attached to the LCD and starting having flashbacks to when I tried to swap my ribbon cable. LOL

[Sockethead]

That display assembly looks a lot like the crappy display the E39 MID's have from that era. It wouldn't surprise me if they have similar issues down the road. I took one look at how the ribbon is attached to the LCD and starting having flashbacks to when I tried to swap my ribbon cable. LOL

The mirror ribbon cables are much more fragile than the display ribbon cables... go figure. If you've ever swapped a keyboard in a laptop, you can do this. They have the same style connectors.

[fredo]

The F30 is at the shop for curb rash repair. Driving the zhp today ... what a blast ! Running errands, I will put 50 miles easily.

[Rovert]

The mirror ribbon cables are much more fragile than the display ribbon cables... go figure. If you've ever swapped a keyboard in a laptop, you can do this. They have the same style connectors.

Is there a more robust mod that we can make better? Like actual soldered wires that can handle the heat and cold of flexing?

[Sockethead]

Not That I know of Trevor...

[Rovert]

That’s sucks. I love how my mirror in reverse can go in. But not down. Yet I can manually hit the down button and it’ll go down so I can see the curb......10 seconds later. [emoji23][emoji23]

[az3579]

The mirror ribbon cables are much more fragile than the display ribbon cables... go figure. If you've ever swapped a keyboard in a laptop, you can do this. They have the same style connectors.

Well I'm glad they sorted out the attachment mechanism, because the attachment mechanism on the E39's MID is beyond ridiculous. The ribbon sits on top of the contacts and then gets folded over and held in place by a single-use slide-on "bridge" of sorts. Most definitely single use.

Needless to say I destroyed not only the bridge upon reassembly, but also cracked the contacts on the LCD due to having to apply pressure to this stupid crimp thingy to get the cable to hold in place. Ugh!

[sparky300]

Off work today. Oil change due and I had bought a new oil level sensor since I've never gotten a dash warning since I bought the car last year. Yes, the dash warning light works during the key on startup check. So anyway, a little back story and the reason I suspected a bad level sensor...

I met the owner when picking up the car and pulled the dipstick. Barely reading at the bottom. Dumped in 2 quarts when I gassed up and brought it up between the add/full marks. Over the next 2 days and 1800 miles I added 3 more quarts. Each time the oil level was at or below the add mark but I never got any dash warnings.

So today I replace the sensor and purposely only add 5 quarts and start the car to mimic a low oil condition. Still no warnings. Dammit. Screw it. Topped it off.

I then have been wanting to adjust the OCI so I plug in with PASoft and change it and while I'm there I noticed the IKE has options to enable/disable warnings for oil consumption and oil loss.

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Long story short, is it possible that the level sensor was good all along but the input was disabled in the IKE module?

Btw, since I've started using Amsoil for my oil changes, my consumption has dropped to 1 quart every 4500 miles vs 1 every 600 when I bought it. Better/more detergents that unstuck the oil rings maybe?