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

[ZHPizza]

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?Yes and yes. Both possible. Afaik, the oil level sensor is programmed as a fail-safe, in that when it starts failing, it throws the low oil light. I replaced mine thinking it was failing because the dipstick looked fine, but it turns out my oil was actually getting low but the dipstick didn't show it. Oops.

[johnrando]

I forgot that you guys also own a mini


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[704sw]

Ordered an E18 socket so I can finally deal with my weeping oil pan gasket. I’m tired of parking over top of a makeshift drip tray filled with kitty litter. Borrowing an engine support bar from a neighbor.

Also took off these front YellowStuf pads that I successfully murdered last weekend.
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Comparison with a *used* street pad.

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Should have the front right Brembo fixed before my next event so I can finally use the proper track pads (DTC70 front/DTC60 rear, same combo as SpecE46) I bought last year and haven’t used yet.


Afaik, the oil level sensor is programmed as a fail-safe, in that when it starts failing, it throws the low oil light.

Coolant level sensor is the same way, from what I understand. Dash light on the X3 is saying coolant is low but the level is good, no leaks, and the temperature needle never moves past center.

[az3579]

Also took off these front YellowStuf pads that I successfully murdered last weekend.


Comparison with a *used* street pad.



Should have the front right Brembo fixed before my next event so I can finally use the proper track pads (DTC70 front/DTC60 rear, same combo as SpecE46) I bought last year and haven’t used yet.


Dude, those pads shouldn't have even been allowed on track... you couldn't have had much pad left before starting the event!

[704sw]

Dude, those pads shouldn't have even been allowed on track... you couldn't have had much pad left before starting the event!

8mm measured last Thursday at tech inspection, 11mm of material is on new pads. I’ve never had pads wear like that before, and skipped my last session because of it.

[SureShot434]

Got as much work done as I can until the timing kit arrives.

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[RUS_ZHP]

8mm measured last Thursday at tech inspection, 11mm of material is on new pads. I’ve never had pads wear like that before, and skipped my last session because of it.Those pads were so toast! Nice job!


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[RUS_ZHP]

Hey my ZHP nerds. I haven't checked here for a while, but glad to see so much cool things going on. I have to be more active here.
Anyways, today was a good day for both of my cars. Me and my wife did our first full day autocross though a local BMWCCA. So, cars got a proper shakedown. There is so much fun and excitement and the amount of seat time was good.
I definetly have to find more time in my busy summer for at least one event.
I have a dreadful picture, but both cars are here. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190624/e0ea61a5861c2cebc16078623333b0e2.jpg

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[san]

8mm measured last Thursday at tech inspection, 11mm of material is on new pads. I’ve never had pads wear like that before, and skipped my last session because of it.

The drive back home from the track must’ve been interesting...


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[san]

Got as much work done as I can until the timing kit arrives.

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Every time I look at a pic of the M54 exhaust manifolds, I try to think why they designed them that way but I can’t think of a valid reason. So much back pressure...


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[az3579]

8mm measured last Thursday at tech inspection, 11mm of material is on new pads. I’ve never had pads wear like that before, and skipped my last session because of it.Oh I forgot, you had the Big Yellow Things (tm). The pads for those calipers are really thin for some reason. The pads for my Wilwoods are thick as hell when new, 20mm.

I think you need an upgrade to track pads that stand up to heat better.

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[cornercarver]

Every time I look at a pic of the M54 exhaust manifolds, I try to think why they designed them that way but I can’t think of a valid reason.
Cost. Had to be about cost, or warranty, or something completely unrelated to performance. No engine designer in his right mind would deliberately design such a restrictive manifold unless there was some other (probably corporate) influence.

[san]

Cost. Had to be about cost, or warranty, or something completely unrelated to performance. No engine designer in his right mind would deliberately design such a restrictive manifold unless there was some other (probably corporate) influence.

My guess is that it is emissions (cat con) related but who knows...


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[YoitsTmac]

A failed oil level sensor shows the yellow icon for a little bit after startup for about 10 seconds. Low oil shows the yellow oil light when you turn the car off. I’ve experienced both over 4 years.

[pedro2u]

Well I've walked by this spare engine cover hanging on a hook in my garage for the last time. I'm going to re-purpose it. It's now going to be fully functional on the garage wall - as a clock!

I'm still fiddling with the clock diameter to fit perfectly in the cap hole, and the clock will be changed to silver instead of gold to match the engine cover

What do you think? Is this a garage, den or man cave worthy product? $50 just in parts. So maybe sell them for $75 plus shipping?

[704sw]

What do you think? Is this a garage, den or man cave worthy product? $50 just in parts. So maybe sell them for $75 plus shipping?

I love it. I turned an old crash cymbal into a clock after I cracked it one day. It looks great hanging in my music room/home office.

I’m not sure what the demand would be for a beauty cover clock...but then again I see shit on Etsy all the time and think “are people really buying this?” only to find tons of positive buyer reviews.

[pedro2u]

well I certainly wasn't thinking I'd quit the day job...... but thought exactly what you said - ae people really buying this stuff?:dunno

[704sw]

well I certainly wasn't thinking I'd quit the day job

Maybe you should, have you ever watched House Hunters? Husband is an elementary school janitor, wife sells vegan dreamcatchers on Etsy and somehow they have a multimillion dollar budget.

[cornercarver]

WTF is a vegan dreamcatcher?

(edit) Never mind... Looked it up.

[Chaplian]

WTF is a vegan dreamcatcher?Is it gluten free also?

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[ComradeNick]

Is it gluten free also?

Sent from my Pixel 2 using TapatalkWaiting for the day parts come with labels like "Fair trade" and people pay a thousand dollars for spark plugs for their corollas.

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[704sw]

WTF is a vegan dreamcatcher?

(edit) Never mind... Looked it up.

Wait is that actually a thing? I was just being a smartass...


Is it gluten free also?

Complete with a recommendation from Dr. Oz


Waiting for the day parts come with labels like "Fair trade" and people pay a thousand dollars for spark plugs for their corollas.

That made me think of how Jeremy Clarkson refers to anything green as “polar bear friendly.”

[cornercarver]

Wait is that actually a thing? I was just being a smartass...
As a matter of fact...

https://www.amazon.com/Rooh-Dream-Catcher-Positivity-Meditation/dp/B01I95G8J4/ref=asc_df_B01I95G8J4/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=242064407200&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1822496286209572810&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9002067&hvtargid=pla-427951657153&psc=1

LOL

[stephenkirsh]

What do you think? Is this a garage, den or man cave worthy product? $50 just in parts. So maybe sell them for $75 plus shipping?

I think you need closer to 100% margin on an item like this. I’d price at $100.

[stephenkirsh]

Here’s a clock I made from my old auto fan.

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[Don Adolfo]

Here’s a clock I made from my old auto fan.

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Love it!


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[pedro2u]

That clock is very cool. Now you've really got me looking at other engine parts differently!

[stephenkirsh]

I have a long running plan I keep failing to execute to turn some kidney grilles and angel eyes into a wall art piece. I have all the paets. Just need to put em together.

[cornercarver]

Put an M3 rear end in the ZHP this weekend...

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Man, it was exhausting. So many things that didn’t go as planned... Literally took three days of 8+ hours. Rusted/ snapped bolts / etc.. It’s amazing just how much time the little things add.

Also have a bit more exhaust work to do because it made contact with the driver’s side half shaft flange at the differential. I just threw on some makeshift dumps for now.

I’ll post something in my project thread eventually for anyone who wants to take this on. There are a few things worth noting.

[johnrando]

Put an M3 rear end in the ZHP this weekend...

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Man, it was exhausting. So many things that didn’t go as planned... Literally took three days of 8+ hours. Rusted/ snapped bolts / etc.. It’s amazing just how much time the little things add.

Also have a bit more exhaust work to do because it made contact with the driver’s side half shaft flange at the differential. I just threw on some makeshift dumps for now.

I’ll post something in my project thread eventually for anyone who wants to take this on. There are a few things worth noting.That is awesome. Interested to hear how you like it.

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[cornercarver]

That is awesome. Interested to hear how you like it.
Haven't been thinking much about driving impressions just yet because I've been more focused on making sure everything is meshing correctly. The solid subframe bushings transmit a LOT of gear whine to the cabin so it's been hard to focus. I will say it is noticeably quicker with the 3.62 final drive ratio. Not crazy quick, but noticeable. Haven't taken it over 50 mph yet because there's a bit of driveline vibration; worried it might be the driveshaft or CSB and don't want to push it too hard... I need to get an alignment too.

I'll try to follow up, maybe in my project thread, with some driving impressions later.

[ZHP Dave]

Changed out the front LCAs, FCABs, and adjusted the parking brake yesterday. Surprisingly the original 134k control arms are still good, but the FCABs were completely shot as expected. Ordering front tender springs and the Ground Control rear weight jacks today.

[ZHPizza]

Close! Gotta pay for shipping :(

US $3.59 | Audi BMW Benz Volkswagen Porsche Engine oil change tool replacement funnel injector
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bmBOIu7AIt fits!

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[704sw]

It fits!

Oh shit, it’s down to $2.23 (38% off) on AliExpress. Let’s see if I still remember ordering it when it shows up in 6 weeks.

[Fried_Chicken]

Fuel Injectors. I had the smell of gas in the car, so I went ahead and bought some cleaned/refurbished ones from ebay. $95 - $19 core charge.

Doing the oxygen sensors and resetting the adaptations made a huge difference. The engine is super precise.

[az3579]

Tried my hand at headlight lens restoration on the touring. Turned out amazingly well. Only did one side since it was hotter than the devil's balls in summertime, so I'll finish the other side tomorrow.

Before (the completed side looked the same):
https://i.imgur.com/IIXTzvK.jpg

After:
https://i.imgur.com/zyGXOrH.jpg



Both sides. Passenger side is the completed side.

https://i.imgur.com/2gzWC2a.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/lr2nBcl.jpg

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[fredo]

Berry nice. Did u use the 3M kit ?

[az3579]

Berry nice. Did u use the 3M kit ?

Yep, that's the one I used. Once both sides are all set, I'll be buying some headlight film to protect it from getting ugly again.

[KendrickC]

Installed some bimmerworld pedals35381

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[johnrando]

Fuel Injectors. I had the smell of gas in the car, so I went ahead and bought some cleaned/refurbished ones from ebay. $95 - $19 core charge.

Doing the oxygen sensors and resetting the adaptations made a huge difference. The engine is super precise.Nice. I need to do my oxygen ssnsors.

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[san]

Leatherique-ing...

Finished with applying rejuvenator oil, now have to wait till the evening to wipe off with prestige clean...

First time I’m doing this in almost 5 years of ownership...


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[Aethir30]

Beisian Vanos seals going in today. Cars and coffee this morning. Excited to cross another project off the list!

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[fredo]

Leatherique-ing...

Finished with applying rejuvenator oil, now have to wait till the evening to wipe off with prestige clean...

First time I’m doing this in almost 5 years of ownership...


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You are ahead of the game. I bought my car in 2015 and I have never treated the leather seats. :ninja

[stephenkirsh]

I’ve done leatherique on ZHP and m3 seats. It doesn’t seem to do much as others have found on older BMWs.

[ZHPizza]

Put the hurt on some oil pan gunk with Grez-Off and a pressure washer


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[fredo]

Wow ... looks like new.

[Rovert]

Put the hurt on some oil pan gunk with Grez-Off and a pressure washer


Man handled like a baüs.

[Vas]

Great result.

[DeathTrap]

The hell kinda pressure washer did you use? That's amazing.

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[Aethir30]

Also how did you support it while you sprayed it?

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[Rovert]

Pizza prolly used the power of his ZHP’s headlight washer pumps combined to create that high pressure just as mysteriously he can cook a pizza in his Instapot. Holding that piece down is no problem with his insanely magnetic personality and tractor beam stare.

[ZHPizza]

Pizza prolly used the power of his ZHP’s headlight washer pumps combined to create that high pressure just as mysteriously he can cook a pizza in his Instapot. Holding that piece down is no problem with his insanely magnetic personality and tractor beam stare.

ya i just did all this u guys need 2 think outside of the box



I probably did a dozen cycles of:
1. hold your breath and spray down the pan with Grez-Off (do not inhale this shit my god)
2. wait 1-2 min
3. STAND BACK and wash out the Grez-Off (if you try to hit it directly with the pressure washer, then you'll blow it back in your face and see note above)
4. once the suds are gone, move in and hit the gunk with the high pressure
5. restart at 1


I was alternating between two pans, so one was soaking while I was spraying out the other. Honestly, I probably only needed the pressure washer for the initial breakup of the crud. The Grez-Off does the heavy lifting. Just be careful not to leave it on too long (don't let it dry) or it'll etch the aluminum. My M56 valve cover looks like shit because I got distracted.

Oh and I didn't support it with anything, just flipped it 180degreez from where it is in the pic and it sits up just fine on the long side.

[DeathTrap]

Slowly piecing together these wheels. Only two more parts to go before I have a full set!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190716/d73fa6bca2862e3cefb426ee7537a1b3.jpg

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[johnrando]

Great results Pizza!

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[Thatguy_JZ]

I was gonna do some Angel Eyes but ultimately decided against it. Instead I took the opportunity to replace my headlamp gaskets since I had moisture issues in one headlamp. Anyone wanna buy my like new Angel Eye's from Angeleyeguy?

I noticed some oil leaking after my VCG job. Took off the engine cover and found the problem. I replaced one of the rubber valve cover grommets for the VCG nut near the #1 spark plug. Despite it being replaced initially and on tight, it was leaking oil. If it still leaks I'll double up on washers and try again.

Junkyard score was a washer pump reservoir from a non-headlight washer car. I'm gonna keep my eyes peeled for some silver trim pieces to go under the head lights and eventually delete the whole head light sprayer system. I found a junkyard car with an m56 valve cover as well but the engine and car are NOT m56. It looked a little rough and the engine was dangling out of it, just on the ground with the rear of the valve cover butted up against the firewall. I had to pass on it that time but I might go back in a week to see if anyone's cut the engine loose yet. It was hanging by the steering guibo so it wouldn't take much, I however was lacking a sawzall to cut the rubber apart.

Also got a killer deal on a complete SuperSprint exhaust system from the exhaust manifolds back. It sounds and looks great. I'm very surprised how it's barely any louder than the stock ZHP system.

[danewilson77]

Tried my hand at headlight lens restoration on the touring. Turned out amazingly well. Only did one side since it was hotter than the devil's balls in summertime, so I'll finish the other side tomorrow.

Before (the completed side looked the same):
https://i.imgur.com/IIXTzvK.jpg

After:
https://i.imgur.com/zyGXOrH.jpg



Both sides. Passenger side is the completed side.

https://i.imgur.com/2gzWC2a.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/lr2nBcl.jpg

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[danewilson77]

Berry nice. Did u use the 3M kit ?
Yep, that's the one I used. Once both sides are all set, I'll be buying some headlight film to protect it from getting ugly again.Got it

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[zhpnsnv]

Saturday's project turned into Saturday through Tuesday night's project.

Was doing the lower intake boot, cleaning the DISA (GAS upgraded already -- had schmutz all over it), air filter, plugs and coils. Found a little oil in the spark plug holes so even though the VCG wasn't "due" I ordered it from FCP and buttoned it all up last night.

Reset adaptations and took a spin -- smooth as silk.

Status @ 170k:
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[Aethir30]

My Sunday project as well. Did Vanos seals from Beisian, new VCG, washers and rubber gromets. Pretty easy. Just time consuming to make sure everything is done right. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190717/b11192f4efca1dc8cdde42679a949bb6.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190717/b64eeeda142f97d1d342697d85144e86.jpg

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[704sw]

Saturday's project turned into Saturday through Tuesday night's project.

Lol I’m not sure I’ve ever completed a project on this car anywhere close to the time I originally allotted.


My Sunday project as well. Did Vanos seals from Beisian, new VCG, washers and rubber gromets. Pretty easy. Just time consuming to make sure everything is done right.

Inside of those engines are looking good, guys.

[zhpnsnv]

Lol I’m not sure I’ve ever completed a project on this car anywhere close to the time I originally allotted.



Inside of those engines are looking good, guys.

Thanks!

Longest detour was one of the grounds for the plug wires was seized to the VCG bolt. No way to loosen it separate from the bolt itself, so I just spun it all off as one and wrapped up the wire around itself. Luckily it didn't damage the ground and it all worked out. Someone smarter than I am probably knows how to get that ground off the bolt if it's over-tightened. Tried a bunch of different things but nothing worked.

[Aethir30]

Thanks!

Longest detour was one of the grounds for the plug wires was seized to the VCG bolt. No way to loosen it separate from the bolt itself, so I just spun it all off as one and wrapped up the wire around itself. Luckily it didn't damage the ground and it all worked out. Someone smarter than I am probably knows how to get that ground off the bolt if it's over-tightened. Tried a bunch of different things but nothing worked.Mine did the same thing between 3 and 2. I was able to hold the ground with some pliers and get it off.

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[zhpnsnv]

Oil and filter, BMW 0w-30.

Replaced passenger B pillar due to the fabric coming off like typically happens with the C pillars.

And installed this beautiful art onto my wall!

Bonus points if you find the covert e30s. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190720/898a0d255e3056dee97c81b270384255.jpg

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[Vas]

Oil and filter, BMW 0w-30.

Replaced passenger B pillar due to the fabric coming off like typically happens with the C pillars.

And installed this beautiful art onto my wall!

Bonus points if you find the covert e30s. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190720/898a0d255e3056dee97c81b270384255.jpg

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[johnrando]

+1. Hope all is well.

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[Rovert]

Picked up lots of lifetime warranty products (motor/transmission mounts, sparks, idle pulley) for the Warrior. Minus the HID bulbs. LOL

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First install was the easiest...rubber mats!! [emoji23]

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[330i Lover]

Gave the imola a bath in the driveway, drove it to the in-laws for combined birthday parties with family, only for a torrential downpour on the way home.

[Unamused]

Added the garage door opener which turned out to be quite the adventure. The seller sent one that had a red led which is not code hopping and took a little bit of research to find this out. Got another one that has the green led and works perfect.
https://i.imgur.com/wXi6q0d.jpg

Also printed and framed a little artwork.
https://i.imgur.com/yTchoB4.jpg

[Vas]

That's awesome

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Added the garage door opener which turned out to be quite the adventure. The seller sent one that had a red led which is not code hopping and took a little bit of research to find this out. Got another one that has the green led and works perfect.
https://i.imgur.com/wXi6q0d.jpg

Also printed and framed a little artwork.
https://i.imgur.com/yTchoB4.jpg+1 looks good

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[johnrando]

Gave the imola a bath in the driveway, drove it to the in-laws for combined birthday parties with family, only for a torrential downpour on the way home.Washing the car definitely causes rain, bummer!

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[Vas]

Replaced the front sway bar links on a E46 dinan 325i.

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[pedro2u]

I've had my 2005 Convertible for a month now and today's the day I replace the 4 bent/welded 135's with new OEM 135's, and replace 3 of the 4 tires with Pirelli P Zero's (previous owner had a side wall puncture and had replaced it with a new one - 200 miles before he sold it to me - receipt to prove it). So excited about that!

Wednesday I had dropped the 4 new wheels, 3 tires, and the new existing right rear off at the shop to start that process. Today I'm going over to have them put on the car which involves me putting on my spare. Remember the spare? It's that part that I almost never(and I mean never) check on any of my cars - for years. Well, guess what..... It's flat...........

Luckily I'm home and have a compressor, but thought I'd float the concept out there that more frequent than "never" is a good idea. If you haven't looked at it lately, might be worth lifting that cover..........

Just came across this post of mine from 2017 where I mentioned never checking my spare and then when finally doing it finding it flat. So do you think I've checked it since then? Nope..... but I got out there right immediately after reading this again.... :thumbsup It's still holding air.

For me the spare might be the most neglected item on my maintenance checklist - but it could burn ya if you never check it. Maybe it's time to put this on my calendar

[az3579]

Just came across this post of mine from 2017 where I mentioned never checking my spare and then when finally doing it finding it flat. So do you think I've checked it since then? Nope..... but I got out there right immediately after reading this again.... :thumbsup It's still holding air.

For me the spare might be the most neglected item on my maintenance checklist - but it could burn ya if you never check it. Maybe it's time to put this on my calendar

The solution to this problem is to just carry a portable tire pump in the car.

[fredo]

I plan to buy a new spare tire for the trunk. Mine is around 15 y/o by now, and it appears never been used. But due to age it needs to go. Luckily I also have a full size spare tire handy.

[pedro2u]

The solution to this problem is to just carry a portable tire pump in the car.

I have that in my E92 since I switched from Run Flats. But hey, in the ZHP, I've got a spare, and it's supposed to be functional :dunno

[pedro2u]

my E92 spare is this:

Genuine BMW All Series Mobility Kit https://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-BMW-All-Series-Mobility-Kit-Tire-Repair-Kit-Compresor-71102333674/282992977608?epid=760708952&hash=item41e3b226c8:g:OpAAAOSwwqVcBRaB

[Rovert]

Still got mine from my former ZHP. Just went on a 600 mile road trip so I needed to recheck everything before leaving. It had no air in it so I used my OEM compressor to bring it up to super high psi. I always have a tire plug kit too which I use over the space saver unless the sidewall was punctured...

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[704sw]

I keep meaning to buy a 17 or 18 Apex wheel from their Scratch’n’Dent list to have a full size spare because the donut doesn’t come close to clearing my front caliper.

[az3579]

I keep meaning to buy a 17 or 18 Apex wheel from their Scratch’n’Dent list to have a full size spare because the donut doesn’t come close to clearing my front caliper.

I think a spacer will do the trick. IIRC that's what I had when I had those calipers.

[Sockethead]

Need some quick advice. Got new wheels for the X5 but the fronts are an inch narrower than the OEM wheels:8.5 vs 9.5
The tires are 275/40/20
Is this going to be a problem?

[Vas]

Need some quick advice. Got new wheels for the X5 but the fronts are an inch narrower than the OEM wheels:8.5 vs 9.5
The tires are 275/40/20
Is this going to be a problem?Yes.

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[Sockethead]

In what way? Tread contact?

[holyc0w]

255mm is the max width for 8.5 inch wheels. Per the site below, at the maximum width the tire tread is wider than the inside rim bead. I don't know what that means exactly, but it doesn't seem like it would work out.

https://www.tyresizecalculator.com/charts/tire-width-for-a-wheel-rim-size-chart

[Sockethead]

Ok thanks guys. I was thinking that they wouldn’t work

[Whammy]

Sold the wife's X5 yesterday. We are officially BMW-less :(. It was an interesting buying experience. Someone came and paid cash for the vehicle. Straight-up huge stack of bills.

[BMWCurves]

Sold the wife's X5 yesterday. We are officially BMW-less :(. It was an interesting buying experience. Someone came and paid cash for the vehicle. Straight-up huge stack of bills.

Whammy, right now:

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[fredo]

:rofl

[Whammy]

Whammy, right now:

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LOL

[johnrando]

Sold the wife's X5 yesterday. We are officially BMW-less :(. It was an interesting buying experience. Someone came and paid cash for the vehicle. Straight-up huge stack of bills.Wow. You getting back into a bmw?

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[Whammy]

Wow. You getting back into a bmw?

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No. I think my wife is leaning toward a Grand Cherokee as well as leasing.

[Johnmadd]

No. I think my wife is leaning toward a Grand Cherokee as well as leasing.

Please say it will be a road hawk :biggrin

[Whammy]

Please say it will be a road hawk :biggrin

Nope. Limited. Just picked it up yesterday.

[fredo]

Congrats, Whammy. Any pics ?

[Chaplian]

Clay barred, compounded, and then polished the wagon. I actually still have the drivers side doors, quarter panel, and the back hatch left. Super labor intensive, but damn does the car look good. I plan on sealing it with Wolfgang's 3.0 Paint Sealant, and then topping that off with a wax (which I have not yet chosen.)

My upper body hates me.
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[DeathTrap]

https://bit.ly/2Mk6721

Clay barred, compounded, and then polished the wagon. I actually still have the drivers side doors, quarter panel, and the back hatch left. Super labor intensive, but damn does the car look good. I plan on sealing it with Wolfgang's 3.0 Paint Sealant, and then topping that off with a wax (which I have not yet chosen.)

My upper body hates me.Gainzzzzz. Looks great!

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[704sw]

Nice job! Once I get done with my mechanical projects I’ll be moving onto some needed correction.

[johnrando]

Strange, my tapatalk does not show the pic.

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[John in VA]

Strange, my tapatalk does not show the pic.
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My laptop using Chrome doesn't either.

[pedro2u]

Went old school and just tried it using IE and Mozilla - no images on either one

[Chaplian]

Strange, my tapatalk does not show the pic.

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My laptop using Chrome doesn't either.


Went old school and just tried it using IE and Mozilla - no images on either one

Can you guys try again? Just uploaded the pic directly to the website.


Gainzzzzz. Looks great!

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Nice job! Once I get done with my mechanical projects I’ll be moving onto some needed correction.

Thanks guys! A DA buffer is a godsend when doing paint correction.

[san]

Can you guys try again? Just uploaded the pic directly to the website.





Thanks guys! A DA buffer is a godsend when doing paint correction.

Can see now :thumbsup


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[pedro2u]

Can't see it in Chrome, but I now can in IE. Mirror finish!

[John in VA]

Can't see it in Chrome, but I now can in IE. Mirror finish!
I'm able to see the pic with Chrome now. Nice work!

[zhpnsnv]

Clay barred, compounded, and then polished the wagon. I actually still have the drivers side doors, quarter panel, and the back hatch left. Super labor intensive, but damn does the car look good. I plan on sealing it with Wolfgang's 3.0 Paint Sealant, and then topping that off with a wax (which I have not yet chosen.)

My upper body hates me.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190729/d1541b403b3f3997db77f6e85872d571.jpgFantastic work. Let that imola shine!!

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[zhpnsnv]

Interior and exterior cleaned today. Also picked up a new phone case to match my car's interior:

Soon I'm sending my leather wheel to coby to get wrapped in alcantara. Now that the car is off daily duty, I'm ready to give the alcantara wheel the attention it needs. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190729/75582b8efdd09161f852702a6db76dd8.jpg

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[Rovert]

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[Fenrir]

Just ordered a new set of tires, a front bumper grille, and a set of fog lamp/intake inserts..... I've spent enough that my stomach hurts but.. The car needs em..

[JETSET303]

Not really what I did today so much as over the last couple of months. Due to my back issues I was only able to tackle the paint correction a panel at a time. Finally finished up early this morning. Also deleted the front plate and debadged the trunk.
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The PO was an apartment dweller with surface parking so the paint was not in the best condition. It’s not perfect, but infinitely better than it was. The paint hasn’t had this level of clarity during my ownership. Will eventually wet sand and respray the hood and bumpers when time and my body allow. Took these with my phone last night. Need to take better shots in the sun.


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[ComradeNick]

Not really what I did today so much as over the last couple of months. Due to my back issues I was only able to tackle the paint correction a panel at a time. Finally finished up early this morning. Also deleted the front plate and debadged the trunk.
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The PO was an apartment dweller with surface parking so the paint was not in the best condition. It’s not perfect, but infinitely better than it was. The paint hasn’t had this level of clarity during my ownership. Will eventually wet sand and respray the hood and bumpers when time and my body allow. Took these with my phone last night. Need to take better shots in the sun.


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkBlack cars are so hard to keep looking nice, but when they are they look fantastic. Nice work

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[704sw]

Great job

[johnrando]

Black cars are so hard to keep looking nice, but when they are they look fantastic. Nice work

Sent from my SM-G973U using TapatalkSo true, nothing better than a clean black car in the shade, the song is true. :)

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[jwalther]

New belts, oil pan gasket and OFHG at 105k.

[KendrickC]

New steering wheel and shift knob 3549335494

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[JPMo]

New steering wheel and shift knob 3549335494

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I've seen that wheel on eBay. What are your thoughts? They certainly look cool

[704sw]

I've seen that wheel on eBay. What are your thoughts? They certainly look cool

I had one from a Ukrainian seller on eBay and the quality was top notch. It was nappa leather with perforated at 9:00/3:00, and had a nappa wrapped lower trim too. Only reason I sold it was because I switched my leather seats for alcantara.

I’ll look up the seller’s info in my eBay history if you’re interested. I’d definitely buy from them again.

[KendrickC]

I've seen that wheel on eBay. What are your thoughts? They certainly look coolHaven't had much seat time due to work but from last weekend it was pretty good. Took a bit of getting used to due to the flat bottom and contoured grips, but otherwise much nicer than the OE M3 wheel I had previously.
I had one from a Ukrainian seller on eBay and the quality was top notch. It was nappa leather with perforated at 9:00/3:00, and had a nappa wrapped lower trim too. Only reason I sold it was because I switched my leather seats for alcantara.

I’ll look up the seller’s info in my eBay history if you’re interested. I’d definitely buy from them again.Mines the same. Quality is 9/10 in my opinion. My 12 o'clock stripe isn't at 12 but at like 1158/59 haha. I'll get over it eventually, but for the meantime it's all I see. My wheel is perforated 9 and 3 and alcantara top and bottom. I also had to replace the plate where the airbag clips into with my original one for better fit but that's due to the steering wheel being a used wheel than seller's work so not related.

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[fredo]

I attended the M Town event today and drove an M5 with 10k miles:

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All digital dash:

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Rear entertainment system:

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and got a gift:

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It was fun. I only showed my DL, but had my insurance card handy just in case. I drove by myself. They had a pre-defined printed route, but the man told me "if you are familiar with the area, just go ahead and be back in 15-20 min." :thumbup

[Rovert]

Yes!!! That F90 is a machine. The ZF8 transmission is magically matched to the amount of power that’s put to the ground . It makes it toooo easy to drive WOT with little consequence. But in M-Town there are no consequences. It’s all fun. [emoji41]

[fredo]

+1. That engine has 617 HP ... Amazing.

[zhpnsnv]

Coby Wheel!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190810/4ae447fb8b3a7fe2c9993b9e2143e550.jpg

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[az3579]

In progress...https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190811/5a629c7a4a7838f5e22f345a514cfeed.jpg

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[RUS_ZHP]

In progress...https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190811/5a629c7a4a7838f5e22f345a514cfeed.jpg

Sent from my Pixel 3 using TapatalkBotond, are re-rawraping to OEM fabric or something else?

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[Aethir30]

Stretched it's legs for the first time in awhile. Also loaded down for a School run!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190811/5373af3f0f2713268425758c2bea2046.jpg

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[3ZHP]

Fourth fill up for the year and just a little over 1,200 since returning from Barber last September.

Not sure if it’s a good or bad thing???

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[e46zhpm3]

Installed spacers. 15mm upfront and back. 4 OEM csl 19" rims [emoji4] brought a smile to my face. Next step clay bar and wax https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190817/aad36d794e8d3b254b6012474389e656.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190817/764d881569c54c3e8339031ba473cbf1.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190817/e658858627aa7dbc46e2c05a14926998.jpg

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[Hermes]

I finally installed the Alpina brace on my 320i
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[Yass_ZHP]

Took him to the Indy, something's ticking when I let my foot off the gas around 1200 rpms, coming from the VANOS/timing chain, maybe time for a timing kit. Did VANOS like 5 months ago... Hopefully I'll get some news before the weekend

[BMWCurves]

Took him to the Indy, something's ticking when I let my foot off the gas around 1200 rpms, coming from the VANOS/timing chain, maybe time for a timing kit. Did VANOS like 5 months ago... Hopefully I'll get some news before the weekend

Can you take a video? I have a similar issue and I did VANOS seals in the past year.

[Yass_ZHP]

Can you take a video? I have a similar issue and I did VANOS seals in the past year.

It's already at the shop, sorry! so far everything from the timing chain looks good, they'll start with VANOS check tomorrow...

[KendrickC]

Last airbag recall for passenger side done today. Only took 20 minutes luckily. Tomorrow I drop my car off for the subframe work. Going to be weird knowing my car isn't in my garage for at least a week.

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[BMWCurves]

It's already at the shop, sorry! so far everything from the timing chain looks good, they'll start with VANOS check tomorrow...

My mechanic thought it was the VANOS seals that I replaced. I replaced them months ago, but a few months later every time I start up the car, there is a grinding/rattling when I first turn on the car, and then around 1,500 RPM.

[ZHP_Brandon]

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Feels good putting this in my car after so many years of wanting it lol

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[ZHP_Brandon]

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Excited to see the results of this, This is absolutely next on my list

My A pillar torx heads are stripped.... so who knows what kind of headache that’ll cause when I have to remove


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[az3579]

Excited to see the results of this, This is absolutely next on my list

My A pillar torx heads are stripped.... so who knows what kind of headache that’ll cause when I have to remove


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkResults are in my project thread.
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[nextelbuddy]

Results are in my project thread.
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I'm replacing my exhaust manifold today and hopes that it's a clogged cat causing my misfire on bank 2 and loss of power.

Botond I know you had clogged cats before but did you have lean conditions or misfire on top of your loss of power or was it just loss of power and that's it

[DeathTrap]

I'm replacing my exhaust manifold today and hopes that it's a clogged cat causing my misfire on bank 2 and loss of power.

Botond I know you had clogged cats before but did you have lean conditions or misfire on top of your loss of power or was it just loss of power and that's itI have the exact same issue. I'm waiting to do my emissions test before I swap my headers on. I'm 90% sure my cats are shot.

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[3ZHP]

Got the 4 cleaned up for EuroSunday! Now let’s see if the rain holds out.

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[az3579]

I'm replacing my exhaust manifold today and hopes that it's a clogged cat causing my misfire on bank 2 and loss of power.

Botond I know you had clogged cats before but did you have lean conditions or misfire on top of your loss of power or was it just loss of power and that's itIn my case it was just a loss of power. No CELs, no misfiring; just the balls of half a Prius.

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[Yass_ZHP]

My mechanic thought it was the VANOS seals that I replaced. I replaced them months ago, but a few months later every time I start up the car, there is a grinding/rattling when I first turn on the car, and then around 1,500 RPM.
I'll keep you posted once I have more info... Miss having my weekend drive..

[BMWCurves]

Stopped by my local dealership and got my wiper blades replaced for free and they did a "recall check" using my key.


I'll keep you posted once I have more info... Miss having my weekend drive..

Thanks!

[johnrando]

Stopped by my local dealership and got my wiper blades replaced for free and they did a "recall check" using my key.



Thanks!That's cool, those are a pain.

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[JPMo]

Stopped by my local dealership and got my wiper blades replaced for free and they did a "recall check" using my key.



Thanks!

Do all dealerships do windshield wipers free?

[az3579]

Do they always do windshield wipers for free?

They've never done that for me...

[BMWCurves]

Do all dealerships do windshield wipers free?

They've never done that for me...

It was a promotion my local BMW dealership was running. My father got an email from a service guy saying to come through and they'll replace the wipers for free and do a recall check. This is very likely in the hopes of drumming up extra business. I just showed up and asked, but I would guess this was a dealer-specific promotion.

[704sw]

It was a promotion my local BMW dealership was running. My father got an email from a service guy saying to come through and they'll replace the wipers for free and do a recall check. This is very likely in the hopes of drumming up extra business. I just showed up and asked, but I would guess this was a dealer-specific promotion.

Our dealer in Charlotte offers it (or used to at least) if you’re having other service done, but only if you have the OE style wipers because all they’re replacing is the rubber inserts.

[fredo]

I buy mine at Advance Auto Parts and ask them to install for me.

[BMWCurves]

Our dealer in Charlotte offers it (or used to at least) if you’re having other service done, but only if you have the OE style wipers because all they’re replacing is the rubber inserts.

They replaced mine with the euro wipers like previously had on.

[ZHP_Brandon]

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Not how I planned spending my Friday off...


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[pedro2u]

Ouch. Those NY drivers! (some of them)

How bad is that? Any structural damage or did the hood take the brunt of it?

[fredo]

Sorry to hear the news. Was the red truck involved ?

[az3579]

Ouch. Thankfully that is very easily repairable.

[DeathTrap]

That hurts...

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[zhpnsnv]

Gah! Hope everyone is ok.

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[ZHP_Brandon]

Ouch. Those NY drivers! (some of them)

How bad is that? Any structural damage or did the hood take the brunt of it?

Pulled it all apart yesterday in like 45 minutes, all cosmetic thank god, Already ordered everything else needed... but if it isn’t already ironic enough, I was supposed to send the car to paint in October.

I already had 2 spare hoods, 2 sets of headlights (One AL & rebuilt ZKW’s), Gloss Black Grills

What I had to buy was a rad support but I got a whole support, bumper support for only 60$ from a friend. Getting a fender this week for like 30$ lol


Sorry to hear the news. Was the red truck involved ?

No sadly, probably would’ve been well worth it... the reason why this happened is actually crazy


Ouch. Thankfully that is very easily repairable.

Agreed. I was angry for the first 4-5 minutes since none of this was my fault but... As I get older I realize things that can be replaced will be, I had some interesting plans for my car so now that this is happening I’m just forced to do it sooner. Always trying to look on the bright side


That hurts...

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Almost shed a tear seeing as too I’ve owned this car almost 5-6 years I think and this is the first time something like this happened.



Gah! Hope everyone is ok.

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Things being replaced:

headlight, headlight trim, hood, fender, potentially a new front bumper (I wanted a new one anyways), kidney grills, hood brackets (to be sure the new hood aligns perfectly), corner light


Thank you for the kind wishes & for everybody who cared to comment. I’m fine thank god & no one at all was injured, property was damaged for both parties but I’m handling things as best I can now.

I’ll be updating things in my build thread this week indefinitely explaining my future plans now and what’s happened since my last update on here [emoji53][emoji53][emoji53]



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[stephenkirsh]

Got some new spring clips from the junk yard for both ZHP and ZSP.

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[Rovert]

Purchased an eBay steering wrap and installed it myself patiently trying not to hurry at anything and enjoy the install.

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Once done (about 2.5 hours) and cleaned up, I can say this is a modification is in the top 3. Why? Because you get to interact it with it during all speeds and even when the engine isn’t even on. It feels soooooo good!! The plus is the car smells like a brand new leather interior just from the wheel.

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[PdZHP]

Very nice! There's so many on Ebay, which one did yougo with?
Thanks

[YoitsTmac]

In progress...https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190811/5a629c7a4a7838f5e22f345a514cfeed.jpg

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What glue did you use? I had awful luck with 3M 77 sadly

[johnrando]

Pulled it all apart yesterday in like 45 minutes, all cosmetic thank god, Already ordered everything else needed... but if it isn’t already ironic enough, I was supposed to send the car to paint in October.

I already had 2 spare hoods, 2 sets of headlights (One AL & rebuilt ZKW’s), Gloss Black Grills

What I had to buy was a rad support but I got a whole support, bumper support for only 60$ from a friend. Getting a fender this week for like 30$ lol



No sadly, probably would’ve been well worth it... the reason why this happened is actually crazy



Agreed. I was angry for the first 4-5 minutes since none of this was my fault but... As I get older I realize things that can be replaced will be, I had some interesting plans for my car so now that this is happening I’m just forced to do it sooner. Always trying to look on the bright side



Almost shed a tear seeing as too I’ve owned this car almost 5-6 years I think and this is the first time something like this happened.




Things being replaced:

headlight, headlight trim, hood, fender, potentially a new front bumper (I wanted a new one anyways), kidney grills, hood brackets (to be sure the new hood aligns perfectly), corner light


Thank you for the kind wishes & for everybody who cared to comment. I’m fine thank god & no one at all was injured, property was damaged for both parties but I’m handling things as best I can now.

I’ll be updating things in my build thread this week indefinitely explaining my future plans now and what’s happened since my last update on here [emoji53][emoji53][emoji53]



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[KendrickC]

Got my car back.

Subframe work is done (stage 1 at least). Need to drive it more this weekend but first impressions is that it feels much more stable and solid in the rear. Less roll when under load and less squatting (could be due to work subframe bushings being replaced with solid). A mild increase in NVH but I wouldn't say it's enough to be a drawback.

Photo when I went to pick the old lad up. Photos as well of process.

I went with CMP Auto plates and subframe bushings. OE diff bushings. 3563535636356373563835639

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[DeathTrap]

Well since we're in subframe mode, got me a clean, rust free one from the pullapart. I thought about painting it, but I think just a thorough cleaning will do the job.

I will be putting all OEM bushings back in...I really want to do Redish or CMP plates but I have never MIG'd before. I have taken a torch welding course and I was pretty damn good at it by the end of the course...maybe I should do the same for MIG? Might be the best investment I make for my automotive lifestyle.

When I take the old subframe out, I'll do headers and new O2s (since the exhaust has to come out), guibo, shifter bushings and seals, CSB, and maybe a diff swap? Sounds like a good winter project. That'll be almost all the maintenance!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190904/8f25fc4fbf43344615f129aeed063336.jpg

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[KendrickC]

I would have done the job myself if I had time to learn to weld, but since having a kid and going back to work time doesn't agree with me. Definitely take up a course if that's the case. One of my friends is TIG welding all his client cars as well but that's a lot of effort for the job though.

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[johnrando]

Nice werk!!

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[Rovert]

Very nice! There's so many on Ebay, which one did yougo with?
Thanks

This is the link I purchased from:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Leather-Steering-Wheel-Cover-for-BMW-E36-E36-5-E46-5-5-Series-E39-M3-M5/122341194184?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

The seller is: mooventsteven

I made sure to request to have the M stitching colours with this pic:
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/2f/9b/13/2f9b13a12089199f5a196d1dff988a11.jpg

[az3579]

Trevor, how hard was it to do? Do you have any experience sewing stuff?
I'm thinking of doing this for the incoming touring but I have zero sewing experience, and really want to make it absolutely perfect with no wrinkles or obvious imperfections. I'm worried that to achieve that it would take crazy skills - is that the case?

[Rovert]

Trevor, how hard was it to do? Do you have any experience sewing stuff?
I'm thinking of doing this for the incoming touring but I have zero sewing experience, and really want to make it absolutely perfect with no wrinkles or obvious imperfections. I'm worried that to achieve that it would take crazy skills - is that the case?

I had zero experience. I usually leave sewing up to my mom. Haha. It was too bad though. Take off trim, align wheel wrap especially at the spokes, then align where the edges come/stitch together in the inside, make sure the stitches are parallel and stitch away. Use double sided tape where I placed it and use more at the spokes. A good alignment will support the tape. You don’t want the tape to support the lack of aligning.

[DeathTrap]

It's 14% off now... I'm jumping in, plus 8% eBay bucks.

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[ZHP Dave]

Nothing exciting, but finally got the JRZs and GC camber plates installed on the front of the car. Monday I'm going to call BimmerWorld and order rear camber arms, and talk to them about sway bar(s). While messing with the front we noticed my steering rack looks its age, so I'll order a new rack, lines, and tire rods soon as well.

[az3579]

Took the alarm out of the rusty touring and installed on the new one. Holy crap what PITA it is to disassemble half the trunk area just to get to that darned tilt sensor... twice. lol

Coding done. Still some things left to do, such as exchange the halogens for rusty's Xenons. Gonna try to find an OE shutter connector so I can splice it into the factory harness, or maybe wire to the LCM. Haven't decided yet...

[cakM3]

Gonna try to find an OE shutter connector so I can splice it into the factory harness, or maybe wire to the LCM. Haven't decided yet...

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[squashman702]

Well since we're in subframe mode, got me a clean, rust free one from the pullapart. I thought about painting it, but I think just a thorough cleaning will do the job.

I will be putting all OEM bushings back in...I really want to do Redish or CMP plates but I have never MIG'd before. I have taken a torch welding course and I was pretty damn good at it by the end of the course...maybe I should do the same for MIG? Might be the best investment I make for my automotive lifestyle.

When I take the old subframe out, I'll do headers and new O2s (since the exhaust has to come out), guibo, shifter bushings and seals, CSB, and maybe a diff swap? Sounds like a good winter project. That'll be almost all the maintenance!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190904/8f25fc4fbf43344615f129aeed063336.jpg

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I'd say just buy a MIG and go for it. It won't take long to learn.

[das boots]

Edit: Incorrect posting.

[stephenkirsh]

My ZHP passed the 160k mike marker this weekend by doing 800 miles this weekend, 250 of which were at Thunder Hill West. 5 hours and 20 minutes of track time across 6 sessions. Single drivers don’t see that kind of track time in anything less than a 12 hour enduro.

Never had a problem, except some PS fluid hiccups.

What a little car [emoji593]

[Rovert]

I got a ZHP rack in the M. [emoji51][emoji3060][emoji3060][emoji3060]

[704sw]

My ZHP passed the 160k mike marker this weekend by doing 800 miles this weekend, 250 of which were at Thunder Hill West. 5 hours and 20 minutes of track time across 6 sessions. Single drivers don’t see that kind of track time in anything less than a 12 hour enduro.

Never had a problem, except some PS fluid hiccups.

What a little car [emoji593]

That’s some unreal track time, I’m super jealous.

[ZHPizza]

My ZHP passed the 160k mike marker this weekend by doing 800 miles this weekend, 250 of which were at Thunder Hill West. 5 hours and 20 minutes of track time across 6 sessions. Single drivers don’t see that kind of track time in anything less than a 12 hour enduro.

Never had a problem, except some PS fluid hiccups.

What a little car [emoji593]Holy crap man

I got a ZHP rack in the M. [emoji51][emoji3060][emoji3060][emoji3060]Same ratio as the competition package rack, right?

[Rovert]

Same ratio as the competition package rack, right?

That is what I have read. Not sure how that all works but that’s why I don’t make steering racks. LOL

My friend has been taking care of everything while I was in Aussie for a couple weeks and he was ultra descriptive on how great it was since sliced bread last week. I just got home now so hopefully I get to try this out and see if it’ll spark my memory with my ZHP. He just brought a RHD Scooby STI that happened to blow its head gasket so luckily I was gone when he needed a rental car. [emoji23]

[DeathTrap]

My ZHP passed the 160k mike marker this weekend by doing 800 miles this weekend, 250 of which were at Thunder Hill West. 5 hours and 20 minutes of track time across 6 sessions. Single drivers don’t see that kind of track time in anything less than a 12 hour enduro.

Never had a problem, except some PS fluid hiccups.

What a little car [emoji593]Jeez... I'm guessing the ZHP took it like a champ.

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[stephenkirsh]

Jeez... I'm guessing the ZHP took it like a champ.

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It did. I saw two cars go home on the back of AAA trucks that were much newer than the zhp, and they had no cosmetic damage so I’m guessing something in the driveline.

[stephenkirsh]

That’s some unreal track time, I’m super jealous.

It was. I don’t think I’ll ever get that much track time in one day again unless I rent a track myself or some how do a 24 hour race.

The company is called, appropriately, ”Track Time.” It’s an off-shoot of NASA.

[Joerdan23TN]

Finally replaced my cowl, the old one was so tired and letting in debris.

https://i.ibb.co/3cjhX7P/40764262-539-E-48-C9-85-FC-74-A37443-BCC8.jpg (https://ibb.co/JHGkLKS)
https://i.ibb.co/2y2wHTM/0-F517110-DB95-4-A23-BF42-07-D9-C8-B78-A78.jpg (https://ibb.co/pxDg5SK)

[johnrando]

Nice

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[az3579]

Swapped AL Bi-Xenons into the Orient touring today. Good riddance, halogens!

[ZHP_Brandon]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190921/9ed4bcf7b46ea4500de75be9aa206ae3.jpg

Picked up some great eye candy semi locally [emoji1605]... car should be going to paint sometime soon so these will be stored safely.
I’m going to make a thread on refurbishing the Dinan front and rear strut braces


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[Joerdan23TN]

Nice Brandon! Those are sick!

[704sw]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190921/9ed4bcf7b46ea4500de75be9aa206ae3.jpg

Picked up some great eye candy semi locally [emoji1605]... car should be going to paint sometime soon so these will be stored safely.
I’m going to make a thread on refurbishing the Dinan front and rear strut braces


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Are those Style 219s (or whatever the number) from the E90 M3? Won’t that be a really aggressive offset in our fenders?

[ZHP_Brandon]

Are those Style 219s (or whatever the number) from the E90 M3? Won’t that be a really aggressive offset in our fenders?

Yes they are!
I’m in the middle of hoarding parts to do something a little different, I’m cutting my quarters & front fenders and welding OEM M3 quarter panels in and grafting M3 front fender flares onto my facelift fenders. I’m planning to preserve the Facelift front end & I’m keeping the ZHP front bumper but getting it widened to fit the M3 stance.

I always loved 219M’s but refused to pay a fortune for them, they go for 1K - 1.2k with tires - so I managed to find these at a comfortable price local to me & they’ll really look great when my car is done. I love that 219’s are an Evolution of our stock 135’s, so I don’t want to lose the ZHP look... just beef it up or enhance it lol

Here’s the fit with a drop, I have spacers if necessary to get a good fit.

Edit: I have a question for you regarding the rear 135 calipers, do you need a bracket for those as well? I have those next on my list to snipe out for a “ok” price. I don’t want to jump the gun but I reaaaally them on my car lol and we have the luxury of just buying a bracket to swap them onto an M3

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[Vas]

Tore it apart. Check the project thread for Sketchi https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190923/1369b4a08b36da6f48fda7358191d3da.jpg

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[stephenkirsh]

Going big, vas

[Vas]

Going big, vas

Was not planned but here we are.

[DaveInMD]

Yes! This is definitely on my to-do list as well.

[DaveInMD]

Yes! This is definitely on my to-do list as well.

The windshield cowl.

[DaveInMD]

35728

Finished red wrap on trim pieces this weekend. The black-cube door handles were worn. Had some wood-grain dash trim from the 325i that held the wrap better because of the smooth surface. Took a little practice to get used to working the corners. (If at first you don't succeed, try, try again). We will see how well it holds up on the door handles this winter. Color in the photo looks a little pinkish because of the florescent lighting in my garage.

[Reasoned1]

That red trim looks freakin' AWESOME!

[ZHP_Brandon]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190925/845fff78ced39367018b5ee6d4f5e03a.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190925/385d077f5936bb4f48e3f2bf990c65d8.jpg

as you can imagine... my fingers are killing me lol but it’s incredible how handy hog rings are when upholstering

About to purchase Matte Black vinyl for super cheap, 11$ for 1Ftx5ft to wrap my trim in a nice satin finish, looking for part # to the M logo in the bottom trim currently lol


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[704sw]

Nicely done

[ZHP_Brandon]

Nicely done

Thank you! Took a while to get here but I decided to tackle it and finish 3/4 of the wheel in one sitting. Had to restart once because I noticed I did something wrong but I found my own method to do it, all the YouTube videos on it totally show you the wrong way to do it lol

Btw - I didn’t prick my self once [emoji1417] lmao which I’m shocked


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[Rovert]

Thank you! Took a while to get here but I decided to tackle it and finish 3/4 of the wheel in one sitting. Had to restart once because I noticed I did something wrong but I found my own method to do it, all the YouTube videos on it totally show you the wrong way to do it lol

Btw - I didn’t prick my self once [emoji1417] lmao which I’m shocked



What was the method you learned?? Wisdom is best shared and spread to us plebs!

[ZHP_Brandon]

What was the method you learned?? Wisdom is best shared and spread to us plebs!

Lol not learned just seemed more logical than the DIY’s I read through, your making me feel like I should’ve wrote a write up. I posted this on my IG story and everyone keeps asking me how much did it cost me and everyone goes ape shit when I say 40$ lol

First begin on the two wings and make your way into the steering wheel going up to the 12 o’clock strip or down, I chose to go over left to right because I had so grabbed so much thread from the kit

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The kit comes with double sided tape, use it generously on all the areas that you feel will come undone while seating the material onto your steering wheel, I made sure everything lined up before applying the double sided tape as you can see here (after you remove the back of the double sided tape, there’s almost no chance you’ll be able to move the wrap if you make a mistake so be wary of that

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These areas I was crucial of because one DIY I watched on it literally wasn’t lined up in the slightest and to me defeated the purpose of doing the wrap in the first place.

I am by no means the authority on doing this lol I have gaps, You can see the disgusting underside material in some areas, some areas one would think “could be tighter” but trust me, I stretched... I pulled, damn near split my fingers open and it wouldn’t budge lol much further than that

I love OEM Alcantara wheels but I know how poorly it wears with almost no usage so I decided to go this avenue and it came out impeccable. eBay seller asked me what I wanted and I said black Alcantara, M Tri stitching, & a yellow 12 o clock stripe since I plan on doing yellow brakes & maybe yellow seat belts in my sedan this fall lol

All in all, I’m pleased and I plan on installing it this afternoon and wrapping the trims later on [emoji1417]...

Now it’s time to install my Alcantara arm rest from Coby Wheel [emoji1605][emoji1605][emoji1605]


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[Joerdan23TN]

Nice work, Brandon.

[az3579]

The whole wrinkle thing is why I'm hesitant to try wrapping the touring's steering wheel. Wrinkles really trigger me... Lol

Do you think wrinkles would come out with some heat? Heat gun and a massage, perhaps? What about the "could be tighter" thing... Can it? If there's a way I could get the leather as tight as a brand new steering wheel from BMW then I'd give this a shot.

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[ZHP_Brandon]

The whole wrinkle thing is why I'm hesitant to try wrapping the touring's steering wheel. Wrinkles really trigger me... Lol

Do you think wrinkles would come out with some heat? Heat gun and a massage, perhaps? What about the "could be tighter" thing... Can it? If there's a way I could get the leather as tight as a brand new steering wheel from BMW then I'd give this a shot.

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If I’m being honest, I have almost 0 wrinkle but I do have gaps (which is inevitable on a first time try diy like this). I’m going to try to wrapping a few spare wheels I have laying around to see if my results get any better.

But I actually was thinking the same thing, I’m sure with a heat gun it would do a great job at tightening the leather up some. I mean hey, I bought it because I figured Alcantara wheels are normally in a ball park of 350-400$ & usually get disgusting in less than 4-8 months (maybe even less if we’re being honest).. Purchased the wrap for 1/10 of that overall price and since I inevitably have to replace it then hey, no big deal.

Maybe I’ll be the dummy on a leather wrap lol, i do recommend anybody doing this goes to Joann’s and buys a hog ring needle. Spent 4$ & got like 6 different sizes, chose a manageable size and I think the results are pretty decent


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[ZHP_Brandon]

Nice work, Brandon.

Thanks brother!


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[az3579]

If I’m being honest, I have almost 0 wrinkle but I do have gaps (which is inevitable on a first time try diy like this). I’m going to try to wrapping a few spare wheels I have laying around to see if my results get any better.

But I actually was thinking the same thing, I’m sure with a heat gun it would do a great job at tightening the leather up some. I mean hey, I bought it because I figured Alcantara wheels are normally in a ball park of 350-400$ & usually get disgusting in less than 4-8 months (maybe even less if we’re being honest).. Purchased the wrap for 1/10 of that overall price and since I inevitably have to replace it then hey, no big deal.

Maybe I’ll be the dummy on a leather wrap lol, i do recommend anybody doing this goes to Joann’s and buys a hog ring needle. Spent 4$ & got like 6 different sizes, chose a manageable size and I think the results are pretty decent


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If I came over, any chance you could show me in person on how to do it? :biggrin

[papa_g]

Seeing a lot of wheel upholstery posts lately. Are you guys putting the new leather over the old? You don’t remove the old leather/alcantara first?


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[ZHP_Brandon]

If I came over, any chance you could show me in person on how to do it? :biggrin

Yeah totally! lol it’s actually really simple


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[ZHP_Brandon]

Seeing a lot of wheel upholstery posts lately. Are you guys putting the new leather over the old? You don’t remove the old leather/alcantara first?


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Goes right over the old one, I guess when the sellers take there measurements for the wrap it isn’t to replace the original wrap & padding... but just to cover up the old one. It adds maybe 2MM to the overall thickness, probably less.

I still haven’t reinstalled mine honestly lol


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[Rovert]

I have no gap or any appearance of gap. I cinched the thread up nice and tight and massaged the leather as I went. After a month of sitting out in the sun and heat, the leather has relaxed and formed even better around the wheel. I even got compliments from someone who details and wraps exotics perfectly with extreme OCD to clearcoat correction. He wants to do it to his car...errr wants me to do his car. LOL.

[phillipjfry]

90,194 - New Zimmerman rotors & Akebono pads.

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[ZHP_Brandon]

I have no gap or any appearance of gap. I cinched the thread up nice and tight and massaged the leather as I went. After a month of sitting out in the sun and heat, the leather has relaxed and formed even better around the wheel. I even got compliments from someone who details and wraps exotics perfectly with extreme OCD to clearcoat correction. He wants to do it to his car...errr wants me to do his car. LOL.

Lmao hey I commend you for taking the time, I have Alcantara so idk if it has the same stretchy qualities but it’s really just microsuede. I JUST installed mine in my car and I’m happy... but my trim still looks beat to hell

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[Rovert]

Yeah! I want to go with alcantara next just to know what it’s like for upkeep. It’s a cheap experiment that is reversible which I like a lot. I’ve notice people who have sweaty/oily palms will have far more wear than my dry palms. When my sweaty hand friends drove my car after wrapping the steering wheel, they left the leather sticky. LOL

[ZHP_Brandon]

Yeah! I want to go with alcantara next just to know what it’s like for upkeep. It’s a cheap experiment that is reversible which I like a lot. I’ve notice people who have sweaty/oily palms will have far more wear than my dry palms. When my sweaty hand friends drove my car after wrapping the steering wheel, they left the leather sticky. LOL

My sentiments exactly lol I don’t suffer from sweaty palms either and my car had an alcantara steering wheel that was just disgusting so I think this is a great alternative. When I go to rewrap the trims I may try to tightening up 1 or 2 areas lol. This is one of those things that’s so satisfying once you do it that I want to get better and just do it again and again


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[Rovert]

Even if it’s out by a tiny bit you won’t feel it. And the tactile touch you get as you steer your car is worth far more than $50 to wrap it. LOL

This is by far the most dollar to pleasure ratio car mod I’ve done. [emoji41]

[papa_g]

as you can imagine... my fingers are killing me


prick


12 o’clock strip...“could be tighter” but trust me, I stretched... I pulled, damn near split my fingers open and it wouldn’t budge lol much further than that


a massage, perhaps?


...nice and tight and massaged ...He wants to do it to his car


I’ve notice people who have sweaty/oily palms...they left the leather sticky. LOL


I don’t suffer from sweaty palms...This is one of those things that’s so satisfying once you do it that I want to get better and just do it again and again...


you won’t feel it...This is by far the most dollar to pleasure ratio[emoji41]

I think I walked into the wrong forum. Pardon me.

[Rovert]

I think I walked into the wrong forum. Pardon me.

You know you waaaaaaant it. [emoji6][emoji2960]

[papa_g]

You know you waaaaaaant it. [emoji6][emoji2960]

LOL


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[az3579]

Installed my Dension Gateway BT Lite adapter. It took me three hours to figure out how to stuff the extra wiring back there and have the radio fit in place again before I gave up, buttoned it up and went inside. Then I just happened to come across a video showing a trick... went back out and had the whole thing installed in less than 15 minutes. I feel so dumb right now...

[John in VA]

Installed my Dension Gateway BT Lite adapter. It took me three hours to figure out how to stuff the extra wiring back there and have the radio fit in place again before I gave up, buttoned it up and went inside. Then I just happened to come across a video showing a trick... went back out and had the whole thing installed in less than 15 minutes. I feel so dumb right now...
Well done! Link to video?

[az3579]

Well done! Link to video?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9rVRgeQCO8&t=1192s

I have a different Dension unit but the same concept applies since the harness is the same length/size.
The video starts in the section where I had the epiphany. Specifically, I didn't realize you could just remove the vents, stick the extra part of the harness up there and keep it there while sticking everything back in.

[NYRhockey]

Had an oil change and the oil level sender replaced. Had no idea the part was $155, ouch.

[papa_g]

Had an oil change and the oil level sender replaced. Had no idea the part was $155, ouch.

Yeah man, shop probably went genuine bmw on that one. Plus who knows how much they mark it up. One time I got quoted for spark plug replacement, and each spark plug (NGK) was like $18, not including labor... outrageous.


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[DeathTrap]

Had an oil change and the oil level sender replaced. Had no idea the part was $155, ouch.What?! Did you get a BMW branded part?

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[NYRhockey]

What?! Did you get a BMW branded part?

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Appears so. I entered the part # in FCP and got this at an even higher price

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-oil-level-sender-12617508003-2?ads_cmpid=1586640911&ads_adid=59893888775&ads_matchtype=&ads_network=g&ads_creative=298302526031&utm_term=&ads_targetid=pla-327620319311&utm_campaign=&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&ttv=2&gclid=Cj0KCQjw5rbsBRCFARIsAGEYRwcWNbBcwtH0Mxch75pq-oIFhW9uWbFKfBpJ0jk-aWK0vr2Z05RobkEaApswEALw_wcB

[ZHP_Brandon]

Appears so. I entered the part # in FCP and got this at an even higher price

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-oil-level-sender-12617508003-2?ads_cmpid=1586640911&ads_adid=59893888775&ads_matchtype=&ads_network=g&ads_creative=298302526031&utm_term=&ads_targetid=pla-327620319311&utm_campaign=&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&ttv=2&gclid=Cj0KCQjw5rbsBRCFARIsAGEYRwcWNbBcwtH0Mxch75pq-oIFhW9uWbFKfBpJ0jk-aWK0vr2Z05RobkEaApswEALw_wcB

Bought mine on amazon for relatively cheap

BMW ENGINE OIL LEVEL SENSOR SENDER UNIT HELLA Germany OEM HELLA 1261-7508-003 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003NE119O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_XGJJDbPFSQDSM

58$ with prime & it’s the same part with the bmw logo shaved off/missing... sorry you paid so much




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[ZHP_Brandon]

Had an oil change and the oil level sender replaced. Had no idea the part was $155, ouch.

Bought mine on amazon for relatively cheap, it’s easy enough to change that I rolled the dice. FCP is great but some prices just don’t make sense

BMW ENGINE OIL LEVEL SENSOR SENDER UNIT HELLA Germany OEM HELLA 1261-7508-003 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003NE119O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_XGJJDbPFSQDSM

58$ with prime & it’s the same part with the bmw logo shaved off/missing... sorry you paid so much




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[az3579]

Appears so. I entered the part # in FCP and got this at an even higher price

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-oil-level-sender-12617508003-2?ads_cmpid=1586640911&ads_adid=59893888775&ads_matchtype=&ads_network=g&ads_creative=298302526031&utm_term=&ads_targetid=pla-327620319311&utm_campaign=&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&ttv=2&gclid=Cj0KCQjw5rbsBRCFARIsAGEYRwcWNbBcwtH0Mxch75pq-oIFhW9uWbFKfBpJ0jk-aWK0vr2Z05RobkEaApswEALw_wcBIf you look further down it says the OE part, Hella, was only $50.

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[NYRhockey]

If you look further down it says the OE part, Hella, was only $50.

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Yea i saw that. I guess that’s the price i gotta pay for not having the skillset to diy and that damn light kept randomly coming on.

Do shops generally not use non-oem parts? I know the bmw indy i used in the past had said they only use bmw parts but this shop is not one of those.


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[az3579]

Yea i saw that. I guess that’s the price i gotta pay for not having the skillset to diy and that damn light kept randomly coming on.

Do shops generally not use non-oem parts? I know the bmw indy i used in the past had said they only use bmw parts but this shop is not one of those.


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[fredo]

Most of the time, I buy my own parts and just pay for labor. The invoice will say "customer provided parts, no warranty." I'm ok with that.

[pedro2u]

and don't forget that your Indy puts a mark up on the parts he sells to you, so they lose some profit on the job if they don't supply the parts. You're lucky you have an Indy that lets you bring the parts, they seem few and far between

[pedro2u]

actually, since the Indy would be getting his parts at wholesale, he might still be better off saying he'd match the price you're walking in with a purchased from an online retailer. He'd still make the mark up from wholesale to a low retail price

[fredo]

+1. One shop offered to match the online prices for me.

[papa_g]

Getting my DME and EGS updated soon... so excited to see the positive difference it will make


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[jwalther]

More like what happened to me yesterday. . .someone backed into me. Not sure when it happened exactly though likely within the last 48 hours. That's the bad news. Good news is insurance will help pay for a much needed full front bumper respray. My driver's side rocker panel is pretty beat up from some road debris, so I plan to have that fixed as well.

https://i.imgur.com/IsHOy5h.jpg?1

[ComradeNick]

More like what happened to me yesterday. . .someone backed into me. Not sure when it happened exactly though likely within the last 48 hours. That's the bad news. Good news is insurance will help pay for a much needed full front bumper respray. My driver's side rocker panel is pretty beat up from some road debris, so I plan to have that fixed as well.

https://i.imgur.com/IsHOy5h.jpg?1That sucks, at least something good is going to come out of it

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[fredo]

+1. Hope you find a good shop for the repair.

[DeathTrap]

New BMW W/// arms on the Black D.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190928/0d847ea22f20faabb6738838d66e09bd.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190928/be9eee98e2f6b4a0220c4d4890647b28.jpg

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[az3579]

Re-acquired the set of Style 68's that came with Charlie's ZHP before he sold it to me. One tire needed replacing so I replaced it and installed the set today. It looks so much better with these than those ugly Style 45 stockers...

Just need to clean them now. Feeling really lazy.

https://i.imgur.com/L0aGSdQ.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/DOvQVV9.jpg



Also replaced the final stage resistor and rear wiper blade.




...arms on the Black D.

I just... can't.

[Rovert]

New BMW W/// arms on the Black D.


Because race carzzzzz. I need a new FCA. GG they’re expensive. [emoji24]

But in the meantime. Here’s a teaser:
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190929/706349844ec9c2ac299d9e4b16735cf3.jpg

[ZHP_Brandon]

Hey guys... this is how bored i am lmao

Been speaking with a member on here and thinking about tackling a chassis specific margin in the enthusiast apparel market, this was really made tailored to my liking but is really rough example of what I might be doing in the future. My plans are to do Wagon/Vert/Coupe variants of this design. Its a lot less about owning an M3, but more about what body style you love the most. I'm partial to sedans obv lol:caseyshrug

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[DeathTrap]

I started a YouTube channel a while back...I really need to start promoting it, maybe it'll motivate me. Check it out!! Go easy on me tho, I'm still new lol.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rWTwhaCCOo&feature=youtu.be

[Vas]

Finished the full cooling system overhaul

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[joeybananaz18]

Did my rear window regulator. The bad news is I need to order some butyl tape for the vapor barrier so I'm driving around without the door card tomorrow. The good news is that i'll be able to get on the sand beige/ black door cars i put together.

[johnrando]

Getting my DME and EGS updated soon... so excited to see the positive difference it will make


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[johnrando]

I started a YouTube channel a while back...I really need to start promoting it, maybe it'll motivate me. Check it out!! Go easy on me tho, I'm still new lol.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rWTwhaCCOo&feature=youtu.beCool, will check it out!

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[papa_g]

From where?

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BaliDawg on e46fanatics. Cable is coming in the mail, and he will help me update things remotely


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[Fenrir]

Picked up a new disa valve from FCP euro. I was starting to get the 4k power dip that quickly became a wall until I'd hit 5k. Don't know why I hadn't changed out my disa valve earlier in ownership. Either way, the car pulls like a scalded ape again. No more power dip.

[papa_g]

Picked up a new disa valve from FCP euro. I was starting to get the 4k power dip that quickly became a wall until I'd hit 5k. Don't know why I hadn't changed out my disa valve earlier in ownership. Either way, the car pulls like a scalded ape again. No more power dip.

Iz nice!


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[Fenrir]

Iz nice!


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Heck yeah it is!! ^_^ My old disa was well past it's prime. Gaskets were shot and the vale was rather sticky in function. For the life of me, I do not remember why I didn't just replace it last earlier like I intended to. Took me all of ten minutes to do. I didn't even remove my airbox.

No more dip iz very nice! :o

[Overboost]

BaliDawg on e46fanatics. Cable is coming in the mail, and he will help me update things remotely


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Scott has remotely setup WinKFP and flashed the DME and EGS for so many members over there. He really knows his stuff and is so helpful to so many members there.