Tony's ZHP Project

[Hornung418]

Whoa whoa whoa...this is epic! Are you gonna use the S54???

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[Tnhl1989]

Might as well replace all your bushings (if you haven't done this already) while you're there Tony :thumbsup

I will be replacing the bushings


so did you buy this donor?

I didn't purchase it. It was on Craigslist and I only inquired about the lcm as hoping it had the 4.0 or 4.5. Eventually in 2 weeks I got this great deal to do the project.


Tony,

No need to drop the subframe to replace the RSM's.

It's easier ;)


If you stare at that subframe you can tell its a little "different" :)


Sweet, where did you buy this, copart.com?

Someone else is parting it.


Dude that M diff/subframe is going to be sweet! Congrats on the work.

Sure will be with the ///M brakes too


Jealous you got the front brakes to pull apart at your disposal too.

Did you remove the abs sensors as well?

Yep pulled everything and it should be a easy swap once I replace all the bushings at the same time.


Whoa whoa whoa...this is epic! Are you gonna use the S54???

Sent from my GS3.

No I don't have the funds for the S54. I would rather super charge the ZHP rather then doing a engine swap.

[Vas]

Congrats man. LSD will awake the zhp

[Tnhl1989]

Thank you but only 1/3 of the work is done for now. I still have to drop my rear and have it reinforce. Replace all the bushings and then swap in the subframe and brakes. So lots of work left and probably won't get to it till June.

[ELCID86]

Are you coming/driving your car to the reunion?


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[derbo]

Congrats man. LSD will awake the zhp

Agreed. :D

Then Tony you can add M Track Mode to it :D

[slater]

looks great, tony. good call on getting the entire M3 rear end.

how are you reinforcing the rear floor? i'm going to do the foam fill, it makes the most sense to me (assuming i have no cracks larger than 20mm), and also install poly rear subframe/diff mounts as well (also makes sense, to better distribute the load).

peter

[Tnhl1989]

Are you coming/driving your car to the reunion?


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No I won't be able to make it this time around


Agreed. :D

Then Tony you can add M Track Mode to it :D

Link please


looks great, tony. good call on getting the entire M3 rear end.

how are you reinforcing the rear floor? i'm going to do the foam fill, it makes the most sense to me (assuming i have no cracks larger than 20mm), and also install poly rear subframe/diff mounts as well (also makes sense, to better distribute the load).

peter

Subframe reinforcement from tuner and welding. I probably will just do oem rubber for comfort.

[derbo]

Link please


http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?12642-DIY-M-track-Mode-for-non-M-MK60s

[Tnhl1989]

I'm comparing two subframe reinforcement kits right now. One from tunermotorsport which seems like the overall recommended one. The other is from AKG since everyone has been talking about their bushings and stuff.

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/image/suspension/TDR4675412_E46_rear_chassis_reinforcement_kit_subf rame_mouting_m3_330_325_328_323.jpg (http://www.turnermotorsport.com/showproduct.aspx?ProductID=91&SEName=e46-rear-chassissubframe-reinforcement-kit)

http://www.akgmotorsport.com/catalog/images/RSR46lg.jpg (http://www.akgmotorsport.com/catalog/catalog.php?category=e46%20Chassis%20Reinforcement )

Overall they both seem pretty well made. Does anyone got any other recommendations for a subframe reinforcement? I am planning to get all this done probably around June time.

[Hornung418]

AKG. And you should look up the foam fix as well. It can be found on e46f with JeppeJ's name on it.

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[slater]

AKG. And you should look up the foam fix as well. It can be found on e46f with JeppeJ's name on it.

Sent from my GS3.

yep, in my mind the plates are only a temporary fix - if you examine the cutaways some folks have done of the rear floor assembly you'll see that plates alone do not seem like the best fix. filling with the BMW non-expanding foam, assuming your spot welds are still intact, seems like the best solution.

peter

[Tnhl1989]

Alright I'll have to see how my car is after grinding down the paint to see if there are any cracks or anything. Last year when I dropped it there was nothing but I also been traveling to New York a good amount of times so I'm sure there may be something this time around. Time will tell once I get everything apart. I'll have to ask my parts guys to get the foam to do all that at the same time. Man I can't believe that it only has been a year and I'm on the path to do the lsd and brakes (non-zcp). Thanks again everyone and Derek for providing me info on the install/parts needed.

[Tnhl1989]

I'm thinking that the whole install will be happening around June. I have to gather my funds and get all the parts. Prepping the subframe is key so it will be a easy swap over. Currently looking into akg subframe mounts, m3 rear trailing arm bushings and oem front diff bushing with possible akg diff rear bushings. Along with that I'll be using the tunermotorsport subframe reinforcement and getting everything else needed to weld up everything. Does anyone have any insight on what I need to spray over the subframe after the welding is all done?

[Hornung418]

Its called a seam sealant. Just seals the welds so they don't corrode.

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[Tnhl1989]

Thanks all. So Monday I'm getting a pilkington windshield with a rain sensor. Just talked to the glass shop owner to clear up the misunderstanding. All is good now :)

Darn insurance company making things so difficult.

[ELCID86]

Thanks all. So Monday I'm getting a pilkington windshield with a rain sensor. Just talked to the glass shop owner to clear up the misunderstanding. All is good now :)

Darn insurance company making things so difficult.

Good. That's what I got.


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[Tnhl1989]

Didn't buy but getting replacement aspherical mirrors due to the last pair bubbling up and blue tint going away.

http://www.dubstopimports.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=617215173001

13843

Great customer service and pretty decent quality compared to cost of the new oem lenses.

[az3579]

Didn't buy but getting replacement aspherical mirrors due to the last pair bubbling up and blue tint going away.

http://www.dubstopimports.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=617215173001

13843

Great customer service and pretty decent quality compared to cost of the new oem lenses.

The 'last pair' being OEM ones or aftermarket?

[Tnhl1989]

Aftermarket from the same company. They are base right out of Watertown, MA. Great guy.

[ELCID86]

Didn't buy but getting replacement aspherical mirrors due to the last pair bubbling up and blue tint going away.

http://www.dubstopimports.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=617215173001




Great customer service and pretty decent quality compared to cost of the new oem lenses.
Those are the ones I got. Pretty happy with them, though BP said they may be too blue ;=)

[Tnhl1989]

Plans for this Sunday includes swapping over to the ///M front spindles with calipers along with the Z4M FCABs. Changing out the sway bar and reinforcement plate as well.

Hopefully get some tools to push out some of the bushings for the rear subframe while we are at it.

[Tnhl1989]

Few good updates over this past week. I was able to source set of AL headlights and also swap in my ZKW lens as well. It would seem to me that my driver side headlight is not adjusting level when I turned it on though. I'm not sure if I connected something in correctly or whatnot. Either way the light output is super amazing compared to the burnt ZKW headlights I had prior. Thank you Joop for the detailed youtube videos on disassembly and Charlie for guidance and photos as well. It was quite a easy swap after watching Joop's video a few times.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaQfWLe528U

Secondly I rewired up my GPS antenna behind the cluster. There is a perfect spot right behind the cluster for any receiving device. I would suggest that spot for anyone interested in adding GPS or Sirius. It doesn't seem to affect the reception to anything.

Third I was able to get my windshield replace with a pilkington with the rain sensor. I'll have to double check to make sure that it's functioning properly and coded correctly.

Day finished after getting windshield replaced.
http://i.imgur.com/d2xnLV9l.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/wLV8Ug4l.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/51NhHyFl.jpg

[johnrando]

Nice werk.

[ELCID86]

+1


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[cakM3]

Awesome progress on your ZHP Tony! :thumbsup

[derbo]

Did you get the m3 spindles all on?

[danewilson77]

Did you get the m3 spindles all on?

Tony says, "Spindles, schmindles"

[Tnhl1989]

Haha looking to do this over the weekend and get that m3 front end on the car.

Also does anyone have any clue on retrofitting pdc onto the car? I got the modules and everything. Just unsure about where the wires go on the gong side.

[derbo]

Haha looking to do this over the weekend and get that m3 front end on the car.

Also does anyone have any clue on retrofitting pdc onto the car? I got the modules and everything. Just unsure about where the wires go on the gong side.


Talk to Charlie. I think he is planning this on his M?

[Tnhl1989]

So this past weekend I successfully converted my front end to the m3 front end. After a previous weekend not realizing all the parts I needed to do in the first place. Anyways following kalim's swap here http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showpost.php?p=14272323 it was pretty easy along with Derek's help. The swap was very similar to Kalim's. Needed was tierods, spindles, calipers, and rotors. It really gave the front of the car a wider track. From www.bmwpkod.com/Media/Default/documents/2003-04_fastfacts.pdf states that the track of a standard 330i is front/rear 57.9/58.4 and the m3 is 59.4/60. In all it added a whole 1.5 inches to the front end and really makes it flush.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/26/bynajy6e.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/26/bemadu5e.jpg

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Overall happy with the way the brakes and everything turned out. There is a pretty big difference with the braking force from the new setup. The only thing left is to go with the ZCP route.

[Pip]

Looks great Tony. Nice job with all the work.

[Avetiso]

Nice. I wonder if converting both axles is a worthwhile upgrade.

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[derbo]

Nice. I wonder if converting both axles is a worthwhile upgrade.

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It is. The rear provides LSD, the front allows you to go ZCP rotors. :)

[Tnhl1989]

I think overall it is worth it since it would be more cost effective to go zcp over a big brake kit later on. Plus the pads and rotors were recently changed on the m3 before so there is so much life yet before I even consider to do the Zcp route. In the mean time I'll keep my eyes out for some brackets as well.

[Pip]

Need new brakes on zhp...get m3 front end. I like the sound reasoning.

[alexandre]

Need new brakes on zhp...get m3 front end. I like the sound reasoning.

:rofl

[derbo]

I think overall it is worth it since it would be more cost effective to go zcp over a big brake kit later on. Plus the pads and rotors were recently changed on the m3 before so there is so much life yet before I even consider to do the Zcp route. In the mean time I'll keep my eyes out for some brackets as well.

If not they are like $150 a piece brand new from BMW. Add the rotors and you got yourself the ZCP setup in the front. :)

[ELCID86]

Very nice work big T!


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[johnrando]

Wow nice

sent from a galaxy

[Tnhl1989]

Thanks all. Lots of other big projects going on as well. :)

[derbo]

Thanks all. Lots of other big projects going on as well. :)



You might as well put that S54 in too Tony. :P



2 x 34 11 2 282 619 Front Brake Carrier *ahem*
1 x 34 11 2 282 445 Front Left Perforated Rotor 345mm
1 x 34 11 2 282 446 Front Right Perforated Rotor 345mm

[Tnhl1989]

Man those are some pricey pieces :p

[derbo]

Because ///M

[cakM3]

Because ///M

Yes.....


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[Tnhl1989]

So probably when I come back next week the plan is to do the m3 mirrors drill base so at least I will have the mirrors on the car. Already got the m3 mirrors painted and just need to modify it a bit to get everything to all line up.

Secondly I'm considering a set of M parallels for rims. Any suggestions on how to get them to fit correctly on the zhp? I know the offset is a tad different as well and pretty aggressive overall. Looking to hear feedback from all. Thanks!

[az3579]

So probably when I come back next week the plan is to do the m3 mirrors drill base so at least I will have the mirrors on the car. Already got the m3 mirrors painted and just need to modify it a bit to get everything to all line up.

Secondly I'm considering a set of M parallels for rims. Any suggestions on how to get them to fit correctly on the zhp? I know the offset is a tad different as well and pretty aggressive overall. Looking to hear feedback from all. Thanks!

Considering you now have an M3 front setup, you are a lot more limited in your wheel choices because of the offsets...
I don't think you'll be able to get them to fit. :dunno

What exactly is the offset on the M-Pars? I know they're low, extremely aggressive for E46's even in stock form...

[Hornung418]

Considering you now have an M3 front setup, you are a lot more limited in your wheel choices because of the offsets...
I don't think you'll be able to get them to fit. :dunno

What exactly is the offset on the M-Pars? I know they're low, extremely aggressive for E46's even in stock form...
MPars are ET13 Front and ET25 Rear. I'd say that's a tough fit, running aggressive camber and fender work. There are better wheels out there, Tony.

[derbo]

So probably when I come back next week the plan is to do the m3 mirrors drill base so at least I will have the mirrors on the car. Already got the m3 mirrors painted and just need to modify it a bit to get everything to all line up.

Secondly I'm considering a set of M parallels for rims. Any suggestions on how to get them to fit correctly on the zhp? I know the offset is a tad different as well and pretty aggressive overall. Looking to hear feedback from all. Thanks!

You also need hub converters as the E39 ones are 74mm?

There are few versions of the M parallels but their fitment is very aggressive for a Non-M sedan.

[Tnhl1989]

Even with my new m stance?

[Hornung418]

Even with my new m stance?
Need the fenders, brah!

[derbo]

Even with my new m stance?

That doesnt change your fenders positions in respect to the hub. :)

[az3579]

Even with my new m stance?

Your new M stance really limited your selection of wheels. Short of getting wider fenders (or reverting to your prior setup), unfortunately it isn't going to happen.

[Avetiso]

You also need hub converters as the E39 ones are 74mm?

There are few versions of the M parallels but their fitment is very aggressive for a Non-M sedan.
Unless he got the E38 ones. But those are even more aggressive if I recall.

[Hornung418]

Unless he got the E38 ones. But those are even more aggressive if I recall.

Nah same offsets. Different hub bore.

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[derbo]

I think the E38 ones are a little more rare than the E39 ones.

[Tnhl1989]

I haven't updated in a while but some nice purchases will be happening soon and that rear end is going to get added soon.

Side note I did a flash and eonon install on my coworkers smg m3 and the csl flash makes a big difference

[derbo]

Nice :)

Did you clean up the rear end?

[Tnhl1989]

Not yet still have to purchase it and school and travel got in the way for the time being. I just want to get it done soon before the snow.

[derbo]

Not yet still have to purchase it and school and travel got in the way for the time being. I just want to get it done soon before the snow.

snow? whats that.

[ELCID86]

Good to see you back. Excited to hear about the new butt lift!

[az3579]

Looking forward to the diff swap, Tony. :thumbsup


snow? whats that.

It's known as drift powder here in the Northeast.

[OtterEffect]

Looking forward to the diff swap, Tony. :thumbsup



It's known as drift powder here in the Northeast.

Drift powder.. Love it :rofl


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[Avetiso]

Looking forward to the diff swap, Tony. :thumbsup



It's known as drift powder here in the Northeast.
:rofl

[slater]

It's known as drift powder here in the Northeast.

LOL. and you don't even get that much in CT!

peter

[az3579]

LOL. and you don't even get that much in CT!

peter

BS! We get snow on a regular basis, especially in recent times!

[NoVAphotog]

BS! We get snow on a regular basis, especially in recent times!

+1

[cakM3]

LOL. and you don't even get that much in CT!

peter


BS! We get snow on a regular basis, especially in recent times!

BP what we get is a light dusting compared to what Peter gets every season....

[az3579]

BP what we get is a light dusting compared to what Peter gets every season....

Compared to, maybe, but definitely not a light dusting compared to our Virginia residents...
We still get respectable snowfall. Respectable in a sense that all seasons don't cut it, IMO. (that doesn't seem to stop people from running them though, and with their driving skills 'round here, that's scary)

[Tnhl1989]

Finally found and purchase a new lcm. Happens to be coming from Canada and should be here next month. Finally I'll have triple blink and rear fogs all together.

[slater]

BP what we get is a light dusting compared to what Peter gets every season....

i'd say that was a fair assessment. :)



Compared to, maybe, but definitely not a light dusting compared to our Virginia residents...
We still get respectable snowfall. Respectable in a sense that all seasons don't cut it, IMO.

i had 7' snowbanks lining my 150' driveway last year... which was a crazy year, but where i grew up in VT, we'd get a foot of snow overnight and school would still be on for the next day. whereas where i was born in CT, school gets closed after a few inches. :)



Finally found and purchase a new lcm. Happens to be coming from Canada and should be here next month. Finally I'll have triple blink and rear fogs all together.

sweet! where in canada? i am thinking about going this route as well, the rear fog is very helpful (in my opinion) and triple-blink would rock.

peter

[Tnhl1989]

Well the rear fogs from the uk and happen to find it on ebay. I close the tab by mistake while scanning all the lcm on there and it happen to have the right one. Pure luck I would say.

[ELCID86]

Well the rear fogs from the uk and happen to find it on ebay. I close the tab by mistake while scanning all the lcm on there and it happen to have the right one. Pure luck I would say.

Great find.


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[alexandre]

Finally found and purchase a new lcm. Happens to be coming from Canada and should be here next month. Finally I'll have triple blink and rear fogs all together.

"next month" we're not that far :rofl

Mine was local too! It's such a useful feature... I'm glad I spent the $ on it!

[Tnhl1989]

Actually fedex said Thursday :)

[johnrando]

Cool beans

[Tnhl1989]

Just picked up another driver side mirror to replace the ribbon connection in the current setup. Got it only for 30 dollars and a sport airbag for another 40 at a junk yard. Man I love the pull your own parts one. Finally they are starting to receive these cars there since it's coming of age. I can almost out everything back together.

[johnrando]

Sweet

[Tnhl1989]

So got all my mirror motors replaced into the ///M housing. My car is going to become whole again soon. Before the M3 rear end goes in.

[cakM3]

Nice progress Tony!

[danewilson77]

Nice progress Tony!
+1

No flame suit required!

[Tnhl1989]

Just picked up and installed Corsa UUC TSE3 exhaust. Drove down to NJ to pick them up. Talked to the seller a bit to see why he didn't sell them yet and it was because a lot of people wanted it shipped. Three hours down and up and two hours in the shop to get it installed. Used the lift at work and just hand tools. Would've been quicker if I was using the power tools. Loving the sound it makes and I can't keep my foot off the pedal anymore. Now I know why everyone is getting the exhaust. Installed at 141265 miles.

[derbo]

Just picked up and installed Corsa UUC TSE3 exhaust. Drove down to NJ to pick them up. Talked to the seller a bit to see why he didn't sell them yet and it was because a lot of people wanted it shipped. Three hours down and up and two hours in the shop to get it installed. Used the lift at work and just hand tools. Would've been quicker if I was using the power tools. Loving the sound it makes and I can't keep my foot off the pedal anymore. Now I know why everyone is getting the exhaust. Installed at 141265 miles.


my favorite exhaust.

[ELCID86]

Just picked up and installed Corsa UUC TSE3 exhaust. Drove down to NJ to pick them up. Talked to the seller a bit to see why he didn't sell them yet and it was because a lot of people wanted it shipped. Three hours down and up and two hours in the shop to get it installed. Used the lift at work and just hand tools. Would've been quicker if I was using the power tools. Loving the sound it makes and I can't keep my foot off the pedal anymore. Now I know why everyone is getting the exhaust. Installed at 141265 miles.
Nice find! I know you've been longing for one. Congrats. Can't wait to hear it (maybe in OH next year...)

[az3579]

You need GruppeM in your life. Unbeatable exhaust/intake sound combo.

[Tnhl1989]

Sorry won't be driving my car if I end up going.

BP find me one ;)

[az3579]

Sorry won't be driving my car if I end up going.

BP find me one ;)

www.google.com

Have fun, buddy! :biggrin



If I see one pop up somewhere, I'll let you know, though I'm shying away from window shopping because I always find something I want. lol

[cakM3]

I'm glad you're enjoying your new exhaust Tony! :thumbsup I could hear your exhaust when you called me last night and know the feeling of enjoyment since I too have this exhaust on my ZHP.... yeah, you'll be finding places to just goose the throttle just to hear your exhaust. ;) The sound would be even better once you source a Gruppe M CAI.....telling you... you will absolutely love your car then! :biggrin

[Tnhl1989]

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http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/27/by4era2y.jpg

[danewilson77]

Mmmmm

"No flamesuit required"

[johnrando]

Awesome Tony... finally!!! :)

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[Tnhl1989]

Awesome Tony... finally!!! :)

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Haha tell me about it Rando.

[derbo]

Best exhaust ever.

[az3579]

Best exhaust ever.

I concur... as long as we're talking about E46 non-M. :)

[derbo]

I concur... as long as we're talking about E46 non-M. :)

I wonder...what an S54 + UUC TSE3 sounds like. O_o

[Tnhl1989]

I wonder...what an S54 + UUC TSE3 sounds like. O_o

Ask Charlie??

[cakM3]

I wonder...what an S54 + UUC TSE3 sounds like. O_o


Ask Charlie??

Umn....No.....

[az3579]

I wonder...what an S54 + UUC TSE3 sounds like. O_o

Is that even possible???

[derbo]

Is that even possible???

Well, it means you have to hack somewhere on the UUC or a exhaust manifold to get it to bolt on..

[Tnhl1989]

They make one for it. http://store.uucmotorwerks.com/mobile/corsa-exhaust-for-2001-2007-e46-m3-p683.aspx

[derbo]

They make one for it. http://store.uucmotorwerks.com/mobile/corsa-exhaust-for-2001-2007-e46-m3-p683.aspx

Well I was wondering a TSE3 specifically with an S54 :)

[Tnhl1989]

Umn....No.....

Even better - http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=475031&highlight=corsa

One for sale!

[Tnhl1989]

https://vimeo.com/111376615

I got this from alexandre back in may and I finally put it all together now. Talk about waiting for this retrofit.

Pdc for the city and eonon headunit with rear view camera. Only need a pdc button now......how am I going to do that?

[ELCID86]

Good job. #crickets!


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[az3579]

https://vimeo.com/111376615

I got this from alexandre back in may and I finally put it all together now. Talk about waiting for this retrofit.

Pdc for the city and eonon headunit with rear view camera. Only need a pdc button now......how am I going to do that?

There is no PDC button for the E46. PDC equipped cars have it on permanently with no option to silence it.

[cakM3]

There is no PDC button for the E46. PDC equipped cars have it on permanently with no option to silence it.

That's what I'm inclined to believe as well...


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[Tnhl1989]

There is no PDC button for the E46. PDC equipped cars have it on permanently with no option to silence it.

Source - E46 PDC Installation Guide (http://www.kneb.net/bmw/E46/Park%20distance%20control%20retrofit.pdf)

I do believe that it's possible and I will try it! :)

Front PDC thread with button integration (http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=1002925&highlight=front+oem+pdc)

Last button to add to my list unless I install a pedal box with two sport buttons ;)

[derbo]

Interesting.

[az3579]

Source - E46 PDC Installation Guide (http://www.kneb.net/bmw/E46/Park%20distance%20control%20retrofit.pdf)

I do believe that it's possible and I will try it! :)

Front PDC thread with button integration (http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=1002925&highlight=front+oem+pdc)

Last button to add to my list unless I install a pedal box with two sport buttons ;)

There doesn't appear to be any mention of a switch in there.

[Tnhl1989]

It's in post # 2

He has a photo on the thread.

[ELCID86]

Last button to add to my list unless I install a pedal box with two sport buttons ;)
I think you'd like the PB, but it seems pretty complicated (and risky?) to open up the control box.

[az3579]

Didn't even see a second link in there.
Do like, do want.

[Tnhl1989]

Not really too hard. Would just need to figure out the setup and wiring for the PB. However I am already happy and won't have room for the pb retrofit if that ever happens since I'm doing the pdc button.

I'm looking for a front pdc setup as well to add to this.

[derbo]

Why do I dislike the look of PDC and everyone wants it? O_o

[johnrando]

I dislike the look too but understand why people want the functionality.

[derbo]

I dislike the look too but understand why people want the functionality.

My neighbor install a PDC that went behind the bumpers. I'm not sure if it was aftermarket or hack to the OEM setup but he also disliked the look and wanted the PDC. I'll be sure to ask him about it. He has an E90 335i.

[az3579]

Why do I dislike the look of PDC and everyone wants it? O_o

Looks fine to me. :dunno
The functionality is totally awesome though. I need this in my life.

[derbo]

Looks fine to me. :dunno
The functionality is totally awesome though. I need this in my life.

I never liked the little round holes. :)

[johnrando]

I never liked the little round holes. :)

lol, +1

[Tnhl1989]

BMW once had a license plate retrofit before if you want to go that route. I think my carbon fiber diffusor catches more attention.

[johnrando]

I like that. Every PDC owner needs a c/f diffuser! :biggrin

[Tnhl1989]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/26/17d112ff36ecd2a655eacfabe5b12d3a.jpg

Got a set of DS1 with new Dunlop SP Sport4 for the winter. Can't wait for that snow.


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[Tnhl1989]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/26/8f3d8e43522cf043df32e74b28eaf1e8.jpg

Had this done a while ago. Oct 24th 2014

Airbag warranty replacement.


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[az3579]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/26/17d112ff36ecd2a655eacfabe5b12d3a.jpg

Got a set of DS1 with new Dunlop SP Sport4 for the winter. Can't wait for that snow.


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You can keep your snow... :shifty

[Tnhl1989]

So much snow! Already left work.


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[Tnhl1989]

Just added Ziza interior light package to my car. I just have to say dang I should have done this a long time ago.

http://i.imgur.com/Bdfo5Vf.png (http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330i-M54_3.0L/Lighting/Interior/ES2207842/)

[ELCID86]

Just added Ziza interior light package to my car. I just have to say dang I should have done this a long time ago.



Bright idea! ;-)


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[derbo]

you know I never liked the blue-ness of the LEDs. Are these bluish?

[Vas]

Not at all

[Tnhl1989]

Nope they are like pure white


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[derbo]

Nope they are like pure white


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Like 4300k? Thanks to flux I've been wanting warmer lights like 3800k

[Tnhl1989]

Like 5000k

On the other hand Charlie is putting together my sport mode button mod for the sprintbooster.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/30/921bd28cb313ba47d75e19d62dec972d.jpg


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[ELCID86]

^ and he's using his hair dryer! :) You are in good hands, T.

[cakM3]

Like 5000k

On the other hand Charlie is putting together my sport mode button mod for the sprintbooster.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/30/921bd28cb313ba47d75e19d62dec972d.jpg


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I realize now just how far my BMW addiction has taken me..... I now find myself modding Tony's ZHP....I have already modded Channing's so I imagine it's only a matter of time before I work on Patrick's ZHP and who knows who else's ZHP I may end up modding... ;)

I have really jumped into a very deep rabbit hole regarding my BMW addiction ;)

[cakM3]

This is after modding both Sport Buttons....

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One will go into my ZHP to correct a discrepancy....

[rguti153]

I need one ..... !!!!! I'll pay u for the work

[Tnhl1989]

Haha Charlie isn't going to touch it for a long time. Got a lot of research to do.


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[cakM3]

Got some more work to do before I can say this mod is up to my standards.....(perfection)...

Got issues with how the LEDs are working but the switch is working as it should so at least the functionality of the "Sport Button" is there. Not sure why the LEDs are kicking my butt but I'm having issues today..... That's why Tony mentioned I wasn't going to touch this for a long time.... seems Will has a great success rate regarding the full functionality of this mod. I will be doing some more reading/research so I can get this right.

Thanks Tony for your help and bearing with the setbacks regarding the LEDs......

[rguti153]

the only way to get better is another go at it with another one lol

[Tnhl1989]

The best way is to do research and be prepared. :)


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[cakM3]

The best way is to do research and be prepared. :)


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[WOLFN8TR]

Charlie with hair! :drevil

Good work guys...:thumbup

[cakM3]

Charlie with hair! :drevil

Good work guys...:thumbup

Thanks for the laugh Gary ;) Yes.....Charrie has hair......

Yeah, I'm growing my hair for the upcoming New England winter season.....if it's bitter cold then I will allow my hair to continue to grow.....if it's wimpy, then I will go back to my shaved dome ;)

[Tnhl1989]

You know what's funny is that I didn't even realized his head had hair. Lol


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[ELCID86]

You know what's funny is that I didn't even realized his head had hair. Lol


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Same here! :rofl I wondered what it was about that picture... new glasses? Goatee?? AHH, the HAIR!! Looks good Chuck.

[johnrando]

lol at the hair comments. GL with the SB mod (and your mod addiction Charlie. :biggrin )

[Tnhl1989]

143310 12/15/14 oil change
Wheel studs black 82mm from ray

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/18/c9131ee419bd3847a172c38a1a51c4a9.jpg

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[ELCID86]

Those studs make it so much easier!

[az3579]

Oh so that's what that pic you sent me was for... I couldn't see the studs against the black wheels. lol

[Tnhl1989]

Few more things tonight

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/18/d95d91a56dcf199a07596e94f3507e06.jpg

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/18/b901d1b7fed2a4ccfa6a163ad89905d0.jpg

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/18/801531fc3f4ca60af42215e791f5c964.jpg


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[rguti153]

Rear shade ?

[Tnhl1989]

You guessed it :)


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[rguti153]

I want one . Been looking for one . Electric

[Tnhl1989]

Good luck in getting the everything for a cheap price.


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[derbo]

Dang I want that rear shade to complete my rear shades. LOL nice pickups Tony!

[cakM3]

Tony, you're making great progress on your ZHP! Keep it up my friend! :thumbsup

[johnrando]

+1

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[Tnhl1989]

https://vimeo.com/115211635

Look at how quick this is :)


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[az3579]

That is pretty quick. Nice.


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[rguti153]

Where did u sort everything from ? Ebay ?

[Tnhl1989]

Well you could go to dealer for it. I did end up getting it from eBay along with the center console switch cluster. You don't have to have the console switch cluster in order to do it though. Still putting things back together now.


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[rguti153]

All I see is for e39

[Tnhl1989]

Not searching hard enough. I had purchase mine after doing different searches. Took a while but found it.




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[Tnhl1989]

Last night with the spaces on my car 15 mm in the front and 20 mm in back. The front ones are too aggressive I believe and I might have to go to a 10 mm.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/23/1fc92d38218ac8bd0a497fcb33f8f4a3.jpg

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/23/b7966a69279269cbb6557d83a2b4a714.jpg

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/23/09e06873a8997228f2f38982f3af9e40.jpg

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/23/db464d3cb2f26e80fbc5a37d9ee21bc1.jpg

I also installed the BMW CCA badging.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/23/5bb9ff8c8c1a26e7d09a58278f86571b.jpg


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[johnrando]

Looks good. Agree, it could be a little.

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[az3579]

Wow, the rears look perfectly flush.
With the M3 front bits, your offset is more aggressive. Personally I wouldn't go more than 5, just to be on the safe side.

[Chad44]

Alllllll the buttons...

[Chad44]

Well I guess I thought I was looking at the most recent post when I saw the switch panel with rear shade button.

[cakM3]

Well I guess I thought I was looking at the most recent post when I saw the switch panel with rear shade button.

Yeah Chad....Tony was over on Sunday and we finished his rear sunshade option when I helped him swap over button panels and make two soldering connections. He has a nice setup now :thumbsup

[theothersawyer]

I really like that rear sunshade! Nice feature!

[Johnmadd]

I really like that rear sunshade! Nice feature!

+1 definitely :drool worthy

[Tnhl1989]

https://vimeo.com/119038548

At the airport and in a garage. Getting ready to lift off to cancun for a week. Just wanted to leave a note.

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[johnrando]

Sweet, enjoy Cancun!

[ELCID86]

Enjoy! I just got back from London and Madrid. Too cold there!


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[cakM3]

Have fun Tony....it's snowing up here again....

[Tnhl1989]

https://vimeo.com/119403389

Ending my day

[johnrando]

That's the way to end a day.

[Tnhl1989]

This weekends project is finally the m3 rear end into my car. I still wished I did more prep work however what can you do. Overall not too bad and hoping to get the reinforcement plates in. Haven't seen any cracks in my subframe however peace of mind is better. Spent about 10 hours today on the project. Also got some nice coils coming in as well.

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https://vimeo.com/129270352

Found and corrected a few more things while I have everything apart.

[Vas]

Awesome

[derbo]

Its nice to see you are alive :)

[WOLFN8TR]

Interesting as I was just reading up on the sub frame DIY's. Seems like so much work especially with no lift. Are you welding or epoxying the plates in? I have the gun and epoxy if your interested.

[Tnhl1989]

Would love to weld everything in place however it seems to be hard to find a welder currently even with my connections. I'll do a bit more digging around to see if someone can weld it over the weekend. Yes it is on a lift and I did everything myself so far.

[Tnhl1989]

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Under the car the 4 main points. Still need to do the two weld points in the trunk. Got a friend who hooked me up with the welder. 8pm till 3am today and got the gas tank back on the car. Only spilled some on my head and now time to put the rear end back together.

[JB3]

So jealous right now. Got my diff out, but can't tackle this at the moment. /frowny face

[cakM3]

Looks good Tony!! :thumbsup


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[ELCID86]

Hard work. Nice job. No smoking!


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[WOLFN8TR]

Excellent work Tony! Man this looks like a lot of work.

[johnrando]

Great werk!

[Tnhl1989]

So one of the rear subframe bolts broke while I was reinstalling everything. Looks like things are on hold until I figured out how to fix that issue. Man I was getting excited that everything was going pretty smooth.

[JB3]

That suuuuuucks. Sorry man.

[WOLFN8TR]

Oh man, that really sucks!

[johnrando]

+1

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[cakM3]

So one of the rear subframe bolts broke while I was reinstalling everything. Looks like things are on hold until I figured out how to fix that issue. Man I was getting excited that everything was going pretty smooth.

Ugh......


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[Tnhl1989]

Everything is all back together. So far everything is running great. Still need to do the camber arms, alignment and new tires/rims.

Man that ratio sure makes the car want to go even more.

https://vimeo.com/130084015

A small snapchat video of the difference.

[Tnhl1989]

A another small update with Bridgestone tires.

http://m.tirerack.com/tires/TireDetailsServlet?tireMake=Bridgestone&tireModel=Potenza+RE-71R&partnum=445WR7RE71R

Before with the snows on them. Notice how slam the fronts are.
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After getting summers on them. I am still rubbing a little bit somewhere. Not as much as before.
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[ELCID86]

I love the second shot


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[Tnhl1989]

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[cakM3]

Looks good Tony! :thumbsup

[Vas]

Looks great. When is the s54 swap happening?

[Tnhl1989]

Not planning on doing that swap at all actually. Just going to save up once this car is finish for my next car. :)

[Tnhl1989]

Replaced my ball joints and lower control arms yesterday with Turner Motorsport adjustable ones. I didn't have the BMW tool to remove the ball joint so I tried to make a few different things that didn't work and broke. Reason for the change was because a tow truck person strapped the hooks around the control arms instead of the tow hook like I put on for her.


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A sample of what the tools I made look like. Used sockets instead.

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That totally didn't work and I spent a about 4-5 hours on it till my buddy said he just hammered it out.

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So that's pretty much what I did. Had a friend stopped by to give me a hand and it was done in a matter of two hours. Should've had someone there in the first place to give me a hand it would've been so much easier.

Reference this thread here.

http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showpost.php?p=3794291&postcount=2

Just use a 4 pound hammer and a socket.

Not for a alignment and I'm almost all set!

[BMWCurves]

None of the links work. Bummer about the tow lady messing them up.

[Tnhl1989]

Which post #?

[BMWCurves]

Which post #?

#451. The top two attachments are 404s.

[Tnhl1989]

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Guess the suspension work and rear end work really threw my alignment out a lot. Glad it's all fixed now :)

[ELCID86]

Nice work T.


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[johnrando]

Nice!

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[Tnhl1989]

152000 oil change

[Pip]

Love this car. Wish I kept my ZHP. Would've had it been a manual.

[ELCID86]

Bump


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[Tnhl1989]

Might be time to let go of this car.... We shall see.

[fredo]

Do u have another car in mind ?

[Tnhl1989]

Do u have another car in mind ?

Yes, got my eyes on a new F80 M3. The numbers works out pretty well for me. It has been a great project car.

[az3579]

Yes, got my eyes on a new F80 M3. The numbers works out pretty well for me. It has been a great project car.

Man... I so wish I could be you right now. lol

[ELCID86]

Good to see you. Hope you'll stick around no matter the decision.


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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - an e46f member

[Tnhl1989]

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[az3579]

I would very much like to occupy your passenger seat when you get it... I'll get out (eventually), I promise... :)

[derbo]

my god Tony. :)

[Pip]

Beautiful cars. Although you've modded the Z to where I would've wanted mine to go

[Tnhl1989]

Beautiful cars. Although you've modded the Z to where I would've wanted mine to go

Well you are welcome to purchase mine ;) haha

[Vas]

Balling

[slater]

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this is the only new car i would buy. especially in that color. awesome.

[ELCID86]

Cha-ching


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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - an e46f member

[cakM3]

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I approve ;) Congrats Tony!:thumbsup

[Sockethead]

Beautiful
My wife wants that exact same car :)

[WOLFN8TR]

Congrats Tony!! Sweet looking M3!! [emoji106][emoji106]

[ELCID86]

Wait. Did he buy it?


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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - an e46f member

[az3579]

Wait. Did he buy it?


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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - an e46f member
He's on the fence, so no... Not "yet". :)

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[Tnhl1989]

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[ELCID86]

Low mileage car... :)

[Tnhl1989]

Had a meeting with bp today. He got a chance to experience the new car. Best thing is he didn't leave anything on my seats from the excitement.

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[Pip]

Dude that car is epic! Guess you did the deed considering you said "my seats".

[johnrando]

Awesome!

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[Tnhl1989]

Yeah I still can't believe I only had the Zhp for three years. I do have to say thank you to everyone on the forums for making it happen for me. I really couldn't manage owning a car like this without all your help. To me the Zhp will always live in my heart and if anyone has any questions feel free to reach out. The f80 is a amazing work of art however the way I had my Zhp setup was just a like a little pup with a nasty bite. The f80 just mature it to a full wolf which was a wonderful upgrade. Cheers to all and Merry Christmas.

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[Sockethead]

That's one hell of a Christmas present, eh? Congrats!

[danewilson77]

It's trash. Trade it in immediately. It has headlight washers. Pffft....



I keed, I keed.

Well done Tony, and congrats. Merry Christmas buddy. You worked for that car. Take care of it.

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[derbo]

its one amazing upgrade Tony! :)

[johnrando]

Wow Tony, congrats. Thanks on the kinds words on the forum. please do stick around.

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[Tnhl1989]

That's one hell of a Christmas present, eh? Congrats!

Yes pretty big one.


It's trash. Trade it in immediately. It has headlight washers. Pffft....



I keed, I keed.

Well done Tony, and congrats. Merry Christmas buddy. You worked for that car. Take care of it.

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You know I would just code out the washers however BMW is covering the washer fluid. One of the perk for working at BMW.


its one amazing upgrade Tony! :)

Yeah I keep forgetting how easy it is to go from 60 to 100 on this car.


Wow Tony, congrats. Thanks on the kinds words on the forum. please do stick around.

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Of course I will try. Not much to report on this car since I won't be modding it much.


Wait. Did he buy it?


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No, I am leasing it currently as it was a great deal and it made sense to me because I was waiting for figures on a m2. If the numbers make sense for that I can get out of this car early and into that however I don't think it will since the residual value on the m3 (four door) kills the 2 and 4 series.


Congrats Tony!! Sweet looking M3!! [emoji106][emoji106]

Thanks a lot!


I approve ;) Congrats Tony!:thumbsup

Of course Charlie! Will have to bring it to you one day.


Balling

Not that balling :)


my god Tony. :)

Thanks!

[BMWCurves]

Congrats, that is awesome!

[Johnmadd]

Damn Tony, damn!

[Jconlin16]

Congratulations! I love yas marina blue.

[Tnhl1989]

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Some photos of the ///M

[san]

Nice... BBS CH I presume?


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[az3579]

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[Tnhl1989]

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[Karl Lazlo]

Hey, that car looks very familiar... Good stuff, Tony!

[BMWCurves]

Envious for sure. Looks awesome!

Last photo looks like your car pulled a Tony Montana and did a lot of blow.

[az3579]

Envious for sure. Looks awesome!

Last photo looks like your car pulled a Tony Montana and did a lot of blow.
I see what you did there... :shifty

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[ELCID86]

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Very patriotic.