Ian's Monaco/Alcantara ZHP Coupe [Archive] - BMW E46 330 ZHP For Sale Forum

iZHP

11-23-2013, 11:17 PM

Maintenance List To Date:
103,750 - 6 Ignition Coils & Intake boot Replaced
103,803 - Valve Cover Gasket, 6 Spark Plugs, pre-cat Oxygen Sensors
104,003 - DISA unit, ICV

Original Post:

Just got home from a very exciting day...I bought my second ZHP! It's an '06 Coupe, 6MT, Monacoblau on Alcantara with silver cube. To say the least, I'm in love all over again.

As a few of you know, I sold my '03 Silver Grey Sedan last year (to a fellow enthusiast), and boy have I missed it. I regretted selling, but it's good to know the car is in good hands. So that started my hunt for the next perfect ZHP...

A light bulb went off as soon as I saw this car online, and I knew I needed to go see it in person (Monaco blue is one of my favorite colors).
It also had every other option I required at minimum,
6MT
2004+
Alcantara
Heated Seats

It was also well maintained, and mostly highway miles. Coming from a sedan to a coupe, it feels like a whole different car, but the same car all over again, if that makes sense. Boy are these doors heavy! I will post official shots tomorrow, but here's a quick pic:

http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab58/ianbrady/e1c2b0e0-1bd4-462b-b37f-d1fe44cc0385.jpg

Lanister

11-23-2013, 11:53 PM

Welcome to the coupe club, Ian! :)

ELCID86

11-24-2013, 05:58 AM

Great color combo. Congrats.

Vas

11-24-2013, 06:55 AM

Where did you find this gem?

More pictures please

danewilson77

11-24-2013, 06:55 AM

Congrats. Looks great.

Sent from my S4 > Mason, OH

fredo

11-24-2013, 07:16 AM

Good find, Ian ... Congrats ! I may switch to coupe one of these days. :biggrin

illirep

11-24-2013, 08:10 AM

Very nice color combo!

WolfBMW

11-24-2013, 10:15 AM

Congratulations :) I know what you mean about the funny feeling switching from sedan to coupe! Gotta be careful not to whack anything with the doors, but I love the side armrests.

Avetiso

11-24-2013, 10:30 AM

Congrats on the ride!

derbo

11-24-2013, 11:45 AM

i want your heated alcantara seats..

johnrando

11-24-2013, 04:54 PM

Congrats. Great coupe de gras getting that car. Hehe

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iZHP

11-24-2013, 08:41 PM

Thanks everyone :)

After further examination today, the car doesn't have xenon headlights...It does however, have the rear sunshade. This one came from a dealer out on Long Island, Long Island Auto Find, Inc. I had a pretty good experience buying from them.

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3768/11042600504_8b64c804e9_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65070296@N06/11042600504/)

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2885/11042598314_8368f6c1a9_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65070296@N06/11042598314/)

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5511/11042561326_3f1d599165_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65070296@N06/11042561326/)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7437/11042560666_3bb9371b53_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/65070296@N06/11042560666/)

Avetiso

11-24-2013, 09:08 PM

Nice! Looks great, Ian. Honestly, not having xenons on a coupe is far less of a downgrade than not having it on a sedan. At least you still have projector housings. Plenty of things you can do with that, like VERY bright LEDs.

Hornung418

11-24-2013, 09:26 PM

Awesome purchase! Glad to see you posting again, Ian.

That floor mat bothers the hell out of me...

Lanister

11-24-2013, 09:30 PM

Gorgeous!

iZHP

11-24-2013, 09:42 PM

Awesome purchase! Glad to see you posting again, Ian.

That floor mat bothers the hell out of me...

Oh yeah, me too. Those are the first to go Lol. Floor mats must fit properly...

Vas

11-25-2013, 06:39 AM

Any major issues with it?

ELCID86

11-25-2013, 07:04 AM

So you have projectors, but not xenon? Interesting. I have halogens in one of my sedans. Not been an issue really. BTW, your steering wheel is mounted upside down--should be an easy fix ;-)

Hornung418

11-25-2013, 07:18 AM

How do you know you don't have xenons?

Did you inspect the lights? I'm pretty sure all 330 coupes 04+ got bi-xenons.

Sent from my GS3.

Lanister

11-25-2013, 10:16 AM

What camera did you use for the shots? They look great! Especially of the dash.

az3579

11-25-2013, 12:21 PM

How do you know you don't have xenons?

Did you inspect the lights? I'm pretty sure all 330 coupes 04+ got bi-xenons.

Sent from my GS3.

That's what I thought. Apparently this isn't the case. He most definitely doesn't have bi-xenons because 1) he doesn't have adaptive lights and 2) the lights do not auto level when turned on. Plus, high beams are halogens. Ballasts are also not present.

derbo

11-25-2013, 03:30 PM

There are a fair selected facelifted coupes that have halogens.

Notable majority of them I've seen that do not have them are 2004 325ci non sport package with amber leds.

http://c1552172.r72.cf0.rackcdn.com/268738_x600.jpg
http://c1552172.r72.cf0.rackcdn.com/193893_x600.jpg

Hornung418

11-25-2013, 05:30 PM

Oh well. Weight savings!

Sent from my GS3.

iZHP

11-25-2013, 06:33 PM

Any major issues with it?

Only issues are:
A & C Pillars need to be replaced
Passengers side mirror heater has a short
Possibly needs O2 sensors

So you have projectors, but not xenon? Interesting. I have halogens in one of my sedans. Not been an issue really. BTW, your steering wheel is mounted upside down--should be an easy fix ;-)

That's what I thought....I just assumed it would come with it being an '06; My '03 sedan had bi-xenon. ~$900 option at the time. The lights are not bad by any means, when aimed properly.

az3579

11-25-2013, 06:47 PM

Oh well. Weight savings!

Sent from my GS3.

Definitely takes a layer of complication out!
I do say though, there's nothing like having Xenons...

Ian, you could always add a couple of ballasts+ignitors, get the correct bulbs, and have me code it for Xenons. :biggrin

iZHP

11-26-2013, 07:47 AM

Removed dealer lettering...luckily it was just applied recently, so it came off easily. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/26/6y8a9y9u.jpg

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ELCID86

11-26-2013, 07:52 AM

Nice. Glad it came off. I hate those. I remember back in the day they used to be riveted on.

Hornung418

11-26-2013, 02:13 PM

I hate dealer advertising on the car. Give me a plate and take off $50 or something. This free advertising isn't for me.

Sent from my GS3.

Lanister

11-26-2013, 03:02 PM

I hate dealer advertising on the car. Give me a plate and take off $50 or something. This free advertising isn't for me.

Sent from my GS3.

+1 I briefly owned a Honda Element SC last year and had to bring it to the dealer to get the stereo codes. While I was inside talking to the rep, they pulled the car into the bay to "check the codes." When I got the car back, it had dealer's plate holders on. WTF? How about asking me first?

echo46

11-26-2013, 03:16 PM

Hummmm, Long Island, damn I missed that one. I would have loved to check her out for you. What town is that? Don't see too many ZHPs here on the Island. Do like that color combo.

kayger12

11-26-2013, 03:30 PM

I hate dealer advertising on the car. Give me a plate and take off $50 or something. This free advertising isn't for me.

Sent from my GS3.

This. When I bought mine I made the removal of the dealer decal on the trunk lid part of the purchase agreement.

iZHP

11-26-2013, 06:32 PM

+1 I briefly owned a Honda Element SC last year and had to bring it to the dealer to get the stereo codes. While I was inside talking to the rep, they pulled the car into the bay to "check the codes." When I got the car back, it had dealer's plate holders on. WTF? How about asking me first?

That's been done to my family's VW's at our local dealer....it had the name, phone number, website address, and a catch phrase all on one license plate frame. A little ridiculous Lol. This car had plastic frames on it too, which I ripped off when I got home.

Hummmm, Long Island, damn I missed that one. I would have loved to check her out for you. What town is that? Don't see too many ZHPs here on the Island. Do like that color combo.

Copiague, NY. It was a two owner car, originally bought and maintained by Oyster Bay BMW.

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echo46

11-27-2013, 03:30 PM

Sounds good. Good luck, my friend.

iZHP

11-29-2013, 01:39 PM

Piano black grilles in today:

http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab58/ianbrady/05a55f24-8c37-4b05-a253-567927e6a025.jpg

I noticed a small gap on the top of the grilles, which I didn't notice on my last pair...not sure if it's a coupe thing with Khoalty or not...either way I'm happy with them.

LED Reverse lights in:

http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab58/ianbrady/B90778D2-49CD-4B13-91A2-DD88758942F1.jpg

Floor mats in (this one's for Justin Lol):

http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab58/ianbrady/6116C1D4-B5E9-4255-83E6-345BEC10FBBB.jpg
http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab58/ianbrady/B47004C8-CFA9-4B6D-9FBE-99293DAF3040.jpg

Other parts were due here today, but USPS is running late and it's dark now...hopefully they'll be here tomorrow...

iZHP

11-30-2013, 01:56 PM

Completed aux install, alcantara shift boot, and ZHP shift knob today :)

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/01/ge4evu7a.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/01/5a9a5udy.jpg

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ELCID86

11-30-2013, 02:01 PM

Looking good! Nice job on Aux jack.

Avetiso

11-30-2013, 02:01 PM

Nice! Just enough room for it, heh.

iZHP

11-30-2013, 03:47 PM

Nice! Just enough room for it, heh.

Yup! I really like how every space is used.

johnrando

11-30-2013, 07:52 PM

Nice!

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Vas

11-30-2013, 07:54 PM

Looks cool.

az3579

11-30-2013, 08:14 PM

Looks like you've been busy!

330i ZHP

11-30-2013, 10:38 PM

great new car - enjoy

Lanister

12-01-2013, 12:09 AM

Hey, which floor mats are those? Looks nice.

Sent from outer space...

kayger12

12-01-2013, 03:28 AM

Hey, which floor mats are those? Looks nice.

Sent from outer space...

Looks like the BMW all weather mats.

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az3579

12-01-2013, 04:34 AM

Looks like the BMW all weather mats.

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That it what they are for sure.

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cakM3

12-08-2013, 08:45 AM

Avetiso

12-08-2013, 09:04 AM

Unbelievable.

iZHP

12-08-2013, 09:08 AM

Damn Ian.....if that were to happen to me I would report all of this to BMW NA. Man would I be pissed. I will be sure to never ever go to Prestige BMW - Ramsey, NJ if I were to ever have issues with either of my BMWs when going through that area.....wow!

I should write BMW NA even after all is said and done, just so they're aware what's going on over there. I will never return to Prestige for service again, nor will anyone else I know.

Unbelievable.

It really is. I'm just outraged at the lack of respect for my 2 week old ZHP. The temp-tags are still on the car...

Hornung418

12-08-2013, 09:16 AM

Dude...that fucking blows. I'm sorry to learn about your luck Ian. Best wishes for a speedy recovery and swift action from BMW NA.

Sent from my GS3.

danewilson77

12-08-2013, 09:53 AM

Ya.... That's bullshit.

Sent from my S4 > Mason, OH

3ZHPGUY

12-08-2013, 10:32 AM

That's crap, I'd personally want to know what disciplinary action was taken and would definitely contact a BMW NA regional manager about the situation.

toddness

12-08-2013, 10:37 AM

+1 to contacting BMW NA - tell them to fix it or the family will....

PirateZHP

12-08-2013, 10:45 AM

+1 to contacting BMW NA - tell them to fix it or the family will....

+100

derbo

12-08-2013, 11:57 AM

definitely escalte this to BMW NA.

ELCID86

12-08-2013, 12:44 PM

Sorry for your woes. That really blows. So does he report it to BMWNA now or after he gets the repairs? I'm leaning towards now so that he has someone advocating for the proper repair and quick return of the car.

johnrando

12-09-2013, 12:38 PM

unreal. keep us posted.

iZHP

12-18-2013, 04:58 PM

Replaced all 6 ignition coils with Genuine parts, and torn lower intake boot. Only one coil was bad, but I like replacing them all at once.

Had a meeting with the managers from Prestige yesterday. Appointment coming up to repair the damage.

iZHP

12-18-2013, 05:04 PM

Pic of the throttle body while I was replacing the intake boot..looks clean to me!

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7419/11443008734_3c47b88d5c_z.jpg

Avetiso

12-18-2013, 05:12 PM

Nice. I was just down there an hour ago. Used a mirror to see it without taking the boot off. Looked clean to me, so I didn't touch.

Clean your ICV while you are there.

iZHP

12-21-2013, 09:53 PM

Replaced Valve Cover Gasket, both Pre-cat O² sensors, and NGK Spark plugs.

Engine looked pretty clean:

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3695/11490373875_2330d5e15c_z.jpg

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3682/11490407744_8deffe51fe_b.jpg

New gasket:

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5479/11490464206_81b1133361_b.jpg

Old gasket:

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5517/11490372735_c160ba9df0_c.jpg

It was so brittle, it snapped in half when I folded it up to throw it out Lol

Old plugs were BMW Bosch:

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5512/11490469016_5fe09d5dab_b.jpg

Old Oxygen sensors:

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2821/11490538214_47cc54c0a0_b.jpg

New sensors were Bosch 17216 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CF3WPI/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) and Bosch 17215 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CF3WOY/ref=oh_details_o06_s02_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) not sure what the difference was...they had the same connector but a different color wire.
It was a great day to do this, it was a record high 55º here, and apparently will be higher tomorrow so, I'm going to take a look at the infamous DISA next.

iZHP

12-29-2013, 08:43 PM

104,003: Replaced DISA unit and cleaned ICV. The old DISA gasket was bad, but it seemed to still be moving properly. ICV wasn't seized up like I expected.

iZHP

01-08-2014, 04:24 PM

It's official.

Got the old plates registered today. The DMV sent my regular NJ plates to the wrong dealership, so there was a delay in them turning it back around. Then they were finally mailed to me yesterday. Stopped by the DMV, got the reg switched over, and was out of there in under 20 minutes.

Cars dirty from all this salt :/

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/09/sy6yhe9a.jpg

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Avetiso

01-08-2014, 04:33 PM

Good stuff, Ian. Feels nice to get the plates.

Any reason to replace to O2 sensors? Or was it just "while in there?"

iZHP

01-08-2014, 04:47 PM

Good stuff, Ian. Feels nice to get the plates.

Any reason to replace to O2 sensors? Or was it just "while in there?"

I was getting multiple codes misfire, lean, and rough cold starts, so I wanted to do O2 sensors, plugs, intake boot, DISA, ICV all around the same time to just eliminate it.

No more codes :) it was a combination of everything causing my issues though. After 100k miles, time to change everything if it hasn't been done in the past (as we all know Lol)

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johnrando

01-10-2014, 07:49 AM

:like

ELCID86

01-10-2014, 09:56 AM

Hope the codes stay gone. Any update from the mtg w/ the dealer?

iZHP

01-10-2014, 11:12 AM

Hope the codes stay gone. Any update from the mtg w/ the dealer?

Yeah me too. It seems like a big difference in cold starting now, but I still get a strange noise once and a while. I'll take a sound clip of it next time it happens.

As for the dealer repairs, they keep telling me they're waiting for a loaner to become available. It sounds like stalling to me, and BMW NA doesn't seem to care a great deal either...I wanna get this stuff done! I shouldn't have accepted the car back the day all this happened, and just drove off in their loaner :facepalm

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BoostedZHP

01-27-2014, 07:42 AM

Don't see many coupes with alcantara. Nice car!

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iZHP

01-27-2014, 09:17 AM

Don't see many coupes with alcantara. Nice car!

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Thanks!

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johnrando

02-08-2014, 08:10 PM

For sure.

Hornung418

02-08-2014, 08:30 PM

Need a new dealer...

Your car is way to awesome for some hack mechanics to be working on it.

Sent from my GS3.

Avetiso

02-08-2014, 09:34 PM

Some BS dealership.

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midlandtech

02-09-2014, 09:16 AM

as much as I dislike complaining it seems that when it comes to issues like you are having with your dealership that the loudest voice gets results. Meaning you've obviously kept your cool and they have continued to walk on you its time to embrace your inner asshole and show them that you want results.

Avetiso

02-09-2014, 08:53 PM

iZHP

02-10-2014, 07:06 AM

And don't say you don't have one, Ian. We are BMW owners. We all have an inner asshole in us. :rofl

I told myself not to be an asshole no matter how much it pissed me off. These guys weren't going to respond well to that.
I guess it worked, because they are repairing everything. Still, it should not have happened in the first place.

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ELCID86

02-10-2014, 07:58 AM

Glad you kept calm and are getting it taken care of.

az3579

02-10-2014, 10:20 AM

Glad you kept calm and are getting it taken care of.

This is the only way to do it. Being an asshole doesn't work 99% of the time. :thumbsup

iZHP

04-12-2014, 06:20 AM

Summer tires on for the season http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/12/uzy5u6a9.jpg

Swapped out C pillars

Before
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/12/synu9a6y.jpg

After
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/12/ebe3ajeg.jpg

The previous owner attempted Elmer's Glue on the fabric...such a bad idea. Luckily none dripped on the seats, but it did get on the rear deck.

Rear panel installed by the dealer (finally)
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/12/ru4ahehu.jpg

NEW KEY :)
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/12/6ysenaza.jpg

Originally, when they snapped the door off, they removed the drivers door panel, and regulator to repair the Door Check. Ever since, the door hasn't fit back together properly (clips snapped) and there was (what turned out to be) a "loose spring of some sort" inside the door making a rattling noise. That's exactly what they wrote on the work order. Where did this spring come from?

After about 4 months, this whole ordeal is finally over!

A pillars being changed out later today...

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brettbimmer

04-12-2014, 05:05 PM

She's looking great man!

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iZHP

05-11-2014, 07:13 PM

This morning, I picked up a pair of Morimoto bulbs and ballasts from Caesar @ Lightwerkz (https://www.facebook.com/pages/LightWerkz/154609254562599?ref=br_tf) and installed. This is just new xenon 6000K bulbs, ballasts, and CANBUS adapters using my existing AL projectors.

Happy with the results, especially at such a low cost without retrofitting. There are no bulb out warnings either. Now, I have to work on polishing/buffing the lenses to get the pits out.

Before H7 (Left) and After (Right) https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7380/14165642975_8897c37a96_b.jpg

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7340/13978985269_06cea371e4_c.jpg

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5500/14165647825_a2e82e9880_b.jpg

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7322/14162336521_4084d349ac_b.jpg

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5472/13979009407_632827ec65_b.jpg

Avetiso

05-11-2014, 07:15 PM

Awesome! I didn't know you could just convert to xenon like that. I assumed the projectors were less capable in the halogen units.

iZHP

05-11-2014, 07:22 PM

Awesome! I didn't know you could just convert to xenon like that. I assumed the projectors were less capable in the halogen units.

I didn't either. Everything went pretty smoothly...They aren't adaptive, like coupes equipped with factory xenons, but they're a big improvement to what it used to be.

johnrando

05-12-2014, 11:26 AM

Very nice.

iZHP

05-12-2014, 12:07 PM

Very nice.

Thanks, John.

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cakM3

05-12-2014, 12:12 PM

Ian....the light output is amazing! Glad to see this worked out for you! :thumbsup

ELCID86

05-12-2014, 12:37 PM

+1.

Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk.

iZHP

05-12-2014, 02:41 PM

Thanks guys, I am too :)

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iZHP

05-13-2014, 08:08 AM

Installed my Alcantara E-Brake boot from CobyWheel today. Glued the bracket on last night with Fabri-Tac, and let it dry overnight. Now everything's looking uniform in here.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/14/ysyny9e9.jpg

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iZHP

05-19-2014, 03:00 PM

Obtained the Warranty Repair History from BMW today. The original owner "adamantly declined" to give me the service records, but I was able to get them through Prestige.

Exterior trim code: A35 Monaco Blue Metallic
Interior color code: G7AT Black Cloth
MSRP: $43,520.00
Vehicle production date: 2006/03
Wholesale date: 4/26/2006

Option Information:

0ZHP: Performance Package
0403: Moonroof
0441: Smokers Package
0494: Heated Front Seats
0534: Automatic Climate Control
01CA: CO2 relevant vehicles
0415: Power Rear Sunshade
0459: Power Front Seats
0521: Rain Sensor & Auto Headlight
0640: Phone Preparation
0650: In-Dash CD Player
0692: CD Changer Preparation
0818: Battery Switch
0674: Harman/Kardon Premium Sound
0770: Aluminum "Silver Cube" Trim
08SP: CO2 Control
09AA: Transport Protection
0925: Shipping Package

Warranty Enroll Date: 04/27/2006
No Coverage as of: 04/27/2010
Original Center Name: BMW of Oyster Bay

Repair History Claims:

Claim #32070 Date: 02/16/2007 Mileage: 15,667
First Engine Oil Service - Full Maintenance
Front Wiper Rubber Inserts

Claim #60370 Date: 01/08/2008 Mileage: 31,356
Inspection 1
Front Power Window Loose

Claim #86400 Date: 11/17/2008 Mileage: 47,187
Oil Service
Front Wiper Rubber Inserts
Brake Fluid Change - Full Maintenance Program

And that's all she wrote!

At this point, I'm still under the impression I'm on the original cooling system. It's also possible things were repaired out of warranty, by the second owner, at a local shop.

Avetiso

05-19-2014, 03:04 PM

Sucks about the PO. Alcantara looks great, though!

iZHP

05-19-2014, 03:14 PM

Sucks about the PO. Alcantara looks great, though!

Thanks, Dario. I've always handed over a folder to the buyer with EVERYTHING from my previous vehicles. Goes to show you, there are people who would rather make things difficult, than help you out.

Avetiso

05-19-2014, 03:16 PM

johnrando

05-19-2014, 06:01 PM

yeah, very lame. good you got some though.

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cakM3

05-20-2014, 02:05 PM

Thanks, Dario. I've always handed over a folder to the buyer with EVERYTHING from my previous vehicles. Goes to show you, there are people who would rather make things difficult, than help you out.

Ian, unfortunately this is the reality in the world we all live in. Not everyone will make up a folder and keep all receipts for their cars....then turn them over to the next owner....:facepalm

It is good to see you're making things right with your car though! Love seeing the progress :thumbsup

iZHP

05-21-2014, 07:20 PM

Thanks, Charlie. I'm trying!

Some good news today:

I was able to get in touch with someone at Amityville Firestone, where the PO serviced the car twice. They faxed me the invoices.

One was for an oil change at 99k miles on 5/16/2013, and the Idler Pulley at 102k miles on 8/5/2013.

The contact info for the PO was on the invoice, so I kindly reached out to her. Lucky enough, she still has the second key for the car, and is sending it to me. :applause2

alexandre

05-21-2014, 08:22 PM

Look up the manufacturing date on your expansion tank, that should give you an idea. All BMW parts are timestamped in some way.

Avetiso

05-21-2014, 08:29 PM

iZHP

06-08-2014, 11:23 AM

Look up the manufacturing date on your expansion tank, that should give you an idea. All BMW parts are timestamped in some way.

Thanks for this. I didn't realize the expansion tank would have a date/time stamp on it.

Looks like it's original. 3/16/2006

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3855/14353226216_542f3a8fc5_c.jpg

iZHP

09-23-2014, 06:52 PM

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Just an update on a couple things I did on the ZHP this weekend. Changed both belts, and the hydraulic tensioner pulley. No more annoying noise on cold start :)

I've been busy with my other recent project, my grandpa's '86 Jeep Cherokee, which I just located and bought back from Hawaii. I'm so glad to have it back, and I've begun the restoring process. It was neglected pretty badly over the past 6 years, since I sold it. Maybe I'll make an off-topic thread about it since it's a long story...

Here it is next to the 330's

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LobsterTail

09-23-2014, 07:09 PM

brettbimmer

09-23-2014, 07:11 PM

Nice work Ian. As a former Cherokee guy, look fwd to the thread on the restoration!

Sent from my pineapple under the sea.

iZHP

09-23-2014, 07:11 PM

I am also looking for a cherokee. That should have the V6 2.8L though. Two doors are also rare and my favorite. Do an OME Lift :D

It does indeed have the GM 2.8L V6 Lol. It's also 2WD. Old Man Emu lift and new tires coming soon...and later a 4x4 conversion.

Avetiso

09-23-2014, 08:40 PM

Nice, sounds like an awesome project.

az3579

09-24-2014, 03:26 AM

Are you going to drive it at all or just restoring it for now?

johnrando

09-24-2014, 09:22 AM

Cool set of cars.

iZHP

09-24-2014, 07:25 PM

Nice work Ian. As a former Cherokee guy, look fwd to the thread on the restoration!

Sent from my pineapple under the sea.

Nice, sounds like an awesome project.

Are you going to drive it at all or just restoring it for now?

Cool set of cars.

Thanks guys, I'm looking forward to getting it back to where it used to be. Right now it runs really rich due to the deteriorated vacuum lines. It's also carbed...I have a bunch of parts going in that should make it drivable within the next couple weeks.
And the E90 330i is my moms, of course ;)