Story of a college kid's ZHP

[HokieZHP]

Hey guys so I decided to start my own project thread since I did my first project today.

I re-glued my C-pillars. Special thanks to Dane for his DIY thread he bumped for me! Helped a lot! Here are some pics of the project both before and after.

I used this glue...
http://www.loctiteproducts.com/p/14/17/a_cntct_high/overview/Loctite-Spray-Adhesive-High-Performance.htm

Sorry for the crappy pics. They were taken on my iPhone. Before pictures on the car.
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/rightcpillaroncar.jpg
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/leftcpillaroncar.jpg

Out of the car:
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/rightcpillaroffcar.jpg
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/leftcpillaroffcar.jpg

Backseat:
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/backseatremoved.jpg
And here's what I found under the rear seat:
-46 cents
-2 lego men
-4 pounds of cheerios
-necklace?
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/necklaceincar.jpg

After!:
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/newleftcpillaroncar.jpg
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/newrightcpillaroncar.jpg

Overall I am happy with the results! Looks so much better. I'll most likely do the A-pillars tomorrow as they are also coming off.

[Johnmadd]

Vetty nice.

[Hornung418]

Good work! I'm doing the same thing tomorrow...although mine won't be stock :P

[kayger12]

Good stuff.

Always happy to see the start of another project thread.

Droid X. Tapatalk. Use it.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Another project thread. Nice.

Good work, Hokie.

[static667]

Nice work. I recovered mine in a different material and unfortunately it's already fading because of the sun. :( So, in other words, I'm either looking for a good UV resistant fabric or some cheap, black pillars.

[danewilson77]

Looks great Hokie.

[Ryans323i]

Looks great hokie! Good work.

Like the necklace. :shifty

[HokieZHP]

Thanks for the kind words guys and girls!

Today I did my A-pillars. I used the same Loctite spray glue which worked very well again. I used my brother's Nikon D90 today too so you guys could see some better pics!

Before:
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/DSC_0069.jpg
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/DSC_0071.jpg
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/DSC_0070.jpg
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/DSC_0072.jpg
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/DSC_0073.jpg
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/DSC_0074.jpg
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/DSC_0075.jpg


After!:
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/DSC_0076.jpg
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/DSC_0077.jpg
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/DSC_0078.jpg
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/DSC_0079.jpg

[Oli77]

How are the C pillars to take off compared to the A pillars?

[HokieZHP]

The C-pillars require taking the back seat out so they took a little longer than the A-pillars which just require taking the 3 torx screws out.

[spencers]

How are the C pillars to take off compared to the A pillars?
Ridiculously easy :) One screw and the C pillars are off.
Those three torx screws on the a-pillars are a pain in the ass. And pulling the HPF strips without breaking them is no small task either!

The C-pillars require taking the back seat out so they took a little longer than the A-pillars which just require taking the 3 torx screws out.
You have to take the rear seat out on sedans to remove the c pillar? That sucks!

[HokieZHP]

As far as just the pillars go the C-pillars are very easy. As spence said the torx screws are a big PITA. I just wrapped a MF cloth around my ratchet so I didn't scratch the windshield and it was all good. Proud to say I didn't break any tabs taking the HPF strips off either :biggrin

I took the rear seats out since that's what the DIY said. Plus it gives you a chance to clean out under them and find some nice jewelry. Taking the rear seats out is very easy though. Took me less than 5 minutes to get the seats out of the car.

[Oli77]

I remember Dane's DIY on the C pillars, and I also think i remember him saying that it is not necessary to remove the back seat (unless your looking for jewelry ;)).


Could you have removed the C pillars without taking the back seat out?

[danewilson77]

Yeah....backseat not required.

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[Oli77]

Check

[HokieZHP]

Here's my latest "mod" to deal with the 100+ degree days. http://tapatalk.com/mu/a6890e19-c9cb-f39f.jpg

[HokieZHP]

Dropped this in last night before heading out to the O.A.R. concert. Love the sound of it over 3k rpm. Sounds much better! Sorry for the iPhone pic...

http://tapatalk.com/mu/a6890c75-3486-8eb6.jpg

[kayger12]

Lookin good!

[HokieZHP]

thanks kayger! I've done some other little projects as well over the last couple weeks but haven't had time to get the pics up yet. I did a small "photoshoot" with my brother in about 10 minutes a little over a week ago and I hope to have those pics up in the next few days once he finishes touching them up.

[danewilson77]

Dropped this in last night before heading out to the O.A.R. concert. Love the sound of it over 3k rpm. Sounds much better! Sorry for the iPhone pic...

http://tapatalk.com/mu/a6890c75-3486-8eb6.jpg

:roundel

[HokieZHP]

Angel Eyes- Predator V2 6000k
excuse the crappy pitted lenses
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/IMG_2056.jpg

http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/IMG_2054.jpg

http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/IMG_2061.jpg

http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/IMG_2059.jpg

http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/IMG_2058.jpg

[HokieZHP]

Getting ready for winter and skiing season here at college. I have ski racks for it as well they're just not on yet. Got the whole system with ski racks used on e46f for a hell of a deal!

http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/49b335fd.jpg

[danewilson77]

Getting ready for winter and skiing season here at college. I have ski racks for it as well they're just not on yet. Got the whole system with ski racks used on e46f for a hell of a deal!

http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/49b335fd.jpg

How much?!

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[HokieZHP]

How much?!

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$180 shipped. I thought it was a good deal haha.

[danewilson77]

$180 shipped. I thought it was a good deal haha.

Naaa...that's a great deal.

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[HokieZHP]

That picture also does a poor job at showcasing my 35% tint I had done. I'll try to get a better pic up. I just realized I never posted a pic of that even though it was done a while ago.

The beige interior makes it look a lot lighter than 35%.

[HokieZHP]

Wanted to ask you guys a question without starting yet another thread. My little brother (the subaru legacy 2.5gt owner) wants me to stickerbomb my Thule rack fairing. What do you guys think? I kind of like the idea personally and I think it would look good but at the same time I feel like it may stray too far into the Subaru rally and dub scenes. Opinions?

[danewilson77]

Wanted to ask you guys a question without starting yet another thread. My little brother (the subaru legacy 2.5gt owner) wants me to stickerbomb my Thule rack fairing. What do you guys think? I kind of like the idea personally and I think it would look good but at the same time I feel like it may stray too far into the Subaru rally and dub scenes. Opinions?

Lol.....Ummmmm.....well.......hehe

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/2004%20Imola%20DSLR/DSC_0028edit.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/2004%20Imola%20DSLR/DSC_0027.jpg

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[HokieZHP]

Haha thanks Dane! I do like the look of yours. Mine would be almost completely covered with stickers, or at least that's the plan.

[danewilson77]

Haha thanks Dane! I do like the look of yours. Mine would be almost completely covered with stickers, or at least that's the plan.

Right. My kids > specifically Walker Texas Ranger (future R32 owner) wants me to bomb my trim and rear diffuser. I said "no".......for now, lol.

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[HokieZHP]

Yeah I saw a few rear diffusers and lip spoilers bombed but I didn't like them. I think i'll go ahead and bomb the fairing since worst comes to worst I don't like it and I take them off.

[danewilson77]

Yeah I saw a few rear diffusers and lip spoilers bombed but I didn't like them. I think i'll go ahead and bomb the fairing since worst comes to worst I don't like it and I take them off.

Exactly. Accesorizing is def approved.

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[Hermes]

Stickers only on glass if you're actually putting on your car. way too hard to remove if you put them anywhere else (eventually they will fade and look like crap)


http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/2004%20Imola%20DSLR/DSC_0027.jpg

Bones Reds... great bearings, I have the ABEC 9s. I give that sticker 2 thumbs up

[danewilson77]

Stickers only on glass if you're actually putting on your car. way too hard to remove if you put them anywhere else (eventually they will fade and look like crap)



Bones Reds... great bearings, I have the ABEC 9s. I give that sticker 2 thumbs up

And what about the "Original" sticker?

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[Hermes]

didnt even notice that one, very cool... BTW, have you tried the Ceramic Super Reds (http://bonesbearings.com/products/bearings/bones-ceramic-super-reds/)? I hear they're crazy. Ball bearings are ceramic, not steel. way faster

[danewilson77]

I don't ride skateboards.

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[HokieZHP]

My brother rides longboards so I'm sure I'll have quite the collection of longboard-related stickers on there

[Hermes]

I don't ride skateboards.

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ummm??? stickers are from your son?

I do ride skateboards

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/4d4a5f96.jpg

[HokieZHP]

I have a board here at school that my brother gave me...

http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/1a595b12.jpg
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/00dd96a9.jpg
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/4df9f0f5.jpg

My brother himself has had as many as 14 boards but now is down to 8 or so. He's got all different kinds too. Bamboo landyachtz boards, cnc'd aluminum boards, one off custom boards, slalom boards, etc.

[Hermes]

yeah, only own two right now. had as many as 6 at one point. these things aren't cheap. I think i've spent prob $400-500 over the years just for the one on the left, either i can buy board parts or car parts... gonna be car parts for now

[HokieZHP]

Yeah my brother got into it before he got his car. Now he's looking at coilovers, intakes, up and downpipes, tunes, etc for his new car and so he's been thinning out his longboard collection. He wants to get back down to just 3-4 boards.

[danewilson77]

ummm??? stickers are from your son?

I do ride skateboards



Yes....Walker Texas Ranger.

[HokieZHP]

I did a quick wash today and the local self-wash station with the sprayer. I used my own bucket and chemical guys soap and mitt. I just used their sprayer to get the car wet, fill up my bucket and rinse it off. It came out alright.

Before:
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/40166aab.jpg
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/7b1c55e6.jpg
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/775edd2d.jpg
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/4408837d.jpg

After:
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/2c1cece6.jpg
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/99be1d77.jpg
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/977714ee.jpg
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/44a94219.jpg

Dane's old Enkei wheels I bought off of him to use as winter wheels. They look great!
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/345185a3.jpg
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/e087384a.jpg

[Hornung418]

Nice work, Chris! IDK if my car has ever been detailed. So dirty and will probably need a whole body respray :( Your car, however, looks fantastic!

EDIT: You rockin's Dane's Enkeis?

[HokieZHP]

Thanks! I try and do a full detail with everything you can think of at least twice a year. My normal routine at home is wash, clay and wax. At school here it's just a wash and occasional wax. Especially since it's getting to be winter it's time to get the sealant out.

The paint on the car is actually VERY good for being 8-9 years old. That's what really impressed me when I saw the car for the first time.

[danewilson77]

Looks fantastic. Is the fairing new?

Lamin-X FTW!

[HokieZHP]

Thanks Dane! Nope, the fairing came with the rack, I Just cleaned it up a bit. There's still some sticker outlines from the PO but those will be covered up soon enough :shifty

[nike001]

hmmm, I would make a 'story' like this too.. but mine would be full of boring freakin maintenance -_____-

[HokieZHP]

more winter preparation. Got some F&R BMW rubber mats from TMS

And just as expected, they fit perfectly!

Before:
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/dc684205.jpg

After:
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/9488b233.jpg

[danewilson77]

Good deal Hokie. I have those in black. Love em. What did you pay, with shipping? They are $85 at the dealer front/rear.

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[HokieZHP]

Since there isn't a dealer within easy driving range of me now so I paid I think $100ish shipped UPS to me. Less than it would have cost me in gas $$.

[danewilson77]

OK....not too bad.

[GMATT]

You Can get BMW mats pretty reasonable on ebay, think they come from Tisher........I paid less than $80.00 shipped. Just a FYI

[HokieZHP]

Good to know for next time. I think I'll be replacing my carpet mats in the spring. Luckily dad paid for these :thumbup

[RVAzhp]

i know that car wash very well, washed my integra there A LOT. judging by the pictures i guess you live somewhere off progress or clay st?

looks good, tough to keep a clean car up there. especially int the winter.

[HokieZHP]

Close. I live back behind the village. But it is going to be tough to wash over the winter. Thinking of getting some of the no-rinse wash to try.

[RVAzhp]

no rinse? idk sounds questionable. what product are you looking at? i'd say your best bet is just to holler at that gas station as needed and learn to live some what with a dirty car over the winter months. they do past semi-fast and soon the girls will be laying out on the drill field and walking around in skirts again.

when i wash my car in the winter at my house, when it's say 30's-40's (above freezing) i wear plastic gloves and it makes it a little more bearable on the hands.

[danewilson77]

The no rinse (ONR = Optimum No Rinse)) is good stuff and has been reviewed positively on the site.

BP's review here...

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?368-Optimum-No-Rinse&highlight=optimum

Mention of it here again...

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?548-Winter-Washing-Options&highlight=rinse

[HokieZHP]

Got my carbon roundels today from Khoalty. The front one went on no issues. However the posts on the rear one look skinnier than stock and so the rear carbon roundel does not fit tightly. Are others like this or was I shipped the wrong one?



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[kayger12]

Got my carbon roundels today from Khoalty. The front one went on no issues. However the posts on the rear one look skinnier than stock and so the rear carbon roundel does not fit tightly. Are others like this or was I shipped the wrong one?



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Same issue here. I wrapped my posts with a small piece of tape.

Others ordered new grommets to solve the problem.

Droid X. Tapatalk. Use it.

[HokieZHP]

What kind of tape did you use?

[jreyes19]

order grommets they are like $1 each

on the tape side i would think teflon or electric

[HokieZHP]

Began stickering my fairing today. What do y'all think?




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[danewilson77]

:like

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[johnrando]

:like as well.

[HokieZHP]

Thanks guys. I'll be adding more stickers as I get them. I'll be sure to post pics of the finished project once I'm done


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[HokieZHP]

Here's my latest addition!

http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/6fe187e6.jpg

[johnrando]

Great addition.

[Ryans323i]

Oh yeah, it looks so good!

[webster]

pure sex on 2 strut towers

[Hermes]

Here's my latest addition!

http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/6fe187e6.jpg

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_s4oDBszE_5E/TK4HK_9QXiI/AAAAAAAADYM/es0EdytRs88/s1600/TonyFuckYeah.jpg

[HokieZHP]

^^^hahaha

I also replaced my old windshield cowl.

OLD:
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/abe1ff10.jpg

NEW:
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/4515ec46.jpg

[danewilson77]

:drool

[HokieZHP]

Did the clutch stop mod today.

Took a couple seconds to get used to but I like it!




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[HokieZHP]

Found some money in my PayPal and ordered a Bimmian phone mount! Fits my iPod and iPhone whic is really nice. Very strong construction and it rotates as well. Easy to install and so far I love it!

Sorry for the iPhone picture.



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[zj96sc]

Found some money in my PayPal

It's like free mods! I love that.

You got a picture from the passenger seat?

[HokieZHP]

I'll go take one...hang on one second...

[HokieZHP]

Here are more pics...




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[zj96sc]

Thanks dude!!

I really want a bracket like this for my phone/music/aux dealio, but I can never get on board with how these mounts always end up looking from the passenger side. sigh.

anyway, appreciate it!

[lilcdkey]

looks good

[danewilson77]

Found some money in my PayPal and ordered a Bimmian phone mount! Fits my iPod and iPhone whic is really nice. Very strong construction and it rotates as well. Easy to install and so far I love it!

Sorry for the iPhone picture.



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Ironic. Looks great.

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[johnrando]

I like it. I have the old Bimmian mount and am considering upgrading. Unfortunately I'd have to buy both the mount/holder all over again, instead of just the piece that holds the phone. Yours looks so good that might seal the deal.... thanks for posting the pics.

[Ryans323i]

Imma just say, that steering wheel roundel looks awesome! And the phone mount is nice too. :)

[HokieZHP]

Alright so today was a brake day. I changed out all the pads to the Z-Rated Metallic Ceramic pads from Bimmerworld, added Bimmerworld V2 stainless brake lines and Super Blue brake fluid. Here's how the day went...

Woke up at 9am to go browse junkyards with my friend since he was changing all the fluids on his grand cherokee. Found some stuff for him. Went to my friend's garage...

Car in the air with my friend in the seat
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/780fa82b.jpg

Calipers off...
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/13a1df71.jpg
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/ba49455e.jpg

Decided to hit my lugbolts with some rustoleom spray paint. Gloss black. They look AMAZING now!
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/811108fd.jpg

Then my friend suggested I spray my calipers yellow so I said what the hell and did that too! If I don't like them, I'll strip them and hit them with black again.
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/ebfdd309.jpg
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/de3642dc.jpg
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/04e2d933.jpg

Didn't get a pic of the lines but they're in here...
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/460bc768.jpg

Full day of work. My knees and back are killing me but they're done and I just bedded them and they are awesome! They squeak some but I'm guessing that will fade as they break in more. They definitely stop the car a lot quicker than my old pads!

[danewilson77]

Great great work Hokie. I love the yellow calipers. Nicely done, all the way around.

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[johnrando]

Great great work Hokie. I love the yellow calipers. Nicely done, all the way around.

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+1

[HokieZHP]

Thanks guys! I ended up having to use engine enamel for the calipers so I'm not expecting them to last long. When they do eventually flake off, and depending on whether or not I like the yellow, I'll most likely have them powder-coated the color I want. They look good now though! The lugs look 100x better now, having been re-sprayed.

[HokieZHP]

So today I installed my new Tri-Stitch ///M Coby Wheel and stripped and re-painted my calipers.

I ended up using a wire wheel on a drill to completely strip the calipers of the yellow engine enamel I used and the stock paint in the areas that I could get to without removing the caliper. Then I used my G2 caliper paint kit that I got at tirerack and hand painted the calipers with this paint. Pics don't do them justice, they look amazing! Much tougher and better looking finish than before.


Sorry for the iphone pics...it's all I had on hand.

Before:
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/d832fbf6.jpg


Stripped:
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/fa027efe.jpg


After:
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/b92d4fbe.jpg





Then I installed my Coby wheel which is Black alcantara with the ///M tri-stitch! It also looks amazing!

Before:

http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/5bde2268.jpg
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/f1c0ecde.jpg
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/fe1a0068.jpg
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/77c33cd9.jpg


After!:
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/02bdc8f4.jpg
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/38d954e4.jpg
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/69721708.jpg
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/e77df1f7.jpg

[nike001]

Such a nice transformation going from beat up to brand new alcantara doesn't it?! Like.. how could it be the same fabric.

Oh and.. your oil light is on ;)

[HokieZHP]

Yeah the sensor is bad so it's on a lot now :( gonna replace it at the next oil change


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[johnrando]

Looks great. I see you used the kit, I might get that. Pic of the caliper through the wheel please from a small distance?

[HokieZHP]

Absolutely! Here you go! Just finished cleaning my wheels, wheel wells and dressing my tires.

http://img.tapatalk.com/45863cd9-0904-6408.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/a6890a37-0946-b677.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/a6890a37-095c-a620.jpg

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[johnrando]

Oooh, looks good. Gotta decide what color to do mine.

[e3thekid]

This was a great read! Keep it up man. My alcantara looks worse than your old one, yuck.

Yellow calipers with 135s= :drool:drool:drool

[HokieZHP]

Thanks for the kind words guys! I'm happy with my color choice for the calipers. The yellow behind the 135's with a black car is :drool


Next on the list is suspension and front bumper repaint ($700-$800 including new bumper)

[HokieZHP]

Little update. At SigFest BP was kind enough to do some coding for me so I had the following done:

-Clutchless start in neutral
-Fogs on with high beams
-One-touch windows close with lock button
-Disabled ignition ding

I also got my fenders rolled with the help of Justin Wilson, they're nice and flat now.

Installed these which I got at the meet!
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/d56a38db.jpg

Shot of the new steering wheel and pedals.
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/5463a181.jpg

[nike001]

Any pics of your tint? I'm getting 35% next week as well and am looking for a good idea of what it looks like on a ZHP

[trancenation]

your wheel looks so furry!

[danewilson77]

your wheel looks so perfect!

Fixed.

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[trancenation]

thanks DW^

[johnrando]

Any pics of your tint? I'm getting 35% next week as well and am looking for a good idea of what it looks like on a ZHP

I just put 40% on mine, not what your asking, but it will give you some idea. It seems that 35% is generally a number many people go with, but I wanted minimal hassles with front window darkness so I chose something lighter. I have pics in my project thread. I'll find the link.

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?4241-Jet-Black-ZHP-quot-Mini-quot-Mod-A-Palooza

[BRGcoopahS]

Little update. At SigFest BP was kind enough to do some coding for me so I had the following done:

-Clutchless start in neutral
-Fogs on with high beams
-One-touch windows close with lock button
-Disabled ignition ding

I also got my fenders rolled with the help of Justin Wilson, they're nice and flat now.

Installed these which I got at the meet!
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/d56a38db.jpg

Shot of the new steering wheel and pedals.
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/5463a181.jpg

Dat interior.
http://www.reactionface.info/sites/default/files/images/1279082592656.jpg

[HokieZHP]

All of the pics in this thread from page 3 (pic of Thule Rack) onward are pics of it when it's tinted.

[JupiterBMW]

Wow man, fantastic pics and beautiful mods thus far. I really like those pedals, who makes them?

[HokieZHP]

Wow, thought I responded to this, guess not. I'm not sure who makes them, I bought them at SIGFest.


I finally changed out my HID AL headlight ignitor the other day. Turns on first time every time now. Love it! Install wasn't bad at all, just requires the dis assembly of the entire headlight housing.

[danewilson77]

Wow, thought I responded to this, guess not. I'm not sure who makes them, I bought them at SIGFest.

Most likely www.modbargains.com

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[HokieZHP]

So I am debating between coils and an intake and exhaust. I need some input.

I'm either going to get Bilstein Pss10's or possibly a cosmos intake and an exhaust (not sure which exhaust yet). Which do you guys think I should get?

[johnrando]

I'll bet a lot of people say handling before speed, but that's not why I'd say coils. I'm saying it cuz it gives you both handling and looks. Double bang for the buck. I actually got an intake first, then suspension, then exhaust (of those 3 things, there were other things thrown in there). Another way to choose is which is on sale at this time.

[HokieZHP]

It's here! Im installing it Saturday 5778


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[Hornung418]

Oh no! All of your friends are going to slowly disappear now ;)

[HokieZHP]

I don't get it...


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[danewilson77]

I don't get it...


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+1

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[Hornung418]

They don't want to hang out with a dude who has an awesome sounding car.

Similar to the whole, "M3 drivers have no friends" expression from Clarkson.

[328ioc]

Cant wait to see how the install goes. Still debating if I A. Want this exhaust and B. Install it myself.

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[derbo]

Cant wait to see how the install goes. Still debating if I A. Want this exhaust and B. Install it myself.

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Installing yourself is easy. I did it with my HKS exhaust at my house. It took less than an hour.


I was debating getting the magnaflow too.

[HokieZHP]

I ended up installing it today since I couldn't wait. Took about an hour and 15 minutes.

I am very happy with it! It looks incredible and sounds great! Videos soon of before and after.


Some pics of it...

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/09/14/va8e9ata.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/09/14/huzeha2u.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/09/14/uvarugaq.jpg

[328ioc]

I ended up installing it today since I couldn't wait. Took about an hour and 15 minutes.

I am very happy with it! It looks incredible and sounds great! Videos soon of before and after.


Some pics of it...

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/09/14/va8e9ata.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/09/14/huzeha2u.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/09/14/uvarugaq.jpg

Looks amazing.

Did you have to do any modifications to anything to make it fit?

I think i saw something about that in another thread.

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[HokieZHP]

Not really. It fits pretty well. I will have to put a couple washers in the rear center skid plate because it just barely touches the exhaust when I'm around 1.5k-2k rpms and the low frequencies are going through the pipes making them move.

I'll get more pics and an after video tomorrow.

[johnrando]

looks great :thumbsup

[danewilson77]

looks great :thumbsup

+whon

[HokieZHP]

Before and after vidoes. iPhone was used so quality isn't great but I did a before and after so it would be consistent.

Before:
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/th_C5E6F220-4628-446B-8AAE-5837A3351392-396-00000018F5236345.jpg (http://s438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/?action=view&current=C5E6F220-4628-446B-8AAE-5837A3351392-396-00000018F5236345.mp4)

No Exhaust:
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/th_5FAD32F4-EDCB-486F-A338-F4978D9A8AC9-396-000000192A809465.jpg (http://s438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/?action=view&current=5FAD32F4-EDCB-486F-A338-F4978D9A8AC9-396-000000192A809465.mp4)

Magnaflow:
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/th_60F7E266-9C1E-4589-A754-415A27C5D41D-2190-000001FAC524BA79.jpg (http://s438.photobucket.com/albums/qq109/maxx919/2003%20ZHP/?action=view&current=60F7E266-9C1E-4589-A754-415A27C5D41D-2190-000001FAC524BA79.mp4)

[Hornung418]

No exhaust FTW!

[danewilson77]

Y u no rev higher with Magnaflow installed?

[328ioc]

Do Like

[HokieZHP]

Thanks I like it too! Dane, I can easily make another vid with high revving if you'd like. I'm thinking of doing some in-car videos as well if anyone is interested.

New item coming this week as well!

[328ioc]

Thanks I like it too! Dane, I can easily make another vid with high revving if you'd like. I'm thinking of doing some in-car videos as well if anyone is interested.

New item coming this week as well!


Do them ALL lol. I think we are always interested in the Strait 6 symphony.......

[HokieZHP]

Newest addition arrived today and was installed.
5855
5856


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[328ioc]

What's the verdict?

Hows the noise and all that?

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[Pip]

Baller. How's it sound?


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[HokieZHP]

I like it so far but I haven't been able to really get on it much since it's been pouring rain all day and the roads are soaked. Can't get any traction.

I'll post my verdict in a couple days when it clears up.

It is loud though. A deep roaring sound. From inside the car, it cancels out some of the exhaust note. Haven't heard it outside yet

[BRGcoopahS]

Gruppe M.... yum

[cakM3]

Looks great Chris! :thumbsup

[HokieZHP]

Thanks guys. It does look and sound mighty sexy if I do say so myself

[johnrando]

:like

[Ryans323i]

Glad you got it so quick! Looks great. Hope you cleaned that sucker up too, it was filthy.

[HokieZHP]

Ok so today I installed my right rear window regulator so I was able to give the jeep I was driving back and get into my car again. Final thoughts on the intake/exhaust. You can hear the exhaust alone until 3k or so then from 3-4k you hear both and after that it's pretty much all intake that you can hear. I like it so I'm going to keep it for now.

[derbo]

The GruppeM hurts the ear a bit at a certain RPM :)

[HokieZHP]

142,000 miles- Replaced Vanos and tensioners/rollers this past weekend at Bruce's meet. Special thanks to Justin and Dane for the help.

[danewilson77]

142,000 miles- Replaced Vanos and tensioners/rollers this past weekend at Bruce's meet. Special thanks to Justin and Dane for the help.

How's it feel Chris?

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[HokieZHP]

Good so far. City break in isn't completed yet.

[nike001]

You're supposed to beat it for break in, no?

[danewilson77]

You're supposed to beat it for break in, no?

Yes. It will just take longer, the easier driven though.

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[BCS_ZHP]

Preston said they made the 250 miles in 3 hours & 15 minutes, Chris gave it a little work out.

[HokieZHP]

Haha yeah I gave it a bit of a workout. Plenty of 3rd gear passes on the highway. Very easy drive back though, very little traffic.


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[HokieZHP]

Installed my new hotchkis sway bars!

Haven't gotten a chance to really work the car out with them yet but I will tomorrow

6009


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[nike001]

Specs of the bars?

[HokieZHP]

30mm front (1 3/16") and 25mm rear (1")


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[danewilson77]

30mm front (1 3/16") and 25mm rear (1")


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Sweet. Keep us filled in.

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[johnrando]

Sweet. Keep us filled in.

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+1

[HokieZHP]

Just from city driving I can tell that there is minimal if any decrease to driving comfort. However, just from taking a couple corners the car has very very little body roll

[GSEN820]

Chris,

That is great. Your car has the pep to get after it.

[danewilson77]

Stock in front is 26? What's the upgrade in the rear?

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[HokieZHP]

I think the rear is 18 maybe. So a 7mm upgrade.

[danewilson77]

I think the rear is 18 maybe. So a 7mm upgrade.

That should def tighten it up.

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[Hornung418]

Stock ZHP Sways are 23.5 mm and the rears are 18.5mm.

[danewilson77]

Damn. That means Hotchkiss is way gurthy.

[Hornung418]

I think the M3 ZCP sways are the same diameter. Kyle has them on the z4mc.

This post brought to you by Uncle Clark's Anti-gravity Cream. Put some on your Super Collider just before the Big Bang.

[nike001]

Damn. That means Hotchkiss is way gurthy.

This lol.

Where can I buy? And how much $?

[HokieZHP]

Got my new Michelin Pilot Sport A/S mounted this morning. Love the tread pattern so far and the look of it from behind! Haven't pushed them yet since they're breaking in and the glue is still setting but they are very quiet on the highway. So far I'm happy with them.

[Johal E32]

Got my new Michelin Pilot Sport A/S mounted this morning. Love the tread pattern so far and the look of it from behind! Haven't pushed them yet since they're breaking in and the glue is still setting but they are very quiet on the highway. So far I'm happy with them.

I have these tires on my car. I love them so far, it was these or the Conti DWS's.

I like the 40k mile tread wear warranty, unfortunately it is cut in half if you have staggered wheels :/

[HokieZHP]

I had the DWS's previously and was not a fan. I think these will be better. These tires are on all of the cars in my family and they have been great.

[Johal E32]

I had the DWS's previously and was not a fan. I think these will be better. These tires are on all of the cars in my family and they have been great.

Nice! I'm a Michelin tire fan, I think they make quality tires

[HokieZHP]

So a little update since it's been a while. Tires are still amazing! A lot better than the DWS's on there previously. Just took the car on a roadtrip to DC and around the area so she got a little over 1000 miles put on her.

Dropped her off tonight at my mechanic's to have the CCV and oil filter housing gasket done and will pick her back up tomorrow afternoon. Also tightened up my Hotchkis sways to the maximum stiffness settings...WOW what a difference. The car corner's much flatter. I love these sways!

Just saw earlier today that my front bumper has a huge crack in it dead center under the lower grill. I think it's from my recent run in with the late night racer where I had to swerve and ended up slamming into the curb and shrubbery. So I'm wondering what to do about it and whether or not it's worth the almost $1k to get a new bumper or try to repair and respray this one which would come to almost the same cost.


Any ideas?

[HokieZHP]

Hit a mileage milestone today (also today is my bros bday) she's still running flawlessly and is a thrill to drive

8262

[ELCID86]

Nice! Keep it going!!