The Random E46/ZHP Question Thread

[John in VA]

What's the sandpaper for? Getting rid of the prior coating?

Yes, removing the coating on the plastic.

[ZHPizza]

What's the sandpaper for? Getting rid of the prior coating?

Yes, removing the coating on the plastic.

Yep. I wanted to be sure that it was smooth so I just sanded until all of the black was gone. It took forever.

[L0veZHP]

Hey guys quick question. It’s about Recalls. Are they free? And can I do them at any BMW Dealership?


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[L0veZHP]

Is the E46 M3 front sway bar on our cars an actual upgrade? I know the MM are different and with new bushings even our OEM sway bars will feel drastically different.. but I don’t want to pony up on buying bushings for my stock 330 sway bar, if I can probably source an M3 one for rather cheap locally.

Let me hear your opinions!

I’ve also considered the UUC strutbarbarian but I don’t track my car at all


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I’ve gone threw like 3 bars. I found the UUC Strutbarbarian the best one. I currently have Dinan. I have an OEM M3 one I think.. I painted it black. Let me know I don’t mind just giving it to you if you want it. I also have a rear. If you want. I have to find them but I’m sure I know where they are


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[holyc0w]

Yep. I wanted to be sure that it was smooth so I just sanded until all of the black was gone. It took forever.

So not required, or better be safe than sorry?

Hey guys quick question. It’s about Recalls. Are they free? And can I do them at any BMW Dealership?


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Yes they are free, and in theory they can be done at any dealership. They need to be contacted beforehand.

[704sw]

So not required, or better be safe than sorry?

Wrap is a lot thinner than most people realize—not much heavier than aluminum foil. If it’s not smooth as a baby’s ass, you’ll see the texture through the wrap.

[PdZHP]

Wrap is a lot thinner than most people realize—not much heavier than aluminum foil. If it’s not smooth as a baby’s ass, you’ll see the texture through the wrap.

↑ So very true. I just wrapped my M3 side mirror bases black to see how they would look and you can see some faint texture of the rock chips underneath. I think it looks good for the cost and I can revert back to silver when I change my mind again.

[holyc0w]

I broke off the tab for the MAF connector. Will it hold fine without the tab?

It seems like it should, but I'm not sure long-term.

[danewilson77]

I broke off the tab for the MAF connector. Will it hold fine without the tab?

It seems like it should, but I'm not sure long-term.

Yes. Fine

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[BMWCurves]

I broke off the tab for the MAF connector. Will it hold fine without the tab?

It seems like it should, but I'm not sure long-term.

Did that to mine

It's been holding on fine since I did it back in December.