The Random E46/ZHP Question Thread

[pedro2u]

Anyone have some recommendations on a cordless ratchet? Thinking about splurging.

I bought the M12 Milwaukee ratchet after watching the 50sKid videos... he used it on everything

it's the most used and best tool I've ever added to my box. I use it on almost every repair... https://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-245...4540715&sr=8-4

I have since added multiple M12 tools (inflator, nailer, drill, flashlight) to optimize the M12 batteries and they are all awesome

[BMWCurves]

I bought the M12 Milwaukee ratchet after watching the 50sKid videos... he used it on everything

it's the most used and best tool I've ever added to my box. I use it on almost every repair... https://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-245...4540715&sr=8-4

I have since added multiple M12 tools (inflator, nailer, drill, flashlight) to optimize the M12 batteries and they are all awesome

Gracias! Is 35 ft-lbs of torque enough for most auto-related jobs excluding wheels?

[pedro2u]

Gracias! Is 35 ft-lbs of torque enough for most auto-related jobs excluding wheels?

not for wheels. it's not an impact. But for almost every nut or bolt I grab this this tool (and at the tougher end think brake calipers bolts) is in the wheel house of this ratchet. I have Craftsman impact for wheels

[BMWCurves]

not for wheels. it's not an impact. But for almost every nut or bolt I grab this this tool (and at the tougher end think brake calipers bolts) is in the wheel house of this ratchet. I have Craftsman impact for wheels

Yeah, I already have an impact wrench, wouldn't dream of reaching for the ratchet for the wheels.

[roddykar]

I realized a little while ago my zhp doesn't have tips on the exhaust (just bare metal muffler tips?)
Is this normal? And does anyone know if I can buy OEM exhaust tips that'll fit these (without requiring welding) that aren't the regular chrome e46 ones?

I think I read somewhere that e53 x5 exhaust tips will also fit our mufflers?

[PdZHP]

ZHP muffler came with polished metal tips, no chrome. They polish up nice with some elbow grease.

[roddykar]

ZHP muffler came with polished metal tips, no chrome. They polish up nice with some elbow grease.

I see. So I shouldn't get any tips then? Any recommendations on what to use for cleaning? I feel like mine look like worn metal, like no polish to them.

[t.er]

I see. So I shouldn't get any tips then? Any recommendations on what to use for cleaning? I feel like mine look like worn metal, like no polish to them.

I have the BMWP exhaust, but it was pretty cruddy for a while. I sanded it with 800 grit sandpaper, which was enough to get rid of all the carbon. How much polishing and the number of steps would depend on how shiny you want it - 800 grit is good for something like a brushed finish, you can move to 1500, 2000 grit, then various steel wools. Then use actual metal polish with a MF towel if you want it to have a mirror-like shine.

[PdZHP]

I see. So I shouldn't get any tips then? Any recommendations on what to use for cleaning? I feel like mine look like worn metal, like no polish to them.

Blue Magic works like magic.

[roddykar]

Got it. Appreciate the gents. Gonna give that a shot.

While I’m here, anyone know where I can find some warm-colored LED interior bulbs? Looking to either go back to just regular OEM bulbs (if I can even find any) or change from my existing LED 6000k/6500k to something in the 4000k range. Where I’m at right now is just way too white-blue. I’ve checked Amazon, EBay, seen Ziza on ECS, but I’m afraid they’re still too white-blue for me.