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    ReckLesS 2004 TiAg Coupe

    I have been skulking around here for the last two years, trying to gather as much knowledge and giving insight where I can. This is my first BMW out of 13 vehicles I have owned over the last 13 years. I have always been very involved with each one; from Off-Roading to Open Sunday’s at VIR, I have a very broad knowledge base and try to do all of my own work. I said I was not going to start a project thread until I finished all of my maintenance; there is now light at the end of the tunnel.

    I am the third owner of this BMW 330Ci Coupe (US) purchasing it in April of 2012. This car was purchased in Hannau, Germany on July 26, 2004 with a production date of 05/04. The first two previous owners were both Apache pilots in the army with my brother-in-law, and I was actually in Frankfurt for the delivery of my current car, along with my sisters e46 328CiC. I have mixed records for oil changes, but any repair or large maintenance item receipt was retained. There were a few minor issues that were taken care of during the cars first 60,000 miles but on April 17, 2012, I picked up my first BMW that changed my outlook on motoring.



    Maintenance:
    20,500 – Two new rear Michelin pilot sports 255/35/ZR18
    27,000 – Door edge protector replaced
    27,500 – Second owner purchases BMW 330Ci Coupe (US)
    28,000 – Inspection I
    45,000 – Extended Warranty Purchased (BMW of Austin)
    45,000 - FCAB Replaced
    45,000 – Brake flush + Oil change BMW/Mann
    46,500 – Oil change BMW/MANN (PO was on deployment 1 year)
    47,500 – EWS Replaced (electronic drive away protection module)
    51,000 – (2) Nitto 225/40/ZR18 and (2) Nitto 255/35/ZR18
    61,000 – Oil Change BMW/Mann
    62,500 – I took possession of BMW 330Ci Coupe (US)
    69,500 – Inspection II (minus fuel filter and spark plugs – dealer “checked”)
    69,500 – Washer Pump
    69,500 – Coolant flush
    70,000 – Windshield replacement
    72,000 – Windshield replacement
    74,000 – Whaler Thermostat + new coolant
    84,000 – GAS DISA Rebuild + 1.2 BAR Expansion Tank Cap
    84,000 – MAF/ICV/TB all cleaned
    84,000 – Lower intake boot replaced
    91,000 – Oil change – M01/Mann
    92,000 – Thermostat Map Cooling Activated (tstat broke again)
    95,000 – VDO Fuel Pump + VR Tank Seal + Mann Fuel Filter + Fuel pump relay purchased
    96,000 - Bosch (6) BKR6EQUP
    98,000 – New F connector and Vacuum hose
    98,500 – New fog lights; Sylvania 9006
    98,500 – Oil change – M01/Mann – Oil Analysis done by Blackstone Labs
    99,000 – Front grill repainted
    99,500 – Roundel Replaced
    100,000- AFE Dry Stage I intake installed




    Mods:
    20% Tint all around (PO)
    BSW iPod integration kit (removed)
    Mat black Kidney Grills
    CDV Removed
    G.A.S. 1.2 BAR expansion tank cap
    Interior LED Kit
    Rear License plate LED Kit
    AFE Stage 1 Intake (dry)

    What’s next 2014:
    Cooling System Refresh with Under-drive pulleys
    VANOS/VCG/OFHG/CCV
    Tune (still in research)
    Brakes (still in research)
    Suspension (still in research)

    Pictures in no particular order































    If anyone has any questions feel free to let me know, I have a plethora of datalogs, research, experience and if you needed to benchmark an issue you are having. Enjoy the Drive.

    Brian
    2004 330Ci

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    Great!

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    Curious - why did you remove the BSW iPod integration kit?

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    What was causing the CEL?

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    Looks great man! Quick question though; was this ordered with the ambers? I've never seen ambers on a ZHP coupe, just on facelift non ZHP's.
    Tyler Landreth
    2003 330i/ZSP,ZPP,ZCW/Topaz Blue Metallic/5mt
    Depo Clears, CCFL angel eyes, LP delete, Piano black grills, yellow fogs, OEM Aux, OEM All Weather Mats, Cosmos Racing CAI, VMR VB3

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    Quote Originally Posted by JKO_ZHP View Post
    What was causing the CEL?
    Still have intermittent CEL for Thermal Map Cooling (new t-stat needed - I think the old t-stat heating element is not pushing the lifter pin) The lean codes I was getting and still occasionally see are accredited to numerous parts that need monitoring for proper air/fuel.
    Air - Intake Boots, F connector, DISA, ICV
    Oil - OFHG, CCV, VCG,VANOS
    Spark - Plugs
    Fuel Delivery - Fuel Pump and Filter

    I will report in when I finish.

    Quote Originally Posted by kerunt View Post
    Curious - why did you remove the BSW iPod integration kit?
    I installed it and mounted it to the rack in the drivers side rear. The plastic housing was not secure enough and after a few miles of travel, the housing popped and left the board exposed, grounding on the rack. Think it may have been the root cause for the OEM Nav LCD going out. Removed and Returned to BSW.
    2004 330Ci

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    Quote Originally Posted by Reckless View Post
    I installed it and mounted it to the rack in the drivers side rear. The plastic housing was not secure enough and after a few miles of travel, the housing popped and left the board exposed, grounding on the rack. Think it may have been the root cause for the OEM Nav LCD going out. Removed and Returned to BSW.
    Just looked up the unit. Looks like a re-branded DICE Mediabridge Duo - had that in my car and it was total crap. DICE customer service was even worse. Goon on you for returning that junk!

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    Awesome! BTW, bummer on the 2 windshield replacements so close together.
    Randeaux/Rando/John/jr - '06 Cic ZHP; Southern California
    "ZHP or not, I still like you"


    ZHP Performance Package, Cold Weather Package, Leather, Jet Black/Black/BlackCube, NAV, Anthracite Black "my individual" interior trim
    ESS Stage 1 Twin Screw Supercharger, Sprint Booster, BMW Perf Intake, Magnaflow Exhaust, Dinan TB & STEP S/W, UCC Sway Bars, Apex EC-7 18x8.5 ET38
    Suspension: AST 44100 dampers, Bimmerworld front adjustable end links, Swift springs (8K front, 10K rear), Vorshlag camber plates
    Dynavin D99+, Hardwire V1 (w/V1 Connection), BSW Stage 1 Speakers, Kicker Amp/Subwoofer
    BMW Performance Strut Brace, Orion V2 Angel Eyes, No-holes License Plate, SMG Paddle Shift Mod, Besian VANOS, Gold DISA, Fan Delete, M3 Side Mirrors
    Note: Actual car no longer resembles signature picture

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    Hell yeah! Ambers! Goodness it's so sexy on a coupe.
    In the market for an E90 M3

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    Quote Originally Posted by Avetiso View Post
    Hell yeah! Ambers! Goodness it's so sexy on a coupe.
    agreed, i would love some ambers for my coupe! they look SO much better.

    peter
    peter

    2004 330i ZHP
    2005 330iT ZHP
    2010 328iT M Sport

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