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  1. #21
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    Quote Originally Posted by BCS_ZHP View Post
    Larry, with a gray interior you should be able to get away with 35% tint all around, a lighter interior doesn't make it look as dark, I know my sons do his. Also, you have your own "gray" (hair) factor and can claim that the car came that way, LEOs will let you go with a warning. Bruce
    Bruce, what happened to all your ZHPs? Vic bought them all huh? Any plans to get one, or similar, this year?

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    Larry I have always had 35% all around tint and didnt have an issue

  3. #23
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    Quote Originally Posted by [USMC]Skywalker View Post
    Larry I have always had 35% all around tint and didnt have an issue
    Who did your tint? I've used LA Tint in the past. I think it was around $300.

    2004 ZHP Acquired: February 5, 2017
    Lorenzo's Project Thread

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lorenzo View Post
    Who did your tint? I've used LA Tint in the past. I think it was around $300.
    I was going to make the drive and have TintFX do the job. 3M carbon ceramic tint for $290

    His - 2004 Imola Red / Alcantara 330i | 6MT | ZHP |

    Her's - 2005 Black Sapphire Metallic / Black Leather 330i | 6MT | ZHP |

  5. #25
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    Received this picture in my inbox today from Mike at Coby Wheel. I anticipate install this weekend. It's cool that he sends out advance pic of your incoming wheel.
    Attached Images Attached Images  

    2004 ZHP Acquired: February 5, 2017
    Lorenzo's Project Thread

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    Nice. You will like it

    His - 2004 Imola Red / Alcantara 330i | 6MT | ZHP |

    Her's - 2005 Black Sapphire Metallic / Black Leather 330i | 6MT | ZHP |

  7. #27
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lorenzo View Post
    Beautiful sunny day in Reston, Virginia. Finished polishing yesterday with Pinnacle swirl remover and polish. Not bad. I'll do another treatment in the spring with a new product. Perhaps Wolfgang, Blackfire, or Mcguiers 205.

    I think it needs a tint too. Law is 50% front and 35% in rear in VA. I wonder if I can get away with 35% all around without attracting police attention.
    Yes. Go 35 all-round.


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    "ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - an e46f member

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lorenzo View Post
    Who did your tint? I've used LA Tint in the past. I think it was around $300.
    Guy down here has been running $100 specials. Bruce and I have both used him.

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    "ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - an e46f member

  9. #29
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lorenzo View Post
    I'm excited to launch my project thread and begin my ZHP journey among a great group of knowledgeable enthusiasts. I appreciate everyone's input, suggestions, advice, and I look forward to reading your project threads - where I've got many initial ideas so far.

    Summary
    Year: 2005
    Model: 330Ci Coupe
    Exterior Color: Silver Grey Metallic
    Interior: Grey leather
    Transmission: 6-speed manual
    Packages: Performance, Cold Weather, Premium Package
    Options: Heated front seats, Xenon headlights, Harman-Kardon sound system
    Purchased Date: 12/27/2015
    Price: $9,750
    Mileage at purchase: 114,338 miles
    VIN: WBABD53435PD98697

    Backstory
    My first BMW was a 2 year old manual shift, black 2004 325 convertible. I sold that in 2009 when my first child got her drivers license and I needed a more practical car. I've been through a number of E90s as a daily, and presently I drive an F30 - red 2012 328 sedan. My first weekend project car was a '89 red convertible E30 I picked up in 2013. Jon Estrella helped me immensely to fix it up and I sold it for a small profit. Then I picked up Bruce's terrifically kept ZHP convertible, but regrettably sold it in an attempt to downsize to one car. Since then, I've missed the ZHP. After a one month search, I landed on this ZHP coupe from a single owner in Storrs, CT that I found on BMWCCA. I flew to Hartford, met the owner, went on a test drive, and made the purchase. Drove it 400 miles to Sterling, VA.

    Overall, the previous owner kept up with all maintenance, including some biggies - coolant overhaul and a new clutch. My first stop was to Jon's house for his evaluation. He gave the thumbs up. The next day, I met a local ZHPMafia member, Benny, in the parts line at BMW Sterling. He had just picked up his ZHP from Atlanta a few days earlier. Small world.

    Previous Owner's Maintenance
    2005 - initial purchase as lease
    2005-2007: Owner followed standard maintenance program under warranty
    2008: owner purchased from his lease
    July 2008 (38,199) - Inspection I
    May 2009 (46,486) - Oil service 5W-30 synthetic
    August 2009 (49,683) - Change rear differential and transmission fluids, Brake flush
    July 2010 (62,140) - Oil service
    March 2011 (75,974) - Coolant system overhaul - Replace water pump with metal impeller pump, thermostat, belts and idler pulley, tension pulley
    August 2011 (79,280) - Spark plugs, Brake flush, Oil service
    June 2012 (83,606) - Oil service, New battery
    June 2013: (93,000) - front brake OEM pads, brake disc (Zimmerman coated), sensors, Replace trailing arm bushing, Replace front control arm bushings, Alignment, Replace Valve cover gasket, Replace cabin air filter, Oil service
    Sept 2013 (97,720) - front tires Potenza S-04 PP 225/40/R18, Rear tires - Potenza S-04 PP 255/35/R18
    January 2014 (100,475) - Coolant repair - radiator hoses, expansion tank, new coolant, Replace starter, Replace wipers, Replace hazard switch
    March (106,349) - Oil service, Brake flush
    July 2015 (110,775) - Oil service, Air bag recall passenger front
    Dec 2015 (113,992) - New Clutch and Flywheel

    My maintenance/mods
    Dec 2015 miles: 114,750 - Replaced cabin air and engine air filters, replaced ZHP shifter, refinished drivers seat (via Metro Leather)

    Planned maintenance
    Polish exterior
    Install Michelin PSS Tires
    Drain/refill Power steering fluid
    Change Differential fluid and transmission fluid
    Replace steering coupler
    Change fuel filter
    Leatherique passenger and rear seats
    Power Steering Reservoir Cap Seal
    Clean engine bay

    Future mods
    Rewrap alcantara steering wheel
    New Shocks/struts - Koni sport
    Black kidney grill
    Window Tint
    Repair and paint front bumper
    Paint lower mesh grill
    Restore headlight lenses
    Replace fog lights
    Replace Black cube trim drivers door
    Replace ashtray and storage trays
    Center console component refresh
    Repair damage on side mirror glass
    Fix ding passenger side
    Touch up various paint chips
    Smoke side markers


    I welcome any and all maintenance and mod suggestions.
    Whoa...how did I miss this thread and saying hello Larry! Neighbors in Reston!

    If you want to see how 50 all around looks we can meetup, granted it's a bit different coupe v. sedan. But I agree with Bruce, with the lighter interior 35 should be no problem and look better. I love the way 50 looks with the black plus I don't have to worry about LEO interaction here in Funfax where they literally are everywhere.

    Current:
    1988 BMW 325is
    1996 Toyota Land Cruiser FZJ80 x3 Locked - Restoration/Project Thread on ih8mud.com
    Sold:
    "Scarlett" the 2005 BMW 330i ZHP 6MT - Project/Maintenance Thread
    2011 BMW M3 E92 6MT - Info/Maintenance Thread

  10. #30
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lorenzo View Post
    Received this picture in my inbox today from Mike at Coby Wheel. I anticipate install this weekend. It's cool that he sends out advance pic of your incoming wheel.
    This wheel looks so good!
    Shawn, 801

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