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    Snuffalufigus's Build/Maintanence Thread :)

    * Update! Going to be selling my ZHP soon *

    I will be getting retired from the Air Force within the next few months and will be moving near my family to go to school. Unfortunately they live where it snows quite a bit and I don't want to put the ZHP through fierce winters and salted roads in Reno. So I am in the market for a 335xi (all wheel drive). I will be posting a for sale thread soon with pictures. I would like to keep the ZHP in the Mafia as I know it will be taken care of! Whoever buys it will be getting a great deal and a highly maintained vehicle!

    * End Update *

    Well this is a long time coming! I apologize that it took me this long to post this seeing as how I purchased my ZHP over a year ago lol! I am still somewhat new to the whole forum thing (I'm not on here a lot) so bear with me as I post pictures and document my mods/maintenance. Keep in mind that I live in an apartment and don't have the tools or knowledge to do most of this stuff myself. Oil changes and certain mods I have done myself but for everything else I have gone to an Indy Mechanic that specializes on BMWs. Everything they replace they warranty for 3 years, 36,000 miles. The cost of this stuff (mostly preventative mx) has started to really add up and has gotten a little discouraging. However, whenever I go drive my car that feeling gets replaced with complete exhilaration. I love this car and I don't think I could ever sell it.



    Purchased on 15 January 2015 from WOLFN8TR
    Mileage at time of purchase:134,500
    Year: 2005
    Model: 330CI ZHP
    Exterior Color: Sparkling Graphite Metallic
    Interior: Black Cube
    Transmission: Steptronic
    Body Type: 2 Door Coupe
    Packages: ZHP Sport Package + Convenience Package - Heated/Power Front Seats, Moonroof, Smokers Package, Rain Sensor/ Auto/ Xenon Adaptive Headlights, Auto Climate Control, Harmon Kardon System

    Mods that were already done at time of purchase: New 18x8.5 ET35 VMR V710's & 235/40/18 Yokohama YK580 Tires, KWV1's up front with Koni Sport Shocks in rear (Reinforcement Plates in front & rear), Gruppe M adjustable End Links, Carbon Fiber Kidney Grilles & Splitters, Khoalty 6000K LED Angel Eyes, Lamin-X Tinted Headlight Film, Window Tint, Smoked Turn Signals & Side Reflectors, SGM License Plate Frame & Roundels, Bimmian NO Blind Spot Euro Mirrors, Eonon GM5150 Nav, UltraGauge OBII Display, Sprint Booster with Sport Button Mod, New Cup Holder, New ///M Tri Stitched Steering Wheel and ///M Pedals.

    Previous Owner's Maint History:
    8/6/11
    97,800
    New Belts
    New ECS Aluminum Water Pump Pulley
    New Idler Pulley for Water Pump
    Replaced the Oil Filter Housing Gasket

    8/21/11
    98,000
    New Hood Struts
    Tinted Front Windshield- 75%
    New Fog Bulbs- 4000K
    LED Interior Lights

    9/1/11
    99,000
    New Hood Cowl
    New Cabin Filter
    New Lower Window Trim Pieces

    10/11/11
    100,000
    Oil Change- Mobile One, 0-40w Synthetic
    New Smoke LED Side Markers
    New Smoke Reflectors

    1/1/11
    102,171
    New VCG
    Rebuilt VANOS- Beisan Anti Rattle Kit
    New NGK Platinum Plugs
    Painted Brake Calipers & Hubs

    6/10/12
    107,000
    New Air Filter
    LaminX Tinted Headlight Film
    Rebuilt DISA Valve with the G.A.S kit

    8/1/12
    108,800
    New Mann Fuel Filter
    #13327512019

    8/6/12
    109,000
    Change Rear Diff Oil
    Redline 75w-90

    10/4/12
    111,060
    Cleaned MAF

    10/17/12
    111,600
    Thanks to William!
    Sprint Booster II with Sport Button Mod- SBBM0002S

    10/19/12
    111,665
    New Oil Pan Door
    Oil Change- Mobile One, 0-40w Synthetic

    11/1/12
    112,000
    Transmission Oil Change, Filter & Gasket
    7 Quarts of Redline Synthetic

    1/28/13
    114,545
    New Duralast Gold 94R-DLG Battery
    (Original BMW Battery Still in Car!)

    6/15/13
    115,000
    Carbon Fiber Splitters
    Carbon Fiber Kidney Grilles
    New Bimmian No Blind Spot Mirrors
    New Leather Tri Stitch ///M Steering Wheel
    3M Dinoc'd Lower Steering Wheel Trim Piece

    1/15/14
    115,500
    New Eonon GM5150 Navigation Touchscreen

    4/4/14
    116,900
    UltraGauge OBII Gauges
    Mechanical Fan Delete
    BEHR Electric Fan
    (25.1mpg before, 25.5mpg after)

    6/4/13
    118,000
    AFE Air Filter
    Replaced Entire Cooling System (except radiator)
    - G.A.S 1.4 Bar Billet Radiator Cap
    - Stewart Water Pump
    - Thermostat- BEHR
    - Exspansion Tank- BMW
    - Tranny Tsat- BEHR
    - BMW Rad Fluid
    - Water Wetter
    - Hoses- BEHR
    - Sensors
    - AC Pulley
    - AC Belt

    7/27/13
    119,589
    Oil Change- Mobile One, 0-40w Synthetic.
    Power Steering Flush & Refill- Mobil 1 ATF

    8/25/13
    120,000
    Cleaned ICV
    New BMW Intake Boots

    2/18/14
    126,000
    Cleaned MAF Sensor

    4/12/14
    127,283
    Oil Change- Mobile One, 0-40w Synthetic
    KW V1's, New Strut Mounts, Reinforcement Plates
    Status Gruppe Adjustable End Links
    BMW Performance Carbon Fiber Strut Bar

    5/4/12
    128,000
    New Rear Shocks- Koni 1271Sport
    New RSM and Reinforcement Plates

    8/10/14
    130,000
    Khoalty 6000K LED Angel Eyes

    8/17/14
    131,000
    4- VMR 710's, 18x8.5" ET35
    4- Yokohama 235/40/18's
    10mm H&R Spacers on the Rear

    8/24/14
    Angel Eyes On/Off Switch

    12/20/14
    134,500
    Oil Change- Mobile One, 0-40w Synthetic
    Replaced Oil Filter Housing Gasket and Fan Belts

    A little background:
    I just want to say that Gary (previous owner) has a great taste and love for this car. I had just gotten back from a deployment and flew to Vegas to pick this baby up. He picked me up from the airport and took me to his house where the car sat. I immediately fell in love! Gary is such a great guy and I felt a little bad taking the ZHP away from him. But then again he had a new M3 so I guess it's okay lol At no point in my ownership with the mechanical issues I faced did I ever regret buying the car. Well here goes my journey thus far...



    My Maintenance/Mods:
    2/5/15 - 134,825
    Serpentine Belt shredded - was told by indy mechanic that it was due to alternator failure (90 Amp instead of 120). Replaced belts and alternator with genuine BMW Bosch w/lifetime warranty.

    2/10/2015 - 134,850
    Installed Back-up Camera

    2/17/2015 - 137,099
    Replaced rear pads and rotors
    Replaced FCABS
    Replaced Windshield Washer Pump

    4/16/15 - 138,720
    Oil Change - Mobile One, 0-40w Synthetic
    Replaced Cabin Air Filter

    4/16/15 - 138,714
    Re-wired Halo lights due to angel eyes cutting in and out
    Replaced both HID Bulbs

    4/29/15 - 138,820
    Replaced Eonon GM5150 NAV unit because literally everything stopped working one thing after the other lol
    Had a custom installation of a DDIN Pioneer AVH4100NEX by Audio Xperts in Vacaville, CA. This thing is sweet, comes with Apple Carplay and Android Auto



    5/7/15 - 139,150
    Passenger Side Airbag recall performed

    9/30/15 - 143,330
    Oil Change - Mobile One, 0-40w Synthetic
    Oil Leak dye test performed by local indy shop. CCV and oil pan gasket minor oil leaks found.

    10/5/15 - 143,350
    Purchased Corsa TSE3 "light" exhaust from Turner Motorsports



    11/10/15 - 145,033
    Felt a vibration/shudder in 2nd at 2000 RPM. Took car into indy mechanic and they discovered that the CSB (center support bearing) had failed and had took the entire driveshaft with it. Had to replace entire driveshaft and assembly. At this point the cost of this repair almost made me sell the ZHP but I realized at least I will have a new OEM driveshaft that should last the rest of the life of the car. (hopefully)

    11/16/15 - 146,119
    Automatic Transmission Fluid Exchange/Flush - This was done by my Indy Mechanic which is a reputable shop and certified to work on BMWs. They use the transmission's own pump to cycle out the old fluid. Fluid replaced with ATF synthetic, A/T Quick Clean, and Auto Trans Conditioner

    Also did power steering and brake fluid exchanges

    11/18/15 - 146,129
    Front bumper was not the original OEM bumper when I had purchased the car. Originally there were a few rock chips (not a big deal) but over time the paint started chipping and peeling off like crazy. I had a local BMW dealership look up the VIN and they told me the vehicle was in an accident. I'm assuming the front bumper was replaced and had a cheap paint job done on it. I took the car into a specialty shop here called Rick's Body and Paint and had them repaint and refinish the front bumper. They blended it in and the car looks better than it did when I bought it!



    12/1/2015 - 146,143
    I got rear ended by a crazy dude in a Civic. I pulled over and he took off. I chased him down and got his license plate number for the police. Rear bumper needed minor repairs/repaint. This was performed by Cook's Collision in Vacaville, CA.



    1/15/16 - 146,210
    Purchased BMW performance Shifter and E-Brake Handle w/boot from Turner Motorsports



    2/16/16 - 147,893
    Replaced oil pan gasket and oil dipstick tube seals followed by an oil change (5W40).
    Replaced oil separator/CCV.
    Replaced power steering hoses
    These were all replaced and warrantied by Motoring Specialists in Vacaville, CA.


    Planned Maintenance/Mods:
    Replace CCV and Oil Pan Gaskets - Done!
    Replace power steering hoses - Done!
    Fix trunk latch button
    Fix wiring issue with angel eyes. One is only half on
    Last edited by Snuffalufigus; 08-11-2016 at 06:44 AM.
    Adam
    Sparkling Graphite Metallic / 2005 BMW 330CI ZHP / STEPTRONIC
    Corsa TSE3 "Light" Exhaust / Sprint Booster with Sport Button Mod / TMS Underdrive Pulleys / Mechanical Fan Delete / KW V1s in front + Koni Sports in rear / VMR 710's / Umnitza Angel Eyes / Euro Mirrors / BMW Performance Shift Knob and E-Brake Handle / Custom Installed 2-DIN Pioneer AVH-4100NEX with Back-Up Cam



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    I remember you buying it. Glad you came out ;-)


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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 e46fanatic

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    Quote Originally Posted by ELCID86 View Post
    I remember you buying it. Glad you came out ;-)


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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 e46fanatic
    Thank you Sir! I am having issues viewing this thread while logged in. Once I figure it out I'll add pictures


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    Adam
    Sparkling Graphite Metallic / 2005 BMW 330CI ZHP / STEPTRONIC
    Corsa TSE3 "Light" Exhaust / Sprint Booster with Sport Button Mod / TMS Underdrive Pulleys / Mechanical Fan Delete / KW V1s in front + Koni Sports in rear / VMR 710's / Umnitza Angel Eyes / Euro Mirrors / BMW Performance Shift Knob and E-Brake Handle / Custom Installed 2-DIN Pioneer AVH-4100NEX with Back-Up Cam



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    Welcome. Nice looking coupe

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

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

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    Those VMRs look nice. Seriously making me question my choice for Apex 17"ers (I WILL STAY STRONG).

    Sorry to hear about you being rear ended, that's a shitty experience.

    Costs do mount, especially with unforeseen things, but take comfort in knowing you have a great looking car that I'm sure you love driving. At the end of the day, that's what should matter.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BMWCurves View Post
    Those VMRs look nice. Seriously making me question my choice for Apex 17"ers (I WILL STAY STRONG).

    Sorry to hear about you being rear ended, that's a shitty experience.

    Costs do mount, especially with unforeseen things, but take comfort in knowing you have a great looking car that I'm sure you love driving. At the end of the day, that's what should matter.
    Thanks so much! Means a lot

    Yeah I have a good feeling that it will be smooth sailing here on out.
    Adam
    Sparkling Graphite Metallic / 2005 BMW 330CI ZHP / STEPTRONIC
    Corsa TSE3 "Light" Exhaust / Sprint Booster with Sport Button Mod / TMS Underdrive Pulleys / Mechanical Fan Delete / KW V1s in front + Koni Sports in rear / VMR 710's / Umnitza Angel Eyes / Euro Mirrors / BMW Performance Shift Knob and E-Brake Handle / Custom Installed 2-DIN Pioneer AVH-4100NEX with Back-Up Cam



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    Very nice looking ZHP! Welcome to the forum. How to you like the automatic transmission? I have a manual coupe and may be getting 2nd ZHP in automatic sedan for daily.

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

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    Welcome, sir ! Glad to hear the ZHP went to a good home. Looks SHARP ! I met Gary back in November and I agree. He's a great guy.

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    Nice to see you here Adam! Gary took great care of this ZHP during his ownership and I see it is still in good hands with you! Looking forward to seeing what else you have in store

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    Quote Originally Posted by Snuffalufigus View Post
    Thank you Sir! I am having issues viewing this thread while logged in. Once I figure it out I'll add pictures


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    There were some site database issues. Should be resolved now. If not, let Dane know.


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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 e46fanatic

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