Ive been apart of this Forum for well over a year but I am now starting my maintenance thread
Reason being, I finally figured out WHERE it is exactly I was supposed to be posting any of my mods/or maintenance updates about my car which is embarrassing enough... LOL
WARNING:
My post's will be very TEXT heavy to start this off of course - if you don't like reading lengthy stories... My apologies but I feel like I SHOULD say everything one shot, but since I can't speak to many of you in person - here is my story
My first post will be a lengthy one to just give a small synopsis on my own story with BMW(s)
Currently own a: 2004 Imola Red ZHP Sedan
Black Cube Trim
6-Speed Transmission
Black Leather Interior
Non-CWP
I have owned this car roughly about a 10.5 Months, I received the car April of 2015.
I purchased the car from a Volkswagen dealership in Pensacola, Florida
From what I remember the previous owner owned the car for about 6-7 Years. He traded the car in around a year ago, which was when I found the car on the internet & made my immediate purchase completely over the phone and via email lol
After losing my Black Sapphire Metallic ZHP sedan in a bad accident, I had to own another. I shipped my Imola Red ZHP from Florida in March and didn't receive the car until April.
When receiving the car I did NOT know how to drive Manual, I learned IN this car. I quickly developed that same attachment I had for my Black Sapphire ZHP, It took me all of 3 days to get a hang of it.
Quick Synopsis on my Family & Our Love for all things FAST:
My Father & 3 brothers have all owned BMW's basically all my life
- My Father owned a E21 320i
1987 7 Series - Blue on Blue Interior - Auto
- My Oldest Brother owned a 1989 325xi
Alpine White / Beige Heated Interior / Auto
- My brother Dennis is the true BMW fanatic amongst us all, he has owned the following in order
2001 E39 540i - Silbergrau
2003 E39 530i - Alpine White
E46 M3 - Imola Red on Imola Red - 6MT
E60 550i - Alpine White on Beige - Automatic
E46 M3 - Alpine White on Cinnamon - SMG
E46 M3 Vert - Carbon Black on Cinnamon - SMG
E46 M3 Vert - Jet Black on Black - SMG
RIGHT HAND DRIVE - E46 M3 - TiAG on Imola - SMG converted to 6MT - Fully Built Motor from VACMotorsport - complete HPF Twin Turbo Kit - Pro EFI Standalone computer - Custom Fab Work
E36 M3 - Avus Blue on Black - 5 Speed
R35 GT-R - Black on Black - Full Bolt-On's installed
2004 330i - S54 Sedan - Full drivetrain Swap
2008 LCI E60 M5 - Black on Black - 6MT / Navigation / Extended Leather
He Currently owns the GT-R, RHD M3, S54 Sedan, E60 M5 & An E30 M3 Shell hes waiting to build one day.
My younger brother has owned:
1987 325is - Champagne on Beige - 5 Speed
He currently owns an
E36 M3 - Arctic Silver on Black - Auto
I have Owned:
1987 325E Sedan - Red on Black - Auto
2004 ZHP Sedan - Black Sapphire Metallic on Black - Steptronic
2004 ZHP Sedan - Imola Red on Black - 6 Speed
It's safe to say we have a rich history in my family through car's in general.
But more importantly lol -
BACK TO MY ZHP
The car came with Euro Clears, Side markers & Rear Tail lights.
Here she is in my drive way on the first day
On DependableAutoShippers Rig for delivery
The car was and technically continues to be bone stock to this day, A lot of things have been cleaned up/changed & I've replaced a few unforeseen parts
Things I've already done:
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- Depo Headlights/ OEM Euro Clear Side markers / Rear Tail lights
- LED Trunk Lights
- Fuel Pump
- Rebuilt DISA Valve
- 2 Oil Changes
- Dynavin Navigation W/ Bluetooth
- Square Set up of Style 135's (8.5 All around) & Brand New Tires
- OEM BMW Floormats
- Purchased a COBY WHEEL - Alcantara Shift Knob (Not Installed)
- Brand New Auto Craft Battery
- Purchased Pulley's & Belts
( Considering returning to purchase TMS Power Pulley set )
- OEM Bluetooth Input (Antenna, ULF Module, OEM Microphone)
- Removed Front Tints (DAMN NY COPS)
- Bought Khoalty Headlight Lenses (THANKS BADCLOWN!) for my ZKW Headlight Rebuild
- BBS CH's (Not Mounted til the Summer)
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Future Mod List:
- New Center Console :
Possibly Euro Tray
- Coby Wheel Rewrap Trifecta (Wheel, Shift Boot, Ebrake Boot)
- New Rear Rotors & Pads all around
- Coolant System Overhaul
Considering Mishimoto Upgrades to the coolant system along with OEM parts
- ZKW Headlight Rebuild :
TRS ZKW Rebuild Kit
Khoalty Headlight Lenses
Xpel or Lamin-X Protection
- Carbon Fiber CSL Sedan Trunk
- Side Skirt Extensions wrapped in 3M Vinyl HD Carbon Fiber Vinyl
- Carbon fiber Wrap Roof in the same Vinyl
- MTechII Performance Splitters or Arqray Front Lip
- Mor Vision Carbon Fiber Rear MtechII Diffuser (Quad Exhaust Mod)
- Quad Exhaust Set up or Dual Exhaust (E46 M3 Esque or reminiscent of the 335 Exhaust Exit's)
- M3 Mirror
- Alcantara or Natural Brown Interior
- Retrofit heated seat option
- Full Repaint
Quoted at 3K for a full repaint should the the time (MONEY) ever come or be available
Thanks for reading! I'll be updating this A LOT from here on in!
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