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  1. #41
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    Good updates!
    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

  2. #42
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    I love that this car is your winter monster. Can you not raise the ride height during the winter?

  3. #43
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    Quote Originally Posted by ZHPizza View Post
    I love that this car is your winter monster. Can you not raise the ride height during the winter?
    It is an idea, but not sure I want to mess with it. I DD Scarlett 24/7 so I can store her sister the Imola ZHP Vert for the winter
    "Scarlett" driven by Wisco (His)
    2005 BMW 330i Imola Red/Black Leather ZHP | 6MT
    MFactory 3.46 Helical LSD | Bilstein PSS | UUC Corsa TSE3

    "The Girl with No Name" driven by Mrs. Wisco (Hers)
    2006 BMW 330Ci Imola Red/Sand Beige Leather ZHP | 6MT
    Box Stock

    2007 e90 Black/Terra Leather SOLD
    2016 Honda Pilot (The family SUV)

  4. #44
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    Great balls of fire, it's Wisco!

    Thanks for the updates. Caught myself thinking of the ol' girl the other day...

    Also: that damn temperature sensor has been replaced like 4 times. It's in such a vulnerable spot.

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    2011 BMW M3 E92 6MT - Info/Maintenance Thread

  5. #45
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    It's fun when you're just driving and enjoying your car and that's what it's been for Scarlett over the hard winter we had in Wisconsin. The severe cold temps probably tested the battery a few times, but she always started. The heavy snow tested the snow tires and brakes, but she always moved and stopped under control.. even was able to hooligan a little after snow storms provided a good drifting track.

    The only issue was some increased oil usage (yellow oil low sensor on dash) every 2500-3000 miles. A quick one quart top off and we're all good, except for some under oil cap mayo. I might need to check the CCV, but nothing else is pointing to failure or clogging. Let's see what happens as Spring now appears.

    Yesterday's mileage milestone was a fun one, captured after I pulled over on the side of a country road on the way home from work.

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    "Scarlett" driven by Wisco (His)
    2005 BMW 330i Imola Red/Black Leather ZHP | 6MT
    MFactory 3.46 Helical LSD | Bilstein PSS | UUC Corsa TSE3

    "The Girl with No Name" driven by Mrs. Wisco (Hers)
    2006 BMW 330Ci Imola Red/Sand Beige Leather ZHP | 6MT
    Box Stock

    2007 e90 Black/Terra Leather SOLD
    2016 Honda Pilot (The family SUV)

  6. #46
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    Good catch!

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    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

  7. #47
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    When you daily drive a ZHP, PM is the key to a happy driving life. But as our cars age, there also will be small issues to address.

    Mileage 109,190 - SES light turned on a few weeks ago and a scan showed Code 2882/3 (mixture prep fault) and P0172/5 (a/f ratio too rich). So off to my favorite local Indy for some further diagnostics. In the end they determined that the a/f ratio sensor and oxygen sensors were all normal and responded to forced rich/lean conditions. Fuel pressure also spot on. So they tried replacing the MAF sensor with a new one and voila everything is back to normal and codes can be cleared.

    While "in there", replaced air filter and cabin air filter (damn tree pollen gumming it up).

    I also had them do a PM replacement of the fuel filter/vacuum hose, fuel filter regulator assembly and the damn CCV system to the BMW cold-weather version. I suspect the latter is contributing to some of the oil burn that appeared over the last brutally cold winter. I debated moving to the G.A.S. system, but decided to just replace with OEM, including dipstick tube.

    Both rear Bilstein shocks are leaking a bit and the both rear brake pads/rotors should be replaced by end of summer, but we've got a family vacation and a few other bills to pay for so this can wait.
    "Scarlett" driven by Wisco (His)
    2005 BMW 330i Imola Red/Black Leather ZHP | 6MT
    MFactory 3.46 Helical LSD | Bilstein PSS | UUC Corsa TSE3

    "The Girl with No Name" driven by Mrs. Wisco (Hers)
    2006 BMW 330Ci Imola Red/Sand Beige Leather ZHP | 6MT
    Box Stock

    2007 e90 Black/Terra Leather SOLD
    2016 Honda Pilot (The family SUV)

  8. #48
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    Glad to hear you are still enjoying the ownership. Thanks for keeping the thread updated.

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

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

  9. #49
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    110,878 miles on ODO

    Thunk thunk. My rear end has been making some noise over the crap roads here in Wisconsin. It has gotten bad enough that I notice a slight "side hop" over a big enough bump. From previous inspection, it is likely that the left rear Bilstein is toast as it is visibly leaking. For all I know I was riding on the springs alone, so off to the Indy for replacements of both rear Bilstein B8 with a new set plus new shock mounts and associated hardware. Much better and more fluid/dynamic ride on the ride home.

    Rear brake pads were down to 3mm and rotors were worn, so replace rear brake pads, rotors (Zimmerman), brake sensor and caliper bushings. A little bead blasting of the rear calipers and brake bleed and that's taken care of.

    Finally thermostat was showing engine running cold on the highway and starting to do so around town. Replace thermostat (Mahle) and while he's in there, a new water pump (GEBA with metal impeller), upper and lower radiator hoses and a new radiator hose with fan switch as PM.. at's about time anyway.

    A little repairs, a little PM and the best e46 ZHP in the hood continues to put a smile on my face every daily drive she gives me!
    Last edited by Wisco; 08-30-2019 at 05:47 AM.
    "Scarlett" driven by Wisco (His)
    2005 BMW 330i Imola Red/Black Leather ZHP | 6MT
    MFactory 3.46 Helical LSD | Bilstein PSS | UUC Corsa TSE3

    "The Girl with No Name" driven by Mrs. Wisco (Hers)
    2006 BMW 330Ci Imola Red/Sand Beige Leather ZHP | 6MT
    Box Stock

    2007 e90 Black/Terra Leather SOLD
    2016 Honda Pilot (The family SUV)

  10. #50
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    Do the Biltsteins have a warranty?

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    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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