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  1. #1
    Join Date
    Jul 2018
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    San Diego
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    New Member from San Diego

    Hello everybody my name is Sonny, I'm a new member to ZHP Mafia, BMW cars, and forums in general. About a month or two ago I picked up this 2005 ZHP 330i. It has about 121k on it. Moderate amount of maintenance records all from BMW. I'm not a mechanic by any means, my car knowledge is extremely limited to what i've worked on and application of some common sense. I learn as I go, but I try my best to do most repairs if there's a DIY available.

    Maintenance and Repairs since i got it

    Both front end wheel bearing replaced with OE FAG wheel bearing assemblies (Only driver side was needed but decided to do them in pairs as preventative) Also PITA if you can't find a good puller to remove that inner race.

    Upper & Lower Intake Boots (rings re positioned facing up) (Vacuum leak)
    Replaced Transmission Fluid, Filter, and Pan Gasket
    Oil and Filter
    Power Steering Fluid
    Spark Plugs (NGK 3199)
    Differential Fluid

    Small things like:

    Gas Cap
    Coin and Cup Holder
    AUX mod
    Cabin and Intake Filter


    Lots of plans but mostly OEM or better refreshes, i don't track or anything.

    Priority Plans include

    Complete refresh for the cooling system (The hoses and thermostat look fairly new, but i'm not too confident on the expansion tank age.)
    CCV Refresh and all Vacuum lines
    DISA Rebuild

    Complete Control Arms (needs new bushings but i figured it would be good preventative maintenance for the rest of the joints)(I have creaking)

    Things done already (prior to purchase and within last year)

    Engine Mounts, Drive Belts, Power steering pump, Outside Oil Sensor, Oil Pan Gasket, all Window Regulators, Valve cover, and possibly the VANOS oil line (looks relatively new)


    No leaks fluid wise although i do have some sweating from my power steering hoses ( i intend to replace the whole reservoir and hoses since i believe the filter is in there)

    Body is straight, interior almost perfect including the headliner, paint is peeling a bit on the roof and a little on the hood. (getting quotes as we speak) any recommendation?

    Sorry for the horrible formatting like i said i'm pretty new to forums in general. Ill learn etiquette and get better i promise!


  2. #2
    Join Date
    Dec 2016
    Location
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    Greetings, Sonny.
    Emma - 2005 BMW 330ci ZHP 6MT Estorilblau Individual

    Sportline 8s 18x8.5F - 18x9.5R | APEX ARC-8 18x8.5 Square | aFe Intake | 135i Brembo F/R Calipers | 26mm Front/20mm Rear Sway Bars | Z4 Mirror
    M3 Dead Pedal | Lexus ES300 Yellow Fog Light Retrofit | Koni Yellows/H&R Springs | Llumar CTX 40% | Coby Tri-Stitch Wheel & Boots

    Awaiting Install: M3 Wing Mirrors

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Jan 1970
    Location
    Liberty Township, OH
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    Sonny, welcome

    Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk
    Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim

  4. #4
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    Location
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    Welcome!

  5. #5
    Welcome Sonny, I’m in San Diego too. Nice work/plans so far.


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  6. #6
    Join Date
    Jan 1970
    Location
    Lexington, KY
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    Howdy from KY, etiquette and car look right to me.
    325i, 2005, 5MT, Silvergrey, leatherette, Sport package; CDV delete, KONI STR-T & KYB Excel-G, Weisslichts, Stewart H2O pump

    328i, 2010, 6MT, Spacegrey, dakota leather, M-sport packages; has a 330 intake but no tune - yet
    http://s900.photobucket.com/user/othibau/media/Junesig.jpg.html][IMG]http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac208/othibau/Junesig.jpg

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Jan 1970
    Location
    Southern California
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    Welcome... enjoy the ride!

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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

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Feb 2013
    Location
    Austin TX
    Posts
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    Welcome, sir. Congrats on your car. I was in San Diego a couple of years ago, it's a nice place.
    2005 IR / black / 6MT
    157,000 miles

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