Charrie's ZHP project

[cakM3]

I saw this on mine as well when i retrofitted the FXR bixenon projector bowls. I went ahead and used shrink wrap on all of that wiring as well as the bixenon switch plug for the high beam which is inside the housing. those wires are subject to tons of heat and if 0 moisture as well... recipe for cracked insulation.

Luckily I can rewire this without any difficulty and yes, I will also use some heat shrink where needed. At least this way my lights will be good to go for another 10 years or so


On another note the Base where I work at in all of their combined wisdom decided to install a new speed bump on the exit lanes of the base and chose one that sits relatively high with retractable spikes. Bad news for all people with low sports cars! That includes BMWs by the way... I have had several people contact me since the installation of this blasted speed bump regarding what they can do. Since the installation of this "wonderful" speed bump my poor ZHP has suffered. There is a heavy duty metal plate that is mounted underneath the engine protecting it and the oil pan. This part looks to be heavy duty and does its job very well I might add. When I had my ZHP on the lift last week I immediately discovered this panel dented in and requiring replacement. Fortunately everything else (the engine and oil pan) was not damaged but now I have to replace this panel so that I know my ZHP will be perfect again.

Looks like once I am able to source another panel, I will be raising my ZHP an inch...as much as I really love the current look of my car I'm at the point right now questioning why I continue to do this....

[slater]

This affects all BMWs. Our e53 was the same way as well as Kristen's 135

dang. i will be checking my ZKWs before they go into the Touring... thanks for the PSA BP and charlie!

[cakM3]

Soon I will have everything needed to go forward with my rear Performance 135i caliier upgrade...



Got the driver's side Performance rotors off my M3 while upgrading rear Brembo BBKs on it


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[cakM3]

I now have everything I need to complete the BMW Performance 135i BBK retrofit to my ZHP.

- Performance 135i rear calipers.....check
- extra long stainless steel brake lines.....check
- 135i brake pads.....check
- Performance M3 cross drilled rotors.....check

And patience.....check!! Just waiting for a good weekend to start this project


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[johnrando]

Good stuff

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[Ridgey]

I saw this on mine as well when i retrofitted the FXR bixenon projector bowls. I went ahead and used shrink wrap on all of that wiring as well as the bixenon switch plug for the high beam which is inside the housing. those wires are subject to tons of heat and if 0 moisture as well... recipe for cracked insulation.

When I put AL's in my 2003 I noticed the same thing. Calcium deposits as well. Great recipe for a pacific northwest car. pffff

[cakM3]

Some more prep going towards my ZHP project I will be doing soon. I have to get more cutting disks for my dremel and new brake fluid. Starting to feel that all too familiar mod itch again.... the cycle is pointed to my trusty ZHP again Time to organize everything so I can be ready to start this much anticipated project






I know I will have to work on getting this installed on the ZHP this year as well... I still have not forgotten this project...

[johnrando]

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[cakM3]

Starting to get messages from people on Facebook when I will be starting this project. Just waiting for a good weekend where weather will be awesome on both days so I can start this project. I would like to get lots of pictures so adequate sunlight is a must... there will be a DIY so that others who would like to install the full BMW Performance BBK will be able to do so

[330i ZHP]

Awesome work. I'm sure folks will appreciate the DIY