My father is looking for an e46 coupe, particularly a ZHP and I was wondering if there are any ZHP specific issues compared to a normal 330i. I didn't see any stickied maintenance threads on here so thought Id start a topic.
My father is looking for an e46 coupe, particularly a ZHP and I was wondering if there are any ZHP specific issues compared to a normal 330i. I didn't see any stickied maintenance threads on here so thought Id start a topic.
Nope, same as normal 330 with regards to maintenance issues. Only thing I would say to look out for when searching is condition of the Alcantara and cube effect trim, both can be easily fixed/replaced
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Only difference is the control arms last longer on the ZHP as they have metal ball joints.
Otherwise, afaik, everything is the same maintenance-wise.
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ZHP Pre-Ride Briefing
2005 ZHP, Alcantara, Silver Cube, Nav, Sharked, BMW Perf Intake, BMW Perf CF Strut Brace, CF Valve/Fuel Rail Covers,
Shadowline Grills, CF Splitters, Fog Light Inserts, Euro-mirrors, CDV Delete, Beisan vanos, GAS DISA, BP Coded
No one is gonna mention "The rattle" or 4k dip issues?
Alcantara wheel wear, as well as bolsters... Probably don't hold up quite as well leather if it has these options.
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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
Yeah, good point DW-- rattle is a definite ZHP issue.
A lot of people though will spend the same $$ for the anti-rattle kit for their non-ZHP 330 when they do the seals, so I don't know that it will be any increased maintenance cost.
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ZHP Pre-Ride Briefing
2005 ZHP, Alcantara, Silver Cube, Nav, Sharked, BMW Perf Intake, BMW Perf CF Strut Brace, CF Valve/Fuel Rail Covers,
Shadowline Grills, CF Splitters, Fog Light Inserts, Euro-mirrors, CDV Delete, Beisan vanos, GAS DISA, BP Coded
No. It has to do with the dual vanos.
The product offered is below. If the car is not present...with the rattle, it doesn't appear too typically develope.
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
Didn't know that, good info DW
-Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.
ZHP Pre-Ride Briefing
2005 ZHP, Alcantara, Silver Cube, Nav, Sharked, BMW Perf Intake, BMW Perf CF Strut Brace, CF Valve/Fuel Rail Covers,
Shadowline Grills, CF Splitters, Fog Light Inserts, Euro-mirrors, CDV Delete, Beisan vanos, GAS DISA, BP Coded