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    Jon's '04 Sedan Ownership Log

    Ok folks.. I suppose its time for me to start a thread so that my project can be logged in a way. I plan to first get the car 'up to snuff' with a few repairs and some needed maintenance, and I also plan to do a few mods along the way to make her my own.

    Purchased on May 31st, 2012, I paid $15,000 for the car. Its an '04 Sedan, Alpine white with natural brown leather, black cube trim. The car had 93,469 on the ticker, and she's now just over 95,000 miles. I bought her in North Salem, NY, and right after I bought her, I drove her down to Florida, no PPI done at all. I did a few minutes test drive with my old man and was sold on the look and feel of the car. She did me proud on the drive south though, not one hiccup.

    Now that she's home, the first step is to get her cleaned up, paint restored to showroom shine, and wheels cleaned up (they're in pretty rough shape). Then, the following work will follow..

    Maintenance to come- The stuff it seems to need right now.
    1. Repair/retrofit burnt headlight bowls
    2. Fluid exchange all around
    3. VANOS rebuild (I get some rattle/ticking at idle...?)
    4. DISA rebuild
    5. Navigation unit updates (car thinks it is in NJ...?)

    Mods to come- The stuff I want!
    1. CSL or ZCP rims (Style 359s)
    2. iPod/Aux connectivity
    3. OEM Bluetooth...?
    4. OEM Homelink...?
    5. Clear corner/sidemarkers, RCR tails
    6. HID yellow fog lights (McCulloch lights, had them on my last car, LOVE them)
    7. Dinan intake
    8. Dinan exhaust
    9. Dinan software
    10. Dinan badge... eventually! Always wanted a Dinan BMW.
    11. M3 rear end setup

    Aaaaand, I think that's enough! I'll most likely be about 40 when all that stuff is completed!

    Anyway, onto the initial pics... Before I have done anything.

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    2011 E90 Lemans Blue/Bamboo Beige M3- Harrop Supercharged IG: lmb_zcp
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    Looking good Jon. Can't wait to see her in person and see what the future holds.



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    2005 IR ZHP Alcantara 6MT l Bimmian phone mount l Khoalty Angel Eye's l Khoalty Fog's l AFE Stage 1 Intake l AFE Dynamic Air Scoop's l CDV Delete
    Besian Sealed VANOS l Flat black Kidney Grills l Magnaflow Cat-Back

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    Diggin that color combo!


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    Quote Originally Posted by 328ioc View Post
    Looking good Jon. Can't wait to see her in person and see what the future holds.
    Thank you both! And Dev, yes man... We need to plan something... What's your schedule like?? Work M-F 9-5?? I'm on vacation til September, so I've got time...
    2011 E90 Lemans Blue/Bamboo Beige M3- Harrop Supercharged IG: lmb_zcp
    2013 F25 Alpine White/Chestnut X3 35i- Family Hauler
    2006 R53 British Racing Green/Panther Black Mini Cooper S FOR SALE! DM for details!
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    That car makes me wanna swear.
    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

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    Quote Originally Posted by JupiterBMW View Post
    Thank you both! And Dev, yes man... We need to plan something... What's your schedule like?? Work M-F 9-5?? I'm on vacation til September, so I've got time...
    Yeah work Mafia at least till I start classes again in August. I'm free almost any weekend but i am planning to be on vacation the week of July 4th. So maybe after that?

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    2005 IR ZHP Alcantara 6MT l Bimmian phone mount l Khoalty Angel Eye's l Khoalty Fog's l AFE Stage 1 Intake l AFE Dynamic Air Scoop's l CDV Delete
    Besian Sealed VANOS l Flat black Kidney Grills l Magnaflow Cat-Back

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    Dane- in a good way I hope!

    Dev- yeah man that works. My parents are gonna be in town that weekend anyway to see our baby. So before or after is all good.
    2011 E90 Lemans Blue/Bamboo Beige M3- Harrop Supercharged IG: lmb_zcp
    2013 F25 Alpine White/Chestnut X3 35i- Family Hauler
    2006 R53 British Racing Green/Panther Black Mini Cooper S FOR SALE! DM for details!
    Past: 2010 X5M, 2014 328d, 2003 330i ZHP, 2004 330i ZHP, 2012 X3 35i
    WTB!! 2009-2012 E91 328i Touring Contact me with info!

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    Quote Originally Posted by JupiterBMW View Post
    Dane- in a good way I hope!
    Absotively!
    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

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    Well, after starting my detail and paint restoration, I want to swear in a bad way! My freaking shoulders are sore, and I haven't even done the finish wax yet... But dang, she's smoother than a greased up bowling ball...

    After detail pics will come soon... I will at that time find a nice pic location too...
    2011 E90 Lemans Blue/Bamboo Beige M3- Harrop Supercharged IG: lmb_zcp
    2013 F25 Alpine White/Chestnut X3 35i- Family Hauler
    2006 R53 British Racing Green/Panther Black Mini Cooper S FOR SALE! DM for details!
    Past: 2010 X5M, 2014 328d, 2003 330i ZHP, 2004 330i ZHP, 2012 X3 35i
    WTB!! 2009-2012 E91 328i Touring Contact me with info!

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    Congrats on the car! My ideal ZHP --- AW/Nat Brown/6MT

    Allow me to help on a few things. I'll insert my parts in red.

    Quote Originally Posted by JupiterBMW View Post
    Maintenance to come- The stuff it seems to need right now.
    1. Repair/retrofit burnt headlight bowls
    2. Fluid exchange all around
    3. VANOS rebuild (I get some rattle/ticking at idle...?) -- VANOS rattle usually occurs at ~2,000RPM. The ticking you may be hearing might just be normal Idle
    4. DISA rebuild -- My idea on DISA: If it ain't broke, don't fix it. A good inspection and cleaning would definitely help though
    5. Navigation unit updates (car thinks it is in NJ...?) -- Isn't the whole point of nav for the car to know where it is at all times?

    Mods to come- The stuff I want!
    1. CSL or ZCP rims (Style 359s) -- CSL Reps would suit you best, as OEM CSL/ZCP rims from an M3 wouldn't fit due to their low offsets.
    2. iPod/Aux connectivity -- Here's the link I followed: http://www.my330i.com/mod26.php. You need part number 82-11-0-149-389 that goes along with your Nav.
    3. OEM Bluetooth...?
    4. OEM Homelink...? --You can find two different HomeLink's for our cars. One goes on the rearview mirror, and the other is one you place next to your sunroof controls. Ebay is usually a good place to start.
    5. Clear corner/sidemarkers, RCR tails -- Turner sells the OE kit (recommended). Other suppliers usually care the DEPO knock offs
    6. HID yellow fog lights (McCulloch lights, had them on my last car, LOVE them) --I have yellow HID (DDM) fogs and they produced too much glare on other drivers so I got rid of them. I'd suggest yellow halogen fogs, and also keeping your fog lenses clear for a cleaner look. But your car -- do as you please.
    7. Dinan intake -- A Dinan Long Tube intake won't fit your car. The ZKW headlights with the ZKW ballast, which is unable to be relocated is in the way. I've retrofitted AL lights from an M3 with a relocatable ballast. PM me if you need more info on this.
    8. Dinan exhaust
    9. Dinan software
    10. Dinan badge... eventually! Always wanted a Dinan BMW. --You need 10pts to be eligible to receive a Dinan badge from them.. which an exhaust might be 2 and software might be 1. You can always get a badge off Ebay though I'd assume.
    11. M3 rear end setup

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