Jon's '03 Alpine White Sedan Project

[JupiterBMW]

Well guys, we all know the sad fate of my last ZHP (see the thread here...) But, without further adieu, I'd like to officially introduce everyone to my new baby... With a project thread of course. Just like my last thread, this one will feature the date, mileage and all the work I do to the car. Each new addition will be in bold. Pics will be added as I go too.

The car I purchased this time is a 2003 Alpine White sedan with black leather interior and silver cube trim. It has a manual gearbox just like the last car, as well as the cold weather package and navigation. It is completely stock except for the addition of a Sirius XM radio receiver (which will be removed). Being a 2003, it doesn't have the premium package, so no auto lights, wipers, or autodim rearview mirror. These things will eventually be retrofitted.

Anyway, let's start the list. I've owned the car for 3 days now, and already work has begun!

01/11/13- 126,653- Initial Purchase
01/12/13- 127,453- Removed the black leather interior
01/13/13- 127,453- Installed natural brown leather interior, OEM homelink, E82 M-sport perforated leather shift knob, and debadged.
01/14/13- 127,480- Updated Nav software to V32.
01/16/13- 127,490- Install Upgraded AL headlights, clear corners, clear side markers.
01/17/13- 127,506- Reinstall black cube trim, RCR tails, E82 M-sport perforated leather e-brake handle.
01/18/13- 127,528- Install K&N air filter from old ZHP, install ZCP wheels and new tires
01/19/13- 127,551- Purchase nitrogen tire fill package at BMW
04/09/13- 127,586- Install Coby wheel and matching shift and e-brake boots, install stealth bulb package
04/10/13- 127,594- Install asymmetrical side mirror glass, install Dinan intake, install AFE dynamic air scoops
04/11/13- 127,602- Install BMW Performance Carbon Fiber splitters
04/25/13- 127,826- Install OEM aux input kit
04/26/13- 127,839- Gloss Black Kidney Grills with ///M stripes (custom, painted)
04/29/13- 127,853- Tinted Windows- Formula One Pinnacle 30% all windows (except windshield)
05/02/13- 127,913- Carbon Fiber diffuser, OEM ///M dead pedal
05/03/13- 127,940- Install Dinan muffler, coding by BP on his Florida trip/visit
05/08/13- 128,391- Dinan Stage 2 Software flash, Moonroof shade repair
05/15/13- 128,658- Change engine, trans, diff fluids with Mobil 1/Redline, new NGK spark plugs
05/19/13- 129,764- Rolled rear fenders courtesy of johnrando, More coding by BP
05/23/13- 130,713- New gas cap (mine had a broken tether which bothered me...
05/28/13- 130,871- Replaced starter, shaved rear fender studs/clips for tire rub
06/02/13- 130,975- Installed HID 3000k fog light kit
06/10/13- 131,139- Installed a new LCM with SW 4.0 for triple blink
06/10/13- 131,139- Installed custom speaker grills into door panels
09/13/13- 131,892- Installed Euro LCM faceplate and coded rear fog
02/08/14- 133,765- Installed First Aid box under driver seat
02/18/14- 134,130- Installed Dinan throttle body, new upper/lower intake boots
02/19/14- 134,137- Installed "DINAN3" badge- FINALLY OFFICIAL!!
02/20/14- 134,172- Dinan Stage 3 software flash
02/22/14- 134,230- Install H&R Sport Springs
08/03/14- 136,222- Install 3.46 differential, new seals, fresh Redline 75W90 gear oil

The first photo. Just after picking her up, heading up to Asheville, NC to hang with some other Mafia family. The IR ZHP belongs to Cam (Torxuvin)... Thanks again for the ride from the airport dude. Good times!



A few photos on the drive home, stopping at the BMW Performance Center in Greer, SC.





Finally home in Florida.

[JupiterBMW]

The black leather comes out and the natural brown leather goes in. Also, in the midst of this, I traded the black leather to another Florida ZHP owner (non Mafia) for his alcantara. He hated the alcantara, so I thought I'd save it for someone that wants and will care for it. A good trade I thought and I'm so happy to have my natural brown back in the car.



You'd never know I repaired this door panel from when the door airbag deployed in my last ZHP... I was pleased with the outcome.

[JupiterBMW]

I also retrofitted the E82 (1 series) M-sport perforated leather knob today. My wife actually purchased this knob and the matching e-brake handle for me for Christmas, just a few days before I wrecked the last ZHP. So, I saved it and it went on the car today. I will retrofit the e-brake handle too when I have more time. There are a few comparison pics of the two knobs too. Surprisingly, the ZHP knob was a lightweight compared to the new one (75g vs. 160g... the camera angle distorts the readings a little), and I can definitely feel the difference. Very pleased with this mod.

[Vas]

Looks great.

Subscribed to the thread.

[JupiterBMW]

Here's a pic of the shift knob installed... I like the contrast of the perforated leather against the alcantara. Will be even better when I get the e-brake handle in there as well, and a new Coby Wheel rewrap.



And the final photo from today... Debadged... Something so sexy about a smooth backside.

[cakM3]

Looks great Jon! Glad you were able to keep your NB interior

[Hermes]

Congrats on the new car!

[Hornung418]

In.

From a GS3, this was sent.

[Oli77]

Looking great already.

[3ZHPGUY]

Congrats Jon, looks like your having fun personalizing it already.