What did you do for your ZHP/ BMW / MINI today? #2

[egiles14]

How was the fit and quality on the bumper from Khaolty? Need to replace the rear one on my ZHP sometime.....

The fit is excellent on the Khoalty front bumper. This is the second aftermarket ZHP front bumper I have purchased this year (other one was for the first '04 ZHP I purchased in January), and both of them fit and feel exactly like the factory original equipment bumper. I have no hesitation buying one if needed.

Now as far as the rear bumpers go, there aren't as many reviews for them but I seem to recall hearing the aftermarket rear bumpers may not be of the best fitment. Don't hold me to that however, as I may be mistaken.

[fredo]

I checked the tires on the ZHP. The front ones are at 6/32 while the rear ones have 8/32. The fronts came with the car, so I can't tell how many miles are on them. I know for sure the rear ones have 3,100 miles. Conti DW set of 4, staggered.

All are wearing out evenly.

[D1ESEL]

So my Vanos is making noise I think/hope so it's time to complete my overhaul on the ZHP in the next month or so. My clutch is also showing signs of going (chattering when starting out at times) so I decided to go a bit overboard...... If you guys think I should do anything else while I am in there feel free to give your input.

Ordered from ECS:

-OEM DISA
-New NKG Spark Plugs
-OEM Valve Cover gasket (already did it once by I need to do VANOS now)
-Dr. Vanos unit
-Vanos Oil line
-OEM T-Stat housing

Parts going in that I have on the shelf
-Stewart Water Pump
-Bimmerbrakes equal length headers
-all new shifter bushings and OEM selector rod

Ordered from Active Autowerke:

-SuperCharger Level 2 kit


All I need to do is figure out a clutch/flywheel setup!

[Sockethead]

I'd rebuild your DIDA with the GAS unit cheaper and redesigned with 5 year guarantee. In prep for SC, replace fuel filter and belt tensioner. Might want to think about an oil catch can too. If you haven't had your exhaust off before, my want to get those bolts. And get new manifold studs & nuts for the headers... All of my studs came out just like everyone else

[terraphantm]

Do your oil filter housing gasket at the same time. A lot easier to do the vanos line IMO if you just pull it with the whole oil filter housing

[BADCLOWN]

Agreed

[theothersawyer]

Fixed the A/C in the Miata, which will in turn take miles off the ZHP since I can now drive the Miata during the hot summer months!

[ELCID86]

Replaced the engine evap breather valve. Cleared the codes. Time will tell if that was the root cause...


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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - anonymous

[rkneeshaw]

Opened her up a bit, once I realized the plastic shroud on the back of the plastic grille comes off



And thoroughly cleaned the interior. And realized how bad my OEM floor mats have gotten. I think only one mat has the velcro backing on it, the rest slide around and look awful. I guess its time to finally order a fresh set.

[slater]

Replaced the engine evap breather valve. Cleared the codes. Time will tell if that was the root cause...

weird, i replaced that valve on my estoril coupe on thursday. evap code has not returned...