+1 on the steering rack. The rack has the same ratio as non-ZHP.
+1 on the steering rack. The rack has the same ratio as non-ZHP.
I always thought/heard that the zhp and competition option M3's came with the CSL steering rack.
The way the steering felt was the third thing that really impressed me about my ZHP. The first was the exhaust note as the PO pulled into the parking lot to meet me, the second was how the fuzzy seat hugged me when I sat in it. I still love all of those, but I am really glad the steering is the way it is cause that was a source of contention for me and my previous car.
If this was already posted I apologize and it can be removed. I looked and didnt see it, but could just be lack of sleep.
E46 ZHP (Performance Package) Breakdown
ZHP Years
330i Sedan 2003-2005
330Ci Coupes and Convertibles 2004-2006
Power Plant
Engine: S54B30 I6, 24V
Power: 235 bhp
Torque: 222 ft-lbs
0-60 mph 5.6s
1/4 mile 14.3s
Aesthetic Enhancements of the ZHP
M Badges on the 18" Style 135 wheels
M Badging on the multi-function steering wheel
M Badging on top of the 6-speed short throw weighted shifter.
M-Tech II bodykit was standard
High gloss anthracite window trim
Clear turn signals to include headlights, side-markers, and tail-lights instead of the standard amber markers.
Available in all exterior standard color options and also in Imola Red
Half cloth, half alcantara sports seats (optional upgrade to leather)
Alcantara wrapped sports steering wheel (this was switched to perforated leather in mid-2005)
Aluminum cubed faux-carbon fiber interior trim available in silver or black
Instrument gauge cluster was modified with red needles and polished metal trim rings.
Performance Enhancements
Equipped with the more aggressive BMW Performance camshafts and DME tune increasing power from 225 hp to 235 hp
Engine redline raised from 6500 rpm to 6800 rpm
Shorter drive ratio, allowing faster acceleration
- Automatic raised to 3.64 opposed to 3.38
- Manual raised to 3.07 from 2.93
Suspension
- Firmer spring and dampers
- larger anti-roll bars
- stronger front control arm ball joints
- lower ride height
- slightly negative camber
I am going to ad to this tomorrow, if anyone sees anything I missed or that is incorrect I will adjust it.
Marcus if this is somewhere and I just missed it, delete
It should be noted that the suspension in reality was no different from SP. Aside from bigger/stronger control arms.
2004 ZHP * IMOLAROT II * OEM Clears * ///M Strut * CoolantSnitch
Just an anecdotal comment on the steering [rack]: My friend, to whom I sold my E36M3, when taking my ZHP for a spin, was surprised by the (as he put it) 'go-cart like' steering as compared to the E36. Irrespective, our cars, whether or not having the same steering rack as other performance E46 models, do exhibit really sharp steering response.
The clear lenses didn't come on sedans