Hornung's ZHP Adventure

[Avetiso]

I need new transmission and engine mounts so bad lol. It's horrible.

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[Hornung418]

Go M3...I wouldn't go Poly again...but since they are on a car thats getting sold...I am going to pull and swap since the pair was $180...

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[Avetiso]

Go M3...I wouldn't go Poly again...but since they are on a car thats getting sold...I am going to pull and swap since the pair was $180...

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How about the engine mounts? I don't want gel filled. Are the M3 ones solid?

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[Hornung418]

I think so. If you have the coin the best comfort and performance is from Group-N. But the pair of mounts are $500...

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[Hornung418]

Went for a Chipotle run tonight...got the goods and headed home. It's pouring rain and in the right turn lane I hit a pot hole. Ugh not my new wheels.

Thinking I'll inspect them when I get home, I travel twenty meters and *beep* EML, DSC, SES, BRAKE all light up. Car stutters and it's herky-jerky. Idle is hunting actively...that clues me into the fact something is wonky with my fuel delivery.

It's 36° and raining...I'm near an advance auto, thank goodness. Pop the hood and listen to the engine backfire and miss. Locate the F-connector on the intake and see that the vacuum hose is ripped in half. There's my problem...

There is a dojo closer than the advance. Grab some athletic tape, get it connected as best I can and limp home.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/16/nyneryzu.jpg

Time to munch

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/16/ysanuryr.jpg

Tomorrow I get to replace the hose...still have some from my conversion on the 328i.

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[Vas]

How about the engine mounts? I don't want gel filled. Are the M3 ones solid?

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M3 mounts are still rubber and filled. However they are stiffer then factory m54 mounts.

Other option is poly or the really expensive option. Imo m3 mounts will be fine for a good while. Plus they are affordable

[danewilson77]

What caused that Justin?

Samsung Galaxy S5...

[Hornung418]

Pretty sure it's a combo hitting the pothole, having worn engine mounts and dry rotted rubber vac line.

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[danewilson77]

Werd.

Samsung Galaxy S5...

[Hornung418]

Fixed my vacuum line and rolled 150k!!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/16/arepugad.jpg

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[brettbimmer]

Sorry to hear of the bad pothole and trouble Justin. Glad you got home without a complete breakdown on the ride back from Chipotle...in our awesome spring-like warm weather.

[Avetiso]

Good work. I want Chipotle now.

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[Vas]

I had some the other day but they didn't have the steak or the corn.

[johnrando]

Fixed my vacuum line and rolled 150k!!



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:thumbsup

[Hornung418]

Purchased my Engine Support Bar today. Got 50' free rope! Going to do a shit load of maintenance tomorrow.

Engine mounts, transmission mounts, FCABs all 75D poly from AKG. AKG 90A RTABs and fuel filter. Swapping all parts with the 328i except for the RTABs. All day to do it and its on my birthday. Couldn't be happier lol!

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[danewilson77]

Happy birthday Justin

Samsung Galaxy S5...

[Avetiso]

Damn fine way to spend a birthday.

[Pip]

Happy birthday. I'd be perfectly content hanging in the garage working for a birthday.

[Hornung418]

Better than working the 1200 case wine truck tomorrow!!

Thanks guys!!

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[Hornung418]

Possibly my new favorite tool.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/19/e2arymap.jpg

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[Avetiso]

What'd that cost you?

[johnrando]

Excuse my ignorance, what is that for?

[Avetiso]

Excuse my ignorance, what is that for?

Holds the engine while you replace the mounts.

[Hornung418]

It holds the engine in place when you drop the front subframe. So this comes in handy for removing engine mounts and changing the oil pan gasket among other things.

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[Hornung418]

And get this...I finally fixed my radiator! It wasn't mounted in place properly so there was a large gap between the condenser and the rad. Gave it some persuasion and in she went. Herra frush.

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[johnrando]

I thought it was something like that, but wasn't sure. Very cool. Must be a strong piece of steel/strong mount points.

[Hornung418]

Its rated for 1000lbs.

And it was $67.83 after a 20% coupon and taxes, Dario. Harbor freight :-)

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[danewilson77]

Its rated for 1000lbs.

And it was $67.83 after a 20% coupon and taxes, Dario. Harbor freight :-)

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On line or in store?

Samsung Galaxy S5...

[Hornung418]

It was applicable for both!! I got mine in a mailer.

Another fine example of a driver side engine mount from a high mileage e46.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/19/2usupejy.jpg

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[Vas]

Dang that mount is destroyed.

[Hornung418]

Same thing happened to the 328i driver mount.

Made a decision to skip transmission mounts because they are cheap and can be done whenever.

Not doing my filter or FCABs today either. Honestly just gonna do RTABs and call it a day.

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[Avetiso]

Good work. I wish I was this motivated to maintain my car lol. I don't feel like doing anything to it, but it needs so much. :rofl

[Vas]

I will be doing akg fcab next week on the wife's car.

Let us know what you think of the akg rtab bushings and the tool you are going to use. That is high on my list.

[Hornung418]

I rented it from Imola.ZHP (Marcus) for a very reasonable fee. It works beautifully. First side is done no issues.

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[Vas]

Any pics of the old bushings ? Curious to see how they look with your mileage on them. Probably still are the original oem ones?

[Hornung418]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/19/aha5ezuv.jpg

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[Hornung418]

Replacing the engine mounts between cars was a total bitch. Thankfully I won't have to do it again. RTABs are good. Honestly the old ones weren't that bad. But I did it and its done. It was quite easy with the tool I rented from Marcus.

I need an alignment, but I scribed some lines beforehand to put them back in their previous positions. This should get me through the weekend. I intend to get an alignment after Monday should I have a day off.

75D engine mounts are also just as ridiculous as I remember. Loud, obnoxious, but most of all, I won't put a dent in my hood due to a broken driver side mount.

Having a birthday brew and going out to DuClaw for beers and good food.

Til tomorrow my friends, thanks for the birthday wishes and good night!

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[Newjack]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/19/aha5ezuv.jpg

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Dang that rtab tool has some serious and very necessary beef to it.

Here's a quick comparison of my old rtabs. 103k on mine.

13497

13498

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[ELCID86]

How do you press them back in?


Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk.

[Hornung418]

The bushings in have are split in half and go in with a lil' elbow grease. But there is another larger block that will allow you to press the new bushing in.

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[Hornung418]

I didn't realize how little was involved with the OEM alarm system...I don't have one in the ZHP...but the 328i has one!! Guess I'll be taking that out tomorrow and swapping between.

Tonight I'm going to find out if you can disassemble the trunk handle so I don't have to buy/paint a new one. Corrosion has made it's way into the LP light terminals.

[derbo]

I didn't realize how little was involved with the OEM alarm system...I don't have one in the ZHP...but the 328i has one!! Guess I'll be taking that out tomorrow and swapping between.

Tonight I'm going to find out if you can disassemble the trunk handle so I don't have to buy/paint a new one. Corrosion has made it's way into the LP light terminals.


You can. You need to remove the innner trunk panel to unclip some stuff. Chances are you have a leaky trunk handle gasket. I have a similar problem and ordered a new gasket.

[Hornung418]

You can. You need to remove the innner trunk panel to unclip some stuff. Chances are you have a leaky trunk handle gasket. I have a similar problem and ordered a new gasket.
Wait...are they different part numbers between Pre LCI and LCI???

I got my 328i assembly separated only broke one clip on the painted piece. I can epoxy everything back together. And while I'm sure the gasket is toast, I'm going to see if I can get it to work before I spend more money at the dealer.

[Hornung418]

I should add, that the left LP light is damaged.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/24/urenedy9.jpg

Gasket is shifted out of place allowing water to collect in heavy rain.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/24/qupabyba.jpg

Asking around for replacements.

[Hornung418]

Today I was able to swap the necessary pieces for the alarm retrofit. Now my lights flash in sync with the door locks. Before, the lights would flash a few seconds AFTER the door locks engaged or disengaged.

However, I had to mount the siren with a zip tie while I wait for the body nut or prizal cage (how BMW refers to it) to be shipped to the dealer. Crossing that bridge when we get to it.

In other news! A gentleman that works at the dealer is interested in my 135s. I would be getting his sport wheels in place with a few bucks on my end. Then I can move the 328 with the style 44s instead of the 135s.

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[Imola.ZHP]

Subbing, will read from beginning after finals.

[Hornung418]

Planning my sunroof delete. The UK eBay site is loaded with anthracite non-sunroof headliners from 318 sedans. 40£ plus freight. Seems like a solid price!

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[gmurphy]

Planning my sunroof delete. The UK eBay site is loaded with anthracite non-sunroof headliners from 318 sedans. 40£ plus freight. Seems like a solid price!

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That's not a bad price.


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[Avetiso]

How's their condition?

"Arnold smoking a cigar in the Red Square; your argument is invalid." -Galaxy S5

[Hornung418]

Great news...I broke both dash trim pieces on the radio and the passenger side. I used epoxy to affix the pin that connects the two together. But when I installed it, it snapped from the bond. While removing the pin from the brand new orange dash clip, it snapped the mount hole.

All of this while attempting my Bluetooth install. It didn't work out with my iPod connectivity. And after reinstalling the DICE unit it wont read my iPod. So now I just have the radio and two new dash pieces to buy...

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[3ZHP]

Wow, that didn't go very well. Hope you have better luck with the next attempt.


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[Imola.ZHP]

One step forward and two steps back, it happens buddy. Its frustrating, but hang in there, you'll get it worked out eventually.

[Avetiso]

Dang. Sorry to hear.

"Arnold smoking a cigar in the Red Square; your argument is invalid." -Galaxy S5

[az3579]

The problem will be finding used pieces that aren't part of a set. Buying new will mean the new ones won't match. This isn't a good situation. :(


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[Hornung418]

Yeah all because of a missing pin. I will find it on ebay.de probably from a compact or something silly.

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[Pip]

Have you tried JB Weld? I broke the piece that covers the lcm and my JB weld bond has held up.

[Hornung418]

I used JB plastic weld. Maybe I need to use something else.

But honestly I'm down for new or used good condition pieces.

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[Sockethead]

When mine broke, I used hot glue. I've had it on and off several times without issue. I think the JB weld is too brittle. Hot glue retains flexibility.
What color is your cube? I may have a spare piece. Maybe we can get you fixed up when you come up for the meet...

[Hornung418]

Silver cubes...

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[Sockethead]

I think I have the piece for over the radio... It repaired but still works.

[Hornung418]

I'll check it out on Friday :-)

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[Sockethead]

We can try hot glue when you come too if you'd like.
One other thing I did was file down the post do it doesn't grab so tight. I had a couple post rip the plastic inserts right out of the dash

[az3579]

When mine broke, I used hot glue. I've had it on and off several times without issue. I think the JB weld is too brittle. Hot glue retains flexibility.
What color is your cube? I may have a spare piece. Maybe we can get you fixed up when you come up for the meet...

You got lucky with hot glue. This is what I used on my original trim piece and broke right off again.

[Sockethead]

You didn't use enough... Lol

[Hornung418]

Epoxy round two. The radio piece can be bent to make it flush...if thats bothering you on your car. Pull it and fit it by hand. Sits flush and will be okay if my epoxy holds up.

Fixed the ipod connectivity. Had my 10 pin reversed connection. Simple.

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[Hornung418]

Parked on the side of the road...hazards on. Three days out from the meet. Great sign.

Mom is bringing my laptop to my stranded location and I will find out what the problem is now. I'm guessing it's another dropped coil. Cylinder 2 was replaced less than 3 months ago. If it is, guess who is buying a whole set of new coils...

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[Hornung418]

Plastic weld is holding up though! Just installed it before tried to leave for work.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/29/hysupudu.jpg

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[Hornung418]

Coded the DME to 7651522. Problem solved for the time being...

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[Avetiso]

Oooh problem with the software?

"Arnold smoking a cigar in the Red Square; your argument is invalid." -Galaxy S5

[Hornung418]

Guess so. Worked fine for a week...then it gave up on me. I had been messing with the radio the night before, but I didn't notice anything wrong last night at 10pm when I returned home from school. Really strange. I cleared the adaptation values in an attempt to get rid of the issue. Still stumbling at 2k rpm not sure what that is...

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[az3579]

Parked on the side of the road...hazards on. Three days out from the meet. Great sign.

Mom is bringing my laptop to my stranded location and I will find out what the problem is now. I'm guessing it's another dropped coil. Cylinder 2 was replaced less than 3 months ago. If it is, guess who is buying a whole set of new coils...

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Coil? One failed coil shouldn't leave you stranded. Or are you saying it's something to do with the DME?
My car dropped a coil and the thing just ran on 5 cylinders like a champ. I barely noticed an acceleration difference, other than it running like a diesel. lol

[Hornung418]

Coil? One failed coil shouldn't leave you stranded. Or are you saying it's something to do with the DME?
My car dropped a coil and the thing just ran on 5 cylinders like a champ. I barely noticed an acceleration difference, other than it running like a diesel. lol

It exhibited symptoms of a failed coil(s). Hunting and the horrible shaking. Just hazarded a guess until I got my computer from Mom. It was also 6 am.

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[Hornung418]

Installed the passenger side AL headlight this morning. Nose step closer to lighting perfection. This weekend will be a coding marathon at the reunion.

Ordering OEM clears as soon as I get the overflow cash.

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[Sockethead]

You want ZKW lens for those?

[Hornung418]

Already installed them. The output is brilliant. Cant wait to get them leveled and coded for the trifecta.

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[Avetiso]

I was considering the lenses but I don't want to deal with the spacing problem. Any input?

"Arnold smoking a cigar in the Red Square; your argument is invalid." -Galaxy S5

[Hornung418]

I was considering the lenses but I don't want to deal with the spacing problem. Any input?

"Arnold smoking a cigar in the Red Square; your argument is invalid." -Galaxy S5

Spacing problem?

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[Avetiso]

Spacing problem?

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Don't the ZKW lenses sit a little closer to the bulb because they are larger than the AL?

"Arnold smoking a cigar in the Red Square; your argument is invalid." -Galaxy S5

[Hornung418]

Don't the ZKW lenses sit a little closer to the bulb because they are larger than the AL?

"Arnold smoking a cigar in the Red Square; your argument is invalid." -Galaxy S5

No. It's an exact fit.

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[Avetiso]

No. It's an exact fit.

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Oh okay. I should do that then.

"Arnold smoking a cigar in the Red Square; your argument is invalid." -Galaxy S5

[Avetiso]

You want ZKW lens for those?

I'd be interested in them.

"Arnold smoking a cigar in the Red Square; your argument is invalid." -Galaxy S5

[Hornung418]

Yeah the replicas are the ones with fitment issues. OE ZKWs are good.

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[Sockethead]

I'd be interested in them.
Are you going to be at the meet?

[Hornung418]

Haha all the way from California!

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[Sockethead]

Alrighty then I guess that's a no... PM me if yer interested

[Avetiso]

Are you going to be at the meet?

No, lol. It'd have to be shipping if I bought them from you.

"Arnold smoking a cigar in the Red Square; your argument is invalid." -Galaxy S5

[Sockethead]

Ok I'm going to post in the for sale section but you have 1st dibs. Let me know by PM. Don't want to jack this thread

[Avetiso]

Ok I'm going to post in the for sale section but you have 1st dibs. Let me know by PM. Don't want to jack horny's thread

Okay, sent you a message.

"Arnold smoking a cigar in the Red Square; your argument is invalid." -Galaxy S5

[Hornung418]

Ok I'm going to post in the for sale section but you have 1st dibs. Let me know by PM. Don't want to jack this thread

Haha...there is nothing to jack in this thread :)

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[Imola.ZHP]

Don't the ZKW lenses sit a little closer to the bulb because they are larger than the AL?

The DIY I used talked about using spacers, but I was able to adjust the housings "out" far enough that I didn't need them. Don't be skeered, you'll love the outcome!

[derbo]

Spacers are used to change the cutoff colors. I would love a set of ZKW lenses to swap into my ALs..

[Hornung418]

I just used the adjustment screw to get a clear blue cutoff.

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[Imola.ZHP]

I just used the adjustment screw to get a clear blue cutoff.

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Exactly.

[Hornung418]

Just bought two pre-cat oxygen sensors, fuel pump and filter.

$374.99 via the Amazon Affiliate Link. Using Prime shipping I will receive them tomorrow.

[brettbimmer]

Just bought two pre-cat oxygen sensors, fuel pump and filter.

$374.99 via the Amazon Affiliate Link. Using Prime shipping I will receive them tomorrow.

You mean you didn't have enough fun with that yesterday (filter & fuel pump)?!

[Hornung418]

Ready for more lol.

Getting an alignment right now. $75 at Mister Tire. It's where the local shop sent me to...so I hope this works out.

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[Sockethead]

At least you know what your in for with the fuel filter.

[Hornung418]

Yeah...hoping it's just Newjack's car being a huge bitch.

The filter on the 328 was much easier to change.

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[brettbimmer]

Sounds like a plan. Hope that the alignment goes well and that the fuel filter isn't a PITA to swap when the time comes.

[Hornung418]

Driving home was enjoyable. I didn't have to fight with the car to go in a straight path!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/06/je8y7e7a.jpg

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[iZHP]

Just bought two pre-cat oxygen sensors, fuel pump and filter.

$374.99 via the Amazon Affiliate Link. Using Prime shipping I will receive them tomorrow.

:like

[Hornung418]

Oxygen sensors replaced with new Bosch units. Followed the OEM replacement with the proper grey insulation for the rear and black insulation for the front. Weird why they are the same part but a different sheath.

151k miles on these. Looking forward to the improved performance from properly metered exhaust gasses.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/08/7e4ybu9u.jpg

I also have the fuel filter and fuel pump to do...but im going to wait for the pump to give up before replacing it.

Also looking to install the M3 fuel baffle. It holds 6oz of fuel so on long right sweepers it holds enough fuel to keep the pump from being starved.

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[Hornung418]

Test drive confirms...no hesitation on cold start up at 2000rpm. Overjoyed right now.

So my suggestion is that you change your pre-cat lambda sensors if you are experiencing a stumble between 2-4k rpm after updating the DME software to the latest P/N.

I will keep tabs on this and make notes regarding loss of power not related to the DISA dip at 4100 rpm. I think it is solved however.

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[Avetiso]

I've heard that is usually the next step after the DME update if issues persist. I hope my sensors are still good at 77k.

I'm gonna ask BP to remotely set up my SW suite tomorrow night. Hopefully I can get the new software on the DME the same night.

[Hornung418]

Ask him if there is a way to code the DME w/o tripping the read/write countdown...I only have 9 left on my DME...

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[az3579]

Ask him if there is a way to code the DME w/o tripping the read/write countdown...I only have 9 left on my DME...

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I've never coded a DME before so I couldn't answer that question. I do plan on updating my DME this week if possible.
What is the countdown you speak of? What method did you use to update your DME that changed the count of said attempts remaining?

[Hornung418]

WinKFP will change the amount of writes left available do the DME. There is another way to do it...but I dont remember how.

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[az3579]

WinKFP will change the amount of writes left available do the DME. There is another way to do it...but I dont remember how.

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I'm going to be using SSS Progman. Perhaps that doesn't do that write changing thing?


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[Hornung418]

Ahh I think that gives the option to check or uncheck the write count.

I have not had to use a battery charger do any of my coding. It only takes minutes.

Good luck with the update.

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[az3579]

Ahh I think that gives the option to check or uncheck the write count.

I have not had to use a battery charger do any of my coding. It only takes minutes.

Good luck with the update.

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SSS takes a long time just to boot and go thru the modules so I'll have to attach a tender to ensure voltage stays constant.

I don't see SSS offering that kind of option, knowing how it operates. We'll see, I guess.


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[Hornung418]

Okay! Didn't know that. WinKFP must be super different.

[Sockethead]

BTW your car looks great in that signature pic... :thumbsup

[Hornung418]

Thanks Rob! Got some cool shots by the restaurant Saturday evening.

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[cakM3]

Justin, here's a shot I got of your car while we were cruising...

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/08/ysuqatup.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/08/ase7aqe4.jpg

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[Hornung418]

Thanks Charlie! She's so shiny!! :)

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[cakM3]

No problem Justin! She looked great :)


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[derbo]

Looks great Justin! Is that a shiny pinstripe?

[Avetiso]

Ambers!

"Arnold smoking a cigar in the Red Square; your argument is invalid." -Galaxy S5

[Hornung418]

Looks great Justin! Is that a shiny pinstripe?

Oh yeah! Metallic silver vinyl. I need to remove the stripe beneath it though. Then redo the stripes after a full paint correction. Thanks Derek!

Dont worry young Dario...they will be clears before Bimmerfest East. ;)

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[Hornung418]

M3 fuel baffle will be in tomorrow. $20 after CCA discount. Installing that afternoon. Looking forward to the easy part of the fuel system refresh. Injectors are gonna be techron'd afterwards.

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[ryankokesh]

Looking out charlie's window got me wondering if anyone's ever put this on a zhp...
http://www.ecstuning.com/ES77805/
http://c1552172.r72.cf0.rackcdn.com/447587_x600.jpg

[Hornung418]

Looking out charlie's window got me wondering if anyone's ever put this on a zhp...
http://www.ecstuning.com/ES77805/
http://c1552172.r72.cf0.rackcdn.com/447587_x600.jpg

Don't think it fits sedans...

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[ryankokesh]

Don't think it fits sedans...

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bummer

[Hornung418]

Have someone take some measurements. It may fit with a lil creativity...but I like the regular cabin filter grille. Non-M Coupe covers are punched out of the hood metal. No additional cover.

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[ryankokesh]

Have someone take some measurements. It may fit with a lil creativity...but I like the regular cabin filter grille. Non-M Coupe covers are punched out of the hood metal. No additional cover.

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Hmm, yeah I'll have to look into that.

[danewilson77]

I have the black one on my IR though.

The friendliest forum on the planet.

[danewilson77]

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/PicsArt_1400543634511_2.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/nicee46/media/PicsArt_1400543634511_2.jpg.html)

The friendliest forum on the planet.

[Hornung418]

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/PicsArt_1400543634511_2.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/nicee46/media/PicsArt_1400543634511_2.jpg.html)

The friendliest forum on the planet.

That's just painted black. That's not the M3 cabin air grille.

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[danewilson77]

Thanks Justin. I was just showing what the black contrast looked like.

The friendliest forum on the planet.

[Hornung418]

Thanks Justin. I was just showing what the black contrast looked like.

The friendliest forum on the planet.

Haha missed that part. Thought you had them confused for a minute.

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[danewilson77]

Nope.

The friendliest forum on the planet.

[gmurphy]

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/PicsArt_1400543634511_2.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/nicee46/media/PicsArt_1400543634511_2.jpg.html)

The friendliest forum on the planet.

Me like that.


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[danewilson77]

Me like that.


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Me like that too.

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[Hornung418]

Picked up my fuel baffle today. Installing shortly with the new pump. When I get the filter changed this weekend I will add a bottle of BMW Techron. Paid $12 with my CCA discount. Total today was $37. Labor is free :)

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[danewilson77]

Win.

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[Hornung418]

Pump and baffle installed. Only mishap was forgetting to pull the plug and releasing the pressure from the line out. Sprayed some gas on my back seat...hope its not to detrimental but it evaporated quickly. Everything else was a breeze. Dreading the filter install...after Rob's experience I don't feel like getting covered in gas again LOL.

Estimated mileage to empty shows 293 on a full tank. I will check for improvement after the filter and Techron flush.

Over and out.

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[danewilson77]

Estimated mileage to empty shows 293 on a full tank. I will check for improvement after the filter and Techron flush.

Over and out.

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Yeah...that's no where near close enough.

[Hornung418]

Well I do drive very aggressively on the back roads on the way to work.

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[Imola.ZHP]

Yeah...that's no where near close enough.

I can't hardly get 18mpg out of my car, but she doesn't do any highway time anymore. If she does its very short sprints past the posted legal limit and then back down for an exit.

I only put 5k on it last year so I don't mind 18mpg too much.

[gmurphy]

I can't hardly get 18mpg out of my car, but she doesn't do any highway time anymore. If she does its very short sprints past the posted legal limit and then back down for an exit.

I only put 5k on it last year so I don't mind 18mpg too much.

That's poor! When's the last time you changed the fuel filter?


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[ELCID86]

He's preppin for that now, right?


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[Hornung418]

I am...but I think Garry was talking to Marcus. Which reminds me...let's keep the chatter to a minimum and only about me...

Just kidding :)

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[Imola.ZHP]

That's poor! When's the last time you changed the fuel filter?

Not sure, late 2010'ish to early 2011'ish when the fuel pump went out. Couldn't have been 30k ago, but might be close. I'll add it to my "next order" list, couldn't hurt.

But seriously, I'm always on the gas pedal, ALWAYS. lol


I am...but I think Garry was talking to Marcus. Which reminds me...let's keep the chatter to a minimum and only about me...

Just kidding :)

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/OT! lol

[Hornung418]

I should add, that the left LP light is damaged.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/24/urenedy9.jpg

Gasket is shifted out of place allowing water to collect in heavy rain.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/24/qupabyba.jpg

Asking around for replacements.
So if you remember my post about my trunk handle being a POS and the gasket failing/LP lights corroding. I think I found a solution...The contact points are corroded so bad that they broke and won't hold the bulbs. These should work, right?


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[Hornung418]

Fuel Filter D-Day...71 degrees, clear skies and humidity at 58%. Gonna be a great day.

[Newjack]

Fuel Filter D-Day...71 degrees, clear skies and humidity at 58%. Gonna be a great day.

Don't forget to fill up an empty beer bottle with 93 octane and drink it "by accident" later.

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[Hornung418]

Don't forget to fill up an empty beer bottle with 93 octane and drink it "by accident" later.

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If it was on purpose I would have swallowed...like your mother should have done 25 years ago.

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[Newjack]

If it was on purpose I would have swallowed...like your mother should have done 25 years ago.

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[Hornung418]

First problem...

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[Hornung418]

Filter was stamped with 25.01.11 guess its been done but the fuel that pours out of the filter was disgustingly black and gritty.

Everything is clamped down. Gonna start it up and check for leaks.

Obviously because it had been done before the job was a lot easier. Sorry for your uncommon experience, Rob. She just doesn't like you I guess ;)

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[Hornung418]

Dirty fuel

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/25/se8yreny.jpg

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[gmurphy]

I am...but I think Garry was talking to Marcus. Which reminds me...let's keep the chatter to a minimum and only about me...

Just kidding :)

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You got it ;)


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[Newjack]

Filter was stamped with 25.01.11 guess its been done but the fuel that pours out of the filter was disgustingly black and gritty.

Everything is clamped down. Gonna start it up and check for leaks.

Obviously because it had been done before the job was a lot easier. Sorry for your uncommon experience, Rob. She just doesn't like you I guess ;)

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Warm it up and get some revs going to make sure there isn't anything leaking. Clamp those hoses down hard.

I love my car but she's a real pain in the ass sometimes.

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[Hornung418]

Yep. Just got cleaned up. My face was covered in dirt and grime. Just have to add the Techron and go for a nice drive to get it all checked out.

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[Avetiso]

Man... My fuel filter was a piece of cake. Not sure why you guys are having so many issues. :dunno

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[mbeckel]

Man... My fuel filter was a piece of cake. Not sure why you guys are having so many issues. :dunno

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+1 mine was easy as well

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[Hornung418]

Yeah mine was super easy compared to the struggle Rob's car put up.

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[ELCID86]

Mine was easy-ish except for getting the two lines switch which is a non-starter--literally!
Glad you got it done Justin.


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[Hornung418]

Car feels great! No more hesitation at 2k rpm. And it pulls strong all the way to red line. In any case glad its done and can't wait to see my gas mileage increase.

Next on the list of things to do is get some speakers that actually sound good. And replace my A and C pillars.

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[ELCID86]

Car feels great! No more hesitation at 2k rpm. And it pulls strong all the way to red line. In any case glad its done and can't wait to see my gas mileage increase.

Next on the list of things to do is get some speakers that actually sound good. And replace my A and C pillars.

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Leaning towards BavSound or something else? I was reading a post on e46 about an amp (I think) anyway , it mounts to the back of non folding rear seats and is calmed to greatly improve sound quality even with HK speakers.



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[Hornung418]

Leaning towards BavSound or something else? I was reading a post on e46 about an amp (I think) anyway , it mounts to the back of non folding rear seats and is calmed to greatly improve sound quality even with HK speakers.

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I'm not really sure. I feel like I'm being ripped off every time I look at BSW...There are plenty of speakers that will mount into the brackets that Crutchfield sells.

And then there is Helix...a new kid on the block. Seems to offer a direct fit for the tweeters and door speakers. I'm still looking, but I want my music loud and the distortion is killing me when I turn it up.

[Newjack]

I'm not really sure. I feel like I'm being ripped off every time I look at BSW...There are plenty of speakers that will mount into the brackets that Crutchfield sells.

And then there is Helix...a new kid on the block. Seems to offer a direct fit for the tweeters and door speakers. I'm still looking, but I want my music loud and the distortion is killing me when I turn it up.

Crank that soulja boy

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[brettbimmer]

May be worth talking with Kyle (Static) for some speaker ideas.

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[Hornung418]

Driving home today I really got to romp on it. Several trips north of the century mark. It just goes. Amazing what the filter was holding back. The car is fresh as can be. The only thing left for the fuel lines are the injector o-rings...but I'm not concerned about them just yet.

I have inquired about getting tuned with RK Tuning. They offer remote live tuning. He's having a sale that ends tonight. Once I buy I'm a customer for life and get free updates.

I just need to find time with a Dyno and pay for the service. He will work a tune and we will dyno again. Keep ya posted.

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[derbo]

Sounds fantastic Justin!

[Hornung418]

So...I bought headers instead. New chapter of the car awaits.

[Avetiso]

So...I bought headers instead. New chapter of the car awaits.

Ooooh.

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[Hornung418]

Custom exhaust is being conceived right now. Budgeting for that to get done before Bimmerfest. I wish I could weld...that would be awesome.

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[Avetiso]

I should learn how to weld. :scratchinghead

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[Hornung418]

All the labor charges...For free!

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[Avetiso]

I have everything I need in my garage. Just need to learn. First thing I'd do is delete a resonator lol.

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[Hornung418]

Delete the front muffler leave the resonator.

Spilling the beans now though. Headers > Burns Stainless merge 2" to 3" > 3" dia. pipe all the way to an AR-30 resonator mounted in the stock spot > 3" dia. to the back box...which is looking like a Vibrant 1047; 3" inlet diameter dual 3.5" outlet.

Hoping it's got that deep tone and just absolutely screams at WOT. The merge is gonna be the most expensive part on the list. Oh well here goes! :-)

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[Avetiso]

Delete the front muffler leave the resonator.

Spilling the beans now though. Headers > Burns Stainless merge 2" to 3" > 3" dia. pipe all the way to an AR-30 resonator mounted in the stock spot > 3" dia. to the back box...which is looking like a Vibrant 1047; 3" inlet diameter dual 3.5" outlet.

Hoping it's got that deep tone and just absolutely screams at WOT. The merge is gonna be the most expensive part on the list. Oh well here goes! :-)

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Should be wicked awesome. How do you imagine the sound just from the parts?

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[Hornung418]

Should be wicked awesome. How do you imagine the sound just from the parts?

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No idea. Its hard to find videos of an I6 with a 3" exhaust.

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[webster]

skimmed through most of this thread. belated congrats Justin on the ZHP! car looks great.

[QC_ZHP]

Can't wait to hear the new setup. What headers did you buy?

[Hornung418]

Thanks Wes!

QC I bought these from the eBay seller "4caroption." $99.99 and free shipping.

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[QC_ZHP]

Damn, nice price. Any plans to wrap or heat coat?

[Hornung418]

Going to paint and wrap. New hardware and OEM gaskets will be purchased.

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[Hornung418]

Item marked as shipped. Est. delivery date is between tomorrow the 29th...and June 11th. LOL! Coming from California.

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[Avetiso]

Damn, that's cheap. I just checked yesterday and 169.99 was the cheapest I saw.

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[Hornung418]

Damn, that's cheap. I just checked yesterday and 169.99 was the cheapest I saw.

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Find the seller by name and search his products. Should pop up.

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[Hornung418]

Did some measuring on the stock diffuser...not sure if I can cut away some of it but it looks like the exhaust may be angled a bit. The stock tips are 2.5" I think I squeeze an inch in there. We will see.

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[Hornung418]

Ummm...the seller I bought from has a very weirdly worded page. Ive been in contact with him and it seems he's selling M54 headers, but lists the fitment as 330i will need modification. Sent him an email that I will be sending them back expecting a full refund.

As it turns out...the headers I have in my possession that I bought for the 328i are actually for M54. Super pumped about that. Hope I am not stuck with them as I will be out $100...

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[Avetiso]

Hope he accepts the return.

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[Hornung418]

Headers came today. I opened them up and they look like good quality. I was not home to refuse the delivery, hopefully the shipping co. doesn't charge me for the return shipping.

If they do charge, someone on the East coast that is looking to do headers can have these for $100. Which is what I paid. No discount, but you get them instantly no waiting for shipping :)

Stopped by the dealer to pick up the required hardware to do the swap. Set me back $101 with my discount. Purchased 16 copper nuts, two exhaust manifold gaskets with heat shields, and the exhaust gaskets after the down pipes.

Projected install date is this Friday.

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[alexandre]

Hardware is expensive eh ? Are you doing this yourself or having them installed ?

[Hornung418]

Getting intimate on Friday morning ;)

Have all the tools ready and laid out. Just have to buy a torch to loosen the header to exhaust flanges.

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[Johnmadd]

How much modification will be needed to make these headers work?

[Hornung418]

How much modification will be needed to make these headers work?

None at all. They are M54 fitment.

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[Johnmadd]

None at all. They are M54 fitment.

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I am asking about the ones you have for sale? :)

[Hornung418]

Yep. They are yours if you desire them :)

Pick a weekend and I will try to align my schedule for a trek down to your place of employment.

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[Hornung418]

To all interested parties, John bought the headers. Thanks for looking.

Looks like its shaping up to be a nice Friday. 6am can't come quick enough! Gonna paint them with VHT header paint. Not gonna wrap them unless the coating wears off.

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[Hornung418]

Halfway there!

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[Hornung418]

Waiting for the ceramic paint to dry on the headers. Then install with new nuts and gaskets.

To cure the paint I have to idle for 10 minutes, then cool for the same. Idle for 20 and cool for the same. The last step is to drive for a half hour and let it cool for a half hour. Just want to start it already!!

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[Avetiso]

Nice! Gonna be so sweet.

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[Johnmadd]

Nice, how long did that take? Were the two rear nuts a pita?

[Hornung418]

For me, the process was surprisingly simple.

I lifted the car at 7:30 and got cracking. The hardest part was loosening the four flange bolts.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/07/8yvesyqa.jpg

I got the two on the right off in a cinch. Cheater bar and the proper 15 mm socket. The left pair was a bitch. The nuts deformed and the 15 mm socket was just spinning. Hammered on a 14 mm and got one of...the other one sheared off and is stuck in the #14 socket.

I had taken the weight off the mounts with my support bar.

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From there I removed the engine mount arm.

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Four 13 mm bolts hold it to the block. The engine ground strap is a 13 mm bolt too. Remove the bottom engine mount nut and just pull the unit as a whole out.

That leaves you with a clear shot at all the nuts on the bottom. They are all #11 nuts. I had to use a spanner to get the two off on the rear of bank 2. I wish I had a ratcheting spanner for them...have a #10 and a #12 lol.

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[danewilson77]

Those bolts on my car are f'?$k=d!

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[Hornung418]

They sell a newer style flange bolt. Its $11 per...wasn't gonna spend $50 on four bolts. Hopefully the SS bolts I bought at the hardware store will suffice.

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[Hornung418]

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[Sockethead]

Cool! Can't wait to hear how it went. Nice to see more people putting headers on now that they are more affordable...

[ryankokesh]

:thumbsup

[Pip]

Looking good Justin. That's a lot of work, but going to be worth it.

[midlandtech]

I've got the bug to do headers

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[ryankokesh]

I've got the bug to do headers

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Me to... Except for indiana's emissions crap. :(


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[midlandtech]

Lucky Kansas has no inspections... just worried about the code it's gonna throw

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[Hornung418]

Legs got scorched when the sun rose over head. I was not concerned at the time...but gotdamn do my shins hurt!

So the fitment is off on these headers. I paid $40 for them from a kid in NJ. I wasnt expecting much in that regard. What I am shocked about is the number of "muffler shops" that don't do welding...

Found a guy who is open at 9 hopefully I get a call back.

I managed to connect a pair of flanges. The sound is really obnoxious. I felt bad starting it before 8am...

May be taking the van to work today.

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[Hornung418]

Feet stick in out the front end looking up.

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[Hornung418]

Sunburn was worth it

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Can't tell if it's the fumes of unburnt gasoline or the noise it makes...but I went to a shop and we worked the exhaust into place with a double beveled spacer. Although...just headers was quite hilarious to drive with through town.

All told $65 to fix the fitment issue.

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[Hornung418]

Exhaust is leaking at the flanges. I can hear it when I'm coasting in gear.

Going to have the headers chopped and rewelded to the stock position on tomorrow afternoon.

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[TigerTater]

My flanges didn't mate well either, and mine were BB headers. Mine were off axis some...but not an inch from mating. If your going to the exhaust shop anyways and planning on keeping stock exhaust setup, I highly recommend getting them to put an H pipe in...otherwise it will be very tinney sounding...I put one in with my AR25s and it helped a lot.


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[Hornung418]

Eventual plan is to have a single 3" exhaust with an ar30 and a Vibrant 1047 at the back.

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[mbeckel]

The tinney sound is very real, I actually enjoy it, but plan to swap the catless back to the magnaflow system

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[TigerTater]

Eventual plan is to have a single 3" exhaust with an ar30 and a Vibrant 1047 at the back.

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Hmmm. That actually sounds like a good plan. I haven't heard of the vibrant before..looks like a nice muffler! I like that it keeps the dual tips


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[Hornung418]

Going to see what they would charge me for a full custom build. But first I need to get the header flanges to line up with the OEM exhaust location. From there we will determine the way to go.

I really hope Doug the exhaust builder has the insight to make the exhaust as best as possible.

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[TigerTater]

Yea I hope that's the case for you. I found that my exhaust shop, was just your generic shop doing exhaust...I kept asking the guy questions and he just shrugged lol. I was just like ooookay? ...o well they're cost effective at least


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[mbeckel]

Yea I hope that's the case for you. I found that my exhaust shop, was just your generic shop doing exhaust...I kept asking the guy questions and he just shrugged lol. I was just like ooookay? ...o well they're cost effective at least


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Are you going to have them fab a header back exhaust system for yours?

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[TigerTater]

Are you going to have them fab a header back exhaust system for yours?

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I guess your question was intended for me? I'm just gonna roll with what I have..headers two ar25s h pipe and stock after that..sounds good


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[Hornung418]

Changed my brake lights today. Had a passenger side rocket booster to start the morning. Figured it was something with all the rain we got. Nope. Just a regular repair.

Appointment for exhaust is Friday at 8am. Hopefully we can lay out a plan to get things in motion for the 3" single.

Also in the works is a lil something special ;) maybe I will be able to debut it at Bimmerfest...

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[bcleaver]

I busted the flange bolts when taking my exhaust off as well and drove around town for a few days with just the headers. It makes every other sound the car has ever made seem virtually silent. I ended up having the exhaust shop just do a 3in. straight SS pipe all the way back with a single glass-pack where the resonator was. I get compliments all the time about how it's the best sounding e46 they've ever heard, and I think the whole re-welding flange and straight back was roughly $100. Might be worth doing something similar a shot given the price point and see how you like it.

[Hornung418]

I drove around with catless headers no exhaust for 3.1 miles to the shop. That was obnoxious. If I had cats I wouldnt have worried abou the sound level. But I leave my house as early as 3am...so to be kind to my neighbors I will need a little bit quieter exhaust.

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[Sockethead]

Heh yea, Kristen scared the shit out of our neighbor one morning when she started her 135 with the tail pipes pointed right at him :)

[Hornung418]

Just got back from the muffler shop. He cant bend 3" piping. So im taking it to a speed shop...and probably having to pay a pretty penny. I need to retorque my exhaust nuts. The leak isn't coming from the flanges. But the appointment is do next Friday with At Speed Motorsports.

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[Vas]

Maybe this place is worth a shot ?

I have bought piping from them before when building a 3" exhaust.

http://www.mandrelbend.com

[Hornung418]

Re-torqued header studs. Havent started it yet, but hopefully that solves my leak.

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[johnrando]

Fingers crossed

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[Hornung418]

No leaks that my ears can hear!!

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[ELCID86]

No leaks that my ears can hear!!

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Good to hear! ;-)


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[johnrando]

Good news.

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[Hornung418]

Exhaust appointment tomorrow at 8am. Hoping to lay things out and see if he can get me an estimate on building it. This shop has some super rare Porsches and the guy that runs the shop drives a Euro e28 M5...

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[TigerTater]

Exhaust appointment tomorrow at 8am. Hoping to lay things out and see if he can get me an estimate on building it. This shop has some super rare Porsches and the guy that runs the shop drives a Euro e28 M5...

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Well that's awesome. If it's within your budget ideas will you be going forward today?







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[Hornung418]

Unsure at the moment. I will need mufflers and resonator. Depending on what they price them at I will see. If not I will buy from Amazon.

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[Hornung418]

Uhhhh...they wanted $2800 to build the exhaust and fab the headers into the stock location...gonna learn how to weld I think.

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[danewilson77]

Uhhhh...they wanted $2800 to build the exhaust and fab the headers into the stock location...gonna learn how to weld I think.

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You can buy a badass welder for about $600.

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[Hornung418]

You can buy a badass welder for about $600.

The friendliest forum on the planet.

At another shop right now getting pricing.

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[Hornung418]

Second shop wants $1754 to build the exhaust. Shit with that money I can keep the stock exhaust and buy Supersprint headers...

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[midlandtech]

Wow seems like a ton of money. I've never paid that much to have an exhaust built for any previous cars.

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[Hornung418]

Wow seems like a ton of money. I've never paid that much to have an exhaust built for any previous cars.

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Yeah...thats what I'm freaking out about. Sure they guys need to get paid...but the second shop quoted me two days of labor. 16 hours at $45 per hour and $1000 in parts. Muffler, resonator, piping, mandrel bends, and clamps.

Looking into taking a welding class and using the tools there and my exhaust as a project for credit.

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[NoVAphotog]

Yeah...thats what I'm freaking out about. Sure they guys need to get paid...but the second shop quoted me two days of labor. 16 hours at $45 per hour and $1000 in parts. Muffler, resonator, piping, mandrel bends, and clamps.

Looking into taking a welding class and using the tools there and my exhaust as a project for credit.


Not a bad idea. A friend of mine in SC learned how to weld and built his own headers and oil cooler for his Mini. VERY useful skill.

[Pip]

That's crazy pricing. I understand some of it is for the muffler and resonators, but if you remove that it's still crazy. I had an x pipe custom built by chopping the stock exhaust and it took two hours. That was building custom y pipes to converge and bending, fitting, etc. only cost ~$240 including materials. I can't imagine the other work to be that difficult other than creating hangers which an experienced guy could fab fairly quickly.

[Hornung418]

Yeah...these are both speed shops. The first one is a renowned Porsche Racing Team/ Shop called At Speed Motorsports. The second shop is called MA-Motorsports. If you follow the drifting circle you will recognize the name Chris Forsberg. That's the shop that does his work.

Anyway. Now im considering buying e36 shortly headers and the bimmerworld 3 inch exhaust for the spec e46 class that has been newly created.

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[QC_ZHP]

Dead set on 3", eh?

[Hornung418]

Yes. Must have three inch exhaust. Lighter better sounding and can make more power than dual 2.25

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[TigerTater]

I feel like if you planned it out and had dimensions etc you could take that to a general welding shop and they could knock it out no problem and much cheaper. Then just hang it yourself.


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[Sockethead]

It's best to tack weld it on the car to get everything perfect then finish it off the car. Also it depends on the metal too: SS is going to be much more expensive and it takes different gas and wire to weld

[Hornung418]

Pulled some M50 exhaust manifolds today! Still looking for some m52 manifolds do the exhaust sensor brings.

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[Hornung418]

Doing the suspension today! Fronts were done an hour ago and the rears are going in after lunch.

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[Avetiso]

What are you installing?

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[mbeckel]

Sorry bout the exhaust issues bro. There's always bimmerbrakes headers, if you want something that will bolt on the stock exhaust