Imola Red Sedan Project/Maintenance Thread

[Vas]

Used steering wheel trim installed. Much better then the old one but still not up to my standards. But it will do for now.

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[Vas]

No more knick.

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[Vas]

Airbag recall is being done today. They gave me a loaner 428i Gran coupe

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[Vas]

Flappy paddle shifters inside. And soo much technology that I missed the simplicity of the zhp.

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[BMWCurves]

That's the general feeling I have about newer BMWs. Although I do love the heads up display. Maybe I'm getting crotchety in my old age (mid 20s).

[Vas]

Recall done though. They did say I need a passenger seat occupancy Matt and the module to fix my airbag light. Parts and labor at $708. Think I will do it myself.

As far as the new cars, they are nice. The f30 body style I started to like, it's got space inside and loaded with technology. However I still prefer a manual gearbox and just getting in and driving

[BRGcoopahS]

I personally think the M4 is the second best looking "M3" to date. e46,f82,e30,e36,e92 for me.

[Vas]

They had a m4 vert on the lot. It was a dct model with 18s on it and steel brakes. Not sold on the coupes yet but love the lines of the sedan M3.

82k sticker price though.

I would though do a manual with cloth interior

[Vas]

Hunting ebay now for a LCM faceplate with rear fogs.

[NoVAphotog]

Hunting ebay now for a LCM faceplate with rear fogs.

:thumbsup

[ELCID86]

Hunting ebay now for a LCM faceplate with rear fogs.

I thought you'd already found one. Check UK and Germany (.de?).


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[Vas]

I thought you'd already found one. Check UK and Germany (.de?).


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Found one. :)

[Vas]

Random thermal images from a Flir camera.

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[BCS_ZHP]

Absolutely do not point that TI camera at a female, you may/may not like what you discover...

[Vas]

Haha. Hey wife.

[Vas]

Going to be installing a new LCM this evening and doing some coding via PA Soft.

[danewilson77]

Going to be installing a new LCM this evening and doing some coding via PA Soft.
Nice!

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[Vas]

Plugged in the new lcm and it is has the latest software in it now.

[Vas]

Vin and Mileage coded via pa soft. Lcm came with triple blink already on it

I want some other featurea on it and since I do not have ncs expert, I will send the lcm to BP and have him do additional coding to it.

[cakM3]

Plugged in the new lcm and it is has the latest software in it now.

Yes!!! :thumbsup

[Vas]

Yes!!! :thumbsup

BP should be getting my LCM tomorrow. :)

[Vas]

Saturday the car goes to the body shop Finally

[ELCID86]

Bout time. I hope she comes out lookin good.


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[Vas]

Yeah i dragged my feet with getting it fixed.

[Vas]

It has begun

Stage 1 is prep. Sanding, body filler and primer.

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[ELCID86]

Maybe you should remove your plate bracket?


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[fredo]

Are we talking about a bumper respray ?

[Vas]

I had a hit and run a couple months ago. The fender got dented and the paint on the bumper spider cracked.

So new paint on the fender and new paint on the bumper. Everything will be blended so the paint will match.

Bumper will be removed prior to painting. Body work is done on the car so panels match as far as gaps/etc

[Vas]

Damage fixed on the fender and the bumper. Primer applied.

Paint guy said he will spray the car in the paint booth sometime this week. Bumper will be removed and painted off the car.

I will post more images of the progress when i get some.

But the body work came out great. The body line on the fender is nice and straight.


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[Vas]

BTW Imola paint is expensive guys. PPG is $8 on ounce when regular paint is around $2-$3 per ounce.

[Vas]

Loaded up pa soft today and did the coolant gauge reprogram and the speedometer reprogram.

Picture of the cluster after it reset itself.

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[BADCLOWN]

What is the speedo reprogram?

[Vas]

What is the speedo reprogram?

You basically eliminate the error and the cluster actually shows the correct speed.

Guide can be found here
http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?10659-DIY-Eliminate-Speedometer-Error-doityourself

[NoVAphotog]

What is the speedo reprogram?
I thought about this but then realized I actually don't mind thinking I'm going faster than I really am. It's like keeping your clock set a couple minutes fast...

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[Vas]

I thought about this but then realized I actually don't mind thinking I'm going faster than I really am. It's like keeping your clock set a couple minutes fast...

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Dude that drives me off the wall when the wife sets all the clocks fast everywhere

[NoVAphotog]

Dude that drives me off the wall when the wife sets all the clocks fast everywhere
I don't do that, but it is similar.

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[Vas]

I don't do that, but it is similar.

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Lol.

I tested the speedometer and it's right on target with a GPS app on my phone.

[Vas]

Pretty sure the fuel pump decided to die on me today. Car cranks over, starts, and dies right away.

Just rolled over to 127k on the original pump. Placed an order for a new Siemens/VDO fuel pump. Price is $133.29. Should be here tomorrow.

[BADCLOWN]

Not a bad price at all, would have thought that would be over $200

[Vas]

I paid overnight shipping for the part but it was still under $200.

Place I ordered it offers free shipping with UPS Ground.

[Vas]

Pulled the old assembly out this evening.

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[Vas]

Still has the bmw stamp on it and is made by VDO

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[Vas]

Tested the old pump. 12 volts directly to the motor and I got nothing. RIP

[ELCID86]

At least it's an easy fix and you weren't stranded somewhere. Car repainted??


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[Vas]

That is scheduled for tomorrow evening if the new fuel pump shows up.

[fredo]

Wow, you already removed the old one. Half of the job is done.

[Vas]

Ups delivered the new pump to my job and I installed it during my lunch.

Car started right up. No leaks to report but will double check to make sure

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Top of the new pump. Bmw logo was scratched off.

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And I also got the LCM back from BP. Coded the correct mileage to it to get rid of the tamper dot and now I have triple blink, trifecta, euro fogs, euro hazards, and Brake force stage 3.

[fredo]

Very productive lunch !

[Vas]

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[Vas]

Paint is now being laid down. Pics to follow

[Vas]

Fender and bumper painted. Clearcoat is up next

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[johnrando]

Good stuff!

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[Vas]

And it's done. Final assembly tomorrow.

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[danewilson77]

No blend into door/hood?

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[Vas]

No blend into door/hood?

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The blend was done on the fender itself. Then it was fully cleared.

[danewilson77]

Copy.

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[Vas]

And it's back at home.

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[ELCID86]

Woot!


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[ELCID86]

I so need to get mine resprayed.


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[Vas]

I love how it came out but then I found a small surface rust spot on the passenger side quarter panel where the bumper meets. See pic below.

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Talked to the body shop and they said it can be fixed without replacing any metal. If I wait any longer, it would become a hole because the metal is thin there.

So looks like I will be getting it fixed asap.

Also my window trim that goes from the a to the c pillar finally broke off. Not sure what to do about it.

[ELCID86]

Clips gone on trim? (I'm not sure how they connect--I think Bill and maybe Dane have replaced it on cars)


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[Vas]

One clip on the trim broke but I glued it back using some hard core automotive epoxy. However the trim became two parts.

Pics below. Not sure if I can fix it or cry and buy a new complete trim.

BTW this one was replaced one. It's not shadowline

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[Hornung418]

If you have the pieces you can reinstall. There is a small piece that is tack welded as a bandaid. That can possibly be reassembled with epoxy. Not that big of a deal with the right stuff. Body shop might help out.

[Vas]

I tried to fix it and install it. Seems flimsy. Need to see if I can find a place that won't charge $100 to ship it.

[Hornung418]

Don't wanna pay shipping? Just buy it from the dealer. See if they will price match.

[Vas]

Problem is I don't have a dealer close by.

[johnrando]

Car looks great. Bummer about the rust n the strip, hope that works out.

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[Vas]

Talked to my body guy/paint today and got my car scheduled to get the rust issue fixed. Since it is just surface rust and it's minimal, no metal will need to be removed and replaced.

Funny thing is that the trim needs to come off since the entire panel will be painted/cleared. So perfect timing I guess

[ELCID86]

Glad your getting it done. I need to soon. Windshield still on the to-do list? I'm about ready to do mine.


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[Hornung418]

If the trim is coming off, see if your body man can tack weld the trim back together.

[Vas]

Glad your getting it done. I need to soon. Windshield still on the to-do list? I'm about ready to do mine.


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Sketchi is going to get a new windshield. Mine is in really good shape actually but I would like to replace the cowl

[Vas]

For those curious, below is the type of products that are used on my car.

PPG DC4000 clear coat and DCH3095 hardener.

A gallon of the clear coat is $400 and $70 for the hardener roughly. This enough to clearcoat the entire car.

PPG says that the clearcoat will last between 10-15 years.

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Also a random shot of the car.

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[Vas]

Going to order a fuel filter, air filter, cabin filter and oil filter to do some maintenance on the car. Might be taking it to Florida and back at the end of the month on a vacation trip.

Any other suggestions on what to replace as preventative maintenance? Just did the fuel pump at 127,062.

[Vas]

I think I probably should replace the rears. They are right on the wear indicators.

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[az3579]

I think I probably should replace the rears. They are right on the wear indicators.

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Looks fine to me... :dunno

[NoVAphotog]

Going to order a fuel filter, air filter, cabin filter and oil filter to do some maintenance on the car. Might be taking it to Florida and back at the end of the month on a vacation trip.

Any other suggestions on what to replace as preventative maintenance? Just did the fuel pump at 127,062.

Wait wait...you just got the front end resprayed and are taking it on a 28 hour round trip road trip?!?! Get that painter's tape out!!

[Vas]

Looks fine to me... :dunno

You think so? They are right on the wear indicators in the center of the rear tires. The fronts I am not even worried about it.
Current mileage on the set of tires is roughly 20,600 but if I can stretch them out for another couple thousand miles that would be great.

If I do take the car, rough estimate on a round trip would be 2300 miles.

How many miles did your set of S04 last BP?


Wait wait...you just got the front end resprayed and are taking it on a 28 hour round trip road trip?!?! Get that painter's tape out!!

Call me crazy? Is that even worth it?

[anandoc]

Windshield still on the to-do list? I'm about ready to do mine.


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Just curious...how much (parts+labor) would it cost you folks to replace the windshield with an OEM Pilkington?

[az3579]

You think so? They are right on the wear indicators in the center of the rear tires. The fronts I am not even worried about it.
Current mileage on the set of tires is roughly 20,600 but if I can stretch them out for another couple thousand miles that would be great.

If I do take the car, rough estimate on a round trip would be 2300 miles.

How many miles did your set of S04 last BP?



Call me crazy? Is that even worth it?


I didn't realize you already had 20k on them. From the pics they looked fine; mine looked more worn than that before needing replacement, but I got 23k or so out of my set before they hit cord.

I can't really see the inside wear. How is the inside?


It'd be fine for driving around locally, but I wouldn't do a 2000+ mile trip on that set if you already have 20k on them...

[NoVAphotog]

Call me crazy? Is that even worth it?

I mean, I've done the drive to Florida dozens of times (not in the ZHP), it's definitely a LOOOOONNNNNGGG drive. Is renting a car an option or are you going to be down there for awhile?

[Vas]

I didn't realize you already had 20k on them. From the pics they looked fine; mine looked more worn than that before needing replacement, but I got 23k or so out of my set before they hit cord.

I can't really see the inside wear. How is the inside?


It'd be fine for driving around locally, but I wouldn't do a 2000+ mile trip on that set if you already have 20k on them...

The inside and the outside of them are great. Not choppy or weird feathering. However the center is where they are worn.

2 rear tires comes out to be around $390 shipped from tirerack.


I mean, I've done the drive to Florida dozens of times (not in the ZHP), it's definitely a LOOOOONNNNNGGG drive. Is renting a car an option or are you going to be down there for awhile?

Well its either fly and rent a car down there or drive the zhp. All comes down to cost versus time spent on the road. Going to spend roughly 5 days in Tampa and Clearwater. Wife and I want to do some potential exploring to relocate.

Never done the trip but the furthest I driven the car was about 9 hours to South Carolina.

Guess If I am going to spend money on tires and other things might as well just fly huh?

[az3579]

The inside and the outside of them are great. Not choppy or weird feathering. However the center is where they are worn.

2 rear tires comes out to be around $390 shipped from tirerack.



What pressures are you running? You may be overinflating the tires if the center of the tire is worn. I would expect camber wear on the inside, if anything.

[NoVAphotog]

Guess If I am going to spend money on tires and other things might as well just fly huh?

That's what I was thinking. Although it could be fun to have the ZHP down there, not that there are any twisty roads, but the roads are nice and it is fun to get some speed up at sunset in FL at least cruising down I-95 on the other side...so flat with gorgeous colors.

[Vas]

What pressures are you running? You may be overinflating the tires if the center of the tire is worn. I would expect camber wear on the inside, if anything.

Rear are set at 36psi when cold.


That's what I was thinking. Although it could be fun to have the ZHP down there, not that there are any twisty roads, but the roads are nice and it is fun to get some speed up at sunset in FL at least cruising down I-95 on the other side...so flat with gorgeous colors.

Flat road, beach, and sunset. Sounds like great areas for pictures and not having the Commonwealth of Virginia on your back for speeding lol.

[az3579]

Honestly, it's still cheaper to buy the tires and drive the ZHP than to fly/rent a car. Think of it this way; you're going to have to buy a set of tires anyway for the ZHP regardless of whether you rent or drive, so renting is just an unnecessary additional expense.

[Vas]

Yeah that is a good point. If it was not for this trip, I would drive on these tires till winter and get a set of snows.

[ELCID86]

Replace those tires.


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[Vas]

Replace those tires.


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Yeah that's for sure.

[ELCID86]

Yeah that's for sure.

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[Vas]

Purchased a new fuel pump gasket seal since I did not replace it when I installed the fuel pump. Also got the M3 fuel pump baffle since the pump will be coming out again.

Benefit is the plastic baffle is more like a small "fuel pocket" which holds a small volume of fuel, but apparently enough to continue supply to the fuel pump when the tank gets low. Of course, this is until the fuel levels out again from the excessive movement.

[Vas]

Washed the car today. Hate bugs on the front end

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[danewilson77]

Looks awesome

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[Vas]

When I replaced the fuel pump, I used the old gasket.

So I ordered a new gasket and figured since i am removing the pump again to install the factory M3 fuel pump baffle into the tank.

Some pics below of the install.

First images on what it looks like without it and last images of it installed.



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And mileage of the car.

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[BADCLOWN]

whats the purpose of the M3 baffle?

[danewilson77]

Prevention of oil or fuel starvation during high speed maneuvering.

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[Vas]

Yeah pretty much. It was cheap and easy.

[Vas]

And it has begun.

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[Vas]

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[Vas]

Drove past a super clean silver e36 m3 sedan today. Guy gave me a thumbs up.

I still have a soft spot for those cars.

[Vas]

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[Vas]

Well got a huge nail in the rear tire. Guess that was it's way of telling me to replace them.

[ELCID86]

And you would listen to
Me! ;-)


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[Vas]

And you would listen to
Me! ;-)


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I only got the rears though.

[Vas]

Old tire and nail I pulled out

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[fredo]

Yeah, it was time to replace. How many miles did you put on the rears ?

[az3579]

That tire is quite bald, sir.

[Vas]

Rears have roughly 21,340 miles on them. Fronts probably have another 7k-10 in them.

[Vas]

On another note, the car is getting painted this morning. Dropped it off at the body shop.

Threw the space saver donut on it

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[BMWCurves]

That tire is quite bald, sir.

Aka just coming into their prime as racing slicks!


On another note, the car is getting painted this morning. Dropped it off at the body shop.

Threw the space saver donut on it

Not quite as good looking as the 135s but probably save some serious unsprung weight!

[az3579]

Not quite as good looking as the 135s but probably save some serious unsprung weight!

Not exactly; they're steel, which is still pretty heavy...

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[Vas]

Picked it up from the shop. Paint matches soo good too. I am satisfied.

Now for the new rear tires and a new shadowline trim.

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[Johnmadd]

Looks great Vas.

[NoVAphotog]

Picked it up from the shop. Paint matches soo good too. I am satisfied.

Now for the new rear tires and a new shadowline trim.

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Looks awesome. What about bumper trim? Forever black or Blackwow or just buy new trim, mine is starting to look like that too...

[Vas]

Good question. Do any of those products actually last a long time ?

Also I jacked up the rear of the car and put it on jackstands. Removed the rear wheels and will have new tires installed on them while i am in florida.

[fredo]

I used forever black on my first e46. I sold that car 2 or 3 years later and the trim still looked great !

[NoVAphotog]

I used forever black on my first e46. I sold that car 2 or 3 years later and the trim still looked great !

Sweet. I have some sitting in the garage...just need to get around to doing it.

[Vas]

Curious about results.

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[Johnmadd]

It's like dressing the tires. I use silkolene .

[az3579]

The permanent solution is to just buy new ones...

Or try to paint them.

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[QC_ZHP]

I thought you painted your trim with SEM already Vas?

[Vas]

That was on the wife's car.

It is holding up pretty good soo far. Might just paint mine too

[Vas]

Rear tires got delivered. Should be installed on the wheels before i come back from vacation. Then i just need to put them back on the car.

[Vas]

Landed in washington dc. Stopped by to meet up with bruce. Bought a super mint zhp shift knob for the car. Came home and put the wheels back on the car with the new Bridgestone S04 tires and installed the shift knob.

Leaving tomorrow first thing to the beach.

[NoVAphotog]

Landed in washington dc. Stopped by to meet up with bruce. Bought a super mint zhp shift knob for the car. Came home and put the wheels back on the car with the new Bridgestone S04 tires and installed the shift knob.

Leaving tomorrow first thing to the beach.

Very nice!
Heading to the beach as well very soon. Which beach ya'll going to?

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[Vas]

253 miles to Kiptopeke state park. Made it in less then 4 hours.

[ELCID86]

253 miles to Kiptopeke state park. Made it in less then 4 hours.

Hope you have better weather there!


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[Vas]

It's very hot here. Might meet up with Daniel and talk about his bum knee

[ELCID86]

It's very hot here. Might meet up with Daniel and talk about his bum knee

Didn't read about that in the med-thread...


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[Vas]

Didn't read about that in the med-thread...


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His drive to virginia beach was rough. Lots of traffic.

[Vas]

Made it back home safe. Feel whooped though. Last hour of the trip I was barely awake.

Total miles covered was exactly 501. Car was great.

[Vas]

Air Filter, Cabin Filter, and Oil Filter bought from Amazon using the zhpmafia store. All stuff is Mann Brand.

[NoVAphotog]

Air Filter, Cabin Filter, and Oil Filter bought from Amazon using the zhpmafia store. All stuff is Mann Brand.

Only real men use MANN filters.

[Vas]

Stuff should be here mid next week. Going to take another beach trip the following weekend.

Racking up those miles and lots of smiles.

[slater]

Only real men use MANN filters.

amen to that, brother!! :)

haha.



Stuff should be here mid next week. Going to take another beach trip the following weekend.

Racking up those miles and lots of smiles.

awesome. these cars are awesome on road trips. just did 2 x 7hr drives and 2 x 3hr drives in the last 6 days. 2 x 5hr drives coming in the next week. i am definitely racking up the miles too!

peter

[Vas]

Bit the bullet and bought a brand new lower steering wheel trim. Little scratches and knocks were bothering me.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/10/ddefcaff2adec054d520b3c2f669fc99.jpg

Installed it this evening.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/10/492b76aa87f4e63cbdd6c5f7a0a33e77.jpg

[BMWCurves]

Nice. It's the little things that add up to help make an old car feel new and/or well kept.

[theothersawyer]

Looks great! I actually noticed a tiny little scratch today and I couldn't stop looking at it!

[Vas]

Nice. It's the little things that add up to help make an old car feel new and/or well kept.
That's the idea. Thanks guys.

[BCS_ZHP]

Vas,
Trip to Ffx Stn required, I found some things sitting in the garage:
- BMW e46 car cover, perfect, only used a couple of times, came with the 9K miles vert and we never used it
- aftermarket CF splitters, one minor scratch, price will reflect that, on the car only a couple of months
- OE hood & trunk blue & white roundels, perfect
- aftermarket CF & white hood & truck roundels, never installed

Have a BAVAuto brake pressure bleeder, talk me out of it, won't be hard. I'll probably trip over some other things soon too.
Bruce

[NoVAphotog]

Vas,
Trip to Ffx Stn required, I found some things sitting in the garage:
- BMW e46 car cover, perfect, only used a couple of times, came with the 9K miles vert and we never used it
- aftermarket CF splitters, one minor scratch, price will reflect that, on the car only a couple of months
- OE hood & trunk blue & white roundels, perfect
- aftermarket CF & white hood & truck roundels, never installed

Have a BAVAuto brake pressure bleeder, talk me out of it, won't be hard. I'll probably trip over some other things soon too.
Bruce
What if I beat him to the talking you out of the pressure bleeder? :)

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[az3579]

What if I beat him to the talking you out of the pressure bleeder? :)

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Both of you will lose if I tell him Tiff can ride in my ZHP. :biggrin

[Vas]

Vas,
Trip to Ffx Stn required, I found some things sitting in the garage:
- BMW e46 car cover, perfect, only used a couple of times, came with the 9K miles vert and we never used it
- aftermarket CF splitters, one minor scratch, price will reflect that, on the car only a couple of months
- OE hood & trunk blue & white roundels, perfect
- aftermarket CF & white hood & truck roundels, never installed

Have a BAVAuto brake pressure bleeder, talk me out of it, won't be hard. I'll probably trip over some other things soon too.
Bruce

Bruce, Sent you a text. :) Thanks again

[BCS_ZHP]

Vas, not meaning to tromp in your thread but between you & some others that texted me, I believe my extra things are now spoken for. See you soon for your August "back-to-school" shopping trip, ZHPs love learning & getting "new" clothes/things for the new school year. Actually, ZHPs are like my wife, they just like shopping for improvements, and any shopping time is a good time according to her.

[Vas]

Bruce, that's great news.

[Vas]

Oil change, air filter and cabin filter changed at 129,456.

Road trip tomorrow

[Vas]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/15/7df8b32d46c5d22be95c7b863f68cbd8.jpg

[Vas]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/16/4e1809f225404377987ead9fa9f55c2d.jpg

[Vas]

Up-coming work.

Upper and lower intake boots and G.A.S disa valve upgrade.

[Vas]

Purchased new bumper trim ( left and right side) for the front bumper.

[Vas]

Installed the left and the right piece of the bumper trim on the front bumper. I was going to paint them till I looked closer and they were scratched and clips broken on the old ones. Fairly cheap refresh.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/02/ed1f084c742ca0d3ecf6a83fce316744.jpg

[johnrando]

:like

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[Vas]

Been trying to find where to buy a new Shadowline Trim piece that runs from the A to C pillar. Local dealer is at $250.51 for it plus tax.

Some places are cheaper online but then there is the shipping factor for it. ECStuning is charging almost $97 to just ship it.

[NoVAphotog]

Been trying to find where to buy a new Shadowline Trim piece that runs from the A to C pillar. Local dealer is at $250.51 for it plus tax.

Some places are cheaper online but then there is the shipping factor for it. ECStuning is charging almost $97 to just ship it.
If you find they have the best price I can just pick it up at Tischer for you Vas.

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[Vas]

If you find they have the best price I can just pick it up at Tischer for you Vas.

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Tischer bmw is $202 for it. But then the drive up there.

Local dealer is 45 minutes away from me.

[az3579]

Tischer bmw is $202 for it. But then the drive up there.

Local dealer is 45 minutes away from me.

If your dealer is anything like mine, it's still far cheaper to buy it elsewhere, drive to go get it and come back. My dealer gouges like you wouldn't believe...

Tischer isn't that far from you though, is it?

[Vas]

If your dealer is anything like mine, it's still far cheaper to buy it elsewhere, drive to go get it and come back. My dealer gouges like you wouldn't believe...

Tischer isn't that far from you though, is it?
Called the local dealer and they gave me a price of $251 plus local sales tax.

Tischer bmw is 2 plus hours from me.

[fredo]

I didn't realize the shadowline trim was only one piece (A to C pillars). Yeah, 4+ hours round trip seem like too much.

[Vas]

That is why I have been driving without one. But with fall and winter coming, I rather fix it. Just sucks since I really dont know why it broke apart in the first place.

[ELCID86]

Try bmwoffairfax.com and see. Their online price is usually very good. $9 shipping or It's near Dan and I can we can pickup.


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[Vas]

Thanks for the suggestion. I will take a look.

[az3579]

Called the local dealer and they gave me a price of $251 plus local sales tax.

Tischer bmw is 2 plus hours from me.

Lucky you that the dealer is reasonable.

My dealer is the one that price gouged the crap out of a MAF (and pretty much everything else I ever price quoted with them). My $380 MAF was quoted for $560 from them. The HVAC relocation panel I bought for just under $110 with tax from another dealer was over $150 from my local one. Insanity.

[Vas]

Bought new A pillars to replace the sagging fabric ones that I have.

[fredo]

I would like to buy the same at some point. Please reply if you have handy the Part # , Price , and where at ? Thanks.

[Vas]

I would like to buy the same at some point. Please reply if you have handy the Part # , Price , and where at ? Thanks.

Part numbers are 51437902933 and 51437902934. Price was $70.96 per side from the bmw mini parts store. UPS ground shipping to me was $8.52

[fredo]

Thank you. I entered this into my list of parts pending to order.

[Vas]

Thank you. I entered this into my list of parts pending to order.

No problem. They used to be alot cheaper back in the day but prices have went up I believe.

I still have to replace the rear c pillars as well since they are starting to peel back.

[Vas]

New Wipers for the car ordered. They are the Front Evo Flat Blade Wiper Blades from BMW

[Vas]

Wiper Blades and A-pillars arrived. Going to install them this evening.

[Avetiso]

Nice. I just did C-pillars.

[Vas]

Nice. I just did C-pillars.

Same problem on the m3 with the fabric coming off?

[Avetiso]

Same problem on the m3 with the fabric coming off?

Yup.


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[Vas]

Yup.


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Sucks. Those things are not cheap either. I am tempted to just pull the loose fabric off but then my OCD kicks in knowing its missing.

[Avetiso]

Sucks. Those things are not cheap either. I am tempted to just pull the loose fabric off but then my OCD kicks in knowing its missing.

Yeah I didn't do that, either. Conflicted about investing money into this car, though.


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[Vas]

Well I installed the new a pillars. Easy to do however I should have bought the two inserts that go into them. The fabric on them is starting to peel off as well and I broke two of the clips on the back when removing them.

I'll get the inserts when I get the new c pillars.

[Vas]

Really need to wash the car. But man it gets dark earlier and earlier now.

Maybe this weekend.

[BMWCurves]

Wash in the dark...let it mold you, become the darkness.

[Vas]

Wash in the dark...let it mold you, become the darkness.
Lol

[az3579]

Really need to wash the car. But man it gets dark earlier and earlier now.

Maybe this weekend.

It took me TWO nights to deal with applying and removing Leatherique because of this early darkness nonsense... and that was a good 2 hours each night after work. :shifty
And to think, we lose yet another hour come November.

[Vas]

It took me TWO nights to deal with applying and removing Leatherique because of this early darkness nonsense... and that was a good 2 hours each night after work. :shifty
And to think, we lose yet another hour come November.

Daylight savings time should not even exist IMO.

[az3579]

Daylight savings time should not even exist IMO.

Daylight Savings Time is ending in November... so no DST means early darkness. I think you meant the other way around; it should never end...
Or more appropriately, regular time should be what DST is currently. Too bad that'll never happen...

[Vas]

Daylight Savings Time is ending in November... so no DST means early darkness. I think you meant the other way around; it should never end...
Or more appropriately, regular time should be what DST is currently. Too bad that'll never happen...

See this is exactly what happens. It getting darker earlier is messing with my head.

[Vas]

Ran the car today through a touchless carwash. Really wish I had the time to buff it and seal the paint before winter gets here. But looks like the weather is in the 50's tomorrow and a low of 28degress going into sunday.

Where is fall? Seems like every year we just skip a season.

[NoVAphotog]

Ran the car today through a touchless carwash. Really wish I had the time to buff it and seal the paint before winter gets here. But looks like the weather is in the 50's tomorrow and a low of 28degress going into sunday.

Where is fall? Seems like every year we just skip a season.

Just clay and seal it. Doesn't take that long.

[Vas]

Just clay and seal it. Doesn't take that long.

Might do that actually. I do have that nanoskin autoscrub pad to use with a 6" DA. Hmm now you got me thinking. Thanks man

[NoVAphotog]

Might do that actually. I do have that nanoskin autoscrub pad to use with a 6" DA. Hmm now you got me thinking. Thanks man
:thumbsup

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[ELCID86]

Might do that actually. I do have that nanoskin autoscrub pad to use with a 6" DA. Hmm now you got me thinking. Thanks man

:like


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[az3579]

Just clay and seal it. Doesn't take that long.

Clay bar? That in itself takes a good part of the day. :shifty

[ELCID86]

Clay bar? That in itself takes a good part of the day. :shifty

Should not. The mitt makes it even quicker.


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[az3579]

Should not. The mitt makes it even quicker.


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We're talking about clay bar...

[ELCID86]

We're talking about clay bar...

They were talking about the nano mat/mitt. Same applies to the bar only the Nano is quicker.


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[NoVAphotog]

Clay bar? That in itself takes a good part of the day. :shifty
I was referring to the clay bar...and not really. I use the foam gun and Mr pink for lube and do it right after a two bucket wash. The car isn't dirty at all so it doesn't take much kneading to keep the clay clean. Could do the same thing with the mitt and it'd go even faster. Claying done and she's back in the garage for sealant in a couple hours.

[Vas]

Clay bar? That in itself takes a good part of the day. :shifty
Have you used the auto scrub pad on a da polisher ?

[Vas]

I was referring to the clay bar...and not really. I use the foam gun and Mr pink for lube and do it right after a two bucket wash. The car isn't dirty at all so it doesn't take much kneading to keep the clay clean. Could do the same thing with the mitt and it'd go even faster. Claying done and she's back in the garage for sealant in a couple hours.
Jelly of a garage.

[az3579]

Have you used the auto scrub pad on a da polisher ?
Yeah


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[Vas]

Yeah


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Thoughts on it ?

[Vas]

Installed the new a pillar inserts this evening. Much better.

[Vas]

With it getting dark quicker, I think it is time for me to fix my burnt ZKW headlights.

Reached out to lightwerkz and got a quote for having them do a retrofit. Just need to figure out how to get around without a car for about a week.

[Johnmadd]

If you were closer I would let you use my old zkw's.

[Vas]

If you were closer I would let you use my old zkw's.

I can cover shipping?

[Johnmadd]

When are you looking to do this? We can work this out.

[Vas]

When are you looking to do this? We can work this out.

I will let you know. Waiting to hear back from Lightwerkz about time frame.

Thanks for the offer. Much appreciated :)

[Vas]

I got a response from Lightwerkz about the timeframe and the cost. Pricing has slightly went up so I am not sure if I should move forward with it or do a retrofit myself.

Also I will install a new windshield cowl today. Paid $58 for it from fcp euro.

[Vas]

Man it got dark real quick but I was able to install the new windshield cowl this evening. My factory windshield is in great shape so only the cowl was needed. It was faded and started to crack.

Was not able to take any pictures though. Maybe tomorrow.

[ELCID86]

Man it got dark real quick but I was able to install the new windshield cowl this evening. My factory windshield is in great shape so only the cowl was needed. It was faded and started to crack.

Was not able to take any pictures though. Maybe tomorrow.

Nice work.


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[BMWCurves]

Nice work.

+1

[Vas]

Going to order the G.A.S Disa rebuild and tackle next.

[slater]

Going to order the G.A.S Disa rebuild and tackle next.

what about the lazy factor? ;)

[Vas]

what about the lazy factor? ;)

That is pretty strong right now. No garage space requires going outside, taking parts off the car and then bring things inside the house.

[Vas]

Finally washed it mid November and it's 65 degrees.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/15/872a666c15ee211ee00892bae934482e.jpg

[Vas]

Still look back at her when walking away.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/17/123115a3da7758da78b7992b150b4ece.jpg

[bimmergofast]

Looking great!

[Vas]

Looking great!

Thanks Brian.

[johnrando]

Good! :thumbsup

[Vas]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/27/ec62e9410823f91e55a3e0e6bba6a974.jpg

[Vas]

Also rolled to 134k. No issues to report

[Vas]

Weather was great (low 60s) for this time of the year and I had a day off.

Washed the car, then used a clay bar and then sealed the paint for the winter.

Let's see how well Adam's H2O Guard and Gloss holds up.

[Vas]

Just realized that I am going into my 4th year of ownership of this car. I purchased it on 11/1/2012 with just a bit under 90,000 miles. Now it is 3 years later and almost at 135,000 miles.

[Vas]

Rolled past 135k today.

[ELCID86]

Slow and steady!


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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." - an e46f member

[Vas]

Mileage at the start of 2016 is 135,311k.

[Vas]

Installed a German Auto Solutions 1.2 Bar Coolant Cap today.

Still need to do a DISA Rebuild on the car.

[fredo]

Sounds good, man. Did you go for the red cap ?

[Vas]

Sounds good, man. Did you go for the red cap ?

I just got a plain black cap. Wanted the red one but then realized everything is black under the hood.

[az3579]

The red one was discontinued for a short while but it seems they're offering it again.

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[derbo]

The red one was discontinued for a short while but it seems they're offering it again.

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Wasn't it just a group buy?



Vas,

how is your coolant temps now?

[az3579]

Wasn't it just a group buy?

Nope; they stopped offering them. Ask Charlie - he had to call them to see if they had any left because he wanted to buy a red one and it wasn't offered anymore. He got lucky and supposedly got the last one at the time.

But I guess they saw the light and started making them again, because it's available on the website once more. :)




Vas,

how is your coolant temps now?

It isn't meant to make any difference in coolant temps. It's meant to vent at a lower pressure so there isn't so much pressure building up in the expansion tank. It effectively helps prolong the life of the ET.

[Vas]

Wasn't it just a group buy?



Vas,

how is your coolant temps now?
I don't have an actual coolant temp numbers.

The coolant gauge on the cluster is reprogrammed so it rises slower.

Any suggestions on how to monitor the coolant temps? I was always curious

[BMWCurves]

I don't have an actual coolant temp numbers.

The coolant gauge on the cluster is reprogrammed so it rises slower.

Any suggestions on how to monitor the coolant temps? I was always curious

You can access the numerical coolant temperature values through the main display in between the tachometer and speedometer. To do so:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjKt0ZQBV2U

[Vas]

You can access the numerical coolant temperature values through the main display in between the tachometer and speedometer. To do so:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjKt0ZQBV2U
Nice. Going to try it out

[Vas]

Came up with this after driving around for a bit

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160114/3c8d943905bd91ce5c063997273976fe.jpg

[fredo]

Not good ! Time to troubleshoot.

[BMWCurves]

Pretty normal, I think. Mine hoovers closer to 97-98 in regular driving and drops a few degrees under heavy load.

[Vas]

I found this thread here on the forum and added my info to it.

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?6575-OBC-19-7-00-Watcha-go-doityourself/page17

Seems to be in the normal range of data that other members have provided.

[fredo]

Not good ! Time to troubleshoot.

Sorry, man. I thought your dash was going crazy.

[Vas]

Passed Virginia state inspection this morning at 135,726.

2 slight leaks discovered under the car. First one is the diff cover and the second is the shifter selector seal. Both are very minor.

Inspector suggested an alignment and 2 new front tires due to toe wear.

[ELCID86]

Passed Virginia state inspection this morning at 135,726.

2 slight leaks discovered under the car. First one is the diff cover and the second is the shifter selector seal. Both are very minor.

Inspector suggested an alignment and 2 new front tires due to toe wear.

He was thorough. I never get that kind of feedback.

When was your last alignment?


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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." - an e46fanatic

[Vas]

He was thorough. I never get that kind of feedback.

When was your last alignment?


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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." - an e46fanatic
Never got it aligned lol. Previous owner did before I bought the car though.

[bimmergofast]

Passed Virginia state inspection this morning at 135,726.

2 slight leaks discovered under the car. First one is the diff cover and the second is the shifter selector seal. Both are very minor.

Inspector suggested an alignment and 2 new front tires due to toe wear.

Where did you get that done? That's no ordinary inspection!

[az3579]

Came up with this after driving around for a bit

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160114/3c8d943905bd91ce5c063997273976fe.jpg
Looks like a normal value. Mine hovers at 91 in normal operation and drops to 75-80 after a hard run on the highway (3rd gear downshift flat out). If it starts to go above 100 during normal operation, I'd pay attention to it.

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[Vas]

Well then the cooling system is working great with the new lower cap.

[danewilson77]

Where did you get that done? That's no ordinary inspection!


He was thorough. I never get that kind of feedback.

When was your last alignment?


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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." - an e46fanatic
Seems normal to me. VA State inspection is what.... $14.95? And that's for 30 minutes labor. They lose money on the ridiculous inspection required by the state, so many times they perform pretty thorough inspections with the hope of Recouping work/$.

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[az3579]

Seems normal to me. VA State inspection is what.... $14.95? And that's for 30 minutes labor. They lose money on the ridiculous inspection required by the state, so many times they perform pretty thorough inspections with the hope of Recouping work/$.

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Good way of looking at it.

[Vas]

It was $16 out the door.

Wish they didn't stick that huge sticker on the windshield though.

[johnrando]

Well, glad u passed

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[Vas]

Ordered from Ebay UK the airbag bypass module to get rid of the airbag light that was on for the passenger seat occupancy mat. Installed it today and it worked great. No More airbag light.

About to get to 136k on the Odometer.

[fredo]

Well done. My 2005 ZHP doesn't have the airbag light on. However my 2005 Mini does, due to passenger seat occupancy mat. Luckily, there's a recall for it and I will schedule an appt some time soon.

[Vas]

Oil Change is coming up soon and I need to tackle replacing parts of the intake system. Do not have any records of it being done so who knows what condition the boots and the fuel filter is in.

So I have the following stuff in mind

1) Oil Change
2) Fuel Filter
3) Upper and Lower Intake Boots
4) G.A.S DISA rebuild kit

Thoughts and opinions?

[QC_ZHP]

Going with OEM boots? DISA rebuild is very straightfoward, should be an easy job for you. Might be a good time to clean the ICV and maybe MAF while you're at it.

[Vas]

Going with OEM boots? DISA rebuild is very straightfoward, should be an easy job for you. Might be a good time to clean the ICV and maybe MAF while you're at it.

Yeah regular rubber boots since they are cheap. Good call on cleaning the ICV and anything else while I am there.

Can't believe I put almost 47,000 miles on the car since I bought it and have not touched any of these parts. :(

[Ssparrow]

Oil Change is coming up soon and I need to tackle replacing parts of the intake system. Do not have any records of it being done so who knows what condition the boots and the fuel filter is in.

So I have the following stuff in mind

1) Oil Change
2) Fuel Filter
3) Upper and Lower Intake Boots
4) G.A.S DISA rebuild kit

Thoughts and opinions?

Fuel filter is really easy, I recommend getting new hose as well, I ended up having to cut my old hose off to get the sucker off. I'm glad I bought the installation kit. I believe I bought mine from bav auto