Whammy's Journal Thread

[Vas]

Your car looks great

[Whammy]

Your car looks great

Thanks Vas!


Nice pics

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Thank you sir!

[Whammy]

Today these two gorgeous ladies got washed.
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/duraznostj/E46/IMG_20160925_122206_zpswe8sl3ag.jpg

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/duraznostj/E46/IMG_20160925_122227_zpsn7x8qydy.jpg

[holyc0w]

Nicely done :thumbup

[BMWCurves]

Is the X5 green?

[Whammy]

Grey. Cant remember the official name.

[Whammy]

After the track day and listening all the wonderful exhaust noises, a new exhaust has been on my mind. Also, there are some wonderful throaty V8s muscle cars running through my neighborhood making me jealous.

So, I decided to change that. Exhaust ordered. Got 30% of retail via ebay. Should be here next week!

[Vas]

After the track day and listening all the wonderful exhaust noises, a new exhaust has been on my mind. Also, there are some wonderful throaty V8s muscle cars running through my neighborhood making me jealous.

So, I decided to change that. Exhaust ordered. Got 30% of retail via ebay. Should be here next week!

Full exhaust or just the muffer?

[Whammy]

Full cat-back exhaust.

Edit: here is the link to the auction. Got it for just shy of 700. There is one left for sale.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/112145663640

[san]

Full cat-back exhaust.

Edit: here is the link to the auction. Got it for just shy of 700. There is one left for sale.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/112145663640

Nice! Free shipping too...


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[BMWCurves]

Nice. Definitely post some videos afterwards.

[Whammy]

Will do! What's a used ZHP exhaust worth?

[Whammy]

Extremely impressed. 1 Day delivery from ON, CA. Now I feel bad for trying to bargain hard with them over the exhaust.
http://i.imgur.com/THs6LRX.jpg

Now, I have to wait two weeks until this is installed.

[BMWCurves]

Two weeks?

:foottap

[Whammy]

Less than one week until exhaust install!! And I think I found a buyer for the ZHP Exhaust! :D

[Whammy]

Magnaflow exhaust got installed today.
http://i.imgur.com/sNeM5lY.jpg

My initial impression of the exhaust is a much more rich deep tone at lower rpms. It is a nice upgrade over stock and probably what the ZHP should have came with to begin with. The exhaust is a bit louder, but not my much. On a scale of 1-10, I'd say a 6 (with OE being a 3). At high rpms, I am hearing a very small shriek. Given the exhaust wasn't welded, I most likely have a minor exhaust week. The shop told me to give it a week and if it's not resolved to bring it back. Depending on what they do when I bring it back, I'm going to have to try and move the exhaust just a tiny bit farther back so that it matches stock and doesn't melt off the diffuser.

I don't believe my shop had any issues getting it installed. I know Ryan had some issues with his install. Maybe MF changed the mounts slightly and/or hardware.

Quite happy overall. I will need to get an exhaust video soon. The only downfall of the install is that I broke my buddy's gopro (fell off the car and got run over). The camera is damaged but not totalled. The mount however is toast. So, I bought him a new one.

[Vas]

Looks nice man. Glad you like it

[Whammy]

Here's a bad in-car video with my cell phone against the sunglasses holder. I'll try and one a better one soon.

https://youtu.be/CScB4-V815E

[Vas]

Here's a bad in-car video with my cell phone against the sunglasses holder. I'll try and one a better one soon.

https://youtu.be/CScB4-V815E

Love the rumble of it.

[danewilson77]

Win

S7 Edge, out

[oldzilla]

Sounds good. Need to hear it in person

[Whammy]

Sounds good. Need to hear it in person

That can be easily arranged!

[Whammy]

On friday, I took the ZHP back to the shop to see if they could fix the exhaust leak as it is leaking at the muffler. Looks like I'll need to weld it as some point in the future. They were able to adjust it so that the leak is less prevalent.


Today, I replaced the left rear window regulator. Simple job.
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/duraznostj/E46/IMG_20161023_113342_zpsyrdvbxov.jpg

[BMWCurves]

On friday, I took the ZHP back to the shop to see if they could fix the exhaust leak as it is leaking at the muffler. Looks like I'll need to weld it as some point in the future. They were able to adjust it so that the leak is less prevalent.


Today, I replaced the left rear window regulator. Simple job.
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/duraznostj/E46/IMG_20161023_113342_zpsyrdvbxov.jpg

Annoying, but should be easily fixed.


Here's a bad in-car video with my cell phone against the sunglasses holder. I'll try and one a better one soon.

https://youtu.be/CScB4-V815E

Where's the better one :foottap

[Whammy]

Today's the day. Finally!
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/duraznostj/E46/IMG_20161129_074851_zpsfanwf07u.jpg

[Vas]

That is great news.

[BMWCurves]

Any updates?

[Whammy]

Any updates?

Sorry man! Life's been a bit busy. I've also been a little apprehensive in borrowing my buddy's gopro considering I broke mine.

That said, have you seen Ryan's (rkneeshaw) video? This is fairly accurate.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VokFFl9qndI

[Whammy]

Purchased illirep's BT TCU and other parts. I have to double check to see if I have the mounting bracket already in the car (my thought is no). Hoping to get it installed this weekend and not have any issues.

Does anyone know if there are issues if you have an aftermarket head unit?

[BMWCurves]

Let us know how it goes.

[Whammy]

Today I had to bring the car to the mechanic. The car is having some drivetrain flexing issues where I can feel the rear and and the driveshaft move. I think I've heard the driveshaft hit the tunnel wall when going over a bump. Also, I have a new coolant leak I wasn't aware of. Hoping the shop will take care of everything.

[Vas]

Today I had to bring the car to the mechanic. The car is having some drivetrain flexing issues where I can feel the rear and and the driveshaft move. I think I've heard the driveshaft hit the tunnel wall when going over a bump. Also, I have a new coolant leak I wasn't aware of. Hoping the shop will take care of everything.

Most likely the center support bearing on the driveshaft is bad. That would be my guess.

[slater]

Most likely the center support bearing on the driveshaft is bad. That would be my guess.

feeling the rear end moving around is likely gonna be more than a CSB. :) hoping it's not rear floor-related...

[Whammy]

Most likely the center support bearing on the driveshaft is bad. That would be my guess.

Me too.


feeling the rear end moving around is likely gonna be more than a CSB. :) hoping it's not rear floor-related...

My guess is that it is a combination of the CSB and the subframe bushings. I was under the car on Monday and looked at the rear. I do not see any cracks at all in the subframe floor. While the subframe bushings are hard to inspect, they do look a bit worn for 177k.

[slater]

My guess is that it is a combination of the CSB and the subframe bushings. I was under the car on Monday and looked at the rear. I do not see any cracks at all in the subframe floor. While the subframe bushings are hard to inspect, they do look a bit worn for 177k.

the CSB would have to be a really sorry state to make a banging noise. that said, a full exhaust-out inspection on a hoist is going to reveal a lot. have you replaced any bushings in the rear suspension? if not, i'm going to assume that the RTABs and outer RCABs are toast, as they should be well dead by 177K miles. the subframe mounts do wear but i was surprised by how good mine looked at 140K miles when i replaced them.

definitely check the rear floor thorough. the left rear mount and kink in the floor just inboard of the mount, as well as the left rear wheel well where the vertical sheet metal meets the floor and the first critical areas to inspect. then the right front mount, but the damage it usually not seen until the subframe is lowered. also, you can't really see fine cracks or popped spot welds without fully dropping the subframe and cleaning the rear floor. if you're dropping the subframe to replace mounts, there isn't a better time to do this.

[Whammy]

the CSB would have to be a really sorry state to make a banging noise. that said, a full exhaust-out inspection on a hoist is going to reveal a lot. have you replaced any bushings in the rear suspension? if not, i'm going to assume that the RTABs and outer RCABs are toast, as they should be well dead by 177K miles. the subframe mounts do wear but i was surprised by how good mine looked at 140K miles when i replaced them.

definitely check the rear floor thorough. the left rear mount and kink in the floor just inboard of the mount, as well as the left rear wheel well where the vertical sheet metal meets the floor and the first critical areas to inspect. then the right front mount, but the damage it usually not seen until the subframe is lowered. also, you can't really see fine cracks or popped spot welds without fully dropping the subframe and cleaning the rear floor. if you're dropping the subframe to replace mounts, there isn't a better time to do this.

So, the shop tightened up the shock mounts and re-torqued the subframe bolts. Noise from the rear end seems better and not as loose. After driving the car this week, I still notice the driveshaft vibrating. At times it is extremely noticable, other times it is subtle. The shop owner, a friend, doesn't want to start chasing things and wants to wait until the problem gets consisent and worse.

I've done the RTABs, but not the RCABs.

[Whammy]

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:facepalm:facepalm

[slater]

bummer.

however, your username makes sense now. ;)

[slater]

So, the shop tightened up the shock mounts and re-torqued the subframe bolts. Noise from the rear end seems better and not as loose. After driving the car this week, I still notice the driveshaft vibrating. At times it is extremely noticable, other times it is subtle. The shop owner, a friend, doesn't want to start chasing things and wants to wait until the problem gets consisent and worse.

sorry to say this, but it sounds like time to find another shop... clearly they're not interested in finding or fixing the issue, friend or not. bummer.

[BMWCurves]

30470

:facepalm:facepalm

Self inflicted?

[Whammy]

bummer.

however, your username makes sense now. ;)

:eeps:eeps:eeps:eeps


Self inflicted?

:ducking Sadly, yes while trying to park into a spot at work.

Got a call from the insurance. Cost wise, it is not too bad (~$1200) to repair. Going to wait until October to get it completed due to shop availability and my wedding.

[BMWCurves]

:eeps:eeps:eeps:eeps



:ducking Sadly, yes while trying to park into a spot at work.

Got a call from the insurance. Cost wise, it is not too bad (~$1200) to repair. Going to wait until October to get it completed due to shop availability and my wedding.

Get your priorities in order. Reschedule the wedding.

[Whammy]

:blink

[Whammy]

Changed the oil and the spark plugs in the ZHP today. The car is almost at 180,000mi.
http://i.imgur.com/95nntDj.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Pa207jv.jpg

[Whammy]

The washer fluid pump decided to fail and leak/drain the washer reservoir. Replaced both the pump and the grommet into the reservoir. No more leaks!

[BMWCurves]

I didn't realize your car had so many miles on the odo. Nice!

[Whammy]

I didn't realize your car had so many miles on the odo. Nice!

Yeah, I wish it wasn't that high, but it is. :(

[BMWCurves]

Yeah, I wish it wasn't that high, but it is. :(

Eh, wear it proudly.

[Whammy]

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I hate black. But when it's clean....

Still needs a full detail badly.

[Vas]

Mileage is just a number. But I am catching up :P

[Whammy]

Oh really? Where you at fool?

[Vas]

Oh really? Where you at fool?Lol 163k on sketchi.

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[Whammy]

30962

Woohoo!

[Vas]

Nice results

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[Whammy]

It finally happened this morning...
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[Vas]

Think you can repost the pics of the pillar diy? Or share new images of how everything turned out.

Btw congrats on getting married.

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[Whammy]

Sure, I'll see if I can get tonight!

Thanks!

[Vas]

Sure, I'll see if I can get tonight!

Thanks!

Awesome. Thanks

[Whammy]

https://i.imgur.com/PCVkqfJ.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/1mzDDGS.jpg

[Vas]

Man that looks good.

Was this the seller ?
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.de%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F172 861041139

Also were you able to install the small strips into the center of the pillars ?

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[Whammy]

I think so. It looks very familiar to what I remember purchasing. That said, the fabric is thicker than the stock fabric. Yes, I was able to install the center strips. They however are a bit delicate/brittle on the tabs so be careful.

If I had to do it all over again, I would have bought new pillars and called it good. I still have the B and C pillars to do.

[johnrando]

Good stuff

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[Whammy]

A little stable update:

Earlier this year I got rid of my Jeep Cherokee (XJ) due to the money pit it was becoming and the continual maintenance / re-work I was having to do due to new parts failing.

I finally have a replacement to the XJ. My dad is selling me his '03 4Runner V8 Sport. It has ~117,000mi on it, has been very well maintained (received a binder from my dad; he's the original owner), and is in excellent condition. While I'm not thrilled that it is an auto, I'm happy about that it is a good evolution in my next winter vehicle. Hoping it lasts a long time! From what I've read, the V8 is a great engine as long as it is maintained. I'm flying home next month to pick it up.

http://i.imgur.com/EaAsQCP.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/E7DT3gS.jpg?1

[Vas]

Nice new rig. Enjoy the ownership

[Yelkos]

Nice, Perfect for those Denver winters

[Whammy]

Nice new rig. Enjoy the ownership


Nice, Perfect for those Denver winters

Thanks! I'm a bit excited to get it. The only thing it needs at the moment will be rear brakes and new tires.

[Whammy]

I feel like an idiot. Got pulled over last night. Not for speeding but for having expired plates. :facepalm

I cannot believe I forgot to do this. Damn wedding stuff lol!

[BMWCurves]

Sorry, dude!

[Whammy]

Body shop called this week to schedule the car going in to get a new rear bumper. Going to drop it off on Friday before leaving for the airport to pick up V8 goodness!

[Sockethead]

That 4 runner.... I drove one for the first time this summer.... borrowed it from a friend when I was back in Jersey... it was early 2000's beat to crap with a ton of miles on it and a pretty anemic engine but I really liked it! It was a good solid vehicle with a nice layout... I wanted to drive it home! lol

[Whammy]

That 4 runner.... I drove one for the first time this summer.... borrowed it from a friend when I was back in Jersey... it was early 2000's beat to crap with a ton of miles on it and a pretty anemic engine but I really liked it! It was a good solid vehicle with a nice layout... I wanted to drive it home! lol

Not going to lie, I wasn't a fan of it originally when my dad bought it new. Prior to it, he had a 1989 Land Cruiser that he also bought new (before they jumped in price). Now that I've driven it a bit when home in WI and wanting a reliable vehicle with space to haul, I kind of like it.

[Whammy]

ZHP got dropped off today to have the bumper replaced. Hopefully it only takes a week.

[Whammy]

Apparently some additional damage was found on the rear of the car or should I say additional parts besides the bumper needed to be replaced (brackets etc.). Another check was cut by the insurance. Hoping to get the car this week. I need to call the bodyshop and confirm the date as to when it will be ready.

[Whammy]

Got the call today from the body shop. The car is done! Going tomorrow morning to pick it up.

[Vas]

Got the call today from the body shop. The car is done! Going tomorrow morning to pick it up.

Looking forward to pictures

[Sockethead]

Good news!

[Whammy]

Picked up the ZHP today! When arriving at the body shop, the car was sitting inside in the showroom!
https://i.imgur.com/RTvRMBB.jpg?1
https://i.imgur.com/txrhNpY.jpg?1

And the money shot!
https://i.imgur.com/hsWwfZw.jpg?1

[Sockethead]

Cool

[fredo]

Your car looks very sharp.

[Whammy]

Cool


Your car looks very sharp.

Thanks! I was a bit surprised the car was detailed inside and out.

[Vas]

Your car looks great.

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[johnrando]

Awesome

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[Whammy]

Thanks all! The car now sits in the garage for the winter!

[Whammy]

Car is in winter storage, off insurance, fill tank with stabil. :/

https://i.imgur.com/4z66iUQ.jpg?1
https://i.imgur.com/SigAyWI.jpg?1

April can't come soon enough!!

[Vas]

Car is in winter storage, off insurance, fill tank with stabil. :/

https://i.imgur.com/4z66iUQ.jpg?1
https://i.imgur.com/SigAyWI.jpg?1

April can't come soon enough!!Same here.

I just bought a battery tender from Amazon.

Also you might want to put something under the tires to keep them from getting flat spots

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[Whammy]

What did you use?

[Vas]

I just put the car on jack stands lol.

Battery tender was $23.

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[Whammy]

Yeah I don't feel like doing that. I'll probably move the car every few weeks to change the tire spot, depending on weather.

[Vas]

Yeah I don't feel like doing that. I'll probably move the car every few weeks to change the tire spot, depending on weather.You can also put some wooden boards between the ground and the tire.

I will be doing some suspension work on the car over the winter so it just made sense for me.

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[san]

I used my old style 135 wheels with worn out tires. The arc 8s are safely placed at the side...


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[BMWCurves]

I had my car on my old tires and on planks of wood. After 6 months they had minor flat spots that smoothed out after a 30 min drive on the highway.

[Whammy]

You can also put some wooden boards between the ground and the tire.

I will be doing some suspension work on the car over the winter so it just made sense for me.

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I had my car on my old tires and on planks of wood. After 6 months they had minor flat spots that smoothed out after a 30 min drive on the highway.

I have some wood pieces I can put underneath the tire. Thanks guys!

[Whammy]

While the ZHP sleeps in the garage, I finally got word on what my new license plates will be for the T4R. I tried to be a little crafty. Apparently this is one that got chosen. Totally applicable considering it's a CO plate. :eeps
https://i.imgur.com/6CZxHEf.jpg?1

[Whammy]

Sadly, not a lot of updates as of late. Last night, I took the car out for a quick drive to remove flat spots, charge the battery, and be reminded why I love this car. Unfortunately I noticed my temp gauge has some dead LED spots.
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[BMWCurves]

Sadly, not a lot of updates as of late. Last night, I took the car out for a quick drive to remove flat spots, charge the battery, and be reminded why I love this car. Unfortunately I noticed my temp gauge has some dead LED spots.
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Haven't most dead pixels been found to be an issue with the ribbon cable connection rather than the screen?

[Whammy]

I dunno. Where have you found this info?

[BMWCurves]

I dunno. Where have you found this info?

Can't remember exactly, but I recall what's his name with the TiAg M5 in Germany repaired dead pixels in his other M5's cluster

[ZHPizza]

Can't remember exactly, but I recall what's his name with the TiAg M5 in Germany repaired dead pixels in his other M5's cluster@sreten

[BMWCurves]

@sreten

gesundheit

[Whammy]

The ZHP is back on summer driving duties. :grooving Decided to take the car to work as it is supposed to be 70 today. I'm also deciding to take it in to the mechanic soon to address a few things:

Driveshaft Center Bearing/Support
Alignment
New Coolant Leak
Diff Fluid Change


I'm also hearing some kind of noise (potentially metal-on-metal noise) from the rear cabin/trunk as the rear of the car/suspension is flexed under load. Trying to decide if it is just the rear tires rubbing against the fender or if it is something else. Last time I got underneath the car I did not see any issues with the subframe. Going to have them re-review the car.

[Sockethead]

Check your rear shock mounts...

[Whammy]

Check as in maybe they need to be re-torqued?

[Sockethead]

No they might have punched through...more likely if you have stiffer shocks. I had two sets fail before switching to Rogue Engineering

[Whammy]

No they might have punched through...more likely if you have stiffer shocks. I had two sets fail before switching to Rogue Engineering

Ok, I'm not sure if they have. However, I'll check again. I looked at one side the other day and everything appeared to be normal from both the trunk and the wheel well.

[Sockethead]

my first set didn't punch all the way through but the rubber was completely torn through all the way around and ready to punch through.
The second set punched all the way through... the whole shock shaft was up in the cabin.... I had some pics on here somewhere of both sets

[Whammy]

my first set didn't punch all the way through but the rubber was completely torn through all the way around and ready to punch through.
The second set punched all the way through... the whole shock shaft was up in the cabin.... I had some pics on here somewhere of both sets

If you find them, that would be great!

[Sockethead]

I found them...
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180410/6e7b982831e3719d3c6b24e7cd207a31.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180410/a6c43ae2418b2795d37ab21c01617889.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180410/0c1d5da7b9cdf8085ea795d242bb7837.jpg

[Sockethead]

One more of the one that punched through

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180410/a68f8e7f1a0bdf11936d4c24ea3a7e73.jpg

[Whammy]

Here is what mine look like:
https://i.imgur.com/tr7v7Wg.jpg?2
https://i.imgur.com/T4m5Q1K.jpg?2

[Whammy]

Yesterday my mechanic called about the ZHP and the work needed to be done. Here's the rundown:

Driveshaft: Center bearing support was worn out
Coolant leak: Hose from expansion tank to engine is leaking and is also being corroded from power steering hose leak
Power Steering Pump/Hose: Hose is leaking and needs to be replaced
Diff fluid service per request.



Overall, not a cheap visit. About $1700 including labor. The good news is that the noise I'm hearing in the rear is not a metal-on-metal. It is the tires rubbing due to the springs finally starting to settle after 40.000mi. Part of me wanted to do the driveshaft myself. That said, no time due to trying to find a new house. The Denver/Colorado market is crazy! :/

[Whammy]

....and the u-joint on the driveshaft is failing. So instead of just the center bearing support, it is a whole new driveshaft...........

:blink

[holyc0w]

:blink

:blink

[ZHPizza]

....and the u-joint on the driveshaft is failing. So instead of just the center bearing support, it is a whole new driveshaft...........

:blink

Just talked to a guy last night that had the same issue on his M3 -- CSB went bad and it allowed the u-joint to wear out. He got a used driveshaft on ebay for cheap and it fixed it right up.

[Sockethead]

I would imagine a drive shaft shop would be able to fix and rebalance it at a reasonable cost...

[Whammy]

:blink

:blink

Yeah.....


Just talked to a guy last night that had the same issue on his M3 -- CSB went bad and it allowed the u-joint to wear out. He got a used driveshaft on ebay for cheap and it fixed it right up.


I would imagine a drive shaft shop would be able to fix and rebalance it at a reasonable cost...

Mechanic quoted $1300 for a new one from BMW. I found Driveshaft Specialists in Texas (http://www.driveshaftspecialist.com/Import%20html/BMW.html) who sell re-manufactured driveshafts @ 35% of what BMW is charging for a new one. I'm trying to get a hold of my mechanic to go that route. I just cannot justify a brand new driveshaft from BMW.

[JETSET303]

Yesterday my mechanic called about the ZHP and the work needed to be done. Here's the rundown:

Driveshaft: Center bearing support was worn out
Coolant leak: Hose from expansion tank to engine is leaking and is also being corroded from power steering hose leak
Power Steering Pump/Hose: Hose is leaking and needs to be replaced
Diff fluid service per request.



Overall, not a cheap visit. About $1700 including labor. The good news is that the noise I'm hearing in the rear is not a metal-on-metal. It is the tires rubbing due to the springs finally starting to settle after 40.000mi. Part of me wanted to do the driveshaft myself. That said, no time due to trying to find a new house. The Denver/Colorado market is crazy! :/

The market is completely ridiculous here. We couldn’t afford to buy our house in Park Hill now. We bought 10years ago, right before the recent boom. Got instant equity, but can’t even consider a bigger house in the same neighborhood now. Ridiculous.


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[Whammy]

The market is completely ridiculous here. We couldn’t afford to buy our house in Park Hill now. We bought 10years ago, right before the recent boom. Got instant equity, but can’t even consider a bigger house in the same neighborhood now. Ridiculous.


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Tell me about it. It makes me want to move.

[danewilson77]

Yeah.....





Mechanic quoted $1300 for a new one from BMW. I found Driveshaft Specialists in Texas (http://www.driveshaftspecialist.com/Import%20html/BMW.html) who sell re-manufactured driveshafts @ 35% of what BMW is charging for a new one. I'm trying to get a hold of my mechanic to go that route. I just cannot justify a brand new driveshaft from BMW.Billy just replaced his. I'll see what it ran him.

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[Longrangekiller]

Billy just replaced his. I'll see what it ran him.

Sent from my SM-G955U using TapatalkI just replace mine with a BMW Factory unit came with CBS and FD from Tri-County BMW $850. The place in Texas was $650 plus shipping I believe. Piece of mind for me was worth the little bit extra cost.

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[danewilson77]

I just replace mine with a BMW Factory unit came with CBS and FD from Tri-County BMW $850. The place in Texas was $650 plus shipping I believe. Piece of mind for me was worth the little bit extra cost.

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[Whammy]

The re-man driveshaft is $444 including return shipping the core.

[Whammy]

Yesterday I picked up the ZHP from the mechanic. It feels great to have the car in daily duties again!

On the way home, I received some nice comments from someone at a stoplight. That made my day!

[johnrando]

:roundel

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[BMWCurves]

Yesterday I picked up the ZHP from the mechanic. It feels great to have the car in daily duties again!

On the way home, I received some nice comments from someone at a stoplight. That made my day!

Nice. I briefly drove a buddy’s Volvo for a few days. Cushy? Yes. Performance? See: cushy.


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[Whammy]

Taking the car back the mechanic on Wed. The transmission is starting to leak :/ :facepalm

[Whammy]

Today, the transmission got fixed. Apparently, the drain plug seal wore out and fluid started to leak. The shop also replaced the shifter seal as that was leaking as well. That said, I'm really, really happy with the shop and the quality of their work.

Hopefully no more leaks or issues for a while. It's been an expensive month.

[Vas]

Today, the transmission got fixed. Apparently, the drain plug seal wore out and fluid started to leak. The shop also replaced the shifter seal as that was leaking as well. That said, I'm really, really happy with the shop and the quality of their work.

Hopefully no more leaks or issues for a while. It's been an expensive month.

Nice. Hopefully the issues are fixed

[johnrando]

+1

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[Whammy]

Since the ZHP has been removed from DD for a week or two, it appears the car alarm has been randomly going off. After doing some research and checking the battery voltage, it appears the hood sensor may be starting to fail. Others have previously reported it. So, I have it disconnected and will be checking to see if the alarm goes off again.

Sadly to replace it, it is $45 :/

[Sockethead]

Yep! that's the problem... if you're not worried about somebody prying open your hood to steal random parts, just leave it disconnected.

[Vas]

Since the ZHP has been removed from DD for a week or two, it appears the car alarm has been randomly going off. After doing some research and checking the battery voltage, it appears the hood sensor may be starting to fail. Others have previously reported it. So, I have it disconnected and will be checking to see if the alarm goes off again.

Sadly to replace it, it is $45 :/

Ha same thing has been happening to me as well.

[Whammy]

Yep! that's the problem... if you're not worried about somebody prying open your hood to steal random parts, just leave it disconnected.

Yeah, I'm not. I'm fine with it being disconnected for now. Some day, I'll replace it. Probably in the next couple of months.


Ha same thing has been happening to me as well.

O RLY? :eeps

[Sockethead]

Yea it's a known issue though all series. i had a lady with a e60 that was having the issue. Her indy wanted to replace the alarm module and go from there. I disconnected to hood switch and she was fine. We had to disconnect it on our e53 too...

[Whammy]

Saved the ZHP yesterday by not driving it to work. Had the unfortunate pleasure of getting rear ended by an older F150 in my 4runner. Thankfully, there is no apparent damage to the truck. I think the trailer hitch took the brunt of the impact. I have an appointment scheduled with the body shop to review possible damage.

[johnrando]

Phew!

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[Sockethead]

That was lucky for the ZHP!
Rear-end collisions are real popular around Charleston. It's got me so paranoid...

[Whammy]

Given the amount of force, my ZHP would have been totaled. I'm a little nervous driving the ZHP today.... :/

[BMWCurves]

That sucks! Glad to hear you’re okay, your truck appears to be okay, and your ZHP sits safely at home


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[Whammy]

That sucks! Glad to hear you’re okay, your truck appears to be okay, and your ZHP sits safely at home


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Sure it does.....:eeps

That said, the ZHP got a new home yesterday as the wife and I moved into our new house.

[Whammy]

Today I changed the oil in the ZHP. I noticed while changing the oil the corners on the oil filter housing are getting rounded. Looks like I'll need to replace it next change.
https://i.imgur.com/jH0EYGJ.jpg?1

The clock now sits at 185,000.
https://i.imgur.com/dL4phnW.jpg?1

[Sockethead]

Nice floor in that garage ! :)

[Whammy]

Nice floor in that garage ! :)

Yeah it is. The prior owner had it installed. That said, I need to get new car ramps because the wooden ones I have move when I try to get the car up on them.

[Sockethead]

Put a rubber mat between them and the floor, that should keep them from sliding and protect the floor too...

[Newjack]

Put a rubber mat between them and the floor, that should keep them from sliding and protect the floor too...Get some nice carpet to lay down like @hornung418 uses

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[Hornung418]

Get some nice carpet to lay down like @hornung418 uses

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[Newjack]

Fuck off

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Op I'm assuming you are using the oil filter socket? You're a few oil changes ahead of me so even with it I can imagine some wearhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180717/02eb0a18d12b0cc13230f494f48c9b68.jpg

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[Whammy]

Get some nice carpet to lay down like @hornung418 uses

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Fuck off

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:eeps:


Op I'm assuming you are using the oil filter socket? You're a few oil changes ahead of me so even with it I can imagine some wearhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180717/02eb0a18d12b0cc13230f494f48c9b68.jpg

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I've been using a 36MM impact socket on the oil filter housing.

[Hornung418]

:eeps:



I've been using a 36MM impact socket on the oil filter housing.I dropped his car off the jack stands in my garage because the carpet moved. We hadn't had breakfast and went about everything all wrong. No one was under it as we were still lifting it. I hate myself for it and he loves to remind me about it.

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[ZHPizza]

I dropped his car off the jack stands in my garage because the carpet moved. We hadn't had breakfast and went about everything all wrong. No one was under it as we were still lifting it. I hate myself for it and he loves to remind me about it.

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lol Talk about going about everything all wrong. I had my car up on the lift earlier and went to remove the strut tower bar and was surprised when the strut just kind of fell down out of the tower. :facepalm

[Whammy]

Today is a sad day. I am deciding to sell my ZHP. :(

[Hornung418]

Today is a sad day. I am deciding to sell my ZHP. :(This sounds like a cry for attention than an actual decision...


But seriously, why???

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[BMWCurves]

Today is a sad day. I am deciding to sell my ZHP. :(

https://i.imgur.com/Xj5bZqZ.gif

[Vas]

Don't do it broski

[johnrando]

Oh no!

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[Whammy]

For sale ad is up.

[Whammy]

Goodbye old friend!

https://i.imgur.com/wM10e2q.jpg?1

[Vas]

Sad.....

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[fredo]

+1. Hope she's going to a good home.

[ZHPizza]

Oh man I'll never forget the feeling of watching my first ZHP drive off with the new owner. Brutal.

[Whammy]

Sad.....

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I know. I'll definitely miss it, but I think it's time and on my terms to say goodbye versus another party.


+1. Hope she's going to a good home.

I think so. It's another enthuasist who's owned a ZHP and an M3 previously. I think he may even be on the site (username: AWhiteZHP; supposedly). I am just happy that it is going to someone who knows what the car is and can appreciate what I have done with it, and will take care of it.


Oh man I'll never forget the feeling of watching my first ZHP drive off with the new owner. Brutal.

Yeah......I'll be thinking about it for a while.

[Whammy]

For those that do not know, this is what I replaced the ZHP with. I had a 4th Gen 4Runner. Unfortunately it was in an accident and got taken by insurance. My decision was to move down from two to one (and my wife is happy about that). I wasn't a fan of the 5th Gen 4runners and have wanted a wagon for a while. Hopefully this serves me well in CO.

https://i.imgur.com/xof7BCb.jpg?1

[san]

For those that do not know, this is what I replaced the ZHP with. I had a 4th Gen 4Runner. Unfortunately it was in an accident and got taken by insurance. My decision was to move down from two to one (and my wife is happy about that). I wasn't a fan of the 5th Gen 4runners and have wanted a wagon for a while. Hopefully this serves me well in CO.

https://i.imgur.com/xof7BCb.jpg?1

We rented one in CO 2 years ago and it was the 4cyl. Severely underpowered especially at high altitude but drives well and has a ton of space. But overall we quite liked it.


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[Whammy]

We rented one in CO 2 years ago and it was the 4cyl. Severely underpowered especially at high altitude but drives well and has a ton of space. But overall we quite liked it.


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This one is the 3.6R (H6). A little more power than the 4cyl. I couldn't consider a 4cyl in the mountains. With there being less oxygen, more power is always better!

:)

[san]

This one is the 3.6R (H6). A little more power than the 4cyl. I couldn't consider a 4cyl in the mountains. With there being less oxygen, more power is always better!

:)

Good choice :thumbsup


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