Help finding salvage manual ZHP-Donor for trans swap?

[pilotnick1203]

Hey all,
After debating back and forth I have decided to search for a donor manual trans. I should've stuck out for a manual in the first place, but it's a long story. Sorry automatic drivers, but I really want to learn to skill of manual driving and actually being involved in the car. The ZHP is a wonderful machine but seems to lack something without the manual. Anybody know where I could find a salvaged ZHP where I can pull the trans and drive shaft and clutch assembly? I'll probably keep my auto trans as a standby because my vin will still read out as an auto. Thanks!


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[danewilson77]

Dario

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[pilotnick1203]

Dario

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What is Dario?


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[danewilson77]

What is Dario?


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Dario (Avetiso) is our salvage guy. Sorry, I got side tracked....but he should be able to help you out.

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[pilotnick1203]

Dario (Avetiso) is our salvage guy. Sorry, I got side tracked....but he should be able to help you out.

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Thanks Dane! Hope he sees this! I'd even repair a salvage zhp manual and give it another chance at life...


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[Hermes]

it doesnt have to be from a zhp, all facelift 330's came with the necessary parts

[pilotnick1203]

it doesnt have to be from a zhp, all facelift 330's came with the necessary parts

I know, but I can score the zhp shifter too.


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[Avetiso]

I'm Dario. Unforunately, my donor car was an auto and that tranny is already sold, but if you need help finding some I know quite a few places to look. JP knows quite a few salvage places, as well.

JP = Hermes
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[Hermes]

shifter knobs are not that expensive, just buy a new one

[Avetiso]

I know, but I can score the zhp shifter too.


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If you mean the ZHP shift lever, you'll want to replace it either way. It's nice, but nothing amazing.

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[pilotnick1203]

I'm Dario. Unforunately, my donor car was an auto and that tranny is already sold, but if you need help finding some I know quite a few places to look. JP knows quite a few salvage places, as well.

JP = Hermes
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Yep I need a donor 6 speed (trans, drive shaft, clutch assembly)


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[Avetiso]

Yep I need a donor 6 speed (trans, drive shaft, clutch assembly)


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Okay. As you know, pretty rare. You're more likely to find a ZHP manual instead of a regular 330. At least that's what experience tells me.

I'll keep an eye out.

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[pilotnick1203]

Okay. As you know, pretty rare. You're more likely to find a ZHP manual instead of a regular 330. At least that's what experience tells me.

I'll keep an eye out.

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Thanks man!


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[alexandre]

Shift lever retails for like $40! Don't skip a good 6-speed only for that.

And IIRC 2002 330i's had a 5-speed even though they were facelift... I think.

[Avetiso]

Shift lever retails for like $40! Don't skip a good 6-speed only for that.

And IIRC 2002 330i's had a 5-speed even though they were facelift... I think.

Yup. 6 speed came after 03/03.

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[pilotnick1203]

I also want a zhp salvage too because I can grab the fly wheel.


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[pilotnick1203]

Bingo folks http://erepairables.com/salvage-cars-auction/cars/bmw/3+series/2004-bmw-3+series-7495135. How's that... Poor car was just a baby at 63 on the clock


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[alexandre]

Pretty cool. Keep in mind price will probably be much higher than that but ZHP parts move real quickly on other BMW forums so you should break even on the whole thing. If you actually buy this and end up parting it out I'm calling dibs on the window trim LOL

[Avetiso]

Flywheels are the same as regular 330 I believe. The better flywheel thing is a myth from what I hear.

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[pilotnick1203]

Flywheels are the same as regular 330 I believe. The better flywheel thing is a myth from what I hear.

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Interesting.


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[pilotnick1203]

Pretty cool. Keep in mind price will probably be much higher than that but ZHP parts move real quickly on other BMW forums so you should break even on the whole thing. If you actually buy this and end up parting it out I'm calling dibs on the window trim LOL

I'll keep you in the loop then if we do. ;)


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[Hornung418]

Flywheels differ between six and five speed transmissions.

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[alexandre]

Flywheels are the same as regular 330 I believe. The better flywheel thing is a myth from what I hear.

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I think they simply advertised it on the ZHP flyer while they didn't on the regular 330's. It's probably much better than what the 5-speed had, but probably not different between ZHP and non-ZHP post-2003 cars.

Edit: I just read through the 2003 ZHP brochure and 2005 E46 brochure (which includes info on ZHP) and the word "flywheel" doesn't appear in either. I wonder where this comes from.

[pilotnick1203]

I think they simply advertised it on the ZHP flyer while they didn't on the regular 330's. It's probably much better than what the 5-speed had, but probably not different between ZHP and non-ZHP post-2003 cars.

Edit: I just read through the 2003 ZHP brochure and 2005 E46 brochure (which includes info on ZHP) and the word "flywheel" doesn't appear in either. I wonder where this comes from.

I've seen it numerous places online but must be false, I trust the flyer... Where did you get a flyer btw I want one because I show my car too.


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[alexandre]

Here ya go

[QC_ZHP]

I see a few pop up on copart.com from time to time. Get one with alcantara and sell me the interior :roundel

[pilotnick1203]

Here ya go

Thanks!


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[pilotnick1203]

I see a few pop up on copart.com from time to time. Get one with alcantara and sell me the interior :roundel

Will take a look, keep you guys posted if I buy one I will part it out.


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[Avetiso]

Check out IAAI (Insurance Auto Auctions Inc), too. They have a great selection of cars, and usually more BMW's than Copart.

[pilotnick1203]

Check out IAAI (Insurance Auto Auctions Inc), too. They have a great selection of cars, and usually more BMW's than Copart.

Also will take a look!


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[Hermes]

IF you find a ZHP donor make sure to swap the instrument cluster too

[pilotnick1203]

IF you find a ZHP donor make sure to swap the instrument cluster too

Why is that?


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[danewilson77]

Why is that?


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Red needles. ZHP trait.

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[pilotnick1203]

Red needles. ZHP trait.

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My car is a ZHP already has the cluster.


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[Hermes]

Yes and no...

besides needle color (which is actually a M thing) the auto cluster has a panel for gear selection that manual cluster does not. Most people don't notice but it would bother me

[pilotnick1203]

Yes and no...

besides needle color (which is actually a M thing) the auto cluster has a panel for gear selection that manual cluster does not. Most people don't notice but it would bother me

+1 I get OCD with my car, would change.


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[mbeckel]

Why not just sell your current and buy a MT car?

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[TigerTater]

Here ya go

Quoting for later..cheers!


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[pilotnick1203]

Why not just sell your current and buy a MT car?

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1. First car
2. Mom would kill my dad and I
3. Somewhat attached-done a lot of work to it.


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