The Scarlett Thread...Daniel/NoVAphotog's Project and Maintenance Thread

[Vas]

Have fun

[Sockethead]

Sounds like fun! You'll have to tell us how you liked Charleston. We're planning on moving there within a year or less. We visited friends in Mount Pleasant/ isle of palms. We love it there!

[NoVAphotog]

Sounds like fun! You'll have to tell us how you liked Charleston. We're planning on moving there within a year or less. We visited friends in Mount Pleasant/ isle of palms. We love it there!

For sure!

Staying here on Isle of Palms actually: :chillin

http://bookings.eastislandsrentals.com/Unit/Details/76622

[Sockethead]

It's beautiful there. Here's a pic e took on the beach.

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[NoVAphotog]

It's beautiful there. Here's a pic e took on the beach.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/22/e8a611b813af73fe2d5e56cbe8155c1d.jpg
:drool

[johnrando]

Nice!

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[BMWCurves]

Nice, have fun!

I visited there when I was a kid and fell in love with shrimp and grits. I've never had it anywhere else that was close to as good as they make it there. Solid barbecue as well. And seafood. Really just fantastic food and cool historical stuff to see.

[ELCID86]

God's County...


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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

[Sockethead]

We are really excited to move there

[Johnmadd]

We are really excited to move there

I rather visit you guys there than stinky Jersey.

[bimmergofast]

Beautiful! Hoping to get the fam down there for spring break this year.

[ELCID86]

I rather visit you guys there than stinky Jersey.

Lol. +1


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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

[NoVAphotog]

Much needed vacation off to good start!

I've got my full kit here so I hope to do some photo walks. I'll post in a separate thread lol Scarlett didn't join us on this trip so it's not relevant!

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[Sockethead]

Beautiful!
If you post pics in a different thread can you post the link here?

[NoVAphotog]

Beautiful!
If you post pics in a different thread can you post the link here?
:thumbsup

[slater]

dang, daniel. looks relaxing. perfect.

[NoVAphotog]

Beautiful!
If you post pics in a different thread can you post the link here?

Posted some pics to my photo page on fb:

:)

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10153833065998373.1073741847.259560638372&type=1&l=e87d54beb6

[Lorenzo]

Posted some pics to my photo page on fb:

:)

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10153833065998373.1073741847.259560638372&type=1&l=e87d54beb6

My wife and are considering spring vacation in charleston and Savannah. How'd you like charleston? Did you drive there?

[ELCID86]

I'd take the Holy City over her Georgia cousin any day. Beaches, food, awesome scenery.


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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

[Johnmadd]

I've been to the cracker barrel in Savanah :)

[Sockethead]

Great pics Daniel!

[johnrando]

Don't know Savanah, loved Charleston.

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[bimmergofast]

This morning I booked a campsite in Charleston for Spring Break. It's been on my list of places I need to go see, and after last year I decided we have to head much further south. 2 years in a row it's been COLD at spring break, no more!

Looking at pics from you and some friends of ours who moved down there a couple months ago sealed the deal!

[ELCID86]

I've been to the cracker barrel in Savanah :)

Now that's some good eats! Actually it is one of my faves when on the road.


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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

[ELCID86]

This morning I booked a campsite in Charleston for Spring Break. It's been on my list of places I need to go see, and after last year I decided we have to head much further south. 2 years in a row it's been COLD at spring break, no more!

Looking at pics from you and some friends of ours who moved down there a couple months ago sealed the deal!

Awesome. Get out and walk the town. Tons of amazing eateries.


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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

[johnrando]

Try Magnolia's, great food. Upscale IIRC. Also, buy one of those baskets that the ladies sell on the street. Those things are indestructible, we've had our for over 10 years and not a sign of wear. And of course, yo u have to go do Ft. Sumpter in dome way shape or form.

Separately, my fav cheesy southern eatery is Waffle House


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[ELCID86]

Try Magnolia's, great food. Upscale IIRC. Also, but one of those baskets that the ladies sell on the street. Those things are indestructible, we've had our for over 10 years and not a sign of wear. And of course, yo u have to go do Ft. Sumpter in dome way shape or form.

Separately, my fav cheesy southern eatery is Waffle House


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Go watch the CNN Anthony Boudain (sp) episode where he is in C'town with the owner of Husk restaurant. They go to Waffle House!

http://www.cnn.com/shows/anthony-bourdain-parts-unknown#

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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

[NoVAphotog]

Shawn had recommended we got to Page's Okra Grill in Mount Pleasant and the Hominy Grill in Charleston. Unfortunately, we only had time to go to Page's but glad we did! Chicken and waffles. So good. Put some syrup and Texas pete on there...mmmmmmmmmm. :drool

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[ELCID86]

And the prices are super!


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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

[BMWCurves]

Looks delicious. Chicken and waffles is one of my favorite drunk foods.

[ELCID86]

Looks delicious. Chicken and waffles is one of my favorite drunk foods.

or the Waffle House...

[johnrando]

Wow that looks good. And Waffle House. :)

[Sockethead]

I think I've only eaten at a Waffle House once in my life during "normal" hours
:cheers

[NoVAphotog]

Need to get that garage cleaned out...cigarette lighter adapter FTW...

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I might not be venturing out in any of this...people are idiots.

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[slater]

I might not be venturing out in any of this...people are idiots.

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:rofl

[Vas]

Madness

[Lorenzo]

I had quite the night playing in traffic...

Had to pick my wife up at Reagan national. Left 720 from Sterling. Smooth sailing until I got to the access road towards 66 and it was dead stop traffic - inching along due to accident on 66. Was there 90 min. But then managed to escape via an authorized vehicle/bus exit lane that took me to a turnabout point to go back on 66 W. I couldn't believe it - it was like a magic tunnel transported me back home. My wife took metro to reston and I picked her up at 10.

Madness

[theothersawyer]

It could be worse! Remember Atlanta when we got an inch of snow? :)

[ELCID86]

I had quite the night playing in traffic...

Had to pick my wife up at Reagan national. Left 720 from Sterling. Smooth sailing until I got to the access road towards 66 and it was dead stop traffic - inching along due to accident on 66. Was there 90 min. But then managed to escape via an authorized vehicle/bus exit lane that took me to a turnabout point to go back on 66 W. I couldn't believe it - it was like a magic tunnel transported me back home. My wife took metro to reston and I picked her up at 10.

Madness

Yeah it was a complete mess. Roads were ice. 160+ accidents. The real stuff starts tomorrow afternoon.

Last night (via Dan)

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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

[BMWCurves]

Hot damn, 160? Stay home.

[az3579]

Yeah it was a complete mess. Roads were ice. 160+ accidents. The real stuff starts tomorrow afternoon.

Last night (via Dan)

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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

I simply cannot fathom how this is humanly possible. I mean, I know people are incompetent, but DAMN... this literally is too unrealistic to even remotely think it's true...


And yet there it is...

[Sockethead]

Nothing stops on ice. Unless you have chains or studs, yer going for a ride....

[Lorenzo]

And roads were untreated

[az3579]

And roads were untreated

What is wrong with VA... lol
Here in CT, they have friggin' strips of salt on the roads DAYS before ice could even remotely be an issue!

[ELCID86]

My country just posted their perspective.
LOL

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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

[ELCID86]

And roads were untreated

Not the first time either.


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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

[NoVAphotog]

What is wrong with VA... lol
Here in CT, they have friggin' strips of salt on the roads DAYS before ice could even remotely be an issue!
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2016/01/21/an-inch-of-snow-icy-roads-unleash-9-hours-of-traffic-chaos-across-d-c-region/?hpid=hp_hp-top-table-main_morning-commute-545am%3Ahomepage%2Fstory

[az3579]

MAYOR BOWSER!!!
Possibly the BEST name of ANY mayor.

Now we need a Mayor Mario.

[Johnmadd]

:rofl

[Vas]

Lmao

[alexandre]

Wow what a mess!!!

[orange260z]

Shawn had recommended we got to Page's Okra Grill in Mount Pleasant and the Hominy Grill in Charleston. Unfortunately, we only had time to go to Page's but glad we did! Chicken and waffles. So good. Put some syrup and Texas pete on there...mmmmmmmmmm. :drool

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:confused I did not realize that this was a possible food combination! Would you eat this with maple syrup, or ketchup/BBQ sauce? Either way, part of the meal will be a little weird... but potentially oddly good? :drunk

[ELCID86]

:confused I did not realize that this was a possible food combination! Would you eat this with maple syrup, or ketchup/BBQ sauce? Either way, part of the meal will be a little weird... but potentially oddly good? :drunk

The best. I had Page's yesterday!


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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

[NoVAphotog]

2016 is shaping up to be an exciting year car wise. She is going to get quite the two year anniversary (3/21/14) overhaul in getting ready to stretch her legs for the first time...outside of parking lots...

To/have already order(ed) list:

BMW of Fairfax:


Front Strut Reinforcement plates
VANOS oil line + 4 crush washers
Front strut "camber" bolts


Bimmerworld:


Rogue Engineering Rear Shock Mounts


Amazon:


Mobil 1 OW-40 5qt.
MANN oil filter kit
Hawk Performance HB464N.764 HP Plus Brake Pads
ATE Typ 200 Brake Fluid


To-do List

Apex 17x8.5 ARC-8 acquisition and tire mount/balance. Bridgestone S-04's in 245/40/17 unless anyone has other recommendations. Can't justify Super Sports. Already blew the money on them for the 135s...

Install Bilstein PSS coilover kit and inspect ancillary items. Endlinks, bushings, etc. No plans to replace at this time, but TBD after inspection. Disassemble rear Bilstein shocks and reassemble using Rogue Engineering rear shock mounts. Fronts go in as supplied with new OEM mounts, etc and Front reinforcement plates. Replace ancillary bolts.

OFHG and VANOS oil line remove/replacement. Oil/filter change. Send sample to Blackstone with kit on hand.

Install Hawk HP+ pads. Flush/bleed system using ATE Typ 200 fluid and Motive Power Bleeder. Follow Hawk bedding procedure.

Alignment and pre-track tech inspection form completion at RRT.

Head to North Carolina Center for Automotive Reseach Track day April 9th-10th with Elcid86 and friends.

BMWCCA National Capital Chapter High Performance Driver's School at Summit Point Main May 20th-22nd. 2-3 BMWNCC autox events over the summer. ZHPMafia Family Reunion 2016 as well.

Of course, clay, polish and seal for the Spring/Summer with maintenance washes in between all of this with another Leatherique treatment once it gets warm enough!

YES I take care of my girlfriend as well...Scarlett doesn't get it all...even though it appears that way...

[BMWCurves]

All looks good to me! :thumbsup

[slater]

2016 is shaping up to be an exciting year car wise. She is going to get quite the two year anniversary (3/21/14) overhaul in getting ready to stretch her legs for the first time...outside of parking lots...

YES! all of this looks great.

regarding the bold bit above... so funny to not only have cars that look alike and will share like modifications... but i bought mine on 3/26/14! very cool.

pints on me... sometime! :)

:cheers

[johnrando]

:thumbsup

[bimmergofast]

Looks great! A bit jealous of the April track days, and Summit Point!

[NoVAphotog]

Looks great! A bit jealous of the April track days, and Summit Point!

Very much looking forward to it but good size checklist to take care of beforehand!!


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[NoVAphotog]

YES! all of this looks great.

regarding the bold bit above... so funny to not only have cars that look alike and will share like modifications... but i bought mine on 3/26/14! very cool.

pints on me... sometime! :)

:cheers

This is awesome Peter. Such a coincidence! And yes, definitely would be down next time I visit up there!


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[NoVAphotog]

So close yet so far...

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[BMWCurves]

Soon...

[NoVAphotog]

Soon...

Yes. Soon all this will be on the car!!

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[johnrando]

Aw yea

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[ELCID86]

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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." - anonymous

[Johnmadd]

^ha! Awesome Dan!

[Vas]

Lol

[illirep]

Nice anniversary present!


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[NoVAphotog]

Loaded up last night to head to ELCid86 in the morning. No I am not bagging her, those are the Bilstein PSS.

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Getting into it

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Rear shocks were completely dead @81k. Couldn't tell as people say because the springs are so stiff.

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Checking the heights, got it close but not too worried about it. Alignment and corner balance scheduled for this week at RRT.

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Installed the Hawk HPS Plus pads in the front and flushed the system in prep for April track day.

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Bonus pic: Vas and Shawn adjusting Vas' rears

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No pics of car as she sits, going to wait until it gets nice out and get the alignment and maybe lower a little more not to mention they are mounting and balancing new tires for the arc-8s and putting those on too! But here is before pic from yesterday:

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[Sockethead]

Awesome Daniel!

[orange260z]

excellent, look forward to seeing the project (or at least this part of it) completed!! :)

[slater]

nice, daniel!

remember, the rear spring adjusters go on the top! this is done for correct rear spring articulation (the progressive side of the spring needs to sit on the control arm).

curious to hear your thoughts on the bilstein PSS, can't wait to see it with the ARC-8s. :)

[danewilson77]

nice, daniel!

remember, the rear spring adjusters go on the top! this is done for correct rear spring articulation (the progressive side of the spring needs to sit on the control arm).

curious to hear your thoughts on the bilstein PSS, can't wait to see it with the ARC-8s. :)
Looks like he has them on top in his pic.

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[BMWCurves]

Loaded up last night to head to ELCid86 in the morning. No I am not bagging her, those are the Bilstein PSS.

I am so disappointed. I was all ready for you to embrace the stance lyfe.

[NoVAphotog]

nice, daniel!

remember, the rear spring adjusters go on the top! this is done for correct rear spring articulation (the progressive side of the spring needs to sit on the control arm).

curious to hear your thoughts on the bilstein PSS, can't wait to see it with the ARC-8s. :)


Looks like he has them on top in his pic.

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Should have called you Peter...we weren't sure because it seems so ass backwards to put them on the top... :p I'll have RRT flip them around when it gets corner balanced.

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?7956-Bilstein-PSS-coilover-install-HELP-please!&p=204450#post204450

[ELCID86]

Does seem bass akwards. I guess my KWs are upside down too! Sure makes it easier to adjust! I can't believe a company would build something that forces you to fully disassemble the suspension iot adjust it.


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[slater]

Should have called you Peter...we weren't sure because it seems so ass backwards to put them on the top... :p I'll have RRT flip them around when it gets corner balanced.

no worries - it does seem strange, but there are two benefits of putting them at the top:

1. the rear springs articulate correctly (that's how they're designed - progressive coils on the bottom)
2. the sleeve threads stay cleaner at the top. :)



Does seem bass akwards. I guess my KWs are upside down too! Sure makes it easier to adjust! I can't believe a company would build something that forces you to fully disassemble the suspension iot adjust it.

well, it's because of how the rear spring is designed - they had to do it that way for correct spring articulation and no binding. to be honest it is a pain but how often are you adjusting the rear height? the ground control articulating perches ("weight jacks" as they call them) are the correct solution as they allow for correct rear spring movement, AND allow you to adjust without removing anything (you might not even need to remove the wheels).

[Vas]

Pita design.

[slater]

Pita design.

you could convert to 'true' rear coilovers... ;)

[NoVAphotog]

At RRT today. Told them about what we've talked about with the rear springs. They see no issues. Brought up PSS manual and it shows how we have it. They'd be the first ones to say something was wrong especially since they are doing the track inspection and they are saying it's good to go.

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[Vas]

Glad to know.

Let us know how it goes.

[ELCID86]

Glad to know.

Let us know how it goes.

Plus one. So we aren't Bass Ackwards! Well at least we didn't install them wrong... ;-)


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[NoVAphotog]

Going along well. Anticipation rising fast.

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[NoVAphotog]

Oh my...

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[BMWCurves]

Mmmmmm me likey :thumbsup

[Vas]

Well I will admit the car is not ruined.

[BCS_ZHP]

The car's rear suspension isn't bass-ackwards, but you 3, well ask your wives/significant others...

[ELCID86]

The car's rear suspension isn't bass-ackwards, but you 3, well ask your wives/significant others...

:rofl

[BCS_ZHP]

Come on Shawn, ask Kim, the truth will set you free...

[Vas]

Time to go to bed for you and Shawn lol.

[BCS_ZHP]

Vas, I'm a night owl, mornings are my kryptonite

[ELCID86]

Time to go to bed for you and Shawn lol.

I'm about there--yawn... ;-)

[slater]

looks great, daniel! how does the whole package feel?

[BCS_ZHP]

Shawn, set your alarm for midnight, then get up & make a few posts to shock Vas & Daniel

[NoVAphotog]

Then and now.

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[BMWCurves]

1. I like that you've kept the ambers. Looks good on Imola.
2. Those ARC-8s look spot on as well.

[NoVAphotog]

1. I like that you've kept the ambers. Looks good on Imola.
2. Those ARC-8s look spot on as well.

:thumbsup

Thanks man. I'm never changing those.

And yes. Very much so! Glad I went silver. Kept it oem-ish.

[NoVAphotog]

A few from the track...everything in my sig I'd like to say has been dd and track proven. Anyone on the fence about those Mfactory diffs needs to get to the other side.

The PSS suspension is perfectly dialed in. Car handled great and was a blast. Felt like I was learning how to drive a whole different car fast. My instructor was awesome and taught me a lot.

One of the biggest areas I improved on was braking, special thanks to BP for recommending the Hawk HPS Plus pads. Things were awesome. Really built my confidence up. Went from braking way in front of the 500 to the 150 on the front straight from 130mph. Also started trail braking which worked well. I remeber him saying our zhps like that.

Still have a lot to work on but damn it was fun.

Got a couple videos to upload as well just trying to figure out how to work with the Yi Action camera files...

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[Sockethead]

Sounds like you had a great time and learned a lot. I had the same experience at my first HPDE... Got me all fired up! I used a similar technique to trail braking in motocross in turn and jumping.

For those of that want to know what Trail Braking is a how to do it, here's a great article on it: http://driver61.com/blog/how-to-trail-brake

[Vas]

Trail Braking when done correctly is awesome. It helps rotate the car since the zhp is more focused on understeer.

[NoVAphotog]

Trail Braking when done correctly is awesome. It helps rotate the car since the zhp is more focused on understeer.

That's what I started noticing, was a bit unnerving the first couple times, but after a few runs you start noticing that she liked it and I felt more comfortable turning the steering wheel instead of just flat out slowing down from that speed, the adrenaline rush would hit me as you come to the end of the straight and took awhile to get settled down. Modulate the pedal, start to turn feel her rotate, get her around and then on to the throttle.

[BMWCurves]

Looks like you had a great time and very nice to know that all your mods have come together in such a way that it's a track capable car that you can drive every day comfortably!

[ELCID86]

Only bummer is now you can't list it as "all highway miles..." [emoji74]

[NoVAphotog]

Only bummer is now you can't list it as "all highway miles..." [emoji74]

"All highway miles, never abused, Dane Wilson maintained"

[az3579]

You think trail braking is fun, just wait till you hit a corner that is at just the correct angle and camber for some trailing brake oversteering action at higher speed. :)


You're lucky you can hit 130 on the track... my car is so slow I rarely see 120. :(

[Karl Lazlo]

TBO for the win!

[ELCID86]

You think trail braking is fun, just wait till you hit a corner that is at just the correct angle and camber for some trailing brake oversteering action at higher speed. :)


You're lucky you can hit 130 on the track... my car is so slow I rarely see 120. :(

I couldn't get to 120 :-(

Need Vanos!?

[NoVAphotog]

My car as the "taxi" around NCCAR, my instructor for the weekend took her around with 3 of us as passengers!


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[3ZHP]

Great run. Looks like it was a great time for all.

Reminds me I the ride I took in my instructors Cooper S the second day of my first HPDE. After we were finished and I got out of his car. I asked myself two questions.

Why did I eat those donuts?

Why didn't I grab the Dramadine?


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[NoVAphotog]

Done today with Shawn: R/R Oil Filter Housing Gasket. R/R Vanos Oil line and x4 washers. Cleaned engine block area/housing/skid plate of leaked oil. Good day.

[ELCID86]

Yes it was. Thanks for coming down and helping me too!


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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." - anonymous

[NoVAphotog]

Day 841 - Detail regiment and photoshoot.

26454

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[BMWCurves]

1. I want the things you've done to you car.

2. :drool

[Sockethead]

Looks great Daniel!

[NoVAphotog]

1. I want the things you've done to you car.

2. :drool

1. It's a good list, OEM "+" :shifty

2. :drool :drool :drool

[Lorenzo]

Looks amazing! I need an engine bay detailing lesson from you. We should meet up one weekend. I'm in Sterling.

[LobsterTail]

Looks great Daniel! Lorenzo engine bay cleaning is the easiest :)

[san]

Looks amazing! I need an engine bay detailing lesson from you.

+1

Rob showed me a few products he uses when I met him last weekend, need to do this to my car soon...


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[danewilson77]

Looks great Daniel!
Not much more to be said.

S7 Edge, out

[johnrando]

Beauty

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[WOLFN8TR]

Looks like new!

[NoVAphotog]

Looks like new!

Thanks Gary! :wub

[NoVAphotog]

Not much more to be said.

S7 Edge, out


Beauty

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:happydane

[NoVAphotog]

Looks amazing! I need an engine bay detailing lesson from you. We should meet up one weekend. I'm in Sterling.

Thanks man, and yes! We can plan a detail day soon! Maybe do it Friday or Saturday and go to cars and coffee!

[NoVAphotog]

Looks great Daniel! Lorenzo engine bay cleaning is the easiest :)

Thanks Paul! Gotta meet up soon and compare! Want to test out those brakes. I can't go back to the centrics after the Hawks.

[Lorenzo]

Thanks man, and yes! We can plan a detail day soon! Maybe do it Friday or Saturday and go to cars and coffee!

Daniel - sounds great! I go to cars and coffee most Saturdays. Let me know when you'd like to meet up.

[NoVAphotog]

Brake pads swapped back to Centric Posi-Quiets in front. Miss the bite of the Hawks but my ears thank me.

Put the 135s back on as well to compare. Steering feel is improved with the 225 fronts but she definitely isn't as quick. 2nd through 4th is slower.

They do look so good with the slight drop.

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[3ZHP]

Brake pads swapped back to Centric Posi-Quiets in front. Miss the bite of the Hawks but my ears thank me.

Put the 135s back on as well to compare. Steering feel is improved with the 225 fronts but she definitely isn't as quick. 2nd through 4th is slower.

They do look so good with the slight drop.

What Hawks where you running? My 5.0s are still quiet after a year+.


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[Vas]

Steering feel on center with 225 section width tires is nice and crisp huh? But overall grip is most likely less then a 245 section width tire up front.

I can see why bmw went with a 225 up front when they designed the car. Too bad the style 135s are heavy.

Car looks good though.

[BMWCurves]

My Hawk HPS 5.0's have become squeaky lately. I plan when I have a lot more time (see: next summer) to reapply some more anti-squeal compound and rebed the brakes to see if that helps.

The 135s do look good, always a shame about the weight. I actually didn't notice a drastic drop in steering feel when I switched from my 225s to the 245 square setup I have now. But maybe my Toyos that were on the 135s aren't as good as the Conti DWs I have on?

[Sockethead]

My Hawk pads have been squeaking for years

[ELCID86]

Brake pads swapped back to Centric Posi-Quiets in front. Miss the bite of the Hawks but my neighbors and passengers thank me.




Fixed.

[fredo]

:rofl

[NoVAphotog]

What Hawks where you running? My 5.0s are still quiet after a year+.


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I was running the Hawk HPS Plus "Autox/track" pads. I REALLY can't complain. I think I did do a piss poor job of applying brake quiet which made it extra worse, but even if I had put more on it would have burned off on the front straight. I need to find a happy medium pad, I like the sound of 5.0's. Maybe we can compare at the Reunion. :thumbsup

[NoVAphotog]

Nothing to report with Scar recently. Going to be doing oil change and wash/vacuum before reunion road trip. HOPEFULLY get the airbag recall done but we shall see.

Trying to decide which set of wheels to drive down there on...show off/enjoy ARC-8's or tried and true 135's? ~1500mi...6/32nds rear and 8/32nds on 135 PSS's. 9/32nds on ARC-8 PSS's.

[az3579]

I was running the Hawk HPS Plus "Autox/track" pads. I REALLY can't complain. I think I did do a piss poor job of applying brake quiet which made it extra worse, but even if I had put more on it would have burned off on the front straight. I need to find a happy medium pad, I like the sound of 5.0's. Maybe we can compare at the Reunion. :thumbsup
The HP+ pad is an ear-bleedingly loud pad. There is nothing you can do to silence it.

The HPS is a street pad and will perform worse than the HP+ in a track environment. Stick to the HP+ till you start cooking them. That's what I did.

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[NoVAphotog]

The HP+ pad is an ear-bleedingly loud pad. There is nothing you can do to silence it.

The HPS is a street pad and will perform worse than the HP+ in a track environment. Stick to the HP+ till you start cooking them. That's what I did.

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Yeah that's probably what I'll do. Takes two seconds to change them out now and the Centric pads are decent enough for the street.

[ELCID86]

Yeah that's probably what I'll do. Takes two seconds to change them out now and the Centric pads are decent enough for the street.

#Pitcrew

[NoVAphotog]

M3s are fun. Friends ZCP i drove back in March...drove tonight now that he's got the CSL manifold which puts the GruppeM M54 sounds to shame...

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[NoVAphotog]

Picked up a G.A.S. DISA rebuild kit and G.A.S. 1.2 bar coolant cap. Figure something easy/fun to do at Maintenance day this year. Don't think the car needs it, but can't hurt.

[san]

Picked up a G.A.S. DISA rebuild kit and G.A.S. 1.2 bar coolant cap. Figure something easy/fun to do at Maintenance day this year. Don't think the car needs it, but can't hurt.

Replaced the same on my car at last year's reunion :thumbsup


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[NoVAphotog]

Replaced the same on my car at last year's reunion :thumbsup


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Sweet. Yeah, I couldn't think of anything else...not to jinx anything with the 700mile trip to get there... :rofl

[ELCID86]

Sweet. Yeah, I couldn't think of anything else...not to jinx anything with the 700mile trip to get there... :rofl

Stett boots? :wink

[holyc0w]

I got the GAS DISA kit also, though the car doesn't really need it. I had the DISA replaced a few thousand miles ago.

[NoVAphotog]

Reunion preparation maintenance wash and vacuum...

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[Johnmadd]

Your car is soooooo clean. :drool

[NoVAphotog]

Your car is soooooo clean. :drool

Thanks John! Looking forward to seeing you next weekend! Been awhile.

[az3579]

Reunion preparation maintenance wash and vacuum...

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Mine is sitting in Charlie's garage, mostly "clayed" (Autoscrubbed, technically) - waiting on polish/sealant tomorrow. Sad part is, it still won't look as clean as yours!

[3ZHP]

Reunion preparation maintenance wash and vacuum...

LOOKING GOOD, Daniel!



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[danewilson77]

Looks minty

S7 Edge, out

[Johnmadd]

Thanks John! Looking forward to seeing you next weekend! Been awhile.

+1 can't wait!

[johnrando]

Def looking good

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[NoVAphotog]

Thanks guys!!


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[Whammy]

Very nice Daniel!

[NoVAphotog]

Scarlett got a nice present after swapping Frank for the rally winnings.

Much easier to read!

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[ELCID86]

Nice!


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[NoVAphotog]

What roadtrip??

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[san]

Why didn't you swap 135's for the arc 8's for the reunion? You would've had more fun on the tail of dragon with those lighter wheels right?


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[NoVAphotog]

Why didn't you swap 135's for the arc 8's for the reunion? You would've had more fun on the tail of dragon with those lighter wheels right?


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Yeah, I wished I had in hindsight. But...there is a ton of tread left on those and god forbid something happened to one of them on the road I'd be way more pissed. I want to wear the 135 tires down and put all seasons on them. Selling the winters.

[Vas]

So a new dipstick ey? What about the DISA rebuild?

[NoVAphotog]

So a new dipstick ey? What about the DISA rebuild?

Put it off. Can do with you guys.

[Vas]

Put it off. Can do with you guys.

Hmm Fall meet...

[bimmergofast]

Hmm Fall meet...

Just ordered the GAS kit today, I'm off Monday for memorial day. Hoping to get it done then.

Might go ahead and order control arms too.

[Vas]

Just ordered the GAS kit today, I'm off Monday for memorial day. Hoping to get it done then.

Might go ahead and order control arms too.

If we end up having a meet here in the burg, I will let you know Brian. I got to catch up on some stuff on my own car.

[ELCID86]

Hmm Fall meet...

Soon. And a visit to Blue Mountain Brewery.

[bimmergofast]

Sounds like an excellent plan!

[NoVAphotog]

Put her dancing shoes on just for kicks for a trip out to the winery chili cook off today. I was bashful about the flat faces but there is no comparison to the 135s. So much quicker.

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[BMWCurves]

Sounds fun, and the car looks sharp on the APEXes


Put her dancing shoes on just for kicks for a trip out to the winery chili cook off today. I was bashful about the flat faces but there is no comparison to the 135s. So much quicker.

+1. Not to mention the added ride comfort, IMO.

[Vas]

Back in the day people thought the world was flat. Lol

[NoVAphotog]

Back in the day people thought the world was flat. Lol

:rofl

[NoVAphotog]

Getting her cleaned up. Hopefully install next weekend.

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[Johnmadd]

Very nice Dan, glad it worked out for you.

[ELCID86]

Nice. I recognize that polish ;-)


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[Jconlin16]

So jealous!


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[RUS_ZHP]

Nice!

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[NoVAphotog]

TSE3 install started. Impact wrench was a little too much for one of the annoying manifold studs. So had to stop for tonight and re evaluate. Any tips there are appreciated. Do not have access to proper torch so heat use is relative to a Benzomatic Propane one...

Having fun though. GruppeM plus open manifold = :drool

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[holyc0w]

Having fun though. GruppeM plus open manifold = :drool

Nice

Reminds me of my prior 98 Malibu after somebody stole my cat, though this sounds a bit more refined and less schoolbus-like.

[Sockethead]

Your impact gun has too much torque. I broke mine off the same way... I hammered out the broken piece or you can press it out with a ball joint press and a socket...

[NoVAphotog]

Car is in hands of Bruce's friend Marty who has done a few exhausts...

Great guy. The drive over through Fairfax with open headers was fun as well... :shifty

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[ZacharyMikel]

Lol, that grin on the first rev!

[NoVAphotog]

Lol, that grin on the first rev!

Oh yeah. Definitely see the appeal of straight pipes...but would get old daily driving for sure.

[fredo]

When I read: few exhausts ... I was thinking 5 or 10 tops.

[Johnmadd]

Haha, the first time I took my e30 exhaust off I had the same reaction! Raw power sounds awesome!

[BMWCurves]

I came along this morning to Daniel's to see if we could get the UUC exhaust on. As he said, he opted to let someone with a little bit (see: a lot) of experience and a great home setup do the install for a very reasonable fee. I followed him over there in his 4Runner, which scratched my enormous driving itch a bit, plus I got to listen to the oft-desired catback delete on the way over. Here it was on start up, very quiet indeed. Ignore my stupid commentary:


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[3ZHP]

Glad you guys where able to geterdone. Now you need to bring that back to Tennessee so, you can enjoy it more.

[NoVAphotog]

UUC Corsa TSE3 Exhaust install completed. Sounds awesome. I mean, I knew I would love it, but I really love it.

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[holyc0w]

:drool Crap, that sounds about perfect

[BMWCurves]

:drool Crap, that sounds about perfect

+1

After hearing Daniel's setup in person tonight, I can say I'm idly in the market for a UUC exhaust.

[slater]

Great guy. The drive over through Fairfax with open headers was fun as well... :shifty

awesome. i did this when i brought my car, sans exhaust, to my exhaust guys to get my stock exhaust welded back on. it was a 15min drive and i loved it... for those 15min. :) it would definitely get old for daily duties.



UUC Corsa TSE3 Exhaust install completed. Sounds awesome. I mean, I knew I would love it, but I really love it.

sounds great, daniel! (headers next? ;)) :cheers

[NoVAphotog]

awesome. i did this when i brought my car, sans exhaust, to my exhaust guys to get my stock exhaust welded back on. it was a 15min drive and i loved it... for those 15min. :) it would definitely get old for daily duties.




sounds great, daniel! (headers next? ;)) :cheers


Thanks Peter! It definitely was worth the drive to NYC to pick up!

Ehh William and I were discussing headers and both feel that they are the one mod that takes it from "OEM+" into "ruined zhp" territory.


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[slater]

Thanks Peter! It definitely was worth the drive to NYC to pick up!

Ehh William and I were discussing headers and both feel that they are the one mod that takes it from "OEM+" into "ruined zhp" territory.

perhaps. i think if there was a nice catted solution... i would be on board. the schmiedmann units (below) are very interesting, but i'd have to be sure that they don't trigger a CEL... i love the way my car sounds now, and i haven't even installed my BMW Performance muffler yet - but i know there is power to be unleashed with high flow cats, which is hard to resist. ;)

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[Sockethead]

Remember, the UUC version is identical to Corsa, it just has the UUC brand name on it and costs more $
There was a pretty good thread in the schmeidmam on E46f.
I'd look at that before purchasing...some issues with that setup

[slater]

Remember, the UUC version is identical to Corsa, it just has the UUC brand name on it and costs more $
There was a pretty good thread in the schmeidmam on E46f.
I'd look at that before purchasing...some issues with that setup

yeah. i'd be interested in perhaps having my welding guys figure out how to add some high flow cats to the bimmerbrake headers (at the collectors), which i'm sure would negate the stock header/midpipe flange location, but i would be OK with that. i want more flow and no CELs. :)

[Sockethead]

The problem is that the further the cats are from the engine, the less pre-heating you're going to get ( the purpose of the SAP) and that will trigger the CEL. That's one of the issues with the Schmeidman setup.

[slater]

The problem is that the further the cats are from the engine, the less pre-heating you're going to get ( the purpose of the SAP) and that will trigger the CEL. That's one of the issues with the Schmeidman setup.

yep, i was thinking the same thing when i was looking at the pictures. and the high-flow units generally heat up slower/less since there is less restriction.

[BMWCurves]

Headers would be nice for the freer flowing exhaust but for me it's a step beyond what I want from the car, especially with emissions concerns in OR, altered sound and volume, and CELs. Still, they are tempting in their own way (who doesn't want more hp?)

[az3579]

sounds great, daniel! (headers next? ;)) :cheers

You can't do headers with this exhaust unless you wish to permanently lose your hearing.



Ehh William and I were discussing headers and both feel that they are the one mod that takes it from "OEM+" into "ruined zhp" territory.


I'm with you on this. BMWs with headers sound like crap to me personally. :(

[Vas]

Headers are not OEM+ for sure. But then neither is a Gruppe-M based on the way it looks.

[Sockethead]

Headers with the stock ZHP exhaust is sweet. I wish I could of made it to the meet so you guys could hear and feel the difference.
Sometimes I wish I just left the car like that instead of getting the TS2

[NoVAphotog]

I wish I just left the car like that instead of getting the TS2

Let me know if you ever want to revert...although I'd have to change diffs back to lower...damn. :shifty :shifty :shifty

[slater]

Let me know if you ever want to revert...although I'd have to change diffs back to lower...damn. :shifty :shifty :shifty

naaaah.... ;)

[Sockethead]

Eh, you'd be fine with the 3.46

[az3579]

Headers with the stock ZHP exhaust is sweet. I wish I could of made it to the meet so you guys could hear and feel the difference.

Heard it before... not impressed.

[Sockethead]

Yea, it's not for everyone but it's definitely not too loud

[az3579]

Yea, it's not for everyone but it's definitely not too loud

With a stock exhaust, that is correct. The TSE3 though... it is brutal!

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[Vas]

IMO headers should be done with the factory exhaust or just an aftermarket rear muffler. A full cat-back with headers sounds terrible to me and is way too loud.

Plus the factory exhaust is not a bottle-neck in the system and replacing it is mostly for sound and looks.

[BMWCurves]

For those wondering, here is a video of a setup that is supposedly the Gen 1 Bimmerbrakes headers with a stock ZHP exhaust:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uADOMnq2ozg

[Sockethead]

That sounds pretty loud but it looks like he has the go pro mounted pretty low on the back of the car. That's like sitting in the trunk holding your head next to the exhaust while driver goes through the gears.

Here's a clip with gen3 headers and stock exhaust. From a different viewpoint

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[Sockethead]

With a stock exhaust, that is correct. The TSE3 though... it is brutal!






Plus the factory exhaust is not a bottle-neck in the system and replacing it is mostly for sound and looks.

This is why San now has my TS3 even though I new I'd be getting FI. I do miss the Corsa, IMO it's the best out there

[holyc0w]

My exhaust itch is getting scratched. I'm thinking either Corsa or Highline Tuning, and just the muffler. Highline Tuning seems to a bit more of an unknown, but even the catback is still cheaper than just the Corsa muffler. :(

[az3579]

My exhaust itch is getting scratched. I'm thinking either Corsa or Highline Tuning, and just the muffler. Highline Tuning seems to a bit more of an unknown, but even the catback is still cheaper than just the Corsa muffler. :(

Don't know about Highline Tuning, but I can tell you that with the Corsa, you get what you pay for. Stainless steel the whole way through, it will never rust into oblivion like many exhausts out there do. If you really want it, what you need to do is find a used set. I bought mine for $590, full catback...
Others have bought theirs for the $700-range.

[ELCID86]

Dan has to worry about passing the good ole biennial NOVA emissions test...


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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." - anonymous E46 fanatic

[holyc0w]

Don't know about Highline Tuning, but I can tell you that with the Corsa, you get what you pay for. Stainless steel the whole way through, it will never rust into oblivion like many exhausts out there do. If you really want it, what you need to do is find a used set. I bought mine for $590, full catback...
Others have bought theirs for the $700-range.

Highline Tuning also uses stainless steel. I will definitely be keeping an eye out. Hoping to get something by spring - early summer. If not, I might consider new. Any places to look other than e46fanatics and craigslist?

[Vas]

Good luck finding a used tse3.

[NoVAphotog]

Good luck finding a used tse3.

+1

Takes awhile. You can find them but they go quick if priced fair.

[NoVAphotog]

It's a little louder...


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

[johnrando]

Love the TSE3.

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[BMWCurves]

Mmmm...

[slater]

that just sounds nasty, daniel... the kind of nasty that's way beyond OEM+. ;)

[NoVAphotog]

that just sounds nasty, daniel... the kind of nasty that's way beyond OEM+. ;)

It's the ///M performance exhaust from new ZHP, Peter. Mine also has the ///M (factory) Limited slip as well that also should have been on this car...

:shifty

[holyc0w]

that just sounds nasty, daniel... the kind of nasty that's way beyond OEM+. ;)

That's OEM+ panty dropper

Just replace panty with boxer for accuracy

[slater]

It's the ///M performance exhaust from new ZHP, Peter. Mine also has the ///M (factory) Limited slip as well that also should have been on this car...

:shifty

LOL! :cheers

someday we gotta get our imolas together for a comparo. ;)

[BMWCurves]

One last one from the installation:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSgAh4bEPhQ

[NoVAphotog]

One last one from the installation:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSgAh4bEPhQ

That LSD though...

[NoVAphotog]

She got some exercise today before she goes for winter hibernation.

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[NoVAphotog]

Haven't updated in awhile, but just got back from a Christmas family roadtrip...started right up after 3+ weeks on the battery tender. ZERO issues there and back. Loaded with our stuff, presents, etc. Took some family to Christmas Eve dinner, fit right in with my Uncle's S6 at Buckley's Tavern. Compliments left and right, including the ever present "what year is that, a new one?" Went out together with that S6 and got a little tail happy (VERY easy to do with the super sports in 40 degree weather, reminded myself why I got the LSD :rockon ) I did wish I had kept the winters, but oh well. No more road trips planned with this car still Spring.

Oh and CONFIRMED for myself that there is ZERO drone on the highway with the TSE3. My Mom said she loved it as well.

Broke 87,000 miles...that'll put me right in at 7k for 2016.

Gotta love Menzerna Power Lock - that's an AFTER shot for our 300+ mi. road trip through rain, Delaware salt, etc. Quarters and the back end get all the dirt it seems with these cars.

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[Vas]

7k for 2016 - Not Bad . I was expecting much less.

[Sockethead]

Sounds like you're really enjoying the car. You have it setup pretty good and tastefully done IMO.

[BMWCurves]

Awesome stuff! Glad to hear the TSE3 is drone free and the beauty of a car is still racking up the compliments and is being as reliable as ever.

[NoVAphotog]

Sounds like you're really enjoying the car. You have it setup pretty good and tastefully done IMO.

Oh yeah. Couldn't resist taking her out on the town this evening with the 70 degree weather. Absolutely love this car. The burble of the exhaust, the tight steering, cruising down the GW Parkway with the full moon...mmmmm

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[BMWCurves]

UUC Corsa TSE3 Exhaust install completed. Sounds awesome. I mean, I knew I would love it, but I really love it.

https://vimeo.com/189732338

Can't help but bump this. Sounds so good. T-minus 4.5 months to getting mine on (hopefully).

[ELCID86]

And you'll get to hear it in person soon!

[NoVAphotog]

Went for a little late night anniversary cruise and bought her a drink. Been 3 weeks since I took her out...always miss it immediately. Ugh. #putmoremilesonher

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[BMWCurves]

Glad you got out let her stretch her legs

EDIT: also what happened the the video above?

[slater]

Went for a little late night anniversary cruise and bought her a drink. Been 3 weeks since I took her out...always miss it immediately. Ugh. #putmoremilesonher

good stuff. dude, it's a car - it's meant to be driven and enjoyed! it's not like it's an appreciating asset like an old ferrari or something - life is short - DRIVE IT!! :cheers

[Vas]

good stuff. dude, it's a car - it's meant to be driven and enjoyed! DRIVE IT!! :cheers

I been telling him the same thing. But Northern Virginia commute and traffic does suck.

[Sockethead]

Mine sits a lot too. I'm usually in the kid hauler.

[slater]

Mine sits a lot too. I'm usually in the kid hauler.

you need a Touring, rob..... ;) ;)

[slater]

I been telling him the same thing. But Northern Virginia commute and traffic does suck.

time to move. :)

[Vas]

Mine sits a lot too. I'm usually in the kid hauler.

My Imola car has been garaged for about 2 weeks now. Been in the suv.


time to move. :)

Well I do not live in Norther Virginia for a reason. That traffic would drive me insane so I moved into the sticks.

[NoVAphotog]

Mine sits a lot too. I'm usually in the kid hauler.

Most of my driving is short trips or into D.C. With shitty roads, shitty parking, etc. It's a whole different level of pleasure driving the truck when you don't have to worry about it. Hit a pothole...what pothole? Mess up parallel parking, scrape the wheel...oops whatever. Etc etc

Plus the 5VZFE doesn't care whether you start it up for 2 seconds or a 5 min drive...can't do that with the m54 so there goes most of the trips or activities that require a car to the 4runner (grocery store, etc)

Doing what BP does and drive to work even though he can walk is out of the question here unless I wanted to get up at 3 in the morning which would be absolutely dumb. Plus I'm not about to add the stress of driving to my day when the sole reason I moved was to be able to walk to work which so far is a godsend.

[BMWCurves]

All valid reasons.

Longer and warmer spring and summer evenings should increase the number late evening drives. At least they will for me when I'm home.

[Sockethead]

Exactly Daniel, when we were looking at the MDX after selling the X5, the interior was pretty rough.... We Said its perfect, we'll take it.. The kids can't trash it when it's already trashed.
We save my car for date night or some other event that doesn't involve kids

[NoVAphotog]

We save my car for date night...

Oh. Yes. There is no comparing the BMW sports saloon to the Toyota when it comes to date night...

[slater]

Oh. Yes. There is no comparing the BMW sports saloon to the Toyota when it comes to date night...

dude... montero's seats all fold down to make a bed.

just sayin'..........

[NoVAphotog]

dude... montero's seats all fold down to make a bed.

just sayin'..........

so do the 4runner's. ;)

I appreciate both my vehicles for their respective attributes, Peter! :rofl

[slater]

so do the 4runner's. ;)

I appreciate both my vehicles for their respective attributes, Peter! :rofl

HA!!

nice! :)

[NoVAphotog]

HA!!

nice! :)

Who are we fooling though? Where's that kid who cut out a bed in his zhp??

[BMWCurves]

Who are we fooling though? Where's that kid who cut out a bed in his zhp??

Last I heard he was living in a van down by the river

[NoVAphotog]

Last I heard he was living in a van down by the river

Eating a steady diet of government cheese?