ItsMeScottG
09-28-2014, 08:11 PM
Ive been around for a few months now but I have not really been able to post much lately as i've been busy with work and college.
Well I purchased an e46 330CI ZHP back a few months ago, I became the second owner of a well maintained e46 which at the time of purchase had 144k on it. Paid it off in full last month.
The car needed some maintenance here and there when I bought it but over all it was in phenomenal condition, I throughly checked out the car before purchasing it (PPI) and I also had a compression test ran on it and everything came back with great results.
-Car had a brand new battery and a brand new alternator at the time of purchase.
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So far i've done the following:
-Revamped the coolant system (New hoses, new expansion tank, new thermostat, new waterpump, etc) (The car had a slow coolant leak due to a bad expansion tank when I purchased it so I went ahead and changed many of the parts in order to keep peace of mind)
-Installed a new genuine BMW ZHP rack-n-pinion along with new power-steering hoses, new copper fittings, and new outer tierods. (The car had a leaky rack-n-pinion when I purchased it so I replaced it to make my car 100% leak free) Used Dexron VI full synthetic fluid for power steering.
-Aligned the car.
-New Wiper Blades.
-New Windshield cowling.
-2 new Michelin pilot sport A/S-3 tires.
-New Vacuum lines.
-New Air filter and new Cabin Air Filter.
-A/C refreshed.
-New intake boot.
-Changed the rear differential fluid with AcDelco 75-90 full synthetic fluid
-Changed the oil with a BMW oil filter and casteroil edge bmw spec full synthetic oil.
-New interior (Center-Console cup holder).
-New A/B/C pillars.
-Had every single ding/dent popped out professionally.
-Installed all new dashboard trim clips. (To stop interior rattling)
-New all season BMW floor-mats and trunk liner.
-Installed LED interior lighting kit along with LED license plate lights and LED reverse lights.
-Tinted the windows 30% all around. (I wanted to go darker but I needed to stay legal)
-Detailed the car inside and out, cleaned the bottom of the car so that it looks brand new also.
-New M3 black perforated leather steering wheel.
-Installed e46fanatic and ZHPmafia stickers because they add 50bhp each. :driving:
-Replaced various clips under the hood.
-Installed BMW OEM bluetooth kit with mic, computer module, antenna, and wiring.
-Installed BMW OEM homelink garage door opener.
-Installed BMW Oil Drain Plug cover.
-Replaced the Gas Cap / Gas Cap Tether.
-New Genuine BMW clear fender blinker light housings. (old ones looked dated)
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Upcoming things to do this month:
-BMW e46 Airbag recall.
-Replace exterior window rubber trim
-Change transmission Fluid & Filter
-Change Fuel Filter.
-Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines.
-Genuine BMW e46M3 strut tower braces.
-Start looking into nicer wheels.
My car coming along nicely, much progress has been made. I just hit 150k and the car feels and looks like its brand new. My favorite thing about this car would have to be the way that it handles.
http://i59.tinypic.com/2m5h6if.jpg
Just figured id let y'all know what i've done to the car so far, its a fun project.
Well I purchased an e46 330CI ZHP back a few months ago, I became the second owner of a well maintained e46 which at the time of purchase had 144k on it. Paid it off in full last month.
The car needed some maintenance here and there when I bought it but over all it was in phenomenal condition, I throughly checked out the car before purchasing it (PPI) and I also had a compression test ran on it and everything came back with great results.
-Car had a brand new battery and a brand new alternator at the time of purchase.
----------
So far i've done the following:
-Revamped the coolant system (New hoses, new expansion tank, new thermostat, new waterpump, etc) (The car had a slow coolant leak due to a bad expansion tank when I purchased it so I went ahead and changed many of the parts in order to keep peace of mind)
-Installed a new genuine BMW ZHP rack-n-pinion along with new power-steering hoses, new copper fittings, and new outer tierods. (The car had a leaky rack-n-pinion when I purchased it so I replaced it to make my car 100% leak free) Used Dexron VI full synthetic fluid for power steering.
-Aligned the car.
-New Wiper Blades.
-New Windshield cowling.
-2 new Michelin pilot sport A/S-3 tires.
-New Vacuum lines.
-New Air filter and new Cabin Air Filter.
-A/C refreshed.
-New intake boot.
-Changed the rear differential fluid with AcDelco 75-90 full synthetic fluid
-Changed the oil with a BMW oil filter and casteroil edge bmw spec full synthetic oil.
-New interior (Center-Console cup holder).
-New A/B/C pillars.
-Had every single ding/dent popped out professionally.
-Installed all new dashboard trim clips. (To stop interior rattling)
-New all season BMW floor-mats and trunk liner.
-Installed LED interior lighting kit along with LED license plate lights and LED reverse lights.
-Tinted the windows 30% all around. (I wanted to go darker but I needed to stay legal)
-Detailed the car inside and out, cleaned the bottom of the car so that it looks brand new also.
-New M3 black perforated leather steering wheel.
-Installed e46fanatic and ZHPmafia stickers because they add 50bhp each. :driving:
-Replaced various clips under the hood.
-Installed BMW OEM bluetooth kit with mic, computer module, antenna, and wiring.
-Installed BMW OEM homelink garage door opener.
-Installed BMW Oil Drain Plug cover.
-Replaced the Gas Cap / Gas Cap Tether.
-New Genuine BMW clear fender blinker light housings. (old ones looked dated)
----------
Upcoming things to do this month:
-BMW e46 Airbag recall.
-Replace exterior window rubber trim
-Change transmission Fluid & Filter
-Change Fuel Filter.
-Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines.
-Genuine BMW e46M3 strut tower braces.
-Start looking into nicer wheels.
My car coming along nicely, much progress has been made. I just hit 150k and the car feels and looks like its brand new. My favorite thing about this car would have to be the way that it handles.
http://i59.tinypic.com/2m5h6if.jpg
Just figured id let y'all know what i've done to the car so far, its a fun project.