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san

10-30-2014, 04:28 PM

Hi all,

I bought a 2006 Black ZHP just short of 2 months ago from New Jersey. It had 95k miles on it when i bought it and was bone stock. Since buying it I have replaced the air intake boots, power steering pressure line, front control arm bushings and am gonna replace the diff bushing this weekend (wish me luck!). I have also replaced the front chrome grill with black ones and put M-stickers on it.

This isn't my first post on mafia, I needed some advice regarding some of the parts I mentioned earlier and I got the best advice from the guys...

Coming to me, I am an automobile engineer and an enthusiast. Love talking about cars and driving to new places. If anyone stays close by then lets meet up and brag about our BMW's... ;)1628616287

Hornung418

10-30-2014, 04:31 PM

Welcome!

Sent from my GS3.

cakM3

10-30-2014, 04:58 PM

Welcome, you will find lot's of interesting topics as well as in-depth knowledge from fellow members here. Enjoy our community! :)

danewilson77

10-30-2014, 05:02 PM

Veddy nice...

"No flamesuit required"

oldzilla

10-30-2014, 05:03 PM

Welcome, great looking 06

3ZHPGUY

10-30-2014, 05:17 PM

Nice find! Welcome

fredo

10-30-2014, 06:36 PM

Welcome, sir. Is this your first BMW ?

Oli77

10-30-2014, 06:38 PM

Nice car! Where do you work and what do you as an automobile engineer? Did you get a mechanical engineering degree?

jwalther

10-31-2014, 03:56 AM

Welcome! I'm usually through Columbus a couple of times/year on my way to Bloomington. Just don't tell me you're a Purdue grad. . .

johnrando

10-31-2014, 06:43 AM

An official welcome. Very nice car. Some gloss black spray paint on that lower front grill will really look good. You can take it off, or just do what I did and paint it on the car.

http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/johnrando/IMG-20111210-00071.jpg (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/johnrando/media/IMG-20111210-00071.jpg.html)

http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/johnrando/IMG-20111210-00074.jpg (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/johnrando/media/IMG-20111210-00074.jpg.html)

ELCID86

10-31-2014, 09:17 AM

Welcome. I assume we will see you here: http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?14153-ZHPMafia.com-Family-Reunion-2015-Initial-feeler-and-signup-interest-data !!

san

10-31-2014, 03:21 PM

Yup this is my first BMW... My first car actually...

san

10-31-2014, 03:23 PM

I work for Cummins, analyzing engine data, mostly after treatment... I have bachelors in Mechanical and Masters in Automotive...

san

10-31-2014, 03:24 PM

Yup thats next on my list...:)

san

10-31-2014, 03:25 PM

Oh yes... Can't wait for it...!

san

10-31-2014, 03:25 PM

Thanks everyone for the Welcome...:)

san

10-31-2014, 03:40 PM

Im from Clemson, SC (CUICAR)... Located about 30 min from the BMW factory...

Hornung418

10-31-2014, 08:32 PM

Yup thats next on my list...:)
Make sure you hit the reply with quote button to capture the question or comment to which you are responding.

Got caught up with work to snap some pictures of the wheels. Should have them by Monday.

san

10-31-2014, 10:31 PM

Make sure you hit the reply with quote button to capture the question or comment to which you are responding.

Got caught up with work to snap some pictures of the wheels. Should have them by Monday.

Thanks! and sure not a problem...

ELCID86

11-01-2014, 06:59 AM

Thanks! and sure not a problem...

Much easier to follow!

My nephew is a Jr. at Clemson. I'm from Aiken, SC but been here in VA/DC since I got out of the Army. We have at least one Clemson grad on here too.

Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk.

UdubBadger

11-01-2014, 08:55 AM

looks good, welcome

Don Adolfo

11-01-2014, 10:50 AM

Benvenutto a la famiglia. Very nice ride.

san

11-02-2014, 03:22 PM

Much easier to follow!

My nephew is a Jr. at Clemson. I'm from Aiken, SC but been here in VA/DC since I got out of the Army. We have at least one Clemson grad on here too.

Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk.

Oh cool... One of my class mate from clemson is also a member... he has a 2004 Imolarot 330i... Both of us work at Cummins now and we usually work on our cars on the weekend... He helped me change my car's Diff Bushing yesterday...

san

11-03-2014, 07:04 PM

looks good, welcome

Thanks!

san

11-03-2014, 07:05 PM

Benvenutto a la famiglia. Very nice ride.

Thanks!

CarbonZHP

11-05-2014, 10:16 AM

Simmsled

11-06-2014, 06:27 AM

san

11-07-2014, 03:49 PM

Welcome!!!

I lived in Columbus, IN for a couple years but have since moved to Indy's south side.
Columbus is a nice place, but not very exciting.
If you ever want/need help/company or feel like going to Indy's Cars & Coffee, let me know!

-Matt

Oh cool... Yup ur right, nice place but nothings seems to happen here...
Sure, my car has a bad diff bushing now, which Im planning to change next weekend, once that is done Im definitely gonna be there... and likewise if I can help u with anything please do let me know...:)
And do you know any good garage for BMW's close by, just in case of emergencies?

Simmsled

11-10-2014, 07:43 AM

Oh cool... Yup ur right, nice place but nothings seems to happen here...
Sure, my car has a bad diff bushing now, which Im planning to change next weekend, once that is done Im definitely gonna be there... and likewise if I can help u with anything please do let me know...:)
And do you know any good garage for BMW's close by, just in case of emergencies?

There is a guy to know in Columbus, IN for everything related to European cars. The place is "Columbus Import Auto Parts". The guy that owns the place is an absolute brilliant fanatic, and a little crazy. It would be well worth your time to go check that place out. Ask him about a shop in case of emergencies.
I know there is/was a shop run by a former Cummins employee that retired to work on European cars. Dunno if that guy/shop is still around though.
Definitely start with Columbus Import to ask around!

If you are in Indianapolis, go to EP Werks on the north east side. They are very good.

san

11-12-2014, 05:59 PM

There is a guy to know in Columbus, IN for everything related to European cars. The place is "Columbus Import Auto Parts". The guy that owns the place is an absolute brilliant fanatic, and a little crazy. It would be well worth your time to go check that place out. Ask him about a shop in case of emergencies.
I know there is/was a shop run by a former Cummins employee that retired to work on European cars. Dunno if that guy/shop is still around though.
Definitely start with Columbus Import to ask around!

If you are in Indianapolis, go to EP Werks on the north east side. They are very good.

Thanks a lot for the info... Good to know there is atleast one garage in Columbus in case of emergencies... Il definitely check it out...

imola red zhp

11-15-2014, 01:23 AM

Welcome my imola came from Columbus...

sent by new technology DA

san

11-16-2014, 04:10 PM

Welcome my imola came from Columbus...

sent by new technology DA

:thumbsup Cool...

san

11-18-2014, 06:38 PM

There is a guy to know in Columbus, IN for everything related to European cars. The place is "Columbus Import Auto Parts". The guy that owns the place is an absolute brilliant fanatic, and a little crazy. It would be well worth your time to go check that place out. Ask him about a shop in case of emergencies.
I know there is/was a shop run by a former Cummins employee that retired to work on European cars. Dunno if that guy/shop is still around though.
Definitely start with Columbus Import to ask around!

If you are in Indianapolis, go to EP Werks on the north east side. They are very good.

One more qs - Could you tell me where did you get the wheels aligned when you were in Columbus? I could not find anyone who can for a BMW...