ZHPizza
12-14-2016, 08:57 AM
I guess it's about time that I do this introduction thread thing...
I seem to have [accidentally] found my way back into a ZHP after spending the past two years claiming that I would never ever own another BMW. Something something strong will...whatever. I do have a long history of BMW ownership (really more like an abusive relationship at this point), so I'll just give a quick run through:
1991 Alpine White 525i AT - First car. Man, what a sweet riding automobile and the perfect tank for a 16 year old to sling around town. Ran great for a few years until I went way, way overboard and jumped into a...
1995 Avus Blue M3 MT - Dear god. Absolutely loved this car but was far too young/stupid for something that could carry speed like that. Did not end well(link). (http://imgur.com/a/ONCGx#0)
1993 Granite Silver 325is MT - After walking away from the M3 with the worst injury being my pride, I knew that I wanted another e36 to for the safety factor alone. Enter the 189hp 2.5L. I was a much, much safer driver at this point and dogged this thing all through college and into adulthood. I ended up selling it to a coworker at 265k miles (on the original clutch!) and it still runs fine.
2003 Silver Grey 330i ZHP MT - This was a stupid purchase. The 325is was running fine, but I had started learning about the e46, browsing the mafia, and I just kind of happened upon what looked to be the perfect car. Went and bought it despite a horde of red flags. It was just too pretty. Seller was a mafia member (link to his build thread (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?6292-Just-another-ZHP-Build)) that didn't do anything wrong with the car, but it had a very rough history before him. The spare donut was worn bare, differential leaking heavily, several small things never got repaired, etc. I knew I was in for a world of hurt the first time that I took it through a car wash and got soaked because THE SUNROOF DRAINS WERE ALL CLOGGED WITH SHATTERED GLASS. Jesus. That was a two year fight to keep the car on the road until I finally gave up, sold it, and bought a brand new Japanese car.
*2015 Liquid Silver Mazda 6 MT - Great car. Built in Japan. Smooth riding. Sporty handling. Excellent gas mileage. Decent power after a tune. Modified with Android headunit, Koni FSD's, sway bars, etc. Still drives like a FWD economy car. Still not a ZHP.
2005 Imola Red 330Ci ZHP MT - I blame my friend for this one. He emailed me a craigslist ad for a dealer about an hour away with this car listed way too low. I wasn't even remotely looking for another ZHP. He was halfway shopping for one and it seemed great in the pictures, so we drove up there to check it out. It was indeed in excellent shape. Shit. We couldn't leave. One of us had to buy this car and it fell to me.
http://i.imgur.com/x6ahFJt.jpg
So here I am. Imola coupe in the garage, splitting time with the Mazda. I'll eventually start a build thread for the Imola coupe because it doesn't look like it's going anywhere -- I really, really like driving it. Here's to moneypits! :cheers
*not a BMW
I seem to have [accidentally] found my way back into a ZHP after spending the past two years claiming that I would never ever own another BMW. Something something strong will...whatever. I do have a long history of BMW ownership (really more like an abusive relationship at this point), so I'll just give a quick run through:
1991 Alpine White 525i AT - First car. Man, what a sweet riding automobile and the perfect tank for a 16 year old to sling around town. Ran great for a few years until I went way, way overboard and jumped into a...
1995 Avus Blue M3 MT - Dear god. Absolutely loved this car but was far too young/stupid for something that could carry speed like that. Did not end well(link). (http://imgur.com/a/ONCGx#0)
1993 Granite Silver 325is MT - After walking away from the M3 with the worst injury being my pride, I knew that I wanted another e36 to for the safety factor alone. Enter the 189hp 2.5L. I was a much, much safer driver at this point and dogged this thing all through college and into adulthood. I ended up selling it to a coworker at 265k miles (on the original clutch!) and it still runs fine.
2003 Silver Grey 330i ZHP MT - This was a stupid purchase. The 325is was running fine, but I had started learning about the e46, browsing the mafia, and I just kind of happened upon what looked to be the perfect car. Went and bought it despite a horde of red flags. It was just too pretty. Seller was a mafia member (link to his build thread (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?6292-Just-another-ZHP-Build)) that didn't do anything wrong with the car, but it had a very rough history before him. The spare donut was worn bare, differential leaking heavily, several small things never got repaired, etc. I knew I was in for a world of hurt the first time that I took it through a car wash and got soaked because THE SUNROOF DRAINS WERE ALL CLOGGED WITH SHATTERED GLASS. Jesus. That was a two year fight to keep the car on the road until I finally gave up, sold it, and bought a brand new Japanese car.
*2015 Liquid Silver Mazda 6 MT - Great car. Built in Japan. Smooth riding. Sporty handling. Excellent gas mileage. Decent power after a tune. Modified with Android headunit, Koni FSD's, sway bars, etc. Still drives like a FWD economy car. Still not a ZHP.
2005 Imola Red 330Ci ZHP MT - I blame my friend for this one. He emailed me a craigslist ad for a dealer about an hour away with this car listed way too low. I wasn't even remotely looking for another ZHP. He was halfway shopping for one and it seemed great in the pictures, so we drove up there to check it out. It was indeed in excellent shape. Shit. We couldn't leave. One of us had to buy this car and it fell to me.
http://i.imgur.com/x6ahFJt.jpg
So here I am. Imola coupe in the garage, splitting time with the Mazda. I'll eventually start a build thread for the Imola coupe because it doesn't look like it's going anywhere -- I really, really like driving it. Here's to moneypits! :cheers
*not a BMW