ZHPizza's red car

[ZHPizza]

dude... are you guys preggers??? ;) (you need to buy the ring and tie the knot first.... shotgun wedding??)


DON'T YOU PUT THAT BAD JUJU ON ME



GROSS

[ZHPizza]

Just got this behemoth in the mail.

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Ewwieeee

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For some reason it reeks of cigarette smoke.

I have a lot of work to do before this goes anywhere near my red rocket.

[Sockethead]

I see a hot tank in its future :)

[Oli77]

Read all pages... entertaining and stimulating! keep up the great work!

[johnrando]

+1

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[ZHPizza]

I see a hot tank in its future :)
That...is a great idea. I might have to call around to the local shops...

Read all pages... entertaining and stimulating! keep up the great work!
Lol u think my red rocket is stimulating lololol!!!!

I'm 8 years old.

+1

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[ZHPizza]

Finally got around to running a switched 12v+ to my e90 autodimming mirror and got the homelink setup. Piece o cake. I saw that there was wiring in place for sending a dimming signal to the side mirrors. Is this a thing on these cars? Do want.


But more importantly...drumroll.gif...the Japanese LEDs work freaking great!

Do you see these sweet ass bitties?

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They output some hella good light and fill the reflector housing even better than the OE incandescent bulbs! Here's some comparisons with the LED in just the drivers side:

(cue background music while you look at the pics https://youtu.be/lWA2pjMjpBs)

SHINE BRIGHT LIKE A DIAMOND

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SHINE BRIGHT LIKE A DIAMOND

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And here you can see how much more filled out the housing is with the LED in parking light mode...

Incandescent first:
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170424/69173bc07c383696e2162e7d5248ffaf.jpg

And then the boss ass LED:
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I had been holding off on posting anything about them for a week while I was testing them, but I've had no issues/errors/hyperflash and installed a pair in Spenser's blue car the other day without issue too. Only thing I would recommend is disabling the cold/hot checks in PA Soft so that they don't flicker when you start the car. These bad boys is the real deal yo.

The catch? They're​ $45 a pair and can only be purchased in Japan. So what did I do? I went ahead and bought 10 sets to bring the cost to a manageable $50 a pair. (Yes, I spent $500 on Amazon Japan and my credit card company didn't even call me)

I'm​ travelling for work this week, but I'll make a separate post when I get back to see who wants me to send them some and the rest will go on eBay.

SHINE BRIGHT LIKE A DIAMOND

[BMWCurves]

Eh, they look okay. Nothing special. Who would want those? They look stupid.








GIVE ME THAT SWEET SWEET HOOK UP, YO

P.S. those do look great. They flicker on startup? How so?

[ZHPizza]

Eh, they look okay. Nothing special. Who would want those? They look stupid.








GIVE ME THAT SWEET SWEET HOOK UP, YO

P.S. those do look great. They flicker on startup? How so?
Yeah man I'm really impressed and not at all upset about the cost given their performance.

The flicker is just when the car is doing the checks on those lights when you first start the car. I guess it just sends a small signal current to the bulbs to see if they're working and it's enough to barely activate the LEDs. You don't have to turn it off, but I did because I didn't like the flicker. You'll still get a warning if the bulb goes out. It'll just be when you go to use it instead of earlier.

[ZacharyMikel]

Yeah man I'm really impressed and not at all upset about the cost given their performance.

The flicker is just when the car is doing the checks on those lights when you first start the car. I guess it just sends a small signal current to the bulbs to see if they're working and it's enough to barely activate the LEDs. You don't have to turn it off, but I did because I didn't like the flicker. You'll still get a warning if the bulb goes out. It'll just be when you go to use it instead of earlier.

Those LED's are SICK AF
My car does this flicker thing with my corner LED's and the halo's then you start it. What did you turn off to get them to stop flickering?

[ZHPizza]

Those LED's are SICK AF
My car does this flicker thing with my corner LED's and the halo's then you start it. What did you turn off to get them to stop flickering?
If you go to the LCM coding menu in PA Soft, you'll see these check boxes for hot and cold check. Just uncheck whatever you don't want scanned at startup (cold check) and intermittently while driving (hot check). Those are what give you the flicker.

This isn't my image, but it shows the hot/cold check options as they're preselected from the factory. I only disabled it for the front turn signals and left the BC message box checked, assuming that's your error message when it detects bulb out.

http://www.hoelzer.com/m3/lcm.jpg

[anandoc]

Come talk to me when you have these same LEDs in 1156/7506 flavor for cars with the correct amount of doors :)

[BMWCurves]

Come talk to me when you have these same LEDs in 1156/7506 flavor for cars with the correct amount of doors :)

But...he already did that?

[anandoc]

But...he already did that?

LOL...funny.

[slater]

Lol u think my red rocket is stimulating lololol!!!!

I'm 8 years old.

dude, i nearly spit out my coffee. nice one.



But...he already did that?

did he? i didn't see 5 anywhere...

:cheers

[704sw]

for cars with the correct amount of doors :)


did he? i didn't see 5 anywhere...

You guys lol...The amount of crap I've transported in this car is actually quite impressive. I'm sticking with my position: this is a very practical vehicle.

I'll see myself out :cheers

[ZHPizza]

Come talk to me when you have these same LEDs in 1156/7506 flavor for cars with the correct amount of doors :)



did he? i didn't see 5 anywhere...

:cheers



You guys lol...The amount of crap I've transported in this car is actually quite impressive. I'm sticking with my position: this is a very practical vehicle.

I'll see myself out :cheers
Funny enough, this discussion came up the other night. I'm traveling this week, so I let Spenser borrow the quickjack while I'm gone. We were loading it into the blue car, him lifting at the trunk and me climbing halfway in behind the driver's seat and cursing.

We were talking about how we couldn't let the elitist sedan crowd know that we had any trouble with it...and then we thought of Peter and his radio flyer...oh how he would go on and on about how many quickjacks he could carry at once...

[slater]

Funny enough, this discussion came up the other night. I'm traveling this week, so I let Spenser borrow the quickjack while I'm gone. We were loading it into the blue car, him lifting at the trunk and me climbing halfway in behind the driver's seat and cursing.

We were talking about how we couldn't let the elitist sedan crowd know that we had any trouble with it...and then we thought of Peter and his radio flyer...oh how he would go on and on about how many quickjacks he could carry at once...

ha! hey, those folding rear seats in the coupe/sedan are essential for making it a practical vehicle. i'm all for making use of all available space! :cheers

[anandoc]

Let me just leave this here. That is Slater's touring and an engine hoist is hidden somewhere in there amongst all the IKEA stuff. He has mastered this shit.

http://i.imgur.com/i3IF5SIh.jpg

[Slater let me know if you have any issues with this pic being posted on here]

[BMWCurves]

I now find that utility is overrated and dumb and everyone is stupid.

[slater]

Let me just leave this here. That is Slater's touring and an engine hoist is hidden somewhere in there amongst all the IKEA stuff. He has mastered this shit.

http://i.imgur.com/i3IF5SIh.jpg

[Slater let me know if you have any issues with this pic being posted on here]

haha... no worries. :)

i helped a family move this past saturday, and another two saturdays before that. most of the same crew worked together on both, and now call me "The Tetris Master." LOL. i love making use of all available space, and like tetris - i just 'see' how it all fits together.

looking at that pic above, i could have packed/arranged it a lot more efficiently. ;)



I now find that utility is overrated and dumb and everyone is stupid.

LOL.

(Touring Envy.)

[ZHPizza]

I now find that utility is overrated and dumb and everyone is stupid.
I think about these peasants with all of their doors every time my headlights turn to guide me through corners.

[Sockethead]

I fit an entire IKEA bedroom suite (king size bed 2 dressers 2 end tables) in my sedan :)

[san]

Why don't we all buy a van and take our BMW's in it

https://www.google.com/amp/jalopnik.com/heres-proof-you-can-fit-an-entire-bmw-x6-into-a-van-1573934182/amp


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[danewilson77]

I fit an entire IKEA bedroom suite (king size bed 2 dressers 2 end tables) in my sedan :)
That's insane

Essssate+

[slater]

I fit an entire IKEA bedroom suite (king size bed 2 dressers 2 end tables) in my sedan :)

pics? i mean, come ON rob... you can't not have pics of that!!

[Sockethead]

My wife posted pics of it here like, 5 years ago...I'll see if I can dig it up for the curious ;)

[BMWCurves]

Yeah yeah, the sedans have more "trunk space" and "utility" and tourings can fit "5-10 dead bodies depending on your level of respect for the dead, the size of the deceased, and how many limbs you cut off," but I will say that the coupe can manage to do a fair amount of hauling. I mean I bet I could fit like five kids in the trunk alone. That came out wrong...

http://i.imgur.com/PO89vIX.gif

During the year and half that I owned my old 330Ci ZSP, I was one of two friends with cars (the other a tiny Mazda2) so I ended up helping a number of people move their stuff around. One of the largest hauls was moving all of the lumber and tools in one trip that was necessary for my buddy to build his loft in my apartment. Sadly I lost the photos of it all packed into my car, but I do have a photo of most of the wood in the apartment:

Before the build
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After (also hauled the mattress on the roof (that was fun) and all of his furniture. That was actually a funny story. He's foreign and wasn't sure when he'd have to leave the states (yay immigration) so he just squatted in me and my friend's HUGE apartment in south Philly. Good times were had by 2/3rds of the occupants.
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I also hauled most of my stuff back from Philadelphia when I moved across the country. That includes a 42" TV, all of my clothes, a female friend's MASSIVE two suitcases, two cherished painting, and a lot of other useless junk like my altogether reasonable 3 foot-wide sombrero that has seen some shit. Trunk before the move:

http://i.imgur.com/2Kkk7sk.jpg

Back seat:
http://i.imgur.com/kT5KfxB.jpg

I then proceeded to eviscerate an antelope with the business end of that car totally on purpose, so...who's laughing now? Checkmate sedan/touring plebes.
Does that have anything to do with sedans or tourings? No.
Do I care? Of course not, I won't have my self-aggrandizing and ridiculous rants derailed by something as stupid as "rational thought" or "logical arguments"

29750

Toodles.

[Sockethead]

pics? i mean, come ON rob... you can't not have pics of that!!
As promised, here you go...

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp325/r_powell123/IMG_0139_zpszsaitj6s.jpg

[704sw]

As promised, here you go...

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp325/r_powell123/IMG_0139_zpszsaitj6s.jpg

Hah that's ridiculous. I can only imagine sitting in the Ikea restaurant overlooking the parking lot, and watching you try to get all of that into your car. Let's be honest, half the fun in going to Ikea is watching people play real life Tetris...the other half is the cinnamon rolls.

[Sockethead]

Hah that's ridiculous. I can only imagine sitting in the Ikea restaurant overlooking the parking lot, and watching you try to get all of that into your car. Let's be honest, half the fun in going to Ikea is watching people play real life Tetris...the other half is the cinnamon rolls.

At this Ikea, you get to look at the USS Unites States in the background :thumbsup

[san]

At this Ikea, you get to look at the USS Unites States in the background :thumbsup

Is this the IKEA next to Newark airport? IKEA Elizabeth, NJ...


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[BMWCurves]

Hah that's ridiculous. I can only imagine sitting in the Ikea restaurant overlooking the parking lot, and watching you try to get all of that into your car. Let's be honest, half the fun in going to Ikea is watching people play real life Tetris...the other half is the cinnamon rolls.

You forgot the third half: watching couples' relationships implode arguing about furniture because Chris never takes his shoes off and that's why we can only get this stupid brown carpet that will hide the dirt better than anything Jessica wants.

[danewilson77]

Love the loft

Essssate+

[ELCID86]

As promised, here you go...

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp325/r_powell123/IMG_0139_zpszsaitj6s.jpg

I've seen that somewhere. Oh here it is! :-)

https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?share_fid=14392&share_tid=20061&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ezhpmafia%2Ecom%2Fforums%2Fs howthread%2Ephp%3Ft%3D20061&share_type=t

[Sockethead]

I LOL'd at that ;)

[Sockethead]

Is this the IKEA next to Newark airport? IKEA Elizabeth, NJ...



No that's Delaware Ave. in Philly. It's the Delaware river water front...

[cakM3]

Shame to see the SS United States in the state she is in though.... she deserves so much better....

[slater]

As promised, here you go...

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp325/r_powell123/IMG_0139_zpszsaitj6s.jpg

nice. but that's kind of cheating, letting it hang out... ;) hahahahaha. where's the orange flag on the rear? :)



Hah that's ridiculous. I can only imagine sitting in the Ikea restaurant overlooking the parking lot, and watching you try to get all of that into your car.

it IS fun. i should hire myself out while i'm there as a packing consultant.



Love the loft

+1000. that was sweet, william!



I've seen that somewhere. Oh here it is! :-)

https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?share_fid=14392&share_tid=20061&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ezhpmafia%2Ecom%2Fforums%2Fs howthread%2Ephp%3Ft%3D20061&share_type=t

LOL!!! well-played, shawn! :cheers

[ZHPizza]

I just started pulling the seat apart to see if I could find the reason why the back rest doesn't heat up...

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170502/da93b2074dd506d1d2cb27ade973af9a.jpg

What's this?

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170502/49462afc12135b6e2307c145d64b8b3c.jpg

A clue!

Now to figure out where the other end is...

[BMWCurves]

Bummer, but should be an easy fix.

[ZHPizza]

Bummer, but should be an easy fix.
It should be, but I've already switched gears into getting the whole seat cover off to fix some stitching and throw it in the washing machine.

I like to party.

[slater]

It should be, but I've already switched gears into getting the whole seat cover off to fix some stitching and throw it in the washing machine.

I like to party.

heck yeah.

[Vas]

Any updates on the FSD install or pics?

[ZHPizza]

Any updates on the FSD install or pics?
Ugh...FINE.

Install went well. Rears were, of course, stupid easy. The FSD's came with their own bump stops installed under the dust boot and I added new Rogue RSM's, so the only part that I reused was the lower bolt.

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The fronts were a headache because I was hell bent on not using Chinese death traps aka spring compressors.

I used my go-to method of supporting the strut with a jack...

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170607/988e24bddf44d0fb8e70faa263cb27ef.jpg

Then popped the rubber grip tube out of a 13/16" spark plug socket...

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So that I could run an Allen wrench through the center...

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And remove the strut nut while holding the tube in place...

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Then slowly lowered the jack and was able to fish out the spring...

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Marked the strut mount, and removed it separately...

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And swapped over the bump stops, dust boots, and spring pads to the ridiculous new gold struts...

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170607/d1d283f9d268e9859a43a9cdbc715bad.jpg

[BMWCurves]

The fronts were a headache because I was hell bent on not using Chinese death traps aka spring compressors.

It's like you don't even want to live dangerously.

[ZHPizza]

THEN I ran into a wall. I reassembled as I had taken everything apart and tried with all of my might to get the strut to feed up through the mount. I fought and cursed and went through three iterations of guide pin contraptions with no success.

I gave up, had a beer, and prepared for what was to come the next day.

CHINESE-MOTHAFUCKIN-DEATH-TRAPS

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I was very, very patient with these dinky things and must have stopped three times to undo my progress and reset the compressors after they had slipped around the spring a bit. The amount of unstable potential energy in these things terrifies me.

BUT WE SHALL OVERCOME

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Now my obnoxious gold shocks are in (and thankfully hidden from view) and they ride like a freaking dream. Way smoother than I was expecting, and I was already familiar with these tubes of magic. I'm excited to see how the car rides once I get the interior back in.

[Johnmadd]

That's a good idea to get the spring off, never thought of that one. before. Nice work.

[ZHPizza]

It's like you don't even want to live dangerously.

My face is too pretty to have a spring shoot through it.


That's a good idea to get the spring off, never thought of that one. before. Nice work.

I really like it for safety and convenience. I'm pretty sure I could have used that method for the install if I were swapping out to a shorter spring like H&R's. These BMW springs are just crazy long. Now that I think about it, I don't know that a non-sport spring could be removed like that.

[Vas]

Good Job. Would be curious to see how it rides compared to Koni Yellow/H&R

[BMWCurves]

At least those spring compressors are more substantial than the even more cut-rate Chinese ones I first had.

Glad to hear you're liking the FSDs

[ZHPizza]

Gaps are fine between the trunk lid and quarters? There is a vin sticker for the car behind the license plate fyi.


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[Vas]

Was it there before?

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[ZHPizza]

Was it there before?

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Nah trunk was probably replaced after it was rear ended. I can't find a number anywhere.

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[slater]

Marked the strut mount, and removed it separately...

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170607/7d59c5f2636a5e314b2a039a1bcc68e6.jpg

dude, that mount is toast!

at least you've got some gold bling in there.



I was very, very patient with these dinky things and must have stopped three times to undo my progress and reset the compressors after they had slipped around the spring a bit. The amount of unstable potential energy in these things terrifies me.


My face is too pretty to have a spring shoot through it.

you heard about my incident earlier this year, right? about 2.5 weeks before you and spenser were here.


anyway. yeah. i'm DONE with those things. i bought a new spring compressor that i'm still not-so-anxious to try out, but it should be a lot safer. will be using it soon.

[704sw]

you heard about my incident earlier this year, right? about 2.5 weeks before you and spenser were here.

This was exactly what he and I said. Luckily no one has become a cyclops yet! I'm probably just going to heed Nate's advice and take them to a shop, pay them $30 or whatever, and have them preload. My face isn't as pretty as his, so I definitely can't afford to get hit with a flying spring.

[slater]

This was exactly what he and I said. Luckily no one has become a cyclops yet! I'm probably just going to heed Nate's advice and take them to a shop, pay them $30 or whatever, and have them preload. My face isn't as pretty as his, so I definitely can't afford to get hit with a flying spring.

LOL. i bought one of these... hoping it works. will wear a face mask when i use it, just in case.

https://www.harborfreight.com/single-action-strut-spring-compressor-43753.html

[704sw]

LOL. i bought one of these... hoping it works. will wear a face mask when i use it, just in case.

https://www.harborfreight.com/single-action-strut-spring-compressor-43753.html

You know, I still have my lacrosse helmet. Part of me hates to miss out on such an enthralling rite of passage.

[ZHPizza]

Finally making some progress on the red car! Got distracted by some other stuff the past few weeks (travelling, getting engaged, buying a wagon, etc). Bunch of bullshit really.

So while I've got the interior torn out of this thing, I figured it was a good time to show off my custom purple rear deck and green Alcantara rear headrests, the results of 10 years of hard work by Florida $un Customz.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170615/826c9d5102641a3cfbeaf7f1d67cdb2a.jpg

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Aww yeahhhhhhhh boiiiiiiii

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[rguti153]

Finally making some progress on the red car! Got distracted by some other stuff the past few weeks (travelling, getting engaged, buying a wagon, etc). Bunch of bullshit really.

So while I've got the interior torn out of this thing, I figured it was a good time to show off my custom purple rear deck and green Alcantara rear headrests, the results of 10 years of hard work by Florida $un Customz.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170615/826c9d5102641a3cfbeaf7f1d67cdb2a.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170615/52a5e67606b2dca620a4ad736b716653.jpg

Aww yeahhhhhhhh boiiiiiiii

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Wow

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[ZHPizza]

The fabric paint that I used is actually a thin dye and goes on exactly how the Amazon reviews described!

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170615/7ad587e42ce8925f0973e93be8fb6232.jpg

Like f#$@ing spewing diarrhea.

But! I was able to piss and dribble enough to even it out by hand and got some solid results:

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Ayyyyyyyy

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Yo William! Hit em wit da boratgreatsuccess.gif

[704sw]

Finally making some progress on the red car! Got distracted by some other stuff the past few weeks (travelling, getting engaged, buying a wagon, etc). Bunch of bullshit really.

So while I've got the interior torn out of this thing, I figured it was a good time to show off my custom purple rear deck and green Alcantara rear headrests, the results of 10 years of hard work by Florida $un Customz.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170615/826c9d5102641a3cfbeaf7f1d67cdb2a.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170615/52a5e67606b2dca620a4ad736b716653.jpg

Aww yeahhhhhhhh boiiiiiiii

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Damn, you used that on the alcantara too? I'm impressed.

And yea, that sounds like a bunch of bullshit. At least you didn't try to blame it on a brick wall and some to'up legs.

[slater]

dude, nice work! that looks fantastic. can't believe the difference. hopefully it holds up!

now how do the rear headrests look compared to the rest of the rear seat? ;)

[danewilson77]

Phenomenal

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[BMWCurves]

1. Engaged? What she like?

30263


Yo William! Hit em wit da boratgreatsuccess.gif

Don't you tell me what to do, gypsy

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[dlucas589]

At this point I still don't know what to do with it, but I might as well get to work on some of the cosmetic stuff:

BAM Hit the mirror trim with some Carpro Dlux (https://www.amazon.com/CarPro-DLux-Plastic-Wheel-Coating/dp/B00FPUIQWE)
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BAM Hit the cowl too
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170127/aa3f188a37b69bc6815568e9d5b37279.jpg

You want some, cabin filter cover? HAVE SOME BAM
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170127/cfea7cea776d3686a69e013cacda276f.jpg

I ran out of Dlux while I was doing the cabin filter cover, so it came out a little splotchy. Oh well, it's under the hood.

Car is already looking fresh

Thinking about pulling the trigger on some Dlux - how is this holding up since January?

[ZHPizza]

Thinking about pulling the trigger on some Dlux - how is this holding up since January?
All good, as expected.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170703/8a609b342708efade5cc4b25af1d89e8.jpg

[nextelbuddy]

Damn that dlux is awesome. Ill try that out on the cowl like you did. Awesome results.

[anandoc]

All good, as expected.



You're smuggling some of that shit in next time you visit us up north.

[ZHPizza]

Damn that dlux is awesome. Ill try that out on the cowl like you did. Awesome results.
It's the real deal yo

You're smuggling some of that shit in next time you visit us up north.
Can do, brother. I already have that thermostat that I forgot to give to Peter last week and will hopefully have some worthwhile LEDs soon.

[ZHPizza]

Got up before the sun this morning and made the most of a few quiet hours!

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170805/9a0cc4268a8efd593720e49200d39778.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170805/6891fcb55ebb02ea6c50995c91b46bde.jpg

Also got the rear deck back in before I had to hit the road. I decided that I'll be doing the drivers side with the OE HK speakers and the passenger side with Bavsound Stage 1 speakers. Gotta test them variables, yo.

[BMWCurves]

Did you do other maintenance or did you just want to clear out all the old sound deadening from the rear bench and put in your own?

Interested in your thoughts on the speakers. Rock out with some good ol' Ying Yang Twinz

*Hey how you doin lil mama? lemme whisper in your ear*

[anandoc]

Got up before the sun this morning and made the most of a few quiet hours!

Also got the rear deck back in before I had to hit the road. I decided that I'll be doing the drivers side with the OE HK speakers and the passenger side with Bavsound Stage 1 speakers. Gotta test them variables, yo.

That's super awesome. My rear bench area is super gross from all the broken sound deadening and the PO letting his/her passengers eating in the car.

Did you use duramat?

[ELCID86]

That's super awesome. My rear bench area is super gross from all the broken sound deadening and the PO letting his/her passengers eating in the car.

Did you use duramat?

Did mine when I replaced the fuel pump. I used RAAMat. http://www.raamaudio.com/
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170805/269432d38bf376f414fbbb9573902299.jpg

[anandoc]

Did mine when I replaced the fuel pump. I used RAAMat. http://www.raamaudio.com/


Thanks. Looks cheaper than duramat. Wonder whether they ship to Canada without charging an arm and a leg.

[704sw]

Thanks. Looks cheaper than duramat. Wonder whether they ship to Canada without charging an arm and a leg.

If you're not in a huge rush, I'd be willing to bring it to you in October.

[ZHPizza]

Did you do other maintenance or did you just want to clear out all the old sound deadening from the rear bench and put in your own?

Interested in your thoughts on the speakers. Rock out with some good ol' Ying Yang Twinz

*Hey how you doin lil mama? lemme whisper in your ear*This was all part of my running wiring for the backup camera that stemmed into refinishing the rear deck and dyeing the rear headrests and replacing the speakers and getting the windows tinted since the rear deck is out and and and
That's super awesome. My rear bench area is super gross from all the broken sound deadening and the PO letting his/her passengers eating in the car.

Did you use duramat?Yeah mine was nasty from someone's kids riding back there. I just pulled all of the cracked rubber and cleaned it out with a vacuum brush attachment. The mat that I used is called Reckhorn and I really like it, but I don't think they sell it anymore. It sticks better and costs less than Dynamat etc.
If you're not in a huge rush, I'd be willing to bring it to you in October.You finally returning that car to Peter?

[anandoc]

If you're not in a huge rush, I'd be willing to bring it to you in October.

That's awesome helpful of ya! (unlike this Pizza guy ;) ) You making a trip to Toronto/Canada?


You finally returning that car to Peter?

LOL!!

[704sw]

That's awesome helpful of ya! (unlike this Pizza guy ;) ) You making a trip to Toronto/Canada?

Nope, you guys are making a trip to the States.

[anandoc]

Nope, you guys are making a trip to the States.

Slater and I were just texting about this. Wait - how did you get to know? :shifty

[704sw]

Slater and I were just texting about this. Wait - how did you get to know? :shifty

http://identity-mag.com/uploads/images/fifthsense.gif

[slater]

Slater and I were just texting about this. Wait - how did you get to know? :shifty

I think it was discussed in the 2016 mafia meet thread.


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[ZHPizza]

~ominous music~

movie trailer dude voice:...you wouldn't download a horse...would you?...

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170815/e905c7ebaa02c8edd8842614fe40ebd0.jpg

~frantic hacker typing~

~modem sounds~

quirky robot voice: HORSIES. DOWNLOADING.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170815/b25a6fd301c618faceb3ffbf118f9b69.jpg

kool-aid man voice: OH YEAHHH

[Sreten]

:rofl

[BMWCurves]

You saw it here first, folks. ZHPizza uses PEDs for his car.

[Sreten]

Best project thread ever.

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[ZHPizza]

Some reflections on a few days of driving a sharked ZHP again after 3 years: niceeeee

-Let's run down the normal Q&A with these things-

Q: Do you feel the horsies?
A: Maybe...maybe some small ponies...like definitely not actual horse-sized horsies...no...more like mini horsies...not like Lil Sebastian, though...we all know that he's larger than life...

Q: Do you feel the throttle response?
A: Boy howdy! It's still not quite throttle-cable-good, but I'm at least 15% less shitty at rev matching 2nd when turning right at an intersection. Hell, sometimes I even get it right! Hot dang!

Q: Will it blend?
A: I don't...why would I want to know that?

Q: YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND. I NEED THE DATA FROM THE BUTT DYNO. HOW MANY HORSIES DOES YOUR SAGGY ASS READ? BE EXACT.
A: Go away.

In all seriousness, it's a very mild change, but I really like it. The throttle response is improved, but not excessive like some have reported with the pedalbox. It certainly doesn't feel like it's accelerating faster or anything. The car just seems to want to go and the only thing holding it back is me not pushing the pedal further, whereas before, the car seemed annoyed when I pressed the pedal deeper -- like I was having to coax it along.

Overall, it's a minor improvement that really made driving more enjoyable for me. Combined with adding a clutch stop and finishing the stereo/interior, I've found myself looking for excuses to drive the car and acting like a butthurt toddler when I have to go somewhere in another vehicle....I wan play wit muh toyz...

[704sw]

This is all I have to contribute right now.
http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3u73lcV7c1qfu4sj.gif

[BMWCurves]

You pretty much described how I feel about it. Nothing significant outright, but little things here and there make it worth it.

Obligatory:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1jUTCH-83U

[slater]

Some reflections on a few days of driving a sharked ZHP again after 3 years: niceeeee

-Let's run down the normal Q&A with these things-

Q: Do you feel the horsies?
A: Maybe...maybe some small ponies...like definitely not actual horse-sized horsies...no...more like mini horsies...not like Lil Sebastian, though...we all know that he's larger than life...

Q: Do you feel the throttle response?
A: Boy howdy! It's still not quite throttle-cable-good, but I'm at least 15% less shitty at rev matching 2nd when turning right at an intersection. Hell, sometimes I even get it right! Hot dang!

Q: Will it blend?
A: I don't...why would I want to know that?

Q: YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND. I NEED THE DATA FROM THE BUTT DYNO. HOW MANY HORSIES DOES YOUR SAGGY ASS READ? BE EXACT.
A: Go away.

In all seriousness, it's a very mild change, but I really like it. The throttle response is improved, but not excessive like some have reported with the pedalbox. It certainly doesn't feel like it's accelerating faster or anything. The car just seems to want to go and the only thing holding it back is me not pushing the pedal further, whereas before, the car seemed annoyed when I pressed the pedal deeper -- like I was having to coax it along.

Overall, it's a minor improvement that really made driving more enjoyable for me. Combined with adding a clutch stop and finishing the stereo/interior, I've found myself looking for excuses to drive the car and acting like a butthurt toddler when I have to go somewhere in another vehicle....I wan play wit muh toyz...

dude, you make me LOL. for realZ.

you need your own youtube series.

[holyc0w]

How's your feeling about the shark now?

After getting a bit more miles, it seems like the more noticeable changes were caused by the DME reset.

[704sw]

How's your feeling about the shark now?

After getting a bit more miles, it seems like the more noticeable changes were caused by the DME reset.

Just a heads up he's in Europe for a couple weeks, not sure how much updating he'll do lol.

[ZHPizza]

How's your feeling about the shark now?

After getting a bit more miles, it seems like the more noticeable changes were caused by the DME reset.

Well the only thing that I noticed was the improved throttle response, which hasn't changed. I'm still rev-matching/downshifting through a few gears as I come to every stop, whereas I didn't bother with the hassle before.


Just a heads up he's in Europe for a couple weeks, not sure how much updating he'll do lol.

We back, fam.

[BMWCurves]

We back, fam.

https://i.imgur.com/ygCrf2Y.gif

And just when this site was getting good again

[holyc0w]

Well the only thing that I noticed was the improved throttle response, which hasn't changed. I'm still rev-matching/downshifting through a few gears as I come to every stop, whereas I didn't bother with the hassle before.

We back, fam.

I only go down 4 to 3 sometimes. Not good enough to do 3 to 2 consistently.

No internet in Europe?

[ZHPizza]

https://i.imgur.com/ygCrf2Y.gif

And just when this site was getting good againExcellent use of the oft upset winny the bish

I only go down 4 to 3 sometimes. Not good enough to do 3 to 2 consistently.

No internet in Europe?Yeah I usually don't bother below 3rd, but I always go that far now just because it's fun with the throttle blipping bits.

I was a million miles an hour and not using my time/data to check in on here. Did Peter buy another car?

[san]

Did Peter buy another e46?

Fixed! Lol


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[holyc0w]

I think he would be down for an e91, too.

[BMWCurves]

Excellent use of the oft upset winny the bish

I'm all about The Bish (for one episode)

https://i.imgur.com/KAo06Ys.gif

[Hornung418]

That heel-toe 3-2 downshift and ripping through a slow speed corner at 2x the recommended speed is my favorite thing to do in my car.

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[ZHPizza]

Muuuuuch needed update coming at ya face right now so sit back and shuuuut up.

My body is still stuck in a European time zone, so I made the most of waking up two hours early this morning and swapped in the heater control bracket that I had bought used a couple months ago. It's a 3 year old part that cleaned up great, but install was 200% more of an asshole than expected as I swapped over the 12V outlet too (PO had spilled some shit all up in there).

Old:
https://i.imgur.com/AVUL0RM.jpg
New:
https://i.imgur.com/sLVy7eY.jpg

I also swapped in a used M3 leather wheel before the trip. I hate to admit that I like it more than the alcantara.....probably because I'm a filthy neanderthal that gets in the car with dirty hands and makes the alcantara all nasty and slippery.

https://i.imgur.com/sknm8Th.jpg

Although it's like...pretty much plastic...I think someone cleaned it with a sealant...I don't know...it still grips better than the always-dirty alcantara, so I'm digging it for now.

https://i.imgur.com/JBwMOvC.jpg

Oh and I guess I never added a pic of the brushed aluminum trim on here. I am really, really happy with how it turned out.

https://i.imgur.com/60YPAVS.jpg

[ZHPizza]

And long before that, I got my backup camera (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00UHG2MIA) all wired up and working.

https://i.imgur.com/vA5wUiO.jpg

Yeah, I ran the wire through one of the screw holes for the trunk handle. I'm running 1 screw short on the handle now like a madman. Come at me.

https://i.imgur.com/1Vu3BiQ.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/4ynLMjn.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/8YOq34Y.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/JYC0ZHR.jpg

I'm loving it*

https://i.imgur.com/5Eemtqb.jpg

*except for when it rains :facepalm

https://i.imgur.com/v8D07z3.jpg

[holyc0w]

Pictures no worky.

It's showing that circle with the dash inside.

[san]

I can see the pics


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[704sw]

I'm only able to see the first picture. Fix your crap, son.

[ZHPizza]

Try it now ya bunch of cretins

[704sw]

Lol that thing shiny af.

[slater]

good work, dude. and welcome back!

[az3579]

Lol that thing shiny af.
This... You need a new wheel!

Nothing like a brand new leather wheel. Mmmmmmm.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/657/22213849751_3f2249dd2c_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/zQXMBv)20151015001 (https://flic.kr/p/zQXMBv) by botond.pal (https://www.flickr.com/photos/65070296@N06/), on Flickr

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[Sockethead]

still better than a crusty old alcantara wheel... I wanted to put gloves on to touch it before I had mine swapped out a week after i bought it

[az3579]

still better than a crusty old alcantara wheel... I wanted to put gloves on to touch it before I had mine swapped out a week after i bought it
Did the same thing. Bought a very slightly used Coby wheel and swapped it out for a leather one very soon after. It was too stressful. That's also why I swapped my alcantara interior.

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[BMWCurves]

I really like the feel of alcantara, but as others have said, leather's just easier to deal with on a day-to-day basis.

Is that rearview camera blocking the trunk release button?

[ZHPizza]

good work, dude. and welcome back!
:thumbsup


This... You need a new wheel!


I just ordered this wrap (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Black-Artificial-Leather-Steering-Wheel-Cover-for-BMW-E46-E39-330i-540i-525i-530i-330Ci-M3/32720421604.html) to try out. I like the idea of a cheap wrap so that I don't care about beating it up. New leather wheels/shift knobs/etc are nice, but I spend too much time worrying about them to enjoy driving.


I really like the feel of alcantara, but as others have said, leather's just easier to deal with on a day-to-day basis.

Is that rearview camera blocking the trunk release button?

Yeah, a bit. I got used to it pretty quickly, though. You have to either pick a side to press the switch or open it like a ninja turtle.

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71ZGP9LGJjL._SL1500_.jpg

It's worth it to me to have the camera perfectly centered. Our wagon has the camera offset by about 8 inches and it makes it useless for aligning into a parking spot or curb.

[Sreten]

Haha, I always get a good laugh reading the updates! Keep them coming!

[BMWCurves]

I now want TMNT oven mitts.

[BMWCurves]

Spens said you got married today. Congrats, or whatever.

https://i.imgur.com/wVOA96q.gif

[holyc0w]

My condolences

:applause2

[nextelbuddy]

Congrats to ya!!

[Vas]

Congrats

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[ZHPizza]

Spens said you got married today. Congrats, or whatever.

https://i.imgur.com/wVOA96q.gif
My condolences

:applause2
Congrats to ya!!
Congrats

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using TapatalkHaha thanks dudes. My latest mod adds weight and isn't going to do any favors for the leather steering wheel. Not sure if it's worth the expense...

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171030/ea239cb6062b62b89ce1a845ee9ebd23.jpg

[san]

Haha thanks dudes. My latest mod adds weight and isn't going to do any favors for the leather steering wheel. Not sure if it's worth the expense...

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171030/ea239cb6062b62b89ce1a845ee9ebd23.jpg

Congrats Nate!


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[Yelkos]

Man, that will mess with your aerodynamics.

Congrats

[Sockethead]

Eventually, that ring will embed itself into your finger and become one with your hand LOl. Congrats!

[704sw]

Weight reduction, and interior friendly:

http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/car-accessories/news/a25180/qalo-wants-to-save-your-flesh-and-your-cash-with-these-medical-grade-silicone-rings/

[ZHPizza]

Congrats Nate!


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Man, that will mess with your aerodynamics.

Congrats
Eventually, that ring will embed itself into your finger and become one with your hand LOl. Congrats!Thanks guys. It's taken a week to learn that I can't touch painted surfaces with my left hand. Luckily the previous owner was married so he already wore in the driver's side door handle for me!


Weight reduction, and interior friendly:

http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/car-accessories/news/a25180/qalo-wants-to-save-your-flesh-and-your-cash-with-these-medical-grade-silicone-rings/The wife is supposed to be ordering a silicone band for me as I've already been mashing my hand into heavy machinery trying to get some degloving going. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171106/9f3bf676533e8b90572cd7900748f424.jpg

[BMWCurves]

The wife is supposed to be ordering a silicone band for me as I've already been mashing my hand into heavy machinery trying to get some degloving going.

I've seen enough pics from my sister's time as an ortho resident during her hand rotation to say no thank you to anything restricting around my fingers while near machinery.

[johnrando]

Congrats!

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[Hornung418]

The wife is supposed to be ordering a silicone band for me as I've already been mashing my hand into heavy machinery trying to get some degloving going. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171106/9f3bf676533e8b90572cd7900748f424.jpg




I've seen enough pics from my sister's time as an ortho resident during her hand rotation to say no thank you to anything restricting around my fingers while near machinery.
That word is to me what "moist" is to women. First experience with the word, I wondered why all these people had gloves on when they were working with machinery... can't unsee.


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[ZHPizza]

Went to rotate the tires and noticed that the left rear wheel bolts weren't all that tight...then got to the right rear and couldn't get the socket on one of them...ah shit.

https://i.imgur.com/aj3VsiF.jpg

But then I'm like wait...that's a wheel bolt...it's not even tight!

Then I high fived myself for leaving that one loose too. Smart thinking.

https://i.imgur.com/wCLuxil.jpg

It only took one beer to victory...well two if you count the mission accomplished beer.

Now I just add a single wheel bolt to my next ECS order and we never talk about this again. Cheers!

[704sw]

Got u fam. I’ll drop one in the box of stuff to bring to you.

[ZHPizza]

Got u fam. I’ll drop one in the box of stuff to bring to you.It was actually one of the longer bolts for the 10mm ECS spacer. Now I'm thinking that's the real culprit as I would never leave a wheel untorqued...buuut I would also go several months without checking the torque on wheels with aluminum spacers between them and the hub.

My guess is that the hundreds of heat cycles from driving caused enough expansion/contraction of the spacers to slowly loosen the wheel bolts.

And then one broke...

And I didn't notice...

[slater]

It was actually one of the longer bolts for the 10mm ECS spacer. Now I'm thinking that's the real culprit as I would never leave a wheel untorqued...buuut I would also go several months without checking the torque on wheels with aluminum spacers between them and the hub.

My guess is that the hundreds of heat cycles from driving caused enough expansion/contraction of the spacers to slowly loosen the wheel bolts.

And then one broke...

And I didn't notice...

ha. well... you DID notice. ;)

glad you got that sorted out. did you pull the spacers in the meantime?

[ZHPizza]

ha. well... you DID notice. ;)

glad you got that sorted out. did you pull the spacers in the meantime?

Yep! Spacers are off since I'm now a bolt short.

The main reason that I wanted to get the car on the rack and rotate the tires was to check the rotors as I was getting a "wub wub wub" noise from rear when braking to a stop. It wasn't causing vibration, so I wasn't thinking warped rotor, but maybe some cooked on pad material in a spot on a rotor.

Turns out it was a loose wheel...

Glad it let me know before it fell off!

[slater]

Yep! Spacers are off since I'm now a bolt short.

The main reason that I wanted to get the car on the rack and rotate the tires was to check the rotors as I was getting a "wub wub wub" noise from rear when braking to a stop. It wasn't causing vibration, so I wasn't thinking warped rotor, but maybe some cooked on pad material in a spot on a rotor.

Turns out it was a loose wheel...

Glad it let me know before it fell off!

yeah!! somebody is looking out for ya... :)

[ZHPizza]

Time for an update!

So I had about two hours to spare one night and decided to do a big fluid change, starting with the engine oil and moving my way back as time allowed.

For several weeks, I was getting the yellow oil level warning light on the dash after shutting off the car, then it started coming on while driving. It was erratic, though, and the dipstick always read dead in the middle, so I assumed failing level sensor like any good e46. I went ahead and changed that ass out for the Hella branded sensor (see: BMW part with BMW emblems milled off).

https://i.imgur.com/swbIpEY.jpg

It was only after changing the sensor that I noticed that I had drained <6 quarts from the engine...hm...might not have been a bad sensor after all?

Whatever, I got shit to do. Let's change that tranny fluid:

***NO PICS OF THE TRANSMISSION SERVICE BECAUSE EVERYTHING WENT WELL AND WE'RE ON A TIME CRUNCH HERE LET'S GO FOR THE TRIFECTA AND GET THE DIFF DONE TOO***

Y'all know what's about to happen, right? It's getting late. I've got to hit the road early the next morning. I just had two smooth, successful DIY's go perfectly to plan. Recipe for disaster.

>Broke the differential fill and drain plugs free. They didn't even put up a fight. Too easy.

>Got my catch setup in place: funnel in the oil jug, elevated on a box, just like I did for the transmission without spilling a drop.

>Started to unscrew the drain plug. Stinky gear oil is running right into the funnel. Damn, I'm good.

>Dropped the plug into the funnel. No problem, happens all the time. I'll just get it after it's done draining.

>Nope. Somethings not right. Problem.

>During its fall [more like perfectly executed olympic dive], the drain plug rotated to the perfect angle to land straight down in the funnel, thereby doing its only known job of, well, being a plug.

So here I am, my face going from :-) to :-( in real time as I hold a plugged funnel, which is now effectively a cup, as stinky old diff oil fills over the edge and dumps allover my arm/my garage/the local floodplains.

The aftermath:

https://i.imgur.com/uqaENaU.jpg

It doesn't look that bad in the pic because you can't smell it.

It's been one month since the spill.

My garage still smells like rotten trash.

I flew too close to the sun.

[704sw]

You did hear me when I told you the exact same thing happened to me, right? Except I didn’t have cardboard under the tray...just newspaper. The foulest of odors.

[holyc0w]

You did hear me when I told you the exact same thing happened to me, right? Except I didn’t have cardboard under the tray...just newspaper. The foulest of odors.

I knew this sounded familiar.

[Sockethead]

Ugh... old nasty gear oil nothing worse.... well maybe burnt automatic transmission fluid...
My garage smells like burnt mineral oil from smoke testing the crap out of my car... that's pretty nasty too. I need a smelly cigar to even it up :)

[slater]

The foulest of odors.

it is. truly.

and nate, at least it landed on your arm.... i somehow got it IN MY MUSTACHE. and i had a full beard at the time. no amount of washing/degreasing/rinsing with acid would make the smell go away... my wife wouldn't kiss me anymore.

gear oil:1
beard: 0

nasty stuff.

[ZHPizza]

You did hear me when I told you the exact same thing happened to me, right? Except I didn’t have cardboard under the tray...just newspaper. The foulest of odors.

Yeah...I meant to warn you about that when you borrowed the tools for the diff...but.....ya know.....I didn't.


Ugh... old nasty gear oil nothing worse.... well maybe burnt automatic transmission fluid...
My garage smells like burnt mineral oil from smoke testing the crap out of my car... that's pretty nasty too. I need a smelly cigar to even it up :)

My garage is on the bottom of my townhome, so the smell followed me up two floors to the kitchen and the wife thought I walked in there and shit myself.


it is. truly.

and nate, at least it landed on your arm.... i somehow got it IN MY MUSTACHE. and i had a full beard at the time. no amount of washing/degreasing/rinsing with acid would make the smell go away... my wife wouldn't kiss me anymore.

gear oil:1
beard: 0

nasty stuff.

dude.

no.

[slater]

dude.

no.

so true. had to shave it off.

[Sockethead]

so true. had to shave it off.

I was wondering if it came to that...

[slater]

I was wondering if it came to that...

kissing my wife: 1
beard: 0

;)

[ZHPizza]

As the temperatures have dropped, the chirping from my blower started back up.

I mean, I like the chirping.

I really do.

It makes me want to run the car into a lake, but I like it.


So that got added to my to-do list before the wife and I covered 500+ miles over 9 hours in the red car this past weekend. I got really, really fricken lucky with an ebay purchase and snagged a new [very well balanced] motor for $50 shipped (https://www.ebay.com/itm/253150233416).

Got the old one torn out (for the 3rd? 4th? time), set the new one in, and dag gummit the black cage piece was rubbing on the housing. Great.

https://i.imgur.com/TD1YkQp.jpg

Pulled it out ready to start a return through ebay and sat them next to one another to see what the difference was...

https://i.imgur.com/jXkL7d8.jpg

Do you see that? The black cage is just a few mm further out on the shaft than the OE blower. Welp, might as well hit it, right?

https://i.imgur.com/TafEbjc.jpg

GOT EMMM

https://i.imgur.com/pexS0qL.jpg

Reinstalled it and drove through freezing temperatures in the mountains. No squeaks. No vibrations. Perfection for $50.


Holla at a playa

When you see him

In the streets

[holyc0w]

I looked at the pricing of the genuine and BEHR units. :spit

Nothing better than a cheap blower

[Karl Lazlo]

Nothing better than a cheap blower

So very true.

[704sw]

Nothing better than a cheap blower

https://i.imgflip.com/zjx5f.jpg

[BMWCurves]

I enjoy your updates. They're like small vignettes of the 2000s, but with a disposable income and "adulthood"

[danewilson77]

As the temperatures have dropped, the chirping from my blower started back up.

I mean, I like the chirping.

I really do.

It makes me want to run the car into a lake, but I like it.


So that got added to my to-do list before the wife and I covered 500+ miles over 9 hours in the red car this past weekend. I got really, really fricken lucky with an ebay purchase and snagged a new [very well balanced] motor for $50 shipped (https://www.ebay.com/itm/253150233416).

Got the old one torn out (for the 3rd? 4th? time), set the new one in, and dag gummit the black cage piece was rubbing on the housing. Great.

https://i.imgur.com/TD1YkQp.jpg

Pulled it out ready to start a return through ebay and sat them next to one another to see what the difference was...

https://i.imgur.com/jXkL7d8.jpg

Do you see that? The black cage is just a few mm further out on the shaft than the OE blower. Welp, might as well hit it, right?

https://i.imgur.com/TafEbjc.jpg

GOT EMMM

https://i.imgur.com/pexS0qL.jpg

Reinstalled it and drove through freezing temperatures in the mountains. No squeaks. No vibrations. Perfection for $50.


Holla at a playa

When you see him

In the streetsWell done. Lmao.

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[Johnmadd]

:rofl

[ZHPizza]

Also meant to post this pic of the whip just cuz I like it cuz it's red and red go fast

https://i.imgur.com/yNaILol.jpg

[704sw]

I enjoy your updates. They're like small vignettes of the 2000s, but with a disposable income and "adulthood"

Would you believe me if I told you he’s even more entertaining in person?

[Johnmadd]

Would you believe me if I told you he’s even more entertaining in person?

I want to believe...

[BMWCurves]

Would you believe me if I told you he’s even more entertaining in person?

https://i.imgur.com/j5riCen.gif

[danewilson77]

Also meant to post this pic of the whip just cuz I like it cuz it's red and red go fast

https://i.imgur.com/yNaILol.jpgBoom.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171128/cf6e9dee691cd37b3011dcaaeefe84cf.jpg

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[Karl Lazlo]

OK - I read the whole thread.

1. I want pizza now.

2. The thread is even funnier reading it in Billy Mays' voice

3. I want a red E46

4. For the locals in CLT and surrounding, we have to hang out next time I am down there

[slater]

Would you believe me if I told you he’s even more entertaining in person?

i'll second that.

[704sw]

OK - I read the whole thread.

1. I want pizza now.

2. The thread is even funnier reading it in Billy Mays' voice

3. I want a red E46

4. For the locals in CLT and surrounding, we have to hang out next time I am down there

2. Very few things aren’t better when read in Billy Mays voice

4. Where are you located?

[Karl Lazlo]

2. Yes, you are correct.

4. I am in CT. I live right on the NY/CT border but travel to CLT, Lake Norman, Mooresville quite a bit. I am a regular on the HPN --> CLT flights.

[Yelkos]

OK - I read the whole thread.

1. I want pizza now.

2. The thread is even funnier reading it in Billy Mays' voice

3. I want a red E46

4. For the locals in CLT and surrounding, we have to hang out next time I am down there

i'm always available for a Coldie with the family.

[Sockethead]

For the locals in CLT and surrounding, we have to hang out next time I am down there

If this ever happens, let me know... I'm about 3 hrs from CLT in Charleston... I'll make the trip up.

[704sw]

If this ever happens, let me know... I'm about 3 hrs from CLT in Charleston... I'll make the trip up.

Bring the ZHP next time [emoji4]

[ZHPizza]

I looked at the pricing of the genuine and BEHR units. :spit

Nothing better than a cheap blower

It even had the little clip weights on some of the vanes where someone had balanced it at the factory. Can't believe it was only $50.


I enjoy your updates. They're like small vignettes of the 2000s, but with a disposable income and "adulthood"

"adulthood"

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


Would you believe me if I told you he’s even more entertaining in person?

I drink a lot.


Boom.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171128/cf6e9dee691cd37b3011dcaaeefe84cf.jpg

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Needs more jpeg


OK - I read the whole thread.

1. I want pizza now.

2. The thread is even funnier reading it in Billy Mays' voice

3. I want a red E46

4. For the locals in CLT and surrounding, we have to hang out next time I am down there

I live in uptown and am far too prissy to visit the suburbs but we can definitely get up the next time you fly into CLT.

[Sockethead]

Bring the ZHP next time [emoji4]

You can on me bringing something with a roundel this time... The ZHP or the wife's white rocket...

[Karl Lazlo]

I drink a lot.

You and I will get along just fine.


I live in uptown and am far too prissy to visit the suburbs but we can definitely get up the next time you fly into CLT.

Oh, how cosmopolitan of you!

[BMWCurves]

Did you ever install your Bav Sound Stage 1 kit? Thoughts?

[holyc0w]

What happened to the wiper arms?

[ZHPizza]

Did you ever install your Bav Sound Stage 1 kit? Thoughts?Uhh kinda. I put the Bavsound speakers in one half of the car to see if I noticed a difference in sound quality from the OE HK speakers...and I don't remember which side it was, if that tells you anything. I guess I should finish out the install and see if it sounds any better and report back.
What happened to the wiper arms?I managed to get the driver's side off and reseat it in the correct position, so it fixed my problem of it tucking underneath the passenger wiper. Passenger side wiper is permanently bonded so if I ever have to change the cowl out I'll just sawzall that ass.

[BMWCurves]

Uhh kinda. I put the Bavsound speakers in one half of the car to see if I noticed a difference in sound quality from the OE HK speakers...and I don't remember which side it was, if that tells you anything. I guess I should finish out the install and see if it sounds any better and report back.

Huge difference. Got it.

[ELCID86]

Huge difference. Got it.

[emoji23]

[Stigissimo]

Those wheels are stunning.

What’s their model name?


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[ZHPizza]

Those wheels are stunning.

What’s their model name?


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thx bruh!

They're Alzor 020's in 18x9 et42 and actually weigh a few pounds less than the OE Style 135's. I'm planning to change them out once I decide on their replacement. They're too much with my already obnoxiously colored car, but I think they'd be great on a more subtle silver or gray.

u want sum lip bby?

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?19536-ZHPizza-s-red-car&p=525955#post525955

[Stigissimo]

thx bruh!

They're Alzor 020's in 18x9 et42 and actually weigh a few pounds less than the OE Style 135's. I'm planning to change them out once I decide on their replacement. They're too much with my already obnoxiously colored car, but I think they'd be great on a more subtle silver or gray.

u want sum lip bby?

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?19536-ZHPizza-s-red-car&p=525955#post525955

Hahahahahahaha. What those lips do??

I’m really thinkin arc-8s but the alzors have me second guessing.. hard to beat 17lbs per corner the arc-8 tho


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[slater]

thx bruh!

They're Alzor 020's in 18x9 et42 and actually weigh a few pounds less than the OE Style 135's. I'm planning to change them out once I decide on their replacement. They're too much with my already obnoxiously colored car, but I think they'd be great on a more subtle silver or gray.

u want sum lip bby?

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?19536-ZHPizza-s-red-car&p=525955#post525955

hey, those would look good on the X3.... maybe?

[704sw]

hey, those would look good on the X3.... maybe?

Hahah LM reps on the X3. I’d love to see that.

[ZHPizza]

Hahahahahahaha. What those lips do??

I’m really thinkin arc-8s but the alzors have me second guessing.. hard to beat 17lbs per corner the arc-8 tho


I've also been thinking arc-8s for a while, but I just can't bring myself to pull the trigger. Too busy? Too common? tOo LiGhT? I don't know. Something is holding me back.

I'm flat out addicted to the clean look of 5 spokes on the facelift coupe tho:

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=8429&d=1368993263




hey, those would look good on the X3.... maybe?


Hahah LM reps on the X3. I’d love to see that.

STUNTIN IS A HABIT

http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=371766

[ZHPizza]

Huge difference. Got it.

aye fam jus wan giv u lil upd8 i plyd w da fadr n compd 2 sids nd nu bvsnd spekz is def clarer thn oe hk spekz

[BMWCurves]

aye fam jus wan giv u lil upd8 i plyd w da fadr n compd 2 sids nd nu bvsnd spekz is def clarer thn oe hk spekz

ok fam,


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[Newjack]

I've also been thinking arc-8s for a while, but I just can't bring myself to pull the trigger. Too busy? Too common? tOo LiGhT? I don't know. Something is holding me back.

I'm flat out addicted to the clean look of 5 spokes on the facelift coupe tho:

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=8429&d=1368993263







STUNTIN IS A HABIT

http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=371766

Looks familiar....


https://i.imgur.com/zzoAEeZ.jpg

[Yelkos]

aye fam jus wan giv u lil upd8 i plyd w da fadr n compd 2 sids nd nu bvsnd spekz is def clarer thn oe hk spekz

glad they sound good, now go get your new hearing aids fitted since you are def now.

[SaltyNC]

It doesn't look that bad in the pic because you can't smell it.

It's been one month since the spill.

My garage still smells like rotten trash.

I flew too close to the sun.

Nate, I just read your entire build thread, and enjoyed the heck out of it. You had me laughing throughout. This part had me laughing the most, because I am too familiar with the smell of diff oil. It's so nasty. On my last oil change, I thought I had a filter but was mistaken, so decided I'd let the oil really drain out for a long time while I went to pickup a filter from Hendricks in Huntersville. When I got back, there was a massive puddle of oil under the car. I had forgotten to remove the drain plug in the oil container under the car. The cheapest Walmart kitty litter, and a little degreaser took care of that mess. Hopefully the smell is gone by now, but if not, check out Super Clean in the purple jug. Great stuff. And congrats on your marriage. I hope you still get to buy cool toys from time to time.


Salty (John)

[ZHPizza]

Nate, I just read your entire build thread, and enjoyed the heck out of it. You had me laughing throughout. This part had me laughing the most, because I am too familiar with the smell of diff oil. It's so nasty. On my last oil change, I thought I had a filter but was mistaken, so decided I'd let the oil really drain out for a long time while I went to pickup a filter from Hendricks in Huntersville. When I got back, there was a massive puddle of oil under the car. I had forgotten to remove the drain plug in the oil container under the car. The cheapest Walmart kitty litter, and a little degreaser took care of that mess. Hopefully the smell is gone by now, but if not, check out Super Clean in the purple jug. Great stuff. And congrats on your marriage. I hope you still get to buy cool toys from time to time.


Salty (John)

Haha thanks dude! I love sharing disaster stories. Always reminds me of the best bit of advice I received from my first boss when I was starting out in engineering:


Everything always takes longer than it does.

Makes me feel better when seemingly every garage project has some level of "ah shit."

[slater]

Haha thanks dude! I love sharing disaster stories. Always reminds me of the best bit of advice I received from my first boss when I was starting out in engineering:



Makes me feel better when seemingly every garage project has some level of "ah shit."

amen, brother... it definitely does. :) the key is being able to roll with it!

love that quote, btw.

[SaltyNC]

Makes me feel better when seemingly every garage project has some level of "ah shit."

I know that's right. My wife was leaving for Atlanta Mon morning and needed an oil change in the MINI Countryman. It's ridiculous where they place that oil filter housing. Well, my 15 minute oil change turned into an overflow coolant tank issue. Luckily, it was just an o-ring swap on a fitting on the bottom of the tank and I had spare coolant, but it was cold Sun, and I nearly froze trying to get all that wrapped up before dark.

Great quote!

Salty

[YoitsTmac]

ZHP PIZZA!!! Oh buddy, I've been stalking your hard around here and E46F. We've shared our short talks too. Love the build thread and glad I found it! I'm personally looking forward to a wheel change! It's been a while since I've seen this kind of passion in E46, it's uplifting. Keep up the good work!

[ZHPizza]

THICC
H
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C
C

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180316/4065f192212750032c0c0d650a982627.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180316/d8b296a814c2320349bc99885e342592.jpg

[Oltorf]

THICC
H
I
C
C

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180316/4065f192212750032c0c0d650a982627.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180316/d8b296a814c2320349bc99885e342592.jpg

oh my... that looks good.

[SaltyNC]

:like

[704sw]

T H I C C
H
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C
C










Needs spaces, yo.

[BMWCurves]

If "T H I C C" isn't stitched into the wheel, then I don't want nuthin' to do with it.

[danewilson77]

THICC
H
I
C
C

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180316/4065f192212750032c0c0d650a982627.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180316/d8b296a814c2320349bc99885e342592.jpgThat looks great.

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[ZHPizza]

oh my... that looks good.
:like
That looks great.

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Thx bois. It feels awesome with the extra juicy booty wrapped in there.


T H I C C
H
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C
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Needs spaces, yo.
Frig.

If "T H I C C" isn't stitched into the wheel, then I don't want nuthin' to do with it.Well shit. I mean, you're right, but stitching through the leather suxxx.

I'ma bust out the bedazzler.

[ZHPizza]

ZHP PIZZA!!! Oh buddy, I've been stalking your hard around here and E46F. We've shared our short talks too. Love the build thread and glad I found it! I'm personally looking forward to a wheel change! It's been a while since I've seen this kind of passion in E46, it's uplifting. Keep up the good work!Dude - sorry I missed this! Glad to see you around. What's your wheel plan looking like?

[Hornung418]

ｔｈｉｃｃ
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[Newjack]

Edit: can't delete posts through shit Tapatalk

[Hornung418]

Edit: can't delete posts through shit TapatalkYou're a shit poster.

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[704sw]

Edit: can't delete posts through shit Tapatalk

https://media.giphy.com/media/13Ev9571xt8Bdm/giphy.gif

[Newjack]

https://media.giphy.com/media/13Ev9571xt8Bdm/giphy.gifTapatalk is straight 100% ass.

I refuse to pay for an app I've already pay for once before. Even if they ads are horrible. They range from guns, real estate, anime bullshit (I'm not a fucking weeaboo) emoji apps to old dusty ass GILF's in my area trying to bang me. (How are these ads even age appropriate at all?)

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[Hornung418]

Tapatalk is straight 100% ass.

I refuse to pay for an app I've already pay for once before. Even if they ads are horrible. They range from guns, real estate, anime bullshit (I'm not a fucking weeaboo) emoji apps to old dusty ass GILF's in my area trying to bang me. (How are these ads even age appropriate at all?)

Sent from my Nexus 5X using TapatalkI really don't even know how you have these problems...I just had to request a fee waiver since I had paid prior to the price hike. Even then, my app works perfectly!

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[holyc0w]

I refuse to pay for an app I've already pay for once before. Even if they ads are horrible. They range from guns, real estate, anime bullshit (I'm not a fucking weeaboo) emoji apps to old dusty ass GILF's in my area trying to bang me. (How are these ads even age appropriate at all?)


I think it uses your browsing history.

[Hornung418]

I think it uses your browsing history.[emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]🤣🤣🤣🤣

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[Newjack]

I think it uses your browsing history.What did I search for to deserve this shit?

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180318/58d5f63b8d40d9ef427918aa9536cbe0.jpg

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[Hornung418]

What did I search for to deserve this shit?

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180318/58d5f63b8d40d9ef427918aa9536cbe0.jpg

Sent from my Nexus 5X using TapatalkHahahahahahahahahahahahahahah!!!

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[Newjack]

What did I search for to deserve this shit?

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180318/58d5f63b8d40d9ef427918aa9536cbe0.jpg

Sent from my Nexus 5X using TapatalkWHY DOES AN EMOJI NEES A BRA AND PANTIES WHYYYY

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Edit: I'm sorry for derailing this thread so hard. OP your car is gorgeous.

[704sw]

Honestly those are amazing. I feel like they’d have a lot of use in daily life.

[Sockethead]

No it's just random BS. I never use the browser on my phone

[danewilson77]

I really don't even know how you have these problems...I just had to request a fee waiver since I had paid prior to the price hike. Even then, my app works perfectly!

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[ZHPizza]

Guys.

This is ridiculous.

Y'all been spouting all this shit about ads.

And ain't nobody post a link to the GILFs in my neighborhood tryna bang.

Come on now.

Hook a brotha up.

[SaltyNC]

What did I search for to deserve this shit?

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180318/58d5f63b8d40d9ef427918aa9536cbe0.jpg

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That is pretty funny. Brings back a memory from the movie Kingpin I can't get out of my head.

[ZHPizza]

Got distracted with a few side quests on the red car yesterday. First of all, a big thank you to @SaltyNC for letting me borrow (by way of Spenser) his BMW wiper arm puller. I have fought with this stupid wiper arm for months using hammers, drills, janky gear pullers, etc. Throw on the right tool for the job and suddenly it's easy. Arm slid off without a bit of fuss and I finally have properly aligned wiper arms that don't clip the hood.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180319/35ade5dc4d10042eaf16adbd1f726c03.jpg

Also came across the old Berber style floor mats that @ELCID86 had sent me a while back. The foam backing had degraded and with it the glued on Velcro pads, so I busted out the giant sewing needle from my steering wheel cover and some heavy black thread, mashed it through with some pliers and Bam! Like-new floor mats.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180319/53c2355aa75a57a4a833ddeb83402b62.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180319/418a683fdc3a73de070696d83022c5f6.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180319/35af00c0e55ee17ffbe6e72cdf285f12.jpg

Now we flossin'

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180319/a93f06cdf1dd6f41026cd8a25754eb40.jpg

[anandoc]

That steering wheel looks stupid in your car. You should get rid of it immediately. Bring it along with you next time you are here and I will take it off your hands.

[ZHPizza]

That steering wheel looks stupid in your car. You should get rid of it immediately. Bring it along with you next time you are here and I will take it off your hands.

It just takes this cover (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Black-Artificial-Leather-Steering-Wheel-Cover-for-BMW-E46-E39-330i-540i-525i-530i-330Ci-M3/32720421604.html) and about 3-4 hours of pissed off taping, stitching, backing up, restitching, getting a beer, stitching, cursing, taking a walk, stitching, cursing, cursing, trying to teach the dog to stitch, cursing, stitching, and voila!

[az3579]

I think your airbag needs adjustment.

That cover actually looks very good. I haven't seen any covers I liked because they usually have noticeable imperfections in the application, but yours looks spot on.

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[papa_g]

I think your airbag needs adjustment.

That cover actually looks very good. I haven't seen any covers I liked because they usually have noticeable imperfections in the application, but yours looks spot on.

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+1
I went and got the airbag recall service last month, and just a few days ago I noticed my driver side airbag cover was sticking out in the corner so i gave it a good push and now it is flush with the dash again. But then I noticed my cube trim is wobbly, like the clips holding it in place are broken or something

[johnrando]

Awesome looking steering wheel.

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[anandoc]

It just takes this cover (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Black-Artificial-Leather-Steering-Wheel-Cover-for-BMW-E46-E39-330i-540i-525i-530i-330Ci-M3/32720421604.html) and about 3-4 hours of pissed off taping, stitching, backing up, restitching, getting a beer, stitching, cursing, taking a walk, stitching, cursing, cursing, trying to teach the dog to stitch, cursing, stitching, and voila!

I read all of that in your fancy southern accent.

Great job on the wheel though - looks fantastic! Err...I mean, it will look fantastic in my car :)

[SaltyNC]

Glad the puller worked for you. Some of the velcro pads are off my mats, too. I didn't think about stitching them on. I was going to try some adhesive. Stitching looks more permanent.

[webster]

i gave up on the stitching cover job attempt. just bought a Coby wheel instead. it's just money right?

your job looks great tho.

[Newjack]

+1
I went and got the airbag recall service last month, and just a few days ago I noticed my driver side airbag cover was sticking out in the corner so i gave it a good push and now it is flush with the dash again. But then I noticed my cube trim is wobbly, like the clips holding it in place are broken or somethingSee this makes me nervous to have the airbag recall done. I don't trust the dealership not to date my car when I'm paying out the ass for service let alone them being forced to do work for free.

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[slater]

dude, that steering wheel cover looks great! still probably worth the effort for the cost paid, right?

[SaltyNC]

I had two broken clips from what I am guessing was the airbag recall. It was done before I bought the car. I ordered new ones. It's a quick and easy fix, but definitely understand the aggravation of fixing something that should have been handled by the person servicing the car. If they broke the clips, they should have replaced the clips, and they had to know they broke the clips. I bought mine from these guys:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/361077038643

[san]

See this makes me nervous to have the airbag recall done. I don't trust the dealership not to date my car when I'm paying out the ass for service let alone them being forced to do work for free.

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We may not be paying them but I’m sure bmw is.


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[ZHPizza]

I think your airbag needs adjustment.

That cover actually looks very good. I haven't seen any covers I liked because they usually have noticeable imperfections in the application, but yours looks spot on.

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Awesome looking steering wheel.

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lol don't zoom in. It's a mess, but it fits well enough and I love the added thickness. Airbag is definitely a bit wonky rn.



I read all of that in your fancy southern accent.

Great job on the wheel though - looks fantastic! Err...I mean, it will look fantastic in my car :)

I mean I already had beer and my dog in there. I'm just a pair of blue jeans and my truck away from a country song.



Glad the puller worked for you. Some of the velcro pads are off my mats, too. I didn't think about stitching them on. I was going to try some adhesive. Stitching looks more permanent.

The stitching worked great and I was honestly surprised that it didn't show on the top side. Very happy with the mats now.



i gave up on the stitching cover job attempt. just bought a Coby wheel instead. it's just money right?

your job looks great tho.


dude, that steering wheel cover looks great! still probably worth the effort for the cost paid, right?

Yeah dudes, definitely worth the $23 for this cheap-o wrap. I don't like the feel of the faux leather, though. I'm already considering a proper leather wrap if it bothers me as much as I think it will in the summer.



+1
I went and got the airbag recall service last month, and just a few days ago I noticed my driver side airbag cover was sticking out in the corner so i gave it a good push and now it is flush with the dash again. But then I noticed my cube trim is wobbly, like the clips holding it in place are broken or something


See this makes me nervous to have the airbag recall done. I don't trust the dealership not to date my car when I'm paying out the ass for service let alone them being forced to do work for free.

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I had two broken clips from what I am guessing was the airbag recall. It was done before I bought the car. I ordered new ones. It's a quick and easy fix, but definitely understand the aggravation of fixing something that should have been handled by the person servicing the car. If they broke the clips, they should have replaced the clips, and they had to know they broke the clips. I bought mine from these guys:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/361077038643

FYI the airbag recall doesn't involve any trim removal. You just stick a screwdriver in the backside of the steering wheel to release the clips holding the airbag in and it pops right out. I pored through several threads on the recall and the only damage people reported was a few screwdriver nicks on the steering wheel trim from careless techs. Those people got a new trim piece out of the deal.

Get the recall done, though. Or at least check your airbag yourself. White label = ok, no replacement needed. Yellow label = claymore airbag.

[Hornung418]

It's two T30 screws that secure the airbag to the wheel, not clips.

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[ZHPizza]

It's two T30 screws that secure the airbag to the wheel, not clips.

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Nah, I think the torx screws apply to the old 4 spoke style. I saw that in the work instructions too, but it's the clippy version for our wheels. I've popped that bad boy out at least a dozen times on 3 different cars now.

See here for the procedure on our wheels:

https://workshop-manuals.com/bmw/3_series_e46/330ci_m54_coupe/2_repair_instructions/32__steering_and_wheel_alignment/34__steering_wheel_for_airbag/3_ra__removing_and_installing_replacing_airbag_uni t_(plugged_airbag_unit)/page_1631/

[Hornung418]

Nah, I think the torx screws apply to the old 4 spoke style. I saw that I the work instructions too, but it's the clippy version for our wheels. I've popped that bad boy out at least a dozen times on 3 different cars now.

See here for the procedure on our wheels:

https://workshop-manuals.com/bmw/3_series_e46/330ci_m54_coupe/2_repair_instructions/32__steering_and_wheel_alignment/34__steering_wheel_for_airbag/3_ra__removing_and_installing_replacing_airbag_uni t_(plugged_airbag_unit)/page_1631/Hahahahaha you know what? I was thinking of my 944's old steering wheel. Disregard anything I say about BMW lol.

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[johnrando]

They damaged several peoples going the recall, even though no reason they should. I even pre removed the main piece and they scratched up the other! Just take your own pieces off b3 you go in, or take pics and point out the good condirion of ur trim when you take it in.

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[papa_g]

FYI the airbag recall doesn't involve any trim removal. You just stick a screwdriver in the backside of the steering wheel to release the clips holding the airbag in and it pops right out. I pored through several threads on the recall and the only damage people reported was a few screwdriver nicks on the steering wheel trim from careless techs. Those people got a new trim piece out of the deal.

Get the recall done, though. Or at least check your airbag yourself. White label = ok, no replacement needed. Yellow label = claymore airbag.

If you are getting the passenger side airbag done it requires trim removal, at least thats what they told me. And apparently that's what they did!

[ZHPizza]

If you are getting the passenger side airbag done it requires trim removal, at least thats what they told me. And apparently that's what they did!Ah gotcha. I was thinking driver's side only.

[danewilson77]

Not that I'm all that offended, but I'm surprised TT would put this ad on Pizza's thread. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180323/f4a420ee4fd24a8420d6fbe8adc68b72.jpg

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[Hornung418]

Not that I'm all that offended, but I'm surprised TT would put this ad on Pizza's thread. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180323/f4a420ee4fd24a8420d6fbe8adc68b72.jpg

Sent from my SM-G955U using TapatalkLolol that's the screen cap that Rob took and it's showing you a picture preview of the thread. It's confusing, but I imdie every time I see it lmfao

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[ZHPizza]

Arc8update!

So I got home Thursday night and found some THICC hoes by my garage...and the 18x9.5 wheels were hella wide too ayooo

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180402/a4a46e5bca913c095727a1edf71d43a0.jpg

Nah but for real I was like damn how I gonna fit these bitties I ain't even kno

Turns out my local shop was open on Friday while I was off, but their bays were full, so they could swap my tires over if I brought the wheels in loose. So I washed the whip, snagged one last pic with the Alzors, and got her up on the quickjack so I could gank her shoes.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180402/fe9251fe69ca810a656b71948e33536f.jpg

Then called in the touring:

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180402/9c115ea9d5bc3b4c07f51cddda94a518.jpg

Got the wheels back that afternoon and was like damn. Like. Those 235s are ridic wide.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180402/3103235d8fe52a74c01e2046bda45aa9.jpg

Here they are lined up for a comparo. Left is 235/40 on 18x9.5, right is 255/35 on 18x8.5. Coopers ftw.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180402/42d4adcfab35c144df936f1533d6028d.jpg

Test mounted and we good to go!

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180402/4e0022cf054973654863e51c9effff72.jpg

[ZHPizza]

BUT WAIT

Everything gotta get coated first.

I washed the wheels real good like and left em overnight to dry. Got up early Saturday morning and set up a work station to apply Optimum Gloss Coat to every surface of the wheels and the center caps.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180402/e34049ac099c569de306b5789e862379.jpg

Brake dust got nothing. On. Me.

BUT WAIT

I have 24 hours for the coating to cure and these wheel bolts are hot garbage. Can't have them looking all janky on my shiny new wheels! I thought about buying new ones, but tryna live that reduce/reuse/recycle lyfe, so....

LET'S REFINISH SOME WHEEL BOLTS

Chucked all 20 of them little buggers up in a drill and worked a wire brush all up in their nooks and crannies.


https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180402/26783b8334fe43102663222ad4200654.jpg

Plugged them into a cardboard box for a couple coats of paint and left them for the day to dry.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180402/995dbabb48000e7551f633219a2bb4e6.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180402/872d4db1914d148d9c09b763eaef30a0.jpg


Y'all want some progress pics? HAVE SOME PROGRESS PICS

BINGO
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180402/547d8f6dcb81b32cbae139b9269ddc6e.jpg

BANGO
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180402/1ec367206eba5bb1c09f7fcc28442cfc.jpg

BONGO
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180402/0da4b1f9cacbb1a1b2d0cd09dd964a02.jpg

"Oh but pizza pants you'll chip all of that paint off when you put a socket on them"

PLASTIC BAG TRICKAROO

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180402/e32a5e72fbf5668c26e79f630275bfe6.jpg

Ayyye
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180402/340e69d2e2e896da16700582e7c8cd53.jpg

[704sw]

You have a soft touch/coated 17mm socket?

[Sockethead]

Man, I need to do that to my wheel hardware....

[ZHPizza]

And the finished goods:https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180402/fdb6e02ee983efb4c1afda8efe89330e.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180402/b8b4e341b05faa77664bc188541310b5.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180402/502e252676a173dd91d1d4038e9e1eda.jpg

The suspension hadn't settled yet, but damn girl

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180402/8655c7e06b4ad910a3fd611a4b09dace.jpg

[Stigissimo]

Arc8update!

So I got home Thursday night and found some THICC hoes by my garage...and the 18x9.5 wheels were hella wide too ayooo

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180402/a4a46e5bca913c095727a1edf71d43a0.jpg



Those are some large loaves of bread you’ve got sitting out there near your wheels


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[slater]

hot dang, those look the business!

and frig man, nice work on the coating and the wheel bolts... your Professional Engineer Brain has ideas and patience that mine can't match.




oh, and i loved the shot of the Touring swallowing up 8 wheels and 4 tires. :)

[ZHPizza]

You have a soft touch/coated 17mm socket?

I same-day-ed this bad boy (https://www.amazon.com/ABN-Inch-Impact-Drive-Socket/dp/B071RRX9K8/) Saturday morning. The paint on the bolts wasn't fully cured, so I used a plastic bag in the socket to keep from marring em up too bad. They still took some damage when being torqued down, but whatevs. I wasn't about to wait 5 days to mount my wheels just so some stupid paint can harden up.


Man, I need to do that to my wheel hardware....

ye u do


Those are some large loaves of bread you’ve got sitting out there near your wheels


they squat


hot dang, those look the business!

and frig man, nice work on the coating and the wheel bolts... your Professional Engineer Brain has ideas and patience that mine can't match.




oh, and i loved the shot of the Touring swallowing up 8 wheels and 4 tires. :)

hah! It worked out since I had a lot of down time. Was going out with friends Saturday, so I did the coating that morning since they would have time to cure. Then painted the bolts Sunday morning before leaving for the day to see family and put it everything together Sunday night. Just worked in the steps where I could.

The touring shot was totes for you, Peterman. I laid out all of the wheels/tires and was like....I...I just don't know how I'm going to fit this in that little car...

Then I got going and realized it had TONS of room. Like, I could have easily fit another set of wheels and the dogs in there.

[ZHPizza]

Now as far as fitment goes, I had some concerns with the 18x9.5 et35. So much so that I busted out the grinder to cut down the plastic extrustion on the rear fender liners along with the stud for the fender clip.

You can see where the tire rub had already worn it down when I had spacers in the rear:
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180402/015cee777373d27390b08f4eda2931b8.jpg

Grounded:
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180402/203a301b62648b599d0017294bed0962.jpg

Turns out the rear fitment isn't all that aggressive. I still need to hit some dips with a full tank of gas, but it looks ok for now:
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180402/405256913061e593f986d0b88f6406d6.jpg

The front is pretty dang pushed out though:
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180402/08deae364cfa52e310f0f851f6efc949.jpg

[704sw]

Just need another 3° of camber and #stancenation

[Sockethead]

Damn, looking at those pics is a relief for me... I just bought Apex SM-10 18X9.5 ET 35 for the rear and was ready to send them back unopened after staring at my at my current 9.0 ET 35 rear wheel clearance...

[YoitsTmac]

I love the way that looks, awesome job. So clean!! Do you have Z4M bushings? I thought ET35 was a perfect fit on E46’s. I just ordered some wheels and decided not to go ET35 knowing the bushings lush the hubs out

[ZHPizza]

Just need another 3° of camber and #stancenation

I can't wait to compare arc8 fitments. Tow your car up into town?


Damn, looking at those pics is a relief for me... I just bought Apex SM-10 18X9.5 ET 35 for the rear and was ready to send them back unopened after staring at my at my current 9.0 ET 35 rear wheel clearance...

What size tire are you wanting to run and how wide is the tread? I only had light rubbing with my 235/40r18's on 9" wide wheels, but that was with a spacer that pushed it to et32. There may be more room in the rear on coupies tho.


I love the way that looks, awesome job. So clean!! Do you have Z4M bushings? I thought ET35 was a perfect fit on E46’s. I just ordered some wheels and decided not to go ET35 knowing the bushings lush the hubs out

Thanks man. I have the OE bushings. I also don't think that the Z4 ones would play well with my taller, pushed out tires.

[704sw]

I can't wait to compare arc8 fitments. Tow your car up into town?



Uhh, sorry dawg.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180402/b68d21876c39891c98400b116df22af4.jpeg

[Sockethead]

What size tire are you wanting to run and how wide is the tread? I only had light rubbing with my 235/40r18's on 9" wide wheels, but that was with a spacer that pushed it to et32. There may be more room in the rear on coupies tho.



I'm running stock tire sizes 255x35x18 Hancooks... they have a pretty narrow tread.
I forgot you had a coupe... I think they do have a little more clearance IIRC Yikes!... back to afraid of opening them...

[Johnmadd]

I'm running stock tire sizes 255x35x18 Hancooks... they have a pretty narrow tread.
I forgot you had a coupe... I think they do have a little more clearance IIRC Yikes!... back to afraid of opening them...


I may be open to buying your old wheels :shifty

[anandoc]

Dayum Pizza, those wheels look sick AF!

ARC8's have always been the dream wheels for me. Maybe someday when I have some $$$ saved up and we have full-on trade wars going on so that the CAD doesn't suck as much as it does now. :)

[BMWCurves]

I haven’t heard “Bingo Bango Bongo” in so long I thought it was 1998.

Good update. One problem tho: where are your spinnaz/sittaz?


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[holyc0w]

Dem wheel bolts do'