New guy from West Texas - 2005 black on black sedan ZHP

[Oltorf]

I just bought a ZHP off of ebay, and it gets here tomorrow. It's a bit of a project:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2005-BMW-3-Series-RARE-ZHP-6-SPD-MANUAL-CLOSEST-THING-TO-M3-SEDAN/322683339922?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

I'm planning on taking my time fixing it up. It was in an accident, but not a bad one. I figure I'll do all the engine accessory and cooling system upgrades while it's apart - aluminum pulleys, cooling system, etc. I might do a carbon fiber hood, but i'm suspicious of the quality of aftermarket hoods and if it's a worthwhile upgrade.

Other than that, I'm just going to drive it. I'm into off-roading and I have a project H3. I'm planning on driving that in the winter and this car in the summer.

This site seems like a great resource. I've been reading through all the wikis and stuff and seeing what the common issues are and I have a pretty good list of things to do.

Also, i'm going to have a hard time with the "ZHP recommended service" - I live in West Texas and It's ALWAYS dusty here. This thing will probably never be clean for more than 10 minutes at a time :crying

[ELCID86]

Congrats and welcome to the club.


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[san]

Welcome


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[Yelkos]

Welcome, looks like a great project
please send updates and photos of your progress

[Vas]

Welcome

[mikebmooney]

Welcome.....

[fredo]

Welcome, sir. Austin TX here.

[3ZHP]

Welcome!


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[danewilson77]

Welcome to the Mafia.

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[Oli77]

Welcome and good luck fixing the car.

[Oltorf]

Welcome, looks like a great project
please send updates and photos of your progress

i'll do a build thread with updates if anyone is interested.


Welcome, sir. Austin TX here.

Hey, you probably recognize my user name since you're from Austin. I actually just got back from camping near Hamilton pool.

[i_b_bass]

Welcome and good luck with the project!

[fredo]

Hey, you probably recognize my user name since you're from Austin. I actually just got back from camping near Hamilton pool.

You bet, I drive thru Oltorf on my way back home from work. Tell me next time you are in town, maybe we can meet up.

[Aeternalis]

Welcome! Dallas, TX here. I also have family in the Lubbock area, so I've been up there many times growing up and as an adult. :)

[Oltorf]

You bet, I drive thru Oltorf on my way back home from work. Tell me next time you are in town, maybe we can meet up.

that would be cool.

Thanks everyone, i just ordered a bunch of parts. I'll start this weekend.

[Not_Special]

Welcome to the forum and the best of luck getting her all back in shape. Hopefully it's an easy fix/ replace of parts and paint.

[johnrando]

Welcome. Black ZHPs FTW.

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