What did you do for your ZHP/BMW today?

[carsontl]

i tore it in like 5 places lmao, it's not torn around the edges but towards the middle out in the open

[ryankokesh]

Mine stay on for hours, like Dane says.

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[Pip]

i tore it in like 5 places lmao, it's not torn around the edges but towards the middle out in the open

You're probably ok as long as the seal is good because it naturally has some holes for the cabling and stuff. I'd check using a hose on the outside of the window with the window shut and door closed just to make sure. It would suck to find out on a really rainy day and realize you need to seal your doors and soak up the water from your floor boards - hint, hint.

[carsontl]

You're probably ok as long as the seal is good because it naturally has some holes for the cabling and stuff. I'd check using a hose on the outside of the window with the window shut and door closed just to make sure. It would suck to find out on a really rainy day and realize you need to seal your doors and soak up the water from your floor boards - hint, hint.

If I order a replacement, does it come with the sealing stuff?

[Pip]

If I order a replacement, does it come with the sealing stuff?

Not trying to scare you into buying a new one because you're barrier is prob fine but I think you'd need to purchase the sealant separately. I'd definitely test before buying anything. If you need a baseline test the rear door as well. OEM is some type of butyl tape but I used this sealant:
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[Sockethead]

When I tear that stuff, I just tape it back together with some boxing tape...

[Ryans323i]

@Rob: Tint looks great! Fwiw, I have a little weird "bubbling" around the dot matrix. Most e46s I've ever seen has this.





I want to see video of said LED side markers on then off. :shifty

[ryankokesh]

Me too...


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[Nivo]

Replaced Transmission fluid with royal purple. much better now.
Next is windshield trim at wipers and new console with euro bin and bin on the rear instead of the ashtray.

[az3579]

I want to see video of said LED side markers on then off. :shifty

Do you care who makes said video? I could make one for you if you want.

[Newjack]

Replaced Transmission fluid with royal purple. much better now.
Next is windshield trim at wipers and new console with euro bin and bin on the rear instead of the ashtray.

I don't know about transmissions, but I would stay away from Royal Purple. (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?6738-Survey-Says-Get-the-Royal-Purple-out-of-Your-Diff&highlight=royal+purple)

[Ryans323i]

Are you a trained videographer?

[az3579]

Are you a trained videographer?

I know how to upload videos to Facebook.
Trained enough for ya? :biggrin

[Nivo]

I don't know about transmissions, but I would stay away from Royal Purple. (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?6738-Survey-Says-Get-the-Royal-Purple-out-of-Your-Diff&highlight=royal+purple)

Rear end has Redline in it. Transmission had Amsoil stuff went with Royal Purple. Knowing me I will change again. If stuff blows I fix it myself, no worries here. :-)

[Ryans323i]

I know how to upload videos to Facebook.
Trained enough for ya? :biggrin

Well I'm not on The Facebook, but I bet you can handle the job. ;)

[az3579]

Well I'm not on The Facebook, but I bet you can handle the job. ;)

It's OK, I don't upload videos to Facebook. I just know how to. :)
It'll be a YouTube thing. Hopefully it'll stop raining here at some point today.

[Ryans323i]

Sounds good BP. Thanks!

[ryankokesh]

It's OK, I don't upload videos to Facebook. I just know how to. :)
It'll be a YouTube thing. Hopefully it'll stop raining here at some point today.

A real videographer would get the job done, rain or shine. :ronald

[az3579]

A real videographer would get the job done, rain or shine. :ronald

Thanks, but my iPhone don't get wet for nobody. I need a functioning phone!

And my DSLR... Same story.
Electronics that are meant for use in the dry typically don't like water. :p


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[iZHP]

Gonna be raining here today and tomorrow :/ meh

[UdubBadger]

It's OK, I don't upload videos to Facebook.

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[MrMaico]

If I order a replacement, does it come with the sealing stuff?

I haven't had mine apart yet but I'd think this stuff would be like the oem stuff. We have some at work and it feels like it would work great and be easier to remove than silicone if you have to take it apart again in the future.

http://www.amazon.com/3M-08578-Black-Strip-Calk/dp/B000PEZ1L4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1336516222&sr=8-1

[iZHP]

That was so 15 seconds ago.

[toddness]

I took mine to Bill Arnold (divine?) for a once over (Insp II @ 57K) and committed to buying Webster's Noah cover.

[jayjay_dee]

I will be taking my ZHP to JMK BMW tonight for their Customer Appreciation Day (free car inspection) and hopefully the tail light recall...

of course, i will TRY to DIY if they find anything thats wrong on my car...

[nike001]

Had intentions on fixing my VANOS stud, but that went awry. The stud threads into the head.. but when Terra and I tried to torque it (only 8 ft-lbs) the nut would just pull the stud out. Red Loctite didn't even work. Worked probably about 5 hours today; took the VCG and VANOS off to get to the hole..

But we also drained my oil.. Now to remember to put oil back in it before I start it back up. I guess I'll be taking my moms car to work tomorrow :(

[NorCalZman]

I will be taking my ZHP to JMK BMW tonight for their Customer Appreciation Day (free car inspection) and hopefully the tail light recall...

of course, i will TRY to DIY if they find anything thats wrong on my car...

Hah, neat. I wonder if all dealers do that

[spencers]

Last night I gave the car a much needed bath.

[jayjay_dee]

Hah, neat. I wonder if all dealers do that

Free gifts from JMK BMW...

3942

Inspection came back with few items needed:
- perform fuel injector service
- replace left lower ball joint
- replace thrust arm bushing
- and the OFHG

Hopefully the shimmy i feel will be gone after replacing the thrust arm bushing...

I can probably do the OFHG, not sure about 2 & 3.... is #1 really necessary?

and lastly, i bought a performance exhaust....

[Ryans323i]

First, dang those are nice gifts!

Second, like how you nonchalantly expressed you got a performance exhaust. Sweet can't wait to hear it.

[danewilson77]

Free gifts from JMK BMW...

3942

Inspection came back with few items needed:
- perform fuel injector service
- replace left lower ball joint
- replace thrust arm bushing
- and the OFHG

Hopefully the shimmy i feel will be gone after replacing the thrust arm bushing...

I can probably do the OFHG, not sure about 2 & 3.... is #1 really necessary?

and lastly, i bought a performance exhaust....

Fuel injector service equates to...what?

Lower left ball joint = control arm?

If you're OFHG is leaking....how much oil do you add between oil changes and what is your change frequency?

[Ryans323i]

OFHG -Oil Filter Housing Gasket

Right?

[danewilson77]

OFHG -Oil Filter Housing Gasket

Right?

Yes dear

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[cakM3]

Hardwired my Beltronics STi Driver :thumbsup

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[az3579]

Took Wobbie to a local hand wash place in State College. Super clean now!
Annoying that there's already a layer of pollen on it though. :shifty

[Johnmadd]

Hardwired my Beltronics STi Driver :thumbsup

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Be careful with that coming into va for the meet, at the least make sure its not visible.

[cakM3]

Actually, I can leave my radar detector mount in place and not get harassed. I have talked to a few VA police officers during my many travels to Manassas and they told me just to make sure I have my radar detector dismounted and put away. I usually have mine put away by the time I get to Bethesda, MD. Appreciate the heads up though :thumbsup

[Johnmadd]

Cool, ^

[Hornung418]

I still don't know why VA Pole-sitters feel offended by radar detectors...

[M0nk3y]

Isnt the STi a non-leaky detector?

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[terraphantm]

Isnt the STi a non-leaky detector?

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Last I checked, yes. If hidden properly, you won't get pulled over for having it.

[cakM3]

Isnt the STi a non-leaky detector?

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The STi Driver is undetectable.

[danewilson77]

Mmm... Good info

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[cakM3]

Beltronics came out with the STi Magnum which is much better in performance than my STi Driver. Both have casing made of magnesium. Awesome radar detectors, especially if your desire is to be stealth...:thumbsup Eventually, I will complete my ESM suite with Laser Interceptor so I have both passive and active capabilities for my ZHP road warrior :biggrin


not that I plan to speed but I usually keep it at 10 over....at least this way I can check myself and not worry about getting nailed up here in RI, MA, or CT.....

[jayjay_dee]

Fuel injector service equates to...what?

Lower left ball joint = control arm?

If you're OFHG is leaking....how much oil do you add between oil changes and what is your change frequency?

good questions Dane, but i also dont know the answers... but i think the thurst arm bushing = control arm bushing?

I decided to get a 2nd opinion and went to my indy, put my car on the lift and they checked the bushings, they cant find anything wrong with it...
no leak/crack...

whats even funnier is they showed me my brake pads and advised me that it need to be replaced very very soon, but the report from BMW said its still okay?

so heres my plan, im taking my car to a guy who is working as a tech in Morristown BMW, and he told me he'll gladly inspect my car again (based on the
initial recommendation from JMK BMW)... hopefully things will get sorted out...

for now, im sticking to my initial plan, change the auto trans fluid and differential fluid too... next is the OFHG...

[jayjay_dee]

First, dang those are nice gifts!

Second, like how you nonchalantly expressed you got a performance exhaust. Sweet can't wait to hear it.

Ryan, im not yet 100% sure if i wanna put it on my car, i mean i love the current ZHP muffler sound and i read that this performance
exhaust got the same sound... can somebody confirm?

another option for me is to sell it here or e46F...

[Hornung418]

It's lighter and flows better. You'll get a deeper sound but that's about it. I don't see many people beating each other up to get one...

[nike001]

Today I got my VANOS back on.. but after Terra and I got it all bundled up, it's expelling a decent amount of smoke from the engine bay. Definitely doesn't smell like oil.. and I took it for a ~15 mile drive tonight and it was still doing it when I got home. Any ideas?????

[jayjay_dee]

It's lighter and flows better. You'll get a deeper sound but that's about it. I don't see many people beating each other up to get one...

thanks for the info Justin...

and you're right, demand is not high compared to the CF perf strut bar...

i might end up installing it anyway, cant lose anyway with the price i paid for it...

[brettbimmer]

Inhaled some asbestos...er...installed new rear brake pads!

[M0nk3y]

Beltronics came out with the STi Magnum which is much better in performance than my STi Driver. Both have casing made of magnesium. Awesome radar detectors, especially if your desire is to be stealth...:thumbsup Eventually, I will complete my ESM suite with Laser Interceptor so I have both passive and active capabilities for my ZHP road warrior :biggrin


not that I plan to speed but I usually keep it at 10 over....at least this way I can check myself and not worry about getting nailed up here in RI, MA, or CT.....

I want to get a LI as well but for now it will hold off.

Just to mention as well, the Escort Redline is the same exact thing as the STi (Infact it's the same company).

Both are non-leaky detectors. Go with what you like.

I wanted a redline, but never venture into VA for the matter so I figured it's not worth to get a non-leaky detector...I'd rather have quite cities.

With that being said, any Escort/Beltronics/V1 Product now is an awesome product. You really can't go wrong and every company can cater to individual needs

[terraphantm]

Today I got my VANOS back on.. but after Terra and I got it all bundled up, it's expelling a decent amount of smoke from the engine bay. Definitely doesn't smell like oil.. and I took it for a ~15 mile drive tonight and it was still doing it when I got home. Any ideas?????

Did the SES come back?

Maybe you're burning those bugs >< or do you think that rubber gasket we lost fell on the exhaust and is burning up? That would smell terrible

Or it is oil - perhaps the VCG is leaking at the rear passenger corner, dripping onto the exhaust, and making smoke.

[HokieZHP]

I want to get a LI as well but for now it will hold off.

Just to mention as well, the Escort Redline is the same exact thing as the STi (Infact it's the same company).

Both are non-leaky detectors. Go with what you like.

I wanted a redline, but never venture into VA for the matter so I figured it's not worth to get a non-leaky detector...I'd rather have quite cities.

With that being said, any Escort/Beltronics/V1 Product now is an awesome product. You really can't go wrong and every company can cater to individual needs

Yeah the problem is I live in VA for college so I would have to have one that is undetectable. I'm looking at the magnum, just don't have the extra cash to drop on it right now

[danewilson77]

Did the SES come back?

Maybe you're burning those bugs >< or do you think that rubber gasket we lost fell on the exhaust and is burning up? That would smell terrible

Or it is oil - perhaps the VCG is leaking at the rear passenger corner, dripping onto the exhaust, and making smoke.

I'm gonna vote VCG....

[Ryans323i]

So, if I don't remove my V1 from the windshield, even though I'll have it turned off, I could get a ticket in VA?

[kpro]

just turn it off and hide it in your car and you should be fine Ryan.

[Ryans323i]

Ugh, this is going to bug me. Oh well.

[cakM3]

So, if I don't remove my V1 from the windshield, even though I'll have it turned off, I could get a ticket in VA?

Ryan,

If you have your V1 mounted you will get pulled over and possibly have your radar detector confiscated. At best the police officer will document the serial number of your detector and give it back to you with a ticket.

Best to put your radar detector away when you enter VA...

[Ryans323i]

Wholly crap. I'd pitch one heck of a fit!

[webster]

i have a fun analogy

Virginia is to radar detector laws AS Pennsylvania is to beer distribution laws

both are F'd lol

[nike001]

I'm gonna vote VCG....

Yes & no. Somehow in the excitement of putting everything together with Terra last night, we somehow missed that an o2 wire was tucked under the VCG. We fixed it after work today.. and man, it was smoking really good. All better now though :)

Now I'm just waiting for the next thing to go wrong :)

[3ZHPGUY]

I did the first wax of 2012 but, what makes it so special is that I’m 600 miles away from home, living in a hotel with the car sleeping outside for an extended period for the first time in it life. The wax was done in a state park five minutes away from my hotel and the additional picks where shot in other areas of the park throughout this week.

All this was done to get up at the but -crack of dawn tomorrow, to drive an hour plus to Nashville, TN for Coffee”n”Cars. Picks of last week’s are at the end and I did experience rain for the better part of the drive to get there last week. Because of the poor attendance, It’s been said that the exotics will be out tomorrow instead of the usual first Saturday of the month, let’s see if it all comes true.


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[brettbimmer]

^She looks beautiful in the photos. G/L with the Cars & Coffee tomorrow!

[danewilson77]

^She looks beautiful in the photos. G/L with the Cars &amp; Coffee tomorrow!

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[3ZHPGUY]

Thanks guys, so far so good meaning "the due hasn't set in yet". I know it's not my usual but that will soon change with having the move complete within the next few weeks. Before that happens though, I will need to make a 1200 mile round trip to Cleveland and back. Hmmm, the cars nearly ten years old, driven 365 days a year, tracked, auto crossed and shown. It just doesn't get any better than this.

[johnrando]

Shiny! :like

[ryankokesh]

I'm split!

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[Ryans323i]

Two good looking Imolas on this page! Like the splitters Ryan!

[cakM3]

Finished with my partial cooling Sys refresh...got black seat covers, and spotted this....

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It is a 528 with an ///M5 badge. Notice the right front wheel.....another pothole victim...

At least I'm now ready for the trip south :)

[Hornung418]

That's horrid.

[zhpnsnv]

Pre sigfest wash today. Some more dr color chip too.

Brakes installed tues, as well as trans fluid, diff, and oil.

Proof it's clean cause it will be filthy by Friday: http://img.tapatalk.com/43558412-e0f1-8a4e.jpg

[brettbimmer]

^Ooooooooh, aaaaaaaaaah!


Looks really nice Marc. As for Friday, doesn't your zhp have a self-cleaning feature?!

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[zhpnsnv]

No but it apparently has a self pollinating feature.

And thanks!

[midlandtech]

No but it apparently has a self pollinating feature.

And thanks!

Yours too?


~Steve
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[UdubBadger]

went into a shop for an alignment today and an hour later they called and said they couldn't do it because I was lowered on coilovers and my wheels are aftermarket.


What do you guys think... BS or is there something to this? :dunno

[midlandtech]

I think they ran out of talent

[Johnmadd]

went into a shop for an alignment today and an hour later they called and said they couldn't do it because I was lowered on coilovers and my wheels are aftermarket.


What do you guys think... BS or is there something to this? :dunno

I have been refused at local "franchises" in my lowered e30 on stock wheels, they want to do it with 150 pound special tool to simulate driver in the drivers seat and it wont read correct for them to have no responsibility for whatever may or may not happen with normal wear issues or any accidents.

I wouldn't want to negotiate with someone that is uncomfortable with the job, find a place that specializes in alignments and corner balancing.

[UdubBadger]

yeah i hear ya.

too bad, they had a special for $49.99.

Guess I'll be paying $125 for the pros. Oh well, I tried.

[echo46]

Replaced stock kidney grills with piano black grills. Let me tell you all something, that job sucked. I am a fairly patient guy and not bad at putting things together. I struggled with this simple job. I struggled to the extent of breaking two of the plastic tabs and becoming frustrated to the point of almost throwing both of them down the street. Anyway, they are on but the one is slightly loose due to the tab being broke. Anything I can do? It's not going anywhere but it bothers me a bit.

[danewilson77]

They probably only have the alignment machine, that uses the pins, in the wheels for the alignment. When I used to take mine to Casey BMW (before my BBS), they would have to send it to their other alignment machine at Casey Chevrolet. You can see the difference below...

Additionally....some shops....when they see you're lowered on coilovers won't touch it because they know they can't achieve the spec. Idiots.

See the pin holes? BBS rims and oem BMW rims have these alignment holes.

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No pin holes (non stock wheel). Alignment tool has to "grab" the edge of the rim.

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[static667]

Going to do some much needed interior detailing. Gotta suck the sand dunes out of my floorboards and get all of the pollen out of my car. I want to make sure that pollen season is good and over before I do anything like this.

[UdubBadger]

ah got ya... thanks

[zhpnsnv]

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[zhp43867]

Replaced stock kidney grills with piano black grills. Let me tell you all something, that job sucked. I am a fairly patient guy and not bad at putting things together. I struggled with this simple job. I struggled to the extent of breaking two of the plastic tabs and becoming frustrated to the point of almost throwing both of them down the street. Anyway, they are on but the one is slightly loose due to the tab being broke. Anything I can do? It's not going anywhere but it bothers me a bit.

Are they aftermarket or BMW Performance grills?

You could put a touch of super glue there, you could wrap the tab in gorilla tape (removable and black), so that it holds tighter or you could stick some 3M exterior mounting tape over the tab.

[webster]

when replacing the grills, i struggled getting the stock chrome ones out. i broke tabs on both of them if i recall.

the DIYs on the web made it look so easy...haha

[Hornung418]

If you put the new ones in any other way than shoving them through the front you've screwed up.

[S85FTW]

Installed my new tail lights and my new 6k bulbs yesterday! OEM M3 mirrors come in the mail tomorrow. :)

[Stu]

Installed my M3 steering wheel. Best upgrade ever.

Also booked a room in Williamsburg, VA :) $34 bucks a night. WOO! I fully expect atrocious conditions.

[Johnmadd]

Installed my M3 steering wheel. Best upgrade ever.

Also booked a room in Williamsburg, VA :) $34 bucks a night. WOO! I fully expect atrocious conditions.

Pic of the new wheel? Where are you staying?

[danewilson77]

Installed my M3 steering wheel. Best upgrade ever.

Also booked a room in Williamsburg, VA :) $34 bucks a night. WOO! I fully expect atrocious conditions.

Nice! No pics? :shifty

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[echo46]

They are the Kholty Grills. I did shove them through the front but struggled nightly to get them to perfectly line up for the tab insertion.

[cakM3]

Cleaned and detailed the ZHP for this weeks travel to VA :thumbsup
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I think it turned out good :)

[UdubBadger]

looks baus buddy.

[brettbimmer]

Really looks beautiful Charlie! I was doing some of that myself today too!

[cakM3]

It's amazing just how deep Imola can get when detailed. One of my favorite colors :)

Thanks everyone :thumbsup

Now to put that detailing to the test and drive her south today :biggrin going down early for a business trip.

[Meric]

Anyone tests their brake at like 240-220 km/hr? I push mine like a light push it feels like nothing and the pedal gets hard.? + At idle no speed steering makes a noise when i try to turn it and sometimes it becomes so hard.?

[HokieZHP]

I have and my brakes work just fine at those speeds...especially with my new pads! Even a light push is noticeable.

[Meric]

Weird. I push it a little bit it just starts to slow down. I dont know i go OEM performance brakes and stuff :S Ceramic pads might need to get warmed up?

[HokieZHP]

With the ceramic pads I have, they work well when cold and then great when warm! But even at those speeds with cold pads, my brakes are good. Not sure what's going on with yours though...what pads/rotors are you running? OEM?

[Meric]

Yes. OEM. Just have maybe 1k km on them.

[HokieZHP]

Did you bed the new pads and such?

[kayger12]

If you put the new ones in any other way than shoving them through the front you've screwed up.

I always install through the back after mating the front and rear portions. Have never pushed through the front.

Never had an issue or busted any tabs.

I wish this was sent with a Galaxy S3

[MrMaico]

I always install through the back after mating the front and rear portions. Have never pushed through the front.

Never had an issue or busted any tabs.

I wish this was sent with a Galaxy S3

Same here.

EDIT: Wait, too early in the morning.....I installed from the front as 1 piece.

[zhp43867]

Are some aftermarket grills actually one piece as opposed to two?

[MrMaico]

Are some aftermarket grills actually one piece as opposed to two?

The ones I had were 2 piece. Using the BMW Perf. grilles now....much better quality construction.

[llll1l1ll]

Yesterday, I gave my brakes a good workout so as to re-distribute pad material.

[ryankokesh]

Got the splitters from khoalty installed this weekend. Not 100% fitment, but not that bad. I tried to form them a little better with the trusty heat gun, and I think it helped a bit. They're really just too big though.

Anyway, I wasn't sure I was going to like them, as I've never actually seen them in person installed on a car. I really think they look great though- I was pretty surprised/happy with them!

Loving this car more and more every day!


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[midlandtech]

Dropped the car off at the dealer for a diagnostic/ trouble shoot to remedy the dsc/abs light problem


~Steve
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[carsontl]

Dropped the car off at the dealer for a diagnostic/ trouble shoot to remedy the dsc/abs light problem


~Steve
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Does BMW offer free initial diagnostics? or do you have to pay for them to crack the hood? Infiniti gave the initial diagnostic free then you had to pay if you wanted any work done. Was great for getting their techs to eyeball the problem and then fixing it yourself.

My auto leveling lights feature and "turn with steering wheel" are not working. I reset the battery once and it fixed it for a week and then next time i drove at night it was messing up again.

[danewilson77]

They charge you for the diagnostics. May give you a break....if you get the work done by them.

[jayjay_dee]

Does BMW offer free initial diagnostics? or do you have to pay for them to crack the hood? Infiniti gave the initial diagnostic free then you had to pay if you wanted any work done. Was great for getting their techs to eyeball the problem and then fixing it yourself.

My auto leveling lights feature and "turn with steering wheel" are not working. I reset the battery once and it fixed it for a week and then next time i drove at night it was messing up again.

JMK BMW here in New Jersey just had a 'Customer Appreciation Day' where you can bring in your car and their techs will do an inspection for free...

See my post from last week (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?2221-What-did-you-do-for-your-ZHP-BMW-today&p=175941#post175941).

[carsontl]

ahh cool, i'll call up my BMW dealer and see if they're doing anything like that coming up

[cakM3]

Drove my ZHP down to Manassas, Va this morning....in the rain after spending the weekend working on it. All I can say is that my ZHP is quickly gaining favortism as my favorite daily driver :thumbsup

My car performed as expected...








perfectly:biggrin

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[Ryans323i]

Great news Charlie! (Other than the rain of course!)

[Hornung418]

I always install through the back after mating the front and rear portions. Have never pushed through the front.

Never had an issue or busted any tabs.

I wish this was sent with a Galaxy S3

When you are reinstalling the Kidneys, keep them together as a unit, and just shove them through the hood. That's how they do it at the factory and it doesn't take forever to get all the clips mated up with each other.

[ryankokesh]

Yeah, and I don't think it's a big deal if you break a few of them. (speaking from experience...)

[Stu]

As requested:

http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/9285/img1151gr.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/820/img1151gr.jpg/)

Ignore pasty-white Polish heritage legs.

[Newjack]

I want to wrap my hands all over that wheel...

[spencers]

I remember when my steering wheel looked brand new

[Johnmadd]

As requested:

http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/9285/img1151gr.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/820/img1151gr.jpg/)

Ignore pasty-white Polish heritage legs.

Mmmmmmm.....

[midlandtech]

Does BMW offer free initial diagnostics? or do you have to pay for them to crack the hood? Infiniti gave the initial diagnostic free then you had to pay if you wanted any work done. Was great for getting their techs to eyeball the problem and then fixing it yourself.

My auto leveling lights feature and "turn with steering wheel" are not working. I reset the battery once and it fixed it for a week and then next time i drove at night it was messing up again.

No but I've known the foreman since 8th grade so it has it's perks


~Steve
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[carsontl]

^That's funny, I bought my ZHP from KC!

[M0nk3y]

Ricer status

http://img.tapatalk.com/aefcd0fe-978a-383b.jpg

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[Hermes]

tape?

[M0nk3y]

tape?

Yep, yellow electrical tape...know why?

[Johnmadd]

Yep, yellow electrical tape...know why?

Yep :ninja

[Hornung418]

Ricer status

http://img.tapatalk.com/aefcd0fe-978a-383b.jpg

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Cheap bastard...what ever works, right? :biggrin

I'm on the moon.

[M0nk3y]

Cheap bastard...what ever works, right? :biggrin

I'm on the moon.

LMAO

By all means buy me a performance steering wheel.

[Oli77]

Yep, yellow electrical tape...know why?

No. Please explain.

[M0nk3y]

No. Please explain.

When autocrossing, or driving on a track...you have to be focused so much on the course ahead...you don't really know where the position of the wheel is.

It sounds crazy, but you can't focus exactly where the wheel position is. Add on the fact that you're driving on the border of grip and no grip, and the car is sliding...you have no clue where "straight" is.

So, the yellow tape is a bright indicator that attracts your eyes when you're driving ever so slightly so you know where straight is.

Get it?

Multiple times last auto-x I had no clue where my wheels were at. So hopefully this helps

[cakM3]

When autocrossing, or driving on a track...you have to be focused so much on the course ahead...you don't really know where the position of the wheel is.

It sounds crazy, but you can't focus exactly where the wheel position is. Add on the fact that you're driving on the border of grip and no grip, and the car is sliding...you have no clue where "straight" is.

So, the yellow tape is a bright indicator that attracts your eyes when you're driving ever so slightly so you know where straight is.

Get it?

Multiple times last auto-x I had no clue where my wheels were at. So hopefully this helps

Let us know how that works :thumbsup

on a side note....drove my ZHP 480 miles (most of it in the rain). Car still looks good even though I have road dirt to wash off....hopefully the weather will clear so I can give it a proper wash :) Right now looks like Thursday will be the day I detail my ride...

[Oli77]

When autocrossing, or driving on a track...you have to be focused so much on the course ahead...you don't really know where the position of the wheel is.

It sounds crazy, but you can't focus exactly where the wheel position is. Add on the fact that you're driving on the border of grip and no grip, and the car is sliding...you have no clue where "straight" is.

So, the yellow tape is a bright indicator that attracts your eyes when you're driving ever so slightly so you know where straight is.

Get it?

Multiple times last auto-x I had no clue where my wheels were at. So hopefully this helps


Figured it had to do with "where are my wheels pointing right now?"

That's insane! Its nothing but steer, countersteer I imagine.


Thx

[M0nk3y]

Figured it had to do with "where are my wheels pointing right now?"

That's insane! Its nothing but steer, countersteer I imagine.


Thx

This might be alittle better to understand...towards the end it gets hairy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcAnFz5xldo

[Stu]

Just sold my old, worn out wheel to Coby Wheel for $100. I need the quick cash, and I'm sure as hell no one else would wanna buy a totally worn alcantara wheel. I make some money, he makes a profit in the end, good deal :)

[Johnmadd]

I would have bought it for a hundid, I am a spare part hoarder and enthusiast.

[webster]

bought the NGK spark plug set as well as a plug socket from ECS...all that's left is the Dr Vanos unit and i'll be ready to knock out Vanos/VCG/Plugs...

[Sockethead]

bought the NGK spark plug set as well as a plug socket from ECS...all that's left is the Dr Vanos unit and i'll be ready to knock out Vanos/VCG/Plugs...
Cool, I did the DR vanos unit last year about this time... Super easy to do, it's just time consuming... Been a year and still no rattle or anything...

[iZHP]

topped up a quart of oil for the long trip this weekend :) Yellow Light came on after driving.

[LivesNearCostco]

Replaced the fuel filter myself last Friday. Was going to have my mechanic do it because I hate the idea of getting sprayed with gasoline, but the day I walked in (without an appointment) he was busy, so I figured I should do it at least once in my life. I pulled the fuel pump fuse and cranked 'till it died, so there wasn't any pressure in there, but the fuel return line dripped a lot into the drain pan. It was dripping so fast, I gave up the idea of replacing the hose clamps so I could get the hoses onto the new filter as quickly as possible, then re-used the old hose clamps. Some notched plastic prybars eased removal of the lines from the old filter.

Then a plastic water jug with about 8 oz of dirty gasoline sat on my back patio for 4 days until I could run it to the local hazmat recycling center. I was hoping it wouldn't spontaneously combust.

[static667]

I washed and waxed her in prep for the SIGFest.

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[kayger12]

Quick wash and interior cleanup.

I'm having a ridiculously busy week- no time for wax or detailing, so she's coming as is.

I wish this was sent with a Galaxy S3

[UdubBadger]

installed my new charcoal in cabin microfilter and alcantara shift boot from Tischer. :)

[GMATT]

Washed wax ..repeat...a/c recharged and ready for the 510 mile road trip!! Can't wait!

[zhpnsnv]

Picked up from maint visit. Bedded in new pads and rotors. Ready for trip. See y'all fri.

[Pip]

First oil maintenance since I've boughten it. Was a piece of cake but looks like I was running a little low on oil. Either the PO didn't put enough or I'm burning some oil ~ 1 qt low.


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[iZHP]

Quick wash and interior cleanup.

I'm having a ridiculously busy week- no time for wax or detailing, so she's coming as is.

I wish this was sent with a Galaxy S3

This. +1

[webster]

today i did a lot for the ZHP, or at least it feels like i did, since i spent roughly 7 hours on it lol. the order of business:

- changed the PS fluid. 2 quarts of Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF. had already put 1 quart in a few months ago. wanted to make sure all the fluid was replaced. got a little messy but not biggie...

- then came time to wash. to my knowledge the car had never been through a proper wash, so i decided to use some of the detailing products i bought from detailers domain a while ago.
- at the self car wash, did a pre-rinse to get all the bird crap and most dirt off, then pre-soak > foaming brush > rinse > soak again > high pressure soap > rinse.
- then i used the Aquartz Iron Cut. used the whole bottle, sprayed every inch of the car and wheels. rinse again.
- next i took a spin to get the wheels aired out a bit, so as i could then hit them with some Sonax. two rounds of Sonax, the second time using a Swissvax brush, then rinse.
- hand dry the entire car and wheels.
- now came time to give the ZHP first proper claying. also happened to be the first time i ever clayed an entire car. spent probably an hour getting every single square inch of the car. used some diluted cleaner in a spray bottle as clay lube. went through almost an entire bar of clay.
- another hand dry
- finally, vacuumed the interior and floor mats.

currently enjoying a beer. Brooklyn Lager to be exact. here's a couple shots of the finished product. i originally wanted to get a round of wax in, as well as use the Dr Color Chip kit to address the dozen paint chips or so all over AND the Quixx Scratch Remover to address the half dozen clear coat scratches....but i ran out of daylight, and honestly i'm freakin' exhausted! so i will do those last couple things this weekend...

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k433/wtolson/ZHP%20Pics/20120516_200203.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k433/wtolson/ZHP%20Pics/20120516_200217.jpg

[danewilson77]

Looks really nice.

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[elric]

Webster .... looks really nice

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[az3579]

Beautifully silky smooth looking ZHP, Webby. :)


I washed the ZHP in preparation for the trip down South. I even went all out for you guys; I took my wheels off and cleaned my calipers of brake dust. Every nook and cranny I was able to get with my rag. :)

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa192/az3579/Automotive/BMW%20E46%20330i%20ZHP/Exterior/d1b9eac2.jpg



And then I enjoyed some..... wait for it..............


http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa192/az3579/Misc/1791e3ec.jpg


(Sorry Ryan :biggrin)

[webster]

thanks guys. i really want to take off my wheels and clean the wells/rotors too...but that's a lot of work lol

[HokieZHP]

Well today I:
-washed the car. No detailing since I detailed and sealed it about a couple months ago. So it's ok. Going to wax tomorrow.
-removed all door and bumper trim. Used magic eraser on them and back to black to restore the trim.
-removed front bumper which was much easier than I thought. Then I resprayed the front lower bumper grill gloss black.
-cleaned the engine bay. This was my first engine bay cleaning ever so it's decent but next time will be better.
-put the car up on 4 jackstands, removed all 4 wheels and cleaned them inside and out and dressed the tires.
-quickly cleaned wheel wells
-detailed interior. Vacuum, 303 aero, windows, etc.
-reglued my sagging pillars AGAIN with the correct 3M glue instead of the locktite I used last time which didn't work.

Here's some pics from today.
Car in the air:
3987
3988

My new bimmerworld stainless lines
3989

Wheel wells
3990
3991

Engine:
3992


Bumper off
3993




Then I found this while cleaning. One of my rear wheels has different markings than the other 3. It's all the same markings, just in a different place. It was made in the same place, has all the same markings but on the others the markings are on the spokes but on this one, they're around the center.

Normal wheel inside:
3994

Other one:
3995


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[UdubBadger]

weird

[Hornung418]

Even the Hub is different... maybe it was a late model replacement?? i.e. new casting design.

[Sockethead]

Hmm, I had to buy a replacement rear wheel last fall... I wonder if it's different than the other three. I'll have to check next time I have the wheels off...

[HokieZHP]

That would be awesome if you could check. I'm not too worried about it since it is a BMW wheel and not a cheap knock off!

[das boots]

thanks guys. i really want to take off my wheels and clean the wells/rotors too...but that's a lot of work lol

Use Sonax. Let it do the work for you. Spray to the wheel barrels and rotors. You will see the difference.

[cakM3]

Put a coat of sealer and trim detailer for tomorrow's trip :)

http://img.tapatalk.com/c6e4c89a-5cc2-451b.jpg

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[webster]

Use Sonax. Let it do the work for you. Spray to the wheel barrels and rotors. You will see the difference.

hehe, if you read my whole post you'll see i applied two rounds of Sonax'nig, 2nd time with the aid of a Swissvax brush. The stuff definitely does a good job, but even after two applications there was still some dirt/dust i had to hand scrub with a microfiber.

[das boots]

hehe, if you read my whole post you'll see i applied two rounds of Sonax'nig, 2nd time with the aid of a Swissvax brush. The stuff definitely does a good job, but even after two applications there was still some dirt/dust i had to hand scrub with a microfiber.

Oooops. My bad.

[iZHP]

Ready for tomorrow :)

http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab58/ianbrady/IMG_0613.jpg

[jayjay_dee]

Lookin good... see you tomorrow!

wait, youre from NJ, how do you get away with no front plates?

[iZHP]

Just took it off for the special occasion! I'm sure law enforcement will understand, right?

[jayjay_dee]

Just took it off for the special occasion! I'm sure law enforcement will understand, right?

lol...

[cakM3]

bring detail spray so you can clean off the bugs...:p

[iZHP]

Oh yeah haha. Already packed :thumbup

[brettbimmer]

Ready for tomorrow :)

http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab58/ianbrady/IMG_0613.jpg

Wait! I think that I see a speck of dirt on the front bumper trim...Oh wait...that's just dirt on my computer screen! :biggrin

She looks beautiful!!!! Safe travels to the 'burg. :hawaiian

[M0nk3y]

A personal friend of mine from Escort helped me upgrade to a 9500ix :)

http://img.tapatalk.com/aee7447e-8c3e-886f.jpg

[Stu]

Thanks to rain every single day, I've gotta do my detailing before I leave ;)

[meeceboy78]

Well it was yesterday but, replaced the transmission mounts and giubo, washed it and had the dealer do the tail light recall then put on my interior door trim pieces that keep falling off. Argh!!!

[MrMaico]

Installed new rear Hankooks the other day. It only took 1/2 oz of weight on the right rear. The left side didn't need any weights. They may be heavy but the 135's must but be pretty well made to balance that well. Hankook must do a pretty good job on constructing the V12's also. My last set had none on the left rear and a couple of ounces of weight on the left. Wheels are in the same positions as before.....curbed one on the right side.

[zhpnsnv]

Took it on the sigfest run with a pinch driver:
http://img.tapatalk.com/c6e4c89c-4494-261e.jpg

That guy.

[danewilson77]

Took it on the sigfest run with a pinch driver:
http://img.tapatalk.com/c6e4c89c-4494-261e.jpg

That guy.

Lmao.

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[Hornung418]

Took it on the sigfest run with a pinch driver:
http://img.tapatalk.com/c6e4c89c-4494-261e.jpg

That guy.

Sweet haircut, brah.

I'm on the moon.

[Johnmadd]

Sweet haircut, brah.

I'm on the moon.

:rofl

[S85FTW]

Ahhh the college days when a good barber is nowhere in sight! I gave myself some pretty cruddy haircuts in college and was given some pretty bad ones. On a side note I sanded and primed my M3 mirrors today. Letting them sit overnight before sanding again and applying second coat.

[brettbimmer]

Took 'er four-wheelin' in da 'burg! Good company though, so it was great!

[Johnmadd]

Took 'er four-wheelin' in da 'burg! Good company though, so it was great!

:rofl :rofl

[iZHP]

Took 'er four-wheelin' in da 'burg! Good company though, so it was great!

LOL. WhiteXi was all good, though!


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[Meric]

I didnt do anything for her today but this is what she did to me:

http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/158/img1826zm.jpg

http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/4857/img1827gx.jpg

[UdubBadger]

ouch. not fix-a-ticket for maverick?

[Johnmadd]

I didnt do anything for her today but this is what she did to me:

http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/158/img1826zm.jpg

http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/4857/img1827gx.jpg

Damn that sucks, what does that translate to in mph? I went over 100 mph earlier today. :shifty

[Meric]

ouch. not fix-a-ticket for maverick?

No. Have to go to the court thats 1.5 hour away from Calgary and see what happens.. -.- 106.87584506482143 mph :D and thats when i started to slow down from 220km/hr

[static667]

I'm going to fix my sunroof at the SIGFest maintenance day. I got a bit of coding done last night by the man, Botond. It was effin sweet.

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[GMATT]

Bunch of coding (thanks BP ) Roll fenders today and install cell mount, then 10 hour drive!

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[UdubBadger]

No. Have to go to the court thats 1.5 hour away from Calgary and see what happens.. -.- 106.87584506482143 mph :D and thats when i started to slow down from 220km/hr

too bad banff probably doesn't have snow anymore or else you could make a ski/snowboaring trip out of it ;)

[cakM3]

Today I did the VANOS seals replacement, VANOS anti-rattle kit, VCG replacement, new ignition coils, spark plugs, and rolled my fenders.

All in all got everything I had planned to accomplish during the meet completed :)

A really big thank you to Kyle (Ryan's Kyle), Kieth, Justin (Dane's son), and Dane for your help and guidance during my VANOS rebuild! I learned a lot today and had a blast :thumbsup

I also enjoyed meeting everyone at the reunion meet. Awesome people to know!!!!

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[kayger12]

Today I did the VANOS seals replacement, VANOS anti-rattle kit, VCG replacement, new ignition coils, spark plugs, and rolled my fenders.

All in all got everything I had planned to accomplish during the meet completed :)

A really big thank you to Kyle (Ryan's Kyle), Kieth, Justin, and Dane for your help and guidance during my VANOS rebuild! I learned a lot today and had a blast :thumbsup

I also enjoyed meeting everyone at the reunion meet. Awesome people to know!!!!

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How's she running, Charlie?

Can you feel any difference?

I wish this was sent with a Galaxy S3

[cakM3]

How's she running, Charlie?

Can you feel any difference?

I wish this was sent with a Galaxy S3

Keith,

It is totally worth doing this!!! Yeah, my car is pulling hard and feels like a brand new car :biggrin

I'm so glad I did this. I can't thank you guys enough for the confidence booster I got while doing this project. You all know who you are.

Also a very big thank you to Heather for repairing my torn Alcantara side bolster :thumbsup

I'm now a very happy ZHP owner :biggrin

[webster]

Today I did the VANOS seals replacement, VANOS anti-rattle kit, VCG replacement, new ignition coils, spark plugs, and rolled my fenders.

All in all got everything I had planned to accomplish during the meet completed :)

A really big thank you to Kyle (Ryan's Kyle), Kieth, Justin, and Dane for your help and guidance during my VANOS rebuild! I learned a lot today and had a blast :thumbsup

I also enjoyed meeting everyone at the reunion meet. Awesome people to know!!!!

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awesome job! i can't wait to get all this done myself...

[kayger12]

Keith,

It is totally worth doing this!!! Yeah, my car is pulling hard and feels like a brand new car :biggrin

I'm so glad I did this. I can't thank you guys enough for the confidence booster I got while doing this project. You all know who you are.

Also a very big thank you to Heather for repairing my torn Alcantara side bolster :thumbsup

I'm now a very happy ZHP owner :biggrin

Great to hear, man. You did good work today, Charlie.

Enjoyed hanging out this weekend.

Looking forward to seeing the M next year!

[iZHP]

Excellent, Charlie.

[Meric]

too bad banff probably doesn't have snow anymore or else you could make a ski/snowboaring trip out of it ;)

I just want to finish this July 19 is too long if I don't show up I'll be under arrest -.-

[cakM3]

Great to hear, man. You did good work today, Charlie.

Enjoyed hanging out this weekend.

Looking forward to seeing the M next year!

Keith, couldn't have done this without everyone's help :thumbsup it was an awesome weekend!

I will be bringing the ///M next time :) For the summer, if you guys set up a meet in your area where more people will be attending then I will drive down in my ///M...:)

[johnrando]

Good to hear Charlie. It was cool being your 'helper' on this. I'm now ready to tackle my own vanos using the Besian kit now that I've seen it done.

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[Ryans323i]

15mm spacers on the rear yesterday. Exactly what I wanted. Did a smidge of rubbing on I-295, but that road was crap! I don't think it will happen around my area. Thanks so much Dane for doing our deal.

[quikryptonite]

I installed a new VCG and cabin air filter over the weekend!

[danewilson77]

I installed a new VCG and cabin air filter over the weekend!

Liberating....isn't it?

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[Stu]

What I was thinking of when Justin adjusted my parking brake during my brake job:

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/funny-pictures-kitten-upgraded-your-ram.jpg

[Meric]

http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/3515/img1757q.jpg


http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/5107/img1756yz.jpg

[danewilson77]

Oooops.

[UdubBadger]

meric that the same ticket or a new one?

[cakM3]

Good to hear Charlie. It was cool being your 'helper' on this. I'm now ready to tackle my own vanos using the Besian kit now that I've seen it done.

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John,

You can do it. You know that if I could... anyone could :) It was a learning experience for sure! Glad to have people who knew how to get the job done though! I wouldn't have attempted this if it wasn't for all the fine people at the meet :thumbsup

[carsontl]

ever since i got the paint job I keep like 10 car lengths behind the person in front of me and as a result I've stopped speeding... kind of liberating when you fly past a cop at the last second and panic only to realize you're actually driving the intended speed and there's nothing to worry about lol

[cakM3]

15mm spacers on the rear yesterday. Exactly what I wanted. Did a smidge of rubbing on I-295, but that road was crap! I don't think it will happen around my area. Thanks so much Dane for doing our deal.

Ryan, Lucy looked good with those spacers....perhaps 10mm in front as well? I'm running 12mm in the rear and 10mm in front. Thanks to Justin, I only rub in the rear when I hit a really hard bump on the highway. Getting back on topic....I think Lucy looks aggressive and I like it :thumbsup

[Meric]

meric that the same ticket or a new one?

Same one. -.- should've keep going and exit from Canmore. :ninja:facepalm

[quikryptonite]

Liberating....isn't it?

Sent from Williamsburg, VA

It's fabulous! I had a great sense of accomplishment, even though it was a very minor task, that I had a bunch of my engine lying around the garage, I changed a part, and I put it back together.

I think I'll change the VCG again after 45 or 50k miles and not wait for 70k. The rubber had completely plasticized (is that a word?) that sealed the spark plug wells. That took a while to get off. I actually had a piece snap off and fall down into the engine block, but fortunately, it was right where I could reach it with my needle nose pliers. Phewf.

[Ryans323i]

Ryan, Lucy looked good with those spacers....perhaps 10mm in front as well? I'm running 12mm in the rear and 10mm in front. Thanks to Justin, I only rub in the rear when I hit a really hard bump on the highway. Getting back on topic....I think Lucy looks aggressive and I like it :thumbsup

I'm ordering a set of 10mm for Dane, and hopefully I'll be able to order myself of a set of 15mm. I fitted one of the 15s up front and it was perfect. I can't for Lucy to have stance.

Here's some shots with the 15mm on the rear:

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm142/aprilsmom04/photobucket-6933-1337705453101.jpg

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm142/aprilsmom04/photobucket-1841-1337705442769.jpg

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm142/aprilsmom04/photobucket-2160-1337705429484.jpg

[danewilson77]

Much better. Ryan....check in with me before you order. Thanks

[johnrando]

ever since i got the paint job I keep like 10 car lengths behind the person in front of me and as a result I've stopped speeding... kind of liberating when you fly past a cop at the last second and panic only to realize you're actually driving the intended speed and there's nothing to worry about lol

lol, so true.

[Ryans323i]

Much better. Ryan....check in with me before you order. Thanks

Will do. Meant to ask if you want silver or black lugs.

[danewilson77]

Black. But check in with me before you order. Thinking I may try to squeeze 15's in back there. If that's the case.....I will pay difference.

[Ryans323i]

Ok. There's no price difference, so we're good. I'd like to wait until the beginning of next week to order. Just let me know when you decide.

[danewilson77]

No hurry at all. Will let you know.....when I know (Rocking the Period splice. Sheck it oooouuuut!)

[Ryans323i]

Schwweeeeet!

[az3579]

After months of rolling around looking retarded, Wobbie finally got the headlight washer nozzles and covers replaced. Had one, the other was lost. Went to the dealer, ordered a replacement, and had them paint both my old one and the new ordered one to match.

I also bent over and shat $140 for them. :shifty

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa192/az3579/Automotive/BMW%20E46%20330i%20ZHP/Exterior/b6bedf55.jpg


At least they're finally in again. Looks so much better with these and the fixed bumper.

[static667]

Ouch, BP. That hurts me and I'm all the way in NC.

[cakM3]

'bout time you got them fixed....;) Doesn't look bad BP :thumbsup

[Hornung418]

So much better looking!!

[danewilson77]

So much better looking!!

+1. Complete is good.

Sent from a Thunderbolt

[zhpnsnv]

I thought those holes were special turbo intake plenums.

[az3579]

Ouch, BP. That hurts me and I'm all the way in NC.

Why is it hurting you, Kyle?


I thought those holes were special turbo intake plenums.

Yeah, I wish...

[Whitexi]

A quart of oil, from what Stu said after the drive Saturday my car loves oil....that little yellow light of joy!

[Hornung418]

A quart of oil, from what Stu said after the drive Saturday my car loves oil....that little yellow light of joy!

Trollolololololol

Sent from my P.O.S. DroidX

[cakM3]

finally washed off all the road dirt from the trip back this morning before heading off to work. Got tired of my wheels getting dirrrty....

[midlandtech]

tarnished its record.... first ticket in years.... sad start to the morning

[webster]

yesterday i used the Quixx Scratch Remover to address a few scratches on the passenger side door. It works very well on smaller, shallower scratches, less so on the longer deep ones (obviously, duh). I had one long one that I worked on for quite some time and never truly got satisfied with, but on about 4-5 smaller ones it got rid of them almost completely.

I also tried to get started with the Dr ColorChip kit, but I realized that you really want to let the touch-up paint sit for a while (hour or so) in order to let it bond well to the chip. I wiped away after a few mins and it didn't seem to yield very good results. Then between the mosquitoes and heat and dwindling daylight I said screw it and called it a night. This weekend...

[Nivo]

Replaced my center console, new suede shift boot, e-brake boot and armrest cover.
New ZHP Shift knob to replace the worn one (Already did shift knob before SIGFest though)

[danewilson77]

tarnished its record.... first ticket in years.... sad start to the morning

Speeds and what not please.

[NorCalZman]

Car is getting oil, power steering, tranny, diff fluid replaced. AUX jack installed, and a full detail. In preperation for a big road trip this weekend. :D Steve's new Nav disc should arrive tonight or tomorrow, so I will know where the heck I am going!


yesterday i used the Quixx Scratch Remover to address a few scratches on the passenger side door. It works very well on smaller, shallower scratches, less so on the longer deep ones (obviously, duh). I had one long one that I worked on for quite some time and never truly got satisfied with, but on about 4-5 smaller ones it got rid of them almost completely.

I also tried to get started with the Dr ColorChip kit, but I realized that you really want to let the touch-up paint sit for a while (hour or so) in order to let it bond well to the chip. I wiped away after a few mins and it didn't seem to yield very good results. Then between the mosquitoes and heat and dwindling daylight I said screw it and called it a night. This weekend...

I take it buying touch up paint from the dealer and going that route isnt a option?

[Ryans323i]

Why is it hurting you, Kyle?
..

I'm guessing because that was ridiculously expensive for such a little part! And his bottom hurt too.

[NorCalZman]

Replaced my center console, new suede shift boot, e-brake boot and armrest cover.
New ZHP Shift knob to replace the worn one (Already did shift knob before SIGFest though)

armrest cover....did you buy a new dealer part? If so, how much was it? The leather on my armrest is looking a little ragged.

[Hornung418]

Found out that the early MS43 330 MAF will work with my MS42 DME!!!!

Planning to retrofit the 330 intake tract and delete my b28 throttle body and upgrade to a cable driven TB made by German Auto Solutions.

[webster]

I take it buying touch up paint from the dealer and going that route isnt a option?

read a lot of positive reviews on Dr Color Chip, figured i'd give it a shot. i still do, just gotta make sure i got a few hours to devote to it (in a shaded dry area lol)

[midlandtech]

I'm guessing because that was ridiculously expensive for such a little part! And his bottom hurt too.

your sig pic is hot

[Nivo]

armrest cover....did you buy a new dealer part? If so, how much was it? The leather on my armrest is looking a little ragged.
You would be amazed on how much of this "leather" is engineered leather and not full leather... Just like the alcantara is Engineered to be close to suede but last longer.

I got mine from http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E36-E46-ARM-REST-ARMREST-COVER-BOOTS-BLACK-SUEDE-/230449764013#vi-desc
Black suede. smells just like leather.

[cakM3]

Placed a new sticker on :)

http://img.tapatalk.com/ad452bed-6bdb-6b36.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/ad452bed-6bf0-7f3e.jpg

TT + iPhone4

[GMATT]

Cleaned all the Williamsburg bugs off and gave the ZHP a much needed detail!

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[Hornung418]

Trying to figure out why my Door locks never work :(

Going to try and pull the GM5 tomorrow and see what's up. I will then be sending it to Scott@BMWGM5.com.

But now for some sexy weight savings...

The Hazards and Central Locking switch is caked in sticky old coffee from the PO from at least 16,000 miles ago. Geez lady...don't drink your coffee in the car!!
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Need to find some kind of cover that will essentially delete the arm rest. For now I'm going to see if I can actually get used to not having it there. Going to be doing mostly city driving/ spirited driving it seems. Shouldn't matter, but it's always the little things that you miss.
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There was some old coffee in these crevices. Looked and felt like chocolate syrup. Really gross!
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If someone is in need of an arm rest you can PM me and we can work something out.

[webster]

^ good work. i'm sure it feld good to get that shit cleaned out...

reason number one why no liquid of any kind is allowed inside my car (occasional bottle of water will pass only after thorough inspection of the lid/cap)

[Hornung418]

I also found two quarters and a dime...I'm rich biotch! I'm looking on ECS to see if I find anything that will essentially delete the Armrest.

I discovered how the Parking Brake sensor works and I found a co-axial cable as well as some other plugs that I'm sure I can delete from the interior harness.

Just started taking things apart to see if I could unlock the doors. Did a solid chunk of the work in the Arena Club parking lot :rofl.

[Ryans323i]

:like

[NorCalZman]

just picked my car up from the local BMW dealer.
had all my pre road trip done:
oil change - purring like a baby tiger
power steering fluid change - I could SWEAR that the steering is lighter now. It seemed before the steering was very very heavy, but now its just slightly heavy. Maybe its in my head?
transmission fluid - another "maybe in my head," but it seems like it shifts easier too
diff fluid - might as well!
parking brake adjusted (again) - we will see if it holds on San Francisco's inclines/declines without me having to stand on the seats and pull up on the brake :)
rear subframe inspection - "no signs of wear or cracks"
BMW "spa service" - pretty much a thorough interior/exterior/trunk/engine compartment detailing. I am VERY happy with the results
AUX kit install - I don't have time before this weekend to put it in, so they ware happy to do it for me. works great. will love having tunes on my road trip to Tahoe.
Steve's new Nav disc - Thanks Steve! Unfortunately my old co worker's address subdivision is so new, its apparently not on the newer disc either! Which is might make sense since his house was under construction around or about 2-3 years ago.Ah well. I have a navigator and iPhones and iPads, etc. :-) And the disc will help out plenty in other ways. btw, my old disc was actually the one that came with the car (2004!).

Next week: ordering Bluetooth parts and the Intravee II

PS - BMW sells these neat little canvas "oil bags" which you can velcro to the side of your trunk and holds 1 qt of oil and has a funnel/gloves, etc in it. For only 5 bucks. Pretty neat :) Link so you can see a pic: http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-M3-S54_3.2L/Search/Oil_Bag/ES1885136/

[danewilson77]

Nice rake.

[Ryans323i]

your sig pic is hot

Thanks! C. Withers Media baby!


just picked my car up from the local BMW dealer.
had all my pre road trip done:
oil change - purring like a baby tiger
power steering fluid change - I could SWEAR that the steering is lighter now. It seemed before the steering was very very heavy, but now its just slightly heavy. Maybe its in my head?
transmission fluid - another "maybe in my head," but it seems like it shifts easier too
diff fluid - might as well!
parking brake adjusted (again) - we will see if it holds on San Francisco's inclines/declines without me having to stand on the seats and pull up on the brake :)
rear subframe inspection - "no signs of wear or cracks"
BMW "spa service" - pretty much a thorough interior/exterior/trunk/engine compartment detailing. I am VERY happy with the results
AUX kit install - I don't have time before this weekend to put it in, so they ware happy to do it for me. works great. will love having tunes on my road trip to Tahoe.
Steve's new Nav disc - Thanks Steve! Unfortunately my old co worker's address subdivision is so new, its apparently not on the newer disc either! Which is might make sense since his house was under construction around or about 2-3 years ago.Ah well. I have a navigator and iPhones and iPads, etc. :-) And the disc will help out plenty in other ways. btw, my old disc was actually the one that came with the car (2004!).

Next week: ordering Bluetooth parts and the Intravee II

PS - BMW sells these neat little canvas "oil bags" which you can velcro to the side of your trunk and holds 1 qt of oil and has a funnel/gloves, etc in it. For only 5 bucks. Pretty neat :) Link so you can see a pic: http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-M3-S54_3.2L/Search/Oil_Bag/ES1885136/

Sometimes I get low on PS fluid and the steering gets very heavy, so it's conceivable that a fluid change would affect the steering feel.

[sna77]

Need to find some kind of cover that will essentially delete the arm rest. For now I'm going to see if I can actually get used to not having it there. Going to be doing mostly city driving/ spirited driving it seems. Shouldn't matter, but it's always the little things that you miss.

If someone is in need of an arm rest you can PM me and we can work something out.

The early e46s didnt have the arm rest standard. You can buy the center console without armrest for cheap $. Or find someone with a 99 323 that wants to trade. :)

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=AM33&mospid=47718&btnr=51_3241&hg=51&fg=35



http://www.realoem.com/bmw/diagrams/c/i/188.png

[aurelius]

Sometimes I get low on PS fluid and the steering gets very heavy, so it's conceivable that a fluid change would affect the steering feel.

Motivation to flush your PS fluid can be found in the form of a BMW Service Info Bulletin. Download it HERE (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/17676561/BMW%20docs/SIB%2032%2019%2005%20E46_PSPumpTech.pdf).

[NorCalZman]

I dont know what I would do without my armrest. I would give up my sunroof before I gave up my armrest!!! ....from my cold, dead elbows I say! haha




Motivation to flush your PS fluid can be found in the form of a BMW Service Info Bulletin. Download it HERE (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/17676561/BMW%20docs/SIB%2032%2019%2005%20E46_PSPumpTech.pdf).

wow I wonder if my stiff steering had anything do do with this. I am glad I insisted they flush my system out. I should also point out that my fluid was NOT low.
PS. where do all these really informative and interesting TSBs come from? Is there a site that has them all somewhere?

[Hornung418]

The early e46s didnt have the arm rest standard. You can buy the center console without armrest for cheap $. Or find someone with a 99 323 that wants to trade. :)
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/diagrams/c/i/188.png

Right now I'm just trying it out. If I do act on it, it will be new, I don't want someones 13 year old center console :rofl
I want the Euro Tray and the coin holder delete, as well as smoker's package delete. That should be it for the interior. My main motivation for removal of the arm rest is because my friend sat on it when he had to crawl through the Drivers side. Any bump in the road results in a squeak that will drive any man, no matter how tough, insane.


I dont know what I would do without my armrest. I would give up my sunroof before I gave up my armrest!!! ....from my cold, dead elbows I say! haha
I'd give up my sunroof in a heartbeat. I'm going to be doing a lot of City Driving/ Spirited drives Serves me no point to have an armrest right now. But I'm just trying it out for now. It is definitely different...

I believe the term you are looking for is "Because Racecar."
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[LivesNearCostco]

Yesterday I had my indie drain and flush the transmission fluid. Went from Royal Purple Synchromax to Redline MTL. Had 15,000 miles on the RP fluid and it seemed to be performing fine but shifts didn't feel as smooth as when new... I would say the smoother shifting lasted for about 10,000 miles with the RP. With the new MTL, it feels very similar to the old RP fluid, perhaps just a touch smoother. Sent fluid sample to Blackstone Labs.

When I first asked him to do it a few weeks ago, he said that it would be overdoing the maintenance to replace the tranny fluid with only 15,000 miles, but I insisted, partly because I had already bought the fluid and a proper BMW flat/hollow drain plug to replace the generic/solid drain plug I put in 2 years ago.

Two weeks ago paid off the ZHP loan. At the time my credit union only offered low rates on used cars MY 2004 or newer, so I got a 3-year signature loan from LendingClub.com. Paid it off after 2 years and 3 months. Hopefully won't need to get another car loan for a few years.