What did you do for your ZHP/BMW today?

[Meric]

Going to British Columbia today :) Will stop at Kelowna for 2 nights than Vancouver. Trevor I'd be happy to see you there brother.. :) Than California :D

[cakM3]

Looks good Charlie! What's your criteria for switching?

I have been running on my PSS since spring and decided that I wanted to extend their life another whole season so I swapped sets today. This autumn I'll be getting a set of Conti DWS to put on my Beyern Mesh wheels...it will be about time for me :)

@Ryan... I know you love these wheels ;)


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[Crestwood1001]

Guys what's a good site to order an OEM vcg? Possibly a license plate bracket to (the one that holds the license plate on the trunk)

[cakM3]

I got my VCG from ECS Tuning


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[elric]

Going to wash/waxing mine tonight, in prep for 'Cars & Coffee' in Raleigh tomorrow morning.

[cakM3]

Jeff, I'll let mother nature wash my car tonight ;)

[Crestwood1001]

I got my VCG from ECS Tuning


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OEM?

[S85FTW]

I got my VCG from ECS Tuning


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Why Charlie?!!?!? I have a spare lying around unopened NIB.

[cakM3]

Why Charlie?!!?!? I have a spare lying around unopened NIB.

I got mine in spring before SIGFest so that I could do my VANOS rebuild, VCG, Ignition Coils, and plugs. I ordered my VCG and extra gaskets from ECS Tuning. This was back in April...:)

Thanks for the offer though :biggrin ... It will be awhile before I will need another VCG... hopefully ;)

[Crestwood1001]

Why Charlie?!!?!? I have a spare lying around unopened NIB.
I'll have to check out ecs later

[jayjay_dee]

Lots of stuff done to my ZHP the past few days:

- Enco B146 (Dynavin Clone) installed
- OFHG replaced
- Cooling system refresh
- Aux fan to Electric Fan conversion

Next on my list is to get the correct bracket now that I have a Navi, plus upgrade the nav software from iGo8 to iGo Primo (not sure how to do it yet)

[Pip]

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=816815

Try this. Seems pretty simple - take out the SD card and save the new files you want. iGo Primo instead of iGo 8. You might have to spend some time in the menus so the dynavin references the right file.


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[jayjay_dee]

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=816815

Try this. Seems pretty simple - take out the SD card and save the new files you want. iGo Primo instead of iGo 8. You might have to spend some time in the menus so the dynavin references the right file.



Thanks, are you using iGo8 or Primo?

[cakM3]

I'll have to check out ecs later

This is what I ordered...:thumbsup

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330i-M54_3.0L/Engine/Gaskets/Valve_Cover/ES17830/ (http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330i-M54_3.0L/Engine/Gaskets/Valve_Cover/ES17830/)

Stated as original BMW part so I got it.....no complaints so far ;)

[cakM3]

Today the OFHG was changed out with BP's assistance :) I'm feeling geriatric old ATM :)

The ZHP is a happy camper and that's a good thing!
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The old gasket - notice how flat it is!
http://img.tapatalk.com/40df2eb4-62cc-5765.jpg

The new gasket installed... notice how the gasket sticks out :)
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Much cleaner!

http://img.tapatalk.com/40df2eb4-6323-dc2e.jpg

Cleaned the alternator while I had it out
http://img.tapatalk.com/40df2eb4-6334-fbb4.jpg


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Housing is installed...now getting everything tidyed up :)

Easy to do but it does take time...not a bad day :)

[Crestwood1001]

Cleaned all of our boxes out of the garage today in the new house, the garage was a dumping ground for stuff before it went in the house but i wanted to park in there so i took care of it. Garage is nice cause we have 10 recessed pot lights and two tracks alone the back celling with the adjustable can lights, so I can point the can lights down at my engine bay when I'm working on the car!5299

[nike001]

Drove her to the BMW stealer on my day off to check out my step dads newly acquired car. Didn't really want him to get rid of his 335 m-sport but I guess it's not bad because he got something a bit better :)


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[WOLFN8TR]

Today the OFHG was changed out with BP's assistance :) I'm feeling geriatric old ATM :)
The ZHP is a happy camper and that's a good thing!
Easy to do but it does take time...not a bad day :)

Nice! Man that OFHG was pretty dam flat!

Just got done changing my diff oil with Redline 75w/90.

[cakM3]

Nice! Man that OFHG was pretty dam flat!

Just got done changing my diff oil with Redline 75w/90.

Yeah, I was not surprised to see that after being told at my Insp II that I needed to change that gasket out. I was dreading doing this but BP showed me just how easy it was to do the job...glad he was there to help out :)

As for the diff oil, yeah, I will need to do that as well sometime....going with Redline as well :thumbsup

[SC4ME]

:thumbsup

cakM3, great photos. It is amazing how much pitting there is on all the exposed aluminum/metal parts. Then I noticed Rhode Island and remembered all the salt issues we had when I was growing up in Ohio. It really brought back memories of working on cars with my dad - busting knuckles and rounding heads all the time. I really dont miss it!

It reminds me to be appreciative of how well the weather out here treats our babies. Take care and best of luck.

[webster]

washed and quick detail with CG V7. it's f'in hot outside.

[cakM3]

:thumbsup

cakM3, great photos. It is amazing how much pitting there is on all the exposed aluminum/metal parts. Then I noticed Rhode Island and remembered all the salt issues we had when I was growing up in Ohio. It really brought back memories of working on cars with my dad - busting knuckles and rounding heads all the time. I really dont miss it!

It reminds me to be appreciative of how well the weather out here treats our babies. Take care and best of luck.

Yeah, too much salt so I have to do more work around the engine....sort of like another project... really... thanks for the complements.

Oh, and I washed my engine bay and car this evening....after all that work I wanted to "complete" everything. Tomorrow will be a quick detail to get some minor scratches on the door panels out.

[Pip]

Cleaned all of our boxes out of the garage today in the new house, the garage was a dumping ground for stuff before it went in the house but i wanted to park in there so i took care of it. Garage is nice cause we have 10 recessed pot lights and two tracks alone the back celling with the adjustable can lights, so I can point the can lights down at my engine bay when I'm working on the car!5299

Nice painting on the wall. It's something different and not normally seen in a garage.


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[cakM3]

Ahhhhhh! ;)

Nothing like having a freshly detailed engine bay after doing the OFHG DIY... :thumbsup

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/IMG_4634.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/IMG_4635.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/IMG_4636.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/IMG_4637.jpg

I never get tired of looking at my Performance Carbon Fiber Strut Bar...:drool
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/IMG_4638.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/IMG_4639.jpg

Everything looks as it should......BMW nirvana....;)

[sna77]

that is one clean engine bay Charlie!

[Crestwood1001]

Nice painting on the wall. It's something different and not normally seen in a garage.


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Thank you sir! The house was the model home for a golf community and the garage was the office, so it's got a golf mural on the wall haha. And if ya don't watch out when your cutting the back yard you can get pelted with golf balls!

[cakM3]

Thanks Steve! There's nothing like having a clean car with a clean engine bay to boot :thumbsup

[Gordo_GT]

I changed my wheel color from grainy hyper silver to oem alloy in 10 minutes.

Before:
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After:
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I was listening to Rick Ross' new album "God Forgives, I Don't" and I don't recommend you buy it. It talks about net worth and cars and some annoying chick says "Maybach Music" on every track and it gets really annoying.

[Gordo_GT]

cakM3 great job on the engine bay detail. What did you use to clean it?

[MrMaico]

Removed my wipers, cowl, mirror and outer electronics half of the rain sensor from my windshield in preparation for getting it replaced on Wed. I figured I would do this myself to save a little money and also so the installers have less of a chance of screwing something up since they don't do a whole lot of BMW windshields around here.

I was out for a drive Friday night and going into the sunset it was like looking at 10,000 tiny prisms on my windshield with all the little pits on it. Can't wait to see the difference!

It took me a little while to figure out how to take the sensor apart, to separate the inner electronics half, from the actual sensor that came glued onto the new glass.

At first I found this picture online but later found out this is an older, pre-02 style....

http://mrmaico.smugmug.com/Cars/BMW-ZHP-misc/i-TjTSS2b/0/M/Rain-sensor-early-style-M.jpg

I went back out to the car and was just poking around on mine and realized there are two latches on each side that slide down, towards the cowl to release the latches.

Here's a pic of the sensor on the new glass with the latches released.....

http://mrmaico.smugmug.com/Cars/BMW-ZHP-misc/i-3GsDRmt/0/L/IMG1703-L.jpg

and latched......

http://mrmaico.smugmug.com/Cars/BMW-ZHP-misc/i-f927qPq/0/L/IMG1708-L.jpg

And what the guts of the two halves look like.....

http://mrmaico.smugmug.com/Cars/BMW-ZHP-misc/i-vWQqkMj/0/L/IMG1704-L.jpg

http://mrmaico.smugmug.com/Cars/BMW-ZHP-misc/i-7TpbtRP/1/L/IMG1705-L.jpg

[Crestwood1001]

Wednesday I installed my new carbon fiber black roundels from khoalty. Today cruising at about 85 on the highway something smacked my windshield.... No biggie, get home and notice the sticker part of the roundel is missing!
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Wtf khoalty! I sent them an email lets see how they handle this, it was not even the whole roundel just the top sticker part, not sure what to say, they looked great till this happened. It was not even in the sun baking it had just come out of the garage :(

[Newjack]

That's unusual. I've been running my blue carbon fiber roundels from khoalty for over a year now and they look fine. I'm sure khoalty will make it right.

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[nike001]

I was listening to Rick Ross' new album "God Forgives, I Don't" and I don't recommend you buy it. It talks about net worth and cars and some annoying chick says "Maybach Music" on every track and it gets really annoying.

Thank you. Buy Nas's new album.. best album I've listened to this year.

[Crestwood1001]

That's unusual. I've been running my blue carbon fiber roundels from khoalty for over a year now and they look fine. I'm sure khoalty will make it right.

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I had one of their standard blue ones on the hood for the last few months with no issues. Not to thrilled and last issue I had their customer service was awful so I'm not expecting much

[Newjack]

I had one of their standard blue ones on the hood for the last few months with no issues. Not to thrilled and last issue I had their customer service was awful so I'm not expecting much

I've had good experiences with them in the past.

I'm interested to see what they do to remedy your problem, as I shop with them a lot.

[nike001]

Recently I've been playing around with my lights, and after swapping bulbs side to side.. it seems I have a defective bulb.

I wouldn't care if they were the OE Phillips bulbs, or even $30 Morimoto bulbs. But no. These are the $190 Osram CBI bulbs. I paid $190 for freaking bulbs for one to last 7 months.. and I don't even really drive at night. Screw this.

[BCS_ZHP]

Just a pic, washed her on Friday night and then took my 10 year old daughter to soccer camp this morning. She fell asleep within the 1st 5 minutes and slept the whole 2 hour drive, she complained that my car was too quiet and too smooooooth, and yes it is FTW!

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[Johal E32]

Just a pic, washed her on Friday night and then took my 10 year old daughter to soccer camp this morning. She fell asleep within the 1st 5 minutes and slept the whole 2 hour drive, she complained that my car was too quiet and too smooooooth, and yes it is FTW!

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Yes! That is one thing I love about the E39 over the E46. It's a better cruiser/ long distance car. I prefer driving my fathers E39 on the freeway than my E46 on the freeway. It handles pretty damn good too, not as good as the E46, but with the bilsetin hd's and oe sport springs it can definitely tear up the road.

[Johnmadd]

Got my headlights from Jon (Jupiter) all in and the light output is so much better that before I had to turn my fogs on to see and now when I turn them on I see no change because of the brightness of the headlights.

[danewilson77]

Removed my wipers, cowl, mirror and outer electronics half of the rain sensor from my windshield in preparation for getting it replaced on Wed. I figured I would do this myself to save a little money and also so the installers have less of a chance of screwing something up since they don't do a whole lot of BMW windshields around here.

I was out for a drive Friday night and going into the sunset it was like looking at 10,000 tiny prisms on my windshield with all the little pits on it. Can't wait to see the difference!

It took me a little while to figure out how to take the sensor apart, to separate the inner electronics half, from the actual sensor that came glued onto the new glass.

At first I found this picture online but later found out this is an older, pre-02 style....

http://mrmaico.smugmug.com/Cars/BMW-ZHP-misc/i-TjTSS2b/0/M/Rain-sensor-early-style-M.jpg

I went back out to the car and was just poking around on mine and realized there are two latches on each side that slide down, towards the cowl to release the latches.

Here's a pic of the sensor on the new glass with the latches released.....

http://mrmaico.smugmug.com/Cars/BMW-ZHP-misc/i-3GsDRmt/0/L/IMG1703-L.jpg

and latched......

http://mrmaico.smugmug.com/Cars/BMW-ZHP-misc/i-f927qPq/0/L/IMG1708-L.jpg

And what the guts of the two halves look like.....

http://mrmaico.smugmug.com/Cars/BMW-ZHP-misc/i-vWQqkMj/0/L/IMG1704-L.jpg

http://mrmaico.smugmug.com/Cars/BMW-ZHP-misc/i-7TpbtRP/1/L/IMG1705-L.jpg

The new glass should have the sensor on it. Good work.

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

[webster]

great job on the windshield maico!

made an appt for thurs to get an alignment + DSC steering angle calibration. figured this was a good idea after having the new wheels put on last week..plus i notice a slight shimmy at ~60mph.

[Hornung418]

Did you have the wheels roadforce balanced? Could make all the difference. But Alignment ns DSC calibration are awesome maintenance items.

Horney...via TT.

[webster]

what does "roadforce balanced" mean? i had discount tire do the "mount and balance" which is their standard service for swapping wheels...

but yeah to my knowledge this car has never had an alignment, and for $200 it better not need another one any time soon! lol

[danewilson77]

what does "roadforce balanced" mean? i had discount tire do the "mount and balance" which is their standard service for swapping wheels...

Just means a Hunter Road Force machine was used. Good stuff.

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

[Hornung418]

Just means a Hunter Road Force machine was used. Good stuff.

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA
Yeah it's worth the extra charge. I had a really annoying vibration at highway speed. It was rhythmic and felt like the drive train. Got new tires and made sure that the place I was going had the Hunter machine. Next thing I know, vibrations were gone and it was peaceful driving.

[Crestwood1001]

Safelite should be here any minute to fix my windshield

[webster]

Yeah it's worth the extra charge. I had a really annoying vibration at highway speed. It was rhythmic and felt like the drive train. Got new tires and made sure that the place I was going had the Hunter machine. Next thing I know, vibrations were gone and it was peaceful driving.

good info. thanks.

[Crestwood1001]

5333Shouldn't have to worry about the chip getting larger anytime soon!

[static667]

I did some shopping, pricing, and prepping for my upcoming project.

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[Hornung418]

I did some shopping, pricing, and prepping for my upcoming project.

Sent via Tapatalk 2 on my hacked Fascinate.
Can't wait to take part in this!

[MrMaico]

The new glass should have the sensor on it. Good work.

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

Thanks Dane. When you say it should come with the sensor, do you mean the complete sensor, both pieces, or just the half that is glued to the windshield? Mine just came with the piece glued to the windshield.

In the TIS instructions for windshield replacement BMW mentions having to "initialize" the rain/light sensor after changing a windshield. Never heard anyone mention having to do that before and since I'm not changing the electronics half of the sensor I'm hoping it wouldn't need to be initialized since my car should recognize the sensor I'm installing. Make sense?

Anyone ever had to initialize a rain/light sensor after w/s replacement? Maybe that's why a lot of people complain about their rain sensors not working properly? They had a w/s replaced and didn't initialize the sensor?:dunno

From TIS.................... "Version with rain sensor or rain/light sensor:
Removing rain sensor or rain/light sensor, refer to repair instructions .
After replacing windscreen:
- Initialize rain sensor or rain/light sensor
- Refer to function description in DIS (Diagnosis and Information System)"

More info......

http://tis.spaghetticoder.org/s/view.pl?1/06/55/79

Barry

[danewilson77]

I was referring to the piece on the windshield.

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

[MrMaico]

I was referring to the piece on the windshield.

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

Ok, thanks Dane.

Another question.....does anyone know if I will throw a CEL if I drive to the glass shop with the mirror and rain/light sensor removed/unplugged from the glass?

Thanks.....Barry

[danewilson77]

No.....no code will occur.

[WOLFN8TR]

Installed DW's Cusco Strut brace finally. Oh Ya!!!

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[Ryans323i]

^^Love that!


So, for my BMW, I decided I will finally get the GM5 module fixed. This comes after locking myself in, and my family out of, the car yesterday. This happened at the grocery store in the pouring rain. Had to roll my window down (in the rain!), use the key to unlock driver's side door and then allow my family to climb through the driver's seat to their respective places. :facepalm

[danewilson77]

Installed DW's Cusco Strut brace finally. Oh Ya!!!

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Looks great Woooolfy.

[cakM3]

^^Love that!


So, for my BMW, I decided I will finally get the GM5 module fixed. This comes after locking myself in, and my family out of, the car yesterday. This happened at the grocery store in the pouring rain. Had to roll my window down (in the rain!), use the key to unlock driver's side door and then allow my family to climb through the driver's seat to their respective places. :facepalm

Ryan,

You can send your GM5 module in for repairs here :http://www.bmwgm5.com/

Door lock/rear window repair:
Priority service will cost $100 and Express service will cost $120

Front window repair:
Priority service will cost $110 and Express service will cost $130.

Hope this helps :thumbsup

[MrMaico]

No.....no code will occur.

Sounds good, thanks again Dane.

Speaking of strut bars, I've been debating taking mine off worrying they might scratch it or whatever. Especially since they are NLA.......if they damaged it and offered to replace it they wouldn't be able to get a new one.

I think I worry too much when someone else is going to be working on my car.

[Ryans323i]

Lol Charlie, thanks.

[cakM3]

anytime Ryan :thumbsup

[Hornung418]

:rofl I've been there before, Ryan! Had that site bookmarked since I got the car. I just wish it wasn't so pricey because it always stops working when I don't have money to repair it lol

Horney...via TT.

[cakM3]

Yeah Justin,

I can totally relate to things failing at the most inopportune time....happened to me when driving my ///M to New Jersey a few weeks ago....

[Ryans323i]

Yeah, I've been putting it off, thinking "I could spend that $100 somewhere else, the locks work most of the time.". But I've just got to bite the bullet, yesterday was awful.

[Meric]

http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/457/gjahjdggi.jpg

[jayjay_dee]

http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/457/gjahjdggi.jpg

:like

[Ryans323i]

^^x2

[webster]

that plate is f'n SWEET!

not that i'd ever put a front plate on :shift

[az3579]

Today, I gave Wobbie a quick detail with Meguiar's Quick Detailer to keep her looking fresh from Sunday's wash. Also gave her a much needed vacuum. Hasn't been vacuumed in almost 2 months (hell the wash was almost 2 months late in itself). Looks soooo cherry now...

And finally did a Mr. Clean Magic Erase job on my steering wheel and all buttons in the interior. It literally looked like the steering wheel had 136k miles of oily hand stains on it all around the rim and on the buttons, and now looks brand friggin' new.

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa192/az3579/Automotive/BMW%20E46%20330i%20ZHP/Interior/ae8870ba.jpg
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa192/az3579/Automotive/BMW%20E46%20330i%20ZHP/Interior/255d26a0.jpg

[S85FTW]

Today, I gave Wobbie a quick detail with Meguiar's Quick Detailer to keep her looking fresh from Sunday's wash. Also gave her a much needed vacuum. Hasn't been vacuumed in almost 2 months (hell the wash was almost 2 months late in itself). Looks soooo cherry now...

And finally did a Mr. Clean Magic Erase job on my steering wheel and all buttons in the interior. It literally looked like the steering wheel had 136k miles of oily hand stains on it all around the rim and on the buttons, and now looks brand friggin' new.

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa192/az3579/Automotive/BMW%20E46%20330i%20ZHP/Interior/ae8870ba.jpg
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa192/az3579/Automotive/BMW%20E46%20330i%20ZHP/Interior/255d26a0.jpg

Looks awesome Botond! My new ride has some wear on the armrest on the driver center console and passenger side door where the leather looks worn. Would magic eraser work on this or should I pony up for a new armrest for the M?

P.S. I will be meeting Charlie around 2pm tomorrow in Waterbury for lunch if you are available and want to hang out.

[az3579]

Looks awesome Botond! My new ride has some wear on the armrest on the driver center console and passenger side door where the leather looks worn. Would magic eraser work on this or should I pony up for a new armrest for the M?

P.S. I will be meeting Charlie around 2pm tomorrow in Waterbury for lunch if you are available and want to hang out.

Well, what kind of "wear" are we talking about? Is it just shiny, or is it developing cracks? If it's cracks, then most definitely shell out the money for new parts. Hell, it's an E60 M5; I would just do EVERYTHING right and just buy a new part. That car deserves nothing less!
If it's just shiny, try the Magic Eraser, though don't do it too much because I think it'll dry out the leather. Instead, use Leatherique. That stuff does wonders to leather.

BTW, Charlie is going to Waterbury on Thursday. I asked to come in early and leave early that day at work, so I could meet up with you guys granted you can wait about an hour. Stratford ain't exactly close to Waterbury. :)

[S85FTW]

Well, what kind of "wear" are we talking about? Is it just shiny, or is it developing cracks? If it's cracks, then most definitely shell out the money for new parts. Hell, it's an E60 M5; I would just do EVERYTHING right and just buy a new part. That car deserves nothing less!
If it's just shiny, try the Magic Eraser, though don't do it too much because I think it'll dry out the leather. Instead, use Leatherique. That stuff does wonders to leather.

BTW, Charlie is going to Waterbury on Thursday. I asked to come in early and leave early that day at work, so I could meet up with you guys granted you can wait about an hour. Stratford ain't exactly close to Waterbury. :)

He just texted me telling me he got mixed up haha, yea its just worn on the passenger side and cracked on the center console. I will fork out the cash for a new center arm rest, luckily it is just one little piece that slides out. I will be "working from home" Thursday so I threw it out there to charlie that you guys are more than welcome to come here for a couple of hours because the wife wont be home from work until 8:30. We can either meet Charlie in Waterbury or both of you just meet at my place and have some drinks/hang out/drive in the M. Not in that order of course.

[az3579]

Well just let me know what the plan will be. Obviously the closer the better, but even if it's in Waterbury, that's fine. I'd like to say hi to Steve; I haven't seen him since he sold me the S50 to put into my E30 in 2009. :)

[static667]

Started a build thread (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?7708-Project-Stealth-Bomber)... :shift

[cakM3]

He just texted me telling me he got mixed up haha, yea its just worn on the passenger side and cracked on the center console. I will fork out the cash for a new center arm rest, luckily it is just one little piece that slides out. I will be "working from home" Thursday so I threw it out there to charlie that you guys are more than welcome to come here for a couple of hours because the wife wont be home from work until 8:30. We can either meet Charlie in Waterbury or both of you just meet at my place and have some drinks/hang out/drive in the M. Not in that order of course.

Yeah....depending on how fast I get done with my physical at my Dr's office I'll be heading down. If early then I will let you know and make plans to stop by your place. I will know for sure on Thursday :)

@ Kyle.... going to make my rounds to visit some friends and get a part for the ///M ;)

[Crestwood1001]

Today was the first time it sat for more then 24 hours without running or moving since iv owned it :( I broke my little toe on my left foot at an almost perfect right angle, it HURT lol, they reset it for me but I may lose the toe :( does not look like I'll be able to install my new parts Friday :(

[WOLFN8TR]

^^Love that!


Looks great Woooolfy.

Thank You...

Swear it added at least 5 HP! :thumbup

[M0nk3y]

Some people wanted a couple pictures of my interior LEDs at night. So I took some and screwed around with my phone flashlight app, lol

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8293/7737006776_b9b7d6533c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/m0nk3yy31/7737006776/)
Ziza Lights ECS Tuning (http://www.flickr.com/photos/m0nk3yy31/7737006776/) by M0nk3yy31 (http://www.flickr.com/people/m0nk3yy31/), on Flickr

[WOLFN8TR]

Cool...

[cakM3]

Got my Beyern Mesh wheels speed balanced and valve stems replaced today.

Wheels on passenger's side vibrating when going past 65 on the highway...could see my passenger side mirror vibrate. Hopefully I don't have a bent rim....

[danewilson77]

Today was the first time it sat for more then 24 hours without running or moving since iv owned it :( I broke my little toe on my left foot at an almost perfect right angle, it HURT lol, they reset it for me but I may lose the toe :( does not look like I'll be able to install my new parts Friday :(

How in the world did you do that? I hope you don't lose your digit.

[cakM3]

got the dealer to wash and wipe down my car.....free of charge...;) Yes.... the ZHP :)

[Ryans323i]

I can't believe you let the dealer touch your car. You're so OCD about it, I'd though you'd be too scared.

[cakM3]

Ry,

I personnally know the detail manager at the dealership and all his guys know both my cars. They are very careful with my cars....and it comes out scratch-free every time...;)

... funny thing is that everyone who works at that dealership (sales/service department) all know me and my cars...

[Crestwood1001]

How in the world did you do that? I hope you don't lose your digit.

Stubbed the living hell out of it and when I took my sock off it was pretty much hanging off my foot, it's all wrapped up I go to a specialist tomorrow to see about getting it removed

[danewilson77]

Stubbed the living hell out of it and when I took my sock off it was pretty much hanging off my foot, it's all wrapped up I go to a specialist tomorrow to see about getting it removed

About getting your toe removed, or just the nail? You state toe, above.

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

[cakM3]

Damn!!! I hope its just the nail. Either way that sucks...

[Crestwood1001]

Toe, we are way past the nail being gone, that fell off right after it happened :( they don't think there is anything they can do for it to properly heal the bone. Sounds like I'm losing it :/

[danewilson77]

Toe, we are way past the nail being gone, that fell off right after it happened :( they don't think there is anything they can do for it to properly heal the bone. Sounds like I'm losing it :/

Damn bro. Sorry....

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

[cakM3]

Toe, we are way past the nail being gone, that fell off right after it happened :( they don't think there is anything they can do for it to properly heal the bone. Sounds like I'm losing it :/

Ouch!!! Sorry to hear that as well.....

[Crestwood1001]

Thanks guys, I'm not to upset about it, I just want the pain to stop. They said it'll take a bit of time to get my balance back to 100% but other then that it shouldn't be to bad, all those stupid little toes are good for is getting stubbed anyway lol

[Ryans323i]

My goodness! What exactly did you stub your toe on!!??

[nike001]

Ry,

I personnally know the detail manager at the dealership and all his guys know both my cars. They are very careful with my cars....and it comes out scratch-free every time...;)

... funny thing is that everyone who works at that dealership (sales/service department) all know me and my cars...

There's a guy at our BMW dealer that we all know as well. He has a Carbon Black e90 M3 with a bunch of goodies on it like an ESS Supercharged, Brembo's, 2x ZCP rims (one black set w/ race slicks & one OE finish set with normal Pilot Sport II's), a SuperSprint Exhaust, front lip and probably a bunch of other things that I'm probably missing

Long story short, he's in about 2-3x a month getting shit resprayed. He gets 1 rock chip and has an entire hood or bumper resprayed. He also rips off his lip a lot too.. so that's been re-fit a bunch of times as well. But he always gets the treatment. His car has tons of swirls anyways so I'm not really sure why his treatment is the way it is.

[Crestwood1001]

My goodness! What exactly did you stub your toe on!!??

A door jamb, guess I caught it right that my little toe got bent out on it. Feels like shit haha.
Dalton, that's cool that've takes care of the car like that, shame that it's swirled though, mention buffing to him

[Crestwood1001]

Just an update guys, so far I got one email from khoalty and for the past three days additional emails have been ignored. Not happy

[Stu]

Ayayay. Today wasn't a good day for the ZHP.

- Wiper motor is going out. It makes a horrible noise and makes the wipers skip terribly at the top and bottom of its travel. Lifting up the wipers, I can hear annoying binding noises at these locations. Bought new (used) linkage + motor + wiper arms + nuts - $98 shipped :) Easy fix, but something I really think is stupid to spend money on. It shouldn't break in the first place. I'm going to try and fix the old motor + linkage and see if I can make it work properly again, then sell it.

- Had to buy new FCABs since my old ones prematurely failed. Disappointing. I bought Meyle HDs, and oembimmerparts is RMAing my Lemforders and giving me the difference in cost between the two. I just don't think ZHPs should use Lemforder - our setup is too aggressive for such a soft bushing. BMW never should have done a "one size fits all" method with bushings on all of their trim levels (except M3)

- Got the flexible steering coupling, because freaking I wanna get my tight steering back already

- Have to now get another alignment since I will be doing FCABs. But, there's a good groupon deal on alignments in my area. 50% off.

- Should also balance my tires since I'm there and it's cheap

:(

So...hopefully all of this will end up costing me a whole lot less than it seems, assuming I can sell the old linkage after fixing it.

[Pip]

Dent removal before and after pics here:
http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?7376-Sean-s-05-ZHP-Maintenance-and-Mod-Log

[JupiterBMW]

I just purchased a 2012 East Coast Nav DVD from eBay... I'm pretty sure its a burned copy, but the guy has over 150 feedback comments, 100% positive. People have said that its burnt but it does work... We'll see..

Best part.. $40 shipped. :)

[Crestwood1001]

^when I had my jeep I installed factory nav and installed a burned disk, worked fine

[Johal E32]

There's a guy at our BMW dealer that we all know as well. He has a Carbon Black e90 M3 with a bunch of goodies on it like an ESS Supercharged, Brembo's, 2x ZCP rims (one black set w/ race slicks & one OE finish set with normal Pilot Sport II's), a SuperSprint Exhaust, front lip and probably a bunch of other things that I'm probably missing

Long story short, he's in about 2-3x a month getting shit resprayed. He gets 1 rock chip and has an entire hood or bumper resprayed. He also rips off his lip a lot too.. so that's been re-fit a bunch of times as well. But he always gets the treatment. His car has tons of swirls anyways so I'm not really sure why his treatment is the way it is.

A lot of people don't know how to properly wash their cars..

[Crestwood1001]

My huge ECS order shows up today! :) and I found out just now that I'll be losing my little toe :/ looks like install is gonna have to wait

[danewilson77]

Sorry to hear Cresty. Hope all goes smotthly and you heal rapidly.

[JupiterBMW]

My huge ECS order shows up today! :) and I found out just now that I'll be losing my little toe :/ looks like install is gonna have to wait

The bright side is that you still have 9 more, and the big toe is the one that you really need for balance. Also, you can still drive with 4 toes. And a big order from ECS? Sounds like a good day for you! :thumbsup

[Crestwood1001]

Thanks guys! I got a 400$ order worth of matinance items for the car, they say I should be back comfortably within a week, just want the pain to stop already!

[JupiterBMW]

I suggest you take a V&V...... Vicodin and Vodka... :rofl

[Crestwood1001]

Haha I'm sure they will give me something

[Ryans323i]

I'm sure it was just a light hearted/not serious recommendation but, fwiw, please don't mix RX drugs and alcohol. I lost an acquaintance this way, and I'm pretty sure this is how my dad is going to die too. (maybe tmi)

That must have been a crazy hard, just perfect hit on the door jam! I bet it does hurt! If you do lose the toe, you gotta come up with a better story like "shark attack" or "a rabid wolverine ate it" or "frost bite while hiking to Mt Everest". Wish you the best, and can't wait to see the ECS order on the BMW.

[Crestwood1001]

Yea I'm not a drinker anyway, don't like to drink things that don't taste good! Haha. I go Saturday morning for the operation, just want it taken care of already, sick of sitting home and it's really uncomfortable, and this ecs box sitting here is torture!

[danewilson77]

Yea I'm not a drinker anyway, don't like to drink things that don't taste good! Haha. I go Saturday morning for the operation, just want it taken care of already, sick of sitting home and it's really uncomfortable, and this ecs box sitting here is torture!

It's just a broken toe. Get off yer ass and go fix your car.....noob.

[Newjack]

It's just a broken toe. Get off yer ass and go fix your car.....noob.

If he were a Wilson, he would still be running around with a broken foot.

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[Hornung418]

Pics of the toe?

Horney...via TT.

[Crestwood1001]

Next time it's unwrapped I'll try and get a pic, and Dane I wish it was that easy lol it's basically just hanging there, very uncomfortable to stand on

[danewilson77]

Next time it's unwrapped I'll try and get a pic, and Dane I wish it was that easy lol it's basically just hanging there, very uncomfortable to stand on

I know brutha. I'm just messing. I will tell you the story of flipper (Jim Filipowitz) when I get a chance.

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

[Crestwood1001]

5373
Hummmmm.....
5374
Some of the goodies brown Santa brought me!

[UdubBadger]

Nice


- Goin' H.A.M. Mobile

[Crestwood1001]

5375
Screw it I'm opening her up, notice the great lighting from the 6 pot lights and 4 track lights that are pointed right under the hood

[danewilson77]

I knew you were a PTP. :)

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1071763-college-basketball-dick-vitales-top-25-quotes-and-sayings#/articles/1071763-college-basketball-dick-vitales-top-25-quotes-and-sayings/page/13

[Crestwood1001]

Dane do explain lol link won't work on my iPhone, currently at the ready to remove the valve cover stage with my dads assistance

[Crestwood1001]

5376
That track lighting pointed down at my engine bay and the 6 pot lights on each side make this so nice to work in the new garage
5377
Oh and first thing I did was replace the headlight lens that was so bad, other side was brand new for some reason
5378

[danewilson77]

Dane do explain lol link won't work on my iPhone, currently at the ready to remove the valve cover stage with my dads assistance

Dick Vitale. Announced games for ESPN. One of his favorite sayings when someone was playing legit, was, "He's a PTP baby!" All loud and whatnot.

PTP = Prime Time Performer.

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

[cakM3]

Drove down to pick up a refurbished ///M Oval rear view mirror for the ///M and while down in the Waterbury area, met up with Kris and took these pics....I hate hot humid weather....

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/ZHPReflection02.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M5Rear.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M5RearDeck.jpg

Took these of the ZHP :thumbsup
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/DSC_0022-1.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/DSC_0019.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/ZHPMirror.jpg

Didn't get much more because I was melting...anyway hope you guys like them...;)

[Pip]

Two sweet cars...:drool

[cakM3]

I agree Sean ;)

Yours is going to look awesome when you get your new mirrors painted and mounted :)

Took the bike rack off today in favor of better gas mileage. I can put my bike inside the car for times I take it in to Newport or elsewhere. On the highway I was averaging around 25mpg.....

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[Crestwood1001]

Dane, need a quick one hope u see this. The gasket I just put on 1,500 miles ago was already brittle. I'm wondering if the dealer I got it from our dyno oil in that was no correct ll01 oil could that cause this? Yes I'm changing the oil as soon as I re seal it

[webster]

new OEM floor mats. so much better...

http://i48.tinypic.com/4ilpao.jpg

also got the car back after alignment and steering angle sensor calibration. cross that off the maintenance list.

[jayjay_dee]

Charlie, love those shots, colors are popping....

Wes, love that shot too, is that a black alcantara from Coby?


As for my ZHP, my SES light is on after i forgot to connect the wire for MAF :facepalm

I checked my car after i saw some coolant leaks, found out one hose was loose...
Same thing with the power steering, not sure why the clamp is at the bottom of the hose and not on top, so i adjusted it and made sure it is tight this time...

[cakM3]

Charlie, love those shots, colors are popping....



Thanks jayjay! You got to see Kris' ///M5 in person. That blue is so deep and clear! I'm hoping Kris and Gina will be able to make the SIGFest next year with their ///M. Kris gave me a ride in this beast yesterday....all I can say is that this is the car I want to get for my next BMW ( would love to add this to my stable :biggrin )....it's everything I could ever want... the comfort of a sedan but performance far exceeding my ///M3. The best of both worlds wrapped up in one very complete package. A complete and total win in my opinion...:)

[danewilson77]

Dane, need a quick one hope u see this. The gasket I just put on 1,500 miles ago was already brittle. I'm wondering if the dealer I got it from our dyno oil in that was no correct ll01 oil could that cause this? Yes I'm changing the oil as soon as I re seal it

You put the Gasket on? What brand? Victor Reinz?

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

[webster]

Wes, love that shot too, is that a black alcantara from Coby?

yep, black alcantara Coby wheel w/ grey stitching and time stripe

[Crestwood1001]

You put the Gasket on? What brand? Victor Reinz?

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

OEM sir. This is the second one, iv put on the first one leaked within 1500$ miles and was not OEM, wondering of incorrect oil could have something to do with it? I'll be changing the oil with BMW OEM oil in about an hour once iv had my coffee

[danewilson77]

OEM sir. This is the second one, iv put on the first one leaked within 1500$ miles and was not OEM, wondering of incorrect oil could have something to do with it? I'll be changing the oil with BMW OEM oil in about an hour once iv had my coffee

What oil is in there?

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

[Newjack]

new OEM floor mats. so much better...

http://i48.tinypic.com/4ilpao.jpg

also got the car back after alignment and steering angle sensor calibration. cross that off the maintenance list.

Dat steering wheel.... :drool

[Crestwood1001]

What oil is in there?

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

Sadly, I don't know. It was changed by the dealer before I bought it so I'd assume a generic dyno oil. I have not had the time or funding to worry about it till now, I'll be replacing it soon. 7.9 quarts in my xi right?

[Crestwood1001]

Why would my brake abs and dsc lights be on after an oil change and vcg job? Yes the battery was disconnected

[Ryans323i]

@Charlie, Great pictures! Your txt cracked me up. How many ///Ms are you gonna have Charlie!?

[M3TA5IN]

Charlie, your car is sexy clean ;)

[Crestwood1001]

Disregard, lights turned off, drove it on the highway 60 miles round trip, no leaks and 7.5 quarts of oil put me at the perfect spot. Let's hope I'm gonna for a while, surgery in the morning

[cakM3]

@Charlie, Great pictures! Your txt cracked me up. How many ///Ms are you gonna have Charlie!?

Ry,

I'm going to have at least one...maybe two more...;) One of them def an E60 ///M5 just like Kris' but with all black leather instead ;)

The other..... obviously an E46 ///M :biggrin

@ Cody....thanks bro! :thumbsup

edit: I let mother nature pour water on my ZHP this afternoon....;)

TT + iPhone4

[nike001]

Sadly, I don't know. It was changed by the dealer before I bought it so I'd assume a generic dyno oil. I have not had the time or funding to worry about it till now, I'll be replacing it soon. 7.9 quarts in my xi right?

Point me to the nearest BMW dealer that uses generic oil in their cars and I'll point you to a fraudulent dealer.


Why would my brake abs and dsc lights be on after an oil change and vcg job? Yes the battery was disconnected

Why the hell was your battery disconnected?

[Crestwood1001]

I had the valve cover off, I'm not fucking with the ignition system with the battery connected. And Paul did not have you guys work on my car he had McCarthys across the street do it.

[Hornung418]

I had the valve cover off, I'm not fucking with the ignition system with the battery connected. And Paul did not have you guys work on my car he had McCarthys across the street do it.

Valve cover removal does not necessitate battery disconnection.

Horney...via TT.

[Crestwood1001]

Well I disconnected the battery, any time I do anything that involves touching a part of the electrical system I do. Does not hurt anything

[Hornung418]

Ok.

[Crestwood1001]

Ok.

Didn't mean to sound hostile lol just saying, I don't think there's any reason not to

[Hermes]

I don't think I ever posted a pic of the new carpets

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/2002/6fb7be9b.jpg

[Hornung418]

No you bastard, you didn't even say that you put the interior back together! You're slacking on your build thread, friend :biggrin!!

[nike001]

I plan on cleaning my matte grille tomorrow and also my alcantara wheel is showing some wear in the 8-9 o'clock position. Weird because I always make sure my hands are clean before driving it.. sometimes I even wash my hands before driving it!

Anyone have any cleaning suggestions? Just a clean towel and soapy water, but not saturating it?

[cakM3]

I don't think I ever posted a pic of the new carpets

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/2002/6fb7be9b.jpg

Damn JP!!!

Project is looking great! :thumbsup

[JupiterBMW]

I washed the ZHP, dried it, vacuumed it, leather conditioner, dash/plastics treatment... Parked it across the street in neighbors driveway (they're out of town)

I vacuumed the X3, leather conditioner, dash/plastics treatment, washed it, dried it

15 minute DOWNPOUR

:foottap

I pulled X3 into garage... Dried it again.

Pulled X3 out and ZHP into garage, dried it again.

Roads dried, sun came out...

Took X3 out for shopping with wife and baby.

30 minutes into our shopping trip...

RAIN all afternoon

:foottap

Tomorrow? Wash X3......

[Crestwood1001]

Ordered pads and rotors, brake fluid, the rest of the black carbon fiber roundels I need, and an interior led kit and angel eyes!

[JupiterBMW]

Damn homie! That toe better heal quick, you've got some work to do!

[Hermes]

thanks guys

@Justin, they're posted here and there but yes I do need to update that thread. Go look in the engine bay thread

Edit: the E21 door handle visible on the drivers side will soon be replaced with the correct 2002 version when I take the door card off and re-glue the vinyl to the card better (it's coming loose in a few places). I also have to finish up the E24 rear bucket swap which I have all the parts for but haven't had time to deal with yet (need to re-upholster the seats, armrest and build a rear shelf). Next will be fixing the cracks in the dash and finding a center console for either an early 2002 or probably a 1602, let me know if you see one in decent shape.

[Hornung418]

Yeah I saw that one. Very stark difference from when it was first received. The wiring is neatly tucked now :)

[Crestwood1001]

Damn homie! That toe better heal quick, you've got some work to do!

Operation is tomorrow morning. Should be walking by Wednesday, I don't expect the parts to come in till Thursday so at least I'll have something to look forward to

[Hermes]

one more for you real quick... some old school 3 point harness technology

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/2002/448d21b2.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/2002/3edb3882.jpg

[Hornung418]

Because the 2002 originally just had lap belts, right? Where does the third point mount to?? That looks pretty uncomfortable, JP.

[midlandtech]

Operation is tomorrow morning. Should be walking by Wednesday, I don't expect the parts to come in till Thursday so at least I'll have something to look forward to
Here's to a speedy recovery


~Steve
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[Jon D]

I washed the ZHP, dried it, vacuumed it, leather conditioner, dash/plastics treatment... Parked it across the street in neighbors driveway (they're out of town)

I vacuumed the X3, leather conditioner, dash/plastics treatment, washed it, dried it

15 minute DOWNPOUR

:foottap

I pulled X3 into garage... Dried it again.

Pulled X3 out and ZHP into garage, dried it again.

Roads dried, sun came out...

Took X3 out for shopping with wife and baby.

30 minutes into our shopping trip...

RAIN all afternoon

:foottap

Tomorrow? Wash X3......

It's gonna rain again the joys of SFL in the summer.

Jon D. Sent from my iPad using Forum Runner

[Hermes]

Because the 2002 originally just had lap belts, right? Where does the third point mount to?? That looks pretty uncomfortable, JP.

it's not the smartest idea ever but they are the original optional belts from 11/68 when the car was built, OO apparently had some taste. It mounts on the horizontal metal under the window between the B and C pillars. They aren't uncomfortable but they are a huge PITA to adjust. Honestly I will probably eventually get a cage and run a 5-point setup, but a full frankenstein style engine swap will come first. Imagine this car but even more crazy...

http://assets.pakwheels.com/forums/2009/5/31/dsc01919_51T_PakWheels(com).jpg

^ for those that don't recognize it, that's http://www.2002twinturbo.com/. I'm honestly thinking about building a 5002

[Crestwood1001]

Here's to a speedy recovery


~Steve
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Thank you! A bit nervous about it, but the pain is to much already

[Hornung418]

it's not the smartest idea ever but they are the original optional belts from 11/68 when the car was built, OO apparently had some taste. It mounts on the horizontal metal under the window between the B and C pillars. They aren't uncomfortable but they are a huge PITA to adjust. Honestly I will probably eventually get a cage and run a 5-point setup, but a full frankenstein style engine swap will come first. Imagine this car but even more crazy...

http://assets.pakwheels.com/forums/2009/5/31/dsc01919_51T_PakWheels(com).jpg

^ for those that don't recognize it, that's http://www.2002twinturbo.com/. I'm honestly thinking about building a 5002

Nice, Paul Cain's 3002ttii is one of my inspirations. His page has been down for sometime though :(

Horney...via TT.

[Johal E32]

^nice!

Just changed the plugs, fuel filter, lower rad hose with the switch thingy, air filter, cabin air filter, and the belts. Basically an Inspection 2. Everything wasa breeze except the lower rad hose, we had to break it off! It was such a PITA!!! Took 2.5 hours to remove it! All they diys say use brute force... I even used a heat gun to try to get it off.

[danewilson77]

Operation is tomorrow morning. Should be walking by Wednesday, I don't expect the parts to come in till Thursday so at least I'll have something to look forward to

Thinking about you bud. Here's to a speedy recovery.

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

[Crestwood1001]

I'm out! Got a nice comfy hospital room for the rest of the day but iv got my iPhone and tapatalk :) haha, still feel pretty loopy but my foots numb which is nice, one I get the feeling back ill give you guys a review of the 4 toe lifestyle

[danewilson77]

I'm out! Got a nice comfy hospital room for the rest of the day but iv got my iPhone and tapatalk :) haha, still feel pretty loopy but my foots numb which is nice, one I get the feeling back ill give you guys a review of the 4 toe lifestyle

Is it gonna affect balance at all?

Glad all went well.

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

[Gordo_GT]

^nice!

Just changed the plugs, fuel filter, lower rad hose with the switch thingy, air filter, cabin air filter, and the belts. Basically an Inspection 2. Everything wasa breeze except the lower rad hose, we had to break it off! It was such a PITA!!! Took 2.5 hours to remove it! All they diys say use brute force... I even used a heat gun to try to get it off.

I feel your pain. It took me some time to get that lower hose off as well. My car had 79k when I did it.

[Gordo_GT]

I'm out! Got a nice comfy hospital room for the rest of the day but iv got my iPhone and tapatalk :) haha, still feel pretty loopy but my foots numb which is nice, one I get the feeling back ill give you guys a review of the 4 toe lifestyle

I'm glad the operation went well. Hope you acclimate quickly and don't have any balance issues.

[midlandtech]

I'm out! Got a nice comfy hospital room for the rest of the day but iv got my iPhone and tapatalk :) haha, still feel pretty loopy but my foots numb which is nice, one I get the feeling back ill give you guys a review of the 4 toe lifestyle

Great news! I was thinking about a this morning... Maybe you should he a tattoo like this 5390


~Steve
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[Crestwood1001]

Great news! I was thinking about a this morning... Maybe you should he a tattoo like this 5390


~Steve
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Lmfao! That's so funny, Dane, they said it will take some getting used to but it's not gonna be debilitating or anything. I'm getting feeling back and it hurts haha

[Johal E32]

I feel your pain. It took me some time to get that lower hose off as well. My car had 79k when I did it.

Mine has maybe 3k miles on and has been on for maybe 10 months, maybe a year.

I changed it but I knew it wasn't leaking, it was the sensor inside the hose that took a dump. I figured while I'm down there I will change out the hose... Never again, lol.

[elric]

Rebuilt 2 sets of ZKW burnt bowls using the DIYs from CAKM3 and Jupiter.

Thanks guys!!

:theman

[cakM3]

Glad to hear that my DIY was of assistance to you Jeff :thumbsup

[Crestwood1001]

Do you guys think I can install angel eyes without removing the headlights? I replaced the lens without removing it

[elric]

Yes .... I installed my Orion Predator V2s without removing the headlights.

[cakM3]

Do you guys think I can install angel eyes without removing the headlights? I replaced the lens without removing it

Very easy to do with headlights left in place :thumbsup You just have to take out the headlight lens to install the angel eyes....

edit: I just ordered this for my ZHP...;)

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/ScreenShot2012-08-11at95418PM.png

[Crestwood1001]

Sweet! Not a fan of taking them out, that lower painted trim still gives me a hard time

[Pip]

Bought a windshield cowl from the dealer - $80. ECS shipping was too much. G.A.S. disa rebuild kit is next ok my list - I think it is the flutter I hear from inside the cabin at certain RPMs.


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[cakM3]

Bought a windshield cowl from the dealer - $80. ECS shipping was too much. G.A.S. disa rebuild kit is next ok my list - I think it is the flutter I hear from inside the cabin at certain RPMs.


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Sean,

$80 for a windshield cowl? Funny... I paid $54.04 for mine thru my dealer...

[Crestwood1001]

Yea man that's insane. Even with shipping ecs should be significantly cheaper then that....

[Pip]

Yea man that's insane. Even with shipping ecs should be significantly cheaper then that....

ECS was roughly the same with shipping. ECS cowl was only like ~$60, but shipping was killer. I tried to get it with my other order, but shipping was like $20 more so I just went to the dealer - sad day.

ECS price w/o tax - $53.55
Shipping - $39.84
Total w/ tax = $97.54

Dealer total - $80.33

[Meric]

Came home..

I received my new expension tank. Is there anyway i can seal the old one for 10 km? Like duct tape or something?

[Hermes]

for the 2002 I ordered motor mounts (already changed tranny mount) and this:

http://www.masonengineering.net/images/2002TII.gif

[Johnmadd]

for the 2002 I ordered motor mounts (already changed tranny mount) and this:

http://www.masonengineering.net/images/2002TII.gif

Beautiful!

[Crestwood1001]

40$$ for shipping?!?! HOLY SHIT that's outrageous

[Hornung418]

for the 2002 I ordered motor mounts (already changed tranny mount) and this:

http://www.masonengineering.net/images/2002TII.gif

Mason Engineering? Nice piece!

Horney...via TT.

[nike001]

Today she got a wash, vaccum, Sonax treatment & then some Poorboy's wheel sealant.

I debated taking wheels off for a full treatment, but I have a brush that gets the barrels so I figure'd I'd wait until I have my winter rims on to thoroughly clean the barrels of the 135s

[alexandre]

ECS was roughly the same with shipping. ECS cowl was only like ~$60, but shipping was killer. I tried to get it with my other order, but shipping was like $20 more so I just went to the dealer - sad day.

ECS price w/o tax - $53.55
Shipping - $39.84
Total w/ tax = $97.54

Dealer total - $80.33

For future reference ebmwparts.com is ran by BMW of Peabody in Peabody, MA and sells the sedan cowl (51718208483) for 49.36 + 10 shipping. They have the lowest prices on OEM parts I've ever seen anywhere. Shipping is extremely reasonable and they have most parts shipped within the next business day. Did a few orders with them already, everything has been impeccable.

[cakM3]

For future reference ebmwparts.com is ran by BMW of Peabody in Peabody, MA and sells the sedan cowl (51718208483) for 49.36 + 10 shipping. They have the lowest prices on OEM parts I've ever seen anywhere. Shipping is extremely reasonable and they have most parts shipped within the next business day. Did a few orders with them already, everything has been impeccable.

+1

FTW :thumbsup

[Ryans323i]

Came home..

I received my new expension tank. Is there anyway i can seal the old one for 10 km? Like duct tape or something?

Don't be a douche bag, fix the car correctly before selling it, or just tell the buyer it's broken and give them the new tank.

[M0nk3y]

Don't be a douche bag, fix the car correctly before selling it, or just tell the buyer it's broken and give them the new tank.

Bingo. I would not be a happy camper if I found that and was lied to myself.

[danewilson77]

Don't be a douche bag, fix the car correctly before selling it, or just tell the buyer it's broken and give them the new tank.

Yeah. That would be douchy. I think he was just joking Ryan.

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[Crestwood1001]

So for a review of the 4 toed life style! It's not so bad, granted it hurts when I put weight on my foot, and it def feels like something's missing, I wouldn't say it messes with my balance to much, at first it was odd but within 5 mins it does not, I may have been focusing on it so much that I made myself think it feels different but it's not so bad now! A few weeks of healing and iv gotta come back for a checkup, and have to really be careful about keeping my foot dry and clean, should be fun

[MrMaico]

Bought a windshield cowl from the dealer - $80. ECS shipping was too much. G.A.S. disa rebuild kit is next ok my list - I think it is the flutter I hear from inside the cabin at certain RPMs.


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I need one too. It looked ok until I took it off to get the windshield replaced. A small piece of the rubber lip broke off when I grabbed it and I can see that the PO or someone tried to paint it or something, the finish is flaking off the rubber lip now.

Just ordered one for $50.18 from http://www.bmwmercedesparts.com with free shipping. Not the place to order from though if you are in a big rush. Shipping was a little slow last time but you can't beat $248 for an OEM Pilkinton windshield with free shipping. Got it installed Thursday for $82.....WOW, what a difference not looking through all those tiny pits in the old one!

Barry

[Pip]

Bummer... nice find though. Here is mine from this mornings install. It was damn hot in the garage.

Old Windshield Cowl:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8431/7767255382_be7a4c5e03_z.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8447/7767259870_a7dc8b2f9b_z.jpg

New Windshield Cowl:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8425/7767257524_78b5f3923f_z.jpg

[MrMaico]

Bummer... nice find though. Here is mine from this mornings install. It was damn hot in the garage.

Old Windshield Cowl:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8431/7767255382_be7a4c5e03_z.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8447/7767259870_a7dc8b2f9b_z.jpg

New Windshield Cowl:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8425/7767257524_78b5f3923f_z.jpg

Much better! Since I'm replacing mine I left the wipers off for now, looks good and it's nice looking out the windshield too without them in the way. A lot easier to see the road and any debris that might be there. On my old 72 2002 I never had wipers on it. I put some chrome acorn nuts over the wiper mounts to protect the threads.

[brettbimmer]

New A-Pillar trim panels installed!

[cakM3]

Sean, that new windshield cowl looks great! :thumbsup

[Hornung418]

Don't be a douche bag, fix the car correctly before selling it, or just tell the buyer it's broken and give them the new tank.


Bingo. I would not be a happy camper if I found that and was lied to myself.


Yeah. That would be douchy. I think he was just joking Ryan.

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He wanted to seal the leak before changing the ET. Is this for the 330 or the X5, Meric?
Horney...via TT.

[nike001]

He wanted to seal the leak before changing the ET. Is this for the 330 or the X5, Meric?
Horney...via TT.

I thought it was for the 330..

Remember? He was saying how he didn't want to deal with the hassles of the e46 cooling system so he bought an X5. Then in the ensuing days, he had a ~$1200 bill from the dealer for said X5 after the purchase.

[cakM3]

Finished detailing my ///M3 this afternoon :) I was amazed by the amount of reflection I saw on my fender after detailing my car :)

http://img.tapatalk.com/c6e4c99b-340d-6ddc.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/c6e4c99b-345e-c9ec.jpg

[Pip]

Looking good. I love those wheels!


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[M0nk3y]

Finished detailing my ///M3 this afternoon :) I was amazed by the amount of reflection I saw on my fender after detailing my car :)

http://img.tapatalk.com/c6e4c99b-340d-6ddc.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/c6e4c99b-345e-c9ec.jpg

Legit. Looks awesome.

[cakM3]

Looking good. I love those wheels!


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Legit. Looks awesome.

thanks guys!

[Hermes]

Damn Charlie, your CF trim! I need to start working on the E46 more but I guess I've been distracted with the 114 (yes, that is technically the chassis code for the 2002). Maybe I'll finally start looking at CSL door cards now ;)

BTW, what thoughts on those headers I sent you?

[cakM3]

Damn Charlie, your CF trim! I need to start working on the E46 more but I guess I've been distracted with the 114 (yes, that is technically the chassis code for the 2002). Maybe I'll finally start looking at CSL door cards now ;)

BTW, what thoughts on those headers I sent you?

Damn JP! I want those so bad but right now the timing isn't there.....problem is what I have recently planned for the ///M, the CSL headers most likely won't work. What I have planned for the ///M won't materialize until about 6 years from now due to my daughter going to college after next year...it's something that I've got planted in the background but will be looking more into it when the time comes.....all I can say is it will be interesting...;) There will be serious modifications being done afterwards......should be fun! :biggrin

BTW...love what you have done to the 114 so far! so much progress being done this year.....awesome build my friend! :thumbsup I can relate to being distracted by other projects....;)

Going to think about making up my project thread for the ///M sometime....

[Hermes]

I wanted you to buy these, I guess I'll post the link for everybody who has a S54 (Kyle)...

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=937534

[cakM3]

appreciate it JP! :thumbsup

[Hornung418]

I wanted you to buy these, I guess I'll post the link for everybody who has a S54 (Kyle)...

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=937534

:rofl

Man y'all are fooled pretty well!

Horney...via TT.

[Hermes]

I assume by your comment they're not real?

[Hornung418]

Those are real alright...just not applicable to that person.

Horney...via TT.

[cakM3]

Justin,

"that person"?

[Hornung418]

In parentheses ;)

Horney...via TT.

[cakM3]

:)

[Hermes]

CSL headers don't work on his Z4MC?

[M0nk3y]

I wanted you to buy these, I guess I'll post the link for everybody who has a S54 (Kyle)...

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=937534

Nice lookout


CSL headers don't work on his Z4MC?

They'll work.

Those are certainly cheap, just not in the budget. And stupid smog testing

[Hornung418]

HAHAHAHAHA Wrong Kyle then. Thought you were referencing Kyle W. Nevermind, Herbie. Get those!!

[M0nk3y]

HAHAHAHAHA Wrong Kyle then. Thought you were referencing Kyle W. Nevermind, Herbie. Get those!!

You're more than welcome to buy it for me

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[Ryans323i]

New A-Pillar trim panels installed!

Excellent! Those little things make such a big difference!


Finished detailing my ///M3 this afternoon :) I was amazed by the amount of reflection I saw on my fender after detailing my car :)

http://img.tapatalk.com/c6e4c99b-340d-6ddc.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/c6e4c99b-345e-c9ec.jpg


I've driven that car! And it's amayayayzing! And those wheels are the perfect complement to silver. That shine is beautiful Charlie, great work.



Damn Charlie, your CF trim! I need to start working on the E46 more but I guess I've been distracted with the 114 (yes, that is technically the chassis code for the 2002). Maybe I'll finally start looking at CSL door cards now ;)

BTW, what thoughts on those headers I sent you?

I can't say enough good things about Charlie's interior. The CSL center console is so sweet and unique, although I'm not sure I could live without cup holders (but that's just me).

[cakM3]

Thanks Ry :)

You get a free shot with the ///M anytime you want ;)

[Ryans323i]

I can't wait until you bring her to the mountains. You both will love it! (And I'll take that free shot then as well!)

[johnrando]

Holy cow, 5 days behind on this thread. Charlie/JP, cars look great. Hope you recover well Cresty.

[cakM3]

I can't wait until you bring her to the mountains. You both will love it! (And I'll take that free shot then as well!)

Yeah, can't wait to check out those roads....I know both you and Kyle will have a blast showing me how it's done...;) Got a few things to do to the ///M to get her ready for you guys...:biggrin



Holy cow, 5 days behind on this thread. Charlie/JP, cars look great. Hope you recover well Cresty.

Thanks John! I will be working on the ZHP today after work...;)

[nike001]

My ZHP is rustling my jimmies.


Sitting at a red light.. light turns green aaaand I'm off. 1st gear normal acceleration to about 3-3500 revs and once I get past about 2400RPMS it seems like the car speeds up, slows down, speeds up. Kinda like a slight jerking. RTABS? I just had my car inspected last week and I was under the car with the tech doing the inspection as I told him to check every single bushing. I even had 2 other master techs come look just because. They all said all bushings are good..but I can't help but think my RTAB's are bad.

[danewilson77]

Why would rtabs make your car do that?

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[Hornung418]

Doesn't every e46 do that in first gear? Mine does it. I know others do it.

[nike001]

Why would rtabs make your car do that?

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

It's not actual acceleration. It's more of a jerk.. like a bad bushing jerk.


Doesn't every e46 do that in first gear? Mine does it. I know others do it.

I heard that they all/most do it.. but it seems more pronounced lately.

[M0nk3y]

Replaced lower control arms and bushings...they failed.

All for $50 :)

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[Crestwood1001]

It's not actual acceleration. It's more of a jerk.. like a bad bushing jerk.



I heard that they all/most do it.. but it seems more pronounced lately.

Did you ever figure out where you were losing oil?

[das boots]

Doesn't every e46 do that in first gear? Mine does it. I know others do it.

And I thought all this time that I was releasing my clutch too early that I need to go back to clutch release school.

[nike001]

Just left my house and my drivers side window was snap crackling and popping.

Yay window regulator!


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[Crestwood1001]

^ you have some seriously bad luck

[cakM3]

Just left my house and my drivers side window was snap crackling and popping.

Yay window regulator!


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Sorry to hear that Dalton....yeah, that sucks.

I'm getting that sound but from my sunroof. I'm thinking that the sunroof shade tabs are about to go. Guess I have to get new tabs and take apart the sunroof to fix that....

BP got to hear it over the weekend....at one point I thought we broke my sunroof because it got stuck but somehow it unstuck itself and began to work again....keeping it closed for the most part now...

[Crestwood1001]

Sorry to hear that Dalton....yeah, that sucks.

I'm getting that sound but from my sunroof. I'm thinking that the sunroof shade tabs are about to go. Guess I have to get new tabs and take apart the sunroof to fix that....

BP got to hear it over the weekend....at one point I thought we broke my sunroof because it got stuck but somehow it unstuck itself and began to work again....keeping it closed for the most part now...

Mine does that, the clips are broken, it does not act up unless I try to open the sun roof without sliding the shade closed first, if I leave the shade open and try to open the roof it jams. As long as all I have to do is close the shade before I open it I'm not worried about fixing it.

[Johal E32]

Just left my house and my drivers side window was snap crackling and popping.

Yay window regulator!


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Happened in the E39 the other day.. it sucks because the window is stuck halfway up.. And to ice the cake, I think the clutch is going to take a dump any-day.

I called the shop I wanted to use for the clutch job and window fix, and they put us on a two week wait list! It should be worth it, it's one of the best BMW E46 M3 shops in the Bay Area/Nor cal. Luckily, they work on all Bmw's.

Hope you get your car sorted out man!

[nike001]

Sorry to hear that Dalton....yeah, that sucks.

I'm getting that sound but from my sunroof. I'm thinking that the sunroof shade tabs are about to go. Guess I have to get new tabs and take apart the sunroof to fix that....

BP got to hear it over the weekend....at one point I thought we broke my sunroof because it got stuck but somehow it unstuck itself and began to work again....keeping it closed for the most part now...

Will you be at Cody's bimmerfest meet and greet? My sunroof tabs are done as well and my sunroof shade has been stuck in the position that it goes to when you put it in the 'vent' mode. So maybe we can team up and help eachother out!


Happened in the E39 the other day.. it sucks because the window is stuck halfway up.. And to ice the cake, I think the clutch is going to take a dump any-day.

I called the shop I wanted to use for the clutch job and window fix, and they put us on a two week wait list! It should be worth it, it's one of the best BMW E46 M3 shops in the Bay Area/Nor cal. Luckily, they work on all Bmw's.

Hope you get your car sorted out man!

Well, if it has a waiting list then it has to be good! But thanks man.. I'll have to decide if I should DIY it or just have my shop do it

[Crestwood1001]

Will you be at Cody's bimmerfest meet and greet? My sunroof tabs are done as well and my sunroof shade has been stuck in the position that it goes to when you put it in the 'vent' mode. So maybe we can team up and help eachother out!



Well, if it has a waiting list then it has to be good! But thanks man.. I'll have to decide if I should DIY it or just have my shop do it

DIY man, see what two sets of the tabs would cost you from work and I'll buy one and we can tackle it

[mLuMaN83]

Removed the Sirius antenna of the roof of my car from the PO and scratched it while in the process. Used a flathead wraped in a paper towel. Then I wasnt paying attention and had the screwdriver reversed in my hand and as I pulled back... Screech! Bummer. Nothing a little touch up paint cant fix.

But looks better now.

[cakM3]

Will you be at Cody's bimmerfest meet and greet? My sunroof tabs are done as well and my sunroof shade has been stuck in the position that it goes to when you put it in the 'vent' mode. So maybe we can team up and help eachother out!



Well, if it has a waiting list then it has to be good! But thanks man.. I'll have to decide if I should DIY it or just have my shop do it

Sorry Dalton....can't make the meet this time... work commitments. I have a product demo/cert that is scheduled during that time period I need to support unfortunately...

[Ryans323i]

Replaced lower control arms and bushings...they failed.

All for $50 :)

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Whoa, that's really cheap. How?


^ you have some seriously bad luck

Says the guys with 9 toes. ;) Too early? On a serious note, hope you're healing up nicely.

[midlandtech]

Says the guys with 9 toes. ;) Too early? On a serious note, hope you're healing up nicely.

I think it's all for weight reduction purposes



~Steve
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[Ryans323i]

I think it's all for weight reduction purposes



~Steve
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That sly dog!

[Crestwood1001]

That sly dog!

Lol! I'm up and about, drove the car yesterday and took it to fill the tank, dads car is out of commission for a few days, shifter cable snapped. So he's got my car while I'm down.... Hit this milestone
5416
Then I overslept this morning and came downstairs and a small box was waiting for me.... Khoalty replaced the carbon fiber emblem that fell apart! Win
Tomorrow my 3rd ECS order comes in, quart of oil, BMW oil pouch (pouch with the Velcro back and some paper funnels and gloves), got that cause I hate having a quart of oil sliding around loose in the back.
Friday my khoalty order comes in, steering wheel black carbon fiber roundel, led interior lights and angel eyes! Pumped

[Ryans323i]

Glad to hear you're moving around. Nice milestone, sorry you missed it. Glad to her Khoalty came through and replaced the emblems. That's awesome! Looks like you've got a lot of work lined up one you're feeling a lot better.

[nike001]

Friday my khoalty order comes in, steering wheel black carbon fiber roundel, led interior lights and angel eyes! Pumped

Inb4 you rip your steering wheel 'roundel' off.

Quick note: it's not a roundel and it doesn't come off. Your stickers just cover it.

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[Crestwood1001]

Inb4 you rip your steering wheel 'roundel' off.

Quick note: it's not a roundel and it doesn't come off. Your stickers just cover it.

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Give me some credit, I'm not a complete fool I know it's a sticker

[Hornung418]

Give me some credit, I'm not a complete fool I know it's a sticker

Some kid on bf.c didn't...what a failure he was lol

Horney...via TT.

[llll1l1ll]

I washed and waxed my car last night only to watch it rain this morning.

Every time. I swear.

[Crestwood1001]

Some kid on bf.c didn't...what a failure he was lol

Horney...via TT.

Why what happened when he tried to rip it off?

[nike001]

Some kid on bf.c didn't...what a failure he was lol

Horney...via TT.

Hahaha that's who I was referring to


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[Crestwood1001]

Last night, per Daltons advice, I used a magic eraser on all the black rubber trim around my windows and DAMN. It looks brand new, here's a before and after shot of the roof rack mounting rails, before they were coated in shit and old wax, now they are clean!
Before:
5417
After:
5418