What did you do for your ZHP/BMW today?

[danewilson77]

my block fell out in the yellow on one side, just been going further to get a block under green for that one.

I don't understand this block you keep referring to? Are you not using approved jack pad adapter?

Oh....got it. Duh. You're saying the jack paaaaaaad fell out! Don't roll with them installed. Keep them in your tool bag, or at least keep one in your glove box. Imho...they fuck up the lines of the car anyways.

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[zj96sc]

I've raised every BMW i've ever owned from the green spot with a 12" chunk of 2x4 on my jack's cup....for the e46 actually slightly aft of that in the space between the fuel filter cover bolts. That's the main structural beam of the whole chassis....I'm not afraid of hurting it.

My protocol is onto ramps, jack on the green spot, jack stand on yellow. repeat other side.

[Hornung418]

I've got it good with a center jack point under the engine :) After supporting the front I raise the rear from the carrier brace just behind the differential as you view it from the rear. Off the ground in 2 minutes.

[UdubBadger]

I don't understand this block you keep referring to? Are you not using approved jack pad adapter?

Oh....got it. Duh. You're saying the jack paaaaaaad fell out! Don't roll with them installed. Keep them in your tool bag, or at least keep one in your glove box. Imho...they fuck up the lines of the car anyways.

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

didn't know you could remove um. my car is so low you can't even see um anyway ;)

[Stu]

They're held in by clips or something along those lines. On the 1-series it's an expanding rivet, no idea on the E46. Probably something similar.

[johnrando]

Wait, I didn't know you could keep jack pads in! :dunno

[danewilson77]

didn't know you could remove um. my car is so low you can't even see um anyway ;)

My car is low as well. You just haven't look for them. Purposely look, and you will see what it does to that lower trim line.

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[danewilson77]

Wait, I didn't know you could keep jack pads in! :dunno

Zactly.

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[UdubBadger]

My car is low as well. You just haven't look for them. Purposely look, and you will see what it does to that lower trim line.

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

Probably the reason I lost one in the 1st place. Lol.


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[Ryans323i]

My car is in the shop today getting 2 tires, a premature oil change, and trying to run diagnostics on the comfort access system and DTC. Car won't connect to the BMW software even with manually entering VIN. Now it won't start... ruh-roh!

Dang. Did you ever figure out what's happening?


I don't understand this block you keep referring to? Are you not using approved jack pad adapter?

Oh....got it. Duh. You're saying the jack paaaaaaad fell out! Don't roll with them installed. Keep them in your tool bag, or at least keep one in your glove box. Imho...they fuck up the lines of the car anyways.

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

I should have been doing this all along. I feel stupid now. :facepalm

[danewilson77]

Be advised...they very easily pop out, after you extend/remove the plastic center pin. This pin is only needed if you plan to roll with them installed. I just pull the pin out, when I get them. They stay in place, enough, to get the jack seated. You'll see what I mean....

[cakM3]

Guess I'll have to pull mine as well DW :thumbsup

[BRGcoopahS]

As I'm slowly but surely taking over her, I washed her and applied some leather cleaner to the steering wheel.

Also found out that when you click the unlock button on the key, when you hold it down the second click, the convertible top goes down. I knew this from my MINI and figured at most the windows will go down. But I was awesomely surprised when the top went down too.

[johnrando]

LOL. Good find. You can also code it for auto top up, but that's separate coding that didn't come with the car.

[3ZHPGUY]

I legally removed my front plate. Yep, only one plate required in this beautiful state of Tennessee.

[Stu]

I legally removed my front plate. Yep, only one plate required in this beautiful state of Tennessee.

Euro plate
Euro plate
Euro plate

[3ZHPGUY]

Euro plate
Euro plate
Euro plate

Nope, it's staying naked.

[nike001]

Today I finally reinstalled my front splash guard that has been off since like... May.

Figured I'd get it on now before leaves and road salt start getting in there :/

[Meric]

Today I finally reinstalled my front splash guard that has been off since like... May.

Figured I'd get it on now before leaves and road salt start getting in there :/

Is it better to leave it open in summer so better hot heat releasing?

[az3579]

Is it better to leave it open in summer so better hot heat releasing?

Doesn't make a difference.


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[Crestwood1001]

Got a random airbag light today, stayed on. Where do I start?


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[cakM3]

I drove my ///M to work today....nowadays a rare occasion but a treat :thumbsup

[alexandre]

Got a random airbag light today, stayed on. Where do I start?


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I'd check all connections across the car, most likely it's one in a door though (if a regulator got replaced and airbag re-plugged improperly). Check steering wheel connection as well.

[Crickett]

Got a random airbag light today, stayed on. Where do I start?


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Most common source (outside of a loose connection somewhere, as mentioned) is the passenger seat occupancy sensor mat, second most common is a seat belt pretensioner wire short (I've had both). If you or someone nearby has INPA or DIS you can read the airbag error & easily pinpoint the fault.

[Ryans323i]

Most common source (outside of a loose connection somewhere, as mentioned) is the passenger seat occupancy sensor mat, second most common is a seat belt pretensioner wire short (I've had both). If you or someone nearby has INPA or DIS you can read the airbag error & easily pinpoint the fault.

@Crest: I agree with this. I usually get one after vacuuming under my seats and I've banged the connects (I'm guessing), too. I believe Dane has a Peake reset tool for "rent", or you can take it to BMW and have them reset the light. The first time the light came on for me, I waited a long time (months) and when I finally took it to BMW they said it was my Passenger seat sensor mat. They replaced it, then the light came back on and they said I waited to long to get it fixed and I messed up "some overall sensor" and I had to get that replaced. I don't know if that was a load of crap or not, it was before I started DIYing.

[Crestwood1001]

I'll have to contact Terra and see if he's around. I didn't do anything outside of driving it, no vacuum or anything. All check all connections I can get to easily


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[midlandtech]

Washed and quick detailed it yesterday and just had a guy in a new Buick drool on it for about 5 minutes... Nice to know she's still got it


~Steve
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[Ryans323i]

Washed and quick detailed it yesterday and just had a guy in a new Buick drool on it for about 5 minutes... Nice to know she's still got it


~Steve
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:like

[alexandre]

Washed and quick detailed it yesterday and just had a guy in a new Buick drool on it for about 5 minutes... Nice to know she's still got it


~Steve
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Nice one hehe. Still is a Buick though... Having a guy in an F30 stop over would probably be even better :)

For those who wanted to see the black cube comparison:

http://imageshack.us/a/img84/6827/photo20121018103234am.jpg

Top piece wasn't touched. The bottom piece was refinished.

[Ryans323i]

Looks professional and OE. Great job!

[midlandtech]

I have been thinking about doing the black cube restore.... Looks really good


~Steve
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[Crestwood1001]

Anyone here play Forza 4?


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[Meric]

Anyone here play Forza 4?


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How can I help you sir? :D

[johnrando]

Looks good A. Thanks for posting the cube comparison.

[jorbon]

Simple damp washcloth and pill shaver on the alcantara steering wheel last week -- Now I can't stop driving cause the wheel feels soooo gooood.

[///Maniak]

^Nice!

Did the CDV delete and brake flush today~

[alexandre]

^Nice!

Did the CDV delete and brake flush today~

I have both on my to do list. How much time did it take ?

BTW what kind of lip spoiler is that ? Doesn't look like stock ZHP stuff.

[BCS_ZHP]

My son reports a 4-5' box was delivered to the house today, hope its the CF strut bar I've been waiting on. If so, install tonight as long as the conv is in the garage.

[///Maniak]

I have both on my to do list. How much time did it take ?

BTW what kind of lip spoiler is that ? Doesn't look like stock ZHP stuff.

All in all, I think it took about 45-60 min. The lip spoiler is genuine Alpina :)

[jayjay_dee]

Im finally able to post again here at ZHPMafia.

Thanks to Charlie, Dane, and of course the boss, Mark...

[WOLFN8TR]

Im finally able to post again here at ZHPMafia.

Thanks to Charlie, Dane, and of course the boss, Mark...

Cool, what happened? Grounded?

[jayjay_dee]

Cool, what happened? Grounded?

Nah, im too nice to be grounded, lol...

It was caused/related to this...
http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?1208-Email-notification

I changed my email add for the subscriptions and then booooom, i can only browse and read...

[danewilson77]

Im finally able to post again here at ZHPMafia.

Thanks to Charlie, Dane, and of course the boss, Mark...

Welcome back from the Twilight Zone.

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[cakM3]

Im finally able to post again here at ZHPMafia.

Thanks to Charlie, Dane, and of course the boss, Mark...

I'm glad you got a hold of me today jayjay! Glad to help a brother out... :thumbsup

[GMATT]

Installed new interstate B7 battery. Car has been acting strange, passenger headlight did not seem as bright and performance just seemed "off". Went out to the garage on Wednesday and turned the key.............nothing, just the faintest of clicks.

No complaints as the build date is 4/04 and battery was the original.

[johnrando]

Im finally able to post again here at ZHPMafia.

Thanks to Charlie, Dane, and of course the boss, Mark...

Welcome back.

[midlandtech]

ReInstalled a rear shock tower bar...


~Steve
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[das boots]

Installed new interstate B7 battery. Car has been acting strange, passenger headlight did not seem as bright and performance just seemed "off". Went out to the garage on Wednesday and turned the key.............nothing, just the faintest of clicks.

No complaints as the build date is 4/04 and battery was the original.

Is the B7 the one designated to be compatible with the E46? Me thinks I will be in the market for an Interstate soon since they are also '04 original. I do not know what the number '42' on top of the year date on the battery post.

[Hornung418]

42nd week of the year 2004.

[GMATT]

Yes however the cca (cold cranking amp) is 790 versus my original battery which was 640

Gary

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[Crestwood1001]

Got accepted into the Zhp mafia Forza 4 club..... Does that count? Lol since it was for my collection of virtual bmw's


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[MrMaico]

Is the B7 the one designated to be compatible with the E46? Me thinks I will be in the market for an Interstate soon since they are also '04 original. I do not know what the number '42' on top of the year date on the battery post.

The Interstate I put in mine last fall is an MTP-94R/H7. 765 CCA. Cost me $121.95 back then. I thought I might be having battery issues at the time but it looks like my old original 17/04 OE battery was still good. I charge it occasionally but it holds a 12.7+ volts charge for months at a time between charges. Too bad they are too heavy to ship to someone in need. :-)

Barry

[mLuMaN83]

Took the Sirius antenna of the roof of my car and in the process, scratched the roof.


http://fuuu.us/46.png (http://fuuu.us/46)

[PHZ]

Took the Sirius antenna of the roof of my car and in the process, scratched the roof.


http://fuuu.us/46.png (http://fuuu.us/46)

I did that exact same thing!!! :(

[WOLFN8TR]

Nah, im too nice to be grounded, lol...

It was caused/related to this...
http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?1208-Email-notification

I changed my email add for the subscriptions and then booooom, i can only browse and read...

Gotcha. Several of us still aren't receiving notifications. Server issues...

Just changed the oil today. Afterward I noticed I slightly went too long between oil changes, 11,500! Dam! Bad ZHP owner! Glad I'm using Mobil 1 synthetic.

[das boots]

Gotcha. Several of us still aren't receiving notifications. Server issues...

+1. All my settings are checked to receive notifications. But not receiving any.....

[midlandtech]

Just changed the oil today. Afterward I noticed I slightly went too long between oil changes, 11,500! Dam! Bad ZHP owner! Glad I'm using Mobil 1 synthetic.

.... I can't bring myself to go past 5000.... Even using Mobile 1





~Steve
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[Hornung418]

I'm at 14,500 on my Mobil1...

That'll be my next maintenance procedure :)

This post brought to you by Uncle Clark's Anti-gravity Cream. Put some on your Super Collider just before the Big Bang.

[Taliben]

Put some SS lines on my brakes along with some aggresive Pagid pads and drilled rotors. I also took that pos CDV out, car shifts great now.

[Crestwood1001]

6094
It does not get washed much anymore but damn did I miss it clean


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[nike001]

.... I can't bring myself to go past 5000.... Even using Mobile 1





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In thinking you're helping your car, you're actually doing the opposite. There's no need to change synthetic oil at 5,000 miles. You're wading you're money as well.

[danewilson77]

In thinking you're helping your car, you're actually doing the opposite. There's no need to change synthetic oil at 5,000 miles. You're wading you're money as well.

So he's actually causing damage?

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[midlandtech]

In thinking you're helping your car, you're actually doing the opposite. There's no need to change synthetic oil at 5,000 miles. You're wading you're money as well.

I don't think I'm hurting it... I did the same with my old truck which was running like a top when I sold it with 210000 miles on it... I know I can go more miles but I just feel better knowing that I have fresh oil in there and whether its perceived or not I feel like the engine runs smoother and gas mileage stays where I want it... I'm wierd... I know


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[zhpnsnv]

You're wading in your money as well.

He's Scrooge McDuck!

Sorry, couldn't resist.

:applause2:applause2

[zhpnsnv]

I don't think I'm hurting it... I did the same with my old truck which was running like a top when I sold it with 210000 miles on it... I know I can go more miles but I just feel better knowing that I have fresh oil in there and whether its perceived or not I feel like the engine runs smoother and gas mileage stays where I want it... I'm wierd... I know


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I might have read somewhere that the BMW syn hits its "stride" past 7,500 miles and actually protects better beyond that point until it stops doing so.

I might also be insane.

Either way, I'm a 7,500 mile man based on nothing scientific at all. I'm sure your engine loves you every 5k.

[danewilson77]

Either way, I'm a 7,500 mile man based on nothing scientific at all. I'm sure your engine loves you every 5k.

+1

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[danewilson77]

I might also be insane.


+1

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[nike001]

So he's actually causing damage?

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

Not necessarily. He's just not getting the benefits of protection that comes into play around 7-7,500 miles.


He's Scrooge McDuck!

Sorry, couldn't resist.

:applause2:applause2

:rofl stupid iPhone autocorrect


I might have read somewhere that the BMW syn hits its "stride" past 7,500 miles and actually protects better beyond that point until it stops doing so.

I might also be insane.

Either way, I'm a 7,500 mile man based on nothing scientific at all. I'm sure your engine loves you every 5k.

Yeah, I'll be doing about an 7,500-8,000 interval

[WOLFN8TR]

I'm at 14,500 on my Mobil1...

That'll be my next maintenance procedure :)

I don't feel as bad now. My target was 7,500 miles but it was so dam hot here the last few months I put it off. At 11,000 miles it smelled like burnt oil and the filter was pretty nasty.

[nike001]

It's said that the oil is capable of something like 25,000+ miles, but the filter is the thing that can't take that kind of interval.

FWIW, Porsches oil change intervals are 20,000 miles

[328ioc]

Took my car on a 230 mile road trio today to an all euro car show today and man was it awesome.

Great country roads, great food and amazing cars.

Like this.
Its got E30 ///M power under the hood.

6100

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[Meric]

Had a bad accident yesterday my friend flipped his SUV when we were offroading had to spend one day in the hospital. My legs & right arm hurts.

[midlandtech]

Had a bad accident yesterday my friend flipped his SUV when we were offroading had to spend one day in the hospital. My legs & right arm hurts.

Damn man sorry to hear that... get well soon

Nexus 7.... deal with it

[UdubBadger]

Ouch get well soon


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[Hermes]

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=6100&d=1350855895

nice Baur M2. I want some of those Italian turn signals...



Had a bad accident yesterday my friend flipped his SUV when we were offroading had to spend one day in the hospital. My legs & right arm hurts.

get well soon bud

[mLuMaN83]

Took my car on a 230 mile road trio today to an all euro car show today and man was it awesome.

Great country roads, great food and amazing cars.

Like this.
Its got E30 ///M power under the hood.

6100

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[johnrando]

Had a bad accident yesterday my friend flipped his SUV when we were offroading had to spend one day in the hospital. My legs & right arm hurts.

Glad you're relatively ok... take your meds and heal well.

[jayjay_dee]

Get well soon Meric...

[JKO_ZHP]

Started a car enthusiast group online for faculty/students. Originally, the idea was for BMWs only since there's a good number of them out there. But decided to keep it open to everyone. Apparently even most of the modded BMWs are just driven by students who don't care much for them. Like a silver grey 128i vert, silver grey 135i, silver grey 335i with some kind of aftermarket exhaust and other stuff. All driven by girls btw.....

Line up so far: '08 Audi A4, 2 ZHP coupes (me and PHZ), an '06 325i, '10 G37 coupe, etc.

[danewilson77]

Well done...

[Sockethead]

Started a car enthusiast group online for faculty/students. Originally, the idea was for BMWs only since there's a good number of them out there. But decided to keep it open to everyone. Apparently even most of the modded BMWs are just driven by students who don't care much for them. Like a silver grey 128i vert, silver grey 135i, silver grey 335i with some kind of aftermarket exhaust and other stuff. All driven by girls btw.....

Line up so far: '08 Audi A4, 2 ZHP coupes (me and PHZ), an '06 325i, '10 G37 coupe, etc.
Cool! good luck with it... maybe those girls need to talk to the Mafia girls lol

[JKO_ZHP]

Cool! good luck with it... maybe those girls need to talk to the Mafia girls lol

It's a shame. I got all excited because I thought well here's 3 guys and we all have silver grey to get things started. Turns out not only are they all girls but none have any interest....
Same as my work. First day, I noticed 3 E46 coupes parked outside. A powder blue 325Ci, black 330Ci, and a silver 325Cic. All girls, again. None have any interest in BMWs, or their own cars in general.

[johnrando]

Wait, they joined the SIG but have no interest in cars? :scratchinghead

[WOLFN8TR]

Ya that's kinda strange.

"Uh like cool we are totally in a car club now ya know."

[danewilson77]

Ya that's kinda strange.

"Uh like cool we are totally in a car club now ya know."

Lmao.

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[Sockethead]

Wait, they joined the SIG but have no interest in cars? :scratchinghead
No, he was saying that he started a car club at his school.....

[JKO_ZHP]

Ya that's kinda strange.

"Uh like cool we are totally in a car club now ya know."

They didn't join.


No, he was saying that he started a car club at his school.....

Yes.

[zj96sc]

I waved at a E36M headed the other direction today before I realized it was being driven by a ......larger..... older woman with 3 kids in the car looking at me like something was wrong with me. Defines the opposite of enthusiast. Ya never know - but I'll still wave I guess.

[mLuMaN83]

Oil change today. Gotta love the way the engine feels after fresh oil!

I scuffed up my new white kicks while jacking up the car tho...:(

But they ended up cleaning up ok. :thumbsup

[Crestwood1001]

Oil change today. Gotta love the way the engine feels after fresh oil!

I scuffed up my new white kicks while jacking up the car tho...:(

But they ended up cleaning up ok. :thumbsup

Magic eraser is the best for cleaning white shoes. I do mine once a week, keep up on it and they will look brand new, that and replace the laces from time to time.


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[mLuMaN83]

Magic eraser is the best for cleaning white shoes. I do mine once a week, keep up on it and they will look brand new, that and replace the laces from time to time.


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Precisely what I used. Ha.

[328ioc]

nice Baur M2.

It actually isn't a Baur.....I looked over the entire car and didn't see a single Baur item.


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[das boots]

I had the '03 530i do a VCG, CCV, DISA, Oil & Filter replaced over the weekend at 107K mi. on the clock. I did not do VANOS. If it ain't broke, Don't screw with it.

[Meric]

Thank you guys. I'm feeling better.

[Hornung418]

Sliced and diced my bumpstops today doing the front of my suspension. Assembling the struts in house. Had a large miscue and wedged the utility knife into the inside of my left thumb. Best part is after I stopped the bleeding and assembled the strut, I left the boot and bump stop out of the equation :facepalm:

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Edit: Getting stitches and a nice local anesthetic.

[Crestwood1001]

Took a magic eraser to my steering wheel, 15 mins of scrubbing later....
6111
Finished it off with Meg's interior quick detailer and it looks great. Nasty how much crap gets into the wheel


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[Sockethead]

Sliced and diced my bumpstops today doing the front of my suspension. Assembling the struts in house. Had a large miscue and wedged the utility knife into the inside of my left thumb. Best part is after I stopped the bleeding and assembled the strut, I left the boot and bump stop out of the equation :facepalm:

Sent from Patient First...

Edit: Getting stitches and a nice local anesthetic.

Maybe they'll give you some Vicodin for the pain :thumbsup

[ryankokesh]

Oh damn. That's gotta smart...

My zhp got its winter wheel with a slow leak fixed today. Gotta get prepped for my first winter without awd!


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[nike001]

Oh damn. That's gotta smart...

My zhp got its winter wheel with a slow leak fixed today. Gotta get prepped for my first winter without awd!


It's not bad. I actually gotta get my winter set out of the garage to get re-plasti-dipped.

I'm going back and forth if I should order the glossifier to get them to be a bit satin

[ryankokesh]

I went with matte gunmetal... Should be here soon hopefully!


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[nike001]

Gunmetal plasti-dip?

Let me know how it turns out!

[JKO_ZHP]

Front passenger side wheel or rotor or something is scraping. Makes a slight screeching noise when turning left regardless of speed.
Going to get balance & alignment done tomorrow, will try to find out what's going on.
Brakes have been getting squeaky too, can't tell if it's rocks stuck up there or if the pads and/or rotors are wearing out.

[ryankokesh]

Gunmetal plasti-dip?

Let me know how it turns out!

Yup!
Will do sir.


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[Hornung418]

Here's the aftermath...

http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy41/jhornung318i/1351029808679.jpg

Because it's at the joint, I have to keep it isolated. I did get impatient and disassemble, install the bump stop and dust boot, and reassemble the Strut when I got back from P.F. Now I just have to install the other one and then I can stop fuxxing with delicate things. Stupid bump stops.

[BCS_ZHP]

Justin,
I don't recall a utility knife used anywhere in the suspension refresh except cutting the box open, what happened?

[midlandtech]

Justin,
I don't recall a utility knife used anywhere in the suspension refresh except cutting the box open, what happened?

This comment made me laugh a little... hope the thumb heals quick for ya... we've all been there at one time or another

Nexus 7.... deal with it

[nike001]

^ he cut himself opening the box out of pure excitement and didn't realize what he did. Damn kid acts like a child on Christmas morning



:shifty

[Hornung418]

With my Suspension I had to trim the bump stops because the car will be lowered about 1-5/8" and the bump stops will impede suspension travel if they remain the same length. Knife slipped out of the groove I had carved and wedged itself in my thumb. Not a deep cut but it was a bleeder and took me an hour to engineer a band-aid with tape and cotton balls and get the bleeding to stop. It slowed down enough for me to finish my work and then go to the Dr. Was quite intense. To top it off, my dog found a way to get out of the yard and I had to chase him around until my neighbor corralled him in her yard. We had a nice walk back with lots of stern negative reinforcement. All in all, what was supposed to be a fun day turned into a nightmare.

[BCS_ZHP]

It wasn't a sealed box though, he picked up my lightly used suspension and we put it in an open box. Wasn't trying to be a smart ass, just was curious where he needed to use a knife to prep the new set up for install. And me too, wishing you a quick speedy recovery.

[ryankokesh]

Wow, that's awful... Speedy recovery to you!


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[UdubBadger]

I went with matte gunmetal... Should be here soon hopefully!


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let me know when u do yours, I have my paint ready, just need to get new rears mounted then prep the wheels. If you need my garage we can just do it together and leave um in there for a day or two to dry/cure.

[ryankokesh]

Painting your 135's?


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[UdubBadger]

Plasti dipping um yes


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[midlandtech]

Did mine in black several months ago and have been really happy with the results


~Steve
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[3ZHPGUY]

New wiper inserts and treated the windshield with RainX

[nike001]

-Wash
-Opti-Seal 2x
-Chemical Guys XXX paste wax 2x


Hopefully that'll get me through till mid-winter or something. The opti-seal brings out the metal flake in my silver grey like wow wow we wow

[Woody]

Gloss black kidney grills, oil change, brake fluid flush, and diff. Service.. New plugs this weekend.

[Johal E32]

-Wash
-Opti-Seal 2x
-Chemical Guys XXX paste wax 2x


Hopefully that'll get me through till mid-winter or something. The opti-seal brings out the metal flake in my silver grey like wow wow we wow

how do you like the cg XXX?

[nike001]

how do you like the cg XXX?

It's freakin awesome. Beads like crazy. A good day or two's worth of rain will take off that crazy beading aspect of it.. but it still beads nicely for a long time after that.

[ryankokesh]

Just got into opti-seal. Huge fan.


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[Johal E32]

It's freakin awesome. Beads like crazy. A good day or two's worth of rain will take off that crazy beading aspect of it.. but it still beads nicely for a long time after that.

That's good to hear. I use this exact same wax on some previous vehicles that I detailed for a few people. They seem to like it, the price is also amazing!

[nike001]

That's good to hear. I use this exact same wax on some previous vehicles that I detailed for a few people. They seem to like it, the price is also amazing!

I agree. The price is too good to not buy it..

[Ryans323i]

Yesterday, I went to my BMW dealer to pick up the new key my father-inlaw bought me for my birthday. (I had to order it, in person, so it wasn't a surprise, but I was excited none the less.) I love my BMW dealership sales guys and parts guys. Most know me by name and the sales guys always chat me up about my car and the new exciting cars they've recently got in. But I don't know any of the service dept guys. (I'm setting the scene) So I pick up my new key from the part dept, and Alan tells me I've got to get it programmed by the service dept.

So, I walk over to the service dept, stand in front of a guy with a blank look on his face, and let him know I need my "brand new" key programmed. He stutters for a sec, and asks me to wait a few minutes. I step outside, to look at some cars, and here comes a tech reaching for my keys. We go to my car, he shuts himself in the driver's seat for about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, as I'm outside the car, a couple sales people come over and chat me up about my car and the Frozen Black M5 in the showroom. Very pleasant.

Then, the tech hops out of my car and informs me that I'll need an appointment. He can't seem to code the key. He shows me the key, depresses a button, and says "see how the light isn't coming on", the shows me my old key and how the light works on it. (Great, he thinks I'm an idiot.) He says it's either got a dead battery, or someone has deactivated all the spare keys for my car. I think to myself, "Now I know all BMWs only get 10 spares, but why would someone deactivated the spares?". So I ask why I need an appointment. He says it's so they can check the key to see if they need to reactivate it or do something about the battery.

Still trying to take it all in, I walk inside and make an appointment. Friday, 1pm. So I ask how much is this going to cost. Between $56-115! What!? For the brand new key I just paid $200 for!?!? that should include whatever it takes to make it work!

So get back to the car, and use the new key to start the car. (I didn't think it would work, but I wanted to try anyways.) Since it worked, I turned off the car, pulled the key out and tried the locks. Nothing, and the light didn't light up, as before. A little voice in my head tells me, 1. the keys charge in the ingition while the car's running, 2. this key's probably been sitting for years, 3. I bet it's just dead!

So I start the car, again using the new key, and drive home. Get home, try the door locks with the new key. It doesn't engage the locks but it does light up! The battery was just dead So then I hit the interwebs for coding the new key, find a DIY, and plan to do it tomorrow (today). Have't done it yet, but I'm confident it will work.

Blows my mind.

[gr330zhp]

Wow that is crazy! Thats how it was for my VW. Wanted to make a new key because my old switchblade stopped working. I go to VW they say $150 for the key plus an appointment to program it, which would cost $95-150. And they didnt even know if the key was the issue!

Crazy!

A little OT, does anyone know if BMW can still make the Valet key, not the plastic one, but the regular non remote key with the grey plastic? And what it would cost?

[johnrando]

That's crazy Ry. Glad you didn't just go for what they said. I got a flat valet key for my car for $70 at South Bay BMW, but I never use it so you can have it. :biggrin

[Ryans323i]

Valet? Isn't that profanity!?

[328ioc]

Ry, same thing happened to me when I got a new spare.

My indy suggested the battery may be dead. So I drove around with it for a few days and tried programing it myself and it worked perfect.

Good luck.

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[johnrando]

Xactly. That's why I don't use the key.

[Ryans323i]

Ry, same thing happened to me when I got a new spare.

My indy suggested the battery may be dead. So I drove around with it for a few days and tried programing it myself and it worked perfect.

Good luck.

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Good to hear. I'm about to go out and program it. I'll let y'all know how it goes.


Xactly. That's why I don't use the key.

:rofl To each their own with the valet, but I could never let strangers molest my Lucy. Only let you John! :biggrin

[johnrando]

Good to hear. I'm about to go out and program it. I'll let y'all know how it goes.



:rofl To each their own with the valet, but I could never let strangers molest my Lucy. Only let you John! :biggrin

And I'm still honored!

[Ryans323i]

Don't you think for one second that if I ever make it to Cali I wont be hopping in that sweet black vert you've got. Whoa Nelly!

[johnrando]

Don't you think for one second that if I ever make it to Cali I wont be hopping in that sweet black vert you've got. Whoa Nelly!

You kidding me? I insist!

[328ioc]

Good to hear. I'm about to go out and program it. I'll let y'all know how it goes.

Ry, forgot to mention it will un-program your original key so you will end up having to program both at the same time.

[Ryans323i]

Woot!

[Ryans323i]

Ry, forgot to mention it will un-program your original key so you will end up having to program both at the same time.

Thanks for the heads up. I've got directions to do the old key first, then the new key. Hopefully that's all I have to do. Can't remember where I found the directions ( printed them) or I'd post a link for verification.

[WOLFN8TR]

I got $10 bucks says it works.

$200 for a new key! Wow. I only have one key, that price makes me like my one key.

[328ioc]

Thanks for the heads up. I've got directions to do the old key first, then the new key. Hopefully that's all I have to do. Can't remember where I found the directions ( printed them) or I'd post a link for verification.

Sounds like the DIY I used.

You should be good to go.

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[WOLFN8TR]

Had it in my iPhone notes! Pow...

KEYFOB PROGRAMMING:
1.Get in car, close all doors and windows.
2. Lock all doors from the center console.
3. Put the key in the ignition to the "ON" position.
4. Remove the key from the ignition.
5. Hold the Unlock button while pressing the Lock button 3 times slowly.
6. Release the Lock button then the Unlock button.
7. The locks should cycle.
8. Repeat 5-7 for a new key.

[Ryans323i]

Had it in my iPhone notes! Pow...

KEYFOB PROGRAMMING:
1.Get in car, close all doors and windows.
2. Lock all doors from the center console.
3. Put the key in the ignition to the "ON" position.
4. Remove the key from the ignition.
5. Hold the Unlock button while pressing the Lock button 3 times slowly.
6. Release the Lock button then the Unlock button.
7. The locks should cycle.
8. Repeat 5-7 for a new key.

This is the one I have. Used it. New key works!!!!! Oh yeah!

I only had one key too. And it was rough looking. The new one looks great. And now works!

[WOLFN8TR]

This is the one I have. Used it. New key works!!!!! Oh yeah!

I only had one key too. And it was rough looking. The new one looks great. And now works!

Congrats! Good to know, if I get a new key someday I won't have to deal with their BS.

[Crestwood1001]

Our keys charge in the ignition? I thought that was a myth?


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[ryankokesh]

I've always thought they do charge in the ignition. I didn't use one for a while, and it didn't work until I drove around with it for a while.


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[Hornung418]

Here's the aftermath...

http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy41/jhornung318i/1351029808679.jpg

Because it's at the joint, I have to keep it isolated. I did get impatient and disassemble, install the bump stop and dust boot, and reassemble the Strut when I got back from P.F. Now I just have to install the other one and then I can stop fuxxing with delicate things. Stupid bump stops.

More carnage pics.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/26/du4utupa.jpg

[nike001]

Our keys charge in the ignition? I thought that was a myth?


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They do. How else would our key batteries be able to last so long?

The ignition also imprints information in the key like services and little things like if you need windshield washer fluid or brake fluid

[UdubBadger]

new rear winters on rims for a square set up. plastidipping them in a week or so too.

[Hermes]

Yesterday, I went to my BMW dealer to pick up the new key my father-inlaw bought me for my birthday. (I had to order it, in person, so it wasn't a surprise, but I was excited none the less.) I love my BMW dealership sales guys and parts guys. Most know me by name and the sales guys always chat me up about my car and the new exciting cars they've recently got in. But I don't know any of the service dept guys. (I'm setting the scene) So I pick up my new key from the part dept, and Alan tells me I've got to get it programmed by the service dept.

So, I walk over to the service dept, stand in front of a guy with a blank look on his face, and let him know I need my "brand new" key programmed. He stutters for a sec, and asks me to wait a few minutes. I step outside, to look at some cars, and here comes a tech reaching for my keys. We go to my car, he shuts himself in the driver's seat for about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, as I'm outside the car, a couple sales people come over and chat me up about my car and the Frozen Black M5 in the showroom. Very pleasant.

Then, the tech hops out of my car and informs me that I'll need an appointment. He can't seem to code the key. He shows me the key, depresses a button, and says "see how the light isn't coming on", the shows me my old key and how the light works on it. (Great, he thinks I'm an idiot.) He says it's either got a dead battery, or someone has deactivated all the spare keys for my car. I think to myself, "Now I know all BMWs only get 10 spares, but why would someone deactivated the spares?". So I ask why I need an appointment. He says it's so they can check the key to see if they need to reactivate it or do something about the battery.

Still trying to take it all in, I walk inside and make an appointment. Friday, 1pm. So I ask how much is this going to cost. Between $56-115! What!? For the brand new key I just paid $200 for!?!? that should include whatever it takes to make it work!

So get back to the car, and use the new key to start the car. (I didn't think it would work, but I wanted to try anyways.) Since it worked, I turned off the car, pulled the key out and tried the locks. Nothing, and the light didn't light up, as before. A little voice in my head tells me, 1. the keys charge in the ingition while the car's running, 2. this key's probably been sitting for years, 3. I bet it's just dead!

So I start the car, again using the new key, and drive home. Get home, try the door locks with the new key. It doesn't engage the locks but it does light up! The battery was just dead So then I hit the interwebs for coding the new key, find a DIY, and plan to do it tomorrow (today). Have't done it yet, but I'm confident it will work.

Blows my mind.

Ryan, what is this light you speak of? Is it on the key itself? Maybe they stopped putting that on by my build date.



More carnage pics.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/26/du4utupa.jpg

damn bro, get better soon


on a personal note - just found out my dad's friend has the hookup on some Koni Yellows for me!

[Hornung418]

For all the Bimmers? Or just the ZHP? Nice deal either way!

Thanks for the well wishes, all! Much appreciated.

[danewilson77]

This is the one I have. Used it. New key works!!!!! Oh yeah!

I only had one key too. And it was rough looking. The new one looks great. And now works!

I can only imagine the conversation you're going to have with the dealer. I'm pissing myself thinking about it.

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[Hermes]

For all the Bimmers? Or just the ZHP? Nice deal either way!

I'm sure I could get whatever, but specifically thinking for the 320. I guess the guy owns a 320is so he knows E21s

[Crestwood1001]

Also never seen a light on my key. News to me that it charges them, what's the point of it imprinting data? So the dealer can see when they do a key scan and make it easier to bend us over? Haha


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[Johal E32]

I think I want this.

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-5697-afe-intake-kit-e46-323ici-328ici-325ici-330ici-stage-2-pro5r.aspx

Anybody have any experience with it? Will I have trouble with the oem xenon ballast? The price also seems very appealing, I am only expecting around 5-7hp gains, and it should compliment my dinan exhaust pretty well (sound-wise).

Also, why is it so much cheaper than this?

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-2638-afe-intake-kit-e46-323ici-328ici-325ici-x3-25i-stage-1-prodry-s.aspx

The stage 1 is $409

The stage 2 is $287

I find it odd that the stage 2 is less.. Anyhow, I wanted to get the stage 2 in the next few months and was wondering if anybody had the stage 2.

[johnrando]

This is the one I have. Used it. New key works!!!!! Oh yeah!

I only had one key too. And it was rough looking. The new one looks great. And now works!

Woo hoo!

[danewilson77]

I think I want this.

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-5697-afe-intake-kit-e46-323ici-328ici-325ici-330ici-stage-2-pro5r.aspx

Anybody have any experience with it? Will I have trouble with the oem xenon ballast? The price also seems very appealing, I am only expecting around 5-7hp gains, and it should compliment my dinan exhaust pretty well (sound-wise).

Also, why is it so much cheaper than this?

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-2638-afe-intake-kit-e46-323ici-328ici-325ici-x3-25i-stage-1-prodry-s.aspx

The stage 1 is $409

The stage 2 is $287

I find it odd that the stage 2 is less.. Anyhow, I wanted to get the stage 2 in the next few months and was wondering if anybody had the stage 2.

The stage 2 is oiled. You don't want the oiled one...imho. The oil will eventually alter your MAF sensor sensitivity. I was totally anal about oiling my filter per procedure as well.

I have the stage one.....with dry filter. Very happy.

If you do go with the oiled....I have an extra filter for you.....so you can always have one clean and ready to go....vice having to wait the ridiculous long time for it to dry....after cleaning, then oiling.

[328ioc]

This^^^ stage 1 with dry all the way.

I believe turner has a deal on a intake and shark package deal.

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[WOLFN8TR]

Also never seen a light on my key. News to me that it charges them, what's the point of it imprinting data? So the dealer can see when they do a key scan and make it easier to bend us over? Haha


Ya what light? I found out the hard way when I first bought my car the battery is rechargeable. I thought the battery was dead so I got a new battery and opened the key (not fun) to change it. The BMW battery contacts are soldered on. Turns out it just needed programmed, Dam! Anyway you can also charge your remote with a Sonic tooth brush charger, it's the same technology. There is a coil inside of the remote for charging the battery. Pretty cool stuff.

[Stu]

Finally got rid of that rust ring on my rotor. I think it just had to do with getting the pads all bedded in. They have tons and tons of life on them, they're practically brand-new. I did a couple more bedding sessions post cleaning my slide pins, and the ring is totally gone. I noticed that the pads also had that same rust color on them, so it seemed they were making contact but somehow that rust was just staying there? Either way, that was bugging me.

http://i.imgur.com/yspuxl.jpg (http://imgur.com/yspux)

That white line you see there is a tiny bit of pad material that sometimes will be there when you're pulling into a parking space or something along those lines. Comes from hitting the brake, releasing and rolling a tiny bit. But, that looks like 100% contact to me. Good stuff.

[Johal E32]

The stage 2 is oiled. You don't want the oiled one...imho. The oil will eventually alter your MAF sensor sensitivity. I was totally anal about oiling my filter per procedure as well.

I have the stage one.....with dry filter. Very happy.

If you do go with the oiled....I have an extra filter for you.....so you can always have one clean and ready to go....vice having to wait the ridiculous long time for it to dry....after cleaning, then oiling.

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-5696-afe-intake-kit-e46-323ici-328ici-325ici-330ici-stage-2-prodry-s.aspx

So this is the best of both worlds? Stage 2 intake, it's cheaper than the stage 1, and it is a dry filter! Looks like it yields slightly less bhp than the oiled intake, but that's okay. Any performance gains are a plus, I would like mpg to maybe increase a tad, and the noise to increase a bit as well :)




This^^^ stage 1 with dry all the way.

I believe turner has a deal on a intake and shark package deal.

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Yeah, I saw that deal! It looks good, but I don't want to spend close to $700 at once.

[gr330zhp]

I too have the Stage 1 aFe with dry filter. Have had it for a few years, been extremely happy with it!


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[danewilson77]

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-5696-afe-intake-kit-e46-323ici-328ici-325ici-330ici-stage-2-prodry-s.aspx

So this is the best of both worlds? Stage 2 intake, it's cheaper than the stage 1, and it is a dry filter! Looks like it yields slightly less bhp than the oiled intake, but that's okay. Any performance gains are a plus, I would like mpg to maybe increase a tad, and the noise to increase a bit as well :)





Yeah, I saw that deal! It looks good, but I don't want to spend close to $700 at once.

Sure. That would be decent. Pick up an AFE prefilter as well.

Mine.

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/AFEDryFilterI.jpg

Prefilter purchased from Amazon....

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/2004%20Imola%20DSLR/AFEPrefilter.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/2004%20Imola%20DSLR/AFEBokeh.jpg

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[jayjay_dee]

Since you guys are talking about cone filters, saw this on E46F, from Mango of course, lol...


http://youtu.be/PAIxeQUSg-Q

[Johal E32]

Sure. That would be decent. Pick up an AFE prefilter as well.

Mine.

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/AFEDryFilterI.jpg

Prefilter purchased from Amazon....

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/2004%20Imola%20DSLR/AFEPrefilter.jpg

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/2004%20Imola%20DSLR/AFEBokeh.jpg

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

sweet, thanks Dane! It looks like I will order the stage 2 dry filter with the blue cover thing.

Just curious, why did you guys go with the stage 1 over the stage 2?

[danewilson77]

Since you guys are talking about cone filters, saw this on E46F, from Mango of course, lol...


http://youtu.be/PAIxeQUSg-Q

Interesting. Surprised they didn't have a big fan in front of car. I liked the comment about "oiled filters and how the oil eventually comes off the filter, and if you have a hot-wire, that can cause lean conditions."

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[Hermes]

E21 got a new OE radiator cap, NGK plugs, and just pulled most of the 80s alarm system. Still have a few wires left on that which I need to pull but they are behind the dash and I don't know how to mess with that section yet. Airbox has been cleaned and scuffed up so I can repaint it. I bought a new OE intake elbow but I think I need some more rubber pieces for the CIS before I change them and put it all back together

[midlandtech]

Since you guys are talking about cone filters, saw this on E46F, from Mango of course, lol...


http://youtu.be/PAIxeQUSg-Q

I am a huge fan of mighty car mods ther videos always make me laugh


~Steve
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[Ryans323i]

Ryan, what is this light you speak of? Is it on the key itself? Maybe they stopped putting that on by my build date.



....

Yes all you ZHP owners, my old ass 1999 key has a light. :biggrin See picture, to the left of "lock" :

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s243/titaniumpower/CIMG0267.jpg


I can only imagine the conversation you're going to have with the dealer. I'm pissing myself thinking about it.

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

Yeah, I've got to cancel my appointment. Still trying to figure out what to say.

[Hornung418]

They wouldn't get you an updated "diamond key?"

I hate that key so much.

[Ryans323i]

I just figured I couldn't use a newer key. Doesn't matter to me, honestly.

[alexandre]

Mounted silver 135's on my summer tires, installed them and inspected under the car. Feels good to be mostly back to stock!

[das boots]

Ya what light? I found out the hard way when I first bought my car the battery is rechargeable. I thought the battery was dead so I got a new battery and opened the key (not fun) to change it. The BMW battery contacts are soldered on. Turns out it just needed programmed, Dam! Anyway you can also charge your remote with a Sonic tooth brush charger, it's the same technology. There is a coil inside of the remote for charging the battery. Pretty cool stuff.

Could you post a pic of the charging proceedure with Sonic charger?

[nike001]

Pretty sure I got 1 of 4 of my winter rims 100% done with plasti dip

Now to strip the rest of the old ones of their plasti dip and apply a new coat to them

[///Maniak]

Winter mode: engaged.

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/76007949/IMG_2988.jpg

[nike001]

^needs plasti dip :P

[///Maniak]

Those wheels need SOMETHING, haha.

[Hermes]

Yes all you ZHP owners, my old ass 1999 key has a light. :biggrin See picture, to the left of "lock" :

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s243/titaniumpower/CIMG0267.jpg

got it, never seen that key. My old E32 had this key:

http://socalmotorsport.com/images/eBay/e36keyblankl.jpg

if you depress the roundel there is a little flashlight built in that lights up so you can see the lock. You can kinda see the cutout on the left side/bottom of the black plastic part

[cakM3]

For those who desire a lit ZHP shift knob, take a look at this. Just saw this over at M3Forum and wanted to pass along the info to the Mafia :thumbsup

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/ScreenShot2012-10-26at52046PM.png

I'm going to be ordering one, for sure!!! ;)

[Hermes]

Charlie, do they have a 5 speed version I can put on the E21?

Oh yeah, how much?

[cakM3]

JP, the M5 lit shift knob costs $124.52 from Tischer BMW. The part number is above the picture. As far as I know, there's no lit 5-speed shift knob available, sorry...

[Hermes]

oh well, I'll prob just get a ZHP knob w/5MT pattern

[ryankokesh]

Pretty sure I got 1 of 4 of my winter rims 100% done with plasti dip

Now to strip the rest of the old ones of their plasti dip and apply a new coat to them

Pics please! What color did you go with?

[nike001]

Pics please! What color did you go with?

Just black. Debating on getting a can of glossifier to get it to be more satin since my car can't pull off white or any other color

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/27/epanejed.jpg

[Johal E32]

^ I say leave it as is. I think it looks pretty good. But, I think silver looks best on silver gray.

[nike001]

^ I say leave it as is. I think it looks pretty good. But, I think silver looks best on silver gray.

I agree too.. It looks cleaner. But this is a good change for ~5 months of the year. The rims aren't in the best condition either so this hides the baked on yellow shit pretty well lol

[ryankokesh]

I agree too.. It looks cleaner. But this is a good change for ~5 months of the year. The rims aren't in the best condition either so this hides the baked on yellow shit pretty well lol

Haha, that's what I'm going for too :)

I say leave it - looks great!


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[Stu]

I wonder if Meyle HDs have a break-in time, because about 500-1000 miles later, I've noticed a significant increase in smoothness in steering and tightness at high speed.

Maybe they settled to where they supposed to be?

[Hornung418]

Re-synced my key! For the past summer I haven't been able to use my fob to lock and unlock the car...my GM5 is failing.

But the winter means that the relays fire better in dry air. Anyway...its good to set the alarm again.

[UdubBadger]

Nice dalton, share your technique!


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[cakM3]

Haha, that's what I'm going for too :)

I say leave it - looks great!


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^
+1

[static667]

Waited for a major part to be shipped.... :foottap

[nike001]

Nice dalton, share your technique!


- Goin' H.A.M. Mobile

Light coats. That's all I can say. Don't try to cover it all first shot. Go for 50% coverage maybe first time and work on that and let it dry between coats. I probably have 5-6 coats on mine. These rims I did it on have lots of crevices and angles I have to get, so wheels with more face won't take as many light coats.

[UdubBadger]

That's what Steve said also. Glad I got 8 cans.


- Goin' H.A.M. Mobile

[terraphantm]

Charlie, do they have a 5 speed version I can put on the E21?

Oh yeah, how much?

Buy the 6-speed knob and a 5-speed emblem separately. I think BMW sells the lighted 5-speed emblems for like $15 or so.

[mLuMaN83]

New floor mats, key fob roundel, trunk roundel, and A/C tensioner done. Oil change last week.

[Ryans323i]

Re-synced my key! For the past summer I haven't been able to use my fob to lock and unlock the car...my GM5 is failing.

But the winter means that the relays fire better in dry air. Anyway...its good to set the alarm again.

I hear ya buddy!

[nike001]

That's what Steve said also. Glad I got 8 cans.


- Goin' H.A.M. Mobile

Woah. That's definitely overkill haha.

With my 5-6 light coats, I only went though about 75% of one can for one rim. I got 3 cans because that's all lowes had.. I was hoping to get 4. You definitely won't need more than 4. 5 max if you absolutely insane with it.

Get one of those spray trigger things too. My finger kills after applying one coat

[zhpnsnv]

Bought for new car:
- 4 dunlop wintersport 3d (205/50/17_
- 4 Sport Edition A7
- TPMS (possibly the absolute worst aspect of moving from E46 to E82)
- 4 roundel wheel caps

It's in production right now with an 11/2 finish date. I figure it'll hop over here by Thanksgiving or just after depending on the shipping timing.

[static667]

Sat in my empty engine bay. :(

[Hornung418]

PICS!!

[midlandtech]

Woah. That's definitely overkill haha.

With my 5-6 light coats, I only went though about 75% of one can for one rim. I got 3 cans because that's all lowes had.. I was hoping to get 4. You definitely won't need more than 4. 5 max if you absolutely insane with it.

Get one of those spray trigger things too. My finger kills after applying one coat

I used about 1.25-1.5 cans/wheel took all day applying light coats but turned out really uniform and has lasted a solid 5 months or so


~Steve
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[Johal E32]

Charlie, do they have a 5 speed version I can put on the E21?

Oh yeah, how much?

Ecs sells this.

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-323i-M52_2.5L/Search/Shift_Knob/ES47605/

It's not a zhp knob, but still pretty neat.

[Hornung418]

Today I cleaned up the front end. I don't have a nice bumper grill or the proper brake ducts for my Mtech2 bumper so I just deleted the radiator scoop and one half of the brake ducts.

And BP...I don't mean to brag, but I had my bumper off the car in 18 minutes...and I didn't even consult the Bentley.

[danewilson77]

Hehe

[zhpnsnv]

And BP...I don't mean to brag, but I had my bumper off the car in 18 minutes...and I didn't even consult the Bentley.

AND you probably didn't have three helpers and 4 unhelpful spectators.

[Hornung418]

Solo bumper take off.

[static667]

Today I cleaned up the front end. I don't have a nice bumper grill or the proper brake ducts for my Mtech2 bumper so I just deleted the radiator scoop and one half of the brake ducts.

And BP...I don't mean to brag, but I had my bumper off the car in 18 minutes...and I didn't even consult the Bentley.

That's cause you're a boss.

[JKO_ZHP]

Received the BMW Performance strut bar in the mail today. Got off work early just so I could get to it :)

[JupiterBMW]

Solo bumper take off.

Care to post a DIY thread with a few pics? I really want to get mine off when I get home so I can do some cleanup/painting... I don't have a Bentley...

[Johal E32]

Wet sanded a portion of my hood then buffed it with a Porter Cable. Boy, that was fun :) Very time consuming, but the results are amazing, no orange peel, and nor more "etchings" on my paint.. 100% swirl free :)

Here are some picturess

You can kind of see the paint here just isn't "right". It is lacking some clarity, and it just doesn't look sharp like the paintwork on the rest of my car.. This is after 3 passes of M105 on the orange pad. So, I busted out some 2k grit sand paper and went to town.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8333/8129434348_11eb16267d_b.jpg
It is really weird, it is only the hood of my car... Not the sides or back.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8196/8129436556_810b3fb3a2_b.jpg
Sanded. There is no turning back now..

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8189/8129410237_dbf4b72360_b.jpg
Left side is looking great, but the middle area still needs some sanding and buffing. Should take at least 3 hours to get it perfect again..

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8054/8129407859_bd8be90e55_b.jpg

I'm happy overall. This is saving me a few hundred from the body shop to get my hood and front bumper re-sprayed!

[Hornung418]

Yeah I'll write one up tomorrow.

[midlandtech]

Wet sanded a portion of my hood then buffed it with a Porter Cable. Boy, that was fun :) Very time consuming, but the results are amazing, no orange peel, and nor more "etchings" on my paint.. 100% swirl free :)

Here are some picturess

You can kind of see the paint here just isn't "right". It is lacking some clarity, and it just doesn't look sharp like the paintwork on the rest of my car.. This is after 3 passes of M105 on the orange pad. So, I busted out some 2k grit sand paper and went to town.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8333/8129434348_11eb16267d_b.jpg
It is really weird, it is only the hood of my car... Not the sides or back.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8196/8129436556_810b3fb3a2_b.jpg
Sanded. There is no turning back now..

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8189/8129410237_dbf4b72360_b.jpg
Left side is looking great, but the middle area still needs some sanding and buffing. Should take at least 3 hours to get it perfect again..

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8054/8129407859_bd8be90e55_b.jpg

I'm happy overall. This is saving me a few hundred from the body shop to get my hood and front bumper re-sprayed!

Sexy


~Steve
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[Pip]

Fantastic work! That is an awesome transformation.


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[Johal E32]

Sexy


~Steve
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Fantastic work! That is an awesome transformation.


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Thanks! I will try to post up a more detailed thread in the detailing section in a few weeks. I am just waiting to have some more time so I can wet-sand the whole hood. Honestly, I did not think wet-sanding would work, I was going to send off my car to the paint shop in a few weeks to get my whole front end re-sprayed!

[cakM3]

I did some preventive maintenance and got my voltage regulator changed out today with BP's help :thumbsup

One less thing I have to worry about...:)

Got the specifics posted on my projects thread ;)

[Hermes]

I've had the E21 on jack stands this weekend, changed the motor and diff oil need to change tranny today. While I had it up I decided to clean off the underside, I think I've knocked off 10 pounds of road dirt and grime off the underside. Not perfectly clean but a lot better (and there's only so much dust in the air I can deal with)

[webster]

washed and detailed. noticed on my rear bumper, driver side, someone scuffed my bumper while parallel parked. left a ~8 inch grey/black scuff right at the corner above the exhaust. pretty pissed off about it. anyone know what the best remedy is for those clear coat scuffs? i will try to get a picture in better light.

[az3579]

Today I fixed my loose fuel door.

Issue:
When fuel door was clicked closed, the fuel door could still easily be opened by hand. It would also flap open in turns and cause a really hard and loud locking noise as the little peg attempted to lock the fuel door when the car was locked, instead hitting the door itself.

Solution:
WD40 the spring that is supposed to hold tension on the door when clicked shut. Worked like a boss.




And BP...I don't mean to brag, but I had my bumper off the car in 18 minutes...and I didn't even consult the Bentley.

Good for you.




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[Pip]

Today I fixed my loose fuel door.

Issue:
When fuel door was clicked closed, the fuel door could still easily be opened by hand. It would also flap open in turns and cause a really hard and loud locking noise as the little peg attempted to lock the fuel door when the car was locked, instead hitting the door itself.

Solution:
WD40 the spring that is supposed to hold tension on the door when clicked shut. Worked like a boss.
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I had to do this as well recently and it was a great fix. Thought I would have to purchase a new spring but I tried something simple first.



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[Johal E32]

washed and detailed. noticed on my rear bumper, driver side, someone scuffed my bumper while parallel parked. left a ~8 inch grey/black scuff right at the corner above the exhaust. pretty pissed off about it. anyone know what the best remedy is for those clear coat scuffs? i will try to get a picture in better light.

You are going to have to probably wet-sand it, then buff it with an aggressive polish and pad. It should do the trick, most detailers can do this for you, or you can do it yourself if you have a good buffer.

[midlandtech]

Saved a couple hundred bucks today by swapping out the battery in my key rather than buying a new one total cost was 8 bux


~Steve
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[Johal E32]

Saved a couple hundred bucks today by swapping out the battery in my key rather than buying a new one total cost was 8 bux


~Steve
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Nice!

[static667]

Saved a couple hundred bucks today by swapping out the battery in my key rather than buying a new one total cost was 8 bux


~Steve
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I need to do that with my second key. That thing is dead.

[UdubBadger]

Need a big favor from u guys. Can someone post a pic of the tach from a Zhp for me? I have the m gauge faces and need to see where redline actually is for the dyno


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[HokieZHP]

http://media.photobucket.com/image/zhp%20tachometer/Kosciuszko/nyas037-1.jpg

quick pic i found on google

[danewilson77]

http://media.photobucket.com/image/zhp%20tachometer/Kosciuszko/nyas037-1.jpg

quick pic i found on google

Nice

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

[Stu]

Moved it faaaar away from trees...the big tree in front of my apartment is deciding to puke up big ass branches from the wind.

[UdubBadger]

Damn I can't see it on my phone.


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[UdubBadger]

7k is right at the bottom correct?


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[MrMaico]

http://mrmaico.smugmug.com/Cars/BMW-333Ci/i-6bWZsg6/0/L/IMG1658-L.jpg

[danewilson77]

Where the red ends might actually be 7500?

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[midlandtech]

Where the red ends might actually be 7500?

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

+1 looks like end of red line is 7500

[nike001]

I think max spinning speed for our cars is something between 7200-7500

[zhpnsnv]

Maybe I missed it - is there a baseline dyno on the same dyno/same conditions pre tune?

[UdubBadger]

Doing that now.


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[UdubBadger]

Ill move to the EC tuning tread also


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[JKO_ZHP]

Getting the strut bar and intake installed :)
Don't have the tools and time to do it myself plus the AE's need to be grounded someplace else with the battery placement too. Can't wait to see a new view in the engine bay

EDIT: LOVE IT! Before they were installed, at idle or with my foot on the brake all the way, I can feel it vibrating a little. But now it stopped altogether, so I guess it was due to the factory intake. Whatever it was, the BMW Performance one solved it. They told me the filter was dirty though, and should be changed after 5,000 miles max.
Before the ZHP purred, now it sorta growls. Didn't have a chance to floor it to hear the difference loud and clear but it was still evident that it was a little louder. Plus, it certainly felt a little faster overall.

As for the strut bar, I haven't had a chance to corner at a higher speed yet but it does look damn good. Even the guys at the shop appeared to have never seen one before, and the owner of the place had an '04 alpine white ZHP sedan before himself. (Leased it from Assael [Monrovia] BMW, black alcantara interior with black cube trim)

[webster]

Getting the strut bar and intake installed :)
Don't have the tools and time to do it myself plus the AE's need to be grounded someplace else with the battery placement too. Can't wait to see a new view in the engine bay

EDIT: LOVE IT! Before they were installed, at idle or with my foot on the brake all the way, I can feel it vibrating a little. But now it stopped altogether, so I guess it was due to the factory intake. Whatever it was, the BMW Performance one solved it. They told me the filter was dirty though, and should be changed after 5,000 miles max.
Before the ZHP purred, now it sorta growls. Didn't have a chance to floor it to hear the difference loud and clear but it was still evident that it was a little louder. Plus, it certainly felt a little faster overall.

As for the strut bar, I haven't had a chance to corner at a higher speed yet but it does look damn good. Even the guys at the shop appeared to have never seen one before, and the owner of the place had an '04 alpine white ZHP sedan before himself. (Leased it from Assael [Monrovia] BMW, black alcantara interior with black cube trim)

congrats, in for pics of engine bay!

[johnrando]

Nice work Johal, Steve. Congrats Jonathan, looking forward to pics. BTW, I got my car CPO from BMW of Monrovia.

[webster]

You are going to have to probably wet-sand it, then buff it with an aggressive polish and pad. It should do the trick, most detailers can do this for you, or you can do it yourself if you have a good buffer.

thanks. will look into this.

[JKO_ZHP]

Nice work Johal, Steve. Congrats Jonathan, looking forward to pics. BTW, I got my car CPO from BMW of Monrovia.

The ZHP?
Pics will delayed until I can clean the engine bay up a little and is in presentable condition :facepalm The guys over at the shop usually work on higher-end cars and when they popped my hood, they were like :confused
I know it's dirty but I guess the AE's wiring was also messy, but they cleaned it up for me.

[MiniD]

Guys, I have big news. I should be back in a ZHP come Friday. :)

[danewilson77]

Guys, I have big news. I should be back in a ZHP come Friday. :)

Congrats.

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[johnrando]

The ZHP?
Pics will delayed until I can clean the engine bay up a little and is in presentable condition :facepalm The guys over at the shop usually work on higher-end cars and when they popped my hood, they were like :confused
I know it's dirty but I guess the AE's wiring was also messy, but they cleaned it up for me.

Yup.


Guys, I have big news. I should be back in a ZHP come Friday. :)

Good news. Looking forward to deets.

[Hermes]

I might do this soon...

http://www.jhpusa.com/store/pc/catalog/nardi-personal/nardi.classic.blkred-prf_det.jpg

330mm, Black Perforated Leather, Anodized Black Spokes, Red Stitching, Nardi Horn Button

[JKO_ZHP]

Yup.

Sounds like you got to them first, the owner of the shop told me that when he went, there was only one there. Had no idea the ZHP existed until he saw it by accident

[jeff57ax]

Swapped stock air filter for AFE ProDry, plus added Rogue Engineering RaceBar

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l629/jeff57ax/2012-10-30_17-06-14_222.jpg

[webster]

after much debate i decided to replace my beautiful alcantara wheel with a perf-leather, tri-stitch. i am perpetually clammy-handed and the alcantara is taking a beating under my thumb. so i found this (http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-M-TECHNIC-STEERING-WHEEL-E39-M5-E46-M3-NEW-LEATHER-/221145819493?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item337d516965&vxp=mtr) on ebay:

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-p_hK50bwgo4/T7zlNpFpkfI/AAAAAAAASlY/pazFzuod7CY/s800/DSC03823.JPG
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-4Lx44cRdgeE/T7zlbMKf_vI/AAAAAAAASmw/O-PGHFzttZc/s800/DSC03837.JPG
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FxcDwYidP58/T7zlf2IfgFI/AAAAAAAASnQ/h9FCmfVjCMo/s800/DSC03843.JPG


it's from germany and the finish looks amazing. i think i will list my alcantara for sale. it's in great shape. i just don't need two wheels...

[nike001]

But webby, an alcantara wheel is the essence of a ZHP! :(

[danewilson77]

Swapped stock air filter for AFE ProDry, plus added Rogue Engineering RaceBar

http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l629/jeff57ax/2012-10-30_17-06-14_222.jpg

Looks awesome.


after much debate i decided to replace my beautiful alcantara wheel with a perf-leather, tri-stitch. i am perpetually clammy-handed and the alcantara is taking a beating under my thumb. so i found this (http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-M-TECHNIC-STEERING-WHEEL-E39-M5-E46-M3-NEW-LEATHER-/221145819493?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item337d516965&vxp=mtr) on ebay:

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-p_hK50bwgo4/T7zlNpFpkfI/AAAAAAAASlY/pazFzuod7CY/s800/DSC03823.JPG
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-4Lx44cRdgeE/T7zlbMKf_vI/AAAAAAAASmw/O-PGHFzttZc/s800/DSC03837.JPG
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FxcDwYidP58/T7zlf2IfgFI/AAAAAAAASnQ/h9FCmfVjCMo/s800/DSC03843.JPG


it's from germany and the finish looks amazing. i think i will list my alcantara for sale. it's in great shape. i just don't need two wheels...

:waldo

[johnrando]

Sounds like you got to them first, the owner of the shop told me that when he went, there was only one there. Had no idea the ZHP existed until he saw it by accident

Probably we're on different timelines. I got mine in May '09.

[Johal E32]

Finally ordered the OEM homelink for my E46. Now I have an extra "option" on the car, and I don't need to keep the garage and gate remote in my car!

I think I got a good deal, $60 shipped via e-Bay, 9.5/10 condition, this thing looks brand new.

[webster]

But webby, an alcantara wheel is the essence of a ZHP! :(

eh, i think the alcantara seats/aluminum trim are more essential to the ZHP package than the wheel. also remember all the 05+ ZHP coupes got the perf leather wheel which you could argue is just as unique to the ZHP as the alcantara wheel. when i drove bryce's ZHP coupe a few months back, he had just put on a brand new OEM M3 tri-stitch wheel and it felt great. i'm ready for the change.