My Mystic Adventure...

[Galapolis]

Sometimes I miss all the accessories they used to have in the early 2000s. Can't think of a brand that offered more customization.

[BADCLOWN]

That’s a very odd spot to mount, it seems strangely out of place.

That aside, I didn’t know that was an accessory that was available for our cars. Pretty cool

[cakM3]

I was more marveling at BMW's attention to every accessory. Of course BMW has an umbrella for the E46.
:thumbsup


Sometimes I miss all the accessories they used to have in the early 2000s. Can't think of a brand that offered more customization.
Which is why when I find something I find might be useful for this build and it happens to be a BMW accessory, I am inclined to get it. :)


That’s a very odd spot to mount, it seems strangely out of place.

That aside, I didn’t know that was an accessory that was available for our cars. Pretty cool

To be honest Jacob, the placement of the umbrella is solely up to the individual where they want to mount it. You don't necessarily have to mount it where BMW recommends... I just figured I would go with what BMW recommended :)

[BADCLOWN]

I just figured it would mount under a seat somewhere, looks like an afterthought in that spot on the footwell.

How much was it shipped out?

[John in VA]

I just figured it would mount under a seat somewhere, looks like an afterthought in that spot on the footwell.
How much was it shipped out?

That's where BMW suggests it goes on the E39 & Zcars as well.
$60.06 from NJ. https://www.ebay.com/itm/184521823055

[cakM3]

Thx for posting John :thumbsup

[cakM3]

I really did not need to have this OEM BMW accessory item but when Daniel told me this was one accessory he really wanted to have I decided why not and got this for my ZHP [emoji41]

Weather was decent enough today so I installed this OEM BMW accessory into my build. Hate it or love it, it is another OEM item to help make my ZHP build even more unique.

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The batteries used are CR2032 batteries. (x3) The LED output is pretty bright for an umbrella flash light[emoji1417]


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[cakM3]

Today started out decent enough that I made some progress on my ZHP. The ZHP got a full undercarriage wash this morning and I then gave it a good proper wipe down after washing it. I replaced my front door weather seals as they were worn and in need of replacement. Also applied some carnuba wax to the finish and reaffixed one of the '3' badges to my boot as I spotted it loose... car looks much nicer now...

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[cakM3]

I ordered this for blauzed today :cool

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[cakM3]

The weather was so nice today I could not resist getting my ZHP washed and detailed so I took a little break to address a few things[emoji57]

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It was also a good time to clean up the engine bay a bit [emoji6] Yes the secondary air pump needs further cleaning . . .
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I used this to clean up the engine bay today . . .
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Then used this to detail up the plastics
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the center grill area was filthy and cleaned up nicely
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my Gruppe M intake was dirty so I took it out and cleaned it up. I also replaced the rubber edging as the old one got cut. I need to fabricate a mount to secure the intake.
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it's nice opening the hood to see a clean engine bay[emoji41]

I also swapped out the oil dip stick today . . .
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I think tomorrow I will be taking out the DISA so I can clean it and then rebuild it using the rebuild kit from G.A.S.

It's nice that Spring is here [emoji4]


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[johnrando]

Looks great!

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[cakM3]

Looks great!

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thanks John [emoji1605]


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[cakM3]

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The red center caps which were replaced by my blue ones will go to a good friend of mine so he can mount them on his M3 track car's BBS wheels.


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[cakM3]

The rear sunshade retrofit has started . . .

I ran the wiring harness today
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I eyeballed the length I would need to run the wiring needed from connecting the rear sunshade to where the two wires clip into the plug at pins 14 and 15.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220423/49837eae05a49304c625215157fb57df.jpg
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The glove compartment was removed to allow routing of the harness across into the center console. I routed it above the ventilation duct into the center console using a long wire to fish the wiring harness with [emoji4]
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This is the plug where the two pins get installed in . . .
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Now that I got the pins installed, I used more BMW cloth tape to clean things up in there . . .
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Everything from here is connected and finished. The rest of the work will be in the back where the rear parcel shelf is located . . . more to follow[emoji41]

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[cakM3]

I am prepping the final part of my rear sunshade retrofit . . . speaker grills came off and this was a good opportunity to refresh them
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The Harmon Kardon strips were worn so I took off what was there to reapply fresh silver paint
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A big change from how it looked when I got my ZHP . . .
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when the paint has dried I will apply black on the lettering

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[cakM3]

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Finished touching up the harmon/kardon strips for my rear speaker grills
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much better now . . .

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[BMWCurves]

I need to do the opposite and paint those strips black. Their reflection in my rear window bugs me.

[cakM3]

I need to do the opposite and paint those strips black. Their reflection in my rear window bugs me.

all you need to do is get a fresh greenie pad and lightly sand off the paint and you will have your black strips without having to paint them black.
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[cakM3]

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The mileage at which I will complete my speaker refresh and install my rear electrical sunshade into my ZHP[emoji57]


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[cakM3]

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On sedans there is an outline where you make the cut for the rear sunscreen assembly. I found using a dremel with a cutting disk to be the easiest method.
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As I proceeded half way, I taped the loose part so my cutting disk won't bind as I continued cutting.
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Once I finished cutting I got some tape and cleaned the rear deck off to get it ready for a fresh coat of black fabric spray painthttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220501/f342c97689fcc8a4e0ecbe11c6eed4af.jpg
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this made a huge difference in how my rear deck looked [emoji4]

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I test fitted my rear sunshade assembly before installing it into my rear shelf.
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I made the connection to my sunshade assembly and started installing everything including my Bavsound speakers for the rear shelf.
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Adding the final touches to my rear deck[emoji41]
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here it is showing my work 99% finished. I have a few things to add like the black caps for the tie down points and rear head rests.


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[Johnd]

That my friend is a quality job

[cakM3]

That my friend is a quality job

Thanks John! This is something I wanted since it it against the law in Rhode Island to have aftermarket tint on your windows . . . .

[BMWCurves]

Looks great! And I'll have to scratch off the paint for mine, per your recommendations

[cakM3]

Looks great! And I'll have to scratch off the paint for mine, per your recommendations

just use a greenie and do it under running water and lightly go over the surface. no added pressure because you don't want to take off more than you need. The greenie will provide a nice finish if you go over it lightly and in a back and forth motion, not circular.


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[cakM3]

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I added these end caps completing my retrofit [emoji41]
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They add a nice touch :)

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[PdZHP]

Awesome mod for an awesome car!

[cakM3]

Awesome mod for an awesome car!

Appreciate it!! :thumbsup


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[johnrando]

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I added these end caps completing my retrofit [emoji41]
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They add a nice touch :)

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[cakM3]

+1

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Thanks Rando! [emoji1417]


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[fredo]

That’s a cool mod, the rear sunshade (pun intended). My F30 has one, I just keep it up all the time. Doesn’t block visibility.

[cakM3]

That’s a cool mod, the rear sunshade (pun intended). My F30 has one, I just keep it up all the time. Doesn’t block visibility.

Thanks fredo [emoji1417]


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[cakM3]

Today ended up being an amazing day so I took some time to finish off a recent retrofit. It came down to a 30A fuse in my fuse panel so I replaced it. Everything checked out and I turned my car on, pressed my rear sunshade button and watched everything work as if it was originally installed. Very satisfying to see this rare option installed on my ZHP working like it should [emoji41]
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This retrofit was not too difficult to install. For me making up the long wiring harness then using BMW cloth tape to wrap it up was the hardest part of this retrofit[emoji4]


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[kakashi169]

looking good charlie!

[cakM3]

looking good charlie!

Thanks Daniel! :thumbsup

[cakM3]

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I can't say enough for this product when cleaning my alcantara steering wheel[emoji41] It just works[emoji16]

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there was enough dirt still left on my steering wheel so I lathered up the steering wheel in sections and used clean fresh microfiber cloth, orange in this case, to wipe off the solution. as you can see it took off the dirt from my steering wheel[emoji41]
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my steering wheel is now clean ready to install once it dries up[emoji1417]


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[BADCLOWN]

Sonax is such a good product

[cakM3]

Sonax is such a good product

:thumbsup

[cakM3]

It's raining today so I'm prepping one of my OEM M3 mirror base plates to get it trimmed up for sedan fitment [emoji41]

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Per Rogue Engineering DIY you leave 1/8" exposed on the posts to trim off.
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Next on the longest part of the baseplate You mark off 5/32" at the bottom and mark off 1/8" at the top then tape off that edge trying to follow the curvature of the baseplate as best as you can.
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The last part in taping off the mirror baseplate for sedan fitment is the upper back part of the baseplate where my finger is pointing to . . .
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For this part you start 2.9" from the top and line the tape from the edge at that point to the 1/8" point on the top then you're done marking everything off [emoji1417]
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It should look like this.
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Now you're ready to trim your baseplate[emoji41]

I also updated my M3 side mirror retrofit DIY . . .

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[kakashi169]

good work charlie! always very informative

[cakM3]

good work charlie! always very informative

Appreciate the feedback on my work Daniel, thanks!! :thumbsup

[cakM3]

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Swapping out my leather steering wheel for my Coby Black Alcantara steering wheel today [emoji41]


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[cakM3]

I find it amazing that I have had this Coby wheel ever since I had my first ZHP and that it still looks amazing after all these years[emoji4] Mike really does quality work and it shows[emoji41][emoji1417]

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I love running the Alcantara steering wheel during the summer months because the wheel does not burn your hands when grabbing them after the car has sat in the blistering sun all day . . . instead the wheel is nice and warm [emoji4]

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[John in VA]

We know you know how to swap steering wheels, but do you have/know of a good write-up or video of the process? Thanks!

[cakM3]

We know you know how to swap steering wheels, but do you have/know of a good write-up or video of the process? Thanks!

John, I found a video that shows you step by step how to remove the airbag and steering wheel. The guy in the video does a very good job explaining the entire process. If you have any question feel free to reach out :thumbsup

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2Lq8EA4wvo

[John in VA]

Thank you, kind sir! I'll check it out.

[cakM3]

Thank you, kind sir! I'll check it out.

:thumbsup

[cakM3]

I'm trimming my M3 side mirror baseplates to make them sedan fitment. Then I will prep the baseplates and mirror housings for paint and put several coats of paint to get my side mirrors done so I can mount them [emoji41]
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It takes a very steady hand to do this without clamping it [emoji41]
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[cakM3]

Having these 3D printed mirror motor baseplates a good friend gave me will help to mount my OE mirror motors into my M3 mirror housings[emoji41]

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[cakM3]

The following items have been purchased for my upcoming OEM M3 side mirror retrofit project I plan to start and complete this July . . .

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This part has to have the purple bottom in order to work for E46 BMWs. I have this part in my M3 and it works flawlessly so I ordered the same part for my ZHP.

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I also purchased this today just for the autofold motors that are part of this mirror assembly. I will be adding a section in my M3 side mirror retrofit DIY for converting the side mirror assembly into euro autofolding side mirrors once these mirror assemblies arrive.

My new wide angle side mirrors from the UK arrived today
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I may need to extend the mirror heat wires so they can reach the connections on the back of the mirror. I have enough wire and heat shrink to make this happen if need be...

So everything has been set in motion for starting this project, including painting the side mirrors for a July retrofit :cool I have already begun updating my DIY with more to follow once I have everything on hand to complete this DIY.

[John in VA]

Which UK vendor did you purchase the aspherical mirrors from?

[cakM3]

Which UK vendor did you purchase the aspherical mirrors from?

Left mirror:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/132337407076?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

Right mirror:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/132337406861?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649


This is where I sourced my mirrors from :thumbsup

[John in VA]

Left mirror:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/132337407076?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

Right mirror:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/132337406861?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

This is where I sourced my mirrors from :thumbsup
I know you're quite particular with your car & parts, so appreciate the links. I have the aspherical mirrors on the E39, but haven't made the swap on the ZHP. Size & shape & reflection are all good?

[cakM3]

I know you're quite particular with your car & parts, so appreciate the links. I have the aspherical mirrors on the E39, but haven't made the swap on the ZHP. Size & shape & reflection are all good?

Everything looks good with exception these mirrors are not tinted blue. I'm okay with this though.

[sna77]

excited for progress Charlie!

[cakM3]

excited for progress Charlie!

Thanks Steve! As you saw, converting the side mirrors into autofold mirrors was not too difficult. I am looking forward to converting mine to autofold. Once everything arrives I will be taking updated pictures and then updating my DIY to make it complete. For me this is part of the fun . . . making a good DIY for others to follow :)

[kakashi169]

great progress charlie!!

[cakM3]

great progress charlie!!

Thanks Daniel :thumbsup

[cakM3]

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This is the mirror switch needed for autofold to work on E46. Ensure you get the switch with the purple bottom like in the picture above . . .

Here is the part number for this switch
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[sillieidiot]

that's purple? man it looks brown to me lol

[cakM3]

Hieu, it's purple. I realize it looks darker but that's because of my lighting when I took this picture.

[BADCLOWN]

It’s like that green dress yellow dress picture/argument or whatever it was that circulated around the internet haha.

Don’t they make blue tinted euro mirrors for the ZHP side mirrors?

[cakM3]

It’s like that green dress yellow dress picture/argument or whatever it was that circulated around the internet haha.

Don’t they make blue tinted euro mirrors for the ZHP side mirrors?

I have not seen blue tinted wide angle mirrors for OEM M3 side mirrors. At the time I got these at least... so I got these for the time being.

[sillieidiot]

They have it. The OE aspherical ones are blue tinted and the line the separate the two parts doesn't go all the way from the top to bottom (and it's actually a line). The aftermarket ones are a darker shade of blue, have a line pattern that goes from top to bottom.

here's one:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/331739315085?epid=1152957637&hash=item4d3d343b8d:g:71UAAOSwZ8ZXCJjC


It’s like that green dress yellow dress picture/argument or whatever it was that circulated around the internet haha.

Don’t they make blue tinted euro mirrors for the ZHP side mirrors?

lol I remember that. I think it was white/gold or blue/black. I clearly saw white/gold :rofl

They do. Here's one:
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[cakM3]

I just rebuilt my OEM DISA unit that Dhar (///M Crazy) sent to me with the G.A.S. M54 3.0L DISA Repair/Upgrade kit I had sourced earlier. New DISA with the G.A.S. upgrade has been installed in my ZHP this afternoon. Very simple swap. :cool

This is one of many items I have wanted to do for my ZHP so I can check this off my list of maintenance/upgrades to do for this daily driver :)

Next will be power steering hose refresh . . .

[cakM3]

While working on my ZHP I noted I was missing the proper hardware (screws) needed to properly secure my door panels to the door so I ordered them tonight.

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-fillister-head-screw-w-collar-07146979835

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-fillister-head-self-tapping-screw-51417059617

Once the screws arrive the doors will finally be secured as it is supposed to be. One less issue this car will have...

[cakM3]

I have the following projects lined up to install on my ZHP this summer. All have been purchased and are in my possession except one which I will purchase soon.

- Rear Wilwood BBK kit
- Bilstein PSS-10 w/ Ground Control camber kit
- Aluminum pedals
- OEM M3 side mirror retrofit

The project I am purchasing this week and will most likely install once it arrives[emoji41]
- G.A.S. CCV kit

I am also planning to replace my power steering hoses as I found one that looks "wet" so there will be continued progress for my daily driver this car season [emoji4]


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[RUS_ZHP]

I have the following projects lined up to install on my ZHP this summer. All have been purchased and are in my possession except one which I will purchase soon.

- Rear Wilwood BBK kit
- Bilstein PSS-10 w/ Ground Control camber kit
- Aluminum pedals
- OEM M3 side mirror retrofit

The project I am purchasing this week and will most likely install once it arrives[emoji41]
- G.A.S. CCV kit

I am also planning to replace my power steering hoses as I found one that looks "wet" so there will be continued progress for my daily driver this car season [emoji4]


Sent from my iPhone 11 Pro Max using Tapatalk ProVery solid lost of upgrades. I am excited to see your car with Wilwood brakes and Bilstein coils!

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[cakM3]

Very solid lots of upgrades. I am excited to see your car with Wilwood brakes and Bilstein coils!

Sergy, looks like I will also be upgrading my stereo head unit from the OEM Business CD Radio to the AVIN 4 head unit this summer as well.... so my ZHP is getting lots of love this car season. :cool

[///Mark_D]

I've been really impressed with the DISA rebuild kit from GAS. I installed it on my daily driver back in 2017 and have put around 100,000 miles on since then. The other day I pulled it out the DISA while replacing the OFHG and the aluminum flap and actuator mechanism still look like new and function perfectly.

[cakM3]

I've been really impressed with the DISA rebuild kit from GAS. I installed it on my daily driver back in 2017 and have put around 100,000 miles on since then. The other day I pulled it out the DISA while replacing the OFHG and the aluminum flap and actuator mechanism still look like new and function perfectly.

I did this for "peace of mind" not knowing the condition of my installed DISA and when I pulled it out to swap in the new DISA, I found out the old DISA unit had the G.A.S. DISA upgrade kit installed so I will clean up that DISA unit and store it as "spare parts". It was a surprise for sure.

[cakM3]

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Tomorrow I will be sending payment for this G.A.S. CCV kit and it will be sent out on it's way to me to install in my ZHP. I am looking forward to having this installed [emoji41]

I also sourced an HVAC relocation kit for my upcoming Avin 4 head unit install completing my stereo refresh for my ZHP [emoji41]
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220617/31e6aad87c3515de897d8aac9ebc59da.jpeg


Items that I can add to my ZHP that will help make it a more unique build . . .

EDIT: This kit has been purchased this morning and it will be sent out to me today via UPS. :cool

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[cakM3]

Weather gloomy today with overcast clouds and threat of rain so I installed a new steering wheel trim Gary (Wolfn8tr) was nice enough to send to me[emoji4]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220619/f160f867e3fc36ef3c67840b20df8642.jpg
I applied a few coats of ceramic based wax to the finish first.
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and got this amazing finish and shine[emoji41] Then installed it on my alcantara steering wheel[emoji57]
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The new steering wheel trim matches the Piano Black interior trim I am currently running in my ZHP[emoji41]
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220619/d73b6a4972a5a92b467de7a9bc699d63.jpg

as you can see . . . the new M steering wheel emblem below is identical to the OE M emblem above in the picture below[emoji41]
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220619/715b747e3a4c344f89366212e1bd9ec0.jpg

here is the part number for a new steering wheel emblem[emoji1417]

32-33-2-226-479


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[cakM3]

I picked this up tonight from Steve (SNA77). It was only mounted so there will be a few connections I need to order direct from Avin.[emoji41]

I can't thank him enough for this item[emoji4]

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Once installed it will make a nice upgrade over the OE Business CD radio currently installed[emoji57]

The progression/evolution to my ZHP continues . . .

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[cakM3]

I did this with my Imolazed so I'm doing this for Blauzed [emoji41]
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220701/74bef661bc8251075ffafdeb972f5f1f.jpeg

https://m.photofunia.com/effects/art-on-the-brick-wall

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[BADCLOWN]

That’s pretty cool, the internet never ceases to amaze

[cakM3]

That’s pretty cool, the internet never ceases to amaze

Jacob, I also posted the link so anyone can do this with their various photos :thumbsup

[cakM3]

My new HVAC relocation kit came in yesterday :)
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I am waiting on a new 17-pin main wiring harness then I can begin the installation of my new AVIN 4 head unit into my ZHP :cool

[cakM3]

Today was a good day to refresh the HVAC relocation kit in my M3 so I installed the new kit there and took out the one in my M3 to install into my ZHP since my 17-pin main wiring harness from AVIN arrived in the mail today . . .

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The old bracket was taken out and thrown away since the ash tray cover wasn't working and was missing the chrome strip in the middle . . .

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I then took out the center vent and removed the OE bracket so I could install my new head unit. I installed the new GPS antenna, the wifi antenna and a bunch of other connectors to fit everything in without forcing anything, then I optested the head unit (radio antenna not connected) to make sure everything works. I ordered the antenna adapter so I can connect my radio antenna when it arrives but in the mean time I can bluetooth stream from my iPhone so there's no hurry to get the radio part of the head unit connected.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52220721753_2a4c9ade48_h.jpg
Everything has been put back together and I am pleased to have a radio unit that looks OEM yet provides more modern features although I still have a few things to work out. :)

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This is the home screen before I got everything synched up. Since I have refreshed my cabin speakers using BAVSOUND speakers and I got this head unit from Steve, the sound output is simply amazing considering I'm still using OE Harmon Kardon amps. I'm very pleased with the quality of sound from this setup and am very grateful to Steve for providing me this opportunity to install this head unit into my ZHP :cool

For me this install/upgrade was plug and play, just the way I wanted it ;)

[BMWCurves]

Getting a BavSound setup for my car is definitely one of the lurking things to do, among a million others...

Glad you got it all put together!

[cakM3]

Getting a BavSound setup for my car is definitely one of the lurking things to do, among a million others...

Glad you got it all put together!

Thanks! Appreciate the kind words :thumbsup Unless you're planning on going to a full aftermarket stereo setup, upgrading to the BAVSOUND speakers is the way to go. It is pretty much plug and play and the sound output from them is excellent. So far after installing them I have absolutely no complaints and with this AVIN 4 head unit w/ EQ, the sound is even better :)

[cakM3]

I made a short video showing the upgraded stereo and how it sounds. I am impressed by the improvement of sound quality the new Avin 4 head unit brings.

https://vimeo.com/731501866

I now need to finish my rear sub refresh project so I can install my Rockford Fosgate subs and finish my 2022 stereo refresh project for my ZHP :cool

[cakM3]

Having gone from my Business CD Radio to my new Avin 4 head unit, the I-Bus app was alreay installed so I purchased the license for my car to take advantage of the full software. The one thing I like is it displays everything in one easy to read location.

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There are those who will say the info is already there but some of it isn't. I like how the info is formatted so you can easily scan for the info rather than using the stalk to go thru selections. Having ready access on one display is a much faster way to get all your info in my opinion[emoji4] Only exception is oil temp but I have an actual gauge on my instrument cluster that shows oil temp ;)

I also like that you can look at your display before turning the key to take out and easily see if any window is not fully closed . . .
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220719/89f67c57b64a3da1d6fee360774a83a9.jpg

If your window isn't fully closed, on the display (above) that window will be red so this is another quick check to make sure your window is fully seated. I don't always use my switches to make sure my windows are fully closed so this is a good check [emoji1417]


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[cakM3]

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I ordered this microphone to install into my new Avin so I can restore my hands free bluetooth phone feature. The built in microphone was not working out good enough so I'm adding this to clean things up some . . .

The new microphone will mount in the same spot my factory microphone mounts.

https://shop.enfigcarstereo.com/product/enfig-mic-bm1/


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[fredo]

First time I hear the soft close doors are available for the e46 platform. That will be a cool mod. :thumbsup

[cakM3]

It came in :)
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My Bimmian phone mount in the background (pic below)
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New external microphone for my Avin 4 head unit came in so I installed it and tested the connection. Everything working perfectly[emoji4]

All I have left in this install is TPMS (using internal sensors for my BBS CH wheels), rear camera and rear subwoofer refresh then I will be finished with my stereo refresh project[emoji41]


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[cakM3]

First time I hear the soft close doors are available for the e46 platform. That will be a cool mod. :thumbsup

All part of making my ZHP a more unique street/highway cruising car :cool

[johnrando]

Nice!

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[cakM3]

Nice!

It is a goal and I'm making progress little by little towards this goal . . .

[cakM3]

My G.A.S. CCV Replacement kit I purchased this summer will be installed tomorrow . . .

https://germanautosolutions.com/store/german-auto-solutions-m54-ccv-replacement-kit/

Instruction link:
https://germanautosolutions.com/support/bmw-product-installation-instructions/instructions-for-m54-ccv-upgrade-kit/

[cakM3]

ordered some parts, all from FCP Euro.

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Going to be doing a full cooling system refresh using OEM and OEM+ parts once I source a few more things . . .

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Everything in my "refreshed" cooling system will be sourced from FCP Euro for their lifetime warranty. After this maintenance my ZHP should be good to go.

Also sourced new upper and lower intake boots and currently installing my G.A.S. CCV Replacement kit and planning to refresh all my vacuum lines. By the time I am finished with my current maintenance, I can then focus on other systems such as power steering, steering wheel GUIBO, transmission and diff oil flush, GUIBO center line bearing maintenance, new FCAB/RTABs, Bilstein PSS-10 coilovers and Autosolutions SSK install. I still have a lot planned for this car :cool


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[John in VA]

Did you consider the one-piece intake boot for the X3?
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-intake-boot-x5-e53-13543412292
39450

[REF84]

All Genuine Parts, Big Baller Alert!

[cakM3]

Did you consider the one-piece intake boot for the X3?
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-intake-boot-x5-e53-13543412292
39450

John, it did not occur to me to buy this part when I put my order in so I went ahead and ordered everything OEM and OEM+ to bring the car back. The previous owner used cheap Chinese made parts to save money and he knew he would not have to worry about the pitfalls of using cheap parts on this car. I'm just going thru everything when I can and replacing with OEM or better parts and also upgrading when I can. I have done a lot to this car but still have a lot more I need as well as want to do to this car. :) There will be a lot more work in store for this car. Going to do it better than I did on my first ZHP :cool

[cakM3]

All Genuine Parts, Big Baller Alert!

I take it you haven't seen my M3 yet?

[cakM3]

For the 2023 car season I won't be installing S54 ITBs to my ZHPs motor. I was considering going this route as shown below...

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Getting this kit over the winter months . . .

When installed will look like this
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Then sourcing Velocity Stacks for my ITBs
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the screens for the velocity stacks will be sourced here [emoji41]
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220925/eb91a73d480bfe8e9470ac64b35568f2.jpeg

So when done will look close to this[emoji41]
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The induction sound will be even more aggressive than what I currently have with my Gruppe M intake. Will also add engine compartment bling to my ZHP[emoji41]


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[REF84]

For the 2023 car season I'll be installing S54 ITBs to my ZHPs motor.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220925/f65c65fe981ae265bb51f82cef154ccf.jpeg
Getting this kit over the winter months . . .

When installed will look like this
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220925/caaa67cc82c4c01252b55382a332c4b2.jpeg


Then sourcing Velocity Stacks for my ITBs
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the screens for the velocity stacks will be sourced here [emoji41]
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220925/eb91a73d480bfe8e9470ac64b35568f2.jpeg

So when done will look close to this[emoji41]
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220925/5790573933f28f15e04ee62de702a78d.jpeg

The induction sound will be even more aggressive than what I currently have with my Gruppe M intake. Will also add engine compartment bling to my ZHP[emoji41]


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Wow I didn’t know ITBs were a thing for an E46! Who makes this kit? Does it add any power?

[BADCLOWN]

Yeah, what’s the deets on that kit?

Do you have to do any software/fueling for it?

[cakM3]

Yeah, what’s the deets on that kit?

Do you have to do any software/fueling for it?

You do have to get a tune for this setup and I am working with a very good friend who has all the information I need to get this done for my ZHP :cool

He's the one selling me the S54 ITB for my ZHP ;)

[cakM3]

Of course it all depends on if my G.A.S. CCV Replacement kit clears the ITB . . .

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52385754595_52c955e5e9_b.jpg

If it does not clear then I won't be doing this mod. I would rather keep my G.A.S. CCV Replacement kit in place for my ZHP build so I will have to see . . .


EDIT: I won't be getting the S54 Throttle Bodies as they won't clear my CCV Replacement kit.

[S2Ace]

How is the GAS replacement kit working out? I remember seeing GAS announce that kit years ago and it sounded like an awesome idea vs the catch can alternatives. Too bad I'm in California...not sure if it will pass visual.

[johnrando]

Good stuff Charlie.

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[cakM3]

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I found six of these while doing maintenance on my ZHP today. I have a very good friend helping me out which makes doing maintenance more fun
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[cakM3]

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All 6 fuel Injectors got throughly cleaned out today . . . the o-rings that are on them (pictured) will also be replaced for new ones when they are reinstalled.

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Got my intake manifold removed so I can make a minor modification to it as part of my G.A.S. CCV Replacement kit install, remove the rest of the OE CCV setup and leave it aside while I replace all the cooling hoses (hard and soft) while doing my cooling system overhaul.
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Having the intake manifold out will also make it much easier for me to access the Mk60 module so I can finish my TPMS retrofit adding another factory option to my ZHP. :cool
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Intake manifold is removed for cleaning and a little modification. I am removing the rest of the OE CCV setup, will be doing the following while I have my intake manifold removed.

- Oil Filter Housing Gasket replacement
- TPMS retrofit
- vacuum line replacement as needed
- Engine Oil Temperature sensor replacement
- cooling system hard line replacement
- cooling system hoses replacement
- radiator removal/replacement
- expansion tank removal/replacement
- water pump removal/replacement
- thermostat removal/replacement
- ECS Tuning aluminum water pump pulley
- new belts
- clean the Idle Control Valve
- replace cable protector sleeves as needed
- replace intake manifold gaskets
- clean engine compartment using simple green

Lots of maintenance to do as a result of my expansion tank rupturing.


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[BADCLOWN]

lots of checked boxes after this service, very nice!

[cakM3]

lots of checked boxes after this service, very nice!

Yeah Jacob, thanks! :thumbsup I'm getting much needed maintenance done while restoring and rebuilding my ZHP :cool


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As part of my current maintenance plan and based on the discussion I had today with Botond I decided I will be purchasing this kit along with the rest of my cooling system refresh parts to do the cooling system refresh over the next weekend completing my maintenance and upgrade to my ZHP for the time being ;)

Seeing I have over 240k miles on this car and I don't know if the OFHG has ever been changed I feel it is a great time to do this maintenance as well as change out the VANOS oil feed line, engine oil pressure switch and engine coolant temperature sensor. Doing this maintenance with the intake manifold out will be so much easier so I'm getting a bunch of other maintenance items knocked out while doing the cooling system overhaul. :)

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-oil-filter-housing-gasket-kit-11421719855-kt

Sourcing everything from FCP Euro other than parts I have already sourced from ECS Tuning (lightweight aluminum water pump pulley).

[cakM3]

I have already compiled about $650 worth of parts to install on my ZHP for this maintenance period and have gone down that preverbal rabbit hole so to speak . . .

I have reviewed the scope of the work I am currently doing and this is what I'm looking at getting for the rest of the parts I will need to complete my current maintenance period on my ZHP:

- BMW Radiator Adjustment Screw - manual transmission radiator
- Radiator Offset Mount from Powerflex
- BMW Belt Drive w/ water pump and alternator pulley
- BMW A/C Belt
- BMW Set Belt Drive and pulleys
- BMW Engine Oil Filter Housing Gasket kit
- BMW Coolant Return hose
- BMW Radiator (Genuine OEM Part)
- BMW Heater Inlet Pipe
- BMW Coolant Pipe
- BMW Fuel Injector Installation kit
- Intake Manifold Nut (x7)

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and also getting these gaskets before reinstalling my throttle body and intake manifold

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So all in, I will need an additional $880.38 + tax to purchase these parts so that I can complete my maintenance and get the ZHP ready for winter. At least my cooling system will be fresh and hopefully trouble free. I am also completing my TPMS retrofit now that my intake manifold has been removed. I have been meaning to get this done. I now have no excuses now that I have plenty of room to access the Mk60 module to make the connection. So this maintenance will run me close to $1500 in just parts to complete. I can only imagine how much I would have spent on labor charges to get all this work completed . . .

[cakM3]

The OE CCV system has been completely removed from my ZHP. I'm now committed to installing my new G.A.S. CCV replacement kit once all my cooling system components and sensors have been replaced. Tomorrow I will be completing my TPMS retrofit since I need to access my Mk60 module plug to make the necessary connection into Pin 40 of that plug. Once this is complete the TPMS button on my center console switch panel will become functional and I will then have another factory feature in this ZHP :cool

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The other end of the wire has already been run and connected to the back of the center console switch panel so this should not take long to finish :)

[cakM3]

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Completed my order from FCP Euro for my maintenance parts I need for my current maintenance period of my ZHP . . . when finished my ZHP's cooling system should be solid for another 80k miles or so. I will have piece of mind having quality parts in a critical system of this car. This is one area you don't want to cheap out.

My cooling system will now carry with it a lifetime warranty. :cool This is how you do it right.

[cakM3]

To complete my factory TPMS retrofit I need a connector wire from this plug because the Mk60 module uses a different shape pin in it's socket. Not something I have seen in any DIYs posted.

So I found just what I needed to complete this retrofit on eBay and sourced it tonight :cool
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I have already removed the rubber plug in Pin 40 of my Mk60 module plug . . .
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52416215746_8b9f8fdbef_b.jpg

Just waiting for this eBay part to arrive so I can remove the connector w/ wiring to splice and solder into my TPMS wiring and then make all the necessary connection to complete my TPMS retrofit.


This is what the pins on the Mk60 DSC Controller looks like
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Just to source these two parts...
Contact: 61-13-6-901-726
Grommet: 61-13-8-366-245

So sourcing the proper parts is important for solid fitment :thumbsup

[cakM3]

Ordered these items for my maintenance . . .

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New Injector O-rings and retaining clips

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a few Intake Manifold nuts because I lost one while taking off my intake manifold

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Sourced pretty much everything from FCP Euro for this maintenance . . .nice knowing most of the parts I sourced for this maintenance have a lifetime warranty on them [emoji41]


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[John in VA]

Did you send your injectors off to be flow tested?

[cakM3]

Did you send your injectors off to be flow tested?

No I did not. This is something I plan to replace but sometime in May/June time frame. I have already spent enough sourcing all the parts I have recently sourced. I am now about to buy a new starter and crank position sensor just because I have easy access to them now so I have to look at doing other items for later after my wallet recovers a bit. After all, I sourced pretty much quality parts, not OEM equivalent as I don't believe they are the same as proven to me by what the previous owner used when he did the cooling system refresh on this car using cheap OEM equivalent parts he sourced from his local NAPA store . . . SMFH . . .

[RUS_ZHP]

Did you send your injectors off to be flow tested?Do you have or know a good vendor? I would be interested to do it over the winter time on one of my cars.

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[John in VA]

https://sssquid.com/v3/injector-refurbishing/
https://www.injector.com/cart/pc/Injector-Service-c30.htm
https://www.fiveomotorsport.com/

[cakM3]

https://sssquid.com/v3/injector-refurbishing/
https://www.injector.com/cart/pc/Injector-Service-c30.htm
https://www.fiveomotorsport.com/

Thanks for posting this link John [emoji1417][emoji1417]


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[cakM3]

I followed Jon's (JupiterBMW) DIY on doing the TPMS retrofit and officially finished doing this retrofit today. All the information needed to do this retrofit is in his well written DIY :thumbsup

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?11072-OEM-TPMS-Retrofit-The-full-package-doityourself

I went with ordering the contact and rubber grommet rather than messing the part up trying to get it out of a used connector plug . . .

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I can now cross this off my list of many things I have yet to do for my current daily driver . . .[emoji57]


Seeing it will be going into the Winter season soon... I will also swap in my leather steering wheel and take out the black Alcantara steering wheel and clean it for storage until APR/MAY time frame when I swap steering wheels again . . . getting a lot done on my ZHP this year. :cool

[cakM3]

My intake manifold has been thoroughly cleaned using full strength Simple Green and new intake gaskets replaced. I have never seen such a dirty intake manifold like what I have seen from this ZHP but it has been cleaned and looks much better now. Also replaced the Engine Temperature Sensor which is mounted at the rear cylinder head underneath the intake manifold. The OE part looked worse for wear and I'm glad to have changed this out while I had easy access.
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New sensor installed
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The OE sensor

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My Intake Manifold after being cleaned with new gaskets installed and OE CCV deleted. [emoji41]

The electric fan has been removed and water pump pulley bolts loosened so when I take the belts off I can easily unscrew the water pump pulley from the water pump.

This week I plan to shave part of the front of my intake manifold where the oil filter housing is located so that when the time comes and I begin wrapping everything up after installing all my cooling system components, I can finish installing my G.A.S. CCV Replacement kit and call this maintenance done.

This is a learning experience for me in that I have never pulled the intake manifold off on any BMW I have owned and I have never done an extensive cooling system overhaul before. I have done cooling system refresh where I replaced the radiator, upper and lower radiator hoses, sensors and water pump/thermostat but never the entire cooling system hoses and hard line. When complete my cooling system should be solid as I sourced everything (BMW original parts) and the Stewart Water Pump from FCP Euro. It will be nice to have the lightweight aluminum water pump pulley from ECS Tuning and water pump cap installed as well. :)

Once this maintenance is all done I think I will be looking to do my power steering system next and GUIBO/center line bearing maintenance which still needs to be done and at that time install my Autosolutions SSK. I may take the lazy route and take my ZHP to Banchwerks in Providence and have them install my Bilstein PSS-10s coilovers and Ground Control Camber kit and be done with this. That way when the 2023 car season comes, the ZHP should be set up pretty nice...

[johnrando]

Nice werk!

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[BADCLOWN]

I'm interested in seeing the GAS finished product. I think with all this work done, you'll probably notice a difference in drivability/how it runs.

[cakM3]

I'm interested in seeing the GAS finished product. I think with all this work done, you'll probably notice a difference in drivability/how it runs.

Jacob, I'm expecting my ZHP to run much better after all the refreshing being done to her. Pretty much a brand new cooling system, new sensors, cleaned intake system . . . car should be good for awhile there.

The G.A.S. CCV Replacement will be a big improvement over the OE CCV setup I just deleted from my ZHP. Looking forward to having this in my engine bay[emoji57]

I can then focus my attention on other areas of my car for the 2023 season[emoji4]

Perhaps sourcing a used UUC Corsa TSE3 full exhaust setup since new ones are now NLA . . . I love this exhaust[emoji41]

Got to keep the maintenance/mods/upgrades going on this restoration project . . .


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[cakM3]

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Turns out the hose I need to complete my entire cooling system overhaul is no longer available (that's right! NLA) from BMW.

It is item #5 on the drawing as shown from RealOEM. I went to the dealer to see if there was any part number change or any possible cross reference to get this part and it just does not exist so for those of you out there looking to do a complete overhaul of all your cooling system hoses be aware this part will need to be built.

I will be building this part to ensure all my hoses are replaced as I am doing this overhaul and want to have all hoses associated with my cooling system replaced.


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[Vas]

Part number 64218376999 is for that heater hose. It connects from the valve to the hardline. It is still available as a bmw part of rein

[cakM3]

Part number 64218376999 is for that heater hose. It connects from the valve to the hardline. It is still available as a bmw part of rein

Awesome Vas, thanks! I must have overlooked this part. Will be placing order ASAP. Appreciate it! :thumbsup

[3ZHP]

Nice progress!


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[cakM3]

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Got my OFHG and VANOS oil feed line changed out yesterday and I found this while looking things over... I still need to clean this area (I know . . .)

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taking a closer look I find this . . .
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I then noticed this . . .
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I had asked a few people if they had any idea as to what this is and the response I got was wiring for the oil level sensor. That seemed the consensus so if any of you know different please feel free to post what this is . . .

Well another item to add on my list of things to fix on this ZHP. Good thing this is my project car . . . not a turnkey car.

[cakM3]

As I continue working on my ZHP, I'm inspecting components the previous owner used when he "refreshed" the cooling system he sourced parts for this car from his local NAPA store.

It is obvious he sourced the cheapest priced components and pictures below showing one of those cheap parts he used, in this case the thermostat, shows why you should source original BMW parts for a car of this caliber, even if these cars are 18 years old . . .

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I saw this and immediately realized the main issue I have been having since purchasing this car. This is my suspect faulty part and once everything has been put back together I will be able to confirm my suspicions.

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The original BMW Thermostat for comparison.

It will be nice to have my entire cooling system refreshed, and it will be one less system on this car I need to worry about. I will then be able to focus on my GUIBO/center line bearing maintenance then begin my suspension upgrade/refresh. Car is in serious need of all this work and will be getting better as I continue restoring this amazing daily driver[emoji41]


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[RUS_ZHP]

I am glad to see that you doing entire coolong system Charlie. It is definitely a way to go consider your mileage and plans for the car.
Which car is performing temporarily daily duty, Audi avant? I am guessing M3 and 911 are getting prep for hibernation.

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[cakM3]

I am glad to see that you doing entire coolong system Charlie. It is definitely a way to go consider your mileage and plans for the car...

Thanks to Vas for supplying the part number for the final hose I needed to do my entire cooling system overhaul, I will begin the fun part of taking out all the cheap parts the previous owner used while refreshing the entire cooling system (radiator, upper/lower radiator hose, expansion tank, thermostat, water pump) and the OE hard lines and hoses beginning tomorrow morning. I will replace all parts with original OEM BMW parts with exception of the water pump where I will use the Stewart Water Pump instead. Having all hoses and hard lines replaced will provide piece of mind. Still lots of work to do :thumbsup

New vacuum lines have been installed, TPMS retrofitted, new intake boots and a G.A.S. CCV Replacement kit to install when I put everything back together :cool

[cakM3]

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Cooling system hard lines were replaced today and they were in need of replacement after 240k miles on them. The lower hard line came apart as I was removing it and part of it remained in the fitting on my engine block where it mounts to. Looks like it was a very good thing I replaced these lines during this maintenance period . . .
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I used a greenie pad to clean out the debris that remained so I could slide in the new part[emoji41]
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this is the broken end of my lower coolant line. It's supposed to look like this
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This was the stuck part in the fitting that I removed
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After removing this I'm glad I decided to do a full cooling system overhaul replacing all cooling system hoses and hard lines on my ZHP. This is one area properly done[emoji1417]
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The scope of this maintenance is doing a full cooling system replacement using original BMW parts (all hoses and hard lines, thermostat, sensors), Stewart Water Pump, ECS Tuning Aluminum lightweight water pump pulley, full cleaning of the intake manifold w/ new gaskets, cleaning of the idle control valve, cleaning of the DISA and new gasket, cleaning of the throttle body and new gasket, Oil Filter Housing gasket replacement, new oil pressure and temperature switch, new engine coolant sensor, new coolant level sensor, VANOS Oil Feed line replacement, recover sensor wiring with fresh plastic corrigated sleeves, clean/recondition my fuel injectors and replace if necessary, fresh o-rings where needed throughout, install new fuel injector kit (new o-rings and injector clips), trim intake manifold and injector cover for G.A.S. CCV Replacement kit, delete entire factory CCV system, then lastly install my G.A.S. CCV Replacement kit.

Imagine what the bill for all this would be if I had a shop do all this work?


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[cakM3]

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In the picture below is the water pump nut installed to protect the water pump thread.
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Cooling system has been overhauled pending reinstallation of my electric cooling fan. I have a few more things to address before installing my fan.


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[cakM3]

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Went to put my Hydraulic tensioner pulley back on and discovered this issue/annoyance . . .
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so I went and got a new bolt to replace this mangled one just to be safe . . .
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It is much nicer having a torx head bolt in perfect condition (like the one on the right of this picture) rather than using one that has been mangled up like the one on the left.

As I said back on my first post of this project thread, I'm restoring this car little by little as I continue working on her[emoji41]


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[cakM3]

I have a set of new decals to swap into my ZHP should a time come where I will have to swap out motors on this car . . .

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For the time being I will place these decals in a safe place. [emoji57]

[cakM3]

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Getting everything put back together on my ZHP. A full overhaul of my cooling system is now complete. Getting my freshly cleaned intake manifold reinstalled along with everything else[emoji41]
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The G.A.S. CCV Replacement kit I purchased earlier this summer is getting installed as the final touch to my current maintenance[emoji41]
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Everything should be completed tomorrow with the cooling system being properly filled.


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[BADCLOWN]

Yayayayaya, nice weekend work. I’m sure it will be relieving to have this stuff all wrapped up

[cakM3]

Yayayayaya, nice weekend work. I’m sure it will be relieving to have this stuff all wrapped up

It will be relieving for sure Jacob :thumbsup It's funny how something always seem to come up when doing extensive work like this and you add more to the list of things to do while you're there... at least I'm almost finished and I'm looking forward to driving my ZHP again :)

[BADCLOWN]

it almost always compounds on bigger jobs like this. you either find stuff that needs to be replaced OR you find those parts that "might as well" be replaced while you're in there.

she's gonna be buttery smooth when you fire it back up.

[cakM3]

it almost always compounds on bigger jobs like this. you either find stuff that needs to be replaced OR you find those parts that "might as well" be replaced while you're in there.

she's gonna be buttery smooth when you fire it back up.

I have never taken off an intake manifold on any car I have ever owned or replaced cooling system hard pipes and heater core hoses like I recently have on my ZHP. I was impressed by just how easy this job is to do . . . just time consuming if you want to do it right. At least everything used for this maintenance with exception of my Stewart Water Pump and ECS Tuning Aluminum water pump pulley are genuine OEM BMW parts :cool

I'm really looking forward firing my car back up Jacob :thumbsup

[cakM3]

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My G.A.S. CCV Replacement kit has finally been installed on my ZHP today[emoji41]

Thanks Roylan for the opportunity to buy this kit from you[emoji1417]

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This kit is very high quality and functional, much more efficient than the OE CCV setup this car came with from the factory.
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Having this kit installed also adds nice engine compartment bling to my ZHP [emoji41]

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I'm almost finished with my current maintenance/upgrades. Just a few more things to reinstall and I can refill fresh coolant and bleed the system.[emoji41] Almost there! [emoji57]


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[REF84]

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My G.A.S. CCV Replacement kit has finally been installed on my ZHP today[emoji41]

Thanks Roylan for the opportunity to buy this kit from you[emoji1417]

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This kit is very high quality and functional, much more efficient than the OE CCV setup this car came with from the factory.
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Having this kit installed also adds nice engine compartment bling to my ZHP [emoji41]

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You're Welcome! Looking Good!!!!!

How was the install?

[cakM3]

You're Welcome! Looking Good!!!!!

How was the install?

The install was pretty much straightforward. For me the most difficult part of doing this install was shaving my intake manifold per directions on step #30 because it really does not tell you how much to take off. I had to look at this picture a few times because none of the other pictures showed this angle with the bottom part of the kit installed.

Anyway once I was done with this step, the rest was easy to do and it only took me about an hour at most to follow the install directions and get the kit installed on my ZHP since I already had everything apart. I'm impressed by the build quality of this kit and like that it is a much better solution over the OE CCV setup[emoji1417]


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[cakM3]

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My maintenance/repairs are complete. Next is my seasonal steering wheel swap to
my leather steering wheel. [emoji57] I should replace my wipers with new ones for the upcoming winter season.


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[Vas]

Nice. Plenty of worry free motoring miles ahead

[cakM3]

Nice. Plenty of worry free motoring miles ahead

Thanks again for helping me source that last hose Vas! Thanks to you I can look forward to many miles of trouble-free motoring :)

[JPMo]

When's the garbino lip coming?

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[cakM3]

When's the garbino lip coming?

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I haven't gotten a response


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[cakM3]

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New coolant has been added to my ZHP and the car run to normal operating temps with radiator cap off so I can use the bleed screw and bleed the system and add more coolant as needed to refill the system. Once I had refilled the system I then adjusted cabin temps to 71 degrees and monitored my cooling temps.
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You can see below where Coolant temps have settled at 94C.
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It's nice having my cooling system fully restored using quality parts[emoji41] I am officially finished with my current maintenance period and have planned my next phase of maintenance and it will be equally thorough as well :cool


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[fredo]

Congrats, Charrie. Your cooling system is ready for many more miles. :thumbsup

[cakM3]

Congrats, Charrie. Your cooling system is ready for many more miles. :thumbsup

Thanks fredo, it was a lot of work and it was rewarding to see everything thru to completion :)

It is amazing just what you discover as you begin tearing down your car to do something as extensive as this and realize there are a few more things that should be done while you have access such as thoroughly cleaning the intake manifold and intake ports of the motor. Then there are sensors and the list begins to grow . . . I learned a lot more about my ZHP doing this maintenance and look back knowing the work I had done was done right using quality parts and for me the best part was when I had a problem identifying a part I needed, I got the help I needed right here from forum members. There are a lot of good people here with lots of knowledge to share and that is a very good thing. :thumbsup

[cakM3]

Road test has been completed this morning.

My ZHP has more pull/low end torque than it did before it's expansion tank ruptured necessitating the repairs and extensive cooling system maintenance that followed.

It's nice having a bullet proofed cooling system again with the car's complete intake path being thoroughly cleaned out, sensors replaced and new OFHG/VANOS Oil Feed Line installed along with a few notable upgrades. Nice having my ZHP back[emoji41]

I can now say this maintenance is successfully completed @ 241,676 miles [emoji41][emoji1417]


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[cakM3]

Update: The next day after my road test I started my car and began smelling fuel vapor thru my center vents so I stopped to investigate the source of the fumes only to discover that my OE fuel hose had disconnected from my fuel rail line. I tried reconnecting the fuel hose and it would not reconnect.
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Apparently the plastic retainer "clip" on the fuel hose broke and the hose required to be replaced to restore my fuel system. The engine was also washed down to get rid of the fuel residue and my fuel injectors were all checked to make sure they were installed and secured correctly as part of this maintenance which was nice.
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This was an unexpected maintenance item but made sense since the fuel hose was OE and over 18 years old. I now have a fresh fuel hose in place. Also I discovered a nail in each rear tire so I had the tires patched/repaired and then remounted. When I picked up my car from this additional maintenance I added my G.A.S. 1.2 bar expansion tank cap to finish complimenting the other G.A.S. products I have in my engine bay [emoji41]

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- G.A.S. CCV Replacement kit
- G.A.S. DISA upgrade kit

I then noticed that my parking brake handle assembly was broken and required replacement . . . always something :/


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[cakM3]

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My eBrake Lever Assembly was starting to give me problems engaging/disengaging and it finally died yesterday. I could not fix it so I ordered a new eBrake Lever Assembly from FCP Euro and will be installing the new part once it arrives.

Before installing I will obviously remove the leather handle so when my carbon fiber handle arrives I can easily install the new part to the eBrake Lever Assembly . . .

[cakM3]

I decided before this year ends I will schedule my ZHP for one final maintenance for this year and have my GUIBO/center line bearing/transmission flush maintenance performed and install my AutoSolutions SSK to cap off my 2022 car year. Looking back I have put in a lot of work doing maintenance as well as installing upgrades to this car making it a daily driver I look forward to driving.

What is nice now is that my cooling temps are back to where it should be with temps indicating in the middle of the temp gauge on my M3 gauge cluster.

[johnrando]

Awesome werk!

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[cakM3]

Thanks Rando :thumbsup :)


I started taking apart my other OEM M3 side mirror so I can finish trimming my side mirror base plate for sedan fitment[emoji41]

Once finished, I can get them prepped and painted and begin prepping my mirror housing for base coat . . . this is work in progress at the moment, not rushing this but I should ;)


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[cakM3]

As 2022 is quickly coming to an end I looked back at the year's work I have put into my ZHP and have come up with this list:

- BMW Individual Door Sills (Jan 2022)
- Replacement BMW OEM weather seals for doors (Jan 2022)
- BAVSOUND Speaker upgrade (Feb 2022)
- BMW Umbrella Accessory Install (Feb 2022)
- ECS Tuning aluminum oil dip stick (Apr 2022)
- BMW Rear Electric Sun Shade retrofit (Apr 2022)
- Rear parcel shelf/HK Speaker Grill refresh (Apr 2022)
- G.A.S. DISA upgrade kit install (May 2022)
- ///M Aluminum Pedal install (Jun 2022)
- AVIN4 head unit upgrade (Jul 2022)
- Full Cooling system overhaul (Oct 2022)
.....- OEM BMW Radiator install
.....- OEM BMW Coolant Expansion Tank install
.....- OEM BMW Coolant level sensor install
.....- OEM BMW coolant hard lines install
.....- OEM BMW heater core lines install
.....- OEM BMW coolant return line install
.....- OEM BMW upper and lower radiator hose install
.....- OEM BMW fan switch sensor install
.....- OEM BMW thermostat install
.....- Stewart Water Pump install
.....- ECS Tuning Aluminum water pump nut cap
.....- ECS Tuning lightweight aluminum water pump pulley
- OFHG replacement (Oct 2022)
- VANOS oil feed line replacement (Oct 2022)
- Engine Coolant sensor replacement (Oct 2022)
- Oil Pressure sensor replacement (Oct 2022)
- Oil Temp sensor replacement (Oct 2022)
- OE CCV delete (Oct 2022)
- Intake ports and surface area on engine cleaned (Oct 2022)
- Intake manifold cleaned and trimmed and new gasket applied (Oct 2022)
- Idle Control Valve cleaned (Oct 2022)
- Throttle Body cleaned and new gasket applied (Oct 2022)
- Fuel Injectors cleaned and reconditioned (Oct 2022)
- New Fuel Injector installation kit applied (Oct 2022)
- New Vacuum lines installed (Oct 2022)
- New OEM BMW Drive and AC Belts installed (Oct 2022)
- BMW TPMS retrofit (Oct 2022)
- Brass Bleed Screw added (Oct 2022)
- G.A.S. CCV Replacement Kit installed (Oct 2022)
- G.A.S. 1.2 bar radiator cap installed (Oct 2022)
- OEM BMW fuel line to fuel rail replaced (Dec 2022)
- OEM BMW Parking Brake Handle assembly replacement (Dec 2022)
- Carbon fiber parking brake handle install (Dec 2022)
- GUIBO Replacement (Dec 2022)
- Center Line Bearing Replacement (Dec 2022)
- Transmission Flush using Red Line MTL fluid (Dec 2022)
- Ignition Coil for #3 Cylinder (Dec 2022)
- NGK BKR6EQUP Spark Plug for #3 Cylinder (Dec 2022)


Overall I am pleased with the progress that I have made this year on my ZHP and have put a dent in some of the issues this car had when I rescued it while being able to upgrade my car along the way. The Cylinder #3 issue came up as I was pulling into the street where I live and for the time being I got a new NGK spark plug and used a spare good used ignition coil I had stored in my garage for temporary repairs until I do the proper change out of the plugs/ignition coils in February 2023 when I do my VCG maintenance. I have already planned more work for the 2023 car season so I am looking forward to seeing how my planned projects get completed over the upcoming year.

My goal is to make my ZHP better one project at a time ;)

[cakM3]

Adding Parking Brake Handle assembly replacement to my list of things done to my ZHP this year[emoji4]

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The new leather handle does look nice. I will leave it as is for the time being.


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[cakM3]

Also ordered this today to clean up my center console :cool

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and

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Leaves me a few more items to restore/clean up before I can say I'm done with the interior refresh :)


Still lots going on with regards to my ZHP maintenance and mods . . . not planning to stop until I have reached my goal. I still have a lot I need to do to restore this ZHP back to where it should be . . . :)

[fredo]

Good plan, these new parts will go well with your alcantara interior. :thumbsup

[cakM3]

Good plan, these new parts will go well with your alcantara interior. :thumbsup

fredo, I have had this Coby wheel from my Imola ZHP for many years now. The Alcantara/stitching does not go with my current Mystic Blue ZHP so I'm sending it back to Mike so he can refresh the Alcantara and add blue stitching to go with my Mystic ZHP and have new shift/eBrake boots made to go with my refreshed steering wheel.

Yeah the new parts will go well with my Alcantara interior when I get it. ;)

[cakM3]

Red Line MTL has been ordered for my transmission oil flush,
I have the AC Drive Tensioner Pulley . . . the Drive Belt Tensioner Pulley and Drive Belt Idler pulley are on order from FCP euro.

I have the GUIBO, bolts and nuts to secure it to the drive shaft, the center line bearing and AutoSolutions SSK on hand for the upcoming maintenance

Also have extra brake fluid bottles unused for the brake fluid flush I am also doing as part of my upcoming maintenance. I will use BMW's rear diff fluid for this upcoming maintenance so I should be set for my final maintenance of 2022. :cool

[Vas]

I would suggest redline d4 atf for the transmission instead of mtl. It is a lot nicer especially in colder climates

[cakM3]

I would suggest redline d4 atf for the transmission instead of mtl. It is a lot nicer especially in colder climates

I appreciate the recommendation Vas :thumbsup Since I have already ordered the MTL I will go with this for now and if I have issues during this winter I will change it out for the Redline D4 ATF in Spring. Thanks!

[johnrando]

heck of a list!

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[cakM3]

heck of a list!

New pulleys came in from FCP Euro today so I will add them to the list of things to do on the 19th :cool

Took the "refreshed" ZHP to the Boston area to visit my friend Steve and help convert his OEM M3 side mirrors on his ZHP Vert back to manual folding side mirrors.
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The car drove exceptionally well and feels so much stronger with all the maintenance I have recently done to it. Looking forward to doing the drive line maintenance, ssk upgrade and oil change. Car should be set for winter driving.

@ Vas, I will be sure to change out transmission fluid if I run into any issues using the MTL fluid. I just wish I had known about this before buying the MTL fluid Brettski recommended to me...


All good though . . . my car is really coming along with the maintenance I have put into this neglected and poorly maintained ZHP. Feels great bringing this car back to where it should have been all along... I have much more planned ahead for this road warrior :cool

EDIT: I'm already making plans on how/when I will be acquiring everything over the winter months for my Spring 2023 Suspension refresh. It will be done in my traditional fashion for everyone to see . . . I have already begun acquiring parts towards this upcoming maintenance :cool

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[cakM3]

My ZHP has been dropped off at the shop to have more maintenance performed[emoji57]

Today will be a new GUIBO/Centerline Bearing, transmission flush using Red Line MTL fluid, and a safety inspection as I realized my sticker expired.

There will be much more work I will be doing to get my ZHP back to well maintained status . . . part of the fun is the journey of getting there[emoji41][emoji1417]

The other maintenance that I had originally planned will be deferred into the Spring/Summer 2023 time frame.

- Flush Rear Differential fluid - (May 2023)
- Brake fluid flush - (May 2023)

By setting up this work this way, I will set myself up to have more work I have planned for Blauzed. :cool


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[cakM3]

As I suspected after seeing so many issues to sort on my ZHP, the GUIBO and Center Line Bearing were in terrible condition and are now replaced with fresh parts. I can consider this part of my ZHP fully sorted now[emoji4]
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When I took this picture I was surprised that my ZHP did not exhibit any issues on my drive train. I just had this nagging feeling after doing my cooling system overhaul to get my drive line maintenance done right away.

At least I know my ZHP is set here . . . on to other components[emoji4][emoji1417]
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always nice to see my car like this but expecting another surprise lurking around the corner [emoji12]


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[cakM3]

On my way home I noticed my engine running a little rough and the SES light on my instrument cluster as I was near my home so I got my Diagnostic Tablet to run codes and found a P0303 code and Cylinder #3 misfire. Also noticed Ignition Cylinder 3 fault called out. I was able to clear the fault, restart the car and allow the engine to run until the SES light came back on and then shut off the engine and read the codes again to find P0303 Cylinder #3 misfire and Ignition Cylinder 3 called out so I will determine if the fault lies with a bad spark plug or ignition coil. I have had bad ignition coils in the past and have a full set of used, but good ignition coils I can use temporarily to get the car running again.

I'm tempted in replacing all the spark plugs now as I have been planning to do this anyway. Then after the New Year I will order a full set of Dinan ignition coils for my ZHP like these below :cool

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EDIT: I cleared the fault by replacing the ignition coil with a known good used ignition coil from my last ZHP I had stored in my garage and a new NGK spark plug.

I will be replacing my VCG and VANOS seals in February and at that time will be installing a full set of NGK BKR6EQUP spark plugs and DINAN ignition coils above :cool

[cakM3]

In the past two years I have been working on my ZHP (2021 and 2022) I have compiled the work that has been done to this car and pleased with the progress I have been making every year. Seems every year I have had this car I have done more than the previous year... I'm hoping this trend will continue as I would love to have this car set up into a reliable and well maintained example again... I still have more I need to get done though but the list is motivating me to do more. :)

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Looking at this list . . . seems October-November of this year has been a very busy time of year for me :cool

[fredo]

Congrats, Charrie ! Excellent job. :thumbsup

[cakM3]

Congrats, Charrie ! Excellent job. :thumbsup

Thanks fredo!

[cakM3]

For 2023 I have already begun working on a list of the many upgrades and maintenance I'm planning to do for my ZHP. Today I ordered new TPMS sensors to install in my BBS CH wheels so that they interface to my AVIN 4 head unit.

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They will get installed sometime in late Spring when I get tires for my BBS wheels. In the mean time my immediate focus is to get my AutoSolutions SSK installed, new pulleys installed and my rear diff flushed with new fluid this month. :)

EDIT: kit arrived yesterday.

[cakM3]

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[John in VA]

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Welcome to the club! I've been a member for >40 years, back when owners waved/flashed their headlights at each other & there was no interwebz to bring owners together!

[RUS_ZHP]

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Sent from my iPhone 11 Pro Max using Tapatalk ProThis badge looks great. Is it with double sided tape?
Welcome to the club! I've been a member for >40 years, back when owners waved/flashed their headlights at each other & there was no interwebz to bring owners together!~40 years! That is serious milestone!

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[cakM3]

Welcome to the club! I've been a member for >40 years, back when owners waved/flashed their headlights at each other & there was no interwebz to bring owners together!

I have been a CCA member for 10 years and then decided to let my membership lapse because of the childish response the BMW design team gave to the negative feedback regarding their desire for absurd oversized front grills, which in my opinion, look absolutely hideous. At the time I let my membership lapse, I just felt BMW has lost their way from producing driver-oriented cars to following other auto makers. This is how I have been feeling about the BMW brand and is my opinion. They used to lead the auto industry and today I feel they follow other brands instead of innovating and leading and my comment is not meant to stir opinions or emotions. I'm just sharing how I have been feeling about the new BMWs being produced. I renewed my membership this year because Octoberfest will be held not too far from where I live and for once I want to experience this event in person. As for keeping my membership, I will have to see . . . I am an E46 BMW owner for life kind of person so no matter what, I will always have an E46 BMW in my garage for the rest of my life.


This badge looks great. Is it with double sided tape?

Badge has double sided tape affixed on it. I'm not going to mount the badge until after I have my CSL bootlid painted Mystic Blue :cool

[cakM3]

I made a few purchases tonight to prepare for the VCG maintenance using OEM or better parts . . . .

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[RUS_ZHP]

This is a good maintenance for sure.
Maybe a good idea to change oil filler cap seal, if that was not replaced.

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[cakM3]

This is a good maintenance for sure.
Maybe a good idea to change oil filler cap seal, if that was not replaced.

That was done when I did the CCV Replacement kit. Already ahead of you my friend [emoji4]

This maintenance was a long time coming so it will be nice to check this maintenance off my list of things to get done on my ZHP [emoji41]


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[cakM3]

Since I'll be doing VCG maintenance I decided I will also do Secondary Air Pump system maintenance as well. Sourcing these parts from FCP Euro.
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I have already sourced the Mass Air Flow sensor for this system so I might as well refresh most of system while I am at it :cool
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Car should be running great unless the air pump itself is bad in which case, I will source from FCP Euro :)

Edit: I have spent nearly $800 getting ready to do the full VCG and Secondary Air Pump System maintenance for my ZHP.

[cakM3]

I have been meaning to replace two panels in my roof liner so I ordered new ones to replace the old broken ones today . . .

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My ZHP is getting lots of love . . .

[t.er]

Edit: I have spent nearly $800 getting ready to do the full VCG and Secondary Air Pump System maintenance for my ZHP.

Do I dare ask... given this I'm curious what the total is for everything you've done to your car since you got it :rofl

[cakM3]

Do I dare ask... given this I'm curious what the total is for everything you've done to your car since you got it :rofl

No you don't want to ask . . . but since you're asking . . .

I purchased my ZHP for $5,000 and have put in more than $10k into this car on top of the purchase price since purchasing it 3 years ago. I know I will be putting in more money into this car since it has been mistreated and neglected by its previous owners.

My goal for the work I want to do for this car:
- potential engine rebuild
- potential transmission rebuild
- adding an LSD to my ZHP
- UUC Corsa TSE3 catback exhaust
- full suspension overhaul (Bilstein PSS-10 purchased)
- full bushing replacement (including rear subframe)
- rear subframe reinforcement
- power steering overhaul
- potential steering rack replacement/overhaul
- refresh headliner/pillars/headliner covers
- full repaint of this car (keeping Mystic Blue obviously)

Keep in mind with my recent full cooling system overhaul, intake manifold cleaning, vacuum line replacement, OFHG maintenance, fuel injector service, replacement of fuel line to fuel rail, GUIBO/center line bearing maintenance, and CCV Replacement kit install, I have spent $4k on this maintenance alone.

My goal is to restore my ZHP to the level my M3 is at with upgraded parts/components to suit me so with the list above I will be looking at spending much more money on this car but it deserves to be owned by an enthusiast who will continue taking good care of this car. These are amazing cars to own and drive and still look fantastic in my opinion. Bottom line, I love having my ZHP as my daily driver.

Look at my project threads below and you will see for me it is not about "how much" I'm spending to set up my cars as much as it is the journey I have taken with each of my cars. This is how I always approach working on my cars as I have always enjoyed working on them, even if I find myself getting irritated by how poorly they have been taken care of/maintained by it's previous owners. At least this way I am making each of my cars better than what the previous owners have left them. Seeing my ZHP is my daily driver, it has taken priority over all my other cars as I want to make this car very reliable and well maintained for daily driver use.

[cakM3]

I will now be sourcing a full carbon fiber rear diffuser for my ZHP [emoji41]

I'm not going to stop working on my ZHP until it is at the same level as my M3. :cool


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[Galapolis]

I'm surprised it's only 10k, I've easily spent more than that and my car is nowhere near as nice as yours. I also had a friend that put more than that into a Saab, only for it to mostly work. I'd say you are in pretty good shape actually.

[cakM3]

I'm surprised it's only 10k, I've easily spent more than that and my car is nowhere near as nice as yours. I also had a friend that put more than that into a Saab, only for it to mostly work. I'd say you are in pretty good shape actually.

Thanks! I appreciate your kind words on my build[emoji1417]

To be perfectly honest, I put in $10k in my first year of ownership and am probably much closer to $20k at this point but I'm not keeping track of "how much" I'm spending on my ZHP.

I know I will be spending much more money into this build before I am satisfied with where my car is. For me it is part of the fun watching a neglected car like my ZHP transform into a nice properly maintained car[emoji4]

Sometimes it hurts the wallet, I won't lie [emoji1][emoji1][emoji1]


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[Galapolis]

I stopped keeping track a long time ago as well... I think if everyone kept track they would be surprised how much they spend. Something as simple as new tires every couple of years adds up to many thousands very fast.

Expensive hobby but it's what we enjoy spending our time and money on. That's why we're all enthusiasts here. :)

[t.er]

$10 here, $20 there turns into $100 here, $200 there...

I too am more than $10k into mine as well. I'm just glad that at the mileage mine has (I think it's similar to yours Charlie) I'm under Hagerty. I'd cry if someone totaled my car, I'd cry even harder getting paid out like $5k for a "high-mileage POS"

[cakM3]

$10 here, $20 there turns into $100 here, $200 there...

I too am more than $10k into mine as well. I'm just glad that at the mileage mine has (I think it's similar to yours Charlie) I'm under Hagerty. I'd cry if someone totaled my car, I'd cry even harder getting paid out like $5k for a "high-mileage POS"

Yeah, that is the risk we all take when we drive our cars. If that were to happen I would buy back my ZHP then find another Mystic blau to transfer my mods to and start over.


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[cakM3]

Today I decided to take a break from working on all my cars for the time being.

I'm waiting for ECS Tuning to fulfill my order and get all the parts I ordered and paid for to be sent out to me. Waiting for FCP Euro to do the same...

Last night I caught a "bug" from work and had a bad case of the shivers and this morning my ribs and back is sore from the coughing fits I had last night so I'll be taking it easy for a week or two while resting up. Sad part of getting older in life... as they say, shit happens . . .

[cakM3]

TPMS sensors are ready for installation into my BBS CH wheels . . .

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[cakM3]

ECS Tuning recently shipped out my VCG kit, DINAN coils, NGK spark plugs and black silicone RTV so once it arrives I will be looking to do the VCG/Secondary Air Pump maintenance on my ZHP :cool

[cakM3]

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ECS Tuning did not have the Blue capped DINAN coils so I went with these Black capped DINAN coils since they are identical except for the cosmetics.
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The RTV needed for the gasket when putting on the new ones
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and the new rubber grommets. I now have everything to begin the next phase of my ZHP's maintenance [emoji41]


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[cakM3]

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Just ordered this blue cruise control on/off button to put in my ZHP's multi-function steering wheel :cool

[cakM3]

. . . and I just secured acquisition for this rare DINAN carbon fiber engine cover for my ZHP tonight from a very good friend of mine :cool

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I figured out the hardware I will need to secure this part and got them too ;)
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[WOLFN8TR]

That ZHP is getting some serious attention!! Good work bro!! [emoji41]

[cakM3]

That ZHP is getting some serious attention!! Good work bro!! [emoji41]

Thanks Gary!

Blauzed is getting set up for the following by summer of 2023:

- Autosolutions SSK install
- CDV delete
- brake fluid flush
- diff oil flush
- VCG maintenance
..- new valve cover gasket
..- new NGK spark plugs
..- new DINAN coils
- Secondary Air Pump system overhaul
- new cowling
- new wiper arms
- Bilstein PSS-10 w/ Ground Control camber kit install
- new TPMS internal sensors installed on my BBS CH wheels and new Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 tires (235/255)
- CSL bootlid painted Mystic Blue

There may be more I may end up doing to Blauzed as I want to continue getting this car restored properly as it should have all along...


I'm still not working on any of my cars until I have recovered from this sinus infection/allergy I've been going thru but that isn't going to stop me from acquiring parts and mods for my cars . . .[emoji41]

[johnrando]

Nice werk!

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[cakM3]

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Well . . . it's going to happen . . . I just took out my "spare" BMW Performance Carbon Fiber strut bar where I have been keeping it and decided I will be swapping in this part when I finish my next maintenance on my ZHP. Between my carbon fiber Gruppe M intake, my DINAN carbon fiber engine cover, my G.A.S. CCV Replacement kit and this carbon fiber strut bar, my ZHP's engine compartment should be looking real nice :cool

If I end up sourcing the front DINAN strut bar then I will install this part instead of the BMW Performance front strut bar. I would prefer keeping the BMW Performance carbon fiber strut bar in pristine condition it currently is and have it in case the one being used in my M3 ever breaks... so far it has been solid for me.

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I also have the DINAN rear strut tower brace I kept from my first ZHP. I decided I will be installing this brace when I install my Bilstein PSS-10 coilovers and Ground Control Camber Kit in Spring. Probably during Spring break time-frame. I will take a few days off so that I can dedicate my time to work on my car.

The front DINAN tower brace is in Botond's hands. I forgot to remove this part when I sold my ZHP. Looks like I will have to source a brand new one from DINAN before it becomes NLA.

[BADCLOWN]

I’d love to have a F/R Dinan bar set, so nice

[cakM3]

I’d love to have a F/R Dinan bar set, so nice

I would have had the front DINAN strut bar but when I sold my ZHP I forgot to take it off so that's why I'm sourcing another one then putting them on my ZHP as a set. :thumbsup

[WOLFN8TR]

Yes, very nice strut bars! Charlie I see you did the scotch/sharpie mod. [emoji3166]

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[John in VA]

Yes, very nice strut bars! Charlie I see you did the scotch/sharpie mod.
What are the details of the mod?

[cakM3]

Yes, very nice strut bars! Charlie I see you did the scotch/sharpie mod. [emoji3166]

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I did Gary :thumbsup

[sillieidiot]

What are the details of the mod?

You see how the DINAN letters are black? They colored it in lol

[John in VA]

You see how the DINAN letters are black? They colored it in lol
Thanks!

[cakM3]

Thanks!

John, pretty much what Hieu posted. The lettering was black sharpied and the bar somewhat cleaned and polished and the carbon fiber bits polished.

When I source the replacement DINAN front strut bar I will do the same to that bar when I receive it prior to mounting it.

[cakM3]

I'm currently lining up acquisition of these parts for my ZHP [emoji41]
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When I sold my first ZHP, I did not remove my front DINAN strut bar mostly due to laziness on my part and I have regretted not doing this. I have the rear DINAN strut bar so when I source the front and have it in my hands, I plan to install these strut bars as a set on my ZHP[emoji41]

I'm also sourced my rear carbon fiber diffuser panel (actual part pictured below) that I had on my first ZHP back from a good friend of mine recently. It is coming back to me so once I have my rear bumper repainted, this carbon fiber diffuser panel will be used on a seasonal basis[emoji41]

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[cakM3]

I completed my Valve Cover Gasket maintenance and Secondary Air Pump maintenance today. It was maintenance that was long overdue and another maintenance item I can check off as being done right.
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The longest part of doing this is always the preparation but once everything is moved out of the way, the work itself isn't that bad[emoji4]
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so this is how the motor from a neglected poorly maintained ZHP looks like (worn spots on my cam lobes). SMH
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the plugs were all bad and no surprises why I was getting cylinder misfire codes.
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after cleaning the seating surfaces and replacing the valve cover with new gaskets, new plugs and DINAN coils were installed [emoji41]
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engine bay was wiped down and it looks good once again[emoji4] Now on to other projects I have lined up for my ZHP[emoji41]

I think doing my OEM M3 auto folding side mirrors will be the next project I am going to complete. It has been on the shelf since last summer and I need to get going on it so I can update my DIY with up to date pics of this retrofit. :cool


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EDIT: I took a nice drive this evening after completing all this work and when I got home turned off the car to get a bite to eat. After dinner I came out and started the car and got the "SES" light again but this time I knew what was causing this. The cause was a fault code 2F9A Environment temperature sensor communication. I expected this as I have not started fixing this issue. I have a wiring problem associated with this sensor that either needs to be replaced and spliced properly using solder and heat shrink tubing or the problem is in the connector which I can source from FCP Euro (there's a repair kit for this sensor) and fix this issue.

[cakM3]

For those who have not done their VCG maintenance since owning their ZHP, I highly recommend doing this. My valve cover gaskets were hard as plastic and was leaking oil into the spark plug tubes causing my plugs to become fouled. I cleaned out each spark plug tube and gasket seating surfaces before applying the black RTV where it was needed and sealed everything up again. I took my time so that way I was not forgetting to do anything. Once the new plugs and coils were installed and the engine bay put back together I spent the weekend driving the car

Since this maintenance, my ZHP's motor seems to have more power and is much more responsive. Power delivery is smooth throughout every gear and the car idles around 600 rpm smoothly. This is something I should have done in my first year of ownership for this car but it is now complete. It is nice to see this ZHP coming along considering where it was when I rescued it. :cool

This is how my plugs looked after being pulled out (#6 far left to #1 far right)
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[cakM3]

I also picked up another set of Style 135 wheels, staggered set OEM ZHP, which I will have completely refinished in Hyper-Black to use on my ZHP then sell off the set currently on my ZHP.
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There are no issues with these wheels other than some cosmetics. I'm going to get these wheels cleaned then powder coated for durability before mounting fresh Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 tires on them[emoji41]

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[cakM3]

Turns out I've also got something wonderful planned for my ZHP this year thanks to discovering yet another tasteful mod . . . it will definitely be an upgrade to what I currently have on my car now and is something that I originally wanted to have for my ZHP to begin with.

All I am going to say for now is once I have begun making payments for this amazing upgrade I will post details here in my project thread . . . [emoji41]


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[cakM3]

Another item to take off my list soon will be my Bilstein PSS-10 coilovers and Ground Control camber kit.

I will finally be installing this kit into my ZHP this upcoming Saturday with a help from my Porsche friend. So having a friend who owns a shop with a lift is priceless. I can now get the more difficult tasks knocked out.

Much more progress for my ZHP will be happening soon[emoji41]


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[t.er]

Poorly neglected? That's one of the cleanest valvetrains I've seen at this mileage!

[BADCLOWN]

Poorly neglected? That's one of the cleanest valvetrains I've seen at this mileage!

I’d actually tend to agree. I haven’t seen the guts of many cars, but generally speaking that looks pretty damn good for the mileage so far

[Galapolis]

If that's neglected, what do you call this?:blink

39772

[WOLFN8TR]

These internals look like they are from a engine with less than 50,000 miles.

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These internals look like they are from a engine that has over 100,000 miles.

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Both my ZHP and M3 looked just like this one above and both cars had just over 100,000 miles.

Charlies ZHP might of been neglected but not the oil change intervals, as that valve train looks amazing.

[t.er]

If that's neglected, what do you call this?:blink

39772Ok... It's not thaaaaaat bad. Last time you described it, I was picturing actual gunk buildup in the valleys

[cakM3]

Thanks guys!!!! You all have no idea how much better your comments make me feel about the condition of my motor! I based my comments on the overall condition of my ZHP when I first began tearing into my car and starting her maintenance.... the brake fluid was so dirty that it looked like engine oil and that's where my impression of the care this car has been given came from... I have done a lot of work to this car and seeing your examples make me feel so much better. THANK YOU!

[RUS_ZHP]

Charlie, I agree with other guys. It top end looks very clean for the mileage. I bet you are going to keep it the same way since you are changing the oil frequently.
Looking forward to see for coilovers installed.

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[cakM3]

Charlie, I agree with other guys. It top end looks very clean for the mileage. I bet you are going to keep it the same way since you are changing the oil frequently.
Looking forward to see for coilovers installed.

Yeah, that's the plan. I would like to keep my ZHP motor healthy.

My new Bilstein PSS-10s will be getting installed on my ZHP tomorrow followed by a long distance road trip testing the new coilovers on Tuesday when I drive south to Morristown, NJ for a work trip. Once my work is complete, I will drive further south to Brett's home so I can add another nice item to my ZHP and catch up with a very good friend over the weekend. :cool

[cakM3]

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swapped my Cruise Control on/off switch for a blue one to put on my Alcantara steering wheel which will be getting installed on my ZHP this upcoming weekend[emoji41]

Looks like the 2023 car season is doing well for my ZHP again ;)


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[WOLFN8TR]

Is that Mystic Blue? [emoji848]

[cakM3]

I did a thing to my ZHP today . . .
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A friend of mine gave me a hand installing these today
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It was about time I got these installed. Now that they are in I'm glad I reached out to my friend to use his garage, tools, lift and his help to get this kit installed. [emoji41]

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The kit the previous owner had installed was properly disposed of. I would NEVER RECOMMEND this kit to anyone. They were absolute junk.


EDIT: I was looking thru my project thread and realized I took delivery of these PSS-10's back on 28FEB2021 . . . and this is the day I finally got them installed. This is by far the longest I have delayed installing a mod that I really wanted to have on any car.


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[fredo]

Excellent, you can't go wrong with Bilstein. :thumbsup

[cakM3]

Excellent, you can't go wrong with Bilstein. :thumbsup

No you can't fredo but you can go very wrong when $300 Maxspeedingrod coilovers are installed . . . I'm just fixing a wrong that was installed and the changes were immediately noticed when I drove my ZHP back home from my friend's garage[emoji41]


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[cakM3]

This diffuser panel I had on my first ZHP will be going on my current ZHP next weekend . . . :cool

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So looking forward to this :)

[kakashi169]

good updates here charlie! thanks for sharing!

[cakM3]

good updates here charlie! thanks for sharing!

Thanks Daniel! :)

[cakM3]

I did another thing for my ZHP tonight :cool

It is something my first ZHP had and is now something my current ZHP will also have... I will still blame Botond for this. ;)

I found this part in a discussion at the BMW E46 Performance Package (ZHP) Owner's Club Facebook page and one member there mentioned to me he had something he was taking off his ZHP and selling and I jumped on this since this part is now discontinued. Item has been purchased and will be shipped to me on Friday . . . no regrets buying this item. [emoji16]

Not having a bad start to the 2023 car season so far [emoji41]

When I return from my trip, I'm looking to get the following items[emoji16]

- carbon fiber DINAN engine cover
- new Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 rear tires for my Style 135 wheels
- getting new Michelin Pilot Sport AS4 tires for my BBS CH wheels

Then in June I am getting Quickjack 5000 for my garage[emoji41]

[cakM3]

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I sourced this. I will get this cleaned and tips polished then ensure all brackets are good before swapping out exhausts[emoji41]



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Pic shows the before and after with my Corsa TSE3 exhaust installed.

EDIT: I got this installed on Feb 2024 @ 258,000 miles :cool

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[cakM3]

I'm continuing to put in lots of love into my high mileage ZHP [emoji41]

Part of the fun in rescuing this car is the restoration/rebuild knowing for me it is not about "how much" it would cost as it is how rewarding it is going to be to bring back a neglected ZHP into one that is well optioned/upgraded and is restored.

To me the end result on my ZHP will speak for my efforts put into it[emoji41]


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[cakM3]

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I am taking possession of this rare part to clean and mount back on my ZHP soon[emoji41]

on another note . . . my Corsa TSE3 exhaust shipped via UPS today so it should arrive next week :cool


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[RUS_ZHP]

I happy to see that coilover kit is on your car Charlie. Should be a great ride with great handling. Also, it looks like you making the same mods on this ZHP as you did with Imola. This is cool!

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[cakM3]

I happy to see that coilover kit is on your car Charlie. Should be a great ride with great handling. Also, it looks like you making the same mods on this ZHP as you did with Imola. This is cool!

Sergy, as you have noticed . . . there are some mods I have also gotten for my current ZHP that I had on my Imola ZHP. Very observant :thumbsup
I really loved having them (Corsa TSE3 exhaust, Gruppe M intake, E90 hidden compass/homelink auto dim rear view mirror, my 19 inch BBS CH wheels, rear carbon fiber diffuser panel, and the OEM M3 side mirror retrofit I will be doing soon). Those are the elements I had that I decided I will replicate into my current ZHP as I really enjoyed having them.

There are other mods I have incorporated into my current ZHP build that I feel is an improvement over my original ZHP build in that I have incorporated the OEM M3 Gauge Cluster, G.A.S. CCV Replacement kit, the G.A.S. DISA kit, AVIN 4 head unit w/ BAVSOUND Speaker upgrade, and Bilstein PSS-10 coilovers w/ Ground Control Camber kit. I have more planned for my current ZHP build which will make this one even better than my first one. :)

There is always room for improvement. One thing I will also add to my current ZHP is an improved LSD from what I originally had from my first LSD. Still doing research but it will be an improvement over the other one. ;)

[cakM3]

My Bilstein PSS-10 coilover install is officially completed today with the installation of my OEM sway bar end links.

The SGT Adjustable sway bar end links were too short and was not used.

Also installed a new set of rear Michelin Pilot Sport AS 4 tires on my Style 135 wheels.

Next will be installing Michelin Pilot Sport AS 4 tires and internal TPMS sensors on my BBS CH wheels so I can use them this summer[emoji41]

I recently learned I now have tie rods to replace so I will start sourcing Lemforder tie rods (both inner and outer) as well as new boots and hose clamps to secure the new boots.

I was told my control arms are still in great shape so I can wait till later this season to replace them. Making good progress on my project [emoji4]

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[cakM3]

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The pictures taken of my ZHP cockpit on the left was taken today and the one on the right not too long after I rescued my ZHP in July of 2020. It has been improved little by little in the three years I have owned my ZHP :cool

The difference can and can not be seen between both pictures. What you can see is the gauge cluster is different and interior trim is different. On the right I had recently installed a full set of silver cube interior trim that I had on my last ZHP given to me by Botond. I have since put them away for the day when my interior is fully restored then I will reinstall my silver cube trim as the very last item for my interior refresh.

Since the July 2020 picture, I have retrofitted a lit M5 shift knob, retrofitted Shawn's Alcantara sedan seats w/ lumbar and upper side bolster support, retrofitted TPMS (BMW RPA) and electric rear sun shade, upgraded to LCM w/ sw4.5 and euro rear fog faceplate, installed the E90 hidden compass/homelink recessed grey clown nose auto dim rear view mirror, added the blue cruise control on/off switch on my steering wheel, and retrofitted the AVIN 4 head unit replacing the business CD Radio that came with my ZHP. Some changes are noticeable like my OEM M3 gauge cluster retrofit and others are more subtle like the TPMS/Rear Electric Sun Blind retrofit. All in all I am pleased with the progress and it all adds to the fun of driving this car as my daily. :)

[fredo]

Excellent job, Charrie! I lost track of time, I was thinking 2 years since your rescued the car.

[cakM3]

Excellent job, Charrie! I lost track of time, I was thinking 2 years since your rescued the car.

fredo, sadly time has been going way too fast. I mean last month was my 14th year for my M3 ownership and this month marks my 7th year of ownership for my Porsche. Wow . . . how time flies!

[cakM3]

I ordered my Lemforder tie rods and new boots tonight. Complete tie rod assemblies for both sides will replace the ones that are on there right now...

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32106777504 tie rod assembly right side

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32106777503 tie rod assembly left side

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Vaico tie rod boots

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The Vaico boots come with these cheap clamps pictured above so they will be replaced with better ones pictured below
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I don't want these clamps coming loose over time...

Once these tie rods are replaced I can then get a 4-wheel alignment on my ZHP to complete my coilover maintenance. Funny how surprises creep into the maintenance :) So much the better!

[cakM3]

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This morning I cleaned, polished, sealed and applied ceramic-based wax on my rear carbon fiber diffuser panel. I will be taking off my OEM plastic panel and putting this one on today[emoji41]

Thanks Brett for holding on to this panel after I sold my first ZHP then giving it back to me[emoji41][emoji1417]


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[cakM3]

I just finished mounting my carbon fiber rear diffuser panel this afternoon. Time for me to do something else for my ZHP today . . .

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I can't thank Brett enough for giving this back to me! :)

Also changed the colors of my hood and trunk roundels
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I did this to get my Roundels to match better with the Mystic Blue color of my ZHP[emoji57]

[cakM3]

I finally fixed my Ambient Temperature Sensor Fault by fixing the wiring issue that was with my car since purchasing it. Before I got this car one of the previous owner, whoever it was, did a half assed job splicing wiring rather than soldering it, use heat shrink, then wrap everything using electric tape. What I got was wiring that allowed moisture to set in causing shorts and the sensor to fail.
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The connector shown used crimp connections with unsoldered wires and had some corrosion at the plug sockets so I replaced this altogether. The wires pulled off these crimp connectors very easily and were also corroded so they had to be clipped off with new wiring exposed to make the proper repairs . . .

After I repaired the wiring and installed a new connector
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Botond helped me retest my used and new sensor and the tests were sat so this is now one less issue nagging at me[emoji4] Always nice to have a friend to talk to when working on the car[emoji1417]


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[Will]

Good stuff! Great to see the progress and the car become better than stock.

[cakM3]

Good stuff! Great to see the progress and the car become better than stock.

Thanks Will! Looks like I will be overhauling my Power Steering system as well. My hoses to my power steering cooler need replacement and I might as well replace all hoses associated with this system as well as the reservoir for peace of mind. Car will be ready for its long-distance road trip to Florida then. :)

My Corsa TSE3 exhaust came in today so that is another item I will be installing sometime in June. I won't wait to install this as I had with my Bilstein coilovers. Car should be sounding amazing with this exhaust installed.

So I have the following maintenance/upgrades I want to complete before mid-July:
- Tie rod replacement (completed)
- 4 wheel alignment (completed)
- overhaul the Power Steering system
- install my AutoSolutions SSK
- install my Corsa TSE3 exhaust
- mount new tires (Michelin Pilot Sport AS4) to my BBS CH wheels (completed)

This is a big list :)

[John in VA]

This is a big list :)
Fixed that for you!
This is an expensive list :)

[cakM3]

Fixed that for you!
This is an expensive list :)

It is John. New tie rods and boots have been ordered. They arrive on Wednesday and get installed over the upcoming weekend. I have the AutoSolutions SSK on hand so it is a matter of getting it installed.

Yes it will be but I intend to use OEM or better parts when doing any maintenance for my ZHP. I will have the satisfaction of knowing the work I have put into this car is quality, long lasting work for peace of mind...

Instead of using the OEM reservoir, I will be using this instead on my build
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I'm going for an OEM+ build so I refuse to look at overall cost . . . only focused on getting my ZHP built to the vision I have for it :cool

[John in VA]

This is the first I'm learning of that Turner triple baffled reservoir - would have opted for one when doing all that to the E39 daily driver.
I hear you - I'm a huge believer in the "buy once, cry once" philosophy & get the best possible option. I'm waiting for my Pilot Sports to wear down a bit more so I can have the wheels refinished before mounting new tires.
Always impressed with your progress!

[cakM3]

Thanks John[emoji1420]

Believe me, my wallet has been crying since October when I pulled the stops and began overhauling my cooling system, then went into everything using the "while you're in there . . ." mindset. I have shelled out more than $6k since October if I had to list a number and I realize for a car with over 247k miles I've spent more money on this car than the purchase price where most would not do this.

It is something about everything that makes up the ZHP why I continue working on it, improving this car and fixing all the shoddy work that has been done to her. In the end it is still worth it to me to save such a wonderful car from the scrapheap. [emoji57]


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[cakM3]

My new Lemforder tie rod assemblies and boots have arrived so I will probably be prepping my ZHP to change them out and schedule an alignment shortly aferwards[emoji41]


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[cakM3]

I just found another item to add to my ZHP build thanks to Dave. I sent him a message and he responded with where he sourced this lip spoiler. I will be adding this lip sometime in June and feel it will complete the look I am going for in front for my ZHP. Pretty happy with how events come up and present their opportunities . . . when mounted it will look just like this against my Mystic Blue MTEC II front bumper (pictures below showing a Mystic Blue ZHP) :cool

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I like this look and think it will add to what I am looking to do for my ZHP :)

EDIT: I'm going to order this lip on the 1st of June