Charrie's ZHP project

[330i ZHP]

You didn't come down. I don't think seller even got snow this time

[330i ZHP]

Do they make the cap in black? A color one is too flashy for me

[WOLFN8TR]

Do they make the cap in black? A color one is too flashy for me

Yes they do.

[330i ZHP]

Link plesse

[330i ZHP]

Found it

[cakM3]

You didn't come down. I don't think seller even got snow this time

Emily told me they got 8" of snow. This upcoming weekend is a bust for me due to weather so I will come down the weekend of the 7th/8th weather permitting to get the wheels :thumbsup Frustrating part of long distance driving in winter....

[330i ZHP]

Damn. We did too but I thought the storm stayed east and south of her

[330i ZHP]

I ordered a black one mostly for the lower pressure relief

[cakM3]

Damn. We did too but I thought the storm stayed east and south of her

That's winter for you Stuart! I told Emily no worries....I will still buy her wheels. It's just a matter of when I can get there to get them...


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[johnrando]

Nice Charlie.

[cakM3]

Nice Charlie.

Thanks John! :)

[az3579]

Do they make the cap in black? A color one is too flashy for me

I think you'll love it. Here is mine for reference. The quality of these caps is awesome!

A little dirty from the winter...

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/25/4dc7acf4e05dfb5e68f3665eb62c4a92.jpg


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[Sockethead]

Looks like it's starting to fade to purple...

[cakM3]

Looks like it's starting to fade to purple...

black....purple......same thing I guess ;)

[BADCLOWN]

thats mildly disheartening it looks faded.

ill be picking one up here shortly in black for the ole gal. ALL THINGS BLACK!

[cakM3]

thats mildly disheartening it looks faded.

ill be picking one up here shortly in black for the ole gal. ALL THINGS BLACK!

This GAS radiator cap is awesome...I think you will be very happy with the quality of these caps :thumbsup


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[johnrando]

I like mine. Still black (not faded). Looked for pic, didn't find it.

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[az3579]

thats mildly disheartening it looks faded.

ill be picking one up here shortly in black for the ole gal. ALL THINGS BLACK!

Mine's not faded; it always looked like that. This is in absolute direct sunlight, keep in mind; it was so bright out I had to squint...
It's kind of like how regular black paint doesn't look black in direct sunlight either.

[derbo]

is there a temperature difference when lowering your pressures?

[WOLFN8TR]

is there a temperature difference when lowering your pressures?

I do believe the G.A.S radiator cap just lowers burst pressure to save the cooling components such as the Exp tank.

[330i ZHP]

Thanks a lot Charlie for spending my from my S14 budget. http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/27/013671752bcd6e15c1b70dd119f676f7.jpg

[330i ZHP]

I think if it ever purples I will powder coat it now that I can do it. Here is some of my stuff for the S14thttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/27/1414298f8d9f044359514dc4a64e9660.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/27/27a31b4accfa34a5591a844700f9381d.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/27/91083b0f62c1b8eda3a8d13a4edc4b31.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/27/3b079da0665266822c92372805457c9a.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/27/65ec725d5c4b2dd5f456533ef94e972e.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/27/2dfdb677c385344646708b678d315cbd.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/27/e6d6faf0f3686f78246085447c80ade1.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/27/3bb7c6199c62ad1bfc70ba503d1ba220.jpg

[cakM3]

I think if it ever purples I will powder coat it now that I can do it. Here is some of my stuff for the S14thttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/27/1414298f8d9f044359514dc4a64e9660.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/27/27a31b4accfa34a5591a844700f9381d.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/27/91083b0f62c1b8eda3a8d13a4edc4b31.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/27/3b079da0665266822c92372805457c9a.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/27/65ec725d5c4b2dd5f456533ef94e972e.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/27/2dfdb677c385344646708b678d315cbd.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/27/e6d6faf0f3686f78246085447c80ade1.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/27/3bb7c6199c62ad1bfc70ba503d1ba220.jpg

:drool :drool :drool :drool


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[Johnmadd]

:drool :drool :drool :drool


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+yes

[330i ZHP]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/28/510f5a16f254a9c9c179dae5f1bfadf7.jpg

[WOLFN8TR]

Looks Great! What are those two items behind the OFH and the Power Steering Res?

[cakM3]

Looks Great! What are those two items behind the OFH and the Power Steering Res?

ESS TS2 Supercharger!!!

[WOLFN8TR]

ESS TS2 Supercharger!!!

Ok wow!! How Sweet!

[johnrando]

Plus one. :like

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[cakM3]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/02/848f2ecbf841088801aead95a5c18a64.jpg

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/02/19a46e49a9867cfb885c49d0727cbf01.jpg

I had an unpleasant surprise occur on my ZHP on the way home from work today. Damned New England weather is pissing me off at the moment. Hate leaving this as is but it's too cold and friggin windy to bother with it right now........

No idea what the hell happened....


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[Johnmadd]

Brake pads wear sensor?

[BADCLOWN]

that sucks, sorry to hear/see. I'm right there with you on wanting this shit winter weather to be over with. i LOATHE not being able to keep my car clean. plus being cold blows ass and i feel like everytime i go to fire my car up, its screaming F-YOU as it cranks over.


is that the fog light wiring?

[ELCID86]

See post #4 and following: http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=629604

and #6 here http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=500390&highlight=61318370747

[BADCLOWN]

ahhh, didn't even think about that. good call.

[cakM3]

Yeah it's this: "The other sensor, located on the passenger side is shaped like a small hockey puck, and activates the heated windshield washer nozzles".

Guess I will have to get a new passenger splash panel and sensor....probably a new plug to splice into my wiring as well....Thanks Shawn for posting this information!! :thumbsup

[TheFinanceGuy]

Or delete?


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[cakM3]

Or delete?


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Patrick, I will end up getting a new splash shield (porkchop), and sensor along with a new plug for the sensor and repair what has been damaged.... all part of ownership...

[cakM3]

Soon ladies and gentleman.....soon ;)

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/06/37630f8c4590f9064fef3444e4b5d9cf.jpg

These are staggered 19" BBS CH wheels...

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/06/48fac3b32420b6f57229831b69269afe.jpg

very soon......


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[slater]

definitely some :jawdrop

and a little bit of :drool


ddddang, charlie!

peter

[cakM3]

:) Thanks Peter....Yeah I'm a little excited...

[johnrando]

Beauts!

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[WOLFN8TR]

Bling Bling

:waldo

[brettbimmer]

Safe travels gents! If you weren't on a marathon drive, I would say let's catch up for some food with BS (me) while on your BBS journey. :cheers

[cakM3]

The deal has been done and these wheels are safely tucked into my ZHP. All in all a great day!!

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/07/a2a00518baf92abed068b7534fb8b3dc.jpg


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[330i ZHP]

Wow. They still have my tires on them. She barely used them I guess

[BADCLOWN]

ahhhh so these are off that really clean black ZHP that was for sale for 18kish? loved how those looked on that car. congrats clarke, she's a beaut!

[Imola.ZHP]

Score!

[cakM3]

BP and I had a get together with Bruce, Stuart, and Dan afterwards. It was great hanging out with them for a bit before a 7-8hr drive home


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[Johnmadd]

Nice meat wheels bro!

[cakM3]

Thanks guys!! :thumbsup


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[330i ZHP]

Clarke and Botond. Nice seeing you guys today

[NoVAphotog]

Clarke and Botond. Nice seeing you guys today
+1

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[cakM3]

Yes I enjoyed taking the time to have lunch with you guys and catch up a little. Made the trip down even better!! Appreciate you guys taking the time from your day to meet us!! :thumbsup

I finally got home at 2:00am last night so I will be spending part of the day recovering but it was well worth it to me :) My ZHP averaged 32mpg on the way home....


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[ELCID86]

Yes I enjoyed taking the time to have lunch with you guys and catch up a little. Made the trip down even better!! Appreciate you guys taking the time from your day to meet us!! :thumbsup

I finally got home at 2:00am last night so I will be spending part of the day recovering but it was well worth it to me :) My ZHP averaged 32mpg on the way home....


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Glad you guys had a productive and safe trip. Sorry I couldn't wait around to see you. Great MPGs!


Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk.

[cakM3]

Glad you guys had a productive and safe trip. Sorry I couldn't wait around to see you. Great MPGs!


Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk.

You had your day full Shawn, completely understood. :thumbsup Glad things worked out at your end as well :)

[derbo]

Nice pickup Charlie! Jelly.

[cakM3]

Nice pickup Charlie! Jelly.

Thanks Derek :thumbsup

[TheFinanceGuy]

Awesome meet wheels Charlie!
I can't wait to see them in person.


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[WOLFN8TR]

Very Nice! [emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]

[cakM3]

Current list of mods - March 2015:

- OEM BMW Performance Cross-Drilled Rotors installed @ 114,300 miles
- OEM BMW Performance BBK installed @ 114,300 miles
- OEM BMW Performance CF Strut Bar installed @ 118,700 miles
- OEM BMW Performance Grills
- OEM BMW ///M3 side mirror retrofitted to sedan @ 120,824 miles
- OEM BMW Bluetooth 13th Gen Module
- OEM BMW Factory alarm retrofitted @ 105,960 miles
- OEM BMW "Improved" Homelink/Compass AutoDim (flush clown-nose) Mirror retrofit
- OEM BMW Aux Input
- OEM BMW Sharkfin
- OEM BMW ///M3 arm rest with black Nappa Leather
- OEM BMW Style 135's w/ Michelin Pilot Super Sports (225/255)
- OEM BMW lit ZHP shift knob retrofit - deadlysns mod
- OEM BMW LCM s/w vers 4.0 recoded and installed; one touch-triple blink enabled @ 125,887 miles
- OEM BMW Silver Cube Trim brand new - for a total cost of $725.53 yeah, I'm crazy enough to do this
- OEM BMW Performance SSK installed @ 128,063 miles
- OEM BMW Euro LCM Faceplate swap w/ current installed LCM
- OEM BMW First Aid Kit
- MTec II carbon fiber rear diffuser - seasonal use only
- OEM Style 68s staggered with Blizzacks LM60s - current winter set
- 19" BBS CH "Meet Wheels" set with Toyo T1 Proxes Sport tires mounted (19x8.5 ET35 235/35ZR19 front / 19x9.5 255/30ZR19 ET40 rear)
- DINAN throttle body
- TPMS (RPA) aktiv retrofitted @ 138,888 miles
- BC Racing "BR-series" coilovers
- BC Racing BR Series Coilover Rear Extenders
- Gruppe M carbon fiber CAI
- UUC TSE3 Corsa exhaust
- 3.46 TMS LSD
- UUC SS brake lines @ 114,300 miles
- Shark Injector tune (to be replaced with either a Frank Smith or Maximum PSI Tune)
- Sprint Booster w/ Sport Button mod - I'd say the first one on the East Coast to do this ;)
- Brake Force Display - Stage 3 activated @ 138,888 miles
- Stett Red Silicone intake boots
- G.A.S. BMW 1.2 Bar RED Cooling System Cap
- Coby alcantara wheel rewrap (black alcantara w/ red stitching)
- AL bi-Xenon headlight assemblies with ZKW lenses installed
- Water Pump thread Cap
- Turner Motorsports 10mm Front / 10mm Rear Spacers (winter wheel usage only)
- New FCAB/RTABs
- Pinstripe delete
- Valentine V1 Radar Detector hardwire
- LED rear license plate lights
- Umnitza Orion V4 6000k Angel Eyes w/ remote and Night Commander
- 5000k D2S lighting
- HID fog retrofit w/ 5000k 9006 bulbs
- Eagle Eye LED smoked Tail Lights from JLevi SW
- Clear smoked corners
- White LED sidemarkers
- Clear side markers
- Carbon Fiber Arqray front lip spoiler
- Gominigo tow hook front license plate holder
- Blacked out "glossy"rear badge
- Monochromed roundels (Black/Frozen Grey) and ///M badges
- SIRIUS Satellite Starmate 4 Radio integration
- Navi Firmware s/w vers. 4-1/02
- New DISA @ 116,518 miles
- ///M oil cap
- ///M-deadpedal
- ///M aluminum pedals
- Carbon Fiber engine covers
- MTec II Carbon Fiber rear diffuser (summer use only)


169,578 miles


Future upgrades/mods/maintenance:
- UltraGauge OBDII Gauge (2015 season)
- BMW 135i Performance rear calipers retrofit w/ E46 M3 Performance cross drilled rotors
- CDV Delete at my next oil change
- CSL Bootlid for sedan
- New ZHP control arms/FCABs

[danewilson77]

$$$$$.......

"No flamesuit required"

[derbo]

$$$$$.......

"No flamesuit required"

Seriously Dane.

[cakM3]

..... and I keep on going down this rabbit hole......

Dan (NoVAphotog) got to see my ZHP, although it was very dirty, yesterday. He could post his impressions about my car....;)

[NoVAphotog]

..... and I keep on going down this rabbit hole......

Dan (NoVAphotog) got to see my ZHP, although it was very dirty, yesterday. He could post his impressions about my car....;)

IIRC, I believe my first impression of Charlie's car went something like this:

:jawdrop "DAMN that is LOW. I mean...DAMN!"

That said.

Shortly before going our separate ways, I managed to find myself behind the wheel of Charlie's ZHP. I gathered a few minutes of seat time around a fairly quiet parking lot as the sun was setting, casting a golden hue across the Imola red car I called my own sitting in a spot ahead of us. When I first turned the key, I immediately noticed a sound which...I can only call a growl. This car was alive. As I began my short jaunt around the lot (traveling at minimal speed, due to other cars and the meat in the back), I recall immediately laughing with joy the SECOND I heard the gurgling babble of the exhaust as I let off the throttle. Repeatedly, revving and coasting to have that sound fill my ears. Unfortunately, I must save comments on the LSD and other notables until further drives can allow for the full potential, but I will say even in just driving around a parking lot, I felt like I was in a different car. A ZHP transformed into a perfect blend of luxury, physical, as well as auditory driver feedback.

When I followed you and BP it was especially apparent to me that our cars could not be any more different, forget mileage, when BP revved it up and came by me I thought for a second I saw three stripes and an M followed by a 3 on the backside...the mirrors, the height, the sound...I wanted to keep with you guys for awhile longer! I can't wait to see it with the new wheels and without a layer of salt, but shit...that applies to all of our cars (well...most)!

[cakM3]

Thanks Dan! I'm sure you will enjoy driving my ZHP when we go out for a photo shoot with other Imola owners when I come down again for one of my usual summer business trips in the Manassas area :thumbsup

Dan, remember seeing pics of my current ZHP's ride height

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and actually seeing my car in person didn't quite give you the same appreciation for how it truly is didn't it? Of course seeing my ZHP in this pic shows a ZHP that's completely cleaned up compared to how it actually was from winter driving....but like I told you, your ZHP has so much potential and man it is fresh!!! At least you can see from everyone's example which mods/performance enhancements you will add to yours when the time comes. I'm very interested to see how you will progress on your awesome ZHP :thumbsup

I'm quite sure the UUC Corsa TSE3 exhaust is on top of your list :biggrin

[johnrando]

Good stuff.

[mbeckel]

IIRC, I believe my first impression of Charlie's car went something like this:

:jawdrop "DAMN that is LOW. I mean...DAMN!"

That said.

Shortly before going our separate ways, I managed to find myself behind the wheel of Charlie's ZHP. I gathered a few minutes of seat time around a fairly quiet parking lot as the sun was setting, casting a golden hue across the Imola red car I called my own sitting in a spot ahead of us. When I first turned the key, I immediately noticed a sound which...I can only call a growl. This car was alive. As I began my short jaunt around the lot (traveling at minimal speed, due to other cars and the meat in the back), I recall immediately laughing with joy the SECOND I heard the gurgling babble of the exhaust as I let off the throttle. Repeatedly, revving and coasting to have that sound fill my ears. Unfortunately, I must save comments on the LSD and other notables until further drives can allow for the full potential, but I will say even in just driving around a parking lot, I felt like I was in a different car. A ZHP transformed into a perfect blend of luxury, physical, as well as auditory driver feedback.

When I followed you and BP it was especially apparent to me that our cars could not be any more different, forget mileage, when BP revved it up and came by me I thought for a second I saw three stripes and an M followed by a 3 on the backside...the mirrors, the height, the sound...I wanted to keep with you guys for awhile longer! I can't wait to see it with the new wheels and without a layer of salt, but shit...that applies to all of our cars (well...most)!
Excellent write up. My list has BC coilovers and LSD near the top.

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[kakashi169]

nice charlie! good job. I am so peanut butter jealous of your BBS CHs. I always wanted a set but in 18s!!! I am very excited to see how they look on your car. Maybe I'll hunt for a set too.

[cakM3]

Thanks Dan!! I saw BBS CH wheels mounted on BP's ZHP and was happy for him but immediately realized just what mine needed. To be different, I ended up with these 19" set. I know 18's will ride much better but these 19's should look epic ;)


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[slater]

in for pics. ;)

will they be mounted when we meet up? :)

peter

[cakM3]

in for pics. ;)

will they be mounted when we meet up? :)

peter

It all depends on how the roads are Peter.... also if it is still snowing. I won't subject these wheels to salt... they're that nice....

However with that said... yes, I would love to have these wheels mounted ;)

[slater]

haha. of course! :) looking forward to it regardless.

peter

[az3579]

My ZHP averaged 32mpg on the way home....



We reeeeeeeeally had to work for that overall figure. Some interesting points:

We held over 33mpg all the way until we hit the Jersey Turnpike, which is a road that isn't good for fuel economy.

The highest we hit was 33.5 mpg.

By the time we got to my house, it was down to about 30.x thanks for the fun-as-hell Merritt Parkway. Driving that road in your ZHP was a blast!



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[cakM3]

...and Botond knows my ZHP probably better than anyone else I know :thumbsup

[Sockethead]

Well there's proof that the 3:46:1 doesn't affect fuel economy...as well as the rest of your mods

[cakM3]

Well there's proof that the 3:46:1 doesn't affect fuel economy...as well as the rest of your mods

:thumbsup


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[az3579]

Well there's proof that the 3:46:1 doesn't affect fuel economy...as well as the rest of your mods

Dude, I had to work hard for those numbers! It's definitely more effortless with the 3.07...


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[brettbimmer]

We reeeeeeeeally had to work for that overall figure. Some interesting points:

We held over 33mpg all the way until we hit the Jersey Turnpike, which is a road that isn't good for fuel economy.

The highest we hit was 33.5 mpg.

By the time we got to my house, it was down to about 30.x thanks for the fun-as-hell Merritt Parkway. Driving that road in your ZHP was a blast!



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Oooooh the ZHP is so choice on the Merritt Parkway!!! (Yes, provided that there aren't lots of traffic jams and grandma conventions going on).

[az3579]

Oooooh the ZHP is so choice on the Merritt Parkway!!! (Yes, provided that there aren't lots of traffic jams and grandma conventions going on).

It was late at night so it was an absolute blast. The person I was following was actually maintaining our "speed of choice" throughout the twisty bits!


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[brettbimmer]

It was late at night so it was an absolute blast. The person I was following was actually maintaining our "speed of choice" throughout the twisty bits!


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Haha, a perfect double-nickle! [emoji16] We wouldn't want to see you catching pn fire at 88MPH...

[Sockethead]

Dude, I had to work hard for those numbers! It's definitely more effortless with the 3.07...


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Still impressive none the less....

[az3579]

Haha, a perfect double-nickle! [emoji16] We wouldn't want to see you catching pn fire at 88MPH...

I can tell you, Charlie's ZHP is not a time traveling machine... that 88mph shit don't work. :biggrin

[Sockethead]

:rofl Marty....?

[cakM3]

The flux capacitor was not installed.....sorry :)


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[brettbimmer]

I can tell you, Charlie's ZHP is not a time traveling machine... that 88mph shit don't work. :biggrin


:rofl Marty....?


The flux capacitor was not installed.....sorry :)


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:rofl:rofl:rofl

I think I know the problem...the flux capacitor weighed too much so Charlie replaced it with carbon fiber. :innocent

[Sockethead]

I wonder how a stainless steel e46 would look.... :scratchinghead

[az3579]

:rofl:rofl:rofl

I think I know the problem...the flux capacitor weighed too much so Charlie replaced it with carbon fiber. :innocent

I KNEW all that carbon fiber would eventually be a problem!!


I wonder how a stainless steel e46 would look.... :scratchinghead

I think Frozen Grey is as close as it gets...
(I can't for the life of me figure out why the hell the forum keeps double posting my pic, once as a pic and a second time as an attachment... [sigh])

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=18526&stc=1

[cakM3]

Current list of mods - March 2015:

- OEM BMW Performance Cross-Drilled Rotors installed @ 114,300 miles
- OEM BMW Performance BBK installed @ 114,300 miles
- OEM BMW Performance CF Strut Bar installed @ 118,700 miles
- OEM BMW Performance Grills
- OEM BMW ///M3 side mirror retrofitted to sedan @ 120,824 miles
- OEM BMW Bluetooth 13th Gen Module
- OEM BMW Factory alarm retrofitted @ 105,960 miles
- OEM BMW "Improved" Homelink/Compass AutoDim (flush clown-nose) Mirror retrofit
- OEM BMW Aux Input
- OEM BMW Sharkfin
- OEM BMW ///M3 arm rest with black Nappa Leather
- OEM BMW Style 135's w/ Michelin Pilot Super Sports (225/255)
- OEM BMW lit ZHP shift knob retrofit - deadlysns mod
- OEM BMW LCM s/w vers 4.0 recoded and installed; one touch-triple blink enabled @ 125,887 miles
- OEM BMW Silver Cube Trim brand new - for a total cost of $725.53 yeah, I'm crazy enough to do this
- OEM BMW Performance SSK installed @ 128,063 miles
- OEM BMW Euro LCM Faceplate swap w/ current installed LCM
- OEM BMW First Aid Kit
- MTec II carbon fiber rear diffuser - seasonal use only
- OEM Style 68s staggered with Blizzacks LM60s - current winter set
- 19" BBS CH "Meet Wheels" set with Toyo T1 Proxes Sport tires mounted (19x8.5 ET35 235/35ZR19 front / 19x9.5 255/30ZR19 ET40 rear)
- DINAN throttle body
- TPMS (RPA) aktiv retrofitted @ 138,888 miles
- BC Racing "BR-series" coilovers
- BC Racing BR Series Coilover Rear Extenders
- Gruppe M carbon fiber CAI
- UUC TSE3 Corsa exhaust
- 3.46 TMS LSD
- UUC SS brake lines @ 114,300 miles
- Shark Injector tune (to be replaced with either a Frank Smith or Maximum PSI Tune)
- Sprint Booster w/ Sport Button mod - I'd say the first one on the East Coast to do this ;)
- Brake Force Display - Stage 3 activated @ 138,888 miles
- Stett Red Silicone intake boots
- G.A.S. BMW 1.2 Bar RED Cooling System Cap
- Coby alcantara wheel rewrap (black alcantara w/ red stitching)
- AL bi-Xenon headlight assemblies with ZKW lenses installed
- Water Pump thread Cap
- Turner Motorsports 10mm Front / 10mm Rear Spacers (winter wheel usage only)
- New FCAB/RTABs
- Pinstripe delete
- Valentine V1 Radar Detector hardwire
- LED rear license plate lights
- Umnitza Orion V4 6000k Angel Eyes w/ remote and Night Commander
- 5000k D2S lighting
- HID fog retrofit w/ 5000k 9006 bulbs
- Eagle Eye LED smoked Tail Lights from JLevi SW
- Clear smoked corners
- White LED sidemarkers
- Clear side markers
- Carbon Fiber Arqray front lip spoiler
- Gominigo tow hook front license plate holder
- Blacked out "glossy"rear badge
- Monochromed roundels (Black/Frozen Grey) and ///M badges
- SIRIUS Satellite Starmate 4 Radio integration
- Navi Firmware s/w vers. 4-1/02
- New DISA @ 116,518 miles
- ///M oil cap
- ///M-deadpedal
- ///M aluminum pedals
- Carbon Fiber engine covers
- MTec II Carbon Fiber rear diffuser (summer use only)


169,578 miles


Future upgrades/mods/maintenance:
- Swap out my worn alternator for a brand new one (this weekend)
- UltraGauge OBDII Gauge (2015 season)
- BMW 135i Performance rear calipers retrofit w/ E46 M3 Performance cross drilled rotors (2015 season)
- CDV Delete at my next oil change (2015 season)
- CSL Bootlid for sedan (2015 season)
- Frank Smith or Maximum PSI tune (2015 season)
- New ZHP control arms/FCABs

[WOLFN8TR]

Wow 169K miles and she looks new!!! Nice!!!

[cakM3]

Wow 169K miles and she looks new!!! Nice!!!

I plan to keep her looking that way Gary :thumbsup

[UdubBadger]

Chuck ignore my PM I forgot you already had a BBK

Edit: Oops this isn't the M

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[cakM3]

Chuck ignore my PM I forgot you already had a BBK

Edit: Oops this isn't the M

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No worries Seth! :thumbsup

[cakM3]

This weekend I will be replacing my alternator with a refurbished/rebuilt one.... hopefully the alternator whine I have been dealing with ever since purchasing this car will go away for good.... I also discovered a very disturbing rattle in my rear suspension that I will be tracking down this weekend... not sure what the hell it is but every time I hit a bump something in the rear rattles as if there's something that came loose. This has gotten worse over the course of this damned winter... my ZHP is not liking being in New England.... I know it's telling me this....

[BADCLOWN]

sounds like its time to move!


for your car's sake man! think about the CARS!

[johnrando]

bummer, hope you find and fix soon.

[ELCID86]

sounds like its time to move!


for your car's sake man! think about the CARS!

+1. Head south!

And check your RSMs.


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[johnrando]

Ah hem, that would be "West". :)

[slater]

Ah hem, that would be "West". :)

charlie's not the only one thinking about it... :)

[cakM3]

I would love to move West!!!

[WOLFN8TR]

IDK Charlie it's gonna Chilly today, 83!!! [emoji16]

[cakM3]

IDK Charlie it's gonna Chilly today, 83!!! [emoji16]

You're killing me Gary :rofl :)

[cakM3]

Replaced my alternator with a new one from FCP Euro today :)

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/04/04/b4fceeb2b711bd224a7743cdc71d32f4.jpg
This is the old alternator

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/04/04/4d0f56d9729679fc431d9393fda1a67e.jpg
The new one looks so shiny!! It was easier to reinstall as well :) alternator whine is gone now...

Then I went to investigate the source of my rear failed RSM-like rattle and discovered a blown seal on my driver's rear shock and massively corroded spring... :/

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/04/04/217fad53faf5e9d41b6d856406d9befb.jpg

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/04/04/fc452d407c15cfca89c809045e790c78.jpg

I sent BC Racing an email with pics so will be waiting to see what they will do. I did price Bilstein PSS9's for $1,171 at FCP Euro so if I end up having to order a new set of coilovers, I will be ordering these to replace my BC Racing coilovers...


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[cakM3]

The RSMs actually looked good...
Driver's side...you can see the oil from the shock
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/04/04/45a95ab2c321c923f372537865d8a654.jpg

Passenger's side
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/04/04/61238d10a25e39603daa1c6187ef6cb2.jpg


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[slater]

ack, charlie! i hate rust!! (and blown shocks!!)

hope you get it sorted out easily with BC!

peter

[cakM3]

ack, charlie! i hate rust!! (and blown shocks!!)

hope you get it sorted out easily with BC!

peter

Thanks Peter, if not you already know my next course of action. Either way this will be fixed in two weeks.

This is the absolute worst winter I have seen since moving to Rhode Island in 2005.


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[johnrando]

Hope they step up. If not, good to know you have it covered.

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[cakM3]

Hope they step up. If not, good to know you have it covered.

Sent from mobile

Thanks John, yeah... I hope BC Racing can do something but we'll see. If not I have another plan...funny how I fix one issue only to discover another...

This is the reason why I will be ordering parts from FCP Euro from this point forward....

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8689/16846831290_b2505f1bd4_c.jpg

[Vas]

Replace that blown shock and upgrade the factory bc springs to some swift springs.

[cakM3]

Replace that blown shock and upgrade the factory bc springs to some swift springs.

Vas, I think this would be the right thing to do :thumbsup

[danewilson77]

Replaced my alternator with a new one from FCP Euro today :)

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/04/04/b4fceeb2b711bd224a7743cdc71d32f4.jpg
This is the old alternator

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/04/04/4d0f56d9729679fc431d9393fda1a67e.jpg
The new one looks so shiny!! It was easier to reinstall as well :) alternator whine is gone now...

Then I went to investigate the source of my rear failed RSM-like rattle and discovered a blown seal on my driver's rear shock and massively corroded spring... :/

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/04/04/217fad53faf5e9d41b6d856406d9befb.jpg

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/04/04/fc452d407c15cfca89c809045e790c78.jpg

I sent BC Racing an email with pics so will be waiting to see what they will do. I did price Bilstein PSS9's for $1,171 at FCP Euro so if I end up having to order a new set of coilovers, I will be ordering these to replace my BC Racing coilovers...


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Mileage on the BC's? Not digging that at all. I've had my V1's for 2.5 years. Still nice and yellow.

"No flamesuit required"

[cakM3]

Mileage on the BC's? Not digging that at all. I've had my V1's for 2.5 years. Still nice and yellow.

"No flamesuit required"

I only have 33k on these coilovers. Yeah, I'm not digging the corrosion on my springs either...this is only on the driver's side rear spring...

[danewilson77]

10-4

"No flamesuit required"

[cakM3]

10-4

"No flamesuit required"

on my M3 I have BC Racing BR-series coilovers mounted and have just over 60k on them. So far no issues either. Not sure why my driver's side rear shock failed and spring got so corroded....sent BC Racing pics and email. Just waiting for their response.

[BADCLOWN]

So FCP Euro Stick to that warranty?

How long have you had your BCs on for? Edit: saw 33k miles

[cakM3]

So FCP Euro Stick to that warranty?

How long have you had your BCs on for? Edit: saw 33k miles

I purchased my BC Racing coilovers directly from BC Racing Superstore. Going that route you only get the 1yr factory warranty, that's it. If I went with FCP Euro for my second set, I would have their lifetime warranty on these coilovers. If I end up buying a new set of coilovers, I will be going with FCP Euro and get their lifetime warranty.

[Sockethead]

For reference, a few weeks ago, we sent in one of Kpro's rear KW V2s for a rebuild due to leakage. Shock body is made of stainless so no worries about corrosion, Springs look ok... about 40k on them. Quoted 8 weeks turnaround. Yikes! Looks like we'll be putting the stock shocks back in it for now...
My old Koni Yellows on the rear both had major corrosion on the shafts under the bump stops.... I don't think any manufacturer's hi performance shocks are immune to problems.

[Vas]

2 months for a rebuild ? Wtc. Might as well just buy a spare shock at that point

[WOLFN8TR]

Wow 8 weeks!!! [emoji15]

[rguti153]

Damn bc !!!!!

[Sockethead]

Wow 8 weeks!!! [emoji15]

That's what we said

[330i ZHP]

they have to mine the new ore and crude, process, and manufacture everything using only elfin labor...this takes time folks

[cakM3]

at this point all I can say is FCP Euro....

[330i ZHP]

Btw. Why haven't you cashed my check for the payment on the m3

[330i ZHP]

I gave you your asking price

[az3579]

I gave you your asking price

You didn't read the fine print. All monies given to Charlie will become his sole property with no obligation to provide anything in return. :biggrin

[cakM3]

I gave you your asking price

yeah...... you..... didn't.......but that's okay

[330i ZHP]

Damn. Then I at least expect to
See the roof installed

[slater]

Wow 8 weeks!!! [emoji15]

yep - not surprised. i had some new bilsteins revalved about 5 years ago, directly at bilstein in california, took 6 weeks. including shipping.



they have to mine the new ore and crude, process, and manufacture everything using only elfin labor...this takes time folks


Btw. Why haven't you cashed my check for the payment on the m3


I gave you your asking price

LOL, stuart! cracked me up. :)

peter

[cakM3]

Yeah, Stuart's busting on me about my April Fool's joke ;) it's all good :biggrin

[Vas]

This whole waiting time on warranty repairs just sucks. That is why I am going to go with Fortune Auto coilovers. Repair facility is on the east coast in Richmond VA. Excellent warranty on the coilovers, shocks are dyno tested and price is just right.

[cakM3]

This whole waiting time on warranty repairs just sucks. That is why I am going to go with Fortune Auto coilovers. Repair facility is on the east coast in Richmond VA. Excellent warranty on the coilovers, shocks are dyno tested and price is just right.

Haven't gotten a response from BC Racing yet.... I do know that the next set of coilovers will be purchased from FCP Euro since they do offer lifetime support on any product they sell. :thumbsup Right now all I need to do is replace the driver's side shock and spring.... having a new set, I will just replace the rear shocks and springs (both driver's and passenger's side) so the set will be fresh. I will then have a good passenger's side shock and spring for "spares" in case I run into any issues in the future and can send the broken set back to FCP Euro for a new one... This way there's no waiting :)

[330i ZHP]

Fortune at least acknowledges their products are manufactured in China. BC tries to deny.

[cakM3]

BC made in Taiwan


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[slater]

Haven't gotten a response from BC Racing yet.... I do know that the next set of coilovers will be purchased from FCP Euro since they do offer lifetime support on any product they sell. :thumbsup Right now all I need to do is replace the driver's side shock and spring.... having a new set, I will just replace the rear shocks and springs (both driver's and passenger's side) so the set will be fresh. I will then have a good passenger's side shock and spring for "spares" in case I run into any issues in the future and can send the broken set back to FCP Euro for a new one... This way there's no waiting :)

charlie, i am curious how FCP deals with this type of issue - do they just send you a new set if you have a bad rear shock? or just a rear shock?

peter

[cakM3]

charlie, i am curious how FCP deals with this type of issue - do they just send you a new set if you have a bad rear shock? or just a rear shock?

peter

Not sure but will find out when I put my order in with them. I will ask about their lifetime warranty and then post here :thumbsup

Today the ZHP got new shoes so I tried them out tonight. Absolutely love them!!
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/04/06/847e3abdef888feaf01ac8bdeda487e4.jpg


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[Johnmadd]

Sharp!

[derbo]

OH MY.

[cakM3]

:biggrin


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[slater]

Not sure but will find out when I put my order in with them. I will ask about their lifetime warranty and then post here :thumbsup

Today the ZHP got new shoes so I tried them out tonight. Absolutely love them!!
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/04/06/847e3abdef888feaf01ac8bdeda487e4.jpg


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wow wow WOW charlie!! looks great!

peter

[Ssparrow]

Looks great! A bummer to hear about the BCs...

[cakM3]

wow wow WOW charlie!! looks great!

peter

Thanks Peter! :)


Looks great! A bummer to hear about the BCs...

Very easy fix Sparrow.... I'm on top of things... :)

[Pip]

I miss the roar of the TSE3. YouTube will help me through this difficult time.

[UdubBadger]

I miss the roar of the TSE3. YouTube will help me through this difficult time.

Buy 2 and run um on the M lol


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[Pip]

Buy 2 and run um on the M lol


GoingHAM mobile

That'd be something else. Probably sound like poop

[UdubBadger]

That'd be something else. Probably sound like poop

Yeah tbh it even sounded like poop with headers let alone an S54


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[cakM3]

I would love to have TS2+ in my ZHP someday.......


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[johnrando]

Beauties!

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[WOLFN8TR]

Looks Perfect Charlie!

[kakashi169]

I am peanut butter jealous of those new shoes.

[cakM3]

Beauties!

Sent from mobile


Looks Perfect Charlie!


I am peanut butter jealous of those new shoes.

Thanks guys :)

@ Daniel, your BMW Performance shoes don't look half bad either :thumbsup

[Taliben]

What are the specs on those?

[cakM3]

What are the specs on those?

19x8.5 ET35 front

19x9.5 ET40 rear


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[derbo]

No rubbing? What tire size you running?

[cakM3]

No rubbing? What tire size you running?

No rubbing Derek :) Why do you ask?

235/35 19 front
255/30 19 rear

I'm running Toyo T1 Sport tires on my BBS CH wheels. Love these tires! :thumbsup

[Vas]

19x8.5 ET35 front

19x9.5 ET40 rear


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Do they make these wheels in this size still?

[cakM3]

Do they make these wheels in this size still?

19x8.5 ET35 are CH004 $550 ea

19x9.5 ET40 are CH005 $560 ea

Yes Vas BBS still makes these wheels :thumbsup


Here's the link :) http://www.bbs-usa.com/road-wheels-detail.cfm?CLID=5&WF=8 (http://www.bbs-usa.com/road-wheels-detail.cfm?CLID=5&WF=8)

[UdubBadger]

Yeah discontinued CK not CH


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[Jconlin16]

[emoji15] Just read about the BC's failure... This makes me not want to install them in my car. Especially because you haven't received a reply from them yet...

[cakM3]

[emoji15] Just read about the BC's failure... This makes me not want to install them in my car. Especially because you haven't received a reply from them yet...

I got a response from Taylor of BC Racing. He informed me that they could not do anything for me since my coilovers were outside their warranty period (1 yr). This is why I stated that I would be buying from FCP Euro. The coilover kit is a good kit. I have this on my M3 over 4 years now (Feb2011). I put roughly 60k miles on the set I have installed on my M3 w/o any issues. Coilovers are still good and I still have a firm ride. Unfortunately the coilover kit that's installed in my ZHP was not perfect. Sometimes this happens.

To prevent something like this from happening in the future I think just buying the same kit from FCP Euro seems a smart move due to their lifetime warranty. I like the BC Racing coilovers and for the money you do get a lot. :thumbsup I just think I had a factory defect regarding my kit.... as they say.... shit happens...

[Taliben]

That's the way she goes

[cakM3]

That's the way she goes

It happens....just fix the issues and move on :thumbsup

[Jconlin16]

I got a response from Taylor of BC Racing. He informed me that they could not do anything for me since my coilovers were outside their warranty period (1 yr). This is why I stated that I would be buying from FCP Euro. The coilover kit is a good kit. I have this on my M3 going on 4 years now. I put roughly 60k miles on the set I have installed on my M3 w/o any issues. Coilovers are still good and I still have a firm ride. Unfortunately the coilover kit that's installed in my ZHP was not perfect. Sometimes this happens.

To prevent something like this from happening in the future I think just buying the same kit from FCP Euro seems a smart move due to their lifetime warranty. I like the BC Racing coilovers and for the money you do get a lot. :thumbsup I just think I had a factory defect regarding my kit.... as they say.... shit happens...

Ahh I see, it's just definitely an eye opener! Being from Minnesota, I experience some pretty bad winters as well, so the corrosion on the springs is also unfortunate to see.

Shit happens, agreed.

[cakM3]

Ahh I see, it's just definitely an eye opener! Being from Minnesota, I experience some pretty bad winters as well, so the corrosion on the springs is also unfortunate to see.

Shit happens, agreed.

Funny thing about the corrosion on the driver's rear spring....this is the only place I am having issues for some reason. When I purchased my M3, the driver's rear spring was broken. I found out cars in New England tend to experience failures of the driver's rear spring. I don't remember exactly why now but this has stuck in my head all this time... When I looked at the rear passenger's spring, it was not corroded and in excellent shape. :dunno

I think the best thing that can be done is to wash the car weekly but when it's so damned cold, I have better things to do than freeze my ass off. I do have access to a heated stall at the Navy base where I work at but that stall ended up getting huge ice blocks at the entrance so I would drag the bottom over that block of ice.... you would think people who work at the auto hobby shop would take care of this....not a chance so I pretty much did not wash my ZHP over the winter which most likely added to the corrosion pictured...

I will be doing a much better job especially since I will be spending the summer months working my ass off on my ZHP to bring it back up to my specs again....boy did it take a serious beating over this past winter :facepalm

[Jconlin16]

Interesting... That's crazy.

Definitely hear ya about the brutally cold days of winter... I didn't have any interest washing my ZHP during those days! After installing the coilovers, I'll have more motivation to keep it clean though.

Winter always takes a toll on the cars around here :(

[cakM3]

I will be upgrading to Swift springs for my coilovers and replacing the rear shocks. The spring rates I have selected are 10k/12k so these should give me a firmer ride and put up with the many imperfections of street driving while allowing me to maintain my low ride height....Looking forward to upgrading my suspension :)

[az3579]

Going to a stiffer suspension in the Northeast isn't what I would call the best solution. lol
But at least it will be a better quality setup.

[derbo]

Going to a stiffer suspension in the Northeast isn't what I would call the best solution. lol
But at least it will be a better quality setup.

my 8k/10k setup is pretty rough on the SF streets already. LOL :)

[cakM3]

Going to a stiffer suspension in the Northeast isn't what I would call the best solution. lol
But at least it will be a better quality setup.

You'll see....I like my girls rough ;)


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[cakM3]

In a few weeks I think I may end up swapping out steering wheels...... ZHP will have this again.....

19050

19048

19049

[danewilson77]

What does it have now?

"No flamesuit required"

[cakM3]

What does it have now?

"No flamesuit required"

19053

Dane, I have the same type of perforated leather steering wheel (pictured above) in the ZHP as well. Got the second steering wheel from Bruce last summer.

[anandoc]

Curious about the ///M pedals you have in there...are those OEM or ebay ones? I could not find OE ones with the ///M logo.

[cakM3]

Curious about the ///M pedals you have in there...are those OEM or ebay ones? I could not find OE ones with the ///M logo.

They're ebay ones. I like them...they look good :thumbsup


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[jjbsilvia]

Looks great! When are you doing the next coffee and cars cruise in RI? I'd love to see it in person!

[BADCLOWN]

6061/aluminum/other type of material for the pedals?

your rewrapped wheel looks MUCH better.

[cakM3]

6061/aluminum/other type of material for the pedals?

yes, it's aluminum with rubber inserts. Haven't had any issues with them after 4 years usage :thumbsup


your rewrapped wheel looks MUCH better.

Thanks!!


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[anandoc]

yes, it's aluminum with rubber inserts. Haven't had any issues with them after 4 years usage :thumbsup




Cool! Wasn't sure whether the ///M lettering would fade/discolor due to usage. Seems like they are reliable.

[slater]

I will be upgrading to Swift springs for my coilovers and replacing the rear shocks. The spring rates I have selected are 10k/12k so these should give me a firmer ride and put up with the many imperfections of street driving while allowing me to maintain my low ride height....Looking forward to upgrading my suspension :)

charlie, great that you are upgrading these! are you getting the shocks directly from BC?

peter

[cakM3]

charlie, great that you are upgrading these! are you getting the shocks directly from BC?

peter

Yes Peter


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[cakM3]

Today ended up being a ZHP day at Charrie's garage. I managed to get her a much needed wash, cleaned and detailed her neglected rear...yes, the carbon fiber rear diffuser is showing in it's glory thanks Rando!!!)
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/12/e427688c1c16aabad1e7a560bcf29412.jpg

Cleaned and polished my new BBS wheels
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/12/4a1e737d602a1b468d67fb49ba8b2354.jpg

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/12/32721172da26e1937fde7568d77067c4.jpg

Removed the beaten and torn Arqray lip to have a cleaner front
Before
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/12/7aafeea4115aaff3a333afbd8d856da9.jpg

After
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8825/17101961816_846c13f8fd_b.jpg

Then swapped out steering wheels and got my black Alcantara steering wheel mounted :)
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/12/554dd59123264b3ce8a5e8047538d290.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/12/af60c72dcae6befb031f7ad6f32edc70.jpg


There's still much more detailing the old girl needs before I'll be happy. Damn this past winter put a serious beating on her...looks like I will be putting more attention her way this year...

Oh, almost forgot... I also detailed my engine bay and removed my hood liner
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/12/4f71d20cb6e1b2de7c5f1161ecfa5dc2.jpg

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/12/5a78117d7d1d0fa33f4103136bfd3bcf.jpg

Lots of much needed progress was made today :thumbsup

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[FL116]

Looks awesome Charlie

[cakM3]

Looks awesome Charlie

Thanks Bryant!

[330i ZHP]

It looks great

[cakM3]

It looks great


Thanks Stuart! :)

[danewilson77]

How did the lip end up looking like that?!

"No flamesuit required"

[cakM3]

How did the lip end up looking like that?!

"No flamesuit required"

Car being low and hitting unavoidable ice blocks on the roads. Trucks would hit a bump and then a huge chunk of ice would fall....ZHP would then hit chunks and Arqray lip end up taking most of the beating..... it sucks but then this is what I have to deal with if I want to stay as low as I am.... This past winter is probably the worst winter I have seen since moving back to New England in 2005.

As much as I love the Arqray lip I don't think I will go back to this again.... I may try something else...

[BADCLOWN]

What engine covers are those?

[cakM3]

What engine covers are those?

Not sure, got them from Ben a while back.... I know Racing Dynamic sells these covers as well but they put their name on them...

[johnrando]

:like

[cakM3]

:like

Thanks John! I have settled on the next lip but this won't happen until after the reunion meet due to the amount of maintenance that I need to address on both cars.... talk about timing....

we all do what we can for our babies... ;)

Anyway here it is....

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8721/16933553277_5a33984d10_o.jpg

This is the lip spoiler I will be installing instead of getting another Arqray lip.... a Hamann Style front lip spoiler for MTec II bumper :thumbsup

[kakashi169]

Nice! Can't wait to see how it will look like on your car.

[cakM3]

Nice! Can't wait to see how it will look like on your car.

Daniel I'm probably getting this sometime in July/August since I want to get the Performance rear calipers in June/July and get my "Performance BBKs" completed. I think you'll agree I should do this first ;)

I think once I get this and my CSL bootlid installed, the Hamann style lip will add a very nice touch to the overall look of my ZHP :thumbsup




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[330i ZHP]

I always wanted to do csl boot lid. But my assistant fashionistas vetoed it as played out. I should have just done it. Looking forward to yours chappy

[cakM3]

I always wanted to do csl boot lid. But my assistant fashionistas vetoed it as played out. I should have just done it. Looking forward to yours chappy

Thanks Stuart! I'm looking forward to it as well. As soon as my State tax returns come in the bootlid is going in for paint. :thumbsup


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[330i ZHP]

Fiberglass? Cf? Or all
Metal?

[330i ZHP]

Complete trunk, right? Not just add-on

[slater]

charlie, i am pumped to see the CSL trunk on your sedan. especially since it's imolarot. :)

peter

[cakM3]

Fiberglass? Cf? Or all
Metal?

2x2 carbon fiber


Complete trunk, right? Not just add-on

Yes Stuart, this is the complete trunk. Here's the link to the same one I have sitting in my spare "BMW Parts" room...

http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/seibon-carbon-fiber-cslstyle-trunk-lid-bmw-e46-2dr-9904-p-29502.html (http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/seibon-carbon-fiber-cslstyle-trunk-lid-bmw-e46-2dr-9904-p-29502.html)

Only difference is that my bootlid has the VIS label and s/n riveted to the inside part of the bootlid. It doesn't have that CSL line on the back like you see with the OEM CSL bootlid. The back of this bootlid is completely smooth and utilizes the trunk handle. In this case I went with this style since the CSL bootlid was never made for sedans from the factory. I wanted this example to be completely different from the OEM CSL bootlid I have installed on my ///M but yet be similar. I think this bootlid fits what I'm looking for. Also, pricing for my bootlid was killer thanks to Tony :thumbsup


charlie, i am pumped to see the CSL trunk on your sedan. especially since it's imolarot. :)

peter

Thanks Peter! Yeah, I'm pumped to see this mounted on my ZHP as well.... I see this bootlid in my house every day.... if I can only catch up with everything then I can do this. This morning I settled with Giya, ordered a new front set of Toyo Proxies T1 Sport tires for my ZHP, and paid off bills... I still have to source new rear shocks for my ZHP to sort out the suspension... seems, it never stops.... I will somehow figure how to fit painting my CSL bootlid in so I can have it mounted.... I would love to do this before the reunion meet but right now with other priorities, this also might slip over to the right...so much to do....

[NoVAphotog]

For what it's worth, I won't put a CSL trunk on my 330i ZHP...

I happen to love the lines on my sedan just the way it is...



Yeah, I'm pumped to see this mounted on my ZHP as well...

How times change... :p

But no, seriously, can't wait to see it go from the "parts room" to the car, Charlie!

[cakM3]

How times change... :p

But no, seriously, can't wait to see it go from the "parts room" to the car, Charlie!

They do Dan... :biggrin I still love the original lines of the E46 sedan but since seeing the CSL bootlid mounted on Lucy, I have changed my point of view. Since acquiring the CSL bootlid, thanks to Tony, doing this has become closer to reality so to speak. Yes my ZHP is already different from most but the difference is mostly under the hood so to speak. Adding a CSL bootlid will add to other external mods I have incorporated to my unique sedan and will tie both of my cars together :thumbsup

[BCS_ZHP]

Come on, admit it, CF is like sex to you, and you can never have too much...

[cakM3]

Come on, admit it, CF is like sex to you, and you can never have too much...

You're absolutely right Bruce :) there will be a hint of exposed carbon fiber on this bootlid ;)


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[TWong1200]

My goodness, Charlie! Your car is beautiful! Certainly one of my favorites so far. Great work!

[cakM3]

My goodness, Charlie! Your car is beautiful! Certainly one of my favorites so far. Great work!

Thanks Tony!! At least you know you helped contribute parts that are used on my trusty daily driver! ;) :thumbsup


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[330i ZHP]

Bruce, at his age...there is a medical limitation on how much sexual excitement he can have

[cakM3]

Bruce, at his age...there is a medical limitation on how much sexual excitement he can have

common now.....did you really have to go there Stuart? :rofl

[johnrando]

:rofl

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[WOLFN8TR]

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[330i ZHP]

Lol

[Johnmadd]

Lol

OMG hahahahabababababa! !

[cakM3]

My ZHP is currently in OOC status and has been taken off of daily driving duties for now. The ///M has been prepped today to resume daily driving duties until repairs have been made to my poor ZHP.


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[Johnmadd]

What wrong with her?

[cakM3]

What wrong with her?

I need to replace my front tires. The Toyo T1 Sport tires that are currently mounted on my BBS wheels are worn down to the cords. I also need to replace my failed rear driver's shock so I ordered two new rear shocks I can install. Next month I will order my Swift Spring upgrade and install a new windshield to finish prepping my ZHP for the road trip to the reunion meet.


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Edit: It turns out I need to replace both the rear driver's and passenger's side shocks as they both have blown seals....

[Johnmadd]

Got it, glad it's mainly just maintenance and nothing too bad.

[kakashi169]

Best of luck with the ZHP Charlie.

[cakM3]

Best of luck with the ZHP Charlie.

Thanks Daniel.... my new front tires shipped out yesterday. Got the tracking number, they are shipping from California. Still waiting on status of my replacement shocks from BC Racing...got a tracking number but USPS does not recognize it yet....:scratchinghead

Edit: Replacement tires are sitting in my garage.... just waiting to get the ZHP repaired then I can drive it to get the front tires replaced ;)

[cakM3]

My replacement shocks arrived from BC Racing this afternoon courtesy of UPS delivery so that means I will have my ZHP back in operation by Saturday afternoon :) It will be nice to have my ZHP back on the road again :roundel New front tires are also enroute so hopefully they will arrive by the weekend as well ;)

Edit: replacement shocks have not been replaced due to being a larger diameter shock (52mm). I will now have to wait on additional parts to be shipped from Taiwan (BC Racing) before I can effect repairs to my ZHP. :( Right now waiting is the hard part...

[FL116]

Awesome!

[cakM3]

Thanks Bryant! I'm excited to be getting my ZHP back on the road again soon :)

[cakM3]

I was browsing over at the e46Fanatics Showroom section tonight when I came upon this thread: "|*****|OFFICIAL Pimp (drop) My Ride Thread.|*****|" Looking into this thread made me realize I have not recently put a before and after pic of my ZHP in the 4 years of ownership so here goes... :)

When I picked up my ZHP it was looking sad....had ugly pin stripes on her and she was in need of lots of TLC...
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/ZHP/IMG_1119.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/ZHP/IMG_1114.jpg
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/ZHP/IMG_1112.jpg

Also didn't care too much for the stock ambers against Imola Red so I changed those out...
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/12/e427688c1c16aabad1e7a560bcf29412.jpg

This was last weekend just before I removed the worn and torn Arqray lip spoiler... this past winter was rough on the old girl...
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/12/7aafeea4115aaff3a333afbd8d856da9.jpg

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8825/17101961816_846c13f8fd_b.jpg

So today my ZHP is lowered, rolls on 19" BBS CH wheels in summer and BMW Style 67's in the winter, got smoked corners and side markers, HID fogs using 35W ballasts with 6000k 9006 bulbs, carbon fiber rear diffuser panel, and eagle eyes from Bimmian. Soon I will be adding a CSL bootlid for sedan to complete the look (after my Hawaii trip) I'm going after for this pretty daily driver of mine :thumbsup

Of course, I have plenty of other mods since picking up this little ZHP but then that's all listed in this thread ;)

[johnrando]

Awesome

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[Pip]

Yes yes yes. Those CH wheels fit the imola sedan so damn well. Been drooling over Dane's for quite some time, now yours...and Ryan's. I know they have the CK but they both look incredible.

[cakM3]

Thanks John and Sean!


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[FL116]

Once again Charlie.... :drool :drool

[Ssparrow]

This car is too beautiful. So much love for those CH's

[slater]

Yes yes yes. Those CH wheels fit the imola sedan so damn well. Been drooling over Dane's for quite some time, now yours...and Ryan's. I know they have the CK but they both look incredible.

agreed, sean... if i could find a silver set in 18", i'd be seriously tempted... they look so dang good on immmmola...

peter

[UdubBadger]

Agreed


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[cakM3]

Once again Charlie.... :drool :drool
Thanks Bryant!


This car is too beautiful. So much love for those CH's

Thanks! :thumbsup Love these CHs as well :)


agreed, sean... if i could find a silver set in 18", i'd be seriously tempted... they look so dang good on immmmola...

peter


Agreed


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I think finding a used set of BBS CHs in 18s is more difficult. When BP got his set I cursed him because they did look good once he got his set sorted out. Although I prefer the 19's because they fill out the wheel well so much more, I too found myself looking for 18's but didn't find them and I discovered that Stuart's old set was still available so I contacted Emily and bought this set. Honestly I couldn't be happier :)

[FL116]

I have a chance to pick up a set of CHs for $900 with tires in good condition. Should I pull the trigger? It is a square setup

[cakM3]

I have a chance to pick up a set of CHs for $900 with tires in good condition. Should I pull the trigger? It is a square setup

I say do it Bryant!!! You won't regret doing so once you see those wheels mounted on your ZHP :thumbsup Once Botond showed up with his CHs mounted my mouth kinda dropped.... more like drooled.... then I proceeded to curse him because I had to have a set on my ZHP as well. Difference is that his are 18s and mine are 19s. iirc, BP is also running a square setup on his ZHP whereas I'm running staggered fitment.

[Vas]

I have a chance to pick up a set of CHs for $900 with tires in good condition. Should I pull the trigger? It is a square setup

As long as they are not bent or major rash, that is a good price.

[cakM3]

As long as they are not bent or major rash, that is a good price.

Good point Vas! :thumbsup

[Taliben]

That's a steal, I would definitely hop on that if they're in good condition

[cakM3]

I just made arrangements to have a brand new rain sensor Pilkington windshield to be installed on my ZHP for $200. Got the serious hookup thanks to my best friend :biggrin

[Johnmadd]

I just made arrangements to have a brand new rain sensor Pilkington windshield to be installed on my ZHP for $200. Got the serious hookup thanks to my best friend :biggrin

Damn, that is a hook up.

[cakM3]

Damn, that is a hook up.

That's why I'm doing this John :thumbsup

[slater]

I just made arrangements to have a brand new rain sensor Pilkington windshield to be installed on my ZHP for $200. Got the serious hookup thanks to my best friend :biggrin

charlie... DANG... can i get that kinda deal??? :)

peter

[cakM3]

charlie... DANG... can i get that kinda deal??? :)

peter

I hear ya Peter! If it weren't for my best friend I wouldn't have this deal :) The guy who own's and manages the auto glass center here in Providence happens to be my best friend's best friend. You know how that works from there... ;) I get the hookup price as a result but even if I didn't their pricing is excellent and they use Pilkington glass :thumbsup I can say it's nice having friends :biggrin

[slater]

that is sweet - happy for ya!

i need a new windshield, badly. mine is uber-pitted. will likely have it replaced when i have paintwork done this year...

peter

[cakM3]

that is sweet - happy for ya!

i need a new windshield, badly. mine is uber-pitted. will likely have it replaced when i have paintwork done this year...

peter

I feel your pain. I was going to replace my windshield in Spring anyway so timing is perfect for my ZHP. Scheduling the replacement next week so I will have my ZHP back on the road, take a day off next week and have a new windshield installed and then enjoy the rest of the day :)

[FL116]

iirc, BP is also running a square setup on his ZHP whereas I'm running staggered fitment.

Just wondering, what are the benefits/downsides of running a square setup? If any?

[BMWCurves]

Someone else that knows more can chime in but from what I know a square set up will give the car a bit more of a neutral handling characteristic. Having a stanced set up with larger tires in the rear means more grip in the rear so the car will tend to understeer before it oversteers. Upside of a square set up is that you can rotate tires for more even wear unlike with a stanced set up. I know there's more to it than that, but those are two large points people talk about.

Also, by swapping to BBS wheels over the OEM style 135s will decrease your unsprung weight probably 5+ lbs per corner which will help handling.

[cakM3]

Someone else that knows more can chime in but from what I know a square set up will give the car a bit more of a neutral handling characteristic. Having a stanced set up with larger tires in the rear means more grip in the rear so the car will tend to understeer before it oversteers. Upside of a square set up is that you can rotate tires for more even wear unlike with a stanced set up. I know there's more to it than that, but those are two large points people talk about.

+1

This is what I'm led to believe as well :thumbsup I know the track guys (Derek, Chad, BP come to mind) could chime in more detail regarding the physics/dynamics of going with a square setup vice staggered. :thumbsup


Also, by swapping to BBS wheels over the OEM style 135s will decrease your unsprung weight probably 5+ lbs per corner which will help handling.

Swapping to my OEM Style 67's does save in unsprung weight. I feel it when accelerating in my ///M. The feeling compared to running on my CHs feels immediate.

[BMWCurves]

Swapping to my OEM Style 67's does save in unsprung weight. I feel it when accelerating in my ///M. The feeling compared to running on my CHs feels immediate.

There's also something about where mass is distributed its affect on rotational inertia, but I'm not up on my physics. Picture when you see an olympic diver and the tuck, they can rotate more quickly than when their body is extended. Applies to wheels as well.

[cakM3]

I received my replacement shocks for my ZHP the other day only to find out they are the "improved" version which comes with the 52mm diameter bodies which are much more durable than the previous versions. I ordered the new lower mounts and rings to be used with the new shocks but have to wait an additional 3 weeks before they come available. Anyway it's been two weeks now since I have driven my poor ZHP so I took her out today to Applebees to have lunch with Botond before he headed back home. He was able to sort out his front BBK issue and now everything is A-Okay :thumbsup Here is a picture Botond took of both our cars sporting BBS CH shoes. :)

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8731/17293120235_b8908e43dd_o.jpg

I liked the pic so much that it had to be part of my project thread pics ;)

[slater]

great pic, charlie! i really would like some 18" CH's for my car.

imola on CH = balance

peter

[cakM3]

great pic, charlie! i really would like some 18" CH's for my car.

imola on CH = balance

peter

Ain't that the truth Peter!!! Once I saw these on Botond's ZHP instant jelly ensued.....that is until I got mine ;) 18's feel much better for sure but I always wanted 19's on my sedans so when the opportunity to buy these came up I just couldn't resist. Love these wheels. Of course with the roads the way they are around here, I drive fairly slow these days...

[WOLFN8TR]

I received my replacement shocks for my ZHP the other day only to find out they are the "improved" version which comes with the 52mm diameter bodies which are much more durable than the previous versions. I ordered the new lower mounts and rings to be used with the new shocks but have to wait an additional 3 weeks before they come available.

BC Racing? New and Improved...:applause

[cakM3]

BC Racing? New and Improved...:applause

When all the parts come in I will change out the rear shock mounts for the OEM M3 shock mounts. I will also add the rear shock tower plates for extra reinforcement so the rear will be bullet-proof. Then in June after I get back from my Hawaii trip, I will order the Swift Spring upgrade for the ZHP and the suspension will be refreshed.... possibly order a new set of rear Toyo Proxes T1 Sport tires as well :thumbsup

[Vas]

If you want a bullet proof rear shock mount, look into these two options. Much better then an OEM M3 mount that is rubber and will fail over time.

http://www.rogueengineering.com/rogue/S_BUSH/RSM.html

http://www.akgmotorsport.com/catalog/view.php?image=images/RSMP30lg.jpg