Derbo's ZHP

[derbo]

E46T is a good new project ;)

[Lanister]

Love T :-)

Sent from outer space...

[johnrando]

Last gas tank was 57.8mpg. Got a steady 550 miles before I decided to fill up under 10 gallons. :)

Once you add the douchebag factor my mpg is -1mpg. hahaha




Kalim, time for a S54 station wagon!!

At least! :biggrin

[derbo]

LOL JR. I meant total overall mpg is -1. HAHA

[johnrando]

Ah. LOL. Well, -10 for DB Prius anyway! :shifty

[derbo]

:facepalm


On a sidenote: Re-reading Kalim's S54 swap thread and I'm having mod bug cravings..

[cyberkaa]

:facepalm


On a sidenote: Re-reading Kalim's S54 swap thread and I'm having mod bug cravings..

:devilish

[johnrando]

:facepalm




That's right. OWN IT! :biggrin

[derbo]

:facepalm Oh Rando..

[johnrando]

You know I'm just kidding and going with your own earlier joke. A Prius DD makes total sense.

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[derbo]

oh I know :)

Whats worse is that I am starting to drive slow like one at 65mph to get the high mpg..

[johnrando]

Yup, much love for you Derek.

[az3579]

oh I know :)

Whats worse is that I am starting to drive slow like one at 65mph to get the high mpg..

I'm starting to do that again in the ZHP... :shifty

I realize that when I drive eco-friendly, I am much calmer. I've been losing my patience with morons on the roads too much recently (daily basis) and have been doing stupid things to get around them, so I'm shifting into Prius driver mode so I could keep myself in check. See Derek, you're being a good influence on me. :p

[cyberkaa]

I can't not stomp on the gas pedal and inhibit such glorious noises! lol


...for all 90 seconds it takes to get to work. -___-

[derbo]

I'm starting to do that again in the ZHP... :shifty

I realize that when I drive eco-friendly, I am much calmer. I've been losing my patience with morons on the roads too much recently (daily basis) and have been doing stupid things to get around them, so I'm shifting into Prius driver mode so I could keep myself in check. See Derek, you're being a good influence on me. :p



LOL BP.


Here are a few more that seem obvious but sometimes we never think about it and don't do it.

-Accelerate going downhill vs uphill to use gravity as your advantage. Surprisingly I find myself not doing this alot and just wanting to keep up with traffic.

-Scan a 1 mile ahead and plan out your coast. Even if there is a massive gap, chances are in heavy traffic, it will slow down yet again and you wasted all that gas to accelerate going up to speed.

-Learning traffic patterns in the best. The heavy traffic areas near me, I noticed no one likes the right 2 lanes because they are eventually going to exit about 2miles away. I use those lanes and skip a ton of traffic to enter near the exit..like an asshat but not that close so it doesn't look obvious I was doing it. :)

Honestly I drive so many miles a year like you BP, I tend to play the "no brakes" game and see how long I can drive without the brakes. Speeding only usually gives me 4-5 minutes extra when I get home but in reality its probably spent doing absolutely nothing. I think I benefit with 500 miles tanks more than saving time in the Prius..

The 330i on the other hand..I'll drive fast.

[az3579]

I can't not stomp on the gas pedal and inhibit such glorious noises! lol


...for all 90 seconds it takes to get to work. -___-

Romping on a cold engine? :shifty

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[derbo]

He literally works across the freeway. Its hilarious. I bet its faster to bike to work.

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[cyberkaa]

Romping on a cold engine? :shifty

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Never. My warmup is longer than my drive. :rofl

[cyberkaa]

He literally works across the freeway. Its hilarious. I bet its faster to bike to work.

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Were it not for the fear of death by Prius, I probably would walk.

[QC_ZHP]

Were it not for the fear of death by Prius, I probably would walk.

:rofl

[derbo]

Were it not for the fear of death by Prius, I probably would walk.



#FearThePrius!

[Johal E32]

E46T is a good new project ;)

I know of a nice E46T. It's black on black, 5 speed sport and loaded with options hehe

you going to Marina on Saturday, Derek? For the big euro meet?

[derbo]

Can't make it. I have to drop the e30 at performance technic in the morning and its my grandma birthday.

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[cyberkaa]

#FearThePrius!

I never take that as an idle threat, LOL :eek

[derbo]

I never take that as an idle threat, LOL :eek

My Prius never idles. so :P

[Rovert]

https://twitter.com/priusmafia

[derbo]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/21/my8yny3y.jpg

Gfs e90 looks goooood

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[derbo]

https://twitter.com/priusmafia



OMG hahah the profile pic is hilarious.

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/279741342/pmafia.JPG

[Avetiso]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/21/my8yny3y.jpg

Gfs e90 looks goooood

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Damn. Car looks hot. And it's black. She's a keeper.

[derbo]

Oh yes. Her E30 is fun too. M50 swapped and needs a little TLC to become a nice clean weekend/track car.

[cyberkaa]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/21/my8yny3y.jpg

Gfs e90 looks goooood

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Oh yeah, looks way better with those wheels. :)

[derbo]

The TPMS hasn't turned on yet Kalim.. O_o

Oh yea for alignments, the SAS needs to be reset on E90s too right? Where is a good place to do an alignment besides auto innovations?

[cyberkaa]

The TPMS hasn't turned on yet Kalim.. O_o

Oh yea for alignments, the SAS needs to be reset on E90s too right? Where is a good place to do an alignment besides auto innovations?

It'll strike when you least expect it, lol.

Yes, if you wanted to do it right, the SAS would be reset and all of the other DSC sensors would be recalibrated on the rack. A few E9X people have mentioned AutoRnD for custom alignments, though I've never had them work on my car.

[derbo]

Hmm.. I would like to get it reset while on the rack.. lol Maybe I can get the alignment at Auto Innov, and then delete the TPMS with you and reset the SAS




OT again:

Only pic I have on my computer of the E30 when it was on the J-Line rims

http://i.imgur.com/vtD7Zf9l.jpg

[derbo]

On my way home today, ...

My Prius light up like a christmas tree and the car could barely move forward. The engine sounds like its knocking something and its park about a block from my house. I couldn't get it back home on its own and I will tow it tomorrow morning to SF Toyota..LOL so funny. Maybe I can rent a FR-S.


My 2013 Prius with 28k miles has a fault hahaha.


:giggle



Maybe I'll drive the BMW to work.

[alexandre]

Time to dump it. :biggrin


iP4S + TT2

[derbo]

Time to dump it. :biggrin


iP4S + TT2

It is almost out of warranty.. :lightbulb


http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/22/jyvataha.jpg

[derbo]

Diagnostic from the Dealer:

Purge Valve and Crankcase Hose disconnected due to a backfire. Must be that low octane stuff and the nitrous I'm putting in the car. :roflmao


I hope to order some parts for the ZHP soon. Getting itchy letting this car sit. It's practically been sitting since end of November.

[az3579]

On my way home today, ...

My Prius light up like a christmas tree and the car could barely move forward.

How is this different than any other day? :rolleyes



I hope to order some parts for the ZHP soon. Getting itchy letting this car sit. It's practically been sitting since end of November.

You know, the much cheaper alternative to cure that itch is to just drive it... :p
Give it at least a couple of days a week... that should do it.

[derbo]

Not when you are stuck in 5mph traffic :/

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[Hermes]

Stretch it's legs at night

Edit: there some cheap E21's for sale up in your area, want me to send you some links???

[az3579]

Stretch it's legs at night

Edit: there some cheap E21's for sale up in your area, want me to send you some links???

You are a horrible, HORRIBLE influence. :shifty

[Hermes]

You are a horrible, HORRIBLE influence. :shifty

$900 for a 1979 4MT, 115k miles

[az3579]

$900 for a 1979 4MT, 115k miles

Sorry mate, E30 diehard here. You can't convert me!

Derek is too stuck on his Prius to ever considering buying an E21 anyway.

[Hermes]

I'll just leave this here

http://images.craigslist.org/00S0S_bWpkPS1RLA8_600x450.jpg

http://monterey.craigslist.org/cto/4294685735.html

Edit: Euro car that's already M20 powered, easy to move up a generation to Motronic and bigger displacement

...or you can just give it a tune up and have a built racecar ;)

Plus you can sell those Recaro's that come with it for $500

[az3579]

^ I don't think that would pass emissions in CA. :p

[derbo]

Stretch it's legs at night

Edit: there some cheap E21's for sale up in your area, want me to send you some links???

LOL. I don't need another project car at the moment.



You are a horrible, HORRIBLE influence. :shifty

He is, isn't he? ahhaa :luv


$900 for a 1979 4MT, 115k miles

Cheap! but I would expect some headaches along the way.


Sorry mate, E30 diehard here. You can't convert me!

Derek is too stuck on his Prius to ever considering buying an E21 anyway.

My girlfriends E30 has made me hate the car and love the car at the same time.

-M50 swapped
-E36 Steering Rack

Still needs :
-Oil level sensor to be wired up
-Foglight wiring is missing.. (wtf PO)
-Odometer gear just broke -_-



I'll just leave this here

http://images.craigslist.org/00S0S_bWpkPS1RLA8_600x450.jpg

http://monterey.craigslist.org/cto/4294685735.html

Edit: Euro car that's already M20 powered, easy to move up a generation to Motronic and bigger displacement

...or you can just give it a tune up and have a built racecar ;)

Plus you can sell those Recaro's that come with it for $500

dead link :P


^ I don't think that would pass emissions in CA. :p

1975 and older are smog exempt but I don't know what year that E21 is. Highly doubt its a 1st year.





All n All, I would love to drive the BMW but driving it down to work is almost impractical for a weekday. Maybe tomorrow I'll drive it and the rest of the weekend. It still doesn't cure the itch for new parts and working on the BMW. :P

[az3579]

My girlfriends E30 has made me hate the car and love the car at the same time.


This, my good sir, is blasphemy. It is impossible to hate an E30. It is God's chariot, after all. :p

[derbo]

This, my good sir, is blasphemy. It is impossible to hate an E30. It is God's chariot, after all. :p

The frustration of the car is painful, but once in the driver seat, its magical. I hate it and love it at the same time. I hate it when I have to work on it, but I love it when I get to drive it.

Her E30 needs a bit of TLC to get it to my own personal standards but it's not my project so it's left sitting at its current state until she is done with her masters.

[Lanister]

Do we get to see a pic of it? :)

[Hermes]

Cheap! but I would expect some headaches along the way.

Even when I'm done restoring my car completely it's only gonna be worth about $3000. E21's have no value to the community, they are the redheaded stepchild of the roundel.



dead link :P

He must of sold it yesterday, I pulled that pic maybe 15 hours ago. It was a smoking deal for a 1981 323i NASA spec racecar ($2800), and he even threw in the original Recaro's


1975 and older are smog exempt but I don't know what year that E21 is. Highly doubt its a 1st year.

There are extremely few 1975's around anywhere. The first US model year was 1976, so unless somebody imported a 1975 Euro spec it's not gonna happen.

...but if you're interested in a real 1975 with race pedigree (it's actually the very first E21 ever imported to the US): 1975 BMW 320 Chassis # 3761629 IMSA RS/GT3 (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.281423722007176.1073741840.270242943125254)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t1/1544942_281429222006626_586702432_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1493281_281429495339932_816172498_n.jpg


This, my good sir, is blasphemy. It is impossible to hate an E30. It is God's chariot, after all. :p

I beg to differ... 3.8CSL, >350hp, <2300lbs
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/null-7.jpg

[az3579]

I beg to differ... 3.8CSL, >350hp, <2300lbs
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/null-7.jpg

You are incorrect, sir. The interwebz and r3vlimited prove you wrong. :ROFL
Everyone agrees the E30 is the true chariot. :biggrin

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[az3579]

Edit: perhaps we're both wrong. The Prius is the real chariot here.

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[Hermes]

You are incorrect, sir. The interwebz and r3vlimited prove you wrong. :ROFL
Everyone agrees the E30 is the true chariot. :biggrin

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Hahaha

[derbo]

Oh my.


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[derbo]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/25/yjy3u6a6.jpg


Drove it to work. Parked super far. :)

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[cyberkaa]

Nice. :rofl


I should show you where I park when I take the sedan to work, haha.

[derbo]

Must be far. LOL. Almost back at your house?

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[cyberkaa]

Must be far. LOL. Almost back at your house?

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lol, almost!
You can see where I used to park it in Google Maps satellite view. I've had to move farther now that we have more people here. -___-

[QC_ZHP]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/25/yjy3u6a6.jpg


Drove it to work. Parked super far. :)

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Waldo status

[az3579]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/25/yjy3u6a6.jpg


Drove it to work. Parked super far. :)

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My love for you has now been restored...






... not that it ever went anywhere. :rolleyes

[derbo]

Hahah :luv


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[derbo]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/28/uvavupeh.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/28/zuguhaqe.jpg

Parked away from the Audi at work today. :)

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[derbo]

SES light went on again for P0171, P0174. Last time it was my upper intake boot that was shot. I should've bought a lower intake boot as well.


I ordered a few things from thebmwpartstore.com :

-Lower Intake boot
-Intake Clamps
-Fuel filter clamps
-License plate light lenses
-Camber bolts/nuts/washers for the rear
-Cabin Filter
-Steering Coupler

See I can do some of these soon.

I like to replace the belly pan with an M3 and replace my splash shield so I can redo my brake ducts. The original ducts are starting to tear and I did a poor job on the hole since I didn't have a circular saw.

[PirateZHP]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/28/uvavupeh.jpg

Parked away from the Audi at work today. :)

Good grief! I never realized how sexy those brakes look! I literally :drool sitting here at my desk!

[Lanister]

How is M3 belly pan better? I recall seeing it having a special rubber center puck for lifting. Am I right?

[derbo]

How is M3 belly pan better? I recall seeing it having a special rubber center puck for lifting. Am I right?

Yes the center puck for lifting and....

https://dl-web.dropbox.com/get/Screenshots/Screenshot%202014-01-22%2015.03.01.PNG?_subject_uid=1185457&w=AADGG4MfNsrm29m_uQst26uhG5C_Wfk8tB5r83gXrH5BZg


edit: I realized this is a huge screenshot... damn retina screenshots..

I actually want all the under body panel pieces for the M3 on my sedan. Kalim and I need to do it.

[derbo]

Good grief! I never realized how sexy those brakes look! I literally :drool sitting here at my desk!

They are good looking underneath some Y mesh rims to show it off! I think Stoptech looks better ;)

[cyberkaa]

Parking a bit over the line, eh? BMW drivers...sheesh. :shifty

[derbo]

Parking a bit over the line, eh? BMW drivers...sheesh. :shifty

That way no one parks in that little corner spot. You should see me in the prius..

hahaha BOOM 2 full spots taken. :)

[cyberkaa]

That way no one parks in that little corner spot. You should see me in the prius..

hahaha BOOM 2 full spots taken. :)

LOL.

Just yanking your chain. I'm guilty of doing the corner spot thing at work sometimes. :X

[derbo]

LOL.

Just yanking your chain. I'm guilty of doing the corner spot thing at work sometimes. :X

I do it with one of my coworkers. We use 3 spaces for 2 cars. :)

[328ioc]

Yes the center puck for lifting and....

https://dl-web.dropbox.com/get/Screenshots/Screenshot%202014-01-22%2015.03.01.PNG?_subject_uid=1185457&w=AADGG4MfNsrm29m_uQst26uhG5C_Wfk8tB5r83gXrH5BZg


edit: I realized this is a huge screenshot... damn retina screenshots..

I actually want all the under body panel pieces for the M3 on my sedan. Kalim and I need to do it.

It won't let me see the screen shot. :-( anyway how involved it is to use the M3 pan? Mine needs to be replaced anyway.

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[Hornung418]

Regarding the M3 pan, the oil drain plugs won't align. And if you remove the pan you have to buy new bolts to replace it. One time use only.

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[derbo]

Regarding the M3 pan, the oil drain plugs won't align. And if you remove the pan you have to buy new bolts to replace it. One time use only.

Sent from my GS3.

I was going to try Kalim's M3 pan to see if it worked or not before ordering one. As far as those bolts goes for being one-time use, you are probably right. I haven't replaced any of them before though.. :eeps

[Hermes]

Are you talking about the oil pan or the drip pan?

[derbo]

I'm talking about the belly pan, the reinforcement plate

[Lanister]

I was going to try Kalim's M3 pan to see if it worked or not before ordering one. As far as those bolts goes for being one-time use, you are probably right. I haven't replaced any of them before though.. :eeps

Neither have I and I think they're all still in there :)

[derbo]

Maybe you guys can see this pic now?

http://i.imgur.com/J7NQaJM.png

[danewilson77]

Icit

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[derbo]

thanks Dane :thumbsup

[derbo]

Minor update:

I reinstalled my OEM brake pads and reinstalled the zhp rims. The front track pads are practically done and its probably best not to drive on them on the street anyways. On the side I also replaced my ground control perches as they were starting to lose its shape. I've been meaning to do this for awhile now and finally gotten to it.

I added some pics of the original black plates and the new red ones.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/29/6yhaparu.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/29/6usagura.jpg

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[QC_ZHP]

No pics with 135s? You're sandbagging us!

[derbo]

No pics with 135s? You're sandbagging us!

My 135 are pretty terrible condition. Plus its dirty :)

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[az3579]

My 135 are pretty terrible condition. Plus its dirty :)

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You clearly don't know the definition of dirty. You live in SF. :p

[Hermes]

Maybe you guys can see this pic now?

http://i.imgur.com/J7NQaJM.png

#1 or 2?

[derbo]

2. But I didn't think about the oil drain bolt being different.




You clearly don't know the definition of dirty. You live in SF. :p


I dont get it. :shrug

[328ioc]

2. But I didn't think about the oil drain bolt being different.






I dont get it. :shrug

I would be fine with leaving number 1 & 2 as the stock 330 items but it would be awesome to have the trans cover #3 if not 4 5 and 6 as well.

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[derbo]

3 I would love to have. I'm not sure 5 is the same or not, but yes I agree they all would be nice to be included. Once that V brace is in too.. :drool

[328ioc]

I may need to hit up real OEM and find number 3. I mean that one should bolt right up no?

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[derbo]

#3 looks like to be this.

http://www.ecstuning.com/ES129182/

http://c1552172.r72.cf0.rackcdn.com/332988_x600.jpg

[cyberkaa]

The M3 panels up front are 51717892122 for the transmission and 51717892953 for the extra plastic cover over the fuel filter which hooks into the former. You have to add the bracket to support the covers (see link below).

You'll find those and the rear ones under the v-brace here: http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=BL93&mospid=47714&btnr=51_3284&hg=51&fg=80

[derbo]

The first two parts all fit Kalim? How many of those little bolts should I order? LOL.

[cyberkaa]

The first two parts all fit Kalim? How many of those little bolts should I order? LOL.

A lot, haha. I have yet to get those panels so I'm not sure if all of the prestol cages/body nut inserts are even present. The M3 reinforcement plate at least has the prestol cages for some of the screws for the transmission cover.

[derbo]

It should fit with the non-M cover I hope.. lol I'll check when I jack up the car next time.

[wertyu78]

Neat!


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[derbo]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/04/anubuje5.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/04/e4eraqa5.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/04/zaryja4a.jpg

Hmm.


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[derbo]

Sooo.. I took off my old intake boot assuming it was bad. It did not have any visible cracks or leaks. Since I already removed it, I opt to just replace it anyways since I replaced the upper boot in November.

Now I am suspicious where the CEL was from. It does not look like it is from intake boot itself. Perhaps the AFE Intake? The MAF was a bit loose in the velocity stack connection but I didn't make much of it being a problem. I did use the OEM seal ring/gasket from the stock intake but it was still loose.

For now, I decided as well to go back to a stock airbox. I noticed my intake boots weren't exactly aimed correctly to the MAF. Did I install the boots at a wrong angle? The lower boot seems fine since it has the tab to line up with the TB. I'm not sure why the upper boot is somewhat bending and causing some issues.

I don't remember if the intake boot was OEM or not. I'll have to dig up my receipts and check again.

edit: The intake boot was from AutoHaus, but it says it was an OEM boot.

Ill try again in the morning before work to undo everything again.. I also realized I no longer have that pad mount on tbe bottom of the stock intake anymore. I should figure a way to get the AFE to work correctly with the two intake boots.

[BCS_ZHP]

Stett boots or similar, OEM boots & CAI means a hair too long with upper boot kinking a bit. Stett's or similar can be trimmed to fit as it should resulting in no kinks and smoother air flow.

[wertyu78]

FYI,

You can use an X3 3.0 intake boot. It's a 1 piece design rather than the E46 two piece design. You can trim the ends a bit as well should feel the need to.


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[328ioc]

FYI,

You can use an X3 3.0 intake boot. It's a 1 piece design rather than the E46 two piece design. You can trim the ends a bit as well should feel the need to.


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This is great info.

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[wertyu78]

This is great info.

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I'll take a picture of mine and post it this evening.


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[derbo]

Stett boots or similar, OEM boots & CAI means a hair too long with upper boot kinking a bit. Stett's or similar can be trimmed to fit as it should resulting in no kinks and smoother air flow.

Where do you trim the boot? The upper one?

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Edit,

I actually decided to reinstall the lower intake boot. I saw that there is slightly some wiggle room to alter the angle of the boot where the tab is closer to the top notch. I adjusted it and it seems to be better.. Of course when I did readjust the boots I managed to snap the little twig on the F connector. Upon further inspection, I noticed the rubber line connecting to the smaller line of the F connector was brittle and cracked. It literally disintegrated as I removed it. Perhaps thats where my vaccum leak lies. Anyways. I reinstalled the AFE intake and it doesnt look to be kinking the intake boot significantly so I am happy for now.

Now to order parts again...

[cyberkaa]

Where do you trim the boot? The upper one?

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Edit,

I actually decided to reinstall the lower intake boot. I saw that there is slightly some wiggle room to alter the angle of the boot where the tab is closer to the top notch. I adjusted it and it seems to be better.. Of course when I did readjust the boots I managed to snap the little twig on the F connector. Upon further inspection, I noticed the rubber line connecting to the smaller line of the F connector was brittle and cracked. It literally disintegrated as I removed it. Perhaps thats where my vaccum leak lies. Anyways. I reinstalled the AFE intake and it doesnt look to be kinking the intake boot significantly so I am happy for now.

Now to order parts again...

It never ends! lol

I've found the small F-connector barb to the FPR line breaks off easily when it's old, so not unusual. Both ends of the FPR line will have disintegrating vacuum line, so the fuel filter side might be worth a glance when you're down there next.

[derbo]

I wasn't surprised it snapped, I was just hoping it didnt!

Small recap:

Last night
-install lower intake boot
-intake boot looked odd,
-installed stock intake to confirm it still looked odd.

This morning
-shifted intake boot a bit.
-reinstalled AFE intake and still looks okay
-broke the F connector.. :facepalm
-jacked up car to remove underbody brace
-see lots of oil on the oil pan, possible oil pan gasket.

Tonight
-install steering coupler
-inspect Fuel filter.
-put car back down for now
-Order parts..lol



Hopefully I'll get more time soon and I can swap out the fuel filter too. I replaced it in 2010, and have a Mann fuel filter sitting on my workbench.

Currently I just want to know if I solved the lean codes as I cannot visually see the intake boot being cracked. I am left to see where else the problem would be from. Hopefully not a MAF sensor..

[Lanister]

Oh ya, the F connector. When I was changing both of the boots, I ordered a spare F connector but for some reason I didn't manage to break the original so I have a spare one if you need it ASAP. Let me know and I can mail to you.

[derbo]

Oh ya, the F connector. When I was changing both of the boots, I ordered a spare F connector but for some reason I didn't manage to break the original so I have a spare one if you need it ASAP. Let me know and I can mail to you.

Yes please. I'll text you.

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[derbo]

I did the steering coupler earlier tonight and it is pretty simple! The bottom bolt is a bit tricky to unbolt with an E10 bit and socket but it wasn't too bad. I guess I should say it's simiple in a non-rust car like a california car. There didn't seem to be any major distortion but I figure might as well replace. Next on the list for the steering is the tie rods but I'll have to save that for another month.

Further inspection of the lower area, it definitely looks like an oil pan gasket leak. I'm debating if I want to do my oil pan gasket in my garage. I don't feel like getting my parent's garage messy. Maybe I'll have Performance Tech replace my camber bolts, oil pan gasket and do an alignment. :D

[derbo]

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[Avetiso]

What do you think of them?

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[QC_ZHP]

What are you doing with the old coupler? I need the housing if you'd be willing to sell

[NorCalZman]

I did the steering coupler earlier tonight and it is pretty simple! The bottom bolt is a bit tricky to unbolt with an E10 bit and socket but it wasn't too bad. I guess I should say it's simiple in a non-rust car like a california car. There didn't seem to be any major distortion but I figure might as well replace. Next on the list for the steering is the tie rods but I'll have to save that for another month.


I think I have pretty tight steering but I hear this is a cheap and easy way to tighten up any slack one may have. Can you give us a before and after comparison now that you have done it?

Also, I kinda wish I knew you were going to do this. I would have wanted to come over and watch. I am a visual learner so that wouldve helped me when I did mine. ah well....

[johnrando]

Nice werk Derek. Hope the rest of the stuff goes well. Nice of you to offer the F connector Giya.

[derbo]

What do you think of them?

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What are you doing with the old coupler? I need the housing if you'd be willing to sell


I think I have pretty tight steering but I hear this is a cheap and easy way to tighten up any slack one may have. Can you give us a before and after comparison now that you have done it?

Also, I kinda wish I knew you were going to do this. I would have wanted to come over and watch. I am a visual learner so that wouldve helped me when I did mine. ah well....

Thanks Guys. Unfortunately I have a broken F connector so I haven't given a test drive yet.

QC, Luckily I didn't throw it right away into the trash! It's next to the trashcan with all the other old parts too. I'll grab it and its yours.


Nice werk Derek. Hope the rest of the stuff goes well. Nice of you to offer the F connector Giya.

Thanks Rando! Giya couldn't find the F connector, so I'll grab one. The car is basically on the ground awaiting that F connector for a test drive. :)

I'm thinking of ordering a new battery. I left the car off the charger for now. I'll see if I can start it up by the time the F connector arrives.

[QC_ZHP]

Nice! You just made my day. PM the payment info. No rush at all.

[derbo]

Nice! You just made my day. PM the payment info. No rush at all.

No need man. Just PM me an address and I'll get a box to ship it. Are you in a rush? I might not be able to ship it asap.

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[QC_ZHP]

No need man. Just PM me an address and I'll get a box to ship it. Are you in a rush? I might not be able to ship it asap.

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Much appreciated brother. PM sent. No rush take your time, I just picked up an AKG bushing and would rather assemble it beforehand to cut back on down time. Whenever you get the chance.

[derbo]

Hopefully the coupler isn't too beat up for you. :P Ill see if I have time this week to ship it. I'll use one of those USPS flat rate box

[cyberkaa]

I did the steering coupler earlier tonight and it is pretty simple! The bottom bolt is a bit tricky to unbolt with an E10 bit and socket but it wasn't too bad. I guess I should say it's simiple in a non-rust car like a california car. There didn't seem to be any major distortion but I figure might as well replace. Next on the list for the steering is the tie rods but I'll have to save that for another month.

Further inspection of the lower area, it definitely looks like an oil pan gasket leak. I'm debating if I want to do my oil pan gasket in my garage. I don't feel like getting my parent's garage messy. Maybe I'll have Performance Tech replace my camber bolts, oil pan gasket and do an alignment. :D

Yup. Told you it was easy! A lot of times the coupler looks perfectly fine, but the rivets that hold the flex disc will loosen up and the flex disc itself will be a little soft. Turning the steering wheel to a position with the bolt head facing down makes it really easy to undo the bolt from underneath, too.

Sucks about the oil pan gasket. It's not a common thing on M54s, but I guess age is taking its toll.

[derbo]

I'm not 100% is the oil pan gasket, but from the looks of the seepage, it definitely is a contender. CCV and OFHG were done in 12, and the pan was clean then. I really thinking about just giving it to Ptech..The lack of time to do this gasket will be a pain.

[cyberkaa]

I'm not 100% is the oil pan gasket, but from the looks of the seepage, it definitely is a contender. CCV and OFHG were done in 12, and the pan was clean then. I really thinking about just giving it to Ptech..The lack of time to do this gasket will be a pain.

Could be the pan, but might be worth checking for a source higher up. The X5 3.0 (M54) I just worked on had a leaking crimp on the VANOS oil line that was causing oil to drip down onto the seam, making it look like a leak all around the front and left side of the pan.

[derbo]

Could be the pan, but might be worth checking for a source higher up. The X5 3.0 (M54) I just worked on had a leaking crimp on the VANOS oil line that was causing oil to drip down onto the seam, making it look like a leak all around the front and left side of the pan.


I'll check. The vanos line was replaced with the CCV ..so hopefully its not that..

[derbo]

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My brother. :facepalm the Prius did die again. LOL.

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[cyberkaa]

D'oh! Haha. I wonder if it's the same problem again.

[wertyu78]

This is great info.

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[derbo]

Interesting! is the diameter the same? Looks pretty good actually.

[NorCalZman]

Interesting. Easy to install compared to separate pieces? Advantages to this would be.....? Reliability? Less places for leaks to occur? ...?


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[wertyu78]

Much easier to install IMHO. The diameter is the same as far as I can tell, but I didn't take measurements.

The material seems to be much better than the material used on the E46 Intake boots.


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[NorCalZman]

neat. I will inspect mine and give this a try if they need to be replaced. have the part number handy?

I swear we should make a thread about "improved" or available/cheaper 1st gen X3 parts that fit the E46. So far I have the HVAC blower motor, seat heating elements, this intake boot, and I am sure plenty of others!

[derbo]

I finally managed to get myself an intake F connector on Monday and install it. Those suckers cost a lot at retail parts!

Also I recently ordered a PA Soft (china knockoff from new egg) and it arrived today at work. I started to install it today on my macbook, but it wasn't exactly working. I kept getting a "Hardware not ready" error. Originally I suspected it might be bad hardware. I was determined to get it to work, and thought the 2005 drivers were a little out of date and might need some updating. After installed 2013 FTDI drivers, it still was not communicating with the car..
I am currently using a Macbook Retina Pro (Haswell) running Parallels 9 using Win 7 X86. NCSexpert/DIS/INPA all work in this fashion but the PA Soft refused to work. BP, do you have any suggestions? I'm not sure if you are using virtual machines for your bmw tools. If you aren't ignore this :)

After trying for a few hours I decided to bring something back the dead. My 2005 Dell 710M running XP. It has a 30minute battery life with a close to 10-15minute boot. Magically, the software installed without a problem and it worked so it definitely wasn't a hardware problem! I bought PA Soft solely to edit the EEPROM. I finally could get the coolant temp and speedo settings that Terra graciously shared with the interwebs. I have not yet to test the speedometer but others have confirmed it so I am pleased that I was able to edit it. Thanks again Terra!

Hopefully I can solve the driver/possibleOS issue with PA soft and use my macbook without the need of bringing the dinosaur back out again.

On another note, my fiddling with the car without being on a charger, left the battery in a pretty dead state. It had enough to be in position 2 without any issue but it could not start the engine. I suspect the 2009 battery I installed is no longer a good battery. The sleep drain on the car was under 60mA so I don't see the immediate drain from the car sitting there. I will have to give the battery a load test when it is fully charged but I doubt its going to be any good. It might be a good time to update that 5 year OEM battery anyways.

Anyways, thanks for reading the update! :)

[az3579]

Derek,
I know it sounds redundant, but check in Device Manager to see if the BMW Scanner driver is installed (it'll be painfully obvious if it isn't). If it isn't, then update the software from the BMWScanner folder from the root of C:

Also, try another USB port. These two items usually resolve the issue for me.

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[derbo]

Derek,
I know it sounds redundant, but check in Device Manager to see if the BMW Scanner driver is installed (it'll be painfully obvious if it isn't). If it isn't, then update the software from the BMWScanner folder from the root of C:

Also, try another USB port. These two items usually resolve the issue for me.

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I tried both USB ports, but no luck. The BMW Scanner was installed with drivers provided, and when that didn't work I tried it with the FTDI drivers online. Both didn't not work.

PA Soft does see the scanner and drivers are installed with both green lights but no dice communicating to the car. It might be an issue related to the virtual machine and how USB interacts with OSX. I'm stumped. It works perfectly fine on the xp machine, perhaps I can install a virtual machine within a virtual machine and then run it. INCEPTION.

[az3579]

I ran the same setup as you have; I ran this on my OS X Macbook Pro Retina through a VM just fine and everything functioned.
I did find though that sometimes when I rebuild the VM and use Windows 7 it had a hit-or-miss functionality. If it didn't work, a reimage is what it took to fix it. With the XP image, it worked out of the box the first time, and is the only time I used an XP image when rebuilding.

Perhaps what you can try to do is run the FTDIUNIN.exe file from the C:\BMWScan140\Drivers directory to remove the drivers installed for it and then reinstall using the files in that same folder.

[alexandre]

I had this issue before and it drove me crazy. PA Soft and the blue INPA cable use different OBD drivers, and they both want their own different specific version. I solved this by setting up a 2nd VM and haven't had issues since.

[derbo]

Thanks guys. I hope I didn't mess up my inpa drivers!

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[derbo]

This morning I went to drive the car to work but the battery was dead. I said F it, its been 5 years. I went to the dealership and got myself a new battery.

$197 after tax.
61-21-2-353-808

Not the cheapest but its okay, I rather have it in there right now and eliminate the battery as a cause. Everything else was checking out fine and I still had a bad battery so I think it was time to remove that as a variable.



I tried installing Windows XP SP3 on parallels and installing PA Soft and I still get an error for it saying hardware is not ready. I even got a BSOD when I tried plugging it in a few times. O_O. I am going to try VMware now and reinstall windows xp and see if it works. It bugs me that it doesn't work!

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/h6iuy8wvc6h11ao/Screenshot%202014-02-18%2015.21.30.PNG?dl=1&amp;token_hash=AAETEO0fS9aRPP5n 6i31p0w7Vk7H9OPSiX2YcsBjQ3Qbyg

Low and behold what the driver is. -_-

[derbo]

I've given up on the damn BMW Scanner to work on anything outside my old 2004 XP laptop. It refuses to work on VMware with an SP3 clean install, or Parallels XP SP3 clean install. I suspect it might be some issue with the mac side?


I got an SES on the way home, and low and behold, its the lean fuel trim on bank 1 and 2 again. DAMMIT! I need to smoke test the damn thing to see where this leak is coming. I fear it comes from the DISA valve..

[ELCID86]

I've given up on the damn BMW Scanner to work on anything outside my old 2004 XP laptop. It refuses to work on VMware with an SP3 clean install, or Parallels XP SP3 clean install. I suspect it might be some issue with the mac side?


I got an SES on the way home, and low and behold, its the lean fuel trim on bank 1 and 2 again. DAMMIT! I need to smoke test the damn thing to see where this leak is coming. I fear it comes from the DISA valve..
Sorry dude. Does that Bic lighter to the DISA hole work? If so, give it a shot.

[Lanister]

Always something :(

[derbo]

It is isn't it!

Figuring out what the Lean Codes for:
I put back on the stock intake in order to eliminate the AFE intake as a variable for the lean codes since it started after I put in the AFE Intake. I drove about 100 miles and the SES light did not return. I originally thought it was the intake boots as they were torn when I installed the AFE intake. Since the SES hasn't return yet, I'm wondering if it is the AFE intake itself.

I don't understand how the intake would cause the lean codes so I'll continue to monitor car whenever I drive it. The rubber ring that you remove from the stock intake MAF to put on the AFE was a bit loose. However, this is pre-MAF so it doesn't make sense to me that it would create a lean condition.

Is there a way to reset the MAF?

[Avetiso]

I don't think the MAF resets... it's there for measuring real-time, so I couldn't imagine any "reset" you could do to it.

Try cleaning the MAF? However, it shouldn't technically be a variable since getting rid of the aFe eliminated the code.

By the way, notice any difference returning to stock? What do you think?

[derbo]

Oops you are right Dario. It's just a sensor and it would just output. I meant fuel trim adaptations. Since I only drove 100 miles, I'm not 100% convinced the AFE was the problem. So many people have no issues with the AFE so it is a little hard to rule it as the problem. I will drive it more next week.

[Hornung418]

Anytime I complete a modification that would alter the AFM, I reset the adaptations. When you get your scanner working go into INPA and reset them.

[derbo]

Thanks guys, I'll fiddle with it later this week if I have time. Work is a killer ATM.

[wertyu78]

I've given up on the damn BMW Scanner to work on anything outside my old 2004 XP laptop. It refuses to work on VMware with an SP3 clean install, or Parallels XP SP3 clean install. I suspect it might be some issue with the mac side?


I got an SES on the way home, and low and behold, its the lean fuel trim on bank 1 and 2 again. DAMMIT! I need to smoke test the damn thing to see where this leak is coming. I fear it comes from the DISA valve..

LMK if you would like to me login remotely and setup XP Pro SP3 on your Mac. 404-660-4743

[derbo]

Thanks. Im positive XP was installed correctly. I'm looking at the console logs of Mac and I think there may be a conflict in drivers and assignment.

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[tkundhi]

Try VirtualBox, you should be able to migrate your Parallels or VMare image. I don't know how PA Soft will do. I have had a chance to try and install it yet.


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[derbo]

I've narrow it down to a problem with my USB port and Mavericks. It is not related to the VM installation as the methods I used were successful on a 2012 Macbook Air with no issues.

I have to remember if I did a dirty install of Mavericks or did I do a clean install. I don't remember. Perhaps its a nice time to just reinstall mavericks with a clean slate!

[JupiterBMW]

Damn Derek, just caught up to your thread, you've been battling headache after headache... I wish I could help more, but you guys are all smarter than I when it comes to this stuff. I'm just lucky mine is working. FWIW, I am running OSX 10.9.1... Hoping an update to 10.9.2 doesn't land me where you are...

As for your intakes. I have the boots that I took off my car when I put my Dinan TB on... They are about 20k miles old, but in great shape and still pretty soft. If you'd like, I can send them to you. I was going to donate them in the pay it forward thread anyway... LMK if you need them (text me) and I can send them out at some point..

[derbo]

Damn Derek, just caught up to your thread, you've been battling headache after headache... I wish I could help more, but you guys are all smarter than I when it comes to this stuff. I'm just lucky mine is working. FWIW, I am running OSX 10.9.1... Hoping an update to 10.9.2 doesn't land me where you are...

As for your intakes. I have the boots that I took off my car when I put my Dinan TB on... They are about 20k miles old, but in great shape and still pretty soft. If you'd like, I can send them to you. I was going to donate them in the pay it forward thread anyway... LMK if you need them (text me) and I can send them out at some point..

Thanks Joop! I already have brand new boots installed on the car. I'll have to do more mileage to determine if the AFE intake was the problem or not. (Possible just the little rubber ring from the MAF. Hopefully after this is solved, there are no other major issues to deal with!



Macbook issues:
I doubt 10.9.1 > 10.9.2 will make a difference as I just installed that yesterday. The issue seems to be related to my 2013 rMBP. My dad's 2012 MBA with USB3.0 manages to work the PA SOFT software. I hope its not a hardware issue. I've narrowed it down in the console logs to the USB not loading correctly. I need to determine if it is a software or hardware problem. From the looks of it, it seems to be software related. I might reinstall OSX 10.9.2 as a clean install and see if it is willing to work.

[derbo]

I reinstalled 10.9.2 and used Migration Assistant to transfer from a clone HDD backup I made. Hopefully this will work. If it doesn't I will do a full clean install and see if it works. If it doesn't I will just go back to my full clone and call it a day.

[derbo]

No luck on the PA Soft dilemma. It works half the time...and reads the IKE sometimes and reads the LCM other times. Of course the MBA and the XP Dell works perfectly. I may have a faulty USB2.0? I'm not sure.

Anyways, I like to get my height to this! I need to order new swift springs to raise the rear a bit.

https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/n1/1939578_10152259230434837_1364320038_n.jpg

[Pip]

You don't have adjustable suspension? I remember your car looking mean, but I'll go back through the thread. That picture has me wanting a SGT front lip or splitters.

[derbo]

You don't have adjustable suspension? I remember your car looking mean, but I'll go back through the thread. That picture has me wanting a SGT front lip or splitters.


I swapped my ground control springs for swift springs. My original springs was 6" F and 7" rear. I went to a 6" all around but that made the rear a lot lower than I expected. I raised the perch as high as I could safely but it's still too low in the rear.

[Audi 0000]

Before:

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After:

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I know its been a very long time since you mounted the Apex wheels, but for some reason I just noticed them in your sig. I went back through your entire build thread until I found them. They look so bad ass. Definitely my favorite wheel as of now, the color choice is best too. Your car is looking awesome. Keep it up. :headbang

[derbo]

Thanks man! I think I made a great color choice too! Best part is brake dust doesn't look as bad on this color.

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New springs!


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[PirateZHP]

New springs!


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Did you just get new rear springs? I know you wanted to adjust the rear.

Also, on the APEX wheels you have, what is the name of the color? I am wanting to do something around that color... maybe a little lighter.

[derbo]

I bought a 7" spring to replace the 6" I have.

The arc8 color is called anthracite. I think it's perfect as it's brake dust color :)


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[cakM3]

Did you just get new rear springs? I know you wanted to adjust the rear.

Also, on the APEX wheels you have, what is the name of the color? I am wanting to do something around that color... maybe a little lighter.

Matt, iirc the next color would be hyper-black (which I have for my ///M). I like anthracite or hyper-black because when the wheels get dirty from brake dust they still look okay....with anthracite, even more so :thumbsup

[derbo]

Minor Update:


Rear Swift Springs Install:
Sunday I decided to tackle replacing my short 6" springs in the rear with a 7" spring. The spring perch was at it's maximum highest height and I felt it was still too low in the rear. The only real solution was to replace the spring with a taller version to allow more adjustment. I removed the springs and saw how much the 6" spring settled! It was standing at a 5.5" spring. No wonder I had no more adjustment! The original spring that was included with the Ground controls were Eibach 6.5" spring. Since Swift does not produce half increment springs, I thought it would've been a great idea to get 4 6" springs. I should've gotten a 7" in the rear in the first place! :facepalm

After 4-5 jackups to get the height to about 23" from bottom of fender to the bottom of the rim, I felt I had to raise the front to match. I have to say, it looks stock to me but I will be okay with this for now as I know I have more clearance when the suspension is fully loaded. The previous setup was 22.4" in the front, 22" in the rear.

AFE Intake Reinstall:
It's been a few hundred miles on the stock intake and I do not have a CEL for too lean. Something between installing the AFE intake and driving it caused the CEL. I decided to reinstall the AFE intake and reset the adaptations since I did not do that last time. I tried doing it through INPA but I manage to get a CEL and a crazy rough idle. A brief talk to Kalim and resetting the adaptations from DIS instead of INPA resulted in a proper idling ZHP again. Thank you Kalim for the assist!

Rear Passenger Camber Bolt:
I also replaced one of the camber bolts in the rear suspension. The driver side is completely seized, and I cannot for the love of me, move the bolt. I left it as is. I will address it when I bring the car to Performance Technic to address a few more items at once.


On to the Pictures:

http://i.imgur.com/l00pGg8l.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/INpXkXnl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/OcAgbxLl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/dkynfLIl.jpg?1


The picture suck I know. :(

On a sadder note, the driver seat seems to be getting worse. I may have to suck it up and buy a new skin for the driver seat.

http://i.imgur.com/Yf43Fycl.jpg

[cyberkaa]

Minor Update:


Rear Swift Springs Install:
Sunday I decided to tackle replacing my short 6" springs in the rear with a 7" spring. The spring perch was at it's maximum highest height and I felt it was still too low in the rear. The only real solution was to replace the spring with a taller version to allow more adjustment. I removed the springs and saw how much the 6" spring settled! It was standing at a 5.5" spring. No wonder I had no more adjustment! The original spring that was included with the Ground controls were Eibach 6.5" spring. Since Swift does not produce half increment springs, I thought it would've been a great idea to get 4 6" springs. I should've gotten a 7" in the rear in the first place! :facepalm

After 4-5 jackups to get the height to about 23" from bottom of fender to the bottom of the rim, I felt I had to raise the front to match. I have to say, it looks stock to me but I will be okay with this for now as I know I have more clearance when the suspension is fully loaded. The previous setup was 22.4" in the front, 22" in the rear.

AFE Intake Reinstall:
It's been a few hundred miles on the stock intake and I do not have a CEL for too lean. Something between installing the AFE intake and driving it caused the CEL. I decided to reinstall the AFE intake and reset the adaptations since I did not do that last time. I tried doing it through INPA but I manage to get a CEL and a crazy rough idle. A brief talk to Kalim and resetting the adaptations from DIS instead of INPA resulted in a proper idling ZHP again. Thank you Kalim for the assist!

Rear Passenger Camber Bolt:
I also replaced one of the camber bolts in the rear suspension. The driver side is completely seized, and I cannot for the love of me, move the bolt. I left it as is. I will address it when I bring the car to Performance Technic to address a few more items at once.


On to the Pictures:



[IMGhttp://i.imgur.com/INpXkXnl.jpg



[IMGhttp://i.imgur.com/dkynfLIl.jpg?1


The picture suck I know. :(

On a sadder note, the driver seat seems to be getting worse. I may have to suck it up and buy a new skin for the driver seat.

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No prob, Derek!

Man, those springs really settled a lot. Real bummer about the seat. :/

[QC_ZHP]

Ride height looks spot on, weird seeing it on 135s!

[derbo]

Ride height looks spot on, weird seeing it on 135s!


Thanks Steve!

I'm actually trying to get it back down to 22.5" after it settles the springs a bit. I was aiming to be similar to yours in the rear.

[QC_ZHP]

Thanks Steve!

I'm actually trying to get it back down to 22.5" after it settles the springs a bit. I was aiming to be similar to yours in the rear.

:thumbup Say no to wheel gap.

[derbo]

I'm waiting for the springs to settle and it should be match your 22 1/4" rear Steve! :thumbup

I want to do an alignment but tires are near end of its life (tires been on the rims since 2009 and at 4/32nds) and I need to get that camber bolt removed.



It is weird seeing it on 135s but it's nice to see it on 18s again :)

[wertyu78]

I'm waiting for the springs to settle and it should be match your 22 1/4" rear Steve! :thumbup

I want to do an alignment but tires are near end of its life (tires been on the rims since 2009 and at 4/32nds) and I need to get that camber bolt removed.



It is weird seeing it on 135s but it's nice to see it on 18s again :)

burn the tires off!!


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[derbo]

Hahah you know it. Maybe I could do it at the skid pad :D

[wertyu78]

2nd gear brake stand


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[derbo]

you might have more power than i do ;)

[wertyu78]

you might have more power than i do ;)
I doubt it!


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[derbo]

Thanks to Wyatt,

I changed the DSC options to have a single stage DSC. I am unclear at exactly what the Logic LSD option does.

DSC

LOGIK_HA_SPERRE aktiv/nicht_aktiv Logic Limited-Slip Differential
SPERRDIFFERENZREGELUNG aktiv/nicht_aktiv Differential Locking Control
TRAKTIONDIFFERENZREGELUNG aktiv/nicht_aktiv Differential Traction Control



I'm going to read a bit more about it.

http://www.unofficialbmw.com/images/e46m3diff.pdf

http://www.bmwtech.ru/pdf/e46/ST034/13%20P1%20Traction%20and%20Stability%20Control%20I nternet.pdf

http://www.bmwtech.ru/pdf/e46/ST034/14%20P2%20Traction%20and%20Stability%20Control%20I nternet.pdf

[PirateZHP]

I'm going to read a bit more about it.



... and take vids...

[derbo]

Oh hush Matt :P

[wertyu78]

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[derbo]

I'm just going to copy/paste this from the Coding thread about the MK60 and LSD.

Update:

My zhp cluster does not have M Track Mode Icon during the cluster self-test. From the faint print, I do not see the icon present. The DSC 2-stage indicator is still a viable option.

Vehicle Info:
330i 10/2003 MY2004
DSC Module MK60.C12

So far, this is the list of the options I believe I should enable:


PRE_MSR
aktiv
LOGIK_HA_SPERRE
aktiv
SPERRDIFFERENZREGELUNG
nicht_aktiv
UEBERSTEUERN_MUE_0_2
wert_08
UEBERSTEUERN_MUE_1_2
wert_11
UNTERSTEUERSCHWELLE_2
wert_04
UNTERSTEUERN_MUE_0_2
wert_02
UNTERSTEUERN_MUE_1_2
wert_03


It is also here on my google spreadsheet:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1PwZoAJHq47_SZz_zRG4L_Axn8X_VvMdZViXjEZheo1Q/edit?usp=sharing

Results:
The C12 module failed to code the different understeer and oversteer parameters that the ZCP MK60 has enabled. I recieved a fault code4 "coding is faulty" when I tried to enable the parameters.

With help from Kalim, I use NCSdummy find out the parameters were not available in the C12 module DATEN File itself. I browsed other MK60 modules and found that the C06 module is an M3 MK60 with the available parameters I wanted. I grabbed the C06 module data values for the parameter values I wanted and added them to the C12 module. Once the module was updated I proceeded to NCSexpert. I recoded the C12 module with the newly added parameters with no errors/issues from NCSexpert. I opened up DIS to double check for faults/errors on the MK60 and I did not see any errors or faults during a short test.

I did not get to drive the car yet, let alone start it up. However based on the DIS module short test, it seems that the DSC is accepting the new parameters. If these parameters actually make a difference, I will have to find out.


Thank you Kalim for your help! Thank you Terra for the information, and Thank you Wyatt for actually making a thread here that pushed me to look into this. :X

[wertyu78]

I'm just going to copy/paste this from the Coding thread about the MK60 and LSD.

Update:

My zhp cluster does not have M Track Mode Icon during the cluster self-test. From the faint print, I do not see the icon present. The DSC 2-stage indicator is still a viable option.

Vehicle Info:
330i 10/2003 MY2004
DSC Module MK60.C12

So far, this is the list of the options I believe I should enable:


PRE_MSR
aktiv
LOGIK_HA_SPERRE
aktiv
SPERRDIFFERENZREGELUNG
nicht_aktiv
UEBERSTEUERN_MUE_0_2
wert_08
UEBERSTEUERN_MUE_1_2
wert_11
UNTERSTEUERSCHWELLE_2
wert_04
UNTERSTEUERN_MUE_0_2
wert_02
UNTERSTEUERN_MUE_1_2
wert_03


It is also here on my google spreadsheet:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1PwZoAJHq47_SZz_zRG4L_Axn8X_VvMdZViXjEZheo1Q/edit?usp=sharing

Results:
The C12 module failed to code the different understeer and oversteer parameters that the ZCP MK60 has enabled. I recieved a fault code4 "coding is faulty" when I tried to enable the parameters.

With help from Kalim, I use NCSdummy find out the parameters were not available in the C12 module DATEN File itself. I browsed other MK60 modules and found that the C06 module is an M3 MK60 with the available parameters I wanted. I grabbed the C06 module data values for the parameter values I wanted and added them to the C12 module. Once the module was updated I proceeded to NCSexpert. I recoded the C12 module with the newly added parameters with no errors/issues from NCSexpert. I opened up DIS to double check for faults/errors on the MK60 and I did not see any errors or faults during a short test.

I did not get to drive the car yet, let alone start it up. However based on the DIS module short test, it seems that the DSC is accepting the new parameters. If these parameters actually make a difference, I will have to find out.


Thank you Kalim for your help! Thank you Terra for the information, and Thank you Wyatt for actually making a thread here that pushed me to look into this. :X

Wow. Great work! I wanted to work on some of this last night but regular wrenching duties and ordering of parts took precedence, unfortunately.



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[cyberkaa]

No prob, Derek! Thanks for being a guinea pig, haha. Really looking forward to seeing how the DSC responds to those changes.

[QC_ZHP]

You guys are having all the fun :(

[derbo]

Wow. Great work! I wanted to work on some of this last night but regular wrenching duties and ordering of parts took precedence, unfortunately.



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No prob, Derek! Thanks for being a guinea pig, haha. Really looking forward to seeing how the DSC responds to those changes.


You guys are having all the fun :(


Thanks guys.

Wyatt,

I love Mechanical work alot too! Of course modifying the MK60 sure felt alot like my daily work hacking so I felt right at home. LOL.


Kalim,

Thanks for the help! If your MK60 module had the same lines, I'm sure you wouldve done the same by now haha.


Steve,

One of us! One of us! You need an LSD pronto!

[PirateZHP]

You guys are having all the fun :(

You buy an LSD and I will buy your 3.38...

(adding fuel to the fire! :devilish )

[derbo]

Orrrr you get a LSD Matt :)


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[PirateZHP]

Orrrr you get a LSD Matt :)


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Oh, I would love to... but money pieces restrict me at this point.

[QC_ZHP]

Steve,

One of us! One of us! You need an LSD pronto!

Its on the list after tires/brakes. I'm seriously impressed with the coding work you guys are doing, inspired me to look into it and now I'm sitting here at work blowing my mind on bmwcoding.com trying to get started.


You buy an LSD and I will buy your 3.38...

(adding fuel to the fire! :devilish )

Deal.

[derbo]

Steve if you need help ,feel free to ask away! :D


I'm PM a few links to start with.

[QC_ZHP]

Thanks buddy, questions are going to be inevitable. All this info is intimidating

[cyberkaa]

Thanks guys.

Wyatt,

I love Mechanical work alot too! Of course modifying the MK60 sure felt alot like my daily work hacking so I felt right at home. LOL.


Kalim,

Thanks for the help! If your MK60 module had the same lines, I'm sure you wouldve done the same by now haha.


Steve,

One of us! One of us! You need an LSD pronto!

Maybe I'll try hacking on my pleb spec Mk60. It might have the features hidden like yours did!
If not, there's always the spare Mk60 module supposedly from an M3 or Z4M sitting around. :)

[derbo]

Maybe I'll try hacking on my pleb spec Mk60. It might have the features hidden like yours did!
If not, there's always the spare Mk60 module supposedly from an M3 or Z4M sitting around. :)



Do it! C.06 has all the parameters for M Track Mode.

[wertyu78]

Do it! C.06 has all the parameters for M Track Mode.




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[cyberkaa]

Do it! C.06 has all the parameters for M Track Mode.

Yeah, I've done the retrofit before and I looked at C06 again last night. I wonder if my ROM is much different or if it's just masked out like yours probably is.

[derbo]

I bet it is masked out. I was surprised when I added the missing values, the options row showed all the "restrictions" right away like it was already hard-coded in there... :idea

[cakM3]

Derek, I may be looking into doing this ///M track mode this weekend. At least I will be looking into doing this for my ///M....if you don't mind... I will be texting you with questions :thumbsup

[derbo]

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:eeps Friend is picking up some goodies for me.

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[Vas]

I hope that is what I think it is

[derbo]

I hope that is what I think it is

I think you know what you think it is. :)

[Vas]

this is going to be EPIC then

[PirateZHP]

... why don't I know what's happening?!

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[QC_ZHP]

Now I HAVE to know...

[cakM3]

Derek.....now you have me curious :)

[wertyu78]

What is it?


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[derbo]

Its a big upgrade

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[Pip]

Big as in S54?

[az3579]

Teaser posts suck. Get to the point!


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[danewilson77]

#bigearner

[cakM3]

TS2.....

[derbo]

Not that big LOL. Those boxes aren't that big.

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[Vas]

What color did you go with ?

[derbo]

Dark as can be.

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[Johal E32]

wheels?

[derbo]

When I pick them up from my friend I'll take proper pics :)

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[cakM3]

ahhhhhhhhh! All the suspense in this thread....:p

[derbo]

It's not that baddd :P

[Avetiso]

BBK

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[derbo]

BBK

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now was that so hard? lol

[Avetiso]

now was that so hard? lol

I wanted to give somebody else a chance lol.

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[derbo]

Whats in the Box:

Stoptech 332mm BBK for Front.
Color: Black Calipers
Brakes: Slotted
Pads: Stoptech Street Pads

I will be ordering PFC pads shortly after I get these.

[johnrando]

Sweet.

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[JupiterBMW]

Pics oar ban. :mob

[derbo]

Pics oar ban. :mob

Didn't get it yet. My friend picked it up locally in SoCal since he was down there for Formula Drift Long Beach.

[Johal E32]

Gonna sell the 135 BBK?

[derbo]

Gonna sell the 135 BBK?

Johal,

Yup! I've actually been talking to Brian in Scotts Valley (325i from E46F) when I almost purchased a used Stoptech Kit in December. I backed out of the deal and he's been waiting patiently for me to sell it to him soon.

Were you interested in it?

[Johal E32]

Johal,

Yup! I've actually been talking to Brian in Scotts Valley (325i from E46F) when I almost purchased a used Stoptech Kit in December. I backed out of the deal and he's been waiting patiently for me to sell it to him soon.

Were you interested in it?

PM me a price

[Avetiso]

Might be interested in your old set, too, Derek. Let me know if nothing else happens.

[Vas]

Awesome that you got the Stoptech.

So now those spare performance rotors that you have. Planning on letting them go?

[Torxuvin]

Pics oar ban. :mob

:mob

[derbo]

PM me a price


Might be interested in your old set, too, Derek. Let me know if nothing else happens.


I highly doubt that the guy will back out of the deal but if he does, we can talk :)



Awesome that you got the Stoptech.

So now those spare performance rotors that you have. Planning on letting them go?

If my cousin does not want a set, I possible will have 2 pairs of front rotors for sale.



:mob

Hopefully I can pick them up tonight. :P

[cakM3]

Very nice Derek!!! Congrats!

[Vas]

Vultures are out big time for your current set-up lol.

[derbo]

Very nice Derek!!! Congrats!

Thanks Charlie!


Vultures are out big time for your current set-up lol.


LOL.

My calipers aren't in prestine condition. They've been tracked on and used. If you are looking for a nice clean set, look elsewhere. These were used to their potential lol. Dust boots are melted, and there are knicks and knacks all over the caliper. :)

What would be included in the part-out:


BMW Performance Calipers L + R
BMW OEM 135i Brake Pads
BMW OEM E46 Blank rotors for stock pads
BMW OEM Performance Rotors (tracked on, but still good)
BMW/Brembo Dust boot replacements (good for one pair)
ECSTuning SS Brake lines
Hardbrakes.com 1.0mm Titanium Brake Shields


I'm honestly not even sure what it's worth.

[derbo]

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[Vas]

Awesome. Those are sweet

[cyberkaa]

Nom nom nom.

[Avetiso]

I'm not at all looking for pristine. Sorry to vulture your shit. :)

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[Avetiso]

When you gonna install the stoptechs, Derek?! I want pics already.

[derbo]

When you gonna install the stoptechs, Derek?! I want pics already.



I'm not sure how my time schedule is. My team at work consist of 2 and the other guy is on vacation for 2 weeks. It means I'll be busy at work. I may have time on Sunday to install, but if not, it will be next week possibly.

[cakM3]

At least you can spend the week gazing at your new BBKs after you get home from work Derek! ;)

[derbo]

hhaha. I actually have the BBK sold to the local for a pretty good price I think.

[derbo]

I tried to install them today. Turns out I need an angle grinder to grind off the knuckle as the casting flash is a few mm too large for caliper bracket. CURSES YOU CASTING FLASH! I will try to outsource the angle grinder from someone or I might be lazy and get Performance technic to do a few things for me.

[cakM3]

Get it done Derek.....want to see installed pics ;)

[derbo]

Get it done Derek.....want to see installed pics ;)

I'm going to get Performance Technic to do it for me.


Replace seized caliper bolt
Install BBK
Get Alignment


I don't feel like cleaning up the metal dust so I'm taking the lazy route and getting the shop to do it for me. :)

I do have to put back on the ARC8s as their tires are newer than the ZHP wheels. This will be good for alignment.

[az3579]

What the hell is a casting flash? I've never heard of this term.


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[derbo]

What the hell is a casting flash? I've never heard of this term.


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http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flash_(manufacturing)

At the caliper mounting points, there is a flash at the end.

This isn't a BMW but its basically what I need to do. I am lazy. I'm going to get the shop to do it.
http://photos.motoiq.com/MotoIQ/Tech/350z-stoptech/IMG9730/910803521_FxUDd-L.jpg

[derbo]

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Just sitting there looking pretty :)

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[Hermes]

Looks good!

[cyberkaa]

Look at it sitting there patiently. It just wants to be driven!

[derbo]

Look at it sitting there patiently. It just wants to be driven!

Oh it got driven. Abused and driven :)

[Rovert]

Giddeup!!!

[cyberkaa]

Oh it got driven. Abused and driven :)

w00t!

[derbo]

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Sunday cruise to aptos BBQ!

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[Johal E32]

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Sunday cruise to aptos BBQ!

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duuuude. you gotta auto-x this thing sometime!

I'll see you in Oakland with the SCCA, April 27th. Save the date!

[derbo]

Ack. I am in Vegas that weekend. I have never done an auto x before.. I wonder how I am. Was never good at the tight stuff on a parking lot. LOL

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