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04ZHP_PDX
01-02-2011, 07:06 PM
I have researched this a bit and it sounds like it could be a number of things. From my research it sounds like it could be anything from fuel quality (I currently use Chevron 92 octane gas, so I think it is a good quality gas, but am open to suggestions on different fuels) to fuel/air filter to an o2 sensor or fuel injectors. I also came across the possibility of it being a bad catalytic converter though. Any thoughts from you all?

Thanks guys!

Marcus-SanDiego
01-02-2011, 07:10 PM
So it doesn't go away?

As I was reading, I was thinking that it could be the foul smell that sometimes comes from our air vents.

04ZHP_PDX
01-02-2011, 07:14 PM
So it doesn't go away?

As I was reading, I was thinking that it could be the foul smell that sometimes comes from our air vents.

It starts about 1 minute after starting the car when it's been sitting for awhile. It also lasts about a minute, then is gone. It is eerily similar to a fart :confused...but isn't.

thesixsins
01-02-2011, 07:50 PM
I've heard Cats produces the smell...

Your car doesn't happen to be silver grey?

04ZHP_PDX
01-02-2011, 08:03 PM
I've heard Cats produces the smell...

Your car doesn't happen to be silver grey?

Yeah, car is silver grey. Bought it from a guy in Salem about a week ago. Have you seen it around?

mimalmo
01-02-2011, 08:09 PM
High sulphur content in the gas is common. Switch to another brand for a couple tankfuls and monitor with your nose.

Marcus-SanDiego
01-02-2011, 08:54 PM
Yeah, car is silver grey. Bought it from a guy in Salem about a week ago. Have you seen it around?

That's the one nice thing about the ZHP. You don't see many around. I'm not shocked if Six has seen your car.

04ZHP_PDX
01-03-2011, 03:53 PM
High sulphur content in the gas is common. Switch to another brand for a couple tankfuls and monitor with your nose.

OK. Excellent. That's an easy test. Thank you very much!

pyreguy
01-03-2011, 04:27 PM
The only time I have ever had those symptoms it was my cat.

thesixsins
01-04-2011, 12:37 AM
Yeah, car is silver grey. Bought it from a guy in Salem about a week ago. Have you seen it around?

I was strongly considering his car over the summer but he decided to keep it before I could even test drive it. Where In Portland are you? I'd still love to test drive it and see how the AA SuperCharger works... I'm contemplating one for the future...

04ZHP_PDX
01-04-2011, 05:10 PM
I was strongly considering his car over the summer but he decided to keep it before I could even test drive it. Where In Portland are you? I'd still love to test drive it and see how the AA SuperCharger works... I'm contemplating one in the future...

I'm in St. Johns, but work in Tigard. I'd love to show you the car and go for a drive...send me a pm and we can work something out.

Also - who did the artwork in your sig? I need to get one done for my car :)!

danewilson77
01-04-2011, 05:18 PM
Yeah.....six has a nasty sig....but also consider the below as an option.

This was hand sketched by an artist from Poland.....

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Imola%20Bimmer/ZHPfinal-1.jpg

The original

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Imola%20Bimmer/ZHPfinal.jpg

04ZHP_PDX
01-04-2011, 07:23 PM
Sexy DW. Sexy.

Maximus57
01-04-2011, 07:26 PM
Pyreguy, What are you feeding your cat? Hormel Chili!

pyreguy
01-05-2011, 03:06 AM
and boiled eggs. Is that weird?