Wyatt's Progress/Build Thread : Silbergrau/Alcantara Sedan (Picture Heavy)

[wertyu78]

1522115222

RE transmission mounts + OEM guibo and CSB.


Sent from my iPhone

[Avetiso]

Good work!

[Vas]

Nice. Lift makes stuff easy.

[slater]

definitely does... notice the diff is out, too. hmmm. ;)

[wertyu78]

Lift access is soooooooooooooo nice. My diff is always in and out.... sigh. Coming back out again this weekend.


Sent from my iPhone

[mbeckel]

Very nice build thread. Question regarding the switch from road racing, is your setup going to build enough power to consistently power through the drifts?

[wertyu78]

Very nice build thread. Question regarding the switch from road racing, is your setup going to build enough power to consistently power through the drifts?

Drifting requires big power to be competitive, and it will kill a car. I'll stick with grassroots drift events (usually expo center parking lots) for now. Cheap tires pumped to 50 psi slide well with the cars power band. It's all about keeping the speed consistent and shifting the weight.

My true driving passion is in road course driving. I've done a bit more of that lately.

[mbeckel]

Drifting requires big power to be competitive, and it will kill a car. I'll stick with grassroots drift events (usually expo center parking lots) for now. Cheap tires pumped to 50 psi slide well with the cars power band. It's all about keeping the speed consistent and shifting the weight.

My true driving passion is in road course driving. I've done a bit more of that lately.
I just strongly feel that the zhp is more built for road racing and auto cross. I think an E46/36 with a LS1 drivetrain would be killer in drifting!

[derbo]

Wyatt, you never mentioned why you switched out the 3.64. I demand answers!

[az3579]

Wyatt, you never mentioned why you switched out the 3.64. I demand answers!

I'm guessing something to do with too much shifting...

[OtterEffect]

Just read through this whole thread... what a nice car, and epic mods too! I want to see more of your tail-happy ZHP :biggrin ...have any videos of recent events?

[wertyu78]

I just strongly feel that the zhp is more built for road racing and auto cross. I think an E46/36 with a LS1 drivetrain would be killer in drifting!

Without a doubt, Road Course driving is where the car performs its best; especially on R compounds

[wertyu78]

Wyatt, you never mentioned why you switched out the 3.64. I demand answers!



Just playing around with different ratios buddy! Help me find 4.10's!

[wertyu78]

I'm guessing something to do with too much shifting...

Nope, I found it to be perfect for spirited driving but didn't do too well on the highway.... 28mpg was the best I could get.

[wertyu78]

Just read through this whole thread... what a nice car, and epic mods too! I want to see more of your tail-happy ZHP :biggrin ...have any videos of recent events?

Ask and you shall receive!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFFqIcYgjTI&list=UU_qY83vlnFq2gy2tYz39l-g

[Pip]

Looks fun!

[OtterEffect]

:jawdrop


Sent from my potato using Tapatalk

[derbo]

Ask and you shall receive!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFFqIcYgjTI&list=UU_qY83vlnFq2gy2tYz39l-g

Damn i need to do one. :)

[wertyu78]

Damn i need to do one. :)

I bet you won't!


Sent from my iPhone

[derbo]

I bet you won't!


Sent from my iPhone

You are probably right. Maybe at thunderhills skid pad.

[wertyu78]

You are probably right. Maybe at thunderhills skid pad.

That's a good legal way to do it. Right on.


Sent from my iPhone

[wertyu78]

16450

It's a good day when....


Sent from my iPhone

[derbo]

:exciteddddd

[UdubBadger]

Excellent addition

[94jedi]

Holy smokin' biscuits!!! Just spent the last hour going through this thread...Is the word "epic" still used? hahaha That doesn't scratch the surface of this thread lol

Wyatt, you've done some amazing things w/ this car. Thanks for keeping us posted! I was considering selling my ZHP in favor of an e46 M3 but I think you've convinced me to keep this car for a very long time. Now I just need a handy friend like you down here in Raleigh NC lol.

[wertyu78]

Holy smokin' biscuits!!! Just spent the last hour going through this thread...Is the word "epic" still used? hahaha That doesn't scratch the surface of this thread lol

Wyatt, you've done some amazing things w/ this car. Thanks for keeping us posted! I was considering selling my ZHP in favor of an e46 M3 but I think you've convinced me to keep this car for a very long time. Now I just need a handy friend like you down here in Raleigh NC lol.

Glad you liked it! It's been a fun project & I've learned a lot along the way. The ZHP is truly an incredible car - I much prefer to drive it, even when I have some exotic options available to me. Nothing is the same - I love it.

The car has been very good to me. As I get settled in SoCal - I plan completely overhauling the cosmetic bits and making it pretty again. I've also just discovered that Bimtune now supports MS45.1! AWESOME - I can finally tune it for the mods.

[johnrando]

Cool addition.

[wertyu78]

1646016461


Sent from my iPhone

[danewilson77]

Annnnnnnd there's the pics. .....BOING!

"No flamesuit required"

[derbo]

So sexy. I want it. :D

[wertyu78]

[QUOT E=94jedi;397585]Holy smokin' biscuits!!! Just spent the last hour going through this thread...Is the word "epic" still used? hahaha That doesn't scratch the surface of this thread lol

Wyatt, you've done some amazing things w/ this car. Thanks for keeping us posted! I was considering selling my ZHP in favor of an e46 M3 but I think you've convinced me to keep this car for a very long time. Now I just need a handy friend like you down here in Raleigh NC lol.[/QUOTE]


I should've put an S54 in it and called it a day, lol. Funny thing is, I almost did. I had a parts car lined up, but somebody beat me to it by a few hours. Otherwise, it would be a S54ZHP.

It's fun building these things. Nothing like an E46, specifically a ZHP.



Sent from my iPhone

[wertyu78]

Finally installed the new differential last Sunday.

16669
16670
16671

I spilled some fluid when filling it, so it sort of looks like it's leaking. I used permatex red RTV this time, so we'll see if it holds up. I was all out of "Right stuff" and hondabond.


Sent from my iPhone

[NoVAphotog]

Sweet. Any good DIY's out there for this job slash anymore pics of the process?

[wertyu78]

Sweet. Any good DIY's out there for this job slash anymore pics of the process?

Hmm, I should write a DIY for this. Damn... I should've taken pictures!


Sent from my iPhone

[Vas]

The worst part is seperating the exhaust from the headers for the first time. Those studs and nuts are usually rusted to the point that they just snap. Then you have to drill them out. PITA.

[wertyu78]

The worst part is seperating the exhaust from the headers for the first time. Those studs and nuts are usually rusted to the point that they just snap. Then you have to drill them out. PITA.

Agreed. Luckily, I've got headers and regular hardware so it's not bad at all.


Sent from my iPhone

[NoVAphotog]

Hmm, I should write a DIY for this.

:thumbsup

[johnrando]

Good stuff. Guess that's crossed off the list for the maint. meet. :)

Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

[wertyu78]

Good stuff. Guess that's crossed off the list for the maint. meet. :)

Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

Haha absolutely! Still need to knock out a bunch of misc. stuff.


Sent from my iPhone

[derbo]

did you drive it yet Wyatt?

[wertyu78]

did you drive it yet Wyatt?

Drove it home from the rental bay, drove it all week & weekend, and then flew to Atlanta. Drives flawlessly


Sent from my iPhone

[derbo]

jelly. :)

[wertyu78]

jelly. :)

The roads are wet today. Took a ton of self control not to hoon.


Sent from my iPhone

[johnrando]

hoon? Just looked it up. Did not know that word.

[derbo]

hoon? Just looked it up. Did not know that word.

it's slang?

[NoVAphotog]

Drove it home from the rental bay, drove it all week & weekend, and then flew to Atlanta. Drives flawlessly


Any chance of a review (youtube videos) similar to Fenrir/Ben's review of the Quaife when you get a chance/after a few more miles Wyatt?

[wertyu78]

Any chance of a review (youtube videos) similar to Fenrir/Ben's review of the Quaife when you get a chance/after a few more miles Wyatt?

Sure. Could you link it to me?


Sent from my iPhone

[NoVAphotog]

Sure. Could you link it to me?


:thumbsup

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?14240-Quaife-Helical-LSD-Review

[wertyu78]

17802

Ahem. This was at the shop next to my office. Much want.


Sent from my iPhone

[danewilson77]

Nice! I'm sure you could have it.

"No flamesuit required"

[Sockethead]

Sweet. Any good DIY's out there for this job slash anymore pics of the process?


The worst part is seperating the exhaust from the headers for the first time. Those studs and nuts are usually rusted to the point that they just snap. Then you have to drill them out. PITA.

I think I had a partial DIY for the diff swap some where... It's really easy to do. I swapped 3 times on my car and once in Charlie's ZHP, you don't even have to take the wheels off.

You have to use heat to get the header bolts off or they will just snap. Heat them cherry red. If they do snap, the bolts are just pressed in. They hammer right out. Put some heat on the flange if you have trouble...

If I find the time I'll do a DIY, I have some pics...

The LSD diff is one of my favorite mods :)

[Vas]

With those studs, they were a PITA for me. I sprayed them down, heated them up and they still snapped. Ended up having to drill all of them out which took forever.

[wertyu78]

Nice! I'm sure you could have it.

"No flamesuit required"


It's tempting, Dane. It's tempting. The Vorshlag swap kit & arduino Canbus integration board from Thaniel on bimmerforums make it an easy swap nowadays...

[Sockethead]

I just went over to their site.... that is just bad-ass. I'm old school. There is nothing like the sound of a V8. Looks like this swap is getting easier!

[wertyu78]

Update:

I finally decided what I want to do with the ZHP going forward. It's going to become very clean & pretty again. A junker E46 will be the next project, and my weekend fun car.

[Vas]

Does this mean paint ?

[johnrando]

Yes, deets?

[derbo]

Update:

I finally decided what I want to do with the ZHP going forward. It's going to become very clean & pretty again. A junker E46 will be the next project, and my weekend fun car.

About time!


Sent from iPad Mini

[wertyu78]

About time!


Sent from iPad Mini

well maybe after a few weekends of fun this season. New shoes on the way. I'll start cleaning her up now, but paint will wait until I have a new chassis ready for dedicated driving

[derbo]

well maybe after a few weekends of fun this season. New shoes on the way. I'll start cleaning her up now, but paint will wait until I have a new chassis ready for dedicated driving
Totally understandable. A Prius? Lolll

sent from my phone

[wertyu78]

Totally understandable. A Prius? Lolll

sent from my phone

Nah. Looking for another e46 to setup for DE's. Would swap my suspension over to it and find something softer for the ZHP.

Ideally I'll find a roller e46 that needs a motor. That would prompt me to build a s54 for the ZHP, and swap my built m54 into the DE car.

But yeah, doubt that's going to happen anytime soon.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[wertyu78]

New rubber - 255/40/17 NITTO NT05's

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/05/42aff20388fb9d6a1b819fca66ecc809.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[JB3]

Giggity.

Side note, googling c2 zhp brought me to this thread long before I was a member. Love your car and your approach. I'm always following the progress.

[wertyu78]

This week I started with getting the interior of the ZHP back up to par. The car has seen 170,000 miles now, and mechanically is very solid, but is slacking in the cosmetic department.

I started by removing and repainting the rear parcel shelf. It wasn't hard, but it was a bit of a PITA - I had to remove more items than I anticipated, and those darn push rivets broke, so Long Beach BMW charged me $8 for four of them.

I used black Duplicolor fabric paint from Autozone (the flat finish). It's noticeably darker than the faded seats, but matches very well with the headliner.

233752337623377233782337923380233812338223383

Next, I removed the A and C pillars, and plan on removing the B pillars after the new year. I'll be ordering black alcantara fabric to re-wrap the group. Whatever is left over will be used toward making a new shift boot and e-brake boot. Then, maybe a new coby wheel.


2338423385

[ELCID86]

Nice work. Those plastic rivets at a big PITA. I always lose at least one of the middle push parts [emoji45]. Looks so much better now!


---
"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - an e46f member

[Vas]

Great job

[johnrando]

Nice werk!

Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

[wertyu78]

Been a while since I've updated this thread.... aside from general maintenance, the car has remained the same for the most part - it's looking rougher cosmetically as I drive the car more, and harder, and is on the brink of 200k miles.

I've sent the diff back to Dan at Diffsonline for a refresh and upgrade to more aggressive specs, and have these in the works:

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170321/2cec5303f3543adee2735866f756b33d.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[slater]

MCS..... noice. double adjustable? clearly remote reservoir. those look like E36 fronts with that bracketry...

[wertyu78]

MCS..... noice. double adjustable? clearly remote reservoir. those look like E36 fronts with that bracketry...

Triples. MCS E46 struts have swaybar mounts on both sides, allowing them to be unisex. Great for the race guys as with this configuration, they can keep as little as one front and rear for spares.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[slater]

Triples. MCS E46 struts have swaybar mounts on both sides, allowing them to be unisex. Great for the race guys as with this configuration, they can keep as little as one front and rear for spares.

dude... you had me at 'triples.' ;)

very excited to hear what you think of them!

[sillieidiot]

mmm MCS. I am considering getting them too like way later down the line. I really like how they implemented the knobs for adjustments. I read that they have a clunking issue though.

[wertyu78]

mmm MCS. I am considering getting them too like way later down the line. I really like how they implemented the knobs for adjustments. I read that they have a clunking issue though.

full disclaimer, I actually work for MCS - that's what brought me back to the East Coast. Long before I worked for MCS, I was a believer in their products, and that weighed heavily on my decision to quit a reaaaallly great paying job in California, and move back to the South East and get into Motorsports for a living.

The clunking you are likely referring to is something some of the older 2WNR sets may demonstrate in cold weather (typically under 50 deg F). Just like anything MCS makes, the team stands behind it, and if anyone out there has any issues, it's as simple as a phone call to us, and it'll get resolved. That specific issue is a simple fix, where we rebuild the dampers with updated parts; and it's strictly the earlier 2WNR damper systems that can experience this, our 1WNR and remote reservoir damper setups use a different configuration.

The 2WNR is awesome, being able to make the adjustments (both bump & rebound) from the same knob is what caught my eye years ago, and that's when I started looking into MCS to use on my ZHP. Other systems require making one of the changes from underneath the car, and that I didn't like, especially when it's wet/raining - which is when you are most likely to make a change, hehe - crawling underneath a car on wet grass/pavement isn't fun.

Fast forward a few years, and somehow I ended up working here; funny how life works out sometimes :cool

[derbo]

mmm triples. :)

[slater]

full disclaimer, I actually work for MCS - that's what brought me back to the East Coast. Long before I worked for MCS, I was a believer in their products, and that weighed heavily on my decision to quit a reaaaallly great paying job in California, and move back to the South East and get into Motorsports for a living.

The clunking you are likely referring to is something some of the older 2WNR sets may demonstrate in cold weather (typically under 50 deg F). Just like anything MCS makes, the team stands behind it, and if anyone out there has any issues, it's as simple as a phone call to us, and it'll get resolved. That specific issue is a simple fix, where we rebuild the dampers with updated parts; and it's strictly the earlier 2WNR damper systems that can experience this, our 1WNR and remote reservoir damper setups use a different configuration.

The 2WNR is awesome, being able to make the adjustments (both bump & rebound) from the same knob is what caught my eye years ago, and that's when I started looking into MCS to use on my ZHP. Other systems require making one of the changes from underneath the car, and that I didn't like, especially when it's wet/raining - which is when you are most likely to make a change, hehe - crawling underneath a car on wet grass/pavement isn't fun.

Fast forward a few years, and somehow I ended up working here; funny how life works out sometimes :cool

very cool, wyatt! and sounds like you made the right decision - i've thought long and hard about quitting a good paying job to do something motorsport-related. but i have a family to support... ;)

[sillieidiot]

full disclaimer, I actually work for MCS - that's what brought me back to the East Coast. Long before I worked for MCS, I was a believer in their products, and that weighed heavily on my decision to quit a reaaaallly great paying job in California, and move back to the South East and get into Motorsports for a living.

The clunking you are likely referring to is something some of the older 2WNR sets may demonstrate in cold weather (typically under 50 deg F). Just like anything MCS makes, the team stands behind it, and if anyone out there has any issues, it's as simple as a phone call to us, and it'll get resolved. That specific issue is a simple fix, where we rebuild the dampers with updated parts; and it's strictly the earlier 2WNR damper systems that can experience this, our 1WNR and remote reservoir damper setups use a different configuration.

The 2WNR is awesome, being able to make the adjustments (both bump & rebound) from the same knob is what caught my eye years ago, and that's when I started looking into MCS to use on my ZHP. Other systems require making one of the changes from underneath the car, and that I didn't like, especially when it's wet/raining - which is when you are most likely to make a change, hehe - crawling underneath a car on wet grass/pavement isn't fun.

Fast forward a few years, and somehow I ended up working here; funny how life works out sometimes :cool

Oh so it was you lol I remember I read somewhere that one of the members said that they worked at MCS (discount? :eeps jk not ready to buy at all lol). Yeah I looked into their stuff for awhile now. Since they came out practically. I remember reading that they were from Moton and after they got bought by AST. They went and created MCS. So I have no doubts about their quality. I've also heard great things about their CS so yeah.

Yeah I love that idea for the knobs. I hated going under the car and when your car is too low, it's even more of a bitch lol Glad to know the clunking issue has been resolved though. I haven't checked about them since I last read about that. Been keeping myself from researching shit so I don't buy stuff this year lol

But yeah, congrats on getting that job. Sucked that we couldn't meet. I think you were supposed to check out JR's car for the longest time on my lift but it never worked out. I'm looking forward to your review of those triples.

[wertyu78]

very cool, wyatt! and sounds like you made the right decision - i've thought long and hard about quitting a good paying job to do something motorsport-related. but i have a family to support... ;)

I thought long and hard about it, and ultimately, it's one of the best decisions I've made. Even with the big bucks in California, the quality of living was poor. The idea of spending a million dollars on a 60 year old fixer-upper home didn't bode well. Even with the big pay cut, I am living a more comfortable lifestyle in the South East - plenty of *new* homes, on nice sized lots, with great views, for 1/4 - 1/5 the cost.


Oh so it was you lol I remember I read somewhere that one of the members said that they worked at MCS (discount? :eeps jk not ready to buy at all lol). Yeah I looked into their stuff for awhile now. Since they came out practically. I remember reading that they were from Moton and after they got bought by AST. They went and created MCS. So I have no doubts about their quality. I've also heard great things about their CS so yeah.

Yeah I love that idea for the knobs. I hated going under the car and when your car is too low, it's even more of a bitch lol Glad to know the clunking issue has been resolved though. I haven't checked about them since I last read about that. Been keeping myself from researching shit so I don't buy stuff this year lol

But yeah, congrats on getting that job. Sucked that we couldn't meet. I think you were supposed to check out JR's car for the longest time on my lift but it never worked out. I'm looking forward to your review of those triples.

Yeah, the damper world is very interesting, it's a very small community! I'm fortunate to be working with some incredible guys and the amount of knowledge and experience that they have is unreal - I learn something every. damn. day.

It is a shame that we didn't ever get a chance to link up while I was out there, I'll be in Fontana next month for the Porsche Festival of Speed, which isn't terribly far from you, IIRC?

[slater]

I thought long and hard about it, and ultimately, it's one of the best decisions I've made. Even with the big bucks in California, the quality of living was poor. The idea of spending a million dollars on a 60 year old fixer-upper home didn't bode well. Even with the big pay cut, I am living a more comfortable lifestyle in the South East - plenty of *new* homes, on nice sized lots, with great views, for 1/4 - 1/5 the cost.

nice, sounds like good stuff all around! :cheers

[wertyu78]

The pile of shhhhtttufff continues to grow larger.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170322/6ea6045e8ca6815f4fcfc8f1b0b62b19.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[derbo]

I'm egg-cited Wyatt. :)

[wertyu78]

Dressed up the dampers the other day. Hyperco helpers & guides, Eibach springs, and vorshlag camber plates up front, and typical non-coilover configuration in the rear with BimmerWorld spherical shock mounts.

Decided to spring it soft to start with, at 625lbs up front, and 750lbs in the rear. Will bump up to 800/900 and ditch the rear bar in the near future.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170323/ca6c64f39c77d4597b62844744852c6a.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170323/fcbda25975c508f1d941c4ca13560784.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170323/6b5642bbefaae6e751de59b5bd64c133.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170323/4f8d8044b01da53a49200575c9bb5c92.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170323/d42e0a095e6caaec0d01931fd6f70525.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170323/23586b09da5c4430742e91f03327c8e4.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170323/b0fcdb0f59049099a220a359571f696d.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170323/541ed3ed4f6e5bb89de38088b83d61d0.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170323/dd4df87b52784c1fddb8f4917248fb7c.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[BMWCurves]

Very cool. Where do you mount, for back of a better name, the "accessory"/"inboard" portion of the shock/strut?

[wertyu78]

Very cool. Where do you mount, for back of a better name, the "accessory"/"inboard" portion of the shock/strut?

The rear setup as built functions identically to a stock setup - the rear shock uses the OE pickup points and pin mount/rear shock mount, and the spring will sit in the "bucket", like an OE spring would. Adjustable spring perches coming into play here.

When we build these in coilover configuration, the shock becomes eye-to-eye, and a double shear bracket/clevis mount is used on the underside of the rear shock tower pickup point.

[Vas]

The rear setup as built functions identically to a stock setup - the rear shock uses the OE pickup points and pin mount/rear shock mount, and the spring will sit in the "bucket", like an OE spring would. Adjustable spring perches coming into play here.

When we build these in coilover configuration, the shock becomes eye-to-eye, and a double shear bracket/clevis mount is used on the underside of the rear shock tower pickup point.

I think he was talking about mounting the external reservoir.

Sweet set-up though

[slater]

very nice looking, wyatt. why those spring rates, though? isn't that way too stiff for the front? what is your suspension frequency going to be?

[johnrando]

Cool

Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

[wertyu78]

Update: I got the dampers on the car - reservoirs are mounted temporarily until I decide on a more permanent setup. Big thanks to the guys at Markert Motor Works for letting me use a lift & tools. Thanks Dave, Rob, Tyler, David, Andres, and Ray!

The diff came back from Diffsonline - did a 3.46 R&P swap and rebuild/upgrade to the limited slip unit itself. Thanks Dan!

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170328/0d5d510e160bea56b7859310feb3a145.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170328/1b4e5ae7001d398bfd08f7e1a9c5e2a7.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170328/486b1d2c866ea8fc1db89c48255e1869.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170328/d0fecd70f5ef1d660981c6078edd24c9.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[nextelbuddy]

had no idea you were local, love the suspension setup. what area you do you live in?

[wertyu78]

had no idea you were local, love the suspension setup. what area you do you live in?

I live in Buford and work in Alpharetta. We had dinner together with Tim, Brett, and Kahn; I was driving my Jeep that night, though.

[nextelbuddy]

I live in Buford and work in Alpharetta. We had dinner together with Tim, Brett, and Kahn; I was driving my Jeep that night, though.

oh THAT Wyatt lol. yes i know you then. i didnt know you had a silver E46 though.. i thought it was Red. sorry!

[wertyu78]

Not much to report today. Unboxed the diff and put the cover on. Will be getting it in the car at some point in the near future.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170329/7950a892db22ba995a24a65aa062dcec.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Hermes]

Not much to report today. Unboxed the diff and put the cover on. Will be getting it in the car at some point in the near future.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170329/7950a892db22ba995a24a65aa062dcec.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

did you break your diff again?

[wertyu78]

did you break your diff again?


No sir! Unlike the other diffs I ran before making the switch to Diffsonline, anything Dan builds seems to be indestructible. I'm hard on equipment and my diff is no exception....

I sent it off for a refresh and upgrade to 4 friction discs with more aggressive ramps.

[derbo]

No sir! Unlike the other diffs I ran before making the switch to Diffsonline, anything Dan builds seems to be indestructible. I'm hard on equipment and my diff is no exception....

I sent it off for a refresh and upgrade to 4 friction discs with more aggressive ramps.

YOU MONSTER. Definitely ain't an OS GIKEN. :rofl

[wertyu78]

Finally got around to popping the diff in at my buddies shop over the weekend. Thanks, Graham!

Also, big thanks to Dan @ Diffsonline on the killer setup. 4 clutch w/ 35/60 ramps. So. Much. Grip.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170418/d7e2099c76400c6fe78267350fc4a3a9.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170418/03a3cdecb959c270edc94031bcb8ada1.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170418/eff7a6c28378a83a7511af8bcd2d32ed.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[wertyu78]

I've really been diggin' the black wheels lately. I think I'll throw street tires on them and keep the conti Hoosiers on the silver wheels.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170418/2d3881dd7d492d61f80e058821e9e2b2.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[ZHPizza]

I've really been diggin' the black wheels lately. I think I'll throw street tires on them and keep the conti Hoosiers on the silver wheels.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170418/2d3881dd7d492d61f80e058821e9e2b2.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
The missing fender liner makes it look even more racecar. Was that removed for tire clearance or because of an oopsie?

[BMWCurves]

The missing fender liner makes it look even more racecar. Was that removed for tire clearance or because of an oopsie?

C) ZHP Superleggera.

Jokes aside, car does look good on that wheel/tire combo.

[nextelbuddy]

Looks so good man!

[slater]

Finally got around to popping the diff in at my buddies shop over the weekend. Thanks, Graham!

Also, big thanks to Dan @ Diffsonline on the killer setup. 4 clutch w/ 35/60 ramps. So. Much. Grip.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170418/03a3cdecb959c270edc94031bcb8ada1.jpg

love this pic, wyatt.

can you explain the 4 clutch choice for the diff, and the 35/60 ramp angles?

[johnrando]

Very nice!

Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

[danewilson77]

Did I mention how hard I hate Photobucket?

Sent from my S8+

[704sw]

Did I mention how hard I hate Photobucket?

Sent from my S8+

It can never be stated often enough.

[WOLFN8TR]

Did I mention how hard I hate Photobucket?

X2...[emoji35]

[wertyu78]

Did I mention how hard I hate Photobucket?

Sent from my S8+

I'm going to attempt downloading all of my photos from Photobucket. What's the new go to hosting service now - IMGUR?

[704sw]

I'm going to attempt downloading all of my photos from Photobucket. What's the new go to hosting service now - IMGUR?

Imgur is okay, but I don't love its organization. Flickr is a really good option as well.

[nextelbuddy]

flickr.. 1 TB free. been using it for at least 7 years no with 0 issues.

[Hornung418]

Every DIY I've been looking at for my Mk7 has all the pics on Photobucket...and every single thing except the thumbnail is blocked! You just have to tick a box to enable 3rd party hosting, I'm not sure if it is a chargeable service.

[webster]

Every DIY I've been looking at for my Mk7 has all the pics on Photobucket...and every single thing except the thumbnail is blocked! You just have to tick a box to enable 3rd party hosting, I'm not sure if it is a chargeable service.

$400 per year. Bunch of bs.

[sillieidiot]

I'm going to attempt downloading all of my photos from Photobucket. What's the new go to hosting service now - IMGUR?

god downloading from photobucket sucks so much. takes me forever. took me like all day to re-host everything with flickr and relink it. for my DIYs, i'm like screw it, just leave the pictures messed up lol

[sillieidiot]

Every DIY I've been looking at for my Mk7 has all the pics on Photobucket...and every single thing except the thumbnail is blocked! You just have to tick a box to enable 3rd party hosting, I'm not sure if it is a chargeable service.

Iono if it's the same for others. But at least for my DIYs, if you right-click and open the picture in a new tab, it goes straight into the photobucket page for it. That's what I've been telling people to do when they hit me up about my DIY pictures not working.

[Hornung418]

Iono if it's the same for others. But at least for my DIYs, if you right-click and open the picture in a new tab, it goes straight into the photobucket page for it. That's what I've been telling people to do when they hit me up about my DIY pictures not working.Thanks for the pro tip! I'll see what it's like on mobile later.

Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk

[wertyu78]

It's been a hot minute since I've updated this thread! I suspect I'll have a good update for the family soon, but nothing entirely new as of late - been doing some tidying up in my spare time:

https://imgur.com/4RkEYZN

https://imgur.com/JD2cQ4u

and the the E91 daily driver has been serving its purpose quite well!

https://imgur.com/lVZmsFE

The ZHP is on stands in the garage and has been in resting quite a bit over the last year and a half. We'll bring her back to life soon enough; race season will soon be over.

[johnrando]

:thumbsup

Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

[derbo]

IMGUR totally has a Forum link to paste instead of a url :P


It's been a hot minute since I've updated this thread! I suspect I'll have a good update for the family soon, but nothing entirely new as of late - been doing some tidying up in my spare time:

https://imgur.com/4RkEYZN

https://imgur.com/JD2cQ4u

and the the E91 daily driver has been serving its purpose quite well!

https://imgur.com/lVZmsFE

The ZHP is on stands in the garage and has been in resting quite a bit over the last year and a half. We'll bring her back to life soon enough; race season will soon be over.

[ZHPizza]

IMGUR totally has a Forum link to paste instead of a url :P

Lemme see if this works


It's been a hot minute since I've updated this thread! I suspect I'll have a good update for the family soon, but nothing entirely new as of late - been doing some tidying up in my spare time:

https://imgur.com/4RkEYZN.jpg

https://imgur.com/JD2cQ4u.jpg

and the the E91 daily driver has been serving its purpose quite well!

https://imgur.com/lVZmsFE.jpg

The ZHP is on stands in the garage and has been in resting quite a bit over the last year and a half. We'll bring her back to life soon enough; race season will soon be over.

[704sw]

That E91 is gorgeous.