What did you do for your ZHP/ BMW / MINI today? #2

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Originally Posted by Torxuvin

:roundel I finally was able to drop the ZHP off today at the dealership where my dad works. Getting the front resprayed, the side mirror cover painted and installed, and recovering the driver seat bolsters. I'm pretty excited. I will pick it up on Friday.

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Great to hear. This was everything you were wanting to get handled!

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Originally Posted by Ryans323i

Great to hear. This was everything you were wanting to get handled!

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Yep. *happy dance* I've only been trying to find a nice weather week since December to get it done. I hope the work is going to be quality. They did a pretty good job when they resprayed the front bumper on my M3.

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Originally Posted by Torxuvin

Yep. *happy dance* I've only been trying to find a nice weather week since December to get it done. I hope the work is going to be quality. They did a pretty good job when they resprayed the front bumper on my M3.

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I'm curious how the bolster job turns out... Post pics when you get the car back :)

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Originally Posted by Torxuvin

.....................................and recovering the driver seat bolsters. I'm pretty excited. I will pick it up on Friday.

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Very interested in the details (Cost, location, quality) behind this facet.

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Originally Posted by alexandre

I'm curious how the bolster job turns out... Post pics when you get the car back :)

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Originally Posted by danewilson77

Very interested in the details (Cost, location, quality) behind this facet.

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Yeah, me too, The (Acura) dealership's interior people have done a really good job for me in the past matching dye for leather seats and trim. We'll see how well they do in regard to the alcantara. I am pretty sure they do work for most of the dealerships in that area, including the BMW one right down the street. I will keep you guys updated.

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Originally Posted by Sockethead

Hmm... Mine dyno'd at 190 very disappointing maybe I'll get better results once I get rid of the ZHP exhaust system

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Rob,
A question - is the Dinan SW upgrade a one time deal or lifetime of the car? I would think after installing an aftermarket catback system, you'll definitely change the back pressure and so the SW will likely need an update. Just thinking out loud here.

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Originally Posted by BCS_ZHP

Rob,
A question - is the Dinan SW upgrade a one time deal or lifetime of the car? I would think after installing an aftermarket catback system, you'll definitely change the back pressure and so the SW will likely need an update. Just thinking out loud here.

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Not sure about the zhp specifically, but the dinan tune on my M3 was tied to the vin. I was able to get it reflashed on for 50$ after one of the BMW software recalls was done.

Hmmm. Would a UUC TSE3 install warrant a reflash? Guess I could check w/AA, but I wouldn't think so, as the engine computers should adjust, right?

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Originally Posted by Sockethead

Hmm... Mine dyno'd at 190 very disappointing maybe I'll get better results once I get rid of the ZHP exhaust system

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Comparing numbers at a single dyno should only be for comparing a baseline with your car against modifications. My car has been on three dynos and all of them with varying results. Sometimes they don't correct it and sometimes they do. When you run a baseline you stick to those settings and have them replicated when you're back next with approximately the same weather.

I've been told a single 3" catback would yield extra power. I'm still new/learning how pipe sizes affect power.....what a science!!