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

Have a clutch type LSD.

Makes no sense if BMW doesn't replace your DME for bricking it. Honest to god joke and makes zero sense

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Originally Posted by BADCLOWN

Makes no sense if BMW doesn't replace your DME for bricking it. Honest to god joke and makes zero sense

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Well considering it's not a recall and isn't something that's mandatory, I don't blame them for not covering it. Would you cover a bricked DME on something the customer asks you to do for them that isn't necessary?

It's one of the reasons why I tell people I don't know of the risks when I do coding for them. "I'm not responsible".

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Originally Posted by Rovert

It's just to mirror the percentage that BMW uses in their expensive OEM LSD fluid for a proper functioning diff lock up. It's approx 4.6% so 4oz is just a tad higher ratio for the 1.1L LSD fluid capacity.

Friction modifier is not needed in a BMW open diff normally.

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I ended up using the SAF-XJ without any extra friction modifier when I changed my diff fluid last time around, so far no chattering. I figured if it started chattering I'll use the BMW stuff, but otherwise I don't want to inhibit any of the locking action.

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Originally Posted by Aeternalis

Went to the dealership this morning for a DME update. Chickened out when the service advisor mentioned that flashing might brick it. Ugh. I need a car (and $1500...) right now much more than something purely elective. Oh well. I think I will just be installing a sprint booster and calling it a day until I can afford to take chances with the car's computer. Shark injector will have to wait.

Also installed the Weisslicht smoked LED side markers!

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The risk is pretty minimal; even if it bricks it's usually recoverable. If you're at all concerned, mail me the DME when you have a couple days when you don't need the car; I can flash it on my bench.

Absolutely if it was to correct a faulty issue with a vehicle i.e. The 4K dip

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Originally Posted by terraphantm

I ended up using the SAF-XJ without any extra friction modifier when I changed my diff fluid last time around, so far no chattering. I figured if it started chattering I'll use the BMW stuff, but otherwise I don't want to inhibit any of the locking action.

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Yeah. I'll see how this goes. After a nice easy 20 mins drive home, I tackled the low speed curves in my area and the back slid out nice and easy when my right foot made the orders. Not sure if it's placebo but it felt like the lock up happened just a split second earlier making for a more fluid/direct feeling. LOL. It's probably in my head. The old fluid only came out dark transparent brown instead of black like my friends car was.

Just had these emailed to me. Now if my car would ever get back from the bodyshop I would be a happy camper:shift

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1701/...1173331c_b.jpgWheel done by Coby Wheel by Chris, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1467/...0be45d3a_b.jpgWheel done by Coby Wheel by Chris, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1466/...d3c4b454_b.jpgWheel done by Coby Wheel by Chris, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1673/...8185190b_b.jpgWheel done by Coby Wheel by Chris, on Flickr

Looks stellar, I got the same and can't wait to put them all in the car

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Originally Posted by theothersawyer

My friend is borrowing my ZHP this week! So I haven't done anything for it, except miss it! :(

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When I asked for my car back, he told me no! I pretty much had to pry the keys from his hand!