MINI today? #2

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05-08-2016, 07:03 AM
Whammy

Yesterday while packing up the bikes at the apt, I received a really nice compliment on the ZHP from a guy walking his dog. The car needs a wash badly! Pic of said car with bikes at the house.
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...psurlkzxil.jpg
05-08-2016, 07:13 AM
D1ESEL

Chilled out with JConlin last night and some friends. There was another ZHP Coupe present but it was in the garage.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7468/...bb10b1fb_b.jpg Untitled by Chris, on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7050/...1432974c_b.jpg Untitled by Chris, on Flickr
05-08-2016, 07:24 AM
cakM3

Since I traded in my M3 for a 2016 Camry, I had no use for my BBS CH wheels I had for my M3 so I sold them this morning. They are going to some very lucky member here in this forum - can't wait to see them on his M3 :thumbsup
05-08-2016, 07:28 AM
D1ESEL

Camry?!? nono
05-08-2016, 07:32 AM
anandoc

More like what I attempted to do today.

Tried to clean my ICV to address some rough idling issues. Was able to remove the cabin air filter assembly, airbox, the upper and lower intake ducts, DISA valve and reach the ICV. However, the ICV would just not come out from the rubber bung that holds it within the intake manifold. Tried wiggling and yanking it many times at all sorts of angles but the rubber bung was holding it pretty well I guess.

Oh and also found out that the brand new DISA valve that I installed in the summer of 2014 is not working at all. The flap is completely loose and seems to be detached from the shaft which connects it to the vacuum pot. :mad

I think I might have to open it up and try to fix it where the shaft connects to the flap inside (kind of like in the pic below - not my pic)

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ozIUtio7UiU/maxresdefault.jpg

I think the ICV and throttle body were pretty dirty as well :( Any tips on what I maybe doing wrong in pulling out the ICV?

http://i.imgur.com/rjt9VKS.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/wZ6wL0v.jpg
05-08-2016, 07:34 AM
cakM3

Quote:

Originally Posted by D1ESEL

Camry?!? nono

oh... there will be more changes ahead... :drevil
05-08-2016, 07:41 AM
az3579

Quote:

Originally Posted by ELCID86

Hope they will. Let us know. My local Firestone said they couldn't offer lifetime as other facilities couldn't accommodate BMWs. He wasn't sure if he could but said he'd need to see the car. He did say it needed to be full of gas and weights put in front seat(s).

Never heard any alignment place tell me that before.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cakM3

oh... there will be more changes ahead... :drevil

:rolleyes

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05-08-2016, 08:04 AM
Vas

I would rebuild that disa with a German Auto Solutions kit.

As far as the iacv, you sure you remove the bolts holding it down?
05-08-2016, 09:16 AM
anandoc

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vas

I would rebuild that disa with a German Auto Solutions kit.

Yup, looks like that is what I might have to do. I have a vaico disa now so the GAS kit may not work. Should have my old OE DISA lying around...will try on that. But it's crazy that a brand new DISA would fail so soon.

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Originally Posted by Vas

As far as the iacv, you sure you remove the bolts holding it down?

Yup, both the torx bolts were out. I had also removed the bolts from the electrical harness to give it a more clearance. The ICV was moving around when I was yanking at it...it just won't come free.
05-08-2016, 09:21 AM
az3579

Quote:

Originally Posted by anandoc

But it's crazy that a brand new DISA would fail so soon.

Genuine BMW parts carry a two year warranty. Take advantage!

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