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

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Originally Posted by slater

to me, a SC is a way better option that an S54 swap - exponentially less work, easily reversible, cheaper, same or more power. win/win/win in my book. i personally have been thinking about both kits i mentioned, i like the packaging of the ESS kit better.

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Don't forget: cheaper and less work to maintain. :thumbsup

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dude, you remind me of how i used to be with changing cars all of the time. :) i thought you were all set to DD the ZHP? why not challenge yourself to keep it for another year?

:cheers

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Man... I couldn't fathom not keeping a car for a few years. The financial loss to buy one and sell it at a loss would keep me up at night. lol

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Originally Posted by BMWCurves

Where from?

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEATHERIQUE-...-/281522240596

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Originally Posted by az3579

Don't forget: cheaper and less work to maintain

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I've replaced an alternator and belts minus fluids in two years. [emoji12]

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Originally Posted by san

Didn't you just get a lot work done on it?

Yes a separate thread would be ideal...


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Yes I did and it is one of my favorite all time cars honestly but the next step for me is to install my headers and get an LSD and ESS TS2+. But I will have 3 cars when I pickup the Land Crusier and I don't want to get into that again.

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Originally Posted by slater

dude, you remind me of how i used to be with changing cars all of the time. :) i thought you were all set to DD the ZHP? why not challenge yourself to keep it for another year?

:cheers

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The plan was to DD it but it is now WAY to nice to bring myself to winter drive so now the Land Crusier is coming into play. I still drive the ZHP almost every day and will plan to but like I said earlier it comes down to the 3 car thing....

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Originally Posted by NoVAphotog

Hmm...you have a pretty solid garage IMO. M3 and the Land Cruiser. That'd be good for me as it's basically a "bigger" version of mine now.

That said, the ZHP is a nice middleground between the two. Miles/usage/maintenance wise.

Also, enabling you:

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=1105784

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I agree and it doesn't cost me anything to own. No loan, cheap insurance, ect. I just hate having 3 cars to move around and that money just sitting around. I feel my car is above his budget with all of the recent maintenance and things that have been done to it.

Went in for maintenance and changed the:

Radiator
Lower Radiator Hose
Power Steering Return Hose
Coolant tank

and last but not least

INSTALLED THE OEM BMW PERFORMANCE SHORT SHIFTER!!!! Amazing feeling, way better than the stock throw.

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Originally Posted by kakashi169

INSTALLED THE OEM BMW PERFORMANCE SHORT SHIFTER!!!! Amazing feeling, way better than the stock throw.

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So substantially different from the ZHP shifter?
This one? http://tinyurl.com/hnvwn6v

Yes, that is it. I have it in my car as well paired with a UUC DSSR. Haven't gotten my car back yet from the spring install but I'm excited to see how much of an improvement it is.

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Originally Posted by Dual

So substantially different from the ZHP shifter?
This one? http://tinyurl.com/hnvwn6v

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Yeah, I think its the same one.

https://getbmwparts.com/partlocator/...catalogid=4462 (minus the knob)
https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Sit...28881/ES47271/

Its so good! =D

Correct. It is the euro shifter which can be bough alone.

However do purchase the clip and locking ring at the bottom that is used to secure the rod.

It is not a huge drastic change but an improvement over stock especially in 3rd and 4th gear. Should have been like that from the factory for the zhp.

I have been reading and found threads where it's a simple swap and threads where you have to remove the exhaust system.
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