The Random E46/ZHP Question Thread

When I replaced the sensor on my car, I just bit the bullet and got the OE one from thebmwminipartsstore.com

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Originally Posted by stephenkirsh

I don't know about hella specifically, but when I was researching oil Lvl sensor, everybody said go OEM on that one.

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Originally Posted by danewilson77

I think Hella is solid. Let others chime in though

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Originally Posted by Vas

When I replaced the sensor on my car, I just bit the bullet and got the OE one from thebmwminipartsstore.com

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Hmm...people seem to like Genuine BMW. I appreciate the input. Has anyone had any issues with Hella or is this more of a "it's a sensor, go BMW for that to be sure" thing?

Grab your flame suit and search e46f? Probably more people trying cheaper alternatives there than here.

Is there really a difference between the BMW strut tower brace and the OEM M3 strut tower brace?

BMW Strut Tower Brace
http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330...race/ES127298/

OEM M3 Brace
http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330...ace/ES2795003/

Overall Strength?

The appearance of my non ZHP E46 changed drastically. I miss you guys :(Attachment 21032
God, I'm so ashamed of myself

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Originally Posted by Jconlin16

Is there really a difference between the BMW strut tower brace and the OEM M3 strut tower brace?

BMW Strut Tower Brace
http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330...race/ES127298/

OEM M3 Brace
http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330...ace/ES2795003/

Overall Strength?

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I'd be interested in hearing if anyone knows as well.

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Originally Posted by BMWCurves

I'd be interested in hearing if anyone knows as well.

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Sent them an email, I'll post their response.

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Originally Posted by NDubSki

The appearance of my non ZHP E46 changed drastically. I miss you guys :(Attachment 21032
God, I'm so ashamed of myself

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That non-ZHP looks sharp !

Here's the response I got back from ECS:
"Other than the color, it looks like one comes with polished cap nuts and one doesn't. The more expensive kit also looks like it includes more hardware."

I ended up purchasing the silver strut tower brace and plan to paint it black.

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Originally Posted by Jconlin16

Here's the response I got back from ECS:
"Other than the color, it looks like one comes with polished cap nuts and one doesn't. The more expensive kit also looks like it includes more hardware."

I ended up purchasing the silver strut tower brace and plan to paint it black.

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The only real difference I spot is that the OEM M3 kit looks to have the strut tower reinforcement plates which should cost about $20 on their own. Let us know what you think once you have it installed.