The Random E46/ZHP Question Thread

^ Ha, just saw this. Sounds like I should take your word and remove it. Thanks!


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When replacing pads and rotors, are there any other screws/bolts that you guys tend to replace at the same time? I'm planning on purchasing four of the brake rotor retaining bolts (34211161806) to have on hand just in case I strip them, but any others people suggest?

Be prepared to drill out the rotor retaining screws. I just did rotors on my '09 Odyssey and they were frozen solid. I broke the tip of an impact driver... Drilled them and did not replace the screws as they are only there for ease of assembly (at least on the Honda--and I assume the same for BMW).


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Originally Posted by ELCID86

Drilled them and did not replace the screws as they are only there for ease of assembly (at least on the Honda--and I assume the same for BMW).

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Same for BMW. The rotors are held in by the pads and the wheel when installed, so the screws aren't technically necessary. It sure does make it a lot easier to install though, so what you could do is install a good screen to hold the rotor down, put the caliper and pads back on, then you can take out the screw since the rotor won't fall out with all the other hardware in place.

With my Wilwood setup, I use M3 rotors. The rear rotor screw holes don't line up at all with the standard hub so I don't use any screws whatsoever in the back. It is juuuuuuuuust fine. :)

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I saw this deal this morning. I was wondering if it would work on our alcantara seats?


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I saw this deal this morning. I was wondering if it would work on our alcantara seats?


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I think all it would do is get wrinkles out... I doubt it's intended to do any cleaning? :dunno

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Originally Posted by ryankokesh

I think all it would do is get wrinkles out... I doubt it's intended to do any cleaning? :dunno

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Kinda what a figured. Dane said it would be good to remove tint with too. Just got a couple stains in the seats that are annoying.


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Originally Posted by BMWCurves

When replacing pads and rotors, are there any other screws/bolts that you guys tend to replace at the same time? I'm planning on purchasing four of the brake rotor retaining bolts (34211161806) to have on hand just in case I strip them, but any others people suggest?

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I did not buy anything else... just reused what was there.

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Originally Posted by ELCID86

Be prepared to drill out the rotor retaining screws. I just did rotors on my '09 Odyssey and they were frozen solid. I broke the tip of an impact driver... Drilled them and did not replace the screws as they are only there for ease of assembly (at least on the Honda--and I assume the same for BMW).


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Yeah, had a pretty shitty experience with one of those on an e46 myself. If you have an impact driver, like the kind you literally hit with a hammer, I've found that to be your best bet for less-than-corporative screws. Throw some anti-seize on there when you reinstall to save any future headaches :)

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Kinda what a figured. Dane said it would be good to remove tint with too. Just got a couple stains in the seats that are annoying.


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I've never tried it on alcantara, but I've been amazed at how well this stuff works. I like it more than the chemical guys stuff I have, fwiw.

http://www.amazon.com/BlueMagic-900-.../dp/B0002KKIXC

Probably cheaper at your local parts store or wally world, though.

Anybody know what the original brand and model of tires that came on a ZHP was? I assume it changed over the production lifetime, but just wondering.

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Originally Posted by az3579

Same for BMW. The rotors are held in by the pads and the wheel when installed, so the screws aren't technically necessary. It sure does make it a lot easier to install though, so what you could do is install a good screen to hold the rotor down, put the caliper and pads back on, then you can take out the screw since the rotor won't fall out with all the other hardware in place.

With my Wilwood setup, I use M3 rotors. The rear rotor screw holes don't line up at all with the standard hub so I don't use any screws whatsoever in the back. It is juuuuuuuuust fine. :)

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Cool, thanks for the info, guys.