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Holy smokes!!! Did you bring your own bike, or rent one there (presumably you did this on something half-decent)? I just got into riding and will hopefully be picking up an old Bianchi 928 off a friend in the next week or twoQuote:
Originally Posted by BMWCurves
Oh, man. I just looked at the map.
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No we went through a bike tour program so they had bicycles for us. They had nice Trek hardtail mountain bikes which were great. The ultra low gears and compliance of the front shocks were helpful for the sometimes uneven terrain.Quote:
Originally Posted by t.er
Nice, Bianchi is great! A nice bicycle really does wonders for getting out there and riding. I love my second hand 2011 BMW M Carbon Racer road bike. It gets a lot of odd looks from other bicyclists but I enjoy that as well:
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More info: https://www.bmwblog.com/2012/08/01/b...-carbon-racer/
Yeah, we didn't do the entire length (had a train from Hue to a bit up north) but did ~600 miles I think. A lot of cool moments that I'll remember for a very long timeQuote:
Originally Posted by fredo
Mileage: 87,260
Not a lot to report, but does anyone have a good algorithm for diagnosing the passenger side mirror not working?
For the past three-ish years, the mirror will stop working intermittently. Interestingly, it will often improve after I give the car a wash. Currently, it will budge a bit when I press the mirror control, but then stops moving. To me that feels like the motor is dying but that's just a haphazard guess.
I can’t help but hope you get it working again.
Neither of my mirrors work or ever have since I bought the car. But the reverse tying function does. It hasn’t bothered me because once I set them manually, I never had to adjust them again.
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I'd probably open it up and see if you can see anything visually. Maybe it's just dirt lol
Sorry, confused. Is this car for sale?
No, it is not. This is my maintenance thread for my car. You'll want to go over to the classifieds section to find for sale ads.Quote:
Originally Posted by ckcatzhp
Crossed 89,000 miles on 07/08/2022. She's just easing into her prime.
https://i.imgur.com/6wM5knR.jpg
Nothing to add, just chalking up the miles
https://i.imgur.com/FqTev4I.jpg
As mentioned over at the "How many miles did you drive in 2022?" thread, I only drove 4,334 miles this year, but that's mostly down to being a resident intern and having no real time to drive, except to and from work, and I live near my program's main hospital.
https://i.imgur.com/DKdLjmh.jpg
The stats:
Mileage at end of 12/31/22: 91,000
Mileage on 01/01/22: 86,666
Total miles driven 2022: 4,334
Estimated mileage for 2022: 7,500
Percent difference in estimated vs. actual: -42%
I am prepping to do my OFHG replacement in a few weeks, I have stuff for an oil change and the oil filter housing gasket itself. What else do I need? I'll be following this guide that seem straightforward: https://blog.fcpeuro.com/how-to-repl...s-line-bmw-e46
It’s pretty straightforward, just a lot of fasteners. Just get a good torque wrench. Don’t want to snapping bolts while torquing down the OFH bolts.Quote:
Originally Posted by BMWCurves
You can replace a lot is things while you’re there but other than that, you don’t really need a lot of parts or tools while replacing the OFHG.
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Buy new crush washers for the VANOS oil feed line. If you're loosening the top and bottom, get 4. If only the bottom, get 2. You don't need to loosen the top unless you're replacing the line.Quote:
Originally Posted by BMWCurves
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Have a torque wrench figuratively in hand.Quote:
Originally Posted by san
Perfect. I replaced the VANOS oil feed line a few years ago, so I don't need to replace it.Quote:
Originally Posted by az3579
Mileage: 92,090
Maintenance update: Finally got around to replacing the OFHG. Boy was it oily down in there, with tons of crud/dirt/grime all in those wings/fins of the main housing. Pretty straight forward, really. I sat there for a little bit confused because I glossed over the need to remove the bolts the power steering pump in order to get the oil filter housing loose. Had to remove the power steering pump pulley as well as the Turner power pulleys have an extra lip over stock that meant I couldn't fit a socket over one of the bolts. Other than that, not too many issues. No pictures, was in a bit of a rush.
References:
- https://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/tec...eplacement.htm
- https://blog.fcpeuro.com/how-to-repl...s-line-bmw-e46
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zC_cmsX68Ok
I'll be moving to NYC in late June so I'll be leaving my car behind at my folks' place for at least the next year. Just getting her up to date on maintenance and trying to figure out the best storage solution.
Other maintenance items:
List updated as of 05/03/2023
Green = parts already purchased
Maintenance
Fluids
- Brake fluid: Overdue, have spare bottle of Pentosin DOT4 LV (Currently ATE SL6-1)
- Power steering fluid: Overdue by a few thousand miles (30k interval) and about one year overdue for flush (five year interval). Continue to use ATF. See below regarding power steering lines.*
Mechanical items
- Power steering lines: Leak noted previously by my mechanic. Relatively sure it's the feed line (32416774215[?]), but may also be the return hose (32416796390) or suction hose (32416750155). Should also just assess if other lines/components need to be replaced.*
- Replace lower coolant hose (11531436408) at next coolant flush (82141467704) next year.
- Replace soft fuel lines to/from fuel filter.
- Replace differential bushings: One of them (unclear which) was found to be cracked by BMW dealership during complementary inspection. Will purchase OEM rubber parts (front: 33176770788, rear: 33176751808).
- Adjust upper (13541438761) and lower intake boots (13541438759): Replaced when installing ZHPizza's large bore throttle body, but don't seem perfectly aligned (some bend in the upper intake boot).
- Replace AC blower: Although squeaking/fluttering sound has improved, will at some point need to replace the AC blower motor
- Replace driveshaft guibo/flexdisc (26117511454) and the center support bearing (26127501257). DIY guide here.
Exterior
- Repair cracked/dying rear window gaskets using this guide
- Replace or renew fading side markers
- Replace right tail light for three dead LEDs in the medial line of vertical LEDs of the brake light
- Find screw for front license plate bracket
Miscellaneous
- Replace spare tire: I believe mine is original and should be replaced (I think it is T125/80R17)
- Get alignment following Bimmerworld spherical RTAB installation (see below)***
- New tires, the PS4s are wearing out.
- Find a replacement for the Xtrons headunit, it is SLOW
Modifications
Suspension
- Install Bimmerworld Spherical RTABs.***
- Install 330Cic or Xi rear sway bar (33556751267) w/ correct bushings (33551096669)
Engine/drivetrain:
- Install M3 fuel baffle (16112229656)
- Install M3 motor mounts (11812283798 [2x])
- Purchase/install LSD of some sort with 3.23 or 3.38 ratio
- Purchase/install the M56 valve cover per this thread or purchase German Auto Solutions CCV Replacement Kit
- Fabricate/install custom brake duct air scoop: Using this guide
Electronics
- Recode the car as a convertible to have one touch up/down windows: Using this guide. Would also require new center console trim and window switch (61316902183)
- Install M3 gauge cluster if someone can figure out coding the shift lights for a manual, non-M car.
- Install Bavsound Stage 1 speaker kit
Interior
- Repaint the Black Cube Trim to Silver Cube trim: Using this "guide" and Precision Grey paint from Advance Auto.
- Fix lower steering wheel trim through this guy
- Install the euro tray (51167038323)
- Consider ID4Motion's digital cluster
Exterior
- Purchase/paint brake calipers black using G2 kit
- Install used OEM Shark Fin
I wrote up a DIY to install an OEM M3 gauge cluster.Quote:
Originally Posted by BMWCurves
http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showt...etrofit-Thread
Since your car is a coupe all you need is to have your RPM Red LEDs changed (contact info provided in DIY) so the new red line starts at 7k rpm (changing out two amber LEDs for red LEDs.
Then contacting Dimitri in Vienna (contact info in DIY) to have an interface box made that will have the OEM M3 gauge cluster work in your ZHP.
I did my retrofit in this manner and have a functional Gauge cluster including shift lights[emoji41] I was not able to find any information on how to code in the DME and Gauge Cluster to work although I know Terraphantm (Mirza) had done the programming. I reached out to him when I began my OEM M3 gauge cluster project and he never responded so I found another solution which also works then wrote up and posted the DIY here to help others . . .
Very impressive list!! [emoji1417]
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Will, I also recommend replacing the VANOS oil supply line and banjo bolts while you're doing your OFHG. Also get the Viton gasket as it will last much longer than the oem one.Quote:
Originally Posted by BMWCurves
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-bavarian...21719855v~bav/
I would rather do this once than having to do this again because the gasket failed a few months later...
I did! Well, I replaced the VANOS oil feed line a while ago when I replaced my VANOS. This time I replaced the crush washers and banjo bolts. And I used a Viton gasket from Bavarian Autosport (now owned? by ECS Tuning).Quote:
Originally Posted by cakM3
As for the cluster, very much on my "to do in the future" list, but unlikely to be done soon. I loved reading your write up, very straightforward, although it'll take some time before I'm there
When you are ready to do the M3 Gauge Cluster retrofit . . . if you decide to go with my DIY, don't hesitate to contact me to go over everything if you need [emoji1417]Quote:
Originally Posted by BMWCurves
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Thanks, will do!Quote:
Originally Posted by cakM3
Mileage: 92,9xx
No real updates. It's been stored at my folks' place (ain't no way I'm paying $450/month for parking in NYC on my salary). Took it out of "storage" (purchased the "5-layer all climate" soft car cover from Car Cover World) while I was home for a few days. Oh so nice to be back behind the wheel. Got to ring it out a bit on some twisty roads in the rain; made for good fun. Last car I drove was a current gen Toyota RAV4 rental while I was in Banff, a little different of a car, although it did make me want Apple CarPlay
Home for ~30 hours to see my ailing grandfather. Drove my car and it crossed the 93k mark (my fiancée took the pic, not me):
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Hope your grandfather’s health improves.Quote:
Originally Posted by BMWCurves
Congrats on getting engaged.
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Sorry to hear about your grandfather, I hope his health improves! Congrats on your engagement :thumbsup
also . . . good to see you got to take your ZHP out :)
william, sorry to hear about your grandfather. i'm assuming since you're home for 30 hours, you travelled a distance, and the prognosis isn't good. sorry to hear that.
lots of ailing old folks in my family right now (including both of my parents), so i feel for you, man.
peter
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Originally Posted by san
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Originally Posted by cakM3
Thank you all for the kind words! He passed early this morning. This was an expected outcome and am thankful that he was surrounded and supported by our loving family in the preceding days, and did not appear to be in any discomfort. He was a man who lived life richly, retired at 55 and explored the world for 40+ wonderful years.Quote:
Originally Posted by slater
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Originally Posted by san
Thank you! As I told my now fiancée, it was one of the easiest questions of my life to ask, and have been riding the high ever since. It hasn't faded one bit.Quote:
Originally Posted by cakM3
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William, I’m very sorry to hear the news. May he RIP.
william, i am sorry for your loss. 95 is a good run... i am glad you and your family were there to be with him.Quote:
Originally Posted by BMWCurves
that's amazing. like, seriously amazing - i'm super happy for you! when are the bells ringing?Quote:
Originally Posted by BMWCurves
August 2025! We feed each other's goofiness, seen here doing the most low-rent cosplay on site at Plaza de España where this scene from Attack of the Clones was shot, days after I had proposed to her in Spain. Gotta hold onto her.Quote:
Originally Posted by slater
https://i.imgur.com/HCE9V7Y.jpeg
aww, man - that's sweet. very cool!
august 2025... that will be my wife's and my 20th anniversary. holy crap. why are you waiting so long? (just curious.)
Sorry about your grandfather.
That's awesome about engagement. congrats!!
Appreciate the condolences! Like I have said before, he led a great life, and it was time. He wasn't able to do the things he loved, it was a rapid but expected decline, and he was surrounded by family as it happened. 98 is plenty of time on this rock.Quote:
Originally Posted by Will
Thank you! It's a well-worn phrase, but I am indeed the luckiest man on this planet to be able to spend my life with her. She's incredibly smart, funny, beautiful, finds my silly antics funny, and most importantly, when I matched last year and we knew I was moving to NYC said very quickly "we'll find it in our budget to have a parking spot for your car." Ended up leaving my car back in Portland since a car in NYC during residency is downright silly, but yet another box checked of why she's the one for me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Will
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We're both very tired residents so we wanted plenty of time to plan and not stress about it too much (and give me ample time to moonlight...these darn things are expensive)! Videographers, DJs, caterers...they all get snatched up quickly back home, apparently.Quote:
Originally Posted by slater
damn. that is smart to give ample planning time. stress... ain't nobody got time for that!Quote:
Originally Posted by BMWCurves;620314We're both [I
Mileage: 93,2xx
I came home for a few days, weather was perfect. Allergies were in full swing. Not much to say about the car other than it ran beautifully without issue. Pictured here in the parking area of my wedding venue (first time seeing it in person). Mt. Hood with a cloud hat in the background. She'll do.
https://i.imgur.com/fxiSCsU.jpeg
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Letting a friend of mine borrow my car while he has family friends in town (they can't drive a manual transmission). The car crossed a mildly interesting mileage milestone while he was driving it today:
https://i.imgur.com/s8OiHsp.jpeg
A few minor updates:
The car still sits stored back home. At the end of January my father discovered the driver's side rear window had been shattered. Not 100% sure how it occurred, but the working theory is that a truck that had been too tall that pulled down a hanging power/internet cable in the street, and that cable hit the window. It had probably been broken for ~1 week before he discovered it when he was taking the car to the DEQ.
We got SafeLite to replace it with OEM glass on 02/04/25, but during installation the tech broke some fitting that attaches the open/close power cable to the glass, so they're currently seeing if they can source a new part of need to order a whole new glass and assembly.
After installation of the window, the car wouldn't start. He got a jump start home, and the battery has been replaced with a Costco Interstate H7/94R AGM battery (850 CCA) on 02/07/25. About nine months after I took ownership of my car in March of 2015, I replaced the original BMW battery on 12/03/15, meaning that original battery had lasted about 10 years. At that time I replaced it with a Duralast Gold 94R-DLG from Autozone. Only hiccup is that the bracket for this new Interstate battery doesn't quite fit from the sounds of it, so my father is replacing the bolt so it has some extra length.
Good to hear SafeLite will take care of you.
Some years ago, I needed to park my IR ZHP on the street for 6 months and noticed two things afterwards: the headliner started to sag and the factory NAV screen had spots. Maybe a coincidence, but I blamed the TX heat.