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

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Originally Posted by NorCalZman

Thanks! I have some tips for when anyone else is going to do this:
- when installing the piece of metal into the firewall so that you can screw the siren there, I couldn't get it to snap in. After wrestling with it and almost dropping it a few times, I grabbed a wrench and squeezed the metal tabs in a bit. That allowed it to snap into place.
- it was very difficult to screw the siren in after that because my ratchet kept hitting metal or the blower box. I wish I had a very long extension or long flexible extension.

Now a question. I just realized i didn't pay attention to which direction i reinstalled the cabin air filter (clean side up or down) due to the looming darkness and fog. Does it only install one way? What side should the clean side of the filter go, up or down? I need to check when I get home.

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The cabin air filter should only fit in one way, unless you forced the shit outta it, and if that's the case, you'd probably know it wasn't right. So, if it went in without much trouble, its probably correct. That being said, on the outer edges, there are small tabs that fit into a recess in the "tracks" that it slides on. They will match up. Again, check the tracks on the two sides that the filter sits on, you'll see what I mean.

Well, this project turned out even better than I expected. Style 135s look pretty bauce in darker paint. Better pics tomorrow when I get a chance to wash the car
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Originally Posted by JupiterBMW

The cabin air filter should only fit in one way, unless you forced the shit outta it, and if that's the case, you'd probably know it wasn't right. So, if it went in without much trouble, its probably correct. That being said, on the outer edges, there are small tabs that fit into a recess in the "tracks" that it slides on. They will match up. Again, check the tracks on the two sides that the filter sits on, you'll see what I mean.

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Thanks. I definitely didn't force it in. I just remember seeing some pollen in the container of the filter and it seemed like the dirty side should e facing down if so. I guess some just got past the filter.

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Originally Posted by jgt_zhp

Well, this project turned out even better than I expected. Style 135s look pretty bauce in darker paint. Better pics tomorrow when I get a chance to wash the car

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I am not usually a fan of black (or chrome) wheels but these hit the sweet spot! Good choice.

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Originally Posted by NorCalZman

Thanks. I definitely didn't force it in. I just remember seeing some pollen in the container of the filter and it seemed like the dirty side should e facing down if so. I guess some just got past the filter.



I am not usually a fan of black (or chrome) wheels but these hit the sweet spot! Good choice.

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Antone, yes you will see some dirt as it always gets past the filter a little. The airflow is from the top down though...

And I agree, the gunmetal 135s look awesome!!!!

Those wheels look great.

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Originally Posted by jgt_zhp

Well, this project turned out even better than I expected. Style 135s look pretty bauce in darker paint. Better pics tomorrow when I get a chance to wash the car

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Wash it?? It looks great in the pics. Congrats on the new rims.

I registered mine today, new tag & title. The new DD is officially on the streets!

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Originally Posted by QC_ZHP

I registered mine today, new tag & title. The new DD is officially on the streets!

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We'll done.

HTC DNA ON TT4 BETA, WILLIAMSBURG, VA

prepping for v.2

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I still need to peel that one door section

Losing the chrome. Nice.