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02-27-2015, 02:00 PM
derbo

Quote:

Originally Posted by az3579

Damn dude... I leave my car unwashed for one week here (even in the nice season) and it looks pink. Ugh...

To be fair I've only driven 25xx miles since July which includes two track days.. lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vas

Car looks great...

Thanks Vas :)
02-27-2015, 03:19 PM
Jconlin16

Man, I love your car with clear tails and I love your car with amber tails!

Looks awesome either way. :thumbup
02-27-2015, 06:41 PM
derbo

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jconlin16

Man, I love your car with clear tails and I love your car with amber tails!

Looks awesome either way. :thumbup

Thanks man!

I'm still a little torn on the clear vs amber debate but I'll rock the OE clears for awhile. I might do a change to the rims (ie. silver rims) to compliment the clears better. Unsure what rims will be good but it maybe CSL rims for the sake of OE-ness
04-06-2015, 03:12 PM
derbo

I had a day off today so what better to do than exercise the ZHP. It hasn't move since 2/27 so it was due for some fun. :)

I drove to Lick Observatory @ Mt Hamilton in San Jose, CA. Top is 4209 ft.

18miles, 300+ turns. 6% grade climb.

Here are my piss-poor pictures:

http://i.imgur.com/wxGMBo4h.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/3aydKFLh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/MYFOPaIh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/k7LSYx9h.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/QtWKYfFh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/5YVVqb9h.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/sfXnvRQh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/OTWXcMQh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/6ub06Erh.jpg
04-06-2015, 03:39 PM
Vas

Wow. Speechless
04-06-2015, 03:52 PM
UdubBadger

Sexx

GoingHAM mobile
04-06-2015, 04:18 PM
Pip

Quote:

Originally Posted by derbo

http://i.imgur.com/OTWXcMQh.jpg

Not piss poor.

Awesome shot.
04-06-2015, 05:11 PM
cakM3

Oh my!!! :drool :drool :drool :drool

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04-06-2015, 05:25 PM
derbo

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vas

Wow. Speechless

Quote:

Originally Posted by UdubBadger

Sexx

GoingHAM mobile

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pip

Not piss poor.

Awesome shot.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cakM3

Oh my!!! :drool :drool :drool :drool

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Thanks guys. This means new sig for me!

I'm no photographer and I rarely take pics of my car well. :)
04-06-2015, 07:02 PM
Jconlin16

Amazing pictures Derbo!
04-06-2015, 08:58 PM
BMWCurves

Great photos!
04-07-2015, 03:48 AM
az3579

Quote:

Originally Posted by derbo

I had a day off today so what better to do than exercise the ZHP. It hasn't move since 2/27 so it was due for some fun. :)

I drove to Lick Observatory @ Mt Hamilton in San Jose, CA. Top is 4209 ft.

18miles, 300+ turns. 6% grade climb.

Here are my piss-poor pictures:

http://i.imgur.com/wxGMBo4h.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/3aydKFLh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/MYFOPaIh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/k7LSYx9h.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/QtWKYfFh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/5YVVqb9h.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/sfXnvRQh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/OTWXcMQh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/6ub06Erh.jpg

About friggin' time you drove it... jeez!
04-07-2015, 06:41 AM
johnrando

Lol. Very nice Derek.

Sent from mobile
04-07-2015, 07:20 AM
QC_ZHP

Looking good Derek :thumbsup
04-07-2015, 10:41 AM
derbo

Quote:

Originally Posted by az3579

About friggin' time you drove it... jeez!

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnrando

Lol. Very nice Derek.

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Originally Posted by QC_ZHP

Looking good Derek :thumbsup

Thanks guys.

LOL BP, I know I know. My priorities have been focused on household upgrades instead of car stuff. I have to say, driving the 18miles up and down sure gave me a damn smile when i was doing it. I was actually giggling at some of the hairpins. I definitely think the 30mm front sway bar was a good choice.

DSC Stage 1 definitely feels like it's the M Track Mode for the ZCP and I'm very happy with that.
05-16-2015, 04:21 PM
JB3

Hey amigo, I hate to ask you for a massive undertaking... But are you aware that all of your pics on the Post #1 are broken?

Any chance whatsoever you can re-upload to imgur, etc? I would love to see the progression, and I know I'm not the only one clicking on your build thread.

Also, regarding your GC setup, can you post some details on the coilovers? Is it their Special Koni kit? Some other GC kit? Konis and Swifts?
05-17-2015, 09:06 AM
derbo

Quote:

Originally Posted by JB3

Hey amigo, I hate to ask you for a massive undertaking... But are you aware that all of your pics on the Post #1 are broken?

Any chance whatsoever you can re-upload to imgur, etc? I would love to see the progression, and I know I'm not the only one clicking on your build thread.

Also, regarding your GC setup, can you post some details on the coilovers? Is it their Special Koni kit? Some other GC kit? Konis and Swifts?

Yea. I noticed.

Unfortunately some of those pics were upload to Skitch years ago and I don't have local copies before they got bought out by evernote and took the server down. I pieced as much as I could for now.

I have this setup paired with a set of swift springs I purchased down the line to up the rates.

http://www.ground-control-store.com/.../II=693/CA=177

edit:

I uploaded as many broken images from page 1 to page 5 on my 40posts a setting.
06-01-2015, 07:12 PM
derbo

I did an oil change yesterday with OE Filter + Mobil1 0W-40

Stats on the Oil Change:
Oil Mileage: 2584
Last Oil Change: 06-06-14
# of HPDE: 2

I sent a sample to Blackstone Labs so I will report back with the results afterwards. I am curious what they see.
06-01-2015, 07:27 PM
derbo

I did an oil change yesterday with OE Filter + Mobil1 0W-40

Stats on the Oil Change:
Oil Mileage: 2584
Last Oil Change: 06-06-14
# of HPDE: 2

I sent a sample to Blackstone Labs so I will report back with the results afterwards. I am curious what they see.
06-02-2015, 05:30 PM
ryankokesh

Dang, sure piling on those miles there!

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06-03-2015, 02:05 PM
rkneeshaw

Quote:

Originally Posted by derbo

DSC Stage 1 definitely feels like it's the M Track Mode for the ZCP and I'm very happy with that.

Hey derbo, by stage 1 do you mean the default "on" DSC setting? Meaning the way it runs when you start the car without touching the DSC button? If so, do you mind sharing the values you set in your MK60 DSC module?
06-03-2015, 06:18 PM
derbo

Quote:

Originally Posted by rkneeshaw

Hey derbo, by stage 1 do you mean the default "on" DSC setting? Meaning the way it runs when you start the car without touching the DSC button? If so, do you mind sharing the values you set in your MK60 DSC module?

rkneeshaw,

I meant the 1st press in a 2stage DSC turn off. The values are in the MK60 M Track Mode thread in the coding section.
06-03-2015, 06:20 PM
derbo

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryankokesh

Dang, sure piling on those miles there!

Sent from my iPhone

I know right?
06-03-2015, 07:39 PM
rkneeshaw

Quote:

Originally Posted by derbo

rkneeshaw,

I meant the 1st press in a 2stage DSC turn off. The values are in the MK60 M Track Mode thread in the coding section.

Got it, makes sense then. I'm was thinking of exploring a way to get those m-track mode settings implemented in the default initial full "ON" DSC mode.
06-05-2015, 01:47 PM
JB3

Quote:

Originally Posted by derbo

I am using their Street/Touring setup. It is selected with sport ride springs. The spring rates are 375lbs F 430lb R. As far as daily driving on the street is incredibly comfortable. Large potholes are going to be a little jarring but thats with all lowered suspension. It's one of the most comfortable rides I had in a coilover setup. It does leave a little room for improvement on the track as it is a little too soft.

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Originally Posted by LivesNearCostco

I have the same 375/430 GC spring rates and it is comfortable on street except for speed bumps, which are jarring, or on roads being prepared for repaving. I've only had it on for 9 days so haven't hit any big potholes yet. From my one track day on it, yeah I would like slightly higher spring rates for track but am afraid higher rates would beat me up on rough roads. I'm thinking of buying a set of 440/550 lb/inch springs to try them out because now spring replacement is so easy! GC sells them new for $59 each ($236 a set) or sometimes you can find them used from somebody who went with even stiffer springs.

I've can't compare to any other coilovers or aftermarket E46 springs.

Hermes: The CCA Golden Gate chapter uses different AutoX classing rules than LA/SD. They have a point system.

How do you guys feel about these spring rates now? Still running the same rates? Thinking about GC myself. Usage is summer street, 2x AX, 1x HPDE, foothill runs, and maybe 1x Dragon trip in the next 12 mos.

Also, thanks Derek for re-uploading the pics you had. I appreciate that.
06-06-2015, 04:12 AM
derbo

Quote:

Originally Posted by JB3

How do you guys feel about these spring rates now? Still running the same rates? Thinking about GC myself. Usage is summer street, 2x AX, 1x HPDE, foothill runs, and maybe 1x Dragon trip in the next 12 mos.

Also, thanks Derek for re-uploading the pics you had. I appreciate that.

No problem Jay. If you wander through the plethora of posts, I switched over to swift springs 8k/10k (448/560lbs/in). The 375/430 spring rates were too soft for me. I personally think my 448/550 swift spring setup feels somewhat better on bumps than the eibach 375/430 springrates I had earlier. You can call Ground Control and see what they suggest to you. 375/430 was suggested to me because I told them I was doing 2-3 HPDE and 99% daily driving. I switched over to 448/550 swift springs after I realized I was getting faster and the spring rates were not stiff enough for the track.
06-10-2015, 06:13 PM
derbo

Quote:

Originally Posted by derbo

I did an oil change yesterday with OE Filter + Mobil1 0W-40

Stats on the Oil Change:
Oil Mileage: 2584
Last Oil Change: 06-06-14
# of HPDE: 2

I sent a sample to Blackstone Labs so I will report back with the results afterwards. I am curious what they see.

The results have returned!

http://i.imgur.com/smtGgSE.png
06-10-2015, 06:19 PM
danewilson77

Quote:

Originally Posted by derbo

The results have returned!

http://i.imgur.com/smtGgSE.png

Looks good.

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06-10-2015, 07:17 PM
derbo

Quote:

Originally Posted by danewilson77

Looks good.

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge

I'm quite happy with the results being that the mileage is less than 3000 miles and have 2 track days on them.
06-11-2015, 06:08 AM
johnrando

good news
06-22-2015, 09:53 PM
derbo

Not a ZHP mod, but its a minor change in pace for my daily commute.

http://i.imgur.com/9SQxoqjl.jpg

2012 TDI 6spd
Xenons, Sunroof, Navi, KEEYS (comfort access equiv), DynAudio Premium Sound.

Bye Prius; Hello TDI.
06-23-2015, 04:00 AM
rkneeshaw

Death to all prius.
06-23-2015, 04:03 AM
danewilson77

Quote:

Originally Posted by rkneeshaw

Death to all prius.

I didn't see a smiley face anywhere. Surely you were just having a bit of fun.

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06-23-2015, 06:14 AM
Pip

Well that's a cool little upgrade Derek! Hopefully it'll be more fun to commute in.
06-23-2015, 06:44 AM
johnrando

Nice Derek!
06-23-2015, 07:05 AM
wertyu78

Quote:

Originally Posted by derbo

Not a ZHP mod, but its a minor change in pace for my daily commute.

http://i.imgur.com/9SQxoqjl.jpg

2012 TDI 6spd
Xenons, Sunroof, Navi, KEEYS (comfort access equiv), DynAudio Premium Sound.

Bye Prius; Hello TDI.

Am I still to blame for this?
06-23-2015, 11:14 AM
az3579

Quote:

Originally Posted by wertyu78

Am I still to blame for this?

We're such enablers on this forum.
06-23-2015, 11:15 AM
wertyu78

Quote:

Originally Posted by az3579

We're such enablers on this forum.

Lol. I share with Derek that I'm considering a TDI as a new daily and he ups and buys one.

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06-23-2015, 09:10 PM
derbo

Quote:

Originally Posted by rkneeshaw

Death to all prius.

Now now. Prius owners are still people. :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by danewilson77

I didn't see a smiley face anywhere. Surely you were just having a bit of fun.

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge

Idk...lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pip

Well that's a cool little upgrade Derek! Hopefully it'll be more fun to commute in.

It's been a fun 2 days of commuting to Santa Rosa from Richmond (57miles 1-way). It's getting 48mpg on the display but I suspect that number is optimistic like the BMW's one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnrando

Nice Derek!

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by wertyu78

Am I still to blame for this?

Quote:

Originally Posted by az3579

We're such enablers on this forum.

Quote:

Originally Posted by wertyu78

Lol. I share with Derek that I'm considering a TDI as a new daily and he ups and buys one.

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I blame you guys and my brother as well. I've been wanting to ditch the Prius for awhile and with my new job, it made it easier to want to ditch the car. The Prius does it's job well at getting that MPG but..everything else was pretty subpar..

Overall I am happy with my purchased. I have a few grips with the car..why doesn't it have parking lights option? its just on n off for the lights..

The NAV screen is dinky..but a Parrot RBN6 may solve that. ;)
08-22-2015, 09:48 AM
derbo

My favorite escape.

http://i.imgur.com/6UT25AIl.jpg

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