The Random E46/ZHP Question Thread

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03-03-2014, 10:40 AM
Vas

That would be great. I am trying to figure out why one headlight is a zkw and the other is an AL unit on the zhp I just bought.
03-03-2014, 10:44 AM
328ioc

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Originally Posted by Vas

That would be great. I am trying to figure out why one headlight is a zkw and the other is an AL unit on the zhp I just bought.

Well mine are now different because of my recent accident the passenger headlight needed replacing and an AL unit is what was sourced.

So possibly one had to be replaced at some point?

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03-03-2014, 10:48 AM
brettbimmer

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Originally Posted by NorCal-Dimitri

To those with h&r springs: did you go with race or sport springs, and why? How many inches did it lower your car? If you're running spacers, what size are you using?

Perfect. Thanks!

I switched out the stock suspension on my former E30 and ran Koni yellows with H&R Sport springs. I didn't want to make the ride too harsh even though the car was supposed to me more track-biased. Drop was acceptable over stock, yet still allowed me to clear most speed bumps without issue. FWIW, I do not yet have Koni's on my ZHP, but I will certainly add them in the future. Good luck hunting down the ideal suspension setup.
03-03-2014, 10:48 AM
Vas

That is possible. Thanks for the pics.
03-03-2014, 10:59 AM
brettbimmer

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Originally Posted by Vas

What is another way to tell apart ZKW headlights versus Al headlights on the sedans? I know there is a stamp on the lenses however is there another way to know?

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Originally Posted by 328ioc

They are different on the back.

And the ballasts are in slightly different locations.

I can post a pic next week once my car is back and I have some free time.

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Originally Posted by Vas

That would be great. I am trying to figure out why one headlight is a zkw and the other is an AL unit on the zhp I just bought.

Gentlemen, a couple of shots of the backside of the ZKW lights, taken during the E90 bowl swap. Vas, maybe these will be helpful. Sorry that everything else that I have is more up-close on the actual bowl swap conversion, and apologies for the somewhat poor cell-phone camera image quality.

Attachment 12622

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03-03-2014, 11:05 AM
stephenkirsh

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Originally Posted by 328ioc

I know there is 1 Dakar Yellow ZHP produced.

I'm not sure about other E46s though because Dakar was mainly an E36 M3 color.

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This car isn't a zhp and it's a different yellow than what was posted above (Dakar yellow). It's slightly darker.
03-03-2014, 11:07 AM
328ioc

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Originally Posted by stephenkirsh

This car isn't a zhp and it's a different yellow than what was posted above (Dakar yellow). It's slightly darker.

Phoenix Yellow maybe?

Normally and E46 M3 color.

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03-03-2014, 11:11 AM
Vas

Thanks for those images. If anybody has more of the healight assemblies, that would be great.

Would be helpful when I remove the headlights to find out why its different. Btw IIRC, the mounting brackets are also different right between the two assemblies?
03-03-2014, 11:48 AM
stephenkirsh

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Originally Posted by 328ioc

Phoenix Yellow maybe?

Normally and E46 M3 color.

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Hmmmm maybe. This is a sedan, so definitely not an m3, although that might be what he was trying to do since he has M3 front and rear bumpers with the CSL trunk.
03-03-2014, 01:23 PM
Hermes

The Random E46/ZHP Question Thread

Dakar
http://photos.conti.net/photos/528929772_MfYNi-L.jpg

Phoenix
http://www.madwhips.com/upload/image...x_yellow_4.JPG

Atacama
http://www.bimmerpost.com/storyimage...-9f76-e0f3.jpg

Lime
http://www.m3post.com/forums/attachm...3&d=1351829454

Golf
http://www.e9forum.com/wp-content/ga...olf-yellow.jpg

Condor (originally a Porsche color)
http://www.bmw2002faq.com/uploads/mo...7615462027.jpg

Corona
http://image.motortrend.com/f/592279...-in-yellow.jpg

Fun
http://alpina-roadster.8k.com/65-66.jpg

Speed (originally a Porsche color)
http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/6771/94748915.png

Olive (I think?)
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sXxMenB_4b...mw+classic.jpg

I am unable to find pics of Sumatra, Gaillo, Light, Traffic, & Signal yellows
03-03-2014, 01:29 PM
Avetiso

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Originally Posted by Hermes

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/attac...5&d=1368411562

Make sure they are E38 wheels and not E39 as the center bore on E39 is wrong for our cars

Thanks, JP!
03-03-2014, 01:47 PM
johnrando

JP knows his BMW colors!
03-03-2014, 01:50 PM
brettbimmer

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Originally Posted by johnrando

JP knows his BMW colors!

Good work JP. So how about the variation between Dakar & Dakar II? Seems that the II variant was a bit later, but not sure there was really much difference in the two colors.
03-03-2014, 01:55 PM
Hermes

Generally I think the colors with numbers are reformulations of the paint, not necessarily a real color change. A slight change may occur in shade but its not the point of why they change the name
03-03-2014, 02:02 PM
Crickett

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Originally Posted by Avetiso

Anyone know if I'll be able to fit these? I love the look, but I'm not sure I'd move from the 135s for them.

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Originally Posted by E_Rak

Assuming you're looking at the 8 inch wheel, they have an offset of +13. Comparing to 8 inch 135s, those have an offset of +47. I'm guessing you would have to cut/roll your fenders to make them work.

I generally take all of my BMW wheel spec questions to this wonderfully complete database, the BMW Treff Felgenkatalog. It’s in German, but generally understandable.

It lists a good number of different sizes/specs for the style 37, so your best bet will be to verify exactly what’s stamped on the wheels’ backsides.
03-03-2014, 02:05 PM
Hermes

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Originally Posted by Crickett

I generally take all of my BMW wheel spec questions to this wonderfully complete database, the BMW Treff Felgenkatalog. It’s in German, but generally understandable.

It lists a good number of different sizes/specs for the style 37, so your best bet will be to verify exactly what’s stamped on the wheels’ backsides.

Style 37
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/04/myvy6yhu.jpg
03-03-2014, 02:11 PM
stephenkirsh

I think the guys car might be Dakar, looking at the pics. I'll try and grab a pic one day. I see him once every week or two.

My dad had a Gölf Yellow 2002 with a ti engine swap back in the day.
03-03-2014, 03:41 PM
Hermes

The Random E46/ZHP Question Thread

It could also be a non-BMW color

eg, Imola Yellow
http://www.fourtitude.com/blog/imola2.jpg
03-03-2014, 04:12 PM
stephenkirsh

Imola yellow. The cousin to imola red!

Yea GM made the paint for the e46, so maybe it's just some other GM color.

I'll have to ask if I ever see the owner.
03-04-2014, 02:45 PM
stephenkirsh

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Attachment 12647

Dark rainy photo, but that's the best I got.
03-04-2014, 03:13 PM
sillieidiot

^ i think i've actually seen that car down here at a meet a few years back. i think he told me it was dakar yellow.
03-04-2014, 03:43 PM
ELCID86

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Originally Posted by stephenkirsh

Dark rainy photo, but that's the best I got.

Cool effect! :-)
03-04-2014, 03:51 PM
Hermes

Looks like Dakar
03-04-2014, 07:52 PM
derbo

Does anyone know if the cigarette lighter socket turn off when the car sleeps? I know its live when the engine is off but what about when the alarm is armed?

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03-04-2014, 08:41 PM
Fried_Chicken

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Originally Posted by derbo

Does anyone know if the cigarette lighter socket turn off when the car sleeps? I know its live when the engine is off but what about when the alarm is armed?

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I don't have an alarm, but on mine it's on.
03-05-2014, 04:40 AM
danewilson77

I think it stays on forever.
03-05-2014, 06:21 AM
STREETFIGHTER50

Mine is on all the time. I like that I don't need the key turned on to charge my phone :)
03-07-2014, 05:16 AM
gmurphy

I spotted these while on Bimmian today. Don't know if I like them but what do you guys think? http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/07/ypyby6ad.jpg

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03-07-2014, 06:17 AM
STREETFIGHTER50

Those look pretty nice! I'd like to see them lit up & on a sedan. The facelift version of em.
03-07-2014, 08:01 AM
Au1994

I kinda dig 'em but sure if the darker detailing would stand out as much against my Monaco Blue.
03-07-2014, 08:07 AM
derbo

Those don't look too bad! I wonder how the quality of them are.

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03-07-2014, 11:34 AM
gmurphy

They are calling them F30 lights. I would like to see more pictures of them. There not too bad.

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03-07-2014, 11:41 AM
Avetiso

I wonder who the manufacturer is.

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03-07-2014, 12:05 PM
gmurphy

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Originally Posted by Avetiso

I wonder who the manufacturer is.

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That my friend is the million dollar question. I couldn't find anything on their site. I could email them.

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03-25-2014, 04:01 AM
gmurphy

The Random E46/ZHP Question Thread

Alrighty I plan on doing my INSPECTION II service in the next few months and want to know the best fluids for the job,specifically diff and tranny wise. I have been looking at these two options and they look to be as close to OE as you can get. Any thoughts
Diff Castrol: http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330...ain/ES2562683/
Transmission (Pentosin): http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330...ain/ES1893847/

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03-25-2014, 04:12 AM
danewilson77

Not sure about those choices.

I'm running Pentosin in my tranny and Redline in my diff FWIW.
03-25-2014, 04:15 AM
gmurphy

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Originally Posted by danewilson77

Not sure about those choices.

I'm running Pentosin in my tranny and Redline in my diff FWIW.

Ok I definitely do want to run Pentosin in my tranny but am curious what everyone thinks of the Castrol stuff. Thanks Dane.

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03-25-2014, 07:22 AM
stephenkirsh

I know this isn't helpful as I don't know the brands, but I'm using OEM fluid from the dealer in both since I had the hook up.
03-25-2014, 07:27 AM
328ioc

Here is my random question..

Some times when I put the car in reverse and the mirror tilts down it does not come back up.....any ideas?

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03-25-2014, 07:29 AM
Avetiso

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Originally Posted by 328ioc

Here is my random question..

Some times when I put the car in reverse and the mirror tilts down it does not come back up.....any ideas?

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Happens to me when I unlock. Not sure, possibly the GM5.

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