The Random E46/ZHP Question Thread

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Originally Posted by holyc0w

What's the sandpaper for? Getting rid of the prior coating?

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Yes, removing the coating on the plastic.

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Originally Posted by holyc0w

What's the sandpaper for? Getting rid of the prior coating?

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Originally Posted by John in VA

Yes, removing the coating on the plastic.

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Yep. I wanted to be sure that it was smooth so I just sanded until all of the black was gone. It took forever.

Hey guys quick question. It’s about Recalls. Are they free? And can I do them at any BMW Dealership?


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Originally Posted by ZHP_Brandon

Is the E46 M3 front sway bar on our cars an actual upgrade? I know the MM are different and with new bushings even our OEM sway bars will feel drastically different.. but I don’t want to pony up on buying bushings for my stock 330 sway bar, if I can probably source an M3 one for rather cheap locally.

Let me hear your opinions!

I’ve also considered the UUC strutbarbarian but I don’t track my car at all


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I’ve gone threw like 3 bars. I found the UUC Strutbarbarian the best one. I currently have Dinan. I have an OEM M3 one I think.. I painted it black. Let me know I don’t mind just giving it to you if you want it. I also have a rear. If you want. I have to find them [emoji848] but I’m sure I know where they are


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Originally Posted by ZHPizza

Yep. I wanted to be sure that it was smooth so I just sanded until all of the black was gone. It took forever.

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So not required, or better be safe than sorry?

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Originally Posted by L0veZHP

Hey guys quick question. It’s about Recalls. Are they free? And can I do them at any BMW Dealership?


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Yes they are free, and in theory they can be done at any dealership. They need to be contacted beforehand.

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Originally Posted by holyc0w

So not required, or better be safe than sorry?

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Wrap is a lot thinner than most people realize—not much heavier than aluminum foil. If it’s not smooth as a baby’s ass, you’ll see the texture through the wrap.

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Originally Posted by 704sw

Wrap is a lot thinner than most people realize—not much heavier than aluminum foil. If it’s not smooth as a baby’s ass, you’ll see the texture through the wrap.

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↑ So very true. I just wrapped my M3 side mirror bases black to see how they would look and you can see some faint texture of the rock chips underneath. I think it looks good for the cost and I can revert back to silver when I change my mind again.

I broke off the tab for the MAF connector. Will it hold fine without the tab?

It seems like it should, but I'm not sure long-term.

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Originally Posted by holyc0w

I broke off the tab for the MAF connector. Will it hold fine without the tab?

It seems like it should, but I'm not sure long-term.

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Yes. Fine

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Originally Posted by holyc0w

I broke off the tab for the MAF connector. Will it hold fine without the tab?

It seems like it should, but I'm not sure long-term.

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Did that to mine :facepalm

It's been holding on fine since I did it back in December.