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10-20-2015, 07:23 AM
san

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Originally Posted by BMWCurves

I would wager that the 330xi and M3 might have a slightly different subframe, but across 330i transmissions they would have the same subframe. Someone else with more knowledge can confirm.

How cold is it going to get where you live? I think 0W-40 oil will be better suited to colder climates because the oil will be less viscous than 5W-30 when you first start the car allowing the oil to circulate and lubricate the essential motor components more quickly. On the other end of the spectrum, 0W-40 will be slightly more viscous at normal operating temperatures than 5W-30 oil (the "30" part of that oil) but that shouldn't matter for our engines, people use both those oils with no issues as far as I know. Next oil change I'm moving from BMW's 5W-30 to Mobil's 0W-40.

Ya, that is exactly what I am thinking too...
The extreme it went to last year was -20f... But usually is around 0-20f most of the time...

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10-20-2015, 02:03 PM
stephenkirsh

I'm assuming M3 subframe is completely different.
10-20-2015, 03:49 PM
05Imola

I'm pretty sure m3 subframe is different. What I meant to ask was across the non M cars and if the transmission makes a difference. It seems like transmission does not matter when it comes to the subframe. Thanks
10-20-2015, 03:54 PM
Vas

Auto and manual subframe is the same.

M3 subframe is different.
10-20-2015, 06:29 PM
fredo

I'm getting ready to install the silver cube trim. Will some clips break in the process ? If so, I will order some ahead of time. How many clips would you recommend to buy ?
10-20-2015, 06:32 PM
Vas

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Originally Posted by fredo

I'm getting ready to install the silver cube trim. Will some clips break in the process ? If so, I will order some ahead of time. How many clips would you recommend to buy ?

I would get 8 at least for the dash trim.

Door trim clips don't usually cause a problem
10-20-2015, 06:34 PM
fredo

Thank you, Vas. I'm glad I asked.
10-20-2015, 06:44 PM
Vas

I just bought 6 of them from thebmwminipartsstore
10-20-2015, 07:18 PM
fredo

Is this the part number you ordered ? 071 491 58194.
10-20-2015, 07:41 PM
Vas

Quote:

Originally Posted by fredo

Is this the part number you ordered ? 071 491 58194.

Part number 51458266814
10-21-2015, 03:38 AM
ELCID86

Always have some clear (door) and orange/red (dash) "anchors" on hand when messing with trim.

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10-21-2015, 06:51 AM
fredo

Thank you, guys. It's clear now after looking at realoem.com :

51458266814 = red clip for dash trim
07149158194 = clear clip for door trim
10-21-2015, 09:15 AM
BMWCurves

Is anyone running a catch can kit? How do you like it? I've been reading up on them and I seem to be a prime candidate for one since I often drive less than 30 minute stints and live in a cold-ish climate (20-40F in the winter). I've been looking at the Radium Engineering one, but not sure if there are better or more cost-effective options.
10-21-2015, 11:22 AM
QC_ZHP

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWCurves

Is anyone running a catch can kit? How do you like it? I've been reading up on them and I seem to be a prime candidate for one since I often drive less than 30 minute stints and live in a cold-ish climate (20-40F in the winter). I've been looking at the Radium Engineering one, but not sure if there are better or more cost-effective options.

There's a thread on here about making your own. I think Schmolk (sp?) started it. The radium kit is eye candy though.
10-21-2015, 04:10 PM
ELCID86

Quote:

Originally Posted by QC_ZHP

There's a thread on here about making your own. I think Schmolk (sp?) started it. The radium kit is eye candy though.

Smolck. I think a few others here have one also.

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10-22-2015, 03:48 AM
danewilson77

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Originally Posted by ELCID86

Smolck. I think a few others here have one also.

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Smolck sold his ZHP.

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10-22-2015, 09:25 AM
NYRhockey

Where's the antenna in our cars? i get a lot of interference that i shouldn't be getting when listening to local stations or AM radio.
10-22-2015, 09:30 AM
zYx

It's on back window, I think upper two lines incorporated into rear defogger.
Amplifier is in driver's C pillar.
10-22-2015, 03:11 PM
az3579

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Originally Posted by NYRhockey

Where's the antenna in our cars? i get a lot of interference that i shouldn't be getting when listening to local stations or AM radio.

The antenna is built into the rear glass. The reason you get interference is because there is a short. It's a common problem, and the solution is to buy a new rear glass. A telltale that you have the short is to turn the radio on and then turn on the rear defogger. Your reception will be terrible, if not non-existent like mine is.
10-22-2015, 06:03 PM
ELCID86

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Originally Posted by az3579

The antenna is built into the rear glass. The reason you get interference is because there is a short. It's a common problem, and the solution is to buy a new rear glass. A telltale that you have the short is to turn the radio on and then turn on the rear defogger. Your reception will be terrible, if not non-existent like mine is.

I had that problem the first time I turned on my defrost in the OB AT car--complete static.

There is some type of antenna looking device under the rear deck. Looks like SiriusXm but Colin's car doesn't have that.

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10-22-2015, 06:32 PM
NYRhockey

Quote:

Originally Posted by az3579

The antenna is built into the rear glass. The reason you get interference is because there is a short. It's a common problem, and the solution is to buy a new rear glass. A telltale that you have the short is to turn the radio on and then turn on the rear defogger. Your reception will be terrible, if not non-existent like mine is.

That i had no clue about. Thx. I will try that as see how bad my reception gets. I'll have to learn to live with it (or use the CD player, i guess) since getting a rear glass would be buried at the bottom of my priority list.
10-23-2015, 04:31 AM
fredo

Yesterday I took the ZHP for a ride, 5 miles round trip. The first 2.5 miles I could see the yellow oil warning. Turned off the car, and the warning didn't come back.

What are the chances the oil sensor is going bad ? Car has 139,000 miles.
Should I add some oil just in case ?

Thanks.
10-23-2015, 05:17 AM
05Imola

The yellow light indicated your are low on oil. I think it first stays on for a few seconds when you turn off the car and as the level goes down it will light up when you first drive the car. Check your oil before you worry about sensors haha.
10-23-2015, 06:07 AM
fredo

Sounds good to me. Thank you.
10-23-2015, 06:31 AM
NoVAphotog

Anyone else get the cold weather influenced windshield washer fluid leak? The pump and grommet thing have been replaced on mine and it seems like the first night under 32 degrees her water just broke and spilled all over the floor. I'm still not even sure what failed...I'm assuming the little $7 grommet...again.
10-23-2015, 07:28 AM
BMWCurves

Quote:

Originally Posted by fredo

Yesterday I took the ZHP for a ride, 5 miles round trip. The first 2.5 miles I could see the yellow oil warning. Turned off the car, and the warning didn't come back.

What are the chances the oil sensor is going bad ? Car has 139,000 miles.
Should I add some oil just in case ?

Thanks.

I have the same intermittent issue. Sometimes it'll turn on after awhile, other times right when I start the car. I checked my oil and it sits right at the full line on the dip stick. I bought a new sensor and gasket and I plan to replace them on the next oil change. I remember someone saying that the 5W-30 BMW oil sometimes can cause trouble with the oil level sensor, so I plan to switch to Mobil 0W-40. Hopefully doing both of those will make the issue go away.

So in short, check your oil level and if that's normal, it may be the sensor.

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Originally Posted by NoVAphotog

Anyone else get the cold weather influenced windshield washer fluid leak? The pump and grommet thing have been replaced on mine and it seems like the first night under 32 degrees her water just broke and spilled all over the floor. I'm still not even sure what failed...I'm assuming the little $7 grommet...again.

That's very strange. I haven't had too cold of weather yet and I replaced the pump and the grommet on mine about a month or so ago but mine is working perfectly so far with no visible leaks.
10-23-2015, 07:31 AM
NoVAphotog

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWCurves

I remember someone saying that the 5W-30 BMW oil sometimes can cause trouble with the oil level sensor, so I plan to switch to Mobil 0W-40. Hopefully doing both of those will make the issue go away.

That was me, was seeing that light a lot with the BMW oil and as soon as I switched, I have only seen it a couple times. Let me know how it goes as it gets colder with the windshield fluid...
10-23-2015, 07:59 AM
az3579

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Originally Posted by NYRhockey

That i had no clue about. Thx. I will try that as see how bad my reception gets. I'll have to learn to live with it (or use the CD player, i guess) since getting a rear glass would be buried at the bottom of my priority list.

Same boat. :(

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoVAphotog

Anyone else get the cold weather influenced windshield washer fluid leak? The pump and grommet thing have been replaced on mine and it seems like the first night under 32 degrees her water just broke and spilled all over the floor. I'm still not even sure what failed...I'm assuming the little $7 grommet...again.

Mine has been like that for a couple of years at least. It's not weather related. Someone on here mentioned that the washer pump breaks internally, which may cause a leak. I don't know, I haven't placed it on my priority list to troubleshoot yet.
10-23-2015, 08:53 AM
BMWCurves

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoVAphotog

That was me, was seeing that light a lot with the BMW oil and as soon as I switched, I have only seen it a couple times. Let me know how it goes as it gets colder with the windshield fluid...

Will do.
10-23-2015, 11:49 AM
ELCID86

Quote:

Originally Posted by 05Imola

The yellow light indicated your are low on oil. I think it first stays on for a few seconds when you turn off the car and as the level goes down it will light up when you first drive the car. Check your oil before you worry about sensors haha.

Yes. Mine does this on occasion. Not every time. But periodically it will come on when driving and I'm usually a bit low... Keep an eye on it Fredo.

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10-25-2015, 06:26 PM
NYRhockey

random question:

Noticed the zhp's color name under the hood says "ImolarotII"...i didn't know there were 2 versions of IR. Where/when was ImolarotI used?
11-01-2015, 04:29 AM
fredo

Two days ago we had heavy rain in town. I drove thru some streets with high water. Yesterday I noticed both fog lamps have condensation and possibly water inside. What could be the fix ?
11-01-2015, 05:45 AM
ELCID86

Quote:

Originally Posted by fredo

Two days ago we had heavy rain in town. I drove thru some streets with high water. Yesterday I noticed both fog lamps have condensation and possibly water inside. What could be the fix ?

I was just thinking about you and wondering how you were doing with all the rain. They have exhaust tubes in them. As long as they aren't full of water, I'd think turning them on should dissipate any condensation.

You can also remove them pretty easily and pull the bulb out. Then maybe hit them with a hair dryer. :dunno

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11-01-2015, 10:39 AM
fredo

Thanks, Shawn. I appreciate your thoughts. I'm doing fine after the rain. I will just wait until the fog lamps dry by themselves. Hopefully it was a one time deal. :thumbsup
11-03-2015, 01:41 PM
hcbeck2689

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Has any one ever seen these roundels before?
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-Holden
11-03-2015, 01:45 PM
fredo

I've seen them before, probably on ebay. I remember the description said they were "really old" roundels.
11-03-2015, 02:04 PM
hcbeck2689

These are listed as Motorsport roundels. $140 for front and back

-Holden
11-05-2015, 09:32 PM
hcbeck2689

Is there any sort of Mafia discount at tirerack?

-Holden
11-05-2015, 10:15 PM
BMWCurves

I posted this over in the BMW Scanner/PA Soft FS thread but didn't get a response so I'll see if anyone here knows:

In the PA Soft UI:
1. Under ZKE5 and "Locking condition," Does Terminal R mean the doors never automatically lock at any speed?
2. Is there a way to code finish the windshield wiper so it finishes it's cycle after the ignition is turned off i.e. I turn off the ignition as the wipers are midway up the windshield, but they'll go ahead and finish the cycle?

Thanks in advance!
11-07-2015, 06:40 PM
stephenkirsh

Does anybody know why the 325 weighs less than the 330 on the E46? The M54 blocks are the same, right? The difference is just stroke?

325ci: 3197 lbs
330ci: 3285 lbs
stats for manual tranny via E46f

325i: 3075 lbs
330i: 3097 lbs
stats for 5 speed via UltimateSpecs.com

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