Thanks Dane.
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Thanks Dane.
Looks good... I like the subtle amount of CF. I have the CF splitters and diffuser too. I'm going to do M3 mirrors with CF shells soon...
I've been debating the 330 emblems. Kpro wants me to get them instead of the OEM. good to get a comparison
Thanks Rob. The 330 is in the OEM font. I wish the "zhp" was available in that same font. I was definitely going for subtle c/f look.
Wow John, beautifully done! I agree, the CF you've added is just enough. I too would like a spoiler, but I think it'd be too much on a white ZHP... As for the badges, I like them, but I agree, the ZHP one needs to be in the same font, and black. Personally, I still think no badges is best. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by johnrando
Thanks Joop.
Car is looking perfect, Randeaux!
Nicely done.
Thanks Keith.
I think a CF lip would look great on your car. The CF spoiler on Kpro's 135 looks really good..Quote:
Originally Posted by JupiterBMW
So late on this, but everything is looking great! Love those splitters.
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Lookin good there Rando!!! Kudos for the DIY brakejob. Also the fine touches you're putting on are very nice. Sets your car apart without going overboard.
Thanks Kyle, Ryan.
Man oh man, what a transformation your mini mod's have become... I really enjoyed through through your thread.
So whats next? ;)
LOL, thanks. Not much left to do. I drive so few miles, the next up is a big maintenance/internals upgrade run. (VANOS, DISA, Stett silicone hoses, Stewart Water Pump, stuff like that). Also front BSW speakers. Much of the other maint has been done but I didn't post it here (change fluids, etc).
I will be adding a Dinan Throttle Body too though, hoping for a little performance bump with that. I have August targeted for this, and Gary is going to come out from Vegas to help.
I hear those throttle bodies are a tough find. Where are you getting it?
Already bought it a few months ago used.
looks awesome
Thanks.
Looking great Rando
Thank you.
This is old news but in pointing someone to my project thread to show how I masked the front grill for painting, I didn't see these pics, so I'll post them now so I won't have to dig for them in the future, as every now and then, this topic comes up. I believe the paint was a Krylon Gloss Black, due to the color of my car and my gloss black kidney grills.
http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/...1210-00071.jpg
http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/...1210-00074.jpg
Nice, I should also do this, my bumper grill is a bit faded. Do you mask behind the grill by any chance?
I did my front grille in place, following a DIY from E46f, which involved sticking balloons through the grille and inflating them. Didn't do much, since the Plasti-Dip I used seemed to react negatively with the cheap balloons, and immediately popped them all. There's photos in my project thread, if you're interested.
Like Rando said, masking isn't that huge a deal.
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I did mask behind the grill. Stuffed newspaper and other paper up through the bottom.
Obviously for those following the SoCal mini-maint-meet thread from this weekend, we did some great stuff to my car (and others).
Here is that thread:
http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showt...322#post291322
We did the VANOS, VCG, installed a Dinan Throttle Body, fan-delete mod, cleaned MAF sensor, changed out the intake boots, new spark plugs, oil/filter change, fixed the front OEM splitters and did some front bumper cleanup, installed c/f fog surrounds, 1-button unlock code, put in BSW tweeters and mid-bass, and changed out the center console pieces, painted the area behind the front bumper grill, painted the cabin air filter cover. After all that, gave her a wash and wax.
Posted these pics in the CA Regional thread talking about the weekend.
Video - started up - first time!
http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3be45755.jpg
All buttoned up.
http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4d34fc41.jpg
After the wax (knocked the H off so I put it back on right after I took that pic):
http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/...ps79b98f8d.jpg
Looking good JR.
Looks great! Nice lists of maintenance, mood, and DIYing.
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Thanks Ry, Dane!
Looks great. What adjustment did you do to the splitters?
Thanks JM. I was scraping on the bottom since I'm so low so we got them on tighter and gave them a little TLC - used epoxy to shore up the bottom where they scraped. Also the front top wasn't fully sealed to the bumper but now they are.
Did you guys simply push harder and then screw them on to fit better or did you use dap?Quote:
Originally Posted by johnrando
Basically. Just pushed them in harder, and used Beta to help secure them. And, used it on the bottom too so that helped them seal/sit better.
Cool.Quote:
Originally Posted by johnrando
Looks great.
Good werk, John! Black is looking good.
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Thanks Vas, Dario.
Need. More. Pics.
I didn't see the front with the new fog surrounds
Yup, I realized that. I'll take today.
After all the work over this weekend, I have to give my driving impressions and a pic of the c/f fog surrounds. So, I was at 16.5 mpg before the mods. Clearly the computer is adjusting as I'm at 10.5 mpg (actually went up to 11 today). But, who cares. When I drove off this morning I thought the Sprint Booster was on red, but it was only on green! The car has so much more pick up already, and it definitely pulls even harder at higher revs. It's WAY more quiet with the fan delete (I still don't full get how it's such a difference), and all in all, this thing is sweet! Can't wait for the VANOS to break in fully. Very happy so far. I'll post this exact info in the "what did you do for your bmw" too.
c/f fog light surrounds (thanks to William) to compliment the c/f splitter.
http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/...psa2213433.jpg
"Fan delete mod" Did your car have a belt fan? Only an electric fan on my 2003, confused, why would your 2006 have a belt driven fan? Sedan vs Vert?
Auto. Mechanical fan.Quote:
Originally Posted by Imola.ZHP
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