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09-07-2016, 09:52 PM
johnrando

Good to hear

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09-08-2016, 04:20 AM
BMWCurves

Glad to hear you solved your issue! Annoying that ET only lasted a year though, that's annoying. What is the warranty on stealership parts?
09-08-2016, 05:43 AM
Whammy

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWCurves

Glad to hear you solved your issue! Annoying that ET only lasted a year though, that's annoying. What is the warranty on stealership parts?

I have no idea. The ET (Meyle brand) was purchased from ECS just over a year ago. Trust me, I was a bit livid trying to figure the whole thing out. Also broke the sensor on the ET and the new mounting bracket I bought. Had to go back to the original bracket which I'm glad I saved.
09-08-2016, 05:44 AM
Whammy

Quote:

Originally Posted by GotZHP

I just bought one of these this past week to do my oil pan gasket and it worked great. picked it up at a local Harbor Freight in Orange County for around ~$100 out the door after tax. Held my motor in place for 2 days while I dug into the oil pan gasket project. Was a lot of labor, but not necessarily hard, if you have the right tools.

I was thinking of adding mine to the ZHP Mafia Tool Library (to join the fender roller) as I do not have a place to store mine really. I am willing to send mine around for other members to use. Shipping should not be to costly, and this would have to be a decision made by the person doing the work. They can be had pretty cheaply, so if shipping cost, say $30, then maybe its not worth it to ship it and youd buy your own. However, in this case, Oregon is close and shipping should be cheaper. While this is a great tool to have, it is limited in its applications. Another thing to think of. I have very limited space with my current living situation, so storing a big metal bar would not go over well with the GF.

I'm willing to share mine with other Mafia Members on these terms conditions. 1.) I am not liable for anything that goes wrong while you are using it. 2.) You do not keep it and send it to the next Mafia member in need. 3.) Don't lose the parts! 4.) It is returned to me when the time comes that I need it again :)

If you PM me your shipping info, I can give you a shipping cost and get it out to you on Tuesday.

Attachment 27009

GotZHP, I'll keep this in mind. I decided to take my car to my mechanic because I needed it inspected for a track event. He's not sure what going on though he noticed the driveline issues. Not sure if something in the differential is failing or if it is the mounts. He told me to wait and see rather than throw parts at the problem.
09-10-2016, 06:29 AM
Whammy

http://i.imgur.com/w6fwKez.jpg

Today is driving school/track day!
09-10-2016, 06:50 AM
BMWCurves

B-e-a-u-tiful
09-10-2016, 06:50 AM
holyc0w

Nice, what are those wheels?
09-11-2016, 12:02 PM
Whammy

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWCurves

B-e-a-u-tiful

Thank you sir!

Quote:

Originally Posted by holyc0w

Nice, what are those wheels?

VMR V810s
09-12-2016, 05:23 PM
Whammy

Pictures from the event here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/stevea...57670468628183

https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7512/2...1d687b4a_c.jpg
https://c2.staticflickr.com/9/8535/2...5be6c667_c.jpg
https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8347/2...4f9c24e3_c.jpg
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8067/2...fa98e035_c.jpg
09-12-2016, 05:52 PM
johnrando

Nice pics

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09-13-2016, 04:50 PM
Vas

Your car looks great
09-24-2016, 08:49 AM
Whammy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vas

Your car looks great

Thanks Vas!

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnrando

Nice pics

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Thank you sir!
09-25-2016, 11:06 AM
Whammy

Today these two gorgeous ladies got washed.
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...pswe8sl3ag.jpg

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...psn7x8qydy.jpg
09-25-2016, 11:10 AM
holyc0w

Nicely done :thumbup
09-25-2016, 12:10 PM
BMWCurves

Is the X5 green?
09-25-2016, 08:08 PM
Whammy

Grey. Cant remember the official name.
09-27-2016, 04:55 AM
Whammy

After the track day and listening all the wonderful exhaust noises, a new exhaust has been on my mind. Also, there are some wonderful throaty V8s muscle cars running through my neighborhood making me jealous.

So, I decided to change that. Exhaust ordered. Got 30% of retail via ebay. Should be here next week!
09-27-2016, 05:27 AM
Vas

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whammy

After the track day and listening all the wonderful exhaust noises, a new exhaust has been on my mind. Also, there are some wonderful throaty V8s muscle cars running through my neighborhood making me jealous.

So, I decided to change that. Exhaust ordered. Got 30% of retail via ebay. Should be here next week!

Full exhaust or just the muffer?
09-27-2016, 06:09 AM
Whammy

Full cat-back exhaust.

Edit: here is the link to the auction. Got it for just shy of 700. There is one left for sale.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/112145663640
09-27-2016, 06:15 AM
san

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whammy

Full cat-back exhaust.

Edit: here is the link to the auction. Got it for just shy of 700. There is one left for sale.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/112145663640

Nice! Free shipping too...

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09-27-2016, 06:26 AM
BMWCurves

Nice. Definitely post some videos afterwards.
09-27-2016, 08:01 AM
Whammy

Will do! What's a used ZHP exhaust worth?
09-28-2016, 03:59 PM
Whammy

Extremely impressed. 1 Day delivery from ON, CA. Now I feel bad for trying to bargain hard with them over the exhaust.
http://i.imgur.com/THs6LRX.jpg

Now, I have to wait two weeks until this is installed.
09-28-2016, 06:25 PM
BMWCurves

Two weeks?

:foottap
10-08-2016, 07:47 AM
Whammy

Less than one week until exhaust install!! And I think I found a buyer for the ZHP Exhaust! :D
10-14-2016, 11:16 AM
Whammy

Magnaflow exhaust got installed today.
http://i.imgur.com/sNeM5lY.jpg

My initial impression of the exhaust is a much more rich deep tone at lower rpms. It is a nice upgrade over stock and probably what the ZHP should have came with to begin with. The exhaust is a bit louder, but not my much. On a scale of 1-10, I'd say a 6 (with OE being a 3). At high rpms, I am hearing a very small shriek. Given the exhaust wasn't welded, I most likely have a minor exhaust week. The shop told me to give it a week and if it's not resolved to bring it back. Depending on what they do when I bring it back, I'm going to have to try and move the exhaust just a tiny bit farther back so that it matches stock and doesn't melt off the diffuser.

I don't believe my shop had any issues getting it installed. I know Ryan had some issues with his install. Maybe MF changed the mounts slightly and/or hardware.

Quite happy overall. I will need to get an exhaust video soon. The only downfall of the install is that I broke my buddy's gopro (fell off the car and got run over). The camera is damaged but not totalled. The mount however is toast. So, I bought him a new one.
10-14-2016, 11:26 AM
Vas

Looks nice man. Glad you like it
10-14-2016, 11:41 AM
Whammy

Here's a bad in-car video with my cell phone against the sunglasses holder. I'll try and one a better one soon.

https://youtu.be/CScB4-V815E
10-14-2016, 12:06 PM
Vas

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whammy

Here's a bad in-car video with my cell phone against the sunglasses holder. I'll try and one a better one soon.

https://youtu.be/CScB4-V815E

Love the rumble of it.
10-14-2016, 02:37 PM
danewilson77

Win

S7 Edge, out
10-15-2016, 06:13 AM
oldzilla

Sounds good. Need to hear it in person
10-17-2016, 05:37 AM
Whammy

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldzilla

Sounds good. Need to hear it in person

That can be easily arranged!
10-23-2016, 10:11 AM
Whammy

On friday, I took the ZHP back to the shop to see if they could fix the exhaust leak as it is leaking at the muffler. Looks like I'll need to weld it as some point in the future. They were able to adjust it so that the leak is less prevalent.

Today, I replaced the left rear window regulator. Simple job.
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...psyrdvbxov.jpg
10-23-2016, 10:32 AM
BMWCurves

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whammy

On friday, I took the ZHP back to the shop to see if they could fix the exhaust leak as it is leaking at the muffler. Looks like I'll need to weld it as some point in the future. They were able to adjust it so that the leak is less prevalent.

Today, I replaced the left rear window regulator. Simple job.
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...psyrdvbxov.jpg

Annoying, but should be easily fixed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whammy

Here's a bad in-car video with my cell phone against the sunglasses holder. I'll try and one a better one soon.

https://youtu.be/CScB4-V815E

Where's the better one :foottap
11-29-2016, 06:51 AM
Whammy

Today's the day. Finally!
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...psfanwf07u.jpg
11-29-2016, 10:58 AM
Vas

That is great news.
02-11-2017, 10:22 AM
BMWCurves

Any updates?
06-02-2017, 06:43 AM
Whammy

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWCurves

Any updates?

Sorry man! Life's been a bit busy. I've also been a little apprehensive in borrowing my buddy's gopro considering I broke mine.

That said, have you seen Ryan's (rkneeshaw) video? This is fairly accurate.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VokFFl9qndI
06-12-2017, 07:33 AM
Whammy

Purchased illirep's BT TCU and other parts. I have to double check to see if I have the mounting bracket already in the car (my thought is no). Hoping to get it installed this weekend and not have any issues.

Does anyone know if there are issues if you have an aftermarket head unit?
06-12-2017, 10:26 AM
BMWCurves

Let us know how it goes.

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