The Random E46/ZHP Question Thread

Anyone else that's installed the BMWP shift lever, or done any recent shifter rebuild really, not been able to use ANY of the little yellow washers?

RealOEM diagram shows a total of 4, my car had two from the factory, and now with the new parts I can fit zero.

I thought I remembered someone saying that they were phased out with the extended delrin bits on the shifter and rod joint connections, but I can't find anything on it.

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It's been 3 years since then but I recall having the same issue and not ending up using washers thought I can't say for sure. As long as you have no axial play in the joints then just send it

Unfortunately it's been a while when I installed my UUC SS. However, I have some photos that I took. Middle photo is original link prior to install. Mismatch sequence. But you get the picture. Hope this helps.

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Originally Posted by ZHPizza

Anyone else that's installed the BMWP shift lever, or done any recent shifter rebuild really, not been able to use ANY of the little yellow washers?

RealOEM diagram shows a total of 4, my car had two from the factory, and now with the new parts I can fit zero.

I thought I remembered someone saying that they were phased out with the extended delrin bits on the shifter and rod joint connections, but I can't find anything on it.

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Originally Posted by t.er

It's been 3 years since then but I recall having the same issue and not ending up using washers thought I can't say for sure. As long as you have no axial play in the joints then just send it

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^This.

Yup, I had the same issue. I replaced #12 (the rod joint), a BMWP shifter, and UUC DSSR (model 144). I had to exchange the DSSR for a 144-2 which accommodates the increased width of the new rod joint and shifter connector. I think I measured the difference to be 2mm.

Thanks, boys. The fitment is tight so I'm not worried about it, just wanted to see if anyone else had a similar experience.

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Originally Posted by Will

^This.

Yup, I had the same issue. I replaced #12 (the rod joint), a BMWP shifter, and UUC DSSR (model 144). I had to exchange the DSSR for a 144-2 which accommodates the increased width of the new rod joint and shifter connector. I think I measured the difference to be 2mm.

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Ah ok that pretty much confirms it then. Sucks that UUC had to go back and make a new model for BMW's updated parts. Thanks!

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Originally Posted by stephenkirsh

I mean... the mini pre-dates the 3 series by decades.

First gen of the BMW-era Cooper S models are just as fast on track as a zhp.

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Yup, my old R53 Cooper S was an extremely capable and forgiving track car and pure fun on the street. In the right FWD car with the proper dynamics, you don't really notice the lack of RWD.



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I’ve got this “film” starting to flake off of my drivers side headlight. Anyone else experience this? Not sure if it’s PPF(doubt it) or a protective layer on the housing. Apologies if it’s hard to see, but it’s a 4-5in strip that’s just starting to go https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...0e080a536a.jpg


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Originally Posted by Prestovie

I’ve got this “film” starting to flake off of my drivers side headlight. Anyone else experience this? Not sure if it’s PPF(doubt it) or a protective layer on the housing. Apologies if it’s hard to see, but it’s a 4-5in strip that’s just starting to go


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I've had that on the underside of my donor coupe lenses, my best guess is that it's probably the UV protective coating.

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I've had that on the underside of my donor coupe lenses, my best guess is that it's probably the UV protective coating.

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Well that’s what i was afraid of, lens replacement imminent?


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Originally Posted by Prestovie

Well that’s what i was afraid of, lens replacement imminent?


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I replaced my lenses with $20 ebay units over a year ago and they still look like new. Only took about 5 minutes. I would definitely recommend it.