Tony's ZHP Project

So this past weekend I successfully converted my front end to the m3 front end. After a previous weekend not realizing all the parts I needed to do in the first place. Anyways following kalim's swap here http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showpost.php?p=14272323 it was pretty easy along with Derek's help. The swap was very similar to Kalim's. Needed was tierods, spindles, calipers, and rotors. It really gave the front of the car a wider track. From http://www.bmwpkod.com/Media/Default..._fastfacts.pdf states that the track of a standard 330i is front/rear 57.9/58.4 and the m3 is 59.4/60. In all it added a whole 1.5 inches to the front end and really makes it flush.

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Overall happy with the way the brakes and everything turned out. There is a pretty big difference with the braking force from the new setup. The only thing left is to go with the ZCP route.

Looks great Tony. Nice job with all the work.

Nice. I wonder if converting both axles is a worthwhile upgrade.

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Originally Posted by Avetiso

Nice. I wonder if converting both axles is a worthwhile upgrade.

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It is. The rear provides LSD, the front allows you to go ZCP rotors. :)

I think overall it is worth it since it would be more cost effective to go zcp over a big brake kit later on. Plus the pads and rotors were recently changed on the m3 before so there is so much life yet before I even consider to do the Zcp route. In the mean time I'll keep my eyes out for some brackets as well.

Need new brakes on zhp...get m3 front end. I like the sound reasoning.

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Need new brakes on zhp...get m3 front end. I like the sound reasoning.

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:rofl

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I think overall it is worth it since it would be more cost effective to go zcp over a big brake kit later on. Plus the pads and rotors were recently changed on the m3 before so there is so much life yet before I even consider to do the Zcp route. In the mean time I'll keep my eyes out for some brackets as well.

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If not they are like $150 a piece brand new from BMW. Add the rotors and you got yourself the ZCP setup in the front. :)

Very nice work big T!


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Wow nice

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Thanks all. Lots of other big projects going on as well. :)

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Thanks all. Lots of other big projects going on as well. :)

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You might as well put that S54 in too Tony. :P

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2 x 34 11 2 282 619 Front Brake Carrier *ahem*
1 x 34 11 2 282 445 Front Left Perforated Rotor 345mm
1 x 34 11 2 282 446 Front Right Perforated Rotor 345mm

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Man those are some pricey pieces :p

Because ///M

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Because ///M

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Yes.....


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So probably when I come back next week the plan is to do the m3 mirrors drill base so at least I will have the mirrors on the car. Already got the m3 mirrors painted and just need to modify it a bit to get everything to all line up.

Secondly I'm considering a set of M parallels for rims. Any suggestions on how to get them to fit correctly on the zhp? I know the offset is a tad different as well and pretty aggressive overall. Looking to hear feedback from all. Thanks!

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So probably when I come back next week the plan is to do the m3 mirrors drill base so at least I will have the mirrors on the car. Already got the m3 mirrors painted and just need to modify it a bit to get everything to all line up.

Secondly I'm considering a set of M parallels for rims. Any suggestions on how to get them to fit correctly on the zhp? I know the offset is a tad different as well and pretty aggressive overall. Looking to hear feedback from all. Thanks!

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Considering you now have an M3 front setup, you are a lot more limited in your wheel choices because of the offsets...
I don't think you'll be able to get them to fit. :dunno

What exactly is the offset on the M-Pars? I know they're low, extremely aggressive for E46's even in stock form...

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Considering you now have an M3 front setup, you are a lot more limited in your wheel choices because of the offsets...
I don't think you'll be able to get them to fit. :dunno

What exactly is the offset on the M-Pars? I know they're low, extremely aggressive for E46's even in stock form...

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MPars are ET13 Front and ET25 Rear. I'd say that's a tough fit, running aggressive camber and fender work. There are better wheels out there, Tony.

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So probably when I come back next week the plan is to do the m3 mirrors drill base so at least I will have the mirrors on the car. Already got the m3 mirrors painted and just need to modify it a bit to get everything to all line up.

Secondly I'm considering a set of M parallels for rims. Any suggestions on how to get them to fit correctly on the zhp? I know the offset is a tad different as well and pretty aggressive overall. Looking to hear feedback from all. Thanks!

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You also need hub converters as the E39 ones are 74mm?

There are few versions of the M parallels but their fitment is very aggressive for a Non-M sedan.

Even with my new m stance?

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Even with my new m stance?

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Need the fenders, brah!

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Even with my new m stance?

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That doesnt change your fenders positions in respect to the hub. :)

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Even with my new m stance?

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Your new M stance really limited your selection of wheels. Short of getting wider fenders (or reverting to your prior setup), unfortunately it isn't going to happen.

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You also need hub converters as the E39 ones are 74mm?

There are few versions of the M parallels but their fitment is very aggressive for a Non-M sedan.

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Unless he got the E38 ones. But those are even more aggressive if I recall.

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Unless he got the E38 ones. But those are even more aggressive if I recall.

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Nah same offsets. Different hub bore.

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I think the E38 ones are a little more rare than the E39 ones.

I haven't updated in a while but some nice purchases will be happening soon and that rear end is going to get added soon.

Side note I did a flash and eonon install on my coworkers smg m3 and the csl flash makes a big difference

Nice :)

Did you clean up the rear end?

Not yet still have to purchase it and school and travel got in the way for the time being. I just want to get it done soon before the snow.

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Not yet still have to purchase it and school and travel got in the way for the time being. I just want to get it done soon before the snow.

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snow? whats that.

Good to see you back. Excited to hear about the new butt lift!

Looking forward to the diff swap, Tony. :thumbsup

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snow? whats that.

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It's known as drift powder here in the Northeast.

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Looking forward to the diff swap, Tony. :thumbsup



It's known as drift powder here in the Northeast.

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Drift powder.. Love it :rofl


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Looking forward to the diff swap, Tony. :thumbsup



It's known as drift powder here in the Northeast.

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:rofl

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It's known as drift powder here in the Northeast.

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LOL. and you don't even get that much in CT!

peter

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LOL. and you don't even get that much in CT!

peter

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BS! We get snow on a regular basis, especially in recent times!

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BS! We get snow on a regular basis, especially in recent times!

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+1

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LOL. and you don't even get that much in CT!

peter

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BS! We get snow on a regular basis, especially in recent times!

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BP what we get is a light dusting compared to what Peter gets every season....

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BP what we get is a light dusting compared to what Peter gets every season....

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Compared to, maybe, but definitely not a light dusting compared to our Virginia residents...
We still get respectable snowfall. Respectable in a sense that all seasons don't cut it, IMO. (that doesn't seem to stop people from running them though, and with their driving skills 'round here, that's scary)

Finally found and purchase a new lcm. Happens to be coming from Canada and should be here next month. Finally I'll have triple blink and rear fogs all together.