Yup, M3 baffle is easy.
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Yup, M3 baffle is easy.
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Where is a good place to get clear corners? I have two set of yellow corners, one trimmed in silver and one in black, that I plan on selling, along with the headlight washer units, to fund this purchase. just need to know who people have sourced their's from
ECS Tuning has them.Quote:
Originally Posted by GotZHP
Here's a link to the Genuine BMW kit:
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...t/63130141567/
Depos are cheaper but in my experience, Depo makes garbage products for BMW (been through my fair share, having to replace them)... they're not THAT much cheaper either, so it's worth the extra few bucks for OE ones.
Agreed! If I could go back in time, I would have bought these instead of the crappy DEPOs.Quote:
Originally Posted by az3579
Got mine here :Quote:
Originally Posted by az3579
https://www.turnermotorsport.com/BMW...ro-tail-lights
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+1. That's also where I got my clear turn signals.
Looks like I have some catching up to do in the next year!Quote:
Originally Posted by theothersawyer
What is anyone using for an in-car phone mount? I can't seem to find a single thread about this (I can find many threads that have phone mounts, but not a single thread with feedback on many phone mounts).
I have a Bimmian cell phone bracket (Link) and a ProClip cell phone mount attached to that using four bolts purchased from a hardware store and spray painted black. I love the setup, it's very good. Some people have complained that the Bimmian mount won't sit flush underneath the trim so it pushes the trim out. I had that to a small extent but found I could rotate the mount enough to get it all to seat correctly. The ProClip I was initially very happy with but after about 3 months it started rattling and I have not been able to isolate the rattle for the life of me. It's not a terrible rattle, it's only over rough roads, but still annoying. Overall I like the setup very well. I have the audio aux installed in the back left area of the cup holder. It doesn't get in the way of the shifter and I can hand the wire to the back seat if people there want to listen to music.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheFinanceGuy
EDIT: You can get a better idea visually in my project thread here (just scroll down through the post a bit): http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showt...711#post464711
Thanks! I actually have a Bimmian phone bracket.Quote:
Originally Posted by BMWCurves
Think I'm going to try the wiz gear mag mounts. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Similar to William, I am using a Bimmian mount with this:
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The Bimmian mount gave me no issues in terms of trim items not sitting flush. Love my setup!
FYI: The Bimmian phone mount is actually made by Panavise and sold at other vendors such as Amazon.
I have a kenu airframe and I like it a lot. My dad loves his I bought for him as well. I only have one issue with it, when I need to pull my phone close to read something (that I probably shouldn't be reading while driving anyways) it is a pain to take off and on. I end up just pulling the whole thing out with the phone still attached, but when I drive in the dark it's hard to put it back on the vent. I just got some magnetic vent mounts in the mail yesterday that I am curious to see how I like them. I think if will be a good twist on the kenu.
Kenu Airframe https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D901B4W..._bKXryb62ND8N3
Car Mount, TechMatte MagGriphttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EXWKE6A..._yLXrybS8HPRQF
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The Wizgear magnetic phone mount that I use with my Bimmian bracket is by far the best phone mount combination I've ever used. I'll never look back!Quote:
Originally Posted by TheFinanceGuy
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I use the Bimmian with the wide clip they sell.
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This:Quote:
Originally Posted by TheFinanceGuy
https://bimmian.com/Accessories-for-...le-Dash-Mount/
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This:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B019X...40_FMwebp_QL65
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This is close to what I going to try. I am going to pair my bimmian mount with a Wizgear mag mount.Quote:
Originally Posted by danewilson77
MTL-90 or just MTL
https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-1...sion-fluidoil/
https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-3...sion-fluidoil/
I haz 6sp manual. No auto here.
I went with MTL
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Both would work.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheFinanceGuy
The viscosity on the MT90 is higher so if you have gearbox noise in neutral, go with that.
Also I wold replace the 2 plugs. ECStuning has a kit with oil and plugs FYI
Was just checking those out. I like the idea of replacing the plugs, though last time I changed the trans oil, both plugs looked fine.Quote:
Originally Posted by Vas
I thought we were using Red Line D4 AFT in our manual transmissions:
https://www.redlineoil.com/product.aspx?pid=51&pcid=7
Our most versatile ATF, use where Dexron III®, Dexron II®, Mercon® and Mercon V® fluids are recommended, provides a GL-4 level of gear protection
Popular applications: Toyota Type T-III and T-IV, Honda ATF-Z1, NissanMatic D, J & K, Diamond SP-II, SP-III, Mazda ATF M-V, most BMW, Audi, VW automatic transmissions
Also used with manual transmissions and transaxles like T-5, T-45, T-56 and late-model BMW
Excellent cold weather operation
https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-3...thetic-d4-atf/
ATF D4 is similar to Red Line's MTL formula and can be used in many BMW manual transmissions where MTF or MTF-LT2 is called for.
Will Style 45 16x7" wheels fit over the stock brakes on our cars?
That might be a tad small overall for the ZHP. My Contour replicas (AT Italia Type 5 16x7.5 et38) fit pretty tightly. The tire place had to redo the wheel weights with slimmer ones to clear the brakes.
I think they might fit, but I saw someone on the interwebs posting that they don't. I don't know what would make them not fit compared to mine. Probably better to go bigger.
Yeah, we ended up going with some style 137 wheels for my sister's car which are 17x8"Quote:
Originally Posted by holyc0w
My low coolant light came on last night for about 30 seconds as I was leaving work. I was like :facepalm
Checked the coolant level this morning and the 'dipstick' was sitting at the very bottom of the expansion tank. Thankfully I had some BMW coolant lying around, which I mixed 50/50 with water and filled up the expansion tank where the top of the dipstick was just below the rim of the expansion tank opening to make sure I do not overfill. I did not see any leaks in the expansion tank.
Question: I monitored the coolant temperature after topping up with coolant while I dropped my wife off. The temperature went up to 92C and stayed there. I was expecting it to go up to 95C-96C. Does this look normal to you folks? Keep in mind, the outside temperature was around -6C.
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Originally Posted by anandoc
92 is normal. Temps can fluctuate a few degrees every now and then.
do you see anything on the topside of the belly pan?Quote:
Originally Posted by anandoc
i've had two weird leaks like that - one was a bad o-ring on the bottom of the expansion tank that only appeared when it got really cold out (the o-ring must shrink just enough), and the other was on a friends' car - the temp sensor o-ring leaked. $2 part in both cases, but still a pain to deal with (the temp sensor o-ring really was not a pain, it took 10min, with minimal coolant loss - the expansion tank on the other hand, i hate that thing). generally anything fluid- and seal-related, i don't like dealing with. because it's always like, "IS it going to seal properly?" blah.
Thanks!Quote:
Originally Posted by az3579
I will monitor the levels and for any leaks over the next few days. I have a backup expansion tank just in case.Quote:
Originally Posted by slater
Did E46 Sedans ever come with factory LED tail lights? I can see that at some point M3 coupes did come with LED Tail lights but i never see any mention of NON M3 coupes or Sedans.
Sedans - no. Facelifted coupes got the LED tails that you're seeing on the M3's, though.Quote:
Originally Posted by nextelbuddy
My 2005 coupe:
http://i.imgur.com/YT32Gm5.jpg
I did a TL (aftermarket) conversion to LED to my Sedan. Waste of $$$. I shit canned and sold them. They did not look right on a Sedan. So I went the RCR route. They look fantastic on Sedans.
those do look really nice. bummer that sedans didnt get it. weird also.Quote:
Originally Posted by ZHPizza
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Originally Posted by das boots
what is the RCR route?
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Originally Posted by nextelbuddy
I did OE RCR tails in mine, with LED bulbs. You get all the functionality and looks without going with the "aftermarket" look. :thumbsupQuote:
Originally Posted by das boots
I put in LED brake light bulbs (red), turn signals front and back (amber), sidemarkers (amber), flash-to-pass H7 LEDs, and have a set of extra bulbs I'm going to put in for the running lights in the back. Love LED lighting while retaining an OE look. :)
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Originally Posted by nextelbuddy
RCRs are the euro factory tail lights. Instead of RAR (Red/Amber/Red), the lenses are RCR (Red/Clear/Red), like this:
https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3903/1...aa891df3_k.jpg20140825-007 by botond.pal, on Flickr
Another shot:
https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5807/2...7954ca3c_k.jpgIMG_20150905_190518993 by botond.pal, on Flickr
sweet, thanks for all of the info!
They look really good in Imola.... never noticed before...
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Originally Posted by az3579
BP. I have LED on Reverse. Where did you purchase the LED Brake, Running and Turn bulbs from?
I do love the RCRs on the sedans. I wish the coupe LEDs were formatted the same way. They look somewhat disjointed between trunk/fender.
http://www.germanspecparts.com/uploa...14376e17b6.jpg
I wish BMW made an LED version for the sedan instead of just RCR. The aftermarket RCR LEDs look horrendous.Quote:
Originally Posted by ZHPizza
RCR are sure pretty. :)
http://i.imgur.com/lboa6sWh.jpg
Rear fogs makes it even more fun :D
http://i.imgur.com/uROGGJch.jpg
The brake and running lights are the same bulb. I bought the brake and turn signal bulbs from eBay.Quote:
Originally Posted by das boots
I keep waiting for a more reputable manufacturer to make proper LED bulbs that come in Red so I can replace my brake and turn bulbs. They interfere with my radio reception whenever they're on, for some reason. But, then again, my rear glass is totally hosed so my reception is dreadful to begin with even with no lights on, so I'm not sure if the issue is isolated to my car or if it's the bulbs - haven't been able to swap with anyone to test.
Good thing I don't listen to my radio at all.
The bulbs are labeled "1156 CANBUS 25W". Those are plenty bright and if they are CANBUS, do not require resistors and do not hyperflash.
The only thing needed is to code out the hot and cold checks so they don't flicker when the car does its bulb tests.