Blindside TiAg ZHP maintenance & mod ledger

I finally have time for the write up on my new to me 2004 TiAg 300i.

My WTB thread outlined what I was looking for; major preventative maintence done, somewhere below 120k, and accident free.
Reference thread: http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showt...ileage-lt-120k

A FS thread popped up on e46fan & bmwcca that met my requirements. The Lynchburg Va zhp had 122k with vanos, disa, and coolant overhauls all completed. Beyond that the regular maintenance was completed and fairly well documented (will return to add full history).

The previous owner "nfrye" on bimmerforum has a great rep and is the Lynchburg bmwcca chapter leader. After a few phone conversations I felt comfortable making the 5 hr drive just to look at this car. My brother and I made the drive in a e36 328ci. Needless to say the car checked out well through a full inspection and test drive. $12k cash later I was driving home. I was eventually back home (after 36hrs no sleep, still worth it) and Immediately gave her a bath that took 23 hrs!

Pictures to be added once I'm on a computer.

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@123k : Purchased

@124k : steering fluid flush
Rear diff fluid flush (redline)
Trans fluid flush (redline ATF)
ZKW headlight buff, reseal (back to black on seal worked!)
New hyperewhite fog lights

@125k : NGK BKR6EIX spark plugs
New Mtech-II bumper/paint
New left/ right lower fender guard

@125k: new intake elbow, windshield cowl, all interior & license plate LED lights.:rockon

@126k: replaced expansion tank
Oil change w/ 5w40 liqui moly

Congrats, blindside ! Sounds like you made an excellent purchase. Do you still have the 323i ?

Congrats. Looking forward to pics.

Good stuff.

Dane did you buy or make your tow hook license plate adapter


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That is an original US Mill Works no hole license plate bracket.

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showt...-Plate-Bracket

http://www.usmillworks.com/bmw_front..._tow_hook.html

Awesome!!! Another TiAg!!!

Is this a sedan, or coupe?

Sedan, it had to be TiAg. My first BMW was a TiAg 323i, loved it so I had resort back once I saw this one


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Originally Posted by danewilson77

That is an original US Mill Works no hole license plate bracket.

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showt...-Plate-Bracket

http://www.usmillworks.com/bmw_front..._tow_hook.html

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Thanks Dane! Ordering it now so it comes in time for the new bumper


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Originally Posted by blindside

Thanks Dane! Ordering it now so it comes in time for the new bumper


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You won't be disappoint.

HTC DNA ON TT4 BETA, WILLIAMSBURG, VA

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The previous owner "nfrye" on bimmerforum has a great rep and is the Lynchburg bmwcca chapter leader.

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Your making me blush :blushing

But seriously, I hope you enjoy the car and love it as much as it did!

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Your making me blush :blushing

But seriously, I hope you enjoy the car and love it as much as it did!

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I can't tell you how much I love this car man. We're going to need to catch up at some regional meet this year.


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I rolled by the BMW dealership yesterday and it made me realize how much I love my 150k mile E46.

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I rolled by the BMW dealership yesterday and it made me realize how much I love my 150k mile E46.

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Yep.


Shawn in VA.
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I've had the idea of installing a dynavin d99+ for about a month now but can't get myself to actually make the purchase. It's torture for me at work it's all I think about! This all stems from years of fumbling around trying to drive and not miss my call but also a recent visit to my cousin who shares our bmw addiction. He has an e36 m3 tuned very well maintaining that core oem+ look (I'll link his bimmerforum handle here). One of his mewest mods is a great headunit (can't remember specifics will update) that performs all of those functions yet oem look. It drove my crazy how incredible Bluetooth really is! We swap cars while we visit eachother so when running around town prepping the expansion tank work i did i found myself jealous! To cut to the heart of it, bluetooth capability is so essential. I've reviewed parrot a few times and just haven't read compelling reviews especially referring to audio streaming. Since the dynavin doesn't half ass it and does make a bt audio streaming experience worth the money I should buy. Another huge kicker is that the unit sticks true to the BMW interface and console display look, matching or, toggles, lighting, designing in general. The only thing holding me back is all of my years in a stock e46. Since my first 323i tiag (owned @ 30k miles onward) I've known and loved the headunit. I spent 3 hrs total driving to high school and back daily, which made me love these cars, and highways, valley hairpins, and my head unit.

Pro's: all BT functions, Oem + look, great user interface, steering wheel controls, i5 Siri for texts, and navigation
Con's : NOT classic e46.

I know it may sound ridiculous but that's the whole argument for me. I could use some genuine input here haha. This opens a whole debate I feel. Some reviews on dynavin or other products are required zhp mafia.

Also, those who can't leave their stock unit chime in!

Can't help you. Struggling with that same decision.