What did you do for your ZHP/BMW today?

[johnrando]

Finally took the plunge the other day and ordered a new windshield to replace my pitted one. $247 from Lincoln BMW. Got an e mail today confirming it qualifies for their free shipping for the month of July. :-) I was afraid they might consider it "oversize" and charge me something for shipping.

Gonna be nice looking through a nice clear windshield. Been debating doing this for a couple of years.

OEM windshield for $247 shipped? Wow! (or is it non OEM?)

[danewilson77]

Wow. Another Dr. Vanos issue. Interesting.

Please post up in Seths review thread with that info.

Car looks baller. Glad its running perfect.

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

[johnrando]

Good news Kevin!

[UdubBadger]

Well, my car has had quite an adventure over the last week.

The car was running crappy at higher RPMs under load. Based on all the info that's out there, it was reasonable to assume the DISA and/or VANOS were to blame. I was intrigued with the "DISA Gold" upgrade option, and a rebuilt Dr Vanos unit only runs $250, so I figured I'd do them both as preventative maintenance at the very least, and would hopefully solve my stumbly issue in the process. I dropped the car off with my mechanic a week ago today, along with a set of OEM Sachs shocks & struts, for a full suspension refresh, including bushings at both ends and shock mounts, OEM parts to be supplied by the shop. I got a call last Wednesday afternoon - the "new" VANOS unit was throwing codes on both intake and exhaust sides, and the car wouldn't rev for shiite. It took a day to get the good doctor to talk to my mechanic, and after that conversation, he concluded that the unit was indeed bad, and agreed to send a replacement. That was Thursday. The replacement didn't arrive until TODAY (thanks a lot, Doc). My mechanic (Babbitt Motor Werks in Mesa, GREAT guys) cut me a sweet deal on the labor, despite having to do the VANOS twice. All is well now, and the car probably runs better than the day it rolled off the line.

Since purchasing in May with 53k miles, I've now done the following:

Inspection II
new A- and C-pillars
set of Michelin Pilot Super Sports (can't say enough about these tires - best I've ever driven on, by far)
new ZHP shift knob
full 3-step detail by the local "master", including interior & engine compartment
added a set of Cocomats
full suspension refresh & (of course) alignment
VANOS swap for rebuilt unit
DISA Gold
replacement Ebay stock head unit to replace original with knackered volume knob

Next up:
USASpec iPod adapter
cooling system refresh at some point

The car looks and drives FANTASTIC now. I feel so fortunate to have found the "right" car very quickly, that met all of my desired criteria when I began searching a few months ago. I found this one in Miami, and the distance would normally have kept me from pursuing it, but my best pal lives nearby, is a former stealership mechanic, and did a VERY detailed pre-purchase inspection and photoshoot for me, as well as hung onto it as I arranged transportation to Arizona. It's the perfect companion to my M Coupe, and it's awesome to switch off between the two, since they both have their own outstanding (but very different) virtues.

Kev sorry to hear we had the same troubles.

[Johal E32]

I popped some air bubbles on vinyl roof wrap that I had done on my e46 wagon on monday lol.

The installer said let the air bubbles work their way out for 1-2 weeks, if nothing happens then pop them with a needle. I was too impatient and got rid of them. It looks great now, I'll have to post pictures soon

[KevinC]

Kev sorry to hear we had the same troubles.

I just read the details of your headache and posted my experience in that thread. JEEZUS! Probably the same problem with mine. They talk such an impressive game, then apparently have delivered to both of us, bad workmanship on their part. What really frosts my gonads is the total lack of urgency in communicating with my shop, then in getting the replacement to them. Thankfully I have another car, but I could easily have been in a rental for a week. I'm sure glad that's behind me (almost), and hope that it's an area that will never need attention again. Though how can we now not have our doubts?

[Meric]

Court apperance tomorrow for doing 172Km/hr so nervous and im not ready! -.-

[S85FTW]

Court apperance tomorrow for doing 172Km/hr so nervous and im not ready! -.-

Meric, I drove from Detroit Mi to Clifton hill, CA last weekend and I was scared to go above 130km/hr. I saw a sign saying if you get caught going 50km/hr over the posted speed limit (100km/hr) you face a fine of up to 10000 and immediate impounding of your vehicle or jail time. Crazy for only 25mph over.

[Meric]

Meric, I drove from Detroit Mi to Clifton hill, CA last weekend and I was scared to go above 130km/hr. I saw a sign saying if you get caught going 50km/hr over the posted speed limit (100km/hr) you face a fine of up to 10000 and immediate impounding of your vehicle or jail time. Crazy for only 25mph over.

I can't get into jail but the other fines ouff -.-

[MrMaico]

OEM windshield for $247 shipped? Wow! (or is it non OEM?)

Assuming it's OEM......better be. It's from a dealer so I would hope it is.