What did you do for your ZHP/ BMW / MINI today? #2

[midlandtech]

Ok. Thanks bro.

MLT.... You getting the same?

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No. I went with a cheaper set of solo werks s1's. Got them for extremely cheap and read good reviews on them (they are just via simple set of ride height adjustable coilovers meant for street). Should I be disappointed with them I can always revert to my current set up which only has 10 k on it or so. I'm lowering the car and changing/removing some exterior mods for a new look.

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[Gordo_GT]

Driving North this morning in Central California, there were very high winds. I was doing about 80-85, dark outside... All of a sudden a giant (4' diameter or so) tumbleweed blew into my lane... I swerved hard to the left but still clipped it pretty good. No damages to the rental car... But damn, it scared the crap outta me!

It was real windy earlier in the morning. I was looking out the window and a tree looked like it was dancing. It is rarely this windy.

[cakM3]

Not bashing on your decision so don't take it the wrong way. A coilover system unless its a really cheap one is better then stock.

Didn't take it that way. No worries

[az3579]

Today I had Wobz inspected to make sure she's ready for track. Happy to find that my front rotors are just above minimum spec, meaning I can wait until the 2nd track day to replace. Everything else looked solid! Had a friend clean the sheezle out of the area directly below my engine with brake cleaner. Couldn't breathe for 10 minutes after but it was worth it; it is now squeaky clean.

Tomorrow I hope to be installing the seals and pistons for my 6-piston calipers. They've been sitting in a box for almost a year now...

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[gr330zhp]

I gotta be honest, surprisingly, changing over the radiator in my 740i was easier than it is on the 330i. Was gonna wrap it up tonight but it's been a long day at the restaurant.


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[JupiterBMW]

Holy crap, I finally get to make an actual update in this thread! Tonight I installed my Coby wheel and boots. I left the car sitting without the wheel on (and therefore battery disconnected to prevent airbag light), but I put the wheel on tonight so I could plug the battery back in and take her for a quick drive around town...

She was running really rough when I first started her, but she smoothed out in a couple minutes and after about 8 miles of city cruising, she was purring nicely and so enjoyable...

Damn I missed my car... Oh, and the Coby Wheel products are amazing looking... Pics to come tomorrow...

[kayger12]

I gotta be honest, surprisingly, changing over the radiator in my 740i was easier than it is on the 330i. Was gonna wrap it up tonight but it's been a long day at the restaurant.


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Definitely wouldn't have expected that!

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[kayger12]

Pics to come tomorrow...

That kind of teasing should be illegal...

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[KevinC]

Akebono pads & new rotors up front. Same was done in the rear (pardon the expression) about 8k miles ago. My rear wheels have been squeaky-clean ever since, with the fronts getting filthy quickly from the stock pads. Really looking forward to clean wheels at both ends now, without back-breaking labor to get them clean when I got sick of looking at them dirty. New belts. Was ready to do a cooling system refresh (61k miles) but my mechanic (a VERY well-respected local indy who drives an E46 M3 & 323 himself) pressure-tested the expansion tank and said it's fine, so I'll hold off for now.

[Stewbie]

Did my first oil change since acquiring my car. Made my own low profile ramps out of 2 pieces of 2x10x12'. Had to go to 3 tool shops to find a 36mm socket!

Discovered two things while under the car. One (the bad), the cover plate for the drain plug is missing. Two (the good), the drain plug is an aftermarket magnetic plug.