The Random E46/ZHP Question Thread

[Vas]

Ohhhh found it Vas. It's Aluminum or Poly 75D and recommended for race vehicles only. (Unless you got a 90A version and they are just out of stock)

Gonna need some feedback before plunging into that as I want to retain some normal drivability on the car.


GoingHAM mobile

I got the red poly on both of my cars and love it. Dario just installed one on his e46 m3 and says it a a great upgrade over the factory rubber.

[UdubBadger]

I got the red poly on both of my cars and love it. Dario just installed one on his e46 m3 and says it a a great upgrade over the factory rubber.

Still comfortable for everyday driving?


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[LivesNearCostco]

OK here's a random question. If already answered in another thread please let me know.

Before whenever I checked my oil level cold or hot after sitting for at least 10 minutes, the stick was almost dry above the oil level. I could see the level on the stick without wiping off the stick, unless I had just shut off the motor. Now whenever I check the oil, the whole bottom of the dipstick is covered in oil and I must wipe it off and reinsert the dipstick to see the level. I've noticed this since Dec 15, 2014 when I last changed the oil. But it's possible it was happening earlier.

My best theory is the old CCV wasn't draining much oil back into the dipstick tube and the new CCV (changed March 2014) recovers enough oil to coat the whole bottom of the dipstick in normal driving. But seems strange that I wouldn't notice this from March to December. Of course I crashed the car in late July and didn't drive it for 2 months, but still I think I would have noticed it before. Since the crash and repair the only engine stuff I changed was water pump, tensioner/idler pulleys, and a power steering hose (this was happening before the recent VCG job).

So... when you let the car sit and then check the oil, is the stick fairly dry above the oil level or do you need to wipe off the dipstick end every time?

[Vas]

Still comfortable for everyday driving?


GoingHAM mobile

I think so. Wife has no complaints on her zhp with it.

[stephenkirsh]

So... when you let the car sit and then check the oil, is the stick fairly dry above the oil level or do you need to wipe off the dipstick end every time?

I've never needed to wipe my dipstick off to check the oil level. On both my e46. My zhp had ccv changed about a year ago and I didn't notice a difference.

I generally keep my zhp about 1/2 quart over filled to eliminate lifter tick for autox. Not sure if that makes a difference.

[UdubBadger]

I think so. Wife has no complaints on her zhp with it.

Sweet I might just do that then


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[stephenkirsh]

Has coby wheel website changed?

[UdubBadger]

What do you mean?


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[derbo]

Has coby wheel website changed?

Layout has definitely changed since I last visited it.

[stephenkirsh]

Site wasn't working earlier. Looks ok now.