The Random E46/ZHP Question Thread

[az3579]

So I'm sick of my washer fluid constantly leaking out of my headlight washers. How hard would it be to just do a total headlight washer delete? Anyone do it? Or I was just thinking of plugging the fluid tank where the headlight washer pump is. I haven't looked at it too much though. These things piss me off so much. (Haven't worked since I've had the car).

Also, another dumb suspension question, those of you that have adjustable damping, is it common to have the settings firmer in the front, softer in the rear? Or is it all preference?

Thanks guys!

Yes. Someone here has done this mod.

BP?

"No flamesuit required"

Yes, I mostly deleted my washer setup. I put in a washer tank from a car that didn't have headlight washers. I left the headlight washer strips under the headlights since I can't be bothered to spend on another set of strips and painting for them. I don't like "deleting" options that came with the car so I wanted to maintain the "look" of the option.


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[UdubBadger]

Ok so talk to me on why the RE-11 would be a better choice for spirited driving and say 3-6 HPDE's in the summer over the PSS.

I realize PSS is Max Performance Summer category and RE-11 is Extreme Performance Summer.

[UdubBadger]

And if you do recommend PSS is it worth buying a new set over the current DW's that I have on the car right now


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[fredo]

Along the same lines, this is what I decided to do for my ZHP. She came with DW all around and the rear tires need to be replaced soon.

I considered to replace all tires with Michelin PS3 ... But at the end, I decided to buy 2 DW for the rear. Once the DW are done, I will replace with PS3.

[stephenkirsh]

Ouch. Those prices remind me why I went with 17" wheels! About $165 for a PSS 245/40/17.

[Vas]

Ok so talk to me on why the RE-11 would be a better choice for spirited driving and say 3-6 HPDE's in the summer over the PSS.

I realize PSS is Max Performance Summer category and RE-11 is Extreme Performance Summer.

Max performance tires are great on the street and can be used on the track.
Extreme performance tires are great for track events and can be used on the street. Standing water with them can be an issue due to the design of the tire.

The biggest difference is UTQG rating. Also extreme perfomance tires usually have a much stiffer sidewall for steering response and a softer compound that is more sticky.

My opinion, I would go with the PSS if you have the money. Otherwise the Bridgestone S04 is a runner up in the max performance category right behind the PSS.

[UdubBadger]

If that's the case. Is PSS that much of an upgrade from the DW's I have now to warrant spending the money on a new set when the DW's still have a lot of life left (only a year old and spend half the year in storage for winter)


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[Vas]

Ouch. Those prices remind me why I went with 17" wheels! About $165 for a PSS 245/40/17.

Different strokes for different folks. I personally would not downgrade to 17" wheels when the car came with 18". I paid roughly the same amount for a set of tires in the factory size for Bridgestone S04.

If that's the case. Is PSS that much of an upgrade from the DW's I have now to warrant spending the money on a new set when the DW's still have a lot of life left (only a year old and spend half the year in storage for winter)


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They are an upgrade however are you not satisfied with the DW? I would run them till they are done and then look at tires.

[slater]

If that's the case. Is PSS that much of an upgrade from the DW's I have now to warrant spending the money on a new set when the DW's still have a lot of life left (only a year old and spend half the year in storage for winter)


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if you're that concerned about grip then go for the PSS and sell the used set of DWs... recoup some costs... they are an entirely different league of tire.

if you do opt for new tires, get the PSS, and stay away from the RE11's, apparently they cannot handle the heat.

peter

[UdubBadger]

Cool thanks. Yeah just not sure how much I can get for the DWs so might just run um to see how they do. Will at least upgrade to PSS when I toast the contis


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