The Random E46/ZHP Question Thread

[terraphantm]

I could have sworn I had an 8mm hex for the transmission on my ZHP

[BMWCurves]

I could have sworn I had an 8mm hex for the transmission on my ZHP

It very well may be. Mine was a Torx (I think a T50?) but it seems our ZHPs are either Torx or hex.

New question: For those of you that opted for a CDV delete, did you replace the old CDV with Zeckhausen's modified CDV (now $95) or did you simply remove the CDV and reassemble the assembly like so: http://www.impee.co.uk/bmw_cdv_delete.htm

For either one, have you found any issues?

[NoVAphotog]

I'm driving down very early Saturday morning and can stay as long as I want. I'll be done with what I need to get done by 10:30 or so, and will be heading to Bruce's place afterwards.

Well this meet-up sounds exciting.

Sounds good. I should be able to stop by after the autox, in perfect time for a lunch meetup! I know a couple of Imola sedan light control module's that are in need of an intimate, erotic and passionate coding session with an expert if you are bringing the materials along?

Speaking of Imola sedans...Vas...you better get in gear and head over. I'll have my camera gear with me so we can get pictures of Wobz, Scarlett, Imola Elite and Rehab as well as help Bruce with some shots of the 335 for sale.

[terraphantm]

It very well may be. Mine was a Torx (I think a T50?) but it seems our ZHPs are either Torx or hex.

New question: For those of you that opted for a CDV delete, did you replace the old CDV with Zeckhausen's modified CDV (now $95) or did you simply remove the CDV and reassemble the assembly like so: http://www.impee.co.uk/bmw_cdv_delete.htm

For either one, have you found any issues?

Just remove it and reassemble. The only purpose for the Zeckhausen piece is if you want to retain the stock look for warranty purposes, which shouldn't apply to any e46 owner now. I never had an issue with the line reassembled without the CDV in either my M3 or ZHP.

[Vas]

Sounds good. I should be able to stop by after the autox, in perfect time for a lunch meetup! I know a couple of Imola sedan light control module's that are in need of an intimate, erotic and passionate coding session with an expert if you are bringing the materials along?

Speaking of Imola sedans...Vas...you better get in gear and head over. I'll have my camera gear with me so we can get pictures of Wobz, Scarlett, Imola Elite and Rehab as well as help Bruce with some shots of the 335 for sale.

I am going to see if I can make it. Not sure what time to aim for though but I will be in the wife's zhp since I need to have an LCM coded into her car.

[BMWCurves]

Just remove it and reassemble. The only purpose for the Zeckhausen piece is if you want to retain the stock look for warranty purposes, which shouldn't apply to any e46 owner now. I never had an issue with the line reassembled without the CDV in either my M3 or ZHP.

Perfect, thanks!

[az3579]

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New question: For those of you that opted for a CDV delete, did you replace the old CDV with Zeckhausen's modified CDV (now $95) or did you simply remove the CDV and reassemble the assembly like so: http://www.impee.co.uk/bmw_cdv_delete.htm

When I put mine in, my car was under CPO. I purchased the gutted CDV, though it wasn't from Zeckhausen. Even if my car wasn't under warranty, I prefer the look of a car that looks 100% factory, with nothing "missing".

I know a couple of Imola sedan light control module's that are in need of an intimate, erotic and passionate coding session with an expert if you are bringing the materials along?

I'll bring the massage oil.

[Vas]

When I put mine in, my car was under CPO. I purchased the gutted CDV, though it wasn't from Zeckhausen. Even if my car wasn't under warranty, I prefer the look of a car that looks 100% factory, with nothing "missing".




I'll bring the massage oil.

I will be attending for sure now. See you guys Saturday

[danewilson77]

When I put mine in, my car was under CPO. I purchased the gutted CDV, though it wasn't from Zeckhausen. Even if my car wasn't under warranty, I prefer the look of a car that looks 100% factory, with nothing "missing".




I'll bring the massage oil.

There's zero difference between removing something that shouldn't be there in the first place and putting a GruppeM intake on. Zero. Zip. Nada.

"No flamesuit required"

[az3579]

There's zero difference between removing something that shouldn't be there in the first place and putting a GruppeM intake on. Zero. Zip. Nada.

"No flamesuit required"

I meant it from a "something is missing" perspective.
If screws are missing, or covers/plastic trim are missing, then that falls into this category. The same way that if this valve isn't there, then it's obvious (to someone in the know) that something is missing.