The Random E46/ZHP Question Thread

[az3579]

And to finish it all off, since DW answered almost all of the other ones:

12. It looks like the correct cap. Check inside the hole; there's a probably a screw or nut that is hidden in there, which is why there'd be a cover there. If it doesn't fit well, it probably needs to be replaced or the legs adjusted on it.

[ELCID86]

3) try to scrub it with a cleaner like grime reaper then hit it with Super VRT.

4) I removed mine

7) fingers or needle nose might work too.


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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - an e46f member

[az3579]

There isn't really any saving that half faded trim. Any solutions you can come up with, short of repainting them, is temporary. It's either respray or buy a new one. Even the respray won't look as good as a brand new one.

[mynamenumber]

In case I go the replace route, anyone got part numbers for a full sedan black trim replace?

[bosszhp]

Ok so my cylinder 1 coil went today along with the spark plug. Picked up 6 NGK laser platinum plugs from Autozone but couldn't find any store that had a Bosch Ignition Coil so I had to order that from Turner. The coil won't be here till Tues or Wednesday and I need to drive the car (short distance trips) so should I replace the spark plugs now and then replace the coil when it gets here or do it all at once? I figure it's better to drive on one bad coil and new spark plugs instead of a bad coil and a bad plug. There won't be any problems running a new plug on a bad coil will there? Sorry if it's a stupid question, probably overthinking this.

[Simmsled]

Do it all at once to save yourself the time.
Otherwise, no harm in doing it separately.

[fredo]

For the headlight lenses I went with Khoalty. Good quality, good price. I bought the OEM gaskets at the same time (Khoalty sells that as well) and the total was $124. On my first e46 I tried Forever Black for the trim. Very happy with the results. It even comes with a cleaning solution to be applied first. I sold that car 3 years after FB was applied and still looked great.

WOW thanks reading and for the epic answers.


For #9, do you have any part number or replacement dealer recommendations for the headlight gaskets? And for the headlight lenses as well?

Actually, same question for the side indicators. I like the white / clear look rather than the yellow, but totally open to any input.


So, I'll get the shop vac and back to black out, stop by a respray shop, and buy some headlight parts, and should be all set (for now, right?) (!!)

[fredo]

Any comments on a Bosch starter ? Are they good ? Thanks, guys.

[Ssparrow]

Any comments on a Bosch starter ? Are they good ? Thanks, guys.

I bought a Bosch starter about a year ago when mine went out, so far so good! I pretty much told myself to get the best of the best when it comes to starters and I heard the Bosch is the best. Im glad I went with the Bosch as i REALLY don't want to tackle that job again.

[fredo]

That's good news ! Thanks for info.

I bought a Bosch starter about a year ago when mine went out, so far so good! I pretty much told myself to get the best of the best when it comes to starters and I heard the Bosch is the best. Im glad I went with the Bosch as i REALLY don't want to tackle that job again.