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

[BADCLOWN]

Little stuff - added the 'M' strut tower covers on the ZHP. They're just plastic, don't cost much, and should keep all the dirt and crud out of the top end of the strut mount. I'll try to get a pic later...

Do you know if those work with the BMWP strut bar?

[Just_George]

Do you know if those work with the BMWP strut bar?

I don't think so - they're made to slide down over the mounting bolts for the strut mounts, so I'd assume that the strut bar would interfere. Here's a couple of pics of them I stole from a Bimmerfest post...

[ELCID86]

^interesting.


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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 e46fanatic

[Johnd]

I like those - where did you buy them?

[das boots]

I don't think so - they're made to slide down over the mounting bolts for the strut mounts, so I'd assume that the strut bar would interfere. Here's a couple of pics of them I stole from a Bimmerfest post...

They really do not look like they would cover the strut bar unless you do some cutting or reconfiguration. They look more like cosmetics to make the engine bay look smoother.

[Just_George]

I like those - where did you buy them?

I bought them from ECS Tuning, but I suspect any BMW parts supplier can get them. Note that they are not a 'stock' item at ECS (or Bav Auto, from what I gather) so it may take a bit longer than usual to get them. Took a week for mine to show up.

BMW part #31312229458
ECS item #49 943 $9.68 each

[ZHP_Brandon]

I got these today from Koni today



Warranty replacements. The shafts were pitted on the originals.
The whole warranty process was relatively painless...
I got all the other parts for the refresh of the shocks. Adding the reinforcement plates while I'm at it



It's been a long time since I really spent any time doing maintenance and replacement of old worn parts. This is going to feel good...

How much did this all run you? This is something I hope to do this coming summer since my car still feels relatively tight in the twisties lol


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[Sockethead]

I got the Bilstein strut mounts on sale from ECS for $34.75 ea. Also the reinforcement plates were from ECS. $9.95 ea.
The the upper and lower rubber spring insulators, dust boots and bumpers came from the dealer. They were $40 but my wife gets an employee discount. I don't think they are much more than that at ECS or other places

[JupiterBMW]

Not a huge BMW day for me, but still a great car day... Washed both the X and the M today, nice having them both clean. More importantly, I went to the local track and hung out with my buddy while he took his Exocet out for a few laps. Holy hell, what a blast!!

We made an E46 M3 wave us by...

[az3579]

Today I replaced my valve cover gasket, grommets for all the bolts, vanos oil line and crush washers, oil level sensor, and did an oil change with filter. I also installed the wheel studs that I bought from Daniel. It took a long time since it was my first time doing the VCG myself, and it took me a little while to figure out how much Loctite to use on the studs and how much torque to apply. It's been a long but successful day.

Now if I can just figure out what I need to code on my car with regards to the level sensor... That was an unexpected and unwelcome surprise.

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