The Random E46/ZHP Question Thread

[danewilson77]

Kin pin lower shock mounting bolt.

Sent from an S6 Edge

[az3579]

Anyone order the ECS Tuning Pulley kit? Not underdrive, just the aluminum standard-sized ones. I think I was shipped the wrong AC belt, I just want to make sure. I was sent a 4-rib AC belt, but my car has a 3 currently. I could not get the 4-rib to fit for the life of me, then I realized it was incorrect. Wondering if others have a 3- or 4-rib belt.

[Vas]

Anyone order the ECS Tuning Pulley kit? Not underdrive, just the aluminum standard-sized ones. I think I was shipped the wrong AC belt, I just want to make sure. I was sent a 4-rib AC belt, but my car has a 3 currently. I could not get the 4-rib to fit for the life of me, then I realized it was incorrect. Wondering if others have a 3- or 4-rib belt.

I bought that kit before.

They originally had sent me a 5pk863 which was wrong so then they sent me a 4pk863 which is correct.

How many grooves on the pulley?

[BMWCurves]

Ok, you're a little smarter than me... looking up the part number...

Haha that might not be the part number though, simply a guess. I just did my sister's struts and those bolts did not have a washer on them unlike the bolt pictured above.

[Dual]

Anyone know where to get good quality tint it small amounts? I don't want to pay the $150-225 for my windshield that I have been quoted. Rather just do it myself. I've tried buying from shops here but they always try telling me they don't charge much for labor and can maybe take $20 off if they don't cut and install. :lol

I have been spending time at this site for differing reasons: might be of help though-
http://www.metrorestyling.com/Solar-...lm-s/67725.htm
Also Amazon has a lot of that kind of film.

[az3579]

Anyone know where to get good quality tint it small amounts? I don't want to pay the $150-225 for my windshield that I have been quoted. Rather just do it myself. I've tried buying from shops here but they always try telling me they don't charge much for labor and can maybe take $20 off if they don't cut and install. :lol


-Holden

It is pretty darned hard to cut to exact size without the machine, let alone do a flawless application - I highly recommend just letting the shop do it. It really isn't that much in the grand scheme of things. Try other places. My shop did it for $100, including the cost of the film. I paid $400 for all of the side windows, rear window, and windscreen, using an expensive film (Llumar AirBlue 80).

[hcbeck2689]

It is pretty darned hard to cut to exact size without the machine, let alone do a flawless application - I highly recommend just letting the shop do it. It really isn't that much in the grand scheme of things. Try other places. My shop did it for $100, including the cost of the film. I paid $400 for all of the side windows, rear window, and windscreen, using an expensive film (Llumar AirBlue 80).

Actually the windshield will get cut by hand regardless, but it is totally doable to cut the others by hand. People have done it for 20 years. I'm gonna pull off my old stuff and do it all. I'll make a DIY or something

[az3579]

Actually the windshield will get cut by hand regardless, but it is totally doable to cut the others by hand. People have done it for 20 years. I'm gonna pull off my old stuff and do it all. I'll make a DIY or something

Whatever works for you.

[NYRhockey]

Noticed a deep scratch today on the right side of the rear bumper that is down to the metal, so concerned if not taken care of soon and appropriately it'd be a great candidate for rust. Is this something i can put some dr colorchip on and be ok or do i need take it to the shop?

[az3579]

Noticed a deep scratch today on the right side of the rear bumper that is down to the metal, so concerned if not taken care of soon and appropriately it'd be a great candidate for rust. Is this something i can put some dr colorchip on and be ok or do i need take it to the shop?

The bumper is not metal. Touch it up and don't worry 'bout it.