The Random E46/ZHP Question Thread

[ComradeNick]

I would be too, except all devices are now removing the headphone jack. So am aux cable is useless now.

Most ZHPs have built in Bluetooth, but from
What I understand it’s a pain in the ass to set up


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[704sw]

I would be too, except all devices are now removing the headphone jack. So am aux cable is useless now.

Yea I have the crappy little lightning to aux adapter, but to be honest I’ve primarily just been enjoying the sweet sound of my intake+exhaust since I upgraded from my 6S last December.

[stephenkirsh]

Most ZHPs have built in Bluetooth, but from
What I understand it’s a pain in the ass to set up


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Mine doesn’t, but I added a DICE media bridge. It’s only ok.

I’m buying a ZSP today (it also does not have Bluetooth) for my wife, and the DICE won’t be up to her standards; it’s Bluetooth is unreliable for some reason.

[ComradeNick]

Mine doesn’t, but I added a DICE media bridge. It’s only ok.

I’m buying a ZSP today (it also does not have Bluetooth) for my wife, and the DICE won’t be up to her standards; it’s Bluetooth is unreliable for some reason.

I’m guessing if you have a phone with no aux you can still get an adapter for micro usb or lightning to aux.


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[johnrando]

Caster is basically the angle that your strut is tilted back towards the driver and that must be a misprint because you can't have negative caster. It's about 5.0° and can't be adjusted on these cars. The Z4M FCABs push the wheel forward a bit in the well and therefore give you a little more caster, which improves turn in.

This is my latest printout from when I had Firestone shoot for -1.5° camber and use the BMW settings for toe. It plowed so hard into corners with all that toe in. I've since replaced the rubber bushings with monoballs so that toe has got to go.

Very helpful, thanks!

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[papa_g]

Oil pan baffle question: I understand the principle behind an oil pan or fuel tank baffle, but now I want to see if it's worth getting one.
I have an A/T. For this reason, I do not see myself tracking the car.
I do like the occasional spirited drive on windy country roads.
I am convincing myself that BMW has already engineered the oilpan dimensions with drivers like me in mind, so there is no need to augment the current design.
Am I right? I am asking because I am doing my oil pan gasket real soon.

[az3579]

You don't need an oil pan baffle unless you are experience sustained high g cornering, such as a track or autocross course. Save your money.

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[papa_g]

You don't need an oil pan baffle unless you are experience sustained high g cornering, such as a track or autocross course. Save your money.

Gotcha! Thanks. I was taking one of those 270º-turn freeway on ramps the other day at higher speed than usual. Felt the g-forces for about 5 seconds and started thinking haha

[ELCID86]

And that, my friend, is why I’m perfectly content with my magnetic phone mount and aux cable.

+1 (I added BT too).

[az3579]

Gotcha! Thanks. I was taking one of those 270º-turn freeway on ramps the other day at higher speed than usual. Felt the g-forces for about 5 seconds and started thinking haha

Nah, you're good. A single on/exit ramp isn't enough to cause your lifters to tick.
Autocross is where the motors are known to tick. I occasionally get the ticking after a full blown track session as well. Haven't removed the oil pan yet since purchasing the car, so a baffle will definitely go in when I finally break down and replace the oil pan gasket. It's not leaking badly enough yet.