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Imola.ZHP · 07-22-2008, 07:09 PM

Hello!

New to the site, kinda, new to posting on the site anyway...

Looking for a new DD, and I think a ti would be perfect! Going to test-drive a `97 Auto sometime this week. Not that I'm interested in an auto, but just to check out the car in general...

Other cars in the household include...

`03 BMW 330i ZHP (Mine, DD, soon to be garage queen again)
`01 Toyota 4Runner Limited (SO's garage queen)
`98 Lexus ES300 (SO's DD)

Basically I've been DD'ing my ZHP since my old Civic died on me just a little over a year ago. I love the ZHP, but DD'ing her is PILING on the miles, up to 71k allready! At this rate, she'll be worn out before she's paid for...

ZHP has seen its share of auto-x since purchase, I'm sure whatever ti I find will get at least a day or two f auto-x...

thesk8nmidget · 07-22-2008, 07:35 PM

nice well good luck with the search and welcome to the forums! post some pictures of your zhp

Imola.ZHP · 07-22-2008, 09:22 PM

^ as requested...

thesk8nmidget · 07-22-2008, 09:24 PM

looking good! i really want a zhp wagon!

Imola.ZHP · 07-22-2008, 09:29 PM

^ thanks, you are aware they don't exist in the states, right? Not sure if they exist across the pond or not, but anyhow, the following thread is for you! One of my favorites on e46fanatic's, it gets really interesting towards the more current stuff, so I wouldn't recommend putting in the time to read all 30+ pages, just skim through for the pic's, maybe start reading some of his posts 2/3's through...

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=522195

thesk8nmidget · 07-22-2008, 09:37 PM

yeah i wish they did though. i just love the looks of a zhp and then love the e46 wagons a friend of mine here has a wagon with the zhp bumpers and a few other goodies

and thanks for that link that car is beautful!

Imola.ZHP · 07-22-2008, 09:39 PM

^ yeah, if I could afford an e46 wagon for a DD, I'd do it, but I cant, so I'm looking for a ti...

Friends car looks nice! Really low!

thesk8nmidget · 07-22-2008, 10:02 PM

yeah it is quite the baby mobile.
it has a BBK and pss9 coilovers

spidertri · 07-25-2008, 04:44 AM

Your ZHP is beautiful! Imola Red looks fantastic, especially with the blacked out grilles. Hope you find a ti, they are awesome cars.

PS- Wagons are sick, especially sleepers, no one expects a wagon to destroy them.

Imola.ZHP · 07-25-2008, 03:33 PM

^ thanks!

What is NOT pictured are my CF splitters (installed) and my LED halo's (not installed, soon to be). My replacement jack (crappy e46 jacks break easily) should be here today as well as my OEM short-shift lever. Next on my list after installing the halo's/SSK is to get the car re-tinted. The tint has turned purple on me, its not attractive. Then hopefully I can snag a Bluetooth kit as I was spoiled with a loaner 328iT that had BT, it synced with my iPhone quick and was awesome to talk to people hands-free through the speakers...

Ji Money · 07-29-2008, 03:58 AM

That ZHP is looking gorgeous! The rims in particualr remind me of the current M5's rims.

Good luck on your search and welcome to the forum.

M-technik-3 · 08-03-2008, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Imola.ZHP

^ thanks, you are aware they don't exist in the states, right? Not sure if they exist across the pond or not, but anyhow, the following thread is for you! One of my favorites on e46fanatic's, it gets really interesting towards the more current stuff, so I wouldn't recommend putting in the time to read all 30+ pages, just skim through for the pic's, maybe start reading some of his posts 2/3's through...

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=522195

Existed in Europe with complete M technic kits. Awesome car, by the way. Any issues with camshafts flatening out? Been some talk about them being slightly soft and wearing out fast.

Imola.ZHP · 08-03-2008, 04:54 PM

^ nah, car has been relatively trouble free, I am, however, slightly un-easy about her CPO warranty expiring at the end of May 2009...

I do have the "vanos rattle" but it is very quiet on my car during the warm months, slightly louder in the colder months...

Well, I plan to keep on this site, but I did find a great deal on a DD of a different brand. A 2002 Mazda Protege 5, I snagged it for 2k. Running fine, but a 1-owner car that needs some TLC, books at $5500. Plans are to do the necessary work to the car, drive it over the next year, then sell for a slight profit and look again for a 318ti...

M-technik-3 · 08-03-2008, 05:17 PM

http://www.beisansystems.com/

You might want to check Beisan systems I added these seals to my car was simple and made a differance.

Well still love the Imola, wish they would start dropping in prices. They have held good value vs many other recent BMW products.

Imola.ZHP · 08-03-2008, 06:22 PM

^ thanks, if the car gets louder, I'll check into that!

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