my newsed ZHP better than stock? probably - Page 3

DHNT2005 · 04-07-2012, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by vI6ious

used the ZHP 6speed with JB lightweight flywheel, very similar to what is in the Z4M and used a standard M3 rearend, only difference is the adjustable lower control arms. New bushings all the way around the drive train, went with Bimmerworld solid rubber motor and Rogue tranny mounts, all OEM in the subframe and diff. Definitely transfers some vibes. I have a little extra vibe at 35-40 mph I can feel in the seat, might be the driveshaft which got chopped, or it might just be the solid drivetrain mounts and some harmonic. Not sure, will figure it out. Under 25mph and over 40mph it's smooth as butter so will report back when I figure out what's up with that.

Those vibrations you're talking about between 25-40mph could very well be due to the control arm bushings, a very common problem.

JohnBlaze · 04-07-2012, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by crazyxzer0

What size are those apex?

18x8.5 ET38 18x9.5 ET35 with 235/40F and 265/35R

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Originally Posted by DHNT2005

Those vibrations you're talking about between 25-40mph could very well be due to the control arm bushings, a very common problem.

I used the ZHP 6 speed trans, the drive shaft needed to be trimmed a little and the master mechanic confirmed it is slightly off. That piece will go back to that drive shaft shop to get fixed and then it'll be on.

dramacydaL · 04-07-2012, 02:24 PM

Best e46fanatics thread in a LONG time!

Edit: Do you have a LSD?

illestminimike · 04-07-2012, 02:59 PM

This is a great thread. Sick of people asking if they should put an S54 in their car, then we all answer to just buy an M3. You didn't ask. You just did it and it's amazing. I love that it's a sedan. Sleepers are fun. Great car man.

JohnBlaze · 04-07-2012, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by dramacydaL

Best e46fanatics thread in a LONG time!

Edit: Do you have a LSD?

I have the entire OEM M3 rear axle so ya it's the 3.62 LSD

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Originally Posted by illestminimike

This is a great thread. Sick of people asking if they should put an S54 in their car, then we all answer to just buy an M3. You didn't ask. You just did it and it's amazing. I love that it's a sedan. Sleepers are fun. Great car man.

Thanks

conrad721 · 04-08-2012, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by vI6ious

18x8.5 ET38 18x9.5 ET35 with 235/40F and 265/35R

any modifications done on the rear fender?

czechchamp · 04-08-2012, 01:13 AM

Winning!

tesko.pk · 04-08-2012, 01:23 AM

Best E46 sedan ever. Awesome build!
Since you swapped the rear end, I presume you've got the M3 rear brakes, did you leave your front brakes as stock?

cyberkaa · 04-08-2012, 01:43 AM

Nice. Welcome to the club!

JohnBlaze · 04-08-2012, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by conrad721

any modifications done on the rear fender?

oh yeah, rolled and pulled and still a bit of rubbing.

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Originally Posted by tesko.pk

Best E46 sedan ever. Awesome build!
Since you swapped the rear end, I presume you've got the M3 rear brakes, did you leave your front brakes as stock?

I have the oem ZHP up front. I know I changed the brake bias and I'm ok with that

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Originally Posted by cyberkaa

Nice. Welcome to the club!

thanks man!

BMWTEAM1 · 04-08-2012, 11:23 AM

Insane quality work, this brought a tear to my eye, full of joy

JohnBlaze · 05-09-2012, 06:56 PM

so it took a while for the driveshaft shop to get it right, but it's done no more vibration. Also lowered it on the Hotchkis Springs and went back to oem M3 motor mounts. The BimmerWorld were to much for me initially, maybe in time I'll go back to them. With the drive shaft slightly out of balance and the solid motor mounts initially it made me crazy paranoid of Noise in the cabin so I also had RRT install a bunch of sound deadener underneath the exhaust and driveshaft area's. Additionally, I had to get 3mm machined off the rear rims with trim & rework the rear fenders a bit to get these 18x9.5 with now 38offset and 265/35 Michelin Pilot Super Sports to fit. Anyways, I'm loving this car it's so sweet to drive. Drives amazing feeling very planted and sounds amazing too. It's not over the top loud, but it is definitely unique. Anyways, here are some pictures, I'll get some better quality soon

Russian172 · 05-09-2012, 09:41 PM

Pizdets aparat

///Mostarac · 05-09-2012, 11:17 PM

wow. Came out nice man, I have a soft spot for arc-8s

TiAg2247 · 05-10-2012, 08:23 AM

I saw this car at RRT two weeks ago while making a desperate parts run as one of our cars broke down on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Beautiful machine!

PH03NIX46 · 05-10-2012, 08:34 AM

What a wonderful machine...!

Nice choice in wheels.

DILLA · 05-10-2012, 08:43 AM

Boner is had. Nice car man, hope to do this to mine one day!

Grande D · 05-10-2012, 08:55 AM

Very nice! Put up some videos!

Bimmer^Hue · 05-10-2012, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by euG!

///MPR77 · 05-10-2012, 01:49 PM

Wow! Congrats......and its a Sedan FTW.

The wait must have been excruciating, but definitely well worth it.

Sent haphazardly from my HTC

04-07-2012, 02:24 PM	#43
dramacydaL Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Valley Posts: 1,873 My Ride: 95 AW M3 Coupe View My Garage	Best e46fanatics thread in a LONG time! Edit: Do you have a LSD? __________________ Last edited by dramacydaL; 04-07-2012 at 02:25 PM.

04-07-2012, 02:59 PM	#44
illestminimike Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: West Covina CA Posts: 3,924 My Ride: 2003 SMG Vert M3 View My Garage	This is a great thread. Sick of people asking if they should put an S54 in their car, then we all answer to just buy an M3. You didn't ask. You just did it and it's amazing. I love that it's a sedan. Sleepers are fun. Great car man. __________________ -2003 M3 Vert -1967 Mini Cooper

04-08-2012, 01:13 AM	#47
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05-09-2012, 06:56 PM	#52
JohnBlaze Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro Posts: 6,326 My Ride: Black Sunshine View My Garage	so it took a while for the driveshaft shop to get it right, but it's done no more vibration. Also lowered it on the Hotchkis Springs and went back to oem M3 motor mounts. The BimmerWorld were to much for me initially, maybe in time I'll go back to them. With the drive shaft slightly out of balance and the solid motor mounts initially it made me crazy paranoid of Noise in the cabin so I also had RRT install a bunch of sound deadener underneath the exhaust and driveshaft area's. Additionally, I had to get 3mm machined off the rear rims with trim & rework the rear fenders a bit to get these 18x9.5 with now 38offset and 265/35 Michelin Pilot Super Sports to fit. Anyways, I'm loving this car it's so sweet to drive. Drives amazing feeling very planted and sounds amazing too. It's not over the top loud, but it is definitely unique. Anyways, here are some pictures, I'll get some better quality soon __________________ s54door Last edited by JohnBlaze; 05-10-2012 at 08:53 PM.

05-09-2012, 09:41 PM	#53
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04-08-2012, 01:23 AM	#48
tesko.pk Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Calgary Posts: 331 My Ride: 2003 530i View My Garage	Best E46 sedan ever. Awesome build! Since you swapped the rear end, I presume you've got the M3 rear brakes, did you leave your front brakes as stock?

04-08-2012, 11:23 AM	#51
BMWTEAM1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: california Posts: 43 My Ride: bmw e46 325i sedan View My Garage	Insane quality work, this brought a tear to my eye, full of joy

05-09-2012, 11:17 PM	#54
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05-10-2012, 08:23 AM	#55
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05-10-2012, 08:34 AM	#56
PH03NIX46 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Vermont Posts: 969 My Ride: Phoenix Yellow ///M View My Garage	What a wonderful machine...! Nice choice in wheels. __________________

05-10-2012, 08:43 AM	#57
DILLA Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 1,397 My Ride: 330i ZHP View My Garage	Boner is had. Nice car man, hope to do this to mine one day! __________________

05-10-2012, 08:55 AM	#58
Grande D Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: nola Posts: 3,103 My Ride: zhpppppp (o-m-g!) View My Garage	Very nice! Put up some videos! __________________ Formerly zhp43867

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