New Member - 2005 330CI ZHP - Gray w/Alcantara

2005 ZHP · 09-08-2011, 05:05 PM

Hello everyone. I have been observing the forum for quite some time now, but decided to go ahead and introduce myself. I have recently (have already put 15k miles on it) bought a 2005 330CI ZHP 6 speed, Silver Gray Metallic with the Alcantara interior and silver cube trim.

I have added a AUX input cord as well as the EURO first aid box. The car also has a strut brace and Active Autowerke exhaust. Look forward to many miles and possibly a couple track days.

TekNoire7 · 09-08-2011, 05:06 PM

very nice car! Welcome!

Alex323Ci · 09-08-2011, 05:07 PM

your coupe looks great

chucktownscitch · 09-08-2011, 05:26 PM

<- Jealous! Looks very nice bro! On the hunt for me one as well.

Gheybe · 09-08-2011, 05:28 PM

If I had ordered a ZHP new, it would have been that.

liquiddawn · 09-08-2011, 05:30 PM

Very nice ZHP!!!! Also, good choice of gas! Chevron and Exxon/Mobil are best for this car!

danewilson77 · 09-08-2011, 06:01 PM

Great car.

Sent from my ADR6400L using Bimmer

Sanchjer · 09-08-2011, 06:07 PM

That is one SEXY car! You are a lucky person to find it with all those options. I started looking at some different bimmers last night and one of that nature was very hard to find.

Top_Bunk · 09-08-2011, 06:36 PM

What a sexy ride, nice find! Welcome to E46F.

Eliott's-BMW · 09-08-2011, 06:42 PM

Welcome, and very nice color... Manual ftmfw, I also stay in TX near downtown Dallas

Maybe some CSL wheels next?

Sweeney921 · 09-08-2011, 08:20 PM

sweet car! I like the picture with the e90's next to your ZHP; the e46 STILL looks better!

So Slow · 09-08-2011, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2005 ZHP

Hello everyone. I have been lurking* the forum for quite some time now, but decided to go ahead and introduce myself. I have recently (have already put 15k miles on it) bought a 2005 330CI ZHP 6 speed, Silver Gray Metallic with the Alcantara interior and silver cube trim.

I have added a AUX input cord as well as the EURO first aid box. Look forward to many miles and possibly a couple track days.

fixed and welcome to the interwebz, nice pics

E46_330i_Stud · 09-08-2011, 09:47 PM

Welcome! Car looks great! Wish mine had Alcantara interior :/ Take care of her and she'll do the same to you. There are many great maintenance threads on here, just watch out for the mod bug!

sea6speed · 09-08-2011, 10:05 PM

Looks great. They're wonderful cars to DD, no?

2005 ZHP · 09-08-2011, 10:24 PM

Thanks everyone for the replies. I looked tirelessly to find a ZHP with the right options. I was not sure what I thought of the alcantara at first but I quickly decided how great it is. I recently followed a members directions to restore and bring my steering wheel back to life. It looks like new again.

I really do enjoy this car as a daily driver. I sometimes hate how many miles I put on it, but atleast I get to enjoy it and appreciate it. The 1st to 2nd gear transition has taken some getting used to.

I have done a lot of research on the cars history and maintenance. I will probably start another thread shortly with the maintenance that has been done and what I am thinking about doing next.

So Slow · 09-08-2011, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 2005 ZHP

The 1st to 2nd gear transition has taken some getting used to.

may i recommend going to Lowe's and buying rubber bumpers? its a round thing that goes on the feet of furniture, it works wonder as a clutch stop.

BmwPerfection · 09-09-2011, 12:27 AM

very clean car indeed!

MercForHire · 09-09-2011, 12:50 AM

Put a lot of miles on it. That's the whole purpose of it. I hope you will keep it for a long time.

Top_Bunk · 09-09-2011, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 2005 ZHP

I really do enjoy this car as a daily driver. I sometimes hate how many miles I put on it, but atleast I get to enjoy it and appreciate it. The 1st to 2nd gear transition has taken some getting used to.

If well taken care of, these cars last a long time - no worries on the mileage! I put about 30k/year on mine.

The 1-2 shift is very difficult to get used to. A clutch stop helps some people, and removing the CDV helps some people. My 1-2 shift became much smoother after getting rid of the CDV. Search the forum for "CDV Delete", it is pretty straightforward to do.

2005 ZHP · 09-09-2011, 09:22 AM

Ya I have heard a few things about the CDV delete, I will have to go do a bit more research.

I forgot to mention that the car also has a strut brace and Active Autowerke exhaust

As many of you have mentioned, If maintained these cars can and will be great for years to come. I have put together a spreadsheet of all the records I can find from previous owners as well as BMW CPO. At the end I have written some maintenance items to complete at the 100k mile mark. Please comment and let me know if you think I am on the right track or if I need to add something or take care of it before 100k. I started a new thread for this topic. Thanks so much

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...8#post13567278

Sam

09-08-2011, 05:05 PM	#1
2005 ZHP Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Plano,Tx Posts: 9 My Ride: 2005 330CI ZHP View My Garage	New Member - 2005 330CI ZHP - Gray w/Alcantara Hello everyone. I have been observing the forum for quite some time now, but decided to go ahead and introduce myself. I have recently (have already put 15k miles on it) bought a 2005 330CI ZHP 6 speed, Silver Gray Metallic with the Alcantara interior and silver cube trim. I have added a AUX input cord as well as the EURO first aid box. The car also has a strut brace and Active Autowerke exhaust. Look forward to many miles and possibly a couple track days. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by 2005 ZHP; 09-09-2011 at 08:40 AM.

09-08-2011, 05:06 PM	#2
TekNoire7 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: USA Posts: 826 My Ride: 328i View My Garage	very nice car! Welcome! __________________

09-08-2011, 05:07 PM	#3
Alex323Ci Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Huntington Beach -Surf City USA Posts: 15,273 My Ride: M3 & 323Ci (sold) View My Garage	your coupe looks great __________________ OEM CSL WHEELS - OEM CSL BRAKES - OEM AUTOFOLD MIRRORS - CSL TRUNK - CSL DIFFUSER - AA SPORT TUNE - AA PULLEYS - BILSTEIN PSS9s - AUTOSOLUTIONS SSK CF CSL RACE LIP - NAVI HU - BMW PERFORMANCE CF STRUT BAR - BMW GROUP-N MTRMTS - UUC SS BRAKELINES, TRANS MOUNTS, RTABs - 4.10 BMW M-SPORT DIFF

09-08-2011, 05:28 PM	#5
Gheybe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Diego/Santa Barbara Posts: 10,074 My Ride: C6 Z06 View My Garage	If I had ordered a ZHP new, it would have been that. __________________ Gabe gabrielmilori.com

09-08-2011, 06:01 PM	#7
danewilson77 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 578 My Ride: 2004 zhp View My Garage	Great car. Sent from my ADR6400L using Bimmer __________________

09-08-2011, 05:26 PM	#4
chucktownscitch Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: sc Posts: 38 My Ride: m3 hopefully View My Garage	<- Jealous! Looks very nice bro! On the hunt for me one as well.

09-08-2011, 05:30 PM	#6
liquiddawn Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 651 My Ride: 2001 BMW 330i View My Garage	Very nice ZHP!!!! Also, good choice of gas! Chevron and Exxon/Mobil are best for this car!

09-08-2011, 06:07 PM	#8
Sanchjer Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,182 My Ride: 323i e46 SOLD! View My Garage	That is one SEXY car! You are a lucky person to find it with all those options. I started looking at some different bimmers last night and one of that nature was very hard to find. __________________

09-08-2011, 06:36 PM	#9
Top_Bunk OEM ///Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Cbus! Posts: 1,425 My Ride: Ram-Air Nylon View My Garage	What a sexy ride, nice find! Welcome to E46F.

09-08-2011, 06:42 PM	#10
Eliott's-BMW Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: TX-DFW Posts: 1,080 My Ride: E46 3-Pedal Mafia View My Garage	Welcome, and very nice color... Manual ftmfw, I also stay in TX near downtown Dallas Maybe some CSL wheels next? __________________ Who has the skills? e30 project "May GOD grant you DOUBLE the amount you wish upon me!" Last edited by Eliott's-BMW; 09-08-2011 at 06:43 PM.

09-08-2011, 08:20 PM	#11
Sweeney921 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Fort Rucker, AL Posts: 234 My Ride: 2003 330Ci ZSP View My Garage	sweet car! I like the picture with the e90's next to your ZHP; the e46 STILL looks better!

09-08-2011, 09:47 PM	#13
E46_330i_Stud Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 1,891 My Ride: 2004 330ci ZHP 6MT View My Garage	Welcome! Car looks great! Wish mine had Alcantara interior :/ Take care of her and she'll do the same to you. There are many great maintenance threads on here, just watch out for the mod bug! __________________ 1995 325i 5mt ArcticGrey/Dove - SOLD 2004 330ci ZHP 6MT SilberGrau/Black - SOLD 2001 330i M-Sport 5MT StaulGrau/Grey - SOLD 1992 Accord LX Sedan 275k miles all original - DAILY 2002 Chevy Suburban LT Autoride - TOY HAULER 2005 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLT - RACE TRUCK!

09-08-2011, 10:05 PM	#14
sea6speed Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 1,374 My Ride: 2011 135i 6MT View My Garage	Looks great. They're wonderful cars to DD, no? __________________

09-08-2011, 10:24 PM	#15
2005 ZHP Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Plano,Tx Posts: 9 My Ride: 2005 330CI ZHP View My Garage	Thanks everyone for the replies. I looked tirelessly to find a ZHP with the right options. I was not sure what I thought of the alcantara at first but I quickly decided how great it is. I recently followed a members directions to restore and bring my steering wheel back to life. It looks like new again. I really do enjoy this car as a daily driver. I sometimes hate how many miles I put on it, but atleast I get to enjoy it and appreciate it. The 1st to 2nd gear transition has taken some getting used to. I have done a lot of research on the cars history and maintenance. I will probably start another thread shortly with the maintenance that has been done and what I am thinking about doing next.

09-09-2011, 12:27 AM	#17
BmwPerfection Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Salt Lake city, UT Posts: 222 My Ride: 3.5 M3 & 00 323ci View My Garage	very clean car indeed! __________________

09-09-2011, 12:50 AM	#18
MercForHire Sh1tty Advisor Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Waterloo,Ontario Posts: 4,155 My Ride: 323Ci 5 Speed Black View My Garage	Put a lot of miles on it. That's the whole purpose of it. I hope you will keep it for a long time.

09-09-2011, 09:22 AM	#20
2005 ZHP Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Plano,Tx Posts: 9 My Ride: 2005 330CI ZHP View My Garage	Ya I have heard a few things about the CDV delete, I will have to go do a bit more research. I forgot to mention that the car also has a strut brace and Active Autowerke exhaust As many of you have mentioned, If maintained these cars can and will be great for years to come. I have put together a spreadsheet of all the records I can find from previous owners as well as BMW CPO. At the end I have written some maintenance items to complete at the 100k mile mark. Please comment and let me know if you think I am on the right track or if I need to add something or take care of it before 100k. I started a new thread for this topic. Thanks so much http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...8#post13567278 Sam

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