Dumb Question Thread - No Flaming Allowed

[superchin]

Does anybody know the part number for the headlight adjuster screw? The plastic geared one to manually level headlights?

[terra]

I don't think they sell that separately. If it's the internal piece that's broken and you have a 3d printer, you could try printing this: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3519408

Probably would need to be nylon to get the best results

[superchin]

Ooof, I was afraid of that, thanks!

[IamFODI]

I don't think they sell that separately. If it's the internal piece that's broken and you have a 3d printer, you could try printing this: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3519408

Probably would need to be nylon to get the best results

Wow. What a time to be alive.

[jixer77]

Is the coolant temp gauge suppose to be dynamic meaning will it move around in between the two dots or is it suppose to stay at a certain temp and never move? My temp gauge will get lower when running on highway but always within the dots. Never has it gone over to the hot side of the range.


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[newton22]

What would you value a really mint set of dove gray seats? Both fronts and rears. No door cards or armrests.

[terra]

Is the coolant temp gauge suppose to be dynamic meaning will it move around in between the two dots or is it suppose to stay at a certain temp and never move? My temp gauge will get lower when running on highway but always within the dots. Never has it gone over to the hot side of the range.


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It’s fairly dynamic on the M3. Technically it is buffered at the mid point from 85°C to 95°C, but the S54 tends to hang a little bit below that. So you’ll generally see it swing around from a little below the mid point to the mid point.

in comparison, the E46 non-M is in the middle from 75°C to 115°C

[DropTopKingM3]

Ive seen a few yellow tag ZCP steering racks come up for sale. Ive been out of the loop with these cars so bare with me. What the difference with the actual yellow tag rack? How would this improve handling?

Thanks.

[heinzboehmer]

Ive seen a few yellow tag ZCP steering racks come up for sale. Ive been out of the loop with these cars so bare with me. What the difference with the actual yellow tag rack? How would this improve handling?

Thanks.

https://nam3forum.com/forums/forum/main-forum/e46-2001-2006/189-comprehensive-steering-information-thread

[DropTopKingM3]

https://nam3forum.com/forums/forum/m...rmation-thread

Thank you for this. Seems like a nice upgrade not have to turn the wheel too far.

[FBloggs]

Idle question:
This is a pic of a 95k mile BMW mount vs. a new Corteco mount.
Notice the protusion of the center sleeve on the Corteco.
Has time and mileage hammered the sleeve upwards on the OEM mount? Or does it come flush as pictured? Corteco would raise the ride height somewhat yeah?

[binary]

What are the ideal tire sizes (for handing with a nod toward comfort if that's even possible on 19s) to put on ZCP wheels? The previous owner installed 245/35 and 275/30. I thought I remember reading somewhere not to go over 235 in the front on a staggered setup and I feel like 275 is a bit too large in the rear. It looks cool but I want to replace with the collective ' best setup'. I would also like to put a 35 series on the rear for more comfort if possible but I am not sure if that is optimal to maintain circumference or wheel speed sensor issues?

My car is an 06 ZCP, OEM plus I would call it.. the big 3 are done and I have a slight drop on coilovers using the approved measurement from the center of the cap to the fender if I recall correctly. (Dan Avon is local and set that up)



*ideally I'd like to get a square 18 setup but I love the ZCP wheel look and to replace it with something visually better is big bucks.
** or is the 18 square setup so much better that it's worth it in all regards and I should just plan on that?

Unless I receive different feedback, I'll assume that 235/35 and 265/30 are optimal but I wanted to check in this self described Safe Zone.

235/35/19, circumference: 80.0"
and
265/30/19, circumference: 79.4"

245/35/19, circumference: 80.9"
and
275/30/19, circumference: 80.1"

[Tbonem3]

Proper tire size for all OE e46 wheels, save for true csl, is 225/255.

[Tbonem3]

Idle question:
This is a pic of a 95k mile BMW mount vs. a new Corteco mount.
Notice the protusion of the center sleeve on the Corteco.
Has time and mileage hammered the sleeve upwards on the OEM mount? Or does it come flush as pictured? Corteco would raise the ride height somewhat yeah?

Interesting. Stock is probably worn and recessed ya. If not, then yes, the corteco mount would result in a bit more height (not travel).

[oceansize]

What are the ideal tire sizes (for handing with a nod toward comfort if that's even possible on 19s) to put on ZCP wheels?

Sticky

https://nam3forum.com/forums/forum/m...-sizing-thread