Gio's 2005 ZCP IB

[giOsaurus rEx]

I bought this ZCP from m3forum member Dave B in August 2014.


Factory Specs:
2005 M3 ZCP
52,000 miles (when new-to-me)
Interlagos Blue
Black Leather / Anthracite Impulse Cloth
6-Speed Manual
Manual Seats
Heated Seats
Harmon Kardon Sound System
Sunroof


Engine & Exhaust Performance
BMW OE Rod Bearings Service
BMW OE CSL Headers
BMW OE Euro Section 1
Status Gruppe SCZA Section 3
BimmerWorld Group N Engine Mounts
NGK Spark Plugs
Rogue Engineering Silicone Radiator Hoses
Viton Fluoroelastomer High-Temp CPV O-Ring


VANOS Rebuild
Beisan Systems Vanos Oil Pump Disk
Beisan Systems Vanos Solenoid Coil Pack
Beisan Systems Vanos Seals Repair Kit
Beisan Systems Vanos Sealing Plate Repair Kit
Beisan Systems Vanos Rattle Repair Kit
Lang Racing Cam Gear Bolt Kit
ECS Tuning Stainless Steel Vanos Oil Line
BMW OE S62 Vanos Diaphragm Springs
BMW OE Vanos Pressure Hose
BMW OE Upper Rear Timing Chain Tensioner Rail
BMW OE Vanos Oil Filter Change Kit


Transmission Performance
AutoSolutions 30% Reduction SSK
Rogue Engineering Transmission Mounts
Rogue Engineering Clutch Stop


Suspension Performance
Koni Yellow Shocks & Dampers
H&R Sport Springs
Hotchkis Sport Front Sway Bar
AKG Polyurethane 90A Rear Subframe Bushings
AKG Polyurethane 90A Rear Trailing Arm Bushings
Rogue Engineering Rear Shock Mounts
BimmerWorld Street/Track Adjustable Rear Camber Arms
Powerflex Street Rear Sway Bar Bushings
Turner Motorsports Rear Subframe Reinforcement
DIY Front Camber Adjustment


Wheels Brakes & Steering
ZCP Wheels Repaired & Refinished
StopTech Stainless Steel Brake Lines


Exterior & Lighting
Status Gruppe CSL Diffuser
IB Painted Front Reflector
Osram CBI Bulbs
ZKW-R Clear Lens
LLumar Air Blue 80% Ceramic Film


Interior & Sound
OE BMW Euro Tray
BlueBus Bluetooth Integration
USA Spec iPod Integration (pre-wired)
Ultimate Cup Holder


Cop Detection
Valentine One Version 3.8945


Date-to-Date Services and Maintenance since Ownership
Installed OE Engine Mounts & FCABs (Service Performed by Dave B) prior to sale
Installed OE Engine Belt, Belt Tensioner, & Idler Pulley (Service Performed by Dave B) prior to sale
Installed OE Cabin Air Filter (Service Performed by Dave B) prior to sale
Installed OE Battery (Service Performed by Dave B) prior to sale
Cleaned Throttle Bodies & ICV (Service Performed by Dave B) prior to sale
Replaced all OE Fluids & Motul 600 Brake Fluid (Service Performed by Dave B) prior to sale
Installed USA Spec iPod Integration on 9/12/14
Installed Ultimate Cup Holder on the passenger side on 9/12/14
Installed New OE Interior Carpets on 9/12/14
Installed Missing Trunk Interior Trim Clips on 9/12/14
Installed Refurbished Rear View Mirror (Service Performed by Scott at Radar-Mirror) on 9/25/14
Installed New Windshield Washer Pump on 9/26/14
Installed New Fuel Filter on 11/1/14
Installed Homemade Clutch Stop on 11/27/14
Replaced Fuel Cap Spring on 11/28/14
Replaced Spark Plugs with NGK Plugs on 11/29/14
7750 Service Mile Oil Change & Oil Filter Replacement on 11/29/14
Replaced Passenger Side Kidney Grille with New OE Grille on 12/22/14
All 4 ZCP Wheels Repaired and Refinished (Service Performed by Sergio at Turbax) on 12/23/14
Adjusted Parking Brake per Pelican Parts DIY on 12/25/14
Replaced Homemade Clutch Stop with Rogue Engineering Clutch Stop on 2/27/15
Hardwired Valentine One Version 3.8945 on 3/12/15
Installed AutoSolutions 30% Reduction SSK and Rogue Engineering Transmission Mounts (Service Performed by Curtis at WTF Motorsports) on 3/30/15.
Installed OE CSB, OE Front Differential Bushing, AKG 90A Rear Subframe Bushings and Welded TMS Rear Subframe Reinforcement Plates (Service Performed by Curtis at WTF Motorsports) on 3/31/15.
Installed OE Differential Seals, OE Differential Cover w/ Bushings, and OE Guibo (Service Performed by Curtis at WTF Motorsports) on 4/4/15.
Inspection II Oil Change & Oil Filter Service on 4/24/15.
Inspection II OE Differential & Manual Transmission Fluid Flush on 4/24/15.
Replaced OE Front Tie Rod Assembly (Service Performed by Curtis at WTF Motorsports) on 5/6/15.
Replaced Steering Wheel with new OE BMW ZCP Steering Wheel on 5/16/15.
Inspection II Valve Adjustment (Service Performed by Curtis at WTF Motorsports) on 6/1/15.
Installed Rogue Engineering Radiator Hoses (Service Performed By Jaison at WTF Motorsports) on 6/1/15.
Installed Osram CBI Xenon Bulbs on 6/4/15.
Replaced Driver Side Kidney Grille with New OE Grille on 6/28/15.
Replaced Side Markers & Side Emblems with New OE Parts on 6/28/15.
Replaced Driver Side A Pillar & Airbag Cover with New OE Parts on 6/28/15.
Replaced Rear C Pillars with New OE Parts on 6/28/15.
Replaced Shift Knob & Leather Boot with New OE Parts on 6/28/15.
Installed ZKW-R Clear Projector Lens & Replaced OE Headlight Gaskets on 6/30/15.
Replaced Front Corner Lights with New OE Parts on 6/30/15.
Repaired Wire Harness for Interior Trunk Lights on 7/3/15.
7750 Service Mile Oil Change & Oil Filter Replacement on 9/6/15.
Replaced Driver Side Fender Grille on 9/23/15.
Replaced Passenger Side A Pillar & Airbag Cover with New OE Parts on 9/27/15.
Replaced Hood BMW Roundel on 9/27/15.
Replaced Windshield with OEM Glass (Service Performed by SafeLite) on 10/21/15.
Installed Viton Fluoroelastomer High-Temp CPV O-Ring (Service Performed by Curtis at WTF Motorsports) on 11/10/15.
Installed OE CSL Headers and OE Euro Section 1 (Service Performed by Curtis at WTF Motorsports) on 11/10/15.
Installed Status Gruppe SCZA Section 3 (Service Performed by Curtis at WTF Motorsports) on 11/11/15.
Installed Status Gruppe CSL Diffuser (Service Performed by Curtis at WTF Motorsports) on 11/11/15.
Replaced Hood Locking Pins with OE Parts on 11/24/15.
Installed Beisan Systems Vanos Solutions Complete Lockdown Kit & Updated OE Vanos Oil Pressure Line (Service Performed by Dave B) on 12/19/15.
Replaced Windshield Cowl with OE Part on 12/21/15.
Replaced Rear Tires with Michelin Pilot Super Sports on 2/6/16.
Oil Change and Oil Filter Replacement on 2/14/16.
Replaced Cabin Filter with New OE Part on 2/25/16.
Replaced Power Steering Fluid with Mobil 1 ATF on 3/13/16.
Replaced Air Filter with New OEM Part on 7/23/16.
7750 Service Mile Oil Change & Oil Filter Replacement and AC Belt Replaced (Service Performed by Curtis at WTF Motorsports) on 12/8/16.
Installed StopTech Stainless Steel Brake Lines and Brake Fluid Flush (Service Performed by Curtis at WTF Motorsports) on 12/8/16.
Installed LLumar Air Blue 80% Ceramic Film All Around on 12/12/16.
Installed Stainless Steel High-Pressure Power Steering Lines on 4/29/17.
Replaced Rear Passenger Window Inner Rubber Seals & Exterior Seal, Realigned Front & Rear Bumpers, Realigned Headlights (Service Performed by Samuels Auto Corp) on 6/19/17.
Installed Michelin Pilot Super Sports on the Fronts on 7/9/17.
Inspection I Oil Change & Oil Filter Service on 9/17/17.
Replaced Bursted SS High Pressure Power Steering Lines and Failed Power Steering Pump with BMW OE Parts (Service Performed by Michael at Pro Performance) on 11/22/17.
Replaced AC Belt and Tensioners, Serpentine Belt and Tensioners (Service Performed by Michael at Pro Performance) on 11/22/17.
Installed Michelin Pilot Super Sports on the Rears on 12/16/17.
Replaced Driver's Side and Passenger's Side Airbags per Recall (Service Performed by Vista BMW in Coconut Creek) on 12/29/17.
7750 Service Mile Oil Change & Oil Filter Replacement and Replaced Front Throttle Position Sensor with OE Part on 2/11/18.
Inspection 1 Valve Adjustment Service on 3/17/18.
Cooling Refresh Service Replaced Radiator, Water Pump, Water Pump Pulley, Thermostat, Fan, Fan Clutch, Temperature Sensor, and Expansion Tank Hose with new OE parts. Replaced Coolant Vent Line and Bleeder Screw with ECS Tuning Equivalent. Service performed on 3/25/18.
Replaced Cracked Driver Fog Light with New OE Replacement on 3/26/18.
Replaced Windshield Wipers with Bosch Icons and Euro Tray with New Tray on 4/17/18.
Replaced Power Steering Hoses on Reservoir with OE Replacement & Replaced Oil Cooler Line O-Rings with OE Replacement on 5/3/18.
Transmission Service: Replaced Clutch with LUK 03-054. Replaced Transmission Input Shaft Seal, Shift Rod Seal, Output Shaft Seal, Rear Main Seal, Throwout Bearing, Throwout Bearing Guide Tube, Pilot Bearing, Clutch Fork Level, Clutch Fork Pivot Pin in Metal, Pivot Pin Spring Clip, Clutch Slave Cylinder, Valeo Starter, TPS by Starter, Flushed Transmission Fluid with OE BMW Fluid, and Flushed Brake Fluid with Motul 600 Brake Fluid on 6/11/18 (Service Performed by Curtis at WTF Motorsports).
Replaced Engine Mounts with BimmerWorld Group N Mounts, Replaced Rogue Engineering RSM Rubber Mounts, Replaced RTABs with AKG Street Poly 90A, and Replaced Rear Bump Stops with BMW OE Stops on 6/12/18. (Service Performed by Curtis at WTF Motorsports).
Oil Change, Oil Filter, and Air Filter Replacement on 11/11/18.
Replaced Radio Mounting Bracket & Center Dash Storage with new OE Replacement on 3/1/19.
Replaced Passenger Fog Light & Updated Interior Carpets with new OE Replacement on 3/9/19.
Paint Detailed by Samuel's Auto Corp on 4/12/19.
Replaced Fuel Pump with New OE Pump on 5/28/19.
9400 Service Mile Oil Change & Oil Filter Replacement (Yearly Change) & Air Filter Replacement on 11/1/19.
Brake Service with New F/R ZCP Rotors and Pads on 2/1/20.
Installed Rebuilt Rear View Mirror from Radar-Mirror on 3/20/20.
Final Solution of Passenger Airbag Recall performed by Lauderdale BMW of Pembroke Pines on 9/24/20.
Interior Detailing - Cleaning, Leather Conditioning, Interior Protecting, & Carpet Extracting on 11/14/20.
Replaced Bosch Wiper Blades with new BMW OE Wipers on 12/20/20.
Exterior Detailing - Decontamination, Paint Correction, Paint Sealant, & Carnauba Wax on 12/28/20.
Engine Rod Bearing Service with new BMW OE Rod Bearings on 2/12/21 @ 111,700 miles (Service Performed by Curtis at WTF Motorsports).
Replaced Steering Coupler with new BMW OE Replacement on 2/12/21 @ 111,700 miles (Service Performed by Curtis at WTF Motorsports).
Inspection 2 Valve Adjustment Service with new Differential Fluid, Transmission Fluid, Brake Fluid, and Coolant using BMW OE Fluids, new Spark Plugs, and New Fuel Filter on 2/13/21 @ 111,700 miles. (Service Performed by Curtis at WTF Motorsports).
Replaced Power Steering Fluid with Mobil 1 ATF on 2/17/21 @ 111,960 miles.
Replaced Vanos Oil Return Line with ECS SS Braided Vanos Oil Line on 2/23/21 @ 112,000 miles (Service Performed by Curtis at WTF Motorsports).
Replaced Front Head Light Level Sensor Arm+Bracket with OE Replacement on 2/23/21 @ 112,000 miles (Service Performed by Curtis at WTF Motorsports).
Alignment on 3/9/21 @ 112,300 miles. (Service Performed by Pep-boys).
Rod Bearings Break-in Oil Change on 3/21/21 @ 112,500 miles.
Replaced MAF Sensor and Ignition Coils with Bosch OE Replacements on 4/26/21 @ 112,680 miles.
Replaced Pre-Cat O2 Sensors with Bosch OE Replacements on 6/2/21 @ 113,000 miles.
Replaced Rear Tires with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S on 9/7/21 @ 113,400 miles (Service Performed by Firestone).
Replaced EGT Sensor with new BMW OE Replacement on 12/6/21 @ 114,310 miles (Service Performed by Russo at Rivera Auto).
Replaced Interior Hazard/Lock Switch Assembly with new BMW OE Replacement on 1/22/22.
Yearly Oil & Oil Filter Service on 3/13/22 @ 115,200 miles.
Leather Restoration Black Dye and Headliner Repair on 4/8/22 @ 115,400 miles (Service Performed by Lane Dickie Upholstery).
Replaced Battery with Duracell Ultra Platinum AGM 800CCA BCI Group 94R on 11/5/22 @ 117,300 miles.
Replaced Cabin Air Filter with Corteco OE Replacement on 1/13/23 @ 117,900 miles.
Replaced Wipers with Bosch AeroTwin Replacement on 1/13/23 @ 117,900 miles.
Replaced Air Filter with Mann OE Replacement on 1/13/23 @ 117,900 miles.
Yearly Oil & Oil Filter Service on 3/3/23 @ 118,060 miles.
Replaced Business Radio with Used OE Business Radio (PN 65126961215) on 3/24/23 @ 118,100 miles.
Replaced Center, Driver, and Passenger Air Vents with OE Replacement on 3/24/23 @ 118,100 miles.
Installed BlueBus Bluetooth Module on 4/6/23 @ 118,800 miles.


Upcoming Stuffs:
- New OE ZCP Wheels
- Eventuri Intake
- Euro Bumper or Repair rock chips of Factory Bumper
- Maybe: OE CSL Trunk (price too much these days)

[Tbonem3]

Awesome car!

[Raym3]

Maybe my fav colour on this platform.

[88mpwr]

I live Interlagos blue!

[8000RPM]

Beautiful car and way to keep track of maintenance. I want to do something similar.

[Skillzo1]

Wassup bud nice to see u still have it

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[giOsaurus rEx]

Thanks guys. Haven't been on top of this online journal in a while.

[giOsaurus rEx]

Some updated pictures after I paint corrected the car in December. I used a Portable Cable 7424XP with LC light cutting, polishing, and finishing pads, Mothers Clay Bar, BF Iron Remover, BF Compound, BF Polish, and BF Wet Ice Over Fire Protection. I learned and practiced on my Miata before doing it on the M3. Super easy to do.

[giOsaurus rEx]

I just got the car back from Curtis at WTF Motorsports in Orlando, FL for preventative rod bearings service and Inspection II service.

A few pictures of the process and old bearings at 111k miles.

[Bgexpress]

I just got the car back from Curtis at WTF Motorsports in Orlando, FL for preventative rod bearings service and Inspection II service.

A few pictures of the process and old bearings at 111k miles.

Would you recommend WTF and Curtis? There are no shops in palm beach county and I’m considering shipping the car to Orlando for this work.

[giOsaurus rEx]

Would you recommend WTF and Curtis? There are no shops in palm beach county and I’m considering shipping the car to Orlando for this work.

Yes! I've been using Curtis for years. He usually does the majority of the tougher services for me. I only do the quick and simple things myself do to the nature of my lower back. Curtis has done the rear subframe reinforcement, resealing of my differential, installed the headers and exhaust, replaced my clutch and major seals, a few valve adjustments, and now the rod bearings. He is usually very busy so make sure you confirm availability before dropping off the car. I also supply him with all the parts including hardware to complete the job.