My 2003 BMW 330i Performance Package


Kris's 2003 BMW 330i Performance Package (ZHP)

Purchased in June 2004 with 14,800 miles on it (Certified Pre-Owned)


Options
Below are all of the BMW options listed from the option sheet. The options in gray are actually standard features on the US-bound 2003 330i cars. The letters/numbers before the option is the BMW option code.
  • 0640 Phone preparation
  • 0925 Shipping package
  • 0459 Power front seats
  • 0818 Battery switch
  • 0534 Automatic air conditioning
  • 0249 Multi-function steering wheel
  • 0674 Harman-kardon sound system
  • 0692 CD changer preparation
  • 0441 Smoker's package (note: the car has NEVER been smoked in. This package simply includes the ashtry and lighter)
  • 0650 In-dash CD player
  • 0495 Center rear headrest
  • A07 Mystic Blue Metallic exterior color
  • N6SW Black Leather Interior
  • 0522 Xenon headlights
  • 0465 Fold down rear seats
  • 0770 Aluminum "silver cube" trim
  • 0609 Navigation system
  • 0403 Moonroof
  • 0ZHP Performance package
      Performance Package includes:
    • Engine mods (new camshafts, electronics, & lighter flywheel) for 10HP & 8 ft/lb of torque increase & 6800 max RPM (from 6500).
    • 6 speed short throw shifter
    • 3.07:1 Final drive ratio (instead of 2.91:1) See mods section: replaced with a 3.46
    • Max Speed Limiter set to 155 mph (instead of 128)
    • New M suspension, more "sporty" than standard sport package:
      • Firmer springs (front +6%, rear +8%)
      • Firmer shocks (Jounce: front +50%, rear +20%), (Rebound: front +35%, rear -8%)
      • Larger diameter anti-roll bars: 23.5 mm front (v. 23.0), 18.5 mm rear (v. 18.0)
      • More rigid forward bushings
      • Lower ride height by 15 mm (.6 inches) utilizing shorter auxiliary springs
      • -.5 degrees of camber
    • BMW M exterior trim elements (front & rear fascia, side sills, & trunk lid spoiler)
    • Special exterior trim: Anthracite (charcoal) headlight & foglight surrounds, High-Gloss
    • Shadowline (black gloss) trim
    • Large diameter stainless steel dual exhaust outlets
    • Extra thick Alcantra steering wheel
    • Sport Seats
    • Alcantra & Cloth upholstry to replace leatherette and standard trim (leather still an option)
    • Choice of "Black Cube" or "Silver Cube" trim
    • Anthracite headliner
    • Red needles on the instrument cluster
    • Unique 18" Wheels (style 135M), 18x8.0" front, 18x8.5" rear
    • Wider Tires: 225/40ZR-18 in front and 255/35ZR-18 in the rear.


Modifications (in the order they were installed)
  • Interior/Geek/Audio
    • Valentine-1 radar detector hard wired into the car [picture] [how-to]
    • BMW universal garage door opener [picture]
    • Aux Input Adapter [picture]
    • Dension Icelink iPod adapter removed and replaced with Intravee
    • DICE iPod adapter removed and replaced with Intravee
    • Intravee II iPod adapter [Comparison to HD-DICE]
    • TVonNAV iWindows
    • BMW hands-free Bluetooth kit with navigation voice controls [picture]
    • Sirius satellite radio [picture] [picture] Update 7/23/07, relocated antenna to under the rear deck - completely hidden now [picture]
    • StealthOne V1 display (Puts the Valentine-1 display on to the NAV screen, mutes the V1 when traveling <30mph, etc)
    • LeatherZ gauge kit (custom made alcantara panel to fit in the ashtray area) [picture]
    • M3 CSL alcantara e-brake handle (purchased from LeatherZ) [picture]
    • EuropeanAutoSource Video Source Module with infrared reverse camera
    • CarPC running CarX [info] Setup was too unreliable, I didn't use it enough.
    • Hella TC-400 Tire Pressure Monitoring System [info]
    • BMW Rear window manual sun shade [picture]
    • BMW rear side window sun shades [picture]
    • OEM BMW fire extinguisher [info]
    • OEM BMW warning triangle [picture]
    • OEM BMW storage box and first aid kit (under passenger seat) [picture 1] [picture 2] [picture 3] [picture 4]
    • BMW ///M dead pedal [picture]
    • Kenwood TM-V71A Dual-band amateur radio (installed in trunk, control panel in corner of windshield) [pictures]
    • OEM BMW trunk net [picture]
    • OEM BMW umbrella [picture]
  • Exterior
    • OEM Euro clear lenses [pictures]
    • Bimmian jet (gloss) black front kidney grilles [picture]
    • Hoen Xenonmatch fog light bulbs
    • OEM Euro split side mirror [picture]
  • Performance
    • Clutch delay valve (CDV) removed. Clutch engagement is much smoother now [picture]
    • UUC EVO3 short shift kit [picture]
    • UUC SwayBarbarian anti-sway bars, front and rear
    • Umnitza Predator Chromium DDEs (Angel eyes) [picture]
    • SPC (Resold by UUC Motorwerks) adjustable camber/caster plates REMOVED
    • Motor-force.com rear trailing arm bushing limiters
    • Koni FSD shocks [write-up] REMOVED
    • Turner Motorsport front strut tower anti-crowning reinforcement plates
    • Turner Motorsport rear shock mount reinforcement plates
    • Bimmerworld lower control arms
    • Powerflex lower control arm bushings
    • Home made clutch stop [information] REMOVED
    • Ground Control coilover kit: 450lb/ft front, 550ft/lb rear spring rates, Koni top adjustable shocks, Vorshlag camber plates & upper spring perches
    • M3 fuel tank baffle to prevent fuel starvation when turning clockwise while autocrossing with less than half a tank of gas. [more info]
    • 3.46 differential
    • Four REAR 18x8.5" 135M wheels - 255/35/18 on all around.


Racing

I autocross with the BMW Car Club of America. What is autocrossing? Autocrossing is a type of automotive competition that emphasize driver skills and vehicle handling and agility rather than speed and power. A typical autocross is held on a short paved course that uses tight curves, short straights, slaloms, simulated lane changes and similar obstacles to test both driver and car. Cars are grouped in classes of similar vehicles and each competitor makes three or more timed runs with the best time counting for competition.

My autocross equipment includes a set of Kosei K1 17x8.5" rims and race tires (currently 245/45/17 Kumho V710s). I take the wheels down to the autocross site in my back seat. Change them all when I get there, race, then change them all back to drive home. A nice floor jack, cordless impact wrench, and air tank make the whole process fairly quick. I sold my race tires in July 2006. Although I was obviously faster on race tires, I didn't feel they were helping me become a faster driver.

I'm the Autocross coordinator for the Golden Gate Chapter of the BMWCCA for 2006 and 2007. Please visit our chapter's site if you own a BMW and live in the Bay Area!

Accomplishments:
  • 2004: First place in AA Class, BMW CCA Golden Gate Chapter autocross season
  • 2004: Fourth place overall, BMW CCA Golden Gate Chapter top-driver shootout
  • 2005: Second place in AA Class, BMW CCA Golden Gate Chapter autocross season
  • 2006: Second place in AA Class, BMW CCA Golden Gate Chapter autocross season
  • 2007: Fourth place in A Class, BMW CCA Golden Gate Chapter autocross season



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Maintenance/Repair Log
Note that I have the dealer repairs listed below from before I owned the car - obtained from the BMW vehicle history report.



Repair
Modifications
Maintenance
Other Notes


DateMilesWork performedPerformed by...
03-01-20030Car ManufacturerdBMW A.G., München, Deutschland
10-06-20036514Defect code # 0061860100 E46 Encoding LSZ (light switch centre)East Bay BMW
11-08-20037732Service code # 41630041 Fuel filler flap Poorly adapted/fitted (note: the check engine light will illuminate if the fuel cap is not tightened. This is most likely what happened).East Bay BMW
12-19-20039096Service code # 12130012 Ignition coil Permanent failureEast Bay BMW
06-19-200414839Service code # 85990089MP Oil change, new tires, certified pre-owned inspectionBMW of Fremont
06-27-200414840Car purchased by meBMW of Fremont
07-24-200417040Waxed w/ Zainome
11-21-200422600Rear differential leaking. Replaced differential bolts and used lock-tite to secure (warranty)BMW of Fremont
11-27-200422674Oil & Filter changedme
12-26-200423637Car ran rough and SES light illuminated. All 6 coil packs replaced. (warranty)BMW of Fremont
02-03-200525294* Rear differential still leaking. Dealer replaced rear differential gasket. (warranty)
* Intermittent erratic idle when at a stoplight. Known problem, BMW service measure #B12-207-04. Dealer updated digital motor electronics (DME). (warranty)
* FM radio fades in/out of stereo. Known problem, BMW service measure #B65-209-04. Dealer replaced BM53 radio tuner. (warranty)
BMW of Fremont
02-05-200525321Removed clutch delay valve (CDV)me
02-05-200525321Changed transmission fluid, replacing with Redline D4 ATF.me
03-05-200526765Waxed car w/ Zainome
03-09-200526775Replaced all 4 tires with Michelin Pilot Sport PS2s (OEM sizes)Mounted & balanced by Custom Alignment (Mtn View)
04-26-200529784Inspection I (including an oil change) performedBMW of Fremont
07-23-200533484Waxed car w/ Meguiar's NXTme
10-07-200536982Installed UUC EVO3 short shift kitme
10-14-200537118Waxed car w/ Meguiar's NXTme
11-04-200538003Installed UUC Sway Barbarians sway bars front & rearme
11-04-200538003Changed oil & filter.me
12-17-200540000Turned over 40,000 milesn/a
03-02-200643636Replaced all 4 tires with Michelin Pilot Sport PS2s (OEM sizes)Mounted & balanced by Custom Alignment (Mtn View)
03-02-200643636Installed SPC (resold by UUC Motorwerks) adjustable camber/caster platesCustom Alignment (Mtn View)
03-08-200644378Oil & Filter replaced, brake fluid flushedBMW of Mountain View
03-08-200644378Service bulletin performed to fix a power dip at 4000RPM [info]BMW of Mountain View
03-19-200644630Waxed car with Meguiar's ColorX & Meguiar's NXTme
04-22-200646556Replaced all 4 wheels, all 4 tires (with Michelin Pilot Sports), right door airbag & cover, right curtain airbag & cover. See this page for more details.East Bay BMW
04-27-200646997Changed transmission fluid with Redline D4 ATFme
06-23-200648837
  • REMOVED SPC/UUC camber plates, didn't like them.
  • Installed Koni FSD shocks
  • Installed Turner Motorsport strut tower anti-crowning reinforcement plates
  • Installed Powerflex control arm bushings
  • Installed Bimmerworld lower control arms
  • Installed Turner Motorsport rear shock mount reinforcement plates
me
08-17-200649435Window would not roll up properly, replaced front right window regulator.BMW of Fremont
08-17-200649435
  • Replaced windshield wipers
  • Performed alignment
  • Replaced rear brake rotors & pads
BMW of Fremont
08-27-200650000Turned over 50,000 miles while at a BMWCCA High Performance Driving School at Thunderhill Raceway
08-30-200650330Replaced front brake rotors & pads (Zimmerman rotors & Axxis Ultimate pads). Performed brake bedding procedure.me
12-01-200652702Changed oil (Castrol 0W30 European Formula)me
12-27-200653288Detailed exterior: clay bar, polish (Meguiar's ColorX), & wax (Meguiar's NXT)me
12-26-200653288
  • Installed Ground Control Coilover kit (Eibach springs, 450 lb/ft front, 550lb/ft rear, Koni single top adjustable shocks, vorshlag camber/caster plates and upper spring perches)
  • Installed Hoen Xenonmatch fog light bulbs
  • Installed OEM Euro split side mirror
me
01-03-200753350Had car aligned and corner weighted. -2.5 degrees front and rear camber. 1/16th total toe out front, 3/16th total toe in rear.TC Design, Milpitas CA
03-12-200755724Installed new battery (Autozone 49-DL) as preventative maintenanceme
04-14-200756414Changed transmission fluid with BMW MTF-LT-2 and changed rear differential fluid with Redline 75W90me
05-03-200757200Waxed car with Zainome
06-04-200758100Replaced front lower grille (rock went through it damaging a 'spoke' in it) and replaced center cup holder console area (area was too scratched up for my analness)me
06-11-200758700Replaced all 4 tires with Michelin Pilot Sport PS2Custom Alignment, Mountain View
06-24-200759297Started Inspection II: Installed new spark plugs [DIY here]me
06-29-200759482Finished inspection II:
  • Cleaned MAF
  • [Changed power steering fluid [info]
  • Changed oil with BMW 5w30
  • Replaced fuel filter
  • Replaced water pump
  • Replaced thermostat
  • Replaced main drive belt tensioner pulley and idler pulley
  • Replaced air filter & cabin filter
  • Replaced thermostat to coolant expansion tank hose
  • Flushed coolant
  • Reset service indicator
[info]
me
06-30-200759503Removed seats and steam cleaned carpet [picture]me
07-06-200760000Turned over 60,000 miles
09-07-200762134Another rock incident! Hit a rock and it went through the left rear tire AND wheel (no other damage). You can see a picture here. Replaced the wheel with a new one (OEM) and replaced both rear tires (Pilot Sport PS2).Custom Alignment, Mountain View
09-08-200762248Flushed brake fluidme
02-15-200866639Changed oil with BMW 5W30me
10-10-200875072Changed oil with BMW 5W30me
11-20-200875827My wife was rear-ended in my car in late July. Finally got it fixed - the rear bumper was replaced [view invoice]B-Line body shop, San Jose CA
12-23-200876421Changed transmission fluid with Pentosin MTF2me
01-09-200976999Replaced front sway bar end linksme
01-09-200976999Traded my front tires for someone elses rear wheels - now running 18x8.5 255/35/18 on all 4 corners. Brand new Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires.me
07-21-200981700Replaced front left window regulatorme
08-12-200982184Changed oil with BMW 5W30Me
03-09-201086879Installed 4 Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sport tiresExact Motorsports
03-21-201087137Replaced brakes all around with Zimmerman rotors and Axxis Ultimate pads. Flushed brake fluid with ATE Blue.me
06-03-201089125Changed air filter, cabin microfilter, & transmission fluid (Pentosin MTF2)me
06-26-201089518Changed oil with BMW 5W30me
01-23-201197543Changed oil with BMW 5W30me
03-19-201199660Replaced fuel pumpBavarian Motorsport, Milpitas
04-16-2011100201Replaced pre-cat O2 sensors w/ Bosch 17215 (OEM) me
04-30-2011100750Installed 4 Michelin Pilot Super Sport 255/35/18 Exact Motorsports
05-12-2011101250Changed transmission fluid with Pentosin MTF2 me
09-04-2011104027Flushed brake fluid with ATE Super blue; rotated tires me
10-13-2011105084Changed oil with BMW 5w30Me
11-23-2011106191Had car fully detailed, clay, polish, waxAJs car detailing, San Jose
12-15-2011106800Starter replaced Bavarian Motorsport, Milpitas CA

MPG Log

DateMilesGallonsPriceMPG
2008-10-20 16:24:197539315.106$3.479(N/C)
2008-11-08 15:42:437568714.264$2.77920.611
2008-12-08 09:18:337602015.169$2.29921.953
2008-12-20 09:16:267632415.527$1.99919.579
2008-12-26 04:02:40764837.234$1.99921.98
2008-12-29 09:44:027681714.66$2.27922.783
2009-01-15 09:33:357709113.147$2.25920.841
2009-01-28 15:48:387743815.311$2.44922.663
2009-02-10 10:08:457776615.513$2.49921.144
2009-02-27 09:07:337807915.501$2.49920.192
2009-03-12 18:45:087838514.946$2.31920.474
2009-03-28 10:48:367866313.426$2.39920.706
2009-04-08 13:15:287895414.267$2.51920.397
2009-05-01 06:56:417928615.471$2.61921.46
2009-05-03 10:35:337958411.012$2.63927.061
2009-05-09 06:52:297995615.273$2.61924.357
2009-05-13 10:47:078031614.676$2.65924.53
2009-05-28 20:03:238062415.31$2.93920.118
2009-06-12 15:57:34809316.009$3.099(N/C)
2009-06-14 18:49:228101214.044$3.21919.349
Lifetime Average MPG:21.678
N/C = Not Calculated. Either the first fill up recorded or the fill-up marked as "Partial."
MPG data captured by the iPhone application 'AccuFuel' and automatically imported by my custom PHP script from AccuFuel's email export.


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