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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 [picture]
    • DICE iPod adapter
    • Intravee II iPod adapter [Comparison to HD-DICE]
    • TVonNAV iWindows
    • BMW hands-free Bluetooth kit with navigation voice controls [picture]
    • Powered USB port in the center coin tray (covered when not in use by a rubber tray bottom) [picture]
    • Sirius satellite radio [picture] [picture] [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] [picture] [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 [picture] 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 purchased on eBay


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.

Yellow: Modification
Orange: Maintenance
Red: Repair


DateMilesWork performedPerformed by...
03-01-20030Car ManufacturerdBMW A.G., Mόnchen, 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


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Comments

Fri, 08/01/2008 - 22:47 β€” JOHN (not verified)

2001 330CI, SPARE TIRE

I BOUGHT A USED 01 AND THERE'S NO SPARE. WHERE CAN I GET ONE. THE WHEELS ARE 17X7 ALLOY. IT DOESN'T HAVE TO MATCH THE FOUR ON THE CAR.

Tue, 05/20/2008 - 19:32 β€” Anonymous (not verified)

2004 330Ci

I just purchased a an 04 330Ci from a private owner. 28,000 miles and w/ZHP performance pkg.
Will I need any maintenance soon, and how easy is it to do an oil change? Brakes?

Fri, 04/25/2008 - 15:05 β€” Chris (not verified)

Shift Knob..etc

Nice write up! Just had a quick question...what shift knob is that? I also have the UUC EVO3 SSK...thanks

btw do you get clicking from the SSK?

I have a 2005 330ci and was looking to get the CDV removed. Would it be possible?

thanks

Sat, 04/12/2008 - 03:01 β€” Blake (not verified)

Matching Rim

I recently purchased an 04 330i w/ performance package. Since i got the car from a whole seller, I noticed that the spare tire was missing from the car. Do you know if it orignally came with a matching spare rim as well? I know that the rim sizes are different from the front to back and just curios to see if thier was a match, which size would it be? Please let me know, you see extremely knowledgable on this car.

Thanks
Blake

Mon, 04/21/2008 - 13:43 β€” Anonymous (not verified)

I know 2003s came with a

I know 2003s came with a donut spare, but have seen later ones with a 135M front in the trunk. I don't know if 2004 was supposed to get a donut or full size (in BMWs sold with staggered wheels and a full size spare, the front size is the spare).

Thu, 03/27/2008 - 20:41 β€” Ken (not verified)

Hey, may i ask what site (If

Hey, may i ask what site (If you used one) you got your clear corners from? I've been shopping around and read somewhere that most non OEM versions have some problems. Just looking around now and seeing where everybody else gets their stuff from. Theres so many online retailers nowadays that its hard to know who sells good product and is reliable. Thanks for your time, Ken

Mon, 03/24/2008 - 01:11 β€” Anonymous (not verified)

Clutch Stop

Kris,

I noticed you removed your homemade clutch stop. I'm just curious as to why you removed it.

Thu, 03/06/2008 - 01:18 β€” ricky (not verified)

parts stores

i'm from sj, ca. just recently bought a 92 325 is. do you know if theres any good bimmer parts specialists nearby. tnx ricky

Sat, 02/09/2008 - 16:34 β€” Anonymous (not verified)

just got 2005 330i w/ performace pack.

Love your website! I just got a cpo 2005 with zhp. Now I'm wondering if a 2006 w/ sport package should have been the way to go. I definitely prefer the look of my car compared to the new style, but what about the suspension/ engine of the newer cars? Any thoughts on this. Thanks

Wed, 01/23/2008 - 20:36 β€” SM BMW (not verified)

Satellite Antenna

I have a 2004 325cic and am about to install Sirius to my nav system. http://www.bavariansoundwerks.com/product/549/301/BMW-E46-Sirius-Satelli...
I'm trying to figure out the "best" place to place the antenna. When you mounted yours under the deck, was there any degradation of the signal being out sight? I thought that it had to be in a line-of-sight with the sky?

Thanks! any tips would be appreciated.

Thu, 11/29/2007 - 02:35 β€” Reynman (not verified)

Curios about the DME reprogramming.

Can you tell me what prompted you to do this. I have a 2003 330cic and my DME is sending wrong signals to my car i.e. It would turn on a warning light for " service engine soon" "Transmission warning light" and it would say I have a busted head light when it is not. When the warning light for the tranny is on, it would not shift wehther manually or automatic. When I turn the motor off and turn it back again, the drive would be normal 1st gear to 5th gear then after a while it would freeze the shifting back again. Diagnostics was done and they found some error on the computer, I guess that the DME.

I need help, anyone

Sat, 11/03/2007 - 01:31 β€” RAZ (not verified)

MY LOW Coolant Level Sensor Light is on

THe LOW Coolant Level Sensor Light is on on my car and it does not go off even though the radiator is full of coolant any one can help me with this???

Sat, 11/03/2007 - 01:23 β€” BMW OWNER (not verified)

THANK YOU VERY MUCH

ssTHank you very much for this owners manual. I got my 2003 bmw 32 325i second hand and i did not get the owners manual and i a thankful that i could come on your site and download it thank you again... RAZ

Mon, 10/29/2007 - 17:54 β€” jamesd553 (not verified)

2002 330i

My 330i with manual transmission already has 160000 miles on. Its sluggish and feels strained. Would it be worth it to do some of the maintence and changes you have done ie. suspension, spark plugs... etc. or is the chasis and engine to worn out and would prob. need major work done like new valves and stuff. Just 3 more payments and it will be all mine but its just feels its age even though it looks almost new. (no accidents and garage parked)

Sun, 10/14/2007 - 20:22 β€” Nigel (not verified)

Transmission Fluid

I saw that you changed the transmission fluid, and have a few question. Was it difficult to do? How many quarts of transmission fluid did you use? Are there any online guides to do this? I have a '04 330ci ZHP and was looking to do this sometime soon, so any help is appreciated. Thanks btw your car is magnificent...

Thu, 10/25/2007 - 18:06 β€” kris

Contact me via the contact form..

...at the top of the page, I'll give you details that way.

Fri, 06/29/2007 - 17:23 β€” Marcus (not verified)

Question about Hella TPMS...

Hello!

Great page!

Have you had any issues with your Hella TPMS? I just finally got my new rear tires in and was planning to have them installed this afternoon when I ran accross your page on x5world.com and saw you had this system installed. I would love to have this because it not only tells you if a tire is low, but tells you exactly what pressure is in the tire. I think this would come in handy for auto-x, road trips, etc, etc, etc...

Now I'm thinking I'll wait another couple of weeks to have the new tires put on and order this system, I saved some $$ on the tires, so I might as well put it back into the car. I'm not planning on changing the front tires for another 5-10k miles though, would the system be agitated by only being installed in the rear tires for about 6 months?

Thanks!

--Marcus

Fri, 06/29/2007 - 17:43 β€” kris

Great!

It's worked out great. I don't know if you can tell it to ignore the absense of the front tire sensors or not. Email me (with the contact form on the top of this web page) your email address and I'll send you the PDF manual.

Thu, 06/28/2007 - 06:45 β€” Anonymous (not verified)

Gauges

Note that you have VDO gauges in a panel at the lower part of the counsel. Can you give me info re where you got/made the panel, what guages you mounted and how to do it. BTW, your website and DIY instructions are tops!
Thanks.

Sat, 06/30/2007 - 15:31 β€” kris

Gauges...

The guages are a kit from www.LeatherZ.com. Normally it goes in the cubbyhole that the climate control occupies on cars with navigation; therefore, LeatherZ custom-made me an alcantara-backed gauge panel that fit where the ashtray used to be.

Fri, 06/22/2007 - 00:14 β€” Anonymous (not verified)

Koni FSD

I was wondering why you removed the FSD's. I've only heard good things about them but I don't have a good opinion of Koni products from past experience. I really like Bilstine products but they don't have something comparable to FSD's. I have a sport pkg E92 335i and I am satisfied by its performance but I still wince going over pot holes and expansion joints. The car rattles and slams over those bumps as well. I'd just like to soften those up.

Thanks

Mon, 06/25/2007 - 01:06 β€” kris

The FSDs...

The FSDs weren't stiffer than stock (I was looking for a bit stiffer). Although I "guess" they were a bit softer over the hardest of bumps, they didn't have enough rebound - the steering wheel was quite loose over small bumps such as bott's dots (the reflectors between the lanes in the road we have in California). They may be a good upgrade for a non-sport package car, but for the performance package, I liked the stock setup better. Of course, I like my coilover setup even more. Since you have a car that comes with runflats, that's the first thing I'd do - switch to a good non-RFT tire like the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2. I bet you'll notice the ride is much less jarring (runflats have very stiff sidewalls).

Fri, 06/15/2007 - 18:47 β€” dag (not verified)

Xenon

hey i have a 2003 330i , sports/premium pkg and i want to get xenon headlights and foglights on it . where can i get it ????? So many different things online , Im LOST ;-)) Any help appreciated . Your car looks AWESOME , congrats Dag

Fri, 06/15/2007 - 22:08 β€” kris

You can either get...

Hoen Xenonmatch fog light bulbs (halogen bulbs that are xenon-like in color) ($40) or get the Prolumen xenon fog light kit ($>300). Google...

Tue, 04/17/2007 - 20:04 β€” boone (not verified)

running lights

hey man, i just bought new clear running/parking front parking lights to replace my yellow ones, i went to change them out and have no idea how to get the front head lamp assembely off, can you help?

Thu, 04/19/2007 - 02:08 β€” kris

Sure do

Check out the garage section of http://www.my330i.com. He's got a how-to for swapping turn signal lenses on both pre and post facelift E46s.

Fri, 03/16/2007 - 17:32 β€” Rusty (not verified)

I have recently stopped

I have recently stopped taking my 330i to the dealer for oil changes. Can you tell me how to reset the oil change mileage. I know it's a combination of pressing buttons on the instrument panel.

Thanks,
please reply to the e-mail provided.

Sat, 03/17/2007 - 00:14 β€” kris

Here

All of this information can be found in the E46 Wiki I author:http://www.bimmerfest.com/wiki/index.php?title=BMW_E46

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