Do I really have ZCP or did I get taken by the dealer?

Kasé Zomé · 12-01-2011, 01:27 AM

Howzit fellas,

I bought my 2011 E90 M3 ZCP back in May of this year. It was used with around 7K miles on it. Apparently it was a return from some high up mucky muck from the BMW Irvine office. It was the exact car I built online so I jumped on it as it was a pretty good deal.

My car was manufactured on 03/10 though so it's an early production. I found out the other day that I do not have the auto start / stop feature and am now questioning if my car is indeed a ZCP. Car was purchased @ BMW of Escondido and all the print outs and paper work says it has ZCP but I'm wary since it has no auto start / stop button.

I do have the ZCP wheels and the car does seem to sit as low as my buddy's '08 E90 with Dinan springs. How else can I confirm it has the ZCP option?

I have the following M button settings:

EDC: Comfort / Normal / Sport
DSC: Off / On / M Dynamic Mode
Power: Normal / Sport / Sport Plus
Servotronic: Normal / Sport

Any insight would be appreciated.

Thanks!

luis_m3 · 12-01-2011, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kasé Zomé

Howzit fellas,

I bought my 2011 E90 M3 ZCP back in May of this year. It was used with around 7K miles on it. Apparently it was a return from some high up mucky muck from the BMW Irvine office. It was the exact car I built online so I jumped on it as it was a pretty good deal.

My car was manufactured on 03/10 though so it's an early production. I found out the other day that I do not have the auto start / stop feature and am now questioning if my car is indeed a ZCP. Car was purchased @ BMW of Escondido and all the print outs and paper work says it has ZCP but I'm wary since it has no auto start / stop button.

I do have the ZCP wheels and the car does seem to sit as low as my buddy's '08 E90 with Dinan springs. How else can I confirm it has the ZCP option?

I have the following M button settings:

EDC: Comfort / Normal / Sport
DSC: Off / On / M Dynamic Mode
Power: Normal / Sport / Sport Plus
Servotronic: Normal / Sport

Any insight would be appreciated.

Thanks!

If you have the ZCP wheels, there is a very good chance you have one. I don't think (99% sure) that the Auto Start/Stop option has anything to do with ZCP.
Post a pic of the wheels and how it sits on the car... I will be able to tell you then if you have one or not.

Kasé Zomé · 12-01-2011, 01:51 AM

Here ya go!

e1000 · 12-01-2011, 01:53 AM

early '11 builds (second half of 2010) could have the ZCP option but no auto start/stop feature.

As previously mentioned, auto start/stop has nothing to do with the ZCP package.

BeamingE39 · 12-01-2011, 01:54 AM

99.9% sure you got ZCP, only other possibility is that your dealer swapped wheels and dropped the car... highly unlikely.

TTG · 12-01-2011, 01:55 AM

Auto - Start / Stop button has nothing to do with ZCP...... and your M button settings also have nothing to do with ZCP....

May be do some research????

If you have the ZCP specific wheels as Lois mentioned above, you most likely have the ZCP option.

A BMW dealer can print your car's specific options based on your VIN#

EDIT: Yes, you do have ZCP wheels and I am sure hence the option.

Kasé Zomé · 12-01-2011, 01:58 AM

Thanks everyone! I can now go to bed with a clear mind.

Elementary · 12-01-2011, 02:04 AM

Looks like a ZCP to me!

Jive · 12-01-2011, 02:59 AM

Isn't Sport Plus a ZCP only setting?

luis_m3 · 12-01-2011, 03:26 AM

That's a ZCP bro... Nice ride BTW!

luis_m3 · 12-01-2011, 03:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jive

Isn't Sport Plus a ZCP only setting?

Nope. It has nothing to do with the ZCP package.

saeyedoc · 12-01-2011, 07:01 AM

M Dynamic Mode=ZCP

M3SQRD · 12-01-2011, 07:11 AM

Go to KBB.com and enter your vin - it should give you a listing of the factory installed options on the car. Another option is to go to a different BMW dealer and have them read the info from your key fob (contains vin) - once they put the fob into the reader they can pull up all options installed by the factory and, I believe, print them out for you.

However, unless someone swapped wheels on your car, it certainly looks like you have the zcp package.

Technic · 12-01-2011, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kasé Zomé

Howzit fellas,

I bought my 2011 E90 M3 ZCP back in May of this year. It was used with around 7K miles on it. Apparently it was a return from some high up mucky muck from the BMW Irvine office. It was the exact car I built online so I jumped on it as it was a pretty good deal.

My car was manufactured on 03/10 though so it's an early production. I found out the other day that I do not have the auto start / stop feature and am now questioning if my car is indeed a ZCP. Car was purchased @ BMW of Escondido and all the print outs and paper work says it has ZCP but I'm wary since it has no auto start / stop button.

I do have the ZCP wheels and the car does seem to sit as low as my buddy's '08 E90 with Dinan springs. How else can I confirm it has the ZCP option?

I have the following M button settings:

EDC: Comfort / Normal / Sport
DSC: Off / On / M Dynamic Mode
Power: Normal / Sport / Sport Plus
Servotronic: Normal / Sport

Any insight would be appreciated.

Thanks!

AS/T is a 09/10-on option.

Kyoshi71 · 12-01-2011, 07:40 AM

You know, I'm actually not sure it's even an M3!
It might be a 328 with dealer installed body parts.
You should seriously check into this before ever getting a good night's rest.

MDyDinanM · 12-01-2011, 07:53 AM

jeez, just take the VIN # to another dealer, ask them to run it, and see what options the car came with

If you have the sales/window sticker of the car that lists the price and all the options, and it lists ZCP, then you have ZCP

Time · 12-01-2011, 08:05 AM

How do you have a MY2011 if your car was made on may 2010?

SchnellM3 · 12-01-2011, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///MMB

How do you have a MY2011 if your car was made on may 2010?

Because BMW changed model years on the M early. The 2010s were only made for a few months if that. I believe most of the cars that year carry the 2011 model year...

KIS · 12-01-2011, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saeyedoc

M Dynamic Mode=ZCP

No.

Mr. ///M3 RD · 12-01-2011, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kasé Zomé

Howzit fellas,

I bought my 2011 E90 M3 ZCP back in May of this year. It was used with around 7K miles on it. Apparently it was a return from some high up mucky muck from the BMW Irvine office. It was the exact car I built online so I jumped on it as it was a pretty good deal.

My car was manufactured on 03/10 though so it's an early production. I found out the other day that I do not have the auto start / stop feature and am now questioning if my car is indeed a ZCP. Car was purchased @ BMW of Escondido and all the print outs and paper work says it has ZCP but I'm wary since it has no auto start / stop button.

I do have the ZCP wheels and the car does seem to sit as low as my buddy's '08 E90 with Dinan springs. How else can I confirm it has the ZCP option?

I have the following M button settings:

EDC: Comfort / Normal / Sport
DSC: Off / On / M Dynamic Mode
Power: Normal / Sport / Sport Plus
Servotronic: Normal / Sport

Any insight would be appreciated.

Thanks!

If you go to this ===>CLICK site and enter your VIN Number, for a small fee they tell you exactly what options your car has.

Cheers,

Rolf-Dieter

PS. Little Tip; Save the document it will aid you whenever you plan to re-sell or trade in

mkoesel · 12-01-2011, 08:59 AM

If your suspension is active in EDC Sport mode then you have ZCP.

I realize it's a subjective test, but I'll bet if you compared to a known non-ZCP back to back you could tell.

sycd · 12-01-2011, 09:14 AM

Nice ride!

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Kasé Zomé Captain 78 Rep 818 Posts Drives: faster than my demons can fly Join Date: May 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	Do I really have ZCP or did I get taken by the dealer? Howzit fellas, I bought my 2011 E90 M3 ZCP back in May of this year. It was used with around 7K miles on it. Apparently it was a return from some high up mucky muck from the BMW Irvine office. It was the exact car I built online so I jumped on it as it was a pretty good deal. My car was manufactured on 03/10 though so it's an early production. I found out the other day that I do not have the auto start / stop feature and am now questioning if my car is indeed a ZCP. Car was purchased @ BMW of Escondido and all the print outs and paper work says it has ZCP but I'm wary since it has no auto start / stop button. I do have the ZCP wheels and the car does seem to sit as low as my buddy's '08 E90 with Dinan springs. How else can I confirm it has the ZCP option? I have the following M button settings: EDC: Comfort / Normal / Sport DSC: Off / On / M Dynamic Mode Power: Normal / Sport / Sport Plus Servotronic: Normal / Sport Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks! __________________ 2016 F82 ZCP / 6MT / SSR Intake / Volk ZE40 18x9.5 et20 & 18x11 et34 Nitto NT01 265/40 & 305/35 / Macht Schnell Sport Competition Springs
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e1000 that's what SHE said! 75 Rep 1,163 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: OC iTrader: (1)	early '11 builds (second half of 2010) could have the ZCP option but no auto start/stop feature. As previously mentioned, auto start/stop has nothing to do with the ZCP package. __________________
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BeamingE39 Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 212 Posts Drives: slower than I'd like Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Southern California iTrader: (0)	99.9% sure you got ZCP, only other possibility is that your dealer swapped wheels and dropped the car... highly unlikely.
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TTG ... 933 Rep 4,325 Posts Drives: M340 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [7.84] 2007 335 Coupe (ret ... [9.00]	Auto - Start / Stop button has nothing to do with ZCP...... and your M button settings also have nothing to do with ZCP.... May be do some research???? If you have the ZCP specific wheels as Lois mentioned above, you most likely have the ZCP option. A BMW dealer can print your car's specific options based on your VIN# EDIT: Yes, you do have ZCP wheels and I am sure hence the option. __________________ 2020 G20 M340 xDrive - Portimao Blue - ZDA\|ZPP\|ZPX\|1CR\|1PE\|6NW\|6WD 2016 F10 535i xDrive - AW - Retired 2011 E92 M3 - AW……………....ED April 29th, 2010 - Retired 2007 E92 335i -Space Gray.....ED Oct 19th, 2006 - Retired
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Kasé Zomé Captain 78 Rep 818 Posts Drives: faster than my demons can fly Join Date: May 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	Thanks everyone! I can now go to bed with a clear mind. __________________ 2016 F82 ZCP / 6MT / SSR Intake / Volk ZE40 18x9.5 et20 & 18x11 et34 Nitto NT01 265/40 & 305/35 / Macht Schnell Sport Competition Springs
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Elementary If you ain't first, you're last! 9 Rep 149 Posts Drives: M Drei Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Looks like a ZCP to me!
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Jive Lieutenant 156 Rep 580 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Isn't Sport Plus a ZCP only setting?
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luis_m3 Low Pro... 35 Rep 1,067 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	That's a ZCP bro... Nice ride BTW!
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saeyedoc Captain 284 Rep 835 Posts Drives: 2013 Carrera S, 2013 Panny GTS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (0)	M Dynamic Mode=ZCP
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M3SQRD Major General 2083 Rep 5,472 Posts Drives: E92 M3,G20 330ix,F22 240iX,F82 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mid-Atlantic iTrader: (11)	Go to KBB.com and enter your vin - it should give you a listing of the factory installed options on the car. Another option is to go to a different BMW dealer and have them read the info from your key fob (contains vin) - once they put the fob into the reader they can pull up all options installed by the factory and, I believe, print them out for you. However, unless someone swapped wheels on your car, it certainly looks like you have the zcp package.
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mkoesel Moderator 7509 Rep 19,370 Posts Drives: No BMW for now Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canton, MI iTrader: (1)	If your suspension is active in EDC Sport mode then you have ZCP. I realize it's a subjective test, but I'll bet if you compared to a known non-ZCP back to back you could tell.
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