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09-28-2017, 01:28 PM | #67 | |
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Just kidding bro. Nice to meet you too! Impressive to read what you did to the zhp and so your list of things-to-do on the M3 is intriguing. Good luck man, and please continue to share. Thanks! |
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Thank you for making dumb guys like me get some much of details and feedback that will eventually help us down the lane. Greatly appreciate it. |
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I've seen wheel weights about the same actually between the 18"s, 19"s and ZCPs. But yes, a little strange that they downgraded to cast for the ZCPs, would've been sweet if they were a bit lighter.
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........ front rear 220M 22.5 24.9 359M 24.5 27.1 219M 25.8 27.8
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I have a set of ARC8s in 10x18, and they weigh 19.9 lbs which you can really tell when changing them.
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Springs, wheels, different EDC programming.
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Pretty sure the supposed DSC changes have been debunked here on the forum.
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It's all in the name "Competition Package & ZCP". I'll take two please. It is considered a performance update and It makes complete sense as the car was in the 3rd year of production, they couldn't just sit on their laurels. It's definitely worth more on trade in than non ZCP. If your planning on tracking the car and thereby upgrading the suspension and changing out the wheels it may or may not be beneficial to purchase a ZCP car. Personally I still would. It can always be changed back and you can sell the aftermarket stuff. 99% of drivers never touch a track, therefore ZCP IS the route to go. This has been argued since late 2010 when it was introduced for the 2011 models. Below is the interview with the man who developed the package.
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Yeah, it really depends on what your objectives are for a car. If you want something like a 2011 slicktop 6MT E90 with low mileage, garage kept, etc, and you actually find it w/o ZCP, buy it. There are so few of them imported finding one like that now is next to impossible. As for performance reasons, ZCP is nothing worth spending extra money on (personal opinion, just as the opposite is also) since the lowered springs have the same rate as the stock ones, and all you get at that point is 1/2" wider and heavier wheels and different tuning of the EDC in its stiffest more. The E9x M3 is already short on bump travel stock as Steve Dinan has shown in a white paper ages ago (one reason Dinan developed a lowering solution with about 1/2" extra bump travel; using their rear shock mounts are useful for many potential suspension setups).
If you are really interested in better handling, buying a set of lightweight/strong Apex 10"/10.5" (or 11" rear) wheels and some TCK DA coilovers will not only ride better than the stock or ZCP car but be a good bit more responsive, have higher limits, better ultimate grip. Just the Apex wheels alone will save close to 5lbs per corner of unsprung weight not to mention the reduced rotational inertia. So anyway, it all comes down to your objectives/plans for your car. If you're trying to find a car you can flip to EAG in a year and do no mods on, only looking for a ZCP option car is the way to go. On the other hand, if you hunt in the "other market" (non-ZCP), you'll likely find a lot better deal available (speaking only about 2011 E90 here).
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My reasons why ZCP doesn't make a difference to me:
The slicktop was more alluring than ZCP so I jumped on it. |
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I am finally convinced that although wearing the badge of 2011 BMW E90 6MT with Competition Package is the ultimate E9X set up that it may be time to take things into your own hands Rajan. EAG is sucking these cars up like vultures. Better to pay $36,000 for a lower mileage non ZCP car and to get everything else that you want in it. If your located up north use the OEM wheels for snow tires or just sell the wheels outright. Converting the car to look and feel like ZCP or better is way cheaper than overpaying for an EAG car. From speaking to potential buyers of these cars including OP, EAG Is actually paying over asking price on the private sales and then marking them up $5k to $10k. It is quite evident from for sale ads that non ZCP E90's sell at a more typical pace. One problem with conversions that I have been noticing more and more lately is that owners are unaware that their car is not actually a ZCP car as previous owner marketed it to them as if it was. And then when it's time to move onto a newer car these guys are selling their cars and putting Competition Package in the heading. When it gets noticed after a Vin check the seller is in shock. The other side of the coin is that they knew that it's not a ZCP car but are trying to get away with it. I saw this behavior constantly when I was in search of an X5. But that was typically just false advertisement, certainly not innocent mistakes.
This has become a really good thread in my opinion with differing opinions but all with the same goal of what is the best, cheapest and most efficient way to purchase the car OP is looking to buy. |
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EAG has a 33k 2011 SpaceGray/Black ZCP Slicktop with all the other options going for $47k with a sale pending now. It is the exact car I wanted but at 10k over, this is absurd... OP, you will find your car. Just keep hunting everyday and set alerts on car buying sites like cars.com/autotrader with just sedan m3 as the filter. |
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I just skimmed through here but I may be considering selling my car.
09 with 22k miles, garaged, covered e90 sedan 6mt with moonroof Silverstone Extended leather, premium and tech packages 19" OEM M wheels Adjustable seat width/lumbar Premium sound Dm if interested |
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EAG emailed me prior to listing that 33k spacegray/black/zcp if I am interested and I declined after expressing the same sentiment you mentioned - overpriced. I am quite intrigued by the insights into the zcp functionality thanks to the wisdom of the many who have posted. Gotta read the link Mark posted. Has your car arrived??? |
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10-02-2017, 09:54 PM | #85 | |
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I'm currently looking into if just coding in the vehicle order 7MA will adjust the EDC module to the ZCP settings. When I get my car, I can take a dump of the EDC module and confirm that dx09030 will change it to ZCP EDC settings. |
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Please keep us posted on the coding. Good luck bro!! |
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There are a few items I have left unanswered for the coding. There are a few users that have this knowledge but not sharing because usually they offer paid services to get this done.r2
The closest thread I've found here is this but it only shows a few parameters of the EDC line. http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...ght=7MA+coding Another that has Mike Benvo saying he can do it but doesn't share how: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1168690 Last edited by derbo; 10-03-2017 at 11:40 AM.. |
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