2003 Alpine White ZHP-swapped Touring

2003 BMW 325ixT

Full build thread with photos: https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?2484084-PIC-HEAVY-Build-Thread-2003-Alpine-White-Cinnamon-S54T-(130k-chassis-115k-donor)

VIN: WBAEP33413PF02352

Mileage: 132K miles on the chassis

Clean Title

Exterior: Alpine White

Interior: Natural Brown / ZHP Black Cubed Interior Trim

Donor Car: 2005 BMW 330i ZHP

VIN: WBAEV53435KM08519

Production Date: 2004-10-15

Donor Mileage: 137K miles

M54B30 Swap (ZHP)

6-speed (ZHP)

Front Subframe (ZHP)

Steering Rack (ZHP)

Front Control Arms (ZHP)

Front Brakes (ZHP)

Driveshaft (ZHP)

Rear Differential (ZHP)

Rear Subframe (325ixT)

Rear Arms (325ixT)

Rear Brakes (325ixT)

Engine:

• BMW 5W30 Oil Change Kit - Liqui Moly 11427512300KT4 
• BMW DISA Valve - Rein 11617544805 
• BMW Oil Pressure Switch - Rein 12618611273
• BMW Timing Cover Plug - Reinz 11361433513
• BMW VANOS Unit Screw Plug - Genuine BMW 11361438338
• VANOS Overhaul
• Wiring Harness Engine Ignition 12517518044
• Air Inlet Assembly 13717501988
• Filler Cap - 16117222391
• Air Inlet Assembly Buffer - 07147267586
• Air Inlet Assembly Rivet - 51471919209
• Inlet Duct - 13717509118
• Tube - 13541438761
• Filler Cap - 11127509328
• Dipstick - 11431436293
• BMW Engine and Transmission Mount Kit - 22116779970KT1
• BMW Comprehensive Maintenance Kit - E46TUNEKIT2
• BMW Ignition Coil Kit (Set of 6) - Bosch 00044X6
• BMW Accessory Drive Belt Kit - 11287636379KT
• BMW M54 Timing Chain Kit - 11311432176KT1
• BMW Crankcase Gasket Set - Elring 11111432478
• BMW Engine Oil Filter Housing Gasket Kit - 11421719855KT
• BMW Intake Manifold Gasket Set - Elring 11611436631
• BMW 120 Amp Alternator - Bosch AL0703N
• BMW Starter Motor - Bosch 12412354693
• BMW Camshaft Position Sensor - VNE 12147539165
• BMW Camshaft Position Sensor - VNE 12147518628
• BMW Oil Level Sensor - Hella 12617508003
• BMW Crankshaft Position Sensor - VDO 12141709616
• BMW Ignition Knock Sensor - VDO 13627568422
• BMW Intake Boot - Rein 13541438759
• BMW Throttle Body Gasket - Elring 13547504729

Emissions:

• BMW Air Pump Rubber Mount - URO Parts 11727559515
• BMW Oxygen Sensor - Bosch 15109
• Pre-Cat Oxygen Sensor - Bosch
• BMW Secondary Air Injection Pump - Pierburg 11727553056
• BMW Secondary Air Injection Control Valve - Pierburg 11727553063
• BMW Secondary Air Pump Hose - Rein 11727555680
• BMW Air Pump Bracket - Genuine BMW 11721715273
• BMW Bracket - Genuine BMW 11721714230
• BMW Air Pump Rubber Mount - URO Parts 11727559515
• BMW Secondary Air Valve Vacuum Line - Rein 11727574490
• BMW Vacuum Hose - Genuine BMW 11657803732
• BMW Vacuum Control Valve - Genuine BMW 11747810831
• BMW Air Injection Check Valve - Pierburg 11611312737
• BMW Cold Climate PCV Breather System Kit - OE Supplier 11617533400KT3
• BMW Mass Air Flow Sensor O-Ring - Genuine 13541438760
• BMW Mass Air Flow Sensor

Cooling:

• BMW Comprehensive Cooling System Hose Kit (E46) - 11531436408KIT
• BMW Plastic Water Pump Pulley - Meyle 11511436590
• BMW Cooling System Overhaul Kit With Water Pump - E46COOLKIT

Brakes:

• Rear Brake Rotors - Zimmermann 34216864044KTR3
• Rear Brake Pads - Akebono
• BMW Brake Kit - Zimmermann/Akebono 330BK4
• Brake Master Cylinder - Centric 13034106
• BMW Brake Booster - ATE 34336779682 
• BMW Clutch Hydraulic Hose - Genuine BMW 35006857512 
• BMW Caliper Bracket Bolt - Genuine BMW 34116772428
• BMW Caliper Bracket Bolt - Genuine BMW 34203414763 Drivetrain / 
• BMW Brake Master Cylinder - ATE 34336785666 (failed and replaced with Centric Part)
• BMW Brake Reservoir - Genuine BMW 34326750798

Steering:

• Power Steering Reservoir Clamp Genuine BMW 32411092940
• BMW Power Steering Pressure Hose - Genuine BMW
• BMW Powering Steering Reservoir - Genuine BMW
• BMW Power Steering Return Hose - Genuine BMW
• BMW Power Steering Suction Hose - Genuine BMW
• BMW Power Steering Pressure Hose - Genuine BMW
• BMW Plastic Power Steering Pump Pulley - Febi 32421740858
• BMW Steering Coupling Assembly - Genuine BMW 32301094703

Transmission / Drivetrain

• URO Brass Clutch Fork Pivot Pin - 21511223328
• Clutch Spring Clip - 21517570284
• Clutch Hose from Reservoir to Master Cylinder - 21521163714
• Clutch Slave Cylinder - 21526766279
• Genine BMW Shifter Rubber Boot - 25117522149
• UUC DSSR - E46 330i (6 Speed)
• Turner Motorsport Shifter ZHP Weighted 
• UUC EVO3 Competition Short Shift Kit E46 330i 6 Speed
• Shift Rod Joint - URO 25117580281
• Shifter Arm Bracket - Genuine BMW 41128246251
• Backup Switch - Genuine BMW 23147524811
• BMW Drive Shaft Flex Joint (Giubo) - Corteco 26117511454
• Valeo Single Mass Clutch Kit - 330i 6 Speed
• BMW Manual Transmission Drain/Fill Plug - Genuine BMW 23117531356

Exhaust:

• BMW Exhaust Manifold Gasket - Victor Reinz 11621732969
• BMW Porsche Volvo Exhaust Nut - OE Supplier 18301737774
• BMW Exhaust Pipe to Manifold Gasket - Elring 18107502346

Suspension:

• Ground Control Coilovers
• Ground Control Camber Plates
• Ground Control RSM
• BMW Sway Bar Link - Genuine BMW

Interior: (all parts below brand new still in box)

• BMW Black Short Console - Genuine BMW 51168234154
• BMW Ash Tray Rear - Genuine BMW 51168225988 
• BMW Cup Holder Black - Genuine BMW 51168217953 
• BMW Console Coin Tray - Genuine BMW 51168217957 
• BMW Console Bracket - Genuine BMW 51168235570 
• Dynavin E46 HVAC Relocation Bracket with 2 USBs
• 2022 Eonon Quad Core Car Radio with IPS Display/GPS, Compatible with BMW 3 Series 1999-2004(E46), Built-in Apple CarPlay, Support Android Auto-9 Inch-GA9450B

Exterior / Body:

• M-tech Bumper Cover (Front) - 51-12-7-893-489
• M-tech Bumper Cover - Euro(Rear) - 51-11-7-893-328
• M-tech Rocker Molding - 51-71-2-693-225
• M-tech Rocker Molding - 51-71-2-693-226Molding - 51-11-8-195-289
• Molding - 51-11-8-195-290
• Center Molding - 51-11-8-195-304
• Cap - 51-11-7-893-378
• Lamp Cover - 51-11-7-893-067
• Lamp Cover - 51-11-7-893-068
• Lower Grille - 51-11-7-893-331
• Lower Grille Adapter - 51-11-7-893-324
• Bumper Cover Support - 51-11-7-895-415
• Bumper Cover Support - 51-11-7-895-416
• Bumper Cover Bracket - 51-11-8-191-149
• Outer Molding - 51-12-7-893-319
• Center Molding - 51-12-8-212-589
• Cover, Lower Part Center M - 51-12-7-891-916
• Water Deflector - 51-12-7-895-234
• Fog Lamp Assembly - 63-17-7-894-017
• Fog Lamp Assembly - 63-17-7-894-018
• Liner Extension - 51-71-8-265-467
• Liner Extension - 51-71-8-265-468
• Tow Eye Cap - 51-12-7-893-314
• Outer Molding - 51-12-7-893-320
• Tail Lamp Assembly - 63-21-6-900-473
• Tail Lamp Assembly - 63-21-6-900-474
• E46 Sedan/Wagon Windshield Cowl Grille - 51-71-8-208-483
• Vent Grille - 51-13-7-075-324
• Cowl Grille Clip - 51-71-8-234-698
• Roundel Emblem Replacement 82mm - 51-14-8-132-375BMW Hatch Lift Support - Stabilus 51248232873
• BMW Headlight Lens - Magneti Marelli 63126924045
• BMW Headlight Lens - Magneti Marelli 63126924046

Wheels / Tires:

• Apex ARC-8 in 18x9 square with 245/40/18 Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires

Fluid:

• Engine Oil 5W30 Genuine BMW
• D4 ATF (1 Quart) - Red Line 30504
• BMW Differential Service Kit 75W90 (E38 E39 E46) - Red Line 33117525064KT4
• DOT 4 TYP 200 Brake Fluid (1 Liter) - ATE BF1200 
• BMW Coolant

Items done under my care:

• 1/18/23: Full paint correction
• 2/4/23: subframe bushings replaced with Powerflex poly, diff bushings replaced with OE, axle bolts extracted and repaired, rear lower control arms replaced with Powerflex, all four brake lines replaced with Bimmerworld stainless, brake and clutch flush, changed DEPO front signals to OE, updated ZHP cluster with mileage correction installed.
• 2/10/23: new center console stack components, including cup holder, console, sunglass tray, and surround installed. Dynavin N8 Pro with backup camera and microphone with subwoofer installed, completed black headliner installation
• 2/17/23: New battery from Autozone (platinum, 3 yr warranty)
• 2/22/23: alignment, AC recharge, key issue, floor mats, shifter bracket welded
• 4/18/23: ZHP bumpers and side skirts painted and installed, window trims installed, upper window trims painted to match, rear fender dent removal via PDR
• 4/28/23: 113,706mi. spark plugs (NGK BQR6EQUP), rear wheel bearings, master cylinder swap with donor, Rogue shifter installation with new factory carrier bushing (removed poly), new front air duct, installed proper brake ducts
• 5/14/23: 113,74mi. new rear wheel bearings and hubs, brake and clutch fluid flush, swap UUC to Rogue shifter and carrier and installed factory selector rod instead of UUC DSSR
• 9/27/23: Airbag recall (passenger side) performed by Leith BMW
• 9/2023: headlight projector and halo upgrade
• 10/22/23: repaired rear PDC (fully functional now)
• 11/17/23: welded in rear subframe reinforcements and V-brace boxes, painted and seam sealed
• 11/21/23: rebuilt M3 rear diff including clutch packs and shims, plus output seals, new cover, new bushings
• 11/25/23: new upper and lower balljoints on rear spindles
• 11/25/23: new TA5R wheels in 18x9 ET42 square
• 4/13-14/24: S54 with euro headers swapped in along with brand new front lower control arms, FCAB, wheel hubs, wheel bearings, dust caps, F80 front and rear brakes, modified brake pad wear sensors, M3 gauge cluster, M3 front swaybar, new M3 front swaybar links, ZF 6-speed manual transmission with Rogue shifter and fully rebuilt wear components, M3 steering rack with brand new tie rods and boots, brand new power steering hoses and reservoir, silicone radiator hoses, brand new engine mounts