Easy to do gearbox oil yourself? I feel like doing mine as it's 14 years old and although it's meant to be lifetime, I feel like my Z4 is well overdue it at 122,000 miles.Scooba_Steve wrote: ↑Sat Dec 16, 2017 5:50 pm Engine and gearbox oil change today, the box was much better than last time but still needed doing
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Love itSteve.Eagle wrote: ↑Sat Dec 16, 2017 5:24 pmSorry...... here it is with the summer wheels on which I've just this week finished refurbishing myself.Marlon wrote: ↑Sat Dec 16, 2017 4:38 pmTease shot - lets see moreSteve.Eagle wrote: ↑Sat Dec 16, 2017 3:58 pm So, seeing as it was a gorgeous bright morning here I thought I'd take my "new to me" Z4 out for a blast in the daylight as I've only used it for commuting since I bought it 2 weeks ago!
Got home and thought I'd introduce it to my first love......... what a cracking couple they make!
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When I got the car I threw some cheap aero wipers on, long story short they were garbage. Replaced with some Michelin Stealths today, nice and cheap at only £6 each and a lot better.
Exciting!
Exciting!
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Thank you.....
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Never heard of those, but i'm very interested! Currently have bosch aerotwin wipers, which make a god awful noise and shudder on every wipe.mjennings23 wrote: ↑Sat Dec 16, 2017 7:04 pm When I got the car I threw some cheap aero wipers on, long story short they were garbage. Replaced with some Michelin Stealths today, nice and cheap at only £6 each and a lot better.
Exciting!
Where did you manage to find them for £6 each?
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Someone been to Costco?mjennings23 wrote: ↑Sat Dec 16, 2017 7:04 pm When I got the car I threw some cheap aero wipers on, long story short they were garbage. Replaced with some Michelin Stealths today, nice and cheap at only £6 each and a lot better.
Exciting!
Great price for them there...
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Costco lol, sometimes they even have a quid off!ben g wrote: ↑Sat Dec 16, 2017 8:03 pmNever heard of those, but i'm very interested! Currently have bosch aerotwin wipers, which make a god awful noise and shudder on every wipe.mjennings23 wrote: ↑Sat Dec 16, 2017 7:04 pm When I got the car I threw some cheap aero wipers on, long story short they were garbage. Replaced with some Michelin Stealths today, nice and cheap at only £6 each and a lot better.
Exciting!
Where did you manage to find them for £6 each?
Mike
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Oh right, i was just there 30 mins ago will have a look for them when next in there, cheers.Ducklakeview wrote: ↑Sat Dec 16, 2017 8:05 pmCostco lol, sometimes they even have a quid off!ben g wrote: ↑Sat Dec 16, 2017 8:03 pmNever heard of those, but i'm very interested! Currently have bosch aerotwin wipers, which make a god awful noise and shudder on every wipe.mjennings23 wrote: ↑Sat Dec 16, 2017 7:04 pm When I got the car I threw some cheap aero wipers on, long story short they were garbage. Replaced with some Michelin Stealths today, nice and cheap at only £6 each and a lot better.
Exciting!
Where did you manage to find them for £6 each?
Mike
Red Soft-top Sterling grey 3.0i - Z4M Front, Eibachs, Polybushed, Clear headlights, Triple clear spot rear lights, Shadow Chrome 107's, Sport MFSW, ZHP.
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Easy but some are easier. Mine has both drain and fill plugs, I used some tubing and a funnell to fill it but if you only have one then you'll need a syringe. At 122k it will defo be worth doing, my first change was at 76k and it was nasty. I used Castrol last time but Red Line MTF this fill. Consider the diff too.
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Indeed, believe they're usually £6 plus VAT, found them for £5 this weekDucklakeview wrote: ↑Sat Dec 16, 2017 8:05 pmCostco lol, sometimes they even have a quid off!ben g wrote: ↑Sat Dec 16, 2017 8:03 pmNever heard of those, but i'm very interested! Currently have bosch aerotwin wipers, which make a god awful noise and shudder on every wipe.mjennings23 wrote: ↑Sat Dec 16, 2017 7:04 pm When I got the car I threw some cheap aero wipers on, long story short they were garbage. Replaced with some Michelin Stealths today, nice and cheap at only £6 each and a lot better.
Exciting!
Where did you manage to find them for £6 each?
Mike
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Hi
polished the windscreen with Glasspolish product today and replaced wiper blades.
When I got the car I noticed that there were quite many very thin scrapes typical of old wiper blades being left too long. Got the product and today worked on the windscreen with the pad mounted on an electric drill. some observations that I hope will be useful for those who feel like tackling this job:
I bought 10 pads and an additional bottle of compound: in my view there is no need for any additional items, the standard kit should suffice. Of course it depends on the severity of the problem...
Hope this is useful!
Attilio
polished the windscreen with Glasspolish product today and replaced wiper blades.
When I got the car I noticed that there were quite many very thin scrapes typical of old wiper blades being left too long. Got the product and today worked on the windscreen with the pad mounted on an electric drill. some observations that I hope will be useful for those who feel like tackling this job:
- Mask the car!
Wet the pad before putting the compound on it
Have strong arms (it gets tiring)
Use the drill at an angle (easier to control)
Don't wet the windscreen too much (weakens the compound effectiveness and makes a real mess)
Have patience
Repeat several times
I bought 10 pads and an additional bottle of compound: in my view there is no need for any additional items, the standard kit should suffice. Of course it depends on the severity of the problem...
Hope this is useful!
Attilio
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Tried my new wheels on today. Love them.
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They are 326’s. They have a problem with cracking when used with runflats but I love them.Steve.Eagle wrote: ↑Sun Dec 17, 2017 10:47 pmLovely wheels..... what are they? If you don't mind me asking?
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They look really good!
Am I right in thinking they are a 19" E89 wheel? If so, do they fit without any rubbing?
Coupes because stunning!
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Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black