did you handpaint the calipers with a brush or did you use a spraycan? Im planning on doing my calipers in red and debating whether to brush or spray.blackabbot wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2017 3:44 pm Removed rubber bungs and checked drain holes were clear, Wash,Wax and Painted the calipers on my Z
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- Sky-drive
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Xenons | LED S/lights | CF Trim | Royale SW | ZHP | CDV | AUX | DISA | Vanos Refurb | Cruise | MV2s | Roof motor > boot | K&N | Sound Gen | Interior LEDs | E/H seats | Remapped
- Steve84N
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Brush, you don't want paint getting on some of the parts.
C63 AMG Estate 6208cc
- Behr
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Got my new red and grey door cards to match the new Sport seats that I fitted last week. They are in minty-mint condition so I'm really pleased; thanks to Mike [DLV] for the lead on these.
I got the seats themselves from Matt Bippulph at Classic Car Breakers (highly reliable and recommended). I noticed last week that he was selling matching red gearknob and handbrake gaiters that the original owner had trimmed to match the seats. I bought these too so will fit these next week. Result.
I got a bit bored and decided to do the DISA rebuild using the i6 Automotive kit. Really nice quality kit and easy to fit:
I wasn't bored enough to fit the i6 VANOS rebuild kit that also arrived this week. I was working on a friends MX5 until late last night changing from coilovers back to OEM suspension so I am fresh out of energy. Might sneak in a quick 10K later tonight though..
I got the seats themselves from Matt Bippulph at Classic Car Breakers (highly reliable and recommended). I noticed last week that he was selling matching red gearknob and handbrake gaiters that the original owner had trimmed to match the seats. I bought these too so will fit these next week. Result.
I got a bit bored and decided to do the DISA rebuild using the i6 Automotive kit. Really nice quality kit and easy to fit:
I wasn't bored enough to fit the i6 VANOS rebuild kit that also arrived this week. I was working on a friends MX5 until late last night changing from coilovers back to OEM suspension so I am fresh out of energy. Might sneak in a quick 10K later tonight though..
"It's got red seats and the roof comes off. What's not to love?"
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A few bits done today
2.5Si Stirling grey Z4, green cotton induction kit, front & rear strut brace, clear third brake light, 19" deep dish alloys, Eibach Pro springs and colour coded duck tail spoiler.
- blackabbot
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1" BrushSky-drive wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2017 6:34 pmdid you handpaint the calipers with a brush or did you use a spraycan? Im planning on doing my calipers in red and debating whether to brush or spray.blackabbot wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2017 3:44 pm Removed rubber bungs and checked drain holes were clear, Wash,Wax and Painted the calipers on my Z
2008, E85 2.0i sport, Titan Silver, Hardtop, ZHP Gear Knob, Chrome Exhaust Tip , Hydro Graphic Carbon Interior, DLV roof motor relocation and CDV delete and a Whippy
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Low profile jack! Why didn't I think of that!
- Marlon
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That interior looks great - you did well finding such clean seats and the door cards too (with DLV's help)
Gone: 3.0si 2008 E85
911 997 Carrera S
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Had a weeping expansion tank this week so changed it yesterday, whilst I was in there I changed the rad too. New coolant and a good bleed and she's back up and running
Changed the rear wishbone bushes this week too, the poly replacements have transformed the handling.
Changed the rear wishbone bushes this week too, the poly replacements have transformed the handling.
- Ducklakeview
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Told you he'd sort you out!Behr wrote: ↑Sat Apr 29, 2017 4:47 pm Got my new red and grey door cards to match the new Sport seats that I fitted last week. They are in minty-mint condition so I'm really pleased; thanks to Mike [DLV] for the lead on these.
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I got the seats themselves from Matt Bippulph at Classic Car Breakers (highly reliable and recommended). I noticed last week that he was selling matching red gearknob and handbrake gaiters that the original owner had trimmed to match the seats. I bought these too so will fit these next week. Result.
I got a bit bored and decided to do the DISA rebuild using the i6 Automotive kit. Really nice quality kit and easy to fit:
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I wasn't bored enough to fit the i6 VANOS rebuild kit that also arrived this week. I was working on a friends MX5 until late last night changing from coilovers back to OEM suspension so I am fresh out of energy. Might sneak in a quick 10K later tonight though..
Let me know how you get on with the VANOS Dameon, it's on my list...
Mike
- DMC63
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Nice match with the seats. Looks cool.
BMW Z4 2003 2.5i and lots of bits and pieces - 2016 - 2020 Sold
- kis
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Dredged up an old thread (as you do while browsing the forum) and I managed to find a solution to the reverse gong/chime/audio notification when the gear is selected. Not to be confused with PCD noise... anyway I unscrewed the trim under the steering wheel and popped the relevant cable. All good
This is a link to the thread I found for reference (image also taken from there as I forgot to take my own!)
This is a link to the thread I found for reference (image also taken from there as I forgot to take my own!)
My E85 Z4 3.0i SMG
BMW Family History (past and present):
1 Series - E87
3 Series - E46 Coupe, E46 M3, E90 (x3)
4 Series - F36, F82 M4
5 Series - E34 (x2), E39
7 Series - E32
X5 - E53, E70
X6 - E71
BMW Family History (past and present):
1 Series - E87
3 Series - E46 Coupe, E46 M3, E90 (x3)
4 Series - F36, F82 M4
5 Series - E34 (x2), E39
7 Series - E32
X5 - E53, E70
X6 - E71
- Silverzedtom
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Gave her a nice bath and Hoover today. I hadn't realised how much dust was sat by / in the roll bars so was pleased to get that out.
Also managed to fish some coins out that were caught in the ashtray lid hinge, stopping it from opening more than 15mm. Was worried it would be a break the lid off and replace jobby so pleased with that
Also managed to fish some coins out that were caught in the ashtray lid hinge, stopping it from opening more than 15mm. Was worried it would be a break the lid off and replace jobby so pleased with that
E85 2.5si
F55 Cooper S
F55 Cooper S
- Ducklakeview
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Sat on my little stool UNDERNEATH the Zed, happily changing all of the rear bushes, well almost - But I'll post in the relevant forum for that..
Mike
Mike
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OnlineMr Tidy
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Nothing technical - just took it on a 70 mile round-trip!
Got another reminder of what a great car it is.
Had to put some Super Plus in it before I got home though.
Got another reminder of what a great car it is.
Had to put some Super Plus in it before I got home though.
Coupes because stunning!
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
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
- ronk
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Yesterday really but:-
Took the car out thro Weardale /Allendale and realised just how fast a 35is is !
Only 1600 miles up so no max rpm and throttle but it's nippy
Took the car out thro Weardale /Allendale and realised just how fast a 35is is !
Only 1600 miles up so no max rpm and throttle but it's nippy
You don't stop playing when you get old - You get old when you stop playing!
So I bought a 35is with all the toys to play with.
So I bought a 35is with all the toys to play with.