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Post by IRD » Sat Jun 24, 2017 5:33 pm

Really enjoyed reading this having had my car for six weeks or so. Great mods to improve your car which is my favourite colour. So far I have bought new wheels from a forum member and fitted Goodyear Eagles. Ducklakeview moved my roof motor and last week I had front and rear parking sensors fitted. Tomorrow I'm collecting some fully electric sports seats from Milton Keynes. Nearly forgot the Steering wheel I bought from Dietcokeman and Royals recovered. Next job could be to improve the lights. I don't think I could justify a respray to red!

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Post by idej_z4 » Sat Jun 24, 2017 5:47 pm

Marlon wrote: Mon Jun 19, 2017 10:36 pm A set of 224s running Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetrics on their way :)

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Are you swapping wheels Marlon??? I love your black wheels on red...

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Post by Marlon » Sat Jun 24, 2017 6:03 pm

idej_jedi wrote: Sat Jun 24, 2017 5:47 pm
Marlon wrote: Mon Jun 19, 2017 10:36 pm A set of 224s running Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetrics on their way :)

Are you swapping wheels Marlon??? I love your black wheels on red...
Cheers mate, I'm actually going for the silver 224s and grilles for summer (always wanted a set) then going back to the black Style 32s, grilles and hard top in winter
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Post by Marlon » Sat Jun 24, 2017 6:06 pm

Vanne wrote: Sat Jun 24, 2017 1:17 pm Not sure if I mentioned it to you previously, but love the look of those gloss style 32's mate. They suit the car. Nice progress thread man, enjoyable read and nice to see the path that you've taken. :thumbsup: Keep up the good work :D :winner:
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The style 32s will reappear in the winter - glad you like my thread, thanks :)
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Post by Marlon » Sat Jun 24, 2017 6:20 pm

IRD wrote: Sat Jun 24, 2017 5:33 pm Really enjoyed reading this having had my car for six weeks or so. Great mods to improve your car which is my favourite colour. So far I have bought new wheels from a forum member and fitted Goodyear Eagles. Ducklakeview moved my roof motor and last week I had front and rear parking sensors fitted. Tomorrow I'm collecting some fully electric sports seats from Milton Keynes. Nearly forgot the Steering wheel I bought from Dietcokeman and Royals recovered. Next job could be to improve the lights. I don't think I could justify a respray to red!
Thank for the compliments pal :oops:
Looks like you're no stranger to Zeds :wink: I'm guessing the M sports seat are off Chris - they sound like minters, post up some pics once they're in.
I like the mods you've done so far, interesting getting the front parking sensors - understandable as that hood goes on forever doesn't it.
Not sure what alloys you went for, but good choice on the rubber :thumbsup:
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Post by idej_z4 » Sat Jun 24, 2017 7:01 pm

Marlon wrote: Sat Jun 24, 2017 6:03 pm
idej_jedi wrote: Sat Jun 24, 2017 5:47 pm
Marlon wrote: Mon Jun 19, 2017 10:36 pm A set of 224s running Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetrics on their way :)

Are you swapping wheels Marlon??? I love your black wheels on red...
Cheers mate, I'm actually going for the silver 224s and grilles for summer (always wanted a set) then going back to the black Style 32s, grilles and hard top in winter
Nice switch up for for summer with the grilles as well...does that mean you're going to spray the hoops back to silver as well. ;)

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Post by Marlon » Sat Jun 24, 2017 7:48 pm

idej_jedi wrote: Sat Jun 24, 2017 7:01 pm
Marlon wrote: Sat Jun 24, 2017 6:03 pm
idej_jedi wrote: Sat Jun 24, 2017 5:47 pm

Cheers mate, I'm actually going for the silver 224s and grilles for summer (always wanted a set) then going back to the black Style 32s, grilles and hard top in winter
Nice switch up for for summer with the grilles as well...does that mean you're going to spray the hoops back to silver as well. ;)
:D they were a pitta to paint, still not happy with them really. Will have to remove and spray at some point
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Post by IRD » Sat Jun 24, 2017 8:25 pm

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Front Parking Sensors: sometimes 'She Who Must Be Obeyed' drives the Z. Need I say more?
The seats are from Chris. and he promises me they are mint. I will post some pictures once they are in place.The wheels I fitted are 108s. I like the look of them but having read other members comments about the problems I'll probably look for something else when they start to look tatty.

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Post by IRD » Sat Jul 01, 2017 8:23 pm

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Do you know if the wiring harness you used to connect your seats is still available?
I am having the same issues as you had. I thought my 2005 car would be pre-wired but unfortunately it isn't.

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Post by markplant » Sat Jul 01, 2017 8:47 pm

IRD wrote: Sat Jul 01, 2017 8:23 pm Marlon

Do you know if the wiring harness you used to connect your seats is still available?
I am having the same issues as you had. I thought my 2005 car would be pre-wired but unfortunately it isn't.

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This is Marlon s seat thread, an there's a link in his first post, for info about the loom
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Post by Marlon » Sat Jul 01, 2017 10:11 pm

IRD wrote: Sat Jul 01, 2017 8:23 pm Marlon

Do you know if the wiring harness you used to connect your seats is still available?
I am having the same issues as you had. I thought my 2005 car would be pre-wired but unfortunately it isn't.

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Hi,
FishyDave sourced the looms from the USA - I think they were X3 looms. He then matched them to the Z4.
I'm not sure if he bought one or two extra. Your only other choice is to find one from a breakers, but I found that impossible because they fly out with the M Seats.
As Mark has mentioned the full details are earlier in this thread :

There are several threads detailing what a PITA it was to swap from standard manual non-heated seats to M heated electric ones in a face-lift Zed :headbang: – summary here:
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Post by IRD » Sat Jul 01, 2017 11:14 pm

Thanks Mark and Marlon. It looks as though this is going to prove a bit of a problem. But I'll keep looking and I'll try and get in touch with FishyDave.

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Post by Marlon » Sun Jul 02, 2017 10:40 pm

IRD wrote: Sat Jul 01, 2017 11:14 pm Thanks Mark and Marlon. It looks as though this is going to prove a bit of a problem. But I'll keep looking and I'll try and get in touch with FishyDave.
Your seats look mint btw - good work :thumbsup: are you feeling a big difference in the bends? :driving:
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Post by enzed4 » Sun Jul 02, 2017 10:50 pm

Marlon wrote: Mon Jun 19, 2017 10:36 pm A set of 224s running Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetrics on their way :)

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Looks like you'll beat me to the fit - mine are sitting in Sydney waiting to see if my brother can get them refurb'd there, or if it's better to ship them to me and I get them done here. This has been a long journey (224 wheels), but hopefully there's a light at the end of the tunnel...

Your thread is great read. Funny how there's always 'one more mod' that wants doing. :lol: .
Glad you got the hoops done, I'm a big fan having had mine sprayed the same colour as the car when it was in getting a panel resprayed.
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Post by Marlon » Sun Jul 02, 2017 10:57 pm

enzed4 wrote: Sun Jul 02, 2017 10:50 pm
Marlon wrote: Mon Jun 19, 2017 10:36 pm A set of 224s running Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetrics on their way :)

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Looks like you'll beat me to the fit - mine are sitting in Sydney waiting to see if my brother can get them refurb'd there, or if it's better to ship them to me and I get them done here. This has been a long journey (224 wheels), but hopefully there's a light at the end of the tunnel...

Your thread is great read. Funny how there's always 'one more mod' that wants doing. :lol: .
Glad you got the hoops done, I'm a big fan having had mine sprayed the same colour as the car when it was in getting a panel resprayed.
Thanks enzed4,
So you're waiting for 224s too :D
Mine are due to arrive by courier Tuesday, I will post up picks once I've swapped them on. I'm sure it will be worth the wait once you get your hands on your set :thumbsup:
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