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Jay's Z4 Project :: Updated & Pic Heavy ::

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Post by thanatu55 » Mon Jul 10, 2017 11:41 pm

Thanks Beedub and ESP.

I'll get to it when I get a bit of free time :thumbsup:
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Post by kis » Tue Jul 11, 2017 8:55 pm

Very impressive set of mods, well so far, I'm sure there's still plenty more in the pipeline! :fuelfire:

I've got a similar sort of plan for my xenons. But that'll be a winter thing. May not even happen this year! Plenty of other bits to attend to. Also in my opinion mechanical should be first priority, so lights can wait. Will follow progress with interest!

Glad to hear you're back on your feet now and can finally enjoy all the hard work you've put in! :thumbsup:
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Post by thanatu55 » Sun Jul 16, 2017 11:14 pm

Ok, so the new clips arrived for the caliper covers and they still catch whilst driving which is not a good look with the top down and your wheels rattling.

Today's mission was to solve the rattling issue by doing a little modification myself, so while I was at it it seemed only right to clean up the rust bucket brake disks. Now I am under no illusion, I know my wheels are still a disgrace. They are in desperate need of restoration, but for now I can only do the best with what I have.

Onto the calipers, please bear in mind these aren't supposed to be 'fake calipers' and there is no intention to pass them off as such. They are covers to hide the God awful rusty calipers with the aim of creating a cleaner polished look. They ain't cheap and they ain't plastic. The roadster logo is etched in silver steel which probably comes across better in person, but having said that I would appreciate some honest critique as I was in two minds originally. Seeing them fitted I am more inclined to stick with them as I'm not really a fan of the painted caliper unless you're going all out for a full set of new brembo's and such.

So first without...

[IMG]http://i63.tinypic.com/2vsp9oz.jpg[/IMG]

And then with...

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[IMG]http://i67.tinypic.com/1z67dlg.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i67.tinypic.com/orkpl1.jpg[/IMG]

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Cheers guys! Next job is probably fitting the rear diffuser :o
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Post by Rich8 » Sun Jul 16, 2017 11:43 pm

My honest opinion - your car looks fabulous, apart from those covers.
Upside is looking at the pictures don't even notice the cruddy alloys - attention is drawn to the nasty covers instead. :)
Not at all of the same calibre as the other things you've done. Defo take them off.


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Post by thanatu55 » Mon Jul 17, 2017 12:33 am

Haha thanks for the honest advice, I'll bear it in mind. I can't work out if I like them or not but another person's perspective is very useful so I appreciate it.
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Post by Vanne » Mon Jul 17, 2017 3:32 am

Good job mate, car looks great, and love how you had the front bumper in front of your TV, i do that sometimes with new bits, Wifey does NOT share the sentiment.

Seriously liking what your doing with the car, yeah leave the calliper covers mate, thats the only thing id do different, sides that, top bloody job :thumbsup:

Glad to hear your health is much better now, that is the most important thing :wub:
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Post by Buckz » Mon Jul 17, 2017 7:21 am

Yup still not liking the calipers haha. :) But if you're happy with them then hey!
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Post by thanatu55 » Mon Jul 17, 2017 7:06 pm

Ok the covers are coming off, I'm convinced :rofl:

Here's a better video of the headlights in action:

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Post by thanatu55 » Mon Jul 17, 2017 7:10 pm

Cheers Vanne that space in front of the TV is my working area :wink:
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Post by bz4kev » Mon Jul 17, 2017 7:13 pm

fancy doing a set of lights for me lol :rofl:
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Post by A5 VRX » Mon Jul 17, 2017 7:16 pm

Yep covers are a bit naff but again that's my opinion...I just rubbed mine down and used Black BBQ paint to uplift them a bit..
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Post by A5 VRX » Mon Jul 17, 2017 7:18 pm

I do love that front end...I need a splitter like that on mine. Keep it up
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Post by thanatu55 » Mon Jul 17, 2017 7:18 pm

Ha bz4kev it's pretty easy really... The scary part is committing to cutting them open. Once your're past the point of no return the rest is a doddle :D
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Post by Angelus666 » Mon Jul 17, 2017 7:19 pm

TBH I quite like the eyebrows and the calliper covers, they hide the worst part of all BMW's from this era.... :?

Overall, a lovely looking car...there won't be many 2lts getting this kind of love (unless you're mr essex)....kudos to you!

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Post by bz4kev » Mon Jul 17, 2017 7:25 pm

thanatu55 wrote: Mon Jul 17, 2017 7:18 pm Ha bz4kev it's pretty easy really... The scary part is committing to cutting them open. Once your're past the point of no return the rest is a doddle :D
think I will get me some lights and have a go once funds available sure her indoors will be happy NOT will have to sneak this past her at a later date :rofl:
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