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Phoenix Yellow Coupe project.
- pvr
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Phoenix Yellow Coupe project.
I spend all day in the office working away and I expect at least an update for me to read during a coffee
Don’t let me down tomorrow
Don’t let me down tomorrow
Current:
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
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Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
VW ID.3
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Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
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Hello folks.
Not a huge update today. I’ve fitted the new ballast to the headlight along with new covers for the rear of the headlights, so hopefully they remain watertight.
I had a side light out and my local Halfords bulb was completely different to the one recommended. Luckily I brought the old bulb and I chose when which looked most similar. It was a bayonet type bulb as opposed to glass only.
I’ve fitted a yellow roundel into the wing and fitted the indicator into it. I filmed it but the video is rubbish as I don’t have a tripod yet.
Still haven’t got to the bottom of the oil leak, it seems to be around the rear edge of the little maintenance flap, but I can’t see from where.
Anyway, big plans tomorrow, I booked an MoT to see where I’m at. Fingers crossed…….!!
Not a huge update today. I’ve fitted the new ballast to the headlight along with new covers for the rear of the headlights, so hopefully they remain watertight.
I had a side light out and my local Halfords bulb was completely different to the one recommended. Luckily I brought the old bulb and I chose when which looked most similar. It was a bayonet type bulb as opposed to glass only.
I’ve fitted a yellow roundel into the wing and fitted the indicator into it. I filmed it but the video is rubbish as I don’t have a tripod yet.
Still haven’t got to the bottom of the oil leak, it seems to be around the rear edge of the little maintenance flap, but I can’t see from where.
Anyway, big plans tomorrow, I booked an MoT to see where I’m at. Fingers crossed…….!!
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This morning I decided to give the headlights a bit of TLC by means of a polish. The bumper was off, so good access was available and it’s a very quick and easy job which gives pleasing results.
I used a 3M kit bought from Amazon, so far the kit has done my Volvo, my old S-type R and now the Z4. I think this has worked out an £10/car, which is superb value.
The headlights have actually required more attention than anything else so far. They were full of water, the O/S wasn’t working and they looked cloudy. They have been stripped, dried, a new O/S ballast fitted, all bulbs checked and new rear covers fitted. They are now functional and help give the Z its identity back.
The bumper has now gone back on and the car looks complete again, if not a little unloved.
Next is the MoT. I’d love it to pass, but deep down I’m expecting a fail. As much as I love this car, it has been stood a long time, there may very well be issues I can’t see of haven’t checked, so time will tell. It was like a missile on the way to the test centre and drove superb.
Anyway, I’m sat waiting like an expectant father for the phone call, fingers crossed it’s a pass.
https://youtu.be/J_5kCJmR32I?si=7vpfa0OH_Anww-ZV
I used a 3M kit bought from Amazon, so far the kit has done my Volvo, my old S-type R and now the Z4. I think this has worked out an £10/car, which is superb value.
The headlights have actually required more attention than anything else so far. They were full of water, the O/S wasn’t working and they looked cloudy. They have been stripped, dried, a new O/S ballast fitted, all bulbs checked and new rear covers fitted. They are now functional and help give the Z its identity back.
The bumper has now gone back on and the car looks complete again, if not a little unloved.
Next is the MoT. I’d love it to pass, but deep down I’m expecting a fail. As much as I love this car, it has been stood a long time, there may very well be issues I can’t see of haven’t checked, so time will tell. It was like a missile on the way to the test centre and drove superb.
Anyway, I’m sat waiting like an expectant father for the phone call, fingers crossed it’s a pass.
https://youtu.be/J_5kCJmR32I?si=7vpfa0OH_Anww-ZV
- Mr Tidy
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Phoenix Yellow Coupe project.
They do go pretty well don't they!
I hope you get good news.
I hope you get good news.
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
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- pvr
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Phoenix Yellow Coupe project.
He does know how to build the suspension …
Current:
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
VW ID.3
Previous:
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
VW ID.3
Previous:
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
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Phoenix Yellow Coupe project.
Hurrah! Blinky bloody hurrah.
The ‘Zeds not dead’ Z4 has MoT, tax and insurance. I booked it in for friday with pretty low expectations, and it failed………on emissions, and only just.
This morning I bought some catalyst cleaner and put that through as well as putting some heat in the engine. The end result is an MoT pass!
Still loads to do, cosmetic stuff mainly, want to detail the underside, change the wheels, sort out the passenger wing/door/sill, but it’s all there.
After a massive 12 days in my ownership, to have it road legal and in my possession again means the world to me.
Thanks for the kind comments and interest.in this car. Also a big thank you if you have followed me on YouTube. It’s all new to me, but to have 21 followers blows my mind, so thank you.
Anyway, time to drive and enjoy it and improve it now.
https://youtu.be/TQSq6dKRrj8?si=hcxEC9ILO9o_qbJ7
The ‘Zeds not dead’ Z4 has MoT, tax and insurance. I booked it in for friday with pretty low expectations, and it failed………on emissions, and only just.
This morning I bought some catalyst cleaner and put that through as well as putting some heat in the engine. The end result is an MoT pass!
Still loads to do, cosmetic stuff mainly, want to detail the underside, change the wheels, sort out the passenger wing/door/sill, but it’s all there.
After a massive 12 days in my ownership, to have it road legal and in my possession again means the world to me.
Thanks for the kind comments and interest.in this car. Also a big thank you if you have followed me on YouTube. It’s all new to me, but to have 21 followers blows my mind, so thank you.
Anyway, time to drive and enjoy it and improve it now.
https://youtu.be/TQSq6dKRrj8?si=hcxEC9ILO9o_qbJ7
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Excellent news, gets you a year to get it ready for the next one
Current:
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
VW ID.3
Previous:
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
VW ID.3
Previous:
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
- paddy wright
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Phoenix Yellow Coupe project.
Brilliant news mate! Get booked in for the national meet!
Z4 2.2 sterling grey,Msport seats,retrofit cupholders,cruise,footwell lights,sound gen and mfsw,18"ellipsoids,xenons+light washers,ZHPknob,folding mirrors,3"stubby,update wheel caps,gateway300 ipod, wind deflector to keep the wife happy!
- Mr Tidy
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That's great news.
It would be great if you took it to the National or NW Zedfest. I'd love to see it in a lineup of the rarer colours like Tiefgrun and Japan Red!
But in the meantime good luck getting it back to how you remember it.
It would be great if you took it to the National or NW Zedfest. I'd love to see it in a lineup of the rarer colours like Tiefgrun and Japan Red!
But in the meantime good luck getting it back to how you remember it.
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
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ZedFest North could be a goer. When and where is the National show?
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The National is in the Lakes on 5/6/7 July - here's a link:- viewtopic.php?t=144071
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
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I’m free for ZedFest North and can probably do the National. Result.