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E85 3.0SI - new project thread
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Just to say, love the car, I'll follow your thread with interest as I've just bought my first Z4, also a 3.0 Si, albeit a completely stock SE. I agree on the engine, it's really very good. I had an M3 E46 a while ago and for me this engine is up there, along with performance, given the lower weight of the Z4. I'm also lining up a few subtle mods... I like the sound of the gaptech, I've binned the runflats already for F1's, I'm getting a suspension assessment today as there's clearly some play where there shouldn't be.
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Thanks! Yeah loving those seats, they're so warmMr Tidy wrote: ↑Thu Apr 18, 2024 11:12 pm That was a bargain.
The N52 is a great engine, so enjoy getting it up to the red-line sitting in that M-Sport seat.
Carly can do the 3 flash indicators and beep on locking that I really like.
If you are in the Cotswolds you might be nearer to Number 5 than Ross for getting the roof motor moved. Either way it's worth getting it done.
Where is Number 5? I can't find it on google anywhere, but keen to check them out.
Jase
Z4 E85 3.0SI 2006, Sapphire Black.
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Z4 E85 3.0i 2003, Sterling Grey.
Z4 E85 3.0SI 2006, Sapphire Black.
Previously:
Z4 E85 3.0i 2003, Sterling Grey.
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First upgrades
Yesterday (second day of ownership) I carefully removed and resprayed the kidney grills. I like the black and chrome combination, rather than grey and chrome that they previously were. I split them apart (no tabs broken, win!) and gave them five coats of black and five top coats of a clear, non-yellowing matt polyurethane for protection. I also restored, polished and put four layers of clear coat protection on the headlights, so they should be perfect for many more miles.
Yesterday (second day of ownership) I carefully removed and resprayed the kidney grills. I like the black and chrome combination, rather than grey and chrome that they previously were. I split them apart (no tabs broken, win!) and gave them five coats of black and five top coats of a clear, non-yellowing matt polyurethane for protection. I also restored, polished and put four layers of clear coat protection on the headlights, so they should be perfect for many more miles.
Jase
Z4 E85 3.0SI 2006, Sapphire Black.
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Z4 E85 3.0i 2003, Sterling Grey.
Z4 E85 3.0SI 2006, Sapphire Black.
Previously:
Z4 E85 3.0i 2003, Sterling Grey.
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Number5, someone is looking for you.JPB wrote: ↑Fri Apr 19, 2024 10:09 amThanks! Yeah loving those seats, they're so warmMr Tidy wrote: ↑Thu Apr 18, 2024 11:12 pm That was a bargain.
The N52 is a great engine, so enjoy getting it up to the red-line sitting in that M-Sport seat.
Carly can do the 3 flash indicators and beep on locking that I really like.
If you are in the Cotswolds you might be nearer to Number 5 than Ross for getting the roof motor moved. Either way it's worth getting it done.
Where is Number 5? I can't find it on google anywhere, but keen to check them out.
That should do it.
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Day three of ownership and it's all trim restoration today. Gone are the drab and marked greys and in are the fresh, deep blacks!
Jase
Z4 E85 3.0SI 2006, Sapphire Black.
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Z4 E85 3.0i 2003, Sterling Grey.
Z4 E85 3.0SI 2006, Sapphire Black.
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Z4 E85 3.0i 2003, Sterling Grey.
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Thank you! Yeah sounds good, let me know what you're up to as well. I've got the gaptech coming. If you do decide to do suspension upgrades I've got some ST X coilovers I'm debating on selling, so drop me a message first if you're interested.Inspectorcluseo wrote: ↑Fri Apr 19, 2024 7:11 am Just to say, love the car, I'll follow your thread with interest as I've just bought my first Z4, also a 3.0 Si, albeit a completely stock SE. I agree on the engine, it's really very good. I had an M3 E46 a while ago and for me this engine is up there, along with performance, given the lower weight of the Z4. I'm also lining up a few subtle mods... I like the sound of the gaptech, I've binned the runflats already for F1's, I'm getting a suspension assessment today as there's clearly some play where there shouldn't be.
Jase
Z4 E85 3.0SI 2006, Sapphire Black.
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Z4 E85 3.0i 2003, Sterling Grey.
Z4 E85 3.0SI 2006, Sapphire Black.
Previously:
Z4 E85 3.0i 2003, Sterling Grey.
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What did you use? I have tried a fair few from Megs to BH to GTechniq to my favourite at the moment Solution Finish. I havent found one that lasts more than a few months before going grey again yet...
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BMW Z4 E86 3.0si
Vauxhall VX220 Turbo
Toyota Celica ST205 GT4
Nissan R33 Skyline GTST
Vauxhall VX220 NA
Nissan 350z
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BMW Z4 E86 3.0si
Vauxhall VX220 Turbo
Toyota Celica ST205 GT4
Nissan R33 Skyline GTST
Vauxhall VX220 NA
Nissan 350z
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I used the GTechniq C4 and have always found it to last quite a long time. I apply it liberally, get a good evening coat then wait about 10-15mins and buff it off with a microfibre towel. Gives the result above each time for me. Gotta do one panel at a time though or there's a predisposition to get darker spots if you leave certain sections longer than others.
Jase
Z4 E85 3.0SI 2006, Sapphire Black.
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Z4 E85 3.0i 2003, Sterling Grey.
Z4 E85 3.0SI 2006, Sapphire Black.
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Z4 E85 3.0i 2003, Sterling Grey.
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Looking good! What did you use for the headlights?
'06 E85 Z4 3.0si 6 speed manual - Black metallic w/ champagne interior
Prev BMWs: '04 E85 Z4 Individual 2.5i • '04 E85 Z4 3.0i • '04 E46 M3 • '04 E61 535d • '86 E28 525i • '87 E28 528e
Prev BMWs: '04 E85 Z4 Individual 2.5i • '04 E85 Z4 3.0i • '04 E46 M3 • '04 E61 535d • '86 E28 525i • '87 E28 528e
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Number 5 is Alan's user name on here so you can just send him a PM. He's based in the Bristol area.
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
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Thanks! I just used the standard autoglym headlight repair kit and finished with several top coats.
Jase
Z4 E85 3.0SI 2006, Sapphire Black.
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Z4 E85 3.0i 2003, Sterling Grey.
Z4 E85 3.0SI 2006, Sapphire Black.
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Z4 E85 3.0i 2003, Sterling Grey.
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I would be interested in the suspension shocks?
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I’m here ! Located in BS32. I’ll drop you a PM
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Roof Motor Relocations (Bristol)
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Previous Zs
Stratus E86
G29 30i
1x Imola Z4MR
Alpina #019
10x E85 Se/Si Roadsters
2x E89's
Roof Motor Relocations (Bristol)
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Thanks yes I used C4 previously, mostly for the interior panels as I found it wasn't great at dealing with British weather!JPB wrote: ↑Fri Apr 19, 2024 4:04 pmI used the GTechniq C4 and have always found it to last quite a long time. I apply it liberally, get a good evening coat then wait about 10-15mins and buff it off with a microfibre towel. Gives the result above each time for me. Gotta do one panel at a time though or there's a predisposition to get darker spots if you leave certain sections longer than others.
Currently BMW Z4 E85 3.0si
Previously
BMW Z4 E86 3.0si
Vauxhall VX220 Turbo
Toyota Celica ST205 GT4
Nissan R33 Skyline GTST
Vauxhall VX220 NA
Nissan 350z
Previously
BMW Z4 E86 3.0si
Vauxhall VX220 Turbo
Toyota Celica ST205 GT4
Nissan R33 Skyline GTST
Vauxhall VX220 NA
Nissan 350z
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Z4 E85 3.0SI 2006, Sapphire Black.
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Z4 E85 3.0i 2003, Sterling Grey.
Z4 E85 3.0SI 2006, Sapphire Black.
Previously:
Z4 E85 3.0i 2003, Sterling Grey.