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Post by philbo909 » Sat Dec 16, 2017 7:09 pm

Steve.Eagle wrote: Thu Dec 14, 2017 9:32 pm Ok great, that's cleared that up......

Are there any specialist breakers / shops etc that anyone could recommend for parts?

I've been looking on eBay but can't seem to find many parts for sale.
I normally just ring/message the ebay breakers that advertise breaking z4s, most seem to have front end impact though!
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Post by chrisgreen » Sun Dec 17, 2017 1:07 am

Seems a lot of hassle! I like the orange indicators on the car - I think it matches the styling!
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Post by Steve.Eagle » Sun Dec 17, 2017 10:31 am

chrisgreen wrote: Sun Dec 17, 2017 1:07 am Seems a lot of hassle! I like the orange indicators on the car - I think it matches the styling!
I restore classic cars for a living mate so used to having a car down to a bare tub...... a job like this is nothing compared to what I'm used too.

I personally don't like the "orange" indicators on my car, it's the only part that makes it look dated in my eyes.

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Post by firebobby » Sun Dec 17, 2017 10:37 am

Steve.Eagle wrote: Sun Dec 17, 2017 10:31 am
chrisgreen wrote: Sun Dec 17, 2017 1:07 am Seems a lot of hassle! I like the orange indicators on the car - I think it matches the styling!
I restore classic cars for a living mate so used to having a car down to a bare tub...... a job like this is nothing compared to what I'm used too.

I personally don't like the "orange" indicators on my car, it's the only part that makes it look dated in my eyes.
Oh come on Steve, we now need photos of some of your restorations, mate :wink:
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Post by Scooba_Steve » Sun Dec 17, 2017 10:49 am

I detest orange too! I think your best bet for the rear is a set of clears with some red tint applied, they can be picked up relatively cheap.
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Post by davros » Sun Dec 17, 2017 11:03 am

chrisgreen wrote: Sun Dec 17, 2017 1:07 am Seems a lot of hassle! I like the orange indicators on the car - I think it matches the styling!

+1 for the orange indicators particularly on the rear :thumbsup:
I think my car looks immaculate considering it’s almost 14 years old and happy for the orange indicators to reflect its age.
Saying that though, the clear front lights do look good too :driving:
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Post by Steve.Eagle » Sun Dec 17, 2017 11:57 am

firebobby wrote: Sun Dec 17, 2017 10:37 am
Steve.Eagle wrote: Sun Dec 17, 2017 10:31 am
chrisgreen wrote: Sun Dec 17, 2017 1:07 am Seems a lot of hassle! I like the orange indicators on the car - I think it matches the styling!
I restore classic cars for a living mate so used to having a car down to a bare tub...... a job like this is nothing compared to what I'm used too.

I personally don't like the "orange" indicators on my car, it's the only part that makes it look dated in my eyes.
Oh come on Steve, we now need photos of some of your restorations, mate :wink:
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Well my user name might give away where I work if you know your stuff......

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Post by firebobby » Sun Dec 17, 2017 12:20 pm

Absolutely stunning stuff Steve
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Post by Steve.Eagle » Sun Dec 17, 2017 12:27 pm

Why thank you sir! :)

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Post by davros » Sun Dec 17, 2017 2:32 pm

Wow, you’ve done some incredible work on those cars Steve. I bet you Zed will be awesome.
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Post by MACK » Sun Dec 17, 2017 3:47 pm

Steve.Eagle wrote: Thu Dec 14, 2017 9:32 pm Ok great, that's cleared that up......

Are there any specialist breakers / shops etc that anyone could recommend for parts?

I've been looking on eBay but can't seem to find many parts for sale.
In addition to searching for individual parts also search for Z4 breaking on ebay etc and drop the seller a message with what you need.
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Post by RJS-Z4 » Sun Dec 17, 2017 3:53 pm

Facelift lights are a) like rocking horse s**t and b) when they do come up, big money for what they are. Happy hunting, some get lucky!
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