What have you done to your car today?

Ducklakeview · Post by **Ducklakeview** » Sun Apr 23, 2017 1:58 am

Oh, one more that I forgot.. Have been busy today!

Managed to bag a pair of mint black heated sports seats. They were manual do had to swap the base and back over to my electric frames which took an hour or so, but all in and working perfectly.

WHAT a difference!!

Mike

Killiestu · Post by **Killiestu** » Sun Apr 23, 2017 8:16 am

G600 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 22, 2017 8:42 pm
Killiestu wrote: ↑Sat Apr 22, 2017 8:22 pm
G600 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 22, 2017 8:01 pm Rebuilt the vanos, VERY tight to get it off the studs, but once it was off it's easy.
Well done, it looks a bit daunting tbh but I'd still get stuck in.

How long did it take?
It's pretty straight forward just awkward, about 6 hours but that includes getting a lift to work to pick up my right angled pliers, you'll need a set of those, the guide I followed was for the E46 where you don't need them as there's more room. Just be careful not to get any chunks of gasket in the engine, the rocker cover gasket will be brittle and fall to pieces.

Nice 1, I've watched a few vids on how to do it but always good to ask.

Sgr74 · Post by **Sgr74** » Sun Apr 23, 2017 2:38 pm

Stripped out my centre console. Painted the plastics Matt black and carbon wrapped the aluminium.

Ducklakeview · Post by **Ducklakeview** » Sun Apr 23, 2017 9:04 pm

Managed to get nearly all of this...

In the boot, just the lucozade and a couple wine on the seat

Mike

Ben-R · Post by **Ben-R** » Sun Apr 23, 2017 10:37 pm

Three stage polish completed. Still some swirls so I'll have to try a bit harder next time!

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But overall I'm pleased with the result

Paulr · Post by **Paulr** » Sun Apr 23, 2017 11:02 pm

Replaced my number 2 brake pressure sensor. Took me longer to find the right spanner than it did to change the sensor.

DMC63 · Post by **DMC63** » Tue Apr 25, 2017 11:34 am

Today I took the Z for its MOT. Passed with flying colours. Advisory for a back tyre. Ouch!
What did I do to my car the other day? Glad you asked...
I fitted powerflex polybushes to the front ARB. Thanks going out to all those who answered my questions on bushes and fitting.

DMC63 · Post by **DMC63** » Tue Apr 25, 2017 11:36 am

Ben-R wrote: ↑Sun Apr 23, 2017 10:37 pm Three stage polish completed. Still some swirls so I'll have to try a bit harder next time!

[IMG]http://i723.photobucket.com/albums/ww23 ... ooluhu.jpg[/IMG]

But overall I'm pleased with the result

Good job! Looks great. The paintjob, wheels and grilles contrast each other nicely.
The swirls can be a bugger to get out. It's all about the right buffer, cutting pads and compounds/polishes. Some great youtube vids on it.
Maybe 15mm spacers on the back and 10mm on the front to give it a more sporty stance.

idej_z4 · Post by **idej_z4** » Thu Apr 27, 2017 8:04 am

Last night I built this ramp so I can get the jack under my car again and give the wheels a deep clean and repaint the brake calipers.

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kis · Post by **kis** » Fri Apr 28, 2017 2:30 pm

idej_jedi wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2017 8:04 am Last night I built this ramp so I can get the jack under my car again and give the wheels a deep clean and repaint the brake calipers.
IMG_4034.JPG

Nah, that's a excuse to get a new low profile jack

blackabbot · Post by **blackabbot** » Fri Apr 28, 2017 3:44 pm

Removed rubber bungs and checked drain holes were clear, Wash,Wax and Painted the calipers on my Z

blackabbot · Post by **blackabbot** » Fri Apr 28, 2017 3:47 pm

Ducklakeview wrote: ↑Sun Apr 23, 2017 9:04 pm Managed to get nearly all of this...

In the boot, just the lucozade and a couple wine on the seat

Mike

WOW

DMC63 · Post by **DMC63** » Fri Apr 28, 2017 5:57 pm

Today...After a long wait PCW modded my backbox. Took two and a half hours from start to finish. Sounds very nice, throaty with a crackle hear'n'there. No droning at 3k/70mph.

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Neilc · Post by **Neilc** » Fri Apr 28, 2017 6:12 pm

Finished off my induction kit this morning.

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Chris_D · Post by **Chris_D** » Fri Apr 28, 2017 6:20 pm

sealed up the drivers side headlamp unit cover with some silicone cos it was lookin like a fekin sauna in there.
dropped some fresh dry towels under the carpet under both seats.....cos it was feelin like a saturated sauna in there.
where the fek is the water comin from. car's only sat outside the house most of the time these days! sigh.

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