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What have you done to your car today?

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Post by sw4nny » Mon Mar 20, 2017 8:19 pm

Had the wiper motor degreased,
Yes it is an easy duy but not when the bolt that holds the motor on is spinning :headbang:
So step in Mr Andy Fanshawe and all is good,my wipers now sit where they should and not randomly where they felt like it :thumbsup:
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Post by El Pollo Diablo » Mon Mar 20, 2017 8:38 pm

Spent the weekend fully detailing the Zed. 20% Auto Glym sale didn't really help this month's budget!
2 days of work, around £100 of Auto Glym and a pair of knackered legs later...

1)Foam + Rinse
2)Alloy wheel deep clean with AutoGlym Clean Wheels + brush
3)Two Bucket wash with micro fiber mitt and AutoGlym shampoo + dried with micro fiber towel
4)Soft Top wash with BMW soft top cleaner + hard bristle brush
5)Soft top treated with BMW impregnating agent applied with a water spray bottle
6)Clay bar the whole bodywork with AutoGlym clay bar set
7)Hand polish with Super Resin Polish
8)Wax with AG High Definition Wax
9)Interior vacuum cleaned
10)Leather seats and steering wheel cleaned with Auto Glym Leather Cleaner (Amazing product! leather completely matte again)
11)Interior fabrics cleaned with Interior Shampoo
12)Interior plastics treated with Vinyl and Rubber Care
13)All windows cleaned in and out with fast Glass
14)Engine bay cleaned with Engine & Machine Cleaner then treated with Vinyl and Rubber Care (after covering alternator)
15) Exhaust tips cleaned with polish and sponge

I started the process with the thought of prepping the car for sale photos. After two days of agonising bonding, I can't bring myself to sell this beauty :cry: . Will take proper photos next weekend and then take it up to Wales :evil: .

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Post by chapeau » Tue Mar 21, 2017 4:59 pm

Well on my way into work the windscreen washers stopped spraying. I had a full washer bottle so must be the filter. Off came the pump out came the filter for a quick clean and all back together in a few mins. Little jobs like this are still quite satisfying.
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Post by ronk » Tue Mar 21, 2017 8:12 pm

Not the Zed but Mrs Ks 335 got a stone hit on the centre of the screen on our way to France - a new screen when I'm home - it won't be cheap, it's got the HUD panel. :(
You don't stop playing when you get old - You get old when you stop playing!
So I bought a 35is with all the toys to play with. :thumbsup:

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Post by Smartbear » Tue Mar 21, 2017 8:13 pm

ronk wrote:Not the Zed but Mrs Ks 335 got a stone hit on the centre of the screen on our way to France - a new screen when I'm home - it won't be cheap, it's got the HUD panel. :(
Covered by insurance Ron?
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Post by ronk » Tue Mar 21, 2017 8:38 pm

Im sure I ticked the box - £100 excess I think - need a pukka bmw screen as well!
You don't stop playing when you get old - You get old when you stop playing!
So I bought a 35is with all the toys to play with. :thumbsup:

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Post by buzyg » Tue Mar 21, 2017 8:41 pm

Just taken the Zed down for an Oil change and MoT. All locked up safe at the garage now, ahead of tonight's storm. Get her back tomorrow.

No need for crossed fingers she's a Z4///M they love MoT's :o




(Ok maybe a bit crossed) :wink:
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Post by balller » Wed Mar 22, 2017 5:45 pm

Marius wrote:Fitted m3 seats :driving:

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Looks nice! Do you have some more pictures? Do the seats touch the door panels when doors are closed in the very rear down position? How much space is in the middle? Do they have memory? What is the weight of the new ones?

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Post by the stripler » Wed Mar 22, 2017 7:43 pm

Fitted a set of headrest and hoop deflectors.
Very happy
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Post by buzyg » Wed Mar 22, 2017 8:07 pm

balller wrote:
Marius wrote:Fitted m3 seats :driving:

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Looks nice! Do you have some more pictures? Do the seats touch the door panels when doors are closed in the very rear down position? How much space is in the middle? Do they have memory? What is the weight of the new ones?
They look comfy. :thumbsup:
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Post by Rufus59 » Thu Mar 23, 2017 8:16 pm

Wrapped door handles. Not sure on colour yet but it's a definite improvement in condition. Great tip from the forum!!
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Post by highway1 » Sat Mar 25, 2017 4:10 pm

Gave the car its usual weekly wash using Dodo Juice- Born to be mild.

Then used Dodo Juice pre-wax Lime prime.

Finished off with Autosmart Topaz .
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Post by LordOxygen » Sat Mar 25, 2017 4:15 pm

Oil and filter change this morning.
Used my new low profile SGS trolley jack, super piece of kit for low cars.

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Post by -Tom- » Sat Mar 25, 2017 4:21 pm

Woken her up to warm her up and air her out :wub:
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Post by TheRealYogiBear » Sat Mar 25, 2017 4:41 pm

My dad brought his Z3 round today for a play date :D
Washed the roof down and waterproofed with Autoglym.
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