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Post by tadekk » Sun Sep 23, 2018 11:32 pm

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whiterabbit wrote: Fri Sep 07, 2018 3:29 pm i had big plans for my car, but the years flew by and i didnt get round to it.
Hope I can re-inspire you :) Just finished a somewhat busy weekend. Apart from Ace Cafe meet, I managed to replace my very sorry rear light (broken after a close encounter with a wooden pallet) using an excellent guide on Pelican Parts Since I could reach it through the opening, I have also replaced the infamous boot vent with an OEM part (only £6!) after the successful break-in at the Zedfest :)

Finally, I used the Furniture Clinic leather repair kit to sort out the driver seat, with acceptable result.
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You can see it's been touched up, but it's much less noticeable :)
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Post by tadekk » Mon Sep 24, 2018 7:40 pm

I have also removed the centre roof latch as per srhutch recommendation, as it was catching on the roof lining. More details can be found in this thread.

Most post-FL cars don't have the latch anyway, so I'm not worried. I had to remove the center console, which was a bit tricky, but both Pelican Parts and this guide from srhutch were very helpful.
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Post by MrPT » Mon Sep 24, 2018 10:56 pm

Nice job on the bolster - big difference! I use those pelican parts guides quite a lot too, they’re really handy and the photos are often more useful than the diagrams you get in TIS etc.
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Post by srhutch » Tue Sep 25, 2018 6:57 am

I’d try sticking a needle in the stitches to remove the dye. Once that’s done you’ll struggle to see where you have repaired it.
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Post by tadekk » Tue Sep 25, 2018 7:55 am

srhutch wrote: Tue Sep 25, 2018 6:57 am I’d try sticking a needle in the stitches to remove the dye. Once that’s done you’ll struggle to see where you have repaired it.
Good shout, will give it a go. Should have done it while the filler was drying.

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Post by tadekk » Tue Apr 30, 2019 8:49 pm

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The thread had gone quiet for a while but Z4 project continued :) After seeing a piano black dash in a beige leather E86 last year at Ace Cafe meet, I decided the brushed aluminium had to go. Luckily, Number5 was able to help and I think the car looks much better for it. I also fitted the ZHP knob, OEM black mats and black door scuff plates at the same time, and I'm very pleased with the overall effect. I think the only thing letting the interior down are the slightly yellow door pulls and handles, but that can wait for now.
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Post by srhutch » Tue Apr 30, 2019 9:12 pm

Yep, that interior looks much better. Not a fan of light interiors. But being only two colours now is much better :thumbsup:
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Post by tadekk » Thu May 23, 2019 3:08 pm

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As interior is pretty much done, I focused on the wheels and suspension. The old MV2s had to go (way too common on E46 BMWs for my liking), so I replaced them with newly-refurbed 108s. I will not be doing that again though, it took way too long with two snapped and rounded off bolts :) Since I bought the alloys with 7mm Goodyear Eagle F1s, I got rid of the RFTs in the process too.

I was also not happy with high rear ride height, so replaced all 4 springs for Eibachs (which you cant tell on the pics below as the driveway is sloped) and added 12mm front and 15mm rear spacers to push the wheels out a bit. Overall, the changes are subtle, but better than OEM in my opinion.
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Post by Mr Tidy » Thu May 23, 2019 8:36 pm

I really don't like the brushed aluminium trim either - your Piano Black looks so much better. :thumbsup:

And your car looks so much better on the 108s (even if they were a PITA to get refurbed).

My car had 108s when I bought it and they were in pretty good shape so I wanted to get something else before they started getting grotty and ended up with some 295s from an E89. I like how they look, but even better with the E89 offsets they sit 18mm further out at the front and 10mm at the back - no need for spacers!
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Post by earthdweller » Fri May 31, 2019 3:48 pm

Interesting read Tadekk

Your car certainly looks good in the flesh and goes well enough
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Post by tadekk » Sun Jun 02, 2019 9:58 pm

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When preparing for the long drive to Scotland, I have realised it's been long overdue to retrofit the wind deflector and the cruise control (seeing as I got all the parts nearly a year ago!). I have bit the bullet and between BMW pdfs, srhutch's instructions and Marlon's topic viewtopic.php?t=105656 got the jobs done.
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Amazingly the CC works fine, and the painted hoops are pretty close to the M black ones. I have also realised that my original car might have been assembled on a Friday, as the hoop cover on either side were slightly different shade! Pesky Americans :)

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Post by tadekk » Sun Jun 02, 2019 10:02 pm

srhutch wrote: Tue Apr 30, 2019 9:12 pm Yep, that interior looks much better. Not a fan of light interiors. But being only two colours now is much better :thumbsup:
Mr Tidy wrote: Thu May 23, 2019 8:36 pm I really don't like the brushed aluminium trim either - your Piano Black looks so much better. :thumbsup:
And your car looks so much better on the 108s (even if they were a PITA to get refurbed).
earthdweller wrote: Fri May 31, 2019 3:48 pm Your car certainly looks good in the flesh and goes well enough
Thanks guys, I'm really happy how it is coming along. The to-do list is certainly shrinking - not sure what I will do when it's done, half the fun so far has been the tinkering :)

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Post by tadekk » Wed Jul 31, 2019 10:46 pm

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One last preventative maintenance item before the NC500 was to replace the water pump as I didn't fancy getting stranded nearly 700 miles from home :) Hopefully money well spent but I will never know. While under the car, I got the gearbox oil replaced and CDV removed to improve the 1st to 2nd shift with excellent results.

I also had the “infamous” DLV backbox fitted and I really enjoy the new noises coming from the back, particularly on the liftoff. Silly fun :)
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After coming back, I have taken a stab at ChrisFix's method of restoring the headlights. I have used kits before but the headlights would always yellow/haze over just in time for next MOT, so I hope the clear UV-proof lacquer will protect them for longer. I think the results speak for themselves :)
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Post by srhutch » Wed Jul 31, 2019 10:56 pm

Looking good :thumbsup:

Enjoy the NC500. I look forward to doing it again one day.
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Post by tadekk » Mon Oct 14, 2019 11:10 pm

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Because of steering wheel wobble getting worse and the fact they were fitted wrong way round, I have bit the bullet and replaced warped front disc and pads with Textar ceramic epads. While everything was out I took the opportunity to paint the OEM caliper in unassuming silver as there is nothing to boast about :) I think it’s a massive improvement, but the rears will have to wait until spring.
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