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Springtime almost here. What springtime jobs for your Z4?

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Post by RickRob » Wed Mar 14, 2018 8:55 am

skelters wrote: Tue Mar 13, 2018 10:20 pm
Smartbear wrote: Tue Mar 13, 2018 10:07 pm
Removes the wheels, tyres, powdercoats them, refits the tyres, balances the wheels and fits them.
I am getting mine refurbished, but at £80 a wheel all in - southern prices! :(

Whilst the wheels are off I'll paint the callipers (black), paint the hubs, clean the wheel arches properly and then fit new centre caps and ///M badges. I have everything I need, just need to find the time.

The Zed will also be going to my local Indy to fix a clonking noise.

Then a full clean - clay mitt, scratch remover, sealant, wax. Have used Poorboys recently but it exposes the many stone chips I have on the bonnet, so will revert to Turtle Wax Black Box which fill in all the chips.
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Post by mjennings23 » Wed Mar 14, 2018 9:25 am

Service and a cooling system refresh at some point over the Easter holidays, hopefully there's a few dry days so I can enjoy it too!

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Post by davros » Wed Mar 14, 2018 9:40 am

Planning on fitting my newly refurbished steering wheel from royals and give my roof the renovo treatment. Just need some decent weather.... 8)
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Post by Graeme_NI » Wed Mar 14, 2018 9:43 am

A good deep clean, new floor mats and start looking for a decent set of 18" wheels. Apart from that just use it more and enjoy it

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Post by adam1985 » Wed Mar 14, 2018 10:21 am

I have got new calipers, discs and pads to fit and also got it booked in for a full paint correction and ceramic coating :driving:
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Post by brillomaster » Wed Mar 14, 2018 2:00 pm

this weekend I shall be:
cleaning the MAF,
eyeballing the brake pads, and
installing secondary lap belts.

In preparation for a trackday on sunday :)

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Post by markalp » Wed Mar 14, 2018 2:48 pm

Rich8 wrote: Tue Mar 13, 2018 10:57 pm Air freshener has lost its smell. Might buy a new one. Might just open the window.
Also, I’m down to about 3 serviettes in the door pocket, so will pinch a handful extra when I next grab a Costa.
You should upgrade to a Caffe Concerto coffee, they do much better serviettes :)
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Post by Rusky » Wed Mar 14, 2018 4:43 pm

Steering wheel is in with Royals. Vanos seals at the end of the Month and then figure out what to do with the seats. :oops:
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Post by firebobby » Wed Mar 14, 2018 8:00 pm

Oil and filter change then tax it for April.
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Post by andystone » Wed Mar 14, 2018 9:34 pm

My list seems to be growing!

- replace brake calipers due to corrosion.
- disa valve upgrade.
- b12 shocks and springs.
- new sparks.
- new coil packs.
- new ashtray
- clean maf and check for leaks with hoses, replace as needed.

Think that’s it
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Post by aquarianone » Wed Mar 14, 2018 11:00 pm

Just fitted another set of mps4, so it's back to its grippy best, managed to get over 25k from the fronts and around 12k from the rears so not too bad.

Mot passed but adviseries for brake pipes and hoses so booked in for next week to get the pipes cleaned if possible and braided hoses, and gearbox oil change..

Need to make an effort and get the door cards open to find an annoying rattle and give the seats a bit of tlc.
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Post by skelters » Thu Mar 15, 2018 1:13 am

RickRob wrote: Wed Mar 14, 2018 8:55 am
skelters wrote: Tue Mar 13, 2018 10:20 pm
Smartbear wrote: Tue Mar 13, 2018 10:07 pm
Removes the wheels, tyres, powdercoats them, refits the tyres, balances the wheels and fits them.
I am getting mine refurbished, but at £80 a wheel all in - southern prices! :(

Whilst the wheels are off I'll paint the callipers (black), paint the hubs, clean the wheel arches properly and then fit new centre caps and ///M badges. I have everything I need, just need to find the time.

The Zed will also be going to my local Indy to fix a clonking noise.

Then a full clean - clay mitt, scratch remover, sealant, wax. Have used Poorboys recently but it exposes the many stone chips I have on the bonnet, so will revert to Turtle Wax Black Box which fill in all the chips.
I've had good results from Gyeon Iron and Gyeon Tar on the bodywork to remove tar spots. Spray, wait then wipe. Pretty effortless. It's actually quite surprising that the boot lid was where the Z4 Roadster gets most of the contamination. Might have been a one off though or due to where I park.

I'm not convinced that the Tar removers from any of the detailing brands is anything more than turpentine.
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Post by salb » Thu Mar 15, 2018 8:53 am

Carbon Fibre Spoiler , the split one..... On its way.

Exhaust Modification, but not a standard look.

Carbon fibre wing mirrors.

Paint the callipers, my colour of choice is a YELLOW.

NEW MATS... but at the weekend i put them in the washing machine and they came up as new, they are black and had a brown tinge,
but not anymore, came out like new so if they are not damaged and you want them like new put them in the washing machine.

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Post by kis » Thu Mar 15, 2018 10:24 pm

Rich8 wrote: Tue Mar 13, 2018 10:57 pm Air freshener has lost its smell. Might buy a new one. Might just open the window.
Also, I’m down to about 3 serviettes in the door pocket, so will pinch a handful extra when I next grab a Costa.
Nice one fella! I’ve got far too many things to do and quite like the sound of your list!
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