My First Zed Thread (2003 E85 3.0)
Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2018 10:07 am
Thought I'd maintain an ownership thread as my list of mods continues to grow.
My car:
2003 3.0 in sterling grey
107 wheels (elipsoids)
Hybrid black interior with cream leather seats
65k when purchased, August 2018
Options when new: heated electric seats, DSP/Carver stereo, Nav, Bluetooth, cup holders, alarm, auto dimming rear view mirror
Maintenance in my ownership:
Basic service (oil, oil filter, pollen filter, air filter) (thanks @stevengude for the guide) (November 2018 @ 66k)
New coolant, clutch and brake fluid (November 2018 @ 66k)
Leather treatment to seats and door cards
Roof treated with Autoglym cleaner/protector
New discs and pads all round (June 2019)
Auxiliary belts replaced (July 2019)
Door membranes replaced (August 2019)
Mods to date:
Cat back exhaust (present when bought)
New badges all round
Stubby aerial
BMW mats
2 new flip keys (thanks @bmkeys)
Updated navigation software
Updated navigation map DVD
Refitted original airbox (car came with a very/too loud induction kit fitted)
Removed both foam pieces from sound generator
Clear front repeaters
Roof motor relocated to boot (thanks @Number5)
CDV delete
New interior door handle covers
Clear OEM third brake light
New number plates
X8R uprated DISA valve internals
Suplex 06231 rear coil springs
Cream seats fitted with black seat backs and plastics (thanks @maxman)
French fry delete
VW/Audi wheel nut covers
Added sound deadening to doors
Facelift front headlights (thanks @synthedup)
2nd hand replacement undertray (thanks @maxman)
Horizon LED upgrade kit (interior + rear number plate lights)
Refurbished/rebuilt calipers and carriers in silver
Refurbished rear alloys
Bluetooth audio interface fitted (replaced Dension GW100, now removed)
August 2018: (red badges make my eyes bleed)
August 2019:
INPA
NCSEXPERT
Hard top adjustment
My car:
2003 3.0 in sterling grey
107 wheels (elipsoids)
Hybrid black interior with cream leather seats
65k when purchased, August 2018
Options when new: heated electric seats, DSP/Carver stereo, Nav, Bluetooth, cup holders, alarm, auto dimming rear view mirror
Maintenance in my ownership:
Basic service (oil, oil filter, pollen filter, air filter) (thanks @stevengude for the guide) (November 2018 @ 66k)
New coolant, clutch and brake fluid (November 2018 @ 66k)
Leather treatment to seats and door cards
Roof treated with Autoglym cleaner/protector
New discs and pads all round (June 2019)
Auxiliary belts replaced (July 2019)
Door membranes replaced (August 2019)
Mods to date:
Cat back exhaust (present when bought)
New badges all round
Stubby aerial
BMW mats
2 new flip keys (thanks @bmkeys)
Updated navigation software
Updated navigation map DVD
Refitted original airbox (car came with a very/too loud induction kit fitted)
Removed both foam pieces from sound generator
Clear front repeaters
Roof motor relocated to boot (thanks @Number5)
CDV delete
New interior door handle covers
Clear OEM third brake light
New number plates
X8R uprated DISA valve internals
Suplex 06231 rear coil springs
Cream seats fitted with black seat backs and plastics (thanks @maxman)
French fry delete
VW/Audi wheel nut covers
Added sound deadening to doors
Facelift front headlights (thanks @synthedup)
2nd hand replacement undertray (thanks @maxman)
Horizon LED upgrade kit (interior + rear number plate lights)
Refurbished/rebuilt calipers and carriers in silver
Refurbished rear alloys
Bluetooth audio interface fitted (replaced Dension GW100, now removed)
August 2018: (red badges make my eyes bleed)
August 2019:
INPA
NCSEXPERT
Hard top adjustment