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Project 2006 Z4 - restoration (Enjoy!)

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Re: Project 2006 Z4 - restoration (Enjoy!)

Post by srhutch » Sat Feb 06, 2016 10:10 am

Hi and welcome, one hell of an introduction. :thumbsup:

The other bit in the boot is half of the rear view mirror housing.
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Re: Project 2006 Z4 - restoration (Enjoy!)

Post by Bish » Sat Feb 06, 2016 10:11 am

Hi Andy

Looks like you're off to a flying start, nice write up. BTW Im pretty sure the other bit of plastic in the boot is one half of the surround/trim behind the rear view mirror. Could see from any angle on your pics if you are missing one though.

Looking forward to seeing some more pics.
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Re: Project 2006 Z4 - restoration (Enjoy!)

Post by Bish » Sat Feb 06, 2016 10:12 am

srhutch wrote:Hi and welcome, one hell of an introduction. :thumbsup:

The other bit in the boot is half of the rear view mirror housing.
just beaten on that one :thumbsup:
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Re: Project 2006 Z4 - restoration (Enjoy!)

Post by Beatman » Sat Feb 06, 2016 1:20 pm

Welcome to the forum.

A great write up, please keep us posted as work progresses. :thumbsup:
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Re: Project 2006 Z4 - restoration (Enjoy!)

Post by Marlon » Sat Feb 06, 2016 3:31 pm

Hi and welcome, very interesting read :thumbsup: Regarding the engine warning light, the 2.0's are renowned for them. My previous 2.0 Zed had the engine warning light coming on every few months - I would reset it through the OBD port, and then a month later it would pop back on again. Never got the the bottom of it. Looking forward to your progress on this thread :)
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Re: Project 2006 Z4 - restoration (Enjoy!)

Post by nightyard » Sat Feb 06, 2016 3:46 pm

I would look for the cupholder inside the vent.

its attached with like a single screw and I pushed mine into the vent one time.
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Re: Project 2006 Z4 - restoration (Enjoy!)

Post by Swiftly » Sat Feb 06, 2016 3:49 pm

Hi and welcome, I'm enjoying reading this thread and looking forward to more updates :thumbsup:
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Re: Project 2006 Z4 - restoration (Enjoy!)

Post by paulgs1000 » Sat Feb 06, 2016 3:59 pm

Enjoyed reading that Andy and looking forward to more. :thumbsup:

Haven't seen anyone on the forum spray the outside of the disc red but I love it and look forward to seeing it all back together in situ.

I think the headlight access panel is quite cheap from dealers as I remember someone posting up about it - anyone?

The plastic shape in your boot - if it's not the internals of your ash tray check behind your rear view mirror and see if some of the plastic surround is missing - not noticed unless you lean forward and look for it.

All the best with your continued restoration and thanks for posting - is that red motor your work? :o (Just taken another look and read it's your Camaro engine bay - brilliant :thumbsup: :D )
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Re: Project 2006 Z4 - restoration (Enjoy!)

Post by Ewazix » Sat Feb 06, 2016 4:21 pm

Liking your style, give it a moment and someone will probably encourage you to mod' out the 2.0 for the Camaro lump, it would make an epic project thread but don't listen to them! :wink:
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Re: Project 2006 Z4 - restoration (Enjoy!)

Post by skelters » Sat Feb 06, 2016 5:14 pm

Ewazix wrote:Liking your style, give it a moment and someone will probably encourage you to mod' out the 2.0 for the Camaro lump, it would make an epic project thread but don't listen to them! :wink:
Nah. Just stick a Turbo in it. It's never been done! :poke:



Excellent thread.

Andy, Will you be going for a bigger engine next time?

Would think a 2.5 si or 3.0 si would return a bit of a profit if the work is done to the standard you're looking at.

Or a high mileage, poor condition M being restored could return decent money.

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Re: Project 2006 Z4 - restoration (Enjoy!)

Post by andyfanshawe » Sat Feb 06, 2016 5:58 pm

Thanks to everybody who has replied! Look forward to getting answers to questions I have!

Hi Skelters. Will I be getting a bigger engine next time? No, I have all the big engines I need. I run a 400 + bhp 5.7 litre V8 smallblock chevy powered camaro down the strip at odd times and drive it on the street. I am also building a 5 litre american station wagon that sits on the floor on air with 22" wheels. So dont need anymore big engines. Wanted a convertible I can just cruise in. No turbos, no nitrous, no superchargers, no chipping.....ive done all that countless times.

I want to get this car back up to first class condition and just drive it.

More updates later................

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Re: Project 2006 Z4 - restoration (Enjoy!)

Post by Mike6 » Sat Feb 06, 2016 6:47 pm

Nice looking car but at that mileage I hope servicing has been more regular than service schedule . Price also seems a bit steep for a 4 pot that needs work but enjoy.

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Re: Project 2006 Z4 - restoration (Enjoy!)

Post by andyfanshawe » Sat Feb 06, 2016 8:38 pm

Hi Mike6.
Thank you.
Not bothered about the mileage at all tbh. It has service history up to a point, but not bothered about that either!
I have rescued so many cars from the brink of death in the past 35 years, its now this ones turn!

Interestingly, a 2006 ford fiesta in red/orange had been abandoned in the street just down from my workshop. Was in a really bad state. Every panel bent, lights broken, tyres flat, wheels bent, gearbox with no gears, flat battery, but, guess what......I saved it...hahaha. Its now my daily driver and its lovely.

No doubt a psychiatrist would have a field day here, but to me its about the underdog. Supporting the ones that are lost and forgotten. Always has been. Especially in my 33 years of being a teacher. The clever kids will succeed anyway without me, but the weaker ones will not. And thats where I came in, and now as a vehicle restorer.

I am not building this for profit. I am building it for fun. And as Mike6 says ...enjoyment. And I am seriously enjoying it so far :-)

Andy.

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Project 2006 Z4 - restoration (Enjoy!)

Post by andyfanshawe » Sat Feb 06, 2016 9:03 pm

Okay, today is putting caliper and brakes back together on the front right - without chipping the paint!!

Simple caliper rebuild first.....piston seal in, dust cover on, piston in and rubber sleeves installed.
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I always cover the bleed nipple in PTFE tape and then red grease to 1) stop it seizing up,....2) stop any air being pulled around the threads when vacuum bleeding.
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And time to put it all together....

Rusty hub flange
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Clean hub flange
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Copper greased hub flange
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Disc on
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Caliper and pads on
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Spring tensioner painted
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Wheel on (have to derust those wheel nuts!
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Project 2006 Z4 - restoration (Enjoy!)

Post by andyfanshawe » Sat Feb 06, 2016 9:09 pm

Other side stripped down for media blasting. Heres the inside of the passenger side disc and its state
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I will try to get this side all complete tomorrow.
Andy.
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