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What have you done to your car today?

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Post by redtailed78 » Sun Mar 24, 2019 4:25 pm

Spent some time this morning pulling this out, not too much bother getting it out just fiddly at parts.
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Post by jamie_z4 » Sun Mar 24, 2019 4:50 pm

ben g wrote: Sun Mar 24, 2019 2:25 pm
jamie_z4 wrote: Sun Mar 24, 2019 12:17 am IMG-20190323-WA0004.jpg

Bought it. Ruby black 2.5i facelift with 82k made up with it!
Ruby black is such a lovely colour 8) in the sun anyway!

I wish I would've bought the ruby/champagne 3.0si that was on ebay last year. It was the perfect spec for me. But I waited too long and it went :cry: :cry: :cry:
Thanks Ben you should have its beautiful once detailed I give it a once over this morning
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Post by ben g » Sun Mar 24, 2019 5:30 pm

jamie_z4 wrote: Sun Mar 24, 2019 4:50 pm
ben g wrote: Sun Mar 24, 2019 2:25 pm
jamie_z4 wrote: Sun Mar 24, 2019 12:17 am IMG-20190323-WA0004.jpg

Bought it. Ruby black 2.5i facelift with 82k made up with it!
Ruby black is such a lovely colour 8) in the sun anyway!

I wish I would've bought the ruby/champagne 3.0si that was on ebay last year. It was the perfect spec for me. But I waited too long and it went :cry: :cry: :cry:
Thanks Ben you should have its beautiful once detailed I give it a once over this morning

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8) 8) I'm not a fan of black in general, but the red tinge to it is absolutely beautiful. Hopefully one comes back up for sale :lol:

:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:
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Post by bz4kev » Sun Mar 24, 2019 6:13 pm

Out and about for some sun out top down action and spotted this lovely lotus
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2004 z4 30i auto Toledo blue stubby Areo front back sideskirts and rear spoiler M/// MFSW DLV exhaust mod mma tips vanos overhaul 108s refurbed ram air scoop E46 M3 heated seats clear rear lights M/// sport black grills

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Post by jamie_z4 » Sun Mar 24, 2019 6:38 pm

ben g wrote: Sun Mar 24, 2019 5:30 pm
jamie_z4 wrote: Sun Mar 24, 2019 4:50 pm
ben g wrote: Sun Mar 24, 2019 2:25 pm Ruby black is such a lovely colour 8) in the sun anyway!

I wish I would've bought the ruby/champagne 3.0si that was on ebay last year. It was the perfect spec for me. But I waited too long and it went :cry: :cry: :cry:
Thanks Ben you should have its beautiful once detailed I give it a once over this morning

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8) 8) I'm not a fan of black in general, but the red tinge to it is absolutely beautiful. Hopefully one comes back up for sale :lol:

:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

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It's a pain in the arse like. It was covered in dust an hour after I'd polished it :rofl:
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Post by ben g » Sun Mar 24, 2019 7:52 pm

Removed my machine monkey exhaust tips and put my standard ones on. Fancied a change, although the standard ones look tiny now :lol:
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Gave the big ones a quick clean up and they're lovely and shiny again. Unsure whether to sell or keep them, as it isn't something you can buy off the shelf :cry:
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Post by simon1963 » Sun Mar 24, 2019 8:19 pm

ben g wrote: Sun Mar 24, 2019 5:30 pm
jamie_z4 wrote: Sun Mar 24, 2019 4:50 pm
ben g wrote: Sun Mar 24, 2019 2:25 pm Ruby black is such a lovely colour 8) in the sun anyway!

I wish I would've bought the ruby/champagne 3.0si that was on ebay last year. It was the perfect spec for me. But I waited too long and it went :cry: :cry: :cry:
Thanks Ben you should have its beautiful once detailed I give it a once over this morning

IMG_20190324_105604.jpg
8) 8) I'm not a fan of black in general, but the red tinge to it is absolutely beautiful. Hopefully one comes back up for sale :lol:

:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

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ben g wrote: Sun Mar 24, 2019 5:30 pm
jamie_z4 wrote: Sun Mar 24, 2019 4:50 pm
ben g wrote: Sun Mar 24, 2019 2:25 pm Ruby black is such a lovely colour 8) in the sun anyway!

I wish I would've bought the ruby/champagne 3.0si that was on ebay last year. It was the perfect spec for me. But I waited too long and it went :cry: :cry: :cry:
Thanks Ben you should have its beautiful once detailed I give it a once over this morning

IMG_20190324_105604.jpg
8) 8) I'm not a fan of black in general, but the red tinge to it is absolutely beautiful. Hopefully one comes back up for sale :lol:

:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

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mines Ruby Black. Looks fantastic in the sun and after a mop and polish. Sometimes looks like a bronze tinge to it in certain light
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Post by JamieZ4C » Sun Mar 24, 2019 11:09 pm

ben g wrote: Sun Mar 24, 2019 7:52 pm Gave the big ones a quick clean up and they're lovely and shiny again. Unsure whether to sell or keep them, as it isn't something you can buy off the shelf :cry:
Keep them I say, they look great!

See what you mean about the blob plate :lol: . Plenty of plates on DVLA for £250 all in :thumbsup:
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Post by Mr Tidy » Sun Mar 24, 2019 11:16 pm

I loved my Ruby Black Coupe when the sun was out - which wasn't often. :(

Anyway I put a deposit on a new companion for my Z4C this afternoon - an E90 330i with the rare split/fold rear seat option so I won't miss my E91!

For when one 3 litre N52 just won't do - get another! :lol:
Coupes because stunning!
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Post by buzyg » Sun Mar 24, 2019 11:42 pm

Mr Tidy wrote: Sun Mar 24, 2019 11:16 pm I loved my Ruby Black Coupe when the sun was out - which wasn't often. :(

Anyway I put a deposit on a new companion for my Z4C this afternoon - an E90 330i with the rare split/fold rear seat option so I won't miss my E91!

For when one 3 litre N52 just won't do - get another! :lol:
That's just plain greedy. :D

And don"t forget the sun roof. 8)
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Post by Mr Tidy » Sun Mar 24, 2019 11:46 pm

buzyg wrote: Sun Mar 24, 2019 11:42 pm And don"t forget the sun roof.
Actually the E90 does have the electric tilt/slide sunroof (and auto-fold mirrors) so this summer I'll be able to get my head burnt like all you E85 owners! :lol: :thumbsup:
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Post by buzyg » Sun Mar 24, 2019 11:49 pm

Mr Tidy wrote: Sun Mar 24, 2019 11:46 pm
buzyg wrote: Sun Mar 24, 2019 11:42 pm And don"t forget the sun roof.
Actually the E90 does have the electric tilt/slide sunroof (and auto-fold mirrors) so this summer I'll be able to get my head burnt like all you E85 owners! :lol: :thumbsup:
Yes I spotted your other post Mr T :wink: Happy summer. 8) :thumbsup:
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Post by javis20 » Mon Mar 25, 2019 3:59 pm

Replaced front control arm bushings with Polyurethanes. Much easier than expected and ride is greatly improved.

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Post by jamie_z4 » Mon Mar 25, 2019 4:13 pm

Just cleaned my z4... Ironically it's had the roof motor relocated by DLV by the previous owner

Gave it a coat of this, really impressed with it for the money
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Post by Spaniarduk » Mon Mar 25, 2019 4:21 pm

Attilio, good job :thumbsup:
What is your engine's mileage?
While you were there, did you not attempt to clean the idle control valve? I hear they get quite dirty and causes issues at low engine loads at low revs
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