What have you done to your car today?

Darkangelv2 · Post by **Darkangelv2** » Sun May 19, 2019 7:32 am

Davz wrote: ↑Sat May 18, 2019 11:39 pm
Darkangelv2 wrote: ↑Fri May 17, 2019 11:50 am Hi Davz

I’ve got the same ARB to fit but it came with no bolts. What bolts did you use in the end?
That was a surprise to me, I took the arb off and then when I came to fit the Whiteline I realised no bolts, I popped out to Homebase and got ripped off for a few bolts, I think it is 8mm.
The problem is that the arb link has a rubber bush with no metal sleeve, I have purchased a couple of poly bushes with metal sleeves. I haven't fitted them yet but somehow I think the whiteline has been drilled at 10 or 12 mm if this is the case then a steel bush for the bolt will also be required. If you want to wait before fitting, I will be fitting the new bushes after I come back from Barcelona on Friday 31st and can let you know what you will need and take some pics as well. Fitting is a real pita, lots to undo and not much room to work in, jack your zed up as high as you can (with axle stands of course) getting to the cover bolts between the chassis braces is a reach.DSC_0545.JPG

I’d massively appreciate that - I bought some new drop links just so I can fiddle off the car. I wasn’t happy about the bolt sizes either! Enjoy Barcelona!

blackabbot · Post by **blackabbot** » Sun May 19, 2019 9:30 am

oldgitdave wrote: ↑Sat May 18, 2019 5:07 pm Tucked her away in the garage & put her on the Ctek as Mrs OG & I are off to sunny Florida early Monday morning for a couple of weeks .

You lucky OLD GIT DAVE

oldgitdave · Post by **oldgitdave** » Sun May 19, 2019 9:46 am

blackabbot wrote: ↑Sun May 19, 2019 9:30 am
oldgitdave wrote: ↑Sat May 18, 2019 5:07 pm Tucked her away in the garage & put her on the Ctek as Mrs OG & I are off to sunny Florida early Monday morning for a couple of weeks .
You lucky OLD GIT DAVE

Yes I am

. I retired last July & booked this to celebrate. It's been a long time coming but finally here

. Really, really looking forward to this one

.

paddy wright · Post by **paddy wright** » Sun May 19, 2019 9:55 am

Have a good time Dave

mjennings23 · Post by **mjennings23** » Sun May 19, 2019 9:59 am

Johnr32 wrote: ↑Sun May 19, 2019 12:03 am Looks lovely, what tyre dressing do you use? I like how its nice and matt.

mjennings23 wrote: ↑Sat May 18, 2019 9:13 pm I have a sore back after all the bending over giving this thing a full detail and paint correction today!

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Quite happy!

Snow foam
Wash
Iron remover
Tar remover
Clay
Wash
Machine polish (single stage with Lake County orange foam pads and Sonax 04-06, fantastic stuff... Didn't see any need in doing a second stage as it was a marginal improvement at a large time cost and honestly the cars paint has plenty of stone chips so perfection wasn't the aim)
Panel wipe
CarPro ceramic coating
Ceramic spray sealant

Meguiars tyre gel, then buffed with a microfibre to remove the sheen

oldgitdave · Post by **oldgitdave** » Sun May 19, 2019 12:57 pm

paddy wright wrote: ↑Sun May 19, 2019 9:55 am Have a good time Dave

Thanks Paddy, I intend to

Nick2449 · Post by **Nick2449** » Sun May 19, 2019 3:35 pm

Air, oil, pollen filter, coolant, brake and oil change and MOT..£250

tug · Post by **tug** » Sun May 19, 2019 4:51 pm

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I didn't do anything, but went up for a mini meet with Neil at the Water Mills, Shepshed. (Zed Fest) for him to code out my airbag light which decided to stay on after my regulator farce!

After he successfully deleted the fault and got the light out

He very kindly decided to get his polisher out and did some well appreciated work on the headlights on me zed. (Massive thanks Mate)

So while he did that i thought i would take a few pics of his amazing Supercharged Zed.

Great mornin with a great mate. Have a great holiday in Mexico Neil.

Cheers, tug

jamie_z4 · Post by **jamie_z4** » Sun May 19, 2019 6:36 pm

Swapped it to this

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tug · Post by **tug** » Sun May 19, 2019 6:54 pm

ITS A TIN TOP!!!

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Sun May 19, 2019 7:31 pm

jamie_z4 wrote: ↑Sun May 19, 2019 6:36 pm Swapped it to this

Very nice - I suppose it'll have new wheels next week!

jamie_z4 · Post by **jamie_z4** » Sun May 19, 2019 7:34 pm

Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Sun May 19, 2019 7:31 pm
jamie_z4 wrote: ↑Sun May 19, 2019 6:36 pm Swapped it to this
Very nice - I suppose it'll have new wheels next week!

I think I'll keep this one standard. I am sick of buying z4s that drive really nice and then totally ruining them with cheap coilovers and stretched tyres! Could go for a set of csls tho at a push

biojo · Post by **biojo** » Sun May 19, 2019 8:00 pm

Oil changed, and filter
cabin filter
air filter
put new fogs in with osram nightbreaker bulbs
new bumper clip, was easier than i though it was going to be

Next free weekend full outside clean polish wax

paddy wright · Post by **paddy wright** » Sun May 19, 2019 8:18 pm

Picked these up to aid with refurbish my 107s- will be for sale again soon.

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ben g · Post by **ben g** » Sun May 19, 2019 8:39 pm

jamie_z4 wrote: ↑Sun May 19, 2019 6:36 pm Swapped it to this

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That didn't last long

I'd love a coupe, but it feels a bit pointless buying another impractical 2 seater

Swapped cars with my dad for this weekend. Love the high driving position, hate the terribly underpowered diesel engine (which I actually manufacture in my work)

feels good to not have to worry about every tiny bump in the road!

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