What have you done to your car today?

ScoobyR1 · Post by **ScoobyR1** » Tue Sep 25, 2018 9:30 am

z4too4 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 19, 2018 12:07 pm A few small dents on the Z need seeing to.
First off, one of the previous owners must have crammed the boot and having no liner protection, the skin took the brunt in a couple of places.

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Progress...
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Not perfect, but much, much better. Time to quit this one while I am ahead.
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Brave man taking a hammer to your bodywork, but excellent work

ScoobyR1 · Post by **ScoobyR1** » Tue Sep 25, 2018 9:32 am

ErrErrminator wrote: ↑Sat Sep 15, 2018 5:02 pm De-gingered the front end with a pair of facelift headlights, to go with the back and sides already done.

Really pleased with the end result which IMO looks much more up to date.

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Looking Sweet Pete

Loving the de-gingered look, superb. Still got the Aero front bumper on. Like it

thanatu55 · Post by **thanatu55** » Tue Sep 25, 2018 9:42 am

z4too4 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 24, 2018 5:23 pm
IAmOrion wrote: ↑Mon Sep 24, 2018 5:11 pm
z4too4 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 24, 2018 11:17 am Nice bulbs! Which prompted me to Google what's legal in the UK

Does anyone know if this correct ?

https://www.powerbulbs.com/blog/2018/01 ... ht-colours

That sounds about right. I knew HIDs were either 6000k or 6500K. Also bear in mind there’s certain legalities over using aftermarket HID kits without projectors etc too.
This page talks about the HID conversions
Are aftermarket HID headlights legal in the UK? Will they pass an MOT? What about LED headlights?
Update - January 2018
https://greyhead.co.uk/other-things/are ... s-legal-uk
In January 2018, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency ("DVSA") announced that some changes were being drafted to tighten up the MOT rules on the fitment of aftermarket HID kits.

These changes are still in draft, but the essence seems to be that, if you want to upgrade a car to HID headlights, you must use a headlight unit specifically designed for the fitment of the HID bulb you're upgrading to. So, for example, if you wanted to fit a D2S-type HID lamp, you would need to use a projector or reflector specifically designed for that bulb.

The specific wording, on page 7 of the draft document (which you can read here), is:

Some vehicles may be fitted with High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps. It is not permitted to convert existing halogen headlamp units for use with HID bulbs. If it is clear that such a conversion has been carried out, rather than replacing the entire unit with one designed and approved for use with HID bulbs, the headlamp should be rejected.
I was thinking of changing the sidelights to LED seeing as I have some spare, but I don't think I will bother now plus I'll stay with the halogens 4K, although I may attempt a Halo DRL mod at some point

I don't think side lights are an issue. In any case, I have LED side lights, halo DRL's, chase indicators and HID headlights and passed the MOT without any issues in August last month.

On the use of blue halogens (to give off a whiter light) they do look very blue when not lit, which isn't a great look ÍMO.

z4too4 · Post by **z4too4** » Tue Sep 25, 2018 10:00 am

ScoobyR1 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 25, 2018 9:30 am
z4too4 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 19, 2018 12:07 pm A few small dents on the Z need seeing to.
First off, one of the previous owners must have crammed the boot and having no liner protection, the skin took the brunt in a couple of places.

IMG_20180919_112118.jpg
IMG_20180919_112833.jpg
IMG_20180919_120318.jpg
Progress...
IMG_20180919_133818.jpg
IMG_20180919_133831.jpg
Not perfect, but much, much better. Time to quit this one while I am ahead.
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IMG_20180919_141854.jpg
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Brave man taking a hammer to your bodywork, but excellent work

Thanks!

I used to strip/rebuild Vespas and Lambrettas back in the day. Infact, I was humming and ahhing between getting a scooter or a convertible (Z4, TT, Boxster). In the end I chose life and bought a car.
You just need to watch some youtube videos about what the light board is telling you, and get some proper Tap Down/Dent pulling tools, a couple of cheap light boards and then apply gentle but firm taps. A old practice test pane from a scrappy, it doesn't have to be from a Z, might/would also be a good idea (useful for testing filling, spraying and finishing too).

Using PDR Tap Downs Part 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIoNz19S_to
PDR Glue Puling Part 1 & Part 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0sZsQ3rI1w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vI8hOmRCC9c

ScoobyR1 · Post by **ScoobyR1** » Tue Sep 25, 2018 6:24 pm

z4too4 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 25, 2018 10:00 am
ScoobyR1 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 25, 2018 9:30 am
z4too4 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 19, 2018 12:07 pm A few small dents on the Z need seeing to.
First off, one of the previous owners must have crammed the boot and having no liner protection, the skin took the brunt in a couple of places.

IMG_20180919_112118.jpg
IMG_20180919_112833.jpg
IMG_20180919_120318.jpg
Progress...
IMG_20180919_133818.jpg
IMG_20180919_133831.jpg
Not perfect, but much, much better. Time to quit this one while I am ahead.
IMG_20180919_141821.jpg
IMG_20180919_141854.jpg
IMG_20180919_142319.jpg
Brave man taking a hammer to your bodywork, but excellent work
Thanks! I used to strip/rebuild Vespas and Lambrettas back in the day. Infact, I was humming and ahhing between getting a scooter or a convertible (Z4, TT, Boxster). In the end I chose life and bought a car.
You just need to watch some youtube videos about what the light board is telling you, and get some proper Tap Down/Dent pulling tools, a couple of cheap light boards and then apply gentle but firm taps. A old practice test pane from a scrappy, it doesn't have to be from a Z, might/would also be a good idea (useful for testing filling, spraying and finishing too).

Using PDR Tap Downs Part 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIoNz19S_to
PDR Glue Puling Part 1 & Part 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0sZsQ3rI1w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vI8hOmRCC9c

Thanks for that information. I was looking at doing all this before I had my accident, now I'm consigned to life in a wheelchair I find any manual work so difficult.
Incredibly frustrating, as I was very hands on before my accident, now I have pay folk to do the work.

ScoobyR1 · Post by **ScoobyR1** » Tue Sep 25, 2018 6:40 pm

Been a busy few weeks, finally got my brakes ex E46 330D, new Brembo discs, pads and hoses fitted also CSL rep wheels with an Anthracite finish.

Had the roof motor relocation and a DLV backbox fitted. Also had Mike (Ducklakeview) do all the oils too.

ErrErrminator · Post by **ErrErrminator** » Tue Sep 25, 2018 7:28 pm

ScoobyR1 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 25, 2018 6:40 pm Been a busy few weeks, finally got my brakes ex E46 330D, new Brembo discs, pads and hoses fitted also CSL rep wheels with an Anthracite finish.

Had the roof motor relocation and a DLV backbox fitted. Also had Mike (Ducklakeview) do all the oils too.

Your car is looking great Stuart. Love the dark CSLs and the big brakes fill them out nicely.

z4too4 · Post by **z4too4** » Tue Sep 25, 2018 7:34 pm

ErrErrminator wrote: ↑Tue Sep 25, 2018 7:28 pm
ScoobyR1 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 25, 2018 6:40 pm Been a busy few weeks, finally got my brakes ex E46 330D, new Brembo discs, pads and hoses fitted also CSL rep wheels with an Anthracite finish.

Had the roof motor relocation and a DLV backbox fitted. Also had Mike (Ducklakeview) do all the oils too.
Your car is looking great Stuart. Love the dark CSLs and the big brakes fill them out nicely.

Ditto, Sweet wheels!

oldgitdave · Post by **oldgitdave** » Wed Sep 26, 2018 2:16 pm

Went from these

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Many thanks to Buckley06. They look great IMHO

Also swapped the orange bulb to a chrome one that flashes orange.

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blackabbot · Post by **blackabbot** » Wed Sep 26, 2018 3:59 pm

Popped over to Mikes Zed Shed this morning, had a full inspection 2 service, clutch delay valve removal, and roof motor relocated to the boot, I already knew he had a good reputation from what i've read on this forum. It was a pleasure to meet you Mike, great job, Top man

MrPT · Post by **MrPT** » Wed Sep 26, 2018 4:17 pm

Is that Mike's leg? Finally, a decent pic of the great man.

blackabbot · Post by **blackabbot** » Wed Sep 26, 2018 5:17 pm

Jooboi89 · Post by **Jooboi89** » Wed Sep 26, 2018 8:13 pm

Added front lip to my car, win of the year, only £10!

Lance · Post by **Lance** » Wed Sep 26, 2018 8:44 pm

Finally changed the rocker cover gasket. All going well until a piece of brittle old gasket broke off and dropped under the camshaft

an hour later and a bit of swearing and I fished it out.
Overall, an easy job, if yours is leaking have a look at the YouTube videos and have a go.

Just be careful removing the old circular gasket parts.

enzed4 · Post by **enzed4** » Thu Sep 27, 2018 9:23 am

A package arrived from Amazon today. Magnaflow 11385 muffler. I'll get the secondary cats cut out and the magnaflow fitted, remove the existing cheap mufflers at the rear and run it without them. Hopefully this will sound much better than the existing setup (too drony).
I can always reattach the OEM muffler at the rear (I had it fitted with a flange so it can be bolted back on) but not sure if this might defeat the point of the Magnaflow (better sound).
Would love to have gone the 'DLV' backbox route, but the cost with shipping was always going to make it difficult.
I'll report back (maybe a new thread) when I can get the work done.

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