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What have you done to your car today?

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Post by zriha » Sun Jul 11, 2021 8:25 pm

Sunday road trip! :)
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Post by PeteyZ4 » Sun Jul 11, 2021 9:59 pm

Replaced the radiator.

Didn't get any recommendations for or against brands, so picked up an EIS from Euro Car Parts for £48. There's an "up to 45%" sale on at the moment because of Football so it chose a good time to spring a leak.

No problems with fitment but obviously too soo to comment on longevity!

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Post by 1536Z4 » Mon Jul 12, 2021 9:03 am

PeteyZ4 wrote: Sun Jul 11, 2021 9:59 pm No problems with fitment but obviously too soo to comment on longevity!
Seems a very good price . Hope it lasts :thumbsup:
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Post by skmattwell » Mon Jul 12, 2021 5:39 pm

Fitted the sound generator to my 2.5. God it's loud, RIP to anyone who removes all the foam!

Also replaced the antenna base that I broke when trying to fit a stubby. £13 from BMW, cheaper than expected!

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Post by breezyloco » Tue Jul 13, 2021 6:41 pm

Ebt wrote: Sun Jul 11, 2021 4:31 pm Put new 18in rims on today looks a lot better then the 16ins on there
Looks good! I'm a fan of 18's on the Z4 :P
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Post by Simon 3.2M » Tue Jul 13, 2021 7:07 pm

Changed the RTABs and front lollipops to poly ones - huge improvement 😊
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Post by veryverydarkblue » Wed Jul 14, 2021 3:44 pm

Suspension refresh time! Suplex, Bilstein and Lemforder all around
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Post by lee_erm » Thu Jul 15, 2021 1:57 pm

veryverydarkblue wrote: Wed Jul 14, 2021 3:44 pm Suspension refresh time! Suplex, Bilstein and Lemforder all around

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Nice house sheep you have there

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Post by SGRG » Thu Jul 15, 2021 2:47 pm

veryverydarkblue wrote: Wed Jul 14, 2021 3:44 pm Suspension refresh time! Suplex, Bilstein and Lemforder all around

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Hey, which bilstein kit did you get and what was the total delivery time? I have been ringing around to suppliers and all of them are waiting on Bilstein who seem to be massively behind. Same goes for KW.
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Post by veryverydarkblue » Thu Jul 15, 2021 8:11 pm

SGRG wrote: Thu Jul 15, 2021 2:47 pm
veryverydarkblue wrote: Wed Jul 14, 2021 3:44 pm Suspension refresh time! Suplex, Bilstein and Lemforder all around

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Hey, which bilstein kit did you get and what was the total delivery time? I have been ringing around to suppliers and all of them are waiting on Bilstein who seem to be massively behind. Same goes for KW.
Just some B4s to go with the Suplex springs. AUTODOC was 10 days order to delivery - no customs issues but no individual item was >£100
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Post by sw4nny » Fri Jul 16, 2021 4:19 am

veryverydarkblue wrote: Wed Jul 14, 2021 3:44 pm Suspension refresh time! Suplex, Bilstein and Lemforder all around

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good choice,not long since i fitted exact same set up alround,you will not be disapointed. :thumbsup:
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Post by veryverydarkblue » Sat Jul 17, 2021 12:49 pm

sw4nny wrote: Fri Jul 16, 2021 4:19 am
veryverydarkblue wrote: Wed Jul 14, 2021 3:44 pm Suspension refresh time! Suplex, Bilstein and Lemforder all around

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good choice,not long since i fitted exact same set up alround,you will not be disapointed. :thumbsup:
Your posts on the matter inspired my wallet emptying endeavour… cheers
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Post by Doddsy » Sat Jul 17, 2021 2:59 pm

Removed the scuttle panel to clean out all the leaves and crap and also removed the 3.0si Badges from the wings. Might debadge the Z4 from the boot lid too
Now: Z4MC Titan Silver
Gone: E86 3.0Si Sport Titan Silver - M exhaust + bumper - Battery Relocated - Aero Front
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Post by sw4nny » Sat Jul 17, 2021 7:33 pm

veryverydarkblue wrote: Sat Jul 17, 2021 12:49 pm
sw4nny wrote: Fri Jul 16, 2021 4:19 am
veryverydarkblue wrote: Wed Jul 14, 2021 3:44 pm Suspension refresh time! Suplex, Bilstein and Lemforder all around

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good choice,not long since i fitted exact same set up alround,you will not be disapointed. :thumbsup:
Your posts on the matter inspired my wallet emptying endeavour… cheers
Nothing wrong with spending the coin if you reap the benifits,glad I could help lighten the load on your wallet. :thumbsup:
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Post by DorsetWurzel » Sat Jul 17, 2021 10:43 pm

Looked at it, got in the bloody Volvo drove out to a Yacht and buggered off out to sea for some peace and quiet.

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