What have you done to your car today?

DMC63 · Post by **DMC63** » Thu Jul 12, 2018 8:24 pm

Today I turned the key to ignite and nothing happened

No clicks from the starter motor...
Called the AA and the guy put a bar onto the starter motor and hit it with a plastic hammer while I turned the key.
Lots of horrible noise as the motor tried to turn but couldn't start the car.
A quick bump and a swift drive down to Barons BMW Highgate.
You know as soon as you say hello to the reception it's cost you a £100, lol.
I have AA parts and garage so they'll pick up the first £500,not that it's gonna cost that much.
I pay £35 excess, very reasonable.
The AA parts and garage has saved me a good few grand over the years with my Z and van, even when I take into account the cost of my cover.
I've heard people saying they're never able to get the AA to pay out but I've never had any bother, every claim goes straight through...
Worth considering if your Z has a few years on it.
Disclaimer: Other breakdown services are available.

patriot66 · Post by **patriot66** » Thu Jul 12, 2018 9:23 pm

Z4 COUPSTER wrote: ↑Thu Jul 12, 2018 7:35 pm WP_20180712_19_33_06_Pro.jpg
This arrived today. Hope to fit it tomorrow. Do you all know what it is?
And gave the coupe a lovely soapy hand wash.
D

It's one of these !

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adam04 · Post by **adam04** » Thu Jul 12, 2018 9:58 pm

DMC63 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 12, 2018 8:24 pm Today I turned the key to ignite and nothing happened
No clicks from the starter motor...
Called the AA and the guy put a bar onto the starter motor and hit it with a plastic hammer while I turned the key.
Lots of horrible noise as the motor tried to turn but couldn't start the car.
A quick bump and a swift drive down to Barons BMW Highgate.
You know as soon as you say hello to the reception it's cost you a £100, lol.
I have AA parts and garage so they'll pick up the first £500,not that it's gonna cost that much.
I pay £35 excess, very reasonable.
The AA parts and garage has saved me a good few grand over the years with my Z and van, even when I take into account the cost of my cover.
I've heard people saying they're never able to get the AA to pay out but I've never had any bother, every claim goes straight through...
Worth considering if your Z has a few years on it.
Disclaimer: Other breakdown services are available.

Mine went a few weeks ago, the starter motor is actually pretty easy to replace if you fancy getting your hands greasy. New starter is about £90 from EuroCarParts and takes about an hour to do (even for a novice like me). Theres a decent guide in the how to section.

Thought it worthwhile mentioning, I know the excess is cheaper than doing it yourself but if you wanted to save a premium hike or something in future if it works like that?

greg81 · Post by **greg81** » Thu Jul 12, 2018 10:10 pm

Z4 COUPSTER wrote: ↑Thu Jul 12, 2018 7:35 pm WP_20180712_19_33_06_Pro.jpg
This arrived today. Hope to fit it tomorrow. Do you all know what it is?
And gave the coupe a lovely soapy hand wash.
D

Intrigued so see how that looks fitted.

Z4 COUPSTER · Post by **Z4 COUPSTER** » Fri Jul 13, 2018 5:35 am

patriot66 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 12, 2018 9:23 pm
Z4 COUPSTER wrote: ↑Thu Jul 12, 2018 7:35 pm WP_20180712_19_33_06_Pro.jpg
This arrived today. Hope to fit it tomorrow. Do you all know what it is?
And gave the coupe a lovely soapy hand wash.
D
It's one of these ! 20180511_124931_Richtone(HDR).jpg

You got it. Best £6.00 you cam spend.
A) love the look
B) saves the lower bumper so much on stupid speed bumps and car park kerbs.
We'll done.
D

Z4 COUPSTER · Post by **Z4 COUPSTER** » Fri Jul 13, 2018 5:37 am

greg81 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 12, 2018 10:10 pm
Z4 COUPSTER wrote: ↑Thu Jul 12, 2018 7:35 pm WP_20180712_19_33_06_Pro.jpg
This arrived today. Hope to fit it tomorrow. Do you all know what it is?
And gave the coupe a lovely soapy hand wash.
D
Intrigued so see how that looks fitted.

Pic above on patriot 66 reply.
But ill also post some photos.
D

paullyjay · Post by **paullyjay** » Fri Jul 13, 2018 7:54 am

DMC63 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 12, 2018 8:24 pm Today I turned the key to ignite and nothing happened
No clicks from the starter motor...
Called the AA and the guy put a bar onto the starter motor and hit it with a plastic hammer while I turned the key.
Lots of horrible noise as the motor tried to turn but couldn't start the car.
A quick bump and a swift drive down to Barons BMW Highgate.
You know as soon as you say hello to the reception it's cost you a £100, lol.
I have AA parts and garage so they'll pick up the first £500,not that it's gonna cost that much.
I pay £35 excess, very reasonable.
The AA parts and garage has saved me a good few grand over the years with my Z and van, even when I take into account the cost of my cover.
I've heard people saying they're never able to get the AA to pay out but I've never had any bother, every claim goes straight through...
Worth considering if your Z has a few years on it.
Disclaimer: Other breakdown services are available.

Yep - That's almost the same thing as the RAC guy did to mine, only difference was... mines an auto - no bumping... my local garages are all too busy to do the job this week - there's no way I'm leaving my Zed on someones fore court for a week... The RAC guy removed the old motor for me - so I ordered the part for next-day delivery and did the re-install in my lunch break...

It's a good thing my colleagues know I'm a petrol head - no one blinked an eye while I was doing it!

Z4 COUPSTER · Post by **Z4 COUPSTER** » Fri Jul 13, 2018 7:43 pm

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Worth every penny of the massive £6.00, and saves the front soooo much.

Z4 COUPSTER · Post by **Z4 COUPSTER** » Fri Jul 13, 2018 7:44 pm

greg81 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 12, 2018 10:10 pm
Z4 COUPSTER wrote: ↑Thu Jul 12, 2018 7:35 pm WP_20180712_19_33_06_Pro.jpg
This arrived today. Hope to fit it tomorrow. Do you all know what it is?
And gave the coupe a lovely soapy hand wash.
D
Intrigued so see how that looks fitted.

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There you go.
D

patriot66 · Post by **patriot66** » Fri Jul 13, 2018 7:52 pm

Z4 COUPSTER wrote: ↑Fri Jul 13, 2018 7:44 pm
greg81 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 12, 2018 10:10 pm
Z4 COUPSTER wrote: ↑Thu Jul 12, 2018 7:35 pm WP_20180712_19_33_06_Pro.jpg
This arrived today. Hope to fit it tomorrow. Do you all know what it is?
And gave the coupe a lovely soapy hand wash.
D
Intrigued so see how that looks fitted.
WP_20180713_19_38_37_Pro.jpg
There you go.
D

patriot66 · Post by **patriot66** » Fri Jul 13, 2018 7:52 pm

Z4 COUPSTER wrote: ↑Fri Jul 13, 2018 7:44 pm
greg81 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 12, 2018 10:10 pm
Z4 COUPSTER wrote: ↑Thu Jul 12, 2018 7:35 pm WP_20180712_19_33_06_Pro.jpg
This arrived today. Hope to fit it tomorrow. Do you all know what it is?
And gave the coupe a lovely soapy hand wash.
D
Intrigued so see how that looks fitted.
WP_20180713_19_38_37_Pro.jpg
There you go.
D

Z4 COUPSTER · Post by **Z4 COUPSTER** » Fri Jul 13, 2018 7:56 pm

patriot66 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 13, 2018 7:52 pm
Z4 COUPSTER wrote: ↑Fri Jul 13, 2018 7:44 pm
greg81 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 12, 2018 10:10 pm Intrigued so see how that looks fitted.
WP_20180713_19_38_37_Pro.jpg
There you go.
D

Such s simple cheap mod.Btw those oil spots are not mine on the drive lol.
It's my sons bloody Punto.

patriot66 · Post by **patriot66** » Fri Jul 13, 2018 7:59 pm

Z4 COUPSTER wrote: ↑Fri Jul 13, 2018 7:56 pm
patriot66 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 13, 2018 7:52 pm
Z4 COUPSTER wrote: ↑Fri Jul 13, 2018 7:44 pm WP_20180713_19_38_37_Pro.jpg
There you go.
D

Such s simple cheap mod.Btw those oil spots are not mine on the drive lol.
It's my sons bloody Punto.

I believe you!

MalNCH · Post by **MalNCH** » Fri Jul 13, 2018 8:08 pm

Z4 COUPSTER wrote: ↑Fri Jul 13, 2018 7:44 pm
greg81 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 12, 2018 10:10 pm
Z4 COUPSTER wrote: ↑Thu Jul 12, 2018 7:35 pm WP_20180712_19_33_06_Pro.jpg
This arrived today. Hope to fit it tomorrow. Do you all know what it is?
And gave the coupe a lovely soapy hand wash.
D
Intrigued so see how that looks fitted.
WP_20180713_19_38_37_Pro.jpg
There you go.
D

Looks good, where did you get it from? a search on Amazon and fleabay only gives me ones with a coloured stripe, not plain black.

Z4 COUPSTER · Post by **Z4 COUPSTER** » Fri Jul 13, 2018 8:11 pm

MalNCH wrote: ↑Fri Jul 13, 2018 8:08 pm
Z4 COUPSTER wrote: ↑Fri Jul 13, 2018 7:44 pm
greg81 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 12, 2018 10:10 pm Intrigued so see how that looks fitted.
WP_20180713_19_38_37_Pro.jpg
There you go.
D
Looks good, where did you get it from? a search on Amazon and fleabay only gives me ones with a coloured stripe, not plain black.

https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/100-quot-Car-L ... 4857839002
There ya go bud.
Fast delivery and a great price.
D

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