I’ll get my coatenuff_zed wrote: ↑Sat Jun 12, 2021 6:49 pmI'm telling her you think she's a 'he'!bigwinn wrote: ↑Sat Jun 12, 2021 5:07 pmI’m telling Vall you said he had a noisy rear end…enuff_zed wrote: ↑Sat Jun 12, 2021 3:25 pm Solved the wife's noisy rear end (!!!)
Fitted new rear shocks, top mounts, reinforcing plates, bump stops, drop links and ARB bushes.
Now just waiting for her to get home so we can take it on a test drive.
Big thank you to Stuart (Bigwinn) for all the advice and tips. Having sheared one of the ARB bush bracket bolts I'm glad I had spares to hand as he suggested.
Did a straight swap, nothing fancy. All the old stuff still had the 2003 date on it, so after 102k it was due a revamp.
Have a feeling the front end is next on the list now!
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If the forum helped you, why not help the forum back. Thats the Z4 way!
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Finally driven her! Been off the road since January after buying a sensible daily. Fixed roof hoses and fitted some new (to me) style 68's with plenty of sidewall. Couldn't be happier!
E85 2.2 se 05 Black Sapphire - Work in progress!
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I fitted a new roof motor and then took my daughter out for a spin and dinner
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Current cars: 2006 3.0si E85 Sapphire Black, cruise, MFSW.
BMW 535d Touring (F11)
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That’s scrubbed up nicely since last time I saw it.davidmudley12 wrote: ↑Mon Jun 14, 2021 10:08 pm I fitted a new roof motor and then took my daughter out for a spin and dinner
2003 Maldives Blue 3.0i auto
Previously: Maldives Blue 2.5i manual (its back!) and another, and a Monaco Blue 3.0Si coupe
Previously: Maldives Blue 2.5i manual (its back!) and another, and a Monaco Blue 3.0Si coupe
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Replaced the bonnet badge. Had to drill it out as the pelicans that resprayed the bumper glued it in place. Nice new one in place with captive nuts
58 plate E86, Titan Silver - gone but not forgotten
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The handbrake is a very useful feature on the car. It stops you rolling down a hill. It just does its job without any drama.
Except mine wasn't.
It had become pretty much unusable.
So, time to break out the brake tools.
OMG.
There must be a special place reserved in Hell for the engineer who designed the mechanical handbrake system on the Z4.
Or, I'm really cack-handed and should just get a pro to do these jobs.
You definitely are at an advantage if you have at least six hands and the strength of an Olympic weight-lifter to stretch the springs enough to fit them. How can springs that size be so strong?!
Anyway, it's done. Not before time too. As far as I can see, it was the original pads in there from 2007. They were destroyed.
I'm off to find a very steep hill where I can park. With a satisfied expression on my face.
Except mine wasn't.
It had become pretty much unusable.
So, time to break out the brake tools.
OMG.
There must be a special place reserved in Hell for the engineer who designed the mechanical handbrake system on the Z4.
Or, I'm really cack-handed and should just get a pro to do these jobs.
You definitely are at an advantage if you have at least six hands and the strength of an Olympic weight-lifter to stretch the springs enough to fit them. How can springs that size be so strong?!
Anyway, it's done. Not before time too. As far as I can see, it was the original pads in there from 2007. They were destroyed.
I'm off to find a very steep hill where I can park. With a satisfied expression on my face.
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Johnsi02 E89 30i sDrive
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What badge did you use and did you get new captive nuts? I installed a new one and the other day on my first spirited drive I watched it fly off over my head!Chickendippers wrote: ↑Tue Jun 15, 2021 1:51 pm Replaced the bonnet badge. Had to drill it out as the pelicans that resprayed the bumper glued it in place. Nice new one in place with captive nuts
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Wife's ruby black last of the line 2009 has been tidied up for the summer, full paint correction and diamond coating , powder coated MV2s with a fresh set of Michelin SP4s, and managed to get a used leather OEM wind deflector (Part Number B54.70.0.150.671) which makes a big difference to buffeting and noise.
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Looking really good
Montego Blue E86 . MILV`s . Simpson Custom Manifold Race Exhaust . xHP transmission stage 3 . VT engine mounts . BC RA coilovers . H&R arbs . Adjustable rear camber arms . Ultra Racing front strut brace . Drexler LSD .
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Heck! I wouldnt even want to drive that... So sleek and clean and the ivory seats, very classy!Crusoe wrote: ↑Thu Jun 17, 2021 10:18 am Wife's ruby black last of the line 2009 has been tidied up for the summer, full paint correction and diamond coating , powder coated MV2s with a fresh set of Michelin SP4s, and managed to get a used leather OEM wind deflector (Part Number B54.70.0.150.671) which makes a big difference to buffeting and noise.
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Champagne with Gloss black trim
Got a new snow foam machine so it can be touchless cleaned - been daily used for the last 7 years and kept outside so will see how well it stands up.
Got a new snow foam machine so it can be touchless cleaned - been daily used for the last 7 years and kept outside so will see how well it stands up.
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Fitted Simota Induction filter which I have been dying to try out. With thanks to bedfordboss for making it happen.
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Brembo discs & pads fitted all round. Originals were shot, they've been advisories on my MOT's for the last 4 years .
Had my recently fitted LCM coded for mileage & VIN to delete the tamper light.
Had my recently fitted LCM coded for mileage & VIN to delete the tamper light.
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Out with warped old carpets.
In with new BMW ones.
Also fixed the parking sensors using the tick test and some wd40. Saved me the cost and bother of a replacement. Fault finally cleared, on to pressure sensor 1 next!
In with new BMW ones.
Also fixed the parking sensors using the tick test and some wd40. Saved me the cost and bother of a replacement. Fault finally cleared, on to pressure sensor 1 next!
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Out with warped old carpets.
In with new BMW ones.
Also fixed the parking sensors using the tick test and some wd40. Saved me the cost and bother of a replacement. Fault finally cleared, on to pressure sensor 1 next!
In with new BMW ones.
Also fixed the parking sensors using the tick test and some wd40. Saved me the cost and bother of a replacement. Fault finally cleared, on to pressure sensor 1 next!