What have you done to your car today?

Z4 COUPSTER · Post by **Z4 COUPSTER** » Thu Jun 14, 2018 7:37 pm

Ordered clips to fix my D/S wiper which decided to fall off today on the coupe!! First day of rain and pain!

ionofchios · Post by **ionofchios** » Thu Jun 14, 2018 8:05 pm

wonkydonkey wrote: ↑Thu Jun 14, 2018 7:35 pm
ionofchios wrote: ↑Thu Jun 14, 2018 3:57 pmThen I read about adaptive throttle reset. Did that this morning and lurching seems to be gone, plus no more waiting for the CDV to engage, and things are smoother and faster in lower gears.
Mine can be a bit of a pig in first/second gear coming back on the throttle from zero throttle. It's as though I'm stamping my foot down with the finesse of a donkey's hind hoof sometimes, kangarooing around (worst in Sport mode). I must try this reset.

Yes, Try the reset. Sport mode amplifies the problem, in my experience.

Basically, CDV and adaptive throttle are 2 systems that should never have been in the car in the first place. Anyone know how to turn off adaptive throttle permanently? Can it be coded off?

ph001 · Post by **ph001** » Fri Jun 15, 2018 11:37 am

ionofchios wrote: ↑Thu Jun 14, 2018 8:05 pm Basically, CDV and adaptive throttle are 2 systems that should never have been in the car in the first place. Anyone know how to turn off adaptive throttle permanently? Can it be coded off?

Can't be coded out but could be re-mapped out on the ECU with an experienced tuner. 99% of people don't have an issue with adaptive throttle though I suspect.

mjennings23 · Post by **mjennings23** » Fri Jun 15, 2018 12:07 pm

I've got into the habit of using sport mode now, which uses a much more linear throttle map and doesnt adapt itself, much better feeling of control.

ionofchios · Post by **ionofchios** » Fri Jun 15, 2018 2:58 pm

mjennings23 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 15, 2018 12:07 pm I've got into the habit of using sport mode now, which uses a much more linear throttle map and doesnt adapt itself, much better feeling of control.

Yeah, that makes sense. After the throttle reset it was much better the following day. Then, this morning, a bit lurchy again, but not as bad. Then cleared itself up after a few miles. Seems to be fine in sport mode and normal mode at the moment. Maybe there is something else that needs attention - I had no issues for the first 6 months. Wonder if refreshing clutch fluid would help.

mjennings23 · Post by **mjennings23** » Fri Jun 15, 2018 5:10 pm

Certainly wouldn't hurt, I'd advise you just do the brakes with it, seeing as they share the same reservoir. 2 birds one stone and all that

mac27040 · Post by **mac27040** » Fri Jun 15, 2018 5:53 pm

New mirror casing gloss black and refurbished alloys from shadow chrome to gloss black. New alloy bolts, Centre caps etc
Tidied up seats, removed red pipping on dash

ben g · Post by **ben g** » Fri Jun 15, 2018 6:40 pm

mac27040 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 15, 2018 5:53 pm New mirror casing gloss black and refurbished alloys from shadow chrome to gloss black. New alloy bolts, Centre caps etc

Absolutely beautiful

Do you have a hardtop for it?

bz4kev · Post by **bz4kev** » Fri Jun 15, 2018 8:00 pm

mac27040 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 15, 2018 5:53 pm New mirror casing gloss black and refurbished alloys from shadow chrome to gloss black. New alloy bolts, Centre caps etc

looks mint mac looking forward to seeing your impressive zed again at zed fest mods look great

mac27040 · Post by **mac27040** » Fri Jun 15, 2018 8:18 pm

ben g wrote: ↑Fri Jun 15, 2018 6:40 pm
mac27040 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 15, 2018 5:53 pm New mirror casing gloss black and refurbished alloys from shadow chrome to gloss black. New alloy bolts, Centre caps etc
Absolutely beautiful

Do you have a hardtop for it?

Yes I do have a hardtop

mr wilks · Post by **mr wilks** » Fri Jun 15, 2018 9:03 pm

Its a beautiful creation in every way but i would have to extend the bonnet stripes through front bumper & bootlid

all or nothing

w1ndsurfnut · Post by **w1ndsurfnut** » Fri Jun 15, 2018 9:27 pm

Just drained all the coolant so I can replace the radiator which was deformed at the top and leaking. I have taken a few picks so when I figure out how to get them up I will post. Wasn't too bad a job. The new rad is in and everything is connected. The drain plug for the block did not get removed as I could just not get anything on to it.

Z4 COUPSTER · Post by **Z4 COUPSTER** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 3:39 pm

Wipers fixed. Best £3.98 I could spend on eBay. Can recommend i6 to anyone. They also do the DISA repair kits which I had done on the roadster last year.

Iggy · Post by **Iggy** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 6:40 pm

Fitted an Eventuri intake bought from mr.tourette in my 3.0si today. Preliminary results are excellent. It will get a proper test tomorrow on a trip to Wales

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wonkydonkey · Post by **wonkydonkey** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 6:44 pm

Iggy looks like you got your feather duster out at the same time

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