Part of me was hoping they'd get confused and I'd get yours back instead. Looked very tidy with some trick undercarriage on display!Petahgreen wrote: ↑Mon Oct 05, 2020 3:09 pm
Hey VVDB, H1 *** is mine!! It’s in RBM for a few small bits getting done! 3.0si E85’s in dark blue are the best![]()
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E85 3.0 SI Sport Manual
Midnight Blue IND / Extended Black Leather / MV2s / Whubby
Prev: E85 2.0i
Midnight Blue IND / Extended Black Leather / MV2s / Whubby
Prev: E85 2.0i
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Had the RTAB's changed for powerflex ones today.
2003 3.0i se titanium silver
Bilstein B4's & Eibach pro's
Poly bushes
Cruise control
Cup holders
Gaptech
Stubby
Bilstein B4's & Eibach pro's
Poly bushes
Cruise control
Cup holders
Gaptech
Stubby

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Was that John at ProGrip? Where did you get the paint job quote if you don't mind me asking sounds very reasonableBig Andra wrote: ↑Sat Oct 03, 2020 2:52 pm Hunter alignment but turns out my rta bushes are knacked. All rear bushes ordered to save any further grief later on. Then got quoted £500 to respray both sides and bonnet which I think is very reasonable so that'll be next on the list after all the geometry is sorted and I've fitted my replacement wings. If this rain stops I'll change my drivers side bowden cable.
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Yes mate, john at pro grip. Got it booked back in now to get the rear sorted out. Got the paint quote from centreline in Larkhall. It was my mates father in laws business but he's retired now and the guy that worked for him took the business on. That was my original quote before he retired and the other guy said he'd keep it the same as I suspect it would've been a bit more than that. Going to get another quote elsewhere for a comparison.CrazyBaptie wrote: ↑Tue Oct 06, 2020 9:59 pmWas that John at ProGrip? Where did you get the paint job quote if you don't mind me asking sounds very reasonableBig Andra wrote: ↑Sat Oct 03, 2020 2:52 pm Hunter alignment but turns out my rta bushes are knacked. All rear bushes ordered to save any further grief later on. Then got quoted £500 to respray both sides and bonnet which I think is very reasonable so that'll be next on the list after all the geometry is sorted and I've fitted my replacement wings. If this rain stops I'll change my drivers side bowden cable.
2003 3.0i se titanium silver
Bilstein B4's & Eibach pro's
Poly bushes
Cruise control
Cup holders
Gaptech
Stubby
Bilstein B4's & Eibach pro's
Poly bushes
Cruise control
Cup holders
Gaptech
Stubby

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Ordered some Textar rear disks and pads. One of the rear disks was an Advisory on the MOT, they’re ok, but I’d rather do them.
As the car is currently on axle stands, with no wheels anywhere to be seen, seemed like a sensible job to get sorted
As the car is currently on axle stands, with no wheels anywhere to be seen, seemed like a sensible job to get sorted

Currently Z Less - But ....waiting patiently for number 6
Previous Z4’s : E85 3.0Si Silver sold at 29.5k miles, E85 Silver 3.0Si se, E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si

Previous Z4’s : E85 3.0Si Silver sold at 29.5k miles, E85 Silver 3.0Si se, E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si
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OK, they arrived today and I tried them out. They fit well! I doubt they would come out in normal driving.mgrlane wrote: ↑Sat Sep 26, 2020 6:51 amYes please. I am interested to see how they look.Z4C_er wrote: ↑Thu Sep 24, 2020 9:17 pmI've ordered these:
https://ebay.us/7zPLEs
I'll let you know how they fit.
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They look great mate! I like the look of them.
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How will this go at MOT time?
Will it be noted that part of the caliper is missing?
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How will this go at MOT time?
Will it be noted that part of the caliper is missing?
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So apparently if you fit brass bushings, you don't need the retainer. Maybe that can be explained? Surely others have done this?
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So apparently if you fit brass bushings, you don't need the retainer. Maybe that can be explained? Surely others have done this?
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I get that fitting this brass bushing probably takes out a lot of the movement between the caliper and the carrier but it would then not be as designed. Maybe a tester would not bat an eyelid about it not being there, maybe they would if it was spotted, but what about legal implications if there is an accident? It could be argued that the clip is there for safety.
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I get that fitting this brass bushing probably takes out a lot of the movement between the caliper and the carrier but it would then not be as designed. Maybe a tester would not bat an eyelid about it not being there, maybe they would if it was spotted, but what about legal implications if there is an accident? It could be argued that the clip is there for safety.
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Not sure, so we'd have to refer to the MOT manual. Plenty of ppl do it.
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An afternoon of enjoyable works today:
New wipers (first time its rained properly)
When it stopped raining:
New rear shocks (Sachs), top mounts, reinforcing brackets, bump stops, covers etc.
While I was at it I made sure the rear shelf clips were back in as I'd dropped some previously down the holes!
Then usual fluids check etc
Ended the day dropping the sodding brake reservoir down this hole- which will be filled with something in future
New wipers (first time its rained properly)
When it stopped raining:
New rear shocks (Sachs), top mounts, reinforcing brackets, bump stops, covers etc.
While I was at it I made sure the rear shelf clips were back in as I'd dropped some previously down the holes!
Then usual fluids check etc
Ended the day dropping the sodding brake reservoir down this hole- which will be filled with something in future

E30 325i Touring
E85 2.2i SE
F31 330d
E85 2.2i SE
F31 330d
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Wow! Nice day's work!!bigwinn wrote: ↑Thu Oct 08, 2020 6:08 pm An afternoon of enjoyable works today:
New wipers (first time its rained properly)
When it stopped raining:
New rear shocks (Sachs), top mounts, reinforcing brackets, bump stops, covers etc.
While I was at it I made sure the rear shelf clips were back in as I'd dropped some previously down the holes!
Then usual fluids check etc
Ended the day dropping the sodding brake reservoir down this hole- which will be filled with something in future
IMG_8070.jpeg
What rear top mounts and reinforcing brackets did you use?
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Top brackets MeyleTheDan wrote: ↑Thu Oct 08, 2020 6:31 pmWow! Nice day's work!!bigwinn wrote: ↑Thu Oct 08, 2020 6:08 pm An afternoon of enjoyable works today:
New wipers (first time its rained properly)
When it stopped raining:
New rear shocks (Sachs), top mounts, reinforcing brackets, bump stops, covers etc.
While I was at it I made sure the rear shelf clips were back in as I'd dropped some previously down the holes!
Then usual fluids check etc
Ended the day dropping the sodding brake reservoir down this hole- which will be filled with something in future
IMG_8070.jpeg
What rear top mounts and reinforcing brackets did you use?
Reinforcing brackets were eBay specials at £13 a pair
E30 325i Touring
E85 2.2i SE
F31 330d
E85 2.2i SE
F31 330d
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Fitted the aero skirts and did an oil change.
E86 3.0 M-Sport with lots of twiddly bits causing a decreasing bank account and my wife’s Audi A4 cabriolet to have extra work done so she keeps up.