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My sterling grey 2.5

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Post by Graeme_NI » Tue Dec 19, 2017 7:11 pm

After much hunting, thinking about it and hunting some more I managed to source a car local to me (near Belfast) Nice low mileage motor with a full dealer history and all its MoTs. No plans in terms of modifications, maybe change the head unit for an iPod one at some point
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Post by Ewazix » Tue Dec 19, 2017 8:30 pm

Welcome that's a nice looking example and a good choice, but I would say that :wink:

Wheels can make a big difference and there is always a market for half decent alloys to use a winters, Although they are a swine to keep corrosion free I still think the BBS split-rim 108's are the classic E85/6 wheel and really suit the Sterling Grey (these have grey coded centres).

Enjoy :thumbsup:
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2003 2.5 SE, low miles, Sterling Grey, 108's & Eagles, no stubby here! Unmolested.
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Post by Number5 » Tue Dec 19, 2017 8:57 pm

Ewazix wrote: Tue Dec 19, 2017 8:30 pm Wheels can make a big difference....
Yes, I'd agree and different types really set off a Sterling Grey Zed and add that individual character.
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10x E85 Se/Si Roadsters
2x E89's
Roof Motor Relocations (Bristol)

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Post by Graeme_NI » Tue Dec 19, 2017 11:30 pm

Both lovely examples, larger wheels do make a big difference. I'll probably wait until I need tyres then change the rims and get rid of the run flats.
I enjoyed getting a run out today with the hood down, the note of the straight six is glorious.

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Post by Marlon » Tue Dec 19, 2017 11:35 pm

Welcome to the forum - you've come to the wrong place if you want to keep your Zed as you bought it :D
Good to see you're enjoying the straight six already :driving:
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Post by Number5 » Tue Dec 19, 2017 11:43 pm

Graeme_NI wrote: Tue Dec 19, 2017 11:30 pm Both lovely examples, larger wheels do make a big difference. I'll probably wait until I need tyres then change the rims and get rid of the run flats.
I enjoyed getting a run out today with the hood down, the note of the straight six is glorious.
Yes, that sound and the first experience of driving a Zed is unforgetable. Enjoy it !
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Post by bz4kev » Wed Dec 20, 2017 6:14 am

Totally agree I bought the zed with these
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then fitted these
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then my current 108,s which I loveCDCCB914-71EE-45DD-
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2004 z4 30i auto Toledo blue stubby Areo front back sideskirts and rear spoiler M/// MFSW DLV exhaust mod mma tips vanos overhaul 108s refurbed ram air scoop E46 M3 heated seats clear rear lights M/// sport black grills

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Post by bz4kev » Wed Dec 20, 2017 6:25 am

didn't mean to put last one on but no matter :|
2004 z4 30i auto Toledo blue stubby Areo front back sideskirts and rear spoiler M/// MFSW DLV exhaust mod mma tips vanos overhaul 108s refurbed ram air scoop E46 M3 heated seats clear rear lights M/// sport black grills

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Post by bowler » Wed Dec 20, 2017 9:20 am

Good choice (Not a bias statement in any way)
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Post by chapeau » Wed Dec 20, 2017 9:46 am

Absolutely a good choice. Welcome to the forum from another 2.5 sterling grey owner. Marlon is quite right though, this isn't the place to be if you want to keep the car as standard :wink:
Here's mine with its winter hat on and a set of 107's.
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E85. 2.5i SE. 2004. Sterling grey, anthracite 107s, black leather heated seats, hardtop, sound gen retrofit, matt black grills, stubby, zhp, cupholders retrofit, roof motor in boot.

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Post by paddy wright » Wed Dec 20, 2017 10:45 pm

Welcome- lovely z in the best colour. I’m a Belfast lad myself- now living in England though.
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Z4 2.2 sterling grey,Msport seats,retrofit cupholders,cruise,footwell lights,sound gen and mfsw,18"ellipsoids,xenons+light washers,ZHPknob,folding mirrors,3"stubby,update wheel caps,gateway300 ipod, wind deflector to keep the wife happy!

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Post by davros » Thu Dec 21, 2017 8:57 am

Welcome to the forum, you’ve got a lovely looking car in a brilliant colour :thumbsup:
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3.0i E85 Sterling Grey, Infinitas supercharger, Aero sills, xenons, pro hi-fi with dsp & nav, power fold mirrors. B12 kit, Eisenmann backbox, //M-Sport Seats, carbon dash, cruise and more mods in near future...... :)

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Post by sticky » Thu Dec 21, 2017 9:52 am

The more you see the more ideas you get the more you want to spend,,,,,,,,, be safe ,,,throw away your bank card,,, :P

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Post by Graeme_NI » Thu Dec 21, 2017 4:31 pm

Ordered an aux audio cable this morning, it was only a £5er but it's a slippery slope!

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Post by Number5 » Thu Dec 21, 2017 6:29 pm

Graeme_NI wrote: Thu Dec 21, 2017 4:31 pm Ordered an aux audio cable this morning, it was only a £5er but it's a slippery slope!
Oh Yes...It will be a £7 stubby next and then on into double figures, then trebble before you know it !!!
Thats how this forum sucks you in !! :rofl:

It started off with a cheap Sterling 2.5 four years ago. Now, Somehow I'm on my 7th car with an Alpina sat in the garage and a 3.0 si sat on the drive, :headbang:
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Roof Motor Relocations (Bristol)

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