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Having some work done after MOT fail...

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Having some work done after MOT fail...

Post by Pures3 » Tue May 01, 2018 8:12 pm

Car failed it’s MOT today, front brake lines are corroded. So I decided to get the car in for some extra work. It’s currently on 90k miles so booked in for the following.

1. New brake lines
2. Inspection 1 service
3. New engine mounts
4. New shells
5. Bilstein B12 kit
6. Full geo and may get M3 CSL geo.
7. Replacing any worn bushes at the same time.
8. Rogue Engineering - Rear Shock Mounts
9. Turner Motorsport - RTAB limiting kit
10. 3 Blink indicator coded back in.

Can you think of anything else that is worth getting done at the same time as the above? I plan on keeping the car for a few year to come, so don’t mind spending a little.

Cheers, Greg

(edited to add 8-10)


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Post by Kierandc5 » Tue May 01, 2018 8:23 pm

Probably control arms and strut top mounts if your doing the b12 kit. EBay has a medlye HD set which contains arms, drop links, lollipops for £200 I think. Front anti roll bar rubbers changed to powerflex

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Post by Pures3 » Tue May 01, 2018 8:42 pm

Will the actual control arms need replacing or just the bushes within?

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Post by InterlagosZ4MR » Tue May 01, 2018 9:39 pm

Don’t do B12 kit. I’ve just had it fitted and it’s ruined my Z4M. Will be taking it off ASAP. Car feels like it is broken - crashes on bump stops at every bump.

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Post by Kierandc5 » Wed May 02, 2018 6:23 am

Depending on the driving you do the b12 kit I find is excellent. Granted at slower speeds it can crash a little but when pressing on it really smoothes out. Based on a 3.0si

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Post by Beedub » Wed May 02, 2018 6:54 am

that will feel amazing after this work is done.
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Post by MACK » Wed May 02, 2018 9:08 am

I'd probably add rear trailing arm bushes to your already extensive list, especially if your renewing the suspension and having the geo done. Wouldnt want to have to pay your bill though!😂
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Post by Pures3 » Wed May 02, 2018 7:04 pm

Thanks guys, I’ll check out all the other bits and pieces when it’s up on the ramps.

Adding to the list

8. Code in the “3 blinks” on the indicator stalk for changing lanes on the motorway

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Post by InterlagosZ4MR » Wed May 02, 2018 7:53 pm

Kierandc5 wrote: Wed May 02, 2018 6:23 am Depending on the driving you do the b12 kit I find is excellent. Granted at slower speeds it can crash a little but when pressing on it really smoothes out. Based on a 3.0si
Sure, but an M is different and experience of one set up different. Genuinely, it’s ruined my M - crashy to the point of being undrivable.

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Post by Pures3 » Mon May 07, 2018 8:54 pm

MACK wrote: Wed May 02, 2018 9:08 am I'd probably add rear trailing arm bushes to your already extensive list, especially if your renewing the suspension and having the geo done. Wouldnt want to have to pay your bill though!😂
Added to the list :thumbsup:

https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-964- ... -shim-kit/
Plus OEM bushes.

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Post by RedUn » Wed May 09, 2018 12:23 am

If it's not too late go for the proper bushes that have the built in limiter design, I run them and they are nice and quiet and feel great!

Also add the strut mounts for the rear, the strengthened ones are a nice addition and about 40 quid from memory, well worth doing :thumbsup:
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Post by Pures3 » Wed May 09, 2018 12:28 am

Car goes in on Thursday, I’ll do some googling for these parts. Cheers :thumbsup:

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Post by RedUn » Wed May 09, 2018 12:33 am

Ok I was slightly out on the pricing... It's been a while!

http://www.rogueengineering.com/Rogue-E ... p_270.html

These guys have the rtab bushes too :thumbsup:
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Post by Pures3 » Wed May 09, 2018 7:54 am

RedUn wrote: Wed May 09, 2018 12:33 am Ok I was slightly out on the pricing... It's been a while!

http://www.rogueengineering.com/Rogue-E ... p_270.html

These guys have the rtab bushes too :thumbsup:
Saved me some time there, added to the list, thanks :thumbsup:

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Post by Sohailnisar » Wed May 09, 2018 9:09 am

I’ve been thinking about engine mounts and shells for a while too. Following this thread with interest. Pure3 - would you mind giving us an idea of what this will cost?

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