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Post by VRSteve » Fri Aug 21, 2020 6:10 pm

Combine04 wrote: Fri Aug 21, 2020 2:30 pm
VRSteve wrote: Fri Oct 20, 2017 11:31 pm So far I have the Cruise Control loom, (Thanks Steve), a pair of Mad Monkey back boxes, and a Gruppe M (both acquired from departed forum member JAD) sitting in my garage waiting to be fitted.
How are these working out for you, Steve? Hope all's well? JAD (couldn't recall my username - apologies for popping up with a new one!).
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Long gone I'm afraid as is the car!

I sold it a couple of years ago and replaced it with a TVR Chimaera 450, which is now being kept company by a Porsche 996!!

How are you doing???
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Post by Wookster78 » Fri Aug 21, 2020 7:33 pm

Installed LED lights in my E85 for the exterior door handles, floor puddle light strip and interior door handle lights and added a splash of red and black to my badges!
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Post by enzed4 » Sat Aug 22, 2020 8:55 am

DSGRNMCM wrote: Fri Aug 21, 2020 10:47 am just had the bill for an INS 1 and a health check.....just over £1900!!!! And not a mention of Rod bearings....

Brake pipes
ABS block
Rear discs and pads
ABS reluctor rings
Anti roll bar link
Air con belt
Rear bushes
vanos clean / check
Brake fluid service

I did ask about CDV removal but they want to call back...

looks like the CSLs will have to wait a bit.

I need a new head light and BMW want £932.64 + Vat, does anyone know of a repair service, one of the HALO rings has snapped off.
Are the headlights the same as the roadster? I've got both sides left over from my E85 that I haven't bothered to list due to probably high shipping costs, plus they're the halogens and most of the Z4's here are Jap imports with HID/xenon lights. Not sure if asking you to PM me about them is a breach of forum rules? I'd be happy to list them on the Sales forum if anyone's interested?
Edit: I just noticed your M is Titan Siliver - my headlights have the black outers so probably wouldn't suit a silver car (as opposed to the chrome version headlights)
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Post by DSGRNMCM » Sat Aug 22, 2020 9:55 am

I need a new head light and BMW want £932.64 + Vat, does anyone know of a repair service, one of the HALO rings has snapped off.
[/quote]Are the headlights the same as the roadster? I've got both sides left over from my E85 that I haven't bothered to list due to probably high shipping costs, plus they're the halogens and most of the Z4's here are Jap imports with HID/xenon lights. Not sure if asking you to PM me about them is a breach of forum rules? I'd be happy to list them on the Sales forum if anyone's interested?
Edit: I just noticed your M is Titan Siliver - my headlights have the black outers so probably wouldn't suit a silver car (as opposed to the chrome version headlights)
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Hi Enzed4,

Would they Fit? If so I would be interested, Are they all balck?
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Post by Jon2215 » Sun Aug 23, 2020 8:38 am

Changed the M s gearbox oil to Royal purple synchromax and fitted ceramic brake pads to the fronts.
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Post by DMike » Sun Aug 23, 2020 4:59 pm

Proper wash, interior detailing and then new windscreen wipers.
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Post by DSGRNMCM » Sun Aug 23, 2020 5:51 pm

Jon2215 wrote: Sun Aug 23, 2020 8:38 am Changed the M s gearbox oil to Royal purple synchromax and fitted ceramic brake pads to the fronts.
Hi Jon, how easy was the gearbox oil change? and may I ask which oil?

The car is still at the garage, but today (ish) I have sourced:
  • BMW Tool kit (full!)
      Bmw oil bag with velcro ( I got 2 for 1ltr of oil and a new tyre inflator / fom kit)
        Used glovebox and surround, just need to swap lock / handle over.
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      Post by Jon2215 » Sun Aug 23, 2020 6:19 pm

      DSGRNMCM wrote: Sun Aug 23, 2020 5:51 pm
      Jon2215 wrote: Sun Aug 23, 2020 8:38 am Changed the M s gearbox oil to Royal purple synchromax and fitted ceramic brake pads to the fronts.
      Hi Jon, how easy was the gearbox oil change? and may I ask which oil?

      The car is still at the garage, but today (ish) I have sourced:
      • BMW Tool kit (full!)
          Bmw oil bag with velcro ( I got 2 for 1ltr of oil and a new tyre inflator / fom kit)
            Used glovebox and surround, just need to swap lock / handle over.
          Easy to do,used approx 1.5 ltrs
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          Post by bigwinn » Sun Aug 23, 2020 7:21 pm

          Wookster78 wrote: Fri Aug 21, 2020 7:33 pm Installed LED lights in my E85 for the exterior door handles, floor puddle light strip and interior door handle lights and added a splash of red and black to my badges!
          Love that door handle mod- any 'how to' guide you can share?
          If the forum helped you, why not help the forum back. Thats the Z4 way! :thumbsup:

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          Post by bigwinn » Sun Aug 23, 2020 7:22 pm

          Courtesy of Ian, fitted a spanking new steering wheel-

          Those wheel trim pieces snapping for fun though....

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          Post by Wookster78 » Sun Aug 23, 2020 7:56 pm

          bigwinn wrote: Sun Aug 23, 2020 7:21 pm Love that door handle mod- any 'how to' guide you can share?
          Hi yeah just use this one it’s pretty much what I did :thumbsup:

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          Post by bigwinn » Sun Aug 23, 2020 8:04 pm

          Wookster78 wrote: Sun Aug 23, 2020 7:56 pm
          bigwinn wrote: Sun Aug 23, 2020 7:21 pm Love that door handle mod- any 'how to' guide you can share?
          Hi yeah just use this one it’s pretty much what I did :thumbsup:

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          Post by DSGRNMCM » Sun Aug 23, 2020 8:59 pm

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          Easy to do,used approx 1.5 ltrs
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          Jon,

          Is it as easy as off filler cap, off drain cap. Then replace drain cap full up 1.5 ltr, replace fill cap and just start car an go, or do you have to do anything extra?

          Did you use new gearbox plugs, filler and drain?
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          Post by Jon2215 » Sun Aug 23, 2020 9:16 pm

          DSGRNMCM wrote: Sun Aug 23, 2020 8:59 pm
          Easy to do,used approx 1.5 ltrs
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          Jon,

          Is it as easy as off filler cap, off drain cap. Then replace drain cap full up 1.5 ltr, replace fill cap and just start car an go, or do you have to do anything extra?

          Did you use new gearbox plugs, filler and drain?
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          Yes bud,go for spin to get oil warm,undo filler first then drain.
          Have a cuppa whilst it drains out,refit drain plug,refill and done.👍
          I reused original drain and filler plugs
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          Post by DSGRNMCM » Sun Aug 23, 2020 9:29 pm

          Brilliant cheers mate!
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          F11 520d, E46 328i, E91 320d, F21 120d, E46 318ti
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