What have you done to your car today?

Silverstar · Post by **Silverstar** » Mon Sep 28, 2020 10:03 pm

Jamie-innes wrote: Mon Sep 28, 2020 9:44 pm
Silverstar wrote: Mon Sep 28, 2020 9:00 pm
Jamie-innes wrote: Mon Sep 28, 2020 7:45 pm They pieces look great mate! Make it look easy! The trim that ended up with the imperfection looks exactly like the bit on the side of my centre console, can't notice it when driving but can catch it if you're looking for it, was priced accordingly however as i picked them up really cheap!
That imperfection has to do with humidity or moisture, I ended up having to redo the entire panel since the buyer wanted the defect removed but yes it wasn't hugely noticeable, only with certain light or angles will you see it. Just out of interest what did you end up paying for it?
Ahh right that makes sense then, and some people can be quite fussy and i won it in an auction for £210 for the 3 trim pieces

You got yourself a right bargain there.

Knowing how much time and effort this takes I doubt the seller made any money on it.

Z4C_er · Post by **Z4C_er** » Tue Sep 29, 2020 5:12 pm

Got these in the mail today. Paid £65 with the eBay September discount.

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And finished the sill wrap, then took her out for a squirt...

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DSGRNMCM · Post by **DSGRNMCM** » Thu Oct 01, 2020 4:35 pm

Cleared my Airbag light!

Z4C_er · Post by **Z4C_er** » Thu Oct 01, 2020 4:42 pm

Took the old girl to RBM in Hampshire to get a full fluid changeover; oil, coolant, brake fluid, gearbox and diff.
...and a CDV delete... and an MOT! Thanks to Ross and Phil!

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bigwinn · Post by **bigwinn** » Thu Oct 01, 2020 6:20 pm

Right

Only set out to do a couple of small bits

Dried the condensation in the NS headlight- refitted the seal I'd not fitted properly

Greased all hinges, locks and latches for winter

Waterproofed the hood

Fitted new footwell speakers

Did the engine sound generator mod (cheap version!)

So all in all a productive day

Kevoz4 · Post by **Kevoz4** » Thu Oct 01, 2020 7:24 pm

I’ve replaced the discs and pads for brembo’s and painted the callipers but on removing these I found that all my shocks were original and absolutely knackered so replaced them with Bilstein B4’s with new bump stops and covers. The Z now drives even better but I didn’t really notice the shocks being so bad, I suppose driving the TR6 has made it easy to accept a bumpy ride in comparison to a modern.
While I had the rear shelf out doing the rear shocks I moved the Soft top pump to inside the boot. Very happy with all the results.

Z4C_er · Post by **Z4C_er** » Thu Oct 01, 2020 7:54 pm

Kevoz4 wrote: Thu Oct 01, 2020 7:24 pm I’ve replaced the discs and pads for brembo’s and painted the callipers but on removing these I found that all my shocks were original and absolutely knackered so replaced them with Bilstein B4’s with new bump stops and covers. The Z now drives even better but I didn’t really notice the shocks being so bad, I suppose driving the TR6 has made it easy to accept a bumpy ride in comparison to a modern.
While I had the rear shelf out doing the rear shocks I moved the Soft top pump to inside the boot. Very happy with all the results.

Wow, busy boy! That was all in one day?

Z4C_er · Post by **Z4C_er** » Thu Oct 01, 2020 7:54 pm

bigwinn wrote: Thu Oct 01, 2020 6:20 pm Right

Only set out to do a couple of small bits

Dried the condensation in the NS headlight- refitted the seal I'd not fitted properly

Greased all hinges, locks and latches for winter

Waterproofed the hood

Fitted new footwell speakers

Did the engine sound generator mod (cheap version!)

So all in all a productive day

I'll say!

Kevoz4 · Post by **Kevoz4** » Thu Oct 01, 2020 8:00 pm

Z4C_er wrote: Thu Oct 01, 2020 7:54 pm
Kevoz4 wrote: Thu Oct 01, 2020 7:24 pm I’ve replaced the discs and pads for brembo’s and painted the callipers but on removing these I found that all my shocks were original and absolutely knackered so replaced them with Bilstein B4’s with new bump stops and covers. The Z now drives even better but I didn’t really notice the shocks being so bad, I suppose driving the TR6 has made it easy to accept a bumpy ride in comparison to a modern.
While I had the rear shelf out doing the rear shocks I moved the Soft top pump to inside the boot. Very happy with all the results.
Wow, busy boy! That was all in one day?

Ha ha, not all today but started yesterday lunchtime with the installation.

rdgreen · Post by **rdgreen** » Thu Oct 01, 2020 11:29 pm

Removed the CDV. Has it made a difference? Yes, but if anyone else does it don't expect dramatic changes to the way it changes gear, just subtly smoother.

Z4C_er · Post by **Z4C_er** » Fri Oct 02, 2020 7:55 am

rdgreen wrote: Thu Oct 01, 2020 11:29 pm Removed the CDV. Has it made a difference? Yes, but if anyone else does it don't expect dramatic changes to the way it changes gear, just subtly smoother.

Agreed. Had mine done yesterday and probably expected too much, or, had basically trained myself to drive the Z as smooth as possible anyway.

idej_z4 · Post by **idej_z4** » Fri Oct 02, 2020 8:38 am

rdgreen wrote: Thu Oct 01, 2020 11:29 pm Removed the CDV. Has it made a difference? Yes, but if anyone else does it don't expect dramatic changes to the way it changes gear, just subtly smoother.

I found the CDV delete gives you a more responsive clutch more than anything, if youre looking for ways to improve the gear change adding a weighted gear knob and changing the gear box oil is about as much as you do.

Jameszy · Post by **Jameszy** » Fri Oct 02, 2020 11:58 am

Getting new rear tyres fitted - £106.39 each through F1 Autocentres, fully fitted price.

This is for Goodyear Eagle F1 Asy 5's, 255/35 R18. This is the lowest price I have ever seen, with Kwikfit/BlackCircles and similar coming in at £275 so pretty pleased with myself

Mr_Ke1th · Post by **Mr_Ke1th** » Fri Oct 02, 2020 8:33 pm

Phil40 wrote: Sun Sep 27, 2020 3:05 pm
Mr_Ke1th wrote: Wed Sep 23, 2020 7:51 pm Painted callipers..,..
Wonderful, which type of paint do you use ? Paint for High T° ?

It was Foliatec 2162 Brake Calliper Paint Set, Racing Blue from Amazon

tug · Post by **tug** » Sat Oct 03, 2020 7:04 am

I found the CDV delete made a significant difference to mine

Especially when needing to change gear quickly at high revs to bat off tossers who drive golf GTi's

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