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What have you done to your car today?
- Big Andra
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What have you done to your car today?
Had the RTAB's changed for powerflex ones today.
2009 E89 2.5 Alpine white.
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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.
- Big Andra
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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.
2009 E89 2.5 Alpine white.
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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
Alpina Roadster S Lux no. 204 (1 of 15 uk cars in Alpina Blue)
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
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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.
2006.5 E86 Z4C si SE Phoenix Yellow
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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?
2006.5 E86 Z4C si SE Phoenix Yellow
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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.
E89 2014 35i M Sport Black with Black leather
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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
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- TheDan
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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
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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.
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Off with the old, on with the new...
Picked up a set of refurbed Style 230’s with 235/35ZR19 Pirelli Dragon Sports front and 255/30ZR19 P Zero’s on the rear all with about 60% tread remaining. AUD$1000. Reasonable I think. Also removed the drivers side dash vent and repaired cup holder which had detached itself. Unfortunately the lower speed nut and plastic broke away. It’s been glued previously so will need a repair. Does anything ever go to plan?!!
Picked up a set of refurbed Style 230’s with 235/35ZR19 Pirelli Dragon Sports front and 255/30ZR19 P Zero’s on the rear all with about 60% tread remaining. AUD$1000. Reasonable I think. Also removed the drivers side dash vent and repaired cup holder which had detached itself. Unfortunately the lower speed nut and plastic broke away. It’s been glued previously so will need a repair. Does anything ever go to plan?!!
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