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What have you done to your car today?
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What have you done to your car today?
Nothing interesting today just went for a drive.
You know you bought the right car when you’ve driven it every weekend since you bought it!
You know you bought the right car when you’ve driven it every weekend since you bought it!
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My young apprentice from across the road (Z-Edward) has spent the weekend helping me do the vanos overhaul on the 2.2i. OK, so it took at least twice as long as normal, but the satisfaction of watching him wield the spanners was worth it.
I owe him an apology as he indignantly informed me he is 9!, not 7 as previously reported
This morning he appeared at 8am and we set to, changing the seals etc. About an hour later I casually asked him what he'd had for breakfast? "Nothing! I wanted to start fixing the car! I told Mum I'd have some later."
Commendable attitude but I packed him off home while I had a coffee.
Honestly, it's not the car fixing that has satisfied me this time round, but the look on his face when I took him for a (slightly longer than necessary) test drive.
I owe him an apology as he indignantly informed me he is 9!, not 7 as previously reported
This morning he appeared at 8am and we set to, changing the seals etc. About an hour later I casually asked him what he'd had for breakfast? "Nothing! I wanted to start fixing the car! I told Mum I'd have some later."
Commendable attitude but I packed him off home while I had a coffee.
Honestly, it's not the car fixing that has satisfied me this time round, but the look on his face when I took him for a (slightly longer than necessary) test drive.
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You just can't beat a bit of sweatshop child labour, really every home should have at least one.enuff_zed wrote: ↑Sun Sep 26, 2021 4:28 pm My young apprentice from across the road (Z-Edward) has spent the weekend helping me do the vanos overhaul on the 2.2i. OK, so it took at least twice as long as normal, but the satisfaction of watching him wield the spanners was worth it.
I owe him an apology as he indignantly informed me he is 9!, not 7 as previously reported
This morning he appeared at 8am and we set to, changing the seals etc. About an hour later I casually asked him what he'd had for breakfast? "Nothing! I wanted to start fixing the car! I told Mum I'd have some later."
Commendable attitude but I packed him off home while I had a coffee.
Honestly, it's not the car fixing that has satisfied me this time round, but the look on his face when I took him for a (slightly longer than necessary) test drive.
Abstinence is fine, in moderation.
San Francisco red G29 30i. BMW S1000r Sport.
San Francisco red G29 30i. BMW S1000r Sport.
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Continuing the “kids” theme, I bought a cruise control stalk for my lad’s birthday today. He fitted it while I dremelled the cut-out in the steering cowl. I wish I had the dremel when I did mine, it was much easier than with a jigsaw.
2003 Maldives Blue 3.0i auto
Previously: Maldives Blue 2.5i manual (its back!) and another, and a Monaco Blue 3.0Si coupe
Previously: Maldives Blue 2.5i manual (its back!) and another, and a Monaco Blue 3.0Si coupe
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Decided to have a look at the inside of a rear light, might see if I can get round to doing something with it.
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3.0i Maldives blue, Coilovers, Bola B1's, Buckley06 Gear knob, Handbrake & Indicator badges, Backbox delete, CDV delete, cupra r splitter, RAM air filter, Bigger Brakes, M3 ARB, SMF.
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Well... Not so much today per se, but rather this weekend.
Swapped my 6-week old (to me) white 3.0Si for a Tiefgrün metallic on Friday, then gave it a quick clean on Saturday. It'll get a full detail, paint correction and ceramic coat in a few weeks once we have a free weekend in the shop
Swapped my 6-week old (to me) white 3.0Si for a Tiefgrün metallic on Friday, then gave it a quick clean on Saturday. It'll get a full detail, paint correction and ceramic coat in a few weeks once we have a free weekend in the shop
Four Alfa's and a Ducati later, I've turned to the dark side...
"Drive German, wear Italian, kiss French"
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"Drive German, wear Italian, kiss French"
Z4: Tiefgrüen Metallic E86 3.0Si / Insta @bartsbuilds
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Results from the rolling road on my 2003 3.0i Z4
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Wait until puberty comes along then https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLuEY6jN6gYenuff_zed wrote: ↑Sun Sep 26, 2021 4:28 pm My young apprentice from across the road (Z-Edward) has spent the weekend helping me do the vanos overhaul on the 2.2i. OK, so it took at least twice as long as normal, but the satisfaction of watching him wield the spanners was worth it.
I owe him an apology as he indignantly informed me he is 9!, not 7 as previously reported
This morning he appeared at 8am and we set to, changing the seals etc. About an hour later I casually asked him what he'd had for breakfast? "Nothing! I wanted to start fixing the car! I told Mum I'd have some later."
Commendable attitude but I packed him off home while I had a coffee.
Honestly, it's not the car fixing that has satisfied me this time round, but the look on his face when I took him for a (slightly longer than necessary) test drive.
2014 Z4 e89 35is in mineral grey.
2012 Audi TTS in Ibis white.
2012 Audi TTS in Ibis white.
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Maxton front splitter fitted to finish it off. Wonder how long that'll last
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18 Z4s owned to date.
Current: 2.5i Titan silver
Daily driver: 480bhp M140i Shadow edition.
Current: 2.5i Titan silver
Daily driver: 480bhp M140i Shadow edition.
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Today I’ve mainly been giving Kinger a hand removing the defunct water pump from his 35is, the car was on ramps but space was still tight & the uppermost retaining bolt was an absolute pig to reach as the pump’s positioned just above the anti roll bar.
It’s off the car now & waiting for the replacement to arrive tomorrow Rob
It’s off the car now & waiting for the replacement to arrive tomorrow Rob
e89 Sdrive 20i, plenty of mumbo & good economy-the thinking bears z4
e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
e85 3.0si sold
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Bit of a pig is like saying the Hindenburg had a slightly bumpy landing, was an absolute bas***d of a job.
Thanks for all you help today, its very much appreciated.
New pump is due to arrive tomorrow morning.
The lions share of the job has been done, hopefully will be back on the road tomorrow afternoon
Thanks for all you help today, its very much appreciated.
New pump is due to arrive tomorrow morning.
The lions share of the job has been done, hopefully will be back on the road tomorrow afternoon
Current - E89 35is Saphire Black
Previous- E89 35i Space Grey
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easy really! Just loaaaaaads of self tappers
18 Z4s owned to date.
Current: 2.5i Titan silver
Daily driver: 480bhp M140i Shadow edition.
Current: 2.5i Titan silver
Daily driver: 480bhp M140i Shadow edition.
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18 Z4s owned to date.
Current: 2.5i Titan silver
Daily driver: 480bhp M140i Shadow edition.
Current: 2.5i Titan silver
Daily driver: 480bhp M140i Shadow edition.