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Post by mac27040 » Fri Nov 05, 2021 3:32 pm

vanos rebuild, new spark plugs, ignition coils, cleaned ICV, checked DISA valve, swapped faulty MAF (bumper & headlight off for that job)
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Post by jamie_z4 » Sat Nov 06, 2021 11:06 am

Fitted some new wheels
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Post by Street » Sat Nov 06, 2021 1:37 pm

mac27040 wrote: Fri Nov 05, 2021 3:32 pm vanos rebuild, new spark plugs, ignition coils, cleaned ICV, checked DISA valve, swapped faulty MAF (bumber & headlight off for that job)
Cant beat predictive text for a cheap giggle.

Does it need the front off for the MAF sensor? It’s on my to do.
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Post by Tango22 » Mon Nov 08, 2021 2:57 pm

Carbon wrapped my gear surround and the small slide out panel near the handbrake. Turned out well, pleased with it as the black plastic underneath had a few annoying scratches in it. I'm looking at wrapping the brushed aluminium trim in the centre console but it is a complete faff to remove I believe so for now I decided to just do the easy parts. I think it gives a decent contrast between the light and dark pieces.

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Post by Tango22 » Wed Nov 10, 2021 5:03 pm

Also, my carbon/gloss black front grilles arrived today in the post. Have fitted them and I'm pleased with the looks - will take a photo soon and post it but the car is filthy this afternoon after a commute to and from work so I will wash her first!

Also swapped all interior lightbulbs including the boot to LED's :thumbsup:
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Post by Daz W » Wed Nov 10, 2021 9:00 pm

Nice subtle mod (well I think so), embroidered, 3M self-adhesive backing.
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Post by bg1 » Wed Nov 10, 2021 9:35 pm

Daz W wrote: Wed Nov 10, 2021 9:00 pm Nice subtle mod (well I think so), embroidered, 3M self-adhesive backing.
I like those. Where did u get them and how much please.

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Post by Daz W » Wed Nov 10, 2021 10:00 pm

bg1 wrote: Wed Nov 10, 2021 9:35 pm
Daz W wrote: Wed Nov 10, 2021 9:00 pm Nice subtle mod (well I think so), embroidered, 3M self-adhesive backing.
I like those. Where did u get them and how much please.
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Post by colb » Thu Nov 11, 2021 2:01 am

Drove mine today to work on a mates Z3 with a duff airbag module which had put the airbag light on.
It was a salvaged car with little past history when the airbag light showed up it was due to him switching on the ignition with a seat out, being new to BMW's he binned the module and sought out a used module with the same part number of the binned one. That didn't solve the problem so he got another used module, Fitted that and still didn't solve it. I became involved and put diagnostics on the car which revealed codes for both belt pretensioners, they wouildn't clear and a further code F0 Internal error showed up. It would appear the module was from a crashed car which locks up the module and sets crash data in the internal eeprom preventing the clearance of codes. A bit of research on Real oem deduced that the binned module and both replacements were in fact the wrong part numbers for the car. Next step was to source a correct module from one of the Zroadster.org forum breakers who came up trumps with a known good module. Today we first checked the resistance on both pre tensioners, they were both in spec, wiring connections under the seats inspected and looked fine. With the seats back in the car the replacement module was fitted. Battery reconnected and a battery charger put on to maintain its voltage for coding. At this stage airbag light was still on however when codes read with INPA there were none. Hit the clear codes button and the airbag light went out. Closed INPA down and opened NCS Expert to code the replacement module to the car, read the cars data from the EWS module then wrote the file to the Airbag module. Quick check on INPA confirmed all of the system units were functioning and the module was now coded to the car. Tested the airbag light with a number of ignition cycles and the light was performing correctly. Problem solved, he can now progress with a cam cover gasket replacement, a new inlet camshaft sensor that has thrown a code and both sills to be painted and refitted, he has already cleaned and rust proofed the inner sills. With a bit more work over the winter he should have quite a decent car.
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Post by 1536Z4 » Thu Nov 11, 2021 5:36 pm

colb wrote: Thu Nov 11, 2021 2:01 am work on a mates Z3 with a duff airbag module
Good on you :thumbsup:
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Post by Tango22 » Thu Nov 11, 2021 6:31 pm

Gloss black grilles with carbon surrounds fitted today. They were supposed to be all carbon, including the slats but I think I prefer them this way instead. Wasn't sure how they would look against the Montego blue but I quite like them so far.

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Post by Nathanio » Thu Nov 11, 2021 10:44 pm

Fitted a replacement cup holder today for the driver's side. And packed tools in the car for replacing the Bowden cable tomorrow at work

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Post by MikeyH » Sun Nov 14, 2021 12:27 am

Tango22 wrote: Mon Nov 08, 2021 2:57 pm Carbon wrapped my gear surround and the small slide out panel near the handbrake. Turned out well, pleased with it as the black plastic underneath had a few annoying scratches in it. I'm looking at wrapping the brushed aluminium trim in the centre console but it is a complete faff to remove I believe so for now I decided to just do the easy parts. I think it gives a decent contrast between the light and dark pieces.

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That looks really nice, is it easy to do or did you need to dismantle the whole console?
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Post by Zulu4 » Sun Nov 14, 2021 3:25 pm

colb wrote: Thu Nov 11, 2021 2:01 am Drove mine today to work on a mates Z3 with a duff airbag module which had put the airbag light on.
Well done colb :thumbsup:
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Post by lowrider » Sun Nov 14, 2021 4:48 pm

I had previously used wool wash to shampoo my hood. I decided to try Meguiars convertible shampoo this time and I am more than pleased my 18 year old hood looks new very satisfied.

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