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coldel · Post by **coldel** » Sun Mar 20, 2022 9:00 pm

Gave it a nice run in the sunshine and took a few decent pics that aren’t outside my house!

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Sun Mar 20, 2022 9:32 pm

coldel wrote: ↑Sun Mar 20, 2022 9:00 pm Gave it a nice run in the sunshine and took a few decent pics that aren’t outside my house!

Looking good in the sun.

Did you take the photo somewhere near Dorking by any chance?

coldel · Post by **coldel** » Mon Mar 21, 2022 12:53 am

Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Sun Mar 20, 2022 9:32 pm
coldel wrote: ↑Sun Mar 20, 2022 9:00 pm Gave it a nice run in the sunshine and took a few decent pics that aren’t outside my house!
Looking good in the sun.

Did you take the photo somewhere near Dorking by any chance?

Indeed good spot sir!

coldel · Post by **coldel** » Tue Apr 19, 2022 9:14 pm

Did a couple of jobs on the car over the weekend.

Finally shifted the OEM gear knob and put a ZHP one in its place, great little mod and certainly makes a difference. Although I am keen to get the clutch delay valve out as I am sure it is making shifting a more arduous exercise than it should be.

Also fitted a set of Precision spacers and new bolts. ebay had a voucher deal 20% off so snapped them up. Transforms the look of the car I am really happy with it. 12mm front 15mm back, am sat on 108 wheels.

Before

After

...and yes it was Esso 99 Supreme that went in - all the Shells had run out in the area because of Easter weekend fill ups!

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Tue Apr 19, 2022 10:09 pm

It sounds like you are getting your car how you want it.

A ZHP is a definite improvement. My previous Coupe got one of those as well as CDV removal and fresh gearbox fluid and it drove much better afterwards - I'm just not sure which mod made the biggest difference!

MikeyH · Post by **MikeyH** » Tue Apr 19, 2022 11:28 pm

Welcome to the friendliest Z4 forum, that’s a great looking car you’ve got there.

coldel · Post by **coldel** » Sat May 21, 2022 3:12 pm

Got the good old DA polisher out today. Decided to have a go at the bonnet. Have it a wipe down, clay, then used a couple of passes with Scholl G20, topped up with bilt hamber double speed wax. Came up nicely!

MikeyH · Post by **MikeyH** » Sat May 21, 2022 6:35 pm

coldel wrote: ↑Sat May 21, 2022 3:12 pm Got the good old DA polisher out today. Decided to have a go at the bonnet. Have it a wipe down, clay, then used a couple of passes with Scholl G20, topped up with bilt hamber double speed wax. Came up nicely!

Looking good

Robie2002 · Post by **Robie2002** » Sat May 28, 2022 12:25 pm

Your car looks amazing. This really makes me want to get a DA and at least learn the basics of detailing. I'm stuck at the basic snow foam, shampoo, dry, then quick detailer...

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