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2003 - 2009, roadster, coupe, facelift
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Post by bigwinn » Mon Nov 22, 2021 7:09 pm

A few more updates- probably seen on other threads

Airbag light fixed- simple case of operator error!
Sorted some paint issues and lacquer peel
Replaced the starter motor which was more difficult (painful and scratchy) than the 2.2 I did before- but now starts on the button as opposed to labouring


Final list is now:

Rear drop links
Rear ARB bushes
Treat rear rusty areas noted on MOT
Fit new handbrake shoes
Re grease steering rack

Then it’s going to get listed for sale!

Depending on which one sells first dictates which one stays… so very torn!
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Post by enuff_zed » Mon Nov 22, 2021 8:48 pm

bigwinn wrote: Mon Nov 22, 2021 7:09 pm Rear drop links
Rear ARB bushes
Just know you're looking forward to those. :rofl:

No contest for me, keep the black one.
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Post by bigwinn » Mon Nov 22, 2021 8:58 pm

enuff_zed wrote: Mon Nov 22, 2021 8:48 pm
bigwinn wrote: Mon Nov 22, 2021 7:09 pm Rear drop links
Rear ARB bushes
Just know you're looking forward to those. :rofl:

No contest for me, keep the black one.
Yeah my least favourite jobs

I think I concur- it’s getting a work run tomorrow on the back road
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Post by Mr Tidy » Mon Nov 22, 2021 9:27 pm

If you weren't too bothered about manual/auto I'd keep the Grey one for the full aero kit and high spec!

Anyway good luck getting the last jobs done. :thumbsup:
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Post by bigwinn » Sat Nov 27, 2021 4:45 pm

News just in

Its official- the job I categorically hate most on an E85 is changing the rear ARB bushes and drop links

Especially in a storm

But- it clearly needed doing
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Post by enuff_zed » Sat Nov 27, 2021 5:07 pm

Well done mate.
I reckon you deserve TWO Pimms tonight. :D :D :D
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Post by bigwinn » Sat Nov 27, 2021 5:11 pm

Cheers bud

Was dreading it
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Post by markplant » Sat Nov 27, 2021 5:32 pm

Top work Stuart
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Post by bigwinn » Sat Nov 27, 2021 5:39 pm

Cheers Mark!
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Post by enuff_zed » Sat Nov 27, 2021 5:41 pm

bigwinn wrote: Sat Nov 27, 2021 5:11 pm Cheers bud

Was dreading it
Told you before mate, you come over here and remove this flippin' centre air vent and I'll happily do the rear ARB for you. :headbang:
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Post by bigwinn » Sat Nov 27, 2021 5:45 pm

enuff_zed wrote: Sat Nov 27, 2021 5:41 pm
bigwinn wrote: Sat Nov 27, 2021 5:11 pm Cheers bud

Was dreading it
Told you before mate, you come over here and remove this flippin' centre air vent and I'll happily do the rear ARB for you. :headbang:
Be careful what you wish for

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Post by bigwinn » Sun Jan 30, 2022 12:51 pm

Project Aero has just rolled off the drive into new ownership

Have to say I thoroughly enjoyed that one and I hope it lives a long and pampered life!

Onto the next one!

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Post by enuff_zed » Sun Jan 30, 2022 1:20 pm

bigwinn wrote: Sun Jan 30, 2022 12:51 pm Project Aero has just rolled off the drive into new ownership

Have to say I thoroughly enjoyed that one and I hope it lives a long and pampered life!

Onto the next one!

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I'll give it 48 hours to fill the gap. :poke:
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Post by IRD » Sun Jan 30, 2022 1:21 pm

Congratulations Stuart. Now you have some space for the next project👍👍

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Post by Zedebee » Sun Jan 30, 2022 2:34 pm

Well done mate :thumbsup: keeping the Z4 dream alive.
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