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- Johnbmwz4
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Hi everyone, putting my Zed away in garage and on a CTEK charger. The clamps do not reach to the points in the hand book under the bonnet. I’m assuming I can use another bolt as the negative. Picture attached to show what I’ve done
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- smorris_12
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Yep.
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Scott
Where are we going and why am I in this handbasket?
2006 Z4 2.5si Silbergrau und rot
Scott
Where are we going and why am I in this handbasket?
2006 Z4 2.5si Silbergrau und rot
- Timmyboybunter
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Odd, my ctek fitted just fine. Isn't the 'official' negative over to the left hand side from memory?
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- Timmyboybunter
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This: (need to turn the positive in the best direction). Close, but reaches - on a 3.0 anyway!
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2012 VW Passat 1.4 Tsi Estate
2005 Mercedes CLK 55 AMG
2015 E89 BMW Z4 sDrive35iS (sold)
2010 E89 BMW Z4 sDrive30i (sold)
2003 E85 BMW Z4 3.0 (sold)
2005 Mercedes CLK 55 AMG
2015 E89 BMW Z4 sDrive35iS (sold)
2010 E89 BMW Z4 sDrive30i (sold)
2003 E85 BMW Z4 3.0 (sold)
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- Lifer
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Mine doesn't reach, either.
Ctek do longer leads from the connector apparently that can be bought as an accessory.
Anywhere with a good earth is fine.
Congrats on a VERY clean engine bay BTW. Looks like new!
Ctek do longer leads from the connector apparently that can be bought as an accessory.
Anywhere with a good earth is fine.
Congrats on a VERY clean engine bay BTW. Looks like new!
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
- Johnbmwz4
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Almost reaches, another 3 inch would do the job perfect…….Yes the engine bay is pristine. Luckily was like this when I got it so easy to keep on top of it .A quick wipe with a damp cloth every time I wash the car is all it takes.
BMW E89 3.5i M Sport manual, loving it….
Audi S5 Cab, Great car but not special enough….
BMW E89 3.5i DCT, Havana Brown, should never have sold it…..
BMW E85 3.0 Auto, sadly missed (twice)
Audi S5 Cab, Great car but not special enough….
BMW E89 3.5i DCT, Havana Brown, should never have sold it…..
BMW E85 3.0 Auto, sadly missed (twice)
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Pondrew wrote: ↑Sun Nov 13, 2022 5:56 pm Mine doesn't reach, either.
Ctek do longer leads from the connector apparently that can be bought as an accessory.
Yes, that’s right. Mine didn’t reach so bought an extension cable by Ctek
Anywhere with a good earth is fine.
Congrats on a VERY clean engine bay BTW. Looks like new!
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BMW E85 Z4 2.5
Gone Z4 E85 3.0
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- Lifer
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Story of my life!
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!