Inkey$ Z4 3.0 project diary

inkey$ · Post by **inkey$** » Mon Mar 27, 2023 8:50 pm

Agreed. Its a mantra I have on repeat at the moment, T_J_G

inkey$ · Post by **inkey$** » Thu Mar 30, 2023 2:55 pm

Added the first few coats of Fabric Clinic black to the drivers side bolster on my drivers seat as it was quite faded. Will add a few more thin layers to build up a nice finish.

Also got the heat gun out as the seat itself was suffering from classic Z4 leather sag, and after 5 mins its tightened it up nicely (didn't take a before pic but it was quite saggy).

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inkey$ · Post by **inkey$** » Wed Apr 05, 2023 1:23 pm

Picked up my refurbished 107 wheels today from Rimtec Alloys. They are now - finally - done, corrosion free and the correct BMW colour. Basically they’re as-new and look so much better on the car now.

OEM colour is Deutsch/German Silver.

Also treated them to some new black wheel bolts to replace the rusted efforts that were on the car previously.

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pvr · Post by **pvr** » Wed Apr 05, 2023 2:17 pm

Just some tyreblack now

Looking good as these wheels do, glad they are finally at the quality level where you can enjoy them

T_J_G · Post by **T_J_G** » Wed Apr 05, 2023 2:38 pm

Looking good!

j3nks79 · Post by **j3nks79** » Wed Apr 05, 2023 2:55 pm

Looks good. What is the correct BMW colour?

inkey$ · Post by **inkey$** » Wed Apr 05, 2023 3:26 pm

Thanks all. Colour is known as BMW Deutsche Silver. Standard OEM colour and finish.

enuff_zed · Post by **enuff_zed** » Wed Apr 05, 2023 3:41 pm

Just before you set off each time, check out the rear wheel arches for illegal immigrants. You'll fit a couple in each side easily.

inkey$ · Post by **inkey$** » Wed Apr 05, 2023 5:12 pm

enuff_zed wrote: ↑Wed Apr 05, 2023 3:41 pm Just before you set off each time, check out the rear wheel arches for illegal immigrants. You'll fit a couple in each side easily.

Yeah, yeah, yeah! Its just settling after being jacked up, okay?!

(note to self: get some tyre black and lowering springs)

inkey$ · Post by **inkey$** » Wed Apr 05, 2023 5:14 pm

Oh, and my airbag light is still off so I'm 83% sure I solved it by disconnecting/reconnecting all wiring to the battery and safety terminal. Must just have been dirty.

Had a sunny trip to and from Meopham in Kent for the wheels and gave her some beans on the A2. Such a great car and so much better now the CDV has been removed

pvr · Post by **pvr** » Wed Apr 05, 2023 5:16 pm

I am in two minds about the CDV on the facelift. I am not really noticing it but can "feel" it sometimes.

inkey$ · Post by **inkey$** » Wed Apr 05, 2023 5:19 pm

pvr wrote: ↑Wed Apr 05, 2023 5:16 pm I am in two minds about the CDV on the facelift. I am not really noticing it but can "feel" it sometimes.

I'd live with it if its not bothering you too much and decide later. Maybe after you've been outgunned on a slip road by a 1.2 Polo as you kangaroo towards 20mph

pvr · Post by **pvr** » Wed Apr 05, 2023 5:22 pm

The only reason I have the X5M with 575 HP is so I can out accelerate a white van.

T_J_G · Post by **T_J_G** » Wed Apr 05, 2023 5:51 pm

inkey$ wrote: ↑Wed Apr 05, 2023 5:14 pm Oh, and my airbag light is still off so I'm 83% sure I solved it by disconnecting/reconnecting all wiring to the battery and safety terminal. Must just have been dirty.

Had a sunny trip to and from Meopham in Kent for the wheels and gave her some beans on the A2. Such a great car and so much better now the CDV has been removed

CDV removal now added to my list!

inkey$ · Post by **inkey$** » Wed Apr 05, 2023 6:07 pm

T_J_G wrote: ↑Wed Apr 05, 2023 5:51 pm
inkey$ wrote: ↑Wed Apr 05, 2023 5:14 pm Oh, and my airbag light is still off so I'm 83% sure I solved it by disconnecting/reconnecting all wiring to the battery and safety terminal. Must just have been dirty.

Had a sunny trip to and from Meopham in Kent for the wheels and gave her some beans on the A2. Such a great car and so much better now the CDV has been removed
CDV removal now added to my list!

You wont regret it (at least i hope you wont!)

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Inkey$ Z4 3.0 project diary (refurbished 107 wheels part 2)

Inkey$ Z4 3.0 project diary (refurbished 107 wheels part 2)

Inkey$ Z4 3.0 project diary (refurbished 107 wheels part 2)

Inkey$ Z4 3.0 project diary (refurbished 107 wheels part 2)

Inkey$ Z4 3.0 project diary (refurbished 107 wheels part 2)

Inkey$ Z4 3.0 project diary (refurbished 107 wheels part 2)

Inkey$ Z4 3.0 project diary (refurbished 107 wheels part 2)

Inkey$ Z4 3.0 project diary (refurbished 107 wheels part 2)

Inkey$ Z4 3.0 project diary (refurbished 107 wheels part 2)

Inkey$ Z4 3.0 project diary (refurbished 107 wheels part 2)

Inkey$ Z4 3.0 project diary (refurbished 107 wheels part 2)

Inkey$ Z4 3.0 project diary (refurbished 107 wheels part 2)