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Inkey$ Z4 3.0 project diary
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And you live in South London? I don’t believe you
Current:
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
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Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
VW ID.3
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Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
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Inkey$ Z4 3.0 project diary (Jobs List)
It's good to know you are pleased with getting the CDV removed.
I've had it done to two Z4s, an E46 and an E90 and it has improved them all, but some more than others.
I've had it done to two Z4s, an E46 and an E90 and it has improved them all, but some more than others.
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
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I was actually shocked at the difference it made in the Zed. So much better IMO.
Current: Project Audi A2 1.4SE
Previously: Z3R 2.8 • E46 330i • Z4R 3.0 • Z4///MC • E90 335i • Z4///MR • Z3///MC 'Breadvan' • Z3R 2.8 • E30 325i R • Z4C • Z4R 3.0
Previously: Z3R 2.8 • E46 330i • Z4R 3.0 • Z4///MC • E90 335i • Z4///MR • Z3///MC 'Breadvan' • Z3R 2.8 • E30 325i R • Z4C • Z4R 3.0
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Inkey$ Z4 3.0 project diary
Not had time to do much lately, but since taking the steering wheel off again and checking the battery connections around the BST, the airbag light remains off after a few ignition-on tests. Don't believe it will stay off but I live in hope.
Did order a MFSW retrofit cable kit from Sopers today though, for the princely sum of £10.19 delivered. Apparently it was the only one left in current UK stock. Part number: 61120394848.
This is the guide I'll be following to retrofit the cable...
viewtopic.php?p=239629&hilit=MFSW+retrofit#p239629
I'm hoping this is the reason my MF buttons dont MF - and I should have known this anyway as I has the exact same problem back in the day (2010 link below) - when a brand new MSport Wheel with buttons was just £242 delivered and I still needed the retrofit kit
viewtopic.php?p=293291&hilit=MFSW#p293291
Did order a MFSW retrofit cable kit from Sopers today though, for the princely sum of £10.19 delivered. Apparently it was the only one left in current UK stock. Part number: 61120394848.
This is the guide I'll be following to retrofit the cable...
viewtopic.php?p=239629&hilit=MFSW+retrofit#p239629
I'm hoping this is the reason my MF buttons dont MF - and I should have known this anyway as I has the exact same problem back in the day (2010 link below) - when a brand new MSport Wheel with buttons was just £242 delivered and I still needed the retrofit kit
viewtopic.php?p=293291&hilit=MFSW#p293291
Current: Project Audi A2 1.4SE
Previously: Z3R 2.8 • E46 330i • Z4R 3.0 • Z4///MC • E90 335i • Z4///MR • Z3///MC 'Breadvan' • Z3R 2.8 • E30 325i R • Z4C • Z4R 3.0
Previously: Z3R 2.8 • E46 330i • Z4R 3.0 • Z4///MC • E90 335i • Z4///MR • Z3///MC 'Breadvan' • Z3R 2.8 • E30 325i R • Z4C • Z4R 3.0
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Fast service from Sopers in Lincoln. Retrofit cable to enable multifunction capability of my wheel, arrived today. Dual wire with 2 x scotch locks for tapping into the light switch unit.
Does anyone still have the official BMW how-to PDF for this job?
Does anyone still have the official BMW how-to PDF for this job?
Current: Project Audi A2 1.4SE
Previously: Z3R 2.8 • E46 330i • Z4R 3.0 • Z4///MC • E90 335i • Z4///MR • Z3///MC 'Breadvan' • Z3R 2.8 • E30 325i R • Z4C • Z4R 3.0
Previously: Z3R 2.8 • E46 330i • Z4R 3.0 • Z4///MC • E90 335i • Z4///MR • Z3///MC 'Breadvan' • Z3R 2.8 • E30 325i R • Z4C • Z4R 3.0
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Inkey$ Z4 3.0 project diary (black MV2 temp wheels)
My hard-learned lesson in buying wheels from eBay is going to cost me another £320 to get the 107 wheels re-powdercoated in BMW Silver (may as well have bought a brand new set from BMW if still available!).
When I bought them the finish was fine, but two if them were almost crayon grey with little to no metal flake in the paint.
Dropped the car off at Rimtec Wheels in Meopham for the work and they lent me some rather fetching black MV2s. Quite like the look tbh. Pickup the refurbished wheels in a few days time.
http://www.rimtecrefurbs.co.uk/
When I bought them the finish was fine, but two if them were almost crayon grey with little to no metal flake in the paint.
Dropped the car off at Rimtec Wheels in Meopham for the work and they lent me some rather fetching black MV2s. Quite like the look tbh. Pickup the refurbished wheels in a few days time.
http://www.rimtecrefurbs.co.uk/
Last edited by inkey$ on Mon Mar 27, 2023 10:38 am, edited 2 times in total.
Current: Project Audi A2 1.4SE
Previously: Z3R 2.8 • E46 330i • Z4R 3.0 • Z4///MC • E90 335i • Z4///MR • Z3///MC 'Breadvan' • Z3R 2.8 • E30 325i R • Z4C • Z4R 3.0
Previously: Z3R 2.8 • E46 330i • Z4R 3.0 • Z4///MC • E90 335i • Z4///MR • Z3///MC 'Breadvan' • Z3R 2.8 • E30 325i R • Z4C • Z4R 3.0
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Inkey$ Z4 3.0 project diary (black MV2 temp wheels)
In other news, my airbag light is still off a month after clearing it last. Reckon it was the connections to the battery in the boot as the last time I took the steering wheel off, I removed, cleaned and reconnected all the electrical connectors. So far, so good.
Last edited by inkey$ on Mon Mar 27, 2023 6:06 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Current: Project Audi A2 1.4SE
Previously: Z3R 2.8 • E46 330i • Z4R 3.0 • Z4///MC • E90 335i • Z4///MR • Z3///MC 'Breadvan' • Z3R 2.8 • E30 325i R • Z4C • Z4R 3.0
Previously: Z3R 2.8 • E46 330i • Z4R 3.0 • Z4///MC • E90 335i • Z4///MR • Z3///MC 'Breadvan' • Z3R 2.8 • E30 325i R • Z4C • Z4R 3.0
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Inkey$ Z4 3.0 project diary (black MV2 temp wheels)
I bought a new set at the time from the dealer, were £900 at the time. That is a few years ago though.
Current:
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
VW ID.3
Previous:
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
VW ID.3
Previous:
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
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Inkey$ Z4 3.0 project diary (black MV2 temp wheels)
Then I’ve saved myself a whopping £180
Current: Project Audi A2 1.4SE
Previously: Z3R 2.8 • E46 330i • Z4R 3.0 • Z4///MC • E90 335i • Z4///MR • Z3///MC 'Breadvan' • Z3R 2.8 • E30 325i R • Z4C • Z4R 3.0
Previously: Z3R 2.8 • E46 330i • Z4R 3.0 • Z4///MC • E90 335i • Z4///MR • Z3///MC 'Breadvan' • Z3R 2.8 • E30 325i R • Z4C • Z4R 3.0
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Inkey$ Z4 3.0 project diary (black MV2 temp wheels)
That’s a dear refurb at £400
Z4 2.2 sterling grey,Msport seats,retrofit cupholders,cruise,footwell lights,sound gen and mfsw,18"ellipsoids,xenons+light washers,ZHPknob,folding mirrors,3"stubby,update wheel caps,gateway300 ipod, wind deflector to keep the wife happy!
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Wheels were £400 + £320 to get refurbished again.
Current: Project Audi A2 1.4SE
Previously: Z3R 2.8 • E46 330i • Z4R 3.0 • Z4///MC • E90 335i • Z4///MR • Z3///MC 'Breadvan' • Z3R 2.8 • E30 325i R • Z4C • Z4R 3.0
Previously: Z3R 2.8 • E46 330i • Z4R 3.0 • Z4///MC • E90 335i • Z4///MR • Z3///MC 'Breadvan' • Z3R 2.8 • E30 325i R • Z4C • Z4R 3.0
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Ah- that’s better for the refurb- but still a ball ache!
Z4 2.2 sterling grey,Msport seats,retrofit cupholders,cruise,footwell lights,sound gen and mfsw,18"ellipsoids,xenons+light washers,ZHPknob,folding mirrors,3"stubby,update wheel caps,gateway300 ipod, wind deflector to keep the wife happy!
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Massive ball ache! Makes me feel a little sick, but then they will be perfect when done and as new.paddy wright wrote: ↑Mon Mar 27, 2023 5:23 pm Ah- that’s better for the refurb- but still a ball ache!
Current: Project Audi A2 1.4SE
Previously: Z3R 2.8 • E46 330i • Z4R 3.0 • Z4///MC • E90 335i • Z4///MR • Z3///MC 'Breadvan' • Z3R 2.8 • E30 325i R • Z4C • Z4R 3.0
Previously: Z3R 2.8 • E46 330i • Z4R 3.0 • Z4///MC • E90 335i • Z4///MR • Z3///MC 'Breadvan' • Z3R 2.8 • E30 325i R • Z4C • Z4R 3.0
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Just don’t curb theminkey$ wrote: ↑Mon Mar 27, 2023 5:27 pmMassive ball ache! Makes me feel a little sick, but then they will be perfect when done and as new.paddy wright wrote: ↑Mon Mar 27, 2023 5:23 pm Ah- that’s better for the refurb- but still a ball ache!
Z4 2.2 sterling grey,Msport seats,retrofit cupholders,cruise,footwell lights,sound gen and mfsw,18"ellipsoids,xenons+light washers,ZHPknob,folding mirrors,3"stubby,update wheel caps,gateway300 ipod, wind deflector to keep the wife happy!
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Inkey$ Z4 3.0 project diary (black MV2 temp wheels)
At least it’ll all be sorted, you’ll soon forget about the money. That’s what I keep telling myself
E85 2003 Z4 3.0i