Inkey$ Z4 3.0 project diary

pvr · Post by **pvr** » Sun Mar 05, 2023 11:06 pm

And you live in South London? I don’t believe you

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Sun Mar 05, 2023 11:29 pm

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.

inkey$ · Post by **inkey$** » Sun Mar 05, 2023 11:32 pm

Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Sun Mar 05, 2023 11:29 pm 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 was actually shocked at the difference it made in the Zed. So much better IMO.

inkey$ · Post by **inkey$** » Thu Mar 16, 2023 7:31 pm

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

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inkey$ · Post by **inkey$** » Mon Mar 20, 2023 1:44 pm

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?

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inkey$ · Post by **inkey$** » Mon Mar 27, 2023 10:30 am

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.

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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/

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inkey$ · Post by **inkey$** » Mon Mar 27, 2023 10:33 am

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.

pvr · Post by **pvr** » Mon Mar 27, 2023 11:46 am

inkey$ wrote: ↑Mon Mar 27, 2023 10:30 am 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!).

I bought a new set at the time from the dealer, were £900 at the time. That is a few years ago though.

inkey$ · Post by **inkey$** » Mon Mar 27, 2023 12:11 pm

pvr wrote: ↑Mon Mar 27, 2023 11:46 am
inkey$ wrote: ↑Mon Mar 27, 2023 10:30 am 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!).

I bought a new set at the time from the dealer, were £900 at the time. That is a few years ago though.

Then I’ve saved myself a whopping £180

paddy wright · Post by **paddy wright** » Mon Mar 27, 2023 3:53 pm

That’s a dear refurb at £400

inkey$ · Post by **inkey$** » Mon Mar 27, 2023 4:37 pm

paddy wright wrote: ↑Mon Mar 27, 2023 3:53 pm That’s a dear refurb at £400

Wheels were £400 + £320 to get refurbished again.

paddy wright · Post by **paddy wright** » Mon Mar 27, 2023 5:23 pm

Ah- that’s better for the refurb- but still a ball ache!

inkey$ · Post by **inkey$** » Mon Mar 27, 2023 5:27 pm

paddy wright wrote: ↑Mon Mar 27, 2023 5:23 pm Ah- that’s better for the refurb- but still a ball ache!

Massive ball ache! Makes me feel a little sick, but then they will be perfect when done and as new.

paddy wright · Post by **paddy wright** » Mon Mar 27, 2023 6:11 pm

inkey$ wrote: ↑Mon Mar 27, 2023 5:27 pm
paddy wright wrote: ↑Mon Mar 27, 2023 5:23 pm Ah- that’s better for the refurb- but still a ball ache!
Massive ball ache! Makes me feel a little sick, but then they will be perfect when done and as new.

Just don’t curb them

T_J_G · Post by **T_J_G** » Mon Mar 27, 2023 8:03 pm

At least it’ll all be sorted, you’ll soon forget about the money. That’s what I keep telling myself

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