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What have you done to your car today?

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Post by 3gGT01 » Sat May 27, 2023 3:37 am

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Calipers finally on! Using Brembo street pads and an 18mm front wheel spacer. Spacer is providing adequate clearance between caliper and rim. :o As Dubbedown figured out, I have the ZCP rims not CSL's. So far no issues! :thumbsup:
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Post by Dubbedown » Sat May 27, 2023 4:27 am

3gGT01 wrote: Sat May 27, 2023 3:37 am IMG_1563.jpeg
Calipers finally on! Using Brembo street pads and an 18mm front wheel spacer. Spacer is providing adequate clearance between caliper and rim. :o As Dubbedown figured out, I have the ZCP rims not CSL's. So far no issues! :thumbsup:
Looking good man, got that Superman theme going on. Next time u order maintenance parts be sure to add some new valve stem caps, those black ones are doing a disservice to your wheels :rofl:

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Post by 3gGT01 » Sat May 27, 2023 1:31 pm

Dubbedown wrote: Sat May 27, 2023 4:27 am
3gGT01 wrote: Sat May 27, 2023 3:37 am IMG_1563.jpeg
Calipers finally on! Using Brembo street pads and an 18mm front wheel spacer. Spacer is providing adequate clearance between caliper and rim. :o As Dubbedown figured out, I have the ZCP rims not CSL's. So far no issues! :thumbsup:
Looking good man, got that Superman theme going on. Next time u order maintenance parts be sure to add some new valve stem caps, those black ones are doing a disservice to your wheels :rofl:

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-va ... 6111095436

Are you running running same pad compound front and rear?
Here's a pre-caliper pic with caliper color matching car color.
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I was thinking a patriot look, but I like the Superman theme better. So when are you going to post a pic of your McDonald's themed M?
Silver caps, easy enough!
Running whatever low dust ceramic pads previous owner put on the rear. Want to source some rear calipers, redo and put some matching Brembo street pads (the pads for the front that fit the rear). Not sure if the Brembos are low dust! I doubt it... :driving:
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Post by Dubbedown » Sat May 27, 2023 1:40 pm

Ha in due time. The coupe is sitting on stands going through a laundry list of maintenance to get ready for the track (and long drive to/from) in few weeks. In meantime I’ll be detailing the other cars this holiday weekend weather permitting.
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Post by tomoz4white » Sat May 27, 2023 1:54 pm

Took it for a drive to a local car meet (Somerset Classics Day) and met a fellow Zeder💪👍
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Post by Zedebee » Sat May 27, 2023 1:58 pm

3gGT01 wrote: Sat May 27, 2023 3:37 am Next time u order maintenance parts be sure to add some new valve stem caps, those black ones are doing a disservice to your wheels
If you want to be OCD about it, make sure the centre caps are orientated with the M badge :D
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Post by GengisKaan » Sat May 27, 2023 6:52 pm

Went Mr Miyagi on her.

Paint restoration, polish and a full wax. Time for a beer!

Since owning, I've replaced the scabby bonnet, sprayed the rims, done a load of maintenance too.
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Post by 1536Z4 » Sat May 27, 2023 7:46 pm

GengisKaan wrote: Sat May 27, 2023 6:52 pm Paint restoration, polish and a full wax. Time for a beer!
and a shower !! pretty hot for doing all that today :thumbsup:
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Post by GengisKaan » Sat May 27, 2023 7:58 pm

1536Z4 wrote: Sat May 27, 2023 7:46 pm
GengisKaan wrote: Sat May 27, 2023 6:52 pm Paint restoration, polish and a full wax. Time for a beer!
and a shower !! pretty hot for doing all that today :thumbsup:
My missus agrees haha! Very hot day for it...

Worst part is the car has to sit out in the elements for a week as I'm flying to France in the morning. :thumbsup:
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Post by j3nks79 » Sun May 28, 2023 1:16 pm

And now drivers seat done. Just door cards left to do
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Post by tomoz4white » Sun May 28, 2023 3:50 pm

Flies Off😂
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Post by 1536Z4 » Sun May 28, 2023 5:45 pm

Changed the gagues to some custom ones I had made up and sprayed surrounds from silver to matt black .
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Post by MikeyH » Sun May 28, 2023 6:02 pm

Took a nice drive with wifey down to Topsham from Torquay along the coast road. Went onto the garden centre at Clyst St Mary and back home up the dual carriageway via the Costa on the Plymouth road by the racetrack. Lovely but a bit too hot for the wife.
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Post by j3nks79 » Sun May 28, 2023 6:43 pm

1536Z4 wrote: Sun May 28, 2023 5:45 pm Changed the gagues to some custom ones I had made up and sprayed surrounds from silver to matt black .
These look great. Where did you get the dial kit from?
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Post by TOMGREEN413 » Sun May 28, 2023 6:58 pm

Looks great, very clever :thumbsup:
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