Recent content by Jonno27

Something else I should say. If you google "fitting gravity exhaust to BMW Z4" you will find a video by Keep em running. This is a very good guide and will show youth after market exhaust hangers you'll need and where to fit spacers

Yes I have had it fitted, and yes it's the N52 engine My mechanic told me it was a bit of a pig to fit and need to fettle the exhaust to get it to fit. I still need to do some fine adjustments on it, and I need to make a heat shield for the bumper where the exhaust goes, but other than that...

I use Millsys Autos in Nuneaton, or just outside near Ridge Lane. They are a BMW and Mini specialist and really know their stuff. Family business ran by Jason and his wife Tina. I used them to look after my Mini R56 I used to have, and now use them to look after my E86...

I used to cover my TVR with a good quality full outdoor cover. After the second year I decided not to cover it again as the paintwork was getting small scratches off it from the wind blowing it about. I made sure it was tied down tight but still got the scratches. If you're going to SORN your...

I'm seriously considering doing this ad wiring the lights up to a live feed to use them as DRL's. I need to speak with my mechanic to check everything out, but great idea

I bought a new stainless CAT back system off Gravity. Bought it off Ebay as there was a discount code knocking £75 off, which brought the price down to £299.99 I have booked my car in with my garage and they are fitting the system for me tomorrow, Thursday. I have took a video of the exhaust...

I've recently bought the Gravity CAT back system. Had a code off eBay that saved me £75 so only paid £299.99 Not fitted it yet and will be getting my mechanic to do the work as I don't have a ramp, and I'm not as young as I used to be lol. The system looks good, and you get the flag gaskets...

Excellent description and photo's. A really helpful post. The steering on my 2008 E86 feels like you're having to constantly adjust the steering to keep it in a straight line. I think after reading your post it may be a little tight. Well worth having ago at this. Thank you

Thanks for all the replies. Some interesting ideas

I'm sure these are a common issue with these cars and was wondering if anyone has renovated the front fog lights on their Z4. I have a 2008 Z4 E86 and the reflectors have perished and was wondering if anyone has dismantled them and re-chromed the inside of these? With the price of a new unit...

So my E86 went in for a full inspection with my local BMW specialist today and he found a few little things that need sorting but nothing major. it is a 17 year old car after all. The steering issue he solved, he set the tracking up right. Why the garage I bought the car from couldn't sort it I...

Not sticky, just constantly trying to keep it in a straight line

Yeah, I think because the steering is at the front the garage didn't bother looking at the rears. One of the first things I did when I got the car was check the tyre pressures. They were out a bit but spot on now, though I feel I better check them again after getting the car back from the dodgy...

I have a friend with his own garage. He has a 4 wheel laser alignment system so will be getting him to check the geometry

The garage has fitted new lollipop bushes but cheap ones. I plan on changing them to Lemforde ones at a latter date. They have done a full wheel alignment and recalibrated th steering, apparently. Like I said I don't trust the garage lol