Recent content by rich1068

That's what I used on mine. I usually use the Armor All kit which is just chemical wipes but there was some marring on the lenses of the Zed so something abrasive was required. Cerakote fitted the bill.

Great stuff. Thank you. Even though mileage will be sub-5k per year it'll be getting an oil and filter change annually. I have changed transmission fluid before but on autos. Is it as necessary with a manual? And diff oil is a good shout. No sign of any leaks so far 🤞 Belts are on my list...

Good call. Thank you. Luckily I took advantage of BMW's ancient car discount (or whatever it's called) and got an Inspection II done at a main dealer not long after purchase.

I've had my '05 2.2i a little while now and so far it's been pretty much pain free. Touch wood. A few niggles easily sorted. The car doesn't present with any faults and there are still a couple of service items I'd like to address (belts, coolant) but I'd like to preempt the "They all do that...

Put my plate on. This must mean I'm keeping it.

2005 2.2i here. I just can't catch a break.

Appreciated. I'll let him know.

Extra 10 brake per pair or per side?

Ha! What are the chances? The chap at the cafe has a mind to promote this bit of local history. I'd never heard of it. We sat outside chatting but every few minutes something went screaming past. On the road to Monyash we were overtaken in quick succession by a McClaren, a Ferrari and an...

Didn't really do anything to it other than drive it. We got up a little earlier than normal to head for the Full Throttle Cafe near Buxton. This involved a drive out from west Sheffield to Bakewell, taking the B5055 Monyash Road, through Monyash to the A515 Ashbourne/Buxton road, a right and...

Just to round off this introduction thread I wanted to share my thoughts on the Z4 after a smidge over a month with the car. Things that needed immediate attention service broken ARB link broken door latch and worn Bowden cable err... that's it Things I still need to see to replace old run...

Good call.

Obviously it's started lashing it down now so I can't look. Which plastic cover? I assume 1.

Spotted that myself. https://ebay.io/m/SHayzX Crackers.

Thank you both. I'll dig out the trim tools and have a look. I'd spotted the Z4 in the supermarket car park a few times and assumed he was a member of staff. Yesterday while driving in he was just in front of me and had the hard top fitted. It looked rather smart so I went over and tapped on...