Bonnet gap

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garland

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Hi I am new to the forum.

Looking for a Z4M Coupe with low miles.
This one has caught my eye but is the bonnet alignment OK? or is that normal for a Z4M coupe?

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Looks like the bonnet catches need to be adjusted. There are three, one in the centre and one either side, there is a simple screw mechanism for adjusting them. Check that out first.

If that doesn't sort it I'd be a bit worried, something is not right.
 
dont these cars have adjustable spacers each side that set the height of the bonnet?
never looked but my fiat grande punto had them....
 
Looks like the bonnet catch hasn't engaged properly, I don't think you could rule it out without looking at it.
 
buzyg said:
Looks like the bonnet catches need to be adjusted. There are three, one in the centre and one either side, there is a simple screw mechanism for adjusting them. Check that out first.

If that doesn't sort it I'd be a bit worried, something is not right.
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Not on all, 2 outer on mine and a secure catch in the middle
 
Steve220 said:
buzyg said:
Looks like the bonnet catches need to be adjusted. There are three, one in the centre and one either side, there is a simple screw mechanism for adjusting them. Check that out first.

If that doesn't sort it I'd be a bit worried, something is not right.
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Not on all, 2 outer on mine and a secure catch in the middle
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So that's six rather than half a dozen then? :lol:
 
///M's (and iirc some other late models) have a bonnet catch on either side.

If you look on their site the other photos show it perfectly aligned thus concluding it just wasn't shut :wink:

Bit pricey though...
 
wouldnt be too hasty to walk away till i checked out the bonnet catches like others say, looks like the passenger side may just not have clicked shut, i have done this myself, now i put two fingers right on the two front corners as i firmly shut bonnet from about 8 inches , this ensures the catches lock without any risk of denting the bonnet, good hunting :thumbsup:
 
The catches at the sides are known for failing occasionally IIRC. There are 3 catches as said, but also two adjustable rubber stops with a spring loaded screw in the centre either side for pushing the bonnet up when you release it - these can be adjusted up or down. Could be the one on the right of the photo is set too high, or the catch has failed and the spring is pushing it up. The bumper itself looks square and level if you look at it relative to the headlights and wings, so worth a look.

This is what the rubber stops look like : http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/bmw-e36-e..._CarParts_SM&hash=item35bff6fccb#ht_500wt_689

Says boot on eBay, but this is what is on mine, one either side.
 
Bing said:
The catches at the sides are known for failing occasionally IIRC. There are 3 catches as said, but also two adjustable rubber stops with a spring loaded screw in the centre either side for pushing the bonnet up when you release it - these can be adjusted up or down. Could be the one on the right of the photo is set too high, or the catch has failed and the spring is pushing it up. The bumper itself looks square and level if you look at it relative to the headlights and wings, so worth a look.

This is what the rubber stops look like : http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/bmw-e36-e..._CarParts_SM&hash=item35bff6fccb#ht_500wt_689

Says boot on eBay, but this is what is on mine, one either side.
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Bang on.... Just reset the bumpstops
 
cj10jeeper, sorry mate, wasn't ignoring you, just posting the usual essay whilst you found out the facts :oops: :D
 
Bing said:
cj10jeeper, sorry mate, wasn't ignoring you, just posting the usual essay whilst you found out the facts :oops: :D
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No worries - though it just wasn't closed at first but idly went to look at the car and looks just fine. Wouldn't give you £19k for an '57 Zed though
 
garland said:
Been to see:
The front left wing has been sprayed. Walked away
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Sprayed badly, or repaired properly?

I'd assume most cars will not have 100% original paintwork, even some are refinished before they first owner collects them.

My bumper gets a rub-down & respray when the road rash gets too bad, and I'm sure a prospective buyer would prefer that to one that looks like a pimply teenager :P
 
mmm-five said:
garland said:
Been to see:
The front left wing has been sprayed. Walked away
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Sprayed badly, or repaired properly?

I'd assume most cars will not have 100% original paintwork, even some are refinished before they first owner collects them.

My bumper gets a rub-down & respray when the road rash gets too bad, and I'm sure a prospective buyer would prefer that to one that looks like a pimply teenager :P
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I agree with this.
 
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