E85 - 2.2i - Mods Tracking

[Winn]

Hi all, creating this post to track, as well as share all the bits and pieces that I modify on my zed.

:!: Feel free to ask any questions :!:

Completed
- Leather M gear knob;
- Chrome exhaust ends / covers;
- E60 18” M wheels;
- New battery;
- Oil change;
- Front springs;
- Ignition;
- New spark plugs;
- Bosch ignition coils;
- MAN oil filter;
- Bosch air filter;
- New eicher abs traction sensor;
- Stubby aerial;
- Service check / diagnosis;
- Third brake light;
- Back badge;
- Wheels badges;
- Interior led lights 6000k;
- Fix seats leather wear;
- Bluetooth on cd mag;
- Polish;
- Matte black grille;
- Gaptech module;
- Cup holders;

Planned / Orders placed
- Callipers paint;
- Wheels refurbishment;


Long term plan
- Brake discs replacement;

To research
///from bigwinn
- Vanos refurb
- CDV delete

 

[Winn]

Pics

 

[Winn]

More pics

 

[enuff_zed]

Good work mate. Not hanging about.
Those E60 wheels: think that's what Vall has on the rear of hers, with standard fronts. Certainly fill the arches better, but think only 8", not 8.5"?
Have you kept standards on the front?

 

[Winn]

Good work mate. Not hanging about.
Those E60 wheels: think that's what Vall has on the rear of hers, with standard fronts. Certainly fill the arches better, but think only 8", not 8.5"?
Have you kept standards on the front?

Thanks! Will edit my post later with links and prices too. Re: wheels, I bought it with a full set.

 

[bigwinn]

I did the cupholders from Amazon on my old z

well worth it and easy to do

 

[Winn]

I did the cupholders from Amazon on my old z

well worth it and easy to do

Can’t wait, it’s really pissing me off lol.

 

[Winn]

Polish done

 

[bigwinn]

I’d add these to your list if you want a noticeable difference

Vanos refurb
CDV delete

 

[Winn]

I’d add these to your list if you want a noticeable difference

Vanos refurb
CDV delete

Thank you, never heard of. I will look into this.

 

[bigwinn]

Plenty of accounts on here re vanos

Pound for pound it was the best performance and smooth running change I made- the kit from x8r was around £100 and took 4 hours

Before and after the difference was stunning- even my missus noticed and she is usually clueless

 

[Winn]

Plenty of accounts on here re vanos

Pound for pound it was the best performance and smooth running change I made- the kit from x8r was around £100 and took 4 hours

Before and after the difference was stunning- even my missus noticed and she is usually clueless

This is a great change. I can see why it works well. But it seems a bit complex to do. Since I don’t have a garage / tools, I’d likely need someone to do it for me. Any idea of how much something like this would cost?

 

[bigwinn]

Where abouts in MCR are you?

If you ask on here I am sure people will recommend a few VANOS gurus near you-

 

[Winn]

Front grille done

 

[Winn]

Where abouts in MCR are you?

If you ask on here I am sure people will recommend a few VANOS gurus near you-

In the city, will need to look a bit into it.

 

[Winn]

Gaptech installed today. 8)
I only took a pic with the wires. The installation was rather simple. The module comes wired with loose, unconnected wires that must be linked to the wires of the car. For this, you can expose wires and solder or use various bypass connectors such as the scotchlock connectors provided. This video was useful in understanding how they work:
https://youtu.be/JG7VTxPXAKs

It’s great having the ability to open/close the roof with one press of a button, as well as open/close from the car key.