Luke and his Z - Getting there!

[LukeMace]

Nice write up

Got to agree with you it is not a job I would want to undertake again in a hurrry, but the end result is well worth the effort though.

Thanks!

I agree that it is very worth the effort!
Just had a look at your thread Swiftly, the red looks great with your interior! Like it a lot!

As Swiftly says, it's really about being patient.
It's not that bad a job to do just fiddly!
Look forward to seeing yours done too Leesfarm07!

Still to get mine fitted to the car! Been a hectic day! Will only take 5 mins so may steal that time this evening once the kids are in bed!

 

[Swiftly]

Thanks!

I agree that it is very worth the effort!
Just had a look at your thread Swiftly, the red looks great with your interior! Like it a lot!

As Swiftly says, it's really about being patient.
It's not that bad a job to do just fiddly!
Look forward to seeing yours done too Leesfarm07!

Still to get mine fitted to the car! Been a hectic day! Will only take 5 mins so may steal that time this evening once the kids are in bed!

I am looking forward to seeing the photos of the unvailing and finshed gaiters in situ Luke!

 

[LukeMace]

Finished product... Crappy light so will get a better one up tomorrow...

Play spot the difference. Single and double silver stitching after all that I may have to take it back off and start again!! I could just change the gear knob gaiter but I much prefer the double stitch pattern than the single

Apart from that though I think it looks Great!!

 

[LukeMace]

They are sending the double stitched one out tomorrow so I guess I'll be redoing this again this week!!
Joy!!

 

[Leesfarm07]

Just noticed mines only single stitching. Did you order another or are they replacing it foc? Btw how does the material fit around those two legs at the front of the handbrake gaiter? Looks fantastic though

 

[LukeMace]

They are sending another out FOC cos it should if been the Sam as the GearKnob gaiter.
Very impressed with their communication and level of service though

 

[Swiftly]

Finished product... Crappy light so will get a better one up tomorrow...

Play spot the difference. Single and double silver stitching after all that I may have to take it back off and start again!! I could just change the gear knob gaiter but I much prefer the double stitch pattern than the single

Apart from that though I think it looks Great!!

Looks fab, will be better though when you get the double stitched one! J F Boots are a great company to deal with, excellent communications and prompt first class service, can't recommend them enough

 

[LukeMace]

So Keyless entry system arrived today along with Push Start / Stop.

Few pictures...
Everything together

The size of the keyfob. I'm happy with the size of it. I won't have it in my wallet buy take it as a key with my wallet and phone.

This made me laugh though!! Look at the size of this thing!!
Glad I bought a BMW 1 series button I will be using instead of this one

Wring diagram doesn't look too bad to follow...

This may end up replacing my OEM alarm if I want all the features. Which is fine. There is a motion sensor with the kit and also an ultrasonic sensor for the cabin, also the key acts as an immobiliser. If key is not near the car it simply won't start. If someone takes my car for some reason with engine on (hijack) car will automatically stop when it stops sending the key which will a,ways stay in my pocket!

Little more study to do over the next week before I attack this I think. May find somehow of using the current car sensors instead of the ones supplied with this kit.

Really like what I see so far!

 

[LukeMace]

I also bought 2 50mm exhaust sleeves and clamps so I can try out the exhaust bypass mod :evil:

 

[LukeMace]

Found this which will be useful when putting in the 1 series button...
Will have to take button apart and use my own switch mechanism

http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?t=26719

 

[Machine monkey]

I also bought 2 50mm exhaust sleeves and clamps so I can try out the exhaust bypass mod :evil:

You have started work already on this. I am back in work today i am going to hunt around and find some metal for the tips. I am also going to look and see if i can get hold of some bends for the pipe work.

 

[LukeMace]

I also bought 2 50mm exhaust sleeves and clamps so I can try out the exhaust bypass mod :evil:

You have started work already on this. I am back in work today i am going to hunt around and find some metal for the tips. I am also going to look and see if i can get hold of some bends for the pipe work.

Im not going to tackle the Quad at the min but the bypass should only take half hour to do
Cut off Rear Silencer
Measure, Cut and bend Bypass pipe
Drill hole in rear Input pipe and in front exit pipe
Pop on Bypass pipe and weld round the both sides of pipe
Put Silencer back on with sleeves and clamps
Start engine and hope it makes a difference!!
Make sound clip of the difference
Post sound clip on here of said difference
Take car for hoon

 

[LukeMace]

This came through again today

 

[Machine monkey]

The double stitching is much better Luke

 

[Swiftly]

Shame you have to go through the hassle of removing the other one though which you already know will be a pain in the rear end, but end result will more than compensate for the hassle.

 

[Leesfarm07]

This came through again today

Don't forget to post some pics of the double stitched handbrake cover fitted as I might have to change mine if it looks better

 

[shawna]

Hi Luke sent you a pm did you get it please?

 

[LukeMace]

Grr, dislike this job even more having to of done it twice in a week!!

Finally done...

Looking forward to getting it all fitted in the morning! Will post up pics when on

 

[LukeMace]

Hi Luke sent you a pm did you get it please?

PM sent mate

 

[Swiftly]

Grr, dislike this job even more having to of done it twice in a week!!

Finally done...

Looking forward to getting it all fitted in the morning! Will post up pics when on

Looks good Luke, you will soon be an expert at removing and fitting handbrake gaiters, I bet you were quicker second time around!