My z4 3.0 project thread (lots of pics)

[sam1832]

I'd be interested to see the key hole delete!
Although I thought there was somewhere that sold a cap somewhere? Id really like mine to be done

There is an American site called bumper plugs

But at $20 a plug its pretty expensive

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[chris_p]

If the blanking plug looks good I'd pay you for one mate

 

[srhutch]

Was this the car used by Simpson Motorsport?

Reason I ask is the button by the gearlever. Their site is down though so cant confirm.

 

[sam1832]

If the blanking plug looks good I'd pay you for one mate

If it looks ok I would gladly sent you one,

I will prime it you will just need to spray it your self unless you have the same colour as me

Was this the car used by Simpson Motorsport?

Reason I ask is the button by the gearlever. Their site is down though so cant confirm.

I don't no, the button by the gear stick is for a traffic master system


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[andysat]

Do you have to seal the small holes in the rear lights?

 

[sam1832]

Do you have to seal the small holes in the rear lights?

No they have a bottom to them

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[andysat]

Ah

 

[sam1832]

So yesterday my lamin-x arrived and today i stuck it on:

Back Before:

Back After:

Front Before:

Front After:

Mod list:
So far:
Foam Removed From Soundgenerator
Oil, Air and Pollen filters replaced
Diff, Gear box and Engine Oil changed
De-baged
De-french fried
Extiror Trim Restored with G'Technique
Interior Trim wrapped with 3m Vinyl
Replace Aux And Air Con Belts + Tensioner
Dice Installed
TR30 Speed Camera Detector Installed
Re-mapped to 239 BHP and 229 ib/ft
Smoked Head And Tail Lights (lamin-x)

Mods planned
Painted caliipers
Change brake fluid + CDV removal
Retro Fit MFSW
Steering Wheel Re-Trimmed
Retro Fit Cruise Control (ordered part)
Short Shifter (ordered) + M Gear Knob
Detail


Thanks for looking

 

[domsz4]

what do you mean by foam removed from sound generator? what does that do?

still trying to figure out what the CDV. putting it into the search gives me no resopnces

 

[ranski]

what do you mean by foam removed from sound generator? what does that do?

http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=15035&hilit=sound+generator

 

[sam1832]

what do you mean by foam removed from sound generator? what does that do?

Lets more noise from the engine into the cabin,

the foam is just a noise baffle, and with them removed you get a noticbly louder engine sound inside

 

[domsz4]

what do you mean by foam removed from sound generator? what does that do?

Lets more noise from the engine into the cabin,

the foam is just a noise baffle, and with them removed you get a noticbly louder engine sound inside

ah right, where is this bit? i find with my 3.0l i get an annoying sound at certain revs. it really resonates in your ear and can be a little unpleasant. not sure i want more noise but maybe the lack of foam will change it a bit. cheers

 

[sam1832]

what do you mean by foam removed from sound generator? what does that do?

Lets more noise from the engine into the cabin,

the foam is just a noise baffle, and with them removed you get a noticbly louder engine sound inside

ah right, where is this bit? i find with my 3.0l i get an annoying sound at certain revs. it really resonates in your ear and can be a little unpleasant. not sure i want more noise but maybe the lack of foam will change it a bit. cheers

Open the bonnet, left hand side, follow up from the air box

the intake pipe work has a bit that splits off, this is the sound generator see pic.

It has a jublie clip at the front that needs undoing, and clip below it that needs undoing,

the part that goes to the bulk head pulls out

With it out, pull it apart (pussh fittings) there is two bits of foam, remove one or both

depending on which one you remove the sound can be tailored to what you want

 

[domsz4]

nice one thanks

 

[bs0u0118]

What did you use to revamp the door gab handles? Looks great!

 

[sam1832]

What did you use to revamp the door gab handles? Looks great!

Thanks

I used 3m vinyl

I will find a link for ebay when in not on my phone mate

Make sure you get 3m tho the cheaper stuff is just that and is real hard work


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[bs0u0118]

What did you use to revamp the door gab handles? Looks great!

Thanks

I used 3m vinyl

I will find a link for ebay when in not on my phone mate

Make sure you get 3m tho the cheaper stuff is just that and is real hard work


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Nice one, a link would be great, I need to do my drivers side trim.

 

[sam1832]

What did you use to revamp the door gab handles? Looks great!

Thanks

I used 3m vinyl

I will find a link for ebay when in not on my phone mate

Make sure you get 3m tho the cheaper stuff is just that and is real hard work


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Nice one, a link would be great, I need to do my drivers side trim.

Here you go
URL: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=110638500118

Its very good stuff

Jus check that enough before you order as I didn't look at the size

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[craig3.2]

what do you mean by foam removed from sound generator? what does that do?

still trying to figure out what the CDV. putting it into the search gives me no resopnces

1st 1,a well documented topic on here..as adamski would say/its been done to death,lol..alot of ppl do it,but some(like myself)dont see the need. each to their own.

As for th cdv..its the CLUTCH DELAY VALVE.
You can get a modified one of these,or modify it yourself. available from the likes of zeckhausen,which improves/gets rid of the jerky change you can get between 1st/2nd gears.
BMW over-engineered the car with this being fitted,as it cures a problem that doesnt exist/ie makes bad drivers able to change gear,haha.
It causes jerkiness in lower gearchanges,almost making the car die on you inbetween gears at times...SO A MODIFIED CDV IS A GOOD MOD(Basically a blanked off cdv)and easy to install

 

[Mitch89]

As for th cdv..its the CLUTCH DELAY VALVE.
You can get a modified one of these,or modify it yourself. available from the likes of zeckhausen,which improves/gets rid of the jerky change you can get between 1st/2nd gears.
BMW over-engineered the car with this being fitted,as it cures a problem that doesnt exist/ie makes bad drivers able to change gear,haha.
It causes jerkiness in lower gearchanges,almost making the car die on you inbetween gears at times...SO A MODIFIED CDV IS A GOOD MOD(Basically a blanked off cdv)and easy to install

I've read on a number of boards that the CDV can simply be removed at the hoses connected directly, without a modified valve. What's the benefit to modding the valve instead of removing it?