mr wilks said:Like the stealth look & i'm a big fan of switching to the M spec tyre sizes but looks like you painted over the rim bolts as well ?
paulgs1000 said:Wow. . .like the work you've done on your Zed Matt.(Upping the side walls to ///M sizes should make the ride a little better as well as looking good
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Like the under hood (we call it the bonnet over here) light - excellent. (You could say brilliant :lol: )
Just one thing - how about darkening the BMW logos on the indicator and bonnet boot badges? Some owners have replaced them with red and white or black and white, even carbon fibre look alike logos.
mattgecko said:Thanks!
I test drove an 07 M coupe and found I my knees against the dash. In the roadster (non M) I have a few inches to spare and its doable.
Do the coupes have less leg room or are the M seats bigger / thicker?
I'm 6'6" in case your wondering.
mattgecko said:Found myself checking the oil in the dark so I made hood lights.
gov said:Yes have M seats - it's a roadster - my first zed was also a roadster but with normal seats - I do think the M seats have less room !
I know what you mean about the "looks " you get climbing in and out of the car - it's an art ! You describe it as "tiny " but over here it's a lot bigger than the usual MGF's and MX5's - over there I presume you have a lot of big muscle American sports cars.
stuartC said:mattgecko said:Found myself checking the oil in the dark so I made hood lights.
The lights are excellent, although I fear you'll more than lighting to check the oil, as the 3.0si doesn't have a dipstick. I spent 15 minutes looking for mine.![]()
Welcome along and the zed looks![]()
paulgs1000 said:I note you said 'half cover' matt - be careful. There has been much posted about heavy half covers scratching the paintwork when used. My mate's black Zed was terribly marked by such a cover. I've had three types of half covers and stopped using the two heavier (proofed fabric) types due to them hazing and scratching the paint. I now only use a light plastic type. You can do a search and read more on the forum.
mattgecko said:paulgs1000 said:I note you said 'half cover' matt - be careful. There has been much posted about heavy half covers scratching the paintwork when used. My mate's black Zed was terribly marked by such a cover. I've had three types of half covers and stopped using the two heavier (proofed fabric) types due to them hazing and scratching the paint. I now only use a light plastic type. You can do a search and read more on the forum.
I was about to pull the trigger on a heavy cover but Marlon saved me and my paint. He recommended the classicadditions.com half cover.