Mines the same Andy. Could it be a clear lense issue (different material, doesn’t mould so well)? I’ve struggled for 2 years to get a clear one to fit anywhere close to nice.
Project 2006 Z4 - restoration (Enjoy!)
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Worcester_spoon said:
Think you've hit the nail on the head there.
I've had 2 clear ones now and the edges are tatty.
Lets see what the workshop manager says.
Andy.
wednesday
12;07 pm
Had a call from the workshop manager at Stratstone BMW.
Said one of their techs would be down to see me in the next 2 hours.
3:33 pm, 3 hours 26 mins later .................
I called Stratstone back and spoke to the same workshop manager and asked what was going on. He seemed surprised that nobody had turned up. i said it was too late now, I had to go to a breakdown. We agreed on tomorrow instead.
4:03 pm
Had a call from a mobile who said he was a tech from stratstone and couldn't find my workshop. I said I didn't understand what was going on, because we had agreed tomorrow. So obviously the tech didn't tell the workshop manager that he hadn't called in the 2 hours, and the workshop manager had not told the tech it was thursday instead. Jeez :headbang:
I told him to wait there and I would call down to my workshop and meet him there.
4:08
Met the tech at my shop, and showed him the light. He agreed that the quality of the light was poor. Especially around the edges, and couldn't explain the black silicone. I showed him the forum postings and made clear that the clear light versions seem to be a low quality piece.
He said he would order in another one to see what it is like. then its up to BMW to see what happens next.
If I have to go back to a red light, then so be it, but, well,...........................to be continued.
Andy.
12;07 pm
Had a call from the workshop manager at Stratstone BMW.
Said one of their techs would be down to see me in the next 2 hours.
3:33 pm, 3 hours 26 mins later .................
I called Stratstone back and spoke to the same workshop manager and asked what was going on. He seemed surprised that nobody had turned up. i said it was too late now, I had to go to a breakdown. We agreed on tomorrow instead.
4:03 pm
Had a call from a mobile who said he was a tech from stratstone and couldn't find my workshop. I said I didn't understand what was going on, because we had agreed tomorrow. So obviously the tech didn't tell the workshop manager that he hadn't called in the 2 hours, and the workshop manager had not told the tech it was thursday instead. Jeez :headbang:
I told him to wait there and I would call down to my workshop and meet him there.
4:08
Met the tech at my shop, and showed him the light. He agreed that the quality of the light was poor. Especially around the edges, and couldn't explain the black silicone. I showed him the forum postings and made clear that the clear light versions seem to be a low quality piece.
He said he would order in another one to see what it is like. then its up to BMW to see what happens next.
If I have to go back to a red light, then so be it, but, well,...........................to be continued.
Andy.
Lol! Yeah, slippery slope.....wheeeeeeeee......sw4nny said:Your slipping Andy,its taken you longer to sort a broken boot light than it did to change the clutchoke:
Ironic isn't it. Put a job in someone else's control and it goes pear shape.
First time for about 35 years I've put a car into a garage, and look what happens.
Now my 19 year old wants me to drive him across the pennines tomorrow to Warrington to buy a 2012 bmw 116i sport in white. Oh dear, yet another slippery slope coming up.
Andy.
andyfanshawe said:Lol! Yeah, slippery slope.....wheeeeeeeee......sw4nny said:Your slipping Andy,its taken you longer to sort a broken boot light than it did to change the clutch
Ironic isn't it. Put a job in someone else's control and it goes pear shape.
First time for about 35 years I've put a car into a garage, and look what happens.
Now my 19 year old wants me to drive him across the pennines tomorrow to Warrington to buy a 2012 bmw 116i sport in white. Oh dear, yet another slippery slope coming up.
Andy.
Should have called in to see me, I'm only 9 miles from Warrington..
Mike
Hi Mike.
Damn, didn't realise you were so close! Never crossed my mind tbh.
Next time.
The BMW was a cat D, but was written off twice in the first year and a half of its life! And it looked rough. Even pulled a drivetrain fault while we were there (according to the dash) and went into limited power mode. 4 and a half hours driving for nothing, but I went in the Z4, so atleast it had a work out over the pennines.
Andy.
Damn, didn't realise you were so close! Never crossed my mind tbh.
Next time.
The BMW was a cat D, but was written off twice in the first year and a half of its life! And it looked rough. Even pulled a drivetrain fault while we were there (according to the dash) and went into limited power mode. 4 and a half hours driving for nothing, but I went in the Z4, so atleast it had a work out over the pennines.
Andy.
Had a call from STRATSTONE bmw to say they had received another clear third brake light and it is the same as my last 2. i.e. Of poor quality. So he said there was no point in having another one fitted. he then asked me what i wanted to do.
I said I had bought a BMW quality part and expected to receive one. Not the inferior quality ones that appear to be sold as clear ones. If it has to be a red one, then so be it.
He said he would contact BMW on monday to see what they would do.
Going to be interesting to say the least.............
And we all know whats coming now....................to be continued.
Andy.
I said I had bought a BMW quality part and expected to receive one. Not the inferior quality ones that appear to be sold as clear ones. If it has to be a red one, then so be it.
He said he would contact BMW on monday to see what they would do.
Going to be interesting to say the least.............
And we all know whats coming now....................to be continued.
Andy.
Over a week later, and.....have BMW contacted me about the substandard light unit? Err......No,
Not a squeak.
Hugely disappointing but sadly expected.
So BMW have supplied (and fitted) poor quality parts (as confirmed by workshop manager) and looks like they wont accept any responsibility for it.
Going to pay them a visit very shortly.
Not a squeak.
Hugely disappointing but sadly expected.
So BMW have supplied (and fitted) poor quality parts (as confirmed by workshop manager) and looks like they wont accept any responsibility for it.
Going to pay them a visit very shortly.
Hi Andy
Regarding your post on a friend that had fault codes reading bank 2 lean, I have this appear on my dash engine light, roughly after the 3rd or 4th long run, when I use my fault cable it allows me to clear the codes.
I am now using the Shell V power fuel but codes do come back, can you advise how to rectify this please.
Z4 roadster 2004 model
Thanks Steve
Regarding your post on a friend that had fault codes reading bank 2 lean, I have this appear on my dash engine light, roughly after the 3rd or 4th long run, when I use my fault cable it allows me to clear the codes.
I am now using the Shell V power fuel but codes do come back, can you advise how to rectify this please.
Z4 roadster 2004 model
Thanks Steve
crabbes said:Hi Andy
Regarding your post on a friend that had fault codes reading bank 2 lean, I have this appear on my dash engine light, roughly after the 3rd or 4th long run, when I use my fault cable it allows me to clear the codes.
I am now using the Shell V power fuel but codes do come back, can you advise how to rectify this please.
Z4 roadster 2004 model
Thanks Steve
Hi Steve.
Sorry, only just seen this! Ooops!
Can you give me the actual fault codes?
Bank 1 and 2 lean is normally an indication of an air leak assuming fuel trims are okay above idle. Otherwise fuel delivery issue (MAP, fuel pressure etc).
One bank lean (cyls 4, 5 and 6 for you) means more diagnosis needed. If the pre cat sensor on bank 2 and the post cat sensor on bank 2 both read lean then one sensor is confirming what the other one says and more diagnosis is needed.
If the pre cat one indicates lean and the post cat is not, you have a faulty pre cat o2 sensor.
Hope this is of some help and its not too late.
Andy.
My poor Z4 has been sat doing nothing for ages and is going taxless in a few days, so one more run, hopefully, will have to do.
Last few jobs before it goes up for sale:
Remembered i had not changed the VANOS solenoid seals, so ordered them.
Slight dent in the drivers wing (and i mean slight!) and a steering wheel refurb and a full machine buff and polish and its got to go up for sale I'm afraid.
Time to move on,....other cars to build.
Andy.
Last few jobs before it goes up for sale:
Remembered i had not changed the VANOS solenoid seals, so ordered them.
Slight dent in the drivers wing (and i mean slight!) and a steering wheel refurb and a full machine buff and polish and its got to go up for sale I'm afraid.
Time to move on,....other cars to build.
Andy.
Smartbear said:
Hi Rob.
I will miss it, yes. But i've enjoyed building it, learnt loads and loads, met soooo many z4 owners at my shop, got 2 other big projects on and can't really do much more to it. It's evolved as far as I can go without modifying it, and I ain't doing that.
Might wait till the spring, but got 3 restoration projects coming in over the winter and need the space.
It will be sadly missed, but someone else needs to drive it and enjoy it.
Andy.
enzed4 said:that should be a well sorted Z4 for someone to enjoy when you part company with it. I have really enjoyed your project build thread, and will be sorry to see you move on, but as you said, other cars, other projects - just keep moving forward
Thanks enzed4.
I'm breaking new ground with one of my big projects and need to get it finished. 5.8 V8, full airride, channeled, chopped, no handles, locks, badges or lights visible. Sits on the floor on 22" wheels......21 feet long and 7 feet wide! Black glass and pearl green. My poor Z4 fades into the background compared to this one!!! Could fit it in the boot!
Andy.
