Project Midnight….

[Silverstar]

Ha Ha Ha… you changed your tune! This one is an Auto, are the parts all the same?

I would imagine so but I am not too familiar with the E85 / E86 cars. If you look at the center console piece it looks universal to fit both the manual and the auto as it is only the outer frame:

https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=135567&hilit=carbon+fiber

 

[True-Blue]

First order in…

Shocks, springs, top mounts, bump stops etc… probably be a week or so for delivery

 

[Pondy]

and get some decent photos of it up.

Easy Tiger! It's not that type of forum, unless I've missed something.. :lol: :lol:

 

[B21]

Can I suggest instead of constantly swapping cars you just fettle forum cars instead?

I know one that could do with a really good paint correction

 

[pvr]

Can I suggest instead of constantly swapping cars you just fettle forum cars instead?

I know one that could do with a really good paint correction

There are challenges and there are non starters .... :evil:

 

[B21]

Can I suggest instead of constantly swapping cars you just fettle forum cars instead?

I know one that could do with a really good paint correction

There are challenges and there are non starters .... :evil:

Brutal…

Actually in the bright sunlight so untypical of Scotland I noticed lots of very fine small radius micro swirls in the top coat…another job to do…

 

[hopz121]

Sounds like a great project car, I look forward to seeing the updates you make on the car.

Each to their own on the badges and other stick on objects I guess atleast they won’t be on it for long :lol:

 

[True-Blue]

Can I suggest instead of constantly swapping cars you just fettle forum cars instead?

I know one that could do with a really good paint correction

In all seriousness, I’ve been approached few times about paintwork correction. Problem is, I’d have to do it for less than a professional would charge and it would take me longer.

It would also take all the fun out of it for me. I prefer to work slowly when ‘I’m in the mood’.

I’ve had very limited time this week and all I’ve done to this car so far is removed the badging and a few other bits

I’ve also ordered all the parts for the suspension refresh.

 

[B21]

I was joshing

It’s a skill I need to learn

The F56 and XC70 need some love and I’ve got all the gear … just no idea !-

 

[True-Blue]

I was joshing

It’s a skill I need to learn

The F56 and XC70 need some love and I’ve got all the gear … just no idea !-

Yes, I realise that…. I’d need welding goggles to correct your car!

 

[True-Blue]

Slightly better photo… suspension has been dispatched





Very early days, not even washed yet…. Been for a blast though

 

[jock156]

Are you keeping the “Eyebrows”?

 

[True-Blue]

Are you keeping the “Eyebrows”?

No, just haven’t got around to removing them yet. They’ll be gone before it’s first little outing next weekend

 

[pvr]

Are you making the LEDs scroll from left to right like the Knightrider? :lol:

 

[True-Blue]

Are you making the LEDs scroll from left to right like the Knightrider? :lol:

I’ll be making them scroll from the car into the bin….

They are really bright, but just not well ‘integrated’

It’s also got a weird aftermarket tire pressure monitoring system with massive bulbous valve caps… guess where that’s going.

There’s a magnetic phone holder on the dash, but it’s not strong enough for my iPhone max

No idea how the dash cams work, but they automatically record every time I drive the car…. Zero idea how to retrieve any footage

I’ll be keeping the LED’s in the boot as it’s like there’s a biblical glow when it’s open - genuinely useful

 

[pvr]

True-blue opening the boot ….

 

[True-Blue]

True-blue opening the boot ….
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It’s literally just like that! … I’ll get a photo at night :camera:

 

[True-Blue]

Another little job done today, thought it would be quick… it wasn’t.

Turns out the headlight brows were stuck on with copious amounts of silicone. So - tedious to clean up, wet sand and polish, but worth the effort;

 

[inkey$]

So much better

 

[Boyo]

Another little job done today, thought it would be quick… it wasn’t.

Turns out the headlight brows were stuck on with copious amounts of silicone. So - tedious to clean up, wet sand and polish, but worth the effort;

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And he's off. I will be watching this one closely as I love Midnight Blue