Project Salvage Auction Rebuild

Quijibo Jones said:
I can get a bumper for £250 plus delivery and i think i need this but looking for thoughts? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E85-E86-Z4-2003-2008-Complete-Front-Slam-Panel-with-Bumper-Support-Bar-073/202668316714?_trkparms=aid%3D555018%26algo%3DPL.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D58657%26meid%3D3d95fb2cf66f4fe8b89533f532764758%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D233199679953%26itm%3D202668316714&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851
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Is that the correct part or it the item Paddy posted not more relevant?

Is there structural damage to the front that we can't see?
 
paddy wright said:
Yet! Love when someone saves a car! Lovely car when it’s all sorted. Z4 parts groups on Facebook have a number in the correct colour for £70 which is a bargain.

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Good luck and keep us posted!
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Brilliant, request to join sent!
 
skelters said:
At a guess it might be the whole front suspension upgrade / replacement that's required. I'd be getting passenger and drivers side replaced at the same time.

Undertray
Front Springs
Front Shockers
Wishbones
Lollipops
Front Bushes
Two new tyres on the front
Front bumper
Alignment
Service
Clean it
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Thanks, theres brake fluid and oil in it. she does run but i'm 90% certain there is a coolant leak.
Any advice on where to source those parts? Lots of sites say they do parts but most dont have the stock!
 
Hi All
I have a few questions that i'm hoping you can help with based on the attached image:

  • The two circles along the steering rods. the near side has a missing piece and the drivers side has retained it. Should i be worried about this?
  • The X, i'm struggling to source this, any ideas
  • The bottom X - is this simply a bash plate. its taken a right hit and i'm struggling to source one, any ideas

Thanks
 
Quijibo Jones said:
Hi All
I have a few questions that i'm hoping you can help with based on the attached image:

  • The two circles along the steering rods. the near side has a missing piece and the drivers side has retained it. Should i be worried about this?
  • The X, i'm struggling to source this, any ideas
  • The bottom X - is this simply a bash plate. its taken a right hit and i'm struggling to source one, any ideas

Thanks
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Hi, I can’t see the attached images?
 
Quijibo Jones said:
I can get a bumper for £250 plus delivery and i think i need this but looking for thoughts? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E85-E86-Z4-2003-2008-Complete-Front-Slam-Panel-with-Bumper-Support-Bar-073/202668316714?_trkparms=aid%3D555018%26algo%3DPL.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D58657%26meid%3D3d95fb2cf66f4fe8b89533f532764758%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D233199679953%26itm%3D202668316714&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851
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Well if you need one of these I have one you can have for £100. :thumbsup:

Also have the metal undertray that you need as well.

not sure of your brake calipers/discs too a hit too, but I also have a pair of calipers, discs and pads that have done about 2,000 miles.

Your radiator also looks to haves some damage, I have one too :)
 
davros said:
Quijibo Jones said:
Hi All
I have a few questions that i'm hoping you can help with based on the attached image:

  • The two circles along the steering rods. the near side has a missing piece and the drivers side has retained it. Should i be worried about this?
  • The X, i'm struggling to source this, any ideas
  • The bottom X - is this simply a bash plate. its taken a right hit and i'm struggling to source one, any ideas

Thanks
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Hi, I can’t see the attached images?
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Thats because i'm a tool and didn't attach it!
 

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synthedup said:
Quijibo Jones said:
I can get a bumper for £250 plus delivery and i think i need this but looking for thoughts? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E85-E86-Z4-2003-2008-Complete-Front-Slam-Panel-with-Bumper-Support-Bar-073/202668316714?_trkparms=aid%3D555018%26algo%3DPL.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D58657%26meid%3D3d95fb2cf66f4fe8b89533f532764758%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D233199679953%26itm%3D202668316714&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851
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Well if you need one of these I have one you can have for £100. :thumbsup:

Also have the metal undertray that you need as well.

not sure of your brake calipers/discs too a hit too, but I also have a pair of calipers, discs and pads that have done about 2,000 miles.

Your radiator also looks to haves some damage, I have one too :)
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You are my new best friend. I'm not sure i'll need the full unit but i'll know soon. Callipers and Discs are good but i do need the plastic wheel arch cover from the drivers side front if you have that?
Agreed on the radiator, it has damage at the bottom but i'll know more when the bumpers off.


If you can pull together a list and price for these that would be great.
Thanks !
 
A bit of an update

The bumper is off and I need to replace the right side suspension crash bar and the right front wheel arch. Getting some help from synthedup which is massively appreciated!

The wheel arch is nightmare to source and look at this for a new one https://rover.ebay.co.uk/rover/0/0/99?loc=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fp%2F515454148 :o
 
I’m also still trying to source a sterling grey bumper. The Facebook one above has gone :(

Can anyone confirm if the post facelift one fits straight on?
 
Quijibo Jones said:
I’m also still trying to source a sterling grey bumper. The Facebook one above has gone :(

Can anyone confirm if the post facelift one fits straight on?
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Shame you missed out mate. The facelift one does go straight on but imho doesn’t suit the car as well.
 
Quijibo Jones said:
£230 for a front bumper on eBay. Thoughts?
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F233199679953
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I’d get everything else repaired first and just keep your eyes open. A bumper will come along at a much better price. Sterling is a fairly common colour and you should be able to pick one up much cheaper.
 
srhutch said:
Quijibo Jones said:
£230 for a front bumper on eBay. Thoughts?
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F233199679953
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I’d get everything else repaired first and just keep your eyes open. A bumper will come along at a much better price. Sterling is a fairly common colour and you should be able to pick one up much cheaper.
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You are like the angel on my shoulder. Unfortunately the devil on the other side is very impatient!
 
Interesting read so far! Good luck! From what I've seen you don't need a full front end/slam panel section. It's the undertray that's taken the hit?

To fix it up I'd agree on:

Undertray
Front wishbones/control arms complete with lollipops
Front bumper
Plastic slam panel cover
Radiator (maybe fan, but can't tell if thats loose or actually cracked)
O/S driver wheel liner (maybe N/S as well if that's in poor shape)
Steering rack needs checking, has some scraping could just be the rubber gaiter and rods that need replacing? (rather than a whole rack)
Obviously new tyre

Then just checking everything over, service and alignment. The shocks are probably worn (age related) but can be sorted later as I can't see any actual damage to them. Check rear springs (they crack) and also your DISA as both tend to fail.

Many of the items above won't stop you from getting going, like front bumper, undertray and slam panel cover etc. So I'd focus on the rest and be patient for the other "more cosmetic type" bits... as you can always pick up a bargain that way. Unless you're in a time constraint to finish? Anyway good luck with it all :)
 
Quijibo Jones said:
1000rr said:
I’m putting an aero bumper on mine, so have a pre facelift in sterling grey available?
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Noooo. The devil won and I’ve agreed 230 that includes delivery. You would have wanted 200 right?
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That's one big thing I've noticed with this forum.
So many helpful people on it that all you need is a little patience (ie. something a little longer than 12 hours :wink: ), and a result almost always materialises.
 
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