Spring servicing time

[Steve620]

Advice needed.

I purchased my 3.0si Sport Auto Coupe last year having previously owned a 2.5 roadster. It had been serviced at a decent Indy at the time and came with Service History. It was registered in Jan 2007

It's not my daily driver and I have used it for runs to Spa, Silverstone, Le Mans and other weekend sports car events during 2014 with no issues at all.

I ditched the run flats, de badged, stubby and gloss black grills,private plate and loads of polish and fun during 2014.

This year I have Spa, Le Mans, Nurburgring for WEC and a trip down to the Mille Miglia already booked.

I was thinking of buying CSL this year as I have two tone 108s but love the look with the CSLs.

However, I am thinking I ought to spend that cash on a thorough service and wonder if there is a definitive list that I should get done to ensure as best as possible a year where I can just get in and drive.

I have 49k on the clock and have found a decent Indy (with fellow Z4 recommendations) and thought I might drop it off and then pick it up all done and peace of mind especially as Mrs W is doing the Mille Miglia ( Rome why wouldn't she?)

I was thinking of all the things like;
Brake pads and brake fluid change, oil (Gearbox and engine)filters, plugs, but what about bushes and anything technical around the suspension?

Anything else?

Also with a long trip down to Rome I was thinking of a retro fit of cruise control. I have seen posts on this but they seem to refer to earlier cars than mine and being an auto with paddles is there any issues in fitting this?

I am not much good under the bonnet and as my hair gets greyer I am more of a cruiser than a racer these days.

So as its a wet lousy evening any lists would be appreciated!

 

[alane29]

Apart from the obvious service items such as oil & filter air filter plugs I would do a thorough check of brake discs and pads & brake fluid change & check the brake lines for corrosion ,also have all bushes checked but especially the rear wishbone bush (lollipops)
Depends on how much to want to spend

 

[NeilP]

Seems to be missing from the list, but tyres.

Checking for cracks, tread depth etc.

 

[Steve620]

Thanks. The tyres were new when I ditched the run flats. I replaced them with Vredestein Sessantas. I am still not sure if that was the best choice, but they look good if nothing else!

The brake pipes I will add to my list along with the wishbone bushes. As far as spending amounts, I want to keep it sensible, but on the other hand don't want to be "full lifted" back from somewhere in Italy in May for the sake of doing some preventative maintenance now.

I don't intend getting rid of the Z anytime soon so it makes sense to look after it.