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paddy wright

Elite
 south yorkshire
Started using my Z more recently in the nice weather and loved being back out on forum runs, but after nine years of ownership Ive decided to make a list of wee jobs that need doing to be perfect again. Those of you who know me know that my Z4 is a keeper for life. Ive been collecting the bits I need to do the jobs over the last few months and will get some done over the summer and leave some longer jobs to the winter when the car gets very little use.

Jobs
Replace passenger boot gas strut- lack of pressure.
Wheels full refurb- to be booked in at F1 alloys chester (winter job)
Sound generator- purchase parts and fit- Done see pics IMG_7295.JPG
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Replace intake boot for sound gen as cracked part no. 13547514867.
Replace rounded Torx bolt part no. 41352290799
Feed and treat leather- done with BMW kit and supaguard- now needs grip tone.
Replace loose door clips part no. 51482247768
Service Brake fluid and Inspect 1 at Sytner BMW to maintain warranty
Replace handbrake lever and tighten handbrake- being done under warranty.
Full paint correction- was going to get a detailer to do this now looking to buy a DA polisher and do myself.
Replace split 3rd brake light- light purchased now need updated springs part no 63256927125
Add Euro rear light to have orange/clear on both sides- need chrome bulb for brake light
Reinstate bonnet bumpstops part no. 51237116856
Remove and refit sideskirts to ensure no trapped dirt causing damage.
Windscreen replace due to chip- insist on BMW screen done see pic
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Replace wheel arch liner covers- done
Replace all missing screw cap covers on interior- done

As some may remember i had a minor bump a year ago (http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=75961&hilit=bump)
and although I had it professionally repaired and then worked on perfecting alignment myself I really want to get it perfect so bought a new front panel to have fitted in the winter. I also replaced the headlight as the other that was repaired never sealed correctly.
Bonnet and front bumper respray- winter job along with realignment.

So there's the list- I'll keep you all posted as I get each job done.
 
Marlon said:
Nice pic, I guessing the Zed is not the only 'keeper for life' :wink:
:thumbsup: about to set off to the Lakes for our first wedding anniversary in the morning and taking the Z as it holds so many memories fro us over the years! :driving: :thumbsup: :D :D
 
Few more bits done before I set off to the lakes for my Wedding anniversary:
Intake boot replaced
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Third brake light fitted
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Found it easier to see what I was doing during re-instal with handles removed
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Bumpstops back in place- much better- if you z is missing these well worth fitting.
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Another job tackled on returning from the lakes- not on the list but the mist was so bad I think it has made the ballast module pack up so I fitted a spare headlight I had in the garage when I got home. Ill dry the other one out in the house and then see if it will light again- then put it on the spares shelf.
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On the plus side these were waiting at the post office for me today!
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New Disa being fitted under warranty and new handbrake under warranty! :thumbsup:
Several other 'issues' on health check- strange as no advisories at MOT only 1500 miles ago! Needless to say I'll not be following all their advise!
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Back home in time for z fest :driving: :thumbsup: :D managed to get disa and handbrake replaced under warranty and then managed to get remaining cost of service and work down by a third!
 
F1 alloys are on the same industrial unit as me and i used them for my wheels.

Great job and good price too - happily recommended.
 
ggmiller said:
F1 alloys are on the same industrial unit as me and i used them for my wheels.

Great job and good price too - happily recommended.
:thumbsup: great stuff. Bought a replacement wheel for the cracked one so pressure for the refurb isn't as urgent (having spent £1000 on my service) I suspect it will be December now for the refurb but nice to have another recommendation.
 
On the plus side these were waiting at the post office for me today!

Ooh, what are these, never seen these before! Where do you get these?

Are they just to protect the drain hole?
 
swilsco said:
On the plus side these were waiting at the post office for me today!

Ooh, what are these, never seen these before! Where do you get these?

Are they just to protect the drain hole?

They are called 'top down side covers' and are bought to cover up the ugly hole when the roof's down. They don't protect the drain hole, they are just to improve the aesthetics. They sometimes come up on ebay and you'll be lucky to bag a pair for under £130
 
I paid £150 + postage, which is a fair price these days- seems they just keep going up- and to think when you could get them for £40 at one time and I thought they were too expensive and a waste of money at that! :headbang: :rofl:
 
Good news- I got the new wheel and tyre on the car today! :thumbsup: sadly one of my headlight washer caps has come off :headbang: :cry: . Must have been dislodged when said kind neighbour used my car as a target then fallen off when I used them today.
 
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