What did you do to your Z4M today?

[AndyBeech]

Ok I chose this method Vs trying to bend it which I think is a bit rubbish.

The OEM dipstick uses a fork shaped bracket which is removable which allows you to rotate the dipstick, the CSL one's come with a welded bracket.

The issue is the bracket is 180 degrees out for the Z4M if you want easy access to the dipstick.

Bracket slowly removed and painted, will install with new oem fork part and the job is a good one

Nothings ever easy eh? :lol:

 

[maupineda]

I have the CSL dipstick and never had that issue. Will have a look, maybe PO did this mod?

I liked what you did to repurpose the shutoff valve bracket. Great idea! Mine is just supported by the hose. Will look at what you did for sure.

 

[RedUn]

Ok I chose this method Vs trying to bend it which I think is a bit rubbish.

The OEM dipstick uses a fork shaped bracket which is removable which allows you to rotate the dipstick, the CSL one's come with a welded bracket.

The issue is the bracket is 180 degrees out for the Z4M if you want easy access to the dipstick.

Bracket slowly removed and painted, will install with new oem fork part and the job is a good one

Nothings ever easy eh? :lol:

Never :rofl:

If you want it OEM+ it's always work but it's done now, perfect access, super easy.

Tip, flip the fork shaped bracket over when fitting it, grabs the dipstick more and stops any movement

 

[RedUn]

I have the CSL dipstick and never had that issue. Will have a look, maybe PO did this mod?

I liked what you did to repurpose the shutoff valve bracket. Great idea! Mine is just supported by the hose. Will look at what you did for sure.

Hmm it must have been modified or else it sits under the engine mount?

Yeah mine was the same but was never happy with it, using the bracket and a rubber mount to the airbox it's well mounted now and looks nice and neat.

 

[AndyBeech]

Ok I chose this method Vs trying to bend it which I think is a bit rubbish.

The OEM dipstick uses a fork shaped bracket which is removable which allows you to rotate the dipstick, the CSL one's come with a welded bracket.

The issue is the bracket is 180 degrees out for the Z4M if you want easy access to the dipstick.

Bracket slowly removed and painted, will install with new oem fork part and the job is a good one

Nothings ever easy eh? :lol:

Never :rofl:

If you want it OEM+ it's always work but it's done now, perfect access, super easy.

Tip, flip the fork shaped bracket over when fitting it, grabs the dipstick more and stops any

Yup, just done a test fitting this morning to see what part of the snorkel to cut and yup dipstick wrong way round.

Your obviously more handy than me as I’m gonna have to take it somewhere to cut that bracket off, might even get someone to do the cut on the snorkel as I don’t trust myself :lol:
You got a pic of where how the snorkel fits up to the front just so I know my cuts going to be similar?

Cheers for the tip, you got a part number for the fork? Can’t find it on Realoem? Let me guess, it’s £100.

 

[RedUn]

Nothings ever easy eh? :lol:

Never :rofl:

If you want it OEM+ it's always work but it's done now, perfect access, super easy.

Tip, flip the fork shaped bracket over when fitting it, grabs the dipstick more and stops any

Yup, just done a test fitting this morning to see what part of the snorkel to cut and yup dipstick wrong way round.

Your obviously more handy than me as I’m gonna have to take it somewhere to cut that bracket off, might even get someone to do the cut on the snorkel as I don’t trust myself :lol:
You got a pic of where how the snorkel fits up to the front just so I know my cuts going to be similar?

Cheers for the tip, you got a part number for the fork? Can’t find it on Realoem? Let me guess, it’s £100.

Fork part number is 11437840407, 8 quid

Snorkel is easy, will message how to do it, needs a Dremel and a cutting disc.

 

[D.Bryce]

Nothings ever easy eh? :lol:

Never :rofl:

If you want it OEM+ it's always work but it's done now, perfect access, super easy.

Tip, flip the fork shaped bracket over when fitting it, grabs the dipstick more and stops any

Yup, just done a test fitting this morning to see what part of the snorkel to cut and yup dipstick wrong way round.

Your obviously more handy than me as I’m gonna have to take it somewhere to cut that bracket off, might even get someone to do the cut on the snorkel as I don’t trust myself :lol:
You got a pic of where how the snorkel fits up to the front just so I know my cuts going to be similar?

Cheers for the tip, you got a part number for the fork? Can’t find it on Realoem? Let me guess, it’s £100.

Andy check my link further back, unless it’s a race box with the full snorkel molded I can 3d print you one to tie into the factory air intake in the front slam panel

 

[bigwinn]

Replaced the lower, outer rear ball joints both sides, polybush RTAB's and got it aligned.

Much better!

 

[Mr Tidy]

Got new rear tyres fitted ready for heading to Scotland next week. I had 255/45s last time but went for 265/40 this time for a bit more protection when parking close to kerbs. :roll:

I went to my go-to fitters, and while they use a torque wrench they only use if after the bolts have been fired in with the wizzy-gun! So when I got home I slackened them off which took much more effort than it should then torqued them to 12Nm.

They popped the centre caps out for me as they were looking tired and I fitted new ones. Checked the pressures and they were at 2.6 Bar so I let them down to 2.4 and will see how that feels.

 

[bigwinn]

Got new rear tyres fitted ready for heading to Scotland next week. I had 255/45s last time but went for 265/40 this time for a bit more protection when parking close to kerbs. :roll:

I went to my go-to fitters, and while they use a torque wrench they only use if after the bolts have been fired in with the wizzy-gun! So when I got home I slackened them off which took much more effort than it should then torqued them to 12Nm.

They popped the centre caps out for me as they were looking tired and I fitted new ones. Checked the pressures and they were at 2.6 Bar so I let them down to 2.4 and will see how that feels.

Feel free to drop in for a cuppa on the way up

 

[Mr Tidy]

Feel free to drop in for a cuppa on the way up

Thanks Stuart, but I'll be going up on the West this time.

But when I buy the trim for the top of my windscreen I'd love to take you up on that - for suitable recompense obviously!

 

[bigwinn]

Feel free to drop in for a cuppa on the way up

Thanks Stuart, but I'll be going up on the West this time.

But when I buy the trim for the top of my windscreen I'd love to take you up on that - for suitable recompense obviously!

Always welcome here buddy. Safe travels!!

 

[D.Bryce]

Spent some time today designing brake cooling ducts inserts to fit to the backing plates

Could be some trial and error in the process.

 

[RedUn]

Spent some time today designing brake cooling ducts inserts to fit to the backing plates

Could be some trial and error in the process.
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Nice! Are they feeding from the OEM ducts?

 

[RedUn]

Done nothing apart from get on the best train in the UK :lol:

 

[LawrenceW]

Well, not today, but my MC went in for an oil service, brake fluid change and check over - fortunately, came back with a clean bill of health

 

[1536Z4]

torqued them to 12Nm.

I hope not :wink:

 

[Mr Tidy]

Mr Tidy wrote: Fri May 23, 2025 8:45 pm
torqued them to 12Nm.
I hope not

Doh, typo - it was 120Nm. :roll:

 

[RedUn]

Well, not today, but my MC went in for an oil service, brake fluid change and check over - fortunately, came back with a clean bill of health

Lovely 8)

 

[D.Bryce]

Spent some time today designing brake cooling ducts inserts to fit to the backing plates

Could be some trial and error in the process.
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Nice! Are they feeding from the OEM ducts?

Yeh, they slide in and are secured with a small screw. Need to cut a hole in the side of the oem duct to route the hose round the inside and along the control arm to the backing plate