What have you done to your car today?

[Tyreman]

Fitted a new starter.............not the hardest job in the world but various minor cuts as a result

 

[Double Zero]

Freed up sliders on the front brakes as I was getting steering wobble at 40mph, was thinking about painting the calipers but it was too cold, mananged to get it done before the snow started.

 

[bigosean]

After a nightmare journey to collect I’ve finally got my CSL’s fitted! A little tight on the rear arches so will need some fettling but they’re on

 

[ben g]

After a nightmare journey to collect I’ve finally got my CSL’s fitted! A little tight on the rear arches so will need some fettling but they’re on

That looks so good 8)

 

[Phoenixboy]

After a nightmare journey to collect I’ve finally got my CSL’s fitted! A little tight on the rear arches so will need some fettling but they’re on

love that with the grey roof. wheels look good

 

[jpvd]

had an expensive day...picked the motor up from the paintshop (yes in the snow - freshly painted and can't even come home and spend the day waxing and sealing!! )

then managed to clear an airbag code with a new reader - nearly didn't work but thanks to a forum member i got it working..

swapped out the boot gas struts as they were rusted (got them from ebay, from germany for £23)

tomorrows jobs are to fit new badges and then maybe tackle the seat belt buckle switch...then it's in the garage on monday for race prep and mot..... *gulp*.... wife ain't gunna be happy.... :roll:

 

[rally-chris]

Sold it

Which one??

 

[mjennings23]

had an expensive day...picked the motor up from the paintshop (yes in the snow - freshly painted and can't even come home and spend the day waxing and sealing!! )

You're really meant to leave new paint for a month or so before you put any wax or sealant coat on, the paint has to naturally 'gas out' over time, if you seal it the gas can get trapped and cause pinholes in the surface.

 

[Davz]

This morning fitted a nearside front brake caliper in the howling wind and snow.......just about defrosted now, although needed a single malt or two to help!

 

[GAZA62]

This morning fitted a nearside front brake caliper in the howling wind and snow.......just about defrosted now, although needed a single malt or two to help!

Hats off Davz sorting the Z in this weather enjoy the malt having a few evening Buds myself Z stuck on the drive covered in snow and a dead battery extra hot chicken strips under the grill for supper good old Iceland

 

[kis]

Today I removed 2 front wheel bolts, and then put them back on

Went outside to try these 15mm spacers, but after the 2nd bolt the cold beat me, so now they are just sitting there mocking me.

15mmSpacers.jpg

Wouldn’t be able to stand the ‘mocking’ ... I’d get out there and admire the big difference 15mm makes!!

 

[Davz]

a dead battery

been there too......click click, swear loads and then off to battery supplier and give them 85 notes for a varta silver and then vroom!....happy days!

 

[MACK]

That was my original thought, but it only seems to do it with the hardtop fitted. I haven't noticed it being wet when the soft top is up, so not sure what's going on.

The foam is bone dry further up. It was only wet at the bottom.

Didn't realise your using a hardtop. Not sure how much the roof drains come into play as I don't have one.
If the foams only wet wet low down I would be thinking the black vent in the corner under the bumper or the previously mention light issue

Checked that vent today after more heavy rainfall left me with another small lake in my boot

The vent on the side with the water (off side)was seated really high and it was wet at the bottom of it. I checked the vent on the near side and that was seated much lower and it was bone dry. Pushed both vents right down and made sure they were seated correctly.

Now I just need some more heavy rainfall to see if it's worked. If so, happy days. If not, well i'm going to be really angry :lol:

Cheers for the suggestion

Hope its cured it Ben.
just spotted your new lights, looking good. Ive got the same with the symmetrical 4 spots. Now you got a set maybe you can source a driver side with the twin clears on the likes of ebay europe or us etc and then flog your drivers side to cover costs.

Have you thought about removing the french fries? I've removed them on mine and think it looks better. i was inspired after see this
https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=41183&start=15

 

[ben g]

Hope its cured it Ben.
just spotted your new lights, looking good. Ive got the same with the symmetrical 4 spots. Now you got a set maybe you can source a driver side with the twin clears on the likes of ebay europe or us etc and then flog your drivers side to cover costs.

Have you thought about removing the french fries? I've removed them on mine and think it looks better. i was inspired after see this
https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=41183&start=15

That does look rather good 8) might have a go tomorrow, if the snow clears!

I actually have a set of facelift rear lights and facelift rear bumper ready to go on, but I keep putting it off because of the re-wiring needed.

The new clear spot rear's where an ebay bargain, and as mine were faded, I thought it would be rude not to fit them for the time being :lol: I hadn't thought of getting a euro one for the drivers side. Off to have a look for one now.

 

[jpvd]

had an expensive day...picked the motor up from the paintshop (yes in the snow - freshly painted and can't even come home and spend the day waxing and sealing!! )

You're really meant to leave new paint for a month or so before you put any wax or sealant coat on, the paint has to naturally 'gas out' over time, if you seal it the gas can get trapped and cause pinholes in the surface.

Really?...didn't think wax could cause that?

 

[Machine monkey]

Freezed my ass off for a few hours yesterday at the workshop. And fixed a few problems got the turbo spooling properly and oil system working right.
https://www.youtube.com/upload_thumbnail?v=x5K4TDQo94g&t=hqdefault&ts=1521366803723

 

[mjennings23]

had an expensive day...picked the motor up from the paintshop (yes in the snow - freshly painted and can't even come home and spend the day waxing and sealing!! )

You're really meant to leave new paint for a month or so before you put any wax or sealant coat on, the paint has to naturally 'gas out' over time, if you seal it the gas can get trapped and cause pinholes in the surface.

Really?...didn't think wax could cause that?

It might not, but for the sake of a few weeks it's best to wait. Read up if you wish, its a process called 'off gassing' and all 2 pack paints need time to do it, assuming it was done at a body shop or similar it will be a 2 pack paint (just means there's a separate hardener mixed into it).

I know some ceramic coatings are supposed to be breathable, but again your paint isn't going to pick up any real dirt in 4 weeks, just give it a clay and polish before protecting.

 

[markalp]

Replaced both gear gaitor and hand break leather in black nappa with tri colour stitching to match steering wheel. IMG_5164.JPG

I have to say, your seats look soooo comfortable.

 

[buzyg]

I opened the garage, gave her a pat on her gorgeous bum. Then closed it again. Too much salt about again.

 

[mr wilks]

Been out this weekend on a set of style 326s with mixed rubber on the E86 :wink: yep really 255 30 19 rear non runflats / 225 35 19 front runflats :roll: now covered around 7omiles on this set up both backroad , town roads & motorway .
Can say it handles pin sharp , zero tramline or quiver on this set up ( factory springs 121k covered) & id wager 99% of forum members wouldn't be able to tell the rubber was mixed if they weren't aware beforehand .
The only time i felt the difference was crossing cats eyes on Mway , felt them right up through the steering wheel which on my other set of wheels running 235 35 19 Michelin PS2s its far less noticeable .