What have you done to your car today?
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ErrErrminator said:De-gingered the front end with a pair of facelift headlights, to go with the back and sides already done.
Really pleased with the end result which IMO looks much more up to date.
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Looking Sweet Pete
Loving the de-gingered look, superb. Still got the Aero front bumper on. Like it
z4too4 said:This page talks about the HID conversionsIAmOrion said:
Are aftermarket HID headlights legal in the UK? Will they pass an MOT? What about LED headlights?
Update - January 2018
https://greyhead.co.uk/other-things/are-aftermarket-hid-lights-legal-uk
I was thinking of changing the sidelights to LED seeing as I have some spare, but I don't think I will bother now plus I'll stay with the halogens 4K, although I may attempt a Halo DRL mod at some point
I don't think side lights are an issue. In any case, I have LED side lights, halo DRL's, chase indicators and HID headlights and passed the MOT without any issues in August last month.
On the use of blue halogens (to give off a whiter light) they do look very blue when not lit, which isn't a great look ÍMO.
Thanks!ScoobyR1 said:z4too4 said:
Brave man taking a hammer to your bodywork, but excellent work
I used to strip/rebuild Vespas and Lambrettas back in the day. Infact, I was humming and ahhing between getting a scooter or a convertible (Z4, TT, Boxster). In the end I chose life and bought a car.You just need to watch some youtube videos about what the light board is telling you, and get some proper Tap Down/Dent pulling tools, a couple of cheap light boards and then apply gentle but firm taps. A old practice test pane from a scrappy, it doesn't have to be from a Z, might/would also be a good idea (useful for testing filling, spraying and finishing too).
Using PDR Tap Downs Part 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIoNz19S_to
PDR Glue Puling Part 1 & Part 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0sZsQ3rI1w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vI8hOmRCC9c
Thanks for that information. I was looking at doing all this before I had my accident, now I'm consigned to life in a wheelchair I find any manual work so difficult.z4too4 said:Thanks!ScoobyR1 said:z4too4 said:
Brave man taking a hammer to your bodywork, but excellent work
You just need to watch some youtube videos about what the light board is telling you, and get some proper Tap Down/Dent pulling tools, a couple of cheap light boards and then apply gentle but firm taps. A old practice test pane from a scrappy, it doesn't have to be from a Z, might/would also be a good idea (useful for testing filling, spraying and finishing too).
Using PDR Tap Downs Part 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIoNz19S_to
PDR Glue Puling Part 1 & Part 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0sZsQ3rI1w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vI8hOmRCC9c
Incredibly frustrating, as I was very hands on before my accident, now I have pay folk to do the work.
Been a busy few weeks, finally got my brakes ex E46 330D, new Brembo discs, pads and hoses fitted also CSL rep wheels with an Anthracite finish.
Had the roof motor relocation and a DLV backbox fitted. Also had Mike (Ducklakeview) do all the oils too.
Had the roof motor relocation and a DLV backbox fitted. Also had Mike (Ducklakeview) do all the oils too.
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ScoobyR1 said:
Your car is looking great Stuart. Love the dark CSLs and the big brakes fill them out nicely.
Went from these
To these
Many thanks to Buckley06. They look great IMHO
Also swapped the orange bulb to a chrome one that flashes orange.
To these
Many thanks to Buckley06. They look great IMHO
Also swapped the orange bulb to a chrome one that flashes orange.
Popped over to Mikes Zed Shed this morning, had a full inspection 2 service, clutch delay valve removal, and roof motor relocated to the boot, I already knew he had a good reputation from what i've read on this forum. It was a pleasure to meet you Mike, great job, Top man
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Finally changed the rocker cover gasket. All going well until a piece of brittle old gasket broke off and dropped under the camshaft 
an hour later and a bit of swearing and I fished it out.
Overall, an easy job, if yours is leaking have a look at the YouTube videos and have a go.
Just be careful removing the old circular gasket parts.
an hour later and a bit of swearing and I fished it out.Overall, an easy job, if yours is leaking have a look at the YouTube videos and have a go.
Just be careful removing the old circular gasket parts.
A package arrived from Amazon today. Magnaflow 11385 muffler. I'll get the secondary cats cut out and the magnaflow fitted, remove the existing cheap mufflers at the rear and run it without them. Hopefully this will sound much better than the existing setup (too drony).
I can always reattach the OEM muffler at the rear (I had it fitted with a flange so it can be bolted back on) but not sure if this might defeat the point of the Magnaflow (better sound).
Would love to have gone the 'DLV' backbox route, but the cost with shipping was always going to make it difficult.
I'll report back (maybe a new thread) when I can get the work done.
I can always reattach the OEM muffler at the rear (I had it fitted with a flange so it can be bolted back on) but not sure if this might defeat the point of the Magnaflow (better sound).
Would love to have gone the 'DLV' backbox route, but the cost with shipping was always going to make it difficult.
I'll report back (maybe a new thread) when I can get the work done.
not today exactly, but... new RTABs, new M3 balljoint LCAs, new rear dampers, full alignment to Z4M settings.
All in preparation for trackday at Spa on Monday!
All in preparation for trackday at Spa on Monday!
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one of the cheapest and effective mods you can do. And it adds protection,and makes the front more "complete" IMHO.
We'll done
We'll done
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Love those wheels :roll:
What are they?
What are they?