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Swapped the factory Xenon projectors for a set of Morimoto Mini D2S 4.0s, it feels like I've strapped floodlights to the front of the car! The difference is insane, even using the same bulbs and electronics. So much more light and a razor sharp cutoff
 
Not the zed, but started to take the gearbox out of this to change the clutch.
 

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srhutch said:
Not the zed, but started to take the gearbox out of this to change the clutch.

How's the Mini to work on? Looking at getting an R53 for the other half and I know well I'll end up being the one looking after it!
 
mjennings23 said:
Swapped the factory Xenon projectors for a set of Morimoto Mini D2S 4.0s, it feels like I've strapped floodlights to the front of the car! The difference is insane, even using the same bulbs and electronics. So much more light and a razor sharp cutoff

Are you based in Europe and is it road legal? If that's the case Id love to hear more about that conversion! :o :driving:
 
Spaniarduk said:
mjennings23 said:
Swapped the factory Xenon projectors for a set of Morimoto Mini D2S 4.0s, it feels like I've strapped floodlights to the front of the car! The difference is insane, even using the same bulbs and electronics. So much more light and a razor sharp cutoff

Are you based in Europe and is it road legal? If that's the case Id love to hear more about that conversion! :o :driving:

UK, and everything is legal yes. Literally just replacing the factory xenon projectors with a different unit. Available in both LHD and RHD format, in fact LHD is much easier due to direct replacements being available rather than requiring brackets.

Are you in the UK/Ireland or the continent?
 
mjennings23 said:
Spaniarduk said:
mjennings23 said:
Swapped the factory Xenon projectors for a set of Morimoto Mini D2S 4.0s, it feels like I've strapped floodlights to the front of the car! The difference is insane, even using the same bulbs and electronics. So much more light and a razor sharp cutoff

Are you based in Europe and is it road legal? If that's the case Id love to hear more about that conversion! :o :driving:

UK, and everything is legal yes. Literally just replacing the factory xenon projectors with a different unit. Available in both LHD and RHD format, in fact LHD is much easier due to direct replacements being available rather than requiring brackets.

Are you in the UK/Ireland or the continent?
Do you have a link or something for the units and the brackets?? I could be tempted if I decide to keep the zed :)
 
I bought mine in the UK from EM tuning, some of the parts aren't listed so I spoke to them. However I wouldn't use their brackets again, they needed extensive modification so no point paying for them, rather get the TRS ones imported.
It's the E55 Hella "RETRO-QUIK" set you'll want from TRS, which includes projectors and brackets. You'll also want the optional bulb holders if you want to maintain the factory ignitors
 
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srhutch said:
Not the zed, but started to take the gearbox out of this to change the clutch.

How's the Mini to work on? Looking at getting an R53 for the other half and I know well I'll end up being the one looking after it!

Easy enough, but lots of parts to remove to get to things.

Subframe now on the floor so nearly there getting the box out. Starter motor also needs to come out.
 

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srhutch said:
mjennings23 said:
srhutch said:
Not the zed, but started to take the gearbox out of this to change the clutch.

How's the Mini to work on? Looking at getting an R53 for the other half and I know well I'll end up being the one looking after it!

Easy enough, but lots of parts to remove to get to things.

Subframe now on the floor so nearly there getting the box out. Starter motor also needs to come out.
Good on you for doing it yourself
 
srhutch said:
mjennings23 said:
srhutch said:
Not the zed, but started to take the gearbox out of this to change the clutch.

How's the Mini to work on? Looking at getting an R53 for the other half and I know well I'll end up being the one looking after it!

Easy enough, but lots of parts to remove to get to things.

Subframe now on the floor so nearly there getting the box out. Starter motor also needs to come out.

Seems to be a symptom of small cars, everything stacked up on top of everything. Had a DS3 before the Z4 and replacing the oil filter involved taking off most of the intake system!
 
quick clean:
polish windscreen, hoover, snow foam, wash, wax, smart coat on windows (gtechniq)
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Driven from Norwich to Gothenburg (over the last 3 days), 978 miles covered, which took me past 140,000, max speed on Autobahn 133 (according to sat nav), far too much traffic to get it flat out. Highlight so far is going over the Øresund Bridge.
 
srhutch said:
mjennings23 said:
srhutch said:
Not the zed, but started to take the gearbox out of this to change the clutch.

How's the Mini to work on? Looking at getting an R53 for the other half and I know well I'll end up being the one looking after it!

Easy enough, but lots of parts to remove to get to things.

Subframe now on the floor so nearly there getting the box out. Starter motor also needs to come out.

R50 will be easier to work on than the R53! In fact, R50 is pretty solid, only small bits and bobs needed for ours. Good small engine IMO, not too dissimilar to the quality of the M54!
 
mjennings23 said:
Cleaned! And new wheels fitted to replace the very tatty 108s
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From https://www.supplementsaid.com/noocube-review-best-nootropic-supplement/ the Noocube

Amazing car. Liked the way how you maintained it. The new wheels look elegant.
 
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