Oh my 
I absolutely love that colour. Awesome example 
I absolutely love that colour. Awesome example 
What have you done to your car today?
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Great, same colour as mine!
Few days ago I've noticed uneven idle, later on occasional stumble, finally a DISA code in DME. Did the test through INPA, I could hear something moving but the sound wasn't always the same. Today I pulled both DISA valves and what I found? The small one occasionally gets stuck in partially open position, while the flap from the big one is completely gone!
Now the big question is - where is this flap? I have the intake manifold in my hands, can't see it anywhere, nothing is rattling inside either, intake ports are clear.
Few days ago I've noticed uneven idle, later on occasional stumble, finally a DISA code in DME. Did the test through INPA, I could hear something moving but the sound wasn't always the same. Today I pulled both DISA valves and what I found? The small one occasionally gets stuck in partially open position, while the flap from the big one is completely gone!
Now the big question is - where is this flap? I have the intake manifold in my hands, can't see it anywhere, nothing is rattling inside either, intake ports are clear.
Finally fitted the Amazon Echo Auto I bought a while ago. Car already had aux installed by previous owner and I added micro USB power to it via a piggy back fuse. Secured everything behind the dash and velcroed the Echo Auto to the back of the panel under the radio. Now when I get in the car it connects automatically and all I have to do is tell Alexa what I want to play.
I'll probably rarely use this new feature though as I prefer the sound of the i6
Oh and also installed a new cabin filter while I was upside down in the passenger footwell. Not a comfy place to be for an hour or so.
I'll probably rarely use this new feature though as I prefer the sound of the i6
Oh and also installed a new cabin filter while I was upside down in the passenger footwell. Not a comfy place to be for an hour or so.
Checked the battery cells for drying out from being on the conditioner for the last 4 months. All good , no need to top up. Also dusted off the fine dust that gets through the dust cover and just need to lower the tyre pressures as over inflated while in hibernation. Roll on April 1st to get it out and on the road again 
Finished the interior and looking fresh! Just waiting for the stereo buttons to arrive...
The steering wheel buttons were the hardest to wrap. Got some tips from Katrina Lee and they turned out okay.
Just discs, pads, sensors, 1 alloy refurb and two new tyres on the rear and we're good to go - roll on April 12th!!
The steering wheel buttons were the hardest to wrap. Got some tips from Katrina Lee and they turned out okay.
Just discs, pads, sensors, 1 alloy refurb and two new tyres on the rear and we're good to go - roll on April 12th!!
Whitchurch
Finished installing my newly re-trimmed heated seats
First set I have done for 15 years
Quite happy with them they are not perfect but ok for me
First set I have done for 15 years
Quite happy with them they are not perfect but ok for me
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idej_z4 said:
I’ve bought stolen recovered stripped cars at auction with more left inside them than that :lol:
Looking great once all put back together
North West Surrey
Argyll Andy said:idej_z4 said:
I’ve bought stolen recovered stripped cars at auction with more left inside them than that :lol:
Looking great once all put back together
Thanks, can't wait to drive it now, hopefully I'll remember where the 3 screws I have left are meant to go before something falls off.
Had a lovely run out today (a trip to the dentist ). Only the second time I've managed to get out this year, both with the roof down . My indicators have failed though 
https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=128017
Any help appreciated.
). Only the second time I've managed to get out this year, both with the roof down . My indicators have failed though https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=128017Any help appreciated
.Yesterday I replaced the front shocks and springs, today the rear. Dead tired but pleased with results, car feels much better. Used the Bilstein b4 and Suplex m sport equivalent combo. So, front left strut 75% cracked in a circular shape, both rear shocks totally dead and one rear spring very corroded.