What have you done to your car today?

[bigwinn]

Not the E85...

Changed the power steering pump on the missus Volvo XC60

FML

5 hours and that was with no c0ck ups

No wonder garages weren’t keen to quote for it

I’d rather do 5 vanos seal changes instead of that again

 

[Zulu4]

Lots of cleaning

 

[Beatman]

MOT passed, no advisories.

 

[Richardz]

Bought a new (to me) set of wheels. I've looked everywhere in Sweden for a decent set of 108s or 135s to replace my 17" setup. Finally found these 135s which are a 9/10. Brand new front tyres were just a bonus!

 

[Doddsy]

Painted front grills gloss black today

 

[RelicDragon]

Installed oem footwell lights & oem microswitch+light in storage box between seats.
A few weeks ago also replaced one way map light to three way map/dome light.

 

[Thrustyjust]

Just drove it and washed it and put away for another sunny day

 

[Z4mal]

Give it a wash took it out for spin around Penarth with child No.1 tucked away ready for next weekend if the weather is nice again in Cardiff.

 

[Cag93]

Swapped the previous owner's gearknob out for a ZHP and fitted a stubby aerial. 8)

 

[Jamie2.5]

That’s amazing what cover did you buy?

Evening

I got it from AliExpress and chose the grey thread option link below. It’s took me a good few hours but it’s worth it

￡16.92 67％ Off | Hand-stitched Black Genuine Leather Steering Wheel Cover for BMW Z4 E85 (Roadster) 2003-2008 E86 (Coupe) 2005-2008
https://a.aliexpress.com/_ms57vEt

I'm interested in this too - I find the standard wheel a little thin and difficult to grip at times and that looks great

 

[Jamie2.5]

Swapped the previous owner's gearknob out for a ZHP and fitted a stubby aerial. 8)

Looking good!
Where did you get your stubby from please?

 

[Cag93]

Swapped the previous owner's gearknob out for a ZHP and fitted a stubby aerial. 8)

Looking good!
Where did you get your stubby from please?

I got it from ebay. Opted for the OEM one:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Genuine-Sports-Rod-Short-Phone-Radio-Aerial-Antenna-83mm-65202296761-/184459359186?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286

 

[Jamie2.5]

Swapped the previous owner's gearknob out for a ZHP and fitted a stubby aerial. 8)

Looking good!
Where did you get your stubby from please?

I got it from ebay. Opted for the OEM one:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Genuine-Sports-Rod-Short-Phone-Radio-Aerial-Antenna-83mm-65202296761-/184459359186?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286

thank you :wink:

 

[Z4mal]

Thanks I’ll try them out.

That’s amazing what cover did you buy?

Evening

I got it from AliExpress and chose the grey thread option link below. It’s took me a good few hours but it’s worth it

￡16.92 67％ Off | Hand-stitched Black Genuine Leather Steering Wheel Cover for BMW Z4 E85 (Roadster) 2003-2008 E86 (Coupe) 2005-2008
https://a.aliexpress.com/_ms57vEt

I'm interested in this too - I find the standard wheel a little thin and difficult to grip at times and that looks great

 

[Stueyboy43]

I had a new backbox made for a bit more noise, not too loud though. Good noise on hard acceleration but very subtle when going easy.

 

[Sludgepump]

Fitted my newly upholstered seats today. It's alright for you black-leather guys, but beige is very unforgiving and shows every mark. After 15 years it was time for the smell of new leather. The old leather was ok but I'm a fussy bugger and I like it to look nice.

 

[Zulu4]

Very nice, Sludgepump.
Where did you get them upholstered ?

 

[oldgitdave]

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Fitted my newly upholstered seats today. It's alright for you black-leather guys, but beige is very unforgiving and shows every mark. After 15 years it was time for the smell of new leather. The old leather was ok but I'm a fussy bugger and I like it to look nice.

Looks lovely but aren't those seatbelt guides on the wrong side of the seat ?

 

[Sludgepump]

Yes they are on the wrong side!
I wondered if anyone would notice!

I'm going to have to get back in touch with them. I reckon they've taken the backs off to upholster them and put them back onto the wrong seats. I'm hoping it's not to difficult to swap the backs over in situ.

They were done at Autoretrim in Birmingham.

Apart from that I'm really pleased with them

 

[Stevgolf001]

May I ask how much to have them done?