What have you done to your car today?

[steve_naive]

Out with warped old carpets.



In with new BMW ones.

Also fixed the parking sensors using the tick test and some wd40. Saved me the cost and bother of a replacement. Fault finally cleared, on to pressure sensor 1 next!

 

[Andres]

Replaced the bonnet badge. Had to drill it out as the pelicans that resprayed the bumper glued it in place. Nice new one in place with captive nuts

What badge did you use and did you get new captive nuts? I installed a new one and the other day on my first spirited drive I watched it fly off over my head!

I'd also like to know. Mine is looking dated.
I've seen some on ebay, but they don't look very high quality.
Anyone knows how much they cost from bmw?

 

[steve_naive]

Cleared a brake pressure sensor/dsc fault with some contact cleaner.

Couldn't prise off the main loom so just sprayed everything electrical from the outside.

Top down and a quick cruise to confirm everything was ok. Always surprising how brisk these cars can be!

Was looking at a TVR earlier but not sure I want to go any quicker...

 

[DMike]

New oil disptick as the old one was starting to crumble.

 

[skmattwell]

Fixed the window wiper parking issue where they jump up and fitted aerotwin wipers.

Replaced the faulty washer fluid motor with a new one.

Unplugged the faulty bonnet sensor that was causing the car alarm to trigger randomly

 

[Ed Doe]

Last weekend I replaced the windscreen rubber surround, as the previous one had managed to work free on the passenger side.

Not the most difficult job in the world, but I did my best to make it as difficult as possible, choosing to do it at the hottest part of the day with no shade, so the rubber was too hot to touch :lol:

And then my car rewarded me with a cracked windscreen right in the drivers' line of sight, so looks like the windscreen needs replacing AND the 1 week old OW BMW rubber seal :lol:

You couldn't make it up...

 

[Obicoke]

Out with warped old carpets.

Where did you get your new ones from? Or did you just buy the drivers side. My passenger mat looks brand new, just drivers side looking shabby.

 

[steve_naive]

Out with warped old carpets.

Where did you get your new ones from? Or did you just buy the drivers side. My passenger mat looks brand new, just drivers side looking shabby.

I bought the set from Prentice via eBay. My passenger side was also fine but it’s nice to have a matching set.

I also unplugged the headlamp washer pump. Had a habit of spraying orange (!) screen wash fluid all over the bonnet and wings, staining the clearcoat. Even cleaning out the reservoir tank and filter didn’t seem to fix the fluid discolouring issue. To remove it I had to use concentrated washer fluid (acting as a solvent). Took hours.

Poor design.

 

[breezyloco]

Technically from yesterday, but I retrofitted mine with the hard top prep kit/mounts (since my new hard top has just been sitting there for a while, but had to wait for the mounts to come from Germany) and finally got the hard top on! It’s a much quieter ride, and the chassis definitely feels a bit more stiff/stable. Going to enjoy this for track days.

 

[Ali0191]

Wrapped grill, pillars and one wing mirror in gloss black (just ran out of time for the second mirror, not a look I am going for on purpose!)

Enjoying experimenting with the wrapping knowing I can just pull it off when I like!

How was wrapping the wing mirror ? I'm toying with the idea of doing mine. Did you do it in situ or take it off ? Did you use one piece of wrap or several ?

Just an update, if I was doing it all again I would aim to use one large piece of wrap. I’m happy enough with my results as a little project but it isn’t perfect on close inspection. For at home wrapping I would also suggest doing it outside on a sunny day, no need for the hairdryer!

 

[JohnR]

Nice pic Beefy!

 

[Papa_Zee]

Gone with Diamonds…

 

[Argyll Andy]

Gone with Diamonds…

I liked mine and really easy to keep clean

 

[Papa_Zee]

Gone with Diamonds…

I liked mine and really easy to keep clean

Yup - Best interior mode I’ve done. Just vacuum and wipe clean.

 

[Chickendippers]

Replaced the bonnet badge. Had to drill it out as the pelicans that resprayed the bumper glued it in place. Nice new one in place with captive nuts

What badge did you use and did you get new captive nuts? I installed a new one and the other day on my first spirited drive I watched it fly off over my head!

Hello, sorry I haven't replied earlier. Z4 bonnet emblems don't seem to have an OEM equivalent, so I was keen to avoid your scenario. I bought both items seperately from Prenticeportadown on ebay. I don't know why they call them captive nuts, they are self tapping to me?
Genuine BMW Z4 Bonnet Badge Nuts Pair E85 E86 E89 51418176418 £40
Genuine BMW Front Roundel Bonnet Emblem Badge Z4 E85 / E86 / E89 51147044207 £3.14
Hope this helps

 

[A2KVU]

Fitted some refurbished 108 Alloys to replace the 17” wheels that were on it.

 

[1536Z4]

Not today but over the last 3 months as it takes me ages to get things done

I have fitted :
BC racing coilovers with Millway rear shock reinforcement plates .
H&R front and rear anti roll bars with new drop links . Adjustable on front.
Meyle HD front control arms with powerflex bushes.
Driftworks adjustable rear camber arms .
Eisenmann Race back box .
Wezmoto braided hoses .
Had the brake calipers powder coated black and I fitted new pistons and seals plus Millway brass slider bushes from hack engineering .
Replaced silver front headlights with black headlights that I refurbed ( see last photo ) and fitted HID kit .
Had radiator strut powder coated black as it was peeling badly .
Fitted Alu Racing strut mount brace which I also had powder coated black .
New right side lower splash guard .

A few photos to show some of the work done .

All done with thanks to the helpful advice from forum members and previous write up information .
Now booked in for a geometry set up which I missed the first time due to brakes refusing to bleed :roll:

 

[sharpyboy]

Took my car for a test drive after fitting replacement Pierburg electric water pump and Mahle thermostat. Engine temperature was fine but had a couple of low level coolant lights because of air bubbles I expect. I tried to do the switch on ignition but not start and press accelerator for 10 seconds for the BMW bleed routine but couldn't get it to work. Anyway all OK now.

 

[Homer]

Had the brake calipers powder coated black and I fitted new pistons and seals plus Millway brass slider bushes from hack engineering .

Interested in the reason behind this, did you have vibrations when brakeing or was this future proofing? I have a slight vibration when breaking heavyly and wonder if these could be the solution.

 

[1536Z4]

Interested in the reason behind this

I wasn`t having a vibration problem just thought they could be better . I was thinking about a big brake kit when I found this thread by Exdos https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=45293 . I decided to give it a go as big brake kits are expensive in comparison . I have only just got the brakes to bleed properly and I am waiting to get the suspension mods checked over before I use it in anger so cant report yet on how much of an improvement there is . Lots of reasons for brake vibration so it will be a process of elimination . Hope you get to the bottom of it .