What have you done to your car today?

[3gGT01]

Replaced fogs with painted blanks, really pleased with how they look, fogs were in a pretty bad way.

Also replaced the headlight seals while i was there too.

Really looks good, like it came from the factory that way!

 

[3002 tii]

Track pads, brake flush, and new shoes!

 

[3gGT01]

Track pads, brake flush, and new shoes!

And your favorite track pad brand and fluid?

I haven't tried them all, but I settled on Carbotech pads for the track and Castrol SRF brake fluid. Carbotech's wear the best for me and I don't need to bleed my brakes while at the track when I use SRF fluid. I've tried other major brands of both pads and fluid, but happy with this combo.

 

[TIMMOS29]

Today pit together the dolly's so the mrs got more romm in the garage. And got rid of all the paint peeling off the steering wheel tims.

That turned out really well! Was it painted before and you removed the paint back down to the original plastic trim color? That turned out like brand new!

It had that horrible mat black stuff on it from the facrory that wears off, looks so much better now.

 

[3002 tii]

Track pads, brake flush, and new shoes!

And your favorite track pad brand and fluid?

I haven't tried them all, but I settled on Carbotech pads for the track and Castrol SRF brake fluid. Carbotech's wear the best for me and I don't need to bleed my brakes while at the track when I use SRF fluid. I've tried other major brands of both pads and fluid, but happy with this combo.

I used to run SRF but it’s just too expensive. I know in theory it’ll last 2x as long but I still bleed regularly (e.g. every 3-4 events) out of precaution. So I just run RBF 600 or 660. They have same wet boiling point so 600 is fine.

As for pads, PFC-11 are my favorite but I’m a cheap bastard so I run Hawk DTC 70/60 because they are “free” replacements from FCP Euro. I’ve not paid for new pads in 3 years other than maybe incremental diff in updated pricing.

 

[Rsipad]

I used to run SRF but it’s just too expensive. I know in theory it’ll last 2x as long but I still bleed regularly (e.g. every 3-4 events) out of precaution. So I just run RBF 600 or 660. They have same wet boiling point so 600 is fine.

As for pads, PFC-11 are my favorite but I’m a cheap bastard so I run Hawk DTC 70/60 because they are “free” replacements from FCP Euro. I’ve not paid for new pads in 3 years other than maybe incremental diff in updated pricing.

You can get SRF from FCP Euro as well and return it in the same box as the DTC 70/60s. I used to run SRF and EBC RPX/Blues on my Z4.

I'm still new to the Z4M and have DTC 70/60s but haven't been able to try them out on track yet. How are they?

 

[3002 tii]

I used to run SRF but it’s just too expensive. I know in theory it’ll last 2x as long but I still bleed regularly (e.g. every 3-4 events) out of precaution. So I just run RBF 600 or 660. They have same wet boiling point so 600 is fine.

As for pads, PFC-11 are my favorite but I’m a cheap bastard so I run Hawk DTC 70/60 because they are “free” replacements from FCP Euro. I’ve not paid for new pads in 3 years other than maybe incremental diff in updated pricing.

You can get SRF from FCP Euro as well and return it in the same box as the DTC 70/60s. I used to run SRF and EBC RPX/Blues on my Z4.

I'm still new to the Z4M and have DTC 70/60s but haven't been able to try them out on track yet. How are they?

True but regardless I would still flush at least twice a season so there’s no point in running SRF.

DTC 60 is a great enduro pad. Easy on rotors and they last a long time. 70s have that stronger initial initial bite that gives you confidence to brake later/deeper but they eat through rotors. Only downside about Hawk is that I find their brake dust to be really hard to get off if you let it sit over a weekend. You have to be really good about wiping them down after each weekend, else risk them getting caked on permanently

 

[Hyperion.uk]

replaced fogs with painted blanks, really pleased with how they look, fogs were in a pretty bad way.

[ref]Fred Smith[/ref] is looking for old fog lights to refurb. He’s in Guildford.

I have two old working fog lights if he wants to send me a PM.

 

[DMike]

While I had the passenger seat and some panels out for doing wiring stuff took the opportunity to continue my incredibly slow maintenance routine: Changed the cabin air filter. This is by far my least favourite on the list - even with the seat out it’s hard to get to the filter and even worse negotiating a new filter in. Some day I’ll fracture a rib or get a hernia doing this.

 

[Rsipad]

True but regardless I would still flush at least twice a season so there’s no point in running SRF.

DTC 60 is a great enduro pad. Easy on rotors and they last a long time. 70s have that stronger initial initial bite that gives you confidence to brake later/deeper but they eat through rotors. Only downside about Hawk is that I find their brake dust to be really hard to get off if you let it sit over a weekend. You have to be really good about wiping them down after each weekend, else risk them getting caked on permanently

Makes sense. Good to know about the Hawks. Thanks!

 

[1536Z4]

and new shoes!

Are they ML 10`s ?? like mine https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=149762 . Mine rub on the front so next job is to get that sorted .

 

[3002 tii]

and new shoes!

Are they ML 10`s ?? like mine https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=149762 . Mine rub on the front so next job is to get that sorted .

Correct, ML-10’s in 18x9.5 with 255 square tires. I might be running more camber than you (and also perhaps sitting a tad higher).

 

[3gGT01]

Decided to redo my steering wheel trim pieces since they wanted $600 on eBay for new graphite Sport trim and used buttons.

It took me most of the day to remove the gooey black paint from the trim pieces. And I had to do some gluing/repair on trim pieces.

Here’s some pictures of the gooey paint and one that I cleaned up and then a finished piece in graphite gray color.

Will send some finished photos when it’s complete.

 

[1536Z4]

and also perhaps sitting a tad higher

I think that`s what it is .I will adjust the height . Looking good with the 9.5 fronts . I couldn`t have 9.5 as I needed to fit a 10mm spacer to get around the big brake kit . There`s always a downside .

 

[PedroSouth]

After finding this thread below on the Amazon exhaust tips, I replaced my old OEM ones which were well past their best. Very happy with the result for about £20, same diameter as OEM but the chrome better ties in with the chrome on the badges, grill and rest of the car.

https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=106653

 

[ryushe]

After finding this thread below on the Amazon exhaust tips, I replaced my old OEM ones which were well past their best. Very happy with the result for about £20, same diameter as OEM but the chrome better ties in with the chrome on the badges, grill and rest of the car.

Where did you find those? The Amazon link shows as unavailable

 

[PedroSouth]

After finding this thread below on the Amazon exhaust tips, I replaced my old OEM ones which were well past their best. Very happy with the result for about £20, same diameter as OEM but the chrome better ties in with the chrome on the badges, grill and rest of the car.

Where did you find those? The Amazon link shows as unavailable

These are the ones i got, same diameter, just push on, tight fit so they wont come off.
https://amzn.eu/d/gOhzlq7

 

[3gGT01]

After finding this thread below on the Amazon exhaust tips, I replaced my old OEM ones…

https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=106653

Definitely looks great!

 

[3gGT01]

Finished my steering wheel!

 

[Rsipad]

Finished my steering wheel!

oh my... that looks AMAZING