What updates/repairs/mods have you planned for the winter?

[B21]

I've decided to SORN the car and start early on with various items that were delayed, things that need fettling etc

What are your plans?

Here's a partial list

Repair / update / service

Oil and filter change
DCT gearbox sump repair and refill
Glue some areas of carbon fibre trim that have not stuck well between trim and various units like the heater controls
Check Apex Arc-*s for true and then repaint in graphite gray
Fit new 235/35 19 and 275/30 19 Conti Sports &
Lanoguard the underneath
Update s/w on MMI box
Replace disc in CIC unit with a SSD to avoid random rebooting

Upgrade
Fit IDMotion Instrument cluster https://id4motion.shop/products/digital-cluster-for-bmw-z4-e89?variant=41105980489879
Fit reverse and front cameras to that / MMI box
Fit blind spot warning system to new ID4 cluster
Fit Audiotec Fischer rear subwoofers
Fit Autdiotec Fischer Match 10 DSP amp
Fit uprated EKP low pressure fuel pump controller
Fit M3 dual mass flywheel

 

[RAYK47]

Having just bought the Z4 i am not planning much, just some small tweaks.

- Mr12Volt MMI box installation
- white LED bulbs for angel eyes
- white LED interior bulbs

 

[B21]

Having just bought the Z4 i am not planning much, just some small tweaks.

- Mr12Volt MMI box installation
- white LED bulbs for angel eyes
- white LED interior bulbs

Ah yes..all worthy items..if you get stuck I have another 100+ ideas for you! :tumbleweed: :rofl:

 

[RAYK47]

:lol: :lol: yeah i would love to do the speakers, amp and i love the look of your Instrument cluster. But these will have to wait.

 

[Zed Baron]

I've decided to SORN the car and start early on with various items that were delayed, things that need fettling etc
Lanoguard the underneath

Peter be interested to see how you get on with the Lanoguard, just had the car serviced and now I've SORN'd it. Got to replace the headlight adjuster thing and then back into the garage until spring. Still in negotiations regarding its sale... :idunno:

 

[B21]

I've decided to SORN the car and start early on with various items that were delayed, things that need fettling etc
Lanoguard the underneath

Peter be interested to see how you get on with the Lanoguard, just had the car serviced and now I've SORN'd it. Got to replace the headlight adjuster thing and then back into the garage until spring. Still in negotiations regarding its sale... :idunno:

Wilco…

 

[Owdgit]

All being well, I plan on an Oil & filter change service, replace brake pads and paint calipers, discs are fine ACF50 underside.
Any other jobs that 'pop up'.

 

[pvr]

Starter motor, replace fogs, de-rust underneath, paint callipers, fit the subs, oil change and if brave, do an MOT.

Everything bought to do the jobs (except starter as is out of stock everywhere)

 

[B21]

All being well, I plan on an Oil & filter change service, replace brake pads and paint calipers, discs are fine ACF50 underside.
Any other jobs that 'pop up'.

ACF50?

May I ask why that amongst many others?

 

[Marcoose]

The adjustable camber plates are making a clicking noise. They’ll be replaced with fixed -2.5° angle. And scheduled oil change, etc. All in early December.

 

[B21]

The adjustable camber plates are making a clicking noise. They’ll be replaced with fixed -2.5° angle. And scheduled oil change, etc. All in early December.

That's a lot of camber for the front...

 

[B21]

Starter motor, replace fogs, de-rust underneath, paint callipers, fit the subs, oil change and if brave, do an MOT.

Everything bought to do the jobs (except starter as is out of stock everywhere)

What are you using for the de-rust /protection?

 

[Owdgit]

All being well, I plan on an Oil & filter change service, replace brake pads and paint calipers, discs are fine ACF50 underside.
Any other jobs that 'pop up'.

ACF50?

May I ask why that amongst many others?

Because I use it on my bike and bought 5 litres, always brings it up nice

 

[B21]

All being well, I plan on an Oil & filter change service, replace brake pads and paint calipers, discs are fine ACF50 underside.
Any other jobs that 'pop up'.

ACF50?

May I ask why that amongst many others?

Because I use it on my bike and bought 5 litres, always brings it up nice

Well that's one set of logic..

 

[pvr]

Starter motor, replace fogs, de-rust underneath, paint callipers, fit the subs, oil change and if brave, do an MOT.

Everything bought to do the jobs (except starter as is out of stock everywhere)

What are you using for the de-rust /protection?

POR-15, john-e89 recommended it so got a full set of de ruster and protection stuff. Also got the calliper paint from that.

 

[Marcoose]

The adjustable camber plates are making a clicking noise. They’ll be replaced with fixed -2.5° angle. And scheduled oil change, etc. All in early December.

That's a lot of camber for the front...

The tyres are wearing very evenly and you can hardly notice.

Besides, I may look like a grandpa, but don’t drive like a Scot.
oke:

 

[RAYK47]

Just changed the bulbs for white LED. Looks a lot better but the outer ring is not pure white (same as the inner ring). Not as bad as the pic shows though.

Cheap 5 min job. I also have the white LED internal bulbs that I need to change.

 

[B21]

Just changed the bulbs for white LED. Looks a lot better but the outer ring is not pure white (same as the inner ring). Not as bad as the pic shows though.

Cheap 5 min job. I also have the white LED internal bulbs that I need to change.

Looks much better..the original halogens are so dim..out on a run with several cars you can hardly see them in the mirror at distance on a less than dull day..

 

[RAYK47]

I agree B21, even thought he outer ring is not pure white, it is an improvment to teh halogens. Just need to try them in the dark now. Don't need to wait too long in the British winter, 4pm should do it. :?

I have started looking to see if i can do a similar thing to my Triumph as well 8)

 

[B21]

I agree B21, even thought he outer ring is not pure white, it is an improvment to teh halogens. Just need to try them in the dark now. Don't need to wait too long in the British winter, 4pm should do it. :?

I have started looking to see if i can do a similar thing to my Triumph as well 8)

They will be too bright / annoying after dusk to other road users as they glare a lot..but you’ve got your headlights then