Z4 Coupe E86 - Montego Blue OEM+

[Kenich]

When I purchased the car the engine bay was tidy but I gave it it some more TLC. I love how the under trays on the BMW keep these engines bays so well preserved.





I also removed the airbox, replaced the air filter cleaned the box out and wiped down the panels etc...

 

[Meds]

I do love a Montego Blue...

 

[Kenich]

Over the winter I went over the car thoroughly and gave it a good old clean underneath and finally an under seal (Lanogaurd). The Lanogaurd was applied in the wheel arches, under exhaust heat shields & behind skirts where water may get trapped etc.

I removed all the arch liner plastics, took the side skirts off, heat shields off, dropped the rear backbox etc... Everything was scrubbed, wiped down clean before tidying up and applying underseal. I ended up naturally replacing lots of fixings for neat new ones. For a 17-year-old car it was in great condition to be fair. Its my first BMW but it’s good to see they’re certainly made & preserved well.

I replaced the rear shocks while they were removed for cleaning access. However, in recent weeks all the suspension has now been changed for new, I will update pics / details on that shortly.

 

[Kenich]

The large under guard at the rear got a lick of paint while that was off along with cleaning the heat shield under the backbox also.

 

[Kenich]

The exhaust got an "internal clean" while off. Tidied up and fitting with the new exhaust hangers (Poly ones from Powerflex).

 

[Kenich]

Not the clearest pics as tricky taking photos in my garage.

 

[Kenich]

I had a weekend away with the wife so naturally took the Z4C for the drive out. 1st real use of the car an it was a lovely place to sit for a few hours. Great sized practical boot for a coupe to, got loads in!

 

[Kenich]

Last month I had new suspension fitted.

Bilstein B4 shocks, Eibach Pro springs. Usual new BMW springs pads, Meyle HD top mounts, new BMW spring supports, bump stops, boots, Lemforder drop links & anti roll bar bushes etc. I spent a fortune @ BMW for fixings, bolts and brackets all round where needed. I must whip a wheel off and get some photos.

While the car was in for that work, I also had the clutch delay valve removed.

 

[RMB]

Looks amazing, good work

 

[STC_Zed]

That’s very clean underneath. I’ll be shopping the arch liners off in due course to clean the arches out properly and check of any unwanted surprises.

It’s worth asking your local parts depart for a discount (mine were happy to offer 10% before VAT which makes them about the same price as ordering from Cotswold especially by the time you add in postage). It’s not much, but it soon adds up because some of the bolts and fixings are expensive for what they are.

 

[LawrenceW]

Awesome work, clearly you’ve poured a lot of time and effort into your steid and the results speak for themselves .
I’ve been doing the same myself so I can relate to your hard graft

 

[Meds]

I removed all the arch liner plastics, took the side skirts off, heat shields off, dropped the rear backbox etc... Everything was scrubbed, wiped down clean before tidying up an applying underseal.

Is that a sound insulation blanket on the topside of the arch liner ?

 

[Kenich]

I removed all the arch liner plastics, took the side skirts off, heat shields off, dropped the rear backbox etc... Everything was scrubbed, wiped down clean before tidying up an applying underseal.

Is that a sound insulation blanket on the topside of the arch liner ?

I'm not sure what they are for, but it covers a large section of the the liner. Surprised they were still on and in good condition really.

 

[Special Kay]

I have to agree with the other comments, the car looks stunning, I'm dying to see the car sitting lower. Looks like a great labour of love. Keep it up

 

[Kenich]

Had a fair bit of preventive maintenance carried out last week at Autowerks (Water pump, Thermostat, coolant reservoir, oil filter gaskets, oil cooler gaskets, aux belt, pullies / tensioners etc).

Cars going great and loving this summer we're now going into. Just took the Z4 to a great local classic meet, stopped off for a Keebab!

 

[Kenich]

Recent MOT advisories sorted out. New front calipers, front brake hoses and fittings along with new brake fluid and complete system re-bleed.

New front lower arms (Febi) and rear bushes (Meyle HD), matched with new front ARB bushes (Meyle).

Geo setup next up with a well regarded specialist. I need to look into what the GEO options are for OEM vs alternatives.

 

[beanie]

Your old rallye looked really nice 8) My brother had a blue S2 16v on itbs and it was absolutely mental! It embarrassed some pretty serious cars on track and sounded fantastic.

 

[STC_Zed]

Your Z4 is really, really clean underneath.

 

[Kenich]

I have the geo booked in for the end of the month with a local specialist. Anyone recommend staying OEM or going as close to M3 CSL as possible?

Your old rallye looked really nice 8) My brother had a blue S2 16v on itbs and it was absolutely mental! It embarrassed some pretty serious cars on track and sounded fantastic.

Thanks, I spent a lot of time, money and love on that car. Cool 90s hatches those 106's, I will get another 1x day.

Your Z4 is really, really clean underneath.

Yeah its a great example, very well looked after. I would say a bit of a garage queen but I just don't get much time to use it as much as I'd like.

 

[Mr Tidy]

I have the geo booked in for the end of the month with a local specialist. Anyone recommend staying OEM or going as close to M3 CSL as possible?

I had mine aligned to M3 CSL settings and it drives brilliantly, way better than it did before. But I had removed spacers, raised the ride height and gone from 19" to 18" wheels so it needed an alignment!