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by BEN!
Fri 24 Apr, 2009 12:20
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Order and status update of all rep parts
Replies: 2
Views: 673

Oh dear Ben - that looks a bit of a mess :shock: Hope no-one was injured and it's "only" a material loss which the insurance will cover. Don't be too despondent though - in my experience a major claim was paid out within 2 weeks :thumb: Yeah everyone is ok thanks, the claim is being proce...
by BEN!
Thu 23 Apr, 2009 21:43
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Order and status update of all rep parts
Replies: 2
Views: 673

Order and status update of all rep parts

Hi Guys, At 4:30pm this afternoon my workshop went up in flames, the fire brigade were called but by the time they arrived everything had gone up, and everything is now gone, spoilers/flippers/moulds, not to mention all my fishing gear/bikes/golf clubs etc. My mum is going to contact the insurance c...
by BEN!
Thu 23 Apr, 2009 21:43
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Order and status update of all rep parts
Replies: 0
Views: 396

Order and status update of all rep parts

Hi Guys, At 4:30pm this afternoon my workshop went up in flames, the fire brigade were called but by the time they arrived everything had gone up, and everything is now gone, spoilers/flippers/moulds, not to mention all my fishing gear/bikes/golf clubs etc. My mum is going to contact the insurance c...
by BEN!
Thu 23 Apr, 2009 11:29
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: ECU remapping 'live' or Standard?
Replies: 17
Views: 1824

siwilson wrote:As someone contemplating this for my S54 I will watch this 'banter' with interest.
Go to Evolve mate, they know what they are doing, they have some very good dyno results from mine.
by BEN!
Thu 23 Apr, 2009 11:19
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: ECU remapping 'live' or Standard?
Replies: 17
Views: 1824

There is NOTHING wrong with a generic map at all, the fact is that nearly all maps are started using a generic map, So why bother altering it then? Because data from a rolling road will give the mapper more information and that will help them to improve that map for the car and other cars using tha...
by BEN!
Wed 22 Apr, 2009 21:56
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: ECU remapping 'live' or Standard?
Replies: 17
Views: 1824

Right guys, basically you may get 1 or 2 more BHP from the S50 engine with a proper live remap - either with an emulator soldered into the ECU or via a piggy back ECU like uni-Q Wayne at Chipwizards knows these engines well too and is highly regarded by people in the know. There are a lot of compani...
by BEN!
Mon 20 Apr, 2009 12:46
Forum: Performance
Topic: Z3m Dyno and Remap results
Replies: 21
Views: 4536

Live mapping on a car with only an induction kit is a waste of time and money if it is actually done correctly! A lot of companies out there and i mean a lot of "top" lol tuning companies say they can live map your BMW and will do it for £300-450, its not going to happen for that, the amou...
by BEN!
Sun 19 Apr, 2009 19:29
Forum: Performance
Topic: Z3m Dyno and Remap results
Replies: 21
Views: 4536

They did 6 runs and then gave up on the fact they thought it'd be enough? Hell when mapping my MX-5 turbo we did 54 runs in 4 hours. And that was pushing 15psi of boost through an other wise standard engine! There would of been no need to do more dyno runs, the car will always adapts to the dyno so...
by BEN!
Fri 17 Apr, 2009 13:40
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Tyres - What are you using at the moment?
Replies: 28
Views: 2580

PS2's all the way!

or for a budget tyre Toyo T1-R's cannot be beaten!
by BEN!
Sun 12 Apr, 2009 16:17
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Z3 J 666 Wmd
Replies: 17
Views: 2298

Re: some flippers

Stoned@Home wrote:bens flippers got here at last....
Sorry for the delay on those again!

Flippers make a massive difference! Looks great!
by BEN!
Thu 26 Mar, 2009 18:42
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Replica ACS bits and induction kit deals!
Replies: 5
Views: 945

BimBeema wrote:Thanks - a pic of the induction kit would be good to see aswell.

Cheers
great timing! ;)

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by BEN!
Wed 25 Mar, 2009 16:55
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Replica ACS bits and induction kit deals!
Replies: 5
Views: 945

Hi Ben, Just a few questions : The replica ACS flippers - are they for ///M front bumpers only or can/do they fit standard bumpers? Does the price for the ACS flippers include painting or are they just primed? Any plans for an induction kit for non ///M's? Thanks These are the same price as the ///...
by BEN!
Tue 24 Mar, 2009 17:55
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Replica ACS bits and induction kit deals!
Replies: 5
Views: 945

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by BEN!
Tue 24 Mar, 2009 17:21
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Replica ACS bits and induction kit deals!
Replies: 5
Views: 945

Replica ACS bits and induction kit deals!

Right guys! As you know ive been doing replica ACS flippers and rear wings, I have decided to do a package deal for them both in addition to lowering the price of the individual replica's. Prices as follows Front flippers and rear wing is £275 inc del (UK) Front flippers only £130 inc del (UK) Rear ...
by BEN!
Wed 29 Oct, 2008 18:13
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Black Leather Seats Z3M
Replies: 7
Views: 1192

garythefish wrote:Shabs had a good deal on Ebay inc runners for £110 inc postage for 2 seats in as new condition.

good?
thats mental! im not giving them away, im thinking at least £500 for the two at the moment
by BEN!
Wed 29 Oct, 2008 14:59
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Black Leather Seats Z3M
Replies: 7
Views: 1192

Black Leather Seats Z3M

This is a bit of a feeler, but what do you guys think Z3M seats are worth, they are like new, a small bit of wear on the drivers bolster.
by BEN!
Tue 28 Oct, 2008 16:34
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Car Evolution S54 Induction Kit
Replies: 12
Views: 1766

Updated pics with edging seal around top and side, makes it look a lot better!
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by BEN!
Mon 27 Oct, 2008 15:32
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: window issues!!!
Replies: 2
Views: 499

Same thing has happened to mine, the drivers window. I can move it up and down without the motor running, there are 3 weld points, they need drilling out and re-welding, which you can do the drilling out with a dremel, then take it to someone who can spot weld with the door cards off shouldnt cost y...
by BEN!
Thu 23 Oct, 2008 19:12
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Rep ACS Flippers
Replies: 43
Views: 6218

F99ANT wrote:Any news on these??
yep matt's are going to paint tomorrow

these are good to go
by BEN!
Thu 23 Oct, 2008 18:42
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Car Evolution S54 Induction Kit
Replies: 12
Views: 1766

I have ordered rubber edging, should be hear next week, which will finish the top edge off.

So will look the same as the top of that kit.
by BEN!
Thu 23 Oct, 2008 13:44
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Car Evolution S54 Induction Kit
Replies: 12
Views: 1766

Sorry for the delay! Here they are!...... http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh10/car-evolution/IMG_1918.jpg http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh10/car-evolution/IMG_1916.jpg http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh10/car-evolution/IMG_1914.jpg http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh10/car-evolution/IMG...
by BEN!
Wed 22 Oct, 2008 13:17
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Car Evolution S54 Induction Kit
Replies: 12
Views: 1766

Cheers for the reply Ben, I am v interested in seeing some more pictures as not convinced on the looks of the heat shield, would like it to look as though its a bit more stock Cheers Ade Your in luck then, the reflective heat foil was on the outside of the shielding when test, then i put some more ...
by BEN!
Wed 22 Oct, 2008 12:23
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Car Evolution S54 Induction Kit
Replies: 12
Views: 1766

Hi Ben, do you do an induction kit for the S50 too? If so any pics/figures for it, can't get to your site if it's the link in your post :( Regards Ade Yes i can do a kit for the S50, the heat shielding is the same, so will give the same temps, and using an ITG filter with 45 degree angle will put i...
by BEN!
Wed 22 Oct, 2008 09:25
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Car Evolution S54 Induction Kit
Replies: 12
Views: 1766

Hi Ben, looks interesting but I'm a bit dubious about how effective the heat shield really is... I know you say its been tested to maintain almost ambient temperature but all the S50 versions I've seen are much more substantial and seal to the underside of the bonnet. I'm by no means an expert but ...
by BEN!
Tue 21 Oct, 2008 17:06
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: ZRoadster Calendar 2009 - Photographs Wanted!
Replies: 65
Views: 7708

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by BEN!
Tue 21 Oct, 2008 16:56
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Car Evolution S54 Induction Kit
Replies: 12
Views: 1766

new improved pics coming tomorrow!
by BEN!
Mon 20 Oct, 2008 18:07
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Car Evolution S54 Induction Kit
Replies: 12
Views: 1766

Car Evolution S54 Induction Kit

Right guys, i have video clips of the new induction kit i have put together for the S54, it is the first kit made specifically for the S54 M Coupe/Roadster, using an ITG filter and heat shielding which keeps 95% of heat away. The kit also has custom MAF housing to take the factory air flow meter so ...
by BEN!
Sun 05 Oct, 2008 19:53
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Rep ACS Flippers
Replies: 43
Views: 6218

Justin Time wrote:Can you post up some pics, please, so we can have a peak when you have them fitted on?
yep thats no problem, they will be done within the next couple of week.
by BEN!
Sun 05 Oct, 2008 17:23
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Rep ACS Flippers
Replies: 43
Views: 6218

Ben, are these available at all for non ///M's? As of next week they will be yes! met up with Matt today to check that i can modify them to fit and they can be!!!! they will look like the ACS flippers as posted above for standard Z3, im making a set this week for matt, meeting up again next sunday ...
by BEN!
Wed 01 Oct, 2008 19:24
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Rep ACS Flippers
Replies: 43
Views: 6218

PM sent
by BEN!
Wed 01 Oct, 2008 19:14
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Rep ACS Flippers
Replies: 43
Views: 6218

just to double check, siwilsons pic, are those the actual ones? also i have lowered my car 30mm and with these i will lose 3cm clearance. do u think i will have any probs genral driving ( multi storey car parks ...etc)? im running on KW coilovers so have loat 40+mm, and i have no problems at all. t...
by BEN!
Wed 01 Oct, 2008 18:08
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Rep ACS Flippers
Replies: 43
Views: 6218

gypsycatcha wrote:hi ben, really like the look of these, just wondering, does the bumper have to come off for fitting or just a case of getting underneath... cheers
no need for the bumper to come off no, very easy to fit takes 5-10mins per side!
by BEN!
Thu 24 Jul, 2008 14:29
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Unstable idle RPM
Replies: 24
Views: 2944

Might be worth a clean of the MAF before replacing it BEN - could be just contaminated with gunk. Dont that already made no difference. Will try, all i was told is that the sensor on the steering rack wasnt connected. I don't htink it will be on the rack as I'm sure it's the same as the S50 models ...
by BEN!
Wed 23 Jul, 2008 20:10
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Unstable idle RPM
Replies: 24
Views: 2944

Ben, Any chance of identifying which sensor is on the steering rack?, I have intermittent problems with the DSC :( Will try, all i was told is that the sensor on the steering rack wasnt connected. right, fault codes have been read the MAF is duff! and the throttle potentiometer, and potentiometer s...
by BEN!
Tue 22 Jul, 2008 11:43
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Rep ACS Flippers
Replies: 43
Views: 6218

sorry for the delay!

a picture of the latest set off the line!.....

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by BEN!
Sun 20 Jul, 2008 09:28
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Unstable idle RPM
Replies: 24
Views: 2944

right, fault codes have been read the MAF is duff! and the throttle potentiometer, and potentiometer signal sender.

The DSC is not working because of a faulty sensor on the steering rack, which also lead to another 4 fault codes with the DSC.
by BEN!
Thu 17 Jul, 2008 19:20
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Unstable idle RPM
Replies: 24
Views: 2944

SpunkyM wrote:
As for the problem going around a bend with your foot planted - are you sure this wasn't the DSC! I would turn it off completely and see if the problem disappears (don't bin it though - LOL)!
thanks mate,

the DSC is always off 100% everytime i get in it.
by BEN!
Wed 16 Jul, 2008 17:39
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Unstable idle RPM
Replies: 24
Views: 2944

question to SpunkyM i have been reading your S54 idle issue threads on here and on the m3 forum i think, have you managed to sort them out yet? if so what was the problem, im going to clean the ICV in a bit to see if that helps, but im also having fueling problems the car used to get to about 6k RPM...
by BEN!
Fri 11 Jul, 2008 17:56
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Rep ACS Flippers
Replies: 43
Views: 6218

tuxman wrote:Ben any news or pictures ???
sorry yeah the first set are in paint at the moment, should have them back next week ill grab some photos then.
by BEN!
Thu 03 Jul, 2008 19:47
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Rep ACS Flippers
Replies: 43
Views: 6218

Ben.... Got your PM thanks. You're a good salesman, but I haven't confirmed my order just yet! I'm still waiting to see some pics and details of fixings. RED is at H&S this week, so I've not been able to check out the underside of the front skirt to see what's needed. Sorry if I sound fussy, bu...
by BEN!
Wed 02 Jul, 2008 15:58
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Rep ACS Flippers
Replies: 43
Views: 6218

Alfie wrote:Ben...

Is it possible to just bolt them on without using adhesive?
I'd rather be able to get them off easily if necessary, without damaging the underskirt.

A.
it is, but personally i would put the adhesive on too.

you could get a couple of extra holes drilled into it
by BEN!
Wed 02 Jul, 2008 10:58
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Rep ACS Flippers
Replies: 43
Views: 6218

OK Ben ,can you paint them artic silver (i think that is the color) ?? How much ground clearance do you loose ?? yeah thats no problem to do! with all of these being painted i will taking them to the paintshop in bulk to be done not one by one. you lose about 3cm at the front Ill be sorting out the...
by BEN!
Tue 01 Jul, 2008 22:03
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Rep ACS Flippers
Replies: 43
Views: 6218

tuxman wrote:ok they look very nice ,do you loose much ground clearance ??

And to confirm £200 painted for a set .......not each ???

sorry got man flu feeling right out of it !!!
you got it, thats for the set of two!
by BEN!
Tue 01 Jul, 2008 15:37
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Rep ACS Flippers
Replies: 43
Views: 6218

couple of pics of them on MC's
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by BEN!
Mon 30 Jun, 2008 19:47
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Rep ACS Flippers
Replies: 43
Views: 6218

siwilson wrote:That's not a bad price. I paid £150 for mine from the US group buy and I got clobbered for import duty also.


What are these made of ?

Fibreglass

Can you post pictures so peopel can see the quality ?

I will do, im just waiting for the mould to set 100%, which will take another 36 hours

Si.
by BEN!
Mon 30 Jun, 2008 19:08
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Rep ACS Flippers
Replies: 43
Views: 6218

garythefish wrote:Is the price for body colour or plain?
Just added to above
by BEN!
Mon 30 Jun, 2008 15:45
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Rep ACS Flippers
Replies: 43
Views: 6218

Rep ACS Flippers

For those who remember or are on Z3MCoupe.com, i am making sets of rep flippers for the MR and MC. They will also have three holes on the base of the flippers to attach with screws to the underside of the bumper as per the genuine items, along with a good adhesive. I will be able to make one set a d...
by BEN!
Wed 30 Jan, 2008 15:41
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Check these projector headlight units out for Z3
Replies: 115
Views: 19547

i think i have worked out what they have done, you ordered a chrome set and the spyder73 ordered a LHD black set, i think they had those two in stock and are making the others to order, i would hope that they would send them as and when they make them
by BEN!
Wed 30 Jan, 2008 14:43
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Check these projector headlight units out for Z3
Replies: 115
Views: 19547

these guys are rubbish!

they have sent out two one to someone on the z3mcoupe forum, and calbens on here. They have now said that the others will be sent out on monday next week.

Im not impressed and i have told them that with any luck they might get there fingers out
by BEN!
Sun 27 Jan, 2008 16:53
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Check these projector headlight units out for Z3
Replies: 115
Views: 19547

they are sending them on Monday they have said they will take 7 to 10 days, I'll see if I can get some tracking numbers for everyone

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