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Re: g8jka - 2.0 Progress Journal - ///M Vents & Coilovers
Posted: Fri 01 May, 2015 18:34
by g8jka
Re: g8jka - 2.0 Progress Journal - New Dash Cam (Mar 2015)
Posted: Fri 01 May, 2015 20:35
by stevie_a
I Love what you have been doing with your car
do you have a link to the angle eyes that you purchased .
thanks
Re: g8jka - 2.0 Progress Journal - New Dash Cam (Mar 2015)
Posted: Fri 01 May, 2015 21:04
by Brian H
Vents are looking superb
Be careful if you lower the rear too much further, you will start to hit the bump stops and at speed this hurts after the 20th time, ask me how I know
Re: g8jka - 2.0 Progress Journal - New Dash Cam (Mar 2015)
Posted: Mon 18 May, 2015 21:36
by bertiejaffa
Brian H wrote:Vents are looking superb
Be careful if you lower the rear too much further, you will start to hit the bump stops and at speed this hurts after the 20th time, ask me how I know
How do you know?
@g8jka- looking good... Might be asking you for coil over info shortly
Re: g8jka - 2.0 Progress Journal - New Dash Cam (Mar 2015)
Posted: Mon 18 May, 2015 22:46
by g8jka
stevie_a wrote:I Love what you have been doing with your car
do you have a link to the angle eyes that you purchased .
thanks
Sorry missed your post! The were
these ones. Although the need modifying slightly to make them fit into the Z3's lights but all you need to do is trim some of the LED's off to make the rings smaller.
Brian H wrote:Vents are looking superb
Be careful if you lower the rear too much further, you will start to hit the bump stops and at speed this hurts after the 20th time, ask me how I know
Thanks Brian for making the small mods to the vents prior to me having them
And yes I am still unsure its only because the passenger side sits slightly higher and would like this a little lower but that's how its always been.
bertiejaffa wrote:Brian H wrote:Vents are looking superb
Be careful if you lower the rear too much further, you will start to hit the bump stops and at speed this hurts after the 20th time, ask me how I know
How do you know?
@g8jka- looking good... Might be asking you for coil over info shortly
Cheers mate, let me know if you want any info
Re: g8jka - 2.0 Progress Journal - Aero Rear Bumper (Nov 201
Posted: Mon 30 Nov, 2015 16:59
by g8jka
Re: g8jka - 2.0 Progress Journal - Aero Rear Bumper
Posted: Mon 30 Nov, 2015 19:10
by MpowerRob
Love the Santa pod picture, haven't been up there for ages used to go nearly every month for run what you brung what 1/4 time did you get?
Re: g8jka - 2.0 Progress Journal - Aero Rear Bumper
Posted: Tue 01 Dec, 2015 12:14
by bertiejaffa
liking the work
Re: g8jka - 2.0 Progress Journal - Aero Rear Bumper
Posted: Tue 01 Dec, 2015 17:36
by Lewy
I actually saw you go down the track at SP in Sept - and parked up too. Lovely motor.
Liking that rear bumper
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Re: g8jka - 2.0 Progress Journal - Aero Rear Bumper
Posted: Tue 01 Dec, 2015 18:50
by g8jka
MpowerRob wrote:Love the Santa pod picture, haven't been up there for ages used to go nearly every month for run what you brung what 1/4 time did you get?
Best was 16.6 if I remember, don't know if that's any good for a 2.0 as there was no others to compare it too.
Re: g8jka - 2.0 Progress Journal - Aero Rear Bumper
Posted: Tue 01 Dec, 2015 18:52
by g8jka
Gookah (well my brother driving) and me going down the strip, looks like twins
Re: g8jka - 2.0 Progress Journal - Aero Rear Bumper
Posted: Tue 01 Dec, 2015 21:07
by gookah
spot the 9 very subtle differences that are visible if you look closely!
Re: g8jka - 2.0 Progress Journal - Aero Rear Bumper
Posted: Wed 02 Dec, 2015 12:21
by bertiejaffa
who won?
Re: g8jka - 2.0 Progress Journal - Aero Rear Bumper
Posted: Wed 02 Dec, 2015 13:57
by gookah
not really fair, my 2.8 v David's 2.0 so unfortunately he lost out, but nice photo opportunity
Re: g8jka - 2.0 Progress Journal - Aero Rear Bumper
Posted: Wed 02 Dec, 2015 15:44
by g8jka
gookah wrote:not really fair, my 2.8 v David's 2.0 so unfortunately he lost out, but nice photo opportunity
Only because Ben was driving yours, if it was you in the drivers seat we would still be waiting for you to cross the finish line
Re: g8jka - 2.0 Progress Journal - Aero Rear Bumper
Posted: Wed 02 Dec, 2015 16:40
by deni2s
Love the side gills. Don't like the angel eyes, because of that colour. Don't like aero rear bumper, because looks out of place without aero side skirts.
Re: g8jka - 2.0 Progress Journal - Aero Rear Bumper
Posted: Wed 02 Dec, 2015 16:52
by g8jka
deni2s wrote:Love the side gills. Don't like the angel eyes, because of that colour. Don't like aero rear bumper, because looks out of place without aero side skirts.
Thanks, as the aero bumpers are so rare I got it whilst I had the chance. It would look better with the side skirts but again these are extremely rare and if the chance to get them comes along I will snap them up so it will match. If not, I can always sell the bumper, it would probably look the same having the aero skirts without the bumper. Because the front of the car is now lower as I have added the lip, I thought it would add a bit of balance to the back of the car, as it now looks deeper and lower than the standard bumper.
Re: g8jka - 2.0 Progress Journal - Aero Rear Bumper
Posted: Wed 02 Dec, 2015 20:07
by MpowerRob
g8jka wrote:MpowerRob wrote:Love the Santa pod picture, haven't been up there for ages used to go nearly every month for run what you brung what 1/4 time did you get?
Best was 16.6 if I remember, don't know if that's any good for a 2.0 as there was no others to compare it too.
16.6 is a good time for a n/a 2.0 car, got to say I'm not a fan of the aero kit on the z3 full stop just think it looks abit Max power but that's just my opinion, I think your car looks the dogs b#*locks as it is, and one of the nicest Z3s I've seen.
Re: g8jka - 2.0 Progress Journal - Aero Rear Bumper
Posted: Wed 02 Dec, 2015 21:39
by g8jka
Thanks, would have been nice to go up with another 2.0 but there's not many about. I can see what you mean, there is not a lot of add on mods that look good on zeds as they look a bit stuck on and like they shouldn't be there. Even the aero one is on the limits imho, I think it should look good when it's sprayed. I've wanted one ever since I saw yaldens old zed.
Re: g8jka - 2.0 Progress Journal - Aero Rear Bumper
Posted: Thu 03 Dec, 2015 16:47
by Mor61e
Been reading through this thread on and off all day. Like your choice of mods and the transformation from when you got it to how it looks now is great
Are you going to have the aero bumper painted? Could look ok but it's hard to tell with it in primer
Re: g8jka - 2.0 Progress Journal - Aero Rear Bumper
Posted: Fri 04 Dec, 2015 17:02
by g8jka
Yes it will be painted but probably not until the new year now, just need to get a few quotes and find a decent bodyshop that can do it for a reasonable price. The exhaust tips now look a little lost against the cut out so they need to come out further but I'm thinking of getting some new ones or maybe even a new system in the future. And I need to make a new cut out in this bumper ready for the reverse camera to be fitted.
Your car looks great as well by the way, love the work you have done to it.
Re: g8jka - 2.0 Progress Journal - Aero Rear Bumper Update
Posted: Sat 23 Apr, 2016 20:46
by g8jka
So this year hasn't been the best so far as I was in hospital from the start of January with a very serious illness, only being discharged a couple of week ago despite not being back to full fitness. Fortunately the zed was not neglected and spent the duration tucked away in Gookah's garage, apart from a surprise trip out to the body shop to get the aero rear bumper sprayed. They have done a fantastic job and the colour match is spot on but I only got to see a few pictures of it so couldn't wait to get it back to see the real thing. The zed has been sorned now for a month but Gookah returned it to me last weekend (on trade plates
) and I'm very happy with how it looks.
It's still in full winter mode as I am unable to drive for the near future and is tucked back up in the garage. I have a couple of new tyres ready to be fitted to the fronts of my summer wheels, a new dashcam as the old one has given up, some better SMD angel eyes and few other goodies to fit as soon as I am well and able again. I can't wait to get back in my zed and get the roof down and wind in my hair.
Re: g8jka - 2.0 Progress Journal - Aero Rear Bumper
Posted: Sat 23 Apr, 2016 21:47
by bertiejaffa
Looks great and still one of faves in the forum - hope you are back to 100% soon - if you need anything just yell
Re: g8jka - 2.0 Progress Journal - Latest Updates
Posted: Wed 13 Jul, 2016 21:20
by g8jka
So the zed has been back on the road now since June 1st and I've loved every minute of being back in it after so many months without it. I have done a few more things to it this year and a few at the end of last year.
I got a bit bored of the carbon fibre additions made to the interior and after seeing a couple of members brushed steel versions I decided it was time for a change. Not sure if I like it as much as the carbon fibre though so next time its out I think it could be getting changed.
Centre console
Steering wheel tabs
Door card inserts
Added some ///M pedals which I've had for 18 months (hope the ///M police don't get me)
August last year it had new discs, pads and handbrake shoes all round and 2 new front calipers. All calipers were changed from red to blue paint (forgot to update this!) and new locking bolts plus some smoked chrome bolt covers and new badges to replace the fading ones
I was never happy with the colour changing angel eyes purely because the white setting was always more blue than white, so I fitted a set of E36 SMD LED ones (trimmed to fit like the old ones) which look much better and are extremely bright
As the ///M badge was filled in on the side vents it always looked a bit bare, so I added some decals in the same colour as the calipers
A mod I have wanted for a while, was a stainless steel backbox, mainly for a better noise and a some nice looking tips. Had one fitted to the old system from a place called proflow at the cost of £140. I went for 2, 3" staggered tips to follow the lines of the bumper like the OEM pipes do. Sound wise it is not much louder than the standard system on idle or driving around town, but does rumble a lot more when you put your foot down. It also fits better against the aero bumper and the tips don't look lost anymore
Following Yaldens old mods to the rear with the aero bumper and US spec number plate holder, I managed to source one off another member and trimmed, sprayed and fitted it to allow me to run the short 5 digit plate. And I got my rear view camera put into the aero bumper
And it got a new oil and fuel filter plus fresh oil last Saturday (09/07/16) at 135108 miles, ready for Taffzees Welsh cruise on Sunday
Monday was time to get it looking nice and shiny again
If all goes to plan there will be a major update at the weekend with this little zeds future.
Re: g8jka - 2.0 Progress Journal - Time to say Goodbye
Posted: Sun 17 Jul, 2016 14:49
by g8jka
Re: g8jka - 2.0 Progress Journal - Time to say Goodbye
Posted: Sun 17 Jul, 2016 15:41
by gookah
and again it begins, with a faster car...
you just wanted to beat me at Santa Pod.....
Have you made the list yet of items to swap.. It will be like Triggers broom, the only thing original in the new car will be the engine..
I noticed a big smile on your face though when you gave it the beans following me home
Re: g8jka - 2.0 Progress Journal - Time to say Goodbye
Posted: Sun 17 Jul, 2016 17:30
by bertiejaffa
Congrats on the new purchase... waiting to see what you do to this one. whoever buys yours will have a beauty
Re: g8jka - 2.0 Progress Journal - Time to say Goodbye
Posted: Sun 17 Jul, 2016 20:50
by Brian H
It will be a sad day when you get rid of your 2.0, congrats on the new purchase though, look forward to a new thread and some more updates.
Did not realise that the 2.8 came with a facelift but, everyday is a school day
Re: g8jka - 2.0 Progress Journal - Time to say Goodbye
Posted: Mon 18 Jul, 2016 09:14
by Del
Looks like a nice, late 2.8 and at a good price
Re: g8jka - 2.0 Progress Journal - Time to say Goodbye
Posted: Sun 07 Aug, 2016 11:03
by yalden
I think you're in the same place I was a couple of years back! Put my 2.0 back to standard and bought a bigger engined model to start the fun all over again! Good luck with the new project
Re: g8jka - 2.0 Progress Journal - Time to say Goodbye
Posted: Sat 25 Feb, 2017 20:54
by linas888
Hi,
I'm looking to purchase Oxygen Audio for my z3, and I would like to ask you if you would be able to share your experience on Oxygen Audio after using for quite long time?
Many thanks.
Re: g8jka - 2.0 Progress Journal - Time to say Goodbye
Posted: Sat 25 Feb, 2017 22:15
by g8jka
It was great whilst it worked, but I think it gave up after 18-24 months as the connector started to play up and eventually it stopped working. A great idea and was simple to use but the connector in the plate that the phone sits in is quite flimsy and when you constantly putting the phone in and out it doesn't last that long. Personally I would probably go with a different head unit with an iPhone connection.