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Brace looks great, can I ask what make it is, where you got it from and for how much please?

loving the work mate . tell me more about your induction kit ......

I'm always amazed at the number of Z's with the PAS reservoir placed directly above the alternator....I suppose the idea was to ensure alternator failure at some point...Mine is situated below the alternator so any dripping / leaking fluid will only pollute the planet...

stupot50 wrote:Brace looks great, can I ask what make it is, where you got it from and for how much please?

One of these :
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E36-or-Z3 ... 3cd0cb6a38

Cheers for that, take it there was no fit up problems as it doesn't seem to be adjustable? Was it also cut out for the earth bolt?

yes cut out, and straight on fit with no fouling

Shame there is no "Buy it now" option

I just seen them advertising one for £39.00...maybe it was on auction, but maybe not???

Southernboy wrote:I just seen them advertising one for £39.00...maybe it was on auction, but maybe not???

Had a look at that one, didn't like the look of it to be honest, maybe I'm just fussy

Fitted my summer alloys today......











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Looks niiiiice

Hi Gookha
I am awaiting my first Z3 put deposit on one this Friday and pick up next week ( can't wait!) it's a Z3 2.8 t99.

After watching your progress and mods got to say I'm well impressed and amazed just what are out there!

So now you have my juices going what would you recommend as a beginners basic/essential mod. I kind of think maybe upgrading the stereo with iPod attachments it has original blaupunkt business cd player installed. All works but I like my music!! Sub woofer? Maybe ?

Look forward to your progress


Bests from SE LONDON


FF

Nice Gookah!

Are those 18 inch?

barbancourt wrote:Nice Gookah!

Are those 18 inch?

19's

Thought I would spruce up the disc/hubs and calipers with a bit of colour..

And also coloured the rear bumper with satin black, .....just for a change.





Well it's different, ... and I like it...

Like the rear bumper

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yeah! Rear bumper looks very good!!!

I approve of these modifications.

gookah wrote:

Well it's different, ... and I like it...

That looks awesome Pete.. such a transformation.. Love the black on the bumper, makes all the difference

Thanks guys.
I think it looks a bit 'carbon diffuser' panel, as per the new fashionable BMW add on's......(yeah right!)...

gookah wrote:And also coloured the rear bumper with satin black, .....just for a change.

You're getting a good reaction - should have patented the idea and become an ebay millionaire.

Del wrote:should have patented the idea and become an ebay millionaire.

This time next year, Del, this time next year ........

Did you do it with the plastidip stuff? You know, the stuff that peels off just in case you don't like it

Looks very good and given me loads of ideas.... where did you get the brace strut from and do they really make a big difference?

Looks awesome! Have you lamin x'd your rear indicator lights? Do they still flash orange?

markhinton wrote:Looks awesome! Have you lamin x'd your rear indicator lights? Do they still flash orange?

They flash more red (with an orange tinge).... but I will risk it for now. I just used lens repair tape from the local pound shop!
Easy pull off if required....

bertiejaffa wrote:Looks very good and given me loads of ideas.... where did you get the brace strut from and do they really make a big difference?

Read higher up the page....
They do make a difference in a more rigid feel,
You can't tell that much when you fit it, but you can when you take it back off, I don't know how that works

Fitted my new matching Estoril blue tonneau for Santa Pod,






These are so rare.....

Cruise control fitted yesterday,
Mine is the 2.8 M52tu engine, and all I needed was the control stalk and the interface.
20 minutes tops, and most of that was carefully cutting out the pre-marked hole for the stalk..
Worked straight away ....and total cost .....£83 ......£47 for the interface from BMW, and the stalk was an eBay purchase..
Only downside I can see is there is no indicator light to tell you it is in operation.
Now those average speed cameras won't be getting me.....

Well you learn something new everyday, I did not know that estoril tonneau covers existed, suits the car.

Edit: just a thought but have you been busy with the dye again?

Brian H wrote:Well you learn something new everyday, I did not know that estoril tonneau covers existed, suits the car.

Edit: just a thought but have you been busy with the dye again?

I spilled a bit.....

Can I ask how you dyed the tonneau cover and what you used? Looks a very professional job. Tempted to have a go at a red one if it is not too difficult.

The same as I used on the seats, Scuffmaster,
about 7 thin coats, which is not as much product as it seems, covered the black tonneau completely, and it still folds without any signs of cracking etc.

Thanks

cheapo hardtop manual hoist now added to my garage:





Can fit and remove hardtop on my own now.
Total cost less than £30, including all the slings (and carabiners from Aldi)

gookah wrote:and while were at it, I might as well show the induction kit with hose routed through to front bumper lower grille:

What's that type of air intake?
I always had K&N's but they don't have a straight air intake.

Thanks, Koen

Im seriously considering painting that bit on the bumper black as well, as I have to respray my bumper anyway.. However, I will go for a matt black finish, as I think all those splitters have this finish.

Could you post a picture directly from behind the car? That would be great!

Wolverine_1999 wrote:Im seriously considering painting that bit on the bumper black as well, as I have to respray my bumper anyway.. However, I will go for a matt black finish, as I think all those splitters have this finish.

Could you post a picture directly from behind the car? That would be great!

gookah wrote:

Wolverine_1999 wrote:Im seriously considering painting that bit on the bumper black as well, as I have to respray my bumper anyway.. However, I will go for a matt black finish, as I think all those splitters have this finish.

Could you post a picture directly from behind the car? That would be great!

Excellent, thanks! Now to think it over..

Another Xmas pressie,:
Royal Steering Wheels, extra padding, perforated/smooth leather and blue stitching.



It makes a big difference, It's like holding my Z4M steering wheel.

It looks great! Thanks for your inspirational progress threads. Following yours and your son's threads with great interest.

No update for a while so I will share some.

Fitted Halfords mudflaps:

with a bit of modification by cutting the lower section off:





and attaching the 4 fixing clips:



They now look like this:





Also removed the front number plate carrier:


more pic's to follow soon:

Though I'd better do some updates:


Bought some AC Schnitzers for winter tyre use:


had them stripped. and powder coated in Gunmetal for a different look:



Then some distance shots:












But then to break up the dark I added some highlights:

So I decided on a suspension refresh and went with the Strongflex bushes which are the same hardness as, but a lot cheaper than, Powerflex bushes: Fronts only at this moment:



also some new coilovers, with Meyle front and rear top mounts, Lemforder wishbones, and drop links.



and whilst under there with my new Jack thingy:








...... I also took off the wheel arch liners, and coated with a nice shiny Hamerite paint..

Then eventually got around to fitting these:





after having them sprayed along with the front bumper (stonechip city)

and using a different take on the M gills as follows using plastidip:



The bumper had mesh fitted and now looks like this:



From a distance with summer wheels back on:



and some close ups:











Now I have this to fit when I can find time:

I love the attention to detail you pay your zed. Top work Gook.

Lee

Impeccable commitment to excellence.

It's a great looking car.

Well done sir

thank you all....