For those who have waited and wondered...
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For those who have waited and wondered...
Having just recently been dragged into the 21st century by the kind assistance of PCSAM....here are some pics of my Z before and after the internal redo... oh...and a pic of my "Boy" which is also on my desktop, and this is what I look like...
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Re: For those who have waited and wondered...
DECENT!
...that is all!
...that is all!
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OZ Breyton 3-Piece Splits (17x9 & 17x12), Rayvern Hydraulics, Custom Top Mounts, Bespoke Hubcentric Spacers, Strutbrace, Aero Wipers, Wind Deflector, PiperX Air Filter, Deleted Plate Recess, Deleted Front Badge, Smoothed Boot, Continental Fogs, All Red Rears, Cleaned Bulbs (all round), Stubby Aerial, Black Grills, Halo Projector Lights, Components Upgrade, Clifford 5104x Intellistart Alarm, Custom Boot Install.
- Southernboy
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Re: For those who have waited and wondered...
When you're as busy as me trying to produce real quality upgrades for the Z3 members...have a look at the seat lift kit I just posted today....Now that takes some determination...The "sex bolts" had to be purpose made as they just don't exist in that high grade steel or in that size anywhere on planet earth...well, they do now!!
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"Sex bolts", gratuitous pussy shots, you really are lowering the tone, Barry.
And if that's you in the last shot, you look nothing like I imagined!
Zed does indeed look very tidy.
Now if we can only get you to master posting links...
Cheers R.
And if that's you in the last shot, you look nothing like I imagined!
Zed does indeed look very tidy.
Now if we can only get you to master posting links...
Cheers R.
Arctic Silver '99 Z3 1.9 & Black '59 Frogeye 1275cc
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I'm getting there...I really detest being rushed...it's taken me over two years to get pics up...I'll do the link thing soon though. I want to get a few things onto eBay...
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Looks ace SB
Although i quite like the beige interior...
Although i quite like the beige interior...
///M Roadster - Evolve Stage 3
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Talk about loving your Z3...
You also have Z on your trainers
You also have Z on your trainers
///M Roadster - Evolve Stage 3
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Thanks! it's gratifying to hear one's efforts appreciated by one's peers...and anyone else who'll listen..
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who is the idiot on the bike nice pics
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Thanks to you...you can now make rude comments PC...
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that floor the bike is on is clean enough to eat your dinner from ......... the car is looking stunning mateSouthernboy wrote:Thanks to you...you can now make rude comments PC...
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Thanks good man...appreciate your comments...Yes, living in Africa has some benefits....less rain, slaves, etc etc = clean floors.
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Would be even better in your car's new shoes Hilton...
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Thats one of the nicest pre facelift Zeds I've seen for a long time, some nice mods there, love the wheels, the Z4 steering wheel looks kinda strange on a Z3, probably as its so familiar, but looks great.
Your not how I imagined either
Tim.
Your not how I imagined either
Tim.
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Yep..the roll hoops are red leather upholstered...The Z4 wheel is the greates...it's somewhat smaller than the OEM Z3 wheel and thicker. I still would like to add another layer of leather to it to make it a little chunkier..will have to wait until I get the diff / boot thing sorted... it's now up to 5 spot welds popped....but still worth the effort to preserve the car.
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Wow, stunning car and unreal interior.
Is it safe driving in that kind of car down there..?
Is it safe driving in that kind of car down there..?
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Good question...It's one of the reasons I considered it a good buy...The natives love vehicles they can fit entire extended families in...this kinda puts paid to that characterestic...also, they have a profound respect for a well maintained car...so none of the petty vandalism you seem to have in the UK. I feel very comfortable driving top down here...more than in the 4 x 4 which is close to top of their "wanted" list. They are absolutely moggy about the e30's, but mostly the youngsters for drifting purposes. From their perspective a Z isn't a car...what's the good of a 2 seater....
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Lol!Southernboy wrote:less rain, slaves, etc etc
Lovely car that
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...some of the early days...starting the interior conversion from beige to red/blac
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...and the cats really love a Z3 top...
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...and the cats really love a Z3 top...
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Ah good to hear. I have to say it never was an issue when I lived in Ireland.. but I was always careful as to where I left the car. I didn't trust anyone anywaySouthernboy wrote:Good question...It's one of the reasons I considered it a good buy...The natives love vehicles they can fit entire extended families in...this kinda puts paid to that characterestic...also, they have a profound respect for a well maintained car...so none of the petty vandalism you seem to have in the UK. I feel very comfortable driving top down here...more than in the 4 x 4 which is close to top of their "wanted" list. They are absolutely moggy about the e30's, but mostly the youngsters for drifting purposes. From their perspective a Z isn't a car...what's the good of a 2 seater....
Since moving to Germany however, I don't have a care in the slightest. Cars are a passion over here and especially being in the home of BMW
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Makes a huge difference when you just know your car is safe to leave anywhere without it being abused....now for my girlfreind....
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Give her a good abusing from meSouthernboy wrote:Makes a huge difference when you just know your car is safe to leave anywhere without it being abused....now for my girlfreind....
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And get the photos on hereBadman gee wrote:Give her a good abusing from meSouthernboy wrote:Makes a huge difference when you just know your car is safe to leave anywhere without it being abused....now for my girlfreind....
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yep...you're really BAD!!
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1) I really like the z4 wheel in there! was that a big job (aside from working out how not to explode yourself)?
2) You have more cats than us! and we have too many!
2) You have more cats than us! and we have too many!
"I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered." George Best
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3) did you take this picture outside fight club? you know your not supposed to talk about fight club.
"I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered." George Best
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It's not a fight club...The large red "NO" is positioned in front of the knife, gun and "18 years old"... I was driving through the area and saw it...Quaint ! The area is a melting pot of what the Americans call "Trailer trash" and indigenous Africans. The results are, well "colourful" ?
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Some of the locals are more colourful than others...this is a traditional style wall painting, and some paint their entire houses like this too...
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Should have had your car painted in the same colour scheme, would lookSouthernboy wrote:Some of the locals are more colourful than others...this is a traditional style wall painting, and some paint their entire houses like this too...
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now he has the power to post pics have you not noticed he is going a bit pic daft at the moment
your cats mate ..my 3 dogs (westies) love cats .the taste of them
if parked up with-the hood down don't you suffer from baboons shitting in your lighter socket
your cats mate ..my 3 dogs (westies) love cats .the taste of them
if parked up with-the hood down don't you suffer from baboons shitting in your lighter socket
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I have them well trained....
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that interior is seriously amazing! always love the black n red combo.
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If you saw the pics right at the top of this post, you will have seen the beige interior it had until the end of last year...so boring and "un-roadster". decided to change it to something more in keeping with the convertible image...I must add, the red / black took a while to become accustomed to, and the red is now slightly darker than when it was fresh a few months back, so I'm really pleased with the outcome. The dash leather trim was the most difficult, the rest is fairly straight forward to fit. Also the carpet was a bit of a B...especially under the heater box, but nothing some choice words needed to sort it.
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Me too, beige + wood, lovely and restful, makes me feel laid back and calm. I guess I'm just a traditionalist/retro sort of guy. The red interior would give me a headache, but hey, variety is the spice of individual life.Z3cade wrote:Looks ace SB
Although i quite like the beige interior...
Rock On SouthernBoy,
Bonzo.
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...Thanks Bonzo...calm and restful I can do after they bury me...right now it's dodge the devil (traffic cops etc) and enjoy the roadster life!
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I like the extension of leather over the dash and roll hoops - like slipping into an Aston Martin
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Cheers...the roll hoops were a definite must do...just makes the OEM hoops a little more "individual"
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It's just that I prefer wood and beige. But I'm not a BOF! When I get into Zelda its just a calm and laidback feeling that I couldn't get with bright colours in front of me, but when the temp. gauge needle gets to 12 o'clock, time, as you say, to enjoy the roadster life with some spirited driving, which I certainly do.Southernboy wrote:...Thanks Bonzo...calm and restful I can do after they bury me...right now it's dodge the devil (traffic cops etc) and enjoy the roadster life!
Your car looks great by the way, super work.
Cheers chum,
Bonzo.
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Re: For those who have waited and wondered...
love the black & red combo , i can see a lot of work went into that. did you do the leather work yourself ?
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Leatherwork was done by an autotrimmer. I stripped and assembled the interior once he had sewn his magic. The most difficult bits were the dash because they weren't leathered before, and had the vynil covering which had to be stripped off the base plastic moulded parts. I drove around for a week without a dash, and the instrument cluster propped on the re-inforcing crossbar which is under the dash....felt like driving a Honda.