I have an element of 'M-styling' on my car, If that's a good enough reason for the manufacturers to adorn a 320 with the M badge, then its certainly a good enough reason for me..
.......... are those genuine ACS wheels or the repro's ? Looking at them I was wondering because the valve isn't incorporated into the ring of wheel bolts on the rim ??
Southernboy wrote:.......... are those genuine ACS wheels or the repro's ? Looking at them I was wondering because the valve isn't incorporated into the ring of wheel bolts on the rim ??
Hi, they're definitely real according to the inside of the castings. I can't say I've noticed different valve positioning. I'll have to have a look at some images to see if there are any differences.
Southernboy wrote:.......... are those genuine ACS wheels or the repro's ? Looking at them I was wondering because the valve isn't incorporated into the ring of wheel bolts on the rim ??
Hi, they're definitely real according to the inside of the castings. I can't say I've noticed different valve positioning. I'll have to have a look at some images to see if there are any differences.
Dave
They're definitely genuine guys... But they're Type I not Type II
Current...1998 ///M Coupe
Previously...1997 Z3 2.8
Looks great very close to the things we did to ours, wheels look spot on. Insides should be like these
Same wheels with gunmetal centres. The wheels are type 2 racing see here http://www.ac-schnitzer.de/en/bmw-cars/ ... 02/wheels/
Still would like M seats we just have the black and red sports ones.
peterandjenny wrote:Looks great very close to the things we did to ours, wheels look spot on. Insides should be like these
Same wheels with gunmetal centres. The wheels are type 2 racing see here http://www.ac-schnitzer.de/en/bmw-cars/ ... 02/wheels/
Still would like M seats we just have the black and red sports ones.
Peter and Jenny - your car looks superb! I have Ian Cs old Z3M gills which I need to get painted. they'll look even more like different coloured twins then!
A bit off topic but had an opportunity to tickle my other mistress yesterday so here she is while the Z is warm and cosy in the garage. Different to the Z in many ways but lacks the feel good factor on sunny days!
Re taxed and insured this month for another years fun! Also cleaned all the polished rims on the AC Schnitzer wheels to remove the coating of WD 40 I put on for winter. After a good clean with Iron X, Bilberry wheel cleaner and then Autosol they look 'summer ready'
Ian_C wrote:Nice to see it's in good hands Dave. Top work
Cheers Ian - easy to keep it good now it's a garage Queen! I've only done about 2300 miles in nearly 2 years; mainly because it's always raining in Lancashire
Hi all - just thought I'd do my yearly report in and let you know the Z is in rude health and still being enjoyed. Only managed 807 miles between MOTs as it was sharing my weekends with a 996 Carrera 4. Testament to the Z, I kept it in preference to the 911 as it is a special little thing. To keep to the red theme I have bought a Melbourne Red E92 M3 to keep it company.
I'll put up some pictures of them together when the M3 arrives. Cheers.
Hi all - Quick update as I've been off radar working in the Middle East on and off since late 2016. The Z is still doing well and now done 4500 miles in the 4 and a half year's I've had it.
No major news and the only 'mods' I've done in the intervening period has been to fit Nick Alaith clear protection film to the rear quarters and front to preserve the paint from stone chips. I can highly recommend the quality of these and ease of fitting.
Only other thing on the cards is going in for an Inspection II this week to keep it in full health.
Been very quiet for a while as I’ve been working in the Middle East since September 2018. The trusty Z is in great health still though I have to shamefully admit that it only did 68 miles in the last 18 months with me being ‘locked’ in the Middle East.
Not much to report other than I’ve woken it from 18 months slumber and if it stops raining will get some miles under it.