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by kl-bmz3
Mon 05 Jun, 2017 10:14
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: KL's 2.8 progress
Replies: 26
Views: 13229

Re: KL's 2.8 progress

The dreaded ABS light came on, so started to test the sensors with multi-meter and found the front had no reading and was considered faulty. What a bugger to remove, ended up driving it out with a punch. When I was at it, the rust that gets in around the back of the disc got a treatment of chemical ...
by kl-bmz3
Sat 06 May, 2017 07:16
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: KL's 2.8 progress
Replies: 26
Views: 13229

Re: KL's 2.8 progress

The rear tyre size is 255 35 18 and fronts are 225 40 18 and no rubbing arches whatsoever.. they were on the car when I bought it so I only know that the fronts were spec,d for a x3 and rears an x5
by kl-bmz3
Tue 02 May, 2017 20:30
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: KL's 2.8 progress
Replies: 26
Views: 13229

Re: KL's 2.8 progress

comparing the two photos of the front when at a show with the number plate removed.. Got good reviews from people that it made the car look more appealing and stood out from others. see what you think http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s157/karrier1/Screen-shot-2017-05-02-at-21.19.18a_zpszgdgkcqf.jpg
by kl-bmz3
Sun 23 Apr, 2017 20:19
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: KL's 2.8 progress
Replies: 26
Views: 13229

Re: KL's 2.8 progress

1st car show of the season and it stayed dry, lots of cars there ..only Z3 though http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s157/karrier1/IMG_6965_zpszxhvuxga.jpg http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s157/karrier1/IMG_6964_zpsn4ew7x5e.jpg http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s157/karrier1/IMG_6963_zpsvxu4ttgc....
by kl-bmz3
Sun 23 Apr, 2017 20:13
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: KL's 2.8 progress
Replies: 26
Views: 13229

Re: KL's 2.8 progress

stopped along the road at an old pub for a few snaps..

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by kl-bmz3
Sun 23 Apr, 2017 16:53
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: KL's 2.8 progress
Replies: 26
Views: 13229

Re: KL's 2.8 progress

here's the replaced rear window, stitching re-done when the plastic was out, thanks to the better half who did an excellent job of the stitching http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s157/karrier1/IMG_6932_zpsvdzbkxbp.jpg finished.. http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s157/karrier1/IMG_6931_zpsw2n1dflr....
by kl-bmz3
Mon 10 Apr, 2017 15:28
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: KL's 2.8 progress
Replies: 26
Views: 13229

Re: KL's 2.8 progress

Has anyone went to the bother of removing the front number plate when at a car show, in order to get a cleaner look to the front. Have seen quite a few doing this on different models when at shows. Was going to take off the number plate anyway causes is crooked. As long as I'd remember to put it bac...
by kl-bmz3
Thu 30 Mar, 2017 15:12
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: KL's 2.8 progress
Replies: 26
Views: 13229

Re: KL's 2.8 progress

Finally got the back window replaced. It was cracked before I bought it last year, then over the winter I managed to put another two cracks in it. Sent the old one off to Croydon Soft Tops who replaced the PVC into the original zip. With a little help from the better half who volunteered to re-sew t...
by kl-bmz3
Thu 17 Nov, 2016 20:34
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: KL's 2.8 progress
Replies: 26
Views: 13229

Re: Zed 3 newbie

Also went in and cleaned away rusty areas, treated them with some rust agent and will prime and paint as well, cleaned diff casing and a coat of silver helps with the look http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s157/karrier1/20161112_153618_zpsr3m6o2mu.jpg http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s157/karrier...
by kl-bmz3
Thu 17 Nov, 2016 18:45
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: KL's 2.8 progress
Replies: 26
Views: 13229

Re: Zed 3 newbie

Getting ready for MOT time and I started at the rear.. Took out the spare wheel and was shocked by the condition of it. Obviously it hadn't been out since new. The extension tube used to inflate it from below was seized onto the valve, I cut the tyre valve to get the wheel away from the cover. Then ...
by kl-bmz3
Fri 23 Sep, 2016 10:08
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: KL's 2.8 progress
Replies: 26
Views: 13229

Re: Zed 3 newbie

Bonzo wrote:A straight one would surely be more rigid. That strut brace looks like it was meant for a 1.9. :shrug

Montreal Blue, superb!

Bonzo
Should have went down the route of a straight one I know, but .. suppose cost factor came into it and got that one
by kl-bmz3
Fri 23 Sep, 2016 10:04
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: KL's 2.8 progress
Replies: 26
Views: 13229

Re: Zed 3 newbie

The alloys were on the car when I bought it. Only 200 mile put on them.
They were ordered from 2 sets of M3 and M5 BBS, from memory 9" on front and 10" on rears
by kl-bmz3
Thu 22 Sep, 2016 20:05
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: KL's 2.8 progress
Replies: 26
Views: 13229

Re: Zed 3 newbie

Fitted a strut brace .. not sure if it really has improved the handling but IMO looks good

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by kl-bmz3
Tue 13 Sep, 2016 20:15
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: KL's 2.8 progress
Replies: 26
Views: 13229

Re: Zed 3 newbie

Have done one small job that a fellow enthusiast told me was worthwhile.. fit risers to the front of the seat rails. I seen a kit someone was selling but seen that they were threaded jointers, so ordered some off -bay .. Stainless steel M8 jointers. They definately tilt the seat base back giving an ...
by kl-bmz3
Tue 13 Sep, 2016 20:08
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: KL's 2.8 progress
Replies: 26
Views: 13229

Re: Zed 3 newbie

thanks guys for the warm welcome.. Have done about 500 miles and no problems so far.. went to a disused petrol station to take some photos, not quite sure my photography is up to par but here goes.. http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s157/karrier1/12_zps7oh1jmv3.jpg http://i151.photobucket.com/album...
by kl-bmz3
Mon 12 Sep, 2016 19:51
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: KL's 2.8 progress
Replies: 26
Views: 13229

KL's 2.8 progress

Well I took the plunge and got myself a z3.. I had a e30 325i sport a few years back and passed it onto my son as a classic car investment which I'm pleased to say has increased by £1000 in value. This model is a 2.8 and was owned by a family friend. I wanted something for the show season and with v...