692DPG's Z3 2.8 Journal

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692DPG
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692DPG's Z3 2.8 Journal

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Finally got around to posting some pictures after enjoying the first 2 months of ownership at every opportunity.
As purchased
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More to follow!

AC Schnitzer Type 1s with new Uniroyals fitted
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New OEM BMW tail pipe trims
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Full car view with AC Schnitzer wheels
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Z3M interior courtesy of Ian C
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Looks lovely - very clean with some nice touches like the M mirrors! What's it lowered on?
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markhinton wrote:Looks lovely - very clean with some nice touches like the M mirrors! What's it lowered on?
Thanks Mark - it's sitting on Eibach springs with Spax shock absorbers.
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and M seats door panels and centre console too... :D
what are you doing with the old wheels?
are they 17"?
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Very nice indeed. I do like them in red. :)
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Looks the business! Wouldn't mind sitting mine on some new shocks and springs sometime.
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.......... 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 ??
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Aahh you finally got her! Looking good :-) I'm in the middle of sorting my gash laptop to then run diagnostics will let you know when I'm done...
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gookah wrote:and M seats door panels and centre console too... :D
what are you doing with the old wheels?
are they 17"?
Hi, original wheels are 17s but I plan to keep them for winter - don't fancy an Autosol fest every weekend! :lol:
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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
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692DPG wrote:
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
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Looks great, loads of careful mods over the years.

Loving the position of the digital clock!

I want those seats
we expres: " He did hear the bells ringing, but doesnt know where where the clapper hangs".
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spurs fan in a coupe wrote:Loving the position of the digital clock!
Me too!
Please share how you did this!
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David wrote:
spurs fan in a coupe wrote:Loving the position of the digital clock!
Me too!
Please share how you did this!
Extend each of the wires on the OBC loom, route them alongside the gear lever, cut a hole in the oddments tray and connect. Simples :wink:
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Looks great very close to the things we did to ours, wheels look spot on. Insides should be like these
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Same wheels with gunmetal centres. The wheels are type 2 racing see here http://www.ac-schnitzer.de/en/bmw-cars/ ... 02/wheels/
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Still would like M seats we just have the black and red sports ones.
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peterandjenny wrote:Looks great very close to the things we did to ours, wheels look spot on. Insides should be like these
...well they would do if they were Type II but because they're Type I the insides look like this:

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If you look closely you'll notice that Type I wheels have raised front face rim bolts whereas the Type II bolts are recessed.

btw, if it wasn't obvious, this is my old car hence why I have the pics & specs :wink:
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Cheers Ian - thought I'd put a link to your journal to show all the hard work you put in to the car before I got it. :D

http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... C&start=50
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peterandjenny wrote:Looks great very close to the things we did to ours, wheels look spot on. Insides should be like these
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Same wheels with gunmetal centres. The wheels are type 2 racing see here http://www.ac-schnitzer.de/en/bmw-cars/ ... 02/wheels/
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Still would like M seats we just have the black and red sports ones.
Peter and Jenny - your car looks superb! :D I have Ian Cs old Z3M gills which I need to get painted. they'll look even more like different coloured twins then!
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Winter sunshine today so I broke the Z out from hibernation and my wife and I went to the pub!
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Car looks great, some very nice mods.
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Captain wrote:Car looks great, some very nice mods.
Cheers Captain - all the credit goes to Ian_C, all I've done is serviced and maintained it other than adding new exhaust trims! :D
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692DPG wrote:I have Ian Cs old Z3M gills which I need to get painted. they'll look even more like different coloured twins then!
Wondered when you were going to get around to that Dave :devil:
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Ian_C wrote:
692DPG wrote:I have Ian Cs old Z3M gills which I need to get painted. they'll look even more like different coloured twins then!
Wondered when you were going to get around to that Dave :devil:
When I stop feeding my other mistress - the high maintenance M3!! :head:
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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!

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Z can just be seen in it's 'bedroom!'

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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'
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Had a great day cleaning some of the often missed bits.
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Nice to see it's in good hands Dave. Top work :thumb:
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Ian_C wrote:Nice to see it's in good hands Dave. Top work :thumb:
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 :roll:
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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.
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2017 (67) BMW M140i - daily
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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.

Happy 'Zeding' - Dave
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Hell Red/Imola Red/Black Z3M leather - 2 door, manual
2005 (55) Porsche 997 C4S 3.8 - man-o-porsche
Arctic Silver/Black leather - 2 door, manual
2017 (67) BMW M140i - daily
White/Black leather - 3 door, manual
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Hi everyone!

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.

Stay safe!
1997 (R) BMW Z3 2.8 Roadster - weekender
Hell Red/Imola Red/Black Z3M leather - 2 door, manual
2005 (55) Porsche 997 C4S 3.8 - man-o-porsche
Arctic Silver/Black leather - 2 door, manual
2017 (67) BMW M140i - daily
White/Black leather - 3 door, manual
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