What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

martyb · Post by **martyb** » Thu 09 May, 2013 10:22

Petrol
New wheels

Going to get the paint etc for wheel refurbishment today hopefully
Replacement cold air pipework (old one had rotted away)
2 front top strut mounts (mot advisory I'll get them done in the coming months cause I'm shaping to do New shocks and springs at the same time. )
A good couple of washes and waxes

Ohh and some more petrol.

Badman gee · Post by **Badman gee** » Thu 09 May, 2013 10:24

New reg plate

Booking in for paintshield protection soon!

barbancourt · Post by **barbancourt** » Mon 13 May, 2013 04:33

Strong Strut front brace (textured black) - waiting on shipment

Storm Motorwerks V1 shift knob, e-brake handle, and lighter blank set (titanium) - already installed two weeks ago

Up next: stereo upgrade (speakers and subwoofer)

Fozzfox72 · Post by **Fozzfox72** » Mon 13 May, 2013 08:51

Bit more petrol

Wonder wheels fabric roof sealant £9.99

Petrol

theskippies · Post by **theskippies** » Mon 13 May, 2013 17:26

Haven't picked my z up yet
But purchased:
Foam lance
Snow foam
Clay kit
Polish
Wax
Tyre black
Roof cleaner (all autoglym)
Leather fixing kit
Scuffmaster
New CD

On the list are:
Angel lights
M50 inlet manifold
Skirts
Maybe carbon film for interior
Poss lowering kit

snoops · Post by **snoops** » Mon 13 May, 2013 19:17

Badman gee wrote: Booking in for paintshield protection soon!

What's that Mark ??

Badman gee · Post by **Badman gee** » Mon 13 May, 2013 20:14

Protection against stones on bodywork

Mint · Post by **Mint** » Mon 13 May, 2013 21:42

Oil + Filter, Air Filter, 6 plugs, Brake Fluid. Guess what I'm doing soon

snoops · Post by **snoops** » Mon 13 May, 2013 22:01

Badman gee wrote:Protection against stones on bodywork

In the form of what ??

Badman gee · Post by **Badman gee** » Mon 13 May, 2013 22:11

snoops wrote:
Badman gee wrote:Protection against stones on bodywork

In the form of what ??

There you go Doris

http://www.paintshield.co.uk/

They are the best but not cheap!

maurice the martian · Post by **maurice the martian** » Tue 14 May, 2013 06:56

http://www.paintshield.co.uk/

They are the best but not cheap![/quote]

Go on then..how much?
M
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Fozzfox72 · Post by **Fozzfox72** » Tue 14 May, 2013 17:55

Sony head unit BT3100

More petrol again...

littlefeller · Post by **littlefeller** » Tue 14 May, 2013 20:03

petrol, wheels and rear window, then petrol again, also brought bmtechnics diagnostic kit so I suppose I brought it for the z.

colb · Post by **colb** » Tue 14 May, 2013 20:07

Lambda pre Cat cheap ebay replacement failed so bought a Bosch replacement from Europarts and fitted that so far no codes or Mil since fitted.

Colb

Del · Post by **Del** » Tue 14 May, 2013 21:32

New drop-links and rubber mounts for the rear anti-roll bar. Also some zinc primer and black stone-chip paint to make the anti-roll bar look as good as new again.

Already replaced all 4 shocks, fitted front strut brace and new wishbones – handling should now be grrrreat! – will give the little red car in the video a race up the Stelvio Pass

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NGpDmWNqh4

Post by **Eastsix** » Wed 15 May, 2013 13:48

New windscreen fitted this morning for a bargain £115. Had a nasty scratch, and got mot end of the month, so thats sorted! Also finally got around to replacing the bumper marker light- i thought i had to remove the interior bumper cover to get at it but it turns out not. 5 second job! Ive been procrastinating about that for a couple of months!

John1950 · Post by **John1950** » Wed 15 May, 2013 15:41

maurice the martian wrote:http://www.paintshield.co.uk/

They are the best but not cheap!

Go on then..how much?
M
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Yes - how much? Their web site says absolutely nothing and most of the tabs link to nothing. For me it comes across as second hand car salesman, sign up NOW, double glazing techniques.
Though, I very much want to believe in their product.

Badman gee · Post by **Badman gee** » Wed 15 May, 2013 18:58

John,

The stuff is the best around (around 700 for the front protection)

Seen it in action, and long term test reviews are excellent.

John1950 · Post by **John1950** » Wed 15 May, 2013 21:09

Badman gee wrote:John,

The stuff is the best around (around 700 for the front protection)

Seen it in action, and long term test reviews are excellent.

I have been watching various programs and videos over the last year or so about this attaching of skins to vehicles - as you probably know it's often used for advertising. Then I saw Wheeler Dealers do it to a VW van. I immediately stated to think there was a business in offering impact resistant clear plastic to the front of sports cars.
It seems I've been beaten to it!

Oh - much as I'd love to have it done - I can't afford it. I would need to get the front bonnet and bumper, the wing mirrors and the bits at the front of the rear wheel arches re-sprayed first - and then the cost of the covering. It would be eye watering.

Badman gee · Post by **Badman gee** » Wed 15 May, 2013 21:26

I agree John, had mine touched up a year ago and want to protect it.

It does need to be flawless to start with.

Mark

gedo · Post by **gedo** » Thu 16 May, 2013 19:19

This lot should keep me busy at the weekend...

Post by **stu** » Fri 17 May, 2013 13:54

4 new Falken 453's, 225/40ZR18 front and 255/35ZR18 rear. £500 fitted & nitrogen filled, all in from a local tyre dealer, not too bad I think.

See what they're like on the way home from work I guess.

Post by **Boysie** » Fri 17 May, 2013 14:07

stu wrote:4 new Falken 453's, 225/40ZR18 front and 255/35ZR18 rear. £500 fitted & nitrogen filled,

Nitrogen is that the way forward

Post by **Boysie** » Fri 17 May, 2013 14:11

Just read this

Nitrogen in car tyres

For passenger car tyres the main claims seem to be:
Less corrosion – because unlike air there's no moisture in pure nitrogen
Slower rate of pressure loss – nitrogen molecules are larger than oxygen molecules
(which make up 21% of compressed air)

Air loss can occur through the inner liner of the tyre as well through the valve, punctures, or failure of the seal between tyre and wheel rim. Pure nitrogen might leak more slowly through the liner, but you would still have to check tyre condition and pressure regularly.

Corrosion of the tyre from using normal compressed air is unlikely anyway because only the outer tread band of a car tyre contains steel – the amount of moisture reaching it from the inside is minimal.

To change to nitrogen you have to have the air already in the tyres removed before the tyres are re-inflated with purified compressed nitrogen. There will be a one-off charge per tyre but once filled with nitrogen, future top-ups would have to be with nitrogen if any advantages are to be maintained.

Overall, while accepting the possibility of purified nitrogen being of benefit in certain applications, we don't think that the cost and possible inconvenience are justified for normal passenger car use.

snoops · Post by **snoops** » Fri 17 May, 2013 14:48

I don't yet know....waiting for AA flat back to pick me up and take me home...belt/fan/water pump?? Doesn't look good in there... Needs a full service too.. Better break out the big cheque book and pen

Post by **Gazza** » Fri 17 May, 2013 14:54

Boysie wrote:
stu wrote:4 new Falken 453's, 225/40ZR18 front and 255/35ZR18 rear. £500 fitted & nitrogen filled,
Nitrogen is that the way forward

I prefer Helium, makes the car lighter and uses less fuel, also it's a right laugh

gookah · Post by **gookah** » Fri 17 May, 2013 16:25

Gazza wrote:
Boysie wrote:
stu wrote:4 new Falken 453's, 225/40ZR18 front and 255/35ZR18 rear. £500 fitted & nitrogen filled,
Nitrogen is that the way forward
I prefer Helium, makes the car lighter and uses less fuel, also it's a right laugh

mechanics who have used it speak very highly....

barbancourt · Post by **barbancourt** » Fri 17 May, 2013 21:10

Strong Strut front brace didn't come in today, so I'll have to wait until at least Monday.

Mint · Post by **Mint** » Fri 17 May, 2013 22:11

Autoglym 500ml Fabric Hood Maintenance Kit

theskippies · Post by **theskippies** » Sat 18 May, 2013 01:29

Autoglym leather cleaner
Autoglym interior cleaner
Air freshner
4 hour clay and polish, hood done as well
Ordered seat bushes
Leather repair kit
And petrol, lots of it

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Sat 18 May, 2013 09:39

The BMW "mini compressor" and the BMW medical pack arrived from Chris....very chuffed...all in great condition thanks Chris...now I'll feel more comfortable without a spare on the car...Tyreweld and a compressor if I ever get a flat.

theskippies · Post by **theskippies** » Sat 18 May, 2013 13:42

Strut brace, spacers and upgraded bulbs now on order

pedro20001 · Post by **pedro20001** » Sat 18 May, 2013 18:01

Storm v1 gearknob. really impressed so ordered handbrake and lighter plug !

BIG DAVE · Post by **BIG DAVE** » Sat 18 May, 2013 18:45

hi bought csl 18 inch alloys with khumo 225/40/18 tyres and a new gear knob skint now
bigD

Post by **Brian H** » Sat 18 May, 2013 19:03

BIG DAVE wrote:hi bought csl 18 inch alloys with khumo 225/40/18 tyres and a new gear knob skint now
bigD

Any pics BigD?

BIG DAVE · Post by **BIG DAVE** » Sat 18 May, 2013 20:43

sorry not yet rain is bouncing today only fitted at 3pm post soon i hope
big D

Beaker · Post by **Beaker** » Sun 19 May, 2013 10:11

Mv2 alloy wheels refurbished, £265 from wheel pro Scotland in Glasgow. Very happy with their handy work and service

Post by **Brian H** » Sun 19 May, 2013 10:14

Got me one of these (thanks Terry): -

Bonnet release handle guaranteed to increase BHP by at least 20.

Also some of these: -

With the aid of some of these: -

I did not want the full drop in height.

Keynun · Post by **Keynun** » Sun 19 May, 2013 19:03

Those are some fine springs right there.

I just shelled out £160 for a power steering pressure pipe (someone kill me).

I also bought (and just installed) these mediocre front pads:

Post by **Brian H** » Sun 19 May, 2013 19:52

Keynun wrote:.........

I also bought (and just installed) these mediocre front pads:

I have the redstuff pads and they have been really good, I have given them a little stick recently with good results, as described there is very little dust that comes off them.

TitanTim · Post by **TitanTim** » Sun 19 May, 2013 22:11

A new set of chrome door handle covers, I only needed the passenger lifter cover as the other week I noticed it was starting to tarnish. Mistakenly I thought a quick polish with some Autosol would bring it back up shiny but it made the chrome finish go yellow

Anyways swapped the cover out this arvo and back to looking new

So if you have the chrome look covers don't use any abrasive polishes

Tim.

stupot50 · Post by **stupot50** » Mon 20 May, 2013 07:49

TitanTim wrote:A new set of chrome door handle covers, I only needed the passenger lifter cover as the other week I noticed it was starting to tarnish. Mistakenly I thought a quick polish with some Autosol would bring it back up shiny but it made the chrome finish go yellow Anyways swapped the cover out this arvo and back to looking new

So if you have the chrome look covers don't use any abrasive polishes

Tim.

Where did you get them from Tim

TitanTim · Post by **TitanTim** » Mon 20 May, 2013 09:18

stupot50 wrote:
TitanTim wrote:A new set of chrome door handle covers, I only needed the passenger lifter cover as the other week I noticed it was starting to tarnish. Mistakenly I thought a quick polish with some Autosol would bring it back up shiny but it made the chrome finish go yellow Anyways swapped the cover out this arvo and back to looking new

So if you have the chrome look covers don't use any abrasive polishes

Tim.
Where did you get them from Tim

Picked them up off e-bay, my original ones were I think Wellstar or a similar name which are good quality but couldn't find any for sale. If you do a search for E36 door handle covers they should come up.

Tim.

Badman gee · Post by **Badman gee** » Mon 20 May, 2013 09:32

Got mine off eBay too

gedo · Post by **gedo** » Tue 21 May, 2013 19:03

4 x GT Radial UHP1 tyres - 2 x 225/40 R18's & 2 x 255/35 R18's - Ouch

barbancourt · Post by **barbancourt** » Tue 21 May, 2013 21:44

Strong Strut front brace (textured Cosmos Black).

Del · Post by **Del** » Tue 21 May, 2013 21:59

barbancourt wrote:Strong Strut front brace (textured Cosmos Black).

That looks like a nice functional brace joining the shortest distance between the two struts in a straight line.

barbancourt · Post by **barbancourt** » Tue 21 May, 2013 22:33

Del wrote:
barbancourt wrote:Strong Strut front brace (textured Cosmos Black).
That looks like a nice functional brace joining the shortest distance between the two struts in a straight line.

Yep. It's not cheap at $400 USD but it's very high quality. It weighs about 5lbs, but is strong as can be. I wanted a hinge-less design. The company has good customer service as well.

http://www.strong-strut.com/

barbancourt · Post by **barbancourt** » Tue 21 May, 2013 22:55

Brian H wrote:Got me one of these (thanks Terry): -

Bonnet release handle guaranteed to increase BHP by at least 20.

You know, before I got my Z, I saw a thread with someone selling these and I thought, "What a joke." But after buying a Z and using the hood release lever quite a bit, this almost seems essential. I always feel as if I am about to break the lever every time I open the dang hood.

Who sells these?

Post by **Brian H** » Wed 22 May, 2013 08:00

barbancourt wrote:
Brian H wrote:Got me one of these (thanks Terry): -

Bonnet release handle guaranteed to increase BHP by at least 20.

You know, before I got my Z, I saw a thread with someone selling these and I thought, "What a joke." But after buying a Z and using the hood release lever quite a bit, this almost seems essential. I always feel as if I am about to break the lever every time I open the dang hood.

Who sells these?

Doug Whalen from the US of A makes these, see the thread below. He made batches of Aluminium or Black Anodised, send him a PM and see if he has any available.

Aluminium Bonnet Release Handles

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