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jamesZ3L
Joined: Mon 09 Sep, 2013 18:22
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  Z3 roadster 1.9i

bling my engine

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hi guys,im thinking of fitting coloured silicon hoses to my 1.9 2001 model any thoughts on who ? where? and how much? any info much appreciated.
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Daz3
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  Z3 roadster 2.8
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Re: bling my engine

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I'll say one thing buy cheap buy twice :D samco and sfs are good hoses.
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BladeRunner919
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  Z3 roadster 1.9

Re: bling my engine

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This was discussed on another forum recently and the general opinion was that silicon hoses are less durable that oem and are, apparently, slightly porous as well. The advice was to steer clear for reliability's sake.
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kamagloire
Joined: Mon 05 Nov, 2012 23:27
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  Z3 roadster 1.9
Location: Sydney

Re: bling my engine

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How about Braided (with a coloured alloy end if you must have some colour)
Mike Fishwick
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Forget about tasteless bling, and just get the engine bay spotlessly clean - it would be far more impressive. A nicely polished cam cover would be good, too.
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Boysie
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Re: bling my engine

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Mike Fishwick wrote:Forget about tasteless bling, and just get the engine bay spotlessly clean - it would be far more impressive. A nicely polished cam cover would be good, too.
My sentiments entirely Mike
Bling is not the thing for a Zed
A Zed is a bit of class
What next go fast stripes
Now this is nice bling, a bit of chrome
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Mike Fishwick
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Re: bling my engine

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On the subject of bling, how about this poor Z3? Seen at the Swiss Zed rally a few years ago!

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PCSAM
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Mike Fishwick wrote:On the subject of bling, how about this poor Z3? Seen at the Swiss Zed rally a few years ago!

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stop giving Barry ideas :shock: :D
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Boysie
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Re: bling my engine

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PCSAM wrote:
Mike Fishwick wrote:On the subject of bling, how about this poor Z3? Seen at the Swiss Zed rally a few years ago!

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stop giving Barry ideas :shock: :D
Wow that's what you call body kit
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micklaw
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Re: bling my engine

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Mike Fishwick wrote:Forget about tasteless bling, and just get the engine bay spotlessly clean - it would be far more impressive. A nicely polished cam cover would be good, too.
i am with mike forget the bling keep it standard :D
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Z3andZ4
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  Z3 roadster 3.0i

Re: bling my engine

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I think this is a nice Mirage touch though, not too OTT or blingy, well I don't think so...
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