DavidZ3's 2000 1.9i Z3 - Scarlett
Re: DavidZ3's 2000 1.9i Z3 - Scarlett
Your car's looking really nice, can't fault the work done or your future plans. Many owners following the black theme would probably change the front bonnet/kidney grills to the 100% black ones - but it's personal choice at the end of the day. The wind deflector looks great, it will be interesting to see if you get enough interest for a batch or whether the potential cost causes owners to revert to the plain OE net ones which can usually be bought 2nd hand for up to £100.
Re: DavidZ3's 2000 1.9i Z3 - Scarlett
Looking good - not sure on the black side vents personally but that's just down to personal taste
Now if it was just a bit lower...
Now if it was just a bit lower...
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Re: DavidZ3's 2000 1.9i Z3 - Scarlett
Nah Not keen on the black 'sorry'
Spurs-fan-with-a-coupe has white wheels
They look amazing with his hell red or any red
Spurs-fan-with-a-coupe has white wheels
They look amazing with his hell red or any red
DavidZ3's 2000 1.9i Z3 - Scarlett
No offence taken Boysie - each to their own!
If it needs clarifying, as I haven't actually said... The wheels are actually anthracite; because of the sun in the photos, they appear a lot darker than they are in reality.
Funny you should mention Spurs Fan's wheels. I really liked the idea of white wheels previously, but was slightly put off by the feedback of others on here, and didn't think it would suit the MV2's. Have a look at earlier in the thread.
Oh and just a note for the journal: the plan was to get 'Hyper Black' alloys but unfortunately my alloys were too pitted, and the fine coat of silver used would've only accentuated the damaged, so anthracite was the one to go for.
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If it needs clarifying, as I haven't actually said... The wheels are actually anthracite; because of the sun in the photos, they appear a lot darker than they are in reality.
Funny you should mention Spurs Fan's wheels. I really liked the idea of white wheels previously, but was slightly put off by the feedback of others on here, and didn't think it would suit the MV2's. Have a look at earlier in the thread.
Oh and just a note for the journal: the plan was to get 'Hyper Black' alloys but unfortunately my alloys were too pitted, and the fine coat of silver used would've only accentuated the damaged, so anthracite was the one to go for.
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Since the wheels have been completed, that's another thing I want doing. How much bottoming out occurs with a 30mm drop?XVar wrote:
Now if it was just a bit lower...
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It's a beautiful car Boysie, all credit to Spurs Fan. I've seen it many times on the forum, and love the white, but I think it really only suits alloys with thicker spokes. My MV2's would just get so dirty so quickly!
I'm really happy with the anthracite, and I haven't seen any other Z's with the same combination, so it makes mine unique to me, which is what it is all about really...
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I'm really happy with the anthracite, and I haven't seen any other Z's with the same combination, so it makes mine unique to me, which is what it is all about really...
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I would have thought there would be no bottoming out at all with a 30mm drop - I dropped the rear about 100mm by accident when I first fitted my adjustable coilovers (it settled a lot lower than at it sat at after they were fit) - going over speed bumps was pretty much impossible lol. It's at about a 50-60mm drop now I think and doesn't bottom out at all unless you drive over really big speed bumps too quick.DavidZ3 wrote:Since the wheels have been completed, that's another thing I want doing. How much bottoming out occurs with a 30mm drop?
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Re: DavidZ3's 2000 1.9i Z3 - Scarlett
Perfect! Thanks for the info. It's definitely up there on my list of things to do now!XVar wrote:It's at about a 50-60mm drop now I think and doesn't bottom out at all unless you drive over really big speed bumps too quick.
The car is off the road until Wednesday now, as the kind chap who resprayed Scarlett is refurbishing her wing mirror mounts, free of charge, with the left over paint from my repair. My faith in humanity has been somewhat restored!
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Southernboy wrote:Nipple Cream
Re: DavidZ3's 2000 1.9i Z3 - Scarlett
Nice! Paint the kidney grills to black since your car is in the shop already!
Re: DavidZ3's 2000 1.9i Z3 - Scarlett
So, I got hold of some angel eye projectors from Andy AKA Spurs fan last week, and got them fully fitted today -
Comparison photo:
Garage Lights on:
Garage Lights off (with a little help from photoshop):
(...and soon to be part of my new sig - apologies as I believe somebody else on the forum has something similar)
I'm amazed at how the projectors really do give a more agressive and modern look to the front of the car. Love it!!
Comparison photo:
Garage Lights on:
Garage Lights off (with a little help from photoshop):
(...and soon to be part of my new sig - apologies as I believe somebody else on the forum has something similar)
I'm amazed at how the projectors really do give a more agressive and modern look to the front of the car. Love it!!
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Did a bit (a lot) of sanding down today, as I had the valve cover off to replace the gasket. My fingers hurt!
Before (after a good wire-brushing):
After:
Definitely not mind-blowing, but it really tidies up the engine bay!
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Before (after a good wire-brushing):
After:
Definitely not mind-blowing, but it really tidies up the engine bay!
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Southernboy wrote:Nipple Cream
Re: DavidZ3's 2000 1.9i Z3 - Scarlett
Next time get a drill attachment
Makes life easier
Nice job
Makes life easier
Nice job
Re: DavidZ3's 2000 1.9i Z3 - Scarlett
Looks good - I like the polished aluminium look - looks proper old school quality. I used wire wool and Autosol metal polish on my M44 rocker cover and it came up a treat.
Re: DavidZ3's 2000 1.9i Z3 - Scarlett
As you can see, the sides are pitted pretty badly, so I didn't want to go for a mirror like finish on the parts that were salvageable. Its more of a brushed aluminium look on top now, which I think is pretty nice.
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Re: DavidZ3's 2000 1.9i Z3 - Scarlett
..... the "pitting" con be vastly eradicated by taking the cover to someone that does aluminium "bead blasting". They use either small glass or plastic beads to clean up the surface. Dimensionally nothing significant is lost (less than .01mm). The finish is excellent, and you then have a choice of anodising or powder coating. With the pitting, I would suggest matt silver powdwer coating, since the coating is considerably thicker than anodising, and will fill some of the smaller pits.
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Z3 2.8 Progress Journal (Mine)
Z3 1.9 Sport Progress Journal (Wifey's)
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..
Re: DavidZ3's 2000 1.9i Z3 - Scarlett
Do you have to put this back on using a torque wrench?
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You don't have to if you are sensible with your tightening. Don't be over-zealous or you will most definitely de-thread the aluminium!
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Nice ride David! Can you see angel eyes clearly at day?
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They aren't extremely bright in daylight, but they are visible. Although I have to say I don't use them during they day... No need to!sviru wrote:Nice ride David! Can you see angel eyes clearly at day?
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Re: DavidZ3's 2000 1.9i Z3 - Scarlett
if you are looking to have angel eyes, then The Angels in these headlights aren't visible until twilight unfortunately but the clean cut lines of the lights makes the car much more modern. If you want bright Angels you need to add them to your normal headlightssviru wrote:Nice ride David! Can you see angel eyes clearly at day?
DavidZ3's 2000 1.9i Z3 - Scarlett
Feeling a bit light-headed but, finally, after a couple of days scrubbing, masking and spraying, I have finished refurbishing my seats. I hope you like...
Before:
After:
I took plenty of pics during the process so I'll do a 'how to' with a few tips and tricks in the near future, once I can sit down after finishing the rest of the interior!
I don't know about you, but I'm pretty impressed with myself!
Before:
After:
I took plenty of pics during the process so I'll do a 'how to' with a few tips and tricks in the near future, once I can sit down after finishing the rest of the interior!
I don't know about you, but I'm pretty impressed with myself!
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That looks really impressive, I look forward to the write up the process you used.
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Well done David... I'm looking forward to seeing the car with the complete interior re-fitted...
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Re: DavidZ3's 2000 1.9i Z3 - Scarlett
Looking great mate, you're patience is paying off
we expres: " He did hear the bells ringing, but doesnt know where where the clapper hangs".
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Looks very retro
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Lovely job well done that manDavid wrote:Feeling a bit light-headed but, finally, after a couple of days scrubbing, masking and spraying, I have finished refurbishing my seats. I hope you like...
Before:
After:
I took plenty of pics during the process so I'll do a 'how to' with a few tips and tricks in the near future, once I can sit down after finishing the rest of the interior!
I don't know about you, but I'm pretty impressed with myself!
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Busy week, this one!
On Thursday, very much a spur of the moment visit, Scarlett went into the local Powerflow dealer and got some new pipes, which sound awesome. Her OEM exhaust was shot and something needed doing quickly. The garage (Grove Garage, Brighton) did an amazing job in a very short time, fair play to them.
The very next day, Scarlett and I took a road trip via the Eurotunnel to Beverwijk, Holland to collect her new Wiesmann Hardtop!!! I'm a very tired but happy bunny right now as I've just got home.
On Thursday, very much a spur of the moment visit, Scarlett went into the local Powerflow dealer and got some new pipes, which sound awesome. Her OEM exhaust was shot and something needed doing quickly. The garage (Grove Garage, Brighton) did an amazing job in a very short time, fair play to them.
The very next day, Scarlett and I took a road trip via the Eurotunnel to Beverwijk, Holland to collect her new Wiesmann Hardtop!!! I'm a very tired but happy bunny right now as I've just got home.
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.......at last ! well done David. It'll look even better once it's colour has been matched.
I think you need to start looking for a set of M mirrors now.... Doesn't matter if they're LHD...easy enough to convert to RHD - Just swap the LHD bases for RHD bases and they will work !00%
I think you need to start looking for a set of M mirrors now.... Doesn't matter if they're LHD...easy enough to convert to RHD - Just swap the LHD bases for RHD bases and they will work !00%
Re: DavidZ3's 2000 1.9i Z3 - Scarlett
Excuse my ignorance but what is a Wiesmann hardtop compared to a normal hardtop?
DavidZ3's 2000 1.9i Z3 - Scarlett
Hi Del,
I could be wrong but I believe the history is that Wiesmann made their hardtop for the Z3 before BMW considered one.
As far as looks go:
- It has a slightly more angular design
- A larger rear window, which makes a hell of a difference when driving
- (In my opinion) a nicer shaped interior lining, that also increases rear view vision as it doesn't have such an unnecessarily large bump/shelf for the soft top to sit up.
- It also doesn't have the rubber strips on top, and instead has two channels presumably for rain water to travel down when driving.
I'll put up a comparison pic shortly.
I could be wrong but I believe the history is that Wiesmann made their hardtop for the Z3 before BMW considered one.
As far as looks go:
- It has a slightly more angular design
- A larger rear window, which makes a hell of a difference when driving
- (In my opinion) a nicer shaped interior lining, that also increases rear view vision as it doesn't have such an unnecessarily large bump/shelf for the soft top to sit up.
- It also doesn't have the rubber strips on top, and instead has two channels presumably for rain water to travel down when driving.
I'll put up a comparison pic shortly.
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So I spent the evening at 'It's A Wrap' in West Sussex and finally got something done that I've been craving for a while. Purists look away now. I absolutely love it, but you won't so please don't clutter this thread with naysaying!
Here's the before and after:
Now for some new wheels and white walls!
Here's the before and after:
Now for some new wheels and white walls!
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Oh dear lord
Looks like a very good job. Fair play to you
Looks like a very good job. Fair play to you
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Re: DavidZ3's 2000 1.9i Z3 - Scarlett
Nice one David.... Wheels need to be changed though... they don't seem to match the concept IMO.
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Thanks Barry, I agree.Southernboy wrote:Nice one David.... Wheels need to be changed though... they don't seem to match the concept IMO.
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My 5 year old just said it looks like Lightning McQueen.....not sure if that's a compliment? But he likes it, even when so far as to say ''daddy can we paint yours Red and White like lightning McQueen''.....!
I said no
I said no
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Re: DavidZ3's 2000 1.9i Z3 - Scarlett
Haha that's brilliant. Having a nephew myself, I was fully aware that it might look something like Lightning.
I might add that it only resembles Lightning McQueen when he gets a full refurb, wheels up, once he's finally made friends with all the other cars at Radiator Springs!
...Yes I like the movie just as much as my nephew!
I might add that it only resembles Lightning McQueen when he gets a full refurb, wheels up, once he's finally made friends with all the other cars at Radiator Springs!
...Yes I like the movie just as much as my nephew!
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Re: DavidZ3's 2000 1.9i Z3 - Scarlett
Looking like that version of Mqueen is super cool in my books!
You need to check out this Z3M for wheels fitting of your paint work!
http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showt ... ?t=2109231
You need to check out this Z3M for wheels fitting of your paint work!
http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showt ... ?t=2109231
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Thought you'd like it if you hadn't seen before...
I take my hat of to the USA boys for creativity and boldness in customization especially building custom wheels.
I take my hat of to the USA boys for creativity and boldness in customization especially building custom wheels.
Re: DavidZ3's 2000 1.9i Z3 - Scarlett
...well that was quick!! (That's what she said.)
Looked on eBay for new wheels, contacted seller, drove 5 miles and swapped my MV2s for these 16" BMW Style 42s, plus a bit of cash my pocket!
Now the white wall inserts are on order, and I have some spare change in my pocket to put towards a refurb
Looked on eBay for new wheels, contacted seller, drove 5 miles and swapped my MV2s for these 16" BMW Style 42s, plus a bit of cash my pocket!
Now the white wall inserts are on order, and I have some spare change in my pocket to put towards a refurb
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Re: DavidZ3's 2000 1.9i Z3 - Scarlett
...now that is beginning to look really good ! The tyre profile is higher which adds to the overall image too. Can't wait to see the white walls fitted...
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i know i kinda shouldn't but i really like what you've done there.
the higher profile tyres do it justice.
the higher profile tyres do it justice.
Re: DavidZ3's 2000 1.9i Z3 - Scarlett
Thanks Mugs, here's a better daylight pictures of the new (to me) alloys fitted:
They definitely require a refurb, in hyper silver (hopefully they aren't too corroded for this) and the white wall tyre paint should be with me before the week is out, ready for the New Forest Run this coming weekend.
David
They definitely require a refurb, in hyper silver (hopefully they aren't too corroded for this) and the white wall tyre paint should be with me before the week is out, ready for the New Forest Run this coming weekend.
David
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So happy with what I've achieved today...
Since I was a kid (yes, even before Pixar's 'Cars') I have always wanted a car with white-wall tyres, and now it has happened:
Tomorrow the alloys will be temporarily refurbed with some wet and dry and a can of plastidip
Since I was a kid (yes, even before Pixar's 'Cars') I have always wanted a car with white-wall tyres, and now it has happened:
Tomorrow the alloys will be temporarily refurbed with some wet and dry and a can of plastidip
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