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msassoon

I bought mine from a member, so not sure of the make, but Valeo tend to be pretty good. The one I have is also lightened, but any M3 kit should do. Make sure you get both flywheel and clutch together as they are designed to match.

msassoon

They are lightened tuner bolts and a real pain. Often the tool is to weak to tighten them, and once tightened, you can never get the things off. It took my old man 8 hours, 5 drill bits and a lot of swearing to remove 5 of these for me when they had seized.

msassoon

A good clean out is a good thing for sure. One thing I have on my 2.8 is an M clutch, but with lightened flywheel. It makes the whole car feel more responsive immediately, as the original dual mass job is REALLY heavy.

msassoon

Not specifically bought the exhaust parts, but my dad has used them as a supplier for 30 years, so they are a good bunch.

msassoon

Iridiums and Platinums last longer. I didn't change a set of Platinum NGKs in my GTO for 4 years as a daily driver

msassoon

Just used this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GREYGATE-PLASTIC-POLISH-100ml-EXCELLENT-ACRYLICS-/110730509273?pt=UK_Collectables_Vintage_RL&hash=item19c80d7bd9 To remove the marks on my rear window at it was great! I can now see through the rear window, and only took 20 minutes. Did remove the fold m...

msassoon

I've always replaced the tensioner with the belt, you never know when they were last done.

msassoon

Just bought new front shocks at £88 each from euro car parts. I will let you know what it takes to replace them, but shouldn't take long.

msassoon

Not after that lot

If you need any help, I have a well equipped garage in Crowthorne, Berks. Not to far really.

msassoon

Ferodo are really good pads, and the guys with GTOs I used to hang out with found that EBC disks and Ferodo pads were the best combo. Never tried EBC pads, but I have some Brembo Max disks on mine that feel good. They are twice the price of standard disks, but stop the brake fade when hot. I would s...

msassoon

License to print money. And to be honest, you are covered for very little, and your premium will go up if you have an accident regardless of how's fault it is. I used Sky Insurance with the GTO, but changed to More Than as they were cheaper. Sky are still worth it as they deal with sports cars, like...

msassoon

I've just done the 912s all round, and they seem to be much better than the old mix I have. Need to do a few more miles, and finish refurbing the suspension before I can truly comment, but they seem good.

msassoon

I love driving at night with the roof down. After a long night, it is often the only thing keeping me awake.

msassoon

I always use the Platinum ones as they tend to last longer and take higher temps. I especially like to use them on cars like my old GTO that took 3 hours to change the plugs! Don't want to take them out ever if I can help it.

msassoon

It might fit with some twisting, but I stopped trying after a while. Also, the facelift panels have 5" holes for speakers, not 4 inch, so looked tidier for me.

msassoon

Bump. Need some rears.

msassoon

I put post facelift on my pre facelift car. To be honest, they are very similar, but a few mm difference between the parts meant I used all the plastics from the rear. Also, the tops of the storage box and strut holders was covered in leatherette, not smooth plastic, so I couldn't mix and match.

msassoon

I have 6 ton stands, so they are bigger than the 43cm height of a standard 2 tonne jack. I am dubious about jacking on the diff, it tends to put to much pressure on the diff mounts, but I would have to check if the mounts are different from other cars.

msassoon

Oddly, I had this with my Parrot (the stereo, not the bird

). Just check the face is on the stereo correctly. Probably isn't that, but worth checking.

msassoon

Yeah, I bought a 4x4 jack to help, but that is still not good enough.

msassoon

That's great. Thanks. Anyone got a pic of the locations?

msassoon

I have looked underneath, but not sure how to jack the whole front and rear of the car to get it on axle stands. Ideally, I would use the jacking points on the sills, but really want to use those for the stands.

msassoon

The BMW dealers sell them for about £75.

msassoon

If the acceleration problem is still there, check the plugs and leads, that usually causes this kind of thing. Also, the fuel filter could do it.

msassoon

I think I need both. I will put new shocks on, but might as well replace the springs on all four corners at the same time.

msassoon

Just standard ones in good nick. Mine can be compressed by hand in the mounts

I have several sets of fronts now (thanks to a couple of members.), just need some rear springs.

msassoon

Well, that one is gone.

msassoon

No reply from the guy, so still on the look out. Thanks for the gumtree lead.

msassoon

I am after 4 and 10 and I parts 8 and 6 if needed. I understand that you may not want to part with the lock, but the thing is permanently open, and I can't shut the storage lid, so I guess that is what I am missing.

msassoon

I have one. I can swap for the drop down box if there is a latch with it. I have one already, but it just flips open.

msassoon

bump. I have phoned loads of breakers, but still can't find one!

msassoon

So, I fitted these 105 miles ago, and have to say I am impressed. I installed them with a new set of ATE pads I had lying around, and they are great. Good solid breaking, and no sign of fade. Also, unlike race style disks (Red Dot and Tarox I have used before), they grip from the minute you drive aw...

msassoon

The max disks are a direct upgrade. They are basically the OEM replacement disks you have mentioned with 4 grooves in.

msassoon

Seems the VW guys agree. They are a hard ride (the company quotes 30% stiffer), and you get what you pay for.

msassoon

On ebay for £50

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300594681495? ... 1555.l2649

msassoon

I just installed Brembo Max disks with ATE pads and am very impressed. They are just like stock disks, but with some grooves, so are a step between performance disks and stock.

msassoon

I had my battery for 2 years in the Z3 and that was replaced. Change it I would say, and use a trickle charger to keep it active.

msassoon

Bump. £70 to members before I put them on ebay.

msassoon

Don't care the colour (doubt I would find a Palmeto Green one), just broken mine, so need a cheaper replacement before I try all the usual breakers.

Got one from BMW. £172 for the whole thing without the glass.

msassoon

Well, I will try 5mm or 10mm spacers and see.

msassoon

Ok, if these are still going, then I will take them too. Might stop the wheels rubbing at the front.

msassoon

Ok, that makes sense. Did one of those offset calculators, and going from a 7 inch wide wheel with offset 46 to an 8" wheel with 47 offset means the wheel is 14mm closer to the inside of the car. Guess I need spacers.

msassoon

Car is not lowered, and they are standard BMW wheels. According to the listings they are style 32, so ET47.

msassoon

I have a set of 18" wheels with 225/40/18 tyres on them on the front. The inside edge of the tyres are both worn down, and there are marks on the body work behind the spring. I guessed that the tyres are touching the inside of the arch, but should this happen? To be clear, this is not the top o...

msassoon

No, that is fitted to the car

I need a key for it though. I do have the two trims either side of it.

msassoon

As described in good condition. £60 + postage.

msassoon

The MEX are ok, the microphone wasn't great on the one I had though. You needed to shout, and forget it if the roof is down! Anyway, probably a good idea, and the car will be faster with all that weight saving!

msassoon

I would go for option two and keep the MP3 player charged. I guess it connects with mini USB, so you could get a two device USB charger and charge that and your phone. Will probably cost you about £10 total.

msassoon

I have the boot carpet, and the side panels that cover the boot in grey. They are generally good, and I will give them a clean before I sell.

Only £30 the lot

Marc

msassoon

I have for sale a pair of chrome roll hoops for cars without the inner roll hoop supports. They look good (see below), and I am selling them with the upper turrets that are normally for roll hoop cars so they can be secured. Here are some pics of them fitted to my car: http://i3.photobucket.com/albu...

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Search found 406 matches

Greygate plastic polish for rear window

Getting the car off all four wheels

Wanted: OEM rear springs for 2.8.

Brembo Max disks

Wanted: But now found

Front tyre wear on 18" wheels

FS: Sold

FS: Boot carpets from a roadster with CD player

FS: Roll hoops for non-roll hoop cars