E85 3.0 Z4 Roadster Project

[Rob]

Up at uni in Manchester at the moment, e36 is a project I've been helping my brother on when I'm back. Lack of thread has mainly been because we're so unsure of its future!! Bought it with a blown HG, but the head was cracked and it's been slow on progress. I'll write it up once it's back to full health!

Probably going to stay away from stripping it out etc as it's in such good condition (apart from the engine of course ;-) )

Oh, interesting stuff, didn't realise you were still at uni! So is the "car" field of your profile right? You've ended up in a fiesta now? What happened to the Clio?

Steering wheel looks lush, Rob. Great update.



My condolences.

PMSL.

Cheers northerner. When are you next gracing us with your presence?

 

[welshname]

Summer more than likely.

Need to gets me some new wheels first (should be April time)

 

[Ben..]

Oh, interesting stuff, didn't realise you were still at uni! So is the "car" field of your profile right? You've ended up in a fiesta now? What happened to the Clio?

Still there as I was on a placement last year, got a mk7 fiesta with a whole 1.25 litres of engine!
Had an Astra for a bit but it would cut out everywhere (even once on the m25!) had the whole engine in bits and no one ever did find out what was wrong with it!

The clio was passed down long ago to my brother who quite quickly got rid! Was a shame to see those nice 182 seats go to waste in a PX though :-(

Summer more than likely.

Once winter begins in the North, there's no escaping it

 

[Wick]

Cheers Wickson. Probably see you next weekend if you're not busy?

Yeah mate. Let me know if ant needs a wheel courier.

 

[Rob]

Hmmmmmmm...

So I may have accidentally picked up another set of 224 //M wheels

Mine are off for winter, and need new rear tyres + a refurb, these are mint with good tyres, so it seems to make more sense to buy these and sell mine. But still, that's not 4 full sets of BMW wheels I own.

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

You're catching up.

As of this time next weekend, I'll have 3 sets of Impreza wheels, 2.5 sets of Clio wheels and a set of 5 Pug alloys sillywoman bought for her Shítron.

Partridge in the pear tree is still on back order...

 

[matt_132]

Sell all the fronts and have a square set up, assuming they are staggered?

Love the car, looks well on the winter wheels.

 

[Rob]

You're catching up.

As of this time next weekend, I'll have 3 sets of Impreza wheels, 2.5 sets of Clio wheels and a set of 5 Pug alloys sillywoman bought for her Shítron.

Partridge in the pear tree is still on back order...

PMSL, some people collect old coins, tbh, at least I can use wheels.

Sell all the fronts and have a square set up, assuming they are staggered?

Love the car, looks well on the winter wheels.

Cheers mate, as far as I can tell there'd be no benefit though. They'd just be heavier and make the car feel less nimble? It's not got m3 power to warrant it IMO.

 

[Wick]

Why the f**k do I come looking in here.

 

[Rob]

Just the one over processed photo for in here.

Did a lovely 30 mile top down blast this morning going to get my brother a 330D. My god I love this car. It's just so much fun.

Really very impressed with AF triple, just need some tyre shine, snowfoam and some wax and I'm sorted for a while!

Anyone thinking of buying one Wick , just 100% do it. Just booked a short break to Wales with the mrs so I'll be hitting the fun roads again!

Bring on the sunshine.

 

[Nickson]

Absolutely freaking love it Rob.

Looks so damn good. I'd love a ride in one to see how they ride compared to the Meg.

 

[welshname]

Love this car. Great picture too.

 

[Wick]

Rob

I have 5 litres of Magifoam in the garage, want me to split you off a bottle?

 

[Rob]

Went out early this morning and picked up a new parts finally off of a forum member.

Got:

Two new sideskirts (already silver) because one of mine has some VERY slight damage that really gets on my nerves
Some proper black plastic grilles as opposed to the painted chipped ones of mine
He even threw in a couple of LED number plate bulbs

Oh, and my new rear badge arrived after a bit of an incident with mine and polisher.

I've not got time to fit the sideskirt just yet, but I did find time when I got home to fit the new grilles and the badge:

Old badge (and seriously ginger neighbour):

New (only a small thing but it annoys me every time I open the boot):

Grilles, old vs new:

Fitted:

So much better:

 

[BIGASH]

Niccce

 

[chris_p]

Cracking cars, I'm having a really hard time finding a replacement!

 

[Reev]

Looks really, really nice. New grilles make a massive difference too.

 

[Cliotoby]

Nice job chap.

 

[Gally]

When are the proper wheels going on? It's like 40 degrees down there!

 

[Daz.]

Gets better with age the old gal!

 

[Rob]

Niccce

Cheers chap

Cracking cars, I'm having a really hard time finding a replacement!

100% agree. For the price, or even several k more, there's nothing. I'm either going to end up with a boxster $$$ or a newer one of these.

Looks really, really nice. New grilles make a massive difference too.

Cheers chap, I've wanted new grilles for ages and I've just been lazy. At the price of these, I couldn't turn it down. Cost me £10 ffs!

When are the proper wheels going on? It's like 40 degrees down there!

This Saturday maybe, depends with work. It's finding the time to get to my unit, pick up my jack, and then swap them over. Off to wales on the 31st, so they'll defo be on by then.

 

[The Russian.]

Rob send me that pm again and a working pic this time

I read it at work then completely forgot sowwwwwyy

 

[Rob]

@The Russian. just seen the above and you still never remembered to tell me if it was possible

Anyway, long overdue update... this weekend the car got a little bit of loving (the new job means it's seriously neglected as I don't have to drive at all).

I'm off to Bruges for a long weekend with the OH on Friday, so it got a full service, a general check over and coolant change with some genuine BMW coolant (courtesy of a BMW bloke who lives on my road) this hadn't been done in my ownership, and generaly since god know when. Oops.

Then, some more fun bits: My brother got me some new tailored high quality mats with some fancy fixings, and I bought myself ANOTHER BMW badge because cheap ones fall apart but they're actually worth while. 10x cheaper, and it means you get a new one more often, not a tarnished one... Pics:

Mats:

Haven't actually used winter tyres this year but it's not looking too bad overall..

 

[Rob]

I don't know if it's just a placebo, but my god does the car feels like it drives better post service! So smooth and in tonight's perfect driving conditions, much fun was had!

 

[Barrie.]

Do you know where the mats are from? I need some new ones for mine and they look spot on :smile:

 

[Cub.]

When you sell, I'm buying this.

 

[Rob]

Do you know where the mats are from? I need some new ones for mine and they look spot on :smile:

I'll find out mate, they weren't cheap though.

If you're looking for clio ones, the genuine renault sport ones are where it's at, only £50 too.

When you sell, I'm buying this.

That's legally binding.

Devil's in the details Cubbington. New coolant etc, if you forget it you only cause problems down the line!

 

[Barrie.]

I'll find out mate, they weren't cheap though.

If you're looking for clio ones, the genuine renault sport ones are where it's at, only £50 too.

Thanks, I am looking for them for a Z4, already have decent ones in the Clio.
Currently got some cheap ones that the previous owner got in the zed, and they're falling to bits. Been struggling to find decent ones for ages

 

[Hixle]

Spot on as per usual mate.

As soon as the TT goes the Si is mine

 

[Rob]

Spot on as per usual mate.

As soon as the TT goes the Si is mine :smiley:

As in you're buying that car off of your dad?!??!?!?

 

[Hixle]

Yeah mate, he's moved abroad again. It's at my parents whenever I can be fucked to sell the TT.

 

[Rob]

Yeah mate, he's moved abroad again. It's at my parents whenever I can be fucked to sell the TT.

Moved abroad? WTF? Didn't know he lived abroad before! LOL

That's cracking news though, bit jealous mind, can't remember the exact details but I want it!

 

[Hixle]

Yeah mate, looking forward to owning it (this all started from hooning about in yours btw!). He used to live in Dubai, back out there now for a couple of years again.

It's a 3.0 si, previously owned by @deutsche_blonde on here IIRC. Small world!

 

[deutsche_blonde]

Yeah mate, looking forward to owning it (this all started from hooning about in yours btw!). He used to live in Dubai, back out there now for a couple of years again.

It's a 3.0 si, previously owned by @deutsche_blonde on here IIRC. Small world!

No way! Loved that thing, only moved it on for a deposit on our house. Get athread up, it'd be nice to see some pics of how it stands now. When i had it...

Sorry Rob for clogging up your thread...

 

[JD]

Looks ace buddy - they are such great cars. Glad your advice made my decision in the end!!
List of stuff for mine is ever growing... want rather than need in most cases!!
- refurb wheels
- new rear brake light (bought)
- new rear brake discs (bought)
- OEM LED number plate lights and connectors (bought)
- aero skirts
- spacers all round

 

[cat171]

Looks ace buddy - they are such great cars. Glad your advice made my decision in the end!!
List of stuff for mine is ever growing... want rather than need in most cases!!
- refurb wheels
- sump polishing kit
- new rear brake light (bought)
- new rear brake discs (bought)
- OEM LED number plate lights and connectors (bought)
- aero skirts
- spacers all round

I thought as much!

 

[Gally]

Still looking fresh Bobert!

 

[JD]

I thought as much!

The what, want rather than need bit?

 

[cat171]

The what, want rather than need bit?

No, re read it.

 

[JD]

No, re read it.

Flol, missed that. You tard.
PM me your mobile lad.