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So I went and a new car up from @Sir_Dave today, I seem to have a thing for buying the same colour cars one after another... I may as well do the background as I haven't really posted much car related stuff since getting rid of the Silver Grey 650i.... So after having 4 silver cars, I went and...

The two of you are having a properly s**t race. Like, I know people say about tortoise and hare type s**t. But you two started, stalled, had to do a full rebuild in the middle of the track, and are now crawling towards the finish line. Got no strings you can pull at old place of work?

It’s home: Thanks again Dave. Got a bit of list of things I want to do already, but I’ll make my own thread for that ;)

Glad you found one Northerner. Gear knob, you want a weighted ZHP. There’s a forum bmw dealer that sorts a bit of discount. Look up my old thread if you want many details/ideas. Spec wise, you missed multi function steering wheel (good option). Also that’s a weird ass exhaust tip?

How much? Royally derailed this thread...

Ah ok, so you're looking pre-facelift right? So that's the M54 engine, chain driven, belts are technically an inspection 2 item, so should be done every 4 years-ish, however, don't let that put you off like it does in the Clio. You can change them yourself very easily, no timing involved...

Good man. With regards the z4, make sure you buy the "right" one. Spec is everything, as is engine. Some cars look like a bargain, then you spend half your life and all your monies retrofitting bits to make it as good as you want it to be.

Really nice this, one thing, run the parrot cable through the vent surely??? Or is the plug too big? It’s a bit unsightly as is!

Did you check the ABS ring on this new brake discs? Count the teeth etc?

Should give those callipers a lick of silver hammerite when you do the fluid. Good work on the key though, nice to not have to worry

It's got 6 cylinders and belonged to a Knight on here.

So, my insurance renewal is due on the 28th Feb. I'm currently with AA insurance. They write to me with a surprisingly reasonable quotation, however I'm about to change cars. I phone up this morning and give them the details of the new vehicle and ask if they can do anything. To their credit...

Reading that thread, I thought ‘holy s**t’ a year for an accident. Then I read he was at home after 3 months, such justice system!

Meets are what you make them. We used to have people that organise interesting ones, and people would attend en mass. I've been to some great ones over the years, but when I look back, the good ones were never just stood in a car park somewhere. If people got back to doing things like...

Just remembered the air box is in the way, remove this to get at it!

Where in the country are you? I’m sure someone can help out. It’s genrrally on top of the gearbox, if you can take some pics of your engine bay from a few angles, then we can probably point it out for you.

I'll weigh in here... So, I'd personally look at getting someone very reasonable in the local area (find yourself a small back street garage that have a decent enough rep), ask them to straighten the boot out. The whole locking issue will just be down the misalignment of the catch/lock...

Or this chap! I’d be going steel all the way, it’s gotta be like 1 kg net difference!

Jesus that’s crazy! You say about getting rid of the brembos... could just get someone to make up a new bracket, would only take a couple of hours in CAD and someone like @Knuckles to make them?

What sort of damage? Mental!

We should title this: ‘Davedreads gets a phone that can take pictures and learns where the ‘upload’ button is’ Was good to see you mate and the content looks superb!

Good thread this, but you’re hurting my feelings with the whole trying to keep it a super bargain thing. You got a bargain, spend the money to get it right and it’ll be a great car! Like the locks for example. I want to drive one of these and see what the fuss is about.

That’s a superb looking car. Before I bought mine I tried so hard to find a green one and never could! Great buy

I'd have another. So much more connected. Phase 2's just feel a bit "normal".

Well technically Paint is CAD...

Can do also.

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You need to do something to tidy up that dash mid section! i.e sand all the ragged edges, fit a better cut piece of perspec/plastic/whatever, and have the labels made up on plastic. This bit

This is such a good read Jord, proper.

I can just hear the phone call now "Dave, I've done something terrible, you need to help me. Remember that time I drove you all the way to stansted, and you said you owe me one? Well this is it" Glad you're now happy with it. There's nothing worse than a hot hatch feeling "uncertain". They need...