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E85 3.0 Z4 Roadster Project
- Thread starter Rob
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Rob
ClioSport Moderator
It was cheap!!!
But really, I won't be doing that, so don't worry. I'm currently debating what's going on to happen to it with regards to mods.
It is having grey winter wheels, but that's because spraying them silver is effort.
But really, I won't be doing that, so don't worry. I'm currently debating what's going on to happen to it with regards to mods.
It is having grey winter wheels, but that's because spraying them silver is effort.
Rocket 3,CB-1,Yaris
To be honest, I actually don't think CSL's suit the silver, and that's after seeing one in the flesh
Rob whats wrong with getting the 108s properly done. Chrome powder rim with silver or light grey star for true oem look. And as Luke said,
Could not be further form the truth.
I know if I'm gonna treat myself this xmas, I'm refurbing the 108s to the above finish (even tho they don't need it at all) or buying a pair of Degus
Rob whats wrong with getting the 108s properly done. Chrome powder rim with silver or light grey star for true oem look. And as Luke said,
Could not be further form the truth.
I know if I'm gonna treat myself this xmas, I'm refurbing the 108s to the above finish (even tho they don't need it at all) or buying a pair of Degus
Rob
ClioSport Moderator
I've had the 108's done once before. They're utterly disgusting quality wheels. The bolts snap with ease etc.
I'm going to run some winter wheels, during that time I'll take the 108's apart and think about what I'm going to do with them. I may get them done again, maybe.
I priced up some tyres the other day and it wasn't as bad as I thought.
If they 108's are re-done, they go all one silver, the way they look best (IMO of course).
I'm going to run some winter wheels, during that time I'll take the 108's apart and think about what I'm going to do with them. I may get them done again, maybe.
I priced up some tyres the other day and it wasn't as bad as I thought.
If they 108's are re-done, they go all one silver, the way they look best (IMO of course).
Rob
ClioSport Moderator
Well, I think it's trying to break me.
Had some weird noses coming from the back end, the kind of weird that we thought was the driveshaft, fitted a driveshaft last night, but nope, it's the bearing. So that's all got to come apart again and have the new bearing pressed in. Great.
But on the upside, I have gone somewhere in terms of modifications! I may have accidently bought some Brembo's... Hear me out:
There's a brake upgrade kit available for the z4, it's 4 pot brembos and 320mm discs, coming in at a horrendous cost of almost 2 thousand pounds :shocked:
I've picked up some alfa brembo's, 4 pots, I have no idea if they'll work, but I have access to fabricating kit through work. So, I'm going to have a bracket made up for nothing and give them a go. It could mean me upgrading to 320mm discs but I'll try them on the 300's maybe and also get in touch with g172 for a cost on 320mm's.
If the 320 cost isn't too high I'll get those and get the bracket made to suit.
Another positive, it passed it's MOT with flying colours, yay.
I also still haven't pulled my finger out and painted the winter/track wheels, this needs doing badly as my tyres are on their way out.
Picture updates when the brake arrive as I'll be doing a strip down and paint, and hopefully I'll have the wheels on soon.
Had some weird noses coming from the back end, the kind of weird that we thought was the driveshaft, fitted a driveshaft last night, but nope, it's the bearing. So that's all got to come apart again and have the new bearing pressed in. Great.
But on the upside, I have gone somewhere in terms of modifications! I may have accidently bought some Brembo's... Hear me out:
There's a brake upgrade kit available for the z4, it's 4 pot brembos and 320mm discs, coming in at a horrendous cost of almost 2 thousand pounds :shocked:
I've picked up some alfa brembo's, 4 pots, I have no idea if they'll work, but I have access to fabricating kit through work. So, I'm going to have a bracket made up for nothing and give them a go. It could mean me upgrading to 320mm discs but I'll try them on the 300's maybe and also get in touch with g172 for a cost on 320mm's.
If the 320 cost isn't too high I'll get those and get the bracket made to suit.
Another positive, it passed it's MOT with flying colours, yay.
I also still haven't pulled my finger out and painted the winter/track wheels, this needs doing badly as my tyres are on their way out.
Picture updates when the brake arrive as I'll be doing a strip down and paint, and hopefully I'll have the wheels on soon.
Rob
ClioSport Moderator
Oh and I bought a brand new front bumper to be painted as mine has seen better days, got it for such a bargain it was rude not to.
And I've paid for it too , honest Luke.
And I've paid for it too
, honest Luke.
Rob
ClioSport Moderator
I'm not, I have paid!!!!!
Send us over a few pics of the condition when you're bored.
Are we seeing your face again soon?
Send us over a few pics of the condition when you're bored.
Are we seeing your face again soon?
Rob
ClioSport Moderator
OK, so the car's broken at the moment, but parts I bought for it before it decided to be a tosser are arriving, wonderful.
Brembo's have just arrived, they are HUGE. Like monumentally huge, they'll look amazing under the 18's. I'll get a picture in a bit.
New front bumper is sitting at Luke's place for whenever he comes down the unit and it'll be painted.
Also have a new differential on the way (ffs).
Brembo's have just arrived, they are HUGE. Like monumentally huge, they'll look amazing under the 18's. I'll get a picture in a bit.
New front bumper is sitting at Luke's place for whenever he comes down the unit and it'll be painted.
Also have a new differential on the way (ffs).
Rob
ClioSport Moderator
Pardon?
LSD [Question mark].
Cub.
ClioSport Moderator
I've seen the bumper mate, looks good for the price you paid! Good work on the brembos, I work on the basis of the more stopping power the better! If you are having a unit meet, can I gatecrash, want to see work on yours and Ants touring car! Leon saloon for the win.
Mine should have the cage in and a few bits and bobs as well
Mine should have the cage in and a few bits and bobs as well
Rob
ClioSport Moderator
Nope, BMW standard differential. *sigh*
Not 100% sure it's the problem yet, but it was the only correct one for sale ANYWHERE (all diff's are different ratio's), so I bought it before someone else did.
I've seen the bumper mate, looks good for the price you paid! Good work on the brembos, I work on the basis of the more stopping power the better! If you are having a unit meet, can I gatecrash, want to see work on yours and Ants touring car! Leon saloon for the win.
Mine should have the cage in and a few bits and bobs as well
Well that's always good to hear (Re: the bumper). I'm sure we can sort something out at some point.
Not yet, figured I'd wait until Monday, didn't want to disturb the man over the weekend.
I also found out a BMW tech lives down my road, he's just hard to get hold of.
Rob
ClioSport Moderator
The diff is, well, that's if it is what it is. TBH I got the diff for bottom dollar and it's only done 47k.
I've got a rotation squeak/vibration coming from the passenger rear wheel. Proper weird noise. Oh and the handbrake has broken somewhere along the way, which is a QUENT on the z4. Awesome sauce.
Once I've finished fixing it, hopefully I'll move onto new bumper, brembo's and then changing the front lights for facelift ones. De-tango time.
I've got a rotation squeak/vibration coming from the passenger rear wheel. Proper weird noise. Oh and the handbrake has broken somewhere along the way, which is a QUENT on the z4. Awesome sauce.
Once I've finished fixing it, hopefully I'll move onto new bumper, brembo's and then changing the front lights for facelift ones. De-tango time.
Rob
ClioSport Moderator
Say it out loud, it's my adopted term for c**t when I can't get away with such foul-mouthery.
Rob
ClioSport Moderator
So... got brakes?
Rocket 3,CB-1,Yaris
rob what bumper did you get, was it the black m one that was floating around for a bargain on z4forum?
Rob
ClioSport Moderator
Yep that's the one mate, considering splitting it down and selling to buy a facelift bumper though, I'm an idiot I know.
I'll probs get that one on first TBH, sell the one I take off, as mine is a let down.
I'll probs get that one on first TBH, sell the one I take off, as mine is a let down.
Rocket 3,CB-1,Yaris
I'd go face-lift, m bumper only looks good if you have quad exhaust
Rob
ClioSport Moderator
Yeah I won't bother with //M bumpers, but the facelift is nice.
TBH when I look at picture of mine, the normal bumper does look good, I'm just not happy with the finish.
TBH when I look at picture of mine, the normal bumper does look good, I'm just not happy with the finish.
330Ci (Fail)Sport
Rob I've got a funny squeak coming from my front right too. It's like a bird's chirp on every rotation, can usually only hear it in the works car park due to the confined space. Annoying as hell and disappears at times so hope its only simple fix. If either of us find out, we need to let the fix be known.
Gutted to hear about the problems. Hope it's all sorted soon.
Gutted to hear about the problems. Hope it's all sorted soon.
Rob
ClioSport Moderator
Mine started like a birds chirp, it's now far louder, but as you say, rotational.
Flol at the size of those brakes! Absolutely awesome.
Rob
ClioSport Moderator
LOL! They are STUPID, but as long as I can make them fit they'll go on.
I'll be buying the rebuild kit for them, rebuilding them and then re-painting and brembo logo'ing them.
I think Red, everyone disagrees, opinions? Black just seems boring.
I'll be buying the rebuild kit for them, rebuilding them and then re-painting and brembo logo'ing them.
I think Red, everyone disagrees, opinions? Black just seems boring.
I like bright silver calipers personally. Looks ridiculously 'fresh' behind some bright sliver wheels... Although with the car being silver too it'd look massively s**t.
Meh, f**k everyone else, red is for winners!
Meh, f**k everyone else, red is for winners!
Rob
ClioSport Moderator
That's what I thought, red or black. Only two options.
Silver car, silver wheels, bit of contrast is sweet. So red'll do nicely.
Someone at work is going to build me brackets for free, fortunately I'm competent in CAD, so I'll be designing cardboard templates etc, then drawing it up myself and having it created.
Silver car, silver wheels, bit of contrast is sweet. So red'll do nicely.
Someone at work is going to build me brackets for free, fortunately I'm competent in CAD, so I'll be designing cardboard templates etc, then drawing it up myself and having it created.
Rob
ClioSport Moderator
Now important question, hardtop or not?
Rob
ClioSport Moderator
Why not? Useful in the winter, prevents motor failures etc and makes the cabin a nicer place to be.
Rob
ClioSport Moderator
LOL! Personal preference and all that, that actual hard top is for sale. I could get it for £700 I think. It's a lot of money, but it's 100% refundable as it'll sell for that ALL day long.
Rob
ClioSport Moderator
Really??? It's about 900x better than the porsche item.
