What have you bought for your Zed this week?

Jam03

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British Zeds
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Feb 21, 2022
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136
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Surrey
Model of Z
2.2i
A bit sad, but the big computer suggested this to me on eBay and I spent my month’s coffee allowance on it. Annoyingly, one of the wing mirrors is broken off, but actually that adds to the authenticity of it.
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AntStark

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British Zeds
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May 15, 2021
Points
139
Location
Hampshire
Model of Z
2002 3.0 Sport
A bit sad, but the big computer suggested this to me on eBay and I spent my month’s coffee allowance on it. Annoyingly, one of the wing mirrors is broken off, but actually that adds to the authenticity of it.View attachment 299575
Did it come with a tiny bottle of oil too ? 😁

I found a Matchbox exact replica of mine..even down to the Style 78s 😎
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Nodzed

Zorg Expert (II)
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British Zeds
M Power
Joined
Feb 18, 2016
Points
231
Location
Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England
Model of Z
Z3M Imola and Z4 (e89)
A bit sad, but the big computer suggested this to me on eBay and I spent my month’s coffee allowance on it. Annoyingly, one of the wing mirrors is broken off, but actually that adds to the authenticity of it.View attachment 299575
Check the sills, if rusty send it back. 😊
 

IanA

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British Zeds
Joined
Oct 4, 2014
Points
74
Location
Oxon
New disc pads all round and new front calipers.
None of the pads were worn enough to trigger the wear light on the dash. I'll need to pursue that elsewhere.
 

GDavis

Zorg Legend
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British Zeds
Joined
Sep 10, 2022
Points
66
Location
Bristol
Model of Z
Z3 2.8 facelift. Z3 3.0i
2 new Avon ZV7's on the front end. :thumbsup: :)
Couple of recommends on here for them, inexpensive improvement for a better response and to stop the tramlining.
Halfords, Tyres on the drive...........£163 all in.
Money well spent
 

ChrisD

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Joined
Nov 29, 2023
Points
28
Location
Evesham
Model of Z
M44
1. Replacement aerial grommet
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BMW dealer price exactly the same as eBay prices but with the added benefit of an easy fit.
2.Door handle gaskets
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I had to re-order as eBay seller sent 2xRHS.
😖 One day I’ll learn…
3. Plastic spark plug cover
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The silver was coming off the logo. Ordered a new one from BMW dealer - arrived all black so out with the paintbrush. Looks ok - from a distance.
Also, not really new but I refurbished the door speaker grilles. A genuine ‘5 minute job’ - not like the ones you hear from the keyboard hero mechanics elsewhere.
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And also repaired the damaged triangular plug in the roof seal that was the source of a minor leak.
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I am pleased with this repair because most of the YouTube vids show a horrible gloopy mess at the end, this looks no different to the other side and no more leaks.
I realised that I neglected to take any ‘before’ pictures but I think you’ll all know what they looked like.
I am stupidly pleased to be rolling back the years on my Z
 

bertiejaffa

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British Zeds
Joined
Mar 15, 2014
Points
135
Location
Manchester
Model of Z
Z3M
1. Replacement aerial grommet
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BMW dealer price exactly the same as eBay prices but with the added benefit of an easy fit.
2.Door handle gaskets
View attachment 300909

I had to re-order as eBay seller sent 2xRHS.
😖 One day I’ll learn…
3. Plastic spark plug cover
View attachment 300911The silver was coming off the logo. Ordered a new one from BMW dealer - arrived all black so out with the paintbrush. Looks ok - from a distance.
Also, not really new but I refurbished the door speaker grilles. A genuine ‘5 minute job’ - not like the ones you hear from the keyboard hero mechanics elsewhere.
View attachment 300913
And also repaired the damaged triangular plug in the roof seal that was the source of a minor leak.
View attachment 300915
I am pleased with this repair because most of the YouTube vids show a horrible gloopy mess at the end, this looks no different to the other side and no more leaks.
I realised that I neglected to take any ‘before’ pictures but I think you’ll all know what they looked like.
I am stupidly pleased to be rolling back the years on my Z
What did you use to repair the triangle seal?
 

Duncodin

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Supporter
Joined
Sep 8, 2021
Points
139
Location
Pontrhydyrun
Model of Z
Z3 M44
Remember that you shouldn't totally block up the channels in that rubber stopper. Water gets under the front of the roof and drains along the channel across the top of the windacreen and into the little grooves in that rubber stopper to get down the rubber tube along the A pillar.

Instead of silicon I'd just use a bit of vaseline or gummi pflege
 

ChrisD

Dedicated Member
Joined
Nov 29, 2023
Points
28
Location
Evesham
Model of Z
M44
Remember that you shouldn't totally block up the channels in that rubber stopper. Water gets under the front of the roof and drains along the channel across the top of the windacreen and into the little grooves in that rubber stopper to get down the rubber tube along the A pillar.

Instead of silicon I'd just use a bit of vaseline or gummi pflege
The repair was to re-attach the triangular piece to the main roof seal while, as you say, ensuring the channels (and everywhere else) remains clear of the adhesive. For a permanent repair, the silicone adhesive is ok if used with care. Vaseline or the other stuff would be a Band-Aid at best.
 

Jam03

Zorg Guru (III)
Supporter
British Zeds
Joined
Feb 21, 2022
Points
136
Location
Surrey
Model of Z
2.2i
1. Replacement aerial grommet
View attachment 300907
BMW dealer price exactly the same as eBay prices but with the added benefit of an easy fit.
2.Door handle gaskets
View attachment 300909

I had to re-order as eBay seller sent 2xRHS.
😖 One day I’ll learn…
3. Plastic spark plug cover
View attachment 300911The silver was coming off the logo. Ordered a new one from BMW dealer - arrived all black so out with the paintbrush. Looks ok - from a distance.
Also, not really new but I refurbished the door speaker grilles. A genuine ‘5 minute job’ - not like the ones you hear from the keyboard hero mechanics elsewhere.
View attachment 300913
And also repaired the damaged triangular plug in the roof seal that was the source of a minor leak.
View attachment 300915
I am pleased with this repair because most of the YouTube vids show a horrible gloopy mess at the end, this looks no different to the other side and no more leaks.
I realised that I neglected to take any ‘before’ pictures but I think you’ll all know what they looked like.
I am stupidly pleased to be rolling back the years on my Z
What did you actually do to the speaker grilles? Did you paint in situ?
 

ChrisD

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Joined
Nov 29, 2023
Points
28
Location
Evesham
Model of Z
M44
Not paint. Boot polish applied with a smallish stiff brush using a stabbing motion to get in between the metal grilles. In situ, obvs.
 

elky

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Sep 29, 2022
Points
66
Location
Copenhagen, Denmark
Model of Z
2001 Z3 3.0i Roadster
Not paint. Boot polish applied with a smallish stiff brush using a stabbing motion to get in between the metal grilles. In situ, obvs.
Boot polish? That is interesting why boot polish and not plastic black paint? Just curious in case I attempt it
 

ChrisD

Dedicated Member
Joined
Nov 29, 2023
Points
28
Location
Evesham
Model of Z
M44
I’d read another thread on here recommending it for all sorts (tyres, tonneau, seats, etc) so I had it to hand. The manky speaker grilles really let down the interior but I was not at all prepared to remove door cards or mask off for painting. I’m not the best painter either - see 3rd image in post #1209 above. So, I experimented with the boot polish and it worked like magic. No more manky speaker grilles. I thought it’s easily reversible if it’s a mess but it worked great. Try it. What could possibly go wrong??? 🙂
 

Ianmc

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British Zeds
The M44 Massive
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Oct 12, 2014
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165
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New Forest
Model of Z
Z3 (M44)
Interesting! Have always used a little matt black paint with a fine brush to touch in.
 

Zephyr

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Aug 10, 2022
Points
136
1. Replacement aerial grommet

BMW dealer price exactly the same as eBay prices but with the added benefit of an easy fit.
2.Door handle gaskets


I had to re-order as eBay seller sent 2xRHS.
😖 One day I’ll learn…
3. Plastic spark plug cover
The silver was coming off the logo. Ordered a new one from BMW dealer - arrived all black so out with the paintbrush. Looks ok - from a distance.
Also, not really new but I refurbished the door speaker grilles. A genuine ‘5 minute job’ - not like the ones you hear from the keyboard hero mechanics else
And also repaired the damaged triangular plug in the roof seal that was the source of a minor leak.
View attachment 300915
I am pleased with this repair because most of the YouTube vids show a horrible gloopy mess at the end, this looks no different to the other side and no more leaks.
I realised that I neglected to take any ‘before’ pictures but I think you’ll all know what they looked like.
I am stupidly pleased to be rolling back the years on my Z
so this triangular thing has to be fully sealed?
strangely enough mine was missing both of them and thought it was supposed to be like that for draining or something… well, well, I always learn.
 
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