What have you bought for your Zed this week?

[ChrisD]

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.

Now I'm feeling bad for hijacking the 'What have you bought thread'
There is an internal channel behind the triangle piece that allows water to run off the front seal and down the A-pillars. Block this up and you're in trouble. But, if the triangle piece is open (or not there) from this channel to the hood closing interface then water can find its way from the channel, past the interface and into the cabin. This was my issue and the fix was to re-attach the triangle piece to the seal while not blocking the channel.

 

[ChrisD]

Back on topic...

I bought these ramps to tackle corroded components on the underside, tank straps, exhaust, spare tyre carrier and the like.
Gets the car up nice and high and allows good access for working on the underside.

 

[andyglym]

Back on topic...

I bought these ramps to tackle corroded components on the underside, tank straps, exhaust, spare tyre carrier and the like.
Gets the car up nice and high and allows good access for working on the underside.
View attachment 301137

Good kit, I have a set but no good for my Z3 as it's to low, good for the rest of the fleet though.

 

[Althulas]

Fuel pump packed up on the ///M, BMW wanted a princely sum for a replacement. So some research later…..

BMW E36 Walbro Competition Upgrade Fuel Pump Kit

www.glencoeltd.co.uk

Required some modification of the wiring. I just snipped off the connector and used some of those solder seal wire connectors as I did not have any of the blue and red style female crimp connectors. Works like a charm at tick over at least.

 

[Oddly Godly]

Two new smoked led front indicators. £23.71 from ebay. Only took five minutes fit.

 

[AntStark]

My car must think it’s Birthday and Christmas have come at once..Freshly ‘bushed’ at ZedShed HQ and now new tyres all round. I went for Avon ZV7s (not the extra load ones) as these are such a great match for a Z3. They replaced the Michelin Pilot 3s that were on it, which although had tons of tread left were 11 years old and tramlined terribly. Set of 4 Avon’s was cheapest at Halfrauds at £360 all in. Ready for summer now

 

[Zephyr]

never heard of them, must be winter tyres, otherwise we would have them available over here. great price for staggered 17s (that I presume your rims are).

 

[AntStark]

never heard of them, must be winter tyres, otherwise we would have them available over here. great price for staggered 17s (that I presume your rims are).

Yeah they don’t make them for MX5s
Avon have been making tyres for over 100 years. They were still made in the UK until this year. They are midrange (Falken quality) but are brilliant at reducing tramlineing. Probably won’t do the miles a Michelin would before needing replacing. They are staggered 225 and 245 17”

 

[GDavis]

Absolutely agree about the Avons. Brilliant
Put two on the front of mine, from Halfords £163 all in. done at home.
Tramlining a thing of the past, makes driving so much better.

 

[Mint]

...Set of 4 Avon’s was cheapest at Halfrauds at £360 all in...

That's a good price AntHave Avons on mine too, very pleased with them.

 

[Zephyr]

Just checked them localy price for a staggered set 225/245X17 is same as the Continentals... must be a heavy tax on them if they are imported from the UK (because not europe anymore).
Thats why they are not common I guess...

 

[Jamezee]

Road tax at the beginning of the month, it’s a joy to be able to drive on our magnificent highways.

 

[t-tony]

What did I buy for my Z this week? I bought these "Woolies", some wheel cleaner and a can of K2 Red paint.

These can be bent to many shapes for cleaning behind spokes.

Brightens up the engine bay a bit.

Tony.

 

[ViperKen]

Armrest, just need to find a supplier of BMW Violet leather dye/paint

 

[ViperKen]

Also an ABS Sensor. While removing the original, the bolt sheared. I ended up having to drill it out and use helicoil, hence the strip down

 

[AntStark]

Furniture clinic will do it

Leather Colourant

Extremely flexible and durable colourant, designed for restoring or changing the colour of any leather item. Extremely flexible: It can with withstand over 250,000 flexes. Hard wearing and high colour coverage. Soft, delicate & natural look and feel. Available in 16 mixing colours or one of...

www.furnitureclinic.co.uk

 

[Mad2718]

Well this week I bought my z3 a new friend

 

[Mad2718]

Well this week I bought my z3 a new friend
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And yes before you all comment I seem to have a bit of a BMW addiction

 

[t-tony]

Looks very nice Dave.

Tony.

 

[Mad2718]

Looks very nice Dave.

Tony.

Thanks Tony will bring it down next time there is a shed day