Brian H - Dakar Z3

[GazHyde]

Oh, ok then. Just looked like he kept missing his turn-ins, and had to compensate on the way out. But it could just be that your car looks so smooth in comparison.

 

[Stormy_be]

Did you get the RA or MA type?
I heard the MA are a bit more for track/racing.....but don't really know what the difference is.

by the way, are the rear shocks real coilovers are like the standard ones with a sprint and the coil (not really "coil-over-the-shock").
Are they adjustable (height and hardness)?

 

[Brian H]

Did you get the RA or MA type?
I heard the MA are a bit more for track/racing.....but don't really know what the difference is.

by the way, are the rear shocks real coilovers are like the standard ones with a sprint and the coil (not really "coil-over-the-shock").
Are they adjustable (height and hardness)?

RA @Stormy_be, the rears are like standard, the height is adjustable with a spring adjuster, the springs are fixed rate, 6kg cone with the kit, I also bought 8kg which I have fitted.

The MA set is a track based set, these are more harsh than the RA.

How's your car coming along?

 

[Stormy_be]

It is coming along slowly but certain...and certainly slowly
... I like doing things perfectly, and that takes time. A lot of "do-and-redo".

I also have H&R springs laying around.
As the rear is standard, I would be able to fit those too. But I don't know if these are stiffer or not.
Does anyone know the value for the H&R springs?

Thanks, Koen

 

[Brian H]

It is coming along slowly but certain...and certainly slowly
... I like doing things perfectly, and that takes time. A lot of "do-and-redo".

I'm sure you will get it done Koen, have you fitted your seats yet?

 

[Stormy_be]

I'm sure you will get it done Koen, have you fitted your seats yet?

Seat have been fitted....for the moment, as the roll cage might have the need to refit them (although I don't see how I could put them at any better place/angle)

 

[hard top]

Got any photos Koen? @Stormy_be

 

[Brian H]

Update 19 - Rondall 0021 Wheels

Hmmmm.........didn't know I wanted these, eBay is dangerous

They need a refurb as there are a few scuff marks here and there.

 

[GazHyde]

Ooh, more information on those please. Don't think I've seen that style before.

 

[Brian H]

Ooh, more information on those please. Don't think I've seen that style before.

Rondell Type 0021 wheels, 17" 8j front 9j rear.

 

[t-tony]

I do like those Brian, don't happen to have a spare set then ......... mate??

Tony.

 

[GazHyde]

Just Googled me a close up and those look awesome!

 

[Brian H]

I do like those Brian, don't happen to have a spare set then ......... mate??

Tony.

Thanks @t-tony they are different, just need to get used to them.

Just Googled me a close up and those look awesome!

A guy C_W runs them on his ///M Coupe, that is where I saw them first.

IMG_9527 by BMW Car Club GB & Ireland, on Flickr

 

[Brian4]

Very nice @Brian H

 

[billz]

They look good. Nice buy

 

[M666BMG]

Im going to be honest, they are not my cup of tea.

I do prefer multi spoked wheels.

Sorry Brian.

 

[Brian H]

Im going to be honest, they are not my cup of tea.

I do prefer multi spoked wheels.

Sorry Brian.

Don't apologise Mark, I love my 78s and these look totally different, I'm going to get them refurbished in a slightly darker colour which I think will change the look again. Appreciate your honesty

 

[miller1098]

From me

 

[Shelly]

Your wheels on your Z look great @Brian H

 

[Brian H]

Update 20 - Scotland Road-trip

No update this time just a fantastic road trip, I met with a couple of well know zedders, Deano and Pingu that were doing the Lands End to John O Groats challenge, I joined then yesterday at 10:30am, Home about an hour ago and 690 ish miles later. Knackered.

As if the drive was not hard enough there was a challenge to get to Sheigra for the sunset and then drive over to John O Groats for the sun rise. There is plenty of time to do this but after a full days driving it certaily tests the concentration levels.

Fantastic Scenery & Roads, anyone up for a Scotland trip in 2016?