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Tony.
Tony.
Inkey$ Steel Grey 2.8
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Still waiting for delivery on my Bilstein's thanks to Demon Tweeks 8-10 week delivery service (!). So today I thought I'd tackle the window rubber leaks.
Cut some rubber to shape. Impact glue to the ends. Black silicone to seal edges and fill those top channel holes. Still needs something to sort the small gap in the centre side joins I think though.
Plus I also cleaned up and attached the unloved and paint splattered tonneau cover that came with the car. Came up lovely.
Cut some rubber to shape. Impact glue to the ends. Black silicone to seal edges and fill those top channel holes. Still needs something to sort the small gap in the centre side joins I think though.
Plus I also cleaned up and attached the unloved and paint splattered tonneau cover that came with the car. Came up lovely.
Good job on the tonneau 
Tony.
Tony.
Very generous of you, but unfortunately I'm miles away in London.
Bilsteins arrived 
Today I booked the car into my local specialist for the following work to be done in the next few weeks.
- Bilstein B4 and Eibach Pro springs.
- Front and rear top mounts.
- Braided brake and clutch hoses.
- Powerflex front and rear polybushes.
- Replace both seat bushes.
Decided to see how she sits on the new setup before selecting wheel spacers and painting/renovating the calipers. Really looking forward to the improved stance and hopefully some improved handling.
Picture taken just before a very nice drive out in the Kent and Surrey countryside. Luckily it did get sunnier
- Bilstein B4 and Eibach Pro springs.
- Front and rear top mounts.
- Braided brake and clutch hoses.
- Powerflex front and rear polybushes.
- Replace both seat bushes.
Decided to see how she sits on the new setup before selecting wheel spacers and painting/renovating the calipers. Really looking forward to the improved stance and hopefully some improved handling.
Picture taken just before a very nice drive out in the Kent and Surrey countryside. Luckily it did get sunnier
You can't beat a bit of brands hatch
Haven't got around to doing any of the suspension, induction kit or bushes work. Picking up a 1987 325i cab next week, so room needed to be made and Steel Grey Sally had to be stored away. Few pictures pre-SORN looking clean and lovely.
Haven’t updated this thread for a while. A lot has happened since. Bought, drove and sold an E30 325i before bringing the Zed out of storage last September. Now have a matching Steel Grey hardtop so she’s year-round ready.
Want to get the suspension lowered a little when the lockdown ends. Plus sort those seat bushes out. And after some good advice on the forum, today I received my 20mm rear spacers.
Want to get the suspension lowered a little when the lockdown ends. Plus sort those seat bushes out. And after some good advice on the forum, today I received my 20mm rear spacers.
Thanks @Scoobliz. What shocks are you planning on using with the new springs?
Currently keeping the same shock that are on the car for the moment. I was debating getting some bilstein b4 fit to refresh things fully but its yet more expense to this years already, sizable bill. They look in decent knick but always nice to overhaul things. Need some restriction loosening before any work can happen right enough. Lots of bits ready to go on too. The bits for this years touring that didn't happen.
I think the 20mm spacer with the 8.5j et 50 will be just about perfect. Car is going to look excellent with the new bits on. Stance will be perfect.
I hear you. Lockdown is delaying a lot of essential work right now. As you I’m slowly building the parts in prep though. And I’m hoping the et50 rear with 20mm will be spot on! Fronts actually seem fine so going to leave them for the time being.Currently keeping the same shock that are on the car for the moment. I was debating getting some bilstein b4 fit to refresh things fully but its yet more expense to this years already, sizable bill. They look in decent knick but always nice to overhaul things. Need some restriction loosening before any work can happen right enough. Lots of bits ready to go on too. The bits for this years touring that didn't happen.
I think the 20mm spacer with the 8.5j et 50 will be just about perfect. Car is going to look excellent with the new bits on. Stance will be perfect.
Still debating OEM sport springs (15mm) with B4 shocks or the B12 pro kit (B8’s + Eibachs) with the 30mm drop. Keep changing my mind with all this time to spare! Want comfort and I live in London, so the roads are shocking. 30mm might be too much.
Few pictures taken Saturday on a run to get essentials. Definitely need those spacers on the back and a bit of a drop.
That's one very smart looking Zed.
Second time lucky - these B4s turned up today. Just awaiting the Eibach springs
- these B4s turned up today. Just awaiting the Eibach springs
Springs arrived. -30mm Eibach’s to go on Bilstein B4 shocks with a 20mm track widening at the rear.
Ordering 10mm spring pads and then I’m ready for the transformation.
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Ordering 10mm spring pads and then I’m ready for the transformation.
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Got a box of those guys ready. Got the 5mm spring pads right enough. Will be interested in seeing the height and also if it reduces some negative camber a touch. I know 5mm isn't much but It could really help bring the tyre in a few degrees to flatten things out.
Looking forward to seeing the car lower. Exactly what I would do with it. Gonna look great!
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Thanks man. Yeah, the 10mm pads on the rear I figured may just reduce the camber a little but also help the drop so it’s a little closer to OEM 20mm sport springs. The roads around me are brutal so I’m looking for that purposeful not slammed look!
Also changing ARB, control arm and stabilzer bushes to Powerflex, plus new top mounts front and rear. While I’m at it, new braided brake and clutch hoses
Also changing ARB, control arm and stabilzer bushes to Powerflex, plus new top mounts front and rear. While I’m at it, new braided brake and clutch hoses