Photo shop?

[Rha]

Yes Tony, change the centres to what ever makes you happy cos you can allways change them again if you go off them. For what it's worth I kinda like the black too. Your car your choice, no judgement from this sector..

 

[Rha]

Reminds me of the old revolutions on mk2 escorts:
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Love your mk2 pic Zedonist,makes me wanta cry, should never have let my mk1 RS go, just to stay on topic my Z makes up for it. (Just).

 

[zedonist]

Kindred spirits Rha, the Z is the new Mk2

 

[t-tony]

To be honest Roy I think the black is best too and as Zedonist pointed out it's a sort of retro look, which I'm after. I often in the past painted my wheels black and silver rims because it was a cheaper way to smarten them up. Plus, back in the day F1 cars had them painted this way and it stuck with me.

 

[EnthuZiaZT]

I think the black centres look good too, Tony

M & S

 

[Rha]

To be honest Roy I think the black is best too and as Zedonist pointed out it's a sort of retro look, which I'm after. I often in the past painted my wheels black and silver rims because it was a cheaper way to smarten them up. Plus, back in the day F1 cars had them painted this way and it stuck with me.

I keep looking at that pic Tony (and like my spoiler) the more I look at it the more I like it, can't wait to have a proper look at your Z. Wired the rear camera up as far as the rollover hoop on passenger side, gotta remove h/t to finish in the next few days. Perpex deflector arrived yesterday( second one,ordered wrong one first) put pics up when finished.

 

[t-tony]

I've just set that as my desktop background Roy, so I will see how the idea festers. TBH I think the seed has been sown. Many thanks to Nero, even though it's not your cup of tea.

Tony.

 

[Ashbandicoot]

@t-tony Saw these and thought of you..

€139 http://www.spiegel-z3.de/chromsockel.html

Ash

 

[Rha]

@t-tony Saw these and thought of you..

€139 http://www.spiegel-z3.de/chromsockel.html

Ash

Well Ash, this is spooky cos today while looking at my Z I noticed the driver side mirror mount bubbleing on the top, said to Myselfe might have to remove it and respray it. This is right up my street but €139 might be a bit too much at the moment when I'm looking at wheels,tyres, struts,springs to go with my latest MOD,a CDV.

 

[t-tony]

I like the idea of a chrome mirror base Ash. To be fair it is only the o/s one, like Roy's, which is showing corrosion. It may have to added to the "to do" list as my new soft top fund is yo-yo ing a lot at the moment. But htank you for showing me these.

Tony.

 

[miller1098]

Is it difficult to remove the original bases as I had some nuts and bolts chromed for £20

 

[t-tony]

Is it difficult to remove the original bases as I had some nuts and bolts chromed for £20

I honestly don't know Hugh, I had the similar thing happen to my old Eunos a few years ago and I stripped and repaired them much the same and when I bought a pair of chrome mirrors for it I soon had to do the same thing. I even made a special swan necked 8mm spanner to adjust the tension on the spring of the pivot point. I'm just thinking a chrome base might be nicer than a whole chrome mirror. I think if I strip the mirrors I will end up replacing the pivot assembly before rebuilding them to refit, just due to their age and condition.

Tony.

 

[miller1098]

If you go for these bases it looks like you will have to strip them down anyway. It might be an option,if there not past there sell by date

 

[GazHyde]

Is it difficult to remove the original bases as I had some nuts and bolts chromed for £20

https://zroadster.org/articles/bmw-z3-mirror-base-refurbishment.66/

 

[Ashbandicoot]

Is it difficult to remove the original bases as I had some nuts and bolts chromed for £20

The base is secured to the mirror arm by a starlock washer, you can remove by using a dremmel and cutting through from each side. then replace the washer once you have swapped the base

I hope you enjoy my illustrative skills


cheers

Ash

 

[GazHyde]

Was just browsing eBay, and I'm not suggesting these are for you Tony. Thought you might like to see a set which have been finished in two tone - Tone

 

[zedonist]

Tony buy them now there gorgeous!

 

[t-tony]

Was just browsing eBay, and I'm not suggesting these are for you Tony. Thought you might like to see a set which have been finished in two tone - Tone

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Cheers for that Gaz, they do look very nice, and I think mine done in black and silver will be very nice. Are they for sale on eBay?

Tony.

 

[GazHyde]

Are they for sale on eBay?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-B...dy-lips-staggered-7-5J-and-8-5J-/181682800240

 

[Dino D]

Was just browsing eBay, and I'm not suggesting these are for you Tony. Thought you might like to see a set which have been finished in two tone - Tone

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These will match the under bonnet treatment of the 'hairdresser' drift car well...@Tommy Bates
Will look good on @Lee 's car too with the pearl wrap and red halos!