#ZedShed Project Bluebird (Philip Baxters 3.0 Zed)

[ZTec]

Brings back memories. Phil's going to be made up.

 

[PHILIP BAXTER]

Thank you guys for tonights update. Your work looks fantastic, as usual.
I am getting very excited now, and it's nothing to do with christmas.

 

[Grumps]

Small update tonight. The rear beam is back in its home and fitted. Gary didn't make it tonight because he decided to join the carpark on the A34 So i had the help of @Oldguysrule

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Diff bolt torqued up and main beam bolts torqued up so she can hang on her own. You can see the new rear disks also the drop links and new eibach springs. Most of it is just loosely sat in place ready for thursday.

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This image really shows how stiff the bushe should sit once torqued up.

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We also replaced the Guibo commonly known as the flex disk. The one i removed was the BMW original. Looking slightly tired but still had plenty of life left.

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New shocks next to the old shocks

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Old springs are in good condition and being sent to help another forum member.

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Eibach springs next to the standard sport springs.

Stay tuned for another update on thursday.

Are the springs stock? I ask because when we took my rears off at the weekend everybody looked astonished at the thickness of them, the little sticker looks the same to me on the ones you've removed from Phils car .

 

[Lee]

Are the springs stock? I ask because when we took my rears off at the weekend everybody looked astonished at the thickness of them, the little sticker looks the same to me on the ones you've removed from Phils car .
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Yeah these look stock mate. Just googling that number finds springs

 

[Grumps]

Yeah these look stock mate. Just googling that number finds springs

Hello mate, they're a fair chuck of metal then. We thought they were heavy duty ones. The replacements are quite a bit thinner.

 

[Lee]

Yeah Philips eibachs were the same, Quite alot thinner.

 

[Grumps]

And back on topic lol! Good work guys, I'll see if I can get the Midlands depot to do me a quick rear axle rebuild on a Saturday afternoon visit. Sure it won't take an hour!!! Ooooh @t-tony!

 

[Nodzed]

Next zed in the shed is one fine example of a 3.0! @PHILIP BAXTER has given me strict instructions to do everything and not to leave any stone unturned. So tonight we (myself and Gaz) shall start the assessment, so wheels off and get her in the air we may make a start on loosening everything.

Shopping list: Rear
Shocks (Boge/sachs) In stock
Top mounts In stock
Beam Bushes OEM In stock
Drop Links In stock
Handbrake cables In stock
Powerflex Diff Bushe
Diff fluid (Opie)
Eibach Springs (30mm) Ordered
Roll bar bushes depending on condition Ok

Mid:
Guibo (flex disk) In Stock
Gearbox fluid
Fuel filter In Stock
New stereo/Bluetooth/USB

Front:
Shocks (Boge/Sachs) In Stock
Drop Links In Stock
Eibach springs (30mm) Ordered
Wishbones In Stock
Lollypop bushes (Rear wishbone bushe) In Stock
Roll bar bushes depending on condition Ok

Engine:
NGK plugs In Stock
Oil
Mann Filters (Oil/Air)
Thermostat Returned
Water pump Returned


So plenty to do If anyone wants to come visit its going to be a busy few weeks or even wants to have a play and get dirty.

The heaters will be very much one tonight with the garage door close


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May as well give a respray @Lee and give him a totally brand new car back

 

[PHILIP BAXTER]

Are the springs stock? I ask because when we took my rears off at the weekend everybody looked astonished at the thickness of them, the little sticker looks the same to me on the ones you've removed from Phils car .
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Hi @Grumpy, the guy who fitted them said they were OEM BMW parts, but were now classed as budget parts. Hope that helps mate.
Alternatively ask someone who knows what they are talking about, i.e. Lee.

 

[Lee]

Another big update from tonight. The rear end is finished didn't get much time to take many photos because i was on a roll.

Diff fluid changed
Shocks torqued
Roll bar attached
Brake callipers painted and bleed
Prop shaft torqued
Diff/Beam bolts torqued (checked)
exhaust pipe cleaned up and clamped with replacement rubbers
Rear bumper re aligned best we could. Couple of the clips are missing
Handbrake setup evenly

So this saturday @Nodzed is visiting so we'll be doing his water pump and thermostat and finish bluebird

Front shocks with springs
Top mounts
Wishbones
Lollipop bushe
Brembo discs / Yellow stuff pads
Fuel filter
Drop links
Spark plugs / service

Then the last thing I haven't sorted is a new rear window. Looks like a BMW visit.

Stay tuned

 

[Low Rider]

Another big update from tonight. The rear end is finished didn't much time to take many photos because i was on a roll.

Diff fluid changed
Shocks torqued
Roll bar attached
Brake callipers painted and bleed
Prop shaft torqued
Diff/Beam bolts torqued (checked)
exhaust pipe cleaned up and clamped with replacement rubbers
Rear bumper re aligned best we could. Couple of the clips are missing
Handbrake setup evenly

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So this saturday @Nodzed is visiting so we'll be doing his water pump and thermostat and finish bluebird

Front shocks with springs
Top mounts
Wishbones
Lollipop bushe
Brembo discs / Yellow stuff pads
Fuel filter
Drop links
Spark plugs / service

Then the last thing I haven't sorted is a new rear window. Looks like a BMW visit.

Stay tuned

Excellent work. I do enjoy reading through and taking in the progress of each project

 

[t-tony]

Those exhaust joining sleeves are excellent bits of kit and a good idea to use them Lee. However, stick with GSF ones, don't go cheap on them.

Tony.

 

[Lee]

Those exhaust joining sleeves are excellent bits of kit and a good idea to use them Lee. However, stick with GSF ones, don't go cheap on them.

Tony.

Are the GSF ones better? They do seem really stirdy. only £4 each.

 

[t-tony]

The ones you've used look like GSF ones Lee, 10mm bolts ?, the cheaper ened ones only have 8mm bolts and often strip the thread before really tightening the clamp. Having said that we do use windy guns for speed's sake.

Tony.

 

[PHILIP BAXTER]

What can I say Lee, it looks awesome. I can't wait for the call to come and get her. I can't stop smiling.

 

[Low Rider]

What can I say Lee, it looks awesome. I can't wait for the call to come and get her. I can't stop smiling.

I sure know that feeling Philip. When I collected my 2.2 back in February

 

[Brian H]

Top work boys

 

[Nodzed]

If I'd known you were THAT good @Lee I'd have bought my Spax and Bilsteins with me

That's an impressive list of improvements mate.

 

[Grumps]

This is going to be one well sorted car. Excellent work

 

[Antm72]

Great work cars looking very sorted should be a dream to drive when complete