Restoration advice please

[Phillipglambert86]

Hi there

Since being 9 years old seeing Bond in Golden eye I’ve wanted the car he drove. 23 years years later and I’ve got my self a project, picked up a P Reg Z3 Roadster in the same ice blue. It’s got 78000 miles on the clock and runs well. However she needs a bit of attention. I would like to keep the exterior as original as possible, whilst inside making room for a few modern day perks (Sat nav etc).

Not sure where to start, I’m thinking interior needs some love and attention so would like to begin with door panels and seating as the cream leather is looking well worn.

Any help and advice along the way would be great

Phill

 

[Jack Ratt]

Hello and welcome to the forum. If you browse through the old threads you'll find loads of inspiration

 

[DavidM]

Welcome from Ireland!

 

[Slam]

Hi and welcome from London, I also have an Atlanta blue Zed.

 

[roadvoyager1]

Welcome to the forum. The Z3 is fairly easy to work on and there is plenty of information on the forum to guide you on most common projects. Apart from the cosmetic refurbishment you mention, replacing tired suspension; shock absorbers and bushes would be worthwhile if they haven't been done. Check rubber hoses under the bonnet and rubber drive belts for alternator and aircon. Replace any that are showing signs of cracking. Changing engine, gearbos and diff oils, along with brake fluid and coolant could also be on your list as these are often foegoten about.
Most importantly, get out and enjoy driving you car.

 

[PHILIP BAXTER]

Hi, and welcome from me in Cardiff.

 

[Davyhoogy]

Pelicanparts has tutorials on most jobs I've done

 

[Ianmc]

Don't forget that the Z3 in GoldenEye featured stinger missiles hidden behind the headlights, an emergency parachute braking system and a radar scanner in the form of a LCD screen in the dashboard. It is also noted during the briefing scene, that the car contains a passenger ejector seat and a self-destruct system. Would be good "modern day perks"

 

[Sean d]

Its quite remarkable what can be done with the interior using the correct products, for me Furniture clinic are brilliant but others have had good results using other products, if you have a bit of time take a look through my thread
https://zroadster.org/threads/sport-seat-restoration.14159/
A bit of inspiration for you, I'll also be starting a set of M sport seats in the next couple of weeks
Before and after

 

[Bazza]

From me

 

[andyglym]

to the forum from West Cumbria.

 

[hard top]

Welcome on the forum.

 

[Sean d]

Its quite remarkable what can be done with the interior using the correct products, for me Furniture clinic are brilliant but others have had good results using other products, if you have a bit of time take a look through my thread
https://zroadster.org/threads/sport-seat-restoration.14159/
A bit of inspiration for you, I'll also be starting a set of M sport seats in the next couple of weeks
Before and after
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Forgot to add that the seat on the right is the before, I had a go at dying it beige and it really went wrong

 

[ZTec]

Are you fitting z stars on it as thats what the Goldeneye car had.

 

[ZTec]

Oh welcome by the way.

 

[ZTec]

Whereabouts are you based.

 

[mwpe]

Hi and from Surrey.

 

[spurs fan in a coupe]

Hi there

Since being 9 years old seeing Bond in Golden eye I’ve wanted the car he drove. 23 years years later and I’ve got my self a project, picked up a P Reg Z3 Roadster in the same ice blue. It’s got 78000 miles on the clock and runs well. However she needs a bit of attention. I would like to keep the exterior as original as possible, whilst inside making room for a few modern day perks (Sat nav etc).

Not sure where to start, I’m thinking interior needs some love and attention so would like to begin with door panels and seating as the cream leather is looking well worn.

Any help and advice along the way would be great

Phill

Welcome to the forum, I break a few z3s, popular subtle upgrades are
Wheels
Clear (rather than sections with Amber glass) headlights, rear lights and indicators
Adding bmw roll hoops

I have a beige tornneau cover if you’re interested? It covers the roof when folded down

I’m in Woking Surrey
Pm me if you want more details

 

[Althulas]

Hi and welcome from Oxfordshire.

 

[Shieldz]

Hi from North Somerset.