ooooh wheels....
Thought it was time i did a Progress Thread
- Thread starter billz
- Start date
- Joined
- Dec 4, 2011
- Points
- 226
- Location
- Langley Mill
- Model of Z
- Z4 3.0si Individual Ruby Black Last one produced in this colour combo
Yes i like wheelsooooh wheels....
I quite like the look of these and think they will be a good contrast with the black colour of the Zed
Those wheels will look very smart, will they be staggered?
- Joined
- Dec 4, 2011
- Points
- 226
- Location
- Langley Mill
- Model of Z
- Z4 3.0si Individual Ruby Black Last one produced in this colour combo
I have emailed a couple of companies to see if I can get them in a staggered option
Lovely work on your car. I've always wondered how best to clean the engine compartment. Can you please give brief details if what you did. Also what's best on the outside for getting rid of small washing scratches on paint work. Thanks
- Joined
- Dec 4, 2011
- Points
- 226
- Location
- Langley Mill
- Model of Z
- Z4 3.0si Individual Ruby Black Last one produced in this colour combo
I use AG Vinyl Care on the Engine. Just spray it all over trying to miss any open Electrics then wipe off and then buff.
To remove the scratches and or swirls you will need to use either a rotary or DA Polisher with a good cutting compound and final finishing polish. You will also need the right pads for the polisher. 1 for cutting and one for polishing
That's great thanks for the info. I have the polisher thanks to exciting presents I put on my Christmas list from the kids. They have there uses, finally. Far more use than a pair of socks or a shirt.
- Joined
- Dec 4, 2011
- Points
- 226
- Location
- Langley Mill
- Model of Z
- Z4 3.0si Individual Ruby Black Last one produced in this colour combo
Have been making enquiries for the last 2 days to try and get the wheels i like in Staggered fitment but looks like i can only get them in 19". So it may be back to the drawing board as not sure i want 19"
- Joined
- Dec 4, 2011
- Points
- 226
- Location
- Langley Mill
- Model of Z
- Z4 3.0si Individual Ruby Black Last one produced in this colour combo
A week down the line and still looking at what wheels to get. I have decided to stay away from 19s but still want a staggered set up. I would like something in a slight different style as to what i already have as i am planning on getting these refurbished possibly in Shadow Chrome, that way i can have a Winter and Summer set of wheels.
2 New sets have caught my eye.
Dotz Mugello
These are 18 x 8 and 18 x 9 et 35.
The other set are BK Racing
Again 18 x 8 and 18 x 9 et 35 to 40 so should allow me a different dish size on the rear.
Come on guys help me out with some options as you may spot something from a site i have missed.
2 New sets have caught my eye.
Dotz Mugello
These are 18 x 8 and 18 x 9 et 35.
The other set are BK Racing
Again 18 x 8 and 18 x 9 et 35 to 40 so should allow me a different dish size on the rear.
Come on guys help me out with some options as you may spot something from a site i have missed.
https://www.7twenty.co.uk/collections/alloywheels
They do some really concave designs with low offset and - most won't work on the front of a Z3 but a Z4 might pull it off.
I like this one:
They do some really concave designs with low offset and - most won't work on the front of a Z3 but a Z4 might pull it off.
I like this one:
- Joined
- Dec 4, 2011
- Points
- 226
- Location
- Langley Mill
- Model of Z
- Z4 3.0si Individual Ruby Black Last one produced in this colour combo
Well I have bitten the bullet and have just ordered a new set of wheels.
Should arrive on Saturday
Should arrive on Saturday
- Joined
- Dec 4, 2011
- Points
- 226
- Location
- Langley Mill
- Model of Z
- Z4 3.0si Individual Ruby Black Last one produced in this colour combo
These are the wheels i have ordered. BK Racing BK861
Front 8x18 ET 35 Tyres 225/40. Rear 9x18 ET 40 Tyres 255/35 all shod in Continental Sport 5 Rubber
Will be a couple of weeks before getting fitted to the Zed as i have to give them a really good seal. For this i will use the Poorboys Wheel Sealer.
Will Post Photos when i take delivery and then once they are on the Zed
Front 8x18 ET 35 Tyres 225/40. Rear 9x18 ET 40 Tyres 255/35 all shod in Continental Sport 5 Rubber
Will be a couple of weeks before getting fitted to the Zed as i have to give them a really good seal. For this i will use the Poorboys Wheel Sealer.
Will Post Photos when i take delivery and then once they are on the Zed
Good choice I do like a wheel with deep dish rim , they will look great.
- Joined
- Dec 4, 2011
- Points
- 226
- Location
- Langley Mill
- Model of Z
- Z4 3.0si Individual Ruby Black Last one produced in this colour combo
Been a bit of a disaster weekend.
Could not get the seats done due to the bloody weather then found the wheels i had bought were out of stock.
So seats re-booked for the 2nd time for the 14th May.
Found another set of wheels and will get them Thursday. Going for something completely different to what i normally have.
A bit of photo shopping
Could not get the seats done due to the bloody weather then found the wheels i had bought were out of stock.
So seats re-booked for the 2nd time for the 14th May.
Found another set of wheels and will get them Thursday. Going for something completely different to what i normally have.
A bit of photo shopping
- Joined
- Dec 4, 2011
- Points
- 226
- Location
- Langley Mill
- Model of Z
- Z4 3.0si Individual Ruby Black Last one produced in this colour combo
New wheels arrived today. Have just given them their first coat of sealant another 2 to 3 coats to do before they go on the Z
- Joined
- Dec 4, 2011
- Points
- 226
- Location
- Langley Mill
- Model of Z
- Z4 3.0si Individual Ruby Black Last one produced in this colour combo
What did you use Tony ?They look really nice Bill. Been doing the sealant thing today too.
Tony.
I have just put on a coat of PoorBoys and then some swissvax Shield. Need to put another coat of Shield on then i can put them on the car
I used this Bill. It was very kindly donated by a member. Seems to be good stuff. I gave the turbines 3 coats before I put those back on in September and they have survived winter very well. The 108s got the same treatment.
Tony.