Zedshed (Midlands)

[Jjim]

Had a great day at the Midlands ZedShed

Firstly a huge thanks to @t-tony for allowing all us reprobates to use his drive, garage, tools and house. Top bloke

Was great weather and good to meet new and current friends - @Rha @Bringit96 @Paul Rice @Mint @Mrs Mint @Grumps @Springers @ktnez99

Thanks everyone for the help with my suspension and oils.
We will say nothing... NOTTTHIINNNGGG (Best Allo Allo impression) of the front shocks issue.

Couple photos from me


The suspension levels to start with





Someone’s had me wheels... nothing safe



New Monroe shocks and Eibach springs in




Lunch time cobs/rolls/baps or whatever you want to call them



How many Zeds can fit on a drive


@Grumps elusive boot lock problem


Back home a sitting nice already, just the tracking to sort out tomorrow




Again, a huge thanks to everyone who helped out today

 

[Grumps]

Had a great day at the Midlands ZedShed

Firstly a huge thanks to @t-tony for allowing all us reprobates to use his drive, garage, tools and house. Top bloke

Was great weather and good to meet new and current friends - @Rha @Bringit96 @Paul Rice @Mint @Mrs Mint @Grumps @Springers @ktnez99

Thanks everyone for the help with my suspension and oils.
We will say nothing... NOTTTHIINNNGGG (Best Allo Allo impression) of the front shocks issue.

Couple photos from me


The suspension levels to start with
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Someone’s had me wheels... nothing safe
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New Monroe shocks and Eibach springs in
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Lunch time cobs/rolls/baps or whatever you want to call them
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How many Zeds can fit on a drive
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@Grumps elusive boot lock problem
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Back home a sitting nice already, just the tracking to sort out tomorrow
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Again, a huge thanks to everyone who helped out today

Good post mate.

 

[Paul Rice]

Really good day today, thanks everyone especially Tony and Shirl our wonderful hosts.

Our mentor watching over his apprentices

Almost a full house, possibly room for a few more!

Z4 at home waiting for its mates to arrive

Final picture for you Zedders with young children. Put it on the mantelpiece it will keep them away from the fire
Good to see you looking so well Dave.

 

[mwpe]

Looks like a productive day all round, well done Zedshed Midlands.

 

[Sean d]

Really good day today, thanks everyone especially Tony and Shirl our wonderful hosts.
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Our mentor watching over his apprentices
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Almost a full house, possibly room for a few more!
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Z4 at home waiting for its mates to arrive
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Final picture for you Zedders with young children. Put it on the mantelpiece it will keep them away from the fire
Good to see you looking so well Dave.

Wish I could have been there but work got in the way, I thought the last pic was Gary Glitter for a minute

 

[Grumps]

Wish I could have been there but work got in the way, I thought the last pic was Gary Glitter for a minute

Steady

 

[Eddie Zedder]

Great work Zed Shedders, Looks like you have had a good productive day.

I see Tony didn't have time to clean the drive though .

 

[Bringit96]

Great day in Zedshed Midlands today!


All started with a spirited drive with this beast of a car behind me!

This is the profession way to do it... promise


Most important part of the day, BUTTIES!


A very rare picture of @Grumps doing manual labour


Changed my front brake pads and discs so I don't have any more vibrations every time I brake

As usual brilliant day with everyone, thanks for all the help and questionable education

 

[hard top]

A very rare picture of @Grumps doing manual labour

Tony always gives him a bit of metal out of the scrap bin to play with, ah, bless ....

 

[t-tony]

Well, it was a fairly busy day today. Jjim arrived and we made a start on his suspension swap. Jim had made a head start having built up his front struts ready to bolt on (Top man). Next job was an oil and filter change on Paul's Z4 alongside Jim's Z3. After we got Jim's car done we got Dave's Z3 in for new front suspension arms, drop links and "P" bushes. Alongside, Alejandro brought his car in to change front discs and pads. This while we waited for Dawn to come over at 3.40 to get her Diff. oil changed and we were going to change the Diff. Eye bush but when we lowered the Diff. we found the old rubber one in good condition so we left it be. Me and Dave road tested Dawns car and the difference in the car after having the N/S rear wheel bearing changed you would not believe, it's like a different car. You can actually have a conversation at 80 mph in a normal voice. Just as quiet as a Z3 should be. The old wheel bearing is absolutely fooked. Here are a few pictures much the same as the others. Roy borrowed my Makita and headlight polish to brighten up his Z4 headlights.
@ Grumps's new drain tray.

Jim lying down on the job.

And Steve watching.

Grumps having a crafty kip.

Many hands etc.

Special tools selection.

Dawn's old rear wheel bearing.
Showing the hideously pitted bearing race surface which created the howling noise.

And how smooth that surface should be all round the circumference of the bearing.

And finally me and Shirl.just got in at 9.45 after going over to the White Swan where Dave and Pauline treated us to tea in appreciation of helping with their car repairs, thank you both that was very kind of you.

Tony and Shirl.

ps. Thanks to all for making another great day at Zedshed (Midlands) here's to many more.

 

[stephano033]

have to drag misty from under her covers and come visit this infamous midlands Z shed

 

[Grumps]

That was lovely of the mint's Tony. If I'd have known I'd have hung about

 

[Jack Ratt]

Wish I was 300 miles closer, I'd have popped in

 

[Grumps]

I can't bloody move this morning after rolling around under Dave's car yesterday lol. My neck and back are killing me. I'm soooooooo old

 

[Mint]

Sorry late on here but didn't get back home till 23:30 last night pretty much shattered after a superb day at the shed. Great to see old and new friends and to get loads of work done on so many Zeds. For once my car was in having new lower suspension arms, drop links and lolipop bushes.

And finally me and Shirl.just got in at 9.45 after going over to the White Swan where Dave and Pauline treated us to tea in appreciation of helping with their car repairs, thank you both that was very kind of you...

Welcome Tony, it was a great day and evening. We all come over and use your garage, tools, gloves, and expertise, not forgetting the teas and coffees so it was our way of saying 'Thankyou'

No photos from me, but Mrs Mint has some in her phone. We'll get them on later.

So once again Thanks Tony for hosting yet another great day and Shirl for being great company for Pauline.

Roll on the next meeting

 

[Mint]

Hi @t-tony and @Mint - I've sent a PM.

Nothing received here, you Tony?

 

[ktnez99]

Nothing received here, you Tony?

@Mint ops! I sent a PM to @t-tony yesterday and forgot to copy you in...it was about me coming along yesterday, that's all.

 

[ktnez99]

Great day in Zedshed Midlands today!

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All started with a spirited drive with this beast of a car behind me!

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This is the profession way to do it... promise

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Most important part of the day, BUTTIES!

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A very rare picture of @Grumps doing manual labour

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Changed my front brake pads and discs so I don't have any more vibrations every time I brake

As usual brilliant day with everyone, thanks for all the help and questionable education

That's a hungry crew there! Where was mine?!?

 

[ktnez99]

I can't bloody move this morning after rolling around under Dave's car yesterday lol. My neck and back are killing me. I'm soooooooo old

Ah...you poor thing! Yoga may help...gentle yoga not hot yoga...youtube will help.

 

[ktnez99]

Well, it was a fairly busy day today. Jjim arrived and we made a start on his suspension swap. Jim had made a head start having built up his front struts ready to bolt on (Top man). Next job was an oil and filter change on Paul's Z4 alongside Jim's Z3. After we got Jim's car done we got Dave's Z3 in for new front suspension arms, drop links and "P" bushes. Alongside, Alejandro brought his car in to change front discs and pads. This while we waited for Dawn to come over at 3.40 to get her Diff. oil changed and we were going to change the Diff. Eye bush but when we lowered the Diff. we found the old rubber one in good condition so we left it be. Me and Dave road tested Dawns car and the difference in the car after having the N/S rear wheel bearing changed you would not believe, it's like a different car. You can actually have a conversation at 80 mph in a normal voice. Just as quiet as a Z3 should be. The old wheel bearing is absolutely fooked. Here are a few pictures much the same as the others. Roy borrowed my Makita and headlight polish to brighten up his Z4 headlights.
@ Grumps's new drain tray.
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Jim lying down on the job.
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And Steve watching.
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Grumps having a crafty kip.
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Many hands etc.
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Special tools selection.
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Dawn's old rear wheel bearing.
Showing the hideously pitted bearing race surface which created the howling noise.
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And how smooth that surface should be all round the circumference of the bearing.
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And finally me and Shirl.just got in at 9.45 after going over to the White Swan where Dave and Pauline treated us to tea in appreciation of helping with their car repairs, thank you both that was very kind of you.

Tony and Shirl.

ps. Thanks to all for making another great day at Zedshed (Midlands) here's to many more.

That was lovely of @Mint and MrsMint. and lovely to meet her.