BeetleGav
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Registered: 27th Jun 10
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Think after I've had some 2.3 v5 fun ill be getting a z4. There too nice 
Yours has turned it's self into a dog over the last few week it would appear tho 
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
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It has indeed engine wise, it's perfect.
Here is what I need to fix:
- Re-attach n/s wing mirror
- Re-align o/s window
- Re-seal o/s headlamp
- Weld backbox hanger back on
- Replace auxillary belt
- Get snapped bolt out of n/s rear hub
- o/s front link bar (think it's call that) has come loose.
- drivers door lock broken, got a lock cover to go on that.
Apart from those problems, it's fine
Tbh it's all small jobs, mostly caused by me 
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3CorsaMeal
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May as well take it off the road for 18months and rebuild it all imo.
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BeetleGav
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Registered: 27th Jun 10
Location: lancashire, nelson
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Ahhhh so you have been breaking it!
nothing too major on the list though
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Ben G
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DONE:
- Re-attach n/s wing mirror
- Get windscreen replaced
- drivers door lock broken, lock cover to go on that
- Re-seal o/s headlamp
- replace fog light bulb with a red chrome bulb
- Re-align o/s window
- Fix leaky washer bottle
- Get snapped bolt out of n/s rear hub
- Fit new front ARB link arms
NEED TO DO:
- Weld backbox hanger back on
- Replace auxillary belt
- Find out why heated rear screen doesn't work
- fix locking fuel flap that doesn't lock and buy another fuel cap
- Check soft top drains
- Sort out drivers window
[Edited on 16-01-2013 by Ben G]
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Ben G
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cut apart the headlamp and re-sealed it again today. the amount of water inside was a bit worrying.
i decided to use another plastic cover as the one on it had a tiny crack, that may well have been letting the moisture in.
so far so good. will have to check it again in the morning.
also got my lock cover on which covers up the unsightly metal lock in the door handle. much better
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BeetleGav
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are you using silicone? they aint great for sticking to plastic sometimes
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Ben G
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silicone sealant was what was recommended by some blokes who had already split their own headlights.
the passenger side one has been fine, it's just this drivers said one that's been giving me so much grief.
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
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Butyl is what you need.
Or you could do the Land Rover trick of drilling one hole low down on one corner of the case (rear) and another up high and the air circulation will get rid of any water or condensation.
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Ben G
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Sounds a clever idea that. Remember seeing that on wheeler dealers.
Just drove 10 miles in the wet and not a hint of moisture or water, so fingers crossed the problems sorted!
Next task is to sort out the washer bottle leak. Found out friday night that sitting behind lorries doing 60mph on wet dirty roads ends up in seriously dirty windscreens with no washer fluid
Leak is coming from the pump/hose that comes out the side of the washer bottle which feeds the headlight washers.
Quite important to sort it for safety.
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Ben G
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got up early today to get the new windscreen fitted.
the guy removed the trim around the windscreen, the scuttle, wipers and rear view mirror.
then he got the new pattern part screen out and noticed it was curved vertically more than standard.
he said it wouldn't fit well so didn't want to take my one out only to have a shit windscreen fitted, so refused to fit it.
coming back on wednesday with another one from a different supplier.
annoyed as i got up early after being on earlies all week, but also appreciate him telling me and not leaving me with a shit fitting windscreen.
[Edited on 01-12-2012 by Ben G]
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Ben G
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ok so after being gutted about the windscreen, i decided to give the car a quick clean.
you can see the small bit of condensation on the pic of the front end in the drivers side headlamp (at the bottom, middle).
also, got some quick pics of the lock cover
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BeetleGav
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Registered: 27th Jun 10
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steal them wheels off the 3series. would look sweet then!
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Ben G
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agreed. they are mv4's and look stunning. i'm sure john would notice his wheels on mine though 
he's a legend btw. divorced and old and decided to treat himself to the 3 series. gets the roof down on nice days too.
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BeetleGav
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living the dream. cool guy! ask him to swap 
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MatthewR
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Red calipers aside i think it looks really good!! front end looks Decent!!!!
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Ben G
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Cheers man. I will be painting the calipers over christmas. I like them red but against the black wheels they look a bit chavvy.
This icy weather makes driving enthusiastically hard work but insanely fun and addictive
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pow
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I still can't help but think the body coloured bit under the front plate would look awesome in black
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M2RTY
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do all of you have 3 bins each? Only noticed as we dont have wheelie bins at all here, but they are coming, and fuck me they look a mess on peoples front and we dont want them...
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Ben G
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same pow. i keep meaning to buy some gloss black vinyl to do the a pillar's and horizontal bar in the bumper but keep forgetting.
m2rty, yes we all have 3 bins each  they are an eyesore but better than bin bags on the street. i store mine in the garage to give more space on the driveway and also because they look awful
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djgritt
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Registered: 1st Nov 07
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quote:
Originally posted by pow
I still can't help but think the body coloured bit under the front plate would look awesome in black
I see what bit you mean - think the same, a good Satin Black could work...
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Tomnova16
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quote:
Originally posted by djgritt
quote:
Originally posted by pow
I still can't help but think the body coloured bit under the front plate would look awesome in black
I see what bit you mean - think the same, a good Satin Black could work...
yep and a smaller plate
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Ben G
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exactly what i thought, although unsure where to get a smaller front plate from.
need to find a Z4M bonnet.
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Seany
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That is lovely, just copy that and enjoy it.
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BeetleGav
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Wow. You should have got a silver one! That's fantastic
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