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Ben G
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1st Feb 14 at 20:06   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Just ordered some parts with ///M tax on. 60 quid total for a plastic brake duct, bracket, 1 bolt and 1 nut

Need to fix the damaged wheel arch but trying not to spend the 80 quid they want for a new bit of plastic.

also need to order a new HID kit as one of the bulbs has failed

put new led's in my number plate lights. The old one had burnt out for some reason. Thinking about putting normal W5W bulbs back in though. The led ones look a bit chavvy now.

[Edited on 01-02-2014 by Ben G]
BeetleGav
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Ouch that's not cheap. They like charging loads for shitty plastic bits!
I'm thinking about buying the full fitted rear number plate led units. Proper bright.
Got an assessment at bmw on Thursday. Hopefully get my foot in the door. Then discounts! Haha
Ben G
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1st Feb 14 at 21:10   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Yeah those led units look alright, much more factory looking than just bulbs.

Get me discount on a m135i plz.
BeetleGav
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1st Feb 14 at 21:13   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
You in love with them too

Yeah they spread the light really well, all over the floor too.

Suspension springs should be here next Friday
Jambo
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If you need hid kit ask MJ on here, the kit he sold me was too drawer. Ballasts are great
Ben G
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Ah yeah, forgot he does them, cheers Jambo. Going to go for either 4300k or 5000k this time. Not keen on the blueish tint the 6000k gives.

Stole my dads jet wash today, then jacked the car up and cleaned the underside/suspension/wheelarches after a winter of driving through what can only be described as dirt tracks.

Cleans up well for an 11 year old motor.



Oil service next Saturday. Then it'll hopefully be maintenance free for a good while.

[Edited on 02-02-2014 by Ben G]
BeetleGav
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Your reg needs mounting lower
Ben G
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I have been thinking that Gav. May give it a go tomorrow.

Managed to fix a piece of plastic that was damaged in the disintegration of the brake duct. Happy as the small piece was going to cost £96 to replace absolutely ridiculous.
BeetleGav
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Looks like someone does when they stick a finger under there nose to pretend to be hitler haha. Sit it on the lower limit of the mouth.

Glad you sorted it, them prices just ain't worth it!
Had my roof down today, proper missed that part!
Ben G
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3rd Feb 14 at 17:15   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Here you go Gav, still not convinced Much prefer it without a plate at all. I have loads of the sticky pad tape though so can always re-align it lower/higher.
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3rd Feb 14 at 17:42   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I preferred it before

Lotus Elise 111R

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kennySRi
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Miles better like that. Isnt it meant to be there? My e46 plate only attaches to the bumper on the top half of the plate.

It was the only thing letting your car down IMO.
BeetleGav
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Yeah I prefer mine without too.
Is the bottom of the plate flush with the bottom of the bumper?
BeetleGav
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Ben G
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I think the horizontal 'bar' on mine is narrower than yours Gav.
BeetleGav
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Yeah I just thought the same actually. Stick your plate in the lower grille
BeetleGav
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It looks better where it is now though
whitter45
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must say I prefer the front lights on Gav's. Look more OEM
Think the fogs help also

Great looking cars

Ben G
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Mine are Oem I just have the facelift headlamps.

Just ordered another HID kit. Went for 5000k this time. Hopefully be less chav than the 6000k ones. If not, i'll drop down again to 4300k.
MatthewR
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4th Feb 14 at 16:06   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Looks better abit lower down Ben IMHO

Cleans up well though bud, good looking car
taylorboosh
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Why not lose the plate all together? Never had one on my evo?

Left it off the m3 for ages too
Ben G
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Don't want the potential grief mate. Would be nice to leave it off though.
Ben G
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Gradually fixing the bits i've messed up now

Realised I ruined a rear arch trim when trying to deform them when the wheels rubbed. You can't actually see where I ended up cutting them, but I found another trim for £20 so will get that just so I can put it back to standard spec.

Got my 5000k HID's through, might put them on tomorrow.

Just waiting for the front arch trim now.

After that, I need to spend another small fortune on a Z4M cover that goes under the engine. Realoem.com suggests its $152

When I bought the car, the guy had bodged a standard Z4 one onto the car, which I didn't notice. All part of the joys of 2nd hand car ownership I guess!

Pics/interesting stuff tomorrow.
BeetleGav
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Cool. I've developed a fault on mine. Really hoping it's just the abs sensor! Don't want expense!
Ben G
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5th Feb 14 at 23:27   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Just saw your thread. Probably nothing major at all, just the sensor.

I do feel your pain though. Had the same worry when mine leaked coolant from expansion tank and thermostat and the starter motor problem. Fortunately no massive repair bill.

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