What did you buy your Z4 this week?

[3002 tii]

Originally Posted by deemo319

I have not been very happy with the exterior of my car which why I haven't posted many pictures of it. That has now changed.

It's not done though. Now it needs a latch drive motor assembly and convertible top lock wiring harness. These just happened to stop working while the new top and headliner were being installed today.

I will say it aesthetically turned out exactly how envisioned it months ago. Next up is custom seats and door cards. And the M steering wheel will most likely receive some attention as well.

How long did it take to swap soft top fabric? I’m dreading the job on mine.

[deemo319]

Originally Posted by 3002 tii

How long did it take to swap soft top fabric? I’m dreading the job on mine.

I had an upholstery shop install it for me. I could have installed it with major help from Don Wright and Boris but would have been over two days.

It was prudent to have the shop install it so then it would it easy. I don't recall the total hours Don mentioned but I think it was around 12 hours.

[wyshyvanuk]

Test Only - Please Ignore

[3002 tii]

Originally Posted by deemo319

I had an upholstery shop install it for me. I could have installed it with major help from Don Wright and Boris but would have been over two days.

It was prudent to have the shop install it so then it would it easy. I don't recall the total hours Don mentioned but I think it was around 12 hours.

Thanks, I am leaning toward finding a suitable used replacement (frame and all). It’s just damn near impossible to find a good condition one in my original fabric color.

[deemo319]

Originally Posted by 3002 tii

Thanks, I am leaning toward finding a suitable used replacement (frame and all). It’s just damn near impossible to find a good condition one in my original fabric color.

You want to contact sportdesignauto in eBay motors. He's located in Mississippi and ships very fast. He usually has a few Z4s that are being parted out.

If he has what you are looking for he will ship it!

[3002 tii]

Porsche calipers that have been collecting dust along with track rubbers for last 2 years finally mounted. I run 18x9 square rear setup for both street (style 32) and track (style 224) but only the track wheels clear without spacer so might be looking for new set of wheels soon.

[bosstones]

A 2nd little buddy.

[3002 tii]

Friend of mine discovered an old set of genuine SSR Type C-RS he had in storage from years ago but his car has been sold since. I asked if he’d consider selling…

Doing a test fit before committing but so far so good. Only need spacers now because the rims came with 265 r-comps but I plan to swap out for 255s which means it should bolt up and clear without spacers.

[TRiCC]

KW Clubsports
Euro S54 headers
Euro S54 sect 1 also have options of DKF sect 1
ArqRay mufflers

[racerbruce]

Originally Posted by ///Mcoupe

This week the Z got new rear tires and RPI mufflers

Wowie!
How is the sound? Rpi have a reputation of being loud, but sound incredible at wide open throttle??

[deemo319]

Originally Posted by TRiCC

KW Clubsports
Euro S54 headers
Euro S54 sect 1 w/option of DKF sect 1
ArqRay mufflers

Aren't ArqRay exhausts very rare?

[T-Bears]

Nothing special for me. Just got my oil pan gasket replaced no more oil leaks. Next project suspension.

[TRiCC]

Originally Posted by deemo319

Aren't ArqRay exhausts very rare?

You guessed it!

[deemo319]

Originally Posted by TRiCC

You guessed it!

Nice 👍🏾

[wdb]

It wasn't exactly a purchase but I finished hand waxing my car today. It's the first time I've waxed an entire car in, well, a very very VERY long time. It was a bit of a PITA because the car has a clear bra and the wax left a nice little white line all around the edge of it. Took a bit of time to get all that out.

[XMetal]

Originally Posted by wdb

It wasn't exactly a purchase but I finished hand waxing my car today. It's the first time I've waxed an entire car in, well, a very very VERY long time. It was a bit of a PITA because the car has a clear bra and the wax left a nice little white line all around the edge of it. Took a bit of time to get all that out.

Good job on a little TLC. The little MC is a breeze compared to an SUV. It takes me almost 6 to 8 hours to hand wax my X5, which is why I no longer hand wax it in a long time. I now just use the 303 SiO2 spray protectant after a wash on all the cars.

[wdb]

Originally Posted by XMetal

Good job on a little TLC. The little MC is a breeze compared to an SUV. It takes me almost 6 to 8 hours to hand wax my X5, which is why I no longer hand wax it in a long time. I now just use the 303 SiO2 spray protectant after a wash on all the cars.

Yes, I need to find an alternative to hand waxing. The clear bra has certainly done its job protecting the front of the car, but it does cause issues with carnuba waxes. Plus it is a few years old and is starting to lift at a few spots. I'd like to have the car properly detailed, then have some easy-ish way to maintain it. The clear bra has certainly done its job protecting the front of the car, but it does cause issues with carnuba waxes. My 996 has a 'ceramic' coating, which is peeling in places and has its own maintenance issues. Not sure I'm in love with either approach to protection.

[XMetal]

Originally Posted by wdb

Yes, I need to find an alternative to hand waxing. The clear bra has certainly done its job protecting the front of the car, but it does cause issues with carnuba waxes. Plus it is a few years old and is starting to lift at a few spots. I'd like to have the car properly detailed, then have some easy-ish way to maintain it. The clear bra has certainly done its job protecting the front of the car, but it does cause issues with carnuba waxes. My 996 has a 'ceramic' coating, which is peeling in places and has its own maintenance issues. Not sure I'm in love with either approach to protection.

My MC don't have anything on it other than annual cleaner carnauba wax until 3 or 4 years ago when I started using the 303 due to having a kid and no time for car care. The only cosmetic issue is a peppered front bumper, which I can and intends to get it resprayed in the future. Surprisingly there's only a very few minor paint chips on the hood that got touched up. So I guessed there aren't anything that won't be without it's own issues? I was considering ceramic coating for a while but ultimately decided that it wasn't worth it. Thanks for the info about the peeling issues that can come with ceramic. For now, I'll just use spray protectant until I have time to wax it.

[3002 tii]

Replaced both front and rear roundels. Surprised to see there weren’t any nuts behind front roundel. It had the same rubber grommets keeping it in place like the rears. Wondering if this was a design change or if the PO swapped em.

[bob'smerlot]

Originally Posted by wdb

It wasn't exactly a purchase but I finished hand waxing my car today. It's the first time I've waxed an entire car in, well, a very very VERY long time. It was a bit of a PITA because the car has a clear bra and the wax left a nice little white line all around the edge of it. Took a bit of time to get all that out.

You need to stop by and help me paste wax my '53 Coupe De Ville. Only do it every couple of years now. A spray ceramic coating does the job now, and only takes an hour or two.......

[AK72]

GPOWER

[Steeler]

Originally Posted by AK72

GPOWER

Oh boy. That is saweet.