Hoogys 2.8

[Davyhoogy]

Well it's been a long time since I updated this thread!
I finished the list of work I had lined up in here...
https://zroadster.org/threads/rear-end-maintenance-other-bits.22628/

New parts;
-anti roll bar bushes
-arb drop links
-wishbone bushes
-main beam bushes Poly
-trailing arm bushes Poly
-diff bush Poly
-new diff mount welded
-diff oil change
-solid kunifer brake pipes all round
-flexi braided hoses
-new hand brake shoes/cables
-front strut brace
-rust removal inner sills
-new BMW sill covers
-recondition fuel tank straps
-spare wheel delete
-new heat shields
-reconditioned exhaust
-structural welding
-painted alot of components
-wiring repairs


Booking the ACS wheels in for refurb and powder coating this week.
Nice and shiney when done!
Then paint in a few weeks for some panels.

Some led reverse lights fitted.
Metal pressed number plates too along with a genuine immitation ACS badge

 

[t-tony]

Looking very nice Davy, well done that man.

Tony.

 

[Jjim]

Lot of work done there. Well done

Looking good.

 

[g8jka]

Looking great, have you got a link to the reverse LED's you fitted?

 

[Davyhoogy]

Looking great, have you got a link to the reverse LED's you fitted?

I sure do chap

 

[demig]

Those reverse bulbs look good in the flesh a distinct improvement.

Ordered myself some.

 

[Davyhoogy]

Those reverse bulbs look good in the flesh a distinct improvement.

Ordered myself some.

I'm wondering if the Amber will be any good for indicators

 

[Sean d]

Those reverse bulbs look good in the flesh a distinct improvement.

Ordered myself some.

You need the modded relay for them to flash properly, apparently

 

[Davyhoogy]

You need the modded relay for them to flash properly, apparently

I was thinking because they are error free. The reverse ones don't throw any bulb faults in Mrs' 3series.

 

[t-tony]

I'm wondering if the Amber will be any good for indicators

I'll let you know soon enough Davy, I've ordered a pair mate.

Tony.

 

[demig]

I have a modded indicator relay fortunately and I have ordered the Amber as well to see how well they work.

 

[t-tony]

I have LED in the rear indicators with additional resistors fitted. We'll see.

Tony.

 

[Davyhoogy]

Might just order them anyway. Think the relays are sold out

 

[2DunnsZ3]

you guys make me want to go buy stuff for my Z

 

[Ianmc]

you guys make me want to go buy stuff for my Z

A common affliction i'm afraid.

 

[Dino D]

you guys make me want to go buy stuff for my Z

Oh yes...It’s largely because of this group I’ve ended with ‘triggers broom’
And very happy for that too!

 

[Davyhoogy]

So those led bulbs work fine. I now have all round indicators, brake, reverse with no faults at all and no extra resistors or relays.
Just plug n play. Here is the difference between the indicators and I used a burst shot to catch the light up speeds....

 

[Davyhoogy]

CORRECTION: No it doesn't
Only works as normal with hazards. Indicators are fast.

 

[5harp3y]

CORRECTION: No it doesn't
Only works as normal with hazards. Indicators are fast.

I have one left

 

[5harp3y]

i'd be surprised if those LEDs are bright enough in daylight

you need these ones

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/371742083651