Jim's Z3 Journey
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Looks that way mate. It's all in the wording though.
Tony.
Tony.
That looks way too familiar, need to go and check mine wasn’t nicked over the weekend!Teaser photos of what I’ve been working on, on the Silver Zed
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Get a good amp on that. I had a cheap amp and it was ok. Put an Alpine mono amp on it and it’s brilliant. Plenty of quality bass.
Do you have a link to the grill cover, I’ve been meaning to get one for a few years now! Still uncovered...
Well over the last few weeks - as it’s been rubbish weather, I’ve been giving the interior a refresh on the Silver Zed.
I’ve wired in the E46 M3 rear view mirror.
Installed a red extended leather interior.
Installed a Z3M centre console
Installed complete new audio system:
Built a custom sub box, using @Susan templates, with some modifications. Covered in acoustic carpet and cut front port. The top is covered in thin insulation padding and thick leather.
More photos to follow when I have some daylight.
Still to do:
I’ve wired in the E46 M3 rear view mirror.
Installed a red extended leather interior.
Installed a Z3M centre console
Installed complete new audio system:
- New speaker cables (2x4mm) to all speakers
- Front speakers - Hertz 130.3 Deci Components
- Rear speakers - Hertz 130 Deci 2 way
- Rear speaker grills - 5.25”
- Sub - JL Audio 6W3v3-4
- Sub Grill - JL Audio SGRU-6 6" (@Dino D - https://www.amazon.co.uk/JL-Audio-SGRU-6-Steel-Insert/dp/B002HAJXZY)
- Amp - JL Audio XD700/5v2
- Sub Bass Control - JL Audio HD-RLC
Built a custom sub box, using @Susan templates, with some modifications. Covered in acoustic carpet and cut front port. The top is covered in thin insulation padding and thick leather.
More photos to follow when I have some daylight.
Still to do:
- Refit the wing / door mirrors, as bases being replaced with X8R ones.
- Install Z3 OEM sub mesh cover to cover lower cubby hole compartment that now has the sub box port behind it
- Install Amp bass control dial on switch blank
Great work.
Is there not the possibility to recess the sub which I think would make it look even better
Is there not the possibility to recess the sub which I think would make it look even better
Just taken some more photos, this one is through the port hole showing the gap between the sub and bottom is about 1mm
Nicely done the grill makes it look more factory.
@Jjim. Could you make me a lid where you've put your sub? Mines damaged and I can't find a replacement? Happily cover any costs mate.
Sure I could do something. Need to have a look. I’m home most of Saturday afternoon watching rugby if you want to pop around?@Jjim. Could you make me a lid where you've put your sub? Mines damaged and I can't find a replacement? Happily cover any costs mate.
Cool. It wont be this weekend mate but I'll definitely pop over. I'll text you first to make sure your about. Thanks mate.
I hope they are as good in the flesh as in the photos. How much do they charge a corner?
That’s a fantastic price nice result, did the do the whole wheel or just the faces?
Its powder coating, so the whole wheel
Finish looks good, but I was in a rush and didn't have time to inspect them thoroughly. Once I get the caps sprayed I'll post some more pictures.
Some close ups of the wheels.
They appear good and I’m happy with them. Just got to get the centre caps sprayed now.
Originally the wheels had the AC Schnitzer logo painted on 1 spoke on each wheel. This seemed hard to replicate, so I managed to get hold of some white vinyl decals. Think I might use some clear lacquer to seal them on.
They appear good and I’m happy with them. Just got to get the centre caps sprayed now.
Originally the wheels had the AC Schnitzer logo painted on 1 spoke on each wheel. This seemed hard to replicate, so I managed to get hold of some white vinyl decals. Think I might use some clear lacquer to seal them on.