#ZedShed Project Sasha - 2007 BMW 3.0si Sport Carbon Black

[GazHyde]

Born on the 2nd of August 2007, purchase by me on 19th of March 2016.

2007 BMW Z3 3.0si Sport
Gearbox : Manual

Exterior : Carbon Black (Carbonschwarz Metallic - 416)
Interior : Black with red leather (Vollleder New England/schwarz/traum - LBT5)

Engine : BMW N52B30
Power : 261bhp
0-60 : 5.5 seconds
Top Speed : 155mph (limited)

Photos from purchase day.

 

[GazHyde]

Thread index

Storm Motorwerks V1 gear knob - https://zroadster.org/threads/project-sasha-2007-bmw-3-0si-sport-carbon-black.11610/#post-184371
Carbon Fibre wrap - https://zroadster.org/threads/project-sasha-2007-bmw-3-0si-sport-carbon-black.11610/#post-186427
Clutch Delay Valve Removal - https://zroadster.org/threads/proje...i-sport-carbon-black.11610/page-2#post-188810
Storm Motorwerks V1 titanium gear knob - https://zroadster.org/threads/proje...i-sport-carbon-black.11610/page-2#post-189448
Eibach Pro Springs - https://zroadster.org/threads/proje...i-sport-carbon-black.11610/page-3#post-192494
BMW Z4 Perspex Wind Deflectors are crap - https://zroadster.org/threads/proje...i-sport-carbon-black.11610/page-3#post-193959
Jacking pad - https://zroadster.org/threads/proje...i-sport-carbon-black.11610/page-3#post-193961
Ashbandicoot Tribute Sticker - https://zroadster.org/threads/proje...i-sport-carbon-black.11610/page-4#post-194760
Cosmo Racing BMW Z4 Strut Brace - https://zroadster.org/threads/proje...i-sport-carbon-black.11610/page-4#post-196116
BMW Z4 OEM Mesh Wind Deflector - https://zroadster.org/threads/proje...i-sport-carbon-black.11610/page-5#post-197742
Paint Correction Detail - https://zroadster.org/threads/look-whats-arrived.12762/
79K Oil & Plugs service - https://zroadster.org/threads/proje...i-sport-carbon-black.11610/page-5#post-216746
MTEC Brake Discs and EBC Yellow Stuff pads 83k - https://zroadster.org/threads/proje...i-sport-carbon-black.11610/page-6#post-230443
Wishbone bushes (lollipops) 83k- https://zroadster.org/threads/proje...i-sport-carbon-black.11610/page-6#post-231187
Satin Black Steering wheel spokes - https://zroadster.org/threads/proje...i-sport-carbon-black.11610/page-6#post-236439
3SDM 0.05 Alloys - https://zroadster.org/threads/proje...i-sport-carbon-black.11610/page-6#post-238680
OSRAM Night Breaker Unlimited H7 Bulb upgrade - https://zroadster.org/threads/proje...i-sport-carbon-black.11610/page-7#post-249487
Home made Induction Kit thread - https://zroadster.org/threads/bmw-z4-3-0si-induction-kit-self-build.15313/
Rolling Road Dyno test thread - https://zroadster.org/threads/bmw-z4-3-0sis-head-to-head-surrey-rolling-road.15720/
Boge (Sachs) shock absorbers all round! - https://zroadster.org/threads/proje...i-sport-carbon-black.11610/page-7#post-260963
Private plate acquired X20 RGX - https://zroadster.org/threads/proje...i-sport-carbon-black.11610/page-7#post-303414
AFE Power Induction kit - https://zroadster.org/threads/proje...i-sport-carbon-black.11610/page-8#post-305830
3M Satin Bitter Yellow vinyl wrap - https://zroadster.org/threads/proje...i-sport-carbon-black.11610/page-8#post-311712
Yellow Black Sport interior fitted - https://zroadster.org/threads/proje...i-sport-carbon-black.11610/page-8#post-311712
Boot Spoiler from Maxton Designs - https://zroadster.org/threads/proje...i-sport-carbon-black.11610/page-9#post-312907

 

[GazHyde]

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[GazHyde]

First modification! As usual BMW fitted a lightweight tall gear knob. I happen to have a Storm Motorwerks v1 gear knob which I took of my Z3. It's engraved with 5 gears, and the Z4 has six but I'm sure I'll remember. I will eventually buy the titanium version which I think will match the interior slightly better. But for now the need for smoother gear changes needs quenching, and as expected does exactly what it says on the tin

Side by side. The OEM one is about an inch taller.

Sitting pretty!

5 gears

 

[Grumps]

Very nice Gaz, what's next?

 

[Tracy Dee]

Could you not get an engraver to engrave 6 on the gear top might be cheaper.

 

[GazHyde]

When I bought the Z4 I was left in two minds about the brushed alloy dash & centre console trim. I had them in my first Z4, and I wasn't really that excited by it again. Looks out of place in an otherwise beautiful cabin.

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This happened this afternoon.

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and now it looks like this...

The centre console still needs to be done, but I have to strip down most of the rear part of the cabin to get to it. I'll also be doing the door handles (once I've source a new drivers one) and also the spokes on the steering wheel which are scuffed.

I'm going to do a full write up on the vinyl wrapping, and my experiences doing it. Definitely not going to take it up professionally, and there are some rough bits where it was tricky. It was starting to get cold and dark and my motivation was waning when I got to the light switch surround (I'm going to do it again at some stage).

I'm not a big fan of carbon fibre but this I think looks pretty cool in place of the alloy.

 

[Antm72]

Nice job Gaz once you get the hang of wrapping it becomes easier but i found i got the hang of it just as i finished !
Like the look

 

[zedwheels]

Very nice mate and much better than the ali look.

 

[BMBabe]

Awesome job mate it looks like a professional job

 

[andyglym]

Great job, looks 100% better than before IMHO.

 

[billz]

Looks a lot better Gaz. I too am not a fan of the Alli

 

[Low Rider]

Looks much better Gaz but I wouldn't be in a rush to do the centre console as it goes with the gear knob and clocks.

 

[EnthuZiaZT]

That really transforms the interior or the car @GazHyde.

Mike

 

[bertiejaffa]

Looks good and I look forward to any pointers from anyone regarding wrap. I am about to do it on my M and on my Porsche and I'm not looking forward to it.

 

[t-tony]

Although I like the carbon look I don't mind the brushed alloy finish too much, but the "chequered" type alloy finish is hideous.

Tony.

ps. The thing I don't like is the cold feel of the console so maybe wrapping it would improve on that.

 

[Althulas]

Looking good Gaz I have some rolls as I was planning to to my dash centre console and back plastics but you know how these plans go sometimes

Are you using the 3M di noc stuff Gaz? You've proberly already seen some vids for tips

View: http://youtu.be/3LhMxcHUKAw

 

[Low Rider]

Looking good Gaz I have some rolls as I was planning to to my dash centre console and back plastics but you know how these plans go sometimes
Interesting to watch.

Are you using the 3M di noc stuff Gaz? You've proberly already seen some vids for tips

View: http://youtu.be/3LhMxcHUKAw

 

[GazHyde]

Arrived today from Germany. Brand new set of Eibach Pro springs for £150 inc P&P.

 

[pgunter]

Porn..... @hard top you need to censor this chap before it gets out of hand...