#ZedShed Project Sasha - 2007 BMW 3.0si Sport Carbon Black
- Thread starter GazHyde
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I have to have coffee at all times, I'm assuming most tracks have a drive through Starbucks these days?Mmmmmm....cruise control and cup holders....will come in handy down the back straight at Lydden hill
It's been a while since my last update, and the cruise control is still waiting to be fitted! Been driving the Zed more as it gives me chance to keep the mileage down on the TT what with not slogging it up to Oxford every day.
It had previously been laid up with a frustrating air-fuel mixture code issue. We thought it was the MAF as it ran ok unplugged for a bit, then lock down and it didn't get driven. Started it when lock down was easing for a quick blast and the same issue was back, so ordered a new Hella MAF which didn't fix it.
Booked in to a trusted garage mate of Lee's as we were busy in the shed and it needed an MOT so an opportunity to get it all sorted. Turned out to be the rocker cover gasket had perished which he picked up with a smoke test. That was changed and a fresh MOT ticket and back on the road. Just a "Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))" advisory with a rear eating the inner edge (probably needs the rear trailing arm bushes sorting).
I've done a couple of little jobs, nothing too exciting.
Refitted my AFE Power induction kit that had been sat in my parts shed too long. Had to do some prep work as they clearly don't use a quality coating on them in the factory.
Ready for the rattle can treatment after a coat of Hammerite Kurust
Big cone and heat shield, you can see the air feed that comes from behind the grill on the far right of the picture - so a moderately cold air feed. I have an additional scoop to fit which should drag more coolish air from the front. She sounds awesome though!
New EBC Yellowstuff pads all round. It came back from my mates with Brembo or Pagid, whatever they were rubbish and stank on moderate braking. Still got a bit of squealing at low speed which I think is the crap Brembo/Pagid discs.
Fitted a GROM BT3 Bluetooth Handsfree & Wireless Audio so I can stream music direct from my phone. Don't have any CD's so was having to drive with my Air Pods in, and they just weren't loud enough with the car at, ahem, "moderate" speeds.
Anyway this is the shizzle, works like a dream - just need to find somewhere for the microphone. Messaged them to find out which one and the guy replied with the correct one, he couldn't be more helpful. Plugs directly in to the wiring loom where the CD changer would be in the cubby behind the seats.
Finally, BMW like to produce quality parts for their quality vehicles. Sigh. Managed to pick up an almost mint replacement of the 'bay for £150.
Bumper needs to come off for various reasons so will swap it over in the next week or so.
It had previously been laid up with a frustrating air-fuel mixture code issue. We thought it was the MAF as it ran ok unplugged for a bit, then lock down and it didn't get driven. Started it when lock down was easing for a quick blast and the same issue was back, so ordered a new Hella MAF which didn't fix it.
Booked in to a trusted garage mate of Lee's as we were busy in the shed and it needed an MOT so an opportunity to get it all sorted. Turned out to be the rocker cover gasket had perished which he picked up with a smoke test. That was changed and a fresh MOT ticket and back on the road. Just a "Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))" advisory with a rear eating the inner edge (probably needs the rear trailing arm bushes sorting).
I've done a couple of little jobs, nothing too exciting.
Refitted my AFE Power induction kit that had been sat in my parts shed too long. Had to do some prep work as they clearly don't use a quality coating on them in the factory.
Ready for the rattle can treatment after a coat of Hammerite Kurust
Big cone and heat shield, you can see the air feed that comes from behind the grill on the far right of the picture - so a moderately cold air feed. I have an additional scoop to fit which should drag more coolish air from the front. She sounds awesome though!
New EBC Yellowstuff pads all round. It came back from my mates with Brembo or Pagid, whatever they were rubbish and stank on moderate braking. Still got a bit of squealing at low speed which I think is the crap Brembo/Pagid discs.
Fitted a GROM BT3 Bluetooth Handsfree & Wireless Audio so I can stream music direct from my phone. Don't have any CD's so was having to drive with my Air Pods in, and they just weren't loud enough with the car at, ahem, "moderate" speeds.
Anyway this is the shizzle, works like a dream - just need to find somewhere for the microphone. Messaged them to find out which one and the guy replied with the correct one, he couldn't be more helpful. Plugs directly in to the wiring loom where the CD changer would be in the cubby behind the seats.
Finally, BMW like to produce quality parts for their quality vehicles. Sigh. Managed to pick up an almost mint replacement of the 'bay for £150.
Bumper needs to come off for various reasons so will swap it over in the next week or so.
Cryptowhale
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Wow!
Firstly hello,
I am the new owner of this car which I purchased at the start of this year from a member off the Z4 forum. I was told that the car had been self maintained by the previous owner (as the stamped history only goes to 65k).. I did often wonder who had owned it previously. Very pleasantly surprised and happy I've found this thread, amazing to read back on all the work that has gone into the car and to see it all documented on here! I will create a new thread later as I've already done a few things to the car and have some future plans also.
Thanks
Firstly hello,
I am the new owner of this car which I purchased at the start of this year from a member off the Z4 forum. I was told that the car had been self maintained by the previous owner (as the stamped history only goes to 65k).. I did often wonder who had owned it previously. Very pleasantly surprised and happy I've found this thread, amazing to read back on all the work that has gone into the car and to see it all documented on here! I will create a new thread later as I've already done a few things to the car and have some future plans also.
Thanks
Welcome to the Fourm. Look forward to hearing what you’ve done. I remember she needed a bit of paint last time I saw her.
Welcome! Hope you enjoy her as much as I did, shout if you have any questions!
Cryptowhale
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@Lee - Yes correct. The front bumper needs replacing as the paint is flaking away and it also has a crack. The bonnet, the drivers door and rear bumper needs a respray. Having said that, it's only really noticeable up close. I gave the car a detail and it came out really well in general, especially for 14 years of age.
@GazHyde - Cheers! I previously owned a MK2 MR2 and then moved onto a new Ibiza for the past 4 years which was dull and boring, wanted something that put a smile on my face everytime I drove it like the 2 did. Safe to say The Zed has succeeded in that department. Will do, was trying to make sense of the missing history and what has and hasn't been done so this thread has been great to read.
@t-tony - Based in Sheffield
@GazHyde - Cheers! I previously owned a MK2 MR2 and then moved onto a new Ibiza for the past 4 years which was dull and boring, wanted something that put a smile on my face everytime I drove it like the 2 did. Safe to say The Zed has succeeded in that department. Will do, was trying to make sense of the missing history and what has and hasn't been done so this thread has been great to read.
@t-tony - Based in Sheffield
MarkPlant
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Welcome from me , also in Sheffield
Is it still yellow?
Back in black.
Tony.
Tony.
Cryptowhale
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It's black again, I wasn't aware the car was even wrapped yellow previously so this thread was a surprise haha. I'm not sure why the wrap was removed though.
Generally the wraps only last a few years before starting to looking tatty. The beauty is, you can just peak them off.
I've got a blank Z4 now as well so let us know how you get on in a thread.
I've got a blank Z4 now as well so let us know how you get on in a thread.
That wrap was on for a few years and still looked in good condition before Gary decided to remove it. I used to have a wrapped Z3M and that wrap lasted the full 5 years. It all depends on the quality of wrap you buy.