This was a very ambitious build, so much work in such a short time with so many things that could go wrong. The plan is for Grumps to drive 180 odd miles down south, refresh his subframe and suspension and drive home the same day. With so many things that could go wrong we decided to split it over two days just in case anything did go wrong.
Like with every Saturday morning we start with breakfast, by this time me and grumps already had Reggie in the air with the wheels off and collected all the parts needed for the day.
So we had to make a plan with so many things to do. Me @Rally @Mnbrennan attacked the rear while @Oldguysrule @pgunter tackled the front.
Once under the car we soon discovered our job would be a lot easier, Reggie already had the spare wheel removed quite often we end up cutting these off. Also in the past @Grumps had already fitted a Powerflex bush so there's another half hour saved. Reggie also had a custom exhaust system which split into three sections making life easier dropping the subframe in one go. One hour and 15mins later the subframe was on the floor!
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At this point we took stock of what we found so far. One was the exhaust bracket had taken a beating and the rear brake pads were finished. We also realised my blow torch died so we made a trip out to get some parts. We also saved a few pennies taking the handbrake cables back, the cables we removed were in good health.
Old bush heated up and pressed out. Old ones were totally shot.
New bush covered in grease and pressed in
While out Martin removed the old shocks finding they were totally shot, even the top mounts had given up causing the rattling grumps could hear.
We also had a guest halfway through the day. He owns one of the cleanest Z4M's I've ever seen, he even had time to play with his drone.
Did I mention it was about zero degrees all day, so so cold. So we needed a few more tea breaks than normal.
So within a few hours of dropping the subframe it was all torqued up and back in. We then had to do the test drive and seafoam the engine along with a service.
So back from test drive and its all smiles for Grumps.
Now grumps has no excuse this summer not to enjoy his zed
So in all a job well done by everyone. We managed to get so much work done in such a short time. Well impressed
Like with every Saturday morning we start with breakfast, by this time me and grumps already had Reggie in the air with the wheels off and collected all the parts needed for the day.
So we had to make a plan with so many things to do. Me @Rally @Mnbrennan attacked the rear while @Oldguysrule @pgunter tackled the front.
Once under the car we soon discovered our job would be a lot easier, Reggie already had the spare wheel removed quite often we end up cutting these off. Also in the past @Grumps had already fitted a Powerflex bush so there's another half hour saved. Reggie also had a custom exhaust system which split into three sections making life easier dropping the subframe in one go. One hour and 15mins later the subframe was on the floor!
At this point we took stock of what we found so far. One was the exhaust bracket had taken a beating and the rear brake pads were finished. We also realised my blow torch died so we made a trip out to get some parts. We also saved a few pennies taking the handbrake cables back, the cables we removed were in good health.
Old bush heated up and pressed out. Old ones were totally shot.
New bush covered in grease and pressed in
While out Martin removed the old shocks finding they were totally shot, even the top mounts had given up causing the rattling grumps could hear.
We also had a guest halfway through the day. He owns one of the cleanest Z4M's I've ever seen, he even had time to play with his drone.
Did I mention it was about zero degrees all day, so so cold. So we needed a few more tea breaks than normal.
So within a few hours of dropping the subframe it was all torqued up and back in. We then had to do the test drive and seafoam the engine along with a service.
So back from test drive and its all smiles for Grumps.
Now grumps has no excuse this summer not to enjoy his zed
So in all a job well done by everyone. We managed to get so much work done in such a short time. Well impressed
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. No reason not to come out and play now Dave
