Z3

[marcusplowman]

Well Ive had the car over 2 months now and so far its gone about 400 miles but its here to stay for a long time so I dont mind. I think the cars going to need a set of Eibach springs and staggered 18" BBS CH eventually

 

[pablo]

maybe been said but staggered CSLs would look awesome

 

[Woodcutter]

That looks brilliant Marcus with the CH's...

Get it done...and get more miles on that thing, 400 in 2 months?! Useless!!!

 

[marcusplowman]

That looks brilliant Marcus with the CH's...

Get it done...and get more miles on that thing, 400 in 2 months?! Useless!!!

It the feckin sun would ever come out when Im not stuck in work

If you fancy replacing the coupe...

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1902686.htm

 

[PeteJ]

its because he is too busy sitting in vip lounges, get out and get her driven!
CH's will be awesome on it mate.

 

[marcusplowman]

its because he is too busy sitting in vip lounges, get out and get her driven!
CH's will be awesome on it mate.

I cant afford fuel for at least 6 months after that nite!

 

[marcusplowman]

A few evenings last week were spent fixing a slighty worn drivers seat...took my time and did it right...for the measly sum of under £16

Before...some deep creases and a small hole starting in the leather...

During...hole patched and filler being applied...

After...

 

[r6kyl]

how did you do that? magic?

 

[pablo]

jesus thats some transformation!

 

[fiestasi]

He's just replaced the seat!

 

[marcusplowman]

Wet and dry sandpaper and small spatula...free lying round the house
Leather glue...free from my friendly shoe repair shop
Small patch...free cuz I asked nicely with the leather filler
Leather Repair Company Heavy Filler...£5.99 from Nutty Car Care Leather Furniture Clinic.com Restoration & Repair Service
BMW Tanin Red leather dye...£9.99 for 30ml from Dynamix Dynamix Car Leather Dye, Car Leather Repair, Leather Dyes & Leather Care Products
Instructions, time and patience...all free

 

[pablo]

jesus mate some results. will the glue/filler not come away in time as the leather is stretched etc?

 

[marcusplowman]

Its not supposed to but I suppose only time will tell...apparently is more likely to wear through somewhere else first before the filler gives way as long as its applied in thin layers and allowed to dry properly between each

 

[Rob1sp]

Nice work Marcus, looks good as new

 

[marcusplowman]

Its very simple to do if anyone else wants to repair theirs...just take your time

 

[ChrisL]

Nice work ... like night and day those pictures well done!

CH's look brillant on the Z's definately a good choice!

 

[marcusplowman]

Got some free time one evening last week so decided I would pop my headlights in the oven...yes...THE OVEN and the end result...detangoed headlights

 

[Twain]

looking great marcus, the leather repair is impressive!

 

[Chris Mac]

Good man, lights look great

Get the kidneys done dark now!

 

[marcusplowman]

Good man, lights look great

Get the kidneys done dark now!

Dark grilles and later Sport mesh for the bumper next I think...then springs and wheels...then an M54 inlet manifold swap for a bit more power. Apparently the 2.8 was limited to 193bhp due to the 194bhp insurance restrictions in Germany...a simple inlet swap with the M54 and a spacer for the throttle body puts power up to around 220-230

 

[marcusplowman]

Got a few new bits for the car at Crimbo and got round to fitting them on Friday...black grilles, stonechip guards and LED sidelight and rear plate light bulbs. New pressed UK font plates turned up yesterday in the post so will get them fitted tomorrow along with the rear plate holder.

 

[Rfg]

looking very well!!! the leather repair is brilliant!! nice one.

 

[Gaz]

Brilliant job on the leather Marcus

 

[G Mac]

brillant job on the leather repiar

this thread is making me wana get my dads 2.8 Z3 out and mod it with CSL's etc...its 12-13 yr old with 3300mile on it lol

 

[marcusplowman]

I got some new goodies for Crimbo and got round to fitting them this week...LED sidelight and number plate light bulbs, black grilles, stonechip guards, UK font pressed plates and a rear plate surround! Also got a new battery in so apart from a passenger door that wont unlock Bob is back to full health