Matthew's BMW Z4 Sport (2 litre content)

[chris_p]

Tidy mate.
You need to get a stubby antenna!

Lol at the debadging.

 

[Matthew]

Yeah it seems to be the done thing over on Z4, although I wouldn't want to lose reception..

 

[chris_p]

Yeah it seems to be the done thing over on Z4, although I wouldn't want to lose reception..

You dont.
Yours currently looks like an RC car!
I swiped mine off my clio, which you actually bought, ironic much lol.

I want to put an iPod in my z4 but don't fancy the aux socket as it sounds crap. DICE kits etc expensive though..

 

[Matthew]

Didnt you buy my Clio, not the other way round? ha

Not really bothered using the aux in - the six cd mp3 changer gives me nearly 600 songs which is pleanty for me

Is there a 'done' aerial for these? Type R one or something?

 

[chris_p]

Didnt you buy my Clio, not the other way round? ha

Not really bothered using the aux in - the six cd mp3 changer gives me nearly 600 songs which is pleanty for me

Is there a 'done' aerial for these? Type R one or something?

Is the cd changer mp3 compatable?! I'll try that tonight then, always figured it was just audio lol. Get fed up of the same 7 albums.

I meant you bought my antenna haha. I don't think it really matters mate, whatever you put on the Clio fits flush on mine.

 

[Rob]

Didnt you buy my Clio, not the other way round? ha

Not really bothered using the aux in - the six cd mp3 changer gives me nearly 600 songs which is pleanty for me

Is there a 'done' aerial for these? Type R one or something?

Mangowack or wak, can be found on ebay but delivery time is SLOW. Worth the wait due to the perfect fit

 

[Matthew]

Nice one Rob, ill have a mooch. I take it the 4" ones are the one to go for on there?

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/231143551948

 

[Eddie.]

Just had a flick through, properly nice mate.

 

[Matthew]

Cheers mate

 

[Chi]

Cracking work, great pics. .

 

[Bubbles]

Is there a 'done' aerial for these? Type R one or something?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/m.html?_o...0.TRC0.Xaerial&_nkw=aerial&_sacat=0&_from=R40

Worked fine on ours

 

[Matthew]

Cheers

 

[Matthew]

Hi guys,

So I had some spare time today so decided to try and tackle the shiny seats my zed has at the moment.

I have seen previously that the 'magic eraser' cleaners do wonders so I gave one ago. The results were remarkable to say the least...

So, the products (along with about one hour of my time):

Untitled by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr

Untitled by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr

The seats before (its hard to make out just how shiny they were):

Untitled by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr

The eraser after wiping the seats:

Untitled by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr

The results were lovely - like bloody new - matt finish leather M Sport seats.

Untitled by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr

I would definitely recommend these two products to anyone - give it ago you will be amazed at the difference.

Thanks

 

[Gally]

Perfect. Not sure why the eraser was needed though.

 

[Matthew]

Honestly - the eraser brought so much dirt off the seats it was untrue.

They looked like new before the actual Meg's product was used.

 

[Matthew]

Hi, C&P'd from another thread - but though I would put it in here too...

The Zed got an overdue clean at the weekend, and a lovely top-down drive ensued.

These are the photos that I managed to take.

IMG_6004 by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr

IMG_6005 by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr

IMG_6009 by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr

Had a right old time getting of the grass!

IMG_6017 by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr

IMG_6020 by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr

IMG_6012 by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr

IMG_6027 by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr

IMG_6016 by Matt Walker 1986, on Flickr

Plans are to keep it until probably September and get as much top-down summer action as possible then punt it on and opt for a lease deal on something more practical.

It will be hard to see her go though, cracking car (even with the four-pot)!

 

[Gally]

I do love it. more pictures of the blonde though, you know the rules.

 

[Fraser.J.]

I do love it. more pictures of the blonde though, you know the rules.

This

 

[Matthew]

Absolute pests!

 

[Rob]

Car looks smashing Matt, I'm unsure as to why you used the sponge too. No idea if it was leather safe etc!!!

I bought that gold class stuff and took it straight back, was far too slippery for me. Bought gliptone cleaner and conditioner instead and was seriously impressed.

 

[_Tom]

Do really like that even if it is a 4 banger. The colour suits it perfectly.

 

[Matthew]

Car looks smashing Matt, I'm unsure as to why you used the sponge too. No idea if it was leather safe etc!!!

I bought that gold class stuff and took it straight back, was far too slippery for me. Bought gliptone cleaner and conditioner instead and was seriously impressed.

I saw it used over on the Z4 forum and thought I would give it a try. Seemed to bring them up like new though and they were black after so must have worked.

I used the conditioner afterwards to make sure they weren't damaged.

I might look into the product you mentioned though!

Do really like that even if it is a 4 banger. The colour suits it perfectly.

Thanks. Colour is ace, it's almost purple in the direct sunlight.

 

[Matthew]

Car's up for sale, http://www.cliosport.net/forum/show...6300-%96-Full-Service-History-%96-Monaco-Blue

Be sad to see it go really, but if it stays - hey ho - not fussed. Ha

Great car, if not practice.

 

[Rob]

Matthew, we need to talk why you think it's on it's way out, and why on earth you think it needs a flywheel???

I reckon if you gave it a half a go you could have the clutch done for <350 all in. Not to mention removing the CDV at the same time.

 

[jicholasnackson]

As Rob says, what you have described is typical CDV. Wouldn't even bother mentioning it on your ad.

 

[Matthew]

What's a CDV boys?

 

[Jon.G]

Clutch Delay Valve. Removing it is a must!

 

[Rob]

It's a shame you're in yorkshire Matt or I'd take a look. It sounds to me like you're not used to the CDV (which is s**t) and so it feels like the clutch is slipping, when it's really being delayed (by the CDV) so you can't just ram it in and blow the clutch to pieces.

 

[Stefan.]

Sorry to hi jack, is this on all beemers or just z4?

 

[Crybert]

It's on lots of bmws yes. It's one of the reasons the e60 m5 was smg only. If it was manual the clutch delay would ruin the car therefore they stuck in the smg to make sure it was more regulated (so I'm lead to believe)

 

[Matthew]

f**k - sounds like I'm selling it short then and there is nothing wrong with the clutch!!

 

[Crybert]

Nah its probably priced right. If it had the 3 litre engine it would be worth a few quid more.

 

[Matthew]

They start at about £7500 for that spec on AT.

 

[Crybert]

Really? Oh well u should get asking then

whats next?

 

[Matthew]

Fiesta ST

 

[Jason_E]

New one I hope? The old ones are shockingly slow.

 

[Matthew]

Obviously! Ha. On lease mate (like everyone else on here)!

 

[Matthew]

Well the car sold last night to the first viewer.

As part of the deal I get to keep it for a few weeks until the Fiesta ST is delivered.

I will be starting a new thread for the Fezza at some point.

 

[leeds_182]

Well the car sold last night to the first viewer.

As part of the deal I get to keep it for a few weeks until the Fiesta ST is delivered.

I will be starting a new thread for the Fezza at some point.

Great, another standard fiesta st thread....

Kidding.

 

[chris_p]

See, told you you should have gotten the man spec 3.0!