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Hi Phil....welcome to the Club

I have found these guys in Newcastle

Hi Stu...welcome to the Club

Looks like you've picked up a great car there....worth spending the money on by the sound of it.

Not 100% sure for BMW's but I would use a parts website (Eurocarparts or similar) and see if a DMF is listed for it.

If there is the option of both, then I think it is a case of finding out once you have the gearbox down.

Don's think there is any other way of telling by driving (unless its knackered and it will rattle on start up and shut down)

Let us know how you get on with it

Cheers,   Trevor

Usually, any event that is held at the British Motor Museum is a great day out as plenty to see in the Museum (especially if it is raining) and vast areas to park up without worry of being squeezed in too tight

Hi Patrick

The pad replacement period is calculated from when it is reset (if it is done properly) and then the miles count down.

The wear rate obviously depends on how the car is driven so the replacement period is only an estimate but I would err on the side of caution and look to get them replaced as soon as possible, along with the discs (if required).

I also would recommend a good independent repairer as should be cheaper than the dealership. Ensure they reset the interval on the dash and it should not affect the warranty as long as parts of equal quality have been fitted inline with correct fitting procedures.

However, spend as much as you can afford on decent pads as I find I am replacing cheap pads at an alarming rate due to poor performance so as the old saying goes 'you get what you pay for'

Let us know how you get on with it all

Cheers,  Trevor

Great event but too far for me 😞

Thanks Daniel....look forward to reading it later

The clips would be cheap and I don't suppose it would damage the trim if you ripped it off and fitted new clips

Hi Kieran...welcome to the Club

Wow!!!  that's a stunning looking Z4....you've done some great mods to her, especially the roof panel

Good to have you onboard

Cheers,  Trevor

Hi Ian...welcome to the Forum

Have seen this a few times on different cars, proper way would be to remove it and replace the broken clips.

Alternatively a bit of glue or self adhesive tape may work

pop up some piccys of it if you like...would be interested to see it

Hi Tony....welcome to the Club

If all of the lights are not working then it does suggest a power feed to them is not there, so your diagnosis of a fuse could be correct or alternatively it may be possible that the rheostat to alter the dimming could be at fault

Good to have you onboard

Cheers,   Trevor

sounds like a good outcome so far

keep us updated with the mods and be good to see some pics of the build

Accept there will be some movement with a lumpy diesel but excessive would be if when you take up the clutch to biting point and drop off again if the gear shift is seen to be moving backwards and forwards more than a couple of centimetres then I would be worried.

Hi Nick...welcome to the Club

I would definitely get the car into a garage to check the gearbox mounts as excessive movement could indicate a broken or heavily worn mount.....better to be on the safe side!

Let us know how you get on with it

Cheers,  Trevor

Hi Steve...welcome to the Club

Ouch!!!  I would definitely use a Boroscope to look down into the cylinders to see if there is any remains of the valves in there.

Alternatively, someone may have removed the other three and struggled to remove the fourth so left it there....being optimistic here!

Keep us updated on what you find

Cheers,  Trevor

Hi Jay.....welcome to the Club

Good to have you onboard

Cheers,   Trevor

Hi Will....welcome to the Club

I would definitely bring it back when you return as it sounds like a superb car....2.8 and coupe!

1. my Z3 diff has always sounded a bit whiny but has always done that....you could rebuild it with new bearings, etc.

2. Sounds like a dynamic wheel imbalance....get the wheels balanced at any tyre bay.

3. Springs and Dampers are very cheap through GSF or Eurocarparts....would also recommend new suspension bushes as well.

4. GSF are pretty good at supplying quality parts at cheap prices (look out for regular discount codes online)

Keep us updated on how its progressing and would love to see a photo or two

Cheers,   Trevor

Should be alright to drive through long grass but the trouble is that you can't see what's below the grass (holes, uneven ground, etc)

Best bet would be to follow someone with a low car in and see where they go....if they lose their spoiler then don't follow them! 🙂

Sounds a good result Ian....do you have a photo of the print out that you could post up here...would be interested to see what areas were changed/improved.

Hi Nick....welcome to the Forum

Good to have another fellow mature Bimmer owner onboard...there a few of us on here 🙂

Cheers,  Trevor

I suppose you could try a light coating of sealant as belt and braces

Aftermarket coils are cheap but quality can be dubious....would stick to German produced parts or OE if possible.

not sure of exact costs but could look on Eurocarparts as they offer huge discounts periodically

Not sure but maybe worth seeing that they are free....gently pull it up and see if the jets are blocked

They are generally good engines and respond to routine maintenance with reliability.

Plugs that are gapped correctly, oil that is changed regularly, good quality fuel are just a few things to assist in avoiding expensive repairs

I believe it is an O Ring that sits between the two surfaces...probably dried up and needs replacing