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2000 Alpine White III Z3 Mcoupe
- Thread starter Gizmo
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Dewald Basson
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I need a lift 
Nice work Warren :clapper:
Nice work Warren :clapper:
Silverbird_96kw
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This is just amazing - don't wana know how much this is costing...
:inlove: Dream car
:inlove: Dream car
Fantastic documentation of all the work performed!
It is completely clear that you have lavished attention onto this car like it was one of your own. Clearly a sign that in an age of mediocrity and greed, pockets of excellence and pride in one's work still exist.
Exceptionally well done Gizmo!
It is completely clear that you have lavished attention onto this car like it was one of your own. Clearly a sign that in an age of mediocrity and greed, pockets of excellence and pride in one's work still exist.
Exceptionally well done Gizmo!
Gizmo
Banned
OEM fuel filter sourced.
Tagged the mileage and date with engraver.
Installed.
Remove and strip down old shocks.
Clean the springs, pads and hats and re-assemble onto the new shocks.
Remove old front control arms and bushes, replace with meyle HD ones.
Powerflex 3.0lt M3 front control arm bushes to be installed.
Tie-rod ends being replaced by new meyle units.
Front suspension cleaned and finished, covers going back on after cleaning.
Boot interior re-installed.
Oil service.
Sump plug had been tightened by Thor himself!
Tagged the mileage and date with engraver.
Installed.
Remove and strip down old shocks.
Clean the springs, pads and hats and re-assemble onto the new shocks.
Remove old front control arms and bushes, replace with meyle HD ones.
Powerflex 3.0lt M3 front control arm bushes to be installed.
Tie-rod ends being replaced by new meyle units.
Front suspension cleaned and finished, covers going back on after cleaning.
Boot interior re-installed.
Oil service.
Sump plug had been tightened by Thor himself!
Fordkoppie
///Member
Thank goodness you poured in the right viscosity, unlike all the other sheep that simply put in TWS 10W60 *insert ; Glue*
Great stuff as always Gizmo. Probably driving like a brand new car (actually better).
pimpassdaddy
Well-known member
This is the EXACT car that is missing in my collection. Colour and everything. Put in a good word for me please :rollsmile:
I would buy it in a heartbeat!!!
I would buy it in a heartbeat!!!
Gizmo
Banned
Brake fluid flush, vacuum out the old stuff.
Old fluid looks rather dirty, seen much worse though, probably the most neglected fluid in a vehicle from my experience.
New brake fluid in.
Vacuum all the old fluid out the calipers and lines.
Top up the reservoir afterwards.
Adjust the handbrake the correct way.
Looking for reasons for the airbag light, pulled both seats out to inspect the wiring and seat belt pre-tensioners. Found someone had a go at it before me.
I cut off that maroon plug as I found the pins were damaged, I soldered a new plug onto the wiring and that cured the driver's side pre-tensioner fault. Passenger side I could only find the seat occupancy was disconnected, plugged that back in and that fault went away. Couldn't find the passenger side pre-tensioner issue though, it had connectivity but the fault still persists.
Driver's airbag fault was still coming up so I wanted to check for connectivity, it was connected. Hmm...still the original airbag from 1999. Will get this sorted at a later date.
To finish off the work, gave the engine bay a clean.
Gave the car a wash.
...And ready for collection.
I asked my good friend Bradley with the red touring to follow me to Elton's house so I could drop off the car and give her one last ride, the handling is absolutely perfect! The car sits on the road like its running on rails! I thought the powerflex bushes would make the car feel hard and unforgiving but that is most certainly not the case as those brilliant Bilstein shocks soak up all the harsh bumps in the road and the two go hand-in-hand like bread and butter! That final drive only made my lust for this car so much more, I got to drive my dream car and it has exceeded my expectations in every way! I must give a big shout out to Elton for giving me the opportunity to work on and drive my dream car, you sir are my HERO!!!:blowheart:
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Old fluid looks rather dirty, seen much worse though, probably the most neglected fluid in a vehicle from my experience.
New brake fluid in.
Vacuum all the old fluid out the calipers and lines.
Top up the reservoir afterwards.
Adjust the handbrake the correct way.
Looking for reasons for the airbag light, pulled both seats out to inspect the wiring and seat belt pre-tensioners. Found someone had a go at it before me.
I cut off that maroon plug as I found the pins were damaged, I soldered a new plug onto the wiring and that cured the driver's side pre-tensioner fault. Passenger side I could only find the seat occupancy was disconnected, plugged that back in and that fault went away. Couldn't find the passenger side pre-tensioner issue though, it had connectivity but the fault still persists.
Driver's airbag fault was still coming up so I wanted to check for connectivity, it was connected. Hmm...still the original airbag from 1999. Will get this sorted at a later date.
To finish off the work, gave the engine bay a clean.
Gave the car a wash.
...And ready for collection.
I asked my good friend Bradley with the red touring to follow me to Elton's house so I could drop off the car and give her one last ride, the handling is absolutely perfect! The car sits on the road like its running on rails! I thought the powerflex bushes would make the car feel hard and unforgiving but that is most certainly not the case as those brilliant Bilstein shocks soak up all the harsh bumps in the road and the two go hand-in-hand like bread and butter! That final drive only made my lust for this car so much more, I got to drive my dream car and it has exceeded my expectations in every way! I must give a big shout out to Elton for giving me the opportunity to work on and drive my dream car, you sir are my HERO!!!:blowheart:
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Fordkoppie
///Member
Amazing work W.
You restored the desirability of this car tenfold
You restored the desirability of this car tenfold
