Going to start this thread for members to post up what they did each day to there zed. I will start with getting my MOT this morning. So what did you do today on your 300?:cool3:

Appreciate that Simon and the others put up.........but it says fine to medium scratches, i'd consider mine worse than this for when the window has gone up and down.

 

They need a full going over before i refit but pennies spent in this area will be well worth it.

 

Hey Andy, check the ingredients of the two, I bet you'll find they have nearly the same stuff in them! Probably find its got a few more silicone based ingredients in the expensive Polish. Hobrite is about £4 for a decent size bottle and trust me, you can only Polish something so much before they all look the same! I used hobrite and a polishing wheel on my headlights and the scratches are no more..

As I said, try it on a mirror and see the shine..

My rear stickers got delivered from Andy (Phutumsch) today ready for after the respray! Thanks Andy:lol:

 

I received a few parts today..... Fitting the transmission cooler and inline filter tomorrow afternoon........:big grin:

Collected her from Mr Dents :) fantastic drive home like a new car, Meister r suspension and fully adjustable arms all round are great,not to harsh like I thought it was going to be,handles like she's on rails, vibration problem that I've had on braking for yearrrrrrs has finally gone, she used to wander on straight roads....no more, it's like a new car,cheers Lee your a top man:) new lights that Andys put on are great,really freshens the rear end up:) engine bay looks the dogs now,and not one picture yet....lol

Edited March 2, 20169 yr by gray

Collected her from Mr Dents :) fantastic drive home like a new car, Meister r suspension and fully adjustable arms all round are great,not to harsh like I thought it was going to be,handles like she's on rails, vibration problem that I've had on braking for yearrrrrrs has finally gone, she used to woulnder on straight roads....no more, it's like a new car,cheers Lee your a top man:) new lights that Andys put on are great,really freshens the rear end up:) engine bay looks the dogs now,and not one picture yet....lol

 

so what was the cause of the wonder and vibration ?

Collected her from Mr Dents :) fantastic drive home like a new car, Meister r suspension and fully adjustable arms all round are great,not to harsh like I thought it was going to be,handles like she's on rails, vibration problem that I've had on braking for yearrrrrrs has finally gone, she used to woulnder on straight roads....no more, it's like a new car,cheers Lee your a top man:) new lights that Andys put on are great,really freshens the rear end up:) engine bay looks the dogs now,and not one picture yet....lol

 

I saw your car last Saturday at Mr Dents Gray, she looked sweet mate! It's always a buzz driving back from Denty`s after he has worked his magic. Great to hear all's gone according to plan for you :-)

After puzzling my brain for ages upon the how's and where's of cleaning the engine bay, I decided today to buy a steam cleaner.

I was sitting pondering it today and thought, the steamer I used to clean the interior would be small enough to fit in to small gaps around the bay and after trying it on the kitchen taps and seeing the crud that came off them, I figured why not? The steam evaporates and leaves only minor amounts of water behind, no harsh chemicals etc so I can't see what harm it could cause the engine or electricals.. It certainly won't get any wetter in there than when driving the car in wet weather..

 

So I bought a high powered hand held one with a flexible hose and various attachments and when it arrives I'm going to set about cleaning the out of my engine bay..

Fingers crossed that the engine doesn't pop and Fart when I start it afterwards!

It's actually one of the best things I could've bought for the car, cos when the wife moans I've spent yet more money on the bloody car, I can say but I got it for you too as I thoughtful make your life easier aswell! Lol... The master plan is in place...

Now, I just got to figure out how I can ease the pain of the new headlights, led rings for the venoms, colour coded nuts and bolts and a few other bits arriving...

Any good excuses or explanations are welcome... If you have any you've used in the past that worked, I'd appreciate it.. C'mon, help a brother out?? Lol

Forgot to ask but does anyone know of a good dent removal place? I woke up this afternoon to a loud thud. Looked out the window to see the neighbours wheelie bin laying against my rear quarter.. Two nice pin dents either side of the fuel cap door. Needless to say I went furiously downstairs and kicked the crap out of the wheelie bin!

Bloody weather! I badly need a garage or an armour plated car cover before my Z starts to resemble a cortina after a hail storm! :censored::cursing::headvswal:mad:

Forgot to ask but does anyone know of a good dent removal place? I woke up this afternoon to a loud thud. Looked out the window to see the neighbours wheelie bin laying against my rear quarter.. Two nice pin dents either side of the fuel cap door. Needless to say I went furiously downstairs and kicked the crap out of the wheelie bin!

Bloody weather! I badly need a garage or an armour plated car cover before my Z starts to resemble a cortina after a hail storm! :censored::cursing::headvswal:mad:

http://www.essexsmartrepairs.com

They do the local dealerships cars where I used to work...... BMW, Jaguar and Mercedes use them..... I Used to speak to 'Little Tony' who did the dents at the BMW / Mini dealership..... nice guy....

Edited March 4, 20169 yr by veilside01702

This was the Culprit for the wandering and vibration,seized tension rod,12 tons of pressure to try and remove the bolt but it wouldn't budge:(,but all the other parts weren't that great neither.

Edited March 2, 20169 yr by gray

This was the Culprit for the wandering and vibration,seized tension rod,12 tones of pressure to try and remove the bolt but it wouldn't budge:(,but all the other parts weren't that great neither.

 

They do look grotty, did you replace those with new shocks as well?

 

EDIT: Oh nice you got meister all around now :)

Edited March 2, 20169 yr by Alic

They do look grotty, did you replace those with new shocks as well?

 

I did bud,drives side shock was leaking a little.

They do the local dealerships cars where I used to work...... BMW, Jaguar and Mercedes use them..... I Used to speak to 'Little Tony' who did the dents at the BMW / Mini dealership..... nice guy....

 

Ermmm, just wondering, but who exactly are you referring too?

You haven't mentioned a name??? Lol

I think as ur both local that Rev mentions ur local BMW/MINI dealership ask for "little Tony"!

Ermmm, just wondering, but who exactly are you referring too?

You haven't mentioned a name??? Lol

 

Don't you just hate when you the most important part of the sentence :lol:

I think as ur both local that Rev mentions ur local BMW/MINI dealership ask for "little Tony"!

 

Art, we're not local mate.. He's in Essex and I'm in bedfordshire... Lol..

Don't really want to rock up to my local BMW dealers and ask for little Tony... Might end up getting nasty lololol

Oh! I see what you mean lol!

Must have had a senior moment sorry!

Oh! I see what you mean lol!

Must have had a senior moment sorry!

 

Lol, who had the senior moment? You or veilside? :rofl::rofl:

Lol, who had the senior moment? You or veilside? :rofl::rofl:

 

I added a link for it now..... lol

I did before but it disappeared.....:wacko:

:-)

Threw some fuel in it and took it for a little local lap. Retested for compression as when I initially fitted it cyl 4 was only putting out 130psi. Few hundred miles on the block now I'm happy to report that all six are putting out 150ish psi. Perfectly acceptable.

Threw some fuel in it and took it for a little local lap. Retested for compression as when I initially fitted it cyl 4 was only putting out 130psi. Few hundred miles on the block now I'm happy to report that all six are putting out 150ish psi. Perfectly acceptable.

 

That's good news Steve....!

To whomever controls the weekend weather in the first week of spring..... Please hang yourself at the earliest convenience...

Swore lots at it after ending up with half the brake fluid on the garage floor.

Zebedee passed the MOT with flying colours