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7th February 2014, 18:24
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I decided I didn't like the brake vent holes in the front just being holes so decided to add some vent piping.
The ducting
The hole. Notice the bumper bar directly behind it:
This is the space that the ducting will go into
The end result
Well, not quite the end. I have to decide where to direct the ducting from this point on. Remember that the bonnet lifts at the front so the 40cm of ducting I have fitted lifts with it. I will need to fit another piece of ducting to the engine bay to direct the air somewhere useful...
...or just leave it there I suppose
On another note, I never updated the thread with the end of the centre console saga. The reason was that it never really finished. I completed the original idea
But I didn't like it and the hinge didn't really work properly. I sucked my teeth a bit, swore a bit had a couple of beers and then decided to try a vinyl version which I think looks a lot better
The hinge is now provided by the vinyl itself so the flap opens a whole lot better.
Notice the inside of the flap has red vinyl instead of black. This is because I only had red vinyl but fortunately had some black vinyl paint.
Has anyone else used vinyl paint?
I was thinking it might be a cheap way to re-colour some of my other interior trim but am not sure lighter colours will cover the black. Any advice welcome.
[edit] I have just spotted the Sports switch and ASC button wiring hasn't been connected. Must remember to do that tomorrow
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7th February 2014, 19:06
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Very James bond. Nice.
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8th February 2014, 19:17
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Okay, today was mainly taken up with other stuff but I did manage to get hold of some vinyl paint to lighten up the interior of the car. I wanted a light tan or sand colour but all I could find was Humbrol Dark Brown. I thought I would try it anyway on a spare scrap of vinyl.
I wouldn't describe that as Dark Brown. Perhaps "Hearing Aid Biege" would be closer. We will be kind and call it 'Light Tan' which is actually close to what I was after so I am happy.
Now I need to decide which bits to colour and which bits to leave black. I don't want to over do it.
More pictures tomorrow possibly but as it is my birthday i am not allowed to do what I want, I have to be happy sat inside being given stuff I don't want or need. I was asked what I wanted for my birthday and gave a list of stuff priced between £5 and £50 but apparently there were rubbish ideas as they were stuff I needed.
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8th February 2014, 21:01
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I would have it all one colour, more stylish. TBH, save up for that upholstery quote you had! and ditch that clock... happy birthday for tomorrow.
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9th February 2014, 09:14
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Look what happens when you rub the 'permenent' dye
Perhaps I will take Gary's advice and leave the interior a single colour.
The clock is staying, for the moment, as it is a reminder to myself not to take the whole thing too seriously
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9th February 2014, 09:50
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I have used the vinyl/leather dyes before. I found it can look good when you first do it but a couple of months later it looks awful. It seems to attract the dirt more so seems to always a have ingrained dirt in it.
Best to stick to the original colour and keep an eye out on E-bay for a second hand interior.
I think you should also go back to the original center console, sorry!
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9th February 2014, 11:56
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Original dash?
Original BMW plastic and modern dials
Wooden Panel?
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9th February 2014, 12:33
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What about using a Brushed Aluminium Z3 dash kit and then modifying it by adding the MaseratiStyle clock ?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-Z3-97-01...-/400561893838
Just a thought, but whatever you do it will probably look good in the end.
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23rd February 2014, 17:31
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Well today I drove Southampton to Stoneliegh and back. It wasn't 'total' sunshine but the roof was down both ways.
I can confirm that the rain stays out of the cabin at speeds of over 50mph. The wipers, however, move the water to the side of the screen where it runs up to the top and runs along the top of the door glass spraying gentle in your face.
I can also confirm that the wind turbulence is enough to pull a beanie hat off your head at speeds of over XXXmph*. Fortunately it gets blown into the passenger foot well.
*The speed is dependent on the tightness of the hat and should always be within the speed limits.
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25th February 2014, 15:39
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WCA - I couldn't help but think of your Z300 when I saw this. Just need to cut the screen off and lower it a bit...
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4th March 2014, 12:51
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The long and tedious work of sanding the body back ready for primer and painting has started
I have done the top of the bonnet which has high lighted a few low spots I will need to fill and sand level.
Still loads to do in terms of sanding. It is the edges, the low bits and the windscreen surround that I am particularly looking forward to (NOT).
On a side note, I am beginning to wobble on my colour choice. I think it looks really good in liquid black...
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4th March 2014, 13:02
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That's coming on nicely. I'm sure it would look good in black but that's a very unforgiving colour to paint as it requires very straight panels and perfect preparation otherwise every tiny blemish appears exaggerated, which you'd get away with if painting other colours.
Lost your fingerprints yet ;-)
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4th March 2014, 13:04
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very straight panels and perfect preparation
Oh well, that is black gone as an option...
Fingerprints were removed by the rain. I know it is called wet and dry paper but there is no need for the weather to join in!
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4th March 2014, 21:42
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What about Alfa Romeo Lava red as used on the new 4C. It's a satin finish so will hide any imperfections, and suits Italian cars ;-)
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4th March 2014, 22:06
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Looks like red oxide to me.....
When I tell people my 250 is satin grey, they say it looks like grey primer!
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5th March 2014, 09:33
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I loved the McLaren lava red but this picture doesn't do it justice
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5th March 2014, 11:53
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Thats a lovely colour but it looks a Candy meaning as much or more prep than black!
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5th March 2014, 12:16
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I was thinking of doing it in a flat colour sort of like this
but I keep changing my mind :-(
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5th March 2014, 13:35
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That does look nice.
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5th March 2014, 18:46
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Unless you've already had quotes, a straight colour, like the traditional blood red, will cost a heck of a lot less than a fancy metallic...
Also, if you go for a modern metallic, the prep will have to be spot on, the same as if it were jet black...
Metallic = Lots and lots of spot on prep, priming, sanding, then possibly tinted primer or groundcoat, a number (anywhere between 3 and 6) of basecoats, then 2 or 3 clearcoats....
Straight colour = Reasonable amount of prep, prime, sand, then bang on 2 coats of colour, job done.....
BUT, its your car so paint it whatever colour makes you smile....
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