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Hi Guys,

I have upgrade all the pads to Red Stuff, since then the rear left hand brake produces a very annoying & embarrassing screech under light braking. I took the car back to Horsham Dev and they kindly took the rear pads out, refaced and re-greased, but still no joy. They suggested replacing the pads for a softer compound or replacing the disks. The disks have only done 34k.

Any suggestions welcome?

Have been looking a PAGID disks as they are reasonably priced, anyone used these?

Cheers

Both spotted at different times this week on the nine mile ride bracknell / Crowthorne.

Nice one! Just bought 2 :-)

I'm trying to think of a good reason to order 1 ( already have one). Any reasons why you would need 2.

Present for my bro :-)

Nice one! Just bought 2 :-)

Evening, just wondered if anyone has attempted to cover the headliner in a 350 with alcantara or other materials? Was it easy, cost much, any recommendations.

Cheers

What are the sideskirts on the sunset car above?

NISMO Skirts. We have the same, spec!

I owned a 05 M3 manual for a while. In summary, nice car, awesome engine, didn’t like the manual box throws were too long! and clutch was very heavy. Obviously inspection 2 servicing is £££, at the time I had mine it was around the £900 mark. The older ones have the potential rear subframe issue, so one to watch out for and check. Also check for running in service and that the valve shims have been checked / replaced at the required intervals. A lot of car for the money but costs quite a bit more that a Z to run and maintain properly.

Also worth getting one with the Harmon Kardon system as standard stereo is naff!

Have a HR Z now, wouldn't go back but glad I had one!

Yeah, they are not bad just had better on my 3 series. Yes they are at least £50! Been checking out upgrade bulbs, but don't want to spend £120 for not much difference.

Cheers

Hi Guys,

Just wondered if anyone with a facelift Z has upgraded the Xenon bulbs? The OEM ones are OK but not as good (bright) as some I've had in previous cars BMW etc. Have even adjusted the hight / throw slightly not much improvement.

Any thoughts, suggestions?

Cheers

Just had Goodyear Eagle F1's fitted, very impressed so far, BTW check out tyre leader for good deals / prices.

http://youtu.be/3M2nSMzdxg8

Skip the chat at the beginning

Hi Guys,

Tried search for this.

Does anyone know if the 350 needs XL rated tyres or will standard be OK?

Looking at Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2, XL's are £35 more......

Cheers

Snap x2 love the door cards, good idea!

Nice example and colour! Yep, my HR is the same when it comes to the oil pressure. Enjoy :-)

Thanks for the comments and advice all ...!

Will take a look at the alternate Pad options. Will probably leave the clutch and just get the fluid changed.

Hi Guys,

As above, looking to get the brake and clutch line/s upgraded to braided hoses.

For those who have done this, have you notice much difference / improvement with daily driving?

Hoping for more 'feel' from the clutch and more bite from the brakes.

Going to change the pads to Red or Yellow stuff as well.

Cheers

Just what I've been looking for! Can't make a decision on the two, only listened to YouTube videos, the Scorpion does seem to look better fitted, but quiet on start up and normal driving......

Also have that, is a good product for the money

Nice car mate, good interior combo. Can I ask, is that SJ specialist cars? Looks like it from the pictures of the house. If so, word of warning about him. I was selling my 05 E46 M3 and got a call from what seemed like a nice genuine bloke. Sold the car to him, at the time of filling in the log book he put in his company details which he said was a wheel refurbish company, I asked if he was a trader, he said he was not a trader just a genuine private buyer.

So as I guessed, turned out that he was a trader as I saw my car advertised on the trader and Pistonheads.

In addition to that, my brother managed to track down the new buyer on the M3Cutters forum, when I sold the car I was the 5th owner, but the new buyer said the car had only had 3 previous owners, so looks like something had been done to the log book. There are loads of threads about SJ Specialist cars on the net and M3Cutters, worth a read....

Hi CS,

The resonated system on your website it £425, is that a pricing error above (£440)? If so, are we looking at a 10% discount to £382.50?

Cheers

Hi,

I'm a going to be installing the same HU at the weekend, have you overcome the difficulties you experienced? How's the sound quality, might need to do the buster mod, connecting the speaker wires to the RCA's.

Thanks

Hi,

What exhaust have you got on there?

Hi Will, just thought I'd comment on this as it was me that was driving my recently acquired 350 . I've only just come on here to take a look and spotted this!

 

FYI, although mine's an 07, it's an early one so it's a rev up, not an HR.

 

Sorry for coming across rude; I'd only had the car for 3 days and was experiencing a few issues (mainly the clutch master cylinder failing in that traffic jam!!). All is well now, so next time I see you, i'll be sure to give a wave and maybe stop . I live in Whetstone, so i'm usually passing through the area at some point.

 

Hi Mate.

 

Welcome to The Forum.

 

Clutch problems are common with the Zed had mine done as well recently.

 

You probably won't recognise mine now, changed a few bit on her. See "WhackyWill does Black Betty" thread.

 

I live just off Colney Hatch Lane, sometimes pop in The Orange Tree in Totteridge.

 

I'm glad to see there are a few around my area, certainly don't see many.

 

Yep stop and have a chat anytime.

 

There is a big Zed meet at The Ace Cafe on Sat 20th Sept I'm sure you would be welcome.

 

Thanks for the welcome

 

I'll be sure to take a look at the changes!

 

I've done a few bits to mine too but mainly preventative maintenance. I've fitted new brakes, clutch slave cylinder, rebuilt the clutch master cylinder, stainless clutch line, scorpion exhaust and Pioneer DAB head unit. It's got the Bose system which it sounds pretty good with!

 

I've also done a few bits to the interior, such as paint up all the dash plastics that accumulate scratches. I've found Halfords flexible vinyl paint in black to be a near on perfect match for the zed's scratch hungry dash plastics.

 

Here's a few pics of mine as it stands at the moment

 

I've only ever been to the Orange Tree a few times but it was a lovely pub. Unfortunately (or fortunately) I'm moving to Reading next week for a new job, so I won't be around as much any more. I'm always driving through Frien Barnet when visiting my girlfriend who lives in Islington.

 

 

 

 

Welcome! Can I ask, how do you like the Scorpion exhaust? I'm thinking of getting one, but can decide between that or the Corba!

Cheers

Hi Guys,

Is this only applicable to the 70?

Cheers

Yeah, have been keeping it left on for the last few months. Will try cleaning the MAF's.

Do you reckon it uses much more fuel? The AC system in the Mrs MINI seems to make that drink a lot more.