not sure it is as good as my clock...
;-)
Yes, very happy so far
18 Sep 2014, 8:52pm
WCA - Build thread 3
18 Sep 2014, 9:01pm
It does look nice, BUT the clock is sorely missed!
23 Sep 2014, 2:07pm
Just picked it up from the trimmer.
Nice details like a zip to be able to adjust the handbrake without taking the console out
And bi-fold doors on the secret panel
Nice details like a zip to be able to adjust the handbrake without taking the console out
And bi-fold doors on the secret panel
23 Sep 2014, 2:10pm
How about a nice kitchen clock that you could hang on the centre console?
One big nail should be enough to hang it on.
Looks much nicer, you must be chuffed.
One big nail should be enough to hang it on.
Looks much nicer, you must be chuffed.
23 Sep 2014, 3:21pm
I am chuff to nuts with it.
Little things like they offset the gear stick gaitor so when it is parked it looks like a manual left in 1st gear, or the zip on the hand brake or the way the floor carpets are also edged in leather and they line up with the leather coming down from behind the seats or the leather collars around the roll hoop or the...
You get the picture
Little things like they offset the gear stick gaitor so when it is parked it looks like a manual left in 1st gear, or the zip on the hand brake or the way the floor carpets are also edged in leather and they line up with the leather coming down from behind the seats or the leather collars around the roll hoop or the...
You get the picture
23 Sep 2014, 7:25pm
Looks really nice WCA!
Shame about the secret panel not being secret any more......:-)
Shame about the secret panel not being secret any more......:-)
23 Sep 2014, 8:15pm
Shame about the secret panel not being secret any more......:-
Maybe I should stick a big clock over the front of it?
BTW my quarter lights are on the door and work fine :-) :-)
Maybe I should stick a big clock over the front of it?
BTW my quarter lights are on the door and work fine :-) :-)
24 Sep 2014, 2:55pm
Looking good nick. I think a nice chrome/stainless rear view mirror would top the job off!
24 Sep 2014, 6:22pm
Wife has warned me off buying any more cars :-(
Now it is looking pretty I am guessing she has an eye on it!
25 Sep 2014, 7:37am
She does like it much more now but she doesn't drive. That is the problem when I try to explain the need for a fourth car
25 Sep 2014, 3:05pm
The Maserati symbol in the wheel needs filling in with paint to make stand out
25 Sep 2014, 3:30pm
The Maserati symbol in the wheel needs filling in with paint to make stand out
I quite like it subtle. It is funny when people are trying to work out what the car is. I was sat outside a coffee shop with the car parked near by listening to three blokes discussing what it was.
Lots of pointing, teeth sucking and guesses like Jag, TVR, Ginetta. The were peering inside and you could see the moment when one of them spotted the emblem. He stood up, stepped back from the car and said with great authority - If you look at the front and those side grilles you can tell is it an old Maserati. His mates said it wasn't and they started looking again and he made a big show of staring inside and suddenly spotting the emblem. He then said loudly - I was right, it is a Maserati, there is the logo!
Made me smile
I quite like it subtle. It is funny when people are trying to work out what the car is. I was sat outside a coffee shop with the car parked near by listening to three blokes discussing what it was.
Lots of pointing, teeth sucking and guesses like Jag, TVR, Ginetta. The were peering inside and you could see the moment when one of them spotted the emblem. He stood up, stepped back from the car and said with great authority - If you look at the front and those side grilles you can tell is it an old Maserati. His mates said it wasn't and they started looking again and he made a big show of staring inside and suddenly spotting the emblem. He then said loudly - I was right, it is a Maserati, there is the logo!
Made me smile
25 Sep 2014, 3:51pm
WCA hearing you say you like things subtle, is a bit like Lady Gaga
saying she is shy and withdrawn..............
saying she is shy and withdrawn..............
25 Sep 2014, 5:39pm
WCA - I like your coffee shop story, it made me smile too.
The interior does look good.
Cheers, Paul.
The interior does look good.
Cheers, Paul.
25 Sep 2014, 7:58pm
Haven't checked this thread for ages but the car's looking great!
Can't believe you're seriously thinking of 350/400 BHP in a standard Z3 though?
"No need for major suspension changes"???
The chassis and suspension are on the edge with the 2.8 @ 190 and needed major mods (and preferably a full roof) to take the 3.2 M engine @ 320 BHP?
Can't believe you're seriously thinking of 350/400 BHP in a standard Z3 though?
"No need for major suspension changes"???
The chassis and suspension are on the edge with the 2.8 @ 190 and needed major mods (and preferably a full roof) to take the 3.2 M engine @ 320 BHP?
25 Sep 2014, 9:11pm
Big engine option has gone out the window unfortunately. Apparently it is now complete. Wife is happy with it which is good. It feels a bit strange driving it without half the interior missing but does look really good I think.
25 Sep 2014, 9:57pm
Haha I love that coffee shop story WCA. Looks good!
3 Oct 2014, 11:45am
Lens covers
Hi,
I wonder why you don't put on the lens covers. Do you have condensation problems?
Nice car!
Need to enlarge the holes for the side repeaters to put the new chrome and white ones in place.
I am hoping that getting some of these will work, I think they are what RedAndy was describing at Stoneleigh
http://www.google.co.uk/shopping/product/6917847432140992453?hl=en
I am hoping that getting some of these will work, I think they are what RedAndy was describing at Stoneleigh
http://www.google.co.uk/shopping/product/6917847432140992453?hl=en
Hi,
I wonder why you don't put on the lens covers. Do you have condensation problems?
Nice car!
4 Oct 2014, 7:50am
I wonder why you don't put on the lens covers. Do you have condensation problems?
I knelt on one lens cover and broke it. Can't be arsed to get new ones and I like the look without them
I knelt on one lens cover and broke it. Can't be arsed to get new ones and I like the look without them
20 Oct 2014, 3:27pm
Car color silver
Hi,
Does anyone has a picture or a simulation of this car in silver, I would lijke the original color, you see...
Best regards
Hi,
Does anyone has a picture or a simulation of this car in silver, I would lijke the original color, you see...
Best regards
21 Oct 2014, 9:00pm
Hi,
Does anyone has a picture or a simulation of this car in silver, I would lijke the original color, you see...
Best regards
Does anyone has a picture or a simulation of this car in silver, I would lijke the original color, you see...
Best regards
22 Oct 2014, 1:02pm
Color silver
Hi Chris,
Thanks for your simulation! It looks great in silver, although mine is more sparkling silver but it gives a good idea.
I would like to start my car next year (because I go on retirerement next year)
Free al last
Best regards,
Walter
Hi Chris,
Thanks for your simulation! It looks great in silver, although mine is more sparkling silver but it gives a good idea.
I would like to start my car next year (because I go on retirerement next year)
Free al last
Best regards,
Walter
22 Oct 2014, 1:46pm
That's exact colour i would like mine. With the dish on the wheels to be matching. Burgundy/maroon mirrors and wheel lip.
5 Mar 2015, 3:14pm
thought i'd throw some pics up for you in response to someones comment 
http://www.bimmerforums.co.uk/forum/f222/well-started-z3-t148409/#post1972586
http://www.bimmerforums.co.uk/forum/f222/well-started-z3-t148409/#post1972586
5 Mar 2015, 3:51pm
Thanks!
To be honest I am not too fussed by other peoples views and comments but it definitely looks better in the pic you posted than the early ones I did.
To be honest I am not too fussed by other peoples views and comments but it definitely looks better in the pic you posted than the early ones I did.