Write Up Z4 Roof motor relocation day at Tony's

Redline

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British Zeds
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Location
Nuneaton
Model of Z
E89 20i msport
Thanks to Tony for arranging the day and many thanks to Mike for the hard work. You must have been a contortionist in a previous existence.
Nice to see a nice shiny motor coming out but a big relief to have it moved to a safer and kinder environment
Thanks to Mike for the diagnostic once over too.
 
Good day all round what with meeting Mike who came over to ours to relocate 7 roof motors and all the guys who I'd not met before today.
I can only admire Mike for his dexterity and knowledge for the way he did these jobs in short order at the same time removing the possibility of these roof motors dying in the future. I think I'm right in saying all had been previously replaced and placed straight back into the dangerous area for them to fail again, that will not happen now.
First thing was to open the overspill car park.
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Never met Richard Howard till today, a smashing chap who was a voice double for our daughter's father - in - law. Richard arrived before the Doctor.:thumbsup:
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Then Mike was soon there to start work.
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Next patient was Ian (Redline) who also to the chance for Mike to run a scan on his car.
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Ian and Richard seeing how it's done.
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Like this, that's how.
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Mike is just the right size for a Z4 boot.:)
Richard setting of home to Norfolk.
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Quickly followed by another Ian (Ed the Z)
To watch Mike do these was amazing when you see the position he has to work in.
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Niall (Nodzed) came along next soon followed by ZedM. Around about now I shot off to the local roadside café for some Butties.:thumbsup:
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The cruisers from Ollerton way came soon after and we all had a good natter and chatted about cars while Mike pressed on with the business of the day. After what was going to be the last one Jake24 from Z4Forum we were left with Ian, Mike and myself. My car was the last to be done and Mike said this was original and had not been touched and to be fair was in pretty good order with only the very bottom of the motor showing corrosion but was ready for removal to the safety of the boot area, so thank you Mike very much.
Hope you had a good run back home mate, see you around.

Tony.
 
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Excellent to see a group of like minded chaps enjoying a day together
 
Excellent write up. Looks like you've had a good day. I was planning on coming over but we have a friend up for the weekend from London.
 
This is what our forum group is all about, great comradeship :beer
 
We had a great run out from Papplewick; @Paul Rice @Rob T @Lazzzydog

Found some nice roads with a bit of mud =)), that I know Paul reeeeaaaallllyyy appreciated.

Shame I had the hardtop on :(

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Was good to meet at @t-tony and see some nice Z4s :thumbsup:

Had a good chat with @Nodzed about a Euro trip next year, so excited to see what gets planned :)

Big thanks to @t-tony for some tape to stick my wing mirror glass back on and also having a look at my rear light cluster bolt (that had snapped off). Very much appreciated :thumbsup:
 
My pleasure Jim, it's what we're all about after all. :)

Tony.

ps. When you glue that bolt into the light unit leave the shoulder just below the surface level and fit a flat washer on the stud before fitting it back on the car mate.
 
By the way was nice to meet Tony @Lazzzydog and Rob @Rob T today, hope to see you both again soon. Always good to see Paul too.

Tony.
 
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Nice piccys. Feel like I've missed out now being so close to home :(
 
You can't be everywhere at once my mate, would've been nice if you could've come over but there's always next week. Meat man came .................;)

Tony.
 
Pms!!
You can't be everywhere at once my mate, would've been nice if you could've come over but there's always next week. Meat man came .................;)

Tony.
Pms!!! I'm pleased he remembered to call. Yep be there Saturday mate int festa!
 
He said to Shirl, "I see he's got his playmates over again!" =))

Tony.
 
Nice piccys. Feel like I've missed out now being so close to home :(
If yours is tucked up for the winter, you’re always welcome to ride shotgun or have a go.
 
Your a Polak, you would nick it .... :D

He's only half Polak, he would just nick the best bits ......................................... :whistle::whistle::whistle:

Tony.
 
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