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Got a message from the panelbeater tonight that the cad was done. Went and fetched it after work, wasted no time as I was quite excited to have it back. Hired a trailer and jumped in the touareg to collect it. overall very happy with how it looks, yes there are some minor imperfections if you’re being very picky but for the money I paid you absolutely cannot complain. Rust hole is fixed (they chopped a piece of the cowl out to access it, then welded it back in and painted it blending up the a pillar), rust holes in firewall fixed, rust around boot seal lip fixed and painted, as well as entire engine bay/front structure painted. All of that cost half of what another shop had quoted for just the engine bay paintwork. next up I need to waterblast the underside of the car, strip out all the suspension and under seal the whole underside. If anyone has any reccomendations for a good underseal product that can be applied via brush/roller that would be much appreciated, unfortunately don’t have anywhere where I can spray.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/z4/listing/5313079861?rsqid=008a05ff07ee45d798c2d96fd6c42d2e-002 Car audio trip down memory lane: Screens in the boot lid Flip up headunit H701 processor Crossovers on display DD Linear speakers Single din centre speaker Must have cost a fair bit of coin when installed

It is nice, and it has a towbar 🙂 It can be useful. Wish it had a sunroof. Imported from Japan 2017, how sure of the low kms can one be? It's very unusual for wheel bearings to be going at this low mileage.

^ that thing is pretty sexy. First Transporter vibes.

@Sammo what did you use the dye the rear parcel shelf? Have mine out currently and badly needs the same treatment.

Probably a 20 -30k install in its day. Looking like Alpine F1 components, IE scanspeak made speakers. Seen those at $1200 usd a pair second hand not that long ago. That system is very much top end alpine stuff from the day. Other than the soft top , great platform of excellent 3 way front stage. Still has kick panel mid bass position which is great compared with door locations.

Like today drove it to get groceries and back. About 15mins each way. Opened the boot about 10mins after arriving home and the fuel pump turned on for a split second. It’s as if it’s making sure there’s enough fuel pressure in anticipation of the next drive… The pump also briefly primes about 10mins after opening then closing a door. Has an error for the intelligent battery sensor so could be related. Rescued another one to restore and move on, think there was a post about it on here. Terracotta leather will look loads better in a black car, plus the oil temp gauge is helpful for track days.

Given I am selling the same car (on behalf) I will collude on price for the time being haha

this is such good value for money Ray! I am tempted haha