camera doctor 25 Report post Posted April 13, 2015 Just ordered this yummy set up, www.advancedkeys.com/prod_ak105B.html which mimics the set up from the F30 / F80 etc So will get that wired up when she gets back from paint How do you get on with EWS and the steering lock ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francoisv 466 Report post Posted April 13, 2015 How do you get on with EWS and the steering lock ? Not sure yet, will have to have a look as I install it. From the user manual, this will bypass the EWS, but I will have to research the steering lock. Might look at removing it completely when I take out the ignition barrel. Security on the advanced key unit seems pretty good, but I have another 'secret' security step that won't allow the engine or electrics to be started in case of theft. But let's hope we don't get any sneaky thieving thiefs 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francoisv 466 Report post Posted April 16, 2015 Thought I'd start on the rear cabin wall trim. Took some trimming, but got the shape done. Now to just style it up a little. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francoisv 466 Report post Posted April 18, 2015 Finished the right rear guard off today. Hoping to finish off the rear sail tomorrow and then start on the front doors next week, ready for paint in 2 weeks 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted April 18, 2015 Lines are looking good from the pics. Needs more 12" rims an' flares? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francoisv 466 Report post Posted April 20, 2015 (edited) Lines are looking good from the pics. Needs more 12" rims an' flares?Yea, not sure 12" would fit On another note, spent yesterday and today stripping down the donor engine. It has seen better days, a lot of gunk and grime Edited April 20, 2015 by FrancoisPV Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted April 20, 2015 Ooooo that's a dirty girl... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted April 20, 2015 Was this the inspiration? http://www.zoopedup.com/blogs/m5-utemuted-5-mar-2010-25 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francoisv 466 Report post Posted April 20, 2015 Ooooo that's a dirty girl... Haha yea, filthy slag actually. Engine is full of gunk, but will be all new and clean soon Was this the inspiration? http://www.zoopedup.com/blogs/m5-utemuted-5-mar-2010-25 Haha yea I saw this in Perth 2 years ago and always wanted to do it. But obviously my fabrication skills and budget don't compare. But hopefully it comes out okay. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francoisv 466 Report post Posted April 20, 2015 2 hours and 3 plastic files later. Dropping them off to be sandblasted tomorrow, engine components being acid dipped this week by mate that works in the air New Zealand planes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotwire 352 Report post Posted April 20, 2015 YUK, another case of a badly maintained car! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted April 20, 2015 Watch out when you sand blast them, if they are the same as m50 ones they are made from muck metal and fall apart. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francoisv 466 Report post Posted April 20, 2015 I think they might be the same, I spoke to the blaster this morning and he also said he has had some rocker covers crack under blasting, so im going to go soak them in heavy duty degreaser for a few days and then water blast at home. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted April 20, 2015 (edited) Yeah that's what I ended up doing too after the first two fell to pieces. Petrol works well! Edited April 20, 2015 by Heisenberg 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francoisv 466 Report post Posted April 20, 2015 Just straight petrol and a scrubber? or straight petrol and a match? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1878 Report post Posted April 20, 2015 Yeah, learned the hard way when i had my m62 valve covers acid dipped. They're made of magneseum and go all flakey. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francoisv 466 Report post Posted April 20, 2015 Sh!t. good thing I posted here first. Will be some elbow greasing I think. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
will 169 Report post Posted April 21, 2015 Pop them in the dishwasher on dirty pot load when the boss is out... 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotwire 352 Report post Posted April 21, 2015 ^^^^^^ & Divorce upon the said's return.... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francoisv 466 Report post Posted April 21, 2015 Haha unfortunately, I am the residential dish washer and the boss is my 6 year old son. But I did land up using a heavy duty scrubber, degreaser and water blaster, cleaned them covers up good. Just need to sand down the flaky paint so I can get it coated. probably in a sand stone texture and gun metal grey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francoisv 466 Report post Posted April 22, 2015 (edited) My yummy push start security system arrived today. A few wires that will need to be connected. Edited April 22, 2015 by FrancoisPV 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kulgan 1042 Report post Posted April 22, 2015 Your a machine dude. I cant believe how quick this is coming along. About every 7 weeks I get a run of nights on my roster. Luv dropping in on your thread to see how it's coming alonng. Awesome work your doing. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francoisv 466 Report post Posted April 22, 2015 haha thanks man. Yes its coming along nicely now with having afternoons off to do some fabrication. And its always great motivation having positive feedback from fellow forum members, because sometimes it can seem that weeks go by and there hasn't been much progress, so the motivation is good 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted April 22, 2015 Going well! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francoisv 466 Report post Posted April 24, 2015 Decided to coat the covers myself. Went with 600 degree primer, sand stone grey and flat black engine paint. Waiting for the sand stone to dry, then will do a final coat or two of flat black. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
