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Re: Sir Percivals 250 Cali build thread
« Reply #15 on: March 31, 2016, 08:08:43 PM »
Found out a harsh lesson yesterday. Nipped down to see what was happening at DNA, chat with Brian, cup of tea, everything good....then found out that security of the car, when Calified, relies on having remote central locking.

Mine doesn't...it has central locking but the type that only operates from the key in the lock. Apparently, according to BMW, the remote operation was a dealer option back in the day.

My own fault for not spotting the difference between "central locking" and "remote central locking"

Something for anyone buying a donor to think about.

I will now have to invest in an aftermarket remote kit....its not a problem, its not expensive...it's just annoying >:(
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Re: Sir Percivals 250 Cali build thread
« Reply #16 on: April 01, 2016, 08:27:31 AM »
Worth noting (I hope mine is OK). I guess a few of us will now have collected information about buying Z3s & what to look out for. Maybe we should start a thread collecting this information in a single place for future buyers.
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Re: Sir Percivals 250 Cali build thread
« Reply #17 on: April 01, 2016, 11:13:42 AM »
Not a bad idea Dock.
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Re: Sir Percivals 250 Cali build thread
« Reply #18 on: April 06, 2016, 08:24:11 PM »
After extensive research into remote central locking for my Z3 I found, by accident, mention of a good kit on one of the Z3 forums. Its called the Stellar 45p, by Autoloc.

The beauty of it is that it plugs in to the existing locking system, so plug and play. The only thing that has to be removed is the glove box, for access to the plug hole.

Did a big search only to find that its pretty much unavailable over here, so I have ordered one from Amazon in the US. Going to take about 4 weeks to arrive at a cost of approximately 95 quid.

There are kits as cheap as a tenner on ebay....but didn't fancy any of them...and the cheapest quote I had from an auto electrician was about £300 fitted...so I hope the 45p is as simple to fit as it sounds :-\
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Re: Sir Percivals 250 Cali build thread
« Reply #19 on: April 18, 2016, 09:01:10 PM »
Nothing happening at the moment.....re-fitting the bathroom....joy of joys :(...still the shows on the way ;)
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Sir Percivals 2fifty Cal build thread
« Reply #20 on: May 06, 2016, 08:53:10 PM »
Enjoyed the show a lot, a great day. Finally met Paul (+Dad), Chris (+ wife) and Tricky (+ 2Fifty)....on the DNA stand.

My wife has finally given her approval and I shall be seeing Brian to place a deposit, hopefully next week.

Oh, and the bath is fitted (if anyone cares)  :-\ Flooring starts tomorrow....sooner I finish, the sooner I can start plying with the Z.
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Re: Sir Percivals 2Fifty Cal build thread
« Reply #21 on: May 16, 2016, 05:38:15 PM »
Got an hour on the car today....whilst silicone drying. Battery dead. I knew where I had to start, the dreaded boot wires. Opened the boot lid, unwrapped the wires and this is what I found;

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Re: Sir Percivals 2Fifty Cal build thread
« Reply #22 on: May 16, 2016, 05:42:29 PM »
Wires twisted, some broken completely, some with historic poor repairs, pretty much all of them with cuts and nicks down to bare wire. This could be the source of my locking problems and certainly could be the reason for the flat battery.

Next break in bathroom duties, all hands to the soldering iron.

Strangely it is quite satisfying to find a physical defect that can be put right....rather than a mysterious one that you can't find....or something intermittent.
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Re: Sir Percivals 2Fifty Cal build thread
« Reply #23 on: May 16, 2016, 07:31:55 PM »
Sir P.  It's probably the same person who messed with my SL and my GTM.
Most of the SL problems were sorted before it became a West Coast but I still get the odd gremlin.

When I bought the GTM there was a bundle of wire that looked a bit scruffy.  I'll tidy that up a bit I thought.  I cut the first tie rap and it went "SPRONG" There was suddenly a ball of wire, it was like a cartoon.  There was wire runs that changed colour, wire gauge, there was wires that went nowhere, wires that were bear ( just copper), wires that were charred ( not good in an FG car) and just wires.  Some joints were bear, some were just twisted together and there were about half a doz wires just pushed down the side of the battery posts.  There were some that even finished at a self tapper in the FG ( not a good body contact).   My introduction to kit car wiring..
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Re: Sir Percivals 2Fifty Cal build thread
« Reply #24 on: May 16, 2016, 09:20:20 PM »
I almost bought a GTM Rossa back in the day...ended up with a Pimlico for the Missus instead....at least the wiring on the Pim was easy, just re-furbish the mini loom and clip it in.

Seriously, this boot wiring is a major failing on BMW's part, it is a regular fix on all the Z forums...and happens at some point to almost every Z...so its not like they didn't know it was a weak-spot.

I'm hoping that when it is Calified the wiring is freed from this ridiculous right angle routing....then it will no longer be a worry :)
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Re: Sir Percivals 2Fifty Cal build thread
« Reply #25 on: May 22, 2016, 08:30:59 PM »
Well it's now official...nipped down and saw Brian on Thursday, and I have just sent through my deposit by BAC's (in my pyjamas)

All system go now.

Paul 79....you always knew it was only a matter of time, you Mystic Meg you  ;D

As for the boot wiring....just a temporary repair is all it requires as Brian tells me none of it is required....Hurray! ;)
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Re: Sir Percivals 2Fifty Cal build thread
« Reply #26 on: May 22, 2016, 10:11:31 PM »
Great news Sir P

looking forward to ALOT OF PHOTOS as you progress...  ;D ;D ;D


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Re: Sir Percivals 2Fifty Cal build thread
« Reply #27 on: May 23, 2016, 09:50:23 PM »
Oh, and more great news....the bathroom is finished......I'm so sad  :'(
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Re: Sir Percivals 2Fifty Cal build thread
« Reply #28 on: May 23, 2016, 10:19:43 PM »
Sir P.   How appropriate.

Congratulations on your purchase.

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Re: Sir Percivals 2Fifty Cal build thread
« Reply #29 on: May 25, 2016, 08:40:40 PM »
I was going to have my 250 in Rosso Corsa....but looking at the colour swatches that Dock Green posted I am tempted by rosso Rubino 16119MM(Ruby Red).

I found this great site that lists all the Ferrari colours (including all variations of Reds, Yellows, Greens and Blues, whites....oh, and Tan :-\  and shows them applied to actual cars...it's a great help for colour choice.

http://www.ferrari-collection.net/color/ferrari_colors.htm

Anyone for 'Giallo Lady Gaga'?....Furrari, I'm looking at you... ;)

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