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2fifty Chat / 250 Cali - kit original exhaust.
« on: June 06, 2020, 10:40:21 AM »
Can anyone tell me where dna sourced the exhaust that came as part of the kit originally and if anyone has been back to them since and had one made, please?    If for any reason this is a sensitive issue, please could you pm me.
Thank you.

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2fifty Chat / Re: Z3 , Stalks changed to vintage
« on: February 14, 2019, 11:35:05 AM »
I bought my kit secondhand and there were no stalks in it so I was unsure what the score was.   Thanks for the information Sir P on your steering wheel, which looks perfect for size and style.   Firefife you amused me as I am exactly the same, I have a Triumph Stag for high days and holidays and adapt quickly to indicators on the right but going back to the daily driver turns are completed accompanied with wipers !!   Thanks for the replies, they're much appreciated.  Graham2

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2fifty Chat / Re: Z3 , Stalks changed to vintage
« on: February 12, 2019, 08:06:19 PM »
Ah, thanks Sir Percival that explains it as I don't have the DNA stalks were they an extra?  When you say they were fitted without modification do you means not shortened or indicators remain on the left?  Just out of interest what size is your wheel as it looks spot on to me.

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2fifty Chat / Re: Z3 , Stalks changed to vintage
« on: February 12, 2019, 10:38:46 AM »
I haven't got cruise so one less stalk to worry about 🤔   Have you moved the indicators to the right ?  If so as you say no micro switch is necessary.   On the left are the wipers/bc , presumably the wipers could be moved to a switch on the dash, as a late 50's early 60's car would have been.    Are you retaining the features of the bc and if so where will the information be displayed?  Whether it is practical or not I'm not sure but I rather like the idea of one stalk on the right for indicators and main beam/flasher.   Those of you who've been there and done it what decisions did you make?   Any guidance would be much appreciated.

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2fifty Chat / Re: Z3 , Stalks changed to vintage
« on: February 08, 2019, 11:39:26 AM »
Madman, they look superb, a really nice job what do you think you will use the switch in the end for ?   If you only have one stalk, presumably for indicators, what side would you put it on a rhd car?   Graham2

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2fifty Chat / Re: Z3 , Stalks changed to vintage
« on: January 31, 2019, 12:52:37 PM »
To go back to the original question, has anyone sourced a supply of vintage stalks to suit the Z3 ?   Certainly those produced by Madman look very good, did DNA produce any if so were they part of an 'extras' kit ?  I'm a long way from needing them but would like to find a source or purchase some if they are available.   Any information would be much appreciated. Cheers, Graham2

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2fifty Chat / Re: Stainless headlight bezels
« on: January 21, 2019, 11:47:14 AM »
Hi Madman,

Just to confirm my interest in a set, really looking forward to seeing them.
Thanks,
Graham

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2fifty Chat / Re: Buying the right Z3.
« on: December 01, 2018, 10:40:23 AM »
There doesn't appear to be any consistency regarding the under bonnet area being painted black, other than black cars I've not found any whilst looking locally ish for a 2.8 or 3.0 donor car.

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2fifty Chat / Re: Stainless headlight bezels
« on: November 27, 2018, 05:34:42 PM »
Hi Madman,   could you please put me down for a set, I won't be in a hurry for them but I would like them handy for when I do need them.   Many thanks, Graham

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2fifty Chat / Re: Buying the right Z3.
« on: November 27, 2018, 10:39:13 AM »
Hi Mechman, great to hear from you, I am often in Southampton and know the city well.   I regularly travel on the A31 from Ringwood through Cadnam to Southampton.   The posts are all very interesting and helpful as I am at the stage of getting a donor.    I am currently completing the restoration of a Datsun 260z, about another 2-3 months should see it sorted.     I thought if I get a z3 now and run it around for the 2-3 months, get to know it, I will start dismantling in March'ish.   You know ,of course, what they say about the best laid plans!    Thank you for the offer of looking over your car, I will certainly take you up on that, there is no substitute for actually looking at something and chatting to the person who did the work, that opportunity is much appreciated.     Thanks again Mechman, I will message you to arrange a convenient moment.  Cheers, Graham

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2fifty Chat / Re: Buying the right Z3.
« on: November 25, 2018, 05:39:28 PM »
Thanks to everyone for your tips, some of which will make more sense to me when I get the donor car and start removing panels.   I will probably print off, a bit old fashioned I know, copies of the helpful information so as I can refer to them during the strip down and build.    Thanks again, your help is much appreciated. Graham

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2fifty Chat / Re: Buying the right Z3.
« on: November 24, 2018, 07:48:20 PM »
Wow another great job, just like the other build threads, the final picture of the dash to me seems the most complicated.  As some of you have completed your builds what areas of the build presented the greatest challenge?

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2fifty Chat / Re: Buying the right Z3.
« on: November 24, 2018, 12:26:47 PM »
Thank you for your replies, there are some very useful pointers amongst them.  I didn't know that the 3.0litre cars were black under the bonnet for example and if my research is correct the original 250's were also black under the bonnet?  Delighted with the responses from you, if anything further comes to mind please add it in.
Just out of interest I'm near Shaftesbury in Dorset is anyone in this neck of the woods building or has built a 250 Cali, I have only seen one in the flesh and that was JohnJames white car at Bristol Classic Car Show early this year.    If there was anyone building a car it would be useful to compare notes.   Thanks again for all the feedback.

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2fifty Chat / Re: Buying the right Z3.
« on: November 23, 2018, 05:36:53 PM »
Hi Madman,
Thanks, that helps as I also felt that air con would be a bonus.  I only wish I lived a little closer as I would certainly pop round to compare notes but unfortunately I'm in Dorset near Shaftesbury, so a bit of a hike!    What stage are you at and have you hit any particular problems, also have you any pictures of your progress to date?

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2fifty Chat / Buying the right Z3.
« on: November 23, 2018, 03:14:12 PM »
I know this is not strictly the right place to be saying 'Hello' but in an effort to kill two birds with one stone this is my first post and also a request for guidance, please.   I recently bought a DNA Cali 250 kit which I am anxious to get started on but I want to be sure I get the best/easier Z3 for the job.   I know for example that it is better to have 'remote' central locking and I wondered if there are any other items that it would be desirable to have and anything to avoid.   Is the 3.0 litre car a good idea for example, is air con. a good addition or a pain in the .... when it comes to the build?
Any help would be much appreciated.      I would just add that ALL the 250 Cali build threads are amazing and if I can produce something nearly as good I will be very pleased indeed.

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