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roofer

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5,136 posts

211 months

Monday 30th June 2014
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Leins said:
roofer said:
Castrols Edge 10/60 smile
Let us know how you get on with it please
Will do, although I don't expect much trouble. It's had a couple of good hidings since, and is definitely running quieter . Not sure what the pissy stuff that was in it was mind.

bigpow

28 posts

232 months

Monday 30th June 2014
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This car is appearing everywhere ;-)...

roofer

Original Poster:

5,136 posts

211 months

Monday 30th June 2014
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bigpow said:
This car is appearing everywhere ;-)...
So are you...tongue out

chilistrucker

4,541 posts

151 months

Monday 30th June 2014
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just stumbled on this, stunning car and now watching with interest smile

i really want another 1 of these in the future.

stevie53

10 posts

196 months

Monday 30th June 2014
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roofer said:
There's a company in Poland. Google BMW edc refurb. Steering is heaven, I can now use the wheel to change direction rather than sending the front a text.
Thanks for that roofer, I'll be checking that out tonight!

My steering is possessed and it needs to be fixed before the car kills me or I kill the car!

Leins

9,468 posts

148 months

Monday 30th June 2014
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roofer said:
Leins said:
roofer said:
Castrols Edge 10/60 smile
Let us know how you get on with it please
Will do, although I don't expect much trouble. It's had a couple of good hidings since, and is definitely running quieter . Not sure what the pissy stuff that was in it was mind.
Good to know, ta! smile

roofer

Original Poster:

5,136 posts

211 months

Tuesday 1st July 2014
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stevie53 said:
roofer said:
There's a company in Poland. Google BMW edc refurb. Steering is heaven, I can now use the wheel to change direction rather than sending the front a text.
Thanks for that roofer, I'll be checking that out tonight!

My steering is possessed and it needs to be fixed before the car kills me or I kill the car!
A lot of people mess about with the pre load screw on the top of the box, Holman said they wouldn't touch the box if this had been disturbed.

It was an absolute bd to get out with the engine in, the heat shield took nearly 2 hours on its own. I have left that much skin in the engine bay they could use it to give Jordan an uplift in cup size ! But it was definitely worth it. If the worm and nut has gone, they're 700 quid from ZF, but I was prepared to buy a new box from BMW for £1100, glad they stopped making them now !

bigpow

28 posts

232 months

Tuesday 1st July 2014
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Looking forward to seeing it

roofer

Original Poster:

5,136 posts

211 months

Tuesday 1st July 2014
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bigpow said:
Looking forward to seeing it
Your turn at the bar if I remember right biggrin

stevie53

10 posts

196 months

Tuesday 1st July 2014
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roofer said:
A lot of people mess about with the pre load screw on the top of the box, Holman said they wouldn't touch the box if this had been disturbed.

It was an absolute bd to get out with the engine in, the heat shield took nearly 2 hours on its own. I have left that much skin in the engine bay they could use it to give Jordan an uplift in cup size ! But it was definitely worth it. If the worm and nut has gone, they're 700 quid from ZF, but I was prepared to buy a new box from BMW for £1100, glad they stopped making them now !
When you say the pre load screw, if that is the allen screw on top of the box then I'm screwed literaly from getting Holman to touch my steering box. Just spoke with mate who works on the car and the box has already been adjusted.
On a brighter note been in contact with Nagengast today and priced the rebuild of all 4 edc struts, I'm happy to say the cost is much more paletable than purchasing new units from BMW.

Thanks again for the information on who to contact.

roofer

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5,136 posts

211 months

Wednesday 2nd July 2014
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Bad news on the box. How much the shocks ? I was thinking of chucking mine in a suitcase and flying into Gdansk. £44 return !

bigpow

28 posts

232 months

Wednesday 2nd July 2014
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I'll be up over the next month most prob, if your allowed out. We can go drifting in the e34

bmthnick1981

5,311 posts

216 months

Wednesday 2nd July 2014
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I'd be interested to know how much on the shocks as well, was considering getting the EDC shocks on my old e38 750 refurbed...


stevie53

10 posts

196 months

Wednesday 2nd July 2014
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will need to try and source another steering box that hasn't been tampered with which may prove difficult!

1130 euros for all 4 shocks including return carriage, carriage to Poland extra

reply from Nagengast below:

FRONT SHOCKS
regeneration inside + sandblasting and painting(powder coating)
cost per shock with protection is 300euros
REAR SHOCKS
regeneration inside and cleaning loose rust and painting
cost per shock with protection is 250euros.

shipping costs from Poland to Uk is 30euros
repair will take 14-21 days and comes with 2yr guarantee
front shocks to have wheel hub and ABS sensor removed before sending.

Roofer, do you fancy taking 2 cases with you, 1 for mine!biggrin

roofer

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5,136 posts

211 months

Thursday 3rd July 2014
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stevie53 said:
Roofer, do you fancy taking 2 cases with you, 1 for mine!biggrin
biggrin. Shall get the scales out!

bmthnick1981

5,311 posts

216 months

Thursday 3rd July 2014
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stevie53 said:
1130 euros for all 4 shocks including return carriage, carriage to Poland extra
Great thanks