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by NorwegianBlue
Sun 29 May, 2011 15:02
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Has anyone tried the new Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2
Replies: 16
Views: 4632

Has anyone tried the new Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2

I'm in the process of trying to get new rear tyres. It's proving a real pain as I run 255's on the back and all the distributors have run out of Toyo Proxy T1-R's. Up to now I've had Eagle F1 GSD3's but as these can't be obtained now I thought I'd try the Proxies. So, now looking at going back to 24...
by NorwegianBlue
Fri 20 May, 2011 07:33
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Battle of Britain Display CRUISE - Sat 11 June 2011
Replies: 51
Views: 11323

Hi Guys,

We would like to come too, just need to confirm child care for the day first.

Neil
by NorwegianBlue
Fri 04 Feb, 2011 12:07
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: S54 M Roadster Census - Please help
Replies: 195
Views: 135686

Hi Hylts, It's me that has been compiling all this with the help of Alfie and a few others. Sorry you haven't had any feedback yet. When I started out doing this I foolishly thought that we could get all the cars in short time. Sadly this has not been the case albeit I am still on the hunt and still...
by NorwegianBlue
Sat 30 Oct, 2010 14:18
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: S54 Z3M Blue with Black interior - Dealer (62K miles)
Replies: 4
Views: 1558

Well spotted Shanty, this one just plugged a hole in the register :)
by NorwegianBlue
Fri 24 Sep, 2010 08:21
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: S54 M Roadster Census - Please help
Replies: 195
Views: 135686

I have you listed thanks. If you're still stuck with the options, somewhere I have a funn collection of brochures and price lists.
by NorwegianBlue
Sun 19 Sep, 2010 09:43
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Water in petrol filler
Replies: 6
Views: 967

I use a pipe cleaner to clear mine.
by NorwegianBlue
Fri 06 Aug, 2010 17:21
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Steel Grey S54 on Pistonheads!!!!
Replies: 28
Views: 3621

Hi Guys, Just got back from hols and saw this post. I do have this car on the register, so it's one of the three.
by NorwegianBlue
Fri 23 Jul, 2010 14:20
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Bling Door Trims For Sale
Replies: 2
Views: 1313

Still have these, just found them at the back of the garage, any offers???
by NorwegianBlue
Tue 11 May, 2010 19:14
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Just viewed a Z3M have some questions - can anyone help?
Replies: 11
Views: 1646

I went from a 2002 3.0i to a S54 M and there were some noticeable differences. The 3.0i definitely had more grunt at low revs, so a slight change of driving style was need to get the most out of the M. You will find though the M will definitely outpace the 3.0i by a long way once you know how to con...
by NorwegianBlue
Tue 09 Mar, 2010 09:33
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: S54 M Roadster Census - Please help
Replies: 195
Views: 135686

Get all excited this morning as found another missing S54. This was a nice Titainum Silver with Estoril Blue interior. Still got a way to go before we have a full house, there are 28 cars where there's no match between VIN and Reg and I have records of 17 cars I can't match to a VIN. It does tend to...
by NorwegianBlue
Fri 29 Jan, 2010 09:18
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: tent proofer .... spray or paint ? ... fabsil ?
Replies: 4
Views: 1071

I've used Fabsil on my car cover a number of times and it works fine.
by NorwegianBlue
Tue 29 Dec, 2009 19:45
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: S54 ///M On PH
Replies: 13
Views: 1619

This was a very early car in the production of S54's. It could be it came with those wheels and some early cars share spec with the earlier model. Not an unknown ar to us and looks quite nice too :)
by NorwegianBlue
Wed 25 Nov, 2009 13:01
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Now only 72 S54's?
Replies: 10
Views: 1412

From all the time I've been looking for S54's I've never heard of any being written off. However, as you say, over the years the odds are that some must have met an untimely demise.
by NorwegianBlue
Sun 22 Nov, 2009 18:55
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: S54 M Roadster Census - Please help
Replies: 195
Views: 135686

Thanks Phil that sounds like a good idea. Now the wediing is over, I'll try and get some specific questions put together that will help fill the gaps.
by NorwegianBlue
Fri 06 Nov, 2009 19:53
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: S54 M Roadster Census - Please help
Replies: 195
Views: 135686

All right guys I've done some tinkering on the old census and the consensus of opinion is I'm confused :? I have managed to fill quite a few blanks and few questions have been answered but as in any research you sometimes get more questions. So we now all 73 cars exist or did and we have colours for...
by NorwegianBlue
Fri 06 Nov, 2009 19:36
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: S54 M Roadster Census - Please help
Replies: 195
Views: 135686

The IOM car was sold back in March 2004. It has a black interior and hood, as extras it had Front side airbags and a Harman Kardon Hi-Fi.

The Reg is ST02 E**

Any one know of it?
by NorwegianBlue
Fri 06 Nov, 2009 17:31
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: S54 M Roadster Census - Please help
Replies: 195
Views: 135686

Me thinks I found your last Imola Red car :shock:

Just going through the data piecing all the blanks together and found a car that was sold by Lancaster BMW on the Isle Of Man.
by NorwegianBlue
Thu 05 Nov, 2009 18:34
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: S54 M Roadster Census - Please help
Replies: 195
Views: 135686

I second that WOW!

Will catch up soon, just in the middle of the school / dance / scout / hairdresser runs :oops:

:)
by NorwegianBlue
Thu 05 Nov, 2009 08:58
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: S54 M Roadster Census - Please help
Replies: 195
Views: 135686

The earliest car I have details for is 005, a Phoenix Yellow car that looks like it was a press car as the specification was a little different. When I look at the cars I have records for it is obvious that there's some large gaps in the early VIN's the majority of cars don’t really start until VIN ...
by NorwegianBlue
Wed 04 Nov, 2009 20:16
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: S54 M Roadster Census - Please help
Replies: 195
Views: 135686

If someone is in touch with thier local dealer can they let me know please. I can then let you have the blanks we need filling.

Thanks
by NorwegianBlue
Wed 04 Nov, 2009 08:35
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: S54 M Roadster Census - Please help
Replies: 195
Views: 135686

It's hard to believe the data has been archived. When I take my car in for a service and give them the VIN, they can tell me every last detail about my car. The info from BMW we need is quite simple. For those cars where we have a reg, colour, etc all we need to do is match it to a VIN. Then there's...
by NorwegianBlue
Tue 03 Nov, 2009 09:55
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: S54 M Roadster Census - Please help
Replies: 195
Views: 135686

Thanks to Nick for the VIN, that helps tick another off the list. Sadly it also means I now have 11 unknown cars. So that means I have 11 cars where we have no record of registration nor VIN, however I do have Reg's and VIN's for 36 cars and still trying to match VIN's the 37 cars that I have a reg ...
by NorwegianBlue
Fri 14 Aug, 2009 10:17
Forum: Performance
Topic: Tesco faulty fuel
Replies: 3
Views: 961

This must why our local station and the one in York had the 99 pumps sealed off for the last week.
by NorwegianBlue
Fri 17 Jul, 2009 10:46
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Chrome washer jets
Replies: 67
Views: 8886

When I bought mine I found they were supplied by Ron Styger. He has his own website and it may be worth emailing to find out. http://www.unofficialbmw.com/e36/exterior/e36_chrome_windshield_nozzles.html Somthing to keep in mind, the nozzel was a standard BMW part it was only the clip that was differ...
by NorwegianBlue
Wed 15 Jul, 2009 08:07
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Chrome washer jets
Replies: 67
Views: 8886

Have a look at this topic, they come from a supplier in the US. They are standard Z8 parts but need a clip underneath to get a snug fit. Well worth it!

http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1748
by NorwegianBlue
Mon 22 Jun, 2009 08:07
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rear Window Seam Repair - Hinder Later Replacement?
Replies: 1
Views: 494

Rear Window Seam Repair - Hinder Later Replacement?

In recent weeks I've noticed a small part of the seam around the rear window has come astray. It's easy to tuck back but later comes adrift again. The repair suggested of using a black silicone adhesive looks easy enough, so will give that a try later today. My question is however, after doing this ...
by NorwegianBlue
Fri 12 Jun, 2009 19:15
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Purchase help needed Pheonix Yellow S54 Z3m Roadster (2001)
Replies: 17
Views: 2152

I have a register of most S54's, if you have the reg or even better the last 3 digits of the VIN (should LB64???) I may be able to tell you more.

I also have a record of many old adverts so in some cases can track the sale of a car.

If you have the info, PM me and I'll get back ASAP.
by NorwegianBlue
Thu 04 Jun, 2009 07:35
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Doncaster Rolling Road Day - cancelled
Replies: 9
Views: 2158

If I'm around I wouldn't mind a go too.
by NorwegianBlue
Fri 27 Feb, 2009 16:34
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: M Roadster driving experience (DSC needed?)
Replies: 29
Views: 2291

That's the one !
by NorwegianBlue
Fri 27 Feb, 2009 15:33
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: M Roadster driving experience (DSC needed?)
Replies: 29
Views: 2291

There's an S54 M Roadster for sale in Nottingham. It's in Titanium Silver with a dark grey/black interior with what looks like the extended leather.I last saw it up for sale in '05 at Sytners in Nottingham when it had 27K on the clock. The only thing against from the add is the mileage. May be worth...
by NorwegianBlue
Thu 26 Feb, 2009 08:36
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: rare Z keyring
Replies: 12
Views: 1766

Wow, at thoses prices mine might be up there on Ebay too :shock:
by NorwegianBlue
Sun 15 Feb, 2009 19:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Is any diff noise acceptable?
Replies: 32
Views: 2826

Careful here...... don't jump to conclusions. I've now had three different Z3's and to a degree they are have a bit of noise coming from that area but after long and careful consideration I came to the conclusion it was the fuel pump. It's in the same location/direction and does make a high pitched ...
by NorwegianBlue
Mon 19 Jan, 2009 09:19
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: M by country?
Replies: 5
Views: 844

I have been compiling a register if the RHD S54's. Those 79 RHD cars were imported to the UK I think, allbeit I'm sure the correct figure is 73 as there's a gap in the VIN's. Of those cars I've manage to trace about 63 (35 with VIN's), so there may be a few out there. let me know if ever find any pl...
by NorwegianBlue
Fri 05 Dec, 2008 13:37
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Snow socks. Make your driving safer in the snow and on ice.
Replies: 8
Views: 1726

It would be seen like this in the UK..... By using these you would gain an unfair advantage..... you would brake quicker, thus the guy behind would be forced to run into the back of you, as he was adjusting his podi at the time, the lady behind him would sue as she smeard her lippy. Meanwhile the gu...
by NorwegianBlue
Tue 02 Dec, 2008 08:37
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Brake upgrade on Z3M.....Recommendations please
Replies: 30
Views: 4399

Last year I replaced mine with EBC brakes. Both front and rear I fitted the Ultimax Sport Slotted rotors to avoid problems with cracking. However, I can see that the OEM BMW disks are technically the better choice, vanity got the better of me. As for pads I went with EBC recommendations and fitted r...
by NorwegianBlue
Fri 21 Nov, 2008 11:28
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Oh F... Fiddlesticks - Interior Rear View Mirror Broken
Replies: 5
Views: 1078

I would be interested to know if anyone has replaced the euro manual mirror with an auto dimming one from the US? Would the wiring, connectors, electronics be the same so it's a straight swap? I've done some digging on the internet but can't find much to go on. At $400 it would be an expensive mista...
by NorwegianBlue
Fri 21 Nov, 2008 09:26
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Oh F... Fiddlesticks - Interior Rear View Mirror Broken
Replies: 5
Views: 1078

Oh F... Fiddlesticks - Interior Rear View Mirror Broken

Don't believe this, went to turn the car around on the drive, turned the knob on the mirror as I'd left it dipped and the dammed knob fell off in my hand. It looks like the shaft connecting the knob has sheared off. This morning I've a quick look on RealOEM and there are three number listed for my c...
by NorwegianBlue
Thu 06 Nov, 2008 08:46
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: NW trackday - Oulton Park - Nov 26th - £99 !!
Replies: 18
Views: 4827

Sadly I can't make this one but if anyone is thinking about it, I can confirm it's a great day and well worth it.
by NorwegianBlue
Mon 03 Nov, 2008 21:24
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Very Nice S54 on Pistonheads
Replies: 23
Views: 2985

Very Nice S54 on Pistonheads

No, it's not mine nor is it the girlfriends :)

Just found this one, sounds like a nice car if there's anyone in the market for an S54;

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/702496.htm
by NorwegianBlue
Tue 14 Oct, 2008 13:38
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Latest Z4 spy shots. Almost no camouflage!
Replies: 19
Views: 2143

Anyone know if there's an ///M with a V8 coming too?
by NorwegianBlue
Fri 10 Oct, 2008 12:47
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: all my service lights out after 7,515 miles is that right
Replies: 13
Views: 1448

Yes, they reset the lights on an oil service.
by NorwegianBlue
Fri 10 Oct, 2008 12:47
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: all my service lights out after 7,515 miles is that right
Replies: 13
Views: 1448

Yes, they reset the lights on an oil service.
by NorwegianBlue
Wed 17 Sep, 2008 13:24
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Just bought an S54 engined Z3M Roadster
Replies: 10
Views: 1365

Hi Mike, You should have my PM by now. I too concur with SpunkM and Alfie on points 1-3 but with your brakes it may well be worth driving the car for a while. I've found with mine, after being stood for a while they did feel uneven. However a good blast may sort them out. Actually thinking about it ...
by NorwegianBlue
Mon 15 Sep, 2008 14:24
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: S54 for sale on Pistonheads
Replies: 32
Views: 3841

S54 for sale on Pistonheads

I just came across this one while doing my weekly trawl of the adds for cars to add to the register. Looks quite nice, although they missed the strut brace and I really don't know where they get the descriptions from sometimes :)

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/700477.htm
by NorwegianBlue
Thu 28 Aug, 2008 19:05
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: S54 M Roadster Census - Please help
Replies: 195
Views: 135686

This is proving to be a lot slower than I'd hoped. To date I've only managed to trace 62 of the 73 cars. I have full details on only 34 so if there's anyone out there who has not contacted me, please do. You could summise that after this length of time, some may have met a sticky end but I still fin...
by NorwegianBlue
Wed 20 Aug, 2008 07:41
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Croft Track Day - October 17th - Oktobercroft'08
Replies: 27
Views: 4153

I managed to go to the last one and I can say this format was very friendly. You can come and go as you please and no pressure to get out there, or stay out when you should be sipping coffee.

Give it a go!
by NorwegianBlue
Mon 11 Aug, 2008 19:43
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Does anyone live near Derby to have a look at a black Z3M
Replies: 3
Views: 761

I'll be around later this week if you need an extra pair of eyes. PM me if you want to meet up.
by NorwegianBlue
Thu 31 Jul, 2008 09:58
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: 235 front tyres ?
Replies: 12
Views: 1943

I once had the 235/45's I chose them as on paper they were a closer match, however they did look chunky. No problems with rubbing etc. However, I now have 235/40's and they do look MUCH better. Again, no problems with rubbing and you'd never notice any difference on the speedo. On the back I have 25...
by NorwegianBlue
Thu 24 Jul, 2008 08:44
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Gone crazy?
Replies: 7
Views: 1596

I always find my car goes faster when it's had a good clean and polish :) so you never know. I never actually got around to fitting these pipes, they have been sat in the garage for some time now. However, next week, given a nice dry day they are going on the car..... so will let you know then how t...
by NorwegianBlue
Tue 22 Jul, 2008 12:36
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Gone crazy?
Replies: 7
Views: 1596

Luckily my next door neighbour works for a company that sells polishing kits (www.thepolishingshop.co.uk). Didn't take too long, just put the pipe on a bench and used my drill. It's a mucky job though, you'll need a mask and goggles. Sad thing though, one trip out in the rain and it'll all be gone :(