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by mich
Sat 01 Apr, 2023 03:14
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rear window beading.
Replies: 7
Views: 16896

Re: Rear window beading.

My Z has the flap you mention and the beading just provides an extra seal, you could get rid of the beading and find a product that would make the flap look better
by mich
Fri 24 Mar, 2023 09:46
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rear window beading.
Replies: 7
Views: 16896

Re: Rear window beading.

I have just had the steering rack overhauled + other work and a full service which has cost quite a packet and normally I would not hesitate to get the new window etc but my circumstances have changed with time, the market down here has not been in favor of Z’s so I may just sit on it for a while an...
by mich
Thu 23 Mar, 2023 10:21
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rear window beading.
Replies: 7
Views: 16896

Re: Rear window beading.

mich, I've been reading and reading, I just don't understand your probelm. Seems like no one else either. Please specify more, and maybe we can help you. OK LaRy, well as you know the rear window is attached to the hood by a Zip and the Zip is protected from the elements by a plastic beading which ...
by mich
Sat 18 Mar, 2023 10:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rear window beading.
Replies: 7
Views: 16896

Rear window beading.

Anyone had issues with rear window beading coming off on 2002 roadster? It hides the join between window and hood, mine has just started and effects about 20-25mm at the moment I intend to restick with super glue and hope the plastics are compatible with the glue. Any advice appreciated.
by mich
Tue 07 Feb, 2023 10:12
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Power steering system restoration/service
Replies: 2
Views: 3656

Re: Power steering system restoration/service

I realise that this is an old post but it caught my eye because my Z3 is with my local repair man (not a BMW dealer) it failed a WOF (warrant of fitness) because of a leak from the steering rack, they will remove rack and send for repairs at an estimated cost of approx. NZ$ 1900.00. I cant sell with...
by mich
Mon 07 Nov, 2022 02:51
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 Boot light
Replies: 3
Views: 2417

Re: Z3 Boot light

motco and Rob, Thanks for the info, unit removed OK the bulb was too hot to touch but is now in a safe place.
by mich
Sun 06 Nov, 2022 10:34
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 Boot light
Replies: 3
Views: 2417

Z3 Boot light

Hi Guys, I have a basic question on my 2002 Z3 roadster. I just want to remove the bulb from the boot light, BUT I am now in my mid 80s and have only half of my sight in one eye plus I am not as agile as I used to be, the car is used very infrequently by my wife but the light is staying on all of th...
by mich
Thu 24 Dec, 2020 03:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Spare parts book
Replies: 4
Views: 1992

Re: Spare parts book

All fixed thanks chaps...
by mich
Wed 23 Dec, 2020 20:04
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Spare parts book
Replies: 4
Views: 1992

Re: Spare parts book

Thanks I will be on it today.
by mich
Wed 23 Dec, 2020 02:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Spare parts book
Replies: 4
Views: 1992

Spare parts book

Is there a spare parts list/book/manual on line for the Z3. I apologise if this is in the wrong forum.
by mich
Sun 20 Dec, 2020 02:02
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Exhaust emission values have deteriorated
Replies: 8
Views: 3979

Re: Exhaust emission values have deteriorated

It seem that it was an air leak as predicted by everyone, have only done short runs so time will tell. Thank you all for the help and advise. :D
by mich
Sat 12 Dec, 2020 22:28
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Exhaust emission values have deteriorated
Replies: 8
Views: 3979

Re: Exhaust emission values have deteriorated

Just had a run and the Z behaved OK no misfiring on hard acceleration or when maintaining a steady 100kph (our limit) also no vibrations from engine, idle seems a bit rougher than normal but does not stall as it did when it had vanos problems at 5000k it has now done 52.000 k. Warning light still on.
by mich
Fri 11 Dec, 2020 09:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Exhaust emission values have deteriorated
Replies: 8
Views: 3979

Re: Exhaust emission values have deteriorated

I do have it booked in for checking on monday and hope to have a run in it over the week end unfortunately we do not have a BMW dealer local so will entrust it to the local Ford man.
by mich
Tue 08 Dec, 2020 23:50
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Exhaust emission values have deteriorated
Replies: 8
Views: 3979

Re: Exhaust emission values have deteriorated

Thanks 137699 not burning oil, I have not had a chance to go for a spin yet will get back and post when I have.
by mich
Tue 08 Dec, 2020 04:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Exhaust emission values have deteriorated
Replies: 8
Views: 3979

Exhaust emission values have deteriorated

While taking the Z3 for its annual WOF my wife had a warning light come so I have checked handbook and it said, “Exhaust emission values have deteriorated” I should explain that the car spends most of the year in the garage and last year traveled only 250k. I have not yet driven the z myself and jus...
by mich
Sun 05 Aug, 2018 04:13
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Hood cleaner 83 12 9 408856
Replies: 2
Views: 4819

Re: Hood cleaner 83 12 9 408856

Thanks Rob that is the one, I don't know why it's no longer in production I always found it OK.
by mich
Sat 04 Aug, 2018 21:48
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Hood cleaner 83 12 9 408856
Replies: 2
Views: 4819

Hood cleaner 83 12 9 408856

I have a container of the BMW hood cleaner 83 12 9 408856 that I purchased about 10 years ago but the instructions have disappeared does anyone remember the procedure to use this, do you use direct onto a dry roof or soak the roof first and how long do you leave it before rinsing off? I am assuming ...
by mich
Sat 25 Mar, 2017 03:58
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Dead Battery.
Replies: 19
Views: 6100

Re: Dead Battery.

I have now brought a “Power Train” trickle charger it says 3 stage charge system 12v 1.6 amp, has been on for about 26 hrs and still showing charging. Battery had enough charge in it to start car easily so must be nearly there. The manual says it brings the battery up to 95% charge then goes into fl...
by mich
Wed 01 Feb, 2017 20:53
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Dead Battery.
Replies: 19
Views: 6100

Re: Dead Battery.

The same type of thing has happened to me but my battery is only 3 yrs old approx, but car seldom used. The battery has a powerprobe indicator window which changes colour with the condition of the battery: Black = charge Green = charged White = replace How accurate are these and do you view in the ...
by mich
Sun 29 Jan, 2017 23:27
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Dead Battery.
Replies: 19
Views: 6100

Re: Dead Battery.

Am not convinced about the indicator on the battery, unless I've a duffer. The Carcoon I keep the car in winter months comes with a built-in constant trickle charger which is always on. The car starts first turn of the key but on checking the battery indicator it's either black, or possibly blank. ...
by mich
Sun 29 Jan, 2017 04:11
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Dead Battery.
Replies: 19
Views: 6100

Re: Dead Battery.

The same type of thing has happened to me but my battery is only 3 yrs old approx, but car seldom used. The battery has a powerprobe indicator window which changes colour with the condition of the battery: Black = charge Green = charged White = replace How accurate are these and do you view in the s...
by mich
Sun 28 Aug, 2016 21:10
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: BMW reliability?
Replies: 24
Views: 33891

Re: BMW reliability?

I have one rodent deterrent that has worked for the last 2-3 years (I thought it was given on this thread?) and that is to leave the bonnet up over night,
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by mich
Fri 01 Apr, 2016 02:31
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Anybody had their Z from new?
Replies: 10
Views: 3079

Re: Anybody had their Z from new?

Not from new but second owner @5000 kilometers.
by mich
Sat 16 Jan, 2016 01:22
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: A big old cat!
Replies: 12
Views: 6764

Re: A big old cat!

In its day the "E" was way ahead of the rest it had independent rear suspension on a production car, all Aluminium Body Jaguar were one of the leaders in that, and it was a looker, its predecessor the XK range were very old school in comparison.
by mich
Fri 15 Jan, 2016 02:45
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: A big old cat!
Replies: 12
Views: 6764

Re: A big old cat!

Bonzo wrote:Yeah, I know it was a bass clef, as opposed to a treble clef. I'm a drummer, so you and I are brothers in groove and rhythm! 8-)
:cheers,
Bonzo.
Have sent you a PM.
by mich
Thu 14 Jan, 2016 01:32
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: A big old cat!
Replies: 12
Views: 6764

Re: A big old cat!

Bonzo wrote:What's with the avatar Mich?
It is a musical symbol indicating the "Bass Clef" I used to stuff around on the Double Bass before I became old and stupid :lol:
by mich
Wed 13 Jan, 2016 20:52
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: A big old cat!
Replies: 12
Views: 6764

Re: A big old cat!

No matter what the breed those that drive roadsters are a band of brothers.
by mich
Sat 09 Jan, 2016 02:28
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: has anyone got (or had) an E46?
Replies: 21
Views: 8722

Re: has anyone got (or had) an E46?

A bit late I know but I have a E46 Coupe 330i which is now used more than the Z, it has a few more bells etc but as I am getting on a bit I find them very useful such as cruise control and rear parking sensors also the run flat tyres are not the evil devil that were depicted years ago, but it is a l...
by mich
Tue 15 Dec, 2015 00:49
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Warning lights on after a service
Replies: 8
Views: 5977

Re: Warning lights on after a service

Phase 1. Well in the end I took the car back to the dealers and it was the Brake master cylinder sensor at fault so NZ$977 later it was fixed, they would accept no responsibility and kept repeating “The sensors are sealed units and it was an internal fault so not our fault” All the way to the deale...
by mich
Fri 30 Oct, 2015 03:22
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Warning lights on after a service
Replies: 8
Views: 5977

Re: Warning lights on after a service

Thanks for your replies Del and Southernboy in the end I suppose it depends upon how honest the Service Manager is, just my word against his, it really would be too much of a coincidence to claim it was nothing to do with the service.
by mich
Wed 28 Oct, 2015 22:26
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Warning lights on after a service
Replies: 8
Views: 5977

Warning lights on after a service

Please excuse my posting with reference to my E46 Coupe but I know some of you have other cars than Z3 or Z4. I recently had an Eng oil, coolant and brake fluid service, On the way home the DSC and Hand Brake light came on briefly with an accompanied bleep then all was well for a couple of days but ...
by mich
Thu 01 Jan, 2015 19:51
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Window drop with hood operation ?
Replies: 12
Views: 3638

Re: Window drop with hood operation ?

My Coupe automatically lowers the windows about 10mm when opening the door and of course raises them when the door is shut all other window operations when entering are controlled via the key.
by mich
Wed 31 Dec, 2014 23:06
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Window drop with hood operation ?
Replies: 12
Views: 3638

Re: Window drop with hood operation ?

I can confirm that you just have to have the windows down on the Coupe to get in and out as they have long doors and steeply curved side windows which severely limit access, in normal side by side parking it is a real hassle for those of advanced years to get in and out. The Z on the other hand pres...
by mich
Fri 17 Oct, 2014 20:26
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: She shimmies like my sister Kate
Replies: 9
Views: 2117

Re: She shimmies like my sister Kate

Scrapman wrote:So, tell me about Kate.........

A pleasure old chap..............

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6R4z_i1lN5c
by mich
Fri 17 Oct, 2014 04:14
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: She shimmies like my sister Kate
Replies: 9
Views: 2117

Re: She shimmies like my sister Kate

Thanks every one for your comments, it does seem that the brakes are the culprit you can see the discolouration of the disc (rf) through the wheel. Hey ho more B&**#2 expense. :lol: :lol:
by mich
Thu 16 Oct, 2014 03:49
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: She shimmies like my sister Kate
Replies: 9
Views: 2117

She shimmies like my sister Kate

I have not posted here for a long while but would like to run this past our resident experts: I have not taken the Z for a decent run for about 12 months so to day off I set for Taupo after 20-25k noticed a bit of steering wheel shimmy @50-55k/h that’s funny said me to Mrs mich, new tyres 12 months ...
by mich
Sun 15 Sep, 2013 02:25
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Drivers Door won't open
Replies: 5
Views: 1518

Re: Drivers Door won't open

Same problem caught up with me yesterday, "PANIC" have applied Singer sewing machine oil through key slot and sprayed door catch and post with Silicon. Its all I had handy.
by mich
Tue 16 Apr, 2013 21:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: BMW reliability?
Replies: 24
Views: 33891

Re: BMW reliability?

Boysie wrote: i was bit concerend one day though, when i discovered one
of the big traps had gone bait and all

That must have been a rather large nasty thing to do that ? :roll: :roll:
Must have been an Audi owner!
by mich
Mon 15 Apr, 2013 23:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: BMW reliability?
Replies: 24
Views: 33891

Re: BMW reliability?

I have bait the mice love it, The cats catch some but are vastly outnumbered, I was told to sprinkle Talcum powder but of course that blows away as soon as you start the car, traps work but only one at a time. They are wining I am doomed :roll:
by mich
Mon 15 Apr, 2013 22:00
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: BMW reliability?
Replies: 24
Views: 33891

Re:

Started first time and blew all the mice and spiders out of the exhaust pipe :D . I wish my mice had lived in the exhaust pipe :head: Ray I have just experienced a mouse infestation they have got into the Z and chewed the plastic around the central console and tried to nest in the engine compartmen...
by mich
Sun 31 Mar, 2013 02:40
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Demisting problem
Replies: 4
Views: 861

Re: Demisting problem

Thanks for your replies it must be an accumulation but we have had such a long, hot and dry summer it seemed improbable and Mike, of course it was not in recirculation mode but using it more is perhaps the best thing however due to age and health problems it may be that the time for selling is drawi...
by mich
Fri 29 Mar, 2013 22:59
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Demisting problem
Replies: 4
Views: 861

Demisting problem

Had problems with the demisting system on the Z last trip during the first 40-50k, the hood was up as it was a misty and chilly morning it made things worse to such an extent that I had to stop and clean the inside of the screen by hand, almost as if it was blasting water laden air onto the screen, ...
by mich
Fri 01 Feb, 2013 19:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Air Bag light
Replies: 13
Views: 2427

Re: Air Bag light

I am too old to get down on my hands and knees and fluff about :bawl: booked in to dealers for an under car check and they can fix it at the same time
by mich
Sun 27 Jan, 2013 02:30
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Air Bag light
Replies: 13
Views: 2427

Re: Air Bag light

I can't find any thing so will have to take to the dealers, thanks guys
by mich
Mon 21 Jan, 2013 20:22
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Air Bag light
Replies: 13
Views: 2427

Air Bag light

I have had a new battery fitted to the Z and apart from the radio (which requires re setting) every thing worked as per normal now a couple of starts latter the air bag warning light is staying on, I presume this could be just a matter of resetting or at worst a biggish problem, would it be just a c...
by mich
Mon 07 Jan, 2013 03:00
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Battery corrosion
Replies: 9
Views: 1790

Re: Battery corrosion

100% successful I was not expecting all the hissing etc when the soda came in contact with the acid residue but I let it do its work over night then cleaned off the dry remains (it looked one heck of a mess) and coated with clear grease and now it looks good, not a permanent fix but it will hold for...
by mich
Fri 28 Dec, 2012 04:47
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Battery corrosion
Replies: 9
Views: 1790

Re: Battery corrosion

Thanks Southernboy the batteries are in a plastic lined box so that will be OK, the method you mention is roughly what I thought I will give it a go and get back to you when completed I have to get a fine day as it will in the open and we have severe weather warnings. Thanks for posting :cheers
by mich
Wed 26 Dec, 2012 20:05
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Battery corrosion
Replies: 9
Views: 1790

Re: Battery corrosion

Vaseline?? I know this is a preventive but you need an Alkaline to neutralise which is what I am asking has anyone tried it??
by mich
Tue 25 Dec, 2012 22:54
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Battery corrosion
Replies: 9
Views: 1790

Battery corrosion

This is not really a Z related question it concerns my electric golf cart but I am calling upon the knowledge of our Electrical savvy members. Do you know of a product that will neutralise Battery corrosion at the terminals ? This is just a temporary repair until such time that I need new batteries ...
by mich
Sun 15 Jul, 2012 00:59
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: BMW aka ??
Replies: 2
Views: 1276

BMW aka ??

Does anyone know the different brands of Car and Motor Cycle that BMW now own?