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Chas C

Donation sent - hope it helps some.

Chas C

Just had call from the boss, seems that both keyfobs will unlock the boot but not the car doors.

Doors will open manually (with key) but the petrol cap stays locked.

Anyone have any idea's what might be causing this ?

Edit: all seems to be working fine again - strange indeed.

Chas C

Just been into my local dealership for an engine fault and they found that my springs were broken too. Is this a common fault on Z4's? Yes its common - had mine replaced by an independant who told me is was a common problem on a number of cars - seems a manufacturer in 2002-2005 had an issue on mat...

Chas C

Do you have any details, is it full kit, do you know if it fits a 2003 with Business CD fitted ?.

Thanks

Chas C

Welcome Mark, I have an ex Tice 2.5S auto the first one they got in 2003, just over the border in Hampshire.

I cannot make the 29th, but would be interested in a meet later - subject to no rain (as winter is for WW kayaking).

Chas C

Did you change your phone - I don't have BMW bluetooth, but have had nothing but problems with a new phone and my car, the old one is still fine.

Seems that the newer bluetooth phones are not always backward compatible with older car installed bluetooth systems.

Chas C

MrPoz wrote:I think you are confused chas,

We all know most online games are multiplayer, who wouldnt?!

oppps

Chas C

Battlefied Bad Company supports multi play - so far have had 28 (14 on each team). Had issues some time ago with stuttering and replaced the wireless link with a wired one - PS3 to router - now as long as BT behave I have no issues. Seems PS3 wireless is quite poor performance. Works very well as a ...

Chas C

I have the 2.5SI with business CD.

Have decided the best option is to replace the head with an IPOD and bluetooth head. Its about the same cost as DICE / ICE but you get full iPOD control including playlists and full screen.

Have not done it yet though

Chas C

Thanks Greg - I've looked at BMW sites but they only seem to offer a pre-sales installation that I can see, do they also do a dealer fit "post sales" kit now ?.

If so this seems likely to be the better option.

Chas C

I have a 2003 2.5si Z4 with standard business CD. I'd like to add an iPOD connection that will allow full control of the iPOD connected and allow playlists to be used. What options do I have on adaptors ?, not too bothered about cost. Should I change the head and amp to achieve this - if so what to ...

Chas C

Bloke wrote:
How do I get 4 PS2's in my car................

and then drive to Wembley, where I normally get my tyres...

Stack them up in the boot and tie them down - easy.

Chas C

So I disconnected the battery - the Handsfree has reset and works great, even the clock allowed me to reset it to the right time. However when I tried to restart the car the engine made a clicking sound and the lights flashed on with a relay blinking the indicators and the engine did not respond at ...

Chas C

Seemed to have earlier missed this post, hopefully more help is winging its way via pay pal.

Chas C

http://www.microfuzion.co.uk -- £99 and NO subscription. :wink: At the moment :roll: but I think eventually they'll all charge, it's the software/hardware question, look at Microsoft he made all his money on the software. Information is money :!: Had mine for two years - no charges yet - and its gu...

Chas C

My bluetooth hands free has locked up - seems that I need to disconnect power to reset it and the easiest way is to do this via the battery.

If I do this will it mess up the car in anyway ?

Or do I need to pull the dashboard apart to disconnect at the handsfree unit.

Chas C

rustyz4 wrote:Thanks for tha advice,, guess I will have to add that to my " to do list"

Yep when I found out what was needed to be done and the cost - it went onto my future "perhaps" list too

Chas C

From what I remember you'll need the full kit including small amp for each speaker. The ouput of the basic HiFi is too low and all speakers have small amps behind them. If your serious about an upgrade might be better to get a professional to do it for you, add a seperate amp and replace all speaker...

Chas C

I think unless you have the upgraded HiFi the two in the doors are not connected.

Chas C

Try Warranty Direct - roughly half that cost.

Chas C

Window fully up, roof up. No noise whatsoever with roof down. Seems behind my head if you know what i mean. Sounds very similar to mine - I found if I pressed the rubber seal it stopped. If its under warranty get your stealer to re-adjust the window height - mines out of warranty so I just turn the...

Chas C

Do you notice the rattle with the roof up and window up or down.

You can get a rattle caused by the window not seating properly into the roof rubber seal. Stealer can fix this for you by adjusting the window height.

Chas C

Yes - all on the stick

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dsroom wrote:I enquired about this with my main dealer, and they say that it will also require a multi-function steering wheel in order for this to work.

That's rubbish - I have a 2003 2.5 Z4, with cruise control but no multi-function steering wheel from new.

Chas C

If its so good why no roller test charts showing before and after performance graph's - looks dodgy to me IMHO.

Chas C

gforce wrote:I ended up buying one from a bmw spares supplier....very good price infact.

I have two badly scored front one's due to my other half's bad parking - where did you get your's from ?.

Chas C

double post grrr

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Also do you have the back shelf up or down - its adjustable in the boot and needs to be down for the hood to be retracted.

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trimmtrabb1 wrote:Cheers guys. I'd just like to stress that the cover i;m on about is the one that just covers the roof not the whole car. the main reason is cause of my pesky cat!

No need to add hole then - I have the full cover (keeps car clean too).

Chas C

I have one, it seems OK but I only use it under cover in the car port to stop the cat from sleeping on the roof.

You will need to remove the antenna or cut a hole for it.

Chas C

I have an original 2003 2.5 auto with sports button.

Edit - think mine was pre Si spec, leather seats, sport 18" alloys etc so likely its an early sports model.

Chas C

For some reason I can't reset the clock to BST, using the instructions in the manual.

Seem to recall having to download instructions from somewhere but seem to have lost them.

Chas C

Have same tyres/size on my car too but cant find anyone in my area who will put non-runflats on the car !!.

Who is doing yours for you.

Chas C

Not been able to log in today, tried to different PC's.

Anyone know if its down or a problem my end ?.

Chas C

Put the hood and windows up and take a drive down the motorway making sure there are no squeals coming from the window / roof joint.

Chas C

PVR wrote: The 2003 cars I drove at the time did not have the "shift" option, I think that was introduced on the steptronic models later on.

I have a 2003, 2.5 with auto and steptronic options, so they are available.

Chas C

Sadly last Saturday some dishonest creep put a dent in my drivers side front wing, behind the wheel, about 8cm round and 1cm deep, but its right over the standard crease that runs along the car from the front wing. We had the local camera's checked but it was impossible to see who did it. So now nee...

Chas C

Thanks Rob, well the £1k fine seems a little on the large side.

May just stick with original spacing - as it looks OK anyway.

Chas C

Thanks everyone for your advice, all very helpful, including the MOT comments as I would have never considered that. So it looks like I'll need two sets made up, one normal and one show. I'm looking for the following "A1ABC" as my "show" set. Then "A1 ABC" for my "...

Chas C

Not sure if this is the right forum :oops: Just bought a plate for my Z4, one letter, one number, three letters. But I need the characters equally spaced - however the seller (who offered to make plates for me) told me it was no longer legal to make these plates and they would not do them. So - how ...

Chas C

I went for Warranty Direct, at least that's what I think its called, at less than half the BMW cost for my Z4.

Chas C

I went for Warranty Direct, at least that's what I think its called, at less than half the BMW cost for my Z4.

Chas C

Zebedee - I'd seen the other Z4 in Barton on Sea (Hants) and wondered who it was.

I have the other silver 2003 Z4 but with 2.5 and black roof, usually driven by my wife.

I do like your grey roof - goes well with the car.

Good luck with the sale, are you staying with Z4 or moving elsewhere.

Chas

Chas C

Glad to hear your sorted.

I also have a 2003 2.5SE, with 14K miles.

Chas C

There is a locking mechanism for the roof at the top of the rear console that looks like it would open the top half of the console but it only locks the roof in place. The central part of the console opens from about half way down. It locks with the central locking - if it is this one and it does no...

Chas C

Take care where you buy from. US push to talk (PTT) radio's do not work on the same bands (frequencies) as the Europe radio's. Thus mixing them does not work. There are a large range of different products and manufacturers. I've used the Motorola one's, good reliability, good batteries, good recepti...

Chas C

After some thought and investigation I went for the MicroFuzion in black with the radar/laser detector. I saved a further £10 by ordering from the main distributor "MA Distribution Ltd" on 0845 2300480. Number taken from the MicroFuzion web site. Stocks have run out of black version, due i...

Chas C

Some good information here and thanks spokey for the feedback on the MicroFuzion. Based on using this in two cars its cost with accessories comes to around £190 with the GPS and detector. The new Snooper S6-6 Neo Plus is £269 (both GPS and detector) for fitting in two cars, but with twice the distan...

Chas C

Has anyone on the forum actually got one of these MicroFuzion GPS Detector's.

Certainly looks like a very good deal, I'd be interested in how good / accurate the GPS is.

Chas

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OK - that's enough taking the micky out of a new Zed driver (well at least I'm married to one). Well I spoke to her in doors today and she thinks if I can spend my weekend in Dartmoor (praying for a deluge), she can join you lot carefully driving around Ringwood and Weymouth (praying for dry hot wea...

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