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by OLL1E
Tue 07 Mar, 2006 13:47
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: New Soft Top
Replies: 1
Views: 353

I was toying with that idea too, i decided to go for a new rear screen instead made the world of difference, then used renovo on it.. looked like new but since the crap weather its already gone a bit weird.. I had a quote for around £700 ex VAT for a total new hood and screen. This was using a compa...
by OLL1E
Tue 07 Mar, 2006 13:43
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Insurance Time
Replies: 52
Views: 14398

oh and 6 points! doh (You will laugh at this! I got 3 points and £60 fine for 34 miles an hour on a scooter!) DOnt ask what i was doing on it..

Other 3 were from a red light (swear it was amber :oops: )
by OLL1E
Tue 07 Mar, 2006 13:40
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Insurance Time
Replies: 52
Views: 14398

I went with Bell in the end £1100 fully comp with 9 years no claims

Age 25 though!!
by OLL1E
Thu 02 Mar, 2006 20:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: rear shock rattle (again)
Replies: 2
Views: 611

I supose age?? You replace the mount its self
by OLL1E
Thu 02 Mar, 2006 18:37
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Interesting number plates spotted.
Replies: 52
Views: 11410

2 digit plates are called dateless plates they are becoming rarer and rarer they were the first plates.. I believe the first uk plate was A1

F1 went on sale last year god knows what its worth, look on www.regtransfers.co.uk there are some for hundreds or thousands
by OLL1E
Tue 28 Feb, 2006 21:30
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Interesting number plates spotted.
Replies: 52
Views: 11410

This one is pretty good too.. On a DB9 around Bournemouth

FA51 CAR
by OLL1E
Tue 28 Feb, 2006 21:25
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Interesting number plates spotted.
Replies: 52
Views: 11410

8M on one of only 64 Aston Martin V8 Volante's

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by OLL1E
Tue 28 Feb, 2006 21:20
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rattles
Replies: 16
Views: 2077

Rear top shock mounts most probably, had mine replaced today no rattles as yet!

Could be the shocks to apparently these make noises
by OLL1E
Tue 28 Feb, 2006 19:36
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: seat wobble
Replies: 17
Views: 1899

Mines got 55k on it... suppose its to do with all the acelerating and braking,
by OLL1E
Tue 28 Feb, 2006 19:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: seat wobble
Replies: 17
Views: 1899

I get this too.. help.. mines more of a twist movement very slight
by OLL1E
Mon 27 Feb, 2006 20:02
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Cylinder Head / Cylinder Head Cover Painting
Replies: 1
Views: 473

Cylinder Head / Cylinder Head Cover Painting

Any one got any ideas on painting / retoring your CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD COVER??

Mine gone a bit flakey and bubbley and looks rubbish.. I see some paint them different colours i just want the usual black again..

Someone told me that it had probably been steam cleaned causing the flakeness..
by OLL1E
Mon 27 Feb, 2006 19:55
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rattles
Replies: 16
Views: 2077

Rattles drive you mad true.. I have only had mine 4 moths and has been in several times for rattles.. The most common rattle at the rear is either loose handbrake clips (pull the handbrake up lightly and see if it stops when going a long) Other possibility is a top shock absorber mount! this is the ...
by OLL1E
Mon 27 Feb, 2006 17:33
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Photos of my ///M
Replies: 21
Views: 2098

Flash it is then! I have some other shots and the colours look the same.. thought i had a faded interior then :cry: I use from the trade range of polishes that AutoGlym do. take a look on www.autoglym.co.uk I firstly apply Radiant Wax Number 12 or Super Glym No. 2 Followed by Liquid Hardwax No.1 Its...
by OLL1E
Mon 27 Feb, 2006 13:06
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Photos of my ///M
Replies: 21
Views: 2098

Didnt expect these comments, thanks guys. I just like the car to look its best all the time. Apart from the scrtach on the front bumber its more or less perfect apart from the odd stone chips on the bonnet! :x But i do use it daily! I must admit the colours in the interior do look a little different...
by OLL1E
Sun 26 Feb, 2006 16:09
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Photos of my ///M
Replies: 21
Views: 2098

Thanks JAY Its my weekend hobby i look after a private collection of cars, about 20 in total take a look at the website for some more pics. www.bvmc.co.uk Im lucky i can get it in the warm and give it a good polish now and again.. unusual to get the place with some space so i squeezed mine in yester...
by OLL1E
Sun 26 Feb, 2006 16:02
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Photos of my ///M
Replies: 21
Views: 2098

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by OLL1E
Sun 26 Feb, 2006 16:00
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Photos of my ///M
Replies: 21
Views: 2098

Sorry, buggered it up a bit you have to scroll right to see another 2!

doh :shock:
by OLL1E
Sun 26 Feb, 2006 15:56
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Photos of my ///M
Replies: 21
Views: 2098

Photos of my ///M

I see some of you post your pics for the others to admire so hopefully you will enjoy these.. http://www.bvmc.co.uk/images/zroadster.com/img_3721.jpg http://www.bvmc.co.uk/images/zroadster.com/img_3724.jpg http://www.bvmc.co.uk/images/zroadster.com/img_3729.jpg http://www.bvmc.co.uk/images/zroadster...
by OLL1E
Sat 25 Feb, 2006 17:58
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Rattle, clonky noise on the front help!
Replies: 2
Views: 471

How silly this is, Took it to my independent specialist (Keystone in Ringwood) the tech took it down the road and straight away suggested several things. Outcome was a spring missing off the nearside brake pads. So the pads were just bouncing around causing the rattle !! Few thought i had suspension...
by OLL1E
Sat 25 Feb, 2006 17:11
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: how do i clean and protect my soft top
Replies: 21
Views: 2839

I did exactly the same mate not so long back.. £170 later all ok. Havent put the hood down since frightened too!
by OLL1E
Wed 22 Feb, 2006 20:42
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: how do i clean and protect my soft top
Replies: 21
Views: 2839

Woops! sorry here you go

http://www.renovointernational.com/
by OLL1E
Wed 22 Feb, 2006 20:41
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Leaky water pump!
Replies: 5
Views: 565

I went independent too. Sod Woods in Bournemouth! They are giving me a definate quote tomorrow fingers crossed!
by OLL1E
Wed 22 Feb, 2006 19:42
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Leaky water pump!
Replies: 5
Views: 565

Leaky water pump!

Took my //M in today for some new front discs amd pads.. Whilst playing around the tech said he found a small leak from the water pump.. (Just my luck) How much are they to replace he said the labour would be about 4 hours! due to it being a pig to get to.. Anyone else had theirs replaced? cost of t...
by OLL1E
Wed 22 Feb, 2006 19:36
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: how do i clean and protect my soft top
Replies: 21
Views: 2839

www.renovo.com

Just recoloured my roof and protected it with Renovo.. Great stuff not cheap though
by OLL1E
Sat 11 Feb, 2006 19:50
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: What was your 1st car?
Replies: 39
Views: 3163

D reg Fiesta! jesus cant believe i drove around in that... 205 gti, renault 5 turbo Saxo vts (dont ask) now the M
by OLL1E
Wed 08 Feb, 2006 21:08
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Rattle, clonky noise on the front help!
Replies: 2
Views: 471

Rattle, clonky noise on the front help!

Not all the time but quite often i get a strange rattle and a clonky noise from the front, its been in several times to the garage but they cant put there finger on it! Its quite irrating especially with the roof off... Is it the strut? all seems ok under neath rubbers etc all look in good nick... I...
by OLL1E
Tue 07 Feb, 2006 22:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Uneven Hood (Also known as a bonnet?)
Replies: 6
Views: 1017

I had the same question a while black, i was looking at removing the bumper and all sorts! Eventually i noticed the headlight had been adjusted incorrectly.
by OLL1E
Sun 05 Feb, 2006 10:26
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: M Mobility (Tyre Compressor)
Replies: 10
Views: 1184

Cool, how much did you pick one up for? the compressor that is
by OLL1E
Sun 05 Feb, 2006 00:24
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: M Mobility (Tyre Compressor)
Replies: 10
Views: 1184

M Mobility (Tyre Compressor)

Does anyone know how much they are? and ive been told they have an expiry date on them.. Do u have to get them serviced or is it time to buy a new one?
by OLL1E
Sat 04 Feb, 2006 22:28
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: How often do you drive your M
Replies: 16
Views: 1568

Porsches and Ferraris oh and Bentleys and Astons are common as muck down here to much money floating about :evil:

Thats why i love the M R's common as rocking horse droppings
by OLL1E
Sat 04 Feb, 2006 22:04
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: How often do you drive your M
Replies: 16
Views: 1568

I keep the miles low only 5 - 6 a day! think ive done 250 this year lots of short journeys which, isnt too good i always go the long way to work in the mornings! :roll:

Like i said though i never see M's anywhere, think theres 2 in Bournemouth if theres any others let me know will you...
by OLL1E
Sat 04 Feb, 2006 20:57
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: How often do you drive your M
Replies: 16
Views: 1568

How often do you drive your M

How often do you drive your M? I have seen 1 other M roadster since i bout mine 3 1/2 months ago! Are they all locked up hiding in garages?

I use mine eveyday! very little mileage though.. 8-)
by OLL1E
Thu 26 Jan, 2006 19:27
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: My roadster rear plastic screen
Replies: 18
Views: 2924

i certainly do! dont wish to fork out again for a screen
by OLL1E
Tue 24 Jan, 2006 21:32
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: My roadster rear plastic screen
Replies: 18
Views: 2924

New screen fitted today for £150 + VAT from K Baggs Trimming in Poole, Dorset,

Excellent job ! can see in my mirror again

Highly recommended
by OLL1E
Tue 24 Jan, 2006 18:36
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Fuel Guage reads empty!
Replies: 2
Views: 586

Fuel Guage reads empty!

Fuel guage on my M sometimes reads empty when at least half full.

If you give it a quick blip on the accelerator it comes back? is there a fuse loose or loose connection somewhere or is the sender buggered
by OLL1E
Sat 21 Jan, 2006 19:10
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: how many have had a vanos replaced
Replies: 62
Views: 7973

Im not sure if mine has been replaced, but it looks a lot newer than other engine parts! So i think it might have been done car has 55k on..

Has Bmw Rolls Royce written on it??
by OLL1E
Fri 20 Jan, 2006 18:44
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: 1998 R Reg BMW M ROADSTER for sale in Poole £15k
Replies: 1
Views: 576

1998 R Reg BMW M ROADSTER for sale in Poole £15k

Just spotted this for sale seems quite nice went to see it tonight. it says it has traction control? mine is a 1999 model and doesnt is this an extra you can have?

1998 R Reg BMW M ROADSTER Z3M 3.2 (Inc. of hardtop + hamman)

http://www.normanmotors.co.uk
by OLL1E
Thu 19 Jan, 2006 21:01
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: New Owner
Replies: 18
Views: 1611

Hi Rich

You will enjoy!

What year is the car? seems a bargain
by OLL1E
Wed 04 Jan, 2006 19:03
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Rear wheel arch apron / surrond??
Replies: 3
Views: 548

been there cant really see what goes on
by OLL1E
Tue 03 Jan, 2006 22:31
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Rear wheel arch apron / surrond??
Replies: 3
Views: 548

Rear wheel arch apron / surrond??

Can anyone tell me how to take the rear wheel arch apron off, i have noticed the bumper isnt lining up correctly due to screw not actually being there! had a go at it today and remoce the 4 obvious screws.. but its not budging! :head:
by OLL1E
Tue 03 Jan, 2006 21:54
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Headlight Washer adjustment
Replies: 8
Views: 1166

not sure on the hammer dude, but i like your thinking
by OLL1E
Tue 03 Jan, 2006 20:33
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Headlight Washer adjustment
Replies: 8
Views: 1166

the sub takes up the storage space doesnt it?? seeing as the storage is some what limited quite glad i havent got it! also prefer the engine noise!
by OLL1E
Tue 03 Jan, 2006 20:13
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Right Rear spring sag
Replies: 8
Views: 1034

The right hand side of my car is lower than the left. especially on the front. I have had new rear struts and mounts on the rear and all the springs seem fine, garage tell me not to worry! but i have a consistent rattle on the rear right and a slight clank noise on the front if i hit a divit in the ...
by OLL1E
Tue 03 Jan, 2006 20:04
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Headlight Washer adjustment
Replies: 8
Views: 1166

im not sure if its an extra, mine has everything but the harman kardon upgrade.
by OLL1E
Sat 31 Dec, 2005 15:33
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Removing the rear bumper....
Replies: 5
Views: 951

Can anyone tell me how to take the rear wheel arch apron off, i have noticed the bumper isnt lining up correctly due to screw not actually being there! had a go at it today and remoce the 4 obvious screws.. but its not budging! :roll:
by OLL1E
Sat 31 Dec, 2005 08:28
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Stereo removal
Replies: 4
Views: 740

Many thanks, ill give it ago today.

its the bulb behind the fan dial?
by OLL1E
Fri 30 Dec, 2005 20:47
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Stereo removal
Replies: 4
Views: 740

Stereo removal

Hi, trying to replace a bulb behind the heater knob..

I need to take the stero out to get at it is there a special tool or technique?
by OLL1E
Thu 29 Dec, 2005 14:21
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Headlight Washer adjustment
Replies: 8
Views: 1166

Headlight Washer adjustment

How do you adjust the headlight washers.
mine spray over the car and not on the lights! they seem solid i cant budge them??
by OLL1E
Mon 19 Dec, 2005 18:33
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Z M Rocker Cover removal
Replies: 6
Views: 807

These are a pain to clean any substances anyone knows of to clean the metal up. ive tryed autosol but a nightmare as quite sharp the M POWER sign!
by OLL1E
Sat 17 Dec, 2005 09:46
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Front Suspension (One side lower than the other?)
Replies: 3
Views: 685

Ill prob just leave it instead of spending my ££ like i said it doesnt seem to effect the drive at all..

If it gets any lower ill fo something about it. mines about 1/2 inch different

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