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by OO 1005
Mon 17 Aug, 2015 15:51
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: How to disable alarm completely on MY00 2.0?
Replies: 6
Views: 1706

Re: How to disable alarm completely on MY00 2.0?

My alarm was playing up a few years ago - it was the tilt switch but interestingly only when it was armed..

From memory its pretty easy to get to to check - in between the rear wheel and bumper on the passenger(?) side from memory..
by OO 1005
Mon 17 Aug, 2015 15:45
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Help... Idle problem
Replies: 3
Views: 727

Re: Help... Idle problem

Ok, so it appears that the throttle is shut hard - should it be possible to push open?

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by OO 1005
Mon 17 Aug, 2015 11:50
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Help... Idle problem
Replies: 3
Views: 727

Help... Idle problem

So, my old 2.8 is down at my parents where its been sat for 10 months or so. I'm bringing it back to Jersey soon, but its developed a problem.. Engine starts, ticks over ok, gentle pressure on acceleration will raise revs to around 2,200rpm but after that it bogs down and dies.. My dad and a friend ...
by OO 1005
Mon 10 Jan, 2011 07:13
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Replica Carbon fibre Simota's on ebay
Replies: 41
Views: 7229

He's just relisted again..
by OO 1005
Wed 22 Dec, 2010 08:48
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: WANTED: pass side bumper marker light
Replies: 5
Views: 771

Indy, these are who I got mine from - used them quite a few times in the past and they are very good... I think that these are the cheapest available at the moment, they have just started doing them recently. I don't think they are exactly the same as genuine sidelights but look good quality for the...
by OO 1005
Sat 18 Dec, 2010 17:44
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Replica Carbon fibre Simota's on ebay
Replies: 41
Views: 7229

Anyone got one of these fitted yet?
by OO 1005
Tue 07 Dec, 2010 15:12
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Replica Carbon fibre Simota's on ebay
Replies: 41
Views: 7229

Hey Mark, which ITG was it? Any chance of a linky?

Cheers
by OO 1005
Mon 06 Dec, 2010 22:17
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Replica Carbon fibre Simota's on ebay
Replies: 41
Views: 7229

So that was you? I noticed that someone had made an offer on it.. hahaha

Might give it a punt at 40..
by OO 1005
Mon 06 Dec, 2010 14:17
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Replica Carbon fibre Simota's on ebay
Replies: 41
Views: 7229

Hey Watkins, have you received this yet?

Tempted myself for the Coupe...
by OO 1005
Wed 03 Nov, 2010 12:55
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Sabine drives a Z3
Replies: 7
Views: 1140

Sabine drives a Z3

Check out http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default ... ryId=22718

New promo vid from BMW about Sabine the Ring-Taxi driver - in it she's driving a Topaz Z3...
by OO 1005
Thu 12 Aug, 2010 10:48
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Alpine IDA-X301rr
Replies: 3
Views: 1111

Sold - Cheers amigo...
by OO 1005
Thu 12 Aug, 2010 10:34
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Magnetic Stoneguards (black)
Replies: 197
Views: 25580

Hey Nick,

Mine arrived on Tuesday! Thanks, will fit them over the weekend and get some pics 8-)
by OO 1005
Thu 12 Aug, 2010 10:29
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Alpine IDA-X301rr
Replies: 3
Views: 1111

Still for sale...

Anyone interested?
by OO 1005
Tue 10 Aug, 2010 14:27
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Carbon wrapping
Replies: 20
Views: 2406

the 3m Di-Noc is usually very easily removed... I put some on the back of my iPhone 4 - but rushed it and so it wasn't on straight... One day the phone got a bit warm and I noticed that where the cover overlapped the edge it was easy to pull back, managed to completely remove it and re-apply it perf...
by OO 1005
Wed 04 Aug, 2010 09:57
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Boring Z3M Questions - Safety and MPG
Replies: 24
Views: 2749

On the safety point, not the same car, but I had a headon with a large tree about 12 years ago in a E30 318i at around 60mph - both myself and passenger were completely unharmed... Car was of course a write off, but the front end absorbed virtually all the impact... Ever since then I've been convinc...
by OO 1005
Thu 29 Jul, 2010 12:05
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Torquay Bmw Indy
Replies: 2
Views: 534

Good to know, the in-laws live in Paignton so might get the coupe serviced there...
by OO 1005
Thu 29 Jul, 2010 11:46
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Bad day for me and the z
Replies: 46
Views: 4825

Just FYI... the bonnet is £900 - if you get the part number from RealOEM you can then get a price from Cooper BMW - http://www.cooper-bmw-parts.co.uk/
by OO 1005
Mon 26 Jul, 2010 15:16
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Alpine IDA-X301rr
Replies: 3
Views: 1111

Alpine IDA-X301rr

Hi, I'm selling my headunit out of the roady as the Coupe already has one, specs are: Alpine iDA-X301RR digital media receiver The Alpine iDA-X301RR is an exceptional unt for iPod lovers. With the built-in iPod control, Alpine iDA-X301RR can connect to your latest iPod / iPhone via the USB port. Got...
by OO 1005
Mon 26 Jul, 2010 15:00
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: New phone choice
Replies: 20
Views: 3888

I used to go through about 4 phones a year, until the iPhone came out, had every one since as well, now on my iPhone 4 and everything is great - I really believe the signal issues have been over-hyped by the americans, I've got one, as has my brother and a few friends in Devon and none of us have ha...
by OO 1005
Thu 22 Jul, 2010 22:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Occupations...what do Zed drivers do for a living???
Replies: 114
Views: 10824

Security Support Specialist in data encryption. Work with one of the main household AV companies in developing/testing encryption.
by OO 1005
Thu 22 Jul, 2010 20:24
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: My new Zed...
Replies: 11
Views: 1490

Loving it. The power delivery is so different! It's so smooth and pulls so cleanly no matter where you are in the rev range.
by OO 1005
Thu 22 Jul, 2010 20:05
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: My new Zed...
Replies: 11
Views: 1490

My new Zed...

Well after owning the 2.8 Roady for 5 years I started hankering for something else... Read a few magazines at the beginning of the year and started to think about a Coupe... After managing to twist the other halfs arm I eventually got clearance, got finances sorted and luckily enough found the right...
by OO 1005
Thu 22 Jul, 2010 19:53
Forum: Test track
Topic: Yip... a test
Replies: 0
Views: 1194

Yip... a test

something

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by OO 1005
Thu 22 Jul, 2010 19:49
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Admin - Account not validated?
Replies: 2
Views: 694

Brilliant - Cheers!!!!
by OO 1005
Wed 09 Jun, 2010 18:42
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Oh bugger! What was that?
Replies: 9
Views: 1403

Had a look under and can't see anything broken... Is there anything anyone can think of?

Cheers
by OO 1005
Wed 09 Jun, 2010 15:25
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Oh bugger! What was that?
Replies: 9
Views: 1403

Hmmm.. hadn't considered that...

Will try and squeeze under it later and have a look..
by OO 1005
Wed 09 Jun, 2010 13:55
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Oh bugger! What was that?
Replies: 9
Views: 1403

Garage didn't have time to put it on a ramp but mechanic drove it and said it sounded fine... however driving back to work its still making a worrying clunk over speedbumps now...

Going to see how much BMW want to diagnose... :|
by OO 1005
Wed 09 Jun, 2010 09:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Oh bugger! What was that?
Replies: 9
Views: 1403

I am runnning 245 40 17's on the back...

Got a garage having a look at lunch, fingers crossed thats it!

Cheers Alfie!

Phil
by OO 1005
Wed 09 Jun, 2010 08:06
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Oh bugger! What was that?
Replies: 9
Views: 1403

Oh bugger! What was that?

Driving out of drive this morning I heard a very loud crack sounding like it came from under me - slightly to the rear - my drive is very step with a very sharp left hand turn onto the main road, so I'd imagine there are a lot of diaganol forces on the car making the turn.... Checked the boot welds ...
by OO 1005
Fri 07 May, 2010 11:37
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Magnetic Stoneguards (black)
Replies: 197
Views: 25580

Have you got any more in stock?
by OO 1005
Fri 16 Apr, 2010 13:57
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Fittting HID to angel eye projectors
Replies: 21
Views: 1925

I've been running HID's for the last 6 months or so with no problems at all.. They are plug and play except that the bulb hole into the lamp needs slight drilling to enlarge it very slightly for the HID bulb...
by OO 1005
Sun 04 Apr, 2010 15:47
Forum: Performance
Topic: Wheel Experts please...
Replies: 7
Views: 1083

Cheers guys, deal is being done!

By the way they're 17"s not 18"s :)
by OO 1005
Sun 04 Apr, 2010 10:32
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: 17" BBS RK II - two piece, split rim alloys & tyres
Replies: 15
Views: 3674

Cheers jon... I've got the 16"s at the moment. Where's best to get some spacers? These are the OEM wheel options for your 2.8 http://www.realoem.com/bmw/partgrp.do?model=CH32&mospid=48082&hg=36&fg=15 I'm not sure which wheels you currently have but if we take the most popular OEM wh...
by OO 1005
Sun 04 Apr, 2010 10:28
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: 17" BBS RK II - two piece, split rim alloys & tyres
Replies: 15
Views: 3674

You have a pm :)
by OO 1005
Sun 04 Apr, 2010 09:01
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Black seats ebay
Replies: 7
Views: 1125

Are these the normal ones or the sports seats? Can't tell from the picture...
by OO 1005
Sat 03 Apr, 2010 21:32
Forum: Performance
Topic: Wheel Experts please...
Replies: 7
Views: 1083

Wheel Experts please...

I'm on the verge of buying the BK's Red Leader is selling but can anyone confirm for sure whether or not there'd be any possible fitment issues with them? They are 8x17 ET38's? If anyone could have a look on the thread in Stock Exchange would be great!!

Thanks
by OO 1005
Sat 03 Apr, 2010 21:28
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: 17" BBS RK II - two piece, split rim alloys & tyres
Replies: 15
Views: 3674

Think I can get them delivered to my Fiance's parents in Devon actually - just wanted to know if anyone else could confirm that they'd definitely fit?
by OO 1005
Sat 03 Apr, 2010 21:04
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: 17" BBS RK II - two piece, split rim alloys & tyres
Replies: 15
Views: 3674

I'm interested... Only thing is I'm in Jersey - do you thingk you could find out about delivery options to here?
by OO 1005
Sun 21 Mar, 2010 18:13
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: 17" BBS RK II - two piece, split rim alloys & tyres
Replies: 15
Views: 3674

Hmmm.. has anyone got a pic of a set of these on a Zed? Stuck with mobile access for the time being and google taking ages to search!!!

Whats the offset on these?

Anyone aware of any possible fitment issues with those tyre sizes?
by OO 1005
Mon 08 Mar, 2010 21:05
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Photos at last....
Replies: 22
Views: 1948

Do I recognise one of those car parks being in Babbacombe?
by OO 1005
Mon 08 Mar, 2010 20:47
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted: Front Bumper Carrier / Crash Reinforcement Beam
Replies: 4
Views: 505

Did you get a price for one of these? I'll need one soon... :(
by OO 1005
Thu 04 Mar, 2010 10:49
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: On Line Parts.
Replies: 1
Views: 394

Hahahahaha - looks like Chenhalls hasn't changed much then! :D
by OO 1005
Wed 03 Mar, 2010 09:28
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Non-M Hamann front splitter...any interest?
Replies: 4
Views: 621

Bugger - that's something I'd defo be interested in but no way I can get the funds past the boss for a while.... (in between jobs right now!) oh well - just hope he continues to stock them...

Chris, let us know what the fitment etc is like...
by OO 1005
Mon 01 Mar, 2010 17:54
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Anyone interested in an iPhone carbon fibre cover
Replies: 3
Views: 766

Auction finished, only one left now - make me an offer...
by OO 1005
Mon 01 Mar, 2010 09:35
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 door hockeys carbon fibre homemade
Replies: 9
Views: 1100

The silver part....

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by OO 1005
Sat 27 Feb, 2010 17:58
Forum: Computer help
Topic: Anyone having issues with forums marked as read?
Replies: 6
Views: 3537

Always used to work for me.. But yes it has been very erratic with the forum speeds this week...
by OO 1005
Sat 27 Feb, 2010 15:09
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Anyone interested in an iPhone carbon fibre cover
Replies: 3
Views: 766

Auction ends in the morning, incase anyone is looking for one..

:lol:
by OO 1005
Sat 27 Feb, 2010 11:06
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted 17" Alloy Wheets for z3 2.8
Replies: 3
Views: 602

Did you hear anything back on those 17's - cant believe they are still at £100...
by OO 1005
Sat 27 Feb, 2010 10:29
Forum: Computer help
Topic: Anyone having issues with forums marked as read?
Replies: 6
Views: 3537

Must just be something crazy going on with mine...
by OO 1005
Sat 27 Feb, 2010 10:18
Forum: Computer help
Topic: Anyone having issues with forums marked as read?
Replies: 6
Views: 3537

Anyone having issues with forums marked as read?

For the last few days whenever I refresh the page it automatically marks everything as read - even though I know I haven't read everything...

Anyone else noticed this?

Cheers

Phil