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by Kipper
Tue 22 Sep, 2009 14:16
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: What's my Z3 3 litre worth?
Replies: 1
Views: 682

What's my Z3 3 litre worth?

Hi, Haven't posted for a while, I've succumbed to the dark side and bought a Boxter S so am selling the Zed. it's a Dec 2000 model with 26,000 documented miles, fsh and I've owned it last 4 years. Was cover car for April 07 on the forum's calendar. Black with black electric leather seats, aluminium ...
by Kipper
Wed 23 Jan, 2008 17:11
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: i need help with electric seat
Replies: 6
Views: 1287

the garage i always use and they put a new switch in £115 which is not to bad so my wife will be pleased she can now reach the pedels
alan
I wonder if I can get a switch fitted to stop my wife using the pedals, would be money well spent.
by Kipper
Mon 21 Jan, 2008 17:55
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: UK Petrol costs
Replies: 47
Views: 5079

On average 104.9 per litre in NI. Garage up road from me wants 1.09 for goodness sake!

Makes me sick and angry having to pay it.

Other thoughts?
Stop drinking it and drink Stella like the rest of us!

Or buy a diesel - nah fcuk that sell the house and keep the car.
by Kipper
Tue 15 Jan, 2008 07:16
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: i need help with electric seat
Replies: 6
Views: 1287

Electric seat failures are a common problem, there are 2 motors - one for up down and one for backwards forwards. The back forward motor is around £80 plus fitting but first make sure it hasn't come off the mount. I used an indy autoelectrician which was cheaper than main dealer. If the motor has go...
by Kipper
Wed 09 Jan, 2008 13:57
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: ZX10r video 189mph
Replies: 14
Views: 1666

He appears to accelerate from 140 to 189 instantly.
If the bike is a turbo the combination of boost and rear wheel spin would account for this.

189mph with the back wheel spinning - he must be chuffing mad.
by Kipper
Sun 06 Jan, 2008 07:34
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Now that is what I call low mileage...
Replies: 10
Views: 1727

I'm with Pingu - not sure it's good for a car not to be driven. A car that has been regularly driven and serviced on the dot is a better proposition. You see some ridiculously low mileage cars in Jersey but I don't think it's healthy. Also lots of stop start driving wears the clutch/gearbox/brakes m...
by Kipper
Sun 06 Jan, 2008 07:31
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: The crime has been committed...
Replies: 15
Views: 1515

I've seen that boat, it's a Monza classic!

Next thing you know you'll be buying a Volvo ( like me )
by Kipper
Sun 06 Jan, 2008 07:29
Forum: Performance
Topic: tyre size question
Replies: 6
Views: 1531

Why would you want less grip?
by Kipper
Sun 06 Jan, 2008 07:29
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: This is hilarious :-)
Replies: 18
Views: 1858

I think it's brilliant and comedy aside is a very honest ad.
I'm personally sick of bandits selling on e bay, witholding feedback and misrepresenting goods.

Breath of fresh air.
by Kipper
Sun 30 Dec, 2007 10:54
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Fancy treating yourself to a late Xmas pressie?
Replies: 2
Views: 717

Think I might struggle to get it onto the estate, course I could always sell the house and live in it!
by Kipper
Sun 30 Dec, 2007 10:49
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Paint or not to paint that is the question?
Replies: 13
Views: 1454

Depends what it would cost to paint - it does look odd and if not too expensive I would paint.

Course you could always re spray the car silver!
by Kipper
Fri 28 Dec, 2007 13:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: ...
Replies: 5
Views: 1066

I don't doubt it's possible to fit a Turbo - BMW did it with the 3 litre to make the 335I ( well 2 turbo's actually ) I'd be careful about fitting anything that has not been well proven, and I don't mean good E Bay feedback. £499 is cheap, the superchargers cost from £2500 plus fitting approx 8 - 10...
by Kipper
Fri 28 Dec, 2007 13:14
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Electric seats
Replies: 21
Views: 3034

Sounds like the motor, there are 2 motors one for back/forward and one for up down. I've had to replace both recently, not as bad as you might think. The back forward one was £65 and the up down about £100 plus labour. A common fault I understand, you don't need to use a dealer I went to an autoelec...
by Kipper
Fri 28 Dec, 2007 13:10
Forum: Computer help
Topic: User Name and Password
Replies: 2
Views: 2348

Have you recently changed your internet security suite?

If so it may be set to remove cookies or not remember passwords.
by Kipper
Tue 25 Dec, 2007 07:29
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: ps3 v the wii NWS
Replies: 13
Views: 1526

all you gamers should put down the console and polish your bloody cars You are of course right - but if it's not freezing cold it's pi$$ing of rain. Think I'll do mine over the Christmas period if the rain stops, then go out for a top down drive. Haven't seen Blu Ray playing but I have Sky HD runni...
by Kipper
Mon 24 Dec, 2007 16:54
Forum: Computer help
Topic: Looking to buy a laptop - advice
Replies: 9
Views: 5127

Spec is very similar to the Sony, slightly more expensive.
I'd be interested if one of the techies among you could describe the key differences.

Ho Ho Ho
by Kipper
Sun 23 Dec, 2007 13:53
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: ps3 v the wii NWS
Replies: 13
Views: 1526

Yeah I've got a 360, gave up waiting for the PS3 release when it slipped again. 360 has more games at better prices and only marginally poorer performance. It's a no brainer - perhaps when the PS3 has a couple of years behind it and more games I might take a look. Interesting how Microsoft have take...
by Kipper
Sun 23 Dec, 2007 12:05
Forum: Computer help
Topic: Looking to buy a laptop - advice
Replies: 9
Views: 5127

Thanks Guys, Yeah I'm worried about Vista, heard nothing but bad reports. The Sony comes with Home Premium, not sure of Amazon can swap for XP. I have XP at home on the desktop and never had any bother with it. Think I will wait til the new year - I'd hate to buy one and find something better for le...
by Kipper
Sun 23 Dec, 2007 11:59
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: ps3 v the wii NWS
Replies: 13
Views: 1526

Based on the video I'd take the Wii, in real life the PS3 stuffs it.

Personally I view it as a toy and not a serious gamers machine.
That should start a row!
by Kipper
Sun 23 Dec, 2007 06:34
Forum: Computer help
Topic: Looking to buy a laptop - advice
Replies: 9
Views: 5127

Looking to buy a laptop - advice

Hi, I'm looking to buy a laptop, it'll need to play and burn DVD's have a decent sized hard drive as I plan to use it for watching movies. Doesn't need to be too top end as I'll only be e mailing, surfing, and basic office functions. I've been looking for something with 2 gig of Ram, min 120 gig har...
by Kipper
Sun 23 Dec, 2007 06:26
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Well on 19/12/07 I waved goodbye
Replies: 8
Views: 1317

Don't blame you selling the car before the wife gets her hands on it. My wife needs to learn to drive also - passed her test 12 years ago! She got shunted in the Zed recently, I asked her if she got the insurance details and she said " I got her mobile number" thankfully it was legit but c...
by Kipper
Sun 23 Dec, 2007 06:22
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Advice on how to sell, please - Payment? Test Drives? etc.
Replies: 18
Views: 2719

Chaps will work fine, one thing to do first - check who the seller banks with. Most people have several accounts with a number of banks, if they have an account with the same bank as you they can pay in a cheque which will clear immediately. I've never sold cars other than privately - never bought a...
by Kipper
Sun 16 Dec, 2007 18:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Winter MPG's
Replies: 11
Views: 1383

If fuel consumption has increased, perhaps it is due to your use of more throttle to hear the intake noise! You may have a point Mike - I love the sound of the intake between 5-6000 revs. Extra fule consumption is a small price to pay for the noise. Bit like a go faster stripe - it may not improve ...
by Kipper
Sun 16 Dec, 2007 18:34
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: US Police K9s May Be Euthanised.......
Replies: 4
Views: 1000

It's a bloody disgrace - dogs work all their life helping the police and they want to kill them!

Why stop there, lets put the old and the sick down as well.
by Kipper
Sun 16 Dec, 2007 18:29
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Why Zroadster is the best
Replies: 29
Views: 3060

I belong to a number of online forums not all car related and I must say that the speed with which I get a response on ZR is fantastic. I've posted on the Volvo forum and it's taken days for a response if at all. Buggers are probably out emptying their portaloos in the caravan! The knowledgebase is ...
by Kipper
Sun 16 Dec, 2007 11:22
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Winter MPG's
Replies: 11
Views: 1383

Funny that I've noticed I'm getting around 19mpg compared to 22 during the summer in my 3 litre. I was getting 24 til I fitted the Gruppe M but I figure if it's sucking in more air it's using more fuel.

Not as bad as my Volvo which averages 15.5.
by Kipper
Sat 15 Dec, 2007 18:36
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Open letter to Tim (Zmeagol)
Replies: 82
Views: 11664

Well that was easy - thanks to 321bhp for the suggestion.

Tim you will tell us if this gets out of hand won't you, we don't want you retiring on the donations!
by Kipper
Sat 15 Dec, 2007 13:37
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Open letter to Tim (Zmeagol)
Replies: 82
Views: 11664

Not wishing to get involved in this at all but recognising a good idea when I see one. Tim - can you make known your Paypal address so that we can make contributions. It will of course remain your site but a small contribution from those wishing to make it will perhaps allow you to provide an even b...
by Kipper
Sat 15 Dec, 2007 13:34
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Found this in my oil cap today :s
Replies: 44
Views: 4448

Oil temp and temp guage are not the same thing, temp guage is water temp in the rad. I'd ignore the oil light and check the dipstick, there may be a fault with the sensor. Personally I would tend to use BMW coolant or any other that meets it's requirements. For eg if it was oil it would be LLO1, use...
by Kipper
Sat 15 Dec, 2007 10:05
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Open letter to Tim (Zmeagol)
Replies: 82
Views: 11664

Happy Birthday Andy, mine tomorrow maybe we can meet up online and get hammered.

There's a thought why doesn't everyone have a Christmas drink online - no fighting mind!

Apologies for the non thread related response.

Back to normal. :head:
by Kipper
Sat 15 Dec, 2007 09:59
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Found this in my oil cap today :s
Replies: 44
Views: 4448

I have the same car as you and also typically drive for short distances.I've just checked, I have a very small amount of mayonaise on the oil cap, I would say this was consistent with condensation. You appear to have much more and I've had that on previous cars and it's been the head gasket. You sho...
by Kipper
Fri 14 Dec, 2007 07:06
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Why did they put it there?
Replies: 15
Views: 1500

Why did they put it there?

If you are offended by potentially critical comment regarding your Zed read no further. Had my Zed for a couple of years now and genuinely love it but a couple of ergonomic points really hack me off. Why on earth did they put the display for time/temp/mpg below the stereo. everytime I want to read i...
by Kipper
Tue 11 Dec, 2007 12:21
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: E Bay feedback - anyone else had enough of this?
Replies: 27
Views: 2579

Location: Worth Posted: Tue 11 Dec, 2007 Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I can see the side from the seller as well though (note - I have never sold on ebay). If you are a seller and are forced to leave good feedback as the item was paid...
by Kipper
Tue 11 Dec, 2007 06:44
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: E Bay feedback - anyone else had enough of this?
Replies: 27
Views: 2579

Apparently Ebay was on BBC1 Watchdog last week re this very issue I'm pleased to hear they have finally accepted it's a problem, they must have known for years. Next milestone is getting the buggers to answer an e mail when problems arise. I mean how can they act on misuse of feedback by sellers wh...
by Kipper
Sun 09 Dec, 2007 17:25
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: E Bay feedback - anyone else had enough of this?
Replies: 27
Views: 2579

What was his reason for leaving you Negative feedback? Gazza I can't read german - any takers?, tried translation site but didn't make sense. Warum melden Sie sich nicht zwecks Klärung? So ist es schade! Seller: highclasstrader ( 57724) 28-Sep-07 16:37 Reply by 9129keith (03-Oct-07 06:11): Product ...
by Kipper
Sun 09 Dec, 2007 12:16
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: E Bay feedback - anyone else had enough of this?
Replies: 27
Views: 2579

E Bay feedback - anyone else had enough of this?

I hope I don't start a non Z based discussion but this section is supposed to be for off topic chat. Having got my first negative feedback on E Bay in over 220 transactions I've noticed an annoying trend. Mine was for leaving negative feedback for a seller whose product simply didn't work. He asked ...
by Kipper
Sun 09 Dec, 2007 07:15
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: how much is it worth
Replies: 4
Views: 1640

Between Parkers & Glass's you should have a fair price, the extras will add desireability but not neccessarily value. The other thing is that in truth it's worth what someone is prepared to pay. I got my 3 litre from a desperate seller just before Christmas for £3000 below book price. Typically ...
by Kipper
Wed 05 Dec, 2007 17:19
Forum: Computer help
Topic: My Lap Top on a go slow
Replies: 36
Views: 9283

Just added an extra gig of ram and removed non essential programmes from startup as mine was dog slow.

Much better now.
by Kipper
Tue 04 Dec, 2007 06:46
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Scratches??
Replies: 4
Views: 1700

In my opinion scratch X is no better than wax and the results fade with washing same as wax.

Regular waxing will hide swirl marks but they will come back when you wash the car.
by Kipper
Tue 04 Dec, 2007 06:45
Forum: Computer help
Topic: Computer Virus, any knowledge?
Replies: 11
Views: 3871

Do you think the 'log' bit refers to chocolate or wood? I'd assumed it was a euphemism for something else entirely. Incidentally I get a lot of e mails from people claiming to be either e bay, paypal or my bank. Golden rule, if they don't even know your name they can't be genuine. Don't ever open a...
by Kipper
Sun 02 Dec, 2007 09:09
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Lewis Hamilton Vs. The Stig
Replies: 8
Views: 1464

The Stig will win - he's driven that track often enough to know it with millimetric precision, it'll be close though.
by Kipper
Fri 30 Nov, 2007 17:03
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: have the moderators on here gone mad or what
Replies: 65
Views: 5764

My brother sold his house last week - the council were furious!
by Kipper
Fri 30 Nov, 2007 10:37
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: OG11 2001 S54 ///M has gone
Replies: 14
Views: 3362

I can't believe how affordable these cars are becoming, try getting an M3 cabrio for less than £20K

Wish I had the money - good luck with the sale.
by Kipper
Thu 29 Nov, 2007 21:15
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: have the moderators on here gone mad or what
Replies: 65
Views: 5764

I'm inclined to think that if we stray from car related posts, then it becomes a free for all.

My wife's up for grabs by the way, I'll throw in the mother in law
Damn I'll throw in the dog, though you'd struggle to tell them apart!
by Kipper
Thu 29 Nov, 2007 13:45
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: House for SALE!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 4265

I can't believe how cheap it is, you'd pay 3 times that in Jersey.

I couldn't buy a 1 bedroom flat for that price, I'll have it how much is the postage.
by Kipper
Wed 28 Nov, 2007 07:37
Forum: Z3 range knowledgebase
Topic: 10 Minute Seatbelt Guide Fix
Replies: 14
Views: 21725

Great post,
It requires more skill than I have but perhaps I can persuade the garage to do it when it's next serviced.

Bloody BMW should have sorted this after the early cars began to fail!
by Kipper
Mon 26 Nov, 2007 11:55
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Have a laugh at this idiot!!
Replies: 42
Views: 5070

I honestly have no idea what the donor car was for the yellow one but the blue one's a Ford Ka ka. That 60bhp pushrod engine's a corker, quad exhausts perhaps a bit ambitious. I used to hold the view that 2nd class motoring was better than 1st class walking but I'd rather walk than be seen in either...
by Kipper
Thu 22 Nov, 2007 07:44
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: My S54 Z3M Roadster.
Replies: 22
Views: 2525

Hi Paula, Sounds like you bought a peach, perfect for blasting through the wolds. Couldn't agree more, £16,500 for that much car at 5 years old, sums up my purchasing philosophy perfectly. Let some fool suffer the depreciation and pick up a car for less than half price that's had any faults ironed o...
by Kipper
Wed 21 Nov, 2007 07:57
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: I wonder why this didn't get a bid.....
Replies: 16
Views: 1827

Maybe the guy was lexdsyic
I find this offensive, as someone who suffers from this condition I recently lost a lot of money on a business venture. Intending to cash in on the booming massage industry I mistakenly bought a warehouse!
by Kipper
Tue 20 Nov, 2007 09:03
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Recommendations for new tyres...
Replies: 5
Views: 1575

Eagle F1 assymetric, best tyre currently available IMO.