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- Thu 04 Oct, 2007 20:55
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Z3 Hood Tonneau cover
- Replies: 0
- Views: 698
Z3 Hood Tonneau cover
Hi Guys, Ok so I sold the Z3 a while ago, but I keep coming back to have a read in here. I have come accross this in my storage of parts for my Mini, didn't sell it with the Z3 so its on Ebay. Its in mint condition. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=220156157174&s...
- Thu 12 Apr, 2007 16:12
- Forum: New to zroadster.net?
- Topic: Lancashire Lass - New to the site
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3780
- Thu 12 Apr, 2007 11:18
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Considering a hard top before winter.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1219
- Mon 09 Apr, 2007 21:28
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Considering a hard top before winter.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1219
Thanks Rob, it all sounds good. :) We have a hoist in one of my dads garages, but there is a custom made frame to lift the hardtop off my dads Stag with counter weights to lift it. Very fancy. if i can persuade dad to sell the Stag.. ;) Any suggestions on where to get the fitting kit at a cheap pric...
- Sat 07 Apr, 2007 19:42
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Considering a hard top before winter.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1219
- Sat 07 Apr, 2007 18:47
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Considering a hard top before winter.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1219
Considering a hard top before winter.
Summer is here and im looking forward to many miles of roof down action. But I want to plan ahead for winter, and would love to have a hard top by then. Is a fitting kit essential? Why? What parts are included? Where can I find a cheap fitting kit? Can I physically fit a hard top with just brackets ...
- Thu 05 Apr, 2007 18:45
- Forum: Boyz Toyz
- Topic: Xenon bulb upgrade
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2532
I find the lighting from my pre-facelift Z3 very good, but I have been used to years of Mini's which have the lighting power as a miners lamp run on Cola.. I dislike the sidelight arrangement of the facelifts though, if I was a facelift owner id have to mod the lights like I have seen on here. So gu...
- Wed 04 Apr, 2007 11:03
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: Remapping/Chipping: What ECU do I have?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2580
- Fri 30 Mar, 2007 19:33
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Any advice for a track day novice?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 2852
- Fri 30 Mar, 2007 14:26
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: Remapping/Chipping: What ECU do I have?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2580
A direct copy+paste from the email I received, includes my original question too: At 21:48 26/03/2007, you wrote: Title: Mr Name: Chris Long Company: Email: chrislong.uk@googlemail.com Tel: Country (125=UK): 125 Town: Bury Vehicle Make: BMW Vehicle Model: Z3 1.9 16v Engine Size: 1.9 Year Of Manufact...
- Fri 30 Mar, 2007 13:43
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Topless or not?
- Replies: 49
- Views: 2540
- Fri 30 Mar, 2007 13:17
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Any advice for a track day novice?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 2852
Ooooh, now then, that would be quite something... If we could include in this Zed 1, 3, 4 and 8's, then get a list to register interest... I would be certainly very keen to participate, I hope others would be too! Dan, if you don't mind ringing Oulton Park and finiding out just how many car's we'd n...
- Fri 30 Mar, 2007 11:45
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: Remapping/Chipping: What ECU do I have?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2580
Hi, The tubular downpipe is the first section of exhaust from the head down to the Cat I beleive. The standard items are restrictive (some more than others) and the tubular one is quite unrestricted internally, and the bore will be optimum for performance. I have a habit of calling the downpipe, the...
- Fri 30 Mar, 2007 09:15
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: Remapping/Chipping: What ECU do I have?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2580
Thanks for the replies guys - Chris what did you pay for your remap and what gains did you get? I've been quoted £180 with around a 13 BHP gain. Thanks Hi. My M44 engine cost me £150 to do (mates rates though), and I was quoted the BHP would increase from 140 to 160 which I am a bit optimistic abou...
- Fri 30 Mar, 2007 07:27
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Any advice for a track day novice?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 2852
A cheap racing series would be ideal! I was considering the Mighty Mini series when I was into Mini's, but not now, would need to look into it and see. Trackdays are all well and good to do once or twice, but they are none-competitive and everyone who knows me will know im ultra competitive so would...
- Thu 29 Mar, 2007 21:28
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Any advice for a track day novice?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 2852
After some browsing, and video watching, I am beginning to think this isn't for me since I do have a lot (too much?) respect for my Z3 to risk it atall. If I can get to go, and hire a car, I may like it and if thats the case - id like to buy a cheap car thats had its day, solid enough to track and g...
- Thu 29 Mar, 2007 15:41
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: Remapping/Chipping: What ECU do I have?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2580
- Thu 29 Mar, 2007 12:59
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Any advice for a track day novice?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 2852
- Thu 29 Mar, 2007 12:13
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Any advice for a track day novice?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 2852
- Thu 29 Mar, 2007 09:23
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Any advice for a track day novice?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 2852
I am hearing that Donnington is a better track for the first outing. It has better run offs and is less challenging than Oulton Park (so less chance of getting it wrong, and less damage done when we do). Plus it is considerably cheaper for a full day than Oulton. Choice I have is 4th May at Donningt...
- Thu 29 Mar, 2007 08:53
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Alloy/tyre sizes
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1751
Not only would it look bad but it would be an MOT fail aswell. Wheels/tyres must not project beyond the bodywork apparently. Jonty Ah, I must correct you. I built a wide-ass'd Mini a while back, with insanely wide alloys. They stuck out even with mahoosive arches, but the rule is that 3/4 of the ty...
- Wed 28 Mar, 2007 22:08
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Any advice for a track day novice?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 2852
I know TrickyB is local too, and im sure there are more who'd travel? It'd be good to see you guys there. Its a Tuesday so im hoping it isn't going to be hectic, and may attract the more sensible of people (and me too) The breifing in the morning swings me towards AM, if only doing half a day. I am ...
- Wed 28 Mar, 2007 20:14
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Any advice for a track day novice?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 2852
Thanks guys. I am looking forward to this already. My friend who is bringing his Nissan 200SX is recommending I only do half day, he reckons we'll go through too much fuel to do a full day. I am enthusiastic to do a full day really, but if I can beleive there is a good reason not to, don't mind half...
- Wed 28 Mar, 2007 15:41
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Any advice for a track day novice?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 2852
Any advice for a track day novice?
http://www.motorsportvision.co.uk/trackdays/event-details.asp?ProductID=3289 Check this link out. I am very tempted to take my Z3 round and pop my track cherry! Any advice? tips? or any reasons why I shouldn't? My car is pretty standard, except for chip, and the tyres are cheapo's on there last few ...
- Wed 28 Mar, 2007 08:34
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Alloy/tyre sizes
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1751
- Tue 27 Mar, 2007 23:04
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Alloy/tyre sizes
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1751
- Tue 27 Mar, 2007 22:34
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: Really Really BIG Exhaust !
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2258
- Tue 27 Mar, 2007 17:31
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: zed is a write off...
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1583
i have a problem-my mates dad says car is booking about 6500-7000 in glass but i told guy at body shop i paid 5200 for it and now they (think) they know what i paid-can i still bargain or am i screwed? You can still bargain, don't loose confidence. Regardless of the amound paid, the insured value i...
- Tue 27 Mar, 2007 17:27
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: zed is a write off...
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1583
I am really sorry for the bad news! All good advice so far. But defo do push til they squeek, since they do the same when charging premium renewals etc. Also, do communicate by post/email where possible - keep good records and a diary of communication logs. All may come in handy if a dispute happens...
- Mon 26 Mar, 2007 08:49
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Sexy 3rd brake light
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1036
- Sun 25 Mar, 2007 16:36
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Alloy/tyre sizes
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1751
- Sat 24 Mar, 2007 21:14
- Forum: The Beauty Parlour
- Topic: Wax residue in shut lines
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2675
- Sat 24 Mar, 2007 21:03
- Forum: The Beauty Parlour
- Topic: Wax residue in shut lines
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2675
- Sat 24 Mar, 2007 19:47
- Forum: The Beauty Parlour
- Topic: Wax residue in shut lines
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2675
You guys need to mask off your plastics! For washer jets, use a pin. I don't mean in the hole, but in the dipped area. Quite hard to shift. In shut lines, use the edge/corner of a rag and press it in, hard, and rub. Just got to be patient and work at it. Don't use anything that will scratch. Any stu...
I didn't have an issue reading the website, looks a very good idea! If you have roll hoops, then the storage bin is not as wide and you need model 80. if you don't have roll hoops, then you have a very wide storage bin and you need model 65. The JL sub is a very very very good unit, and is pricey al...
- Thu 22 Mar, 2007 12:26
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Brown does it again and it going to cost most of us here!!
- Replies: 75
- Views: 4321
Very true. The only ones I don't mind seeing, are the ones grafting like they should be.. off road. I hate car parks in general, I try my best to avoid them. I either walk to the supermarket from work at lunch break, or go so late that I can park and have a whole row to myself to park in. The budget...
- Wed 21 Mar, 2007 21:18
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Sports car tax
- Replies: 94
- Views: 6977
- Tue 20 Mar, 2007 18:18
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Sports car tax
- Replies: 94
- Views: 6977
Wey-hey! We're the mugs, nobody forces you to take out a stupidly huge mortgage. :shock: Which is why, for me, although my mortgage advisor says I could afford a terrace in the 'burbs, the mortgage + bills would leave me with no social life... So I choose to live with parents, but at 27 its very fr...
- Tue 20 Mar, 2007 08:36
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Heater control illumination - fixed
- Replies: 4
- Views: 539
- Mon 19 Mar, 2007 22:27
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Sports car tax
- Replies: 94
- Views: 6977
Well, yes we have all had education, but for all the additional taxes taken since I left school - what has improved? Yes, we are all treated by hospitals, but if I walk in with a broken arm I am likely to wait 3-4 hours before getting seen and this isn't improving. If dieing of cancer, it depends on...
- Mon 19 Mar, 2007 17:57
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Sports car tax
- Replies: 94
- Views: 6977
I have been thinking further... what the incompetent Gordon Brown has to say at the budget is actually quite secret as yet. Sooo, all this speculation which was created by the press, has it been done on purpose? I am thinking, if they scare us with rumours now and up it by £30 on Wednesday, we'll th...
- Mon 19 Mar, 2007 15:08
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: How many miles are on your Zed?
- Replies: 74
- Views: 4856
- Mon 19 Mar, 2007 14:48
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Sports car tax
- Replies: 94
- Views: 6977
There is so much wrong with this hell-hole of a country.. How much tax is on petrol/diesel. How much tax is on wages. Yet we are also taxed on what we spend! How much road tax is on vehicles. How much poll/council tax is, and the re-banding ideas. Ideas of Congestion charges, Pay per miles. Yet, no ...
- Mon 19 Mar, 2007 14:14
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Sports car tax
- Replies: 94
- Views: 6977
- Fri 16 Mar, 2007 22:18
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: My stubborn gear knob
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1373
- Thu 15 Mar, 2007 22:29
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: My stubborn gear knob
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1373
That is actually a very good point. In my days of building mini's, I was always burning myself on my gearknob after leaving it parked up in direct sunlight all day. I always carry cloths around with me, so just one of those over it while parked up would make a big difference. You could always make a...
- Thu 15 Mar, 2007 22:23
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: X Bolt Alloy Wheel Cleaning Ideas??????????
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1633
- Thu 15 Mar, 2007 17:32
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3 Rear View Mirror
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2995
- Thu 15 Mar, 2007 16:32
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3 Rear View Mirror
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2995