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by daverave
Sat 08 Sep, 2012 17:46
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Atlanta Blue Z3 Spain
Replies: 0
Views: 475

Atlanta Blue Z3 Spain

Spotted today on Camposol, Murcia S***JGP. Have only seen about 3 since we moved to Spain and this is the first on English plates.
by daverave
Tue 04 Sep, 2012 15:13
Forum: Z8 roadster
Topic: Fecking 'ell !!!!
Replies: 3
Views: 5472

Re: Fecking 'ell !!!!

Drove past their showroom every day for 10 years on my way to and from work. They always had a good selection of head turners but never once saw a Z8 :head: . Now in Spain so no chance :head:
by daverave
Thu 08 Mar, 2012 23:15
Forum: Site Announcements and Feedback
Topic: Site Changes - 8th Mar 2012
Replies: 3
Views: 3980

Re: Site Changes - 8th Mar 2012

Nice to see the facebook link :bow But, and please don't chastise me again, :cry: for those of us with failing eyesight and a small screen could it be at the top of the screen and bigger thanks
by daverave
Tue 06 Mar, 2012 19:23
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: zroadster.net Facebook
Replies: 11
Views: 25349

Re: zroadster.net Facebook

Was only a suggestion not a demand :lol:
Thanks for the link and BTW great work you have done on the new site :thumb:
by daverave
Tue 06 Mar, 2012 17:38
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: zroadster.net Facebook
Replies: 11
Views: 25349

Re: zroadster.net Facebook

Gazza
Can you post a link to the page as I've search for it but it does'nt appear in the FB search results.
Perhaps we could also have a link to it from the forum home page.
Thanks
by daverave
Sat 03 Mar, 2012 16:12
Forum: Site Announcements and Feedback
Topic: Site Upgrade
Replies: 27
Views: 6932

Re: Site Upgrade

Nice our new site. I like it. The only thing I don't like is in the Recent Topic it is not easy to read. I don't know if it's possible put a line between the topic and the authors or change the color of one of line. I thought that at first then found the increase font icon ( top right below the sea...
by daverave
Fri 11 Mar, 2011 20:02
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Cost of fuel in Europe
Replies: 11
Views: 2215

No sunshine today I'm afraid been raining gatos y perros all day so no top down motoring at the moment :cry:
by daverave
Fri 11 Mar, 2011 17:53
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Cost of fuel in Europe
Replies: 11
Views: 2215

I'm in Spain (Cartagena, Murcia) and filled up about a week ago and regular petrol was €1.34 a litre although it is certainly on the rise.
by daverave
Wed 09 Mar, 2011 19:35
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: I'm still here
Replies: 18
Views: 3028

Looking good. Re the dangly things is THIS the thread you were looking for.
by daverave
Sat 29 Jan, 2011 12:45
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: First Spanish wave
Replies: 2
Views: 577

First Spanish wave

First decent run out since we moved to Spain and straight away nice wave from a spanish silver 3ltr Z3 in La Aljorra, Murcia, only 10 minutes from home. Roof down in January, sun shining, open road, wave from a fellow Zedder. Life doesn't get much better me thinks. :D
by daverave
Fri 07 Jan, 2011 22:08
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Surrey Meet - 26th April
Replies: 43
Views: 9592

I don't believe it :head: Another Surrey meet and we've now moved to Spain.:head: Only good thing is I now get to drive the zed for nearly 12 months of the year. Only drove it in the UK when no chance of rain!!!! Have a good meet.
by daverave
Mon 23 Aug, 2010 17:45
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Spanish Cruise?
Replies: 411
Views: 49096

We are moving out to Spain for good at the end of October (taking the Zed with us of course) so would be interested in maybe meeting up at some point or even offering a BBQ and drinks and a dip in the pool at our place if you are in the area. Any idea what areas you will be going to? Our place is in...
by daverave
Tue 17 Aug, 2010 15:49
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: LHD Headlight Units
Replies: 2
Views: 606

That makes two of us looking. We are moving to Spain in Oct so looking for the same. If you find a supplier can you let me know.

Thanks
Dave
by daverave
Sun 01 Aug, 2010 18:12
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: OMG, im in love!!
Replies: 4
Views: 1298

Have seen a couple of these recently. One at the Kingswood Arms,Surrey and the other in Mazarron, Murcia, Spain. Quite like the look but not sure how they would hande. How does the front end suspension work. Can you lean into corners? £16k does seem quite a lot but not bad compared to say Harley pri...
by daverave
Tue 20 Jul, 2010 14:42
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Continental Headlights wanted
Replies: 5
Views: 845

Thanks Ian. Have found a set on http://www.sanituning.biz for 250 euros + 29 postage so may go for them but will wait a while to see if any kind sole has a set at a better price. Not sure about the 10 year rule saving you money. AFAIK import tax can only be avoided if you take up residencia and then...
by daverave
Tue 20 Jul, 2010 12:29
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Continental Headlights wanted
Replies: 5
Views: 845

Hi Ian Moving to a 200 year old Finca just outside a village called San Isidro, Cartagena, Murcia. Fed up with the rat race so decided to retire early and laze in the sun for the rest of my life. (except when driving the zed top down on the open roads :D :drive ) Have looked at projector headlights ...
by daverave
Tue 20 Jul, 2010 12:02
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Continental Headlights wanted
Replies: 5
Views: 845

Continental Headlights wanted

We are due to move to Spain later this year and will be taking the Zed with us (I know it will cost a mint but still cheaper than selling here and buying a replacement when we get there). In order to get through the ITV I need a set of continental headlights to fit 2000 facelift model. Anyone got an...
by daverave
Tue 08 Jun, 2010 15:11
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: My MOT advisory notice suggested.....
Replies: 3
Views: 808

When mine had its MOT last month the mechanic showed me the small amount of movement in the lower ball joint. He pointed out that using the old method of a bar under the wheel to move the joint no play was evident but with the new MOT test bay equipment which includes a "shaker plate" it w...
by daverave
Fri 14 May, 2010 14:36
Forum: Performance
Topic: £30 strut brace??
Replies: 77
Views: 8709

Fitted mine yesterday but when I looked at the sound insulation under the bonnet today noticed it had squashing it somewhat on the left side meaning it was quite close to the bonnet. I then noticed that there is a slight diffence in the crank angle on each end of the strut. Swapped the brace around ...
by daverave
Sat 24 Oct, 2009 16:36
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: 6 cyl ///m Strut Brace on eBay
Replies: 9
Views: 1362

Have been watching that one myself.
At least this time you wont be in the bidding Jonttt so won't be able to pip me at the post like last time :x
Am also looking at the Chromiumtech one but dont think it's as good as this one though.
by daverave
Tue 15 Sep, 2009 13:55
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 featured on quickoffice web site
Replies: 22
Views: 3237

Yes thats the one. Interesting reading. I wonder if anyone still has one of the phone cards!!!!
by daverave
Tue 15 Sep, 2009 09:48
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 featured on quickoffice web site
Replies: 22
Views: 3237

Z1 featured on quickoffice web site

Whilst sorting out some software from my new mobile was surprised to come across THIS site with a page from a pdf file of the Z1. Have also managed to get a copy of the pdf file itself now if anyone is interested.
by daverave
Fri 04 Sep, 2009 18:57
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: New Toy Coming Next Week Jubbly
Replies: 73
Views: 5627

This has been one of the best threads I've followed for ages. Only trouble is I've spent this best part of three days at work trying to figure out the answer and still didn't get the prize :head: :head: I know it's not exactly zed related but what the hell it was great fun :lol: OOh I didn't spot th...
by daverave
Thu 03 Sep, 2009 16:01
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: New Toy Coming Next Week Jubbly
Replies: 73
Views: 5627

Just remembered about THIS THREAD which makes me think we are on the right track.
by daverave
Thu 03 Sep, 2009 12:44
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: New Toy Coming Next Week Jubbly
Replies: 73
Views: 5627

mini cooper
by daverave
Fri 03 Jul, 2009 18:48
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Top down
Replies: 30
Views: 3169

Have to agree with the O.P. If you have a soft top it should be an offence to drive it on a nice day with it up. Why spend all that money on a convertable and then not use the equipment provided :head:

A bit like having wipers and not using them it the rain :head:
by daverave
Fri 03 Jul, 2009 18:08
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: Cheapy Satnav
Replies: 23
Views: 10953

Software piracy is illegal, I'm sure the moderators will be along soon to reinforce that it is not condoned here. I know. Thats why I made no mention of the web address just pointed the O.P. to the EBUYER web site which it seems is prepared to let it be known that software piracy web sites exist. :D
by daverave
Fri 03 Jul, 2009 12:54
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: Cheapy Satnav
Replies: 23
Views: 10953

I recently bought the Navigo v2 unit from ebuyer and am very happy with it. It has bluetooth and FM radio built in so you can use the radio for voice navigation and also bluetooth your phone for handsfree operation. The Turbodog software on it is cr*p but a quick trip to the web site mentioned in a ...
by daverave
Mon 18 May, 2009 20:25
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: A217 southbound to M25
Replies: 2
Views: 681

:bounce: Yipee spotted at last :bounce: Was not sure about the weather but prefer to drive top down when given half a chance. :drive Next time give me a wave :wave The number of times I wave at other zeds and get no response amazes me. The Zroadster stickers were obtained from Giles and should still...
by daverave
Tue 12 May, 2009 11:00
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Shell Petrol Stations POI for TomTom
Replies: 12
Views: 4105

Try THIS site for converting files.
by daverave
Mon 11 May, 2009 18:45
Forum: Site Announcements and Feedback
Topic: Post history when posting a reply?
Replies: 10
Views: 3756

I knew there was something missing recently when posting just could not put my finger on it. :roll:

With senior moments becoming more frequent I sometimes have trouble remembering my name let alone what I am writing about. :head:

Now what was this thread about :puzzle:
by daverave
Mon 11 May, 2009 07:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Is there more than one version of DSC?
Replies: 8
Views: 1076

The rears were a dodle to take out and replace just undo the allen key and they came out easily. The fronts however were a swine. I initially intended just cleaning all but ended up having to replace the fronts as they had welded themselves to the housing. Tried soaking them in WD40 and leaving for ...
by daverave
Sun 10 May, 2009 16:31
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Is there more than one version of DSC?
Replies: 8
Views: 1076

Sensors are £68.59 + VAT from $tealer. Tried to find them on fleabay but without any luck.
You are OK to drive with the warning lights on just dont give it the full bootfull until you are nearly out of a bend :D
by daverave
Sat 09 May, 2009 20:14
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: New Z4
Replies: 7
Views: 1937

Had an invite from Coopers Banstead so went and had a look today. I have to say that the first impression was good. The front end has, in my view, more of the Z3 retro styling about it which is more to my taste and gives it that aggressive look that was somehow missing in the "old" Z4. I a...
by daverave
Sat 09 May, 2009 16:36
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Is there more than one version of DSC?
Replies: 8
Views: 1076

Problem resolved and questions answered :bounce: After trolling the web for nearly two days :head: eventually found an artical that explained that up until 09/00 the DSC111 unit fitted to standard Z's was the Teves MK20. After that date they changed the unit to a Teves MK60 although kept the MK20 on...
by daverave
Wed 06 May, 2009 08:45
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Is there more than one version of DSC?
Replies: 8
Views: 1076

Is there more than one version of DSC?

Have been having some trouble with the DSC and ABS lights recently. Have replaced the front sensors and cleaned the rears but still the lights stayed on :head: :head: . Eventually I took it to a local indy who identified it as the nearside rear sensor. Ordered the part from local $tealer who identif...
by daverave
Sat 18 Apr, 2009 14:46
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: kumho bmwrdc championship
Replies: 3
Views: 798

Don't know the answer but if you contact Trevor Ford trevor@bmwrdc.com he will be able to give you a definative answer as to how many Z3's have entered in the past. He is the club president and is actually doing some work for me next week on my Zed.
by daverave
Fri 17 Apr, 2009 14:35
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Surrey Meet - 26th April
Replies: 43
Views: 9592

:head: :head: :head: Another local run and I'm out of the country :head: :head: :head:
Still at least you are guranteed good weather with PVR in attendance. :sunny
Hope to make the next one
by daverave
Thu 16 Apr, 2009 08:01
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: 3 M's in 24 hours within a mile
Replies: 0
Views: 428

3 M's in 24 hours within a mile

At Kingswood last night saw nice silver M coupe S50M** and within half a mile another black one. Then this morning a nice looking S reg M roadster in what looked like estoril blue just past Coopers in Banstead. Anyone on here?
by daverave
Thu 16 Apr, 2009 07:52
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: intermittent asc and abs warning lights
Replies: 7
Views: 811

Hi Deb Most common reason for this fault seems to be the wheel sensors. If you do a search on ABS you will see a number of posts on this problem. I have a very similar problem at the moment however it is proving somewhat difficult to sort out. I have replaced the front sensors and cleaned and checke...
by daverave
Wed 15 Apr, 2009 10:44
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: New owner with butterfly problem
Replies: 17
Views: 1339

Ooops got it wrong.
Don't know where I got the idea from in the first place unless it was another vehicle. :oops:
Thanks for correcting me Mike
I assume THIS is the link you were referring to. :)
by daverave
Wed 15 Apr, 2009 08:50
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: New owner with butterfly problem
Replies: 17
Views: 1339

From what I can remember the butterfly valve is only supposed to operate at very low air temperatures in order to improve engine idle. Under normal conditions it is not supposed to operate. I was concerned about it on the 2.0 I had previously but when I started the car in the middle of winter it did...
by daverave
Tue 07 Apr, 2009 15:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Japan 15th Anniversary Edition
Replies: 12
Views: 4030

Welcome to the forum and good luck with the Zed hunting. The reference to 15th Anniversary may relate to the anniversary of BMW Technik GmbH (the future Z design team?) which I believe was 1999/2000 and not a reference to the Z3 itself. There are some ads for 15th anniversary edition Zeds on the web...
by daverave
Tue 07 Apr, 2009 07:55
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Help please - simple question (hopefully)
Replies: 6
Views: 706

The method to reset your service and oil light is explained HERE Have not used this method myself but know several people who have so should work OK.
by daverave
Mon 06 Apr, 2009 19:45
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Dunsfold 2 and Summer Party - Surrey - 1st August
Replies: 21
Views: 3983

Put us down as a yes as long as you get the weather right like the last time :)
by daverave
Mon 06 Apr, 2009 19:00
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Hi from a Z3M Newbie
Replies: 30
Views: 4576

Welcome on board bugsy. Will have to keep an eye out for you as I work in Sutton (Belmont to be more accurate) and travel up and down the mad mile to work most days although only use the Zed when the sun is out. :sunny Coopers in Banstead are pretty good. They service my friends car and he has never...
by daverave
Fri 27 Mar, 2009 09:46
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Carsoft Scanner
Replies: 18
Views: 1315

Glad to be of help
BTW Invoice is in the post :D
by daverave
Thu 26 Mar, 2009 19:12
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Auto windows problem
Replies: 8
Views: 1039

I have the same problem with my drivers side window. Did a diagnostic using Carsoft and it said a wire was shorting to earth. Have not had time (or weather :x ) to investigate but a least I know what I am looking for.
by daverave
Wed 25 Mar, 2009 19:18
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Carsoft Scanner
Replies: 18
Views: 1315

Johnjo Not sure on the age of your vehicle or if you have one or two diagnostic sockets but as Ribs says the one under the bonnet is the best one to use as some of the modules do not respond with the one in the drivers footwell. I assume you have the little black box thing connected in line between ...
by daverave
Wed 25 Mar, 2009 18:56
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Clear Lens 3rd Brake Light for ///M Roadster ?
Replies: 7
Views: 1852

Not a problem Rob. Was not sure myself. Thats why I put the caveat in about checking with a $tealer first :D Does seem a bit strange that you cannot get the parts seperately on facelift models. Being a cynic is it possibly they realised by only selling the whole unit they could get more £ out of us ...