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by Straight_Six
Thu 28 Jan, 2010 23:33
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Tonneau cover for sale
Replies: 9
Views: 1343

Your welcome :-)
by Straight_Six
Tue 26 Jan, 2010 00:13
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Tonneau cover for sale
Replies: 9
Views: 1343

Sold to dooby
by Straight_Six
Sun 24 Jan, 2010 10:06
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Tonneau cover for sale
Replies: 9
Views: 1343

Very sorry for the late reply dan, caught the flu this week.

I think it's £10 for p&p. So I was looking at £60.

'Dooby' has first refusal on the cover.

I'm based in Nantwich, cheshire.
by Straight_Six
Sun 17 Jan, 2010 13:05
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Tonneau cover for sale
Replies: 9
Views: 1343

Sorry robert :-(

I was looking for £50 +p&p
by Straight_Six
Sun 17 Jan, 2010 01:29
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Tonneau cover for sale
Replies: 9
Views: 1343

Tonneau cover for sale

i have a tonneau cover for sale now that i have decided to sell my z3 :-)

anybody interested?

thanks,

Lee
by Straight_Six
Thu 15 Oct, 2009 16:49
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: rusty skirts
Replies: 4
Views: 786

hehe yep it can certainly help rob :-p

thanks for your replies people, ill have a quick look at it now ian 8-)

Lee
by Straight_Six
Thu 15 Oct, 2009 16:02
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: rusty skirts
Replies: 4
Views: 786

rusty skirts

evening all, after inspecting my z3 this afternoon i noticed that bubbling and rust had appeared on the front and rear of both side skirts. after spending a couple of hours removing all the bolts from underneath the side skirt, pulling the panel off from the side sill (the one which says 'roadster')...
by Straight_Six
Wed 15 Oct, 2008 15:56
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: which tyre?
Replies: 9
Views: 1078

hi connor, how are you buddy?

thanks for tip, ive just ordered the Eagle F1's. :-)

the pilot exalto's on that site steve wont be right for my set up '225/50/16'

unfortunatly i couldnt find any of the Asymmetrics for that size either so ive bought the GSD3's.

many thanks,

Leigh
by Straight_Six
Tue 14 Oct, 2008 10:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: which tyre?
Replies: 9
Views: 1078

which tyre?

hi ppl, im looking for some new rear tyres, i previously had Michelin Pilot Exalto all round but now they have stopped making this tyre. I have tried alot of places for the replacement tyre (Michelin Pilot Primacy HP, G1) but these tyres are on back order and can take up to 6 months. So now that Mic...
by Straight_Six
Tue 27 May, 2008 12:59
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Now sold - BMW Z3 2.0 Roadster (2000)
Replies: 38
Views: 6869

£7750!!! unberlievable price, i honestly think you should just hold out conor at £8000 at least!

these cars are going to be hot potatoe in june/july and the prices usually rise also.

unless you need the money soonish.

Leigh
by Straight_Six
Wed 12 Mar, 2008 00:26
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: S50 ///MR purchased
Replies: 31
Views: 2519

congratulations once again conor!

i envy you :P

could you just sum up the improvements this car has on the 2.0 z3 for me? is the build quality better?

Leigh
by Straight_Six
Wed 12 Mar, 2008 00:23
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Cruise Yorkshire March 15th
Replies: 102
Views: 18496

im really sorry mark, work wont let me have the day off now because they cannot provide cover because 8 people are 'ill' this week. this is an event i was looking forward to since it was first bought to my attention by paula. :cry: sorry once again. on a good note its nice to see the site back up ag...
by Straight_Six
Wed 30 Jan, 2008 17:32
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: What Have u Done to your Z this past 7 days ?
Replies: 46
Views: 4181

i continued to question the reason why a german car company who are renowned for supreme effiecency would let americans build a car. :roll:
by Straight_Six
Tue 29 Jan, 2008 17:09
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Window Wiper Gremilins!
Replies: 1
Views: 497

Window Wiper Gremilins!

hello people, some of you may recall the problem i had before with my window wipers, the fact that they automatically kept wiping. I cured this by taking off the steering casing and nudged a couple of the wires from the indicator stalk and somehow it stopped the wipers. Over the last couple of month...
by Straight_Six
Sun 27 Jan, 2008 13:35
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Some very sad news
Replies: 40
Views: 3440

im really sorry to hear this robert,

after being away for a few weeks i was expecting to have missed something, but never would have i thought of news such as this :(

my deepest sympathies go out to you.
by Straight_Six
Thu 27 Dec, 2007 11:47
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: PS3 Online ID
Replies: 25
Views: 5027

Bim: ive only played on pes2008 for a couple of minutes and i turned it off because it actually makes me feel ill. (this is playing offline not online). so im sending the game back. :cry: Alex: ive played COD4 online and mine seems to run quite smooth, alot better than i thought it would actually. t...
by Straight_Six
Thu 27 Dec, 2007 00:38
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: PS3 Online ID
Replies: 25
Views: 5027

PS3 Online ID

hi people, i finally got the PS3 for Christmas and was wondering if anyone else played online?

my ID is 'prada_sport'

my game list consists of;
Call Of Duty 4
Resistance Of Man
F1 2007
Pro Evo 2008 (does anybody else suffer with stutering with this game?)

Leigh
by Straight_Six
Wed 19 Dec, 2007 11:42
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Cruise Yorkshire March 15th
Replies: 102
Views: 18496

this looks to be a really good turn out with some top notch cars! you can put me down for 'definately's' deano as ill book the day off if necessary. hopefully will get to see gary's 911 997 turbo 8-)

will anybody be heading from south cheshire/north staffordshire up to yorkshire?

Leigh
by Straight_Six
Mon 17 Dec, 2007 17:08
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Cruise Yorkshire March 15th
Replies: 102
Views: 18496

Ill hopefully be able to come to this deano as long as im not working (i work every other saturday). i'll know for sure closer to the time!

i think im going to get blown away with all the M's going to the event! lol
by Straight_Six
Wed 21 Nov, 2007 01:06
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: ASC & ABS Warning?
Replies: 12
Views: 1221

this seems to be quite a common problem this time of year. i have started experiencing a very weird light sequence with the ABS and ASC lights... sometimes when i turn the ignition on all my lights will disapear and then when i start the engine these two lights come on for approximately 2 seconds an...
by Straight_Six
Tue 13 Nov, 2007 23:36
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: hood maintenance
Replies: 18
Views: 3561

badboyblue and his pressure washer again! lol :P

i told you the Renovo stuff was good m8y, ive still yet to get round to doing mine yet :-( and no i wont be using the pressure washer! hahaha

Leigh
by Straight_Six
Sat 10 Nov, 2007 21:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Help needed sick zed!!
Replies: 21
Views: 2248

capone your car has put itself into a 'safe mode' this is when the ecu has recorded a fault or even the fact that it is showing 'no signal' to a mechanical part of your car and therefore restricts power output. (yes it is very very slow) the same thing happend to me when my inlet camshaft sensor fai...
by Straight_Six
Fri 09 Nov, 2007 11:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Topaz Blue ... Beige or Black roof ?
Replies: 31
Views: 3355

cheers paula, whiteminks is correct i have a blue hood on my topaz.

colour coded roof all the way thos! 8-)

Leigh
by Straight_Six
Wed 07 Nov, 2007 23:44
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Thought I would post some photos
Replies: 9
Views: 2562

very nice! in my favourite colour too :D

im sure i have seen this car before as i remember the number plate and the rare interior :)

everytime i see pictures of a ///Mrocket i convince myself that now is not the right time to buy one! :lol:

Leigh
by Straight_Six
Wed 07 Nov, 2007 11:36
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: My S54 : The first 500 miles!!!!
Replies: 21
Views: 1925

paula if you are getting 33mpg from the ///Mrocket then im swapping mine for one! im getting 33mpg in a 2.0 (and i tickle the accelerator peddle)

Leigh
by Straight_Six
Wed 07 Nov, 2007 10:39
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: M Roadster photos at last.....
Replies: 9
Views: 1795

very nice jason! the car is a credit to you sir!

all of your mods list and i can only spot one mod on your car from standard (alloys), now thats what i like! 8-)

Leigh
by Straight_Six
Tue 06 Nov, 2007 08:35
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: NW Independant needed
Replies: 15
Views: 1838

is this because of insurance purposes do you think jonty?

i was speaking to a mechanic there and he said that he has looked at alot of ///M vanos's when we came on the subject of vanos failure, he said he'd never had one that had failed, just running noisy.

Leigh
by Straight_Six
Mon 05 Nov, 2007 23:46
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: NW Independant needed
Replies: 15
Views: 1838

i second topfuelking's feedback!

i have had previous work done at HindHeath in wheellock, sandbach and i will be taking my car there again when further work is needed.

didnt know you were that close to me marc? (i am about 15 mins away from Hindheath)

Leigh
by Straight_Six
Sun 04 Nov, 2007 22:56
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Z10: Yes but no but............
Replies: 9
Views: 1131

this car labelled the 'Z10' is the BMW 'CS', which was shown at the Shanghai motor show a few months ago.

on a positive note it will not be called a 'Z10' :)

Leigh
by Straight_Six
Sun 04 Nov, 2007 15:58
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Albertoxx's ALPINA Roadster S
Replies: 20
Views: 3456

prego alberto, i find italianos to be very nice, very friendly people as a whole. this is why i will be moving in a couple of years to italia. as our once great country has an outlook similar to a rattling vanos unit :roll: however alberto could you please pm me information about Modena's finest. :D...
by Straight_Six
Sun 04 Nov, 2007 15:53
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Dodgy VANOS and warranty recommendation
Replies: 7
Views: 1219

the vanos was replaced at 31,000 miles (barely 'running in' phase for a BMW) and then 17,000 miles with a new vanos unit (just over half of its original life to the previous unit).

one word....
phenomenal!
by Straight_Six
Sat 03 Nov, 2007 23:38
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Albertoxx's ALPINA Roadster S
Replies: 20
Views: 3456

ciao alberto,

come stai?

a bella automobile for bella italia! 8-)

Leigh
by Straight_Six
Thu 25 Oct, 2007 22:29
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: I Saw This Car Today And Thought Im In Love
Replies: 25
Views: 2148

spot on the colonel, you have just confirmed what i always thought. Audi i think appeal to different people than BMW, Audi i think are for people who like a nice car with great engineering but arnt enthusiastic about driving. BMW i think are for people who like a nice car, (may not be as good build ...
by Straight_Six
Wed 24 Oct, 2007 09:26
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Oxford Green II S54 on Pistonheads
Replies: 44
Views: 5517

i agree jonty, life at this time of year does seem to be very expensive! give it till about march/april time and i bet you it will all settle down financial wise.

please dont get rid of your pride and joy mate.

Leigh
by Straight_Six
Wed 24 Oct, 2007 09:15
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Confessions of a Whiteminks:Sharky a brother for Toadster:-)
Replies: 78
Views: 9886

I cannot believe you have bought an S54 paula!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!! :D :D :D
by Straight_Six
Wed 24 Oct, 2007 09:12
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: I Saw This Car Today And Thought Im In Love
Replies: 25
Views: 2148

a possible £100k for an Audi, says it all really.
by Straight_Six
Wed 17 Oct, 2007 10:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Problem with the car :-(
Replies: 11
Views: 1501

thankyou to everyone who has replied to this post. i am happy to say that i have been to HindHeath indy (sandbach) to have the car diagnosed, the car has a Inlet CamShaft Sensor fault which has shown itself 50 times and is now showing No Signal. so on saturday morning the car is going in to have the...
by Straight_Six
Sun 14 Oct, 2007 15:27
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Problem with the car :-(
Replies: 11
Views: 1501

thanks for the reply mike, the idle valve is a good call, ill try and give it a clean tommorow. havent had any problems since friday and i let my dad take it out today and he says there dosent seem to be anything wrong with it (but he's not a mechanic). there is a question i have been meaning to ask...
by Straight_Six
Sat 13 Oct, 2007 22:33
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: new z3m
Replies: 5
Views: 1613

very very very nice perrin! looks like a fine example!

i bet your as happy as a sandboy now 8-)

Leigh
by Straight_Six
Sat 13 Oct, 2007 22:28
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Problem with the car :-(
Replies: 11
Views: 1501

cheers for the replies people, fingers crossed its the cam shaft sensor. this of course would make sense for the faults ive been experiencing.

i didnt think the vanos was a problem on the 2.0 z3's??

i will update on wednesday when i get the diagnos report :-)

Leigh
by Straight_Six
Fri 12 Oct, 2007 15:18
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Problem with the car :-(
Replies: 11
Views: 1501

Problem with the car :-(

hiya ppl, for weeks ive been noticing a sort of miss fire with the car when putting my foot down but thought that it was just me imagining things. a couple of days ago i noticed a strange sound comming from the engine bay when the car was cold, sort of a vibrating noise. again i shrugged this off an...
by Straight_Six
Fri 12 Oct, 2007 09:58
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 diagnostic software experience?
Replies: 31
Views: 4101

any update yet myredzed?? ive got the software carsoft 6.5 on my computer, but trying to get a lead from the laptop (mine has the serial port) to the car is a real test! i cannot find anywhere which sells this cable?! i have the underhood connector (as you will know deano after very kindly reseting ...
by Straight_Six
Wed 26 Sep, 2007 12:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Something Is Not Quite Right!
Replies: 5
Views: 741

cheers connor, reading that i think im going to get it put on a Diag at an independant specialist.

Leigh
by Straight_Six
Wed 26 Sep, 2007 11:57
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Something Is Not Quite Right!
Replies: 5
Views: 741

Something Is Not Quite Right!

hiya ppl, ive noticed just recently that my car isnt pulling like it used to. the car seems quite hesitant when going from 2k - 3.5k. then when i put the boot to the floor at 3.5k - 4k there becomes a very apparent 'flat spot'. where the car actually feels like it is pushing against a big gust of wi...
by Straight_Six
Fri 07 Sep, 2007 22:14
Forum: Performance
Topic: Fuel ? Missing revs !
Replies: 4
Views: 1081

i had the same problem lamoroma a few weeks ago, and it seems to have cured itself.

i still dont think its performing like it did when i first got it, but maybe thats me just getting used to the speed/power.

i might however need new cam sensors as connor suggests!

Leigh
by Straight_Six
Fri 07 Sep, 2007 22:09
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Best products for restoring/looking after leather seats?
Replies: 9
Views: 1105

i have the Poorboys 'leather stuff' and without applying another product to the seats i couldnt compare how good it is, but it does seem to be cleaning and softening the leather.

i guess thats all you can ask for really? lol
by Straight_Six
Fri 07 Sep, 2007 22:08
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Advice needed on buying a car that has outstanding finance.
Replies: 34
Views: 2326

congrats tags on your purchase! i remember you telling me that you were thinkin of getting one, didnt realise you meant within 7 days! lol

you will have to put some pics up for us to have a look.

i wonder how 'slow' it will be compared to the Z3M???

Leigh
by Straight_Six
Wed 05 Sep, 2007 10:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: This Stupid, Stupid, Stupid Alarm!!!
Replies: 19
Views: 2852

just an update people, tourniquet - i checked the tilt sensor and there was no water sitting in the well. daverave - i dont have a housing for the peg as very clearly shown by your good self (thanks for the pics) robin - ive turned the alarm on but de-activated the motion sensors, and the alarm stil...
by Straight_Six
Mon 03 Sep, 2007 13:26
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: New to forums
Replies: 17
Views: 1368

thanks, i actually have a can of this polish in the garage, ill digg it out. 8-)

Leigh
by Straight_Six
Mon 03 Sep, 2007 13:23
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: This Stupid, Stupid, Stupid Alarm!!!
Replies: 19
Views: 2852

i do have a peg as far as i know, but i dont have a radio mounting bracket, i just have the hollow rectangle cage. there was a sony headunit which came with the car, so im guessing that the anti theft switch would have been de-activated before, and the car alarm has only just started to give me prob...

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