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by cosmosblack
Fri 19 Mar, 2021 21:10
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Gazza - sad news
Replies: 21
Views: 9937

Re: Gazza - sad news

only just reading this, i brought my z3 from him in 2006, which i still have, lovely man
by cosmosblack
Mon 13 Apr, 2020 14:53
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Looking for a part please
Replies: 2
Views: 1998

Re: Looking for a part please

thank you
by cosmosblack
Mon 13 Apr, 2020 08:11
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Looking for a part please
Replies: 2
Views: 1998

Looking for a part please

Hi i just asking on here as someone might have one i need the swing support bracket that goes on the front control arm art number 31 35 1 127 263

thank you
by cosmosblack
Thu 29 Dec, 2016 19:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: what top mounts do i need for coilovers
Replies: 4
Views: 1212

Re: what top mounts do i need for coilovers

ok thank you, i dont mind replacing so thats cheap but i didnt know if they had to be in anything special as i was using coilovers
by cosmosblack
Thu 29 Dec, 2016 09:31
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: what top mounts do i need for coilovers
Replies: 4
Views: 1212

Re: what top mounts do i need for coilovers

Hi, it's the front Ines and they are adjustable thankyou
by cosmosblack
Wed 28 Dec, 2016 20:36
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: what top mounts do i need for coilovers
Replies: 4
Views: 1212

what top mounts do i need for coilovers

Hi, i have just brought some coilovers and im confused on what top mounts i need if any

Do i just go with Meyle or Lemforder or do i need something more suitable for coilovers? or even Powerflex? do i need to change the top mounts or can i use the existing top mounts

Thank you in advance
by cosmosblack
Sun 25 Dec, 2016 16:29
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Black Projector Headlights Wanted
Replies: 0
Views: 1495

Black Projector Headlights Wanted

Hi, i just thought i would ask on here before i buy some new if anyone has any Black Projector Headlights for Sale cheers
by cosmosblack
Fri 23 Dec, 2016 17:17
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Meyle Front Wishbones and other parts
Replies: 23
Views: 5842

Re: Meyle Front Wishbones and other parts

Mine arrived a few days ago and all seems very good, i just have one question i have ordered powerflex bushes for the lower wishbones, and i have seem the powerflex on offer at carpartsforless so was thinking of getting more for the anti roll bar drop links are the bushes as easy to remove as the wi...
by cosmosblack
Thu 15 Dec, 2016 21:31
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Powerflex bushes or standard
Replies: 3
Views: 1090

Re: Powerflex bushes or standard

Great thank you that was i thought but just wanted confirmation
by cosmosblack
Thu 15 Dec, 2016 16:25
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Powerflex bushes or standard
Replies: 3
Views: 1090

Powerflex bushes or standard

Hi, I have just ordered Meyle wishbones with lollypops and bushes now do I use these for the time being or why I'm doing the work go straight for powerflex bushes, I have read good reviews with the powerflex thankyou
by cosmosblack
Thu 15 Dec, 2016 11:16
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Meyle Front Wishbones and other parts
Replies: 23
Views: 5842

Re: Meyle Front Wishbones and other parts

Mine are ordered, so hopefully will be here tomorro, ordered a new battery so hopefully can get it moved into garage this weekend and let the work commence
by cosmosblack
Wed 14 Dec, 2016 08:06
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Meyle Front Wishbones and other parts
Replies: 23
Views: 5842

Re: Meyle Front Wishbones and other parts

That's great I'm going to get them ordered thankyou
by cosmosblack
Tue 13 Dec, 2016 20:31
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Meyle Front Wishbones and other parts
Replies: 23
Views: 5842

Re: Meyle Front Wishbones and other parts

Have they got the Meyle stamp on the wishbone/control arm cheers
by cosmosblack
Tue 13 Dec, 2016 19:20
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Meyle Front Wishbones and other parts
Replies: 23
Views: 5842

Re: Meyle Front Wishbones and other parts

thanks for the input, i think i might bullet and buy if it isnt up to scratch i will send back your always covered be ebay, my bill is rocketing at the minute but my z hasnt been driven in nearly 5 years, i have got another z3 to swap over the interior, its in a really sorry state but i want to get ...
by cosmosblack
Tue 13 Dec, 2016 18:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Meyle Front Wishbones and other parts
Replies: 23
Views: 5842

Re: Meyle Front Wishbones and other parts

Would you not trust these two then?? They seem to have good feedback although they do seem cheap, I'm ordering some powerflex bushes as well, and coilovers I think, not 100% thanks for the advice
by cosmosblack
Tue 13 Dec, 2016 17:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Meyle Front Wishbones and other parts
Replies: 23
Views: 5842

Meyle Front Wishbones and other parts

Hi im currently overhauling my z3, its in a sorry state but want to get it back on the road in the next few months, im wanting to replace nearly all of the suspension i have seen this on Ebay but seems a little to good to be true comparing other prices on ebay, i have emailed him and he said its is ...
by cosmosblack
Thu 11 Jun, 2015 10:58
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: panels wanted
Replies: 0
Views: 707

panels wanted

Hi, im after a few bits in Montreal blue only, both back wing, both side skirts and both the from wing where the indicators go, i have been on ebay but been dealing with idiots who say they have stuff and then never get back to me

Let me know if you have anything

cheers :)
by cosmosblack
Fri 17 Apr, 2015 19:20
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: FS: Tonneau cover, wind deflector, rear window cover [sold]
Replies: 8
Views: 2396

Re: FS: Tonneau cover, wind deflector, rear window cover

i will take wind deflector if you still have it cheers
by cosmosblack
Fri 10 Apr, 2015 09:25
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Mor61e's Topaz Blue 2.8 - Respray time
Replies: 80
Views: 34812

Re: Mor61e's Topaz Blue 2.8 Z3 blog

it looks like nice though how it stands where they cheaps ones from ebay? i cant decide if to go lowering springs and showks or coilovers
by cosmosblack
Wed 08 Apr, 2015 21:18
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Mor61e's Topaz Blue 2.8 - Respray time
Replies: 80
Views: 34812

Re: Mor61e's Topaz Blue 2.8 Z3 blog

Hi what coilovers did you fit??
by cosmosblack
Wed 08 Apr, 2015 21:18
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Mor61e's Topaz Blue 2.8 - Respray time
Replies: 80
Views: 34812

Re: Mor61e's Topaz Blue 2.8 Z3 blog

Hi what coilovers did you fit??
by cosmosblack
Sun 21 Sep, 2014 15:46
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: HELP PLEASE my boot wont open
Replies: 2
Views: 724

Re: HELP PLEASE my boot wont open

Thank you :)
by cosmosblack
Sun 21 Sep, 2014 10:19
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: HELP PLEASE my boot wont open
Replies: 2
Views: 724

HELP PLEASE my boot wont open

as per title, boot will not open will turn with key so central lcking is wrking but it wont open i think something must have come of the catch, can someone please pm me details on how to do this thank you :) :)
by cosmosblack
Mon 04 Aug, 2014 19:54
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Spotted in Mansfield Woodhouse
Replies: 10
Views: 2080

Re: Spotted in Mansfield Woodhouse

i went to that school, years ago, aaargh would have love to come, im going away next Thursday for two weeks defo next time though thankyou

Regards

Hazel :)
by cosmosblack
Mon 04 Aug, 2014 15:18
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Spotted in Mansfield Woodhouse
Replies: 10
Views: 2080

Re: Spotted in Mansfield Woodhouse

Im on northfield lane entrance to pleasley vale, where abouts are you?
by cosmosblack
Sun 03 Aug, 2014 20:50
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Spotted in Mansfield Woodhouse
Replies: 10
Views: 2080

Re: Spotted in Mansfield Woodhouse

small world im from woodhouse, i have 2 zeds, not seen yours before, nor the one you are talking about :)
by cosmosblack
Wed 28 May, 2014 13:14
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Roll Hoops for sale
Replies: 0
Views: 804

Roll Hoops for sale

I have got the complete roll hoops with storage box's for sale its beige in colour with black roll hoops i was thinking around £300 or make an offer thank you for looking :)
by cosmosblack
Thu 01 May, 2014 12:10
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: WTD - Clear Side Indicator Repeaters
Replies: 3
Views: 933

Re: WTD - Clear Side Indicator Repeaters

thanks again mine are great :)
by cosmosblack
Thu 17 Apr, 2014 13:23
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: WTD - Clear Side Indicator Repeaters
Replies: 3
Views: 933

Re: WTD - Clear Side Indicator Repeaters

hey I have got some I will do a swap if you want to cheers
by cosmosblack
Sun 06 Apr, 2014 17:53
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: good stuff for sale..
Replies: 4
Views: 1438

Re: good stuff for sale..

i have tried again
by cosmosblack
Sun 06 Apr, 2014 17:35
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: good stuff for sale..
Replies: 4
Views: 1438

Re: good stuff for sale..

Hi, i have sent you a PM cheers
by cosmosblack
Wed 12 Mar, 2014 09:29
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Car stalling in traffic - P0173 error code
Replies: 40
Views: 4252

Re: Car stalling in traffic - P0173 error code

Hi, no I didn't need any special tools, just a few sockets, I have read on other forums that people have put they have changed the part even when they have got no symptoms, and it has made a fast improvement,
by cosmosblack
Tue 11 Mar, 2014 22:13
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Car stalling in traffic - P0173 error code
Replies: 40
Views: 4252

Re: Car stalling in traffic - P0173 error code

just add to this i had never done an oil change on a car and i did this so please dont be put off, it looks scary when you have all the parts out but take your time and it can be done
by cosmosblack
Tue 11 Mar, 2014 22:09
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Car stalling in traffic - P0173 error code
Replies: 40
Views: 4252

Re: Car stalling in traffic - P0173 error code

yep i did it myself, it was a little tricky followed some guides on the you tube, not the easiest thing i have done, but very rewarding, dont think it would be cheap though if a garage did this, i had never done anything like this before so dont be put off, :)
by cosmosblack
Tue 11 Mar, 2014 11:40
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Car stalling in traffic - P0173 error code
Replies: 40
Views: 4252

Re: Car stalling in traffic - P0173 error code

i would put money on it being the crank case breather valve, mine was exactly the same, perfect driving and then just cut out when I stopped, this got gradually worse, always fired up straight after, cost me about £50 for the apart and about a days work, but car sounds perfect now no cutting out she...
by cosmosblack
Fri 31 Jan, 2014 16:36
Forum: Performance
Topic: Simota filters opinions?
Replies: 19
Views: 3968

Re: Simota filters opinions?

Hi, where did you get it from cheers
by cosmosblack
Thu 30 Jan, 2014 09:41
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3M wing mirrors - where can I get them? Buy or borrow?
Replies: 20
Views: 3315

Re: Z3M wing mirrors - where can I get them? Buy or borrow?

do you think their is enough depth to do a cut out like that in a z3 door?
by cosmosblack
Thu 30 Jan, 2014 09:00
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3M wing mirrors - where can I get them? Buy or borrow?
Replies: 20
Views: 3315

Re: Z3M wing mirrors - where can I get them? Buy or borrow?

wow that looks alot of work, you would have to cut the door on the z3, which i wouldn't have a clue on to begin, my car is being spayed in the coming months, that why i don't mind having a play, but this might be out of my league, shame really cos they are very cheap to buy
by cosmosblack
Wed 29 Jan, 2014 22:45
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3M wing mirrors - where can I get them? Buy or borrow?
Replies: 20
Views: 3315

Re: Z3M wing mirrors - where can I get them? Buy or borrow?

oh right i didnt know they had the spring well that would cause a problem, maybe i need to rethink, but more i look at them more i do like them, do you know roughly how much the spring comes out the base? do you think their is a way to maybe shorten the spring? cheers
by cosmosblack
Wed 29 Jan, 2014 21:29
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3M wing mirrors - where can I get them? Buy or borrow?
Replies: 20
Views: 3315

Re: Z3M wing mirrors - where can I get them? Buy or borrow?

thats great i think i might have a go with the mini wing mirrors, i dont think its going to be easy, but i would love the M mirrors but they are so expensive the mini mirrors are cheap and if it dont look right i wont use them, fingers crossed it does go right thank you :)
by cosmosblack
Wed 29 Jan, 2014 16:45
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3M wing mirrors - where can I get them? Buy or borrow?
Replies: 20
Views: 3315

Re: Z3M wing mirrors - where can I get them? Buy or borrow?

i have been thinking about the mini wing mirrors, but how would you go about the wiring would you have to use the wires from the mini wing mirror or visa versa??
by cosmosblack
Tue 28 Jan, 2014 17:08
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Lots of rare and original parts, ACS, Hamann etc FOR SALE
Replies: 14
Views: 2549

Re: Lots of rare and original parts, ACS, Hamann etc FOR SAL

Hi, dont suppose you know how much postage would be for the flippers please cheers
by cosmosblack
Sun 26 Jan, 2014 20:39
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Hamman replica front bumper
Replies: 32
Views: 5690

Re: Hamman replica front bumper

when i found it on the internet i think i put z3 bumpers in and it brought it up, i will have a look tomorrow (when im at work) they always say professional body shop to fit but i have fitted the before, they sometime dont fit quite right and just need a few bits taking of the bumper, i wanted the m...
by cosmosblack
Sun 26 Jan, 2014 18:08
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Hamman replica front bumper
Replies: 32
Views: 5690

Re: Hamman replica front bumper

i do like the bumper too i have been thinking about getting this bumper, i have found it for £140 somewhere on the net, but cant remember where now, i see if i can find it again for you
by cosmosblack
Wed 22 Jan, 2014 13:08
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Anyone ever see a rear end like this?? (Dodge Viper Exhaust)
Replies: 4
Views: 1871

Re: Anyone ever see a rear end like this?? (Dodge Viper Exha

i dont think the front bumper looks to bad i think it looks similar to the M would like to see it in person though
http://www.fastcar.co.uk/2010/09/20/bmw ... copy-copy/
by cosmosblack
Fri 17 Jan, 2014 20:46
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: suspension upgrades
Replies: 4
Views: 1036

Re: suspension upgrades

Hi, thanks for the input, i am going to get the powerflex bushes they are already on my list, and i will add the droplinks to it as well, i looked at coilovers but they are so expensive for a decent set, i would like to lower the car prob about 30mm as i think it sits slightly to high, i know i will...
by cosmosblack
Fri 17 Jan, 2014 14:12
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: suspension upgrades
Replies: 4
Views: 1036

suspension upgrades

Hi, i have had my car now 7 years and after reading Daz3 posts it has inspired me to sort my car out, so i have sorted the garage out and my car is in ready for her make over. So to start with i want to sort out the handling, i have the disc and pads ready to go on, but taking advantage of carpartsf...
by cosmosblack
Tue 24 Dec, 2013 11:17
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Alpine White III 2.8 Eaton M62 build
Replies: 227
Views: 92195

Re: My 2.8 Alpine White III Eaton M62 build

Hi, you say you brought a m carrier and bumper and boot lid was this enough to be able to fit the wide wheels or does anything else have to be done thank you :)
by cosmosblack
Wed 30 Oct, 2013 18:50
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: d.i.y new roof
Replies: 2
Views: 543

d.i.y new roof

Hi, i have been offered a new roof for my z3 with frame, do we know how easy it is to do this just taking old roof off with frame and putting new one on cheers :)
by cosmosblack
Fri 18 Oct, 2013 15:41
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Breaking 1998 R Z3 1.9 - red leather!
Replies: 25
Views: 5924

Re: Breaking 1998 R Z3 1.9 - red leather!

how much for the hood cheers