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by petecossie
Mon 19 Jun, 2023 13:24
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3m roadster For Sale
Replies: 7
Views: 23613

Re: Z3m roadster For Sale

Very difficult time for selling Z3 MR & MCs at the moment. There have been a few Coupes on the Collecting Cars Auction which really went for poor money (great for the buyer but not so good for the seller). At present time there is an immaculate 1998 S50 Z3 MR on that site with only 8,810miles on...
by petecossie
Mon 19 Jun, 2023 13:06
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: MTEC Calipers
Replies: 3
Views: 16547

Re: MTEC Calipers

Have you thought of using Bigg Red to get your original calipers refurbed. I got my rear calipers done last year, details below. It took a couple of weeks from posting off to receiving them back again. I hand painted them blue myself before refitting. I don't know how much yours will cost to see if ...
by petecossie
Mon 19 Jun, 2023 12:21
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: So So Sad
Replies: 15
Views: 18122

Re: So So Sad

I have a new theory: Maybe younger owners of cars don't understand that a Z3 can be repaired by ordinary people without fault code readers. That is the advantage of the Z3 (compared to Z4), it is close to totaly free from bus communikation. Electrics are wires and relais, you can change a light bul...
by petecossie
Wed 24 Aug, 2022 22:11
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Air Con, cleaned and re gassed stops working?
Replies: 4
Views: 2764

Re: Air Con, cleaned and re gassed stops working?

My wife's Golf GT needed regasing after failing to give any cool air during the real hot spell earlier in the year. Used one of the franchised tyre depots, charged me £55 to regas. A week later back to no cold air, went back to complain. Reply was, "Oh we need the travelling expert to have a lo...
by petecossie
Wed 15 Dec, 2021 20:21
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Randy Forbes Rear Diff Strengthening Kit
Replies: 8
Views: 6613

Re: Randy Forbes Rear Diff Strengthening Kit

It might help if you put a couple of pictures up to show what parts the strengthen kit contains so people know what they are buying. Is it just the mild steel parts which are welded to the existing weak points in the diff area? Randy also does a double eared diff cover, I presume this isn't part of ...
by petecossie
Wed 11 Aug, 2021 22:09
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Which Wiper Blades?
Replies: 8
Views: 2756

Re: Which Wiper Blades?

I couldn't find the same wiper blades supplier that I bought mine from on eBay, the AR20U (£20 a pair) with free postage I did find were NOT suitable for my car :roll: Looked at Halfords, they say that AP20U (£19 each) will not fit my car and they say that I should fit AR19U (£18 each). Confusingly ...
by petecossie
Sun 08 Aug, 2021 21:07
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Which Wiper Blades?
Replies: 8
Views: 2756

Re: Which Wiper Blades?

Warrior. Apologies for late reply, checked my car out today. It has 20" blades that have a slight area in parked position on passenger side which has a about 35mm of non contact, however the swept pattern is more less full as soon as it starts to sweep. I haven't got the original packaging so c...
by petecossie
Tue 03 Aug, 2021 22:10
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Which Wiper Blades?
Replies: 8
Views: 2756

Re: Which Wiper Blades?

I'll check my car tomorrow and see what size blades I've got fitted. Also check to see if I have the original packaging still in the garage. I'm sure my wiper blade on the passenger side doesn't have that length of non contact.
by petecossie
Sun 27 Jun, 2021 21:42
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Z3 rear wings/ Fenders.
Replies: 1
Views: 2118

Re: Z3 rear wings/ Fenders.

What a good find which saved you a bit of money. I did similar myself after removing my front and rear wings, found that the 95% of each of the wings were as good as new. So I got the rusty areas grit blasted by a company who had a big blasting cabinet and my paint guy managed to weld in a few repai...
by petecossie
Sat 26 Jun, 2021 20:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Which Wiper Blades?
Replies: 8
Views: 2756

Re: Which Wiper Blades?

I've had Bosch Aero wiper blades (front & rear screens) on my Z3 MC since 2013, I found them to be a bit more efficient than the OEM type of wiper blades. Also in my opinion they look better aswell.
by petecossie
Fri 19 Feb, 2021 11:34
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Battery dead and won't charge?
Replies: 4
Views: 2238

Re: Battery dead and won't charge?

If you are going after replacement battery and you don't have a Costco in your area, check your local motor factors. I was pleasantly surprised that I got an identical replacement battery- Bosch S4-007 with 3 year warranty - for £76 where as Halfords, Europarts etc had quoted over £100 for same or e...
by petecossie
Sat 30 Jan, 2021 15:40
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Gazza - sad news
Replies: 21
Views: 9600

Re: Gazza - sad news

Really sad news to hear of Gary's passing after succumbing to Covid-19.
RIP Gary

Stay safe everyone.
by petecossie
Thu 09 Jul, 2020 21:40
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Z3M roadster on board computer
Replies: 3
Views: 3211

Re: Z3M roadster on board computer

I think the advertiser has been guilty of the cut and paste sin in putting the advert together, sign of the seller not knowing the car features. I'm totally certain the Z3 M Coupes and Roadster never had the on board computer fitted, only the Z3 Roadster(that's where the description has been copied ...
by petecossie
Wed 08 Jul, 2020 21:38
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Recharging A/C Experiences ??
Replies: 5
Views: 1875

Re: Recharging A/C Experiences ??

Not really a DIY job.
I got my car A/C done at a local Tyre & Auto Centre a couple of years ago - A/C refreshed, evacuated, tested & refilled (inc lub oil & leak dye) - got a great discount deal which cost me £20. The A/C is still blowing ice cold! :)
by petecossie
Fri 19 Jun, 2020 19:48
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Red Z1 for sale
Replies: 78
Views: 48391

Re: Red Z1 for sale

Mike Brewer sold for this car for £25k after buying from a Dutch dealer for £14k.
by petecossie
Wed 06 May, 2020 20:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Front Brake Caliper Refurb
Replies: 8
Views: 2999

Re: Front Brake Caliper Refurb

Big Red - Although I've never used this company myself, I've heard good reports on their product. Link below.

www.biggred.co.uk/
by petecossie
Wed 22 Jan, 2020 22:56
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Original Build Data
Replies: 35
Views: 37051

Re: Original Build Data

Back in 2012 when I bought my M Coupe I managed to contact a guy on the Reddit website (a BMW mechanic/technician) in the USA who was able to furnish the full build spec even down to how many cars were built (4 cars) on the 19th of June 2000 (my build date) and it was the 805th car of the 821 built....
by petecossie
Sat 28 Dec, 2019 13:46
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Merry Christmas
Replies: 3
Views: 6700

Re: Merry Christmas

Hope everyone had a great Christmas and that 2020 is good year for all zeders👍
Thanks to mods for keeping the forum up to scratch, your hard work is appreciated.
by petecossie
Sat 20 Apr, 2019 22:33
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Techno Classica, Essen
Replies: 8
Views: 7187

Re: Techno Classica, Essen

A chap I know from BMWCCNE was telling us at the monthly meeting last Sunday that he had been to Techno Classica (flew over from Newcastle I believe), but had the same sentiments as TJS, where were BMW? Big presence from Mercedes and VAG. Just makes you think that BMW are only interested in selling ...
by petecossie
Sat 16 Feb, 2019 20:14
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Newby Hall 5th May 2019
Replies: 3
Views: 5807

Newby Hall 5th May 2019

This event I last attended about 4 years ago, really enjoyed the day out. Think I'll maybe go again this year. In recent years from what I've heard the fun starts when the cars leave the event. The drivers give it the beans on the private exit road, they reckon the sight and sound of exotica cars ar...
by petecossie
Sat 16 Feb, 2019 20:11
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Car SOS 28th Feb
Replies: 0
Views: 7254

Car SOS 28th Feb

Jess Robson (Dakar Yellow Z M Coupe) on Z3 M Coupe site put the following post up which I've quoted below:- "My mates 62 TR4 is on soon, 28 Feb on National Geographic. He lives close to Bruntingthorpe where they filmed the show and had no idea what was going on as his lads had kept everything s...
by petecossie
Mon 21 Jan, 2019 16:31
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Windscreen replacement
Replies: 2
Views: 1867

Re: Windscreen replacement

When my windscreen cracked 12months ago I contacted my insurance company and they gave the option of either going with standard excess and having the screen replaced by a franchaised installer or paying higher excess and getting OEM windscreen. I went for the OEM route, I did however have to pay the...
by petecossie
Sat 12 Jan, 2019 18:48
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Red Z1 for sale
Replies: 78
Views: 48391

Re: Red Z1 for sale

TJS wrote: Sat 12 Jan, 2019 16:08 Red Z1 currently for sale ... spot the difference ?

https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds ... 89/9033965

Alternatively, with provenance and history

https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds ... 89/9171149
Oh. That's a difficult one!!!! :?
by petecossie
Sat 29 Dec, 2018 23:02
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Hello everybody
Replies: 5
Views: 5868

Re: Hello everybody

Fender2004 wrote: Wed 26 Dec, 2018 12:24 Welcome to the forum. We always need pictures of both cars. :wave
Welcome to the Forum, agreed we need pics of the cars. :thumb:
by petecossie
Fri 16 Nov, 2018 15:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: accelerator pedal
Replies: 5
Views: 2700

Re: accelerator pedal

Sometimes removing the cable and giving a good oiling may improve it (it might of dried out and be sticking). Failing that if no provment, just get a new replacement cable, not a big job to install.
by petecossie
Wed 31 Oct, 2018 19:08
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: bmw z3m analogue clock Not working
Replies: 7
Views: 6865

Re: bmw z3m analogue clock Not working

There used to be someone on one the forums, Z3MC I think, who knew someone who could repair them. Might take me a while to suss out who it is but I’ll have a go. I had the same problem a few years ago and ended up buying a new clock. Expensive!!!!
by petecossie
Tue 16 Oct, 2018 18:49
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: iphone battery problem?
Replies: 3
Views: 4280

Re: iphone battery problem?

I inherited a 5SE from my son-in-law when he got a new iPhone 7 on contract. After using it for about 7months its only in the last month or so that I found things out about the battery. I was thinking of getting a new battery as the I was having to recharge it part way through the day or plug in a e...
by petecossie
Mon 08 Oct, 2018 21:09
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: M Tec 2 steering wheel
Replies: 7
Views: 4476

Re: M Tec 2 steering wheel

The first thing I did when I bought my second Z3 M Coupe was change the steering wheel as the rim was just TOO thin. I'd previously been driving a BMW E46 M3 for 3 years so was spoilt by the feel of the M3 steering wheel. Did an exchange with Jack at Royal Wheels and got a refurbished wheel with a m...
by petecossie
Sat 15 Sep, 2018 22:00
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Floor mat tethers - sorted (hopefully)
Replies: 2
Views: 1839

Re: Floor mat tethers - sorted (hopefully)

Great little fix, should help a few people who may have the same problem.
by petecossie
Mon 04 Jun, 2018 20:34
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: The Great Classic Show at Bywell - 01 July 2018
Replies: 1
Views: 4100

Re: The Great Classic Show at Bywell - 01 July 2018

Deadline for signing up for this event is 10th June.
by petecossie
Sun 03 Jun, 2018 10:44
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: The Great Classic Show at Bywell - 01 July 2018
Replies: 1
Views: 4100

The Great Classic Show at Bywell - 01 July 2018

The Northumbria MG Car Club have decided to relocate their annual Classic Car Show from Corbridge to Bywell Show Ground (just a few miles down the road) which has far better access. The show attracted over 750 cars/vehicles last year. If any NE owners fancy attending the show, just let me know. Only...
by petecossie
Sat 12 May, 2018 21:24
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Get well soon BeemerBoyo
Replies: 1
Views: 4022

Get well soon BeemerBoyo

Whilst visiting my mother in North Tees Hospital to my surprise I bumped in BeemerBoyo in his "hospital attire". Mike is in for some tests and investigation stuff.
Get well soon Mike, looking forward seeing back on the road again. :thumb:
by petecossie
Fri 16 Mar, 2018 17:32
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: The Great North Classic Car Show, 28 Apr 2018
Replies: 1
Views: 5081

The Great North Classic Car Show, 28 Apr 2018

I've booked a ticket for this show organised by the Aston Workshop, Red Row, Beamish, Co. Durham, DH9 0RW Tickets for general public access to the show are now available at £3.00 per person. Numbers are limited. Further details and tickets are available here. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-g...t...
by petecossie
Fri 29 Dec, 2017 22:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 403647

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

Bought a spare key from Spurs fan in a coupe on .org site to refurbish my original key as the buttons had become worn. Huge saving on buying a new key from BMW dealer.
by petecossie
Thu 21 Dec, 2017 15:24
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: FOB (brick type)
Replies: 4
Views: 2401

Re: FOB (brick type)

Have you tried Andy, "spurs fan in a coupe", on org site, he's regularly breaking Z3 models. He's helped me out with a replacement key already for my Coupe so I can refurbish my worn item.
by petecossie
Tue 28 Nov, 2017 17:41
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Z1 on Wheeler Dealers - Quest 9pm Thu 30th Nov
Replies: 2
Views: 4689

Re: Z1 on Wheeler Dealers - Quest 9pm Thu 30th Nov

For once if I recall Mike cannot get any money off!! He bought the car from Target Cars in Belgium and the guy who owns the place won't sell anything for less than his list price. He's currently got 8 x Z3 M Coupes in stock some of which he's had for at least 4 or 5 years. A few guys from Z3 Forum i...
by petecossie
Mon 27 Nov, 2017 22:01
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Breakdown cover
Replies: 11
Views: 4969

Re: Breakdown cover

After being with the RAC for 30 years, when the renewal came through this year for £140 covering both my wife's Golf and my car, I rang up to cancel. The representative said what if I gave you a daft low quote, I said NO, why can't RAC give a quote which reflected a bit of loyalty to their brand? Af...
by petecossie
Sat 25 Nov, 2017 18:38
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Broken suspension springs ??
Replies: 19
Views: 8575

Re: Broken suspension springs ??

The BMW E46 M3 is also renown for breaking rear springs. The 2003 car I purchased back in 2009 had to have a pair of new OEM rear springs fitted just before I bought it as when the seller took for a new MOT it failed, offside rear spring broken. I had the car for 3 years and had to get another set f...
by petecossie
Sat 18 Nov, 2017 20:23
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: New to the parish....
Replies: 20
Views: 14517

Re: New to the parish....

Welcome to the Forum from a spritely 70 year old long term BMW owner. There's loads of info on here to help you to decide on what version of the Z3 you eventually want to go for. I agree that 6 cyl engines do sound great and that would be my choice. I'm sure if there are any cars that come up and yo...
by petecossie
Mon 13 Nov, 2017 17:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Import Z3s
Replies: 14
Views: 7407

Re: Import Z3s

Check out this import for condition! Stunning! https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201706286860426?make=BMW&model=Z3&sort=sponsored&advertising-location=at_cars&postcode=kt130rz&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&radius=1500&page...
by petecossie
Mon 09 Oct, 2017 21:35
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Silver Z3 - A1 Northumberland
Replies: 2
Views: 3773

Re: Silver Z3 - A1 Northumberland

Did it have top down and also black stone guards on rear wings? Saw a silver Z3 heading south down A19 near Wynyard Services around 10:45 yesterday. Looked good.
by petecossie
Fri 25 Aug, 2017 22:12
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: "Silence is deafing"
Replies: 1
Views: 3431

"Silence is deafing"

Just got car back after getting various suspension bushes replaced at my indy. OMG as title suggests, the silence is deafening!! Didn't realise how noisy it had been till I got it back today. Originally went in to get front lower arm bushes and rear outer axle carrier bushes sorted, alas the rear sh...
by petecossie
Fri 25 Aug, 2017 13:40
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Estoril Blue NON M front bumper for sale Sheffield
Replies: 0
Views: 1972

Estoril Blue NON M front bumper for sale Sheffield

A non-M front bumper for sale on Z3M Coupe site in case anyone interested.

http://www.z3mcoupe.com/forum/showthread.php?p=174081
by petecossie
Tue 25 Jul, 2017 21:31
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 403647

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

Picked up a spare key from Spurs fan in a coupe (Andy) and managed to strip it down and transfer the rubber button section plus the back cover strip on to my spare key. Big improvement, its now become my main key. Have to see if Andy can come up with another one so I can refurb the remaining key.
by petecossie
Fri 21 Jul, 2017 21:44
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 403647

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

I had A/C sorted on my car yesterday, used a reputable Auto Service depot who I've used before for fitting tyres that I previously purchased new from Camskill Tyres. I have loads of service history and detailed bills covering the last 12 years or so, the last time the A/C was touched was way back in...
by petecossie
Fri 30 Jun, 2017 10:38
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Photobucket hosting ban!
Replies: 3
Views: 5181

Photobucket hosting ban!

I imagine I'm not the only one to suffer with this. They have send out an e-mail (I got mine yesterday) to say that terms and conditions have changed and that free 3rd party hosting not allowed unless you change to I believe a monthly subscription. Seems a bit like blackmail to me. I've deleted a la...
by petecossie
Fri 09 Jun, 2017 18:57
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: dinan strut tower brace
Replies: 6
Views: 3213

Re: dinan strut tower brace

I think he might be a bit busy at the moment selling the car on Z3 M Coupe Forum which may explain why he didn't get to see your PM on here. He may have only seen the PM when he came on to say that it had been sold. He did however say, thank you for the interest, which I think covers anyone who had ...
by petecossie
Mon 15 May, 2017 21:53
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: S54 could be for sale...
Replies: 15
Views: 9397

Re: S54 could be for sale...

I didn't realize I had been a PH member since 16th Sept 2004 when I logged into the site tonight!! No wonder I get ads for free. :)
by petecossie
Sun 14 May, 2017 22:24
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: S54 could be for sale...
Replies: 15
Views: 9397

Re: S54 could be for sale...

It's up on the stock exchange forum. Anyone got any suggestions for other free places to advertise?. I believe Pistonheads was free a number of years ago but costs £12 for 30 days now. In January I put a car on Pistonheads for a friend and since I was a Pistonheads member it was free as it has with...
by petecossie
Thu 20 Apr, 2017 07:49
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Interior carpets
Replies: 8
Views: 3794

Re: Interior carpets

There is a chap on Z3MCoupe & Zroadster.org forums "spurs fan in a coupe" who regularly breaks Z3 cars, you should give him a try.