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- Tue 02 Sep, 2008 22:13
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: What to disconnect?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1311
I quite often have to disable big expensive excavators over night and all I do is remove particular fuses from the box that make it impossible to start the engines. Not a great hardship to do and it will take too long for the thieves to figure out a fuse is missing and replace it in order to start t...
- Tue 02 Sep, 2008 22:04
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Vibrations
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1393
hi guys, I did take the car for a burst down the motorway over the weekend for about 40 mins but no fix. No loss of power no, aside from the vibrations, the car is running normal. Went out to the car a minute ago with crossed fingers to check the blades on the fan but they are all there. Could it st...
- Tue 02 Sep, 2008 11:42
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Vibrations
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1393
Well just got my Z back but to no avail. Had four people look at it but no one can find a fault. No fault codes, no obvious problems, but everyone admits there is an abnormal vibration throughout the car. One guy suggested that the fly wheel could be out of balance but at £850 for flywheel and clutc...
- Wed 27 Aug, 2008 20:56
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: 1.9 drinking loads of fuel
- Replies: 8
- Views: 841
- Wed 27 Aug, 2008 20:22
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Vibrations
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1393
Just checked the spark plugs today and no issues there. Checked air filter and no problems. Started her up today for first time since the problem and now chucking out a light brown smoke from the exhaust when revving! As if running rich so maybe you could be on the mark there Jaco? Did you have any ...
- Mon 25 Aug, 2008 19:57
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Vibrations
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1393
cheers guys, I did go to have a look at the sparks yesterday but realised on closer inspection that its not quite so straight forward on the Z (98 2.8). Anyone know if it is in fact a DIY job changing the sparks??? I will check the air filter also. Also, it really wouldn't surprise me with the curre...
- Mon 25 Aug, 2008 19:28
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Vibrations
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1393
Vibrations
Hi guys, My Z is all of a sudden seeming very unhealthy. Since my purchase 4 month ago, have had no problems with her. The engine has been great, running extra smooth, but on Sat when i took her out, I noticed that the whole car started juddering or vibrating when idling. The revs are not jumping an...
- Thu 21 Aug, 2008 19:37
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Chunks...
- Replies: 0
- Views: 299
Chunks...
Today i got my Z stuck. It grounded entering and exiting a driveway and I had no option but to drag it over the curb. On inspection I can see it has taken chunks out of the underside floorpan etc. Not good. Anyway, looks fiberglass, is this the case? No metal at all and all the paint is stripped? Ne...
- Thu 21 Aug, 2008 18:45
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Peoples thoughts on this please?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1560
Well, personally not my cup of tea!!! There is one in that color just up the road from me and every time I see it I wonder what went through the original owners mind to order it in that color! I would hold out for a black one if thats what you really want! You'll always regret buying a car in the wr...
- Thu 21 Aug, 2008 18:26
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Peoples thoughts on this please?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1560
- Fri 15 Aug, 2008 19:29
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: M Interior for sale...
- Replies: 2
- Views: 434
- Fri 15 Aug, 2008 18:51
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: M Interior for sale...
- Replies: 2
- Views: 434
M Interior for sale...
not sure if its been mentioned anywhere on here but for anyone looking there is a full M interior for sale on ebay. Seats, door panels, center console, full dashboard, etc for under £600. Its blue/black. Would have had it myself but wrong color :( Link for anyone interested http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/...
- Wed 13 Aug, 2008 21:48
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: headlight glass...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 789
Cheers for all the advice guys. Have purchased the PalstiX for the headlights mainly but of which I will try on the rear screen out of curiosity as it has a split in it anyway and needs replacing so no loss if it doesn't work. Just removed the orange lenses from the lights courtesy of the many infor...
- Tue 12 Aug, 2008 21:05
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: oil light on after ignition turned off ?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 992
- Mon 11 Aug, 2008 22:38
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: headlight glass...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 789
- Mon 11 Aug, 2008 21:52
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: headlight glass...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 789
headlight glass...
... possibly should have posted this elsewhere but having hunted through the other posts, couldn't find any info on a good method for cleaning the headlight glass which when I spit n polish the car, still tend to look a little worse for wear. Not sure if they are tiny chips, bugs, or just general gr...
- Thu 07 Aug, 2008 17:09
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Mpg...
- Replies: 4
- Views: 637
- Wed 06 Aug, 2008 13:48
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Mpg...
- Replies: 4
- Views: 637
Mpg...
Hey guys, Up until a few days ago i was getting a pretty constant 27/8 mpg on all types of journeys. Over the past 8 weeks its would fluctuate slightly (like 2/3 mpg) dependent on foot weight :D . But then I found the little reset button on the trip computer last Friday and all of a sudden i'm getti...
- Sun 03 Aug, 2008 12:54
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Will wheels fit a Z3 roadster Ok and what do you think?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1084
- Sat 12 Jul, 2008 10:56
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Different colour hardtop to body colour - thoughts
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1029
- Sat 12 Jul, 2008 10:45
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Different colour hardtop to body colour - thoughts
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1029
personally i think black against blue can look wrong. The black soft tops work ok, but a hard top would not look good in black against estoril. It depends i guess, like stone wash jeans look fine with a black t-shirt, but black jeans dont look so good with a blue t-shirt :roll: Being a lighter shade...
- Wed 25 Jun, 2008 17:22
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Electric seats
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3034
- Wed 25 Jun, 2008 17:16
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Electric seats
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3034
before taking the seat out, i had this exact problem til last week, forward/back ok but up/down not working but with noise from motor. I just got a hammer under the seat from behind and banged once on the rear of the worm screw that moves the seat up/down, you'll see what i mean if you move the seat...
- Tue 24 Jun, 2008 21:08
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: 6 Series
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1858
- Tue 24 Jun, 2008 18:57
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Number plates
- Replies: 68
- Views: 10599
Hey thanks for the response, sorry missed the earlier post. Yeah, Mrs Salmon. And Yep, she lives there in London! She was offered £500,000 ish on the side of the road a few years ago, my apologies, the £700,000 was a typo! Figured it could be read as 01, or O1 which could add to its desirability? Ve...
- Tue 24 Jun, 2008 18:25
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Protecting rear screen, Yes or No?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1874
- Tue 24 Jun, 2008 18:17
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: 6 Series
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1858
- Mon 23 Jun, 2008 17:21
- Forum: New to zroadster.net?
- Topic: Newb
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1845
- Mon 23 Jun, 2008 17:06
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Number plates
- Replies: 68
- Views: 10599
- Sun 22 Jun, 2008 22:23
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: So close but apparently not to be!!
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2260
- Sat 21 Jun, 2008 18:56
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: So close but apparently not to be!!
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2260
- Sat 21 Jun, 2008 18:48
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: M42 Speed cameras
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2213
- Sat 21 Jun, 2008 18:15
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: So close but apparently not to be!!
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2260
Not sure if its worth the aggro but under UK law, if he and yourself had made a deal, even if in words, its a legally binding contract, and he has broken that contract by selling the car to someone else, and if you could be bothered, you could do something about it, but probably not worth it... easi...
- Sat 21 Jun, 2008 12:17
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: 2001 Z3 - no onboard computer?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 804
- Sat 21 Jun, 2008 12:17
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: 2001 Z3 - no onboard computer?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 804
- Sat 21 Jun, 2008 10:48
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: HELP! Seat Not Working
- Replies: 3
- Views: 841
- Sat 21 Jun, 2008 10:41
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Number plates
- Replies: 68
- Views: 10599
- Thu 19 Jun, 2008 21:32
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Want to purchase a Z3 M roadster
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2978
- Thu 19 Jun, 2008 19:09
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Number plates
- Replies: 68
- Views: 10599
- Tue 17 Jun, 2008 17:55
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z4 Ellipsoid Alloys on a Z3?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2247
- Tue 17 Jun, 2008 17:37
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z4 Ellipsoid Alloys on a Z3?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2247
- Tue 17 Jun, 2008 17:32
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Black & White Emblem
- Replies: 8
- Views: 843
phew... thought i was gonna get chased away by pitch fork holdin z owners for liking them :lol: I saw the carbon ones after posting this and also think they are much nicer. Gonna order some tonight. The originals are cool, but they do clash with some colours. I'm being lazy but does anyone know off ...
- Mon 16 Jun, 2008 22:32
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Speed Cameras...
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2702
- Mon 16 Jun, 2008 22:28
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Black & White Emblem
- Replies: 8
- Views: 843
Black & White Emblem
What are peoples opinion on these???
Was thinking they have the potential to actually look quite nice on the right color car? Like Red
Was thinking they have the potential to actually look quite nice on the right color car? Like Red
- Mon 16 Jun, 2008 16:35
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Speed Cameras...
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2702
Speed Cameras...
...may turn me criminal! I was flashed today by a speed camera doing 35 in a 40mph limit by a gatso. Drive past the camera every day, but today it flashed. Seriously, if i get a ticket through, i'm gonna go burn the f**king thing down!!! I cant stand the absolute bulls**t that motorist have to put u...
- Sat 14 Jun, 2008 10:37
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Interior color scheme???
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2544
- Fri 13 Jun, 2008 22:47
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Interior color scheme???
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2544
...if replaced by BMW OEM, was to be charged at £2000. YIKES :shock: Well, was quoted £70 to have the worn bolster section replaced, which is definitely nowhere near a re-trim, and not entirely desirable, but think it may be that and a bit of a restoration/spit polish of the remaining leather at th...
- Fri 13 Jun, 2008 22:41
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Sorry guys...
- Replies: 0
- Views: 377
Sorry guys...
... had the day off work today and was the first real day i've had to spend 'getting to know my Z intimately' :shock: and have a few questions, um few more questions :oops:, maybe you can help resolve! 1. I have the old style key fob, i.e. separate remote to key. Was wondering if BMW can upgrade the...
- Fri 13 Jun, 2008 21:58
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Help! Engine blown!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 960
Did you ever find an engine? One on ebay at mo but not sure if its same code as yours. 63k.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-Z3-1-9-16V-14 ... dZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-Z3-1-9-16V-14 ... dZViewItem
- Fri 13 Jun, 2008 20:44
- Forum: Computer help
- Topic: Mac
- Replies: 56
- Views: 14437