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ShinyDave

Id be very happy with that look but did that Zed start out with the M suspension or standard ??

ShinyDave

I agree. mine also looks far too practical. i can currently get over speed bumps effortlessly and i must rectify it! :wink: So if we get the springs off fleabay do we need to get them fitted? if we do it ourselves will we need new and expensive tools? and will it ping off and remove parts of my skul...

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This is how she looks right now - surely I can drop her a bit?

ShinyDave

Most Z3 lowering springs seem to be for non M-tec setup.

Should I get Z3M springs as I have the M suspension?

ShinyDave

I'd really appreciate this also.

I'd like to lower my zed to fill the rear arches better but confused what to get as I have the M sport setup and unsure what drop I would get.

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A small amount of silicon sealant should do the job without risking paint damage. Cheers will try that this weekend. Storm gear knob arrived today and I'm well pleased with it - pics to follow. Ed from Furniture Clinic coming on Tuesday to work wonders on my leather - based on the pics on the websi...

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I cant say I've noticed any performance drop off or rough running - I have 2 lights left on (probably near 1) and the brake fluid clock has been on for over a year.

Be interesting to see if I notice a difference when I get the thing reset.

ShinyDave

If you have the circular data link connector under the bonnet, all you need is a piece of wire to earth pin 7 for 3 seconds to cancel the lights, or 9 seconds to cancel the lights AND the clock symbol. The wire needs to be fitted with a connector which is a snug fit in the socket. Remove the socket...

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£200 plus postage or collect from Fife

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Bought one of these wee gadgets to reset my lights as my mechanic doesnt have one. Followed the instructions: Operating Instructions: • Plug the Device into the OBD2 socket of the car • All LED`s will blink and than stay on • Turn ignition key to enable the board electronic but don`t turn on the mot...

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Almost forgot - I fitted a new bonnet badge - the old one had a splodge of black stuff to stop it vibrating I guess - should I do the same with the new one? if so - whats the best thing to use?

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jj29 wrote:Try Jack at Royalsteeringwheels (google)

I visited him on Wednesday night, and am delighted with the wheel he fitted for me..... I paid the paypal on Sunday night, and by wednesday pm I'm enjoying a whole new experience.....

Can I ask how much you paid jj?

Any pics to share?

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Gave the alloys a good clean and AutoGlym EGP polish. http://www.fifecomputerdoctor.com/Z/polished.jpg http://www.fifecomputerdoctor.com/Z/polished1.jpg Rover CD player fitted no problem - very happy with it. Glad to see my cassette player go !!!!!!!!!! http://www.fifecomputerdoctor.com/Z/cd.jpg New...

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Stubby aerial is going back to the dealers - reception was very poor. Decided I like the original one - especially when its bending over at ....aahhhemm..... speed :) Rover single CD player (with an ///M wheel sticker covering the Rover logo) fitted today to replace the BMW cassette player - cost me...

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I think the OEM sidelight is ripe for an LED strip modification. I have an old one on my desk and Im pondering the best way to open her up (clear lens is glued to the grey base). A strip of 5/6 LEDs from ebay could look pretty OEM I think. ebay have 12v LED strips you can cut - ive used some coloure...

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Will it work with a DICE ipod interface.

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Does anyone know if this Rover unit will talk to my oem cd multichanger and HK speaker/amp upgrage?

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewit ... 7274479128

Is the //M logo to cover the Rover logo one from a wheel or steering wheel?

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Front alloy wheels: 17x7.5" ET41 Wheel part number: BMW 36111094373 Rear alloy wheels: 17x8.5" ET41 Wheel part number: BMW 36111094374 Current cost new = £1,592 Yours for £200 plus postage. Outer rims have been attacked by water - lacquer has totally lifted on all four. No kerbing or any o...

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New wheels fitted today - most pleased

Thanks for your advice.

Old wheels:

New wheels

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Yes they have a ballast with wires coming out to the bulb and the other wires plug into the original loom, then you just put the bulbs into the original holes. Pretty simple and straight forward and if you get a 4300k kit I think they are pure white. Mine are 6000k and have a hint of blue. Think it...

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Good choice of wheels :) im looking to get a set myself I see you went for the wider staggered setup, Are these a direct fit on the Z3? Mark mentions on his site that the wider set will require some arch rolling. be great to know how you got along with these :) thanks Amz Wheels fitted and Im very ...

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10 Find some white bulbs for the headlights to better match LED - did I see someone here with a conversion kit fitted for £50 or so? You can get a xenon HID kit like this which will match up with the sidelights and really improve your vision at night. A lot of people will advise against fitting aft...

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After four years of ownership and hitting her 10th birthday its time for me to give my beloved Zed some badly needed attention. Shes needs: 1 New wheels (arriving tomorrow) 2 Interior roof frame painted (paint flaking) 3 New carpets (in the post) 4 Drivers seat touched up with liquid leather 5 New B...

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I am having the same problem - the black paint has lifted from the left and right sides of the hood frame where it meets the windscreen revealing white powder and bare metal below it.

Keen to get it fixed - is it aluminium? Is it just a case of spraying it with an appropriate paint?

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I am going to sell them yes - the rims are totally corroded and need stripped back and polished but theres no kerbing at all or dents.

Original BMW wheels with 245 rear and 225 front (rears need replaced).

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g8jka - did you lower your Z by 30mm ? Did it have the standard suspension to start?

I think mine is already 15mm lower than standard because it has sports suspension but I might be wrong?

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Thanks g8jka - I had been looking at your Z and it certainly swayed me to the LM replicas.

Useful to know what the difference will be compared to yours.

ShinyDave

My current rears are wider yes.

Rear - 81/2Jx17H2 IS41
Front - 71/2Jx17 IS41

Is the IS41 the offset?

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I have looked through the forum for as much advice as I can get re new wheels for my Z and pretty sure of what I want to go for but would greatly appreciate some advice. I have badly corroded rims on my 17" split rims right now and have decided to change wheels. My main concern is to make sure ...

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Tried her again yesterday and she behaved just like nothing had happened. Didnt do anything differently, opened and locked with the key started no problem etc. Left her running to defrost for an hour as there was ice drops inside the hood at the top of the screen!!! Heres hoping it was a one off. Th...

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Thanks all will try a few more things tomorrow. The "interior light" button on the remote doesnt do its job either so maybe its the remotes not talking to the car?? Also - it was a new battery a few months back and had a full charge the other day so theres plenty of juice in the trunk now....

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My poor Zed hasnt moved from the drive for a few weeks. Noticed the alarm was going off the other day and found a V low battery. Charged it (has been out of the car for 2 days). Put it back in today and I cant get into my Zed. The keysfobs (both) dont open the doors with the button (red light comes ...

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Got it resolved but only be putting my old head unit back in !!!

Massive difference in volume.

Also cured the trip computer which took a vacation from reality with the Kenwood in place - came back to earth when original head unit was put back.

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Thanks all. The fully fitted price for discs and pads is £190 so not completely silly. However - the pads low warning light hasnt even come up yet so gonna wait for that before getting them done. They also said my rear tyres were getting low but both have a way to go before even reaching the wear in...

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They quoted £65 each for discs !!!

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My wee Citron C1 (same mechanicals as Toyota Aygo and Pug 107) is in Kwik Fit now for an oil service. Its 18 months old and done 30,000 miles. They phoned to tell me the front pads need replaced (no big surpise as still on the originals) - however, they also advised that the front DISCS are under th...

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Very front edge of my front spoiler has some damage (wasnt me) wondering if anyone can shed some light on possible repair methods (other than replacing the whole lot).

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Kenwood spec says both pre outs use 2.0v (whatever that means!!) Have the HK woofers between the seats yeah. Managed to get a bit more volume but not happy with the quality - too bassy. Really tempted to put the original unit back in. Or maybe get a BMW single CD player head unit - do any of them co...

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Thanks - now im getting somewhere

Hasnt made a difference tho - obc still goosed - apart from temp

ShinyDave

Invoice says it was a PC9-405 harness. Ive had a look at it and everything seems to be connected. Volume is really crappy - went for a quickish run today and its as good as useless with the hood down. Was fairly happy with the quality of sound with the stock head unit but wanted bluetooth phone conn...

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Test display uses the odometer - the mileage display is replaced by the tests. There are actually two different units in use and the self-test is slightly different. I did post up some details on it a while back. I will have to have a dig and see if I can find them for you. From memory the unlock w...

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Very nice - wheels look great.

Great pics - is your friend available for Z3 glamour shoots?

ShinyDave

Very happy with my new Kenwood head unit - got the correct harness for the HK amp/speakers - all four amp connections made on the rear of the new unit. However - the max volume of the new head unit is significantly lower than the stock Business Cassette unit could reach. Tried all the Kenwood settin...

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Tried it again - nothing coming up on the dash - Im looking in the area where the service indicator/mileage is - is that right?

ShinyDave

AH - was looking down at the trip computer display - DOH!

Will try again tonight - thanks guys

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Thanks Mike - tried your suggestion but holding the stalk in when i turn the key doesnt do anything. If I press S/R and the clock button at the same time for a few secs I get 01 displayed - I can get 02, 03, 04 or 05 if I press the stalk, then pressing S/R seems to select them - tried them all but s...

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That's a good buy I think I will give that a look myself. How does it perform, where have you mounted the mic for the bluetooth? I have an older Alpine unit fitted so presumably I woould need a different adapter lead to fit this Kenwood into my Z3? Performs well - MANY options to fine tune the outp...

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Had my Z for a few weeks now and the trip computer has been used alot and worked fine. The other day my MPG started heading south - when it got to 19 I knew something was up and reset the computer by holding in the stalk, since then I have --.- MPG - it wont budge, average speed is the same and the ...

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Found these pics useful when choosing my new unit so thought id add mine.

Kenwood KDC-BT8041U £134 from Halfords website - £160-200 elsewhere.

Has USB & iPod control and built in parrot bluetooth with external mic.

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