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by baretto
Mon 12 Aug, 2013 15:53
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Tips on fitting a hardtop
Replies: 5
Views: 1137

Re: Tips on fitting a hardtop

Cheers for that
A couple of people on other forums said that it was glued in
Hopefully I will be able to fit it fairly quickly as once the foam is out it will just be a case of fitting the brackets
by baretto
Mon 12 Aug, 2013 11:07
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Tips on fitting a hardtop
Replies: 5
Views: 1137

Tips on fitting a hardtop

I have someone coming to pick up my hardtop and fitting kit this week and they want me to fit the hardtop for them. I understand that there are two pieces of black foam that are glued in place which I need to remove to fit the brackets. Has anybody got any tips on how to remove this foam as it looks...
by baretto
Thu 25 Jul, 2013 11:28
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3m Alloys Wanted
Replies: 7
Views: 1374

Re: Z3m Alloys Wanted

They will fit.
Just need some stretched tyres and a bit of negative camber
by baretto
Sun 21 Jul, 2013 16:52
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Red Z hard tops
Replies: 1
Views: 489

Re: Red Z hard tops

PM sent
by baretto
Fri 12 Jul, 2013 12:07
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: FOR SALE: Hardtop and fitting kit
Replies: 3
Views: 1061

Re: FOR SALE: Hardtop and fitting kit

Price reduced now £595 takes the lot.
It's going on ebay on Sunday if no one on here wants it

Cheers
by baretto
Fri 05 Jul, 2013 15:56
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: FOR SALE: Tonneau Cover
Replies: 11
Views: 1273

Re: FOR SALE: Tonneau Cover

PM sent
by baretto
Fri 05 Jul, 2013 12:31
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: FOR SALE: Tonneau Cover
Replies: 11
Views: 1273

Re: FOR SALE: Tonneau Cover

Weekend bump before it goes on Ebay on Sunday night
by baretto
Sun 30 Jun, 2013 11:48
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: FOR SALE: Hardtop and fitting kit
Replies: 3
Views: 1061

FOR SALE: Hardtop and fitting kit

So I thought I would advertise this on here before it goes on ebay. I have for sale a hardtop in Atlanta Blue. The paint has been touched up slightly at the base of the rear, but if you were planning on painting the hardtop a different colour then this wouldn't be a problem. Otherwise the hardtop is...
by baretto
Tue 25 Jun, 2013 19:43
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: FOR SALE: Tonneau Cover
Replies: 11
Views: 1273

Re: FOR SALE: Tonneau Cover

Will be £10 to post it parcelforce 48 or alternatively as nash said, he could pick it up for you?
by baretto
Sat 22 Jun, 2013 13:32
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: FOR SALE: Tonneau Cover
Replies: 11
Views: 1273

FOR SALE: Tonneau Cover

I have a tonneau cover for sale in quite a rare colour which is in good condition and has hardly been used. Selling as I have sold the Z :( I am looking for £60, I will post to anywhere in the UK or alternatively it can be picked up ( I live in Middlesbrough, Nort East England if you are not familia...
by baretto
Mon 29 Apr, 2013 11:22
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Replacement fog light
Replies: 3
Views: 275

Replacement fog light

Anybody know the best place to get a cheap replacement foglight? My passenger side has smashed so need a OEM looking replacement

Cheers
by baretto
Fri 01 Mar, 2013 13:00
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Clunking noise when cornering
Replies: 1
Views: 234

Clunking noise when cornering

In the last week I have started to experience a clunking noise. It only happens when I am making sharp right or left turns at about 10mph. After I have made the turn and I am straightening the car up I hear a clunking noise which sounds like something has just clicked back into place, when this happ...
by baretto
Wed 09 Jan, 2013 13:01
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: FS: All red rear lights
Replies: 2
Views: 625

Re: FS: All red rear lights

New year bump
Will let these go for £30 if anyone is interested
by baretto
Tue 27 Nov, 2012 12:58
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: FS: All red rear lights
Replies: 2
Views: 625

FS: All red rear lights

Hi, I have a pair of all red rear lights for sale. I think these are quite rare as I have only seen them for sale a couple of times before. I have had them on my car the last couple of months, but I have decided to go back to my Z3M rear lights and sell these. They are in good condition, and you can...
by baretto
Wed 12 Sep, 2012 21:04
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: WILL THIS FIT????? AHHHH!!!
Replies: 71
Views: 8105

Re: WILL THIS FIT????? AHHHH!!!

I think it looks great, well done.
by baretto
Wed 12 Sep, 2012 19:47
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Mirrors for sale
Replies: 0
Views: 338

Mirrors for sale

I have a drivers side mirror taken from a 97 Atlanta Blue Z3 for sale. The mirror is in good condition for the age, but most importantly is corrosion free! It includes the electric motor and the glass. £90 http://i45.tinypic.com/e8v9sj.jpg http://i49.tinypic.com/jktzio.jpg I also have a passenger si...
by baretto
Fri 07 Sep, 2012 09:21
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Drivers side headlight for sale
Replies: 0
Views: 343

Drivers side headlight for sale

From a 99 car, in good condition. £35

Image
by baretto
Sun 02 Sep, 2012 16:45
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Dished Wheels and Coilovers...
Replies: 5
Views: 802

Re: Dished Wheels and Coilovers...

PCSAM wrote:i have a set of cades on my pre-face-lift 1.9
i will be transferring them to my z3.3L after i pick it up next week .
picture of my 1.9 with its boots on .......
Image
What width and offset are those rears?
by baretto
Sun 02 Sep, 2012 16:43
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Vittaloni wing mirrors fitted
Replies: 19
Views: 3678

Re: Vittaloni wing mirrors fitted

I do intend to paint them at some point, I just needed to get them on the car this weekend while the weather was nice as my passenger mirror wasn't going to last much longer.
by baretto
Sun 02 Sep, 2012 15:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Vittaloni wing mirrors fitted
Replies: 19
Views: 3678

Vittaloni wing mirrors fitted

When my passenger side mirror corroded and snapped in two a few months ago I was disappointed to find that an unpainted replacement would cost me £175 new and a second hand one on ebay around £100. I was also disappointed that it seemed that there were no aftermarket mirrors available for the Z3. Wh...
by baretto
Thu 16 Aug, 2012 20:42
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted - Nearside Z3 std door mirror
Replies: 17
Views: 1948

Re: Wanted - Nearside Z3 std door mirror

I removed both standard mirrors yesterday. The offside mirror obviously already had my temporary epoxy putting fix, but the sprung loaded alloy base parts are well & truly corroded solid. The nearside, although not broken, is also corroded solid. I've soaked both with release fluid while they'r...
by baretto
Fri 10 Aug, 2012 19:02
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted - Nearside Z3 std door mirror
Replies: 17
Views: 1948

Re: Wanted - Nearside Z3 std door mirror

Hi, I've recently had a problem with my door mirrors. The driver side has never really been in the correct position for a good rear view, even with the electric adjustment. The main body has always been twisted slightly, then recently I discovered it hanging loose. It had obviously locked up due to...
by baretto
Mon 30 Jul, 2012 21:25
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: FS: Airbag reset tool
Replies: 0
Views: 291

FS: Airbag reset tool

Only been used once. The item has no reserve so the highest bidder wins!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... CA:GB:1123
by baretto
Mon 30 Jul, 2012 21:22
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: FS: Drivers side headlight
Replies: 0
Views: 260

FS: Drivers side headlight

in good condition. No reserve price so the highest bidder wins!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... CA:GB:1123
by baretto
Mon 30 Jul, 2012 09:16
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Zi's marmite Z3.... Now on corvette rims :)
Replies: 112
Views: 47967

Re: My Z3 on Image HT's - M50 manifold and more pictures

Quick question about your all red rear lights. They look really cool, but do your indicators still flash orange? What about your reverse lights? I assume they light up red?

Cheers
by baretto
Tue 24 Jul, 2012 20:23
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Anti roll bar bush question
Replies: 3
Views: 446

Anti roll bar bush question

My car failed the MOT today because "front anti roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated" Am I right in thinking that this product is a replacement? http://www.powerflex.co.uk/product-details/Anti+Roll+Bar+Link+Rod+Bush/1995.html Is it Ok to fit these just to the front of the car? Thanks
by baretto
Fri 13 Jul, 2012 08:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Side lights / parking lights in headlamp
Replies: 37
Views: 7738

Re: Side lights / parking lights in headlamp

Oh right. In that case then you are going to need additional wiring then, not sure how to do that as I just moved my lights from the side to the headlight
by baretto
Thu 12 Jul, 2012 18:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Side lights / parking lights in headlamp
Replies: 37
Views: 7738

Re: Side lights / parking lights in headlamp

Just had a look at my headlights as a reminder If you look at the back of the right headlight, there is a small circle to the top right of the where the main beam bulb is located. Drill that hole out. Look at this http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=CH72&mospid=48079&btnr=63_0316&a...
by baretto
Thu 12 Jul, 2012 12:27
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: I think Mk3 MX5 wing mirrors will fit a Z3
Replies: 2
Views: 875

I think Mk3 MX5 wing mirrors will fit a Z3

I have been looking for a replacement wing mirror for some time since my passenger side rusted and fell apart. I have been put off by the £170 charge for a replacement from BMW and almost £300 for a pair of M Mirrors. I have had a look at the Mk3 MX5 mirrors and I think that they look like they migh...
by baretto
Thu 12 Jul, 2012 12:22
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Side lights / parking lights in headlamp
Replies: 37
Views: 7738

Re: Side lights / parking lights in headlamp

I have an older Z3 with sidelights in the headlight as standard, but facelift headlights, so I had to do this modification myself. If you look at the back of the headlight near the top there is a small round plastic circle that you can drill out and behind that is the holder for the sidelight. You d...
by baretto
Sat 23 Jun, 2012 11:13
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: WANTED: Passenger side wing mirror
Replies: 1
Views: 241

WANTED: Passenger side wing mirror

Anybody?
by baretto
Thu 31 May, 2012 14:02
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Drivers side window going too far up
Replies: 3
Views: 451

Drivers side window going too far up

I was putting the drivers side window up earlier and I heard a noise like something snappping inside the door, and now if I close the window with the door open, the window goes too far up, about an inch higher than the door frame. I now have to move the window up slowly until I get it in the right p...
by baretto
Sun 13 May, 2012 11:55
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Trouble resetting airbag light
Replies: 6
Views: 704

Re: Trouble resetting airbag light

Yesterday I removed the airbag and checked all the connections and they are all fine. I used some contact cleaner on the connections as well as unplugging and cleaning all the connectors under the seats. The light still won't reset. I think it may be the clock spring behind the steering wheel but I ...
by baretto
Thu 03 May, 2012 12:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Trouble resetting airbag light
Replies: 6
Views: 704

Re: Trouble resetting airbag light

Any idea how to fix the fault - Firing circuit driver side airbag?
by baretto
Thu 03 May, 2012 12:00
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Trouble resetting airbag light
Replies: 6
Views: 704

Trouble resetting airbag light

I have the airbag light on the dashboard. I have bought a SRS reset tool, but I cannot clear the light. The fault code I am getting is code 02,04 Firing circuit, drivers airbag. Does anybody know how I can fix this without taking it to the dealer?
Thanks
by baretto
Sat 31 Mar, 2012 20:43
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 Breaking/Spares - Facelift
Replies: 31
Views: 5039

Re: Z3 Breaking/Spares - Facelift

Do you have the passenger side wing mirror?
by baretto
Sun 18 Mar, 2012 10:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Alarm problems
Replies: 1
Views: 270

Alarm problems

Had a few problems with my alarm in the last week. On friday when I was at work the alarm suddenly went off for no reason at all. A few days previous when I was at the parents house the alarm would not disarm with the key fob. I left the car for about 20 minutes and then when I tried again it did di...
by baretto
Mon 20 Feb, 2012 22:36
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Thermostat
Replies: 4
Views: 588

Thanks guys
by baretto
Mon 20 Feb, 2012 13:14
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Thermostat
Replies: 4
Views: 588

Thermostat

Does anybody know if this thermostat will fit a M44 1.9 Z3? I can only seem to find replacement thermostats and housings for the 1.9 which come to about £40. The housing is fine, I just need a replacement thermostat so don't want to be paying an extra £30 for no reason. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW...
by baretto
Sun 19 Feb, 2012 19:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: New exhaust
Replies: 2
Views: 408

North East.
Found a place in Leeds called Tony Banks who can do a custom cat back for 280 so going to go there I think
by baretto
Sat 18 Feb, 2012 10:28
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: New exhaust
Replies: 2
Views: 408

New exhaust

Well just been informed that the Cat back system that I had fitted 2 years ago, which I have only done 10,000 miles on, needs replacing again. I have been quoted £210 fitted for a new one but don't want to be replacing it again in two years. What other options do I have in terms of cat back systems ...
by baretto
Sun 05 Feb, 2012 11:06
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Heaters go cold when stationary
Replies: 12
Views: 1547

I had the water pump replaced 18 months ago
by baretto
Sat 04 Feb, 2012 19:34
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Heaters go cold when stationary
Replies: 12
Views: 1547

Heaters go cold when stationary

Had a problem over the last week or so. When I have my heaters blowing warm and I stop, at traffic lights for example, my heaters start to blow cold. Then as soon as I start driving they heat up again. Not sure if this is related but I have also noticed a bit of coolant on my drive which must be lea...
by baretto
Sun 13 Nov, 2011 21:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Alarm wouldn't turn off
Replies: 1
Views: 306

Alarm wouldn't turn off

So I went to the gym today, went back to the car and the alarm would not deactivate. The light was flashing on the remote when I was pressing the button but the doors would not unlock and the alarm wouldn't deactivate either. So I opened the door with the key and drove the 5 minute journey back to m...
by baretto
Sun 09 Oct, 2011 19:05
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Upgrading the brakes
Replies: 63
Views: 4917

I think that BMW 330ci brakes can be swapped with any Z3 and will be a noticeable improvement
by baretto
Mon 03 Oct, 2011 08:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: My modified projector headlights
Replies: 3
Views: 687

Put the headlights in the oven, dismantled the projector. Used aluminium painted with high temperature black paint to create a new cutoff shield and inserted this inside the projector. I then used 4 small washers between the front and back of the projector to space the bulb slightly further away fro...
by baretto
Sun 02 Oct, 2011 19:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: My modified projector headlights
Replies: 3
Views: 687

My modified projector headlights

Took a quick crappy phone picture tonight of my modified projector headlights which have custom shields and have been color modded. Not the best picture in the world but you can see they have better output than the standard projectors and a better / sharper cutoff http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/...
by baretto
Sat 01 Oct, 2011 09:28
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: OEM S54 Z3M Quad Exhaust
Replies: 15
Views: 2868

Would this fit a non M with modifications?
by baretto
Tue 27 Sep, 2011 20:09
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Adjusting projector hadlight aim
Replies: 2
Views: 604

I managed to just sort it out at the back of Tesco car park haha. Yes it is fiddely and the projectors were aimed about 8 inches too low. I am quite impressed with the results though, I am using custom shields and have color moded the projectors, I will put some pics up in the next couple of days, c...
by baretto
Tue 27 Sep, 2011 18:41
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Adjusting projector hadlight aim
Replies: 2
Views: 604

Adjusting projector hadlight aim

So I finally got my hid projector headlights fitted and everything is great apart from the drivers side beam is aiming too far over to the left. I tried to aim the headlights tonight but I can't seem to turn the aiming screw with the headlights on. I can't turn it with my hands and there isn't enoug...