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by Ferdinand
Sat 09 Jul, 2016 22:18
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 2002 M54 3.0iA Strange startup when warm (Fault code P1632)
Replies: 8
Views: 2233

Re: 2002 M54 3.0iA Strange startup when warm

Update... At last... Haven't used the car much for quite some time.... Because of the hot start problem and almost constant occuring P1632 fault code, which means, that the throttle is useless.... Car only runs in fault mode = 15 miles/hour top speed :head: The other day I was looking for a solution...
by Ferdinand
Fri 14 Mar, 2014 16:49
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Hardtop
Replies: 11
Views: 1404

Re: Hardtop

Southernboy wrote:... what's a "hard top" ???.... :sunny .... :D
Some kind of headwear for constructionworkers aka helmet I believe.... :cheers
by Ferdinand
Wed 05 Mar, 2014 00:20
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Led lamps for high/low beams
Replies: 10
Views: 1152

Re: Led lamps for high/low beams

The headlights on a Z3 are only approved with HB3/ HB4/ H7 halogen bulbs. The headlights are not designed for LED- or xenonbulbs so it'll be a MOT failure and in case of an accident probably no money from your Insurance company... Stick to halogen and keep out of trouble.
by Ferdinand
Sun 02 Mar, 2014 07:20
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: How to wash your Z3 - Enjoy ;o)
Replies: 10
Views: 1312

Re: How to wash your Z3 - Enjoy ;o)

janijoeli wrote:She could leave swirl marks on my car any time... :D
But in fact, you would much rather have her giving the interior a good scrub... she could start with the knob right?? :shake: or was that my dirly thinking :lol:
by Ferdinand
Sat 01 Mar, 2014 03:35
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: new family car ordered ...
Replies: 16
Views: 3090

Re: new family car ordered ...

Someone telling me today at work that the Yeti is the same under the skin as a VW Tiguan? I don't think so. And that is NOT knocking Skoda cars I do rate them very highly. Well, then you thought wrong :shake: They are on the same platform which is quite normal nowadays in the car industry. Have a l...
by Ferdinand
Sat 22 Feb, 2014 23:55
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Bertini GT25 - new Z3 body change kitcar
Replies: 191
Views: 46350

Re: Bertini Falco - new Z3 body change kitcar

I have just got some fiat 500 arbarth xenons and i thought i would photoshop them onto an old progress picture with some grills and a different wheel. I cant wait to get them fitted to the car when i comes back from the paint shop at the end of next week. http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc485/a...
by Ferdinand
Sat 22 Feb, 2014 23:49
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Bertini GT25 - new Z3 body change kitcar
Replies: 191
Views: 46350

Re: Bertini Falco - new Z3 body change kitcar

Davejue1 wrote:Absolutely definately totally no6! Looks spot on, all the others look wrong somehow. :)

Cheers
Dave
Totally agree :D
by Ferdinand
Mon 30 Dec, 2013 21:32
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Is there life after a Z3?
Replies: 63
Views: 9719

Re: Is there life after a Z3?

I probably ought to say congrats - but I feel sorry for your loss :bawl:

I've ofte thinking about selling the Zed over the years, but decided it's a keeper - like my other cars...

I hope that you get what you want....

Happy New Year 8-)
by Ferdinand
Mon 30 Dec, 2013 16:14
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Can I connect an iPod to standard stereo?
Replies: 9
Views: 1057

Re: Can I connect an iPod to standard stereo?

Yup! There are several kits out there that lets you use/ control the iPod either on the iPod or the radio itself. The kit Works like a oldschool cd-shifter in the boot. I'm very pleased with my iPod kit. Stay away from wireless kits - they're no good at all! - I've also tried Dension - and they're j...
by Ferdinand
Tue 22 Oct, 2013 13:35
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: JACKASS OF THE WEEK.
Replies: 11
Views: 1999

Re: JACKASS OF THE WEEK.

Love his comment: "Welcome to the singshot-channel"

I was expecting the gadget to break and smash into his face.... Holy crap that must have hurt :shock:
by Ferdinand
Sat 14 Sep, 2013 18:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 2002 M54 3.0iA Strange startup when warm (Fault code P1632)
Replies: 8
Views: 2233

Re: 2002 M54 3.0iA Strange startup when warm

Dooh! Went to the the weekly "Cars & Coffee" this morning. And tried a very special car - A car based on a 1935 Morris - jezzez - I can' remember when I had so much fun - at least with clothes on. http://youngtimer.dk/Roskilde2013/18-7/slides/DSCN4393.JPG (Picture taken earlier this ye...
by Ferdinand
Sat 14 Sep, 2013 06:47
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: I Feel I should be honest with you all
Replies: 9
Views: 1159

Re: I Feel I should be honest with you all

Hi again Danny, First and foremost, I have great respect for you telling us what's going on in your life... My guess is, that you must have thought a lot about it before you sat down writing this... I think you should try to find out what happened since you got depressed in the first place - and why...
by Ferdinand
Sat 14 Sep, 2013 02:42
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 2002 M54 3.0iA Strange startup when warm (Fault code P1632)
Replies: 8
Views: 2233

Re: 2002 M54 3.0iA Strange startup when warm

Update: Gave the car a good wash - as usual by hand of course :D Got a new OBD-scanner from the shop where I bought without any problems - will give the car a good run tomorrow to check, that everything is hunky-dory - going to a "cars & coffee" gathering 70 km from home - with the sof...
by Ferdinand
Sat 14 Sep, 2013 02:17
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: I Feel I should be honest with you all
Replies: 9
Views: 1159

Re: I Feel I should be honest with you all

Hi Danny, Sorry to hear about your problems - sounds like you need help asap. People med depressions, mental problems etc. tend to keep to themselves - and doing so make their problems even worse... They need to get out, exercise, talk to professionals and also people in generel. I don't have a cure...
by Ferdinand
Thu 12 Sep, 2013 10:30
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Falling Prices
Replies: 45
Views: 9218

Re: Falling Prices

Must be a British thing... - prices in Europe still high ;o)
by Ferdinand
Wed 11 Sep, 2013 09:43
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 2002 M54 3.0iA Strange startup when warm (Fault code P1632)
Replies: 8
Views: 2233

UPDATE - 2002 M54 3.0iA Strange startup when warm

UPDATE: Recently got P0221 - P1632 and finally P1638 - The local dealers wouldn't touch the car, so I had to contact a well reputated tuning company - I ordered a new throttle body assy, and then he told me, I had to wait - hold your breath... 2 weeks to get the car running Again... I couldn't do an...
by Ferdinand
Mon 02 Sep, 2013 14:59
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Anyone got an automatic
Replies: 15
Views: 1980

Re: Anyone got an automatic

I've got an 3.0iA - it's an absolute pleasure to drive - comfortable, quick and decent milage - you won't regret buying one!!
by Ferdinand
Mon 26 Aug, 2013 21:43
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: My new Zed :o)
Replies: 18
Views: 3820

Re: My new Zed :o)

Congrats Gill - great colour! What kind of mods are you planning??
by Ferdinand
Thu 22 Aug, 2013 19:02
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 2002 M54 3.0iA Strange startup when warm (Fault code P1632)
Replies: 8
Views: 2233

Re: 2002 M54 3.0iA Strange startup when warm

Oups - wrong car SORRY!!!! it was the Range Rover that I cleaned the MAF on.... Haven't done it on the Z3 yet.... but I've been thinking on doing it because of the KN-filter.... Should I refrain from cleaning it ??
by Ferdinand
Thu 22 Aug, 2013 14:05
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 2002 M54 3.0iA Strange startup when warm (Fault code P1632)
Replies: 8
Views: 2233

2002 M54 3.0iA Strange startup when warm (Fault code P1632)

My beloved Z3 2002 Z3 3.0iA (now at 90.000km) is currently giving me nightmares - it's difficult to start when it's warm..... I've only experienced it after more than an hours parking though.... I serviced the car in the end of June 2013 - some 4.000 km's ago as follows: Changed: Engine oil an oilfi...
by Ferdinand
Mon 05 Aug, 2013 06:51
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Falken 452 No longer
Replies: 5
Views: 2245

Re: Falken 452 No longer

Cloz wrote:
Mike123 wrote: the 453s are even better. :twisted:

The look of the 452 are.......nicer.
Hmm - I think the 453 looks like a more sporty tyre than the 452....



but no matter design etc. I would'nt buy any of them - my cars run on Michelin or Continental...
by Ferdinand
Wed 31 Jul, 2013 09:30
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Bertini GT25 - new Z3 body change kitcar
Replies: 191
Views: 46350

Re: Bertini Falco - new Z3 body change kitcar

You should go for the original Fiat 500 Xenon headlamps - and The DRL function could be in the front fogs - just an idea...
by Ferdinand
Sun 28 Jul, 2013 19:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Bertini GT25 - new Z3 body change kitcar
Replies: 191
Views: 46350

Re: Bertini Falco - new Z3 body change kitcar

Which car do the lights come from?? (Fiat 500??)

Would have loved to see double headlights - like a Bristol Fighter ;o)
by Ferdinand
Wed 19 Jun, 2013 21:57
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Brake fluid change warning symbol
Replies: 18
Views: 1391

Re: Brake fluid change warning symbol

If you get one of these you'll be able to reset the service indicator yourself - plus airbag fault kode:

http://www.ebay.de/itm/Profi-Service-Ai ... 3f2506eb89

I have one and it works just fine 8-)
by Ferdinand
Sat 08 Jun, 2013 14:48
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: 3M Paint Defender spray on film
Replies: 22
Views: 3071

Re: 3M Paint Defender spray on film

Gazza wrote:Soon after having my car painted we did a trip up to Wrexham, the front now looks like I had a run in with Bonnie & Clyde.

Now who says grown up men doesn't cry :bawl: :bawl: :bawl:
by Ferdinand
Fri 07 Jun, 2013 12:37
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Cheap Z1 on eBay
Replies: 8
Views: 1986

Re: Cheap Z1 on eBay

... "started life in Poland" = Walk away - as fast as you can!!
by Ferdinand
Fri 07 Jun, 2013 06:56
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: UK registered black E89 spotted in DK yesterday
Replies: 0
Views: 744

UK registered black E89 spotted in DK yesterday

As mentioned above - I saw a UK registered black E89 with top Down in Ringsted in DK yesterday between 09:30 - 10:00 (Danish time). Anyone from this forum??
by Ferdinand
Tue 07 May, 2013 07:46
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Activated carbon filter
Replies: 3
Views: 1037

Re: Activated carbon filter

Do you know whether the glue can withstand petrolfumes - if you're not completely sure I would change the filter - rather safe that sorry :bawl:

Hope the rest of the car is ok :drive
by Ferdinand
Sun 28 Apr, 2013 19:42
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Hamann hardtops...
Replies: 337
Views: 63280

Re: Hamann hardtops...

Oh you poor poor man Jonttt :-D - What did she get then??
by Ferdinand
Fri 26 Apr, 2013 11:43
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: F/S - All Gone! :D
Replies: 17
Views: 2576

Re: F/S - A Few Roadster Bits and Bobs

Buyers review: Received the rear screen blanket and the door cubby storage thing fra Max yesterday :D Everything is as described - so indeed a very pleased buyer here i DK. ....just wanted to share my experience @ Max - keep things you have left - you might need them yourselves sooner than you expec...
by Ferdinand
Sat 20 Apr, 2013 15:10
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 411120

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

An extra original BMW rear screen blanket a "cubby thingy" for the door pocket - bought it from "Mad Max" - just waiting for the stuff to arrive :D Max wrote me today and told me that postage was cheaper than expected - so he returned £8 - now that's what I call a fair seller - T...
by Ferdinand
Wed 17 Apr, 2013 08:21
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: F/S - All Gone! :D
Replies: 17
Views: 2576

Re: F/S - A Few Roadster Bits and Bobs

Interested in rear screen blanket and cubby thing - at a meeting right now - will write you later
by Ferdinand
Fri 01 Mar, 2013 08:15
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: OCD Talk
Replies: 12
Views: 1678

Re: OCD Talk

Southernboy wrote:What's all this OCD, CDO etc....All I have is upgrade stuff arriving and it says COD !!........and all the parcels are laid out in order ..... :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
Let's hope the parcels don't smell fishy then :D
by Ferdinand
Sun 03 Feb, 2013 12:07
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Other ride?
Replies: 42
Views: 22272

Re: Other ride?

Hmm.... I made a deal with a collegue some weeks ago - and now he picks me up right outside my house in his..... 2005 Smart Fortwo 0.8 Cdi... Much cheaper than driving myself.

So te Zed is sleeping in the garage along with the Range Rover.
by Ferdinand
Wed 30 Jan, 2013 21:27
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Torn Between Two Cars
Replies: 31
Views: 2637

Re: Torn Between Two Cars

http://suchen.mobile.de/auto-inserat/bmw-z3-roadster-2-5l-elmshorn/173699565.html?lang=de&pageNumber=1&__lp=1&scopeId=C&sortOption.sortBy=price.consumerGrossEuro&makeModelVariant1.makeId=3500&makeModelVariant1.modelId=51&makeModelVariant1.modelDescription=2.5&makeMod...
by Ferdinand
Wed 30 Jan, 2013 13:38
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Torn Between Two Cars
Replies: 31
Views: 2637

Re: Torn Between Two Cars

Just found af few more in grey metallic that could be worth looking at: 2.2i Automatic - black interior http://suchen.mobile.de/auto-inserat/bmw-z3-roadster-2-2ia-tiptronic-leder-klima-alu-ratingen/166900837.html?lang=de&pageNumber=1&__lp=1&scopeId=C&sortOption.sortBy=price.consumerG...
by Ferdinand
Wed 30 Jan, 2013 11:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Torn Between Two Cars
Replies: 31
Views: 2637

Re: Torn Between Two Cars

Hi there, I was looking for 2.0i in the beginning - tried it - and OMG what a dissapointment!!! Try looking for a 2.2i instead - the lovely straight six sound - 170hp so there's something to play with as well ;o) The 2.8i is ok - but the I ended up buying a 3.0ia (Automatic) in Sterling Grey which i...
by Ferdinand
Wed 30 Jan, 2013 08:38
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Another new member saying hello
Replies: 21
Views: 3450

Re: Another new member saying hello

Welcome aboard - looking good!!

As much as I dislike the Z4 Roadster - I love the E86 Z4 coupe..... dreaming of a Z4 3.0si in deepblue metallic with cream leather interior.... :nerd:
by Ferdinand
Tue 22 Jan, 2013 12:42
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: snow socks
Replies: 11
Views: 837

Re: snow socks

Has anyone used snow socks or snow chains (whatever you call them these days) on a z3. Only use the car when essential in this weather and because of the layout of my road I can't get back outside my house and I don't like leaving it too far away incase it gets vandalised. Would these work just to ...
by Ferdinand
Thu 10 Jan, 2013 11:40
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: secret of life
Replies: 42
Views: 4543

Re: secret of life

" Hik" Maybe you would like to share with the rest of us??
by Ferdinand
Mon 31 Dec, 2012 12:03
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Happy New Year!!!
Replies: 12
Views: 2255

Happy New Year!!!

There's only a few hours left of 2012... another year spent with many joyfull hours behind the steering wheel doing what we all like - driving our small Zeds :drive Thank you everybody for a great community - haven't met any of you in person yet (hope to do it someday soon though). For my part: 2013...
by Ferdinand
Wed 26 Dec, 2012 09:52
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Xmas caption competition time folks
Replies: 17
Views: 1891

Re: Xmas caption competition time folks

Or he'll take them home and they'll write a new Christmas carol together....: "Here cums Santa Claus.....
by Ferdinand
Wed 19 Dec, 2012 13:10
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Headlight brightness
Replies: 2
Views: 1590

Re: Headlight brightness

That's fairly easy to find out - it there's a headlights angle adjustment button - the car doesn't have xenon headlights.... Xenon headlight are very bright (blue'ish colour light) - Bulbs are quite expensive compared to halogen bulbs - if it's halogen - you could go for Philips Extreme og Philipsvi...
by Ferdinand
Fri 14 Dec, 2012 11:13
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: BMW Z3 service reset tool - SIR3
Replies: 3
Views: 1714

Re: BMW Z3 service reset tool - SIR3

I'll find the instructions and email it to you in a couple of days - little busy right now (work etc.)

Please send me a pm with your email ;o)
by Ferdinand
Tue 11 Dec, 2012 08:57
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: 18" ACS on ebay.co.uk - in Basildon
Replies: 4
Views: 711

Re: 18" ACS on ebay.co.uk - in Basildon

I thought something smelled fishy when I saw the price - sorry!
by Ferdinand
Tue 11 Dec, 2012 08:41
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: 18" ACS on ebay.co.uk - in Basildon
Replies: 4
Views: 711

18" ACS on ebay.co.uk - in Basildon

Just found these - maybe something for Jonttt ???? 18" ACS SILVER WHEELS 5/120 BMW 3,Z4 series ET38 STYLED E36,E46,E90 Time left: 1 day 3 hours. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/18-ACS-SILVER-WHEELS-5-120-BMW-3-Z4-series-ET38-STYLED-E36-E46-E90-/230894700699?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Trims_Car_R...