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by billi
Sat 12 Apr, 2014 09:18
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: New on the forum and new to my Z3!
Replies: 8
Views: 1826

Re: New on the forum and new to my Z3!

Hi and welcome to the forum, that first picture looks like Fforestfach swansea to me or do those retail parks all look the same !
Nice car you got there hope you enjoy . :D
by billi
Sat 07 Dec, 2013 21:56
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: SEATBELT GUIDE MOD...AVAILABLE
Replies: 97
Views: 19034

Re: SEATBELT GUIDE MOD...MUST SEE !

Hi southernboy , I didnt get round to getting a set of these first time around are they still available ????
by billi
Thu 01 Aug, 2013 16:31
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Hi
Replies: 14
Views: 2915

Re: Hi

Hi paul welcome to the forum :wave
by billi
Sun 28 Jul, 2013 13:14
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Seat belt guide
Replies: 17
Views: 3148

Re: Seat belt guide

Hi southernboy they look great and clever idea well done. :) this is the second item of yours I would like to get in time, the first being the armrest :D :thumb: well done
by billi
Tue 18 Jun, 2013 21:20
Forum: Performance
Topic: Tyre choice
Replies: 13
Views: 3053

Re: Tyre choice

Thanks pep when I bought the wheels they were fitted with 225/45/17 all round and 2 were barely legal so thought get the wheels refurbished and good tyres all round . When I did try them out on the car they were quite close to the strut so if I do go for 245/40/17 on the rear I would need to space t...
by billi
Sat 15 Jun, 2013 09:28
Forum: Test track
Topic: my test
Replies: 5
Views: 5572

Re: my test

Ha ha ha yes I have but every time I went to have a go I messed up somewhere along the line , but hey got there in the end :D
by billi
Fri 14 Jun, 2013 23:21
Forum: Test track
Topic: my test
Replies: 5
Views: 5572

Re: my test

My first successful photo post :bounce:
by billi
Fri 14 Jun, 2013 23:15
Forum: Test track
Topic: my test
Replies: 5
Views: 5572

my test

:D Image
by billi
Fri 14 Jun, 2013 21:41
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: New 2.8 owner
Replies: 8
Views: 2127

Re: New 2.8 owner

Hi milu welcome to the forum from another Montreal blue owner :thumb:
by billi
Thu 13 Jun, 2013 22:09
Forum: Performance
Topic: Tyre choice
Replies: 13
Views: 3053

Re: Tyre choice

Thanks Alfie will check them out, same here I don't want to pay a fortune as I just replaced all 4 tyres on our mini cooper clubman and they were all run flats so you can imagine the price on them :bawl: .
by billi
Thu 13 Jun, 2013 21:57
Forum: Performance
Topic: Tyre choice
Replies: 13
Views: 3053

Re: Tyre choice

Hopefully this works and here's some pics.http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a631/squonk1967/20130602_152452_zpsf9a861c1.jpg http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a631/squonk1967/20130602_152511_zps2d48b110.jpg and now the new wheels http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a631/squonk1967/20130601_172131...
by billi
Thu 13 Jun, 2013 21:36
Forum: Performance
Topic: Tyre choice
Replies: 13
Views: 3053

Re: Tyre choice

Hi thanks for the tips, am looking at michelins at the moment and reading a lot of reviews and it seems to me its down to personal choice . When it came to replacing the tyres on my motorbike I always stuck to the same make which was Bridgestones , the tyres I had on the z3 when I bought it were 16&...
by billi
Fri 07 Jun, 2013 20:38
Forum: Performance
Topic: Tyre choice
Replies: 13
Views: 3053

Tyre choice

Hi all , I dont know if this subject has ever been raised as I did do a search and came up with nothing. I have just gone and got myself a set of ac schnitzer type 3 17" wheels and now for the tyre choice :puzzle: my z3 is a 1998 1.9 , so what make and size would you recommend for front and bac...
by billi
Wed 24 Apr, 2013 20:14
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: New z3 owner. Over the moon with my new car.
Replies: 84
Views: 4674

Re: New z3 owner. Over the moon with my new car.

Hi jess welcome to the forum :wave a big hi from WALES and a fellow Montreal blue owner glad you are enjoying the Z. :)
by billi
Fri 12 Apr, 2013 06:21
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Random thread
Replies: 47
Views: 4470

Re: Random thread

nutella on toast is just as good :D
by billi
Sat 30 Mar, 2013 21:47
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Hello from Southampton!
Replies: 26
Views: 3115

Re: Hello from Southampton!

Lost count around thursday :shrug the cold weather does that to you after a while :D
by billi
Sat 30 Mar, 2013 20:35
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Hello from Southampton!
Replies: 26
Views: 3115

Re: Hello from Southampton!

BRICKS :head: had to many of them this week weekend off in the z :drive
by billi
Fri 29 Mar, 2013 20:39
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Hello from Southampton!
Replies: 26
Views: 3115

Re: Hello from Southampton!

Big welcome from WALES :wave love the colour , looks like got a lovely looking z there lets hope the weather gets better :sunny
by billi
Wed 27 Mar, 2013 20:52
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Trunk won't open
Replies: 15
Views: 1339

Re: Trunk won't open

Hi stu I have sent you a pm yesterday , will pm you again ok. Thanks
by billi
Wed 27 Mar, 2013 20:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Trunk won't open
Replies: 15
Views: 1339

Re: Trunk won't open

Hi ive got the same problem :( the z3 has been off the road for 14 months so I put it on the road 2 weeks ago and the other night went into the garage shut the boot and now I can't get it open :head: I think the rod to the lock has come off , anyway have pm stu hoping he can help . If anyone else ca...
by billi
Sat 23 Mar, 2013 19:43
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Who else is fed up of this blooming weather..
Replies: 35
Views: 4956

Re: Who else is fed up of this blooming weather..

Yep I am fed up with the weather firstly cause I work outdoors all the year around and if we have any more rain I will end up with web feet :| and just put the z back on the road after 14 months on sorn and been out in it once :(
by billi
Fri 22 Mar, 2013 09:47
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 18" wheels
Replies: 8
Views: 845

Re: 18" wheels

WOW :puzzle: think I'll stick to laying bricks for a living :lol: thanks for advice southernboy theres alot more to it than I thought so will do a bit of research, got some time today due to the great british weather :head: I bet the sun is out over there and nice blue sky :sunny
by billi
Thu 21 Mar, 2013 23:05
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 18" wheels
Replies: 8
Views: 845

Re: 18" wheels

thanks for the reply , told you i did`nt know nothing about wheels :shrug will try and get some info on them . thanks
by billi
Thu 21 Mar, 2013 22:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 18" wheels
Replies: 8
Views: 845

18" wheels

Hi , now this question has been probably asked on here before but here goes i am going to ask again :D i got a chance of buying a set of 18" AC Schnitzer alloy wheels type 3 for my 1998 1.9 z3 now the question is will they fit ?????? or shall i look out for a smaller wheel :!: sorry i am not so...
by billi
Sat 16 Mar, 2013 20:53
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Wales-30 England-3
Replies: 8
Views: 1293

Re: Wales-30 England-3

WHAT A MATCH :D :D :D WHAT A SCORE :cheers
by billi
Tue 12 Mar, 2013 22:50
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 412518

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

Just give the Z a new MOT , a new set of front discs , a stubby aerial and a tax disc in the post :D been on sorn for a year so roll on the weekend :drive
by billi
Wed 20 Feb, 2013 22:00
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: g8jka - 2.0 Progress Journal - Time to say Goodbye
Replies: 231
Views: 244425

Re: g8jka - 2.0 Progress Journal - Latest Mods (Feb 2013) Pa

Thats great thanks I am looking at a black carbon fiber sheet on ebay now so going to give it a go. Will post some pics when I get round to working out how to do it :rtm:
by billi
Tue 19 Feb, 2013 20:52
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: g8jka - 2.0 Progress Journal - Time to say Goodbye
Replies: 231
Views: 244425

Re: g8jka - 2.0 Progress Journal - Latest Mods (Feb 2013) Pa

Thanks for the reply , thats a shame about the gear surround looks great . What did you use to stick the carbon fiber down with if you dont mind me asking ?? Having a look on ebay now :pc
by billi
Tue 19 Feb, 2013 20:37
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: g8jka - 2.0 Progress Journal - Time to say Goodbye
Replies: 231
Views: 244425

Re: g8jka - 2.0 Progress Journal - Latest Mods (Feb 2013) Pa

Your z looks brilliant and got some realy nice touches, can you tell me where you got the carbon fiber covering and the chrome surround around the gear stick gaiter ????? Those look realy good
by billi
Tue 19 Feb, 2013 18:14
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Angel Lights
Replies: 23
Views: 6503

Re: Angel Lights

Thanks everyone looks like most of you have gone for the chrome ones , to be honest they do look good :) think I will hang on a bit to see if I can find a photo then take the plunge . Thanks again
by billi
Thu 14 Feb, 2013 18:44
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Angel Lights
Replies: 23
Views: 6503

Re: Angel Lights

I think the chrome ones would look good on your z as you got a lighter colour blue than me, I spent a couple of hours looking at Google images of dark blue z3s hoping to catch a couple with both lights fitted , nothing so far to make my mind up :shrug . The z is on sorn till the end of the month the...
by billi
Wed 13 Feb, 2013 20:17
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Angel Lights
Replies: 23
Views: 6503

Re: Angel Lights

Hi all, I came across this after searching for headlights. I have got the same problem as kate I realy want a set of angel headlights but dont want to make a mistake and make the z look naff . I got a montreal blue z and just wondering if anyone out there got a few pics to make my mind up ???? :shru...
by billi
Sat 24 Nov, 2012 17:57
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: SOLD - Topaz Blue Boot Lid & Rack For Sale
Replies: 4
Views: 589

Re: SOLD - Topaz Blue Boot Lid & Rack For Sale

hi vic thanks for the boot lid and the cuppa it was realy good to meet you both, we got back safe and sound and in time for the rugby so the other half can shout at the telly :D :D :D :D :D :D will keep in touch, thanks again both
by billi
Fri 23 Nov, 2012 21:27
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: New Z3 owner saying hi
Replies: 15
Views: 2316

Re: New Z3 owner saying hi

Same here Southernboy the hair is a lot shorter but at 46 still love the music and going to gigs when I can :D
by billi
Fri 23 Nov, 2012 18:17
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: New Z3 owner saying hi
Replies: 15
Views: 2316

Re: New Z3 owner saying hi

Just clicked on the link bonzo, the music you play is right up my street very good :bounce:
by billi
Thu 22 Nov, 2012 21:13
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: New Z3 owner saying hi
Replies: 15
Views: 2316

Re: New Z3 owner saying hi

If my memory serves me well bonzo was the drummer in Led Zeppelin :lol:
Anyway welcome to the club Topperz 8-)
by billi
Tue 14 Aug, 2012 20:33
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Hi everybody!
Replies: 8
Views: 1882

Re: Hi everybody!

Welcome to the Forum Antonio :) and a BIG hi from wales :wave the Z looks great .
by billi
Wed 08 Aug, 2012 18:42
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: hi a newbi to Z3
Replies: 10
Views: 2155

Re: hi a newbi to Z3

Welcome to the forum Milli, lovely looking z 8-) 8-) 8-)
by billi
Sat 04 Aug, 2012 21:55
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: luggage rack
Replies: 5
Views: 565

Re: luggage rack

Thanks guys, will keep on watching and waiting :roll: have got a spare boot lid for the z so i dont mind if i got to drill that one , have been looking on the net and realy fancy the Roadsterbag cases they look good quality has anyone got any ?? are they as good as they look :?:
by billi
Fri 03 Aug, 2012 20:31
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: luggage rack
Replies: 5
Views: 565

luggage rack

hi everyone, can you help me :? i am looking to buy a genuine luggage rack for my 1998 z3 . have been checking ebay for a while now and missed out on one :( is there any where that sells them ????? or is my best bet to still watch ebay ?? i just bought a z3 luggage case and was hoping to get the rac...
by billi
Sun 29 Jan, 2012 16:59
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Car tax????
Replies: 3
Views: 645

thanks everyone realy helped :D :D :D
by billi
Sat 28 Jan, 2012 22:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Car tax????
Replies: 3
Views: 645

Car tax????

Hi everyone, can anyone tell me how much the car tax is on a 3.0 z3 on a 51reg, 6 months and 12 months ??? reason is I got a 1.9 and would like to know how much more it would be??

Mod Edit: Moved to correct forum
by billi
Sun 08 Jan, 2012 22:36
Forum: Z4M roadster and Z4m coupé
Topic: whats the best engine ???????
Replies: 25
Views: 17489

hi everyone thanks for the posts have been realy helpful, was realy surprised how much the 3.0 does to the gallon. the reason i got the 1.9 is that we like to travel in the z and when we went to brittany the fuel was not a worry. would like to find out a bit more about the 2.2 and 2.8 but so far the...
by billi
Fri 06 Jan, 2012 20:07
Forum: Z4M roadster and Z4m coupé
Topic: whats the best engine ???????
Replies: 25
Views: 17489

whats the best engine ???????

hi everybody and happy new year, i am going to ask everyone for their opinion on wot is the best engine to have in your z ?????? myself i got a 1.9 which i think is pretty good on fuel , runs lovely and reliable. someone once told me to go for the 2.2 cause its smoother running and sounds better ! b...
by billi
Tue 20 Dec, 2011 20:34
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Living in France
Replies: 8
Views: 2506

hi mike , we went that way in the z 2 years ago and stayed in josselin for the week. Drove everywhere looking at property and still thinking of moving one day , you picked a lovely part of the country to live and even nicer roads to drive when the sun shines. will send you message if we get over the...
by billi
Tue 22 Nov, 2011 22:28
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: New(ish) Zed owner
Replies: 8
Views: 1655

hi AKD, nice z :) i got one the same colour. BIG welcome from WALES. :thumb:
by billi
Tue 22 Nov, 2011 21:44
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: French Tour. Calais to Nice
Replies: 42
Views: 7403

hi everyone, i went in late june on the bike and it was quiet . it was hot mind , we stayed in the town of Millau and had a great time but the good thing about going around that time was when we got up to clermont ferrand we caught the french music festival and thats a realy good night out. :cheers ...
by billi
Sun 20 Nov, 2011 15:18
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: French Tour. Calais to Nice
Replies: 42
Views: 7403

hi zedwheels , sounds good we will be on our hols end of march and begining of april next year so will let you know ok. havnt seen you up the prom lately !! will still keep a eye out for you yeh. am going to try and put a couple of pics up when i understand how to!! so bare with me ok :rtm: :rtm: :r...
by billi
Thu 17 Nov, 2011 18:28
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: French Tour. Calais to Nice
Replies: 42
Views: 7403

i just came across this post and just had to reply, i went over the bridge a couple of years ago on the motorbike and thats what we did . we went around the other side and sat under the bridge and got to say was just as impressive under it as going over it. 8-) 8-) 8-) . am planning to go and do it ...
by billi
Wed 16 Nov, 2011 18:45
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: brake lights
Replies: 2
Views: 845

brake lights

hi everybody , can anybody give me some info on getting a clear cover for the 3rd brake light ????????????? was on ebay the other nite an seen a lovely set of replacement clear rear lights for the z, i bought a pair of clear indicators a while back and i got to say they look realy nice. thought i wo...