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by pangster
Sat 27 Jun, 2009 16:24
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: NCP Parking fine
Replies: 58
Views: 19106

Only update is no update :D I have read that it can take a few months before I may get contacted by "debt collectors". It may be that they factor the debts to 3rd parties companies in batches but I would have thought a company as big as NCP would not factor these and chase themselves. So ...
by pangster
Fri 26 Jun, 2009 10:17
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: NCP Parking fine
Replies: 58
Views: 19106

jonttt - any update??
by pangster
Fri 26 Jun, 2009 09:37
Forum: Performance
Topic: Help!!! What oil should i put in my 2.8 z3?
Replies: 4
Views: 2954

I put in some Valvoline SynPower 5w-40 at my last service as Ive used it for a while now and am pleased with the results..

(the Valvoline also performed well in the independent test Justin posted - the SynPower is also meant to be better than the Durablend which was tested)..

HTH
by pangster
Thu 25 Jun, 2009 19:43
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: MOT today...
Replies: 2
Views: 582

jonttt wrote:Nice one Pangster :wink:
Thanks mate!! Chuffed to bits!! :)
by pangster
Thu 25 Jun, 2009 15:43
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: MOT today...
Replies: 2
Views: 582

MOT today...

passed with flying colours!!!! .. not even an advisory!!.. when it was in getting it's MOT I also got my mechanic to change the gearbox oil for the Amsoil MTF and the diff oil for the Castrol SAF-XJ I bought before and the gear change has now also noticeably improved!! very slick now!! happy days!!...
by pangster
Sat 13 Jun, 2009 13:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Replacing window on soft top
Replies: 24
Views: 3831

I'd double check the details on your insurance policy if you're thinking about claiming for a replacement window.. the majority (if not all policies) will count this as a claim if the window needs to be replaced.. if the window can be and is repaired (and not replaced) then this doesn't affect your ...
by pangster
Thu 11 Jun, 2009 14:46
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Soft top cleaning and protection
Replies: 24
Views: 3894

I used the Auto Glym cleaner and proofer a little while ago and the results are still outstanding! - the water is still beading well! :)
by pangster
Mon 08 Jun, 2009 10:57
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: NCP Parking fine
Replies: 58
Views: 19106

good luck Jontt! :) My missues managed to pick up a fine from one of these parking companies up here in Scotland (Parking Eye) I think they were called. Slightly different circumstances in that the car park was free to park in, but you were only allowed to stay for 2 hours.. I think my missus was a ...
by pangster
Sun 07 Jun, 2009 14:02
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Where to buy quality parts?
Replies: 19
Views: 1587

a little late perhaps - but I've found Brakes International very good in the past:

website: http://www.brakesint.com/

for parts other than brakes I've used FCP Groton in the past - although this was when the exchange rate was slightly better! LOL! :):

website: http://www.fcpgroton.com/

HTH
by pangster
Mon 25 May, 2009 20:26
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: speedster top for sale
Replies: 14
Views: 2198

looks good!! - love the look of it... doubt I would get much use of it in Scotland though! :) - good luck with the sale! :) EDIT - found a pic of a red one: http://www.z3accessoriesstore.com/bmw_softboots_files/speedsterred.jpg here's the other style with the roll hoops: http://aerowingdynamics.com/...
by pangster
Mon 25 May, 2009 11:46
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 2.8 v Z3M
Replies: 24
Views: 2299

Re: Performance

Ok - the MR will eat the 2.8 in terms of performance, but in the real world - particularly the overcrowded UK - you would be very brave and/or foolish to make a habit of using the massive performance provided by the MR. That's the problem with most very powerful cars, the owners buy them to bask in...
by pangster
Mon 25 May, 2009 09:05
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 2.8 v Z3M
Replies: 24
Views: 2299

Phil wrote:How about the most important bit -- the engine :head: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Good point Phil! The 2.8 doesn't suffer from vanos problems or big end spun bearings!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :D
by pangster
Sun 24 May, 2009 19:49
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: M Alloys?
Replies: 7
Views: 1363

Re: M Alloys?

im taking it theyl fit my facelift 2.0 roadster? nope.. the fronts fit ok - the rears only fit the Z3M's or the early 'thin' bodied 1.9 cars.. the rears will fit the pre 1.9?? are you sure? I believe so.. (they might stick out a bit though without the wide bodied rear wings) - but if you put the wi...
by pangster
Sun 24 May, 2009 16:24
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: M Alloys?
Replies: 7
Views: 1363

roadhog wrote:thanks!

thats a shame because i liked the rear ones the most they look deeper
they are.. you do get some nice staggered width rims as well though.. look at 321bhp's in his sig pic above for example! :)
by pangster
Sun 24 May, 2009 14:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Leaks again
Replies: 7
Views: 1276

this might help as well as it gives better pics of the rear seal:

http://webspace.ringling.edu/~dplassma/ ... tml#step11

it'll give you an idea of what might be required..
by pangster
Sun 24 May, 2009 14:30
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: M Alloys?
Replies: 7
Views: 1363

Re: M Alloys?

roadhog wrote: im taking it theyl fit my facelift 2.0 roadster?
nope.. the fronts fit ok - the rears only fit the Z3M's or the early 'thin' bodied 1.9 cars..
by pangster
Sun 24 May, 2009 12:54
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Set of headlights for Z3
Replies: 12
Views: 1732

Mikemac wrote:Just selling the headlights mate, the sideligts on Z3's are in the bumper...
I think he meant are they off a 1.9 as those headlights have sidelights included in the headlight cluster as opposed to being on the bumper.. but i guess you've just answered that! LOL! :)
by pangster
Sat 23 May, 2009 20:07
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Hayward & Scott Exhausts - possible group buy.
Replies: 76
Views: 12754

bite me wrote:id be interested for a 2.8 if this thread is still going etc...
Image

:lol: :lol: :lol:
by pangster
Sat 23 May, 2009 18:15
Forum: Z3 range knowledgebase
Topic: Radio Aerial Grommet Replacement
Replies: 29
Views: 34355

this might help as well:

http://www.rfdm.com/tis/65_21_020.pdf

:D
by pangster
Sat 23 May, 2009 18:09
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Leaks again
Replies: 7
Views: 1276

Ant52z3 wrote:Thanks for the info
Does any know the expense of the hood seal. Knowing BMW it wont be cheap. Also is the parcel shelf carpet easily removed? so I can see if leaking all the way round.

Cheers
this might help:

http://www.rfdm.com/tis/54_31_010.pdf
by pangster
Sat 23 May, 2009 16:02
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: longlife exhaust systems
Replies: 7
Views: 1309

Sorry to hear of your problem :( I would give them another opportunity to put things right on the basis if your still not satisfied then you want a full refund, I guess the prob is your old exhaust will have been binned? The Police won't be interested as I would imagine its a civil matter so your b...
by pangster
Sat 23 May, 2009 15:58
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: played my first gig today phew
Replies: 4
Views: 710

Re: played my first gig today phew

321bhp wrote: taking it from your living room to out-side is pretty hard,im acheing all over
did you not use a trolley or source some other form of transport? :lol: :lol: :D

seriously though! - well done! - sounds like you had a great time!! :)
by pangster
Sat 23 May, 2009 15:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: longlife exhaust systems
Replies: 7
Views: 1309

Sorry to hear of your problem :( I would give them another opportunity to put things right on the basis if your still not satisfied then you want a full refund, I guess the prob is your old exhaust will have been binned? The Police won't be interested as I would imagine its a civil matter so your b...
by pangster
Sat 23 May, 2009 14:47
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: 4" rear speakers on a facelift ?
Replies: 25
Views: 3943

mrluke wrote:just an update , fitted the rear speakers

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easy peasy done :D
looks good.. how's it sounding?? :)
by pangster
Sat 23 May, 2009 14:43
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: longlife exhaust systems
Replies: 7
Views: 1309

Re: longlife exhaust systems

hi all, just got my wifes z3's a new exhaust from longlife in sutton, and all i can say is what a lot of **** and £650!!!. the lazy sods took the old one off and just bolted the back box onto the cat and spured to tube off to eighter side and whacked on two tail pipes (she wanted a quad sytle road ...
by pangster
Sat 23 May, 2009 14:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Leaks again
Replies: 7
Views: 1276

Noticed yesterday the softop is leaking slightly behind the drivers seat and poss passengers seat (see pic). I heared the softop can be tighted up to the body of car. Anyone got any pics where to tighten or a how to? Gummipfledeged all the weather stripping today changed the third brake light back ...
by pangster
Sat 23 May, 2009 13:26
Forum: Z3 range knowledgebase
Topic: Radio Aerial Grommet Replacement
Replies: 29
Views: 34355

good effort and nice write up! :)
by pangster
Fri 22 May, 2009 10:17
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: NOS can be dangerous.....
Replies: 4
Views: 937

thought you guys would appreciate it!! :D
by pangster
Thu 21 May, 2009 16:02
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: A Cautionary Note for Potential Zed Owners
Replies: 51
Views: 17560

Are you sure your garage isn't ripping you off? My last MOT on my luxobarge one garage came in at "we stopped adding up the estimate when we got to £1000 on parts Sir". Took it to a family run business, £350 all in inc £120 of suspension parts. You've the same chance of finding a trustwor...
by pangster
Wed 20 May, 2009 23:46
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Eyecatching Z3 on Ebay
Replies: 22
Views: 1833

this was my post: CHAV... it tends to be http://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/adult/handjob.gif that have them on their cars.. :D where did I call you a chav or a wanker? maybe it's you that needs to read a little deeper (and perhaps understand what's been written):D . Maybe I did read too deep. and ...
by pangster
Wed 20 May, 2009 23:27
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Eyecatching Z3 on Ebay
Replies: 22
Views: 1833

you're obviously still a little tender because people told you that viper stripe idea on your car looked http://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/adult/handjob.gif .. - you'll notice you're the only one that seems to think it's a decent effort at modifying a Z3.. you also clearly have sympathies towards ...
by pangster
Wed 20 May, 2009 23:02
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Eyecatching Z3 on Ebay
Replies: 22
Views: 1833

Mouldy wrote:
Bloody hell Pangster!!! I hope that website isn't one of your favourites.

Max Powered, Barry'd, Rev'd and generally knackered.
:D just one I stumbled across..
by pangster
Wed 20 May, 2009 22:14
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Eyecatching Z3 on Ebay
Replies: 22
Views: 1833

miaow, now now, your'e showing your age :nerd: incidentally has anyone here ever done a survey on the age of the average male Z3 driver, or do you all keep forgetting? :devil: :devil: :devil: :devil: you're obviously still a little tender because people told you that viper stripe idea on your car l...
by pangster
Wed 20 May, 2009 21:23
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted z3M grills
Replies: 19
Views: 1702

NickDale wrote:nice! coupe there too with red/black interior that i want.... email sent :P

Your doing good here but could of cost me alot of money haha :thumb:
LOL!!!.. :lol: :lol: :lol:
by pangster
Wed 20 May, 2009 20:54
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted z3M grills
Replies: 19
Views: 1702

on the same note, how do i contact the winner? as i dont have a account and its £28 to create one... not too sure to be honest.. never used them.. was just sent the link.. I thought you might be able to contact the bidder like on ebay.. but that appears not to be the case. I guess if you drop HBC a...
by pangster
Wed 20 May, 2009 15:56
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Dirty Zed
Replies: 25
Views: 4122

Re: Being Used

Mike Fishwick wrote:Here's a picture of le Red Zed being used a bit - in a driving test which was part of a rally with our local Old Car Club.
you mean you don't know your gauche from your droite?? LOL!!! :D

car looks mint BTW! :)
by pangster
Wed 20 May, 2009 11:04
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 80k replacement parts/service items
Replies: 12
Views: 1774

Re: Not These

I would not bother to change the cam sensor(s) rubber coupling, or idel control valve. The cam sensor will not gve any problems if it is clean, and you change the oil more frequently than the idiot lights tell you to - every 8-10,000 miles or yearly if you don't do many miles. Mine has the original...
by pangster
Wed 20 May, 2009 09:19
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 80k replacement parts/service items
Replies: 12
Views: 1774

Is there anything in addition to the above people would recommend checking/replacing?? If you're doing the water pump and viscous coupling then I'd be tempted to put a new fan blade assembly on. This is what happened to mine after 10 years: <Click to enlarge> http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p267...
by pangster
Wed 20 May, 2009 08:34
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 80k replacement parts/service items
Replies: 12
Views: 1774

henrycrun wrote:Check dampers (for leaks) before the MOT ?
already checked and they're fine.. good shout though! :)
by pangster
Tue 19 May, 2009 22:03
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted z3M grills
Replies: 19
Views: 1702

on the same note, how do i contact the winner? as i dont have a account and its £28 to create one... not too sure to be honest.. never used them.. was just sent the link.. I thought you might be able to contact the bidder like on ebay.. but that appears not to be the case. I guess if you drop HBC a...
by pangster
Tue 19 May, 2009 21:18
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted z3M grills
Replies: 19
Views: 1702

Bump!!!!! i dont suppose anyone has any yet??? i've been looking around on a daily basis now to try and find any but its a real pain.... i didnt find some but selling at almost £300...... :head: your best bet is probably a specialist breakers TBH.. I noticed this one going on HBC: http://www.hbc.co...
by pangster
Tue 19 May, 2009 20:49
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: 4" rear speakers on a facelift ?
Replies: 25
Views: 3943

i was referring to the ones the user above posted , the stocks seem around 30w RMS as most replacements such as the alpines posted above I choose the rainbows as they seemd a lot more powerfull and seem to have some good writeups.. i really do hope they dont let me down ;) keep us posted on how you...
by pangster
Tue 19 May, 2009 18:38
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted z3M grills
Replies: 19
Views: 1702

_wendy_ wrote:motormec do some:

http://www.motormec.co.uk/z3acc.html
I think you have to bear in mind that Motormec's prices do not include vat or delivery.. so that's probably the c£300 items he's referring to.. :)
by pangster
Tue 19 May, 2009 18:34
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: A Cautionary Note for Potential Zed Owners
Replies: 51
Views: 17560

Mouldy- Good of you to share this for benefit of other potential buyers. I don't take your comments as a rant re the Z3 at all & rather words of warning to allow for bits being sorted on used examples.............Many of issues you mention not spotable stood on a driveway or forecourt. Pads &am...
by pangster
Tue 19 May, 2009 18:26
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted z3M grills
Replies: 19
Views: 1702

Bump!!!!! i dont suppose anyone has any yet??? i've been looking around on a daily basis now to try and find any but its a real pain.... i didnt find some but selling at almost £300...... :head: your best bet is probably a specialist breakers TBH.. I noticed this one going on HBC: http://www.hbc.co...
by pangster
Tue 19 May, 2009 18:21
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 80k replacement parts/service items
Replies: 12
Views: 1774

my car's just had an oil service! :) .. unfortunately I couldn't get the gearbox and diff oil in time - so that will need to wait until I come back my holiday although I'll do it before my MOT in June. I did get a cracking deal from Opie Oils on the diff and gearbox oil though - I got 2 quarts of Am...
by pangster
Tue 19 May, 2009 18:14
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: 4" rear speakers on a facelift ?
Replies: 25
Views: 3943

You mean the RMS power rating? And if the stock speakers can handle as much power as some Rainbows I'll eat a hat. i was referring to the ones the user above posted , the stocks seem around 30w RMS as most replacements such as the alpines posted above I choose the rainbows as they seemd a lot more ...
by pangster
Mon 18 May, 2009 15:09
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: A Different Polish
Replies: 7
Views: 1531

looks awesome mate!! 8-) :)
by pangster
Sun 17 May, 2009 16:43
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Amsoil MTF
Replies: 14
Views: 1586

Re: Gearbox Oil

Mike Fishwick wrote:Maybe my memory was playing up - I remembered it as being 1 litre, but I wrote the bit on gearbox oil just after doing the job - please let us know if my memory is going soft!
LOL!! Ok mike! No problem!