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by Althulas
Mon 07 Aug, 2023 21:55
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: So So Sad
Replies: 15
Views: 18122

Re: So So Sad

Hi another prospective is the .org site. Don’t get me wrong net was here when I bought my ///M and was and still is a good valuable resource which I come back too but I’ve found the org site a lot easier to use and you can upload your photos straight from on your device without the need for old phot...
by Althulas
Mon 07 Aug, 2023 21:39
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: M Roadster wing mirror removal advice please
Replies: 4
Views: 16739

Re: M Roadster wing mirror removal advice please

Hi I experienced the same problem. I used over a week squirts of WD40 between the base and the the main housing and gave it a little lift and twist after a couple of days it move a little and so carried on with the WD treatment. I was prepared for the main linkage to possibly break and so should you...
by Althulas
Mon 07 Aug, 2023 21:39
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: M Roadster wing mirror removal advice please
Replies: 4
Views: 16739

Re: M Roadster wing mirror removal advice please

Hi I experienced the same problem. I used over a week squirts of WD40 between the base and the the main housing and gave it a little lift and twist after a couple of days it move a little and so carried on with the WD treatment. I was prepared for the main linkage to possibly break and so should you...
by Althulas
Mon 07 Aug, 2023 21:39
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: M Roadster wing mirror removal advice please
Replies: 4
Views: 16739

Re: M Roadster wing mirror removal advice please

Hi I experienced the same problem. I used over a week squirts of WD40 between the base and the the main housing and gave it a little lift and twist after a couple of days it move a little and so carried on with the WD treatment. I was prepared for the main linkage to possibly break and so should you...
by Althulas
Sun 31 Jan, 2021 15:46
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Gazza - sad news
Replies: 21
Views: 9600

Re: Gazza - sad news

A sad loss to his family and the community.
by Althulas
Sat 18 Apr, 2020 06:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: output shaft
Replies: 8
Views: 2691

Re: output shaft

There’s a Zip file in this thread https://zroadster.org/threads/z3-torque-info.32785/ with a list of torque values for Z3 and Z3M
by Althulas
Tue 14 Apr, 2020 20:07
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: output shaft
Replies: 8
Views: 2691

Re: output shaft

Why do you need a new shaft can it be refurbished. There are secondhand ones on eBay but twice the price of a new but not oem from BMW https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/142313097525
by Althulas
Tue 24 Mar, 2020 01:29
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: output shaft
Replies: 8
Views: 2691

Re: output shaft

Hi Alan a good impact gun will make short work of it, it’s how I did mine Makita DTW1002Z 18 V LXT Brushless 1/2In Impact Wrench Bare Unit, 500 W, Blue, Large https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01AVXACYO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_d.vEEbPMTPJQ5 A bit of an outlay with an added charger and batteries but an inval...
by Althulas
Mon 16 Apr, 2018 23:34
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Retro fitting heated seats
Replies: 9
Views: 3927

Re: Retro fitting heated seats

Nice result.That upholster you used sounds very pocket friendly can you post a link to them or name the company as it may be useful for someone.
by Althulas
Mon 27 Nov, 2017 02:31
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Retro fitting heated seats
Replies: 9
Views: 3927

Re: Retro fitting heated seats

You don’t necessarily need to buy new seats you can buy the heat pads and retro fit and connect up to the correct cable.
by Althulas
Sat 25 Nov, 2017 10:19
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Retro fitting heated seats
Replies: 9
Views: 3927

Re: Retro fitting heated seats

You might find this thread and links in the thread of interest https://zroadster.org/threads/heated-seat-issues.15412/
by Althulas
Thu 16 Mar, 2017 22:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: ZRoadster.net Members with Diagnostic Kit
Replies: 93
Views: 60277

Re: ZRoadster.net Members with Diagnostic Kit

My ///M only has the round port under the bonnet and the C230 is ok for limited info but will do the basic resets but I have a laptop that I'm planning to use for one of programs that has a few more bells and whistles I believe.
by Althulas
Mon 06 Feb, 2017 01:18
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Jonttt Imola II Red S54 Z3m Roadster Journal
Replies: 671
Views: 304836

Re: Jonttt Imola II Red S54 Z3m Roadster Journal

Wow I'm suprised you sold it but when your offerred too good a price to turn down but I bet it caused you a couple of uneasy nights to part with it though. Enjoy your new toy though.
by Althulas
Tue 08 Nov, 2016 21:41
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: 1998 RARE Z3M Roadster * BREAKING * About 500 Remaining
Replies: 86
Views: 22773

Re: 1998 RARE Z3M Roadster * BREAKING * About 500 Remaining

Hi do you have the aircon switch? Can you post a photo of it as there are two types I'm after a particular one.
by Althulas
Sat 05 Nov, 2016 00:08
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: 1998 RARE Z3M Roadster * BREAKING * About 500 Remaining
Replies: 86
Views: 22773

Re: 1998 Z3M Roadster * BREAKING *

Any photos of the interior? Plus price list be good. How much for the rear sections of the rear speaker sections. What condition are the kick plates in? What condition are the rear wings in?
by Althulas
Wed 27 Jul, 2016 21:35
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 2.2 rebuild journal - The Terd-Mobile
Replies: 95
Views: 22967

Re: Z3 2.2 rebuild journal - The Terd-Mobile

Who ever said kids were cheap labour :roflmao: Well enjoy the now.
by Althulas
Wed 27 Jul, 2016 21:07
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 2.2 rebuild journal - The Terd-Mobile
Replies: 95
Views: 22967

Re: Z3 2.2 rebuild journal - The Terd-Mobile

Great write up, I hope all your efforts will lead to a happy ownership. I love how you have envolved your kids with your project. I'm sure your kids are going to enjoy some rides out as there reward and some memories to cherish, nothing like being picked from school in a cool car if you have the opp...
by Althulas
Sun 19 Jun, 2016 22:38
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Electric window switch problems
Replies: 5
Views: 2274

Re: Electric window switch problems

If the repair looks untidy you can sand back any lumps and respray the console or cover with carbon or metal finish wrap.
by Althulas
Thu 02 Jun, 2016 01:55
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: ZRoadster.net Members with Diagnostic Kit
Replies: 93
Views: 60277

Re: ZRoadster.net Members with Diagnostic Kit

Can you add me to the list I have a C130. I'm near Banbury Oxfordshire when I'm at home as work away in the IOM.
by Althulas
Tue 31 May, 2016 23:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Nearside and offside sills 2000 3.0 Z3
Replies: 19
Views: 5218

Re: Nearside and offside sills 2000 3.0 Z3

Actually this looks like a pair of very useable widebody sills. They are mis-described as skirts so might go for a bargain price. If they were narrowbody I'd be bidding myself. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bmw-Z3-widebody-side-skirts-blue-/112011105808 Nice spot best secondhand ones I've seen for a wh...
by Althulas
Sat 28 May, 2016 00:57
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Duplicate key
Replies: 7
Views: 2342

Re: Duplicate key

You could always buy some secondhand wide body rear wings eBay and get them sprayed up if you can find any in your colour. Have best of both worlds then :)
by Althulas
Fri 13 May, 2016 01:31
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Nearside and offside sills 2000 3.0 Z3
Replies: 19
Views: 5218

Re: Nearside and offside sills 2000 3.0 Z3

You might find this site useful these are for the wide body.
http://www.genuineautoparts.com/uk/bmw/ ... tion=right
by Althulas
Fri 13 May, 2016 01:27
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Boot spot weld
Replies: 36
Views: 10434

Re: Boot spot weld

Thanks for the info Its something I want to if I keep the car. Regarding the clan though unfortunately all good things come to an end and we grow up a bit or other real life stuff takes over, we still banter on the face book page and have a game of tac ops occasionally. I still game a lot myself on ...
by Althulas
Wed 11 May, 2016 22:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Boot spot weld
Replies: 36
Views: 10434

Re: Boot spot weld

What does he roughly charge and do you have any experience of his workmanship, not needed now but rather book in for preventative measures. Just a ball park figures so to speak.
by Althulas
Thu 28 Apr, 2016 11:21
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Engine Breakdowns?
Replies: 19
Views: 4326

Re: Engine Breakdowns?

A close escape then I hope.
by Althulas
Thu 28 Apr, 2016 02:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Engine Breakdowns?
Replies: 19
Views: 4326

Re: Engine Breakdowns?

I think that I got away it when my auxiliary water pump failed. I'll find out tomorrow when I give it a test drive with Deano :shock: :drive I thought all the auxiliary water pump did was cycle water through the heater matrix and just end up with a cool cabin if it failed and would not effect the e...
by Althulas
Wed 03 Feb, 2016 23:10
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: So it's still not handling how I'd want...
Replies: 64
Views: 13615

Re: So it's still not handling how I'd want...

Agree with tyres having an effect I had some directional Tyos fitted on the rear while I still had good directional Goodyear F1 on the front but this combo had me fighting with the steering wheel it felt like a daemon had possessed my car. A change to Falkens non directional tread pattern totally ch...
by Althulas
Sun 18 Oct, 2015 16:20
Forum: Site Announcements and Feedback
Topic: 'Recent Topics' Scrolling Screen
Replies: 11
Views: 7681

Re: 'Recent Topics' Scrolling Screen

I like the scrolling screen so you can see the latest post but bloody hell it's really scrolls quickly when viewing on my ipad.
by Althulas
Sun 11 Oct, 2015 03:45
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: New Soft Top
Replies: 11
Views: 2351

Re: New Soft Top

How is the window holding after this time Gookah?
by Althulas
Sun 27 Sep, 2015 19:41
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Alloy wheels and tyres.
Replies: 5
Views: 1517

Re: Alloy wheels and tyres.

What is the width of the rims? On my road stars I have 235 on the 8.5J front and 255 on the 9.0J rear.
by Althulas
Sun 27 Sep, 2015 19:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Cracked rear screen - temporary repair
Replies: 12
Views: 3359

Re: Cracked rear screen - temporary repair

I used some extra thick tape from B&Q on my old Rover cabriolet as a temporary measure. The tape was rubbery so was ideal but only had it on for a short while, I'm sure it was less than a fiver. If you roughed the area up I wonder if a thick bead of outdoor silicone sealer would suffice?
by Althulas
Sat 29 Aug, 2015 14:02
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Cruise to Cold War Jets Open Day - Sunday 30th August 2015
Replies: 29
Views: 13506

Re: Cruise to Cold War Jets Open Day - Sunday 30th August 20

Sorry guys I'm not going to be able to make it, I hope you have a crackin time was looking forward to this.
by Althulas
Sat 22 Aug, 2015 20:58
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Headlight switch knob
Replies: 5
Views: 1792

Re: Headlight switch knob

If I was not working away I would post you a spare but will be a few pence from the dealer, but any nut from screw fix etc will do you should be able to find the size of the nut on realoem.
by Althulas
Sat 22 Aug, 2015 11:23
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Headlight switch knob
Replies: 5
Views: 1792

Re: Headlight switch knob

Just turn the body of the switch anti clockwise to unscrew it.
by Althulas
Wed 19 Aug, 2015 16:48
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 MODS - FINAL STOCK CLEARANCE.
Replies: 17
Views: 4270

Re: Z3 MODS - FINAL STOCK CLEARANCE.

I hope your health improves and gets back to normal very soon Barry.
by Althulas
Sat 15 Aug, 2015 07:40
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: ? Big end faliure again!
Replies: 16
Views: 5280

Re: ? Big end faliure again!

Not going to get a chance to do many miles before I fly back to the IOM on Tuesday. Back again in September for the lads wedding and hopefully contract extension should be confirmed at the start of October being so my skill set is needed over there buy wait and see before ferrying my car over :drive...
by Althulas
Fri 14 Aug, 2015 18:08
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: ? Big end faliure again!
Replies: 16
Views: 5280

Re: ? Big end faliure again!

I have come home for a short visit and collected my car, the builder of the bottom end can only put it down to a faulty bearing so I have only paid for parts. So nice to have a drive after 8/52 doing without.
by Althulas
Fri 07 Aug, 2015 04:13
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Does this need fixing?
Replies: 42
Views: 6401

Re: Does this need fixing?

An application of this http://www.metalclay.co.uk/paste/ should tidy it up nicely and see you ok until you apply your brakes :D
by Althulas
Tue 28 Jul, 2015 15:56
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: New Seat Base Foams
Replies: 8
Views: 1547

Re: New Seat Base Foams

Have you thought of going to a trimmer and asking for a quote might not be as bad as you think. I don't know how far they are from you but just a quick google http://www.kewcoachtrimmers.co.uk
by Althulas
Thu 16 Jul, 2015 03:13
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: New on here. South Northamptonshire
Replies: 4
Views: 2346

Re: New on here. South Northamptonshire

Hi Ralph your not to far from me, away working at the moment but there's a meet in august to see Cold War jets. Put your name down if you can a good drive out, banter and planes can't get much better.
by Althulas
Mon 06 Jul, 2015 14:58
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Sun visor extenders
Replies: 35
Views: 7314

Re: Sun visor extenders

I love those bushman styled hats but alas I look a right tit in hats.
by Althulas
Fri 03 Jul, 2015 10:31
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: ? Big end faliure again!
Replies: 16
Views: 5280

Re: ? Big end faliure again!

Cheers Barry only trouble with posting a brief message but I did ask all those relevant questions as I was concerned and a bit ticked off after shelling out quite a lot of money and was informed that the crank had been machined to spec but I will ask about the shell part numbers. I have been going o...
by Althulas
Fri 03 Jul, 2015 01:47
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: ? Big end faliure again!
Replies: 16
Views: 5280

Re: ? Big end faliure again!

Well some good news of sorts. The builder of the short motor has a look at the garage request. At cold there was no noise to be detected but as the engine started to warm up and a quite knock was there as I informed so sump whipped off to find only number 6 bearing had started to wear. Fortunately n...
by Althulas
Fri 03 Jul, 2015 01:28
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: MOST COMMON CONSOLE COLOUR ?
Replies: 46
Views: 10383

Re: MOST COMMON CONSOLE COLOUR ?

Black but I do love the red/black interior maybe one day when the wife's away.
by Althulas
Wed 24 Jun, 2015 20:39
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Cruise to Cold War Jets Open Day - Sunday 30th August 2015
Replies: 29
Views: 13506

Re: Cruise to Cold War Jets Open Day - Sunday 30th August 20

I love to come, providing I have my car back and I am not a rediculas amount of mileage away can you add me as a ??
by Althulas
Wed 17 Jun, 2015 10:18
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: ? Big end faliure again!
Replies: 16
Views: 5280

Re: ? Big end faliure again!

Properly should have continued from my old Fred Barry. I had a secondhand crank which was reground, polished and balanced with the conrods. New OEM +025 bearings and mains were fitted, the conrods secured with arp bolts. A new oil pump was fitted and new timing chain and tensioners. Just waiting on ...
by Althulas
Mon 15 Jun, 2015 21:01
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: ? Big end faliure again!
Replies: 16
Views: 5280

? Big end faliure again!

Last Friday I noticed a slight tappet sound at the top of my engine. So I asked the Indy to take a look while doing my service and came back with he could only hear vanos noise but said to come back if I noticed any new unusual noise. Today the oil temp did rise quicker than normal on a short journe...
by Althulas
Sat 13 Jun, 2015 21:30
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: May be a Sad Day................
Replies: 25
Views: 6617

Re: May be a Sad Day................

Although about the US version I think this little article sums it up nicely http://carbuying.jalopnik.com/five-reas ... 1619128518. I hope you both continue to enjoy your ///M.