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by w4tkins
Sun 14 Oct, 2012 21:40
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Canman - RIP 14 October 2012
Replies: 37
Views: 6091

Re: Canman - RIP 14 October 2012

Thanks for posting this Terry. We where all greatly saddened when the news came through, the loss of an amazing friend, father and other half. I owe thanks to this forum for the opportunity to meet kev back at the Yorkshire cruise a few years back due to his kindness with an offer of a wind deflecto...
by w4tkins
Sun 20 Nov, 2011 01:23
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: wanted centre console
Replies: 5
Views: 799

Hi I have a complete facelift console from a 2000 2.0l with leather boomerangs, clock and a few switches. Pm me

W4tkins
by w4tkins
Tue 15 Nov, 2011 10:34
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Urgent help required....... dead zed
Replies: 8
Views: 1305

Thanks for all yourdeeplys so far, my main is not to fit Z3M wheels but to get my car up and running on a budget. The reason I asked bout the ///M is I do like them but I have found a 316i (1.9) rear end with diff, trailing arms and drive shafts for £175. it does fit a narrow bodied z3 1.8/9 and as ...
by w4tkins
Sun 13 Nov, 2011 15:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Urgent help required....... dead zed
Replies: 8
Views: 1305

Hi Tim, Well there was a element of pitiless error and the after effects of Santa pod. The diff sheared off it's mount which aided to my having a crash. We think damage may have been caused on thre strip and it finally gave way... The reason for y question is I have found a e36 compact complete rear...
by w4tkins
Sun 13 Nov, 2011 13:27
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Urgent help required....... dead zed
Replies: 8
Views: 1305

Urgent help required....... dead zed

Hello... I am in desperate need of technical help with my facelift 2.0l zed. A week ago I had a slight altercation in my zed which resulted in me having a lucky escape. The body of the car is still in great condition however the I am in need of a complete rear subframe, diff, trailing arms and drive...
by w4tkins
Sun 04 Sep, 2011 11:39
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: FS: OEM Roll hoops & R/H centre console.
Replies: 9
Views: 1782

Sold to raptor1

:thumb:

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by w4tkins
Thu 01 Sep, 2011 19:04
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: FS: OEM Roll hoops & R/H centre console.
Replies: 9
Views: 1782

Still up for grabs
by w4tkins
Wed 31 Aug, 2011 11:16
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: FS: OEM Roll hoops & R/H centre console.
Replies: 9
Views: 1782

Dave, pm set :wink:

w4tkins
by w4tkins
Mon 29 Aug, 2011 20:39
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: FS: OEM Roll hoops & R/H centre console.
Replies: 9
Views: 1782

Bump, need to get rid :wink:
by w4tkins
Sat 27 Aug, 2011 13:16
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: FS: OEM Roll hoops & R/H centre console.
Replies: 9
Views: 1782

FS: OEM Roll hoops & R/H centre console.

As above I have for sal a pair of OEM roll Bars. They are in mint condition. I had a spare pair and I am just having a clearout. I also have a OEM roll hoop centre console. It has a cream leather top but with some leather dye will colour to black. * It is the the subwoof version* This means the lid ...
by w4tkins
Fri 20 May, 2011 16:53
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted roll hoops
Replies: 3
Views: 740

I have a set in mint condition. pm me if you are interested

w4tkins :)
by w4tkins
Wed 11 May, 2011 16:41
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: For Sale OEM RollHoops and Wind deflector
Replies: 6
Views: 1131

Sorry to hijack the thread but I have a set of oem roll hoops in mint condition for sale,

pm me if any1 is interested,

w4tkins :thumb:
by w4tkins
Fri 06 May, 2011 22:55
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Urban Camouflage
Replies: 23
Views: 2268

Thanks very much for all your replys :thumb:. Its been many month of hard graft but I'm happy with the out come. Nice to get back behind the wheel and enjoy the hard work. Naeem.m : Loving the pictures Rob and the new wheels. Didn't know you were looking to upgrade as you originals were great too. S...
by w4tkins
Fri 06 May, 2011 11:27
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Urban Camouflage
Replies: 23
Views: 2268

Urban Camouflage

Took the time to get some photos of my steel grey 2.0l. http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/9261/urban18.jpg http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/9048/urban12m.jpg http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/6919/urban11.jpg http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/6976/urban10l.jpg http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/7...
by w4tkins
Sat 30 Apr, 2011 23:04
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: BBMF at Coningsby 29-04-2011
Replies: 5
Views: 952

Glad you got to see a fantastic bit of british history pingu. I have lived in coningsby most of my life and have had many fond memories of the lank :). I remember it flying over my dads bungalo next to the base no more than 100 feet off the roof and to hear the thud of the engines. I also had the pr...
by w4tkins
Wed 27 Apr, 2011 21:19
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: European breakdown cover , which one ?
Replies: 8
Views: 2926

Re: European breakdown cover , which one ?

Hi, i have been trawling the internet looking at various options for the above for my european tour im doing in the Z4 at the end of May. So far the AA do a good one , very detailed and will get the zed home if unable to repair it and supply me with a hire car + other extras. all for £65 for 8 days...
by w4tkins
Wed 27 Apr, 2011 10:48
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: BMW Show, Santa Pod, Sunday 10 July 2011
Replies: 145
Views: 27272

Ian, sorry for the delay I will send payment latter today

w4tkins
by w4tkins
Sat 23 Apr, 2011 21:04
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Show us your Wheels!
Replies: 69
Views: 13499

TitanTim wrote:
They look fantastic Rob :thumb: now where have I seen that style before :puzzle: are you pleased with them?

Tim.
They look amazing and hold the road perfect. A bargain for lee than 1k :D
by w4tkins
Sat 23 Apr, 2011 20:25
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Show us your Wheels!
Replies: 69
Views: 13499

My Genuine ASC Type III's,

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8.5 front and rears, 225's front 255 rear :D

w4tkins :thumb:
by w4tkins
Sat 23 Apr, 2011 20:15
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: a cheeky little run today
Replies: 21
Views: 3240

WHAT A DAY :D :D Great to be back behind the wheel of my zed after so long!! Big thanks to Collette for the warm greeting of bacon butties. Great to meet up with the lads again and to meet maurice and his lovely wife. The drive was fantastic with great views :). I will never winge at people for brak...
by w4tkins
Tue 22 Mar, 2011 21:26
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: BMW's Shorty Sporty Aerial & a Few Shiny Pics
Replies: 40
Views: 4896

Looking great tim!!!! a real credit to you. Its getting me excited about my AC's Good work sir :thumb: Cheers Rob :) Hope you're well, its been a long 6 months stuck in the garage :oops: Did you get a AC's? can't remember if you had bought them? Tim. Yep got them in the end tim. I have passed on yo...
by w4tkins
Tue 22 Mar, 2011 21:13
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: BMW's Shorty Sporty Aerial & a Few Shiny Pics
Replies: 40
Views: 4896

Looking great tim!!!! a real credit to you. Its getting me excited about my AC's

Good work sir :thumb:
by w4tkins
Sat 05 Mar, 2011 20:38
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: FS: Genuine Z3 OEM Roll Hoops
Replies: 10
Views: 2188

Good luck with the sale Rob :lol: I can vouch for these particular alloys and they do look fab :lol: Tim. Looking good Tim :) The wheels are now SOLD to ROBBEL. The roll hoops are still up for grabs. Ferdinand, sorry just sold them. I am fitting ACS Type III's after I have them refurbed and new boo...
by w4tkins
Sat 05 Mar, 2011 20:28
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: FS: Genuine Z3 OEM Roll Hoops
Replies: 10
Views: 2188

Good luck with the sale Rob :lol: I can vouch for these particular alloys and they do look fab :lol: http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/2410/p1000527n.jpg Tim. Looking good Tim :) The wheels are now SOLD to ROBBEL. The roll hoops are still up for grabs. Ferdinand, sorry just sold them. I am fitting...
by w4tkins
Sat 05 Mar, 2011 19:46
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: FS: Genuine Z3 OEM Roll Hoops
Replies: 10
Views: 2188

pete59 wrote:will they fit my 99 2.0 without spacers,and what are tyre widths,ie 225s fronts and rears.thanks pete
They are 225 40 fronts, 245 35 back i think, I am running 12mm spacers to bring them out to the arches.

I have one interested member but will keep you in mind :)

w4tkins :thumb:
by w4tkins
Sat 05 Mar, 2011 19:15
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Hoops: Wanted/For Sale/Swop
Replies: 9
Views: 1561

Re: Hoops: Wanted/For Sale/Swop

Jewell wrote:Want to put Trojan back to standard:

Wanted: unmarked black hoops

For sale: www.alumex.de 60mm 2-piece stainless hoops immaculate

Quite happy to swop/deal - pm me
I have a set forsale, PM me

w4tkins :thumb:
by w4tkins
Sat 05 Mar, 2011 19:14
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: FS: Genuine Z3 OEM Roll Hoops
Replies: 10
Views: 2188

FS: Genuine Z3 OEM Roll Hoops

As above I have for sale a genuine set of BBS Z3 sport style 78 alloys wheels. 8.5" rears 7.5" fronts on an ET41 offset. Fitted with Michelin Pilot sport tyres with about 4mm of tread all round All wheels are straigh and crack free. The fronts have minor peeling of the paint on the insides...
by w4tkins
Thu 03 Mar, 2011 22:16
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: BMW Show, Santa Pod, Sunday 10 July 2011
Replies: 145
Views: 27272

Canman wrote:you'll have a new girly by then :twisted:
no dont want one, my zed is cheaper to look after. off topic sorry gents :)

w4tkins :thumb:
by w4tkins
Thu 03 Mar, 2011 22:03
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: BMW Show, Santa Pod, Sunday 10 July 2011
Replies: 145
Views: 27272

na will add to my wieght in the car!!!! cant go as fast up the strip then, unless alex wants to come???????
by w4tkins
Thu 03 Mar, 2011 21:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Scumbag....
Replies: 16
Views: 1807

Re: Scumbag....

Just had a call from SWMBO Some theiving little towrag has just nicked the BMW badges of the gills. :head: :evil: :head: :evil: This has happend while our Z is parked outside home - which means when I replace them they will probably get nicked again. BTW any one know the size of these badges I thin...
by w4tkins
Thu 03 Mar, 2011 21:21
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: BMW Show, Santa Pod, Sunday 10 July 2011
Replies: 145
Views: 27272

I have booked 6 rooms in the Ibis in Wellingbrough for 9th of july for:

me + 0
Canman +1
Swamper +1
Yocky z3 2.0 +1
maurice the martian +1
Yocky's mate +1

hope this helps

w4tkins :thumb:
by w4tkins
Mon 28 Feb, 2011 21:34
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: BMW Show, Santa Pod, Sunday 10 July 2011
Replies: 145
Views: 27272

The Ibis in Wellingborough not available either. Is there another major event going off in Wellingborough area on this weekend ! :head: Foe us northeners I can get us in the ibis with my privilage card :) if not am game for a camping trip :) When we know who is traveling down al get it booked up. M...
by w4tkins
Sun 27 Feb, 2011 21:16
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: BMW Show, Santa Pod, Sunday 10 July 2011
Replies: 145
Views: 27272

I'm interested, me +0 (well +1 if me zed counts :lol:)

w4tkins :thumb:
by w4tkins
Thu 24 Feb, 2011 21:55
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: For Sale, Z3 ///M door handles.
Replies: 19
Views: 1803

Her are the leather handles fitted. Mine are on ///M door cards. The look fantastic on and bring a little more class to a zed's interior ;)

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by w4tkins
Wed 16 Feb, 2011 08:16
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: E46 sport steering wheel on a facelift Z3
Replies: 3
Views: 1360

E46 sport steering wheel on a facelift Z3

As above I need a little help from the zroadster boffins please. I have a 2000 facelift zed with th ///M steering wheel. It's a bit bulky for me and I can't afford a raid wheel. I have read threads on fitting a Z4 wheel to a Z3 and a small spline needs adapting but I was wondering if the E46 standar...
by w4tkins
Sun 30 Jan, 2011 17:23
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: BMW show 2011
Replies: 13
Views: 2627

Count me in :wink: us northeners will do a cruise down again :)

Look forward to it, less beer the night before though :oops:
by w4tkins
Thu 27 Jan, 2011 22:46
Forum: Performance
Topic: Rear Solid Drilled Grooved Brake Discs
Replies: 22
Views: 2560

swamper wrote:no im gona tease ya... :D
it means your gona have to get yours built and come and see us :D
Deal :thumb:
by w4tkins
Thu 27 Jan, 2011 22:39
Forum: Performance
Topic: Rear Solid Drilled Grooved Brake Discs
Replies: 22
Views: 2560

yep rob ...been putting the work in over the winter....splitters are nearly ready to be put on :wink: just got to put spacers on now and drop it down 30mm...do the bushes..rear strut..new coil covers...mod the roll bar..put new gaiters on....halo rings..new fogs.....grow another arse ...........and...
by w4tkins
Thu 27 Jan, 2011 22:28
Forum: Performance
Topic: Rear Solid Drilled Grooved Brake Discs
Replies: 22
Views: 2560

swamper wrote:17 inch staggered silver with polished rims...not as deep as yours...but i love um :D

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I remember those beauties :) Cant wait to see ya car mate its gunna look mint!!!!!
by w4tkins
Thu 27 Jan, 2011 12:59
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Side gills wanted
Replies: 5
Views: 810

i have a set in steel grey with badges, pm me

w4tkins :thumb:
by w4tkins
Wed 12 Jan, 2011 17:36
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: For those who know me....
Replies: 47
Views: 7511

Now then lad :) Just want to say we are all here to help you through this. I will be there all the way with you. You are a fantastic person and a true friend. We will get zed back on his wheels looking better than ever and have a truely amazing time on our trip in a few months. Keep smiling, chin yo...
by w4tkins
Thu 06 Jan, 2011 21:11
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: heated seat switches
Replies: 30
Views: 2156

Wayne i have yet to put my M seats in i got a while ago, but i have the swithches ready. So is all the wiring and relays already there and ready to? plug and play kind of thing. Even the wiring under the seat ? cheers Mate As far as I know its a standard loom and you add on as required. The heated ...
by w4tkins
Tue 07 Dec, 2010 17:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Warming up.....NOT!
Replies: 22
Views: 2667

Think i'll take her into a local garage and get her checked over just in case, the last thing i want is a massive bill for running on a water pump failure. Any one got any recommendations for a good garage in the Lincoln area, i DO NOT fancy the dealers hourly rate, depsite the free coffee. hi I li...
by w4tkins
Tue 07 Dec, 2010 17:35
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Replica Carbon fibre Simota's on ebay
Replies: 41
Views: 7236

Hi all, sorry been away for a bit but I am back now. It turned up on saturday and it looks to be a good bit of kit for £55 delivered :D it needs a little tidying up where he has siliconed in the filter. A little extra to tidy up the edges. It has four screw on the inside of the filter which looks li...
by w4tkins
Wed 01 Dec, 2010 19:38
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: FS: Black ///M leather centre console
Replies: 4
Views: 858

Cheers VikingSven

thats really weired, I can view the picture and on imageshack my photos are on public????

Any takers on the console :D
by w4tkins
Tue 30 Nov, 2010 21:48
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Car Orderded - happy bunny
Replies: 21
Views: 2559

Re: Car Orderded - happy bunny

Decided the time has come to move our E60 530d SE Auto on for something more 'interesting' and agreed a deal today. Offered 5k for the E60, which wasn't great, but can't be bothered trying and wasting massive amounts of time to find a better deal. It's a steal to be honest isn't it! Anyway, when I ...
by w4tkins
Tue 30 Nov, 2010 21:38
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: FS: Black ///M leather centre console
Replies: 4
Views: 858

FS: Black ///M leather centre console

Hi as above I have for sale a genuine black nappa leather ///M centre console but with non leather boomerangs fitted (standard black Z3 leather look versions) http://1.2.3.10/bmi/img25.imageshack.us/img25/4769/img1678hp.jpg http://1.2.3.11/bmi/img253.imageshack.us/img253/9309/img1677r.jpg It comes a...
by w4tkins
Tue 30 Nov, 2010 20:26
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: best diagnostic tester?
Replies: 10
Views: 1274

spanwah,

just sent you a PM, have a look :wink:

w4tkins :thumb:
by w4tkins
Tue 30 Nov, 2010 20:17
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: best diagnostic tester?
Replies: 10
Views: 1274

Re: best diagnostic tester?

which is the best and simplest to use? finding myself tempted to buy one to save myself money in the long run as i love my zed and am keeping it for a long time! having an intermittant fault at this time is annoying and have put it down to the cam sensor by all accounts a common cause and people ha...
by w4tkins
Mon 29 Nov, 2010 21:43
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3m black leather seats for sale
Replies: 9
Views: 1163

I cant wait either, my car is doing my head in now. just want it back together :head: Don't you just love it when a plan doesnt come together.

Sorry off subject. Who ever got the seat will really enjoy them :D