Here is link to two other versions using E46 armrests Jims', and my own.
http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... st#p368562
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- Tue 24 Feb, 2015 15:14
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Arm Rest
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1517
- Wed 07 May, 2014 10:51
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: For sale - footwell storage cargo net
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2307
Re: For sale - footwell storage cargo net
Best price I have found for the SUZUKI item is £9.95 with free P&P.
http://www.partsworld-uk.com/product/Ca ... -79J41-000
http://www.partsworld-uk.com/product/Ca ... -79J41-000
- Sun 27 Apr, 2014 19:21
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Magnetic Stoneguards - the next generation
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1522
Re: Magnetic Stoneguards - the next generation
Thanks Titan,payment sent.
Regards,
Frank
Regards,
Frank
- Sun 27 Apr, 2014 19:00
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Magnetic Stoneguards - the next generation
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1522
Re: Magnetic Stoneguards - the next generation
Email on it's way.
- Sat 08 Mar, 2014 15:38
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Falken Tyres...advice?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1557
Re: Falken Tyres...advice?
It's what tyres you fit up front that make the greatest contribution to tramlining.
- Sat 08 Mar, 2014 09:11
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Falken Tyres...advice?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1557
Re: Falken Tyres...advice?
My experience of directional tyres on 3 very different vehicles and using F1s,452s, Kuhmo and Vederstein is that they can cause or exacerbate tramlining. Our Zed handles well with no vices on Ze912s.The cars were originally sold with Continental or Dunlop before directionals were created.
- Tue 28 Jan, 2014 19:29
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3 Service Manual
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1705
Re: Z3 Service Manual
There is a Haynes Manual which includes the Z3. Haynes Repair Manual 18021 BMW 3-Series 1992-1998 (Also includes Z3 models). You can buy from Amazon market place for about £13inc or on ebay the cheapest is about £14. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-3-series-Automotive-Repair-Manual-1992-to-1998-by-J-H...
- Sat 18 Jan, 2014 18:31
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: E36 Centre Arm Rest
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3203
Re: E36 Centre Arm Rest
Jim,leach62 wrote:Frank
Good job, glad you got it all sorted.
Regards Jim
I had been thinking of this for some time,but it was your pictures and method which finally galvanised me into action.I am surprised that no one else has posted their own attempts.
Regards,
Frank
- Sat 18 Jan, 2014 12:29
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: E36 Centre Arm Rest
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3203
Re: E36 Centre Arm Rest
Hi Frank That looks good and neat and you get the oddments tray as well. Looks to be just the right height as well, I could never understand why one was never fitted as standard. Can you still access the switches at the rear of the armrest for the electric roof? Brian, Here is a pic of the rear of ...
- Fri 17 Jan, 2014 17:00
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: E36 Centre Arm Rest
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3203
Re: E36 Centre Arm Rest
I have finally got around to taking some picture of my efforts at an armrest utilizing an armrest and mounting from an E46 Compact sourced on Ebay for £21inc.The original mounting has been reduced in height and bolted through the centre console with a re-inforcing plate underneath.I decided on the b...
- Sun 29 Dec, 2013 10:16
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Wanted-Cup Holder insert tray for centre console
- Replies: 0
- Views: 751
Wanted-Cup Holder insert tray for centre console
Has anyone a cup holder tray for centre console for sale?
I think the Pt No is 51 16 8 413 622
I think the Pt No is 51 16 8 413 622
- Mon 23 Dec, 2013 14:01
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: E36 Centre Arm Rest
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3203
Re: E36 Centre Arm Rest
The problem with the 5 series (at least the E39) is the rest does not have a cut out to operate the handbrake.As the handbrake/parking brake is also intended as an 'emergency' brake ,having to lift the arm rest to operate the brake would result in an MoT fail
- Mon 23 Dec, 2013 13:11
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: E36 Centre Arm Rest
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3203
Re: E36 Centre Arm Rest
Hi Jim,
I will certainly let you know how I get on once I've sourced the bits.
In the meantime,thanks for your help and best wishes for Xmas to you and all Zed owners.
Regards,
Frank
I will certainly let you know how I get on once I've sourced the bits.
In the meantime,thanks for your help and best wishes for Xmas to you and all Zed owners.
Regards,
Frank
- Mon 23 Dec, 2013 11:05
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: E36 Centre Arm Rest
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3203
Re: E36 Centre Arm Rest
Hi Jim,
Thanks for the pictures of an excellent job! Is that an E46 armrest with oddments tray?
I had discounted the E46,but I shall look again as there is a larger selection of them.
Regards,Frank
Thanks for the pictures of an excellent job! Is that an E46 armrest with oddments tray?
I had discounted the E46,but I shall look again as there is a larger selection of them.
Regards,Frank
- Sun 22 Dec, 2013 20:23
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: E36 Centre Arm Rest
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3203
Re: E36 Centre Arm Rest
Hello Jim, Thanks for your input,I look forward to the pictures.I haven't bought an armrest and mounting bracket yet,but have studied various pictures and decided that mounting the bracket to the tunnel was probably not the way to go. I had considered cutting down the bracket to preserve the trunnio...
- Sun 22 Dec, 2013 12:30
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: E36 Centre Arm Rest
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3203
E36 Centre Arm Rest
Has anyone successfully used an E36 armrest in a Z3,before I start spending money.I realize that there are after market alternatives at a price,but I would prefer DIY using some OEM parts if possible.
Thanks for any ideas.
Thanks for any ideas.
- Sat 05 Oct, 2013 15:06
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Front bumper lights on Ebay
- Replies: 3
- Views: 840
Front bumper lights on Ebay
There are Clear Front Bumper Lights on Ebay complete with bulbs for under £30/pair inclusive.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/96-02-BMW-Z3- ... 3a856e2d17
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/96-02-BMW-Z3- ... 3a856e2d17
- Wed 18 Sep, 2013 13:52
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Spacers
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1709
Re: Spacers
Spacers bolted to hubs and wheels bolted to spacers is the proper engineering method for 15mm and above.These aren't really spacers,more hub extensions.
- Tue 17 Sep, 2013 14:41
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Spacers
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1709
Re: Spacers
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Hubcentric-5-hole-20mm-wheel-spacer-kit-Bolts-E36-E46-E90-Z3-Z4-/400545417102?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Wheels_tyre_Trims_Trims_ET&hash=item5d425e078e#vi-ilComp These on Ebay are a good price but the listing seems confused.It states 20mm in the header but further on...
- Tue 17 Sep, 2013 10:08
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Spacers
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1709
Re: Spacers
I had type 64 on my Zed originally,which I believe have the same offset as type 55.I had 20mm steel HC spacers which are the optimum to bolt to the hubs and then use your original wheel bolts to refit wheels.I am considering using these 20mm spacers wwith my current type 18s.
- Fri 13 Sep, 2013 20:03
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: foot well lighting
- Replies: 161
- Views: 31607
Re: foot well lighting
Add me to the list of punters please.
Thanks for your efforts and sharing these!
Thanks for your efforts and sharing these!
- Fri 26 Jul, 2013 19:26
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Interior light
- Replies: 7
- Views: 811
Re: Interior light
The courtesy switches are incorporated in the door latches.Top of interior switch down is off.Bottom of switch down is on.Cetral position is operated by ignition switch and central locking.
- Wed 17 Jul, 2013 11:04
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Tramlining - sorted
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2878
Re: Tramlining - sorted
My experience with 3 very different types of vehicle is that directional tyres equals directional instability.I bought my Zed with Goodyear F1s on the front and Falken 452s on the rear and it was approaching dangerous on some road surfaces.The car was already fitted with Polys,Strut brace and Butt S...
- Mon 15 Jul, 2013 15:59
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Identify wheels?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1160
Re: Identify wheels?
Original option on 2.8 and 3.0. Type 64
Mine came with them.
Mine came with them.
- Wed 10 Jul, 2013 15:59
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Sidelight confusion
- Replies: 7
- Views: 838
Re: Sidelight confusion
I think the confusion lies in the different traffic laws in UK,Europe and the USA.
Whereas they are classed as 'side lights' in UK and Europe and are white,in the USA they are 'side marker lights' and are amber.Until relatively recently I believe some Volvos had this setup also.
Whereas they are classed as 'side lights' in UK and Europe and are white,in the USA they are 'side marker lights' and are amber.Until relatively recently I believe some Volvos had this setup also.
- Tue 09 Jul, 2013 12:39
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
- Replies: 2088
- Views: 414382
- Sat 06 Jul, 2013 08:53
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3 Foglights (2002 Sport) Ribbed or Clear
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1300
Re: Z3 Foglights (2002 Sport) Ribbed or Clear
Is this any good?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E39-5-SER ... 3f265f8073
There are plenty of the ribbed glass variety on Ebay at sub £40.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E39-5-SER ... 3f265f8073
There are plenty of the ribbed glass variety on Ebay at sub £40.
- Fri 05 Jul, 2013 19:51
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3 Foglights (2002 Sport) Ribbed or Clear
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1300
Re: Z3 Foglights (2002 Sport) Ribbed or Clear
They were ribbed on my reg 2000 build date Nov 1999.
- Thu 20 Jun, 2013 16:33
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Drainage cups for soft top (behind seats)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1155
Re: Drainage cups for soft top (behind seats)
I tried some pics yesterday,but it is very difficult see them never mind photograph them.Raise the hood one to two feet.If you look down behind either door, you should see one of the main hood hinge struts which runs fore and aft.If you shine a light down between the strut and the inner wing yo migh...
- Tue 18 Jun, 2013 14:55
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Drainage cups for soft top (behind seats)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1155
Re: Drainage cups for soft top (behind seats)
Specsavers?BladeRunner919 wrote:Really? Well, you learn something every day. I've had a good prod around that area and never seen them!!
The last time I cleaned them was a while ago when fitting Damper reinforcement plates.I think you need to peal back the hood well carpet to access the drain funnels.
- Tue 18 Jun, 2013 11:25
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Drainage cups for soft top (behind seats)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1155
Re: Drainage cups for soft top (behind seats)
The drainage 'cups' are just behind the 'B' post at each side of the car.They are not easily visible with the hood fully down.
- Fri 24 May, 2013 11:10
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
- Replies: 2088
- Views: 414382
Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Storm still advertise the plain item as well as one with etched Storm Logo and shift pattern.I believe that the ///M version is discontinued.
The one I bought is second user.
The one I bought is second user.
- Fri 24 May, 2013 09:19
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
- Replies: 2088
- Views: 414382
- Sat 04 May, 2013 16:00
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Having a clear out of Z3 parts
- Replies: 1
- Views: 724
Re: Having a clear out of Z3 parts
You have PM.
Black Z3
Seen today at 11:15 on the A614 in Holme upon Spalding Moor.
Black Z3 with the hood up.
Black Z3 with the hood up.
- Wed 03 Apr, 2013 18:32
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Hand brake sleeve
- Replies: 3
- Views: 537
Re: Hand brake sleeve
Twist and pull.
- Thu 21 Mar, 2013 22:45
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: engine oil change
- Replies: 12
- Views: 978
Re: engine oil change
I use a Pela vacuum pump alternate years and in the intervening years pay my local garage £20 to change oil at MoT time.I supply materials.
- Wed 20 Mar, 2013 09:15
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: WANTED: 16" Alloys for Z3
- Replies: 6
- Views: 804
Re: WANTED: 16" Alloys for Z3
More time needed cleaning than driving.
- Mon 18 Mar, 2013 14:38
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: transmission oil changes.
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4253
Re: transmission oil changes.
Something worth remembering when changing oils where a filler/level and drain plugs are involved is to always remove the filler plug FIRST!
- Mon 18 Mar, 2013 10:49
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: transmission oil changes.
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4253
Re: transmission oil changes.
Time for a change.Changing the gearbox oil should result in improved gear selection.Details in the knowledge base.
http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... il#p171341
http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... il#p171341
- Sat 02 Mar, 2013 16:14
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: petrol consumption
- Replies: 57
- Views: 3527
Re: petrol consumption
The 2.8 is generally accepted as the most economical.Mine averages around 33mpg but it once managed 40mpg in ideal conditions.
- Sun 06 Jan, 2013 09:53
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Soft top not working - now fixed
- Replies: 1
- Views: 651
Re: Soft top not working - now fixed
The instruction manual states you should operate roof with the engine running to ease the load on the battery.What I have experienced is the roof won't operate without the engine running due to the brake pedal not operating the brake light switch.This is due to the extra movement of the pedal when t...
- Sun 30 Dec, 2012 09:06
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Fogg performance air intake mod
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3317
Re: Fogg performance air intake mod
Rich,have you thought of a boot rack modified to take a rear facing child seat? That would keep jr occupied and quiet for a little while.No spirited driving,mind.You may have to inform your Insurance that the zed had become a 3 seater with a tiny increase in the premium. It's been done before. :sho...
- Sun 16 Dec, 2012 11:17
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Storing Spare Wheel in Boot
- Replies: 71
- Views: 8423
Re: Storing Spare Wheel in Boot
Not a good advert for Puncture Safe,or was the damage too great?
- Fri 14 Dec, 2012 12:12
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Off the shelf or custom exhaust
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1643
Re: Off the shelf or custom exhaust
Burning fuel creates water vapour, which will condense on any cold surface, so don't use car for short journeys! Stainless steel systems can be made from thinner gauge simply because of corrosion resistance over standard steel systems, this equates to more noise. And also a saving in weight, the st...
- Fri 14 Dec, 2012 09:38
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Condensation arrrggghhhh
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3412
Re: Condensation arrrggghhhh
You can purchase containers of silica gel which is more efficient than salt.Put the container in a warm oven every few days to regenerate. Using aircon in the winter is better for clearing and reducing steaming up as the air is dried. If the heater increases steaming up,it could point to a leaking h...
- Fri 14 Dec, 2012 09:31
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Off the shelf or custom exhaust
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1643
Re: Off the shelf or custom exhaust
Burning fuel creates water vapour, which will condense on any cold surface, so don't use car for short journeys!
Stainless steel systems can be made from thinner gauge simply because of corrosion resistance over standard steel systems, this equates to more noise.
Stainless steel systems can be made from thinner gauge simply because of corrosion resistance over standard steel systems, this equates to more noise.
- Tue 04 Dec, 2012 21:01
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Steering Wheel Air Bag Help
- Replies: 8
- Views: 868
Re: Steering Wheel Air Bag Help
Why not try one of these.
- Mon 12 Nov, 2012 20:27
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Which Coolant/Antifreeze?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4508
Re: Which Coolant/Antifreeze?
I doubt that BMW manufacture the BMW badged coolant.It is more likely to be made by a chemical giant such as BASF who produce formula suitable for the majority of vehicle manufacturers.Here is the Comma approval on the Comma website. http://www.commaoil.co.uk/productsguide/view/6/353 You can still f...
- Mon 12 Nov, 2012 16:05
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Which Coolant/Antifreeze?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4508
Re: Which Coolant/Antifreeze?
This is what I use.The spec is correct and so is the price.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Antifreeze-5- ... 46086bbafc
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Antifreeze-5- ... 46086bbafc