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- Fri 17 Mar, 2023 00:43
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: New Z1 owner introduction
- Replies: 11
- Views: 17282
Re: New Z1 owner introduction
Welcome, Hank. As you've probably already noticed in other strings of correspondence, there's a huge amount of knowledge and help available in this group.
- Sat 04 Feb, 2023 12:29
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Red Z1 for sale
- Replies: 78
- Views: 49951
Re: Red Z1 for sale
Does anyone recognise G387 BLD which has turned up in a local specialist car dealer's showroom? It looks lovely and has a low mileage, if anyone here needs an extra Z1 in their life.
- Fri 03 Dec, 2021 14:30
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Red Z1 for sale
- Replies: 78
- Views: 49951
Re: Red Z1 for sale
https://www.zwischengas.com/de/inserat/ ... 68113.html Just noticed this on the rather wonderful Swiss magazine Zwischengas.
- Thu 09 Sep, 2021 13:35
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Half shaft
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4564
Re: Half shaft
Well, I didn't do anything about that last autumn and the car passed its MoT at the garage that I had previously discussed it with. So it is probably not a safety or reliability issue. I'd still like to get it sorted this autumn though. The only difference is that BMW Classic has now shut up shop. A...
- Thu 15 Jul, 2021 20:31
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: How long have you owned your Z1?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5190
Re: How long have you owned your Z1?
Also, just over 12 years. Bought at 104000km, now on 155000km. Not much usage last year as the Z1 can't look like it's on an Essential Journey. Making up for lost time this summer. Clambering in and out keeps me supple. Next question is what to do about E10 petrol.
- Thu 01 Apr, 2021 15:40
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: BMW Z1 89 - Speedo/mileometer issues
- Replies: 22
- Views: 12832
Re: BMW Z1 89 - Speedo/mileometer issues
I've received the replacement gears from GearWorks in Paderborn, Germany. I just don't trust myself peeling off the speedometer face without ruining it, using the link Mark provided. Of the UK companies recommended in 2019: http://magnetic-speedometer-repair.com/index.php http://www.speedograph-rich...
- Thu 04 Mar, 2021 16:45
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: BMW Z1 89 - Speedo/mileometer issues
- Replies: 22
- Views: 12832
Re: BMW Z1 89 - Speedo/mileometer issues
What was the solution the developer proposed? I've just got the same problem with the odometer, although the speedometer is unaffected. I've found someone in Germany who sells replacement gears for the odometer for £45 including delivery. Let's hope the packet doesn't fall foul of Customs, HMRC and ...
- Fri 01 Jan, 2021 13:21
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Cannot get into my Z1!!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7746
Re: Cannot get into my Z1!!
Happy New Year, y'all, The inevitable has happened. I usually park the Z1 in my garage with the driver's door down. On my last trip a few days before Christmas, it rained, so I parked with the roof up and doors closed. Now, I can't get into the car; the alarm system has gone into sleep mode and the ...
- Wed 19 Aug, 2020 14:14
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Half shaft
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4564
Re: Half shaft
My car has now done 155,000 km so it could really be anything. The CV boots, both inner and outer, are in good order, so I didn't think the CV joints themselves could fail. The noise is just a crack when you start off or transfer weight on roundabouts. Do I assume correctly that the "repair kit...
- Thu 13 Aug, 2020 22:15
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Half shaft
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4564
Re: Half shaft
Yes. The right moves a little, to accommodate suspension movement. The right moves more and the creaky rattle is annoying.
- Thu 13 Aug, 2020 17:42
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Half shaft
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4564
Half shaft
When I start driving, I get a crunch noise after a few inches of movement, like driving over a plastic cup. It makes the same noise when the weight shifts going round roundabouts. I had the car up on a ramp and could feel that the half shaft on the driver's side moves laterally. There appears to be ...
- Tue 07 Jul, 2020 00:36
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Blaupunkt Bremen SQR 46 DAB
- Replies: 26
- Views: 16899
Re: Blaupunkt Bremen SQR 46 DAB
My car came with a Nakamichi head unit that looks suitably retro but it has an ipod connection. Having removed it to replace the lighting for the heater controls! I still haven't managed to press it hard enough against the cat's cradle of cabling in the dash to get it reliably seated. Meanwhile, I'm...
- Sun 03 Nov, 2019 11:19
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: My new Zed was Eddie Irvines & some questions
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4740
Re: My new Zed was Eddie Irvines & some questions
Ten years since I bought this car from Kilsh and I've only just seen this post. I think he must have repaired or replaced the centre console nubuck and the seat bolsters haven't got any worse during my ten year tenure. The repair I had done to the hood isn't invisible but does 'discourage' the fabri...
- Tue 14 May, 2019 23:01
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Silverstone Classic - Parade Lap anyone?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5044
Re: Silverstone Classic - Parade Lap anyone?
I hadn't really considered going this year, but this is starting to change my mind.
- Sun 14 Apr, 2019 09:50
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Z1 tour 2019
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5131
Re: Z1 tour 2019
I haven't looked at zroadster for some weeks, and hadn't picked up the recent correspondence. How about meeting on the weekend of 31/8 - 1/9? We could finish up on Sunday morning at this: https://classicmotorhub.com/shop/german-coffee-and-classics-at-the-hub-september-1st-2019/ I've already mentione...
- Sat 23 Feb, 2019 21:12
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Red Z1 for sale
- Replies: 78
- Views: 49951
Re: Red Z1 for sale
It had spent much of its life on Bermuda. The intention with the side repeaters was to leave no holes. There is, however, a big crack in the usual place in the driver's side panel. It's going to live on Corfu. I suppose the number plate will be superfluous once it's there.
- Mon 11 Feb, 2019 12:10
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Red Z1 for sale
- Replies: 78
- Views: 49951
Re: Red Z1 for sale
I can't find the Z1 on their site this morning so I phoned them. They confirm that it has sold but that they have another Z1 coming in and will contact me on its arrival. This would also make a good stop-off place on a future Cotswold tour. [/quote] I have indeed got the Z1 out to run local errands ...
- Mon 11 Feb, 2019 12:00
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Red Z1 for sale
- Replies: 78
- Views: 49951
Re: Red Z1 for sale
I can't find the Z1 on their site this morning so I phoned them. They confirm that it has sold but that they have another Z1 coming in and will contact me on its arrival. This would also make a good stop-off place on a future Cotswold tour.
- Mon 11 Feb, 2019 00:12
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Red Z1 for sale
- Replies: 78
- Views: 49951
Re: Red Z1 for sale
That ad is now listed as having been rejected by Pistonheads. Perhaps I should go and have a look since it's less than 20 miles from home.
- Sat 05 Jan, 2019 11:40
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Sunday Scramble
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3960
Sunday Scramble
Anyone else going to Bicester Heritage tomorrow for the first Sunday meet of the year? I'll take the Z1 and have been invited into the site, rather than remaining beyond the pale in the club area.
- Wed 06 Jun, 2018 10:29
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Where next?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3054
Where next?
During the most enjoyable Jurassic tour, there was discussion of where to go next and a tentative suggestion of taking Z1s back to the factory that produced them. But where were they built? There was some doubt. To settle the issue, here's BMW'S VIN decoder. The 11th character determines the factory...
- Mon 04 Jun, 2018 13:45
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: BMWCC 2018 Z1 Tour - Jurassic Coast
- Replies: 44
- Views: 22431
Re: BMWCC 2018 Z1 Tour - Jurassic Coast
Thank you again, Jamal, for organising a great weekend - an unusual and interesting venue, astoundingly well-surfaced roads (apart from the obvious), engaging activities, good food and above all, great company. It was a masterstroke to use the cars to get to the activities, rather than just driving ...
- Tue 22 May, 2018 16:23
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: BMWCC 2018 Z1 Tour - Jurassic Coast
- Replies: 44
- Views: 22431
Re: BMWCC 2018 Z1 Tour - Jurassic Coast
I'm also there for two nights. The Eight Kings in Portland looks good and is well reviewed (possibly by the manager's extended family) on TripAdvisor.
How many of us will be there on Friday 1st?
How many of us will be there on Friday 1st?
- Tue 22 May, 2018 16:04
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Oil
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2201
Re: Oil
Gear change when cold since filling with Redline MTL is certainly easier and smoother. There doesn't seem to be any disadvantage when the gearbox is hot.
- Wed 21 Feb, 2018 00:29
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Ticking noise
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3176
Re: Ticking noise
It's not tappets. It's not related to engine speed and I hear tappets a bit anyway when the engine is cold. This clicking sounds more like a relay but only manifests itself on the overrun so I can't replicate it with the bonnet open and the car stationary. I'm going to Devon at the weekend, so I'll ...
- Sun 18 Feb, 2018 15:52
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Ticking noise
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3176
Ticking noise
Anyone know what the ticking noise might be? Only seems to start when the engine is really warm, during a journey and when slowing down, on the overrun. Also, when the engine is warm, the horn doesn't work, though I can't tell if this starts to fail at the same time as the ticking begins. I can't se...
- Wed 11 Oct, 2017 10:55
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: BMWCC 2018 Z1 Tour - Jurassic Coast
- Replies: 44
- Views: 22431
Re: BMWCC 2018 Z1 Tour - Jurassic Coast
Already in my diary. And a great area to drive in. Looking forward to seeing the pre-production Z1 featured on the elegant poster
- Mon 04 Sep, 2017 22:42
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Z1 For Sale
- Replies: 21
- Views: 10891
Re: Z1 For Sale
Do we know F331 DRN? Urgrün with grey nubuck and camouflage. 51000 miles. Features in the next CCA auction. My neighbour just sent me details. If anyone was in the market door a Z1, it would be worth a look.
- Fri 28 Jul, 2017 23:04
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Cotswold Driveout August 12th? - CANCELLED
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7138
Re: Cotswold Driveout August 12th?
Looks like four cars, so far. Am I right Jamal?
- Tue 18 Jul, 2017 23:49
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Cotswold Driveout August 12th? - CANCELLED
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7138
Re: Cotswold Driveout August 12th?
I imagine people who live further away will stay over Saturday night at the Ettington Park Hotel to attend the BMW festival at Gaydon on the following day. I won't be staying because I have another activity to attend on Sunday. I'm going to recce the proposed route in the Z1 tomorrow. It will certai...
- Fri 14 Jul, 2017 21:52
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Cotswold Driveout August 12th? - CANCELLED
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7138
Re: Cotswold Driveout August 12th?
Definitely couples if couples want to come.
- Fri 14 Jul, 2017 19:45
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Cotswold Driveout August 12th? - CANCELLED
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7138
Re: Cotswold Driveout August 12th?
I'm thinking of the same starting point as last year. The Easington pub on the A361 in Banbury post code OX16 9JU. It has a big car park and is easy to find. It usually opens at 10.00 but will open up at 09.30 for us for breakfast. In fact, I'm there at the moment. Finishing point will be either Ett...
- Fri 30 Jun, 2017 16:43
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Z1 For Sale
- Replies: 21
- Views: 10891
Re: Z1 For Sale
It's off E-Bay today but in the Coy's sale at Blenheim Palace in July. I visited the current owner who has a car restoration business in Bicester, Oxon. See www.projectshop.co.uk He also owns an E30 325i Sport, so he's not giving up the engine characteristic. Unfortunately, on the day I visited the ...
- Thu 22 Jun, 2017 13:27
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: A few tech day fotoZ
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5264
Re: A few tech day fotoZ
I've just posted some pictures from the weekend on the Z1 Owners' Facebook page. What a fantastic weekend it was.
Many thanks to you all.
Many thanks to you all.
- Tue 09 May, 2017 14:23
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: "Classic Cars" June edition
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4079
Re: "Classic Cars" June edition
It's the one going into Coy's auction on 18th May.
- Tue 09 May, 2017 13:53
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: "Classic Cars" June edition
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4079
"Classic Cars" June edition
Featured in Classic Cars current edition on p.127 is a Z1 with the registration AJZ 3566. It's for sale at Project Shop, on the RAF site where the Sunday scrambles are held. Is this car known to us? It's Dream Black and was imported from Germany in 1998. Current mileage is stated as 84,680 km. The a...
- Tue 09 May, 2017 13:36
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Z1 Technical Day 2017?
- Replies: 71
- Views: 22008
Re: Z1 Technical Day 2017?
All signed up with the Club and hotel booked. Roll on Technical Days!
- Fri 10 Mar, 2017 15:52
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Z1 Technical Day 2017?
- Replies: 71
- Views: 22008
Re: Z1 Technical Day 2017?
Now I've seen it on my computer and not just on my phone, I understand.ChrisS wrote:After reading Sam's post, I think I understand that the date is not necessarily 3/4 June. What's the current situation please?
- Thu 09 Mar, 2017 19:50
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Z1 Technical Day 2017?
- Replies: 71
- Views: 22008
Re: Z1 Technical Day 2017?
After reading Sam's post, I think I understand that the date is not necessarily 3/4 June. What's the current situation please?
- Sun 19 Feb, 2017 23:09
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Z1 Gearbox Oil
- Replies: 23
- Views: 16376
Re: Z1 Gearbox Oil
"Slow shifting and double clutching helps as well." I always shift slowly and synchronise the engine speed on downshifts, though I don't consciously double declutch on upshifts. Just mechanical sympathy really.
- Sun 19 Feb, 2017 23:07
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Z1 Gearbox Oil
- Replies: 23
- Views: 16376
Re: Z1 Gearbox Oil
Redline MTL has been in for a couple of weeks and I've had the opportunity to try out the shift quality at ambient temperatures from 0 to 10 degrees C. It's certainly much easier to engage reverse and first from cold and the shift quality has generally improved even when the gearbox is warm. All tog...
- Tue 17 Jan, 2017 14:18
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Z1 Gearbox Oil
- Replies: 23
- Views: 16376
Re: Z1 Gearbox Oil
Does anyone have any further comments following experience in the past four years? I had my Z1's external gear linkage replaced a couple of years ago. That has improved shift quality but it also highlights resistance in the gearbox when the engine is cold, especially in winter. My regular service ga...
- Thu 12 Jan, 2017 12:42
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Z1 Technical Day 2017?
- Replies: 71
- Views: 22008
Re: Z1 Technical Day 2017?
Since the last round of communications, I've booked to do other things on 7th May and the weekend of 26-29 May.
Other weekends are fine.
ChrisS
Other weekends are fine.
ChrisS
- Sun 08 Jan, 2017 16:35
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Bicester Scramble
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5307
Re: Bicester Scramble
Mine was the only Z1 present though there was a fair mix of BMWs in the club area. On the roads of the Heritage site, the range of vehicles on display was amazing. Well worth a visit as long as your household and business chores could be delayed a few hours. Back to the hoover now to make up for the...
- Sat 07 Jan, 2017 17:43
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Bicester Scramble
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5307
Re: Bicester Scramble
Spring is here.
Another Bicester Scramble tomorrow morning, with a BMWCC stand.
I'm planning to take one of my neighbours but we'll leave before the end, to avoid the queues at the exit.
Is anyone else going with a Z1?
Happy New Year.
Another Bicester Scramble tomorrow morning, with a BMWCC stand.
I'm planning to take one of my neighbours but we'll leave before the end, to avoid the queues at the exit.
Is anyone else going with a Z1?
Happy New Year.
- Mon 10 Oct, 2016 23:06
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Bicester Scramble
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5307
Re: Bicester Scramble
I left a little before you, Jamal. The queues were made worse by two crashes on the ring road round Bicester, which forced people to go through th town centre to reach the M40. Fortunately, neither of the accidents seemed to have involved people attending the Scramble. When I attended the Scramble i...
- Wed 05 Oct, 2016 21:35
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Bicester Scramble
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5307
Re: Bicester Scramble
It was an amazing show. Such a lot to see - and then some BMWWs too.
We met Jamal but no other Z1 people.
We met Jamal but no other Z1 people.
- Tue 23 Aug, 2016 16:51
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Z1 Tour August 13th 2016
- Replies: 36
- Views: 11441
Re: Z1 Tour August 13th 2016
Thanks to Ivor for documenting the route for satnav. It's easy to get a bit blasé about the roads round here when you drive them frequently but I thoroughly enjoyed the company during the tour and at the evening celebrations at Wroxall Abbey. Tanks to all who came along for making a grand day out. I...
- Tue 02 Aug, 2016 12:55
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Z1 Tour August 13th 2016
- Replies: 36
- Views: 11441
Re: Z1 Tour August 13th 2016
The Easington, our starting point in Banbury, on the A361 Bloxham Road, OX16 9JU, has asked for pre-orders of breakfast. Because they are opening specially early for us, there will be just the 'Full English' on offer, at £6.99 or the vegetarian option at £6.79. (Coffee is extra). Would you please le...
- Tue 05 Jul, 2016 23:19
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Z1 Tour August 13th 2016
- Replies: 36
- Views: 11441
Z1s discover the Cotswolds 2016
THE date for your diary - Saturday 13 August 2016 Meet at 09.00 at The Easington, Bloxham Road, Banbury, OX16 9JU. Bloxham Road is the A361 leading out of Banbury south-westwards towards Chipping Norton. Banbury is just off M40 J11 and the pub is easily accessed either through the town centre or rou...