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Keith

Hah, thanks mate. Is is very neat, and looks great in the bay. But I'm reverting everything back to OE.

Keith

For sale I have a set of 2 x Wishbone rear bushes, and 2 x subframe rear beam bushes for Z3. Item 1 and 4 HERE These are brand new and never fitted. Total cost from Powerflex for these items is £60 for the pair of rear beam bushes, and £35 for the pair lower wishbones = £95 total. Yours for £70 deli...

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S50 'BMW M Power' Cover, Smoothed, Finished in Gloss White as shown in picture below. Aluminium has been smoothed down, and painted gloss white for a slick, unique finish. Perhaps more one for the 'modders' to make their car a little more individual. 8-) £50 delivered http://i848.photobucket.com/alb...

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Keith, have you thought about some aftermarket pedals ? I think the right ones would finish off the interior nicely ? Sorry Jonttt, missed this first time. I not 100% sure why, but pedals are a mod I have never entertained the idea of. I think it's because to my eye they always look a little 'flash...

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Thanks for the comments folks - I've just comeback from a weekend away and can report the steering wheel was a jot to behold! Only problem is that I now feel obliged to wash my hands before I drive anywhere! :lol: I've PM'd all those who were after details. :thumb: Keith, More excellent work... well...

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Update 27/03/10 I'll start with the small and boring bits. The hooking points in the boot used to annoy the hell out of me - they were a bit chipped and tatty - so these were removed, degreased and sprayed with matt black. Before; http://i848.photobucket.com/albums/ab46/ksoundwerx/IMG_0210.jpg Afte...

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Hi Ade, thanks for the kind comment. For bumper adjustment, see my post HERE . :thumb: That explains both the forward/backward and up/down adjustment You may need to buy a special Torx T50 socket (Halfords do them for about £3.80) to fit your 3/8 ratchet, and you will need at least 10" of exten...

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Replaced the bumper lower mesh grill as my old item had a few cracks - one of those things I missed on the initial viewing. Fitting required removal of a number of undertray items, plus a piece of plastic trim that directs the air from the intake grill to the oil cooler. Took a couple of hours, incl...

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http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... 351#228351

Did a DIY ^^^

Wasn't how I thought initially - there are no such notches or holes - drilling is required!

Keith

After retrofitting one of these to all my previous BMWs that did not have one from factory, it was the turn of the MC. Turns out this was the trickiest (read: most work involved) retrofit of them all so far. Still, with a little time and the right parts/tools it can be done quite easily. First you n...

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Ah ok, now I get it. Zoom in on the left hand side of the pic, looks like you can unclip the black cloth (where I've circled). You can probably do this whilst the seat is in the car and raised to it's highest point: http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p267/myredzed/Z3%20seats/th_IMG_5501-1.jpg Aha! ...

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^^^thanks for the pictures and input, although I really need to see what at the front of the seat, behind the cover! I've just scribbled this down as it's easier than trying to explain what I could feel... I felt two notches (like slots) off from the leading edge of the frame, exactly where the bolt...

Keith

Thanks Watkins.

I have seen them in the boot (Yalden's), but I must have to have mine where BMW intended, which is under the seat (bit of an OCD issue here).

Keith

Looks great, I'm thinking more and more about getting one.

Yes that will be the power steering fluid reservoir. Probably worth changing the fluid too if it needs a top-up. It will help keep the rack and PS system in good nick - fluids other than oil and water are too often overlooked.

Keith

It would be good to see a factory fitted example but if it confirms your thinking I will be boot mounting it some way :wink: Hmm. I will sell mine if I can't fit it in the 'right' place - I will find a way. I think I have a plan, but it involves drilling and modding, unless I can find a way to remo...

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If you have a cracked grill due to a stone/bird or other roadkill crashing through it, you may wish to replace it like I did. New part cost me approximately £51 and the number for this is 51112268644. Tools required will be just a socket set and a couple (one small, one larger) electricians flathead...

Keith

Rather than clog up Jonttt's journal with fitting talk, new thread HERE

Keith

Note the bracket itself - the mounting element is a bar with two bolt threads on at either end - these are what line up perfectly with the notches/holes I can feel in the seat frame. http://i848.photobucket.com/albums/ab46/ksoundwerx/IMG_0185.jpg And this is how I assume it should be mounted; http:/...

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Had my new extinguisher and mounting parts (just under £50 all-in new from dealer) waiting to go on, but after checking just now, fitting is not as straight forward as on my previous BMWs. The mounting area on the seat frame is hidden behind the actual covering of the seat (the synthetic material th...

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Jonttt, any luck fitting the extinguisher? I have had the extinguisher and mounting parts new from BMW (just under £50 all-in) sat waiting to be fitted, but after looking just now, fitting is not as straight forward as on my previous BMWs. The mounting part on the seat itself is covered with the act...

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Taz-Devil wrote:got 1 drivers side corner next to door been caught
a few scratches on the surrounding and badge
not bad for a repaint fin is in tact and ok
if your intrested can take photo

Hi Taz, yes that would be of interest. PM me some pictures if you can.

Thanks mate,

Keith

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Lazzzydog wrote:I'll have a set too if you've still got some, pm with payment details please.

I'm sold. quality and fit looks great. I'll take a set for that price!

As above, please PM with paypal details and I'll let you know my address.

Cheers,

Keith

Keith

Another niggle sorted :D My rear heated screen had not been working since I bought it. Fuse checked out and after testing the terminals with a multimeter it seemed it was an open circuit - switch or wiring. Switch seemed unlikely as the illumination was still working and it all looked good, so I che...

Keith

Could we have a photo of the homemade items please? Interested but Im a fussy git!

Thanks in advance

Keith

Bits and Bobs. Haven't updated in a while, but little bits are always being done. Recently just put two new rear ContiSports Contacts on the back - great tyre, and handle the wet weather we've been having a lot of very well indeed. Car still had the original rear tyres on! 10 year old rubber in the...

Keith

Cheers mate.

@Yan, thanks for the heads up - useful advice there. Sorry I missed your post before - the disadvantage of using the Iphone as a browser...

Keith

Cheers mate.

@Yan, thanks for the heads up - useful advice there. Sorry I missed your post before - the disadvantage of using the Iphone as a browser...

Keith

Taz-Devil wrote:might have one side if thats any good to you
wont know till next week when get back in UK

yes mate, I'd be interested in anything. Let me know, that'd be absolutely great.

Thanks mate.

Keith

You can get new ones from JustRoadster: http://www.justroadster.com/products/Z3_accessories/z3m_sidegrills/z3m_sidegrill.html Too expensive? :shrug Thanks mate, but yes. Very good new price, no doubt, but it would be such a shame to buy new, just to paint black. It's only because I want to keep the...

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Any colour or condition, as long as the fin parts are ok (they will be painted black).

If you know of any or see any, please let me know.

Many thanks indeed.

Keith

Keith

Bump... And free postage.

£65 Delivered.

Keith

As per title. Do not include bolts, but are the genuine items, boxed, in very good condition. Cost almost double new from AC Schnitzer. For use with genuine ACS wheels. These clip in place directly between the hub and the wheel, replacing the need for the usual spigot ring. This makes them part of t...

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Great work Jonttt. Bargain ACS too (for new of course)! The addition of a fire extinguisher is a retrofit mod I've done on all my BMWs (apart from my first E36 which had it optioned from new), and I intend to do the same on the MC. The part number for the universal extinguishers is common, so I usua...

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No problem matey. Ireland was fine, as work can be, the Guiness was fine too. Now let's see what the grills look like on your beast in black! Eye, the black stuff (Guiness) is meant to be different gravy over there. I love the stuff, so rather jealous. Started to prep the grills (wash and sand down...

Keith

Recieved today. Thanks Stu

Keith

Nice one guys. To answer you question, the dye does not rub off at all. It dries like a top coat of the original leather finish. G101 is an all purpose cleaner - a strong detergent which is safe but also acts very well as a degreaser if used in strong solution. Detailers use a 10% solution to clean ...

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Thanks guys. Just went to my local dealer to get a new washer bottle cover to replace the original which over the years has gone a bit yellow. Turns out they have stopped production of the old style one we have on our cars. I had to get the replacement part, which is nice, but I had to cut a clip of...

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^^^Had a look and mine does not have the rubber fixing - but it has nowhere to fit one anyway? That picture above suggests there is a hole to pop a rubber piece into, but mine has no such hole? Anyway... Treated the car to an day out with my good friend Scuffmaster. I won't bore you with the process...

Keith

Great, thanks Stu. As and when; just glad to know I sent the money to the right place!

Hope you had a good time in Ireland... I'm off to Bonny Scotland tomorrow

Keith

Hi Stu,

Did you get my emails? Hope I didn't get the address wrong!

Sent the money a week ago, could you please confirm you have received it?

I know you don't check here too often, and that the grills need digging out, but I just want to check that the money got there safe.

Thanks again,

Keith

Keith

Ardchyle wrote:I have the same problem with my fuel filler cap not aligning on my roadster as I am missing the rubber stopper from the inside of the filler cap?

Item 6 on the diagram...

Is this also missing on yours?

I can't actually remember. I'll have a look later...

Keith

Glad the Guide helped Lee.

And Simon, I quite like that Pheonix one too - I've not doubt it's been properly sorted out. With genuine low miles the price is pretty good. Be awesome to track.

Dolfan wrote:Hi Keith, Interesting read and a lovely Coupe you have there

Thank you mate

Keith

@Violetduck - No, wasn't me! Rare site though - I believe there are only 6 UK supllied Dakar coupes... RE: The mirror glass - if you look in my DIY (see knowledgebase) it explains it. You have to press the top of the glass to its furthermost point, so that the bottom edge moves forward to the edge o...

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Finished fitting the Rogues - and what a process... Before (please excuse some of the blurry shots) ; http://i848.photobucket.com/albums/ab46/ksoundwerx/DSCF3287-1.jpg See a couple posts back for the mountain of trim that had to come out... And finally stripped; http://i848.photobucket.com/albums/ab...

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yalden wrote:
Keith wrote:anti squeal tape
Sounds useful... any info?

I robbed some from work. It is simply just self adhesive tape, about 50mm wide, and made of low-density rubber. You'll see in the write up below...

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You got it! For some reason I missed this exact solution when working on a friends car the other week... it wasn't until we got to the other side that we realised squeezing pipe grips onto the piston was unnecessary as we could fit a spanner onto the nut whilst gripping the piston with an allen key...

Keith

Sorted. Wasn't thinking outside the box - got an adjustable on the top and a spanner around the nut.

Keith

Installing my Rogue top mounts, all going well, but now I'm puzzled on the best way to tackle the rear shock top-nut - see below. http://i848.photobucket.com/albums/ab46/ksoundwerx/DSCF3426.jpg I can only assume that the only way to stop everything else rotating as I try and undo, is to clamp the ve...

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Exactly. IMO the fine must be an actual deterrent. If speeding fines only cost a penny to us, you wouldn't give a damn. So a proportional fine based on wealth is the only way to make the uber wealthy think twice. I disagree, the speeding fine was raised from £30 to £60 with little effect, If the po...

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Keith, I think you have removed the whole boot :shock: Nope not as bad on the roadster :D Believe me - every single bit of that was necessary, and even then, I'm doing it the shortcut/fiddly way. If you want clear-cut access to all the clips and trims, you should really remove about another 8 piece...

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Powerflex Bushes (New)

S50 'BMW M Power' Cover, Smoothed, Finished in Gloss White

OEM Fire Extinguisher Retrofit

///M Front Bumper, Lower Mesh Grill Replacement DIY

Pics of Factory or Retro-Fitted OEM Fire Extinguisher - How?

[WANTED] M Side Grills: Want the chrome fins to paint black!

[FOR SALE] Genuine AC Schnitzer 10mm Hubcentric Spacers

Scuffmastered + Washer System Refresh

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