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by tom_sk
Fri 11 May, 2018 21:22
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 PARTS FOR SALE
Replies: 3
Views: 3519

Re: Z3 PARTS FOR SALE

CAR NOW SOLD

Parts now available but note door cards and aerial now sold.
by tom_sk
Mon 07 May, 2018 23:17
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: NOW SOLD BMW Z3 Roadster 2.2 2001(X)
Replies: 3
Views: 3084

Re: FOR SALE BMW Z3 Roadster 2.2 2001(X)

CAR NOW SOLD!
by tom_sk
Wed 18 Apr, 2018 10:48
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: NOW SOLD BMW Z3 Roadster 2.2 2001(X)
Replies: 3
Views: 3084

Re: FOR SALE BMW Z3 Roadster 2.2 2001(X)

mrscalex wrote: Tue 17 Apr, 2018 14:57 That I think, is one of the earliest of the 2.2 RHD manual cars off the production line.

It may account for why it entered and stayed in the hands of the supplying dealer and his family.
First reg: 16-1-2001 so you may be right. Not sure when the first ones came off the line :)
by tom_sk
Wed 18 Apr, 2018 02:06
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 PARTS FOR SALE
Replies: 3
Views: 3519

Re: Z3 PARTS FOR SALE

Chronopete wrote: Wed 18 Apr, 2018 00:20 I am interested in the tonneau cover. Would you be able to ship to USA?
See the NOTE at the beginning of the post.

I will not be selling the spares until my car is sold in case the buyer wants them.

If I still have them for sale after that, I will update my post.
by tom_sk
Tue 17 Apr, 2018 14:30
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: NOW SOLD BMW Z3 Roadster 2.2 2001(X)
Replies: 3
Views: 3084

NOW SOLD BMW Z3 Roadster 2.2 2001(X)

. BMW Z3 Roadster 2.2 2001(X) Facelift model Only 42581 miles MOT until 7 July 2018 (it has only covered 39 miles since last test!) Titan Silver Metallic with Topaz Blue Oregon leather. Chrome Line interior. https://i.imgur.com/agYmrMC.jpg https://i.imgur.com/ujvZOdF.jpg https://i.imgur.com/G6IUCHL....
by tom_sk
Mon 16 Apr, 2018 23:31
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 PARTS FOR SALE
Replies: 3
Views: 3519

Z3 PARTS FOR SALE

Z3 PARTS FOR SALE NOTE I have my z3 up for sale < http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=45652 >and will include these items in the sale if I get near the asking price. This means I will not be accepting any offers on them until the car is sold. Also, I have not included any postag...
by tom_sk
Mon 16 Apr, 2018 14:09
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: HELP More selling advice please
Replies: 4
Views: 2330

Re: HELP More selling advice please

put a fresh ticket on it - for the sake of £40 - £50, much easier to sell a car with it done. Also, any luck with finding the original gearknob and handbrake, as I'm after the storm stuff you have ;) ( I can supply the replacements if you need) Kaz Probably not a bad idea, I'll see if my indy can f...
by tom_sk
Fri 13 Apr, 2018 18:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: HELP More selling advice please
Replies: 4
Views: 2330

HELP More selling advice please

Hello all. Finally made the decision to part with my Z3 and Spares/mods (see http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=45300 ) I would appreciate any comments/advice/help with these: 1. It has MOT until 7 Jul but has only done 39 miles since the last one. Would you, as a prospective pur...
by tom_sk
Fri 13 Apr, 2018 18:26
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: HELP Advice on selling
Replies: 17
Views: 9207

Re: HELP Advice on selling

:) Haha – thread resurrection and update! When it came to the crunch I wasn’t ready to part with Zed, so decided to look at all other options. 1. Badgered my GP until he caved in and sent me for scans on my knees. Verdict was that left one would need completely replacing but not top priority so look...
by tom_sk
Fri 28 Jul, 2017 16:09
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: HELP Advice on selling
Replies: 17
Views: 9207

Re: HELP Advice on selling

Would have left the seats. Big selling point IMHO. One of the first things I look for as the standard seats for me are an immediate no. You might be right! After I'd swapped them I had second thoughts! Nearly changed them back but it was a bit of a tussle as I had swapped bases and didn't fancy doi...
by tom_sk
Fri 28 Jul, 2017 16:05
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: HELP Advice on selling
Replies: 17
Views: 9207

Re: HELP Advice on selling

TaffDaddy wrote: Thu 27 Jul, 2017 20:56 Ian,
How much are you thinking of putting it up for? A colleague of mine is after his first zed.
David
Undecided atm. Will have to make a decision soon. Having another look on sales sites tonight :)
by tom_sk
Fri 28 Jul, 2017 16:02
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: HELP Advice on selling
Replies: 17
Views: 9207

Re: HELP Advice on selling

Bananasport wrote: Thu 27 Jul, 2017 19:58 Hi I would be interested in buying the Storm gear knob & hand brake trim What price are you thinking?
If you see my previous post, I will leave them on as I can't find the originals. :)
by tom_sk
Thu 27 Jul, 2017 15:03
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted wind deflector & tonnue cover
Replies: 6
Views: 3219

Re: Wanted wind deflector & tonnue cover

KERMIT1970 wrote: Wed 26 Jul, 2017 21:58 Cheers Ian let me know when there available :)
Will do. Hope to get ads up for the Zed and parts by the weekend (not easy to get pics as the weather is so showery atm). If I get some interest in the car, may give a prospective buyer first dibs on any parts.

Cheers, Ian
by tom_sk
Thu 27 Jul, 2017 14:57
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: HELP Advice on selling
Replies: 17
Views: 9207

Re: HELP Advice on selling

I would go with returning the car to standard.... Yes, that's what I've decided. Spent yesterday swapping seats and gills. Will leave gear knob/handbrake lever as I can't find originals at the moment -I know they're somewhere in the garage! Today I'm giving it a clean/check over etc. in between the...
by tom_sk
Wed 26 Jul, 2017 20:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: HELP Advice on selling
Replies: 17
Views: 9207

Re: HELP Advice on selling

@srichards Yes, a bit different from a Z3! What I would really like is a 5 series like mine and in the same condition (but auto box of course and 2.5/3.0 l) Problem is, to get one as good as mine they are few and far between and if at all decent they are usually with a dealer and on at unbelievable ...
by tom_sk
Wed 26 Jul, 2017 19:46
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted wind deflector & tonnue cover
Replies: 6
Views: 3219

Re: Wanted wind deflector & tonnue cover

Will have both of these available shortly as I'm selling my zed and all the extras I have acquired over the years. Just getting some pics sorted and items priced up and hope to have ads up before the weekend. Out of interest, does anyone know how to price up the cost of postage /delivery when sellin...
by tom_sk
Fri 07 Jul, 2017 21:38
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Are Z3's getting rare?
Replies: 12
Views: 6353

Re: Are Z3's getting rare?

peter2b wrote: Mon 03 Jul, 2017 20:18 any one know how many 2.2's are out there as swmbo might be looking for one later this year
peterz3
I may have one for sale in a few weeks time!
See my recent post viewtopic.php?f=5&t=45300&p=417132#p417132

Ian
by tom_sk
Fri 07 Jul, 2017 17:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: HELP Advice on selling
Replies: 17
Views: 9207

Re: HELP Advice on selling

...Will you be replacing it with an automatic, if so swap the parts for putting on the replacement. No, won't be replacing the zed with an auto. I know some people have them but for me you get a lot more from them with a manual box. Really need four seats so will sell both BMWs and get something to...
by tom_sk
Fri 07 Jul, 2017 15:55
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: HELP Advice on selling
Replies: 17
Views: 9207

Re: HELP Advice on selling

@colb, @gookah thanks very much - just what I was hoping for, two opposing views! Perhaps I should have set up a Poll :)
Either way, SWMBO will be glad not to have to climb over seats and doorcards to get to the cupboards in the spare bedroom!
by tom_sk
Fri 07 Jul, 2017 13:43
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: HELP Advice on selling
Replies: 17
Views: 9207

HELP Advice on selling

A very sad time for me as I have reluctantly decided that I have to part company with my Z3 after over 6 marvellous years of ownership. Osteoarthritis in my knees has got so painful, particularly in my left one, that a journey of more than about 20 miles has ceased to be a pleasure. My cherished e39...
by tom_sk
Mon 25 Apr, 2016 22:58
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: BMW Business Code
Replies: 14
Views: 3788

Re: BMW Business Code

You could try this it may do your radio, will mean downloading it to run the programme, not used it myself. http://www.freefordradiocode.co.uk/radio/ Colb TAKE CARE WITH THIS SITE Look at this Norton Safe Web page first! https://safeweb.norton.com/report/show?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freefordradiocode....
by tom_sk
Fri 20 Mar, 2015 23:29
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: SOLD
Replies: 11
Views: 2276

Re: Radio Cassette & CD Changer from 2001 car

Sharkman, you have PM :)
by tom_sk
Thu 27 Nov, 2014 14:26
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: How much space do I need
Replies: 12
Views: 2351

Re: How much space do I need

Attach a stout wooden bar with ropes to the joists/rafters, drop the soft top and swing out. :lol:
by tom_sk
Thu 27 Nov, 2014 14:20
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Heated seats - please help!
Replies: 27
Views: 6304

Re: Heated seats - please help! More help please!!

Hi all Well, now have my seats in and all working fine :lol: Seat heating connections are temporary and I'll sort out the correct connectors ready to fit them next year when the weather improves. NOW , I have another problem I hope you guys can help me with. If you remember I swapped seat bases - my...
by tom_sk
Sun 23 Nov, 2014 12:17
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Heated seats - please help!
Replies: 27
Views: 6304

Re: Heated seats - please help!

We have a winner!!! To confirm: I trialed this pattern of wiring earlier today, and I now have a passenger seat that heats up!! ........ Hey, just got back from a few days away and saw this..WELL DONE! You've been beavering away while I've been doing b***** all. :bow Will try this ASAP as long as i...
by tom_sk
Mon 17 Nov, 2014 20:31
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Heated seats - please help!
Replies: 27
Views: 6304

Re: Heated seats - please help!

Well, had a quick trawl and here's where I've got so far. Facelift : black connector to fit in yellow multi-plug (seat-side) 6113 8 369 713 (found this part no.on a previous post which I can't seem to find now!) NOT found on realoem but found on http://www.online-parts.co.uk/bmw/advanced_search_resu...
by tom_sk
Mon 17 Nov, 2014 19:22
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Heated seats - please help!
Replies: 27
Views: 6304

Re: Heated seats - please help!

..... we should be wiring the seats up as follows: 1x red wire & 1x yellow/red wire > white/red wire (driver's side) or white/yellow wire (passenger side) and 1x red wire & 1x yellow/red wire > brown wire (both sides) David, I came to this conclusion whilst having a ponder after tea! The 2 ...
by tom_sk
Mon 17 Nov, 2014 15:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Heated seats - please help!
Replies: 27
Views: 6304

Heated seats - please help!

Hi all, Well, after many months, I’ve finally got round to changing Zed’s seats! I’m putting pre-facelift heated M seats into my facelift 2.2 I decided to swap bases, as all the wiring for seat motors, pre-tensioner and occupancy sensor stay with the base so avoiding connection issues. I found this ...
by tom_sk
Sat 28 Jun, 2014 20:25
Forum: Performance
Topic: Tyres - A post to accumulate members' experience
Replies: 50
Views: 18861

Re: Tyres - A post to accumulate members' experience

You don't say what size your ZV5's are for the E39 but the same tyres for the M// at Asda are: Avon 245/40R17 91Y ZV5 £98.50 Avon 225/45R17 94V XL ZV5 £85.40 Considerably cheaper than National. e39 tyres are 225 55 R16 95Y. I got a qoute from Asda for £194.80 a pair fitted so a bit more than Nation...
by tom_sk
Sat 28 Jun, 2014 20:15
Forum: Performance
Topic: Tyres - A post to accumulate members' experience
Replies: 50
Views: 18861

Re: Tyres - A post to accumulate members' experience

Tom-sk. I think he meant National as that is one of the deals they do but depends on the brand and size . Try all those I mentioned to compare ... otherwise its National . Let us know how you get on . Cheers I thought that might be the case. Got a quote from tyreshopper.com for my e39 Avon ZV5 (225...
by tom_sk
Sat 28 Jun, 2014 10:51
Forum: Performance
Topic: Tyres - A post to accumulate members' experience
Replies: 50
Views: 18861

Re: Tyres - A post to accumulate members' experience

There's a deal on Avons at Nationwide at the moment. Buy 1 get another at half price. I've just priced up two new front tyres and it works out at £232.26. Not a bad price. Can you give me a link to Nationwide tyres - I've searched all over and can't find anything.I'm looking for ZV5s for my e39 - b...
by tom_sk
Sat 22 Feb, 2014 01:14
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: FS...SOME Z3 OEM PARTS
Replies: 4
Views: 679

Re: FS...SOME Z3 OEM PARTS

You have PM
by tom_sk
Thu 23 Jan, 2014 20:32
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: M Seats and Door Cards For Sale (SOLD)
Replies: 19
Views: 2390

Re: M Seats and Door Cards For Sale

PM sent
by tom_sk
Mon 09 Dec, 2013 22:56
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Breaking - Titan Silver 2.0 1999 Z3
Replies: 59
Views: 9303

Re: Breaking - Titan Silver 2.0 1999 Z3

Do you have the aerial/antenna base? If so, how much posted please?
by tom_sk
Thu 24 Oct, 2013 09:10
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: FS: M seats and door cards SOLD
Replies: 8
Views: 1691

Re: FS: M seats and door cards

Pm sent yesterday
by tom_sk
Sun 20 Oct, 2013 14:12
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: FS: M seats and door cards SOLD
Replies: 8
Views: 1691

Re: FS: M seats and door cards

Roadster or coupe - do they have seatbelt guides?
General condition - pics?
Would be interested if they are in good condition - not too far from you.
by tom_sk
Sun 21 Jul, 2013 11:24
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: WANTED Aerial base
Replies: 0
Views: 515

WANTED Aerial base

Wanted aerial base for z3 2.2 (though I think it's the same for all z models and e36 convertibles) - part no. 65218375159. Plenty new ones available on internet search but very pricey !!
by tom_sk
Thu 21 Mar, 2013 00:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Gear Knobs for the Zed...
Replies: 24
Views: 2188

Re: Gear Knobs for the Zed...

As Ben Elton used to say in his stand-up ( oooeeer missus! ) routine "Everyone likes a good knob joke" :lol:
by tom_sk
Thu 21 Mar, 2013 00:05
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Sex of your car
Replies: 40
Views: 4934

Re: Sex of your car

Anything I ride every day has to be female EVERY day? You must still be in your prime then! Can just about remember being an 'every day' man :lol: Some have been more feminine than others, some not terribly ladylike..... Sounds like the clientele of some of the clubs I used to frequent when I was s...
by tom_sk
Sun 17 Mar, 2013 20:22
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: the younger zeders wont get this
Replies: 10
Views: 2395

Re: the younger zeders wont get this

Not early enough for some of us more mature Zedders. Where's Bill & Ben, Muffin the Mule, Hopalong Cassidy, three-wheeled trikes with a boot (!), sweets coming back off rationing? .....Now those were the days :) Edit: not forgetting watching the Coronation in b&w wearing a Davy Crockett hat!
by tom_sk
Fri 08 Mar, 2013 23:58
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: What is your typical friday night?
Replies: 20
Views: 2435

Re: What is your typical friday night?

PCSAM wrote:I get a crunchy if I lucky :shock:
Is that a euphemism then?

Tonight was a bit different to the usual (a DVD and a malt whisky or two) as I had to rehang the bathroom door after spending the day laying a new floor so Mrs tom_sk could get a shower in private :)
by tom_sk
Fri 26 Oct, 2012 23:03
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Why me ?
Replies: 10
Views: 2152

Re: Why me ?

.....But...... How do you stop the text messages about PI claims and more to the point how does that work when on both occasions I wasn't in the car !!! With you on this one snoops. I was hit by an overtaking van & trailer 18 months ago (not in Zed thank God). Guy drove off but I got his number...
by tom_sk
Sun 19 Aug, 2012 19:53
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: ***FOR SALE*** 2.8L Wide Body 1998 Lots of Extras
Replies: 5
Views: 1319

Re: ***BMW Z3*** 2.8L Lots of Extras

[quote="Joycey"]BMW Z3 2.8L For Sale . . . • Tracker Fitted • ASC (Assisted Steering Control) • Two new rear tyres . . . I have one of these...aka the missus who tries to grab the wheel if she thinks I'm cornering too sharply :lol: :lol:
by tom_sk
Wed 21 Mar, 2012 01:50
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Underbonnet paint colour?
Replies: 16
Views: 2517

Re: Underbonnet paint colour?

Deano1712 wrote:The matt grey paint is code BMW 8008M by Airo
Deano, thanks very much for this :D
I will see if I can order some from my nearest dealer.
by tom_sk
Wed 21 Mar, 2012 01:44
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: code reader
Replies: 4
Views: 1029

Re: code reader

Yes - I'd like an answer to these questions. I've been looking at this recently and trying to decide whether to get one. Seems a good price as long as it's not too difficult to use.
by tom_sk
Sat 17 Mar, 2012 20:21
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Underbonnet paint colour?
Replies: 16
Views: 2517

Re: Underbonnet paint colour?

Thanks for bringing this topic up - I've been wondering about this for some time. I need to do a bit of touching up under the bonnet and boot of my Z3 and E39. Both are Titan Silver but in the boot and under the bonnet is a dull very light grey matt finish. I'll ask at my local dealer. I wonder why ...
by tom_sk
Thu 01 Mar, 2012 23:16
Forum: Site Announcements and Feedback
Topic: Welcome to the new ZRoadster site
Replies: 29
Views: 11486

Re: Welcome to the new ZRoadster site

I like it - nice fresh look, everything still there (well, I haven't searched every nook & cranny yet :) ) and of course the scrolling topics!

WELL DONE ROBERT :lol:
by tom_sk
Thu 02 Feb, 2012 15:47
Forum: Site Announcements and Feedback
Topic: zroadster.net - new ownership
Replies: 32
Views: 6499

Fender2004 wrote:Great news :thumb:

May this site last as long as our Z3's do, which will hopefully be forever :D


Couldn't have put it better myself (so I didn't :) )

Good luck to the new admin team - hope they don't get too much flack :lol:
by tom_sk
Mon 30 May, 2011 18:59
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Pyrenean Drive
Replies: 14
Views: 1173

Superb photos! These got me really excited as we're setting off on Sat for the Pyrenees - ambling slowly through Normandy& Brittany, spending a few nights here and there and getting to Pyrenees the following Sat and staying a week in a lodge near Luz St Sauveur before heading to Med coast near B...
by tom_sk
Mon 18 Apr, 2011 01:17
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Finaly, some pics!!
Replies: 1
Views: 793

Finaly, some pics!!

At last, after 18 days of ownership, I've managed to stop driving Zed, given her a clean and taken some photos :) She's a 2001(X) 2.2i, 37k, 2 owners and the latest love of my life (despite technically belonging to SWMBO - well, she paid for it!) http://i687.photobucket.com/albums/vv231/ictomsk229/Z...