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by diddykong157
Mon 30 Apr, 2012 13:26
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Airbag reset needed in Tottehnam
Replies: 5
Views: 777

Re: Airbag reset needed in Tottehnam

Not to worry anymore! ordered it.
If anyone wants an airbag reset in Tottenham, you can PM me. :wink:
by diddykong157
Sun 29 Apr, 2012 23:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Airbag reset needed in Tottehnam
Replies: 5
Views: 777

Airbag reset needed in Tottehnam

Hi,
Just thought I'd ask if there was anybody near Tottenham in North London who would be willing to reset my airbag light?
Otherwise, I think I'll give this a try:

http://www.bavariandominator.co.uk/page ... =33672.cfm

Thanks
by diddykong157
Fri 23 Sep, 2011 17:47
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Im in love again!
Replies: 9
Views: 1924

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by diddykong157
Thu 22 Sep, 2011 12:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Im in love again!
Replies: 9
Views: 1924

I'm in love with the Z again. Just fitted these headlights; http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/370509390147?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 The lights are so much brighter! money well spent! Just ordered this iphone head unit; http://www.dynamicsounds.co.uk/oxygen-audio-ocar-stereo-wit...
by diddykong157
Thu 22 Sep, 2011 12:38
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Shock/spring replacement?
Replies: 33
Views: 3569

Unbelievable, what a new pair of shocks do!! Mine is lowered with AC springs, so automatically thought it was a harsh ride due the the aggressive drop. After a small heartache of failing an MOT in June for a leaking shock absorber, the garage changed that shock to pass the MOT. However, it started t...
by diddykong157
Thu 22 Sep, 2011 12:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Dash Cluster or Sensor
Replies: 9
Views: 1176

BTW, Hello Mike..
I read alot of your posts! It has helped me out quite a bit!
You sure do know your stuff!

Thanks
by diddykong157
Thu 22 Sep, 2011 12:19
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Dash Cluster or Sensor
Replies: 9
Views: 1176

Something strange happened to me with this fuel guage issue. Always fill up with V-power 98, Guage occasionally shows false readings.. Tried Esso 95, Problem solved?? However, I did notice a loose pipe underneath the car close to the fuel tank! Reconnected pipe, but now the fuel guage seems to fluct...
by diddykong157
Thu 22 Sep, 2011 11:46
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Best Sub For A Zed!
Replies: 8
Views: 1170

Thanks for reply and honesty...
Ideally want one that goes under seat, however if its a good deal I might have to snap your one up! Let me know what you want for it..
by diddykong157
Thu 22 Sep, 2011 08:02
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Best Sub For A Zed!
Replies: 8
Views: 1170

Anyone tried this? Thinking of getting it.

http://www.dynamicsounds.co.uk/alpine-s ... 15808.html
by diddykong157
Thu 22 Sep, 2011 07:47
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: ZMAS 2011 - Saturday 3rd December
Replies: 53
Views: 10294

I'd be interested in coming.
Kham and Karen (diddykong157)
by diddykong157
Tue 20 Apr, 2010 11:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: High fuel consumption HELP!
Replies: 22
Views: 3394

Ok thats good then, I must have saw another thread where someone cleaned their MAF sensor, but its a bosch type and the fitting is different.
by diddykong157
Tue 20 Apr, 2010 09:59
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Reset the oil service indicator
Replies: 3
Views: 746

Thanks, I'll give it a go later.
by diddykong157
Tue 20 Apr, 2010 09:42
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: annoying neighbours after first major spring clean!
Replies: 20
Views: 3020

gookah wrote:
diddykong157 wrote:If you think dust and leaves are bad....
My next door neighbour decided to kick my car putting a dent in the rear quarter and punch my wing mirror off!
:x

I hope you attended his funeral out of respect, ...... and remorse :D

He was lucky it wasn't the zed! but a honda civic I had...haha..
by diddykong157
Tue 20 Apr, 2010 09:19
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Reset the oil service indicator
Replies: 3
Views: 746

Reset the oil service indicator

Does anyone know if there is a way to reset the oil service indicator manually?

Thanks
by diddykong157
Tue 20 Apr, 2010 09:17
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: High fuel consumption HELP!
Replies: 22
Views: 3394

Re: Calculation

Mike Fishwick wrote:As per the recent thread on a 'Thursty' 2 litre engine, have you calculated your fuel consumption by filling the tank fully, and then dividing the distance covered by the amount of fuel (in gallons) used to refill the tank to full.
Yes, thats how I calculate it.
by diddykong157
Tue 20 Apr, 2010 09:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Thursty Z3
Replies: 37
Views: 2725

Courageous wrote:Seasurfer wrote:
As on a thread i posted a few days ago, i am getting 37-38 mph from my 1998 2.8 mainly on A roads on a run well pleased
Think you need to get yer foot down Gill :D My blue one goes much faster!
That made me chuckle...
by diddykong157
Sat 17 Apr, 2010 20:43
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Thursty Z3
Replies: 37
Views: 2725

Best of luck mate, my fuel guage went funny when I put 95 octane fuel in it.
Put in 99 octane tesco fuel and its good now.
You're Zed looks good... haven't seen that colour about.
by diddykong157
Sat 17 Apr, 2010 20:35
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 make over
Replies: 8
Views: 1421

added some extra pics of the door shuts, under bonnet, boot lid.
by diddykong157
Sat 17 Apr, 2010 19:44
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: High fuel consumption HELP!
Replies: 22
Views: 3394

Had a look at the MAF sensor today, ready to give it a blasting with some electrical contact cleaner, but... it was spotless! In fact, I don't even think its the original one? Made by siemens and didn't have any screws to remove. It was a 1 piece, sensor attached to a plastic tube, which goes betwee...
by diddykong157
Sat 17 Apr, 2010 19:33
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: My 2.0 Zed. New wheels/suspension ect.
Replies: 13
Views: 2057

Sits absolutely perfect! wheels look amazing!
by diddykong157
Fri 16 Apr, 2010 18:41
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: annoying neighbours after first major spring clean!
Replies: 20
Views: 3020

If you think dust and leaves are bad....
My next door neighbour decided to kick my car putting a dent in the rear quarter and punch my wing mirror off!
:x
by diddykong157
Fri 16 Apr, 2010 18:22
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Thursty Z3
Replies: 37
Views: 2725

My bad, sorry for hijacking your post!
It was just too interesting.. I had to try and get some light shed on my Zed! Btw... I just calculated my MPG again.
I got 25 MPG this time, but I did a little more motorway driving.
by diddykong157
Fri 16 Apr, 2010 13:20
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: Flush fit valves for alloys
Replies: 2
Views: 1491

They are also fitted on some Jags with BBS wheels.
It can seize if water get into it and easy to cross thread if not done properly.

I don't think it makes much difference look wise..
by diddykong157
Fri 16 Apr, 2010 13:07
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Windscreen scuff
Replies: 4
Views: 757

update;

I bought this kit off eBay;

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... K:MEWNX:IT


Its very difficult sanding glass, takes ages with slow progress.
The scratch didn't come out completely, but its loads better!
by diddykong157
Fri 16 Apr, 2010 13:00
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 make over
Replies: 8
Views: 1421

z3Dave answered.
by diddykong157
Fri 16 Apr, 2010 12:46
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Thursty Z3
Replies: 37
Views: 2725

battery has been disconnected recently.
new spark plugs, new air filter element.
tyres are set at 32 psi, wheels are running freely.
used shell v power 98 octane.
combined driving averaged 21-22 mpg from tank to tank around 43 litres.

Have I missed anything? I might try to clean the MAF sensor next.
by diddykong157
Fri 16 Apr, 2010 10:36
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Passenger killed by z3 spare wheel
Replies: 5
Views: 1172

thats scary! I could say I'm lucky when I got a blow out!
by diddykong157
Fri 16 Apr, 2010 09:44
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Thursty Z3
Replies: 37
Views: 2725

I changed my thermostat (temp guage not reaching middle),
but fuel consuption is still crap! 170-180 miles and the light is on!
by diddykong157
Fri 16 Apr, 2010 09:06
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Moving seats £1600 to fix!
Replies: 29
Views: 2956

shantybeater - I could do with a set. PM sent
by diddykong157
Thu 01 Apr, 2010 20:53
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 make over
Replies: 8
Views: 1421

Z3 make over

Here it is...


http://s245.photobucket.com/albums/gg64 ... 548d6c.pbw
by diddykong157
Thu 01 Apr, 2010 19:53
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: High fuel consumption HELP!
Replies: 22
Views: 3394

26+ mpg.. driven! thats great!

What else can I check?
by diddykong157
Thu 01 Apr, 2010 07:02
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: new pics of our zed3
Replies: 11
Views: 1113

thats nice! makes the car look newer.
by diddykong157
Wed 31 Mar, 2010 19:01
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: new pics of our zed3
Replies: 11
Views: 1113

is that steering wheel a z3 one?
by diddykong157
Wed 31 Mar, 2010 18:43
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: High fuel consumption HELP!
Replies: 22
Views: 3394

update 2;

Changed oil+filter and spark plugs.
Passed MOT... Yay!

Improvement on MPG, but not great.
Mixed city and motorway miles....21.8 MPG.

still seems a little low?

My lambda reading on the MOT was 1.004, so it looks alright engine wise.
by diddykong157
Fri 19 Mar, 2010 08:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Windscreen scuff
Replies: 4
Views: 757

I used Cerium Oxide (off eBay), came as a brownish powder, but didn't have much luck with it.
by diddykong157
Thu 18 Mar, 2010 23:17
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What tyre size would fit these wheels?
Replies: 10
Views: 1223

I would probably go for;
245/40 17
255/35 17
Fit spacers if required.
by diddykong157
Thu 18 Mar, 2010 23:07
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Windscreen scuff
Replies: 4
Views: 757

Windscreen scuff

It looks like the wiper arm has rubbed the windscreen with no blade attached.
Tried glass polish, not much luck! Any other suggesgions?
by diddykong157
Thu 18 Mar, 2010 23:04
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Scratches in vinyl rear window
Replies: 50
Views: 13749

If its of any use to anyone,
My rear screen was filthy and scratched.
I used plastX with a machine polisher and got great results!
by diddykong157
Thu 18 Mar, 2010 22:41
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: High fuel consumption HELP!
Replies: 22
Views: 3394

Got the thermostat here;

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/BMW_Z ... hermostats

Coolant from BMW around £7 a bottle (2 x 1.5L).

Not diffucult to do if you remove the fan.

Temperature goes up very quick now and stays in the middle, well worth it!
by diddykong157
Thu 18 Mar, 2010 21:36
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: AC Schnitzer Badge on new Raid Steering Wheel
Replies: 51
Views: 3549

is it just me, or does the raid wheel look like a ford wheel?
Good install though.
by diddykong157
Thu 18 Mar, 2010 20:41
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: High fuel consumption HELP!
Replies: 22
Views: 3394

Update; Changed the thermostat and coolant today, I didn't have a 32mm spanner or fan tool, so I had a go without removing the fan... what a pain in the a***! But managed to get it done.. thankfully! Runs up to temperature now, thanks for the advice (it had the broken lugs). Put a tank of V-power fu...
by diddykong157
Thu 04 Mar, 2010 18:59
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: AC Schnitzer lowering springs
Replies: 3
Views: 414

thanks for the info!
by diddykong157
Wed 03 Mar, 2010 22:45
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: AC Schnitzer lowering springs
Replies: 3
Views: 414

AC Schnitzer lowering springs

Any one know how much these springs lower the car by?
by diddykong157
Fri 22 Jan, 2010 13:38
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Headlight Confusion
Replies: 16
Views: 1163

Just expanding on Jon's post - Projectors are the best increase in performance terms, and obvioulsy on top of that HID's... You can retro-fit projectors to the existing units which are apparently the best for light output (the US forums love the TSX projectors) but they are expensive and a lot of w...
by diddykong157
Fri 22 Jan, 2010 13:27
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Front splitter and bits
Replies: 3
Views: 605

Any pics of the front splitter? where did you get it from?
by diddykong157
Fri 22 Jan, 2010 13:25
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Pics of Z3 with new hardtop
Replies: 15
Views: 1198

Great job!
Looks the part!
by diddykong157
Tue 19 Jan, 2010 00:19
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: High fuel consumption HELP!
Replies: 22
Views: 3394

Had a closer look, the one on mine has an electrical connector on the thermostat housing, probably controls engine running temp electronically rather than the usual temperature sensitive spring.

Do the 2.8's have this electrical connector? maybe thats why the 2.0 is not listed.
by diddykong157
Tue 19 Jan, 2010 00:01
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: High fuel consumption HELP!
Replies: 22
Views: 3394

OK, I will look into changing the thermostat. Found this; http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-318i-320i-323i-324d-325i-328i-THERMOSTAT_W0QQitemZ330393764349QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item4ced00c1fd But it dosen't state 2.0 z3 only the 2.8. I thought the 2.8 is just bigger sized ...
by diddykong157
Mon 18 Jan, 2010 23:45
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Carbon fibre/fibreglass bonnet interest
Replies: 48
Views: 8297

Found this on their website; Factory visits by appointment only: Performance-trim Mulsanne Sports Cars Ltd Unit 5, Polthooks Farm Ind. Est. Clay Lane, Fishbourne, West Sussex PO18 8AH Someone nearby can have a look and give us some feedback on their factory. I believe they take a mould of a new bonn...
by diddykong157
Mon 18 Jan, 2010 20:04
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Carbon fibre/fibreglass bonnet interest
Replies: 48
Views: 8297

Carbon fibre/fibreglass bonnet interest

Just goy a reply from a company regarding carbon fibre and fibreglass bonnets for the Z3. Just want to see who is interested and possibly organise a group buy. Here it is; "Hi, thanks for getting in touch, very sorry for the late reply to your enquiry. We don’t currently have the production mou...

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