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- Mon 08 Apr, 2013 16:23
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Z3 2.8 1997 palmetto green - SOLD
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3932
Re: Z3 2.8 1997 palmetto green - SOLD
Sorry, but this has now gone.
- Sat 06 Apr, 2013 10:16
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Z3 2.8 1997 palmetto green - SOLD
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3932
Re: Z3 2.8 1997 palmetto green 60000 miles with tax & MOT £2
I have a deposit on it for collection Monday, so if that falls through I will let you all know.
- Sat 06 Apr, 2013 09:17
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Clarion SRV313 Active Subwoofer - SOLD
- Replies: 1
- Views: 518
Clarion SRV313 Active Subwoofer - SOLD
This is on ebay too:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300886335607? ... 1586.l2649
Or you can have it now for £55 shipped.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300886335607? ... 1586.l2649
Or you can have it now for £55 shipped.
- Fri 05 Apr, 2013 16:38
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Earls clutch hose for Z3 2.8 1997 - SOLD
- Replies: 1
- Views: 438
Earls clutch hose for Z3 2.8 1997 - SOLD
Bought it for my car and fitted, but the wrong fittings were supplied. Earls since replaced the fitting, but never tried it again. £20 posted.
- Thu 28 Mar, 2013 11:37
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Z3 2.8 1997 palmetto green - SOLD
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3932
Re: Z3 2.8 1997 palmetto green 60000 miles with tax & MOT £2
Not interested in splitting the car, I haven't got the time to get another set of wheels and swap them. Still available for viewing all weekend, bar Sunday.
- Fri 22 Mar, 2013 18:00
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Z3 2.8 1997 palmetto green - SOLD
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3932
Re: Z3 2.8 1997 palmetto green 60000 miles with tax & MOT £2
Thanks. Got some interest, so see how it goes. The 630i I bought was immaculate too.
- Fri 22 Mar, 2013 15:57
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Z3 2.8 1997 palmetto green - SOLD
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3932
Re: Z3 2.8 1997 palmetto green 60000 miles with tax & MOT £2
New pics added, taken today.
- Thu 21 Mar, 2013 10:48
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Z3 2.8 1997 palmetto green - SOLD
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3932
Re: Z3 2.8 1997 palmetto green 60000 miles with tax & MOT £2
Viewings available this weekend.
- Mon 18 Mar, 2013 14:37
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Z3 2.8 1997 palmetto green - SOLD
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3932
Re: Z3 2.8 1997 palmetto green 60000 miles with tax & MOT £2
Thanks, that really helps. I am not sure what it was worth, but that is good news.
- Mon 18 Mar, 2013 12:46
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Z3 2.8 1997 palmetto green - SOLD
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3932
Re: Z3 2.8 1997 palmetto green 60000 miles with tax & MOT £2
Yup, it is lovely, but times change. Anyone? I will be putting it on Autotrader, but wanted to give everyone here the chance first.
- Mon 18 Mar, 2013 09:33
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Z3 2.8 1997 palmetto green - SOLD
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3932
Re: Z3 2.8 1997 palmetto green 60000 miles with tax & MOT £2
Reduced price for quick sale.
- Sun 17 Mar, 2013 15:35
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Z3 2.8 1997 palmetto green - SOLD
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3932
Z3 2.8 1997 palmetto green - SOLD
I have bought a 630 convertible and now have this car spare. Thought I would offer it here to anyone if they are interested. What is it? A 1997 2.8 Z3 Roadster in Palmetto Green II. Pretty standard, but has a lightened flywheel and Z3M clutch in it. The gearbox was also drained and refilled with new...
- Mon 17 Sep, 2012 16:27
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: How long to change a clutch ?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 739
Re: How long to change a clutch ?
Sounds about right to be honest.
- Fri 14 Sep, 2012 12:22
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Transporting stuff in your Zed
- Replies: 9
- Views: 783
Re: Transporting stuff in your Zed
I bought a power washer with accessories, and the answer was to empty the box and crush it, then put most in the boot, and some in the front seat. Tables and stuff in the front seat is pretty common too. Amazing what you can do when you think it through.
- Mon 10 Sep, 2012 11:41
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Spare tyre and holder - FREE
- Replies: 4
- Views: 713
Spare tyre and holder - FREE
It is here on ebay:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300775267156? ... 500wt_1361
but I will give this to any member who can collect for free. I just want rid of it.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300775267156? ... 500wt_1361
but I will give this to any member who can collect for free. I just want rid of it.
- Thu 06 Sep, 2012 14:09
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: New Clutch install went wrong
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1539
Re: New Clutch install went wrong
My dad (a mechanic) and I have had my box in and out 5 times and used an adjustment tool to ensure it was in the right place before fitting the. If it is not lined up correctly, then the box doesn't fit properly as the clutch moves as you try to line it up. They would have hammered it on believing i...
- Mon 06 Aug, 2012 14:50
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3 2.8ltr MPG
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3270
Re: Z3 2.8ltr MPG
That is about what I get. The fuel economy was bad for a while, but I changed the spark plugs and it shot back up to normal.
- Mon 06 Aug, 2012 14:49
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Brake pipes - Expected Costs
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3705
Re: Brake pipes - Expected Costs
I paid £86 for braided hoses all round. They are not tough to do, but I did have the help of an experienced mechanic to be sure Should be about 1-2 hours labour depending on how hard they are to get off.
- Mon 06 Aug, 2012 14:47
- Forum: Boyz Toyz
- Topic: Rear speakers
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3034
Re: Rear speakers
I managed to JUST get those Vibe Slicks behind the original trims by removing the front cover, but only did one in the end.
- Tue 31 Jul, 2012 07:36
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3 Front wishbone bushes!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1159
Re: Z3 Front wishbone bushes!
Look like the ones I put on, so yes, they are correct. It is the uncentred ones that are for the Z3M as far as I know.
- Thu 12 Jul, 2012 21:54
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: 1998 2.8 Yellow Stuff Front Pads
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1235
Re: 1998 2.8 Yellow Stuff Front Pads
Ok, nuff said. Maybe red stuff?
- Thu 12 Jul, 2012 08:24
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: 1998 2.8 Yellow Stuff Front Pads
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1235
Re: 1998 2.8 Yellow Stuff Front Pads
I am looking for something similar, but what is wrong with the Red Stuff pads? For disks, I have been using the Brembo Max disks that are the same price as the Pagid disks on Eurocarparts and have just 4 grooves. They are a good quality subtle alternative to race disks and don't need warming up. Fou...
- Wed 11 Jul, 2012 08:11
- Forum: Boyz Toyz
- Topic: To buy a SatNav or use iPhone or even use a Map??
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5145
Re: To buy a SatNav or use iPhone or even use a Map??
I have used the Nokia Maps for some time and they are cracking. I tried Google Maps and was not so impressed. Anyway, the only thing I can warn away from is TomTom. The software on them is so bad it looks like a 4 year old wrote it. I am dealing with two of the blasted things for family and they are...
- Wed 27 Jun, 2012 07:42
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Fuel Cat
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1211
Re: Fuel Cat
To be honest, these are actually quite good, and I fitted quite a few when the unleaded changeover happened. If you already run unleaded, then they are useless to you, but for the conversion without an actual conversion, they were excellent.
- Mon 25 Jun, 2012 10:05
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Rough up to date clutch replacement cost?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 797
Re: Rough up to date clutch replacement cost?
I did, but I did the work my self. It is about £160 for the clutch kit, and hopefully your flywheel is ok. It takes about 4 hours to take the box down and then swap the clutches, so depends on you garage's rate. Hope that helps a little.
- Thu 21 Jun, 2012 08:33
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Cheap Tailored Mats
- Replies: 6
- Views: 848
Re: Cheap Tailored Mats
They were posted, but I am in Germany until Wednesday. I will post pics once I have them.
- Sun 17 Jun, 2012 23:16
- Forum: Boyz Toyz
- Topic: No sounds on drivers side
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3928
Re: No sounds on drivers side
I have the same one. Do you have an ISO connector fitted? The connector on this model is a bit fiddly when you push it in as it is a bit to big for the hole.
- Fri 15 Jun, 2012 14:43
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Cheap Tailored Mats
- Replies: 6
- Views: 848
Re: Cheap Tailored Mats
I ordered some too. A good deal if they are even half decent.
- Thu 14 Jun, 2012 20:42
- Forum: Boyz Toyz
- Topic: Rear speaker size?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2570
Re: Rear speaker size?
4" on a pre-facelift and 5" on a facelift.
- Wed 13 Jun, 2012 16:59
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Spare key
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4387
Re: Spare key
Yeah, I got told the same by Timpsons. Anyone know anywhere that cut these? Everyone tells me no.
- Sun 10 Jun, 2012 17:59
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Anyone changed the prop mount?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 333
Anyone changed the prop mount?
Any tips on changing the centre mount? I have a gearbox rattle, but the box has been changed and oiled, but no change. I am thinking that maybe the shaft is moving under idle, but not sure. Could be engine mounts too.
- Fri 01 Jun, 2012 08:37
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Breaking Z3
- Replies: 88
- Views: 14852
Re: Breaking Z3
Do you have the rear subframe and prop? I think they should fit my pre-facelift 2.8. Can they be couriered?
- Sat 26 May, 2012 15:13
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: z3 roll bars - roll hops
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1518
Re: z3 roll bars - roll hops
I did tighten them up a lot, but they just spun on the chromed pipes. I was going to try the ones that have a bar between the hoops http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z3-STAINLESS-POLISHED-ROLL-BAR-STYLE-BAR-/251038808437?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a73143975 but found some OEM par...
- Fri 25 May, 2012 13:41
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: z3 roll bars - roll hops
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1518
Re: z3 roll bars - roll hops
Here you go
They never really stayed in place and used to spin around because the holes were in the wrong place.
They never really stayed in place and used to spin around because the holes were in the wrong place.
- Fri 18 May, 2012 15:04
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Clunk from nearside front suspension.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 868
Re: Clunk from nearside front suspension.
If you do decide to do it, I have some spring compressors over in Crowthorne, and could help you do it if you got the struts off the car.
- Mon 07 May, 2012 09:48
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Wanted Chrome Door Handle Surround
- Replies: 3
- Views: 554
Re: Wanted Chrome Door Handle Surround
My dad got a pair from the stealership. Think they were £11 each.
- Sun 06 May, 2012 09:43
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Exhaust blocked, broken inside? & local car spotted
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1136
Re: Exhaust blocked, broken inside? & local car spotted
That's what I did. I bought a cat from http://www.cats2u.co.uk/ who offer a 2 year warranty. Mine failed after just over a year, and they replaced it next day with no quibble. I have also got an ANSA OEM replacement. Not stainless or any other thing, just the same size and shape as the original, but...
- Fri 04 May, 2012 08:02
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Recommended Gearbox Oil
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4805
Re: Recommended Gearbox Oil
Yes indeed, and that is what is in my box. It is from an M3, but is the same. It seems that a particularly thin MTF was used up until a point, and then ATF after. If it says ATF, use that.
- Thu 26 Apr, 2012 08:13
- Forum: Spotted!
- Topic: Palmetto Green Z3 in Sandhurst
- Replies: 3
- Views: 792
Re: Palmetto Green Z3 in Sandhurst
It's funny, this colour is so uncommon I thought I would be spotted more often, but no.
- Wed 25 Apr, 2012 12:25
- Forum: Spotted!
- Topic: Palmetto Green Z3 in Sandhurst
- Replies: 3
- Views: 792
Palmetto Green Z3 in Sandhurst
Thought I may have been the only one in the area, but apparently not. Heading from Bracknell to the M3/A30 end.
- Sun 15 Apr, 2012 09:47
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Full set of OEM springs for Z3 2.8
- Replies: 2
- Views: 602
Re: Full set of OEM springs for Z3 2.8
On that popular auction site now.
- Sun 15 Apr, 2012 09:20
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Full set of OEM springs for Z3 2.8
- Replies: 2
- Views: 602
Re: Full set of OEM springs for Z3 2.8
Still have this set.
- Fri 13 Apr, 2012 08:23
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: poly type bushes
- Replies: 2
- Views: 475
Re: poly type bushes
I did the same and went poly all round bar the trailing arm bushes (some say they squeak), and I have found the whole car more responsive and actually rides better now. The only problem I seem to have is tracking for some reason. Definitely a good upgrade.
- Tue 10 Apr, 2012 09:48
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: Goodridge brake lines
- Replies: 0
- Views: 714
Goodridge brake lines
Emptied all the brake fluid out of my car and replaced it, but at the same time added Goodridge brake lines. Really easy to fit, and make the braking feel more certain that it previously was. http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/msassoon/Z3/2012-03-31-016.jpg http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/msa...
- Sun 08 Apr, 2012 12:01
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: 2.8 Fully synthetic oil?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 934
Re: 2.8 Fully synthetic oil?
That's the stuff, a real bargain I think.
- Sun 08 Apr, 2012 12:00
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: Mystery Brake Pad wear
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1408
Re: Mystery Brake Pad wear
That sounds right to me, the pistons need removing and cleaning or replacing. A good clean should be enough.
- Sat 07 Apr, 2012 10:16
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: 2.8 Fully synthetic oil?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 934
Re: 2.8 Fully synthetic oil?
I have used 5w30 Valvoline and Fuchs and they are pretty good. Interestingly, the standard Vauxhall fully synth is the same as Fuchs Titan, but at half the price. I have run it in most of my cars and is great.
- Sat 07 Apr, 2012 09:33
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Iridium plugs - any good ??
- Replies: 7
- Views: 927
Re: Iridium plugs - any good ??
I think they are great and last a lot longer than others. If you want to change them every year, use copper, but iridium and platinum last thousands of miles. I would always use NGK, and have in every car I have had.
- Fri 06 Apr, 2012 12:37
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Full set of OEM springs for Z3 2.8
- Replies: 2
- Views: 602
Full set of OEM springs for Z3 2.8
I have a full set of springs (2 front and 2 rear) from my 2.8. I am willing to split these too. £40 + delivery (about £16 due to size and weight) or £20 a pair.
Cheers
Marc
Cheers
Marc
- Wed 04 Apr, 2012 16:01
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: wtd: offical bmw z3 stubby aerial antenna
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2686
Re: wtd: offical bmw z3 stubby aerial antenna
You can buy it from BMW Direct on Amazon, but I think it was £20 or so.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/BMW-Genuine-Spo ... 249&sr=8-2
http://www.amazon.co.uk/BMW-Genuine-Spo ... 249&sr=8-2