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by fwj01
Fri 15 Apr, 2016 15:05
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Progress! (fwj01's 2.0l - Oxford Green)
Replies: 103
Views: 43169

Progress! (fwj01's 2.0l - Oxford Green)

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160415/f87665b5542ab58caebcd597ee3657ff.jpg Update on zeddy! The air ride suspension has gone! Decided it wasn't for me. The handling was diabolical, body roll everywhere. Basically felt like driving the Titanic. Nothing beats good old Coilovers! So... I've gone ba...
by fwj01
Fri 15 Apr, 2016 14:00
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Door Mirrors WANTED
Replies: 5
Views: 1148

Re: Door Mirrors WANTED

I have a Boston Green pair that I hope to be removing from the car this weekend. I don't know what the condition is like internally but externally they look fine apart from the base on one side needing painting. PM me if no luck elsewhere. I've PM'd you, sat in my outbox though, hopefully you've go...
by fwj01
Fri 15 Apr, 2016 13:10
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted damaged genuine headlights
Replies: 2
Views: 813

Re: Wanted damaged genuine headlights

I have a pair already split with no damage to outer cover/lenses. Only thing missing is the inside lenses. Can pm pics tonight if interested?
by fwj01
Fri 15 Apr, 2016 12:41
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Door Mirrors WANTED
Replies: 5
Views: 1148

Door Mirrors WANTED

Broke my drivers side mirror today :( was really corroded so I guess it was going to happen sooner or later!

Has anyone got a spare lying around or a pair they want to sell before i turn to fleabay :roll:

Thanks!
by fwj01
Sat 30 Jan, 2016 09:34
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Fan Shroud/Cowling
Replies: 7
Views: 1614

Re: Fan Shroud/Cowling

awesome, can you PM me how much and your PayPal and I will send payment asap, thanks :D
by fwj01
Thu 28 Jan, 2016 23:23
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Fan Shroud/Cowling
Replies: 7
Views: 1614

Re: Fan Shroud/Cowling

The part number on mine is 17101715321 is it possible for you to check yours as I can't check without the production date of your Z :) thanks again
by fwj01
Thu 28 Jan, 2016 23:16
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Fan Shroud/Cowling
Replies: 7
Views: 1614

Re: Fan Shroud/Cowling

That's great, I'll check if they are the same part numbers on realOEM and get back to you, thanks!
by fwj01
Wed 27 Jan, 2016 19:19
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Fan Shroud/Cowling
Replies: 7
Views: 1614

Fan Shroud/Cowling

Anyone got one for sale? or know of any available?

To fit my 2.0 1999 Z3

Thanks! :)
by fwj01
Tue 01 Dec, 2015 10:39
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 Arctic silver hardtop
Replies: 11
Views: 2598

Re: Z3 Arctic silver hardtop

Is this still available?
by fwj01
Mon 13 Jul, 2015 19:20
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: WANTED: Rear screen
Replies: 3
Views: 682

Re: WANTED: Rear screen

I don't want to pay dealer prices. Not really bothered about it being new or not, Ideally I'm after a second hand one to keep costs down. I was advised by a fellow Z owner that a few people on here have some hanging round
by fwj01
Mon 13 Jul, 2015 18:38
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: WANTED: Rear screen
Replies: 3
Views: 682

WANTED: Rear screen

As title, i don't trust the ebay listings, not sure on the fit and quality etc! So if any of you guys know of any, please let me know as I'm putting my Z back on the road in the next few weeks with a completely new look :wink: :D Thanks!
by fwj01
Thu 22 Jan, 2015 11:36
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Genuine Z3M Coupe alloys FOR SALE
Replies: 0
Views: 608

Genuine Z3M Coupe alloys FOR SALE

Genuine BMW Z3M coupe wheels. Fronts - 17x7.5J et 41 Rears - 17x9J et 8 Comes with part worn (camber wear) Yokohama's (2x parada 215/40 & 2x s-drive 195/45) £500 no offers http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/22/962ae826fd23e9bc2b1cfbb3d513b24d.jpg http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/22/f...
by fwj01
Sun 11 Jan, 2015 21:57
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 parts WANTED (to fit 2.0l 1999 facelift model)
Replies: 5
Views: 1569

Z3 parts WANTED (to fit 2.0l 1999 facelift model)

- front struts including springs & top mounts
- rear springs & shocks

Thanks :)



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by fwj01
Sun 11 Jan, 2015 21:51
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: BMW Z3 1.9 1997, rear coil springs, £20 the pair.Wirral.
Replies: 1
Views: 902

Re: BMW Z3 1.9 1997, rear coil springs, £20 the pair.Wirral.

Are these still available?


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by fwj01
Sun 11 Jan, 2015 21:38
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: OEM Roll Hoops FOR SALE
Replies: 0
Views: 529

OEM Roll Hoops FOR SALE

Genuine roll hoops for sale in good condition. Comes with the brackets and storage with speakers. All bits in the pics! Some screws/bolts missing but easily sourced! :) Asking price £300 http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/11/07f340fe43d334c80ed3382bba450af1.jpg Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
by fwj01
Wed 11 Jun, 2014 14:31
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Progress! (fwj01's 2.0l - Oxford Green)
Replies: 103
Views: 43169

Re: Progress! (fwj01's 2.0l - Oxford Green)

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/11/a5a3amas.jpg Soooo I haven't been on here for ages so thought I'd update you! The dare RS's have been off over the winter and finally back on. Changed the front top mounts and added quite a bit of camber up front, so it's lowered an additional 30mm or so I'd say! ...
by fwj01
Sat 18 May, 2013 00:31
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Progress! (fwj01's 2.0l - Oxford Green)
Replies: 103
Views: 43169

Re: Progress! (fwj01's 2.0l - Oxford Green)

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So..... Decided it was time to change the rims :)

(Dare RS's 10J all round)

Gutted I missed the Welsh cruise, hope someone sorts another one soon! ;)
by fwj01
Fri 26 Apr, 2013 00:27
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Welsh Cruise 12/05/13
Replies: 42
Views: 17827

Re: Welsh Cruise 12/05/13

I'm away that weekend :(
by fwj01
Fri 08 Mar, 2013 21:32
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Welsh Cruise Canceled 24/03/13
Replies: 34
Views: 10705

Re: Welsh Cruise 24/03/13

Count me in on this one! :) Be nice to meet up again, so what have you been doing to your pride and Joy since we last saw it? You meeting us at Llangollen? or meeting up along the way. Sorry cant remember how to spell your name (fion?) Jim Nearly ;) Ffion. I'll have a look when you put the full rou...
by fwj01
Thu 07 Mar, 2013 22:08
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Welsh Cruise Canceled 24/03/13
Replies: 34
Views: 10705

Re: Welsh Cruise 24/03/13

Count me in on this one! :)
by fwj01
Mon 04 Feb, 2013 23:06
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Progress! (fwj01's 2.0l - Oxford Green)
Replies: 103
Views: 43169

Re: Progress! (fwj01's 2.0l - Oxford Green)

Pierrick wrote:?? are you never using the radio?? for 5£ you dould fit a small one and it would look good!
Nope... I've upgraded the head unit so always using the aux or ipod usb!! I used to have a stubby aerial but personally prefer the smooth look :)
by fwj01
Mon 04 Feb, 2013 20:45
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Progress! (fwj01's 2.0l - Oxford Green)
Replies: 103
Views: 43169

Re: Progress! (fwj01's 2.0l - Oxford Green)

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Tiny update! Got rid of the aerial :cool:
by fwj01
Fri 01 Feb, 2013 19:39
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Progress! (fwj01's 2.0l - Oxford Green)
Replies: 103
Views: 43169

Re: Progress! (fwj01's 2.0l - Oxford Green)

Thanks guys :)

Yes deffo in need of a n.wales cruise again! Is there one planned yet?
Daz3 wrote:Great stuff looking forward to seeing more pics. I have a pair of 25mm hubcentric spacers for sale :wink:
I'll PM you regarding these, thanks!! :grin:
by fwj01
Fri 01 Feb, 2013 13:41
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Progress! (fwj01's 2.0l - Oxford Green)
Replies: 103
Views: 43169

Re: Progress! (fwj01's 2.0l - Oxford Green)

So, FINALLY after a whole year !!!!!.... my baby is back on the road :) I'm loving the air install, even though it's not as low as most people go for, I'd rather know I'd still have a car if anything ever went wrong! :shock: The bags give quite a solid ride, but can be quite bouncy :? But it gets me...
by fwj01
Wed 22 Aug, 2012 12:55
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Weitec hicon GT coilovers for sale
Replies: 1
Views: 454

Re: Weitec hicon GT coilovers for sale

Bump.

Open to offers. Pm me.

Thanks :)
by fwj01
Thu 16 Aug, 2012 07:56
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: wanted : Boot lid for facelift 1999 titan silver
Replies: 4
Views: 858

Re: wanted : Boot lid for facelift 1999 titan silver

Fab direct (fab recycling) are awaiting a 1999 z in this week. Give them a ring :) 01594 827 333
by fwj01
Tue 14 Aug, 2012 22:33
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Progress! (fwj01's 2.0l - Oxford Green)
Replies: 103
Views: 43169

Re: Progress! (fwj01's 2.0l - Oxford Green)

Front now done and down :D

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by fwj01
Mon 13 Aug, 2012 14:18
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Progress! (fwj01's 2.0l - Oxford Green)
Replies: 103
Views: 43169

Re: Progress! (fwj01's 2.0l - Oxford Green)

It will be running on 1/4" lines so the airflow should be steady. The management system is the Autopilot V2. It's a pressure based system as opposed to the kits with level sensors, which also benefits from.. 8 pre-set heights, you can control each corner manually aswel. Rise on start feature. L...
by fwj01
Mon 13 Aug, 2012 11:58
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Progress! (fwj01's 2.0l - Oxford Green)
Replies: 103
Views: 43169

Re: Progress! (fwj01's 2.0l - Oxford Green)

Bang goes your shopping trips in it now :D Car is looking amazing looks even better in the flesh. What do the bags raise and drop it too. bill Yep!! :lol: thanks :) The fronts are designed to sit at stock height when full of air and will drop 120mm The rear bellow measures 58mm when empty and 196mm...
by fwj01
Sun 12 Aug, 2012 21:21
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Progress! (fwj01's 2.0l - Oxford Green)
Replies: 103
Views: 43169

Re: Progress! (fwj01's 2.0l - Oxford Green)

Some pics of this weekends work.. http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8289/7768709966_38ac36a05f.jpg http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7274/7768702854_3c4f2c7dd0.jpg http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7258/7768669806_360cec47d1.jpg Hornel - you won't see it in bristol, I've moved back up to sunny north Wales!!
by fwj01
Thu 09 Aug, 2012 14:26
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Progress! (fwj01's 2.0l - Oxford Green)
Replies: 103
Views: 43169

Re: Progress! (fwj01's 2.0l - Oxford Green)

Sooo this thread has been dead for a while, because zeddy has been off the road :( sad times. Long story short, north Wales hates low cars :!: So this is the solution :D Getting to work on it Saturday. More pics to follow!! http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8448/7746502508_ed989d8ee2.jpg [url=http://www...
by fwj01
Thu 09 Aug, 2012 11:32
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Weitec hicon GT coilovers for sale
Replies: 1
Views: 454

Weitec hicon GT coilovers for sale

As title, second hand. Pics of how they sit are on my 'progress' thread.

Rrp is around £550 for these, looking for around 300.

Pm for more details! :)
by fwj01
Wed 21 Mar, 2012 17:44
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Full set of ZM alloys/tyres-just testing
Replies: 21
Views: 2625

Full set of ZM alloys/tyres-just testing

I paid 450 for mine with pilot sport ps2's all round in good nick. But the actual alloys weren't in as good condition as yours are!
by fwj01
Sun 09 Oct, 2011 14:09
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Progress! (fwj01's 2.0l - Oxford Green)
Replies: 103
Views: 43169

What a great picture do you take them ? because you have a great eye :D get that one up for the calendar it will get my vote :lol: The pics are a team effort, the other half takes them and I do the editing. He's just got a new camera (Nikon D80) and I've managed to get my hands on his old Nikon D70...
by fwj01
Sat 08 Oct, 2011 07:43
Forum: Performance
Topic: What wipers?
Replies: 19
Views: 9341

I got some Aero ones off ebay for around 7 quid, they are really good. No noise at all!!
by fwj01
Fri 07 Oct, 2011 20:53
Forum: Performance
Topic: Z3M on non z3 - tyre stretch
Replies: 21
Views: 2699

Yep, next steps for me are more camber, more stretch and more lows at the rear ;) because you can't really see how low it actually is looking from the back :(

Post some pics as soon as you get everything sorted! ;)
by fwj01
Fri 07 Oct, 2011 20:14
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Progress! (fwj01's 2.0l - Oxford Green)
Replies: 103
Views: 43169

Thanks for the great comments guys!!

Hornel - Will let you know if I'm ever around your way, might take the long route up to the North next time I take the Z up home! :D

Another pic I've been playing around with!

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by fwj01
Fri 07 Oct, 2011 19:43
Forum: Performance
Topic: Z3M on non z3 - tyre stretch
Replies: 21
Views: 2699

It worked wonders on mine!! You could do it yourself if you are really careful, mine are a DIY job :oops: (purely because I was determined not to raise it up!!)
by fwj01
Fri 07 Oct, 2011 19:28
Forum: Performance
Topic: Z3M on non z3 - tyre stretch
Replies: 21
Views: 2699

When you lower it the rears obviously cambers naturally, this is all I've done. I'm seeing how long these tyres last to make up my mind wether to add more camber or not! But...!! Being this low is a bit unpractical to be honest (I can barely get off my drive!!!) and not for everyone, so it's entierl...
by fwj01
Fri 07 Oct, 2011 19:16
Forum: Performance
Topic: Z3M on non z3 - tyre stretch
Replies: 21
Views: 2699

I've rolled my arches, so when mine rubs, it's on a smooth surface so not doing any damage to the tyres.

Add some camber and get the arches rolled. Job done :thumb:
by fwj01
Fri 07 Oct, 2011 18:52
Forum: Performance
Topic: Z3M on non z3 - tyre stretch
Replies: 21
Views: 2699

Hi Luke, In reply to your PM: I'm running 225/45 tyres to try not to run too much strech, but having major rubbing now the rear springs have bedded in a little... REALLY annoying when you wanna cane it. This is probably because my rear springs are too soft! I would advise you having new rubber on th...
by fwj01
Sun 02 Oct, 2011 13:59
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Progress! (fwj01's 2.0l - Oxford Green)
Replies: 103
Views: 43169

Little update! http://i364.photobucket.com/albums/oo83/fwj01/Z3/DSC_2201-1-2.jpg http://i364.photobucket.com/albums/oo83/fwj01/Z3/DSC_2212.jpg http://i364.photobucket.com/albums/oo83/fwj01/Z3/DSC_2208.jpg After these pics I spaced the fronts out 18mm, which isn't enough IMO but will do for now! I've...
by fwj01
Sun 18 Sep, 2011 19:21
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Ads - Z3MC Projekt
Replies: 31
Views: 6236

:shock: Like! a lot.....

Awesome car :)
by fwj01
Sun 18 Sep, 2011 14:45
Forum: Performance
Topic: my new wheels 18 inch AC schnitzer reps - tyres?
Replies: 28
Views: 4329

These are the sites that I used when choosing tyres for mine: http://www.willtheyfit.com/index.php?width=245&aspect=35&diameter=18&wheelwidth=8.5&offset=38&width2=255&aspect2=35&diameter2=18&wheelwidth2=8.5&offset2=38&Submit=Submit http://www.tyrestretch.com/ ...
by fwj01
Sat 17 Sep, 2011 09:28
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Door Pins
Replies: 0
Views: 214

Door Pins

Anyone know how to replace them? I thought it would be an easy twist off job, appears not :(
by fwj01
Tue 23 Aug, 2011 20:56
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Progress! (fwj01's 2.0l - Oxford Green)
Replies: 103
Views: 43169

I like the matte black touches, and my roadster thingies are looking a bit worn too :( Need to know, how do you live with the car being THAT low???? I'm bad enough worrying about mine! Regards, Dave Haha gotta admit I was absolutely bricking it for the first two weeks or so!! Getting in to work is ...
by fwj01
Tue 23 Aug, 2011 19:14
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Progress! (fwj01's 2.0l - Oxford Green)
Replies: 103
Views: 43169

http://i364.photobucket.com/albums/oo83/fwj01/DSC_1711.jpg http://i364.photobucket.com/albums/oo83/fwj01/DSC_1709.jpg Next on the list (after a set of spacers :wink:) is a new set of these..... (The thingy that's got roadster written on it.. lol) The drivers side is really scruffy, will probably pa...
by fwj01
Mon 22 Aug, 2011 19:14
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Progress! (fwj01's 2.0l - Oxford Green)
Replies: 103
Views: 43169

OK, so I'm going to be the troublemaker here! :twisted: Why didn't you just buy an M? :D lol :lol: well, mainly because I was only 20 when I bought it and could only just afford to insure a 2l :wink: I will own an M one day - but I'm never getting rid of this one, It's my baby :D Snap! Just because...
by fwj01
Thu 18 Aug, 2011 20:19
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: FS: Chrome rings for facelift centre console OEM
Replies: 5
Views: 998

Any idea how hard/easy it is to get the original ones off the dash? Or how to get them off?