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by Dakeyras
Tue 06 Aug, 2013 20:22
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Bentley Manual, bumper indicators and side repeaters (sold)
Replies: 3
Views: 639

Re: Bentley Manual, bumper indicators and side repeaters

Skylark wrote:PM sent
All sold to Skylark, will be posted tomorrow. Thanks

Apologies OXO but Skylark was in there first.
by Dakeyras
Mon 05 Aug, 2013 20:42
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Bentley Manual, bumper indicators and side repeaters (sold)
Replies: 3
Views: 639

Bentley Manual, bumper indicators and side repeaters (sold)

The z3 is gone so I've got a few bits, can be collected in Dublin or I'm up north quite a bit so could meet up that direction or I can post to the UK: Bentley manual in pristine condition £50/€60 (postage to UK will be £20 as it's pretty heavy unfortunately) *SOLD* http://i.imgur.com/c1pQ2q2l.jpg Pa...
by Dakeyras
Mon 31 Jan, 2011 22:30
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: stone chips - and the things they make me do
Replies: 10
Views: 2186

Thanks for sharing your experience. I've done this in the past on cars I've had with some bad stone chips and with plenty of care it can give good results but I think with the amount you had I'd be taking the easy solution and get a "blow over" ah but then i'd never have had the chance to...
by Dakeyras
Mon 31 Jan, 2011 22:26
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: stone chips - and the things they make me do
Replies: 10
Views: 2186

we live and learn, if someone can learn from my mistakes then that'll save someone from doing the stupid things I've done for them! The bonnet looks a lot better than before so I'm happy. I'd have been even happier if I hadn't ****** some of it up. But those bits are only ever really going to be not...
by Dakeyras
Mon 31 Jan, 2011 22:21
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: The never ending story
Replies: 23
Views: 3194

since the last post I've managed to change to smoked side repeaters and fit my ACS pedals and that's about all. The cold and snow hasn't helped since its my daily driver too, though I found putting a few blocks in the boot helped over some of the most extreme snow. anyways, after the latest stonechi...
by Dakeyras
Mon 31 Jan, 2011 22:03
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: stone chips - and the things they make me do
Replies: 10
Views: 2186

stone chips - and the things they make me do

so ever since I first got the z3 there were a number of cosmetic things I wanted to do, high on the list was addressing the measle like bonnet which has attracted a rather large amount of stone chips. (Apologies for not great quality pics, camera phone was all I had) It looked thus: http://lh3.ggpht...
by Dakeyras
Thu 29 Jul, 2010 12:14
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Roof's up!? On a day like this!?
Replies: 26
Views: 2351

I can see myself driving top down with snow on the roads!
by Dakeyras
Thu 29 Jul, 2010 11:58
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Z3 Art Car
Replies: 12
Views: 1527

That makes baby jebus cry
by Dakeyras
Thu 29 Jul, 2010 11:53
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Bad day for me and the z
Replies: 46
Views: 4825

:( hope you get it sorted
by Dakeyras
Thu 29 Jul, 2010 11:43
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Claying
Replies: 9
Views: 1239

I think I read somewhere that you should do the wash, clay, wax in the one period if possible. Leaving overnight will let contaminents on the surface before you seal with wax.
by Dakeyras
Thu 29 Jul, 2010 11:33
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Aaargh!
Replies: 9
Views: 1786

Ouch and grrrrr, hope they sort it out properly
by Dakeyras
Thu 29 Jul, 2010 11:27
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: The never ending story
Replies: 23
Views: 3194

Hang_em_high wrote:Coming together nicely.A nice set of smoked side repeaters would look good :wink:
smoked side repeaters on the way via flee bay. ACS pedals arrived today, is it wrong to want to leave work to go and go fit them? :D pics will be added when I get to it, probably tomorrow
by Dakeyras
Thu 29 Jul, 2010 11:21
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: hi all, new to this forum!
Replies: 11
Views: 1217

Welcomes, nice and shiny! :)
by Dakeyras
Wed 28 Jul, 2010 08:23
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Polished Boston Green Zed
Replies: 9
Views: 866

Looking good, shiny is always good! :D
by Dakeyras
Tue 27 Jul, 2010 09:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Boston Green Z3 breaking outside Dublin
Replies: 6
Views: 1184

Apologies all, not going for a look as what I was after is gone. But if I find another I'll let you all know.
by Dakeyras
Sat 24 Jul, 2010 22:53
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: New phone choice
Replies: 20
Views: 3888

I too have heard the android phones are getting better and better ? +1 for android I have a HTC hero with android, newer version is HTC Desire aka Nexus one (google phone). Same breed of animal as an iphone, i prefer android as it's open source and you can tinker more. one big plus for most people ...
by Dakeyras
Sat 24 Jul, 2010 22:34
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: The never ending story
Replies: 23
Views: 3194

Hang_em_high wrote:Coming together nicely.A nice set of smoked side repeaters would look good :wink:
a de-tangoing is on the to-do list! :)
by Dakeyras
Sat 24 Jul, 2010 22:33
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Pics after waxing The Zed
Replies: 8
Views: 1139

gookah wrote:Maybe I keep my cars too clean and shiney to begin with?
Ther is no such thing as too clean and shiney :D

car looks great after the wax!
by Dakeyras
Fri 23 Jul, 2010 16:42
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: MPG on 1.9i + rag prob
Replies: 21
Views: 2009

well I'm off to cut two holes in my floor just in case :)
by Dakeyras
Fri 23 Jul, 2010 12:35
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Magnetic Stoneguards (black)
Replies: 197
Views: 25580

Hang_em_high wrote:Car looks good and thanks for posting up your pic :D
No problem, happy to show your fine work!
by Dakeyras
Fri 23 Jul, 2010 12:32
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: The never ending story
Replies: 23
Views: 3194

sorry, missed the replys. I forgot about taking the tips off to see exactly how it's meant to be. that's another job for this weekend! and alas my lil z has no garage to call home so has to face the elements each night. strangely i've been absentmindedly pondering how joyous having a garage would be...
by Dakeyras
Fri 23 Jul, 2010 12:17
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: My new Zed...
Replies: 11
Views: 1490

great pic on that corner, and lovely car indeed too!
by Dakeyras
Fri 23 Jul, 2010 11:09
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Magnetic Stoneguards (black)
Replies: 197
Views: 25580

Guards arrived today, look great (after I put them on the right way! first put em on upside down. Doh!)

Great job, thanks.

edit to add a pci, hard to see against the dark blue:

Image
by Dakeyras
Fri 23 Jul, 2010 09:43
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: MPG on 1.9i + rag prob
Replies: 21
Views: 2009

Hi, I have the 2.8 and get 37-38 mpg :shock: what's your secret :) I have a 2.8 and was getting an average of 27-28 mpg (mind you i have a pretty heavy right foot at times). I do on average 40m a day mostly motorway driving apart from when i can get out to twisty mountain roads :D So for my last ta...
by Dakeyras
Fri 23 Jul, 2010 09:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Boston Green Z3 breaking outside Dublin
Replies: 6
Views: 1184

Boston Green Z3 breaking outside Dublin

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/carextras/1442651 boston green Z3 breaking in a place outside Dublin if anyone is interested in any bits. I may take the front lights after Monday if they available (the front end is provisionally gone to someone which may include the lights) so if anyone wants some...
by Dakeyras
Mon 19 Jul, 2010 09:19
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Wheel hub painting
Replies: 16
Views: 5067

I thought that might be the case and I'd rather avoid the wall crashing if at all possible :D Best to get the stupid questions out of the way though!
by Dakeyras
Mon 19 Jul, 2010 08:38
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Bentley Workshop manual for Z3
Replies: 2
Views: 628

I'll take that of your hands for 50 plus postage if you'd like to post it over to Dublin. will send you a pm
by Dakeyras
Mon 19 Jul, 2010 08:36
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Wheel hub painting
Replies: 16
Views: 5067

Once again a fine thread resulted in a trip to the shops. Got some caliper paint and some paint for the hubs, now if the rain would stop.

This may seem like a stoopid question but do you (or can you) paint the brake discs as well?
by Dakeyras
Mon 19 Jul, 2010 08:19
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Leather Refurb
Replies: 36
Views: 12943

wow, great job there Jonttt, and there goes another item on my to do list.
by Dakeyras
Mon 19 Jul, 2010 07:53
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Recent Z3 owner
Replies: 5
Views: 951

Car looks great and as mentioned above, great number plate!

I don't know about the lights being more powerful but they do look great though :)
by Dakeyras
Mon 19 Jul, 2010 07:45
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: The never ending story
Replies: 23
Views: 3194

Jacking it up to get to unreachable bits, great idea! Though do you then clean the entire undeside while you're down there? I think I may put that on the to do list :D I've never talked to my neighbors as often either as I'm now outside at the car a lot more so we must remember the social benefits o...
by Dakeyras
Sun 18 Jul, 2010 10:53
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: The never ending story
Replies: 23
Views: 3194

i was running out of time but there is a spot for a screw underneath so i'm presuming i can replace. if i can get outside today i'll investigate a remove and replace. alas i've currently got the job of feeding the hungry masses and for some reason i dont think the'll accept a big mac meal so i can g...
by Dakeyras
Sun 18 Jul, 2010 10:48
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Engine bay clean
Replies: 4
Views: 1076

damn, the experts do it better than me! i'll just have to try harder! :D
by Dakeyras
Sun 18 Jul, 2010 09:35
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: The never ending story
Replies: 23
Views: 3194

i plan to get it even better, i think i may have developed ocd! there are nooks and crannies where i can see dirt, the cheek of the dirt!
by Dakeyras
Sun 18 Jul, 2010 09:18
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: The never ending story
Replies: 23
Views: 3194

The never ending story

Got a few hours yesterday and decided to get into my engine bay. Haven't got around to sorting out a hose and washer which actually goes to the front of the house so i used autoglym machine cleaner and an empty spray bottle. I'm taking it more as a first pass than anything. And the last pics are of ...
by Dakeyras
Thu 15 Jul, 2010 23:38
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: We just bought a Zed!
Replies: 24
Views: 1926

congratulations and happy zedding!
by Dakeyras
Thu 15 Jul, 2010 21:01
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Irish zedders
Replies: 5
Views: 1759

I think they set up their own forum - Irish Zedders will have to check them out too, though this will bring the total joined forums to 4 in the last few weeks purely because of my zed :) Yeah definately if im back down i'll give you a shout! Would be good to get a bit of a run organised! I think i ...
by Dakeyras
Thu 15 Jul, 2010 20:51
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Halfords 2 for 1 all cleaning products
Replies: 24
Views: 2460

a word of warning :head: decided to invest in some Autoglym HD wax as a 2 for 1, just checked them now and one is empty. Will have to mosey back in tomorrow and have a bit of a barney with them. Some sneaky fella off with some free HD wax, now hopefully I don't get stung for it! So no harm in checki...
by Dakeyras
Thu 15 Jul, 2010 16:43
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: New Z3 convert
Replies: 12
Views: 1404

Welcome aboard from another recent convert, lots of great info and advice about these parts. And everyone seems to enjoy pics! :D
by Dakeyras
Thu 15 Jul, 2010 16:35
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Engine bay
Replies: 8
Views: 1002

I'm planning to tackle mine tonight, weather permitting! Once again will be based on advice here and detailing world. Now stay away rain! :(
by Dakeyras
Thu 15 Jul, 2010 16:20
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: iv got to ask..?
Replies: 7
Views: 1142

Jonttt wrote:Have you never seen the film Ghost :D
As long as demi moore comes to do the claying all will be well.
by Dakeyras
Thu 15 Jul, 2010 15:18
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Irish zedders
Replies: 5
Views: 1759

I've spotted two other z's since I've had mine, I even waved as I passed one as I passed but received a scowl! If you're ever down dublin way again let me know and I can make sure you see at least one other z! I'm usually up and down from tyrone every few weeks so if we get a few more people we coul...
by Dakeyras
Thu 15 Jul, 2010 14:34
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Irish zedders
Replies: 5
Views: 1759

Irish zedders

I see there are some older posts about irish cruises but nothing of late. Just wondering are there any other irish zedders on the forum still? I know it isn't just me flying round the country with a big cheesy grin, or is it? :shock:
by Dakeyras
Thu 15 Jul, 2010 13:22
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Regular Polishing
Replies: 9
Views: 1253

It's a confusing world in the world of polishing and waxing! But a few short weeks ago I'd never heard the letters SRP and I thought clay was for pots, wax for candles and detailing was what I did on drawings! And perish the thought of walking or of halfords with more cleaning products than I've eve...
by Dakeyras
Thu 15 Jul, 2010 11:06
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Halfords 2 for 1 all cleaning products
Replies: 24
Views: 2460

I've already been a regular of late in halfords but this might take me back. No harm in having a stockpile!
by Dakeyras
Thu 15 Jul, 2010 10:52
Forum: Computer help
Topic: How to get another email address?
Replies: 3
Views: 5241

If I were you I'd sign up with google. Its probably the best and you have access to their other services with one log in. first useful one that comes to mind for here is uploading pics to picasa to share here :) You can set up your mail program (outlook etc) to get your mail so you don't have to use...
by Dakeyras
Thu 15 Jul, 2010 10:40
Forum: Computer help
Topic: smartphone access for zroadster.net
Replies: 5
Views: 5680

I'll third that suggestion, very handy app. I use it with other forums (on android not an iphone though :) )

I mean to install it on a forum of mine this weekend hopefully which is also phpbb so I'll give some input on the installation procedure etc after. (hopefully it'll be painless)
by Dakeyras
Thu 15 Jul, 2010 09:47
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Magnetic Stoneguards (black)
Replies: 197
Views: 25580

Oh they look good, if you have any left I'd certainly take a set. pm (about to be) sent.
by Dakeyras
Thu 15 Jul, 2010 07:57
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Occupations...what do Zed drivers do for a living???
Replies: 114
Views: 10824

with all the engineers about these parts I guess I'll be the one flying the flag for the architects. :)