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danteblitz

Hey guys, After a good few years I decided to re-visit this issue. Here's a brief summary of the story so far: --- My Z3 had a business tape head unit - In 2010 I bought a Dension Gatway 300. The aim was to play mp3 files from my usb key via the stock head unit. Dension's compatibility list stated t...

danteblitz

Any views on whether I should keep hold of the old head unit / CD stacker or try and sell it on?

Is it the CD or tape version? Im interested in a BMW Business CD head unit if you've got one going.

danteblitz

Did you receive my PM Foxfoz72?

danteblitz

Anyone got a spare one?

danteblitz

is this still available?

danteblitz

Thanks for the info Rich. Was not aware of that

danteblitz

anyone got a spare unit?

danteblitz

let me know if you have any.

danteblitz

Still after one if anyone has one lying around.

danteblitz

PM sent.

danteblitz

anyone got a one they dont need.

danteblitz

Guys, The issue here is to do with iBus. ALL the aftermarket iPod and Aux connections for BMW of our era are designed for the BMW iBus (communication protocol used by E46, E39, etc..). The Z3 with a CD changer A and radio/tape head unit is NOT iBus. The single CD head unit IS iBus. the reason these...

danteblitz

Hey guys, The Gateway basically plugs into the cd changer port of the bmw Business head unit and fools it to thinking a cd changer is present. it then allows you to play mp3's from a usb key or ipod from the hu's cd changer mode. I have connected it up ok (its pretty easy). However no matter what I ...

danteblitz

I dont have the cd changer and dont intend on using it. The gateway 300 works by fooling the headunit into beileiving its the cd changer, allowing me to select and play mp3's from my usb key in the dash. It has a cd changer plug that I inserted into the back of the headunit. According to their manua...

danteblitz

It should be compatable according to Dension's webite and documentation.

danteblitz

Hey guys, Merry Xmas. Had some time free over holidays so have been trying to install my dension gateway 300 in my z3. I have BMW business head unit. Have installed as per instructions and everything appears in correct place. However I cannot get the CD chnager mode on the headunit. I only have FM a...

danteblitz

Hi Indy,

Can you play wav files from the memory card on the Traffic Pro or does it have ipod support?

danteblitz

Anyone got a spare cable by any chance or know where i can get one cheap??? bmw want 50 odd quid.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do ... g=65&fg=10

part number 65128369853 (number 4 in diagram)

danteblitz

If anyone is selling a Becker head unit please let me know.

danteblitz

Last week I bought a zed. The driver's side has some leather wear. http://leder.pflege.de has been reccomended to me. I have also searched this forum and seen a few people reccomend liquid leather. The other alternative I am considering is to take the car to an upholster and have them repair it. If ...

danteblitz

Do you guys have the 7944 model?

danteblitz

How much do they go for roughly?

danteblitz

I like this idea.

Which model do you have or reccomend??

Im looking on ebay.de and prices range for different models. Some are 900 euros.

danteblitz

Does the becker allow me to play mp3 files from a usb key?

danteblitz

Hi there. Im looking to upgrade the sound in my zed. Currently it has the basic BMW business unit in there. One requirement is that the unit does not have a face off. I want the unit to always sit there and not require me to take the face off whenever I leave the car. I also want the unit to match t...

danteblitz

Re the leather refurb = worth reading this: http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=21648 there are cheaper options but in my experience these guys give 100% colour match out the tin. Anyone got any ideas what the exact colour for the leather is? Had a look here and it appear to be beige ore...

danteblitz

Thx for the advice guys. Gonna look into sorting the leather as per the thred you posted and also getting me a replacement boot lid. Today I oreder the Dension Gateway 300 to allow me to play mp3s from a usb key. Ive got a great Alpine head unit that I bought earlier this year. It was used on previo...

danteblitz

I was thinking that black mats will complement the black interior pieces. I will clean th current mats properly and see how they look.

Might even keep them permanently.

Does anyone if theres a way to sort out the leather wear on the driver's seat?

danteblitz

AFAIK the "silver" ones are chrome to match the other bits. I did dig up one interesting thread for you, but sadly the pic of the blanking studs is no longer on the net. http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=11768&highlight=blanking+rack Cheers R. Cheers for that. I did read ...

danteblitz

daaaaamn. just tried the guy on gumtree but its sold.

danteblitz

I may eventually do that but for the time being I need to remove the rack and cover the holes.

danteblitz

Last week I purchased my first z3 and am loving it. It came with a luggage rack that Im not too keen on. I spoke my local bmw parts department about blanking plugs to fill the holes left from removal of the rack. The guy at bmw told me that there are 2 options available to me: 1. the cheap blanking ...

danteblitz

Was thinking about getting another boot lid from a breakers yard. However a friend of mine told me that it will be almost impossible to get it as tightly aligned as the current lid.

Also the paint work is likeley to be slightly different. Has anyone else done this?

danteblitz

You know what. Rightly said.

danteblitz

Sounds like you got a good deal. I didnt get any warranty with the car as I bought it from a small independant dealer. I dont really like the colour or pattern of the carpets so thats why I want to replace them. I will probably cleam then with carpet cleaner untill I get new ones though. thx for the...

danteblitz

After months of searching for a zed a finally got mine. Here’s a little background as to what I was after and how it all went down... I was looking for an automatic, 3.0L zed with a hardtop. As I live in London it had to be an auto. I hate using manual’s in the city streets. Initially I was after to...

danteblitz

swamper wrote:i voted coupe............theres just something about them

Dont know. I havnt been in the z3 world for too long but the coupe doesnt really do it for me.

Maybe its for the zed connoisseurs????

danteblitz

My bad.

I thought the ///M was identitcal to the pre-facelift (widebody) with regards to the general body shape, excusing of course the M styling tweaks.

Am i wrong to presume this??

I did try to edit this post and add an ///M ption but it wont let me edit the poll options no more.

danteblitz

btw. am a complete noobie so forgive me if im not using the correct terms for each of the body shapes.

danteblitz

Apologies if this has already been asked. I did a search but couldnt find anything... I am currently looking at getting me a z3 and have been to see a few. Original I said to myself that I would only get a facelift model but then went to see a pre-facelist wide-bodied 2.8. I was quite suprised at ho...

danteblitz

I forgot to mention that its an automatic. Im looking for an automatic, 2.2L+, low mileage (under 60k) and full bmw service history. Im also trying to avoid a zed in silver, black or white. Ideally I want topaz blue with cream leather interior. The zed Im looking at is neither of those colours but i...

danteblitz

Hey guys, I have been searching for a z3 for a while now. A friend's cousin has one and said he'll sell it to me 6,200 pounds. Its a 1999 2.8 with low mileage (43K), 2 previous owners and full bmw service history. It has a hardtop and electric seats. I have been to see it and it looks like its in ve...

danteblitz

yep. thats what this particular z3 has. So it doesnt neccessarily mean that the rest of the car will be rotting away if there is corrosion on the bootlock right?. The rest of the body could potentially be corrosion/rust free right? also... Does anyone know the rough cost of fixing the bootlock corro...

danteblitz

hi guys, I have found a z3 that i am thinking of buying. As yet I have only seen pictures of it as it is located 400 miles away. I asked the dealer to send me high res photos of the car and specifically asked for a picture of the book lock. I have seen another z3 which had corrosion. The picture whi...

danteblitz

currently im checking the following sites for used z3's...

zroadster
pistonheads
autotrader
ebay
gumtree
carandclassic

are there any other sites you guys can reccomend?

danteblitz

thanks for clarifying. i guess a 3.0 it is then.

danteblitz

Ive thought about getting one without the hardtop if it comes along.

Also if i find the right car with more than 2 owners I will probably go for it.

These are the 2 requirements that I could probably sacrifice.

danteblitz

Thx.

I know its a very specific set or requirements. I reckon its gonna take a while to find the right one, unless I get lucky.

danteblitz

I am after a very specific z3. I have been searching for a while but so far no joy. Here is a list of my ideal requirements: - year 2000 or newer. Ideally a 2002. - automatic transmission. - Hardtop. - 2.2 or higher. Ideally a 2.8 - upto 70,000 miles - Ideally no more than 2 previous owners - Full s...

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