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by Jonesy
Sat 15 Sep, 2012 18:23
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Alpine White III 2.8 Eaton M62 build
Replies: 227
Views: 92145

Re: My 2.8 Alpine White Project Update

Daz this is amazing, absolute credit to you, if i wore a hat, I'd take it off. IMO this car must have doubled in value through the work you have put in. I hope your getting pleanty of use out of it!

Luke
by Jonesy
Sun 29 Jul, 2012 20:06
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Gazza? B1UE M on A14
Replies: 3
Views: 714

Gazza? B1UE M on A14

spotted on A14, from a distance and recognised the number plate immediately. followed, flashed and waved from my z4 coupe. friendly wave back.
car looked lovely :D
by Jonesy
Sat 02 Jun, 2012 21:07
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Black Tonneau for sale (cambridge area)
Replies: 4
Views: 798

Re: Black Tonneau for sale (cambridge area)

Sorry to dissapoint Gents, this sold the same day it was listed
regards,
Luke
by Jonesy
Thu 31 May, 2012 19:41
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: z4 coupe - bourn golf club, cambridge
Replies: 0
Views: 476

z4 coupe - bourn golf club, cambridge

blue z4 coupe 30si spotted at bourn golf club in cambridge, i parked next to it in my new silver one :D anybody on here?
by Jonesy
Mon 28 May, 2012 20:03
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: For Sale: 30mm wheel spacers (total) & long bolts
Replies: 2
Views: 585

30mm wheel spacers (total) & long bolts SOLD

sorry snatch, another member has already paid for them!
by Jonesy
Mon 28 May, 2012 15:56
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: For Sale: 30mm wheel spacers (total) & long bolts
Replies: 2
Views: 585

For Sale: 30mm wheel spacers (total) & long bolts

fits all Z3's as far as i'm aware, 30mm spacers (15mm each side) great for filling the arches of a lowered car, but just as suitible for a standard car, used on my z3 (now sold) for about 8 months iirc. in good used codition, not worth much but £50ish new on ebay £20 Delivered - PM me if your intere...
by Jonesy
Tue 15 May, 2012 20:17
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Black Tonneau for sale (cambridge area)
Replies: 4
Views: 798

Black Tonneau for sale (cambridge area)

I'm Part exing my Z3 in for a z4 coupe in the next week or so, which means i can now sell the tonneau cover. located in the cambridge area, willing to deliver locally or buyer to collect, could probably arrange postage but not sure how much it would be. i'll look into it if i have interest Price nee...
by Jonesy
Sat 17 Dec, 2011 12:56
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted: sports / racing / buckets seats
Replies: 0
Views: 316

Wanted: sports / racing / buckets seats

I know its not most peoples thing on here but it cannot hurt to ask if anyone has anything knocking around that they want to get rid of I just want to point out that the are not for my Z! I want 1 or 2 racing seats for my home entertainment centre (driving simulator) not too bothered what the seats ...
by Jonesy
Sat 05 Nov, 2011 20:52
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Zi's marmite Z3.... Now on corvette rims :)
Replies: 112
Views: 47852

last two pics.... Drool!
by Jonesy
Fri 28 Oct, 2011 20:29
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: For Sale: Z3M Roadstar Alloy Wheels - On eBay - £375 Auction
Replies: 13
Views: 1757

unfortunately not, althougth you have the lovely wide rear, you also have a wider stance as standard meaning the same would be an issue for you. the way to sort this for you would be to fit the early 1.9 or M suspension to shorten the distance between the wheels. basically the opposite to the above ...
by Jonesy
Fri 28 Oct, 2011 07:33
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: For Sale: Z3M Roadstar Alloy Wheels - On eBay - £375 Auction
Replies: 13
Views: 1757

these will not fit as a bolt on mod, to make them fit you will need to put skinnyer (stretched) tyres on & roll and flare the wheel arches or if you can find the parts second hand the rear bumper, rear wings and side skirts from an early 2.8 (widebody) will eliminate any issues simply put, the r...
by Jonesy
Mon 24 Oct, 2011 20:47
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: For Sale: Z3M Roadstar Alloy Wheels - On eBay - £375 Auction
Replies: 13
Views: 1757

Had lots of interest but no bidders so starting price has be reduced to £300 and has been relisted for another week
by Jonesy
Sun 23 Oct, 2011 07:09
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: For Sale: Z3M Roadstar Alloy Wheels - On eBay - £375 Auction
Replies: 13
Views: 1757

only 10 hours remaining and no bids as of yet. grab a bargain!
cheers
Luke
by Jonesy
Mon 17 Oct, 2011 18:39
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: For Sale: Z3M Roadstar Alloy Wheels - On eBay - £375 Auction
Replies: 13
Views: 1757

Okay, as requested a few more pictures of the damaged areas, i have labelled the wheels with the same number as the eBay item description so as to ensure no confusion is made, these wheels are described as front 2 and rear 2: Rear 2 - The Rear Scratch: http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad290/musik2...
by Jonesy
Mon 17 Oct, 2011 16:56
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: For Sale: Z3M Roadstar Alloy Wheels - On eBay - £375 Auction
Replies: 13
Views: 1757

shantybeater wrote:Hello mate, i may be interested. Could you post a close up of the dent in the rear alloy?
there is no "dent" as such in the rear alloy, just a deep scratch around the lip, there is a small dent on one of the fronts however,

pics to follow shortly of the most damaged areas

Luke
by Jonesy
Sun 16 Oct, 2011 17:53
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: For Sale: Z3M Roadstar Alloy Wheels - On eBay - £375 Auction
Replies: 13
Views: 1757

For Sale: Z3M Roadstar Alloy Wheels - On eBay - £375 Auction

Hi All, I have decided to sell my Z3M Roadstars as i don't currently have the time, money or energy to get them to fit properly on my prefacelift Z3 so they must go the starting bid is £375.00 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/220875482887?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 please take ...
by Jonesy
Fri 07 Oct, 2011 21:18
Forum: Performance
Topic: Z3M on non z3 - tyre stretch
Replies: 21
Views: 2699

Yours looks cool on them wheels but mine is quite abit lower than yours is which is causing the problems. Want to make them fit if I can as the look is amazing but if I do decide to give them up I'll Let you know.
by Jonesy
Fri 07 Oct, 2011 21:06
Forum: Performance
Topic: Z3M on non z3 - tyre stretch
Replies: 21
Views: 2699

Excellent mind is made up. What would you drop to next seen a few people on about 215's but I'm thinking this would be too low?
by Jonesy
Fri 07 Oct, 2011 21:06
Forum: Performance
Topic: Z3M on non z3 - tyre stretch
Replies: 21
Views: 2699

Excellent mind is made up. What would you drop to next seen a few people on about 215's but I'm thinking this would be too low?
by Jonesy
Fri 07 Oct, 2011 20:37
Forum: Performance
Topic: Z3M on non z3 - tyre stretch
Replies: 21
Views: 2699

so you recon that you need to run abit more stretch? what would you go for next tyre size wise? think i'll run abit more strecth than what you have now and get the arches rolled and flared and all should be good :)
by Jonesy
Fri 07 Oct, 2011 20:13
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: New Z4 coming into the family tomorrow
Replies: 13
Views: 2317

god that looks good
by Jonesy
Fri 07 Oct, 2011 19:35
Forum: Performance
Topic: Z3M on non z3 - tyre stretch
Replies: 21
Views: 2699

Yeah its down 45 mill from standard already on lowering springs so have some camber but nowhere near enough to make the offset of m wheels. Would arch flaring be a good way to go or is it more trouble than its worth?
by Jonesy
Fri 07 Oct, 2011 19:18
Forum: Performance
Topic: Z3M on non z3 - tyre stretch
Replies: 21
Views: 2699

Camber plates or spring for coilies?
by Jonesy
Fri 07 Oct, 2011 19:09
Forum: Performance
Topic: Z3M on non z3 - tyre stretch
Replies: 21
Views: 2699

Thanks. If your rubbing on thoses I probably will too as you have way more camber than me. Took a quick 5 min trip out and the arches were slicing the tire as opposed to rubbing solid 1mm groove all the way around. Lucky ones bald anyway. I am now wondering as weather to go down the stretch and roll...
by Jonesy
Fri 07 Oct, 2011 15:54
Forum: Performance
Topic: Z3M on non z3 - tyre stretch
Replies: 21
Views: 2699

the fronts are 225/45/17 i was just wondering if this would work on the back too?
by Jonesy
Fri 07 Oct, 2011 15:34
Forum: Performance
Topic: Z3M on non z3 - tyre stretch
Replies: 21
Views: 2699

garythefish wrote:Worth checking with the tyre fitter also.
tyre fitter is a friend of a friend who works at my local bmw indy, he said he will stretch to an extent
by Jonesy
Fri 07 Oct, 2011 15:29
Forum: Performance
Topic: Z3M on non z3 - tyre stretch
Replies: 21
Views: 2699

haha i hope so, or i dont know what these guys are selling: http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?details=Ordern&cart_id=25236226.110.2590&typ=R-128665&ranzahl=4&Breite=225&Quer=35&Felge=17&Speed=H&weiter=0&kategorie=6&Ang_pro_Seite=15&Transport=P&dsco...
by Jonesy
Fri 07 Oct, 2011 14:56
Forum: Performance
Topic: Z3M on non z3 - tyre stretch
Replies: 21
Views: 2699

oh and forgot to mention the rear is lowered 45mm
by Jonesy
Fri 07 Oct, 2011 14:54
Forum: Performance
Topic: Z3M on non z3 - tyre stretch
Replies: 21
Views: 2699

Z3M on non z3 - tyre stretch

hi all, managed to pick up some z3m roadstars for a decent price and now im wondering what tyres to go for on my early narrow body 1.9 current tyres are 245/40/17 and are rubbing lightly over bumps, in sharp bends and at full throttle. if anyone knows better, what tyres should i go for to stop rubbi...
by Jonesy
Wed 31 Aug, 2011 18:56
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Feeler: Wanted: 2.8 Wide body rear arches & bumper
Replies: 3
Views: 619

Feeler: Wanted: 2.8 Wide body rear arches & bumper

as title, thinking about doing the 2.8 widebody rear mod to my 'early' 1.9 and then go for m wheels or something else nice and wide so just a feeler to see if anyone has any of these panels kicking around, no luck on ebay at the momement so let me know if you have these parts and what sort of price ...
by Jonesy
Wed 31 Aug, 2011 18:47
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: The Z Replacement
Replies: 15
Views: 2576

personally i really like the coupe, which a lot of others will not, the convertable im not so keen on but theres no denying that its great value for money, much like the zeds these days, the car looks like its worth 2-3 time what you paid for it
all the best
luke
by Jonesy
Fri 26 Aug, 2011 18:47
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: z3 spotted in new film (rise of the planet of the apes)
Replies: 8
Views: 1140

yours is cooler :lol:
by Jonesy
Fri 26 Aug, 2011 18:00
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: z3 spotted in new film (rise of the planet of the apes)
Replies: 8
Views: 1140

i also spotted this when watching the film and couln't resist pointing it out to everyone i was with!

luke
by Jonesy
Sun 21 Aug, 2011 16:09
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Jonesy's Z3 Build Thread (U/D 23/06/11)
Replies: 42
Views: 6910

Yeah will post it up as soon as I get to a pc. Although just a search on eBay for the cheapest ones should bring it up....
by Jonesy
Sun 21 Aug, 2011 16:03
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Jonesy's Z3 Build Thread (U/D 23/06/11)
Replies: 42
Views: 6910

Yeah its just new springs off eBay. Everything else is standard except for the spacers on the rear
by Jonesy
Sun 21 Aug, 2011 15:58
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Jonesy's Z3 Build Thread (U/D 23/06/11)
Replies: 42
Views: 6910

Not quite sure what your getting at? Kinda looks like its touching the bonnet because of the camera angle. But its level and has no dents or scratches so I'm not sure what your in about? Sorry
by Jonesy
Sun 21 Aug, 2011 15:22
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Jonesy's Z3 Build Thread (U/D 23/06/11)
Replies: 42
Views: 6910

Not quite sure what your seeing as its completely fine :s but thanks anyway
by Jonesy
Sun 21 Aug, 2011 13:18
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Jonesy's Z3 Build Thread (U/D 23/06/11)
Replies: 42
Views: 6910

time for an update, the suspension has now been lowered. thats 30mm at the rear and 45mm on the front. £70 delivered springs off of eBay seem to be more comforatble than my standard spings were. Also now have 13mm spacers on the rears to fill the arch a bit better before: http://i944.photobucket.com...
by Jonesy
Sun 21 Aug, 2011 12:34
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Zi's marmite Z3.... Now on corvette rims :)
Replies: 112
Views: 47852

Its pretty good. Looks like it should have come like it from the factory. Tbh was expecting it a little lower will post up some pics soon in the gallery
Luke

EDIT: pictures as promised http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... 373#303373
by Jonesy
Sun 21 Aug, 2011 08:24
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Zi's marmite Z3.... Now on corvette rims :)
Replies: 112
Views: 47852

there are a few of us youngsters around. i'm 21 and from cambridge so not miles away from you. car looks great, just had mine lowered and i was worried about a 45mm drop on the front lol

luke
by Jonesy
Tue 16 Aug, 2011 18:56
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Toms 1.9 roadster project
Replies: 55
Views: 10371

exactly how mine would look if i had more spare cash! top job
by Jonesy
Mon 15 Aug, 2011 18:57
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 Hard Top For Sale - Black
Replies: 3
Views: 904

fitting kit?
by Jonesy
Mon 15 Aug, 2011 18:57
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: WANTED: Z3 Wheel Spacers
Replies: 0
Views: 252

WANTED: Z3 Wheel Spacers

as title, just bought some 30mm lowering springs and following loads of previous threads on here I'm sure i'll need spacers. think 10mm is most recommended but if anyone knows better please let me know. some on ebay for around £45.00 with longer bolts so cheaper than that is what im after. your old ...
by Jonesy
Fri 24 Jun, 2011 18:32
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Jonesy's Z3 Build Thread (U/D 23/06/11)
Replies: 42
Views: 6910

well i've dropped the rediculous mod list and have opted to go a little more covert/subtle...

next job is an oil service at my local indy - around £100
then looking at better, bmw wheels - around £400
& Hopefully eisenmann exhaust - around £700 all in and fitted

but thats about it for now
by Jonesy
Fri 24 Jun, 2011 08:12
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Jonesy's Z3 Build Thread (U/D 23/06/11)
Replies: 42
Views: 6910

From picture 1? That's our dog Belle. She's my number one car cleaning fan and will sit outside and watch me for hours. Also she likes a ride out in the Z now and then. But only when she's clean and even then I cover the passenger side with a blanket!
by Jonesy
Thu 23 Jun, 2011 20:42
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Jonesy's Z3 Build Thread (U/D 23/06/11)
Replies: 42
Views: 6910

Well time for an update as its been a long long time since my last one. Not alot has changed really except for the private number plate, but I took an hour out this evening to give it a good clean (no polish though, started to get dark) anyway heres the pics (excuse the phone camera pictures, don't ...
by Jonesy
Tue 21 Jun, 2011 15:06
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Z3 M Coupe
Replies: 21
Views: 4912

love the car, looks great. want a black coupe so much now :bawl:
Luke
by Jonesy
Wed 08 Jun, 2011 20:05
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Hamann wheel refurb
Replies: 15
Views: 1602

"Blimey, I'd start a business making those flippers if I was you."

+1

i'd have a set :lol:
by Jonesy
Wed 08 Jun, 2011 18:44
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Hamann wheel refurb
Replies: 15
Views: 1602

+1 for front flippers location please

very nice, wheels look great