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by jamesac
Sun 03 Oct, 2010 10:07
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 1.9 for sale.
Replies: 13
Views: 1184

PRICE REDUCED TO £2900 if any one is interested, full ad pasted below You are bidding on a BMW Z3 finished in Altantic Blue with Cream Interior. The Car has 1.9 4 cylinder engine producing 140 BHP, Mechanically sound, no leaks or problems, gear changes are smooth and it pulls well. It has an air fil...
by jamesac
Wed 29 Sep, 2010 20:49
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 1.9 for sale.
Replies: 13
Views: 1184

bump as relisted on ebay
by jamesac
Wed 22 Sep, 2010 12:13
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 1.9 for sale.
Replies: 13
Views: 1184

Good point Mad Max, however i dont want to get into a slanging match about where the car is from or made, all i did was put the statement that the car is solid and reliable as it is german, regardless of where it was made!!!
by jamesac
Wed 22 Sep, 2010 06:59
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 1.9 for sale.
Replies: 13
Views: 1184

HI BonBon, i have changed the listing to include the mileage, (i spent ages typing the original advert up then the internet went down so i had to start again and realised this morning i had left it out) and i take it you mean the Z3 was built in america?! because surely you know that BMW is a GERMAN...
by jamesac
Tue 21 Sep, 2010 20:32
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 1.9 for sale.
Replies: 13
Views: 1184

by jamesac
Sat 18 Sep, 2010 16:58
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 1.9 for sale.
Replies: 13
Views: 1184

also the pics show the bmw missing on the photo, it has a new one on now, i will update the photos with pics of the interior too,
by jamesac
Sat 18 Sep, 2010 16:57
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 1.9 for sale.
Replies: 13
Views: 1184

Z3 1.9 for sale.

Hi all, well my Zed ownership has been brief but it must go as i need to get myself an oilburner.

link below
by jamesac
Thu 16 Sep, 2010 20:19
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Selling my Zed, Should i?
Replies: 12
Views: 1380

i live in the south west and drove to newcastle the other day and my ears and back are still suffering!
by jamesac
Thu 16 Sep, 2010 18:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Selling my Zed, Should i?
Replies: 12
Views: 1380

Selling my Zed, Should i?

due to a change with my work which means i am travelling a lot more, i am looking at getting a 530d and selling my zed, as a dealer would give me peanuts for it, i would look to sell it private. however is it worth selling now or will i suffer for it as its becoming the winter months. i have a hardt...
by jamesac
Sat 04 Sep, 2010 13:36
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Some Photos of my Zed,
Replies: 1
Views: 831

Some Photos of my Zed,

Hi all, i never posted photos of my zed when i joined as it was in a bit of a mess, but ive given it a polish and fitted my new wheels and its looking much better now and acceptable for the forum, sorry for pic quality, taken with my iphone as cant find rechargables for the camera! http://img818.ima...
by jamesac
Fri 03 Sep, 2010 19:45
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: removing sticker residue
Replies: 10
Views: 1759

tried, wd40, meths and turps, all no good, i managed to remove it with petrol and a few hours graft (blisters to prove it!)
by jamesac
Fri 03 Sep, 2010 19:39
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: new owner of z3, confused about what speakers are needed???
Replies: 2
Views: 1425

ive recently upgraded my speakers as the standard ones are poor (in my opinion) you can fit 5 1/2 in the front, buy a decent set of component speakers (seperate tweeter for the door) and forget the rears, they are not worth the effort (trust me i spent days experimenting putting rear speakers) altho...
by jamesac
Thu 02 Sep, 2010 15:38
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: thirsty!
Replies: 12
Views: 1692

My gauge on my 1.9 shows as half full for ages then dramatically drops below 1/4 then I have about 10 miles before the tank shows empty I think the gauge needs changing but no doubt your may not be working correctly and giving false readings
by jamesac
Wed 01 Sep, 2010 11:42
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Becker Headunit for sale on Z3mCoupe
Replies: 8
Views: 1074

gooner14 you have PM
by jamesac
Mon 30 Aug, 2010 21:15
Forum: Performance
Topic: Airbox Swop
Replies: 3
Views: 998

car went with k & n on it, but i bought a new one and fitted it this weekend, sounds much better and seems a little smoother to pickup speed now
by jamesac
Sat 28 Aug, 2010 21:58
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Spare Spacesaver wheel!!!
Replies: 41
Views: 2484

i got a flat the other week, spent an hour trying to undo the spare from under the car, that gave up after being on the car for 5 mnutes, its currently sitting in the back garden and going to the tip!
by jamesac
Fri 27 Aug, 2010 20:58
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Alloy Wheels for Sale, original BMW
Replies: 3
Views: 834

from the looks of the wheels they are all the same size
by jamesac
Fri 27 Aug, 2010 07:10
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Alloy Wheels for Sale, original BMW
Replies: 3
Views: 834

by jamesac
Fri 27 Aug, 2010 06:58
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: FS: Tonneau Cover_ new price
Replies: 7
Views: 830

i may be interested, sounds silly but can this be put on when a hard top is oon as i like to use the space behind the seats and when my hardtop comes and is fitted, the collapsed roof wont be very neat and tidy
by jamesac
Wed 25 Aug, 2010 16:17
Forum: Performance
Topic: Airbox Swop
Replies: 3
Views: 998

she has a 3 series sorry forgot to mention!
by jamesac
Tue 24 Aug, 2010 20:32
Forum: Performance
Topic: Airbox Swop
Replies: 3
Views: 998

Airbox Swop

hi all, a couple of weeks ago, my missus put her car up for sale, it didnt sell but we got her a new one and so i am reselling it for a lot less than she wants on the condition i can have some of the stuff off it, it has a K & N induction kit with a cold feed etc, can i take this out of her 2.8 ...
by jamesac
Tue 24 Aug, 2010 19:37
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: BMW Z3 Hardtop in Silver with Genuine Locking kit....
Replies: 11
Views: 2424

i agree about the price, i paid just a little more for my Z3 itself!
by jamesac
Tue 24 Aug, 2010 05:17
Forum: Performance
Topic: Bootlid Brake light replacement
Replies: 9
Views: 1173

Ragtop wrote:
jamesac wrote:infact ive found one. second pic on here http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=26843


You're not having it!!! Its mine. :lol:
ok i would settle for the whole car then!!!!! :lol:
by jamesac
Tue 24 Aug, 2010 05:16
Forum: Performance
Topic: Bootlid Brake light replacement
Replies: 9
Views: 1173

thanks all for that, yes mine is pre face lift, not to worry ill see how much one is from the dealer, :shock:
by jamesac
Mon 23 Aug, 2010 21:04
Forum: Performance
Topic: Bootlid Brake light replacement
Replies: 9
Views: 1173

infact ive found one. second pic on here http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=26843
by jamesac
Mon 23 Aug, 2010 20:53
Forum: Performance
Topic: Bootlid Brake light replacement
Replies: 9
Views: 1173

BTW its the bootlid one, sorry forgot that bit!
by jamesac
Mon 23 Aug, 2010 20:53
Forum: Performance
Topic: Bootlid Brake light replacement
Replies: 9
Views: 1173

Bootlid Brake light replacement

Hi all, ive just noticed (as my wife was driving) that the cars brake light is not working, i took the cover off and the place is empty???!!!!!! so whilst i was at it, does anyone know if i can get an LED replacement for it that would fit, maybe as a complete clear unit to go with the clear rear lig...
by jamesac
Mon 23 Aug, 2010 11:57
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: Project for the Weekend, Speaker Installation (front & B
Replies: 10
Views: 3033

the spacers i bought are designed to mount 6.5" speakers in a smaller hole, the speakers i bought VIBE SEK 50 Kevlar 270w 5.25" Components and deffo the right size, but the screw holes dont fit, so i took the original speaker out and remarked the holes and drilled into the spacers for the ...
by jamesac
Mon 23 Aug, 2010 06:19
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: removing sticker residue
Replies: 10
Views: 1759

removing sticker residue

hi all, when i got my zed, it has a black vinyl covering on the outside of the windscreen which looked awful, it was repaired with gaffa tape where it was ripped etc, so i decided whilst we had an hour of sun, to take it off, out with the wifes hairdryer i managed to pull the lot off and it looks 10...
by jamesac
Mon 23 Aug, 2010 06:17
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: Project for the Weekend, Speaker Installation (front & B
Replies: 10
Views: 3033

hi wonderloaf, i bought the spacers from thompsons in macclesfield for £6, i then took the original BMW speaker out and drilled the holes, the original is a silly size and unless you want to drill into the bodywork. the 6 /1/2 are too big and the 5 1/4 although i think they are 5" are too small...
by jamesac
Sat 21 Aug, 2010 14:07
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: Project for the Weekend, Speaker Installation (front & B
Replies: 10
Views: 3033

i have been considering the sub that goes in the "cupboard" as my missus calls it, but i have bought an underfloor one from ebay, hopefully it will be ok but if its no good ill be sending it back, its not arrived yet but when it does, ill be looking at fitting it under my seat so far i hav...
by jamesac
Sat 21 Aug, 2010 09:36
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Alloy Wheels for Sale, original BMW
Replies: 3
Views: 834

Alloy Wheels for Sale, original BMW

Hi there on my Zed it came with some 17" 5 spoke alloy wheels, not sure of the model but they have stamps on them. i have enclosed a photo of these from another car but will post proper photos when it stops raining, Ive just bought some 19"s for my zed, The wheels could do with a refurb as...
by jamesac
Mon 16 Aug, 2010 19:59
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: 4" speakers for rear install of Z3
Replies: 9
Views: 720

sold now to vic - z3 :)
by jamesac
Mon 16 Aug, 2010 19:32
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: 4" speakers for rear install of Z3
Replies: 9
Views: 720

Pm right back at ya!
by jamesac
Sun 15 Aug, 2010 20:02
Forum: Better Driving
Topic: If I Was A Traffic Cop I'd.......
Replies: 144
Views: 78330

clowns who think that on a sunday night on the M5 with NO ONE around, can drive at 55/60 MPH in the middle lane, i drive in the left hand lane if no one is on the motorway but why do these people do this??????!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i have to move over two lanes to overtake and then move back two lanes due t...
by jamesac
Sun 15 Aug, 2010 19:55
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: 4" speakers for rear install of Z3
Replies: 9
Views: 720

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by jamesac
Sun 15 Aug, 2010 19:41
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: 4" speakers for rear install of Z3
Replies: 9
Views: 720

4" speakers for rear install of Z3

hi all, i have a set of speakers for sale if anyone wants them before i chuck them on ebay, they are 4" so will fit in the back, 2 way, made by edge, they say 120watt (40 rms) on them and are finished in orange

£10 if anyone wants them otherwise ill chuck em on ebay

thanks
by jamesac
Sun 15 Aug, 2010 19:01
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: Project for the Weekend, Speaker Installation (front & B
Replies: 10
Views: 3033

Update on the install! i started this today as it was chucking it down yesterday! anyways, i stripped the car, took the side plastics, rear plastics with cover and started to run cables. first was the fronts, i had bought some vibe 5 1/2" components for the mid to go in the footwell and tweeter...
by jamesac
Thu 12 Aug, 2010 19:37
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: 318ti (w reg) dakar yellow
Replies: 2
Views: 480

to clarify, im not swopping my Zed!
by jamesac
Thu 12 Aug, 2010 19:21
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: 318ti (w reg) dakar yellow
Replies: 2
Views: 480

318ti (w reg) dakar yellow

hi there, we have been offered a swop with one of these, the bloke says they are limited production of 200 but the bmw customer service doesnt seem to think so!

anyone know anything about it, its yellow with black leather, 318ti

thanks in advance
by jamesac
Wed 11 Aug, 2010 19:11
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wifes BMW for sale, not a Zed but still a Beemer!
Replies: 0
Views: 633

Wifes BMW for sale, not a Zed but still a Beemer!

Hi all

due to my wife getting a new job further afield she is looking at getting rid of her 328, not sure if anyone would be interested but i thought it would be ok to post the link incase any one is interested

http://birmingham.gumtree.com/birmingha ... 10890.html

thanks
by jamesac
Tue 10 Aug, 2010 19:46
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: Missing tweeter from my new zed?
Replies: 8
Views: 1974

you can have my originals after the weekend all being well with my install!!!!!!! they are both working
by jamesac
Tue 10 Aug, 2010 19:45
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: Project for the Weekend, Speaker Installation (front & B
Replies: 10
Views: 3033

Project for the Weekend, Speaker Installation (front & B

Hi all i am new on here but since buying my Zed, there are a couple of things i wanted to sort out, this weekend (weather permitting) i will be looking at replacing the speakers in the car and adding a sub, ive got for 5" 2 way components in the front and back and hoping these will fit ok, i ca...
by jamesac
Tue 10 Aug, 2010 19:18
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: New phone choice
Replies: 20
Views: 3899

i have an iphone 3g for personal and a 8810 bberry pearl for work, i hate the bb as my thumbs are far to big and i hate the way the keys lay out, i would be looking to upgrade to the touch pro 2 though soon (when my contract expires), android OS is very quick. i was looking at the Iphone4 but i thin...
by jamesac
Sun 08 Aug, 2010 20:29
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Z3 Newbie here
Replies: 1
Views: 464

Z3 Newbie here

Hi everyone, i have taken the plunge and purchased a 98 Z3 in Atlantic Blue and am very pleased with it, it was not something i had considered as i had a boxster in mind, however i chose the z3 as i got it for an absolute bargain, plus we have had many BMWs over the years and always found them to be...