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Southernboy

I had an issue with the window not stopping at the correct height - you could say it was "over the top".. The adjustment bolt on the regulator appeared to be missing the "stop fitting" inside the door. The bolt passed below and forward of the little welded in stop plate at the top. All the regulator...

Southernboy

In a word - yes. I really don't like it.
The holes are easily repaired and a bit of a paint job won't do any harm. I'm not in a rush, so if I sell it, I'll do the repairs at that time. If I don't sell it and I decide to take it off, it'll be because I want to do the job at that time.

Southernboy

Hi buddy -thanks for the reply. I saw one on eBay in the USA for $ 18.00. Problem was the seller didn't offer international postage, so lost out there. If you're happy with £ 12.00'ish plus postage, I'm okay with that ?? You can just use Royal Mail for postage to me. I'm in Johannesburg - South Afri...

Southernboy

Thanks John... I have managed to find a clear pic of the part, and as you say - one piece.

Southernboy

Lowest point in the world........... Ask Steve Smith (Aussie Cricket Captain)...

Southernboy

Your choices to get a couple of inches are limited to having a professional relocate the mounting studs (front) and threaded bolt holes (rear) to which the seat base rails are fixed. Alternately, you can check the current position of the holes in the seat slides and see if there's a couple of inches...

Southernboy

good thinking - I've sent Mrscalex a message, I'll send one to Spursfan too

Southernboy

Doesn't look the part does it?
Maybe I'll pop down to the BMW guys and they might have a better parts diagram on their systems.
Thanks Alec - appreciate your help good man.

Southernboy

Hi Alec
I had a look at that part too, and as you say it's so small that it's impossible to say what it is. It may well be the part, but if you can have a look on your car, I'd appreciate it.
Cheers

Southernboy

Hi Alec. Sunshine is great thanks! I've found a really nice z3 which is in need of some TLC, so took it on as a restoration project. The parts I need aren't attached in any way to the large "main" wheel arch trim. I have posted a link to a pic on Imgur (haven't figured how to post the pic here yet)....

Southernboy

Can anyone provide the part number for the plastic trim which fits at the top of the front wheel arches and is visible from above when the bonnet is open. I'm after the right front one if anyone can help please. If you click on the link below, you will see a pic of what I'm referring to ... :D https...

Southernboy

Wheel arch liners still required.
But I did find a set of gas struts for the boot, and both L & R side dash top triangular vents.. all for £10...

Anyone have R side seat adjustment switch ??? ( The up/down/forward/back unit ) ??

Southernboy

Thanks for the reply. These vehicles aren't that scarce here, it's just the climate here is such that they never "die", so parts are very hard to come by. In 20 years I have only come across 4 Z3's that have been stripped here. All of them were basically wiped out in accidents, so even those offered...

Southernboy

My new Z3 project has a 3 piece spoiler fitted. I'm not too in love with it TBH. Anyone who might be interested can have a look at the link below for details about this type of spoiler. It is actually a site which provides the fitting instructions. https://bmweba.com/eba-01-29-9-789-714/ Anyhow, hav...

Southernboy

Thanks for the feedback. The gas strut I need is for the boot lid - It only has 1 strut I think - correct me if I'm wrong. The wheel arch liners - yes 2nd hand is what I want as long as they are in good condition. Shipping them is best done by wrapping them up in plastic wrap - ie. no box required. ...

Southernboy

Hi Adam I need the 2 small triangular shaped air vent grill thingies that fit left and right on top the dash adjacent to the 1/4 light windows. Also, if you have the little round screw covers that fit into the dash by the windscreen. The ones that cover the 3 screws which hold that front edge of the...

Southernboy

Hi all. It'll surprise some to hear from me after some 6 months... so hello all. I am in need of some parts and hopefully someone will help. I need an "Airbag" badge which fits to the door card x 1 2 x triangular air vent grills which fit left and right on the top of the dash adjacent to the 1/4 win...

Southernboy

Hi guys. I'm pretty good for an aging old fart. Must admit to having a distinct impression of "slowing down". I certainly don't get as excited about skirt as I used to, and I find curling a curiously interesting sport... :lol: Actually, I'm quite busy with work for which I'm grateful. I consider mys...

Southernboy

Hi buddy. Thanks good man. Feeling more like myself again. I've listed them on eBay too... a tad more than here though...

Southernboy

Hi all. Been a while. I've had some personal issues to deal with lately which have taken up my attention. Anyhow, I have 5 Gearshift trims available for the standard Z3 cars. As you can see in the attached pic, it is as per the M Z3 car trim except it's shaped to fit the standard Z3 console. They ar...

Southernboy

I think you're confused..... The foam is filled into the tube like carrier which extends on each side of the diff. What you're seeing on the video is someone having put foam into the body structure above in an effort to support a weak structure. The post above is referring to item 1 in the graphic b...

Southernboy

Wishing all members a healthy, happy, prosperous and excellent Z017

Southernboy

Merry Christmas to all and keep the magic going as strong as ever.

Southernboy

Last chance this year...... I have just 2 of these gearshift surrounds left. £80 Incl postage.

Southernboy

Collected the parts this morning and started buffing..... Final polish with the Mothers after I've done them all on the buffing wheel... Then tomorrow I'll go see Jeff the plating guy... Who knows, maybe he'll be kind and get them done by friday... may be a bit much to ask, but I certainly will ask....

Southernboy

Something new - a request from another Z3 owner to have the finish in "black chrome" to match his handbrake and gear knob... Anyone wanting this "special" finish please let me know... Pic below is an example of the colour / finish... The Storm knob is actually Titanium coated which is a gas coating ...

Southernboy

Thanks good man - you're booked for one. I'll PM you next week with all the details.
Cheers
Barry

Southernboy

Well I've decided to make up 10 more "M" style gearshift surrounds - that means ten people who want the chromed / polished or brushed aluminium gearshift surround now have the chance to get one before Xmas... Basic price is £60 for polished or brushed aluminium Chromed extra £10 P&P £10 to UK /EU an...

Southernboy

As time goes by, the market will become larger as damage to headlights dries up the available OE replacement units, and as you will appreciate, it's all about having them for those that need / want them. I have no doubt that the complete headlight units will also become sought after for the same rea...

Southernboy

Presumably you've had the wheel alignment checked and set correctly ? Perhaps that's what you mean by laser tracking ? Have you checked the fluid level in the reservoir to ensure it hasn't changed since the change was made, and are you satisfied there are no "odd" noises when turning the steering wh...

Southernboy

BMW do not manufacture oil.... and they don't have a special oil made for them. The BMW specification is available from other sources like Castrol or Shell etc. Lets look at the description from BMW... MTF = Manual Transmission Fluid. LT-1 = Life Time (They don't specify if the "lifetime" is that of...

Southernboy

I have a set of moulds to cast them in. Problem is, the fella that was doing them for me, and at a reasonable price nearly killed himself in a pro cycling off road race... He's not quite been himself since then. He used his head as the primary landing gear, and in spite of wearing a regulation helme...

Southernboy

Hi Pete I don't have any, and not making them any longer. You'll have to shop around for a set of cheap OEM headlights with the clear lenses fitted. Alternately, visit the scrappies and find them there - even if the headlight main lens is broken, the indicator lenses may be recoverable. LHD / RHD is...

Southernboy

The MINI mirror is a tad big !! Do a search on eBay for the M3 or M5 rearview mirror - they're the same as the Z3 M mirrors.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E46-M3-E39- ... 6~&vxp=mtr

Southernboy

" roadster " badging for you.... Size 100mm x 18mm x 3mm thick. (18mm high at the top of the d and t) Available in black, silver aluminium) or real chrome plated Price £ 12 per single item or and £ 10 per additional item. - inclusive of packaging / postage by registered airmail / signed for. If you ...

Southernboy

With all due respect gentlemen, coolant these days is about as highly specced as you can get, and certainly much improved from the stuff BMW were specifying 15 plus years ago when the Z3 came onto the markets. If you make use of a reputable brand like Caltex or Shell, I doubt if it'll ruin your moto...

Southernboy

If you refer to the Z3 Knowledgebase, and go to the "Dashboard removal" item, then within that you will see the "console removal" item - click on that for guidance.

Southernboy

I think the point here is to store the RHD headlights, since the car is and RHD car - that way, restoring it to OEM status will be a simple matter....

Southernboy

I hope you don't have matching boots.....

Southernboy

Hahahaha....Just saw this ad on eBay....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z3-M-HEAD ... Swr7ZW6xvm

Southernboy

You might consider the eBay "projector headlights" as a reasonable option vs looking for a decent set of OEM LHD units - easy install etc and comparable cost to good OEM parts...?? Have a look at the link below...you will need to specify LHD. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-HEADLIGHTS-SET-HEAD-LAMP-LP...

Southernboy

The unit has a little "key" which passes through a small notch cut out in the console hole at the 12 o clock position, ( I think - may be 3 o clock) then turned so the key prevents it coming out. It's a tight fit, and without the console out, you need to access from the driver side by removing the s...

Southernboy

Thanks buddy.. I gather you're almost ready to do the Z4 steering wheel conversion??

Southernboy

Rubber, bulbs and motors off... Leave the plastic clips until you have it warmed up. They can be quite brittle when cold.

Southernboy

Anyone who likes really good Z3 upgrades will like the pics below - I recently posted off 8 gearshift trims to various guys in the UK and Canada... here are some pics of two fellas that received them on friday, and have already fitted them... these were chrome plated and one fella in Canada went for...

Southernboy

Before you start removing clips etc... check to see if the complete headlight will fit into the oven so you can also close the oven door... if not, you'll have to find a mate with a big enough oven..

Southernboy

Removing the headlight from the car is simple - just some screws to be removed. Dismantling / opening up the unit is more complex. There are a bunch of sprung steel clips which need to be popped off that hold the two halves together. then the unit needs to be placed in a pre-heated oven at 100 C. fo...

Southernboy

Here's something to watch when the weather won't let you drive with the top down....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apqDx0o6ZgA

Southernboy

Sadly nobody else makes them. Best option is to find a cheap set of headlights with the clear lenses already fitted. then 2 options - 1. if the headlights are so poor that they cannot be used as a complete unit, you can remove the clear indicator lenses from the units - or 2. if they are in fair sha...

Southernboy

It's your project, and you should do it the way you want to... No doubt you'll have some spares from both vehicles which can be used to offset some costs... Just enjoy yourself and don't hassle about anyone's approval or lack there-of..

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