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Hi.

I need to replace one of these rubber pipes due to cracking. Can anybody point me in the right direction as to where I can get them?

Many thanks.

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Thanks Del.
It's going in for MOT on Saturday (if it'll start up to get there). So depending how that goes will swap the starter out.
Thanks again for your help.

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Please check the attached video. Can anyone advise what the issue is? Just replaced the battery and now this has started to happen. Seems to start on the 2nd turn, but first time you get that awful noise. Is it the starter motor that needs replacing? Also, can you hear the high pitched whine that st...

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I just started the refurbishment of my wing mirror bases today. One down and one to go... obviously. :? Anyway, I noticed rust at the front of the drivers side sill and was wondering if I need to remove the sill, or if I can mask and paper it off to repair in place and blend the paint down towards t...

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I need to get something done with my drivers door, as the paint is a little knackered in places. I see I have 2, maybe 3 options. 1. Door respray. May need to get other panels blended in. Will it still be noticeable? 2. Full respray. Cost, ouch! 3. Find replacement door from a Titan Silver Z3 that i...

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Brilliant. I'll take a look in to that then.
I'd love to see some pics of the set up if you get a chance.

Thanks again TAV.

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Hi TAV, I'm just about to purchase a kayak and have been wondering the same thing. When possible I will use our Ford Kuga and roofbars, but did wonder if there was a way to somehow transport it (literally a mile) safely and securely down the road to the river if my wife happens to be out in the big ...

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Thanks again for all the advice.
One last thing... just collected the wheels and notice upon getting home that 2 are fitted with 205/55/R16. I was lead to believe they were all 225/50/R16, as is currently fitted to my car.
Is there going to be an issue fitting the 205's to the front?

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Ok. That makes it clearer. Thanks everyone.
Spacers only really for the rear then I guess? Would the car need realigning after this?

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Thanks for the replies Marc and Gazza.
So is there no point in using them to widen the stance of the wheels a little, so they don't appear so recessed?

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Hi. Collecting some new alloys tonight (style 136) and I notice the offset of 47 is higher than what is currently fitted (46). I know it's only 1mm but it suddenly got me looking in to the idea of spacers. I have a facelift Z. I think I know the answer to this one... but are the 'alloy wheel spacer ...

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Hi, I am selling a Fapa FP230 boot rack. It measures 128cm x 50cm. A full rundown of the cars it will fit can be found here: http://www.roofbox.co.uk/unispapp.html It was bought to be used... it has not been used. It is therefore, for sale. Here is a photo of it fitted to my car. http://dl.dropbox.c...

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Sold.

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Hi.

I have a pair of genuine BMW chrome gills for sale, as I'm just not that keen with them on my silver Z.
They are in very good condition.
If you're interested then please feel free to drop me a line with an offer.

Thanks

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Excellent, thanks.
Going for the Brembo Max.
Just got to decide which pads... Any final tips would be appreciated.

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Do you know if the Brembo Max are a straight on the 1.9? Or do they require a calliper upgrade?

Thanks.

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Thanks for the replies. I found the Mintex discs and pads for £51.25 (ex vat). So having read some previous glowing reports about them in the forums I think I'll go for them. Is there any point/advantage in doing the rear discs and pads whilst I'm getting dirty with the car? I just had it serviced a...

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Hi, Just looking to purchase new discs and pads for my Z. Was going to get Pagid all round, from Euro Car Parts... then I found Brembo on Amazon. I always thought Brembo were half decent, but are about £20+ cheaper just for the front discs. Linky here: http://amzn.to/q7T8FD Are they any good, or sho...

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I hope you don't mind me resurrecting this thread. I just had Chips Away out to price up some work on our Kuga that some r3t4rd decided to key the other night. Whilst he was here I asked him about a small dent on the rear arch of my Z3 and he said they couldn't do it because it is double skinned!?!?...

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Hi, I am parting with my original head unit, as it's sat in a box for the last 12 months and I can't see that changing... ever. It is in excellent condition and I thought I'd offer it up on here before sticking it on fleaBay. Front: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5413286/Z3/IMG_0028.JPG Rear: http://dl.dro...

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I found it pretty easy. Pop the plastic fascia, unscrew existing speakers, clip the connecting wires. Connect wires to new speakers, screw in new speakers, replace fascia. I wrapped the wire around the connector and "secured" in place with electrical tape, as I couldn't find the extension ...

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Did this the other week, and didn't even need to trim anything. Much better now. Well worth it for the money.

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Not sure if anyone has experienced this, or may know what the problem is. For the last couple of months I have noticed that sometimes (perhaps when the weather has been colder) the headlights, and backlight to the odometer, will initially be slightly dimmer than normal, but upon acceleration will br...

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Ok, so have been thinking about doing it for a while, and finally this morning decided to have a bash. I was short of drain pipe, and other things that I had been reading about to use to come out of the airbox and affix further piping to. So once I had removed the original hosing (that comes across ...

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I had exactly the same problem just 3 days ago. What worked for me was to unplug the battery for a short time. Plugged it back in and all was good. Hopefully the same easy fix for you! Couldn't find a definitive answer as to why it happened, or what it may be leading to. But I think a few other peop...

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Hi.

Your Z is looking great.
Where did you get the Angel Eyes from? I am considering putting them in to mine, and the colour of yours look perfect.

S

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Thanks Ian. That's cleared that up for me.
I definitely want to avoid the blue look, so will aim for something a little further down the scale.

Wolverine. How did the fitting go for you, was it pretty straight forward?
Are you pleased with the look? What 'K' did you go for?

S

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How are these for suitability: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-Z3-M-Roadster-CCFL-Angel-Eyes-Halo-Rings-WHITE-/220689209232?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item33621a1790#ht_3286wt_1141 [/url] From what I can see there are 6000K, 7000K, and 8000K variants. The ones above are 8000K. For an ab...

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Cheers Tim. I noticed there is a lot of warmth for other silver Z's on here. Alright, so mainly from other silver owners, but I think it's the top choice [ducks for cover]. ;) Will definitely have to consider the 18's then, when it comes to it. Although I thought I'd read that they didn't exactly he...

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Thanks chaps. They're still a great looking car aren't they. But when clean, well it really looks the biz! May be tempted to go with some 17" wheels at some stage, but having been looking at everything else that can be done I can't decide what to do first. Quite like the look you get with the a...

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Just taken some pics for zedder3's book and thought I'd share them out to show her off. Only the 1.8 (M43) but I love her. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5413286/Z3/IMG_0110.jpg http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5413286/Z3/IMG_0111.jpg http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5413286/Z3/IMG_0117.jpg http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5413286/Z...

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Das ist fantastisch!

Not sure about the bit on the bonnet badge personally, but the rest looks great.

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Been away since Thursday, but got back tonight and the wiper blades were sat on the doorstep, along with some other parcels... must remember to thank the stamen for leaving them there since Friday morning! Anyway. Fitted them, turned them on and NO squeak!! Obviously they have not yet been used in a...

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I think it looks great.
But, will there always be the original silver visible around the rear lights?

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At the risk of hijacking this thread. This seems cheap: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260693034214&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp5197.m570.l1313%26_nkw%3D260693034214%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1#ht_1418wt_922...

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It's such a relief to read the posts up on this site. All of the (to be fair) few things that had been bugging me about my Z seem to be common issues, that are nothing major to be worried about, and easily solved. The noisy/annoying windscreen wipers being one of them. Went for a set of these myself...

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Excellent choice.
Those look superb... very jealous.

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Sold!

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If I may, I'll give this one last push before sticking it up on FleaBay.
Hit me with an offer if interested.

Lid down today reminded me that I must get myself in order and get the right one for my zed.

Beautiful day for it.

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Beat me to it! Mine started doing this the other week, and I have just touched up the damage to stop the rot before it gets hold. Would love to know how best to adjust them. So far my treatment of hitting the base of the arm with my fist and pulling slightly up on the bonnet where it's catching seem...

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Blimey.
Photo definitely attached then!

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Hi, I purchased the wrong wind deflector for my Z3, so have it up for sale. The distance from the centre of the posts is 750mm and has the part code 82 15 9 407 972. I bought it second hand and is still in great condition, due to the fact I can't use it! It's a long shot, but if you have the one tha...

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Definitely not the battery connectors.
I checked those earlier and they are not going anywhere.

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Just been having a read around, and now wondering if it could be the camshaft sensor? The issues seem to match those associated with a faulty unit: engine cutting out, turning over but not starting first time. I think the radio shutting off the one time was a red herring, as the times it has cut out...

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wouldn't have expected that to turn the radio on and off though, unless its a major short in there. still expect it to be some kind of electrical problem with a loose connection/short somewhere.. dont go over speed bumps and you should be ok :D Thanks Gookah. What I'm struggling to understand thoug...

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Hi, Thanks for the replies. I have checked the connections and all seems ok. But in a new twist: I have noticed that after turning the car off, it now takes one or two attempts to start her back up again. Could it be in anyway related to the fuel pump? This has only started happening since this morn...

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Hi, I have a 2000, 1.8 Z3 which I've owned for a few months now, and all in all I've been pretty pleased with it. Today as I was driving along over a speed bump the car seemed to cut out for a second or two. The radio went off and restarted too. I noticed the EML come on, but that was it. I wondered...

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Rubber pipe replacement

Re: Starter advice please

Starter advice please

Re: Sill Removal for Inspection

Door respray/swap advice

Re: Z3 & Kayak?

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Re: Quick wheel spacer advice

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Quick wheel spacer advice

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BMW Business CD Head

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For sale - Genuine BMW Z3 Wind Deflector

Z3 on speed hump, well... sort of cutting out I guess