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by Julie Z3
Fri 27 Mar, 2020 14:47
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Bonnet catches and cables
Replies: 0
Views: 5959

Bonnet catches and cables

Afternoon chaps Anyone bought the above for a 3.0 Z3, coming up with different part numbers for the catches and long cable on Real oem between the 2.8 and 3.0 but can't imagine they would have changed the set up? Short cable between has the same part number, struggling with lockdown to find a suppli...
by Julie Z3
Wed 13 Nov, 2019 18:11
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 3.0 wishbone removal
Replies: 0
Views: 6455

Z3 3.0 wishbone removal

Have replaced these before on my wife’s 2.8 and my lads 3.0 Z4 but have an access problem with the driver’s side. Normally I’ve been able to loosen the middle ball joints nut with a socket on a long extension from the engine bay, the lovely designers at BMW decided to put the cats in the exhaust dow...
by Julie Z3
Fri 12 May, 2017 18:31
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: For Sale - Z3 3.0i Very low mileage - immaculate
Replies: 12
Views: 6620

Re: For Sale - Z3 3.0i Very low mileage - immaculate

Ferry crossing to the Hook of Holland looks to be on the cards lol
by Julie Z3
Wed 15 Feb, 2017 18:51
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What price genuine diff carrier bushes
Replies: 12
Views: 4109

Re: What price genuine diff carrier bushes

Another alternative that maybe a little more forgiving than poly and certainly better value than OEM !

http://www.vibra-technics.co.uk/bmw/z3/ ... 36_compact
by Julie Z3
Fri 27 Jan, 2017 16:57
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted. Numerous parts.
Replies: 4
Views: 2290

Re: Wanted. Numerous parts.

Just purchased a pair of the small front panels from an online panel specialist for under £100 delivered,they seem very good quality and BMW wanted £150 a side.
by Julie Z3
Wed 02 Nov, 2016 19:27
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 Tribute
Replies: 7
Views: 2275

Re: Z3 Tribute

Different strokes for different folks and all that but really just begs the question ..........why?
by Julie Z3
Sun 23 Oct, 2016 18:01
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted: low mileage, full service history z3/z4 (minter!)
Replies: 51
Views: 9860

Re: Wanted: low mileage, full service history z3/z4 (minter!

Lovely looking black 3.0 and only up the road from Bristol. Looks nice with the AC wheels but wouldn't think they were "genuine" at that price? Seen these wheels sell for over a £1000 in here, Seems a little expensive as just browsing says above they are about at the right money, mine came...
by Julie Z3
Sun 23 Oct, 2016 17:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: long tearm storage
Replies: 13
Views: 3978

Re: long tearm storage

After spending all that money be nice to actually enjoy it!
by Julie Z3
Wed 05 Oct, 2016 19:36
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: 3.0 Z3 (2002) as a Donor car (shocking I hear you say !!)
Replies: 15
Views: 4992

Re: 3.0 Z3 (2002) as a Donor car (shocking I hear you say !!

Hi Law Welcome to the forum, just had a quick google , looks like a nice kit, reminds me of an MG from the rear? Looking at the car on youtube as well as the bonnet it looks like you won't need the original small wing panels that the side indicators are located? If you are looking to sell would be v...
by Julie Z3
Mon 04 Jul, 2016 18:35
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 3.0 Lagging at low revs.? :(
Replies: 15
Views: 3495

Re: 3.0 Lagging at low revs.? :(

Seems to be a common problem when purchasing a secondhand 3.0! Ours was not what we expected on the drive home , same symptoms as yours and always wanted to play silly buggers when pulling onto a busy roundabout. Just my opinion but spend the £100 and get a genuine part the pattern sensors always se...
by Julie Z3
Mon 20 Jun, 2016 12:26
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: hard dogs
Replies: 4
Views: 1513

Re: hard dogs

Judging by the pictures of the crashed cars proving the roll bars worth it looks like it lulls drivers into a false sense of security. :D
by Julie Z3
Wed 15 Jun, 2016 19:31
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: BMW Z3 3.0 W Reg £5750
Replies: 22
Views: 6111

Re: BMW Z3 3.0 W Reg £5750

Just goes to show how unrealistic the pricing on some cars is at the moment...................this is an absolute bargain at the asking price and still it's not sold! We were lucky enough to find a one previous owner 2001 in black with the hardtop for under 4K last year (showing 30k more miles than ...
by Julie Z3
Fri 10 Jun, 2016 18:00
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Nearside and offside sills 2000 3.0 Z3
Replies: 19
Views: 5250

Re: Nearside and offside sills 2000 3.0 Z3

The holes aren't that large , I'd say compared to some newer vehicles I've owned it's held up pretty well for a 16 year old! Will try and get some pictures at the weekend but it's raining in sunny Bristol at the moment. I know the repairs won't for the main part be seen as they are covered by the ou...
by Julie Z3
Fri 10 Jun, 2016 11:59
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 2.8 exhaust wanted
Replies: 4
Views: 1476

Re: Z3 2.8 exhaust wanted

I've read his adverts with a grin as like you say it seems more of a hobby to him? Unlike everything else in our " must have now" world! Maybe worth a trip to Marlborough if he can be tracked down...........................
by Julie Z3
Thu 09 Jun, 2016 19:52
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Nearside and offside sills 2000 3.0 Z3
Replies: 19
Views: 5250

Re: Nearside and offside sills 2000 3.0 Z3

Having taken the outer sills off the inner sills do have some small holes where the outer sills sit and the consequence of 16 years of road muck collecting between the two. saying that the inner sills are obviously made of pretty meaty steel been a convertible, has anyone had any experience of weldi...
by Julie Z3
Thu 09 Jun, 2016 19:46
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 2.8 exhaust wanted
Replies: 4
Views: 1476

Re: Z3 2.8 exhaust wanted

Hi Rob Does that mean you will have a standard system for sale?
by Julie Z3
Wed 01 Jun, 2016 18:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Nearside and offside sills 2000 3.0 Z3
Replies: 19
Views: 5250

Re: Nearside and offside sills 2000 3.0 Z3

As above , good spot mrscalex, didn't come up in my search, only problem is the distance from Bristol! Strangely the sills after getting all the underseal cleaned off aren't as bad as I'd expected, unfortunately the very ends like the last bit of the lip are the only bits missing, a reasonable fabri...
by Julie Z3
Tue 31 May, 2016 19:30
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Nearside and offside sills 2000 3.0 Z3
Replies: 19
Views: 5250

Re: Nearside and offside sills 2000 3.0 Z3

Sorry to jump in the thread , just started doing some work on my wife old 2.8 for the mot and thought it would be a good idea to sort the rust bubbling on the front and rear of the sills and the small wing which holds the side indicator. Just know it's going to be a can of worms........................
by Julie Z3
Sun 15 May, 2016 17:00
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: 2 interesting ebay cars!!
Replies: 11
Views: 3910

Re: 2 interesting ebay cars!!

Just glad I got old........................... :D
by Julie Z3
Tue 19 Apr, 2016 17:35
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: S54 Z3M Roadster - Value?
Replies: 37
Views: 18837

Re: S54 Z3M Roadster - Value?

Car sold to nice guy in Edinburgh-£12750

These "nice" guys just keep inflating the prices for people who would actually use the car rather than hide it away as an investment, such a shame but obviously what happens when they weren't that popular when new?
by Julie Z3
Tue 19 Apr, 2016 17:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Number plate printing to replicate supplying dealer's
Replies: 9
Views: 2901

Re: Number plate printing to replicate supplying dealer's

That logo makes me laugh. It looks like a woman sunbathing with a wind problem...



Have you been on the G & T? :nono
by Julie Z3
Wed 13 Apr, 2016 18:07
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: S54 Z3M Roadster - Value?
Replies: 37
Views: 18837

Re: S54 Z3M Roadster - Value?

Yes the dealers seem to get fairly excited with their pricing..............I'm afraid that most are far too expensive for us now, we definitely missed the boat when it came to purchasing an M, although the 3.0 is still pretty quick for normal day to day use.
by Julie Z3
Tue 12 Apr, 2016 17:25
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: S54 Z3M Roadster - Value?
Replies: 37
Views: 18837

Re: S54 Z3M Roadster - Value?

What a muppet ........I didn't notice the roof :D Still bloody expensive though!
by Julie Z3
Mon 11 Apr, 2016 19:31
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: S54 Z3M Roadster - Value?
Replies: 37
Views: 18837

Re: S54 Z3M Roadster - Value?

chill4x4saph wrote:black s54 seems to have sold.

thought it sounded cheap.


Not surprising really when a dealer has one with the same mileage on a w plate for £29,000.............................
by Julie Z3
Mon 11 Apr, 2016 19:21
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Hardtop fitting kit
Replies: 15
Views: 5113

Re: Hardtop fitting kit

We didn't bother with the full kit, but picked up the genuine brackets off german eBay new for a lot less than some people want for used ones!
by Julie Z3
Sat 09 Apr, 2016 12:50
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: S54 Z3M Roadster - Value?
Replies: 37
Views: 18837

Re: S54 Z3M Roadster - Value?

There's a black S54 on Autotrader at the moment with approx. 80K on the clock with the hardtop for £12500.00 , looks good to me, maybe all the dealers have realised that there are only so many people who have £20 K to spend on a plaything! ps more than happy to up Berties offer to £5000 :D
by Julie Z3
Wed 23 Mar, 2016 18:52
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: New cam position sensor
Replies: 6
Views: 1365

Re: New cam position sensor

Hi Acoustic Not exactly sure tbh, think it was from BM cables but there are loads available only problem with ours is that the codes are in German so have to do some online translating to work them out !
by Julie Z3
Wed 23 Mar, 2016 18:46
Forum: Z4M roadster and Z4m coupé
Topic: Stiffness of Z3M clutch pedal versus Z4M
Replies: 5
Views: 4957

Re: Stiffness of Z3M clutch pedal versus Z4M

Robin I have the solution to your problem, be more than happy with a straight swap with the wife's 3.0 litre auto, that'll sort your knee problem :D
by Julie Z3
Tue 22 Mar, 2016 21:07
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: New cam position sensor
Replies: 6
Views: 1365

Re: New cam position sensor

Exactly that , always seemed harder to start when warm and just seemed hesitant from a standstill which was pretty scary at times when pulling into a gap on a roundabout for instance only to find she doesn't want to go! Bought the INPA software and lead from ebay and she kept throwing code 65 which ...
by Julie Z3
Mon 21 Mar, 2016 18:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: New cam position sensor
Replies: 6
Views: 1365

New cam position sensor

As per the title, just got around to fitting the inlet side sensor after doing my usual muppetry and buying the exhaust side by mistake! I know I should have checked on the engine before ordering , looking at the diagram on Real oem the exhaust sensor is positioned to the right so I wrongly assumed ...
by Julie Z3
Thu 28 Jan, 2016 20:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: So it's still not handling how I'd want...
Replies: 64
Views: 13821

Re: So it's still not handling how I'd want...

my 2.2 goes round bends as if it's on rails no tramline Think yours must be the exception to the rule judging all the posts on tram lining and handling I've read over the last five years Brian! We have a 2.8 and a later 3.0 litre and my young lads Yaris sport handles like it's on rails compared to t...
by Julie Z3
Thu 07 Jan, 2016 17:01
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: tilt sensor wiring
Replies: 3
Views: 2399

Re: tilt sensor wiring

That's my tilt sensor lol, wasn't the best condition when pulled out the boot! Couldn't find a good secondhand replacement at the time so just heat shrunk the wires and have had no problem with the alarm since....... not too sure what the point of it is tbh as looking back through previous posts it ...
by Julie Z3
Wed 06 Jan, 2016 19:24
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: 2.8 widebody Z3 Silver For Sale (possibly)
Replies: 15
Views: 4023

Re: 2.8 widebody Z3 Silver For Sale (possibly)

Hindsights a wonderful thing Beerbelly :D If I,d managed to keep all the cars and especially bikes over the last 39 years of motoring I would be comfortably retired ny now!
by Julie Z3
Sat 12 Dec, 2015 13:05
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Decipher INPA codes
Replies: 12
Views: 4592

Re: Decipher INPA codes

Thanks guys I did clear the codes but the weathers not been great for playing with the car so haven't hooked it back up yet. The only problem we have is it sometimes takes a spin or so to start from warm yet is instant from cold first thing in the morning, never had that problem with the old 2.8!
by Julie Z3
Thu 10 Dec, 2015 13:26
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Decipher INPA codes
Replies: 12
Views: 4592

Re: Decipher INPA codes

Thanks for your input Robert
Looks like an inlet cam sensor will be a good starting point, may give the old one a clean first though
by Julie Z3
Wed 09 Dec, 2015 15:57
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Decipher INPA codes
Replies: 12
Views: 4592

Re: Decipher INPA codes

Thanks for the response guys just my luck to end up with a version on inpa that 's in German! Plus the codes need to be converted to make any sense but the code that appeared twice on the bottom line did convert to the cam sensor too, unless that's just coincidence? Also the screenshot shows only 10...
by Julie Z3
Tue 08 Dec, 2015 19:55
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Decipher INPA codes
Replies: 12
Views: 4592

Re: Decipher INPA codes

These are the screenshots from INPA today.
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by Julie Z3
Tue 08 Dec, 2015 19:28
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Decipher INPA codes
Replies: 12
Views: 4592

Re: Decipher INPA codes

Hi Robert Sorry was very vague as usual lol, these are the codes that appear after the history was cleared and the car ran with the inpa connected. this is what I'm using http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161884825150?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT, its a 2001 3.0 litre conne...
by Julie Z3
Tue 08 Dec, 2015 17:53
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Decipher INPA codes
Replies: 12
Views: 4592

Decipher INPA codes

As above, have run the INPA software and it came back with this code, googled and came up with nothing like nothing I've seen before, have I done something wrong or does anyone recognise any of this? Errorcode 41 78 01 28 29 04 86 6B 61 A8 Any advice appreciated !
by Julie Z3
Thu 03 Dec, 2015 18:14
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: INPA
Replies: 4
Views: 1488

Re: INPA

Thanks for the quick replies , have ordered the same from ebay and have a spare laptop to load the software so hopefully this will work as the normal code reader id not recognised by the Z yet works fine on my son's Toyota.
by Julie Z3
Tue 01 Dec, 2015 17:43
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: INPA
Replies: 4
Views: 1488

INPA

Hi Chaps
Can anyone recommend an INPA tester from Ebay as there seem to be loads of different one's and don't want to be stuck with one that's not going to work on the Z!
by Julie Z3
Sun 29 Nov, 2015 17:02
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Windscreen Wiper noise
Replies: 3
Views: 1132

Re: Windscreen Wiper noise

Check that one of the wiper arms is not rubbing on the underside of the bonnet......... seems to be a common fault as our 2.8 did it and the wife's new 3.0 does exactly the same thing, a deft bit of bending usually does the trick!
by Julie Z3
Thu 19 Nov, 2015 13:44
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Steptronic gearbox - opinions
Replies: 13
Views: 2724

Re: Steptronic gearbox - opinions

The mileage was 103,000, which is 20K odd more than our 2.8 which is a 98 model, but she runs beautifully and with a full main dealer history you would probably expect that? I don't do a huge amount of miles but do use it to commute every day so certainly not going to be a garage queen so the highis...
by Julie Z3
Wed 18 Nov, 2015 14:35
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Steptronic gearbox - opinions
Replies: 13
Views: 2724

Re: Steptronic gearbox - opinions

We purchased a 3.0 auto a few weeks ago and have to say I prefer driving it to the 2.8 manual ,great on the slow commute to work but goes rather well in sport or tiptronic once you get used to not hitting the brake! As for the silly prices this one came from a main dealer as a P/X, two owners from n...
by Julie Z3
Tue 20 Oct, 2015 18:26
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: WTB - Roadster kick plates
Replies: 3
Views: 1148

Re: WTB - Roadster kick plates

Pretty much the same price in the UK if I remember, although that was 5 years ago.......................

01 Cover, entrance, left ROADSTER/CHROM 1 51478399663 $58.65
01 Cover, entrance, right ROADSTER/CHROM 1 51478399664 $58.65
by Julie Z3
Tue 20 Oct, 2015 18:22
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Alloys For Sale!
Replies: 12
Views: 3455

Re: Alloys For Sale!

Thanks Steve
Not too far from Bristol, off for a week in the sun tomorrow, will see if I have any money when we get back lol
by Julie Z3
Mon 19 Oct, 2015 19:30
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: airbag reset tool
Replies: 14
Views: 4225

Re: airbag reset tool

Hi Steve
Usually a loose or faulty connector under the seat, the resetting tool is very cheap on ebay, probably just as cheap to buy one ,at least you'll have one if it happens again!
by Julie Z3
Mon 19 Oct, 2015 19:26
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Alloys For Sale!
Replies: 12
Views: 3455

Re: Alloys For Sale!

Hi Dan
What size tyres are you running and more importantly where are you?
by Julie Z3
Sun 18 Oct, 2015 18:44
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Alarming problem!
Replies: 8
Views: 3789

Re: Alarming problem!

Thanks for the offer Brian ,would be nice to have her back to normal just the plug fell to pieces when it was removed from the sensor,would probably need to find a breaker and cut the plug and wire tails off so they could be soldered back into the original loom.
by Julie Z3
Sun 18 Oct, 2015 18:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Alarming problem!
Replies: 8
Views: 3789

Re: Alarming problem!

Hi Robert Certainly looks like it was drowned at some point, gave the car a good clean yesterday and checked for any water ingress, none that we could see which is good, ariel grommet looks a bit tired so will go to the top of the to do list, so far so good ....she doesn't seem to mind her sensory s...