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by theduck
Fri 10 Feb, 2012 15:01
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Rolling road day at Tour de force, 5th February
Replies: 27
Views: 4928

Just to confirm this will be er-arranged, just waiting on better weather to ensure this doesnt happen again!
by theduck
Sat 04 Feb, 2012 21:53
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Rolling road day at Tour de force, 5th February
Replies: 27
Views: 4928

UPDATE Just spoken to Matt and can confirm tomorrow's rolling road day is now CANCELLED due to the weather conditions. They have approximately over 2inches of snow there and still falling heavy. On a side note be careful if you are having to venture out, some major roads including the M42 have not ...
by theduck
Sat 04 Feb, 2012 14:53
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Rolling road day at Tour de force, 5th February
Replies: 27
Views: 4928

WEATHER UPDATE

All looks good at the moment with no snow down at TDF, Matt is going to let me know if this changes and I'll update the thread if things change.
by theduck
Tue 31 Jan, 2012 22:33
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Rolling road day at Tour de force, 5th February
Replies: 27
Views: 4928

Will still be £35. I know there are a couple more cars (M3s) coming and running that aren't on the list.
by theduck
Mon 30 Jan, 2012 22:35
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Rolling road day at Tour de force, 5th February
Replies: 27
Views: 4928

Running on rolling road 1) Dale - R26.r - meganesport 2) Peter bell - rhocar.org 3) ericooper - ph1 225 - meganesport 4) salty - ph2 225 cup - meganesport 5) Z3cade - Z3M - zroadster 6) breamy - 182 - cliosport 7) EnthuZiaZt- BMW Z3 2.0L - zroadster 8) theduck - z3 2.0l 9) MicKPM - Laguna T - cliosp...
by theduck
Fri 20 Jan, 2012 16:16
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Rolling road day at Tour de force, 5th February
Replies: 27
Views: 4928

Running on rolling road 1) Dale - R26.r - meganesport 2) Boomerbang2006 - ph1 172 - cliosport.net 3) ericooper - ph1 225 - meganesport - (work depending) 4) salty - ph2 225 cup - meganesport 5) domsclio182 - 182 - cliosport 6) breamy - 182 - cliosport 7) EnthuZiaZt- BMW Z3 2.0L - zroadster 8) theduc...
by theduck
Tue 17 Jan, 2012 11:05
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Rolling road day at Tour de force, 5th February
Replies: 27
Views: 4928

Think I should run my zed again ;) made good power last time and have fixed a misfire since then. @pingu I will probably organise another later in the year, probably september time. Updated list Running on rolling road 1) Dale - R26.r - meganesport 2) Boomerbang2006 - ph1 172 - cliosport.net 3) eric...
by theduck
Mon 16 Jan, 2012 10:02
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Rolling road day at Tour de force, 5th February
Replies: 27
Views: 4928

Thanks for the positive feedback. They are always a great day, and hoping this one will be that little more interesting as it's the first multi club one I have done. Just need some attendees from mOre than just the Renault lot!
by theduck
Sun 15 Jan, 2012 10:57
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Rolling road day at Tour de force, 5th February
Replies: 27
Views: 4928

Rolling road day at Tour de force, 5th February

I have arranged a rolling road day open to one and all, will be multiple clubs in attendance. If anyone's interested put your name on the list below What? A rolling road day with feedback and advice from a professional motorsport engineer.m, oh and free drinks and nibbles! Where? Tour de Force Power...
by theduck
Mon 09 May, 2011 15:13
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Short aerial
Replies: 39
Views: 4500

The quality of reception is not just aerial dependent but will vary with the sensitivity of the front end of the head units that the aerial is connected to. The Citroen aerial works fine with the Clarion head unit in my Zed and also works well with VW radio in Passat and OEM set up in Corsa C. Exac...
by theduck
Mon 09 May, 2011 14:34
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Short aerial
Replies: 39
Views: 4500

Only station I had issues with is Capital, smaller aerials will always give less signal.
by theduck
Mon 02 May, 2011 14:16
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: E34 518i
Replies: 0
Views: 274

E34 518i

Cheap project for someone? Everything TDWM

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2603522.htm
by theduck
Sun 01 May, 2011 11:56
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted: BMW Business CD head unit
Replies: 6
Views: 1028

I have one, no idea what they worth though?
by theduck
Sun 01 May, 2011 11:55
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: So exactly what does the speaker amp do?
Replies: 16
Views: 3383

This thread is full of technical nonsense. 'Oer driving' a speaker WILL NOT cause poor sound quality. Poor sound quality is caused by an amplifier 'clipping' the signal as it is under powered for the amplification levels being requested of it. Also, ignore wattage figures, they are useless for the m...
by theduck
Wed 27 Apr, 2011 21:44
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Broken seat belt guide
Replies: 9
Views: 902

I keep reading this about not being able to glue them, but I used Loctite SuperGlue All Plastics and its worked brilliantly!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... _500wt_922
by theduck
Sat 23 Apr, 2011 21:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Show us your Wheels!
Replies: 69
Views: 13347

Still think this is my favourite wheel on a dark Z3, just not sure it would work on mine...

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by theduck
Sat 23 Apr, 2011 20:57
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Got a new Zed
Replies: 24
Views: 2135

I know how you feel. I fell in love with ours when I went to buy it. Do you mind me asking how much you paid for it?
by theduck
Tue 19 Apr, 2011 14:05
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: my zed 2.0
Replies: 3
Views: 811

Lovely depth of shine!
by theduck
Sat 16 Apr, 2011 12:58
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Engine question
Replies: 8
Views: 977

I just fitted a Simota induction kit to a friends car and I can honestly say i am shocked just how loud it is at WOT. I now NEED one!
by theduck
Sat 16 Apr, 2011 12:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Alloy wheels?
Replies: 24
Views: 2292

It will be running standard suspension. One of the "side effects" of fitting 18 inch wheels and with lower profile tyres than stock is that it exaggerates the wheel arch gap (even though its the same as before). Its common to also lower the car 20-30mm as well :wink: I appreciate that, bu...
by theduck
Fri 15 Apr, 2011 19:53
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Hood protection
Replies: 9
Views: 1838

Hood protection

Just want to give you all a big recommendation for your hood protection, recently bought and used G Techniq i1 Smart Fabric on my hood. http://gtechniq.com/shop/3s-for-cars/interior-coatings/i1-smart-fabric/ It is truly as epic as the below video makes it out to be! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9r...
by theduck
Fri 15 Apr, 2011 13:39
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 sidelight lenses
Replies: 9
Views: 1040

jakey wrote:Would that price be each?
Yes. Comes as lens, bulb and holder.
by theduck
Fri 15 Apr, 2011 13:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Wheel refurb, now happy
Replies: 23
Views: 2414

I had my alloys on my last car done under warranty by the main dealer. The track wheels I painted myself had less runs in the finish than the ones done by the dealers!
by theduck
Thu 14 Apr, 2011 12:24
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 sidelight lenses
Replies: 9
Views: 1040

BMW price is under £25. £22.79 rings a bell...
by theduck
Thu 14 Apr, 2011 12:24
Forum: Performance
Topic: Inlet mod
Replies: 6
Views: 1115

Bench wrote:I have spoken to Alpina527 a couple of times on this subject, there are no gains to made fromt his modification.

I have the BBTB and manifold conversion on my trackcar (E36 328) and got a dyno proven 25bhp from it.
I thought as much, from what I understand the restriction is the head itself?
by theduck
Wed 13 Apr, 2011 21:17
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Alloy wheels?
Replies: 24
Views: 2292

the red zed above looks awful. Way too high at the back!
by theduck
Wed 13 Apr, 2011 20:59
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: PIC REQUEST: Z3 with LTWs
Replies: 8
Views: 1976

Yeah thats what I thought. Only seen 2 pics that one and one of them on a dark blue colour. Was hoping someone would have some other pictures on other colour cars.
by theduck
Wed 13 Apr, 2011 19:48
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Very sad moment for me - FOR SALE Z3 2 litre
Replies: 16
Views: 1904

I took out fully comp insurance on the car I was going to test drive
by theduck
Wed 13 Apr, 2011 19:37
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: PIC REQUEST: Z3 with LTWs
Replies: 8
Views: 1976

Sorry, but yes I meant the BMW alloys...

like this
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by theduck
Wed 13 Apr, 2011 19:26
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Very sad moment for me - FOR SALE Z3 2 litre
Replies: 16
Views: 1904

When I bought mine I made sure I had insurance and that I had docs with me so i could prove I was covered.
by theduck
Wed 13 Apr, 2011 19:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Going to look at a 2.0 Z3, what should I look for?
Replies: 5
Views: 1047

I found this thread very usefull when going to look at mine http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... t=z3+guide
by theduck
Wed 13 Apr, 2011 19:13
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: PIC REQUEST: Z3 with LTWs
Replies: 8
Views: 1976

PIC REQUEST: Z3 with LTWs

As above, anyone got picture of a Z3 with LTWs fitted?
by theduck
Wed 13 Apr, 2011 18:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: BMW reset tool
Replies: 7
Views: 1163

There was fault codes present, which it couldnt read and a fault still present, so couldnt reset as the code just came back. As I said, £10 and 30mins at a specialist got it sorted.
by theduck
Wed 13 Apr, 2011 17:55
Forum: Performance
Topic: Inlet mod
Replies: 6
Views: 1115

Inlet mod

I've read lots on here about the various versions of the big bore inlet mod for the 2.8 (both single and twin vanos) but cant find anything definitive on doing this mod on the 2.0. Has anyone done it? Is it worth doing? I have also googled it and only found one comment on it and that was someone say...
by theduck
Wed 13 Apr, 2011 17:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: BMW reset tool
Replies: 7
Views: 1163

Afraid its negative feedback from me on the bavarian dominator airbag tool as it couldnt read my fault codes. Took it to a specialist in the end and £10 later all sorted.
by theduck
Tue 12 Apr, 2011 17:59
Forum: Performance
Topic: Z3 Strut braces
Replies: 37
Views: 23227

BUMP - Anyone wiltshire area for the above??
by theduck
Tue 12 Apr, 2011 09:18
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Bought a tonneau cover the other night..
Replies: 29
Views: 2916

part of me wants one, but I really dont see me ever using it...
by theduck
Mon 11 Apr, 2011 18:43
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Got new car... but need advice on issue already!?
Replies: 18
Views: 2782

Re: Got new car... but need advice on issue already!?

flames247 wrote: He has suggested taking it to a main dealer for further testing as he cant be completely sure.
Any specialist that says that is not worth using imho.
by theduck
Mon 11 Apr, 2011 10:11
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Billet seat belt guides
Replies: 7
Views: 926

Ther was a guide I saw, I think on here, which involved drilling a hole in the original items and screwing them into place. An option to have them pre-drilled to fit in this way might be good?
by theduck
Sun 10 Apr, 2011 19:44
Forum: Performance
Topic: Z3 Strut braces
Replies: 37
Views: 23227

Anyone in the Wiltshire area willing to lend a bit of time to this for test fitting?

If so, drop me a PM
by theduck
Sun 10 Apr, 2011 11:44
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Paint help
Replies: 6
Views: 929

As above, t-cut is evil.

Get some autosmart tardis, is the best tar remover available.
by theduck
Fri 08 Apr, 2011 08:33
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: So exactly what does the speaker amp do?
Replies: 16
Views: 3383

the footwell amp is what is known as a 'power amp' and it in simple terms, is the muscle. The volume control on the headunit adjusts a low level (normally line level) signal which it sends to the poweramp, which then increases it by a fixed rate upto 'speaker level' so that is the correct level to d...
by theduck
Thu 07 Apr, 2011 18:53
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Q2VI Violet anyone?
Replies: 6
Views: 1533

Not been around z3s for long, but looked at loads both for myself and the inlaws and never saw one even advertised with that interior! lots with black leather and the different shades of cream.
by theduck
Thu 07 Apr, 2011 18:33
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Just picked this up...
Replies: 31
Views: 3844

Well I was going to have a nice update but buying parts from Ebay is apparently a bad idea as they dont fit...
by theduck
Wed 06 Apr, 2011 19:49
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 Error code - Airbag light - HELP!
Replies: 0
Views: 335

Z3 Error code - Airbag light - HELP!

Got my airbag light reset tool today, read the code and its coming up as WARN LAMP and wont turn off, any ideas?
by theduck
Wed 06 Apr, 2011 17:04
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Just picked this up...
Replies: 31
Views: 3844

If I actually get homewhile its still light tonight I may have a quick update for you all ;) Only a subtle one mind.
by theduck
Wed 06 Apr, 2011 17:02
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Will M suspension fit?
Replies: 5
Views: 540

Cheers guys.
by theduck
Wed 06 Apr, 2011 17:02
Forum: Performance
Topic: Z3 Strut braces
Replies: 37
Views: 23227

I would love an under bonnet brace that actually fitted properly on the M43 engined Zed, however it can be Zed specific even with the same model. I've been through 2 e-techs and a cheaper unbranded brace all supposidly for the 4 Cyl models. The e-techs were good but still had to modify to fit aroun...
by theduck
Wed 06 Apr, 2011 08:06
Forum: Performance
Topic: Z3 Strut braces
Replies: 37
Views: 23227

Jonttt thanks for the detailed feedback. If this goes ahead, they want to make an affordable, high quality brace, and this is why I am helping them with a bit of market research into what affordable is. General consensus so far is between £100 and £150, which I think makes this feasable.
by theduck
Tue 05 Apr, 2011 21:57
Forum: Performance
Topic: Z3 Strut braces
Replies: 37
Views: 23227

Z3 Strut braces

Quick background. I am friends with various people involved in the world of motorsport at various levels all the way upto manufacture of parts and calibration of Formula One cars. Tonight I have been talking to one such friend who runs a small company called Vision Racing Developments - http://www.v...