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VinceR

No news yet, still waiting for the insurance company to get back to me ..

VinceR

Will enquire about that & then gauge the interest when I know .. cheers!

VinceR

Whilst I would consider buying it back & stripping it, I have considered it but this depends on a few things:

1. Where to store it whilst doing so
2. Time to do so
3. Whether or not I re-locate to Singapore in a couple of months

Thanks for all your good wishes ..

VinceR

The car has been written off, due to the cost of replacement parts: bonnet, 2 headlights, front bumper, etc. A great shame but that's life.

VinceR

Thanks for the condolences! Much appreciated, just so damn annoying, but no-one was hurt so at least that's good.

VinceR

Hey! Due to some inconsiderate moron causing an accident (& leaving the scene) my Z3 is dead .. (as well as a VW Beetle that I hit after it clipped the moron); anyhow rather annoying considering I just spent several hundred on a full service, MOT, water pump, etc. Before the car was towed away, ...

VinceR

Ok, thanks .. sent a PM.

VinceR

Hi,

Received an email from you, but there were no pictures within .. can you please re-send. Thanks.

/vince ..

VinceR

Unfortunately not, needs to be completely beige, thanks.

VinceR

Good luck, been after a passengers side one for months! If you get a pair, I'll take the passenger side ..

VinceR

Hi,

Looking for the above, will take a pair if need be .. thanks.

/vince ..

VinceR

With a heavy heart it has become time to part with my Z3, due to needing a car with more than 2 seats! Anyhow, the details: BMW Z3 2.2i Built: Feb. 2001 Colour: Saphire Black Interior: Tan Milage: 128770 (But as still using, this will increase by 55 miles per day) MOT: March 24th 2013 (Expiry) Servi...

VinceR

I do - I have considering ebaying it for £200 or best offer which sounds extortionate I know :shock: but I'm informed thats what they go for 8-) . The Rover ones go for half that if you don't mind the stick on badges :lol: . Open to a good offer like as the screw covers are missing (someone is sell...

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Yeah, was not thinking of involving my insurance, but it is so annoying! I'll give my local $tealer a shout for the part. Some (q&d) pics of the damage: http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/9955/damage03.jpg http://img829.imageshack.us/img829/6407/damage02.jpg http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/941/...

VinceR

Today, whilst driving home through Hammersmith, I was waiting for a car in front of me to move lane, so was stationary. A bus passed me on the inside heading left, it caught the front wheel arch of my zed & carried on. I could go nowhere, I did not even get a chance to get the plate or route num...

VinceR

I bought mine from a breakers - bmw-carparts.co.uk (it was from an E36, same part: 65218375159) for the princely sum of £15 .. fitted it (& a new grommet) & it's been grand ..

VinceR

veef13 wrote:Plain beige or the pattern one?

Plain preferred, but don't mind ..

VinceR

Looking for the above, happy to take both .. can you let me know what you've got & the price. Thanks.

VinceR

Well done! Makes me even more happy that I grabbed a new one in with all bits for £40!

VinceR

I also got one from a breakers, paid £15 delivered .. but it was not from a Z3, just an E36 base (part: 65218375159) .. fitted it (& a new gromit) using the helpful instructions from herein.

VinceR

Strangely, although I have had the experience of sitting in a Veyron (which is a phenominal car); if I had masses of cash I'd be quite happy with:

Lotus Elise AND a MGB V8 Roadster

But until then, I happily contend myself with an A3 & a Z3 ..

VinceR

Had mine done about a year ago by Car Hood Warehouse; cost around £450. Have used them previously for previous cars (MX-5, MGF, MGTF, Alfa Spider) & always been happy with the fit/finish. Mind you, may have to take a trip to Swansea next time!

VinceR

A silly question, but, when you try to open the roof do you firstly lift it a few cm's first? And then do the brake/switch thingy. Also take a look here.

VinceR

I had mine replaced with one with a sewn in window about a year ago. Had no issue with it & my roof is down more than it's up.

Cheers! /vince ..

VinceR

I do like that! Plain & simple, but effective. I'd also love to see black calipers ..

VinceR

Took my zed for it's MOT & (major) service .. the garage complimented me on the cleanliness of both the car & engine bay (although I'll have to clean both now!). It then flew through the MOT & your man was praising of the car. Not bad for a 11 year old 2.2i with 124k on the clock .. A mo...

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Devon Z wrote:There's always one Bullie for you

Surely there must be more than one!

VinceR

Nice! But a soft top is not just for the summer, it's for all year round! I drive mine roof down all year around (unless it's raining heavily & then not always) .. even drove from Stockholm to Åre to go skiing with the roof down all the way (in an MG). Mind you it did not get any colder than -20...

VinceR

I, also, normally prefer plain alloys, but for the sheer presence & look, those wheels are excellent. I reserve judgment on the calipers as I just hate the colour red!

VinceR

Will give them a try, although their website only covers Z3 up to 1999 ..

VinceR

I've had one fitted on a 2001 2.2 .. it was done by Car Hood Warehouse

Cost a little under £400 fitted. They've done several cars of mine in the past (MX-5, MG-F, MG-TF, Alfa Spider) & have always been happy.

MOD EDIT: Link fixed - HTML no longer works

VinceR

I bought some non-OEM's ones from: <a href='www.incarmotorfactors.co.uk'>The German Car Parts Specialist</a>

Been in around 9 months & all good ..

VinceR

Hi,

Looking for a beige/tan (I believe that's the colour!) driver's side floor mat, my passenger side is fine, but if you have a pair & don't want to split then I'll take both. Can you let me know what you've got & price. Thanks.

/vince ..

VinceR

I also listen to Northern Soul, loudly, but not blown my speakers. But, from memory, they're 16cm (5.25 inches). They also have some non standard fittings, so replacing with off the shelf is not straight forward.

Cheers! /vince ..

VinceR

Not sure if this is anything to do with your problem .. but on occasion I find that my zed wont turn over, this is because after releasing the steering lock, it is not quite released, so the keys turn in the ignition but not to the point where the car fires up. So a wiggle of the steering wheel full...

VinceR

Hi,

After some advice on here, I fitted one of these. Had to make a small (5 min) modification due to the earthing nut. But it's worth the money I paid. Just, as has been mentioned, ensure that what you buy is for your engine! Mine's a 6 cylinder & this fits perfectly.

VinceR

Thanks .. I think :D however: I suggest you change your tablets vince :wink: Not taking any, but perhaps I should start! Although the tablets wont stop any water ingress .. :lol: its put the roof up when it rains. True, but there's no fun in that .. after all a convertible is meant to have the roof ...

VinceR

Hey! I did a search but came up with nothing .. so .. as I drive mostly with the roof down (unless it is pouring or I need to dry the roof), if I need to clean the windscreen or if it starts to rain, water travels up the window (or across from the windscreen) & into the cockpit. Is there any acc...

VinceR

Mine was the same, bought new sensors & had them fitted. The diagnostics also confirmed they were 'dodgy'. Since then all has been well.

VinceR

I leave the roof down always - just up if it's raining & not always then ..

VinceR

No chance .. a convertible is for all year round, roof is only on when it's raining (or to dry off) & not always then!

VinceR

^^ Did check that (thanks) - as well as many other things! And now I do distinctly remember the key just not turning past the 2nd point. Has full power - stereo, lights (interior/exterior), the battery was showing a nice green indicator (full charge) & all connections tight.

VinceR

Hey! After driving home, I parked up, a little later I went back to the car, put the key in the ignition & turned. All the lights on the dash came on, as usual but I could not start the car. After, spending too much time looking into possible problems & turning a blank, I was puzzled. So I g...

VinceR

Thanks for the info., greatly appreciated. I'll look into getting hold of one of these, if maybe a 25cm focal unit. Cheers.

VinceR

Been considering installing a compact sub in my zed, but not being au fait with knowing what or how it all fits together, is this easy to install with stock speakers (no existing subwoofer) & an Alpine headunit? Thanks.

VinceR

Nice! I considered one of these before buying my Zed, but could not find a roadster in my price range .. enjoy!

VinceR

Badman gee wrote:they are there to be driven

Indeed, had mine since May 2011 & have so far driven 3236 .. just love driving it!

VinceR

Hi, I've done a search & found plenty of info for indoor covers, but nothing about outdoor half covers .. so .. does anyone use one of these? The reason I ask is that my roof is virtually always down (irrespective of time of day/year or weather), but with this useless summer I'm fed up with dryi...

VinceR

Hi, I recently had my hood replaced by Car Hood for £590 installed. Have used them twice previously (black hood with heated glass for an MX-5 & later a blue hood for an MGTF). Excellent service & work. Maybe worth a call.

VinceR

Hi, Yeah I know this has been broached many times, but after searching & following the advice therein, my leak remains .. So far I have: 1. Checked the A-pillar seal & sealed (there was a break on the passenger side where the leak is) - however the leak remains. 2. Removed the door cards, on...

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