Search found 40 matches

by brent50
Sun 30 Sep, 2012 18:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: roof
Replies: 7
Views: 756

Re: roof

just to let you know the hydraulic ram had just come adrift from the ball socket slipped it back in all's well thanks
by brent50
Wed 26 Sep, 2012 20:20
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: roof
Replies: 7
Views: 756

Re: roof

As always guys helpfull to a fault, much appreciate the help and advice cheers :P
by brent50
Tue 25 Sep, 2012 20:07
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: roof
Replies: 7
Views: 756

Re: roof

can anyone advise how to access the workings etc so i can maybe take a look when the damn rain stops for long enough??
by brent50
Mon 24 Sep, 2012 17:35
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: roof
Replies: 7
Views: 756

roof

Hi guys had my roof down for maybe last time last fri, when the roof was halfway back it fell like a stone I can hear the motor going but nothing happening, the roof will open and close easily by hand , any suggestions ? may now be a job for next summer now tho 2,0 facelift cheers guys
by brent50
Sat 11 Aug, 2012 16:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: petrol breather pipe
Replies: 4
Views: 407

Re: petrol breather pipe

Many thanks guys will try over the weekend and let you know
by brent50
Fri 10 Aug, 2012 19:51
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: New purchase Z3 2.0 Facelift
Replies: 15
Views: 2423

Re: New purchase Z3 2.0 Facelift

Hi mine was the 16 valve 140 bhp, but id be more than happy to bet on a drag race against a 1.9 having had both for more than a year !
by brent50
Fri 10 Aug, 2012 19:26
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: New purchase Z3 2.0 Facelift
Replies: 15
Views: 2423

Re: New purchase Z3 2.0 Facelift

I had the 1.9 and now have the 2.0 facelift now i might have had a dodgy 1.9 but i dont think so, i find the 2.0 is considerably quicker by far, one thing i will say is that the 1.9 had a little more punch on the motorway at high speed the 2.0 takes a little longer to get there but it does get there...
by brent50
Fri 10 Aug, 2012 19:07
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: petrol breather pipe
Replies: 4
Views: 407

petrol breather pipe

Hi guys. slight problem hoping someone can advise, noticed a pure petrol smell in the car, happened to fill up when i opened the fuel filler cap, there was petrol in the plastic well that wasn't there before drained it off checked few days later and there again any help appreciated cheers!!!
by brent50
Mon 07 May, 2012 20:39
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: First ever wave!
Replies: 6
Views: 1542

Re: First ever wave!

keep an eye out for me i live in guisley black 2.0 facelift !!
by brent50
Mon 17 Oct, 2011 15:23
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: 16" wheels
Replies: 2
Views: 308

thanks

hopefully these are ok let me know if not thanks
by brent50
Mon 17 Oct, 2011 09:33
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: 16" wheels
Replies: 2
Views: 308

16" wheels

for sale 4 alloys virtually unmarked tyres 1 yr old, all good £235 inc p&p http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/8479/img0522hl.jpg http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/1894/img0524p.jpg http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/1548/img0525gd.jpg http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/57/img0526pt.jpg http://img71...
by brent50
Sun 16 Oct, 2011 18:56
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: is it you
Replies: 2
Views: 773

yep

gotta be you usually only see you from the front, so couldnt make out it was 2.8 mines a black 2.0 facelift, next time i see you ill give you a wave
by brent50
Wed 12 Oct, 2011 20:52
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: plugs
Replies: 5
Views: 650

plugs

would the recomendations for the 2.2 be same for 2.0 cheers
by brent50
Tue 11 Oct, 2011 18:14
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: is it you
Replies: 2
Views: 773

is it you

I see a silver 2.0 zed every morning usually parks off kirkstall road Leeds give me a shout its you and say hi
by brent50
Wed 28 Sep, 2011 18:14
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: BMW BBS STYLE 42 17"
Replies: 3
Views: 1731

hi

I like the wheels though like you havnt got a clue what there worth if someone comes up with a reasonable price ill take them cheers
by brent50
Mon 26 Sep, 2011 14:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: couple probs
Replies: 8
Views: 1165

wobble sorted !!!!!!!!!!

sorted out wheel wobble front pads sticking on, first realised something was wrong when the car didnt roll back on an incline, shortly after had the wobble
touched brakes and wobble went, took foot off brake wobble again, plan to get the front wheels off and lube the pistons. :lol:
by brent50
Sun 25 Sep, 2011 17:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: couple probs
Replies: 8
Views: 1165

fuel

had all the fuel lines checked all seem fine, not had the smell for some time, maybe wondering if it was indeed the tank being full and leaking a little or maybe the cap wasnt on tight. as for the wobble not had that for a week now someone said may be a slightly sticking brake caliper or pad stickin...
by brent50
Sat 24 Sep, 2011 17:53
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: door card pins ??
Replies: 2
Views: 271

thanks

cheers some sent for
by brent50
Sat 24 Sep, 2011 12:59
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: door card pins ??
Replies: 2
Views: 271

door card pins ??

can anyone tell me if theses will fit my z, usual thing taking door card off 3 snapped
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DP1-Wt-FRI-Ca ... 311wt_1163
thanks all
by brent50
Mon 19 Sep, 2011 13:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: couple probs
Replies: 8
Views: 1165

thanks

thanks chuckles will get it checked did mean to say its a 2.0 facelift i was wondering if the injectors had anything to do with power drop
by brent50
Sun 18 Sep, 2011 17:52
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: couple probs
Replies: 8
Views: 1165

couple probs

Hi guys was wondering if anyone can help with a couple of annoying probs, first of all under pretty hard acceleration the revs drop for a second midway through then pick up again, secondly getting an intermittent smell of petrol coming in the car only every so often nothing to do with accelerating a...
by brent50
Thu 01 Sep, 2011 15:48
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Sunday 11th September - Cruise & Lunch
Replies: 63
Views: 11449

confirmation

confirming me and karen for the cruize
by brent50
Thu 25 Aug, 2011 17:14
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 1.9 v 2.0
Replies: 2
Views: 403

pics

will post as i go along asap
by brent50
Wed 24 Aug, 2011 18:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 1.9 v 2.0
Replies: 2
Views: 403

1.9 v 2.0

had my 1.9 for 15 months, loved it but always yearned for a 6 cylinder after hearing someones at a meet last year, anyway had the chance of a good deal on a 2001 2.0 facelift so chopped in the 1.9 and loving it, def more power through the gears and of course the added bonus of hearing the 6 angels s...
by brent50
Sat 20 Aug, 2011 16:07
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: mirror wire
Replies: 2
Views: 286

thanks

ah many thanks
by brent50
Fri 19 Aug, 2011 18:32
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Sunday 11th September - Cruise & Lunch
Replies: 63
Views: 11449

yes please

put us down for it 99% sure will confirm, myself and my good lady thanks.
by brent50
Fri 19 Aug, 2011 18:28
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: mirror wire
Replies: 2
Views: 286

mirror wire

anyone know what the cable/wire is connected from the interior mirror to the interior light is? on my facelift 2.0 cheers
by brent50
Fri 19 Aug, 2011 09:47
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: soft top
Replies: 2
Views: 401

cheers

will have a go next weekend
by brent50
Thu 18 Aug, 2011 19:04
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: soft top
Replies: 2
Views: 401

soft top

My rear window has come away from the fabric about 2 inch long anyone any ideas on repair ?
by brent50
Fri 05 Aug, 2011 19:28
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: help
Replies: 7
Views: 2731

cheers

thanks i will and many thanks for taking the time :P
by brent50
Fri 05 Aug, 2011 18:05
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: help
Replies: 7
Views: 2731

thanks

http://www.alpine.pt/fileadmin/user_upl ... 80R_EN.pdf
Hi found this for mine looks like it may be ok what do you think?
by brent50
Fri 05 Aug, 2011 17:27
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: help
Replies: 7
Views: 2731

alpine

this is aProduct MPN MPNCDA-9886 Key Features Anti-Theft ProtectionDetachable Face Panel Player Type CD MP3 / WMA Playback MP3 Playback Controlled Devices CD Changer Amplifier / Speakers Built-In Amplifier RMS Power4 x 18 Watts RMS Built-In Power Amplifier Yes Built-In Amplifier Power 4 x 50 Watt Ra...
by brent50
Thu 04 Aug, 2011 19:48
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: help
Replies: 7
Views: 2731

help

Hi guys not being electrically minded, and to save money Im gonna try and install my kenwood sub woofer, just a question can I install it by just connecting it via rca cables and of course negative and positive wires, my cd player is an Alpine CDA-9887R has 4 built in amps any help would be much app...
by brent50
Tue 02 Aug, 2011 21:15
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Sunday 28th Aug Welsh Run
Replies: 75
Views: 13168

.

Have to give it a miss Billz seems where on holiday in skegvegas that week but def catch the next one :(
by brent50
Sun 31 Jul, 2011 19:29
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: key fob
Replies: 4
Views: 736

thanks guys

thanks guys will check out ebay
by brent50
Sat 30 Jul, 2011 17:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: key fob
Replies: 4
Views: 736

key fob

Anyone know where i can get a coded key from, without paying bmw's prices car only came with one hate to loose my only key cheers guys
by brent50
Sat 30 Jul, 2011 17:49
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: amps?
Replies: 0
Views: 2561

amps?

Hi guys can anyone tell me if all zds have amps as standard? just swopped my old 1.9 for a facelift 2.0, like a fool left a pair of focals in the footwell speaker,s completely forgot about them anyway got to start with some new ice from scratch was just wondering about the amps cheers guys
by brent50
Fri 29 Jul, 2011 15:08
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Sunday 28th Aug Welsh Run
Replies: 75
Views: 13168

sounds good enjoyed the last one

Hi sounds like a plan, ill confirm with her indoors then confirm with you cheers
by brent50
Thu 28 Jul, 2011 20:28
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: re hoops
Replies: 2
Views: 397

re hoops

changed my 1.9 for a 2.0, facelift have to say a better drive all round than the 1.9, i wondered why it didnt have roll hoops dosnt seem to be any way to fit any ? anyone shed any light? cheers
by brent50
Thu 28 Jul, 2011 20:28
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: re hoops
Replies: 2
Views: 338

re hoops

changed my 1.9 for a 2.0, facelift have to say a better drive all round than the 1.9, i wondered why it didnt have roll hoops dosnt seem to be any way to fit any ? anyone shed any light? cheers