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by mrh1
Sun 23 Mar, 2014 17:52
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 3.0 sport for sale
Replies: 0
Views: 884

Z3 3.0 sport for sale

Its a really sad time at the moment my Z3 is for sale :cry:

Now sold

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/ ... iment=true
by mrh1
Tue 04 Mar, 2014 20:32
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: WTB: Z3 2.8, 3.0 or M
Replies: 5
Views: 1232

Re: WTB: Z3 2.8, 3.0 or M

Have sent you a PM.

Regards,

Martin
by mrh1
Thu 14 Nov, 2013 20:08
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted Z3 Driver Side Door Mirror
Replies: 4
Views: 720

Re: Wanted Z3 Driver Side Door Mirror

Boysie wrote:I believe "Andy" spurs fans with a coupe has one or two to sell
Thanks for that but i have already got one off Ebay.
by mrh1
Thu 14 Nov, 2013 20:08
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted Z3 Driver Side Door Mirror
Replies: 4
Views: 720

Re: Wanted Z3 Driver Side Door Mirror

scratchbash wrote:Hi there,
Is there anything left of the internals?
If the die cast park is only broken, I have had some success at repairing this part.
Regards
Scratchbash
No it's just dust in side. It's had it. :(
by mrh1
Tue 12 Nov, 2013 20:19
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted Z3 Driver Side Door Mirror
Replies: 4
Views: 720

Wanted Z3 Driver Side Door Mirror

Got one from the bay that is E


Hi all, as the subject hints at I'm looking for a Z3 3.0 2002 driver side door mirror, would be nice if it was silver.
Anything out there.
Regards,
Martin
by mrh1
Mon 11 Nov, 2013 20:20
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Gtechniq...Has anyone tried this product
Replies: 2
Views: 1164

Re: Gtechniq...Has anyone tried this product

Not seen that before, luv the first comment on youtube below it :)
by mrh1
Wed 27 Feb, 2013 19:57
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Soft Top
Replies: 10
Views: 975

Re: Soft Top

BladeRunner919 wrote:
mrh1 wrote: Heres the posting including pictures, the white lines around the stitching is just chalk lines.
No link/pics!!

Knew I forgot something.. :lol:
by mrh1
Wed 27 Feb, 2013 16:21
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Soft Top
Replies: 10
Views: 975

Re: Soft Top

BladeRunner919 wrote:
mrh1 wrote:I paid £240
Supply and fit?
yep.

Heres the posting including pictures, the white lines around the stitching is just chalk lines.

http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... 22#p320822
by mrh1
Wed 27 Feb, 2013 11:38
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Soft Top
Replies: 10
Views: 975

Re: Soft Top

I paid £240
by mrh1
Tue 26 Feb, 2013 20:17
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Soft Top
Replies: 10
Views: 975

Re: Soft Top

Someone on here recommended Jack Smith Trimmers Of Swansea and had one fitted for £250 and I have him in mind for when the time comes for a replacement. Jack Smith Trimmers of Swansea Rear of 158 St. Helens Avenue Swansea SA1 4NQ 01792 461 022 Yep that was me, it's been almost a year now no problem...
by mrh1
Sun 16 Sep, 2012 16:31
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Alloy wheel re furbishers in Somerset
Replies: 2
Views: 1030

Re: Alloy wheel re furbishers in Somerset

I used
http://www.myalloys.co.uk/
They were superb, not the cheapest but they do an outstanding job.
by mrh1
Fri 17 Aug, 2012 19:30
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Just bought her home..... Was this a good price?
Replies: 16
Views: 3955

Re: Just bought her home..... Was this a good price?

welcome to the 3.0 club,,, so much better then the 2.8 club... :lol:
by mrh1
Mon 13 Aug, 2012 22:05
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Colour for wheel nut cover?
Replies: 4
Views: 1020

Re: Colour for wheel nut cover?

Nice rims, would I be right in thinking your locking wheel nuts are not genuine BMW ones.
Wondering if these covers will go over genuine ones.
by mrh1
Mon 13 Aug, 2012 15:13
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Colour for wheel nut cover?
Replies: 4
Views: 1020

Colour for wheel nut cover?

Just had my 17" BMW split rim wheels refurbished, silver rim, black spokes and split rim bolts silver, now I'm just left looking at really tatty wheel nuts. Looking at fitting TPI wheel nut covers but don't know what colour to go for black or silver. I'm edging towards silver but does anyone ha...
by mrh1
Sat 30 Jun, 2012 22:26
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted - Hood repair in Somerset
Replies: 5
Views: 850

Re: Wanted - Hood repair in Somerset

JoeyD wrote:yep did google but didnt find any. thanks for that. pretty pricey,especially the one in bristol.
Jack Smith Trimmers of Swansea

Rear of 158 St. Helens Avenue
Swansea
SA1 4NQ

01792 461 022
by mrh1
Sat 30 Jun, 2012 20:38
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted - Hood repair in Somerset
Replies: 5
Views: 850

Re: Wanted - Hood repair in Somerset

http://www.bristolsunroofs.co.uk/index.php
Or
Jack Smiths Trimmers Swansea, just google..
by mrh1
Sat 30 Jun, 2012 20:35
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Rear screen replacement
Replies: 11
Views: 2928

Re: Rear screen replacement

Yep had mine done there in March, did a good job for £240..
by mrh1
Wed 11 Apr, 2012 15:57
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Anyone had a replacement roof fitted?
Replies: 105
Views: 16997

Re: Anyone had a replacement roof fitted?

To the guys who've had a replacement roof (wonderloaf, VinceR and mrh1); Did the prices you paid (£400, £450 & £250 respectively) for the roofs include the rear plastic window or was it just the roof material? Reason I ask is my rear window split 2/3 weeks ago & I have yet to replace it (I ...
by mrh1
Thu 05 Apr, 2012 18:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: corroded bits round the clips that atach the hood to the car
Replies: 10
Views: 1714

Re: corroded bits round the clips that atach the hood to the

did mine last summer, used Hammerite smooth satin black spray can, sanded it back to smooth out the edges over spray it over the non corroded parts.
When you look at mine you wont even know its been done.
by mrh1
Tue 03 Apr, 2012 18:27
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Anyone had a replacement roof fitted?
Replies: 105
Views: 16997

Re: Anyone had a replacement roof fitted?

as promised here are some pics.. http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu233/mrh1/bmw%20z3/SDC10279.jpg http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu233/mrh1/bmw%20z3/SDC10278.jpg http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu233/mrh1/bmw%20z3/SDC10277.jpg http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu233/mrh1/bmw%20z3/SDC10276...
by mrh1
Sun 01 Apr, 2012 21:05
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Anyone had a replacement roof fitted?
Replies: 105
Views: 16997

Re: Anyone had a replacement roof fitted?

Will try and get some pic's sorted, he uses good quality mohair, I really cannot fault it. They will do any colour you want for the hood or stitching as well, they also do seats as well. You can find more details on MX5 forums, even have people come down from Scotland for MX5 hoods. If your after a ...
by mrh1
Sun 01 Apr, 2012 19:05
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Anyone had a replacement roof fitted?
Replies: 105
Views: 16997

Re: Anyone had a replacement roof fitted?

Just had a new hood fitted my Jack Smith trimmers in Swansea, Couldn't be more pleased, they make their own hoods and rear window,,, and best off all £250 fitted.
by mrh1
Wed 28 Mar, 2012 15:38
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: New hood fitted but does this look right
Replies: 17
Views: 2450

Re: New hood fitted but does this look right

Went and had a word with the trimmer, he said anything is fine and as it should be...
BTW I used Jack Smith Trimmers in Swansea, really good lads can highly recommend.
by mrh1
Wed 28 Mar, 2012 07:41
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: New hood fitted but does this look right
Replies: 17
Views: 2450

Re: New hood fitted but does this look right

Heath wrote:Looking at your picture now, I see you do have the rubber piece I was on about. I cant check the bit you have circled as my hard top is in the way


Heath on Tapatalk
What you doing with a hardtop on in this weather, get it off :)
by mrh1
Tue 27 Mar, 2012 21:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: New hood fitted but does this look right
Replies: 17
Views: 2450

Re: New hood fitted but does this look right

Heath wrote:Dont know if you can see it properly in my pics as its dark & I still have hard top on



Heath on Tapatalk
Hi thanks for that but i just cannot see what bit I'm missing, is there ment to be something here???

Image
by mrh1
Tue 27 Mar, 2012 18:34
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: New hood fitted but does this look right
Replies: 17
Views: 2450

Re: New hood fitted but does this look right

Hi all, Hope this works better and no chat site but then again variety is the spice off life :D :D I'm going to use photo bucket and see what happens.... Have taken more pics, item 20 is there i think, but i'll see what people think... Again thanks for the help Martin http://i651.photobucket.com/alb...
by mrh1
Tue 27 Mar, 2012 15:53
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: New hood fitted but does this look right
Replies: 17
Views: 2450

Re: New hood fitted but does this look right

A chat site o'dear think i might have to change my picture viewer :shock:

This plastic trim is there a part number or exploded view for it...

Regards,

Martin
by mrh1
Tue 27 Mar, 2012 12:23
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: New hood fitted but does this look right
Replies: 17
Views: 2450

New hood fitted but does this look right

Hi all. have just had a new hood fitted but is there ment to be a gap at the base of the hood by door?? is it part of the drainage system, the picture is not great could do a better one when i get home but you should get the idea. Thanks for looking and any advice would be great. Martin Martin, I ha...
by mrh1
Sat 04 Feb, 2012 20:27
Forum: Site Announcements and Feedback
Topic: zroadster.net - new ownership
Replies: 32
Views: 6726

Superb news. :D :D
by mrh1
Mon 14 Nov, 2011 10:39
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: General soft top cleaning
Replies: 2
Views: 1115

General soft top cleaning

Hi all just wondering what is the best way to clean the soft top, have treated it with the AutoGlym kit, but that every six months what can I use as a regular weekly/monthly clean? As the birds are using it as target practice.
Many thanks,
Martin
by mrh1
Fri 09 Sep, 2011 21:26
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: rear window plastic beading
Replies: 10
Views: 1090

This thread caught my eye because i ruined the original beading off my window when i fitted a replacement window sourced off ebay. Today i am going to try fitting some beading i have bought from another company call Woolies Trim. If it works out I'll post some pictures later. Be warned that gaps in...
by mrh1
Thu 08 Sep, 2011 21:07
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: rear window plastic beading
Replies: 10
Views: 1090

OK.. thats great many thanks for your words...

Right now for the brakes :) :)
by mrh1
Thu 08 Sep, 2011 18:47
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: rear window plastic beading
Replies: 10
Views: 1090

OK here are some pics, had a chat with the installer today, said this is how it arrived and would be OK. This was the first non BMW window they had installed.. I have to say they did a very good job. http://img28.imagevenue.com/loc464/th_507422996_windowbeading_122_464lo.jpg http://img265.imagevenue...
by mrh1
Wed 07 Sep, 2011 19:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: rear window plastic beading
Replies: 10
Views: 1090

rear window plastic beading

Hi,
Just a quickie had a new rear window installed to day not a BMW one but a replacement one.
Is there meant to be a small gap at the top of plastic beading that goes around the window??
Regards,
Martin
by mrh1
Tue 30 Aug, 2011 13:19
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Ruff paint work
Replies: 3
Views: 748

Hi thanks for the reply, yes have just got the car, dont think its over spray just dont think the car has been looked after that well. Did get it very cheap and dont mind spending money on it to get it in to good order..
by mrh1
Tue 30 Aug, 2011 12:05
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Ruff paint work
Replies: 3
Views: 748

Ruff paint work

Hi all, I have ruff to touch Silver paint work on some parts of the car feels almost like sand paper, poor car really hasn’t been looked after very well.
Just wondering what if anything I can do to get this nice and smooth.
Many thanks.
Martin
by mrh1
Sat 20 Aug, 2011 14:44
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Does this rear window look OK
Replies: 16
Views: 1536

Looks like you've got a replacement rear screen from emiata . Calbens has fitted one here . Seems like you could just glue the edges down if you don't want to go for a new screen right now. Hi, it does look like it might be one of those, dont like to look of it so will change it... Has anyone had a...
by mrh1
Fri 19 Aug, 2011 22:34
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Does this rear window look OK
Replies: 16
Views: 1536

Think i would rather pay someone who knows what there doing then struggle for hours doing it!!
by mrh1
Fri 19 Aug, 2011 21:28
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Does this rear window look OK
Replies: 16
Views: 1536

Many thanks for the advice.

So a new window should fix the problem.
Can someone recommend a good rear window fitter.
I live in Weston-s-Mare just south of Bristol

The car is silver sorry i know its another silver but hey what can you do :)

I will get pics up soon.
by mrh1
Fri 19 Aug, 2011 20:28
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Does this rear window look OK
Replies: 16
Views: 1536

Does this rear window look OK

Hi, this is my first post so be nice. :) I’ve just got my first Z3 2002 3.0L. Got it really cheap £4K, 51,000 miles. But it does need a bit of tidying. Just want some advice about the rear window, the one I have I’ve not seen in any posts on the forum. Just want to ask… Does it look OK? Do I need to...