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by Z3andZ4
Tue 04 Jul, 2023 08:35
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 2001 engine undertray
Replies: 1
Views: 16081

Z3 2001 engine undertray

Had a rather unfortunate meeting with a large piece of shredded lorry tyre in the fast lane of the M1. I lost.

Does anyone have an engine bay under tray spare that I could buy please? It’s the small piece at the front of the engine bay under the rad.

Many thanks
Neil
by Z3andZ4
Tue 27 Sep, 2022 13:30
Forum: Z4M roadster and Z4m coupé
Topic: EMU emission sensors
Replies: 1
Views: 1932

EMU emission sensors

Hi all Z4M coupe Sept ‘06 done 44,000 miles. After being SORN through lockdown etc returned to the road and immediately got the orange EMU light. Local workshop advising all FOUR, yes FOUR, emission sensors need changing out at £240 plus VAT each plus labour. Any idea if all four sensors are the sam...
by Z3andZ4
Wed 23 Feb, 2022 19:12
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Has to be Hyperwhite or HID
Replies: 7
Views: 4773

Re: Has to be Hyperwhite or HID

Thank you once more, going to press the button on Phillips and get my son to check first and then fit them for me 😉😉😉
by Z3andZ4
Tue 22 Feb, 2022 15:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Has to be Hyperwhite or HID
Replies: 7
Views: 4773

Re: Has to be Hyperwhite or HID

Hi Mike

I have had a look and found H7’s on Amazon.

My son still has my car, so I cannot see it.

Do I need one set or two?

I’d like the inner lamps and outer lamps to match as well as the full beam and don’t quite know what I’m doing.

Many thanks
Neil
by Z3andZ4
Tue 22 Feb, 2022 15:36
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Has to be Hyperwhite or HID
Replies: 7
Views: 4773

Re: Has to be Hyperwhite or HID

Hi Mike Thanks for this. I just noticed how yellow the lights were ie old school, when my son borrowed my car and I saw it at night from the outside and compared it to the white lights on my 17 plate M240i. So yellow as in old. I suspect the power is ok, but it needs good quality replacement bulbs. ...
by Z3andZ4
Wed 16 Feb, 2022 17:27
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Has to be Hyperwhite or HID
Replies: 7
Views: 4773

Has to be Hyperwhite or HID

Gaza

You were once quoted wrt headlights above.

As an ignoramus I have a standard 3 l Sports which I am slightly improving.

How many and which lights do I need to move from yellow to white as I am clueless?

Anyone else feel free to chip in.

Tia
Neil
by Z3andZ4
Wed 16 Feb, 2022 14:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Headlamp washer
Replies: 4
Views: 2554

Re: Headlamp washer

Thank you so much for your help, problem solved and headlamp jet wash functioning again. 🙂
by Z3andZ4
Mon 14 Feb, 2022 10:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Headlamp washer
Replies: 4
Views: 2554

Re: Headlamp washer

Many Thanks Mark, just about to go out and get the bonnet up and have a looksie.

That reduces my searching no end.

Just need to find the pump for the jet washers now 😉

Neil
by Z3andZ4
Sun 13 Feb, 2022 20:13
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Electric roof mechanism
Replies: 6
Views: 2787

Re: Electric roof mechanism

Thank you so much LaRy.

Will do.

Yes passenger side always drips on my passenger!!

Neil
by Z3andZ4
Sun 13 Feb, 2022 15:29
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Electric roof mechanism
Replies: 6
Views: 2787

Re: Electric roof mechanism

LaRy Bit tricky for me to check everything at the mo as still got the hard top on!!!!!! Wasn’t expecting such a rapid reply 😉 Am reluctant to take hard top off too soon as it always takes me a couple of weeks to secure it so it doesn’t leak. I put the hard top on and then a few weeks later tighten i...
by Z3andZ4
Sun 13 Feb, 2022 15:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Electric roof mechanism
Replies: 6
Views: 2787

Re: Electric roof mechanism

Thank you.

Where is the micro switch please?

Neil
by Z3andZ4
Sun 13 Feb, 2022 15:05
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Electric roof mechanism
Replies: 6
Views: 2787

Electric roof mechanism

Hi there Can any helpful person share with me an idiot’s guide to trying to find the fault on my electric roof not working please? Where do I start? I know there’s a motor in the boot and an on/off switch incase it fails so it can be used manually, but that’s about all I know. Any kind expert able t...
by Z3andZ4
Sun 13 Feb, 2022 14:58
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Headlamp washer
Replies: 4
Views: 2554

Headlamp washer

Just got my car back from having the bumper off and re sprayed. Now the headlamp washers don’t appear to be working. Am I correct the headlights have to be on for the headlamp washers to work? Does it work every time you use it, or every 4th time? Is there a separate reservoir for the headlamp washe...
by Z3andZ4
Tue 08 Feb, 2022 20:05
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: BM Steelers
Replies: 3
Views: 2626

Re: BM Steelers

Thanks for your reply. They excelled themselves today, correct part delivered in less than 18 hours and no quibble exchange, only £5 difference. They also admitted their mistake on ordering me the non A/C part and said they should have checked more carefully. I got everything back together this afte...
by Z3andZ4
Mon 07 Feb, 2022 19:11
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: BM Steelers
Replies: 3
Views: 2626

BM Steelers

Don’t necessarily trust that your VIN ensures BM order and deliver the right parts. They ordered the non-AC blower resistor. I got the passenger side and glove box out and it was never going to fit. I then realised it was in the engine bay, so ripped that out. Then I saw the part it was NOT what I h...
by Z3andZ4
Sun 30 Jan, 2022 12:20
Forum: Z4M roadster and Z4m coupé
Topic: Squeaking side window
Replies: 6
Views: 4616

Re: Squeaking side window

I use a lot of it as it’s great when hard top goes off and off seasonally and it’s the only thing that works to stop those nasty chassis twists when the hard top is not set right. Good luck.
by Z3andZ4
Sun 30 Jan, 2022 10:21
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Any Z3 expertise near me?
Replies: 2
Views: 2273

Re: Any Z3 expertise near me?

Thank you Sir.

I will give them a whirl when I get my car back body shop, one day soon.

Neil
by Z3andZ4
Tue 25 Jan, 2022 15:25
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Any Z3 expertise near me?
Replies: 0
Views: 3489

Any Z3 expertise near me?

Hi Z’ers I have a 3 litre Sports Roadster who celebrated her 20th birthday last Friday. Somebody damaged her whilst parking last year and she is in having a front end re-spray etc etc. most of the bill is being paid for by the guilty parker, but as she avoided getting written off I have re-fallen in...
by Z3andZ4
Tue 25 Jan, 2022 15:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Any Z3 expertise near me?
Replies: 2
Views: 2273

Any Z3 expertise near me?

Hi Z’ers I have a 3 litre Sports Roadster who celebrated her 20th birthday last Friday. Somebody damaged her whilst parking last year and she is in having a front end re-spray etc etc. most of the bill is being paid for by the guilty parker, but as she avoided getting written off I have re-fallen in...
by Z3andZ4
Tue 25 Jan, 2022 14:35
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Heater fan
Replies: 1
Views: 1904

Re: Heater fan

Resolved thanks to archives. Part ordered from BMW in tomorrow @ £45. Then the you tube removal and replacement will help.
by Z3andZ4
Tue 25 Jan, 2022 11:41
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Heater fan
Replies: 1
Views: 1904

Heater fan

Out of nowhere the switch for my heater fan only now works on OFF or FULL BLAST, no subtle I II III IV anymore?

What do I need to buy and where do I need to replace it?

Tia Neil
by Z3andZ4
Fri 31 Dec, 2021 19:34
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: happy new year
Replies: 0
Views: 2433

happy new year

And good news for me.

Hit in Cockfosters, guy left note, £2k bill to be paid by his insurer and I get whole new front end respray.

Car is nearly 21 years old with 125,000 and passed MOT with no advisories in Dec. 💪💪💪💪

Happy driving all.
by Z3andZ4
Tue 05 Oct, 2021 14:25
Forum: Z4M roadster and Z4m coupé
Topic: Squeaking side window
Replies: 6
Views: 4616

Re: Squeaking side window

Gummi plfledge (spelling?) Use in on all my window seals, Z3, Z4M coupe and now M240i Conv.
by Z3andZ4
Sun 22 Nov, 2020 12:33
Forum: Z4M roadster and Z4m coupé
Topic: Low level heating only on one side
Replies: 0
Views: 5305

Low level heating only on one side

Hiya all

56 plated Z4M coupe.

Got into the car with SWMBO and she noticed little heat her side on her feet, yet my side was lovely and warm.

Could change the SWMBO or not take passengers, which I rarely do actually, but anyone got any clues/fixes?

Thanks chaps
Neil
by Z3andZ4
Sat 21 Nov, 2020 20:25
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: ...
Replies: 10
Views: 5177

Re: Breaking 1997 Z3 2.8.

Are the door cards plain black and in good condition? Do you have both passenger and driver sides? How much for both please? I have a 3l 51 pate wide body and my son wrecked the door pull/handle on the drivers side and even though mine are red and black, plain black would do. I am in Peterborough so...
by Z3andZ4
Thu 07 Mar, 2019 11:50
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Into year 4...
Replies: 4
Views: 2031

Re: Into year 4...

Now into year 7 of my ownership of my 18 year old. 110,000 miles and flew through latest MOT with only brake pipe advisory. Bought as a runaround to save taking the Z4M coupe to the shops and 65,000 miles later I couldn't be happier. Never let me down, bought winter wheels and tyres but otherwise mi...
by Z3andZ4
Mon 25 Feb, 2019 11:10
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: September 2001 wide body 3l Sport
Replies: 4
Views: 1904

Re: September 2001 wide body 3l Sport

Hello

I would definitely like a secondhand one please.

Many thanks
Neil
by Z3andZ4
Fri 22 Feb, 2019 11:53
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: September 2001 wide body 3l Sport
Replies: 4
Views: 1904

Re: September 2001 wide body 3l Sport

DM sent thank you.
by Z3andZ4
Mon 18 Feb, 2019 17:29
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: September 2001 wide body 3l Sport
Replies: 4
Views: 1904

Re: September 2001 wide body 3l Sport

BMW Z3 Plastic Air Duct Under Tray 51718397359 is apparently exactly what I need.........
by Z3andZ4
Mon 18 Feb, 2019 17:28
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: WANTED sump tray for 2001 wide body Z3
Replies: 1
Views: 1265

Re: WANTED sump tray for 2001 wide body Z3

BMW Z3 Plastic Air Duct Under Tray 51718397359 is apparently exactly what I need.........
by Z3andZ4
Mon 18 Feb, 2019 17:16
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: WANTED sump tray for 2001 wide body Z3
Replies: 1
Views: 1265

WANTED sump tray for 2001 wide body Z3

Sump tray ripped off this morning by aggressive road 'traffic' exiting the car park at a rip off NHS car park :-(

Anyone got a spare sump tray I can buy from them please?

Many thanks
Neil
by Z3andZ4
Mon 18 Feb, 2019 17:12
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: September 2001 wide body 3l Sport
Replies: 4
Views: 1904

September 2001 wide body 3l Sport

Hi all My sump tray was ripped off this morning by a very aggressive road hump at King's Lynn hospital this morning when visiting my Mum :-( One of those horrid metal traps that only allow you to exit, or if you drive the wrong way puncture your tyres. Anyone got a spare sump tray that I can buy fro...
by Z3andZ4
Mon 30 Apr, 2018 17:33
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Breaking: blue 2.0 z3
Replies: 31
Views: 11626

Re: Breaking: blue 2.0 z3

Hiya

Do you have driver's side wing mirror please?

Not bothered if heated or not, just want one that's not rotted to bits.......

Many thanks
Neil
by Z3andZ4
Wed 22 Mar, 2017 18:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 100,000 miles and just 16
Replies: 8
Views: 3996

100,000 miles and just 16

Am delighted to confirm she made it around the clock and I am pleased I decided to stick with her to see her through this milestone. Although I always knew they were bulletproof I have never taken a BMW this far before. Only tiny, tiny niggle, which will be resolved when hard top comes off, rust for...
by Z3andZ4
Mon 14 Nov, 2016 11:37
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: My New Z4M Coupe Alpine White
Replies: 24
Views: 11340

Re: My New Z4M Coupe Alpine White

You've made a great choice and one which I doubt you will regret ever. I've had one since brand new Interlagos Blue and red. New in 09/06. I have just passed 29k and feel she is just about run in. I found the gear change 1st to 2nd a little notchy and difficult to make smooth, but now it seems to ha...
by Z3andZ4
Thu 13 Oct, 2016 10:13
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: leather painting tips....
Replies: 13
Views: 8098

Re: leather painting tips....

Good work Jack.
by Z3andZ4
Sat 27 Aug, 2016 18:50
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Seat refurbishment
Replies: 6
Views: 2031

Re: Seat refurbishment

Thank you to those who replied. You won't believe it but I was referred by an upholsterer I use locally to a local man who is 5 miles from where I live and has been doing total interior refurbs for 30 years. How lucky am I? He does proper seat refurb or the fully monty leather replaced, so I shall s...
by Z3andZ4
Wed 24 Aug, 2016 16:11
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Seat refurbishment
Replies: 6
Views: 2031

Seat refurbishment

I'm in Cambs. I am travelling to Manchester every week for the next 6-9 months, 300 miles round trip and after my first 4 return journeys realise my back is not going to last if I don't get my seat comfort improved asap. Car's done 96k in it's 15 years and clearly needs some work, not so much the ae...
by Z3andZ4
Fri 12 Aug, 2016 19:06
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Z3M in winter
Replies: 5
Views: 3253

Re: Z3M in winter

I actually meant to say winter tyres and I agree they make a huge difference. Will what I have for the 3l ne suitable for the Z3M? If so I just won't sell the spare alloys/wheels when I sell it. I don't like the way it looks in winter as the arches are so empty, but it substance over style in winter...
by Z3andZ4
Thu 11 Aug, 2016 19:46
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Z3M in winter
Replies: 5
Views: 3253

Z3M in winter

What do you guys with Z3M's do in winter to stay mobile? I have a Z3 3l now and for winter I have a spare set of alloys and skinny tyres, which have kept me mobile 3 winters on the trot. I will have to keep mobile this winter for work and it's a four hour drive each way Mon's and Fri's so I have to ...
by Z3andZ4
Thu 28 Jul, 2016 12:31
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Thinking about an M again
Replies: 4
Views: 2155

Thinking about an M again

I keep blowing hot and cold about investing in a Z3M roadster. I have a Z4M coupe already - as well as a Z4 roadster, 135i and Z3 3 litre Sport. I have missed a couple in the past 24 months due to my indecisiveness and sorely regretted it :head: Anyone on the forum thinking about selling their Z3M r...
by Z3andZ4
Sat 28 May, 2016 10:08
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Z4 coupe
Replies: 5
Views: 2507

Re: Z4 coupe

http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/Z3andZ4/media/Updated%20Fleet%20Photo%200416_zpscphuiwqu.jpg.html http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/Z3andZ4/media/Z4MC_zpsepc6siyv.jpg.html Thoroughly recommend Z4 coupe. Unique shape. Hope mine becomes a classic having bought it brand new in September 2006 and only...
by Z3andZ4
Tue 24 May, 2016 17:19
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Hood protector and proofer
Replies: 14
Views: 3809

Re: Hood protector and proofer

Another Renovo. Just done my Z4 Roadster in Mallorca which has been exposed to everything for about 12 years and never had a proper roofie job done. I did it just last month. Results were impressive. However, the car is titanium and when I 'painted' the roof tiny little black spots flicked onto the ...
by Z3andZ4
Wed 20 Apr, 2016 16:34
Forum: Z4M roadster and Z4m coupé
Topic: Z4M tyres
Replies: 22
Views: 10834

Re: Z4M tyres

I can confirm I am extremely happy with the MPS4's now I have done more mileage.

They are a major improvement on the MPS3's which were apparently not rated at all.

Very happy - road noise is vastly reduced.
by Z3andZ4
Sun 10 Apr, 2016 08:31
Forum: Z4M roadster and Z4m coupé
Topic: Z4M tyres
Replies: 22
Views: 10834

Re: Z4M tyres

First 300 mile road trip yesterday would suggest made a good decision.

Road noise is far better than the original Conti's.

Also got a £20 fuel card as a money back offer from Michelin, which can't be bad.
by Z3andZ4
Fri 08 Apr, 2016 05:10
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: New UK fleet photo
Replies: 0
Views: 943

New UK fleet photo

The new UK fleet photo got taken whilst the sun briefly shone last weekend. Frustrated not being able to show the image I managed last time - sorry. Am up early to get two new rear Michelin Pilot Sport 4's onto the Z4M which came off SORN this month 8-) Am advised they will be superb. The original C...
by Z3andZ4
Fri 08 Apr, 2016 04:50
Forum: Z4M roadster and Z4m coupé
Topic: Z4M tyres
Replies: 22
Views: 10834

Re: Z4M tyres

Am putting on 2 new rears this morning and have gone for Michelin Pilot Sports 4's.

Can't wait as after 27k miles from brand new on the car which was brand new in September 2006 she is currently just a tad skittish.......
by Z3andZ4
Fri 18 Mar, 2016 09:24
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: WTB Drivers side mirror glass
Replies: 3
Views: 1058

Re: Solved WTB Drivers side mirror glass

Problem resolved - thank you Spurs fan in a coupe.

Terrible at WHL last night :-(
by Z3andZ4
Thu 17 Mar, 2016 17:49
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: WTB Drivers side mirror glass
Replies: 3
Views: 1058

WTB Drivers side mirror glass

Mirror glass fell out and partially smashed.

Anyone know where to purchase a replacement please?

Many thanks.
by Z3andZ4
Thu 17 Mar, 2016 17:31
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Z3 3.0i to Z4 3.0si
Replies: 4
Views: 6173

Re: Z3 3.0i to Z4 3.0si

I have both (and more) and for different reasons love both. The Z3 is my daily runaround and it is perfect for shorter rides and times when I need no boot (even shopping). A decent run enables me to get the Z4M coupe out of the garage. The Z4 is actually in Mallorca, but it is a pleasure to drive ar...