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by Rocketbike
Wed 31 Jan, 2018 20:00
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 Avfew bits for sale
Replies: 11
Views: 3987

Re: Z3 Avfew bits for sale

Wind deflectors still available
Cheers
by Rocketbike
Tue 30 Jan, 2018 18:45
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 Avfew bits for sale
Replies: 11
Views: 3987

Re: Z3 Avfew bits for sale

Got it thanks
All packed and ready to go - will post in the morning. Let me know when you get it
Cheers
by Rocketbike
Tue 30 Jan, 2018 17:16
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 Avfew bits for sale
Replies: 11
Views: 3987

Re: Z3 Avfew bits for sale

No problem, thanks, consider it reserved. Just email me or pm me and let me know when you want to collect it/me to post it
Cheers
by Rocketbike
Tue 30 Jan, 2018 12:09
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 Avfew bits for sale
Replies: 11
Views: 3987

Re: Z3 Avfew bits for sale

Thanks Gazza, email sent
Its a 1.9 1998 narrow body, currently on Autotrader down your way I think. Its got 114,000, up at £2,000 with reg number starting CAZ if its still there
Cheers
by Rocketbike
Mon 29 Jan, 2018 20:02
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 Avfew bits for sale
Replies: 11
Views: 3987

Z3 Avfew bits for sale

Just sold my trusty Z3, 20 years old, owned six years and 60K. Best value car I've ever owned. I have a few bits for sale that I whipped out before PXing it against a Fiat Spider All as listed below, and plus postage at cost, but welcome to collect, I'm in Sheringham, Norfolk Cobra exhaust, mid sect...
by Rocketbike
Thu 18 May, 2017 12:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Wheel Arch Repairs
Replies: 9
Views: 4115

Re: Wheel Arch Repairs

Thanks for that. Matches my thoughts having a quick look at whats available. It is a narrow body and I'm not desperate (most of what I have seen from a quick look are a lot worse than mine) so I'll be looking out for the best stuff I see. Don't mind getting it sprayed if it's a long lasting repair. ...
by Rocketbike
Wed 17 May, 2017 19:53
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Wheel Arch Repairs
Replies: 9
Views: 4115

Re: Wheel Arch Repairs

Brilliant - thanks for that. Now looking for a good pair of wings in I think Artic Silver! :)
by Rocketbike
Tue 16 May, 2017 21:04
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Wheel Arch Repairs
Replies: 9
Views: 4115

Re: Wheel Arch Repairs

Thanks for the replies. Sounds like I can just unbolt and replace the rear panels, no welding. Is that right? If it is thats what I'll do
by Rocketbike
Tue 16 May, 2017 18:11
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Wheel Arch Repairs
Replies: 9
Views: 4115

Wheel Arch Repairs

Any thoughts on wheel arch repairs. My rear arches on the Z3 are starting to go, not terrible yet, but just getting rusty on the lips under the arch, and a mark about an inch long showing through the body, more discolouration at the moment. The car is really tidy, 19 years old, but a 100k 1.9 and no...
by Rocketbike
Tue 16 May, 2017 17:56
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 1.9 Sports Exhaust
Replies: 4
Views: 1910

Re: Z3 1.9 Sports Exhaust

Thanks guys. In the end I got a standard box fitted to keep me moving, and a mate of mine can weld up the old one, so the old one will go back on, but now I can keep it when the car goes.
by Rocketbike
Thu 04 May, 2017 10:05
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 1.9 Sports Exhaust
Replies: 4
Views: 1910

Re: Z3 1.9 Sports Exhaust

Thanks for that - see what you mean, not one good one!
by Rocketbike
Wed 03 May, 2017 18:10
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 1.9 Sports Exhaust
Replies: 4
Views: 1910

Z3 1.9 Sports Exhaust

Bank holiday Sunday my nice stainless sports exhaust fell in half whileI was away - can't complain, its been on for years, always sounded lovely, and the AA repaired it well enough to get me back home. Now I want to replace it with something similar, but don't want to spend a fortune. The centre pip...
by Rocketbike
Sat 10 Dec, 2016 16:45
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Headlight Cleaning
Replies: 12
Views: 3387

Re: Headlight Cleaning

I ended up using the 3M kit in the end. After a couple of months all the grot returned and the lights looked just as bad. This actually takes the whole surface off so should'nt be a problem for a very long time. Took about an hour to do all told
by Rocketbike
Fri 22 Apr, 2016 16:50
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Air Bag Reset Tool
Replies: 18
Views: 7239

Re: Air Bag Reset Tool

Thanks. For now I brought the tool off ebay, cost £16. Easy to use following the instructions and sorted it straight out, so very pleased. I'll see how it goes from here
by Rocketbike
Thu 21 Apr, 2016 07:35
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Alarm/remote key issues
Replies: 2
Views: 1456

Re: Alarm/remote key issues

I hadn't used my key fobs for a couple of years as it locked me out and kept going off when I did us them. Last week it started going off just for a second or so occasionally at any time, even while I was driving. Turns out there was water in the siren connection causing the problem, following my OC...
by Rocketbike
Tue 19 Apr, 2016 20:09
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Pull out chrome headight switch wanted
Replies: 8
Views: 1891

Pull out chrome headight switch wanted

Looking for a pull out headlight switch, as mine doesnt always turn the dash lights on, unless you rotate it slightly once you've pulled it out. So far that's worked every time! I'm told by my garage that replacement is the only way, so I'm looking for one that's got lots of life left in it before m...
by Rocketbike
Tue 19 Apr, 2016 20:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Air Bag Reset Tool
Replies: 18
Views: 7239

Air Bag Reset Tool

My airbag light comes on just about every time I move/glance at the passenger seat. As I've seen airbag reset tools on ebay for £15 - 20 my thoughts are to get one so I can reset it myself. Anyone have any experience of these or recommendations for particular ones as the thought of setting off my ai...
by Rocketbike
Tue 12 Apr, 2016 20:10
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Headlight Cleaning
Replies: 12
Views: 3387

Re: Headlight Cleaning

You were right, all the misting and dullness was on the outside like a film over the top half of each headlight. I covered the lights in some plastic window cream a bit like mild T cut, and went over it slowly with a battery drill and small mop, just keeping it moving. Lights are 100% clearer, and 9...
by Rocketbike
Fri 08 Apr, 2016 12:09
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Headlight Cleaning
Replies: 12
Views: 3387

Re: Headlight Cleaning

Thanks for the responses. I shall take a good look at them on a decent day and work out what I need to do with them
Cheers
by Rocketbike
Thu 07 Apr, 2016 19:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Headlight Cleaning
Replies: 12
Views: 3387

Headlight Cleaning

My headlights are going a bit grotty on the inside, but I'm not sure how to remove the covers to clean them. The clips don't seem to release the plastic covers. Could someone point me in the right direction as to how to take the covers off so I can clean them up
Thanks
by Rocketbike
Sat 09 Jan, 2016 21:36
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: County Wheels Classic Vehicle Meet
Replies: 1
Views: 3594

Re: County Wheels Classic Vehicle Meet

I've not been, but it does look interesting, so thanks for putting it up :)
by Rocketbike
Wed 02 Sep, 2015 19:53
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Reduced exhaust emissions using Shell V-Power
Replies: 12
Views: 5067

Re: Reduced exhaust emissions using Shell V-Power

I've only used 98 octane in my 1.9 for the last three years, and usually V power. Definately goes further per gallon, and on the 1.9 you can tell the differance between the two straight away
by Rocketbike
Wed 12 Aug, 2015 19:53
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Just bought a Z3 2.8, very low miles
Replies: 5
Views: 2528

Re: Just bought a Z3 2.8, very low miles

What a great find! I was talking to a guy at a tyre fitting place near Leicester who said he had brought a new 2.8 in red that he'd hardly used - is this it? :)
by Rocketbike
Sun 07 Jun, 2015 21:44
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: May be a Sad Day................
Replies: 25
Views: 6774

Re: May be a Sad Day................

I've got to say your both right - the E46 doesn't replace a z3M and the later Z4, I felt was just too bland to drive - We all know there are lots of dynamically better cars around than Z3's, but if you like Z3's, then you just seem to forgive them because they look so good, are 'good enough' and are...
by Rocketbike
Fri 20 Mar, 2015 20:34
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: WANTED: looking for a 2.8/3.0
Replies: 4
Views: 1096

Re: WANTED: looking for a 2.8/3.0

One just went off Pistonheads - Grey 2002 3.0 litre, 40,000 miles £7k. Looked great - by the time I'd worked myself up to it, debated £7k for a 13 year old car and convinced the wife, it went - literally missed it by 2 hours. Still, it convinced me that people will pay that for them, so worth it. An...
by Rocketbike
Wed 28 Jan, 2015 18:11
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Mallory Park meet and track parade
Replies: 4
Views: 2032

Re: Mallory Park meet and track parade

I would
by Rocketbike
Thu 27 Nov, 2014 19:56
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Pre Facelift Heated Seat Switches
Replies: 0
Views: 612

Pre Facelift Heated Seat Switches

Hi
I have a pair of pre-facelift heated seat switches for sale, brought of the forum, but not used/fitted
£40 delivered, pm me if interested
Cheers
by Rocketbike
Fri 21 Nov, 2014 07:38
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 Water in drivers footwell
Replies: 3
Views: 732

Re: Z3 Water in drivers footwell

Thanks guys
I shall take a look at the weekend
by Rocketbike
Thu 20 Nov, 2014 08:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 Water in drivers footwell
Replies: 3
Views: 732

Z3 Water in drivers footwell

Having some heated seats fitted yesterday, so all the seats and parts of the dash out, and theres about a 2cm depth of water under the drivers seat, under the carpets and foam! Not been there long by the looks of things as it's clean and fresh, and no obvious way in for it (without taking everything...
by Rocketbike
Sun 19 Oct, 2014 20:01
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Classic car show NEC
Replies: 2
Views: 735

Re: Classic car show NEC

I love this show, and it seems to get bigger and better every year
by Rocketbike
Sun 19 Oct, 2014 19:33
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Cloudy Rear Window
Replies: 19
Views: 8971

Re: Cloudy Rear Window

I've got the Renovo stuff, and 1/2 an hour every 6-12 months, cleaning inside and out gets it clean and clear
by Rocketbike
Sat 18 Oct, 2014 19:53
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: She shimmies like my sister Kate
Replies: 9
Views: 2117

Re: She shimmies like my sister Kate

Have you got a picture?
by Rocketbike
Sat 18 Oct, 2014 19:01
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Pop up Garage (Gazebo style!)
Replies: 6
Views: 3225

Re: Pop up Garage (Gazebo style!)

Seen a few of these appearing around whereI live, and look a good idea, better than a cover in many ways. A guy near me keeps an immaculate XJS under one.Try the tarp and see what happens. Make sure it does'nt extend beyond the edges of the garage -if it's one of the woven ones it'll probably soak t...
by Rocketbike
Fri 17 Oct, 2014 20:13
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Items For Sale - all reasonable offers considered
Replies: 10
Views: 3338

Re: Items For Sale - all reasonable offers considered

pm sent for cupholders
Cheers
by Rocketbike
Wed 15 Oct, 2014 16:44
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: New Thermostat Needed?
Replies: 3
Views: 1147

Re: New Thermostat Needed?

Thanks guys - Thermostat purchased from the link, fitted, and now all back working as it should be
Cheers :)
by Rocketbike
Thu 09 Oct, 2014 17:20
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: New Thermostat Needed?
Replies: 3
Views: 1147

New Thermostat Needed?

I have a 1998 1.9, 86,000 on the clock , and I've just noticed this week that rather than sit straght up (1/2 way), the temperature gauge needle is moving about between 1/4 and 1/2 with the heater getting cooler and back to normal as it does. No change in coolant level, but wth a new thermostat abou...
by Rocketbike
Fri 30 May, 2014 18:20
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Standard or Super unleaded?
Replies: 75
Views: 9423

Re: Standard or Super unleaded?

I've not used supermarket fuel for years, but recently started using V power and other higher octane fuels, and with my 98, 1.9 I'm getting more power/better response, better economy (which I've checked), and like another post, I think the exhaust note sounds better too! I'm spending the same on fue...
by Rocketbike
Thu 24 Apr, 2014 20:38
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 & Kayak?
Replies: 24
Views: 3791

Re: Z3 & Kayak?

Brilliant
Theres usally a cheap and stylish way to get around something if you think about it. I bet a few people on here will be using these in the future :)
by Rocketbike
Sun 13 Apr, 2014 00:05
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: BATTERY ISSUE
Replies: 11
Views: 967

Re: BATTERY ISSUE

I just had what looked like a battery or earth problem on mine, which turned out to be the alternator which had gone wrong. Car would drive OK, and then the battery would be dead (no idiot lights etc.) when I went to start it again after it had been parked up a few hours. First sign was loss of cent...
by Rocketbike
Wed 26 Mar, 2014 18:53
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: spraying interior
Replies: 8
Views: 925

Re: spraying interior

I used a VHT vinyl paint I was recommended on a motorcycle seat, to turn it from a washed out grey original colour to black. It was amazing how good the finish was, and how good it stayed in regular use. There are lots of very good products out there that can save a lot of money, if you have the tim...
by Rocketbike
Fri 14 Mar, 2014 21:28
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Heated seat elements (mat)
Replies: 11
Views: 742

Re: Heated seat elements (mat)

I've got a heated waistcoat for my motorbike which is the carbon stuff, and it's great. Not at all fragile. I can stuff it in the packing, and it still works perfectly after about three years. I was quoted £360 to have my seats fitted with kits. I thought that was reasonable, but would do it myself ...
by Rocketbike
Mon 10 Mar, 2014 22:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Chrome gills on dark body, or not?
Replies: 12
Views: 1187

Re: Chrome gills on dark body, or not?

I personally much prefer body painted gills on any zed :)
by Rocketbike
Thu 06 Mar, 2014 18:29
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: THE EXTINCTION OF THE OEM CUPHOLDER
Replies: 77
Views: 7467

Re: THE EXTINCTION OF THE OEM CUPHOLDER

If I can use my little storage area as normal, and its your usual quality, then I'll be in for one of the first off the line! :)
by Rocketbike
Tue 25 Feb, 2014 19:13
Forum: Performance
Topic: Z3 1.9 Tuning
Replies: 4
Views: 5494

Re: Z3 1.9 Tuning

Thanks for the responses. I'll take a look at those bits. I did try a 2.2 and was a little suprised by how small power increase is, and felt the differance in handling. The 2.8/3.0 route would be great, but my cars sorted, and I'm not that keen on the idea of the extra running costs, although if any...
by Rocketbike
Mon 24 Feb, 2014 23:28
Forum: Performance
Topic: Z3 1.9 Tuning
Replies: 4
Views: 5494

Z3 1.9 Tuning

I have a 98 Z3 1.9 which I brought two years ago with 53,000 on, and is now at 77,000 and I'm very happy with it generally, especially as cosmetically its now exactly how I want it, and it's been 100% reliable. It suits me just fine in just about every way, except it does just lack that instant urge...
by Rocketbike
Sun 22 Dec, 2013 21:50
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Leaky Brake Light
Replies: 7
Views: 1303

Re: Leaky Brake Light

Thanks for the replies. I was getting all set up to fix this as per the responses and threads, got myself a heat gun and so on, and not being in a rush left it 2 or 3 weeks, and it just stopped leaking without me doing anything else. The gasket is quite an odd spongy thing, and I just wonder if it s...
by Rocketbike
Sun 10 Nov, 2013 11:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Leaky Brake Light
Replies: 7
Views: 1303

Leaky Brake Light

Hi My boot brake light is leaking, even after putting in a new gasket. With no gasket in the light clips up nicely and sits quite tightly to the body work. With a gasket in, its hard, but possile to clip the two parts together, but the centre part, which by design only has a clip on one side, bows o...
by Rocketbike
Sun 11 Aug, 2013 18:55
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Midlands Z meet 11-08-13
Replies: 18
Views: 5055

Re: Midlands Z meet 11-08-13

Really enjoyed today, thanks for organizing it, great venue - see you next year :)
by Rocketbike
Fri 09 Aug, 2013 21:00
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted Z3 Wind Deflector 1997
Replies: 6
Views: 855

Re: Wanted Z3 Wind Deflector 1997

Hi
I've got the OEM version much like this, and it works well :)