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by M@r]{
Sun 21 Apr, 2013 21:46
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z4 iPhone Cradle, OEM Springs and black BMW wheel centres
Replies: 1
Views: 335

Z4 iPhone Cradle, OEM Springs and black BMW wheel centres

Found some more bits in the garage, stuck them up on Ebay: OEM Z4 Springs from my Z4M Coupe. Think they'll fit other variants? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321112192309?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 Black Wheel Centre Caps: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321112203646?ssPageName=STR...
by M@r]{
Wed 17 Apr, 2013 10:12
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: For Sale: Z3 Wind Deflector
Replies: 0
Views: 404

For Sale: Z3 Wind Deflector

Didn't have a clue what to ask so I've listed it on Ebay :)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 1109589105
by M@r]{
Tue 05 Feb, 2013 18:47
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: For Sale: 2006 BMW 535d M-Sport Touring
Replies: 3
Views: 934

For Sale: 2006 BMW 535d M-Sport Touring

We're thinking of selling my wifes car, its a 2006 BMW M-Sport Estate/Touring. Its the highly rated and very powerful 535d. (3 litre twin turbo) Standard they are 286bhp, a simple £300 remap can up this to 350bhp and something like 700 torque! In the M-Sport guise this is the most sort after of the ...
by M@r]{
Sat 02 Feb, 2013 01:18
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: For Sale: 3.0 Z3 51 plate, 71k, red
Replies: 17
Views: 2063

Re: For Sale: 3.0 Z3 51 plate, 71k, red

No sorry took the lot, well apart from the wind deflector
by M@r]{
Fri 01 Feb, 2013 23:41
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: For Sale: 3.0 Z3 51 plate, 71k, red
Replies: 17
Views: 2063

Re: For Sale: 3.0 Z3 51 plate, 71k, red

SOLD
by M@r]{
Thu 31 Jan, 2013 09:35
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: For Sale: 3.0 Z3 51 plate, 71k, red
Replies: 17
Views: 2063

Re: For Sale: 3.0 Z3 51 plate, 71k, red

As requested by pm couple of engine bay and interior shots.... http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e47/marks2kuk/Z3/20130130_141211.jpg http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e47/marks2kuk/Z3/20130130_141317.jpg http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e47/marks2kuk/Z3/20130130_141326.jpg http://i36.photobucket.c...
by M@r]{
Thu 31 Jan, 2013 08:14
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Strange one - anyone have an idea?
Replies: 12
Views: 1694

Re: Strange one - anyone have an idea?

Ok that makes sense. And at least mine have now been out and had a clean so if they ever do fail they'll be easy to remove. As for driving without them it would be like home from home for me, years of Lotus ownership and you learn to live without driver aids. Not just TC and ABS, don't even have pow...
by M@r]{
Wed 30 Jan, 2013 17:49
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Strange one - anyone have an idea?
Replies: 12
Views: 1694

Re: Strange one - anyone have an idea?

Wha-hoo. She arrives back after a 5 mile round trip and all the lights have cleared 8-) Must have just been a dirty sensor, not surprising after the amount of crap I kicked up trying to get it unstuck from the snow/mud
by M@r]{
Wed 30 Jan, 2013 15:30
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Strange one - anyone have an idea?
Replies: 12
Views: 1694

Re: Strange one - anyone have an idea?

Arh good, that gives me some hope. I've sent the missus off to the doctors in the car so hopefully she'll come back with a light free dash :D
by M@r]{
Wed 30 Jan, 2013 14:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Strange one - anyone have an idea?
Replies: 12
Views: 1694

Re: Strange one - anyone have an idea?

Ok removed all four ABS sensors, gave them a clean, disconnected the battery for 15mins and........... lights are still on :head: The only thing left to try is to take it for a drive, I've heard that can help reset it all?? If that doesn't work I've obviously got a faulty sensor. Bit of a coincidenc...
by M@r]{
Fri 25 Jan, 2013 17:53
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Strange one - anyone have an idea?
Replies: 12
Views: 1694

Re: Strange one - anyone have an idea?

It was off, just when I come to turn it off it wouldn't, also noticed the ABS light on.

But thanks for the advice on the jetwash, I'll give it a go in Sunday (apparently its supposed to be sunny and above freezing :) )
by M@r]{
Fri 25 Jan, 2013 17:18
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Strange one - anyone have an idea?
Replies: 12
Views: 1694

Strange one - anyone have an idea?

Missus calls on the way to work today, stuck in the snow. I go out to rescue in the Z3 :dunce: Anyway get her unstuck, wave her happily off as she drives into the distance.....then I get stuck :head: Anyway after about 30 mins of rocking backwards and forwards etc I finally get going, but....... my ...
by M@r]{
Sun 20 Jan, 2013 11:46
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: For Sale: 3.0 Z3 51 plate, 71k, red
Replies: 17
Views: 2063

Re: For Sale: 3.0 Z3 51 plate, 71k, red

I couldn't say for certain what they are selling for but there is definitely a turn around on there, so they are selling. (I've been looking at it weekly for the last few months) At the end of the day if mine went up on there it would be starting at a 1000 cheaper than the next nearest similar car, ...
by M@r]{
Sun 20 Jan, 2013 11:22
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: For Sale: 3.0 Z3 51 plate, 71k, red
Replies: 17
Views: 2063

Re: For Sale: 3.0 Z3 51 plate, 71k, red

Really? The cheapest on Autotrader at the moment is 4k, and that's got a lot higher mileage. I've put mine up 500 cheaper than that! To be honest if I don't get at least 3500 I'll keep it!
by M@r]{
Sat 19 Jan, 2013 21:41
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: For Sale: 3.0 Z3 51 plate, 71k, red
Replies: 17
Views: 2063

Re: For Sale: 3.0 Z3 51 plate, 73k, red

Just updated the first thread, realised the mileage is only 71k not 73k. Also consider a p/x for a diesel runabout. Anyway going to give it a little while longer on here, after that I'll be advertising it on Ebay/Autotrader for more
by M@r]{
Wed 16 Jan, 2013 14:59
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: For Sale: 3.0 Z3 51 plate, 71k, red
Replies: 17
Views: 2063

Re: For Sale: 3.0 Z3 51 plate, 73k, red

Bump bump open to offers

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by M@r]{
Thu 10 Jan, 2013 21:42
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: For Sale: 3.0 Z3 51 plate, 71k, red
Replies: 17
Views: 2063

Re: For Sale: 3.0 Z3 51 plate, 73k, red

PCSAM wrote:your boot rack would look nice on my car :wink:
great car .should sell fine ......
:D If I end up advertising elsewhere I'll sell that separately :)
by M@r]{
Tue 08 Jan, 2013 23:34
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: For Sale: 3.0 Z3 51 plate, 71k, red
Replies: 17
Views: 2063

For Sale: 3.0 Z3 51 plate, 71k, red

Just a quick ad that I promise to update with more in depth (and probably more accurate!) detail later. But just on the off chance someone is on the look out right now I'll get this up on here. Its a 2001, 51 plate Z3 Sport. Its only done 71k miles with full service history (primarily dealers) It ha...
by M@r]{
Sat 05 Jan, 2013 20:45
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: For Sale: 12mm and 16mm spacers with bolts
Replies: 2
Views: 462

Re: For Sale: 12mm and 16mm spacers with bolts

12mm sold

And yes these will fit a Z3
by M@r]{
Fri 04 Jan, 2013 14:46
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: For Sale: M3 Convertible - bargain price as I'm about to p/x
Replies: 12
Views: 1654

Re: For Sale: M3 Convertible - bargain price as I'm about to

Ok just done some figures and I the dealer is really only giving me £9250 (updated first post) So if someone gives me the same it theirs.
by M@r]{
Fri 04 Jan, 2013 14:43
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: For Sale: 12mm and 16mm spacers with bolts
Replies: 2
Views: 462

For Sale: 12mm and 16mm spacers with bolts

For sale 2 pairs of spacers currently fitted to my M3. So here for sale are both sets, only fitted for the last 3 months. Bought from here: www.dm-motorsport.co.uk * 12mm hubcentric spacers with extended bolts - £40 * 16mm hubcentric spacers with extended bolts - £50 I'll do both sets for £80 Collec...
by M@r]{
Tue 01 Jan, 2013 18:43
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: For Sale: M3 Convertible - bargain price as I'm about to p/x
Replies: 12
Views: 1654

Re: For Sale: M3 Convertible - bargain price as I'm about to

Thanks guys. It really is a good car and would be a great buy for someone.
by M@r]{
Mon 31 Dec, 2012 13:33
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: For Sale: M3 Convertible - bargain price as I'm about to p/x
Replies: 12
Views: 1654

For Sale: M3 Convertible - bargain price as I'm about to p/x

***Pre P/X Deal*** I will take £9250 if someone buys this ASAP. This is a no offers price 2005 54 Plate - Rare Individual Spec with lots of options: * Sat Nav * TV * Folding mirrors (also fob controlled) * CSL reps * Tein Springs * CCFL angel eyes * Zenons * Heated Seats * Electric memory seats inc ...
by M@r]{
Sun 30 Dec, 2012 11:27
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Dallan`s Wheels
Replies: 29
Views: 2039

Re: Dallan`s Wheels

My understanding is its only illegal if the tread on the tyre protudes, its ok for the wheel though? That's how this whole 'stretch' fad come about I believe
by M@r]{
Fri 19 Oct, 2012 12:41
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: CF vinyl facelift...
Replies: 18
Views: 1343

Re: CF vinyl facelift...

Any tips on getting the centre wooden section (the bit you've covered) back in? I colour coded mine with paint, but now it keeps popping off and I'm forever pushing it back in :head:
by M@r]{
Fri 19 Oct, 2012 12:40
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: How big are your Rims?
Replies: 36
Views: 3017

Re: How big are your Rims?

18's on the Z3 19's on the M3, I had 19's on the Z4 M Coupe too. No problems, no pot hole damage, nothing with regards to using them on our roads. I cover 12-15k miles a year too. IMO you shouldn't discount 19's on the basis of them not being suitable for our roads. However you may want to discount ...
by M@r]{
Sat 06 Oct, 2012 21:34
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 3.0 2001 - £4 999
Replies: 19
Views: 2586

Re: Z3 3.0 2001 must go

Nice car GLWTS. If you get to a point where you want to put it back to standard I'd be interested in the exhaust and carbon airbox - trade my OEM parts with you 8-)
by M@r]{
Sat 29 Sep, 2012 08:26
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 3.0 or M?
Replies: 19
Views: 1587

Re: Z3 3.0 or M?

I had a similar dilemma. The way I saw it: 3.2 M is faster, looks more aggressive 3.0 is more economical, cheaper to maintain, cheaper to insure, feels safer to leave parked up at train stations etc but most importantly less than half the price! I didn't consider depreciation. A 3.5 grand car hasn't...
by M@r]{
Fri 28 Sep, 2012 09:55
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Soft Top Protector Covers
Replies: 121
Views: 18775

Re: Soft Top Protector Covers

Think its worth contacting the seller for a Group Buy?
by M@r]{
Sun 23 Sep, 2012 19:34
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Dallantans Rutland Photoshoot
Replies: 26
Views: 5473

Re: Dallantans Rutland Photoshoot

Great pics :) Bit fed up I had to leave before the pub conclusion though :/
by M@r]{
Sun 23 Sep, 2012 14:12
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Anyone from the midlands?
Replies: 78
Views: 9314

Re: Anyone from the midlands?

Great to meet some of you yesterday. And big thanks to Dallan for arranging and doing the photography. Can't wait to see them :)
by M@r]{
Fri 21 Sep, 2012 14:46
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Anyone from the midlands?
Replies: 78
Views: 9314

Re: Anyone from the midlands?

Me too :)
by M@r]{
Tue 18 Sep, 2012 18:04
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Anyone from the midlands?
Replies: 78
Views: 9314

Re: Anyone from the midlands?

Can't believe you haven't put me on the list!!!
by M@r]{
Mon 17 Sep, 2012 20:12
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted: Z3 fuel filler cap
Replies: 1
Views: 517

Wanted: Z3 fuel filler cap

Ideally in red but other colours considered
by M@r]{
Mon 17 Sep, 2012 18:24
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: InCar footage from Santa Pod BMW Show
Replies: 8
Views: 2677

Re: InCar footage from Santa Pod BMW Show

Just switched off the normal way, the lights must be there somewhere :)

Coilovers are great. Fitting was a pig apparently!
by M@r]{
Mon 17 Sep, 2012 16:49
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: InCar footage from Santa Pod BMW Show
Replies: 8
Views: 2677

Re: InCar footage from Santa Pod BMW Show

Its not as bad as you may think. There is a tyre changer man there, he supplies and fits part worns (read tyres with 3mm tread) We get a deal when doing these days for Santa Pod. My tyre bill came to £55, but I did supply x4 tyres myself.
by M@r]{
Mon 17 Sep, 2012 15:23
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: InCar footage from Santa Pod BMW Show
Replies: 8
Views: 2677

InCar footage from Santa Pod BMW Show

Couple of in car footage from Santa Pods BMW show yesterday. First outing in the car :shock: But it was a lot of fun and I'm really pleased with how she goes. One battle scar from the day - a tyre delaminated and bent my fuel cap :head: Aside from that the car was trouble free for the day. Anyway co...
by M@r]{
Mon 17 Sep, 2012 10:44
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: BMW Show Santa Pod, 16 September 2012
Replies: 7
Views: 2851

Re: BMW Show Santa Pod, 16 September 2012

What pressures did you have in the rear tyres? Reducing it a bit can help a lot with traction off the lights. Also were they 'prepping' the track? At the shows where they are not running the Drag championships quite often they don't glue the track, that can make a massive difference to how much trac...
by M@r]{
Mon 17 Sep, 2012 07:35
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: James Rowe's - 3.0 Z3 - Now low and stanced!
Replies: 36
Views: 10856

Re: James Rowe's - 3.0 Z3 - Now low and stanced!

Yeah M mirrors are on the list for sometime soon when they come up :). I removed the rear box awhile ago but did a quick job, taken it off with a mate and put a more perm. solution on. Basically finishing off what they call in America the 'muffler' delete. Its really worth it if you want a bit of 6...
by M@r]{
Sun 16 Sep, 2012 19:30
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Got bored....(took a camera)...
Replies: 21
Views: 4804

Re: Got bored....(took a camera)...

Awesome pics buddy 8-) car looks lovely. Really looking forward to our upcoming photoshoot! - you've obviously got skills 8-)
by M@r]{
Fri 14 Sep, 2012 20:27
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: James Rowe's - 3.0 Z3 - Now low and stanced!
Replies: 36
Views: 10856

Re: James Rowe's - 3.0 Z3 - Now low and stanced!

oooh, what are you doing to the exhaust?
by M@r]{
Fri 14 Sep, 2012 11:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: WILL THIS FIT????? AHHHH!!!
Replies: 71
Views: 8067

Re: WILL THIS FIT????? AHHHH!!!

Seriously?! Do they not allow any form of modification? We're considering moving over to France, but if that's the case I think I'll reconsider. In France we don't see stretched tyres, as we have the tyre and wheel sizes listed in the registration document, which must be carried at all ti mes - if t...
by M@r]{
Wed 12 Sep, 2012 18:19
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Dallans Build Thread | On its fat arse! *lower and wider*
Replies: 90
Views: 21046

Re: Dallan's Build Thread...(Pic heavy). COVERED AND LOW

Holy tyre stretch Batman :wink:

Looks really good buddy, that style of wheel goes really well 8-)

Oh by the way, some trampy fcuker has disposed of their Carlsberg bottle top in one of your wheels :nerd:
by M@r]{
Wed 12 Sep, 2012 11:04
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: security
Replies: 12
Views: 2260

Re: security

I personally don't worry about the convertible roof at all. I've had them for years and never had one vandalised (touches wood frantically) I think this whole thing regarding slashing roofs comes from the olden days :D And if someone wants to get in your car its a lot easier to smash a window than s...
by M@r]{
Wed 12 Sep, 2012 09:12
Forum: Performance
Topic: BMC CDA
Replies: 8
Views: 2249

Re: BMC CDA

Sent them a message asking about one for the 3.0 too 8-)
by M@r]{
Mon 10 Sep, 2012 19:20
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: The latest 'additions'
Replies: 10
Views: 2327

Re: The latest 'additions'

Looks great Mark but the boot rack is back to front. It won't matter so long as you don't try to carry any skis ;) Lol :D I did wonder what way to put it, I did originally have it the other way around but when I test fitted a couple of wheels it made sense to turn it around, they just felt more sec...
by M@r]{
Mon 10 Sep, 2012 13:40
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Dallans Build Thread | On its fat arse! *lower and wider*
Replies: 90
Views: 21046

Re: Dallan's Build Thread...(Pic heavy). COVERED AND LOW

Yeah we should have really. What are you doing tonight? - Do you fancy coming over to have a look at my coils and giving me your professional advice? LOL trust me I'm far from a professional! I'm pretty useless with car mechanics, wherever possible I pay other people to work on mine. I gave my car ...
by M@r]{
Mon 10 Sep, 2012 13:26
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Dallans Build Thread | On its fat arse! *lower and wider*
Replies: 90
Views: 21046

Re: Dallan's Build Thread...(Pic heavy). COVERED AND LOW

You and me should have worked together on ours, we've pretty much done the same things over the last few weeks :lol: My wheels fouled my dampers on the front after fitting the coilovers - 6mm spacers sorted it. And be careful with that cover, unless it fits very well, ie no movement, you'll find tha...