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by lowriderz3
Sat 21 Feb, 2015 14:06
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: New New price Z3 2.8 with Hardtop £2295 Sold
Replies: 0
Views: 720

New New price Z3 2.8 with Hardtop £2295 Sold

I have revised my price for my 1998 Bmw z3 2.8 titanium silver with hardtop 128.000 miles with f.s.h 2 previous owners.Now £2295. pictures are on Auto trader.Now on eBay classifieds.If you reguire any further details please phone me on 07912 746890.Now my z3 is sold.
by lowriderz3
Thu 12 Feb, 2015 21:27
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: BMW z3 2.8 with hardtop for sale
Replies: 0
Views: 747

BMW z3 2.8 with hardtop for sale

I am selling my1998 z3 with hardtop in titanium silver 128000 mile f.s.h 2 previous owners.It is my daily drive. Advertised with pictures on Auto trader at £3750.New price £ 3250.
by lowriderz3
Sat 07 Feb, 2015 21:28
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Had a Z3 and now thinking about a Z4
Replies: 61
Views: 31211

Re: Had a Z3 and now thinking about a Z4

Have just bought a Z4 3.0 in Merlot Red <makes a change from silver> I am just about to put my Z3 2.8 with hardtop up for sale on Autotrader its been a good car for the last 2.75 year. Hope I can find a good home for it.
by lowriderz3
Sat 31 Jan, 2015 22:51
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Cherished plate transfer
Replies: 9
Views: 3123

Re: Cherished plate transfer

The cherished plate is currently on my z3 which is currently taxed and insured were the z4 is neither taxed or insured but is probably taxed in the previous name I was planning sorning the z4 until I sell the z3 hence the guestion. Advice would be appreciated.
by lowriderz3
Sat 31 Jan, 2015 21:13
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Cherished plate transfer
Replies: 9
Views: 3123

Cherished plate transfer

I have joined the dark side and purchased a Z4 3.0 in Merlot Red possibly a Marmite colour. Can any body tell me if you can transfer a cherished number on to a sorn vehicle if you own both vehicles. Then I will be selling my Z3 2.8 with its matching hardtop which has been a pleasure to own.
by lowriderz3
Sat 04 Oct, 2014 11:00
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: power steering pipe
Replies: 0
Views: 656

power steering pipe

Car now repaired after all the power steering flued came out.I replaced the o ring still leaking. The pipe coming out of the pump to the steering rack had a hair line crack.C a N Bmw dismantlers Accrington came to the rescue with a replacement pipe. Thanks Rizzie. Nice to see you all at Lotherton Ha...
by lowriderz3
Wed 16 Jul, 2014 13:18
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Ingleston to Hawes
Replies: 5
Views: 2357

Ingleston to Hawes

It must be one of the best driving roads in England. I drove for the first time on Monday what an experience .I would appreciate other people opinion of this road and their experiences of driving it.
by lowriderz3
Mon 30 Jun, 2014 07:51
Forum: Better Driving
Topic: Hardknott Pass
Replies: 8
Views: 7040

Hardknott Pass

I went for a little drive with my wife last week over the Hardknott Pass .What an experience it must be one on the best roads in Britian. Has anybody else had a similar experience?
by lowriderz3
Mon 09 Jun, 2014 18:01
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Montreal blue x reg z3
Replies: 0
Views: 877

Montreal blue x reg z3

Seen on Saturday at a very wet Oulton Park 9th June British touring car.
by lowriderz3
Thu 05 Jun, 2014 08:55
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: 2.8 wide body 1998
Replies: 19
Views: 3200

Re: 2.8 wide body 1998

It certainly is an individual colour. One of the very few built in that shade. Certain is different is different to my silver z which appears to be the most common colour.
by lowriderz3
Wed 21 May, 2014 15:18
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Yorkshire cruise Saturday 9th August 2014
Replies: 106
Views: 21941

Re: Yorkshire cruise Saturday 7th June

Would like to have come but I am going to see the touring car racing at Oulton Park, hope you have a good day.
by lowriderz3
Mon 19 May, 2014 07:25
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: CITP Newby Hall - Sunday 18 May
Replies: 62
Views: 17368

Re: CITP Newby Hall - Sunday 18 May

Thanks all for a great day. The cup cakes were great especially the iceing. Love the Pheonix yellow m very envious. See you all at Lotherton in September
by lowriderz3
Mon 12 May, 2014 09:18
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: CITP Newby Hall - Sunday 18 May
Replies: 62
Views: 17368

Re: CITP Newby Hall - Sunday 18 May

I will decide on Wednesday if I will be going, if I am, I will join the convoy at Wetherby if there is still one of the meeting places?
by lowriderz3
Mon 10 Mar, 2014 08:49
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Hardtop
Replies: 11
Views: 1404

Hardtop

Summer must have arrived. I took my hardtop off yesterday and its gone in the shed. Heres to a warm and a sunny summer. Many happy motoring hours with the top down hopefully.
by lowriderz3
Fri 28 Feb, 2014 16:01
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Magnetic stone guards
Replies: 18
Views: 2479

Re: Magnetic stone guards

I got mine from Titan 16 months ago and they are still as good as new. Remember when you wash your z3 to take them off and clean the body work under the guards.
by lowriderz3
Sun 19 Jan, 2014 17:08
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Breaking - Titan Silver 2.0 1999 Z3
Replies: 59
Views: 9451

Re: Breaking - Titan Silver 2.0 1999 Z3

Is the nearside mirror still available? if it is, what price is it?
by lowriderz3
Tue 31 Dec, 2013 12:14
Forum: Performance
Topic: Further update re replacement exhaust
Replies: 0
Views: 1040

Further update re replacement exhaust

Having previously having a modified Vw r32 rear silencer box it was too boomy at 2000rpm now replaced with a modified Ford Galaxy rear silencer with M sports rear tips. Seems to be equally loud but not as boomy .It appears the cat has been replaced with a non standard one by the previous owner which...
by lowriderz3
Tue 31 Dec, 2013 11:57
Forum: Performance
Topic: Halfords Oil deal
Replies: 6
Views: 2942

Halfords Oil deal

Halfords currently have a deal on 4 litre own brand oil its £10 including 5.40grade fully synthetic.
by lowriderz3
Thu 19 Dec, 2013 17:56
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Redex good deal
Replies: 2
Views: 582

Redex good deal

Just been to Wilkinsons and acquired Redex for 2.25 pounds normally about 5.00 pounds. Possibly a good time to clean your fuel system.
by lowriderz3
Tue 17 Dec, 2013 13:12
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What have you bought your z3 for Christmas
Replies: 10
Views: 1620

What have you bought your z3 for Christmas

I,ve bought a new rear exhaust box fabricated by my local exhaust maker. Its a Vw r32 box with twin m tips and it makes my 2.8 sounds as it should with a good low exhaust note<I am now a happy chappy>. Merry Christmas to all you fellow Z owners.
by lowriderz3
Thu 12 Dec, 2013 15:43
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Breaking - Titan Silver 2.0 1999 Z3
Replies: 59
Views: 9451

Re: Breaking - Titan Silver 2.0 1999 Z3

Do you have a nearside wing mirror? mine has snapped inside and is currently held by tape.
by lowriderz3
Mon 25 Nov, 2013 17:17
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: getting ready for winter
Replies: 12
Views: 1258

Re: getting ready for winter

Winter tyres now on, so it will probably get warmer.
by lowriderz3
Mon 18 Nov, 2013 15:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: getting ready for winter
Replies: 12
Views: 1258

Re: getting ready for winter

I have just cleaned my winter tyred alloys ready to put on, on Wednesday as I believe winter is coming this week.Your car looks like a twin to mine<snap>.
by lowriderz3
Sat 16 Nov, 2013 14:46
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted z3 nearside mirror
Replies: 1
Views: 1296

Wanted z3 nearside mirror

I reguire a silver nearside mirror have tried to repair, but it failed so needs replacing.
Thanks
Malcolm
by lowriderz3
Thu 31 Oct, 2013 16:42
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 410812

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

A heater motor resister from a bmw main dealer as it was cheaper than from a breakers, I did not expect it what a surprise.
by lowriderz3
Fri 18 Oct, 2013 16:56
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Hard top on yet?
Replies: 32
Views: 6746

Re: Hard top on yet?

I weakend and put my hardtop on with the help of my son last night.Its not stopped raining this afternoon and the weather forecast is not good for the weekend so it hardtop is on until spring 2014. Winter draws on!!!
by lowriderz3
Sat 12 Oct, 2013 10:11
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Hardtop
Replies: 15
Views: 1597

Hardtop

Has summer gone? Is it time to put on the hardtop for the winter?
by lowriderz3
Fri 11 Oct, 2013 09:59
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Breaking Z3
Replies: 88
Views: 14848

Re: Breaking Z3

Do you have the resister for the heater fan speed switch ? if you have what price? Have you still got the nearside door mirror if so how much?
by lowriderz3
Mon 05 Aug, 2013 08:23
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: CITP Lotherton Hall - Sunday 8th September
Replies: 55
Views: 20727

Re: CITP Lotherton Hall - Sunday 8th September

Tickets now booked just hoping summer returns as it is distinctly wet today.
by lowriderz3
Thu 25 Jul, 2013 12:59
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: CITP Lotherton Hall - Sunday 8th September
Replies: 55
Views: 20727

Re: CITP Lotherton Hall - Sunday 8th September

Bill can you change the term old member to middle age member as I find old offensive!
by lowriderz3
Mon 22 Jul, 2013 16:44
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Bespoke offers 50% off MOT at Halfords
Replies: 14
Views: 10738

Re: Bespoke offers 50% off MOT at Halfords

Just had my 1998 z3 mot passed no problems. What a relief as I find it worse than going to the doctors.
by lowriderz3
Wed 17 Jul, 2013 21:16
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: CITP Lotherton Hall - Sunday 8th September
Replies: 55
Views: 20727

Re: CITP Lotherton Hall - Sunday 8th September

Both my son in his Z4 coupe and me in my old Z 3should be
attending so add us to the list.
by lowriderz3
Mon 03 Jun, 2013 21:07
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: oulton park 9th June
Replies: 7
Views: 2754

Re: oulton park 9th June

My son and myself are planning to watch at Knickerbrook
by lowriderz3
Mon 03 Jun, 2013 19:38
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: oulton park 9th June
Replies: 7
Views: 2754

oulton park 9th June

Is anybody going to touring cars on Sunday?
by lowriderz3
Thu 25 Apr, 2013 15:45
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: New z3 owner. Over the moon with my new car.
Replies: 84
Views: 4661

Re: New z3 owner. Over the moon with my new car.

Welcome to the world of Z3s I became an owner last July and its my daily drive. There is no better feeling than driving with your hood down. Are you going to Newby Hall near Ripon,<Cars in the park> on the 5th of May. I went to the last one October and met about 30 other Z3 drivers,a very pleasant e...
by lowriderz3
Mon 22 Apr, 2013 20:52
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: New owner from Manchester
Replies: 23
Views: 3149

Re: New owner from Manchester

HI I live in MIddleton and also have a 2.8 Z3 mine is manual.My son <Z4 coupe> and I are thinking about going to Newby Hall on the 5th of May. Would be interested in meeting you there with the other fellow Z owners. Happy motoring in your new purchase. Ps Have you tried Brakes International in Rochd...
by lowriderz3
Thu 18 Apr, 2013 08:28
Forum: Performance
Topic: Z3M Advice on replacement panel filter? K&n? Pipercross etc
Replies: 11
Views: 2470

Re: Z3M Advice on replacement panel filter? K&n? Pipercross

I have replaced the standard filter with a Pipercross filter which is more than satisfactory and it was slightly cheaper than a K and N.
by lowriderz3
Mon 18 Mar, 2013 09:25
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: ANY UK BMW SHOWS?
Replies: 19
Views: 5019

Re: ANY UK BMW SHOWS?

Is the Bmw show at Tatton Park<cancelled last year> going to take place? If so when?
by lowriderz3
Sun 10 Mar, 2013 15:50
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What's your private plate?
Replies: 82
Views: 8586

Re: What's your private plate?

My plate is H9 AFB, it came with my MX5<stolen and written then transfered to the Z3> could stand for a fat ba----d or a fab bmw
MY wifes is N5 TOE she is a Chiropodist
My sons is H18 MLR bought for his 18th birthday and his initials
by lowriderz3
Fri 08 Mar, 2013 17:09
Forum: Performance
Topic: exhaust on a 2.8
Replies: 1
Views: 1130

exhaust on a 2.8

I sometimes feel the exhaust could sound more sporty. Has anyboby tried removing one of the silencer boxes and refabricating the exhaust.Would this make the exhaust sound more sporty? I am looking at a cheap fix.
by lowriderz3
Mon 04 Mar, 2013 18:40
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Blue z3 1.9
Replies: 0
Views: 559

Blue z3 1.9

I parked next to a blue Z3 1.9 at Boundery Mill Colne Lancs this afternoon the sticker in the rear window was from a
dealer in Inverness. Probably not a local.
by lowriderz3
Sat 02 Mar, 2013 22:12
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: hardtop
Replies: 25
Views: 2030

hardtop

I taken off my hardtop have I done it to soon or has any other done the same recently?
by lowriderz3
Mon 28 Jan, 2013 09:13
Forum: Performance
Topic: Winter tyres
Replies: 5
Views: 1486

Re: Winter tyres

I bought some second hand 16 inch 3 series wheels and bought 4 part worn Vredestein snow tyres and they are H rated.They make the car more secure on the road in this freezing weather.
by lowriderz3
Thu 24 Jan, 2013 19:36
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Cleaning my z3
Replies: 11
Views: 2237

Cleaning my z3

How sad am I . I washed and polished my car this afternoon.The snow is currently melting in Manchester but is due back on Saturday. Has anybody else been as sad as me today? What have you done today?
by lowriderz3
Wed 23 Jan, 2013 17:14
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Supagard
Replies: 16
Views: 2720

Re: Supagard

Buy tourself some Zymol polish and do it every 6 months good exercise and a better finish.
by lowriderz3
Thu 03 Jan, 2013 08:50
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 Gone - items For Sale
Replies: 17
Views: 2461

Re: Z3 Gone - items For Sale

Sorry to hear youy have sold your Z3, however would you have a buy it now price for the headlights and side indicatoors?
by lowriderz3
Mon 10 Dec, 2012 09:57
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Help re choice change of steering wheel
Replies: 1
Views: 306

Help re choice change of steering wheel

I have a m type steering wheel on my z3 which I find a bit thin is it possible to change for thicker rim from another Bmw and which model would it be ? Is a mtye from a m36 m type any thicker? I drove my sons z4 this weekend and the steering wheel is twice as thick it started me thinking <dangerous>.
by lowriderz3
Tue 04 Dec, 2012 17:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 410812

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

I bought some used 16 alloys and had winter put on them,it has inproved the handerling in the wet and cold. My wife has bought some stone guards for me for Christmas.
by lowriderz3
Sun 02 Dec, 2012 09:30
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted-16 alloys
Replies: 2
Views: 519

Wanted-16 alloys

I am looking for a set of 16 alloys to put some winter tyres on now winter has arrived in the frozen north as my Z3 is my daily drive.Can anybody help?
Latest news have found some 16 alloy winter tyres now fitted. Bring on the snow.
by lowriderz3
Fri 16 Nov, 2012 16:37
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: you may want this z3 if you like your colours
Replies: 9
Views: 1792

Re: you may want this z3 if you like your colours

I am sure this car would be well recieved in Canal Street Manchester