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by Tom
Tue 29 May, 2018 04:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 Passenger Door closed/locked will not open
Replies: 6
Views: 3760

Re: Z3 Passenger Door closed/locked will not open

Try pressing hard and carefully on the door pushing it shut while you operate the release lever This is quite common usually the door lock just needs a bit of oil
by Tom
Sat 18 Apr, 2015 12:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z1
Replies: 1
Views: 1280

Z1

Rybrook shrewsbury have the best Z1 anywhere in their showroom 3,500 miles from new and in red

It's not for sale unfortunately
by Tom
Sun 13 Jul, 2014 21:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Tyres Again
Replies: 9
Views: 1256

Re: Tyres Again

I have had the car from new the original tyres were Michelin and the handling was unpredictable and Tramlining was bad. A Strut brace didn't do a lot but changing the tyres to Goodyear F1's produced a drivable car. Unfortunately the old F1's are no ,longer available .I am n ot looking for cheap tyre...
by Tom
Sat 12 Jul, 2014 21:43
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Tyres Again
Replies: 9
Views: 1256

Re: Tyres Again

The M is a different set up completely.
Has anybody run a 2,8 r0adster on 17 inch Goodyear assymetrics?

Why do I have to keep reposting this? is it being moderated off if so why?
by Tom
Tue 08 Jul, 2014 11:01
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Tyres Again
Replies: 9
Views: 1256

Re: Tyres Again

Still undecided

Has anybody run Goodyear F1 asymmetric on a 2.8 roadster??
by Tom
Fri 04 Jul, 2014 19:42
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Tyres Again
Replies: 9
Views: 1256

Re: Tyres Again

What happened to my post?
by Tom
Mon 30 Jun, 2014 21:46
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Tyres Again
Replies: 9
Views: 1256

Tyres Again

Looking to replace my Goodyear F1's on my Z3
No longer available
Anybody tried the new Goodyear F1 asymmetric tyres ?
Replaced original Michelins with F1's to cure tramlining not wanting to ,go back there again

Thanks in anticipation
by Tom
Sat 09 Jun, 2012 22:00
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z Tour in Pyrenees (France) - 25-26 May 2013 - NOW REGISTER
Replies: 39
Views: 20316

Re: Z Tour in Pyrenees (France) - May 2013

Put us down as interested as well
Tom and Dai
by Tom
Mon 30 Jan, 2012 20:45
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Left Hand Drive Z3 Wanted
Replies: 1
Views: 429

Left Hand Drive Z3 Wanted

I am Looking for a left hand drive Z3 six cylinder Red by choice but what have you got

UKZ3Man@Yahoo.com
by Tom
Sun 29 Jan, 2012 20:53
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Any new E89 Z4 owners out there?
Replies: 4
Views: 2228

Z4 Roof

Two and a half years in now and NO problems at all.I love it
by Tom
Tue 20 Dec, 2011 22:06
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Z3 LHD Wanted
Replies: 0
Views: 505

Z3 LHD Wanted

I am looking for a LHD Z3 must be 6 cylinder preferably red
by Tom
Tue 16 Aug, 2011 20:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: I've had my Z3 vinyl wrapped.
Replies: 36
Views: 8105

What happened to flock finishes they were all the thing in the 70's
by Tom
Mon 25 Jul, 2011 20:54
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: July 20-22 2012 - Z Fest
Replies: 128
Views: 20668

meeting

We will bring 2 Zeds
Tom and Dai
by Tom
Wed 13 Jul, 2011 19:11
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 faults
Replies: 17
Views: 3271

6 speed

On th Yorkshire run last year somebody had fitted a 6 speed to a z3.Don't know whats involved try contacting york run organisers.
by Tom
Thu 30 Jun, 2011 21:35
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Christmas 2011
Replies: 5
Views: 1645

Xmas

Preferably the pheasant
Tom and Dai
by Tom
Mon 28 Mar, 2011 21:59
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 Supercharger
Replies: 1
Views: 582

Z3 Supercharger

Any use to anybody (nothing to do with me)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-318is-M42-M44 ... 2c5bab0448
by Tom
Tue 22 Mar, 2011 20:36
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: is anybody else watching this...?
Replies: 23
Views: 1745

Pity its in primer
by Tom
Tue 01 Mar, 2011 19:56
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: New Z4 --- pictures
Replies: 32
Views: 6048

Z4

For what its worth i think the New Z4 is light years ahead of the Z3.Since I bought mine I have only driven the Z3 twice.As far as the driving position goes Dai is only 5 ft nothing and she has no trouble with the driving position,not that she is allowed to drive it.The big plus for me is the metal ...
by Tom
Mon 24 Jan, 2011 17:56
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Weekend Cruise.
Replies: 205
Views: 24567

Re: cruise

TaffZee wrote:
Tom wrote:Count me in,I shall be on my own.Dai is going to the states.
I will book the Hotel now.
Include me on the Sunday lunch
See you Saturday
We need a bit of colour Tom, Nice Red Zed along :thumb:
If I cant find anything red to drive I will bring a bank statement that should do it
by Tom
Sat 22 Jan, 2011 15:15
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Weekend Cruise.
Replies: 205
Views: 24567

cruise

PM sent
by Tom
Sat 22 Jan, 2011 14:54
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Weekend Cruise.
Replies: 205
Views: 24567

cruise

Count me in,I shall be on my own.Dai is going to the states.
I will book the Hotel now.
Include me on the Sunday lunch
See you Saturday
by Tom
Thu 20 Jan, 2011 21:46
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Weekend Cruise.
Replies: 205
Views: 24567

Cruise

We could be up for this if it will be driven at scenic speeds.
Tom
by Tom
Wed 08 Dec, 2010 12:56
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Z4 beaten by rivals in aggregated ratings
Replies: 8
Views: 2328

Z4 Review

O GOD- I have made a mistake,anybody want to swap their MX5 for my Z4
by Tom
Wed 25 Aug, 2010 14:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Cut out Z3/ Z3 computer theme
Replies: 15
Views: 1418

What about a red one?
Regards
Tom
by Tom
Wed 25 Aug, 2010 14:47
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Cut out Z3/ Z3 computer theme
Replies: 15
Views: 1418

What about a red one?
Regards
Tom
by Tom
Tue 10 Aug, 2010 20:28
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Dead Zed
Replies: 8
Views: 809

Battery

Dont forget the BMW battery has an overflow pipe out of the boot floor.
by Tom
Mon 02 Aug, 2010 19:47
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Midland Drive and Dine Wed 11th Aug
Replies: 7
Views: 1796

mmm

We should be OK for this one
Dai and Tom
by Tom
Tue 27 Jul, 2010 18:47
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Haynes 3 Series including Z3 on ebay
Replies: 10
Views: 1291

Bently manual

If any body is going to the states ii cost $68.00 over there
by Tom
Sat 17 Jul, 2010 18:34
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Cotswold Cruise - with a difference. Update
Replies: 6
Views: 2446

Yes please

Dai and Tom
by Tom
Wed 02 Jun, 2010 14:22
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Z3 insurance
Replies: 9
Views: 1697

insurance

Try 185.00 Eagle Star
by Tom
Wed 26 May, 2010 19:42
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Midland Drive and Dine Wed 9th June
Replies: 11
Views: 2728

w+d

Sorry we can't do this one.
Have a good run and enjoy your meal

Dai and Tom
by Tom
Tue 25 May, 2010 17:22
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Very lucky escape
Replies: 8
Views: 1876

Wow

If that didn't rip the spot welds out of the boot floor nothing will
by Tom
Fri 14 May, 2010 18:09
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: OEM Hardtop hoist
Replies: 13
Views: 1647

Hoist

I have a ten foot ceiling and you have to be careful not to catch your head on the rear mounting spikes.
by Tom
Fri 14 May, 2010 17:26
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: how old is the typical z3/z3m driver?
Replies: 225
Views: 18506

How old

I claim the prize I bought mine at age 55 now had it for 11 years
by Tom
Wed 05 May, 2010 20:36
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: happy mpg
Replies: 14
Views: 1570

Cylon-One wrote:
groove65 wrote:if our Z3 wasnt a third car, and hence starting no claims bonus from zero, i would have got the 2.8
This was the situation for me, but I got a Classic Insurance policy (with Zero NCB as aleady used on the main car), for £190 for a 2.8!


Who are you getting the classic cover with?
by Tom
Tue 04 May, 2010 18:42
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Midland Drive and Dine Wed 12th May
Replies: 6
Views: 2041

Count us in.
Tom and Dai
by Tom
Tue 04 May, 2010 08:18
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Possible grounds for divorce ?
Replies: 20
Views: 2499

Divorce?

Now my wife knows why I hide the keys
by Tom
Tue 13 Apr, 2010 19:22
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: York Cruise 10th April '10 - post photos here
Replies: 71
Views: 9684

ajones13 wrote:Image

What are the black strips down the side of the red z in this picture?

Andrew

They are genuine BMW accesories bought in the USA.Never sold in the UK Permanent rubber strips
by Tom
Mon 12 Apr, 2010 15:00
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: York Cruise 10th April '10 - post photos here
Replies: 71
Views: 9684

Good cruise

Silver outsold red by 100 to one,but you would not believe it on Saturday.
by Tom
Sun 11 Apr, 2010 18:24
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: York Cruise 10th April '10 - post photos here
Replies: 71
Views: 9684

Yorkshire cruise

If there is a prize for the highest milage on the day,thanks to my s**t map reading we should get it.
Many thanks for a realy good day out

Tom
by Tom
Sun 11 Apr, 2010 18:20
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: York Cruise 10th April '10 - post photos here
Replies: 71
Views: 9684

first class day out. If you plan the weather so well for the next one we'll come to that one as well.

Absolutely fantastic runs - the scenery was stunning. Di and I had a laugh all the way round, we really enjoyed my 'first' cruise. The fish and chips were first rate.

Thanks from Dai, Di and Tom.
by Tom
Wed 07 Apr, 2010 22:02
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Yorkshire Cruise 10th April 2010
Replies: 196
Views: 87786

York cruise

Deano wrote
Im going to pay for all of the cars in my group over the bridge so we can get though quickly. Perhaps other leaders can do the same?

I am just going to tell them the one at the back is paying...Works for me
by Tom
Sun 07 Mar, 2010 22:03
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Midland Drive and Dine Wed 10th March
Replies: 7
Views: 1687

are we too late?
Dai and Tom
by Tom
Sun 07 Mar, 2010 21:08
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Yorkshire Cruise 10th April 2010
Replies: 196
Views: 87786

york cruise

Can you include Dai+1 in the list of cars.Dai thinks they are not included
Thanks
Tom
by Tom
Mon 01 Feb, 2010 15:01
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Midland Drive and Dine Wed 10th Feb.
Replies: 11
Views: 2081

scoff

Count us in.
Tom and Dai
by Tom
Tue 01 Dec, 2009 22:42
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Midland Drive and Dine Wed 9th December
Replies: 12
Views: 1992

Count us in
Dai and Tom
by Tom
Thu 05 Nov, 2009 18:26
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Midland Drive and Dine Wed 11th Nov
Replies: 7
Views: 1770

Wine and dine

Count us in
Dai and Tom
by Tom
Wed 04 Nov, 2009 19:16
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: New Z4 review
Replies: 28
Views: 7894

New Z4

I have had mine for 6weeks now. Light years ahead of the Z3 with a grin factor just as big. The metal roof was the deciding factor. When the rain stops now it takes me less than 2 mins to leather off the top and fold it away. Thats something you can't do in a Z3 I am still keeping my Z3 .after 10 ye...
by Tom
Sat 31 Oct, 2009 20:48
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Midland Drive and Dine Wed 14th Oct
Replies: 15
Views: 2581

!0th aniversary

Thanks Phil and Marise for a lot of well organised cruises.I know how much work you have had to put in.
Heres to the next 10 years.
Yes new car is red (what a surprise) The roof is one of he few bits that I have learned to use yet.
Tom an Dai.
by Tom
Mon 19 Oct, 2009 19:19
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Pitter patter?, thud thud thud more like!
Replies: 44
Views: 4179

New Baby

Congratulations to you both.

Dai and I have also had a new baby last month

Dai and Tom