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- Wed 04 Nov, 2015 18:13
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: I'm back after 2 years.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2689
Re: I'm back after 2 years.
Yeah I wish I had the money at the time I owned a z3 then would've been ideal but the market I'll be looking for is watching over auctions I think now. Seen a few bargains sell at auction. Seems like that or a desperate private seller will be the window at my budget. Definitely food for thought thou...
- Wed 04 Nov, 2015 16:58
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: I'm back after 2 years.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2689
I'm back after 2 years.
Well guys, I'm back on here after 2 years. Some may remember I previously had a little m44 1.9 version zed that had a lot of work done to it. Then I had to sell it due to some financial difficulties. Anyway, my love for the z3 shape and style has never left me. I'm now considering another as an inve...
- Wed 10 Sep, 2014 19:44
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: M roadster parts plus others
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2632
Re: M roadster parts plus others
Final bump on the panels before I end up throwing them away.
Make me an offer
Make me an offer
- Mon 25 Aug, 2014 14:31
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: FS M44 simota filter with carbon fibre heat shield
- Replies: 2
- Views: 952
FS M44 simota filter with carbon fibre heat shield
Hi guys I'm selling the simota filter I've had for less than 3000 miles. Been told they can last upto 50k miles without a clean so I don't think there's anything to worry there. Filter looks new anyway. Two bad points on it. One is a small chip in the heat shield from being put into place, this coul...
- Sun 03 Aug, 2014 21:00
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: M roadster parts plus others
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2632
Re: M roadster parts plus others
BUMP
M rear panels, bootlid, bumper and arch liners all open to offers need gone asap!
M rear panels, bootlid, bumper and arch liners all open to offers need gone asap!
- Sun 27 Jul, 2014 20:08
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: M roadster parts plus others
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2632
Re: M roadster parts plus others
Hi guys thanks for the interest. Panels still available m boot tidy storage case available Just drop me a pm with your best offer on the parts listed. Regards the armrest with cupholder I will be keeping this right up until the minute the car is away then it will be coming with me to be kept among t...
- Sun 20 Jul, 2014 11:59
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: M roadster parts plus others
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2632
Re: M roadster parts plus others
Thanks therealdb1 I have been working in a catering background but it's unfortunately coming to an end. I have the ability to do a few bar shifts through but nothing concrete and me and the mrs had planned to go to Paris this year and she deserves to get her trip after the last year so I'm making su...
- Fri 18 Jul, 2014 20:01
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: M roadster parts plus others
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2632
Re: M roadster parts plus others
Cheers guys. Your certainly right there. All is not as well in the employment sector as they like to think.
Hopefully the car can stay but these surplus assets have to go.
Anyone interested in the bits just mail me.
Hopefully the car can stay but these surplus assets have to go.
Anyone interested in the bits just mail me.
- Wed 16 Jul, 2014 10:10
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: M roadster parts plus others
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2632
M roadster parts plus others
Hi fowks some of you may have noticed my lack of posts over the last couple months, this is because I've been told I'm losing my job. I had bought alot of parts to do an m rear conversion and due to this not only will I now be selling these parts I will no doubt be selling the car in a month or two....
- Thu 29 May, 2014 07:31
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Martyb Progress thread
- Replies: 52
- Views: 12095
Re: Martyb Progress thread
Hey,
I got it from a BMW tuning shop on eBay it was my old account. I actually went off it trying to find myself a storm setup. Keep an eye I might have it up for sale shortly.
I got it from a BMW tuning shop on eBay it was my old account. I actually went off it trying to find myself a storm setup. Keep an eye I might have it up for sale shortly.
- Wed 28 May, 2014 16:21
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: photo request
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3014
Re: photo request
Having some really confusing issues now with the leak. On days where its been raining heavily I've found none to little and on small showers I find a decent puddle in the rear. I have stripped out the boot and this is where the water is coming in from. You can see where it runs in from the dried lin...
- Wed 28 May, 2014 16:17
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Martyb Progress thread
- Replies: 52
- Views: 12095
Re: Martyb Progress thread
Hi fowks another small update for you all to see. Removed the amber coloured rear lights for the clear style. Such a good subtle change. http://i1343.photobucket.com/albums/o800/martybhoy7/WP_000188_zpsfaa09a8c.jpg now clear http://i1343.photobucket.com/albums/o800/martybhoy7/WP_000192_zps1574ff45.j...
- Tue 27 May, 2014 19:18
- Forum: The Beauty Parlour
- Topic: REMOVING THE CHROME GAUGE BEZELS on "M Gauges"
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1481
Re: REMOVING THE CHROME GAUGE BEZELS on "M Gauges"
Very nice barry! Top job... ideas
- Wed 21 May, 2014 14:56
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: spare wheel housing removal guide?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 951
Re: spare wheel housing removal guide?
thanks for the informative responses guys!
I haven't got the car at present so was just looking to spark a bit of a topic on here since there's not a whole lot about it.
Think the monday blues would have wore off on some people by now!
I haven't got the car at present so was just looking to spark a bit of a topic on here since there's not a whole lot about it.
Think the monday blues would have wore off on some people by now!
- Wed 21 May, 2014 06:49
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: spare wheel housing removal guide?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 951
spare wheel housing removal guide?
Hey fowks. Just wondering if anyone has came across a guide on how to remove the spare wheel and all the casing etc it sits in? I'm gonna tackle this over the next few days hopefully if the weather stays good. Reason for it is dual exhausts in the future plus can only imagine what state the spare is...
- Sun 11 May, 2014 18:03
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: photo request
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3014
Re: photo request
Yeah I was just wanting to show you how it was sitting. I'm not overly fussed of that's not the leak mind you. He had another look at it and redone the seals. I'm going to wait and see how this goes over the next week or two. Because there was quite a significant amount of water. He said he cleared ...
- Sun 11 May, 2014 15:01
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: photo request
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3014
Re: photo request
thanks for the requests guys. Im going to use that guide hopefully to show him. This is the part im talking about. Could anyone confirm if this is where the leak could be coming from? http://i1343.photobucket.com/albums/o800/martybhoy7/DSC_0038_zpsfe89a995.jpg I think it should be more like how it s...
- Sat 10 May, 2014 21:06
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: photo request
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3014
Re: photo request
Would this let water run down the rear of the boot wall southernboy? The amount of trim exposed is slightly worrying though as its tucked tight at the door edges but as it gets the rear it comes out exposing the trim and showing a lined gap between rubber seal and bodywork I'll take a pic tomorrow a...
- Sat 10 May, 2014 19:34
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: photo request
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3014
photo request
Hey fowks. I'm on to ask a favour. Can someone, ideally a couple, take a picture of their car for me. I'm talk about the rear of the roof where the rubber seal meets the bodywork panel between the roof and boot lid. My issue is that since I've got my new roof on I've had water gather in the boot and...
- Fri 02 May, 2014 17:44
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Wiring issue
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3432
Re: Wiring issue
I've managed to get the 3 pin connected spliced onto the wiring. The clocks now working my only issue that it doesn't keep a constant feed. When the ignition is off so now is the clock. Seems strange as its the existing clock wiring. Does anyone know if the clock has an internal power source that ne...
- Wed 30 Apr, 2014 14:06
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: WTB M roadster parts
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1996
Re: WTB M roadster parts
Brian H wrote:Dont forget the rear wheel arch liners.martyb wrote:**BUMP**
Pretty much nailed a deal for the rear bumper and bootlid.
So looking for both wide arch rear quarters.
Yeah Brian they're the only parts I have in my current possession.
Soon to be loads more! ...hopefully.
- Tue 29 Apr, 2014 20:09
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: WTB M roadster parts
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1996
Re: WTB M roadster parts
**BUMP**
Pretty much nailed a deal for the rear bumper and bootlid.
So looking for both wide arch rear quarters.
Pretty much nailed a deal for the rear bumper and bootlid.
So looking for both wide arch rear quarters.
- Thu 17 Apr, 2014 18:48
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: New Project - 1998 M Roadster
- Replies: 82
- Views: 22869
Re: New Project - 1998 M Roadster
Now this is a proper restoration!
Good luck
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Good luck
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- Thu 17 Apr, 2014 18:13
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Martyb Progress thread
- Replies: 52
- Views: 12095
Re: Martyb Progress thread
Southernboy wrote:Looking really good.... Pity BMW didn't produce the M cars in the Mora you have...I think it's my favourite colour - after my black one of course....
Thanks southernboy!
After I do my m rear end panel conversion it will be almost there visually. Maybe have that done for the end of the year.
- Thu 17 Apr, 2014 18:02
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Martyb Progress thread
- Replies: 52
- Views: 12095
Re: Martyb Progress thread
Pics update as promised. My new roof pics. Due to the sun being low at this time of night, in the photos the blackness of the roof isn't quite captured. http://i1343.photobucket.com/albums/o800/martybhoy7/DSC_0018_zps5eac201e.jpg http://i1343.photobucket.com/albums/o800/martybhoy7/DSC_0019_zps6d7b0a...
- Wed 16 Apr, 2014 16:23
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: WTB M roadster parts
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1996
Re: WTB M roadster parts
Sorry chaps work was a tad busy today.
Replys sent now.
Anyone else noticing this thread please still PM me as I require all parts.
Replys sent now.
Anyone else noticing this thread please still PM me as I require all parts.
- Wed 16 Apr, 2014 06:52
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: WTB M roadster parts
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1996
Re: WTB M roadster parts
Mugs you have one part of my reason why I'm keeping my car. Woody tbh it's pretty much down to the old saying better devil you know. I've put alot of work into bringing back my z and I have long term plans for ut so I'm slowly but surely building upto it. So anyone has any of the parts listed PM me ...
- Tue 15 Apr, 2014 21:25
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: WTB M roadster parts
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1996
WTB M roadster parts
Hi fowks I'm converting my narrow body to wide and I like the m rear end look.
So I'm looking for...
M side skirts
Pre facelift / m rear arches
M boot lid
M rear bumper
If you have one or all for sale pm me.
So I'm looking for...
M side skirts
Pre facelift / m rear arches
M boot lid
M rear bumper
If you have one or all for sale pm me.
- Sun 13 Apr, 2014 19:44
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: HELP
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1548
Re: HELP
Very good point gookah.
This forum has been an endless help to me with my car and the on going project.
Kudos chaps. Also having just replaced my door cards, if you need any help drop me a pm.
This forum has been an endless help to me with my car and the on going project.
Kudos chaps. Also having just replaced my door cards, if you need any help drop me a pm.
- Sat 12 Apr, 2014 21:54
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: fuel systen cleaner
- Replies: 4
- Views: 884
Re: fuel systen cleaner
Yeah I run it on shell v-power which is slowly but surely showing results but the biggest difference was with a bottle of stp petrol cleaner I'm only 1/8 of a tank off having it sit on full when the tank is. If I got same result from another bottle I'd be there.
- Sat 12 Apr, 2014 20:00
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: fuel systen cleaner
- Replies: 4
- Views: 884
fuel systen cleaner
After having a couple bottles of stp fuel system cleaner, I wonder how regularly should you treat your system? The thing is I have a sticky sender gauge and each bottle about a thousand miles apart when added has increased the level the gauge reads but it's not quite fully clear yet. I'm wondering i...
- Fri 11 Apr, 2014 17:00
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: third brakelight question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1013
Re: third brakelight question
I recently change the button surround on my boot lid which involves having to under the locking mechanism -30 mins end to end.... you simple pull the trim off you can see and just start unscrewing the screws you can see to get it in and out - obviously this didnt change the mechanism but it had it ...
- Thu 10 Apr, 2014 20:17
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: third brakelight question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1013
Re: third brakelight question
Yeah I have a 97 pre facelift, although narrowbody I presume boot lids are the same. I plan on using the same light if possible and my only other issue you will be removing and re installing my keyhole for the lock over to the m lid. I'm reading through a couple threads just now but not very many on...
- Thu 10 Apr, 2014 20:09
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Stupid Question??
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1953
Re: Stupid Question??
That's a lovely looking finish. Did you swap the boot locks over? Was it a particularly hard job?
- Thu 10 Apr, 2014 18:18
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: third brakelight question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1013
third brakelight question
Can anyone confirm if the third brakelight is the sake across all z3 models. My reason for asking is that I have the intention of fitting m rear bootlid and bumper and I'm curious if the existing wiring and brakelight will fit. I have found a bootlid for sale but the seller wants extra for wiring an...
- Thu 10 Apr, 2014 18:15
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Martyb Progress thread
- Replies: 52
- Views: 12095
Re: Martyb Progress thread
#update
My new roof has been supplied (car hood warehouse) and fitted (car den)
I am thoroughly impressed with the quality, fitment and appearance. I will post some pics over the weekend once I've had a chance to give the z a wash!
My next big project m rear bumpers and wide arches swap.
My new roof has been supplied (car hood warehouse) and fitted (car den)
I am thoroughly impressed with the quality, fitment and appearance. I will post some pics over the weekend once I've had a chance to give the z a wash!
My next big project m rear bumpers and wide arches swap.
- Wed 02 Apr, 2014 15:16
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Wiring issue
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3432
Re: Wiring issue
Ahh well as I said the electrics is not a strong point of mine.
The diagram I had showed me the connection to the old clock being the three pin. Threw me right off when I seen the 6
The diagram I had showed me the connection to the old clock being the three pin. Threw me right off when I seen the 6
- Wed 02 Apr, 2014 10:04
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Wiring issue
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3432
Re: Wiring issue
Ahh excellent bladerunner I think you've just saved a good couple headaches.
It sounds like you speak from experience here is this an issue you've came across?
It sounds like you speak from experience here is this an issue you've came across?
- Tue 01 Apr, 2014 16:36
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Wiring issue
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3432
Wiring issue
After some time of having the parts lying around, I got round to fitting the facility console and clock. Everything going well until the point where I had to connect the analogue style clock ... The digital clock I removed (the version with the small led screen with h and m buttons below) has a 6 pi...
- Sun 30 Mar, 2014 12:36
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: cig lighter issue
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1413
Re: cig lighter issue
Alec did you manage that from the outside? We're you able to fit a new unit from that position?
Tried my usb charger. No power to the unit..
picking my brains now.
Tried my usb charger. No power to the unit..
picking my brains now.
- Fri 28 Mar, 2014 16:47
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: cig lighter issue
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1413
Re: cig lighter issue
Haha I missed the last post and without thinking what I was doing had a lovely spark... Which didn't frighten me at all btw.
So from that at least I gather that there is power running through the unit, possibly dud lighter itself?
So from that at least I gather that there is power running through the unit, possibly dud lighter itself?
- Fri 28 Mar, 2014 12:25
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: cig lighter issue
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1413
Re: cig lighter issue
Sorry southern boy i meant to say the centre console. I dont think its the two wires as when i removed it they were securely on, then when I refitted I made sure of the connections (which btw were in good condition) were tightly fitted. As i said the inside is fairly corroded inside. I read somewher...
- Fri 28 Mar, 2014 10:51
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: cig lighter issue
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1413
Re: cig lighter issue
Ahh i had a funny feeling it was going to be a fiddly one. I just had the full dash out to when i swapped the trim over. I knew I should have looked into it a bit more then. I cant see any real way it fits or connects in. I also have an issue with the clock to fix as my old digital clock had a 6 pin...
- Thu 27 Mar, 2014 21:56
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: cig lighter issue
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1413
cig lighter issue
Hey guys my cigarette lighter hasn't worked song I got my z3 but I recently got the bmw usb charger so would like to get it back working again. As far as I can see the unit becomes illuminated when the lights are on. The inside is pretty deteriorated and corroded. I replaced the fuse as I done some ...
- Thu 27 Mar, 2014 21:42
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Angel Eye Projector Advice Please
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1082
Re: Angel Eye Projector Advice Please
Looking great! Where did you get your new headlight units looks very modern?
- Tue 25 Mar, 2014 10:07
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Bertini GT25 - new Z3 body change kitcar
- Replies: 191
- Views: 46477
Re: Bertini Falco - new Z3 body change kitcar
that is stunning!! Big thumbs up on the hardwork you put in.
Maybe in a year or two after i get my mechanical vision done i will look into this!
Maybe in a year or two after i get my mechanical vision done i will look into this!
- Fri 21 Mar, 2014 23:21
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: WTB dash blanks
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1104
Re: WTB dash blanks
That'd 've great David then I'll know the exact part number.
Although I spoke to bmw closest to me and they were looking at 8 quid each... I thought that was a bit much for a little rectangle of plastic.
Although I spoke to bmw closest to me and they were looking at 8 quid each... I thought that was a bit much for a little rectangle of plastic.
- Fri 21 Mar, 2014 20:16
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: WTB dash blanks
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1104
Re: WTB dash blanks
bump... anybody??
- Thu 20 Mar, 2014 18:10
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: THE EXTINCTION OF THE OEM CUPHOLDER
- Replies: 77
- Views: 7502
Re: THE EXTINCTION OF THE OEM CUPHOLDER
This looks very promising can't wait to see the finished product! Might have to trade in my oem version at this rate haha
- Wed 19 Mar, 2014 20:36
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: WTB dash blanks
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1104
WTB dash blanks
Anybody got preferably 4 dash blanks for sale I'll pay handsomely for an envelope with a first class stamp on it to go my way!