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by ShayneJ
Tue 30 Apr, 2013 22:22
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: A momentous day for my Zed
Replies: 21
Views: 1530

Re: A momentous day for my Zed

TR4man wrote:An important milestone for my little Zed occured today - it reached 100,000 miles.

I bought it last August with 81,000 miles and have done 19,000 in nine months :)

Regards

Peter
Piff amateur mine has more than double that and still going strong :D
by ShayneJ
Tue 30 Apr, 2013 22:18
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 1.9 performance tips
Replies: 27
Views: 4479

Re: 1.9 performance tips

DC wrote:
Del wrote:
10.Super unleaded petrol seems to give me a slight performance improvement and definitely better economy.
I would second this, makes a definite improvement to MPG and engine runs far better.
Dave.
Does the improvement outweigh the extra cost of SUL ?
by ShayneJ
Thu 25 Apr, 2013 18:35
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 1.9 performance tips
Replies: 27
Views: 4479

Re: 1.9 performance tips

£65 for a box with a variable resistor in it to fool the ecu into thinking its cold to pump more fuel a la choke +40 BHP
yep an i have some magic beans for sale only £30 each with free tomato sauce :D
by ShayneJ
Thu 25 Apr, 2013 18:29
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 1.9 instrument cluster lamps how many should i have?
Replies: 14
Views: 2438

Re: 1.9 instrument cluster lamps how many should i have?

cheers both yep Jonco your layout sounds just like mine so no eml okies panic over. :D
by ShayneJ
Wed 24 Apr, 2013 21:51
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 1.9 instrument cluster lamps how many should i have?
Replies: 14
Views: 2438

1.9 instrument cluster lamps how many should i have?

Hi i suspect i am missing some of my cluster lamps does anyone know the correct loadout of warning lamps for the bottom row of the cluster in a 97 1.9 i ask as i have no lamps in any of the engine related sockets bar the standard oil pressure and charging positions but a full set for the brakes seat...
by ShayneJ
Sun 07 Apr, 2013 11:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Nomination for the numpty award 2013
Replies: 12
Views: 801

Re: Nomination for the numpty award 2013

In that case you can post them to me :roflmao:
by ShayneJ
Sun 17 Mar, 2013 19:12
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: the younger zeders wont get this
Replies: 10
Views: 2431

Re: the younger zeders wont get this

Brilliant :D









God im so old :bawl:
by ShayneJ
Thu 14 Mar, 2013 21:30
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: smaller or bigger
Replies: 23
Views: 2026

Re: smaller or bigger

Vic-Z3 wrote:
Ha Ha should have seen that coming
Must resist

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by ShayneJ
Sun 10 Mar, 2013 15:18
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: smaller or bigger
Replies: 23
Views: 2026

Re: smaller or bigger

Southernboy wrote:12!!! but how big is your "foot".... :roflmao:

Ha Ha should have seen that coming :D :colourful:
by ShayneJ
Sun 10 Mar, 2013 14:57
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 411303

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

This week has seen the fitting of 2 new rear tires and inspired by threads in the knowledge base i have fixed the broken wires
i didn't know i had :roll: in the boot lid and made and fitted new spacers in the seats so now i can brake without feeling
like i am about to nut the steering wheel :)
by ShayneJ
Sun 10 Mar, 2013 14:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Very strange 1.9 on eBay
Replies: 85
Views: 4493

Re: Very strange 1.9 on eBay

Does seem a bit smelly!

I also understood it that an import or a previously un registered car MUST be fitted with an age related plate.
i assume it is an anti fraud / ringing rule so this car is either a dvla error or its bent :?
by ShayneJ
Sat 09 Mar, 2013 18:52
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: smaller or bigger
Replies: 23
Views: 2026

Re: smaller or bigger

dallantan wrote:
Southernboy wrote:SHOE SIZE 10.5.... :D
damnit :( :(

shoe size = 8
:wave 12.
by ShayneJ
Sat 09 Mar, 2013 18:46
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Guess Where?
Replies: 7
Views: 1745

Re: Guess Where?

Well as everyone got bored with that the photos were taken on Whitehorse hill on the wilts berks border about 5 miles from my house
there are some lovely roads in the area for a hoon and its a great place for photography (as long as you can keep the bobble hats out of shot :D )
by ShayneJ
Tue 05 Mar, 2013 22:56
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 Boot storage accessory...
Replies: 33
Views: 2056

Re: Z3 Boot storage accessory...

Southernboy wrote:Yeah....where's the link???

yea ^this^ :shock:
by ShayneJ
Mon 04 Mar, 2013 00:28
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Guess Where?
Replies: 7
Views: 1745

Re: Guess Where?

gookah wrote:Horseshoe Pass,
just past the cafe
nope 169 miles south east of the pass BUT a horse is involved in the site :wink:
by ShayneJ
Sun 03 Mar, 2013 18:53
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Guess Where?
Replies: 7
Views: 1745

Re: Guess Where?

SCORPION wrote:Snake Pass ?
i wish nope 185 miles due south of snake pass.
by ShayneJ
Sun 03 Mar, 2013 18:17
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Guess Where?
Replies: 7
Views: 1745

Guess Where?

Shiny new pics of my zed in DRY weather short run to bed in the new rear pads
iphone quality couldn't be bothered to take out the DSLR.

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by ShayneJ
Sun 03 Mar, 2013 13:49
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: hardtop
Replies: 25
Views: 2032

Re: hardtop

TR4man wrote:Mine is still on and probably will be for another month or so.

Regards

Peter
Wuss :D

been trundling round in mine top down for over two weeks now good coat n hat + heated seat FTW 8-)
by ShayneJ
Sat 02 Mar, 2013 19:14
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 411303

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

Todays tasks were install an amplified DAB antenna nice rubberised rod behind the mirror. new cam sensor and new rear pads :D
by ShayneJ
Fri 01 Mar, 2013 19:00
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Window regulator inner door frame mounting
Replies: 11
Views: 1223

Re: Window regulator inner door frame mounting

ah! i did not look at anything mounted (or not) to the bar think i need to do some more digging thanks for that :D
by ShayneJ
Sun 24 Feb, 2013 13:44
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: FS: Chrome Roll Bar
Replies: 4
Views: 527

Re: FS: Chrome Roll Bar

25 :D
by ShayneJ
Sat 23 Feb, 2013 20:57
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Window regulator inner door frame mounting
Replies: 11
Views: 1223

Re: Window regulator inner door frame mounting

yep my drivers door window motor had managed to shear most of the spot welds holding the motor bracket to the door frame :head: fixed mine by copious amounts of drilling and fitting nuts n bolts in place of the failed welds so far so good long term i will weld it or replace the door if a matching on...
by ShayneJ
Thu 21 Feb, 2013 22:15
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: "What I actually do"
Replies: 6
Views: 1115

Re: "What I actually do"

:D like that a lot :thumb:
by ShayneJ
Sun 17 Feb, 2013 22:50
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Which Z3?
Replies: 3
Views: 1189

Re: Which Z3?

Ahh Sabine sigh :bow :drive
by ShayneJ
Sun 17 Feb, 2013 18:35
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: H/sidelight switch
Replies: 6
Views: 1582

Re: H/sidelight switch

IBTM :P
by ShayneJ
Sat 16 Feb, 2013 18:41
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Classic Car Mart
Replies: 8
Views: 551

Re: Classic Car Mart

Indeed and well said mike. I once owned an F and although it handled and went well enough it felt cheap and built Down to its price and i practically had to lie down to see through the screen properly and some parts were indeed made of cheese :lol: shame as it was a good idea poorly executed. The Z ...
by ShayneJ
Sat 16 Feb, 2013 17:44
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 411303

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

nothing much today cleaned out the plenum chamber and swapped out the cam sensor
by ShayneJ
Fri 15 Feb, 2013 20:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: i need these wheels in my life
Replies: 17
Views: 1684

Re: i need these wheels in my life

HOW much :shock:

nice though :thumb:
by ShayneJ
Wed 13 Feb, 2013 23:00
Forum: Performance
Topic: A CHEAP 2nd STRING TO THE BOW
Replies: 9
Views: 1889

Re: A CHEAP 2nd STRING TO THE BOW

gold wheels are not doing it any favours either :shock:

i love a nice shed but that is horrid run and dont look back :shake:
by ShayneJ
Tue 12 Feb, 2013 22:30
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Another Noob signing in.
Replies: 20
Views: 2967

Re: Another Noob signing in.

Car looks good! As a matter of interest-how did you post your pictures.I have been trying to ever since I joined but with no luck.I am a bit od a dinosaur when it comes to teccy things but any advice gratefully recd. http://beta.photobucket.com/ Try this link Gareth Doh! trust me to forget to actua...
by ShayneJ
Tue 12 Feb, 2013 18:23
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Another Noob signing in.
Replies: 20
Views: 2967

Re: Another Noob signing in.

Ha thanks for the replys no no flat tire it is indeed sinking into my swamp of a drive the joy of living near the bottom of a vally! the pictures are hosted on photobucket Gareth you create an account on there and up load the pictures to them each pic then gets its own unique link that you can paste...
by ShayneJ
Mon 11 Feb, 2013 12:44
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Another Noob signing in.
Replies: 20
Views: 2967

Re: Another Noob signing in.

Soggy pics from today's fuel run :D

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by ShayneJ
Sun 10 Feb, 2013 20:45
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Another Noob signing in.
Replies: 20
Views: 2967

Re: Another Noob signing in.

Ha pic's yes well i have been spending so much time sorting niggles and actually driving it i haven't got round to taking any yet :roll:
i will get some done when it stops raining long enough :D
by ShayneJ
Sun 10 Feb, 2013 11:49
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: random cutting out and odd POP advice please
Replies: 7
Views: 1375

Re: random cutting out and odd POP advice please

thanks to all I have already ripped the induction apart and cleaned the maf, intake temp sensor and checked the pipework and i am confident its in good order idle and normal running is fine and smooth so i am leaning toward the Cam sensor as well i will be ordering a new one. still where are the ign...
by ShayneJ
Sun 10 Feb, 2013 00:01
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: random cutting out and odd POP advice please
Replies: 7
Views: 1375

random cutting out and odd POP advice please

hi two irritating faults with my 1.9 firstly completely at random driving along nice as then its as if i have turned off the ignition! no warning lights no loss of electrical power but the engine just loses power as if i had lifted off then after maybe 3 to 5 seconds it comes back and IF i have not ...
by ShayneJ
Sat 09 Feb, 2013 17:45
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3, Z3M & Z3 Coupe Seat bushes for SALE !!!
Replies: 159
Views: 53667

Re: Z3, Z3M & Z3 Coupe Seat bushes for SALE !!!

Holy Thread resurrection batman do you still make these ?
by ShayneJ
Sat 09 Feb, 2013 15:05
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 411303

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

This morning i have been mostly replacing the thermostat and housing.
And what an utter T*** of a job it was too!

only managed to shear one bolt off :head: took me an hour of faffing to sort it out.

kin stupid design right off to get some fresh antifreeze :D
by ShayneJ
Thu 07 Feb, 2013 21:28
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Another Noob signing in.
Replies: 20
Views: 2967

Another Noob signing in.

:wave Hi all another noob here.
Just acquired my first Z3 a nice Black 1.9 to cut my teeth on :D
Learning a lot already from you folks and the KB articles so have already sorted
a few minor issues.

Wonderful little cars i will be hanging on to mine for a while i think :cheers