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by fish
Wed 10 May, 2017 21:26
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Possible 2002, 46k, 2.2 Z3 sport, up for sale titanium silv
Replies: 2
Views: 1429

Re: Possible 2002, 46k, 2.2 Z3 sport, up for sale titanium

Yep, lovely motor..... Hardtop (with working rear window), genuine fitting kit, Cruise, A/C, ATE all new discs, Textar OEM pads, caliper refurb (G2USA.com) inc gen ATE seals all round, HEL stainless steel brake lines, new meyle wishbones, meyle droplinks, new front/rear anti roll bar bushes, new Con...
by fish
Wed 10 May, 2017 17:07
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Possible 2002, 46k, 2.2 Z3 sport, up for sale titanium silv
Replies: 2
Views: 1429

Possible 2002, 46k, 2.2 Z3 sport, up for sale titanium silv

If anyone is looking for a well maintained zed, pm me. In the 5.5k bracket.... Private sale and will look at adding to stock exchange in due course..... Ian

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by fish
Sat 19 Dec, 2015 16:57
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Anyone after low price OEM discs
Replies: 1
Views: 698

Anyone after low price OEM discs

Have these on mine....these are the modern version of what was on your Z3 when it was new.....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/231601929951
by fish
Wed 22 Jul, 2015 11:29
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Possible sale 2002 sport edition 2.2 Z3 with hard top
Replies: 1
Views: 919

Possible sale 2002 sport edition 2.2 Z3 with hard top

Am in the throes of redundancy and this is/was essentially my retirement car.....so not too keen to sell, but open to sensible offers.... Titanium silver, 45977 miles with black blue interior, a/c and cruise, heated seats as standard. Has full service history with all lube changes etc done on time a...
by fish
Wed 22 Jul, 2015 11:13
Forum: Performance
Topic: DELETE See stock exchange sport edition 2.2 Z3 with hard top
Replies: 0
Views: 3627

DELETE See stock exchange sport edition 2.2 Z3 with hard top

Post deleted and moved - I blame my iPad
by fish
Sat 18 Apr, 2015 07:27
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Front ac pusher fan staying on after engine switch off
Replies: 7
Views: 1317

Re: Front ac pusher fan staying on after engine switch off

Thanks for the feedback, will keep my eye on it -
by fish
Fri 17 Apr, 2015 11:23
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Front ac pusher fan staying on after engine switch off
Replies: 7
Views: 1317

Re: Front ac pusher fan staying on after engine switch off

The A/C condenser fan operates when it wants to, not when you think it should! It was obviously reducing the temperature of the hot - and therfore gasified- refrigerant which had been pumped into it while you were driving, so providing a reserve of liquified gas to make the A/C operate normally as ...
by fish
Fri 17 Apr, 2015 09:47
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Front ac pusher fan staying on after engine switch off
Replies: 7
Views: 1317

Front ac pusher fan staying on after engine switch off

Was out in the Zed yesterday and noted that the a/c fan at the front of the engine was running for like 10 mins or more after pulling up and parking…. I disconnected the battery and turn on and it was still running. I then turned the ac on and off again and it went off and has stayed off. The ac is ...
by fish
Tue 20 Jan, 2015 22:10
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Some SORN Porn…..
Replies: 2
Views: 1203

Some SORN Porn…..

Just rolled the Z out in the dry during its winter hibernation…..just keeping the wheels turned, brakes moved etc, Cytek charger working nicely…. Nice to get it out for a nice trot down the drive and back….soon be summer….. :) http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj234/ianf1969/Z3%20Sport%20Edition/IM...
by fish
Tue 11 Nov, 2014 11:44
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: All SORN'ed and serviced! 45k 2.2 Sport
Replies: 9
Views: 2771

Re: All SORN'ed and serviced! 45k 2.2 Sport

Anyway, off for lunch with my hot wife today, so whilst you lot bicker over the maths, I''ll be getting some of Englands finest later - :) not talking about sausage and mash either for all the foodies out there.... Oh, you stud 'Swoon' Fish; Men want to be with him, women want to be him!" Thin...
by fish
Tue 11 Nov, 2014 10:16
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: All SORN'ed and serviced! 45k 2.2 Sport
Replies: 9
Views: 2771

Re: All SORN'ed and serviced! 45k 2.2 Sport

Gosh ladies, some hand bag swinging going on or what.....have you nothing better to do? For the basis of pricing, I used the parkers guide, plus 20% of the vehicles extras/accesscories and hard top at cost.....then £400 for the BMW service & MOT for brake fluid/coolant and Oil....these benefit t...
by fish
Wed 05 Nov, 2014 21:53
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: All SORN'ed and serviced! 45k 2.2 Sport
Replies: 9
Views: 2771

All SORN'ed and serviced! 45k 2.2 Sport

http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... 11&t=41419

Just bumping this post up - car is garaged for winter now……on SORN, will be off road to Sept 2016 when next 2 year oil change due…..

Staring down the barrel of redudancy now….so my loss is some else's gain….
by fish
Fri 17 Oct, 2014 18:01
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: One for Rob in admin
Replies: 2
Views: 636

Re: One for Rob in admin

Exactly ! :)
by fish
Thu 16 Oct, 2014 07:30
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: WTB Aerial Grommet
Replies: 10
Views: 2053

Re: WTB Aerial Grommet

The Internal Grommet Was Totally Fine, Just The Top One Was Looking Flakey. My Eye Was Always Drawn To It!I Just Got It Off BMW, It Was Not Expensive.
by fish
Wed 15 Oct, 2014 18:39
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: WTB Aerial Grommet
Replies: 10
Views: 2053

Re: WTB Aerial Grommet

It's dead easy to do...I thought it was going to be really fiddly but had it done in about 15 mins if that...
by fish
Tue 14 Oct, 2014 19:51
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: One for Rob in admin
Replies: 2
Views: 636

One for Rob in admin

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Saw this on a Polo in Devon this year and thought of you!
by fish
Mon 13 Oct, 2014 20:00
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Winter Storage
Replies: 19
Views: 5404

Re: Winter Storage

I dont think there is a genuine indoor cover….there were OEM outdoor covers in silver though….thye were on BMW direct in ebay but I think they are gone now I got an indoor cover from Hamilton Classics. Its for a Z3/Z4 and fits fine. No mirror pockets, but not an issue. Elasticated base etc. Was abou...
by fish
Thu 18 Sep, 2014 08:21
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted. Z3 2.2 -3.0L.
Replies: 10
Views: 2378

Re: Wanted. Z3 2.2 -3.0L.

Thank you for your post Fish. Your car looks very nice and has obviously been cherished by you. I just can't justify spending that amount of money on a Z3. We already have a Z4 Coupe in the household , and it is my opinion that £7300 is Z4 money. I do know that there are more expensive Z3's out the...
by fish
Thu 18 Sep, 2014 07:29
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 2.2 Sport can split hardtop/car for members
Replies: 1
Views: 771

2.2 Sport can split hardtop/car for members

http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=41419 All, Just bumping this post back up - have finally officially put this car up for sale now….I will SORN at the end of Oct… If anyone is interested in the car without hardtop and or someone wants the hardtop/stand/bag/fitting kit, I could...
by fish
Tue 16 Sep, 2014 12:29
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted. Z3 2.2 -3.0L.
Replies: 10
Views: 2378

Re: Wanted. Z3 2.2 -3.0L.

I have a 2.2 for sale at 45K, ALL work is done and just mot'ed at BMW…

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ ... ?logcode=p
by fish
Fri 22 Aug, 2014 08:01
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Initial hardtop fitting
Replies: 14
Views: 3888

Re: Initial hardtop fitting

mwpe wrote:Thanks very much I will send them straight back. PM sent.

Mike
Rob also lent these to me recently...it's not quite as daunting as the instructions make it out to be....
by fish
Sun 17 Aug, 2014 14:35
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: 2.2 sport edition for sale - 45.6k, hard top & a/c
Replies: 5
Views: 1764

Re: 2.2 sport edition for sale - 45500 miles with hard top

beerbelly wrote:didn't know normally aspirated engines had intercoolers :?
I think....it's called the intercooler pipe, but it's the one to the gearbox, not the engine....would have to double check on oem etc...
by fish
Thu 14 Aug, 2014 17:02
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: 2.2 sport edition for sale - 45.6k, hard top & a/c
Replies: 5
Views: 1764

2.2 sport edition for sale - 45.6k, hard top & a/c

Sept 2002, 52 plate titanium silver 2.2, complete with hard top. MOTed by BMW, sept-14, with coolant & brake fluiid. Local indie just did Castrol Edge oil change, so 2 years for brake fluid and oil, 4 years for coolant. All five bars showing on service indicator, with inspection 2 due next. It's...
by fish
Tue 17 Jun, 2014 07:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Daft question ref Hard top on OEM Stand
Replies: 2
Views: 366

Re: Daft question ref Hard top on OEM Stand

I can't easily check, as mine lives in my FILs garage, but I'm pretty sure it is the lower setting with the foam padding piece against the glass (well the fabric bag covering the glass). The stand I think is designed for both 3-series and Z3 hardtops, and the 3-series one will be a lot longer. Whic...
by fish
Mon 16 Jun, 2014 20:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Tyre choice
Replies: 7
Views: 848

Re: Tyre choice

I just fitted (100 miles ago !) Continental Sport Contact 5 from Black Circles….for £530…I asked for NEW tyres as they would age before used, and I got week 15 tyres from 2014….(fitted in May 14)…had nitrogen fill too - no tramlining and super smooth/quiet….. …also these were the lastest generation ...
by fish
Mon 16 Jun, 2014 20:42
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Finally got my hard top fitted
Replies: 3
Views: 419

Finally got my hard top fitted

Big thanks to Rob T in admin for help, advice, feet and gauges and Bri H for stand….. Can get this off now for the summer…... http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj234/ianf1969/ZRoadsternet/IMG_20140613_195935_077_zps4597b2c7.jpg http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj234/ianf1969/ZRoadsternet/IMG_2014...
by fish
Sun 15 Jun, 2014 07:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Cloudy headlight glass
Replies: 18
Views: 3072

Re: Cloudy headlight glass

On my VW passat, toothpaste works well on the plastic on that…..thats a tip from a friend of a friend at Bentley Motors….they reckon the more tartar removing the better, like a smokers tooth paste etc….its a very mild polish if you think about it - not tried on the Z yet as mine are dead clear and l...
by fish
Fri 13 Jun, 2014 18:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Daft question ref Hard top on OEM Stand
Replies: 2
Views: 366

Daft question ref Hard top on OEM Stand

Team Z - Quick daft question - I just picked up a Hard top stand from a member, but noted there seems to be 2 ways it fits.. Its the OEM BMW one… So jut wondered, do people generally use it; a) the lower setting, against the glass b) the longer setting, with it on the roof itself Both seem stable, j...
by fish
Thu 29 May, 2014 05:31
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted - Genuine BMW stand/folding stand
Replies: 3
Views: 436

Re: Wanted - Genuine BMW stand/folding stand

Keep seeing the odd one on Ebay...I actually won one on what about 2 months ago, but the seller actually died and as he was a trader, no one knew what he had etc...just trying to prompt anyone in case they think demand is low.... There is one on Ebay now, right by my mates in Hastings, but it looks ...
by fish
Wed 28 May, 2014 20:01
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted - Genuine BMW stand/folding stand
Replies: 3
Views: 436

Wanted - Genuine BMW stand/folding stand

Hi,
Is anyone sitting on an OEM hardtop stand they know longer want…?

Ian
by fish
Fri 23 May, 2014 18:56
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted:- Z3 Fitted Luggage
Replies: 1
Views: 547

Re: Wanted:- Z3 Fitted Luggage

:( Sorry mate…it was me who got in there earlier before you….
by fish
Thu 22 May, 2014 20:35
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: HSE Moment - the Zed bites back…..ouch !
Replies: 6
Views: 977

HSE Moment - the Zed bites back…..ouch !

Well, after 6-8 weeks of fixing my zed up, about 2-3 weeks ago I remember standing on something in my porch, which at the time I thought was a thorn or an ant bite etc….Then the other bank holiday, during a dog walk I about colapsed in pain in the street and then concluded that something was not rig...
by fish
Wed 21 May, 2014 08:52
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: spare wheel housing removal guide?
Replies: 9
Views: 948

Re: spare wheel housing removal guide?

Pictorial instructions for extracting the spare are printed on a label on the reverse of the boot floor carpet. I've never removed the complete cage, but I assume the bolts are the hinge end are only accessible from under the car. Cheers R. I recently did this as I repainted my frame….the buggerati...
by fish
Wed 21 May, 2014 08:49
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Clasp covers for hardtop - anyone got a pair?
Replies: 17
Views: 1489

Re: Clasp covers for hardtop - anyone got a pair?

I think I'd have called them "feet". The go over the prongs on the hardtop to protect them (and passers by). Do you want them then, Ian? You can have them for nothing, if you come and collect them. Cheers R. Not sure about for nothing, at least a pint for you ! Thats great thanks…have you...
by fish
Wed 21 May, 2014 07:55
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Standard or Super unleaded?
Replies: 75
Views: 9423

Re: Standard or Super unleaded?

Shell V Power for me…I actually work in the industry and have seen the engines sawn in half as they use 2 fuel tanks during tests etc….the uprated fuels always come though perfect… Shell is moving to gas to liquid (GTL) technology - I am not 100% sure whether UK V Power is formulated with that yet…,...
by fish
Wed 21 May, 2014 07:47
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 Fitted Luggage
Replies: 1
Views: 760

Re: Z3 Fitted Luggage

PM sent -
by fish
Wed 21 May, 2014 07:36
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Clasp covers for hardtop - anyone got a pair?
Replies: 17
Views: 1489

Re: Clasp covers for hardtop - anyone got a pair?

Robert they go on the hardtop for storage don't they, if so I want some of them I thought he meant the covers that go over the fixing holes when hardtop is removed from the car Should have used the part number I guess….yes, the BMW description is actually "Catch, cover sleeve.." Where as ...
by fish
Wed 21 May, 2014 07:29
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Clasp covers for hardtop - anyone got a pair?
Replies: 17
Views: 1489

Re: Clasp covers for hardtop - anyone got a pair?

Robert T wrote:Do you mean these?

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Cheers R.

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Yes ! those exactly !!!
by fish
Mon 19 May, 2014 18:11
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Clasp covers for hardtop - anyone got a pair?
Replies: 17
Views: 1489

Re: Clasp covers for hardtop - anyone got a pair?

Boysie wrote:You can get them from a stealer, reasonable price
They are no longer supplied by BMW UK….the part no is now struck out….they were about £1.30 each etc….I have been able to get the other ends and ends, just not these parts….
by fish
Sun 18 May, 2014 07:57
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Clasp covers for hardtop - anyone got a pair?
Replies: 17
Views: 1489

Clasp covers for hardtop - anyone got a pair?

Hi,
Finally got hold of a hardtop & OEM bag - does anyone have any of the black plastic "clasp covers" lying around unused at all? i.e. the little black covers that slip over the pins when the roof is off?

Thanks

Ian
by fish
Sat 17 May, 2014 08:21
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Tire sizes and recommendations
Replies: 4
Views: 1079

Re: Tire sizes and recommendations

Likely your insurance would be invalid too, in the event of an accident etc…..
by fish
Fri 16 May, 2014 10:20
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Is my Z3 a Sport model?
Replies: 23
Views: 5138

Re: Is my Z3 a Sport model?

I have a sport model......

In your text above, it says "individual model...".....I think they are custom ordered ones etc...?
by fish
Wed 14 May, 2014 07:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Torx screws for Hardtop (2 x for top window frame)
Replies: 5
Views: 706

Re: Torx screws for Hardtop (2 x for top window frame)

Thanks guys, really appreciate the feedback ref the OEM steer etc -

Handy website too their for Coopers….had only really seen BMW direct on Ebay for online products…

Many thanks

Ian :)
by fish
Tue 13 May, 2014 21:20
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Torx screws for Hardtop (2 x for top window frame)
Replies: 5
Views: 706

Torx screws for Hardtop (2 x for top window frame)

Hi - just got hardtop..but no screws - Will contact BMW, as looks like 54 21 8 410 534 - looks like internal torx M8x18 - Does anyone know of a good supply of these, (Halfords?), else am sure BMW prices will be ok - always good to know the alternatives though….. - note as well as OEM, I found this w...
by fish
Sat 03 May, 2014 19:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Continental Sport Contact 5
Replies: 10
Views: 1457

Re: Continental Sport Contact 5

Ok, 4 x Continental Sport Contact 5 for £509 from Black Circles inc of balance, fitting and disposal. Car drives mint, very happy with them - A Rating for wet stopping, C for fuel and I think 71db on noise. Did the nitrogen fill too for a fiver and all seems great. This is on top of some other refur...
by fish
Sat 03 May, 2014 19:50
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: handling improvements?
Replies: 54
Views: 5755

Re: handling improvements?

http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=39924 Just got car MOT'ed after SORN since last Sep…..45k 2.2…I did about an 8 week mini refurb on it…Just been out today and it feels spot on - New Meyle HD wishbone kit (inc lolly pop bushes) New front and rear anti roll bar rubbers New ATE ...
by fish
Sat 03 May, 2014 19:38
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: ABS Reset after caliper refurb/bleeding
Replies: 8
Views: 760

Re: ABS Reset after caliper refurb/bleeding

All fixed -

ABS fault was related to a DSC/ABS rear cable…..once it was replaced and car had driven about 50 ft/20 mph, the fault cleared…..

Local india ran check and on it and identifed fault, who then re-bled my brakes and set up handbrake cable a little better than me…..(car passed MOT today)...
by fish
Tue 29 Apr, 2014 17:01
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Renevo black dye
Replies: 4
Views: 774

Re: Renevo black dye

Ok, ordered, applied and coated with BMW impregnator....looks good, just feels a little rougher than before but overall the colour is very uniform. I released the tension from the roof when I did it, to allow the fluid more chance to get in.....
by fish
Mon 21 Apr, 2014 20:06
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Renevo black dye
Replies: 4
Views: 774

Renevo black dye

Just cleaned up my roof, pre-reproofing and wouldnt how members had faired with the dye? I use the BMW spray on impregnator which is very good, so purely talking colour here…. To be fair, my roof is pretty good, with just the tight bits over the frame just greying a little and below the window…. I h...
by fish
Mon 21 Apr, 2014 19:23
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: ABS Reset after caliper refurb/bleeding
Replies: 8
Views: 760

Re: ABS Reset after caliper refurb/bleeding

The tool in your link will only do the service lights, it will not reset the airbag light. Have a look at this one which resets all of them using the round diagnostic socket in engine compartment http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-in-1-Universal-Oil-Service-Light-Airbag-Air-bag-Reset-Tool-UK-seller-/2211...