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by lordhelpus
Thu 08 Dec, 2016 21:40
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: EEP2 error, speedo over read & ECU warning light
Replies: 51
Views: 10182

Re: EEP2 error, speedo over read & ECU warning light

Welcome to the forum usernothername,

The engine management light as far as I know only indicates that a fault code has been stored in memory but I'm no expert........there are others on this forum who are well into the engine management/diagnostic side of BMW....they practice the dark art. :devil:
by lordhelpus
Mon 05 Dec, 2016 17:22
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: an offer you can't refuse
Replies: 13
Views: 3425

Re: an offer you can't refuse

Gazza wrote:Prepare for the long list of things to do :P
That's a rather sceptical view to take, BMW main dealers wouldn't stoop to such underhand tactics surely. :wink:
by lordhelpus
Tue 29 Nov, 2016 21:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Getting lower every year.....probably?
Replies: 4
Views: 2204

Getting lower every year.....probably?

Hi All, Only 1,221 left........Don't know what made me check this, might have had something to do with me watching some old wildlife program about catfish stranded in a pond that was drying up... You can also check your very first car to see how many left.......55 in my case a Vauxhall Viva 1256cc.....
by lordhelpus
Tue 29 Nov, 2016 20:34
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Leather Revive - M Roadster Highly Recommended
Replies: 13
Views: 3115

Re: Leather Revive - M Roadster Highly Recommended

Pics for viewing http://s1243.photobucket.com/user/mikeusher_2000/library/?sort=3&page=1 Copy paste and go... The last 3 images are the before refurb and show the wear and dullness in colour... All others are after the refurb. The result is stunning ! I have also added a couple of pics of the c...
by lordhelpus
Mon 28 Nov, 2016 21:50
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Leather Revive - M Roadster Highly Recommended
Replies: 13
Views: 3115

Re: Leather Revive - M Roadster Highly Recommended

I'm no expert I had difficulty with it but I got some help from bladerunner919 and by reading the following:
viewtopic.php?f=35&t=7658
in my case I was using the wrong lead from my phone which didn't help. :dunce:
by lordhelpus
Mon 28 Nov, 2016 19:52
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Leather Revive - M Roadster Highly Recommended
Replies: 13
Views: 3115

Re: Leather Revive - M Roadster Highly Recommended

Cost was £260. Five hours work at my house and all scuffs removed and cracked leather repaired. If you send Paul at Leather images of damaged areas he will quote you prior to his visit. The finished result is fantastic... and the deep cleanse included the steering wheel and leather covered door car...
by lordhelpus
Sat 26 Nov, 2016 13:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Auxiliary fan
Replies: 5
Views: 1642

Re: Auxiliary fan

Hi, my auxiliary fan for the air con is not working, I have powered up the fan and it works on high and low, will need to check both relays in the morning. I believe there is a fuse 48 under the dash, anyone else know where I can find it ? 2001 3.0 Cheers Hi, When you say you powered the fan up I p...
by lordhelpus
Thu 24 Nov, 2016 11:04
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Halfords Deals.......looky looky.
Replies: 6
Views: 2470

Re: Halfords Deals.......looky looky.

Thanks Lordhelpus, I admit my information was apocryphal, so probably inaccurate. However it's been a popular belief that the ratchets were not part of the deal as they're easily abused. I am encouraged that they seem to be included. Now, where's that lump of scaffold pole to make a breaker bar out...
by lordhelpus
Thu 24 Nov, 2016 10:42
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Halfords Deals.......looky looky.
Replies: 6
Views: 2470

Re: Halfords Deals.......looky looky.

I got that 120 piece set for £59.99 in January 2015 - after a prolonged fight. They offered them at that price and I had a reservation number but due to a systems failure I initially paid £20 more. Much haggling and threats of Trading Standards later and I got a refund of £20. :) It is a good set. ...
by lordhelpus
Wed 23 Nov, 2016 20:42
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Halfords Deals.......looky looky.
Replies: 6
Views: 2470

Halfords Deals.......looky looky.

Hi All,
The cheapest I have ever seen them (200 piece), + lifetime warranty be quick tho,, ends Monday.

Ladyhelpus said she will get a set for me as a birthday prezzie.......... :thumb:

http://www.halfords.com/workshop-tools/ ... -Socktsets

:D
by lordhelpus
Wed 23 Nov, 2016 19:21
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Tyres.
Replies: 12
Views: 4312

Re: Tyres.

Avon zv5 all round. :thumb:
by lordhelpus
Wed 23 Nov, 2016 19:15
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: New workbenches
Replies: 8
Views: 5554

Re: New workbenches

Although if you're getting 39p per metre then please tell me where, we're used to paying just under a quid [THUMBS UP SIGN] Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk Sure, I don't think they will deliver to Wolverhampton tho.. http://www.gards.co.uk/product-range/softwood As for my original post I asked...
by lordhelpus
Wed 23 Nov, 2016 19:07
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 411578

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

Some replacement seat bushes thanks to aceman :cheers
by lordhelpus
Sat 19 Nov, 2016 17:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: tool box
Replies: 8
Views: 2538

Re: tool box

I've never seen Halfords advanced socket sets at anything other than half price, a bit like a DFS sale. They are good though except the box doesnt keep the sockets in place when closed, so you either have to keep the box upright or use the bit of foam to keep them in place, which quickly disintegra...
by lordhelpus
Sat 19 Nov, 2016 10:07
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: tool box
Replies: 8
Views: 2538

Re: tool box

I don't know what these are like quality wise, but they sure are affordable and free P&P..?
they do all different types/colours etc.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131-US-PRO-TO ... Sw4shX9M6h
by lordhelpus
Sat 19 Nov, 2016 09:51
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: New workbenches
Replies: 8
Views: 5554

Re: New workbenches

My local timber merchant prices by the metre and charges for what he sells you as per Brian H's calculation. But then he will sell you the length of timber that you ask for and you are not obliged to buy a fixed length which have become daft due probably to some EU rule. Why 2.4 metres? I can under...
by lordhelpus
Fri 18 Nov, 2016 22:45
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: New workbenches
Replies: 8
Views: 5554

Re: New workbenches

AFAIAA you pay the price per meter and the .4,.6,.8m is calculated as a proportion of the 39p. A length 2.4m long should be 0.39 x 2.4 = £0.936p which will be rounded up to £0.94p. mmmm,, yeah I see what you mean kind of..??? its just that their pricing total didn't reflect this when I priced it up...
by lordhelpus
Fri 18 Nov, 2016 21:29
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Needless ritual?
Replies: 23
Views: 10057

Re: Needless ritual?

I think you are probably right. Next time I use my jallopy, I think I'll jump in, fling the door open so it bounces off the stop and closes by itself, start it up, rev the balls off it, slam it into gear, drop the clutch, wheelspin off the kerb, hammer it to the end of the street and screech to a st...
by lordhelpus
Fri 18 Nov, 2016 21:20
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: New workbenches
Replies: 8
Views: 5554

New workbenches

Hi All, Ordered the wood today to make two new workbenches, and some bespoke racking for my man cave, now my question is this, the place I order my timber from when doing this kind of thing prices, and sells wood by the metre, fair enough I hear you say. but for the life of me I can't understand why...
by lordhelpus
Fri 18 Nov, 2016 19:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: tool box
Replies: 8
Views: 2538

Re: tool box

They have a black Friday event coming up on the 25th of this month I think....so they might be even cheaper, I try not to buy from Halfords but some times you have to for convenience etc.......their advanced range of tool\socket sets are highly rated tho, and come with a free lifetime no quibble rep...
by lordhelpus
Fri 18 Nov, 2016 18:09
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: New Roof......done!
Replies: 7
Views: 2802

Re: New Roof......done!

Hi All, Have managed to work out how to post images with the help of Bladerunner919..... :thumb: and it also helped when I discovered that using the right USB cable would be beneficial......Doh!........ :head: So here's before and after photo's would highly recommend this guy http://www.soft-tops.co...
by lordhelpus
Wed 09 Nov, 2016 19:47
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: New Roof......done!
Replies: 7
Views: 2802

New Roof......done!

Hi All,

Had the new roof fitted the other day 1st class job by the guy from soft-tops of Croydon...........first class job, by a first class chap :thumb:

would post pics but can't figure out to do it....... :shrug

thanks to all of you who recommended him....
by lordhelpus
Wed 26 Oct, 2016 20:12
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 Tribute
Replies: 7
Views: 2275

Re: Z3 Tribute

looks like a cross between a TVR chimera and a Porsche boxster....!!!

WEIRD.....

don't like it. :?
by lordhelpus
Wed 26 Oct, 2016 19:11
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: long tearm storage
Replies: 13
Views: 3978

Re: long tearm storage

All what colb states: + Long term storage is a major hassle, their are guy's round these parts where I am that keep classic cars from the likes of Austin 7's to early 1960's Vauxhall victors, when I have spoken to them at the local watering hole about keeping their cars in good nick they all say the...
by lordhelpus
Wed 26 Oct, 2016 09:52
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Roof Woe's
Replies: 9
Views: 1985

Re: Roof Woe's

Some pics on this post of the top I had fitted by Croydon soft tops http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=43448&p=401621&hilit=+soft+top#p401621 Nice job.......... :thumb: Well I have spoken to the guy at http://www.soft-tops.co.uk (nice guy to speak to actually) and I must...
by lordhelpus
Tue 25 Oct, 2016 18:47
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Roof Woe's
Replies: 9
Views: 1985

Re: Roof Woe's

Thanks g8jka,
:cheers
by lordhelpus
Tue 25 Oct, 2016 18:45
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Roof Woe's
Replies: 9
Views: 1985

Re: Roof Woe's

Thanks alec.m,

I assume you have personal experience of Croydon soft tops..?? you must have been pleased with the service after travelling up from lymington.

I'm happy to go with the recommendations from this site, lot's of knowledge and tips and all free....!!!
by lordhelpus
Tue 25 Oct, 2016 17:43
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Roof Woe's
Replies: 9
Views: 1985

Re: Roof Woe's

Thanks Del,

Looks like a trip to Croydon for a costa then, ladyhelpus will accompany I think.... :thumb:

will phone them to arrange........many thanks.
by lordhelpus
Tue 25 Oct, 2016 16:43
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Roof Woe's
Replies: 9
Views: 1985

Roof Woe's

Hi All, Well the wife used the Z the other day and low and behold the zip in window, has unstitched itself from the roof both sides...!!! I have managed to tape up the gaps which I might add you could put your fist through, so that no water gets into the car. On closer inspection I think it's time f...
by lordhelpus
Fri 19 Aug, 2016 15:00
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Exterior door handle rubber gasket
Replies: 5
Views: 1336

Re: Exterior door handle rubber gasket

Thanks BladeRunner919 checked out the video on youtube...........now going find an old screwdriver. :cheers
by lordhelpus
Fri 19 Aug, 2016 10:22
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Exterior door handle rubber gasket
Replies: 5
Views: 1336

Exterior door handle rubber gasket

Hi all,
Can anybody offer any advice on the procedure for the replacement of the rubber gasket that is fitted around the outside door handle. I have seen on some forums its a half day job, and others say it takes a minute or two.???
HELP!

Thanks
by lordhelpus
Sun 19 Apr, 2015 18:16
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Flat Battery - Can you charge through lighter socket
Replies: 8
Views: 2201

Re: Flat Battery - Can you charge through lighter socket

I have one of those so called chargers but take the battery off the vehicle over winter when charging it, and store the battery in the shed (fully charged) with the solar panel hanging up in the shed window to trickle charge\maintain the battery over winter. If your cigar lighter works with the igni...
by lordhelpus
Sun 19 Apr, 2015 17:04
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 411578

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

new MOT with no advisories.............woohoo.
by lordhelpus
Thu 26 Mar, 2015 21:17
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 3.0L =- what tyres?
Replies: 14
Views: 3755

Re: 3.0L =- what tyres?

Just replaced with Avon ZV5's all round from National.............and I am very pleased with them, quiet & comfortable & plenty of grip and no tramlining. :thumb:
by lordhelpus
Thu 26 Mar, 2015 21:06
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: WARNING!
Replies: 11
Views: 1949

Re: WARNING!

Look out for emails from Paypal as well guys if you have ever bought anything from fleabay, etc etc that uses paypal lots of phishing emails supposedly from paypal asking you to update your account details.......I got one and sent it on to paypal's scammer team....they got back instantly and said th...
by lordhelpus
Wed 18 Mar, 2015 21:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 411578

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

New discs and pads all round and giving the calipers a lick of paint............getting ready for MOT time.
by lordhelpus
Wed 18 Mar, 2015 10:31
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Have I bought the part I need for a rocking drivers seat ?
Replies: 18
Views: 2791

Re: Have I bought the part I need for a rocking drivers seat

Hi, Vince70, If you go to the knowledge base in this forum click on the Z3 knowledge base (looks like an owners manual) and at the very bottom section there is a guide made by members on here on how to take out and replace the seats within those sections you will find info regarding seat bushes you ...
by lordhelpus
Wed 11 Mar, 2015 18:45
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Jeremy Clarkson suspended
Replies: 53
Views: 7684

Re: Jeremy Clarkson suspended

As for Clarkson he's a prat, and knows nothing about cars, He is a moronic idiot who acts like a spoilt child. He knows everything about entertainment though, why would a multi millionaire need to know about changing a clutch to determine which supercar handles best? He knows about the car stuff he...
by lordhelpus
Wed 11 Mar, 2015 13:36
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Servicing costs.
Replies: 14
Views: 3078

Re: Servicing costs.

£80.!!!!!! that's cheap.
by lordhelpus
Wed 11 Mar, 2015 12:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 411578

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

A Set of Avon ZV5's all round :thumb:
225/45/17 front
245/40/17 rear
To replace the Michelins :wave
by lordhelpus
Wed 11 Mar, 2015 11:36
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Jeremy Clarkson suspended
Replies: 53
Views: 7684

Re: Jeremy Clarkson suspended

I believe it was a punch thrown over an argument about food..........sounds like Saturday night at my local kebab shop.
As for Clarkson he's a prat, and knows nothing about cars, He is a moronic idiot who acts like a spoilt child.
by lordhelpus
Fri 05 Dec, 2014 19:22
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: To start or not to start?
Replies: 22
Views: 5854

Re: To start or not to start?

I think it all depends on a couple of things... 1. When was the oil last changed prior to storage. 2. When do you intend to get the vehicle back on the road? When I laid mine up last year I didn't bother changing the oil, but when it was time to get it back on the road in the spring, I contacted the...
by lordhelpus
Sun 28 Sep, 2014 19:55
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Repairing Headlight Dimmer Switch
Replies: 9
Views: 8761

Re: Repairing Headlight Dimmer Switch

That's just the kind of thing that makes this site what it is...................well done pingu....top job. :bow
by lordhelpus
Sun 28 Sep, 2014 19:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzZ3
Replies: 15
Views: 2071

Re: zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzZ3

NNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO....!!!!!...I still have hedgehogs moving around the garden at night....when the hogs sleep, that's when...........listen to mother nature. :flower:
by lordhelpus
Sun 28 Sep, 2014 19:29
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Thanks for all your help over years. :) Z3 no more :(
Replies: 15
Views: 2107

Re: Thanks for all your help over years. :) Z3 no more :(

Sorry to hear about your accident, but if you've held a licence for 26 years and built up the max NCB you are NOT a bad risk...and risk is what insurance premiums are based upon..go shop around plenty of insurance companies out there and plenty of good ZEDS......its natural to feel a little down aft...
by lordhelpus
Thu 04 Sep, 2014 15:01
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 411578

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

Centre armrest courtesy of 'southernboy'......left elbow now has a place to go. :D
by lordhelpus
Thu 04 Sep, 2014 14:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: First fill up
Replies: 46
Views: 9754

Re: First fill up

I get 31.5 mpg on average in my 2.8 ...and give it the beans now and again....using cheapo unleaded..... :)
by lordhelpus
Wed 03 Sep, 2014 21:02
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Undervalued?
Replies: 37
Views: 10844

Re: Undervalued?

I tend to agree with t-tony on this one In the end car is only worth what ever one individual will pay for it.If you have bought a car to enjoy, does it really matter what it's worth? Mine was previously a one owner from new,, the guy I bought it from was a real gent..gave me all the service paperwo...
by lordhelpus
Wed 27 Aug, 2014 20:52
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: whats this...?
Replies: 2
Views: 637

Re: whats this...?

Found out what it is...... according to Realoem it's a clutch pedal stop buffer.??????
Image
you live and learn.
by lordhelpus
Wed 27 Aug, 2014 19:18
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: whats this...?
Replies: 2
Views: 637

whats this...?

Hi All,
Can anyone tell me what this is please....
Image
it's beneath the pedals, has a crosshead screw in the middle of it and turns???

Thanks..