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by bentley-boy
Sun 29 Jan, 2023 19:25
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Hard top fixings
Replies: 4
Views: 2906

Re: Hard top fixings

Hello, Sounds good, will PM you.
by bentley-boy
Sat 28 Jan, 2023 19:12
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Hard top fixings
Replies: 4
Views: 2906

Re: Hard top fixings

Glad you found a home for it instead of braking it. The fixing kit, does it have the plastic covers and the little electric cable with it? Mine appears a cheap aftermarket copy.
Regards
by bentley-boy
Wed 26 Jan, 2022 07:51
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 spares in Dorset...
Replies: 3
Views: 3333

Re: Z3 spares in Dorset...

This guy lives in another world - I never got them !
by bentley-boy
Sun 07 Mar, 2021 20:44
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Luggage rack fitting
Replies: 9
Views: 3170

Re: Luggage rack fitting

Hi, Not sure why you say some are single skinned and facelift double skinned. All the ones I have seen, pre and post, have a single skin over a framework. The dimples are on the edge of the framework, albeit some can be faint. I have the BMW fitting sheets that refer to these dimples and makes no re...
by bentley-boy
Tue 04 Feb, 2020 08:24
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Fiji Green!!
Replies: 5
Views: 4078

Re: Fiji Green!!

If it's the one I'm thinking of it's got big holes in the passenger seat cleverly hidden in the photos. You can just make the tears out if you look closely!
by bentley-boy
Wed 30 Oct, 2019 19:52
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 Front Shocks Wanted
Replies: 2
Views: 2430

Re: Z3 Front Shocks Wanted

Hi, can help with those also.
by bentley-boy
Tue 22 Oct, 2019 21:02
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted Z3 Radio
Replies: 4
Views: 2667

Re: Wanted Z3 Radio

Hello, can help with either. Cassette cheaper but still £95 with code and in good order.
by bentley-boy
Tue 22 Oct, 2019 05:43
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted Z3 Radio
Replies: 4
Views: 2667

Re: Wanted Z3 Radio

Cassette or CD?
by bentley-boy
Thu 04 Jul, 2019 20:18
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Baked on brake dust
Replies: 14
Views: 5641

Re: Baked on brake dust

Cheap oven cleaner from the pound shop, works great!
by bentley-boy
Mon 24 Jun, 2019 07:03
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 bits, clear out
Replies: 2
Views: 2689

Re: Z3 bits, clear out

P.M'd you.
by bentley-boy
Sun 24 Mar, 2019 08:28
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted - Tonneau cover
Replies: 3
Views: 2087

Re: Wanted - Tonneau cover

I can help with that, in excellent condition and black. PM me please if interested. Where in the country are you?
by bentley-boy
Mon 15 Oct, 2018 19:31
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 Bentley workshop manual for sale
Replies: 6
Views: 2321

Re: Z3 Bentley workshop manual for sale

Tomorrow if o.k? Have sent you a PM
by bentley-boy
Mon 15 Oct, 2018 15:28
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 Bentley workshop manual for sale
Replies: 6
Views: 2321

Re: Z3 Bentley workshop manual for sale

Hi, I'd be interested, I pass right by the end of your road everynight!
by bentley-boy
Thu 04 May, 2017 20:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Head gasket failure - repair or scrap :(
Replies: 23
Views: 7962

Re: Head gasket failure - repair or scrap :(

Hi, what engine type is it (twin cam or single)? Where are you? I have a 1.9 from a 2001 car, was in excellent running order when removed with no known issues. Can also fit or do your original engine. Based in Leicestershire. Regards, BB The engine is an M44 140bhp which I believe is twin cam? Funn...
by bentley-boy
Wed 03 May, 2017 19:45
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Head gasket failure - repair or scrap :(
Replies: 23
Views: 7962

Re: Head gasket failure - repair or scrap :(

Hi, what engine type is it (twin cam or single)? Where are you? I have a 1.9 from a 2001 car, was in excellent running order when removed with no known issues. Can also fit or do your original engine. Based in Leicestershire.
Regards, BB
by bentley-boy
Mon 10 Apr, 2017 16:13
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Front Seat Lift Spacers / Seat Lifters
Replies: 33
Views: 36563

Re: Front Seat Lift Spacers

That looks nicely engineered avoiding high loading on a small area the problem with other versions, don't want any fractured floors!! Have you arrived at a price for 25mm ones? That said what is your suggested height, I know it's a personal one. Surprised no-one else has expressed interest.

BB
by bentley-boy
Sun 02 Apr, 2017 13:18
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Koolflyer's first job of the season
Replies: 3
Views: 1896

Re: Koolflyer's first job of the season

Clear headlights always lifts the looks of a car, bet it was quite a satisfying job after seeing the results. How is Rocky Daves Zed? Are we being treated to another aviation orientated cruise this year?

Adrian
by bentley-boy
Mon 19 Dec, 2016 21:40
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted
Replies: 3
Views: 1848

Re: Wanted

Guess of no interest to you.
by bentley-boy
Thu 15 Dec, 2016 05:53
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted
Replies: 3
Views: 1848

Re: Wanted

I have a pair of M mirrors.
by bentley-boy
Tue 13 Dec, 2016 18:23
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Meyle Front Wishbones and other parts
Replies: 23
Views: 5840

Re: Meyle Front Wishbones and other parts

Meyle is OE quality stuff, Lemforder is another. I personally would use a trusted seller such as BMW Motormec, always found them helpful. Many use the 'M' version rear bushing with solid rubber as it is supposed to help control 'tram lining'. Avoid cheapo stuff, Meyle is excellent!
by bentley-boy
Wed 21 Sep, 2016 21:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Anyone know how to remove this piece of trim?
Replies: 9
Views: 2933

Re: Anyone know how to remove this piece of trim?

No roof switch under that trim, just an electrical connector block. To remove the trim, peel back the rubber boot that sits at the top of the door rubber seal just by the stud that the tonneau clips on. Under that rubber boot you will see a bolt, that bolt passes through into the trim you are wantin...
by bentley-boy
Thu 15 Sep, 2016 22:02
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: WANTED REAR TRIM PANELS
Replies: 9
Views: 3874

Re: WANTED REAR TRIM PANELS

Just looked again and an e-mail last night says you will be away for another week still. By all means let me know when you will be back and can then progress matters.
by bentley-boy
Thu 15 Sep, 2016 21:56
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: WANTED REAR TRIM PANELS
Replies: 9
Views: 3874

Re: WANTED REAR TRIM PANELS

Hi yes, last e-mails said you will be away for a while, will have another look.
by bentley-boy
Sat 10 Sep, 2016 07:35
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: GENUINE 'M' MIRRORS
Replies: 1
Views: 1461

GENUINE 'M' MIRRORS

I have a pair of Z3M mirrors for RHD cars. These have been dismantled and the problematic pivots that usually seize have ben replaced leaving the pivoting mechanism completely free - so no snapping mirror heads!! These can be painted to any colour of your choice included in the price of £495 which I...
by bentley-boy
Mon 05 Sep, 2016 21:05
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: WANTED REAR TRIM PANELS
Replies: 9
Views: 3874

WANTED REAR TRIM PANELS

Hi, looking for the trim panels that sit behind the seats for non roll hoop application (cubby box, speaker side panels etc). Anyone also got a pair of amber lens rear light units (facelift) too?

Regards, BB
by bentley-boy
Sun 04 Sep, 2016 18:31
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: My Mora Red Zed
Replies: 21
Views: 7210

Re: My Mora Red Zed

That's nice - wheels wheely work well on it :)

Regards BB
by bentley-boy
Sat 27 Aug, 2016 19:14
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: The new arrival
Replies: 15
Views: 4297

Re: The new arrival

Deep red hood is the safe option but I think blue is a refreshing change and works well with silver :)
by bentley-boy
Thu 25 Aug, 2016 07:13
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Please delete
Replies: 4
Views: 2120

Re: For Sale Bmw Z3 GruppeM ram air intake

I have a pair of genuine 'M' mirrors for sale, fully stripped and rebuilt with newly manufactured pivots to overcome the corrosion / seizure problems associated with zed mirrors. Can be painted any colour you like.

Regards BB
by bentley-boy
Wed 10 Aug, 2016 06:48
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted - Brake Carrier Bolts x 2
Replies: 3
Views: 1402

Re: Wanted - Brake Carrier Bolts x 2

I may have a pair if 1.9 non vented disc brake caliper carriers are the same? Going zedfest too.
by bentley-boy
Mon 25 Jul, 2016 21:21
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted cheap Z3 facelift
Replies: 26
Views: 4414

Re: Wanted cheap Z3 facelift

I saw the silver one and thought it would be a decent breaker with clear lights, sports seat etc. And I was watching the 2.0 to see what it went for as mine will soon be up for sale and I wanted to see what they are fetching so mine can be priced accordingly. This 1.9 would have worked out a cheap ...
by bentley-boy
Sun 24 Jul, 2016 22:30
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Broken door mirrors wanted
Replies: 1
Views: 1024

Re: Broken door mirrors wanted

Anybody got one or two?
by bentley-boy
Sat 23 Jul, 2016 11:02
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: WANTED - Tonneau
Replies: 4
Views: 2033

Re: WANTED - Tonneau

Hello, I have such an animal, in fact have two! Am about 50 miles from Lincoln in Leicestershire not far off the A46.

Regards, BB
by bentley-boy
Mon 11 Jul, 2016 19:34
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: DIAGNOSTIC HELP NEEDD
Replies: 20
Views: 5216

Re: DIAGNOSTIC HELP NEEDD

Gookah, what a star! Swopped over the module today, 5-10 minute job and out went the lights! Out of curiosity I switched back to the original module and lights were back on, switched over to the replacement again and lights off. Result. Guess the fault codes will still register until plugging into I...
by bentley-boy
Sat 09 Jul, 2016 20:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 2.2 Sport Illuminated Gear knob top
Replies: 8
Views: 2447

Re: Z3 2.2 Sport Illuminated Gear knob top

If you lift the gaitor up you should find the connector lying in front (behind it) of the gear lever, the wires from your illuminated gearknob simply push into the connector. Ensure you route the wires to the top of the gear lever correctly as if you get a short it takes your panel lights out. Nice ...
by bentley-boy
Sat 09 Jul, 2016 15:16
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: DIAGNOSTIC HELP NEEDD
Replies: 20
Views: 5216

Re: DIAGNOSTIC HELP NEEDD

That is absolutely brilliant thanks Gookah, someone who knows what they are on with is great. I did try contacting you but the search results came up as "member does not exist" or some such message. Nice to know the whole unit does not need changing along with brake bleeding, I wondered wh...
by bentley-boy
Thu 07 Jul, 2016 07:16
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Broken door mirrors wanted
Replies: 1
Views: 1024

Broken door mirrors wanted

As title, I'm after a pair of broken (snapped stem) door mirrors for a project, anyone got some ? - condition immaterial. Thanks
by bentley-boy
Wed 06 Jul, 2016 22:21
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Two free tyres
Replies: 5
Views: 2432

Re: Two free tyres

I'll have to pop around and show you my zed, could even do a cruise up the peak district some time if you fancied it?
by bentley-boy
Wed 06 Jul, 2016 20:49
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: DIAGNOSTIC HELP NEEDD
Replies: 20
Views: 5216

Re: DIAGNOSTIC HELP NEEDD

Thanks for that Brian, it would certainly be a help. When would you be free? As an aside are those AC Schnitzers type 11 in your avatar, what size rims are they as they fill the arches well. Adrian Thanks for the reply Robert, car is a facelift late 1999 model (2 litre). The initial scan done (can n...
by bentley-boy
Wed 06 Jul, 2016 20:45
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: DIAGNOSTIC HELP NEEDD
Replies: 20
Views: 5216

Re: DIAGNOSTIC HELP NEEDD

Thanks for the advice, will check part numbers of both modules and probably drop Gookah a line. Thanks everso. Regards, Adrian Thanks for the reply Robert, car is a facelift late 1999 model (2 litre). The initial scan done (can no longer get hold of the chap) showed no signals from rear wheel sensor...
by bentley-boy
Tue 05 Jul, 2016 06:20
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: DIAGNOSTIC HELP NEEDD
Replies: 20
Views: 5216

Re: DIAGNOSTIC HELP NEEDD

Thanks for the reply Robert, car is a facelift late 1999 model (2 litre). The initial scan done (can no longer get hold of the chap) showed no signals from rear wheel sensors (now replaced with aftermarket ones) and ABS module showed defective. Presumably dud wheel sensors would bring both ABS/ASC l...
by bentley-boy
Tue 05 Jul, 2016 06:11
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: DIAGNOSTIC HELP NEEDD
Replies: 20
Views: 5216

Re: DIAGNOSTIC HELP NEEDD

That's interesting to know Bladerunner, I'll ask the same question put to Mrscalex in that is DIS a diagnostic tool like INPA? I presume a replacement module (which I have) would have to be coded on the car. Why is coding necessary? Recoding in DIS is very easy - I recoded my ABS module, though it w...
by bentley-boy
Tue 05 Jul, 2016 06:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: DIAGNOSTIC HELP NEEDD
Replies: 20
Views: 5216

Re: DIAGNOSTIC HELP NEEDD

Thanks for the offer but logistics not really workable. Is DIS another diagnostic option to INPA? There's 2 distinct asks there I think: - Someone with diagnostics to check for the error codes - Someone who knows how to recode the ABS module if required. Now hopefully you can find one person who can...
by bentley-boy
Thu 30 Jun, 2016 22:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: DIAGNOSTIC HELP NEEDD
Replies: 20
Views: 5216

DIAGNOSTIC HELP NEEDD

Have the ABS / ASC light on and need to sort it for mot. Anybody in Staffs area (near Alrewas just down from Burton on Trent on the A38) prepared to give me some help? A previous test by someone I can no longer get hold of showed up dud rear wheel speed sensors (which I've since changed) and problem...
by bentley-boy
Thu 30 Jun, 2016 22:13
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Two free tyres
Replies: 5
Views: 2432

Re: Two free tyres

Hi Andy,how's things? Did you ever sort that missing blanking plate in the centre cubby box? I've just bought one from BMW for someone, was about £4.80 brand new but a weeks wait coming from Germany, so they are available still.

Regards, Adrian
by bentley-boy
Tue 28 Jun, 2016 22:04
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Hood Cover.
Replies: 3
Views: 1657

Re: Hood Cover.

Hello Tony, I have such a cover in black. Looking at £110 plus carriage, not sure how much that would be.

Regards, Adrian
by bentley-boy
Sun 26 Jun, 2016 04:59
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Breaking pre-facelift 1.9
Replies: 12
Views: 2487

Re: Breaking pre-facelift 1.9

PM'd you ref foglamps
by bentley-boy
Thu 09 Jun, 2016 18:09
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: For Sale: Z3 Bentley Manual - Like New
Replies: 16
Views: 11537

Re: For Sale: Z3 Bentley Manual - Like New

Laurence @LMMarks, the coolant temp sensor sits on the side of the cylinder head towards the rear, right under the inlet manifold next to the fuel supply/return pipes, a right pig to get at too! Hope that helps.

BB
by bentley-boy
Thu 12 May, 2016 13:12
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Make me an offer!!!
Replies: 17
Views: 4770

Re: Make me an offer!!!

Hello, I have just sent you a private message with a view to come and have a look, my phone number s included. Thanks
by bentley-boy
Fri 15 Apr, 2016 07:11
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: For Sale
Replies: 6
Views: 2387

Re: For Sale

No response, guess you sold them?
by bentley-boy
Wed 13 Apr, 2016 20:13
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: For Sale
Replies: 6
Views: 2387

Re: For Sale

Could be interested in the job lot dependent on price, any thoughts?