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by fast_dps
Fri 07 Nov, 2014 19:17
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Battery
Replies: 8
Views: 2464

Re: Battery

Agree, don't give up just leave it on a slow charge. I normally have my battery sat on a trickle charge but left it off for a couple of weeks and it went flat. A couple of days on the trickle charge and it was back to normal. You do need a good quality charger to recover a battery that is flat.
by fast_dps
Sun 21 Sep, 2014 16:06
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Door Mirrors
Replies: 19
Views: 4101

Re: Door Mirrors

I hadn't thought about the mirror mechanism seizing up until I read these posts. As I was in the garage today I thought I'd look at mine. They move ok but perhaps were a bit stiff. Looking at the shelves for a suitable lubricant I saw a tin of silkolene bike chain grease. Any way sprayed this in to ...
by fast_dps
Wed 30 Jul, 2014 20:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Automatic gearboxes realiability question on all Z3
Replies: 15
Views: 6220

Re: Automatic gearboxes realiability question on all Z3

When I acquired my 2.8 last year it was equipped with the auto box and I will admit to having some concerns but have been pleasantly surprised, just needed to re-programme the brain to the variances of driving an auto. Cruising on motorways and A roads it makes for easy driving but want to get by a ...
by fast_dps
Sat 05 Jul, 2014 16:52
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: NEWBEE
Replies: 14
Views: 1291

Re: NEWBEE

I found similar issues with insuring my 1999 2.8 last year, most classic insurers said it was too young. Even the company that insured my Dad's 1996 XJS! In the end I got a reasonable deal off Adrian Flux based on 5000 miles a year.
by fast_dps
Sat 05 Jul, 2014 16:46
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 sales brochure
Replies: 1
Views: 437

Re: Z3 sales brochure

Agree they are good. I am fortunate the one previous owner of my Z kept every document/bill relating to the car including an original brochure and passed everything over with the car.
by fast_dps
Fri 13 Jun, 2014 19:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Self tapping screws
Replies: 6
Views: 858

Re: Self tapping screws

I used these on my 2.8. BMW SELF TAPPING TAPPER SCREW & WASHER 4.8 x 19 mm BLACK 8mm HEX HEAD off ebay, £3.10 pack of 10 from seller Byronix item number 400549249738.
by fast_dps
Tue 22 Apr, 2014 19:22
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Heater valve
Replies: 2
Views: 545

Re: Heater valve

I would of thought the hose was a prime suspect as they do degrade over time (and it is the cheapest option). I would have thought it unlikely but not impossible to be the valve body joint. Of course you could always denso tape it!! :) :) :lol: (Before anyone reacts in horror at my last suggestion i...
by fast_dps
Fri 28 Mar, 2014 21:10
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Good price?
Replies: 21
Views: 2811

Re: Good price?

If I didn't have the ability to do my own servicing or for jobs beyond me I would look for a good independent for the Z3 rather than main dealer as unfortunately main dealer servicing seems to be around plugging the car into the computer and seeing what it says these days and they tend to be set up ...
by fast_dps
Mon 24 Mar, 2014 21:12
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Radio Code
Replies: 4
Views: 538

Re: Radio Code

Sorry, Just looked at my post and it may not be clear, it is the Europe 4 digit number that you need to enter.
by fast_dps
Mon 24 Mar, 2014 21:11
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Radio Code
Replies: 4
Views: 538

Re: Radio Code

Having just had to enter the code in my 2.8 following the battery being off I entered the UK number off my card and it worked.
by fast_dps
Tue 11 Mar, 2014 20:28
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: New Z3 Roadster - ADVICE / SPARES NEEDED
Replies: 17
Views: 2828

Re: New Z3 Roadster - ADVICE / SPARES NEEDED

Russ Enjoy the car. Like you I am relatively new to this site and have been very impressed with the quality of information. My 2.8 had been in a front end smash when I got it and i found this breakers very good and informative, depends upon where you are based, Bridgend Recycling in Kent (http://www...
by fast_dps
Tue 17 Dec, 2013 18:00
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: New member in Flintshire
Replies: 4
Views: 1377

Re: New member in Flintshire

Colin (Jonco)
Certainly would be! :wink: Got your email. Have to catch up soon, especially once the Zed is here. :) D
by fast_dps
Mon 16 Dec, 2013 21:34
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Halfords tool sets for carrying out Z3 overhaul
Replies: 28
Views: 6216

Re: Halfords tool sets for carrying out Z3 overhaul

I would agree with the comments about buying the best quality you can. My tool boxes have been accumulated over the best part of 30 years and have a mixture of different makes. A lot of quality tools can be picked up a a reasonable price at autojumbles and car boot sales. Where possible, especially ...
by fast_dps
Mon 16 Dec, 2013 21:14
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: New member in Flintshire
Replies: 4
Views: 1377

New member in Flintshire

Just posting to say hi, new to the forum and new to Z3 ownership. A couple of months ago I was gifted a 1999 2.8 roadster with a genuine 35K on the clock. Problem was it had an argument with a bridge parapet and the Z's nearside front corner had come off worse! Anyway some clever buying off ebay and...