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by 692DPG
Sun 10 Apr, 2022 18:34
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Servicing Preston
Replies: 1
Views: 7731

Re: Servicing Preston

A late response but Autotechnic behind B&Q on the outskirts of Blackpool are good. Used then extensively for my E46 M3.
by 692DPG
Sat 07 Aug, 2021 10:57
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Prices on the up
Replies: 9
Views: 5335

Re: Prices on the up

The market is crazy at the moment - Z prices are really odd, I see some cars still at £1,500 and others at £8-9,000 for non M Cars. Difficult to judge!!
by 692DPG
Sat 07 Aug, 2021 10:49
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: 692DPG's Z3 2.8 Journal
Replies: 30
Views: 19006

Re: 692DPG's Z3 2.8 Journal

Hi everyone! Been very quiet for a while as I’ve been working in the Middle East since September 2018. The trusty Z is in great health still though I have to shamefully admit that it only did 68 miles in the last 18 months with me being ‘locked’ in the Middle East. Not much to report other than I’ve...
by 692DPG
Mon 27 Aug, 2018 16:57
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Mpowerrob Z3 Orinoco Edition 2.8 progress journal
Replies: 29
Views: 18647

Re: Mpowerrob Z3 Orinoco Edition 2.8 progress journal

Hi Rob - I'm running 255/35 R18s on the rear of my car; take a look at my journal for clearances.
by 692DPG
Mon 27 Aug, 2018 16:51
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: KL's 2.8 progress
Replies: 26
Views: 12931

Re: KL's 2.8 progress

Great work KL - I'd be interested in your thoughts on the strut brace now you've had it fitted a while. Is it a noticeable improvement?
by 692DPG
Mon 27 Aug, 2018 16:33
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Steel Grey 2.8
Replies: 1
Views: 4043

Re: Steel Grey 2.8

Looks great! Welcome back!
by 692DPG
Mon 27 Aug, 2018 15:13
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: 692DPG's Z3 2.8 Journal
Replies: 30
Views: 19006

Re: 692DPG's Z3 2.8 Journal

Hi all - Quick update as I've been off radar working in the Middle East on and off since late 2016. The Z is still doing well and now done 4500 miles in the 4 and a half year's I've had it. No major news and the only 'mods' I've done in the intervening period has been to fit Nick Alaith clear protec...
by 692DPG
Fri 17 Feb, 2017 20:02
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Jonttt Imola II Red S54 Z3m Roadster Journal
Replies: 671
Views: 304836

Re: Jonttt Imola II Red S54 Z3m Roadster Journal

Wow Jonttt - a big surprise but as you say when an offer is too good to refuse everything has a price. I'm sure the Boxster will prove an worthy 'replacement' in the roadster stakes.
Cheers, Dave
by 692DPG
Mon 13 Feb, 2017 21:54
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: 692DPG's Z3 2.8 Journal
Replies: 30
Views: 19006

Re: 692DPG's Z3 2.8 Journal

Hi all - just thought I'd do my yearly report in and let you know the Z is in rude health and still being enjoyed. Only managed 807 miles between MOTs as it was sharing my weekends with a 996 Carrera 4. Testament to the Z, I kept it in preference to the 911 as it is a special little thing. To keep t...
by 692DPG
Mon 01 Feb, 2016 07:29
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Potentially moving to US with work - what price for Z3?
Replies: 8
Views: 2180

Re: Potentially moving to US with work - what price for Z3?

You seem to be building a collection - how long have you had the yellow US spec car? Since November. It's in not the best condition, but technically drives well and engine works. Lots of small things are missing or need some hand. Sounds like a great project - I don't think I've ever seen an early ...
by 692DPG
Sun 31 Jan, 2016 22:02
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Potentially moving to US with work - what price for Z3?
Replies: 8
Views: 2180

Re: Potentially moving to US with work - what price for Z3?

It is worth more than 5000 to anyone who knows z3 (m seats, m mirrors, wheels, m console, condition, 2.8), the bad thing is that everyone who knows z3, usually already has one ;) So best way to get more money - sell additional parts separately and car with stock parts - separately. Cheers Deni2s - ...
by 692DPG
Sun 31 Jan, 2016 20:47
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Wheels - BK171
Replies: 1
Views: 4047

Re: Wheels - BK171

Yes Gazza - though seeing your Z1 post I'm probably too late! Good news is I've had no adverse experience having run my old touring through 2 winters on them. The only thing to note is that if the centre caps are not fitted properly you can lose one!
Dave
by 692DPG
Sun 31 Jan, 2016 20:35
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Potentially moving to US with work - what price for Z3?
Replies: 8
Views: 2180

Re: Potentially moving to US with work - what price for Z3?

I think its under priced, i paid 5.5 for a 2.2 Sport with 62000mls unless you want a quick sale. Age may be against it but it looks fab from what i can see. Mine's 2002. Probably paid too much but it was the colour i wanted & was local with low milage. Bob Cheers Bob - I was a bit stumped to be...
by 692DPG
Sun 31 Jan, 2016 19:10
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: 692DPG's Z3 2.8 Journal
Replies: 30
Views: 19006

Re: 692DPG's Z3 2.8 Journal

Ian_C wrote:Nice to see it's in good hands Dave. Top work :thumb:
Cheers Ian - easy to keep it good now it's a garage Queen! I've only done about 2300 miles in nearly 2 years; mainly because it's always raining in Lancashire :roll:
by 692DPG
Sun 31 Jan, 2016 17:12
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Potentially moving to US with work - what price for Z3?
Replies: 8
Views: 2180

Potentially moving to US with work - what price for Z3?

Hi - with a heavy heart I've got to ask the question as I won't be able to take it with me. My first thoughts are £4.5k as is with all M Parts and both sets of wheels (Schnitzers and standard 17s) or £3.8k as is with standard wheels. Please note either way, car comes without the Raid steering wheel ...
by 692DPG
Sat 22 Aug, 2015 11:38
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: tatton park show
Replies: 7
Views: 1474

Re: tatton park show

I'll be there on Sunday though in the car park not on display.
by 692DPG
Mon 03 Aug, 2015 20:26
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Love the registration!
Replies: 5
Views: 2721

Re: Love the registration!

At last, a personal registration for me!!
by 692DPG
Sun 02 Aug, 2015 20:41
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Yet another from West Lancs (Ormskirk)
Replies: 14
Views: 4629

Re: Yet another from West Lancs (Ormskirk)

Hi Bob from another Lancashire Z3 - here's my early 2.8, hope to see you out and about.
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by 692DPG
Sun 02 Aug, 2015 09:10
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Re: Bert's 1st Zed Journal - 1999 2.0l facelift
Replies: 52
Views: 40993

Re: Bert's Journal - 1999 2.0l facelift

Lee - great thread, I've just read it all and you've definitely got the Z infection!! Great work making your's stand out from the crowd - a real inspiration.

Keep it up :D
by 692DPG
Sat 01 Aug, 2015 21:22
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: My TR4 replacement. Just Love it..!
Replies: 5
Views: 3197

Re: My TR4 replacement. Just Love it..!

Nice car Bob - very different to the TR but will give you the same thrill.
by 692DPG
Sat 01 Aug, 2015 19:32
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: 692DPG's Z3 2.8 Journal
Replies: 30
Views: 19006

Re: 692DPG's Z3 2.8 Journal

Had a great day cleaning some of the often missed bits. http://i1345.photobucket.com/albums/p672/692DPG/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-08/A3114F2E-CDB1-4BF3-B4BF-7D3777E2D9D6_zpspyadyuf8.jpg http://i1345.photobucket.com/albums/p672/692DPG/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-08/F103887C-2048-4391-A184-3668965B1C4A_zpsr0wfn...
by 692DPG
Tue 30 Jun, 2015 21:05
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Has anyone tried the new Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2
Replies: 16
Views: 4578

Re: Has anyone tried the new Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2

HPFirenza wrote:Do the Uniroyal rainsport 3 tyres have a bead/rim edge protector?
Yes - just checked mine in the garage. Take a look at my gallery post.

http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... 32&t=41224
by 692DPG
Mon 29 Jun, 2015 19:49
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: deni2s Z3
Replies: 111
Views: 54761

Re: deni2s Z3

Looking great - keep up the great work.
:D
by 692DPG
Mon 29 Jun, 2015 19:46
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Z3 "Hell" Red 2.0 6 Cylinder
Replies: 45
Views: 16822

Re: Z3 "Hell" Red 2.0 6 Cylinder

Cheers Wolverine - I agree the ACS wheels work well.

Your car looks fantastic with the ACS touches and the Z4 split rims. I notice you have Z3M mirrors like me - they're a great aesthetic mod.
by 692DPG
Sun 28 Jun, 2015 15:53
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: 692DPG's Z3 2.8 Journal
Replies: 30
Views: 19006

Re: 692DPG's Z3 2.8 Journal

Re taxed and insured this month for another years fun! Also cleaned all the polished rims on the AC Schnitzer wheels to remove the coating of WD 40 I put on for winter. After a good clean with Iron X, Bilberry wheel cleaner and then Autosol they look 'summer ready' http://i1345.photobucket.com/album...
by 692DPG
Tue 23 Jun, 2015 19:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Wing Mirror Corrosion?
Replies: 2
Views: 903

Re: Wing Mirror Corrosion?

Bob - yes is the short answer. The mirror bases are prone to corrosion which bubbles up quite badly and in the worst case weakens the base so if you try to fold the mirror it can snap. If it's relatively minor it's an easy fix but will mean removing the mirrors, stripping the bases, etch priming and...
by 692DPG
Sat 21 Mar, 2015 08:51
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: M Roadster for sale on ebay
Replies: 35
Views: 7074

Re: M Roadster for sale on ebay

Does seem too good to be true! I'd be wary. :roll:
by 692DPG
Sun 08 Mar, 2015 23:07
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: 692DPG's Z3 2.8 Journal
Replies: 30
Views: 19006

Re: 692DPG's Z3 2.8 Journal

A bit off topic but had an opportunity to tickle my other mistress yesterday so here she is while the Z is warm and cosy in the garage. Different to the Z in many ways but lacks the feel good factor on sunny days! http://i1345.photobucket.com/albums/p672/692DPG/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-02/C1B2BE9D-0863...
by 692DPG
Sun 08 Mar, 2015 22:58
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Z3 "Hell" Red 2.0 6 Cylinder
Replies: 45
Views: 16822

Re: Z3 "Hell" Red 2.0 6 Cylinder

Great to see another Hell Red Z3 especially as fantastic looking as this! I might be biased though!
Here's mine:
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by 692DPG
Sun 08 Mar, 2015 22:49
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: SOLD
Replies: 7
Views: 2073

Re: 3.0i Auto Z3 Sport 2001 for sale £3995

Sharkman - welcome over here from over there (M3 Cutters). Great car, great price GLWS. :D

http://forums.m3cutters.co.uk/showthrea ... ost1603366

Link to ad with pictures.
by 692DPG
Fri 27 Feb, 2015 20:46
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: 692DPG's Z3 2.8 Journal
Replies: 30
Views: 19006

Re: 692DPG's Z3 2.8 Journal

Ian_C wrote:
692DPG wrote:I have Ian Cs old Z3M gills which I need to get painted. they'll look even more like different coloured twins then!
Wondered when you were going to get around to that Dave :devil:
When I stop feeding my other mistress - the high maintenance M3!! :head:
by 692DPG
Mon 16 Feb, 2015 22:40
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: 692DPG's Z3 2.8 Journal
Replies: 30
Views: 19006

Re: 692DPG's Z3 2.8 Journal

Captain wrote:Car looks great, some very nice mods.
Cheers Captain - all the credit goes to Ian_C, all I've done is serviced and maintained it other than adding new exhaust trims! :D
by 692DPG
Sun 15 Feb, 2015 18:23
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: 692DPG's Z3 2.8 Journal
Replies: 30
Views: 19006

Re: 692DPG's Z3 2.8 Journal

Winter sunshine today so I broke the Z out from hibernation and my wife and I went to the pub!
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by 692DPG
Sat 14 Feb, 2015 18:41
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: 18 year check.
Replies: 42
Views: 10840

Re: 18 year check.

Hats off Tilly - really great to see that commitment to ensuring it easily last another 18 years! :D
by 692DPG
Sat 14 Feb, 2015 18:26
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: 692DPG's Z3 2.8 Journal
Replies: 30
Views: 19006

Re: 692DPG's Z3 2.8 Journal

Looks great very close to the things we did to ours, wheels look spot on. Insides should be like these http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad186/peterandjenny/zbd%202%20upgrades/IMG_1112.jpg Same wheels with gunmetal centres. The wheels are type 2 racing see here http://www.ac-schnitzer.de/en/bmw-ca...
by 692DPG
Sat 14 Feb, 2015 18:23
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: 692DPG's Z3 2.8 Journal
Replies: 30
Views: 19006

Re: 692DPG's Z3 2.8 Journal

Cheers Ian - thought I'd put a link to your journal to show all the hard work you put in to the car before I got it. :D

http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... C&start=50
by 692DPG
Thu 17 Jul, 2014 20:20
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: 692DPG's Z3 2.8 Journal
Replies: 30
Views: 19006

Re: 692DPG's Z3 2.8 Journal

.......... are those genuine ACS wheels or the repro's ? Looking at them I was wondering because the valve isn't incorporated into the ring of wheel bolts on the rim ?? Hi, they're definitely real according to the inside of the castings. I can't say I've noticed different valve positioning. I'll ha...
by 692DPG
Thu 17 Jul, 2014 20:15
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: 692DPG's Z3 2.8 Journal
Replies: 30
Views: 19006

Re: 692DPG's Z3 2.8 Journal

gookah wrote:and M seats door panels and centre console too... :D
what are you doing with the old wheels?
are they 17"?
Hi, original wheels are 17s but I plan to keep them for winter - don't fancy an Autosol fest every weekend! :lol:
by 692DPG
Mon 14 Jul, 2014 21:42
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: 692DPG's Z3 2.8 Journal
Replies: 30
Views: 19006

Re: 692DPG's Z3 2.8 Journal

markhinton wrote:Looks lovely - very clean with some nice touches like the M mirrors! What's it lowered on?
Thanks Mark - it's sitting on Eibach springs with Spax shock absorbers.
by 692DPG
Sun 13 Jul, 2014 21:50
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 403641

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

Fitted 4 new Uniroyal Rainsport 3s to my AC Schnitzer Type IIs and fitted then to the car - has improved the look and handling.
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by 692DPG
Sun 13 Jul, 2014 20:41
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: 692DPG's Z3 2.8 Journal
Replies: 30
Views: 19006

692DPG's Z3 2.8 Journal

Finally got around to posting some pictures after enjoying the first 2 months of ownership at every opportunity. As purchased http://i1345.photobucket.com/albums/p672/692DPG/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-06/93763DDD-F243-4D73-BCE1-7860C0C38C44_zps5j1xocay.jpg More to follow! AC Schnitzer Type 1s with new Un...
by 692DPG
Sat 12 Jul, 2014 14:52
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Black/Light grey Z1 for sale
Replies: 7
Views: 2242

Re: Black/Light grey Z1 for sale

The car looks very nice and appears to be reasonably priced for the mileage. I like the colour combination.
by 692DPG
Sun 15 Jun, 2014 14:43
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Where to store z3 tonneau cover?
Replies: 19
Views: 3768

Re: Where to store z3 tonneau cover?

I always use mine - it finishes the car look off with the hood down. I store it in the boot at all times which is ok for me as it's not my main car.
by 692DPG
Tue 10 Jun, 2014 21:30
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Z3 stays :o) Z4 goes :o(
Replies: 25
Views: 3777

Re: Z3 stays :o) Z4 goes :o(

Tim - sorry for delay! 12 months and 5000 miles in now; I find the car to be pretty good, power and noise are superb, handling is good but takes a little getting used to with non RFTs and adaptive. I'm still not convinced the recommended pressures offer the best driving experience. There are a few i...
by 692DPG
Tue 10 Jun, 2014 20:29
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Yorkshire cruise Saturday 9th August 2014
Replies: 106
Views: 21317

Re: POSTPONED Yorks cruise Saturday 7th June

pingu wrote:
The speed limits that I was referring to were 8mph and 5mph :shock: .
Good recovery Pingu! :wink:
by 692DPG
Tue 10 Jun, 2014 19:49
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: deni2s Z3
Replies: 111
Views: 54761

Re: deni2s Z3

deni2s wrote:Did some headlight baking...
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Perfect! :D

I am biased though - I have a red twin!
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by 692DPG
Tue 10 Jun, 2014 19:32
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: BMW Z1 1989
Replies: 69
Views: 24954

Re: BMW Z1 1989

As Salam Alaykum Shaikzeep, Sorry for delay in replying but I've been in Riyadh on business for the last week. Sounds like the seller is interested in a local sale as he thinks it easier. I'm in UK so am not in a poistion to collect - I suggest you go for the one Jet has identified in the Netherland...
by 692DPG
Tue 10 Jun, 2014 19:23
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Halfords Mudflaps
Replies: 9
Views: 3042

Re: Halfords Mudflaps

They look like a great alternative to the OEM item :D I've been trying to locate a genuine set but have drawn a blank so these look like a good option. Do you have the Halfords part number?

Cheers, Dave
by 692DPG
Fri 30 May, 2014 21:15
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Another Newbie from Lancashire.
Replies: 15
Views: 3395

Re: Another Newbie from Lancashire.

Welcome aboard - I'm on the Fylde. Hope to catch up at some time. :D
by 692DPG
Thu 29 May, 2014 21:49
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z visit to the Newark Air Museum
Replies: 158
Views: 36377

Re: Z visit to the Newark Air Museum

Damn - looks like I will now be in the 'Land of Sand' due to a last minute job. Hope you have a great get together and hope to get along to the next.
Regards, Dave