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by ryanlfc94
Wed 11 Feb, 2015 21:09
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Oxygen sensor/Lambda sensor
Replies: 0
Views: 518

Oxygen sensor/Lambda sensor

Hi, I have an error code of the oxygen sensor bank 1 sensor 1 and looking at real oem the item number is 11781437586 and i phoned BMW and the parts guy told me the sensor was going to be £185..... for 1!! After this i looked at Eurocarparts for a Bosch one and when i put my reg in soo many came up, ...
by ryanlfc94
Tue 02 Dec, 2014 16:56
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Error Code P0130??
Replies: 5
Views: 2339

Re: Error Code P0130??

Sorry about the delay in getting my results on, had a essay due for uni last night so it was a late one! I analysed the figure on the o2 sensor and sometimes it went straight from rich to lean a second after accelerating however sometimes it went to the middle of the scale. Anybody have any idea wha...
by ryanlfc94
Sun 30 Nov, 2014 20:35
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Error Code P0130??
Replies: 5
Views: 2339

Re: Error Code P0130??

Thanks for the replies!

Should have a new diagnostics delivered tomorrow which will let me measure the individual sensors so i might get a clearer view then.

Will let you know the results!
by ryanlfc94
Fri 28 Nov, 2014 22:56
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Error Code P0130??
Replies: 5
Views: 2339

Error Code P0130??

Hi, After much research on this forum i went with a set of falken ze914's all round yesterday and i have to say i am amazed at how much it has improved the drive of my z3! So now i plugged the code reader in as i have always lacked power at lower revs/speeds and code P0130 popped up, this is the o2 ...
by ryanlfc94
Thu 20 Nov, 2014 15:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Vanos - DIY repair or garage job?
Replies: 5
Views: 1666

Re: Vanos - DIY repair or garage job?

Thanks for the replies guys, I have found a 2.0 z3 that someone is breaking and have been quoted £80 for the vanos anyone know if this is a good price? Think im going to have a go at slowly restoring one and then can always sell the old one on mine when i get the new one fitted and it means i don't ...
by ryanlfc94
Mon 17 Nov, 2014 22:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Vanos - DIY repair or garage job?
Replies: 5
Views: 1666

Vanos - DIY repair or garage job?

Hi, I am experiencing all the usual symptoms of failing vanos with a rattle when its cold, poor performance up to 3000 rpm, hiccup when setting off or sometimes in 2nd, feeling of up and down throttle/performance up to 3000rpm too. I have found the repair kits online and also found the reconditioned...
by ryanlfc94
Sun 03 Aug, 2014 16:59
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Fans stink?!
Replies: 7
Views: 1238

Re: Fans stink?!

thanks for the replies! will check the drain pipe tomorrow and see if it drips at all. otherwise is it easy to gain access to where there may be leaves etc rotting away? :/ yeah i tried one of the lock on spray with the roof and windows up and ar con on recirculate but it only worked for a day so mu...
by ryanlfc94
Sat 02 Aug, 2014 22:10
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Fans stink?!
Replies: 7
Views: 1238

Fans stink?!

Hi, The air that comes out of my fans smells musty and just really bad to be honest, i have researched it and believe that they never fitted cabin filters on the z3? its a 2.0 2000 model if it makes any difference. I work part time at halfords whilst i am at uni so got one of the air con cleaner aer...
by ryanlfc94
Sat 12 Jul, 2014 18:44
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Handling?!
Replies: 26
Views: 3297

Re: Handling?!

thanks for all the reply's!!

going to try some new tyres i think and then do the powerflex bushes if needed, just want to get some style 78 17's for the new tryes to go on now :D
by ryanlfc94
Fri 11 Jul, 2014 20:11
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Handling?!
Replies: 26
Views: 3297

Re: Handling?!

ok thanks, will have a read up :rtm:
by ryanlfc94
Fri 11 Jul, 2014 19:59
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Handling?!
Replies: 26
Views: 3297

Handling?!

Hi, not had my z3 long but love it apart from the fact when the road is slightly uneven (like most in england!) it is very hard to keep control and the steering just jumps all over the place. was told by a garage that my passenger trailing arm bush had gone so i replaced this and its still no better...
by ryanlfc94
Tue 03 Jun, 2014 14:19
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 18" alloys?!
Replies: 4
Views: 460

Re: 18" alloys?!

The width of new one is 8 and the offset is 20 so it protrudes an extra 3.4cm :/

Don't know what to do now :/ just had a brand new pair of falken 914's on so not got
Much choice but to put up with the rubbing
by ryanlfc94
Mon 02 Jun, 2014 20:21
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 18" alloys?!
Replies: 4
Views: 460

Re: 18" alloys?!

Thanks for the reply,

im not sure will have a look after work tomorrow, can this be adjusted if it is wrong or would it mean different alloys? :head:

Ryan
by ryanlfc94
Mon 02 Jun, 2014 19:17
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 18" alloys?!
Replies: 4
Views: 460

18" alloys?!

Hi, Got my Z3 last week with 16" alloys on and wanted bigger ones :D So i got a 18" BMW mv2 set in good condition, Had some new falken 914's on the front 2 in size 225/40/18 yesterday (went for these after lots of research on this forum!) However they just catch on the trim on both sides a...