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by Hoppo1979
Sun 16 Aug, 2015 19:00
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 3.0 Sport FOR SALE £4,750 ONO
Replies: 7
Views: 2444

Re: Z3 3.0 Sport FOR SALE £4,750 ONO

Now sold.
by Hoppo1979
Mon 10 Aug, 2015 20:32
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 3.0 Sport FOR SALE £4,750 ONO
Replies: 7
Views: 2444

Re: Z3 3.0 Sport FOR SALE £4,750 ONO

It was a guy in Doncaster that did the wheels.

http://www.auto-therapy.co.uk/about/spl ... rbishment/

Did an amazing job.
by Hoppo1979
Mon 10 Aug, 2015 13:03
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 3.0 Sport FOR SALE £4,750 ONO
Replies: 7
Views: 2444

Z3 3.0 Sport FOR SALE £4,750 ONO

Hi everyone, Due to a lack of use I am selling my 2001 Z3 3.0 Sport in Hellrot II. http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc376/Hoppo1979/b7bbd44fceafe77b76ddef105e59dd62_zpsw7squtaw.jpg http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc376/Hoppo1979/c424f9b518859462157f9c2ab8b6d25d_zpsz5epi6sm.jpg http://i1208.ph...
by Hoppo1979
Sat 23 May, 2015 09:18
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Tyre pressures
Replies: 7
Views: 1753

Re: Tyre pressures

Not sure I quite agree with the previous comment. I have a 3.0 with DSC. Had my wheels refurbished, put them back on and started having trouble with the DSC. It started nipping the front passenger brake on then throwing warning lights on. I started worrying about sensors etc but went back to basics,...
by Hoppo1979
Wed 13 May, 2015 07:50
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 3.0 oil consumption
Replies: 31
Views: 8857

Re: 3.0 oil consumption

Hi all, I've a 3.0 Z3. It's an incredibly low use car, I bought it 7 months ago and I've done 900 miles in it, 250 of which were the journey home when I picked it up. I have checked the oil twice, it's not used a drop. Total mileage is 80,000. I think some oil consumption on modern engines is expect...
by Hoppo1979
Fri 10 Apr, 2015 07:13
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What a Day
Replies: 6
Views: 1406

Re: What a Day

Same here Bentley and not far from you! Spot of lunch at The Peacock at Owler Bar, then past Froggatt into Calver. Over into Hassop, then Chatsworth, back up past The Devonshire across Beeley and back into Chesterfield. http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc376/Hoppo1979/e8072d4a95d09f289f9302b06f73...
by Hoppo1979
Thu 09 Apr, 2015 10:18
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: DSC/ABS fault help please!
Replies: 10
Views: 1974

Re: DSC/ABS fault help please!

Not the best pic but taken yesterday before a run out!

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by Hoppo1979
Thu 09 Apr, 2015 09:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: DSC/ABS fault help please!
Replies: 10
Views: 1974

Re: DSC/ABS fault help please!

Fronts should have been 2.1 bar, rears 2.4 according to the door shut sticker. Fronts were 2.7 and 2.9, rears 2.8 and 3.0! I did about a hundred miles in it yesterday in total, pushed it round some twisty bits, it didn't fault once. I'll keep holding my breath but it looks to have sorted it. To be f...
by Hoppo1979
Wed 08 Apr, 2015 11:52
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Exhaust Question
Replies: 33
Views: 7270

Re: Exhaust Question

I was wanting to do this mod on my Z3 3.0 but can't find it. Any pics would help.
by Hoppo1979
Wed 08 Apr, 2015 11:36
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: DSC/ABS fault help please!
Replies: 10
Views: 1974

Re: DSC/ABS fault help please!

I'm hoping it's just cost me 60p to fix. I had my split rim bs wheels refurbished and the tyre pressures were miles out. Put them to factory settings and just gone for a top down sunny drive around Chesterfield and it's not missed a beat. Fingers crossed but I think I've solved it.
by Hoppo1979
Tue 07 Apr, 2015 09:40
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: DSC/ABS fault help please!
Replies: 10
Views: 1974

Re: DSC/ABS fault help please!

No trouble code stored. My mate who's a technician at bmw thinks it might be a worn abs reluctor ring on the driveshaft. I'll need to have a look. I'll let you know how I get on.
by Hoppo1979
Tue 07 Apr, 2015 09:25
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: DSC/ABS fault help please!
Replies: 10
Views: 1974

Re: DSC/ABS fault help please!

I have. Code reader but couldn't find any faults stored. I'll have another go.
by Hoppo1979
Mon 06 Apr, 2015 18:36
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: DSC/ABS fault help please!
Replies: 10
Views: 1974

DSC/ABS fault help please!

Ok noticed my DSC kicking in too early a while back round bends, intermittent, DSC light flashing but even when straight still holding power back. Last couple of days have manifested in a bigger problem. Just driving along and all of a sudden the brakes 'nip' and grab on the front, like the abs kick...
by Hoppo1979
Mon 23 Feb, 2015 18:47
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: OEM AIR FILTER ELEMENTS vs "OILY" K&N TYPE FILTERS.
Replies: 19
Views: 3516

Re: OEM AIR FILTER ELEMENTS vs "OILY" K&N TYPE FILTERS.

I've fitted a Pipercross unit to my 3.0 Z3. Slotted into the standard housing no issues. My car does very few miles, 2,000 miles a year very max. Car feels great, very responsive. I will keep an eye on things though.
by Hoppo1979
Sun 15 Feb, 2015 12:55
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Knocking behind drivers seat.
Replies: 11
Views: 1747

Re: Knocking behind drivers seat.

Apparently they absorb scuttle shake vibrations. When I bought them it said vibration damper on the box. Some guys have taken them off altogether but I wasn't happy removing that much weight off the back end. And in my opinion they aren't for weight distribution or they wouldn't be mounted the way t...
by Hoppo1979
Sat 14 Feb, 2015 08:31
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Knocking behind drivers seat.
Replies: 11
Views: 1747

Re: Knocking behind drivers seat.

http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc376/Hoppo1979/25cc5713335958e4d7a3f7dcc71ab3c2_zpsff866426.jpg Check the rear bumper weight Carl. I went through hell with my 3.0 when I bought it. They weight 9kilos each and are cast iron. If you look at the top the rubber had perished and come loose. The noi...
by Hoppo1979
Thu 08 Jan, 2015 11:21
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: BMW 3.0i Z3
Replies: 6
Views: 2310

Re: BMW 3.0i Z3

I've got one! LJ40948 in Hell Red. Not on that list.
by Hoppo1979
Fri 12 Dec, 2014 11:55
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: PAS high pressure hose
Replies: 3
Views: 969

Re: PAS high pressure hose

Another update. Replacement pipe has sorted it! Very strange as no visible damage to the pipe.
by Hoppo1979
Tue 09 Dec, 2014 17:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: PAS high pressure hose
Replies: 3
Views: 969

Re: PAS high pressure hose

Well just to update the thread, the garage have tried to stop the leak to no avail, so a new pipe is being fitted. Very strange, lets hope the pipe fixes it! :head:
by Hoppo1979
Sat 06 Dec, 2014 09:22
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Annoying rattle from the rear
Replies: 32
Views: 9009

Re: Annoying rattle from the rear

Thanks for that info Hoppo. Make sense that they act as counters when you feel how they move. Ingenious way to disguise vibrations rather than get rid of it... I was hoping this might be the source my annoying rattle. I got one side of the bumper partially off (the t50 bolt by the exhaust side is c...
by Hoppo1979
Sat 06 Dec, 2014 08:51
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Selling my baby 3.0 Zed
Replies: 6
Views: 2348

Re: Selling my baby 3.0 Zed

This looks to be a bargain! I have recently bought a 3.0i sport with 80k for £4250. Granted its a few plates newer but a facelift 3.0i for sub £3k is a bargain! Had I been looking I would have bought this in a heartbeat!
by Hoppo1979
Sat 06 Dec, 2014 08:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: PAS high pressure hose
Replies: 3
Views: 969

PAS high pressure hose

Morning all, my high pressure PAS hose is leaking at the pump. I have replaced the rubber O ring but can't stop it dripping! Has anyone else had a similar issue and if so can you offer any advice?
by Hoppo1979
Sun 30 Nov, 2014 17:58
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Steering wheel
Replies: 47
Views: 12707

Re: Steering wheel

How much does he charge? There's a guy on eBay knocking out re trimmed wheels for £110 but he's in Germany.
by Hoppo1979
Sun 23 Nov, 2014 10:20
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Annoying rattle from the rear
Replies: 32
Views: 9009

Re: Annoying rattle from the rear

Since southern boy alerted me to the presence of these weights I did a lot of research, they are apparently there to try and counter "scuttle shake" that convertibles can suffer from. The Z3 Coupes don't have these weights, and if they were simply there for weight distribution they wouldn'...
by Hoppo1979
Sat 22 Nov, 2014 15:46
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Annoying rattle from the rear
Replies: 32
Views: 9009

Re: Annoying rattle from the rear

Ok guys thought an update would help. I removed the rear bumper, and the passenger side bumper weight had collapsed! It was rattling around in the bumper carrier and at over a stone (8.2kg) in weight there's no wonder I thought the rear end was collapsing! http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc376/H...
by Hoppo1979
Thu 20 Nov, 2014 15:10
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Annoying rattle from the rear
Replies: 32
Views: 9009

Re: Annoying rattle from the rear

.... I hope it is the problem for your sake...good luck! :wink: Thats it!! Got it on ramps on the drive and put my hand up to the bumper shocker, the heavy weight thing is all loose!!! Hopefully I can sort it without the bumper coming off but thats definately it! Thanks guys! Great help! It was dri...
by Hoppo1979
Wed 19 Nov, 2014 09:23
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Annoying rattle from the rear
Replies: 32
Views: 9009

Re: Annoying rattle from the rear

They're on the corners inside the bumper proper...you can reach in there if you get under the car a bit... :wink: That has to be the noise! It's like somebody tapping a hammer in the boot. I was at the point of thinking something had been dropped in a panel and was rattling around. I've googled it ...
by Hoppo1979
Tue 18 Nov, 2014 16:26
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Annoying rattle from the rear
Replies: 32
Views: 9009

Re: Annoying rattle from the rear

Guys thanks for the responses. Weights in rear bumper? That sounds a possibility! I checked the bolts that hold the bumper carrier in place were tight when I cleared the boot out, but I was unaware there are weights in the bumper. Could someone give me a bit more insight into where to find the weigh...
by Hoppo1979
Sun 16 Nov, 2014 20:40
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Annoying rattle from the rear
Replies: 32
Views: 9009

Re: Annoying rattle from the rear

Hi everyone, I recently bought a Z3 3.0 Sport, and it has a rattle from the back end. It sounds like you haven't shut a door properly and happens over shuddery services. So far I have; Replaced rear shocks and top mounts Checked exhaust Stripped boot completely (tools etc) Removed spare wheel Driven...