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by martin41052
Wed 10 Aug, 2016 15:58
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 411216

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

Thanks to Soft Tops of Croydon who fitted a nice smart roof earlier today.............I can now go out without (a) feeling ashamed and (b) getting wet!!

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by martin41052
Sun 31 Jul, 2016 20:29
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Help please - seat bush replacement
Replies: 5
Views: 1522

Re: Help please - seat bush replacement

Thanks for the advice Tilly. Job done, all put back together and seat working fine!
by martin41052
Sun 31 Jul, 2016 09:51
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Help please - seat bush replacement
Replies: 5
Views: 1522

Re: Help please - seat bush replacement

Thanks Tilly but I am afraid that I am still at a loss here. When I remove the two T25 torx screws indicated, each arm slides backwards and forwards a few inches before hitting a "stop", but not far enough to expose any T50 screws. Should the sliding arms be able to move further backwards ...
by martin41052
Sat 30 Jul, 2016 13:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Help please - seat bush replacement
Replies: 5
Views: 1522

Help please - seat bush replacement

As the weather is fine today I thought that I would attempt the apparently "simple" task of replacing the passenger seat bushes on my Z3. I have received a set of lovely new bushes and I am attempting to follow the Knowledgebase guide. I have removed the seat but I cannot get past the next...
by martin41052
Fri 06 Nov, 2015 18:41
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: New soft-top fitting
Replies: 7
Views: 1681

New soft-top fitting

I will be getting a new soft-top fitted to my Z3 and have just contacted Hot Hoods of Romford and booked for them to do the work. They have quoted £575 for a mohair top which is fine, but they have asked me to pay in cash. This seems a bit strange to me and I am rather wary now of going ahead. Does ...
by martin41052
Fri 06 Nov, 2015 10:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 411216

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

Not all of it! With a bit of luck she'll be out when it all turns up 8-)
by martin41052
Thu 05 Nov, 2015 20:10
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 411216

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

Back in my world, I have bought: a tin of dark green spray paint from Halfords, rubber floor mats, spare set of light bulbs, an engine-oil drain pan, an oil filter wrench, a low-profile trolley jack, a tonneau cover, a tyre pressure gauge, a fluid dual-transfer pump, and a pack of plastic door-panel...
by martin41052
Thu 05 Nov, 2015 16:07
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Which trolley jack?
Replies: 13
Views: 4112

Re: Which trolley jack?

...............I'm beginning to wish I hadn't started this now :D
by martin41052
Wed 04 Nov, 2015 19:16
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Which trolley jack?
Replies: 13
Views: 4112

Re: Which trolley jack?

Hold on a minute.............my Missus isn't sure that blowing a couple of grand on the car itself was such a great idea, although now that it's all clean and shiny she's warming to it, but lashing out £540 on a tilting lift thingy is probably pushing things a bit too far :oops: I think I'll just go...
by martin41052
Tue 03 Nov, 2015 21:19
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Which trolley jack?
Replies: 13
Views: 4112

Which trolley jack?

Now that I intend doing all sorts of exciting (basic) maintenance on my new toy, eg brake-pad replacement, engine oil changes etc, I am thinking of investing in an inexpensive trolley jack. My Z3 has not been lowered, but would I still need a low profile trolley jack or will a normal jack fit undern...
by martin41052
Tue 03 Nov, 2015 19:49
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Z3 roadster first-timer
Replies: 13
Views: 5694

Re: Z3 roadster first-timer

No, I'm really grateful for your extremely helpful tips. I'm completely new to all this and I've learnt masses from this forum already.........I think it's brilliant. :P
by martin41052
Tue 03 Nov, 2015 09:40
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Z3 roadster first-timer
Replies: 13
Views: 5694

Re: Z3 roadster first-timer

Yes, good tip. I keep the car in my garage but I dare say it's not exactly warm in there. Can't be too careful!
by martin41052
Mon 02 Nov, 2015 21:22
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Z3 roadster first-timer
Replies: 13
Views: 5694

Re: Z3 roadster first-timer

OK, you've persuaded me. :lol: Car taxed and insured for a year so I'm just hoping that this warm, autumnal weather carries on for a bit to tempt me out and about. Nicely cleaned and polished, all I need to do now is get a new roof on it!
by martin41052
Sun 25 Oct, 2015 22:38
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Big Thankyou to @spurs fan in a coupe
Replies: 4
Views: 1117

Re: Big Thankyou to @spurs fan in a coupe

Great win for Spurs although I'm Watford myself. I've just pm'd you regarding the seats. Cheers, Martin.
by martin41052
Fri 23 Oct, 2015 23:14
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Shifting the dreaded Alge.
Replies: 17
Views: 12455

Re: Shifting the dreaded Alge.

Actually you're right it does get flooded round there as it's right by the river. It's not so bad in Ware as they open sluice gates to relieve river pressure onto the meads. I'm not sure that l can be bothered to spend too much time with a toothbrush. I'll perhaps have one more go before giving up b...
by martin41052
Fri 23 Oct, 2015 13:10
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Shifting the dreaded Alge.
Replies: 17
Views: 12455

Re: Shifting the dreaded Alge.

The floods must have been before I moved here. I've lived here since 1982 and there have been no major floods in that time. The Milton wash worked to a certain extent and certainly removed most of the thick stuff. The renovo improved it further and it is a vast improvement, but there are still faint...
by martin41052
Wed 21 Oct, 2015 21:49
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Z3 roadster first-timer
Replies: 13
Views: 5694

Re: Z3 roadster first-timer

Thanks Del. To be honest, and this may sound strange, but I'm really enjoying cleaning and polishing it, and it's already starting to look pretty good.
by martin41052
Wed 21 Oct, 2015 21:40
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Shifting the dreaded Alge.
Replies: 17
Views: 12455

Re: Shifting the dreaded Alge.

Hi Rooster thanks for the reply. Yes I've ordered some proper stuff so will see how things go. I live in Ware in Hertfordshire........, just near enough to London to get the benefit of it, but far enough away for comfort!
by martin41052
Wed 21 Oct, 2015 19:15
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Z3 roadster first-timer
Replies: 13
Views: 5694

Z3 roadster first-timer

Hi folks. I have just bought my first Z3. It's a 1998 1.9, dark green with 123,000 miles on the clock. It seems to go well enough, but with winter coming up, I may SORN it until the spring which will give me time to sort out the very messy roof, and get the bodywork gleaming. On the other hand.........
by martin41052
Wed 21 Oct, 2015 17:07
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Shifting the dreaded Alge.
Replies: 17
Views: 12455

Re: Shifting the dreaded Alge.

Hi. This is my first post on the forum. I have this week bought a 1998 1.9 which is my first Z3, and is in great condition except for the roof which is absolutely covered in algae. I will definitely try the Milton treatment as I was thinking that I might have to resort to a new roof! Thanks for the ...