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by nang
Mon 09 Dec, 2019 04:27
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Lpg Z3??
Replies: 9
Views: 4567

Re: Lpg Z3??

LPG used to be cheap in New Zealand, but alas no longer. I worked for a bus co. who converted the whole fleet of Bedfords to run solely on LPG. If you wished you could do the same and remove the petrol tank. The politicians got into the act and taxed it to buggery so it's no longer a viable option h...
by nang
Thu 07 Nov, 2019 02:40
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Help[! radio aerial removal Z3.
Replies: 9
Views: 4953

Re: Help[! radio aerial removal Z3.

Last try then I give up.
Sorry, unable to post pics.
Suggest you google supercheap auto's if yo are still interested
Tony.
by nang
Wed 06 Nov, 2019 01:53
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Help[! radio aerial removal Z3.
Replies: 9
Views: 4953

Re: Help[! radio aerial removal Z3.

file:///C:/Users/TonyS/Downloads/Antech%20Cowl%20Mount%20Aerial%20-%20Silver,%201.2m%20_%20Supercheap%20Auto%20New%20Zealand_files/SCA_135198_hi-res.jpg

Try this...bloody computers :shock:
Tony
by nang
Wed 06 Nov, 2019 01:46
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Help[! radio aerial removal Z3.
Replies: 9
Views: 4953

Re: Help[! radio aerial removal Z3.

After a winter of unuse all my 3 camera batteries are flat . I'll recharge them overnite and try again tomorrow. this is what I got.
I'll get back, file is too big.
Tony.
by nang
Tue 05 Nov, 2019 04:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Help[! radio aerial removal Z3.
Replies: 9
Views: 4953

Re: Help[! radio aerial removal Z3.

It is a standard (Chinese) one that I got from Supercheap Auto in New Zealand. I'll have a look in the shed and see if I can find the packaging.
Tony.
by nang
Sun 03 Nov, 2019 02:12
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Help[! radio aerial removal Z3.
Replies: 9
Views: 4953

Re: Help[! radio aerial removal Z3.

All fixed and working :lol: With the aid of an old bowden cable I was able to thread the aerial coax from the back to behind the LF seat. with my same old cable I fed it through the trim on LH side of console and poked the extension coax through ,tuck it under the trim and join it behind the seat. P...
by nang
Wed 30 Oct, 2019 02:01
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Help[! radio aerial removal Z3.
Replies: 9
Views: 4953

Re: Help[! radio aerial removal Z3.

I finally got into this. Replaced aerial in the same place with a nice chrome extending one. Still not working. Got a new 3 metre coax and hooked it up over the car with the hood down. Everything works great again. Now how do I pull the coax through its original channel? It seems that the cable is c...
by nang
Sat 31 Aug, 2019 03:55
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Help[! radio aerial removal Z3.
Replies: 9
Views: 4953

Re: Help[! radio aerial removal Z3.

Thanks Adam. Looks like I'll have to start getting bits out and see what's going on.
Tony.
by nang
Thu 29 Aug, 2019 03:22
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Help[! radio aerial removal Z3.
Replies: 9
Views: 4953

Help[! radio aerial removal Z3.

I've pretty well found that the poor reception of my radio is caused by faulty aerial or associated wiring.As suggested, I disconnected the coax from radio and fitted a spare aerial I had and held it out the window. I worked as well I would expect it too being only hand held. Now can some kind perso...
by nang
Sat 24 Aug, 2019 02:57
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 Radio
Replies: 2
Views: 1975

Re: Z3 Radio

Thanks, that's my next trick.
Tony.
by nang
Fri 23 Aug, 2019 03:13
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 Radio
Replies: 2
Views: 1975

Z3 Radio

Got a 1999 2.8 Z3. It goes really well apart from the fact that the radio don't work. It's a replacement for the original. An Alpine CD player but I'm unable to get any radio stations, ether FM or AM. Still got the little box in the boot which I imagine is part of the original equipment. The CD part...
by nang
Sun 04 Aug, 2019 01:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Is this a valid statement?
Replies: 10
Views: 5565

Re: Is this a valid statement?

Would the BMW build stats tell you I wonder.
Tony.
by nang
Sat 23 Jun, 2018 04:28
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: BMW front and rear logo replacement
Replies: 6
Views: 3292

Re: BMW front and rear logo replacement

Just leave the cheap Chinese one's alone :shock:
Tony.
by nang
Sat 16 Jun, 2018 05:13
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: M54 Oil Consumption - two possible fixes, which is better?
Replies: 28
Views: 17095

Re: M54 Oil Consumption - two possible fixes, which is better?

What sort of milage has she done ? Could be just worn out :shock:
tony.
by nang
Sat 27 Jan, 2018 01:59
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Fitting Z3 rear tonneau cover.
Replies: 10
Views: 5071

Re: Fitting Z3 rear tonneau cover.

Thank you for your advice. Managed to get the back ones fastened finally after a few German swear words. Think I'll try it your way in future. It does fit well though. :idea:
Tony.
by nang
Wed 24 Jan, 2018 02:35
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Fitting Z3 rear tonneau cover.
Replies: 10
Views: 5071

Re: Fitting Z3 rear tonneau cover.

Thank you people for your help. I actually found the answer when I lifted the hood and had a good look. There are 4 ball fittings already fitted to the car......cunning Germans :lol: I have a vinyl , original equipment, cover which has the female fittings already in place. Getting the ones behind th...
by nang
Tue 23 Jan, 2018 01:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Fitting Z3 rear tonneau cover.
Replies: 10
Views: 5071

Fitting Z3 rear tonneau cover.

I know this will be on here somewhere. Just got a rear cover that fits over the hood when it's down. Not sure how to fit it. Looks like the 2 ball fittings on the front are easy but not sure how the clips around the the trunk lid are fitted. Dummy I know but thought it better to ask than make a mess...
by nang
Sat 30 Dec, 2017 20:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Broken suspension springs ??
Replies: 19
Views: 8693

Re: Broken suspension springs ??

I don't know. My 40 year old Triumph still has its original springs with no sign of damage. New Zealand roads are probably rougher than yours too. Sure our springs lose their tension but never seem to break.
Maybe today's springs are harder.
Tony
by nang
Sat 30 Dec, 2017 03:25
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Solar trickle charger
Replies: 13
Views: 6012

Re: Solar trickle charger

I plug mine direct to the battery and shut the boot. I figure with the thin wires and the rubber boot seals, it won't do any harm. It hasn't so far. It's an electric charger though. :)
Tony.
by nang
Sat 30 Dec, 2017 03:19
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 411132

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

A new battery unfortunately. I always keep mine on a trickle charger when I'm not using her but it was completely dead. Looks like a collapsed cell. Mind you the old one was 7 years old. :shock:
Tony.
by nang
Wed 27 Dec, 2017 02:44
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Breakdown cover
Replies: 11
Views: 5019

Re: Breakdown cover

If you're in New Zealand try the AA. With them it's you who are covered. You can be driving any car. Great service. Unfortunately I've had to use them twice :shock: Not with my Z3 though. :lol:
Tony.
by nang
Sat 15 Jul, 2017 04:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Boot Leak finding
Replies: 18
Views: 7761

Re: Boot Leak finding

Hop in the boot with a torch and get a mate to run a hose over it. Or put the missus in the boot and run a hose over it. :shock:
Tony.
by nang
Sun 05 Mar, 2017 02:28
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Water in trunk
Replies: 14
Views: 5123

Re: Water in trunk

Got a small friend? Put he/she in the boot with a torch and play a hose over it. :idea:
Tony.
by nang
Sat 11 Feb, 2017 02:17
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Calling all non lowered Z3s without wheel spacers!
Replies: 21
Views: 6570

Re: Calling all non lowered Z3s without wheel spacers!

Mine's also standard.
I only sold the Spitfire and bought the Z3 as I had trouble getting in and out with a buggered knee. :x
Tony.
by nang
Fri 10 Feb, 2017 03:38
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Dead Battery.
Replies: 19
Views: 6095

Re: Dead Battery.

Looks like I was lucky, put charged battery back in this afternoon. Reset clock and radio, no warning lights have lit up. :o
Tony.
by nang
Tue 07 Feb, 2017 04:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Dead Battery.
Replies: 19
Views: 6095

Re: Dead Battery.

Just bought a replacement...Connecnet (probably Chinese)Charging Current 1500mA.
Fingers crossed :roll:
Tony.
by nang
Sun 05 Feb, 2017 03:27
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Dead Battery.
Replies: 19
Views: 6095

Re: Dead Battery.

Took my battery to my friendly mechanic. Came up fully charged overnite. Seems that my charger is stuffed .Tried it on other batteries and no flashing red light. Got another coming. I've got 2 others on the rest of my fleet which have given no trouble. I've always been led to understand that letting...
by nang
Sat 04 Feb, 2017 02:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: I wouldn't leave home without it
Replies: 11
Views: 3035

Re: I wouldn't leave home without it

Robert T wrote:Spectacles, testicles, wallet and watch. :wink:

Cheers R.
Bless you my son. :shock:
Tony.
by nang
Sat 28 Jan, 2017 02:56
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Dead Battery.
Replies: 19
Views: 6095

Dead Battery.

I don't use my Z3 every day so keep a little trickle charger hooked up. Done this for many years with no adverse results with other cars. However this morning, after two weeks unused the battery was dead flat. No warning lights, nothing. Little red light on charger also not on. So seems like I have ...
by nang
Fri 06 Jan, 2017 03:50
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 411132

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

A mate...A 1997 523 i. yet to arrive. Bought sight unseen (gulp) :oops:
Tony.
by nang
Fri 16 Dec, 2016 22:25
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Original Build Data
Replies: 35
Views: 37290

Re: Original Build Data

Strange, This link worked for my Z3 but when I put a vin for a 328ci I was looking at It gave me a different car. I put in the last 7 numbers but It gave me a different prefix which didn't match. Any thoughts please ?
Tony.
by nang
Wed 14 Dec, 2016 03:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 Workshop Manual.
Replies: 3
Views: 1827

Z3 Workshop Manual.

Any idea's where I can find a readable one of these please. Got a 1998 2.8.
Unfortunately I'm in New Zealand..
Thanks.
Tony.
by nang
Tue 04 Oct, 2016 03:43
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 Power.
Replies: 16
Views: 4730

Re: Z3 Power.

So ,sounds like the problem is me :shock: Finally had some fine weather and our mechanic had time to go for a run. Apart from repairing diesel trucks and buses he's a bit of a guru with BMW's. He tells me I'm too gentle with it :P and to use the accelerator pedal more . Car started first time today ...
by nang
Wed 21 Sep, 2016 18:15
Forum: Site Announcements and Feedback
Topic: Forum glitch - please fix
Replies: 12
Views: 6641

Re: Forum glitch - please fix

I have no problems with this. Is it your settings ?
Tony.
by nang
Mon 19 Sep, 2016 03:59
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: HELP FIX A STUPID MISTAKE
Replies: 7
Views: 2048

Re: HELP FIX A STUPID MISTAKE

Thank God you don't drive a submarine :roflmao:
Tony.
by nang
Tue 06 Sep, 2016 04:38
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 2.8 misfiring..
Replies: 21
Views: 5279

Re: 2.8 misfiring..

Being a curious b.....d , why do you run on LPG ? My experience running vehicles designed to run on petrol on LPG has not been great. I'm talking of mostly commercial ones. Apart from a bit more torque and possibly a bit cheaper running cost {over here in NZ anyway} what do you achieve ?
Tony.
by nang
Fri 02 Sep, 2016 05:51
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 Power.
Replies: 16
Views: 4730

Re: Z3 Power.

Thanks, watched the video on rattles. Something else to consider. :shock:
Tony.
by nang
Wed 31 Aug, 2016 05:22
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 Power.
Replies: 16
Views: 4730

Re: Z3 Power.

Have ordered a kit from the States. Will report back. :P
Tony.
by nang
Sun 28 Aug, 2016 03:14
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: BMW reliability?
Replies: 24
Views: 33874

Re: BMW reliability?

Many more cats. :devil: :devil: :devil:
Tony.
by nang
Thu 25 Aug, 2016 05:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 Power.
Replies: 16
Views: 4730

Re: Z3 Power.

ladders wrote:Hi Tony, before you go pulling your engine apart, do a search for kickdown.
Cheers
Ladders
Thanks but pretty sure kickdown is not the problem. I'll speak to my Welsh mechanic and see what he thinks. I think you may be right Muzz.
Tony.
by nang
Wed 24 Aug, 2016 05:09
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 Power.
Replies: 16
Views: 4730

Re: Z3 Power.

Engine shows as M52/TU. Does this mean anything?
Doesn't seem mechanical as all changes are smooth, just seem to bog down as you said.
Thanks Tony.
by nang
Mon 22 Aug, 2016 05:44
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 Power.
Replies: 16
Views: 4730

Z3 Power.

Only my 2nd month owning 2.8 Z3. It seems underpowered to me or am I not driving the auto correctly ? Slowing down then accelerating it seems to drop revs to 1000. Should I be changing down , flooring the accelerator or what ? Gears change smoothly. I'm well used to automatics but this one seems str...
by nang
Sat 20 Aug, 2016 03:14
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Strange (to me) Switch.
Replies: 4
Views: 1671

Re: Strange (to me) Switch.

Thanks again. You were quite right. :oops:
Tony.
by nang
Fri 19 Aug, 2016 20:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Strange (to me) Switch.
Replies: 4
Views: 1671

Re: Strange (to me) Switch.

Thanks folks, I will check and get back.
Tony.
by nang
Fri 19 Aug, 2016 06:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Strange (to me) Switch.
Replies: 4
Views: 1671

Strange (to me) Switch.

Can someone please an ignorant Kiwi ? Got what appears to be a key operated switch behind and in between the seats. Can't see anything in my book and don't want to play with it in case I bugger something. My mechanic's not used to Z3's either. :shock:
Tony.
by nang
Sat 30 Jul, 2016 03:50
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: To buy... or not to buy..
Replies: 6
Views: 1889

Re: To buy... or not to buy..

If I was worried about the resale value of a car, I would have missed out on the many good cars that I've owned, loved and enjoyed, over many years. Go for it. :squeeze:
Tony.
by nang
Sat 23 Jul, 2016 04:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 411132

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

Just an oil filter, an air filter and 6.5 litres of Penrite HPR 5 , 5w/ 30 oil. Also a good inspection by my mechanic. Like to do this on any car I buy, don't know what previous owner did or did not do to her. :shock:
Tony.
by nang
Thu 07 Jul, 2016 04:21
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: FS: Black Z3 Tonneau cover £99 posted
Replies: 2
Views: 1460

Re: FS: Black Z3 Tonneau cover £99 posted

I'd like to thank Neil for all his help in trying to arrange shipping his cover to New Zealand.
Unfortunately the bulk of the thing made shipping costs prohibitive. Guess I'm going to try to find one locally. Thanks again Neil.
Tony.
by nang
Thu 30 Jun, 2016 05:46
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Hi from New Zealand,
Replies: 4
Views: 5244

Re: Hi from New Zealand,

I'm down in Wairoa, Hawke's Bay. When the rain stops and I get some time I will post pics.
Tony.
by nang
Tue 28 Jun, 2016 04:28
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Hood Cover.
Replies: 3
Views: 1657

Hood Cover.

Sorry if I'm in the wrong place...new here! Looking for a hood cover, the one that goes across the back when the hood is down. My car looks naked without one. Being in New Zealand, finding it difficult to locate one. New or good used, colour not too important at this stage. Any suggestions welcome. ...