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by SCORPION
Tue 17 Jul, 2018 16:47
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Unwanted rumble
Replies: 21
Views: 8830

Re: Unwanted rumble

I had a rumble that sounded exactly a wheel bearing. It took the garage a lot of time to find it. It was the tyre(Dunlop!) that had delaminated. I suggest you check your tyres especially if they are old.
by SCORPION
Thu 26 May, 2016 11:54
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Bad BMW
Replies: 0
Views: 957

Bad BMW

Not a roadster but it was a BMW.
My son is trying to sell this.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/361565642696
by SCORPION
Thu 07 Apr, 2016 08:39
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: What do you replace a Z1 with ?
Replies: 5
Views: 2450

Re: What do you replace a Z1 with ?

As it happens I can sneak in the Corvette. The Scorpion exhausts on the Z1 were loud but the power did not match the noise. I could have had the car with a Corsa (didn't like the name) exhaust but asked to retain the original which is very quiet until you floor the throttle. So keep an eye on your r...
by SCORPION
Tue 29 Mar, 2016 16:36
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: What do you replace a Z1 with ?
Replies: 5
Views: 2450

What do you replace a Z1 with ?

http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu179/Cnharris/P1000590.jpg http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu179/Cnharris/P1000586.jpg After twelve and a half very happy years with the Z1 I sold it last summer. The garage was empty and I needed another fun car but what was it to be. I like the formula: plas...
by SCORPION
Sat 01 Aug, 2015 15:38
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Gone but not forgotten
Replies: 3
Views: 1846

Gone but not forgotten

I've sold it ! I've enjoyed the car for 12 years, taken it to France 3 times, Holland twice, Scotland, Lake District, Cotswolds numerous times and just enjoyed driving it. It was a tough decision selling it but I'm not one of those fortunate people that can afford a stable full of cars and I'd like ...
by SCORPION
Thu 30 Jul, 2015 08:36
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: My New Ramps
Replies: 22
Views: 12589

Re: My New Ramps

Yes, Granted, signed and sealed. As you found, the problem is just marketing it without bankrupting yourself.
by SCORPION
Wed 29 Jul, 2015 11:12
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: My New Ramps
Replies: 22
Views: 12589

Re: My New Ramps

I have the patent on a new stile Jack, I'm just looking for a manufacturer. It's ideal in a confined space ie a narrow garage. The idea is so that you can lift the car each corner in turn without moving it and put it on stands or support blocks. Picture shows the very crude prototype. The finished m...
by SCORPION
Tue 03 Feb, 2015 13:17
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Price prediction
Replies: 2
Views: 1830

Price prediction

With the potential collapse of the Euro and a possible loss of about 20% against the pound, Z1s are going to be much cheaper for UK buyers sourcing from Europe. What do you reckon ? Will our cars go down in value ? Not that it makes much difference to me as I'm not selling at the moment but increasi...
by SCORPION
Wed 24 Dec, 2014 12:55
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Resurrecting z1 with front damage - got parts?
Replies: 10
Views: 3874

Re: Resurrecting z1 with front damage - got parts?

Is Peter repairing a Z3 or Z1 ?
by SCORPION
Wed 22 Oct, 2014 10:26
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 for sale on Autotrader
Replies: 10
Views: 5665

Re: Z1 for sale on Autotrader

I just renewed my insurance with Hagerty and discussed the increasing values of the Z1. They agreed to up the agreed value from £20,000 to £23,000 without any revaluation or extra proof of condition. There was a small increase in premium of course.
by SCORPION
Mon 15 Sep, 2014 13:59
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Welsh Cruise
Replies: 9
Views: 7638

Re: Welsh Cruise

SPOTTED: at Pentrefoelas. I was the weird bloke on the bike (with 10 others) shouting "Zroadster?" ! We had just pedaled up the 6 mile hill from Betwys-y-Coed on the way back to Wirral. Looks like you had a great day.
by SCORPION
Mon 08 Sep, 2014 11:52
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Unbelievable Santa Pod crash
Replies: 2
Views: 1575

Unbelievable Santa Pod crash

Finally made it to Santa Pod after 45 years of wanting to go and then this happens right in front of us !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qgh_nEbZi8s
by SCORPION
Mon 11 Aug, 2014 13:46
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: MPH Speedo converters
Replies: 7
Views: 2726

Re: MPH Speedo converters

My speedo is showing white flecks of light when illuminated so I was thinking of doing the conversion.
Is it easy ?
Perhaps something for the next Z1 technical day.
by SCORPION
Wed 11 Jun, 2014 11:03
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Tyres
Replies: 12
Views: 4996

Re: Tyres

Hi
Thanks for the information.
Sam, I think you are probably right, it depends on the car as much as the tyre. Toyos it is - I might as well have 4 matching and I don't drive on the limit very often and prefer sunshine to the rain anyway.
PS the cracks are too big for araldite :oops:
Chris Harris
by SCORPION
Mon 09 Jun, 2014 15:10
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Tyres
Replies: 12
Views: 4996

Tyres

The state of my front tyres caused some concern at the technical weekend. They passed the MOT a couple of months ago but the sidewalls are definitely badly cracked. Mytyres,co.uk have Toyo Proxies T1-R at £105 rated F / E / 71db Hankook Ventus Prime at £97 rated C / B / 70db The Hankook are cheaper ...
by SCORPION
Mon 19 May, 2014 15:54
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: 2014 Technical Day
Replies: 44
Views: 9995

Re: 2014 Technical Day

A brilliant weekend, well organised Jamal.
Did you really post at 5.13am this morning ?
by SCORPION
Fri 14 Mar, 2014 18:01
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Wing grommets
Replies: 2
Views: 1226

Wing grommets

After my wing split last year I decided to buy some grommets for the bolts. They are only 3.9 Euros for 10 BUT the p&P was 9.9 Euros pushing the price up from 39 cents each to 138 cents. Total GBP £11.72. I didn't notice the P&P ripoff until I hit the complete transaction. I suggest if anyon...
by SCORPION
Tue 18 Feb, 2014 09:37
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: z1 airbag 4 fun
Replies: 4
Views: 1641

Re: z1 airbag 4 fun

Will she be coming to the technical day to demonstrate removal and refit ?
by SCORPION
Wed 15 Jan, 2014 11:22
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: 2014 Technical Day
Replies: 44
Views: 9995

Re: 2014 Technical Day

I would very much like to attend, any idea of the date yet ?
Chris
by SCORPION
Tue 16 Jul, 2013 11:20
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Wing and Door questions
Replies: 6
Views: 1977

Re: Wing and Door questions

I made up a 1mm aluminium plate to strengthen the wing mount and have replaced the wing. There are so many things I could try to adjust on the doors but knowing my luck I'd probably make it worse, so I've put the washers under the mount to lift it clear. I'm looking forward to the 2014 technical day...
by SCORPION
Tue 16 Jul, 2013 11:09
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Help - My car is cracking up!
Replies: 30
Views: 8603

Re: Help - My car is cracking up!

I got the wing repaired at the recommended body shop, it looks superb. I very neat job and they resprayed the complete wing ( a good match).
Only time will tell if the repair and the spray will last.
by SCORPION
Tue 16 Jul, 2013 11:04
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Tour Anyone?
Replies: 112
Views: 25620

Re: Z1 Tour Anyone?

I've just had to cancel my hotel booking.
I'm sorry we can't join you all on this tour, we've been invited to a wedding on the Saturday night and I really can't get out of going.
Chris
by SCORPION
Tue 25 Jun, 2013 10:31
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: 2014 Technical Day
Replies: 44
Views: 9995

Re: 2014 Technical Day

It's just stopping about 0.5cm too high and is fine if I put a couple of washers under the top wing mounting to lift it out of the way. As the door works OK I'd rather do it properly, later, than mess it up now. Michael has explained how I might fix it but as always I could make it worse rather than...
by SCORPION
Sun 23 Jun, 2013 17:30
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: 2014 Technical Day
Replies: 44
Views: 9995

Re: 2014 Technical Day

I'm very interested as I'm currently trying to get up the courage to adjust my driver's door.
by SCORPION
Tue 18 Jun, 2013 10:44
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Wing and Door questions
Replies: 6
Views: 1977

Re: Wing and Door questions

Hi Michael
Thanks for your help, I'm not sure where I find the EPC.
Is the part showing on this link ?


http://bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/Z1/Ro ... mechanism/

Regards
Chris
by SCORPION
Thu 06 Jun, 2013 16:22
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Wing and Door questions
Replies: 6
Views: 1977

Wing and Door questions

I currently have both wings and the sill off the drivers side. Two questions: 1) The door was lifting about 0.5 cm too high and pushing the wing up. The top of the wing has not split but the top wing mounting is now broken but I understand it is possible to get a replacement (metal ?)mount. If this ...
by SCORPION
Thu 09 May, 2013 09:26
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Tour Anyone?
Replies: 112
Views: 25620

Re: Z1 Tour Anyone?

Hotel booked for me (Chris) and Janet for Saturday night B&B.
Please put me down for the Lotus tour, Janet does not mind missing it.
by SCORPION
Tue 07 May, 2013 11:36
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Help - My car is cracking up!
Replies: 30
Views: 8603

Re: Help - My car is cracking up!

Jet wrote:There is a hinge/bracket thingy under the headlight, holds the pointy end of the wing in place, unbolt that before it will slide out.
Do I need to take the headlight out to get to the thingy ?
Sorry - I'm a bit nervous as I don't want anything else to snap.
by SCORPION
Wed 24 Apr, 2013 13:09
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Help - My car is cracking up!
Replies: 30
Views: 8603

Re: Help - My car is cracking up!

Thanks Jamal. There's always something that's not obvious - well, to me anyway.
by SCORPION
Tue 23 Apr, 2013 11:05
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Help - My car is cracking up!
Replies: 30
Views: 8603

Re: Help - My car is cracking up!

Thanks Paul. My son sells classic cars and he has recommended a local bodyshop so I will go and get a price from them first. If I can take it in while the crack is small it may be fixable. Can someone tell me if the front wing just unbolts and slides forward, as per Paul Brossaud's guide, or are the...
by SCORPION
Tue 23 Apr, 2013 10:36
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Help - My car is cracking up!
Replies: 30
Views: 8603

Re: Help - My car is cracking up!

ME TOO ! Same place, starting at the driver's side mounting bolt nearest the windscreen about 10cm so far. The car has been in a garage all winter (never below zero) and I only took it out in March for it's MOT and it was OK then. Any suggestions will be much appreciated. In the mean time I'll try t...
by SCORPION
Wed 17 Apr, 2013 11:30
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Tour Anyone?
Replies: 112
Views: 25620

Re: Z1 Tour Anyone?

Groupon do deals with them off season so they may be flexible with us.
http://www.groupon.co.uk/deals/groupon- ... e/17500579
by SCORPION
Fri 05 Apr, 2013 16:20
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Tour Anyone?
Replies: 112
Views: 25620

Re: Z1 Tour Anyone?

31st August is OK for me.
Could not fault Ettingham last time and at the offer price looks excellent.
All this and the Lotus factory - what a weekend.
by SCORPION
Sat 30 Mar, 2013 16:57
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Tour Anyone?
Replies: 112
Views: 25620

Re: Z1 Tour Anyone?

A tour of the Lotus F1 factory sounds good.
Maybe we should look at dates that Lotus can accommodate us and organize the weekend around that.
by SCORPION
Tue 19 Mar, 2013 12:29
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Gearbox Oil
Replies: 20
Views: 15970

Z1 Gearbox Oil

Way back in 2009 Roger Briggs sourced some Mobil SHC 630 and distributed it to a lucky few. Last year I got round to putting it in my car. Since doing so the gear changes are definitely more "crunchie" when cold. I'm a great fan of synthetic oils, especially Mobil as I worked for them for ...
by SCORPION
Thu 07 Mar, 2013 18:22
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 on front cover of BMWCC SS
Replies: 30
Views: 5641

Re: Z1 on front cover of BMWCC SS

Yes, well done Jamal, a great article.
by SCORPION
Sun 03 Mar, 2013 18:45
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Guess Where?
Replies: 7
Views: 1745

Re: Guess Where?

Snake Pass ?
by SCORPION
Fri 15 Feb, 2013 09:50
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: RIM-BLADES alloy wheel protector
Replies: 4
Views: 1027

Re: RIM-BLADES alloy wheel protector

I don't understand. presumably they protrude more than the rim so are more likely to damage so you end up with broken rimblades.
by SCORPION
Wed 23 Jan, 2013 19:13
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Budget 5w-30 Oil
Replies: 18
Views: 4601

Re: Budget 5w-30 Oil

geminimustang wrote:.As long as it's fully synthetic,there won't be a problem.
My jumper is fully synthetic but I wouldn't put it in my engine.
by SCORPION
Fri 24 Aug, 2012 12:06
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: French Law and Satnavs
Replies: 5
Views: 1865

Re: French Law and Satnavs

I have a TOMTOM ONE XL. I am going to France in September but TT does not support TT ONE. I have two options: 1) Remove all French cameras 2) Change camera warnings to Danger Zones Has anyone successfuly done either or both ? There are various websites (some in French) offering free updates but I wi...
by SCORPION
Fri 24 Aug, 2012 11:46
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Taxed & SORN Z1's - Vaguely interesting
Replies: 6
Views: 2111

Re: Taxed & SORN Z1's - Vaguely interesting

I used to tax mine for 12 months but since they started hiking the "road fund" licence I get a re fund and sorn Nov - Feb. I don't use it when there's salt on the road.This year it will probably sorn October as well as I will run out of miles by then - off to South of France in September.
by SCORPION
Fri 08 Jun, 2012 16:54
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 attendance at Silverstone Classic ZedFest 21st July
Replies: 106
Views: 24872

Re: Z1 attendance at Silverstone Classic ZedFest 21st July

Hi Jamal
Put me down for the Sunday cruise, please.
Chris
by SCORPION
Tue 29 May, 2012 09:45
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 20 – 22 July 2012, Silverstone Circuit
Replies: 455
Views: 178415

Re: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 20 – 22 July 2012, Silverstone Circuit

Ditto survivalist:
Tickets and pass ordered(fot Sauturday), so can I please register myself for the parking/display and the parade lap. Looking forward to meeting some fellow Z enthusiasts and thanks to those involved for all the organising.

See you there
Chris
by SCORPION
Tue 29 May, 2012 09:41
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 attendance at Silverstone Classic ZedFest 21st July
Replies: 106
Views: 24872

Re: Z1 attendance at Silverstone Classic ZedFest 21st July

Tickets booked for Saturday.
Staying Friday and Saturday night in Silverstone village with my favourite daughter.
by SCORPION
Tue 22 May, 2012 14:37
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 attendance at Silverstone Classic ZedFest 21st July
Replies: 106
Views: 24872

Re: Z1 attendance at Silverstone Classic ZedFest 21st July

How many Z1's are going ?
30 would be a nice number and more than ever before in the UK I would think.
by SCORPION
Tue 01 May, 2012 16:55
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 attendance at Silverstone Classic ZedFest 21st July
Replies: 106
Views: 24872

Re: Z1 attendance at Silverstone Classic ZedFest 21st July

There's a strong possibility I'll be there, my daughter has just moved to Silverstone village. It would be rude not to visit her so I'll probably go down on friday and attend the Fest on Saturday - available for Sunday cruise.
by SCORPION
Tue 03 Jan, 2012 11:56
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: removing body parts and rivets
Replies: 18
Views: 3946

To access the door panel you need to remove 1st the rear wing then the sill panels. There's not much left after that so I would think it becomes obvious.

http://www.bmwz1.co.uk/z1doors.htm
http://www.bmwz1.co.uk/z1body.htm

Oop's just reread the original post - you've probably got this far already.
by SCORPION
Mon 07 Nov, 2011 19:22
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Stubborn wheel nuts:(
Replies: 8
Views: 1095

A mechanic friend of mine bought a massive Snap-on bar for undoing wheel nuts - the leverage was brilliant, the socket split in half ! :bawl:
by SCORPION
Tue 25 Oct, 2011 09:36
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: Solar Charger
Replies: 8
Views: 2682

Actually it's not like that, if we generate excess power it feeds into the grid and in doing so winds the meter back so it's stored for night time. If we go on holiday we will end up with a negative consumption.This is normal if you have the old style meter. I suspect a man will knock on the door ve...
by SCORPION
Mon 24 Oct, 2011 18:52
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: Solar Charger
Replies: 8
Views: 2682

We've just had Solar PV panels installed on the house. They only generate power when the sun shines on them, currently (?) between 9 am and 6pm. They will generate on cloudy days but obviously significantly less and again only when in the line of the sun's rays.