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andyhallas

My wife's car: 2006 (56 plate) BMW E86 Z4 3.0 SI Sport in Montego Blue with black carpets and mats, Light Grey electric memory seats and silver dash trim. 2 owners, 79,800 miles, FSH next service due in 12,600 miles. MOT till 12 September 2018 (no advisories). £9495 Manual transmission, Electric fol...

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Hi Jamal, Selling price was at the bottom end of what I hoped but I'm not unhappy with the result. I don't particularly like selling cars privately as I don't wish to be tied to being home to show people cars and I know with the Z I would have got a lot of tyre kickers and tourists. I was originally...

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Hello all,

My car sold at auction yesterday for £21,200.

I have left a note for the new owner where, amongst other things, I strongly urge them to join this site. I hope we shall hear from them soon.

All the best,

Andy

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Here's the listing: http://www.classiccarauctions.co.uk/bmw-z1 Thanks for your messages Sam & Jamal - I shall miss being part of such a special club (although I hope I won't be shunned completely!). I hear what you are saying Sam but whilst I don't particularly need the money, I do need the spac...

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Hello all, Thought I'd let you know ahead of it being advertised. My car shall be up for sale in the CCA Auction at Carfest on 29th August. It has been an extremely hard decision for me to put my car up for sale but the reality is that I have had such little use from the car for the last couple of y...

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Alpina is now sold.

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Ha - always possible Felix.

Although I'm not sure the three pointed star would want a bunch of tasty beemers rocking up. It might embarass them!

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Apologies for this not being a Z related post. I am selling the other car (Alpina B3 Biturbo) as my employer is furnishing me with an A45 AMG. Given that you lot like an unusual, limited number and head turning motor, I hoped someone on here might be interested. Here's the ad: http://thealpinaregist...

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Jet,

As per - I'm in if the date works

1. Pat - Leather Care and Panel Repair
2. Chris (Scorpion) - Doors
3. Chris S
4. Richard (Motorhead)
5. Keith (Green Genie)
6. Ivor (A1Z1)
7. Felix (aka Felix)
8. Andy Hallas

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Names submitted and approved by our security. I expect to meet you at the Fox on Saturday but if I get held up for any reason, head to the factory at 1300hrs and report in at the security gate. They will give you visitors passes and direct you to parking. Jet has my mobile number in case of any issu...

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Thanks for the details everyone. Other halves/+1's will be OK to attend as well. I have 17 people for the tour as follows: sfh3l +1 Pat Slade Motorhead +1 Jet Green Genie a1z1 +1 DPW +1 Chris S Ian M felix +1 Bluebaur +1 If you are missing from the list or wish to add a +1 please let me know ASAP. R...

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Regarding names for the Lotus tour, thanks to those who have sent their details.

I guess I'm still missing a fair few. I need names before close of play on Wednesday and I'm afraid it will be a case of 'If your name isn't down, you're not coming in'

Cheers,

Andy

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Afternoon all, For those attending the tour around the Lotus factory I shall require the following information (please PM to me if you prefer not to put it on the thread): Full Name ZRoadster Profile Name Occupation The reason for asking for occupation is that I am not allowed to bring anyone round ...

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Afternoon all,

Looking forwards to catching up with you at the end of August.

I'm afraid I won't make it to the hotel but I'll see you here in Enstone for the LF1 tour.

Jet - we shall need to hook up sometime in mid-July to sort out the details.

Cheers,

Andy

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Afternoon all.

3/4 August is no good - shutdown starts on Monday 5th so it is likely that the gates will be shut over the weekend to allow for the beginning of maintenance work.

31 August/1 Sept could be a goer.

Jet - give me the nod and I can make some enquiries

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Apologies RT - Lotus F1 is in the Cotswolds (what was Toleman/Benetton/Renault). Roads here are good providing you can dodge the potholes Jamal - I'm sure we could sort something assuming the timing works. 17/18 August is definitely out as that falls in the factory shutdown window (and I shall proba...

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I don't know it but it is about 10 minutes down the road from where I am sat. I can check it out for you if you wish Jet.

If you went for that.....Lotus F1 factory tour anyone?

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Reading a piece on the Renault Alpine GTA pointed me to a website called 'How many left'. So of course....

http://howmanyleft.co.uk/vehicle/bmw_z1#!tax

I like the seasonal ebb and flow between taxed and SORN

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That's the one Jet.

Or Toleman, Benetton or Renault if you prefer.

We have a bit more F1 experience these days and a decent budget but I like to think we're still punching above our weight (nice to have McLaren and Merc behind us in the constructors)

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Hagarty are worth a look.

The policy is very solid and they have always been the lowest quote I have found.

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Don't tell me you've seen that video Jamal - damn!! I thought I'd hushed it up.

Thanks for the tip RT

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Afternoon all, I haven't been able to do my annual clean and spruce up of the Z's interior and chances are I won't have the time before the Silson Classic. Does anyone have a good experience of a company or individual to do this? The main thing is getting the Nubuck cleaned and 'fluffed' but the lea...

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Oooh - I did miss that RT.

Was the Tortoise OK??

Hence the change from green to black for you.

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I was in Italy for the best part of 2 years RT.

Got back to the UK in November last year. Just emerged after the usual winter of work enforced hibernation.

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He is at that - you can never have too much Adam Ant

(I got the tickets for the Roadmender before I knew about the event at the classic - doh!!)

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Pic of the new beastie attached (hopefully).

Yes Jet - I make some mean pasta these days and I have a cellar (a.k.a. cupboard under the stairs) crammed with Sangiovese.

Working near Enstone now as Kimi's drinking buddy

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Hello all, I've been away for a good while but I'm back, not only on the forum but in the UK. No big news from me. The Z is in fine fettle although I had to replace the heater unit which was a bit of a faff. There's a new addition to the family in the shape of an Alpina B3 Biturbo (E92 shape) which ...

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I'll be there on Saturday.

Friday night in Northampton to see Adam Ant at the Roadmender!!

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Just booked my ticket for the Saturday.

If anyone's interested - Adam Ant is playing in Northampton on the Friday night!!

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Ciao Bruno, I had the same problem and on Michael's (Stoertie) advice, I simply put a couple of washers/packers between the panel and the fixing position to space the bodywork up. This has stopped the doors pushing on the panel and my cracks have stopped growing. Stoertie advised against playing wit...

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Cheers Michael - great advice as always.

With the fan it certainly sounds like the bearing is gone and that's what my mechanic mate reckoned too. Will check out the easy option first though!!

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Felix,

If you're on the case for lens screws I'd be in the market for some too.

Otherwise I'll just have to creep up to Bologna at the dead of night with my screwdriver.

BBZ - if you have no use for the Amber screws I'd be happy to make you an offer for them.

Cheers,

Andy

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Evening chaps, Greetings from a flippin' hot Italia Just like a bad friend, I've not been in touch for ages and now I've got a problem I'm coming knocking on your collective doors! Did a run back to the UK the other week for an MOT and service but have 2 issues I need to sort. 1. The heater/ventilat...

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Got the Z from blighty to bella Italia in one piece. Had a few hairy oments in the Jura mountains but nothing too bad. A few pics for those who like that sort of thing. Jura Mountains: http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/oo131/meltonbigcat/Z%20Europe/IMG_3126.jpg Lake Lugano: http://i369.photobucket....

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Thanks for your thoughts and for the pic TJS. Jet - Although not on British shores, still on British plates. I hope that counts for something. On that point - Hagerty will let you keep your car 365 days a year overseas. Your MOT must be up to date and an extra 50 quid premium but fairly reasonable I...

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A quick question for those of you who have driven your car on the continent. How necessary do you think it is to have the lights biased for driving on the right? I ask as the Z finally comes to Italy this weekend (yay) but I arrive in the UK late on Friday and depart early Saturday. I'm tempted not ...

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Chaps, Used to be in this sort of game myself. A couple of points to note: 1. Panel fit is a swine and will never be as good as the original 2. Epoxy resin yellows over time - even the high gloss cosmetic resins with stabilisers will yellow because of UV. The problem is made worse on parts like a bo...

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TT - sound advice as ever. I brought the daily driver over via the Mont Blanc tunnel - was an easy enough drive but didn't take in any of the scenary - was just trying to cane it over ASAP. Seemed a good omen when I entered the tunnel in freezing fog and exited into glorious Italian sunshine With th...

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Ciao regazzi and a belated Buon Anno, I've had the usual winter of never seeing daylight but with the added mystery of being in a country where I can't speak the language and generally have no idea what's going on. All good fun though. I haven't seen the Zed for about 2 months as it is locked up bac...

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Jet, If my car is still in the UK when the tour happens I shall be there - wherever you choose to hold it. However, I am hoping to get the car across to Italy once the silly season is over so will probably be installed in my nice garage over here from March onwards. Once my car is over here it won't...

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Won't make it I'm afraid. Making the trip to London by train now.

Have fun peeps.

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Off to pastures new. Shall hopefully be helping STR beat their big brother by 2011!

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Jet - you are a persuasive man!

Reckon I should be able to stick my head in on the way back as long as the lure of my mother's Sunday lunch doesn't lead me to an afternoon coma.

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Thanks for the advice guys. I think taking the car over and sticking with UK plates is probably the way to go, at least for the first 6 months or so. Just need to find an apartment with a nice garage. And Jet - a Z tour that comes to me is always appreciated and I'm sure another factory tour can be ...

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I used to live in Great Bardfield (just down the road from Finchingfield) and had the pleasure of driving the roads round there regularly. They really live up to their reputation! Jet - I'm probably 50/50 at the mo'. An impending change in job and country means I have rather a few loose ends to tie ...

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I'll be out there for 3 years minimum and I don't have the time to drive back to the UK every so often.

If I'm going to take the Z I'd want to do it properly.

andyhallas

Your thoughts and/or advice appreciated. Looks like I'll be moving to Italy in the new year for a decent chunk of time. I can see that leaving me with 3 options for the Z. 1. I can sell up. This is not really and option. 2. I can garage the car in the UK and only have occasional use. 3. I can take t...

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Ben,

Have to admit that I thought it would look awful in Matt Black but I'm pleasantly surprised. It looks like they've done an excellent job of the vinyl. I look forwards to seeing it in the flesh sometime soon.

Andy

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Ben,

Don't do stick on carbon fibre. It looks seriously crap. Better doing those bits in matt black.

If I had more time I'd look into sorting you out with some of the proper stuff but I barely have time to breathe at the mo'

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Vinyl wrapping sounds like a good option to me. I couldn't promise but I think the vinyl would cope very well with the expansion of the panels and it also has good properties for stone chip and scuff protection. It is being increasingly used for F1 panels these days partly for turnaround time but al...

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