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by PaulI
Thu 20 Sep, 2018 14:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: All comments and suggestions welcomed!!
Replies: 7
Views: 2797

Re: All comments and suggestions welcomed!!

Check the spare wheel, the cradle and all the parts, and that's its all installed nice and firm!
by PaulI
Wed 29 Nov, 2017 16:47
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Broken suspension springs ??
Replies: 19
Views: 8575

Re: Broken suspension springs ??

I had my first MOT spring failure this year on my trusty Astra wagon. I bought a new pair, watched a YouTube video, and replaced both sides in under 1 hour myself1 Just jacked up the rear, let handbrake off and then there is enough room to wiggle the spring out, and pop the new one in.
by PaulI
Wed 29 Nov, 2017 16:17
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Making hard decision
Replies: 26
Views: 15297

Re: Making hard decision

Hi Tilly, can you let me know about your Z3M when the time comes, I could well be in the market for a LHD example! I should really be encouraging you to keep it, I still have my 92 325i convertible plus my Z3!
by PaulI
Wed 29 Nov, 2017 16:03
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Control arm replacement
Replies: 9
Views: 6220

Re: Control arm replacement

I'm just about to embark on the same job! I too have got to the point where everything is disconnected, except the central ball joint. This is mainly due to my 22mm socket being just too chunky to fit on the nut with the knuckle joint above it, so I'm in the process of buying a smaller profile socke...
by PaulI
Sat 11 Nov, 2017 14:52
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Import Z3s
Replies: 14
Views: 7407

Re: Import Z3s

Check out this import for condition! Stunning! https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201706286860426?make=BMW&model=Z3&sort=sponsored&advertising-location=at_cars&postcode=kt130rz&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&radius=1500&page=1
by PaulI
Sat 11 Nov, 2017 14:41
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Import Z3s
Replies: 14
Views: 7407

Re: Import Z3s

The Japanese tend to maintain their cars to a very high standard, always clean and original dealer servicing, I'd have no problem buying a Japanese import at all.
by PaulI
Sat 11 Nov, 2017 13:32
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: A returned member
Replies: 16
Views: 9896

Re: A returned member

Nice colour, good choice!
by PaulI
Thu 26 Oct, 2017 11:52
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: silver z3 53 plate whitchurch
Replies: 6
Views: 5463

Re: silver z3 53 plate whitchurch

I imported a new Z3 in 1998 from Australia, and remember at the DVLA there was a discussion as to what plate it should receive. Someone in the office in North London said it was the build date and they needed that info from BMW, but she was then overruled by another who said it was the date I purcha...
by PaulI
Tue 27 Jun, 2017 12:30
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: New owner
Replies: 5
Views: 5998

Re: New owner

Welcome!

All those faults sound like normal running an old car issues! Does seem like a never ending restoration, but with the plus that most Z3s don't depreciate so all should work out.
by PaulI
Wed 24 May, 2017 11:04
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Illuminated gearstick replacement
Replies: 3
Views: 1438

Re: Illuminated gearstick replacement

I think 96-98 cars had the plug, but not 99 on. Not 100% sure that its fact, but that's what I have found.
by PaulI
Thu 16 Mar, 2017 19:33
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted - Fiji Green hardtop
Replies: 14
Views: 5463

Re: Wanted - Fiji Green hardtop

Hi Paul, I have a z3 hardtop in hellrot red with screws and fixing spanner, has heated screen.Comes with Storage trolley .In very good condition. Reason for sale, I have sold my car .£500 o.n.o Ladders Hi Ladders, thanks for the offer, I'm going to hold off buying a hardtop for a few months, just s...
by PaulI
Thu 16 Feb, 2017 19:48
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 3.0 M Sport for sale
Replies: 32
Views: 11045

Re: Z3 3.0 M Sport for sale

That is a seriously nice car. Just love the colour combination, Lotusweiss in good condition is so nice.
by PaulI
Sun 05 Feb, 2017 19:10
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: BMW Z3 with Tanin Red Leather Interiors
Replies: 3
Views: 2077

Re: BMW Z3 with Tanin Red Leather Interiors

Do you have a set of LHD headlamps from that car? Thanks
by PaulI
Tue 24 Jan, 2017 11:30
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted Z3 Roadster
Replies: 23
Views: 5848

Re: Wanted Z3 Roadster

The rule of being a dealer in cars, is that you buy as cheap as possible, you remove anything from the car that you can make a few extra £££s on, you give it a valet, then offer it for sale for the highest price you think you can get away with. First customer will come in and pick holes in the car (...
by PaulI
Tue 24 Jan, 2017 10:50
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 Tonneau Cover
Replies: 5
Views: 1620

Re: Z3 Tonneau Cover

Yes, it costs a little time to put on, then take off again, a minute or 2, but still good to do if you are taking a leisurely drive out.
by PaulI
Mon 23 Jan, 2017 20:35
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted Z3 Roadster
Replies: 23
Views: 5848

Re: Wanted Z3 Roadster

I'm a big fan of Dakar Yellow, and went to see this one last week, it looked delicious, and the garage said that I wouldn't be able to tell the difference from a car just a couple of years old. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201701131270897?postcode=kt130rz&colour=Yellow&make=...
by PaulI
Mon 23 Jan, 2017 20:12
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 Tonneau Cover
Replies: 5
Views: 1620

Re: Z3 Tonneau Cover

Every car had one of these from new, but were hardly used, taken out of the car, and then lost.

Makes a Z3 look complete with the hood down, well worth buying one.
by PaulI
Tue 03 Jan, 2017 11:33
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted - Fiji Green hardtop
Replies: 14
Views: 5463

Re: Wanted - Fiji Green hardtop

I'm still hopeful of finding one. When I had my original Dakar Z3 in 1999, I was thinking of buying a hardtop for it then. iirc the deal with BMW was that you could have the hardtop for £1199, and the fitting kit was an extra £125 fitted. Common colours were in stock, but the Dakar yellow top was on...
by PaulI
Tue 27 Dec, 2016 21:46
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: For sae - Exc standard headlights £80 pair
Replies: 2
Views: 1449

For sae - Exc standard headlights £80 pair

Surplus to my requirements! Standard set of headlights as illustrated. £80 plus post or pickup from Weybridge Surrey. Thanks for looking! http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp6/Z3I/SAM_1219.jpg http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp6/Z3I/SAM_1220.jpg http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp6/Z3I/SAM_122...
by PaulI
Tue 27 Dec, 2016 21:31
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted - Fiji Green hardtop
Replies: 14
Views: 5463

Wanted - Fiji Green hardtop

Thank you!