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by DavidM
Sun 03 Feb, 2008 18:04
Forum: Z4M roadster and Z4m coupé
Topic: Car change time... ... insight please from MZ4 owners
Replies: 14
Views: 5312

Cheapest approved used Cayman is at least 6k outside of the budget - for a model with 55k on the clock!
by DavidM
Sun 03 Feb, 2008 16:26
Forum: Z4M roadster and Z4m coupé
Topic: Car change time... ... insight please from MZ4 owners
Replies: 14
Views: 5312

I dream of those kind of figures - if I get 19 mpg I have been driving like Miss Daisy

:D
by DavidM
Thu 31 Jan, 2008 14:38
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: If you fancy the Isle of Man - April 24th - 27th 2008
Replies: 8
Views: 2176

SpunkyM wrote:Confirmed! Please PM or mail me with payment details. Looking forward to meeting you all 8-)
Details sent
by DavidM
Wed 30 Jan, 2008 18:32
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: If you fancy the Isle of Man - April 24th - 27th 2008
Replies: 8
Views: 2176

SpunkyM wrote:David, I am interested in the last place if still available? Just need to check with the missis tonight to make sure we are not double booked. Looks like a great meet.
Still available - but with your name now on it
by DavidM
Tue 29 Jan, 2008 19:17
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Just had a bit of a go with a z4
Replies: 36
Views: 2765

The M5 driver didn't make it past the finishing post by all accounts from that photo
by DavidM
Tue 29 Jan, 2008 19:16
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: If you fancy the Isle of Man - April 24th - 27th 2008
Replies: 8
Views: 2176

Now it is one place left - it's a really good trip - like Wales, the Lakes and Southern Ireland rolled into one This is the video from last years visit - which brings back many happy memories The reason for the Top Gun music was that we named the three wings after Top Gun pilots - and thought this w...
by DavidM
Tue 29 Jan, 2008 18:19
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: If you fancy the Isle of Man - April 24th - 27th 2008
Replies: 8
Views: 2176

If you fancy the Isle of Man - April 24th - 27th 2008

There are two places which have become available on the trip that I am running in April <img src=http://www.travelphoto.net/a-photo-a-day/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2006/06/isle-of-man-7a800.jpg border=1 /> April 24th - 27th 2008 Following the success of last year's trip, the end of April, will s...
by DavidM
Tue 22 Jan, 2008 21:27
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Would you swap your M roadster for a 3.0ltr Z4?
Replies: 22
Views: 2722

Phil wrote:Do you steal lots of cars then -------- :lol: :lol:
The last one was a black Z3M with a red interior - took it, gave it a hard spanking, and got it back in the garage without the owner knowing

:shock:
by DavidM
Tue 22 Jan, 2008 20:12
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Would you swap your M roadster for a 3.0ltr Z4?
Replies: 22
Views: 2722

PVR wrote:Dario - small correction, he is hard on his cars. He is brutal on rentals ... :D
How many times have you heard me say that it should be a case of "drive it like you stole it"

:D
by DavidM
Tue 22 Jan, 2008 19:08
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Would you swap your M roadster for a 3.0ltr Z4?
Replies: 22
Views: 2722

Yes I would have, wouldn't I ... I bet Cheddar is still ringing from my exclamation of F*** as I missed the gear ... but yours has a new exhaust and an ECU remap - so it's not a like for like with standard car against standard car ... the newer 3.0 in standard guise was able to hold it's own against...
by DavidM
Wed 16 Jan, 2008 20:56
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Zed Crowd....Kent & Sussex Run
Replies: 93
Views: 11675

Draw a line chaps - as with most things on the internet, the context of the comment is often lost - get the thread back on topic and take a few things away from it ... We had a great time on Sunday and there are more being planned ... The posted photos look great ... Shabs made an impression on the ...
by DavidM
Wed 16 Jan, 2008 13:49
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Zed Crowd....Kent & Sussex Run
Replies: 93
Views: 11675

Not wishing to fan the fueled flames :lol: but I think I understand what Giles means, and I guess he would be more comfortable attending one where he knows the other drivers, rather than driving with complete strangers? I don't think that knowing the other drivers would make that much difference - ...
by DavidM
Sun 06 Jan, 2008 12:05
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: January 13th 2008 - New Years Run - Kent and Sussex
Replies: 22
Views: 4186

Re: kent & sussex Meet

Has the meeting place been finalised. :lol: I hope it's a great run, anyway -- may the sunshine be plentiful and the scameras non-existent! 8-) It was finalised and details circuated over a week ago - Menus are being sent out today - it's now 30 cars with their names down - and we've had interest f...
by DavidM
Mon 10 Dec, 2007 16:37
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: ZedCars - Site Access
Replies: 45
Views: 5909

Our settings are no different to http://www.mtorque.co.uk/ (B3MW) as was or a number of other sites - it was collectively agreed that these were the settings that we were happy with

The information posted above by Gary is identical to that posted on http://www.zed-cars.eu
by DavidM
Sun 09 Dec, 2007 10:16
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: January 13th 2008 - New Years Run - Kent and Sussex
Replies: 22
Views: 4186

Yup - cheers Giles
by DavidM
Sat 08 Dec, 2007 12:35
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: January 13th 2008 - New Years Run - Kent and Sussex
Replies: 22
Views: 4186

Since the starting point seems to be a point of contention amongst Gazza and others - allow me to explain the reason for putting off the decision of where to start ... and muddying the waters between the two ... The two station car parks are 5 - 10 minutes apart - the one that is more convenient for...
by DavidM
Thu 24 May, 2007 13:43
Forum: Site Announcements and Feedback
Topic: Links to other Zed related web sites
Replies: 8
Views: 3802

There was one recent issue of another sitte being blatantly promoted here that was deemed out of order, Which is how the whole discussion started - but then in emails between myself and Tim - which I am certain you saw - the whole thing got broadened to general linking between sites and a flat refu...
by DavidM
Sat 14 Apr, 2007 19:51
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Posting Ho's
Replies: 55
Views: 3802

Times change - and the site has changed accordingly - who wants to talk about driving their car or arranging a meet when instead you can instead talk about ice cream, polishing your car, jodhpurs or anything else that is not car related ... I for one vote for ice cream ...
by DavidM
Thu 12 Apr, 2007 17:39
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Let's see your custom wheels on Z3M
Replies: 21
Views: 2838

Take a look here:- http://www.zvolution.com/Z3Faq/wheels/wheels.htm Dave L Unless I am very much mistaken, the pics of the Breyton Magic Racings there, are DavidMs old Z3M! 8-) Yes they are ... achillestang - I tried 19" Breytons - for two weeks the ride was very hard - luckily I had a wheel d...
by DavidM
Thu 12 Apr, 2007 15:50
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Problems Registering on the Z4um..
Replies: 12
Views: 3287

spokey wrote:What's wrong with zroadster.net? :?
Nothing at all ... but z4um ... z4-who - there used to be a forum of that name - now all I know of is zeeforummmmm - a place somewhat like parts of the middle east - occupied by Americans :D
by DavidM
Thu 12 Apr, 2007 15:08
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Let's see your custom wheels on Z3M
Replies: 21
Views: 2838

I had Breyton Magic Racings on mine - and they looked fab
by DavidM
Thu 12 Apr, 2007 15:06
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Problems Registering on the Z4um..
Replies: 12
Views: 3287

T'is a shame, because now I actually have a z4 and want to join in... You could - in the meantime join the forum that organises events for Z3 & Z4 drivers, is made up of a lot of ex-z4um members and is foccused on the European and UK community ... that'd be http://www.zed-cars.eu - and SundayDr...
by DavidM
Tue 10 Apr, 2007 21:11
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Is this a good deal? 02 S54 Roadster BMWAUC
Replies: 24
Views: 2763

Now I have just been on a nostalgia trip and dug out photos of my Imola Red Z3M and also the photos of the three of them together :| And??????????? Go DM goooooooooo :wink: Ahhh Paula - just a trip down memory lane ... I still have a stunning M Roadster in the garage - and it's still Imola Red - an...
by DavidM
Tue 10 Apr, 2007 19:36
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Is this a good deal? 02 S54 Roadster BMWAUC
Replies: 24
Views: 2763

Now I have just been on a nostalgia trip and dug out photos of my Imola Red Z3M and also the photos of the three of them together :|
by DavidM
Mon 09 Apr, 2007 21:36
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: 28 Apr 07: The Leicestershire Lunge
Replies: 43
Views: 7617

garyw wrote:... a looney in a pink Z4M :roll:
It's not pink ... :lol:
by DavidM
Mon 09 Apr, 2007 15:47
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: 28 Apr 07: The Leicestershire Lunge
Replies: 43
Views: 7617

I'll be blasting around a certain island sans speed limits - sorry :D
by DavidM
Sun 08 Apr, 2007 18:21
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Black beauty
Replies: 17
Views: 3308

Alex L wrote:
myredzed wrote:
What front spoiler have you got fitted there?
Looks like an ///M bumper to me
No - it looks like the AC Schnitzer one - and judging by the wheels - I guess it all matches
by DavidM
Fri 06 Apr, 2007 09:02
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: A certain little lady called Charlotte....
Replies: 28
Views: 3137

So do the digits - that will be your annual mileage :D
by DavidM
Fri 06 Apr, 2007 08:09
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: A certain little lady called Charlotte....
Replies: 28
Views: 3137

I have had MIL1699 for 8 years now - and it always makes me smile - it cost me £200 at the time and does not actually mean a lot apart from the MIL part - worth it - yes to me
by DavidM
Wed 04 Apr, 2007 13:22
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Auto Express wax test - surprising results
Replies: 37
Views: 4542

There is something up there ... The Gloss Guard is something you put over the top a waxed car - and reading the TurtleWax site - so is the winning product ... they describe it as ... Top coat application suitable for use after traditional wax polish, or for application on new paintwork So correct me...
by DavidM
Sat 31 Mar, 2007 20:54
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Be honest
Replies: 19
Views: 4277

It seems to sit very high on the wheels - big gap between the tyre and the arches ...
by DavidM
Sat 31 Mar, 2007 14:56
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: A certain little lady called Charlotte....
Replies: 28
Views: 3137

Alfie wrote:That's when I was away on holiday, sorry.
That just demonstrates a total lack of dedication - you should have returned and read every thread that had been posted in your absence in detail - even the lounge/conservatory/bar/toilet/outhouse one

:wink:
by DavidM
Sat 31 Mar, 2007 14:33
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: A certain little lady called Charlotte....
Replies: 28
Views: 3137

He did - muppet :lol:

Here »
by DavidM
Fri 30 Mar, 2007 19:44
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Any advice for a track day novice?
Replies: 42
Views: 2843

Well Oulton Park is about 1/2 the price of Brands Hatch ... And I just checked the price list ... these are for a weekend in June Full circuit is £13000 plus there is a limit of 35 cars on track - which ideally means you run sessions - assuming two sessions in an hour - that is about £190 each perso...
by DavidM
Fri 30 Mar, 2007 19:27
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Any advice for a track day novice?
Replies: 42
Views: 2843

Dan, if you don't mind ringing Oulton Park and finiding out just how many car's we'd need to enter to pull it off, then we can go ahead with a new thread and get this function rolling! "yay" :D Prepare to fall off your seat - I asked Brands Hatch the same question - and got pricing for th...
by DavidM
Thu 29 Mar, 2007 17:55
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: New Z4 - Spyshots
Replies: 13
Views: 1240

estocks wrote:There is a video of this car I've watched this week. I can't find it now. :sad:
I posted a link to the video here - this week »
by DavidM
Wed 21 Mar, 2007 22:58
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Sports car tax
Replies: 94
Views: 6959

smartypants wrote:Is that a burkha you are wearing David? :D
It can be whatever you want it to be :wink:
by DavidM
Wed 21 Mar, 2007 22:47
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Sports car tax
Replies: 94
Views: 6959

whiteminks wrote:Mine's a 2002 2.2 ............ life's a bitch and then you die :wink:
Mines made me into this ...

Image

I used to be meek and mild - I blame Gordon "The Pie Eater" Brown
by DavidM
Wed 21 Mar, 2007 22:46
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Latest record industry court case will encourage piracy ...
Replies: 12
Views: 1057

Music wants to be free ... usually free on a a site hosted in Romania or Russia
by DavidM
Wed 21 Mar, 2007 19:06
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Sports car tax
Replies: 94
Views: 6959

.....what is considered to be responsible..... :roflmao: And no one could EVER consider David to be responsible ...!!!! A. In fact Gordon Brown has made me feel like a total eco-terrorist therefore to continue my reign of eco-terror I am going to buy a CO2 emitting petrol chainsaw and go on a tree-...
by DavidM
Wed 21 Mar, 2007 17:08
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Sports car tax
Replies: 94
Views: 6959

the Z4M has something like 292g/km so falls into Group G At least I feel that I am really getting my money's worth for the rise in tax - there is no dicking about, the Z4M flies in the face of being green and sticks four fat tail-pipes to the tree-huggers - I am dumping more than half again of what...
by DavidM
Wed 14 Mar, 2007 23:04
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: I love my M coupe
Replies: 7
Views: 1296

brenmona wrote:LOL i'll have to get back to you on that :-)
Please feel free to keep any further "lurve" information to yourself - I don't want to hear any sordid exhaust tales or you provocatively licking the rear quarter panels ...

:lol:
by DavidM
Wed 14 Mar, 2007 22:57
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: I love my M coupe
Replies: 7
Views: 1296

uh huh - love or lurve....
by DavidM
Wed 14 Mar, 2007 22:55
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: The Stig...
Replies: 23
Views: 1963

Used to be Perry McCarthy, not sure who it is now. Apparently there are a few of them ... that are called on for different things and also dependant upon availability ... But this is a fairly good writeup of theories too The identity of the new Stig has not been officially revealed. In a Winter Oly...
by DavidM
Wed 14 Mar, 2007 22:47
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: What's the term for a group of Zed's...
Replies: 29
Views: 2856

A clutch of zedZ ?
by DavidM
Mon 12 Mar, 2007 12:50
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Trackday Cadwell Park
Replies: 15
Views: 2441

Giles wrote:Yep I booked some weeks back, this will be my 4th Cadwell BMWCC pilgrimage, each year in a different car (Charlotte, Nemesis, M5 and this year the Lotus) 8-)
Odd behaviour ... you are taking a Lotus to a BMW Car Club organized trackday - how very strange - I hope that you'd have taken the Z4M Coupé
by DavidM
Sun 11 Mar, 2007 10:13
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Zymol Wax
Replies: 4
Views: 1439

garyw wrote:I'm sure David Miles was a committed Zymol man at one point, apart from he's obviously always committed :roll: :lol:
Prior to use get some more advice, its not a cheap wax to waste.
I was now I use a variety of products from Poorboys & top it off with Chemical Guys Butter Wet Wax
by DavidM
Sat 10 Mar, 2007 11:08
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Refurb of S54 shadowline wheels in South East?
Replies: 8
Views: 1319

Daz wrote:Any ideas on price so I can use it as a bargaining tool!
£55 quid for me and they did local pickup and drop-off - which they should be able to do for you as well
by DavidM
Fri 09 Mar, 2007 19:12
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Refurb of S54 shadowline wheels in South East?
Replies: 8
Views: 1319

Not the Shadow Chrome - I upgraded the Z3M to expensive Breytons instead - but I had to use them recently- they offered a two day service - and the quality is A1 - you would not know that the wheel had been marked
by DavidM
Thu 08 Mar, 2007 21:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Playstation 3
Replies: 30
Views: 1717

Straight_Six wrote:... peddle stool ...
Pedestal surely ...

But I agree with your sentiment - Mike is a crotchety old man :twisted: