Right now you are in an enviable position. Any of the options suggested and recommended on here will offer you huge improvementOLL1E wrote:Hi, new to the ZM only had it 6 weeks. Mine came fitted with 4 x Dunlop 8080's...
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- Sun 11 Dec, 2005 14:49
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: The old chestnut ------ tyre choice
- Replies: 54
- Views: 8841
- Mon 21 Nov, 2005 10:51
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Lumpy when cold
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1459
- Mon 21 Nov, 2005 10:08
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Who here uses additional Guages?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4169
After my recent scare I aim to fit a vdo oil pressure gauge from leather z with the chrome ring and replace he clock ASAP.. I wonder if there's sufficient interest in this for a Group Buy :?: What do you think Jon (post on zmcoupe.com too) :?: I'm certainly interested. How much do you reckon this w...
- Wed 16 Nov, 2005 09:33
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: "clack"/clunk noise coming from my M
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1555
One side or both :?: Jack up the rear and remove the wheels (don't forget to chock the fronts :!: ). Then get a friend to operate the brakes so that you can try to locate the source of the noise. From your original post it sounds like you might only get the noise once from doing it this way though :?:
- Wed 16 Nov, 2005 09:24
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: 6 Speed Transmission Conversion
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1534
Carlo, I am sending my M Z3 to Istanbul for the 1000 hp conversion and I want also a 6 speed tranny. But could not find an article about the 6 speed box. IMO the box won't last very long with that much power going through it. The 6-spd is more fragile than the 5, and it isn't rebuildable, so when i...
- Wed 02 Nov, 2005 10:33
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Performance BMW - Dec Issue
- Replies: 3
- Views: 615
- Wed 02 Nov, 2005 10:12
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Exhaust system
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1790
I have the dekat Supersprint center section on mine. ACS back-box though. A decent cat-back will yield 10bhp+ on an MC/MR. The dekat only a further 3bhp (retails at £260 too), plus there is the problem with torque at 2500rpm as Jon has mentioned. 3-4000 feels great though, and if you look at where t...
- Wed 02 Nov, 2005 09:50
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: reduced mileage - suspect oxygen sensor
- Replies: 3
- Views: 609
- Wed 26 Oct, 2005 12:26
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: clutch pedal position
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1692
The rattle means your clutch release bearing is on the way out. ...You sure? If you get a rattling noise whenever the clutch pedal is depressed, which is constant but stops the instant you release said pedal (also works in neutral), then the bearing has had it. Anything else/different symptoms are ...
- Wed 26 Oct, 2005 10:15
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: clutch pedal position
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1692
...there's a little stiff spot on the pedal which makes it VERY hard to slowly push the pedal past it, I usually end up leaping forwards, then you try and compensate by dropping the clutch, and then I get that horrible rattle from the propshaft :head: The rattle means your clutch release bearing is...
- Wed 12 Oct, 2005 11:23
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: To Tint Or Not To Tint
- Replies: 35
- Views: 5385
Re: drivers ?
Flick the window down just before you reach himdmichael wrote:...there is the problem that no-one can see you driving with that smirk on your face . How can you cruise up next to someone and give him that friendly wave as you shoot past
- Tue 30 Aug, 2005 19:57
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Hi, meet XS & XL
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3267
- Tue 21 Jun, 2005 11:06
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Pay As You Go Motoring
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1596
As an aside, labour have just increased tax on business diesel. This will cost Tesco £14m this year, they have the largest distribution network in the UK. This figure equates to ALL of the profit from about 8 Superstores for 12 months :shock: This was announced within a few weeks of Tesco hitting th...
- Tue 21 Jun, 2005 10:57
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Pay As You Go Motoring
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1596
- Tue 21 Jun, 2005 10:20
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: Just Picked Up My New Car
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1645
How many miles have you got on the clock Graham :?: Although there's no obvious stiffness in my throttle pedal it could be as you said, a steady degradation that has gone unnoticed. It's been mentioned on the forums a few times too. Anybody know of the correct way to set the adjustment on a new cabl...
- Tue 21 Jun, 2005 10:12
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: rear tyre wear
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1382
- Fri 20 May, 2005 10:48
- Forum: Better Driving
- Topic: Policeman in 160mph drive
- Replies: 58
- Views: 16642
Re: hi
Whilst I'll stick where I am - I would say that did seem excessive but it's hard to gauge given we don't know the conditions.. It may have been a 30 in a hamlet - we know it was 3am - .. etc etc :| There are many roads around the country where speed limits have been lowered in recent years, often w...
- Wed 18 May, 2005 10:00
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Mark Canham
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1109
- Mon 16 May, 2005 14:47
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: ///M pinking
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3304
The Optimax near me must always be ok then...I had to put £15 of BP Ultimate (97) in the other day, and it definately didn't feel right. 'Twas even more noticable when I refilled with Optimax, the engine felt smoother as I drove off of the forecourt :!: Cheshunt Tesco isn't far from me, might try th...
- Wed 04 May, 2005 12:25
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Wheel Spacers. ????
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1742
- Wed 04 May, 2005 10:23
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: More rage with the roof down?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4053
I have my own rules for when travelling quickly to help avoid the unfortunate situation the motorist you saw was in: Are there any passengers in the possible police car ? As you approach, does it have an extra aerial on the back ? Are they wearing blue shirts (glance sideways as you pass)? Is the ca...
- Wed 04 May, 2005 10:10
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Wheel Spacers. ????
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1742
- Wed 04 May, 2005 09:55
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: More rage with the roof down?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4053
IMO many people either: a) get annoyed when other drivers are travelling fast. I fear this is on the increase as the population at large are steadily being brainwashed by our beloved 'leaders' into believing that FAST= Dangerous, irresponsible, criminal. or b) hate being overtaken regardless. It see...
- Wed 04 May, 2005 09:35
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Average Age of a z3m driver
- Replies: 62
- Views: 7183
33. I can go one better than the old 'That your Dad's car then?' comments (although now you mention it, Yella, they do seem to have stopped since I bought this one: wheels, LOUD exhaust etc). For 6 months after we moved last year I was regularly being asked by neighbours if my parents and I like it ...
- Wed 04 May, 2005 09:23
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: your next motor?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1650
I've just posted a work colleague's Vauxhall Corsa on a Corsa website for him. He has spent nearly £5k on the engine re-build alone over the last 2 years. He has finally seen sense and is now looking to buy a 'proper' performance car, a WRX STi is currently favourite. When I posted it for him, I fli...
- Wed 04 May, 2005 09:10
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Whisper,s on the strasse-info from Autocar
- Replies: 5
- Views: 926
- Wed 04 May, 2005 08:47
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Chelmsford
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1392
I'm in Harlow too. A friend of mine bought an E34 M5 two weeks ago. It was stolen on Saturday night. W***ers. Apparently the local plod were getting calls all day on Sunday from people whose cars had disappeared. Don't suppose they'll catch them, too busy changing camera films for that... Sounds lik...
- Wed 04 May, 2005 08:34
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: hol pics... a reminder why I keep doing the lottery.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1217
- Wed 04 May, 2005 08:25
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Near death experience
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2997
I first saw one at the NEC last year. It was silver, huge, awesome, imposing, breathtaking even, but also pig-ugly. I recently saw a black one at the British GT at Donnington, much more svelt looking, although I still don't think I'd be interested even if I had that kind of cash to blow on a motor. ...
- Wed 04 May, 2005 08:13
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Stickers
- Replies: 65
- Views: 5505
- Wed 04 May, 2005 07:52
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Wheel Spacers. ????
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1742
I fitted spacers to my E36 M3, non-hubcentric, and had no problems with them in terms of vibration. However I did feel that they accentuated the understeer characteristics, so I took them off. Upon fitting discs/pads to my MC recently, I found that there were spacers fitted. I've only had the car si...
- Thu 10 Mar, 2005 12:26
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: throttle bodies
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1492
...he is based in Chelmsford, Essex. He supplied a big-bore throttle body for my E30 325i a few years ago, and more recently the manifold and throttle-body for my wife's 323i. He machines the throttle-bodies and adapting plates (from polished alloy) himself and fits a larger butterfly valve. As I un...
- Wed 02 Mar, 2005 11:21
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Rain-X
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3366
- Wed 02 Mar, 2005 11:00
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: carbon 'Shark' cold air intake
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2523
You mean this one;
http://www.ecisbmw.com/product_files/in ... ntakes.htm
$239 (£125) + from $85 (£45) for a tasty looking cover. It reads as if the cover doesn't fit Euro models though .
Same question applies if anybody knows of a UK/Euro car with one of these
http://www.ecisbmw.com/product_files/in ... ntakes.htm
$239 (£125) + from $85 (£45) for a tasty looking cover. It reads as if the cover doesn't fit Euro models though .
Same question applies if anybody knows of a UK/Euro car with one of these
- Wed 02 Mar, 2005 09:13
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: carbon 'Shark' cold air intake
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2523
carbon 'Shark' cold air intake
Anybody installed or know of anybody who has installed one of these intake kits :?: Looks good value with current exchange rate (£181 GBP + shipping) ; http://www.autowerks.com/xcart/customer/product.php?productid=22168&cat=305&page=1 I emailed autowerks a few months ago, and they said that ...
- Tue 01 Mar, 2005 20:35
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Part number for number plate mount blanking plugs...
- Replies: 0
- Views: 584
Part number for number plate mount blanking plugs...
I notice that on some [all?] american cars, they don't have front number plates. From the pics I've seen, it looks like there are two blanking plugs where the number plate mount screws in.
Can anyone obtain the part number for these ?
Can anyone obtain the part number for these ?
- Mon 28 Feb, 2005 14:07
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Wheel Damage - NOT HAPPY... grrr
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2599
Couldn't agree more Russ. And on that basis Paul, you should insist on all 4 being re-conditioned at a reputable specialist alloy wheel refurbishers. The finish, when done properly, will be just as good as original so it will last just as well. You will see a difference front V rear if you only have...
- Fri 25 Feb, 2005 12:18
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Independent garages
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1073
Just got mine back from Cook's Ferry Engineering, Insp II. Recommended new rear top-mounts (bought from them for £23.50 pair), new rear tyres which I knew about (being fitted 2moro), and when the front pads become due for replacement, it'll need new discs 2. Not too bad on 48000miles. Price for the ...
- Fri 25 Feb, 2005 12:06
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: OT: small camera recommendations
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3815
:roll: Can one of you pro' photographers tell me how to adjust the 'shutter speed' on a digital :?: :dunce: I'm getting :head: with every pic that involves movement being blurred. Ok, so I'm lazy and can't be bothered to :rtm: and find out for myself. I have a Sony (boo, hiss :!: :lol:) DSC-P12 (5.0...
- Fri 25 Feb, 2005 10:05
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Now THIS is Hard Driving...
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1257
- Fri 25 Feb, 2005 09:53
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Apr 3 (Sun): 2005 ----Gathering of the MCOUPE Clans - 62 +
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5458
Re: Donington 3rd April
Thanks ZZZEMMCO, do you know if there's a junior price and 'baby' price[free!] My brother-in-law is coming and will have Conol (3) and Kaylin (7) in towZZZEMMCO wrote:I think the entrance day Gate price per ticket per person is £15.
Thanks, Mark.
- Mon 21 Feb, 2005 10:13
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: "Nikasil Effect"
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1211
- Mon 21 Feb, 2005 09:56
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Cruises part 2
- Replies: 58
- Views: 7324
- Thu 10 Feb, 2005 14:02
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: car sticker`s
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3188
I have a 'www.z3mcoupe.com' sticker in my rear off-side window. It's lettering only ie no square or rectangular backing. IMO it looks 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) . The lettering is silver, which looks sort of white, and it shows up very well, bearing in mind that the interior of a car invariably gives a dark ba...
- Sun 06 Feb, 2005 19:04
- Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
- Topic: Unreasonable Abbott
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4030
Great day. Had an 'interesting' overtake involving a Ford Cougar (3 abreast - but not for long :!: :twisted: ). Lots of rear-wheel spinning incidents :twisted: , must get new rears very soon :!: Had to miss out on the last section, unfortunately, due to losing the pack on the A21 (at least I think t...
- Sun 06 Feb, 2005 18:52
- Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
- Topic: Unreasonable Abbott
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4030
- Sat 05 Feb, 2005 22:15
- Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
- Topic: Crazy Insurance Qoute!! Help!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 9077
Do you have a friend in a lower-risk postcode who will 'lend' you his/her address for insurance purposes ? Sometimes a broker will help you out, and still use your own address for correspondance which makes things a little easier. Obviously in the event of a claim for theft from your residence (heav...
- Thu 03 Feb, 2005 13:03
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Dirty Thieves
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2958
- Thu 03 Feb, 2005 11:57
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Things always come in threes!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1339
- Thu 03 Feb, 2005 11:47
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: The looks I get!
- Replies: 36
- Views: 4696