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by BartS
Sat 20 Feb, 2010 21:43
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: FOR SALE: Y-REG Z3 3.0 - Manual - Titan Silber / 52,000 mils
Replies: 7
Views: 1533

car now sold

Hi Gary et all Car is now sold, but staying true and close to the brand Have found something a bit more comfortable for The Lovely Sarah, and have found a 325Ci convertible (yes I know a bit o drop in engine by 0.5l) with great low mileagle of 9k, taking delivery nxt saturday Once a zeddder always a...
by BartS
Wed 17 Feb, 2010 16:58
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: For Sale Z3 2.0 roadster topaz blue
Replies: 9
Views: 1131

for a fraction more

you can buy mine as well but

... have a 3.0 on offer
... is newer 2001/Y-reg
... and has the same mileage.
....£6500 ono


:dunce: :dunce: :dunce:


but I do love your "WMD" plates thought.... you may want to flock that to Dubya or Mr B liar
by BartS
Sun 14 Feb, 2010 09:58
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Buying a Z3, which engine should i go for?
Replies: 45
Views: 2859

engine range

Iffy PM sent, I have a perfect 3.0 for sale that I think could be just wat you needed. I owned from 2002 -2004 a new 1.9, and with this car I attended for 2 years many cruizes organised here on the board. Since 2004 I have owned a 3.0 model, as after 2 years i was hungrier for more. In those 7 years...
by BartS
Thu 11 Feb, 2010 21:09
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: FOR SALE: Y-REG Z3 3.0 - Manual - Titan Silber / 52,000 mils
Replies: 7
Views: 1533

hi stu yes, it will be sad to see her go, the car that is... but once we realised we drove less than 1,700 miles between a 12-month MOT interval you start to wonder if still really makes sense to keep her. we'll see how things pan out and what interest there is in the car. How is the renewed father ...
by BartS
Thu 11 Feb, 2010 18:47
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: FOR SALE: Y-REG Z3 3.0 - Manual - Titan Silber / 52,000 mils
Replies: 7
Views: 1533

Sarah is having increasingly back/sciatica problems when being a passenger in the zed so it is with some pain we have to let it go as we have realised it otherwise just does not get driven and is not doing the car justice. am looking at maybe a 330ci convertible or so, as definately want to keep som...
by BartS
Thu 11 Feb, 2010 11:31
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: FOR SALE: Y-REG Z3 3.0 - Manual - Titan Silber / 52,000 mils
Replies: 7
Views: 1533

FOR SALE: Y-REG Z3 3.0 - Manual - Titan Silber / 52,000 mils

********** EDIT CAR NOW SOLD ********* After a 5+ love affair with my titanium silver 3.0 Z3, it is time to move on to new challenges Fantastic car, very smooth engine and attended many great cruizes here on the zroadster board Bought in May 2004 from Elms BMW - 37,000 mls, with FSH Have driven less...
by BartS
Tue 12 May, 2009 21:05
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Community Links - Go-Kart fundraiser
Replies: 1
Views: 622

bump
by BartS
Mon 11 May, 2009 21:28
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Community Links - Go-Kart fundraiser
Replies: 1
Views: 622

Community Links - Go-Kart fundraiser

Fellow petrol heads, As a member/driver of our Ricoh Europe PLC "go-kart" team, I am participating in a special fundraising go-kart endurance race in the aid of Community Links, my employers preferred charity, based in East London. As a result of the fundraising activity, the Ricoh Team is...
by BartS
Sat 10 Jan, 2009 20:19
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: 7 Feb 09: Magical Mystery Tour!
Replies: 179
Views: 29315

Spokey

got your message, but am afraid we are in Yorkshire that weekend and cant make it.

Have fun, as always!!!!
by BartS
Mon 10 Nov, 2008 08:14
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Cotswold drive 9-11-08
Replies: 34
Views: 5764

a BIG thank you

Phil, Marise A big thank you from both of us for an excellent day, in excellent company! had not been on a cruize for a while but great to see all the usual suspects as well as some new faces! Now this thread just needs some pictures...... there were plenty of puddles so get out those dirrrrrrrrrrrr...
by BartS
Sat 01 Nov, 2008 17:49
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Cotswold Drive and Dine Sunday Nov 9th Menus and Details
Replies: 21
Views: 3253

Stu

tell Syl those kitchen tiles can wait.....

would be lovely to see you both
by BartS
Sun 12 Oct, 2008 13:03
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Cotswold Drive and Dine Sunday Nov 9th
Replies: 29
Views: 5696

count us in Phil

Phil

Count us both in, its been far too long since we have been on a run!

BartS & The Lovely Sarah!!!
by BartS
Sat 30 Aug, 2008 09:46
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: BMW Service Technician Apprenticeship At BMW Sytner Coventry
Replies: 60
Views: 6074

congratulations

Well done mate,

great news after having to wait 2 weeks or so!

Go on switch off that PC and go celebrate!!!

Keep the posts coming...
by BartS
Wed 19 Mar, 2008 08:18
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Yorks Run Saturday 15th March - Thanks Deano
Replies: 50
Views: 10898

Mark That is a very cool gesture by the restaurant. I am certainly happy for you to keep the extra tenner that I put in. You put plenty of time in organising the cruize. If you dont want to accept, then I would be happy to agree to donate the restaurants' refund to zroadster.net for the upkeep of th...
by BartS
Wed 19 Mar, 2008 08:16
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Saturday 5 April: Two for the Price of One!
Replies: 109
Views: 12909

Spokey Put me on as a maybe for the main run. What time do you think we will finish in the afternoon - around 4pm or later? We have a dinnner party on Saturday evening that we need to go through in the oxford area and will need to get back home, fresh up etc. If that works out I'd like to make it fo...
by BartS
Sun 16 Mar, 2008 21:34
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Yorks Run Saturday 15th March - Thanks Deano
Replies: 50
Views: 10898

Re: many thank

Saw unfortunately a Z4Coupe smashed himself up in the hard-shoulder around Notthingham, with no other cars involved.... by the amount of water on road I guessed he aquaplaned off... some serious damage all the way around, but no ambulance on side so hopefully he got away with it.... No harm done, j...
by BartS
Sun 16 Mar, 2008 13:14
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Yorks Run Saturday 15th March - Thanks Deano
Replies: 50
Views: 10898

ok some more pictures then

just a couple more than,
by BartS
Sun 16 Mar, 2008 12:08
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Yorks Run Saturday 15th March - Thanks Deano
Replies: 50
Views: 10898

many thank

Mark Many thanks for a top day out, that started for us running out of petrol 70 yards before the cruize starting point!!!. well that teaches me to finally get that fuel gauge sorted after all! Top roads, and the weather held out. As for the lunch, no worries, I was happy to put some extra money in,...
by BartS
Fri 14 Mar, 2008 08:47
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Cruise Yorkshire March 15th
Replies: 102
Views: 18495

another dirty one

Looking forward to meeting up with many familiar faces for my first cruize of 2008. Did not have a chance to wash my zed either and as we are driving up north tonight already as well, i am sure it will be truly dirty by the time we get there... Have a safe journey up and see you all on Saturday morn...
by BartS
Wed 19 Dec, 2007 05:29
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Cruise Yorkshire March 15th
Replies: 102
Views: 18495

Put us down for this please....
Mmmm Yorkshire runs alwayw put a smile on our face.....dawn raid anyone????
by BartS
Sat 15 Dec, 2007 17:02
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Open letter to Tim (Zmeagol)
Replies: 82
Views: 11684

jeez guys, i have not been online much in recent months... nothing to do with the moderation on this site and am shocked at the discussions... the forum is like any TV.....if you dont like it, switch it off or go and watch something else.... enough said and close this thread please BartS and the Lov...
by BartS
Sun 02 Dec, 2007 18:27
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Lewis Hamilton Vs. The Stig
Replies: 8
Views: 1466

the track was wet i believe on the day of the shoot, so the stig will win no doubt....
by BartS
Fri 14 Sep, 2007 21:27
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: McLaren / Ferrari Spy Story Hots Up
Replies: 29
Views: 2860

some interesting extracts from teh FIA report released today... make up your own mind http://www.fia.com/resources/documents/17844641__WMSC_Decision_130907.pdf sent and received and offering context and explanations regarding the e-mails. The e-mails show unequivocally that both Mr. Alonso and Mr. d...
by BartS
Fri 14 Sep, 2007 21:17
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: McLaren / Ferrari Spy Story Hots Up
Replies: 29
Views: 2860

call me a cynic, but given the evidence in the 16 page document that has come out today, I think McLaren can consider themselves very fortunate not to have been expelled from this seasons F1 calendar all together. still it makes me wonder how, based on the evidence that McLaren and 2 of their driver...
by BartS
Wed 12 Sep, 2007 18:19
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Free BMW M3 racing game for pc
Replies: 10
Views: 1305

just downloaded it at work, will waste my time with that quite nicely nxt week...
by BartS
Wed 12 Sep, 2007 18:18
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: Which budget sat nav is best
Replies: 40
Views: 5131

I got a BNIB TomTom910 on ebay for £220, a real bargain the dogs bollocks of sat nav, also handy if you get lost in san francisco!
by BartS
Tue 21 Aug, 2007 20:36
Forum: BMW Car Club and Z Register
Topic: Z Register
Replies: 53
Views: 29097

Zmeagol wrote:
You have to ask whether the Z Register really needs the Club!

Tim
totally agree ....

and although I have renewed my membership of the club, it is the Zroadster.net community is much closer to my heart than the BMWCC GB.
by BartS
Tue 14 Aug, 2007 10:59
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: BB's gallery
Replies: 32
Views: 4511

Chris


Very nice, pictures, some serious graft has gone into is

Are you still in my good ol home country, I was confused as I saw the car on UK reg, rather than Dutch plates and as it's a left hooker, I assume you still reside in the pays bas?
by BartS
Sun 12 Aug, 2007 09:45
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: BMWCC - Nurburgring - Robs Ring Diary
Replies: 36
Views: 5498

Rob

great write up of day 1, really enjoyed the read so far

post some pictures as well if you have a chance

Bart
by BartS
Fri 10 Aug, 2007 15:22
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Play station 3 online gaming.
Replies: 12
Views: 1671

Yes a PS3 gamer with Motorstorm here,

let me know your tag and I will ad you my buddy list!
by BartS
Tue 07 Aug, 2007 10:57
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Champagne cruise 2007
Replies: 92
Views: 13159

very jealous on you guys.... have a great trip


Enjoy the bubbly!

:cheers :cheers :cheers :cheers :cheers :cheers
by BartS
Sun 29 Jul, 2007 20:31
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: BMWCC Nurburgring Driver Training 2007
Replies: 18
Views: 1834

Sounds a fab trip Gi, have fun and looking forward to read the write up later this week!
by BartS
Sun 29 Jul, 2007 20:23
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Photo's of Dunsfold 29/07/2007
Replies: 39
Views: 7103

a couple more

a couple of different angles
by BartS
Wed 25 Jul, 2007 21:46
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Dunsfold Park - Pre Event Meet
Replies: 36
Views: 5032

08:30 ish OK for me, although I doubt we need 90mins from south mimms to Guildford?

anyhow, will see you all at south mimms
just gotta agree on meeting point (petrol station or services?)
anyhow i can PM mobile numbers etc.

see you on sunday

Bart
by BartS
Wed 25 Jul, 2007 11:47
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Dunsfold Park - Pre Event Meet
Replies: 36
Views: 5032

I could do South Mimms, although normally I would only join M25 at J21/M1 interchange but slight detour would only add what 10mins on a Sunday morning, so happy to meet there!

Anybody else...??

Bart
by BartS
Mon 23 Jul, 2007 11:49
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Dunsfold Park - Pre Event Meet
Replies: 36
Views: 5032

Similar here, I am coming down from the M1 and will join the M25 at the M1 interchange

If anybody else from Herts/Beds/Bucks driving down at that time?

Bart
by BartS
Thu 12 Jul, 2007 14:58
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Silverstone / F1 GP anyone going this weekend
Replies: 12
Views: 1389

too many pitbabes on my memory card... the missus and the moderators would never allow me to post these :cheers
by BartS
Wed 04 Jul, 2007 16:44
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Silverstone / F1 GP anyone going this weekend
Replies: 12
Views: 1389

Silverstone / F1 GP anyone going this weekend

Hi guys Just a check if anyone from the board is planning to go the Silverstone this coming weekend? We will be there on Saturday, lucky enough this time with Paddock/Paddock Club passes for the Saturday as guest of McLaren/Hilton. If anyone else going, would be great to meet up, we only live a 15mi...
by BartS
Wed 04 Jul, 2007 16:39
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: New blood for Z Register (BMW Car Club)
Replies: 10
Views: 1295

Many thanks Tim you have done a great job for the Z community in the the past years, and can feel very proud to have developed such a loyal following on zroadster.net. many z sites have come and gone, but zroadster will surely continue to be strong! Good luck to Neil and Phil you both have our full ...
by BartS
Thu 12 Apr, 2007 16:57
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: It's Gone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Replies: 4
Views: 833

sorry to see it go mate, but do stick around the forum, you never know what will appear next on your drive! :wink:
by BartS
Thu 12 Apr, 2007 16:55
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: 8-10 June 07: Norfolk and Use - ZRoadster's Big 2007 Cruise
Replies: 179
Views: 29528

cancellation

Spokey

Have sent you a PM, we have to cancel our participation unfortunately for this weekend. :head: :head: :head:

It may free up a room at the hotel which I have yet to cancel. If successful I will post an update as this may free up a a room for any new entries for the weekend blast

Bart
by BartS
Wed 04 Apr, 2007 11:56
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: A certain little lady called Charlotte....
Replies: 28
Views: 3149

plates

I think the car and plates are worth every penny and £21k is not a bad price at all things considered

... have told so to Bryn as well as my better half....






now where did i put my chequebook
by BartS
Sat 24 Feb, 2007 15:42
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Newbie with GSOH seeks Z3 3.0 buying advice!
Replies: 18
Views: 1862

Mmm May 2002 in Brussels.... could have almost been mine, as I bought my first zed in Brussels that year an imported it in the UK...

on second thoughts.. yours is a 3.0 and I imported a 1.9 at the time, but have since then changed to a 3.0 as well. You'll love it!
by BartS
Wed 14 Feb, 2007 12:04
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Windows Vista
Replies: 19
Views: 1273

Mmm am waiting for my free of charge upgrade to arrive, but have not decided yet to install it.

have seen some nice good features that even some linux users were quite impressed with and these saddos like to slag of Microsoft whatever they do...
undecided yet
by BartS
Tue 09 Jan, 2007 18:17
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: OFF TOPIC HD-DVD Player
Replies: 28
Views: 3742

Interesting post Tricky, having just gone down the route of a HD projector I was also contemplating an upsacling DVD player. I then discovered that almost all HD displays (plasmas, lcds etc) upsacle everything to their native resolution anyway (1280 x 720 in my case) so I don't really see the point...
by BartS
Tue 09 Jan, 2007 18:16
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: OFF TOPIC HD-DVD Player
Replies: 28
Views: 3742

Dual machines will have to pay royalties to both consortia and a good machine will inevitably expensive for that simple reason. That was what was said about SACD and DVD-A, but eventually it was easy (and cost effective) to get hold of a machine that played both discs. And that was for a format tha...
by BartS
Mon 08 Jan, 2007 15:35
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: OFF TOPIC HD-DVD Player
Replies: 28
Views: 3742

Technically it has been possible, however a dual player does not really solve the issue of BlueRay v HD-DVD so i would not read too much into this press statement from LG. Nice PR story, nothing more nothing less. Dual machines will have to pay royalties to both consortia and a good machine will ine...
by BartS
Fri 22 Dec, 2006 12:28
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: The Merry Christmas Thread
Replies: 106
Views: 6697

HOPE EVERYONE HAS A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR! And I'll buy a pint for anyone off Zroadster who gets to the Oddfellow's Arms in Pinner on Boxing Day evening for my Birthday...... :D With Xmas Cheer! A. are you gonna give us the address of the Oddfellow Arms in PINNER, or do want us to Google...
by BartS
Fri 08 Dec, 2006 08:55
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Final call for Zmas, December 10th, Gaydon.
Replies: 114
Views: 13944

have fun

Enjoy all guys

pretty gutted we can't make it, but it seems work has taken over recently in the weekends now as well

Enjoy the drive/dine & banter and don't post any post-event pictures, will only make me more envious

Merry X-mas to you all!

Bart & Sarah
by BartS
Tue 28 Nov, 2006 11:55
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Final call for Zmas, December 10th, Gaydon.
Replies: 114
Views: 13944

Si / all am sorry to say that Sarah and myself can no longer attend this much anticipated end of year run. work had other ideas and i was "assigned" to drive a van load of merchandise from the UK to Frankfurt on the Saturday as on Monday morning we have European press meeting there...real ...