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Thanks, I'd be keeping th fuel tank as all LPG cars start on petrol and can run on petrol whenever they want, they only switch to LPG when up to temperature or when instructed to. The reason I say about relocating the battery as if there is a whopping big tank above it which is fixed to the floor, t...

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Thanks Chaps,

All very handy and a good refresher from owning a Z3 a number of years ago.

No, as I do more miles than most I was thinking I may sacrifice more boot space for an LPG tank, this means the battery would need to be relocated, is there anywhere else suitable for it to live I wonder?

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Taken from an E46 maybe?

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It must be the height and weight combo, I'm in that category also at being 6ft and a bit porkey.
I had standard seats in the Z3 but wished they were sports seats. I'm all for fitting something else if I can find something good and can make it fit.

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I once drove my z3 1.9 from the Isle of Wight to Oban in Scotland in one run (stopping to refuel), sure I was a little stiff but the seats are much better than what you get in any VW, Audi or Skoda! I would be getting sports seats though.

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Very useful info, thank you.

Probably my last question for now, has anyone found a way to replace the OEM headunit with something with a screen?
I seem to remember the only real option was either a single din unit or a single din with a fold out screen but that would obscure the center vents.

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I wasn't planning on spending an awful lot, maybe £4K on a Z3 or £5K on a Z4. The Z3 should be Sept/Oct 1998 (i.e. so it's the face-lift model) and a Z4 should be 2004 onward. I don't care what millage they have done simply because I'd be adding a lot to them anyway. Don't mind what value they hold,...

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I will admit I've not driven a Z4 but was really just looking for real world opinions. I will do when I actually find one to test. The reason for wanting a bigger engine and then convert it to LPG is that it's nice to have the power in reserve and when you are on the motorway you will naturally fit ...

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Yes, sorry meant to say I'd consider a 2.8.
My 330ci drinks oil, about 1 litre every 1000 miles which is almost once a week. As it's now on 170k, I just put in 5w 40 to save some cash and it's quite happy

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I'm certainly a tinkerer and quite happy to tackle most jobs. I do high mileage so I won't be going for anything too expensive, but it has to be clean. I'm kind of teaming to a z3 again as z4's are more expensive being newer and as said here the Z4 appears to have lost the classic roadster looks. Th...

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I've got a conundrum, I had a Z3 1.9 many years ago and had to sell it for family reasons, since then I've moved around different cars and ended up travelling high miles (about 30K a year). I currently run a BMW 330ci 3.0 (E46) which is a fine car indeed and I've taken the decision to move back to a...

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That's a great summing up. In reply. I converted my 330ci to Gas last January and already recouped my costs, I went for a BRC conversion. I had a Z3 about 9 years ago, albeit a 1.9. I'm all too aware of the limitations on space and low driving position, however, when I sold my Z3, I left a bit of my...

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Great, thank you.
My 330 got a whopping 20.1mpg yesterday on a 45 minute drive to Bristol. half local roads, half M4.

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Thanks for all the posts chaps, very much appreciated. I'm going to start searching for the right Zed in earnest around Christmas. just a little matter of a house to buy first. Mrs J claims it's more important, although we disagree.

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I'll be sure to look out for the 3.0 engine Z3's, I kind of discounted them due to the number available but as I'm in no real hurry I will certainly entertain the idea.

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Perfect, thank you.
Out of interest, with a 2.8l do you get any better MPG than a 3.0l, I assume it around 26-27mpg on average with mostly motorway driving?

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I've got a 3l M54 engine, with the 5 speed ZF gearbox - I'd have thought that with 200cc less it would make a little difference - there s 150kg weight difference to consider also.
I'd have though tit was much the same but really wanted some real world confirmation.

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Hi, I owned a 1.9 Z3 7 years ago and circumstances forced me to sell her and go for more practice cars, however, times have changed and I've not lost my love for them. My current car for my daily commute is a BMW 330ci E46 which is great but not what I really want. I've been looking at Z3's again an...

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That's very helpful, thank you.
Do my own servicing and always try to fix problems when they arise so I'll certainly be giving this a go.

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Oooo, I was going to ask about being able retrofit cruise control, do you have any details of what's involved? I'm lucky as a good mate of mine is a master tech at a specialist car garage, they specialise in Porches mainly but also work on BMW's, Mercedes and anything else considered a little differ...

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Thank you gents, that's roughly the conclusions I came to. Brain4 > That's interesting to hear you get 36mpg on the motorway, from a 3 litre also. My first auto was on my Z3 1.9, since then I've insisted that all bigger engine cars I've owned have auto's (Jeep WK, Mercedes C270, Volvo T5 and Volvo X...

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Hi, I posted about a month ago that I'm intending to return to Z3 ownership after selling my 1.9 Auto back in 2006. I didn't really want to sell but that's life. I now do a lot of miles in my car, 200 a day, half on fast sweeping A roads and half on the M4 and into West London. I'm currently driving...

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Surely the solution is to end road tax completely and add a little to the fuel duty. That way, if you don't drive you don't pay and those who drive a lot (like me (>30K a year) will pay that bit more. Even better would be a system to allow anything over a certain number of miles claim a rebate, thus...

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Thanks, I was just wondering if an Elm WiFi OBD2 sender would work and then via Bluetooth to a phone etc.

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Hi,

Quick question, do all year models have an OBD2 (specifically 1.9L variants) port inside the car (in addition to the BMW port under the bonnet?) or was it only on US spec cars or after a certain year?

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Does the MPG gauge on your dash actually work or does it always read 0?

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Can you PM me his number please?

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Ed

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Did he supply the screen for the price also or was that just fitting?

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This is quite a common problem with lots of cars. I had a Jeep a few years ago and if I went to the Tesco garage I could not get 3 of the 6 pumps to work, it was fine at other garages. I had the same with my XC90 at other places. I don't know what it is, I suspect the end of the pump is somehow warn...

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Why only do an LPG conversion on a manual, I've not heard that before.

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Thanks, looks very nice, I'll mull it over but I'm in no real hurry, if you do anything like drop the price or want it gone quickly, let me know and I'll come and see it maybe.

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Do you have a link for it?
I guess the one thing missing is the auto box. I could live without that but I'll look around a bit more first to see if I can find a more ideal car... but I may be interested.

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That's a name I recognise from the past. I was wondering how many old timers there were left.

Oh, and just to add to my original post, I fully intend to do an LPG conversion given my silly millage. I may even opt for a 1.9 again but I think I would just love a straight 6.

Ed

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Hi Everyone, I’ve been away for a while, about 6 years to be exact. I had a Z3 1.9 from 2004 to 2006 and loved it dearly but for various reasons it had to go to make room for a larger car. I’ve kind of missed the old girl and after 6 long years of driving Audi’s, Mercedes, Volvo’s, Peugeots, Alpha’s...

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Ferrari Daytona

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Merc Gullwing?

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Delorean? Pontiac TransAm

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Hi, I've got a Jeep for sale: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Jeep-Grand-Cherokee_W0QQitemZ190331644399QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item2c50a669ef&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 It's a great car and in good condition especially for it's age. I'm only selling because I'm getting a car through work soon. Ju...

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If he mas an iPhone than Co-Pilot Uk must be a contender for £25!

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All nothing to-do with sponsorship I think.

I remember a simialr F1 driver Q&A, it was a supprise to hear Damon Hill and Johnny Herbert both say how a Renalt Laguna was the best car they had driven while Eddie Irvine cut to the chase and said it was a Ferrari.

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Not wanting to lower the tone of this but I just read the beginning of that article:

sucks up any contaminates such as raildust, fallout, overspray and organic matter

Sounds like dirty fun to me!

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Yep but you need to unlock it.... further into the game.

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Sorry, I'm sure there was, I must have been wrong.

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Forze 2 does have a Z3M Coupe I recall, I remember racing against it and thinking how slow it was compared to the Lexus 'bus' I was in!

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Can't help with this one but I can tell you much to my shame that there was a Z3 / Dodge Viper chase at the end of a N-Sync video!

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Chips away once told me they can't remove dents just fix paint. The guy came out took a look and then gave me the contact details of another firm.

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I apprechiate that it's quite old but the 1.8Turbo engine from 2001 on was considered the one to go for I thought. In 2001 they produced the AGU?? engine which solved a lot of problems I heard. It just cought my eye as a fun commuter car. I think it was Mike F who said the Golf engines were good for...

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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... :IT&ih=009

This looks like a real bargain if it sells for around the £2K mark.
It seems the second hand market has gone crazy, I'm sure cars like that should be worth more...

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I've just decided that I'd prefer to have normal bolts than locking wheel nuts, for me it's the choice I've made to not have this issue.

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