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- Wed 04 Nov, 2015 22:32
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: UK Road Challenge (2015) w/ Videos
- Replies: 40
- Views: 16190
Re: UK Road Challenge (2015)
Nice write up Mark, good memories :) the trip across the top of Scotland at night was exhilarating say the least. As Mark said I had some horrible noises coming from my car on the Friday morning, I thought the trip the night before and ripped the diff out of the car! (That's what you get trying to k...
- Wed 04 Nov, 2015 20:47
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: DTEC 2016 - w/ Video
- Replies: 67
- Views: 28895
Re: DTEC 2016 (A Challenge Too Far?)
I reckon 3 days is crazy, 4 or 5 days would be better, I know what I felt like after the last one
- Tue 03 Nov, 2015 21:19
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: DTEC 2016 - w/ Video
- Replies: 67
- Views: 28895
Re: DTEC 2016 (A Challenge Too Far?)
Another crazy challenge, I know you say 50hrs approx, over how many days?
- Thu 29 Oct, 2015 15:07
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: What's the next driving challenge?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 6081
Re: What's the next driving challenge?
Now that is some challenge, when the details come out i'll read the wording this time just so that there are no midnight runs hidden in there!
- Tue 27 Oct, 2015 10:20
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Are All Hardtops The Same?
- Replies: 37
- Views: 8453
Re: Are All Hardtops The Same?
whole heap of info about unloader relays here
http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... 81#p266981
http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... 81#p266981
- Tue 27 Oct, 2015 10:15
- Forum: Z4M roadster and Z4m coupé
- Topic: S54 engine
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7606
Re: S54 engine
Looked after correctly they are good for a good few 100ksbeemingallover wrote:I've got a 06 Z4M with 60k, what is the lifespan of the S54 engine? Are they good for 100k?
- Fri 23 Oct, 2015 18:53
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Are All Hardtops The Same?
- Replies: 37
- Views: 8453
Re: Are All Hardtops The Same?
Hi Robert T, I've had a look at the plug and wires by the n/s mount there are 2 thin wires both black out of the top of the plug but 2 thick wires 1 black the other is orange/black it think out of the bottom but when I had a look at the loom that comes with the fitting kit it looks like there are 3...
- Fri 23 Oct, 2015 15:29
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Are All Hardtops The Same?
- Replies: 37
- Views: 8453
Re: Are All Hardtops The Same?
All hard tops are the same, the fitting kit consists of :- 1 x Bracket left c/w fixing bolts 1 x Bracket right c/w fixing bolts 1 x Cover left 1 x Cover right 1 x Wiring loom 1 x Heated rear window switch 1 x Rear switch plate and backing for the heated rear window switch 2 x front hardtop screws. d...
- Wed 21 Oct, 2015 18:23
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: FOR SALE - Hardtop and Fitting kit - REDUCED PRICE
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2736
- Mon 19 Oct, 2015 18:34
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Exhaust Anti Resonence Weight?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 976
Re: Exhaust Anti Resonence Weight?
Brian4 wrote:Cuts some vibration down from the back box but only fitted to autos for some reason........
I have one on mine Brian.
- Sun 18 Oct, 2015 19:05
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Alarming problem!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3789
Re: Alarming problem!
I may have the connector too, I'll have a look got you and let you know.
- Sun 18 Oct, 2015 18:37
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Alarming problem!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3789
Re: Alarming problem!
Hi Robert Certainly looks like it was drowned at some point, gave the car a good clean yesterday and checked for any water ingress, none that we could see which is good, ariel grommet looks a bit tired so will go to the top of the to do list, so far so good ....she doesn't seem to mind her sensory ...
- Sun 18 Oct, 2015 18:36
- Forum: Site Announcements and Feedback
- Topic: 'Recent Topics' Scrolling Screen
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7847
Re: 'Recent Topics' Scrolling Screen
Ok, understand now, I see the difference Pingu
- Sun 18 Oct, 2015 14:51
- Forum: Site Announcements and Feedback
- Topic: 'Recent Topics' Scrolling Screen
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7847
Re: 'Recent Topics' Scrolling Screen
I like the way the scrolling screen takes you to the last post rather than the first post. I use View New Posts and it takes you to the start of the thread and I have to scroll to the end to see what's new. Pistonheads takes you to the last unread post in MyStuff. That would be my preference, but I...
- Sat 17 Oct, 2015 16:33
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Alarming problem!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3789
Re: Alarming problem!
Hi Julie, I am fairly certain you can just disconnect the tilt sensor with no ill effects, no harm in trying anyway. Just tape up the the wire that has come loose. You need to host your photos on photobucket etc. and then link them to here. http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=7658...
- Thu 15 Oct, 2015 21:52
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: New owner - Z3 2.8
- Replies: 65
- Views: 11027
Re: New owner - Z3 2.8
Nick, it would be a shame to lose you but I can't say it is a surprise, the same has happened recently on Z4-forum with members leaving because they have an M badge, or want to put one on! I notice that not one person on .org has mentioned it after having the same photo's. fair play to them Others ...
- Thu 15 Oct, 2015 18:22
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Got me a new Z
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1409
Re: Got me a new Z
Congrats Julie, the 3.0 is a lovely lump hmmm.......not driven an auto Z3, maybe need to steel a drive in someone's at some point.
- Thu 08 Oct, 2015 09:02
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: what the heck are these
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2425
Re: what the heck are these
just seen these weights on a post on facebook, what are they for? http://i1066.photobucket.com/albums/u409/jasonpinchin/12105816_10207961971916394_9159898637392368787_n_zpsdqfwwdmn.jpg I saw that post too, BMW did not just stick weights in a car for no reason, I am thinking they are there to achiev...
- Thu 08 Oct, 2015 07:08
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Alternative Jacking Points?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 865
Re: Alternative Jacking Points?
The sill covers yo are trying to remove cover the main sill running from front to rear, with a piece of wood on a trolley jack you can jack at almost any point along this sill, jus do not jack on the cover itself. The pic below shows what is behind the sill cover ( you may not have as much vegitaion...
- Sun 04 Oct, 2015 19:00
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: WTB - Z3 3.0i - Anyone fancy selling?
- Replies: 37
- Views: 8665
Re: WTB - Z3 3.0i - Anyone fancy selling?
Congrats on the purchase, I look forward to seeing your updates, you must have a garage full of stuff ready for this car
- Thu 01 Oct, 2015 09:49
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Frustrated!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2596
Re: Frustrated!
At the top of each forum is a sticky entitled 'posting photos on Zroadster.net' that explains how to do it. It does get missed though. Perhaps the mods could drop this info on to the landing page as a permanent link? http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv218/Ardchyle/zroadster.net%20bull%20Home.png
- Wed 30 Sep, 2015 20:49
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Dakar yellow 2.2 Z for sale o2
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1684
Re: Dakar yellow 2.2 Z for sale o2
Photos hosted and posted on behalf of Bananasport :) Stunning car BTW, I am biased though 8-) http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv218/Ardchyle/20150930_172213.jpg http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv218/Ardchyle/20150930_174611.jpg http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv218/Ardchyle/20150930_172328....
- Wed 30 Sep, 2015 09:40
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Dakar yellow 2.2 Z for sale o2
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1684
Re: Dakar yellow 2.2 Z for sale o2
GLWTS you need to host your photos on a separate site then link them in here,
http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=7658
http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=7658
- Mon 28 Sep, 2015 21:06
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
- Replies: 2088
- Views: 411428
Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
A buddy for banana sport (02 2.2 Dakar yellow Z sport) albeit short term as Bsport has a FOR SALE sign stuck on her screen I hope she can't read. After searching and looking at six 3.0 litres I nearly gave up finding a car as good as my Bsport then up came JohnZ3's an 03 3.0 litre sport in an unmar...
- Sat 26 Sep, 2015 16:27
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: Looking for sponsors please.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4871
Re: Looking for sponsors please.
Hi Dave,
All the best to Claire and keep yourself strong.
Donation made.
Brian
All the best to Claire and keep yourself strong.
Donation made.
Brian
- Sat 26 Sep, 2015 16:17
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: BMW 3.0i Z3 for sale
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2247
Re: BMW 3.0i Z3 for sale
Good news John, good luck with your new search
- Fri 25 Sep, 2015 20:51
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: M Sport suspension Poly bush sizes
- Replies: 1
- Views: 540
Re: M Sport suspension Poly bush sizes
Good question....I replaced mine with powerflex but cannot find the 25.5mm bushes on the website? Maybe a call to powerflex on Monday?
- Fri 25 Sep, 2015 07:31
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
- Replies: 2088
- Views: 411428
Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Oil leak got worse :( New crankshaft oil seal,so new clutch, clutch release bearing and gaskets while we were at it (old one was oily and done 128k). Also crankshaft end plate found to have fractured for some reason, so replaced too. Regas aircon. All done by a man who is a highly respected Sytner ...
- Fri 25 Sep, 2015 07:27
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Brake bleeding issue, soft pedal
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1310
Re: Brake bleeding issue, soft pedal
I recently read on another forum of a similar issue, turned out to be the master cylinder seals had gone, no issue before bleeding but the master cylinder failed during the bleeding cycle. Before you get to that stage though you could flush the brake system with a coloured brake fluid, this will ens...
- Thu 24 Sep, 2015 12:58
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: loads of go juce
- Replies: 1
- Views: 411
Re: loads of go juce
Seems like you have really hit it off with your Zed Peter, enjoy it and keep on driving
- Wed 23 Sep, 2015 22:33
- Forum: New to zroadster.net?
- Topic: Hi, Newbie
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3869
Re: Hi, Newbie
Hi Andy,windym wrote:Just one question, it has vinyl seats and door cards, was this a factory spec or added later?
Andy
Pop the last 7 digits of your VIN in the site below and it will tell you all sorts about your car
http://www.bmwarchive.org/vin/bmw-vin-decoder.html
Enjoy and Welcome
- Tue 22 Sep, 2015 20:07
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Do I have a secondary air pump/system?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2420
- Tue 22 Sep, 2015 17:39
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Do I have a secondary air pump/system?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2420
Re: Do I have a secondary air pump/system?
I'm curious sirius-c, you seem to have quite a few extra power connections going on under that bonnet, care to share?
- Sat 19 Sep, 2015 21:48
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Alloy wheel fitment
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4895
Re: Alloy wheel fitment
Just seen this, - timely - I've been offered a set of 7.5J x 17" Round Spoke Style wheels which I'd like to use to replace the aging standard Five Star 7J x 16" wheels on my 2001 Z3 2.2i Roadster. However all the literature suggests I need wider 8.5J wheels on the rear. This was the optio...
- Wed 16 Sep, 2015 22:29
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Alloy wheel fitment
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4895
Re: Alloy wheel fitment
What et would fit? There are endless possibilities when it comes to wheel width and offset values. Your standard wheels would have been et 41 out of the factory, The fronts should be 17" 7.5j et 41 and the rears are 17" 8.5j et41. If you use the link above you get to put the old values ag...
- Wed 16 Sep, 2015 22:21
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Insurance Suprise
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1139
Re: Insurance Suprise
Not often you hear of such a happy ending if Insurance companies are involved. Another Zed on the way?
- Sat 12 Sep, 2015 17:50
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Handbrake Shoe
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1158
Re: Handbrake Shoe
They look as if they have had a bit of heat in them Si.
- Sat 12 Sep, 2015 17:48
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
- Replies: 2088
- Views: 411428
Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Thanks.Southernboy wrote:Great choice of seats !!
Thanks again('_')Z3 wrote:They look great Brian
- Sat 12 Sep, 2015 10:18
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
- Replies: 2088
- Views: 411428
Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Sparco R100 and planted seat bases.
- Sat 12 Sep, 2015 08:50
- Forum: Boyz Toyz
- Topic: brushed aluminium console - fitting
- Replies: 16
- Views: 9749
Re: brushed aluminium console - fitting
The whole centre console need removing, not too difficult, just take your time. Believe it or not it is easier to do with the seats out of the car, just remember do not switch on the ignition with the seats disconnected as you will cause an airbag fault which can only be reset via a code reader.
- Fri 11 Sep, 2015 18:27
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Horn cable connectors
- Replies: 3
- Views: 971
Re: Horn cable connectors
You could cut off the old connectors and splice new ones on, I have a loom on a car that is being broken, if they are in good nick I'll post them to you. I'll go and get some pics.
- Mon 07 Sep, 2015 21:37
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: TCS Coming on for no reason
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4835
Re: TCS Coming on for no reason
Hi Josh,
There is a reason the TCS is coming on, we just need to work out why? What car do you have, year and model?
Cheers
Brian
There is a reason the TCS is coming on, we just need to work out why? What car do you have, year and model?
Cheers
Brian
- Sun 06 Sep, 2015 08:49
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Replacing spark plugs
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2394
Re: Replacing spark plugs
No too difficult a job, just be methodical. The 3.0 uses individual coil packs so with the top cover removed start at one end and work along to the other. The coil packs unplug and IIRC there are two bolts/nuts holding them in place, there is also a separate earth wire that needs to be disconnected....
- Tue 01 Sep, 2015 16:58
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Alternator Wiring Question
- Replies: 3
- Views: 732
Re: Alternator Wiring Question
Glad you got it sorted
- Tue 01 Sep, 2015 10:53
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Alternator Wiring Question
- Replies: 3
- Views: 732
Re: Alternator Wiring Question
I think you need to check part number etc. look like the wrong part to me.
- Mon 31 Aug, 2015 21:00
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: gear knob lights
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2575
Re: gear knob lights
Yes it does, be careful when connecting it up, if you short the connection it blows the rheostat in the light switch.thompy93 wrote:Does that mean Non-m Z's got the wiring? Forgot to check when i changed the gaiter.Brian H wrote:No they don't all have lights, the wiring should be there if you wish to connect one though.
- Mon 31 Aug, 2015 17:02
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Z1 in Carfest South Auction - 29th August
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4288
Re: Z1 in Carfest South Auction - 29th August
Could have bought these two for the asking prices of some dealers for one, and still had change. At least these sold, and are not still on a listing somewhere. At £9K you could have a new vanos, and £4k respray and still be quids in, regardless of how "perfect" the others may be advertise...
- Mon 31 Aug, 2015 16:58
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Fuel capacity.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1376
Re: Fuel capacity.
Hi all, what should the Z3 fuel tank hold in real terms? I normally put €20 in each time, but today the light came on and decided to put €50 in but at 48 it was struggling and managed to squeeze €49.32 up to the neck of the filler. Working it out @ €1.15/ litre that is approx only 10.8 gallons! I k...
- Mon 31 Aug, 2015 15:44
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Z1 in Carfest South Auction - 29th August
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4288
Re: Z1 in Carfest South Auction - 29th August
Any idea when the prices sold will be available? I'm interested to know what the M Roadster went for. £11,000 for the S50 Z3M http://www.classiccarauctions.co.uk/1998-bmw-z3m-roadster £9680 for the S54 http://www.classiccarauctions.co.uk/bmw-z3m-roadster If andys price above is to go by the prices ...
- Sun 30 Aug, 2015 12:57
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Fitting an air con unit.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1300
Re: Fitting an air con unit.
Chris, You may be able to pick up the parts second hand, but fitting would be very difficult, as well as fitting the AC Compressor and associated pipe work under the bonnet, the whole heater assembly inside the car under the dashboard would need to be changed also. IMO it would not be cost effective...