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Zmeagol

Bit off topic, but I thought you might be interested in the trip I made earlier this month (I'm the one in red) http://www.zroadster.net/tim/gs/w01d.jpg Nick, Rob, Steve and Tim line up in front of the Ace Cafe. http://www.zroadster.net/tim/gs/w01f.jpg Getting secured on Brittany Ferries' Pont Aven....

Zmeagol

Disagree, it's a terrible excuse.

Didn't he know you had a prior engagement for that weekend? Can't he put it off to the next week?

Tim (Just trying to be helpful)

Zmeagol

We originally agreed on 1030 so if that's what it ends up being, then that's fine, but if people can make it earlier then we'll leave earlier.

Autofahrt reckons the M25 east is quicker for me, and that's before the roadworks are factored in.

Tim

Zmeagol

As far as I know, it's me, Alfie and Si who are meeting at South Mimms, and we are then picking up Spokey, Bart and Dario at Brampton Hut.

If the SM trio arrive early enough we'll try to leave by 1000. My cellphone is 07976 683999.

Tim

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I'm not sure about some of his history, but the guy certainly provided interesting television today with his verbal lashing of the US Congress Committee. He may--or may not--have some skeletons of his own in the cupboard, but there's no arguing with his central argument about the lives lost during U...

Zmeagol

Spotted on Djemma El Fna, Marrakech (not really expecting a response as it was a Moroccan registration)

Tim

Zmeagol

I'll wave at you, Barrie

Tim

Zmeagol

The 1.9 benefits more than any other Z3 model from improvements to the air intake, see Shaun Fogg's work at http://www.mz3.net/performance.html The ultimate upgrade is a supercharger, especially as the 1.9 is a fairly lightweight engine, http://ackthud.com/shawnfogg/ Fred Kern stuck a supercharger o...

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But white waxes aren't too bad if they aren't chalky which a lot of the good ones aren't. There's nothing worse than chasing old dry white wax around with your cloth!!! :lol: Chalky wax isn't wax, it's polish. The chalk is a mild abrasive. Autoglym is the worst culprit with chalk--used to drive me ...

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Sounds like brillo pads could be on the list as well! Don't know what colour 'navy blue' is--Topaz? You shouldn't really need something as hash as T-cut unless you have paint oxidation. Today's paints are covered with a thin layer of transparent lacquer called clearcoat. This protects the paint from...

Zmeagol

WOOHOO!

So dyslexia suffers don't have useful contributions then?

Tim

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Our washing machine developed a serious fault a year or so after the manufacturer's warranty ran out. We approached Which (Consumer Association) and their angle is that the paper warranty is nothing more than a pre-agreement that the manufacturer will pay for repairs within a certain timeframe witho...

Zmeagol

At the end of the day

At this moment in time -- what's wrong with 'now'

The truth of the matter is... (followed by outright lies)

Zmeagol

You could involve BMW but your argument is really with the dealer. I think you should involve an independent automotive expert who will be willing to write a report and if necessary attend court. Your previous thread at http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=36769 provides an interesting pre...

Zmeagol

OK, the plan is therefore to leave South Mimms at 1030, pick up Spokey at the A1/A14 services about 1130, and arrive Ferrybridge around 1415.

Tim

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Do I get the feeling that's a little down on last year? I have the figures for each year somewhere in a file. We were running at somewhere around 16-26 cars for the first three years which worked very well, then in 2003 the numbers were down to 13. We were concerned the event was fading, so for 200...

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Jules75 and Missiedriver have withdrawn, so the list now stands at 24 cars: 1 x Z1, 10 x Z3, 3 x Z4, 2 x MC, 7 x MR, 1 x CSL Giles, CSL brynt, MR Alfie, Z3 Spokey, Z1 tags, MR Jay, MR martlet, MC tetchmeister, Z4 John Boy, Z3 GAZ, MC Zmeagol, Z4 Freezed, Z3 J R, Z3 BartS, Z3 Dario, Z4 Damon, MR ming...

Zmeagol

As Russell says your specific questions have been answered, take a look at http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4940 I had great fun with my Z3 2.8 auto including taking it on track days (Castle Coombe and elsewhere). I disagree with varboy. I'm an ex M Roadster owner and I think autos are...

Zmeagol

Maybe we SHOULD have done the small diversion after Sunday lunch to view the BMW Offroad Course. Long Way Round star Charley Boorman was there doing level two together with Russ Malkin (Image Wizard TV) who was doing level one. It's rumoured they are doing a tour of Africa this year. Also there doin...

Zmeagol

Alumex make the Schnitzer hoops and also sell their own unbranded ones.

Tim

Zmeagol

Well spotted. Automobiles and structural parts thereof. Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft .

Tim

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Currently available only in white: Uncle Booger's Bumper Dumper

Zmeagol

There's quite a few going to this from another forum I inhabit.

It's just as well it's the Saturday rather than the Sunday--the following day I'm on my way to Plymouth and I would be right pi$$ed off if I missed the ferry.

Tim

Zmeagol

Saw some posts from Jon on a couple of digital camera sites about three or four weeks ago.

Zmeagol

Some extracts from Police Driving Manual Module 7: high speed situations Aim To develop skills, abilities and attitudes to deal with driving at high speed and act accordingly. Objectives At the end of the course the students should have the ability to: 1. accurately identify the need for high-speed ...

Zmeagol

The trial is on at the moment.

Tim

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If you do a search of the BMW Car Club forum for 'bmwz3' on 'all forums' you'll find a thread started by Rhys of the moderator group on 'suspending bmwz3'.

You can't read the thread, but the security allows you to find out there is a thread!

Tim

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Tchibo are something of a conglomerate and as well as it's coffe and retail outlets, other Tchibo brands include NIVEA skin care and elastoplast etc. I used to buy the special offers from Tchibo in Germany in the mid 70s. There was another chain called Eduscho but I think they were bought up by Tch...

Zmeagol

Oh, and before Andy Bass gets a chance,

Tim shops at Tchi bo, Tim shops at Tchi bo.

Zmeagol

Available from 20 April. Windows-based PDA with integral GPS receiver, 256MB storage, preinstalled GB maps, European maps on CD. Various accessories available.

Tim

Zmeagol

Having replaced the horn on my bike, I'm now totally underimpressed with the horn on the Z4, so I'm looking to replace it/them as well. Anyone done that?

I'm thinking of using the Stebel Magnum.

Tim

Zmeagol

Well done, mate. Look forward to seeing you both.

Tim

Zmeagol

It's the same weekend as the Lakes, so many will be there.

Tim

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Looks like everyone beat me to it with the pics... http://www.zroadster.net/midwales-313.jpg Lynn Brianne dam http://www.zroadster.net/midwales-316.jpg Wished we had a lilo. Or several packets of washing powder. http://www.zroadster.net/midwales-317.jpg This was five minutes after the second snow sh...

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Message from Jeff Haywood, BMW Car Club Chairman Hi Everyone, I have just re-negotiated with BMW UK who will now provide free tickets for club members for their BMW Power Weekend at Rockingham on the weekend of 21+22/5/05. Saturday will be practise day and set up day for the club marquee, Sunday wil...

Zmeagol

Interesting site which is apparently apolitical: http://www.whoshouldyouvotefor.com

Tim

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Which part don't people agree with. 1.) the fact that fuel economy decreases 2.) the fact that performance suffers or 3.) the fact the auto is crap?? All of them. 1) Since the days of the 'slush box', fuel economy has increased dramatically with technology. Final drive is now a lock-up. In certain ...

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http://www.motrax.co.uk/Images/Clothing/caberg/justissimo/animated.gif http://www.motrax.co.uk/Index_pages/clothing/caberg_justissimo.htm Try... CAMBRIDGE CAMBRIDGE M/CS 01223 560176 P.H. ALLINS 01223 311611 WHEEL FIT 01223 425831 PETERBOROUGH BERNARDS MOTORCYCLES 01733 561062 INFINITY MOTORCYCLES ...

Zmeagol

And you can put it into sport mode without pressing the button. Just depress the accelerator pedal *quickly* (rather than just deeply) and it assumes you mean business!

Tim

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I also feel claustophobic in a standard full face helmet, so on the bike I wear a flip top (like police riders). Mine are BMW System 4, but there's also Schuberth Concept and the latest BMW System 5 with integral Bluetooth. The least expensive in this category is the Caburg Justisimo at around £130....

Zmeagol

Have to say I don't agree with varboy. I like the Z3 auto boxes and never found problems.

Tim

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Lidl is focusing on motorbike gear from next Thursday, see http://www.lidl.co.uk/gb/index.nsf/page ... 0414.index and offers include a helmet at £19.99

Tim

Zmeagol

The older auto transmissions had a shift lever that read P-R-N-D-3-2-1 (I think). For normal auto driving you stuck it in 'D'. If you wanted to override the gear manually you could stick it in 3, 2 or 1. The newer Steptronic box has five speeds. You can leave it in auto mode, or use a simple push-pu...

Zmeagol

I'll be away when this is on, as will Phil who organised the drive outs last year, so if anyone fancies picking up the baton... It's not that onerous to organise--liaise regarding parking arrangements, get a couple of volunteers to help marshall the early arrivals. Possibly organise a drive out if y...

Zmeagol

No offence taken, in fact I appreciated the reminder.

Tim

Zmeagol

I don't doubt the directors have acted totally selfishly in lining their pension fund, but the blame for the shortfall in the workers fund rests with Gordon Brown. I'm surprised more people nearing retirement haven't woken up to what he's done.

Tim

Zmeagol

Well I'm working on the basis that the poor innocent in the Fiji Green zetti isn't on the board, so isn't around to feel insulted.

Tim

Zmeagol

Long term classic, probably not, but the heat's been taken out of the depreciation so you'll do OK on resale if you buy at the right price. Problems with the softtop are far more common that anything else, so a new top is good news. I had the later S54 M Roadster for a couple of years as my only car...

Zmeagol

I think the best option would be to check for the latest version of the board, see if it has an upgrade install facility, back up the SQL database and then follow the destructions and test Grandmothers, sucking and eggs come to mind! The sheer amount of customisation on this board means all upgrade...

Zmeagol

As an honest and law-abiding citizen you have nothing to fear from the police and their speed cameras.

Anyway, you'd be hard pushed to exceed the speed limit on many of the roads we will be using--I can't recall seeing a single camera on the mountain roads.

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