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- Tue 20 Jan, 2015 13:50
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: New Exhaust for the Zed
- Replies: 35
- Views: 16696
Re: New Exhaust for the Zed
Ok thanks for the responses so far. The following quotes are for a 1997 2.8 (M52), aft of the cat (Cat back) keeping to near as OEM exhaust as possible. Powerflow use Mr Tyres at various locations, this one being Leicester....£360-400 Roar Power Birmingham....£599 Longlife Northampton....£650-699 (O...
- Sun 18 Jan, 2015 20:13
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: New Exhaust for the Zed
- Replies: 35
- Views: 16696
Re: New Exhaust for the Zed
Thanks for the reply Del, as I said previously, I too am not in the market for a really loud racing exhaust sound. My wife quite enjoys coming out for a spin in the nice weather and in fact we are going for a nice relaxing tearoom 'jaunt' around the Lakes later in summer, so I don't want to put her ...
- Sat 17 Jan, 2015 09:56
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Pics from winter work on my M Roadster
- Replies: 50
- Views: 24348
Re: Pics from winter work on my M Roadster
I must have missed this post, so glad its been brought to the front again. Nice to have a good workshop and tools to get stuck in......and a very understanding wife! A fantastic effect and beautiful looking motor, definitely a source of inspiration for when it gets a bit warmer
- Sat 17 Jan, 2015 00:15
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: New Exhaust for the Zed
- Replies: 35
- Views: 16696
Re: New Exhaust for the Zed
............still no new exhausts?? Looking for your thoughts and experiences plus cost? Thanks
- Sun 11 Jan, 2015 13:00
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: 2001 Z3 2.2 Sport Roadster for sale
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4019
2001 Z3 2.2 Sport Roadster for sale
Check this out and put your hands deep into your pocket! http://www.ebay.com/itm/351270051984 RockyDave spotted this nice motor but although it appears to have all the paperwork and stamps, is only 29k after 12+ really a good thing? It has been said on here on a number of occasions that on a car wit...
- Thu 08 Jan, 2015 05:30
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: trip to the sea side
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5091
Re: trip to the sea side
Good point Dave!
- Wed 07 Jan, 2015 07:35
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: trip to the sea side
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5091
Re: trip to the sea side
Cleethorpes...... I could go and see the mother in law!!
- Tue 06 Jan, 2015 22:18
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: BMWCCGB Trackday List 2015
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5258
Re: BMWCCGB Trackday List 2015
I met Brian and his Dakar machine at Donny Park last year just to watch from the pits. Even though I didn't enter my car, I had a brilliant day watching the guys pounding the circuit and can confirm its well worth getting yourself to one of these days. I'll be there on the 21st September after I've ...
- Tue 06 Jan, 2015 08:43
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: Midland meet 16-08-15
- Replies: 75
- Views: 19507
Re: Midland meet 16-08-15
Yes please
Pete koolflyer Z3 2.8 Roadster
Pete koolflyer Z3 2.8 Roadster
- Mon 05 Jan, 2015 17:54
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: How observant are you?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2634
Re: How observant are you?
Top marks Dan! Unfortunately I can't offer you an all expenses paid trip to Euphoria, but I'll buy you a beer should our Zeds cross
Pete
Pete
- Mon 05 Jan, 2015 17:21
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: How observant are you?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2634
How observant are you?
Sun, blue sky, exciting sports, pretty girls, good choice of music, that's the new Thomas Cook "Real Good Times" summer advert.....notice anything else?
- Mon 05 Jan, 2015 11:19
- Forum: New to zroadster.net?
- Topic: New Z3 Owner from Gloucestershire
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2476
Re: New Z3 Owner from Gloucestershire
Hi Olly
Mines a 2.8 just like Dave's, but my friend has a later 2.2 and it does sound superbly smooth. Perhaps see you at one of the days out, blue sky, warm & top down
Cheers
Pete
Mines a 2.8 just like Dave's, but my friend has a later 2.2 and it does sound superbly smooth. Perhaps see you at one of the days out, blue sky, warm & top down
Cheers
Pete
- Thu 01 Jan, 2015 09:20
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: A Happy New Z-ing Year to everyone
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1972
Re: A Happy New Z-ing Year to everyone
HNY....roll on blue sky, top down & BBQ
- Thu 25 Dec, 2014 00:20
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: a very merry Christmas!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5597
Re: a very merry Christmas!
Have a good Christmas and here's to a good 'Zed' year in 2015
- Tue 02 Dec, 2014 10:51
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: ........so are we breaking the law??
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4470
Re: ........so are we breaking the law??
Like most things technology related, the 'powers that be' are usually behind the drag curve or just don't like change
- Tue 02 Dec, 2014 08:41
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: ........so are we breaking the law??
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4470
Re: ........so are we breaking the law??
Very true......and if it all goes pear shaped, we all know how the insurance companies minds work....."how can we wriggle out of this one chaps"!
- Tue 02 Dec, 2014 08:19
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: ........so are we breaking the law??
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4470
Re: ........so are we breaking the law??
..........so technically speaking yes, but seems like a very mild excursion from the rule book. Cheers
- Tue 02 Dec, 2014 08:18
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: ........so are we breaking the law??
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4470
Re: ........so are we breaking the law??
..........so technically speaking yes, but seems like a very mild excursion from the rule book. Cheers
- Mon 01 Dec, 2014 23:04
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: ........so are we breaking the law??
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4470
........so are we breaking the law??
Was given this copy of practical Classics at the NEC Classic Car Show, and came across this article. Reckon this applies to all Z3's and I know I'm not alone in going down the LED marker/side light route....ummm :puzzle: http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r654/koolflyer/20141201_090646_zps8c7d7465....
- Sun 30 Nov, 2014 20:37
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Steering wheel
- Replies: 47
- Views: 12712
Re: Steering wheel
You can have it as thick as you like. Look at my link above.
- Sun 30 Nov, 2014 19:04
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Steering wheel
- Replies: 47
- Views: 12712
Re: Steering wheel
The cost Spring 2014 as follows: All leather is £105 plus £9.99 24hr recorded delivery. The Alcantra is £130 plus delivery.
Best to ring Jack 01296 709817 / 07894 209349
http://royalsteeringwheels.com/
Best to ring Jack 01296 709817 / 07894 209349
http://royalsteeringwheels.com/
- Sun 30 Nov, 2014 17:18
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Steering wheel
- Replies: 47
- Views: 12712
Re: Steering wheel
http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=40224&p=373337#p373337 There you go Alan, I had mine done by Jack last year. Extra padding the same as my 330 Msport. Had the blue and red stitching (even though my Z3 is just a normal 2.8 roadster) because it's mine and I like it. Jack is a...
- Fri 28 Nov, 2014 16:10
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Wanted: Plastic stud
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1366
Re: Wanted: Plastic stud
Good old Sytners, cheers Dave
.........and thanks Topperz, might nip out after dark and see what this new BMW agent has to offer
.........and thanks Topperz, might nip out after dark and see what this new BMW agent has to offer
- Thu 27 Nov, 2014 23:38
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Wanted: Plastic stud
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1366
Wanted: Plastic stud
I need one of those plastic studs which hold the sound proofing material to the inside of the bonnet, for my '97 2.8. Anyone have a gash one lying around please? 'Spurs' you must have one?
Pete
Pete
- Thu 27 Nov, 2014 23:31
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Spa Classic 2015
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1091
Spa Classic 2015
Did Le Mans 24 this year, so off in the Zeds again this time to the Spa Classic 22-24th May 2015, I'm told a slightly more relaxed event for the enthusiast......we'll see.
http://www.traveldestinations.co.uk/his ... a-classic/
http://www.traveldestinations.co.uk/his ... a-classic/
- Thu 27 Nov, 2014 23:11
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: Le Mans 2015
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6225
Re: Le Mans 2015
Koolflyer, what are those dates for? le Mans is 13-15 June. :puzzle: Someone 'question marked' Spa Classic, so all I did was to inform them of the dates next year of that particular event...not LM24. Perhaps I should have never mentioned Spa on the Le Mans 2015 post, just trying to be helpful...sorry
- Thu 27 Nov, 2014 11:39
- Forum: New to zroadster.net?
- Topic: New Member South Beds
- Replies: 24
- Views: 6586
Re: New Member South Beds
Yeah.....but only when 'Reggie' is out on the streets again in the spring :bawl: :bounce: ......Roll on! http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r654/koolflyer/photo_zpsdfef3df5.png Old Warden, Beds (Shuttleworth Collection) old aeroplanes, car and bikes........ideal for 'varptr' to show off his new bab...
- Thu 27 Nov, 2014 00:21
- Forum: New to zroadster.net?
- Topic: New Member South Beds
- Replies: 24
- Views: 6586
Re: New Member South Beds
Couldn't agree more, just got back from the pub in thick fog, top down driving seems a million miles away However, as Dave was hinting, I've a few ideas for next year...watch this spaceroll on next year...
- Wed 26 Nov, 2014 14:42
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: Le Mans 2015
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6225
Re: Le Mans 2015
22 - 24th May 2015 (Spa)
- Tue 25 Nov, 2014 05:00
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: Le Mans 2015
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6225
Re: Le Mans 2015
Took Zed over to Le Mans24 this year, you must take your Zed next year. We're taking Zeds to the Spa Classic 2015
- Sun 23 Nov, 2014 19:51
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Seat skin removal
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2095
- Sun 23 Nov, 2014 19:22
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: knobs
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4281
- Sun 23 Nov, 2014 19:16
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Seat skin removal
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2095
Re: Seat skin removal
On my '97 2.8, the drivers seat base had become unstitched at the rear next to the handbrake, presumably where people over time have knelt or twisted around to wipe the rear window for instance, and put pressure on the stitched joint. I stripped the seat base carefully and took it to my local 'stitc...
- Thu 20 Nov, 2014 22:15
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
- Replies: 2088
- Views: 411132
Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Me too, which one did you get??present from the Classic car show, a full cover to keep him snug during the winter month
- Wed 19 Nov, 2014 14:53
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: Top down run around the peaks Saturday 15th
- Replies: 25
- Views: 5409
Re: Top down run around the peaks Saturday 15th
My old girl is the same as yours Dave, and your dead right about salt....that's where I draw the line too. It's a difficult one, because to date the winters aren't as cold (fingers crossed here) and because of that there are a lot of good driving days to be had without subjecting it to anything nast...
- Wed 19 Nov, 2014 09:44
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: Top down run around the peaks Saturday 15th
- Replies: 25
- Views: 5409
Re: Top down run around the peaks Saturday 15th
You'll have to part with your dosh Dave and not SORN the poor little motor
- Sat 15 Nov, 2014 21:27
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Hamilton external car cover
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2778
Re: Hamilton external car cover
Well I'm down at the NEC tomorrow where I'm picking up my cover from Hamiltons. Will have a chat with them about this topic and see what they come up with. Wonder if there any Zed's on show this year?
- Thu 13 Nov, 2014 12:06
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: New Tax Disc
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6698
Re: New Tax Disc
I'm with you there,TimThink its a shame they've been scrapped as its all part our motoring heritage in many ways.
- Thu 13 Nov, 2014 11:13
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Hamilton external car cover
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2778
Re: Hamilton external car cover
Hi davieb.......I suppose these things will keep only so much weather out, but its the fit that concerns me because I understandably don't want the paint work getting scratched again. There is obviously a fine balance between too snug and not being breathable, and too lose allowing the wind to bello...
- Wed 12 Nov, 2014 23:50
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Hamilton external car cover
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2778
Re: Hamilton external car cover
Thanks for that Paul. Right, the dimensions are as follows: Car Length Width Z4 4091mm 1781mm Z3 4025mm 1740mm So, the standard Z4 is only 66mm (2.5" approx) longer and 41mm (1.5"approx) wider than a standard Z3, which ain't much, that does suprise me! So, perhaps grouping them together si...
- Wed 12 Nov, 2014 20:40
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Hamilton external car cover
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2778
Re: Hamilton external car cover
Thanks Alfie, what I better do is find out what the exact nose to rear lengths are on both the Z3 and the Z4 for a comparison. Your make of cover requiring a smaller size for the Z3 doesn't suprise me, further investigation required.
- Tue 11 Nov, 2014 20:36
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Hamilton external car cover
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2778
Hamilton external car cover
Just shelled out for a Hamilton external Moltex car cover and picking it up at the Classic car show this coming weekend (saves £11 postage). On their website there is a drop down list for the type of car you wish to cover, for which they group the Z3 & Z4 together using the same cover, although ...
- Sun 09 Nov, 2014 18:40
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: For Sale - BMW Z3 external car cover
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1641
Re: For Sale - BMW Z3 external car cover
Car cover sold to forum member, but I believe there might be another on coming up for sale soon...keep looking.
- Fri 07 Nov, 2014 19:56
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Not ready yet's Z3
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4459
Re: Not ready yet's Z3
Fiver! How big is your suitcase?? Enjoy the sun
Pete
Pete
- Fri 07 Nov, 2014 09:20
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: For Sale Black mesh wind deflector
- Replies: 0
- Views: 701
For Sale Black mesh wind deflector
My wife noticed this in tonights Loughborough Echo
Thought this might be of interest someone, but please note its not me selling it so you need to talk directly to this person. I'm told they have now sold their Z3 for a Z4.......PeteBMW Z3 REAR MESH WINDSHIELD £50 Tel 01509 414828
- Thu 06 Nov, 2014 17:55
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: For Sale - BMW Z3 external car cover
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1641
Re: For Sale - BMW Z3 external car cover
Hi Tony
I have accepted an offer subject to this guy sending me his address for delivery. PM'd you
Pete
I have accepted an offer subject to this guy sending me his address for delivery. PM'd you
Pete
- Mon 03 Nov, 2014 18:43
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: For Sale - BMW Z3 external car cover
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1641
For Sale - BMW Z3 external car cover
For the reasons as explained on the attached post, http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=41764 I am now selling my BMW Z3 EXTERNAL car cover. I bought it last year, so it has only been out one winter. Apart from a little soot from where the elastic wraps up against the tail pipe it ...
- Wed 29 Oct, 2014 08:33
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: When to wax?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1214
Re: When to wax?
A shame!Nothing to do with wives and girlfriends, but rather how long after having your Zed painted would you wait until you apply the first wax and polish?
- Mon 27 Oct, 2014 16:44
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Winter Storage
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5404
Re: Winter Storage
Anyone got a Hamilton Moltex Outdoor Car Cover? If so what do you reckon and can you show us some pics please....ta
- Sun 19 Oct, 2014 09:21
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Classic car show NEC
- Replies: 2
- Views: 735
Classic car show NEC
Friday 14th, Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th November. Seriously large and amazing collection of classic cars which gets better and better each year. Myself and RockyDave going on Sunday 16th...can't wait