Search found 906 matches

by Fender2004
Sun 08 May, 2016 18:05
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Newby Hall Spring Meeting Sunday 8th May
Replies: 39
Views: 14694

Re: Newby Hall Spring Meeting Sunday 8th May

Totally agree great day out meeting old and new friends alike.


Hopefully we can have a bigger show next year.
by Fender2004
Thu 05 May, 2016 21:42
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Newby Hall Spring Meeting Sunday 8th May
Replies: 39
Views: 14694

Re: Newby Hall Spring Meeting Sunday 8th May

That's great the more the merrier. Look forward too meeting you
by Fender2004
Thu 05 May, 2016 21:28
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Newby Hall Spring Meeting Sunday 8th May
Replies: 39
Views: 14694

Re: Newby Hall Spring Meeting Sunday 8th May

Hi, i have just been approved to the group and would like to join those going to Newby Hall on Sunday. I live 15mins from Weatherby Services so could meet at 9.15 with those travelling through. I have a Z3 2.8, Reg No T152 SBJ in Montreal Blue. I hope this meets your approval. Thanks Mark Hi Mark y...
by Fender2004
Tue 03 May, 2016 17:01
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Newby Hall Spring Meeting Sunday 8th May
Replies: 39
Views: 14694

Re: Newby Hall Spring Meeting Sunday 8th May

I was thinking about going to Wetherby services for 9:15 but may be coming down with Fender and I think he is going to Ferrybridge. Will sort it out before the weekend. Hi BeemerBoyo If your going to wetherby services I'll just see you at Newby Hall, as I'm going to be at the meeting at Broughbridge.
by Fender2004
Sun 01 May, 2016 16:00
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: New owner 1st Z3
Replies: 4
Views: 4533

Re: New owner 1st Z3

Looks a nice example ask way with any questions I'm sure someone will be able to answer them.

Oh welcome to the forum
by Fender2004
Sun 01 May, 2016 14:11
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Newby Hall Spring Meeting Sunday 8th May
Replies: 39
Views: 14694

Re: Newby Hall Spring Meeting Sunday 8th May

Hi Fender, We are traveling from Hartlepool, what route are you taking and what time will you be in our neck of the woods? Are you going A1 or A19? Do you fancy meeting up and having a mini Northern Convoy? (It will be more than one car so its a convoy!!) I was taking the Z3 to Scotland for the wee...
by Fender2004
Sat 30 Apr, 2016 16:51
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: New wheels fitted
Replies: 17
Views: 9275

Re: New wheels fitted

Both wheels look very nice
by Fender2004
Wed 27 Apr, 2016 14:15
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Newby Hall Spring Meeting Sunday 8th May
Replies: 39
Views: 14694

Re: Newby Hall Spring Meeting Sunday 8th May

Hi Bill Sorry to be this later to the party, but we would have been away on the 8th, this has now been cancelled so I'm free to attend. :D Tickets just bought, so I'll meet you at the pick up point at Broughbridge :drive Cheers Alan - will try and order good weather for Newby I'd been told you had ...
by Fender2004
Wed 27 Apr, 2016 12:40
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Newby Hall Spring Meeting Sunday 8th May
Replies: 39
Views: 14694

Re: Newby Hall Spring Meeting Sunday 8th May

Hi Bill

Sorry to be this later to the party, but we would have been away on the 8th, this has now been cancelled so I'm free to attend. :D

Tickets just bought, so I'll meet you at the pick up point at Broughbridge :drive

Cheers

Alan
by Fender2004
Tue 05 Apr, 2016 11:27
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 1.8 Z3?
Replies: 6
Views: 1687

Re: 1.8 Z3?

Zed Carer wrote:.

Are you thinking of going to Newby this year?
Unfortunately I'm sure we are away that weekend :head:
We'll have to do some better planning next time.

Thanks for the info
by Fender2004
Tue 05 Apr, 2016 10:04
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 1.8 Z3?
Replies: 6
Views: 1687

1.8 Z3?

Was there a 1.8 Z3 as I'm sure I've seen one advertised.
If so, we're they sold here or will it be an import?
Thanks in advance.
by Fender2004
Mon 28 Mar, 2016 08:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: new thermstat
Replies: 13
Views: 2730

Re: new thermstat

Give all the bolts a good spray with WD40 a few times before starting.As I'm sure that this will help.
by Fender2004
Tue 08 Mar, 2016 17:39
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Z4 Photo shoot
Replies: 0
Views: 3450

Z4 Photo shoot

Nothing to do with me just passing on the message. Hello all, I'm looking for a non-M Z4 roadster (Series 1) to take part in an eight car magazine shoot next Tuesday, March 15. It's taking place at Chobham (Longcross) Proving Ground in Surrey.  It'll be a full day but is a good opportunity to show o...
by Fender2004
Tue 08 Mar, 2016 10:02
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Repositioning the heated seat switches
Replies: 3
Views: 984

Re: Repositioning the heated seat switches

I wonder of that is why I couldn't find the wires for my heated seats. I was looking under the dash where as they could be fed through between the seat to the back. Mine is a 97 car also.
by Fender2004
Sun 06 Mar, 2016 12:58
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: wheres my fuel filter?
Replies: 3
Views: 1227

Re: wheres my fuel filter?

I have a 2.8 but I think that they are all the same. You have to go under the car, about where the passenger seat is. The filter is covered with a heat sheld secured by 4 bolts. Once removed the filter is underneath. When you fit the new one make sure you install it the correct way. There will be an...
by Fender2004
Wed 02 Mar, 2016 14:25
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Another Alarm Question
Replies: 22
Views: 4262

Re: Another Alarm Question

For anyone reading this thread, it only only referring to the early alarm with the separate fob and not to the later alarm with the buttons on the key. There are therefore no chips of electronics to swap over as we are not talking about the key blade, only the separate fob unit. They key switch on ...
by Fender2004
Wed 02 Mar, 2016 13:56
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Another Alarm Question
Replies: 22
Views: 4262

Re: Another Alarm Question

Had a look on ebay an they are selling the whole thing as in the case and the electronics, so might have a look at them. I've already reprogrammed my alarms to the car so I'm ok doing that again.
by Fender2004
Wed 02 Mar, 2016 12:00
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Another Alarm Question
Replies: 22
Views: 4262

Re: Another Alarm Question

Geoff Crispin wrote:Hi
I have the same problem, there are fobs on Ebay £20+
If you look on the Org site under tech/fobs I have asked lots of questions and there are some answers

Do the ones on ebay have the electronics inside or is it just the case? As mine works when it feels like it.
by Fender2004
Tue 01 Mar, 2016 15:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Another Alarm Question
Replies: 22
Views: 4262

Re: Another Alarm Question

If you have a face lift car I'm sure that their alarms are different :rtm: to mine.
But I could be wrong.
by Fender2004
Fri 26 Feb, 2016 12:26
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Another Alarm Question
Replies: 22
Views: 4262

Re: Another Alarm Question

When I reconnected the battery after a couple of weeks the alarm didn't sound, but then did when I disconnected a few weeks later, hence the question.
It isn't really a problem just thought I'd ask and gain some more knowledge :rtm:
by Fender2004
Fri 26 Feb, 2016 08:38
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Another Alarm Question
Replies: 22
Views: 4262

Re: Another Alarm Question

Thanks Robert
by Fender2004
Thu 25 Feb, 2016 18:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Another Alarm Question
Replies: 22
Views: 4262

Another Alarm Question

I have a 97 car so I have the brick type alarm. When I disconnect the car battery the alarm sounds, and I am able to silence the alarm with the little round key. My question is where does the alarm get the power to operate the sounder, as it is disconnected from the main car battery? Is there a rech...
by Fender2004
Tue 02 Feb, 2016 08:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Gearbox drip
Replies: 10
Views: 1756

Re: Gearbox drip

Lancsbob wrote:
kkkrisss wrote:did you change the washer?
I think thats the engine sump not gearbox unless their the same.
I'm sure that there was no washer on the gearbox sump nut.
by Fender2004
Tue 02 Feb, 2016 08:31
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Gearbox drip
Replies: 10
Views: 1756

Re: Gearbox drip

Many thanks for all of the advice. I'll have a bit think before doing anything.
by Fender2004
Mon 01 Feb, 2016 12:55
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Gearbox drip
Replies: 10
Views: 1756

Gearbox drip

After changing the gearbox oil the sump nut has developed a leak :head: The leak isn't bad only one drip every couple of months or so. I was thinking of removing the drain plug and refitting it with some of that white thin tape that plumbers use to seal water joints. What do you think, or have you ...
by Fender2004
Sun 17 Jan, 2016 09:22
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 3.0 Roadster for sale
Replies: 12
Views: 4452

Re: Z3 3.0 Roadster for sale

You have to load you photos to something like photobucket then supply a link so that they appear on the forum
by Fender2004
Tue 12 Jan, 2016 11:30
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Seat removal question
Replies: 9
Views: 4437

Re: Seat removal question

Don't start the car or put the ignition on while the seat is out, then you won't need to reset the airbag light.
by Fender2004
Wed 30 Dec, 2015 19:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Cheap Halfords Oil
Replies: 16
Views: 4311

Re: Cheap Halfords Oil

I know that Halfords reduce their oil about twicea year, maybe it's just like any other shop if they reduce the price of oil, hopefully you may buy other items while in their shop?
by Fender2004
Tue 29 Dec, 2015 21:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Cheap Halfords Oil
Replies: 16
Views: 4311

Re: Cheap Halfords Oil

I've used it in my Z3 for a few years now, meaning that I can change the oil every year, even if I've only done a few thousand miles without a large cost. :D
by Fender2004
Tue 29 Dec, 2015 11:55
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Cheap Halfords Oil
Replies: 16
Views: 4311

Cheap Halfords Oil

I don't know if anyone uses Halford's oil, but any type is only £12 for 4 Litres. :D
by Fender2004
Sun 20 Dec, 2015 18:04
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Front Grill Removal
Replies: 6
Views: 1490

Re: Front Grill Removal

The grill did fly about four foot across the garage :oops:
by Fender2004
Sat 19 Dec, 2015 18:43
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Front Grill Removal
Replies: 6
Views: 1490

Re: Front Grill Removal

Thanks all sorted now and removed :cheers
by Fender2004
Sat 19 Dec, 2015 16:00
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Front Grill Removal
Replies: 6
Views: 1490

Re: Front Grill Removal

Thanks for the information, I didn't like the idea of hitting it with my hand which normally ends in injury! So I decided to get a short length of 2x1 piece of wood, and place the wood on the grill on the bottom corner, and then tap the wood with a hammer. First tap tap tap, then a bit harder, then ...
by Fender2004
Sat 19 Dec, 2015 11:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Front Grill Removal
Replies: 6
Views: 1490

Front Grill Removal

I know that there are 6 clips at the rear of the grill do these clips pull out or twist to remove them, or do they not come away from the grill itself?
Any assistance would be appreciated, I'm having the bonnet sprayed so thought I'd remove the grills to help the painter.
by Fender2004
Sat 12 Dec, 2015 14:06
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: MERRY XMAS ALL
Replies: 15
Views: 7745

Re: MERRY XMAS ALL

Only 12 shopping days left to the big day :cheers
by Fender2004
Mon 07 Dec, 2015 13:37
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: My poorly zed
Replies: 8
Views: 3712

Re: My poorly zed

Hope all goes well, and you get it sorted for the nice weather :drive
by Fender2004
Mon 16 Nov, 2015 11:47
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: door card fittings
Replies: 26
Views: 5013

Re: door card fittings

No problems :D
by Fender2004
Sun 15 Nov, 2015 15:02
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: door card fittings
Replies: 26
Views: 5013

Re: door card fittings

Have a look at these

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10PCS-BMW-WHI ... SwkZhWRM4X

The clips are glued onto the door card and then you push the other end into the metal of the door to keep it secure.
by Fender2004
Sun 01 Nov, 2015 10:29
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Polybush help in North West
Replies: 9
Views: 2574

Re: Polybush help in North West

If you decide to go down the Powerflex route I've heard that the ride is a lot stiffer if that is what you want then fine. Even replacing the original rubber bushes will make a big difference, as the ones on the car will be worn by now. It's down to how you want the car to drive like.
by Fender2004
Thu 24 Sep, 2015 17:12
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Keys?
Replies: 4
Views: 774

Re: Keys?

BladeRunner919 wrote:What was it? Two with remotes, one without and a valet key?
I have two keys with the brick type alarm, then a velvet key and a plastic key for your wallet so the book tells me?
by Fender2004
Thu 24 Sep, 2015 14:55
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Keys?
Replies: 4
Views: 774

Keys?

When I bought my car I was given 4 keys with it. Did every Z3 come with 4 keys, or did it change to two when the face lifted model came out?
by Fender2004
Thu 24 Sep, 2015 12:40
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 Wing Mirror fixing Bolt Size?
Replies: 10
Views: 1451

Re: Z3 Wing Mirror fixing Bolt Size?

It might be best to buy them from the dealers then at least you know they are the right ones.
by Fender2004
Sun 20 Sep, 2015 09:36
Forum: Computer help
Topic: Deleting PMs
Replies: 6
Views: 4447

Re: Deleting PMs

Does it not just need resending?
by Fender2004
Sat 12 Sep, 2015 14:05
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: New bloke wanting your kind help!
Replies: 18
Views: 2594

Re: New bloke wanting your kind help!

Mine is a 2.8 and I love it every time I go out in it. I wouldn't worry too much about high mileage providing that the car has been looked after. There are a few cars on this site with over 200,000 miles on and still going strong. A lot of the time the car you buy is down to your personal choices, s...
by Fender2004
Mon 07 Sep, 2015 11:56
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Lotherton Hall 27 Sept
Replies: 2
Views: 1030

Lotherton Hall 27 Sept

Just wondered if anyone was going to Lotherton Hall this year? Nobody has mentioned this so far, and I know that the tickets are available from the CITP website.
by Fender2004
Fri 14 Aug, 2015 14:34
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Gaydon 2015?
Replies: 15
Views: 4693

Re: Gaydon 2015?

I'll be there trying to get everyone parked in the right place, say hello if your passing :D
by Fender2004
Mon 13 Jul, 2015 18:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Door Mirrors
Replies: 13
Views: 2542

Re: Door Mirrors

I think it was someone in Germany has manufactured the metal parts in plastic so they will not fuse or rust together.
I'm sure someone will be along with more information.
by Fender2004
Mon 29 Jun, 2015 19:30
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 - alarmed whilst the hood is down !!!!!!!
Replies: 20
Views: 3014

Re: Z3 - alarmed whilst the hood is down !!!!!!!

On my car there are two sencers one at the top left and top right of the windscreen, so the alarm covers the cab area. The little Red led on your dash is a switch if you push it in it turns them off, and if the switch is in the out position they are active with the alarm. Hi Fender thanks for info ...
by Fender2004
Sun 28 Jun, 2015 20:50
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 - alarmed whilst the hood is down !!!!!!!
Replies: 20
Views: 3014

Re: Z3 - alarmed whilst the hood is down !!!!!!!

Thanks for the info Robert you never stop learning. :rtm: