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by siwilson
Mon 26 Jul, 2010 08:42
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3m Feature car
Replies: 18
Views: 1494

Jason's old car is a well sorted S50. Very quick around Llandow circuit. The trouble is that modifications are a very personal thing. There is little left to do to Jason's and I bet Insurance companies will have a field day with that. Priced well for someone that wants those kind of mods, but a limi...
by siwilson
Fri 23 Jul, 2010 11:01
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rear Bushes..
Replies: 10
Views: 829

I did the trailing arm ones with powerflex - well had a garage do it. This time I mean the ARB bushes, at front and rear. Was hoping I could it it myself rather than pay someone ARB bushes at the front are a doddle. Just make sure to jack up both sides of the front of the car to remove any loading ...
by siwilson
Fri 23 Jul, 2010 09:47
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Hamann Front Bumper - another eBay bargain
Replies: 11
Views: 1615

JAY wrote:Ive gone through 5 of these so far.

albeit just the bottom part of the splitter
One time by scouping up a dead badger as I recall :)

Graham (BigMrP) had one also I believe on his fab imola S50.
by siwilson
Fri 23 Jul, 2010 09:45
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Fuel Issue
Replies: 8
Views: 764

Sounds about right. 290 Miles on a 2.8. The most I can get in is 44L and that is when it's dry as a bone. I think you fuel sender is probably faulty.
by siwilson
Fri 23 Jul, 2010 09:32
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: FOR SALE - Z3M Coupe S54 - Phoenix Yellow - 2001 (51)
Replies: 8
Views: 2117

S54 vanos a big issue? I doubt it. In fact, I can't recall hearing of a previous instance.

V cool car though. Good luck!
by siwilson
Fri 23 Jul, 2010 09:29
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rear Bushes..
Replies: 10
Views: 829

Which bushes is it, the anti-role-bar or the trailing arm? The ARB ones are dead easy and require no special tools. The trailing arm ones are a pig and need a special bearing tool. Unless you are really into it I would go with stock bushes again. Especially on the trailing arm as the poly ones can s...
by siwilson
Fri 23 Jul, 2010 09:17
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Fuel Issue
Replies: 8
Views: 764

290 miles can be pretty good, what is the engine.?

My money is ona bad fuel gague sender, Z3s are known for it. How much fuel did you get into it on refuel?
by siwilson
Tue 20 Jul, 2010 16:42
Forum: Performance
Topic: Z3M: wandering, if you get my drift....
Replies: 18
Views: 2920

ACS flippers will help high speed stability without compromising low speed fun.
by siwilson
Tue 20 Jul, 2010 16:42
Forum: Performance
Topic: Z3M: wandering, if you get my drift....
Replies: 18
Views: 2920

ACS flippers will help high speed stability without compromising low speed fun.
by siwilson
Mon 19 Jul, 2010 18:42
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Front & rear crossmembers
Replies: 9
Views: 708

See here for the front - http://bimmer.roadfly.com/z3coupe/messa ... 43356.html

and here for the rear just jack under the main body of the diff and be careful not to touch the diff cover.
by siwilson
Sun 18 Jul, 2010 08:05
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 Stereo install with new speakers.
Replies: 5
Views: 851

Re: Z3 Stereo install with new speakers.

Anyhow, the DEH-7200SD from Pioneer won out, and it works wonders: The idea is that the chrome dial and surround match the standard dash chrome surrounds, whilst also maintaning a almost fully black appearence. Photo from my iphone, so pretty pants as always, and it looks much better in 'the flesh'...
by siwilson
Wed 14 Jul, 2010 08:58
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Was I wrong?
Replies: 5
Views: 906

That's a pretty disgraceful reply you got there. Shame on them!

Why it is these people seem to think that becaue you have volunteers the standard should be lower?

The customer is always right!
by siwilson
Mon 12 Jul, 2010 08:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Grom USB Audio
Replies: 5
Views: 838

Hi siwilson Thanks for that thou a little surprised I have an email from them yesterday telling me " GROM adapters are compatible with 97-02 BMW Z3 factory-installed non-DSP car stereos." I would get them to check again. What gives this away is that the model they quote for the Z3 (GROM-U...
by siwilson
Fri 09 Jul, 2010 18:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Grom USB Audio
Replies: 5
Views: 838

Thes don't work in a Z3. They expect to replace the iBus CD changer AI and not the old Alpine bus CD changer A fitted in the Euro Zs.

Sorry.
by siwilson
Fri 09 Jul, 2010 18:12
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: EBC Red Stuff pads are so good
Replies: 17
Views: 2118

I thought the general agreement was OEM discs are the best you can get short of a big brake kit conversion ie the floating setup is better then any aftermarket options, albeit you don't get fancy looking grooves or holes ? In Europe we have the flaoting rotors on the ///M, so OEM is a good as it ge...
by siwilson
Mon 05 Jul, 2010 16:46
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Somewhat unexpected - sudden speed
Replies: 3
Views: 1828

Not an auto is it?

The torque convertor can play strange tricks on you sometimes.
by siwilson
Mon 05 Jul, 2010 16:44
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Bimmerflex - this sunday 4th July
Replies: 19
Views: 3666

Alfie wrote:Why do you think that Zeds are effectively absent from that show?

A.
Maybe because you can only carry one mate with you or maybe it's the unjustified hairdressors car tag at work again.
by siwilson
Sat 03 Jul, 2010 07:09
Forum: Performance
Topic: ebay tuning kits
Replies: 8
Views: 2034

JASON B&W wrote:you are better off get your car remapped by a proper tuning company

than just using a resistor to help add more fuel across the rev range
Says the man from the chip tuning company :wink:
by siwilson
Thu 01 Jul, 2010 14:38
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Shock/spring replacement?
Replies: 33
Views: 3561

At 60k they will be well knackered and not what you want on a sports car. Bilstein OEM = good call. While you are there I would replace the controll arm rear bush with the OEM ///M unit. ARB bushes with new OEM and look at the ARB drop-links for any play in the ball joints. all are liely to be tired...
by siwilson
Thu 01 Jul, 2010 09:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Shock/spring replacement?
Replies: 33
Views: 3561

How many miles on your car when you bought it? If it was 40k or more then it was pretty well worn when you got it and you never saw it at its best. Unless you really want something different I would go OEM (Sachs Boge) or Bilstein (stock replacement). Damping rate is correct for the car and handling...
by siwilson
Wed 23 Jun, 2010 12:21
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 M Coupe/Roadster Standard Rear Exhaust & Beam
Replies: 7
Views: 1913

Si you're confusing things :P Although it could be argued that stiffening up the front mounts basically moves the force elsewhere (ie to the diff ear). Not really, stiffening the front mounts moves force to the front mounts which are much beefier and away from the diff ear mount that is attached to...
by siwilson
Wed 23 Jun, 2010 09:44
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 M Coupe/Roadster Standard Rear Exhaust & Beam
Replies: 7
Views: 1913

No it's the rear suspension subframe that bolts forward of the boot floor and has the trailing arms bolted to it. It also has the diff bolted to it (the front half) but it's not a part that is connected to the bootfloor failure/rear diff mount failure. Well yes and no. The subframe is not directly ...
by siwilson
Mon 14 Jun, 2010 17:06
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Caliper Work
Replies: 3
Views: 1001

Thread from the past! I had forgotten about this and have finished mine now, but not fitted yet. I did an almost full refurb in that I had them shot blasted the zinc phosphated and finally podercoated black. I used all new seal and replaced the bleed nipples, but re-used the old pistons. The outer e...
by siwilson
Fri 11 Jun, 2010 10:25
Forum: Z4M roadster and Z4m coupé
Topic: Z4M Roadster or Coupe, which is best?
Replies: 8
Views: 3972

Depends on what you want it for. The coupe has a stiffer chassis and handles better, but you can't drop the top.

What is your priority, open top motoring or something else?
by siwilson
Tue 08 Jun, 2010 19:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Brake pad recomendations
Replies: 32
Views: 2577

Re: Red/Yellow

Of course, as new drivers are tought to use the brakes to control speed down hills, rather than using engine braking, they tend to use the brakes a lot more than we older people, who were taught to drive properly. You must have heard the mantra that 'Gears are for going, and brakes are for stopping...
by siwilson
Mon 07 Jun, 2010 17:05
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Alloy Repair - Cracked Rear Alloy
Replies: 3
Views: 538

If the hole was more than 2 inches deep though you havea good case. Only if you can prove the council did not take reasonable steps to ensure the pothole was found and or dealt with swiftly. If you're the first to hit it and the road has been inspectred recently then you could be SOL. On the other ...
by siwilson
Tue 01 Jun, 2010 08:04
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: strut brace/anti dive kit
Replies: 11
Views: 968

Re: strut brace/anti dive kit

i was thinking of getting one for my z3 which i purchased recently does any one where i can get one from which is reasonably cheap thanks adrian :lol: Anti dive kit? Illuminate me. The only time I ever heard of this was on my motorcycle where application of the front brake also stiffened up the fro...
by siwilson
Tue 01 Jun, 2010 07:45
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Biggest ball ache of a oil change ever!
Replies: 9
Views: 840

Re: Biggest ball ache of a oil change ever!

S It snapped, i did tighten it a bit too much, but only hand tight, it just clicked and went round again, took it out and half of it stayed in the car. All done know but very annoying! Depending on the bolt, the tightening torque can only be 25nm, which is nothing really. You can do that with a 1.4...
by siwilson
Fri 28 May, 2010 19:23
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Front speakers not working
Replies: 7
Views: 1306

Re: Front speakers not working

I just fitted my Alpine screen headunit and iPod adaptor today...all is working well apart from the front speakers...tweeters in the door are working but not the mids in the kickwells! Any suggestions? Does the standard headunit drive the front mids and tweeters separately? Both front footwell spea...
by siwilson
Tue 25 May, 2010 17:34
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 in a ravine
Replies: 4
Views: 791

Looks like estoril to me, so most lilely a Z3M :shock:

Hope its not anyone we know.
by siwilson
Tue 25 May, 2010 09:08
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: cruise that went through buxted east sussex last week end
Replies: 7
Views: 1060

garythefish wrote:We had lunch at a Llama farm

Mmmm Llama burgers :P

So c'mon then, what do they taste like?
by siwilson
Fri 21 May, 2010 15:46
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: z3 m wheels on a 2.8
Replies: 17
Views: 1308

Re: Don;t do it.

The ///M wheel fitment is a PIA. Trust me you are better off with the standard Z3 / E36 fitment a there are many more better looking wheels available for less money. Bolted cross-spokes (Typre 42) really suit the Z! have you got any links for them please mate? Thanks! http://www.alloywheelsdirect.n...
by siwilson
Fri 21 May, 2010 13:59
Forum: Performance
Topic: ebay tuning kits
Replies: 8
Views: 2034

Snake oil, don't do it.
by siwilson
Fri 21 May, 2010 13:56
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: z3 m wheels on a 2.8
Replies: 17
Views: 1308

Don;t do it.

The ///M wheel fitment is a PIA. Trust me you are better off with the standard Z3 / E36 fitment a there are many more better looking wheels available for less money.

Bolted cross-spokes (Typre 42) really suit the Z!
by siwilson
Tue 18 May, 2010 18:56
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: VERY bizzare metal rattle type noise
Replies: 16
Views: 2178

Could also be the straps that hold the petrol tank. They should have rubber strips that go between the strap and the tank, but they do fall out.
by siwilson
Tue 18 May, 2010 18:53
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: How would 19x8.5's ET28 sit?
Replies: 2
Views: 481

Far out man

I think they would sit way too far out.

ET28 is 13mm less offset and being an inch (25.4mm) wider means the inner edge would be in the same place, but they would stick out 26mm more than standard.

http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp
by siwilson
Tue 27 Apr, 2010 17:26
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Power Steering pipe
Replies: 3
Views: 410

I had to have a power steering pipe replaced a while back under warranty as it was weeping. Can't remember which one though.

Where did you get the alignment done, East Grinstead?

How did the springs work out, all level now?

Si.
by siwilson
Thu 15 Apr, 2010 10:49
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Moving seats £1600 to fix!
Replies: 29
Views: 2946

Sorry to have to say this, but to me it looks like the dealer asked for the £1600 job to be approved becasue they don't really want to do it at all. If they ask BMW to approve £1600 they will most lilely say no and its easier to tell the custromer, "sorry its not us its BMW". If BMW approv...
by siwilson
Thu 15 Apr, 2010 10:39
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Suspension question
Replies: 17
Views: 1551

The car is going into my garage on Monday to be looked at does any one know if there is a list of measurements for where the front wheel should sit, ie how far from the wheel arch and what the distance is from the back wheels. steve if someone wants to help i would like to know how far from the cen...
by siwilson
Thu 15 Apr, 2010 10:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Engine Management Remap?
Replies: 15
Views: 1392

Usually the negative comments come from people who haven't had it done :wink: Or those that had it done by a cowboy! There is no doubt that as long as you get it done by a reputable engineer, a map written for your engine with its specific setup and the specific fuel you use will be an improvement ...
by siwilson
Sat 10 Apr, 2010 16:47
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: s54 rear screen
Replies: 7
Views: 1001

+1 on previous suggestions. I also use towel on the inside of the window to stop it rubbing against the carpet.

Si.
by siwilson
Tue 30 Mar, 2010 13:06
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: F1 - all the right Buttons.
Replies: 9
Views: 885

dennisedlin wrote:Great race and what a call by Jenson.....I think Vettel may be the quickest driver but perhaps too hard on his car...time will tell :) :)
To finish first, you first have to finish!

Many a great driver has missed out on a title becasue of this.
by siwilson
Tue 30 Mar, 2010 13:03
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Bearing change on a s54
Replies: 13
Views: 1985

Re: Bearing change on a s54

Hello You may know my z3m as it was on piston heads a few weeks ago, the chassis no is LB64133 (I have decided to keep it) and was made in April 2002, however the car is on a 03 plate as BMW kept it in their factory for a few months. Now should I change the connecting bearings? I have a letter from...
by siwilson
Wed 03 Mar, 2010 12:58
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: newbie on installing fog lights
Replies: 11
Views: 804

Re: Wiring

Mike Fishwick wrote:Don't worry about the wiring and switch - the foglamps are useless anyway, and their main importance is as a cosmetic feature, which just makes the front of the car look 'finished.'
Except that if you fit the fog-lamps and they don't work you will fail the MOT.
by siwilson
Tue 02 Mar, 2010 20:22
Forum: Performance
Topic: Hunter ProAlign Wheel Alignment system
Replies: 3
Views: 778

Titan wrote:Blimey Si - they really have transformed your car - I didn't recognise it in those photos :shock:

Joking apart that looks like one impressive piece of kit :thumb:
You think any real workshop would be that clean :wink:
by siwilson
Tue 02 Mar, 2010 19:42
Forum: Performance
Topic: Hunter ProAlign Wheel Alignment system
Replies: 3
Views: 778

Hunter ProAlign Wheel Alignment system

A couple of weeks ago I had the misfortune to hit a pothole in our recently acquired E60 530d. Tyre gone, wheel gone and steering just a little out of bonk. So, £250 to BMW for a new alloy and £390 to the local tyre fitters for 2 new Bridgestone runflat tyres. Why 2? Because Michelin are out of stoc...
by siwilson
Mon 01 Mar, 2010 11:49
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Another Scappage Victim with only 50k miles
Replies: 8
Views: 1265

You guys have a very blinkered view. How do you know the person only got £2k for it? How do you know they were ripped off? We all have a different view of what is a good deal for us. Maybe this driver got exactly what they wanted and are now driving around in a new Z4? The trade-in value is probably...
by siwilson
Sat 27 Feb, 2010 09:18
Forum: Z8 roadster
Topic: Z8 - real classic potential..
Replies: 13
Views: 9964

Still hangin' on in there. Timeless cars, just what is it that makes a classic classic and how come it's not possible to see it when the car is first introduced? Discuss! Isn't it because a classic is only a classis when it can be distinguished and held above its contemparies? For a lot of people t...
by siwilson
Wed 10 Feb, 2010 08:26
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Multi-car Insurance Renewal
Replies: 17
Views: 1548

One answer to the no claims issue is to keep your history. If you go to Admiral with 8 years on a car and leave after two years of happy no claims motoring then you have a good argument to say you now have 10 yesrs, regardless of what the paperwork from Admiral says. For this reason I keep all my re...
by siwilson
Thu 28 Jan, 2010 14:17
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: HELP- suspension problem
Replies: 7
Views: 643

If the spring is fine then just get the bushes done. I doubt the spring contributed to the bush failure.