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Where the ARB bushes fairly straight forward to replace?

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Mines the older M52 which is different in layout underneath and sounds quite different to RockyDave's 2.2 which I think is the M54 (but stand to be corrected), this this being a lot smoother in sound and more subtle than mine. My M52 sounds a bit more in your face but does sound lovely when above 40...

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Brian, when I do the drop links next week I'll check the ARB's. I've heard that probably its best to keep the standard OEM bushes rather than make things too harsh?
Pete

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Hi Ken, RockyDave and myself live just south of Loughborough, see you on one of the cruises or meets.
Cheers Pete

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Hi Brian Thanks for your input, that's exactly what we thought when RockyDave and I did the job. I'll order some Meyle drop links and replace those ARB bushes too next week. I am still getting a little shudder through the steering wheel if a wheel runs over a badly patched up piece of road. I know I...

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New Meyle control arms and fitted them yesterday, bit fiddly but not a horrendous job providing you have a splitter and club hammer! http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r654/koolflyer/20150423_134020_zpsko5bwll9.jpg http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r654/koolflyer/20150512_173926_zpspo8pqnuq.jpg

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Finally bit the bullet and got Graham and Adrian over at Custom Chrome Ltd in Nuneaton to fit one of their cat back stainless steel exhausts. Really helpful guys and more than happy to let me watch what was going on. Cat back fitted to my Nov 1997 2.8 was £485 fitted. (Note that my 2.8 is a single c...

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Welcome Lance, at least Barry won't feel quite so isolated now your just down the road.....so to speak!!

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Hi Goose Question is, does your car have a secondary air pump? Black circular unit front left of engine as you look at it, attached to a much smaller circular metal unit. Some do and some don't (added for the American market but not required this side of the pond). If it doesn't I'd suggest the visc...

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Nothing planned Dave as yet, I'm arranging a lot of things at the airport this year....its our 50th Birthday at EMA. I do have an idea though but can't commit myself and don't want to let you old boys down. BTW glad I didn't get up too early yesterday as that was 27 hours ago and only going to me pi...

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Nice afternoon at Duxford, nice cars and good to see you guys again

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RockyDave and I will be coming together in his car tomorrow, as I said in my PM I've still gotta work nights tomorrow and a 6.15 start for me (7.30 at Melton) is just too early for a night shift at the airport. Don't wait for us in Melton, and we'll be down at Dux about 11-12. Still gives us 5 hours...

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I've just had a s/steel Cat back exhaust put onto my 2.8. I saved the original old OEM system as although it has done 126k it does not blow. Just thought it a shame to let it get skipped, when it could help someone here on the forum out of a problem. A sleeve has been welded to one end of the cut pi...

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S/Steel Cat back exhaust plus pair of Meyle control arms for the front end.......but don't mention it to her indoors!!

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Hi David, am I right that yours is a twin cat with the two pipes running parallel into the rear box? They do vary, as my 1997 2.8 has a single cat with one pipe leading to a mid box then onto the rear box. Matter of interest what diameter tale pipes did you decide on. To fit the aperture nicely we r...

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Hi, on Monday 27th I'm having a new s/steel cat back exhaust put onto my 2.8. The exhaust is sound but it has done 126k and I've decided to bite the bullet as I intend keeping the car. If you want the old one you can have it but you'll need to collect it from the fitters in Nuneaton. If anyone else ...

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..............can't beat a fine pair!

Sorry, couldn't resist

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Brilliant mate! I'll add you and Rocky Dave to the list. Times are on the other thread.

Brian...RockyDave coming as well

Thanks
Pete

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As for Pete (Koolflyer) he's on nights but said he was going to see if he could pull a swift one! If he does I'm sure you two could meet us together somewhere. :) Swift one pulled..... and I've got the Saturday night shift off (but on standby), which means....I'm good to go, also RockyDave is back ...

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Anyone have an original rear Exhaust for sale, PM please.

thanks

I assume you want it for a Z1? I will soon have an old secondhand one off my Z3 2.8 if any use?

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Really good turn out of super cars, first meet of the year and super weather. Where as last Autumn they were pleased to see the Zeds, this time as they were expecting so many cars, they couldn't class us as Classics, so had to park with the 'white goods cars!! :bawl: Can't blame them because there w...

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Technically for 'classic' cars, but Rocky Dave and I went over last Autumn and our two Zeds were welcomed into their paddock. So we are going this evening as its the first meet of the year. Not a big event, but there are some nice motors....and the beer is good! Tuesday 7th April 2015 (and first Tue...

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Staying with Admiral Multi car. Z3 2.8, Legal Protection, 2 yrs NCB (as its my second car), Call Assist, Full UK breakdown & homestart (National Plus cover), Full comp, Strut brace friendly, £275.85. They also allowed me to add my 19 year old son when we drove to France last year and Belgium thi...

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Hi James

The happy look on your lads face says it all.......worth every penny!

Reference the door mirrors, easy job with a little caution as described in this additional old link: http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... =5&t=39815

Enjoy the new toy!

Pete

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Thanks for that John, that would tie up then........sounds they know what they are talking about then....cheers Pete

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Indeed, time to insure....but who will insure you? It seems that when you admit to adding a strut brace a lot of the insurance companies raise their eyebrows and say no! One lady seemed convinced that I would produce more power!....wow, wonder who's strut brace that was?? When one tries explain that...

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Bump Lots of Zeds coming out of hibernation and lots of tinkering planned I would imagine? S/steel Cat back on the cards. Anyone one used Custom Chrome in Nuneaton? It's easy for me to get to but more to the point the guys seem very knowledgeable and helpful. £550 for my 2.8, but this seems to be th...

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Oh for God's sake this is getting tedious and I'm falling asleep!........anybody want to talk about Z3's instead?

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It's a sad indictment of our country, and I have a sneaky suspicion that SB's comments are probably shared by the majority on here, worryingly our 'glorious leaders' don't seem to listen! As for JC, whether you like or loathe him it was probably only a matter of time when the lefty PC 'ponse' brigad...

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Replaced the original OEM BMW bonnet badge with a new OEM badge, a simple cheap job but makes all the difference! :) http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r654/koolflyer/th_Z3%20Badge_zps4kdxzxqf.jpg http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r654/koolflyer/th_Z3%20Badge1_zpsjir6hd3q.jpg http://i1360.photobu...

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I just opted to pay the £126.50 on my Debit Card and be done with, but of course need to remember when to renew it by. By D/Debit I believe you don't run that risk....maybe I'll try that sometime.
Bucks ride sounds good but I'm supposed to be opening up the VC10.......ummm

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I just taxed my wife's SORNed Zed today, online, on my sofa, with a sausage sandwich and a cup of tea in my hand Just UnSORNed my 2.8 online (with a little guidance from Dave :wink: ) after it awoke from it's winter sleep. I too was at the brekky bar with a couple of hot cross buns and coffee. With...

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I feel the start of another rant looming!!
G o G

Oh dear Adrian, join the club! I have a sneaking feeling there might be a fair share of 'G o G's' on our beloved Z website, so don't think too badly of yourself about it!

See you soon
Pete

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Matter of interest. what make of control arms did you buy...OEM, Meyle ??

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Interesting to see what floats the boat for some, but not for me tho

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Spa Classic is still for enthusiasts rather than the sponsors

Shame your not going......but looking forward to mixing with the enthusiasts and what have to offer.

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Just seen this beast on fleabay

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z3-2-2-M- ... 1c4e03e8f9

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This year taking Zed's over to the Spa Classic 23-24 May. Driving over on Friday 22 May and back on Monday 25 May, anyone else heading that way?

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Couldn't you guys meet part way? Just a thought

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Is it just me making a fool of myself, or do you guys flash your lights/wave at other Z3 drivers? I've had a couple of funny looks, but no friendly reply, yet.. Not just you Boosh, I wave, flash my lights, hoot my horn and stare, but all I get is a dirty look!! What's the matter with these folk! :w...

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Book a days holiday Pete. You know you can't miss Duxford, it's in your blood! :D Aviation fuel is, and it gives my 2.8 an extra 20,000 lbs of butt clenching thrust!! :-D Thinking meeting up Castleton area on to Snake pass taking in the Cat and fiddle then making way back into Derbyshire, Bakewell,...

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Night shift perhaps?......Zzzzz

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On nights

.......unless I can work a fiddle

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Myself and Rocky Dave been keen 'MTB'ers' (esp RD) for many years, trails, long distance(200+ miles) with all our gear plus also 'Roadies', full carbon. As far as MTB, Dave has a Rock Mountain full sus, which has given him years of service. I started at the bottom with a Carrera Kraken hard tail whi...

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HB old chap, those numbers seem a long time ago!

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This is a great site, lots of technical information and advice. Great people with some lovely cars who very regularly get together at meets. All of this will make owning one of these super little cars all the more pleasurable. Photos?

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...lovely!

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Not so wide with that dent in it!

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Yeah my CTEK5 and new Hamilton 5 layer cover doing their jobs..
roll on Spring

...........that airbag light isn't permanently on is it?

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3) Quiet/OE. I went for the latter and it was still louder than the OE but not unpleasant with a low, deep growl at idle and a nice noise at full throttle. It is definitely not boy racer - not something I want at my age. You can pick your exact choice for tailpipe trims - on yours I guess you would...

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