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Would also like passenger foot well panel if in good nick, may take drivers side too

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stevietgr wrote:I had a similar problem when I first bought my Zed.

Turned out to be the switch in the centre console which I replaced with one from a 3 series convertible
from the local scrapyard. Cost = £10.

same here.
the part numbers differ but it works fine

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Has anyone tried anything different to Renovo or Autoglyms offering for soft-top protection/proofing? Was it a successful mission? I'm rather interested in this, more the price actually:- Fabsil water proofer & UV protection http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111372554318?var=410353888874&ssPageName=...

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... That's quite a list ! I don't think I have seen it or anything like it here... I'll google it, and perhaps it's sold under a different name... :wink: There are cheaper variants. I'm guessing they are the same as Mr Clean's offering http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151160676703?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT...

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I must say I have to give a "shout out" to the E45 Cream (not lotion), i used it the other day. I've tried gliptone GT11 & GT12 I've tried Autoglym Leather cleaner & their leather balm I've no probs with any of the above except for the Gliptone cleaner.....I prefer to use a soft sh...

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*EDIT* you beat me to it Eddie, Nice looking Z :thumb: click on the green arrow here:- http://i1366.photobucket.com/albums/r772/sirius-sea/z3%20misc/1_zps80278077.png The link to the image is copied to your clipboard ready for pasting into your zroadster.net "post a reply" area

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eddie1 wrote:I'm the least mechanical guy in the world, but I know some good guys who would do it!

seriously Eddie, Im like you but with the added disadvantage of being a tad ham fisted....
Its easy to do with the right instructions and will save you some money

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I read somewhere (I thought it was here but cant find it) about a product that brought up steering wheels a treat (based on user experiences and reviews). All I recall about this product is that it is a very fine scuff pad coated in some form of cleaning agent, its a general cleaner but I've read a...

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Hi eddie1,

Glad things went smoothly

yes, lets see pics

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aceman wrote:Did some one call

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I have a feeling this is going to become a pretty good thread http://homepage.ntlworld.com/sirius-c/Avatars/Smileys/shocked.gif http://i1366.photobucket.com/albums/r772/sirius-sea/Z3%20Urgh/joylove_z3_bling5_zps394bf0f2.jpg http://homepage.ntlworld.com/sirius-c/Avatars/Smileys/pisstake2.gif

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appreciate the info

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eddie1 wrote:Thanks Sirius, my cars Cosmos Black, gonna attempt it when I'm feeling brave!

Easy Peasy when you know how

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Holy Sheet

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checkout my thread, I explain with pictures and videos:- http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... =5&t=38292

I was fearful that there wouldn't be paint under the vinyl wrap but there was

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Hi to you all again that are following this topic. As suggested on 30th May I am returning with my findings having used a combination of the Esso SuperUnleaded and the Shell VMax with one fill at a Sainsbury station in Ipswich. I have had a very wide mix of mileage/usage with the Z3 since the first...

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shocking INNIT!

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Thanks Stephen... Now to get the "grey" out the dashtop.... I think possibly the same or similar process of a good dishwash / brush scrubbing followed by some black re-colouring application... :wink: What type of dye do you use for the dashboard? and do you apply a matt finishing coat lik...

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I didnt know that......I do now

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Southernboy wrote:....... is this the widebody version?

did they make a widebody 1.9?

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Hello, what condition is the Offside (drivers) side door seal in? I'm looking for one with no rips or tears or chunks missing Part number: 51718397376 #9 on realoem.com http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=CK53&mospid=48086&btnr=41_1629&hg=41&fg=40&hl=9 will take passeng...

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....... I thought the results were as good as one could ask considering the age / wear etc on the steering wheel... particularly aon the upper half, where the leather has been worn firly smooth. Without going for a re-upholstery job and new leather, it's pretty good... Results are fantastic and a l...

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Southernboy wrote:........ yep...that's the stuff... Pure lanolin.. and that was a really quick photo shop job.... glad to see you removed the "for breastfeeding mothers" at the bottom...

I know, Photoshop isnt my forte

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I believe there is a 100% pure lanolin product available in some of the more "boutique" type baby stores... no additives etc http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Now-Solutions-Pure-Liquid-Lanolin-4-oz-/191154849654?pt=UK_Health_Beauty_Vitamins_Supplements&hash=item2c81b78776 http://www.ebay.co.u...

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I'm going to try this technique on the handbrake and gear knobs.... But I'll be using this cream for the men's department http://i1366.photobucket.com/albums/r772/sirius-sea/z3%20misc/NobCream_zps8866c3a6.png I know, I know, I need to grow up :D Top tip on using an electric toothbrush :bow

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Nipple cream eh? Youve gotta love those womens departments!! *EDIT* Thats some pretty good results, congrats. I think I'll try the Barry method 1st :thumb: I wonder if "Nipple Cream" would be better than E45 for our leather seats? E45 Contains Lanolin too, I'm guessing "Nipple" c...

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I un-clipped the plastic top surrounds on the wheel caps and sprayed them matt black

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]I read somewhere (I thought it was here but cant find it) about a product that brought up steering wheels a treat (based on user experiences and reviews). All I recall about this product is that it is a very fine scuff pad coated in some form of cleaning agent, its a general cleaner but I've read a...

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These were the sizes on my 1997 2.8:- Bonnet 82mm Side gills 78mm (Remove the side gills for easier emblem removal by pushing from the back, its worth the effort as I scratched the paintwork on one of mine that i didnt remove :head: ) Boot 78mm Steering wheel 45mm (sticks over the original, I made t...

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Well what a bonus, it turns out that Gliptone Ltd is only about 10 miles away from where I live.
I'll be taking a seat to them in person

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Gliptone LTD wrote:You will need to use Flexicote to change to red, we have 3 different Tanin
reds because BMW buy there leather from 3 different tanneries and they all
produce different shades, so we will need a sample or headrest sending to us
to copy , if a headrest, post by recorded post, regards Peter

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Do you guys get UV in the UK... or RU all just being hopeful... :D Over here in the UK we all suffer from SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) we have to drive around with therapy lights attached inside our cars, if we didnt we'd all be miserable bar-stewards at Christmas time!........Its part of the ...

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Thank you for the help guys.... Obtaining the VIN is not possible so I'll go with the sample sending option. Your telling me its addictive!! I've spent nearly 4k on my beloved Z3 in just short of 2 years, She's nearly complete now, I'm hoping I dont miss the sunshine this year, so I can finally enjo...

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Just my 2c Autogylm Viny & Rubber care....great for the roll hoops & dash Einszett Gummi Pflege for rubber seals A decent brush - non abrasive - and dishwash liquid soap for the vinyl bits...then E45 cream. :shock: might have to try E45 on the vinyl, does it leave a matt finish on vinyl too?...

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I'm looking to match up my violet door cards with my new Tannin red sports seats with a bit of the 'ol leather dye, Im pretty certain the colour of the seats is BMW Taninred (Code Q2TD) , but all I can seem to find on flea bay is BMW Montana Tanin Red ... There are no code references anywhere on any...

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I've checked, BBC weather it was reporting 17 deg c, Z3 was reporting 18 deg c, and I placed the end of this alternative sensor into the front of the lower bumper grill near the Z3 sensor, that reported 19.3 deg c but I moved it to take the pic and it started rising in the cab http://i1366.photobuck...

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Southernboy wrote:Torx heads are notorious.... they're like hookers... they'll strip if you look at them too long...

LOL.

Well, its now got cap heads

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From the link you posted, it seems the Belt Tensioner is specced at 31nm.... the belt to seat at 47nm.... but a good rule of thumb is to make it tight... I don't use a torque wrench with things like that... The 16mm spanner I use to fit the bolt at the bottom which attaches to the seat... and it's ...

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I'm replacing my seats and want to know what the torque setting is for the bolt that fixes the seatbelt to the side of the seat......is it called an anchor fitting and/or is it 31nm? Ive had a look through the torque settings in TIS and found the following:- https://www.dropbox.com/s/lk4fd1x1dw9me3f...

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I had this issue and the smallest adjustment to the bonnett resolved it, just undo the hinges and lift a couple of mm. It will clear and you wont notice the difference - ok for a temp fix if nothing else Great idea, I wish i was blessed with some common sense sometimes I really do :dunce: i spent a...

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I'm sorry if this appears like a thread hijack but it is rust related :) I replaced my sill a couple of days ago and took the opportunity to spray your everyday black waxoyl underneath the car and in the chassis sills? (The part of the car with the circles in it that the bolt on sills bolt to)..... ...

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I've just bought some from the local motor shop, this is shitty brown (or is it pink? dam my colour vision deficiency!)

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Not marine grease , just lm grease, noted though, will look for some

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I recently refurbished my wing mirrors as the bases were badly corroded....anyhow..... I'm aware that part of the cause for this corrosion may have been water sitting in the bolt holes. Here are some pics of what I've done, such a cheap and hopefully successful preventative measure to prolong the li...

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ignore the yellow arrow, this image was used for a question in this forum a while back is it in the same place as the picture above with the green arrow? well...there's my colour vision deficiency now public knowledge lol. I'm not sure if my sensor reads higher, i will check tomorrow afternoon and ...

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I bought some new from the stealer last week to repair some seats, anyhow some better seats came my way and I dont think i can be bothered to fit the new seat guides. Cant you buy them from a dealership in France? If not, then Im prepared to sell them to you for the price i paid for them + shipping....

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Great info

I'd like a facelift boot lid on my pre-facelift purely because the 3rd brake light is a better design but it isnt going to happen as I dont like the facelift light clusters

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bentley-boy wrote:Don't believe the average consumptioon readings as mine records up to 51mpg when 'tickled along' not exceeding 50mph!

46.6mpg in my 2.8l.....not bad eh?.......I WISH!!

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I know yours is a 1.9 but here it is on my 2.8 (ignore the yellow arrow, this image was used for a question in this forum a while back)

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Sign me up Barry, im interested

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