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by ZZZEMMCO
Wed 29 Sep, 2010 16:33
Forum: Better Driving
Topic: What is a dual carriageway?
Replies: 13
Views: 10489

Proper Dual Carrageways---in Motown

I have a dual carrageway section approx 300mtrs long, close to home which is in the middle of single carrageways-ALL NS limits apply. :shock: I luvit!!!
so 60 and then floor it and pass the snails and down to 60 as DC ends. :D
by ZZZEMMCO
Mon 27 Sep, 2010 14:03
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Silverstone - BMW Trackday - 6th Oct - £249
Replies: 4
Views: 1683

Free OPEN Day

FREE!!!!!!! Entry for ALL spectators :D
by ZZZEMMCO
Fri 24 Sep, 2010 17:14
Forum: BMW Car Club and Z Register
Topic: Silverstone 6th October FREE!!!! Entry to BMW Meet
Replies: 5
Views: 5772

Silverstone 6th October FREE!!!! Entry to BMW Meet

:shock: TRUE----- Clubs Driving day which includes a 1973 REAL Works CSL winner of the 1973 Spa 24 hr Race, will be doing the BiZZzzz around the Bridge circuit with other club members cars----FREE Entry!!!!!!!!! Silverstone circuits / BRDC ARE :bawl: :bawl: :bawl: :bawl: :bawl: So will NOT be repeat...
by ZZZEMMCO
Sat 12 Jun, 2010 11:13
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Z3 falls 300feet into gorge and occupants survive
Replies: 1
Views: 412

A miracle

Tough BMW-Tough people :D
by ZZZEMMCO
Fri 07 May, 2010 18:12
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Power cutting out problem
Replies: 6
Views: 724

K & N Filters

please explain for us K & N owners Why we should Junk our filters before Armageddon strikes us down? :shock:
by ZZZEMMCO
Wed 28 Apr, 2010 16:02
Forum: BMW Car Club and Z Register
Topic: Skidpan driving courses
Replies: 6
Views: 6364

Skidpan driving courses

Millbrook is a possible--BUT am trying to co-ordinate a Nationwide cover of UK, so each site is within a reasonable drive distance of perhaps 20 + main areas. Other driving subjects available--but skid avoidance training is the prime objective, as it has been the least available subject to try to im...
by ZZZEMMCO
Tue 27 Apr, 2010 17:12
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Just viewed a Z3M have some questions - can anyone help?
Replies: 11
Views: 1651

Finding a Good ZMC

It depends on the asking price?? I would want a specialists check over Before I paid ££ss.If you are near Silverstone?-give me a PM before you decide--I will take you out in my ZMC. The old saying that fools rush in-where angels fear to tread is very true(NOT that I am suggesting anything) you dont ...
by ZZZEMMCO
Tue 27 Apr, 2010 16:48
Forum: BMW Car Club and Z Register
Topic: Skidpan driving courses
Replies: 6
Views: 6364

Skidpan driving courses

Hoping to have some nationwide courses underway ---what interest is there? :idea:
by ZZZEMMCO
Sun 11 Apr, 2010 12:19
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: York Cruise 10th April '10 - post photos here
Replies: 71
Views: 9711

Yorkshire awayday--

Many thanks to Mark for all the hard work so that others could enjoy, great countryside and roads.Good to meet up with the "TopLess one,s" dont envy you all that cleaning to the interiors :roll: Whatever Zed you drive--if its got that White and Blue on the front -youre an Enthusiast-----So...
by ZZZEMMCO
Thu 08 Apr, 2010 17:08
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Yorkshire Cruise 10th April 2010
Replies: 196
Views: 88209

topless--a rare sight!!

I heard that :shock: I was going to leave the shirt at home :roll:
by ZZZEMMCO
Wed 07 Apr, 2010 16:49
Forum: BMW Car Club and Z Register
Topic: Vehicle Valuation
Replies: 16
Views: 10981

"Young Timers"

If there is some extra ££££sss to be extracted from owners who consider their car a "Young classic" the insurers Will be happy to do the BiZ.Claims to be settled at a future date---Something else!!!. :roll:
by ZZZEMMCO
Mon 05 Apr, 2010 17:40
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Good service from Mondial
Replies: 2
Views: 428

BMW E service

Phil, was the replacement cost of your New battery covered in your policy, and what is the premium per year?

Good job it wasnt the Whitby fish "n" chips run--bet mondial dont do the fry ups-eh!!! :idea:
by ZZZEMMCO
Fri 02 Apr, 2010 17:22
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Bearing change on a s54
Replies: 13
Views: 2008

Vanos, Floors and shells +

An interesting subject.Our Z,s have suffered expensive vanos and boot floor problems in the S50,s and Engine shells in the S54,s.It seems that the boot floor issue recently posted on this forum, and BMW AG /UK.s lack of any interest, gives a 10 year window for their possible PR consideration, even i...
by ZZZEMMCO
Mon 29 Mar, 2010 16:09
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Yorkshire Cruise 10th April 2010
Replies: 196
Views: 88209

Yorkshire awayday--

Hi Mark, I,m a whitby Fish n Chip---Not that you would notice :shock:

Thanks for the work.
by ZZZEMMCO
Sat 20 Mar, 2010 15:33
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: ACS Flipper copies
Replies: 30
Views: 3540

Fixing the Flippers

Each come with 5 pre formed holes in the underside ready to use the cavity type fixing bolts, into the holes You have to drill in the existing OE flipper. Problem is you are trying to drill a precise hole to take the bolts in on a part curved surface -so some holes are oversize and the flipper will ...
by ZZZEMMCO
Sat 20 Mar, 2010 14:09
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Yorkshire Cruise 10th April 2010
Replies: 196
Views: 88209

Yorkshire awayday--

Sounds good!!! Do you need a local-ish helping hand on the recce,s ?.Thanks for the hard work :)
by ZZZEMMCO
Thu 18 Mar, 2010 18:18
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: shop around! shop around and shop around!
Replies: 6
Views: 908

Think Tyre prices---ONLINE?

Perhaps the answer to the daily "Which Tyres" to fit----is contact the/ANY tyre supplier and just ask for ALL prices in the size you want---you would then have got the Falken 452 as THE best value, instead of Telling the dealer what you THINK is the deal of the year!!!and then found out yo...
by ZZZEMMCO
Thu 18 Mar, 2010 18:05
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Yorkshire Cruise 10th April 2010
Replies: 196
Views: 88209

Yorkshire awayday--

Will that be the Whitby Fish "n" Chips flavour?. :lol:
by ZZZEMMCO
Sat 13 Mar, 2010 15:12
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Wheel falls off 130i
Replies: 5
Views: 627

Fact-Fiction?

When do ALL the real facts get posted??????
by ZZZEMMCO
Mon 08 Mar, 2010 18:13
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Gaydon 10-- MCoupe Fest 15th August
Replies: 3
Views: 649

Mcoupe fest at Gaydon 10--WORLD Record 15th August

Update--we are now 64 entries and counting---I was up at Gaydon this morning 8th March-- checking out enough prime space for 90 + MCoupes--plus we have products in the Zymol and Meguiars ranges as prize,s together with A fantastic Numbered ZMC Watch--"collectors" item which were given to o...
by ZZZEMMCO
Mon 08 Mar, 2010 17:48
Forum: BMW Car Club and Z Register
Topic: Gaydon 10-- MCoupe Fest 15th August
Replies: 5
Views: 5706

Gaydons ZMCoupe Record attempt day 15th August

Entries now stand at 63 and counting + we have some Zymol--Meguiars products and a Unique ZMcoupe watch given to the original first owners--and it shows MCoupe time which is approx 20% faster to 100 than the other earlier m watchers and means you Will arrive before you let the clutch out :roll:
by ZZZEMMCO
Mon 01 Mar, 2010 18:45
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Save Donnington
Replies: 5
Views: 1371

Donington Support

Doesnt matter if you are not a member of anything--what does is that you are going to support a racing circuit and dream of the late Sir Harry Wheatcroft, who spent a large part of his life fighting to give us the opportunity to watch great riders and drivers in the UK. After the fiasco of the past ...
by ZZZEMMCO
Sun 28 Feb, 2010 14:52
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: BMW MINI Cooper engine seized - HELP!
Replies: 1
Views: 587

Good contacts

Sorry to hear the bad news-- try www.fabdirect.com
" " quarrymotors.co.uk
" " linwar.com

BMW Car Club MiNi club register 01 332 660 875.Ian.

Good Luck.
by ZZZEMMCO
Thu 25 Feb, 2010 19:04
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Police dogs die in car (off topic)
Replies: 31
Views: 3296

Our BEST Friends!!

This professional loved his mates--they were his family--due to YOUR govt. who are ONLY interested in targets/brainwash publicity, he was under so much pressure to meet YOUR govt,s targets that were only a political mind game to confuse YOU. So they were successful-- cos NO-One questioned the incomp...
by ZZZEMMCO
Wed 24 Feb, 2010 18:13
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Save Donnington
Replies: 5
Views: 1371

Support Donington 7th March

Hi Paul, Already posted on the Club forum by Nick Wright--and a Club area reserved. :) Welcome to the forum post No 1.
by ZZZEMMCO
Tue 23 Feb, 2010 12:43
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Police dogs die in car (off topic)
Replies: 31
Views: 3296

In court 22/02/10

In court he claimed he was distracted by paperwork which made him forgetful, and it was nearly 7 hours later that the dogs were found.Tragedy.

Conditional discharge and to pay £2500 costs.
by ZZZEMMCO
Sat 20 Feb, 2010 17:49
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Yorkshire Cruise 10th April 2010
Replies: 196
Views: 88209

Recce

March the 5th is a Friday!!!!!!!!!!!!!--6th is Sat.
by ZZZEMMCO
Thu 18 Feb, 2010 18:07
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Anyone for a last autumn ride in Denmark?
Replies: 18
Views: 4669

Denmark visit---2010 or 2011?

Hi Morten-- the BIG problem for many drivers is the time given in advance of an event.Its now 5 months since the idea of a possible visit to Denmark--like all drivers we have to plan to be away from our jobs and arrange Ferries/Tunnel-Hotels +++.

Any infomation Please?. :idea:
by ZZZEMMCO
Sun 14 Feb, 2010 15:02
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Gaydon 10-- MCoupe Fest 15th August
Replies: 3
Views: 649

Mcoupe fest at Gaydon 10

:) An update on the entrant numbers---We have over 50 ZMCssss and with 6 months untill 15th August, we hope to exceed the last record gathering.

Glyn--that OG coupe looks the Bizz--hope you will be attending?

www.z3mcoupe.com has the details under forum meets.
by ZZZEMMCO
Sun 14 Feb, 2010 13:29
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: flat spot on tyres in winter storage
Replies: 19
Views: 2174

Tyre Flat spots

There are some "Boots" for want of a better word--like a cradle which
spread the load of the tyre footprint evenly, so no flat spots.Dont remember where I saw them---may have been in BMW CC mag,£100 ish--you could start off with Halfords.
by ZZZEMMCO
Sun 17 Jan, 2010 17:09
Forum: BMW Car Club and Z Register
Topic: Gaydon 10-- MCoupe Fest 15th August
Replies: 5
Views: 5706

Gaydon 10-- MCoupe Fest 15th August

At this moment ZMCoupes entered are 50+ and counting--- :D
by ZZZEMMCO
Fri 08 Jan, 2010 17:27
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Gaydon 10-- MCoupe Fest 15th August
Replies: 3
Views: 649

Mcoupe fest at Gaydon 10

At this moment we have 34 MCoupes entered for the MC fest, so may get near to the previous 63+ UK record :D If You know of someone with one, please tell them of the event or log on to www.z3mcoupe.com
by ZZZEMMCO
Fri 08 Jan, 2010 17:16
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Nice car Z3 Coup 5 litre
Replies: 4
Views: 691

The Beasts on Falkens!!!

And its run on Falken 452,s eh!!! :lol: should settle the "which tyres"subject for a day or 3.
by ZZZEMMCO
Mon 21 Dec, 2009 17:54
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Best sounding 6 cylinder engines
Replies: 17
Views: 2497

Sexy sixes----

M V Agusta,s Six cylinder ( sat on it in Italy) -----Mike Hailwoods 6 cyl Honda in the Isle Of Man-----Sounds to make the hairs on the back of your neck tingle---- :shock:
by ZZZEMMCO
Wed 16 Dec, 2009 18:44
Forum: BMW Car Club and Z Register
Topic: Gaydon 10-- MCoupe Fest 15th August
Replies: 5
Views: 5706

Gaydon 10-- MCoupe Fest 15th August

I have posted on the ZMR & MC forum for the invitation to MC drivers who are Not club members and pay an additional entry.I dont think the MCoupe,s were an invited part of the 2005 Z fest--as was this year when the 8 series Coupes were in their featured spot.
by ZZZEMMCO
Wed 16 Dec, 2009 18:17
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Gaydon 10-- MCoupe Fest 15th August
Replies: 3
Views: 649

Gaydon 10-- MCoupe Fest 15th August

Invite to all MCoupe drivers to attend the Club BIG day.Some years ago the then owners got together at Donington to support two MCoupe Racers, and 63 cars arrived to set a record of one place/time. Time moves on, as do the rare coupes and sadly some have gone to that eternal fast road :bawl: to the ...
by ZZZEMMCO
Wed 16 Dec, 2009 17:53
Forum: BMW Car Club and Z Register
Topic: Gaydon 10-- MCoupe Fest 15th August
Replies: 5
Views: 5706

Gaydon 10-- MCoupe Fest 15th August

Trying to get as many MCoupes at The Clubs Big day as possible.We had a record 63+ at Donington some years ago, but some have gone to pastures new.

If you want to be included at the members entrance rate, PM me to be listed. :D
by ZZZEMMCO
Mon 14 Dec, 2009 18:16
Forum: BMW Car Club and Z Register
Topic: Z Register
Replies: 38
Views: 16795

A lifetime of Club friends---Priceless!!!

So many plus points to share :D and a lifetime of Club friends going back 35 + years, and looking forward to the next 35!!!!! :roll:
by ZZZEMMCO
Tue 03 Nov, 2009 18:57
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Z3 M Coupe (M1UPE)
Replies: 11
Views: 1484

If you have to ask--Youre too late!!

Why would you want to buy a 5 Series M V10?? they look just the same as any 5 series to 99.9% of Joe public.Porsche 911 993/6/7 can you tell the difference or the E92 3 series 318 or M3---its All about the marketing of dreams for wannabe,s-- Z3Mcoupe is a oneoff---NO confusion.com---its now a Newtim...
by ZZZEMMCO
Mon 02 Nov, 2009 18:38
Forum: Performance
Topic: Toyo T1-R & Tracking
Replies: 2
Views: 578

New tyres = Confidence

Good choice--and at this time of year it gives better confidence to be able to face whatever weather may be on its way in winter. I am always amazed that drivers will wait untill the last mm :shock: before new tyres--but are happy to spend ££££ss on a hoped for power increase, when the new tyre grip...
by ZZZEMMCO
Thu 29 Oct, 2009 18:24
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Anyone for a last autumn ride in Denmark?
Replies: 18
Views: 4669

Danish Awayday!!!

Yes--I am interested in a tour to Denmark--There IS a BMW Club Denmark,
and my fellow European rep was Mogens Christiansen(maybe my spelling of his name is Not the biz) but I am sure they would be great hosts as is the original poster,s idea,s.

Police ARE very strict on DD & Speeding. :shock:
by ZZZEMMCO
Mon 26 Oct, 2009 17:47
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: AA, RAC or BMW check
Replies: 4
Views: 749

BMW Indy,s

Post up for HELP in the Durham area, asking for honest indy BMW specialists, and you should get a good feedback of people who know all the DNA of our S50/54 cars which the dealers have sad to say, ---- moved on from as the production numbers were very small.

IF you are happy with them--pass it on.
by ZZZEMMCO
Wed 21 Oct, 2009 17:25
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Well done Jenson!
Replies: 11
Views: 843

The GB World Champions Machine +

What a result for having a dream---Jensen + Brawn + an Engine built in Brixworth, Northants by Brits for MBenz-----------think they are the ex ilmor engine guru.s.?

If only the dream machine were in Government :idea:
by ZZZEMMCO
Tue 13 Oct, 2009 12:43
Forum: BMW Car Club and Z Register
Topic: Z Register
Replies: 38
Views: 16795

Club Benefits ££££££££££££££££

Well worth joining if only for the parts discounts from GSF and Europarts.
by ZZZEMMCO
Tue 13 Oct, 2009 12:36
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Rolling Road invitation 14th November in MK
Replies: 6
Views: 1528

Re: Rolling Road invitation 14th November in MK

Spokey-- A car is positioned with its driven wheels on a set of rollers, and electrical conections made to the Dynmometer, the operater in the car increases the engine revs by going up through the gears until max power/revs are shown on a readout.The dyno then prints out the max torque and bhp on a ...
by ZZZEMMCO
Mon 12 Oct, 2009 16:46
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Rolling Road invitation 14th November in MK
Replies: 6
Views: 1528

Rolling Road invitation 14th November in MK

Thanks--both welcome, must have your details by 2nd November. please advise if you need an extra day or so.
by ZZZEMMCO
Mon 12 Oct, 2009 10:37
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Rolling Road invitation 14th November in MK
Replies: 6
Views: 1528

Rolling Road invitation 14th November in MK

Some places available for this Milton Keynes based event.£35 per car.
by ZZZEMMCO
Sun 19 Jul, 2009 16:52
Forum: BMW Car Club and Z Register
Topic: Silverstone Classic Meeting BMW Car Club July 24-26.ZZZZsss
Replies: 18
Views: 11521

CLASSIC Silverstone July 24-26

Sandy--- I will be there waiting for your pride n joy--on Thursday---Cos someone has to set up the area (and others) --look forward to a meet up on Friday. :D
by ZZZEMMCO
Sun 19 Jul, 2009 16:22
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: BMWCC Trackday - Donington Park'09, 7th Sept 2009
Replies: 2
Views: 973

Donington 09

:lol: Yes!!! Will be there Nick--Good Circuit to do your first trackday without aggro :roll: