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- Sat 15 Jun, 2013 01:12
- Forum: New to zroadster.net?
- Topic: New 2.8 owner
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2123
Re: New 2.8 owner
2.8 best engine ... Welcome from me, don't forget to post some piccies
- Sat 15 Jun, 2013 01:09
- Forum: Test track
- Topic: my test
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5554
Re: my test
In 4 and a half years have you never felt the urge to post a photo
- Fri 14 Jun, 2013 21:07
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Spare wheel Check
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2069
Re: Spare wheel Check
Ok I find it :D too complicated! I guess Need to jack the Z to take it out :twisted: No - there is no need to jack up the car to take out... open your boot and lift up the carpet from the front (where the tools are) on the reverse of that carpet is a step by step picture guide - there are basically...
- Fri 14 Jun, 2013 21:02
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: Hardknott/Wrynose re-visited Saturday 15th June 2013
- Replies: 55
- Views: 11541
Re: Hardknott/Wrynose re-visited Saturday 15th June 2013
I shall be filling up with the old V power in the morning - loving the discount - off to print my voucher.. see you all tomorrow
I suspect more tweaking will be evident tomorrow - maybe dodging the rain cloudsseasurfer wrote:I like Bills tweaking, its like a mystery tour
- Fri 14 Jun, 2013 19:53
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: Hardknott/Wrynose re-visited Saturday 15th June 2013
- Replies: 55
- Views: 11541
Re: Hardknott/Wrynose re-visited Saturday 15th June 2013
Plan B guys and gals
ITN files have been despatched - coming at you through the wonders of t'internet
Save journey everyone, see you all tomorrow
ITN files have been despatched - coming at you through the wonders of t'internet
Save journey everyone, see you all tomorrow
- Thu 13 Jun, 2013 22:41
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Spare wheel Check
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2069
Spare wheel Check
This might be obvious to some but as there are lots of new owners I thought it worth putting on. Hanging my head in shame I admit to not checking my spare in many many years but made amends this week by removing it and taking it to get it checked out. Anyway the point of my post is if you are not fa...
- Thu 13 Jun, 2013 22:31
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: Hardknott/Wrynose re-visited Saturday 15th June 2013
- Replies: 55
- Views: 11541
Re: Hardknott/Wrynose re-visited Saturday 15th June 2013
Dave/Robert, A second ITN file will be arriving with you tomorrow, it has an alternative ending to the one I have sent but its too late to do it now and I am off tomorrow so will do it a.m. and e mail. Note to Bill..... Stop tweaking. :wink: :D To be fair to Bill I think I did version 6 instead of v...
- Thu 13 Jun, 2013 21:11
- Forum: New to zroadster.net?
- Topic: New comer from NL
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2648
Re: New comer from NL
Hi - welcome from me too, nice tidy zed you have there.
Welcome to Top Down Motoring - it is compulsory unless it is raining
I'm afraid someone will be along shortly to tell you to remove the ///M badge - it seems to strike a chord with some members but it's your car so it's up to you
Welcome to Top Down Motoring - it is compulsory unless it is raining
I'm afraid someone will be along shortly to tell you to remove the ///M badge - it seems to strike a chord with some members but it's your car so it's up to you
- Thu 13 Jun, 2013 21:01
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: Hardknott/Wrynose re-visited Saturday 15th June 2013
- Replies: 55
- Views: 11541
Re: Hardknott/Wrynose re-visited Saturday 15th June 2013
Good stuff.
Dave/Robert you should have the ITN e mail
Dave/Robert you should have the ITN e mail
- Thu 13 Jun, 2013 20:47
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Loaded and ready to tour
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4258
Re: Loaded and ready to tour
Ayez de grandes vacances
- Thu 13 Jun, 2013 20:37
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Exterior A Pillars Flaking
- Replies: 35
- Views: 3864
Re: Exterior A Pillars Flaking
Good write up - have to agree looks better without the vinyl..
What was BMW's idea of putting it on some cars in the 1st place, did certain models/years come that way as standard or would it have been specced that way by the prospective owner, anyone know ??
What was BMW's idea of putting it on some cars in the 1st place, did certain models/years come that way as standard or would it have been specced that way by the prospective owner, anyone know ??
- Thu 13 Jun, 2013 20:03
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: Hardknott/Wrynose re-visited Saturday 15th June 2013
- Replies: 55
- Views: 11541
Re: Hardknott/Wrynose re-visited Saturday 15th June 2013
Anyone else up for this - it looks like the weather may break again and give us a dry day, fingers crossed for some sunshine too ... We'll be driving through some spectacular scenery :D http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t261/zippy_album_2007/HARDKNOTT%20AND%20WRYNOSE%2015TH%20JUNE%202013/ROUTE_zps9...
- Wed 12 Jun, 2013 20:15
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: Audi R8 advert
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1584
Re: Audi R8 advert
You can't take one for a test drive at our local dealer if you can't prove you have the funds to buy one, I know I asked when we bought the TT you gotta ask though
- Wed 12 Jun, 2013 06:57
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: roof cleaning
- Replies: 28
- Views: 6102
Re: roof cleaning
I loosened off my roof so I could get right down below the normal view line at the back then fastened roof back up when I finished to make the roof taught and stop any pooling of dye in the folds. Then just repeated that for each coat... have to slightly disagree with you SB... my experience was if...
- Tue 11 Jun, 2013 23:06
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: roof cleaning
- Replies: 28
- Views: 6102
Re: roof cleaning
wow, looks good and proves renovo works, must be an end user issue here with me :dunce: Just get another bottle and have another go I'm sure it will turn out good. Use a 2" paintbrush and be sure to work it in the fabric. I loosened off my roof so I could get right down below the normal view l...
- Tue 11 Jun, 2013 22:29
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: Audi R8 advert
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1584
Re: Audi R8 advert
It's on you tube too...it's awesome...lottery win needed though....
- Tue 11 Jun, 2013 22:10
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: Hardknott/Wrynose re-visited Saturday 15th June 2013
- Replies: 55
- Views: 11541
Re: Hardknott/Wrynose re-visited Saturday 15th June 2013
Mini meet 08:15 depart 8:30 at charnock Richard Robert if you want to meet us and cruise up together.
- Tue 11 Jun, 2013 21:44
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: roof cleaning
- Replies: 28
- Views: 6102
Re: roof cleaning
This was zippy when I did mine a few years ago http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t261/zippy_album_2007/Zippy%20Roof%20Colour%20Change/6.jpg http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t261/zippy_album_2007/Zippy%20Roof%20Colour%20Change/7.jpg I went from cream to green to see if I liked the colour change, e...
- Tue 11 Jun, 2013 21:17
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: roof cleaning
- Replies: 28
- Views: 6102
Re: roof cleaning
Renovo recommend at least 2 coats but also say 1 ltr is for 2 coats so I think you just haven't used enough product. Check out their site CLICKY LINK info on there and you can buy it direct from them. Watch out you don't get the stuff on your bodywork though its a bugger to remove. Best to mask out ...
- Tue 11 Jun, 2013 21:04
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: roof cleaning
- Replies: 28
- Views: 6102
Re: roof cleaning
Had a discussion with other members recently about this, 1 coat will leave you with possibly bits you missed, 2 coats even coverage so 3 preferably 4 for a deep colour that will last longer but how faded your roof is to start off will also factor in, I would say 4 if it were mine.
- Tue 11 Jun, 2013 20:45
- Forum: New to zroadster.net?
- Topic: Soon to be Zed owner from Nottinghamshire
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4280
Re: Soon to be Zed owner from Nottinghamshire
Early 99's have the twin vanos too - check out THIS ARTICLE good read for prospective buyer.
- Tue 11 Jun, 2013 20:28
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: roof cleaning
- Replies: 28
- Views: 6102
Re: roof cleaning
How many coats of Renovo did you do ??sirius-c wrote:?......but, could anyone recommend a decent BLACK dye? (dont mean to thread hijack, sorry in advance)
- Tue 11 Jun, 2013 18:39
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: roof cleaning
- Replies: 28
- Views: 6102
Re: roof cleaning
Another one for Autoglym but I have heard the Milton a few times ..
- Tue 11 Jun, 2013 18:38
- Forum: New to zroadster.net?
- Topic: Newbie from Camberley
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1901
Re: Newbie from Camberley
Hi big zed welcome from me .... Welcome to the world of top down motoring.
Nice to see another black but you have to tell us why your bonnet isn't shiny.
Nice to see another black but you have to tell us why your bonnet isn't shiny.
- Sun 09 Jun, 2013 18:13
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Zip for z3
- Replies: 2
- Views: 478
Re: Zip for z3
Some members have been fortunate enough to borrow one from a fellow member and post it back when finished.
THIS LINK is a previous thread I have put a link in to a site that just sells the zipper part or you could try a good local haberdasher.
Sorry mine is sewn in..
THIS LINK is a previous thread I have put a link in to a site that just sells the zipper part or you could try a good local haberdasher.
Sorry mine is sewn in..
- Fri 07 Jun, 2013 22:16
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: Hardknott/Wrynose re-visited Saturday 15th June 2013
- Replies: 55
- Views: 11541
Re: Hardknott/Wrynose re-visited Saturday 15th June 2013
I may be able to make this one now, as I still don't have a frog with an engine in it to do the pageant. :cry: If it doesn't get put back together next week, then I will likely be coming up to my folks' for Father's Day. I will confirm during the week. Cheers R. Be great if you could join us Robert...
- Fri 07 Jun, 2013 20:54
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: Hardknott/Wrynose re-visited Saturday 15th June 2013
- Replies: 55
- Views: 11541
Re: Hardknott/Wrynose re-visited Saturday 15th June 2013
Bugger i dont get back till 1 pm . Hope u all have a great day. Moz8-) Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2 :( Might be up for this one the lakes are a fantastic place for driving. hope the weather is Ok. Bill you have a pm. cheers Brian Are you a definite Brian ?? Bill has sent sent me the route...
- Fri 07 Jun, 2013 06:59
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: do people prefer?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1950
Re: do people prefer?
John Wilson wrote:I have been thinking of making a perspex deflector, but was wondering about drilling it out to allow a bit of air through to give the same propeties as the mesh one. Has this been done before.?
Would you not get a whistling noise wind rushing through the holes ?
- Thu 06 Jun, 2013 23:21
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: do people prefer?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1950
Re: do people prefer?
Well I am the opposite in the sense of height being only 5' 2" I am below the top of the seat, I have no hoops or wind deflector and have no problem with comfort whilst driving at any speed. I do find having the windows down stops wind buffering around the cab as has been demonstrated on occas...
- Thu 06 Jun, 2013 20:27
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: Hardknott/Wrynose re-visited Saturday 15th June 2013
- Replies: 55
- Views: 11541
Re: Hardknott/Wrynose re-visited Saturday 15th June 2013
Any more up for this, if the weather is like it has been its going to be a cracking day
- Thu 06 Jun, 2013 20:12
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: do people prefer?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1950
Re: do people prefer?
Interesting debate - deflector on or off. In this last few days of sunny weather I've tried both options and from a comfort/driving point of view I find very little difference. It may be that my height (6'3") seats me above the wind deflector's benefits - anybody else have a similar experience...
- Thu 06 Jun, 2013 20:06
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: finally moved home . zed is happy (more pics added)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2012
Re: finally moved home . zed is happy
That looks a stunning place to live, glad your move went well.
We have some fantastic places in this country within fairly easy reach.. The pic with your dog looks idyllic
We have some fantastic places in this country within fairly easy reach.. The pic with your dog looks idyllic
- Thu 06 Jun, 2013 19:53
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Sorry everyone, but I'm off to pastures new
- Replies: 50
- Views: 5925
Re: Sorry everyone, but I'm off to pastures new
How many "watchers" have you got now John, I have purposefully not watched so as not to affect your figures...
- Thu 06 Jun, 2013 19:49
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Front grille removal - items 1 and 2
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1088
Re: Front grille removal - items 1 and 2
Thank you very much, appreciate the pictures and clear guide guys, happy to have a go now.... I'm happier cleaning and driving my car not taking bits off it, unless its the seats.
- Thu 06 Jun, 2013 06:38
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Front grille removal - items 1 and 2
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1088
Re: Front grille removal - items 1 and 2
So which is it guys
Push the grilles towards the engine and the chrome surround detaches or
Pull the whole thing towards me and the chrome surround will be detachable once they are out ?
Do I take it that those that have replied so far also don't really know
Push the grilles towards the engine and the chrome surround detaches or
Pull the whole thing towards me and the chrome surround will be detachable once they are out ?
Do I take it that those that have replied so far also don't really know
- Wed 05 Jun, 2013 22:10
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Front grille removal - items 1 and 2
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1088
- Wed 05 Jun, 2013 21:03
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Front grille removal - items 1 and 2
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1088
Front grille removal - items 1 and 2
http://static.bmwfans.info/images/epc/MTE0MjNfcA==.png Grille - BMW parts catalog If there is a way to remove these and snap something I shouldn't then if I don't ask then that's exactly what will happen. Can someone explain or better still take a picture from the inside and tell me how to take the...
- Wed 05 Jun, 2013 20:50
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Selling my Pride and Joy
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2957
Re: Selling my Pride and Joy
You don't need a salesman to sell this car, we're all assuming you've kept up Lee's standard though .............. only joking..hotred wrote:Thanks Snoops, you are a better salesman than me.
Post even shows my first post to Lee
Cheers mate!
- Wed 05 Jun, 2013 20:36
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Selling my Pride and Joy
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2957
Re: Selling my Pride and Joy
This is one stunning car - for anyone that doesn't remember it from Lakes Lee check out This thread
- Wed 05 Jun, 2013 20:28
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: WANTED: Seat adjustment switch
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1030
Re: WANTED: Seat adjustment switch
Hope you manage to get hold of one, don't bother with the dealers I went down that route a few years ago - 20p piece of plastic they wanted £80 for the full wiring loom and switch and wouldn't split it even down to the switch with the white plastic bit.
- Tue 04 Jun, 2013 20:15
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Sorry everyone, but I'm off to pastures new
- Replies: 50
- Views: 5925
Re: Sorry everyone, but I'm off to pastures new
The advert reads great John and you have loads of pictures now. Have to say you've amazed me even more with your holiday packing, I will take that as a challenge for our Europe trip later this year.
I think there will be a bidding mini war on deadline day your zed looks a fine example sir
I think there will be a bidding mini war on deadline day your zed looks a fine example sir
- Tue 04 Jun, 2013 18:32
- Forum: The Beauty Parlour
- Topic: DETAILING TIP
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1003
Re: DETAILING TIP
These are mine but they are only 12 months old but the insides bug me, good tip but be careful with the stuff it's a bit nasty on your skin or if you breath vapours in. That was me trying to get an arty picture :shock: http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t261/zippy_album_2007/1st%20of%20June%20Spit%2...
- Tue 04 Jun, 2013 18:29
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: It's a man thing
- Replies: 31
- Views: 6757
Re: It's a man thing
We could have a "spot the ?" competition on that but don't say beer because I've been looking at it for 10 minutes and I can't see it either....definitely a man thing....
Before I even see it I think a touch of OCD is going to be the evident for Mr Gee
Before I even see it I think a touch of OCD is going to be the evident for Mr Gee
- Tue 04 Jun, 2013 18:17
- Forum: The Beauty Parlour
- Topic: Stuff my seat
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1742
Re: Stuff my seat
Hi snoops, It is a small set up that has been going for years, I think there are just two there. You see all sorts of cars and soft tops going there. It was recommended to me by a local BMW dealer who send some of there work to him. Nice fella who does a good job and doesn't rip you off. :) I'm sti...
- Sun 02 Jun, 2013 21:16
- Forum: The Beauty Parlour
- Topic: Stuff my seat
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1742
Re: Stuff my seat
That sounds like a good price given the time involved in removing the seat, cover, repairing the foam and putting it all back together. What was the set-up of the premises like Jamezee?Jamezee wrote:it cost £75.
i will try and get some pics tomoz
- Sun 02 Jun, 2013 21:04
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Sorry everyone, but I'm off to pastures new
- Replies: 50
- Views: 5925
Re: Sorry everyone, but I'm off to pastures new
1st of all - congratulations to your wife on her new job and good luck in your new venture, sorry but having just read my post it's a bit long but hey ho.... If I were selling Zippy I would try and get some good eye-catching photos (trying to be different from the "usual ones", front, back...
- Sun 02 Jun, 2013 20:32
- Forum: Spotted!
- Topic: How long have you had your z3?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4176
Re: How long have you had your z3?
I've had Zippy for 12 years now having had 1 previous owner for 2 years - he's not looking bad for a 14yr old car http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t261/zippy_album_2007/Zippy%20for%20Newby/P1020009.jpg He hasn't really missed a beat in the 12years I've had him, he's had a bonnet respray when he we...
- Sun 02 Jun, 2013 19:18
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Hamann hardtops...
- Replies: 337
- Views: 63289
Re: Hamann hardtops...
Wow, you wouldn't expect that given its not cheap and there are no variants of shape across the range. If it were me, not being adept as you are it would have to have been a phone call, but it's great to see you have got it how you want and now feel happy with it. Suppose the acid test will be some ...
- Fri 31 May, 2013 21:18
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 26 – 28 July 2013, Silverstone Circuit
- Replies: 216
- Views: 70211
Re: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 26 – 28 July 2013, Silverstone Circuit
Anyone still pondering over this the ticket prices go up at midnight tonight...
- Fri 31 May, 2013 20:30
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: Hardknott/Wrynose re-visited Saturday 15th June 2013
- Replies: 55
- Views: 11541
Re: Hardknott/Wrynose re-visited Saturday 15th June 2013
Zed Carer wrote:Just found THIS on how to drive Hardknott - scroll down and watch the video!!!
nah - miss all the scenery that way - pity the video doesn't show the whole route... we'll have to get Gill on the case for that