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- Wed 08 Apr, 2015 18:34
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: 3.0L =- what tyres?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3760
Re: 3.0L =- what tyres?
Hmm, no luck finding asymmetrical 1s or the LS in my size (245/40), so in the end I went with the Assy 2s; the front tyres were still within the legal limit so I only needed rears. They feel fine but of course I haven't driven them in the wet, so far! I got them from oponeo, £85 each which seemed r...
- Tue 07 Apr, 2015 15:11
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: DSC/ABS fault help please!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1977
Re: DSC/ABS fault help please!
Your symptoms seem very similar those I experienced a while back. Basically the DSC is kicking in because the information is is getting from all the sensors does not add up and the car thinks it is in a slide of some kind. In human terms it feels dizzy. In my case this was the expensive yaw sensor. ...
- Fri 27 Mar, 2015 13:44
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Fire Extinguisher under the seat
- Replies: 4
- Views: 657
Re: Fire Extinguisher under the seat
bmminiparts.com had the bracket for sale earlier in the week.
- Thu 26 Mar, 2015 12:04
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: lowering question
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2627
Re: lowering question
There are also eccentric bushes available that can help, but the weld in option gives more adjustment.
- Sat 21 Mar, 2015 10:57
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Nuts and bolts
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2231
Re: Nuts and bolts
Most BMW nuts and bolts are shared across many models and not that expensive. It's only the special ones that can be a bit steep. As a result I use new most of the time.
If you replace the front shocks then the two lower bolts are one time use only and so is the nut.
If you replace the front shocks then the two lower bolts are one time use only and so is the nut.
- Fri 20 Mar, 2015 11:34
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: S54 Vanos
- Replies: 24
- Views: 6765
Re: S54 Vanos
Here is what the bulletin actually says.
- Sat 14 Mar, 2015 08:08
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: M cars
- Replies: 93
- Views: 14826
Re: M cars
@jonttt.... You know how a matching pair of antiques is worth SO MUCH MORE than twice the price of one..... :?: :?: :?: :D A. I'm not selling :twisted: It ill pay for a pad in Spain when I retire :lol: You guys and your 'common as muck' Imola S54s ;) I wonder what something really rare will be wort...
- Tue 03 Mar, 2015 13:18
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Hamann Z3M
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4178
Re: Hamann Z3M
Lovely car and a great bloke! Possibly the most loved Z3M out there.
- Mon 16 Feb, 2015 09:49
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Warning lights came on 100 yards before MOT!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2638
Re: Warning lights came on 100 yards before MOT!
That combination of lights is a DSC fault. Basically the information the Module is getting from all the wheel, steering and yaw/speed sensors does not add up. Did you feel a slight pulsing of the brakes just before the lights came on? Sadly when this happened for me it was a DSC sensor which was not...
- Fri 13 Feb, 2015 12:36
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Round 20pin diagnostics socket
- Replies: 3
- Views: 736
Re: Round 20pin diagnostics socket
Mine is a half turn anti-clockwise then pull upwards.
- Sun 18 Jan, 2015 13:17
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: SviRu black venom
- Replies: 65
- Views: 38423
Re: SviRu black venom
HELL NOOOOOOO!sviru wrote:Opinions please
- Mon 12 Jan, 2015 10:01
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Head unit - CD changer compatibility
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1516
Re: Head unit - CD changer compatibility
Both the BMW Business Head Unit (Tape player) and the Business CD will operate a CD changer. The tape model requires the BMW CD changer A and the business CD needs the CD Changer AI. The pre-wiring in Z3 UK models was only for the Tape unit/CD changer A combo.
- Sat 03 Jan, 2015 09:21
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: S54 Vanos
- Replies: 24
- Views: 6765
Re: S54 Vanos
I think the central point to this is that the claims in the article have to be taken with a pinch of salt. I read a lot of BMW boards and if there was a real issue with S54 VANOS then it would come up a lot more than it does. I went back an did a search as well and could not find anything to suggest...
- Sat 13 Dec, 2014 08:48
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Disaster - Advice needed
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5381
Re: Disaster - Advice needed
First off is to see what the offer is. If you paid £8k and they offer you anything over £7k then take it and look for another. There are plenty out there. Maybe make the acceptance condition on you getting some of the aftermarket bits back? (Assuming you declared then to begin with). Key rule is NEV...
- Wed 10 Dec, 2014 09:40
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Lightweight flywheel & shift pins - w/ Feedback + Video
- Replies: 48
- Views: 12094
Re: Lightweight flywheel and clutch
Lightweight flywheels can make a horrible rattling noise. JasonZ3M had one on his highly modified S50. It was amazingly responsive to the throttle, but clack clack clack all the time.
- Thu 13 Nov, 2014 13:31
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Original Build Data
- Replies: 35
- Views: 37435
Re: Original Build Data
You mean that pyrotechnic thingy that disconnects the battery during a crash. Not really a switch as you would think.Pierrick wrote:Good link. Apparently I have a bettery master switch... never seen that!
- Tue 11 Nov, 2014 10:29
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: SviRu black venom
- Replies: 65
- Views: 38423
Re: SviRu black venom
Lovely car. I would drop the Chrome around the windscreen and shadow chrome the handles and gills.
- Sat 18 Oct, 2014 07:41
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Hardtop electrics - almost there
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1075
Re: Hardtop electrics - almost there
Yes, that is the old style connector.
- Mon 06 Oct, 2014 09:12
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Black Kidneys
- Replies: 37
- Views: 9523
Re: Black Kidneys
Look squashed. Not a good look IMO Like the shape of g8jka's ones, but maybe not CF for me.
- Sun 05 Oct, 2014 14:58
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Saturday's mystery part
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3636
Re: Saturday's mystery part
But on a Z3 its a boltmotco wrote:Single most dangerous part on any car? The nut that holds the steering wheel!corky wrote:Looks like the large nut that holds the steering wheel on
- Sat 04 Oct, 2014 17:26
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Saturday's mystery part
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3636
Re: Saturday's mystery part
The winner!Brian H wrote:Is it one of the two nuts to hold the rear beam on to the car?
Good game, good game!
I removed my butt-strut & body brace and thought it a shame to use the old nuts for the rear beam.. £1.92 each
Si,
- Sat 04 Oct, 2014 15:43
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Saturday's mystery part
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3636
Re: Saturday's mystery part
Nope!
Requires a 22mm socket. The thread is M14!
Requires a 22mm socket. The thread is M14!
- Sat 04 Oct, 2014 12:33
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Saturday's mystery part
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3636
Re: Saturday's mystery part
He clearly doesn't knowSouthernboy wrote:.....HENCE MY OFFERING THAT IT IS FOR SECURING THINGS BY BEING FITTED TO A STUD OR BOLT...THAT'S WHAT IT'S FOR.......
One clue, it requires a socket bigger than 16mm
- Sat 04 Oct, 2014 12:27
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Saturday's mystery part
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3636
Re: Saturday's mystery part
I didn't ask what it was, I asked what it was for .Southernboy wrote:It's called a nut, and is generally used to secure items where a stud or a bolt forms the reciprocal half.... I would have thought you knew what a nut is.......
- Sat 04 Oct, 2014 12:07
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Saturday's mystery part
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3636
Re: Saturday's mystery part
Nope, it's bigger than thattags wrote:The nut that screws down the battery cover. You should have attaching one.
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- Sat 04 Oct, 2014 11:58
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Saturday's mystery part
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3636
Saturday's mystery part
Who can tell me what this is for?
Only clue is that it's bigger than it looks
No prizes other than props for your Z3 Geekness
Only clue is that it's bigger than it looks
No prizes other than props for your Z3 Geekness
- Fri 03 Oct, 2014 08:21
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Removing and fitting rear heated screen switch
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1363
Re: Removing and fitting rear heated screen switch
We should also point out that it is a right PIA to get back together. It also has sharp edges so watch out! The two parts clip to together with the rear metal panel latching on some lugs on the front plastic facia. This is quite a tight fit so you need to put pressure in the right place to get it to...
- Fri 26 Sep, 2014 21:16
- Forum: Z4M roadster and Z4m coupé
- Topic: ///M S54 valve gear excessive wear
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7579
Re: ///M S54 valve gear excessive wear
The initial S54 recal also included replacement of the oil pump due to "unfavourable tolerances in the oil pump".
That damage really looks like oil starvation. Do you know if the followers were also replaced last to the cams were changed?
That damage really looks like oil starvation. Do you know if the followers were also replaced last to the cams were changed?
- Thu 25 Sep, 2014 07:44
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: HID conversion
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4831
Re: HID conversion
I found this great website that shines a light (pardon the pun) on the science of why HID upgrades are not a good idea. Daniel Stern Lighting.
- Sun 21 Sep, 2014 22:55
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Steering and Suspension Wear.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2785
Re: Steering and Suspension Wear.
100% agree with the above statements regarding mixed tyres. I have just been through months of this and loads of mucking about trying to cure a handling issue. I would normally have looked at tyres first but didn't in my case since I was only moving the rears from Goodyear Asym 1 to Asym 2. This abs...
- Sun 21 Sep, 2014 20:40
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: iPhone 6 Preordered?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 9653
Re: iPhone 6 Preordered?
What do you think?
Gotta get a case for mine quick. It's slippery as a bar of soap!
Gotta get a case for mine quick. It's slippery as a bar of soap!
- Thu 18 Sep, 2014 17:33
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Anyone know this S54 ?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4522
Re: Anyone know this S54 ?
He'll be dancing like Pharell WilliamsPhil wrote:Welcome indeed. I bet Alfie will be pleased with the appearance of another Imola.
- Wed 17 Sep, 2014 21:21
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Anyone know this S54 ?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4522
Re: Anyone know this S54 ?
Well, that's quite a car you just bought. the LAST of 73 S54 Z3Ms in RHD ever made! We track the S54s here and for many years that one eluded us. It was finally spotted for sale in April this year. See this thread . Other than that, not much is known about it. What I can tell you is that the other I...
- Wed 17 Sep, 2014 13:57
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Wanted: Late Z3 2.8
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2317
Re: Wanted: Late Z3 2.8
I think choice depends on what you want it to look like. The 3.0 was only available in the face-lift 'butt lift' option whereas the 2.8 was mostly available in the same shape as the M. Both are good cars though.
- Wed 17 Sep, 2014 09:27
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: H&R ARB's
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3014
Re: H&R ARB's
I have both front and rear fitted to my M. They definitely make a difference in reducing body roll for flatter cornering and more stable transitions. There are downsides though. You get a slightly harsher ride as a bump on one wheel is transferred across to the other side. not much, but noticeable. ...
- Sat 13 Sep, 2014 06:42
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: iPhone 6 Preordered?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 9653
Re: iPhone 6 Preordered?
I have had a cell phone since 1986 and have been through most vendors (Motorola, NEC, Panasonic, Apple, etc..) in that time. I now have both iPhone (5s) and Android (M8). There are good points to both, but I just can't get on with the Android. Using it feels like writing with the wrong hand. I order...
- Sat 06 Sep, 2014 07:28
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: LIST YOUR REAR END HERE...
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5035
Re: LIST YOUR REAR END HERE...
Handbrake cables out of clip on underside of patrol tank
Rubber sound absorber missing or displaced form petrol tank straps
Rear brake pads (particularly aftermarket) rattling in calliper.
Crap in boot that has no business being there.
Loose exhaust heat shield
Rubber sound absorber missing or displaced form petrol tank straps
Rear brake pads (particularly aftermarket) rattling in calliper.
Crap in boot that has no business being there.
Loose exhaust heat shield
- Wed 03 Sep, 2014 06:32
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: HID conversion
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4831
Re: HID conversion
The facts are here.
The reality is that you may get through an MOT or you may not. I did even though my car experienced the same issues outlined in the document I linked to above.
Like I said, I had them, removed them and won't be going back.
The reality is that you may get through an MOT or you may not. I did even though my car experienced the same issues outlined in the document I linked to above.
Like I said, I had them, removed them and won't be going back.
- Mon 01 Sep, 2014 12:38
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Looking forward to new shocks
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5154
Re: Looking forward to new shocks
At higher mileages they may not be completely knackered, but they certainly won't be as effective. It really depends on the life they have had, but I would think 50k is all you get before the performance starts to deteriorate.
- Sat 30 Aug, 2014 06:44
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: car radio advice
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3564
Re: car radio advice
Hi, When you say just plugs in does that mean exactly what I think it does in that I unplug the Business CD and the new unit fits exactly into the 'wiring socket' that the Business CD unit did. Also what about the space left by the old unit. The new unit just fits in? Thanks No, you need a wiring h...
- Thu 28 Aug, 2014 19:13
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: HID conversion
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4831
Re: HID conversion
FWIW I had HIDs in my M and although they look a lot brighter the light penetration into the distance was not that good. I have since replaced with 100% plus bulbs and it's a lot better. It doesn't look as bright but really penetrates the darkness.
- Wed 27 Aug, 2014 08:40
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Rear beam bushes
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2989
Re: Rear beam bushes
Won't help body roll, but will reduce rear end steer and will protect your diff mount bracket. FWIW I would not touch the diff mount bush. Leave that stock as you don;t want any movement in the rear beam transferred to the diff mount if you can help it. Let the new rear beam bushes take all the stra...
- Mon 25 Aug, 2014 07:51
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Spot welds popped...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3183
Re: Spot welds popped...
Sorry to hear this Shirley. Popped spot welds and a cracked diff bracket will be a reality for almost all Z3 owners at some point. They key thing is to catch it early (which you have) and get a decent fix done. After that its really no big deal and nothing to worry about. In addition to this fix I w...
- Mon 25 Aug, 2014 07:29
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: car radio advice
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3564
Re: car radio advice
That Alpine unit looks good. I had no idea the price of these things had come down so much!
I like these Mechlesss players and would not bother with a CD player any more. Some good and amazing cheap alternatives here
I like these Mechlesss players and would not bother with a CD player any more. Some good and amazing cheap alternatives here
- Sun 24 Aug, 2014 06:34
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: car radio advice
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3564
Re: car radio advice
Pretty much any single DIN form factor had unit will fit the space, although you will need a harness adapter to plug it in. These adapters are very common os nothing to worry about. As for choice, it all depends on how much you want to spend versus the look and features you want. Becker look the bes...
- Sat 23 Aug, 2014 06:45
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Mrs's Gookah's Z3 Sport
- Replies: 44
- Views: 31150
Re: Mrs's Gookah's Z3 Sport
I just paid £120 to have my wife's 17" sport wheels chemically stripped, sandblasted and powder coated. Thats for all four wheels!!!!! I also took down 4 new tyres for them to fit, they took off the old tyres, put on my four new tyres with new valves, and balanced them, all in that price. Whee...
- Wed 20 Aug, 2014 08:37
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: Brought to my attention about uk road tax
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1751
Re: Brought to my attention about uk road tax
Interesting! Buying a vehicle From 1 October, when you buy a vehicle, the vehicle tax will no longer be transferred with the vehicle. You will need to get new vehicle tax before you can use the vehicle. You can tax the vehicle using the New Keeper Supplement (V5C/2) part of the vehicle registration ...
- Wed 20 Aug, 2014 07:44
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Purchasing a Z3M
- Replies: 25
- Views: 6793
Re: Purchasing a Z3M
A few? Actually 10 years agoAlfie wrote: Remember Windsor?
A few years ago now....
That was the fist run I ever did in my M. September 12th 2004, the visit to Guards Polo club.
Welcome back Shirley!
- Tue 19 Aug, 2014 09:25
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: rear wheels out of allignment
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1871
Re: rear wheels out of allignment
If all looks good then next step is to get an alignment check just to make sure everything is in the right place. I have seen posts on other boards where one side looked set further back in the arch. In these cases there was nothing wrong. Maybe just a manufacturing tolerance that most people never ...
- Tue 19 Aug, 2014 07:39
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Anti roll bar advice.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3040
Re: Anti roll bar advice.
Then tires when the one I have are good to change. Tyres can get too old as well as wearing down. When tyres get old they go hard and lose grip. I had this with some Conti contact sport I had on the M. Lasted too long really so they looked good, but the rubber was 'dead'. How old are your tyres? If...