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by ARoosterinaRoadster
Wed 11 Jun, 2014 21:44
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: After a puncture.
Replies: 88
Views: 13668

Re: After a puncture.

Hi again to you all. Just a further point from my previous replies. I am one of those people and there are probably very few in the greater scheme of things that have all new tyres fitted when I take ownership of another car,that includes the spare wheel and certainly in the case of my last 14 or 15...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Wed 11 Jun, 2014 15:46
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: After a puncture.
Replies: 88
Views: 13668

Re: After a puncture.

On the few occasions in 50yrs of driving and hundreds of thousands of miles that I have driven and been unlucky to have a puncture; it has been a priority to have it repaired or the tyre replaced if absolutely necessary. In all of my years of driving and owning my own cars and car derived light vans...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Wed 11 Jun, 2014 08:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: After a puncture.
Replies: 88
Views: 13668

Re: After a puncture.

I can confirm it will go in the boot with the lid up. Just slide it in at an angle. I used a piece of string to tie the boot down to stop it flapping up and down. Hi Alec. I am even more curious now than ever before because I fail to see that BMW would design a vehicle with a temporary spare the th...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Tue 10 Jun, 2014 21:59
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: After a puncture.
Replies: 88
Views: 13668

After a puncture.

Hi to you all out there. I have looked at the knowledge base but cannot see anything that confirms that a spare wheel in the boot of a Z3 is an impossible task. Has anyone successfully located a full size 16" wheel and tyre (225/50 x 16) into the boot of a Z3? I have not tried it but I rather t...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Mon 09 Jun, 2014 19:29
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Steering column
Replies: 11
Views: 676

Re: Steering column

Hi bertiejaffa. At 5' 8" tall you are 10" taller than me but with an inside leg measurement of 29" you are only 6" longer than my 23" inside leg measurement. To put the height differences and the various other differences such as leg length & torso length of individuals ...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Mon 09 Jun, 2014 09:52
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Steering column
Replies: 11
Views: 676

Re: Steering column

For shorter people an adjustable pedal assembly would have been more useful anyway, as the steering wheel could not go further forwards, and it seems to be in a decent position for taller people. My daughter is only about 5 feet high, and cannot fully depress the clutch even when she is up against ...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Sun 08 Jun, 2014 22:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Standard or Super unleaded?
Replies: 75
Views: 9423

Re: Standard or Super unleaded?

I agree, in my experience ( I work for toyota test driving new cars and prototype vehicles and see what the vehicles show on a dyno under laboratory conditions and then in the real world as I drive them on a test track and on the open roads) that my findings are that trip computers are typically ap...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Sun 08 Jun, 2014 21:57
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Standard or Super unleaded?
Replies: 75
Views: 9423

Re: Standard or Super unleaded?

I have owned my 2.2 for a little over 3years taking the mileage up from 34k to 62k and have used both regular and super unleaded with little noticeable difference. However after reading this thread I am only using BP super and in the last week I am noticing smoother running and slightly more midran...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Sun 08 Jun, 2014 16:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Standard or Super unleaded?
Replies: 75
Views: 9423

Re: Standard or Super unleaded?

Hi again to you all. Well after the first fill and necked ( 35.10 litres of Shell V Max) I covered 237.1 miles and filled again before hitting the motorway for home from Oldham,Lancashire. This time it was Tesco Super Unleaded and the tank took 38.01 litres to necked. That equates to 28.36mpg on the...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Sat 07 Jun, 2014 21:47
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Door Mirrors that won't fold back!!!!!!
Replies: 18
Views: 1959

Re: Door Mirrors that won't fold back!!!!!!

As PM (preventative maintenance) - you should remove a bubbling mirror and have it cleaned and resprayed. You want to delay the corrosion once the paint gets compromised. Hi again BonBon. I have looked closer at the offending base plate and I believe that it has been painted over a partly corroded ...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Sat 07 Jun, 2014 21:42
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Driver seat hight adjustment - won't!!!!!!
Replies: 26
Views: 4526

Re: Driver seat hight adjustment - won't!!!!!!

Three if you have heated seats. The pre-tensioners are bolted to the seats and will come out with the seat. It is a good idea to disconnect the battery whenever doing anything with these connectors as you wouldn't want to accidentally trigger them - they are explosive charges! Cheers R. Hi Robert T...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Sat 07 Jun, 2014 21:40
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Driver seat hight adjustment - won't!!!!!!
Replies: 26
Views: 4526

Re: Driver seat hight adjustment - won't!!!!!!

So there will be two connectors. One to power the seats and one to the belt tensioner (and I think some cars had a connector to indicate if the sealt belt is connected) Hi again BonBon. So the trick is to disconnect the battery and then the connectors and then the procedure in reverse to reinstate ...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Sat 07 Jun, 2014 21:01
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Door Mirrors that won't fold back!!!!!!
Replies: 18
Views: 1959

Re: Door Mirrors that won't fold back!!!!!!

If not twisted regularly over the years - corrosion bonds them in place and the cast Aluminium is very brittle. Hi BonBon. Thank you again. I have only recently acquired the car but after a washing and waxing exercise it is amazing what you see. My guess is exactly that as you suggest. Indeed the p...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Sat 07 Jun, 2014 20:56
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Driver seat hight adjustment - won't!!!!!!
Replies: 26
Views: 4526

Re: Driver seat hight adjustment - won't!!!!!!

BonBon wrote:There are a couple of electrical connectors beneath the seat. (depending if it's the driver or the passenger)
Hi BonBon. As per the topic title - it is the drivers seat that is the issue.
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Sat 07 Jun, 2014 20:50
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Door Mirrors that won't fold back!!!!!!
Replies: 18
Views: 1959

Re: Door Mirrors that won't fold back!!!!!!

BonBon wrote:It's a very common problem.
Don't force it - it will snap.
Hi BonBon. Thank you - but are they just bloody tight or is bonding the favoured bodge because of the expense in getting new and the risk them getting bashed again?
Is there an upgrade out there to a retractable variety from say a Z4?
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Sat 07 Jun, 2014 20:46
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Driver seat hight adjustment - won't!!!!!!
Replies: 26
Views: 4526

Re: Driver seat hight adjustment - won't!!!!!!

You'll need to remove the seat (after disconnecting the battery) and lower the chair manually (after disconnecting the "height" gearing). In a recent thread I posted pics of the 90degreee gear the is knackered on mine. Hi BonBon. Thank you,I am aware of that after earlier help/advice from...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Sat 07 Jun, 2014 20:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 410988

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

Hi to you all out there. WELL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I started off by getting 4 new Maxxis Victra 225/50 x 16 ZR MA Z1 directional tyres fitted and it was pointed out that I had a weeping shocker. Two days later a new front OS shock absorber was replaced under warranty from the dealer that I bought the car ...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Sat 07 Jun, 2014 20:09
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Door Mirrors that won't fold back!!!!!!
Replies: 18
Views: 1959

Door Mirrors that won't fold back!!!!!!

Hi to you all out there. My Z3 has door mirrors that are either very very tight or are bonded in the use position. I am reluctant to give them any more than a attempt to fold back. Is it that they do not fold back? The base plate on the passenger door looks as though it is aluminium and is suffering...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Sat 07 Jun, 2014 19:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Driver seat hight adjustment - won't!!!!!!
Replies: 26
Views: 4526

Re: Driver seat hight adjustment - won't!!!!!!

Hi to you all again. Well my seat is refusing to move and is still in the high position. It has had a good soaking with WD40 and it is still not for moving. The difficulty is getting in from behind the seat even with the backrest in the absolute upright position. With the seat at the furthermost rea...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Tue 03 Jun, 2014 22:19
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: A smaller diameter steering wheel for my Z3.
Replies: 27
Views: 6250

Re: A smaller diameter steering wheel for my Z3.

Does look the business ! Feel a sprint to the continent coming on !! Maybe get enough people and get a group buy from the factory :D Hi velcemax. Now that sounds like a really very good idea. Start a list and count me in. Put a realistic closing date on it and then a figure can be calculated per ea...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Tue 03 Jun, 2014 07:22
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: A smaller diameter steering wheel for my Z3.
Replies: 27
Views: 6250

Re: A smaller diameter steering wheel for my Z3.

Other option is to get yours retrimmed, £105 from Royal steering wheels. I went double thick with perforated sides and M stitching, I thought if it still felt too big I would sell this and buy a smaller one, but it is bang on, feels chunkier and therefore somehow smaller. http://www.zen104526.zen.c...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Mon 02 Jun, 2014 16:13
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: A smaller diameter steering wheel for my Z3.
Replies: 27
Views: 6250

Re: A smaller diameter steering wheel for my Z3.

I don't think that is true. The only part of an airbag which might be perishable is the bag itself. The mechanism which creates the gas is an electro chemical reaction and the elements involved are very stable until an electrical current is passed through the system to ignite the reaction. The fabr...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Mon 02 Jun, 2014 07:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: A smaller diameter steering wheel for my Z3.
Replies: 27
Views: 6250

Re: A smaller diameter steering wheel for my Z3.

I have to say that the Z4 steering wheel does look nice in the Z3. Big steering wheels seemed to be common in German cars of the time. My Porsche 928 S4 wheel was huge, and ugly. But that car also had speed sensitive power steering, so it was not necessary to have such a big steering wheel. Hi ligh...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Mon 02 Jun, 2014 07:27
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: A smaller diameter steering wheel for my Z3.
Replies: 27
Views: 6250

Re: A smaller diameter steering wheel for my Z3.

You can fit a single stage airbag to a two stage system by simply putting a resistor in line with the 2nd stage circuit so you don't get error codes which would deactivate the system completely. Have a read of my thread in the knowledgebase here which explains it all in depth with pics ....... http...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Sun 01 Jun, 2014 17:56
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: A smaller diameter steering wheel for my Z3.
Replies: 27
Views: 6250

Re: A smaller diameter steering wheel for my Z3.

There are 2 types of driver airbag fitted... the earlier Z3 cars had what is called a "single stage " airbag... ie in a collision the bag would inflate... Your car has a dual stage airbag... this is a system whereby the airbag is inflated in 2 different ways... 1. low impact collision and...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Sun 01 Jun, 2014 17:19
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Driver seat hight adjustment - won't!!!!!!
Replies: 26
Views: 4526

Re: Driver seat hight adjustment - won't!!!!!!

Hi, before you start to worry about electric connections, seat removal or tilting please read on. Think yourself Lucky that the seat is stuck in high as this will give you much more room to spray WD 40 (plenty ) on all metal in sight. Worked for me, stuck on high and with cluncking from motor. Only...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Sun 01 Jun, 2014 17:13
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: A smaller diameter steering wheel for my Z3.
Replies: 27
Views: 6250

Re: A smaller diameter steering wheel for my Z3.

You have a dual stage system on your face lift car so bear that in mind. It means you can fit either a single or dual stage wheel but read the posts on doing it. Ideally you want smaller and thicker which is why the 340mm raid wheel is ideal. Hi Jontt. Thank you for that info but please pardon my i...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Sat 31 May, 2014 22:21
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: A smaller diameter steering wheel for my Z3.
Replies: 27
Views: 6250

A smaller diameter steering wheel for my Z3.

Hi to you all out there. I have looked through the forum for the likelihood of changing my standard wheel for smaller steering wheel for my 2000 (W) Z3 and I cannot see anything specific other than a reference to a Schnitzer product. My wheel is the 14.75" standard product with an 'M' badge at ...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Sat 31 May, 2014 20:17
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Independent BMW specialists: list
Replies: 85
Views: 77411

Re: Independent BMW specialists: list

Hi to you all out there and on this occasion to those in the Lancashire area but more specifically West Lancashire and the immediate areas of Ormskirk,Southport,Burscough,Mahull & Sefton. I have heard very good reports of a BMW specialist in Southport called Linwar Motors,has anyone on the forum...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Sat 31 May, 2014 17:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Driver seat hight adjustment - won't!!!!!!
Replies: 26
Views: 4526

Re: Driver seat hight adjustment - won't!!!!!!

You can remove the seat and tilt it over so the backrest is laid over into the opposite seat area without disconnecting the wiring... you can then inspect clearly as well as activate the switch to look for any little movements in any of the components... this will at least allow you to do your insp...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Sat 31 May, 2014 11:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Driver seat hight adjustment - won't!!!!!!
Replies: 26
Views: 4526

Re: Driver seat hight adjustment - won't!!!!!!

Hi again to all. Well I have been out there flash-light under the seat but cannot see exactly which is the unit/component that needs a little light handed persuasion in conjunction with the switch activation. The unit that attempts to move is near the front of the seat (it has small Allen Cap bolts)...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Sat 31 May, 2014 11:22
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Yorkshire Big Breakfast
Replies: 6
Views: 1685

Re: Yorkshire Big Breakfast

Yes it is a great sight to see. Lambos, tvrs, Ferrari, Americana. I think there's another one in autumn Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk Hi again mnbrennan. That could be a worthwhile hood down leather gilet on run from West Lancashire and especially if we get some of the Autumn weather that we ...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Sat 31 May, 2014 09:40
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Yorkshire Big Breakfast
Replies: 6
Views: 1685

Re: Yorkshire Big Breakfast

Hi mnbrennan. I will keep an eye open for a forum alert next time around. I bet it is a site to behold going through Malton,it was one of my passing through townships back in the late 70's and through until the late 90's.
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Fri 30 May, 2014 21:24
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Another Newbie from Lancashire.
Replies: 15
Views: 3421

Re: Another Newbie from Lancashire.

Welcome aboard - I'm on the Fylde. Hope to catch up at some time. :D Hi 692DPG. Thank you. Yes, a nice part of the Lancashire coast line. I often used to go St Annes and Thornton-Cleveleys and onto Fleetwood to the model boating lake,there were some impressive models of all types on the lake at tim...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Fri 30 May, 2014 21:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Driver seat hight adjustment - won't!!!!!!
Replies: 26
Views: 4526

Re: Driver seat hight adjustment - won't!!!!!!

Sounds very similar to what I had, just easier for you to see under the seat :) From memory, hold the switch in the direction you want the seat to go (down) and give the thread a tap or two with something. That was enough for mine to free up, but had planned to use pliers to turn the thread a coupl...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Fri 30 May, 2014 20:15
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Another Newbie from Lancashire.
Replies: 15
Views: 3421

Re: Another Newbie from Lancashire.

Hi Davejue1. I think she has got a better chance of being a passenger when she eventually gets her head out from the back of her denims and realises that although she is an adult she still needs to control the mouthy I know better than you view of life. Like they say. You can pick your friends but f...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Fri 30 May, 2014 19:56
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Driver seat hight adjustment - won't!!!!!!
Replies: 26
Views: 4526

Re: Driver seat hight adjustment - won't!!!!!!

Is it stuck at its lowest position? Mine did that and just needed a wiggle of the mechanism from under the seat. The screw thread had tightened against the motor and jammed it up. Sent from my GT-N7105 using Tapatalk Hi Mac The Tank. Thank you for your reply,no it is at the high position and I woul...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Fri 30 May, 2014 17:18
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Yorkshire Big Breakfast
Replies: 6
Views: 1685

Re: Yorkshire Big Breakfast

Hi to you all out there. Is this at a Pub/Cafe or is it actually at the premises of Malton Specialist Cars and what time is breakfast?
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Fri 30 May, 2014 17:13
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Driver seat hight adjustment - won't!!!!!!
Replies: 26
Views: 4526

Driver seat hight adjustment - won't!!!!!!

Hi to you all out there. Well everything was working as per BMW intended until late last night when the seat electrics will not respond to height adjustment. I have even tried a pull-up with the switch on the lift cycle and a push down with it on the lowering cycle - but nothing. The fore and after ...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Fri 30 May, 2014 17:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Standard or Super unleaded?
Replies: 75
Views: 9423

Re: Standard or Super unleaded?

Hi to you all again. Having gone back into this topic I am beginning to think that a great many have been seriously missing out by using the regular grade unleaded fuel. I have not yet filled up but it will happen Saturday or Sunday regardless. I carry out and record an interim fuel check each time ...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Fri 30 May, 2014 16:52
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 Hardtop and Fitting Kit.
Replies: 6
Views: 885

Re: Z3 Hardtop and Fitting Kit.

lightning wrote:Well, the guy above has a hardtop, fitting kit and stand for sale, if it is the right colour for you.

My Z3 is also Topaz Blue, initially l was going to sell the hardtop but l decided to keep it for now.

Hi lightning. Thank you for the heads-up,I have contacted kjayf.
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Fri 30 May, 2014 10:13
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Another Newbie from Lancashire.
Replies: 15
Views: 3421

Re: Another Newbie from Lancashire.

Hello and welcome. It's a cracking forum, the knowledge base is fantastic and the members arn't bad either!! :D Theres always someone happy to answer your questions. May see you on some cruises and meets. Enjoy your Zed. :) Cheers Dave Hi Dave and thank you for your reply. Growing old is only a num...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Fri 30 May, 2014 09:50
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Another Newbie from Lancashire.
Replies: 15
Views: 3421

Another Newbie from Lancashire.

Hi to you all out there. Yes another one!!!!!!!!!!! albeit I am from the West Lancashire area and more specifically Bescar,Scarisbrick. I found this forum after a recommendation from a member of another BMW forum but not a 'Z' specific one. My little piece of utter delight is a Topaz Blue Metallic Z...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Thu 29 May, 2014 23:05
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Standard or Super unleaded?
Replies: 75
Views: 9423

Re: Standard or Super unleaded?

Hi to you all out there. I am a newcomer to this forum having only found it by recommendation from another forum and a request for help/advice that had been on for more than 3weeks with nothing coming back other than the heads-up for this forum. I asked the same question just recently on yet another...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Thu 29 May, 2014 20:22
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 Hardtop and Fitting Kit.
Replies: 6
Views: 885

Re: Z3 Hardtop and Fitting Kit.

Hi and welcome, I also had the dilemma of whether to fit an original fitting kit or purchase an aftermarket unit, in the end I purchased the original unit, which the included hrw switch and wiring, it was straightforward to fit about 2 hours including 1 hour to fit the wiring! as the incar connecti...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Thu 29 May, 2014 20:10
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 Hardtop and Fitting Kit.
Replies: 6
Views: 885

Re: Z3 Hardtop and Fitting Kit.

Hi lightning. Thank you for your reply. Interestingly enough I was chatting with a chap from your area only a few days ago that had sold his Topaz Blue Z3 and kept the hardtop but the fittings had gone with the car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A top needs the fittings otherwise the chances of selling it on ...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Thu 29 May, 2014 18:25
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 Hardtop and Fitting Kit.
Replies: 6
Views: 885

Z3 Hardtop and Fitting Kit.

Hi to you all out there. I have just acquired a Z3 Roadster with a manual hood and I am contemplating a hardtop for winter use and being that the car is not garaged it will keep the hood clean and possibly free from deterioration caused by Algae from the surrounding trees. My dilemma is the very con...