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by ARoosterinaRoadster
Sat 13 Feb, 2016 21:04
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Issue with posting images - again.
Replies: 10
Views: 1784

Issue with posting images - again.

Hi Admin and you all. I had attempted to post images of a Z1 into the Z1 side of the forum but was greeted with the message that I had reached my limit ??? It is absolutely ages since I posted the images of my own Z3 onto the forum and I am perplexed. I had resized the images into another part of my...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Tue 09 Feb, 2016 21:01
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Zed cruise & meet with "Just Jane" Sunday 3rd July 2016
Replies: 88
Views: 25723

Re: Zed cruise & meet with "Just Jane" Sunday 3rd July 2016

Hi Peter and to you all. Now that I have my Prostate work done and no-longer need to be looking for big trees and low walls - I might well be able to join you all in my 2000 Topaz Blue Z3 2.0ltr Auto. What time is the meet-up planned for ? let me know your route, being in staly-vegas we might run t...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Tue 09 Feb, 2016 13:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 wanted
Replies: 19
Views: 4086

Re: Z3 wanted

I am keeping mine Hi gookah. I would be keeping mine but for an Arthritic elbow and shoulder that protest when handling the Hardtop. Ms RoosterinaRoadster has damaged her right shoulder and is pending surgery with little guarantee of a true fix. The Hardtop has been stored since being removed for t...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Tue 09 Feb, 2016 11:57
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 wanted
Replies: 19
Views: 4086

Re: Z3 wanted

peterandjenny wrote:To everyone on this thread , we had hoped things would be decided by now but the other driver leaving the accident has complicated things.
Hi again Peter &Jenny. Which part of the country do you and your friends (interested party) live ?
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Tue 09 Feb, 2016 11:40
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 wanted
Replies: 19
Views: 4086

Re: Z3 wanted

peterandjenny wrote:They are still waiting for the insurance outcome . Hang fire for now.

peter
Hi peter&jenny. Was this post directed towards me or the members in general ?
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Mon 08 Feb, 2016 20:04
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rear spaces on 2000 reg Z3 2.0 ltr Auto.
Replies: 12
Views: 2308

Re: Rear spaces on 2000 reg Z3 2.0 ltr Auto.

hi - 1st, offer a piece of wood or pole up vertically to the wheel arch and the measure the distance to you wheel (compare to front if thats the look you are going for). this will tell you exactly the size of spacer you want 2nd, get spacers the bolt to the hub and the the wheel to the spacer - do ...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Sun 07 Feb, 2016 21:04
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rear spaces on 2000 reg Z3 2.0 ltr Auto.
Replies: 12
Views: 2308

Rear spaces on 2000 reg Z3 2.0 ltr Auto.

Hi to you all. Rear spaces. I am currently running my 2000 Z3 ".0ltr Auto on BMW Staggered Wheels and wish to slightly widen the stance at the rear so as to bring the outer edge of the wheels to conform with the front wheels. Question :- Would 1" spaces be a safe option and also not put un...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Sun 07 Feb, 2016 20:52
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 wanted
Replies: 19
Views: 4086

Re: Z3 wanted

Hi Peter & Jenny. My 2000 Topaz Blue 2.0 ltr Auto with 74,250 miles and full history with Hardtop and storage trolley and running on BMW Staggered Wheels with almost new tyres (original excellent wheels again with almost new tyres are available) is available. PM me for details and photos.
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Sun 07 Feb, 2016 20:38
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Zed cruise & meet with "Just Jane" Sunday 3rd July 2016
Replies: 88
Views: 25723

Re: Zed cruise & meet with "Just Jane" Sunday 3rd July 2016

Hi Peter and to you all. Now that I have my Prostate work done and no-longer need to be looking for big trees and low walls - I might well be able to join you all in my 2000 Topaz Blue Z3 2.0ltr Auto.

What time is the meet-up planned for ?
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Thu 17 Dec, 2015 11:26
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Spotted in Skelmersdale.
Replies: 0
Views: 1054

Spotted in Skelmersdale.

Hi to the driver/owner of the Silver Z3 with Hardtop and after-market wheels that is being parked up in the Sandy Lane Health Centre Car Park.
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Tue 15 Dec, 2015 23:11
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Spotted in Burscough,Lancashire.
Replies: 0
Views: 1070

Spotted in Burscough,Lancashire.

Hi to whoever owns the Topaz Blue Metallic 2.2 ltr with the fitted hardtop.
You were parked-up next to my Z3 2.0 ltr Auto in the car-park for the doctors surgery,it had just turned dusk when I came out and spotted your car.
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Thu 05 Nov, 2015 12:56
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 403645

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

They are exclusive and gorgeous :-) Here is mine http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g433/deano1712/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0944_zpsybnxw9jv.jpg Hi Deano. Yes,nice top and apart from the bumps towards the rear of the hardtop and possibly a slightly flatter line as it comes over the top of the rear win...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Thu 05 Nov, 2015 11:05
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 403645

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

deni2s wrote:He got hamann hardtop.
Hi deni2s. Yes I saw that it was a hartop after posting my question. How do they differ from OEM ? Are they any better fit or with additional features ?
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Thu 05 Nov, 2015 10:30
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 403645

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

yalden wrote:A very expensive roof.

Hi yalden. What is your interpritation of 'Expensive' ? and yes - was it a new Mohair Hood/roof or a Hardtop/roof ?
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Fri 23 Oct, 2015 19:02
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Shifting the dreaded Alge.
Replies: 17
Views: 12252

Re: Shifting the dreaded Alge.

The floods must have been before I moved here. I've lived here since 1982 and there have been no major floods in that time. The Milton wash worked to a certain extent and certainly removed most of the thick stuff. The renovo improved it further and it is a vast improvement, but there are still fain...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Wed 21 Oct, 2015 23:00
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Shifting the dreaded Alge.
Replies: 17
Views: 12252

Re: Shifting the dreaded Algae.

Hi Rooster thanks for the reply. Yes I've ordered some proper stuff so will see how things go. I live in Ware in Hertfordshire........, just near enough to London to get the benefit of it, but far enough away for comfort! Hi again Martin. I know Ware and the area very well having spent some time wo...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Wed 21 Oct, 2015 19:30
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Shifting the dreaded Alge.
Replies: 17
Views: 12252

Re: Shifting the dreaded Alge.

Hi. This is my first post on the forum. I have this week bought a 1998 1.9 which is my first Z3, and is in great condition except for the roof which is absolutely covered in algae. I will definitely try the Milton treatment as I was thinking that I might have to resort to a new roof! Thanks for the...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Sun 18 Oct, 2015 22:26
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Shifting the dreaded Alge.
Replies: 17
Views: 12252

Re: Shifting the dreaded Alge.

Hi thanks for the post the dreaded has been the scourge of my soft top days for years have tried just about everything over time without any real lasting success.I am now the proud owner of a very preloved Z3 and the hood is spotless as is the whole car. I hope I don't need to try fix for a very lo...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Tue 13 Oct, 2015 14:49
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: fitting hard top
Replies: 7
Views: 1070

Re: fitting hard top

If it for appearance only,then you could possibly loosely fit the tonneau cover over the folded down hood. I doubt that this would work. The hardtop actually sits on the folded down softtop by means of two rubber stops that rest on the front latch pins of the softtop. The tonneau would normally obs...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Tue 13 Oct, 2015 14:21
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: fitting hard top
Replies: 7
Views: 1070

Re: fitting hard top

hi my Merry men going to put the hardtop on now the weather is about to turn could some tell me if there is a cover that fits over the soft top before the top if fitted thanks pink Hi Pinky. I think that the hood when folded down and into the storage box is perhaps best left uncovered as this will ...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Mon 12 Oct, 2015 11:57
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Just saw this on the bbc website
Replies: 9
Views: 3360

Re: Just saw this on the bbc website

Hi to you all out there. Unless I am looking at a section of the path that has been damaged and not repaired - there is no safety rail/barrier. Surely there would not have been legitimate vehicular access along such a path anyway !!!!! I am certainly glad that the driver was OK. What evidence was th...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Mon 12 Oct, 2015 08:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Gumtree Scam.
Replies: 8
Views: 1344

Re: Gumtree Scam.

I can see some scam baiting coming on... Every time in the last couple of years when selling my car I've had one or two of these emails... You can tell them you've stolen the car and its lost its engine and wheels and there's a dead body in the boot and he will still buy it plus tell him the price ...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Mon 12 Oct, 2015 08:14
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Gumtree Scam.
Replies: 8
Views: 1344

Re: Gumtree Scam.

What is Neon? Anyway, as you say, it's an obvious scam. Out of interest, why not just sell the hard top and use the car with the soft top? Hi BladeRunner. Neon appears to be a "Gateway" or carrier of text messages but unlike regular text messages it cannot be replied to,it is one way only...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Sun 11 Oct, 2015 19:19
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 403645

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

got home ok not a make on it during our trip bit too dark to do any thing now have to wait till tommorow eve, nice chap Paul has just got a 1.9 zed but didn't want the hard top only had his zed 1 week still playing with his new toy peter2b Hi Peter. Did it come complete with the fitting kit,wiring ...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Sun 11 Oct, 2015 19:16
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Gumtree Scam.
Replies: 8
Views: 1344

Re: Gumtree Scam.

What was the Gumtree scam exactly? Hi lighting. I had put the Z3 onto their site and within 45 minutes I received a text message that read :- Hello is your car on gumtree still available? the condition and service history? reply me back via email tonycooly@hotmail.com At first you would think :- in...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Sun 11 Oct, 2015 18:25
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Gumtree Scam.
Replies: 8
Views: 1344

Re: Gumtree Scam.

Why are you selling. Bob Hi Bob. I have been having trouble putting the hardtop on and then removing it again. Since buying the car in May 2014 I am troubled with arthritis in my elbows and left hand and the other half has a damaged right shoulder and is finding it increasingly more difficult to li...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Sun 11 Oct, 2015 14:52
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Gumtree Scam.
Replies: 8
Views: 1344

Gumtree Scam.

Hi to you all out there. I have just been contacted via a Text Message after posting an advert for my Z3 on Gumtree. I could not reply to that message and it came in from Neon.

BE AWARE & BE WARE the name of the scammer is tonycooly@hotmail.com
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Sat 10 Oct, 2015 16:14
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 403645

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

peter2b wrote:I have a small,trailer that I used to bring a replacement bonnet home on so I'm using that with lots of padding
peter2b
Hi Pete.

Best of luck and don't forget the ropes to keep it in the trailer !!!!!
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Fri 09 Oct, 2015 21:05
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 403645

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

just got a matching hard top for my zed same year same colour I hope picking it up on Sunday peter2b Hi Peter. I assume that you got it off of E'bay. Are you going with your Z and fitting it to bring it back or are your going in a Transit size van ? When I got my hardtop I went in the Z and fitted ...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Wed 07 Oct, 2015 22:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Value for money
Replies: 12
Views: 2745

Re: Value for money

6 pot roadster wrote:I posted a link to eBay (which obviously has pics) I'm still struggling to post images in here
Hi 6 pot roadster. The link has not appeared on here. It might be easier to just type in the item number !!!!!!
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Mon 05 Oct, 2015 13:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: The Kit/Bits and pieces to raise the Z3 seat front.
Replies: 22
Views: 2660

Re: The Kit/Bits and pieces to raise the Z3 seat front.

Hi to you all out there. Well I had a great deal of help from Southernboy (Barry) but alas the leads that je gave me drew a blank with stuff out of stock and long winded waiting times. The job is now done but I have yet to mount the runners on a single rail each BUT initially the mounting is secure ...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Mon 05 Oct, 2015 09:46
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: The Kit/Bits and pieces to raise the Z3 seat front.
Replies: 22
Views: 2660

Re: The Kit/Bits and pieces to raise the Z3 seat front.

You may find this 'for sale' post interesting. It could well be the answer to your problem: http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=43232 Hi BladeRunner. Interesting BUT not for me. I am not for swapping and changing across manufacturers products on items such as seats. If need-be I...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Sun 04 Oct, 2015 17:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: The Kit/Bits and pieces to raise the Z3 seat front.
Replies: 22
Views: 2660

Re: The Kit/Bits and pieces to raise the Z3 seat front.

Have you fitted a lumbar support to yours? Bob Hi Bob. No not into this car. Strictly speaking it should be tailored into the cover but as it is only a very small/shallow one I don't see it being a problem. It would be built up from a 3/4" of 7lb reconstituted foam with a 1/2" overlay and...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Sun 04 Oct, 2015 16:42
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: The Kit/Bits and pieces to raise the Z3 seat front.
Replies: 22
Views: 2660

Re: The Kit/Bits and pieces to raise the Z3 seat front.

Now that IS interesting as after the first long drive that iv'e done in the Z3 the next day i had severe lower back pain & its lasted a week. I never put 2&2 together. I will try this tilt remedy & see but it feels like the bottom of the seat back doesn't support the lower end of the sp...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Sun 04 Oct, 2015 14:53
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: The Kit/Bits and pieces to raise the Z3 seat front.
Replies: 22
Views: 2660

Re: The Kit/Bits and pieces to raise the Z3 seat front.

Iv'e read a thread somewhere saying that the seating is much more comfortable if you raise the front of the seat 20mm or so & iv'e bought the bits to do it but not had the chance to fit it yet. Went out for a drive to the Dales last week & the DSC/ABS warning light has come on so checked wi...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Sun 04 Oct, 2015 14:01
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: The Kit/Bits and pieces to raise the Z3 seat front.
Replies: 22
Views: 2660

Re: The Kit/Bits and pieces to raise the Z3 seat front.

I used 8mm & cut to length. 1.25" is 32mm aprox. Not sure of stability of seat though. Not fitted mine yet,i have bigger problems to solve first. :( http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5mm-6mm-8mm-Hex-Stud-Fully-Threaded-Stud-Rod-Bar-Connector-Coupler-Connecting-/181625566260?var=&hash=item2a49b...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Sun 04 Oct, 2015 13:53
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: The Kit/Bits and pieces to raise the Z3 seat front.
Replies: 22
Views: 2660

Re: The Kit/Bits and pieces to raise the Z3 seat front.

ok, many years ago (i was about 19-20) i was seeing this girl (same age) we had been to the pub then i went back to her parents house, ( i need to set the scene here) there living room had at some point an extension built onto it (the whole end wall had been pushed back about 15 feet into the garde...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Sun 04 Oct, 2015 10:55
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: The Kit/Bits and pieces to raise the Z3 seat front.
Replies: 22
Views: 2660

Re: The Kit/Bits and pieces to raise the Z3 seat front.

littlefeller wrote:i just couldn't resist. littlefeller i aint, but the id is a long story :lol:
Weeeeeeellllllllllll,I am all ears. In the famous words of the Late Max Bygraves OBE - I wanna tell you a story !!!!!!! :) :roll:
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Sun 04 Oct, 2015 09:58
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: The Kit/Bits and pieces to raise the Z3 seat front.
Replies: 22
Views: 2660

Re: The Kit/Bits and pieces to raise the Z3 seat front.

simple - http://i1066.photobucket.com/albums/u409/jasonpinchin/download_zpsusjndety.png :lol: :lol: :lol: sorry couldn't help myself Hi littlefeller. Smart-arsees I can cope :lol: with but clever-arses that don't read the post - I don't think so :head: :rtm: The problem is not one of overall insuff...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Sat 03 Oct, 2015 18:46
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: The Kit/Bits and pieces to raise the Z3 seat front.
Replies: 22
Views: 2660

Re: The Kit/Bits and pieces to raise the Z3 seat front.

Brian4 wrote:Now I understand why you want the front raised as well. Send Southernboy a PM he may have some in stock or could sort you some out.
Hi Brian. I did say that in my initial post - but yes I will do just that.
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Sat 03 Oct, 2015 18:35
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Winter time again and refitting the hard-top.
Replies: 5
Views: 729

Re: Winter time again and refitting the hard-top.

I'm looking at getting a hard top got my eye on one but what bolts and sizes do you need to hold it on peter2b Hi Peter. It is not just the nuts and bolts that are needed,the fitting kit is considerably more involved than that. Have a look on E'bay at item number 221901120706 This is only a part of...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Sat 03 Oct, 2015 18:18
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: The Kit/Bits and pieces to raise the Z3 seat front.
Replies: 22
Views: 2660

Re: The Kit/Bits and pieces to raise the Z3 seat front.

Southernboy does a kit to raise the front of the seat, but why do you not lower the rear of the seat. use 15mm spacers rather than 30mm. The kit Southerboy does I think include taper washers so that there is full contact between the seat rails and the floor of the car to take account of the change ...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Sat 03 Oct, 2015 15:44
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Value for money
Replies: 12
Views: 2745

Re: Value for money

The message about the value for money of our cars appears to be spreading. http://www.classicheroes.co.uk/news/2231/the-workshop-week-30-9-15 Hi Tilly. Yes,there are some really nice cars appearing at present and that is across the whole ranger of models albeit there seems to be a glut of 4 pot 1.8...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Sat 03 Oct, 2015 15:20
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: The Kit/Bits and pieces to raise the Z3 seat front.
Replies: 22
Views: 2660

The Kit/Bits and pieces to raise the Z3 seat front.

Hi to you all out there. I have a problem that there must be a way around (other than growing a further 8" ) BUT who else has had it and how did you overcome it ? Being 4' 10" does create some interesting issues. My Z3 seat was to low at the back even when fully raised on the adjustment sw...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Sat 03 Oct, 2015 12:05
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Winter time again and refitting the hard-top.
Replies: 5
Views: 729

Winter time again and refitting the hard-top.

Hi to you all out there. Well it is that time of the year again - Hardtop Fitting Time. Last year I had the top fitted and there was a faint mark left between the positions of the two blocks that are permanently attached,at first I thought that it was ingress of dust/dirt from using a jet washer alb...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Sat 26 Sep, 2015 17:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 403645

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

One of these; http://i336.photobucket.com/albums/n330/thompy93/fukt.jpg Heavy condesation in the car night time. It basicly just sucks it up and stores the water in the container. Lets hope it works :) Also done some shopping at nm-motorsport, some interior stuff coming in the mail 8-) Hi thompy. H...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Mon 21 Sep, 2015 16:46
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 403645

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

Based upon what you have quoted and my own experience we are both finding that the BMW Z3 Owner Handbook is giving Bullshit info as per my earlier post,I am going to ring my local BMW dealer tomorrow and ask them for some info on my findings. The reality is that all of the Owner Handbooks for the Z...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Sun 20 Sep, 2015 23:16
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 403645

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

Yes it was completely empty, the fuel light was on for a while. I pay approx 80 pence per litre equivalent, while diesel is just over 70p! Hi again Rafolian. Now I realise why you would put £35.00 worth of fuel into your Z3 but that still is only circa 43.75 litres - mine was 43.56 litres. Based up...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Sun 20 Sep, 2015 15:26
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 403645

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

Filled her up again, another 35 quid of go juice!! Hi Rafolian. I am curious but also confused about info in the Z3 Owner Handbook and about the "Filling-up" of your Z3. Based upon your fuel costing you £1.09/litre,which would equate to circa 32.11 litres !!!!,all of 7.0631 gallons. Are y...
by ARoosterinaRoadster
Sat 19 Sep, 2015 21:22
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 403645

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

Matching colour hardtop and full BMW fitting kit including the HRW switch and mini loom. :) Just have to work out the wiring on my 1998 car :? Hi Del. Was it you that paid £404.00 for the one that was recently bid for and sold on E'bay ? Fitting Kit only. Are you by the remotest chance from the Cro...