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For anyone interested there are 2 unused wheels on Ebay with correct tyre 125/90 x 15". http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-BMW-15-GENUINE-SPACE-SAVER-SPARE-WHEEL-CONTINENTAL-TYRES-125-90R15-B997-/170929622444?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Rims_Car_Wheels_ET&hash=item27cc330dac He has 2 the sam...

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Looking on Ebay at E46 spare wheels indicates a variety of tyres for 16" rim ranging from 100/90 through 115/90 to 125/90.Just curious as to what tyre Tim has on the spare he bought and what would fit in the cradle.My spare wheel is in relatively good shape but the tyre will be well past its se...

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What tyre size is fitted to your 16" rim? The standard fit for the Zed is 125/90 x15".I can't find any mention of a 16" spare anywhere.Fitting the wrong size of tyre would make the cradle unusable anyway.

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You should find the answer among the following.

http://www.zroadster.net/forum/search.p ... uthor=&fid

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Sorry, not sure if they would fit,but I certainly would not want to clean them.Not much good for someone who uses their car.

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Knowledge base by Mike Fishwick.

http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... 18&t=17948

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Remote central locking receiver in mirror.

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As Roberts says they are mass dampers.

If you Google 'Z3 rear bumper weights' you will get these among many.

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/sh ... ?t=1588901

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/sh ... p?t=109857

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I have today added my Zed to Aviva Multi Policy for £48.75.This is for 140 days cover until the multi policy renewal date.
This equates to around £130/year for comprehensive cover for two named drivers up to 6k miles and guaranteed NCD.

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Here's my version. http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac7/frank-valhalla/DSCF1425a.jpg If you look in the hood well with the hood down,you will see that the window does not fold across the center,but about 80mm from the top.At least mine does.The abrasion that occurs across the centre of the window ...

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just about to write what john wrote, he posted before me :D try and get chrome plated bolts that won't tarnish or rust. you can buy good quality bolt covers too. Mark I would be carefull buying anything chrome plated on steel unless it is Nickel Right as chrome plate is porous hence rust.Nickel Rig...

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When trying to removes rusted nuts/bolts,use Plus Gas not WD.

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Has anyone tried Soft Tops in Surrey?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z3-Soft-T ... 53eae1b1c8

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US market manuals had a clutch switch fitted to stop drivers starting the car in gear.The clutch pedal had to be depressed before the starter would operate. Also there is this mod which may only apply to US market cars. http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=22333 Mod Edit: link fixe...

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Badman gee wrote:they were better days, from what i can see.

id love to turn the clock back to how it was in this country 30 years ago.

its a cold, unskilled country now with bad times ahead.

I think that turning the clock back 50 years would be nearer the Mark.

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I bought a front pair from Coopers of York a couple of years ago for around £24 ordered.I am almost certain that they are not available to order any longer,but some dealers may have some stashed away. I haven't fitted mine yet as I am disappointed with the quality and attachment method.The ones that...

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Southernboy wrote:No.......I am referring to a RHD vehicle. If you remove the Glave box, you will see what I mean..

I know that you where referring to RHD but the OP is from Sweden and will more than likely be LHD.

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I think we are talking LHD here,so lots of wiring behind the left of dash panel.

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According to this it does, and good price.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5w-30-GENUINE ... 256b6fbc9f

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The back end is non re-alignable.

These are what I used.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-3-SERIES- ... 3cc46044c3

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I had style 64 as standard which are 16"x7" which I think the same as your new style 136.The style 64 have offset of 46. Until I obtained the current staggered set,I used 20mm steel hubcentric spacers on the rear.These bolt to the hub using supplied bolts and your wheels bolt to the spacer...

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Remember that the rear window does not fold in the middle but about 80mm from the top.If you look in the well when the hood is down,you will see where the fold is.The abrasion across the centre of the screen is caused by the hood hoop when the hood is down.

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its the same at all dealers. staff arnt normally interested unless your spending a lot of money. they can make you feel uncomfortable. I have never had a problem at Cooper BMW of York even though you collect your ordered parts from a 'customer service representative' in the main showroom.You must b...

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An excellent idea for fixing an ever growing problem as the cars get older and the mirror inards become more corroded.Thanks for sharing, I am amazed that a similar fix has not been posted before now.

( Maybe it has)

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The under bonnet finish on mine is laquered.

As far as the duck egg blue is concerned,I had a couple of boot floor welds replaced just after I bought the car,and the BMW paint shop said they could not match the original duck egg colour but would somewhere near be OK.

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Mine has clear coat under the bonnet,though I have heard of others that have not.Certain parts of the boot interior are in a duck egg blue primer

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This is what you need 14/17 mm hex bit. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Laser-Drain-Plug-Key-14-17mm-Hex-1575-/190599628177?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item2c609f8591 Make sure you remove the filler level plug (top one) first,as if you remove the drain first and then can't undo the filler,you are ...

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Designed to shear before stripping the sump threads,me thinks.

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Make one to your own requirements to protect window and hood when stowed.

http://zroadster.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=1155

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My Zed came fitted with a Mul-T-Loc gear lever lock,which is at least a visible deterent and Thatcham recognised.

http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~secur ... MLMain.htm

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The Zeds are very particular about the type and even make of tyre fitted on the front.They were originally supplied with Dunlop SP or Continental Contact.What does yours have fitted? Mine has Butt Strut,front strut brace and poly bushes and still tramlined.A change of tyres from directional to asymm...

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I have a Pela vacuum pump. http://www.mailspeedmarine.com/tools-repair-kits-fixings/pela/oil-extractor-pump1004535.bhtml The reason I bought it was to use on our Passat which has a full belly pan.This involves ramps to remove it to access the sump drain plug.The Passat only does around 6k miles per ...

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I actually got a wave from a blonde in a matching blue Z3 in Holme on Spalding Moor yesterday at 11.00.

This is an improvement over a local female who used to drive yellow 2.2(now has a Boxster).I saw here several time a week and she never waved no matter what I flashed at her.

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All aircon systems have a drain.If the incoming air has a high water content the aircon will dry it,but the condensate has to go some where.That's why there is a drain. My Zed does not have aircon (not needed as the roof is always down) :) but our other cars have aircon,and invariably leave a puddle...

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01-11-1944

My first car was a 1937 Morris 8 Series 1,bought for £25 in 1961 when I was paid £1 17s 10d/week as an apprentice.You could buy 4 gallons of Regular for a £1 and get some change.

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I like the roof and 1 or 2 minor features.

Pity about the engine,sounded more like a diesel.

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It's got to be a SEAT.

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Is it still produced?

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Chrysler Crossfire Coupe

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Maybach

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They are one and the same I believe.

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Polo or Golf TDI.

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The stone guards are excellent for stopping the rear wing being grit blasted,but they won't protect the underside of your sills.The front mudflaps will and they aren't as obtrusive as the rears.

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I use VW Quantum Platinum 5W40 Synthetic in Z3,Polo and Passat Pd130.It's rumoured to be Castrol Edge in VW wrapping.

As Mike says it keeps everything clean.

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It might be worth contacting this seller on Ebay who is advertising replacement seat covers,

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z3-Red-Bl ... 4ab1e3e142

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Good News, every success for the future and thanks to past and present Admin.

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No expert John,just quoting from the owners handbook.The book doesn't iinclude 18s as they weren't offered, but the pressures for 225/45 and 245/40 17s are quoted at 29psi 2bar front and 32psi 2.2bar rear. I have these sizes fitted to my 2.8 and find that 32psi 2.2bar all round is fine.If you start ...

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If you are running 205/60 tyres,the owners manual states 32psi,2.2bar front and 34.8psi,2.4bar rear.

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