zroadster.net

z3ddie

Been all over here and looked at what other people have posted but I have a 1999 Z3 Roadster 2.8 Auto and can't locate any wiring for the heated rear window switch - any help please lovely people?

z3ddie

Just done mine with Mequires cleaner and proofer spray - don't bother its rubbish - probably looks worse than when I started and spent and age powerwashing and applying the cleaner and then spraying it off - think I will try boot polish - at least I know that is black!

z3ddie

Searched for this but does anyone have any suggestions to a decent set of all round replacements or do you suggest the stealer?

Thanks in advance

Z3ddie

z3ddie

No sign of any leaks and dont have aircon - as for the silica bags going through loads of them (work for BT so no problem with the supply of em!)
Thanks anyway guys

z3ddie

Havn't been on here for a while but though I had to share this - driving through an unnamed town (the owner may be a member on here but I doubt it!) I saw a pre facelift 1.9 with every imaginable M sticker/logo/transfer/free from a crisp packet thinks stuck all over it in what was a very sad attempt...

z3ddie

Since I put the hardtop on for winter I am getting very bad condensation - so bad that there is ice on the INSIDE of the screen on frosty mornings - tightened everything up, can's see any sign of a broken seal or misaligned housing - any of you nice people have any ideas or similar experiences?

z3ddie

Been meaning to ask this for ages - any tips out there as it is a b.gg.r to reach the bottom of the screen above the dash

z3ddie

Hideous

z3ddie

Much to my girlfriends horror my top is down every opportunity - she complains it messes her hair - my reply? Wear a scarf or get the bus

z3ddie

Would loved to have gone round the museum but I took my 15 year old son so fa(s)t food won the day - made him pay by having a pint in the town centre though

z3ddie

Just got back from Coventry having had a new window fitted by Andy from www.softtops.org.uk
All I can say it is a first class job and looks great all for £130 incl.
Such a nice guy he even drives you into town and picks you up when its finished so no hanging around an industrial yard!

z3ddie

Came back from hols the other week to find my offside rear down and saw the head of a nail in it - called a mobile repair service and was sorted in half and hour for £23 - patched, reflated and balanced - anyone want the number they are in Oxon/Bucks - pm me

z3ddie

Almost like fuel starvation - no power and just juddering forward - no overheating or leaking anywhere - couldnt even limp it home so had to get the AA to tow me - lovely sunny day - top down - shades on and looking a complete prat being towed down the A404!

z3ddie

Had a terrible AA haul home moment on Sunday - dragged to the nearest stealership and this is the outcome Work through related test schedules and find split air vacuum pipe, preplace pipe and fault still apparant. check further and trace to throttle body Tube Elbow £7.20 Throttle Houseing Assy £272....

z3ddie

Another tip is get one of those sticky rollers from dry cleaners to go over it after vacuuming the hood to lift out all the bits before you use Renovo - great stuff by the way - use it myself

z3ddie

It will not matter much around here as the state of the roads with the lack of repairs and potholes - I dream of getting above 50!

z3ddie

Heres the other one I forgot to add

z3ddie

Sad I know but took this pic this am when I saw it - the light hitting it and the perfect droplets looked stunning

z3ddie

Is this a follow on from the Friday joke thread? Do that to a Zed and you should have it taken off you and made to drive a Smartcar!
Zed's are not for pimping (only my opinion!)

z3ddie

I have the Halfords 240 mains one and find it best to use it to evenly spread the wax over the bodywork and then do the final polish by hand - you still can't beat a good hand finish if you pardon the pun

z3ddie

Oh and as for those plug in the mains type things we have had nightmares with them - if the electrical ring is of poor quality and the earth is not good they are rubbish. They also have to be on the same ring as well - this has been discovered by a lot of trial and error and they have never been a r...

z3ddie

The important thing is to get a network extender that is compatible with your router. They can be configured in 2 ways. 1. as a Wireless extender that simply rebroadcasts the signal around the property 2. as a Network access point where the box is connected to the router via an ethernet cable where ...

z3ddie

Was thinking more along the lines of having bits chopped off

z3ddie

You know it makes me think that the Taliban do have some good points

z3ddie

Thats interesting you say that you got yours done under Windscreen insurance - can I be cheeky ans ask how you reported it to them - mine has a split in it but got the hardtop on at the mo so no hurry until spring

z3ddie

I dont have a midlife crisis - I just own a Topaz blue phallic symbol that defines my eternal youth

z3ddie

If its any help I am a BT Broadband engineer and have just solved a similar problem for a customer. I put in an extended ethernet cable from the Homehub for the PC in his office and then used a Belkin Wireless Extender (PC World about £40) to 'push' the wireless round the house. These network extend...

z3ddie

Since fitting a hardtop at the weekend I cant believe the difference it makes to the cold morning temperatures inside the cab. I think the air must penetrate the softtop and combined with the wet carpets...... I'm a BT engineer and the silicon bags we use in the joints etc are great - if your passin...

z3ddie

Moved to correct Forum - please read the instructions before posting! MF

Now that I have my shiny new hardtop - does anyone have any advice or make/model for a decent audio system - I have heard that you can fit a sub in a Z3 but blowed if the tinterweb is coming up with any answers

z3ddie

Opps - pic didnt upload

z3ddie

Got this fitted yesterday with the assistance of Snatch - Cosmos Black on Topaz Blue - she is a dirty little lady at the moment but I love here and think she looks the dogs
2.8 Auto Roadster = lazy old git driver

z3ddie

Just had the one advertised by Snatch fitted with his assistance and did Brum to Oxford in clock average 88.6 - what a bloody pleasure it was to drive it for the first time with it on - no movement or 'wind' leak plus it has the original BMW fitting kit. Snatch is a top guy and if he doesnt get pics...

z3ddie

Geniunely interested - can it be fitted to mine if I drive it up there - got a 2.8 Roadster Auto in Topaz Blue but would prefer a black h/t as saw one fitted to a similar model and it looks the dogs

z3ddie

Anybody used these guys at all - am considering them as they do a mobile fitting service
http://www.softtops.net/

Thanks

z3ddie

Whats aircon?

z3ddie

61k on a 2000 2.8 Auto - it failed its last MOT on a leaking front suspension but got them both done for £300 - personally think the grease monkey had dirty hands because I have not noticed before or after any difference in the drive or handling and I do drive it very very hard - oh I am such a naug...

z3ddie

You have exactly the same model as mine but mine is on a V plate and the only difference is that I have silver gills on mine that make it stand out a bit more - I love it!

z3ddie

leahandsteve
you done your rear window yet?

z3ddie

I go with srvz3 - I have all the Mequiars kit and I hate to admit this on a public forum but I love washing my zeddie!
Is there something wrong with loving the deep sheen or do I need help?
Mmmmmmm I feel a clay rub coming on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

z3ddie

By the way just had mine resprayed at Risbrough Coachworks and over the moon with it

z3ddie

Can wait lol - let me know and from what I have been reading on the subject should I bring a comfy chair!

z3ddie

Any good tips where to get one from and fitted please?

Z3eddie

z3ddie

I know this may have been asked before but I am a newbie to the forum.
Can anyone recommend where to buy or have one fitted - mine has a split in it

Z3ddie

zroadster.net

Search found 93 matches

Switch for hardtop heated rear window wiring

Re: Alternative Roof Proofer / Protector

New Disks and Pads - Z3 2.8 Auto

Blue Chavved up Z3

Condensation

Cleaning the inside of the windscreen

New Rear Plastic Windscreen

Does this sound reasonable?

Beading

Audio

My new hardtop

New Hardtop

Hardtop

Replacement soft top

Miles

Nice

For Steve and Leah

Replacement rear plastic window

Replacement plastic read window for Z3