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by TaffZee
Sat 23 Mar, 2013 19:36
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Welsh Cruise Canceled 24/03/13
Replies: 34
Views: 10999

Re: Welsh Cruise Canceled 24/03/13

As soon as the weather improves I will get another date sorted.
by TaffZee
Sat 23 Mar, 2013 17:44
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Play in the snow
Replies: 2
Views: 688

Re: Play in the snow

That's not snow. Just a dusting:

This is snow:

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by TaffZee
Sat 23 Mar, 2013 17:41
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Welsh Cruise Canceled 24/03/13
Replies: 34
Views: 10999

Re: Welsh Cruise 24/03/13

Canceled Due to Snow!
by TaffZee
Thu 21 Mar, 2013 20:49
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wheel Spacers
Replies: 4
Views: 599

Re: Wheel Spacers

Never really noticed any change, just looked more aggressive.
by TaffZee
Thu 21 Mar, 2013 11:46
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Welsh Cruise Canceled 24/03/13
Replies: 34
Views: 10999

Re: Welsh Cruise 24/03/13

Wish I could make this one, but our eldest son is moving house this weekend & have a guess who's been volunteered to help out :head: Hope the weather will be kind to you Have a good day Gary Thanks Gary, shame you cant make it, you could always ask your son to delay the move LOL :lol: Maybe cat...
by TaffZee
Thu 21 Mar, 2013 04:09
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Welsh Cruise Canceled 24/03/13
Replies: 34
Views: 10999

Re: Welsh Cruise 24/03/13

pingu wrote:I'm thinking about coming on this.

I can't make any promises as I'm on call and may end up hundreds of miles away. If I'm coming, I'll be at the Ponderosa at 0900 on Sunday morning. Hope to see you there.
Hope you ca make it
by TaffZee
Thu 21 Mar, 2013 04:08
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Welsh Cruise Canceled 24/03/13
Replies: 34
Views: 10999

Re: Welsh Cruise 24/03/13

I am very tempted to come on this one. Would I be welcome at short notice. My problem is, the car is being MOT'd on Saturday and hopefully, 2 new rear tyres will have been delivered by then and fitted. Mytyres.co.uk say that delivery of the tyres is 27th March so not sure i will have them on in tim...
by TaffZee
Sat 16 Mar, 2013 22:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: petrol consumption
Replies: 57
Views: 3534

Re: petrol consumption

33mpg is the best I have got, and drove like a granny for the day, never went over 60mph.

Least I have had is 22mpg, that was on a cruise to the lakes organised by Billz.
by TaffZee
Sat 16 Mar, 2013 22:05
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Wales-30 England-3
Replies: 8
Views: 1293

Re: Wales-30 England-3

Del wrote:Not looking forward to meeting my Welsh friends tomorrow morning at my local rugby club to watch my son’s team. Think I’ll phone in sick. :bawl:

I doubt they will even mention it :lol:
by TaffZee
Sat 16 Mar, 2013 19:40
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Wales-30 England-3
Replies: 8
Views: 1293

Wales-30 England-3

Hammered :)
by TaffZee
Sun 10 Mar, 2013 21:02
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wheel Spacers
Replies: 4
Views: 599

Wheel Spacers

20mm Spacers for Sale Bought of E Bay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/20MM-Hubcentr ... 43b75aab91 Been on my car for 12 months.

Offers?
by TaffZee
Sat 09 Mar, 2013 13:44
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What's your private plate?
Replies: 82
Views: 8704

Re: What's your private plate?

L333 JYM

Wifes Name Lena But I call her Lee for short.

Had it as L33 3 JYM on the plate but got done for the illegal spacing :(

Jim
by TaffZee
Sat 09 Mar, 2013 12:48
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Welsh Cruise Canceled 24/03/13
Replies: 34
Views: 10999

Re: Welsh Cruise 24/03/13

Hi Jim count us in for this one, Mrs Mint and I are definately coming :D I couldn't get in the Bryn Howel Hotel as it is fully booked :( . I've got a double room at the Abbey Grange Hotel for £55 including breakfast - not too bad. So we'll see you at the Ponderosa for a tea & coffee. Looking fo...
by TaffZee
Fri 08 Mar, 2013 23:34
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Welsh Cruise Canceled 24/03/13
Replies: 34
Views: 10999

Re: Welsh Cruise 24/03/13

I'm thinking of joining you, but just out of interest what time do you think you'll be leaving the Ponderosa? May have to make a weekend of it and stop in Llangollen on the Sat night - Mrs Mint will be happier rather than getting up v. early on Sunday :wink: . Looking at leaving at around 10:00am, ...
by TaffZee
Fri 08 Mar, 2013 23:28
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Welsh Cruise Canceled 24/03/13
Replies: 34
Views: 10999

Re: Welsh Cruise 24/03/13

We would also like to join in with the cruise on the 24th, this would be our first cruise since owning our Topaz Blue 2.8 last May, hope the sunshine comes out, Only 3 miles for me from the Pondarosa looking forward to a nice day out. :P :P You will be more than welcome, its only 4 miles for me as ...
by TaffZee
Fri 08 Mar, 2013 10:26
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Welsh Cruise Canceled 24/03/13
Replies: 34
Views: 10999

Re: Welsh Cruise 24/03/13

fwj01 wrote:Count me in on this one! :)

Be nice to meet up again, so what have you been doing to your pride and Joy since we last saw it?

You meeting us at Llangollen? or meeting up along the way. Sorry cant remember how to spell your name (fion?)

Jim
by TaffZee
Tue 05 Mar, 2013 23:40
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Welsh Cruise Canceled 24/03/13
Replies: 34
Views: 10999

Re: Welsh Cruise 24/03/13

Good response so far :(
by TaffZee
Sun 03 Mar, 2013 12:37
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Welsh Cruise Canceled 24/03/13
Replies: 34
Views: 10999

Welsh Cruise Canceled 24/03/13

I am planning a cruise on Sunday 24/03/13, will put a full route up soon. Will meet at the Ponderosa Cafe http://www.ponderosacafe.co.uk/ at 09:00am for a breakfast recommended by Mozza (if required) Then on to Barmouth, Portmadoc Cricith, Pwllhelli. Then a stop here http://www.glasfryn.co.uk/ I fee...
by TaffZee
Fri 03 Aug, 2012 14:15
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Window not lifting fully
Replies: 4
Views: 1841

Re: Window not lifting fully

Terry, Does the window work correctly with hood down.? As the hood has been changed i would think that it is binding in the hood track. Have you loosened the fixings for the hood hinge, it has horse shoe shims that are the same as used on the door mechanism fixing points. You could also try lubrica...
by TaffZee
Mon 09 Jul, 2012 12:11
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Water in footwell and rattle
Replies: 7
Views: 1476

Re: Water in footwell and rattle

Had both these problems myself! My rattle was caused by the handbrake cable becoming slack, this causes the Brake Shoe retention springs to become loose and rattle: Easy fix adjust the cable from inside the cockpit (be careful not to over tighten the cables). My leak was caused by the two elephant t...
by TaffZee
Fri 29 Jun, 2012 04:58
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z Tour in Pyrenees (France) - 25-26 May 2013 - NOW REGISTER
Replies: 39
Views: 20728

Re: Z Tour in Pyrenees (France) - May 2013

Yep up for this one. Put me down as very interested. Just got back from the Alps.

Maurice The Martian Going Down The Stelvio Pass

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by TaffZee
Sat 12 May, 2012 20:07
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Strange "tinkly" noise when reversing
Replies: 4
Views: 827

Re: Strange "tinkly" noise when reversing

Try adjusting your handbrake cable, this noise is often the cause of a slack cable allowing the retention springs on the handbrake shoes to become loose.
by TaffZee
Sat 12 May, 2012 12:52
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted
Replies: 4
Views: 327

Re: Wanted

Yes seen that Barry just PMd him thanks for your help once again :cheers
by TaffZee
Sat 12 May, 2012 12:46
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted
Replies: 4
Views: 327

Wanted

Drivers side window mechanisim. Can anyone help?

Jim
by TaffZee
Sat 12 May, 2012 12:33
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Window Adjustment
Replies: 5
Views: 980

Re: Window Adjustment

You separate the glass by removing the 1/4 light window, and then if you raise the main window to roughly 4 or 5 inches above the sill, you will see in the door aperture the metal slides that hold the nylon bushes and lock into the main window lateral channels.. Push the window horizontally all the...
by TaffZee
Sat 12 May, 2012 12:25
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Window Adjustment
Replies: 5
Views: 980

Re: Window Adjustment

Thanks for that Southernboy, but now found the problem: The window height adjustment screw has been missing the strike plate allowing the window to travel to high, this in turn has caused the mechanisim to become bent and twisted, so a new mechanisim is needed :( Any idea on how the glass is seperat...
by TaffZee
Fri 11 May, 2012 08:52
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Window Adjustment
Replies: 5
Views: 980

Window Adjustment

Can anyone help? My drivers side window seems to be on a slant, this is causing a gap between the sealing rubber and the top of the window at the front of the door , I have had a look and found an adjustment screw on the window mechanism, but all this does is raise or lower the entire window, if I g...
by TaffZee
Thu 16 Feb, 2012 15:06
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Magnetic Stoneguards - March 2013
Replies: 36
Views: 8262

Bargain :thumb:
by TaffZee
Sat 03 Dec, 2011 14:56
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: ZRoadster Calendar 2012 - Your Forum Needs Your Pictures
Replies: 54
Views: 10650

A few from me:

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by TaffZee
Thu 01 Dec, 2011 09:31
Forum: Computer help
Topic: Site access issues
Replies: 48
Views: 15327

Phew, thanks Gary, Getting serious withdrawl symptoms, No Zroadster since FridaY Night :? Nice one! I'm starting to feel like Tech Support for the site now, I've got a very popular inbox. Drafted an standard response email asking "have you turned if off and on again" :D Thanks once again ...
by TaffZee
Thu 01 Dec, 2011 09:28
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: November Run
Replies: 138
Views: 15305

A Great Day out, the usual smell of burning brake linings after the run around the EVO :twisted:

Shame it was a bit damp.

Karl, must get some decent tyres on my car. :thumb:
by TaffZee
Thu 01 Dec, 2011 08:43
Forum: Computer help
Topic: Site access issues
Replies: 48
Views: 15327

Phew, thanks Gary, Getting serious withdrawl symptoms, No Zroadster since FridaY Night :?
by TaffZee
Fri 25 Nov, 2011 17:55
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: November Run
Replies: 138
Views: 15305

maurice the martian wrote:Taff -- sunny in the afternoon?its dark at 4pm :lol:
It could be raining, stop nit picking :roll:

I will try and hold the dark off for you Maurice..

:lol:
by TaffZee
Fri 25 Nov, 2011 07:14
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: November Run
Replies: 138
Views: 15305

Picking the Boxster up tomorrow so may be back on again. Assuming the car is all OK that is. May Be?, whats your excuse this time? if you dont turn up :D The Evo calls Karl, get your a** in gear as well as your Motor... Be good to meet up again its been a while :thumb: Weather Forecast is still loo...
by TaffZee
Thu 24 Nov, 2011 05:43
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: November 2011 Picture of the Month Competition WINNER !!!
Replies: 8
Views: 2703

Hard Top wrote:Its Taffzee's pic for me, absolutely brilliant IMHO, somehow seems to capture the whole concept of open top motoring.

:thumb:

ps, Taffzee, just uploaded the image as wallpaper on my pc. 8-)
Thanks HT :oops:
by TaffZee
Thu 24 Nov, 2011 05:33
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: November Run
Replies: 138
Views: 15305

billz wrote:Have we an ITN file for this run Jim.
bill
Will send one out on Saturday, need to check weather first.

Can you PM with your e mail address if you require the .itn File.
by TaffZee
Wed 23 Nov, 2011 07:05
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: November Run
Replies: 138
Views: 15305

Weather is looking OK, Although turning colder, lets hope it holds.

May see some snow on the top of Snowdon by Sunday.

Dont forget your flasks of piping hot Coffee/Tea :wink:

Can you please confirm by Friday that you will be coming along (Lunch Numbers).

Thanks
by TaffZee
Sun 20 Nov, 2011 13:02
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: November Run
Replies: 138
Views: 15305

Stop bleeting uncle mozza :) Hello who woke you up,havent you got a mountain to go climb. Nice to know where your priorities are ,seeing as you now cant make the cruise. Or is it just an excuse cause Swampers comming :lol: Mozza Baa, I will be in Wales though and if swamper is about I will be looki...
by TaffZee
Sun 20 Nov, 2011 12:39
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: November Run
Replies: 138
Views: 15305

maurice the martian wrote:All i asked for was a roast lamb dinner,not a bl**ding history lesson :lol:
Bet you read it though? Nice to learn a bit of History (Folklore) about where we are going dont ya think?

Knowing this lot on here we will probably have a full debate on the authenticity of the story :roll:
by TaffZee
Sun 20 Nov, 2011 12:16
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: November Run
Replies: 138
Views: 15305

Table Booked for Sunday Lunch (or if you prefer something from the Grill) at 13:00 :thumb: http://www.royalgoathotel.co.uk/ This is why the village we are having lunch at is called Beddgelert (Grave of Gelert) Prince Llewellyn had a favorite greyhound named Gellert that had been given to him by his ...
by TaffZee
Sat 19 Nov, 2011 18:25
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: November Run
Replies: 138
Views: 15305

Karl sorry to hear that :?

Just a quick question regarding lunch, any thoughts? shall I book Sunday Lunch or stop when we feel like it?
by TaffZee
Sat 19 Nov, 2011 12:59
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: November Run
Replies: 138
Views: 15305

Jim Did the dress fit, looks a bit tight round the midrift :D Cant wait for next Sunday havent drove the car for 6 weeks, going in to get my new Bilsteins fitted to the front today then hopefully all the spending is over and can just enjoy the pleasure of driving it. :D bill Bit tight but dont you ...
by TaffZee
Fri 18 Nov, 2011 20:28
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: November Run
Replies: 138
Views: 15305

peteslag wrote:
Just one thing, if Maurice the martian is planning on taking his little yellow electric car that route is going to take forever!
He will only hold us up if he comes in his 4 :twisted:
by TaffZee
Fri 18 Nov, 2011 20:26
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: November Run
Replies: 138
Views: 15305

maurice the martian wrote:
TaffZee wrote:still laughing :lol:
So am i at the thought of you wearing this :roll:
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:roflmao: :roflmao:
Dirty Rotten Bar Steward :D
by TaffZee
Thu 17 Nov, 2011 23:08
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Garage Doors
Replies: 6
Views: 1851

Yep Brilliant..
by TaffZee
Thu 17 Nov, 2011 22:47
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: November Run
Replies: 138
Views: 15305

still laughing :lol:
by TaffZee
Thu 17 Nov, 2011 17:51
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: November Run
Replies: 138
Views: 15305

'er indoors has just signed my permission slip so I'll see you guys there. Do we meet at 9.00 and have a bit of grub first, or set off at 9.00? If the aim is to leave at 9.00 I'll get there a bit early. I don't possess the will power to be within 50 meters of a Maccy D's and not have a sausage McMu...
by TaffZee
Wed 16 Nov, 2011 05:59
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: November Run
Replies: 138
Views: 15305

Plenty of room, be nice if you came along Pete.

Postcode for the meet is LL14 5AZ

Looking forward to this..

Follow the A483 from Chester. Over the big bridge after the Llangollen turn off, turn left at roundabout...Simples.
by TaffZee
Mon 14 Nov, 2011 20:08
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: November Run
Replies: 138
Views: 15305

yep maccys at 9