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Nothing on the official website, however ... https://www.autotimesnews.com/techno-classica-in-essen-canceled-due-to-coronavirus/ Flying to / from Frankfurt with a meeting on Thursday pm, Essen on Friday. The meeting could be postponed, however, if flights and hotel cannot be refunded I may head to t...

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Planning to return to Essen this year, the first of a summer of scheduled events .... unless of course ...

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Given the recent news regarding proposed enhanced ethanol E10 fuel in the UK ( I blame Brexit) I think the time has finally come to inspect and replace the rubber fuel lines with E10 compatible nitrile lined kit. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51731757 As for those vehicles which could be affected se...

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Time flies ... having checked the service book it is 7 years and 8k miles since the last cam belt and 2 years since the last BMW oil service. Time to get a quote. After going through the ritual BMW main dealer requirement of handing over the ignition key and watching the service receptionist try, an...

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Seat bases are back from the trimmers and time to reassemble everything using silicone grease on the moving parts and new copper hog rings rather than the rusty steel originals.

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One of the photos appears to show the Pirelli Zero markings .... I wonder if the car been photographed on its original tyres or are the recent new tyres referred to Pirellis ? JET, any feedback on BMW's "approval" for Pirelli to remanufacture the 225/45-16 P700-Z ? https://www.zroadster.ne...

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Green rather than red with interesting history. 11k miles from new, originally UK supplied, recently sold to Germany and TUEV approved in May 2019, now back in the UK for auction ... with new tyres and no pre sale estimate https://www.silverstoneauctions.com/events/2020-auctions/race-retro-classic-c...

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J I assume the "top plate" is structural to prevent twisting and leaking. I would have a chat with Aaron Radiators in Crystal Palace about a repair, they should be able to braze the cover back into place. I have used them in the past for MG and Land Rover radiator re-cores. https://www.aar...

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I think a RHD conversion would be expensive and may ultimately limit the wider market appeal of the car given values appear to be much higher on the continent.

LHD on UK roads isn't a problem for me given the Z1isn't the fast thing on four wheels for overtaking a convoy of dawdling traffic.

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Interesting to hear BMW have produced a new batch of the yellow seat material (now with foam layer). I wonder if the grey tweed material has also been produced, or if there any demand given it is much more hard wearing than the other non nubuck seat fabrics. What is the red cloth like in terms of we...

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Robert. The heat field is part no. 11621723655 - "Gasket with heat protection - asbestos free". They are not expensive c.£13 each and the same part fits both the front and rear sections of the manifold. The easiest option would be to buy the new part(s) and draw around it to make the basic...

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I am currently discussing the repair of saggy Z1 seat cushions with a local trimmer (Allon White) https://allonwhite.co.uk/car-interiors-trimming Like most Z1s the original material on the central seat cushion has come unstuck over the years and the objective is to re-attach the no longer available ...

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Hi Michael.

Good spot, bookmarked in case of unfortunate need !!

Regards

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Roger, good to see you on Saturday and thanks for the tip on the heat shield. Job done, a template, wifes garden secateurs to trim the gasket and then clamped in place and riveted over the old gasket. https://i.imgur.com/zFy438A.jpg https://i.imgur.com/fPb2CoI.jpg https://i.imgur.com/aAX7Wno.jpg

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Having woke the car up from its winter hibernation and a new MOT you notice small jobs for the "to do list" like replacing the original but delaminated "parts warning" label. However, no more jobs on the list and therefore no excuse not to get out and enjoy the car in the forecas...

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With the new heat shields sitting on the bench goading me to fit them and break a manifold stud, or two, I finally put them away and bottled out by fitting heat sleeves over the two plug leads above the holed heat shield.

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A sticky hazard warning light switch maybe ? The rear fog light switch has been known to stick in the on position, probably due to lack of use.

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Hi Keith. A top down test drive to Burford for lunch reveals the problem is solved. No great improvement in the handling, as expected. The bar is 21mm diameter and I think the bushes are shared with the E30. After market uprated (harder) poly bushes are available but can generate additional vibratio...

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The Z1 came out winter hibernation last week and is now taxed having sailed through another MOT. For the last couple of years I have noticed a low speed "clonk" from the nearside front suspension when changing direction, especially on a roundabout. Having checked for worn steering and susp...

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Email this morning from Silverstone advising Car Club display packages for Saturday have sold out. However, they will sell you a two or three day package which includes the saturday ! Weasels !! If you’re thinking about joining us with your club this summer, our Car Club Display Packages for the Sat...

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Derek, I have used a couple of specialists to sonically clean, rebuild and calibrate speedos for old Land Rovers and MG's. May be worth contacting them. If can can do it check the proposed turnaround time .... one of them took 3 months which wasn't a problem for me. http://magnetic-speedometer-repai...

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The 1st Sept Cotswold event is already in my diary as a maybe but could easily form the basis for a weekend or day trip event.

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My second visit to this huge event on Friday. Very little Z1 content this time, just two cars, a very tatty red Z1 being offered by a Dutch dealer for 70k and one of only 50 rare, stunning, hugely desirable and valuable Dream Black / Light Grey displayed on the BMW Group Classic stand, complete with...

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Hi Felix, Summer 2019 will be difficult for me as I am scheduled to have my hip replaced, unless of course my wife drives the Z1. On second thoughts, 2020 would be preferable. A Cotswold mini meet and lunch may be a possibility, potentially at the Classic Motor Hub near Bibury as suggested recently ...

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Green Z1, with hard top, for sale soon.

https://angliacarauctions.co.uk/classic ... 93-bmw-z1/

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A top down drive in the sunshine to Bibury for lunch at the Swan would be nice ... but the nearby Z1 is now listed as sold.

https://classicmotorhub.com/sold-motor- ... motor-hub/

Keiths DB5 now has a revised price .. £585k.

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Was it originally registered in France ?

You know you want to .... plus you only live once, etc, etc

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"Can you get a super car for under £50,000? We think you can" .. says Tom Wiltshire in that well known regional rag the Bury Free Press (Bury St Edmunds, not the place oop north) Porsche 911, Aston Martin DB9, Nissan R34 Skyline GT-R, Bentley Continental, Jaguar E Type, Audi RB , Morgan Ae...

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Red Z1 currently for sale ... spot the difference ?

https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds ... 89/9033965

Alternatively, with provenance and history

https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds ... 89/9171149

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https://www.pistonheads.com/regulars/ph ... tted/38951

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Interesting interview on classic cars and new "older style" tyres, with Pirelli content. Michael, interesting and good choice of Yoko AD08 R's for a Z1. They are very popular with Lotus Elise / Exige people and I will use them to replace the current Yoko AO48 LTS semi slicks on the Exige S...

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Douglas at Longstone Tyres spent a lot of time talking to Pirelli regarding the reintroduction of period sized Pirelli Cinturatos and, very recently, the 15 inch P700-Z for the Audi Quattro boys. Maybe they will add the Z1 to their classic BMW list. https://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/pirelli-cinturato...

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Whoever bought this will probably need a new set of OEM P700-Z tyres. Given Felix experience I am not sure I would want to drive the car which is still on its original 28 year old tyres.

http://www.coys.co.uk/cars/1990-bmw-z1-roadster

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Why do Pirelli need BMW's approval to remanufacture one of their tyres when new P700-Z are already available ? Do BMW have a veto on the tyre size?

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Re-sized and amended "Mk 11" version.

Job done. On to the next task, fit the new "arrow head" captive plates to the headlight pod bolts.

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Are all Z1 tyre pressure labels underneath the fuel filler cap? Replacements are no longer available from BMW, however, I have arranged new ones from Pukar Designs. The initial version is too large and follows the standard BMW sized label which is usually found in the door aperture. It is currently ...

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I recently noticed slight movement in the inner rear wing panel adjacent to the drivers door which was the result of delamination of the outer wing panel and the bonded inner door moulding. The inner moulding still has the original anti friction tape on the inner face so I assume it is general wear ...

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I had a similar issue when recently fitting a new lens unit. The supplied length of grey square rubber seal was slightly too small in terms of length when fitted leaving a 5 mm gap. I took the seal out, super glued the ends together and there was enough elasticity to insert the seal with the join po...

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Thanks, all resolved. The car is booked in for an oil service and fresh brake fluid on Thursday with the garage finally convinced only one filter is required, the standard type spin on canister 11421707779. A heads up. One BMW dealer declined to undertake the work as they were unwilling to risk brea...

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See the attached thread. The BMW recommendation is Castrol SHC 630 which is difficult to source and very expensive. Redline MTL 75W-80 GL4 is a widely used alternative.

https://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=37435

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Just received a quote for a service which lists two oil filters with the narrative both need to be changed ? Really ? 11421744586 http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=BA91-EUR---Z1-BMW-Z1&diagId=11_1493#11421744586 and ... 11421707779 http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=BA91-EUR...

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Sounds a good car, (unlike the Chilli Red ones), hope it sells well given the low estimate and mileage.

I see the auctioneers are still showing it as a 4 cylinder car in the summary which may suggest it does not have its original 6 cylinder engine.

http://www.silverstoneauctions.com/bmw-z1-11650

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Sold. !

Seems Z1 prices continue to move ever upwards.

http://www.nutleysports.co.uk/showroom/ ... 991-bmw-z1

At these prices I am not sure why you would convert a standard Z1 to V8 M power unless the donor car was an accident damaged project.

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The females of the house, (human and canine) are forbidden entry after they refused to wear the supplied plastic shoe covers, white cotton gloves and deliberately put a pair of pliers back into it's labeled foam drawer insert upside down. Hence the Z1 print, and others, are now banned in the house. ...

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Thanks to all for the advice and input. Hmmm... I used the car yesterday for the first time in 18 months (good to see you Sam) and it runs perfectly. It's the rear heat shield which is holed, it just bugs me. https://i.imgur.com/hSKS9wB.jpg Patching with the heat shield element of the new gasket is ...

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Banished to the garage, no debate.

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Has anyone replaced the combined exhaust manifold gaskets and heat shields on a DIY basis ? They are not leaking however, the rear heat shield element is holed. The original metal weave laminate style has been replaced with what looks like thick grey cardboard. See below Pondering the job this after...

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... especially the 4 cylinder versions !

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