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Tilly

Update on the situation. Checked the voltage across the battery when the engine is off. 12.36Volts. When the engine is started the voltage drops to 11.63Volts. It does suggest a problem on the charging side. Will be carrying out a full diagnostic test this evening with a specialist engineer. Thanks ...

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It may be worth getting the alternator checked, the car runs off both the alternator and a lesser extent the battery. Even if the battery is flat the alternator should provide power to run the vehicle and charge the battery once the car has been jump started. So worth checking out. I'll get the alt...

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I suspect the new battery is masking a problem and the techies will come along shortly and suggest why.Once the car had been started,it shouldn't have cut out,regardless of a flat battery. You are correct in older cars once the engine was started then, provided charging system was working, the engi...

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If they had any diagnostic gear plugged in without a charge from engine idling or a separate charger connected then that will drain a battery amazingly quickly (voice of recent experience). The moral is sound as long as it's not at dealers where a replacement battery will cost a fortune. :wink: Hi ...

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I had an interesting MOT session yesterday. My wife and I took both the Zeds for their annual MOT. My wife’s was first and it passed with no advisories. She then drove off while I waited for the M to be checked. However, the tester came after a time and told me than although the car had passed with ...

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Just for futher information, I put Pirelli P Zero's on my M, but won't do it again, very slippy at the back, even when I'm not trying :lol: it appear4s that the M can be very sensitive to the type of tyre fitted. I have done less than 100 miles with the new tyres so i cannot make a fair comparison ...

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+1. I recently fitted new Eagle Asymmetric 2's on the rear and they were downright scary for the first couple of hundred miles. Much worse than the old and very worn Asym 1's I had on there, even in the wet. Now 200-300 miles down the road they are starting to come in and I have no doubt will be st...

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Thanks Gazza,

I will really try to go slowly but it is awfully difficult.

Tilly

Got car back today with new tyres and refurbished wheels. Fitted Goodyear Eagle Asymetrics mainly because I have always had Eagles on the car and they have in the past performed very well. Total cost of 4 tyres, balancing, valves, nitrogen inflation and refurb came to £961.90. Spit and Polish did th...

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Hardy Engineering transmission Ltd ( www.hardyengineering.co.uk) based in Leatherhead in Surrey, rebuilt the diff for my ZM. did a good job for about £600. I am sure if you talked to them they could suggest something.

Tilly

Just got back from Hols and read the news.

Glad both got through with little fuss and little costs. The years seem to have flown by.

My two up for tests early next year but some work to do before then ( exhaust, tyres and instrument illumination).

Hey Ho, that's life.

Tilly

Earl's clutch hose.Product code CBMWZ3C45SP, PRICE £20.00 PLUS 1ST CLASS ROYAL MAIL DELIVERY £4.00. Brake hoses also available but don't know the price. Phone and they are very helpful. Telephone number to order part 01803 869850 Bought clutch hose. Came within 48hours, and fitted it a month ago wit...

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Lepsons are good I can vouch for that. More local to you though are these guys Wheel Works UK in Crawley. I used them to do mine in Shadow Chrome (£65 a corner) and the result was not bad at all. 18 months or so later and the finish is holding up. Thanks for that information. I'll look on the www. ...

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Would like too but gets very slippy in the wet! Only get to use at weekend as have long commute and free fuel in the company car, so will not get much use. My wife's Porsche's MOT is due next month! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Lure of free petrol and long commute very enticing. I fully unde...

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veredestein ultrac sessantas are excellent. ive had them on my m for 18 months. top reviewed tyres for a good price. from here, lovely tread pattern too. http://www.camskill.co.uk/m61b758s134p12423/Vredestein_Tyres_Car_Vredestein_Ultrac_Sessanta_-_225_40R18_92Y_XL_TL_/RS_GB Oh how complicated thing...

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Zedona wrote:Falken 458's are excellent and just under £100 a corner.
I replaced the original Dunlop SP Sports and noticed an immediate
improvement in handling

Thanks I have not considered Falkens. I will get some info and check them out. The cost seems very inexpensive!

Tilly

The tyre specialist recommended Lepsons to repair the wheel. They said it would take about a week and cost about £80. However the damage would have to be assessed by the expertes before a specific qiuote could be given. The BWM agent quote a price of £110. The Michelins I can get. Costly, but since ...

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Since new the car has always had F1 Eagles. Tyres have been replaced several times but the wheels are the original unfurbished ones now 15 years old. Unfortunately, yesterday I clipped the apex on a left had bend and took a three inch strip out of the tyre sidewall and gouged about 6 inches out of t...

Tilly

Glad it passed; I always get apprehensive before the test.

Why not keep it out on the road a little longer. Nothing to beat driving on a cold clear morning with the roof down, even if it is January.

Tilly

Winter in quickly coming. Are we going to just talk or are we going to meet?

How about The Royal Oak on A286 less than a mile south on Midhurst.

Passed it yesterday but did not go in. Large car park and food and drink.

Checked web and seems ok.

Just need to sort a date.

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John,

Name a pub near you and I'll come over. How about Midhurst area. You came over to us, we should come over to you this time. It The drive would let me really warm up the engine.

Before the winter sets in lets have a meet. Last one was great.

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Car back, New bearings and seals have totally curred the rear-end noise. After an extensive road test the specialist engineer said that all the other shaft bearings do not appear to be warn and although there is a slight noise from the gearbox it is only very minor. With just over 130,000Km on the c...

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John1950 wrote:
Bonzo wrote:Time for another meet methinks. Suggestions please.

Bonzo.

Hey count me in. Just got the car back and looking for an excuse to go somewhere.

John1950
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Tilly Why did you have to have a new Vanos fitted just out of interest? Funny you asked that question today. Just returned from the garage since the estate was telling me Airbags failed and battery needs replacing. First was not a fault they could find and the second needs a programme update. They ...

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The differential noise really became quite deafening. Could even now hear it with the top down. A whine starting around 40M.P.H. and getting louder and higher as the speed progressed. The car has just had a full inspection 11 service including a new vanos from a main dealer, don't ask the cost, but ...

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[Err - I bought steel rims from BMW last autumn for our old 325 and sold them to someone on this forum for his Z3. They werent the prettiest rims but sufficed. That is very interesting. I could not get steel rims for the F11 last Autumn. The special winter tyre options offered by BMW( rims + tyres)...

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With 18inch wheels, you seem to be trying to remain fashionable throughout the winter! Forget about wide tyres - they are the last thing you want if it snows, and look on the door sticker for the size specified by BMW, which are narrow affairs on narrow steel wheels. They will not look fashionable,...

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Love to see you next time.

Hopefully others will come along as well.

Tilly

[quote Photo's are here; http://tobybrown.info/z3/[/quote]

Great pics. Thanks for the effort. It was a good location and a nice drive to and from. Lets hope next time we have some more sun.

Tilly

Great evening to all.

Lets do it again!

Tilly

Is Denise putting an appearance in too?[/quote]

Den and Bluie will be staying at home.Her comment, two Zeds from one family is a bit excessive!

Nice to see the numbers have gone up considerably.

Tilly

Only three!
Anyway, I'll see you there Tilly - at The White Hart at Stopham[/quote]

Maybe just the two of us. Think there is a song in that!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Looking forward to it. See you in the White Hart.

Tilly

Seems that things have stuck!

We have three replies. Better than none!
How about Tuesday evening 17.7.2012( best chance of no rain) 7:30 pm.
I'll be there, that is a definate,

Tilly

How about Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday next week? (w/commencing 15th July). Or wait until holiday commitments go by? Lets have all your replies and preferences please a.s.a.p. Cheers, Bonzo. Great - right, we can all meet at the pub Bonzo suggests one evening next week - that's ok with me...

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Right - if we have enough, can I make a suggestion for a venue? I wasn't sure how far people are travelling but I had a search online and this pub at Byworth seems very nice - good write up too: THE BLACK HORSE INN, BYWORTH - WEST SUSSEX, GU28 OHL More info here: http://www.beerintheevening.com/pub...

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Dr Vanos did an exchange unit on my car a couple hundred miles ago, not sure on the details of the improvements they made to the unit but apparently it's unlikely to give any further issues [sounds lovely BTW] - funnily enough BMW did their business at very low miles [circa20K, new bolts etc] but s...

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Looks like we have the numbers.

Now need location and date.

Tilly

PM sent

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John1950 wrote:Well - so far a number of suggestions, but no action!

I suggested Petworth area - if that's OK, how about adding your name below and once we get more than say half a dozen, decide which pub and when...

So, first name - me:

John1950 (John Walker)

Add me Tilly.

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Jonttt, Very interesting when you look at the price lists. For an early S50. The on the road price £40570. Options available: Air con £1100 Automatic speed hold £275 Business CD RDS £175 graduated tinted screen £70 Harman Kardon Hi FI £585 Headlight wash £225 Metallic paint £360 Tracker £269 Tracker...

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I have the spec sheet for mine and it doesnt include aircon. I also have no fan In front of the rad if that means anything ? It must have been an option on early Ms.. Mines an Aug 98 S plate I have the price list for Jan 1998.Aircon for the M roadster is listed as a £1100 option. The 1999 price lis...

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thats a lot of money Tilly :shock: what would you say the whole possess cost?........but im glad your back on the road :wink: Total cost including replacing items which did not register a fault code but which may have caused the problems amounts to £6661.54. Problem was since the vanos had been rep...

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I hope your back on the road soon. Thanks for all the support fellas. Car now back and although very early to judge the performance has been significantly improved. No hesitation on startup when warm and no hesitation when pulling away when warm. With low revs and a high gear there appears to be mo...

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Althulas wrote:I hope your back on the road soon.

Funny looking into an empty garage when it is warm, well relatively, and the sun is shinning, well almost, well it isn't raining, well not much!!!!!!!!!!

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swamper wrote:good luck Tilly

Thanks for the support and keep fingers crossed..

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Decision made. Parts ordered and work should be completed next week. Reason for the decision. I really enjoy driving the car. Cannot think of a better option for me as a fun vehicle and I have now road tested all the possible contenders. I just wish that there are more mechanics around who can work ...

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I'll take the malt anytime. Actually have one right in front of me right now. After much mind searching it came down to an aged Laphroaig or an Irish Midleton. The peat won. I'll leave the Rx solution for another day. I contacted Mr Vanos in the UK and he gave a very fair response. My dilemma is one...

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Tilly is it worth contacting Dr Vanos to see if they might have the part you need? Just saw this on Ebay any good as I'm not quite sure which part your after exactly http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-e36-M3-3-2-vanos-with-gearings-/330733355130?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4d013e80...

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If your cars a life long keeper Tilly I would have the work done or as an alternative plan would a secondhand engine be of use? You could take the vanos off and keep the rest of the unit for spares/recondition project or sell. Hadn't thought of the spare engine option. As for the relationship with ...

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Thanks R.

Your vote of confidence is much appreciated. Both my wife and son argued along similar lines.

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