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by ChrisS
Sun 23 Oct, 2011 22:49
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Help . No clutch.
Replies: 5
Views: 1346

I had exactly te same symptom last year. I topped up the brake fluid and clutch function returned for a few weeks, after which it recurred. The AA trailered me home from Devon and my local garage fitted a new clutch slave cylinder, since when there has been no problem.
by ChrisS
Sun 23 Oct, 2011 22:49
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Help . No clutch.
Replies: 5
Views: 1346

I had exactly te same symptom last year. I topped up the brake fluid and clutch function returned for a few weeks, after which it recurred. The AA trailered me home from Devon and my local garage fitted a new clutch slave cylinder, since when there has been no problem.
by ChrisS
Sun 09 Oct, 2011 20:59
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Eddie's Z1
Replies: 33
Views: 7428

I couldn't find any Z1 listing on EBay this morning. I looked on Pistonheads and other likely sites but it seems to have gone to ground.
by ChrisS
Thu 06 Oct, 2011 19:43
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Eddie's Z1
Replies: 33
Views: 7428

Good evening, all. I can confirm that my car is the one previously described in full by Kilsh. I bought it from him in 2009, with a pretty illegible signature in the service book of Eddie I 98 and a VHS biographical video that includes Eddie driving a black Z1 in Italy. My car was first registered i...
by ChrisS
Thu 28 Jul, 2011 19:47
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 tour 2011, round 2 (?!)
Replies: 12
Views: 2731

I'm interested but Rhinefield House appears to have 'no availability' on the nights of both 3 and 10 Sept.
by ChrisS
Wed 29 Jun, 2011 19:06
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: If you haven't had enough of the Cotswolds....
Replies: 0
Views: 653

If you haven't had enough of the Cotswolds....

http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Foxbox.tv%2Fshowvideo.php%3Fvideo%3D5301764&h=2b256 The 2011 event will be held on Thursday 7th July from 6pm until 8.30pm in the sports field on A415 Ducklington Lane, Witney, near McDonalds. Free to get in if you have an interesting car and Z1s quali...
by ChrisS
Tue 28 Jun, 2011 07:15
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Tour Pictures
Replies: 11
Views: 2660

I really enjoyed meeting you all and putting faces to avatars. Thanks to Jamal, Spokey and Richard without whose organisation, it wouldn't hav happened. Here are a few pics from the tour. I haven't identified anyone. Please feel free to tag yourselves though. http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a...
by ChrisS
Fri 24 Jun, 2011 17:03
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Tour 2011
Replies: 211
Views: 66035

For those that don't have TomTom sat navs: If you open the .itn files with a text editor each waypoint is in the format of longitude|latitude|name The lat and long have the decimal places missing. So, for example, Sunday's lunch stop is the Crooked Billet which has the longitude and latitude listed...
by ChrisS
Thu 23 Jun, 2011 21:59
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Tour 2011
Replies: 211
Views: 66035

I keep getting asked about saturdays dress code, is it knobbly knees and hairy legs on show again this year? It's fancy dress :D http://images2.playserver1.com/ProductImages/2/1/0/5/0/6/6/1/16605012_500x500_1.jpg The route strays briefly into Wales where this is everyday attire, not fancy dress. :o
by ChrisS
Wed 22 Jun, 2011 23:24
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Tour 2011
Replies: 211
Views: 66035

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by ChrisS
Wed 22 Jun, 2011 23:23
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Tour 2011
Replies: 211
Views: 66035

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by ChrisS
Wed 22 Jun, 2011 23:22
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Tour 2011
Replies: 211
Views: 66035

Spokey, Tricky and I ran the Saturday route today. All is well. Saturday lunch will be at the Penny Farthing, Aston Crews. If I can place a pre-order on Friday, we will get served more quickly. .docx attachments aren't accepted by zroadster, so the menu is at the foot of this message. Would you plea...
by ChrisS
Fri 17 Jun, 2011 12:27
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Tour 2011
Replies: 211
Views: 66035

So I change to:
Starter - Chicken caesar salad
Main - (unchanged) Oven backed salmon fillet
Dessert - Baileys & white chocolate cheesecake.

Thanks for the email update too.

Chris
by ChrisS
Fri 03 Jun, 2011 13:17
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Less windy I hope!
Replies: 9
Views: 2063

I have the same mesh deflector. The fixings seem adequate but I have to take care to prevent them from touching the seat backs. Visibility is usually OK, although coming out of oblique junctions requires care. After a close call on the M6 a couple of weeks ago, I'm wondering if there's any way to mo...
by ChrisS
Tue 24 May, 2011 23:47
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Best carfinder website in the UK
Replies: 15
Views: 4255

I sold my last car through Pistonheads to someone who paid 25% over the price offered by webuyanycar.com and clearly liked the car too. I also acquired my Z1 throgh Pistonheads and haven't regretted that (yet!)
by ChrisS
Tue 17 May, 2011 20:04
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Tour 2011
Replies: 211
Views: 66035

I confirmed the hotel room last night. Greatly looking forward to meeting up.
by ChrisS
Sun 15 May, 2011 23:28
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: What automotive delight could tempt you...
Replies: 55
Views: 13230

1970 1964 Opel Kadett estate bought in Dusseldorf 1973-74 1965 Riley Elf 1974-76 1974 Austin Allegro 1300 1976-79 1976 Austin Allegro 1300 (one just wasn't enough) 1979-91 1979 Renault 14GTL 1982-84 1980 Ford Escort mk2 1984-89 1984 Ford Sierra 1.3 (company car) 1989-92 1989 Peugeot 405 petrol 1991-...
by ChrisS
Sun 15 May, 2011 23:28
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: What automotive delight could tempt you...
Replies: 55
Views: 13230

1970 1964 Opel Kadett estate bought in Dusseldorf 1973-74 1965 Riley Elf 1974-76 1974 Austin Allegro 1300 1976-79 1976 Austin Allegro 1300 (one just wasn't enough) 1979-91 1979 Renault 14GTL 1982-84 1980 Ford Escort mk2 1984-89 1984 Ford Sierra 1.3 (company car) 1989-92 1989 Peugeot 405 petrol 1991-...
by ChrisS
Tue 05 Apr, 2011 22:07
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: BMW shows off shelved ///M's including Z3m prototype
Replies: 6
Views: 1561

The Z2 concept I knew about was more like an Ariel Atom, a 4 wheel motorbike supplied with two made to measure waterproof nappa leather jump suits to match the waterproof cowhide vehicle interior. I only heard of it as a concept but can't believe this red car is the result of that.
by ChrisS
Wed 30 Mar, 2011 00:55
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Wheel centre roundels (with gratuitous pics!)?
Replies: 14
Views: 2905

When I pressure washed my wheels, I removed the clear plastic cover from a couple of the roundels, I replaced it with clingfilm which I shrank over the roundels with a hairdryer, Regrettably I no longer have any other use of the hairdryer.
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by ChrisS
Mon 21 Mar, 2011 12:26
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Something different
Replies: 22
Views: 4290

A fine comment Hard Top and obviously evidence based. Thanks. :lol:
by ChrisS
Sat 19 Mar, 2011 01:02
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Something different
Replies: 22
Views: 4290

Deeply uncool. Might be acceptable in a Z3 though ;)
by ChrisS
Sun 06 Mar, 2011 11:39
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Relationships.....
Replies: 20
Views: 4617

I first encountered the Z1 when I visited BMW-Technik in 1987. It must have been the original show car, standing in the foyer. I must have looked surprised, as Sabine Zemelka, whom I was visiting, just said, "BMW Technik is the part of the company where we're allowed to be a little mad". T...
by ChrisS
Sun 27 Feb, 2011 21:59
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Tour 2011
Replies: 211
Views: 66035

@ Bluebaur,
No need to wait for June to hide the roof. Thursday was fine for an open Z1 commute.
(The attachment is from a journey to work last October, or would be if I could make the file small enough!)
by ChrisS
Wed 16 Feb, 2011 17:33
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Tour 2011
Replies: 211
Views: 66035

I'd really like to meet up with some other Z1 drivers, so I'm keen to come along either in Suffolk or the Cotswolds.
Do I understand that the venue is now fixed for East Anglia? Sounds good!
I've voted for 25-26 June but could be flexible, with sufficient notice.

Chris
by ChrisS
Thu 06 Jan, 2011 10:38
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Who has driven their Z1 in the last week?
Replies: 18
Views: 3831

Just a quick, roof-up trip of 20 miles or so last Sunday. All the snow had gone and the salt had been washed away. I try to use it at least once a fortnight.
by ChrisS
Wed 24 Nov, 2010 17:43
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Amazing news regarding BMW Z1 seats
Replies: 6
Views: 1762

The camo had several layers of pigment and a clear coat of protective lacquer which seems to have provided remarkably good fastness properties. Unfortunately, the amount of paint on the surface of the leather probably prevents it from returning to its original size after you've been sitting on it fo...
by ChrisS
Wed 24 Nov, 2010 16:32
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Dead battery
Replies: 12
Views: 2291

I've been offered the standard battery for the Z1 today for £89.95 by a local specialist. Unfortunately, the specialist didn't like the look of the cat's cradle of cables in the battery compartment, nor the prospect of knocking out the electronics if they failed to maintain continuity of feed to th...
by ChrisS
Sat 20 Nov, 2010 22:37
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Dead battery
Replies: 12
Views: 2291

I've been offered the standard battery for the Z1 today for £89.95 by a local specialist. Unfortunately, the specialist didn't like the look of the cat's cradle of cables in the battery compartment, nor the prospect of knocking out the electronics if they failed to maintain continuity of feed to the...
by ChrisS
Wed 17 Nov, 2010 00:54
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Dead battery
Replies: 12
Views: 2291

I've got the same clicking symptoms. My battery has a label showing it was fitted in May 2008 which seems a very short lifespan. Charging the battery for a few hours revives it as long as I use the car at least once a week. I'm just about to go out to the garage and take it off charge now and take i...
by ChrisS
Sun 15 Aug, 2010 14:08
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Cotswold Cruise - with a difference.
Replies: 38
Views: 7693

It was good to meet you all yesterday at the Pheasant. It lloks as if you have better weather for the Gaydon event today.
I'm working today so I still have one very travel-stained Z1 in my garage.
by ChrisS
Mon 09 Aug, 2010 21:19
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Cotswold Cruise - with a difference.
Replies: 38
Views: 7693

Yes. That would be good. What time?
by ChrisS
Mon 09 Aug, 2010 16:48
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Cotswold Cruise - with a difference.
Replies: 38
Views: 7693

Would my Z1 and I be able to join you for soup and sandwich at the Pheasant and to go to Charlecote?
I hope it's not too late to join. If it is, I'll just come up to Charlecote Park.
I need to get back to the Banbury area for Saturday evening anyway.

Chris
by ChrisS
Wed 07 Apr, 2010 00:17
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Mrs Clarkson Z1
Replies: 10
Views: 2384

I don't think Mrs Clarkson owns the car any more. I understand it is the one that has been on almost permanent display at North Oxford BMW for a couple of years and that it now belongs to one of the staff. It looks as if it has had some TLC in the past few months; in fact it's almost as good as mine!
by ChrisS
Wed 18 Nov, 2009 00:08
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 hood
Replies: 20
Views: 3064

Thanks, Pat. The description of your hood wear is exactly like mine. I'm wondering if a smooth plastic cover could go over the iron that seems to cause all the problems. Am I right in thinking that this happens predominantly on the left hand side where the driver probably presses more firmly while s...
by ChrisS
Fri 25 Sep, 2009 07:08
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Condensation in Front Light glass
Replies: 18
Views: 3115

Whwn I bought my Z1, the previous owner gave me some new rubber gaskets for the headlight covers which he had bought but not fitted. When I got condensation under one of the headlights, I decided to fit the gaskets but couldn't work out how to take the glass off. I released the spring clips at the t...
by ChrisS
Wed 16 Sep, 2009 23:46
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 hood
Replies: 20
Views: 3064

Thank you everyone for your comments. I was pleased but also a bit suspicious of CarHood's price of £820 since someone is currently selling a Z1 on Pistonheads with a new hood that cost £3800. I don't want to pay more than necessary since I don't deliberately start Z1 journey wih the hood up. As Cha...
by ChrisS
Tue 15 Sep, 2009 22:57
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 hood
Replies: 20
Views: 3064

Z1 hood

I've recently bought a Z1. It's in fine condition and great to drive but there's frayed area in the side panel of the hood. It doesn't yet leak but it is rather unsightly, so I want to get it fixed over the winter. A local hood maker said it wasn't repairable and quoted about £1300 for a new hood. T...
by ChrisS
Sun 13 Sep, 2009 23:18
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z1 replacement hood
Replies: 0
Views: 290

Z1 replacement hood

I've recently bought a Z1. It's in fine condition and great to drive but there's frayed area in the side panel of the hood. It doesn't yet leak but it is rather unsightly, so I want to get it fixed over the winter. A local hood maker said it wasn't repairable and quoted about £1300 for a new hood. T...

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