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- Sun 01 Jul, 2012 10:44
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: ABS
- Replies: 7
- Views: 787
Re: ABS
Its just I am wanting to change the brake fluid and my local motor factor does Dot 4 for ABS systems and one for ASC systems. I know it has ASC because there is a button on the console. When I switch on the ignition there is an ABS light on the dash. So if it has both ASC and ABS which brake fluid d...
- Sun 01 Jul, 2012 08:55
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: ABS
- Replies: 7
- Views: 787
ABS
Does a 1999 z3 1.9 have ABS? Thanks
- Sat 23 Jun, 2012 15:14
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Handling?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 3583
Re: Handling?
I would just like to add my two penneth to the thread by reporting that my recent fitment of a set of new 225/50x60 Matador MP46 Hectorra 2s has done wonders for the handling of my Z3. Whereas before I was on the edge of my seat not knowing what the car was going to do next the car's handling is muc...
- Mon 18 Jun, 2012 12:00
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Which Engine Oil 1.9 16v
- Replies: 1
- Views: 263
Which Engine Oil 1.9 16v
It's engine oil change time again I would be grateful for opinions on which oil to use. According to the hand book the reccomended oil is 5W - 40 or 'Special Oils'. What is Special Oil? I pressume it is Fully Synthetic. As the car does only about 3,000 miles a year is it worth paying the extra for F...
- Sat 16 Jun, 2012 11:29
- Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
- Topic: Just did Hardknott Pass..
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4308
Re: Just did Hardknott Pass..
Excellent bit of road but not for faint hearted. I always try to fit that and Wrynose Pass in whenever I go to the Lakes. You have to careful of 'less talented' drivers coming the other way, if you need to reverse there are some awfully nasty rocks to damage your pride and joy on. :oops: Would make ...
- Wed 13 Jun, 2012 13:10
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: New tyres
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1427
Re: New tyres
I have just fitted a set of Matador MP46 Hectora 2 s after much diliberation and research on the net. I decided on them for a number of reasons. Firstly (on my size at least) they are W rated which is higher than the standard V, accademic I know but it's a plus rather than a minus, also they are ZR ...
- Mon 21 May, 2012 19:59
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Clutch Pedal Adjustment
- Replies: 0
- Views: 184
Clutch Pedal Adjustment
Because the seat does't adjust back far enough I find I can't release the clutch pedal cleanly every time. I have fitted a new clutch but still the pedal bitting point is nearer the top than I would like. Does anyone know if there is any way of adjusting the pedal so the clutch bites sooner. Car is ...
- Mon 21 May, 2012 19:52
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3 M44 1.9 Rocker Gasket Replacement
- Replies: 3
- Views: 438
Re: Z3 M44 1.9 Rocker Gasket Replacement
Hi Sp1key, I don't know if it's normal but mine does the same thing. When I bought it I thought I would cure it by giving it a service. After fitting new plugs and air filter it's was still there. I do find however that it almost disappears if I fill up with Super unleaded petrol.
- Fri 11 May, 2012 21:19
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: Newby 2012 - NOW WITH TIMES
- Replies: 33
- Views: 12663
Re: Newby 2012 - NOW WITH TIMES
Got my tickets, will join at Wetherby. Cosmos Black pre face lift 1.9
- Wed 09 May, 2012 18:44
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: How To: View the original options list for any BMW online
- Replies: 28
- Views: 11314
Re: How To: View the original options list for any BMW onlin
Just found out my Z3 had Z Star alloys when new, which is great because I have just bought some to replace the pepper pots I was never keen on. This means I don't need to confess to the insurance company that I have made a modification, they should have been on anyway. It also means I don't need to ...
- Sun 06 May, 2012 21:40
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Wanted Chrome Door Handle Surround
- Replies: 3
- Views: 558
Re: Wanted Chrome Door Handle Surround
Sorry, should have mentioned it's the outer one. Thanks anyway.
- Sat 05 May, 2012 22:00
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Wanted Chrome Door Handle Surround
- Replies: 3
- Views: 558
Wanted Chrome Door Handle Surround
I need a chrome Driver's door handle surrond for Z3 if anyone can help. Thanks.
- Sat 05 May, 2012 19:30
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3 Carpet Mats
- Replies: 2
- Views: 347
Re: Z3 Carpet Mats
He has a company based in Lancashire but i can't remember what it's called. I am sure he can supply whatever you want and post to you. If you give him a call mention you got his name off this website and I am sure he will be able to fix you up.
- Sat 05 May, 2012 15:40
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3 Carpet Mats
- Replies: 2
- Views: 347
Z3 Carpet Mats
If anybody is looking for good carpet mats I can reccommend Reece Thompson. He made me some in black velour and used my old original mats as a pattern to ensure a perfect fit. Mine is 1999 model ,I believe the later ones are slightly differnt. I couldn't find what I was looking for on the internet, ...
- Sat 28 Apr, 2012 16:52
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: 1.9 Z3 suspension
- Replies: 5
- Views: 987
Re: 1.9 Z3 suspension
I have a 1.9, although the suspension is softer than I would have expected for a 'sports' car I wouldn't say it is all that bad. I have noticed the car sits down at the back and the front lifts under acceleration. Maybe your suspension is just tired and just replacing with new standard parts might s...
- Wed 18 Apr, 2012 17:26
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: Tyre dilemma
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1134
Tyre dilemma
I have recently purchased some very good used 16" Z Star alloys for my 1.9 Z3 which came with excellent Michelin Pilot HX tyres with 5mm tread on them. They look like they have been in storeage for quite some time because the date codes indicate the tyres were made in 1996, and that's the probl...
- Tue 27 Mar, 2012 20:22
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Rear screen replacement
- Replies: 56
- Views: 27174
Re: Rear screen replacement
If anyone is interested I have a brand new BMW rear window with some damage to the start of the zip where I attempted to fit it myself. The problem was I couldn't get the zip pull to start onto the zip properly, it seemed too tight and messed up the fabric of the zip. I also have the old window comp...
- Mon 26 Mar, 2012 20:00
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Door handle surround
- Replies: 0
- Views: 172
Door handle surround
I discovered my driver's side external door handle surrond is coming away because the top clips a broken. Does anyone have a chrome one for sale?
Thanks
Thanks
- Fri 23 Mar, 2012 22:16
- Forum: New to zroadster.net?
- Topic: Spare bulb kit
- Replies: 0
- Views: 625
Spare bulb kit
Don't know if this is any use to anybody but I recently had the thought of getting a spare bulb kit for my Z3 roadster. Consulting the handbook I needed HB3 (R9005) and HB4 (9006) headlight bulbs. I wanted standard bulbs not the fancy blue sort. I searched ebay but didn't find what I wanted so I had...
- Fri 23 Mar, 2012 21:09
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: Yorkshire Dales Day Out - 25.03.12
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2061
Re: Yorkshire Dales Day Out - 25.03.12
Is this still on? If so looking at having a ride out.
Thanks.
Thanks.
- Sat 25 Feb, 2012 17:07
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Speedo ,rev,temp Fuel Gauges Stopped Working
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3153
- Mon 06 Feb, 2012 22:17
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Upgrading my standard 15" Z Line Wheels
- Replies: 1
- Views: 217
Upgrading my standard 15" Z Line Wheels
I have a 1999 1.9 Z3 with standard Z Line "Pepper Pot" 15" alloys. I am contemplating upgrading to something slightly more sporty looking without being too exotic. I would like to find out what 16" alloys might have been fitted as an option when the car was new, so I can keep it ...
- Sun 29 Jan, 2012 16:23
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: 16" alloy wheels and tyres
- Replies: 4
- Views: 799
- Thu 24 Nov, 2011 17:51
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Opinions Please!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1159
I think condition is the important thing. Mine has had 6 owners but it's mint. I think a lot of people buy these cars with good intentions but find that they only use them in summer and after a while the novelty wears off. It may also have been a pre registered car which puts an owner in log book bu...
- Mon 21 Nov, 2011 22:03
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Who's the oldest member here?
- Replies: 149
- Views: 18178
it's only a 1.9 with original pepper pot wheels . Nothing wrong with that! http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/willowclegg/26.jpg I'm keeping the wheels as they are good for the roads round here. Dave, 1946, not the oldest but hope to be someday. Hi DC, Yes there's a certain satisfaction in kee...
- Mon 21 Nov, 2011 21:46
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Front strut brace & rough cold idle 1998 Z3 M44 (72k mil
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1018
I had similar concerns when I bought my 1.9 last year. The idling was a bit rough, I'd call it hunting, but this when warm. I thought a service would cure it. I changed the usual stuff including air filter thinking it could be blocked and fuel filter and a new set of plugs. None of this made a great...
- Mon 21 Nov, 2011 20:59
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Who's the oldest member here?
- Replies: 149
- Views: 18178
- Sun 20 Nov, 2011 22:16
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Who's the oldest member here?
- Replies: 149
- Views: 18178
I'm paying about the same for insurance this year but when I bought the Z last year the quote of around £160 from Saga was a major factor in covincing me to by it. Being over 50 does have some advantages :). That reminds me I need to get round to posting some pics but the fact that it's only a 1.9 w...
- Sun 20 Nov, 2011 12:49
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Who's the oldest member here?
- Replies: 149
- Views: 18178
- Thu 01 Sep, 2011 22:17
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Windscreen Scam Warning
- Replies: 6
- Views: 885
- Tue 30 Aug, 2011 21:39
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: Brembo discs
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1769
- Thu 18 Aug, 2011 17:17
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: Ultraseal wins again
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1371
- Sat 13 Aug, 2011 12:29
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Insurance Refund.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1984
- Thu 04 Aug, 2011 12:22
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Air bag light on
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3288
No they didn't replace anything, just said fault code showed it had only happened 3 times, was a common fault historically, checked the wiring and reset. I hadn't removed seat, just adjusted it. I guess if this is a common problem I can expect it to happen again. Just cross fingers. Thanks for all t...
- Wed 03 Aug, 2011 22:14
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Air bag light on
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3288
I had the same problem a couple of weeks ago and booked it in with the dealer. They said it was the driver's side seat belt tensioner wiring and charged me £70 for fiddling about with the connection and resetting the light. Wish I'd known about the tool earlier and the willingness of people on here ...
- Wed 03 Aug, 2011 21:38
- Forum: The Beauty Parlour
- Topic: Real weird question!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5386
- Wed 03 Aug, 2011 21:36
- Forum: The Beauty Parlour
- Topic: Real weird question!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5386
- Mon 01 Aug, 2011 21:08
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Heater panel illumination
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1288
Heater panel illumination
I have a 1999 Z3 1.9 16v and the left hand side of the heater panel does not illuminate. I suspected a blown bulb and removed the radio to gain access to the back of the panel and even with the help of a mirror I can find no sign of a bulb holder on that side. Any ideas? Surely the whole of the pane...
- Mon 01 Aug, 2011 21:08
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Heater panel illumination
- Replies: 4
- Views: 392
Heater panel illumination
I have a 1999 Z3 1.9 16v and the left hand side of the heater panel does not illuminate. I suspected a blown bulb and removed the radio to gain access to the back of the panel and even with the help of a mirror I can find no sign of a bulb holder on that side. Any ideas? Surely the whole of the pane...
- Wed 27 Jul, 2011 17:01
- Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
- Topic: Cars In The Park - Harewood 11th September WITH TIMES
- Replies: 86
- Views: 19387
Harwood
Hi, I'm new to the site and considering making an appearance at Harwood.
As exibitors do we get in for free, or is that hoping for too much? [/b]
As exibitors do we get in for free, or is that hoping for too much? [/b]