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RichP

i believe you can make a pseudo-HDR using one image and changing the exposure on the computer, but it wont bring out as much detail in the darks and lights. should still give the surreal effect though. I would never advocate downloading photomatix from somewhere dodgy like the pirate bay, where it i...

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as someone on here once said -swop the rear tyres over before it gets below legal limit for extra mileage.

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Thanks

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I used Photomatix to produce a genuine HDR from three bracketed photos (different exposures 2 stops either side of correct). Using a canon eos 500D.

RichP

happy birthday!

RichP

very nice

I love the effect of the HDR. before processing they just look like any other photo.

Do you do it from one image or take three exposures?

RichP

Inspired by Gazza's post http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=350357#p350357 with some amazing HDR pics, I spent a couple of hours creating some of my own. Driving round some of the less desirable locations nearby having dusted off the DSLR, and lots of processing effort and i've got a few...

RichP

a little inspired, i found the old software and had a crack.

Might go and find some creative locations and have another go!

RichP

The lens quality makes a big difference, plus probably a lot of computer wizardry, but having the camera set up like that will help a lot. A longer exposure time means a smaller aperture (if its exposing for ages the hole has to be small to prevent it just being over exposed). The main effect of a s...

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lovely M for sale here... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z3M-Burago-1-18-Scale-Model-Blue-/111051343513?pt=UK_ToysGames_DiecastVehicles_DiecastVehicles_JN&hash=item19db2d0699 and i think this is a 1.9... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-18-UT-MODELS-BMW-Z3-ROADSTER-SILVER-RED-INTERIOR-MODEL-CAR-BOXED-...

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its HDR imaging. I played around with it a few years ago, its quite fun to do. Needs an SLR camera, take three identical photos with different exposure lengths then merge them together, the short exposures capture the details in the light areas, long in the dark, so when merged (in a program like ph...

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BladeRunner919 wrote:If the MAF is suspect, try unplugging it and see if the car runs better. An unplugged MAF sets the ecu to run on some default settings, whereas a faulty MAF can cause all sorts of problems.

remember that this will itself cause a maf fault code, so do a reset before further diagnosis.

RichP

The 46k miles one looks like it's stored in their kitchen. Which is nice.

RichP

Fozzfox72 wrote: One before that had a modified exhaust system and on the test drive I thought I was being chased by a group of bikers!

could probably sell that exhaust system and offset the price of a replacement standard system?

RichP

I can now confirm that the car featured in the video is indeed a BMW Z3!

I have watched it 5 times now, just to make sure.

RichP

http://www.4tuning.ro/cars-and-babes/cu ... 15717.html

just in case anyone else here is interested in...... the music

its an excellent example of good thorough car-washing though.

fyi the music is Prituri Se Planinata (Nit Grit Remix) by Stellamara.

RichP

i'm selling my Z3 to buy something a bit better....

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Fender2004 wrote:
Vic-Z3 wrote:Mid Lane Hoggers ....................... Gotta hate em..

X 2

X 3

i like to circle them if i'm bored

(pass on the outside, go to inside and slow til they go past, repeat)

great fun

RichP

Cant help on the ABS issue im afraid. But i did my arms last month and got the alignment done at Halfords auto centre. When booked online this was the cheapest of the the big names (Kwikfit & ATS), and none of the independents around me did full laser alignment. Bit worried at first that it woul...

RichP

mines not far off now. i unmodded my exhaust recently swopping it for basic one.

i do have Z3cades old stubby aerial though

tempted by lowering springs though. i do think it improves the look.

RichP

Z3cade wrote:Sponge bob seems to have his crotch clamped.. Poor lad..

he seems happy enough about it

RichP

Once removed, can you take it apart, just leaving the base thats the part that goes rusty ? I took the plastic body couloured panels off it, which leaves the base attached to the metal inner structure of the mirror. These are attached to each other pretty permanently from what i can see, and there ...

RichP

sold it privately on here. more than my £50 starting price, but still a bargain.

it is quite upsetting to burn so much money, but luckily i get over these things quickly. i'm relaxed like that.

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Now Sold!

within 4 hours.

RichP

Hi from wirral, just down the road! well, about 50 miles down the road. the m56 road.

RichP

selling my z3 cobra exhaust on ebay. Should fit all 1.9's its been on less than a month and i've done less than 500 miles with it, so i think it will be a bargain for someone! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230959793913 http://i1323.photobucket.com/albums/u590/Richard_Peel/...

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Pierrick wrote:
How much are you selling the cobra one? You payed quite a lot for it...

its now on ebay if anyones interested:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0959793913

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inspired by this thread i bought some tins of paint and have now dismantled the wing mirror to get to the base. It was quite a simple job thanks to the guides on here: *carefully* prise mirror glass away, get a screwdriver in to lever the 4 clips out. unscrew 4 x head screws revealed and remove the ...

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miller1098 wrote:

Whoa!! i'd drive 1.5 hrs for that!

RichP

The only thing I can find with the car is both wing mirror bases have started to rust is this a common problem ? It is indeed a common problem. I need to do mine when i get around to it. Theres a how to guide in the knowledge base on this forum: http://zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=1...

RichP

It was hard to estimate a price as there's none on there. I would have paid up to about that if there was one for sale when I bought mine, but like you say, if there's little interest then it won't go for much.

I guess we'll find out when I get round to putting it up!

Cheers.

RichP

it was £325. I'm hoping to get around £220 for mine as it is only few weeks old and has done about 500 miles. I'll give it a quick clean and put it on here for a few days this weekend, then on ebay if no-one bites. This does mean that i will have spent £220 in total to get a £115 exhaust, but hey-ho...

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Very very cheap??? How much then? by 'very very cheap' i meant compared to the alternatives. it was £115 - this one off ebay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150951659606?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 i was worried because others have said that the cheap ones dont fit properly an...

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just got a very very cheapo exhaust to replace my expensive exhaust

Cat back as you can see....

no flat bit, so i'll be fitting it to see how it is, but may be taking a hammer to it this afternoon.

RichP

Doesn't make it super glossy but i just do mine with black trim polish (the black stuff not the clear spray stuff).

RichP

felt like a heat wave! i went for a purposeless drive, it was excellent!

RichP

you werent brave enough to leave the hardtop at home?

nice scenery though, where is that?

RichP

Very nice!

Looks like a nice drive in snowdonia there. I'm a bit north of that, so we tend to go around Anglesey area.

I'm always impressed how shiny z3's are, even compared to brand new cars.

RichP

What do you use to clean it? It seems like its cloudy on the inside, can they be taken apart and cleaned thoroughly?

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swamper wrote:whats wrong with the ones you have ?

They have old fashioned yellow bits and look cloudy and old compared to yours.

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XVar wrote:

awesome pic!

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Z3cade wrote:Looks good rich

I haven't washed mine but have used it past two days and fitted my bendy aerial!

got it fitted then? thats good. perhaps you could do a "how to" with photos in the knowledge base ?

looks good swamper. i really must get some of those lovely headlights!

RichP

is the biting point on the high side as well? not noticeably. i'll have a go next time im in it, i've never really thought about it til now :puzzle: it only slips if i drive like an idiot. normal driving is fine. and fast starts are fine as long as i don't take too long lifting the clutch while the...

RichP

looks good.

RichP

I'm guessing a lot of people here have used the :sunny sunny :sunny bank holiday wisely and given their Z a good wash? time to get rid of that nasty road salt. Who's is shiniest, lets see your bank holiday cleaning pics... Heres my effort from today, just a basic wash and polish. :D http://i1323.pho...

RichP

mines on 73k and it slips if i over rev it on pulling off.

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excellent colour choice!

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i read in another forum that lowering with springs causes a camber on the wheels that will shorten tyre life. anyone who has lowered experienced this?

RichP

i think i would have trouble convincing a breaker to sell me the rings off an M dash. these look decent quality: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z3-CHROME-HEATER-A-C-CONTROL-SURROUNDS-RINGS-SET-/300389808950?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3AZ3&hash=item45f0a0bb36 has anyone tr...

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