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This matte blue is also nice:

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Found some pics of what looks like chrome estoril blue wraps...would look awesome on the curves of a z I reckon: http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o759/Dino_DD/Mobile%20Uploads/EA7B0AB6-694D-4CFE-BBBF-2C507766889A_zpsbav0tbzc.jpg http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o759/Dino_DD/Mobile%20Uploads/A1...

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Thanks for the feedback guys. You making me worried (!) but remember this solution is only to stop what was a small amount of water (the bulk was sorted by silicone). I after running one row of tape I thought I'd better do it properly and do a second row, it's a pain getting in there with roll hoops...

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http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o759/Dino_DD/Mobile%20Uploads/88A4E1EE-39A6-4BE3-ABA3-6256693CFC48_zps6y0wbs5m.jpg http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o759/Dino_DD/Mobile%20Uploads/F10EC88B-8F2F-4CBB-8CB3-F12FAC6D2B25_zpsacxmmbog.jpg http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o759/Dino_DD/Mobile%20Upl...

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I would check out both for comfort and refinement if you doing 30k per year.. Not sure how much more refined the z4 is over the the z3 but when doing 30k per year it might make notable a difference... Don't forget about the 2.8 Z3, more plentiful and cheaper than the 3.0. I had a 330i on lpg too man...

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No not removed hood, just applied it inside the car where the hood meets the body (shown in my post further up). So there is butyl tape sealer running inside the car over the area where the hood seal frame and body join (including the the bolts). Should have said the tape is 10cm (100mm) wide not 10...

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Do you guys remove the outer rubber seal of the hood before applying the silicone and crack cure stuff? Initially I didn't but after reading that on here I did (I only put crack cure from the outside in). The silicone was done from inside the car only. I never did put in any from the outside in as ...

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I'm not an expert in these "compression" subframe bushes but would guess that for the inserts to work best, one has to start with OE bushes that are in good condition. Mine looked a bit ropey (build date May 1998). In my vicinity, I've found a couple of independent BMW specialists who hav...

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It cannot be that bad Dino, Jack up the car and put on axle stands, support the rear beam with a trolley jack, take of plates 4 (pic below) which comprise of a nut and 2 torx bolts IIRC, insert bush inserts and put back together. http://static.bmwfans.info/images/epc/MTExNzJfcA==.png Hi Brian, I se...

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Great looking car.
Is that numberplate mounted with lots of very good 2 way tape or bolts?

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Found a thread on this on the US forum:http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showt ... p?t=760811

Seems that labour involved to put the inserts in is not far off replacing the bush provided you are able to remove the bushes.
http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showt ... p?t=760811

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Just wondering is the 'subframe bush' the same as the 'rear beam bush'?

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...At Eurocarparts website, pleased I found them at half the price Halfords charge. Free delivery turned up in 2 days too. Also found blades for the other cars at excellent prices, very happy! These are the part numbers 2 x 485778200 @ 9.00 GBP (each) Bosch Wiper BladeRetrofit Flat Wiper Blade Singl...

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I sometimes crack open the doors instead of dropping the windows when latching the roof, Definitely easier with the window out of the way. Adds to the 'classic' feel of the roadster not having an auto window feature...is what I tell myself every time I reach over the passenger side! Pretty certain t...

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Just saw a discussion about this over on Bimmerforum.
BMW make a wiring harness adapter that should allow plug and play, bit pricey but simple solution:
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do ... fg=10&hl=5

Item 5 in the diagram.

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You will get wear on the inside edge on any BMW and more so the Z when lowered.

As Captain said above swap the tyres over. It's what I do to double the life. I do it every 5-6k miles. The 12k miles you got on those is very good going in my book.

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Hi Jontt, I read your very useful article and Mikes, luckily mine is stage 1 airbag so simple. My car is quite sharp already with coilovers and lower profile wheels so would want it too pointy but can do with improvements for sure. The 320mm seems a lot more available new and used... On Raid's site ...

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Thanks for all the help guys, with the BMW replacement wiring is it just plug and go or is their any soldering or splicing involved? I had a look at the bases reference a swap over is it fairly simple or an involved task, i don't have heated seats so that is a blessing. Very simple, if I recall cor...

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Has anyone experience of both sizes on a Z? I've seen the articles for the 340mm just wondering what the 320mm vs 340mm is like in terms of feel, steering effort, impact on steering response etc. Edit: should say 'Raid' steering wheels like these http://www.tuning-rdi.de/product_info.php/info/p7773_...

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Rust is more model specific than any brand I feel. The BMW e46's rust more than any Honda I have had. My old Prelude at 185k only had light rust on the arches when I sold it but I've seen plenty worse. Even the BMW e39 gets rusty bootlids and that was a very expensive car when new. I believe certain...

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You can swap the metal bases/frames over so that you keep your existing motors and wiring.
If I recall correct that will solve the electric motors and seatbelt pretensioner wiring.

Then just the seat heater wiring will need modifying (if applicable).

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If you can try and keep the z and get another, perhaps less expensive economical car for the daily so you have a choice for space/economy and fun/top down.

Then as you have 2 cars you get to tinker with one and still have another to drive!

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@gas guzzler:
You can't just mention a V8 Mx5 and leave it at that, pics and videos mandatory!
A v8 in a z3 would be my ideal...any plans?

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Another +1 for Royal Steering Wheels, the guy really is a master of his craft, here's mine when I got it fitted - a year later and it's still as good as the day I got it too :) http://i.imgur.com/ydJFtmv.jpg That looks great. I didn't like that style of wheel much (in standard trim) but with what y...

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I have read somewhere (I think on a US forum) that fitting a 320 clutch and flywheel to the 2.8 is a good cost effective mod along these lines... Apparently fits but there is a 'tab' that needs to be grinded off or something.

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@hoppo, Yes I'm not getting any UK down movement just side to side as meant to be. I shook the around a lot really hoping it would rattle but just a dull this if they go fully side to side. So off to the next jobs (well telling my mechanic anyway!) as listed above here and on the other threads. Plen...

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Thanks for that info Hoppo. Make sense that they act as counters when you feel how they move. Ingenious way to disguise vibrations rather than get rid of it... I was hoping this might be the source my annoying rattle. I got one side of the bumper partially off (the t50 bolt by the exhaust side is co...

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Any do a stormwerks 'warmer'. They get seriously cold in winter...

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Thanks for that.

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Topperz wrote:ACS just fitted on my 2.0 year 2000 I do have the box with the part number.....if you need it...fitted a treat

Part number would be great and pics.
Can I ask how much?

Ps does yours have the deeper 6cyl bumper (not sure if the 2.0 is 4 or 6cyl).

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Any idea of sellers (replica or genuine)?

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I've hot to say I'm pretty shocked to see this ridiculous idea of weights hanging out there. If they needed more weight they should have just fitted a bigger fuel tank. Or a proper spare. Or a stronger rear floor and diff mounts!! Or lightened the front. Just hanging weights off the back just seems ...

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Do you guys remove the outer rubber seal of the hood before applying the silicone and crack cure stuff? Initially I didn't but after reading that on here I did (I only put crack cure from the outside in). The silicone was done from inside the car only. I never did put in any from the outside in as ...

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Cream and red you said, not this one?
http://pinterest.com/pin/459578336947207442/

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Good to hear it's sorted!

I should update to say that mines all dry now, I think he silicone and crack cure just needed time to set.
Thanks to the great advice and tips on hear as always!

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Just found this.
One of the nicest looking splitters for the 6cyl bumper I've seen so far:
http://pinterest.com/pin/459578336948521741/

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I had sport one, Topaz Blue.
Plenty about really. I wonder if they were a lot cheaper when new or was it perceived fuel savings that drove new sales of these?

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Not so sure about roll over protection from the seat.
Once you separate the seat from the base it pretty light, the weight is all in the base and motors, not much higher up.

The seats out of our galaxy with in built boosters - those are heavy lucky they have handles!

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My M has been wrapped in Pearlescent white. It’s been on for nearly four years now and still looks beautiful. Look out for two types of wrapping material 3M and Hexis. ones easier to apply but the other gives you a better finish. http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/280x200q90/11/tcw1.jpg http://imagiz...

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Just an update to say that my prefacelift got sold a few minutes after I posted the pics up, happy hunting, these things seem rare. Top top in the meantime try pointing the central air vents to the window and if will clear up quite quick when the engine is warm, not as good as the proper window heat...

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This thread reminded me how stiff my pedal has been ever since purchasing the car 4 and half years ago. I have oiled the cable before a couple of times but it has never made much of an improvement so I've ordered a new one today. £21 delivered from Sopers and I will hopefully get it done at the wee...

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Hi Gez, David mentioned you looking for one of these over on the other forum. Thought I'd posted a for sale for it here too but can't find the post now. Anyhow I have one, practically new and I hardly used it (never used my hardtop here in sunny Kent!) I believe it was 70odd pounds new, I'm looking ...

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No they didnt replace the seals, just the roof Ah just reread your post further up where you said there was shrinking (of the top) around the seals, not the seals themselves. Just had a look at the website and they have the pricing up there. Looks like they can do you one with a headliner too but t...

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So they include new rubber seals in that £325? That's pretty incredible. I think the seals on their own are around £100 quid for the set the last time I looked... Maybe obvious but did they redo the butyl seal at the rear (on the inside of the car where back end the top fixes to the body at the rear...

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That has some nice additions, looks great! Enjoy!

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Prompted by this thread to look up changes and Just checked .gov website see they have made auto renewing monthly direct debit possible, quite like that (as long as you remember to cancel it as soon as you sell/sorn the car!)

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I was less spur of the moment but bought my 2.8 from a forum member in Edinburgh too, unseen. Eeasyjet in the morning and all the way back to Kent the rest of the day.... Good luck and enjoy, some pics when you get around to cleaning it (bet you'll be off driving it with no time to worry about clean...

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I've done some shopping about this morning and have found a like for like contract on an iphone 6 plus for £47 a month which is only £5 more than I pay for my 5 but it's with "Three". I've been with Vodaphone for years but they've priced themselves out for me. Has anyone had dealings with...

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I found fitting sports seats (heated) and he seat lift mod (check Southernboys, others just not as good) made my car much more comfortable. The standard seats are just so flat. The sports seats are better not as good as say a Volvo. The seat lift mod gives more support I found. The heaters help ease...

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deni2s wrote:You should consider rainy days when opened boot lid covers the boot from most of the rain.

Yes, maybe the grommet was stuck in there as part of the 'UK rain pack' including partial opening lid to keep boot dry on those rainy days!!

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