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by wildeboy
Wed 06 Jun, 2012 19:44
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Insurance Providers
Replies: 32
Views: 7424

Re: Insurance Providers

The cheapest quote I could get with Aviva was £704!!! Even if I told them I had 5 years+ NCB it was still £640. I can't understand how someone else can get such a different quote. I am 40 with no convictions, no claims and a reasonable postcode (so I am told by other insurers). The car is on the dri...
by wildeboy
Fri 01 Jun, 2012 19:29
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: How many types of tonneau cover?
Replies: 36
Views: 4831

Re: How many types of tonneau cover?

Z3andZ4 wrote:Are they all black?
Hi, no, you can get beige/tan as well, but not blue, red or green that I have ever seen or heard of.
by wildeboy
Fri 01 Jun, 2012 19:03
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted: Z3 Silencer / Back box
Replies: 2
Views: 423

Re: Wanted: Z3 Silencer / Back box

Hi J

Do you know the ebay item number so I can have a look at the photos?

It does sound like a lot more exhaust than I need and I am not sure the fitting at the manifolds will be the same as my 97 2.8. What car was it fitted to?
by wildeboy
Thu 31 May, 2012 22:27
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted: Z3 Silencer / Back box
Replies: 2
Views: 423

Wanted: Z3 Silencer / Back box

Does anyone have an exhaust for a pre 09/98 2.8 Z3 lying around? The part number from RealOEM is 18101436554 which includes the front and rear silencers. I think 18107500206 will also work ok, this is the rear silencer only from a post 09/98 2.0, 2.8 and 3.0i. All I need is the rear silencer, I want...
by wildeboy
Wed 30 May, 2012 22:09
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: First ever wave, and they waved back!!! Silver Z3 in Batley
Replies: 3
Views: 771

First ever wave, and they waved back!!! Silver Z3 in Batley

I have had my zed for 11 months now and have never seen another one whilst I was driving mine, except going the other way on the motorway when you can't really wave! Today I just pulled up outside my house in the zed and a silver z3 came down the hill towards me. I flashed my lights and waved exited...
by wildeboy
Wed 30 May, 2012 21:36
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Breaking Z3
Replies: 88
Views: 14849

Re: Breaking Z3

I will be looking for a wine deflector, I think I need one of those as well, I just can't seem to keep the stuff in the glass when I go round a corner!! Welcome to the forum FLOSSY, you are in the right place for advice on TLC for the zed, but be warned, TLC can easily turn into compulsive modifica...
by wildeboy
Sun 27 May, 2012 18:41
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Air con not working!
Replies: 10
Views: 1235

Re: Air con not working!

I am going to give Bankside in Leeds a call tommorrow, I have used them a couple of times in the past and I think there are a couple of other people on here who use them. They say on their website they do air con repairs. Other than that does anyone know any reliable (and cheap) air con engineers in...
by wildeboy
Fri 25 May, 2012 22:04
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Air con not working!
Replies: 10
Views: 1235

Re: Air con not working!

Is there a way of checking the pressure in the air con stsyem? Just to be sure it is leaking before I give up?
by wildeboy
Fri 25 May, 2012 22:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Air con not working!
Replies: 10
Views: 1235

Re: Air con not working!

Hi Heath, Thanks for the reply, I can hear a very slight change in engine note but can't see the compressor starting, but that doesn't really surprise me as there is no voltage across the fuse 39 which powers the magnetic lock on the compressor. I've studied the BMW wiring diagrams looking for a rea...
by wildeboy
Fri 25 May, 2012 18:00
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Air con not working!
Replies: 10
Views: 1235

Air con not working!

Ok, I know air con is not essential on a roadster but I've got it and I want it to work (but it doesn't)! The aircon wasn't working when I bought the car, the aux fan switched on but no cold air, I had it evacuated, leak checked and recharged at Kwikfit and it worked perfectly, lovely cold air on th...
by wildeboy
Fri 25 May, 2012 17:31
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Insurance Providers
Replies: 32
Views: 7424

Re: Insurance Providers

Forgot to mention that is on a 5000 mile limit, although I might change it to 3000 looking at aceman's quote!
by wildeboy
Fri 25 May, 2012 17:30
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Insurance Providers
Replies: 32
Views: 7424

Re: Insurance Providers

I've just had a quote from RH at £327, for a 97 2.8 and me age 40. Classicinsurance were £365 and Adrian Flux £433.

There were a lot at around £650 to 750 and ther rest at £1300 ish!

RH and Classic were both good for modifications with no extra charge for an induction kit.
by wildeboy
Thu 10 May, 2012 23:36
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Breaking Z3
Replies: 88
Views: 14849

Re: Breaking Z3

I don't suppose the front numberplate holder surived did it? Mine has had a crack in it since I bought the car, and I think it is time to replace it.
by wildeboy
Wed 09 May, 2012 13:06
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Mud flaps
Replies: 17
Views: 831

Re: Mud flaps

I'm afraid my car doesn't go to bed in the winter! :lol: The mudflaps have also seen some action, thay are scuffed and gouged so wouldn't make the best of moulds. Also, although the left mudflap is a mirror of the right, you can't simply reverse the mould to make a mirror image. If you keep your eye...
by wildeboy
Sun 06 May, 2012 14:17
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Mud flaps
Replies: 17
Views: 831

Re: Mud flaps

I have rear mudflaps fitted to my pre facelift 2.8, they appear to fit ok but I didn't fit them so they may have been modified. It certainly can be done though.
by wildeboy
Tue 01 May, 2012 21:05
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Airbag reset needed in Tottehnam
Replies: 5
Views: 770

Re: Airbag reset needed in Tottehnam

I think this is a brilliant idea :idea:

I've got a Bavarian Dominator B800 so can do Airbag codes and light resets for free in Batley, West Yorkshire.

I'll take it along to Newby and Silverstone as well just in case.
by wildeboy
Tue 01 May, 2012 20:43
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: setting mileage on clock cluster
Replies: 17
Views: 2790

Re: setting mileage on clock cluster

Try here

http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=23731

and here

http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=25893

It is not exactly straightforward and there is some conflicting advice but maybe worth a try?

Someone also suggested searching 'Tamper Dot'.
by wildeboy
Tue 01 May, 2012 20:16
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: setting mileage on clock cluster
Replies: 17
Views: 2790

Re: setting mileage on clock cluster

I am pretty sure you can set the mileage on the speedo. I beleive the milage is recorded on both the ECU and the Speedo, if you fit a speedo with a different milage you should get a 'tamper dot', a little light to show some thing is wrong. You can only set the mileage to whichever is the higher mila...
by wildeboy
Sat 28 Apr, 2012 20:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: L.S.D. + A.S.C. ????
Replies: 20
Views: 3642

Re: L.S.D. + A.S.C. ????

Bonzo wrote:Thanks for your help Mike, I did what you suggested and got all the info I needed, plus some unexpected options like M-Sport seats!
Hi Bonzo, Did you have Sperredifferential 25% on your option list or not?
by wildeboy
Tue 24 Apr, 2012 21:27
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: L.S.D. + A.S.C. ????
Replies: 20
Views: 3642

Re: L.S.D. + A.S.C. ????

Your car will have an LSD - give a dealer your VIN code, and ask for a printout the options list - it will be listed as a 'Sperredifferential 25%' I have the dealer options print out for my 1997 2.8, is has 'Sperredifferential 25%' listed as Standard Equipment and the description is 'Differential l...
by wildeboy
Mon 09 Apr, 2012 17:17
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Water in battery well & squeeky steering wheel
Replies: 3
Views: 448

Re: Water in battery well & squeeky steering wheel

The 3rd brakelight is the most common entry point for water in the boot, but there are others.

Mine was leaking through the rear light cluster (both actually!), the ariel grommet is another possibility.
by wildeboy
Sun 08 Apr, 2012 22:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Flat battery - now airbag light on
Replies: 8
Views: 1100

Re: Flat battery - now airbag light on

£40 sounds a bit steep to me just to get an Airbag light reset. You can buy a reset tool from ebay for about £15. Where do you live? There might be someone close by from the forum with the tool who will do it for you, I would. A couple of ebay links http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SRS-Airbag-Light-Reset-T...
by wildeboy
Sun 08 Apr, 2012 19:07
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Yorkshire Cruise Saturday 14th April 2012
Replies: 53
Views: 23977

Re: Yorkshire Cruise Saturday 14th April 2012

Hi Deano,

PM sent with menu choice.

New caliper fitted, although it didn't go entirely to plan it all seems to work!

See you at Ferrybridge on Saturday am.
by wildeboy
Sat 07 Apr, 2012 21:33
Forum: Performance
Topic: Mystery Brake Pad wear
Replies: 6
Views: 1408

Re: Mystery Brake Pad wear

Hi TWO, That slider looks pretty corroded, if you take out the pads does the caliper slide smoothly front to back. It doesn't look like it will! The caliper is probably twisting rather than sliding causing the pads to only touch on the inside at the front and outside behind the disk. you might be ab...
by wildeboy
Tue 03 Apr, 2012 11:36
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Yorkshire Cruise Saturday 14th April 2012
Replies: 53
Views: 23977

Re: Yorkshire Cruise Saturday 14th April 2012

Hi Deano, I am a bit reluctant to order food just yet as I have a problem with the zed. I have a sticky caliper piston which is making the brakes overheat just a little bit! I have a recon caliper ready to fit but knowing my luck some disater will strike while I am doing it. Can I send my menu choic...
by wildeboy
Wed 28 Mar, 2012 22:26
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Changing bulbs! But not the easy ones!!!
Replies: 9
Views: 768

Re: Changing bulbs! But not the easy ones!!!

I removed the cluster from my 97 z3 this weekend without removing the steering wheel or loosening any other panels. Just 2 torxs screws in the top of the cluster, T25 I think. I used a little suction cup made for removing household light bulbs in recessed sockets, a small satnav windscreen holder mi...
by wildeboy
Wed 28 Mar, 2012 22:17
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 20 – 22 July 2012, Silverstone Circuit
Replies: 455
Views: 178341

Re: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 20 – 22 July 2012, Silverstone Circuit

It has to be the AH 3000, it is a 'classic' car event after all.

Beautiful though the Z4 Alpina is, it is not really a classic (yet!).
by wildeboy
Mon 26 Mar, 2012 18:21
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: leather colour?
Replies: 12
Views: 1006

Re: leather colour?

Don't worry Pistol968, you're not the first to call me wideboy!

I think I might change my forum name, wideboy sounds better than wildeboy! 8-)
by wildeboy
Sun 25 Mar, 2012 21:25
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: leather colour?
Replies: 12
Views: 1006

Re: leather colour?

Have a look here, every colour combination you can imagine, and a few you never imagined!

http://users.belgacom.net/bmw_z3/bmw_z3_interior.htm
by wildeboy
Fri 23 Mar, 2012 12:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: New Z3 owner
Replies: 9
Views: 1099

Re: New Z3 owner

Hi Bonzo, welcome to the forum. Looking forward to seeing the photos. You've made a fantastic choice of colour. There is nothing like the Montreal Blue gleaming in the sun! :sunny Whereabouts in the world are you? There are a few cruises planned in the next month or 2, Yorks, Kent, Duxford etc., you...
by wildeboy
Wed 21 Mar, 2012 23:31
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: BMC CDA Airbox Z3 3.0
Replies: 4
Views: 1100

Re: BMC CDA Airbox Z3 3.0

PM sent.
by wildeboy
Thu 01 Mar, 2012 21:28
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Wow! New server.
Replies: 23
Views: 4109

Wow! New server.

Well it is here, and boy is it quick! Loving the look of the new site, and it sill has it's old familiar feel. Well done RobertT and everyone else involved. I though this was going to take 24 hours or something! I think everyone else did too as there is almost no one else on!!!! In fact should I be ...
by wildeboy
Thu 01 Mar, 2012 15:13
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: White 2.8 Z3 in Batley (West Yorkshire)
Replies: 0
Views: 306

White 2.8 Z3 in Batley (West Yorkshire)

Spotted a white 2.8 pre facelift Z3 in Batley Tesco carpark last night about 9.30pm. It had a private plate which I think was MAZ ****(4 numbers). It looked very nice in white, it is the first one I have seen in that colour, I have seen it a couple of times before, I think it has even driven past my...
by wildeboy
Thu 01 Mar, 2012 14:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Speedo ,rev,temp Fuel Gauges Stopped Working
Replies: 9
Views: 3122

I beleive that the mileage is stored on the ecu so should show the same whatever cluster you install. Why I beleive that I am not sure though! I must have read it somewhere but am expecting to be corrected very soon! :dunce: I have just bought a very cheap cluster off ebay with white lockwood dials,...
by wildeboy
Wed 29 Feb, 2012 00:14
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 20 – 22 July 2012, Silverstone Circuit
Replies: 455
Views: 178341

Booked the Saturday, and hotel booked for Friday and Saturday nights. Anyone else going to be heading down on Friday from around Leeds? Hi VikingSven, I will be traveling down from Leeds on Fri night but I am not stopping at 'The' Hotel , I will be stopping off at Rugby about half an hour north of ...
by wildeboy
Tue 21 Feb, 2012 21:27
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: leather interior
Replies: 6
Views: 1005

Yep, I've seen the ones on ebay. I am not sure whether £475 is a good price or not but it is considerably more than I can afford! They are not in very good condition which is probably just what I need, but I need them priced to reflect this! Glad you have found a set you are happy with, and thanks f...
by wildeboy
Fri 17 Feb, 2012 19:19
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 20 – 22 July 2012, Silverstone Circuit
Replies: 455
Views: 178341

Finally booked my ticket for Saturday, please add me onto the list! I needed to keep the costs of this as low as possible but didn't fancy driving there and back in a day so I've booked the Travelodge in Rugby. £15 room only for Friday night or £21 B&B! 40 mins from the track according to Google...
by wildeboy
Thu 16 Feb, 2012 19:04
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Magnetic Stoneguards - March 2013
Replies: 36
Views: 8223

Anyone else have mud flaps? Mine came with them, not sure if I like them or not. I've got front and rear mud flaps and a set of Titans stoneguards! The flaps came with the car, I wouldn't have chosen them but I have no plans to remove them either. I quite like them but I think I am in a minority! I...
by wildeboy
Wed 15 Feb, 2012 21:56
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: leather interior
Replies: 6
Views: 1005

johnjo wrote:I have a tan set if interested
They are not tan sports seats by any chance are they?

They are not to everyone's taste but I would love a set for mine.
by wildeboy
Thu 05 Jan, 2012 16:35
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 20 – 22 July 2012, Silverstone Circuit
Replies: 455
Views: 178341

Tori wrote:We're also up for camping on the Saturday night - could be a giggle, look forward to it :D
I was planning on camping but there only seems to be one price for the whole weekend. I was only planning on staying on Saturday night, but I am not paying £40 for one nights camping!! :shock:
by wildeboy
Sun 11 Dec, 2011 21:35
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted.... Front left shock
Replies: 3
Views: 508

Thanks Aceman,

PM received and replied!

Stu,

I was hoping to 'get away' with replacing just the one if I got a second hand one, but if I can get a pair then I would better changing them both.
by wildeboy
Sat 10 Dec, 2011 21:06
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted.... Front left shock
Replies: 3
Views: 508

Wanted.... Front left shock

Does anyone have a front left shock absorber (passenger side)? Mine has a leak and it is nearly MOT time. :( I had planned to buy new shocks and springs all round but I can't justify paying the money at the moment, especially for a car which has only done 1000 miles in 6 months! They call it a sprin...
by wildeboy
Mon 05 Dec, 2011 19:57
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Lowering suspension by 25mm?
Replies: 5
Views: 487

Thanks for that Mr Silver, just what I was looking for. You are right of course, 5mm should not make any difference, except that at 30mm I would technically not be insured!! :shock: I may have to put it on hold for a little while anyway, I don't have the money to do it properly at the minute and it ...
by wildeboy
Sat 03 Dec, 2011 15:08
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: new rear window
Replies: 5
Views: 1256

Looking good, I had an OEM one fitted When I bought the zed, payed for by the seller :lol:, it cost him over £200 so twice the price.

If it looks good close up then its a bargain. :lol:
by wildeboy
Fri 02 Dec, 2011 20:22
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Lowering suspension by 25mm?
Replies: 5
Views: 487

Lowering suspension by 25mm?

Thanks Billz, Adjustables are way out of my price range I'm afraid. I was looking at eibach springs but i have found the Spax ssx springs for £130 a set which looks a good price. Now I have just had a look on ebay and I can get a set of ProSport Coilovers for £225, I know you often get what you pay ...
by wildeboy
Fri 02 Dec, 2011 18:52
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Lowering suspension by 25mm?
Replies: 5
Views: 487

Lowering suspension by 25mm?

I know I am not going to get many replies with so few of us on at the mo but it is worth a try. I have a leaking front shock and as the car has done 125000, probably on the original shocks and springs I was planning on fitting new all round. While I am at it I thought I would drop the height by 30mm...
by wildeboy
Fri 02 Dec, 2011 18:32
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: ZRoadster Calendar 2012 - Your Forum Needs Your Pictures
Replies: 54
Views: 10554

Nice photo Titan, looks like Swaledale with Gunnerside in the background.

If it is I threw up in that layby once..........enjoy the view!!
by wildeboy
Thu 01 Dec, 2011 20:14
Forum: Computer help
Topic: Site access issues
Replies: 48
Views: 15144

Thanks Gaz, finally made it work. :wave

It took some doing as it wouldn't let me save the file without the .txt extension! :shrug

Anyway it feels good to be home, and it is good to see there a a few of the regulars here as well.
by wildeboy
Thu 24 Nov, 2011 22:42
Forum: HotelZ
Topic: South Lakes hotel required
Replies: 1
Views: 3880

Have you considered the Tower Bank Arms in Sawrey just over the other side of the Lake to Bownes and much quiter! It is right in the middle of Beatrix Potter country so plenty of Japanese tourists during the day but a place with real history and featured in some of her books. It maybe a bit far nort...
by wildeboy
Wed 09 Nov, 2011 20:56
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: I'm growing a moustache!
Replies: 9
Views: 1996

Thanks Zamezee, the moustache is coming on fine, the fund raising is not going so well! Unfortunately men's health is not a subject we really like to think about , but almost as many men get prostate cancer as women get breast cancer! Cancer of the dangly bits doesn't bear thinking about either! It ...