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by John1950
Sat 16 Mar, 2013 22:56
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: petrol consumption
Replies: 57
Views: 3429

Re: petrol consumption

Del wrote:The figures in the 1997 BMW owner’s handbook are:-

1.9 (manual)
Urban – 24.8
Extra-urban – 47.1
Total – 35.3

2.8 (manual)
Urban – 20.3
Extra-urban – 38.7
Total – 29.1

3.2M
Urban – 17
Extra-urban – 35.8

It's all lies!
Total – 25.4
by John1950
Sat 16 Mar, 2013 21:57
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: petrol consumption
Replies: 57
Views: 3429

Re: petrol consumption

Hiya, i get 35-38 mpg from my 2.8. I dont exactly drive him as enthusiatically as alot of you do, but i am very happy with my mpg (and i dont drive like a granny either) I have had my zed just over 3 years now and have checked the mpg consumption a few times properly and always had the same usage. ...
by John1950
Thu 14 Mar, 2013 15:57
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: z3m gills ?
Replies: 40
Views: 5669

Re:

yalden wrote:#13...

Image

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I've never seen a tonneau cover like the one in the photos here.
by John1950
Thu 14 Mar, 2013 15:53
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: BMWCC Michelin Tyre Offer
Replies: 15
Views: 3187

Re: BMWCC Michelin Tyre Offer


You can't get into the BMWCC site with that link - you need to be a member.
by John1950
Wed 13 Mar, 2013 15:28
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: some cars are in a sad state
Replies: 25
Views: 2895

Re: some cars are in a sad state

PCSAM wrote::bawl: :bawl: nothing to do with me .......but some cars are in a bad state .. even if its a cheap price :shock:
http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-moto ... 1012178037
I couldn't believe the incredibly ridiculous write up - a perfect lesson in how not to sell a car.
by John1950
Sun 10 Mar, 2013 20:22
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Cheap runaround
Replies: 19
Views: 3753

Re: Cheap runaround

Badman gee wrote:
Z3cade wrote:Imagine rocking into work with that .... :D

What a beast
I'd feel like a king, driving to work in my leather chaps with the arse cheeks cut out.
Well, you buy the car, I'll buy the flat cap, drive you to work and make you look even more important. I'll even try not to notice your cheeks.
by John1950
Sat 09 Mar, 2013 22:42
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Keep an eye on this: Z4 Alpina - E-Bay
Replies: 17
Views: 1219

Re: Keep an eye on this: Z4 Alpina - E-Bay

It's only had one clock change.. The rest he's just stating the current milage on the 'new clock' :wink: Looks a lovely beast John... Go for it! Me, 'go for it'. I'd love to, but unfortunately I'm utterly skint. It's a very handsome machine, a real eye catcher. I'd give my left ball joint for it. H...
by John1950
Sat 09 Mar, 2013 21:07
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Keep an eye on this: Z4 Alpina - E-Bay
Replies: 17
Views: 1219

Re: Keep an eye on this: Z4 Alpina - E-Bay

It's only had one clock change.. The rest he's just stating the current milage on the 'new clock' :wink: Looks a lovely beast John... Go for it! Me, 'go for it'. I'd love to, but unfortunately I'm utterly skint. It's a very handsome machine, a real eye catcher. I'd give my left ball joint for it.
by John1950
Sat 09 Mar, 2013 18:57
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Keep an eye on this: Z4 Alpina - E-Bay
Replies: 17
Views: 1219

Re: Keep an eye on this: Z4 Alpina - E-Bay

Gazza wrote:4 clock changes seems a bit odd :?
So odd that I didn't really know what it meant.
Does he mean the clock or odometer?
If odometer then the mileage works out at 83,000 I think it was on my calculator.
Lovely machine though. I must keep an eye on to see what it fetches.
by John1950
Sat 09 Mar, 2013 18:39
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Keep an eye on this: Z4 Alpina - E-Bay
Replies: 17
Views: 1219

Keep an eye on this: Z4 Alpina - E-Bay

I drooled over this, but it's a pipe dream for me. Does anyone here think it's worth keeping an eye on? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/04-BMW-Z4-Alpina-3-4s-Lux-Roadster-Superb-Condition-75k-/281073170372?_trksid=p2047675.m2109&_trkparms=aid%3D555001%26algo%3DPW.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D29%26meid%3D6...
by John1950
Sat 09 Mar, 2013 18:29
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 1.9 - Spares or Repair - E-Bay
Replies: 1
Views: 353

Z3 1.9 - Spares or Repair - E-Bay

I spotted this on E-Bay today. I don't know if any of you might be interested, but it doesn't look like it's going to attract a good price - so a possible bargain for someone? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1997-BMW-Z3-BLACK-CONVERTABLE-MOT-TAX-SPARE-REPAIRS-NEEDS-ENGINE-EASY-FIX-/290873110034?_trksid=p2...
by John1950
Fri 08 Mar, 2013 20:58
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: So err... What are we drinking tonight?
Replies: 25
Views: 2078

Re: So err... What are we drinking tonight?

My head swims.... My body floats.... and I've still got half a bottle 0f Lindeman's Cellar Selection Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon from South Africa in front of me. It's a fresh, fruity, youthful 2012 red and went perfectly with my warm, freshly baked bread, lashings of butter, a thick and generous slic...
by John1950
Thu 07 Mar, 2013 10:57
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 403641

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

Yeah I like the tread pattern, was recommended them by the tyre fitter. He said they are just as good, if not better than the falkens and cheaper too. So it was a no brainer really :-) For those wanting more info on these tyres: http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Maxxis/MA-Z1-Victra.htm#tyrefinder
by John1950
Sun 03 Mar, 2013 20:36
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Show us your office / place of work
Replies: 37
Views: 3025

Re: Show us your office / place of work

My home office - and staff... http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o249/Tinker1950/2013-March-HomeOffice1.jpg http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o249/Tinker1950/2013-March-HomeOffice2.jpg Now, all I need is a job to make it useful again. Anyone got a driving, chauffeuring job going in the Portsmouth,...
by John1950
Sun 03 Mar, 2013 15:21
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Show us your office / place of work
Replies: 37
Views: 3025

Re: Show us your office / place of work

My home office - and staff... http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o249/Tinker1950/2013-March-HomeOffice1.jpg http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o249/Tinker1950/2013-March-HomeOffice2.jpg Now, all I need is a job to make it useful again. Anyone got a driving, chauffeuring job going in the Portsmouth, ...
by John1950
Fri 01 Mar, 2013 20:57
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 403641

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

g8jka wrote:Car tax for me also :-(
I'm sooooo jealous. As of today, I had to SORN my machine - can't afford to run it. So it now sits in the garage waiting for fine weather, a damn good shampoo and polish.
by John1950
Fri 01 Mar, 2013 20:52
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 403641

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

Southernboy wrote:I watched that vid too, and thought...what a klutz...as you say, it takes about half a minute.. Ah well....what to say about the Americans...
Well, as for Englishmen - great minds think alike....
by John1950
Fri 01 Mar, 2013 20:42
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 403641

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?


This video is a perfect example of utter incompetence.
He's got it completely wrong.
This is how I do it - it takes me 20 seconds after you've done it a few times:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29Ow4TRMYSA
by John1950
Wed 27 Feb, 2013 15:49
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 403641

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

Light bulb kit? Hip hip hooray!...we have a winner folks!!! Congratulations Liam, you've worked out the right answer. :) It's a spare bulb kit for the Z3: http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af18/troutbeck/bought%20this%20week/IMG_6010_zps88276d70.jpg Was seriously not cheap, but it's such a neat li...
by John1950
Tue 26 Feb, 2013 17:26
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 403641

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

I keep on gazing at the main lid - it doesn't seem to fit the main lower half of the box, but rather a sort of inner lower box as if the lid and the inner lower bit are to be lifted out leaving the main box behind. As there's also a hint of light coloured fabric or perhaps a strap to the rear of the...
by John1950
Tue 26 Feb, 2013 15:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 403641

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

I think we need a bit of a clue :( Engine or Interior related would be useful...please Blimey, didn't think this would give you all so much trouble to identify! Not engine or interior related. Here's a massive clue for you: it's contents, whilst all the same, are also all different. :wink: Then it ...
by John1950
Mon 25 Feb, 2013 19:09
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 403641

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

A sudden thought - is it the car alarm?
by John1950
Mon 25 Feb, 2013 19:09
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 403641

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

A sudden thought - is it the car alarm?
by John1950
Mon 25 Feb, 2013 17:52
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 403641

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

Right, this one's got me by the short and curlys... We now know the rough size. There's a hint of white cloth material at the back There's a box section within the box And now that I've fiddled with it in Photo Editor I see it's actually more of a greyish colour, is resting on a sheet of A4 with an ...
by John1950
Mon 25 Feb, 2013 17:36
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 403641

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

How big is the box? There's nothing in the picture to give any scale - could be an inch square or a foot square. Ah... already asking for more clues then.... well, it's nearer the smaller end of your scale, being just over one quarter of the top end of your scale. Mmmm, let me see, so it's roughly ...
by John1950
Mon 25 Feb, 2013 14:53
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Got a BMW? Thicko thieves can EASILY NICK IT with $30 box
Replies: 14
Views: 837

Re: Got a BMW? Thicko thieves can EASILY NICK IT with $30 bo

Robert T wrote:I'm sure I posted on this when it was on the BBC News some months ago. In short, this is nothing to do with Z3s, as their electronics pre-date those that can program keys. The Z4 on the other hand...

Cheers R.

I'm a disappointed man - I had pound signs in front of my eyes!
by John1950
Mon 25 Feb, 2013 14:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 403641

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

Let me get engage brain then.... I see the lid, isn't a normal lid. It has a section which slides down telescopically into the main body. That probably means it contains something which needs sealing because it's volatile like, like, em, let me think.... I know, a presentation box for a BMW watch! :...
by John1950
Mon 25 Feb, 2013 14:06
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Got a BMW? Thicko thieves can EASILY NICK IT with $30 box
Replies: 14
Views: 837

Got a BMW? Thicko thieves can EASILY NICK IT with $30 box

This is a headline I noticed today so went and had a read. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/09/17/bmw_car_theft_hack/ A question immediately came to mind as I read this. If this device can program blank keys, is this a way for us to get new key copies instead of having to pay BMW £150 for each one?...
by John1950
Mon 25 Feb, 2013 13:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 403641

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

reddyzeddygo wrote:
John1950 wrote:
A sandwich box?
A bait box?
A tiffin tin?
Good guesses John, but not even close..............

Hmmm (rubs chin thoughtfully)

How about a 1st Aid box?
by John1950
Mon 25 Feb, 2013 13:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 403641

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

reddyzeddygo wrote:This:

Image

Can you guess what it is yet?

A sandwich box?
A bait box?
A tiffin tin?
by John1950
Sun 24 Feb, 2013 21:20
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: The Most Expensive Z3 ever?
Replies: 5
Views: 777

The Most Expensive Z3 ever?

Last year I posted a topic "Is this the most expensive Z3?" It was being sold for £23,000 and I thought the seller was dreaming! Today I spotted this on E-Bay, it's a wonderful machine technically, but the power output is no different to the normal M series - but look at the price! Your th...
by John1950
Sun 24 Feb, 2013 08:34
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: If I had the money..
Replies: 10
Views: 583

Re: If I had the money..

BladeRunner919 wrote:
John1950 wrote:It's a personal thing I know, but the colour puts me off.
My favourites:

Estoril blue
Topaz blue
Sienna red


And I'm not keen on black wheels either.
Well, I'm an old fart. :roll:
But it is Estoril! Or am I missing something??
Is it Estoril?
It looked a sort of lilac on my screen!
by John1950
Sat 23 Feb, 2013 21:29
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 403641

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

Just a few small bits as I've told mysef to behave 1) Black stoneguards 2) Black Grille 3) 20mm Spacers. Got these as a compromise for now. I have 225 on the rear with wide arches and didn't think the wheels/tyres filled the arches well enough, the alloys on the car are immaculate and the tyres hav...
by John1950
Sat 23 Feb, 2013 16:52
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: If I had the money..
Replies: 10
Views: 583

Re: If I had the money..

It's a personal thing I know, but the colour puts me off.
My favourites:

Estoril blue
Topaz blue
Sienna red


And I'm not keen on black wheels either.
Well, I'm an old fart. :roll:
by John1950
Wed 20 Feb, 2013 20:01
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: !WANTED! cupholder attachment
Replies: 26
Views: 1477

Re: !WANTED! cupholder attachment

Southernboy wrote:Glue wouldn't be too effective on the fabric cover underneath. Screws are OK. Just mind the depth.

Well, I'd love the cup holder and armrest - not that I'd find any use for cups of liquid as I drive along.
All I need now is a job and some money....
by John1950
Wed 20 Feb, 2013 15:39
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: !WANTED! cupholder attachment
Replies: 26
Views: 1477

Re: !WANTED! cupholder attachment

Is this second part number for the coinbox and cupholder able to fit with the armrest? Yep, I ordered 51168413622 and got the correct part, came with a screw as well to attach it into the console. Only thing I had to do to fit it in the console was to cut off a little tab on the bottom of the cupho...
by John1950
Tue 19 Feb, 2013 17:40
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: THIS IS TEMPTING!
Replies: 15
Views: 2106

Re: THIS IS TEMPTING!

Wheeler Dealers did a programme on one of these:- http://www.streetfire.net/videos/?t=wheeler%20dealers%20BMW%20840 Yes, I've watched this a couple of times on the TV. I've always rather liked them, but is it true, only 15 MPG!! It must be more than that. I was thinking more like 28? But, yes, once...
by John1950
Tue 19 Feb, 2013 15:18
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: THIS IS TEMPTING!
Replies: 15
Views: 2106

THIS IS TEMPTING!

Spotted this on E-bay today.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1995-BMW-840- ... 19d8f1f271

I could be tempted to swap the Zed for this. What do you think?
by John1950
Sun 17 Feb, 2013 20:26
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Engine bay cleaning.
Replies: 18
Views: 3129

Re: Engine bay cleaning.

Hey guys thought id post a couple pics of a quick scrub before the football today I didnt get it to the standard id hoped but i feel it may need a couple of sittings to get it looking really good. Also what cleaners and degreasers do you use? Also im going to pait the black plastic in the middle of...
by John1950
Thu 14 Feb, 2013 12:12
Forum: Performance
Topic: A CHEAP 2nd STRING TO THE BOW
Replies: 9
Views: 1861

Re: A CHEAP 2nd STRING TO THE BOW


No warranty, 164,000 miles. The whole tone of the blurb from the garage tells me they're untrustworthy.
by John1950
Mon 11 Feb, 2013 16:43
Forum: Performance
Topic: A CHEAP 2nd STRING TO THE BOW
Replies: 9
Views: 1861

Re: A CHEAP 2nd STRING TO THE BOW

Does anyone fancy a cheap Porche Boxster? What are your thoughts: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2001-porsche-boxster-3-2-s-cat-d-repaired-112000-miles-no-reserve-/251224471385?_trksid=p2047675.m2109&_trkparms=aid%3D555001%26algo%3DPW.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D29%26meid%3D5521030323566798519%26pid%3D...
by John1950
Mon 11 Feb, 2013 15:48
Forum: Performance
Topic: A CHEAP 2nd STRING TO THE BOW
Replies: 9
Views: 1861

A CHEAP 2nd STRING TO THE BOW

Does anyone fancy a cheap Porche Boxster? What are your thoughts: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2001-porsche-boxster-3-2-s-cat-d-repaired-112000-miles-no-reserve-/251224471385?_trksid=p2047675.m2109&_trkparms=aid%3D555001%26algo%3DPW.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D29%26meid%3D5521030323566798519%26pid%3D1...
by John1950
Sat 09 Feb, 2013 16:47
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Thinking of selling my Z3
Replies: 5
Views: 938

Re: Thinking of selling my Z3

hey guy's so i got my insurance quotes for the year and the price has gone up so i'm thinking of selling my zed, it's and X Reg facelift model 2.0L with the hydrolic roof which works perfectly fine, new rear window fitted and battery recently. it's got 68k miles on the clock and runs fine never had...
by John1950
Tue 05 Feb, 2013 13:24
Forum: Alpina
Topic: Any Alpina owners out there?
Replies: 10
Views: 28931

Re: Any Alpina owners out there?

XVar wrote:Well there's certainly a good chance that he's not going to reply to that since even if he's not on the run he hasn't visited the forums in over 2 years!

He never did reply - a dodgy character after all.
by John1950
Sun 03 Feb, 2013 21:01
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: THIS MUST BE THE BEST ZED IN THE COUNTRY
Replies: 18
Views: 1667

THIS MUST BE THE BEST ZED IN THE COUNTRY

I spotted this on E-Bay a few minutes ago. It's an absolute beauty. What about the price though? Any thoughts? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z3-ROADSTER-3-0-SPORT-INDIVIDUAL-/300855267831?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item460c5f11f7 But this is also nice - and half the price: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/...
by John1950
Sun 03 Feb, 2013 18:45
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: ANYONE FANCY REPAIRING AN AC COBRA?
Replies: 1
Views: 580

ANYONE FANCY REPAIRING AN AC COBRA?

I was idly thumbing through E-Bay a few mins ago and came across this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LIGHT-DAMAGED-SALVAGE-2011-AC-COBRA-PILGRIM-SUMO-5-7-V8-CHEVY-EDELBROCK-SPORTS-/170981853015?_trksid=p2045573.m2102&_trkparms=aid%3D555003%26algo%3DPW.CAT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D33%26meid%3D533840675936564...
by John1950
Mon 28 Jan, 2013 20:37
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 Front grills vent gills whatever you call them
Replies: 19
Views: 1531

Re: Z3 Front grills vent gills whatever you call them

Vic-Z3 wrote:Now watching the White Iphone ........................ Nice one.... :roll:

The link is above - read a bit!!
by John1950
Mon 28 Jan, 2013 20:34
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What's it worth
Replies: 5
Views: 805

Re: What's it worth

PCSAM wrote:put some standard alloys on it and take some of the toys off .them sell for 2k if you can get it :shock: and sell the bits on here :D

Good advice.
by John1950
Sun 27 Jan, 2013 18:35
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 Front grills vent gills whatever you call them
Replies: 19
Views: 1531

Re: Z3 Front grills vent gills whatever you call them

Vic-Z3 wrote:Topaz..................?
Not sure either - but it does look Topaz - like mine....
by John1950
Sun 27 Jan, 2013 16:47
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 Front grills vent gills whatever you call them
Replies: 19
Views: 1531

Re: Z3 Front grills vent gills whatever you call them

Hi, Just thought i would see if anyone one here wants these. I have just put them on eBay. I can't remember what colour they are either, so if someone could help I will then edit my listin to include. Many thanks. :D How have you managed to put them on E-Bay and not know what colour they are? A lin...