Sounds like Ettingdon Chase - the home of the annual TVR Griff Growl.
I am sure Jamal will be along shortly to confirm ... it has a large car park which isnt visible from the main road
http://www.ettingtonchasestratford.co.u ... _Home.html
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- Tue 16 Apr, 2013 20:53
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Z1 Tour Anyone?
- Replies: 112
- Views: 25643
- Sat 13 Apr, 2013 21:59
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Reproduction BMW Decals
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1733
Reproduction BMW Decals
The attached link may be of interest ... especially for those with replacement fuel filler flaps !!
http://www.pukardesigns.com/#!window/c1iw9
TJS
http://www.pukardesigns.com/#!window/c1iw9
TJS
- Sat 13 Apr, 2013 21:55
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Service Schedules.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4191
Re: Service Schedules.
Ian My last inspection and cam belt service (4 years ago) was £320 which is a good benchmark for your service last year. I was anticipating about £450. The irony is that the car is relatively simple to service (doors excluded !) so I can only assumed the main dealers shy away from it due to unfamili...
- Sat 13 Apr, 2013 21:46
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Service Schedules.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4191
Re: Service Schedules.
RT
No ... both dealers were further north. One of them did however recommended a reasonably local independent BMW service specialist. Your earlier independent suggestion will be the fall back position (£600) but I would prefer to avoid a 250 mile round trip.
TJS
No ... both dealers were further north. One of them did however recommended a reasonably local independent BMW service specialist. Your earlier independent suggestion will be the fall back position (£600) but I would prefer to avoid a 250 mile round trip.
TJS
- Sat 13 Apr, 2013 21:37
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Z1 Exhaust wanted
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1206
Re: Z1 Exhaust wanted
I may have an original rear silencer box for sale if Niks is no longer available.
TJS
TJS
- Tue 09 Apr, 2013 18:36
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Service Schedules.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4191
Re: Service Schedules.
Oh well .. after much chasing of BMW dealers I finally got a response from the only dealer prepared to quote for an Inspection service and cam belt change on a Z1. One dealer simply refused to quote as the car was " far too old to be serviced by BMW franchises"; BMW GB please take note ! A...
- Tue 09 Apr, 2013 08:56
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Z1 Tour Anyone?
- Replies: 112
- Views: 25643
Re: Z1 Tour Anyone?
31st / 1st works for me.
Typo in my earlier post regarding the Classics on the Commmon event at Harpenden .. its the pm of weds 21st August
TJS
Typo in my earlier post regarding the Classics on the Commmon event at Harpenden .. its the pm of weds 21st August
TJS
- Mon 01 Apr, 2013 10:26
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Z1 Tour Anyone?
- Replies: 112
- Views: 25643
Re: Z1 Tour Anyone?
Chris. The Hungarian GP is on the 28th July, and if the Lotus team win it will take them most of the following week to sober up and get back to Enstone. Next GP is Spa on 25th August and Andy will be away weekend of 17/18. I am sure Andy will be able to confirm the race team shut down period. Other ...
- Sun 31 Mar, 2013 11:56
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Help - My car is cracking up!
- Replies: 30
- Views: 8617
Re: Help - My car is cracking up!
That look ugly, and expensive ! I assume this is caused by the aging of the materials reducing flexibility. Is there a case for installing the reinforcing strips around the top bolt holes (as supplied by Michael K) as a preventative measure ? http://www.roadster-fashion.de/Shop/catalog/product_info....
- Sun 31 Mar, 2013 11:46
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Z1 Gearbox Oil
- Replies: 22
- Views: 16230
Re: Z1 Gearbox Oil
2.5 litres of Redline MTL went into the TVR yesterday afternoon. A significant improvement in gear change quality and reduced noise from cold and when hot, bear in mind the definition of "hot" in TVR terms is thermo nuclear. The service schedule is 12k miles or 2 years for diff and gearbox...
- Sun 31 Mar, 2013 11:37
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Z1 Tour Anyone?
- Replies: 112
- Views: 25643
Re: Z1 Tour Anyone?
A weekend of Z1 driving including a visit to the Lotus factory would be ideal.
Weekend of 3-4th August ? combine with drive across the Cotswolds to the VSCC hillclimb event at Prescott ?
TJS
Weekend of 3-4th August ? combine with drive across the Cotswolds to the VSCC hillclimb event at Prescott ?
TJS
- Wed 20 Mar, 2013 20:49
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Z1 Gearbox Oil
- Replies: 22
- Views: 16230
Re: Z1 Gearbox Oil
I also changed the gearbox ol via Rogers earlier group buy, more peace of mind as there was no record of it being changed in the service history. As with others the gear change isn't great when cold, but then so are most cars. I do still get an occasional whirring noise from the gearbox when station...
- Sun 24 Feb, 2013 23:07
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Service Schedules.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4191
Re: Service Schedules.
Thanks for the replies. Good point regarding the rubber hoses, especially the fuel lines. I had this problem on the TVR Griffith recently; turned on the ignition, waited for the fuel pump to prime and then heard the sound of liquid splashing on the garage floor and smell of petrol. Quickly turned of...
- Sun 17 Feb, 2013 22:05
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Keeping a z1 on the road
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3731
Re: Keeping a z1 on the road
RT
Am I correct in assuming Ivor also needed to recover the drivers seat ?!
You were lucky not to be seriously injured
TJS
Am I correct in assuming Ivor also needed to recover the drivers seat ?!
You were lucky not to be seriously injured
TJS
- Sun 17 Feb, 2013 22:03
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Service Schedules.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4191
Service Schedules.
I have recently had a couple of interesting conversations with BMW main dealers in respect of what they belive should be included in Z1 Oil, Inspection I and Inspection II services and the associated costs. Some insist water pumps and followers should be replaced as part of a cam belt service, other...
- Sun 13 Jan, 2013 23:36
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Le Mans 24Hr
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2517
Re: Le Mans 24Hr
Hi Sam, We have tickets and grandstand seats over looking the pits and car parking for Sat and Sunday. When are you planning on traveling ? I am not overly keen on driving back to Soulbury / Daventry from Le Mans on sunday evening having gone through the weekend with minimal sleep, probably stop ove...
- Wed 02 Jan, 2013 18:22
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Le Mans 24Hr
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2517
Le Mans 24Hr
Anyone heading down to Le Mans this year for the 24hr race on 22/23 June ?
I will attending in the Z1, probably leave Thursday and travel back Monday , but flexible, opting for the tunnel rather than the high speed Portsmouth / Cherbourg "vomit comet".
TJS
p.s. happy new year
I will attending in the Z1, probably leave Thursday and travel back Monday , but flexible, opting for the tunnel rather than the high speed Portsmouth / Cherbourg "vomit comet".
TJS
p.s. happy new year
- Wed 24 Oct, 2012 21:24
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: BMW's for auction at Duxford on Tuesday evening.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2104
Re: BMW's for auction at Duxford on Tuesday evening.
The Z1 was not sold. At £15k bid the purchase price would have been just over £17k. The seats were an old modification given the wear on the drivers seat bolster. The Z1 purists would wince but in the absence of new material the original yellow trim would have been difficult to repair. The car had b...
- Tue 23 Oct, 2012 15:07
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: BMW's for auction at Duxford on Tuesday evening.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2104
Re: BMW's for auction at Duxford on Tuesday evening.
If it is the same car the doors have been fixed, both fit perfectly . There is a post catalogue note that the car was subject to a total loss payout. Looks very nice .
Some has just paid £260k plus 12% commission plus 20% vat for a motorbike !
Some has just paid £260k plus 12% commission plus 20% vat for a motorbike !
- Mon 22 Oct, 2012 20:15
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: BMW's for auction at Duxford on Tuesday evening.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2104
Re: BMW's for auction at Duxford on Tuesday evening.
yep, the seats are a give away ..... the colour is better represented in the link below.
http://www.beaulieugarage.co.uk/stock/bmwz1g/index.html#
http://www.beaulieugarage.co.uk/stock/bmwz1g/index.html#
- Sun 21 Oct, 2012 21:12
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: BMW's for auction at Duxford on Tuesday evening.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2104
BMW's for auction at Duxford on Tuesday evening.
Including a Z1 with non standard seats ... and colour ? http://www.classic-auctions.com/Auctions/23-10-2012-ImperialWarMuseumDuxford-1323/1973BMW30CSi-35590.aspx http://www.classic-auctions.com/Auctions/23-10-2012-ImperialWarMuseumDuxford-1323/1984BMW635CSi-35487.aspx http://www.classic-auctions.com...
- Tue 02 Oct, 2012 20:59
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Z1 Audio
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2891
Re: Z1 Audio
Sony Z1 unit ?
Mine is the OEM factory radio cassette model by Blaupunkt. FM radio reception is best described as average at best and only has the two speakers in the footwells. You also forget just how much cassette tapes hiss.
Mine is the OEM factory radio cassette model by Blaupunkt. FM radio reception is best described as average at best and only has the two speakers in the footwells. You also forget just how much cassette tapes hiss.
- Tue 02 Oct, 2012 20:50
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Winter Zzzz
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4290
Re: Winter Zzzz
Jamal,
Woburn is a 10 minute drive from home, I will see what I can do.
You have a distinct advantage when it comes to "cheeky" parking in London, no front registration plate, which means no one can identify the car or owner.
TJS
Woburn is a 10 minute drive from home, I will see what I can do.
You have a distinct advantage when it comes to "cheeky" parking in London, no front registration plate, which means no one can identify the car or owner.
TJS
- Sun 30 Sep, 2012 19:22
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Winter Zzzz
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4290
Re: Winter Zzzz
Nice photographs Yesterdays weather meant a last minute change of weekend plans . An early solo drive to the airfield in the Z1, top down of course, in the air by 7.30 for a low level run around the east anglian coast , back on the ground by 9.30 and a long, non direct, drive home in the Z1 stopping...
- Sun 30 Sep, 2012 19:01
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Z1 Audio
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2891
Re: Z1 Audio
Jamal
Just came across these guys, may be worth a call. I will also send them a email to see if the Z1 OEM radio cassette unit in the car can be upgrade to run and ipod / iphone
http://www.tadpoleradios.co.uk/Default.aspx
TJS
Just came across these guys, may be worth a call. I will also send them a email to see if the Z1 OEM radio cassette unit in the car can be upgrade to run and ipod / iphone
http://www.tadpoleradios.co.uk/Default.aspx
TJS
- Fri 17 Aug, 2012 02:26
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Gaydon 2012
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2365
Re: Gaydon 2012
Sam,
You have obviously checked the weather forecast for rain before deciding on the CSL !
TJS
You have obviously checked the weather forecast for rain before deciding on the CSL !
TJS
- Tue 07 Aug, 2012 13:55
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Gaydon 2012
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2365
Re: Gaydon 2012
I should be back in the UK evening of the 18th, if its not raining a top down run sounds like a reasonable cure for jet lag.
I assume you can show up and pay on the day and dump the car in the public car park ?
TJS
I assume you can show up and pay on the day and dump the car in the public car park ?
TJS
- Wed 25 Jul, 2012 20:55
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Silverstone Classic
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5650
Re: Silverstone Classic
An excellent day, the weather was kind and it was good to catch up with fellow Ferguson TE 20 enthusiasts. Those who were missing have the opportunity to redeem themselves at Gaydon on the 19th August. No photographs as I forgot to pick up the camera on the way out, which probably wasn't as inconven...
- Wed 25 Jul, 2012 20:47
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Art Drive
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1129
Re: Art Drive
I wandered along to the exhibition earlier this evening. The setting, a 70s concrete multi story car park in a scabby part of London is rather surreal given the content. The Penk Z1 obviously has a problem with the rear offside suspension which is probably 5 cms too low and the car leans to the left...
- Sat 14 Jul, 2012 19:46
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Hood Re-proofing
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2715
Hood Re-proofing
In anticipation of the Silverstone event next week I will waterproof the hood of the Z1. What do people use ? I have used Renovo in past which is ok. Autogylm also make a convertible hood re-proofing product plus there Fabrisil. http://www.renovointernational.com/products/ultra-proofer.php http://ww...
- Sat 14 Jul, 2012 19:39
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: UK Insurance
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3026
Re: UK Insurance
Sound very familiar 4 months ago i was traveling on a dual carriageway and moved to the right hand land to turn right at a roundabout. Stopped at the roundabout, in the left hand lane going straight on is a recovery truck towing a car on a small trailer. Both moved off together when the van decided ...
- Sat 14 Jul, 2012 18:54
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Door control Module
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4640
Re: Door control Module
These guys seen to rebuild and repair modern automotive electrical units. May be worth enquiring if they could look at the Z1 door modules given the units are no longer readily available and the failure rate will likely increase.
http://www.ecutesting.com/
http://www.ecutesting.com/
- Thu 05 Jul, 2012 20:56
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Z1 attendance at Silverstone Classic ZedFest 21st July
- Replies: 106
- Views: 24895
Re: Z1 attendance at Silverstone Classic ZedFest 21st July
Tickets arrived, I assume we are all in the same area, G 13 Grey, on the north west edge of the infield.
- Thu 05 Jul, 2012 20:44
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: What Tyres should I go for?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1635
Re: What Tyres should I go for?
Another vote for Toyo T1R tyres. I dont have them fitted to the Z1 but the TVR Griffith as the front wheels are 16 inch (rears 17 Inch). The side walls are supposedly softer than the premium brand sports tyres which gives an improved ride but not so sharp handling at the limits of adhesion so you ma...
- Mon 02 Jul, 2012 14:43
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: UK Insurance
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3026
Re: UK Insurance
Thanks for the feedback.
Renewed with Adrian flux at £275. Hagerty quoted £359 and broker with tower gate policy £523
MOT booked for Friday, Silverstone looking like a possibility !
TJS
Renewed with Adrian flux at £275. Hagerty quoted £359 and broker with tower gate policy £523
MOT booked for Friday, Silverstone looking like a possibility !
TJS
- Mon 02 Jul, 2012 08:59
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: UK Insurance
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3026
UK Insurance
I need to get the Z1 insured, MOT and taxed. Any recommendations ? Limited mileage (1,500 miles) flexible with excess (£250) car is garaged and not used in winter. Adrian Flux renewal on above basis is £280. Sole driver, no claims, no points, wrong side of 50 (and no, Saga won't cover the car!) and ...
- Sat 16 Jun, 2012 22:23
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: 2012 Goodies
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5136
Re: 2012 Goodies
At the raceretro show earlier in the year 2 classic book dealers each had the Alfieri book.
£150 each
£150 each
- Wed 13 Jun, 2012 15:34
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: removing body parts and rivets
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3947
Re: removing body parts and rivets
Thanks Guys,
Useful feedback. It's now a question of timing ... post Silverstone would be easier.
TJS
Useful feedback. It's now a question of timing ... post Silverstone would be easier.
TJS
- Tue 12 Jun, 2012 21:03
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Z1 attendance at Silverstone Classic ZedFest 21st July
- Replies: 106
- Views: 24895
Re: Z1 attendance at Silverstone Classic ZedFest 21st July
Alternatively, if its work related lend the Z1 to your favourite female and send her off to Silverstone. I am sure we will keep a collective eye on both of them.
- Tue 12 Jun, 2012 20:58
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: removing body parts and rivets
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3947
Re: removing body parts and rivets
a similar question. I have several small stone chips and a scratch on the nose cone of the car. A very good local paint specialist can re paint and ensure the metallic black finish blends perfectly. Ideally they would like the nose panel removed from the car. so... having looked at the workshop manu...
- Sat 28 Apr, 2012 09:14
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: This looks reasonably priced
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2966
Re: This looks reasonably priced
83,000 miles and £25k ?
I think I would have steam cleaned / valeted the engine bay before advertising the car.
http://www.silchestercars.co.uk/index.p ... details/68
I think I would have steam cleaned / valeted the engine bay before advertising the car.
http://www.silchestercars.co.uk/index.p ... details/68
- Fri 20 Apr, 2012 19:50
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: This looks reasonably priced
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2966
Re: This looks reasonably priced
Agreed, the premium pricing for a Z1 with less than 10k miles will rapidly disappear if it is used.
The tread pattern of the tyres suggests the car still on its original Pirellis, if so add another #600 to the purchase cost for replacements.
TJS
The tread pattern of the tyres suggests the car still on its original Pirellis, if so add another #600 to the purchase cost for replacements.
TJS
- Mon 16 Apr, 2012 18:09
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: This looks reasonably priced
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2966
Re: This looks reasonably priced
Is this car also reasonably priced given its very low mileage of 5,700 ?
http://www.hexagonclassics.com/car_sale ... 1/3621.htm
http://www.hexagonclassics.com/car_sale ... 1/3621.htm
- Sun 19 Feb, 2012 10:24
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: I'm back - what's been happening?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2987
- Sun 05 Feb, 2012 10:05
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 20 – 22 July 2012, Silverstone Circuit
- Replies: 455
- Views: 178963
- Sun 05 Feb, 2012 09:58
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Z1 attendance at Silverstone Classic ZedFest 21st July
- Replies: 106
- Views: 24895
- Sat 04 Feb, 2012 21:49
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Z1 attendance at Silverstone Classic ZedFest 21st July
- Replies: 106
- Views: 24895
- Sat 04 Feb, 2012 21:44
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Z1 attendance at Silverstone Classic ZedFest 21st July
- Replies: 106
- Views: 24895
- Sat 04 Feb, 2012 21:42
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 20 – 22 July 2012, Silverstone Circuit
- Replies: 455
- Views: 178963
- Sat 04 Feb, 2012 21:17
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Z1 attendance at Silverstone Classic ZedFest 21st July
- Replies: 106
- Views: 24895