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- Mon 18 Aug, 2014 11:45
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Anti roll bar advice.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3016
Re: Anti roll bar advice.
The key to cornering is smoothness and balance. Specifically by being smooth with the throttle and steering and not upsetting the balance with harsh changes during the corner. You can have all the handling gizmos you wan, but if you enter a corner too quick and have to lift or break you will be in t...
- Fri 15 Aug, 2014 21:11
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: Gaydon display pass wanted
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1444
Re: Gaydon display pass wanted
James,
PM sent
Si
PM sent
Si
- Fri 15 Aug, 2014 17:35
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Alarm and Bonnet Switch Issues
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1917
Re: Alarm and Bonnet Switch Issues
No harm in it. by the time they are in to get the radio the alarm should be going off anyway.njathind wrote:Is it wise to disconnect the radio switch? As I say the alarm LED flashes at it should.
- Fri 15 Aug, 2014 16:59
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Alarm and Bonnet Switch Issues
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1917
Re: Alarm and Bonnet Switch Issues
I would still look at the radio switch. It can easily 'pop' out of the housing by if the radio had been changed or even the original removed and refitted.
- Fri 15 Aug, 2014 09:25
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: Gaydon display pass wanted
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1444
Gaydon display pass wanted
Anyone know of a spare display pass for Gaydon? I wasn't going to be able to go, but my plans have changed and I can now come
Z section, South-East or M Power.
Be nice to get the Lagun Seca roadster on show again.
Thanks all.
Z section, South-East or M Power.
Be nice to get the Lagun Seca roadster on show again.
Thanks all.
- Sat 19 Jul, 2014 08:35
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Suspension parts-best place to buy?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1018
Re: Suspension parts-best place to buy?
Always do both sides! I Just replaced my tie rods and track rod ends last week with Lemforder parts from ECP. Lemforder is the OEM, so I have the same BMW part, just with a smaller credit card bill the BMW logo missing. Use discount code LASTCHANCE30 or LASTCHANCE25 :) also bought Lemforder rear ARB...
- Mon 14 Jul, 2014 09:04
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Z3M S50 died this morning
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6894
Re: Z3M S50 died this morning
Any idea how much, if any swarf is now running around the engine? it looked like some form the picture.
- Sat 12 Jul, 2014 06:25
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Z3M S50 died this morning
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6894
Re: Z3M S50 died this morning
Sorry to hear this. Sounds £££
After diags the next thing I would do is drain the oil to check for bits of metal. If you find any then there is no sense mucking about taking bits off in situ.
Hope its something relatively cheap.
After diags the next thing I would do is drain the oil to check for bits of metal. If you find any then there is no sense mucking about taking bits off in situ.
Hope its something relatively cheap.
- Tue 08 Jul, 2014 11:44
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Tyres Again
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1256
Re: Tyres Again
On my ///M. Asym 1 were like sh!t to a blanket. Asym 2 are not as Asymmetric (look more like a regular tyre), but still ultra grippy. maybe even better in the wet.
- Sat 05 Jul, 2014 07:25
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: Help!!! Transverse acceleration sensor.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1636
Re: Help!!! Transverse acceleration sensor.
Just curious, but what were your symptoms?
- Wed 25 Jun, 2014 14:18
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: STICKY GEAR SELECTION
- Replies: 6
- Views: 531
Re: STICKY GEAR SELECTION
Head over to the US boards and search for "Shift pin service" it's not s hard job for a man of your calibre
- Tue 17 Jun, 2014 18:57
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Need help with HRW wiring!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 878
Re: Need help with HRW wiring!
They do. I found the connector at the switch end. The connector at the hood end is the one l cannot find! I bought the harness to connect the HRW but have nothing to connect it to.... The car was fitted with an electric hood from new, so the wiring must be somewhere. The connector at the hood end i...
- Wed 28 May, 2014 12:43
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Shocks and springs
- Replies: 10
- Views: 879
Re: Shocks and springs
Here is a Realoem link for your model. It shows all the items that make up the front strut. I suggest items 1, 6, 7 ,8, 9, 10 12 and 13. Quantities shown are per car (so both sides). Items 2 and 5 are quite cheap, so nice to replace at the same time for that all new look :) Other item you need are f...
- Wed 28 May, 2014 06:47
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Shocks and springs
- Replies: 10
- Views: 879
Re: Shocks and springs
So the ones in the advert are B12. This would be ok too right? Found the whole kit for £532 delivered from the link posted above. The installation is a job you can do yourself isn't it? It doesn't look too difficult. Cheers , Stevie No, not too hard if you're handy with a socket set. The worst part...
- Sat 10 May, 2014 10:14
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Brakes feel soft
- Replies: 3
- Views: 318
Re: Brakes feel soft
When was the fluid last changed?
This is a service item and needs to be done on a regular basis. There is a little clock symbol that comes up on the dash.
This is a service item and needs to be done on a regular basis. There is a little clock symbol that comes up on the dash.
- Wed 30 Apr, 2014 16:04
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: handling improvements?
- Replies: 54
- Views: 5755
Re: handling improvements?
When I first go out I get tram lining, when on my way home I get nothing. The only difference is warm tyres. and..... being on the other side of the road, going in the other direction, with an opposite camber :D Who said I haven't driven the same piece of road in the same direction twice in a day j...
- Wed 30 Apr, 2014 14:05
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: handling improvements?
- Replies: 54
- Views: 5755
Re: handling improvements?
Perhaps its worth considering what is actually happening when the car appears to 'tramline'. Tramlining feels like the car is steering itself, so what causes that? 1. It could be that at that moment one front tyre has more grip than the other. When that tyres decides to follow a line or undulation i...
- Mon 28 Apr, 2014 15:34
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Retro-fit On Board Computer
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1934
Re: Retro-fit On Board Computer
Lots of info on the US boards for OBC retrofits. Here is a good link.
- Sat 26 Apr, 2014 08:20
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: BMW Z3 2.2 M Sport upgrades advice
- Replies: 49
- Views: 8229
Re: BMW Z3 2.2 M Sport upgrades advice
Blimey !! There are some real in depth discussions going on here which I find very informative but no detail has covered the ariel !!! What detrimental effect if any would sticking a Micky Mouse head on my ariel have? Tram-lining, Dazzling oncoming cars, subframe issues, scuttle shake, shorter serv...
- Fri 25 Apr, 2014 07:30
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: BMW Z3 2.2 M Sport upgrades advice
- Replies: 49
- Views: 8229
Re: BMW Z3 2.2 M Sport upgrades advice
A member with an S54 M did some back to back tests many years ago and found the stock air filter delivered the best results.
If you're looking for ideas on what to do then take a look at Yalden's Cosmos black 2.0. One of the most tastefully modded Z3 I have seen.
If you're looking for ideas on what to do then take a look at Yalden's Cosmos black 2.0. One of the most tastefully modded Z3 I have seen.
- Wed 23 Apr, 2014 15:46
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Found a loose connector under the seat...
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2698
Re: Found a loose connector under the seat...
Connector and wire colouring matches the description of the fasten seatbelt switch/alarm that we don't have on the UK models.
- Mon 21 Apr, 2014 08:12
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: DSC light comes on at 20mph
- Replies: 48
- Views: 6546
Re: DSC light comes on at 20mph
Good old 3 in 1 and lots of patience. Works pretty much every time.henrycrun wrote:Does anyone have a favourite penetrating oil ?
(I only know of Plusgas and WD40)
- Wed 16 Apr, 2014 07:32
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Brodit Pro Clip phone mounts
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1843
Re: Brodit Pro Clip phone mounts
I have a Brodit mount that mounts on the side of the centre console where switches/clock are located. It worked OK for regular phone use, but for Navigation you really want it higher up so you don't have to look away from the road. I now use this . holds the iPhone firm, sticks to the dash like glue...
- Fri 21 Feb, 2014 07:03
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Trouble selling wheels
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1430
Re: Trouble selling wheels
I noticed you have them as collection only and no shipping offered. The value of eBay over your local rag is that the whole world can see it. If you only offer collection in person then you really limit the appeal to those that are local or prepared to travel and can transport themselves. Also, if y...
- Fri 14 Feb, 2014 11:35
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: EMERGENCY! Tire problem minutes before big Trip!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 984
Re: EMERGENCY! Tire problem minutes before big Trip!
From the pictures it looks normal to me. That part of the tyre is often called a RIM protector and sticks out so it hits the curb before your alloy does. Some tyres have a large RIM protector and other none.
Same make and model tyres on all 4 corners?
Same make and model tyres on all 4 corners?
- Mon 10 Feb, 2014 09:35
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: One job leads to another!
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2151
Re: One job leads to another!
Ah yes, the rathole of 'while you're in there you might a well........' These cars are 10-15 years old now, so there's always something that needs fixing. IMO part of the charm of driving one if you like to tinker. I do suspect that when you refit the airbag warning light it will be on, which is ano...
- Fri 31 Jan, 2014 10:30
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Rear Suspension Cross-Member Bush Inserts
- Replies: 10
- Views: 972
Re: Rear Suspension Cross-Member Bush Inserts
Without the tool, replacing these bushes is a real PIA. I had a local indy (Munich Legends) do it for me when I installed poly bushes and the cost was reasonable.
Well worth the upgrade.
Well worth the upgrade.
- Thu 30 Jan, 2014 09:02
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: Dare I say...Spitfire/MGB Roadster
- Replies: 46
- Views: 6793
Re: Dare I say...Spitfire/MGB Roadster
I love the Spitfire. So similar to the Vitesse I owned many years ago. However, come restoration time I think parts are the key and there is more available for the MGB, even a brand new body shell.
- Wed 15 Jan, 2014 10:30
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Hardtop Wiring Loom
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2198
Re: Hardtop Wiring Loom
Perfect! The small loom on the bracket goes inline with existing wiring. When you remove the foam filler piece to install the bracket you should see a connector down in there. Take that apart and put the small loom in the middle.There is a small nut at the bottom you need to remove to fit the bracke...
- Tue 24 Dec, 2013 09:34
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: To Dremel or not to Dremel….
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1387
Re: To Dremel or not to Dremel….
Powder coating is not so bad. I stripped my front callipers (actually I bought a spare set off eBay first) almost 3 years ago now, had them blasted, powder coated and then I rebuilt with parts from Brakeparts.co.uk . I just replaced the rubbers and bleed nipples as the pistons were OK after a wire r...
- Thu 24 Oct, 2013 13:31
- Forum: Boyz Toyz
- Topic: Identify wires in footwell amp loom
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2456
Re: Identify wires in footwell amp loom
Looks OK. High and low pass filters are used to filter out frequencies you do not want amplified and fed to the speakers. If you were using this amp for only low frequencies you would want to filter out the high ones and vice versa. In your case you would want to filter out the high frequencies(enab...
- Thu 24 Oct, 2013 09:37
- Forum: Boyz Toyz
- Topic: Identify wires in footwell amp loom
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2456
Re: Identify wires in footwell amp loom
If you're worried about the volume of the tweeters you cold get some cross-overs and feed them from your 2 channel amp. I am not sure it's needed though you can always up the tone on the head unit.
- Wed 23 Oct, 2013 21:47
- Forum: Boyz Toyz
- Topic: Identify wires in footwell amp loom
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2456
Re: Identify wires in footwell amp loom
N/C means not connected.
Battery is live all the time
+12 signal is live only when the head unit is actually turned on, but not designed to power anything. Its just as signal
Most amps need 3 power connections. Ground, +12 and signal.
Battery is live all the time
+12 signal is live only when the head unit is actually turned on, but not designed to power anything. Its just as signal
Most amps need 3 power connections. Ground, +12 and signal.
- Wed 23 Oct, 2013 19:14
- Forum: Boyz Toyz
- Topic: Identify wires in footwell amp loom
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2456
Re: Identify wires in footwell amp loom
This help?
- Mon 21 Oct, 2013 19:17
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Let the Service History Archaeology commence!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2154
Re: Let the Service History Archaeology commence!
Interesting comments above. When I bought my E39 a few (9) years back from Cargiant who said the service book had been lost. I went to my local dealer (Vines of Redhill), who was able to give the the build spec printout and also a list of the dealers the car had visited. There were a number of diffe...
- Sun 20 Oct, 2013 12:40
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: S54 LSB Road test - men &motors
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2213
Re: S54 LSB Road test - men &motors
No, not mine, that is the other '1' Ref the 25k versus 40k. What the guys says is 40k new or 25k for that one. the LSB they test is an 02 plate, so the dakar must be almost 3 years old and an S50 (old model) versus the LSB S54. Nice to see this though. i have never seen the other LSB before, only he...
- Sat 12 Oct, 2013 14:29
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Hardtop
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1598
Re: Hardtop
Fitted mine this morning as a ginger cat has taken to sleeping on my soft-top. Took me 30 mins to vacuume the hair off.
- Wed 09 Oct, 2013 07:48
- Forum: New to zroadster.net?
- Topic: Returning member
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2281
Re: Returning member
Welcome back Mick!
I guess you never get a Z completely out of your system
I guess you never get a Z completely out of your system
- Mon 30 Sep, 2013 18:02
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: ABS and traction lights....
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1465
Re: ABS and traction lights....
ABS systems can't be read from the OBD connector. You need to use the one under the bonnet.
If it only gives an error at speed then it sounds like a wheel sensor or perhaps just that the tyres are too different.
Do you have standard wheels and tyre sizes?
If it only gives an error at speed then it sounds like a wheel sensor or perhaps just that the tyres are too different.
Do you have standard wheels and tyre sizes?
- Sat 28 Sep, 2013 18:48
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: for sale-inpa software and cables +round plug
- Replies: 1
- Views: 481
Re: for sale-inpa software and cables +round plug
What system is this. Is it the software from BMtechnic?
- Fri 27 Sep, 2013 13:08
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Rear Camber Adjustment
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2843
Re: Rear Camber Adjustment
You can always stack up two thinner pads to make a thinker one.
- Wed 25 Sep, 2013 08:02
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Underbody Rust Protection " Which one ? "
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2467
Re: Underbody Rust Protection " Which one ? "
One thing to do is to remove the wheel arch liners. Lots of crud gets caught behind there.
- Sun 22 Sep, 2013 11:57
- Forum: The Beauty Parlour
- Topic: COMMENTS PLEASE...
- Replies: 41
- Views: 6504
Re: COMMENTS PLEASE...
Z4 look on a Z3. All wrong IMO. Part of the charm of the Z3 is the classic looks. The flame surface look of the Z4 is just out of place. The diffuser however is interesting.
- Wed 18 Sep, 2013 14:39
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Battery Change but which one?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 834
Re: Battery Change but which one?
I replaced mine not so long ago and with BMW Car Club discount an original BMW was only £20 more than a 'pattern part' form the local motor factors.
Might be worth looking at the dealer just to get a guide price.
Might be worth looking at the dealer just to get a guide price.
- Mon 16 Sep, 2013 21:11
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: Belgian Delights Tour 2013
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2593
Re: Belgian Delights Tour 2013
+1Gazza wrote:Just returned home about an hour ago
Fantastic trip altough we had quite a bit of rain on the way there.
Really good trip!
- Wed 11 Sep, 2013 11:04
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: INPA Module Accessibility
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3251
Re: INPA Module Accessibility
Tested mine today with INPA and DIS. All you can get from the OBD2 port is the DME. from the 20 pin under the hood you can get to DME, EWS, DSC, LEW (steering angle sensor), MRS (Airbags) and KOM (Instrument cluster). I have an ADS interface on the way, so we'll see what that adds to the party. Z3M ...
- Wed 11 Sep, 2013 06:58
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: foot well lighting
- Replies: 161
- Views: 31485
- Tue 10 Sep, 2013 07:23
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Inspection II - details/prices/dealers?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2977
Re: Inspection II - details/prices/dealers?
there is a list in your service book to what should be carried out on each inspection. as for the actual servicing then you can only really go on word of mouth. i has some so called specialists up near me and upon me asking them about inspection 11 they said that if the engine wasn't making a noise...
- Mon 09 Sep, 2013 07:03
- Forum: Site Announcements and Feedback
- Topic: Stock exchange split
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4594
Re: Stock exchange split
While we are talking about the for sale section, how about those who make and sell more than one of an item being encouraged to contribute financially or sponsor the forum? Don't want to dissuade people from making bits for the cars, but if profit is being made it should be shared with the storefront.
- Wed 04 Sep, 2013 09:07
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: DSC MK60 - Query
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1144
Re: DSC MK60 - Query
FWIW, my ///M has the Mk20 DSCIII (same as M3). I just read mine with INPA and while stationary the speed, acceleration and yaw sensors read zero. I also have a sensitive DSC light at the moment. It could be any number of things and my current target is the steering angle sensor. While in the straig...