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by Rafolian
Thu 06 Jun, 2013 16:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: do people prefer?
Replies: 23
Views: 1972

Re: do people prefer?

Have to agree on that one. I find there is not a lot of difference with the wind deflecter on or off, and I am 5 foot 9!
by Rafolian
Sat 01 Jun, 2013 16:21
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 3.0i Intake Backfire Disaster Help Needed!
Replies: 63
Views: 7800

Re: Z3 3.0i Intake Backfire Disaster Help Needed!

Wondered why I couldn't find the unit on mine, first registered on 1st of August 1998! (Phew!)
by Rafolian
Sat 01 Jun, 2013 14:13
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 3.0i Intake Backfire Disaster Help Needed!
Replies: 63
Views: 7800

Re: Z3 3.0i Intake Backfire Disaster Help Needed!

My 1998 2.8 has an m50 inlet manifold fitted, does anyone know if its a disa valve kit for a 2.5 that I would need?
Cheers all!
by Rafolian
Sat 01 Jun, 2013 06:46
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: M roadster front bumper on Z3, can it be done?
Replies: 46
Views: 8883

Re: M roadster front bumper on Z3, can it be done?

Ah thank god for that, I thought it might be something like a rist!
by Rafolian
Tue 28 May, 2013 17:23
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What the £$%$ has happened to this Zed
Replies: 21
Views: 1781

Re: What the £$%$ has happened to this Zed

Bit of a bummer really!
by Rafolian
Sun 26 May, 2013 06:04
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: dial colour change
Replies: 19
Views: 1574

Re: dial colour change

Forgot to put the name, dials4U.com
by Rafolian
Sun 26 May, 2013 05:49
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: dial colour change
Replies: 19
Views: 1574

Re: dial colour change

I replaced mine with white (and to kph). Got them from e-bay for 5 quid and took approx 40 minutes from start to finish for complete job. Very effective, also done them on my bike.
by Rafolian
Thu 23 May, 2013 17:38
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Something different for you all...
Replies: 15
Views: 1275

Re: Something different for you all...

Thank god it's fake, I thought you had a leaking roof!
by Rafolian
Thu 16 May, 2013 05:59
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 Prices
Replies: 18
Views: 832

Re: Z3 Prices

John, doubt if you find they made a mistake with the price. Think you will find it's because of the mega low mileage, plus the fact it's a mint one owner car. Sounds about right to me.
by Rafolian
Sun 12 May, 2013 17:23
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: best soft top cleaner?
Replies: 15
Views: 2871

Re: best soft top cleaner?

Just done my hood with Autoglym hood maintenance kit 500ml each of cleaner and reproofer, £11.98 +vat and also a 250ml bottle of Autoglym leathercare balm, £5.93 +vat from Amazon. All in came to 28 quid delivered to Spain.
Pour water on the hood and it immediately beads. Very impressive!
by Rafolian
Sun 12 May, 2013 17:10
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Angel Eyes on Ebay
Replies: 7
Views: 828

Re: Angel Eyes on Ebay

Hi, I bought a set of angel- eye projector headlights from the states on e-bay (200 quid) absolutely delighted with them. As I live in Spain these are obviously RH dip and I don't know if they do LH dip, worth checking though! I had my original LH dip angel-eyes on here for sale (couple of enquiries...
by Rafolian
Tue 30 Apr, 2013 18:31
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 416037

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

I doubt if Houdini could fit in boot of a Z3!!!
by Rafolian
Tue 30 Apr, 2013 14:28
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 416037

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

I'm about 30 minutes north of Benidorm (where we go to quite a lot, usually about 35euros for a double room and no worries about driving back after a thirsty day!). We are just inland a wee bit from Denia and near Javea. Let me know next time you're out and we can meet up for a cold beer and I'll in...
by Rafolian
Tue 30 Apr, 2013 13:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 416037

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

Roof cleaner and reproofer and one years suma (road-tax, which is paid every April) bargain at 79 euros!
by Rafolian
Tue 23 Apr, 2013 16:54
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: angeleye headlights
Replies: 2
Views: 445

Re: angeleye headlights

Headlights now sold!
by Rafolian
Sat 20 Apr, 2013 18:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Nice little job for the weekend...
Replies: 21
Views: 1604

Re: Nice little job for the weekend...

24 degrees here, shorts on for work (hopefully from now to oct), hood down, perfect!
by Rafolian
Mon 15 Apr, 2013 20:48
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Random thread
Replies: 47
Views: 4475

Re: Random thread

Lord help us!
by Rafolian
Mon 15 Apr, 2013 20:45
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Can this replace the M?
Replies: 44
Views: 5571

Re: Can this replace the M?

I had a '95 1.8 mark one mx5 a couple of years ago for about a year. Great wee car and fun to drive, but rust was starting to become an issue (rear arches and rear of sills). Good value for money but not in the same league as a Z3. With the Z3 you get much more for similar money and much better buil...
by Rafolian
Sun 14 Apr, 2013 18:20
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Two years on
Replies: 9
Views: 938

Re: Two years on

Used to work in Holywood many moons ago. (Was a mechanic in the REME, kinnegar!)
If you fancy a drive down to Spain for a bit of sun anytime, let me know!
by Rafolian
Sun 14 Apr, 2013 07:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Nice drive.
Replies: 3
Views: 604

Re: Nice drive.

Should be 48 YEARS! Doh.
by Rafolian
Sun 14 Apr, 2013 07:35
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Nice drive.
Replies: 3
Views: 604

Re: Nice drive.

Nope, had 48 of that, in Costa Blanca now, Z3 heaven!!
by Rafolian
Sat 13 Apr, 2013 17:51
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Two years on
Replies: 9
Views: 938

Re: Two years on

Hola señor Joebuck! What part of ("Norn Iron") you originally from? I am from Bangor, but living in Costa Blanca now.
by Rafolian
Sat 13 Apr, 2013 17:02
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Nice drive.
Replies: 3
Views: 604

Nice drive.

Just got back from a lovely drive through the mountains today. Perfect temp now for the top down and tee-shirt (25 degrees) before it gets too hot in the summer!
by Rafolian
Mon 08 Apr, 2013 16:34
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Airbag reset in Watford area?
Replies: 9
Views: 705

Re: Airbag reset in Watford area?

Get yourself an airbag resetting tool from e-bag (under 20 quid). Well worth having!
by Rafolian
Mon 08 Apr, 2013 16:30
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: scanner/resetting tool
Replies: 8
Views: 1782

Re: scanner/resetting tool

Problems both solved! Bought a resetting tool off e-bay for under 20 quid ( light off in a couple of seconds) and horn working again (changed slip-ring)!
by Rafolian
Mon 08 Apr, 2013 16:16
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: boot rack
Replies: 25
Views: 1706

Re: boot rack

I think that if you cannot secure your luggage to the rack properly then you deserve to get a case on the back of the nut!
by Rafolian
Thu 04 Apr, 2013 19:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 Changing seat bushes
Replies: 16
Views: 1391

Re: Z3 Changing seat bushes

Got my bushes from aceman in just over a week (to Spain!). Very straightforward to fit thanks to members info! Didn't disconnect the battery and had the radio on. (Reset airbag light with resetting tool off e-bay for about 20 quid). Rubber ones where well knackered, but have lasted almost 15 years s...
by Rafolian
Thu 04 Apr, 2013 18:09
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3, Z3M & Z3 Coupe Seat bushes for SALE !!!
Replies: 159
Views: 54983

Re: Z3, Z3M & Z3 Coupe Seat bushes for SALE !!!

Cheers aceman, got my bushes in Spain in just over a week. Took about an hour to do drivers side using earthworm jim's guide (piece of p##s!) didn't disconnect the battery and had the radio on (reset the airbag light with resetting tool bought on e-bay for about 20 quid!) the original crappy rubber ...
by Rafolian
Wed 03 Apr, 2013 11:47
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: My low mileage P&J Z3 3.0 for sale
Replies: 16
Views: 2471

Re: My low mileage P&J Z3 3.0 for sale

That would be habit, not habbits!
by Rafolian
Tue 02 Apr, 2013 12:45
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: My low mileage P&J Z3 3.0 for sale
Replies: 16
Views: 2471

Re: My low mileage P&J Z3 3.0 for sale

What is "habbits?"
by Rafolian
Mon 01 Apr, 2013 09:29
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Quality- vettel penalised
Replies: 10
Views: 1486

Re: Quality- vettel penalised

Gave up on F1 years ago, boring crap. Unfortunately moto gp has been heading that way in recent years. Thank god for world super bikes, (and British supers!) any one of at least10 potential winners each race!
by Rafolian
Tue 26 Mar, 2013 10:07
Forum: Performance
Topic: COMMENTS...SEAT LIFT KITS ?
Replies: 3
Views: 1237

Re: COMMENTS...SEAT LIFT KITS ?

Fitted mine in 5 minutes, easy peasy and much more comfortable now. Well done that man in the sun!
by Rafolian
Mon 18 Mar, 2013 16:50
Forum: Performance
Topic: Z3 SEAT LIFT KITS PLEASE READ!!!!
Replies: 9
Views: 1693

Re: Z3 SEAT LIFT KITS PLEASE READ!!!!

Got mine, all complete and took 5 minutes to fit, muybien!
Many thankz.
by Rafolian
Mon 18 Mar, 2013 15:52
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Look, look, look, looking out my back door..
Replies: 14
Views: 1943

Re: Look, look, look, looking out my back door..

30 degrees, your lucky. It's only about 20 - 22 degrees here in Spain, had to wear a sweatshirt at the weekend with the hood down. Probably be tee-shirt weather in a couple more weeks tho'!
by Rafolian
Mon 11 Mar, 2013 08:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Very strange 1.9 on eBay
Replies: 85
Views: 4535

Re: Very strange 1.9 on eBay

If the car had been in Northern Ireland, it would not be imported into the UK, as Northern Ireland IS part of the UK. If it was coming from the Republic of Ireland it would have to be imported into the UK.
by Rafolian
Fri 08 Mar, 2013 10:43
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: scanner/resetting tool
Replies: 8
Views: 1782

scanner/resetting tool

Hi everyone, have just bought from Amazon an Autel Maxiscan ms309 OBD11/EOBD for the main purpose of putting out my airbag light which has been on since I removed the wheel. This was supposed to be complient with my 1998 2.8 Z3 but it isn't! Any ideas anyone? Also, since the wheel has been off the h...
by Rafolian
Mon 04 Mar, 2013 20:41
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: THE NEW SEAT LIFT KIT...AT LAST!
Replies: 33
Views: 4930

Re: THE NEW SEAT LIFT KIT...AT LAST!

Could you please let me have your PayPal details?
Cheers, Ian.
by Rafolian
Mon 04 Mar, 2013 11:58
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: angeleye headlights
Replies: 2
Views: 445

angeleye headlights

Hi everyone, I have a set of angel-eye headlights which came off my 1998 62000 mile 2.8. If interested, I will take 150 quid which includes postage. e-mail me on rafolian@gmail.com if you want to see photos.
by Rafolian
Sun 03 Mar, 2013 11:02
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: THE NEW SEAT LIFT KIT...AT LAST!
Replies: 33
Views: 4930

Re: THE NEW SEAT LIFT KIT...AT LAST!

Would you post to Spain?
Cheers, Ian.
by Rafolian
Sat 02 Mar, 2013 19:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: E36 steering wheel
Replies: 8
Views: 521

Re: E36 steering wheel

Ah, I see you're in Alicante. My parents live near Elche, and we have a flat down the coast from Alicante, near El Campello. Where are you? Hi BladeRunner, I am about 35 minutes north of Benidorm, just inland fom Denia and roughly midway between Alicante and Valencia. Next time your over give me a ...
by Rafolian
Thu 28 Feb, 2013 13:45
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Extra storage space
Replies: 19
Views: 2198

Re: Extra storage space

I give up!
by Rafolian
Thu 28 Feb, 2013 13:44
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Extra storage space
Replies: 19
Views: 2198

Re: Extra storage space

That should read, "with" and "uunclips" bloody iPad has a mind of its own!
by Rafolian
Thu 28 Feb, 2013 13:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Extra storage space
Replies: 19
Views: 2198

Re: Extra storage space

Re Olly2012; my '98 2.8 has a speaker fitted eith removable trumpet facing grill at front and the top between the roll hoops in lips and the speaker assembly slides out. (Very tight squeeze tho')
by Rafolian
Thu 28 Feb, 2013 13:25
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: E36 steering wheel
Replies: 8
Views: 521

Re: E36 steering wheel

I live in Spain, so the mot (ITV in Spain) wouldn't be as much a problem, at worst I could always refit the standard one every year for the test!
by Rafolian
Wed 27 Feb, 2013 13:31
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: E36 steering wheel
Replies: 8
Views: 521

E36 steering wheel

Hi everyone, am new to the club and hope someone can help! I have a 1998 2.8 Z3 and purchased from Germany a refurbed non airbag M-tec wheel (which is stunning!). They said it would fit a Z3, but it came without a slip-ring and my airbag slipring doesn't fit. I contacted them as I thought they had s...