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Front fog lights serve no purpose but to annoy and dazzle other motorists I don't see how this is possible when the design of a front foglight is to have a low cut off beam pattern, where the light is directed towards the kerbs and road surface. Normal beam or main beam patterns reflect back toward...

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but classing every full set of tyres as being a nightmare when it comes to handling is not accurate. In fact, from my point of view, you could put it with all the other "sweeping statements that have to be taken with a pinch of salt". :wink: I did not class every full set of tyres as a ni...

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Rustynuts and a set of decent (all the same) tyres. ! see what I mean. "all the same tyres", :head: Glad I didn't listen. all the same was a tramlining nightmare on mine, I mixed them up and cured it, they were the same wheels, same tyres and same sizes and pressures, Pirelli 6000's -Bloo...

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I fitted powerflex front-wishbone rear bushes to try and cure my tramlining at the suggestion of people on here and it just accentuated it, So much so that the change in direction was more violent. and also now the car is very crashy and harsh over bumps, Still if you have the money, carry on, Also ...

gookah

just study Bernoulli's Principle as applied to conversion of rotational energy within centrifugal impellers

It's basic thermodynamics!

gookah

the more i look through the forum i think i may be experiencing "tramlining" which seems to be a feature on z,s with larger wheels,the polybush wishbone solution and getting the alignment checked seems to be the way to go,im going to order some powerflex bushings and give it a go,bearing ...

gookah

Oh my god. I clicked on a fishing link.
How do I delete the history before someone finds it!! Can I overwrite it with some kind of perverse pornography, at least that's less embarrasing..

gookah

I had 18" Pirelli p6000's on mine, godforsaken death traps, glad to be rid of them because they just wanted to throw me into a ditch or an oncoming truck for no apparent reason, Avon's now and what a different car! There are others on here who will say likewise, even the tyre dealer said "...

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the way I have done them is correct. The wheel shown is drivers side. Its like the disc is a catherine wheel, and the drivers side (when moving forwards) rotates clockwise, spinning all the dust and gases from the hub to the outer edge to disperse them. imagine putting marbles in the grooves, What y...

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Hotel California (Eagles), Life's Been Good (Joe Walsh), and Alright Now (Free). top tunes with the sub on and cranked up whilst driving.
It gets turned down in public!!

gookah

my home made one has been on for 2 years without shattering, and at speeds above that stated (abroad!), Its only 1.5mm thick, wobbles a bit in between the hoops at high speed, but never been a problem. Oh and you can hoover the parcel shelf with it still on from the around the sides. http://i441.pho...

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which polish gives the best shine... anyone?

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Naeem.m wrote: i am a really indecisive person

Are you sure?

gookah

I had the same creak from parts 32... they looked like they were covered with an insulating tape type material, which I removed and put some vaseline on instead.... Result ...Creak gone!!

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oops double post

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End result = CH3 output works without relay connected, but not with relay connected. Alarm replaced and all postage refunded. so was it faulty, or normal for that alarm???? Did you replace with the same that now works..... or with a different system? he just proved what you had already found, but y...

gookah

the important information........ How much?????

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gookah

just change the car, that will fix it..
It will cost you a fortune in sensors so far.

gookah

from cold, just start you engine, let it run for about 30 seconds to a minute and switch off. See if the coolant hoses to the radiator are swelled and stiff, That means they are pressurising, Carefully remove the radiator/ expansion bottle cap and if its pressurised the head gasket is almost certain...

gookah

I think it would look better without the rosette for best of breed

when March comes though, at least you can cover it with a red nose

sorry, just an opinion....

gookah

chas 1 wrote:: I also changed the washer on the stop cock under the sink, but that did not seem to make any noticeable improvement.

You should have tried the Powerflex washer

and a tap brace

gookah

I speak from experience, I had pirelli tyres all round, all the same, all four corners, same on each wheel, not different, not mismatched, same size, same tread pattern, same tyre type, same speed rating same same same etc, etc etc, get it by now? ,,..... oh yes and bloody lethal, I changed to Avons...

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stu wrote:Tramlining major cause on Z3 is the lower rear Track Control Arm bush

no........... it was tyres

gookah

At least I didn't buy the recommended strut brace :D I was sceptical about strut braces at first. However seeing the testimonials here convinced me to try a front strong strut. I've found it reduces bump shudder, especially as felt through the steering wheel on bumpy roads. Gives the car tighter tu...

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GROMMIT wrote:It's not your tyres which cause tram-lining, but the size of your wheels.

no........... it was tyres

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Errrr..... don't people read. The problem was tyres!! like I said Chas, see how many people still are saying strut braces, wishbones rear track control arm bushes etc etc, They would have you spending money when all along your problem was with TYRES same as mine, Unfortunately I followed some of the...

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matt black is for stealth bombers, not cars, get the T-Cut quick.. yeukk

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Glad you're sorted Chas, we both spoke about this earlier. Unlike you though I followed the advice of many on here regarding powerflex bushes, new springs, new wishbones, tyre pressures etc, cost me a fortune with no change other than worsening it, I changed the pirellis and it was a different car a...

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TitanTim wrote:) I can make another movie then

Tim.

can't wait........... zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

gookah

yes front ones, vented

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-Z3-3-0-FRONT- ... 1c06f75fb0

gookah

do I detect a hint of the old sarcasm creeping in here?

gookah

No make specified, just said performance discs but I do think they are Black Diamond from the quality and finish. rust on old discs was after just washing the car and only running it into the garage. New Mintex pads fitted and new pad wear sensor, also removed both DSC sensors and cleaned them, I cr...

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had this done, no difference, except £25 missing from wallet!! look at that shine though!!!! http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq137/gookah/16102009276.jpg http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq137/gookah/16102009290.jpg and it still get admirers!! http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq137/gookah/161...

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I fitted these babies today http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq137/gookah/015.jpg http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq137/gookah/019.jpg here is before: http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq137/gookah/020.jpg and after: http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq137/gookah/025.jpg http://i441.photobuck...

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Frank.A wrote:I have laid up a summer car over winter in an unheated garage for the last 18 years

I always felt our winters seemed to be getting longer,

hope it starts OK

gookah

whats that cloth thingy above the windows?
dont you know its illegal to take photo's when its dry with the roof up

gookah

I just have one question about this thread and that is

Why????????

gookah

Why would anyone want to fit door handles to the bonnet?

gookah

its now let down by the BMW badges.....
should have Cavalier VTR Turbo Sport 1.6 injection 64 valve. Alpine on there now,.
I'm sure Halfords could supply them,

gookah

that's one heck of a shunt, have you seen where the steering wheel ended up?

gookah

the insurers will view the theft risk as higher, for those who want to steal an 'M' model, then this looks like one, OK they will be disappointed,but will probably either strip it for the parts or trash it out of spite. Also accident repairs will be more expensive. So to say it will have 1.9 insuran...

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whiteminks wrote:They need a good kick in the b4lls!

Thieving b******s!

that's no way to talk about our police

gookah

. He said everything is safe etc. but they can't reset it. HAs anyone had this problem? what he hasn't told you is that whilst the air-bag light is on, they are all disabled. Your airbags will not deploy, nor the seat belt tensioners activate, in the event of a crash. I don't believe that classifie...

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You are privileged to find this as some form of entertainment. A lot of people would be worried sick at that kind of fine, but pay up immediately as admission of their mistake. but at this 'extortionate' level it's clearly aimed at the arrogance of people, (maybe some with 'exotica' and £100k number...

gookah

it takes me 10 minutes of being idle on a cold morning just to warm up enough to move.

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For clarification (I accept I could have clarified my response better) I do have some background to be able to comment on the likely context of this report having spend 3 years of my career securing grant funding from public bodies and large multinational companies to enable research into multiple ...

gookah

There is evidence that warming an engine on tickover creates more wear I still don't see any.... Still, your money; your engine. What a waste.. yep, my money, my engine, your opinion. I just comment on what I experience personally. :thumb: Not just my opinion but the opinion of others. The evidence...

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Sorry folks but that's my opinion too. I see too many of the projector lights on Saxo and Corsa type cars, and I like to keep as near as possible to a BMW look, after all 5 series halo's started it all off. As regards the projectors, performance aside, my opinion is they cost a lot more but look a l...

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