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by FinerZ1
Mon 20 Apr, 2009 07:39
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: UK Door Technical Workshop
Replies: 50
Views: 7139

Morning all, What a fantastic weekend! I would like just like to say a big thank you to Michael for his time and efforts in helping me cure the really bad scratches on my door and my dodgy passenger door switch. I don't think it's 100% correct yet as it was still a bit temperamental when I got home ...
by FinerZ1
Thu 26 Mar, 2009 15:21
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Spotted in Enfield
Replies: 3
Views: 811

I must admit it does look remarkably like me!

Must have been my stunt double :)
by FinerZ1
Wed 04 Mar, 2009 11:42
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: UK Z1 Tour 2009 - The Dutch and German Invasion.
Replies: 200
Views: 28280

I'll be bringing SatNav...if I can get my immobiliser sorted by then!
by FinerZ1
Wed 11 Feb, 2009 16:07
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Fuel Cap and Ignition Keys
Replies: 12
Views: 2702

Hi Jet

Mine uses the same key for the ignition and fuel cap.

Cheers

Paul
by FinerZ1
Fri 26 Sep, 2008 15:53
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: BMW Z1 Register (Cars From All Countries Welcome)
Replies: 90
Views: 105280

AL 06309

BTB Exhaust, Weismann Hardtop. Owned since 1998


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by FinerZ1
Tue 23 Sep, 2008 07:35
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Domstrebe/Strut Bar--Thanks for the help!
Replies: 10
Views: 1297

I keep meaning to get myself one of these too.

Can you tell me where you purchased it and was it easy to fit?

Cheers

Paul
by FinerZ1
Sun 24 Aug, 2008 18:21
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: SS Headers & Manifold
Replies: 34
Views: 6213

Hi Harold,

Can you tell me how long it took Frank to convert your engine?

Jet...wanna buy an shiney Aprilia RSV 1000? :twisted:

Cheers

Paul
by FinerZ1
Tue 27 May, 2008 17:32
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: For sale Body Parts for Z1
Replies: 2
Views: 711

Body Panels

Hi Bruno

I have sent you an email.

Cheers


Paul
by FinerZ1
Sun 23 Mar, 2008 11:58
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Own up!
Replies: 14
Views: 2940

That's me in the jean jacket.

This was from the Gaydon show if I remember correctly.
by FinerZ1
Wed 19 Mar, 2008 21:05
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: ZMeet
Replies: 11
Views: 1420

Hi

It's great to see the forum back up and running.

I thought I'd post up a few photos of the meet.



Thanks to Sam (sfh3l) and his wife for the hospitality in what was a great day out.

I shall be going to the French Z1 meeting in May so hopefully see some of you there.

Cheers

Paul
by FinerZ1
Sun 20 Jan, 2008 10:39
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z meeting in Loire Valley (France) 10-11 of may 2008 UPDATE
Replies: 33
Views: 4863

I'm 90% certain to be going and I think Jet was quite keen too.

Frederic, I will confirm in about a week.

Cheers

Paul
by FinerZ1
Fri 19 Oct, 2007 11:21
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Wind Deflector
Replies: 20
Views: 2873

RacingTeatray wrote:Where did you get yours from?
Right from under my nose!! :shock:

Just kidding Jet :lol:, any luck persuading senna to part with one of his hardtops?

Cheers

Paul
by FinerZ1
Sun 16 Sep, 2007 09:04
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z meeting in Loire Valley (France) 10-11 of may 2008 UPDATE
Replies: 33
Views: 4863

Hi,

I'm going to try and make this one too...can you send me the details?

I'm sure we could get a few more Z1's to go from the UK. Would be great to travel down together! 8-)

Cheers

Paul
by FinerZ1
Tue 17 Jul, 2007 13:45
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 glas windschot
Replies: 5
Views: 969

Hi Pierre,

I've PM'd you.

Cheers

Paul
by FinerZ1
Tue 17 Jul, 2007 07:26
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 glas windschot
Replies: 5
Views: 969

Hi Pierre,

I'd be interested in that....how much would you like for it?

Cheers

Paul
by FinerZ1
Fri 16 Feb, 2007 08:44
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Front Lightbulb replacement
Replies: 8
Views: 1296

Yep, checked the main fuse box.

They all seemed to be fine apart from number 19, which I'm fairly sure is for the wing mirrors.

Is there a fuse in the small black plastic housing that leads from the headlight connection?
by FinerZ1
Fri 16 Feb, 2007 08:05
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Front Lightbulb replacement
Replies: 8
Views: 1296

Well, I managed to replace the lightbulb following the advice above but the light still isn't working.

Not being too mechanically minded, would anyone have any suggestions as to what might be wrong?

Cheers

Paul
by FinerZ1
Tue 06 Feb, 2007 15:49
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Front Lightbulb replacement
Replies: 8
Views: 1296

Thanks for all the advice guys.

I did wonder about pushing on the wheel arch but wasn't too sure how much force it would take.

Cheers

Paul
by FinerZ1
Mon 05 Feb, 2007 16:55
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Front Lightbulb replacement
Replies: 8
Views: 1296

Front Lightbulb replacement

I was trying to replace one of the front lightbulbs at the weekend. Can anyone tell me the secret to removing the plastic cover at the back of the light unit? I've released the metal spring clip but cannot work out how to release the rear housing from it's two fixing points. Anyone know what type of...
by FinerZ1
Tue 24 Oct, 2006 06:26
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: I went through all this trouble........
Replies: 6
Views: 1420

I would have loved to see how senna's M3 engined Z1 compared to the Elise and Honda :twisted:
by FinerZ1
Mon 04 Sep, 2006 13:10
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Over 50 Z1's in one place !
Replies: 6
Views: 1186

Yeah, I was thinking about that after I posted.

10% ain't bad at all really! :D

So, when are we going to arrange the next meet then?
Maybe a trip down to meet up with Benslick and a Brighton cruise?

Paul
by FinerZ1
Mon 04 Sep, 2006 07:54
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Over 50 Z1's in one place !
Replies: 6
Views: 1186

Wow that puts our gathering of 9 Z1s to shame a bit!

Great photos senna, looking forward to some more :D

Cheers

Paul
by FinerZ1
Thu 24 Aug, 2006 11:06
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Even more Gaydon pictures!
Replies: 6
Views: 1522

I would like to say 'Yeah...took me ages to get that one right' but in truth it was taken by me with one hand whilst driving and basically 'click-n-hope'!! :D
by FinerZ1
Wed 23 Aug, 2006 14:24
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Even more Gaydon pictures!
Replies: 6
Views: 1522

Even more Gaydon pictures!

I've got a few more pictures to add.
A lot of mine were similar to those already posted so here's just a few of the better ones.
by FinerZ1
Mon 21 Aug, 2006 09:15
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: The missing piece!
Replies: 10
Views: 1580

Nice to meet you Terry too!

Found this on the same site

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do ... g=41&fg=40

Probably one of the cheapest parts available for a Z1! :D

Cheers

Paul

ps Yes, Benslick is a nutter!! :twisted:
by FinerZ1
Mon 21 Aug, 2006 08:51
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: The missing piece!
Replies: 10
Views: 1580

The missing piece!

After inspecting the Z1s at Gaydon it was found that a number of them were missing a piece of body trim that covers up some mounting screws above the rear bumper. Here's the link showing the part (24) and the price in dollars http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=BA91&mospid=48072&bt...
by FinerZ1
Mon 21 Aug, 2006 08:30
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Mechanism for shutting passenger door?
Replies: 11
Views: 1759

Having seen Jet's car at Gaydon yesterday, he's definitely the man you want to speak to! He not only has the buttons next to the window switches to operate the doors he also can do it remotely via a key fob. I think there might be a few of us queuing up for this as it went down very well with everyo...
by FinerZ1
Wed 26 Jul, 2006 12:20
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: BMW Z1 meeting. Gaydon 20th August 2006
Replies: 72
Views: 12405

I'm happy with Jet's suggestion of the Ace Cafe.

I'm not sure what time the Gaydon event starts but I reckon it's probably couple of hours to get there?

Keeping fingers crossed for some nice weather too!!

Cheers

Paul
by FinerZ1
Mon 24 Jul, 2006 08:07
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Scaring!!
Replies: 3
Views: 997

I have to say that if you look closely, the driver cockpit area is remarkably intact. Which is more than can be said for the rest of the car!
Especially the driver's door which looks relatively untouched.

Who in their right mind does 200 kph on a test drive?! :roll:
by FinerZ1
Fri 21 Jul, 2006 15:07
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Scaring!!
Replies: 3
Views: 997

Jesus! That is a serious crash...the driver is lucky to be alive!

Another Z1 bites the dust :(
by FinerZ1
Wed 19 Jul, 2006 15:21
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: BMW Z1 meeting. Gaydon 20th August 2006
Replies: 72
Views: 12405

I was trying to think of somewhere central, on the way, that would be easy to meet up.

There is a fairly large BP petrol station on the A40 somewhere around Perivale.

Here's the map of roughly where it is.

Open to any other suggestions of course!!

Cheers

Paul
by FinerZ1
Tue 18 Jul, 2006 13:06
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Amazing
Replies: 11
Views: 2150

Thanks chaps! Jet, I'd be up for the morning ride although I'm still getting to grips with the bike and probably wouldn't be too fast! The clutch is giving me problems too so will have to book it in to be fixed. Will let you know when I'm back on the road with it. G2TRG, I think the top speed is som...
by FinerZ1
Mon 17 Jul, 2006 15:32
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Amazing
Replies: 11
Views: 2150

Yep, sure is! :twisted:

The Z1 feels positively SLOOOOW after riding this...but I still wouldn't swap the Z1 for anything!!
by FinerZ1
Mon 17 Jul, 2006 15:08
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Amazing
Replies: 11
Views: 2150

Nice bike!

Here's my weapon....
by FinerZ1
Mon 17 Jul, 2006 10:16
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Amazing
Replies: 11
Views: 2150

I couldn't agree more! Valentino Rossi is a legend and a genius on 2 wheels. I have a couple of motorbikes and watching these guys always makes me want to go out for a blast afterwards! Do you ride bikes Jet? We must meet up sometime! Hopefully still going to Gaydon so maybe a Z1 convoy can be arran...
by FinerZ1
Fri 07 Jul, 2006 21:50
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Hot Feet or not-shutting heating valve ?
Replies: 1
Views: 852

I had the same experience a while back. There was a constant flow of hot air coming from just below the steering wheel. It turned out to be a rubber gromit/washer from around the steering column that had come loose letting in all the hot air from the engine bay. Not sure if this is the same problem ...
by FinerZ1
Tue 13 Jun, 2006 11:20
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: BMW Z1 meeting. Gaydon 20th August 2006
Replies: 72
Views: 12405

I'm guessing this isn't due to a lack of funds, but if it is then I'm sure there would be a few members here willing to sacrifice a few quid for a go in an M3 Z1!! :wink:

I'm going to try and make this event so pencil me in (AL to follow).

Cheers

Paul
by FinerZ1
Mon 12 Jun, 2006 12:10
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Spotted, RedZed: A406 Sat 1pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1856

Welcome to the forum JPT. I had three separate people ask me what happened to my doors at the weekend! I pulled up next to one guy at the lights (funnily enough also on the A406 in North London) and he leaned out of window as said "So sorry about your door....will it be expensive to fix?" ...
by FinerZ1
Wed 07 Jun, 2006 11:29
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Police complaints commission
Replies: 32
Views: 4580

I got stopped once by the Police whilst driving with my doors down.
I showed them how it worked but he still told me to close them when driving! :evil:

Still...a few hundred yards down the road I just opened them again!
by FinerZ1
Wed 07 Jun, 2006 06:18
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: BMW Z1 wiring Diagram
Replies: 3
Views: 1687

Hi Nik,

I have sent you a PM but not entirely sure it went through.
That or you'll get about 4 copies of it!

Cheers

Paul
by FinerZ1
Tue 06 Jun, 2006 06:31
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: z1 in France | last week-end meeting
Replies: 9
Views: 1704

Looks absolutely amazing!!

Sign me up for next year please! :P
by FinerZ1
Tue 23 May, 2006 08:13
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Installation of a pioneer avic x1r
Replies: 11
Views: 2344

I too was looking into the Pioneer for my Z1. I hadn't even thought about the screen blocking the air vents! :dunce:

Let us know how you get on, if you decide to install it.

ps You can usually find them on eBay for much less than the retail price.

Cheers

Paul
by FinerZ1
Wed 03 May, 2006 17:18
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Summer is here! Time for the top to come off....
Replies: 15
Views: 2604

Summer is here! Time for the top to come off....

Thought I'd take a couple of photos of my car with the Weismann hardtop on before I put it away for the summer. 8-)

Someone mentioned, in another thread, that there were two different models of hardtop. I have no idea which mine is but I have taken a photo of the inside.

Cheers

Paul
by FinerZ1
Sat 15 Apr, 2006 16:32
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Clear Rear Lights
Replies: 102
Views: 24798

Cool!!

The mind boggles thinking what this will be like to drive! :evil:

Where did you source the M3 engine from and was it expensive?

Cheers

Paul
by FinerZ1
Fri 14 Apr, 2006 13:12
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Front Bumper Grille
Replies: 8
Views: 1872

Hi Guys

I live in Muswell Hill, which is pretty close to Finchley, and have only ever seen a couple of Z1s locally.

Maybe we should arrange to meet up sometime.

Cheers

Paul
by FinerZ1
Mon 27 Feb, 2006 08:29
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Clear Rear Lights
Replies: 102
Views: 24798

Count me in for the indicators too!!

I would also be very interested in your engine swap Senna as I'm seriously thinking about beefing up my Z1 in the near future.

Cheers

Paul
by FinerZ1
Thu 23 Feb, 2006 13:18
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: BMW Z 1 Hardtop Wiesmann on eBay Germany
Replies: 8
Views: 2410

Hi

I have a Weismann hardtop on my car. It has the padded leather interior but no sound system extras or lights.

I'll be posting some pictures in the next few days showing the interior and exterior.

Cheers

Paul
by FinerZ1
Mon 30 Jan, 2006 12:58
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Induction ideas
Replies: 4
Views: 1378

Hi guys,

I'm curious to know what sort of difference you experienced by fitting the Induction Kit and K&N filter.

I'm looking to tweak the performance of my Z1 and would be interested in the details, cost, reliability etc of these mods.

Much appreciated.

Paul
by FinerZ1
Tue 20 Dec, 2005 20:18
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Electric Mirrors
Replies: 22
Views: 3924

I have had exactly the same problem with my fuse blowing every time I try to move the mirrors via the switch.

The BMW dealer spent half and hour trying to find the cause but to no avail.

I've just lived with it for the last 4 years!

Let me know if you find the answer!

Cheers

Paul
by FinerZ1
Tue 13 Dec, 2005 10:10
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Nice to see a Z1 on track
Replies: 12
Views: 2029

Nice photos! I have the Weismann Hardtop too on my Z1. I think it's one of the few hardtops that actually make the car look better. Monaco in one day huh? I drove mine down to the South of France in one day and all I can say is....take a nice comfy cushion! Backside was completely dead after 15 hour...

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