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by Jet
Thu 22 Jun, 2017 09:16
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: A few tech day fotoZ
Replies: 10
Views: 5175

Re: A few tech day fotoZ

jjorj wrote: Wed 21 Jun, 2017 00:06 Yes Jet, many thanks for a great couple of days and your fotoZ are a good reminder.

Cheers, George
Hi George,

Received your email but unable to respond, I keep getting a rejection message.

But I can post items, give me a call as I dont have your number.

JB
by Jet
Mon 19 Jun, 2017 10:43
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: A few tech day fotoZ
Replies: 10
Views: 5175

Re: A few tech day fotoZ

New wing? What side? What was wrong with the old one? Not a lot really ... this wing could easily have been repaired. Two of the torx bolt screw holes had just started to crack, only a very small amount and I'd stopped that with Michaels repair strips. But at the bottom of the wing the car must hav...
by Jet
Mon 19 Jun, 2017 10:42
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: A few tech day fotoZ
Replies: 10
Views: 5175

Re: A few tech day fotoZ

Gazza wrote: Fri 16 Jun, 2017 18:06 I really enjoyed my two days with you guys :D
Thanks for coming down, was good to have Gazza the Great attend one of our events.
Nice one :thumb:
by Jet
Thu 15 Jun, 2017 20:01
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: A few tech day fotoZ
Replies: 10
Views: 5175

Re: A few tech day fotoZ

Looks like a good time was had by all. Sadly I couldn't make this event :bawl: (clashed with a weeks holday) otherwise I'd have been there, as the last one was very informative. New wing being fitted and sprayed on my own car at the moment, will post details and hopefully recommendations soon. Grea...
by Jet
Thu 15 Jun, 2017 18:10
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: A few tech day fotoZ
Replies: 10
Views: 5175

A few tech day fotoZ

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h208/jetl3on/091%201_zpsmmncgjuy.jpg http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h208/jetl3on/090%201_zpsk1gxptcb.jpg http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h208/jetl3on/An%20Album%20of%20Z1s/BMWCC/045_zpsslr7skc6.jpg http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h208/jetl3on/087%201_zpsecd7...
by Jet
Tue 06 Jun, 2017 09:28
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Technical Day 2017?
Replies: 71
Views: 21530

Re: Z1 Technical Day 2017?

Thank to everyone for supporting the event, to Zroadster where most of us met, new faces and old, and to BMW Car Club for sponsoring the member discount.

Very much appreciated.

Jamal
by Jet
Thu 11 May, 2017 20:36
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Rear Lights
Replies: 23
Views: 12729

Re: Rear Lights

Thanks Jet, that is a relief! Can I be impertinent and ask if your humour is also responsible for the March Straight Six cover caption ARE 'FRIENDS' ELECTRIC ? I would expect very few readers would have understood the origin. Further I could find no relevant link to any relevant magazine content wh...
by Jet
Thu 11 May, 2017 20:25
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Cable Clip Part Number?
Replies: 7
Views: 3403

Re: Cable Clip Part Number?

picture or location?
by Jet
Tue 02 May, 2017 13:39
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Rear Lights
Replies: 23
Views: 12729

Re: Rear Lights

Pat Slade wrote:Jet.

What are you on?
Have you looked at BMW Classic Parts.de?

Perhaps I am not in tune with your sense of humour!

Pat
Its the latter Pat :wink:
by Jet
Tue 02 May, 2017 08:09
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Technical Day 2017?
Replies: 71
Views: 21530

Re: Z1 Technical Day 2017?

Update:

Everyone who expressed an interest were added to an email distribution list and should have been receiving emails from me over the past 2 weeks, with booking instructions, hotel information etc, drop me an email if not received.

Not long now, cant wait.
by Jet
Tue 02 May, 2017 08:05
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Technical Day 2017?
Replies: 71
Views: 21530

Re: Z1 Technical Day 2017?

Gazza wrote:Is this a 2 day 'course' or same thing each day ?
2 days Mr G.
by Jet
Mon 24 Apr, 2017 16:45
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Rear Lights
Replies: 23
Views: 12729

Re: Rear Lights

Nah, its about £100.

I'll give you £200 :wink:
by Jet
Wed 12 Apr, 2017 17:19
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Techno Classica, Essen
Replies: 7
Views: 3401

Re: Techno Classica, Essen

Green Genie wrote:
Jet wrote:
That was a very good move GG, does it still have the purple bit in the pattern?
What this bit?

Image

Yes still intacto :D
Aye, thats the one! :D
by Jet
Wed 12 Apr, 2017 17:18
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Techno Classica, Essen
Replies: 7
Views: 3401

Re: Techno Classica, Essen

kruisn wrote:Great photos TJS. Very rare car out here in N.Z. I have heard of one but have not seen it. They are very pretty and unique. Thanks for posting. :cheers
Griffin Motorsport converted 6 to RHD for a NZ customer, as lefties weren't allowed back then. (might have been 5)

That still the case?
by Jet
Mon 10 Apr, 2017 21:50
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Techno Classica, Essen
Replies: 7
Views: 3401

Re: Techno Classica, Essen

all had baggy seat bottoms Nice pictures Tony, thanks for posting. Sooooo glad I had my seats recovered when the Fun Gelb material was available :D That was a very good move GG, does it still have the purple bit in the pattern? Unusual colour to insert, something to do with the magic violet I imagi...
by Jet
Mon 10 Apr, 2017 21:44
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Bicester Scramble
Replies: 10
Views: 5205

Re: Bicester Scramble

I hope I can get there, but may be a stretch...
by Jet
Thu 06 Apr, 2017 14:20
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Looks for all kinds of parts to fix our Z1 1989
Replies: 12
Views: 4200

Re: Looks for all kinds of parts to fix our Z1 1989

1autobahn1 wrote:bought car with front end damage, have the car very close to being done but we need front bumper and reinforcement.
would love to find someone with some spare parts
PM your number, might have something, needs repainting though.
by Jet
Thu 06 Apr, 2017 14:15
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: London congestion charges
Replies: 11
Views: 7547

Re: London congestion charges

Less than 7% are private cars in central London, so very little will change. Are diesels to blame or is it the scapegoat for the fact the sheer volume of cars in London has increased and traffic has slowed to less than 10mph? Thousands bought diesels on the advice of GOV, apparently they were effici...
by Jet
Tue 14 Mar, 2017 17:14
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Technical Day 2017?
Replies: 71
Views: 21530

Re: Z1 Technical Day 2017?

Hi Jamal, Hope all you chaps are well. Am I too late to join the party? I enjoyed the 2014 tech day and the June dates may suit me. I wouldn't be able to do the May ones as in France for rally then. Planning on taking the Z1 back to France at Easter but plans can change. Regards, George Red Interio...
by Jet
Tue 14 Mar, 2017 09:23
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Technical Day 2017?
Replies: 71
Views: 21530

Re: Z1 Technical Day 2017?

This should land in your inbox gents.

StevieMillar - can I have your email address?

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by Jet
Mon 20 Feb, 2017 14:43
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Z3M Exhaust?
Replies: 3
Views: 3333

Z3M Exhaust?

Anyone have or know where I can find a knackered Z3M rear original exhaust, left and right, appreciate a PM or email.

Required for measuring.

Thanks

Jet
by Jet
Thu 16 Feb, 2017 13:21
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Technical Day 2017?
Replies: 71
Views: 21530

Re: Z1 Technical Day 2017?

Hi Chaps and sorry for being late onto this post. It has been a while since my last confession :-) I cannot do May 20th, as we are out of the country. Other than the week immediately following that (not back yet) and the Le Mans 24 dates June 15th to 19th inclusive, I would move heaven and earth to...
by Jet
Thu 16 Feb, 2017 13:18
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Rubber hose at base of dipstick tube
Replies: 4
Views: 2524

Re: Rubber hose at base of dipstick tube

I might have to jump in on this Pat, although it has stopped its not likely to get better with age, whats this seller shipping cost?
by Jet
Tue 07 Feb, 2017 16:13
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Technical Day 2017?
Replies: 71
Views: 21530

Re: Z1 Technical Day 2017?

Thank you Jet LHD has been v easy so far, but I am re-running in the engine after 5 years SORN, so haven't tried to overtake anything yet. The early miles have taken a bit of toll on the doors tho' - leaving them open has led to scratches already. Any top tips on how to avoid this? (keep them v. cl...
by Jet
Mon 30 Jan, 2017 19:07
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Technical Day 2017?
Replies: 71
Views: 21530

Re: Z1 Technical Day 2017?

Jet has kindly pointed out that if I am to join you on the technical day, I should at least introduce myself first (thank you Jet). Firstly, a pre-Christmas rush of blood is how I came to join the Z1 owners group. I'd fancied them since university, saw one for sale at Munich Legends and managed to ...
by Jet
Mon 30 Jan, 2017 18:32
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Technical Day 2017?
Replies: 71
Views: 21530

Re: Z1 Technical Day 2017?

Well spotted Pat, this is why I'm leaving the admin to someone else.

It is Saturday 3rd to Sunday 4th..
by Jet
Mon 30 Jan, 2017 10:36
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Technical Day 2017?
Replies: 71
Views: 21530

Re: Z1 Technical Day 2017?

Costs: For transparency and security, all funding will go via the BMWCC club office, they will ensure everything is paid for and we contribute towards it as per previous arrangement. Venue Hire - Confirmed Costs - TBC Host expenses - TBC Equipment - TBC Sustenance - TBC Rene is looking forward to it...
by Jet
Mon 30 Jan, 2017 10:24
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Technical Day 2017?
Replies: 71
Views: 21530

Re: Z1 Technical Day 2017?

TJS wrote:J
I was suggesting if it was possible to time set aside for Insurance inspection sometime during the Tech Weekend. Thanks for confirming the 2/3 June
Cheers

TJS
Knowing your car, I can do it sleep walking, consider it done :)
by Jet
Tue 24 Jan, 2017 17:53
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Technical Day 2017?
Replies: 71
Views: 21530

Re: Z1 Technical Day 2017?

TJ Et Al,

Date-wise our host would prefer June 3-4th due to other commitments.
I trust this is convenient for everyone. Agenda to be published at a later date.

JB

Re valuation, no problem, next week would work.
by Jet
Mon 23 Jan, 2017 13:36
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Technical Day 2017?
Replies: 71
Views: 21530

Re: Z1 Technical Day 2017?

Sam
ChrisS
Jeff
Steviemillar
Felix
Barry V
Keith
Gary k
Pat
Ivor
Paul F
Roger

ChrisH - Mr Corvette, you still interested?
by Jet
Thu 19 Jan, 2017 15:33
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Gearbox Oil
Replies: 22
Views: 16183

Re: Z1 Gearbox Oil

Is there anything better than the Mobil SHC 630 mentioned in the handbook? ChrisS Yes, dont drive with a cold engine and gearbox, always let it sit idling for a few minutes and gently massage the gears as the temperature rises, its usually 1st gear the most problematic, but thats normal, try going ...
by Jet
Fri 13 Jan, 2017 13:02
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Technical Day 2017?
Replies: 71
Views: 21530

Re: Z1 Technical Day 2017?

Green Genie wrote:
Jet wrote:
Available dates from venue are June 3/4 or May 20/21.
Jamal, I see the original dates have now changed. I'm able to make the revised May date 20/21 but can't make the June 3/4

Is the venue same as last time?
Sorry about that, I'm governed by the venue, same as last time.
by Jet
Thu 12 Jan, 2017 21:24
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Technical Day 2017?
Replies: 71
Views: 21530

Re: Z1 Technical Day 2017?

Sam
ChrisS
ChrisH
Jeff
Steviemillar
Barry V
Keith
Gary k
Pat
Felix


Available dates from venue are June 3/4 or May 20/21.
by Jet
Thu 12 Jan, 2017 08:20
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Technical Day 2017?
Replies: 71
Views: 21530

Re: Z1 Technical Day 2017?

Sam
ChrisS
ChrisH
Jeff
Steviemillar
Barry V
Keith
Gary k
Pat
Felix
by Jet
Wed 11 Jan, 2017 21:50
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Technical Day 2017?
Replies: 71
Views: 21530

Re: Z1 Technical Day 2017?

Sam
ChrisS
ChrisH
Jeff
Steviemillar
Barry V
Keith
Gary k
by Jet
Wed 11 Jan, 2017 15:05
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Technical Day 2017?
Replies: 71
Views: 21530

Re: Z1 Technical Day 2017?

A show of hands if you are still interested in this event please, to get an idea of numbers. Please edit the list below.

Felix
Sam
ChrisS
ChrisH
Jeff
Steviemillar
Barry V
by Jet
Tue 10 Jan, 2017 10:30
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Technical Day 2017?
Replies: 71
Views: 21530

Re: Z1 Technical Day 2017?

Gents,

Moving this forwards, can I get a show of hands if you are still interested in this event please, to get an idea of numbers.
Please edit the list below.

Felix
Sam
ChrisS
ChrisH
Jeff
by Jet
Thu 22 Dec, 2016 01:44
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Limited Edition Roadster
Replies: 11
Views: 5803

Re: Limited Edition Roadster

TJS wrote:... cue Jamal to change and update the "2014 Events" sticky !!
Admin, can you do the honours please.
by Jet
Mon 19 Dec, 2016 15:52
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Limited Edition Roadster
Replies: 11
Views: 5803

Re: Limited Edition Roadster

How do I find these gems TJ? The price just keeps going up, see you all in 2017.
by Jet
Mon 19 Dec, 2016 15:43
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1s Spotted at BMW Centenary Celebrations September 2016
Replies: 3
Views: 2224

Re: Z1s Spotted at BMW Centenary Celebrations September 2016

Must have been a good trip, great photos, any UK cars in attendance?
by Jet
Fri 09 Dec, 2016 15:37
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Looks for all kinds of parts to fix our Z1 1989
Replies: 12
Views: 4200

Re: Looks for all kinds of parts to fix our Z1 1989

1autobahn1 wrote:i know it's a hard one to find but a front bumper complete or the reinforcement (z1)
Bumpers are NLA I found out from Ivor, Rene also looking for parts, What happened why it needs such extensive repairs?
by Jet
Sat 12 Nov, 2016 20:21
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Looks for all kinds of parts to fix our Z1 1989
Replies: 12
Views: 4200

Re: Looks for all kinds of parts to fix our Z1 1989

Gazza wrote:
Jet wrote:
Gazza wrote:
Don't you reply to private messages Sir Gazza?
??????? I would if I had one :wink:
I sent a PM some weeks ago, maybe it was an email.....
by Jet
Wed 09 Nov, 2016 17:42
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Looks for all kinds of parts to fix our Z1 1989
Replies: 12
Views: 4200

Re: Looks for all kinds of parts to fix our Z1 1989

Gazza wrote:
pingu wrote:Have you checked RealOEM to compare part numbers with other models.

Shift Boot, for example, may also be fitted to an E30.
Even the shift boot is a different material.
Don't you reply to private messages Sir Gazza?
by Jet
Wed 09 Nov, 2016 17:41
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Looks for all kinds of parts to fix our Z1 1989
Replies: 12
Views: 4200

Re: Looks for all kinds of parts to fix our Z1 1989

Here are some of the big things to start... Shift boot Center console rear section Front bumper complete L/R door skins Front air duct for radiator Right side door complete Right side lower panel Lots of other small things...let me know what you have. Thanks, Sean ......you might just be in luck.
by Jet
Mon 10 Oct, 2016 07:16
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Bicester Scramble
Replies: 10
Views: 5205

Re: Bicester Scramble

There was another, the guy standing right next to me when we all spoke, you even said hello to him :D Saying that, he arrived in an Exige S, so you might not have recognised him. Good show, my first time, getting away took a while, but Bicester in general seems to grind to a halt on Sundays, maybe b...
by Jet
Sat 01 Oct, 2016 19:03
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Bicester Scramble
Replies: 10
Views: 5205

Re: Bicester Scramble

See you there TJ.
by Jet
Thu 29 Sep, 2016 21:33
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Where i can buy body parts & interior for my Z1
Replies: 1
Views: 1298

Re: Where i can buy body parts & interior for my Z1

Welcome to the forum Sandy and congratulations.
I couldn't just have been me wondering what country your flag represents :D

There were not many RHD cars made, it would help if you post some pictures of your car, it will help others help you.
by Jet
Mon 26 Sep, 2016 08:50
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 for sale on Autotrader
Replies: 10
Views: 5680

Re: Z1 for sale on Autotrader

TJS wrote:http://www.nutleysports.co.uk/BMWZ1-TopRed.htm

asking prices are heading in the right direction !

TJS
TJS,

These rises whilst they contribute to the feel-good factor, are only really relevant if your thinking of selling at some point, when would that point be reached to tempt you?

Rgds
JB
by Jet
Sun 11 Sep, 2016 11:12
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Excited! Reviving a z1 that was sleeping for 15 years
Replies: 7
Views: 3192

Re: Excited! Reviving a z1 that was sleeping for 15 years

Sounds interesting, Let's see some pictures?

what happened to the last z1, accident damage that needed parts?