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It looks like a toll road card holder, is the car a Japanese import?
Mine had a similar one which carefully peeled off and the wires disconnected behind the center console.
Dave.

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I've just been researching winter tyres and wheels for my Golf TDI and found a few videos on YouTube showing the effects of fitting to one axle only ( getting going is OK but braking and steering is severely compromised) and along with insurance implications, I came to the conclusion that it will be...

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mine had the black metal trim which was getting pitted Just a thought Tim, if you still have it and want to sell, maybe it could be chromed as they seem to be completely unavailable, I've tried lots of places, even the US, who say they are stocked then after ordering they email to say they don't ha...

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When I first started driving almost 50 years ago, rear wheel drive was the norm and somehow we managed to get around without the benefit of special tyres in the sometimes severe winters (particularly in the Pennines where I then lived). I don’t think we were better drivers then, I think that tyres i...

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I can thoroughly recommend these but maybe hard to get in size to fit Z3

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I'm looking at VREDESTEIN QUATRAC 3 all season tyres as doing some research they came out tops compared to some all winter tyres. I've just been doing the same (for my Golf tdi) and came to a similar conclusion, based on many reviews and speaking to folk who are using them all year round who find t...

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Robert, my problem is that I cannot get the bootlid to open or close with the central locking. I thought that was Tez's problem as well, but hurriedly read the post during my lunch, so I could have got the wrong end of the stick! Bonzo If it's any help, with mine if I turn the key in the boot lock ...

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I know this has been discussed before but what a difference after filling up with non supermarket fuel! I've succumbed to a few 5p off vouchers for Tesco fuel in the last few fill ups and gradually come to notice a drop of in performance though I thought I was imagining it. Being low on fuel today I...

DC

I use 19inch on both sides and find this much better than the original 20inch.
I've decreased recommended wiper lengths by an inch on several cars I've owned in the past and mainly found it to be an improvement.
Dave.

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I bought a Bosch S5008 a few months ago from car batteries on line, see

http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... 11#p316011

£72 with 5 year guarantee and free delivery, they seem to still be the same price.

Dave

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This might help to ID your engine

http://users.belgacom.net/bmw_z3/bmw_z3_engines.htm

Dave

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Robin wrote:First rate dyes, cleaner & leather food available here
http://www.liquidleather.com/

I would second that, worked well for me.
Dave.

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These are available again for around £17 inc postage if anyone missed them last time. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Genuine-Car-Front-Floor-Storage-Parcel-Net-E36-3-Series-Z3-51472491097-/170777969486?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item27c329034e Also for Z4 at same price http://www.e...

DC

Well done to all concerned in the transfer, it's great to know that 13 years of top class information and advice is now safe.
Thanks to you all.
Dave.

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Thanks for that, I should have thought of posting there as well.
Dave.

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Recently bought this: BOSCH S5 12V, capacity 77Ah, cold test current 780A 5 years warranty. http://www.carbatteriesonline.co.uk/ at Sutton Auto Factors (Car Batteries On Line) £72.50 inc delivery seems like a good price if anyone is looking for one. Free delivery, even to the Scottish Highlands. Dave.

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Glad it was some help, the tyres are Bridgestone Playz, Summer tyres which are only available in Japan. The size is 205/60/R15/91H. I considered changing the wheels but as the deeper tyres are good for the bumpy roads around here and I don't get any tramlining, I'm sticking with them. Not sure whic...

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Glad it was some help, the tyres are Bridgestone Playz, Summer tyres which are only available in Japan. The size is 205/60/R15/91H. I considered changing the wheels but as the deeper tyres are good for the bumpy roads around here and I don't get any tramlining, I'm sticking with them. Not sure which...

DC

They look a lot like mine, style 36 z line

http://felgenkatalog.auto-treff.com/

Dave

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I did mine easily without removing the seats though mine are leatherette, it may not be so easy or possible with leather seats. After removing the foam and hard back insert there was just enough room to get my hand in to remove the old fixings then I used a ring spanner to push the new circlips firm...

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I have a 255x40 Eagle F1 tyre that is only slightly worn, but has been hanging around wasting space for about 3 years. It would be worth checking the actual date of manufacture which is part of the dot number. Lots of info on the web on how to do this. Tyres can be old stock when you buy them, much...

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Trevsky wrote:it's only a 1.9 with original pepper pot wheels .

Nothing wrong with that!

I'm keeping the wheels as they are good for the roads round here.

Dave, 1946, not the oldest but hope to be someday.

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I'm not in need of one at the moment but as I intend to keep my Z for a long time I thought it would be worth getting one as inevitably I'm likely to need one at some stage. I think I may be better getting one from Bavarian Dominator even at almost double the price as they are a known reputable comp...

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As swamper says, it's easier than it looks, just a bit fiddly. I think there are a few posts about it. One that helped me:- http://www.unofficialbmw.com/e36/interior/z3_lets_remove_door_panel.html You don't need a special tool for removing the panels, just something thin and wide between the panel a...

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Just wondered if anyone has bought one of these from these sellers, seems very cheap. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/B800-SRS-Airbag-Light-Reset-Scan-Tool-BMW-E36-E46-/140598907281?pt=UK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item20bc591191 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-B800-SRS-Airbag-Scanner-Reset-Tool-/2...

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May give you a few ideas
http://engine-codes.com/p0170.html
Dave

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It could well be the air con, mine had an odd smell when I first got it which seemed to be the a/c as everything was bone dry and no leaks. It smelt musty when I got in the car and slightly worse when I used the blower. I used one of those cans of air con cleaner, Comma brand if I remember correctly...

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Well worth fitting to driving side as well at that price, really useful extra storage space.
Takes 5 minutes to fit as si-forks explained and could be removed in future without leaving marks.
Dave.

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Sorry to hear that BonBon, I got a set at the same time as you and from the same source, ebay 350253426960. Mine are still perfect after 18 months, maybe you were supplied with bad ones or perhaps they are only OK in a cooler climate? They are still for sale at around a fiver and as they are so quic...

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Cheap and cheerful but excellent value and quality.

JVC KD-R311 Car Stereo CD/MP3/WMA Front Aux Input

On Amazon at the moment at £51-99.
Fitted one a few months since and does all I need, red dimmable lighting and looks fine when fitted.
Dave

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Mike Fishwick wrote:Drill 2 mm holes in the carpet, and screw the fixings in.

Thanks Mike, I thought it would be something like that, similar to floor mat fixings.
Dave.

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si-forks wrote:Can anyone tell me how they fit there is no visible holes on my car

I'm not sure but there will be a way.
I'll post back when I've fitted it.
Dave.

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Strengthening plates... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z3-Reinforcement-plates-E36-E46-M3-/280744793592?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item415db195f8 I fitted these to mine around 18 months back after seeing a photo of someones shock having distorted the floor, ebay Item number: 280744...

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I'm just being greedy, there's one on the passenger side already, this is for the driving side.
I wonder if these are the last stock?
Dave.

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Thanks a lot Alec, good find.
I've ordered one and so far 4 left.
Dave.

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Off Topic DC, got any more pics of the Morgan? Cheers, Hundreds, but I'd better not post them here! well, just a couple then.. http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/willowclegg/Morgan/AtCraiggowrieJuly2004.jpg http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/willowclegg/Morgan/DSCF0017.jpg http://i743.pho...

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Hoping no one would ask that as didn`t want to admit to doing a stupid thing. Have replaced all my badges with carbon fibre. Instead of just sticking a cover over the steering wheel badge I thought I would try to remove it. It attaches by three prongs which bend over behind the back of the cover [a...

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Knowing a considerable amount about the techniques and costs involved in production of an item like this, I feel have to post in defence of Giles pricing of the stickers.. The first sticker will have taken several hours to design and produce and it's normal then to have to sell hundreds before you g...

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should be same as mine.

Dave.

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Referring to the above link I fixed mine "temporarily" about 18 months ago by using a cycle inner tube repair patch (the kind you just peel the back off and stick down) over the rubber plug making sure to cover the joint.
It's an instant cure, looks good and is still keeping water out.
Dave.

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http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=14703

May help a bit.
Dave.

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My OEM hood will do this, so I make sure that the screen has folded horizontally before fully putting the hood down. When you have unclipped the front from the screen, lift it slightly and check the screen is going to fold correctly before putting it down fully. Occasionally it doesn't and I have t...

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I fitted a pair of AR480S Bosch 19" aerotwin retrofit flat last year and they've been great, very little wind noise, no screeching and wipe well for less than £20-00. As in Titan's post I still get a slight overlap on nearside when wipers parked. http://www.wiperblades.co.uk/search/?keyword=AR4...

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si-forks wrote:Hi talking of plugs can anyone recommend a good plug for 97 1.9

http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... park+plugs

Dave.

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maurice the martian wrote:Me and the boss had a nice run out, saw loads of mx5`s,1 Z4, and had a chat to a couple in a morgan,

Where were we

Maurice

Stood by the car.....
looking at Pen y ghent I think from an unusual angle.
Dave.

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Also check that your dipstick is pressed firmly down to seal the hole it goes into, mine runs a bit lumpy on tickover if I leave the dipstick up a fraction.
Dave.

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It's not so much the auto cancellation of the indicators as that I can't see the lights on the dash. Being 6'2" the steering wheel covers them. Roof up it's fine, roof down I can't see or hear them. :oops: I had the same problem with my Morgan and never really solved it to my satisfaction. I t...

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I think the question I would like to ask the guys that SORN their vehicles is why? The winters in the UK are sunnier and drier than the summer........... Fair comment and just what I used to do when I didn't live in the Highlands of Scotland. Morgans are made of wood and aluminium and don't last lo...

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I think you may have to surrender the tax at the end of October to get a refund including November, IIRC when I sorned my Morgan a couple of years ago I think I also lost around the equivalent of a months tax as well as losing the balance of the current month. It may be worth contacting the local DV...

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if you brim the tank petrol leaks out of the filer cap and smells a lot, stop at the first click :zmurf: Or if you don't replace the cap properly, even at two thirds full you get a petrol smell on long left hand bends. Only did it once. petrol smells need attention, you don't get long to get out es...

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