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by Bill-
Wed 24 Aug, 2011 17:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: How many miles this summer so far
Replies: 19
Views: 1089

How many miles this summer so far

I bought My 2.2 on the first of July 2011 & have covered 5346 miles in 7 weeks. Is this a record? :)
by Bill-
Wed 24 Aug, 2011 11:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Headlamp dip change over
Replies: 6
Views: 684

I've just done 3500 miles in France & spain with only 1 litre of oil required. Fantastic roads,

Enjoy roof down driving in 100 degree heat, lovely :)
by Bill-
Mon 22 Aug, 2011 16:59
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Smoother running
Replies: 5
Views: 1024

the 98 octane on the continent is very nice..
by Bill-
Mon 22 Aug, 2011 16:59
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Smoother running
Replies: 5
Views: 1024

:)
by Bill-
Mon 22 Aug, 2011 16:57
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: How Can I Removed Tree Resin Blobs?
Replies: 11
Views: 783

Most tree resins are only soluable in water. So soak with a hot wet towel for a few mins 7 then rub gently with warm water & a soft cloth. it may take a few goes :)
by Bill-
Mon 22 Aug, 2011 15:57
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Leaking Petrol?
Replies: 5
Views: 422

I had a petrol smell whan i first got mine i wasnt doing the cap up properly :shock:
by Bill-
Wed 03 Aug, 2011 19:36
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Are any 1's going to Gaydon
Replies: 11
Views: 2390

so will I BBz149 I'm Going in my Z3 2.2i tomorrow, 1340 miles shortest route See you there ha ha :thumb:
by Bill-
Wed 03 Aug, 2011 05:05
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: My 2.0ltr 6 Cyl For Sale
Replies: 16
Views: 1470

Hey Mouldy its an ///M isn't it :wink:
by Bill-
Mon 01 Aug, 2011 20:15
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Original Spec
Replies: 14
Views: 1518

oops didnt realise it was called Family
by Bill-
Mon 01 Aug, 2011 20:14
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Original Spec
Replies: 14
Views: 1518

have a look here there sre some very similar to your discription


http://users.belgacom.net/bmw_z3/bmw_z3_interior_M.htm
by Bill-
Mon 01 Aug, 2011 17:45
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Vanos rattle solved
Replies: 15
Views: 4183

Oops, sorry. I dont have an M, is it only M related?
by Bill-
Mon 01 Aug, 2011 17:45
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Vanos rattle solved
Replies: 15
Views: 4183

whats a Vanos rattle like I have a small one at about 1500 revs when pulling away..
by Bill-
Sun 31 Jul, 2011 15:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: ABS fault light on
Replies: 12
Views: 1288

Best way to see if its a sensor problem drive down a dirt or loose surface road & apply brakes hard if it judders in quick succession abs is still working.. if car skids you have no ABS goodluck.. :bawl: PS the warning lights do work on BMWs, so its likely you have a prob with abs.. its the brak...
by Bill-
Sun 31 Jul, 2011 15:43
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Headlight Dash Indicator
Replies: 1
Views: 261

No light for dipped beam but, your clocks are lit up if your lights are on, if side lights on & its dark put headlights on or you may Crash.
by Bill-
Sun 31 Jul, 2011 05:24
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: sunday 7th aug
Replies: 22
Views: 2506

will be in Spain in my Z :D
by Bill-
Sun 31 Jul, 2011 05:13
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Polish Results (Auto Glym) pic heavy
Replies: 13
Views: 1329

Nice,
What is the stately pile in the background. Looks Interesting..
by Bill-
Sun 31 Jul, 2011 05:13
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Polish Results (Auto Glym) pic heavy
Replies: 13
Views: 1329

oops
by Bill-
Sat 30 Jul, 2011 21:13
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Water behind fuel flap
Replies: 7
Views: 690

Zed Carer wrote:There is a drain hole at the bottom but in the side rather than the base - this is a LINK to a previous post with a picture.

3rd again :head:
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
by Bill-
Sat 30 Jul, 2011 21:07
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Water behind fuel flap
Replies: 7
Views: 690

Ive seen a thread a while ago.But, Cant find it. Apparently there is a drain hole at the back Inside the fuel cap area. Its that gets blocked & a squirt of gunk & a pipe cleaner clears it, Thereafter just keep an eye on it (this is from memory, I read the thread maybe a month ago. someone wi...
by Bill-
Fri 29 Jul, 2011 20:18
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: re hoops
Replies: 2
Views: 398

They were an Optional extra :(
by Bill-
Thu 28 Jul, 2011 20:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: thinking of buying a z3!!
Replies: 18
Views: 8950

I got one on the first of this month & I'm driving it to southern Spain next week yeeee haaaa :) :)
by Bill-
Thu 28 Jul, 2011 19:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: thinking of buying a z3!!
Replies: 18
Views: 8950

Hi :)
by Bill-
Thu 28 Jul, 2011 18:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Leak ?
Replies: 5
Views: 531

Make sure ther is fluid in the reservoir too & top it up if needed
On mine there are 2 plastic cup shaped vessels under the bonnet
(right front). The one u can unscrew is the power steering fluid. There is a dipstick of sorts
by Bill-
Thu 28 Jul, 2011 18:36
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: July 20-22 2012 - Z Fest
Replies: 128
Views: 20695

where is GayDon (sounds like a mincing Mafia chap)

Count me in to if I'm still alive & with Z :D
by Bill-
Thu 28 Jul, 2011 03:05
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: My old knob just isn't performing as it should...
Replies: 15
Views: 1328

My Mtech gearknob was a bit wobbly from Centre to right.
Yesterday i pulled it off & laid one elastic band curled up in the slot on the gear lever. it was overhanging by about 5 mm both sides. I pushed the gear lever back on & its solid with no movement. simple fix that works well :)
by Bill-
Tue 26 Jul, 2011 17:28
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: spare wheel
Replies: 18
Views: 1750

I have a plug kit, electric pump & spacesaver which I've not looked at. Apparently its a right palaver to get at as well
by Bill-
Mon 25 Jul, 2011 13:04
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: WANTED - to borrow a tonneau cover
Replies: 11
Views: 1269

by Bill-
Mon 25 Jul, 2011 11:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: WANTED - to borrow a tonneau cover
Replies: 11
Views: 1269

I have a Tonneau too I'm near Sevenoak in Kent.
I never use mine. I'm going on Holiday too but my Tonneau takes up most of the boot space & I need the space for luggage so wont be taking mine :|
by Bill-
Sat 23 Jul, 2011 19:17
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Help in buying Z4 i need a cynical view!!
Replies: 21
Views: 1863

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
by Bill-
Sat 23 Jul, 2011 18:46
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Help in buying Z4 i need a cynical view!!
Replies: 21
Views: 1863

yes what happened??
by Bill-
Sat 23 Jul, 2011 18:41
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Front splitter for 2.8?
Replies: 21
Views: 2167

Im thinking about making a mould of these from glassfibre, i could them make a set in about 2 hours rather than a full day. At the moment it would not be practical to make sets from scratch sorry! :( The cost would be to much probably £200 rather than £80 if i make a mould. If i make a mould i coul...
by Bill-
Sat 23 Jul, 2011 07:31
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 Lovers - I you had one wish.......
Replies: 46
Views: 4481

you can get similar on a bike, but get caught with them & you go to prison..
It's happened :shock:
by Bill-
Fri 22 Jul, 2011 20:02
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: :oops: double post
Replies: 2
Views: 227

Dont worry :)
by Bill-
Fri 22 Jul, 2011 20:02
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: :oops: double post
Replies: 2
Views: 227

Dont worry :)
by Bill-
Fri 22 Jul, 2011 19:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 Lovers - I you had one wish.......
Replies: 46
Views: 4481

I like mine just as it is, 8-)
by Bill-
Wed 20 Jul, 2011 19:07
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: 17" BMW MV1 Alloy Wheels
Replies: 3
Views: 1008

:shock:
by Bill-
Wed 20 Jul, 2011 19:05
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Laptop for sale
Replies: 22
Views: 1958

All laptops are Shite :shock:
by Bill-
Wed 20 Jul, 2011 17:59
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: My baby ..... My sexy baby!
Replies: 12
Views: 2169

Hello mate is that a private plate :) I have a 2.2 same colour. Lovely car
by Bill-
Tue 19 Jul, 2011 19:07
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: crankt Sensor now replaced,still not starting well, thougts
Replies: 10
Views: 1644

OBD1 ? OBD2 ? sorry what is that?
by Bill-
Tue 19 Jul, 2011 19:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Passenger door stuck
Replies: 6
Views: 751

Pull twice on the handle & then Kick it hard from the drivers seat..
by Bill-
Tue 19 Jul, 2011 17:08
Forum: Performance
Topic: Derestricted Exhaust
Replies: 19
Views: 6421

It seems like a coincidence to me. loads of bikers do this kind of thing maybe you both had the same Idea :D
by Bill-
Tue 19 Jul, 2011 17:03
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: WANTED: Z3 headlights
Replies: 3
Views: 332

Hi
by Bill-
Mon 18 Jul, 2011 22:57
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 3.0l Automatic Sports
Replies: 12
Views: 1066

yes, good luck with selling Macca
by Bill-
Mon 18 Jul, 2011 18:13
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Help in buying Z4 i need a cynical view!!
Replies: 21
Views: 1863

yessss... a link :wink:
by Bill-
Mon 18 Jul, 2011 15:04
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Help in buying Z4 i need a cynical view!!
Replies: 21
Views: 1863

if they have agreed to meet then so far so good. dont go with any money or you could take a few mates :D
by Bill-
Mon 18 Jul, 2011 15:02
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: annoying rattle
Replies: 16
Views: 3592

Re: annoying rattle

Yup, I have one also on my Z3 1.9 a '98 car. Thanks for the tips. My rattle is also at the back, somewhere, at low revs, when the engine is cold, going over bumps etc. My ignorance: what is a cat? (a catalytic converter and part of the exhaust)? Replacement cat, how much did you pay? I thought it c...
by Bill-
Mon 18 Jul, 2011 13:54
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Help in buying Z4 i need a cynical view!!
Replies: 21
Views: 1863

is there pictures? I answered an ad on Pistonheads which had pictures from another ligit car being sold on ebay
by Bill-
Sun 17 Jul, 2011 08:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: I've seen a creaking clutch thread but cant find it
Replies: 3
Views: 430

I've seen a creaking clutch thread but cant find it

Morning Chaps

After a 4 hr drive the other day, the clutch started creaking, the next day after cooling down it was fine.
I think this is pretty common but cant find a thread I know is out there for a fix,

any ideas chaps :(
by Bill-
Sat 16 Jul, 2011 07:13
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: How much do you like your Z3
Replies: 103
Views: 83039

I'm now a Z owner & love it :o
by Bill-
Thu 14 Jul, 2011 10:36
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Tell us a joke...
Replies: 147
Views: 25383

Evmundo wrote:Was out walking with the wife this morning

She suddenly stopped and removed her shoe complaining about a stone in it

I replied there's about 20 stone in the other so crack on fatty.

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: