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Wed 31 Jan, 2007 12:44
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: any guitar players out there?
Replies: 36
Views: 3082

If anybody in the Manchester area is interested, please read the contents of an email for an event at a local club (local to manchester), all welcome, from email from Andy at Acoustic Attitude - "Official Taylor Guitar demonstrator to the UK, Mr. Pete Smith, is demonstrating and teaching at Aco...
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Wed 31 Jan, 2007 11:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: any guitar players out there?
Replies: 36
Views: 3082

Wow Alfie....didnt know you was a guitar player, yet alone gigging, tell us more. I notice some of you guys re talking about banjos' and yukelele's, I am currently considering buying a bouzouki, now that would be interesting. We should start up a virtual Zed band, err.....maybe Em Zed and the Roadst...
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Mon 29 Jan, 2007 13:03
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Z4M Wheels on a Z3M!
Replies: 9
Views: 1640

I agree with c_w, back end on the Z4 rim looks wrong.
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Sat 11 Nov, 2006 20:47
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: any guitar players out there?
Replies: 36
Views: 3082

MW- wrote:Hi, I have managed to fit a Gibson LP and an Ibanez RG

Oooh!!! Show-off :lol:

I am just learning to play, bought a Stagg electro acoustic. My car is under cover at the minute but as soon as i get the cover off i'll try it.

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Thu 26 Oct, 2006 08:27
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: VANOS FAILURE -- Z3M Roadster -- PLEASE HELP
Replies: 14
Views: 1502

Sounds like a real nightmare.

I hope you get it sorted.



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Wed 11 Oct, 2006 19:58
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Anyone used BMTec in Manchester?
Replies: 4
Views: 723

Speak to Auto-tech at Sale, ask for Tony. These guys are excellent.
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Sun 08 Oct, 2006 20:40
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: The Great Dales Drive - Sat 14th Oct 2006
Replies: 40
Views: 4606

I'd be up for this if it was on Sunday. Saturday is no good for me.


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Sun 01 Oct, 2006 20:57
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Northern Highlights
Replies: 32
Views: 7408

Wow....what a tremendous 2 days. The roads and the runs were the best ever, Well done Stu! Tight twisties, long fast straights, got airborne and sideways once or twice :twisted: The food was excellent, every plate was empty after we had finished. Again thanks Stu and Sylv for 2 very good 3 course me...
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Thu 10 Aug, 2006 13:57
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Rear bumper respray.
Replies: 8
Views: 2033

Thanks for the replys. I will have to call into a bodyshop and get them to give me a quote.

I'll keep you posted (I sort an image out later).



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Thu 10 Aug, 2006 11:12
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Rear bumper respray.
Replies: 8
Views: 2033

Rear bumper respray.

Hi, A heavy gate at work has been blown open and hit the rear bumper of the ///M. It now has a small "hole" about 20mm long by 4mm high. The bumper is plastic so can it be filled and sprayed? Anybody know roughly howm much a bumper respray would cost? The colour is Estoril Blue. Regards, T...
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Mon 26 Jun, 2006 12:02
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Northwest meet - It's was last Sunday!!!
Replies: 140
Views: 16853

Thanks to Marvellous and TrickyB for organising. Good turn out and good weather.

Well done :)



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Thu 22 Jun, 2006 11:19
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: Thank you Adrian Flux.
Replies: 1
Views: 965

Thank you Adrian Flux.

I decided to own up to "modding my car" and notified Adrian Flux that I have fitted a strut brace. No extra cost :D excellent. Although my excess has gone up by £50.

Most pleased.



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Wed 21 Jun, 2006 07:12
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Any Z's from the Altrincham area?
Replies: 18
Views: 2623

Which route / time are you taking to get to the run this weekend Calbens?




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Sat 17 Jun, 2006 13:54
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Northwest meet - It's was last Sunday!!!
Replies: 140
Views: 16853

Woooohoooooooo!!!!


Washed the car today and took it out for a good blast. I dont know if its all in the mind, but after putting on the strut brace i am sure i am taking them corners much much faster :twisted:


I think i will put the cover on the car now for next weekend.




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Fri 16 Jun, 2006 00:35
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Any Z's from the Altrincham area?
Replies: 18
Views: 2623

i am only a stones throw away, near manchester airport.



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Wed 31 May, 2006 10:15
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Beware!!! uk.yell.com are clamping ///M cars.
Replies: 5
Views: 988

Beware!!! uk.yell.com are clamping ///M cars.

Don't beleive me?? Go have a look at uk.yell.com and you will see for yourself :shock: :lol:

Wonde if its anyone we know?


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Thu 04 May, 2006 07:17
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Folding Frame Corrosion
Replies: 3
Views: 488

Didn't Stu have a similar issue with his roof?




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Wed 03 May, 2006 22:10
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Warranty Group Buy 2006 - Please Read If You Have Signed Up
Replies: 7
Views: 1150

I sortof agree with you there Gazza mate. But there was a certain number needed to get the discount so credit to Roadster for organising and having the patience.


Cheers,


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Tue 02 May, 2006 08:11
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: CarPC for Roadster, any insights on installation?
Replies: 22
Views: 3484

Erha... Hi, On this pc, it is not 12v. The power requirement for this pc is 19v. You need a specific kind of power supply. Not one that just provides power, but it also starts up the pc on the turn of the igintion and shuts down the pc into hibernation after a set period of time when you turn off yo...
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Mon 01 May, 2006 12:04
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: CarPC for Roadster, any insights on installation?
Replies: 22
Views: 3484

My car pc is for sale on ebay at the minute if anybody is interested. Ignore the ebay bit about me selling the car, that was just for ebay. The real reason i am selling is that i am returning the car back to stock. I will do a new car-pc build in my second car, renault laguna. I have had this pc set...
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Thu 27 Apr, 2006 09:04
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Northwest meet - It's was last Sunday!!!
Replies: 140
Views: 16853

I am definite, especially if its a Sunday. I can do all those dates. Sounds good so far.


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Wed 26 Apr, 2006 19:38
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Post Pictures of Any Upgraded Alloy wheels (for future poll)
Replies: 37
Views: 4942

Excelent site for anybody wanting to change the wheels on an ///M. Loads of wheels i have never seen before.


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Wed 26 Apr, 2006 18:47
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: New Roof
Replies: 20
Views: 1672

Very interesting. How much approx. is a new roof in blue?



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Wed 26 Apr, 2006 18:44
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Ever had one of those weeks!
Replies: 15
Views: 1220

Which dealer was that Andy?
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Thu 20 Apr, 2006 00:20
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: New Z3 Owner
Replies: 19
Views: 1628

I am not sure if they are metal clips. When i removed my stereo from the previous Z, those holes were alan bolts. They needed unscrewing by a very small alan key.


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Wed 19 Apr, 2006 18:08
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: S Reg //MR £19500
Replies: 20
Views: 1575

I am with you Graham.
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Wed 19 Apr, 2006 06:29
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: 20k miler or 70k miler
Replies: 12
Views: 1213

In December 2004 i bought a 98 ///M with 14000 on the clock. After owning it for 17 months here are the problems i came across. Firstly, the car looked by the service record to have been serviced regularly. I think it had had, oil, oil, insp1, oil, in 6 years. Also the fluids etc had ben changed twi...
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Wed 12 Apr, 2006 20:06
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: saving money, fitting a rear window your self
Replies: 7
Views: 1631

hmmmmm.....flintshire is only an hour away :lol: :lol:

How much was the plastic kit? My roof is looking a little tatty, but i just think a new window with the fabric tooked in neatly and some blue renovo would make it like brand new.

Where did you buy the window from.

Cheers.


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Wed 12 Apr, 2006 19:50
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Legal number plates?
Replies: 21
Views: 1290

Same here alfie, my show plates are for shows only :roll: Funny thing is, i was stopped once, years ago, in an area i never usually go to and was told to sort my number plate out. This was shortly after puuting the plate on. I ignored the warning and carried on with my slightly misplaced but still v...
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Wed 05 Apr, 2006 09:43
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Clear Windblocker
Replies: 27
Views: 1815

I have the same one fitted. I bought it to replace the standard mesh. Overall all it is a good little deflector. It can flex back/forwards a little a speed. The main benefit to the clear deflector is the visibility. I think the mesh is slightly better at bocking wind though, imho.



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Mon 03 Apr, 2006 08:24
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Gaydon photos
Replies: 79
Views: 13880

A good day out and a nice quick first drive. Thanks to JAY for organising. Thanks to Phil for leading group one and Gary sweeping up at the back.


I dont think i have seen that many Z's in one place before.


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Tue 28 Mar, 2006 06:25
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Sad news
Replies: 107
Views: 8622

My 1.9 Auto caught me out a few times on roundabouts too. I have never had the same trouble in the ///M though. Both cars without TC as well.


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Fri 24 Mar, 2006 10:14
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Growling from my vanos??
Replies: 11
Views: 1139

Did the vanos recall apply to all ///M roadsters and coupes? If so, how do i find out if mines had the recall, and what is the recall number/reference (if there is such a thing).



Cheers,




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Wed 22 Mar, 2006 14:59
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Hardtops & Insurance
Replies: 8
Views: 706

If it came to a claim though, the insurance would argue a car without h/top is worth less than a car with, so you might find yourself out of pocket to the cost of a h/top. I had the same argument with First Alternative when i told them i was fitting a traction control kit and they said "that'll...
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Wed 22 Mar, 2006 12:34
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: 2006 Britballrun... 1000 Mile UK Road Trip... Aug Bank Hol
Replies: 7
Views: 2150

Interested in the drive and getting sponsership.......... but isn't the National BMW meet at Gaydon on at the same time??? I didn't know thats when Gaydon was. I went to the Gaydon show last year. I do fancy giving this Britballrun a bash though. Are you up for it JAY? It starts and finishes in the...
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Wed 22 Mar, 2006 12:00
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: 2006 Britballrun... 1000 Mile UK Road Trip... Aug Bank Hol
Replies: 7
Views: 2150

:D Enquiry made! Work has already offered to pay the entry fee and fuel in way of sponsorship. :shock: Extremely kind gesture. I have asked the organisers for other info re: sponsors, where to get stickers made, insurance etc. We may have a zroadster.net entry. Is anybody else considering entering? ...
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Thu 02 Mar, 2006 20:46
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: Free Microsoft Pen Drive anybody??
Replies: 12
Views: 2431

Free Microsoft Pen Drive anybody??

http://www.microsoft.com//windowsxp/mys ... fault.mspx

Click the picture of the pen-drive on the right hand side of the page.





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Tue 28 Feb, 2006 14:30
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Movie Star
Replies: 24
Views: 1916

I caught a few minutes of a show on one of the reality channels called Lookalike Agency. There's a Brosnan lookalike who does stunt shows as a lookalike and he uses a Atlanta blue Z with a registration of J 80ND J



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Thu 23 Feb, 2006 19:01
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Movie Star
Replies: 24
Views: 1916

I thought it was a black ///M, definitely an ///M.
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Thu 23 Feb, 2006 18:59
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Part Number Experts!!
Replies: 3
Views: 644

You need to purchase some different locating lugs, they are slightly longer. So, when you have the wind deflector on, it hooks at the front with the elasticated straps and hooks over the lugs at the back. With the standard lugs, the wind deflector will keep slipping off, not really a problem, it jus...
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Thu 23 Feb, 2006 18:53
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Alarm problem
Replies: 6
Views: 826

Mine did that, and it was the bonnet switch. It looked like there was some kind of grommet was missing on the underside of the bonnet where it would normally push the switch. I made a slight modification and now the switch pushes properly and no extended 3rd beep. TO test if it is the bonnet, pop th...
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Thu 23 Feb, 2006 10:01
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: Installation Ease
Replies: 10
Views: 1967

Arc welders, grinders etc.... Wish we all had a full warehouse of tools and gadgets at our disposal. Good work Paul.



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Thu 23 Feb, 2006 00:38
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Z Gathering 2nd April. Menus Page 3
Replies: 252
Views: 31676

Phil, You are right. It was published in the aftershow club mag. At least it wasn't a Z'er, think it was somebody in a E36. Stu, yes we did have fun :twisted: The lead car that took us round started out by saying he was going to take it easy to see how safe it was. Well he did, and we took it even e...
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Wed 22 Feb, 2006 20:09
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Z Gathering 2nd April. Menus Page 3
Replies: 252
Views: 31676

Don't forget, Gaydon is home to 34miles of Aston Martin test track. At the BMW show last year, a few of us got to take the Z's round the track. I personally got upto speeds of 130-ish and 3 laps of the 4mile track that we were allowed on. Any chance of organising another couple of laps? I think it w...
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Wed 22 Feb, 2006 09:41
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Camera database with pictures of offenders
Replies: 1
Views: 473

Camera database with pictures of offenders

Following the Government's freedom of information act you can now get access to speed camera offences registered in the last 12 months. Did you know that every time your car goes past a speed camera, even 1mph over the set limit it is registered and put on a database? You only get a ticket if you ar...
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Tue 21 Feb, 2006 16:50
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Cheap red hardtop on eBay, ends soon
Replies: 9
Views: 1121

Well spotted Biggus....make sure you read these dodgy auctions :roll:
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Tue 21 Feb, 2006 15:17
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Cheap red hardtop on eBay, ends soon
Replies: 9
Views: 1121

:shock: :shock: That was cheap!!
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Tue 21 Feb, 2006 09:54
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Z Gathering 2nd April. Menus Page 3
Replies: 252
Views: 31676

A couple of guys might be following me down. A saphire back E46 330CI convertible and a silver E36 328i convertible. The E46 owner is looking to buy a Z in june/july. Do you need more details of these guys Jay?


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Tue 21 Feb, 2006 08:59
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Go slow: police win the right to camouflage speed cameras
Replies: 13
Views: 1016

Go slow: police win the right to camouflage speed cameras

Thats right, as of 2007, police will no longer be required to make speed cameras visible.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0, ... 89,00.html




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Mon 20 Feb, 2006 21:06
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Z Gathering 2nd April. Menus Page 3
Replies: 252
Views: 31676

Graham,

More mod??? have you got shares in Hamann yet :lol:



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