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by Alan W
Sun 23 Nov, 2014 15:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Magnetic stone guards
Replies: 3
Views: 587

Magnetic stone guards

Lost one of mine a while back and want to get a new pair of black ones, if memory serves me right the guy who used to make them for everyone has passed the mantle on to someone else, can anyone point me I the right direction? Many thanks..
by Alan W
Sun 09 Nov, 2014 18:05
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Grilled
Replies: 2
Views: 966

Re: Grilled

Great job, well impressed!!!
by Alan W
Fri 07 Nov, 2014 20:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Battery
Replies: 8
Views: 2469

Re: Battery

Thanks guys, helpful as always
by Alan W
Fri 07 Nov, 2014 13:30
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Battery
Replies: 8
Views: 2469

Re: Battery

THANKS
by Alan W
Fri 07 Nov, 2014 10:31
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Battery
Replies: 8
Views: 2469

Battery

Car had a flat battery after being left in garage for 3 weeks, I don't think I left anything switched on but I've now been trickle charging for a couple of days and will have a go later and see how it goes. If I haven't left anything on to cause a drain is this an early sign of a defective battery? ...
by Alan W
Sat 01 Nov, 2014 09:10
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: new wheels
Replies: 4
Views: 1167

Re: new wheels

Never seen that style before, really nice and really suit the car, nice upgrade!!
by Alan W
Sun 19 Oct, 2014 20:09
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: The last time...
Replies: 15
Views: 2711

The last time...

Gave Gloria a clean today and then went for a little drive and I couldn't help by wonder whether that would be the last 'roof down' drive this year...

Image
by Alan W
Wed 08 Oct, 2014 17:14
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: BBS STYLING 42 17
Replies: 11
Views: 4457

Re: BBS STYLING 42 17

Where do you live?
by Alan W
Fri 19 Sep, 2014 18:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Battery in key fob
Replies: 3
Views: 1285

Re: Battery in key fob

Thanks guys, all much appreciated..
by Alan W
Fri 19 Sep, 2014 09:43
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Battery in key fob
Replies: 3
Views: 1285

Battery in key fob

The remote buttons in one of my keys is getting a bit 'lazy' so I'm going to change the battery, before I do so can anyone tell me whether this is simply an old one out / new one in job or do I have to reprogram the key after? Oh, and does anyone know what battery it takes? Many thanks Alan
by Alan W
Mon 15 Sep, 2014 22:12
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Photos
Replies: 11
Views: 1609

Re: Photos

Always use auto glym tyre dressing under the bonnet... got that tip from the previous owner :)
by Alan W
Mon 15 Sep, 2014 20:14
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Photos
Replies: 11
Views: 1609

Re: Photos

These were taken on a budget Canon SLR which I used because my expensive one was being repaired (but I had a good lens on it which makes a big difference).
by Alan W
Mon 15 Sep, 2014 12:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Photos
Replies: 11
Views: 1609

Re: Photos

:)
by Alan W
Sun 14 Sep, 2014 21:11
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Photos
Replies: 11
Views: 1609

Photos

Was trying out a new camera body the other day so decided to use Gloria as the model... Just thought I'd share with other Z3oholics... http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag124/alanwhite1957/IMG_0654_zpse4dc9c20.jpg http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag124/alanwhite1957/IMG_0660_zps36e3af63.jpg htt...
by Alan W
Sun 14 Sep, 2014 17:07
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted. Z3 2.2 -3.0L.
Replies: 10
Views: 2378

Re: Wanted. Z3 2.2 -3.0L.

Def go for a 3.0L or failing that a 2.8 M52TU twin vanos
by Alan W
Sun 14 Sep, 2014 17:05
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: 50k miles 2.8 z3
Replies: 8
Views: 1910

Re: 50k miles 2.8 z3

I'd say that price was bang on for a genuine well looked after low mileage 2.8 if it is a facelift
by Alan W
Fri 12 Sep, 2014 12:17
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: iPhone 6 Preordered?
Replies: 40
Views: 9644

Re: iPhone 6 Preordered?

I nearly bought an iphone a couple of months ago but opted instead for the new Sony Xperia Z1 compact and have not been disappointed, £32 pcm for a 2 year contract with 3 store, unlimited calls, unlimited text and unlimited data, very good battery life, 20mp camera and has a micro SD slot.. ticks al...
by Alan W
Fri 12 Sep, 2014 12:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Air con pipes?
Replies: 8
Views: 750

Re: Air con pipes?

Common issue, I gently rubbed down the rust, painted it with some good rust killer / primer and painted over with black gloss and has been fine..
by Alan W
Sun 24 Aug, 2014 16:45
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: car radio advice
Replies: 15
Views: 3561

Re: car radio advice

I went for an Alpine head unit that doesn't have a CD player, on offer at £69 at Halfords, red illumination to match dash.. connects to my phone using Bluetooth (where I keep all my music) and also has aux in and USB. Like all aftermarket upgrades you will have to buy a harness adaptor (about £8) an...
by Alan W
Thu 21 Aug, 2014 15:56
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Wheels- smartening up
Replies: 10
Views: 2472

Re: Wheels- smartening up

Wow gookah, thats a very striking car, the bodywork colour and the wheel style compliment each other perfectly, and thats the only colour I've seen that actually looks good with chrome gills... very handsome!
by Alan W
Thu 21 Aug, 2014 06:39
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Wheels- smartening up
Replies: 10
Views: 2472

Re: Wheels- smartening up

Hi cooper1, yes they are style 64 wheels, l have two sets of these and rotate them on the car, re your centre caps if it's just the bmw logo that has oxidised / faded the stickers are easy to get hold of, but if it is the cap itself you can get them new with sticker already fitted from bmw for about...
by Alan W
Wed 20 Aug, 2014 22:38
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Wheels- smartening up
Replies: 10
Views: 2472

Re: Wheels- smartening up

Z3 Mark, if these are in A1 condition as advertised I would consider buying them: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-BMW-Alloy-wheels-set-Style-64-Z3-E36-Unmarked-low-mileage-7-034-16-inch-/221525796950?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276 Cheaper and less hassle than refurbishing - simply fit these and sell ...
by Alan W
Wed 20 Aug, 2014 22:25
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: diy parts
Replies: 4
Views: 1057

Re: diy parts

Now they look interesting Jason!!!
by Alan W
Mon 18 Aug, 2014 12:21
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Aerial grommet
Replies: 7
Views: 706

Re: Aerial grommet

Thanks Kondor, perfecto!!
by Alan W
Mon 18 Aug, 2014 10:23
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Aerial grommet
Replies: 7
Views: 706

Re: Aerial grommet

Thanks guys, is this job tackled from inside boot?
by Alan W
Mon 18 Aug, 2014 09:14
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Aerial grommet
Replies: 7
Views: 706

Aerial grommet

Just a quickie, I recently noticed that the little rubber grommet that sits between the aerial base and wing on my car has perished and starting to break up, being a clumsy oaf I just wondered if this was a piss easy job and how it should be tackled? And can anyone tell me if this is available as a ...
by Alan W
Tue 12 Aug, 2014 13:58
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: RENT-A-GARAGE!
Replies: 5
Views: 1715

Re: RENT-A-GARAGE!

Sounds like a great idea, shame its not in Kent, I would recommend getting your car up on a ramp maybe once a year to have a look as you see far more than jacking it up and crawling underneath.
by Alan W
Mon 11 Aug, 2014 18:27
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 boot carpet
Replies: 10
Views: 2676

Re: Z3 boot carpet

I'm already down on the list for one..
by Alan W
Wed 06 Aug, 2014 20:59
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rear shocks change
Replies: 5
Views: 428

Re: Rear shocks change

by Alan W
Wed 06 Aug, 2014 19:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rear shocks change
Replies: 5
Views: 428

Rear shocks change

I'm shortly going to fit some new rear shocks, am I guessing right that its probably worthwhile changing the top mounts at the same time? And are the top mounts main dealer only or are they available as a pattern part? If so are any of the pattern makes significantly better than others?
by Alan W
Fri 01 Aug, 2014 18:20
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Red Z3 spotted
Replies: 1
Views: 311

Red Z3 spotted

This afternoon at Falconwood by the slip on to the A2 Kent bound, couldn't see the plates but looked a very nice car.. was it anyone here?
by Alan W
Sun 20 Jul, 2014 18:34
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Washer part
Replies: 7
Views: 1500

Re: Washer part

Excellent chaps well done!!! Thank you :)
by Alan W
Sun 20 Jul, 2014 10:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Washer part
Replies: 7
Views: 1500

Washer part

My nearside windscreen washer wasn't working and the usual needle unblocking technique failed to work so I popped the bonnet and as I lifted it I saw water running out from behind the under-bonnet insulation panel. Having just had the bonnet repainted I just thought that maybe the garage had not put...
by Alan W
Tue 15 Jul, 2014 22:50
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wheels for sale
Replies: 2
Views: 633

Re: Wheels for sale

Now sold :)
by Alan W
Sun 13 Jul, 2014 17:07
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Fuel filler drain
Replies: 5
Views: 518

Re: Fuel filler drain

All sorted, thanks for pics and now I've done it once I'll remember that...
by Alan W
Sun 13 Jul, 2014 08:49
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Exhaust note
Replies: 7
Views: 776

Re: Exhaust note

You are right about not leaving car running Mick but I have never owned a car that has done this ie cuts out if left to idle from cold for three of four minutes so I am wondering if this is an indication of a fault or how about this .. maybe there is a fault and the car is running too rich on start ...
by Alan W
Sun 13 Jul, 2014 08:42
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Fuel filler drain
Replies: 5
Views: 518

Fuel filler drain

I put some fuel additive in and managed to spill some in the fuel filler recess compartment under the flap and this is just sitting there and not draining away. I know there is a drain away for this compartment but I can't seem to see / find it? Can anyone do me a quick photo showing the drain so I ...
by Alan W
Sat 12 Jul, 2014 23:36
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wheels for sale
Replies: 2
Views: 633

Wheels for sale

4 x 16" alloys rims only in reasonable condition and with brand new centre caps, no buckles or serious damage... was going to have a go at refurbing them myself but now need the room, I paid £80 plus another £20 for the caps but will take £60... buyer to collect from Bexley, Kent. Great for a r...
by Alan W
Sat 12 Jul, 2014 23:26
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Exhaust note
Replies: 7
Views: 776

Re: Exhaust note

I get that 'pop' from the exhaust on my 2.8 if I blip the throttle when it is cold?

Also, if I start it from cold and just leave it running in the drive just ticking over after about three or four minutes the engine will cut out? Starts again straight away and then no more issues.. any ideas anyone?
by Alan W
Fri 11 Jul, 2014 22:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 M Coupe
Replies: 12
Views: 970

Z3 M Coupe

Nice car with a bit of an interesting history f/s on eBay:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z3M-Coupe ... 6016.l4276
by Alan W
Fri 11 Jul, 2014 19:58
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Z3M S50 died this morning
Replies: 22
Views: 6898

Re: Z3M S50 died this morning

Oh dear, sounds bad, hope its something simple..
by Alan W
Fri 11 Jul, 2014 17:01
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Armorall
Replies: 0
Views: 964

Armorall

Armorall Shield recently came out as the top polish/sealer in a recent comprehensive test/review by Auto Trader and I was tempted but put off by the £17 price tag.

Just found some a lot cheaper on eBay for anyone interested in having a dabble:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151324445751
by Alan W
Thu 10 Jul, 2014 15:43
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Front discs
Replies: 8
Views: 653

Front discs

I'm sure I read somewhere that you can 'upgrade' the front discs to ones with drilled holes and scored lines? Does anyone know of a reasonably priced good make? Can you use them with the original calipers? Do you have to use different pads?
by Alan W
Wed 09 Jul, 2014 22:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Replacement outer sills
Replies: 15
Views: 4521

Re: Replacement outer sills

Nice job, thanks for sharing... never heard of Bilt Hamber, how does it compare to Waxoyl?
by Alan W
Wed 09 Jul, 2014 22:02
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Crash damage repaired
Replies: 12
Views: 1314

Crash damage repaired

For those who don't belong to the big Z3 owners facebook group you probably don't know that Gloria was damaged when I left her in a multi-storey car park n Brighton a few weeks ago, the driver done a runner but fortunately someone saw it and took down the index and they were spoken to and put their ...
by Alan W
Wed 09 Jul, 2014 21:51
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Question for technical bods
Replies: 5
Views: 452

Re: Question for technical bods

Well after I posted earlier I decided to get the car out of the garage and have a look underneath and there is no 'bracket' on my original exhaust just straight continuous virgin pipe.. so I must conclude that the one in the picture has been cut/joined at some point... thanks for your input guys :)
by Alan W
Wed 09 Jul, 2014 16:26
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Question for technical bods
Replies: 5
Views: 452

Question for technical bods

I'm buying a secondhand complete factory exhaust system which according to the seller is in one piece including the cats. The system is 3.1 metres long and won't quite fit into my family car so I am going to have to cut it where I would expect to cut it if I were to replace just the tail section if ...
by Alan W
Wed 09 Jul, 2014 16:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Replacement outer sills
Replies: 15
Views: 4521

Re: Replacement outer sills

Wish they did stainless steel sills... now that would look really striking!! Anyway, I wouldn't mind popping mine off this winter and having a look behind them and to see if there's anything restorative or preventative to be done.. can anyone tell me how easy it is to remove / replace them on a scal...
by Alan W
Tue 08 Jul, 2014 10:35
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: BMW Z3 A PERSONAL REVIEW.
Replies: 12
Views: 5169

Re: BMW Z3 A PERSONAL REVIEW.

My 2.8 auto facelift was my first ever 'sports' car and my first experience in open top motoring. I had always wanted to have a £5k weekend car to tinker with when I retired but didn't want an old MG or similar as parts may be scarce or expensive and there are other issues such as rust etc. Cost wis...
by Alan W
Sun 06 Jul, 2014 18:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Ansley Lister
Replies: 0
Views: 577

Ansley Lister

For those old rockers out there, this guy is well worth going to see if he gigs near you...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDYUa7CwwA0