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- Wed 01 Jul, 2015 07:28
- Forum: New to zroadster.net?
- Topic: Irish Newbie. :)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1785
Re: Irish Newbie. :)
Welcome, nice looking cars
- Sat 20 Jun, 2015 13:47
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: help with rear suspension shocks
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3447
Re: help with rear suspension shocks
I went without the adjuster and kept both spring pads in to give the height as you can see in my sig if that helps you
- Sat 06 Jun, 2015 13:23
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Oem wheel style ??
- Replies: 3
- Views: 887
Re: Oem wheel style ??
I do vvv
- Tue 26 May, 2015 16:46
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Coilovers and Lowering Advice
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1278
Re: Coilovers and Lowering Advice
The camber isn't adjustable with the standard arms but when you lower the car the wheels will camber in by themselves anyway. If you don't mind going for smaller tyres I think you may be ok How wide are the wheels and what are they?
- Sun 24 May, 2015 21:16
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Coilovers and Lowering Advice
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1278
Re: Coilovers and Lowering Advice
You can just do a straight swap, but would maybe be worth changing any worn bushes, or top mounts at the same time, plus tracking afterwards
- Sun 24 May, 2015 20:53
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Mor61e's Topaz Blue 2.8 - Respray time
- Replies: 80
- Views: 35227
Re: Mor61e's Topaz Blue 2.8 Z3 blog
Refurbed my wheels: http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb212/dan_mor61e/Z3/729.jpg http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb212/dan_mor61e/Z3/731.jpg http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb212/dan_mor61e/Z3/741.jpg And mirror base: http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb212/dan_mor61e/Z3/762.jpg http://i206...
- Fri 15 May, 2015 17:38
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Zed-dan's 3.0i Z3
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2098
Re: Zed-dan's 3.0i Z3
Very nice Dan, wheels suit it really well
- Wed 06 May, 2015 07:29
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: N/S pre - facelift rear light
- Replies: 0
- Views: 482
N/S pre - facelift rear light
As above, it's brand new, still in the box
I was going to keep it for when I eventually get an old M but realistically I probably won't ever need it
These are about £180 new
I'm asking for £60 collected from Stevenage
Thanks
Dan
I was going to keep it for when I eventually get an old M but realistically I probably won't ever need it
These are about £180 new
I'm asking for £60 collected from Stevenage
Thanks
Dan
- Mon 04 May, 2015 21:08
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: My New Zed
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3873
Re: My New Zed
That's a spot on colour combo
You can pretend you're James Bond now
You can pretend you're James Bond now
- Mon 27 Apr, 2015 06:32
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Cruise control retrofit on a Z3 with M54
- Replies: 86
- Views: 22009
Re: Cruise control retrofit on a Z3 with M54
Interesting read. But where do you lot that are in England find the space to use it?!
- Sun 26 Apr, 2015 17:47
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Rear brake pad replacement
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1800
Re: Rear brake pad replacement
Just to echo what others have said, they are a very tight fit. I over adjusted mine first time and then decided they were too loose so put the clips back to how they were and forced them in, been fine ever since.
They are OEM pads btw
They are OEM pads btw
- Sat 11 Apr, 2015 20:10
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Mor61e's Topaz Blue 2.8 - Respray time
- Replies: 80
- Views: 35227
Re: Mor61e's Topaz Blue 2.8 Z3 blog
Hi what coilovers did you fit?? Just cheap ones, they're a bit bouncy which is why I plan to upgrade to BCs at some point :-P I've just done this. Cheap coilovers are not worth it. The BCs were relatively cheap at under 700 from Corby Motorsports but miles ahead of the similar price FK Silverlines ...
- Sat 11 Apr, 2015 20:05
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Mor61e's Topaz Blue 2.8 - Respray time
- Replies: 80
- Views: 35227
Re: Mor61e's Topaz Blue 2.8 Z3 blog
i forgot to ask......what size tyres are you running on the 32s? also, do you know the offset of the fronts as the ones i have found are ET20 and 8" wide but i thought they would stick out of the arches? yours look to be flush with the edge of the arch. 195/40 on the front and 205/40 on the re...
- Fri 10 Apr, 2015 15:44
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Mor61e's Topaz Blue 2.8 - Respray time
- Replies: 80
- Views: 35227
Re: Mor61e's Topaz Blue 2.8 Z3 blog
it looks like nice though how it stands where they cheaps ones from ebay? i cant decide if to go lowering springs and showks or coilovers Yeh you can get them from eBay, I got them from a group buy myself If you want it to be relatively comfortable then I'd say shocks and springs or pay extra for s...
- Thu 09 Apr, 2015 18:14
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Mor61e's Topaz Blue 2.8 - Respray time
- Replies: 80
- Views: 35227
Re: Mor61e's Topaz Blue 2.8 Z3 blog
Just cheap ones, they're a bit bouncy which is why I plan to upgrade to BCs at some pointcosmosblack wrote:Hi what coilovers did you fit??
- Thu 09 Apr, 2015 18:11
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Mor61e's Topaz Blue 2.8 - Respray time
- Replies: 80
- Views: 35227
Re: Mor61e's Topaz Blue 2.8 Z3 blog
i forgot to ask......what size tyres are you running on the 32s? also, do you know the offset of the fronts as the ones i have found are ET20 and 8" wide but i thought they would stick out of the arches? yours look to be flush with the edge of the arch. 195/40 on the front and 205/40 on the re...
- Mon 06 Apr, 2015 23:07
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Mor61e's Topaz Blue 2.8 - Respray time
- Replies: 80
- Views: 35227
Re: Mor61e's Topaz Blue 2.8 Z3 blog
Just a few more pictures: http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb212/dan_mor61e/Z3/DSC_0778small.jpg http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb212/dan_mor61e/Z3/DSC_0767small.jpg http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb212/dan_mor61e/Z3/DSC_0782small.jpg http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb212/dan_mor61e/Z3/...
- Mon 06 Apr, 2015 23:04
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Mor61e's Topaz Blue 2.8 - Respray time
- Replies: 80
- Views: 35227
Re: Mor61e's Topaz Blue 2.8 Z3 blog
Thanks very muchg8jka wrote:Some smart mods you have done there, that's on nice looking zed
- Mon 06 Apr, 2015 19:38
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Mor61e's Topaz Blue 2.8 - Respray time
- Replies: 80
- Views: 35227
Re: Mor61e's Topaz Blue 2.8 Z3 blog
can i ask what model the style 32s are from? i have 32s on mine but i am looking for wide rears like you have. are they 7 series by any chance? They're 17x8 and 9 from an E39 5-series, they have a slightly bigger centre bore so need spigot rings What are yours from if they're not staggered? mine is...
- Mon 06 Apr, 2015 18:08
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Mor61e's Topaz Blue 2.8 - Respray time
- Replies: 80
- Views: 35227
Re: Mor61e's Topaz Blue 2.8 Z3 blog
They're 17x8 and 9 from an E39 5-series, they have a slightly bigger centre bore so need spigot ringsMugs wrote:can i ask what model the style 32s are from?
i have 32s on mine but i am looking for wide rears like you have.
are they 7 series by any chance?
What are yours from if they're not staggered?
- Mon 06 Apr, 2015 16:13
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Mor61e's Topaz Blue 2.8 - Respray time
- Replies: 80
- Views: 35227
Re: Mor61e's Topaz Blue 2.8 Z3 blog
Hi, Looking good. Can I ask what you did with your old 5 spoke alloys as I would like to get a set of those for ease of cleaning purposes. I think the beige interior is a nice alternative to the usual black. BB Thanks, I still have the 5 spokes and am keeping them as spares I'm afraid They are very...
- Mon 06 Apr, 2015 09:00
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Mor61e's Topaz Blue 2.8 - Respray time
- Replies: 80
- Views: 35227
Re: Mor61e's Topaz Blue 2.8 Z3 blog
Looks very nice. Which splitter is that? Looks a flexible type? And what part of the country are you in that let's you run the car that low, I've raised mine a bit now as our council has gotten speed hump crazy - the replaced those rubber square type humps with cheap copies made of Tarmac but made ...
- Sun 05 Apr, 2015 23:41
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Mor61e's Topaz Blue 2.8 - Respray time
- Replies: 80
- Views: 35227
Re: Mor61e's Topaz Blue 2.8 Z3 blog
A bit too much suspension travel for my liking :shock:: http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb212/dan_mor61e/Z3/DSC_0031.jpg So I fitted some coilovers: http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb212/dan_mor61e/Z3/IMG_6362.jpg The wheels needed a refurb anyway so I thought I'd try them black: http://i206.p...
- Sun 05 Apr, 2015 23:24
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Mor61e's Topaz Blue 2.8 - Respray time
- Replies: 80
- Views: 35227
Re: Mor61e's Topaz Blue 2.8 Z3 blog
...2 years later :lol: Absolutely loved owning the Z3 for the past couple of years and can't see myself selling it anytime soon :) Done a few things over that time including a full service and gearbox oil change. Also... New trackrods: http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb212/dan_mor61e/Z3/IMG_2432....
- Mon 23 Mar, 2015 19:53
- Forum: Spotted!
- Topic: Blue Z3 towards Letchworth
- Replies: 0
- Views: 700
Blue Z3 towards Letchworth
On Saturday middayish, I think it was blue, and had a hardtop by the looks of it. Exchanged a flash of the lights
- Thu 26 Feb, 2015 12:34
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: done it again
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2778
Re: done it again
I'm sure you would have tried this but just on the off chance you haven't, get 1 person to pull up on the bonnet while the other is pulling the release handle. It might not have enough tension to pop it by itself but with a bit of extra force it might work
- Fri 01 Mar, 2013 22:48
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: MOT and road tax
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2104
Re: MOT and road tax
Thanks guys. So if I apply online I'll pay by card and recieve my tax disc by post? yes? Yup :) This only works if the MOT and tax don't expire at the same time, as the MOT must be valid on the 1st day that the tax disc is valid - mine both expire at the end of the month. I get mine MOT'd first and...
- Fri 01 Mar, 2013 22:00
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: MOT and road tax
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2104
Re: MOT and road tax
Hi everyone, the Z is the first car I own in England and I have both MOT and road tax to renew before the end of the month, so here are my questions. Where is the best/safest place to get a road tax? And for the MOT, is there better places than others? BMW specialised? and what is a normal price? s...
- Fri 01 Mar, 2013 21:13
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: For those who have waited and wondered...
- Replies: 41
- Views: 4560
Re: For those who have waited and wondered...
Lol!Southernboy wrote:less rain, slaves, etc etc
Lovely car that
- Thu 28 Feb, 2013 18:46
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Mor61e's Topaz Blue 2.8 - Respray time
- Replies: 80
- Views: 35227
Re: Mor61e's Topaz Blue 2.8 Z3 blog
Welcome to the forum too Mor61e :D Steve Thanks Steve! Very nice find! I agree :P Best colour.... .....other than Black ;) Haha I could never own a black car, too much hard work :shock: Nice car. Love the colour! I have the same gear knob and the center badge is in bad condition as well (end a bit ...
- Wed 27 Feb, 2013 19:50
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: OCD Talk
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1694
Re: Mor61e's Topaz Blue 2.8 Z3 blog
Get out my thread with your OCD talk
- Sun 24 Feb, 2013 10:57
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Mor61e's Topaz Blue 2.8 - Respray time
- Replies: 80
- Views: 35227
Re: Mor61e's Topaz Blue 2.8 Z3 blog
Thanks Brian, a replacement is definately on the cardsBrian H wrote: I fitted a complete new assembly, something similar to these late last year, save hassle and time. Clicky Link of course the tracking still has to be done, but it is easily adjusted.
- Sun 24 Feb, 2013 10:32
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Mor61e's Topaz Blue 2.8 - Respray time
- Replies: 80
- Views: 35227
Re: Mor61e's Topaz Blue 2.8 Z3 blog
Hi More61e Welcome What a lovely car I bet you are grinning from ear to ear Also what a great garage, loads of room to do loads of things I thought that was just me who has the cig lighter the right way :lol: :lol: Like me waiting for the summer :) :) Thanks Boysie :) I wish that was my own garage ...
- Sun 24 Feb, 2013 10:26
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Mor61e's Topaz Blue 2.8 - Respray time
- Replies: 80
- Views: 35227
Re: Mor61e's Topaz Blue 2.8 Z3 blog
I noticed the steering wheel sat very slightly to the right while driving straight so I did a quick wheel allignment: http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb212/dan_mor61e/Z3/DSC_0002.jpg http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb212/dan_mor61e/Z3/DSC_0001.jpg That'll be why then! The adjustment: http://i2...
- Sun 24 Feb, 2013 09:57
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Mor61e's Topaz Blue 2.8 - Respray time
- Replies: 80
- Views: 35227
Re: Mor61e's Topaz Blue 2.8 Z3 blog
I assume it’s a post facelift, later 2.8 - nice car and a “keeper” in my view. That gear knob top insert is a non-standard addition; the original would have been plain black. The M style ones are an attractive upgrade and I would recommend a proper BMW one (about £9) as the proper BMW would not deg...
- Sat 23 Feb, 2013 14:31
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Mor61e's Topaz Blue 2.8 - Respray time
- Replies: 80
- Views: 35227
Re: Mor61e's Topaz Blue 2.8 Z3 blog
cars looking really fresh there, nice one! Cheers Pal :) The two clips are for the bottom-most trim panels under the dashboard. Left or right are same clips. The small stopper is for the fuel filler. I like jammie dodgers with the cream in ... I can pm my postal address. Haha very good! I'll send o...
- Sat 23 Feb, 2013 00:04
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Mor61e's Topaz Blue 2.8 - Respray time
- Replies: 80
- Views: 35227
Mor61e's Topaz Blue 2.8 - Respray time
I bought this last weekend and today was the first chance I had to give it a decent wash and look over, can't wait for summer now 8-) I'll probably document every little thing I do to the car in here just for the sake of it really :lol: A couple of post clean pics: http://i206.photobucket.com/albums...
- Sat 26 Jan, 2013 00:30
- Forum: New to zroadster.net?
- Topic: Newbie from Hertfordshire
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1760
Re: Newbie from Hertfordshire
Thanks Gazza, I've PM'd himGazza wrote:This 2.8 is in East London and definately worth looking at, owned by a Forum member.
http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... 07#p341207
- Fri 25 Jan, 2013 22:59
- Forum: New to zroadster.net?
- Topic: Newbie from Hertfordshire
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1760
Re: Newbie from Hertfordshire
Oh yeh i've got it, we'll see what happens in the next week or two, thanks budZ3cade wrote:Yes it's on eBay.. Search for bmw z3 2.8. It's blue, priced at 3995 with 66k on the clock would be a good buy at around 3-3.5k
- Fri 25 Jan, 2013 22:48
- Forum: New to zroadster.net?
- Topic: Newbie from Hertfordshire
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1760
Re: Newbie from Hertfordshire
The biggest problem with the crx's was rust.. Hence why not many on the road now.. Rust is one thing you don't have to worry about on the Zeds as there well built and have no 'major' rust issues. Plus most of the panels are bolt on so can easily be replaced if needed in the future. A good bonus to ...
- Fri 25 Jan, 2013 22:30
- Forum: New to zroadster.net?
- Topic: Newbie from Hertfordshire
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1760
Re: Newbie from Hertfordshire
Cheers BrianBrian H wrote:Welcome to the forum, I am sure you will get the info you need, good luck car hunting.
- Fri 25 Jan, 2013 22:29
- Forum: New to zroadster.net?
- Topic: Newbie from Hertfordshire
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1760
Re: Newbie from Hertfordshire
No problem :wink: I was into Hondas.. Had all the crx's mk3 mk2 then my favourite mk1! Great fun cars.. But once I had my 2.8 zed.. Won't look back :wink: Nice, I do like the CRXs, really rare on the road now it seems :( The Teg is my first Honda and I love it but I fancy some rear wheel drive, roo...
- Fri 25 Jan, 2013 22:15
- Forum: New to zroadster.net?
- Topic: Newbie from Hertfordshire
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1760
Re: Newbie from Hertfordshire
The 2.8s were superseded by the 3.0 and the facelift shape came in around 1999/2000. The 2.8 ended around the same time and so there were a few facelift 2.8s, which had revised duel vanos engines ( like Hondas v-tec system ). I had a late duel vanos 2.8, just smoother and slightly more economical t...
- Fri 25 Jan, 2013 21:54
- Forum: New to zroadster.net?
- Topic: Newbie from Hertfordshire
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1760
Re: Newbie from Hertfordshire
Yeh, am I right in thinking the 2.8 was only available in the pre-facelift and the 3.0 only in the facelift? Roadster if it makes a difference?Z3cade wrote:If budget can stretch go for a 3.0.. More powerful and prob one of the most economical too..
But the 2.8s are great too, I had one before the M
- Fri 25 Jan, 2013 21:42
- Forum: New to zroadster.net?
- Topic: Newbie from Hertfordshire
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1760
Re: Newbie from Hertfordshire
Thanks :) Welcome! Nows the best time to buy too.. Can grab a winter bargin :wink: What Zed you looking for? Yes indeed :wink: Now this is mainly what I need to look into, all the different types! I want one that's at least as fast as my Integra so I think a 2.8 could be what I'm after, not sure abo...
- Fri 25 Jan, 2013 21:25
- Forum: New to zroadster.net?
- Topic: Newbie from Hertfordshire
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1760
Newbie from Hertfordshire
Ello everyone, I'm Dan from Herts
I'm looking to get a Z3 when I can bring myself to sell my DC2 so I signed up to research before buying as you do
So yeh...HI!
I'm looking to get a Z3 when I can bring myself to sell my DC2 so I signed up to research before buying as you do
So yeh...HI!