Hi Aceman,Tim, thanks for the comments ,help and advice.i need a bit more practice me thinks.And yes Malcolm it is one of simons wind deflectors.very good too.I`ve ordered a simota and centre armrest also.Due in next week hopefully.So when i fit these i`ll post some more pics
thanks maurice.
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- Tue 16 Mar, 2010 20:44
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: pics of my Z ?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 740
- Tue 16 Mar, 2010 20:16
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: pics of my Z ?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 740
Hi Tim, Very happy with the Z. took some of the pics today on a little run out. Not very happy about how i`ve posted these, gives too much access to all my albums,also on some pics the no plate is showing.i thought i had obscured it.too late now.I`ll have to brush up on my computor skills. Good job ...
- Tue 16 Mar, 2010 19:55
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: pics of my Z ?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 740
pics of my Z ?
Been trying to post pics,but i can`t get the hang of it,so this is my last try before i go to my local computor shop for help.
http://s810.photobucket.com/albums/zz29 ... ovestones/
http://s810.photobucket.com/albums/zz29 ... ovestones/
- Wed 10 Mar, 2010 13:16
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: trailing arm bushes.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 330
trailing arm bushes.
Hi all Called into bmw dealer in stockport to enquire about the rear trailing arm bushes.On their system it shows two types of bush kit,a standard one and an eccenctric one.the eccentric one tells me this must give some adjustment to the rear camber etc.However even though they sell this kit the wor...
- Mon 08 Mar, 2010 08:54
- Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
- Topic: An afternoon in the Lakes
- Replies: 64
- Views: 5999
- Sun 28 Feb, 2010 19:57
- Forum: BMW Car Club and Z Register
- Topic: I'm a new owner and need help!!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7860
Hi NEV and welcome. I bought my Z from a dealer 150mls away from my home. like you a number of faults occurred on the drive home,so i took it to my local reputable garage to do a report for me .After a few conversations with the supplying dealership they agreed to the cost of the repairs £170-. Part...
- Sun 28 Feb, 2010 19:12
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: rear wheelarch liners
- Replies: 4
- Views: 453
Thanks for the advice guys,looks like its a trip to the local engineering shop to get the spacers skimmed up.My next little project should be straightforward ,i ordered a simota and centre armrest for my 2.2 about 2 weeks ago from simon@justroadster,can`t wait to get them. Hurry up simon. cheers mau...
- Sun 28 Feb, 2010 17:16
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: rear wheelarch liners
- Replies: 4
- Views: 453
rear wheelarch liners
Had a run out today in the Z,top down heater on, Great.first real run/test since i lowered it 40mm and fitted 25mm spacers to the rear wheels. Now i find when going quick over undulating surfaces the tyre edge sometimes scrapes on the arch liner.So can i just take the liners out or would this be a n...
- Mon 22 Feb, 2010 21:02
- Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
- Topic: Cars in the Park Newby Hall 9th May 2010 - NOW WITH TIMES
- Replies: 286
- Views: 41393
- Mon 22 Feb, 2010 20:14
- Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
- Topic: Cars in the Park Newby Hall 9th May 2010 - NOW WITH TIMES
- Replies: 286
- Views: 41393
- Thu 18 Feb, 2010 21:21
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Laser Tracking in manchester area
- Replies: 7
- Views: 944
Hi Mitchell. Thanks for the input,went under the car today with the mechanics,checked this out (i call it the swinging arm-same thing)all bushes and mounting brackets seem o/k no signs of any damage,but i was thinking this arm unit may be the cause also.So at the moment i`ll live with it,but will be...
- Thu 18 Feb, 2010 14:58
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Laser Tracking in manchester area
- Replies: 7
- Views: 944
Hi all. Took the Z in today for the laser alignment check.at drury lane services oldham lancs 0161 688 7882.great service and help/advice.ended up costing £80-00+vat. £40-00.for the check and a print out with ,easy to understand diagrams.and £40-00 for the adjustments.However mine showed up that the...
- Mon 15 Feb, 2010 17:04
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Laser Tracking in manchester area
- Replies: 7
- Views: 944
- Fri 12 Feb, 2010 15:55
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: 2.2 Z3 pics required
- Replies: 9
- Views: 530
- Wed 03 Feb, 2010 19:19
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: hydrolic roof fluid
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3010
- Wed 03 Feb, 2010 18:22
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: hydrolic roof fluid
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3010
hydraulic roof fluid
Hi Jabber
I had the roof oil topped up back in september .i was told i needed special hood oil the only place i could get it was my local bmw dealer,they sell it as a kit with new screws and copper washers cost £30-00.inc vat.
I had the roof oil topped up back in september .i was told i needed special hood oil the only place i could get it was my local bmw dealer,they sell it as a kit with new screws and copper washers cost £30-00.inc vat.
- Mon 01 Feb, 2010 17:05
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Oil light keeps popping up
- Replies: 5
- Views: 806
oil light
hi all my oil light has started to come on also,i noticed it when going up or down asteep hill, and also acouple of times after switching off the engine it stayed on.the car had a full service 1000mls ago and the oil level is ok new filter etc. could it be a faulty sensor somewhere any ideas. I`ve h...
- Thu 28 Jan, 2010 13:00
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: OOP`S just scratched my bottom
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1265
Hi breadvan. Thought long and hard all night,about my little problem,and decided to keep the car at this height,it looks good and drives better than before. Like your idea about the planks-the simple ones sometimes can be the best. In the long term i`ve decided i will take up about 3mts of the brick...
- Wed 27 Jan, 2010 18:06
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: OOP`S just scratched my bottom
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1265
OOP`S just scratched my bottom
HI Jonttt and michael. and every one. Thanks for the info re- dropping 30mm as a maximum just goes to show i should have joined the forum sooner.i`ve measured the car and it`s actually dropped 45mm.So on the advice so far it looks like i need to find somewhere to make me a couple of spacers to go on...
- Wed 27 Jan, 2010 17:48
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: OOP`S just scratched my bottom
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1265
OOP`S just scratched my bottom
Thanks for the welcome Titan.But the wife wont move,so i shall have to take the brick sets up and raise the drive a bit. I have had a look underneath and it looks like i may be able to fit a 10mm spacer over the top of what looks like a bump stop on the rear suspension .any ideas where i might get o...
- Wed 27 Jan, 2010 17:32
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: OOP`S just scratched my bottom
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1265
OOP`Sijust scratched my bottom
Good reply michael, will phone the local underpining company tomorrow.
In the meantime i will sit in the garage admiring her
In the meantime i will sit in the garage admiring her
- Wed 27 Jan, 2010 17:22
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: OOP`S just scratched my bottom
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1265
OOP`S just scratched my bottom
Just picked my z up from the garage,after having a gmax lowering kit fitted.Felt better driving it,and looks great,40mm lower. Took it slowly over the speed humps-no problems. However when i have driven on to my drive,quite a steep downward slope,the chassis has scraped on the pavement at the top of...