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by F.Brossaud
Mon 03 Sep, 2007 11:13
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: BMW Z1 - aerodynamics - animated pictures
Replies: 4
Views: 1244

Great !!
by F.Brossaud
Sat 25 Aug, 2007 06:54
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 wiring diagram/schematics
Replies: 12
Views: 3229

Hello

Unfortunately, there is no electronic version of Z1 wiring diagram.
It's only available on several sheets of paper.
by F.Brossaud
Sun 10 Jun, 2007 10:45
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Ever seen one of these? (not Z1 Topic but close)
Replies: 5
Views: 1458

Incredible :shock:
Never heard of these before
by F.Brossaud
Sun 22 Apr, 2007 07:29
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Main Dealer Service Costs ?
Replies: 12
Views: 1890

My God, "£900 plus VAT" :shock: Other answers are a shame from BMW Dealer :roll: If you have few spare time, you could send a letter to Mobile Tradition in Munich and wait for their answer, just for fun... As long as you do not have trouble with door mechanism or clutch replacement, you ca...
by F.Brossaud
Thu 19 Apr, 2007 17:59
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Replacing the exhaust ?
Replies: 19
Views: 2609

Never heard of this before :shock:
But looks really nice 8-)
by F.Brossaud
Wed 11 Apr, 2007 11:09
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Replacing the exhaust ?
Replies: 19
Views: 2609

Don't worry, the outer skin might be perforated but the inner one will still last many years :wink:
by F.Brossaud
Tue 10 Apr, 2007 19:16
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Spanish Z1
Replies: 24
Views: 4310

Hamann created a monster: 220HP with a 0.4 bar turbo, 275/35 ZR17 on rear wheels and a wide body for a very "muscle" look... plus many minor improvements. :twisted: Hi Mauro :wink: I think I recognised this article from a the french Magazine, "Option Auto" in the late 80'. That'...
by F.Brossaud
Tue 10 Apr, 2007 15:59
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Spanish Z1
Replies: 24
Views: 4310

Great !!! you found the pictures 8-)

If I remember well, the green one had an upgraded engine with bigger capacity AND turbo :P

Final drive was modified as well.
by F.Brossaud
Mon 09 Apr, 2007 13:19
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Spanish Z1
Replies: 24
Views: 4310

Yes, Hamann even produced a wide body kit for Z1 (almost unoticeable, but great !!, complete new wings, new fenders/bumbers/ side panels) with this spoiler lipp as well with turbo kit conversion and upgrade to 2.7 or 2.8 (I don't remember exactly) :twisted:
by F.Brossaud
Mon 09 Apr, 2007 13:04
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Dont you guys have any DIY on replacing engine oil on a Z1?
Replies: 7
Views: 1514

Hi,

Replacing oil is not a difficult task. But be prepared to burn a bit your hand removing the oil filter behind the exhaust manifold. :?

Frederic
by F.Brossaud
Wed 21 Mar, 2007 19:48
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 with 5 stud wheels for sale
Replies: 7
Views: 1303

The location of the side blinkers is also a bit "strange" :roll: Some people had them done "to pass the MOT", not realising that the car was exempt for the requirement. :roll: I know, my car's be done as well. :( I have already heard this kind of requirement for MOT in UK, but a...
by F.Brossaud
Sun 18 Mar, 2007 10:38
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Fog Light Switch
Replies: 7
Views: 1702

Hello, I had the same problem with mine. In my case, it was not a problem from the switch but rather a problem of the insertion of the swith into the dashboard. When the switch was out, everything was fine. When it was into the dashboard, it was stuck in "on" position once pressed :head: T...
by F.Brossaud
Sun 18 Mar, 2007 10:29
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 with 5 stud wheels for sale
Replies: 7
Views: 1303

A "beautiful rare classic"...
The location of the side blinkers is also a bit "strange" :roll:
by F.Brossaud
Thu 15 Feb, 2007 17:12
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Autojournals - bit of self-publicising never hurts...
Replies: 15
Views: 2002

Your articles are great ! 8-)
by F.Brossaud
Thu 01 Feb, 2007 17:39
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Total BMW Magazine
Replies: 15
Views: 2696

Jet wrote:After swapping hands between 3 different publishing companies, this is the new address.

http://www.total-bmw-mag.co.uk/
Thank you.
Unfortunately, this website is crap compared to the previous one :evil:
No more buyer's guide, very few wallpapers :roll:
by F.Brossaud
Sat 27 Jan, 2007 10:37
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Total BMW Magazine
Replies: 15
Views: 2696

Hello everybody,

Do you know what did happen to Total BMW website ? I can't find it anymore , www.totalbmwmag.co.uk and www.totalbmwmag.com seem to be down :(

I would like to buy some back issues... If you hve any idea, please let me know :wink:

Frederic
by F.Brossaud
Mon 23 Oct, 2006 17:12
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: another "new" Z1
Replies: 8
Views: 1365

The link is dead but I suppose it's the green one located somewhere in France that has been for sale for years now :?

Yellow lights were mandatory at the end of the 80' and early 90' in France, mine still have them and I am proud of it :dunce:
by F.Brossaud
Fri 13 Oct, 2006 15:55
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: I spotted a genuine BMW Z1 factory workshop manual on ebay
Replies: 1
Views: 731

Hi,
They are genuine :dunce:
These numbers only appear on paper workshop manual and it's impossible to check them from another source (ETK, TIS...)
Frederic
by F.Brossaud
Fri 08 Sep, 2006 23:02
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Instrument Guages
Replies: 5
Views: 1299

AFAIK, unfortunately, no ; these are specific Z1 parts.
by F.Brossaud
Mon 21 Aug, 2006 10:18
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Has anybody ever fitted an electric roof to a Z1
Replies: 5
Views: 1207

Hello, There is much more space in the E30 than in the Z1. You need space for the hydraulic engine and space for all the mecanism. Don't forget that E30 have a kind of "truck" to store the top and the Z1 has no. All the parts fitted around this truck need to be put sowhere.. Few years ago ...
by F.Brossaud
Sat 05 Aug, 2006 10:15
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 metal core on German ebay - new!
Replies: 14
Views: 2418

Hi,
Another one has been for sale on Ebay.de for months and months.
Nice piece :dunce:

Frederic
by F.Brossaud
Thu 29 Jun, 2006 15:32
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Looking for a Z1 that needs restoration....
Replies: 17
Views: 6763

Hello,

I you are looking for a Z1 sor sale in France, you can check the following websites :

http://www.caradisiac.com/
http://www.annonces-automobile.com/accueil.html
http://www.lacentrale.fr

Good luck !

Frédéric
by F.Brossaud
Thu 22 Jun, 2006 17:53
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: New discs and pads & Mileage
Replies: 24
Views: 3512

Re: New discs and pads & Mileage

GaryK wrote: On another note whats the highest mileage Z1 any one has seen? I use mine regularly, if not daily and have just passed 125000km.
Just have a look at this one 8-)
http://www.bmw-z1.de/z1-km.html
by F.Brossaud
Thu 22 Jun, 2006 17:42
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 decoder
Replies: 6
Views: 1316

Congratulation :dunce:
Did you scan or type in all BMW Z1 CHRONIK book or dit you hack BMW computers ? :mrgreen:
by F.Brossaud
Thu 22 Jun, 2006 17:32
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Tell me how you in n out the car
Replies: 8
Views: 1705

cnharris wrote:My car is red.
When a passenger says "how do I get in?" I just say "Don't touch anything red".
I do the same, but I also add "don't touch anything gray", :geek:
by F.Brossaud
Wed 17 May, 2006 20:46
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Installation of a pioneer avic x1r
Replies: 11
Views: 2344

Hello,

On en reparlera dans 2 semaines à Avignon .. si ton installation n'est pas faite d'ici là :wink:
by F.Brossaud
Tue 16 May, 2006 17:24
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Installation of a pioneer avic x1r
Replies: 11
Views: 2344

Hello, :wink: Quel type de "advices" recherches tu ? Hormis le fait que je ne vois pas l'intéret d'un tel autoradio dans la Z1 :lol: je vois surtout qu'une fois l'écran déplié, il sera en plein devant les bouches de chauffage. L'écran risque de ne pas apprécier, si comme moi, tu roules ave...
by F.Brossaud
Thu 13 Apr, 2006 17:44
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: to fragile?
Replies: 40
Views: 6712

Jet wrote:Resistance to damage through constant use
Quality of build
Yes, that's the most negative points for me.
But I disagree about maintenance cost that are not more expensive compared to a 15 years old 325i E30 (except for exhaust system and doors belts, but that's one time every 5 or 10 years !)
by F.Brossaud
Tue 11 Apr, 2006 17:53
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Battery
Replies: 6
Views: 1889

Hello,

I use "car disconnect" to disconnect all power, because anti-theft system + clock + radio + various electric devices are enough to drain the battery in few weeks :evil:

I store my car with doors down, and I never had any troubles with this.

Frederic
by F.Brossaud
Wed 29 Mar, 2006 17:03
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 sounds
Replies: 10
Views: 1611

Hello,

Just have a look here
http://www.z1-highend.de/
You will have a look of what can be done in a Z1 8-)
by F.Brossaud
Sat 25 Mar, 2006 17:19
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Club Belgium ?
Replies: 6
Views: 1594

Hello,

Congratulation, Your car looks beautiful 8-)
There is no belgian Z1 club.

If you are looking for a specific Z1 club, and depending on what language you prefer, you will have the choice between German, Netherland or French clubs !

Belgiums are welcomed in our French Club :dunce:

Frédéric
by F.Brossaud
Fri 17 Mar, 2006 12:05
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Instrument panel facia
Replies: 12
Views: 2632

And I am afraid that unless you change all other buttons inside the cockpit (and it will be VERY difficult to change their color), you will have a mix of blue and amber lights.... :? rather ugly...
by F.Brossaud
Sun 12 Mar, 2006 11:36
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Oil Change
Replies: 2
Views: 1172

Hello, In fact, with a little bit "know-how", you can change oil and the oil filter without removing the underdray and without burning you at the 3rd degree :wink: First of all, you should wait may be one hour to have the exhaust manifold get cooler. If you really need extra space to reach...
by F.Brossaud
Sun 05 Feb, 2006 21:47
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 wiring diagram need help
Replies: 7
Views: 1722

Hi, it's me again :wink:

If you can make good scan, we could convert them to gif files of pdf file, it depends on what you can provide and what you would like to get.

Frederic
by F.Brossaud
Sun 05 Feb, 2006 21:44
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 doors just completed eight page article but need help
Replies: 5
Views: 1795

Hello,

If you want, you can sent it to me and we could host these data on our club webspace. So, you could access it from anywhere.

Let me know if you are interested.

Best regards

Frederic
by F.Brossaud
Tue 31 Jan, 2006 18:26
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: French Z1 Club meeting 3/4 June 2006 on the Riviera
Replies: 2
Views: 1186

French Z1 Club meeting 3/4 June 2006 on the Riviera

Hello, In case some of you are interested, we have just finalized most of the details for our big annual meeting. Last year, we gathered 30 Z1 and we even have few pages about this even on French magazine BMWorld. This year, it will take place the 3 and 4 june 2006 on the French Riviera, in Avignon ...
by F.Brossaud
Tue 31 Jan, 2006 18:12
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: gearbox oil
Replies: 6
Views: 1499

Hello, I used Mobil SHC 630 when I flushed the gearbox 1 or 2 years ago. I found it at an independant dealer specialed on spare parts and lubrificants. When I drained the gearbox, the oil has a special smell and viscosity and it was definitly not ATF of regular gearbox oil. The gearbox case on you Z...
by F.Brossaud
Sun 11 Dec, 2005 22:12
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Misting instruments dials ?
Replies: 4
Views: 1332

Hello,

I have the same when I drive my car when it's cold during fall or winter but I never had any trouble with it.

Frederic
by F.Brossaud
Tue 20 Sep, 2005 17:54
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Original Head Unit
Replies: 10
Views: 2386

Hello,

You should find quite easily an used Sony CD changer in good working condition on Ebay.

Good luck !

Frederic
by F.Brossaud
Tue 26 Jul, 2005 19:49
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: how to remove original BMW Z1 (Sony) radio
Replies: 10
Views: 2578

Hello,

I must have the original Sony user manual with the fitting instruction. If you can wait few week, I will check when I will be back at home.
By the way, would you like to sell you Sony Z1 Unit ? :wink:

Frederic
by F.Brossaud
Wed 15 Jun, 2005 21:19
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: to fragile?
Replies: 40
Views: 6712

Hello, You're right, that's what I wrote on my personal website. IMHO, Z1 CAN'T be use as a daily car, at least if you want to keep it in perfect condition ! but it's up to you ... - electric doors are rather reliable but the more you operate them, the more troubles you might have :roll: - each time...
by F.Brossaud
Mon 09 May, 2005 16:53
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Yeah, go on then!
Replies: 7
Views: 2128

tenroom wrote:It'd be nice to put an M3 engine in there but can I find ANYONE to do it ? More to the point - anyone who can do it AND provide some kind of warranty.
Just give them a call :wink:

Code: Select all

LIPPERT J. M. AUTOMOBILE
 

INDUSTRIESTR. 10
61118 BAD VILBEL
DEUTSCHLAND

Tel. 06101-7937
Fax
Frederic
by F.Brossaud
Thu 28 Apr, 2005 10:34
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 meeting in France 4/5th june 2005
Replies: 0
Views: 1136

Z1 meeting in France 4/5th june 2005

Hello, I would like to inform you that the registration for our June meeting are now opened. The meeting will take place in "Rodez" area, in the center of France (zip code 12000). http://www.bmw-z1.fr/images/accueil/Visuel_rodezpetit.jpg I invite you to visit our website www.bmw-z1.fr to s...
by F.Brossaud
Fri 22 Apr, 2005 18:29
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Potential Z1 Buyer
Replies: 25
Views: 4326

Hi, No, the "worst" color trim is lemon that turn into "light brown" over the years if it is not often carefully cleaned by the owner. I used to say that the "right" price for a Z1 is not determined by mileage but by trim condition :!: . You can find some car with 15000...
by F.Brossaud
Tue 19 Apr, 2005 11:16
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Potential Z1 Buyer
Replies: 25
Views: 4326

Blue Propellor wrote:Sorry, I've just though of another question. How long can a Z1 be left without the battery going flat assuming the battery is in good order...a week or two?
Hi,

You should find some interesting information here :
viewtopic.php?t=2831

Frederic
by F.Brossaud
Mon 18 Apr, 2005 20:39
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Potential Z1 Buyer
Replies: 25
Views: 4326

Thanks again for the feedback...I understand what you are saying about running costs. It sounds like the major problems i.e. doors,roof and exhaust could cost say £3000 in total over 5 years? Maybe I will look for on ein Germany when it comes to it, does anyone have any friendly English speaking Ge...
by F.Brossaud
Wed 13 Apr, 2005 18:50
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Repair Manual - Best Price?
Replies: 5
Views: 1648

Re: Bargain!

Had a look on E-Bay and found a guy selling the full BMW TIS repair and service manual for ALL models made between 1984 and 1995! Cost was the princely sum of £1.98 delivered. That'll do nicely. Hello, First, these CDs are copy. I talked with someone from BMW Mobile Tradition in Essen Show last wee...
by F.Brossaud
Thu 07 Apr, 2005 18:46
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Club BMW Z1 France - 4/5 june 2005 - Annual meeting
Replies: 1
Views: 1645

Hello,

Our annual meeting is confirmed. Registration should start in few days.
If you are interested, do not hesitate send me an email.

Frederic
by F.Brossaud
Tue 05 Apr, 2005 21:38
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Help needed to save a Z1
Replies: 17
Views: 3496

Hello, That's quite a sad story about a poor Z1 :cry: :head: Basically, you need the most expensive parts of the car : body panels, windshield and interior. Most of them are available from BMW dealers in Europe but I am afraid not at an affordable price :? Did you ask a BMW dealer in your country ? ...
by F.Brossaud
Tue 05 Apr, 2005 18:52
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Repair Manual - Best Price?
Replies: 5
Views: 1648

Hello, I paid for it 72 EUR VAT included in France 1 year 1/2 ago. You might have it for less on Ebay.de This repair manual is both in English and German on the same CD but it seems that there are more "Service Information" if you choose the german langage. If you need, I can get you one f...

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