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Geoff H

Never seen the led in that position, if the front switch blanks are full its put at the back behind the hand brake. I guess a earlier owner must of put it there as BMW wouldn't of

Geoff H

Have you still got the interior sensors in the top corner's of your windscreen ? Can the red led light be pressed in (as a switch) to turn off the interior sensors when the hood is down.

Geoff H

Mine came today, very small bottle (may just do the boot lid) and 2 micro cloths. I've been using it for quite a while now, but thought I would still send for one. I get mine in QD stores, £19.99 for a twin pack (2 x 2 litre bottles)

Geoff H

Not as good photo as yours, but my Z3 got picked up on Google maps too

Geoff H

GH 2613 ... I've owned this number for over 30 years, so its been on many cars. First issued in 1930 to a Raleigh Motor Bike

Geoff H

Bit like the clock in my car, it's right for half of the year

Geoff H

With the key out of the ignition press the small red LED switch in the centre console, it will flash and you can then lock the doors

Geoff H

It was put there 10 years ago !

Geoff H

This is where air-con comes in to its own, despite the people who think air-con has no place in a convertible

Geoff H

http://www.zroadster.net/tim/drives/normandie.html

Geoff H

I went to one of these Ferrari Shows at Silverstone some years ago. I went on both Saturday & Sunday it was that good, it certainly was something I will never forget.

Geoff H

Was interesting looking at this Technical Data sheet Robert T has just posted http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=35286 ,after posting a reply to this MPG thread earlier today. It states 21.9 mpg for Urban for my 2.8 which is not far off the 19 to 20 mpg I usually get for short t...

Geoff H

Should now be looking ok guys?? Thanks for help, it was be viewing them on my ipad. On laptop they looked fine. opps. I did write a post about photo size a few weeks ago which Robert answered. Your photos are cut off to the right on my Desktop PC and iPad but show up ok on my Laptop, so screen sett...

Geoff H

Yes a lot depends on driving style too, I've just been out to the garage and looked at mine, its not been reset for a few years now. But I do enjoy driving it as the consumption shows

Geoff H

I think you will find your MPG about is about right for a early 2.8, the later twin VANOS 2.8’s do give better fuel consumption. I get about 200 miles for half a tank, on short journeys using Supermarket fuel. I’ve not checked the actual consumption for years, but I always fill to the brim when it ...

Geoff H

I think you will find your MPG about is about right for a early 2.8, the later twin VANOS 2.8’s do give better fuel consumption. I get about 200 miles for half a tank, on short journeys using Supermarket fuel. I’ve not checked the actual consumption for years, but I always fill to the brim when it g...

Geoff H

as i think 2.8 Z3's were fitted with 17 inch wheels. FYI the 2.8 Roadster was fitted with 16" wheels as standard ok. but they had the option of 17 as an upgrade right? either way I'm still after the correct info as mine are bigger than the normal standard or option wheels. Yes I have 17" ...

Geoff H

JoeyD wrote: as i think 2.8 Z3's were fitted with 17 inch wheels.

FYI the 2.8 Roadster was fitted with 16" wheels as standard

Geoff H

I dont think the £350 and £500 car is a good example, what would you expect of a car of that value, a FSH wouldn't convince me otherwise. I agree with that comment, if you asked anyone in the Motor Trade for service history on that type of car they wouldn't be able to answer for laughing. They woul...

Geoff H

I think this is one where no one is going to agree, it's down to personal choice. As has been said earlier if the car was 2 or 3 years old you would expect a main dealer history, with stamps in the book, but that still doesn't mean it has been done correctly, unless you personally know who did the w...

Geoff H

geminimustang wrote:if i understand you,a competent amateur is better than a professional? I don't follow that,sorry.

Even a BMW Main Dealer will not drain the oil properly, they suck it out. A competent amateur will drain it properly and may even put a bottle of oil flush in

Geoff H

Looking through this thread http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=35173 Myredzed, Dave L2, Z3cade photos are all ok but shantybeaters and yours are cut off on the right so it must be the pixel size. Its the same on my iPad as it is on my desktop PC, will check my laptop tomorrow. T...

Geoff H

Is anybody else having a problem with the photos, I'm not getting the full width of the photos, the right side is chopped off. I seem to remember a post about this a while ago

Geoff H

I had stupid advisories on mine! I too had my first advisory this year, the first one the car has had in 12 years. It was only to tell me my front brake pads were getting low. I take the car to the same MOT station each year, which is owned by one of my friends and I was standing talking to him as ...

Geoff H

If anything happens that can be blamed on someone else's stupidity it will have to be a case of suing them as they probably won't be insured. So, let's be careful out there. All that we will be doing is driving around a big loop (all going in the same direction). I don't anticipate any problems. Th...

Geoff H

While I do not wish to start an impassioned argument about the merits or otherwise of using foglamps as DRLs, I suggest that you have a look at this: http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/travelandtransport/highwaycode/dg_070302 With reference to the Highway Code, it clearly states: 114 You MUST NOT · use fr...

Geoff H

Dickyt wrote:You never know, if the weather dries out they may change their decision nearer the day?

I don't live very far away from Silverstone, and it has rained here every day since the GP last weekend. Seeing how bad it was there last weekend there has been no chance for the ground to recover or improve.

Geoff H

Finally, closing the new roof requires at least two people, but preferably 3. One on each side and one inside to apply the locks. Once you have it down, leave it down and do the water / heat thing. If you open it, you'll be needing those extra hands again... I know.. :shock: This part is really imp...

Geoff H

I have just got my insurance renewal notice from Liverpool Victoria. I couldn't believe that for the first time that I can remember the quote was £12 cheaper than last year, with out any changes. I have just snapped up their offer before they change their mind

Geoff H

Mike & Robert are both correct about this, in all the years I've owned a Z3 I can't remember many waves, if any. But driving a MGB Roadster you got them from all other classic cars, who even stopped to have a look and chat about cars. A different world really

Geoff H

Southernboy wrote:I've seen some advertised on eBay - US.
Search:- bmw z3 roadster/parts/used/oem
And then keep looking....

I don't think he will find many Z1 items there

Geoff H

Just a word of caution about magnetic films on cars. I'm sure that after a few months of themagnet being on the car, it will start causing small rust spots like a rash accross the area where the megnets are applied. BMW paint may be resistant to it but certainly a brand new company Range Rover i ra...

Geoff H

I know you shouldnt listen to other people but I loved the comments I got about my rex, everyone wanted to hear and see it! So annoyed that probably 75% of people that have seen thee Z3 have called me a hairdresser :( I want to love the Z3! Shame every other person has a jibe at me for it! and it c...

Geoff H

A few of the newer forum members may not know that you don't need to use the inner fixings, it holds on ok just using the outer fixings

Geoff H

A few of us on here did buy something like you are on about a few years ago, so there should be something on here if you search. The ones we got were very small not much bigger than your finger. I will have a look at mine to get the name off of it. Edit http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f...

Geoff H

Only the BMW Business Radio/Cassette head unit works with the boot changer, the BMW Business Radio/CD doesn't, if you do a search you will see that other people have had this problem

Geoff H

mreid17 wrote:Being the 2.8 its electric obviously. Appreciate the replies folk, don't wanna be duped into a car then spend fortunes on repairs!

It was a option on the 2.8, look for the switch on the centre console, on later models it was on the rear console behind the hand brake.

Geoff H

Geoff, your Z3 could be my Z3lda's twin sister! Same spec, virtually the same options and the beautiful Montreal Blue which looks gorgeous, especially in the sun. Somewhere along the line though the Z-star alloys were swopped for 17" 8J retro Alpina wheels Cheers, Bonzo I changed the Z-Stars w...

Geoff H

///M steering wheel and knob go hand in hand. They weren't really options on most cars either - they were standard equipment - but I guess it would muck the system up for earlier cars that didn't get them. :wink: Cheers R. I have the ///M steering wheel but have a part wood gear knob to match the w...

Geoff H

A lot of people on here recommend Autoglym SRP and a lot of people have their window split. I use it on paintwork but wouldn’t go near the rear window with it, if you read the label it contains petroleum distillate which I would have thought make the window brittle in time. You can’t beat using the ...

Geoff H

If you haven't already, get a proper mount and power lead for it - satnav mode drains the battery quicker even than playing Angry Birds... :lol: Cheers R. Sound advice, the TomTom app is very good, but is very power hungry. I use a TomTom screen mount, but mount it on the passenger side of the cent...

Geoff H

Gazza wrote:It may be part number 51718401844 item number 20 on the drawing

Yes it is part 20

Geoff H

It depends on how the car specification was from new. A Business Radio/Cassette was standard, with maybe a CD changer in the boot as a option, or another option was a Business CD/Radio which I have in mine (Option number 658 on my spec sheet) As said you can get a printout from the Main Dealer to se...

Geoff H

There is a small plastic trim that goes there

Geoff H

There are a few for sale on e-bay. A friend is looking for one and came across this 1.9 M Roadster ! ! !

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110838105177? ... 3D1&_rdc=1

Geoff H

Surely people are entitled to know where there money has gone, its like buying something and waiting for weeks and weeks for it but it never turns up. Then you try and contact the supplier, yet get no response or replies to any messages. You wouldn't just leave it and say bye bye to your money woul...

Geoff H

There have been a lot of moans recently with out any thought of all the years you have run the site, mostly at your own cost. I for one would like to thank you for your effort over the years.

Geoff H

A twitter account (zroadsternet) was set up to let people know when there is a problem or to report one, but nothing was posted on there

Geoff H

People who ride extreme choppers such as this don't (can't!) ride very far or fast - it's all about style. Quite true, although I did use it for short journeys it was a show bike, as you can see in the photos it didn’t have any lights on it. Back to the original post I did have one of my cars in “C...

Geoff H

One of my friends had two V12 E-Types, one was a Roadster the other a 2+2. They were brought at the height of the Classic Car boom about 20 years ago for about £30,000 each, he lost about £10,000 on each of them when the Classic market crashed but as Pingu has said the market has levelled out now, b...

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