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- Fri 25 Jan, 2013 18:00
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: z3 angel eyes retrofit problems
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2340
z3 angel eyes retrofit problems
Hi all Got some CCFL Angel eyes from Maxautos for the zed. Spent and age as anyone whos tried it knows splitting the headlamp unit and installing the angeleyes. Imagine my annoyance when after fitting them and then trying to refit cover i fid the bottom of the lenses cover wont go back properly beca...
- Thu 24 Jan, 2013 10:13
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: CAN I FIT ROLL HOOPS?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 470
Re: CAN I FIT ROLL HOOPS?
John 1950 its a fairly straight forward swap, bit time consuming and actually easier if you strip it out yourself from donor car. You will need all the trim from the donor vehicle and the roll bar posts underneath the trim. You need torx head T40 and T25 or T27 I think, most socket sets have the app...
- Mon 21 Jan, 2013 08:32
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: M spoiler retrofit
- Replies: 1
- Views: 249
M spoiler retrofit
I think I have the M sport bumper on my car. It has two clear sidelights on the bumper that are currently not connected up.
I need the two light bulb fittings as i cant seem to find them anywhere, any advice greatly appreciated.
Craig
Ill try to post a pic at some point
I need the two light bulb fittings as i cant seem to find them anywhere, any advice greatly appreciated.
Craig
Ill try to post a pic at some point
- Sat 19 Jan, 2013 15:08
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: Engine Brace
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2323
Re: Engine Brace
definetly fit one, i did and it transformed the car tbh i was amazed at the difference just feels right now, got a lot of, think its called 'skuttleshake', now its as solid as a rock.
Craig
Craig
- Sat 19 Jan, 2013 15:06
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: 2.8 exhaust on 1.9?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1017
Re: 2.8 exhaust on 1.9?
KKriss I presume from lack of contact you do not need my exhaust.
Craig
Craig
- Fri 18 Jan, 2013 23:12
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: Snow and the Roadster
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1411
Re: Snow and the Roadster
i have to say driving the zed in the snow is a hoot, i love how easy it is to get a good slide going then to opposite lock it and get it under control, its tremendous lol
C
C
- Thu 17 Jan, 2013 17:00
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Wanted non-permanent boot rack for Z3
- Replies: 1
- Views: 347
Re: Wanted non-permanent boot rack for Z3
try classicbootracks on interweb have some canny racks at reasonable prices
got one for mine although it is permanent it does look good
C
got one for mine although it is permanent it does look good
C
- Thu 17 Jan, 2013 16:56
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: help my bonnet wiil not lock shut
- Replies: 3
- Views: 377
Re: help my bonnet wiil not lock shut
cable snapped it sounds like
be careful and dont drive until you have secured it poroperly or you will end up like me looking for a new bonnet
C
be careful and dont drive until you have secured it poroperly or you will end up like me looking for a new bonnet
C
- Mon 14 Jan, 2013 07:31
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Does anyone have. Roof installation instructions
- Replies: 6
- Views: 574
Re: Does anyone have. Roof installation instructions
Hi all Its a fairly easy swap if your doing the whole thing. I did it on my own in about 2 hours, just take it steady and think before you pull too hard, it should lift out fairly easily so if it doesnt make sure you have removed all the bolts, a little tip utilise a hairdryer to soften the bitumen ...
- Fri 11 Jan, 2013 17:25
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Wipers.....
- Replies: 14
- Views: 857
Re: Wipers.....
forgot to say on ebay
- Fri 11 Jan, 2013 17:25
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Wipers.....
- Replies: 14
- Views: 857
Re: Wipers.....
i got a set for 3.99 from an autoparts site, and they are excellent i have to say, my 2nd cousin has an autoparts shop and he buys the same ones and sells them for 15 quid so theres an object lesson there.
Craig
Craig
- Tue 08 Jan, 2013 19:53
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Wanted - Drivers side doormirror mount (broken one needed)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 273
Wanted - Drivers side doormirror mount (broken one needed)
This may seem like a daft request but I am after a broken drivers side door mirror mount. The thing that has the metal post inside that normally snaps off. Yes I want a broken one, I have bought some aftermarket mirrors and am going to mount them on the pillar. My drivers side door mirror is in good...
- Mon 07 Jan, 2013 09:58
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Wanted: BMW Z3 1.9 exhaust
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2036
Re: Wanted: BMW Z3 1.9 exhaust
I may have on from cat back, it has some corrosion on heat shield on back box but other than that is in good condition if your interested
Craig
Craig
- Sat 05 Jan, 2013 19:05
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
- Replies: 2088
- Views: 413469
Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Well my stuff has been a bit boring tbh. Radiator bracket and rubber bungs Side lamp fitment and two bulbs Bought these as some gash bastard who had the Z before me couldnt be bothered to buy the parts to replace them it cost me the sum total of £15 quid for the parts why oh why scrimp on important ...
- Fri 04 Jan, 2013 00:58
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3 2.2 - Engine Noise
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3234
Re: Z3 2.2 - Engine Noise
is replacing the clutch release bearing a big job??
My z seems to chirp and squeak , I changed alternator belt thinking it may have been that but it hasnt cured problem.
Craig
My z seems to chirp and squeak , I changed alternator belt thinking it may have been that but it hasnt cured problem.
Craig
- Thu 03 Jan, 2013 00:30
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Anyone been out in a Z this year
- Replies: 31
- Views: 1864
Re: Anyone been out in a Z this year
I am starting to get seriously spooked with my zed, albert. I bought the bushes for the seats from here and decided to change all eight of them on both drivers and passenger seats, all went well on drivers seat no problems, swapped passenger over and for some reason motor just wouldnt work. Ended up...
- Wed 02 Jan, 2013 00:13
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Anyone been out in a Z this year
- Replies: 31
- Views: 1864
Re: Anyone been out in a Z this year
i did 128 miles on new years eve into new years day lol, it was very romantic and i was the one that thought of it too!!!!!!!!!
- Wed 02 Jan, 2013 00:09
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Anyone been out in a Z this year
- Replies: 31
- Views: 1864
Re: Anyone been out in a Z this year
did u start it up??
if not no lol
Craig
if not no lol
Craig
- Tue 01 Jan, 2013 23:58
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Anyone been out in a Z this year
- Replies: 31
- Views: 1864
Re: Anyone been out in a Z this year
Well last night i was out in the zed, if anyone knows northumberland, we went to bamburgh, sat in car park next to dunstanburgh castle at 1130pm with roof down, heating on, picnic basket, bucks fizz and saw the new year in..........very romantic Didnt think it was going to happen on the 30th as the ...
- Sun 30 Dec, 2012 16:03
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Wipers.....
- Replies: 14
- Views: 857
Re: Wipers.....
Goto on to fleabay and order the blade type for about 4 quid a pair, gets rid of all the metal work and work really well
Craig
Craig
- Sat 29 Dec, 2012 14:59
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Help!!!!!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 355
Re: Help!!!!!
HTH thanks for that m8 i do have the M44 engine just ordered some bits from bmmini etc at a ridiculously cheap price, excellent site and it has pictures too lol
Im going to get bits for radiator, secure that then put belt on i think
Craig
Im going to get bits for radiator, secure that then put belt on i think
Craig
- Sat 29 Dec, 2012 11:42
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Help!!!!!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 355
Re: Help!!!!!
guys the response as always is brilliant thanks for that, i'll try bmminiparts i think.
one last thing how can i find out what engine i have? the diagram for the m44 appears very similar to my routing but i thought mine was e36 engine?
craig
sorry if i sound stupid
one last thing how can i find out what engine i have? the diagram for the m44 appears very similar to my routing but i thought mine was e36 engine?
craig
sorry if i sound stupid
- Sat 29 Dec, 2012 11:23
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Help!!!!!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 355
Help!!!!!
As with everything this year a relatively easy job has now turned hard My alternator belt gave up the other day so I called AA and got towed home. I ordered an replacement which i duly received, I took all the remainder fo the belt from the around the fan, routed the new belt around the fan then fou...
- Fri 28 Dec, 2012 22:59
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: SWAPPING OUT MY ROOF
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2740
Re: SWAPPING OUT MY ROOF
vic thanks for that zip lube may be exactly what i need If your roof is leaking, an easy fix may be to remove round rubber seal that sits between car and hood, slacken off bolts, get some bitumen based sealer in a tube from your local roofing suppliers, squirt a bead along inner edges of framework, ...
- Fri 28 Dec, 2012 17:09
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: SWAPPING OUT MY ROOF
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2740
Re: SWAPPING OUT MY ROOF
Hi all i read with interest all the comments about swapping out the whole roof and not just swapping the fabric. I did this before xmas, took about three hours on my own, and my new one doesnt leak except where the previous owner has had a new rear window zipped in, strangley it is running off zip i...
- Sun 16 Dec, 2012 00:52
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
- Replies: 2088
- Views: 413469
Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
thanks for that chrisp 2-3k is a bit steep for me tbh, i do have a m8 who will spray my new bonnet for a couple of hundred quid so was gonna ask him to do the rest of car, its not that bad and it might actually be cheaper to get chips away to tidy it up thinking about it, just got a couple of scrath...
- Sat 15 Dec, 2012 14:49
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Vittaloni wing mirrors fitted
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3677
Re: Vittaloni wing mirrors fitted
exactly and i'll easily make back what i have spent by selling the drivers side which works fine
and tbh once the mirrors are set do u really need to move them??
and tbh once the mirrors are set do u really need to move them??
- Sat 15 Dec, 2012 14:11
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Vittaloni wing mirrors fitted
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3677
Re: Vittaloni wing mirrors fitted
Just bought some vitaloni mirrors, so will soon have a drivers side mirror(intact) and a passenger side mirror(broke) in silver for parts going on fleabay unless some one wants to make me an offer.
Craig
Craig
- Sat 15 Dec, 2012 13:28
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
- Replies: 2088
- Views: 413469
Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Today i bought Sports Slimline boot rack which will be here early next week once its on i will send pics That is all lol, rather that is enough lol pockets now empty but to be fair everything i have bought is as a result of selling items from the zed which i have upgraded/replaced. I have made 250 q...
- Fri 14 Dec, 2012 18:20
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: need some info regarding your obc settings
- Replies: 10
- Views: 614
Re: need some info regarding your obc settings
If you follow the aqbove proces su get inot the settings of the OBC and I think number four is the KM/Miles adjuster, scroll through to four, pressleft hand button which will adjust display from km to miles then press left hand button and viola
- Fri 14 Dec, 2012 07:37
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Central locking
- Replies: 5
- Views: 454
Re: Central locking
Hi all
Just as an aside check your interior light fuse too, mine blew and central locking stopped working!!
I presume its linked due to auto dimming when doors are locked so it must be connected somehow.
Just as an aside check your interior light fuse too, mine blew and central locking stopped working!!
I presume its linked due to auto dimming when doors are locked so it must be connected somehow.
- Fri 14 Dec, 2012 07:36
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
- Replies: 2088
- Views: 413469
Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Now your talking Hunter lol , me hearty.
Not sure about old case tbh might just put rack on and get a picnic basket
Not sure about old case tbh might just put rack on and get a picnic basket
- Thu 13 Dec, 2012 23:14
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
- Replies: 2088
- Views: 413469
Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
hi Tim Been looking on a site called 'Boot racks.co.uk' Got some nice ones on there tbh for around 120 quid get a slimline sports i think, was thinking of buying a retro old suitcase and attaching it to rack for additional easy storage, but would it look wrong on a sporty car or would it give it cha...
- Thu 13 Dec, 2012 22:19
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
- Replies: 2088
- Views: 413469
Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
this week i have bought
magnetic stone chip guards from titan
some new wipers
new dust caps(bmw emblem)
some renovo roof proofer
a new zed keyring
going to buy a chrome luggage rack tonight
Does anyone know where you can aftermarket wing mirrors?
Craig
magnetic stone chip guards from titan
some new wipers
new dust caps(bmw emblem)
some renovo roof proofer
a new zed keyring
going to buy a chrome luggage rack tonight
Does anyone know where you can aftermarket wing mirrors?
Craig
- Thu 13 Dec, 2012 10:23
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: need some info regarding your obc settings
- Replies: 10
- Views: 614
Re: need some info regarding your obc settings
you also need the outside temperature sensor. From what i understand all the wiring is there for the obc it basically needs plugged in . Mind im no expert in it so it would be better if someone with more technical knowledge comments before you go and try and source one. The temperature sensor is on ...
- Wed 12 Dec, 2012 23:35
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: need some info regarding your obc settings
- Replies: 10
- Views: 614
need some info regarding your obc settings
I have just installed a used OBC into my 1.9 1997 zed which was from a 2.8 model. The MPG settings need adjusted back to the 1.9 readings as it shows im only getting about 16mpg at the minute whereas the last one should around the 29mpg mark. If any one has a 1.9 OBC would you be good enough to chec...
- Sun 09 Dec, 2012 23:19
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Think im gonna have an affair.......
- Replies: 9
- Views: 540
Re: Think im gonna have an affair.......
hehe thats bad but good lol
- Sun 09 Dec, 2012 22:14
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Think im gonna have an affair.......
- Replies: 9
- Views: 540
Re: Think im gonna have an affair.......
frozen leg of lamb m8 then cook it and eat the evidence lol.
Im in early stages and i'll get there eventually the zed gives me something to do
thanks for support badman
Im in early stages and i'll get there eventually the zed gives me something to do
thanks for support badman
- Sun 09 Dec, 2012 22:09
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Think im gonna have an affair.......
- Replies: 9
- Views: 540
Re: Think im gonna have an affair.......
Badman thanks for that, i had to sell my bike too so was a bit gutted but its put a smile back on my face and lets be right its a bit safer than a bike and nearly as much fun....i have a 1.9 atm only had it about three weeks but im noww looking at the 2.8 lol Maybe when im not living in a cardboard ...
- Sun 09 Dec, 2012 21:47
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Think im gonna have an affair.......
- Replies: 9
- Views: 540
Think im gonna have an affair.......
Most of u will understand when i say that, i think im falling in love with my Zed I didnt realise it wud be so much fun........its a bit tatty, long in the tooth, even agricultural to some degree but ive never had as much fun driving a car since I had my 205 GTI in my younger days When i had my son ...
- Sat 08 Dec, 2012 00:36
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: just changed roof lets see if it leaks lol
- Replies: 2
- Views: 241
Re: just changed roof lets see if it leaks lol
No Leaks!!!!!......yet
- Fri 07 Dec, 2012 16:33
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: just changed roof lets see if it leaks lol
- Replies: 2
- Views: 241
Re: just changed roof lets see if it leaks lol
next job is seat bushes which i have got already.
Then the dreaded central locking which has stopped working !!
Then the dreaded central locking which has stopped working !!
- Fri 07 Dec, 2012 16:32
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: just changed roof lets see if it leaks lol
- Replies: 2
- Views: 241
just changed roof lets see if it leaks lol
just changed whole roof mechanism for my Zed, fairly easy tbh once id found all the nuts!!!!!!! on the mechanism. Lets see if it leaks, im sure it will im not that lucky, if it does its a trip to roofer supplies and obtain some bitumen in a tube and squirt it between body and roof. If anyone is inte...
- Fri 07 Dec, 2012 16:27
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Bonnet
- Replies: 20
- Views: 904
Re: Bonnet
go for it
- Tue 04 Dec, 2012 23:23
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: do you have a silver Z and like to drive in the winter
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1985
Re: do you have a silver Z and like to drive in the winter
i got to get myself one of these lol
- Fri 30 Nov, 2012 13:29
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: new owner lots to do lol
- Replies: 9
- Views: 802
Re: new owner lots to do lol
got hoop kit and fitted it in a total of six hours, thats removal from donor car, removal of items from my car and refitting so not too bad, it really looks good tbh and not very difficult at all, just a few delicate bits that need a bit of care. I like them now for some chrome roll hoops to bling i...
- Fri 30 Nov, 2012 13:20
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Selling some bits
- Replies: 6
- Views: 892
Re: Selling some bits
hi sorry didnt get ur email, they are the original five spoke alloys from a 1997 zed an are in excellent condition ill try and get a pic of them for you and text u it if u send ur mob number to my mailbox
cheers
craig
cheers
craig
- Wed 28 Nov, 2012 22:45
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: Induction kits
- Replies: 72
- Views: 10913
Re: Induction kits
Zedonist thats brilliant thank you i know now which route to follow
- Wed 28 Nov, 2012 13:18
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Z3 Ashtray for sale, soft touch opening
- Replies: 0
- Views: 244
Z3 Ashtray for sale, soft touch opening
Another item for sale
OEM ashtray soft touch opener, excellent condition works smoothly
On Fleabay
BMW Z3 Ashtray with soft touch top - 200855380448
OEM ashtray soft touch opener, excellent condition works smoothly
On Fleabay
BMW Z3 Ashtray with soft touch top - 200855380448
- Wed 28 Nov, 2012 13:03
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: Induction kits
- Replies: 72
- Views: 10913
Re: Induction kits
Thks kamalgoire
think thats route i'll take tbh
think thats route i'll take tbh