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- Fri 02 May, 2008 10:29
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Scratches in vinyl rear window
- Replies: 50
- Views: 13703
screen crease & scratches
This is what I do to avoid scratches & creases in the screen. I thought it would be of interest. Pipe insulation inside a pillow case. Cheap & effective. I lower the roof half way and put it in the crease. The pillow case gets "pulled-in" and thus the screen does not need to be spo...
- Thu 01 May, 2008 14:37
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Torn steering wheeel leather
- Replies: 4
- Views: 492
- Thu 01 May, 2008 14:35
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Tonneau Cover
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1658
- Thu 01 May, 2008 06:35
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Tonneau Cover
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1658
Tonneau Cover
They look good but....
....are they practial - or do they never get used?
....are they practial - or do they never get used?
- Wed 30 Apr, 2008 17:12
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Torn steering wheeel leather
- Replies: 4
- Views: 492
Torn steering wheeel leather
I inherited a torn steering wheel. Aside from replacement or a wheel-skin is there a method to fix/cover the local area only? Please do not note that I took this picture with my cellphone while driving :devil: <a href="http://s262.photobucket.com/albums/ii110/bonboniera_2008/?action=view&cu...
- Tue 29 Apr, 2008 06:23
- Forum: The Beauty Parlour
- Topic: MicroFiber Drying Towel
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2966
- Mon 28 Apr, 2008 13:08
- Forum: The Beauty Parlour
- Topic: MicroFiber Drying Towel
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2966
Finished for now
Well the result is nice but not near what KIWI gets. I suspect the difference is that I need a polish with a power tool. (KIWI - when did you last buff the car?) The carnauba step appears to have made the biggest difference. PS21 now have an even better product - PS21 100%. http://autopia.org/forum/...
- Sun 27 Apr, 2008 15:14
- Forum: The Beauty Parlour
- Topic: MicroFiber Drying Towel
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2966
The Fairy liquid was a strong enough detergent which removed all the old wax/polish to prep for the clay. Clayed today and found that while the car is 98 - it must have been resprayed recently as the clay slid like ice on the bonnet. Polished as well. The car looks good but I can't seem to get the &...
- Sun 27 Apr, 2008 12:36
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Painted brake calipers
- Replies: 44
- Views: 6755
Fine & thanks.
Note that many polish and even plate the pad clips:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3149/242 ... 61.jpg?v=0
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2144/242 ... ce.jpg?v=0
Note that many polish and even plate the pad clips:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3149/242 ... 61.jpg?v=0
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2144/242 ... ce.jpg?v=0
- Sat 26 Apr, 2008 18:23
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Painted brake calipers
- Replies: 44
- Views: 6755
- Thu 24 Apr, 2008 17:57
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Painted brake calipers
- Replies: 44
- Views: 6755
- Thu 24 Apr, 2008 13:18
- Forum: The Beauty Parlour
- Topic: MicroFiber Drying Towel
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2966
- Thu 24 Apr, 2008 11:48
- Forum: The Beauty Parlour
- Topic: MicroFiber Drying Towel
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2966
- Thu 24 Apr, 2008 10:13
- Forum: The Beauty Parlour
- Topic: MicroFiber Drying Towel
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2966
- Thu 24 Apr, 2008 09:52
- Forum: The Beauty Parlour
- Topic: MicroFiber Drying Towel
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2966
clay bar
i'mnew to this....
Does claying make a big difference?
Does claying make a big difference?
- Thu 24 Apr, 2008 06:54
- Forum: The Beauty Parlour
- Topic: MicroFiber Drying Towel
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2966
MicroFiber Drying Towel
For years have tried to dry the car with a range of chamois - always got streaks - on way or another.
Just got my first microfiber drying cloth. What a difference - effortlessly streak free - even in the glaring sun.
They say that Waffle Weave Microfiber drying towels are even better.
Just got my first microfiber drying cloth. What a difference - effortlessly streak free - even in the glaring sun.
They say that Waffle Weave Microfiber drying towels are even better.
- Tue 22 Apr, 2008 19:04
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Painted brake calipers
- Replies: 44
- Views: 6755
Painted brake calipers
Thinking of painting my brake calipers in blue (similar to that of the emblem)
Has anybody done it?
Does it look ghastly?
Any pics???
Has anybody done it?
Does it look ghastly?
Any pics???
- Sun 20 Apr, 2008 22:07
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Polish which is the best
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2579
- Fri 18 Apr, 2008 10:17
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Screeching / Squealing
- Replies: 2
- Views: 537
- Wed 16 Apr, 2008 08:16
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Screeching / Squealing
- Replies: 2
- Views: 537
Screeching / Squealing
When the car warms up - have some squealing at low/medium speeds when turning and when slowing down.
It subsides if I apply the brakes - so I don't thing it's connected to the steering. I just had a service so the pads are not finished.
It must be a common problem...
Can anyone advise??
It subsides if I apply the brakes - so I don't thing it's connected to the steering. I just had a service so the pads are not finished.
It must be a common problem...
Can anyone advise??
- Sun 13 Apr, 2008 12:49
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: radiator protector
- Replies: 0
- Views: 738
radiator protector
I had a fair amount of crud getting stuck into the bottom of my radiator (with some minor damage caused to the radiatior fins) so I decided to improvise and insert a mesh for protection. Pretty simple: You can insert any stainless mesh that you want by removing the (~10) flex washers behind the air ...
- Fri 11 Apr, 2008 09:18
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Wing mirror vibration
- Replies: 23
- Views: 6998
For the benefit of those who want to go Freddie's way, I have an old picture of the flex washer. http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii110/bonboniera_2008/DSCF1126.jpg I assume you recommend to support the flex washer from underneath and tap the top collar of the core which sits inside the spring. It...
- Thu 10 Apr, 2008 11:48
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Wing mirror vibration
- Replies: 23
- Views: 6998
Well.... the last fix went most of the way to eliminate the mirror vibration. Initially I was so excited by the drastic improvement I thought it was the whole whack. Besides, I'm running out of projects to express TLC for the recently acquired toy. So, I decided to do the fix I already mentioned, wh...
- Tue 08 Apr, 2008 12:12
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: leak in boot and bootlid brake light
- Replies: 7
- Views: 931
- Sun 06 Apr, 2008 20:12
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3 ashtray lightbulb?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 6289
- Sun 06 Apr, 2008 18:16
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3 ashtray lightbulb?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 6289
Pics of back of lighter (LHD)
Shotan, wrt to the ashtray bulb you are correct - what I did was an improvisation. For a few quid it is worth it to get the correct part. R - for your benefit here are pictures from the back both without and with the bulb socket in its slot next to the lighter. (the views are from the gas pedal area...
- Sun 06 Apr, 2008 14:48
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3 ashtray lightbulb?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 6289
I would gamble that the issue is with the bulb and not with the wires. Two possibilities: 1. Intermittent contact of the filament itself shortly before it died 2. The legs off the bulb itself can be configured in two ways - by bending the bulb contacts back around the other side of the glass. Make s...
- Sun 06 Apr, 2008 11:26
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3 ashtray lightbulb?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 6289
I estimate the length of the bulb wires to be at least 6 inches and do not appear to be connected to the lighter in any way (I recall this is confirmed by the car wiring diagram) - So I don't think it is worth it to try and get the lighter out even for access - besides as I mentioned before - you ca...
- Sun 06 Apr, 2008 00:17
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3 ashtray lightbulb?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 6289
As Cowboy noted - the ligher bulb can be accessed from the drivers side panel - albeit with a combination of some contortionist and gynacological skills. Easiest to do at night with a flashlight. The bulb housing is next to the lighter socket (to the right for a LHD; not sure about a RHD) The bulb i...
- Fri 04 Apr, 2008 15:22
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3 ashtray lightbulb?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 6289
- Fri 04 Apr, 2008 14:28
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3 2.2 (offer accepted)
- Replies: 38
- Views: 3979
Looks good from here. I would see if you can get the printed service history from her garage. While there are thousands of Z3s in the UK and only about 100 in Israel, six months ago I paid £11k (!!!) for my '98 1.9L with 110k miles (!!!) - and while I got the color I wanted - due to neglect of the s...
- Fri 04 Apr, 2008 14:14
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3 ashtray lightbulb?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 6289
Thanks Shotan - I didn't even know there was a bulb in there - I keep a small microfiber to clean my sunglasses in the ashtray.
I hope you figured out by now how to get the bulb out of the housing.
It's tricky - I needed a plier - if one is heavy handed it's easy to smash the bulb while you're at it.
I hope you figured out by now how to get the bulb out of the housing.
It's tricky - I needed a plier - if one is heavy handed it's easy to smash the bulb while you're at it.
- Thu 03 Apr, 2008 08:37
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Wing mirror vibration
- Replies: 23
- Views: 6998
For completion there are a couple of other sources of mirror vibration (which was not in my case) 1. one or more of the four clips on the backside of the mirror is released (easy fix - just depress mirror with minimal force) 2. relaxed spring on the swiwel joint between the mirror support plate and ...
- Wed 02 Apr, 2008 06:04
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Wing mirror vibration
- Replies: 23
- Views: 6998
- Tue 01 Apr, 2008 20:15
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Wing mirror vibration
- Replies: 23
- Views: 6998
- Tue 01 Apr, 2008 20:14
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Wing mirror vibration
- Replies: 23
- Views: 6998
Wing mirror vibration fix
Despite encouragement from a number of fellow Zedsters - I was reluctant to accept wing mirror vibration was a fact of life. A while ago I established that the problem was between the mount and the door. Close inspection showed that the mirror mount gasket was not under pressure - even though the 2 ...
- Sat 29 Mar, 2008 18:57
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Windblocker parts
- Replies: 0
- Views: 311
Windblocker parts
I have an original OEM windblocker PN82159407972. http://www.hmsmotorsport.com/ximg/thumb/2164/z3-windscreen.jpg I don't know why I keep it as it really restricts rearview and offers minimal protection on the wife's 'do...... Nevertheless, it's not so stable, so I need a couple of sets of the jaded ...
- Thu 27 Mar, 2008 20:53
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: leak in boot and bootlid brake light
- Replies: 7
- Views: 931
- Tue 25 Mar, 2008 13:34
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Scratches in vinyl rear window
- Replies: 50
- Views: 13703
- Mon 24 Mar, 2008 21:27
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Scratches in vinyl rear window
- Replies: 50
- Views: 13703
- Mon 24 Mar, 2008 18:17
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Scratches in vinyl rear window
- Replies: 50
- Views: 13703
I just tested the OEMpaste=Autosol paste. While this seemed to be the most abrasive - it also did not impact the swirls. The window is clear and with good luster - but there are still swirls and still get glare from headlights behind me. Here are links to pictures: (the picture trying to show swirls...
- Sun 23 Mar, 2008 10:56
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Passanger seat switch. Something missing
- Replies: 2
- Views: 433
- Fri 21 Mar, 2008 15:30
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Scratches in vinyl rear window
- Replies: 50
- Views: 13703
I'll pass on the metal polish cuz I'm afraid of impact of the solvents on the vinyl. Just OEM paste left. But I now am thinking that the vinyl is too soft to be able to polish out swirl marks. As we discussed, to polish out a scratch you need to remove a layer until the bottom of the scratch - and w...
- Fri 21 Mar, 2008 09:12
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Scratches in vinyl rear window
- Replies: 50
- Views: 13703
Thanks - they have a tube locally in stock. I've eliminated the cause as being a poor applicator - so only have left is whether the abrasive is too mild - or whether my non OEM plastic window is the problem. I think it's the former as one can polish metal with hard alumina abrasives. I will start wi...
- Thu 20 Mar, 2008 20:35
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Scratches in vinyl rear window
- Replies: 50
- Views: 13703
Mich, The swirl marks must be only a few microinches deep - and I agree that the vinyl needs to be removed to the level of the bottom of the swirls. Isn't that the idea of any mild abrasive polishing? that you remove a thin layer to polish out the fine scratches. What I don't understand is why I can...
- Thu 20 Mar, 2008 17:44
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: leak in boot and bootlid brake light
- Replies: 7
- Views: 931
- Thu 20 Mar, 2008 09:05
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Scratches in vinyl rear window
- Replies: 50
- Views: 13703
Perhaps my expectations are too high. Just to clarify; If when standing right above the window, one looks at the direct reflection of the sun off the rear window - do you see any swirl marks? I can't get rid of any - if anything I'm adding more - whether I use a cotton detailing cloth or a MF. (I kn...
- Thu 20 Mar, 2008 08:27
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Scratches in vinyl rear window
- Replies: 50
- Views: 13703
- Wed 19 Mar, 2008 21:55
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Scratches in vinyl rear window
- Replies: 50
- Views: 13703
I just tested the Meguiar's PlastX. Any superficial scumming and oxidation has been removed and the window is clear and full of luster - but nothing so far is impactiing the fine skate/swirl marks. I have no problem during the day but at night the glare from the cars from behind is annoying. After a...
- Mon 17 Mar, 2008 09:24
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Seat shift fix (bushings) on Youtube
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1610