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by gookah
Mon 05 Oct, 2009 17:47
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Winters coming - preparing the zed
Replies: 32
Views: 2596

Wessex wrote:There is evidence that warming an engine on tickover creates more wear
I still don't see any....
Wessex wrote:Still, your money; your engine. What a waste..
yep, my money, my engine, your opinion.
I just comment on what I experience personally. :thumb:
by gookah
Mon 05 Oct, 2009 17:26
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Winters coming - preparing the zed
Replies: 32
Views: 2596

Jonttt wrote:I don't use oiling water from the kettle :D
you really ought to clean that kettle :D :D
by gookah
Mon 05 Oct, 2009 17:16
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 Halo Projector Headlight units - where from?
Replies: 24
Views: 7751

like anything you can mess up if not careful, they are quite fragile. wire them up to the battery first to make sure they work before you fit them. I put them in the oven after removing the shelves, The walls did not get hot enough to melt the hard plastic, but it softens the mastic enough to prise ...
by gookah
Sun 04 Oct, 2009 23:55
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Winters coming - preparing the zed
Replies: 32
Views: 2596

I've always done it and had no problems. that will do as proof enough to me. Maybe you have some evidence of all these failing engines over two years old? I see lots of neighbours and friends doing the same and they are not all broken down at the end of the street. If you have some hard evidence tha...
by gookah
Sun 04 Oct, 2009 23:35
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 Halo Projector Headlight units - where from?
Replies: 24
Views: 7751

here they are fitted



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see how bright these are in daylight too. just compare that with the other units your considering before you decide.
by gookah
Sun 04 Oct, 2009 23:19
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 Halo Projector Headlight units - where from?
Replies: 24
Views: 7751

use the DIY method they are loads brighter, you keep original spec BMW reflectors too, http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-GENUINE-CCFL-ANGEL-EYES-E36-M3-E34-E38-E39-M5-Z3_W0QQitemZ260485737614QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item3ca628ec8e&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14#ht_1644wt_939 You h...
by gookah
Sun 04 Oct, 2009 23:06
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Z3 Engine sizes.
Replies: 11
Views: 831

I just tell them that my 3.0 is a 'barbers' car. and I'm not gay.... its my boyfriend that is :D
by gookah
Sun 04 Oct, 2009 11:45
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Winters coming - preparing the zed
Replies: 32
Views: 2596

Wessex wrote: Things may have changed since I started maintaining cars 40 years ago .
very probably... that's why I don't use the starting handle.

:D
by gookah
Sat 03 Oct, 2009 10:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Winters coming - preparing the zed
Replies: 32
Views: 2596

get one of these. alarm with remote engine starter http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-2-way-PAGER-CAR-ALARM-REMOTE-START-CENTRAL-LOCKING_W0QQitemZ400071653755QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item5d2620f97b&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 I have fitted a similar one to mine. It can start you...
by gookah
Thu 01 Oct, 2009 19:49
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Potential new owner... 2.8 or 3.0?
Replies: 11
Views: 1199

£215 on my 3.0i for road tax. my emissions are 228 g/km -- that's 3 g/km above the 225 limit where it goes above £400 initially announced as applying to vehicles newer than 1st March 2001, however they relaxed the initial 2001 rules, and now it only applies to cars newer than 23rd march 2006. see li...
by gookah
Tue 29 Sep, 2009 21:19
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Pictures of lowered Z3's?
Replies: 5
Views: 1582

by gookah
Tue 29 Sep, 2009 21:15
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Spray paint finish query
Replies: 9
Views: 1550

just undo the bolts, pull out the cable as far as you can and mask off and suspend from garage roof. You can spin the base round to coat all sides.
worked for me!
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by gookah
Tue 29 Sep, 2009 21:04
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Potential new owner... 2.8 or 3.0?
Replies: 11
Views: 1199

got my 3litre nearly two years ago and use it every day. from around 28mpg on a run through 23mpg around town, though 19mpg sometimes, but hell they are fun miles at 19mpg. yep mine does regulary low 20s, but I love to feel that acceleration, 6 second 0-60 times come at a price. I didn't buy a 3litr...
by gookah
Wed 23 Sep, 2009 20:20
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Haven't I Seen This Advertised Before???
Replies: 15
Views: 1315

I bet there is a beige checked baseball cap in the glovebox
by gookah
Mon 21 Sep, 2009 21:38
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Anybody got a picture of a lowered silver Z3 w/ hard top?
Replies: 7
Views: 1136

£800 each I'm led to believe, plus tyres on top..
It's the 3.0 sport.
There is someone that advertises on eBay now and again for the fitting kits. he makes them himself
by gookah
Sun 20 Sep, 2009 20:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Anybody got a picture of a lowered silver Z3 w/ hard top?
Replies: 7
Views: 1136

schnitzer type 3 alloys. 18"
by gookah
Sat 19 Sep, 2009 22:38
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Anybody got a picture of a lowered silver Z3 w/ hard top?
Replies: 7
Views: 1136

These are Racelogic springs, off ebay. Car was already lower that standard with schnitzer springs, but a front one broke so I replaced them all with the racelogic ones. Having said that the rears went down another 40mm and the fronts another 15mm lower than the Schnitzer ones. Altogether 40mm lower ...
by gookah
Sat 19 Sep, 2009 19:13
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Anybody got a picture of a lowered silver Z3 w/ hard top?
Replies: 7
Views: 1136

what about this one of mine



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by gookah
Wed 16 Sep, 2009 21:46
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Had a Z3 and now thinking about a Z4
Replies: 61
Views: 31232

hmmmm
:D :D :D
by gookah
Mon 14 Sep, 2009 21:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: "Swinging" noise
Replies: 10
Views: 1379

isn't the Z4 more prone to 'swinging' ?

:D :D
by gookah
Thu 03 Sep, 2009 22:19
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Hartge V AC Schnitzer
Replies: 37
Views: 11272

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Schnitzer of course!
by gookah
Tue 01 Sep, 2009 17:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Best value mod - only 50p
Replies: 34
Views: 5816

BonBon wrote:To satisfy those who thought it was an eyesore......
.........the cost went up to 4 quid :
Sorry, but I'd have saved £4. the final £3.50 especially.
however, if your happy then that's what counts.

:D :D
by gookah
Sat 29 Aug, 2009 17:03
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Stealth Z1 First Photographs
Replies: 43
Views: 8204

pass me the T-Cut .


Shiney.......not!
:D :D
by gookah
Fri 28 Aug, 2009 14:03
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Pimped Z3 on 20 inch rims !
Replies: 21
Views: 3009

apart from the beige, it gets my thumbs up.........
but then again .......I am not in my 50's/60's

bullets made, time to duck!
:D :D :D
by gookah
Tue 25 Aug, 2009 21:53
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: Angels & HID Lights on MRoadster
Replies: 58
Views: 11303

I heard that both teams turned down sponsorship from a dog food manufacturer .............as they felt 'Winalot' wouldn't look right :D :D
by gookah
Tue 25 Aug, 2009 21:44
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Northern BMW Festival at Tatton Park - 6th September 2009
Replies: 68
Views: 10468

definate now.. +1
and BB please
by gookah
Mon 24 Aug, 2009 20:34
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Northern BMW Festival at Tatton Park - 6th September 2009
Replies: 68
Views: 10468

as yet I'm a maybe (+1).... just Brekkie though...
by gookah
Mon 24 Aug, 2009 20:19
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: Angels & HID Lights on MRoadster
Replies: 58
Views: 11303

Yeah, I'm affraid Liverpool were poor last weekend, I was there. Torres was isolated and gerrard (thankfully) off form. Who is Babel? Surely not the Dutch international that used to be great!!! I thought he had come on at half time then my brother said that he had actually played the 1st half! I co...
by gookah
Thu 20 Aug, 2009 22:17
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: show us your keyrings!
Replies: 58
Views: 6663

I thought the subject line of this thread, was a link to the Z4 owners club dinner table... "Muriel.... where's our keys?"

:colourful: :D :D
by gookah
Thu 20 Aug, 2009 22:03
Forum: Better Driving
Topic: If I Was A Traffic Cop I'd.......
Replies: 144
Views: 77898

Weaving between lanes on a motorway is pointless and likely to cause an accident if you take moving back to the innermost lane after an overtake to extremes. If you are going to be overtaking another vehicle within a short distance then stay out. If there is faster traffic behind you, shorten the d...
by gookah
Thu 20 Aug, 2009 21:45
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Unmarked Police Cars
Replies: 21
Views: 1902

Snoops wrote: can't believe you've not seen more unmarked cars on "our" stretch of the M6 - seen loads.

.
I seen loads too, but they are just the normal cars owned by the general public.

:D :D
by gookah
Thu 20 Aug, 2009 21:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Oh Dear
Replies: 35
Views: 4648

I really want that car, its wicked.
cos I should be alright to drive once the doctor takes this jacket off, I hate the way the sleeves tie behind me :x
by gookah
Thu 20 Aug, 2009 21:15
Forum: Better Driving
Topic: If I Was A Traffic Cop I'd.......
Replies: 144
Views: 77898

if someone can undertake, then there was room for the other car to be in that lane, therefore they should be charged with driving without due care and ATTENTION as they clearly are not aware of the space on the inside.. and for the ones who think they have a bloody right to remain in the lane regard...
by gookah
Mon 17 Aug, 2009 20:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: New Soft top - Any suggestions & Query
Replies: 41
Views: 4873

pics coming soon!!
by gookah
Mon 17 Aug, 2009 17:06
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: New Soft top - Any suggestions & Query
Replies: 41
Views: 4873

Snoops wrote:I think you need to share that with us though :D

Croyden Soft Tops, Normal price £499 but I mentioned Z Roadster and he said £450. They are on T'internet just Google them...
Sewn in windows but he replaces them for £120 if needed
by gookah
Sun 16 Aug, 2009 21:29
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Oh Dear
Replies: 35
Views: 4648

loving the fuel flap........
hang on a minute, some bas*£*d's stolen my dustbin lid......
by gookah
Sun 16 Aug, 2009 21:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: New Soft top - Any suggestions & Query
Replies: 41
Views: 4873

Just had a new blue mohair roof fitted, travelled to Croyden from Telford, and the cost? £450 all in...... looks lovely now!
by gookah
Sat 01 Aug, 2009 21:42
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Advice on this trim kit
Replies: 5
Views: 665

I bought one to cover the brushed aluminium trim on mine, however it left a 1mm gap around all the switches and edges that showed the aluminium through, He said afterwards it is designed to go on a black console so that you would have a 1mm black border to add to the effect. But he gave me a refund ...
by gookah
Tue 28 Jul, 2009 21:59
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Broken into
Replies: 22
Views: 2763

I contacted Soft Tops Croyden--car booked in for a new 'blue rinse hairdo' on Monday.. When I asked how much he said £495, I then mentioned that other people on here had been charged £450, and he said ......OK £450..
don't ask . don't get .....I suppose :geek:
by gookah
Tue 28 Jul, 2009 21:44
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Livid
Replies: 3
Views: 615

Re: Livid

spokey wrote: my friendly dealer [Murketts] managed to get BMW to give me a replacement on the house! :D
you should always compare the Murketts ..... simples!
by gookah
Sun 26 Jul, 2009 21:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Best value mod - only 50p
Replies: 34
Views: 5816

Re: Armrests

Mike Fishwick wrote:

tuning the radio, inserting CDs, and all the other essentials of modern driving . . .
I was once pulled over for changing the cassette!,.............


I wouldn't have minded but there was only one more wire to connect.
by gookah
Sun 19 Jul, 2009 21:08
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: New Z4 on Top Gear
Replies: 31
Views: 5185

estocks wrote:

Far more interesting and beautiful than the new Z4, which appers to have become competion for the 50 year old female divorcee market like the SC430 and the SLK.

more interesting? what? a 55-year-old company directors car?
:D
by gookah
Sat 18 Jul, 2009 16:15
Forum: Performance
Topic: budget suspension
Replies: 4
Views: 1069

before you go down the polyurethane route take a look at this. http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=21417&highlight= Please bear this in mind. I noticed no difference to the handling apart from the said shakes, in fact I tell a lie,I did notice a difference: the tramlining I was trying...
by gookah
Wed 15 Jul, 2009 20:18
Forum: Performance
Topic: Suspension Problems???
Replies: 12
Views: 1697

I replaced with powerflex bushes on the advice of some members of this forum that say they are the cure all of suspension issues. My car was worse afterwards, I am thinking of buying normal ones, worse tramlining afterwards and felt like every bump was going to shake the car apart. I get embarrassed...
by gookah
Tue 14 Jul, 2009 20:29
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Broken into
Replies: 22
Views: 2763

thinking of taking mine there for replacement in a couple of weeks time.... Do you know how long they normally take?, and how long do you need to leave the roof shut, I willl get cold turkey keeping the roof closed if its not raining!!
by gookah
Tue 14 Jul, 2009 20:23
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Nice looking ///M on Pistonheads 26k £7,250 open to offers!
Replies: 21
Views: 2223

Bally wrote:.

But I know if i go looking it will end up in my garage :lol:

yes .... and?
:drive
by gookah
Sun 12 Jul, 2009 20:59
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Broken into
Replies: 22
Views: 2763

do the replacements from Croyden Soft top's come with a zippy-out window?
by gookah
Tue 07 Jul, 2009 16:23
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Jonttt's Z3m Roadster - now for sale
Replies: 39
Views: 4879

and there's a head and body shot in pic 4 near the filler cap! scary
by gookah
Tue 07 Jul, 2009 12:28
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Top down
Replies: 30
Views: 3169

top man :bow :bow
by gookah
Tue 07 Jul, 2009 00:45
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: ///M Coupe on fire (pic heavy)
Replies: 6
Views: 2694

Re: ///M Coupe on fire (pic heavy)

skinny wrote:

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so, side gills are actually functional then