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Aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy it deosnt mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoetnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be at the rghit pclae. The rset can be a total mses and and you can sitll raed it wouthit probelm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deo...

mich

Sorry to put two postings together, but how have they arrived at the price?? they must have removed the sump, how much further have they gone, have they removed big end caps and main brg caps, how about the oil pump(I don't know what type it has) they must have gone at least this far to even guess a...

mich

I agree with zmeagol, also it is very suspicious, if it was going OK until shortly after the service I would put the problem on the repair shop, if they are worth their salt they should do the utmost to find out what went wrong, its obviously a lubrication problem, was it overheating?? was it the co...

mich

[quote="Drew Z"]

Under 4yrs Is £65 per hr Labour!!!
Over £4yr old is £45 per hr From the Dealer!!!

Why the difference

mich

Boston G Z3 you say

I've attached a piccie for you, so you can see the difference between them

Well I cant see any difference they both look the same size to me with or without bumper lights!!

mich

I am getting quite a few stone chips on the front of the bonnet, can any one tell me if the BMW Paint Sticks are any good??
Or would it be better to get the small canister with the brush on the stopper and then use say a matchstick ??

mich

I was going to tell you what I play, but I have chickened out, I am in a minority of one and you would would kick me of the Z net, so I will say nowt. Don't be shy Mich! Differences are what makes this interesting! Russell Right Russell, I will take the chance Choice #1 any thing by Ludwig van Beet...

mich

I was going to tell you what I play, but I have chickened out, I am in a minority of one and you would would kick me of the Z net, so I will say nowt.

mich

Just a passing comment, with only the driver in the car and no passenger the average car will usually tend to stay down a bit on the drivers side ie when the driver gets out, say about 1/4 to 3/8 inch, if it handles OK, I wouldn't be too worried, but if its about an inch+ or the passenger side that ...

mich

Im worried about you Heppy, why would you want a pair? :( :( Mich.... :idea: It's called 'having a sense of humour'. Hope you've got one too? :wink: Alfie , Read my post again and if you still dont get it I will post an explanation or send you a PM, I think you were just having me on eh. :o :o :sho...

mich

Heppy wrote:Nice one Alfie, where can i get a pair ????

Im worried about you Heppy, why would you want a pair?

but if your serious try Dr Frankentiens Sily Con Implants........... he is the best and gets no come backs. well not many.

mich

My Z3 came with the same mesh type wind shield but it was already fitted I think that the 2 extra pins that you got (82150002111 this number is from the link that Fixer gave) are in fact to replace the existing screws These original screws are too short when the shield is fitted, and these screws ar...

mich

Really Boston G Z3, NOT B4 breakfast, its completely put me of me bangers

mich

I wish my Z3 had water and oil gauges, they do give an early indication that things are not normal, but as standard equiptment they seem to be a thing of the past, still you would have thought, with quality vehicles?

mich

Fixer wrote:Taumarunui - what comes from there?

Trout and nothing but Trout

Fixer

Yes, But Bl@@dy big ones

mich

ROBIN. I am still laughing, it was great mate,
and the Mustache, with the frost on it, pure genious

mich

Russell wrote:Hat ... Wimp!

Russell

YORKSHIRE ? ? Where the Puddings come from is it, ?

jokingly

mich

Traveling home from my BMW dealer, the repairs taking longer than expected, meant that the last 80k were in the dark. It was cold, the hood was down, heater going max heat, Fan set at 3, just the experience that you enjoy from a roadster. Now I do have a wind screen fitted "the fine mesh type&q...

mich

I was not going to fall into this trap, but what the hell.
My first Car. A Morris 10/4, cant remember the vintage could have been a 1935 model but not sure but I do remember the price 35 smackers.
Oh yes, I lived in England in those days.

mich

The cost of fitting a Band Expander would be $80NZ max. a new radio would be just a bit more, have not checked price but would hazard a guess at $350 - $450 fitted, so if an expander would do the job. (and this is what I am trying to find out) then it would be the obvious choice. Thanks for your rep...

mich

The radio on my Z3 only has a FM range and display of 79 to 90. Car is X Japan, most of the stations that I listen to are above this range so I need coverage of 79 to 107, I am told that I need a BAND EXPANDER to be fitted, can anyone explain in laymens terms how this works?? Would it enable the sea...

mich

OK. I had the Z fixed Yesterday, Just as you say. The Camshaft sensor. Throtle much more responsive. especialy at the lower end, have to be very carefull now pulling away from the lights. Cost was about the same $380NZ. I had it explained thus: Engine system = 3 systems. 1= BRAIN, 2= Lower eng syste...

mich

On my Lap Top in the Z3, where else??, usually with a small bottle of Red. just to keep the mind focused you understand.

mich

Now listen here!. This is not about control, its your right foot and space between the ears that attempts to control the car. You are just defending you old sacred stick. Try a crash box, no nancy pancy synchro on those babys.
Oooops quick exit stage left

mich

Yep steptronic is ok, no problems, not slow to change gear in fact its probably faster than a manual, My petrol consumption on a run is 27mpg+ I dont bother checking around town and in auto as the others have said plant the boot it drops 2 cogs leaves the rest behind, but if you like to play around ...

mich

The Vacutank and manually controlled ign adv and retard are long past thank goodness. So why is it that we are quite happy to accept ABS braking, traction control, computerised engine systems, electric windows and seat adjusters, heated seats, Electric hoods (should I wash my mouth out), petrol pump...

mich

Hello Again Alfie,
Contracted civil engineer !!
Now I understand how you can afford all that Viagra

mich

Hope it lasts, am now making tracks for local BMW Dealer,
Thanks for info and PM. Have sent you PM

mich

O.K I have got the bulleten board still cant figure out "S"

I havent been on the plonk

mich

O.K Its been on my mind all day.......

WHAT IS BBS

mich

Me neither, I should be so lucky. MEMORIES

mich

Hi Zedebee, The stock answer to these things are always the same ie. Very isolated, almost unheard of, this is the first one we have had reported etc etc, but from the bits I have picked up on these forums it is not uncommon, I wonder if there is a conecting link?? say dampness getting into senser c...

mich

It is interesting, but, my MPG is not a problem either, and these things can be expensive further down the track, let someone else try it first, perhaps send copies to the Porche and Merc club they may be a bit more gullible??

mich

You are talking about manual transmission I assume, however, I get the same thing with my 3.0i steptronic, it is intermitent and happens when about to pull away from the Lights, it happened 4 or 5 times during the first couple of weeks after buying the car but seems to be gradualy getting better??

mich

Hi maniac, cant tell you too much about problems etc as I only purchased mine a few months ago.( 2002 Z3 3.0i), Why dont you go for the steptronic then you can switch from auto to steptronic as the whim takes you, ie 5 speed auto or 5 speed manual. not quite what the boy racers would go for but I am...

mich

Hi Rc thanks for the confirmation.

Hi Tony Cal, thank you also for responding, I have visited your web site and found it a mind of information, it will be a constant reference for me I have added it to "Favorites"

Again THANKS

mich

I have some trim come loose on the L F door just under the fixed 1/4 lite which means that I will have to remove the top part of the trim panel, or even the whole panel. Is the trim just held on with spring clips?? which means gently levering off with a screwdriver or are there other fasteners.? Any...

mich

Alfie Be Quick TEMPUS FUGIT

mich

I know this is not really relevant, but , My Z3 2002, 3.0i is costing me $600 NZ Excess $300, (which is approx, 200pound and 100pound)
Mind you our roads are deserted most of the time, and we do get the odd bit of rain, still I suffer in silence

mich

Alfie wrote:If you're young....condoms.

If you're old.....after shave.....
coz you won't be needing the condoms!

A.

Is this on top of your VIAGRA??

mich

CTB wrote:My driving gloves, all neatly rolled up fit in there very nice

What do you keep in your glove box??

mich

Cleaning the interior of Z3 yesterday I noticed that on the plastic cover on the seat frame, both seats, just behind the reclining lever, a moulded recess which measures approx 100 x 40 x 30mm. my first thought was, ah stiffening, but then realised thar it really did not require stiffening, so, know...

mich

Thanks Navigator, thats cleared that up,I will have to get one of the other brands around, a lot cheaper.

mich

I realise that this subject is old hat to all of you but I am still getting used to all things Z3ish, only had mine a few weeks, I found countless mentions of the free blanket on the net, obviously mine has the dreaded problem so I got more than a little excited to find a FREE solution, and promptly...

mich

Of course when you drive a Z3, you have to expect to get looks while driving it. I was woundering whats one of the more memorable looks or comments that some other owners have gotten, while having there Z3 out and about! :shock: I had just brought the Z3 and was following my wife home in tandom, pu...

mich

Don't worry not losing the plot, just need some wheels on the car while mine are refurbished and the body work is done (spray shop need to roll car in and out of workshop whilst wheels are being done and new tyres fitted etc. My friend has a set of 15" wheels from his Golf GTI that I can borro...

mich

When throttle is pressed the revs. drop before rising and engine stops - most embarrassing! :oops: This only happens occasionally not all the time. It is unpredictable. Can anyone suggest a remedy, preferably DIY? Thanks for looking. Hi zedebee, did you get the problem solved?? I have experienced t...

mich

Hi Guys, in answer to: CTB I completely agree with your comments on this one. Zedster not quite what I meant. Now Geoff H. You have got it spot on, thats the cover that I remember, and your comments on idiots is what prompted me to ask the question in the first place, the modern ones are very compac...

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Thanks Alfie, BMW have not seen my Wife who is about 5ft 2in, or they would have provided some adjustment, but the Z3 stayes, anyone in the market for 5ft of bottled trouble!!!!

mich

I have just purchased my first Z3, and the owners hand book is missing I have ordered a nwe one, but in the mean time can some one tell me how the heck do you adjust the steering wheel possition???

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