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ChrisS

I'd agree totally with Sam. It's clearly a more fragile machine than a regular BMW, but it is eminently usable and within its designers' parameters, surprisingly practical. The centre console does wobble if you lean on it, so don't lean on it. As for the rest, it's nice to be surrounded by hand-stit...

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Mine also has an Italian libretto di servizio, and service stamps from a BMW dealer near Modena. It also has EI's signature in the service book!

ChrisS

Mine also has an Italian libretto do servizio, and service stamps from a BMW dealer near Modena. It also has EI's signature in myhe service book!

ChrisS

The only weekend I'm definitely not free to attend is Sat-Sun 22-23 March. (Thought I'd get that in early!)

ChrisS

Hi Jet, and happy new year to you too. Now you're scaring me! OK the Z1 is impractical as a production car, compared to a Z3 or MX-5 but it's hugely impressive as a concept car. As such, it tells you what the development team was thinking in a way the others can't emulate. If some Americans apprecia...

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mobile.de has a high mileage one that looks good for 18990€ from a dealer and a low mileage private sale for 1000€ more. Isn't that roughly in line with UK values. I'm just surprised at how many hardly used examples are for sale. What a waste to own it but not to use it! What are the effects of the ...

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Anyone going to the NEC Classic Show on Friday?

ChrisS

At least the article didn't scare off potential Z1 enthusiasts by warning about cracking panels and water leaks. Jamal could have written something much more engaging than this.

ChrisS

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... fffbcfe34a

Once again, you don't need a Facebook account to view these.

Many thanks for the planning and convivial company.

Chris

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Andy,
You should now have a PM from me.
Best wishes,
Chris

ChrisS

KC Autocolour don't seem too concerned by this. They noted that the rubber washer under the hex bolt nearest to the crack was much more compressed than the others. We loosened all the bolts by about half a turn to relieve the tension on the plastic panels on each side of the car. The provisional est...

ChrisS

This looks good. I was going to meet up with you at Lotus, at 1.00pm, but since that would mean missing out on lunch, could you let me know which village the Fox pub is in, please? I'll catch up with you there...

ChrisS

Today I have joined the cracked wing club. The crack is about 3 inches long so far. I'm taking it to a local repairer who did some work on Mrs Clarkson's Z1. I hope the crack doesn't spread further by then. At least I don't need to drive the Z1 over the weekend.

ChrisS

Today I have joined the cracked wing club. The crack is about 3 inches long so far. I'm taking it to a local repairer who did some work on Mrs Clarkson's Z1. I hope the crack doesn't spread further by then. At least I don't need to drive the Z1 over the weekend.

ChrisS

But then, it's the anonymity of the Z1 that is one of its chief attractions. (Until you drive with the doors down).

ChrisS

Is the taxi aggressor's insurer likely to pay for the more expensive, carbon wing? Since the OE alternative isn't available within a reasonable time, there would appear to be no alternative way for them to settle the claim promptly.

ChrisS

This is my confirmation. See you at Enstone at the time you determine. Looking forward to meeting up.

ChrisS

The car looks good. I look forward to seeing it. Mine is from 1991 so the wings haven't started to crack yet :roll: I've had it for 4 years and it's proved extremely reliable, except for the alarm/immobiliser which I've had replaced recently. I'm taking it to France at the end of the week, and my da...

ChrisS

@Motorhead: Welcome, Richard, to the joys of the Z1. Did you perchance buy the Lancashire ex-Eddie Irvine car?
@Jet: What time are we expected at Lotus F1? Since I live quite close by, there's not much point in driving further away to meet up.

ChrisS

2-filament bulbs are 5/21w and I'm concerned about the heat that would be generated when 21w is being drawn whenever the sidelights are on. LED's draw much less current, so if I pinch the contacts, as you suggest, I won't risk damaging the lamp covers. There's also the little matter of the ease with...

ChrisS

Returning to this topic, and lacking the skills to make up an LED array, would this give a worthwhile upgrade to the brightness and whiteness of the sidelights? http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/380-Ultimate-Canbus-92-SMD-LED-Bulb.html is available in white. I know the Z1 doesn't need Canbus bulbs bu...

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I'm interested in both door adjustment and interior care.

ChrisS

Well noticed, Fred's Dad, though it's only one digit out, BT23 7PZ. My postcode has also been changed to accommodate more addresses in the area. Look on Google Streetview. This address seems to have been comprehensively redeveloped since the document was issued. I can't imagine Eddie lives there now...

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The vendor kindly responded with excerpts from the car's registration document.

ChrisS

I've requested further details.

ChrisS

So was it someone going down to the Pyrenees who passed me on the A26 near Arras on Friday? Urgruen, with hardtop Jxxx xxx I think...
(I was in a coach!)

ChrisS

The Z1 I bought was the third one I drove. One of the others had larger wheels that made it tramline quite badly. My car with standard 16 inch wheels feels much nicer, especially on badly maintained roads. It's quite surprisingly rigid for a 20 year old car without a roof - one positive effect of th...

ChrisS

My last MoT had an advisory on rusting rear springs. Is that likely to be expensive and what are the options? The damping feels fine, by the way.

ChrisS

Room booked.

ChrisS

No. Not me. I've never been to Manchester.

ChrisS

31/1 is good for me. Depending on the date of the factory visit which is very close to home, I may not stay at Ettington overnight. What might the rest of the program look like?

ChrisS

Racing Tortoise wrote:Could it be linked to the very cold weather?

Like Austin Montego bumpers that became more brittle in cold weather?

ChrisS

TJS wrote:A weekend of Z1 driving including a visit to the Lotus factory would be ideal.

Weekend of 3-4th August ? combine with drive across the Cotswolds to the VSCC hillclimb event at Prescott ?

TJS

How does that fit in for Andy Hallas and Lotus?

ChrisS

I'm certainly keen for a Lotus factory visit whenever it is.

ChrisS

Another late reply. I'd like to join this but just for one day, probably Saturday.

ChrisS

Best thing in this edition of the magazine is Jet's photograph of his Z1. The more you look at it, the more subtle it becomes.

ChrisS

...and a happy new year that's prosperous enough to keep the Z1s in the manner to which they want to become accustomed!

ChrisS

The St Paul's one is rather wonderful. The parallel lines of the bus lights contrast with the reflections of the double yellow lines on the car and the depiction of the concave are of the bonnet is really clever.

ChrisS

Sorry to miss out on the Pyrenees, as I'll be in north-east France that weekend (sadly without the Z1. For those who haven't driven in France before, it's a joy, with well-surfaced roads and seldom much traffic. Further to Sam's comment about speed limits, there is usually no specific signed limit a...

ChrisS

Great to meet up yesterday. A few more photographs Jon and I took are at http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set= ... 657&type=3.
Not all are Z1 or even BMW related.

Many thanks to the organisers for putting on a fine show with some decent weather.

ChrisS

Sorry if I'm repeating anything, but are there any plans to meet up before going in to Silverstone, notably on Saturday morning?

ChrisS

I would agree with Felix about the fragile tabs. I've recently had a new alarm/immobiliser fitted and as the fitter removed the window switches from the panel, the tabs dropped off.Fortunately, I found them on the floor of the car and they seem just to be a push fit. One thing I noticed is that the ...

ChrisS

To experience the champagne lifestyle, try http://champagnepiersonwhitaker.com/, a very welcoming B&B in a champagne house, with encouragement to visit the cellars, where it's much easier to understand the full process than in the major players in Epernay. The owners, French husband, English wif...

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The two photos don't look like the same car. The picture with the roof folded appears to have a British registration and light grey nubuck. With the hood erected, the front plate is yellow and could be Dutch but more importantly, the seats seem much darker. Not very important really, since the car's...

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I've booked with my Z1 for Sat 21st - already posted on the Z1 forum.

ChrisS

I've now booked for Saturday. Now, who is best at ordering some decent weather for that weekend?

ChrisS

I'm very interested in joining this for the Saturday. If I can't convince my son to come with me, I'm sure one of my neighbours will jump at the chance.

ChrisS

For the record, the slave cylinder cost me about £50 and labour was about 1 hour. Good luck.

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