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by gookah
Mon 06 Jul, 2009 10:04
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: New to the Z world
Replies: 20
Views: 2333

estocks wrote: heat it with a hair dryer.
its in our toolkit :D
by gookah
Sat 04 Jul, 2009 15:09
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Why does it sound like a Ford Anglia
Replies: 11
Views: 1433

OT- what's a Ford Anglia?

actually as a kid I used to call them 'fishing boat cars' cos my dad said they were for anglers!!!

incidentally my Z3 doors have a lovely 'clunk' sound,...... which sound more solid than my E46 coupe doors ever did
by gookah
Fri 03 Jul, 2009 21:17
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Member suspensions - some thoughts
Replies: 51
Views: 5678

hope you got the photo you were looking for!! :wink:
by gookah
Fri 03 Jul, 2009 21:14
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Top down
Replies: 30
Views: 3185

well I dont know about you, but I have such problem fitting in all the tongs, dryers, curlers and straighteners, not to mention the manicure set in such a small boot

xx love bruno! xx :D
by gookah
Fri 03 Jul, 2009 21:07
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Top down
Replies: 30
Views: 3185

I thought the 'sunny' bit described the weather conditions enough, but yes If you want to nit pick, :D
by gookah
Fri 03 Jul, 2009 20:57
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Top down
Replies: 30
Views: 3185

I actually find that my aircon is invaluable on a hot muggy day when its raining, It also stops condensation forming when people get in the car with wet clothes on from the rain. I also put it on when the roof is down to blow cold air around my legs, when the sun is beating down..... it's lovely! Th...
by gookah
Fri 03 Jul, 2009 20:33
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Member suspensions - some thoughts
Replies: 51
Views: 5678

isn't that Holly picture just blatantly sexist?

Mods??? where are you?

Having said that, I wish I'd had that valance across the front my car

:shock: :wink:
by gookah
Fri 03 Jul, 2009 20:04
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Top down
Replies: 30
Views: 3185

if you read the first bit it says i have had the roof down most days this week - all but the once when i had to put it up cos the sun was right in my eyes. would rather be safe thanks, the write off my zed cos couldnt see. I also read the last bit which said 'much nicer' meaning you preferred it wi...
by gookah
Fri 03 Jul, 2009 14:42
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Police dogs die in car (off topic)
Replies: 31
Views: 3296

I've put it away again :oops:
by gookah
Fri 03 Jul, 2009 14:24
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Police dogs die in car (off topic)
Replies: 31
Views: 3296

I've said my piece, I had to let it out
:x
by gookah
Fri 03 Jul, 2009 14:12
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Police dogs die in car (off topic)
Replies: 31
Views: 3296

BenZ3-2.0 wrote:^^ totally agree, well said!
thankyou!
by gookah
Fri 03 Jul, 2009 14:02
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Police dogs die in car (off topic)
Replies: 31
Views: 3296

However, all you know so far is what the press is saying - the reliability of which is somewhat dubious at the best of times. dubious perhaps, like the reporting that showed the death of a man caught up in a riot, who was pushed to the ground, All this totally denied until such 'media' evidence eme...
by gookah
Fri 03 Jul, 2009 11:39
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Police dogs die in car (off topic)
Replies: 31
Views: 3296

lessons? what lessons? don't leave dogs in a vehicle during a heatwave to die. is that not clear enough? maybe the instructions that everyone else knows about animals in vehicles , hasn't got through to professional dog handlers, or do they need extra explanation? for gods sake its a simple enough b...
by gookah
Fri 03 Jul, 2009 09:29
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Police dogs die in car (off topic)
Replies: 31
Views: 3296

so its not as though he would have done this deliberately so he must be really cut up about it anyway... .. you dont accidentally leave dogs in a vehicle during a heatwave, and I bet he is cut up about his thought of the possible 'prosecution', although I use that word hopefully, cause we have seen...
by gookah
Thu 02 Jul, 2009 21:56
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Nearly Had An Egg
Replies: 9
Views: 1743

I was an underground mechanic on the coal face for 16 years, I was used to looking at machines with just the light of my cap lamp on my hat.

I used to get home, and try and look for food in the darkened pantry by angling my head in various ways rather than switching on the light!. :head:
by gookah
Thu 02 Jul, 2009 21:47
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Top down
Replies: 30
Views: 3185

i have had my roof down most days this week driving home from work. i dont bother in the mornings, cos well i just cant be bothered. i drive in autopilot. however 1 day this week i started driving with the roof down, but had to stop and put it back up, the sun was right in my eyes and face and it w...
by gookah
Thu 02 Jul, 2009 13:55
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: z4 coil problem
Replies: 32
Views: 17005

BMW coils springs are s**t, change them as soon as possible for after market ones. What ever you do, do not replace with overpriced BMW rubbish springs again. I have had this problem on two E46 coupes, an E36 coupe and a z3, all with the sport suspension. could have had two BMW ones for the zed for ...
by gookah
Thu 02 Jul, 2009 13:31
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Police dogs die in car (off topic)
Replies: 31
Views: 3296

just saw the chief of police in nottinghamshire saying they will hold an 'internal inquiry', the crown prosecution service has said it does not now need to get involved. Already sounding like a cover up. He had the cheek to say we need to make sure lessons are learned, havent their dog handlers lear...
by gookah
Wed 01 Jul, 2009 19:53
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Stone Guards
Replies: 3
Views: 656

it's what I used for mine!
by gookah
Mon 29 Jun, 2009 10:23
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Member suspensions - some thoughts
Replies: 51
Views: 5678

well done mods.
by gookah
Tue 23 Jun, 2009 20:01
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: z3 choices from a newbie - caution long one!
Replies: 11
Views: 943

I have the 3.0 and its a grin-manufacturing machine. buy one and have fun!
by gookah
Sat 20 Jun, 2009 21:12
Forum: Performance
Topic: A word of warning - mods and insurance rip offs !!!!
Replies: 30
Views: 5149

I know alot of people use a Blufin and don't tell their insurer and carry the unit around with them so if the worst happens they can load the original map back on the car. Risky Risky lol. Tim. if the worst happens? could that mean you having to do this from your stretcher before they put you in th...
by gookah
Sat 13 Jun, 2009 11:36
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Alternatives for cleaning Blck Plastic Trim
Replies: 8
Views: 1621

Peanut butter works like a charm. I'm not kidding! :) how on earth did you discover that? did you wake up one morning and think "hmmmmm, peanut butter for restoring black trim? that could work? well anyway, got to go and polish the car, using the two lettuce leaf and banana method.... :idea:
by gookah
Wed 10 Jun, 2009 14:13
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Windscreen washers
Replies: 13
Views: 2268

mine was the washer pumps filter, Removed the pump from the big white container (yes as one of the other guys meant) just by pulling it out, and underneath the pump was slimed up
just washed it off and pushed back into place and full flow again
by gookah
Mon 08 Jun, 2009 22:02
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Rear arch stone chip guards
Replies: 8
Views: 1259

made mine myself. just got some magnetic sheet from signs express, cost me about £20, made some cardboard templates first, just by looking at some pics on the web, and measuring the radius from the wheel centre cap to the body crease and then cut the magnetic sheet with scissors, simples!
by gookah
Sat 06 Jun, 2009 21:52
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Where to buy quality parts?
Replies: 19
Views: 1590

I had Z3 rear discs and pads from Ebay user 'clickamotorpart' who runs Planet Motor Parts, Had lots of discs and pad sets from him for the family's various cars, all excellent quality, perfect fitment and good prices with quick delivery. For little more than most motor factors sell a set of pads, yo...
by gookah
Mon 01 Jun, 2009 15:42
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Urgent help reqd on engine temp problem
Replies: 16
Views: 1149

I have 18" Schnitzer wheels which tramlined like crazy til I changed tyres from Pirelli's to Avons. different altogether now
by gookah
Tue 26 May, 2009 17:17
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: More Pics
Replies: 28
Views: 3620

Its a beauty, looks great as it is,
but you have it it how you want it, and not how the others would have it. :)
by gookah
Tue 26 May, 2009 17:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Urgent help reqd on engine temp problem
Replies: 16
Views: 1149

which tyres do you have on the schnitzer wheels?
by gookah
Fri 22 May, 2009 20:38
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Test Shots using Photobucket
Replies: 6
Views: 1039

nice zed, and nice colour :D
by gookah
Thu 21 May, 2009 15:43
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: sorry, another tyre question
Replies: 24
Views: 1469

Hi Wendy, Just to let you know my experience, I had pirelli's all round on my Z3 and it tramlined violently, and I mean violently. I changed all sorts to try and cure it, suspension arms, polyflex bushes, even the springs, and nothing cured it until I changed the front pirelli's for Avons, Honestly ...
by gookah
Wed 20 May, 2009 23:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Eyecatching Z3 on Ebay
Replies: 22
Views: 1838

this was my post: CHAV... it tends to be http://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/adult/handjob.gif that have them on their cars.. :D where did I call you a chav or a wanker? maybe it's you that needs to read a little deeper (and perhaps understand what's been written):D . Maybe I did read too deep. and ...
by gookah
Wed 20 May, 2009 23:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Eyecatching Z3 on Ebay
Replies: 22
Views: 1838

well fancy that, all my old cars are still around
:D :D :D
by gookah
Wed 20 May, 2009 23:29
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Eyecatching Z3 on Ebay
Replies: 22
Views: 1838

well fancy that, all my old cars are still around
:D :D :D
by gookah
Wed 20 May, 2009 22:58
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Eyecatching Z3 on Ebay
Replies: 22
Views: 1838

you're obviously still a little tender because people told you that viper stripe idea on your car looked http://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/adult/handjob.gif .. - you'll notice you're the only one that seems to think it's a decent effort at modifying a Z3.. you also clearly have sympathies towards ...
by gookah
Wed 20 May, 2009 21:58
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Eyecatching Z3 on Ebay
Replies: 22
Views: 1838

Quote----". in fact it's a lot closer to looking like yours than it is mine I guess it all comes down to taste at the end of the day - for example some people think putting viper stripes on a car other than a US muscle car is a good idea and others (the majority with taste) - don't.. :wink: :D[...
by gookah
Tue 19 May, 2009 23:05
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Eyecatching Z3 on Ebay
Replies: 22
Views: 1838

hmmm...just looks different depending on which angle you view it :D :D :D

Image

Image


:roflmao: :roflmao:
by gookah
Tue 19 May, 2009 22:56
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Eyecatching Z3 on Ebay
Replies: 22
Views: 1838

try grecian 2000!!
by gookah
Tue 19 May, 2009 22:36
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Eyecatching Z3 on Ebay
Replies: 22
Views: 1838

fair play to him for trying to be a bit different, OK not my cup of tea either but it sure does upset the grey haired brigade who cant deviate from the factory standard. Perhaps its what needed to stop the comments of hairdressers or old mans' cars that I hear so often. maybe the mold should be brok...
by gookah
Thu 30 Apr, 2009 21:38
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: viper stripes????
Replies: 18
Views: 1809

well spotted Tim, but actually the 'lawn' bit is some sort of leafy bush (no gardener me) stripeys were were only on for half an hour until the neighbours put their house up for sale!! :roflmao:
by gookah
Thu 30 Apr, 2009 21:17
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: viper stripes????
Replies: 18
Views: 1809

[quote="Austin Powers"]Since the can of worms is closed, you can easily go to the pub, and wash away this stupid idea down the throat... :D
Three to four pints should be enough. If not, repeat the procedure.


lmao :D
they didn't stay on long
by gookah
Thu 30 Apr, 2009 20:58
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: viper stripes????
Replies: 18
Views: 1809

viper stripes????

OK-- can of worms opened,
a roll of blue tape, just to see what it might look like. but I really dont know.
any opinions folks?









Image
by gookah
Thu 30 Apr, 2009 20:31
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Roof Down for Motorway Driving? (No Wind Deflector)
Replies: 45
Views: 9439

make a perspex one!. no problem with visibility then, Jigsaw, drill, cable ties, sandpaper and perspex.... big sheet of cardboard to cut out a template, one hour later -as below http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq137/gookah/24082008335.jpg http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq137/gookah/0108200828...
by gookah
Thu 30 Apr, 2009 20:14
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What is your Z?
Replies: 133
Views: 19254

1) Gookah
2) 2002 3.0i Sport
3) Manual
4) Titanium Silver
5) Black/Blue leather
6) 53,000 miles
7) Telford
by gookah
Thu 19 Mar, 2009 01:28
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Centre arm rest
Replies: 81
Views: 7463

What's wrong with cupholders in cars? Just cos you have cupholders, it doesnt naturally mean you are going to drink something whilst driving, and more to the point, if you havent got them it doesnt mean that you are not. they stop your KFC large cokes' from being spilled on the journey home..... sur...
by gookah
Sat 14 Mar, 2009 01:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: The Hardtop is off
Replies: 3
Views: 513

Well it was a lovely day on thursday, so I tried to take the hardtop off on my own....... my voice is one octave higher, my hair has gone grey from only just catching it from sliding down the opposite side of the car, I have two hernias, a bad back and a car with the hardtop firmly bolted back in pl...
by gookah
Sat 14 Mar, 2009 00:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: confused - for a change lol
Replies: 29
Views: 2711

perhaps the sticker is OK and they fitted the wrong paint??? :lol:
by gookah
Fri 06 Mar, 2009 21:07
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: My own Extended leather option
Replies: 15
Views: 1568

Oh my god!.......... :head: ..thats all I can say
by gookah
Wed 04 Mar, 2009 01:25
Forum: Computer help
Topic: Outdoor ethernet cable with attachments
Replies: 45
Views: 8722

Just move house!!, there are some good offers on now, you can probably pick up a four bedroom one for less than the cable prices!!!
by gookah
Wed 25 Feb, 2009 19:12
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: My Z3m - needs some mods
Replies: 7
Views: 1020

I assume that was an 'Individual' upgrade?