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by Jet
Fri 16 Feb, 2018 22:21
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: BMWCC 2018 Z1 Tour - Jurassic Coast
Replies: 44
Views: 22001

Re: BMWCC 2018 Z1 Tour - Jurassic Coast

Green Genie wrote: Fri 16 Feb, 2018 17:32 Hi Jet

Sorry to chase, guess you've got a lot on but any update on booking details for this yet?
GG,

Good timing, just reserved 20 rooms earlier this week, so will update thread when I get back from LCCS.
by Jet
Mon 12 Feb, 2018 09:56
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: wings
Replies: 4
Views: 3220

Re: wings

Pat Slade wrote: Sun 11 Feb, 2018 09:57 Jet,

Unsure about the relevance or accuracy of your comment on the manifold heat and the left front wing.

Pat
Probably because you didn't read the article on the subject :wink:
by Jet
Fri 09 Feb, 2018 14:20
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: wings
Replies: 4
Views: 3220

Re: wings

This car arrived on our 2009 Tour with carbon panels, very smart. http://www.z1-online.de I wonder if painting carbon is different to painting plastic and whether it looks/reflects the same? I understand there is some clever technology between bonnet and left wing to do with heat dissipation from th...
by Jet
Wed 07 Feb, 2018 10:20
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Fuel Hoses
Replies: 8
Views: 8743

Re: Fuel Hoses

Wonder if these guys can help:

www.brakepipesets.com
www.automec.co.uk
by Jet
Wed 07 Feb, 2018 10:15
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Cabriodesign.nl
Replies: 24
Views: 10603

Re: Cabriodesign.nl

have you tried a paste of jeweller's rouge and olive oil? My first reaction was a smirk, then I realised your serious :D I know not what it is, but according to my Google companion, it is "finely ground ferric oxide, used as a polish for metal and optical glass". I'll give it a try. Chz F...
by Jet
Tue 06 Feb, 2018 14:12
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Ebay item: Z1 Hard Top
Replies: 7
Views: 3148

Re: Ebay item: Z1 Hard Top

...there is more.

The seller knew his car and previous owner. He bought it with fitting kit in situ, so one might deduce the top and car were once upon a time, consciously coupled.

The plot thickens...
by Jet
Mon 05 Feb, 2018 09:08
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Cabriodesign.nl
Replies: 24
Views: 10603

Re: Cabriodesign.nl

Is it Perspex or Glass?

Been meaning to change the shield on mine which is perspex, some very fine scratches I cant get rid of.
by Jet
Mon 05 Feb, 2018 09:01
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Rear Lights
Replies: 23
Views: 12702

Re: Rear Lights

compact wrote: Sat 03 Feb, 2018 18:37 I have also got NOS front indicators , still boxed inc seal and screws, the front lower small spoiler, still in its wrapper and 4 Z1 wheels centres, still wrapped , also a NOS washer bottle, anyone interested in buying any of them let me know.
Hmmm....how much for indicators?
by Jet
Mon 05 Feb, 2018 08:58
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Ebay item: Z1 Hard Top
Replies: 7
Views: 3148

Re: Ebay item: Z1 Hard Top

Club member bought it, who happened to have a kit, but no top.
by Jet
Fri 02 Feb, 2018 12:54
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Rear Lights
Replies: 23
Views: 12702

Re: Rear Lights

About 3x what you paid for them. As you have found, its the kind of part you might buy and store away, hopefully never need.

How much do you want for them?
by Jet
Thu 01 Feb, 2018 16:03
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Rear Lights
Replies: 23
Views: 12702

Re: Rear Lights

Yes still available. Do you still have the car?
by Jet
Thu 01 Feb, 2018 16:02
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: LH Window Motor required
Replies: 17
Views: 8754

Re: LH Window Motor required

lamakdaddy wrote: Thu 01 Feb, 2018 10:49 I managed to find a used LH window motor. Fingers crossed it solves the issue. With this done the car will be in A1 condition!
Let us know how you get on, always good to know the outcome for future reference.

Good luck.
by Jet
Tue 30 Jan, 2018 09:49
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Rear Lights
Replies: 23
Views: 12702

Re: Rear Lights

compact wrote: Sun 28 Jan, 2018 14:49 I am not sure if they are the later lights? how can I tell, I can't seem to put pics on the message?
They are all the same, apart from fog light activation, which depends on country of origin.

Use Flickr to upload photos and paste 'img' link.
by Jet
Sat 20 Jan, 2018 15:06
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: LH Window Motor required
Replies: 17
Views: 8754

Re: LH Window Motor required

My german is none existent, but I think one of these? http://www.ebay.de/itm/BMW-Z1-Z1-Stellantrieb-Fahrertur-67161394369-2291237-0390251692/182546118228?hash=item2a8098b654:g:8YIAAOSwSypZAE3b http://www.ebay.de/itm/BMW-Z1-Z1-Flachmotor-rechts-51332290522-2290522/182546118370?hash=item2a8098b6e2:g:d...
by Jet
Thu 18 Jan, 2018 15:04
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Original BMW Z1 windscreen
Replies: 7
Views: 4314

Re: Original BMW Z1 windscreen

Nik Rite wrote: Tue 02 Jan, 2018 11:54 Ive just put it on ebay starting £99.Ending next Tuesday am. Its not new but very serviceable . It would be nice if one of the regular Z guys got it . Nik
Did it sell? One of those items that will be invaluable to someone in the future, be kicking myself if it turns out to be me :head:
by Jet
Wed 03 Jan, 2018 08:40
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: LH Window Motor required
Replies: 17
Views: 8754

Re: LH Window Motor required

Kossyk!!

Long time no speak.

Happy New year!
by Jet
Sun 31 Dec, 2017 06:00
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Ebay item: Z1 Hard Top
Replies: 7
Views: 3148

Re: Ebay item: Z1 Hard Top

Speakers and leather were optional extras, someone will get a bargain if it ends at 500, however do check it has essential fitting kit.
by Jet
Fri 29 Dec, 2017 12:52
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: LH Window Motor required
Replies: 17
Views: 8754

Re: LH Window Motor required

Happens to mine now and again, more noticeable when its cold. Its been a while since I did this, but from memory if you are able to control the window, then it sounds like the motor is doing its job. Unless I misunderstood, both electric motors, (door / window), are similar in design, there are no i...
by Jet
Mon 25 Dec, 2017 23:26
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: LH Window Motor required
Replies: 17
Views: 8754

Re: LH Window Motor required

Definitely a motor issue? what other symptoms?
by Jet
Mon 25 Dec, 2017 23:13
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Original BMW Z1 windscreen
Replies: 7
Views: 4314

Re: Original BMW Z1 windscreen

Lord Lucan! :wink:

Have you changed your number? Tried calling you several times earlier this year.

How the devil are you?
by Jet
Wed 13 Dec, 2017 13:48
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Interior colours
Replies: 8
Views: 4095

Re: Interior colours

Hi Ian, Glad to see your making progress, both are dark gray, the finish will look different of course on leather and Nubuck taking into account fading. I would say stick with original colour unless its personal preference to go to black. Can you take a photo of the dash and new dye in daylight and ...
by Jet
Fri 01 Dec, 2017 15:01
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Available - Z1 / Z3M Framed Illustrations
Replies: 16
Views: 11512

Re: Available - Z1 / Z3M Illustrations

Framed....


Image

Image

Image
by Jet
Thu 30 Nov, 2017 23:16
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Available - Z1 / Z3M Framed Illustrations
Replies: 16
Views: 11512

Available - Z1 / Z3M Framed Illustrations

These Large 50x50cm limited edition framed illustrations are only available from BMW Car Club, with the Z3M Coupe and Z3M Roadster coming soon. Printed on 3mm thick foamex board, they are durable and crease resistant, a quality gift suitable for your home, garage or office. Only £35 and get free pos...
by Jet
Mon 06 Nov, 2017 09:14
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: BMW Z1 - Strangest modern BMW - Doug DeMuro
Replies: 9
Views: 6519

Re: BMW Z1 - Strangest modern BMW - Doug DeMuro

Keith, You must be really bored!! Pat You know me too well, the car is in it's P.J's and I wasn't looking forward to the long winter nights :( Take no notice GG, Pat probably didn't spot quite as many :D I imagine this is a restoration project, the panel cracks, switch bezel colour, roof cover and ...
by Jet
Thu 02 Nov, 2017 09:38
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: BMW Z1 - Strangest modern BMW - Doug DeMuro
Replies: 9
Views: 6519

Re: BMW Z1 - Strangest modern BMW - Doug DeMuro

It does raise some queries, the mirror switch bezel is an odd colour.
by Jet
Wed 01 Nov, 2017 09:38
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: BMW Z1 - Strangest modern BMW - Doug DeMuro
Replies: 9
Views: 6519

BMW Z1 - Strangest modern BMW - Doug DeMuro

Very Interesting Z1 review by youtuber Doug DeMuro.
Pay close attention to the car itself, being US based parts are scarce, which might explain it, but how many 'anomalies' can you spot?
I counted 7.

https://youtu.be/ssbSc0gaI04
by Jet
Sat 28 Oct, 2017 08:20
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: BMWCC 2018 Z1 Tour - Jurassic Coast
Replies: 44
Views: 22001

Re: BMWCC 2018 Z1 Tour - Jurassic Coast

Interested....

Genie
Urzz
Jet
Pat
ChrisS
Ivor
Darren
Alfie
George
by Jet
Sat 28 Oct, 2017 08:20
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: BMWCC 2018 Z1 Tour - Jurassic Coast
Replies: 44
Views: 22001

Re: BMWCC 2018 Z1 Tour - Jurassic Coast

Interested....

Genie
Urzz
Jet
Pat
ChrisS
Ivor
Darren
Alfie
by Jet
Sat 28 Oct, 2017 08:18
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: BMWCC 2018 Z1 Tour - Jurassic Coast
Replies: 44
Views: 22001

Re: BMWCC 2018 Z1 Tour - Jurassic Coast

Alfie wrote: Tue 24 Oct, 2017 07:57 Nice... 8-)
Me and RED live in West Bay.
Maybe we could tag along for a while as you waft through?
Cheers.
A.
You are most welcome Alfie.
I always make a habit of mixing with the locals and adopting their customs :D

Chz
by Jet
Wed 11 Oct, 2017 14:49
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 For Sale
Replies: 21
Views: 10408

Re: Z1 For Sale

My German is non existent, are both lenses available via Leebman?
by Jet
Mon 09 Oct, 2017 17:46
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: BMWCC 2018 Z1 Tour - Jurassic Coast
Replies: 44
Views: 22001

Re: Z1 Tour 2018 - June 1/2/3?

Green Genie wrote: Thu 05 Oct, 2017 18:15 Those dates good for me, be great to do another tour :drive

Thanks for organising.
Welcome back Genie,

See above.
by Jet
Wed 04 Oct, 2017 17:03
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: BMWCC 2018 Z1 Tour - Jurassic Coast
Replies: 44
Views: 22001

BMWCC 2018 Z1 Tour - Jurassic Coast

Gents, The 2018 Z1 Tour from Friday June 1st to Sunday 3rd, please check your diaries and promote to other owners. Friday Meet at Maritime Hotel Portland for drinks and checkin. Saturday Breakfast Tour the Jurassic Coast, Lulworth Cove and Durdle door Beach Off Road Karting and Archery Dining Sunday...
by Jet
Tue 03 Oct, 2017 20:19
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Naked
Replies: 4
Views: 2855

Re: Naked

Excellent pics Jet :thumb: Well done to all concerned in recreating that 'naked' image. Jet, is the Massey Ferguson your replacement transport now you've sold the M3? :lol: :D It's either an age thing or going back to my childhood, but it was pretty cool, like Mater from the movie Cars :oops:
by Jet
Tue 03 Oct, 2017 11:14
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Naked
Replies: 4
Views: 2855

Naked

Anyone seen that show 100% Hotter? Shamefully I have :oops: Paul Z1 getting a makeover. Cheers Paul, Briggsy, and Mr and Mrs Bindy. https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4493/37440075832_9f94e19757_k.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4443/36761593654_fbc55c1137_k.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4460/37...
by Jet
Tue 29 Aug, 2017 20:07
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: I needed another Z1 fix so.....
Replies: 5
Views: 3811

Re: I needed another Z1 fix so.....

You colour blind Gaz? :D

Let's see, there were 3 green, 1 emerald, 4 red, and 1 with a red interior, which makes 5 :wink:
by Jet
Tue 29 Aug, 2017 09:11
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: I needed another Z1 fix so.....
Replies: 5
Views: 3811

Re: I needed another Z1 fix so.....

Great story and love the colours in the photos, hardly ever see Magic Violet in the UK. Toprot on the other hand......as common as commoners :D

Don't give up on ownership, they do come up occasionally.
by Jet
Tue 22 Aug, 2017 12:03
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Zroadster BBQ - Silverstone Sept 2/3
Replies: 1
Views: 1741

Zroadster BBQ - Silverstone Sept 2/3

Anyone going to Zroadster.Org and Friends event at Silverstone, tickets are 2-4-1 and a parade lap of Silverstone thrown in.

https://zroadster.org/threads/zroadster ... ber.18570/
by Jet
Tue 22 Aug, 2017 11:56
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Poll - Are you a BMWCC Member ?
Replies: 11
Views: 9129

Re: Poll - Are you a BMWCC Member ?

Only just seen this and voted. My introduction to BMWCC was through Zroadster.

Whats the general reason for not joining?
by Jet
Fri 18 Aug, 2017 17:12
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 AC Schnitzer For Sale
Replies: 4
Views: 4078

Re: Z1 AC Schnitzer For Sale

Interesting. Very bad seats for 36k km ! Pat Think it's done a bit more than that Pat... This is from the second link. To be fair, nubuck/camo seats look awful on most cars if you don't clean them once in a while, regardless of mileage, it doesn't take much for them to look haggard. Other than that...
by Jet
Tue 08 Aug, 2017 21:18
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Alpina V8 4.7l For sale
Replies: 4
Views: 5550

Re: Z1 Alpina V8 4.7l For sale

Racing Tortoise wrote: Mon 07 Aug, 2017 18:16 An automatic V8 Z1?

Why does something make me think that'll be a bit of a pig to drive?
There are so many questions I would like to ask the creator.

TT, glad to see you look in on us now and again.
by Jet
Tue 01 Aug, 2017 11:31
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1s in Straight Six
Replies: 2
Views: 2058

Re: Z1s in Straight Six

I see the Lincoln mafia dominating content in this months SS......:thumb:
by Jet
Tue 01 Aug, 2017 11:29
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Cotswold Driveout August 12th? - CANCELLED
Replies: 15
Views: 6792

Re: Cotswold Driveout August 12th?

Gents, Having discussed this with Chris, regrettably came to the conclusion its best to cancel this event due to the clash of schedules from many of our regulars. I would like to propose something entirely new for 2018, a 2-day visit to the Isle of Portland and Durdledoor on the Jurassic coast in Ju...
by Jet
Fri 30 Jun, 2017 14:00
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1s in Straight Six
Replies: 2
Views: 2058

Z1s in Straight Six

Tech day write up in Straight Six and an article about McLaren P1 designer Paul Howse who is driving my old dream black Z1 from 1999.

Probably still has the equaliser and subwoofer I fitted behind passenger seat. 😀😀

Paul if your reading, I still have the glovebox lid.
by Jet
Thu 29 Jun, 2017 07:18
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Cotswold Driveout August 12th? - CANCELLED
Replies: 15
Views: 6792

Cotswold Driveout August 12th? - CANCELLED

Gents,

During the tech day, I mentioned a drive-out in the Cotswolds Saturday August 12th, quick check to see who is available, Chris has an interesting route planned. So far there are 4 interested, Genie, ChrisS, Keith, myself.....

Anyone else?

Jet
by Jet
Thu 29 Jun, 2017 07:15
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 For Sale
Replies: 21
Views: 10408

Re: Z1 For Sale

Admiring the panel fitment, which is perfect compared to mine. :head:
by Jet
Wed 28 Jun, 2017 07:20
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 For Sale
Replies: 21
Views: 10408

Z1 For Sale

by Jet
Thu 22 Jun, 2017 09:16
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: A few tech day fotoZ
Replies: 10
Views: 5158

Re: A few tech day fotoZ

jjorj wrote: Wed 21 Jun, 2017 00:06 Yes Jet, many thanks for a great couple of days and your fotoZ are a good reminder.

Cheers, George
Hi George,

Received your email but unable to respond, I keep getting a rejection message.

But I can post items, give me a call as I dont have your number.

JB
by Jet
Mon 19 Jun, 2017 10:43
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: A few tech day fotoZ
Replies: 10
Views: 5158

Re: A few tech day fotoZ

New wing? What side? What was wrong with the old one? Not a lot really ... this wing could easily have been repaired. Two of the torx bolt screw holes had just started to crack, only a very small amount and I'd stopped that with Michaels repair strips. But at the bottom of the wing the car must hav...