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Hi Harry, Chrissy supplied me with a kit last year for the light grey leather. An excellent product and fantastic service. before http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s30/TJS_020/P1000167.jpg and after; http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s30/TJS_020/P1000175.jpg Fortunately the only dark grey leather ...

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Decided to finally re-colour the dark grey leather on the edge of the instrument binnacle behind the steering wheel which I assume has shrunk slightly over the years. Nearly every Z1 I have seen seems to suffer the same problem. Scuff Masters have produced a specific BMW Z1 1991 Dark Grey leather dy...

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An interesting article in the latest edition of the Shell V Power magazine, an evening tour of Bruges historic city centre in a Z1.

A complimentary and unusually accurate report featuring The Classic Car Clubs black Z1, G53 VML.

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Problem solved by a specialist auto electrician within 10 minutes. The connecter on the harness for the ignition switch along the steering column was loose and corroded.

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Hi Andy, To adjust the lights remove the rear cover and twist the white knob in the bottom right of the photo, this twists the alloy frame containing the light. It's very easy to do when the unit is sitting on your desk, less so in the dark when the unit is in the car. Regards TJS http://i148.photob...

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Thanks guys. I spoke to a local long established car electrician who not only named the two after market brands fitted by dealers over the past 30 years but also suspected what my occasional cut out problems are likely to be. One of the systems has a weak terminal which needs to be soldered. Fingers...

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Were alarm and immobiliser systems factory fitted or a dealer fitted option?

I think it is the latter .. I have a BMW branded fob/controller

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Memories of warmer weather !!

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Of the 3 choices I would opt for Wales ... where the men are men, and the sheep are nervous.

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I use an Accumate conditioner, similat product to the CTEK but with the option of switching to 6 volts for the twin MG batteries. You can get a wide range of accessories; see http://www.accumate.co.uk/ The fused connector is permanently wired to the battery, and the unit simply plugs into a socket b...

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Another Hagerty client. I like this firm, they are knowledgeable, sensible when it comes to modifications and the premiums, whilst not the cheapest , are competitive. My premium this year increased to £790 for a multi classic car policy covering a 1968 MGB GT, TVR Griffith 500, Audi TT and the Z1. A...

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Thanks to all those who arranged and attended the Tour and the technical day. 2009 was a good Z1 related year, looking forward to 2010.

seasons greetings and best wishes to all.

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This any good ?

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I use a switchable 12v/6v Accumate charger which monitors and tops up the battery as required. I have wired a fused connection cable with socket direct to the battery terminals. The lead is fed outside the cover with the socket behind the seat. When in use the Accumate plugs in and sits outside the ...

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I noticed the map light in the rear bulkhead wasn't working ... probably needs a new bulb. No problem, unscrew the lens cover twist out the bulb ... then dropped the bloody thing. Bulb has disappeared downwards but was not in the battery or luggage compartments behinds the seat. Just my luck it will...

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Andy, I would take the car to Italy, it will be great fun and get a lot of attention. Keep the car on UK plates with an annual MOT and road tax with revised insurance. The car should only need the light pattern adjusting which is by turning the 3 white plastic screws in the attached picture. Long no...

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Sorry Ben, but it's not for me.

What happens when a sea gull shits on it ? It's going to leave a nasty stain if you don't wash it off very quickly.

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For my mothers 60th birthday the offspring bought her one of the very last Rover Mini Cooper Sports in red with a white roof as she always regretted selling her 1964 red / white 1071cc Mini Cooper S. Two years ago we also bought her a large painting of the car by John Statham which was personalised ...

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Its certainly a rare car in the described condition and £15k too expensive for me. At this price you would hardly dare use it, another 10k miles on the clock would probably cost you £20k in depreciation. Can you hold classic cars as investments in a SIPP ? The Z1 would be a good choice as values hav...

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Charles. I have to agree that the radio reception via the screen embedded aerial is not very good. The attached link may provide an idea. It's a TVR modification to boost the radio signal. However, the concept of a copper wire to extend the aerial could work for the Z1 and should be easy to make. ht...

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What do you think Sam ? A wise investment for the seller ?

http://www.nutleysports.co.uk/BMWCSL-Red.htm

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Hi Sam,

50 / 50 chance I may get to Gaydon.

I am celebrating a "significant" birthday tomorrow evening with family and friends. I am not a huge drinker so hangovers kick in pretty easily.

A sweepstake on the number of Z1s at the event ? 2 maximum (if any)

Regards

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Sorry Ben ... no vote from me for your selected colours. Matt black is for drug dealers, Russians and Arabs. White is for pimps, are you serious ? A Z1 colour change ?? I would go for the following, in order of preference. 1. BMW Estoril metallic blue. Stunning. Maybe a slightly darker shade as Holl...

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Hi jonny, The black / grey car in the link isn't mine; seems I no longer have the only "grey in the village" The price quoted for the hood replacement is eye watering, maybe it also included the frame. Agree about the size to the rear window, the pictures appear to show the standard size a...

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Ben,

What a bummer. Sounds like an expensive insurance claim.

see the attached link, ignore the car for sale, the reference to the new hood with larger rear window may point you in the right direction

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http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1179047.htm

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Z1 values certainly appear to be on the up if adverts are anything to go by !! see; http://www.classicdriver.de/uk/find/4100_dealers2_results.asp?next=4100_dealers2_results.asp&lCarID=1789257&lCurrency=2&dealerid=1337 at Oakfields.com The registration number has been removed so it is dif...

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Looks the same as mine, are you sure you need a new one?

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Pat, Sam Thanks for your offer of help and suggestions. I think Michael identified the issue as being the controller. When the BMW branded alarm / immobiliser unit is activated the car will not turn over on the key. It is effectively dead. The control unit I was using was the "spare", the ...

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Tortoise urine ??

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Is it possible to scan and email the article,

after all, it's not very long.

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Hi Sam, The car cuts out instantly and there is no reaction when you turn the key nor will it bump start if still on the move. The fast sweeping S bends between Winslow and Buckingham wasn't the ideal spot to breakdown ! I was using the spare set of keys and alarm tag when it cut out and noticed yes...

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Thanks for the feedback Michael, much appreciated. Yes, it's the cap connecting to the coil, seems it is designed to split in half. I put a cable tie around it assuming it was broken. I will check the other end of the lead. If the coil failed would the engine still turnover on the key? The car was t...

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Interestingly all their books were wrapped and could not be handled by the public. It was the tri-lingual edition, I was not aware there was 2nd edition "lite" version. They also had a copy of the Jurgen Lewandowski book "BMW Z1" also at £115. A quick internet search shows this b...

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Driving along this afternoon when the engine cut out. Costed to a halt and the car was dead, no reaction at all when turning the ignition key. The cut out was instant, so I assume electrical rather than fuel starvation. Prior to calling the AA I though it wise to prod and pull various wires to ensur...

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JET I removed the sealant I had previously applied in error. The drain hole behind the plate is much larger than the gap between the plate (when fitted) and the rubber seal. If you continue to have problems it may be worth filing a small half round indent in the plate where its sits above the windsc...

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I was at Silverstone this afternoon and noticed a copy of the book on the Horton Books stand.

£115.

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A good book, highly recommended. £35 is a bargain !!

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The gearbox oil in the Z was replaced with Redline MTL. 700mls of foul smelling brown fluid came out and 1.1 litres of fresh oil went back in.

There is a noticeable improvement in the shift.

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Have I sold the Z1 ? No, but I did contemplate selling it this morning while on the way to Norfolk in a new Lotus Evora. Not mine I hasten to add, it really is a stunning car, but not sure I would want to pay £55k for it. Best to wait until the speculators have cashed in and the inevitable glitches ...

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The car has been driven for the second time in torrential rain earlier today, and my crotch remained perfectly dry ! ... no more leaks. Both screen plates were removed and the sealant on the leaking drivers side removed and the drain channel blasted with compressed air. The picture of the passenger ...

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An alternative is Forlife engine fluid. I use it in the MGB. It's a pre mixed ethylene glycol fluid with corrosion inhibitors and a high boiling point, 110c I think. The most recent formulation is pink. Its good stuff. You can buy it from the MG Owners Club in 5 ltr packs, but carriage cost will be ...

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That's right, blame the car! Well, its either the car or my Prostate Gland is playing up. I prefer to assume its the car in order to avoid the invasive examination of the latter ! I am going to experiment with a small supplementary "p" shaped seal which can be manually inserted between the...

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Add mine to the list. It only happens when parking and twirling the wheel from lock to lock. It pretty loud and sounds like the Soup Dragon from The Clangers, which wont mean much to the younger generation or those overseas !! I did remove the bulkhead gaiter and sprayed lubricant along the steering...

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Nice one Ben ... a hard copy for me please.

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Talking of air pressure, I was amazed that the beaded water droplets between the screen washers and rear of the bonnet do not move when traveling at 140 kph. The convex profile at the front of the bonnet must really sweep the air up over the car.

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Felix I assume the screen is original as it still has the transparent multi lingual running in instruction sticker in the top left hand corner. Bugger ... I did a good job of sealing the gap under the corner plate. I didnt realise the water drained via the screen pillar on the basis it shouldnt get ...

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Sad but true fact. After 4 years of ownership the Z1 was finally and unintentionly driven in the rain on Saturday morning. Bad: the roof has a serious leak from the drivers corner of the front header rail above the sunvisor fixing. A duster tucked under the sun visor soaked up most of the water and ...

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hand up ... mine is decalred SORN during the winter.

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