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Original list now edited with meeting points known so far

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I'm also looking to replace my head unit (radio/stereo.....whatever :wink: ). I've looked at some green/blue/red "boy racer" megga monsters (great for impressing the bird!), but I want something which is more subtle, in keeping with the normal BMW soft orange lighting. Anyone seen or got o...

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Reckon these guys are right, doesn't take much of a job to a) run up a big bill or, b) expend a lot of your time, probably neither of these you will recoup. As Dave said, summers on its way so I would have thought now is the time to move it on

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Same reason lots of cars get broken - worth more in parts than as a whole. Suppose it just proves what good value these cars actually are, when they are worth more parted out. But only if you get a good one though. Still feel sorry for the poor little sod especially as it gave you such a good top d...

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Hi guys, just got in. Sounds like a plan, myself and RockyDave are coming up the 46 from Loughborough direction, so we'll pull up in the Newark lorry park is NG24 1BL at 1000. I'll also edit the list as Dave says.

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Great stuff....new project for you

.........but why are you breaking it, looks a nice little car. I can only assume certain parts are cream crackered or........??

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gookah wrote:

at least it wasnt a smell of diesel .....

.......now if it were the smell of burnt jet fuel, I wouldn't have been complaining

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I'm running on four new Falken FK453's too (think the 453 might have replaced the 452). Falkens recommended by other forum members.

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Ummmm. I could give you aload of bull***t right now, but I've always told my kids to put your hands up and be honest! So you can guess what's coming next :oops: SB was right, when I came in off nights I checked the filler cap and some idiot hadn't done it up properly.......ME! Thanks anyway, now I'm...

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Ok Tks guys.....thats given me a place to start, fuel filler cap washer first..esp . as it does seem very noticeable in the drivers position. I'll report back. Cheers

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The last couple of times I've been out with top down, there has been a marked smell of petrol whilst stationary and on the move. There are no apparent signs of a leak, although perhaps it's vaporising before hitting the deck, hence the smell. Anyone got any ideas, or has this happened to you?

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As BR919 says, there's a heard of horns on the bay. I've listed all the links for you Dave. Don't forget ya lasso!

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Keep popping baby.............

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Ta Gary for your help yesterday, and will check P82 out
Pete

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If the code reader flashes E, there must be an error, I assume. Could it be a PIN19 error, but not quite sure what is PIN19. Because of this we can't reset the airbag light. Off down to pub to discuss over a beer or two with RockyDave....fancy joining us

, or at least give us a clue. Cheers

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Thanks Southernboy. I'll take it easy though. That link made it sound too accompliushed for my mechanical skills. I was kinda hoping for someone to say "yeah you just need to remove a couple of screws and the whole thing just opens up. Aaahh well! Well it kind of does! As Southern Boy said, ch...

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Smashing photos Alan. There's something about the stance of a Z3 that makes you want to photograph it, or could it be that we are bias? Matter of interest, what polish are you using? (apart from good old fashioned elbow grease).

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Good to see a plan coming together......looking good Barry

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Basic operation of the viscous coupling is that is should freewheel when cold and the fan will be dragged round slowly. When hot the coupling locks and the fan rotates in proportion to engine speed. A rolled up newspaper should stop the fan when cold. Note however that some zeds have electric fans ...

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......so I wonder why the fan is at full chat on start up when the engine is cold, surely cooling from the fan is rarely needed at this stage?

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Righty, I do know that the viscous fan did have some work done to it when I bought it in Devon, perhaps its a non OEM job then?? Interestingly, when its warm, (1) the noise goes and (2) the fan is still turning but not fast, like it's on tick over revs, which I assume is what should be happening. It...

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Engine off, you can turn the fan, although there is a small amount of resistance....?

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Ok, I've proved that my Z doesn't like the Daily Mail! I couldn't stop the fan with the paper, it just munched it and kept going. Should you be able to stop it then, and what does this mean?

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Thought that might be the case, as I have looked into so many engines now and it appears some do and some don't have a pump fitted. Just turned the ignition on without firing up and its as quiet as a mouse, however when fired up the fan is whirring away, but the noise dies down or stops when she is ...

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Ok, the rain has stopped and back to my original post. Just to recap, it's been suggested that the whirring noise is coming from from the secondary air pump/smog pump on my M52 2.8, but when you look at my M52 there appears to be no pump in the usual place (front OS) just the washer bottle. It has a...

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Hi Buz007 Just being that much more thicker gives you bit more grip and comfort, also doesn't feel like driving a lorry any more. Cost for all leather is £105 plus £9.99 24hr recorded delivery. The Alcantra is £130 plus delivery. I reckon a great mod. for not a huge outlay IMHO. I've just come back ...

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There you go, it's the black plain leather (which is textured) so not too dissimilar from the airbag plastic cover. It is also double thickened to match my M Sport 330 Tourer, which has a good feel. I'm told that the Napper leather is smooth and a dark grey...worth noting. General workmanship and st...

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Yeah no problem

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Also got my wheel back from Jack today. A super job to, put it this way, if I was splashing out 40-50k on a new Beamer, I wouldn't be expecting anything better! :thumb: Put it back on the car this evening before night shift, and it feels spot on (and smells of beautiful new leather too). Its double ...

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I seem to remember that the nice lady at Newark said if we get 15+ there would be a slight discount, which we now have, but don't hold me to that. Might pay for a sarnie and cuppa

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This has been one of the longest ten days of my life!....... Why? :puzzle: As we all know its been wet and windy over the winter months, so a good time to send the steering wheel away for a refurb. However, as we also know a huge high pressure moved in the very day I sent off my wheel, and ever sinc...

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I like the dark moody shots Alan

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Look on the bright side......you'd be bored and wouldn't like it

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My old space saver was c****y too. Got another E36 space saver from a saloon or coupe which in those, live indoors within the boot, eBay unused as new £30. Still keep it where it should be in the rack, but, I take it out every now and then (which isn't difficult contrary to popular belief) and give ...

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About 1000 mile round trip to Le Mans in June for me, I reckon for me that's a whole load of latte's (which could get spilt!). Keep it up Barry

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Good stuff and glad it got to you undamaged Chris, hopefully you can make repairs to your car now. To anyone else I still have the larger stowage box and compatible speaker trims (pre roll hoop) for grabs/spares??

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I've had my seats out on a number of occasions (bushes & leather repairs) and those rear bolts can be a bit of a bugger. I found that connecting the two socket set extension bars with the universal joint at the bottom gave a shallow angle with which to pull on. It worked for me anyway.

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This sounds good stuff, "drinkies" in the top down cockpit too......can't wait!

Think we might have nicked your SA sunshine up here, but I'm sure well give it back soon.

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Tks guys, it was just your opinions that I was interested in. As Barry said, keep both, perhaps one set for work and the other for partying

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Yup, that's the bottom line really, very much an individual thing.

.........still not sure though

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I've got 453's on my 2.8 rear because quite a few recommended them including MF, and so far no problems. Need to replace the Yokohama fronts soon, so will probably stick with the 453's. (It won't see snow, the E91 deals with that rubbish!)

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I've now fitted a chrome gill on the Montreal Z, and I'm still not sure :puzzle: Clearly this is totally down to one's personal preference. The poll I believe indicated 86% of those that took part, liked the combination. Is it not too much of a contrast on a dark colour, perhaps it might be more sub...

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So what about the Falken FK453's and how do they compare with the ZE912/4's then, what's the gen??

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Couldn't resist this!.......... So if E45 cream can help your Zed's soggy or saggy bottom (seat base), it may also help with an itchy bottom to!

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When I get back from work, I'll show you what Jack is doing for me

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I found that too on my first Z3, when I fitted purple Polyflex bushes, made my tramlining more pronounced, and I had to embarrasingly apologise to every passenger for loosening their fillings... Well. tomorrow Kev at Alloy Wheels is going to true the wheels up, and I'll have a chat to him about the...

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A nice set of chrome gills £50 (seemed like a deal), however not too sure whether I'm going to like them on my Montreal blue or not? Will fit and see :puzzle:. Jack at Royale is working his wonders refurbing the steering wheel to a black plain (textured) extra thick ///M stitch (I wanted the texture...

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As per my PM's to you, I'm on board too Barry.

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Ok, out with the hairdryer over the next couple of days, gently gently by the sounds of it. Somehow didn't think I'd be the only one with a saggy bottom.

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Thanks guys, and thanks for pinging your original thread Barry, must admit I don't recollect seeing it....may be this particular topic wasn't on my radar at the time..cheers anyway

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