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- Mon 25 Apr, 2016 06:16
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: New wheels fitted
- Replies: 17
- Views: 9433
Re: New wheels fitted
Looks really nice and transformed the car....nice
- Sat 16 Apr, 2016 23:21
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: Old Buckenham Wings and Wheels cancelled!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2277
Re: Old Buckenham Wings and Wheels cancelled!
Loughborough but used to be Cambridge
- Sat 16 Apr, 2016 12:40
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: Old Buckenham Wings and Wheels cancelled!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2277
Re: Old Buckenham Wings and Wheels cancelled!
That's a shame, I was thinking of a run over to Old Buckenham......think it's normally quite a good do?
Pete
KF
Pete
KF
- Sat 16 Apr, 2016 12:34
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Zed cruise & meet with "Just Jane" Sunday 3rd July 2016
- Replies: 88
- Views: 26886
Re: Zed cruise & meet with "Just Jane" Sunday 3rd July 2016
Hi Colb
I've added you to the list, see you at East Kirby then
Pete
KF
I've added you to the list, see you at East Kirby then
Pete
KF
- Sun 10 Apr, 2016 22:09
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Heater core/matrix?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2808
Re: Heater core/matrix?
I will check those too..tks
- Sun 10 Apr, 2016 06:54
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Heater core/matrix?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2808
Re: Heater core/matrix?
They use a mohair vinyl virtually the same as the OEM top imported from an American company Haatz. Dee at Soft Tops suggested I check their website out first to check the colours and specs. He then makes the top to order as opposed to buying them in, so keeping the cost down. I sure he won't mind, b...
- Sat 09 Apr, 2016 21:36
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Heater core/matrix?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2808
Re: Heater core/matrix?
Last April Del paid £325 fitted, two months ago I was quoted £375 but now it's £395. Bit of a jump but apparently it's up by £20 due to seasonal demand. It's a business at the end of the day. You can pay a lot more but Soft Tops seem to have a really good reputation.
- Sat 09 Apr, 2016 19:21
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Heater core/matrix?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2808
Re: Heater core/matrix?
Thanks kjb1, I've already sealed it with a nice double layer of clear silicone sealant, more than I would have normally used but it's only got to last another week. Will take the seat out on the next sunny day (perhaps tomorrow) and dry out the thick underlay.
- Sat 09 Apr, 2016 17:23
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Heater core/matrix?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2808
Re: Heater core/matrix?
Got it, the 2016 mystery is hopefully sorted! After first suspecting the roof, then the u/s drivers washer valve and finally the heater matrix, I turned my attention back to the roof again as everyone here has hinted (kjb1, BB & SB). Last week we had an extremely heavy downpour so sat in the car...
- Mon 04 Apr, 2016 20:18
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Heater core/matrix?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2808
Re: Heater core/matrix?
Dare I say you may soon be liable for a "sugar tax" for the "sweet" water you have in your car... :lol: ........shhh! the sugar man will be after me! Cheers Barrie and Adrian for that and sorry for the delay. Matrix back and tested and new washer valves, car parked up hill in he...
- Sun 27 Mar, 2016 07:48
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Is it just me....
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2229
Re: Is it just me....
Must admit I saw the advert on the box the other day and did a double take. It does look good, and put a nice straight six under the lid.....
- Thu 24 Mar, 2016 19:30
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Heater core/matrix?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2808
Re: Heater core/matrix?
Hi kjb1 and Barry thanks for your inputs. Well I stripped the centre consol out again plus the passenger side glove compartment and bits. Then drained the coolant allowing me to carefully remove the matrix. There was no sign of water/coolant around the carpet underneath the heater box or within the ...
- Mon 21 Mar, 2016 16:42
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Heater core/matrix?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2808
Heater core/matrix?
My 2.8 roadster has been undercover for the winter months and the carpet was bone dry, in fact doesn't have a history of water getting in through the roof or usual windscreen (lucky chap I hear you say). However, I took it for a good run the other day and parked nose up into the driveway and found w...
- Thu 10 Mar, 2016 08:33
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Yet another alarm question
- Replies: 4
- Views: 990
Re: Yet another alarm question
Ah righty, tks for that info BladeRunner919, will check that out
Pete KF
Pete KF
- Wed 09 Mar, 2016 23:32
- Forum: New to zroadster.net?
- Topic: Hello all, 1st time Z3 owner
- Replies: 37
- Views: 14179
Re: Hello all, 1st time Z3 owner
.......yeah, life over 4000+ of them revolutions
- Wed 09 Mar, 2016 21:54
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Yet another alarm question
- Replies: 4
- Views: 990
Re: Yet another alarm question
Thanks Brian, that bonnet switch was my next port of call. Also, thinking about it, I had a new radio/CD installed at about the first time it started playing up (last June ish). The Halfords guy had to put a new plug on to fit the new system....that's a possibilty?? Need to see what this anti theft ...
- Wed 09 Mar, 2016 20:29
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Yet another alarm question
- Replies: 4
- Views: 990
Yet another alarm question
97 2.8 Roadster with older OEM separate 'brick' alarm control. Last summer my Z3's alarm would start going off randomly :? I originally thought it might have been the cars battery which was shot, but it has a brand new battery in now, I have changed the 'bricks' internal battery but it still happens...
- Wed 09 Mar, 2016 18:28
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Zed cruise & meet with "Just Jane" Sunday 3rd July 2016
- Replies: 88
- Views: 26886
- Tue 08 Mar, 2016 22:37
- Forum: New to zroadster.net?
- Topic: Hello all, 1st time Z3 owner
- Replies: 37
- Views: 14179
Re: Hello all, 1st time Z3 owner
Hi
Great forum here, lots of tech info and folks willing to help.
Have fun Koolflyer
Great forum here, lots of tech info and folks willing to help.
Have fun Koolflyer
- Tue 08 Mar, 2016 12:58
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Repositioning the heated seat switches
- Replies: 3
- Views: 993
Re: Repositioning the heated seat switches
wonder of that is why I couldn't find the wires for my heated seats. I was looking under the dash where as they could be fed through between the seat to the back. Mine is a 97 car also I just separated the 12 x2 heating wires back as far as I needed to go, so not sure how forward that loom goes. Al...
- Tue 08 Mar, 2016 01:52
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Nearly time :)
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5107
Re: Nearly time :)
Fritz.....can't think why?
- Mon 07 Mar, 2016 20:20
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Repositioning the heated seat switches
- Replies: 3
- Views: 993
Repositioning the heated seat switches
You might have noticed that the various switches in a Z3 do vary somewhat. I have a '97 2.8 Roadster with the two heated seat switches tucked aft to the rear of the centre console......really useful whilst driving! http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r654/koolflyer/sw1_zpsdtb9wlsp.jpg So, my first t...
- Sun 21 Feb, 2016 08:40
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: So it's still not handling how I'd want...
- Replies: 64
- Views: 13955
Re: So it's still not handling how I'd want...
Thanks Dino D sounds like good advice, thanks for your input. Martin, looks like we've still got a few more jobs to do.
- Sat 20 Feb, 2016 08:38
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: So it's still not handling how I'd want...
- Replies: 64
- Views: 13955
Re: So it's still not handling how I'd want...
Like Martin, I have a 1998 2.8 which always handles well at speed and on good roads, but it too is not so stable on patched up roads or white lines, it becomes a bit skittish. Apart from the shocks (which surely must need replacing) I've changed all the bushes, control bars, drop links and tyres etc...
- Sun 14 Feb, 2016 08:47
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Issue with posting images - again.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1796
Re: Issue with posting images - again.
If you download Photobucket you can resize, crop etc so your photos are stored on the storage Photobucket gives you. Then just copy & paste. Otherwise the storage required for zroadster.net would be too big for their own allowance.....if I've understood correctly
- Sat 13 Feb, 2016 15:21
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Aceman seat bushes- how good?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2228
Re: Aceman seat bushes- how good?
I replaced mine with Aceman's new bushes in 2013 and they are fine
- Sun 07 Feb, 2016 23:39
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Rear spaces on 2000 reg Z3 2.0 ltr Auto.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2322
Re: Rear spaces on 2000 reg Z3 2.0 ltr Auto.
I put ACS Type 3's onto my 2.8 which was staggered. I'm now running 8.5J front and back with correct ACS spigots. The extra width of the fronts (which were 7.5J) is as near as damn it flush with the wheel arch (using Bertiejaffa's piece of wood method), however I too found that the standard 8.5J on ...
- Sun 07 Feb, 2016 22:22
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Zed cruise & meet with "Just Jane" Sunday 3rd July 2016
- Replies: 88
- Views: 26886
Re: Zed cruise & meet with "Just Jane" Sunday 3rd July 2016
Hi Rooster, times are above with the maps etc, and below. I'll put your name down then, if you could just let me know which point your gonna join us..tks Pete KF
Depart Six Hills hotel car park (A46) 0830
Arrive Newark lorry park 0915 (See map)
Depart Newark lorry park 0930
Arrive East Kirkby 1100
Depart Six Hills hotel car park (A46) 0830
Arrive Newark lorry park 0915 (See map)
Depart Newark lorry park 0930
Arrive East Kirkby 1100
- Sat 06 Feb, 2016 08:59
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: 25 Feb 2016 - Flying Scotsman (w/ TIMINGS)
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7600
Re: 25 Feb 2016 - Flying Scotsman
Thanks Pingu, reckon a zip up the 46 towards Newark area might be best for me...cheers KF
- Fri 05 Feb, 2016 22:38
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: 25 Feb 2016 - Flying Scotsman (w/ TIMINGS)
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7600
Re: 25 Feb 2016 - Flying Scotsman
Blast I'm on duty in the afternoon so can't go on the run, but might have time to see her steaming northbound at some point east of Loughborough/Melton, where ever that might be....got any clues Pingu?
KF
KF
- Sat 23 Jan, 2016 16:52
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Sytner Z3 for sale
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1541
Sytner Z3 for sale
http://usedcars.bmw.co.uk/Z/2.8/Leicest ... c=se_na_re_
Ouch!....and only 9k over all those years, perhaps not a good thing?
Ouch!....and only 9k over all those years, perhaps not a good thing?
- Sun 17 Jan, 2016 17:13
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Zed cruise & meet with "Just Jane" Sunday 3rd July 2016
- Replies: 88
- Views: 26886
Re: Zed cruise & meet with "Just Jane" Sunday 3rd July 2016
Your added Mark, see you both at Six Hills.
Cheers
Pete (KF)
Cheers
Pete (KF)
- Tue 12 Jan, 2016 18:30
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Zed cruise & meet with "Just Jane" Sunday 3rd July 2016
- Replies: 88
- Views: 26886
Re: Zed cruise & meet with "Just Jane" Sunday 3rd July 2016
Done that Mark..
- Mon 11 Jan, 2016 18:27
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Zed cruise & meet with "Just Jane" Sunday 3rd July 2016
- Replies: 88
- Views: 26886
Re: Zed cruise & meet with "Just Jane" Sunday 3rd July 2016
List updated
Pete
Pete
- Mon 28 Dec, 2015 15:18
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Zed cruise & meet with "Just Jane" Sunday 3rd July 2016
- Replies: 88
- Views: 26886
Re: Zed cruise & meet with "Just Jane" Sunday 3rd July 2016
Ken, I've put your name on the list, Pete
- Thu 24 Dec, 2015 08:58
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Italian Z3 drive
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2681
Re: Italian Z3 drive
Will take a look to what they are up to on t'other side.perhaps I should sign up to the lakes cruise on t'other side!!
- Wed 23 Dec, 2015 20:35
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Italian Z3 drive
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2681
Italian Z3 drive
Thinking of taking my 2.8 down to the Italian Lakes in the next couple of years, and came across this cool well edited video. Really good unless you don't like Coldplay, then I'd suggest hitting the mute button
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rds7pE_tHuU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rds7pE_tHuU
- Mon 21 Dec, 2015 17:05
- Forum: New to zroadster.net?
- Topic: New here
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3457
Re: New here
Hi
- Sun 20 Dec, 2015 17:28
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Build a Z3 for Christmas
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3586
- Sat 19 Dec, 2015 18:01
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Front Grill Removal
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1492
Re: Front Grill Removal
Yes they are a bit of a sod, and probably end in injury! They are certainly clamped to the bonnet well, but with a lot of patience and care they will prize out, and when one part comes out the rest will follow...or should. Good luck! :wink: http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r654/koolflyer/2015101...
- Sat 19 Dec, 2015 17:40
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Seat Problem
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2874
Re: Seat Problem
Hi Jim There are a couple of connectors under the seats, so perhaps a lose wire? If there is play in the seats, you may find that the seat bushes have disintegrated or broken. There is one for each 'kebab'/screw bar (two for each seat). This is an easy job providing you have the correct Torx bits (T...
- Fri 18 Dec, 2015 10:32
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Zed cruise & meet with "Just Jane" Sunday 3rd July 2016
- Replies: 88
- Views: 26886
Re: Zed cruise & meet with "Just Jane" Sunday 3rd July 2016
My mrs works in the naffy at the aviation museum. I'd recommend the Props and Pistons show you can also display your zeds and probably get a discount through that. The air displays are great there as well :wink: I will try to get to the East Kirkby Air Show on Saturday 6th August but I'm straight o...
- Thu 17 Dec, 2015 16:47
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Zed cruise & meet with "Just Jane" Sunday 3rd July 2016
- Replies: 88
- Views: 26886
Re: Zed cruise & meet with "Just Jane" Sunday 3rd July 2016
Hi Adrian, will add your name. You going to meet us at Six Hills? Pete
- Thu 17 Dec, 2015 14:15
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Zed cruise & meet with "Just Jane" Sunday 3rd July 2016
- Replies: 88
- Views: 26886
Re: Zed cruise & meet with "Just Jane"
Sunday 3rd July. Sorry was in a hurry getting to work.
- Thu 17 Dec, 2015 12:45
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Zed cruise & meet with "Just Jane" Sunday 3rd July 2016
- Replies: 88
- Views: 26886
Zed cruise & meet with "Just Jane" Sunday 3rd July 2016
Rocky Dave and myself are taking our Zed's over to see the Lanc at East Kirkby on Sunday 3rd July next year. However, whilst in the pub the other night, and after some very successful meets with an aviation theme over the last couple of years, plus popular demand we have came up with this idea. http...
- Tue 15 Dec, 2015 20:57
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: BMWCC Track Day List 2016
- Replies: 23
- Views: 18446
Re: BMWCC Track Day List 2016
Hey Brian, I'm off shift 26 Sept, so see you at the 'Park' like last year
Pete
Pete
- Tue 08 Dec, 2015 08:48
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: SviRu black venom
- Replies: 65
- Views: 38636
Re: SviRu black venom
I did have the chrome gills on but wasn't happy with the looked. I think they look okay on a silver or light colour, but on a dark colour like my Montreal, I think asthetically the way the rear end suddenly stops against the vertical door line doesn't look right, and yes I agree they do tend to look...
- Sun 06 Dec, 2015 09:16
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Nice run out
- Replies: 1
- Views: 584
Re: Nice run out
And if temps get a bit low to lower the top, the heater very quickly gets that little cabin as warm as toast plus add to that the heated seats. However, given the choice, give me a top down plus 20 deg ride any day
- Sat 05 Dec, 2015 09:57
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Newbie, will be looking for a z3
- Replies: 29
- Views: 5654
Re: Newbie, will be looking for a z3
.......also lots of meets and cruises through out the year, which are good fun and interesting.
- Sat 05 Dec, 2015 09:55
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Newbie, will be looking for a z3
- Replies: 29
- Views: 5654
Re: Newbie, will be looking for a z3
Hi Jim, welcome aboard. It's a good site and lots of sound knowledge when you need it. I've had my 1997 sub £3000 2.8 roadster for the last 2.5 years and love it to bits! It's a pre facelift version so has the wide rear wheel arches to accommodate the wider rears. Lots of power for a fairly light sm...