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by Warrior
Tue 02 Aug, 2011 23:17
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Morse code noise at high speed?
Replies: 11
Views: 836

Morse code noise at high speed?

I tickled the gas tonight on a nice piece of dual carriageway. Nothing lairy, more acceleration than top end and just over 3000 revs and 70ish mph heard a sound like that which ET makes? 3 notes eeee, orrrrr, eeee, aaaaaa..... My first reaction was that it was a squeaky seat so I wound her up again ...
by Warrior
Tue 02 Aug, 2011 23:17
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Morse code noise at high speed?
Replies: 1
Views: 254

Morse code noise at high speed?

I tickled the gas tonight on a nice piece of dual carriageway. Nothing lairy, more acceleration than top end and just over 3000 revs and 70ish mph heard a sound like that which ET makes? 3 notes eeee, orrrrr, eeee, aaaaaa..... My first reaction was that it was a squeaky seat so I wound her up again ...
by Warrior
Tue 02 Aug, 2011 23:12
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: July 20-22 2012 - Z Fest
Replies: 128
Views: 20669

rgf wrote:Can anyone lend me a Zed?
I am still suffering withdrawal symptoms.
You can sit in the back of mine :D
by Warrior
Sat 30 Jul, 2011 17:15
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: July 20-22 2012 - Z Fest
Replies: 128
Views: 20669

Bill- wrote:where is GayDon (sounds like a mincing Mafia chap)

Count me in to if I'm still alive & with Z :D
Yes, where is Gaydon?

Sounds like the way my brother dresses so make that 2 more Zeds if he's not having his nails done that day :D
by Warrior
Sat 30 Jul, 2011 11:17
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Winter storage......
Replies: 7
Views: 1070

Thanks chaps. 8-) The reason for considering keyclamps..... http://www.alvinkeyclamps.co.uk/images/Banners/Alvin-Key-Clamp-grouped.gif ...is that I have some of them and some tubing already. I'm also very restricted on space so need something barely bigger than the car. Primarily because it's parked...
by Warrior
Fri 29 Jul, 2011 22:48
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Winter storage......
Replies: 7
Views: 1070

Winter storage......

I know it's not exactly the time of year to be asking this but days turn into weeks turn into months so........ I don't have a garage and therefore need to accomodate Zeddy in the best possible conditions. Favourite at the moment is to build a tubular structure a fraction taller, longer, wider than ...
by Warrior
Wed 06 Jul, 2011 23:44
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: my bike
Replies: 16
Views: 2075

Nice one 8-)

A lot of old metal looks unbalanced but that looks spot on. 8-)
by Warrior
Tue 05 Jul, 2011 11:37
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: 'Finish Kare'.....anybody tried this?
Replies: 1
Views: 473

'Finish Kare'.....anybody tried this?

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/images/uploads/finishkare_425_1.jpg Leaves the finish so slick that it Eliminates the need for constant washing. Excellent for use on paint, glass, chrome, gel coat, fiberglass and plexiglass. The best QD i have used by a HUGE margin. Leaves a very slick and wet look a...
by Warrior
Mon 04 Jul, 2011 08:46
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Mortified!
Replies: 4
Views: 669

Mortified!

Roof down, Serrgio Tacchini shades, golden mane of hair blowing in the wind, open neck shirt, elbow on door and crusing through the village with the beautiful throbbing sounds of my 3.0i Zed......... Get home to be told by the missus that the mother in law saw me pass their house and thought I looke...
by Warrior
Tue 28 Jun, 2011 00:57
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Better late thannn...my Zed!
Replies: 4
Views: 885

Sharp end shots to follow........ 8-)
by Warrior
Tue 28 Jun, 2011 00:36
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Better late thannn...my Zed!
Replies: 4
Views: 885

Better late thannn...my Zed!

3.0i, 37,000k, Automatic...... http://www.warriorboxing.com/photos/beemer1.jpg http://www.warriorboxing.com/photos/beemer2.jpg http://www.warriorboxing.com/photos/beemer3.jpg http://www.warriorboxing.com/photos/beemer4.jpg http://www.warriorboxing.com/photos/beemer5.jpg http://www.warriorboxing.com/...
by Warrior
Sun 26 Jun, 2011 23:56
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Wind deflector net - Advice please.
Replies: 12
Views: 870

Yes, makes a marked difference but keep the windows up.

Only downside is poor rear view vision. :(
by Warrior
Fri 24 Jun, 2011 17:04
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Hissing noise on start up?
Replies: 5
Views: 778

Cheers 8-)
by Warrior
Thu 23 Jun, 2011 22:23
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Hissing noise on start up?
Replies: 5
Views: 778

Hissing noise on start up?

A few weeks ago I sat with engine idling and every 10 seconds or so heard a hissing sound coming from somewhere under the car. My neighbour who was standing alongside said it sounds like the Aircon releasing a bit of pressure and sure enough after switching it off the noise dissappeared. However, wh...
by Warrior
Thu 23 Jun, 2011 00:28
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Whats wrong with my advert?
Replies: 18
Views: 2216

with his feet up and a beer in hand the car just sold itself.
That's the way to do it 8-)
by Warrior
Thu 23 Jun, 2011 00:22
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Photos of splutterycar`s car ???
Replies: 12
Views: 1414

Great looking car in a great colour but I hate the 4's squared off roll hoops.
by Warrior
Thu 23 Jun, 2011 00:18
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Who is the oldest Zedder.........
Replies: 74
Views: 7816

1956 = 55 physical age. Mental age of *17. :oops:

In readiness for the next 'how' thread...........14 inches :D

*Arf, arf........told you :lol:
by Warrior
Tue 21 Jun, 2011 00:12
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Whats wrong with my advert?
Replies: 18
Views: 2216

Agree with the above. Wheels are definately an accquired taste. Not for me :( Your Pistonheads ad has too many distractions. I'll be cruel to be kind.......... :oops: I doubt that anybody buying an M will be worrying too much about the head unit but rather than just put 'Clarion' your list of postiv...
by Warrior
Fri 17 Jun, 2011 22:28
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 Values
Replies: 42
Views: 4220

2002 3.0i with 37000 on the clock. FSH. I think it's still worth around what I paid for it £6600, possibly more at the right time, right place....

Won't be selling but will give away for nothing to anybody who can sort me out half an hour with Joanna Lumley :D
by Warrior
Fri 17 Jun, 2011 22:28
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 Values
Replies: 42
Views: 4220

2002 3.0i with 37000 on the clock. FSH. I think it's still worth around what I paid for it £6600, possibly more at the right time, right place....

Won't be selling but will give away for nothing to anybody who can sort me out half an hour with Joanna Lumley :D
by Warrior
Fri 17 Jun, 2011 22:28
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 Values
Replies: 42
Views: 4220

2002 3.0i with 37000 on the clock. FSH. I think it's still worth around what I paid for it £6600, possibly more at the right time, right place....

Won't be selling but will give away for nothing to anybody who can sort me out half an hour with Joanna Lumley :D
by Warrior
Fri 17 Jun, 2011 22:28
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 Values
Replies: 42
Views: 4220

2002 3.0i with 37000 on the clock. FSH. I think it's still worth around what I paid for it £6600, possibly more at the right time, right place....

Won't be selling but will give away for nothing to anybody who can sort me out half an hour with Joanna Lumley :D
by Warrior
Wed 15 Jun, 2011 23:18
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Young and old
Replies: 34
Views: 3081

Production Date: 17.01.2002
Warrantied from: 26.04.2002

But if there's s decent prize I am prepared to adjust the above (lie) to win :D
by Warrior
Mon 13 Jun, 2011 23:12
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Top of me noggin getting blown!
Replies: 28
Views: 2119

I'm not looking for business but further to my other post a few weeks ago regarding printed t-shirts, stickers and mugs etc., I also print Baseball Caps :D

Who's the best person to Pm with details?
by Warrior
Mon 13 Jun, 2011 12:29
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: How far on 'empty'????
Replies: 6
Views: 745

Thanks all. I was only 20 miles from home when the red light came on and found a garage quite quickly. Nice to know for future reference. I did run out of petrol a few years back when driving a Ford Escort with an old style floating guage. It was 1.30 in the morning and a passing motorist stopped to...
by Warrior
Mon 13 Jun, 2011 12:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Top of me noggin getting blown!
Replies: 28
Views: 2119

think I have a standard sized torso, and not one of those ape like people with the long back and short tiny legs... Or is that just in Essex you get them? I'm 6'2"....oo oo arr arrr oo oo arr......and from Essex :twisted: :lol: Having boxed for 13 years getting a buffeting around the bonce fro...
by Warrior
Sat 11 Jun, 2011 19:23
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: How popular was the Zed 3 at it's peak?
Replies: 18
Views: 1442

How popular was the Zed 3 at it's peak?

In the few weeks i've had my Z my heightened awareness with few sightings has got me thinking there are very few left on the road!!? I've seen 2 E-types this week and just 3 Z3's....... :? (And about 5 Porsches today alone) Have alot been dumped as part of the scrappage scheme or were the numbers a ...
by Warrior
Sat 11 Jun, 2011 19:17
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: How far on 'empty'????
Replies: 6
Views: 745

How far on 'empty'????

Although it's something I try to avoid I know my Berlingo Van will get me to the moon and back on empty but whats the reserve for a Z3 when the orange light comes on?
by Warrior
Sat 11 Jun, 2011 00:32
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Beware
Replies: 16
Views: 3431

I've had my car up for sale for a couple of weeks on Autotrader. So far I've had 8 scammers, 1 car matching agent and 0 serious enquiries. The scammers all start off with the same question. Is the car still for sale. Then it moves on to I work on an oil rig or I'm an oceanographer. As soon as they ...
by Warrior
Sat 11 Jun, 2011 00:32
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Beware
Replies: 16
Views: 3431

I've had my car up for sale for a couple of weeks on Autotrader. So far I've had 8 scammers, 1 car matching agent and 0 serious enquiries. The scammers all start off with the same question. Is the car still for sale. Then it moves on to I work on an oil rig or I'm an oceanographer. As soon as they ...
by Warrior
Fri 10 Jun, 2011 08:44
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Urgent: Car won't start!!!!!!?????
Replies: 7
Views: 860

Lol :oops: I thought that was the CD multiplayer. :wink: Sorted now...... Managed to roll the KA down the drive and push it to the side of the road. It helps if you take it out of gear first, which I didn't :oops: :lol: Used the wifes motor, fired it up and away we go. Sods law I have now been secon...
by Warrior
Fri 10 Jun, 2011 07:56
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Urgent: Car won't start!!!!!!?????
Replies: 7
Views: 860

Thanks chaps. Sods law it's parked Bonnet to Boot (of the Zed) so I can't jump start it :(
by Warrior
Thu 09 Jun, 2011 22:57
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Urgent: Car won't start!!!!!!?????
Replies: 7
Views: 860

Urgent: Car won't start!!!!!!?????

Went to go out in the Zed tonight but it was blocked in by daughters KA which wouldn't start. :( Clicking sound from the engine and the Speedo hand waggles rapidly back and forth a few mm making a sound like a trapped moth! Central locking working, lights ok and been starting on the button. It has b...
by Warrior
Mon 06 Jun, 2011 00:06
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Hood refurb
Replies: 17
Views: 1687

It's not possible to see from your final photo so can I ask if the end result of the dyeing is uniform across the hood?

I've distant memories of whitening old plimsoles or dyeing bleached jeans another colour and the end product wasn't great.
by Warrior
Tue 31 May, 2011 23:34
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Love my Z3 but thinking I might be better with a Z4
Replies: 62
Views: 4980

I think half the joy of owning a Zed is detail polishing it and making it turn a few heads.

Will you get the same pleasure from a Mini Cooper?
by Warrior
Mon 30 May, 2011 10:58
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Split rim refurb........
Replies: 11
Views: 1752

Cheers Johntt.

Is that polished ali or chrome as further Googling suggests that chroming ali wheels requires a machine costing around £50m!

It's exactly the look I think would work though 8-)
by Warrior
Mon 30 May, 2011 10:55
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Cleaning ali wheels with Tea!
Replies: 15
Views: 1449

I forgot to add it also said that the best material to use with the tea was an old pair of stockings so be careful not to put out mixed messages.

'Put the kettle on and get yer tights off luv'............. :D
by Warrior
Mon 30 May, 2011 10:50
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Love my Z3 but thinking I might be better with a Z4
Replies: 62
Views: 4980

Like i've said above i've got no plans to change anything on my zed anyday soon but out of interest what sort of money are we talking about for:

New shocks?
Coilovers?
Falkens?
Cross struts?
Bushes?
by Warrior
Mon 30 May, 2011 00:14
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Split rim refurb........
Replies: 11
Views: 1752

Split rim refurb........

My wheels aren't too bad but I may get them refurbished in due course as the outer rims are losing a bit of paint. I'm assuming a full refurb will mean them being unbolted sorted and being put back together? If so can the outer rims be chromed and has anybody done this before? My zed is silver with ...
by Warrior
Mon 30 May, 2011 00:09
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Cleaning ali wheels with Tea!
Replies: 15
Views: 1449

Cleaning ali wheels with Tea!

Thought i'd give the split rims a decent clean but shops shut so I Googled home made remedies for car cleaning and found a Mercedes forum that suggested using cold Tea! Searched the cupboard and found an out of date pack of Twinings English Breakfast so thought i'd give it a try..........and...........
by Warrior
Sun 29 May, 2011 23:11
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Love my Z3 but thinking I might be better with a Z4
Replies: 62
Views: 4980

I refer the honourable gentleman to my earlier reply.... http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=30519&highlight=tit Yesterday I took my brothers 2.2 for a spin as he was concerned it was a bit skippy round the bends and it took just half a mile for me to realise that the drive was much m...
by Warrior
Sat 28 May, 2011 00:53
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Whats best about your Z & Which Z is your Favorite
Replies: 17
Views: 1209

Sitting on the edge of the patio, at eye level with the rear wing looking down the side and thinking how aesthetically pleasing it looks. In fact a good night for me is sipping a beer on a summers eve whilst looking at my Zed, finishing off with a quick look at Shakiras legs on You Tube when she's d...
by Warrior
Wed 25 May, 2011 22:05
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Photos of my Zed
Replies: 26
Views: 2127

Nice pics but how about a few shots of your rear end so novices like me can tell what you've got under your bonnet :D

I'm guessing a 2.8?
by Warrior
Mon 23 May, 2011 18:46
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Picked up an M Roadster!
Replies: 10
Views: 1334

How much are you looking for for the plate.....

I run an oxing website (sorry Boxing website, and my initial is 'M') 8-)
by Warrior
Sun 22 May, 2011 00:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Old chestnut
Replies: 4
Views: 420

I can produce stickers, t-shirts, mugs, mousemats etc.,

Kept me head down thus far but if Admin is interested.......it's good to talk :wink: 8-)
by Warrior
Fri 20 May, 2011 00:02
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: So why is it we don't drive an MX5?
Replies: 53
Views: 5653

What is it that makes us glance at an MX5 on the road, and then turn away with a smug grin on our Face?
Because they're hairdressers receptionists cars :D
by Warrior
Wed 18 May, 2011 22:14
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Is The Z4 Better Looking Than A Z3. ??????
Replies: 57
Views: 4272

Blimey, this a difficult one......like choosing betwen the Missus and Kylie Minogue :|

Let me put it like this. The Z3 comes first every time but if I get the chance (very unlikely) to take a Z4 for a spin i'd jump (no pun intended) at the chance :wink:
by Warrior
Sat 14 May, 2011 01:34
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Drunk driver on motorway
Replies: 6
Views: 586

I had a similar situation driving down the A12 one night. Car in front was swerving all over the place and whilst I had a mobile it wasn't hands free and legalities aside I wanted to concentrate in case this idiot took me out. I didn't report the incident but next day on talking to a mate of mine in...
by Warrior
Mon 02 May, 2011 22:38
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: clean off
Replies: 10
Views: 1412

Jonttt wrote:
Warrior wrote:Nice 8-)

I note the twin exhausts. What engine size is it?
Quad Exhausts :D
I thought long and hard as to whether there were 2 exhausts or 4 :lol: :oops:

Or is it one into two pipes twice? :wink: