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MickJ

A few pics of my Zed (Zak as the wife has named it :roll: ) Inside has had a good clean up, but will redo it again soon, front and rear bumpers have been resprayed purely for cosmetic reasons, stonechips and very minor scuffs, the few trolley dinks have been removed, under the wheel arches have been...

MickJ

get a woolie hat, it works for me :zmurf: I have 4 hats in the Zed - 2 baseball caps (to keep the sun out of my eyes + one for a passenger), 1 beanie (for my left ear) and 1 bizarre tartan thing with ear flaps (for the minus temperatures)... I just don't like wearing them! :D Toying with wearing my...

MickJ

Many years ago I had a similar problem on my XR4i (shows you how many years ago) with a 'notchy' gearchange the cure in those days was to replace the gearbox oil with automatic transmission fluid which cured it, that was a 'Ford & Vauxhall' fix but no doubt gearbox oils are a lot thinner now I g...

MickJ

I would like to point out I don't have any problem with the actual wind deflector regards quality, I think it looks better than the mesh (just my opinion though) it's well thought out and made and being tinted looks good, it would seem as a poster above has stated I could do with the seat being a fe...

MickJ

Fitted the perspex wind deflector from Just Roadsters last night, tried it today with the top down didn't see\feel any difference still a force 7 gale at 30mph and above somewhat disappointed with it, not having owned a convertible before is this norm am I expecting to much? I have the seat as low ...

MickJ

To get rid of the blobs after touching up try using 'Langka' it's available from 'Frosts' the restoration people it's expensive and only a small bottle but it goes a long way! http://www.frost.co.uk/item_Detail.asp?productID=8221&frostProductName=Langka Chip Repair (2 oz) I've used it successful...

MickJ

Tried with blower on can only say it was very marginal, wife seems to be ok but she is only 5ft, unfortunately that one would appear to have a buyer for it already but thanks for the link, when you say roll over hoops are you referring to the chrome ones or the black, which I have, may have a solut...

MickJ

Tried with blower on can only say it was very marginal, wife seems to be ok but she is only 5ft, unfortunately that one would appear to have a buyer for it already but thanks for the link, when you say roll over hoops are you referring to the chrome ones or the black, which I have, may have a soluti...

MickJ

I have a mesh deflector which is the wrong model for my car so have to do without. I agree, driving without is unpleasant at 40mph and above and I imagine would be very tiring on a long journey. However, I think I've found a solution - drive with the driver's window down and the heater on. The wind...

MickJ

Fitted the perspex wind deflector from Just Roadsters last night, tried it today with the top down didn't see\feel any difference still a force 7 gale at 30mph and above somewhat disappointed with it, not having owned a convertible before is this norm am I expecting to much? I have the seat as low a...

MickJ

Local Spray paint place to you .... :?: Need mine doing ....... :( XL Motors, Coventry : http://www.xlarc.co.uk/ Not cheap though, paint alone was nearly £250 and I had front rear Bumpers and offside mirror casing done, they are taken off and stripped, no masking off and I needed two clips for the ...

MickJ

No pics yet, but tonight I changed the rear lights back to the standard ones, fitted the perspex wind deflector (from Just Roadsters) that looks good and completely recleaned the interior, tomorrow going to see if I can get a new rear window fitted on spec and then onto Auto Glass see if I can talk ...

MickJ

You have PM

MickJ

jimmy boy wrote:pm sent

Replied.

MickJ

My Z currently has these rear lights on it (see pic) I don't know what they are, I have scourced some standard rear lights for it from a Forum member which I intend to fit in the near future, would anyone be interested in them? they are in good condition but not my cup of tea. http://i201.photobucke...

MickJ

hornel Z3M wrote:sounds a nice job but you can put pictures on here by several means you know

Only got it back tonight around 5pm see about some tomorrow after work.

MickJ

Just got my Z back from the bodyshop, no! not accident damage or the like, just cosmetic, had the front and rear bumpers resprayed stone chips and a small scuff on the rear, have put my stone guards on and stubby and was changing the bulbs in the bumper lights for some a bit brighter wish someone ha...

MickJ

I have a 1998 2.8 but with only 28k miles on it, the first time I drove it I thought the gearbox was quite notchy but once it had warmed up thoroughly it was fine you just have to take your time with the gear change much as I did with a 330 and M3 I had, I also had a new shape Civic Type R a bit bac...

MickJ

I use a cocktail stick.

MickJ

Misread your post, didn't see the 'I know' it was early this morning, so yes that is my selection 'I Know' Sorry Mick, I came across a bit tetchy there. I'm a bit like that in a morning - I can't see or think straight until I've had my second cup of coffee. :wink: It is a bit of a pet annoyance of ...

MickJ

Don't think that BMW supply aerosols (I maybe wrong) only touch up sticks I said "I know", not "I think". Take your pick: http://static.bmwfans.info/images/epc/MTA2MjMxX3A%3d.png Paint spray set (dual coating) - BMW parts catalog Topasblau aerosol is still showing as available. ...

MickJ

Don't think that BMW supply aerosols (I maybe wrong) only touch up sticks, you may get one from Halfords, try a pukka paint supply dealer who may be able to make you one up, there is one in Coventry who will make up a aerosol for you as long as you have the paint code, charges about a a tenner. A ma...

MickJ

Bought a cheapo from B&Q last year for £20 does what I want of it and when it goes bang I will bin it!

MickJ

Nice to have met you Adrian, lights as described, thanks again.

Mick

MickJ

An expansion tank is exactly what it says, a tank to take the expansion of water from the radiator when it's hot, did you top up the tank when it was still warm or cold? there should be two levels marked on the tank (or on other motors it was) one being 'hot' and one 'cold' you should only top up wh...

MickJ

GazHyde wrote:Mick, which grilles are you referring too?

These:

http://www.justroadster.com/products/me ... mw_z3.html

I just thought them in black would go well on a silver car and also with the black headlights would be a good contrast.....

MickJ

Many thanks for that info looks like I will be spending again on the lights, have you thought about the grills he also supplies but in black?

MickJ

Thanks for replying, looks very nice is there an improvement in the headlights as compared to the original i.e. brightness or could they still do with a set of 'Nightbreakers' fitted?

MickJ

My tinted perspex wind deflector and magnetic stone chip protector have turned up from JustRoadsters, quick and efficent service and look the business, not fitting them yet as have decided to have front and rear bumpers completely resprayed as the front have a few stonechips and a couple or three sc...

MickJ

You have PM

MickJ

Well done!

MickJ

Try these:
http://www.partsgateway.co.uk/presults/ ... 145&issm=1

MickJ

Mine got a full ticket today as well!

MickJ

Just ordered the perspex (tinted) wind deflector and magnetic stoneguards from JustRoadster, the spending has started.......

MickJ

Cheers for that, I'm a megs fan anyway so will be looking to get some.

MickJ

Just got back from picking my Z up in Chesterfield and back to Coventry, must have had a big grin on my face for most of the journey, love how it pulls in top gear, once I had got it in my garage under the tubes I could appreciate just how well kept this car is for a 13 year old motor, no swirls in ...

MickJ

Chap I have been put onto in Coventry, apparently about £150 but don't qoute me on that:

Tony Huxham - Soft-Tops
02476-455477
07721-589006
Email: sales@softtops.org.uk
www.softtops.org.uk

Just checked on his site and its £120 to replace the screen.

MickJ

You did not even last 2 weeks of pre tinkering thoughts :D :D I know, picking it up tomorrow afternoon looking forward to it just hoping it don't rain, snow or whatever the gods decide to throw at me as seems the case when I pick up a car! :( have added some pics of my 5 on first post if interested...

MickJ

Cheers for welcome and comments, now I am seeing all these different wheels on your Z's can see the first bit of 'tinkering' coming on lol

MickJ

Cheers Tim for that, have added pics now and a few more lines of comment.

MickJ

Cheers Titan, btw where can I get those black stone guards you have in front of the rear wheel arches?
Cheers

Mick

MickJ

DC wrote:Welcome Mick,
this should help with the photos.
http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7658

Cheers for that, have a 'bucket' account somewhere. just got to find it.

MickJ

Hi all, have had a few beemers in the past and currently have a new 5 Series F11 which I picked up last week, due to retire end of this month (no! i'm not that old!) and decided I wanted a nice little weekend\summer day run-a-round and something to 'tinker' with and a Z3 would fit the bill nicely, a...

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