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by Racing Tortoise
Wed 16 May, 2007 13:46
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Replacing the "other" car.... opinions / options
Replies: 13
Views: 1145

spokey wrote:
RacingTeatray wrote: Picking it up next Friday - can't wait!
Has it broken down yet? :lol:
Would be quite an achievement since it isn't next Friday yet.

Yes I'd have liked an RS6 but a good one is at least twice the price of the Alfa and older.
by Racing Tortoise
Tue 15 May, 2007 09:05
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: French Tour. Calais to Nice
Replies: 42
Views: 7407

I've done London to Menton and back in the Z1 as my parents have a place in Roquebrune-Cap Martin. Very good fun and the car is a surprisingly good long-distance tool. My favoured route takes two days: First Calais to Reims on the Autoroute (quick 2hr blat). Then a route nationale (RN) diversion to ...
by Racing Tortoise
Mon 14 May, 2007 20:39
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: What tyres
Replies: 17
Views: 3010

28 front, 30 rear.
by Racing Tortoise
Mon 14 May, 2007 05:45
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 in USA (terrible seats too expensive)
Replies: 15
Views: 2081

Re: Us Z1

I plan on driving as much as the law in the US will allow and that's 2,500 miles per year. Most people in the US have never seen a Z1. It's always fun to see their face when the door goes down. I'll be active on this list. Dutch 2,500 miles per year? That's just upsetting in a country with scenery ...
by Racing Tortoise
Fri 11 May, 2007 17:23
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Independent BMW specialists: list
Replies: 85
Views: 77637

Re: Munich Legends in East Sussex

Yes, I am in there on a weekly basis at the moment. Not bad people, but they have made some 'mistakes' on my car. The view on Munich Legends seems to be mixed. However they've always given me top-notch service. Possibly because I bought the car from them. Actually that comment was mine and was refe...
by Racing Tortoise
Fri 11 May, 2007 06:24
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Independent BMW specialists: list
Replies: 85
Views: 77637

Re: Munich Legends in East Sussex

shabsbmw wrote:Yes, I am in there on a weekly basis at the moment. Not bad people, but they have made some 'mistakes' on my car.
The view on Munich Legends seems to be mixed. However they've always given me top-notch service. Possibly because I bought the car from them.
by Racing Tortoise
Fri 11 May, 2007 06:18
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Need a second car
Replies: 21
Views: 1935

Alfa 156? Both the 1.8 Twinspark and 2.4JTD are peppy. And the 156 is more reliable than the 147, which has a deservedly dreadful reputation.

VW Bora? Can be had with the intriguing V5 engine for that price.
by Racing Tortoise
Fri 11 May, 2007 06:17
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: BMW 8-Series
Replies: 19
Views: 1707

I think the 8-series is lovely. I really had to restrain myself from forking out 17 big ones for a lovely Oxford Green 850CSi on sale at Autobarn the other day.

It just wouldn't have to sensible to have two green esoteric wedge-shaped BMWs!
by Racing Tortoise
Fri 11 May, 2007 06:15
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Replacing the "other" car.... opinions / options
Replies: 13
Views: 1145

I was in a similar quandary the other day but didn't want quite such a big car, nor to spend that much money on my "sensible" car. So for what it's worth after much debate, I've thrown years of cautious German car buying to the wind and bought a 2005 Alfa 156 3.2 GTA. It was just a lot of ...
by Racing Tortoise
Tue 08 May, 2007 05:28
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: What tyres
Replies: 17
Views: 3010

I fitted Toyo Proxes T1-R to my Z1, they are immense. 8-) They were so good I fitted them to the M5 and they are immense on the M5 as well. Yes, I have Toyo Snowprox winter tyres on at the moment (still! But my excuse is that I haven't driven the car since early March!) and they are excellent, whic...
by Racing Tortoise
Mon 07 May, 2007 19:27
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Ménage à trois
Replies: 23
Views: 2911

Good colour range there! Looks like you had fun.

See you've all gone the grey front indicator route. Not convinced myself. Yes it makes the car look more modern but....

Am very jealous of Jet's clear rears though.
by Racing Tortoise
Mon 07 May, 2007 19:23
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: What tyres
Replies: 17
Views: 3010

What tyres

Need new summer tyres for the Z1 - what tyres do you guys recommend? Am running the standard alloys and the tyre fitment of 225/45/R16 seems to be a relatively uncommon one with not much choice out there. Currently have Yoko A539s and could get the same again or garage is also offering Dunlop SP Spo...
by Racing Tortoise
Wed 02 May, 2007 14:19
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Got my ride back!!
Replies: 18
Views: 2299

Jet - that car is beginning to look amazing! The rear lights do look absolutely cracking.

And I'm glad you've seen the 4-pipe light!
by Racing Tortoise
Wed 25 Apr, 2007 21:48
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: BBZ Spotted
Replies: 30
Views: 2709

What does re-connollising entail??

I could do with some tidying up of the dashboard leather on mine.
by Racing Tortoise
Wed 25 Apr, 2007 21:46
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Main Dealer Service Costs ?
Replies: 12
Views: 1887

I got a royal reception at Lind BMW in Ipswich earlier this year when I popped by in the Z1 to try a Z4 Coupe. But delighted as they were to see a Z1, they did politely suggest, when I enquired, that I might get a more knowledgeable servicing experience from a specialist garage that regularly dealt ...
by Racing Tortoise
Sun 22 Apr, 2007 16:38
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Main Dealer Service Costs ?
Replies: 12
Views: 1887

I use Munich Legends, even though it takes commitment to drive down to Sussex for a service, because I bought the car from them and they've known the car for a long time. Plus I always enjoy poking around their stock. The last service was a normal annual service and cost about 270 quid but that incl...
by Racing Tortoise
Wed 18 Apr, 2007 06:26
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Replacing the exhaust ?
Replies: 19
Views: 2609

Is that the Schnitzer system on the black car then? I note you can see the support strut running between the twin back boxes. The Lorenz system on my car has a very similar feature. I love cars with naughty exhaust notes - must be my latent chav showing through. Though nothing could compare to the C...
by Racing Tortoise
Tue 17 Apr, 2007 17:16
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Replacing the exhaust ?
Replies: 19
Views: 2609

Does the aerofoil on the exhaust really make such a major difference to the aerodynamics/stability? I've now done some 16,000 kms in my Z1 which has the quad-pipe Lorenz exhaust system (which has no aerofoil). In that time, I've done just about everything possible with the car, including a trackday ...
by Racing Tortoise
Tue 10 Apr, 2007 19:59
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Magic Violet Z1 spotted for sale
Replies: 10
Views: 1422

Magic Violet Z1 spotted for sale

Surfing Autotrader I noted an H-reg Z1 for sale with under 10k miles on the clock. Looks immaculate and is magic violet - can't be many of these in the country... Asking stiffish GBP23k for it though. Mind doesn't sound to bad to me given rare colour (not my favourite admittedly) and extremely low m...
by Racing Tortoise
Tue 10 Apr, 2007 19:20
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: z1 investment or expense
Replies: 13
Views: 1822

BBZ149 wrote:Didnt buy mine for an investment, bought it for fun fun fun! and I will never be selling it. I would rather use it as my coffin when the time comes, hope thats a long time from now! or give it to my son to enjoy :lol: .
Quite. I've left mine to my father in my will.
by Racing Tortoise
Tue 10 Apr, 2007 19:17
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 in USA (terrible seats too expensive)
Replies: 15
Views: 2081

Yes I cannot see what is wrong with the seats either. Wouldn't be my first choice but they are less offensive than the standard ones in my view.

Course for real taste you need all-lemon leather ones like Jet's or all-black leather ones like mine! :lol: 8-)
by Racing Tortoise
Tue 10 Apr, 2007 13:38
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: z1 investment or expense
Replies: 13
Views: 1822

It's not an investment, but it shouldn't depreciate significantly either provided you don't pay over the odds for a low mileage car and then use it frequently.
by Racing Tortoise
Fri 30 Mar, 2007 16:44
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Lowering my Z1 with Eibach pro kit inspired by this photo!!
Replies: 6
Views: 1256

Good luck! Where did you source the kit?
by Racing Tortoise
Thu 29 Mar, 2007 16:53
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1s on the road in London
Replies: 4
Views: 1088

Nice.

Mine lives in London too, but I have secure parking at my London flat and it's only occasionally seen out and about on the city's roads as I don't get back to London very often.
by Racing Tortoise
Sun 25 Mar, 2007 17:04
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Clear Rear Lights
Replies: 102
Views: 24783

They do look great, as I knew they would. But it was too complicated to do while I am away in Russia, which is why I passed on the opportunity. Would have needed to buy a second set of lights, making the cost just not economic in the grand scheme of things. Oh well. Anytime anyone gets bored of thei...
by Racing Tortoise
Thu 22 Mar, 2007 08:35
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: What Alloy Wheels does your Z1 Have
Replies: 11
Views: 1520

I like the deep dish effect. If I remember correctly, this wheel thing has been haunting you for about a year isnt it Ben? :lol: If your thinking of disposing of the replicas, I would be interested in buying them off you. How would you go about converting to 5 stud Terry? Changing the legs or hub c...
by Racing Tortoise
Fri 02 Mar, 2007 21:14
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Electric mirrors - how to fix?
Replies: 6
Views: 1336

Cheers.

Are there separate fuses for the left mirror and the right mirror? Because my righthand one still works...?
by Racing Tortoise
Fri 02 Mar, 2007 08:23
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Electric mirrors - how to fix?
Replies: 6
Views: 1336

Electric mirrors - how to fix?

I have a recurring issue with the driver's side electric wing mirror in that the damn thing keeps ceasing operations. It's not a major problem but it is just a bit irritating. Twice now, the switch on the dash has been replaced (not expensive thankfully) and each time that fixes the problem. However...
by Racing Tortoise
Fri 02 Mar, 2007 08:17
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Door specialists - help please......
Replies: 9
Views: 1690

Munich Legends ought to know what they are doing with the doors.

They stripped mine down and refreshed all the mechanisms and, so far, in 18 months and 14,000 kms (touch wood) the doors have not given any trouble at all.
by Racing Tortoise
Fri 02 Mar, 2007 08:12
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 alloy wheel
Replies: 2
Views: 845

Correctly identified! :lol:

Me, I've already got eight of the buggers.
by Racing Tortoise
Mon 26 Feb, 2007 08:46
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Green Z1
Replies: 3
Views: 644

I was near there on Friday but can't have been me as didn't use the M25 that day.
by Racing Tortoise
Fri 16 Feb, 2007 16:47
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Autojournals - bit of self-publicising never hurts...
Replies: 15
Views: 2001

Cheers!

Why don't some of you have a go? It's really quite good fun trying to craft a good article and gives a worthwhile excuse to take lots of pictures.

They are open to all sorts of interesting cars from Lupo GTIs and Audi TTs to Lamborghini Diablos and Bentley Turbos!
by Racing Tortoise
Tue 13 Feb, 2007 16:33
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Autojournals - bit of self-publicising never hurts...
Replies: 15
Views: 2001

More reports/photos on my Z1 for the delectation of those interested... http://www.auto-journals.com/content/bmw_z11.html http://www.auto-journals.com/content/bmw_z12.html http://www.auto-journals.com/content/bmw_z13.html There's a ZMCoupe journal as well but no Z4s.......any wannabee scribes out th...
by Racing Tortoise
Mon 05 Feb, 2007 20:10
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Front Lightbulb replacement
Replies: 8
Views: 1296

Hmm can't remember the exact details but I did it in Halfords car park without difficulty or resort to the handbook so it ought to be reasonably simple. As I recall, Halfords fitting chart for bulbs does include the Z1.
by Racing Tortoise
Tue 30 Jan, 2007 12:48
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Hard Top on Ebay
Replies: 8
Views: 1328

Nope!

What fittings?

Does the standard car not have the two sockets for the rear clamps?
by Racing Tortoise
Tue 30 Jan, 2007 08:53
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Hard Top on Ebay
Replies: 8
Views: 1328

JET...........

Reckon a magic violet hardtop would look......erm......"interesting" on a primaeval green car...
by Racing Tortoise
Mon 29 Jan, 2007 09:35
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Oxford Green Z3M Coupe
Replies: 5
Views: 794

I've seen a Z3 MCoupe in Oxford green before - looks extremely smart. Would be my colour of choice on a Z3 MCoupe.
by Racing Tortoise
Fri 19 Jan, 2007 08:59
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Pan-European trek by Z1 (aka the Yeti)
Replies: 10
Views: 1674

[quote="bluejay"] It really is amazing how well the z1 travels long distances, I don't really get tired (sticking to the 2hr break rule, which allways seems to coincide with a pit stop!!) [quote] Absolutely. I thought it would be a knackering car to drive long distance but it just isn't. Y...
by Racing Tortoise
Thu 11 Jan, 2007 15:05
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Original Alpina Roadster
Replies: 3
Views: 942

Drool!
by Racing Tortoise
Wed 10 Jan, 2007 08:37
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Pan-European trek by Z1 (aka the Yeti)
Replies: 10
Views: 1674

Cheers all! I really recommend these kind of trips - they definitely have a tinge of adventure to them. Unfortunately I didn't take any more pictures bar the two below - one on the Eurotunnel and one at home with the Saab after I got back to the UK. I meant to take lots on pretty Alpine roads with g...
by Racing Tortoise
Tue 09 Jan, 2007 09:27
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Pan-European trek by Z1 (aka the Yeti)
Replies: 10
Views: 1674

Pan-European trek by Z1 (aka the Yeti)

Following the debate as to the touring abilities of the Z1, I offer as evidence my recent European trip which added nearly 4,000kms to the car's tally! Freshly-shod with re-furbed alloys (second set sourced courtesy of Felix) and new Toyo Snowprox tyres, I drove the beastie from Suffolk to Milan for...
by Racing Tortoise
Tue 09 Jan, 2007 08:15
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Phoenix yellow MCoupe in Suffolk
Replies: 0
Views: 530

Phoenix yellow MCoupe in Suffolk

Encountered mid-bend going in the opposite direction on the road to Southwold last Saturday. Very distinctive car - both shape and colour!
by Racing Tortoise
Thu 07 Dec, 2006 21:44
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Boot Dimensions
Replies: 17
Views: 3403

If I recall rightly, I was tipped off that they did by a fellow BMW Club member who I got chatting to in the carpark of my apartment building in London. I followed up the tip by calling BMW GB and BMW GB were more than happy to give me cover. Because my car is a private import, they didn't have it i...
by Racing Tortoise
Thu 07 Dec, 2006 13:14
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Boot Dimensions
Replies: 17
Views: 3403

The 'space waster' became a life saver when I had a blow out on the motorway (thanks to a nice chunk of metal in the road) and lost the side wall of a rear tyre. No amount of foam would have helped there. I have BMW's Emergency Service which offers Europe-wide cover and would hopefully come riding ...
by Racing Tortoise
Thu 23 Nov, 2006 17:45
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Help! What is the standard tyre fitting for a Z1?
Replies: 5
Views: 1100

Ta for the offer, and the snow update! Sadly I'm not flying back from Russia until 22nd and so planning trip for after Christmas to St. Moritz (light spot of New Year teatray racing in the offing!). Though, and whisper this heresy, I may actually take the Saab because have wild plan to drive it on t...
by Racing Tortoise
Thu 23 Nov, 2006 15:19
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Help! What is the standard tyre fitting for a Z1?
Replies: 5
Views: 1100

Ta muchly.

Well they aren't so much knobbly as with a different tread pattern and different rubber compound.

Am thinking of driving out to Switzerland in it.
by Racing Tortoise
Thu 23 Nov, 2006 12:43
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Help! What is the standard tyre fitting for a Z1?
Replies: 5
Views: 1100

Help! What is the standard tyre fitting for a Z1?

Help!

What is the standard tyre fitting for a Z1 wearing the standard alloys?

Need to know quickly to order some winter tyres but not able to check the car - is it 205/50/16?

Thanks!
by Racing Tortoise
Wed 22 Nov, 2006 10:55
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Boot Dimensions
Replies: 17
Views: 3403

I have also toured in my Z1 - from London down to Monaco and back for Christmas last year. Leaving the space waster (good term!) in place, and travelling with my sister, we managed to get enough luggage in for two people for a week, even with the soft-top down. That was two medium-sized squashy bag ...
by Racing Tortoise
Fri 10 Nov, 2006 07:15
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Instrument panel
Replies: 15
Views: 2020

Those clear lights are such a big improvement! Where does one get them!?
by Racing Tortoise
Wed 08 Nov, 2006 12:10
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Instrument panel
Replies: 15
Views: 2020

Cheers. I will let you know when I'm next around.

Sounded good from behind then did it?!

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