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by Boysie
Sat 24 Dec, 2005 13:50
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Xmas cheer
Replies: 28
Views: 2611

Those poor turkeys

ho ho ho

Heres a funny Xmas link

http://bixbyrose.com/turkeyday.htm



Ray
by Boysie
Sat 24 Dec, 2005 09:44
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Xmas cheer
Replies: 28
Views: 2611

merry xmas

Hi

I am a newish member, and have enjoyed the forum
bye the way thats not me in the avatar, my wellys are a different colour ho ho ho

A Merry Xmas to you all


Ray
by Boysie
Fri 23 Dec, 2005 16:54
Forum: Site Announcements and Feedback
Topic: How to post an avatar
Replies: 14
Views: 4411

avztar size

Hey Kipper

Type in 80 height x 80 width in the avatar and hey presto


Ray
by Boysie
Fri 23 Dec, 2005 16:50
Forum: Site Announcements and Feedback
Topic: How to post an avatar
Replies: 14
Views: 4411

avatar

Ho HO

Thanks Gimlet for that link


Ray
by Boysie
Thu 22 Dec, 2005 11:59
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Newbie......help please!!
Replies: 12
Views: 1552

leak

Hi Shakey I read with interest that you have adjusted the top, and you can see gaps in the rubber seals, i will do a visual check on my car I contacted the stealer's as members call them, and they said they would doubt that this Gummi-Pflege lubricant would stop a leak only keep the rubber supple.I ...
by Boysie
Wed 21 Dec, 2005 19:41
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Newbie......help please!!
Replies: 12
Views: 1552

leak

Hi Shakey

I have this leak on my car i will watch this topic with interest

ray
by Boysie
Tue 20 Dec, 2005 19:07
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Temp gauge bulb
Replies: 4
Views: 776

bulb relaced

Hi Dan Bulb replaced :D I had it previously booked it in with Coopers BMW, I got a lot of satisfaction telling them to cancel the appointment :D , he asked me did i take the centre console out, I did'nt tell him how I did it. The silly thing i have a Classic Austin Healey Sprite and I dont hesitate ...
by Boysie
Mon 19 Dec, 2005 16:53
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Temp gauge bulb
Replies: 4
Views: 776

bulbs

Cheers Dan

i did notice the screws on the side of the foot well but was worried about bending the panel back.
I will have a go tomorrow.



thanks again
Ray
by Boysie
Mon 19 Dec, 2005 09:28
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Temp gauge bulb
Replies: 4
Views: 776

The price

Hi I have contacted Coopers BMW they said that bulbs are not covered by warranty, the service man was not sure of the procedure, but said it sounded a fiddly job? Its about half an hours, BMW labour £55ish plus vat + 50pence for the bulb. :o Maybe i should have been a mechanic :rtm: instead of a bui...
by Boysie
Sun 18 Dec, 2005 22:26
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Temp gauge bulb
Replies: 4
Views: 776

Temp gauge bulb

Hi

I have just noticed that the bulb has blown in my temp gauge is this a fiddly job or a new gauge, shall I leave it to the BMW men in there overall's
I do have a BMW warranty?





Ray
by Boysie
Sat 17 Dec, 2005 23:35
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Watches
Replies: 44
Views: 4209

Rolex

Hi I used to buy those fake flash Rolex's i decided to buy the genuine article a Rolex Airking its not to flashy it does not get noticed by those unsavory character's looking for the flash watch to snatch And nobody has ever asked me, is it a fake one And it was under two thousand pounds its goes wi...
by Boysie
Sat 17 Dec, 2005 08:58
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Do Z3's Generally Attract Negative Reactions
Replies: 63
Views: 7281

nice car

i do undersatnd exactly where your coming from regarding not being let out of side roads, sometimes i have quite a long wait. i always have really nice comments a about my car, they do look so rectro thats its attraction. And yes people do think you have to be rich to own one. when i got the Z3 1.9 ...
by Boysie
Fri 16 Dec, 2005 16:55
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Pictures
Replies: 13
Views: 1646

:)
look what i have done, created a avatar as well
what next a job at Microsoft :lol:


Ray
by Boysie
Fri 16 Dec, 2005 09:35
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Pictures
Replies: 13
Views: 1646

pics

As you can see i think i have cracked it
Hooray
Ray
by Boysie
Fri 16 Dec, 2005 09:00
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Pictures
Replies: 13
Views: 1646

How do i make my picture smaller its MASSIVE


RAY
by Boysie
Fri 16 Dec, 2005 08:56
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Pictures
Replies: 13
Views: 1646

pictures

Hi With your help I'm gettting there, I found a host site for pictures wow dont i sound technical :rtm: Then this happened :head: Could not write avatar file to local storage. Please contact the board administrator with this message DEBUG MODE Line : 165 File : usercp_avatar.php Can someone help wit...
by Boysie
Thu 15 Dec, 2005 20:49
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: clunking window
Replies: 8
Views: 878

clonking widow

Hi
my drivers window clonks going up. but not all the time, yes i have the bmw warranty and i am going to wait until it really gets on my nerves,
before i let them tinker with it.
i think its a dirt/lubricant problem


Ray
by Boysie
Thu 15 Dec, 2005 20:14
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Pictures
Replies: 13
Views: 1646

Pictures

Hi

I am getting very frustrated :head: being unable to add my pictures and this avatar thing, what ever that is in my profile settings :dunce:
Maybe i should stick to reading articles :rtm: in forums with some input


Ray
by Boysie
Wed 14 Dec, 2005 14:55
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Black coupe Vines salford
Replies: 0
Views: 783

Black coupe Vines salford

I Spotted a nice black W reg Coupe outside the parts dept at Vines of salford, I hung about for a chat but had to move on, I never seem to get the chance to chat to other m owners, they are normally coming in the opposite direction.


Ray
by Boysie
Mon 05 Dec, 2005 09:32
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: A Nasty Rust Spot
Replies: 1
Views: 529

A Nasty Rust Spot

Hi Recently after washing the car, I noticed under the body there are two rubbers that i assume are spacers for the bonnet, these are situated and rest near the hinges of the doors when the bonnet is closed. well these rest on a plastic film on the body, evidently the rubber movement has worn the pa...
by Boysie
Mon 24 Oct, 2005 17:00
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: clutch pedal position
Replies: 11
Views: 1693

Hi Stu When i first got My Zm i was somewhat surprised with the extra down travel and position of the clutch, so i complained to the dealer who fiited a new pedal which was slightly over, but i was still very high and i was still unable able to rest my foot, as i did in my previous Z3, The dealer an...
by Boysie
Thu 20 Oct, 2005 12:30
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: insurence
Replies: 10
Views: 1253

Hi lee
thats correct you would have, they do super plus there.
you should toot me or say hi.
i was told there was a coupe near me by a friend who lives near the village, although I have not seen it.

Ray
by Boysie
Wed 19 Oct, 2005 22:32
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: insurence
Replies: 10
Views: 1253

Lee
They wont let my son drive my car until he is thirty.
I feel that is why your insurance is so high
But be fair i've been there once

Ray
by Boysie
Wed 19 Oct, 2005 19:53
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: insurence
Replies: 10
Views: 1253

i am a slightly older driver than most 54 years but wait for it i now have nine points and i did have a clean license for 30odd years prior to owning this wonderful car. Being this ripe old age you get pestered by Saga all the time so i called them and got a quote, i kept saying are you sure its a B...
by Boysie
Fri 23 Sep, 2005 16:02
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: More about Hoen bulbs
Replies: 22
Views: 1663

Hoens technical stuff

Hi
As i started this, for those who wish to read hoen's technical stuff this is there website.
http://www.hoen-usa.com/index.htm
the bulbs I was going to purchase are xenonmatch plus bulbs which are 60watt and 80watt.
Are these high powered?
Ray
by Boysie
Tue 20 Sep, 2005 22:25
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: More about Hoen bulbs
Replies: 22
Views: 1663

More about Hoen bulbs

Hi I am beginning to wish i had not started this, after the shipping and packing cost problems with Hoen. i decided to read :rtm: all about their products so i would not get caught out again not reading their policies, well i discovered that Hoen recommend upgrading the harness on the car when fitti...
by Boysie
Tue 20 Sep, 2005 22:19
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: more from HOEN BULBS
Replies: 2
Views: 572

more from HOEN BULBS

Hi I am beginning to wish i had not started this, after the shipping and packing cost problems with Hoen. i decided to read :rtm: all about their products so i would not get caught out again not reading their policies, well i discovered that Hoen recommend upgrading the harness on the car when fitti...
by Boysie
Mon 19 Sep, 2005 18:41
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Handling and delivery charge for Hoen bulbs
Replies: 3
Views: 772

Handling and delivery charge for Hoen bulbs

Hi all As a matter of interest, i created a new topic some time back about having brighter bulbs in the car and had plenty of feedback, re hoen bulbs in question ,well i decided to order the high and low beam sets On the order it said the price of the bulbs are about £21 a set and about £7 shipping ...
by Boysie
Tue 30 Aug, 2005 18:34
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Elasticated grips on soft top (inside)
Replies: 3
Views: 567

Elasticated grips on soft top (inside)

Hi
I have been meaning to ask this daft question :oops:
Are the elasticated grips situated on the inside of the soft top above the windows for holding on to or are they for storage, or are they for a specific use
any ideas out there
Ray
by Boysie
Thu 18 Aug, 2005 21:37
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Possible fuel leak!!!?
Replies: 5
Views: 1117

Cheers mike
just had the same happen to me smell of petrol on tight bends and checked petrol cap and to my amazement it was not located properly although it locked
Thanks again :D
Ray
by Boysie
Sun 31 Jul, 2005 09:58
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: bright lights
Replies: 20
Views: 2649

John boy Did you end up getting the Hoen Titanium bulb for your car, After reading what you said i checked the web site about them they are more powerful than the Philip's bulbs 4300 kelvin to 4000 kelvin (makes me sound very technical) and a lot more expensive than the Philip's bulb. Are they only ...
by Boysie
Sat 30 Jul, 2005 23:01
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: bright lights
Replies: 20
Views: 2649

Many thanks for your help
i noticed on the web site, they also do a Philips 9006 premium bulb is this just a standard upgrade
by Boysie
Sat 30 Jul, 2005 16:38
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: bright lights
Replies: 20
Views: 2649

bright lights

Hi
i have been told that i cannot change my headlights to these new fancy brighter lights, as they are factory fittted. the name has slipped my memory.
They advertise bright bulbs on ebay and other outlets, has any member changed his lights to these brighter bulbs ?
by Boysie
Sun 08 May, 2005 14:01
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Bought the M Roadster ....
Replies: 9
Views: 1365

it looks great, top down and away like a speeding rocket
enjoy
by Boysie
Tue 26 Apr, 2005 13:15
Forum: Performance
Topic: Differences bewtween S50 & S54
Replies: 16
Views: 2419

Traction Is what a farmers drive
:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
by Boysie
Mon 25 Apr, 2005 17:53
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Tyre pressure warning...
Replies: 2
Views: 784

to many gadget

Hi Paul
try this link http://www.bmwmregistry.com/model_faq.php?id=16
It will tell you all about the z3m spec got this from a z3m member
by Boysie
Mon 25 Apr, 2005 14:09
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Average Age of a z3m driver
Replies: 62
Views: 7195

Fixer wrote:Ray

Is this poll just for Z3m drivers :?:

Fixer
All z3's
i need help you are all younger than me
by Boysie
Mon 25 Apr, 2005 13:04
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Average Age of a z3m driver
Replies: 62
Views: 7195

Average Age of a z3m driver

driving my z3m is great with the top down 8-) and does attract looks or are they saying, look at the old bloke driving that lovely car :shake: , Im a very young 54 :D They say its only older men who drive flash sports cars, they can afford them when you get older It would be intereting to know the a...
by Boysie
Mon 25 Apr, 2005 12:51
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Roof down music...
Replies: 51
Views: 5571

Come on ELO out loud
by Boysie
Sat 23 Apr, 2005 15:02
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Z3M dealer warranty
Replies: 4
Views: 773

Z3M dealer warranty

i have just renewed my warranty, what a price increase incredible but peace of mind ( i think) i was quite happy with service price ( well sort of they are trying to attract old bmw owners back with a reduced price, always had my bms serviced at bmw dealer) but the warranty well its like having a se...