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Although these were a factory option I think that they were fitted by dealers as part of the PDI and, yes they did drill a bigger hole which is why a lot of Zeds get the paint bubbling around the chrome ring.

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Hi Bertie - I had read similar accounts but made sure I got the exact part number. This limits the choice available but hopefully doesn't add more problems. It might also be that the reconditioning has reset the unit in some way. Speculation on my part though. Thanks to all for the feedback If you ...

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The staggered Style 18 wheels were the optional upgrade on the 2.8s - ///ZM wheels have different offsets and will not fit non M Z3s

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When I had my windscreen replaced a couple of years ago I ended up having it done by my local dealer as a) Autoglass wanted £499 for fitting a new screen and rubber seal, b) the local dealer wanted £375 (incl VAT) for new screen, surround and the hot bonding kit. The windscreen frame is the primary ...

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Glad that you all had a great day out, good weather and didn't get lost on the way.

By way of compensation today we saw a matt black (wrapped?) Z3, a nice 98 silver 1.9 and a silver Z8.

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As I know M-Sports suspension is standard on all Z3 cars and LSD is standard on specific models of Z3 (6cyl?). Correct me if I am wrong. Ignoring ///Z3Ms I think that you will find that M-Sports suspension was standard on the 2.2 and 3.0 Sport models only but could have been an option on other post...

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brilie wrote:Bill you have a pm!

Brian - you (hopefully) have a reply

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FWD and small turbo petrol engines not for me, or Mrs ZC.

Hopefully from BMW's point of view it will do better in the market place than the E89 as that has not been one of BMW's greatest creations - Discussion on Z4 Forum.

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Russ1959 wrote:Is this only open to Z3's or are Z4's allowed?

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AFAIK all Zeds are welcome - this is generally the case for all meets. Don't worry about being the only Z4 as I think it might be Mrs ZC's turn to use her car.

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Lorry park for us please.

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Can I just swop this out for an identical unit ? Are there any coding issues ? I had to have my replacement pump re-coded Details Here . The guy who re-coded it said that each vehicle has a code (IIRC its 34 digits) stored in the vehicle's ECU and this has to be copied to the ASC unit so it knows w...

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Bananasport wrote:Hi I would like to link up at Duxford but cant get away from Norfolk until midday. Is there a Z parking area and what is the procedure when arriving?

According to posts In This Thread in previous years all display cars have to be parked in the museum by 12 noon.

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jonconrod wrote:Would like to attend but can't find central forum!
Help please!

Full details can be found HERE.

The plan is to meet at the John Barleycorn and travel to Duxford in convoy.

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kayjay wrote:Replacement obc fitted,and working. Thanks again for help with this.

Nice feeling when you've fixed something - nice one.

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Fender2004 wrote:I'd just like to say a big thank you to all who attended this event, braving the cold and the wet.

Thanks to all those that organised the day and the weather wasn't that bad!!!

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Thanks for the info, appreciate this. Another question- how big a job is it to remove the centre console? Thanks again. Not that big a job as it's mostly just a case of being methodical and labelling everything as you take it apart. When I removed my dashboard I used this as a guide . I think that ...

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Just swap it over, it should work fine. I fitted a replacement to a members car no too long ago and it was a straight swap, only down side is you need to take out the centre console to change it. I did mine with the centre console in place - I undid the fixings on the drivers side (OK for righthand...

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As I happened to be passing the local dealer I called in to get a new washer jet for the Z3 - £8.69 (excl VAT)!!!! When I was filing the invoice I looked back as I had to replace one in April 2008 and the price then - £1.58 (excl VAT). Is there a separate BMW Inflation rate????

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brilie wrote:Ok Bill,we will see you when we see you !!

Brian you have a PM

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Hi Looks like we can make this one,it was a good trip last year but a bit cold. A few from Yorkshire again.Ferrybridge meet and cruise up maybe?? Hoping for a good day! Cheers Brian Not sure yet whether we're going up on Saturday like we did last year but if we don't then we can meet at Ferrybridge...

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brilie wrote:Lakes!! and can't wait to
Go again hint hint anybody!
Cheers Brian

Brian you have a PM

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Looks like you had a typical Lakes Day - some sun, some rain, etc. Recognise the car park as there has been a Lakes Weekend for the last couple of years usually doing Hardknott, Wrynose and then Kirkstone.

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Oooooops!!!!! a total lack of co-ordination between me and Mrs ZC (i.e. it cannot be changed) means that we can't make Newby this year :head: :head: So hopefully someone will volunteer to organise things????? I have details of the route, etc and can take anyone who wishes on a run through - it's qu...

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We're free for this so will probably go down on the 3rd and stay over near Duxford.

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This is nice and local for us so will be coming along - Z3 2.8 1999 Titanium Silver.

Hopefully more will be coming along to make up the minimum of 6 cars but if needed (as it's so local) we could bring both cars.

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If you've got a breaker nearby then I would probably start there, as long as the sensor is still connected on the car you could remove it and just take the spring. You could try a small dab of a suitable glue as on new pads the sensor is nowhere near the disc and effectively just sits there - I usua...

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And the date is??????

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Just click HERE for details of a member that has been producing and selling these for the last few years - complete with instructions.

Just send aceman a PM

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saturdaygig wrote:Thanks everyone.
I had a look round the site and I haven't spotted the diagnostic map. You have a link? I'm in Chorlton, south manchester.

You can find the list of members with diagnostic kit HERE it looks as if Robert T might be quite close to you.

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another quick question where about on the brake pads am I looking for these wires to go into ? I cant immediately see where they should go ? and secondly is there only a brake wear sensor on the nearside front ? There is only one brake sensor per axle: n/s front and o/s rear. The actual sensor (sor...

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Hi and welcome. Quite a few members have had a mixture of electrical seat connections and hopefully one of them will be around shortly - it can be sorted. As far as the airbag light is concerned there are quite a few members who have a reset tool so if you post a general location there may be someon...

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The first post has now been edited to include the proposed meeting points and times. If you are not going straight to Newby then when posting please indicate which meeting point you will be using so I know who to expect at each one.

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Just been on CITP to order tickets but it doesn't appear to be letting me. I have registered with zroadster.net and BMW roadster groups but when I click on tickets it won't let me go any further? Any assistance appreciated. :) Cheers Dave Don't worry (yet) - Chris runs this site and his IT business...

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I don't know the answer but will be interested if you can find out. If they do fit it might cause a problem when my wife finds her nice heated sports seat missing from her Z4!!!!!!

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I bought the 3 blanks that cover the bolts on the front edge of the dashboard from the local dealer in 2010 and details on the invoice are:

Part No 51458399931 (Black) Total for 3: £11.53 (incl VAT)

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Can you fit two sets of golf clubs in the trunk? If so how? Fog lights aren't to bright and have condensation. I see alot of people saying to drill small holes to get rid of it, is that the best way? And will new bulbs make a difference? Thanks in advance Hi and welcome. Golf clubs - yes you can ge...

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Oooooops!!!!! a total lack of co-ordination between me and Mrs ZC (i.e. it cannot be changed) means that we can't make Newby this year :head: :head: So hopefully someone will volunteer to organise things????? I have details of the route, etc and can take anyone who wishes on a run through - it's qu...

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I didn't get chance to sort out the re-coding before we went away but finally got it done today at Quarry Motors in Sheffield. Re-coded in less than 15 mins then a drive round checking that a) the ASC light stayed off; and b) the ASC could be turned off/on with the switch. The re-coding was fairly s...

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Hi Bill, I think it sounds like you now need the ASC module pairing up to the new ABS unit which is probably the coding part everyone is talking about. It will be interesting to see what is required to do tis when you finally figure it out, one for the knowledgebase for sure. Hi Ian, The lights cam...

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.......... Have any of the INPA users got the NCS/NCS Expert? And have they used it yet? For around £35 it might be worth getting a copy as long as I was sure that it contains NCS/NCS Expert. NCS Expert was included in the BMtechnics package (have not got round to using mine yet) but as they are no...

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Hi Tom, thanks for the heads up on that EBay store. I've looked at Real Oem for the part number to cross reference with the oem equivalent numbers on the ebay site but cant find a match for my 2.2 sport (33526753263). Do you know if this is important or would shocks for a 2.2 with standard suspensi...

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The rear brakes don't look that good!!!! It's not just doing more miles as the brakes are biased towards the front (as most cars are) therefore the rear brakes quite often do very little braking. It looks as if some after market pads have been fitted and they look to be much smaller than OEM judging...

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After further research came across This Post for re-coding an E39 ABS/ACS. The second post is interesting: " You need NCS/NCS Expert - New Coding System. This may have come as part of the Ediabas/INPA software, depending on your source ." So the questions are: Have any of the INPA users go...

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Bill, Did you re-code the new (secondhand) unit to your car. My understanding is that there has been a few different variations of ASC/DSC along the way. Brian Edit: does the breaker by any chance have the VIN on the car being broken so that you could pop it in here to see what system the donor car...

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Collected the ABS pump bought off EBay this morning and took it to the garage. First try was the 2nd hand replacement pump with the original electronic controller to see if that worked as then there would be no need for any re-coding - failed with both the ABS and ASC lights still on. Second try was...

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Excellent - I hope it works, if it does I will follow your route rather than having mine re-furbed. Can you please ask when you pick the car up after you have it done if the recode step was actually required? I do find it hard to think that it will - be based on the size of the ABS control unit - I...

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bertiejaffa wrote:Does that include the recoding to your car?

Yes the price I asked for was for "removing existing, fitting replacement and recoding" - he didn't seem to think that recoding would be an issue.

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Just found (and bought) one off EBay - its from a 2000 E46 323 but its got the right part nos - £45 + Postage but I've emailed the seller to ask if I can collect as its in Leeds. Quote from the garage for fitting is £60 + VAT - at least the car will be driveable and I've still got the option of gett...

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After nearly 6 years of vitually trouble free ownership (where has the time gone???) with only service costs except for welding a broken exhaust bracket and a new radiator I've finally had the airbag and ASC/ABS lights on :head: Thanks to corky who came over with his reset tool and got rid of the ai...

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We're up for this one as I had brief visit a couple of years ago with my nephew when we stopped off on our way to Coningsby and have meant to go back for a longer look round.

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