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Hey fowks, look at getting rid of a couple things niggling me and one of they things are the boot struts being almost completely dead to lift it at first requires a fair bit of arm strength and the bonnets not too bad but could mibe be doing with getting looked at shortly. my question is, there are ...

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excellent to see the start of the top down weather i had mines down and away a run on saturday. I spy your wind deflector though, is that an aftermarket part or did it come with it? i see mines seems to have the holes in the trim behind the seats that yours seems to attach into although mines is jus...

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Thanks guys for the comments I had forgotten to reply. Although after doing some more looking around i found the original one i was talking about it was bimmian. http://www.bimmian.co.uk/Updated-Look-Automatic-Shift-Knob-for-BMW-E37-Z3 here it is i think this would be a nice upgrade to the look insi...

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RichP wrote: And yes, Montreal is definitely the best colour.

+2

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Yeah the prices are not too shabby on they wheels. The 19s though are the only ones left and i don't know if they would be too uncomfortable and also think a tyre for each of them would be a hefty price. If only they were 18s id be seriously considering them.

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I had this problem when getting my 1.9

It was on mine a split in the radiator around the bottle area but since i was replacing the thermostat i done the radiator at the same time.

Hope its not that for yourself though but just so you can check.

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that interior is seriously amazing! always love the black n red combo.

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hey guys just thought id update on a couple things. Recently purchased mats from valuecarmats.com new door lock pins (need to be cut to size though) new cig lighter (even though i dont smoke thought a fresh looking one would be nice. New m badged pedals (they only had ones with m on them im not usua...

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excellent advice guys itll be a job for this weekend when i get some time off!

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Ok thanks. Do you know how I go about safely removing the airbag from the steering wheel? Do I need to remove a fuse first? Been looking at a few threads on here some mention it some don't.

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Hey guys looking to fix an irritating whobble. The three arm (spoke?) steering wheel on my 1.9 has a slight movement and squeak due to it. When the steering wheel is at rest there can be a slight pull from the bottom which allows about 1cm of movement from the bottom towards me and then oppositely a...

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cars looking really fresh there, nice one!

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This week i got

new mats to fit the z from valuecarmats
new door locking pins
new bmw tax disc holder
new official bmw cargo net for passenger footwell numpty forgot to send me the mounting clips though
ohh and fuel

haha

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lovely pic and z.

On the two boats though.... clean windows sir!

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Deary me gents! i feel almost embarrassed to have posted mine. Those are some might fine and mighty clean engine bays. I think thats a way of telling a true motoring enthusiast because although nobody else sees is you can take pride in knowing its gleaming underneath.

More work needed for me!

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Haha excellent I had my roof down last week in between snow days. It must be a Scottish thing

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Brilliant to see her in a z3, good video!

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Hey guys thought id post a couple pics of a quick scrub before the football today I didnt get it to the standard id hoped but i feel it may need a couple of sittings to get it looking really good. Also what cleaners and degreasers do you use? Also im going to pait the black plastic in the middle of ...

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Lovely car! The new steering wheel is mint. Was it hard removing/attaching the old and new one?

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Browsing a z3 facebook page and came across this pic http://i1343.photobucket.com/albums/o800/martybhoy7/whatwheels_zpsecefa9c1.jpg and fell in love with the wheels. Helped slightly that im sure its in montreal blue, just like mine :) Just thought id share this pic with you because im now on the hun...

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i was talking alot of nonsense the rain, dry now and here it is fitted. http://i1343.photobucket.com/albums/o800/martybhoy7/WP_000038_zpsdff46a2d.jpg in truth i could do with a new rubber grommet, ill look into picking up one of these ohh and good point southern boy i believe this to be the part num...

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this is going to be a seriously pic heavy thread i warn you now. Im gonna upload pics of most of the mods i can so anyone wanting to purchase the same items can see the quality and finish of them. I have many items coming in the post over the next couple days/weeks. heres my new aerial just need to ...

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Haha I liked it!

Got my part the lad at BMW got the right one up for me using the part number

51168413622
(for anyone for future ref.)

It came to £55.01

So now to arrange the armrest!

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hey guys in from work now and whilst watching the footy i have been checking the part numbers. Although i described it to him. i think he may have gave me the price for the other part. Well i hope anyway.... :( I will be out tomorrow morning so ill take a note of the part number and nip in and see t...

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Thanks for the responses guys im actually in work currently, so I can't get to check the part numbers. I hadn't given him a part number I gave a description and he was quite helpful admitted himself though the part was expensive. Is this second part number for the coinbox and cupholder able to fit w...

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Hey guys im looking for the cupholder attachment which is ready for the armrest adaptation. Thankfully iv sourced the black leather armrest from southernboy who's been very helpful. But my excitement stopped there as I rung Douglas park BMW in Hamilton and they quoted me 139 quid + vat. So im hoping...

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Im still really looking at the brembo max discs. Although i do really like the look of the mtec brakes package iv noticed that you can choose which style of disc is required i think id go for drilled and grooved. Cause im sure they must give a slight performance upgrade but i think theyd look great ...

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whats pads did you use them? matching brembo pads or some universal high quality pads?

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Im looking into upgrading my brake discs and pads whilst you know doing the essential calliper spraying with some red paint. 8-) I have a 1.9 and i have been looking at getting grooved discs rather than regular solid discs for both performance and aesthetic reasons. So after having a nosey about I s...

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Thanks for the suggestion brian a wind deflector is something ill look into once iv fixed the last couple of niggles. Without the roll hoops does that make it easier to fit? as i quite like the look of the hoops too. Cheers southern boy thats unfortunate had a combo of leather gaitor and new style s...

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did anyone on here manage to get them? i know i certainly didnt!

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Hey fowks, got the first chance almost a month into z ownership to get the roof down.... and hell yeah i got it down! :D :D Just thought id share a pic or two from a little trip to the transport museum and some lunch before work. http://i1343.photobucket.com/albums/o800/martybhoy7/WP_000033_zps024d4...

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thats a fairly nice mod only problem is mines is an auto so i was looking at was something like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-ACS-E46-E38-E39-E60-X3-X5-Z3-Automatic-At-GEAR-SHIFTER-STICK-SHIFT-KNOB-/320845411695?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4ab3e0756f except on the site i w...

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Haha potential other bidder i see well my suspension overhaul is first on my list aswell as a few other mechanical upgrades so may they have to come a bit further down the price range right now. May the highest bidder win haha.

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welcome now lets have some pics up cant beat seeing another model with a happy new owner!

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welcome mike im just after purchasing a z3 aswell out in the glasgow area hopefully will get to see it in an upcoming scottish meet thats hopefully being arranged shortly.

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Hey guys as some of you may know i have a an auto and im thinking of replacing the worn gearknob. So heres the question, While googling various things i came across a website that sold one of the newer style bmw gear knobs that illuminated through it to show which position you were in by connecting ...

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**update** Well fowks the service was completed. New fuel filter ( plus a free hat full of fuel ) New air filter New oil filter and shell helix ultra 5w-40 Fitted ngk iridium plugs. And a light reset with the service tool i got off ebay, handy little item that. Thanks to all this the cold morning gr...

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southernboy as much as that scenario sounds awesome in scotland we very very rarely get anywhere near that haha. still dying for the first decent day for a top down moment!

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Right I had to change a bulb the other day on the passenger side lamp. To get my hand in the gap I had to remove the airbox and get in that way. Its left me wondering though for drivers side with screenwash tank right behind the headlamp, Is there an easier way of getting into the bulbs that im just...

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thanks pierrick your a good man!

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thanks titan that certainly helped in what i should be looking for when pulling the top down. I noticed that the mounts inside had moved enough to release the tension in fabric on top. My fabric is still pretty tight between the bars so I think ill maybe have to wd40 the mounts to get them to move m...

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I really like the look of the bbs lm reps, The wheels etc wont be bought till it is running upto scratch and passes mot in may. Though im still stack at whether to go black or silver. I normally like black wheels but I sometimes feel they look small just because of the colour. Thanks del, ill keep t...

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That picture outside the factory, makes that colour look absolutely flawless. Love how the M looks sitting there.

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Thanks very much Pierrick if you could manage a video if be extremely greatful. There is a couple on youtube but its with an electric roof and from a front angle so cant even get to see how it folds properly.

Again if you could manage itd be great, thanks.

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Im sure I could make it early march work permitting but should be ok to get it off

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Hey guys im looking for a wee bit more advice and you lot have been brilliant soo far. It is a manual roof. So the other day I heat the car up and released the two roof attachments although when pushing it back i was met with alot of resistance especially round the area of the rear screen. How shoul...

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Well guys thought id start a progress thread of my own. Noting every little upgrade or stylistic change im going to make to my z. ohh and taking some photos along the way. So here it is to start my 97 1.9 auto. http://i1343.photobucket.com/albums/o800/martybhoy7/first%20decent%20clean/WP_000007_zpsd...

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yeah thatd be a great shout!

say meet at the duck bay marina and heard northish?

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Thanks for another great reply looks like iv got a manual roof then. Soon find out for definite hopefully.

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