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by waynerp
Sun 27 Jul, 2014 17:45
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Found something in the boot !!
Replies: 3
Views: 399

Found something in the boot !!

Hi Guys

I found this is the boot along with several other plastic trim which i have found the correct homes for., but this part i am unsure where it goes or if even its for the Z3

Anyone got any ideas?
thanks
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by waynerp
Sun 27 Jul, 2014 17:43
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Convert Orange Indicators
Replies: 29
Views: 3057

Re: Convert Orange Indicators

Yep.
Becasuse this is what happens at 100oC.
First 10 minutes was fine. only when i put it back in to re warm it that it melted.!
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by waynerp
Sun 27 Jul, 2014 07:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Convert Orange Indicators
Replies: 29
Views: 3057

Re: Convert Orange Indicators

Well I made a complete mess of my headlights yesterday. Decided to try the halo retro fit, and well i must admit i'm not a very good cook, so putting the headlights in the over at 100oC for 10 minutes resulted in a very nice melted headlight, where the clear plastic melted on one of the metal bars i...
by waynerp
Fri 25 Jul, 2014 15:11
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Adjust bumper position
Replies: 3
Views: 342

Adjust bumper position

Hi All, I accidentally caught the nearside front bumper on my driveway fence panel while reversing out, and it has pushed the bumper out of position. Do you know if there are adjusting screws or nuts so i can adjust it back to its original position or are there standard bolts that will need tighteni...
by waynerp
Fri 25 Jul, 2014 07:56
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Gear Change Very Hard
Replies: 18
Views: 2924

Re: Gear Change Very Hard

Yes it does get easier after a while, more so at the moment as it is unusually hot in UK :o
The car has done 107000 miles
Will different oil really make much difference?
by waynerp
Fri 25 Jul, 2014 07:42
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Gear Change Very Hard
Replies: 18
Views: 2924

Re: Gear Change Very Hard

Hi
Its definitely a Hard push needed. Lower gears and reverse are by far the worse. No difference between static and on the move, although it does get a little easier ( not a lot ) after been running for a while
by waynerp
Fri 25 Jul, 2014 07:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Gear Change Very Hard
Replies: 18
Views: 2924

Gear Change Very Hard

Hi All I'm looking for advice with my gearbox. I've only had the car a couple of months and it has being doing it since I bought it and not being massively mechanically talented I though I would ask for advice before going any further. Every gear change from reverse all the way up to 5th is a strugg...
by waynerp
Thu 24 Jul, 2014 20:34
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Convert Orange Indicators
Replies: 29
Views: 3057

Re: Convert Orange Indicators

Any Luck?
by waynerp
Thu 24 Jul, 2014 20:01
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Urgent Advice needed on Ignition Barrel Issue
Replies: 8
Views: 1177

Re: Urgent Advice needed on Ignition Barrel Issue

I will let you know tomorrow, as I completely wasted an afternoon. I decided to try and bump start the car to take it to the mechanics and failed miserably. the car wouldn't start and I ended down the bottom of a step hill and had to call the AA. Waited near on 2 hours, only for him to start it in u...
by waynerp
Thu 24 Jul, 2014 06:52
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Urgent Advice needed on Ignition Barrel Issue
Replies: 8
Views: 1177

Re: Urgent Advice needed on Ignition Barrel Issue

Thanks for your advice one and all. I managed to get in touch of a friend of a friend who's a BMW mechanic. He's hopefully going to take a look at it for me today
by waynerp
Wed 23 Jul, 2014 12:22
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Urgent Advice needed on Ignition Barrel Issue
Replies: 8
Views: 1177

Urgent Advice needed on Ignition Barrel Issue

High All. I've got the fairly common issue of the rolling ignition barrel. The ignition has stuck on the full turn so it is stuck in position with the electrics on. I have taken out the battery for the time being so i can jump start it if needed. I had a look at a video showing how to take the barre...
by waynerp
Fri 18 Jul, 2014 19:35
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Where have all the Z3"s gone?
Replies: 31
Views: 4191

Re: Where have all the Z3"s gone?

As a newbie Z3 for only a month now, I never really looked out for them until now, and have since seen 4 or 5 in the Gillingham, Kent area. In fact I was following a gorgeous silver facelift model yesterday, gave the driver a wave but I think he thought I was missing a screw :lol: .... which i am..
by waynerp
Tue 15 Jul, 2014 10:56
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Convert Orange Indicators
Replies: 29
Views: 3057

Re: Convert Orange Indicators

Excellent
by waynerp
Sun 13 Jul, 2014 17:12
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Innit for the Long Haul
Replies: 31
Views: 5969

Re: Innit for the Long Haul

Managed to get the last bits plasti dipped today. Must say it looks a lot nicer with a layer of gloss on top, and the black wheels actually look nice. Still got LOADS to do.... http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a52/waynerp/Z3/110_zps77aebf75.jpg http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a52/waynerp/Z3/18_zps7...
by waynerp
Sat 05 Jul, 2014 17:04
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Innit for the Long Haul
Replies: 31
Views: 5969

Re: Innit for the Long Haul

I bought a starter kit from http://www.matt-pack.co.uk
Ingot 10 litres of premixed, but only used 5 litres.
So if you've already got a spray gun etc you could just get the paint for about £60 for 5 litres!
by waynerp
Fri 04 Jul, 2014 20:11
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Innit for the Long Haul
Replies: 31
Views: 5969

Re: Innit for the Long Haul

Hi Dave. Yes i wanted to see what it looked like with the brake light on but hey the lighting board has completely rusted through!! I am going to try and repair it tomorrow, but the beauty of this plasti dip is that it just peels off! its amazing stuff, so if i dont want it on the high brake light i...
by waynerp
Fri 04 Jul, 2014 19:52
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Innit for the Long Haul
Replies: 31
Views: 5969

Re: Innit for the Long Haul

HI All. So yep i had a crack at the Plastidip today. Was a bit nervous as i've never tried anything like this before, but I figured the paintwork couldn't look any worse than it currently is. So while i am saving the pennies for a full on respray i've dipped it 'Dark Grey', or to everyone else other...
by waynerp
Wed 02 Jul, 2014 20:49
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Innit for the Long Haul
Replies: 31
Views: 5969

Re: Innit for the Long Haul

Forgot to say. i have removed most of the exterior 'stuff' badges etc as getting ready for the dip.
by waynerp
Wed 02 Jul, 2014 20:46
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Innit for the Long Haul
Replies: 31
Views: 5969

Innit for the Long Haul

Hi All, This is my first Z3 which i purchased a couple of weeks ago. It was love at first sight, and every time i log onto this forum and see what some of you have done to yours is inspiring me to restore 'Burt' to his former glory. He's a 98, 2.8, and has a gorgeous exhaust tone. Body work is far f...
by waynerp
Tue 01 Jul, 2014 15:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Convert Orange Indicators
Replies: 29
Views: 3057

Re: Convert Orange Indicators

As promised... I have given the local guy the go-ahead to make up sets of clear lenses pending the fitting of the first 2 (L & R) which I will test fit on my headlights. If they are as good as he says they will be, I will be able to supply them to anyone who wants a pair at £. 42.00 per set exc...
by waynerp
Tue 01 Jul, 2014 15:30
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Convert Orange Indicators
Replies: 29
Views: 3057

Re: Convert Orange Indicators

Hi Dave.
Many thanks for the advice. It makes a huge difference with the clear lenses.
I'm going to upload quite a few images in a few days as i'm giving it a temporary colour change.
by waynerp
Wed 25 Jun, 2014 14:27
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Convert Orange Indicators
Replies: 29
Views: 3057

Re: Convert Orange Indicators

just ordered them, and would be VERY interested about the clear lenses. please let me know if viable

many thanks
by waynerp
Wed 25 Jun, 2014 09:22
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Convert Orange Indicators
Replies: 29
Views: 3057

Re: Convert Orange Indicators

Thanks for the reply.
Cant wait to get tinkering!
by waynerp
Mon 23 Jun, 2014 20:38
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Convert Orange Indicators
Replies: 29
Views: 3057

Convert Orange Indicators

Hi All I've just purchased my first Z3, last friday and have absolutely falling in love with it. I have a huge list of things i want to do, as it needs quite a bit of tidying. I've had a search through the forums but was hoping someone might be able to tell me if it is possible to change the front h...