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by pete59
Sun 26 Jun, 2011 08:58
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: new wheels
Replies: 23
Views: 2429

thats so true!!!
by pete59
Sun 26 Jun, 2011 08:58
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: new wheels
Replies: 23
Views: 2429

thats so true!!!
by pete59
Sat 25 Jun, 2011 20:23
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: new wheels
Replies: 23
Views: 2429

cheers redhot and tim,i think the z 3 is a great bit of fun for all of us and makeing mods one way or another is up to individuals,we are hardly ripping apart rare classics of great value,for me the z3m is possably the one which will ever be looked upon as a bmw classic in the years to come,i dont t...
by pete59
Sat 25 Jun, 2011 12:44
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: new wheels
Replies: 23
Views: 2429

lowering how much advise

well thats made up my mind,but how much because it rides great on the new wheels and since i had bushers replaced,any advice ,the wheels are 17 inch.thanks chaps.
by pete59
Sat 25 Jun, 2011 10:16
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: new wheels
Replies: 23
Views: 2429

got them order,and thanks for some possative remarks,we cant all be the same,agree with the drop as well .regards pete.
by pete59
Sat 25 Jun, 2011 07:34
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: digital clock
Replies: 10
Views: 902

dont,buy a watch.
by pete59
Sat 25 Jun, 2011 07:05
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: new wheels
Replies: 23
Views: 2429

im not to keen on hard tops.i think the zed look great topless sorry.
by pete59
Fri 24 Jun, 2011 18:58
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: new wheels
Replies: 23
Views: 2429

thanks for that,i like to be different,most poeple on forum dont like the mesh ,all my friends do, it would be boring to all follow suit.
by pete59
Fri 24 Jun, 2011 17:56
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: new wheels
Replies: 23
Views: 2429

new wheels

225/255 falken tyres[img][img]http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee3 ... 011001.jpg[/img][/img]
by pete59
Wed 22 Jun, 2011 17:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Protection for new alloys
Replies: 5
Views: 346

noted both will look for them i want to give them a good coat before fitting.thanks
by pete59
Wed 22 Jun, 2011 16:19
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Protection for new alloys
Replies: 5
Views: 346

thanks for that been doing that with my old ones,just popped the question in case some one knows of a good product,you never know.
by pete59
Wed 22 Jun, 2011 16:04
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Protection for new alloys
Replies: 5
Views: 346

Protection for new alloys

Anybody know if theres any product on the market,for a pre fitting protector for new wheels,i am awaiting some nice new wheels multi spoked with polished deep dish .And i know mucks going to get in places hard to clean,it would be nice to have somthing that helps or whats the best cleaner for this t...
by pete59
Mon 13 Jun, 2011 18:14
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: off set advise please
Replies: 0
Views: 147

off set advise please

can one of our experts please help with tyre sizes on the rear of my face lift 2.0,i am buying 17 inch with a et35 offset and are looking for a wider rear tyre,what would be the widest tyre with that offset i could put on without spacers.then i can order the wheels,to fit that size tyres.hope this m...
by pete59
Sat 28 May, 2011 16:31
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Is the 1.8 Z3 Engine the Same as the 1.9 Z3 Engine?
Replies: 8
Views: 2377

1.8/1.9

not totaly sure but i think the 1.8 is eight valve and the 1.9 sixsteen,giveing more output,i am sure someone will know for sure.
by pete59
Sat 28 May, 2011 16:24
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: new grills fitted
Replies: 3
Views: 537

there a picture now in a new post.

new post above this one.
by pete59
Sat 28 May, 2011 14:59
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: new grills fitted
Replies: 11
Views: 1124

not really the brackets,sort of fixed it there.it also buts up under number plate surround
by pete59
Sat 28 May, 2011 12:59
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: new grills fitted
Replies: 11
Views: 1124

new grills fitted

Image
by pete59
Sat 28 May, 2011 12:45
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: new grills fitted
Replies: 3
Views: 537

new grills fitted

by pete59
Sat 28 May, 2011 11:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: how to post a pic from photo bucket to the gallery.
Replies: 3
Views: 339

how to post a pic from photo bucket to the gallery.

i have got picture on p/bucket but unable to put on the gallery.can any one please advise me,many thanks pete.
by pete59
Mon 25 Apr, 2011 19:34
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: fuel smell
Replies: 7
Views: 805

thats worth a look my cap feels lose,so i think that could be it,many thanks pete.
by pete59
Mon 25 Apr, 2011 18:06
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: fuel smell
Replies: 7
Views: 805

thanks for your reply,i have noticed every time i fill up it keeps clicking off all on differant pumps.and its not allways to the top.
by pete59
Mon 25 Apr, 2011 16:49
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: fuel smell
Replies: 7
Views: 805

fuel smell

just a question,i have used my zed all weekend top down,and i have noticed a smell of petrol,on a off while driveing.i must say there are no signs of a leak when parked up,or anywhere in engine bay,it appears to be after a good fill up and when excelerating,its on and off.any ideas please of what to...
by pete59
Sun 24 Apr, 2011 16:36
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted: Chrome Oval Tailpipe Tips
Replies: 3
Views: 510

tail pipes

you can get them from C3 BMW,google it,i ordered some for my zed,but thats before i found out about bmw,they was about afiver more.
by pete59
Tue 19 Apr, 2011 14:09
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: my zed 2.0
Replies: 3
Views: 813

shine

its race glaze 55,its a bit costly but theres about 35-40 applcations,so you can layer it.
by pete59
Tue 19 Apr, 2011 13:36
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: my zed 2.0
Replies: 3
Views: 813

my zed 2.0

Image
by pete59
Tue 12 Apr, 2011 18:53
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Vague steering - can anybody help?
Replies: 8
Views: 1705

tramlineing etc

just a foot note i had the bottom bushers replaced ,tower stut brace fitted, got that of the forum and new avon tyres good ones,fitted today and the differance on the country lanes i live with is unbeleveable.it feels like a new car in every way.
by pete59
Tue 12 Apr, 2011 17:38
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: black tonneau for sale
Replies: 6
Views: 942

graham you have a PM.
by pete59
Tue 12 Apr, 2011 16:58
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: black tonneau for sale
Replies: 6
Views: 942

cover now sold

THE COVER IS SOLD thanks,pete
by pete59
Mon 11 Apr, 2011 17:38
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: black tonneau for sale
Replies: 6
Views: 942

pm returned.uk buyers only due to cost of shipping sorry.
by pete59
Mon 11 Apr, 2011 12:49
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: black tonneau for sale
Replies: 6
Views: 942

black tonneau for sale

nice condition,i have only used this weekend,all complete and no nasty marks £65 if i have to use parcel force please add £15,iselling because i have now got a biege one.any questions pm me ,thanks pete
by pete59
Sun 10 Apr, 2011 17:03
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 Tonneau cover - beige
Replies: 8
Views: 967

won the cover on ebay

i have sent a .pm plus contact number.and on ebay.
by pete59
Sun 10 Apr, 2011 06:55
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 Tonneau cover - beige
Replies: 8
Views: 967

ebay cover

sorry ment to say,the buyer pays the postage on top of selling price,i will be selling my new black one if i win yours the same way.
by pete59
Sun 10 Apr, 2011 06:42
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 Tonneau cover - beige
Replies: 8
Views: 967

ebay cover

hello there,i did start biding on this but it would be impossable for me to collect it because of work comitments,and your fuel bill would be massive,would you post it,i got a black one posted off ebay last year cost was £15.let me know.pete
by pete59
Sat 09 Apr, 2011 16:23
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: boston green z3
Replies: 0
Views: 392

boston green z3

near doncaster/finingly air port 3.00 oclock time.
by pete59
Fri 08 Apr, 2011 18:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: induction kit or kn filter help
Replies: 1
Views: 293

induction kit or kn filter help

could any one advise me on if a k and n filter will improve air flow,on my2.0 z3,or is fitting a k and n induction kit the best option,and easy to fit because i have noticed there are sensors on the air box ect,and can they upset what is, a very reliable engine, your expert advise will help.
by pete59
Thu 07 Apr, 2011 21:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Help I cannot open passenger door.
Replies: 14
Views: 1353

door problem

i had just the same problem on a 1999 2.0,its dead locked and it was the dood aurticulator in the door,my local garage did mine,he opened the doorwhile locked shut by removeing the door card and manuly moveing the dead lock part on the black box like unit.it was a new one required to sort it out,it ...
by pete59
Wed 06 Apr, 2011 19:28
Forum: Performance
Topic: Z3 Strut braces
Replies: 37
Views: 23300

cosmo strut brace.

i have just got a cosmo one off rasberry on the forum,it was on his 3.0,i want to fit it to my 2.0,i looked up the brace and it fits all the six cyl models up to 3.0 ,has any one fitted the same,or could i find any problems.thanks pete.
by pete59
Sat 02 Apr, 2011 16:18
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: For Sale Front Tower Brace
Replies: 3
Views: 500

pm sent

pm sent
by pete59
Fri 25 Mar, 2011 20:28
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Silica gel ate my leather - help needed ASAP
Replies: 7
Views: 1607

the silica gel once left out the small packets is very alkaline and can burn the skin hence the warnings on the packet not to open etc,litmus will prove this,to stop this you must lift the ph by a acidic liquid like lemon jucice or clear malt vinegar then wash with plenty damp clean rags and repeat ...
by pete59
Fri 25 Mar, 2011 19:44
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: cut backs?
Replies: 0
Views: 231

cut backs?

I have only been a member of this great forum for five months,i find it sad to see names of very informative and helpful long standing members,haveing to sell the very thing that brings us all together,THE Z3,due to the unbleavable mess this countrys in,those of us who can continue with our love for...
by pete59
Thu 24 Mar, 2011 20:23
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: exhaust back box?
Replies: 2
Views: 312

thanks very much for the info once again.pete
by pete59
Thu 24 Mar, 2011 20:13
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: exhaust back box?
Replies: 2
Views: 312

exhaust back box?

can any one tell me what the valve type thng is in one of my tail pipes is,there is a round thing with a pipe off it outside the right hand tail pipe.its on a2.0,i am asking because if i wanted to replace it with a sports type back box.thanks,pete
by pete59
Wed 23 Mar, 2011 18:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: tire pressures
Replies: 1
Views: 235

tire pressures

can any one advise me on pressures for 225x16x50 please.thanks
by pete59
Thu 17 Mar, 2011 19:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Wind deflector
Replies: 8
Views: 634

zun sport grills

i have top and bottom,the bottom one looks great and is easy to fit,just undo number plate and surround and fits in lovely,frends also like the top ones,mine are chrome.trying to post pics of my zed but still haveing probs
by pete59
Thu 10 Mar, 2011 19:09
Forum: Z8 roadster
Topic: landed z8
Replies: 4
Views: 5968

my brothers not a big forum type fan,however i am,will get him and the car at my place and will get many pics and some of my z and other cars,will also try to get him to turn up at one of your runs derbyshire maybe,we both spend to much time in our own bussness,so weekends are our only chill times,i...
by pete59
Thu 10 Mar, 2011 18:25
Forum: Z8 roadster
Topic: landed z8
Replies: 4
Views: 5968

pics will deffernatly follow when i can get near it,could take till next week to sort release,he will let me know,we have not lived in the same house for 40 years,i will post them on my page as soon as poss.
by pete59
Thu 10 Mar, 2011 17:46
Forum: Z8 roadster
Topic: landed z8
Replies: 4
Views: 5968

landed z8

just returned from harrich to see my brothers long awaited container,from the states,now awaiting customs to clear.inside a black prodoction number5371 5.0 z8.i seen pics but cant wait to see it in the flesh.then its being sorted for the road,should turn a few heads in nottinghamshire.
by pete59
Tue 08 Mar, 2011 18:46
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 Engine upgrade
Replies: 3
Views: 528

mines a 1999 facelift 2.0 six my first z3 i love it and all the sixs sound great,however i will let my wife have this one,i am looking bigger now,the 2.0 is nice but i feel a bit quicker would complement the sound better.pete
by pete59
Mon 07 Mar, 2011 19:26
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Breaking Z3
Replies: 9
Views: 1896

thats it but differant pic on the other ebay cat,back end pic only,and only selling back panels rear lights etc,no mention of anything else.
by pete59
Mon 07 Mar, 2011 18:45
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Breaking Z3
Replies: 9
Views: 1896

its defernately the one on ebay the number on the forum add is his ebay number,he wants £550 for the lot.