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by Geoff H
Thu 14 Apr, 2011 14:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Bought a tonneau cover the other night..
Replies: 29
Views: 2842

Isn't a true tonneau cover one that fits over all the cockpit for when you park up but don't want to put the roof back up? On the old sports cars opening and closing the roof was probably a fiddly and time consuming operation so these tonneaus were probably a quick and easier way of weatherproofing...
by Geoff H
Wed 13 Apr, 2011 13:25
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Photobucket
Replies: 32
Views: 2701

Just logged in to my Photobucket account ok, all albums are there and I never lost my signature photo as some others on here have over the last couple of days
by Geoff H
Tue 12 Apr, 2011 19:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Bought a tonneau cover the other night..
Replies: 29
Views: 2842

Re: z

hornel Z3M wrote:Never go out without it fitted ,as the car looks unfinished without it and makes it look like an old type sports car :wink:
Same .... I always put mine on when the roof is down, but we will be in a minority on I think.
by Geoff H
Tue 12 Apr, 2011 18:14
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: New Battery
Replies: 41
Views: 5799

macca wrote:I've fitted the new battery and it fitted perfectly. It is exactly the same size as the original. Everything works properly after connection.
Did those battery's have the provision to plug in the air vent plug on them ?
by Geoff H
Mon 11 Apr, 2011 14:42
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Piss poor MPG
Replies: 66
Views: 6615

TaffZee wrote: The Computer is only an indication of MPG.
And needs to be reset regularly or it will give the mpg, average speed ect over the period since it was last reset, how ever many months or years ago that was
by Geoff H
Sun 10 Apr, 2011 19:53
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: CHROME EXHAUST tailpipe trim 2.8
Replies: 1
Views: 857

I'm not sure if this is the reason but mine (factory fitted) are different lengths, following the shape of the bumper when looking from above, shorter one to the outside, There was some discussion about this a while ago but I can't remember if there were any photos
by Geoff H
Sat 09 Apr, 2011 21:56
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Piss poor MPG
Replies: 66
Views: 6615

i'm gonna have to do more checking on this, what's the fuel tank size again? Wanna make sure i've got all my figures right. It doesn't matter what the tank size is the only accurate way to test is the fill the tank to the brim and trip the clock, then when you refill the tank to the brim see what m...
by Geoff H
Wed 06 Apr, 2011 12:49
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Alarm Swithched Off
Replies: 16
Views: 1055

myredzed wrote:I've got one although I'd be surprised if they were the same for all alarms.
Be interested to know for future reference
by Geoff H
Wed 06 Apr, 2011 12:42
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: North South Divide?
Replies: 51
Views: 3698

As Alfie & Gary have put in the early days of the site and the site before it, there were many drives. There is a link here with write ups and photos if any of the newcomers are interested.
http://www.zroadster.net/tim/drives/index.html
by Geoff H
Tue 05 Apr, 2011 20:22
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: New Z3 - some questions
Replies: 25
Views: 2763

The Led on the centre dash is also a button and it does look like it is broken, you need to use this combined Led\Button to do certain functions and you need to enter the code for the alarm via the Led button, was the code supplied with the car? The button side of the LED is only used to turn off t...
by Geoff H
Tue 05 Apr, 2011 15:03
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Alarm Swithched Off
Replies: 16
Views: 1055

Its not an after market Alarm I have all docs for this alarm system and it was on the car when it was bought, on the top of the alarm is a cover, remove this and there is a key slot. Yes yours sounds like a BMW alarm and it can be switched back on, it was HT that I was saying was a aftermarket as i...
by Geoff H
Tue 05 Apr, 2011 13:37
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Alarm Swithched Off
Replies: 16
Views: 1055

My key is a small, normal looking cut key, so that is maybe why I was told that they are all different? And it is for turning off the siren. That sounds like a aftermarket alarm has been fitted at some time in its life. The early cars (up to 1999 I think) were fitted with the 3G EWS alarm this was ...
by Geoff H
Tue 05 Apr, 2011 12:54
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Alarm Swithched Off
Replies: 16
Views: 1055

All the keys are the same so hopefully somebody near you will loan you one to switch it back on. Mine was like yours (indicators only, no sound) and I had it turned back on. The alarms are BMW and are fitted before being sent out to the Dealerships Thanks Geoff, thats the answer I was looking for :...
by Geoff H
Mon 04 Apr, 2011 14:53
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Alarm Swithched Off
Replies: 16
Views: 1055

All the keys are the same so hopefully somebody near you will loan you one to switch it back on. Mine was like yours (indicators only, no sound) and I had it turned back on. The alarms are BMW and are fitted before being sent out to the Dealerships
by Geoff H
Thu 31 Mar, 2011 11:47
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Start button - cool/not cool
Replies: 21
Views: 1597

Its been done by some people on here replacing the cigarette lighter with the start button, there were some photos if you do a search you may find them
by Geoff H
Thu 31 Mar, 2011 11:37
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Rare M individual color!
Replies: 11
Views: 2302

I'm leaning towards the colour being either an aftermarket non-OEM type or Montreal blue which has been confused in the past with Velvet Blue. <a href="http://geoffharris.multiply.com/photos/album/4/Z3_back_Jay.JPG#1"><img border="0" src="http://multiply.com/mu/geoffharris1...
by Geoff H
Tue 29 Mar, 2011 21:23
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: BMW Show, Santa Pod, Sunday 10 July 2011
Replies: 145
Views: 26681

zedwheels wrote: in Kettering, about 15 mins from santa pod

I would allow more than 15 min to Santa Pod, be closer to 30 min
by Geoff H
Sun 27 Mar, 2011 00:25
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Relunctant Sale **EYE CATCHING 2001 Z3 2.2 SPORT FOR SALE**
Replies: 37
Views: 3485

If I was selling a car or parts, the first place I would look for would be a site that specialises in that make of car where enthusiasts would be. Where some people get the idea that this is some sort of exclusive club I don't know, it a open forum where anybody can post, whether its one post or hun...
by Geoff H
Sun 13 Mar, 2011 18:16
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Usernames. Explain yourself!
Replies: 125
Views: 18682

Mmmm - my login is Phil Oooo - my name is Phil, so thats really really boring. Originally I was the second person to register after Tim but when we were hacked a year or so back all my details vanished so I dont show as number 2 anymore. I joined really early too, but changed some of the details in...
by Geoff H
Sun 13 Mar, 2011 16:49
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: what is the difference between z3 and z3m???
Replies: 29
Views: 5778

Re: M

Hi Sam. You are confusing me a bit. If you have the 1.9 as i had before the M, then the side lights are different, as they are on the bumper on an M, and in the headlights on a Z3 1.9. Can one elaborate :squeeze: I thought that the position of sidelights on all except the M depended on whether they...
by Geoff H
Wed 09 Mar, 2011 22:39
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: :)
Replies: 13
Views: 1418

Re: :)

@@@ wrote:seems ur not allowed to come straight on here and sell something...if it upsets people im so sorry....incidentaly ive been on the bimmmer forum for yonks ...
I can't see a problem with coming on here to sell parts. It's a open car forum not some sort of excusive club
by Geoff H
Fri 04 Mar, 2011 19:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: footwell lights
Replies: 6
Views: 810

It has been done, link is on this site
http://www.waycoolinc.com/z3/essentials ... index.html
by Geoff H
Thu 03 Mar, 2011 17:09
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: PROBLEM FITTING these roll bars?
Replies: 7
Views: 1342

Do you have the BMW roll bars in the car? if not the fittings may not be there for the new one
by Geoff H
Tue 01 Mar, 2011 22:33
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Changes to Car Insurance Rules
Replies: 25
Views: 3578

Changes to Car Insurance Rules

Just read this ... It may be of interest to somebody who lays up their car during the winter Changes to Car Insurance Rules A change to the law will make it compulsory for all vehicle keepers in the UK, with the exception of Northern Ireland, to insure any vehicle that has not formally been declared...
by Geoff H
Sun 06 Feb, 2011 17:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: annoyed!!!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 1428

Hard Top wrote:Superbowl, what's that? I have heard of a soup bowl. :idea:
OK, just checked on internet, you are not a cheerleader are you TT :lol:

HT
I think your find its a TenPin Bowling Alley
by Geoff H
Wed 02 Feb, 2011 16:42
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What to do about work colleagues who slag off your car?
Replies: 61
Views: 6001

Very strange reading this thread, in all the years I've owned the Z I've never had this remark made about my car. It is a 2.8, but anybody who makes stupid remarks wouldn't know much about cars anyway.
by Geoff H
Wed 02 Feb, 2011 15:56
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: oil consumption ?
Replies: 14
Views: 1150

My 2.8 doesn't use any oil between services. The dipstick level never moves off the top level
by Geoff H
Wed 02 Feb, 2011 15:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Flat Battery and Alarm Dilemma
Replies: 7
Views: 1497

Greg Allan wrote:I'll post up scans of this card and hopefully someone here might be able to work out what its on about.
I did this last year to save you doing it
http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... ht=#235057
by Geoff H
Sun 16 Jan, 2011 20:28
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Any Bikers?
Replies: 79
Views: 10091

While people are posting photos, I don't ride bikes anymore, but I did build this from scratch about 30 years ago.

Image
by Geoff H
Sat 08 Jan, 2011 17:47
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Chopped Z3 (warning, might offend some viewers)
Replies: 30
Views: 3275

Lazzzydog wrote:Rarely have so many missed the point so completely. :head:
Totally agree with you, people on here are really blinkered, anybody who is into cars would know that "chopping" is a big scene in the States. These are show cars, you don't go shopping to Tesco's in them.
by Geoff H
Tue 28 Dec, 2010 21:02
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Freezing weather and leaking headlight washers
Replies: 8
Views: 633

Hi Dickyt! With the CTEK you got 2 kinds of cables - one that you can fit to the car permanently and a set with clamps - I used the "permanent kit - hooked it up in the engine bay - to the ground and positive terminal ( had to remove a bit of the lid for the positive terminal) - so all I have ...
by Geoff H
Mon 13 Dec, 2010 19:47
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Hardtop with problems
Replies: 16
Views: 1033

Hard Top wrote: Another thread with out any info on the solution.
What are you going to do, weld it on. :?

HT :lol:
Try looking at the posting dates .....only yesterday and that was a Sunday
by Geoff H
Thu 09 Dec, 2010 20:34
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Outside temperature sensor
Replies: 10
Views: 811

I had a similar wrong temperature readout just before my battery gave out Main battery or instrument cluster battery :?: Mine has read +50C since I bought the car in July 2009 and a previous forum member owner mentioned it in 2007. :( Did it read correctly again after replacing the battery :?: Main...
by Geoff H
Thu 09 Dec, 2010 20:12
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Outside temperature sensor
Replies: 10
Views: 811

I had a similar wrong temperature readout just before my battery gave out
by Geoff H
Thu 02 Dec, 2010 17:31
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Help from 2.8 drivers!
Replies: 25
Views: 2043

Re: Help from 2.8 drivers!

Recently purchased a 2.8. Little suprised at the fuel consumption :shock: What should I get from a full tank? Only getting around 200 mile, methinks something is wrong? Tried driving it like an old woman, fuel consumption was worse? That’s all I get for town driving/short journeys, There are many p...
by Geoff H
Wed 01 Dec, 2010 23:33
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: iPhone 3 to 4
Replies: 30
Views: 2472

TitanTim wrote:Thanks for the replies guys, so how much are the old phones worth, I have an original iPhone and my current 3G both in good nick.

Tim.
Some idea here
http://www.totalpda.co.uk/Apple/Apple-i ... .8717.html
by Geoff H
Wed 01 Dec, 2010 14:53
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Newbie with seat and central locking issues!
Replies: 11
Views: 1032

The link above for reprogramming the alarm fob is not the correct one for yours. Your one (3G EWS alarm) has to be reprogrammed from behind the glove box, there is a guide on here if you do a search
by Geoff H
Tue 30 Nov, 2010 14:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 Stainless Polished Roll Bar / Style Bar
Replies: 29
Views: 7311

I don’t know the gauge of the material used in the OP photo but it will be Stainless Steel or “Staybrite” (trade name) not chrome, and having used this material all my working life I would be surprised if it bent very much even though it is only fixed at each end, making it weaker than the single ro...
by Geoff H
Fri 19 Nov, 2010 21:06
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Idiot girl just hit my car
Replies: 34
Views: 3690

Re: Hey guys

TitanTim wrote: Oh is the Z1 section a special section then.
The Z1 section doesn’t get posts from some of the dickheads the Z3 section has acquired
by Geoff H
Fri 19 Nov, 2010 20:43
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Idiot girl just hit my car
Replies: 34
Views: 3690

A friend came back to his car in a Supermarket car park, the woman in the car parked next to him was unloading the bags from her trolley onto his boot lid, sorting out how to put it in her boot. I wish I had been there to see it as he does have a quick temper
by Geoff H
Sat 23 Oct, 2010 16:36
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Import duty
Replies: 10
Views: 1052

Having bought a number of items from Roadster Solutions the extra cost really does spoil it. Especially the Post Office handling fee, which is a complete rip off
by Geoff H
Mon 11 Oct, 2010 19:14
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: My Z3 is finally finished
Replies: 15
Views: 2449

You need to swap those seat belt pad things!! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-Seatbelt-Pads-318-320-330-325-335-525-128-135-315-/220678738646?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item33617a52d6 or http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Grey-BMW-Seatbelt-Pads-318i-320-330-325i-335i-525D-SE-/220680525045?pt=UK_Car...
by Geoff H
Mon 11 Oct, 2010 16:26
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What version does my bumper come from?
Replies: 30
Views: 2140

Ekhangell wrote:I will be posting pictures of that bloody mesh used as a barbecue.
Best use for it and the Zunsport one's too
by Geoff H
Wed 06 Oct, 2010 22:15
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Anyone been had/ripped off on here??
Replies: 98
Views: 9096

Interesting I've just bought something off another forum and the seller has sent it to me before I've even sent him the cheque (let alone waiting for it to clear), now thats trust I use to make and sell replacement parts in stainless steel for the V12 E-type Jaguar. I supplied the major shops in bu...
by Geoff H
Sun 03 Oct, 2010 14:07
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Renovo = Rubbish = Maybe
Replies: 15
Views: 1067

spanwah wrote:soon as i drove it in it was dripping from the front of the door top? i presume it hasn't ever been waterproofed by the previous owner
Reproofing will not fix that, it will be the seals that need looking at
by Geoff H
Fri 24 Sep, 2010 15:35
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Just purchased my Z3, question on door speaker grills
Replies: 10
Views: 2311

The red light in the centre of a blanking plate was to turn off the sensors on the top corners of the windscreen, switching off the alarm in the cabin while the hood was down, this was on earlier cars with the 3G EWS type alarm. Mine is in the front of the centre console, but other people have moved...
by Geoff H
Fri 24 Sep, 2010 13:28
Forum: Performance
Topic: Stone guards and Bonnet Bra's. Is it just me...?
Replies: 11
Views: 1930

Stone guards from Roadster Solutions in the States were one of the first things I brought for my Z. They set the car off like they do on the early wide body 911 Turbo, and are practical as well. Mine is the 2.8 pre-facelift wide arch model, I don’t know how well they fit the facelift model. There ha...
by Geoff H
Mon 20 Sep, 2010 20:44
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Jamezee, yocky and Jane
Replies: 6
Views: 742

Photo # 0034 looks familiar
by Geoff H
Fri 17 Sep, 2010 10:47
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: BMW Show, Santa Pod, Sun 19/9/10 *UPDATE - 18/09/10*
Replies: 197
Views: 40351

myredzed wrote:Are you going to come across to Santa Pod on Sunday and say hello Geoff? There'll be lots of zeds to look at :wink:

No ... Sorry I'm not about that weekend
by Geoff H
Thu 16 Sep, 2010 19:15
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: BMW Show, Santa Pod, Sun 19/9/10 *UPDATE - 18/09/10*
Replies: 197
Views: 40351

I forgot to put that the Garden Centre gates would probably be locked at that time in the morning. Tescos is right by the Premier Inn, 2 minutes away. There is also a large car park in the Retail Park (B&Q) opposite the Premier Inn, either would be good for you but as you say Tescos has petrol, ...