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by Geoff H
Thu 10 Feb, 2005 12:42
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: New Here
Replies: 19
Views: 2060

I've copied the spec sheet I got from my main dealer for my car, it clearly shows the power hood to be a extra. The car was supplied new by a UK dealer and is not a import
by Geoff H
Wed 09 Feb, 2005 14:00
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: New Here
Replies: 19
Views: 2060

Jon......My power hood is listed as a extra in the BMW printout I got for my 2.8 along with the roll hoops, CD player, air con ect
by Geoff H
Fri 28 Jan, 2005 20:58
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Michael Moore - Hero or Humbug
Replies: 31
Views: 2194

I think MM has achieved what he set out to do.......to get everybody arguing. 5 or 6 years ago he made good programs but has got a bit extreme as time has passed
by Geoff H
Sun 23 Jan, 2005 17:53
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: new to the forum....
Replies: 8
Views: 999

Early 2.8's have the wide body too
by Geoff H
Thu 20 Jan, 2005 22:11
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Drivers Door
Replies: 1
Views: 612

Common problem, you will probably find that it will suddenly start working without even looking at it
by Geoff H
Fri 07 Jan, 2005 13:15
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: Low cost SatNav from Aldi (from 11 November)
Replies: 25
Views: 3792

You will find the camera database works very well, remember to update the database every month. I posted links to these sites a couple of months ago, see below if others want the links
viewtopic.php?t=3602&highlight=sat+nav
by Geoff H
Thu 06 Jan, 2005 19:16
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Strong Strut - Butt Strut for sale (NEW) unfitted!
Replies: 6
Views: 970

PM sent
by Geoff H
Thu 06 Jan, 2005 19:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Battery
Replies: 3
Views: 1004

The correct battery has a cut out in it for the "airvent tube" plug as its in a sealed boot. just something to watch for when buying
by Geoff H
Tue 07 Dec, 2004 20:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Poor Fuel Economy - Help!!!!!!
Replies: 17
Views: 2172

I wouldn’t worry about it Crazyp, sounds about right to me, this subject is always popping up and everybody is different, as is their driving habit/conditions. In all the years I‘ve owned my 2.8 I only get around 19 to 20 mpg in a normal week (tested brim to brim), I fill up when it gets down to hal...
by Geoff H
Fri 03 Dec, 2004 19:16
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: nappa leather-help!
Replies: 7
Views: 2717

I had a leather sofa cushion recovered through DFS, they used a local independent company who called to me at home and delivered it back, they did a good leather/colour match, but don’t know about a car seat
by Geoff H
Sat 27 Nov, 2004 18:47
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Road Angel or Origin B2
Replies: 9
Views: 1510

[quote="John B"]Thanks for your excellent replies. A couple of points - Most retailers are offering a no. plate mounted laser detector with the New Road Angel. quote] I have the New Road Angel and was under the impression that the laser detector is built in. it was a add-on on the original...
by Geoff H
Sat 27 Nov, 2004 18:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: steering wheel adjustable ?!
Replies: 24
Views: 3023

If you look at my profile there is a photo of the interia of my 2.8 with a "M" steering wheel with air bag
by Geoff H
Tue 23 Nov, 2004 22:01
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: So you're driving down the road and see....
Replies: 18
Views: 3156

On the Z4UM I saw a post about a site that has a vehicle data check so thought I would take a look, after checking my car reg I checked a couple of others, then thought about a number that I nearly brought 20 odd years ago when I brought mine, it is now on a Z3 Roadster, even the same year as mine.....
by Geoff H
Wed 17 Nov, 2004 11:29
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: Gps
Replies: 10
Views: 2779

The GobalSat BT-318 Bluetooth Receiver that I now use has a battery life of 15 hours plus, more than the battery life of the iPAQ, but can be run/charged from the car's lighter plug with supplied Y cable that also charges the iPAQ, it lives in the compartment by the handbrake and picks up the satell...
by Geoff H
Tue 16 Nov, 2004 20:54
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: Speed Cameras
Replies: 4
Views: 1972

Adam I don't travel around much either I just like gagets & toys, the camera alerts from the free database on the iPAQ have picked up all the fixed cameras at the same time that the Road Angel did. You update the database every month or so, by a internet download, just drop the new files (very s...
by Geoff H
Tue 16 Nov, 2004 20:38
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: Gps
Replies: 10
Views: 2779

As I put in another post, I first used a Road Angel 2 as the GPS source, I now use a GlobalSat BT-318 Bluetooth GPS Receiver with my iPAQ 4150, everything was got from www.globalpositioningsystems.co.uk who are a good company to deal with. I use TomTom 3 for the maps although I’m just trying to get ...
by Geoff H
Sun 14 Nov, 2004 20:08
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: AutoRoute 2005 GPS real-time tracking
Replies: 3
Views: 1507

Try http://www.holux-uk.com/Products/RoadAn ... dangel.htm they supplied me with a cable to connect my Road Angel 2 to my iPAQ 4150 and it worked the GPS side of things perfectly, although I now use a GlobalSat 318 Bluetooth GPS receiver to get rid of the cables
by Geoff H
Mon 08 Nov, 2004 17:06
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: Low cost SatNav from Aldi (from 11 November)
Replies: 25
Views: 3792

A company I use is selling something very similar, if you have access to some maps http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/spec ... MIO-168NSW
by Geoff H
Thu 04 Nov, 2004 16:21
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: Speed Cameras
Replies: 4
Views: 1972

Speed Cameras

I thought I would post this in case there are any iPAQ users that don’t know about it. Although I have a Road Angel 2, for the last few weeks I have been playing with the Speed Camera data base available free from http://www.pocketgps.co.uk/uksafetycameras.php this database is used with CheckPOInt 3...
by Geoff H
Mon 18 Oct, 2004 19:00
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Help - AC Schnitzer dust caps
Replies: 6
Views: 1315

Looks like its back to the dust cap poll of a few weeks ago. Last week while parked at the Bowling Centre some people came over to tell me that there were kids hanging around my car. Then some more people came in to say the same, I went out and put my Road Angel in the boot, but it was the cap’s the...
by Geoff H
Sun 17 Oct, 2004 09:29
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Aaaaaahhhh, There May be trouble ahead!!!!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 1926

You may find that it will start working ok on its own. I had the same problem a year or so ago and a few other people have posted that their locks started working without anything being done to them. It seems its always the drivers door
by Geoff H
Tue 12 Oct, 2004 17:31
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: iPAC desktops
Replies: 10
Views: 3153

Yes I do have a very easy life, no appointment, no tasks, as I don't work but that picture was taken from the site where I got them http://www.pocketpcthemes.com to save me taking a photo of mine. Nero you can make your own using a program from http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/downloads/powert...
by Geoff H
Tue 12 Oct, 2004 14:36
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: iPAC desktops
Replies: 10
Views: 3153

iPAC desktops

There's been a few post's about Sat Nav on here and a few people seem to use iPAQ's. What desktop themes do people use? Heres the one I use. The site I got it from has various Z3, Z4 & M3 themes
by Geoff H
Sat 09 Oct, 2004 19:37
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: Sat Nav dilemma.....
Replies: 18
Views: 5229

The mounting kit I use for my iPAQ (see above posting for photos) had a vent mounting with it, but the fixings were slightly too big to go through the vents. Another vent mounting kit I brought with the iPAQ went into the vents ok, but looked too tricky to remove so didn't use it. I also played abou...
by Geoff H
Thu 07 Oct, 2004 15:10
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: Sat Nav dilemma.....
Replies: 18
Views: 5229

Cheap mounting bracket for iPAQ, I got off of e-bay for £12 + p&p, works fine, but I don't like the loose cables, plugs into Road Angel for GPS
by Geoff H
Sun 03 Oct, 2004 14:50
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Practical Fuel Economy
Replies: 31
Views: 4172

I am always amazed / envious at the mpg figures on the board postings. I have had a 2.8 Roadster now for nearly 3 years and have only seen 21mpg on the OBC a couple of times, mostly its 19 or 20 mpg. In true terms I fill up when it gets to half a tank (about 100 miles), fill it so I can see the fuel...
by Geoff H
Mon 20 Sep, 2004 12:42
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Bad news.
Replies: 26
Views: 3451

I picked up a nail in a rear wheel last week, by the time I noticed it the tyre had gone partly down, I took it to a friends garage to get it fixed, and he told me the side wall had worn a bit (looked ok to me) but he showed me the inside, not only was there rubber granules inside you could see a wh...
by Geoff H
Sun 19 Sep, 2004 09:52
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: Anybody using Road Angel as the GPS input for a PDA?
Replies: 8
Views: 2585

Glasgow 2.8...Thanks for the link to Holux UK I have just got a cable from them to connect my Road Angel 2 to a iPAQ 4150 (using TomTom 3) first cable didn't work but a replacement sent the next day did, and it seems to work fine, just looks a bit messy with the cables hanging about
by Geoff H
Tue 07 Sep, 2004 21:24
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Road Angel 2 problems
Replies: 14
Views: 3144

Terry's files may be no good for you as you are running Widows 98SE, he might be using a later Windows version. there is a very good install info file in PDF format on their site, that shows you stage by stage (in pictures) how to install. Still think the USB port may be playing up as in my earlier ...
by Geoff H
Tue 07 Sep, 2004 08:37
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Road Angel 2 problems
Replies: 14
Views: 3144

I think it is all to do with the USB port. I can connect my Road Angel 2 to my laptop with no problems, but when I connected it to one of my PC's it didn't want to know, I tried it in the other USB port on the front and it worked ok. I then used a game pad in that USB port and now both USB ports on ...
by Geoff H
Fri 03 Sep, 2004 17:52
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: How did you pay for your pride and joy?
Replies: 14
Views: 2424

Cash...got it from a friend who's a motor trader so was a good price (1 owner, under book mileage, really well spec'ed) but roughly £3000 less than a similar one in the main dealers at the time, but no warranty and couldn't pick the colour
by Geoff H
Thu 12 Aug, 2004 20:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Dent In New Z3
Replies: 4
Views: 2172

It all depends on how good the "technician" is they send out. When I first got my roadster there was a couple of nasty car park dents in both doors that looked really bad. I'm lucky enough to have friends that own garages and got somebody from "Dent Magician" to visit me at home ...
by Geoff H
Thu 12 Aug, 2004 08:35
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Do you use the tonneau/boot cover?
Replies: 19
Views: 4265

I use it 99% of the time the roof is down, I too only use the two outer fittings, never ever used the inner fittings, it only takes a min to put on and transforms the look of the car
by Geoff H
Fri 30 Jul, 2004 17:48
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: why do this to such a nice car
Replies: 48
Views: 6435

This just shows up the different tastes people on this board have, what suits one somebody else will hate, this has got to be or everybody would be driving plain white cars.FYI my Montreal blue looks different colours in different lights and looks purple in flashlight photos http://groups.msn.com/_S...
by Geoff H
Tue 27 Jul, 2004 17:56
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: why do this to such a nice car
Replies: 48
Views: 6435

Would have it in place of my Montreal blue any day
by Geoff H
Wed 07 Jul, 2004 09:32
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: New Road Angel Question
Replies: 14
Views: 2978

Thanks, I'll have a drive out this morning, got to go down to the bowl today anyway, I downloaded update's to it on Monday
by Geoff H
Tue 06 Jul, 2004 22:22
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: New Road Angel Question
Replies: 14
Views: 2978

As I turn the corner Tescos Petrol station is on my right, the camera icon comes on, (can't remember if it bleeped will check tomorrow), as soon as I turn the next corner (that is the length of the garage) it goes off the screen. same in the TenPin Bowling Centre as I turn to go down the side of the...
by Geoff H
Tue 06 Jul, 2004 20:05
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: New Road Angel Question
Replies: 14
Views: 2978

Thanks ZZZEMMCO I put it in the boot this morning while I was TenPin Bowling as I leave the top down while in there , just a pain not being able to connect it up and leave it set up, but thats the times we are living in, you're only a few miles away from me, expect it's the same where you are
by Geoff H
Tue 06 Jul, 2004 17:19
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: New Road Angel Question
Replies: 14
Views: 2978

I did get one on Sunday, I phoned round a dozen places, nobody had any instock, the shop I found had 6 come in, 3 sold on Saturday, mine on Sunday morning which left 1 plus the display one. Online they are saying 21 days wait now. I too find it wants to twist round using the screen mount, so I've pu...
by Geoff H
Sat 03 Jul, 2004 22:53
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: New Road Angel Question
Replies: 14
Views: 2978

New Road Angel Question

Anybody who has one fitted do I need a extra antenna as stated in the clip from the quick ref guide, before drive 40 miles to get one (hard to find anybody who has them in stock) and find it doesn't work without one. Note: Certain vehicles (in particular some models of BMW, Mercedes, Renault Peugeot...