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- Tue 03 Jan, 2017 02:27
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: The law when indicating?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6524
Re: The law when indicating?
IMO you and the other driver are jointly and severally blameworthy. I would never rely on the self-cancelling mechanism unless it cancelled before I can do it. Likewise, the other driver is foolish to believe a signal that was not initiated within their view. 50:50 fault distribution. Sorry, but yo...
- Tue 03 Jan, 2017 02:15
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: The law when indicating?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6524
Re: The law when indicating?
In future just don't indicate until you have passed McDonalds? Think you've got the wrong idea of the road layout?;) The 'indication' is necessary as you left turn off at the 40mph limit main road junction traffic lights. Obviously you wouldn't be taking the corner at that sort of speed but McD's e...
- Mon 02 Jan, 2017 19:40
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: The law when indicating?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6524
Re: The law when indicating?
IMO you and the other driver are jointly and severally blameworthy. I would never rely on the self-cancelling mechanism unless it cancelled before I can do it. Likewise, the other driver is foolish to believe a signal that was not initiated within their view. 50:50 fault distribution. Sorry, but yo...
- Mon 02 Jan, 2017 02:55
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: The law when indicating?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6524
The law when indicating?
A McDonalds burger joint has recently opened, the entrance to which sits about 50 yds from the junction with the main road. On turning left the indicator does not always self cancel in time so those leaving Maccy D's think you are going to pull in to their car park and pull out in front of you! Driv...
- Fri 30 Dec, 2016 00:57
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Hardtop fitting kit, why so few, why so pricey?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5345
Re: Hardtop fitting kit, why so few, why so pricey?
A little later than planned and not the full list but here are the horror priced items. (sorry no pound sign on this US keyboard!) Left Hardtop support 233.45 Right Hardtop support 233.45 Switch 89.50 L Hardtop support Cover 53.40 R Hardtop support Cover 53.40 Couple of things ...on realOEM.com the ...
- Thu 29 Dec, 2016 01:26
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: To my .org friends!
- Replies: 39
- Views: 13999
Re: To my .org friends!
Go faster stripes anyone?
- Wed 21 Dec, 2016 20:15
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Hardtop fitting kit, why so few, why so pricey?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5345
Re: Hardtop fitting kit, why so few, why so pricey?
Sorry for the slightly terse reply earlier - quoting is a bit fiddly on Tapatalk. To my knowledge, there is not and never has been anything to disable on a Z3 before fitting the hardtop. That sounds like it relates to cars with pop up rollover protection, which I think was only ever fitted to 4 sea...
- Tue 20 Dec, 2016 22:40
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Hardtop fitting kit, why so few, why so pricey?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5345
Re: Hardtop fitting kit, why so few, why so pricey?
Panic over, got a price from the local main dealer and can get a complete hardtop fitting kit for the absolute bargain basement price of 769 quid! :bawl: :head: :lol: Obviously won't be happening. On another matter i'm told that prior to fitting a hardtop some sort of rollover safety feature has to ...
- Wed 14 Dec, 2016 00:35
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Hardtop fitting kit, why so few, why so pricey?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5345
Re: Hardtop fitting kit, why so few, why so pricey?
I'll do a German Ebay search for
Ze Zedden fittenzi kitten.....
Ze Zedden fittenzi kitten.....
- Tue 13 Dec, 2016 22:59
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Hardtop fitting kit, why so few, why so pricey?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5345
Hardtop fitting kit, why so few, why so pricey?
Knowing that hardtop fitting kits for the Z3 command a premium price and are in short supply got me thinking...? Why so few around? Presumably for every hardtop made and used a fitting kit to match was purchased. My only guess is that cars reaching the end of their life have been squashed with fitti...
- Sun 20 Nov, 2016 21:25
- Forum: The Beauty Parlour
- Topic: Makeshift shelter - condensation?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4981
Re: Makeshift shelter - condensation?
the 500 quid price tag puts me of the carcoon
- Fri 18 Nov, 2016 01:53
- Forum: The Beauty Parlour
- Topic: Makeshift shelter - condensation?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4981
Makeshift shelter - condensation?
I'm looking to build a temporary shelter to home Zeddie for the winter. She's been well looked after, washed, dried, cleaned polished & waxed on a regular basis but de-greening the roof has been difficult and as prices for 3.0i's seem to be firming up she probably deserves a little better. The p...
- Tue 25 Oct, 2016 23:50
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: New steering rack - stiffness...
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9445
New steering rack - stiffness...
Had a new steering rack fitted last week, just a day before my mechanical relative and fitter went away on holiday so can't ask THE question of him.... Initial thoughts, everything a lot less jumpy, although this is more likely to be down to the replacement bushes, but on further driving i've realis...
- Wed 19 Oct, 2016 22:21
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Better handling- where to start?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 6974
Re: Better handling- where to start?
New rack, new bushes and tracking done today. Short 15 minute drive home and initial thoughts are good improvement. Could drive with one hand on the wheel, something that didn't always feel possible. Need to try along a particular bit of road which is a narrow dual carriageway with some cambers and ...
- Tue 18 Oct, 2016 00:50
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Better handling- where to start?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 6974
Re: Better handling- where to start?
UPDATE: Rack and Bushes replaced yesterday. Initial feeling is that feels a lot better but only drove 3 miles home and on the way 2 warning lights popped up Brakes and DSC!! Thought it may be an air lock clearing in the fluid reservoir but top up not needed. Being looked at tomorrow. Booked in for t...
- Thu 13 Oct, 2016 21:15
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: VW DSG Auto Gearbox problem anyone help?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4152
Re: VW DSG Auto Gearbox problem anyone help?
Thanks. I don't think so. But cars only done 12,000 miles. Purchased from a London main dealer who'd first sold the car to a local lady. The suggestion being that the car had been used in traffic and that the gearbox learns the driving style and makes software adjustments accordingly. Was told it co...
- Wed 12 Oct, 2016 22:15
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: VW DSG Auto Gearbox problem anyone help?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4152
VW DSG Auto Gearbox problem anyone help?
Daughters car, 2012 VW Polo bought from a main dealer a year ago. Do you know anybody who's VW connected and can give some advice re the following? 7 gears, tiptronic and sports options. In both it's fine. When belting along at 40mph plus it's fine, but in standard automatic mode when for instance, ...
- Sat 17 Sep, 2016 00:12
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Awsome drive
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2284
Re: Awsome drive
Looks good...... Is there a Lake District road with Snake or Stone or ??? in the title. Googling Snake Pass brings up Derbyshire but looking for the road I used in my first car 40 years ago and definately wasn't there. I think the road would have been in the Bowness, Ambleside area and I don't recal...
- Wed 07 Sep, 2016 12:15
- Forum: The Beauty Parlour
- Topic: leather painting tips....
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8370
- Mon 29 Aug, 2016 00:07
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: BMW reliability?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 34038
Re: BMW reliability?
Is this a Zed thing?
Apart from here on the forum i've never heard of it being a problem?
Apart from here on the forum i've never heard of it being a problem?
- Mon 29 Aug, 2016 00:01
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Wheel Nuts Upgrade?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3969
Re: Wheel Nuts Upgrade?
Think I got mine from Ebay. Plenty bright enough...
Funny thing was, unbeknowns to me the actual distribution store was 3 minutes away on the next industrial estate. We even share the same landlord
Funny thing was, unbeknowns to me the actual distribution store was 3 minutes away on the next industrial estate. We even share the same landlord
- Sat 27 Aug, 2016 11:01
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Android OBD App - Fault Reader
- Replies: 3
- Views: 984
Android OBD App - Fault Reader
Has anybody tried one of these?
http://www.androidcentral.com/test-driv ... nd-android
Plugs into the OBD socket usually somewhere under the steering wheel but not 100% sure on the Zed yet....and apparently checks for faults or allows one to create a fancy 'dashboard'.
http://www.androidcentral.com/test-driv ... nd-android
Plugs into the OBD socket usually somewhere under the steering wheel but not 100% sure on the Zed yet....and apparently checks for faults or allows one to create a fancy 'dashboard'.
- Fri 05 Aug, 2016 01:07
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Better handling- where to start?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 6974
Re: Better handling- where to start?
Update..... Steering Rack is leaking so have a new one on the way. One bush ok, the other not so good so replacing both. Shockers seem fine. Here's the embarrassing bit........... :oops: Last year I had the wheels refurbed and dropped off 4 new Falkens to be put on. Looked great, drove fine......alt...
- Tue 02 Aug, 2016 15:21
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Better handling- where to start?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 6974
Re: Better handling- where to start?
Don't know. Just assumed it had gone........
I'll settle for £16k, or £15,995 and a Mars Bar;)
I'll settle for £16k, or £15,995 and a Mars Bar;)
- Tue 02 Aug, 2016 12:05
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Whine when wheels on full lock?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1044
Re: Whine when wheels on full lock?
Many thanks Southernboy. Checked the fluid and it was well under Low on the dipstick cap. When I went to top up it was virtually empty so up on the ramp tomorrow to have it checked out for leaks.
- Tue 02 Aug, 2016 11:58
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Better handling- where to start?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 6974
Re: Better handling- where to start?
Cheers, as per other thread 'Whine when on full lock' on further investigation I was nearly out of power steering fluid so possible steering rack leak, bushes....who knows. Being looked at tomorrow.......and see what needs sorting. Need to spend some money. She's a low mileage 3.0i and want to get h...
- Sun 31 Jul, 2016 22:02
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Better handling- where to start?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 6974
Re: Better handling- where to start?
Thanks all. I've only done 43,000 mile.
Would the shocks be shot so early?
Would the shocks be shot so early?
- Sat 30 Jul, 2016 23:05
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Better handling- where to start?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 6974
Better handling- where to start?
Having only ever driven my own Z3, barring 10 minutes in my brothers 3 years ago, I don't actually know whether I need to make any mods or not but where to start if I want to improve the handling? I ask as I feel much surer going at higher speeds in the wife's new Tiguan and even my old Citroen van....
- Sat 30 Jul, 2016 22:58
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Whine when wheels on full lock?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1044
Whine when wheels on full lock?
Happened a couple of times, comes and goes... Wheels on full lock, right hand down when parking, a gentle whining sound from somewhere up front! Doesn't happen on left hand down? This continues when driving, at an even quieter level but still noticeable when steering at slow speeds. Any ideas? PS: I...
- Sun 03 Jul, 2016 00:14
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Squealing wheel? (brakes)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 889
Squealing wheel? (brakes)
Had a *loud squealing noise coming from the drivers side front earlier today. Lasted about 30 seconds I slowed to turn right, dabbed the brakes and it stopped. Happened a couple more times on a 15 mile round trip. *thought an ambulance was close or house alarm going off nearby! Last years MOT had an...
- Wed 29 Jun, 2016 23:18
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: antenna grommet availablitliy
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4920
Re: antenna grommet availablitliy
I feel fairly certain that the softtop motor prevents me from removing the aerial? Will check tomorrow.
A note of caution. The rubber aerial grommets are different for facelift and pre facelift cars, each having a different angle underneath to account for the camber. I learnt the hard way
A note of caution. The rubber aerial grommets are different for facelift and pre facelift cars, each having a different angle underneath to account for the camber. I learnt the hard way
- Mon 27 Jun, 2016 12:16
- Forum: The Beauty Parlour
- Topic: I'm not anal about this but..........
- Replies: 18
- Views: 8318
Re: I'm not anal about this but..........
I use this stuff.........after washing and waxing.......or a short run... Gives a final sparkle and can be used on everything including windows....... http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/detailing-sprays/finishkare-425-ultra-slick-polywipe/prod_591.html Protects the front from bugs and stone chips (allege...
- Tue 21 Jun, 2016 20:22
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Sale Dilemma
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3867
Re: Sale Dilemma
I'll give you 5k. Can she cook?
- Wed 15 Jun, 2016 19:23
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: What's it worth? 3.0 Z3 Sport. 21k miles, 2 owners, 51 pla
- Replies: 120
- Views: 26316
Re: What's it worth? 3.0 Z3 Sport. 21k miles, 2 owners, 51
No regrets about selling it for 8.5k?
Seems cheap now that's it up for 15.
Seems cheap now that's it up for 15.
- Mon 13 Jun, 2016 20:15
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: BMW that's good in the rain!
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3786
- Thu 26 May, 2016 23:34
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Hood protector and proofer
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3835
Re: Hood protector and proofer
I've scrubbed, Renovoed, Autoglymed, Miltoned, jet washed my roof and still miss bits of the green stuff. Can't see it when it's wet, that's the trouble :>(
- Thu 26 May, 2016 23:32
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: What's it worth? 3.0 Z3 Sport. 21k miles, 2 owners, 51 pla
- Replies: 120
- Views: 26316
Re: What's it worth? 3.0 Z3 Sport. 21k miles, 2 owners, 51
I'm guessing the right buyer would pay 8 or 9k for the low mileage........
- Thu 26 May, 2016 23:25
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: BMW Z3 3.0 FOR SALE
- Replies: 25
- Views: 6766
Re: BMW Z3 3.0 FOR SALE
I'd change the pics and the setting!
My 3.0i is silver and positively glistens in the sun.
Yours looks dull in comparison and from the look of it the pics were taken on a cloudy day against a backdrop of grey pebbles and grey water.
My 3.0i is silver and positively glistens in the sun.
Yours looks dull in comparison and from the look of it the pics were taken on a cloudy day against a backdrop of grey pebbles and grey water.
- Sun 22 May, 2016 23:34
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: New Z3 FB group
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3988
Re: New Z3 FB group
Every Facebook page, every Tweet, every new website nibbles away at the readership of a forum like this.
Would your page/idea not sit better under the .net banner?
Would your page/idea not sit better under the .net banner?
- Wed 18 May, 2016 23:34
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: Tow Bar advice!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4923
Re: Tow Bar advice!
Final update in case anybody is sitting on the edge of their seat waiting for the outcome :D Towbar fitted. 1 hour. Would have been less with decent set of spanners. Probably a 20 minute fit for a regular fitter on a promise ;) Electrics. Mindboggling to me and with no equipment to determine which w...
- Fri 13 May, 2016 22:55
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: Tow Bar advice!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4923
Re: Tow Bar advice!
Thanks all.......... I finally got to talk to a human being with a willingness to do business but typically he 's booked up for a couple of weeks so........... I've bitten the bullet and ordered a towbar, electric kit, and double step all delivered for 127 quid. The bar alone has a recommended retai...
- Wed 11 May, 2016 21:43
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: Tow Bar advice!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4923
Tow Bar advice!
Not for the Z3 but for my Citroen Van. I'm struggling to make sense of the Towbar industry...... I can buy a Witter bar and electrics kit for self fitting for just over 100 pounds but have had quotes up to 450 quid to fit on site! Another company who's price is better states 'we fit Witter, Westfali...
- Fri 29 Apr, 2016 12:51
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Zed Parade Video 2012 Silverstone
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5169
Zed Parade Video 2012 Silverstone
Not sure if this has ever been posted on here? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWf8_o0At_s Whilst this lot were experiencing the thrill of a Silverstone circuit I stood stoically for what seemed like an hour filming the drive past that included Z1's, 3's, 4's and 8's......... My car? In the carpark....
- Fri 22 Apr, 2016 13:53
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Reality check - Z style!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1266
Re: Reality check - Z style!
Unfortunately I work less than a mile up the road.
Takes me longer to drop the hood, open and close the gates and wait for the junction at the end of the road to clear than it does to drive.
Takes me longer to drop the hood, open and close the gates and wait for the junction at the end of the road to clear than it does to drive.
- Tue 19 Apr, 2016 18:09
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Number plate printing to replicate supplying dealer's
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2907
Re: Number plate printing to replicate supplying dealer's
Thanks warrior/pingu. I think those are both good options. Being the pedant I am the full design option seems like an interesting one to make sure the whole plate is replicated (font/spacing of actual index). I have a friend who could design it for me and there's a Fastsigns in Swansea who I suspec...
- Mon 18 Apr, 2016 22:52
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Number plate printing to replicate supplying dealer's
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2907
Re: Number plate printing to replicate supplying dealer's
The design could easily be traced in a computer graphics package and used to cut a vinyl graphic. Given a bit if time I could do this but your first point of call would probably best be a sign maker that's still doing plates. Many dropped out when restrictions were introduced.
Where do you live?
Where do you live?
- Wed 13 Apr, 2016 19:06
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Stone guards
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1855
Re: Stone guards
Would be best to get some sign grade vinyl, stick it on the magnetics and trim round with a scalpel or sharp knife. I've not seen the sticky one's but again if sign grade vinyl you can apply wet. Add a very, very small amount of baby shampoo or washing up liquid to a spray bottle of water and you'l...
- Wed 13 Apr, 2016 19:05
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Stone guards
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1855
Re: Stone guards
Just a thought 'Plain' magnetic sheet, at least that produced by one of the biggest manufacturers is actually brown with one side darkened to a near black due to the addition of a UV coating. In other words not a true black to start with...
- Tue 12 Apr, 2016 12:18
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Stone guards
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1855
Re: Stone guards
Would be best to get some sign grade vinyl, stick it on the magnetics and trim round with a scalpel or sharp knife. I've not seen the sticky one's but again if sign grade vinyl you can apply wet. Add a very, very small amount of baby shampoo or washing up liquid to a spray bottle of water and you'll...
- Tue 12 Apr, 2016 12:13
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: Power drop at 5 mph.........
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4017