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- Thu 27 Nov, 2014 16:29
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: How much space do I need
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2370
- Thu 27 Nov, 2014 15:49
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: How much space do I need
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2370
Re: How much space do I need
I have a very small garage.... Ive stapled a big chunk of foam in a pillow case to a piece of mdf thats screwed to the wall. Ive also bolted a 4"x4" bit of timber to the floor which allows me to nudge up to it with the drivers tyre. I really do have to squeeze in and out....saying that, I ...
- Tue 25 Nov, 2014 17:08
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Cheap OEM badges
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2194
Re: Cheap OEM badges
For the boot, I used an old matalan credit card sized thingy-mi-Bob. I wedged it under the badge as far as it would go. Then I used a plastic pry bar for leverage....the credit card protects the paint. I second the pushing of the pins from the rear on the bonnet badge. I took the gills off and used ...
- Sun 09 Nov, 2014 06:57
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: For Free. Black Centre Console
- Replies: 2
- Views: 949
Re: For Free. Black Centre Console
Hi,
I'm in Bradford on Tuesday, I could call in?
I'm in Bradford on Tuesday, I could call in?
- Mon 03 Nov, 2014 20:04
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Anyone know the phone number for the Samaritans?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2876
Re: Anyone know the phone number for the Samaritans?
I picked up my zed on Friday last week.... In a nut shell... Both bumpers were filled and resprayed to correct the previous owners navigational errors. Bonnet resprayed and dents/scrapes removed. Dent in passenger door removed New sills painted All scratches removed from everywhere on the car. Alloy...
- Tue 28 Oct, 2014 16:11
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Black Kidneys
- Replies: 37
- Views: 9486
Re: Black Kidneys
David wrote:I think they do blend better with your chrome angel eyes, and the 'top heavy' chrome isn't the issue for me... It's the curved vertical lines of the grilles that I think sit awkwardly IMO.
I know what you mean, they kind of look like an old Rover grill too, I forget which model.
- Tue 28 Oct, 2014 15:12
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Black Kidneys
- Replies: 37
- Views: 9486
Re: Black Kidneys
It seems no one likes the top heavy chrome ones,
Each to their own I guess....I'm very happy with mine and prefer them to standard, I think they compliment the chrome angels
http://s1366.photobucket.com/user/siriu ... me%20Grill
Each to their own I guess....I'm very happy with mine and prefer them to standard, I think they compliment the chrome angels
http://s1366.photobucket.com/user/siriu ... me%20Grill
- Sat 27 Sep, 2014 15:20
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Tank range
- Replies: 41
- Views: 6875
Re: Tank range
18mpg from my 2.8
- Fri 19 Sep, 2014 14:44
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: New Project - Breaking Z3 1.9 artic silver narrow body
- Replies: 119
- Views: 19207
Re: New Project - Breaking Z3 1.9 artic silver narrow body
sirius-c wrote:spurs fan in a coupe wrote:Yessirius-c wrote:do you still have the windscreen to soft top rubber seal as photo'd above?
How much inc p&p?
Hi Andy,
How much?
Cheers
- Mon 15 Sep, 2014 18:54
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: New Project - Breaking Z3 1.9 artic silver narrow body
- Replies: 119
- Views: 19207
Re: New Project - Breaking Z3 1.9 artic silver narrow body
spurs fan in a coupe wrote:Yessirius-c wrote:do you still have the windscreen to soft top rubber seal as photo'd above?
How much inc p&p?
- Mon 15 Sep, 2014 13:23
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: New Project - Breaking Z3 1.9 artic silver narrow body
- Replies: 119
- Views: 19207
Re: New Project - Breaking Z3 1.9 artic silver narrow body
do you still have the windscreen to soft top rubber seal as photo'd above?
- Sun 14 Sep, 2014 16:05
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Watch This Space...
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4126
Re: Watch This Space...
A giant bubble making machine?
The faster you go, the bigger the bubbles from the roll hoops?
The faster you go, the bigger the bubbles from the roll hoops?
- Sun 07 Sep, 2014 18:40
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Z3 UPGRADES AND ADDITIONS.
- Replies: 59
- Views: 26337
Re: Z3 UPGRADES AND ADDITIONS.
I fitted my seat lifters today Barry.....I thought they wouldn't do much but after just driving 60 miles I've got out of the zed with no back ache or aching knee caps....thank you kindly
- Fri 05 Sep, 2014 18:28
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Undervalued?
- Replies: 37
- Views: 10844
Re: Undervalued?
There's an article in last months classic car buyer magazine - a buyers guide for the Z3. It is saying that values are rising, especially for cherished, low mileage variants. Backed up by several indie dealers - one example where they have just paid more on trade in than the 2012 selling price of a...
- Fri 05 Sep, 2014 18:24
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Z3 UPGRADES AND ADDITIONS.
- Replies: 59
- Views: 26337
Re: Z3 UPGRADES AND ADDITIONS.
I spotted a user called Zebra on the bimmer forums a while back....I thought it was you
- Fri 05 Sep, 2014 17:57
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: price for front bumper repaint
- Replies: 37
- Views: 6984
Re: price for front bumper repaint
I've just been quoted £750 for the following work by Silver Star in Carleton, Skipton. I've seen the quality of his work (Andy) and its very good, apparently he doesn't take your money until your satisfied with the job and yes he give's you your keys back if you're not. Both bumpers filled and spray...
- Fri 05 Sep, 2014 10:37
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Z3 UPGRADES AND ADDITIONS.
- Replies: 59
- Views: 26337
Re: Z3 UPGRADES AND ADDITIONS.
Southernboy wrote:......... eBay sales to USA doing very nicely !!!!!
- Tue 26 Aug, 2014 21:49
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Z3 UPGRADES AND ADDITIONS.
- Replies: 59
- Views: 26337
Re: Z3 UPGRADES AND ADDITIONS.
I have purchased everything here bar the lenses and only because I've got aftermarket Angel eye units fitted. Barry's time spent designing, researching and sourcing etc to the final product landing on my door step is worth every penny IMO. Sure we would all like things a bit cheaper, we all like a b...
- Mon 18 Aug, 2014 20:48
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Anyone know how to spruce up the interior of a Z3?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1229
Re: Anyone know how to spruce up the interior of a Z3?
+1 for furniture clinic and they are really helpful too if youre in a pickle and give them a ring.
I'm not a fan of scuffmaster/liquid leather after completely ruining my seats using their products despite following instructions to a tee......Furniture clinics however was fantastic.
I'm not a fan of scuffmaster/liquid leather after completely ruining my seats using their products despite following instructions to a tee......Furniture clinics however was fantastic.
- Mon 11 Aug, 2014 22:17
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: CLEAR HEADLIGHT INDICATOR LENS SETS - £48. All incl.
- Replies: 66
- Views: 14285
Re: CLEAR HEADLIGHT INDICATOR LENS SETS - £48. All incl.
John's comment had me raising an eyebrow too, but I thought there's no way Barry would do such a dastardly thing
I too thought they were before and after shots, I guess that's credit to how good the lenses are at letting the Amber through
I too thought they were before and after shots, I guess that's credit to how good the lenses are at letting the Amber through
- Mon 11 Aug, 2014 19:37
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Breaking - Z3 1.9 4 cylinder M44 Atlanta Blue pre-facelift
- Replies: 41
- Views: 8210
- Mon 11 Aug, 2014 18:56
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Breaking - Z3 1.9 4 cylinder M44 Atlanta Blue pre-facelift
- Replies: 41
- Views: 8210
Re: Breaking - Z3 1.9 4 cylinder M44 Atlanta Blue pre-faceli
I'm still after a drivers side rubber door seal....the one behind the "roadster" sill, with no rips, tears or chunks missing.
Any rear oem mud flaps available?
Any rear oem mud flaps available?
- Sun 10 Aug, 2014 15:15
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Southernboy's SCARAB II journal.
- Replies: 133
- Views: 25738
Re: Southernboy's SCARAB II journal.
That floor mat made me feel betterDavejue1 wrote:Barry, rather disappointed to see a dirty drivers floor mat! Everything else looks great tho mate. A vacuum cleaner is available from eBay I believe!!
Cheers
Dave
- Sun 10 Aug, 2014 12:46
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Southernboy's SCARAB II journal.
- Replies: 133
- Views: 25738
Re: Southernboy's SCARAB II journal.
where did you acquire those chrome door handle pulls?
TELL ME NOW!
PS: That's a really nice red and the clear lenses look fantastic
TELL ME NOW!
PS: That's a really nice red and the clear lenses look fantastic
- Sun 10 Aug, 2014 12:44
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: CLEAR HEADLIGHT INDICATOR LENS SETS - £48. All incl.
- Replies: 66
- Views: 14285
Re: CLEAR HEADLIGHT INDICATOR LENS SETS - £48. All incl.
what a result! they look fantastic
- Fri 08 Aug, 2014 20:49
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Question abut Angel Eye Headlight Units
- Replies: 3
- Views: 985
Re: Question abut Angel Eye Headlight Units
Hi Stephen, as far as I'm aware the 4 mounting screws and locknut adjusters are merely for aligning the headlight with the body work and bonnet, not adjusting the beam alignment. Cheers, Tony. Ps if you need more info I will take some pics tomorrow and send them to you. Cheers Tony, Do you have ang...
- Fri 08 Aug, 2014 18:59
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Question abut Angel Eye Headlight Units
- Replies: 3
- Views: 985
Question abut Angel Eye Headlight Units
Hello, Ive been reading quite a few threads about the angel eye headlight units, here's a couple:- http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=20868&highlight=halo http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=36676 Here is a vid:- https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedde...
- Fri 08 Aug, 2014 15:52
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Bits for sale - updated and prices dropped
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3301
Re: Bits for sale
Im interested in the Chrome door mirror switch and the seat bushes
do these prices include postage?
Just for info, throttle cable from dealers is £21.50 that includes VAT
do these prices include postage?
Just for info, throttle cable from dealers is £21.50 that includes VAT
- Thu 07 Aug, 2014 23:42
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: CLEAR HEADLIGHT INDICATOR LENS SETS - £48. All incl.
- Replies: 66
- Views: 14285
Re: CLEAR HEADLIGHT INDICATOR LENS SETS - £48. All incl.
Fanksalot Barry
- Thu 07 Aug, 2014 20:32
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: CLEAR HEADLIGHT INDICATOR LENS SETS - £48. All incl.
- Replies: 66
- Views: 14285
Re: CLEAR HEADLIGHT INDICATOR LENS SETS - £48. All incl.
Can i be cheeky and ask for a copy of the guide for future info? pwweeaseSouthernboy wrote:I've typed out a guide to doing the change-over from getting the headlight split open to putting it back together again. I enclose the guide with each set.
- Thu 07 Aug, 2014 20:29
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Front bumper for sale
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1894
Re: Front bumper for sale
I always thought the 1.9's were different? hence why the front splitters on fleabay would only fit a 1.9Southernboy wrote:..... all front bumpers are the same - except the M bumpers look a little different.
- Thu 07 Aug, 2014 15:13
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Front bumper for sale
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1894
Re: Front bumper for sale
is it Artic or titanium silver?
What was the donour vehicle? Year and cc?
Is it possible to come look before purchasing?
What was the donour vehicle? Year and cc?
Is it possible to come look before purchasing?
- Wed 06 Aug, 2014 19:39
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: WANTED: Alternative M Tec Steering wheel small badge/sticker
- Replies: 5
- Views: 681
Re: WANTED: Alternative M Tec Steering wheel small badge/sti
Thats a great idea Barry, thank you
- Wed 06 Aug, 2014 15:34
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: WANTED: Alternative M Tec Steering wheel small badge/sticker
- Replies: 5
- Views: 681
Re: WANTED: Alternative M Tec Steering wheel small badge/sti
OCPD me thinks
- Wed 06 Aug, 2014 14:04
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: WANTED: Alternative M Tec Steering wheel small badge/sticker
- Replies: 5
- Views: 681
WANTED: Alternative M Tec Steering wheel small badge/sticker
Hello, Ive been trawling the net for a sticker/badge to replace the ///M one on the bottom of my steering wheel. Since my Z is not an ///M, and it appears I must suffer from Obsessive–compulsive personality disorder, I would like to replace it. I cant seem to find any alternatives....any help would ...
- Mon 04 Aug, 2014 09:34
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: CLEAR HEADLIGHT INDICATOR LENS SETS - £48. All incl.
- Replies: 66
- Views: 14285
Re: CLEAR HEADLIGHT INDICATOR LENS SETS - £48. All incl.
Tell me about itSouthernboy wrote: it's certainly heaps cheaper than the complete OEM headlight units.
I bought complete ones last year, If only I had a little more patience
- Sun 03 Aug, 2014 12:32
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: CLEAR HEADLIGHT INDICATOR LENS SETS - £48. All incl.
- Replies: 66
- Views: 14285
Re: CLEAR HEADLIGHT INDICATOR LENS SETS - £48. All incl.
Fantastic result Barry
- Sat 26 Jul, 2014 01:38
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: WANTED - Z3M Chrome Heater Rings!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 883
Re: WANTED - Z3M Chrome Heater Rings!
I found them, 4 of them.
Just need to make sure they'll fit your console, as the holes vary between Z's as I found out
Just need to make sure they'll fit your console, as the holes vary between Z's as I found out
- Fri 25 Jul, 2014 20:07
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: WANTED - Z3M Chrome Heater Rings!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 883
Re: WANTED - Z3M Chrome Heater Rings!
yes internal diameterLuke2015 wrote:I d as in diameter? ?
- Fri 25 Jul, 2014 18:00
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: WANTED - Z3M Chrome Heater Rings!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 883
Re: WANTED - Z3M Chrome Heater Rings!
Ive got a set somewhere, might take some finding but PM me what I.D you need and I'll get back to you
- Fri 25 Jul, 2014 17:58
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: CLEAR HEADLIGHT INDICATOR LENS SETS - £48. All incl.
- Replies: 66
- Views: 14285
- Fri 25 Jul, 2014 17:52
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Adjust bumper position
- Replies: 3
- Views: 342
- Fri 25 Jul, 2014 16:51
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Convert Orange Indicators
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3057
Re: Convert Orange Indicators
They look great. Its fantastic that you have taken the time to research and subsequently provide clear lenses for the Z3 masses albeit too late for me as I bought whole light units :head: I must admit I always look forward to seeing the latest Z3 parts inventions and creations from Southernboy Indus...
- Tue 22 Jul, 2014 10:58
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: A wider rear wheel arch protector?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 516
Re: A wider rear wheel arch protector?
Try make your own...
Cheapest I could find, quality is good too:-
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004 ... UTF8&psc=1
Cheapest I could find, quality is good too:-
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004 ... UTF8&psc=1
- Sun 20 Jul, 2014 12:21
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Lost power - High revs
- Replies: 4
- Views: 893
Re: Lost power - High revs
Exactly the same happened to me on the motorway, car would rev but no power and wouldn't go more than 40mph. My problem was that I had a k&n Apollo induction kit fitted. I floored the car and instantly lost power after 90mph. I limped home, lifted the bonnet to find that the ribbed aluminium air...
- Sun 20 Jul, 2014 11:06
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Washer part
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1500
Re: Washer part
It's a non return valve
- Mon 14 Jul, 2014 08:31
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: scumbag keying door and bonnet
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2137
Re: scumbag keying door and bonnet
Sorry to hear this...it's happened to me and I know how annoying it is. I only wish it was possible to find the culprit, pin them down, take their pride and joy which will probably be their phone, place it in front of one of zeds tyres then proceed to drive back and forth over it until the desired f...
- Fri 11 Jul, 2014 16:33
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Southernboy's SCARAB II journal.
- Replies: 133
- Views: 25738
Re: Southernboy's SCARAB II journal.
Indeed
I've got some 100% liquid lanolin here that I've not used yet....
Do you have to buff it off or does it soak and dissapear?
I've got some 100% liquid lanolin here that I've not used yet....
Do you have to buff it off or does it soak and dissapear?
- Fri 11 Jul, 2014 16:29
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: bulbs
- Replies: 11
- Views: 974
Re: bulbs
Really? Mine only light up blue on full beam, there's nothing on low beamSouthernboy wrote:....also, the headlights are illuminated at the top of the instrument cluster... Amber when on Low beam, and Blue when on high beam....
- Fri 11 Jul, 2014 16:25
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Southernboy's SCARAB II journal.
- Replies: 133
- Views: 25738
Re: Southernboy's SCARAB II journal.
It looks very nice and very nice choice of red I have decided to add a matt sealant to my seats even though scuffmaster states it has sealant built in. I think its best to have that added protection.....but will I have to give up my newly found E45 addiction if I seal the seats? I'm away for a week ...