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by sirius-c
Thu 27 Nov, 2014 16:29
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: How much space do I need
Replies: 12
Views: 2370

Re: How much space do I need

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by sirius-c
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 ...
by sirius-c
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 ...
by sirius-c
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?
by sirius-c
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...
by sirius-c
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.
by sirius-c
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
by sirius-c
Sat 27 Sep, 2014 15:20
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Tank range
Replies: 41
Views: 6875

Re: Tank range

18mpg from my 2.8 Image
by sirius-c
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:
sirius-c wrote:do you still have the windscreen to soft top rubber seal as photo'd above?
Yes

How much inc p&p?



Hi Andy,

How much?

Cheers
by sirius-c
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:
sirius-c wrote:do you still have the windscreen to soft top rubber seal as photo'd above?
Yes

How much inc p&p?
by sirius-c
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?
by sirius-c
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?
by sirius-c
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
by sirius-c
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...
by sirius-c
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
by sirius-c
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...
by sirius-c
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 !!!!! :D :D

:thumb:
by sirius-c
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...
by sirius-c
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.
by sirius-c
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 :shock:
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 :D
by sirius-c
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?
by sirius-c
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.

Davejue1 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!! :D

Cheers
Dave
That floor mat made me feel better :oops:
by sirius-c
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! :D


PS: That's a really nice red and the clear lenses look fantastic :thumb:
by sirius-c
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
by sirius-c
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...
by sirius-c
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...
by sirius-c
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
by sirius-c
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.

Southernboy 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.
Can i be cheeky and ask for a copy of the guide for future info? pwweease :wink:
by sirius-c
Thu 07 Aug, 2014 20:29
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Front bumper for sale
Replies: 14
Views: 1894

Re: Front bumper for sale

Southernboy wrote:..... all front bumpers are the same - except the M bumpers look a little different. :wink:
I always thought the 1.9's were different? hence why the front splitters on fleabay would only fit a 1.9 :rtm:
by sirius-c
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?
by sirius-c
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 ...
by sirius-c
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.

Southernboy wrote: it's certainly heaps cheaper than the complete OEM headlight units. :D
Tell me about it :head:
I bought complete ones last year, If only I had a little more patience :roll:
by sirius-c
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
by sirius-c
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!

Luke2015 wrote:I d as in diameter? ?
yes internal diameter
by sirius-c
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
by sirius-c
Fri 25 Jul, 2014 17:52
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Adjust bumper position
Replies: 3
Views: 342

Re: Adjust bumper position

Mike Fishwick wrote:
Image

At least it can't be as bad as this chap found!
A bit of good 'ol T-cut on that should do the trick! not the general one, but some of that magic silver T-Cut
by sirius-c
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...
by sirius-c
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
by sirius-c
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...
by sirius-c
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
by sirius-c
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...
by sirius-c
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 :D

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?
by sirius-c
Fri 11 Jul, 2014 16:29
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: bulbs
Replies: 11
Views: 974

Re: bulbs

Southernboy wrote:....also, the headlights are illuminated at the top of the instrument cluster... Amber when on Low beam, and Blue when on high beam.... :wink:
Really? Mine only light up blue on full beam, there's nothing on low beam
by sirius-c
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 ...