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Mon 16 May, 2005 19:01
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Bottom fallen out of the market just for Zs or everything?
Replies: 10
Views: 1597

I have just sold my partners 206 on there. Opted for the 2 weeks and one printed copy at £34.00. It took 10 days to sell (on the wednesday before the Thursday publication). Nevertheless, it was to virtually the first caller, but took 10 days for the first interest to be shown. When the mag came out,...
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Sun 15 May, 2005 19:36
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Car Covers
Replies: 8
Views: 1721

just remembered, it came from z3solutions.com
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Sun 15 May, 2005 19:34
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Car Covers
Replies: 8
Views: 1721

I have got a breathable custom fit cover made by a company called Noah. The unique thing about this is it has inbuilt ding protectors to protect the doors. I think you can only buy it in the sates.


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Fri 13 May, 2005 10:39
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Fed up with Fried Eggs?
Replies: 16
Views: 3492

When i did a white lens conversion on my 325i, i bought some silver bulbs off ebay. They were not as bright as the orange bulbs, and i suspect they were "professionally" painted orange bulbs. After a couple of months, the silver went dull. Maybe it was the paint. What paint did you use? tags
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Thu 12 May, 2005 10:23
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Is this price OK
Replies: 51
Views: 5415

Very nice fixer. Front end looks mean :evil: :twisted:
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Fri 06 May, 2005 11:29
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: M56 weekdays?
Replies: 4
Views: 1703

There can't be too many silver M's around manchester, let alone ones with hardtops, and that still have them on at this time of year. I noticed one in south manchester last week with a hard top. I was in my M...obviously with the top down 8-) 8-)
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Fri 06 May, 2005 11:18
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Phones and MP3s
Replies: 12
Views: 3839

I went down the aux-in route with a Kenwood Headunit that has Aux-in. I simply attach my phone which has Mp3's etc and select aux-in. It wont hold as many tracks as an ipod, but it serves my purpose. I also get the benefit of having the phone going through the aux-in, as well as sat nav etc etc...yo...
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Fri 22 Apr, 2005 09:23
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Roof down music...
Replies: 51
Views: 5573

Gotta admit, Summertime Jazzy Jeff gotta be the all-time best for me, especially the third chorus, something like.... then six o'clock rolls around you just finished wiping your car down it's time to cruise so you head to the summertime hangout it looks like a car show everybody come lookin real fin...
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Wed 20 Apr, 2005 10:51
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Does your M take on a different Zorst/engine noise when hot?
Replies: 3
Views: 526

:p :p :p
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Wed 20 Apr, 2005 10:11
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Does your M take on a different Zorst/engine noise when hot?
Replies: 3
Views: 526

Does your M take on a different Zorst/engine noise when hot?

I have noticed that when i first start up the M from cold, its quite plain in engine noise and exhaust noise. But after the engine gets hot, say 10 miles or so of driving, the engine / exhaust notes change. The exhaust emits a satisfying hum with a sweet-spot at about 1500rpm. Is this normal? My car...
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Tue 19 Apr, 2005 09:58
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: evening all
Replies: 5
Views: 690

On my previous Z3, 97 1.9, i had to flex the driver to get them in. But....i am not even sure i'll get the bag in the M, as i have the compressor thing in the way. Hmmmm...will have to experiment when i get home.
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Fri 15 Apr, 2005 13:56
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: First Car?
Replies: 43
Views: 4094

Gimlet....You must have some pictures of that one :D Mine was a Vauxhall Viva GL, gold, cost me 100quid and the gearstick would come off in your hand when changing gears. I remember when i thought i would service it......bought new plugs, took the old ones out, popped the new ones in.......i didn't ...
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Thu 14 Apr, 2005 13:15
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Group car insurance.
Replies: 31
Views: 13772

I am with First Alternative. I recently called them to ask what difference it would make to my policy if i add a Race Logic Traction control kit (although i already fitted it). At the same time, i explained that this mod wasto make the car safer etc....they came back and said i would need to pay an ...
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Tue 12 Apr, 2005 07:26
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: M *LUR movie
Replies: 24
Views: 2600

I have since found out that it is an AMP connector and AMP have sent me some drawings to confirm this. I have asked them for a price and min pack size. If they are expensive, i might try and scrounge a couple of samples.

I'l let you know if i get some.


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Mon 11 Apr, 2005 14:11
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: M *LUR movie
Replies: 24
Views: 2600

I just took a few pics of the connector before i send it back. Taken with the phone so hope you can see them. It should help what i was describing in my previous post.


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Mon 11 Apr, 2005 11:43
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: M *LUR movie
Replies: 24
Views: 2600

Jon....Before you do "unwire" it, i might have a solution. My TC was hardwired which meant the car can't be used when the TC is taken away. Makes for a tidier install in the ecu box, but a pain when you need to take the tc out (not that it would be in/out regularly). When i was having prob...
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Sat 09 Apr, 2005 20:22
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Best way to apply BMW touch-up paint??
Replies: 6
Views: 1858

Best way to apply BMW touch-up paint??

Whats the best method / conditions to apply the BMW touch-up paint and lacquer on an estoril blue Z?

thanks for your help
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Thu 07 Apr, 2005 09:23
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Wing mirror mount corrosion
Replies: 14
Views: 1616

So is this an item generally replaced under BMW warranty (which i dont have). Anybody had it resprayed / replaced?
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Wed 06 Apr, 2005 20:31
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Wing mirror mount corrosion
Replies: 14
Views: 1616

Wing mirror mount corrosion

Hi, Is anybody else seeing any "corrosion" (paint slightly bubbled) on the wing mirror mount. My car is a 98 estoril M. I did a quick search on this but came up with nothing. I am sure i remember reading up about this on an american site. Is it a recall? Had anybody else found thier mirror...
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Wed 06 Apr, 2005 18:57
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: Traction Control Failure....Advice needed! Fixed Now i think
Replies: 15
Views: 2031

****** Update ****** Finally...... I think i have now got somewhere with Racelogic (my fault the diagnosis has taken a while being away and stuff). Anyway, sent the TC unit back and that was working fine. Eventually i sent the adjuster back and the problem (we think) came clear. It looks like the ad...
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Tue 22 Mar, 2005 19:54
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Last-min weekend meet.......
Replies: 13
Views: 2864

Count me in on a Yorkshire cruise. Unfortunately for me, they have been too far north or too far south. Looking forward to the lakes though and something Yorkshire way would be nice.

:D


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Wed 16 Mar, 2005 17:26
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Aaarrghh.. Water in 8LUR's sump - S50 - warranty?
Replies: 16
Views: 1602

Jon......good to hear that you got your TC working. Not-so good the other news. I hope it all goes well. I don't have a BMW warranty, but i do have the Warranty Direct Gold policy.

My TC is still not fully working. I am sending it back to RL this week for testing.


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Mon 07 Mar, 2005 08:26
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: Traction Control Failure....Advice needed! Fixed Now i think
Replies: 15
Views: 2031

Hi Paul, thanks for the suggestion. I actually found a rpm signal from inside the loom which sits above the engine. Anybody else looking for a signal could use this. There is a cable box at the back of the engine, sits on top of the engine just behind and parrallel to the accellerator cable. Unclip ...
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Thu 03 Mar, 2005 15:12
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: Traction Control Failure....Advice needed! Fixed Now i think
Replies: 15
Views: 2031

Well..... feedback from race logic was the black wire. I undid 2 of the coils and saw that it looks like they all have 3 wires (same colours in each coil). I traced the black wires which then connect to the striped wires as you explained (tonycal). On racelogics advice, i tried the black, but now th...
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Thu 03 Mar, 2005 08:55
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: Traction Control Failure....Advice needed! Fixed Now i think
Replies: 15
Views: 2031

It looks like i am looking in the wrong place. The plug coils are under the "M Power" cover which is held down by 4 allan key bolts. Each plug has a coil with 3 wires attached. Its one of those that i need to tap into. I am thinking pin 2 from the attached diagram is ground. Can anybody wi...
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Wed 02 Mar, 2005 17:51
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: Traction Control Failure....Advice needed! Fixed Now i think
Replies: 15
Views: 2031

Ok.....well out of my depth here, anyway..... Trying to diagnose this fault, it has been suggested that i connect to the negative side of one of the spark plug cap coils :?: I don't even know where the spark plugs are. I had a guess and removed a plastic strip which reveals wires and i think i can s...
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Tue 01 Mar, 2005 19:41
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: Traction Control Failure....Advice needed! Fixed Now i think
Replies: 15
Views: 2031

**** update **** So, it turns out that it is not user error and may be a problem with the install. The same thing happened at the weekend. I have contacted Mike at race logic and sent him some real-time data. He thinks I am getting a bad rpm signal. He has made a suggestion which goes above my knowl...
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Sun 27 Feb, 2005 19:57
Forum: Performance
Topic: traction control on or off on snowy roads ?
Replies: 13
Views: 2201

i currently have a problem with mine that i am waiting for Racelogic to come back to me on. it seems like it works for 10-15 minutes, then stops working. thrn starts again, but usually next day. very strange. when it works though, it is very good. well worth the money.
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Thu 24 Feb, 2005 12:20
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Fitting Racelogic...
Replies: 29
Views: 2531

M 8LUR....With all these mods and extra wheels etc, what do you get upto in your ZM. Is it all purely track stuff? Are you racing it?

Always sounds interesting from your end.
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Thu 24 Feb, 2005 12:13
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Lakes VI: 20 - 22nd May 2005
Replies: 120
Views: 50323

Minglee2....cheadle as in Stoke or Manchester?
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Fri 18 Feb, 2005 08:46
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: Traction Control Failure....Advice needed! Fixed Now i think
Replies: 15
Views: 2031

I think this is sorted now. Had a call from Race Logic. Hooked up a notebook to the TC, but now everything seems ok. I have put this one down to "user error"


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Thu 17 Feb, 2005 21:47
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: What speed do ///M's rev? - Mine's blipping - FIXED!!!!
Replies: 20
Views: 2005

Good news for a change there Paul.
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Wed 16 Feb, 2005 21:11
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: Traction Control Failure....Advice needed! Fixed Now i think
Replies: 15
Views: 2031

Traction Control Failure....Advice needed! Fixed Now i think

Hi, I got my Race Logic Traction Control fitted at the weekend and git chance to have a play with it tonight. Mainly the Launch Control. On wet setting, it was set at about 4000 rpm. I know it was working as upon pressing the LC button and pressing the accellerator, the car only rev'ved to 4000 rpm....
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Wed 16 Feb, 2005 14:50
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: The Fuzz . . . wish I had that job :(
Replies: 13
Views: 1438

I think the police decals look awful on that car.
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Wed 16 Feb, 2005 14:47
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Hood cover??
Replies: 19
Views: 2246

i was browsing Z3 stuff on ebay and saw this one. Cheap at the moment. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=10374&item=4527831310&rd=1 I picked one up off there for 21.00 plus delivery. Not tried it yet. It looks stiffer than a beige one that i had on a 97 1.9. Also h...
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Wed 16 Feb, 2005 11:29
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Special Edition colour Mora on ebay, unusual colour
Replies: 9
Views: 1711

Special Edition colour Mora on ebay, unusual colour

Never see a Zee in this colour before.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 73654&rd=1
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Wed 16 Feb, 2005 08:05
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Mounting kit for an XDA IIs
Replies: 6
Views: 770

How much is the xdaII. Got a friend who keeps asking me if i can get him one.
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Tue 15 Feb, 2005 15:49
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Mounting kit for an XDA IIs
Replies: 6
Views: 770

I have an SPV M1000, similar to the xda, orange's equivalent. I have mounted mine like so viewtopic.php?t=4063
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Mon 14 Feb, 2005 14:21
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Fitting Racelogic...
Replies: 29
Views: 2531

As i said to Paul yesterday, my only critisism of the TC kit is the size of the box and the enormous knob on the front. I found it fits just above the ignition nicely (still looks ugly though), but i am toying with the idea of putting it on the opposite side. I checked my limits last night and they ...
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Mon 14 Feb, 2005 10:56
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Fitting Racelogic...
Replies: 29
Views: 2531

Dont you just hate it when that happens, sod's law.

Your car sounded rough yesterday. I hope they sort it for you quick. Looks like suitable weather is just round the corner. You don't wanto to be without the ///M then.
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Sun 13 Feb, 2005 21:22
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: mz3 side chrome gills for standard z3
Replies: 16
Views: 1750

Skillfull..... I bet you are sorry you asked now :head:

You could look at some alternatives on bmtown.com as well. I think they had some non-standard ones.
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Sun 13 Feb, 2005 21:17
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Fitting Racelogic...
Replies: 29
Views: 2531

Just got home after a detour in Bangor and Anglesey. Had a nice meal at a little pub/restaurant in Conwy called The Old White House. Many thanks to Paul for doing a grand job on the install. Very tidy. I think it took longer than we originally anticipated, but i think Paul is a bit of a perfectionis...
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Sat 12 Feb, 2005 19:07
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Fitting Racelogic...
Replies: 29
Views: 2531

Hi,


Maybe Paul can help with this one. He has fitted his already. I will know more tomorrow as well, as mine gets installed.

Will keep you posted.


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Fri 11 Feb, 2005 23:47
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Warranty Bargain! - PLEASE READ
Replies: 74
Views: 11170

I ot my policy documents today. Thanks to Roadster1 for organising the GB. Anyway.....it did not mention the Vanos anywhere. Graham (WD geezer) said it is covered, he also said the deal we have is for BMW to carry out any work and its the gold policy. Also, as a nice Brucie Bonus, you get 13 months ...
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Fri 11 Feb, 2005 23:36
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: tom tom 3 and checkpoint problems
Replies: 8
Views: 1326

I am running it fine on my SPV1000. This is PPC2003, but i think xdaIIs is windows Mobile second edition, effectively a newer version of what i have (it should let you go landscape as well as portrait). Thats why you may be seeing the error re: previous version etc.


Hope this helps.
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Thu 10 Feb, 2005 22:11
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: What speed do ///M's rev? - Mine's blipping - FIXED!!!!
Replies: 20
Views: 2005

Paul, still on for Sunday.


Whats a "real time fault"
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Thu 10 Feb, 2005 10:26
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: A pic of Tim ploughing though a ford on Spokey's Cruise
Replies: 19
Views: 3297

So, Spokey's runs are dirty then eh?? I'd never have guessed :P
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Thu 10 Feb, 2005 08:40
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: What speed do ///M's rev? - Mine's blipping - FIXED!!!!
Replies: 20
Views: 2005

Keep me posted please as to what Mike says.

Cheers.
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Thu 10 Feb, 2005 08:24
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: What speed do ///M's rev? - Mine's blipping - FIXED!!!!
Replies: 20
Views: 2005

Not sure what it all means to be honest with you. I wonder what Race Logic make of it? Are BMW fixing your car under warranty? I just signed up for the group buy Warranty Direct, and it does cover the Vanos, but will it be void if it goes wrong and the TC is the cause? Has anybody else had the TC fi...
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Wed 09 Feb, 2005 13:29
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: What speed do ///M's rev? - Mine's blipping - FIXED!!!!
Replies: 20
Views: 2005

Paul.... Did it happen before you had the race logic TC fitted? I only ask as coincidently, slickster22 has the same kit fitted.

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