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by oakley6691
Fri 07 Jul, 2006 12:14
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Meaning of Life ????
Replies: 28
Views: 1624

flyingalexf68 wrote:
Thats nice muppet. I've been driving my girlfriends dad to work for the last week as it's on my way. He won't let me put the roof down. Just moans about the wind or the sun on his bald head or something else. He's only 60. :(
Have you told him walking is good for him :evil:
by oakley6691
Thu 06 Jul, 2006 10:41
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Loose Change...
Replies: 6
Views: 731

i wish i'd find some money in mine, the only person that goes in the passengers seat is my girlfriend, and i've yet to go out with her when she's got money....... :( her favourite line....."I didn't think i'd need any"....we're going for a night out, of course you need some money :evil: I'...
by oakley6691
Wed 05 Jul, 2006 13:04
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Lets cut them in half and make a Z34!
Replies: 35
Views: 3799

Re: Lets cut them in half and make a Z34!

Didn't know where to put this thread but here it is. Thought we needed a fun topic after all the heated talks recently. So, I prefer the front of the Z3 but the back of the Z4. Circular saw and some super glue and we get the Z34? I don't have photoshop at work but I am sure it would look good. No? ...
by oakley6691
Tue 04 Jul, 2006 12:42
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Which wax is best
Replies: 55
Views: 9668

i've ordered some as well......

Did you use a cleaner first to get the old wax/polish of or did you go straight on with the Harly's?

And also do use a normal cotton cloth or a microfibre cloth?

Cheers :D

and i've ordered some of this.....
http://www.zdouk.com/detail.aspx?ID=86 :wink:
by oakley6691
Tue 04 Jul, 2006 12:38
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Hideous, even if you're from Wales.....
Replies: 7
Views: 985

Re: Hideous, even if you're from Wales.....

Is it just me or is this the ugliest Z3 wind deflector ever....... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Genuine-BMW-Z3-Red-Dragon-Wind-Deflector-Very-Rare_W0QQitemZ4652503701QQcategoryZ10374QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Dave L did anyone see how much it made.....you can buy a brand new genuine BMW, delivered for less than...
by oakley6691
Tue 04 Jul, 2006 11:25
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Meaning of Life ????
Replies: 28
Views: 1624

Last summer i found myself driving alone at dawn with the sun breaking over the horizon, green cypress forest mountain on my left, deep blue sea on my right, roof down, Z growling through the gear changes in the twisty mountain road, lungs full of clean cool air, heart pumping and beating strongly,...
by oakley6691
Mon 03 Jul, 2006 22:41
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Loss of Power......intermittent ?????
Replies: 14
Views: 1460

Throttle position sensor doesn't bring the ECU light on. Most of the things I'd have thought would be logged by the fault codes though. In fact, there's not a great deal that does bring the ECU light on from memory... I'm beginning to think you might have an issue with your cat. I had a V6 Mondeo s...
by oakley6691
Mon 03 Jul, 2006 14:12
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Blue Z3 Sat 1st July Invereray
Replies: 1
Views: 652

Re: Blue Z3 Sat 1st July Invereray

[quote="skelters"]Got a smile put on my face on Saturday (Portugal Day as it's now known in Scotland)
quote]


Ronaldo Day here in wales.... :wink:


Only joking i'm a Liverpool fan so i was gutted for some of the Enland players
by oakley6691
Mon 03 Jul, 2006 14:07
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Loss of Power......intermittent ?????
Replies: 14
Views: 1460

SpunkyM wrote I think if I were you I would illiminate the throttle position sensor first, although I have to say I would have expected that to bring the ECU light on (ECU looks for bad, open circuit or short circuit values on the TPS). It may just be a little noisey or contaminated with dirt but yo...
by oakley6691
Mon 03 Jul, 2006 11:22
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Loss of Power......intermittent ?????
Replies: 14
Views: 1460

I had exactly same problem, turned out to be the throttle body cover, apparently some sensor has gone. Price £170 + Labour They also replaced 2 faulty cylinder coils at the same time, not sure what relevance they had with respect to the loss of power though. I'm hoping my mate at the BMW dealer can...
by oakley6691
Sun 02 Jul, 2006 22:35
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Loss of Power......intermittent ?????
Replies: 14
Views: 1460

I had the same problem when feathering the throttle at a constant motorway speed, the car would jolt and lose power and then pickup again. Having my tappets adjusted cured this. there's no jolting at all, it's as if i de-accelerate ready to stop, touch the throttle and it's back to normal, no miss-...
by oakley6691
Sun 02 Jul, 2006 21:27
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Loss of Power......intermittent ?????
Replies: 14
Views: 1460

I've heard of crank position sensors going, throttle bodies and a number of other electrical maladies (coils etc). Suggest a quick visit to a friendly local independent to get the ECU fault codes looked at, if there's nothing more obvious. Get it fixed and don't let it spoil the summer fun! we have...
by oakley6691
Sun 02 Jul, 2006 18:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Loss of Power......intermittent ?????
Replies: 14
Views: 1460

Loss of Power......intermittent ?????

Nice drive this afternoon, but i started having a little problem, when i was driving at a constant speed of say 70mph the car would suddenly lose power, it was like i had lifted my foot of the accelerator, but as soon as i did accelerate either way it cleared, this was happening more towards the end...
by oakley6691
Sun 02 Jul, 2006 08:30
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Uber Styling's Z3 Revealed
Replies: 29
Views: 3000

I like the girls......i mean the interior :oops:
by oakley6691
Fri 30 Jun, 2006 09:57
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Staw Poll, Need Your Advice M Gills
Replies: 79
Views: 6423

...just to make you guys sick.... I got mine from Ebay... and a VERY lucky price :P :P http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4644449418&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2Fsearch%2Fsearch.dll%3Fcgiurl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fcgi.ebay.co.uk%252Fws%252F%26fkr%3D1%26from%3DR8%...
by oakley6691
Fri 30 Jun, 2006 09:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Its Friday, weekend starts here.
Replies: 35
Views: 2904

Re: Its Friday, weekend starts here.

So ive got today off so we can drive up to Liverpool via some retail fashion place she's found (expense), tonite we're off to see Australian Pink Floyd, the best tribute band around. Plus a few beers. Saturday, lay in, breakfast at the hotel, leisurely wander round Liverpool, drive home Saturday ni...
by oakley6691
Thu 29 Jun, 2006 11:29
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: ///M wanted soon
Replies: 9
Views: 715

Oakley I get in the Wheatsheaf most fridays. Don't really like many of the other pubs especially the "Lion" and the "George". I'm way too old for them. However, no matter how drunk I am I will NEVER eat kebab meat. What the hell is that stuff about :shock: :shock: . PS - My PC c...
by oakley6691
Thu 29 Jun, 2006 11:00
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: ///M wanted soon
Replies: 9
Views: 715

Re: Not difficult

JontyP wrote:to get drunk in Sandbach. Small town with quite a few pubs :D :D :D . Lifes not all bad then :wink: :wink: .

it's a good night out, start in the wheatsheaf and usually end up in the kebab shop :bawl: ...eat anything when ur drunk
by oakley6691
Thu 29 Jun, 2006 10:23
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: ///M wanted soon
Replies: 9
Views: 715

Re: ///M wanted soon

off topic....my mate lives in Sandbach, i was up there a few weeks ago, he playes rugby up there.....nice area


got drunk there a few times :wink:
by oakley6691
Mon 26 Jun, 2006 11:34
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 paint - clear coat?
Replies: 2
Views: 1390

Re: Z1 paint - clear coat?

I was surprised to find the Top Red paint on my Z1 appears to have a clear coat; this is based upon using a mild polish and getting no stain on the polishing cloth. Other red German cars that I've owned of that era quickly stained the polishing cloths. Any comments? I think the Germans were one of ...
by oakley6691
Sat 24 Jun, 2006 15:10
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Stainless steel caliper clips ????
Replies: 20
Views: 1262

sundaydriver wrote:Thanks for that Mike and sorry to oakley6691 for asking off-topic questions :wink:

don't be sorry it's all good stuff..... :rtm:
by oakley6691
Fri 23 Jun, 2006 09:52
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Poor Boxster
Replies: 36
Views: 3287

My friend is considering a boxster with the small engine, should I reccomend he drive a zed before he does? I would try the Z3's first, we had a 2.5 boxster here in work for a while, i'd borrow it for the odd weekend, it had stunning 18" rims and it was in that nice light/mid blue, the car loo...
by oakley6691
Thu 22 Jun, 2006 14:20
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Stainless Steel Braided Brake Hose Kit
Replies: 9
Views: 987

flyingalexf68 wrote: Have you upgraded the discs and pads? Again, you would need to this to get the benefit of the hoses.
No i haven't changed the discs, but i have fitted Mintex pads as they were excellent value, but i was more thinking towards the looks rather than brake performance, but thought i'd ask anyway.
by oakley6691
Thu 22 Jun, 2006 12:11
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Brake Pad Warning Light...
Replies: 4
Views: 603

i fitted Mintex MDB1538 to mine and they seem as good braking as the original, but with less dust, cost just 19.98 (trade)...bargain has they do have the anti sqeel pad on the rear of the pads.
by oakley6691
Thu 22 Jun, 2006 09:25
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Bad Crash Z4
Replies: 3
Views: 635

Bad Crash Z4

http://www.wreckedexotics.com/newphotos ... _001.shtml


It states Z4, i could only confirm by the alloys :?
by oakley6691
Thu 22 Jun, 2006 07:34
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Stainless Steel Braided Brake Hose Kit
Replies: 9
Views: 987

Apart from looking cool, has anyone fitted these and found that braking had improved :?:
by oakley6691
Wed 21 Jun, 2006 22:04
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Chrome Tail Pipes
Replies: 9
Views: 1335

Re: Chrome Tail Pipes

I bought these on Ebay but they do not fit my 2.2, has anyone else tried fitting these at all ? I bought a set of those from BMW and they cost around £25 (Pair) so not much of a deal on Ebay, but they were tight fitting and i used a soft rubber mallet to gently knock them on, if you think yours are...
by oakley6691
Wed 21 Jun, 2006 21:59
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Stainless Steel Braided Brake Hose Kit
Replies: 9
Views: 987

Stainless Steel Braided Brake Hose Kit

Anyone know where i can i can get the above for my 2002 2.2 Sport :?:
by oakley6691
Wed 21 Jun, 2006 21:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Sport Pack
Replies: 22
Views: 2354

Kipper wrote:
I suppose I could call the dealer, dya think they would tell me if I don't use them for servicing?
call in to a BMW parts dept. and smile :D at the guy working there and ask him for a spec. print out on your car, if it's on a private plate give him the chassis number.....that's what i did
by oakley6691
Wed 21 Jun, 2006 10:20
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Sport Pack
Replies: 22
Views: 2354

flyingalexf68 wrote:No. Mine has the clear indicator lenses, but a red middle brake light. I must see if they're available from a dealer.
I Have seen these for sale on Ebay or quite cheap from Euro parts.
by oakley6691
Tue 20 Jun, 2006 22:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Sport Pack
Replies: 22
Views: 2354

Re: Sport Pack

I am looking to buy a Z3 and wondered if anyone can tell me what was included in the Sport Pack. Is it worth having? :?: . I have the 2.2 with the ///M pack, it has the ///M suspension, gear knob and steering wheel, and mine also has slip diff, but i'm not sure if that's part of the pack or an extr...
by oakley6691
Sun 18 Jun, 2006 19:28
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: O/T - Hayfever
Replies: 19
Views: 1764

i get terrible hay fever, a load of us has spent the weekend down West Wales and on Friday my nose was blocked and my eyes running, my mate gave me a hay fever tablet from Tesco on Sat and Sun morning and on both day i was fine, normally tablets are useless, they cost him 98p for 7 tablets, and they...
by oakley6691
Thu 15 Jun, 2006 08:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Staw Poll, Need Your Advice M Gills
Replies: 79
Views: 6423

excellent stuff mate! i may well look to that very soon. make sure you give us a picture of your delicious Z3 with those awesome, awesome wheels and the gills! Me envyous!! As soon as i get them, i'll be getting our body shop to paint them and i'll fit them as soon as the paint is dry and post a pi...
by oakley6691
Wed 14 Jun, 2006 21:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Service intervals?
Replies: 12
Views: 989

Perhaps as your car is a facelift it has the later Service Indicator?

well BMW is still new to me, so i have to go by what i'm told, so i hope the BMW dealer is right :?:
by oakley6691
Wed 14 Jun, 2006 21:34
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Service intervals?
Replies: 12
Views: 989

I was told by my Indi that fuel consumption is not connected to the green lights going out, purely on a mileage basis. He said that on the later 3 series etc after the E36 they adopted a service indicator which took into account mileage/fuel consumption. i phoned my local dealer when i bought the c...
by oakley6691
Wed 14 Jun, 2006 14:58
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: When it all goes wrong
Replies: 5
Views: 582

Paul.Stuhlfelder wrote:This the one with the smashed disk?


Painful :o

Yes...he thinks that's what caused the crash, but who knows? :puzzle:
by oakley6691
Wed 14 Jun, 2006 14:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: When it all goes wrong
Replies: 5
Views: 582

When it all goes wrong

Thought this was interesting http://www.lambounfall.de/indexe.html Car: 2004 Lamborghini Murcielago Description: This is one of the worst Murcielago wrecks ever! The story behind it is very interesting. The owner is terribly upset because the car suddenly veered off to the right on a straight, dry r...
by oakley6691
Wed 14 Jun, 2006 10:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Bmw Z3 2.8 /2.2/2.5/3.0 Supercharger Kit
Replies: 6
Views: 2456

Oxford_gruen_II wrote:What would that do to your insurance quote? :shock:

Nothing as i would never fit one, just asking
by oakley6691
Wed 14 Jun, 2006 10:33
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Failed MOT
Replies: 5
Views: 1523

Boysie wrote:Hi oakley6691

Sorry a bit off topic
I know its been said before
but I do love the colour of your car

Ray
Well I can't hear that enough, so many people have come on to me to say the same.....cheers :D
by oakley6691
Wed 14 Jun, 2006 10:12
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Failed MOT
Replies: 5
Views: 1523

I'd agree with you there but the issue of paying twice for an MOT has only been a problem since computerization of the MOT system, before when the garage did a retest they would just check the failure to see if it's been done, now they have to log on to a computer and do a half or full test dependin...
by oakley6691
Tue 13 Jun, 2006 23:10
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Bmw Z3 2.8 /2.2/2.5/3.0 Supercharger Kit
Replies: 6
Views: 2456

Bmw Z3 2.8 /2.2/2.5/3.0 Supercharger Kit

Anyone seen one of these fitted?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-Z3-E36-M3-SUP ... dZViewItem
by oakley6691
Tue 13 Jun, 2006 22:28
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Staw Poll, Need Your Advice M Gills
Replies: 79
Views: 6423

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... AMEWA%3AIT

djrobbier


I bought the kit
by oakley6691
Tue 13 Jun, 2006 14:47
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Staw Poll, Need Your Advice M Gills
Replies: 79
Views: 6423

so what if the gills are for the ///M. alot of people here have E46 M3 evo rims on their Z, does that make them posers? what about ///M steering wheel and gear knobs on the sport package Zeds? "so what if they came from the factory, your car still isn't an ///M." now how would you feel if...
by oakley6691
Tue 13 Jun, 2006 14:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Best oil to use for my 3.0i?
Replies: 6
Views: 473

well i'm with BMW on this one, I've been recommended the Castrol Edge by both of our oil suppliers, they have both been to see tests on the different oils that break down under certain heats and uses and the SLX II Longlife as it was called then passes every test and didn't break down for a long time.
by oakley6691
Tue 13 Jun, 2006 14:07
Forum: Performance
Topic: brake discs/pads
Replies: 6
Views: 1547

well chuffed :D as i've stripped my brakes for a paint job on my calipers and discs, i thought i'd fit new front pads the same time, phoned my mate in BMW parts and quoted me around the £42(trade price), but i phoned other of our suppliers and asked if he had a pad with slightly less dust, he recomm...
by oakley6691
Tue 13 Jun, 2006 06:33
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: TVR's?
Replies: 32
Views: 4529

about a years ago i was a phone call away from buying a TVR, But the same day my mate wrote off his Griffith in a nasty accident, he'd owned the car for 6 years and it still caught him out on a dry day, i then found out Insurance assessors have a nickname for the TVR's, "The Widow Makers" ...
by oakley6691
Mon 12 Jun, 2006 21:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Help with repair please!!!! :(
Replies: 5
Views: 692

the more i look at the picture the more it looks worse than it is, a big dent on single skin panel is not the end of the world, but if that had been a bonnet or a boot lid it would certainly need replacing....Good Luck I bet when you take it for a quote the estimator will be shaking his head, rubbin...
by oakley6691
Mon 12 Jun, 2006 21:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Help with repair please!!!! :(
Replies: 5
Views: 692

Thankyou! :D Don't suppose you know worse case how much a replace and re-spray is? :D :D :D I would have thought if a replacement panel has to be fitted you'd be looking at £1200-£1500, but don't quote me as this guess work as i don't know the panel price or the correct labour times for fitting the...
by oakley6691
Mon 12 Jun, 2006 20:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Help with repair please!!!! :(
Replies: 5
Views: 692

i can't confirm it with the boys from work but i think it could be repaired (a big repair though), i don't know the exact price but i would have thought £300-£400 (ish) if it can be repaired.

a photo from further away would give me more idea.
by oakley6691
Mon 12 Jun, 2006 12:56
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Is it worth buying a hard top for the zed
Replies: 46
Views: 4485

Craig. wrote:I've never been to Abercrave but I bet it has some nice roads to take the zed out for a spin, by the way your zed looks superb and I love the colour.

Thank you very much for your comments, the roads are great from here up and around the Brecon Beacons....you should try them

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