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by peter2b
Mon 21 Aug, 2017 19:10
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Time to treat her- recommend me a mop/polish guy!
Replies: 2
Views: 1375

Re: Time to treat her- recommend me a mop/polish guy!

I use autoglim polish after a good wash
peterz3
by peter2b
Sun 20 Aug, 2017 18:40
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: MOT concern
Replies: 13
Views: 5857

Re: MOT concern

last year I had a winter check from my local bmw garage £25 they found worn from rubber bushes, rusty fuel tank straps, and a small spot of rust on a brake pipe , worn front brake discs, plus I got afree bmw umbrella, I think they hoped I would use them for the repairs but as I'm lucky to have a man...
by peter2b
Sat 12 Aug, 2017 08:42
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: ZEDfest 2017
Replies: 7
Views: 8372

Re: ZEDfest 2017

hope to get there on the Sunday had a great time last year
peterz3,
by peter2b
Wed 09 Aug, 2017 19:51
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 411469

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

snap that's what I did when I had 2 new tyres fitted the garage must have damaged both when they fitted the tyres only noticed that they were very loose when I got home when one fell out went back to complain ,but no not us, must have been damaged before we did the tyres or when you got home, guess ...
by peter2b
Tue 08 Aug, 2017 19:56
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: blue z3 Lodmore lane
Replies: 0
Views: 3548

blue z3 Lodmore lane

on the way to pick up my wife in her black merc a blue z3 pulled over to let me pass on Lodmore lane ,cheers
peterz3
by peter2b
Sat 05 Aug, 2017 19:19
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Head light switch fault
Replies: 4
Views: 2311

Re: Head light switch fault

I had the same type of thing ended up getting a new switch
peterz3
by peter2b
Sat 05 Aug, 2017 15:59
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 411469

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

just got 2 new rubber bits that fit on the back on my hard top(old ones had gone rock hard) picking them up from the bmw garage in shrewsbury on Wednesday only £5 also a new key (I've only got 1 key at the moment ) nice chap gave me a discount so it was ONLY £145
peterz3
by peter2b
Sun 23 Jul, 2017 14:39
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: w reg blue z3 3 ltr lidles
Replies: 2
Views: 3804

w reg blue z3 3 ltr lidles

just stopped off at lidles Middlewich nice 3ltr blue z3 parked near me
peterz3
by peter2b
Thu 20 Jul, 2017 19:53
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: new z3 seen
Replies: 0
Views: 3543

new z3 seen

unusual light blue z3 top down seen tonight on my way home from shrewsbury, quite often I see the same silver z3 a white z4 and a black z4 going the other way each day on my way into and out of shrewsbury they must live in shrewsbury and work new castle way
peterz3
by peter2b
Sun 16 Jul, 2017 09:31
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Headlamp and Steering Wheel
Replies: 3
Views: 1670

Re: Headlamp and Steering Wheel

I'm up for the head light I'm in Cheshire so could meet up
peterz3
by peter2b
Sun 16 Jul, 2017 09:26
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Boot Leak finding
Replies: 18
Views: 7784

Re: Boot Leak finding

I'm using a place near Stoke as that's just up the road from where I live new top is about £650 having it done in august
I had thought of the other place down near Croydon but that's a 3-5 hr trip each way with fuel wear and tear toll fee etc
peterz3
by peter2b
Sat 15 Jul, 2017 17:57
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Picked up my new-to-me Z3 yesterday and it rained overnight...
Replies: 4
Views: 2964

Re: Picked up my new-to-me Z3 yesterday and it rained overnight...

ditto I use a bike inertube patch to fix mine
peterz3
by peter2b
Sat 15 Jul, 2017 17:55
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Help with some fault codes
Replies: 6
Views: 3349

Re: Help with some fault codes

as Del said check the inlet hose after the maf sensor there are 2 small hoses mine had the same and found there was a split sorted (thanks Robert t)
peterz3
by peter2b
Sat 15 Jul, 2017 17:51
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Boot Leak finding
Replies: 18
Views: 7784

Re: Boot Leak finding

I've just found out that the rear window n/s is leaking on the zip seam ,it drips onto the mat behind the passenger's seat then finds it's way into the boot , yours might the same
peterz3
just as well I'm getting a new soft top fitted next month
by peter2b
Fri 07 Jul, 2017 10:20
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: silver z3 Shawbury
Replies: 1
Views: 3457

silver z3 Shawbury

on my way home last afternoon I passed a z3 silver with the black top up , in this heat must have had aircon
peterz3
by peter2b
Mon 03 Jul, 2017 20:18
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Are Z3's getting rare?
Replies: 12
Views: 6391

Re: Are Z3's getting rare?

any one know how many 2.2's are out there as swmbo might be looking for one later this year
peterz3
by peter2b
Wed 28 Jun, 2017 19:52
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Europe breakdown cover
Replies: 7
Views: 2551

Re: Europe breakdown cover

must have got things the wrong way arround when I got home we did 2565 miles in total fuel cost about £280 + 1 ltr of oil ( I think I might stay in Andorra fuel cost €1.05/ ltr)
not bad for a 15 year old
peterz3
by peter2b
Fri 23 Jun, 2017 07:59
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 411469

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

cheers for your tips
peterz3
by peter2b
Tue 20 Jun, 2017 17:53
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 411469

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

a new (second hand) mesh screen off eBay it came of a 1998 z3 but for the life of me I can't find out how to fit the thing it is a ome one ,at each end of the frame there is a metal rod about 2" long the looks like it should fit into holes, my first thought was they went In to the hard top moun...
by peter2b
Sun 18 Jun, 2017 17:00
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: French toad trip
Replies: 5
Views: 2287

Re: French toad trip

final milage 2525 miles bit more that I thought at first but I have to admit my z3 is the first car both me and my wife have found very comphy easy to drive on long trips as some times we were doing 3-400 k between night stops only time we could have the top down was first thing in the morning till ...
by peter2b
Fri 16 Jun, 2017 20:43
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: French toad trip
Replies: 5
Views: 2287

French toad trip

Our last night in france, started from home week last Thursday 1st night in Le Mans, then limoges, onto Cahors to Andorra over to Carcassonne on to to Millau be carfully as the peage costs €10 if comming from the south next exit to the town is 100 yds after you pay, next stop Bourges now for the las...
by peter2b
Mon 12 Jun, 2017 19:16
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: 1st z3 seen in france
Replies: 3
Views: 4136

Re: 1st z3 seen in france

seen 3 z3's so far on out road trip but only 1 waved 2 silver and one black done 1100 miles so far ,
peterz3
by peter2b
Sat 10 Jun, 2017 17:32
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: 1st z3 seen in france
Replies: 3
Views: 4136

1st z3 seen in france

just seen a silver z3 going arround the other side of a roundabout about 50 south of Le Mons today on my way to limoges got a nice wave hope they saw ours
peterz3
by peter2b
Mon 05 Jun, 2017 20:58
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Fuel quantity scare!
Replies: 4
Views: 2337

Re: Fuel quantity scare!

I would have gone there my self but it was my apprenticeship reunion on Sunday but I'm going to the august show, see you there
peterz3
by peter2b
Fri 02 Jun, 2017 18:38
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Europe breakdown cover
Replies: 7
Views: 2551

Re: Europe breakdown cover

first stop Le Mans, then limoges, off to Andorra, swmbo wants to see a couple of places on the way to millou viaduct then make our way back to the UK 10 days all told and about 2600km should be fun
peterz3
by peter2b
Fri 02 Jun, 2017 09:26
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Europe breakdown cover
Replies: 7
Views: 2551

Re: Europe breakdown cover

all sorted AXA do one for 6-10 days £78 so now sorted for my zed's trip arround France
peter z3
by peter2b
Fri 02 Jun, 2017 08:09
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Europe breakdown cover
Replies: 7
Views: 2551

Re: Europe breakdown cover

I've tried adding to my insurance but they don't do euro cover for cars over 15 years old found anothercheep one but they don't do cars under 20 years old,
never mind I will keep looking
by peter2b
Thu 01 Jun, 2017 20:51
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Europe breakdown cover
Replies: 7
Views: 2551

Europe breakdown cover

I'm planning to take my zed to france next week i know she is in good condition but I would like to get cover whilst I'm over there so far I've had quotes of £130+ or sorry we don't do cars over 15 years old any one found anything a bit cheeper for a 10 day trip
peterz3
by peter2b
Thu 01 Jun, 2017 18:27
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 411469

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

got a nice new BMW badge for the bonnet, when I took I the old one off there was 308Y233 stamped onto the bonnet under the badge , any one know what it stands for
peterz3
by peter2b
Thu 01 Jun, 2017 18:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Wax oil/undersealing
Replies: 12
Views: 4788

Re: Wax oil/undersealing

had my zed up on the car lift earlier this year found some rust on the fuel tank straps cleaned them up then coated them with Kurust and any other rusty bits then sprayed with waxol but it was very thick due to it being cold so I put the waxol bottle into a bucket of very hot water till it turned li...
by peter2b
Sat 27 May, 2017 16:45
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Helpful Tips?
Replies: 20
Views: 7590

Re: Helpful Tips?

as swmbo doesn't fancy having a flat tyre on her lap just had the new front tyres fitted with ultraseal £48 had this stuff in for 4 years now and no flats peterz3 I was a big supporter of Ultraseal, bear in mind that the gel does clump after a while and will need to be replaced. don't know how long...
by peter2b
Fri 26 May, 2017 17:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Replacement Key
Replies: 19
Views: 6345

Re: Replacement Key

I'm doing the same just waiting for a call back from a auto key chap in Cheshire
peterz3
by peter2b
Fri 26 May, 2017 17:36
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Helpful Tips?
Replies: 20
Views: 7590

Re: Helpful Tips?

as swmbo doesn't fancy having a flat tyre on her lap just had the new front tyres fitted with ultraseal £48 had this stuff in for 4 years now and no flats

peterz3
by peter2b
Wed 24 May, 2017 20:31
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Hard seats
Replies: 7
Views: 2356

Re: Hard seats

my z3 has m seats fit my rear end perfect and swmbo finds them cumphy
peterz3
by peter2b
Wed 24 May, 2017 20:26
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Another Royal fan
Replies: 2
Views: 1509

Re: Another Royal fan

looks very nice dare I ask how much?
peterz3
by peter2b
Tue 23 May, 2017 19:36
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 Replacement Side Marker lights fitted
Replies: 8
Views: 3905

Re: Z3 Replacement Side Marker lights fitted

I got mine from eBay , when I fitted them one side worked but not the other swapped them over both worked ???? yep they have to be inserted the correct way + and-
peterz3
by peter2b
Sun 21 May, 2017 20:19
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: 3 silver z3's in one go
Replies: 0
Views: 3471

3 silver z3's in one go

went to a classic car show today wish I'd gone in my zed as there were 3 other z3's there all silver 2 x 3ltr and 1 x1.9 all very smart
peterz3
by peter2b
Sun 14 May, 2017 19:23
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 Replacement Side Marker lights fitted
Replies: 8
Views: 3905

Re: Z3 Replacement Side Marker lights fitted

I fitted led bulbs in my side lights nice and bright
peterz3
by peter2b
Tue 02 May, 2017 20:38
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Replacement roofs
Replies: 5
Views: 1834

Re: Replacement roofs

depends on where you are when I did a rough cost it was about the same if I went down south or to the one near me , over 300 mile round trip 6 hrs or 1/2 hr 20 mile trip
peterz3
by peter2b
Thu 27 Apr, 2017 17:34
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 411469

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

was going to re tax on line but it would cost up to £12 more to do it so off to the post office in the morning
peterz3
by peter2b
Tue 25 Apr, 2017 18:35
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Inherited Z3
Replies: 24
Views: 8660

Re: Inherited Z3

just seen a post on face book about autoglim leather cleaner I've used it with good results
peterz3
by peter2b
Tue 25 Apr, 2017 17:40
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Inherited Z3
Replies: 24
Views: 8660

Re: Inherited Z3

as above the roof looks ok just clean and reproof, I would take the seats out as there might be a lot of water underneath , good clean the seats when out warm water and a nail brush let them dry out slowly not in front of a fire, then use a leather cream to rub in
peterz3
by peter2b
Fri 21 Apr, 2017 18:12
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 411469

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

Nice new MOT today
peterz3
by peter2b
Thu 20 Apr, 2017 22:52
Forum: Performance
Topic: Suspension Overhaul
Replies: 9
Views: 8156

Re: Suspension Overhaul

I ve just replaced both wishbones and track rods on my z3 as I had been advised some bits were worn when I had a level ii service done took about 2 hrs to do the lot, I jacked up the front (twin arm car lift) both front wheels off undid the 2 bolts at the back of the wish bone first ,then track rods...
by peter2b
Sun 16 Apr, 2017 15:14
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 411469

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

the drivers window has been playing up for some time so today I replaced the motor and lift mechanisms only took 1 hr now it goes up/down smoothly also polished the head lights as the mot chap said they were dim when he tested them
peterz3
by peter2b
Sat 15 Apr, 2017 13:49
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 411469

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

new front off side caliper (mot fail as it had stuck)
peterz3
by peter2b
Fri 14 Apr, 2017 19:35
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: steering judder c 50mph... occurring on and off
Replies: 36
Views: 12178

Re: steering judder c 50mph... occurring on and off

a new caliper sorted out my zed's vibration also the n/s wheel doesn't get warm any more
peterz3
by peter2b
Wed 12 Apr, 2017 20:43
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: lambda sensor
Replies: 5
Views: 2461

Re: lambda sensor

I had the same Robert T sorted it lambertta sensor on 1/2 showed a fault so did 3/4 and 5/6 all showin the same fault, reason small split in hose after the MAF sensor
peterz3
by peter2b
Wed 12 Apr, 2017 20:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Air Bag Reset Tool
Replies: 18
Views: 7247

Re: Air Bag Reset Tool

I had the same when I took out the passenger's seat I found a little dongle plugged into the seat sensor that had come loose pushed it back in ,sorted ,also I had the engine light come on Robert T helped me sort it out , after the MAF unit there are 2 small hoses that connect to the main intake hose...
by peter2b
Tue 11 Apr, 2017 11:54
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Not zeds but mgb's
Replies: 1
Views: 3454

Not zeds but mgb's

Western under lizard car show this week end
Peterz3