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TitanTim

Tim, Sorry to resurrect this from the depths of the archive; how did you get on with your Roadster Solutions boot tidy? Would you recommend? Thanks, Chris Hi Chris, Yes been really pleased with mine, especially for storing smaller items which saves them rolling around the boot, http://s21.postimg.o...

TitanTim

There were 119 watchers though so who knows what the bidding would have got to. I know if it had sold I would have regretted it immensly. Tim. Probably the majority of those "watchers" were people on here and t'other place. It's incredible to think that such a low reserve would have got s...

TitanTim

Hello Tim, I see you ended your listing early as I was following it. What sort of figure were you hoping for? Regards BB Yeah I ended the Auction as I couldn't go through with it so have decided to keep the Zed. I'd set the reserve at 3800 which would have been a steal at that. Its very hard to put...

TitanTim

Thanks for that Tim. Just the sort of feedback I was looking for. I'd already read your thread and was impressed by the photos and the service you described. A vote for thesoftopshop :-) Mark No probs Mark, what I liked about Paul was his honesty as I wanted to replace the liner as well as the hood...

TitanTim

Hi folks It's getting time to get the hardtop off and I'm planning to replace the tired old hood with a nice new blue one. I'm considering using thesofttopshop and I'd appreciate any comments from folks who used them a while ago. How is the hood now you've lived with it for a while? Would you still...

TitanTim

I don't agree to be honest, adopting ones driving style makes no difference whatsoever with mine anyway. If there is some slack in the diff it will clonk no matter what. I can do fast/slow/gentle harsh clutch actions and gear changes and will still clonk to a degree. Its not loud or alarming but the...

TitanTim

Mine has clunked since I had the Zed at 21000 miles. I find it virtually dissapears in freezing weather, its never got any worse over 7 years. I had BMW check it over who found everything to be in tolerence. Changing the diff oil made no difference. I've known people to change the diff in the hope o...

TitanTim

For you all to drool at!

http://www.classicdriver.com/en/article ... orage-lair

Tim.

TitanTim

Good luck on getting anywhere near that for it, a decent 2.2 with lowish mileage your talking 4kish private lol. The problem with modifying cars is you will never get what you've shelled out on it.

Tim.

TitanTim

Thanks guys

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TitanTim

Looks great in the pics Tim, how does it look firsthand? Thanks Brian, its not 100% but not far off but considering how it was before I was quite surprised with the result. Theres no space to get behind it as too close the door edge so the only way was to use a glue puller. Shame really as the body...

TitanTim

Bit of an update, finally got around to getting the Zed looked at and quite pleased with the results for 75 quid.

Tim.

TitanTim

I would always go for a lower mileage car. Mine runs as sweet as the day I bought it 7 years ago and still on less than 27k. Just make sure it's serviced correctly.

Tim.

TitanTim

Hi Tim Not been on the forum but just heard of the loss of your mum, really sorry to hear that Tim, hope you're holding up okay. Take care x x Thanks Snoopy Snoops, hope you're keeping OK, its been a bit of a struggle over the past week, I'm just taking each day as it comes at the moment and just t...

TitanTim

TR4man wrote:Tim

So sorry to hear about your Mum, paint being pulled off your door whilst it's being repaired doesn't really matter in the circumstances

Many thanks, will wait until after Christmas now and fire some pics off to Dent Wizard and hopefully they can sort it.

Tim.

TitanTim

Thank you all so much for your kind comments, I'm not too bothered about the Zed at the moment, I gave it a good polish yesterday to get minor scratches so thankfully no paint damage. I think pullers can be used without damaging the paint, theres a couple of vids on YouTube showing how its done so h...

TitanTim

Hi Tim, Just a thought, have you tried asking for CCTV footage as I'm sure there is a good chance they monitor their grounds. Sign of the times I guess, just a car to a lot of people. I recall years ago at work watching an obese woman trying to get into the passenger door of her friends car parked ...

TitanTim

I would think that would be easily repaired with dent removal. We had our cars done after a hail storm including dents on the bonnet close to the edges. As long as the paint isn't damaged it can be repaired. Makes me. mad, just as you must be that people can't take care Thanks Brian, our local hosp...

TitanTim

Hi all, Its been a pretty awful week this week which included having the Zeds door smacked into at my local Hospital car park :x Anyones expert opinion if fixable by a dentman, there's very little cavity where it's located as close to door edge, pretty hacked off. http://s7.postimg.org/vgugr9bjv/IMA...

TitanTim

It was an option on mine, original owner must have been tight, but glad it doesn't as less to go wrong

Tim.

TitanTim

Thanks TWO, the spoiler on mine was off ebay but from a Chinese seller back in 2010, it came already sprayed up in Titanium Silver. I was a little unsure what the quality or colour match would be like but pleasantly surprised the match was spot on and quality was very good, some more pics http://s15...

TitanTim

beerbelly wrote:I think I have heard somewhere that bmw actually designed them so they could be used in all weathers barring deep snow there should be no problems at all driving it in any weather

Mines great in the snow

Tim.

TitanTim

I've never really had problems with the tyres after being laid up, just keep them at 33psi all round. If I was storing for more than 6 months then would increase pressures. I'm never keen on putting the car up on axle stands as the springs would be extended. Unsure if that would be a bad thing long ...

TitanTim

Mines in storage for 6 months of the year albeight during the summer. I would never start the car as all your doing is filling the exhaust with water and creating condensation in the cylinder head, just buy a decent battery conditioner like a ctek and leave the Zed well alone until the spring.

Tim.

TitanTim

Fender2004 wrote:Do the bulbs just pull out or twist and pull, thanks again.

From what I remember they just pull out, but then again my memory is not what it was

Cheers for that, from reading Roberts write up looks they are a push fit albeit a tight fit.

Tim.

TitanTim

Robert T wrote:Read the article in the knowledgebase.

Cheers R.

Thanks Robert, found it http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8878

Looks a piece of cake....I think!!

Tim.

TitanTim

Hi Both my heater bulbs have gone as well. So I popped over to Sytner BMW in Shirley Solihull to buy two some time back. The guy behind the counter looked the part up on his computer but said there was only one bulb and it was £6.88 but I know that there is two from this site, so I walked away. Are...

TitanTim

Thanks for your help guys

looks like radio is coming out then

in all honesty it needs to come out anyways as its squeeking a little.

Do the bulbs just pull out or twist and pull, thanks again,

Tim.

TitanTim

Hi all, I need to replace one of the bulbs that sits behind the heater controls, its the one nearest the drivers side at the top of the panel. Think its between the temp and blower controls. For those who have atempted this is it possible to gain access from the drivers side panel in the footwell ra...

TitanTim

Cheers Bertie, yes a job to look forward too

can't wait.

Tim.

TitanTim

Looks like I've found it,

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Genuine-I ... 0880833292

How much

Tim.

TitanTim

Hi all, Looks like I need to replace one of interior heater control bulbs :( as the fan blower switch isn't lighting up so I'm guessing its right side bulb. Does anyone have a part number please for the bulb, its not immediately clear on REALOEM. The parts diagram for the bulb just shows an arrow go...

TitanTim

I've had the Schnitzer Knob some years now which I love but it does get seriously cold especially in the morning during winter so wear driving gloves, have thought of going back to the original illuminated leather knob but doesn't look anywhere near as good. http://s27.postimg.org/5enz69e0j/P1000958...

TitanTim

When I had the hood replaced last July I was quite shocked how bad its condition was where it attached to the rear body, when you think of all the water, dirt and silt that gets down there its not surprising. I was quite apprehensive using the Zed again for the winter and the past weeks of heavy rai...

TitanTim

New battery a couple of weeks ago.

A couple of litres of Dinitrol underbody wax and now all done for winter

Tim.

TitanTim

Any pics James, would be good to see how the Weismann top looks on the Zed.

Tim.

TitanTim

Unfortunately the first owner was a lady and I guess not interested in Tax Discs

Tim.

TitanTim

TWO wrote:I was thinking of doing the same

I thought it would be a bit of fun to replicate the tax disc that would have been on the Zed when first registered

Didn't cost much for 2 discs.

Tim.

TitanTim

DC wrote:I get it Tim.

Dave.

Tim.

TitanTim

Rafolian wrote:Why would anyone want a 12 year old tax disc on their car, even more so when tax discs are no longer required??

lol it doesn't matter, I don't think you quite get it

Tim.

TitanTim

Rafolian wrote:12 years out of date mate!!

Thats the whole point

Tim.

TitanTim

Tim.

TitanTim

Still loving my 1.9 after 6 years :) Swapping over from my M135i which is now in winter storage I find the Zed just as rewarding but in different ways. Agree what others said regarding the M43 engine, for a 4 pot its very smooth and whilst not powerfull it pulls well when dropping a cog or two, all ...

TitanTim

I think I might be a lone voice in the wilderness, - but I took my old VEL out at 7am 1st October and wonderful - my windscreen is now clear of hazardous vision blocking tripe and I can clearly SEE all that my windscreen allows! Car looks sleeker, drives smoother, sounds quieter, goes faster! Remov...

TitanTim

Found another repro tax disc place here

http://www.creativetaxdiscs.co.uk/page23.html

So have ordered a period disc for when my zed was new in 2001

Tim.

TitanTim

When I had the MINI Cooper S done it took the poor fitter 6 hours to do the bonnet and bumper. I might try this stuff sometime, alot easier. http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/3m/paint-defender-spray-film.aspx?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=MerchantCentre&variant=699...

TitanTim

Just renewed the Zeds at the weekend and says on the paper reminder you won't get the disc any more which I'm kinda mourning. I will be leaving the old one in the Zed once it expires at the end of the month for the moment :) Think its a shame they've been scrapped as its all part our motoring herita...

TitanTim

When I had the MINI Cooper S done it took the poor fitter 6 hours to do the bonnet and bumper. I might try this stuff sometime, alot easier. http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/3m/paint-defender-spray-film.aspx?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=MerchantCentre&variant=6995...

TitanTim

Absolutely lashed it down in Stafford last Friday and was a bit nervous returning to the Zed after work as the first real test after having the new hood fitted and thankfully dry as a bone :) I've even lost the steady drip I used to get from the passenger front corner onto the seat, so well pleased....

TitanTim

Mine conked out last Sunday which was the original 13 year old BMW battery. It had been on cTEK charger since March and started fine but next day it was completely dead. Had the battery tested by the RAC who said one of the cells/plates had failed. Sounds like they just suddenly fail. They fitted a ...

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