What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Tue 19 Mar, 2013 16:36

It's 6.35 in the evening here in Johannesburg...the sun has already set...the sky in the west is still a bright azure..the temp is down to around 24.C....time to drop the top and have a short drive in shorts and T shirt...
Think positively...somewhere on the planet there is some ...

BladeRunner919 · Post by **BladeRunner919** » Tue 19 Mar, 2013 16:44

Southernboy wrote:It's 6.35 in the evening here in Johannesburg...the sun has already set...the sky in the west is still a bright azure..the temp is down to around 24.C....time to drop the top and have a short drive in shorts and T shirt...
Think positively...somewhere on the planet there is some ...

You can go off people, you know...

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Tue 19 Mar, 2013 16:50

Tut,tut...you guys are likely going to have a great summer soon....and you'll have your turn to smirk....but for now...eat worms good buddy...heh heh...

BladeRunner919 · Post by **BladeRunner919** » Tue 19 Mar, 2013 17:07

I wish I could believe that! The last two summers have been completely hopeless. The best weather we had last year was actually about now - I had a week off at the end of March and it was glorious. But this time around it's most certainly not glorious and we probably have a white Easter to look forward to.

sankunen · Post by **sankunen** » Thu 21 Mar, 2013 18:51

Well...this has been a very heavy week for my pocket

I've fitted the following upgrades on my beloved Zed:

- 4 adjustable Koni Sport shock absorbers (yellow)
- genuine Board Computer
- genuine Roll Bar kit
- new genuine M wood gear knob
- new genuine leather (beige) gear level gaiter

tangomachine · Post by **tangomachine** » Thu 21 Mar, 2013 20:48

a new (to me) centre console. plan is to spray it to match the body work. The interior is currently black leather black centre console and It just seems a bit plain

And more exciting a snow foam lance

Robin82 · Post by **Robin82** » Fri 22 Mar, 2013 00:55

airfilter
oil filter
MOT CERTIFICATE
Redline s1 fuel system cleaner
poorboys ssr2.5

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Sat 23 Mar, 2013 07:57

Dual eared e36 diff mount.....fitted, tested...very satisfactory...see my post for details...and a couple of pics.

Now it's off to the foam wash for a full service cleaning....and some great weather for top down driving...again!...

Weymouth · Post by **Weymouth** » Sun 24 Mar, 2013 13:39

Thought it best to get these jobs done before summer

New pair rear tyres
New Beige carpet set
New rear discs + pads
New pair rear shock absorbers (Sports )
New pair Meyle shock absorber top mounts
New N/S fog/spot light
New front N/S ABS sensor
New water pump + drive belt
New air filter
New fuel filter
New rear exhaust + 3 rubber hangers
New pair rear wheel bearings
Rear caliper overhaul seals
New L/R hand rear caliper flexi pipes
Rosso red caliper paint
4 NGK spark plugs
5 Ltr Synthetic engine oil + flushing oil
Brake fluid
Power steering oil
Diff oil
Gear box oil
Radiator drained/flushed & refilled
20 pin to 16 pin IBDII code reader adapter cable
D900 canScan OBD2 diagnostic Scanner
16 pin to USB adapter cable
BMW Dis V57 SSS V32 disc 1
BMW Dis V57 SSSV32 disc 2
BMW TIS V8
5 Months refund on the road tax -- swapted disability to the Z3 and get ( Car ) age related tax excempt on the
71 VW (beetle) chassis, Nova sports GRP body & twin cam engine & of course BMW 16" multi spoke alloys

And a bottle of scotch to cool the nerves & wallet

Engine/gearbox/diff are all in excellent condition,
will have to think of the front end soon

Brian H · Post by **Brian H** » Sun 24 Mar, 2013 14:26

^^ you are going to be busy

Weymouth · Post by **Weymouth** » Sun 24 Mar, 2013 14:38

All done bar loading the software

Weymouth · Post by **Weymouth** » Sun 24 Mar, 2013 14:39

And drink the whisky ?????????????????

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Sun 24 Mar, 2013 14:42

after a long list of to do's..you'll need a couple of stiff ones!

Mint · Post by **Mint** » Sun 24 Mar, 2013 21:09

Weymouth wrote:Thought it best to get these jobs done before summer

New pair rear tyres
New Beige carpet set
New rear discs + pads
New pair rear shock absorbers (Sports )
New pair Meyle shock absorber top mounts
New N/S fog/spot light
New front N/S ABS sensor
New water pump + drive belt
New air filter
New fuel filter
New rear exhaust + 3 rubber hangers
New pair rear wheel bearings
Rear caliper overhaul seals
New L/R hand rear caliper flexi pipes
Rosso red caliper paint
4 NGK spark plugs
5 Ltr Synthetic engine oil + flushing oil
Brake fluid
Power steering oil
Diff oil
Gear box oil
Radiator drained/flushed & refilled
20 pin to 16 pin IBDII code reader adapter cable
D900 canScan OBD2 diagnostic Scanner
16 pin to USB adapter cable
BMW Dis V57 SSS V32 disc 1
BMW Dis V57 SSSV32 disc 2
BMW TIS V8
5 Months refund on the road tax -- swapted disability to the Z3 and get ( Car ) age related tax excempt on the
71 VW (beetle) chassis, Nova sports GRP body & twin cam engine & of course BMW 16" multi spoke alloys

And a bottle of scotch to cool the nerves & wallet

Engine/gearbox/diff are all in excellent condition,
will have to think of the front end soon

Wow - bet your wallet is red hot

Vic-Z3 · Post by **Vic-Z3** » Mon 25 Mar, 2013 12:42

More petrol again ............................ average of £30 a week = £1560 a year ....... No don't think about it.....

All this prior to Insurance (£330), Tax (£165), Mot (£50), Sevice (£225) and Tyres (£80 each) ........ How could I buy anything nice for it......

Must stop thinking ...................

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Mon 25 Mar, 2013 12:47

....Replaced the headlights with Phillips Diamond Vision bulbs....hope this will encourage the hares and rabbits to get out the way at night.

r100elp · Post by **r100elp** » Tue 26 Mar, 2013 19:30

2nd hand drivers door actuator now fitted and working so alarm immobilisor and central locking all working now

Noticed a chip on my window now so booked in for repair

but free new wipers included

Now all I need is some

so I can clean the hood and rear window and give the car a good wash

Z3cade · Post by **Z3cade** » Tue 26 Mar, 2013 22:10

This week I have a new, well new to me long flippy floppy dingly dangly oem aerial to fit

I've heard it's a mammoth task and should allow 4 hours to complete the job

RichP · Post by **RichP** » Tue 26 Mar, 2013 22:25

Z3cade wrote:This week I have a new, well new to me long flippy floppy dingly dangly oem aerial to fit

I've heard it's a mammoth task and should allow 4 hours to complete the job

that sounds awesome! i just have one of those terrible stubby ones on at the moment

.

Took mine to bmw to get it fitted, he said it took 4 hours but he only charged me 3 hours labour because he liked me.

Del · Post by **Del** » Tue 26 Mar, 2013 22:29

RichP wrote:he only charged me 3 hours labour

Bargian only £450 plus VAT

Mint · Post by **Mint** » Tue 26 Mar, 2013 23:09

Z3cade wrote:I've heard it's a mammoth task and should allow 4 hours to complete the job

Dont' forget all the special tools you'll have to buy as well

paul.s · Post by **paul.s** » Wed 27 Mar, 2013 07:28

how much to fit an arial

I removed ours when I resprayed the quarters and it took 5 mins to remove and the same to refit .how can it take 4 hours

Z3cade · Post by **Z3cade** » Wed 27 Mar, 2013 07:43

paul.s wrote:how much to fit an arial I removed ours when I resprayed the quarters and it took 5 mins to remove and the same to refit .how can it take 4 hours

Z3cade · Post by **Z3cade** » Wed 27 Mar, 2013 07:48

RichP wrote:he only charged me 3 hours labour because he liked me.

Ooooer misses!

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Wed 27 Mar, 2013 07:49

I swear you guys have brain freeze over there at the moment.......

Badman gee · Post by **Badman gee** » Wed 27 Mar, 2013 07:59

It's a ten minute job, no more no less

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Wed 27 Mar, 2013 08:06

...seriously! is that all...

Badman gee · Post by **Badman gee** » Wed 27 Mar, 2013 08:15

The stubby aerials look so much better than the whip.

But the whip is less prone to damage as its more flexible.

g8jka · Post by **g8jka** » Wed 27 Mar, 2013 12:34

Badman gee wrote:The stubby aerials look so much better than the whip.

But the whip is less prone to damage as its more flexible.

The whip is less likely to snap going through a car wash badman, be very careful your stubby doesn't break next time you take it through. Infact might be worth changing to the whip before you take it through, don't want the car wash to damage your aerial

Keefboz · Post by **Keefboz** » Wed 27 Mar, 2013 12:42

Road Tax, well over due also

lurch 1 · Post by **lurch 1** » Wed 27 Mar, 2013 15:11

I purchased a car camera/video recorder, very small with viewing screen to get angle correct, good to watch some hairy moments with other drivers etc, cost just over £100.

TR4man · Post by **TR4man** » Wed 27 Mar, 2013 16:06

In this short four day working week, my little Z will have done another 640 miles by the time I get back home tomorrow night.

I'm looking forward to spending £8.00 for a top wash at my local ARC car wash as an Easter treat for another great week's work.

I realise that some of you might be choking on your tea at the very thought of a Z suffering the ignomy of an automated car wash, but mine is a working car and not a pampered garage queen

Regards

Peter

Del · Post by **Del** » Wed 27 Mar, 2013 16:29

TR4man wrote:I'm looking forward to spending £8.00 for a top wash

What – no gentle rub down with a real sponge and distilled spring water, a further pre-wax rinse, a good claying and a final waxing with oils extracted from the palms found only on the southern slopes of the Maldives foothills – a snip at £250 per 100ml.

gookah · Post by **gookah** » Wed 27 Mar, 2013 16:35

TR4man wrote: I'm looking forward to spending £8.00 for a top wash at my local ARC car wash as an Easter treat for another great week's work.

I realise that some of you might be choking on your tea at the very thought of a Z suffering the ignomy of an automated car wash,

I have contacted the RSPCZ. you are not getting away with that sort of abuse any longer.

Bonzo · Post by **Bonzo** » Wed 27 Mar, 2013 23:42

gookah wrote:
TR4man wrote: I'm looking forward to spending £8.00 for a top wash at my local ARC car wash as an Easter treat for another great week's work.

I realise that some of you might be choking on your tea at the very thought of a Z suffering the ignomy of an automated car wash,

I have contacted the RSPCZ. you are not getting away with that sort of abuse any longer.

Quite right! He should be blackballed at the very least!

geordie90 · Post by **geordie90** » Thu 28 Mar, 2013 00:00

this week jeremy i have bought a short shifter gearstick mod and a stormworx gear knob to go with it...

TR4man · Post by **TR4man** » Thu 28 Mar, 2013 19:27

The forecasters in the North West are predicting a dry, but cold Easter weekend and so I might not actually treat my Z to a car wash.

.....I'm going to wash it myself!

I'd hate anyone to think me guilty of cruelty to my little faithful friend.

Might even slap some Gliptone on the seats too as I'm feeling generous.

Regards

Peter

Z3cade · Post by **Z3cade** » Thu 28 Mar, 2013 19:34

This week I have bought a genuine Bmw Hardtop fitting kit

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Thu 28 Mar, 2013 20:28

Since it's called "Good friday"...I'm treating the Z to a thorough interior cleaning...seats come out, and get into the rear hood shelf, under the dash, etc etc...treat the seats to a really good leather treatment and give the front and rear interior screens to a thorough cleaning and polishing. Saturday is a "shopping / chores day, so not much time to do car stuff. Sunday I'll tackle the exterior / body and give the entire car a decent clean and waxing. Wheels off, and clean the inside rims, hubs and calipers and wheel arches. Monday I'll tackle the engine bay and the boot.....as the old schoolboy joke goes..."what a way to spend Easter..."

gookah · Post by **gookah** » Sun 31 Mar, 2013 19:47

a new roof.....

along with my son G8JKA, whose car is in front.. (it's not a Toyota)

Badman gee · Post by **Badman gee** » Sun 31 Mar, 2013 20:05

gookah wrote:a new roof.....

along with my son G8JKA, whose car is in front.. (it's not a Toyota)

Excellent, blue and silver magnificent.

Kornknarr · Post by **Kornknarr** » Sun 31 Mar, 2013 20:29

A new brake light switch.

Soft top stopped working, brake lights are out and cruise control malfunctioning...

g8jka · Post by **g8jka** » Mon 01 Apr, 2013 16:37

gookah wrote:a new roof.....

along with my son G8JKA, whose car is in front.. (it's not a Toyota)

A new roof for me as well ...

Shame Gookah had to copy me though

gookah · Post by **gookah** » Mon 01 Apr, 2013 18:09

These from 2009......

who copied?

TitanTim · Post by **TitanTim** » Mon 01 Apr, 2013 21:13

Awaiting delivery, can't wait

Tim.

r100elp · Post by **r100elp** » Mon 01 Apr, 2013 22:55

TitanTim wrote:Awaiting delivery, can't wait

Tim.

So it was you bumping up the price

Didnt fancy Blackburn Rovers colours myself so I ended buying one in Tottenham Hotspur colours

TitanTim · Post by **TitanTim** » Tue 02 Apr, 2013 04:37

r100elp wrote:
TitanTim wrote:Awaiting delivery, can't wait

Tim.
So it was you bumping up the price Didnt fancy Blackburn Rovers colours myself so I ended buying one in Tottenham Hotspur colours

Lol I can't knit and had to do something regarding my cold knob

I'm feeling conspicuous wearing gloves in daylight hours

Tim.

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Tue 02 Apr, 2013 12:01

I fitted my new 80 something celcius water sensor to the radiator and connected it all up. Had to remove the drain plug from the bottom of the rad first to empty it. Refilled the coolant back in etc etc. Not a very challenging job to do at all.
But....what a pleasant surprise when I went out today, and on getting back into the car and turning the ignition on, I was greeted by that electric fan doing it's work....

It cut out about a minute later as the viscous fan took over while driving. Very pleased with this little modification!

Deano1712 · Post by **Deano1712** » Tue 02 Apr, 2013 12:51

I have just ordered a brand new bonnet for my car.

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Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Tue 02 Apr, 2013 12:56

Is that brand new from BMW or brand new "used"...?