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yetibaines · Post by **yetibaines** » Wed 03 Apr, 2013 13:02

Hi guys, I'm going to go and pick up my 1998 Z3 tomorrow (unless I've been completely scammed off

), I've bought a pretty basic model mainly because it's been extremely well kept and runs lovely (I'm lucky enough to live with a mechanic who came and checked EVERYTHING!!)
This will be the first car I'd have ever bought myself, my previous car, bought for me by my parents, was a Micra, so some would say there's a "slight" upgrade going on

There's currently no heated seats in this car and I was wondering if any of you have had fitted or fitted yourself the heated seat packs that you can get ? How difficult is it ? My car will have electric seats so the wiring is there...

I was also thinking of fitting a new radio which has a flip out screen and integrated gps, the good thing with this is that it comes with a fascia that makes the whole unit look like the old school radios
[http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 1100181599]. Have you guys had any issues with people breaking into your beloved cars for stereos ?

Thanks

Boysie · Post by **Boysie** » Wed 03 Apr, 2013 13:16

Hi Yeti

Welcome to the forum
I was hoping to see some pics of the car
I started with the 1.9 great car
Basic means nothing, its a Zed that all that counts
Regarding the heated seats, i have used mine twice in 14 years
I do believe you have all the wirings there for most upgrades, I stand to be corrected there
Yes a radio upgrade sounds good
Keep looking for that sun
Mind you i was out with top off yesterday, a bit cold but "Fantastic"

This is an fantastic knowledge base

Enjoy

Boysie · Post by **Boysie** » Wed 03 Apr, 2013 13:25

Hi Yeti

Where are you located ?

Also there is a get together soon, the Zedfest at silverstone in July
A chance to meet fellow Zed owners, who have amazing cars

Find your way around the forum

I hope it goes well picking up the car up

yetibaines · Post by **yetibaines** » Wed 03 Apr, 2013 13:33

Hi guys, I'm based in Swindon, where is this Zed-Fest going to be?

Here's the car (There will be more pics when i actually get it!!) :

And just for the giggles, here's my Micra (FYI it no longer has the stickers!!!) :

Boysie · Post by **Boysie** » Wed 03 Apr, 2013 13:41

Check this link

http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... =1&t=35887

Nice looking car Yeti
Please dont put stars on it

yetibaines · Post by **yetibaines** » Wed 03 Apr, 2013 13:45

Boysie wrote:Check this link

http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... =1&t=35887

Nice looking car Yeti
Please dont put stars on it

Thanks for the link, and I will stop myself at the fancy radio thing this time

!!

gookah · Post by **gookah** » Wed 03 Apr, 2013 13:48

Hi Yeti,
welcome

I use my heated seats everyday and wouldnt be without them.
It is better to get seats off eBay with them already heated as they will just plug in to wiring already under the carpet. Then you will need two switches, again they can be got from eBay, and these also just plug in and work!

some on eBay now that are heated:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1998-BMW-Z3-C ... 257c26b68f

it's an example and may not be suitable as they have a beige surround, (which could be swapped over) but you can see what I mean.

Far easier than using the separate heater mats.
You could also use the opportunity like I did, to get the heated M/sport seats.
Most things can be found on eBay or in Breakers due to the age of the cars, so a 'basic' one can be easily upgraded inexpensively.
Its also part of the fun.

By the way the only thing to watch for with that type of radio, is the screen will be in front of your heater/blower vents, so they would no longer be able to be used when it is up.

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Wed 03 Apr, 2013 16:54

Welcome to the forum Yeti...Good to have another newbie....
It's possible to have seats made into heated seats, but the kit required plus the installation makes it prohibitive. Reality is to find another set of seats with the heating function already installed. After that it's very simple. The "retro radio" is cool, if you need the functions it provides.
FYI, if you go to the Z3 knowledgebase, and search there for any specific info on most common subjects, you will find excellent and in depth coverage. A simpler message is to do what you have just done, and pose the question, I'm sure you'll have your answers with directions to specific topic info within a day at most. The guys here are all seriously OC, and will disect / discuss and argue a point until the essence is revealed.

yetibaines · Post by **yetibaines** » Wed 03 Apr, 2013 20:22

Hey thanks guys, really helpful information !!! Very much liking being part of this forum already

Bazza1 · Post by **Bazza1** » Thu 04 Apr, 2013 12:12

Welcome Yeti good to have another southern member more the better, I have found this forum the best enjoy.

Baz

PCSAM · Post by **PCSAM** » Thu 04 Apr, 2013 12:20

welcome to the madhouse Yeti

i was out in a test drive in you today .

even the wife likes the ride

Mint · Post by **Mint** » Thu 04 Apr, 2013 13:05

Welcome from me too Yeti. Hope you get your Zed today, then you can tell us all about it

Boysie · Post by **Boysie** » Thu 04 Apr, 2013 13:54

PCSAM wrote:welcome to the madhouse Yeti
i was out in a test drive in you today . even the wife likes the ride

Yes my mate has ordered one, top end one
four to Six months wait though

yetibaines · Post by **yetibaines** » Fri 05 Apr, 2013 09:41

Moooouuuaaaaaaaaaaah!!!!!!

I have her, she's BEAUTIFUL!!! Soooo nice to drive, takes some getting used to, especially since I've only ever driven left hand drives :O

I will name her Georgina, and I will hug her, and pet her, and squeeze her
...
or I could just take really good care of her

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Fri 05 Apr, 2013 10:09

Congrats !! No doubt you're going to enjoy the car....wish you many happy miles Yeti Baines

Boysie · Post by **Boysie** » Fri 05 Apr, 2013 10:46

yetibaines wrote:Moooouuuaaaaaaaaaaah!!!!!!

I have her, she's BEAUTIFUL!!! Soooo nice to drive, takes some getting used to, especially since I've only ever driven left hand drives :O

I will name her Georgina, and I will hug her, and pet her, and squeeze her
...
or I could just take really good care of her

I get the feeling you are somewhat pleased

Enjoy Georgina, the suns shining today, top off

miller1098 · Post by **miller1098** » Fri 05 Apr, 2013 17:46

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I will name her Georgina, and I will hug her, and pet her, and squeeze her
...
or I could just take really good care of her [/quote]
you've been watching to many bugs bunny cartoonshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JlVqfC8-UI

yetibaines · Post by **yetibaines** » Tue 09 Apr, 2013 11:49

Aaaaaaah just in case you guys didn't know how happy I am about my little baby, here are some photos after a good clean

Yeti

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Tue 09 Apr, 2013 11:54

VERY NICE!!! and the car is good too....

PCSAM · Post by **PCSAM** » Tue 09 Apr, 2013 11:58

you will (are) love your z3 , we are here to help , as wee all love our zeds ...... nice to see some more youthful people getting zeds...... (your insurance must high for your zed

)

Z3cade · Post by **Z3cade** » Tue 09 Apr, 2013 12:05

Omg!! Where did you get those pink stickers from! I want some!!!

Welcome Yeti, get yourself to Zedfest in July...

Boysie · Post by **Boysie** » Tue 09 Apr, 2013 12:05

PCSAM wrote:you will (are) love your z3 , we are here to help , as wee all love our zeds ...... nice to see some more youthful people getting zeds...... (your insurance must high for your zed )

He's implying you look very young
With that big smile you look ecstactic
And yes it is great to see young blood
Dont worry about southernboy hes too far away to do any harm

Enjoy

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Tue 09 Apr, 2013 12:16

How fatherly of you Ray....

yetibaines · Post by **yetibaines** » Tue 09 Apr, 2013 12:17

PCSAM wrote:you will (are) love your z3 , we are here to help , as wee all love our zeds ...... nice to see some more youthful people getting zeds...... (your insurance must high for your zed )

Not too bad considering...
£900 for 10 months with a bonus accelorator, bare in mind that

I have no NCB (I have only every driven in France with French insurance)
I'm 23
I have a european licence
Named driver as well as myself
and that's fully comp with key cover and handbag cover

Shop around!!

Yeti

yetibaines · Post by **yetibaines** » Tue 09 Apr, 2013 12:19

Z3cade wrote:Omg!! Where did you get those pink stickers from! I want some!!!

Welcome Yeti, get yourself to Zedfest in July...

The pink stickers are from ebay : http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PACK-108-STAR ... 4abe02ee0a

Please don't put them on a Zed, I don't want to be held responsible for that

Yeti

yetibaines · Post by **yetibaines** » Tue 09 Apr, 2013 12:34

Boysie wrote:
PCSAM wrote:you will (are) love your z3 , we are here to help , as wee all love our zeds ...... nice to see some more youthful people getting zeds...... (your insurance must high for your zed )
He's implying you look very young
With that big smile you look ecstactic
And yes it is great to see young blood
Dont worry about southernboy hes too far away to do any harm

Enjoy

I'm not scared, or in any way offended, a wise man once said : Never take offense to something that was not meant to be offensive

seasurfer · Post by **seasurfer** » Tue 09 Apr, 2013 13:46

Its a welcome from me too

great to see another female join - our handbags may be needed at times to lend out on here

enjoy zedding around with the top down, you'll love it.

Liam, i dare you

that //M needs a bit of sprucing up

gookah · Post by **gookah** » Tue 09 Apr, 2013 14:01

What with the gender equality in insurance nowadays, I too want handbag cover when I next insure.

seasurfer · Post by **seasurfer** » Tue 09 Apr, 2013 15:09

yetibaines · Post by **yetibaines** » Tue 09 Apr, 2013 15:14

gookah wrote:What with the gender equality in insurance nowadays, I too want handbag cover when I next insure.

They won't refuse your case if you put it forward to them, you'd just have to admit to owning a handbag (or manbag as you may like to call it

)

Zed Carer · Post by **Zed Carer** » Tue 09 Apr, 2013 19:37

miller1098 wrote:
I will name her Georgina, and I will hug her, and pet her, and squeeze her
...

Hi and welcome to the madhouse / forum.

Your Zed looks very nice and Georgina was my mum's name but she was always called Georgie.

Z3cade · Post by **Z3cade** » Tue 09 Apr, 2013 19:51

yetibaines wrote:
Z3cade wrote:Omg!! Where did you get those pink stickers from! I want some!!!

Welcome Yeti, get yourself to Zedfest in July...
The pink stickers are from ebay : http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PACK-108-STAR ... 4abe02ee0a

Please don't put them on a Zed, I don't want to be held responsible for that

Yeti

Oh thank you

I have ordered a set and can't wait to get them on my Zed

Your new Zed looks in great nick btw

PCSAM · Post by **PCSAM** » Tue 09 Apr, 2013 20:12

gookah wrote:What with the gender equality in insurance nowadays, I too want handbag cover when I next insure.

your to late mate .... this subject was discussed at the meet a few weeks ago

Z3cade · Post by **Z3cade** » Tue 09 Apr, 2013 20:31

You the one in the pink Pcsam? Got some pink stars that will go well with your dress

Lewy · Post by **Lewy** » Tue 09 Apr, 2013 21:02

Welcome along! This is a great place full of knowledge and great people, just getting to know the place myself

Mint looking Z you have there, loving the colour and interior combo too - enjoy!

paul.s · Post by **paul.s** » Wed 10 Apr, 2013 07:20

Zed Carer wrote:
miller1098 wrote:
I will name her Georgina, and I will hug her, and pet her, and squeeze her
...

Hi and welcome to the madhouse / forum.

Your Zed looks very nice and Georgina was my mum's name but she was always called Georgie.

my dogs called georgina we call her george

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