What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Just won an eBay auction for this @ £23 - fits on front of instrument pod
My cosmos black car was fitted from new with both exterior and interior chrome packs and I just think this will compliment the interior nicely
Its self adhesive apparently, seller reckons these normally retail for £60 but I wouldn't have paid that much
My cosmos black car was fitted from new with both exterior and interior chrome packs and I just think this will compliment the interior nicely
Its self adhesive apparently, seller reckons these normally retail for £60 but I wouldn't have paid that much
1999 facelit Z3 Roadster 2.8 Auto in Cosmos Black aka 'Gloria'
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Dent puller kit from ebay (about £8). Doesn't work very well - should have known better really!
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Got a new gear knob, big mistake ordered non factory cheapo off Ebay, doesn't fit looks crap
Now ordered genuine BMW leather knob (non Msport)
Pay for what you get £38 instead of £8 and looks the part so hopefully fits
Coming Monday can't wait to throw the after market one in the bin, lesson learnt
Now ordered genuine BMW leather knob (non Msport)
Pay for what you get £38 instead of £8 and looks the part so hopefully fits
Coming Monday can't wait to throw the after market one in the bin, lesson learnt
In love with driving again (its the Z effect)
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...Is it me or am I seeing everything twice?
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Think i was the other bidder on this one would be nice to see a picture of it fitted for when the next one comes alongAlan W wrote:Just won an eBay auction for this @ £23 - fits on front of instrument pod
My cosmos black car was fitted from new with both exterior and interior chrome packs and I just think this will compliment the interior nicely
Its self adhesive apparently, seller reckons these normally retail for £60 but I wouldn't have paid that much
In love with driving again (its the Z effect)
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Oh sorry mate, I had it on my watch list and hadn't bid, logged on last night and by sheer coincidence there were 2 mins left to go so I made a last minute bid and won! I must say add that every eBay auction I have ever bid in I have always been outbid, so this was a first and tbh I expected it to go a lot higher as I think it is quite an unusual part. Will def upload a photo when fitted just so you cab se how it looks in case another one ever comes up for sale...
1999 facelit Z3 Roadster 2.8 Auto in Cosmos Black aka 'Gloria'
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Cheers AlanAlan W wrote:Oh sorry mate, I had it on my watch list and hadn't bid, logged on last night and by sheer coincidence there were 2 mins left to go so I made a last minute bid and won! I must say add that every eBay auction I have ever bid in I have always been outbid, so this was a first and tbh I expected it to go a lot higher as I think it is quite an unusual part. Will def upload a photo when fitted just so you cab se how it looks in case another one ever comes up for sale...
Bit like Jim Bowen on Bullseye "just look what you could have won"
In love with driving again (its the Z effect)
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^^
Congrats, This will be the second set that this car has had
Congrats, This will be the second set that this car has had
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Thanks Brian, it's the second set that I have bought, but the first set that I actually managed to get hold of! On the look out for a set of BBS rims now (not lm's though).
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OIl filter for the Z4.
Present : Grey Z4 2.5 conv
ex-Cosmos Black 2.8
ex-Cosmos Black 2.8
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new NGK Iridium plugs,
much smoother tickover than the Bosch Super4's
much smoother tickover than the Bosch Super4's
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Hey Alan, any pics?Alan W wrote:Oh sorry mate, I had it on my watch list and hadn't bid, logged on last night and by sheer coincidence there were 2 mins left to go so I made a last minute bid and won! I must say add that every eBay auction I have ever bid in I have always been outbid, so this was a first and tbh I expected it to go a lot higher as I think it is quite an unusual part. Will def upload a photo when fitted just so you cab se how it looks in case another one ever comes up for sale...
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Not arrived yet and seller isnt responding, so now taking it up with eBay.. happy days!Hey Alan, any pics?
1999 facelit Z3 Roadster 2.8 Auto in Cosmos Black aka 'Gloria'
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It isn't the same seller who Barry found selling another is it?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231171627651? ... EBIDX%3AIT
I notice the seller in this link has 0 feedback
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231171627651? ... EBIDX%3AIT
I notice the seller in this link has 0 feedback
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Yes, same seller so don't bid until I get mine resolved. Not only zero feedback, looks like that they are a brand new eBay member and mine was the first item they ever put on there...
1999 facelit Z3 Roadster 2.8 Auto in Cosmos Black aka 'Gloria'
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Gear Knob arrived ordered plain with just the gate came as M Sport
are well looks good fitted matches badge on steering wheel.
Also bought leather dye plus Maguires leather restorer
Seats currently in living room side of telly much more civilised working in the dry warm carpetted room. Not sure wife happy with smell but they have come up a treat.
are well looks good fitted matches badge on steering wheel.
Also bought leather dye plus Maguires leather restorer
Seats currently in living room side of telly much more civilised working in the dry warm carpetted room. Not sure wife happy with smell but they have come up a treat.
In love with driving again (its the Z effect)
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Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
New Aerial
Dashboard Bulbs
White Interior Light Bulb
White Interior Bulb Light
New Headlight Switch
Chrome Headlight switch button
Estoril Blue Scuff Master
Replacement Boot Carpet
M-Tech Pedals
New Ramps, Jacks, Service Tray
Dashboard Bulbs
White Interior Light Bulb
White Interior Bulb Light
New Headlight Switch
Chrome Headlight switch button
Estoril Blue Scuff Master
Replacement Boot Carpet
M-Tech Pedals
New Ramps, Jacks, Service Tray
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Not specifically for my Z, but to use on it: http://www.sgs-engineering.com/hydrauli ... olley-jack
My son has a Z4M Coupé and my old trolley jack won't pass under the jacking point so a low profile one became necessary. Yesterday I went to do an oil and filter job on my own car (Z3) and found it was too high for that too so the jack was ordered and it arrived an hour ago. Looks good...
My son has a Z4M Coupé and my old trolley jack won't pass under the jacking point so a low profile one became necessary. Yesterday I went to do an oil and filter job on my own car (Z3) and found it was too high for that too so the jack was ordered and it arrived an hour ago. Looks good...
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Quote 'My son has a Z4M Coupé and my old trolley jack won't pass under the jacking point so a low profile one became necessary.'
Got the same problem with our 2 cars and daughter's car so resorted to two 2" planks to raise the car enough to get the jack under and a home made low angle ramp to get the cars onto the ramps when I need more room.
Got the same problem with our 2 cars and daughter's car so resorted to two 2" planks to raise the car enough to get the jack under and a home made low angle ramp to get the cars onto the ramps when I need more room.
Brian
3.0I Topaz Blue
2000 E36/7 Z3 3.0i
2016 F31 335d
2015 F21 118i
3.0I Topaz Blue
2000 E36/7 Z3 3.0i
2016 F31 335d
2015 F21 118i
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A Bee Stubby ariel. £3.46 incl postage.
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Brian4 wrote:Quote 'My son has a Z4M Coupé and my old trolley jack won't pass under the jacking point so a low profile one became necessary.'
Got the same problem with our 2 cars and daughter's car so resorted to two 2" planks to raise the car enough to get the jack under and a home made low angle ramp to get the cars onto the ramps when I need more room.
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Brian, I have a set of ramps that I bought in the 1970s. They went under my old MG Midget and the Hillman Hunter I had at the time, but since those cars went, no car I've had has sufficient clearance under the front to use them. I have been meaning to do the plank trick you describe to resurrect them but as yet haven't found the timber to suit. You've inspired me since I have to do an oil change on my X-Type very soon.Brian4 wrote:Quote 'My son has a Z4M Coupé and my old trolley jack won't pass under the jacking point so a low profile one became necessary.'
Got the same problem with our 2 cars and daughter's car so resorted to two 2" planks to raise the car enough to get the jack under and a home made low angle ramp to get the cars onto the ramps when I need more room.
Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
A nice set of chrome gills £50 (seemed like a deal), however not too sure whether I'm going to like them on my Montreal blue or not? Will fit and see . Jack at Royale is working his wonders refurbing the steering wheel to a black plain (textured) extra thick ///M stitch (I wanted the textured finish so it matches the textured finish of the plastic airbag. Such a helpful and good communicator is Jack . Front wheels over to Alloy Wheels at Melton Mowbray (noticed a slight 'dink' on the inner rim) and finally probably removal of the purple flavoured poly bushes I had fitted 5 months ago.......I personally find them a bit too hard for normal road use, with bumps etc ( I think they don't help the inherent tram line problem either, but that's only my opinion. Quick service and check of the fluids and Let Mans24 here we come
Doh! Sods law, there's a massive high pressure moving in this week, but I've got no wheels! C'est la vie
Doh! Sods law, there's a massive high pressure moving in this week, but I've got no wheels! C'est la vie
1997 Z3 2.8 (M52) Roadster Montreal blue
2013 330d (F31) M Sport Alpine White
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I found that too on my first Z3, when I fitted purple Polyflex bushes, made my tramlining more pronounced, and I had to embarrasingly apologise to every passenger for loosening their fillings...Koolflyer wrote: finally probably removal of the purple flavoured poly bushes I had fitted 5 months ago.......I personally find them a bit too hard for normal road use, with bumps etc ( I think they don't help the inherent tram line problem either, but that's only my opinion.
I even fitted the 'fabled strut brace cure', another load of tosh...
Different tyres were the only and immediate cure,
Z3 2.8 Progress Journal (Mine)
Z3 1.9 Sport Progress Journal (Wifey's)
I have an element of 'M-styling' on my car, If that's a good enough reason for the manufacturers to adorn a 320 with the M badge, then its certainly a good enough reason for me..
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I'd be interested to see some pics of that when it's done. Most people seem to go for perforated leather, but I'm kind of inclined towards your way of thinking.Koolflyer wrote: Jack at Royale is working his wonders refurbing the steering wheel to a black plain (textured) extra thick ///M stitch (I wanted the textured finish so it matches the textured finish of the plastic airbag.
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When I get back from work, I'll show you what Jack is doing for me
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1997 Z3 2.8 (M52) Roadster Montreal blue
2013 330d (F31) M Sport Alpine White
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Well. tomorrow Kev at Alloy Wheels is going to true the wheels up, and I'll have a chat to him about the 'polys'. Suppose it's just down to personal preference, but there seem to be quite a few who have tried 'polys' and have reverted back to the original OEM type as first designed.I found that too on my first Z3, when I fitted purple Polyflex bushes, made my tramlining more pronounced, and I had to embarrasingly apologise to every passenger for loosening their fillings...
The steering wheel will hopefully like this
My E91 330 has part smooth and perforated which looks and feels nice, but I was very much aware of that airbag texture and wanted a similar flow across the wheel to keep the asthetics right. No, my Z3 is not an M Sport, but I just like the stitch colours...so what
1997 Z3 2.8 (M52) Roadster Montreal blue
2013 330d (F31) M Sport Alpine White
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I bought my Zed a new MOT. A couple of minor advisories but nothing that needs immediate attention.
Thanks to Robert T for resetting the airbag light.
Thanks to Robert T for resetting the airbag light.
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Rocker Gasket
Spark plugs
Brake Hoses
Spark plugs
Brake Hoses
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All parts needed for retrofitting Cruise Control! To be exact, parts were bought two weeks ago, but I received the last two of them this week. After a bit of ebaying, I found everything for a total of £87 shipped, very happy with the price. Let's just hope everything works!
Parts needed are:
- Cruise control stalk
- Steering column underside trim with an additional cut for the stalk (unless you want to cut your existing trim)
- Clutch pedal switch
- Cruise control unit
- Actuator (and three nuts to bolt it on)
- Bowden cable (just learned that mine is from 1.8/1.9 E46, but the end looks exactly like the correct cable for Z3M, so if the length is right it should fit)
Also booked an inspection II service, with some additional work to be done on top of the usual list...
Parts needed are:
- Cruise control stalk
- Steering column underside trim with an additional cut for the stalk (unless you want to cut your existing trim)
- Clutch pedal switch
- Cruise control unit
- Actuator (and three nuts to bolt it on)
- Bowden cable (just learned that mine is from 1.8/1.9 E46, but the end looks exactly like the correct cable for Z3M, so if the length is right it should fit)
Also booked an inspection II service, with some additional work to be done on top of the usual list...
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Nice one Jani...is the actuator mounting bracket already fitted under the hood ?
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Am I right in thinking the clutch switch is the same switch that is used for the brake lights?
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Yep...you can check it by their part numbers...
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And 3rd dumb question of the evening (another one asked on a different thread ) Why are all the wires hanging off the control unit? Or is that where they have just hacked it out of the donor car and actually those wires and the connector are what are already in the car and the silver unit just connects to it?
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I think it is fitted on all (or most) Z3s? Anyway, mine has it already.Southernboy wrote:Nice one Jani...is the actuator mounting bracket already fitted under the hood ?
I haven't checked the wiring loom, but peeps say all the required wiring and connectors should be there on all Z3s, so this should be a pretty quick bolt-on job.
Yep, they've just used the cutters to remove the unit from donor car.bertiejaffa wrote:Why are all the wires hanging off the control unit? Or is that where they have just hacked it out of the donor car
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Got ACS roll hoops in perfect condition
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Scarab II now has both his M roadster "ears" fitted and functional.... The replacement plastic cover arrived from the USA for the driver door M mirror, been painted and fitted today...It's so nice to have a mirror again...been getting whiplash twisting around to check the traffic coming up on my right...
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Fresh MOT. Clean pass, no advisories. £35 from my local indy (formerly BMW).
Cheers R.
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Arctic Silver '99 Z3 1.9 & Black '59 Frogeye 1275cc
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..... nothing.....I treated the soft top to a coat of Fabsil...
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I bought my Z3 a friend..
A brand new BMW 1 Series F20, 116D Efficient dynamics, with a Drivers comfort package, in Mineral Grey.
I get it next week.. I'm well excited!
A brand new BMW 1 Series F20, 116D Efficient dynamics, with a Drivers comfort package, in Mineral Grey.
I get it next week.. I'm well excited!
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last week my z3 got a new friend also . the tonka toy .........lebigmec wrote:I bought my Z3 a friend..
A brand new BMW 1 Series F20, 116D Efficient dynamics, with a Drivers comfort package, in Mineral Grey.
I get it next week.. I'm well excited!
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Nothing for my Zed this week unless you could cans of emulsion and varnish, new internal doors and a bulk bag of chippings to replace the front lawn!
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This has been one of the longest ten days of my life!....... Why?
As we all know its been wet and windy over the winter months, so a good time to send the steering wheel away for a refurb. However, as we also know a huge high pressure moved in the very day I sent off my wheel, and ever since has been top down driving weather! The only consolation is that Jack has nearly completed the job and delivery is on Tuesday, and I'm sure the standard of workmanship will be spot on as usual. The best things are always worth waiting for, eh.
Huh, sods law........bet it rains Tuesday onwards
As we all know its been wet and windy over the winter months, so a good time to send the steering wheel away for a refurb. However, as we also know a huge high pressure moved in the very day I sent off my wheel, and ever since has been top down driving weather! The only consolation is that Jack has nearly completed the job and delivery is on Tuesday, and I'm sure the standard of workmanship will be spot on as usual. The best things are always worth waiting for, eh.
Huh, sods law........bet it rains Tuesday onwards
1997 Z3 2.8 (M52) Roadster Montreal blue
2013 330d (F31) M Sport Alpine White
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New water pump - had "fun" getting the old one out.
New auxiliary belt tensioner - old one sounded like a rattly roller skate.
New O-rings, bleed screw and drain plug on the expansion tank/radiator.
New BMW coolant
Inspected all the coolant rubber hoses but they still look like new!
New auxiliary belt tensioner - old one sounded like a rattly roller skate.
New O-rings, bleed screw and drain plug on the expansion tank/radiator.
New BMW coolant
Inspected all the coolant rubber hoses but they still look like new!
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Just ordered new rear window. Spent last month rejuvenating old one only for it to now split. put a bit of a dampener on a good day.
In love with driving again (its the Z effect)
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Very nice too!PCSAM wrote:last week my z3 got a new friend also . the tonka toy .........lebigmec wrote:I bought my Z3 a friend..
A brand new BMW 1 Series F20, 116D Efficient dynamics, with a Drivers comfort package, in Mineral Grey.
I get it next week.. I'm well excited!
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Some seat bushes and some black spray paint for the front speaker grilles
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