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by rustyz4
Thu 17 Jan, 2008 09:15
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: UK Petrol costs
Replies: 47
Views: 5094

Thats what gets me,, Tax, Tax, Tax,, Im not sure of the exact figure, but something like 80% of fuel is TAX......... and know they have the green argument, to put on more tax........ Although, wheres the incentive for the goverment to make us use less fuel,,,if we all wallked everywhere, they would ...
by rustyz4
Mon 14 Jan, 2008 10:05
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: any guitarist on the forum some help needed
Replies: 12
Views: 1542

I would agree with a try before you buy aspect,, but to be fair no substitute for a good set up witha local guitar tech,, I have heard crap sounding guitars, sound great after a good set up,, No guitar starts to sound good until it has aged a bit,, I was a pro session player for 9 years,, and have t...
by rustyz4
Mon 14 Jan, 2008 09:57
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Caption Competition
Replies: 36
Views: 3380

" man caught making love to the invisible woman "
by rustyz4
Sat 12 Jan, 2008 15:47
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: any guitarist on the forum some help needed
Replies: 12
Views: 1542

by rustyz4
Sat 12 Jan, 2008 15:38
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: any guitarist on the forum some help needed
Replies: 12
Views: 1542

Hi 321 The westfield guitars are good value for money, but shop around there are a lot of very good acoustic guitars around the £200 mark.When you mention pick ups are you talking about getting an acoustic giutar and fitting one?, becuase the electro acoustics already come with a piazzo type pick up...
by rustyz4
Mon 07 Jan, 2008 20:45
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Another new member
Replies: 21
Views: 1480

Hi & welcome
by rustyz4
Mon 07 Jan, 2008 19:06
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: This is hilarious :-)
Replies: 18
Views: 1861

Alex, are you a closet Smarter? :D I must say the contrast of a fuel guzzler ( although the M really isn't too bad on fuel for the performance :wink: ) and a green Smart really appeals to me. Sort of Ying and Yang. Also the costs off set each other, although the driving experience must be an absolu...
by rustyz4
Mon 07 Jan, 2008 18:23
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: This is hilarious :-)
Replies: 18
Views: 1861

I love the way he said when he bought it,, that he wouldnt buy a car of ebay, hence why he went to a Mercedes garage :P
by rustyz4
Mon 31 Dec, 2007 11:17
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: hello im new
Replies: 11
Views: 1111

Hi and welcome :P
by rustyz4
Fri 21 Dec, 2007 17:21
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Please Sponser This Site Pay By Paypal
Replies: 62
Views: 16717

Tim, Can you please make sure you let us know if you don't receive enough donations to fully fund the site for another 12 months please. IMO there is no reason you should have to subsidize this site at all. Si. i second that,ill ebay my blow up margrette thatcher sex doll if i have to :twisted: how...
by rustyz4
Thu 20 Dec, 2007 09:37
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: General Knowledge Quiz: Phone a friend and all that?
Replies: 16
Views: 2175

Slightly off topic,, But I know the R4 Today programme had to stop in the late 80`s doing Man/Woman of the year,,,,, due to vote rigging :roll: They brought it back briefly in the 90`s,, Blair won man of the year,, and they suspected vote rigging again, so havent done it since,, Back on topic,, woma...
by rustyz4
Wed 19 Dec, 2007 21:02
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Headlights
Replies: 3
Views: 733

yes I would agree with the osram nightbreakers,, the type of bulb required should be stamped on the outside of the headlamp lense.
by rustyz4
Wed 19 Dec, 2007 20:06
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Advice on how to sell, please - Payment? Test Drives? etc.
Replies: 18
Views: 2719

Regarding payment,, the best way as all the dealers do know, is a CHAPS payment,, and it is sameday, this is a direct payment from their bank into yours it is the best form of secure payment, if you go to your banks website they should have all the relevant details concerning this type of payment. H...
by rustyz4
Wed 19 Dec, 2007 16:18
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Z3 - stupid vandalism
Replies: 12
Views: 2292

Somebody,s p****d thier wife off,,,,,,
by rustyz4
Wed 19 Dec, 2007 14:07
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: I'm getting married tomorrow
Replies: 40
Views: 3298

Congrats and a long happy marriage,,, :P
by rustyz4
Tue 18 Dec, 2007 22:02
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Space shots
Replies: 8
Views: 1298

they are really good,,,


I take it nobody hacked into the American security website for those :D
by rustyz4
Sun 16 Dec, 2007 19:19
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Please Sponser This Site Pay By Paypal
Replies: 62
Views: 16717

Have emailed Tim to make a donation direct, As I do not have a paypal account,,

Merry Christmas


Rusty
by rustyz4
Fri 14 Dec, 2007 22:13
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Fuel Protest Convoys?
Replies: 26
Views: 2389

icarus wrote:According to his Wikipedia entry, Brown does not drive and has never held a driving licence

Reports on other web sites indicate that arrests have been made of key members.
Thats cos he cant afford the petrol :D
by rustyz4
Fri 14 Dec, 2007 21:38
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Fuel Protest Convoys?
Replies: 26
Views: 2389

Where I work is a bit off the beaten track,, we often have eastern european lorry drivers pull up and are literally siphoning the diesel from there tanks and selling it to the UK drivers.
by rustyz4
Fri 14 Dec, 2007 21:34
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Fuel Protest Convoys?
Replies: 26
Views: 2389

Giles wrote:
I might have to make a Statement soon :lol:
that did make me smile :)
by rustyz4
Fri 14 Dec, 2007 21:24
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Fuel Protest Convoys?
Replies: 26
Views: 2389

I keep hearing snippets,, I remember the blockade last time, did the trick though ( bit short lived though),, Brown and his taxes are costing us a fortune especially on fuel,, now he has the "green" issue, he thinks he can raise extra revenue on any fuel. Im with Giles, lets sort it out on...
by rustyz4
Fri 14 Dec, 2007 17:54
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Open letter to Tim (Zmeagol)
Replies: 82
Views: 11688

As entertaining as it is to read all the recent threads concerning resignations, calling for resignations and publicly slanging each other off as well as other forums, all I see is a huge clash of pesonalaties and a large amount of kids playground banter (your not in my gang anymore). This is a car ...
by rustyz4
Fri 07 Dec, 2007 14:23
Forum: Z4 range knowledgebase
Topic: First aid box (underseat storage) installation
Replies: 16
Views: 21908

What a great idea,, brilliant,,

Im just wondering if it will work on my M seats?
by rustyz4
Tue 04 Dec, 2007 18:55
Forum: Better Driving
Topic: Top Gear - DSC - Driverless Stability Control
Replies: 9
Views: 9357

It was pretty amazing to see,, not sure I would want to sit in a car in busy traffic, that was driving itself :P But you can see the potential and I guess it will happen one day,, The only thing is I would presume that they would be programmed to stay within speed limits, that would bugger up the go...
by rustyz4
Tue 04 Dec, 2007 10:12
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Headlights have become fish tanks!
Replies: 2
Views: 944

had same problem with mine, when I changed the headlights,, I only had the problem one side (offside), found out I had trapped one of the wires putting the casing back on,, it was swimming with water in the tray at the bottom,, dried it out, haidryer etc :oops: ,, and still got some condensation,, t...
by rustyz4
Mon 03 Dec, 2007 17:13
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Zed Christmas Party.....the morning after!!!
Replies: 12
Views: 2646

Many thanks for a great night,, nice to put some face's to name's and to be made so welcome as "newbies".

Russell & Sally
by rustyz4
Mon 26 Nov, 2007 18:21
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: A 2.8 Zed on E bay with some bizarre mods.......
Replies: 42
Views: 7960

Nero wrote:Latest update - it is now on Barry Boys :roflmao:
It makes interesting reading, what the guys have to say on there about it.

They are of the same opinion as here :lol:

Love this quote from their forum "Holy **** It looks like a Pikey Fairground ride. "
by rustyz4
Mon 26 Nov, 2007 08:08
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Bought a car today
Replies: 12
Views: 1250

Cracking little car,, :lol:

My daughter is taking her test on the 12th Dec,, so if she passes, I will be hoping to have a good as find as that!!
by rustyz4
Sat 24 Nov, 2007 08:34
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Have a laugh at this idiot!!
Replies: 42
Views: 5079

Robert T wrote:
rustyz4 wrote:looks like the Twatmobile
That would appear to be a bicycle according to google! :shock:

Cheers R.

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
by rustyz4
Fri 23 Nov, 2007 21:22
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Have a laugh at this idiot!!
Replies: 42
Views: 5079

looks like the Twatmobile
by rustyz4
Fri 23 Nov, 2007 17:29
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Z4 likes and dislikes
Replies: 32
Views: 4698

The issue I have with the mirror is that all you can see behind is the bonnet of the car behind - fine for judging distance, poor for seeing what's going on behind you in a greater sense. Luckily the 'wing' mirrors are more useful in this respect. you could always try fitting one of these :lol: htt...
by rustyz4
Thu 22 Nov, 2007 20:19
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Z4 likes and dislikes
Replies: 32
Views: 4698

I have had my Z4 for about 5 weeks now and love it to bits so far, yes the tramlining on some roads can be a pain, but as when money permits the rf`s will go, as for squeaks and rattles, thought that came with the roadster territory?. When I was looking for a roadster, first car I took out was a thr...
by rustyz4
Sun 18 Nov, 2007 13:32
Forum: Computer help
Topic: My Lap Top on a go slow
Replies: 36
Views: 9294

Tourniquet, I have checked on My Comp and found this: Intel (R) Pentium (R) CPU 2.80GHz 2.8GHz, 192 MB of RAM rustyz4, I am just trying to find out how to fix the bl**d# thing, I thought maybe I could do it myself, with some help. This is my first computer and while I can use it reasonably OK I don...
by rustyz4
Sat 17 Nov, 2007 08:33
Forum: Computer help
Topic: My Lap Top on a go slow
Replies: 36
Views: 9294

Cant believe you are suggesting re installing the operating system, this is all very drastic for the fact programs dont open quick enough. Start with the obvious,, which is a ram upgrade, take it to PC world and let them put it in for you, they dont charge much for it. Nearly all laptops suffer with...
by rustyz4
Fri 16 Nov, 2007 21:29
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: New model Hardtop for Z4
Replies: 11
Views: 2507

I got to admit that does look good
by rustyz4
Sun 11 Nov, 2007 16:05
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Door Speakers Z4
Replies: 6
Views: 1466

Thanks for tha advice,, guess I will have to add that to my " to do list" :lol:

Rusty
by rustyz4
Sat 10 Nov, 2007 12:58
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Door Speakers Z4
Replies: 6
Views: 1466

Thanks for that,,,

Does any know if the wiring is there for the speakers ?,, looked at the diagrams on the links, but must admit I am not the best at wiring diagrams :oops:


Rusty
by rustyz4
Fri 09 Nov, 2007 23:39
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Door Speakers Z4
Replies: 6
Views: 1466

Door Speakers Z4

I know this may seem a daft question, and have hunted the forum for an answer, but, My Z4 has what appears to be 8 speakers,, two behind headrests, two in doors, two in footwell and two tweeters at the top of the doors. My question is the more I listen, the two in the door do not seem to be connecte...
by rustyz4
Thu 08 Nov, 2007 16:49
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Saturday 1st December 2007 - Hertfordshire
Replies: 44
Views: 11961

Will this be a black tie do??
by rustyz4
Thu 08 Nov, 2007 09:06
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: FOR SALE: my z4 3.0 2003 (03) 46k Fantastic condition
Replies: 25
Views: 3388

You seem to be selling that Z4 all over the place at different prices,, and hows the family motor trade that has been "established for 45 years" going.
by rustyz4
Thu 08 Nov, 2007 09:02
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Help!!! Which is better 2.5l or 3.0l????
Replies: 5
Views: 1412

Hi Billy Only just got mine a while back, but can answer a few of your questions, BTW I have a 3.0 I do a few short runs inter mingled with the odd long one run and am getting about 25mpg, with concern on what to look for, dont worry about cambelt, they havent got one :lol:, springs and shocks are w...
by rustyz4
Wed 07 Nov, 2007 17:55
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Snap in adaptor for nokia
Replies: 2
Views: 769

thanks for that PVR,, unfortunatly they are different, but there is one now available for my phone (but i cant find a dealer who has one :head: )
by rustyz4
Wed 07 Nov, 2007 17:49
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Silly Question Really, But,,,,,
Replies: 2
Views: 883

thanks for that :lol:

I did wonder if it would have one and am suprised it hasn`t, still its not life or death,, nothing like rummaging around in a glove box in the dark.
by rustyz4
Wed 07 Nov, 2007 16:56
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Silly Question Really, But,,,,,
Replies: 2
Views: 883

Silly Question Really, But,,,,,

Hi

Havent had the car long, but I noticed the other night there is no light in my glove box,, I keep meaning to look in daylight (or the manual :lol: ) and check it out,, but keep forgetting :roll:

I just wondered whether it is a blown bulb or Z4`s dont have a light in the glove box?


Rusty
by rustyz4
Wed 07 Nov, 2007 08:49
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: internet connection
Replies: 18
Views: 4152

Vista is very much, where other software is concerned, in the " toe in water" stage, I confess I am neither a lover of AOL or Macaffee, both are known to have issues, but any way can you disable macaffee from running in its menu and see if that works, but as mentioned above I would junk it...
by rustyz4
Fri 02 Nov, 2007 13:56
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Saturday 1st December 2007 - Hertfordshire
Replies: 44
Views: 11961

Will see you all there :lol:
by rustyz4
Thu 01 Nov, 2007 20:07
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Hi
Replies: 13
Views: 2726

Robert T wrote:Hi and welcome.

I trust that it is you that is called Rusty and not that your Z4 is rusty! :shock:

Motor looks very nice indeedy! :D

Cheers R.

LOL, just thought it was a nice pun,, real name is Russell,,

And thanks all for the welcome
by rustyz4
Thu 01 Nov, 2007 18:37
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Hi
Replies: 13
Views: 2726

Hi

Keep reading its rude to not show pics of your car,, so here we go,,,

If some one could tell me how to get them shown directly on here, it would be much appreciated :lol:
by rustyz4
Thu 01 Nov, 2007 18:24
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Saturday 1st December 2007 - Hertfordshire
Replies: 44
Views: 11961

Hi Dario

PM sent

Rusty
by rustyz4
Sun 28 Oct, 2007 11:05
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Retro-fit cruise control
Replies: 36
Views: 7533

Hi Well fitted the cruise contol yesterday,, it was, as desrcibed a doddle, although it did take me ten minutes, due to the fact my old cowl would not let go :lol: all works fine no probs at all :P Just one question should there be a light come on the cluster to tell you when its on?? on my old E46 ...