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by Michael McGovern
Sun 08 May, 2011 18:59
Forum: Performance
Topic: Goodyear F1 245/40/17
Replies: 4
Views: 1018

Iv got the same predicament. there are two part worn ones but dont have much life left in them on ebay. I also found some via a search on google forget the web site but it wouldnt be hard to find.

I may well just get two rear falkens as i have 2 fronts already.
by Michael McGovern
Wed 03 Nov, 2010 00:53
Forum: Performance
Topic: Stone guards and Bonnet Bra's. Is it just me...?
Replies: 11
Views: 1951

I have clear film on my arches, very subtle. Im not a fan of the magnetic ones.
by Michael McGovern
Tue 05 Oct, 2010 19:51
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: ///M roadster S233 (I think) silver
Replies: 3
Views: 948

I have about 40 now :)
by Michael McGovern
Mon 04 Oct, 2010 21:21
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: ///M roadster S233 (I think) silver
Replies: 3
Views: 948

Was me. I was probably looking for Redline magazines rather than refuelling.... they had none.
by Michael McGovern
Tue 28 Sep, 2010 20:48
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: LOOK AT THIS (Price for inspection II)
Replies: 19
Views: 1762

its around a grand for bmw i got quoted 1200 recently and around the 600 mark for a good indy. got my inspection 2 done two weeks ago minus spark plugs as they were changed by a bmw garage in swiss alps (long story) plus fitting/balancing two rear tyres, changing dif oil and vanos filter for 520. th...
by Michael McGovern
Sat 25 Sep, 2010 20:56
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: The Nurburgring
Replies: 36
Views: 3675

iv got a few left on the card too will be doing about 10ish i think depending on weather. will be back over in april to cash in the rest. im sure you'll be fine mate, first day im told is when you usually crash oh and after 50 laps when you think you know it. you sound like your sensible and our enj...
by Michael McGovern
Sat 25 Sep, 2010 20:48
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: The Nurburgring
Replies: 36
Views: 3675

il be there next weekend, looks like it was reasonably dry which is lucky. Dont get too pissed i made this mistake earlier in the year couldnt drive till the afternoon, i cant even remember what time we let the pub :( i blame the northloop boys. Im sure you have heard about the redline magazines and...
by Michael McGovern
Tue 07 Sep, 2010 20:44
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: a quiz to help fund zroadster.net please play along
Replies: 46
Views: 3948

671
by Michael McGovern
Fri 20 Aug, 2010 00:06
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3M sold so lots of spare items for sale
Replies: 24
Views: 3473

hey

pm sent
by Michael McGovern
Mon 26 Jul, 2010 20:58
Forum: Site Announcements and Feedback
Topic: IM's wont work
Replies: 2
Views: 2397

oh ok, my mistake
by Michael McGovern
Mon 26 Jul, 2010 20:44
Forum: Site Announcements and Feedback
Topic: IM's wont work
Replies: 2
Views: 2397

IM's wont work

Have you cheeky monkeys disabled my IM's? there not sending
by Michael McGovern
Mon 26 Jul, 2010 20:35
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: how old is the typical z3/z3m driver?
Replies: 225
Views: 18572

just turned 26 bought her when i was 24. im getting old
by Michael McGovern
Mon 26 Jul, 2010 00:45
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: For Sale damaged Zm Roadster
Replies: 12
Views: 1684

hi if its still for sale can you send me some pics please. mfpdesign@hotmail.com
by Michael McGovern
Sat 24 Jul, 2010 20:59
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: side skirt and front bumper
Replies: 3
Views: 666

first and last hey... it was a bit stupid i could see form the breakers pictures it was different.

the side skirt is more important anyway the front bumper was me just being anal about some small stone chips.
by Michael McGovern
Sat 24 Jul, 2010 14:40
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: side skirt and front bumper
Replies: 3
Views: 666

side skirt and front bumper

Just wondering if the standard z3 side skirt and front bumper is the same as the m roadster???? will save me on stone chip respray if it is.
by Michael McGovern
Sat 17 Jul, 2010 21:17
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Occupations...what do Zed drivers do for a living???
Replies: 114
Views: 10842

Project Manager
by Michael McGovern
Sat 29 May, 2010 19:59
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: how old is the typical z3/z3m driver?
Replies: 225
Views: 18572

25 had the car a year
by Michael McGovern
Tue 04 May, 2010 08:02
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Urgent help needed
Replies: 8
Views: 1206

she is back to chasing Ferraris and alfas through the alps, she must be fixed.

cheers mate.
by Michael McGovern
Mon 03 May, 2010 15:16
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Urgent help needed
Replies: 8
Views: 1206

they have just brought me one of the spark plugs from cylinder 4. Its electrode has sheered off, they said it wasn't torqued properly and must of been moving, they cant think of any other reason for this to happen. bloody bmw uk, i think il be going to Munich legends from now on.
by Michael McGovern
Mon 03 May, 2010 14:41
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Urgent help needed
Replies: 8
Views: 1206

at the second bmw garage now, they think its one of the coils gone on one of the cylinders. They have one so replacing it now. hopefully il be able to get out of here in half an hour with the majority of my bank balance intact.
by Michael McGovern
Mon 03 May, 2010 13:00
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Urgent help needed
Replies: 8
Views: 1206

we did try and fill up but the pump didnt work so we gave up, thought it might be related to that, or we went through some road works which kicked up a lot of dust. how did u sort your water in the petrol problem?
by Michael McGovern
Mon 03 May, 2010 12:30
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Urgent help needed
Replies: 8
Views: 1206

Urgent help needed

I am driving in the Swiss Alpes and the car has all of a sudden got very lumpy, low end revs, feels like its missing. There are no warning signs on the engine display and all the temperatures are fine, any ideas what it could be? There is a big delay on reaction at the low revs in terms of speed but...
by Michael McGovern
Sun 25 Apr, 2010 14:45
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Castle combe M Roadster
Replies: 6
Views: 1223

i have never seen so many scoobys in one place there were hundreds of them. yer it was a longish drive, but hadnt driven the car in 3 weeks so it needed a little run.

i got 2 free tickets from the bmw car club so thought, why not
by Michael McGovern
Sun 25 Apr, 2010 12:41
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: rear hump removal and amp
Replies: 2
Views: 730

rear hump removal and amp

I was about to start removing the rear hump in the boot. when i removed part of the rear trim i discovered there is a harmen amp. so i presume this is to power the useless sub type thing in the middle console? Does this sub mean i lose the extra storage i can not seem to find in the rear section whe...
by Michael McGovern
Sun 25 Apr, 2010 09:32
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z4 2.2ltr for sale
Replies: 2
Views: 1049

that link is only to the pictures, my friend is after a z4 let me know if it is still about
by Michael McGovern
Sun 25 Apr, 2010 09:26
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Castle combe M Roadster
Replies: 6
Views: 1223

iv just realised you bought tonys car didnt you. i went to have a look at his when he was selling. nice guy. your not local r u? never seen you about brighton etc?
by Michael McGovern
Sun 25 Apr, 2010 09:21
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Castle combe M Roadster
Replies: 6
Views: 1223

i was parked in the spectators car park very close to a black z3m coupe behind was a new silver z4 roadster, nice.

my mate has decided he is buying a z4 (older one) now so was a good trip, got someone new into the bmw clan hopefully
by Michael McGovern
Sat 24 Apr, 2010 22:49
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Castle combe M Roadster
Replies: 6
Views: 1223

Castle combe M Roadster

Left hand drive blue m roadster at castle combe today. Decent driving if that was you.
by Michael McGovern
Sat 10 Apr, 2010 18:18
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Anyone remember Chrisie from last year (he/she) ?
Replies: 11
Views: 1557

it sold today before i could go and see it, thought i might be able to get a cheap track car there. :evil:
by Michael McGovern
Mon 05 Apr, 2010 15:19
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: ZRoadster.net Karting event ?
Replies: 11
Views: 3072

Is this still happening?
by Michael McGovern
Mon 05 Apr, 2010 14:52
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Insurance Quotes
Replies: 12
Views: 2044

bell.co.uk were reasonably cheap but iv moved to an insurance broker as they give mods for free and do trackday cover as required. was the same price as bell but saved about 100 when added mods. Pace Ward ask for Jonathan. How old are you? might be worth sticking your mum on the policy too if she ha...
by Michael McGovern
Mon 29 Mar, 2010 17:02
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Wheel refurb
Replies: 26
Views: 2254

I curbed one of my alloys the other day trying to get over a speed bump with my too low suspension, totally my fault this time but its still a bas t ard as they had only done around 500 miles since they were last refurbed by the previous owner. Shame its up north as i may well of used them for that ...
by Michael McGovern
Mon 29 Mar, 2010 11:05
Forum: Performance
Topic: Rogue Rear top mount noise
Replies: 5
Views: 939

i wouldn't mind if it went away after a few minutes, i drove for two hours yesterday with it chirping in my ear, no let up and it feels like there is movement on that side, may well be me being sensitive to it because of the noise. I have ordered some replacement bushes, and might be swapping them r...
by Michael McGovern
Sun 28 Mar, 2010 21:57
Forum: Performance
Topic: Rogue Rear top mount noise
Replies: 5
Views: 939

Thanks for replying well one of the mounts doesn't make a noise and the other does so there is either a quality consistency problem with rogue or the rubber bushes need replacing. I have heard they do sometimes make a noise but this just doesn't seem right. I have been advised to give swapping the t...
by Michael McGovern
Sun 28 Mar, 2010 19:13
Forum: Performance
Topic: Rogue Rear top mount noise
Replies: 5
Views: 939

Rogue Rear top mount noise

After fitting second hand kw3's this week i have experienced a few teething problems which thankfully I have nearly resolved. There is however one problem left. I hear a chirping noise from the nearside rear. There is a very slight movement which can only be felt and not seen to the rubber part of t...
by Michael McGovern
Fri 19 Mar, 2010 10:23
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: The Netherlands
Replies: 17
Views: 1632

I wouldn't mind seeing your z1 when your back in Brighton. I have never seen one in the flesh. Any chance????

Mike
by Michael McGovern
Wed 17 Mar, 2010 02:34
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: H&R Spacers FOR SALE with longer bolts and lockers
Replies: 3
Views: 594

scott, I personally think if you want to achieve the maximum price out of them, then put it on Ebay and advertise it for all the BMW models it is compatible with, E46/36 M3 etc etc and you will make 130 plus. The Z3 market is small compared to others. If however you think that maybe you might have g...
by Michael McGovern
Wed 10 Mar, 2010 23:02
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Wish me luck
Replies: 19
Views: 1540

petrol card will be thrown in there as a request, not sure they will give it as i think if you need a car they either get a driver or rent you a car. Its in central london so no one drives in.

I am down to 200mile / tank at the minute and thats well past the yellow light
by Michael McGovern
Wed 10 Mar, 2010 18:12
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Wish me luck
Replies: 19
Views: 1540

i have been waiting so long to get my career back on track, this job will do that. Loads of drinks tonight i think. Just need to sort out a decent package now.
by Michael McGovern
Wed 10 Mar, 2010 16:59
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Wish me luck
Replies: 19
Views: 1540

Got the job, going for lunch to negotiate a package. **** yeah!!!! :D
by Michael McGovern
Mon 08 Mar, 2010 22:19
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: shares
Replies: 0
Views: 336

shares

Just started getting into PI properly recently after pressure from a friend, anyone else follow the markets?

My portfolio is only small at the minute but think it is a good time to get in cheap obviously with some caution needed.
by Michael McGovern
Tue 02 Mar, 2010 19:04
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Wish me luck
Replies: 19
Views: 1540

Second interview done, strange one indeed. I have no idea where I stand, got everything I wanted across but who knows. The waiting game continues...

Thanks for the support guys.

will update when i know
by Michael McGovern
Tue 02 Mar, 2010 12:28
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Wish me luck
Replies: 19
Views: 1540

Farringdon, london. Cheers guys.
by Michael McGovern
Tue 02 Mar, 2010 11:33
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Wish me luck
Replies: 19
Views: 1540

Wish me luck

Have a second interview for a job @ 3pm
by Michael McGovern
Fri 26 Feb, 2010 09:49
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Ebay code
Replies: 6
Views: 941

it expires today
by Michael McGovern
Thu 25 Feb, 2010 20:45
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Ebay code
Replies: 6
Views: 941

Ebay code

Voucher code: C-UKBACKMT2

10 percent off ebay till tomorrow enter once you win something in the voucher section. Not sure if it will work 100 percent but my gf got it sent to her by ebay and its worked for me just now.

Give it a go if you are buying something anyway
by Michael McGovern
Mon 22 Feb, 2010 22:02
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: NCP Parking fine
Replies: 58
Views: 19126

Work as a traffic warden by any chance????
by Michael McGovern
Sun 21 Feb, 2010 18:16
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Feel of different tyres
Replies: 6
Views: 1013

mine are gs-d3's not the new ones. Might have some baring but still the difference was considerable between the two.

Im going to get them rebalanced anyway see if that sorts it when i eventually get them back on.
by Michael McGovern
Sun 21 Feb, 2010 16:24
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Feel of different tyres
Replies: 6
Views: 1013

ha, actually just bought some of this stuff Cleaner http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/acatalog/Britemax_Easy_Cut_1.html Polish and sealer http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/acatalog/Britemax_Final_Shine_1.html I cleaned them up with some wet and dry 600 and 1500 and some autosol. Still need to repair some ligh...
by Michael McGovern
Sun 21 Feb, 2010 16:19
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Feel of different tyres
Replies: 6
Views: 1013

Well actually when i first put on the mixed lot of tyres the fronts were roughly 22 and backs around 15 psi. and i noticed an improvement in smoothness straight away, I put the lot to 32 all round and the drive yesterday was the smoothest since i have fitted the f1's, on the same roads. I hope the h...