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- Wed 14 Oct, 2015 21:39
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Z3 on eBay
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1647
- Wed 14 Oct, 2015 21:36
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Z3 on eBay
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1647
Re: Z3 on eBay
http://s394.photobucket.com/user/Julian ... library/Z3
This looks a bit better, wow.. Steep learning curve..
This looks a bit better, wow.. Steep learning curve..
- Wed 14 Oct, 2015 20:52
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Z3 on eBay
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1647
Re: Z3 on eBay
see next attempt
- Wed 14 Oct, 2015 19:55
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Z3 on eBay
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1647
Re: Z3 on eBay
I have a photo bucket, but haven't quite worked out attaching it
- Fri 09 Oct, 2015 21:13
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Z3 on eBay
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1647
Re: Z3 on eBay
Sorry the board attachment quota has been reached?
- Thu 08 Oct, 2015 22:16
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Tow bar/hitch on a Z3?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1224
Re: Tow bar/hitch on a Z3?
There were two on the market when I fitted mine, any supplier should be able to order you one.
Wailing fixed flange bar kit
Wailing fixed flange bar kit
- Wed 07 Oct, 2015 20:23
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Value for money
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2768
Re: Value for money
I posted a link to eBay (which obviously has pics) I'm still struggling to post images in here
- Tue 06 Oct, 2015 22:11
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Z3 on eBay
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1647
Z3 on eBay
2.8 Z3 on eBay, priced to sell
Reluctant sale
http://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/141794442671
Photo to follow once I work out how
J
Reluctant sale
http://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/141794442671
Photo to follow once I work out how
J
- Mon 05 Oct, 2015 20:55
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Value for money
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2768
Re: Value for money
At the other end of the scale, I'm selling my 'Z' it's a 2.8 manual and at 1200 or offers represents fantastic value. Obviously it would benefit from a little work at this price but there are no outstanding issues it drives well and brakes without pulling.
- Fri 02 Oct, 2015 22:02
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: 2.8 manual roadster for sale
- Replies: 2
- Views: 866
2.8 manual roadster for sale
I'm offering my 2.8 Z3 for sale. Back from my holiday I'm trying to create an eBay advert on my iPad with little success so in the mean time I'm reposting it in here. I'm looking for offers around £1300 For sale Atlanta blue Z3, done approx 150k miles and is not in mint condition, nothing serious bu...
- Sun 13 Sep, 2015 22:08
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: New bloke wanting your kind help!
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2598
Re: New bloke wanting your kind help!
I am reluctantly offering my 2.8 for sale, (see stock exchange) it has been a daily driver for very nearly 6 years. With a K&N panel filter it will average well over 30 mpg on lanes and town traffic. It has been the most reliable and fun car I have owned by a significant margin. I'm not sure I w...
- Tue 08 Sep, 2015 20:45
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: 2.8 Z3 for sale
- Replies: 2
- Views: 999
Re: 2.8 Z3 for sale
He is Atlanta blue, with cream/beige interior.
MOT is up in December.
I'm looking for offers around £1300
MOT is up in December.
I'm looking for offers around £1300
- Mon 07 Sep, 2015 21:01
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: 2.8 Z3 for sale
- Replies: 2
- Views: 999
2.8 Z3 for sale
I find myself reluctantly offering my 2.8 Z3 for sale. Herman the German or 'Hermie' has done quite a few miles and is not in mint condition, he would benefit from a bit of spit and polish. On the other hand he drives very well has had no issues mechanical or otherwise in the last 6 years that I hav...
- Mon 02 Feb, 2015 20:02
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Breaking - Z3 1.9 4 cylinder M44 Atlanta Blue pre-facelift
- Replies: 41
- Views: 8210
Re: Breaking - Z3 1.9 4 cylinder M44 Atlanta Blue pre-faceli
Hi, did the roof and window sell?
- Tue 29 Jul, 2014 20:30
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: Question regarding legality
- Replies: 25
- Views: 5592
Re: Question regarding legality
I double dare him to contact motorbility to check this is legal, why doesn't he claim in his adopted host country?
- Thu 10 Jul, 2014 17:24
- Forum: Better Driving
- Topic: Hardknott Pass
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7067
Re: Hardknott Pass
I did the hardknott and wrynose passes some years ago on a road rally, we managed to average 30mph from Langdale to the Woolpack at night. A fantastic drivers road, It would be nice to do it by day some time.
- Wed 25 Jun, 2014 19:09
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: Question regarding legality
- Replies: 25
- Views: 5592
Re: Question regarding legality
I'm with the other guy, can we shop him in to the authorities? Go on can we pleeeaseee
- Mon 02 Jun, 2014 18:27
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Front bumper for sale
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1894
Re: Front bumper for sale
Still available, make me an offer.
Sorry no exhaust..
J
Sorry no exhaust..
J
- Fri 25 Apr, 2014 17:52
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Front bumper for sale
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1894
Front bumper for sale
Silver front bumper for sale, with grill and number plate holder. Slightly scuffed on one side otherwise OK.
It was going to fix my Z but there has been a change of plan. All offers considered.
Jules
It was going to fix my Z but there has been a change of plan. All offers considered.
Jules
- Wed 08 May, 2013 18:24
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: towbar
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1144
Re: towbar
Don't be afraid, I too have a bar on the back of my 'Z', it's a watling bar it was an easy fit but the steady bar benefits from a small tweak.
Message me if you need photos, advice or.... Counciling
Message me if you need photos, advice or.... Counciling
- Wed 08 May, 2013 18:10
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Wanted - beige soft top cover
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1113
Re: Wanted - beige soft top cover
I have a beige on that came with the car but I have never used it.
If you still need one message me and we can arrange the sale.
If you still need one message me and we can arrange the sale.
- Wed 08 May, 2013 18:05
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Wanted - front bumper
- Replies: 11
- Views: 978
Re: Wanted - front bumper
I have a silver std one that never got painted and fitted to my blue 'Z'
It's up for grabs as I haven't fitted it after 18 months then I am probably never going too!
It's up for grabs as I haven't fitted it after 18 months then I am probably never going too!
- Wed 26 Dec, 2012 09:10
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: best alarm system
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3484
Re: best alarm system
I'm still using the OE alarm, but the problem with it is the beeps, it screams "don't leave meeeeeeee" when you arm it day or night.
I can see why anybody would want a programmable after market alarm. Although I've had my Z for 4 years now and still not fitted a replacement alarm.....
I can see why anybody would want a programmable after market alarm. Although I've had my Z for 4 years now and still not fitted a replacement alarm.....
- Wed 26 Dec, 2012 08:38
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: best alarm system
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3484
Re: best alarm system
I fitted Clifford alarms in the 1990's. I don't think anything CAT1 or 2 is a DIY fit unless you are quite handy. First issue is the insurance, if it's not dealer installed with a certificate then they will must likely deny it's existence and second there's safety, I have never seen a fitter do this...
- Wed 21 Nov, 2012 22:46
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: There is some justice in the world.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1168
Re: There is some justice in the world.
I can't remember the last time I saw a Z3 and I drive around 600 miles a week. You need to come by Macclesfield if you want to increase your 'Z's' spotted.. There's mine, a red one that parks on bridge street and a purple one that works at the solicitors on bridge street... And that's only in a 100...
- Mon 05 Nov, 2012 18:37
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Mini wing miroors on Z3 ?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1681
Re: Mini wing miroors on Z3 ?
There was a thread about mirrors from a beetle or somthing like as a cheaper alternative, a couple of months ago, but I have always wondered what mini mirrors would look like on a Z. The idea of selling the old mirrors is ok when your existing mirrors aren't held on with insulation tape curtsy of lo...
- Sun 28 Oct, 2012 06:58
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: Iconic mobile phones discuss
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4911
Re: Iconic mobile phones discuss
The hours changed and i can't sleep.... I had a 6310, it was possibly the first of the new, small generation of phones we take for granted but not iconic.. Now the Sony 'mars bar' phone of the early 90's that was an iconic small phone. It was so much smaller than any other phone of the time. and the...
- Sun 07 Oct, 2012 20:58
- Forum: Spotted!
- Topic: Estoril Blue MR near Warrington
- Replies: 2
- Views: 523
Re: Estoril Blue MR near Warrington
M6 ? About 3.30 northbound.....
- Sun 07 Oct, 2012 20:50
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Bad day in my Z
- Replies: 36
- Views: 2699
Re: Bad day in my Z
Be careful, if you've damaged the wheel like that get a 4 wheel alignment before you accept the panels from numb nuts.
You don't want to be saddled with a car that crabs and let him off his NCB !
You don't want to be saddled with a car that crabs and let him off his NCB !
- Sun 02 Sep, 2012 21:46
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Vittaloni wing mirrors fitted
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3661
Re: Vittaloni wing mirrors fitted
65 quid... I'm in, my mirrors are held on with insulation tape currently.
Thanks 'B' for the heads up, this is what a forum is all about
J
Thanks 'B' for the heads up, this is what a forum is all about
J
- Mon 27 Aug, 2012 20:23
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Towbar
- Replies: 6
- Views: 858
Re: Towbar
What year is your 'Z'? I have a 97 year Z and have fitted a wattling bar. I have used it this summer to pull a trailer tent around Europe on my honeymoon. If you have a 98 year or newer Z you will need the dearer EU approved bar (EU, don't you just love em) The trailer tent comes in at around 400kgs...
- Thu 16 Aug, 2012 22:36
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3 & Kayak?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3792
- Thu 16 Aug, 2012 22:34
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3 & Kayak?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3792
Re: Z3 & Kayak?
OoH, OH, OH.....
I should have thought of this one earlier, Doh...
Get a feathercraft, they are a bit tippy out at sea, but are collapsible not inflatable.
I'm 6'2" and was 15st when I last used one
J
I should have thought of this one earlier, Doh...
Get a feathercraft, they are a bit tippy out at sea, but are collapsible not inflatable.
I'm 6'2" and was 15st when I last used one
J
- Mon 16 Jul, 2012 17:38
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: French Breathalister Law
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2003
Re: French Breathalister Law
Well, I say a licence to play golf trumps the French breathalyser laws.... A 150 EUROS..... Arrrrgh
- Mon 16 Jul, 2012 05:43
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: French Breathalister Law
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2003
Re: French Breathalister Law
Sorry, I'm with Mike. One day I'm wiring a CSU it a swimming pool, the next I can't even add a socket to an existing ring main.... Although I can't remember anything so brassy as this breathyliser issue for 'corruption' I'm just hoping its not a sign of things to come.
- Thu 05 Jul, 2012 21:36
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3 & Kayak?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3792
Re: Z3 & Kayak?
I'm seeing a frame front and rear to support the kaayak, resting on pads on the boot and bonnet. Lots of mither and nowhere to carry the paddle.
But for 3 miles I'm also seeing one of those dollies with a pair of wheels you fit to the end of a kayak for portage.
But for 3 miles I'm also seeing one of those dollies with a pair of wheels you fit to the end of a kayak for portage.
- Tue 03 Jul, 2012 23:43
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: How much do you like your Z3
- Replies: 103
- Views: 82849
Re: How much do you like your Z3
Absolutely perfect, the 'Z' towed fine... We bought a Raclet Solena trailer tent for the job
I have fitted a tow bar, KN panel filter and SS exhaust, I couldn't imagine a better way to go touring on a budget.
I have fitted a tow bar, KN panel filter and SS exhaust, I couldn't imagine a better way to go touring on a budget.
- Mon 02 Jul, 2012 21:34
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: How much do you like your Z3
- Replies: 103
- Views: 82849
Re: How much do you like your Z3
How much do you like your Z3?
Enough to cover 3600 miles camping around Europe on Honeymoon.
Just got back last Friday
J
Enough to cover 3600 miles camping around Europe on Honeymoon.
Just got back last Friday
J
- Sun 24 Jun, 2012 12:43
- Forum: Spotted!
- Topic: Spotted in Monaco
- Replies: 4
- Views: 856
Re: Spotted in Monaco
More over priced than over rated....
I'll swear there must be more Z3's in Macclesfield than France, I've seen 2 4's and that 3 not including mine in 3 weeks
I'll swear there must be more Z3's in Macclesfield than France, I've seen 2 4's and that 3 not including mine in 3 weeks
- Sat 23 Jun, 2012 17:32
- Forum: Spotted!
- Topic: Spotted in Monaco
- Replies: 4
- Views: 856
Spotted in Monaco
Yellow face lift 2.0, I'm only posting this so you know me and my 'Z' are here....
Happy days, pics to follow!
Happy days, pics to follow!
- Fri 01 Jun, 2012 16:13
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Wanted: Z3 Silencer / Back box
- Replies: 2
- Views: 423
Re: Wanted: Z3 Silencer / Back box
I have a twin cat system that was on eBay a few weeks ago.
One piece from the manifold back, an original BMW part in good condition.
It didn't sell so make me an offer
J
One piece from the manifold back, an original BMW part in good condition.
It didn't sell so make me an offer
J
- Sun 27 May, 2012 15:51
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: FS: 2 seats & 2 door cards + matching gaitors
- Replies: 4
- Views: 575
Re: FS: 2 seats & 2 door cards + matching gaitors
Interested in the door cards....
PM me....
PM me....
- Thu 24 May, 2012 21:00
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3 2.8 97 - Clutch kit/flywheel
- Replies: 2
- Views: 537
Re: Z3 2.8 97 - Clutch kit/flywheel
Is the flywheel a consumable part? Or is it just prudent to change it with the clutch?
- Mon 23 Apr, 2012 17:37
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: stuttering electric window
- Replies: 4
- Views: 767
Re: stuttering electric window
I have just fixed the same problem, ptfe spray on the rear runner and silicone spray on the front. It needs the door card off but that's not a big job (two screws and the handle surround.) Putting it all back needed 10 mins patience, I removed the black window trim and fitted it to the door card off...
- Tue 17 Apr, 2012 21:15
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: wtd: Cheap TomTom
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1044
Re: wtd: Cheap TomTom
Rob, you seem to know about these gadgets, can any old Tom Tom (for Tom Tom read any of these devices) hold European maps? I'm planning a one off tour of France & Spain for my honeymoon (in the 'Z' of course) this summer. I know I will want / need one of these things and was considering either g...
- Mon 16 Apr, 2012 19:10
- Forum: Spotted!
- Topic: Silver Z3 in Buxton and Blue Z3 near Wilmslow
- Replies: 6
- Views: 862
Re: Silver Z3 in Buxton and Blue Z3 near Wilmslow
Thanks for that, Atlanta Blue it is...
Mine has the beige interior, one day I will change it for black.... one day....
Strange thing about the time, It could have been me all but for the colour.
Is yours a bit loud? or were you giving it a bit of exercise?
J
Mine has the beige interior, one day I will change it for black.... one day....
Strange thing about the time, It could have been me all but for the colour.
Is yours a bit loud? or were you giving it a bit of exercise?
J
- Mon 16 Apr, 2012 17:54
- Forum: Spotted!
- Topic: Silver Z3 in Buxton and Blue Z3 near Wilmslow
- Replies: 6
- Views: 862
Re: Silver Z3 in Buxton and Blue Z3 near Wilmslow
Thats not my blue , but its a very nice oolour.
I describe mine as 'James Bond blue'
its a very light blue like the car in the film
J
I describe mine as 'James Bond blue'
its a very light blue like the car in the film
J
- Sun 15 Apr, 2012 23:46
- Forum: Spotted!
- Topic: Silver Z3 in Buxton and Blue Z3 near Wilmslow
- Replies: 6
- Views: 862
Re: Silver Z3 in Buxton and Blue Z3 near Wilmslow
Oh, I think the 'blue' might be me.... what is velvet blue?
Sorry I didn't see you..
J
Sorry I didn't see you..
J
- Tue 03 Jan, 2012 18:17
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Seats for sale
- Replies: 1
- Views: 526
Seats for sale
I am selling the seats from my 'Z' now I have fitted my sports seats. They are both in good condition and both adjust both up/down and front/back. They are beige/ brown (see photo if I successfully upload them).
PM or text me on 07967 322189 for photo's and details
Julian
PM or text me on 07967 322189 for photo's and details
Julian
- Tue 03 Jan, 2012 17:59
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Exhaust for sale.
- Replies: 0
- Views: 409
Exhaust for sale.
I am selling a complete genuine BMW exhaust system, from the manifold back. It is a twin 'CAT' system for the post 1998 2.8 model 'Z' I bought it used but in good condition recently from another forum member without checking my own car. but I have a 1997 model with the single CAT. PM me or text 0796...