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by Pinnacle
Tue 12 Jul, 2011 06:25
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: For Sale: Z3 1.9 1997
Replies: 6
Views: 908

Sold.
by Pinnacle
Wed 22 Jun, 2011 19:03
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: For Sale: Z3 1.9 1997
Replies: 6
Views: 908

:roll:
by Pinnacle
Fri 10 Jun, 2011 12:24
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Beware
Replies: 16
Views: 3431

I've had my car up for sale for a couple of weeks on Autotrader. So far I've had 8 scammers, 1 car matching agent and 0 serious enquiries. The scammers all start off with the same question. Is the car still for sale. Then it moves on to I work on an oil rig or I'm an oceanographer. As soon as they m...
by Pinnacle
Wed 08 Jun, 2011 06:44
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: For Sale: Z3 1.9 1997
Replies: 6
Views: 908

Just gave her a nice polish as well.

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by Pinnacle
Wed 08 Jun, 2011 06:27
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: For Sale: Z3 1.9 1997
Replies: 6
Views: 908

For Sale: Z3 1.9 1997

Unfortunately a growing family means my wifes Z3 has to go up for sale. Don't hate me but I bought her a CLK 230k cab so she has some back seats. · Recent MOT until May 2012 · Tax until September 2011 · Recent Service History · Low Mileage (82,200 Miles) · Electric Windows · Electric Mirrors · Pione...
by Pinnacle
Fri 20 May, 2011 12:51
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Bmw Z3m...£3500
Replies: 15
Views: 1434

That should be Z3M £5000. As he states that it will be removed 1 day before if bids have not risen above £5k.

Looks quite nice though.
by Pinnacle
Fri 20 May, 2011 12:45
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Beige Sports Seats on eBay
Replies: 8
Views: 657

:head:

Just seen this. I was too late they sold last night :(
by Pinnacle
Mon 15 Nov, 2010 12:42
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 exhaust FOR SALE (1.9)1997**SOLD**
Replies: 6
Views: 1160

Hi Is this a standard exhaust or an aftermarket one. Sorry I'm not sure what pattern means.
by Pinnacle
Fri 12 Nov, 2010 12:58
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Dead Fuel gauge
Replies: 2
Views: 331

Dead Fuel gauge

Is there a fuse for the fuel gague ? If there is and it had blown would the red light still show up on startup?. The fuel gauge is dead. It started off dropping to empty ramdomly and now it's just sitting at empty. My trip computer tells me ther eis still 192m in the tank. An ideas what I should che...
by Pinnacle
Tue 02 Nov, 2010 12:49
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: 1000hp
Replies: 3
Views: 755

1000hp

This is probably a repost so sorry in advance.

http://www.garaget.org/video/6mggopigalmh
by Pinnacle
Mon 01 Nov, 2010 12:44
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Hi from essex
Replies: 15
Views: 2381

Hi Mate,

You also have M Style in Romford. Not too bad money overall. However their diagnostics can be a bit expensive.
by Pinnacle
Thu 28 Oct, 2010 15:49
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: ...
Replies: 6
Views: 1072

2nd dibs then :D
by Pinnacle
Thu 28 Oct, 2010 13:03
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: ...
Replies: 6
Views: 1072

Interested in the Exhausts, but need a little more detail. As I want to put these on a 1.9.

What else would I need to fit these?. I can get reducers fitted and work fabricated if required. But I'm not sure how the exhausts run as I assume that the 2.8 engine is still only a single outlet.
by Pinnacle
Thu 28 Oct, 2010 12:43
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Edited for privacy
Replies: 4
Views: 2234

I'm interested in the exhausts. Can you give me a little more info on the exhausts please?.

Do you know if the exhausts would fit on a 1.9 ?.
Also what sort of exhaust are they ?. Just back boxes or a bit more ?
by Pinnacle
Tue 21 Sep, 2010 12:54
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Ac Schnitzer Front Spoiler (flippers) **sold**
Replies: 6
Views: 1410

Ooooh nice. I need some of those to match my rear AC ones.
by Pinnacle
Tue 21 Sep, 2010 12:47
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 Softtop Drain channels ?
Replies: 7
Views: 2957

The Battery area should have 2 black grommets in it. You can make a small hole in these if it has clogged up to prevent water sitting in the battery area while you fix any leaks.

Recently done mine. It was like a swimming pool in there. Third brake light was the caused. Resealled and all is good now.
by Pinnacle
Fri 17 Sep, 2010 10:13
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Selling my Zed, Should i?
Replies: 12
Views: 1372

If you do selli would advise selling the hard top separately. You will find you get much more £ this way.
by Pinnacle
Mon 13 Sep, 2010 12:26
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Pre cat O2 sensor
Replies: 11
Views: 1104

No it's from the maf but not the wire. I'm
Talking about the air
Pipe itself. Biggest pipe in the engine bay.
by Pinnacle
Mon 13 Sep, 2010 11:43
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Pre cat O2 sensor
Replies: 11
Views: 1104

Well, I put the car up on the ramps, but could not get the o2 sensor off. I tried shock spray and a blow torch but ended up rounding the nut even with a special o2 removal tool.

Going to have to take it in as I can't get the leaverage on ramps.
by Pinnacle
Sat 11 Sep, 2010 18:25
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Pre cat O2 sensor
Replies: 11
Views: 1104

P0170 - Multiplicative Mix Correction bank1

You porbably have an air leak somewhere. Check the main hose that comes from the MAF to the throttle bodies, this is a very naughty hose that split where it bends between the ripples.
by Pinnacle
Fri 10 Sep, 2010 17:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Pre cat O2 sensor
Replies: 11
Views: 1104

Noobmuch wrote:What OBD error code does this return please?
010 = O2 sensor (pre cat)
115 - Maf
117 - tvp
169 & 168 = icv
by Pinnacle
Fri 10 Sep, 2010 06:45
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 for the daughter
Replies: 0
Views: 313

Z3 for the daughter

If only I was closer I would definately be bidding on this :)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-z3-Pedal-Car- ... 2c5716681e
by Pinnacle
Thu 09 Sep, 2010 20:46
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Pre cat O2 sensor
Replies: 11
Views: 1104

oh ok, anticlockwise it is then .

Thanks
by Pinnacle
Thu 09 Sep, 2010 20:05
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Pre cat O2 sensor
Replies: 11
Views: 1104

No one changed theirs ?
by Pinnacle
Thu 09 Sep, 2010 08:45
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Pre cat O2 sensor
Replies: 11
Views: 1104

Pre cat O2 sensor

Not changed one on a BMW before. Am I right in assuming that you undo these clockwise as apposed to the logical anticlockwise or am I too used to working on Japanese cars? I dug out my special O2 removal tool yesterday. Took a quick lok under the car and have located the sensor. Looks like I'm going...
by Pinnacle
Wed 08 Sep, 2010 19:06
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Some strange Idle and acceleration problems
Replies: 17
Views: 1585

Oops, I can't even blame that on a typo :) Update... Found a big split in the air intake hose that connects form the MAF to the T/B. Replaced this hose with a new one from Coopers (£18+VAT). I then cleaned the ICV and checked the idle changes when disconnecting it. Also check other hoses but found n...
by Pinnacle
Wed 08 Sep, 2010 18:59
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: My new Z3
Replies: 52
Views: 12418

I like the headlights, but then I am bias :)
by Pinnacle
Mon 06 Sep, 2010 13:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 2.8 or 3.0
Replies: 12
Views: 1491

soma wrote:the Strong Strut trilogy
What's one of those ?
by Pinnacle
Mon 06 Sep, 2010 09:28
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 2.8 or 3.0
Replies: 12
Views: 1491

2.8 or 3.0

I'm looking at maybe selling the 1.9 and getting the 2.8 or 3.0. I can't afford the Z3M otherwise would go for that. The 3.0 seems a lot rarer than the 2.8. Looking at the stats the fuel consumption is pretty similar i.e. 30.1 - 29.7 . But there is a nice reduction in 0-62 times 6.9 - 6.0 . Other th...
by Pinnacle
Mon 06 Sep, 2010 08:47
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Is This Anyones On The Forum.
Replies: 16
Views: 2328

Not mine but the wife likes it.

I think it's nice but would have to take off the splitter and the side skirts.
by Pinnacle
Fri 03 Sep, 2010 17:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Barry-alert!
Replies: 9
Views: 1211

At least when he goes camping he's got somewhere to do the ironing.
by Pinnacle
Thu 02 Sep, 2010 16:01
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Bmw Z3 2.8 1999 For Sale - £4350
Replies: 1
Views: 502

Still for sale or sold ?

Pinnale1974 at g mail dot com
by Pinnacle
Wed 01 Sep, 2010 18:31
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Another Acceleration Problem Thread
Replies: 5
Views: 850

M Style in romford quoted me £69.99 for a diagnostics check. Not sure if this is the going rate. Seemed a bit high to me, but then compared to bmw main dealers it's probably cheap.
by Pinnacle
Wed 01 Sep, 2010 12:46
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Windsccreen Chrome Surround
Replies: 25
Views: 2801

I would have through that it was a saftey issue. Pieces of the windscreen surround held on by double sided tape + convertible driving fairly fast = health and safety risk to driver and others.

If you fit with the tabs then the windscreen holds it in place.
by Pinnacle
Tue 31 Aug, 2010 09:25
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Some strange Idle and acceleration problems
Replies: 17
Views: 1585

I think the MAF was a red herrin. There is only a little change in idle when disconnecting the MAF. I took off the air filter housing and removed / cleaned the MAF with carb cleaner. I did find that there wasa bit split in the rubber hose as it connects to the throttle bodies. I gave the butterflys ...
by Pinnacle
Wed 25 Aug, 2010 20:16
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: front bumper and rear lip
Replies: 6
Views: 1212

front bumper and rear lip

I was under the car on the weekend looking for any rattles in the exhaust. I found a nice little AC Schnitzer stamp on the rear lip of the bumper. http://i522.photobucket.com/albums/w342/StuartWaterman/0170fd41.jpg So I now know what the rear lip is, however I'm still not sure about the front bumper...
by Pinnacle
Wed 25 Aug, 2010 19:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Some strange Idle and acceleration problems
Replies: 17
Views: 1585

Thanks guys, I've disconnected the MAF and took it for a gentle drive. It seems much better now and doesn't rock from side to side at idle. It's still a little lumpy at idle but just the occasional skip rather than the rocking and constant skipping. I'm going to leave it disconnected for tomorrow so...
by Pinnacle
Wed 25 Aug, 2010 17:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Some strange Idle and acceleration problems
Replies: 17
Views: 1585

Do I need a security torx driver to disconnect the maf or is this only required to remove the maf?
by Pinnacle
Wed 25 Aug, 2010 17:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Some strange Idle and acceleration problems
Replies: 17
Views: 1585

I don't suppose anyone locla to Romford has a diagnostics computer do they :). If not anyone know the closest garage ?
by Pinnacle
Wed 25 Aug, 2010 15:58
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Some strange Idle and acceleration problems
Replies: 17
Views: 1585

Some strange Idle and acceleration problems

Z has been a little lumpy at idle over the last few weeks. Not hunting just sounds like it's missing now and again. The wife has just called me to say it's now hesitant when driving in 1st or 2nd. i.e. coasting at 30mph like it's having trouble getting there, then it will just accelerate. It's also ...
by Pinnacle
Tue 24 Aug, 2010 19:55
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: -40 c because the sensor is not connected.
Replies: 8
Views: 554

Thanks Robert you've been very helpful.
by Pinnacle
Tue 24 Aug, 2010 14:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: -40 c because the sensor is not connected.
Replies: 8
Views: 554

Thanks guys. I have the sensor I'm looking for the wires, but I've checked in oth the places above and can not find them. The sensor I have has one blue/brown wire and another blue/red. I have found a coupld of wires on the car that are not connected. One Brown/blue and the other Brown/red. Maybe th...
by Pinnacle
Tue 24 Aug, 2010 13:55
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: -40 c because the sensor is not connected.
Replies: 8
Views: 554

I can't seem to locate the wires for this at all. I've got the front of the car jacked up but can not find them from the bottom or top.

When you say Left hand side do you mean passengers side or are you facing the front of the car and mean drivers side ?
by Pinnacle
Tue 24 Aug, 2010 12:09
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Squeeks and rattle
Replies: 6
Views: 714

aceman wrote:The leak is probably the seal on the centre third brake light, very common and very easy to fix. :)
Is it just a matter of siliconing the seal or somthing else ?
by Pinnacle
Tue 24 Aug, 2010 09:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: -40 c because the sensor is not connected.
Replies: 8
Views: 554

-40 c because the sensor is not connected.

Found the sensor under the passenger seat today and then realised why it's reading -40c. It's not connected. I know on my 5 series it sits in the splash guard on the driver side front. But where does it sit on the Z3 and where do the sires go back into the loom. I can not seem to find the wires for ...
by Pinnacle
Mon 23 Aug, 2010 19:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Light in boot
Replies: 12
Views: 1005

My guess is that people leave the boot open in the garage to dry it out :D
by Pinnacle
Mon 23 Aug, 2010 19:27
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: First Z3
Replies: 16
Views: 1728

jontymo wrote:Nice car matey, where did you get your chrome handles from?

Jon
Got them from Ebay. They are the plastic stick on rather than complete chromed handles.
by Pinnacle
Mon 23 Aug, 2010 09:04
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: connectors in boot
Replies: 3
Views: 406

Thanks guys.

Yes I have a manual roof. And yes we have a boot leak. Need to get it fixed before I replace all the boot interior. Will check the thrid brake light as suggested in other post.

No CD changer either so I'm guessing I don't need these. Thanks
by Pinnacle
Mon 23 Aug, 2010 09:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Squeeks and rattle
Replies: 6
Views: 714

Thanks guys,
I'll empty the boot including spare wheel and take for a test drive. I'll also have a look at the third brake light for signs on wear.
by Pinnacle
Mon 23 Aug, 2010 09:02
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: First Z3
Replies: 16
Views: 1728

Thanks mate, I've clicked the buy it now button. :)