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by woodsta888
Wed 08 Jul, 2020 21:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 sills.....
Replies: 25
Views: 10068

Re: Z3 sills.....

Hi, Deffo some penetrative oil with some lead time. Go for a brew and a breakfast at least. Depends if they've been taken off before and different fixings used but, Usually 8 or 10mm self tapping hex nut screws. To get the sills completely off you'll need to remove both wheel arch liners from ALL co...
by woodsta888
Sun 07 Jun, 2020 16:54
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Hi Z-Roadster Community
Replies: 13
Views: 6638

Re: Hi Z-Roadster Community

Hi Ghosty,

Welcome to the forum. Some pics of your Zed please! 8-)
by woodsta888
Thu 13 Feb, 2020 11:57
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Oil selection.
Replies: 10
Views: 5764

Re: Oil selection.

These guys are a recommend https://www.opieoils.co.uk/

The search function by vehicle will give a list of all the oils recommended for your vehicle from an oil specialist. Hard to beat their prices for premium oils also. They do packs including filters etc. Worth a look.
by woodsta888
Thu 25 Apr, 2019 15:35
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Not firing on all cylinders
Replies: 7
Views: 3618

Re: Not firing on all cylinders

I'd disconnect the MAF to see if that changes anything and it's not faulty. Mice was running rough as, loads of missing and would then be OK. Stop engine and restart and missing again. My local indy replaced mine then the issue came straight back so it wasnt that. What it was in the end is the solen...
by woodsta888
Wed 21 Feb, 2018 20:09
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: "JAZ" - just outside Exeter, last Thursday
Replies: 3
Views: 4987

Re: "JAZ" - just outside Exeter, last Thursday

Wouldn't take your car there mate......................................... All the gear, no idea.
by woodsta888
Tue 06 Feb, 2018 20:07
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: M Roadster Engine oil
Replies: 5
Views: 6826

Re: M Roadster Engine oil

Opie Oils have 15% off everything and their prices are good to start with.

https://www.opieoils.co.uk/t-Current-Offer.aspx

ENDS TOMORROW MIDDAY!!!!!
by woodsta888
Fri 26 Jan, 2018 13:16
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Please help save my 2.8L all original atlanta blue!
Replies: 15
Views: 5896

Re: Please help save my 2.8L all original atlanta blue!

Can you not let them write it off and give you the money - then buy the car for a nominal amount back off the insurance company? Then use the money for the repairs picking up any extra cost yourself? Sounds like it's not written off due to never being road worthy again but simply because it's cheape...
by woodsta888
Thu 21 Sep, 2017 10:30
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Pinking (pre-ignition) 1999 2ltre
Replies: 69
Views: 22372

Re: Pinking (pre-ignition) 1999 2ltre

I wouldn't use that shower where you took your car to be hooked up to their diagnostics. All the gear, no idea. Did the same to me, charged me for new MAF and then my car broke down instantly with same issue and they wanted to charge me to recover it after their work. £400 out of pocket. Whatever yo...
by woodsta888
Thu 14 Jul, 2016 11:00
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Fuel sender/pump unit problem
Replies: 8
Views: 1826

Re: Fuel sender/pump unit problem

I had this, £400 later at the indy. Indy with all the gear no idea. It broke down again at home after filling with fuel. Wouldnt even come and pick the car up as it wouldnt start. In the end I got INPA and worked it out to be the switch before the carbon canister (Vent solenoid?). Cost £10 for 2nd h...
by woodsta888
Mon 25 Aug, 2014 16:09
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: New Project - Breaking Z3 1.9 artic silver narrow body
Replies: 119
Views: 19184

Re: New Project - Breaking Z3 1.9 artic silver narrow body

Need a passenger window ASAP if you have one still or new one to break has turned up.

Cheers
by woodsta888
Fri 22 Aug, 2014 12:18
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: WANTED Z3 Nearside/passenger Window & Door
Replies: 1
Views: 512

WANTED Z3 Nearside/passenger Window & Door

After a Z3 passenger window and door (Topaz Blue) for 1999 2.0. Broke mine going round a corner with the door not shut and hit summat. Lucky had my sunglasses on as the marks in them from the glass would have damaged my eye. Wife's car - not happy - HELP ME!!!! I live in Exmouth Devon if you are clo...
by woodsta888
Mon 09 Dec, 2013 13:11
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Halfords tool sets for carrying out Z3 overhaul
Replies: 28
Views: 6216

Re: Halfords tool sets for carrying out Z3 overhaul

I bought a set of these last year. Changing the sparkplugs I noticed the ratchet was faulty. Finished the job and took the ratchet into Halfords under lifetime warranty. I was told any tools with moving parts are not covered by the lifetime warranty. Fortunately mine was still within 28 days of purc...
by woodsta888
Tue 23 Jul, 2013 12:05
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Mazda MX5 kitcar z3 body kit
Replies: 8
Views: 2572

Re: Mazda MX5 kitcar z3 body kit

Or let Katie Price have a go at a Z8

http://www.pin2it.com/pindetails/998
by woodsta888
Thu 11 Jul, 2013 09:05
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Tyres
Replies: 36
Views: 3965

Re: Tyres

You can get the most expensive tyres you like, but if they tramline then you can keep them.
by woodsta888
Tue 09 Jul, 2013 11:37
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Showroom Shine - sample
Replies: 42
Views: 9578

Re: Showroom Shine - sample

Nope, 12 days
by woodsta888
Mon 08 Jul, 2013 20:30
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Wobbly door mirror
Replies: 4
Views: 692

Re: Wobbly door mirror

Or mine if it's only the steel collet that's rusted. Drill it out and use stainless steel nut and bolt to take up the tension in the re usable spring spring. Permanent and the mirror still folds backwards. http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=34083&p=319059&hilit=corroded+w...
by woodsta888
Wed 10 Apr, 2013 10:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Just had a thought.........
Replies: 51
Views: 3752

Re: Just had a thought.........

And can I ask the OP what the reason for the question was? Is it just to know if one exists?

Maybe you can define your interpretation of 'stock'?
by woodsta888
Wed 10 Apr, 2013 10:35
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Just had a thought.........
Replies: 51
Views: 3752

Re: Just had a thought.........

Still got the stock stereo. So it's stock. Then again the oil in it isn't BMW oil, the tyres are Falkens. And it's got more miles on it than it was when it was stock.
by woodsta888
Wed 10 Apr, 2013 09:47
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Just had a thought.........
Replies: 51
Views: 3752

Re: Just had a thought.........

The Mrs Z is stock. Even got a spilt rear original screen in place and perished aerial grommet. Only the stereo has been changed.
by woodsta888
Mon 08 Apr, 2013 11:25
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: New rear window
Replies: 9
Views: 1413

Re: New rear window

Hi,
#
Where in Exeter did you get that done? The other halfs Z needs doing.

Thanks in advance
by woodsta888
Fri 05 Apr, 2013 11:36
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Wing Mirror - can it be fixed?
Replies: 23
Views: 6342

Re: Wing Mirror - can it be fixed?

Easier- yes but not cost effective. Second hand ones are quite expensive. A second hand one will still be 10+years old so you take a gamble in the condition of the innards lasting only a short time. Fix with Stainless steel and tidy up the base. Is much cheaper and will last longer. Depends if you a...
by woodsta888
Fri 05 Apr, 2013 07:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Wing Mirror - can it be fixed?
Replies: 23
Views: 6342

Re: Wing Mirror - can it be fixed?

Yes it can, Try my fix. It's permanent and allows the movement of the mirror base still. The spring should be OK as the rust on it is from the collet, few whacks with a hammer should shake the rust off. If you want to go further than myself you could drill out the centre of the bolt on a lathe to ch...
by woodsta888
Mon 16 Apr, 2012 20:56
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted: Door Mirrors - Drivers Side
Replies: 7
Views: 1063

Re: Wanted: Door Mirrors - Drivers Side

77Si, You can do it if I can do it. If you don't feel up to it you can send me the innards (both aluminium parts) and I'll do it for you for 20 quid plus postage. PM me if you would like me to do it. If I can't fix it then no charge obviously. If it's the steel collet that has corroded (and will sna...
by woodsta888
Mon 16 Apr, 2012 11:56
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted: Door Mirrors - Drivers Side
Replies: 7
Views: 1063

Re: Wanted: Door Mirrors - Drivers Side

http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... OR#p319059

Try that fix if it's only the steel collet broken inside. Save you a bomb.
by woodsta888
Sat 17 Mar, 2012 16:22
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Corroded Wing Mirror Fix
Replies: 1
Views: 1011

Corroded Wing Mirror Fix

As a lurker on here I felt obliged to post a fix as this forum and its content has helped me considerably in buying (She paid me back ((Just this month)) and maintaining my other halfs Z3. Was on the way back from my folks and whilst on the long 270 degree sliproad to join the dual-carriage way, I n...
by woodsta888
Thu 18 Aug, 2011 21:18
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Any ideas what my Zed is worth?
Replies: 39
Views: 3172

If you want an idea of informed rock bottom then it has to be what a trader would give you in part exchange. Use NetworkQ website for dealer trade in prices, it uses the glasses car guide and it's free, with options to alter the mileage for your car. I'd consider this rock bottom. As mentioned above...
by woodsta888
Thu 04 Aug, 2011 07:29
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Z4 Longdown, Exeter, 3rd Aug 8pm-ish
Replies: 0
Views: 450

Z4 Longdown, Exeter, 3rd Aug 8pm-ish

Quick blast across the moor before the rain came? Bit late really wasn't it?
by woodsta888
Fri 08 Jul, 2011 07:27
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rubber filler cap surround holding water
Replies: 5
Views: 759

Rubber filler cap surround holding water

Hi all, The rubber around the petrol filler cap inside the wing is holding water. I have run my finger around and cant find a drain hole to unblock with a pipe cleaner. When it rains or rinse the car it is full up. If I drill a hole through it will I be filling up the inside of the wing or is there ...
by woodsta888
Thu 30 Jun, 2011 12:13
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: How much should I pay for a >1999 2.0L Z3 - Dealer/Privat
Replies: 21
Views: 2795

I just bought a 1999 2.0 with 95K, FBMWSH, tan leather interior with M stick and wheel, car cover, net wind deflector, just serviced and MOT'd, airbag sensor replaced as it came on during test drive. Recently treated hood and 3 months/3000 mls warranty. I paid £3200 and it was only on for £3300 in t...
by woodsta888
Thu 30 Jun, 2011 11:58
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: RE: Newbie to Z3's and cleaning properly
Replies: 3
Views: 1146

Thanks for the tips people. As I thought Jonttt, I need to remove the Autoglym SRP first otherwise my clay will get full of the poish/wax before I got down to the contaminants. I have read many websites and all guides seem to assume there is no wax or polish on already. I think I'll wash it with a l...
by woodsta888
Wed 29 Jun, 2011 13:25
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: RE: Newbie to Z3's and cleaning properly
Replies: 1
Views: 838

RE: Newbie to Z3's and cleaning properly

Dear all, I recently purchased a 99 2.0 Z3 for my better half. We were looking for something cheap to run and after looking and hating everything I asked what she wanted and she said a Z3 as she always wanted one. Last weekend I washed and polished it with autoglym products and I overheard someone a...
by woodsta888
Wed 29 Jun, 2011 12:53
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: RE: Newbie to Z3's and cleaning properly
Replies: 3
Views: 1146

RE: Newbie to Z3's and cleaning properly

Dear all, I recently purchased a 99 2.0 Z3 for my better half. We were looking for something cheap to run and after looking and hating everything I asked what she wanted and she said a Z3 as she always wanted one. Last weekend I washed and polished it with autoglym products and I overheard someone a...