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by Mcjazz
Tue 12 Jul, 2016 12:10
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 2.2 Sport Illuminated Gear knob top
Replies: 8
Views: 2447

Re: Z3 2.2 Sport Illuminated Gear knob top

Big thanks to Lancsbob who generously sent me his old emblem which fits a treat. Problem sorted.
Was very much appreciated and a kind thing to do.

Many Thanks

Moray
by Mcjazz
Sun 10 Jul, 2016 15:27
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 2.2 Sport Illuminated Gear knob top
Replies: 8
Views: 2447

Re: Z3 2.2 Sport Illuminated Gear knob top

Thanks people was a good help, mrscalex I didn't know it was called an emblem so thats helped a lot. I took the car to a BMW independent who took the roof down and pulled to no avail. He then looked closer and pointed out the glue at the bottom. He suggested a hacksaw was required. Thanks Lancsbob h...
by Mcjazz
Sun 10 Jul, 2016 11:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 2.2 Sport Illuminated Gear knob top
Replies: 8
Views: 2447

Re: Z3 2.2 Sport Illuminated Gear knob top

Unfortunately I can't change the whole gear knob so am looking to see if anyone has a source for the oval plastic
top with the gears on it and that lights up.

Thanks
by Mcjazz
Sat 09 Jul, 2016 17:16
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 2.2 Sport Illuminated Gear knob top
Replies: 8
Views: 2447

Z3 2.2 Sport Illuminated Gear knob top

Hi There Can you buy a replacement transparent cover at the top of the gear knob which has the gears on it and illuminates when the lights are on. Mine came off and has gone missing. The gear Knob has been glued on by a previous owner so not easy to get off hence question about replacing this part a...
by Mcjazz
Mon 14 Jul, 2014 10:47
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: scumbag keying door and bonnet
Replies: 12
Views: 2136

Re: scumbag keying door and bonnet

Nightmare. Just back from the coach works and read this. My father in law had his brand new Merc convertible keyed last week at Cribbs Causway in Bristol . Bonnet and all the way down the side . No CCTV apparently.

Anyways he gets the car back in 4 days and around £1200 quid lighter.

Moray
by Mcjazz
Wed 09 Jul, 2014 21:11
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Has anyone tried this? (SUGRU)
Replies: 5
Views: 1658

Re: Has anyone tried this? (SUGRU)

I used it to repair a car key fob a couple of years back. still good to this day and it gets a lot of movement in and out of pockets, ignition. Very impressed it was easy to shape, smooth etc. I have also used it to make a dash part for a starter button. Have used it for lots of stuff around the hou...
by Mcjazz
Sun 06 Jul, 2014 12:35
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Mcjazz's dakar yellow in Northern France
Replies: 2
Views: 1268

Re: Mcjazz's dakar yellow in Northern France

Hi There, was great to meet you too. Had a cracking meal in the Restaurant can't recommend that highly enough. Hotel was great we only stopped over as had a fantastic couple of weeks in the Cote D'azur, provence and fancied ending the holiday on a high rather than rush for the ferry as per usual. Su...
by Mcjazz
Thu 29 Aug, 2013 09:56
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Z3M Wheel Paint code?
Replies: 15
Views: 4004

Re: Z3M Wheel Paint code?

I have had several sets of wheels powder coated over the years and the finish has never been 100% I recently used what was Lepsons in Swindon now called Platinum Alloys for a set on my old Civic Type R they were perfect 100%, absolutely like brand new wheels. I supplied a new set of tyres so cost al...
by Mcjazz
Thu 08 Aug, 2013 16:45
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: First Time Ever Double Dakar With Pictures.
Replies: 11
Views: 2439

Re: First Time Ever Double Dakar With Pictures.

Great pics and same wheels on mine.

Moray
by Mcjazz
Fri 26 Jul, 2013 15:47
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: New Z and I haven't stopped smiling !
Replies: 12
Views: 1318

Re: New Z and I haven't stopped smiling !

Great story, great car. I think they are brilliant fun cars to drive. I just rattled up 2500 miles in 3 weeks mostly hood own absolutely loved it.

Have a great time and enjoy.

Moray
by Mcjazz
Fri 26 Jul, 2013 15:26
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Dakar Yellow Z3 2.2 Pics
Replies: 10
Views: 2561

Re: Dakar Yellow Z3 2.2 Pics

Colin went up to the Common yesterday to get an ice cream, but the queue was too big.

Image

You can just about see the ice cream van in the background.

Moray
by Mcjazz
Thu 25 Jul, 2013 15:28
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Dakar Yellow Z3 2.2 Pics
Replies: 10
Views: 2561

Re: Dakar Yellow Z3 2.2 Pics

Ha yeah I saw that one worried the misses would think wow 2 cases easy. Your one had the locks and that, looks a good piece of kit. Fitted straight on too I bet. I just fancied the old retro look with all the extra work lol Colin was really helpfull when I got the car. Bought his car cover, radio, g...
by Mcjazz
Thu 25 Jul, 2013 12:53
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Dakar Yellow Z3 2.2 Pics
Replies: 10
Views: 2561

Re: Dakar Yellow Z3 2.2 Pics

Thanks guys. Was really impressed how good the car is over distance, eats the miles up and with sports seats not in the least tiring. Definitely reccomend the wind deflector as it made a huge difference for the better. The boot rack came from Colin on here 2zed, I really liked the look of it fitted ...
by Mcjazz
Thu 25 Jul, 2013 09:12
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Dakar Yellow Z3 2.2 Pics
Replies: 10
Views: 2561

Dakar Yellow Z3 2.2 Pics

Hi Recently returned from 2500 mile road trip in the Z3. Drove down through France via Napolians Route to Cannes, which I can highly reccomend. Then into Italy, Switzerland And France stayed about 4 days in each. Was really happy with the car, enough grunt for all the mountain passes and hairpins. W...
by Mcjazz
Thu 18 Jul, 2013 11:47
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Dakar 2.2 Sport For Sale
Replies: 17
Views: 1703

Re: Dakar 2.2 Sport For Sale

Your car was one of the reasons I bought mine as I thought it looked so good.

Good luck with the sale.

Moray
by Mcjazz
Tue 25 Jun, 2013 12:57
Forum: Site Announcements and Feedback
Topic: Knowledgebase Enhancements
Replies: 5
Views: 4751

Re: Knowledgebase Enhancements

Yes, thanks for the good work. As a new owner I have found it invaluable. My z3 hadn't been used much for a couple of years before I bought it so had lots of niggles all easily put right by using the knowledge base. It's definitely saved me a good bit of money too.

Thanks again

Moray
by Mcjazz
Thu 20 Jun, 2013 15:09
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Loaded and ready to tour
Replies: 23
Views: 4258

Re: Loaded and ready to tour

theoul ser mer you say Paul.s We are here this very minute. Fantastic place and a great place to base yourself just been for a top down run along the coast for some lunch. Was really happy with the Z3 performance / comfort just on 1000 miles door to door. Had an overnight just north of Lyon then too...
by Mcjazz
Sun 09 Jun, 2013 21:53
Forum: HotelZ
Topic: Looking for Hotel Grand St Bernard - Aosta
Replies: 4
Views: 13370

Re: Looking for Hotel Grand St Bernard - Aosta

Hi got married in Sienna 3 years ago and go back each year staying in and around Tuscany. We stay in Switzerland for 2 or 3 days too on the way down or this year on the way back at a place called the Cambrian in Adelboaden . http://www.thecambrianadelboden.com/en/13/default.aspx. It's a good base as...
by Mcjazz
Sun 02 Jun, 2013 11:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: which gearbox oil for 2.2 manual?
Replies: 4
Views: 581

Re: which gearbox oil for 2.2 manual?

Just changed the gearbox oil on my 2.2 at 80k miles to synthetic Fuchs from Opie. It's definitely improved the gear action when cold and does seem smoother changing gear once warm. Pleased I did it now, wasn't sure as I read about the BMW life gear oil. But figured for £25 was worth trying. Thank ag...
by Mcjazz
Sun 02 Jun, 2013 11:32
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Earl's clutch hose Wanted
Replies: 4
Views: 1709

Re: Earl's clutch hose Wanted

Just had the Earls clutch hose fitted whilst getting fluids etc changed and wow, what an improvement. My wife felt it has transformed the drive so praise indeed. Way smoother gear changes. Very pleased with this mod so thank you to the forum people who recomended getting rid of the CDV. I was scepti...
by Mcjazz
Sun 02 Jun, 2013 11:24
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Stuff my seat
Replies: 5
Views: 1741

Re: Stuff my seat

Hi was just looking at my drivers outer bolster this morning oddly enough an thinking that the frame was begining to make an appearance. How much roughly did it cost if you don't mind me asking, any pictures ?

Thanks

Moray
by Mcjazz
Wed 29 May, 2013 08:43
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Amberly Cotswolds Red MR
Replies: 2
Views: 921

Re: Amberly Cotswolds Red MR

Sorry didn't get a good look, was a darker red though than the one in your sig.

Moray
by Mcjazz
Tue 28 May, 2013 09:55
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Earl's clutch hose Wanted
Replies: 4
Views: 1709

Re: Earl's clutch hose Wanted

Sorted now. Many thanks.

Moray
by Mcjazz
Tue 28 May, 2013 08:22
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Amberly Cotswolds Red MR
Replies: 2
Views: 921

Amberly Cotswolds Red MR

Passed a nice red M roadster outside the Amberley Inn yesterday about 3pm. Looked nice.

Moray
by Mcjazz
Mon 27 May, 2013 20:47
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What the £$%$ has happened to this Zed
Replies: 21
Views: 1779

Re: What the £$%$ has happened to this Zed

Bit of filler, be fine.
by Mcjazz
Sat 25 May, 2013 15:07
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Earl's clutch hose Wanted
Replies: 4
Views: 1709

Re: Earl's clutch hose Wanted

Hi Terry

I called them but closed until Tuesday so thought on the off chance might be one here. You never know ?

Moray
by Mcjazz
Sat 25 May, 2013 08:07
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Earl's clutch hose Wanted
Replies: 4
Views: 1709

Earl's clutch hose Wanted

Hi I am looking for an Earl's clutch hose for a 2.2 Z3 and wondered if anyone had one spare for sale.

Many Thanks

Moray
by Mcjazz
Thu 23 May, 2013 13:56
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: New Z Enthusiast! Manchester
Replies: 16
Views: 3903

Re: New Z Enthusiast! Manchester

Welcome I have found the folk on here to be a right friendly and helpfull bunch. Good luck with your new car. I think the Z3s are lots o fun and wished I had bought one ages ago.

Moray
by Mcjazz
Thu 23 May, 2013 13:52
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Selling my CatD M Roadster
Replies: 36
Views: 5667

Re: Selling my CatD M Roadster

I thought it was pretty upfront of chocolatejumper coming onto this usually very friendly / helpfull forum asking for advice in the first place to be honest.

Moray
by Mcjazz
Wed 22 May, 2013 21:53
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Tackling the Handling
Replies: 35
Views: 3176

Re: Tackling the Handling

I went for Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 - 225/45 R17 think they are very good. So far anyways. They were on offer at Camskills just over £80 each.
by Mcjazz
Wed 22 May, 2013 20:52
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: Retro or old style head unit advice
Replies: 14
Views: 5175

Re: Retro or old style head unit advice

Titan it was a visit to Halfords that caused me to ask on here as I stood dejected looked at the light show that was their Wall of sound.. Plus I wanted something that was more in keeping with the z3 dash. Funnily enough an audio shop suggested Alpine as the boy said they are a bit more ordinary..so...
by Mcjazz
Wed 22 May, 2013 20:22
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Tackling the Handling
Replies: 35
Views: 3176

Re: Tackling the Handling

We have only had our Z3 a couple of weeks and initially I thought the steering was terrible. Yes the car had 2 new tyres on the front but they were different makes, tread pattern and speed rating. So bit the bullet and swapped them out for a couple of new Goodyears. Difference was night and day car ...
by Mcjazz
Wed 22 May, 2013 20:07
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: Retro or old style head unit advice
Replies: 14
Views: 5175

Re: Retro or old style head unit advice

Caledonian looks good how is that for ipad and what is the connector you mention for ?

Thanks

Moray
by Mcjazz
Wed 22 May, 2013 17:38
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: Retro or old style head unit advice
Replies: 14
Views: 5175

Re: Retro or old style head unit advice

Went for 205 so how would I have known how old the unit was or Is that immaterial. Any questions I could ask regarding he Becker which if I am being honest had never heard of until I joined the forum.

All help gratefully received.

Thanks

Moray
by Mcjazz
Wed 22 May, 2013 16:11
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: Retro or old style head unit advice
Replies: 14
Views: 5175

Re: Retro or old style head unit advice

Thanks people I did look at the Becker Grand Prix there is a Second hand one on ebay just now for £400. Too rich for me.
What do people hink of Alpine units they seem less fussy than most ?

Moray
by Mcjazz
Wed 22 May, 2013 12:30
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: Retro or old style head unit advice
Replies: 14
Views: 5175

Retro or old style head unit advice

Hi I am looking for a bit of advice / help here I want a basic head unit with radio, cd and iPhone connectivity for the Z3 I don't like flashing lights ond futuristic displays Something along the lines of the Becker in looks.

Any pointers / experience would be a great help.

Thanks

Moray
by Mcjazz
Wed 22 May, 2013 12:22
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: INPA Module Accessibility
Replies: 12
Views: 3251

Re: INPA Module Accessibility

See ABS, ASC or DSC struth dont know any of that. I will look forward to your final post. Hopefully.

Moray
by Mcjazz
Wed 22 May, 2013 07:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: INPA Module Accessibility
Replies: 12
Views: 3251

Re: INPA Module Accessibility

Great idea, I have been looking at this and must say I found it all rather baffling as to what does what. Do they cover ABS as just forked out £36 for a reset.

Moray
by Mcjazz
Tue 21 May, 2013 17:05
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: My wheel refurb
Replies: 36
Views: 3740

Re: My wheel refurb

Looks fantastic and well done you. Having just been quoted a tad under £400 to refurb my wheels its certainly food for thought.

Moray
by Mcjazz
Mon 20 May, 2013 12:22
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: BMW wheel rim style 78 question
Replies: 13
Views: 2564

Re: BMW wheel rim style 78 question

Ok rang Platinum Alloys in Swindon who tell me the 2 chromes are the same but one gets more flash over the base black in chrome than the other hence the darker shade also they don't mask up the black on the inside all for £90 a corner. They have samples for both so will have a look alongside the car...
by Mcjazz
Mon 20 May, 2013 06:45
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: BMW wheel rim style 78 question
Replies: 13
Views: 2564

Re: BMW wheel rim style 78 question

Thanks people all been a great help. Will call the company I use in Swindon who have been 100% with my wheels in the past to see if they can do these colours and I definitely like the shiny black inner barrel of the rim. Great idea there for reflecting the light and colour onto the spokes. Thanks Mo...
by Mcjazz
Mon 20 May, 2013 06:40
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Selling my CatD M Roadster
Replies: 36
Views: 5667

Re: Selling my CatD M Roadster

If it were mine, I would try to contact previous owner/owners and politely enquire about damage / repairs and use google etc to look for any info relating to the car. In parallel I would get an AA report or equivalent on the car for future buyer' s piece of mind and to show any repairs were professi...
by Mcjazz
Sun 19 May, 2013 20:06
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: BMW wheel rim style 78 question
Replies: 13
Views: 2564

Re: BMW wheel rim style 78 question

Nice contrast with the yellow right enough. At least I have narrowed the choice down to 2.

Many Thanks

Moray
by Mcjazz
Sun 19 May, 2013 19:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: BMW wheel rim style 78 question
Replies: 13
Views: 2564

Re: BMW wheel rim style 78 question

Arghhhhh that looks good too and mine is yellow Also. I did think about Gunmetal at on point.

Brian any more shots of yours ?

Many Thanks

Moray
by Mcjazz
Sun 19 May, 2013 18:56
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: BMW wheel rim style 78 question
Replies: 13
Views: 2564

Re: BMW wheel rim style 78 question

I think that looks stunning. Is that back chrome powder coat. Were they ok about doing the inside of the wheel in black ?

Even in the pictures the light reflect really well off the spokes.

Really like that.

Thank you

Moray
by Mcjazz
Sun 19 May, 2013 16:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: BMW wheel rim style 78 question
Replies: 13
Views: 2564

Re: BMW wheel rim style 78 question

That is helpfull thank you. Looks like its a solid silver to me from that site.

Thanks

Moray
by Mcjazz
Sun 19 May, 2013 14:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: BMW wheel rim style 78 question
Replies: 13
Views: 2564

BMW wheel rim style 78 question

Hi I have a set of BMW wheel rim style 78 I think they were called lightweight wheels in The Z3 catlogue They re 7.5 x 17 front and 8.5 x 17 rear on my 2.2 sport. My question is does any one know the finish of the wheels originaly, mine have been painted a sort of dark silver and I would like to get...
by Mcjazz
Thu 16 May, 2013 10:28
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Front License Plate Holder
Replies: 3
Views: 253

Re: Front License Plate Holder

Any pictures BladeRunner919 was just thinking about removing the number plate mount myself.

Thanks

Moray
by Mcjazz
Tue 14 May, 2013 09:27
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted, black leather gear lever boot for 2.2 Sport
Replies: 4
Views: 417

Re: Wanted, black leather gear lever boot for 2.2 Sport

Thanks for your help there. I have ordered one so will see soon enough.

Many Thanks

Moray
by Mcjazz
Tue 14 May, 2013 07:36
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Covercraft for sale
Replies: 3
Views: 923

Re: Covercraft for sale

Bought this and collected from Colin yesterday. Great guy to deal with.

Thank you.

Moray