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by David
Fri 03 Jun, 2016 12:15
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Impromptu recce for mini-cruise
Replies: 3
Views: 5675

Re: Impromptu recce for mini-cruise

I'm not just another 'zedder' ;)
by David
Wed 21 Oct, 2015 09:07
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: FS: WIESMANN HARDTOP + FITTING KIT, other Z3 Parts
Replies: 5
Views: 2301

FS: WIESMANN HARDTOP + FITTING KIT, other Z3 Parts

WIESMANN hardtop and fitting kit still for sale. This is not a HAMANN hardtop. http://thumbnails114.imagebam.com/44199/dd87de441986587.jpg http://thumbnails113.imagebam.com/44199/99e733441986597.jpg Comparison between OEM (top) and Wiesmann (bottom): http://thumbnails113.imagebam.com/44199/19d345441...
by David
Wed 21 Oct, 2015 08:58
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Alloys For Sale!
Replies: 12
Views: 3455

Re: Alloys For Sale!

Have a look at Paisley Freight, they are great for large items, car parts and wheels. Relatively inexpensive too.
by David
Tue 20 Oct, 2015 13:53
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: FS: WIESMANN HARDTOP + FITTING KIT, other Z3 Parts
Replies: 5
Views: 2301

Re: FS: Z3M and Z3 Parts, Wiesmann hardtop etc.

BMW floor mats £30 +P&P (Provisionally sold)
by David
Sat 17 Oct, 2015 09:38
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: FS: WIESMANN HARDTOP + FITTING KIT, other Z3 Parts
Replies: 5
Views: 2301

Re: FS: Z3M and Z3 Parts, Wiesmann hardtop etc.

Pictures of the Beyerns, as requested.

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by David
Fri 16 Oct, 2015 18:24
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: FS: WIESMANN HARDTOP + FITTING KIT, other Z3 Parts
Replies: 5
Views: 2301

FS: WIESMANN HARDTOP + FITTING KIT, other Z3 Parts

Hi all, a bit of sad news first... I have decided to trade Scarlett in for another BMW with more seats at my local dealer, as they've offered me a fairly decent price for her. The good news is that I have lots of goodies on the car that the dealer is not interested in at all, so I'm willing to put h...
by David
Sun 04 Oct, 2015 08:20
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: brushed aluminium console - fitting
Replies: 16
Views: 9747

Re: brushed aluminium console - fitting

You shouldn't need to remove the gearknob - just unclip the gaiter, and put the gearstick into 3rd or 4th to give you more clearance whichever way required. It's tricky to get the console past the handbrake, but pull it up as high as you can, and then you should be able to remove it (possibly by lif...
by David
Sat 22 Aug, 2015 09:58
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: An age old topic "wheels"
Replies: 3
Views: 968

Re: An age old topic "wheels"

Hi Koolflyer, I'm running 8.5J ET41 with 225/45s and I've had to use 5mm spacers on the front.
I also have coilovers however, and I believe these stick out further also.

David
by David
Mon 06 Jul, 2015 09:00
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Anyone tried borbets A
Replies: 7
Views: 1852

Re: Anyone tried borbets A

So from your trial fit it seems to prove that the maximum offset for Z3 is about ET 38. ET8 + 30mm that they stick out = 38 With a 9" wide rim, you are correct. However, there is a small wheel arch lip of about getting 8mm, and the wheel arch splash hard will need to be trimmed for maximum cle...
by David
Sat 20 Jun, 2015 16:06
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: SOLD: Driver's Seat Switch Assembly
Replies: 1
Views: 776

Re: FS: Driver's Seat Switch Assembly

SOLD
by David
Sat 20 Jun, 2015 13:40
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: help with rear suspension shocks
Replies: 19
Views: 3441

Re: help with rear suspension shocks

The writing is upside-down on the springs I fitted 2 days ago, and I have done exactly as the instructions have said. Bad design, but doesn't mean they have been fitted incorrectly.
by David
Sat 20 Jun, 2015 12:42
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: SOLD: Driver's Seat Switch Assembly
Replies: 1
Views: 776

SOLD: Driver's Seat Switch Assembly

Commonly damaged part on our zeds, in good condition going spare. Not easy to come by. If your passenger seat switch is damaged you could also open this up and use for donor parts to repair (or fit this upside-down).

SOLD

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by David
Thu 04 Jun, 2015 16:49
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Heated Seats
Replies: 7
Views: 2613

Re: Heated Seats

^^+1 to Bertiejaffa's comment!
by David
Sun 31 May, 2015 23:53
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Wheel Size Advice
Replies: 16
Views: 3518

Wheel Size Advice

I've tried to put this in my own words to help you out... The offset of an alloy wheel is the measurement (in millimetres) of how far from the centre (inside edge to outside edge) of an alloy wheel the back of the bolt holes are. Therefore a lower offset means the bolt holes are closer to the centre...
by David
Fri 22 May, 2015 18:47
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: DavidZ3's 2000 1.9i Z3 - Scarlett
Replies: 104
Views: 29245

Re: DavidZ3's 2000 1.9i Z3 - Scarlett

Thanks again, all.
Here's a picture of the full car now.
The rear wheels pick up the dirt quickly! :(

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by David
Sun 17 May, 2015 21:27
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Door Pull Removal/Replacement?
Replies: 4
Views: 1338

Re: Door Pull Removal/Replacement?

I have a spare door pull from a tan interior if you are looking for one? The bottom of the door pull is attached to the doorcard by two quite posi-drive screws, and as you have said before the top of the door pull attaches to the door itself. The doorcard itself is fairly easy to remove, you just ha...
by David
Sat 16 May, 2015 20:10
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: DavidZ3's 2000 1.9i Z3 - Scarlett
Replies: 104
Views: 29245

Re: DavidZ3's 2000 1.9i Z3 - Scarlett

So happy with what I've achieved today... Since I was a kid (yes, even before Pixar's 'Cars') I have always wanted a car with white-wall tyres, and now it has happened: http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/16/3bc2b9a6fc154ea3ddb2c0193956944d.jpg http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/16/aa425dca13b8d9...
by David
Fri 15 May, 2015 22:19
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: M side gills for cheap on the Bay
Replies: 3
Views: 1267

Re: M side gills for cheap on the Bay

£190... A good price? Not for me... I paid £100 a couple of months ago. My advice to anyone wanting to buy a set is to keep an eye on the U.S. and German eBay sites. Even if they say they won't ship internationally, send a friendly message and ask - most sellers are quite accommodating and willing t...
by David
Mon 04 May, 2015 22:22
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: DavidZ3's 2000 1.9i Z3 - Scarlett
Replies: 104
Views: 29245

Re: DavidZ3's 2000 1.9i Z3 - Scarlett

Thanks Mugs, here's a better daylight pictures of the new (to me) alloys fitted: http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/04/8d04ae9f49eaddc8bc1c4fdd6a9294d3.jpg They definitely require a refurb, in hyper silver (hopefully they aren't too corroded for this) and the white wall tyre paint should be with m...
by David
Mon 04 May, 2015 17:42
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: bmw business cd
Replies: 4
Views: 1117

Re: bmw business cd

I've seen them listed at around £200 before, but whether they sell at that price, I'm not sure...
by David
Sun 03 May, 2015 20:57
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: DavidZ3's 2000 1.9i Z3 - Scarlett
Replies: 104
Views: 29245

Re: DavidZ3's 2000 1.9i Z3 - Scarlett

...well that was quick!! (That's what she said.) Looked on eBay for new wheels, contacted seller, drove 5 miles and swapped my MV2s for these 16" BMW Style 42s, plus a bit of cash my pocket! http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/03/710670e5cbfa9eabdbefa76d5cb904fc.jpg http://images.tapatalk-cdn....
by David
Sun 03 May, 2015 10:15
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: DavidZ3's 2000 1.9i Z3 - Scarlett
Replies: 104
Views: 29245

Re: DavidZ3's 2000 1.9i Z3 - Scarlett

AMAZING link, Dino. Thank you!
by David
Sat 02 May, 2015 16:53
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: DavidZ3's 2000 1.9i Z3 - Scarlett
Replies: 104
Views: 29245

Re: DavidZ3's 2000 1.9i Z3 - Scarlett

Haha that's brilliant. Having a nephew myself, I was fully aware that it might look something like Lightning. I might add that it only resembles Lightning McQueen when he gets a full refurb, wheels up, once he's finally made friends with all the other cars at Radiator Springs! ...Yes I like the movi...
by David
Sat 02 May, 2015 07:47
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: DavidZ3's 2000 1.9i Z3 - Scarlett
Replies: 104
Views: 29245

Re: DavidZ3's 2000 1.9i Z3 - Scarlett

Southernboy wrote:Nice one David.... Wheels need to be changed though... they don't seem to match the concept IMO. :wink:
Thanks Barry, I agree.
by David
Fri 01 May, 2015 22:22
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: DavidZ3's 2000 1.9i Z3 - Scarlett
Replies: 104
Views: 29245

Re: DavidZ3's 2000 1.9i Z3 - Scarlett

So I spent the evening at 'It's A Wrap' in West Sussex and finally got something done that I've been craving for a while. Purists look away now. I absolutely love it, but you won't so please don't clutter this thread with naysaying! :P Here's the before and after: http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/0...
by David
Tue 28 Apr, 2015 11:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Sports Suspension Option - What is it?
Replies: 9
Views: 2467

Re: Sports Suspension Option - What is it?

I'm interested in swapping my standard suspension for the sports suspension, so I will be keeping tabs on this thread!
by David
Sat 25 Apr, 2015 22:54
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Replica Carbon fibre Simota's on ebay
Replies: 41
Views: 7229

Re: Replica Carbon fibre Simota's on ebay

Watch out... Zombie Thread!

Anybody have one of these they never got round to fitting, or have moved on from, that they'd like to send my way?
...Or can anybody link me to another seller?

Regards,
David
by David
Sat 25 Apr, 2015 12:20
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: FS: Genuine 17" BBS Splits £150
Replies: 0
Views: 762

FS: Genuine 17" BBS Splits £150

Genuine 17" BBS RC041/042 Staggered Split Rims. Fronts: 17 x 7 1/2J ET41 Rears: 17 x 8 1/2J ET41 All caps are present and genuine. In need of splitting, stripping and refurbishing, hence the low price. However very little curbing, and will polish up nicely. £150 and Located in Brighton, Sussex ...
by David
Sun 19 Apr, 2015 18:28
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Please delete
Replies: 4
Views: 1438

Re: £600 96 Z3 Wiesmann Hardtop and Fitting Kit?

Caught between making my own fitting bracket on the passenger side, or selling this and replacing.

It's what I paid for it mate... not looking to profit.
Already sourced a replacement with the correct fitting kit, just need someone to buy this!
by David
Sun 19 Apr, 2015 15:04
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Please delete
Replies: 4
Views: 1438

Please delete

No longer req.
by David
Sun 19 Apr, 2015 14:05
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Scarlett Sale :(
Replies: 4
Views: 2278

Re: Scarlett Sale :(

No disrespect David but I think you would have been struggling getting the asking price in all honesty. Tim. I entirely agree Tim, it was excessive but the intention - as I was in no rush to sell - was to keep it available for sale on various sites, very occasionally lowering the price if it didn't...
by David
Sun 19 Apr, 2015 10:57
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: DavidZ3's 2000 1.9i Z3 - Scarlett
Replies: 104
Views: 29245

Re: DavidZ3's 2000 1.9i Z3 - Scarlett

Here you go:

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by David
Sun 19 Apr, 2015 09:42
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Scarlett Sale :(
Replies: 4
Views: 2278

Re: Scarlett Sale :(

After my little road trip and new exhaust.....

Scarlett is NO LONGER FOR SALE!!!!
For now, no other zed can compare.
(Unless a sizeable wad of cash is involved!)
by David
Sun 19 Apr, 2015 09:21
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: DavidZ3's 2000 1.9i Z3 - Scarlett
Replies: 104
Views: 29245

DavidZ3's 2000 1.9i Z3 - Scarlett

Hi Del, I could be wrong but I believe the history is that Wiesmann made their hardtop for the Z3 before BMW considered one. As far as looks go: - It has a slightly more angular design - A larger rear window, which makes a hell of a difference when driving - (In my opinion) a nicer shaped interior l...
by David
Sat 18 Apr, 2015 22:05
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: DavidZ3's 2000 1.9i Z3 - Scarlett
Replies: 104
Views: 29245

Re: DavidZ3's 2000 1.9i Z3 - Scarlett

Busy week, this one! On Thursday, very much a spur of the moment visit, Scarlett went into the local Powerflow dealer and got some new pipes, which sound awesome. Her OEM exhaust was shot and something needed doing quickly. The garage (Grove Garage, Brighton) did an amazing job in a very short time,...
by David
Thu 16 Apr, 2015 16:40
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Whoopsie... I'm supposed to be selling her!
Replies: 2
Views: 4620

Whoopsie... I'm supposed to be selling her!

Sooooooo, I went into one of the local garages today for a chat. Two hours and £350 later Scarlett has a new set of pipes! SMH... This is what happens when you take women shopping!!!! http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/16/8814d84113d8548f53c0a50d54afe979.jpg http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/16...
by David
Sat 11 Apr, 2015 09:30
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 OBC 'bord computer' and stalk
Replies: 5
Views: 1782

Re: Z3 OBC 'bord computer' and stalk

Hi Facelift or Prefacelift?
PM Sent
by David
Fri 10 Apr, 2015 17:16
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Scarlett Sale :(
Replies: 4
Views: 2278

Scarlett Sale :(

So Today is a sad day. I'm putting Scarlett up for sale. She has been a good friend to me, and I have learnt so much from her. The better news is that her sale will not be in vain; I will be upgrading to a another Z with a little bit more under the bonnet. I'm in no rush to sell and I'm not really s...
by David
Fri 03 Apr, 2015 13:33
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: SOLD: Hardtop and Fitting Kit
Replies: 6
Views: 1632

Re: SOLD: Hardtop and Fitting Kit

Sold and collected. Buyer not from South Africa, Uganda never mentioned in any part of the collection agreement... Thankfully! :shock:
by David
Tue 31 Mar, 2015 12:21
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: SOLD: Hardtop and Fitting Kit
Replies: 6
Views: 1632

Re: FS: Hardtop and Fitting Kit

Provisionally sold, deposit taken :)
by David
Mon 30 Mar, 2015 22:59
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: FS: AC Schnitzer Type III Alloys - Brand new Z3m SOLD
Replies: 9
Views: 2231

Re: FS: AC Schnitzer Type III Alloys - Brand new Z3m SOLD

Jonttt wrote:
bertiejaffa wrote:i want to know what else is lurking in the garage !
Oh there are some nice rare goodies in there to be drip fed back into circulation over the next few weeks :wink:
If you have a facelift aero spoiler, I call shotgun!!
by David
Mon 30 Mar, 2015 08:46
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: SOLD: Hardtop and Fitting Kit
Replies: 6
Views: 1632

SOLD: Hardtop and Fitting Kit

Hi guys, as some of you may have seen I bought this very recently, but my heart has always been set on a Wiesmann Hardtop and I think I've found one, so this is for sale to help raise funds for the hardtop and the travelling costs to collect it. Z3 Atlanta Blue Hardtop, INCLUDING COMPLETE FITTING KI...
by David
Sun 22 Mar, 2015 17:59
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: London to Brighton
Replies: 8
Views: 3006

Re: London to Brighton

Exocet wrote:...As I live in Brighton I will be down to say "hello" to those who are driving down.
Cheers Ian
I will be doing the same thing as you Brian, as I am in Shoreham-by-Sea
by David
Sun 22 Mar, 2015 17:57
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: M Roadster for sale on ebay
Replies: 35
Views: 7203

Re: M Roadster for sale on ebay

Pretty much, but I had a few other things to arrange before committing too, so chances I would've missed out anyway.
I also wasn't convinced about the rust-free condition he claimed it to be in, given that all the other Z3s I've seen from Scotland have suffered fairly heavily (including Scarlett).
by David
Sun 22 Mar, 2015 17:53
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: eBay auction help
Replies: 24
Views: 5195

Re: eBay auction help

Nothing to difficult...

Elementary, dear Inferno.
by David
Sun 22 Mar, 2015 17:35
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: M Roadster for sale on ebay
Replies: 35
Views: 7203

Re: M Roadster for sale on ebay

Yep, he was only looking for £7,500, and that's what it sold for.
I was just holding out for a few pictures from him, before booking a flight to go see it :(
by David
Sun 22 Mar, 2015 16:44
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: eBay auction help
Replies: 24
Views: 5195

Re: eBay auction help

Ahh, no need to spills the beans; I've found them!

http://www.ebay.de/itm/Original-BMW-Z3- ... 4ae6764883

Congrats on your purchase.
by David
Sun 22 Mar, 2015 16:33
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: eBay auction help
Replies: 24
Views: 5195

Re: eBay auction help

Go on then... spill the beans - what did you buy/win?
by David
Sun 22 Mar, 2015 14:11
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: M Roadster for sale on ebay
Replies: 35
Views: 7203

Re: M Roadster for sale on ebay

He's just replied to me... He sold it yesterday to a guy who went up to see it from Manchester.
by David
Sun 22 Mar, 2015 09:53
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: M Roadster for sale on ebay
Replies: 35
Views: 7203

Re: M Roadster for sale on ebay

I spoke with the seller on the phone for about 20mins on Friday and he was a very nice chap. I think he's just not very good with the tinterweb. He sent me a picture of the car (which is currently in a lock-up which he is having to give up, alongside two motorbikes, and it is the ///M that he has ch...