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by RobBruce
Mon 28 Feb, 2011 12:14
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Farewell
Replies: 25
Views: 3032

Thanks for all the nice comments :) No, I'm not going to going the police in Canada (just yet). I had back surgery in October and it will take a long time to get up to 'fighting strength' again. We will hopefully both start jobs in a similar line of work in April. We are moving to Alberta. Working i...
by RobBruce
Sun 27 Feb, 2011 19:23
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Farewell
Replies: 25
Views: 3032

Farewell

I have to say a sad adieu. I know I haven't been too active on the site for a while (except for some behind the scene modding), but it's time for me to move on. Shalini and I have finally, after 4 years of effort, managed to obtain our Immigration Visas for Canada. We leave for a new life on Tuesday...
by RobBruce
Mon 23 Aug, 2010 15:56
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Legal assistance required
Replies: 4
Views: 850

Might be worthwhile posting an outline of your issue, to see if anyone has personal knowledge of something similar?
by RobBruce
Sun 22 Aug, 2010 23:16
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: U18 Organ Donation - update
Replies: 0
Views: 506

U18 Organ Donation - update

The above thread has been removed at the request of family members, and agreed by the Mods team.

Thank you to all who made positive and supportive comments, they were very much appreciated.


Rob
by RobBruce
Wed 21 Jul, 2010 22:26
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Occupations...what do Zed drivers do for a living???
Replies: 114
Views: 10824

I'm a "Roads Prefect" :drive
by RobBruce
Tue 29 Jun, 2010 21:38
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: New phone choice
Replies: 20
Views: 3888

New phone choice

To all the techno-geeks out there, some advice please on getting a new mobile. I'm with O2 at the moment, but would be willing to change for a good deal. Orange are doing the Blackberry Bold 9700 3G with UMA - which means it uses your home wifi for a signal when you live in the back of beyond. Howev...
by RobBruce
Tue 29 Jun, 2010 17:17
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: EMMA cruise - initial interest?
Replies: 9
Views: 2983

Alfie wrote:Oh cool!

Alfie and RED would love to join in if the date's right....

:D

A.
Cool! Would be good to see you (both) again m8! :D
by RobBruce
Tue 29 Jun, 2010 15:44
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: EMMA cruise - initial interest?
Replies: 9
Views: 2983

That's no excuse - bring one! (And stop hijacking my posts! lol )
by RobBruce
Tue 29 Jun, 2010 12:55
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: EMMA cruise - initial interest?
Replies: 9
Views: 2983

EMMA cruise - initial interest?

Essex Midnight Madness Action!! Yep, I've been toying with the idea of a short cruise with a difference - a Midnight run (hence Midnight Madness) :shock: It would probably start at Birchanger services (J8 M11) and run through some lovely country roads, finishing back at the services or McDonalds at ...
by RobBruce
Sun 27 Jun, 2010 09:12
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: see you in kent anybody,or on the motorways
Replies: 1
Views: 567

Going anywhere nice Terry?

And are you SURE you want me to keep an eye out for you?? :lol:
by RobBruce
Sun 20 Jun, 2010 10:24
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted: original Z3 gear knob
Replies: 1
Views: 609

You have a PM
by RobBruce
Sun 20 Jun, 2010 10:19
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: England
Replies: 85
Views: 9226

The FA have released a limited edition England shirt.

They've replaced the 3 lions with 3 tampons.

A spokesperson said "This was to reflect the worst period they've ever had."

:D
by RobBruce
Fri 30 Apr, 2010 19:54
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: private plate opinions
Replies: 161
Views: 22897

You could have a problem with the ZRoadster logo, it has to be a garage name to be legal, My eldest son got a ticket for the same sort of thing If you get pulled, say they were on when you bought the car, and it passed it's M.O.T with em :wink: Hmmm - I wouldn't recommend trying that "it passe...
by RobBruce
Tue 16 Mar, 2010 19:38
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Tracker
Replies: 6
Views: 1148

One other point to consider.... Car thieves are now breaking into houses to steal the keys with much more frequency, especially as car security is getting harder to beat. A common course of action is to steal the car, park it up somewhere out the way for a couple of days to see if has a tracking sys...
by RobBruce
Mon 15 Mar, 2010 20:23
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 3.0i Sport - - - 8,200 miles! - - - Possibly best in UK?
Replies: 73
Views: 8679

Ferak has complained about this thread to the Mods. Whether he remains on the site is up to him. However, this will not turn into a slanging match on here. The Mods/Admin will have a look at the whole situation and decide where to go from there. Until that's happened, I'm locking this thread. Howeve...
by RobBruce
Sun 10 Jan, 2010 19:08
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Got pulled yesterday
Replies: 96
Views: 8305

Firstly, they didn't use TPAC. TPAC stands for Tactical Pursuit And Containment, which is one of the tactical options for pursuit management. The police vehicles were positioning into the 'boxing' move, which is part of PM, in case the subject vehicle failed to stop. The police have to use numerous ...
by RobBruce
Thu 05 Nov, 2009 18:49
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: The future of Traffic - funny vid
Replies: 2
Views: 679

The future of Traffic - funny vid

Just got sent this link. Nearly wet myself! :roflmao:

Hopefully it might raise a smile - be warned, there is some naughty language :wink:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6crnKL_zhtw

Rob
by RobBruce
Thu 05 Nov, 2009 18:09
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Thinking of changing the Zed?
Replies: 21
Views: 2077

Re: Thinking of changing the Zed?

chris_mustoe wrote:Any opinions would great…

Chris
Wait till you get a real cold, bright morning. Get a hat and coat on, drop the top of your Zed and crank the heating up. Find a deserted B road and go for a blast.

Then tell me you want to change it ;)

8-)
by RobBruce
Thu 05 Nov, 2009 18:04
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: hello all
Replies: 13
Views: 1589

Enough said, thanks for the confirmation Rob, given how few you see I assumed it was becuase they are a no no :wink: I presume the trend for German style plates (ie UK plates spaced as per Germany on pressed metal) is also a big no no :rtm: I didn't know you had a Barry-boy Corsa as well as a Z Jon...
by RobBruce
Thu 05 Nov, 2009 17:25
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: hello all
Replies: 13
Views: 1589

Have you had any issues with plod re the classic style plates? I've toyed with getting them but have some "spacing" errors on my reg so didn't want to push my luck :wink: Jontt - you may get away with a little unorthodox spacing - but 'old' plates on a new car is a red rag to a bull. You ...
by RobBruce
Wed 07 Oct, 2009 19:27
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: Bullet Cam
Replies: 89
Views: 13968

Alex L wrote:Sorry Rob, couldn't resist.
Lend me the camera and we'll call it even :devil:
by RobBruce
Wed 07 Oct, 2009 19:24
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Recomend me a good garage in barnet/herts areas?
Replies: 4
Views: 971

http://www.harpendenautos.co.uk/

Excellent place. Owned by Peter, Steve is the BMW guy.

Tell them you've been recommended by this site.
by RobBruce
Wed 07 Oct, 2009 15:21
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: Bullet Cam
Replies: 89
Views: 13968

Alex L wrote:
RobBruce wrote:I'm REALLY tempted with one of these - I reckon I'd get some good footage at work :D

Very cool 8-)
Doughnut cam
And you wonder why you got 3 points?? :roll:

:lol:
by RobBruce
Tue 06 Oct, 2009 19:55
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: Bullet Cam
Replies: 89
Views: 13968

I'm REALLY tempted with one of these - I reckon I'd get some good footage at work :D

Very cool 8-)
by RobBruce
Sat 03 Oct, 2009 08:53
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Finally fitted my wind deflector
Replies: 9
Views: 1649

Lizzy wrote:What a great addition the wind deflector is, this is the first nice weather we've had since we fitted it and the difference is amazing. Going to have a cleaning session today as well, bring it right up to just how I like it. Maybe picture to follow.
Come on then Lizzy - where's the pics?? :D
by RobBruce
Fri 02 Oct, 2009 20:06
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: serious help after accident please.
Replies: 42
Views: 3475

Re: serious help after accident please.

The Z3 is my partners car, its only the 2nd car she has ever owned(Citroen Saxo being her 1st - so its a nice step up), and is the 1st BMW that either of us has had............. Following me home after a light rain shower, off a local roundabout(a spot known for just the same accident)........... b...
by RobBruce
Fri 02 Oct, 2009 19:07
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Sat 17 Oct 09: The last hurrah!
Replies: 98
Views: 12376

Heading to Cornwall for a week that very day - and I don't have an M either - so count me out for this one :(
by RobBruce
Fri 02 Oct, 2009 19:03
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: A507 Hertfordshire
Replies: 8
Views: 1029

Yep, that and the nearby A505 are cracking roads.

Unfortunately they are also really high on the KSI list, so if you're gonna try it, be very careful the first couple of times.

Rob

PS KSI means Killed or Seriously Injured :(
by RobBruce
Mon 07 Sep, 2009 10:47
Forum: Better Driving
Topic: Learn To II
Replies: 64
Views: 23242

Due to a lack of confirmed interest, this is now CANCELLED
by RobBruce
Tue 01 Sep, 2009 15:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: French Zed Rallie
Replies: 4
Views: 1013

Very nice Mike. A good turn out. Looks like you had horrible weather too.......... 8-)
by RobBruce
Tue 01 Sep, 2009 15:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: mot
Replies: 8
Views: 999

drdrake wrote:Don't worry Benny we're not all middle-aged and patronising, I knew what you meant!

What are you going to treat your car with?
Capital letters at the beginning of a sentence please, and some punctuation. :D
by RobBruce
Mon 31 Aug, 2009 19:57
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Jonttt's Z3m Roadster - now for sale
Replies: 39
Views: 4879

Jonttt wrote: no doubt driven hard (by previous owner on here DavidM) but thats what they are made for and I would rather it be by someone who new what they where doing :wink:
:shock:
by RobBruce
Fri 28 Aug, 2009 11:17
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Which Car to buy? Z3 1.9 or 2.8 ? Advice Appreciated Please
Replies: 37
Views: 9641

Gill, You need to look at what you actually want from the car, and how you're going to drive it. What sort of cars have you had before? The 2.8 has quite a lot of power and torque, especially if you've only driven smaller engined cars before. If it has power that you won't really use, what's the poi...
by RobBruce
Wed 26 Aug, 2009 20:37
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Essex social meet?
Replies: 31
Views: 3937

2litrezed wrote:
garythefish wrote:I was showing Dr Shiney my Strut brace :)
Thats an unusual chat up line :shock:
Could be worse - he could have been wearing "The Jods" :shake:
by RobBruce
Wed 26 Aug, 2009 20:35
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Strut Brace
Replies: 4
Views: 1118

Hi Dr Shiney, Thanks for popping past last night - good to meet another Essex Boy! (We won't mention the driving nose-in into the Disabled bay ;) :lol: ) You can get a brand new strut brace here: http://www.rtecshop.com/?p=product_view&product_id=3949 I don't know about the E36 ones, but the Z3 ...
by RobBruce
Mon 24 Aug, 2009 22:13
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Essex social meet?
Replies: 31
Views: 3937

BUMP

Any more Essex boys (or girls) coming out? :wink:
by RobBruce
Mon 24 Aug, 2009 21:57
Forum: Better Driving
Topic: Learn To II
Replies: 64
Views: 23242

No probs mate - I know you missed out on a drive on the last one. I'll stick your name down.
by RobBruce
Mon 24 Aug, 2009 21:49
Forum: Better Driving
Topic: Learn To II
Replies: 64
Views: 23242

L22 - Update

Time and date confirmed: Saturday 19th September - 0900hrs This will be held in Huntingdon, at one of two schools, exact location to be confirmed shortly. Should finish around 4pm-5pm, with a 90min lunch break. This will be a re-run of the original Learn To Cruise day, with extra focus on peoples' s...
by RobBruce
Mon 24 Aug, 2009 11:32
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Profiles
Replies: 23
Views: 1608

calbens wrote:For the record I am most definitely female! Well I was when I last looked :lol: and I hope I've never mislead anyone into thinking I wasn't?
I suppose your avatar pic does kinda give it away..............


I mean, would a man put up a pic of a kitty?
by RobBruce
Mon 24 Aug, 2009 11:11
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 Change of colour (Pearlesnt White or Stealth Matt Black)
Replies: 44
Views: 9679

IMHO the matt black would look sh1te on a Z1. The matt black image does conjour up thoughts of wannabe gangstas tying too hard, and trying to have the biggest 'look-at-me' car. The Z1 isn't a big car. It's a small 2 seat sports car. Out of the two, I think the White with black trim would by far look...
by RobBruce
Sun 23 Aug, 2009 22:44
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Essex social meet?
Replies: 31
Views: 3937

calbens wrote:Just glad I live far, far away :lol:
I was just thinking that - I'm sure a few people feel exactly the same....... :D
by RobBruce
Sun 23 Aug, 2009 16:32
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Essex social meet?
Replies: 31
Views: 3937

Done.

Tuesday. Freeport carpark. 8pm.

See you there 8-)
by RobBruce
Sun 23 Aug, 2009 16:23
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Essex social meet?
Replies: 31
Views: 3937

drdrake wrote:what about braintree freeport shopping centre car park?

seems to be a fairly central location, and I think theres a big halfrauds to have a nose around too
Good with me. There's a couple of eateries next door too.
by RobBruce
Sun 23 Aug, 2009 16:22
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Essex social meet?
Replies: 31
Views: 3937

OK, Tuesday then.

Mmmm - big carpark, serves coffee/snacks late, centrally based............

Any ideas Alex?? :lol:

Chelmsford, Stansted, M11 J8? What's easiest for most people?
by RobBruce
Sun 23 Aug, 2009 14:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Tonneau Cover
Replies: 13
Views: 1016

I agree they really do tidy up the profile of the car but they are also a real PITA if you need to get the hood up quickly :( and then they take up too much luggage space. If you tuck the ends inside the middle material bit, it should tuck behind the seats. If it's taking too long to remove, you ne...
by RobBruce
Sun 23 Aug, 2009 14:04
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Essex social meet?
Replies: 31
Views: 3937

Essex social meet?

Anyone fancy a meet-up this week somewhere in Essex?

Not a cruise as such, just a meeting of 'locals' for a chat and a coffee somewhere, to get to know other Zedders in the Essex area?

Don't really mind where, preferably somewhere easy for all. Monday or Tuesday evening?

Rob
by RobBruce
Fri 21 Aug, 2009 16:57
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What's wrong with Falkens
Replies: 36
Views: 4477

I always had F1's until recently. The price of the new F1's was just stupid. I went with the Falken 452s as well (on 18's) after researching this and other websites. I was a bit dubious at first as they seemed a bit skittish to begin with. However, like the F1's, they needed to bed-in, it just took ...
by RobBruce
Thu 20 Aug, 2009 21:05
Forum: Better Driving
Topic: If I Was A Traffic Cop I'd.......
Replies: 144
Views: 77887

Overtaking 267 Do not overtake unless you are sure it is safe and legal to do so. Overtake only on the right. You should check your mirrors take time to judge the speeds correctly make sure that the lane you will be joining is sufficiently clear ahead and behind take a quick sideways glance into the...
by RobBruce
Thu 20 Aug, 2009 20:17
Forum: Better Driving
Topic: If I Was A Traffic Cop I'd.......
Replies: 144
Views: 77887

Overtaking 267 Do not overtake unless you are sure it is safe and legal to do so. Overtake only on the right. You should check your mirrors take time to judge the speeds correctly make sure that the lane you will be joining is sufficiently clear ahead and behind take a quick sideways glance into th...
by RobBruce
Thu 20 Aug, 2009 17:27
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: show us your keyrings!
Replies: 58
Views: 6662

Alfie wrote:@ RobBruce.... :roflmao:
Who's gonna have a go at nicking that key then, eh?

Rob, I thought you had a Doberman; that pic really looks like a Rotty.
:puzzle:

A.
We do - we've got a Dobermann AND a Rottweiler now. Connor's the Rottie above, and he's still a puppy (ish) ;)