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estocks wrote:
Titan wrote:You may just offend some of the gals on this forum if you're not careful...
Some of them turn out not to be girls if you're not careful

he he he

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At the risk of being accused of a "sexist" its quite refreshing to find somewhere I can be with the "guys", mock people without them taking offence, and in return get the same back!............Keep it up lads, chocks away...... You may just offend some of the gals on this forum ...

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High percentages of ethanol in petrol is bad news for classic car drivers. We had a bit of a discussion about this a little while ago on the Healey forum. Apparently ethanol is bad for aluminium carburettors. I think this has more to do with the fine capillary tubes in them, but if it is a reaction...

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I didn't mention V-Power - the question was about the 'e10' 95 octane available in France - which is crap! No doubt the use of ethanol will spread, as it is a cheap anti-knock additive, and the Green people love it. I have found that the use of V-Power in France results in a lot higher fuel consump...

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Whoops!

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Am I reading Mike fish comments wrong then?

Sorry to sound stupid, not intential, although some would disagree!

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The problem with ethanol-diluted petrol is that while the ethanol (ie vegetable alcohol) is a good anti-knock agent, it is a poor fuel, so you will use more of it. I would avoid like le plague! Most cars manufactured after 1997 can tolerate it, but earlier cars will need the replacement of all rubb...

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Sorry had to say, I can`t stop laughing...... I truely did not realise how seriously people take these forums! I just read the link to bimmer whatever its called! What is this guys problem? I can`t say i have had any issues with zroadster, in fact completly the opposite, full of useful comments and ...

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Thanks for the replies, I "brimmed" the tank last time with V Power, at the time I had just over the red line with sainsburys normal unleaded. I`m guessing that if the two fuels are mixed this may confuse the ECU possibly? (I`m no mechanic!) I`m down to the red line again so off to shell s...

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Result! Smiles all round! I always feel like I have won a prize when I get that crisp new certificate with no advisories!!!

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You may not notice an immediate improvement with the first tank because of cross contamination. It depends how "empty" you are when you switch. Hi Filled up with V Power - cant say I noticed a major difference if any at all? Reset the the trip meter, I`m at 220miles and near the red zone!...

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Have to agree there, many a time I have tried to cut the corners and save a few quid, but you can bet your bottom dollar, given time you will end up forkin` out for the experts to patch up your short fall!!!

Always pay the extra and get the job done properly!

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Hi Welcome I like the individual look of your Z. Personally I`m a little bit of a "traditional" kind of guy, I like everything to be as it was when it came off the manafacturers line! Perhaps I`m just getting old, I can remember when the stereo system was more important (and worth more!) t...

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Hi Got my 2.2 roadster (straight six) from BMW dealer about a month or two ago, glad i did, it has been back in a total of three times, so far!! New clutch, quadrants, window racks, carpet refitted, buttons missing etc etc... In fairness they have looked after me well, tackling all my issues, but I ...

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Gulp!!!

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OK I`m going to give this shell V max a go and see what happens, will get the cleaner stuff as well. Do I use a full bottle and put it in before I fill up?

Z is going in to BMW for tracking to be done this Monday! She is nearly perfected!!

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Given up thinking about mpg or my Z3 might not get used!!!!

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V Power?? Where do I get this? Why is it so good?

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Hi - i have done a search but not getting a definitive answer! Which fuel should i be using? I`m currently using "normal" unleaded from sainsburys! Can I use super unleaded? Will it make a difference to the mpg? Does anyone add anything regularly to their fuel? I want to basically put the ...

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Hi Thanks for asking! Well, you won`t believe this! As I was passing Torbay BMW I took her in and a mechanic had a quick listen, he advised gearbox issues! Phoned BMW Plymouth spoke to the customer liason manager, who apologised and said the car would be brought in, gearbox stripped and problem iden...

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Silver Z3, parked in the big sainsburys off the A38, you parked near to my black Z3?? Anyone off here

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Can`t promise i will be there but if i`m passing at that time will pop in to say hellol!

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Not me but will keep an eye out!!

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Hi - really really sorry to hear the bad news! I to would be really gutted if this happened to mine! Glad your still happy with her, and the damage can be repaired! Have you tried knocking on your neighbours doors, you would be surprised what people see but never report unless asked! Also, please tr...

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Would like to have said it was me as this is a regular route for me but sadly not daring to drive mine as it is going in for a new gear box today!!

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Hi Guys Thanks for all the advice, I have taken it on board. I`m going to wait and see what they diagnose as the problem, i have requested the principles email address and BMW`s customer complaints email address so that I can make them aware of the situation! Hopefully, i will keep her as she does l...

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OCD is fine, plenty on here with it :D Inspection II every service crazy - YES :shock: You will basically be paying BMW rates to have something checked that does not need checking. ITs not a "better" service just more items checked. The most important think with any car is the oil. If you...

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Hi all having just bought my first Z3 Roadster, I am keen to keep her in the best possible condition, I admit I am a little obsessed with my baby, perhaps even suffering from a little OCD!! However, I will definitly be gettting her serviced by BMW and having any part replacements done by BMW. My que...

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Hi

If you do decide to take your air con unit let me know, I may be interested in purchasing it off you if you want to get rid of it?

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Hi I`m also new on here, I have a Z3 2.2 Roadster, which sadly is in with the dealership for a new gearbox!! (Only just bought it believe it or not!!). Anyway, never been on a "cruise" before so if you will let me and the girlfreind tag along we would be pleased to attend, definitly for fo...

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can anyone tell me the low down on "oil" - I`m not mechanically minded at all - I`m totally confused which oil should be used? I have a Z3 2.2 Roadster, it has always been serviced by the dealership and so I presume they use the appropriate oil, and more importantly the best oil? Is this t...

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Hi I have a 52 plate 2.2 roadster, kind of similar proble where mine will almost pause when putting foot down on acelerator after changing gear! I put it into BMW but their diagnostics did not show anything! Sometimes computers just cant replace the human touch! Sorry it does not help much, but perh...

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Hi welcome to the site.

Your Z looks really nice, I like the blue with black hood combo.

I`m sure I`ve seen this car for sale was it bought in Devon??

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Thanks again for your eplies, just a quick note really, I phoned BMW UK today, just really to find out what my rights were with regard to giving the car back?? Well, despite the fact the previous customer service lady had taken extensive notes of my problem (her words!) she was not going to commit t...

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cool, no idea what one looks like but will keep an eye out!

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Good find, well done for posting it!

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Thanks guys for the posts, I have to say that, sadly i have had to esculate the problem to a customer relations manager, she, in her defence has been very polite and helpful and they have always taken the car in to repair, but I do feel that it is up to me to get things going, its amost like they ar...

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Hi guys, well for those that are interested in my on going saga with BMW, I have finally got my baby back! And the result......surprise, surprise a new clutch!! They also had to replace the tracks or something in the door window so it runs better, and a screw was placed in the little cubby hole so t...

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tried in vain to get my Z moving oin the road, but failed miserably!![/img]

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When I first posted this thread I hoped for a little reaction along the lines of, "yeh what a bummer, man." Never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined initiating such an interlectual debate! FWIW my contribution is along the lines of... I was brought up to have respect for ALL the e...

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I've never quite understood why you're allowed to kill a rat or any other vermin that comes into your home. Even though the rat was following instinctive behaviour & in effect had no choice in the matter because rats aren't aware they're not supposed to enter. Also they can't go down to a benef...

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but if BILLY knew from day one by educating him of the rights and wrongs of property theft, and what the consequences could be ie scar for life . then he has no come back, no personal injury claim , nothing. could always chop his fingers off like some countries. not sure which ones before you ask !...

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.....and this is where it gets interesting (sorry i`m a geek!), just say for example BILLY is a 13 year old lad, he decides to nick YOUR bicycle from your garage, you catch him and decide that a clip round the ear is suffice? However, next week Joe Bloggs round the corner catches BILLY, again nicki...

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.....and this is where it gets interesting (sorry i`m a geek!), just say for example BILLY is a 13 year old lad, he decides to nick YOUR bicycle from your garage, you catch him and decide that a clip round the ear is suffice? However, next week Joe Bloggs round the corner catches BILLY, again nickin...

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Of course, got any photos, i will look out for you!

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could not get mine off the driveway despite my best efforts! RWD is just not meant for snow days!!

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No, but I can see Torquay from where I am :lol: Might see you driving about, give me a toot! No probs, I always acknowledge another Zed, don't often get a reply :lol: Yes at this time of year when I walk down the main street I wonder if there is anybody under 70 live here :? Im in a black 52 plate ...

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It is the duty of every citizen to take ownership of their own property, and therefore protect it. I agree that the police should be there to HELP us do that, but my point is that if we, as a population, were able to consciously provide ourselves a better protective system, i.e. interacting with ou...

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SteveZ3 wrote:No, but I can see Torquay from where I am

Might see you driving about, give me a toot!

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Really nice. I have a 2.2 Roadster also, in black, with red/black chameleon leather interior, 41000 miles on a 52 plate. Radio looks great, colour really goes well. Mine is currently in with BMW with clutch problems, window problems etc etc.... Any of that sound familiar? hi i read your earlier thr...

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Re: V-Power

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Which fuel to use?

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Servicing - silly question time??