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**Z3**

If you were to attend your local car wash for your average £2-£5 exterior valet would you prefer to see a water jet wash, or would you get excited at the thought of a steam jet wash?

**Z3**

As it's a warranty item,there is no issue.Just seems unlikely that the box needs changing at that mileage. :) Yes your quite right there is no issue personally, I was just making a generic statement as I would respectfully suggest that the majority of contributors and readers to this forum don't ha...

**Z3**

Mine and others experiences of a notchy or poor gear change, especially with the ZF gearbox has been rectified with an oil change and a clutch slave cylinder bleed. :roll: Not being a trained mechanic I can't really give an educated opinion, I do sometimes think that there are two ways to resolve t...

**Z3**

I'm not a mechanic, however may I stick my neck out and suggest a bottle of cataclean, followed by a bottle of forte fuel injector cleaner? I appreciate many are dubious about additives, however these products have done wonders for our older cars with a few miles on the clock! The bottles suggest ad...

**Z3**

Hi all Thanks for your replies, my z isn't that old, in fact one of the last to be built its a 2002 (I think I'm right in saying that?) anyhow, yes I'm surprised at these parts going but the gear change was feeling funny so had her checked out, I use BMW westerly Exeter, I can't recommend them enoug...

**Z3**

Sorry, are you suggesting I should get the clutch and oil replaced, or that BMW will do this as part of the gearbox change? The clutch was only replaced a year and a half ago by BMW!

**Z3**

Hi all Having a new gear box fitted by BMW on my 2.2i roadster, does anyone know if they keep the original clutch, or will they replace that as part of the gearbox? Also, will they change the gearbox oil? I know the oil is sealed for life or something similar? Sorry if this is a stupid question but ...

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Hi All

Has anyone tried using cataclean in their Z? What did you think? I used it on my dads Mitsubishi pinin and it resolved a high revving problem, worth its money, just wondering if anyone had any remarks good or bad to make after using it in their Z`s? thanks all

**Z3**

I can`t believe how fast the prices are falling, I can almost watch the money fall off my Z as I drive it! I currently have mine up for sale, I`ve had everything done, no expense spared and still no-one wants it, has all green lights showing, brake oil and anti freeze change, full BMW KDS wheel alig...

**Z3**

Hi all Just purchased some Forte Lubricants Advanced Formula Car Fuel Gas Petrol Treatment - 400ml for my mitsubishi pinin as I have a slight clicking noise coming from engine, having read some reviews about it a lot of people highly recommend it as an additive when your doing a service, I just wond...

**Z3**

Hi I`m not an expert so please don`t rely on this being correct! However, I have the exact same problem, sadly it is not good news! The lights I have on are the yellow light in the middle (DSC Light) and the yellow light with an exclamation mark with a round circle round it and inbetween brackets. A...

**Z3**

You gotta love those old helpful sayings, my dad said "you get what you pay for", I know someone who spent nearly £30,000 on a new BMW, on the day of collection it broke down 100 yards up the road!! I wonder how many other sayings there are that we use daily that are just "bo**ocks!&q...

**Z3**

when I start my Z the warning lights all turn on to show they are working, this includes the seatbelt warning light, however, if I or a passenger dont wear a seatbelt then the warning light does not go on! Can anyone tell me if its a case of its not supposed to wrok, or do i have a fault?

**Z3**

Thanks I have PM`d him, anyone know how much these are worth second hand? I really have no idea?

**Z3**

whats a cdv?

**Z3**

Have to agree with your comments - its just the fact my Z is still under a BMW warranty, therefore i have to have BMW original parts installed! Plus I can`t stand cars that are not original, again this is down to my OCD issues ha ha! Even my floor mats are original BMW! Radio is being taken out next...

**Z3**

Hi Just thought I would add to the mix! I have a 2.2 sport roadster with M suspension - car is my pride and joy but the gear change is my only complaint! Had a new clutch fitted last year (by BMW) but still get this unsmooth change if I let the clutch out at what I consider to be a normal speed - th...

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Ha ha! Seriously no joke!

My current one pushes the cd only quarter of the way out, the motor continues to run (which its not supposed to do!), therefore it has to be replaced, BMW dealer is doing it on Wednesday, quoted £510! Therefore I now have a radio surplus to requirements, anyone interested?

**Z3**

Don`t read -simples!

**Z3**

Hi Just in case anyone is after a BMW Business CD Radio, mine is going to be available, only niggle is that it only pushes the cd out half way when you eject it! I`m a perfectionist and just couldn`t cope! No idea how much its worth but my new one is costing £510 from BMW dealer! If anyone is intere...

**Z3**

Continental pro 3 - just bought two for my rear end - so far so good!

**Z3**

I use Microsoft essentials - its free and has kept my system safe with no requirement for any other software, also if your using wireless ensure your using wpa2 security - wpa is too easy to get past!

**Z3**

Thanks for the positivereplies, thank goodness it sounds like I made a good choice! Have noticed a difference in handling, cant justify changing front ones yet as they have 5mm left in them, but rest assured once they are down I will def be going for sport 3`s!!

**Z3**

i think you are reading the wrong oil for your car, you need castrol edge 5w-30 for audis-vw-etc just had some in mine It says --- If you have a requirement to use---- Thanks for the replies - in response to above I checked with BMW and my Z has to have 0w-30 oil therefore my thinking was that it w...

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Hi Just thought I would highlight this as I have been doing some research prior to an oil change on my 2.2 roadster..... BMW advise using Castrol SLZ 0-30W LL04 for the service. I was going to use National, however they use Castrol EDGE! Not sure what this "EDGE" was so I looked on Castrol...

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Hi

Thinking of treating my Z to a little christmas oil & filter change - National have quoted me £35 - can anyone confirm the definitive/best oil to use? I think they are using a castrol fully? Thanks

**Z3**

Hi Just wondered what you all thought about my latest purchase - two new rear tyres Continental Sport contact 3 - managed to get two for £270!! Ouch!! Still at least I have stopped slipping everywhere now, did have sport 2`s on but chap at garage thinks that the sport 3 are the improved version, hop...

**Z3**

The one Im going to see tomorrow is topaz blue. On a different point... We are planning in taking some road trips around europe and down to south of France - is the Z3 up to it and comfy enough for longer journeys? My Z is up for sale the break down cover provided by BMW covers europe (handy if the...

**Z3**

Just PM`d you Mooney

**Z3**

Readvertised with new price, thanks for your comments, and no i`m not a dealer I just refuse to sell something I can`t promise will be perfect, so many dishonest people out there selling rubbish, this is backed up with full BMW AUC Warranty - worth every penny me thinks?? http://www.autotrader.co.uk...

**Z3**

Hi

Just to let you know my Z is up for sale, brand new MOT 12 months warranty and breakdown cover - happy motoring!!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-Z3-2-2i-Roads ... 1e5fa9897c

**Z3**

Again thanks for the ideas, in honesty when its in full lock it just does what i think most cars do, i.e it just squeals a little! Its an odd noise to me, but could pass as normal, the worrying part is the clicking I`m getting!!

**Z3**

Thanks will give it a go, it does make strange noises when going to the end! Anyone know what is the best option to go for for fluid?

**Z3**

Ok please stick with me on this one! Start car up in the morning, reverse out, turn steering wheel and can hear and feel a clicking from the steering? It then disappears as I drive off, by the time I get to work it has stopped! Finish work, start car and the clicking is back, only to disappear when ...

**Z3**

Hey y'all - just thought I would share for those that live in Devon area there is a BMW Indy here in Torquay!! My neighbour also with a Z3 highly recommends him - cant remember details off top of my head but if your interested let me know and I will get details.....

**Z3**

Silver P Reg Z3 - you waved at me in my black Z near the coach station....any takers....???

**Z3**

Hey it was not me but there was a silver z that waved at me in torquay a P reg Z female driver I think only saw her at last second to! Think Devon might have started something.....

**Z3**

Funny, I let the girlfriend drive the Z to work for a couple of days, she forgot to mention the gear knob had come loose!!? "Oh, Oh I thought it was supposed to do that"??! Think having read this page I`m now going to give detailed instructions on how to open the roof! No cancel that, tell...

**Z3**

Well i went out and purchased some autoglym leather cleaner! Holy Cow! Not sure if I put too much on, but the leather looked awfully dry afterwards! Anyway, I quickly got the autoglym leather polish out and gave it a modest application, let it soak in and then gave it another going over! not sure if...

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Nice Tim. Thats the kind of result i`m hoping for, where the water just rolls off the paintwork! Think a few more hours (possibly days!) of polishing and a build up of the wax shoiuld get the result i`m after, being a perfectionist has its perils!

**Z3**

**Z3**

OK, the sun was out, so I thought it was about time I gave the Z a little treat! I did not realise how addictive cleaning is! I only spent a few hours on her, not half as much as I wanted to. I started with a quick hose over, then a few capfuls of tesco wash & wax, a good sponge over, then got t...

**Z3**

Ultimatley, no matter what their commercial names are they are mostly owned by the same corporations, so no matter who you buy from the money eventually ends up in one bank account - hence why fuel prices are give or take the same everywhere you go in the UK! The only way to bring prices down is to ...

**Z3**

Hi welcome You will prob find that the black Z3`s go a lot faster than the others! i`m 6`1 also, prob 6`2" with my high heels on, it`s taken me ages to find the perfect sweet spot with regards to the seat adjustment, but as others have said just keep making fine adjustments. I`m generally findi...

**Z3**

I`m just another working man - buggar all to show for it, a boss who wants me to work more hours for less pay, and a government who wants me to pay for everyone elses needs!

Democrazy.....!!!!!

**Z3**

Hi All Can anyone help me with this random question relating to the indicators flashing when you open your car withthe key fob? Please stick with me while I try to explain...... The other morning I went out to the Z pressed the unlock button on the remote key and the locks "unlocked". At t...

**Z3**

Does anyone know if BMW do a bluetooth radio for the Z or know of an alternative?

Thanks

**Z3**

Phew! At least you decided on a Z3! MX-5 - que huge belly laugh! I`m sure everyone will provide their own thoughts as to which one to go for, but personally speaking and I know its obvious but make sure you are confident about the mechanics as parts are not cheap! Finally, stay on this site, I have ...

**Z3**

Good news all, my knob has been replaced!

It now illuminates and is slightly more squishy than my previous knob, which I have to say is quite nice to hold!!

Everything now perfect and to BMW spec, I can`t actually find anything to correct on her now, what am I to do??

**Z3**

Just had mine done at dealer - yes you pay but worth every penny me thinks! Don`t let any of those chains even look at your car let alone start the engine - they are all a bunch crooks!

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