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I had to replace mine about a year ago. It sounded like a jet engine on startup! Its easy to get off, from what I remember 4 bolts with rubber damping pieces to undo. Be careful you don`t damage them when you take them off because you`ll need to use them again. Undo all hoses attached to the body an...

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SOLD to a member.

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I`ve now got a 3.0i and need to sell my 2.8 that I`ve had for 5 years. It has a full service history, main dealer and Independent BMW specialist. I`ve used Bartley Independent BMW in Southampton for all the work done since I`ve had it. She runs well, uses no oil at all between services and is very q...

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I agree with you Peter. What I find is as bad, is modern led brake lights. They seem brighter than fog lights when on and annoy me as much as the bright headlights.

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Look up the part number on http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/select , I think post and pre face lift are different.

alec.m

Dead easy to fit. There might be something in the knowledge base. Always good to replace grommets if you`re going to do it. Grommets are cheap. New base is serious money though.

http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8613

alec.m

I had the same scenario with mine a couple of years ago and it was like searching for rocking horse s***. I got one from a scrapyard in Wales in the end. If you put the part number in real oem it`s also found on most 3' E36 cars which will give you more scope in your search. Good luck http://www.rea...

alec.m

Privilege 2.8 Fully comp 10,000 miles £250 excess £163

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Some here http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... 11&t=43899

I bought a new one a while back OEM from dealer, was about £30

alec.m

I had one from the original batch and it`s been great.

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Read this, it explains how to post pics on here.

http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=7658

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Clear fablon makes a very good almost invisible repair apparently.

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Hi, I did all you have done to try and eliminate tramlining but it wasn`t until I replaced the wishbone bushes with Powerflex purple bushes that it all but disappeared. New OEM bushes made very little difference on my car.

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Glad you`re both sorted.

alec.m

There`s a drain pipe in there that can get blocked. A thin piece of wire pushed down should clear it.

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You`re a star John

Alec

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Sienna red please!

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In the knowledge base with pics HomerRamone

http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... 18&t=17528

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Thanks all, definitely have a test drive. There's so few decent 3.0s about it opens up the choice including autos in the search. Dealers seem to be asking silly money at the moment.

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Thanks Brian4, I`m totally convinced I`ll be happy with an auto now.

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Thanks Mr Silver, that`s a good review and it will certainly let me look at autos on sale with a different attitude. Love my 2.8 but having been a passenger in a 3.0 I`m wanting one.

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I`ve been on the lookout for a 3.00 for a while now and have discounted autos but this has cut down on my choice and I`ve missed a few in the colour combos I`m attracted to. My only experience of auto boxes is from 40 years ago, didn`t like them, so I`m wondering whether I`m being unnecessarily bias...

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Southernboy`s armrest and cup-holder in my car. Very comfortable armrest. Takes about 20 minutes to fix.

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Not cheaper than a used one now, they`re listed at £1000!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Cheers Barry

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It`s been a job that`s needed doing for a while, it was making the whole car look shabby. Just to let you know your armrest / cup holder is still appreciated, makes a long run so comfortable. I hope you`re fully recovered now.

alec.m

£425 Fitted. Looks brilliant in the flesh and quality material. Nice to be able to see out of the rear widow!!!

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Following my split rear screen and general deterioration of my hood I decided on a new hood from Soft Tops at Croyden. Good price, excellent job from a person that knows his soft tops. http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb380/alec-m/Mobile%20Uploads/66732cc7-45dc-4f01-9ab1-184751105d94.jpg http://i...

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Titan silver is year 2000 then it was Titanium silver. Both have same colour code.

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On here

http://users.belgacom.net/bmw_z3/bmw_z3_colors.htm

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alec.m wrote:its a good price, if you take into account how much you would have to pay for an oem rear screen and you get a new roof to boot

That`s my thoughts exactly. Booked in Wednesday morning. I`ll post some pics when it`s done.

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roadvoyager1 wrote:Had new black hood fitted 16th July 2015 and paid £400. Took him about two and a half hours. Hope that helps.

That's brilliant, I'll be calling them shortly. Thanks!

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The best cure is to take the door card off and clean and lube the runners. I got some silicone spray, wound the window down and sprayed down the front and rear of the window which got it running freely for quite some time. A comprehensive article on doing it properly is here in the knowledgebase. Go...

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I used Soft Tops in Croydon for my new hood and after some research asked them to make up a pocketed version for me. If you look on BMW TIS there is an explanation of why the pockets were added (basically to help with folding and reduce wear). The price is a bit higher but I felt it was worth it. I...

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I used clear Fablon on mine over the whole rear window, got it for a couple of quid from 'The Range' It never leaked, folded down easy and prevented window from splitting any more. That sounds great. Done mine now with some clear tape. Getting in touch with soft tops in Croydon soon for a price for...

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Thanks both of you, have a Toolstation and B&Q nearby. Job for today!

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Put the top down this morning and "crack"!!!! A 4inch vertical split in the rear screen. Can anyone recommend some good clear tape, not too expensive, to keep the weather out till I decide what to do. I`m thinking of a new top rather than a a new screen as the stitching is very worn and th...

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You're welcome. You can't miss it if you have one!

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Hope this comes up, ages since I posted a pic

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I`ll take a pic today. I don`t think it would affect fuel trims anyway. It only runs for a minute or so at startup and was introduced to reduce emissions from a cold engine in the American market.

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I have just replaced mine on a 99 2.8. Mine`s in front of the drivers side suspension turret (radiator side). You can`t miss it, it`s quite big. Looks like you have something else where mine is. I don`t think all 2.8 engines have them. Possibly just the TU ones.

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Impressive Barry. I keep my walking down to the bare minimum, seen too many people my age getting new hips and knees. They all do that jogging thing, catches up with you in the end. A good run in the Z gives me all the cardiac exercise needed. All the best and I wish you a speedy recovery.

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A good read even if you`re not in the market for an M.
Nice to hear you`re on the mend Barry

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some on ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181836708711? ... 26_rdc%3D1

Appears to be a breaker as he has a selection

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The video is great quality. Is it any good at night?

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This advert rings a bell, I'm sure it's been advertised before. I'm surprised it's not an M. There's quite often a 1.9 M on eBay

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How many V6 2.8s were made. I think this must be a rare car http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201508196200736/sort/default/usedcars/make/bmw/model/z3/price-to/6000/engine-size-cars/2-6l_to_2-9l/transmission/manual/maximum-mileage/up_to_80000_miles/page/1/radius/200/saved-search-id/2c9296...

alec.m

I don`t think you can get OEM ones any more. Someone on here bought the following a while ago and said they were a good fit. I bookmarked the page for future reference. Only the rears though
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190977845084? ... 1439.l2649

alec.m

Drivers door 1/4 windows seem hard to come by. Try a pm to Spursfan on here. I got mine off ebay but had to wait a while for one to come up. Good luck.

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The clue is in the name bmmini - they do discounted bmw and mini parts, both are made by bmw now. Sports seats are quite a complex shape if you look at the shape of the bolster. The seat base and bolster are all from one piece. I thought price was ok if you want a good fit, just my opinion.

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Hi, I made an enquiry to I think www.bmminiparts.com 18 months ago and they were able to get the foam seat bases for about £80 which I thought was a good price. If you get the part number off realoem and put it in the part enquiry form on bmminiparts website they get back to you very quickly with a ...

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