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by Fender2004
Sun 12 Feb, 2017 21:56
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Teesside - Wynyard Hall - Dark Green Z3M Roadster
Replies: 13
Views: 5998

Re: Teesside - Wynyard Hall - Dark Green Z3M Roadster

Spotted the same car I'm sure last Wednesday lunchtime in Belasis Avenue near the old Billingham Synthonia Club as I was going to pick my grandson up from Billingham South school. Had personal Reg No MIL xxxx. Still nobody on here? The 26th March should be OK, but my very elderly mother is very poo...
by Fender2004
Sat 11 Feb, 2017 18:21
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Happy birthday
Replies: 9
Views: 4729

Re: Happy birthday

Deano1712 wrote: If I spend much more money it will be on upping power :-)
Can you get any more power?
by Fender2004
Sat 11 Feb, 2017 11:13
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Happy birthday
Replies: 9
Views: 4729

Re: Happy birthday

I had quite a few stone chip on the front of my car when I bought it, and they bugged me all the time. I didn't know weather to get the bonnet sprayed or not as I would just get more chips on the front. I did get it painted last year and I'm pleased I did. No stone chips yet. To be fair if I didnt ...
by Fender2004
Fri 10 Feb, 2017 19:16
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Happy birthday
Replies: 9
Views: 4729

Re: Happy birthday

I had quite a few stone chip on the front of my car when I bought it, and they bugged me all the time. I didn't know weather to get the bonnet sprayed or not as I would just get more chips on the front.
I did get it painted last year and I'm pleased I did.
No stone chips yet.
by Fender2004
Wed 18 Jan, 2017 10:54
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Teesside - Wynyard Hall - Dark Green Z3M Roadster
Replies: 13
Views: 5998

Re: Teesside - Wynyard Hall - Dark Green Z3M Roadster

The 26th works well for me
by Fender2004
Sun 15 Jan, 2017 11:23
Forum: Z4M roadster and Z4m coupé
Topic: Photo Shoot (Kent Aera)
Replies: 2
Views: 4792

Re: Photo Shoot (Kent Aera)

I'm sure the date for the photo shoot has gone as I was only given 24 hours notice.

But thanks anyway
by Fender2004
Fri 13 Jan, 2017 09:06
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Teesside - Wynyard Hall - Dark Green Z3M Roadster
Replies: 13
Views: 5998

Re: Teesside - Wynyard Hall - Dark Green Z3M Roadster

That's great see you there
by Fender2004
Thu 12 Jan, 2017 16:35
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Teesside - Wynyard Hall - Dark Green Z3M Roadster
Replies: 13
Views: 5998

Re: Teesside - Wynyard Hall - Dark Green Z3M Roadster

Do you mind if I gate crash your coffee morning?
by Fender2004
Thu 05 Jan, 2017 18:41
Forum: Z4M roadster and Z4m coupé
Topic: Photo Shoot (Kent Aera)
Replies: 2
Views: 4792

Photo Shoot (Kent Aera)

I received this to day if you can help phone Greg I'm terribly sorry for the short notice, but I was hoping you might be able to help us out of a bind. We have a photoshoot planned for Classic & Sports Car magazine tomorrow, but one of the cars – a Z4M Coupe – has pulled out at the last minute. ...
by Fender2004
Sun 11 Dec, 2016 16:56
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Poll - Are you a BMWCC Member ?
Replies: 11
Views: 9109

Re: Poll - Are you a BMWCC Member ?

Yes used the poll
by Fender2004
Mon 31 Oct, 2016 22:00
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Can you help?
Replies: 5
Views: 2228

Re: Can you help?

Many thanks Robert
by Fender2004
Mon 31 Oct, 2016 20:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Can you help?
Replies: 5
Views: 2228

Re: Can you help?

A picture of the stock 1.9 would be great thanks
by Fender2004
Sun 30 Oct, 2016 18:00
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Can you help?
Replies: 5
Views: 2228

Re: Can you help?

No one got a 1.8 or 1.9 photo of their engine?
by Fender2004
Sat 29 Oct, 2016 17:53
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Non M gearshift surround
Replies: 45
Views: 13774

Re: Non M gearshift surround

Southernboy wrote:Thanks good man - you're booked for one. I'll PM you next week with all the details.
Cheers
Barry
Great
by Fender2004
Sat 29 Oct, 2016 15:39
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Non M gearshift surround
Replies: 45
Views: 13774

Re: Non M gearshift surround

Put me down for one please I'd like the chrome one please.

Let me know how much money you want and when.

Cheers
by Fender2004
Tue 25 Oct, 2016 17:42
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Can you help?
Replies: 5
Views: 2228

Can you help?

I'm trying to get a photo of all the different engines that the Z3 has had. (I know how sad am I). the ones that I'm missing are below If you could stand in front of the car and take the photo of the engine from there then all the photos are the same. 1.8 litre sohc, 1.9 litre dohc, 2.2 litre showin...
by Fender2004
Tue 18 Oct, 2016 11:53
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Coolant
Replies: 9
Views: 2726

Re: Coolant

I've used the anti freeze from euro parts for years and had no ill effects to any of my cars.

Sometimes I think it isn't worth paying BMW prices.
by Fender2004
Tue 11 Oct, 2016 18:19
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: CLEAR HEADLIGHT INDICATOR LENS SETS - £48. All incl.
Replies: 66
Views: 14261

Re: CLEAR HEADLIGHT INDICATOR LENS SETS - £48. All incl.

handsomejackuk wrote:i have a hot air gun here too... i may even take this route....

Keep the hot air gun moving all the time around the headlight so you get even heat to melt the glue.
by Fender2004
Tue 11 Oct, 2016 11:19
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: CLEAR HEADLIGHT INDICATOR LENS SETS - £48. All incl.
Replies: 66
Views: 14261

Re: CLEAR HEADLIGHT INDICATOR LENS SETS - £48. All incl.

When I did mine the light wouldn't go into my oven so I used a hot air gun to warm the glue after about 10 minutes the glue softened allowing me to part the light.
Then used the hot air gun to soften the glue enabling to put the headlight back together.
by Fender2004
Wed 05 Oct, 2016 18:21
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Why doesn't my cigarette lighter work?
Replies: 8
Views: 3174

Re: Why doesn't my cigarette lighter work?

You can buy fuses in any motor discount store, but it has to be the same rating as the fuse you took out.

Take the blown fuse with you to the shop and they should be able to help you
by Fender2004
Fri 23 Sep, 2016 10:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Wing mirror-MOT
Replies: 3
Views: 1274

Re: Wing mirror-MOT

Thanks for that info it's not for the z it's my other car
by Fender2004
Fri 23 Sep, 2016 08:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Wing mirror-MOT
Replies: 3
Views: 1274

Wing mirror-MOT

Does anyone know if the wing mirror motor has to work to pass an MOT?

I can see fine with it and never alter it.
by Fender2004
Tue 13 Sep, 2016 14:46
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: KL's 2.8 progress
Replies: 26
Views: 13240

Re: Zed 3 newbie

Car looks very nice. Enjoy

If you need to ask anything I'm sure someone on here will be able to answer
by Fender2004
Thu 01 Sep, 2016 08:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Wheel Nuts Upgrade?
Replies: 14
Views: 3949

Re: Wheel Nuts Upgrade?

[quote="Gazza"]I bought some of the plastic covers recently for my E90, they were very loose and I didn't fit them as they would have come off almost instantly. This type didn't fit the OEM locking bolt as it doesn't have a hex head. You can buy the covers in different sizes for different ...
by Fender2004
Wed 31 Aug, 2016 20:35
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Magnetic sump plug
Replies: 5
Views: 1479

Re: Magnetic sump plug

I fitted one too it does give you an idea as to what state your engine is in.
by Fender2004
Wed 31 Aug, 2016 15:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Wheel Nuts Upgrade?
Replies: 14
Views: 3949

Re: Wheel Nuts Upgrade?

Yes, but when fitted they stick out more than the other ones. It's only a case of cutting a few cm of the length of the cover so that the are the same length as the others.
by Fender2004
Sun 28 Aug, 2016 17:07
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Wheel Nuts Upgrade?
Replies: 14
Views: 3949

Re: Wheel Nuts Upgrade?

You can buy them in different sizes, so make sure you buy the correct size
by Fender2004
Sun 28 Aug, 2016 16:45
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Wheel Nuts Upgrade?
Replies: 14
Views: 3949

Re: Wheel Nuts Upgrade?

You can buy chrome looking wheel nut covers but they are made from plastic. I've had mine several years now and they have never come off, and makes the wheel nut look nice. Have a look on eBay that's where I got mine. Arn't they a pain to remove when you need to take the wheel off? Bob The set that...
by Fender2004
Sun 28 Aug, 2016 15:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Wheel Nuts Upgrade?
Replies: 14
Views: 3949

Re: Wheel Nuts Upgrade?

You can buy chrome looking wheel nut covers but they are made from plastic.
I've had mine several years now and they have never come off, and makes the wheel nut look nice.
Have a look on eBay that's where I got mine.
by Fender2004
Sun 28 Aug, 2016 15:02
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Non M gearshift surround
Replies: 45
Views: 13774

Re: Non M gearshift surround

Ok thanks any way
by Fender2004
Sun 28 Aug, 2016 12:45
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Non M gearshift surround
Replies: 45
Views: 13774

Re: Non M gearshift surround

Will you have a spare one out of this batch?
If so can I have one?
by Fender2004
Tue 23 Aug, 2016 18:30
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Hello
Replies: 4
Views: 5609

Re: Hello

Great colour choice
Welcome to the forum
by Fender2004
Thu 11 Aug, 2016 10:26
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Anyone use a wind blocker ?
Replies: 26
Views: 6135

Re: Anyone use a wind blocker ?

The other problem is if you need access to the storage area behind the wind blocker.
by Fender2004
Mon 08 Aug, 2016 11:11
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Anyone use a wind blocker ?
Replies: 26
Views: 6135

Re: Anyone use a wind blocker ?

peter2b wrote:I used a plastic type, worked quite well but mine snapped so I'm looking for another type may be a mesh type
peter2b
The plastic must have been too thin as I have a plastic one done 70 plus with it and was ok. I did make it myself though
by Fender2004
Sun 07 Aug, 2016 09:32
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: g8jka - New 2.8 Roadster Progress Journal
Replies: 59
Views: 34908

Re: g8jka - New 2.8 Roadster Progress Journal

Even if you used it as a parts car which I'm sure you're not it is still a bargain of a car well done
by Fender2004
Wed 27 Jul, 2016 21:23
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 2.8 misfiring..
Replies: 21
Views: 5280

Re: 2.8 misfiring..

That's what I thought, but nice to be confirmed.
Thanks Robert.
by Fender2004
Wed 27 Jul, 2016 21:04
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 2.8 misfiring..
Replies: 21
Views: 5280

Re: 2.8 misfiring..

I have a 97 2.8 and I thought that there was only one socket under the bonnet and that was it.

So is they another one under the dashboard?
by Fender2004
Fri 22 Jul, 2016 20:12
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Do You Own A Palmetto Green 2.8?
Replies: 0
Views: 856

Do You Own A Palmetto Green 2.8?

I've been contacted by the previous owner of a Palmetto Green Z3 2.8 Reg No. S885 KPY to see if he can find the new owner, as he has paperwork referring to the car. See below for the email. I used to own a Z3 2.8 in Palmetto green some years ago. It was damaged and claimed the insurance. I know by D...
by Fender2004
Mon 18 Jul, 2016 17:30
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: A few parts
Replies: 17
Views: 4295

Re: A few parts

I've sent a PM
by Fender2004
Tue 07 Jun, 2016 12:11
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Another Newbie!
Replies: 7
Views: 5955

Re: Another Newbie!

Welcome to the forum,don't be afraid to ask any questions as someone on here will be able to answer.
by Fender2004
Fri 27 May, 2016 15:10
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Wheel arch liners
Replies: 5
Views: 2557

Re: Wheel arch liners

Probably the guy fitting them hadn't done it before, seems funny that he had to cut the liner to make it fit more so with a OEM part?
by Fender2004
Fri 27 May, 2016 15:07
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: My 2.8 roadster
Replies: 2
Views: 942

Re: My 2.8 roadster

Sounds like you've been very busy

Car looks great keep up the good work
by Fender2004
Thu 26 May, 2016 12:35
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: ZEDfest August 2016
Replies: 10
Views: 9168

Re: ZEDfest August 2016

Maybe next year can you pick the week after so that it doesn't clash with the BMW car club annual meeting at Gaydon.

Then you might get even more Z's there?
by Fender2004
Sun 22 May, 2016 10:17
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: The oldest methods are often the best...
Replies: 4
Views: 1475

Re: The oldest methods are often the best...

I agree but the trick is to hit the problem in the right place!
by Fender2004
Thu 12 May, 2016 10:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Boot spot weld
Replies: 36
Views: 10582

Re: Boot spot weld

Does anyone know if this affects the coupe as well or is it just a roadster problem?

I've never heard of a coupe having to be repaired.
by Fender2004
Wed 11 May, 2016 20:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 3G EWS Alarm learning switch question
Replies: 5
Views: 1428

Re: 3G EWS Alarm learning switch question

One other tip I used a small mirror to give me a better view of the hole while moving the switch.

Glad you got it sorted
by Fender2004
Tue 10 May, 2016 08:04
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 3G EWS Alarm learning switch question
Replies: 5
Views: 1428

Re: 3G EWS Alarm learning switch question

The one I used had a sharp point on the end which I think helped when moving the switch
by Fender2004
Mon 09 May, 2016 20:56
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 3G EWS Alarm learning switch question
Replies: 5
Views: 1428

Re: 3G EWS Alarm learning switch question

I had the same problem when I recoded my alarm. I purchased a set of small metal spikes sort of one was straight with a point, one had a hook on and one was a 'L' shape. This was ideal for moving the switch even though I was unable to remove the alarm unit from the car. I put the L shaped point to t...