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by Tufarlian
Wed 04 Nov, 2009 15:28
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Gearbox and Diff
Replies: 7
Views: 2072

For a Z3 3.0 with LSD capacities are:

Gearbox 1.3 litres
Diff 1.7 litres

So you actually have to buy 2 x 1 litre bottles of each.
by Tufarlian
Wed 04 Nov, 2009 11:49
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Gearbox and Diff
Replies: 7
Views: 2072

That's the BMW way. All I can say is that while the level in my gearbox was OK and the old oil looked clean enough, it did make a difference to the gearshift when it was changed. However "hi-tec" the oils are these days I still think changing it can only be a good thing. I'm told that some...
by Tufarlian
Wed 04 Nov, 2009 10:11
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Gearbox and Diff
Replies: 7
Views: 2072

Absolutely.

Someone said on another thread that the oil is good for the life of the gearbox, which will be longer if you change the oil.

Changing the oil also improves the gearshift. Another sure indication it's doing some good.
by Tufarlian
Mon 02 Nov, 2009 18:24
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Earls Braided clutch hose
Replies: 4
Views: 824

siwilson wrote:BMW gearbox oil lasts the lifetime of the gearbox, which is longer if you change the oil!
Absolutely. Couldn't have said it better myself.

Well, err, I didn't actually. You did! :wink:
by Tufarlian
Mon 02 Nov, 2009 09:23
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Earls Braided clutch hose
Replies: 4
Views: 824

I just fitted the Earls clutch hose and changed the gearbox oil.

Very noticeable improvement. Much more feel in the clutch pedal and improved gearchange.

Sealed for life? What a load of rubbish! New oil can do nothing but good.
by Tufarlian
Thu 29 Oct, 2009 18:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Gearbox and Diff
Replies: 7
Views: 2072

Gearbox and Diff

I've never really believed in this "sealed for life" malarky for gearboxes and diffs. If it's done 50,000 or more miles how can it not benefit from new oil? Anyway, I've just changed the oil in the gearbox and diff on my 3.0 Z3. I used Fuchs Titan Sintofluid SAE 75W-80 for the gearbox and ...
by Tufarlian
Sun 25 Oct, 2009 16:59
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Chromiumtech Strut Brace
Replies: 17
Views: 2269

Thanks for going to the trouble to do this Frank.A.
Much appreciated.

That's plenty clearnce so it's a definite option.
by Tufarlian
Fri 23 Oct, 2009 19:06
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: 6 cyl ///m Strut Brace on eBay
Replies: 9
Views: 1362

Jonttt,

You said this brace rubbed a bit on the soundproofing but what was the clearance like over the engine?

The e-tech brace seems to be very close to the engine. See pics in this thread.
http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... 210#213210

Mark
by Tufarlian
Fri 23 Oct, 2009 17:13
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Chromiumtech Strut Brace
Replies: 17
Views: 2269

Actually, looking at those pics of the e-tech strut again, it looks d*mn close to the engine.

Does it touch at all?
by Tufarlian
Fri 23 Oct, 2009 17:12
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Chromiumtech Strut Brace
Replies: 17
Views: 2269

Thanks for the pics fof the e-tech.

Looks like it's pretty much up to the job. Simple and probably effective.

I probably wouldn't have been quite so direct as Mike (:lol:) but had come to the conclusion the chromiumtech one was overly complex and possibly less effective.
by Tufarlian
Thu 22 Oct, 2009 22:06
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Chromiumtech Strut Brace
Replies: 17
Views: 2269

Thanks.

e-tech stays on the list then. Seems pretty much best value and if it works and looks good.....

Pics would be good when you get time.

Cheers
by Tufarlian
Thu 22 Oct, 2009 22:04
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: 6 cyl ///m Strut Brace on eBay
Replies: 9
Views: 1362

Been watching that.

It's the third one that seller has posted over the last few weeks and they seem to go for just over £100
by Tufarlian
Thu 22 Oct, 2009 20:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Chromiumtech Strut Brace
Replies: 17
Views: 2269

Thanks Ian I was hoping somebody had actually installed one. The diagnostic socket is on the n/s on my car too so I'd have the same issue and rerouting a hose, while fairly trivial, is a bit of a nuisance. Maybe I'll go for an e-tech brace instead. Anybody got one of those who'd care to comment? Che...
by Tufarlian
Thu 22 Oct, 2009 18:25
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Chromiumtech Strut Brace
Replies: 17
Views: 2269

Exactly my concern.

It looks to be well made but I'm just concerned it's over complicated.

A simple straight bar seems a better solution to me but I thought maybe somebody might have a different view.
by Tufarlian
Thu 22 Oct, 2009 17:57
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Chromiumtech Strut Brace
Replies: 17
Views: 2269

Chromiumtech Strut Brace

Does anybody have any experience or opinion about this strut brace? http://www.chromiumtech.co.uk/product.asp?pID=94&cID=15 I've been on the look out for a while and this is a little different. Strong Struts are just to expensive at the moment. The E-tech brace looks OK and is a more conventiona...
by Tufarlian
Thu 15 Oct, 2009 07:53
Forum: Performance
Topic: where do you buy your parts?
Replies: 3
Views: 837

I'm not that loyal when shopping for parts but I have found it's always worth talking to your local BMW $tealer.

Blue Bell Crewe is my closest and I've been surprised to find them cheapest a few times now.
by Tufarlian
Mon 05 Oct, 2009 22:27
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Advice plse - removal of passenger door panel
Replies: 4
Views: 707

Well yes.

I find such a thing helps enormously when removing trim. 8-)
by Tufarlian
Mon 05 Oct, 2009 18:49
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Advice plse - removal of passenger door panel
Replies: 4
Views: 707

Nice description with photos in the Knowledgebase.

http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... rd+removal

Quite easy so long as you are careful and patient.

Cheers
by Tufarlian
Tue 29 Sep, 2009 22:27
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Potential new owner... 2.8 or 3.0?
Replies: 11
Views: 1199

gookah wrote:...roof down music on, heated seats and heater on, this time of year, day, evening or night. funny looks but what the heck. it doesn't get any better than this.
Could not agree more! :drive
by Tufarlian
Tue 29 Sep, 2009 17:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Potential new owner... 2.8 or 3.0?
Replies: 11
Views: 1199

Go for it. You won't be disappointed.

Got my 3.0 last Easter and I'm really pleased with it. Great fun and practical too.

Happy hunting.
by Tufarlian
Sat 26 Sep, 2009 12:49
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Z4 oil topup
Replies: 6
Views: 2427

Paul

Is your Castrol oil labelled as "LL04" which I believe is the latest BMW approved standard?

Also, you could ask the guys at Opie Oils - they're very knowledgeable and can be very helpful.
Also likely to be cheaper than a BMW $tealer.
http://www.opieoils.co.uk
by Tufarlian
Sat 26 Sep, 2009 10:08
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Z4 oil topup
Replies: 6
Views: 2427

What does the manual say for the oil specification?

Synthetic oil is expensive so if you could use the 0w30 you've got it would be a good thing.

A BMW $tealer will sell you top of the range Castrol and if you pay a little extra, a nice black case to store the bottle in. :)
by Tufarlian
Sat 26 Sep, 2009 08:35
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Z4 oil topup
Replies: 6
Views: 2427

Welcome to the forum . I've got a 3.0 Z3. If it's not the same engine as your Z4 it's got to be a close relative! It uses oil too. It worried me at first but folks around here all said TADTS. It's normal. Just keep topping it up. Your Castrol SLX 0w30 is, I think, a fully synthetic oil. Some people ...
by Tufarlian
Mon 14 Sep, 2009 07:24
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Harewood House 13th September
Replies: 189
Views: 22678

Looks like you guys had a great day out.

Super pics too.

Sorry to have missed it.

Mark
by Tufarlian
Mon 07 Sep, 2009 07:13
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Northern BMW Festival at Tatton Park - 6th September 2009
Replies: 68
Views: 10468

Great day out. Very chuffed with the dent man's work :)

Thanks to Rob and Dave for organising it all.

A few pics here <<Clicky>>
by Tufarlian
Sun 30 Aug, 2009 20:11
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Wind Deflector rear fitting
Replies: 4
Views: 846

Where does the plastic screen of the roof touch the Perspex screen? Is it low down near the bottom edge of the perspex screen? Just sorta thinking out loud here, but if the version with the slight bend in it had a cutaway so it didn't prevent the storage bin opening, would it still do the job as a w...
by Tufarlian
Tue 25 Aug, 2009 07:27
Forum: Better Driving
Topic: Learn To II
Replies: 64
Views: 23253

Sh1t!

Can't make that date.

Ah well, maybe next time.
by Tufarlian
Sun 23 Aug, 2009 18:55
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Northern BMW Festival at Tatton Park - 6th September 2009
Replies: 68
Views: 10468

Hi Rob.

BB & EM for me please :)

Mark
by Tufarlian
Sun 23 Aug, 2009 17:48
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: NW Zedders Meet - Sunday 23rd August - Fylde Coast
Replies: 86
Views: 10183

Jeez, you've gotta be quick to be first with the piccies!

Great day out in spite of the rain. Thanks to MRZ for organising the day.

Here's some pics from me. Clicky here.
by Tufarlian
Mon 17 Aug, 2009 18:57
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Cleaning the inside of the windscreen
Replies: 5
Views: 1333

It's no more difficult than standing on your head in the driver's footwell to lubricate the clutch bushing........ Where I come from that used to be known as the Lotus position! Upside down on the driver's seat, head in the footwell, trying to get that bl**dy throttle linkage to work again. LOTUS =...
by Tufarlian
Thu 06 Aug, 2009 21:07
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: NW Zedders Meet - Sunday 23rd August - Fylde Coast
Replies: 86
Views: 10183

Will you get a refund if it rains? :wink:
by Tufarlian
Wed 29 Jul, 2009 16:45
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: NW Zedders Meet - Sunday 23rd August - Fylde Coast
Replies: 86
Views: 10183

Please pencil me in for this.
I think I can probably make it and it would be good to meet a few of you guys and see what "Community Zedding" is all about.

Mark
by Tufarlian
Tue 28 Jul, 2009 07:46
Forum: Better Driving
Topic: Learn To II
Replies: 64
Views: 23253

I'd be interested too, depending on the chosen date.
Also interested in one in the north west should one happen.
Mark
by Tufarlian
Tue 30 Jun, 2009 19:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: diagnostic plug
Replies: 6
Views: 902

On the trim panel in the drivers footwell, near the base of the steering column
by Tufarlian
Sun 07 Jun, 2009 19:38
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Where to buy quality parts?
Replies: 19
Views: 1587

Discs are rusted where there is no pad to disc contact if that makes sense.
Most discs are and it's completely normal. It does not necessarily mean they need replacing........
by Tufarlian
Sun 07 Jun, 2009 17:46
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Where to buy quality parts?
Replies: 19
Views: 1587

I agree. I said in my first comment "Do they really need replacing?" Take a wheel off and take a photo of the disc, then another of the edge of the pads showing how thick they are if you can. Post the pics here and I'm sure we'll be able to comment on whether or not they really need replac...
by Tufarlian
Sun 07 Jun, 2009 08:04
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Where to buy quality parts?
Replies: 19
Views: 1587

Not trying to highjack gookah's offer but I'm not far north of you and would be happy to help also. It's not a difficult job and you'll save a lot of money DIY.
by Tufarlian
Sat 06 Jun, 2009 16:04
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Where to buy quality parts?
Replies: 19
Views: 1587

ebay shop quality.car.parts supplies Mintex "brake boxes" which are a pair of discs and a set of pads in the same box. His prices are very competitive, he answers questions promptly and delivery is good. Mintex are well known good quality stuff. If he doesn't list what you need then send h...
by Tufarlian
Wed 03 Jun, 2009 19:02
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: M pack
Replies: 23
Views: 3402

....the single most obvious difference is the front bumper and grill. The sport one doesn't have the central horizontal splitter and is a slightly different shape. There's a pic of a Sport in "BMW Z Series" by Mick Walker that seems to confirm this. It means my Zed is not a sport even tho...
by Tufarlian
Mon 01 Jun, 2009 19:34
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: M pack
Replies: 23
Views: 3402

I have a 3.0 Z3.

The log book says "Z3 Roadster".

However, just to add to the debate, it has an M gearstick and steering wheel, clear indicators and the sport style split rim wheels.
by Tufarlian
Mon 18 May, 2009 11:06
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Car Insurance!
Replies: 19
Views: 4097

Try Chris Knott Insurance Brokers on 0800 917 2274

They seem to be consistently very competitive.....
by Tufarlian
Mon 11 May, 2009 07:06
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Thankyou BMW
Replies: 18
Views: 1993

Ha! Titan Silver eh? So is mine. :)

Hope you get that alarm sorted - would help if I knew anything about them!
by Tufarlian
Sun 10 May, 2009 07:49
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Thankyou BMW
Replies: 18
Views: 1993

Hi and welcome.

I've had my Z3 3.0 for about 3 weeks now and I know the feeling well. Even took it out in the rain the other day just becasue I wanted to drive it again!

Is your car light metallic blue by any chance? I saw such a Z3 in Middlewich just recently.....
by Tufarlian
Fri 01 May, 2009 16:47
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Tooth paste now extinct
Replies: 12
Views: 1558

Renovo Plastic Window polish does the trick too.
by Tufarlian
Sat 25 Apr, 2009 09:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rear Screen replacement DIY
Replies: 23
Views: 1953

An alternative to the BMW toothpaste is Renovo plastic window polish. I've had excellent results using it on my rear window which also had the horizontal line.
Google for it or search eBay.
by Tufarlian
Mon 20 Apr, 2009 16:42
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Now that didn't take long at all!
Replies: 8
Views: 958

Series 1 Elise never had any form of radio as standard. I think that the "radio preparation" (wiring and speakers) was even an option at first. Doesn't really matter what you fit either - can't hear it above about 40. The Elise is very basic, very light and very quick. An absolute hoot to ...
by Tufarlian
Mon 20 Apr, 2009 08:17
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Now that didn't take long at all!
Replies: 8
Views: 958

Thanks for the comments guys. Don't be too hard on the Lotus. Mine had carpets (optional extras) and the heater was fine. It is good to be able to put the roof up or down in 10 seconds rather than 10 minutes though. :) The Z3 is just so much more civilised while still being a lot of fun. The Lotus i...
by Tufarlian
Sun 19 Apr, 2009 19:26
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Now that didn't take long at all!
Replies: 8
Views: 958

Now that didn't take long at all!

Been researching Zed's on the web for a couple of months, with some recent help and advice from you good folks on zroadster.net. Sold the Lotus on Good Friday. Got the Z3 on Thursday. :D Spent some time polishing...... and driving, roof down of course. Seems that the done thing is to share so here a...
by Tufarlian
Wed 15 Apr, 2009 09:46
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 2.8 or 3.0?
Replies: 32
Views: 2522

There's a very strong possiblity I'm going to have to disagree with you both here :)

The facelift rear end is probably going to look best IMHO.....
by Tufarlian
Sat 11 Apr, 2009 18:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 2.8 or 3.0?
Replies: 32
Views: 2522

Apart from the seats, how do I tell if it's sport version?