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by bentley-boy
Sun 15 Feb, 2015 10:23
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 Bootrack and Hardshell Case
Replies: 5
Views: 1242

Re: Z3 Bootrack and Hardshell Case

Good point, I know rack design has come on a bit from the nasty universal ones with rubber suckers and rusty threaded bars clamping the sides, I just wanted the proper one that looks more tasteful and is designed for the hardshell case. I have been collecting OEM accessories (all at the right price ...
by bentley-boy
Sun 15 Feb, 2015 10:07
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Topaz blue panels (from 3.0 facelift)
Replies: 10
Views: 2309

Re: Topaz blue panels (from 3.0 facelift)

Thanks for those thoughts Dave. Having got a brand new bootrack I thought a spare bootlid in the same colour too would be handy if I ever moved up to a 3litre Z3. That way the holes in my 1.9 would not prove a problem if I sold. I shall have a look on route finder, I opened a new thread on a rack/ca...
by bentley-boy
Sat 14 Feb, 2015 22:53
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 Bootrack and Hardshell Case
Replies: 5
Views: 1242

Z3 Bootrack and Hardshell Case

Did anyone follow the Ebay listing for Z3 bootrack with suitcase last week. The guy was selling the rack with no fitting kit whatsoever so not really much use to anyone. Presume the seller kept the mounting kit to fill the holes in his bootlid. Despite the unusability of the rack the rack with case ...
by bentley-boy
Sat 14 Feb, 2015 22:45
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Topaz blue panels (from 3.0 facelift)
Replies: 10
Views: 2309

Re: Topaz blue panels (from 3.0 facelift)

Hi, guess you have no links to a courier, I've never used one. Problem is I'm up in Leicestershire.

BB
by bentley-boy
Thu 12 Feb, 2015 20:55
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Topaz blue panels (from 3.0 facelift)
Replies: 10
Views: 2309

Re: Topaz blue panels (from 3.0 facelift)

Hello, Sorry for delay, would really like bootlid (and bumper) but being so far down south I cannot see a way of getting it.

BB
by bentley-boy
Wed 11 Feb, 2015 06:13
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Topaz blue panels (from 3.0 facelift)
Replies: 10
Views: 2309

Re: Topaz blue panels (from 3.0 facelift)

Hi Mark, would like to take the bootlid amd probably bumper too. Where are you?

Regards BB
by bentley-boy
Sun 08 Feb, 2015 17:57
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Mini cruise to Midland meet 16/08/2015
Replies: 17
Views: 4359

Re: Mini cruise to Midland meet 16/08/2015

Assuming it does not clash with the farm show which I don't think it will, count me in., As I live there (not actually at t'mill) I will meet there, probably walk down as not worth getting me motor out! Could come and show off my brand new and unused OEM boot rack and hard shell suitcase though :D BB
by bentley-boy
Tue 03 Feb, 2015 19:46
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Hi all. Yet another new boy
Replies: 19
Views: 4067

Re: Hi all. Yet another new boy

Photo's?

BB
by bentley-boy
Tue 03 Feb, 2015 19:41
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 411338

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

P.S Your 2.8 should go even faster Dave with all that new slippery stuff in!

Regards to all BB
by bentley-boy
Tue 03 Feb, 2015 19:38
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 411338

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

A brand new and unused genuine BMW luggage rack with all fittings (still sealed) to put my genuine BMW hard shell suitcase on that I bought last year for £36 on Really chuffed. :D :D Unheard of to get a new and unused one (O.K I know they stopped making them some years ago) Also bought a UT 1/18th s...
by bentley-boy
Fri 30 Jan, 2015 21:05
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 COLGAN BRA
Replies: 1
Views: 731

Re: Z3 COLGAN BRA

Hi, have PM'd you.

Regards BB
by bentley-boy
Wed 28 Jan, 2015 19:25
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wheel speed sensor cable for ABS brakes
Replies: 2
Views: 604

Wheel speed sensor cable for ABS brakes

Hi all, looking for a good used front wheel speed sensor. Had to destroy the original in order to remove it when cleaning up the front swivel hub as it had corroded in solid. Bought a new aftermarket one which is giving duff info and does not fit correctly in the socket on the wiring loom. Decided a...
by bentley-boy
Fri 23 Jan, 2015 17:06
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Dented Door Update
Replies: 25
Views: 5815

Re: Dented Door Update

Excellent. Guess the odd skirmish is the price to pay in order to enjoy your Zed daily, looks good though. Really hope you are settling down a little to normality after your pre Christmas trauma. Soon be Spring and top down zedding :D
Regards BB
by bentley-boy
Sun 18 Jan, 2015 20:08
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Mudflaps WANTED
Replies: 15
Views: 3194

Re: Mudflaps WANTED

Hello Brian, yes that did cross my mind but thought it may be nicer to have the ability to remove them with ease periodically.
Regards BB
by bentley-boy
Sun 18 Jan, 2015 16:00
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Mudflaps WANTED
Replies: 15
Views: 3194

Re: Mudflaps WANTED

Hi All, After following this thread I duly trotted off and bought the last set in the Lichfield Halfords store. I can vouch for the accuracy of fit and apart from lacking the little groove that lines up with the sill to wing join I think you would be hard pushed to tell the difference from the OEM o...
by bentley-boy
Sun 11 Jan, 2015 19:09
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Mudflaps WANTED
Replies: 15
Views: 3194

Re: Mudflaps WANTED

Cool, We have a very low mileage Trabant in mint condition down the farm complete with it's military version the Kubel (probably spelt incorrectly) with original radio and Kalashnikov AK 47. Always causes a stir down the petrol station when putting the dipstick in the petrol tank to see whats left a...
by bentley-boy
Sun 11 Jan, 2015 12:26
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Mudflaps WANTED
Replies: 15
Views: 3194

Re: Mudflaps WANTED

Is that a Trabby in the background Sirius?
by bentley-boy
Thu 08 Jan, 2015 20:11
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 spares and repairs
Replies: 1
Views: 630

Re: Z3 spares and repairs

Hello Jessica, Sorry to hear of your predicament especially as you were so enthusiastic with the Zed. Come April time would be a good time to decide how to sort the zed as hopefully more conducive weather should be around. With that in mind do please stay in touch when you decide to let go and perha...
by bentley-boy
Mon 05 Jan, 2015 23:45
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: How observant are you?
Replies: 9
Views: 2634

Re: How observant are you?

Reminds me of the 70's ads for France where you saw a Triumph Spitfire cruising off into the distance. A new take on an old theme? :)
by bentley-boy
Mon 05 Jan, 2015 20:22
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: How observant are you?
Replies: 9
Views: 2634

Re: How observant are you?

Yes I saw it t'other night too, "I know that interior" I thought :)
by bentley-boy
Sun 04 Jan, 2015 17:14
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Sold
Replies: 2
Views: 1073

Re: Buz tops soft top cover for z3

PM sent 4th Jan BB
by bentley-boy
Sat 20 Dec, 2014 22:12
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Dented Door Update
Replies: 25
Views: 5815

Re: Dented Door :-(

Sorry to hear that, puts everything into perspective after a loss like that. Hope all goes as well as can be expected.
by bentley-boy
Sat 20 Dec, 2014 20:30
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Dented Door Update
Replies: 25
Views: 5815

Re: Dented Door :-(

Hi Tim, Just a thought, have you tried asking for CCTV footage as I'm sure there is a good chance they monitor their grounds. Sign of the times I guess, just a car to a lot of people. I recall years ago at work watching an obese woman trying to get into the passenger door of her friends car parked a...
by bentley-boy
Thu 04 Dec, 2014 23:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Torque Settings
Replies: 3
Views: 4784

Re: Torque Settings

Brill, thanks for that chaps, just what I needed to know. The Forum comes up trumps again!! :)

Regards BB
by bentley-boy
Wed 03 Dec, 2014 17:40
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Torque Settings
Replies: 3
Views: 4784

Torque Settings

Hi all, Can anyone furnish me with torque tightening settings for the following items on the front suspension on a 2002 Z3 1.9 M43 engined model fitted with Mtech sports suspension: Hub nuts, Brake caliper carrier bolts, brake caliper slide pins, suspension strut bottom and top mounts and the balljo...
by bentley-boy
Wed 03 Dec, 2014 17:07
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3M bits and pieces for sale
Replies: 19
Views: 4188

Re: Z3M bits and pieces for sale

Hi Mike, Thanks for your P.M, have sent a reply ref the deflector and other items if the initial interested buyers in the other items decide not to go further.
Regards BB
by bentley-boy
Mon 01 Dec, 2014 17:59
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3M bits and pieces for sale
Replies: 19
Views: 4188

Re: Z3M bits and pieces for sale

Hi, Have an interest in your mesh deflector. Is it the sort that drops over original roll hoops? By fair condition do you mean fully functional with no tears and not missing the hold down clips?
Regards BB
by bentley-boy
Sun 30 Nov, 2014 16:04
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Advise over mtech sport balljoints
Replies: 3
Views: 899

Re: Advise over mtech sport balljoints

Thanks for that Brian and Del, pretty much what I thought but wanted outside input to confirm. Guess difference between M sport suspension and the true M cars is that M cars have beefed up rear bushes, or are the joints/arms different too? Agree with your comments about fitting springs as axle pairs...
by bentley-boy
Fri 28 Nov, 2014 22:40
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: M sport suspension advice wanted
Replies: 1
Views: 1078

M sport suspension advice wanted

Hi all, Please see my main posting under Z3 heading. Basically does anyone know if there is a difference in front suspension arm and balljoints between M sport suspension and standard suspension? Thought I'd put a basic post here to attract the attention of you 'proper' zedders! :)
Regards BB
by bentley-boy
Fri 28 Nov, 2014 21:12
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Advise over mtech sport balljoints
Replies: 3
Views: 899

Advise over mtech sport balljoints

Hi all, Need to replace an outer balljoint on the front suspension cos failed mot although I can find no play at all! Car is 2002 1.9 M43 engine but with M sport suspension from new. Does anyone know if there is a difference between standard versus M sport suspension balljoints and/or complete lower...
by bentley-boy
Tue 25 Nov, 2014 10:51
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Cheap OEM badges
Replies: 7
Views: 2193

Re: Cheap OEM badges

The bonnet badge will remove easily by pushing the exposed ends of the prongs visible on the bonnet underside. Derby main dealer Statstones have an offer on all 4 badges for £37.99 I think it was. This was last Thursday when I was in ordering an aerial grommet for £5.79, half the Ebay price. Don't k...
by bentley-boy
Fri 21 Nov, 2014 20:36
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Front coil spring M-Tech
Replies: 0
Views: 561

Front coil spring M-Tech

Hi everyone, took my Zed for mot but failed on broken front spring and play in balljoint :bawl: Strange though in that the ride height remains unchanged. Anyway, anyone know where I can source a new / used spring? It is fitted with M sports suspension although only a 1.9 M43 car of 2002 year. Motor ...
by bentley-boy
Mon 17 Nov, 2014 20:01
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Taxed and ready to go!
Replies: 12
Views: 3406

Re: Taxed and ready to go!

As do I, plus every single one from day one still in the disc holder!! :)

Regards BB
by bentley-boy
Tue 30 Sep, 2014 21:07
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Buzz topz any opinions?
Replies: 5
Views: 1747

Re: Buzz topz any opinions?

Hi, The Buzztop cover has been 'discussed to death' in previous posts, if you do a search on this site for the thread you can read and arrive at your own conclusion. I had a friend who bought one and it faded terribly and left black marks on the paintwork, admittedly they left it on unused for a len...
by bentley-boy
Sun 28 Sep, 2014 21:44
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Front mudflaps
Replies: 0
Views: 558

Front mudflaps

Hi all, A long shot but anybody got a pair of used front mudflaps (genuine) that they are willing to sell on?

BB
by bentley-boy
Sun 28 Sep, 2014 21:33
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Vulcan last flight 2014
Replies: 9
Views: 3705

Re: Vulcan last flight 2014

I'm up for a cruise to see the Vulcan tucked up in it's hanger, just give the nod :D Perhaps a posting in 'Events' section? Todays event at Coningsby was excellent, made all the better for having (purely by chance) got chatting to an old boy in the visitor centre. He turned out to have been a rear g...
by bentley-boy
Sun 28 Sep, 2014 21:07
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Seen at RAF Coningsby
Replies: 0
Views: 838

Seen at RAF Coningsby

A rather nice bright red zed with black bonnet gills reg AAZ 7** wearing an M Power badge on the boot. Rather have a merlin though. Planes weren't bad either!

BB
by bentley-boy
Thu 25 Sep, 2014 22:07
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Vulcan last flight 2014
Replies: 9
Views: 3705

Re: Vulcan last flight 2014

Have a piccy or two but don't know how to upload I'm afaraid :( I think it's a shame these magnificent planes are disappearing including Concorde too of course. In the case of Concorde Richard Branson wanted to continue flying them and probably had the financial clout to do it but was probably a pol...
by bentley-boy
Thu 25 Sep, 2014 20:19
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Vulcan last flight 2014
Replies: 9
Views: 3705

Vulcan last flight 2014

Not Zed related (apart from going in mine) but who cares, anybody witnessed todays "Cold War" flight of the Vulcan bomber? Went up to Cottesmore, hood down of course, and having parked up walked along the public footpath called Viking Way that takes you past the end of the runway. Well, wh...
by bentley-boy
Sun 07 Sep, 2014 19:18
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: VC10 beer and burger
Replies: 81
Views: 22522

Re: VC10 beer and burger

Looks an excellent turn out and a great time appears to have been had. So disappointed I already had made plans for the day near Buxton. mind you if the date had not been changed it wouldn't have been such glorious weather! Glad it turned out so well for everyone.

Regards to all BB
by bentley-boy
Sun 10 Aug, 2014 19:20
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Breaking - Z3 1.9 4 cylinder M44 Atlanta Blue pre-facelift
Replies: 41
Views: 8208

Re: Breaking - Z3 1.9 4 cylinder M44 Atlanta Blue pre-faceli

Hi, did this have front mudflaps?

Regards BB
by bentley-boy
Fri 08 Aug, 2014 21:11
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Midland meet 17th August 2014
Replies: 96
Views: 26645

Re: Midland meet 17th August 2014

Just went down the tip this p.m (opposite the watermill) and they were busy mowing the grass verges to make it all look pretty for you lot!! :)

Regards BB
by bentley-boy
Fri 08 Aug, 2014 21:01
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Ageing Buzz Topz
Replies: 11
Views: 2245

Re: Ageing Buzz Topz

I remember people suffering marking to the paint, in this instance the tape appears to be breaking down leaving a black ring together with the cover fading to almost white. Was just wondering if other members covers are beginning to break down with age? New they certainly looked well made - but do t...
by bentley-boy
Fri 08 Aug, 2014 12:52
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Ageing Buzz Topz
Replies: 11
Views: 2245

Ageing Buzz Topz

Hi All, A bit of feedback required on the old 'buzz top' thread. I recommended one to a friend about 8 months ago. It appears apart from bleaching out totally to almost white the underside band around the magnetic strip is breaking down, degrading if you like, which is leaving a black ring on the pa...
by bentley-boy
Fri 01 Aug, 2014 17:06
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: VC10 beer and burger
Replies: 81
Views: 22522

Re: VC10 beer and burger

Oh no, I can't do that then if it's going to be the next day :bawl:
by bentley-boy
Sun 27 Jul, 2014 20:56
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: VC10 beer and burger
Replies: 81
Views: 22522

Re: VC10 beer and burger

I'm in!

Regards BB
by bentley-boy
Sat 19 Jul, 2014 21:26
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: price for front bumper repaint
Replies: 37
Views: 6981

Re: price for front bumper repaint

Hi Pedro. I can do that for you for a modest sum in 2K clear over base. Just down the road in Alrewas!

Regards BB
by bentley-boy
Sun 08 Jun, 2014 19:04
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Outside air temperature sensor location
Replies: 16
Views: 2989

Re: Outside air temperature sensor location

Hi, I have the identical car and my sensor sits behind the front nearside blanking plate that sits beside the foglamp. This black plastic blanking plate has a small hole (1/4 inch) immediately in front of the sensor probe. The probe as I recall pushes onto slides, the wiring plug should be there alr...
by bentley-boy
Sat 31 May, 2014 21:34
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Tools FOR SALE
Replies: 1
Views: 469

Re: Tools FOR SALE

PM sent