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- Tue 05 Jul, 2016 01:29
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Zed cruise & meet with "Just Jane" Sunday 3rd July 2016
- Replies: 88
- Views: 26286
Re: Zed cruise & meet with "Just Jane" Sunday 3rd July 2016
Hi Rooster, yes you did miss out on a beautiful sunny top down 'wind in the wires' day, however you went with your gut feeling which in the end I'm sure was the right decision given your circumstances. Enjoy your 325 Ci and safe driving too. :thumb: Hi Koolflyer. Thank you very much - now I am goin...
- Tue 05 Jul, 2016 01:05
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Diff Rubber Mount
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4517
Re: Diff Rubber Mount
2p worth - if the bush looks goosed (which that does) replace it - after all it can't do any harm. Knocks on these cars are normal, mine is 18 year old, been raced by Tiff Needell, fully fixed by BMW, fully invoiced b previous owners (not solely on the diff) in a folder till they come out of my ears...
- Tue 05 Jul, 2016 00:49
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: I have been busy at the weekend!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1761
Re: I have been busy at the weekend!
You're busy!!pingu wrote:Looks very neat.
I may look into doing the same.
- Tue 05 Jul, 2016 00:48
- Forum: The Beauty Parlour
- Topic: Anybody seen a bra up close?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8238
Re: Anybody seen a bra up close?
Bloody awful.... Don't do it! I had quite a lot of work done 18 months ago including full front bumper respray. DTEC ruined that!! But that's the price of driving hard and aggressive - I'm just gonna have to have it done again, this time probably when I have the hardtop done Bottom line - if you don...
- Tue 05 Jul, 2016 00:41
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: What's it worth? 3.0 Z3 Sport. 21k miles, 2 owners, 51 pla
- Replies: 120
- Views: 26228
Re: What's it worth? 3.0 Z3 Sport. 21k miles, 2 owners, 51
I think it might just be us lot on here talking up the prices of the 3.0. I've got my 66,000 mile example up for £5k and not a sniff so far, though the dull weather isn't helping. It's the same on the RS forums I go on as well, since they like to talk the prices up as well (I think it's a one make ...
- Sun 03 Jul, 2016 21:26
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: E46 steering wheel
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2753
Re: E46 steering wheel
I fitted one to my 1st z3, 15 minutes of a job - nice and easy
- Sun 03 Jul, 2016 18:48
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: I have been busy at the weekend!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1761
Re: I have been busy at the weekend!
fits well and looks great
- Sun 03 Jul, 2016 18:14
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Zed cruise & meet with "Just Jane" Sunday 3rd July 2016
- Replies: 88
- Views: 26286
Re: Zed cruise & meet with "Just Jane" Sunday 3rd July 2016
Great day out, great weather - top down all day and a nice tan to go with it. Little lad loved it too, proper day doing some father/son bonding. Thanks to Pete for making it all possible.
Cheers B
Cheers B
- Sat 02 Jul, 2016 21:58
- Forum: Boyz Toyz
- Topic: brushed aluminium console - fitting
- Replies: 16
- Views: 9754
Re: brushed aluminium console - fitting
That looks good, where did you go and how much was it if you dont mind me asking?
- Sat 02 Jul, 2016 21:31
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Tanin Red Leather (Q2TD)
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2442
Re: Tanin Red Leather (Q2TD)
They dont make that colour leather anymore.
Replace it with a similar red and then redye it using scuffmaster - I did that with my 1st Zed - see my signature link below.
Replace it with a similar red and then redye it using scuffmaster - I did that with my 1st Zed - see my signature link below.
- Sat 02 Jul, 2016 21:26
- Forum: The Beauty Parlour
- Topic: Alloy Repair/Refurbishment
- Replies: 16
- Views: 9308
Re: Alloy Repair/Refurbishment
Which company was this? was it £35 per wheel?
- Sat 02 Jul, 2016 21:23
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: E46 steering wheel
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2753
Re: E46 steering wheel
do you mean the one where the lowest spoke is split in 2?
- Sat 02 Jul, 2016 21:17
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: How to fit a new aerial
- Replies: 5
- Views: 968
Re: How to fit a new aerial
The aerial mast is missing presumed stolen. There isn't a thread left to screw another one into though, so I don't think replacing the grommit will be enough. I'll look for the other thread that mrscalex referred to. sounds like theyve broke it completely - maybe send a PM to spursfan who should be...
- Sat 02 Jul, 2016 20:50
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3 2.2 rebuild journal - The Terd-Mobile
- Replies: 95
- Views: 23939
Re: Z3 2.2 rebuild journal - The Terd-Mobile
that car is looking stunning....
btw... £10k for the crashed M? That £5k more than I paid for mine in one piece !!!
btw... £10k for the crashed M? That £5k more than I paid for mine in one piece !!!
- Sat 02 Jul, 2016 20:06
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Z3M Coupe for sale Phoenix Yellow
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3718
Re: Z3M Coupe for sale Phoenix Yellow
stunning - youll get the price easily. i would have it myself if it was in 6 months
- Sat 02 Jul, 2016 19:57
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: steering wheel
- Replies: 21
- Views: 11545
Re: steering wheel
i didnt realise he did an exchange that may be worth me considering... as for the wheel its real grotty...dunno about rarity though the gear know is an unusual colour too.... the leather is aweful thats why theres a cover over it i knew this when i bought the car... the prvious owner put that thing...
- Sat 02 Jul, 2016 19:52
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: How to fit a new aerial
- Replies: 5
- Views: 968
Re: How to fit a new aerial
is the thread still there ?
- Sat 02 Jul, 2016 19:29
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Bertiejaffa's ///M
- Replies: 63
- Views: 40140
Re: Bertiejaffa's ///M
The chrome dial surrounds are they available anywhere as i have wood in mine, and the wood is a bit chipped around the edges of the heater controls.... where to get them please... ? Hi, I got them from this seller... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VDO-CHROMRING-FRONTRING-BEZEL-VIEWLINE-52mm-abgeflachter...
- Sat 02 Jul, 2016 19:21
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Zed cruise & meet with "Just Jane" Sunday 3rd July 2016
- Replies: 88
- Views: 26286
Re: Zed cruise & meet with "Just Jane" Sunday 3rd July 2016
Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow - meeting Deano at Ferrybridge services at 8am if anyone is going that way.
- Sun 26 Jun, 2016 18:12
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Electric window switch problems
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2293
Re: Electric window switch problems
Thanks guys. Seems if I want a permenent fix then I will have to splash out on a different/new console! Anyone have a decent secondhand one for a 2002 Z3M in Estoril? I am a bit worried that a brand new one will clash with my 14 year old interior! Good Luck - As I mentioned - M centre consoles are ...
- Sun 26 Jun, 2016 15:57
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: steering wheel
- Replies: 21
- Views: 11545
- Sun 26 Jun, 2016 12:59
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: The Much Bigger Than DTEC Tour 2018 (or later)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6550
Re: The Much Bigger Than DTEC Tour 2018 (or later)
You are mad !!
why so far in advance, is that when the vanos is expected to be ready?
why so far in advance, is that when the vanos is expected to be ready?
- Fri 24 Jun, 2016 13:08
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: antenna grommet availablitliy
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4872
Re: antenna grommet availablitliy
Always remember to mention this site for a discount at a BMW dealership
- Fri 24 Jun, 2016 13:07
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Front brake discs not looking good
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2175
Re: Front brake discs not looking good
Don't forget you get money back if you take your old calipers to ECP, provided of course you buy your new ones from them. I did this! Good point. Didn't see the surcharge clause though so price remains at the £67.99 per side I originally bargained for. I think they do global 20% (?) discount days f...
- Fri 24 Jun, 2016 13:05
- Forum: The Beauty Parlour
- Topic: I'm not anal about this but..........
- Replies: 18
- Views: 8264
- Thu 23 Jun, 2016 23:04
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Can't get rid of slack in bonnet cable
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1142
Re: Can't get rid of slack in bonnet cable
Can see how this is happening unless its not fitted properly or the cable you bought is not good ?
- Thu 23 Jun, 2016 23:02
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: beige / tan leather needed fro seat
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1815
Re: beige / tan leather needed fro seat
I have some white leather that you can scuff master if you like... Im assuming you will need to treat whatever it is you are doing anyway?
- Thu 23 Jun, 2016 23:00
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Z3m rear view mirror wanted
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4103
Re: Z3m rear view mirror wanted
I have an M mirror for £400... ??
- Thu 23 Jun, 2016 22:49
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: The price of a Z3 M vs Z4 M
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1858
Re: The price of a Z3 M vs Z4 M
speaking to a guy tonight on the plane home who had been to goodwood to view classic cars that he is bidding on - Z8 in the brochure,
O.M.F.G - how stunning
O.M.F.G - how stunning
- Thu 23 Jun, 2016 22:48
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: The price of a Z3 M vs Z4 M
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1858
- Thu 23 Jun, 2016 22:35
- Forum: The Beauty Parlour
- Topic: I'm not anal about this but..........
- Replies: 18
- Views: 8264
Re: I'm not anal about this but..........
I agree, I always like to keep mine fresh and showroom style.... http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e309/bertiejaffa/9E6D482D-45AA-42C7-86A5-E1D240012E33_zpszjfcmvl1.png http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e309/bertiejaffa/57D050D3-8521-4DD1-AB3B-75A214F481FE_zpsg1fvaqxm.jpg It did leave the showroom l...
- Thu 23 Jun, 2016 22:31
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Getting better
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6000
Re: Getting better
Glad youre feeling better pal... everything has happened, Z3's have been voted the greatest car in the world... did you miss it?
- Thu 23 Jun, 2016 22:29
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: 1997 Z3 Emissions Problem - any suggestions ?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3193
Re: 1997 Z3 Emissions Problem - any suggestions ?
Thank you all for your replies; I will go and check the hoses as soon as it stops raining for long enough ! When it went for the first test I dropped the car off in the morning and it did sit for a couple of hours before it was tested. When I took it for the re-test I made sure it had a good run of...
- Thu 23 Jun, 2016 22:22
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Front brake discs not looking good
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2175
Re: Front brake discs not looking good
biggred do great refurb kits for calipers, seals, sliders and pistons. for discs eurocarparts will be fine if you want standard good and affordable
- Wed 22 Jun, 2016 21:21
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: dashboard leathe is coming away at the back
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2290
Re: dashboard leathe is coming away at the back
I seem to remember that there was a subsequent post to this somewhere which described how he then re-stretched the leather to fix it back down again but I can't find it for the life of me :head: Anyone know where it is? Here: http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=26136&p=245231...
- Wed 22 Jun, 2016 20:06
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Sale Dilemma
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3849
Re: Sale Dilemma
Modern Apprenticeship - she'll be up to speed in no timethe_youth wrote:And plumbing and brick laying and so on....
- Wed 22 Jun, 2016 19:33
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Sale Dilemma
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3849
Re: Sale Dilemma
Tell her she better take up carpentry thenthe_youth wrote: But it seems the wife may win this one. She has plans for a house we've just bought!
- Wed 22 Jun, 2016 19:21
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: 1997 Z3 Emissions Problem - any suggestions ?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3193
Re: 1997 Z3 Emissions Problem - any suggestions ?
As said, 100K miles is not high for a car, if that was the case all 4 of mine would fail their MOT. I am also suspicious when you said they didnt give you the sheet with the readings on - they should have done - it is yours ! I'm even more suspicious when they talk about engine rebuilds ?!?!?!? As L...
- Wed 22 Jun, 2016 19:17
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: dashboard leathe is coming away at the back
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2290
Re: dashboard leathe is coming away at the back
http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=38747&hilit=zedcarer The leather does tend to dry out over time and peel away as you have described. The link above should tell you everything you need to know, it's a reasonably big job that a lot of people have done more regularly for va...
- Wed 22 Jun, 2016 19:08
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Sale Dilemma
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3849
Re: Sale Dilemma
They are a great car and with those miles and good condition you would easily get £15,000 I reckon. Theres only around half of them left now - approx 500, just less of the S50's. If you held it for another 10 years it would go up... how much who knows. As for your son having it, I hope he is over 30...
- Sun 19 Jun, 2016 16:36
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: steering wheel
- Replies: 21
- Views: 11545
Re: steering wheel
lots of people have used this firm - I have had my M wheel and my 911 both done by them, very well recommended
http://royalsteeringwheels.com/
http://royalsteeringwheels.com/
- Sun 19 Jun, 2016 14:25
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: steering wheel
- Replies: 21
- Views: 11545
Re: steering wheel
I think its very ugly...
I would much rather get the normal one recovered by Royal steering wheels and save £125 in the process.
I would much rather get the normal one recovered by Royal steering wheels and save £125 in the process.
- Sun 19 Jun, 2016 14:19
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Electric window switch problems
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2293
Re: Electric window switch problems
ive never seen it happen to the window switch but i have seen it happen the other switches as the plastic is quite thin. the problem you are going to have is sourcing another M console - they are very very rare and usually cost the same 2nd hand as brand new ! If you pulled the console out Im sure y...
- Fri 17 Jun, 2016 21:01
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: z3 roll hoops
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2562
Re: z3 roll hoops
paisley freight move 4 alloys for£30... this lot should be cheaper and from Andy theyll be perfect
- Fri 17 Jun, 2016 16:22
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: z3 roll hoops
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2562
Re: z3 roll hoops
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=7658jony9 wrote:Why is it not letting me stick a picture up
- Fri 17 Jun, 2016 14:26
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: z3 roll hoops
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2562
Re: z3 roll hoops
I don't think so - you need all the rear trim, not just the roll hoops and the rear console changed from preface lift (yours) to facelift (the donor) in April 1999
- Thu 16 Jun, 2016 18:48
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3 Hood replacement - are the BMW dealers having a laugh
- Replies: 61
- Views: 27116
Re: Z3 Hood replacement - are the BMW dealers having a laugh
Car is booked in with the guys at Croyden in a few weeks. Hi bertiejaffa. Are you putting a Burgundy hood on the Blue Z !! or have you bought a Silver one ? No, going with another blue one. I really like the red roofs on silver cars and would have gone down that route on my old Z if I still had it ...
- Thu 16 Jun, 2016 14:10
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3 Hood replacement - are the BMW dealers having a laugh
- Replies: 61
- Views: 27116
Re: Z3 Hood replacement - are the BMW dealers having a laugh
Car is booked in with the guys at Croyden in a few weeks.
- Thu 16 Jun, 2016 10:41
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3 engine cutting out.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3070
Re: Z3 engine cutting out.
check the negative terminal - it has been known to come loose, might not seem it but it can
- Tue 14 Jun, 2016 23:48
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Anyone going to Lakenheath 2nd July?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3798
Re: Anyone going to Lakenheath 2nd July?
who, where, what and why?