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by bentley-boy
Mon 18 May, 2015 21:41
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Car for sale
Replies: 1
Views: 871

Re: Car for sale

Hi, you have a PM.

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by bentley-boy
Sat 09 May, 2015 12:38
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: MUDFLAPS ?
Replies: 13
Views: 3855

Re: MUDFLAPS ?

No drilling of the body required, they attach by expanding plastic plugs that attach to the inner wing liner. All that is required to be drilled is the inner wing plastic liner that the flaps are secured to - not the end of the world and easy enough to change if desired later. Warm the flaps up with...
by bentley-boy
Tue 05 May, 2015 19:29
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: MUDFLAPS ?
Replies: 13
Views: 3855

Re: MUDFLAPS ?

The term 'mudflaps' is a bit of a misnomer in this instance. Certainly from my point of view I fitted them to protect the paintwork on the sills and front of the rear wings from chipping by flying grit. They are very discreet and tasteful and certainly not the big flapping bright blue world rally ty...
by bentley-boy
Tue 05 May, 2015 12:08
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: MUDFLAPS ?
Replies: 13
Views: 3855

Re: MUDFLAPS ?

They appear absolutely identical to the ones Halfords stores sell having bought a pair myself. They fit perfectly to the front of Z3's having trimmed away the lower section to the 'step' in the moulding. I warmed them with a hairdryer first to make them soft and pliable enabling them to be positione...
by bentley-boy
Tue 28 Apr, 2015 15:50
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Sports Suspension Option - What is it?
Replies: 9
Views: 2467

Re: Sports Suspension Option - What is it?

Just sent you a PM (private message) with the details of the guy selling a nearly new set of OEM BMW M-tech sport springs, at least that was the case 22 Nov!! Hope you come up trumps.
Regards BB
by bentley-boy
Tue 28 Apr, 2015 15:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Sports Suspension Option - What is it?
Replies: 9
Views: 2467

Re: Sports Suspension Option - What is it?

I had a broken front coil spring and was in a dilemma as to what to do. BMW springs seem to have a reputation for failure unlike aftermarket ones. As my car (May 2002 also) has M sports suspension I did not want to compromise by fitting an aftermarket spring so bit the bullet and bought one new OE B...
by bentley-boy
Thu 23 Apr, 2015 15:21
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Dual Mass Flywheel
Replies: 11
Views: 1651

Re: Dual Mass Flywheel

What are peoples views on replacing the DMF with a conventional flywheel, I believe conversion to non DMF is popular and much cheaper. Somewhere I read the DMF should be changed at "every other new clutch replacement", but unless you drive like a loon that is a lot of miles!

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by bentley-boy
Sat 18 Apr, 2015 20:26
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Cruise to Duxford spring meet 03/05/2015
Replies: 40
Views: 9348

Re: Cruise to Duxford spring meet 03/05/2015

I'm still in :D
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by bentley-boy
Fri 10 Apr, 2015 12:50
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What a Day
Replies: 6
Views: 1406

Re: What a Day

Wow that looks one seriously shiny zed and not a paint chip in sight! Was thinking of cruising the estate road at Chatsworth as I was coming through Darley Dale but thought it would probably be a bit manic being Easter hols! Perhaps Davejue may consider sorting another cruise around the Peaks as I w...
by bentley-boy
Thu 09 Apr, 2015 19:36
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What a Day
Replies: 6
Views: 1406

What a Day

Well the sun was shining, 2nd week of the school holidays, so down came the hood and by 9.15a.m I was tanked up and off for some cruising in the Peaks zed style. Matlock, Bakewell then up over Chelmorton Moor stopping for a brew near Magpie Mine. Then into Buxton (where I used to work and commute to...
by bentley-boy
Mon 06 Apr, 2015 10:40
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Mor61e's Topaz Blue 2.8 - Respray time
Replies: 80
Views: 34819

Re: Mor61e's Topaz Blue 2.8 Z3 blog

Hi, Looking good. Can I ask what you did with your old 5 spoke alloys as I would like to get a set of those for ease of cleaning purposes. I think the beige interior is a nice alternative to the usual black.
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by bentley-boy
Tue 24 Mar, 2015 17:58
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Nuts and bolts
Replies: 14
Views: 2218

Re: Nuts and bolts

I could well be wrong but I think stainless nuts/bolts will not have the necessary tensile loading and therefore should not be used in high stressed applications.

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by bentley-boy
Sat 21 Mar, 2015 10:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Nuts and bolts
Replies: 14
Views: 2218

Re: Nuts and bolts

When I fitted new Meyle ball joints to my front wishbones they came with new nuts, however I too wanted to replace the other fastenings. A call to the dealers was giving me quotes of £4 odd just for a nut, hate to think of the bolt prices so I refitted the original. I hate paying through the nose fo...
by bentley-boy
Fri 20 Mar, 2015 16:18
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Eclipse 2015
Replies: 9
Views: 1651

Re: Eclipse 2015

Well I was surprised to see a bright sunny day in south Leicester and so watched the eclipse through a welding mask, got a brilliant view of it. Unfortunately my phone only recorded a bright shiny blob and not the full eclipse, but hey I saw it. Reminded me of those fake night time scenes in films s...
by bentley-boy
Wed 18 Mar, 2015 13:40
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Eclipse 2015
Replies: 9
Views: 1651

Re: Eclipse 2015

Hi, Yes I remember watching a total eclipse back in late 90's when it was a bright sunny day and was really weird, although not quite as dark as I had expected. Looking at weather map Northumberland looks to be out weather wise but Plymouth stands a good chance of sun. Presumably a cloudy day would ...
by bentley-boy
Wed 11 Mar, 2015 14:08
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Buckinghamshire Cruise 8th March 2015
Replies: 21
Views: 4736

Re: Buckinghamshire Cruise 8th March 2015

Don't do sat navs so postcodes mean nothing.
by bentley-boy
Tue 10 Mar, 2015 18:46
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Buckinghamshire Cruise 8th March 2015
Replies: 21
Views: 4736

Re: Buckinghamshire Cruise 8th March 2015

Dave. I was 'tail-end charlie' on the cruise from Stowe to Silverstone, it became clear the cruise had got lost and appeared to be doubling back. At a roundabout I had to give way to 'normal' cars but the cruise continued on without waiting for me and the upshot was I was left abandoned somewhere in...
by bentley-boy
Fri 06 Mar, 2015 21:38
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Any one used thesofttopshop?
Replies: 27
Views: 4703

Re: Any one used thesofttopshop?

Well I think you went through that anguish when you were looking at trading it in for the Z4. To try and replace it with a similar condition car would be nigh on impossible and after well and truly stamping your identity on the car it would be hard to let go. The reason I was interested was because ...
by bentley-boy
Fri 06 Mar, 2015 21:16
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Buckinghamshire Cruise 8th March 2015
Replies: 21
Views: 4736

Re: Buckinghamshire Cruise 8th March 2015

Thanks for sorting that Brian. Will google the location and aim to meet the others at Kilsby.
Regards BB
by bentley-boy
Fri 06 Mar, 2015 20:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: More Government Obstructiveness
Replies: 30
Views: 5193

Re: More Government Obstructiveness

Absolutely, give them as little info as possible. When renewing a passport they want you to give them your mobile telephone number and e-mail address, presumably to make monitoring you easier. Paranoid, me?
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by bentley-boy
Fri 06 Mar, 2015 20:30
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Any one used thesofttopshop?
Replies: 27
Views: 4703

Re: Any one used thesofttopshop?

Hello Tim, I see you ended your listing early as I was following it. What sort of figure were you hoping for?

Regards BB
by bentley-boy
Fri 06 Mar, 2015 20:13
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Buckinghamshire Cruise 8th March 2015
Replies: 21
Views: 4736

Re: Buckinghamshire Cruise 8th March 2015

Hi Dave, Got the Zed taxed in the end, my autism didn't allow on-line so went n'other post office with me dosh. I am 2 mins off J23 so Trowell is going north two junctions just to come back again. Was thinking of going A426 / A5 @ M1 J20. Could possibly meet at lorry park J23, it's literally 1/4 mil...
by bentley-boy
Fri 06 Mar, 2015 19:58
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Buckinghamshire Cruise 8th March 2015
Replies: 21
Views: 4736

Re: Buckinghamshire Cruise 8th March 2015

Hello Brian, Could do with a good brekkie, only myself coming though (the original billy no mates!)
Regards BB
by bentley-boy
Fri 06 Mar, 2015 15:49
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Buckinghamshire Cruise 8th March 2015
Replies: 21
Views: 4736

Re: Buckinghamshire Cruise 8th March 2015

Can I come? :|
by bentley-boy
Wed 04 Mar, 2015 19:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: front lower ball joint replacement help needed
Replies: 10
Views: 2298

Re: front lower ball joint replacement help needed

What you need is one of those 'tuning fork' style ball joint splitters that are wedge shaped. Position it correctly between underside of subframe and balljoint pin with some grease around and drive it home aiming carefully with a hammer blow. They will pop out, did mine not long ago.

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by bentley-boy
Sun 01 Mar, 2015 13:50
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: More Government Obstructiveness
Replies: 30
Views: 5193

Re: More Government Obstructiveness

Okey Doke, will give it a bash. Bet I don't get a sausage sarnie though!

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by bentley-boy
Sun 01 Mar, 2015 12:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: More Government Obstructiveness
Replies: 30
Views: 5193

Re: More Government Obstructiveness

Someone (Dave, Koolflyer) prepared to enlighten me on the process then? My little Zed is sat there whimpering. If using a DD can you just stop and start at will i.e SORN for a month then tax for a month and then SORN again without them taking your dosh? My experience of banks is that they take some ...
by bentley-boy
Sun 01 Mar, 2015 10:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: More Government Obstructiveness
Replies: 30
Views: 5193

Re: More Government Obstructiveness

But that's the whole point, they HAVE put road tax duty on fuel which is why I think it's fair to say we have the most expensive fuel going AND they keep the separate tax going as well. How long before they tax you to notify them you aren't taxing your car?
by bentley-boy
Sat 28 Feb, 2015 19:17
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: More Government Obstructiveness
Replies: 30
Views: 5193

Re: More Government Obstructiveness

Ah right, will have to look into that. If I hadn't questioned the abilities of the counter girl in the post office I certainly would have ended up paying for February and be non the wiser as not getting an expiry date in form of a disc anymore. This was despite me clearly saying "tax for six mo...
by bentley-boy
Sat 28 Feb, 2015 17:10
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: More Government Obstructiveness
Replies: 30
Views: 5193

Re: More Government Obstructiveness

Hi, well yes I can see that it could be done online if you have a card which is something I don't use, I still live in a world of using money! Does this online / telephone malarky involve using premium rate numbers that leave you hanging on or additional charges for using a card (that I don't have b...
by bentley-boy
Sat 28 Feb, 2015 11:56
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: More Government Obstructiveness
Replies: 30
Views: 5193

More Government Obstructiveness

Went to tax the Zed few minutes ago down post office to run 1st March as it is off the road at the mo. As 1st March is Sunday I expected to be able to tax it as would normally be the case the end of the previous day. Girl at the P.O clearly hadn't a clue and spent ages examining the log book looking...
by bentley-boy
Mon 23 Feb, 2015 17:23
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: SOLD Original BMW wheel bag (for punctured wheel)
Replies: 7
Views: 1587

Re: FS Original BMW wheel bag (for punctured wheel)

Hi, I'll go for that. How do I pay you?
Regards BB
by bentley-boy
Sun 22 Feb, 2015 20:08
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: WANTED STYLE 18 (5 SPOKE) ALLOYS
Replies: 14
Views: 2179

Re: WANTED STYLE 18 (5 SPOKE) ALLOYS

Oooooooh, fancy leaving your poor zed out in that weather :cry:
by bentley-boy
Sun 22 Feb, 2015 20:03
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: WANTED STYLE 18 (5 SPOKE) ALLOYS
Replies: 14
Views: 2179

Re: WANTED STYLE 18 (5 SPOKE) ALLOYS

Certainly do look good! Can't imagine I'd have the patience to clean around the bolt heads too. Think a jet wash is the easy option but I hate the things, cars and their seals were not designed to have high pressure water jets directed at them. I will still keep my 78's and they may go back on after...
by bentley-boy
Sun 22 Feb, 2015 19:03
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Duxford Spring Car Show 03/05/15
Replies: 91
Views: 27848

Re: Duxford Spring Car Show 03/05/15

That's fine with me.
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by bentley-boy
Sun 22 Feb, 2015 18:10
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Duxford Spring Car Show 03/05/15
Replies: 91
Views: 27848

Re: Duxford Spring Car Show 03/05/15

That sounds fine Dave. Went Spalding via Melton, Oakham and Stamford on Wed gone to pick these two style 18 wheel/tyres up. Some nice roads and countryside.
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by bentley-boy
Sun 22 Feb, 2015 17:55
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: WANTED STYLE 18 (5 SPOKE) ALLOYS
Replies: 14
Views: 2179

Re: WANTED STYLE 18 (5 SPOKE) ALLOYS

Oh excellent. Are they the staggered 8.5 / 7.5 sort? Don't know what to suggest ref the bootlid. I had intended keeping my original so I could swap back if I sold and upgraded to a 3 litre. Would definitely like one or t'other though incl your bumper. Wondered about doing a smart repair on your scra...
by bentley-boy
Sun 22 Feb, 2015 17:43
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Duxford Spring Car Show 03/05/15
Replies: 91
Views: 27848

Re: Duxford Spring Car Show 03/05/15

Spelt pedal wrong :dunce:
by bentley-boy
Sun 22 Feb, 2015 17:41
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Duxford Spring Car Show 03/05/15
Replies: 91
Views: 27848

Re: Duxford Spring Car Show 03/05/15

Just seen your post Dave, That sounds fine with me. Some years since I've been Duxford.
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by bentley-boy
Sun 22 Feb, 2015 17:38
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Duxford Spring Car Show 03/05/15
Replies: 91
Views: 27848

Re: Duxford Spring Car Show 03/05/15

Just had a look on web and can get B&B for £25 near Duxford. Worth a leisurely cruise down day before?
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by bentley-boy
Sun 22 Feb, 2015 17:09
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Duxford Spring Car Show 03/05/15
Replies: 91
Views: 27848

Re: Duxford Spring Car Show 03/05/15

Hi Dave, That sounds an idea, thought you may have been going A1 way though. Quickest route is M1/A14 which is 100 miles from me but I know you were suggesting more interesting roads. Being only a baby 1.9 I'm worried I may have to peddle hard to keep up with your 2.8 :lol: Is Koolflyer coming?
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by bentley-boy
Sun 22 Feb, 2015 14:54
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Duxford Spring Car Show 03/05/15
Replies: 91
Views: 27848

Re: Duxford Spring Car Show 03/05/15

Thanks for the info, no-one else pre-booked then?
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by bentley-boy
Sun 22 Feb, 2015 14:49
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Engine running on 2 cylinders?
Replies: 11
Views: 2271

Re: Engine running on 2 cylinders?

Is the engine bay wringing wet with condensation with the varied weather conditions we're having? Start with the simple things and open the bonnet and leave an office style fan running to move the air around.
Regards BB
by bentley-boy
Sun 22 Feb, 2015 14:39
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: WANTED STYLE 18 (5 SPOKE) ALLOYS
Replies: 14
Views: 2179

Re: WANTED STYLE 18 (5 SPOKE) ALLOYS

Oh great, not bothered about them being refurbed as would prefer to stove enamel them but do please keep me posted if they become available.
Cheers, BB
by bentley-boy
Sat 21 Feb, 2015 20:49
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Duxford Spring Car Show 03/05/15
Replies: 91
Views: 27848

Re: Duxford Spring Car Show 03/05/15

Hi, How do you buy tickets for this event, I find the IWM website user unfriendly with no listing for this date. Or can you just pole up and pay on the day?

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by bentley-boy
Sat 21 Feb, 2015 15:55
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: WANTED STYLE 18 (5 SPOKE) ALLOYS
Replies: 14
Views: 2179

Re: WANTED STYLE 18 (5 SPOKE) ALLOYS

Hi Dave, Yes I confess I too like my 78's but trying to clean into all those blunt little nooks and crannies takes the pleasure out of cleaning my zed. However, I do not intend parting with them as they are part of the cars original spec. Just think the style 18's looks stylish with their smooth cur...
by bentley-boy
Sat 21 Feb, 2015 13:52
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: WANTED STYLE 18 (5 SPOKE) ALLOYS
Replies: 14
Views: 2179

WANTED STYLE 18 (5 SPOKE) ALLOYS

Hi all. Anyone got some of the style 18 smooth 5 spoke alloys up for grabs? I currently have the type 78 wheels on my 2002 sport which while looking great are a PITA to clean, so much so that I would like to put the earlier smooth 5 spoke style 18 on, such a doddle to clean and show off the calipers...
by bentley-boy
Thu 19 Feb, 2015 11:11
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Insurance - result :-)
Replies: 25
Views: 4884

Re: Insurance - result :-)

Sounds an excellent premium, is it limited mileage? Any contact details for this company? (the one Joanna Lumley pushes?)
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by bentley-boy
Mon 16 Feb, 2015 20:52
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 Bootrack and Hardshell Case
Replies: 5
Views: 1242

Re: Z3 Bootrack and Hardshell Case

Sheesh, they sound expensive. Think I did quite well!

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by bentley-boy
Sun 15 Feb, 2015 12:32
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Topaz blue panels (from 3.0 facelift)
Replies: 10
Views: 2310

Re: Topaz blue panels (from 3.0 facelift)

Hello Mark, I bought the OEM rack which requires the boot to be drilled. If you have a drilled one at present it could be that it may be better for me to buy that instead and keep the one you have. Mine is Topaz also. Did you have a quote to repaint or smart repair the replacement you bought? If the...