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by ///M_aniac
Tue 24 Apr, 2012 21:45
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 1.9 or 2.0
Replies: 31
Views: 3187

Re: 1.9 or 2.0

I had a 2.0 and delighted in every minute of ownership--silky smooth 6 pot engine and a lovely exhaust note.

The 1.9s are more economical for the same sort of performance.

I'd have another 2.0 in a heartbeat, but just drive both and see which one you like best.

Good luck with the search. 8-)
by ///M_aniac
Sun 22 Apr, 2012 20:28
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Entire Z3M Dash - retrofit for z3? - SOLD
Replies: 9
Views: 1529

Re: Entire Z3M Dash - retrofit for z3?

I'd have been interested in the external temperature gauge :(
by ///M_aniac
Wed 18 Apr, 2012 15:16
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: TitanTim's Z4 piccies
Replies: 44
Views: 4445

Re: TitanTim's Z4 piccies

Congratulations on and best of luck with the new Z4, Tim. She's a beauty. :wink:

You even got a "Z" in the number plate. :P
by ///M_aniac
Thu 12 Apr, 2012 22:47
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Dream car
Replies: 30
Views: 2046

Re: Dream car

Keep your supercars, something like this would do me just fine :D -

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by ///M_aniac
Wed 11 Apr, 2012 17:28
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Headlight Stickers ( converters for Europe) (GONE)
Replies: 2
Views: 795

Re: Headlight Stickers ( converters for Europe) (GONE)

Darn, might have be interested in these. Good freebie. Top bloke, Bloke. :D
C
by ///M_aniac
Wed 11 Apr, 2012 17:25
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Z3M at the 'Ring
Replies: 14
Views: 1667

Re: Z3M at the 'Ring

Cracking vid. Super driving. Thanks for sharing. 8-)
by ///M_aniac
Mon 02 Apr, 2012 14:17
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: M out of the garage
Replies: 9
Views: 1444

Re: M out of the garage

G2JRP wrote:Got the tax yesterday and took m out for first drive for six months
6 months?? :shock: How can you wait so long? With the exception of a few runs, my S50 was off the road for about 3 months - and that seemed like an eternity.
:roll:
by ///M_aniac
Wed 28 Mar, 2012 10:10
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: who else got a bit to much sun ?
Replies: 6
Views: 1540

Re: who else got a bit to much sun ?

I wish I was out getting the sun in my Z and not stuck in work. :head:

Enjoy the sun again today mate. :wink:

I'm just a tad jealous. :colourful:
by ///M_aniac
Mon 26 Mar, 2012 19:51
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: External Temperature gauge
Replies: 16
Views: 2155

Re: External Temperature gauge

Looks like I might have to go to the $tealership for this..... :head:
by ///M_aniac
Fri 23 Mar, 2012 14:08
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: FG WIlsons - Sunday 25th March
Replies: 1
Views: 1355

Re: FG WIlsons - Sunday 25th March

Unfortunately Dubshed is on this Sunday too...and its only £5 in. :lol:
by ///M_aniac
Thu 22 Mar, 2012 22:42
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: My European trip with a TT in tow
Replies: 16
Views: 5846

Re: My European trip with a TT in tow

Beautiful scenery. Super looking ////M.

Ok P. We need to see some piccies of the XR2 convertible. :D
by ///M_aniac
Tue 13 Mar, 2012 22:09
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: External Temperature gauge
Replies: 16
Views: 2155

Re: External Temperature gauge

Bumpety :D
by ///M_aniac
Tue 13 Mar, 2012 22:07
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: SOLD : Black Hardtop + Fitting kit for sale
Replies: 6
Views: 1083

Re: SOLD : Black Hardtop + Fitting kit for sale

Wow - that went quick! :shock:
by ///M_aniac
Tue 13 Mar, 2012 22:04
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: For Sale - 10k mile Z3M Estoril Roadster
Replies: 6
Views: 1101

Re: For Sale - 10k mile Z3M Estoril Roadster

Now that is lovely, and a good price too considering mileage. Lets face it, it could only be lovlier if it was Imola.... :devil:
by ///M_aniac
Sun 11 Mar, 2012 00:19
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Hi Everyone - just joined - here's my Zed
Replies: 13
Views: 1956

Re: Hi Everyone - just joined - here's my Zed

Hi Toony, the car looks great. Welcome to the forum.
by ///M_aniac
Sun 11 Mar, 2012 00:13
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Steam clean soft top
Replies: 10
Views: 4067

Re: Steam clean soft top

Hi guys Yeah...I have used autoglym kit numerous times over the years and the BMW stuff as well. These cleaners are good. I've tried the jet wash, and the brushing and the hoovering yadda, yadda, yadda too... :D I thought steam cleaning would damage the fabric and possibly canvas adhesion to the sof...
by ///M_aniac
Sun 11 Mar, 2012 00:08
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Sold my Z and bought an M
Replies: 18
Views: 2672

Re: Sold my Z and bought an M

E46 ///M3 in the Imola...mmm....lovely -- although interior could do with a vacuum and dusting. :lol:

I've toyed with the idea of getting one myself, but never found one in the condition I'd want it. :roll:

Best of luck with the new car. :D
by ///M_aniac
Sat 10 Mar, 2012 12:06
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Steam clean soft top
Replies: 10
Views: 4067

Steam clean soft top

Anyone ever do this? :?

I'm thinking it might damage the material so have never tried.
by ///M_aniac
Tue 06 Mar, 2012 22:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: M Power badge?
Replies: 55
Views: 5213

Re: M Power badge?

An enthusiast will always know an ///M from the rest of the Zed lineup anyway, its not only dependant on the boot badge. There are all the other styling differences too. But at the end of the day, it's your car, so stick on whatever badge you wish. Do what you want to it, just don't do the the vuitt...
by ///M_aniac
Tue 06 Mar, 2012 22:32
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Pics of my Z3 2.8
Replies: 29
Views: 6067

Re: Pics of my Z3 2.8

Looks terrific. Well done. Loving the shine. :D
by ///M_aniac
Mon 05 Mar, 2012 19:05
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Strut braces and other mods.
Replies: 20
Views: 2033

Re: Strut braces and other mods.

IMO the Z3 needs a strut brace to get rid of scuttle shake. BMW realised this and therefore ensured the Z4 came with one fitted. A butt strut will only stiffen car yet further BUT a body brace is simply too stiff for everyday use, unless you are going to track the car. Replacing the bushes at the fr...
by ///M_aniac
Mon 05 Mar, 2012 13:09
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Z3M Launch Lapel Pin
Replies: 11
Views: 1370

Re: Z3M Launch Lapel Pin

Gazza wrote:I got the set in Oct 2009 but forgot to wear them at the 09 Zmas so it must have been Zedmas 2010, can't find any pics at the moment.
Don't worry about the photos, G...most of us remember what happened last time you went looking pics of yourself in different attire. :roll:
by ///M_aniac
Sun 04 Mar, 2012 21:21
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Seen on EBay
Replies: 9
Views: 1098

Re: Seen on EBay

///M_aniac wrote:
Gazza wrote:It will still have the stigma of being registered as Cat D and affect it's future sale value.
But if it's a keeper...who cares? :P
If not, then all the more reason to do the repair on the cheap, G!
by ///M_aniac
Sun 04 Mar, 2012 21:20
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Seen on EBay
Replies: 9
Views: 1098

Re: Seen on EBay

Gazza wrote:It will still have the stigma of being registered as Cat D and affect it's future sale value.
But if it's a keeper...who cares? :P
by ///M_aniac
Sun 04 Mar, 2012 21:18
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Seen on EBay
Replies: 9
Views: 1098

Re: Seen on EBay

Or do it for 1/2 price with the likes of this - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z3-Roadster-1998-Bonnet-Arctic-Silver-309-/170712851706?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item27bf4764fa and http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z3-GRILL-Chrome-kidney-UNUSED-/330692956888?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_Ca...
by ///M_aniac
Sun 04 Mar, 2012 20:56
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: inner bag for boot case
Replies: 3
Views: 507

Re: inner bag for boot case

You could always bite the bullet and try the $tealership.... :twisted:
by ///M_aniac
Sun 04 Mar, 2012 20:46
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Hi newbie
Replies: 15
Views: 1805

Re: Hi newbie

Welcome to the forum. Any piccies?
by ///M_aniac
Fri 02 Mar, 2012 21:52
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Another potential Z3 owner.
Replies: 37
Views: 5117

Re: Another potential Z3 owner.

Best of luck with the new car and welcome to Zed ownership. Forget about the petrol cost, just enjoy! :P

Re the hardtop search - I am after one myself, but being in Belfast, and with the HTs on your side of the Irish Sea, I am probably going to buy remotely and have a courier deliver. :x
by ///M_aniac
Fri 02 Mar, 2012 21:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 15 years old
Replies: 5
Views: 649

Re: 15 years old

si-forks wrote:Happy birthday my Z 15 years old manufactured March 1997 and still going strong ! May only be the base model 1.9 m44 but i love it .
Car looks great, mate. A real credit to you, and nicely personalised with tasteful subtle mods.

Here's to the next 15 years :cheers
by ///M_aniac
Fri 02 Mar, 2012 21:36
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Fitted car cover
Replies: 3
Views: 987

Re: Fitted car cover

I have the outside car cover from BMW for the Z3 for my ///MR - £100 approx :P

You can get the indoor one too if necessary - £110 approx from memory.

C
by ///M_aniac
Thu 01 Mar, 2012 22:56
Forum: Site Announcements and Feedback
Topic: Welcome to the new ZRoadster site
Replies: 29
Views: 11539

Re: Welcome to the new ZRoadster site

Looking good!! 8-) Nice the new layout. Well done Robert :D
by ///M_aniac
Wed 29 Feb, 2012 22:53
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Black 2.2 Sport - RV 51 YWD
Replies: 12
Views: 1456

Oh yeah, I've still got Hamish and I'm still grinning. :D
by ///M_aniac
Wed 29 Feb, 2012 21:39
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Look what I've bought!
Replies: 21
Views: 3225

Welcome to the forum and congratulations on the Zed. Looks very smart, apart from the missing aerial. Get an OEM replacement or a little mangowalk stubby. Will set if off nicely.

Hope you have many happy Zedding miles at the wheel. :P
by ///M_aniac
Wed 29 Feb, 2012 21:35
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Black 2.2 Sport - RV 51 YWD
Replies: 12
Views: 1456

Kieran

Good to see you back on here, mate. Long time no speak! :D

I think you are secretly yearning for a Zed again. :wink:

Just buy one. You can get a lot of Zed for little £ now. :lol:
by ///M_aniac
Tue 28 Feb, 2012 20:19
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: whats it worth? anyone interested?
Replies: 2
Views: 499

IMO you should get £2750 with the tax. £2500 for quick sale.

Worth £3k all day long in summer if you can wait....

Question is, how much is it worth to you?
by ///M_aniac
Sun 26 Feb, 2012 19:16
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Hardtop measurements
Replies: 12
Views: 5495

Googling comes up with............ Dimensions: L: 1.83m W: 1.07m H: 0.94m Weight: 131.54kg Your Google must be broken - that sounds more like a roof for a Land Rover. :lol: Hardtop is here: http://static.bmwfans.info/images/epc/MTE1MjFfcA%3d%3d.png Retrofit, Hardtop - BMW parts catalog Weight is gi...
by ///M_aniac
Sat 25 Feb, 2012 23:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Happy Days
Replies: 1
Views: 275

That sounds like the perfect day. :D

Glad you (and family) are enjoying Zed ownership 8-)
by ///M_aniac
Sat 25 Feb, 2012 17:05
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Speedo ,rev,temp Fuel Gauges Stopped Working
Replies: 9
Views: 3122

Hi Pete Was there an error code displayed when this happened? EEP1or 2? What you have described sounds like a dodgy/frazzled coding chip from what you've said. jj29 who bought my last Zed had encountered a problem like this. You might want to send him a PM for AFAIK he got it cured. But it's encoura...
by ///M_aniac
Fri 24 Feb, 2012 20:27
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: External Temperature gauge
Replies: 16
Views: 2155

Up she goes 8-)
by ///M_aniac
Fri 24 Feb, 2012 20:15
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: It's official - Z3M For Sale (1999 S50 Estoril Blue)
Replies: 9
Views: 1564

Lovely looking car. Inexpensive, rapid summer fun for someone. GLWS
by ///M_aniac
Thu 23 Feb, 2012 23:05
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted S54 M Rare Colour. Help Needed.
Replies: 10
Views: 1279

Oxford green II is a beautiful colour.. I used to have a 2.0 in that colour and loved it to bits. If you are patient enough an OGII S54 ///MR will probably come up for sale eventually. Meanwhile if you would consider an S50, there will also be some OGII examples out there too. I was looking an OGII ...
by ///M_aniac
Tue 21 Feb, 2012 22:48
Forum: Site Announcements and Feedback
Topic: Site Upgrade
Replies: 27
Views: 6920

Thanks for the update, Robert, and for all your hard work in the background to upgrade the site. :P Can't wait to see the final result in March.

C
by ///M_aniac
Thu 16 Feb, 2012 19:18
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Magnetic Stoneguards - March 2013
Replies: 36
Views: 8222

£10 + p&p well spent, I'd say. :P
by ///M_aniac
Thu 16 Feb, 2012 19:05
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: List of S50 servicing parts (incl prices)
Replies: 5
Views: 1035

aceman wrote:I thought the S50 required Castrol edge 10W-60 oil ?
No, AFAIK it was recommended for the S54.

Castrol website recommends EDGE 10W-40 for the S50, some folks say EDGE 5W-30, others say 0W-30 but the "right" oil for this engine has long been a topic for debate....
by ///M_aniac
Wed 15 Feb, 2012 18:19
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: WANTED Z3 2.8 or 3.0 any
Replies: 10
Views: 1125

You might get an early big miles 1.9 for that sort of money but I don't know about a decent 2.8/ 3.0. Unless the car has got big miles and had a bump, or a desperate seller, you'd surely need to pay £500-£1000 more but good luck with the search.
by ///M_aniac
Sat 11 Feb, 2012 14:03
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Treat the one you love on the 14th Feb
Replies: 7
Views: 1318

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:twisted:
by ///M_aniac
Fri 10 Feb, 2012 23:27
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: S54 on pistonheads
Replies: 13
Views: 1771

Mine was a facelift S50 so thats what I'm comparing against. The roof lining did make a difference on the late S50's buts its more than that. Its hard to put in words as on the face of it the interior parts are the same but they just feel better quality on the S54 and better put together even down ...
by ///M_aniac
Fri 10 Feb, 2012 18:06
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Heated rear window switch on S50 MR
Replies: 5
Views: 851

Found Jonttts thread -

http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... dow+switch

Is the pre-asslift HRW switch given below with the 2 blanking plates available as one unit do we know?

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by ///M_aniac
Fri 10 Feb, 2012 17:14
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Heated rear window switch on S50 MR
Replies: 5
Views: 851

Hi Robert

Thanks for reply. I remember Jonttt fitted his HRW switch between the 2 seats but I always thought that was S54 specific in the ///M. BMW threw me way off by talking about having to free a spot for the switch in front of the gearstick! :head:

Hope you are keeping well?

Best

C
by ///M_aniac
Fri 10 Feb, 2012 16:46
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Heated rear window switch on S50 MR
Replies: 5
Views: 851

Heated rear window switch on S50 MR

Hi guys Can I have some information/ photos please to see where the hardtop HRW switch is mounted on a 98 S50? I thought it went behind the gearstick but all the blanks are used (2 for heated seats, 1 for air con, 1 for electric roof and other for alarm) and AFAIK it doesn't go between the rear seat...