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by AW8
Thu 21 Oct, 2010 21:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Time to leave :-( an idea on asking price?
Replies: 5
Views: 1076

I owned one of the first 230 RX-8's back in 2003. One of the most involving cars I have ever owned.........I sold ( still in warranty), 2.5 yrs later. 16-18 mpg, clutch sometimes easy to burn & danger of damaging cat's from flooding, (when cold & not shutting down properly). If seeking priva...
by AW8
Thu 21 Oct, 2010 20:38
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 Front bumper side lamp marker LED choices
Replies: 16
Views: 3537

Sorry for getting 5's & 9's confused - since reading above replies I have since found cheap 9's on ebay. Thanks for all pics & info. I too considered the possibility of opening housings, fitting led strips & resealing, however, purely thoughts only. I know some, (other model), BMW headla...
by AW8
Thu 21 Oct, 2010 04:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 Front bumper side lamp marker LED choices
Replies: 16
Views: 3537

Re: front side lights

Thanks for replies thus far - much appreciated Hi,just got some new "bulbs" (led's) today.Had these in previous cars and really can recommend them,brilliant white even in daylight. Ebay item no. is 270626217343 from seller mylitco. You wont be disappointed.Fitting them on the Z tomorrow lu...
by AW8
Wed 20 Oct, 2010 18:06
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: FOR SALE 2.2 Roadster
Replies: 7
Views: 1219

I too bought a 2.2i with higher mileage @102k now showing 110k & solid as a rock. A lot to be said for a decent car carrying a few miles when price sensible. .........Any folk possibly delberating over miles dont be put off re same alone. I saw plenty of Z3's with lower miles, in far poorer cond...
by AW8
Mon 18 Oct, 2010 18:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 Front bumper side lamp marker LED choices
Replies: 16
Views: 3537

Z3 Front bumper side lamp marker LED choices

Keen to learn of folks front bumper side/marker LED's. I've already PM'd "spurs fan in a coupe" as I was very impressed by pics of his & Jontt s' car on the following thread http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=211332&highlight=#211332 I PM'd the OP in that thread re same...
by AW8
Sat 16 Oct, 2010 22:13
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Whiter & Brighter Bulbs......advice please
Replies: 30
Views: 2548

Thanks again :wink:
by AW8
Sat 16 Oct, 2010 18:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Whiter & Brighter Bulbs......advice please
Replies: 30
Views: 2548

Thanks - Any headlamp flashing from oncoming cars ?
by AW8
Sat 16 Oct, 2010 17:17
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Whiter & Brighter Bulbs......advice please
Replies: 30
Views: 2548

Thanks for more discussion- Still to reach conclusive decision. Recommendation from Gary at Hoen (who owns a Z3M) is below: low beam = 9006 xenonmatch plus $37 pair high beam = factory bulb front fogs = H7 xenonmatch- will match the low beam nicely $30 pairsidemarkers = w5w chromium $19 pair shippin...
by AW8
Fri 15 Oct, 2010 20:36
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Bmw parts online
Replies: 10
Views: 3484

Am sure you would be able to sell it for minimal loss in unlikely event its not that part.

Good Luck
by AW8
Fri 15 Oct, 2010 18:42
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Whiter & Brighter Bulbs......advice please
Replies: 30
Views: 2548

Re: Philips

Yes - still running the Philips Blue Vision bulbs I fitted nearly six years ago. No problems and excellent lights, but as with all modern cars, they could do with more range on main beam. The main thing that puts me off these is the blue reference. I see the ones marketed now claim to contain even ...
by AW8
Fri 15 Oct, 2010 11:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Whiter & Brighter Bulbs......advice please
Replies: 30
Views: 2548

Thanks Mike - duly noted, (I did have some overload concerns - hence my tongue in cheek bumper melt comments) Are you still running Bluevisions ? Did you replace the front side lamp markers ? Thoughts on links & other bulb info given by others to date ? I have fully read your comments elsewhwere...
by AW8
Fri 15 Oct, 2010 10:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Whiter & Brighter Bulbs......advice please
Replies: 30
Views: 2548

Tanks phil, I have front fogs also. They dont seem to have a shop listing for the HB3 & HB4's with the H7 fogs included. Do you have H7 front fogs & did you buy bulbs for these seperately ? If you fitted them then what are the free 501s from that supplier like, (I'd like a full lens illumina...
by AW8
Fri 15 Oct, 2010 07:17
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Bmw parts online
Replies: 10
Views: 3484

Jolly - How do you know it's the exhaust cam sensor, (& not say the inlet cam sensor) ? Mine runs ok, (though I accept sensor detrioration can be gradual and hard to notice). My Peake R5/FCX-3 gives code Table 19 Code 12 "Exhaust camshaft position sensor". BMW indy last week on phone t...
by AW8
Thu 14 Oct, 2010 22:49
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Whiter & Brighter Bulbs......advice please
Replies: 30
Views: 2548

Rottie 501 : Thanks for the reply. The ones you link to have reference to ice blue but I also note your comments re appearance. I see they sell redline "super white" ones too. I see same seller does complete sets of 8 front facing "redline super white" bulbs too http://cgi.ebay.c...
by AW8
Thu 14 Oct, 2010 21:05
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Brake Fluid change and Service Lights
Replies: 13
Views: 2558

The brake fluid light came on & annoyed me so I got indy to change it............to my annoyance he said he couldnt work out how to switch it off. My Peake code reader & tool doesn't reset the brake fluid change light. Clearly something wrong if going in with 4 lights & coming out with 5.
by AW8
Thu 14 Oct, 2010 19:29
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Whiter & Brighter Bulbs......advice please
Replies: 30
Views: 2548

Whiter & Brighter Bulbs......advice please

I've spent the last couple of hours trawling these boards in search of info. I am considering upgrading the dip, main, front-fog, & front side/park/position bulbs. I respect the choices of folk who have retro-fitted complete HID/Xenon systems, (for reasonable money), with seperate ballasts, howe...
by AW8
Wed 16 Jun, 2010 16:16
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 3.0 Sport buying advice please?
Replies: 22
Views: 2372

Good Luck :wink:
by AW8
Wed 16 Jun, 2010 16:15
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: OH MY LORD! My mum bought a Z8 !
Replies: 76
Views: 6409

I see violetduck is now shown as guest.

I suspect we'll never know whether the Z8 was for real or not.
by AW8
Tue 08 Jun, 2010 15:47
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 3.0 Sport buying advice please?
Replies: 22
Views: 2372

Crazy Horse what was the end result ?
by AW8
Tue 08 Jun, 2010 15:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: X5 bonnet switch
Replies: 3
Views: 357

Check realoem website for part number.
by AW8
Tue 08 Jun, 2010 15:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: No Discs Message Cd Changer A 2001 Z3
Replies: 19
Views: 4641

Right all sorted. Followed your instructions though inproper reading on step 3 meant I removed all 3 bolts fully & thus I had fiddly job refitting the bracket but got there in the end. No need to take unit aprt as daughters small hands came in hand to extract 2 jammed CD's which were in the CD s...
by AW8
Mon 07 Jun, 2010 22:14
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: No Discs Message Cd Changer A 2001 Z3
Replies: 19
Views: 4641

Cheers really appreciated :)
by AW8
Mon 07 Jun, 2010 21:17
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: No Discs Message Cd Changer A 2001 Z3
Replies: 19
Views: 4641

Thanks for wishing luck re move - all short notice but a long story so I wont mention here ! Back to the CD - False Joy I brought the cartridge in and 2 where jammed into one slot. I then removed all discs (this just before I posted thanks), & swapped a couple at same time for fresh discs when r...
by AW8
Mon 07 Jun, 2010 20:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: No Discs Message Cd Changer A 2001 Z3
Replies: 19
Views: 4641

Now Sorted !

I managed to eject manually by sliding bank card in recess under magazine as advised.

It seems my daughter had in fact jammed 2 discs into one slot. Suitably admonished & lovingly slapped on forehead :lol:

Zedcarer - Sincere thanks for quick reply & useful help :D
by AW8
Mon 07 Jun, 2010 20:22
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: No Discs Message Cd Changer A 2001 Z3
Replies: 19
Views: 4641

I am wondering if she has double loaded it

Thanks for advice

Any further guidance as to how to remove the changer and dismantle appreciated.

Havent got time to sort this at moment unless a 2hr fix or similar as working long hours & sorting admin & packing prior to house move 21/6.
by AW8
Mon 07 Jun, 2010 19:56
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: No Discs Message Cd Changer A 2001 Z3
Replies: 19
Views: 4641

No Discs Message Cd Changer A 2001 Z3

BMW CD Changer A 6 CD Multi changer 65128360284 Teenage daughter just put a different CD in the Z3 changer removing one of the 6 discs. I didnt see her do it as was sat in the car. Head unit showed message NO DISCS. I have opened the slide cover and can only see 2 or 3 discs in the clear fronted mag...
by AW8
Sat 15 May, 2010 15:17
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 3.0 Sport buying advice please?
Replies: 22
Views: 2372

Personally if you only have 1 yrs NCD I wouldn't go for a 3.0i unless you crave the power benefits over lesser HP Z3's or can easily justify the premium cost. Re insurance - Depending on age of car a modern classic policy can reduce costs but you wont build NCD. Re non classic policies - Some insura...
by AW8
Wed 12 May, 2010 23:58
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Valuation
Replies: 8
Views: 824

I did quick mental maths factoring in points raised & came up with £7k in my head.. I started with 5k added 2k for low mileage added £300 for the hardtop as sounds tatty & in need of respray. I deducted for the other very minor bits. I reckon maybe £7,500 or more with all sorted or £6500 for...
by AW8
Wed 12 May, 2010 18:52
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Just bought new rear pads
Replies: 22
Views: 1718

Another job done - but another possibly found. Not Z3 related so wont bore good folk here.
by AW8
Wed 12 May, 2010 15:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Just bought new rear pads
Replies: 22
Views: 1718

Last time non BMW indy did it I showed him how & practically did it myself so shouldnt be an issue as long as I remeber to cover recess between lamp and bumpers to stop bolts dropping into oblivion ! (Ideally I should have bought one of those magnetic bendy things) Was that a type error re bumb ...
by AW8
Wed 12 May, 2010 15:13
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Just bought new rear pads
Replies: 22
Views: 1718

All done & fitted. 1. One allen bolt stuck firm. I removed same with significant leverage & after using WD40 to pentetrate. 2. If I do this again I will get 7mm hex bit for my ratchet socket set as it was frustrating doing multiple restricted arc turns with an allen wrench. 3. Old Textars on...
by AW8
Tue 11 May, 2010 21:19
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Just bought new rear pads
Replies: 22
Views: 1718

Thanks for reponse
:)
Handbrake all good,inspected adjusted & cleaned within last 5k miles.
by AW8
Tue 11 May, 2010 20:44
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Potential buyer but which model?
Replies: 37
Views: 4009

2.2 owner here & more than happy. My other car is a 4.4 V8 & that replaced an RX-8 230. I have driven both towards their limits when & where appropriate & safe. I don't rag my cars, (& always try to keep revs sensible until warm), but I enjoy progressive driving when the mood sui...
by AW8
Tue 11 May, 2010 19:59
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Just bought new rear pads
Replies: 22
Views: 1718

Daft question but nothing on TIS or various diy guides re this......... Q : Bearing in mind these cars have inboard handbrake shoes ; Should the handbrake be kept in release position when changing rear pads, (not internal shoes) :?: I always slacken of the bite on the wheel nuts when car on ground i...
by AW8
Mon 10 May, 2010 18:32
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Just viewed a Z3M have some questions - can anyone help?
Replies: 11
Views: 1646

I'd plug in a Peake fault Code reader in to get some idea or pay an indy to check it over. Obviously if doing the later the seller will know the true extent of likely faulsts which could work against your negiotiation. If buying without getting it diagnostically checked ideally haggle for worst case...
by AW8
Mon 10 May, 2010 11:22
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Just bought new rear pads
Replies: 22
Views: 1718

Cheers :wink:
by AW8
Mon 10 May, 2010 10:26
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Just bought new rear pads
Replies: 22
Views: 1718

I haven't done it yet. I may yet take you up & call on your watchful eyes. I bought a 7mm wrench, (just need to source copper grease). I was deliberating whether to get a piston wind back tool though consensus is not required due to inboard hanbrake design thus g clamp or grips will suffice so l...
by AW8
Mon 10 May, 2010 10:19
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Tracking
Replies: 14
Views: 1801

Totally agree re ensuring no compromising wear before alignment.
by AW8
Fri 07 May, 2010 13:56
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Just bought new rear pads
Replies: 22
Views: 1718

With dust in mind I imported Axxis pads for the X5 - Low dust for sure but noisy when releasing brakes at slow speed & creeping in auto.

I tend to dust off the wheels every day or so in any case.
by AW8
Fri 07 May, 2010 00:53
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: New MX5 or Second hand Z4?
Replies: 53
Views: 5510

Hard to call especially due to your fondness of your current & cherished Z3. The obvious observation is you haven't driven either Z4 or MX-5 yet & clearly you need to drive cars as you have already indicated. MX-5 chassis is in basic terms a shorter version of chassis on RX-8 with tweaks. I ...
by AW8
Thu 06 May, 2010 20:31
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Just bought new rear pads
Replies: 22
Views: 1718

Just bought new rear pads

...............as said new rear pads - Texstars, (suppliers to BMW), all in with vat & free delivery £19.86 from eurocarparts. Still deliberating whether to fit same myself or not. Downside is hassle doing same plus sourcing 7mm allen wrench, copper grease & G clamp when friendly trusted mec...
by AW8
Wed 05 May, 2010 21:28
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Most fuel efficient speed on motorway in 2.8?
Replies: 23
Views: 3276

Drewsif wrote:Amen to everything AW8 just said. What a great post!!!
Thanks - Glad my ramblings agreeable sometimes :oops: :wink:
by AW8
Mon 03 May, 2010 16:28
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 Rebuild
Replies: 1
Views: 724

Synopisis..............

2 brothers working for a BMW bodyshop buy a written off Z3 from a customer with view to rebuilding same but decide to paint it a different colour, (montreal to esotril iirc), & do some other additional cosmetic tweaks.
by AW8
Sat 01 May, 2010 19:05
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Wheeler Dealers
Replies: 17
Views: 3787

Buckinghamshire High Performance have been advertising that car for months, (assuming it hasn't sold & is now being resold again). There are some interesting observations re that episode of the show on bmwland. Allegedly the seller venue now was featured as one of the locations where Mike reject...
by AW8
Sat 01 May, 2010 15:49
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Wheeler Dealers
Replies: 17
Views: 3787

NEW SERIES - Starts Tuesday 4/5 at 9pm on Discovery with Jensen Interceptor..............a later episode includes a BMW 8 series
by AW8
Fri 30 Apr, 2010 16:43
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: A Day of Detailing
Replies: 15
Views: 1931

Of the Megs dressings the purple one is better than the other Megs one - It's called Endurance iirc. That said messy to apply & nice to see some mention of cost effective products that work.
by AW8
Fri 30 Apr, 2010 15:05
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Most fuel efficient speed on motorway in 2.8?
Replies: 23
Views: 3276

who buys a 2.8 z3 and worries about mpg ( unless that means miles per grin ! ) I have, over the years, seen multiple similar statements questioning the reasoning of car enthusiasts owning cars of more than 50HP who dare to ask how to best improve fuel economy. As well as the Z3 thirstier car & ...
by AW8
Fri 30 Apr, 2010 12:59
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: A Day of Detailing
Replies: 15
Views: 1931

Thanks for the advice AW8, that was going to be my next question, "what do I do with it now". PM sent Looking at the pics I really don't think you need much advice as the car looks stunning. A lot of folk spend silly money on detailing products. It is only my opinion but some seem to over...
by AW8
Thu 29 Apr, 2010 21:37
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: A Day of Detailing
Replies: 15
Views: 1931

Looking superb - thanks for sharing 8-) Maybe do yourself a favour & buy a dedcicated Micofibre car drying towel. They can be bought for sensible, (as well, as silly), money from traders on detailingworld.co.uk or from other outlets. A Microfibre cloth & some Detailing spray will keep car lo...
by AW8
Thu 29 Apr, 2010 21:00
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Prospective owner- advice needed!
Replies: 27
Views: 2387

2.2i owner here. Have driven quite a few early 2.8's & a couple of 2.2's 2.8 faster & more effortless than 2.2. 2.2 likes the revs, (but that doesdnt mean it constantly needs them) & sounds a bit more sporty than 2.8 IMO. 2.2's occasionaly out there for sensible money but I have fond 2.2...