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- Sat 28 Jun, 2008 16:51
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Power Hood microswitch
- Replies: 3
- Views: 624
- Sat 14 Apr, 2007 07:09
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Fuel Cap (safety strap)
- Replies: 8
- Views: 729
Replaced Filler Cap strap
The strap on DotCom's Z had perished and snapped. It's not a major problem but I decided to have a go at creating a substitute. You can carefully prise the black outer cover off the inner metal assembly to gain access. There is a spring under the "handle" which prevents over tightening. Re...
- Sat 17 Feb, 2007 13:02
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Son Got Mugged!!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1336
- Tue 30 Jan, 2007 19:38
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Now that's what I call speeding...
- Replies: 49
- Views: 4668
Courtesy Car delivery driver......
I see from the news article that the guy was a "delivery driver"
The company is cited as Helphire...
Now is that
Help - Hire or
Hel - Phire
The company is cited as Helphire...
Now is that
Help - Hire or
Hel - Phire
- Thu 14 Dec, 2006 20:16
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: The Merry Christmas Thread
- Replies: 106
- Views: 6683
- Thu 07 Dec, 2006 22:24
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Hijacked Thread
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1666
- Mon 04 Dec, 2006 20:16
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Learning how to cruise...?
- Replies: 82
- Views: 6428
2.2i v Z3m
SpunkyM wrote Two groups might have worked better maybe? There were two groups - except Dot Com and I were the only memebrs of the second one :wink: !! But we got there in the end (and not toooo far behind) and it would have been unfair to stop the rest of the Z3Ms "enjoying" themselves. S...
- Thu 19 Oct, 2006 19:52
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Ultrasonic reversing sensors
- Replies: 0
- Views: 277
Ultrasonic reversing sensors
Apologies up front for this one - it's not our Z but my E39 that's causing the problem. Can anyone tell me why the bleeper is sounding continuously as soon as reverse is engaged? I know spiders have been a problem in the past but I have washed and hosed the detectors to make sure there is no debris ...
- Mon 09 Oct, 2006 17:30
- Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
- Topic: The Great Dales Drive - Sat 14th Oct 2006
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4602
- Sat 07 Oct, 2006 07:26
- Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
- Topic: The Great Dales Drive - Sat 14th Oct 2006
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4602
- Thu 25 May, 2006 20:03
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: HELP !! Electric Soft Top
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4243
It's Working Again !
Well I let the stealer loose on it and eventually we have a solution :D The micro switch was PART of the problem but there was also an earth fault. Problem was identified between centre console activating switch, the hood micro switch and earth/ground side of relay circuit. The micro appears to be w...
- Sun 21 May, 2006 11:16
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: HELP !! Electric Soft Top
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4243
Still not working
Well it's a nice day and we should have been out driving but..... 1. Fuse 1 OK - power to red/yellows in the boot. There may have been power there before - previously I was testing the connector at the motor which obvioulsy didn't have power otherwise the motor would have worked :dunce: 2. Fuse 4 OK...
- Sat 20 May, 2006 21:25
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: HELP !! Electric Soft Top
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4243
Mike / estocks Thanks very much for the new tips and info :D Weather permitting I will check things again tomorrow - up to now it would have been easier to have left the hard lid on ........ The intermittent hood micro sounds plausible, as does a duff fuse if there is no 12v on the red and yellows w...
- Sat 20 May, 2006 07:05
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: HELP !! Electric Soft Top
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4243
There seems to be some confusion amongst readers of this thread. :dunce: The hood was working fine after the hard top was removed. :) Then one day (when it wasn't raining :lol: ) Dot lowered the hood electrically. It then refused to close no matter how many times the brake and switch were pressed :(...
- Fri 19 May, 2006 18:23
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: HELP !! Electric Soft Top
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4243
- Thu 11 May, 2006 18:38
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: HELP !! Electric Soft Top
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4243
Update. Been probing around with multimeter and bits of wire. The motor is OK - wired it straight off the battery (convenient having one at the other side of the boot :wink: ) However there is no power coming through the red/yellow supply cables to the motor. It seems there is a relay problem betwee...
- Thu 11 May, 2006 17:28
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: HELP !! Electric Soft Top
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4243
- Wed 10 May, 2006 20:48
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: HELP !! Electric Soft Top
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4243
- Wed 10 May, 2006 17:41
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: HELP !! Electric Soft Top
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4243
- Tue 09 May, 2006 18:26
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: HELP !! Electric Soft Top
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4243
OK folks The hood is now up with the motor disengaged :( The fuse in the engine bay (number 1, green) is intact and has power to it when the ignition is on with brake and hood button depressed. But there is still no life at the motor in the boot. There is obviously a micro-switch in the left hand hi...
- Sat 04 Feb, 2006 08:39
- Forum: Spotted!
- Topic: Interesting number plates spotted.
- Replies: 52
- Views: 11397
- Sun 29 Jan, 2006 10:50
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Inspection II service costs
- Replies: 36
- Views: 4600
Indy Specialists
Having read this thread and been offered extended warranty at £970 or "only" £894 with £100 excess but excluding battery and exhaust, I was wondering of there is a list of independents on Zroadster? Alternatively, does anyone know of any independents in the North Yorks/South Durham/Clevela...
- Wed 25 Jan, 2006 23:50
- Forum: The Beauty Parlour
- Topic: wheel cleaning
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1925
- Thu 22 Dec, 2005 23:11
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: Sparco Strut Brace
- Replies: 29
- Views: 5363
- Wed 21 Dec, 2005 21:00
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: Sparco Strut Brace
- Replies: 29
- Views: 5363
Don't Do It !!!
I thought a strut brace was the ideal surprise for my wife's birthday :twisted: If you are also so tempted - DON'T DO IT ! :oops: Christmas has so far cost me a "neck brace" for her in the form of an 18carat gold necklace - no cheap lightweight aloy stuff there ! :squeeze: I could have sav...
- Wed 21 Dec, 2005 20:49
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Light switch illumination
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1141
Thank You
It's good to tell who only drives their Z in summer conditions...
We will have to keep fumbling under the dash behind the ignition when out in the dark and the fog.
But thanks for your learned help.
Happy Christmas
Titan
We will have to keep fumbling under the dash behind the ignition when out in the dark and the fog.
But thanks for your learned help.
Happy Christmas
Titan
- Mon 19 Dec, 2005 19:14
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Light switch illumination
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1141
Light switch illumination
Should the front and rear fog light switches (buttons) illuminate when the dash lights are on?
And the follow up...
If they should but don't, is there a simple way to fix the problem? !!
And the follow up...
If they should but don't, is there a simple way to fix the problem? !!
- Thu 01 Dec, 2005 13:34
- Forum: The Beauty Parlour
- Topic: Interior Condensation
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1366
- Wed 30 Nov, 2005 21:04
- Forum: The Beauty Parlour
- Topic: Interior Condensation
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1366
Interior Condensation
Can anyone help us please? :?: Now that the cold weather has arrived and the hard top is on :( the inside of the front and rear screens is often misted up or even coated with larger droplets of water. Where does it come from? The car lives out in the open and is exposed to frost and all the elements...
- Mon 21 Nov, 2005 17:11
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: Sparco Strut Brace
- Replies: 29
- Views: 5363
Steel or Alloy
Stu
That makes sense. I would have preferred a steel one but it was not listed as available for the Z3.
That makes sense. I would have preferred a steel one but it was not listed as available for the Z3.
- Sat 19 Nov, 2005 21:48
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: Sparco Strut Brace
- Replies: 29
- Views: 5363
- Sat 19 Nov, 2005 17:06
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: Sparco Strut Brace
- Replies: 29
- Views: 5363
Report & Pictures
Got the strut fitted but it has not been accepted as a birthday present.... :head: So I am in the bad books but at least the Z handles much better. The turn in is much more positive. I think it was well worth the money - if only I could get to drive it more :twisted: Pictures attached of the install...
- Thu 10 Nov, 2005 15:50
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: Sparco Strut Brace
- Replies: 29
- Views: 5363
- Thu 10 Nov, 2005 08:03
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: Sparco Strut Brace
- Replies: 29
- Views: 5363
- Wed 09 Nov, 2005 17:10
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: Sparco Strut Brace
- Replies: 29
- Views: 5363
- Wed 09 Nov, 2005 16:16
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: Sparco Strut Brace
- Replies: 29
- Views: 5363
The Sparco strut is alloy. I believe it is red (painted) from the pictures and examples I have seen. My wife's Z is silver with black/dream red upholstery so thought red should be OK. I haven't opened this one up yet 'cos it's a surprise birthday present and I rather like the brown cardboard and par...
- Tue 08 Nov, 2005 22:40
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: Sparco Strut Brace
- Replies: 29
- Views: 5363
BimBemma's comment put me off the e-tech Finally got to fit the e-tech strut this morning - bit of a pain to fit as the base that fitted on the strut wasn't properly shaped so didn't sit on all the screws, so had to give it a fair bit of muscle to shape it to fit, then the bar wouldn't fit flush, so...
- Tue 08 Nov, 2005 20:00
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: Sparco Strut Brace
- Replies: 29
- Views: 5363
Sparco Strut Brace
Having read other posts on the forum I decided to get a strut brace for my wife's Z3. The insurance company offerred no loading if it was professionally fitted. So, not wanting to go to the expense of the USA Strong Strut, I chose the Sparco model which the local rally garage is happy to install. A ...
- Tue 08 Nov, 2005 19:26
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: watery problem...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1005
Drain Hole
Thanks for a great bit of info
Having soaked the water out with a sponge the orifice was obvious.
I used the tube/nozzle from a can of WD40. It made a great unblocking tool.
Having soaked the water out with a sponge the orifice was obvious.
I used the tube/nozzle from a can of WD40. It made a great unblocking tool.
- Wed 08 Jun, 2005 16:34
- Forum: Spotted!
- Topic: Monk Fryston
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1062
Monk Fryston
Estoril Blue M
M1 M?T
On the nice straight out of Hambleton
Passed me like I was standing still this morning
Was it you?
M1 M?T
On the nice straight out of Hambleton
Passed me like I was standing still this morning
Was it you?
- Fri 06 May, 2005 17:21
- Forum: Site Announcements and Feedback
- Topic: Date/time seems wrong
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1674
This question was asked a while back.
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Still no sensible answer though
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Still no sensible answer though
- Wed 04 May, 2005 17:44
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Average Age of a z3m driver
- Replies: 62
- Views: 7183
- Wed 27 Apr, 2005 19:38
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: OT - horrible phrases and words
- Replies: 41
- Views: 3346
In telly gents
So if eye right sum thing like this, spell chequer proofs there a pinion off me cud bee miss guided? Although if written correctly, one could show their opinions to be inn correct !! Howevr u can abrevi8 and b understud. And we can all make simple typos when using the key board (or should that be qu...
- Wed 20 Apr, 2005 10:19
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Rear squeak
- Replies: 8
- Views: 972