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by Titan
Sat 28 Jun, 2008 16:51
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Power Hood microswitch
Replies: 3
Views: 624

As SpunkyM said it should be fine. The microswitch just isolates the pump when the hood is closed or before it is "broken back" when opening. I had the same problem a couple of years ago and simply by-passed the micro switch at the plug just behind the passenger's left shoulder. Replacing ...
by Titan
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...
by Titan
Sat 17 Feb, 2007 13:02
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Son Got Mugged!!
Replies: 19
Views: 1336

Sorry to hear your news Deano, hope it doesn't spoil his birthday too much.
by Titan
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 :lol:
by Titan
Thu 14 Dec, 2006 20:16
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: The Merry Christmas Thread
Replies: 106
Views: 6683

MERRY CHRISTMAS everyone <a href="http://photobucket.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m105/Telbar/xmas1clean.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting"></a> :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
by Titan
Thu 07 Dec, 2006 22:24
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Hijacked Thread
Replies: 25
Views: 1666

My windscreen isn't leaking :D
Sadly the little engine doesn't qualify for VANOS :cry:
But my brain is hurting. :(
If I take the hard top off, will this help? :nerd:
by Titan
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...
by Titan
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 ...
by Titan
Mon 09 Oct, 2006 17:30
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: The Great Dales Drive - Sat 14th Oct 2006
Replies: 40
Views: 4602

Sounds great - this wil be our first cruise so fingers crossed for good
weather. Look forward to meeting you all.

(PS - Dot Com's Z3 is a 2.2i which she sometimes lets me drive :devil: )
by Titan
Sat 07 Oct, 2006 07:26
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: The Great Dales Drive - Sat 14th Oct 2006
Replies: 40
Views: 4602

Dot Com & I should be able to make this one - especially the 14th
I am free for a recce today - you have pm
by Titan
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...
by Titan
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...
by Titan
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...
by Titan
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 :(...
by Titan
Fri 19 May, 2006 18:23
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: HELP !! Electric Soft Top
Replies: 31
Views: 4243

Thanks for the info
Unfortuntately I haven't been able to find the cause :(
Booked in at the dealers next week :cry: :bawl:
If I can afford to log on afterwards I will report the solution
Cheers
Titan
by Titan
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...
by Titan
Thu 11 May, 2006 17:28
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: HELP !! Electric Soft Top
Replies: 31
Views: 4243

You can use the hood manually when the motor is "disconnected" but it is relatively stiff to move. I think this is due to the resistance in the hydraulic mechanism.
The problem is one of convenience - having to stop and get out of the car to put the hood up if /when it rains :bawl:
by Titan
Wed 10 May, 2006 20:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: HELP !! Electric Soft Top
Replies: 31
Views: 4243

estocks - you have PM
by Titan
Wed 10 May, 2006 17:41
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: HELP !! Electric Soft Top
Replies: 31
Views: 4243

I understood the hood switch limited the electro-hydraulic motor but it may have a dual purpose and trigger the alarm as well. Certainly you have to "break" the roof joint before the motor starts when lowering it. There dosen't seem to be any voltage at the motor terminals but it is awkwar...
by Titan
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...
by Titan
Sat 04 Feb, 2006 08:39
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Interesting number plates spotted.
Replies: 52
Views: 11397

The Navigator wrote
Seen today (not on a Z but an Audi TT), one for fans of Acorn Antiques if you're as old as me
M15 BAB
Now I'm not that young :| but could somebody please explain.... :dunce:
by Titan
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...
by Titan
Wed 25 Jan, 2006 23:50
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: wheel cleaning
Replies: 12
Views: 1925

In my experience the only product which really works is "Elbow Grease". I take the wheels off in spring, clean them and coat with Meguiars NXT. They still get mucky but are easier to clean.
If this is too much hassle you could always buy some wheel trims.... :twisted:
by Titan
Thu 22 Dec, 2005 23:11
Forum: Performance
Topic: Sparco Strut Brace
Replies: 29
Views: 5363

The Z handled great - less scuttle shake, more positive turn in and less prone (but still susceptible) to tramlining

The wife had to be handled with extreme care :wink:
by Titan
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...
by Titan
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... :wink:

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 :D
by 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? !! :colourful:
by Titan
Thu 01 Dec, 2005 13:34
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Interior Condensation
Replies: 4
Views: 1366

Phil wrote
The air inside will be drier but large changes of temperature at night will still give condensation
So why does it not affect my car (which is parked next to the Z) or are convertibles more prone to this problem? :?
by Titan
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...
by Titan
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.
by Titan
Sat 19 Nov, 2005 21:48
Forum: Performance
Topic: Sparco Strut Brace
Replies: 29
Views: 5363

When I ordered the strut, my impression was that Sparco braces were red. Obviously this one is "natural" but, as it's generally hidden from view, the colour is rather immaterial (although I haven't yet added the blue/white OEM stickers............) For what it's worth, if you can see the s...
by Titan
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...
by Titan
Thu 10 Nov, 2005 15:50
Forum: Performance
Topic: Sparco Strut Brace
Replies: 29
Views: 5363

Apparently I already drive it faster than she likes so have just wasted £126. However if I hide the invoice I can maybe get away with something cheaper. What about a new engine chip..........? :colourful:
by Titan
Thu 10 Nov, 2005 08:03
Forum: Performance
Topic: Sparco Strut Brace
Replies: 29
Views: 5363

Sparco strut brace just been taken out of its box.

It's silver and she says it's not her present, it's mine....... :twisted:
by Titan
Wed 09 Nov, 2005 17:10
Forum: Performance
Topic: Sparco Strut Brace
Replies: 29
Views: 5363

But you can't see it with the bonnet closed.......so does it really matter?
by Titan
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...
by Titan
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...
by Titan
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 ...
by Titan
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 :D
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.
by Titan
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?
by Titan
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
by Titan
Wed 04 May, 2005 17:44
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Average Age of a z3m driver
Replies: 62
Views: 7183

Yella said
Your as old as the person you feel
And when you stop feeling, you're getting old :wink:
by Titan
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...
by Titan
Wed 20 Apr, 2005 10:19
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rear squeak
Replies: 8
Views: 972

This problem is common to many BMW models :roll:
My 5 series is just the same :bawl:
It is most noticeable as you get out of the vehicle and the suspension relaxes :bounce: