What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Fri 08 Mar, 2013 16:16

They fit into the holes of this type III ACS rim as an option...

g8jka · Post by **g8jka** » Fri 08 Mar, 2013 17:35

Jonttt probably has a couple of spare sets, he owns more AC Schnitzer goodies than Rossiter's

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Fri 08 Mar, 2013 17:38

Yes I know...but he's holding onto his stuff...

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Sat 09 Mar, 2013 11:07

Started giving the new rims a good clean and wax...

dallantan · Post by **dallantan** » Sat 09 Mar, 2013 12:58

AS PROMISED GUYSS...

http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... 32&t=35535

G2JRP · Post by **G2JRP** » Sat 09 Mar, 2013 16:30

A tax disc and now it is snowing!!!!

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('_')Z3 · Post by **('_')Z3** » Sat 09 Mar, 2013 16:44

Southernboy wrote:Anyone comes across a set of these to fit 17" ACS...I'd be interested...

I've been wondering whether to get them for my 18" ACS type3 racing alloys too. But cant decide

Partly whats puts me off is if they mark the alloys when you've put them on so you are stuck with them

p.s Jonttt does have a set

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Sat 09 Mar, 2013 16:55

They are no longer available ex ACS...I spoke to Bavauto...only ones available will be on the "used" market"....Jonttt's not parting with his set either....guess it's a matter of watch eBay.

Boysie · Post by **Boysie** » Sat 09 Mar, 2013 17:16

dallantan wrote:AS PROMISED GUYSS...

http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... 32&t=35535

I have just noticed in one of pictures you removed the Cat from the car

dallantan · Post by **dallantan** » Sun 10 Mar, 2013 06:47

Lol. Yes, he didn't like the speed bumps.

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ShayneJ · Post by **ShayneJ** » Sun 10 Mar, 2013 14:57

This week has seen the fitting of 2 new rear tires and inspired by threads in the knowledge base i have fixed the broken wires
i didn't know i had

in the boot lid and made and fitted new spacers in the seats so now i can brake without feeling
like i am about to nut the steering wheel

pedro20001 · Post by **pedro20001** » Sun 10 Mar, 2013 21:53

A new mot and an oil service! And the first drive for 6 weeks- how i have missed that six cylinder exhaust note!!

TitanTim · Post by **TitanTim** » Mon 11 Mar, 2013 13:15

New set of front discs, calipers, sensors and pads this morning

and 30 quids worth of Gulf finest

Tim.

Adam · Post by **Adam** » Mon 11 Mar, 2013 14:06

Tank of Shells finest V-power,
New Front tyre,
Two rear top mounts,
Two front lower arm rear bushes,
A pressure washer.

Trying to resist buying some more snow foam and new shocks allround.

Post by **Robert T** » Mon 11 Mar, 2013 18:35

M.O.T. for the princely sum of £25.

Was quite surprised when he told me how much, as that's at my local BMW garage.

Cheers R.

Brian H · Post by **Brian H** » Mon 11 Mar, 2013 19:01

Robert T wrote:M.O.T. for the princely sum of £25.

Was quite surprised when he told me how much, as that's at my local BMW garage.

Cheers R.

That is a great deal Robert especially from a main dealer

Mint · Post by **Mint** » Mon 11 Mar, 2013 23:09

Robert T wrote:M.O.T. for the princely sum of £25.

Was quite surprised when he told me how much, as that's at my local BMW garage.

Cheers R.

Bargain Robert, cheapest round here is £30.

Kornknarr · Post by **Kornknarr** » Tue 12 Mar, 2013 20:53

Shift knob, hood handle and seat bushings.

Jonttt · Post by **Jonttt** » Tue 12 Mar, 2013 21:13

Southernboy wrote:They are no longer available ex ACS...I spoke to Bavauto...only ones available will be on the "used" market"....Jonttt's not parting with his set either....guess it's a matter of watch eBay.

Yep I have a brand new boxed set for 18inch wheels (I can't remember if the same set fit 17's, something tells me they do but would have to check. I know 19's are a different set)

Yep they are not for sale, part of my pension. They will be worth a cruise round the med in 20 years lol

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Tue 12 Mar, 2013 21:21

.......rub it in John !! I was offered twice what I paid for my Type III's today....turned it down though...The prospective buyer wanted to use them on his race car because of the lightweight nature of them....I just couldn't let him have them with the strong possibility they could get trashed in a pile-up etc...

billi · Post by **billi** » Tue 12 Mar, 2013 22:50

Just give the Z a new MOT , a new set of front discs , a stubby aerial and a tax disc in the post

been on sorn for a year so roll on the weekend

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Thu 14 Mar, 2013 13:37

restored centercaps....

PCSAM · Post by **PCSAM** » Thu 14 Mar, 2013 15:20

Southernboy wrote:restored centercaps....

mine will look that that when i pick-up my type 2 refurbished alloys tomorrow

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Thu 14 Mar, 2013 15:42

wanna see some pics....

Hardupteacher · Post by **Hardupteacher** » Thu 14 Mar, 2013 19:44

An add in Autotrader .

Brian H · Post by **Brian H** » Thu 14 Mar, 2013 20:01

PCSAM wrote:mine will look that that when i pick-up my type 2 refurbished alloys tomorrow

Looking forward to seeing them in the flesh, when I had my wheels done they would not do the centres

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Fri 15 Mar, 2013 18:09

Finally received my DW bonnet releas handle...fastest upgrade fit I've ever had to do...48.467829 seconds..

Jonco · Post by **Jonco** » Fri 15 Mar, 2013 19:32

Cobra Sports Exhaust - " What a beautiful noise ....coming up from the floor......" with apologies to Neil Diamond - you have to be old ( and sad) to get that!!!!

Post by **Robert T** » Fri 15 Mar, 2013 20:03

Road Tax - £220 - we'll see how much I managed to do Georgie out of come budget time on Weds next week.

Cheers R.

TitanTim · Post by **TitanTim** » Fri 15 Mar, 2013 20:08

Robert T wrote:Road Tax - £220 - we'll see how much I managed to do Georgie out of come budget time on Weds next week.

Cheers R.

One of the downsides of the Z3 against my Z4 which I've just renewed at £90 for 6 months, I was expecting it to me more

Tim.

petecossie · Post by **petecossie** » Sat 16 Mar, 2013 05:32

A few bits arrived to be fitted when I get back to UK.
1) DW bonnet release handle.
2) Cruise control unit nr 65711387625 - for retro fitting cruise to MC.
Last major part, just got to install all the bits now.
3) Fire extinguisher seat mounting bracket.
4) Cover for 6 x CD player. Tidy up the boot appearance.

Kornknarr · Post by **Kornknarr** » Sat 16 Mar, 2013 13:33

Doug Whalen shift knob. Not for everybody maybe...

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Sat 16 Mar, 2013 14:22

...not my number I'm afraid, but interesting...

Kornknarr · Post by **Kornknarr** » Sat 16 Mar, 2013 15:21

I'm born the 13th...

I also bought a handle for the hood, and I have to say that the quality and workmanship on his products were impressing!

PCSAM · Post by **PCSAM** » Sat 16 Mar, 2013 16:01

newly refurbished gen acs type 2 .....

wet dirty day , so not that clean

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Sat 16 Mar, 2013 16:11

Those look really good mister! And a very good bargain from what I gather...

bowei001 · Post by **bowei001** » Sun 17 Mar, 2013 19:24

I didn't buy anything but decided to make a set of jack pads so that I can jack the car up more easily. They will slot into the top of the jack when it's top pad is removed and also into the axle stand when I need to keep the car up on stands for a while. I got fed up with messing about and crawling around underneath (getting too old!)

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Sun 17 Mar, 2013 19:34

I know the feeling...age is a pain in the back! Fortunately I have a very accommodating mechanic who gives me the use of his hoist on a saturday morning if his w/shop allows. Makes for an absolute peasure working under the car. But I like what you've done there...well done!

bowei001 · Post by **bowei001** » Sun 17 Mar, 2013 19:39

Thanks, I have the feeling that they may get used for a twin eared diff conversion in the future (when I can find a suitable diff at a reasonable price).

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Sun 17 Mar, 2013 19:44

seen a couple on eBay for around £ 90 - £100...but if you look on my post on the subject, you will see the part # for the cover...somtimes it's worth checking the strippers for the cover alone...

bowei001 · Post by **bowei001** » Sun 17 Mar, 2013 19:48

I'll be going around some breaker's yards as soon as the weather gets better (if ever).

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Sun 17 Mar, 2013 20:10

...a set of ASC 7mm front wheel spacers...£16.00.....

...and a littl'help from my freinds...

Zed Free · Post by **Zed Free** » Mon 18 Mar, 2013 21:17

New kumho ecsta sport KU39 tyres for the rear. Very similar characteristics and tread patterns to Conti sports. An awful lot better than the perished Dunlops that were on it when I bought it. The fronts are conti sports so they can stay for a while.

Captain · Post by **Captain** » Tue 19 Mar, 2013 08:57

Seat lift kit and a DW bonnet release handle.

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Badman gee · Post by **Badman gee** » Tue 19 Mar, 2013 09:02

Kornknarr wrote:Doug Whalen shift knob. Not for everybody maybe...

Nice gear knob but its a bit modern for the zed.

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Tue 19 Mar, 2013 09:07

Better that using your OEM aerial to tune cats into the local channels...

BladeRunner919 · Post by **BladeRunner919** » Tue 19 Mar, 2013 11:08

Southernboy wrote:seen a couple on eBay for around £ 90 - £100...but if you look on my post on the subject, you will see the part # for the cover...sometimes it's worth checking the strippers for the cover alone...

Strippers, eh? I'm off to Spearmint Rhino to see if they have any Zed parts!

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Tue 19 Mar, 2013 11:17

The part# for the dual ear cover is 1213049....so the diff it attaches to should be able to also fit the diff carrier in your Z3. All the 6cyl z3's have the same 188 diff...the 4's have the 168 diff which is a considerably smaller case than the 188...but the diff carrier in the 4's will accommodate the 188 diffs.

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Tue 19 Mar, 2013 11:25

.....and if you're looking for a 188 diff...it has the added advantage of having a large enough case to accommodate a full LSD....

r100elp · Post by **r100elp** » Tue 19 Mar, 2013 16:09

5 days of ownership so far and the list goes on!
1. Auto Glym convertable kit
2. Grey Gate plastic window restorer
3. A M3 E36 short Gear Knob in leather for £20 only thing wrong is the 6 speed gate logo on it.
4. A trip to the BMW salvaged parts supplyer next week for a drivers door actutator to be fitted.
5. JR Roadster perspex wind deflector.
6. 6 months tax
7. 12 months insurance
8. 2 tanks of fuel
9 And a boat ride accross the Irish sea

Next on the list is a good old oil and filter change followed by 12 months mot!

Oh the joys of ownership .... now would someone please turn up the heat and add a little sunshine