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by ribs
Mon 11 Jun, 2012 21:45
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: RX8 to Z3
Replies: 7
Views: 1819

Re: RX8 to Z3

Hi... just got shot of my RX-8 too, part exchanged against a brand new 3 series saloon sport (what a car that is.... smooth!!), I've had my Z3 for a few years now. The two cars are totally different, but you won't be disappointed. Did you notice any symptoms with your RX-8? All of a sudden mine deve...
by ribs
Sun 22 Jan, 2012 14:43
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: New 3 Series Saloon
Replies: 0
Views: 348

New 3 Series Saloon

Had a sneak peak at the new 3 series saloon yesterday at my local $tealers and it looks a lot better in real life than it does in pictures. This was a 320d Sport in Melbourne Red. The one on show of cause had about 10k of extras fitted but I still think the standard OTR Sport model would like pretty...
by ribs
Fri 21 Jan, 2011 22:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Steering wheel refurb
Replies: 10
Views: 1396

Steering wheel refurb

Wasn't quite sure where to post this... Many who attended the BMW Show at Santapod last year will have come across Jack Mizerski from http://royalsteeringwheels.com/ , a chap that refurbishes steering wheels, for those who didn't I thought I'd post some pics. I had mine recovered with padded black l...
by ribs
Sun 09 Jan, 2011 16:44
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: what a grey world we live in
Replies: 13
Views: 838

what a grey world we live in

Took a trip to my local dealers today.. just browsing. Parked up and went for a wonder. On turning back towards the car I was struck by the lack of colour in the cars on offer. Lots of whites, silvers, greys and blacks. My Bright Red 11 Zed stood out like a sore thumb!!.... or red rose amounst thorn...
by ribs
Sat 02 Oct, 2010 20:29
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: A new friend for my Z3........
Replies: 1
Views: 499

A new friend for my Z3........

Bought and new car last week... got fed up with the Vectra SRI and wanted something as a daily work drive that I enjoyed driving. I hate the feeling of disappointment when there is more than me and one other going somewhere so I can't take the Zed or when we know we are going to buy something thats ...
by ribs
Thu 23 Sep, 2010 09:58
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: New Steering Wheel
Replies: 0
Views: 473

New Steering Wheel

When at Santapod last weekend I met Jack Mizerski. He has a steering wheel refurbishing business and, from what I saw does a great job. There was only one problem. My Z3 was built in Oct 2000 and has a "E46'ish" steering wheel with the two forks at the bottom. It has a slip ring on the bac...
by ribs
Mon 20 Sep, 2010 22:45
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: BMW Show, Santa Pod, Sun 19/9/10 *UPDATE - 18/09/10*
Replies: 197
Views: 40853

Thanks Ian... the meet just gets better every year. Met some really nice fellow Zedders and had a great laugh.

Pics to follow...

Looking at that BMWshow pic, looks like we're famous Ian :D

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by ribs
Mon 06 Sep, 2010 09:09
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Front Fogs
Replies: 3
Views: 645

Hi Dave.... see my post below, its one of the first things I did after buying the car.


http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... highlight=


Hope it helps.

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by ribs
Fri 27 Aug, 2010 17:28
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: BMW Show, Santa Pod, Sun 19/9/10 *UPDATE - 18/09/10*
Replies: 197
Views: 40853

24!!! myredzed you've done well this year...........

Next year they'll have to call it the ZED Show :D

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by ribs
Fri 25 Jun, 2010 22:07
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: [For Sale] Black Tonneau Cover and Mats (Ebay)
Replies: 6
Views: 878

The mats are not OEM mats, simply a good quality replacement.
Then why does it say "Manufacturer : BMW" in the listing.... is this not false representation??
by ribs
Fri 25 Jun, 2010 19:59
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What are your thoughts on a black rear end?
Replies: 23
Views: 1752

mmmmm thanks for all your thoughts. I'm still undecided, maybe the best thing is to get something knocked up in vinyl and see if it grows on me. http://homepage.ntlworld.com/d.a.kirkwood/images/Z3/Black%20backs.JPG oh... one more thought... carbon fibre?? http://homepage.ntlworld.com/d.a.kirkwood/im...
by ribs
Fri 25 Jun, 2010 06:46
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Plastic Hardtop Z3
Replies: 8
Views: 2377

The OEM hard top is metal..... and weighs a ton!!! FG or plastic sounds a great ideal.

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by ribs
Thu 24 Jun, 2010 22:23
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What are your thoughts on a black rear end?
Replies: 23
Views: 1752

For seasurfer..... made gif using Jasc Animation Shop, posted to my web site and used the 'Img' function on here to point to the gif's URL. For snoops........ http://homepage.ntlworld.com/d.a.kirkwood/images/Z3/DSC_0007b2%20small.JPG http://homepage.ntlworld.com/d.a.kirkwood/images/Z3/DSC_0007b4%20s...
by ribs
Thu 24 Jun, 2010 21:17
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What are your thoughts on a black rear end?
Replies: 23
Views: 1752

What are your thoughts on a black rear end?

I have already had a my little 1.9 exhaust tip changed to something more befitting the kudos of the Z3. Now I'm wondering whether to go for the black mid section as sported on the 1 series and new 3 series M coupes. Hopefully the gif below will give the gist. What are the thoughts of the masses?? ht...
by ribs
Thu 24 Jun, 2010 21:06
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Chrome roll bar/hoops
Replies: 9
Views: 945

I've got the "pseudo" bars fitted to mine... from ebay (US).

Easy to fit... see here:
http://www.mz3.net/articles/237.html

.. and here ...
http://www.mz3.net/articles/165.html

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by ribs
Thu 24 Jun, 2010 20:04
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Chrome roll bar/hoops
Replies: 9
Views: 945

Jontt beat me to it....................
by ribs
Thu 24 Jun, 2010 20:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Chrome roll bar/hoops
Replies: 9
Views: 945

hi... have you roll hoops fitted already, standard black ones? If so removing them and fitting chrome (or actually polished stainless steel) ones is easy. If not its a bigger job and you need some trim..... this link might help. http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3439&highlight=hoops...
by ribs
Sun 20 Jun, 2010 20:29
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Bedfordshire Meet, Cruise and Display
Replies: 1
Views: 1280

Bedfordshire Meet, Cruise and Display

Hi post previously posted in 'Event/Cruise Aftermaths' but it isn't past tense... this may explain why not many responses.......... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- y village Bromham, just outside Bedford, is having its annual show on 11th July. ...
by ribs
Sun 20 Jun, 2010 20:15
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: [For Sale] Black Tonneau Cover and Mats (Ebay)
Replies: 6
Views: 878

OK great... i'll keep an eye on them then, thanks.

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by ribs
Sun 20 Jun, 2010 19:52
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Bedfordshire village cruise and display
Replies: 7
Views: 2599

Just bring the post to everyones attention. Any more takers?... the day is fast approaching.

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by ribs
Sun 20 Jun, 2010 19:47
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: [For Sale] Black Tonneau Cover and Mats (Ebay)
Replies: 6
Views: 878

Hi..

Are mats as shown in the pic on ebay, i.e. with blue edging??

Looking for a new set, but blue edging will not go I fear.

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by ribs
Sat 19 Jun, 2010 19:52
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: air mass sensor help wanted
Replies: 1
Views: 595

mmmm shouldn't need "reprogramming". Is you engine management light on? Double check you have the right part and I know this sound ridiculous, but was there any packaging material in it? Also check all air seals, you might be getting some unmetered air. http://homepage.ntlworld.com/d.a.kir...
by ribs
Sat 19 Jun, 2010 19:46
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: New Radiator Required
Replies: 5
Views: 734

Had to change my radiator about 2 months ago. I too had a problem with the bottom seal on the expansion tank. You can remove the expansion tank by levering straight upwards. Leave the cap on and lever it with a large screw driver under the cap (remove the 2 screws and black plastic top cover 1st of ...
by ribs
Thu 10 Jun, 2010 21:04
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: z3 seats
Replies: 4
Views: 974

Hi.. more info would be good. Leather? Colour? Pic even.
by ribs
Sun 06 Jun, 2010 10:07
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Magnetic Stoneguards (black)
Replies: 197
Views: 25584

I was surprised how good they looked on my car, now I don't want to take them off. Just worry a bit about getting them nicked.

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by ribs
Wed 02 Jun, 2010 19:29
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Bedfordshire village cruise and display
Replies: 7
Views: 2599

Indizee.... be good to see yer.
Burmagirl might come and I know peterandjenny from MK where asking if there are any local meets... I 'll PM a few people.... lets have a party :D


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by ribs
Tue 01 Jun, 2010 21:32
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Bedfordshire village cruise and display
Replies: 7
Views: 2599

Bedfordshire village cruise and display

My village Bromham, just outside Bedford, is having its annual show on 11th July. This year, as the last 3 years, they are going to have a Classic and Sports car run. It involves a 40ish mile run with refreshments on the way. At the end of the run the cars are displayed on the village green with a p...
by ribs
Tue 25 May, 2010 21:46
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: I'm not mad.
Replies: 5
Views: 923

I've been flashing black Saabs for ages when I'm driving in my Zed and guess what....... I get weird looks too!!!! :shock:

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by ribs
Tue 25 May, 2010 19:09
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 bits clear out going cheap
Replies: 13
Views: 1963

Peter, Jenny thanks very much, nice to meet you and your new Zed.

Hope to meet up again soon.

Ribs

(P.S. Got home and they are still on the car :D )
by ribs
Tue 25 May, 2010 15:07
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 bits clear out going cheap
Replies: 13
Views: 1963

Great.. now OK, thanks
by ribs
Tue 25 May, 2010 14:58
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 bits clear out going cheap
Replies: 13
Views: 1963

Hi.. can't seem to get to the slide show on photobucket.

I sit my Safari or a problem elsewhere?
by ribs
Thu 13 May, 2010 21:45
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Aerial on ebay not OEM advise please (link)
Replies: 18
Views: 2013

Its the same OEM part on all Z3s according to RealOEM http://www.realoem.com/bmw/partxref.do?part=65218375160&showus=&showeur=on&series=Z3 So it goes that an aftermarket aerial that fits a Z3 should fit all Z3s, if you get my drift. http://homepage.ntlworld.com/d.a.kirkwood/images/Z3/sma...
by ribs
Thu 13 May, 2010 21:38
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: wiper blades
Replies: 5
Views: 781

probably..
likely..
surely..
definitely..

BMW garage you say!! :shock:
I wouldn't take it there again :roll:

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by ribs
Thu 13 May, 2010 21:30
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Z3 and Z4 today
Replies: 2
Views: 679

Damn indizee that was me!! :shock:

In the red Z3... praying it wasn't going to rain :D
Nice to be noticed, I wasn't speeding was I?? :(

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by ribs
Thu 13 May, 2010 21:23
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Aerial on ebay not OEM advise please (link)
Replies: 18
Views: 2013

sorry... meant not the one in the link at the top... on ebay.. wouldn't get that one, not sure what the Honda one looks like.

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by ribs
Wed 12 May, 2010 19:49
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Aerial on ebay not OEM advise please (link)
Replies: 18
Views: 2013

Don't buy it, far too expensive and you will have nothing by problems. The standard stubby ones at Halfords fit if you don't want to buy an OEM one.

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by ribs
Tue 06 Apr, 2010 19:09
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Carsoft 171 fault, fuel trim FIXED
Replies: 2
Views: 1065

Carsoft 171 fault, fuel trim FIXED

For the last year and a half (atleast) I have had the amber check engine light lit. It didn't seem to effect the running of the car and was more annoying than anything else. I was worried to start with, of cause, and had my local dealer look at it twice. On both occasions they charged me £75ish for ...
by ribs
Sat 10 Oct, 2009 20:56
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Diagnostic kit
Replies: 65
Views: 5629

Did anyone get a manual explaining the codes with their kit. All I got was the manual that comes as part of the software, and that mentions nothing about possible errors and their meanings/possible fixes.

If anyone has a manual, any chance of a copy??
by ribs
Fri 09 Oct, 2009 12:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Clutch Judder
Replies: 6
Views: 901

np... let us know how you get on.
by ribs
Thu 08 Oct, 2009 19:05
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Clutch Judder
Replies: 6
Views: 901

imc... I have a simular problem, I don't think its clutch though, see this post..

http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... highlight=
by ribs
Sat 03 Oct, 2009 09:49
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: air filter question
Replies: 2
Views: 670

NO .. not OK to run like this :shock: You need to put some sort of filter on it, you can buy small breather filters like the one I have fitted in the pic below, from any performance retailer... or even Halfords at a push. http://homepage.ntlworld.com/d.a.kirkwood/images/Z3/Air%20Box/Photo0052%20smal...
by ribs
Thu 24 Sep, 2009 07:54
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Ultimate BMW Show, Santa Pod, Sunday 20 September 2009
Replies: 108
Views: 24443

Great pics myredzed, heres somemore, dont worry I didn't include the one of you :D http://homepage.ntlworld.com/d.a.kirkwood/images/Z3/SantaPod%2009/DSC_1265a.JPG http://homepage.ntlworld.com/d.a.kirkwood/images/Z3/SantaPod%2009/DSC_1243a.JPG http://homepage.ntlworld.com/d.a.kirkwood/images/Z3/Santa...
by ribs
Mon 21 Sep, 2009 08:14
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Ultimate BMW Show, Santa Pod, Sunday 20 September 2009
Replies: 108
Views: 24443

1st pic, just to wet your appetite........ look at that sky!!! :D

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by ribs
Sun 20 Sep, 2009 22:13
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Ultimate BMW Show, Santa Pod, Sunday 20 September 2009
Replies: 108
Views: 24443

What a glorious day, thanks for organising a great day myredzed.... we must of been there atleast seven hours and not one complaint from my 12 year old daughter!! :shock: .... she went straight to sleep when she got home though, too much fresh air.. or methanol and nitrous oxide :D Thanks again http...
by ribs
Fri 18 Sep, 2009 10:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: How to remove spring nuts from bumper insert?
Replies: 2
Views: 512

How to remove spring nuts from bumper insert?

Hi, does anyone know how to remove the spring nuts from the plastic pins holding the front bumper insert on? .. these things http://www.rmeuropean.com/Part-Number/Spring-Nut-__64111364257_GEN_E095124A.aspx I want to replace the plastic bumper insert .. item on here 9.... http://homepage.ntlworld.com...
by ribs
Tue 15 Sep, 2009 11:47
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What engine is the 1.8?
Replies: 6
Views: 1344

Ho ho ho ... that old chestnut :shock: Get ready to duck when the comments start coming in!! Just stick to your guns 1. you love your 1.8 2. no, you do not want to sell it and a get a 3.0 3. you just want a little more power, although you love the car anyway. Good luck (and if you find out how to ge...
by ribs
Fri 04 Sep, 2009 07:35
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Joy is BMW ad - no z3?
Replies: 8
Views: 1359

it makes me soooo mad :shake: compare the curves of the 507 and the Z3, notice something simular going on with the lines around the rear arches? The Z8 too.... flowing curves, graceful. I think these are the lines that sell roadsters, something the Z4 was lacking with its sliderule styling. Now, tak...
by ribs
Fri 04 Sep, 2009 07:22
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Z1 featured in new Joy BMW Advert!
Replies: 10
Views: 1771

mmmmm... 507, Z1, Z8, Z4 .... isn't there something missing here??
what is it with BMWs black-sheep approach to the Z3!

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by ribs
Fri 28 Aug, 2009 10:48
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Ultimate BMW Show, Santa Pod, Sunday 20 September 2009
Replies: 108
Views: 24443

Saturday is an open public track day... all types of chav boy racers. Sunday is the BMW Show... only refined boy racers in BMWs allowed :D I would stongly suggest coming on the Sunday, and pay for it through 'myredzed' so we can get a club stand sorted.. that way you have somewhere safe to park :D L...
by ribs
Thu 27 Aug, 2009 18:46
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Ultimate BMW Show, Santa Pod, Sunday 20 September 2009
Replies: 108
Views: 24443

No... Sundays fine...!! :P

myredzed.. sign him up :D do we still need two more?

mark... maybe pm myredzed and he'll give you the details.

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