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All but the most important trunk roads are blocked with compacted ice and snow not much new there just like every where else. However temperatures of -17 C have been recorded in Lampeter just down the road. I live just half a mile from such a trunk but it is impassable at times. Has anyone tried Wei...

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I took mine to BMW, £250 about 2yrs ago. Normal £20 tracking just doesn't work. Although have now I found an indie that can do it for less than half that. Having said that the handling was so much better and there have been no signs of irregular ware since. Apart from the fact that I get about 8000 ...

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I am really sorry Terry, I’ve been there, 25yrs and two children in college. I know, you probably don’t want to hear this but you need to sort yourself financially. If you have a joint mortgage you will still be liable for any arrears if it does occur and any unsecured loans held by either of you co...

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The pleasure never diminishes with the years. Once smitten always……………………….

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I only use my soft top during June July and August. I reproof it just before replacing the hard top. I do that in the hope that the fabric will repel moisture during the months that it is stowed away. One note of caution do not use a spray re-proofer, I spent a long time polishing it off the body wo...

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Making a gear gaiter in leather is quite a challenge, if you are going to do it your self I would be interested progress reports and pics

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Me too!! Who's going to do the sewing?

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Robert T wrote: The only trouble is, Terry, that you have to bed the new pads in, which involves driving the car.

Cheers R.

Well we certainly won't want to that, so I think we,d better stick with the old ones.

best wishes

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Andy Mckee

great!!!!! and what alot hits, amazing

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the auto cut off didn't work on the pump I was using and my shoes were doused in petrol.
they coughed up £85 for a new pair.

icarus

An all electric Z2 would be my ideal roadster. The looks have the

although the headlights look a little sharl like and a little over aggressive.

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Good News! When it was on the lift you could see that the anti-roll bar had come out of its housing. Two minutes and it was back in its housing and a couple of twist of a wrench and I backing the Z off the lift and driving away.

Couldn’t believe my luck! The noise was quite bad!

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good point

The first part was a description of the fault and the second its probable cause and somewhere in the middle is a request for a possible reason. I'm taking it to my local garage tomorrow.

The roads around here are terrible at the moment even new sections are loosing their surface.

icarus

Back near side grinding metal on metal squeak at low speeds going over bumps? Gave it a right thrashing over the weekend with a heavy load in the back

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I really enjoyed the photos of your visit to BMW. Thank for sharing them with us. I found this car particularly striking. The radiator grills, side vents and small rounded cabin are aspects of design development that can be seen in evolution of Z3 of to day. I’m fascinated by the way in which BMW as...

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Someone tailgating you while talking on a mobile, everything else I can deal with.

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stu wrote:Stewart, what were you doing in Florence?

Was it a Brit car?

It was a RHD. We were on half term hols and combined it with a visit to my son, who lives in Fiesole. Apart form one day of rain it was so hot!

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badboyblue wrote:
icarus wrote:It was dark and raining about 6pm last Wednesday and we were enjoying an apitizer before dinner. A silver pre face lift just like mine.
Eh??

C

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It was dark and raining about 6pm last Wednesday and we were enjoying an apitizer before dinner. A silver pre face lift just like mine.

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go with flow .............................. have a nice weekene Rob I think I might join you with a couple of tinnies when I get out of the mad house

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I take my Z to a local body shop that specialises in leaks. You wouldn’t believe how many brand new expensive marks they work on for local dealers. They introduced some compressed air inflating the rubber surround on the door frame though an existing hole at the top. It worked a treat, they reset th...

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There's more than a touch of Deja vu about your situation. The trouble is not even BMW recommend replacing the whole system but that's effictively what I had to do over a 2yr period. Everybody wants to pick off the easy jobs first, but there a strange kind to logic to the way in which all the differ...

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It happened to me when the hood was resprayed. They asjusted the mounts there and then but a little gap can open between the hood and the door. You are right to be anoyed its a 2 minute job.

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I wouldn't ride around in it, but hay what the ................

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My boot brake light didn't work because the sockets were coroded from a leaking brake light gasket.

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It needs more black shapes on the nose to connect with designs down the side nice result though

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I admire your determination, yea well worth it. I'm totally unmachanically minded but that thing at 2 o'clock from the star fish shaped black thing does't have a top on it and I know it was the subject of much attention of a recent set of postings

keep up the good work!!!

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garythefish wrote:MoT next week and if she passes then that has to be sent to DVLA withother import papers for a Registration Number to be issued

mmmmmmmmmmm exciting times!

any ideas for a number plate gary?

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This is another take on a similar theme, falling prices. There were five Z3 owners in my locality until a couple of months ago now there are 2 myself included. Most site fuel costs the principal reason although lurking in the background is suspicion that repair and maintenance might play a part. The...

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It looks painful to me.

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You were well up to the job, Gary and obviously glad to get it home.

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The car's definitely the star. Great detailing Tim! I'll try some of those techniques out for sure.

How do you how did you get the engine bay to look so good as well, it really is the icing on the cake!

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What kind of routine ( how long and how often) and what kind of cleaning products ( cloths and chemicals ) do you use?

I'm so impressed Tim I want one like that!

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I’ll be asking my local indie to do an oil change soon, down to two lights. What else should I ask him to do?

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ummmm ive got 5, 3 are 100% bmw2 metal ones ad a black plastic one,that must be to copy from,them i have 2 which fit which are stampted,META SYSTEM,think thats a thathum one alarm system as the red card has meta system on it and a code number and then 2 little block like ones that i think fit under...

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I’m sure I’ll be contradicted but alarm problems are so difficult to sort out. I am certain there must be many cherished cars of a certain age out there that are just dead locked and not disabled. Unexplained triggering of the alarm is definitely one of the sensors but which one? It would be good to...

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A quick search reveals many postings on the alarm. This is my story. I bought my Z two years ago. The vendor, (to borrow a term from the housing market) showed me how to turn off the alarm after I had handed over the money. I was a little concerned, but………………………………… The car could be locked and disab...

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The very one.

In fact just like the one I used to wear!

Enjoy the car when it arrives, I'm looking forward to seeing it

best wishes
Stewart

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Congratulations Gary! Its seems incredible that you have bought a car in America and had it shipped over.

gob smacked !!!!!!!!!! without a doubt.

What a bout buying one of those Starsky woolen wraps to go with it?

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I found being offered 3K for my Z3 very liberating. It made me re-examine what I have got. The best drive ever, the best condition ever and the best style ever. I test drove every thing within my budget twice over and came to a Z3 late in the process and was immediately smitten It has one piece of c...

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I was offered £3000 in part exchange this morning based on a projected private sale of £4000 ouch!

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I had the same problem after I pranged the side door and had it replaced. When I got it back it wouldn't lock in the same way you have described.

I took it back to the body shop and the guy put his finger into the lock on the body and twiddled and its worked perfectly ever since.

strange but true

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I dont know about looking better, just gives the car another look :D http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c303/garythefish/hardtop006a.jpg I just love that shot Gary! Any excuse to post it and I don't blame you. Returning to the thread, It's like owning two cars but the hard top in summer is guarantee...

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You should keep both hands on the wheel and this can be achieved by putting your right elbow on the car door rest while maintaining your grip on the steering wheel. I suppose that might not be possible for most, as I am quite small.

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I find it hard to accept that BMW or any car manufacturer can be so open minded about design and innovation. They are certainly leading, can you imagine how much customer resistance they would have to overcome? It better be good.

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doclip wrote:[pref blonde like my SWMBO]

What's a SWEMBO?

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The most significant improvement to the Z in two years of motoring, it ranks higher than anything I’ve done, higher than replacing the oxygen sensor and a new set of tyres but at £174 I suppose it’s not cheap. Included in the job was alignment of the suspension and front axle. Has anyone tried it as...

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Well worth the wait. Its really nice. Thanks for going to all that effort

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nice shots rob, some great cars.

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Has anybody seen this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9beQh1yH5uU

I've have such a strong affinity with the dog, I know exactly how he feels!

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