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by saltcoatsbhoy
Fri 08 Jun, 2018 19:09
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted. Rear screen zipper
Replies: 14
Views: 4208

Re: Wanted. Rear screen zipper

Dom,
Sent you an email. Sorry for the mix up.
Jim
by saltcoatsbhoy
Thu 31 May, 2018 20:49
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted. Rear screen zipper
Replies: 14
Views: 4208

Re: Wanted. Rear screen zipper

Hi,
I bought a replacement window with a fitting kit on the forum for £60 about 2 years ago. I haven't used it because I replaced the whole hood. Do you want a couple of pics?
Jim
by saltcoatsbhoy
Sun 25 Feb, 2018 16:18
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Condensation
Replies: 12
Views: 7631

Re: Condensation

Last winter I couldn't even get mine to clear with the heater full on. Then I started to hear the noise of water sloshing about. I mentioned it at my local garage and it was as simple as reaching under the engine compartment to release a drain cover. God knows how long it had been building up. There...
by saltcoatsbhoy
Wed 30 Aug, 2017 15:21
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Z3M Dakar yellow Paris
Replies: 0
Views: 4077

Z3M Dakar yellow Paris

Spotted a near mint example of this splendid car in the window of a showroom at 15 Avenue Rapp in Paris last week. If you are lucky enough to be near the Eiffel tower any time soon check it out. It fair outshone the red Ferrari to its left.
by saltcoatsbhoy
Wed 26 Apr, 2017 19:42
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Inherited Z3
Replies: 24
Views: 8668

Re: Inherited Z3

A bit off topic but could anyone point me to a pic of the drainage holes mentioned above?
by saltcoatsbhoy
Sun 16 Oct, 2016 15:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 411605

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

Replacement hood from Dean at Croyden softtops. Excellent service at a great price. Agree with all the other good reviews. Recommended.
by saltcoatsbhoy
Sun 08 Dec, 2013 00:21
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Lots of Z3 Parts, Panels, box, hard top, interior, alloys
Replies: 44
Views: 8225

Re: Lots of Z3 Parts, Panels, box, hard top, interior, alloy

Well pleased with the cigarette lighter cover.
Cheers Buddy
by saltcoatsbhoy
Tue 07 May, 2013 18:56
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Yellow Z3 Coupe A38 Ripley
Replies: 0
Views: 682

Yellow Z3 Coupe A38 Ripley

Saw this beauty in my rear view mirror on Bank Holiday Monday. Flashed his lights and gave a little wave. Nice guy, nice car. Wished I'd washed mine but he went past too fast to notice. Gave it the full monty this morning. Well, a half monty if truth be told.
by saltcoatsbhoy
Sun 23 Sep, 2012 19:06
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: having a clear out
Replies: 10
Views: 2024

Re: having a clear out

Thanks for the prompt delivery. The one I've got on doesn't have the leather.This is miles better. It'll look great with my extended leather dashboard.
Cheers mate, good luck with the car sale.
by saltcoatsbhoy
Fri 14 Sep, 2012 20:05
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: having a clear out
Replies: 10
Views: 2024

Re: having a clear out

Hi, do you still have the chrome gear stick?
Yours
Jim
by saltcoatsbhoy
Wed 27 Jun, 2012 14:22
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Rear screen replacement
Replies: 11
Views: 2919

Rear screen replacement

I came across this while browsing Gumtree to get the wife a new hoover for her birthday. http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/bmw-z3-rear-plastic-window-screen-replacement-service-250-fitted-12-months-warranty/103404956 Is £250 now the going rate for replacement? If so I might only be able ...
by saltcoatsbhoy
Mon 30 May, 2011 19:16
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Michelin Pilot Sport v Michelin Primacy
Replies: 8
Views: 4544

tires

Graham, I've been using the lower priced Michelin Primacy/ Primacy HP for quite a few yyears and can't fault them for "spirited but sensible" driving. Also, do you still collect the 100 *** number plates? I saw 100 VA on a new Jag coupe in Matlock a few weeks ago. Are you doing the Cat and...
by saltcoatsbhoy
Sun 02 Jan, 2011 22:33
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 leather seats NOW SOLD
Replies: 4
Views: 808

Hi,
If StephenM doesn't want the seats I'd be interested. Carriage isn't a problem for me as I could just drive over from Derbyshire.
by saltcoatsbhoy
Thu 28 Oct, 2010 20:19
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Dakar yellow in Derbyshire
Replies: 0
Views: 496

Dakar yellow in Derbyshire

Saw this Z3 with a 51 plate at Ambergate heading towards the A38 this afternoon.
by saltcoatsbhoy
Sun 26 Sep, 2010 22:58
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Hardwick Hall
Replies: 0
Views: 579

Hardwick Hall

Saw a very tidy red T reg Z3 in the car park at Hardwick Hall this afternoon.
by saltcoatsbhoy
Wed 15 Sep, 2010 20:35
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted - driver's side rear cluster for facelift Z3
Replies: 2
Views: 778

Wanted - driver's side rear cluster for facelift Z3

Metal thing on A38 at Derby - avoided tyres but aforesaid metal object popped up from underneath and smashed small hole in rear cluster. Well gutted as will now have to postpone repair to paint scuffs on front bumper.
Can you help?
by saltcoatsbhoy
Thu 19 Aug, 2010 23:17
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Maybe an odd request.
Replies: 6
Views: 918

Robert, thanks for the expanded drawing. When I locked the door with the key last week I heard the sound of a small piece of metal dropping inside the door. Then the lock barrel seemed to be turning right or left when the key. It still locks okay but I guess it is one of the nuts shown on the drawin...
by saltcoatsbhoy
Tue 27 Jul, 2010 21:21
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Alarm on my 2000 Z3 help
Replies: 7
Views: 1093

Alarm

Mine goes off every time a taxi goes past. Not too popular with the neighbours!
Hey ho!
by saltcoatsbhoy
Tue 20 Apr, 2010 21:11
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Topaz Z3 on holiday.
Replies: 2
Views: 870

Topaz Z3 on holiday.

First attempt at posting a photo!

Image
by saltcoatsbhoy
Sun 11 Apr, 2010 19:59
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: York Cruise 10th April '10 - post photos here
Replies: 71
Views: 9685

Cheers to Pingu for making sure nobody in the "slow" group nodded off on the way round. Double cheers to all the other organisers for a great
day out.
by saltcoatsbhoy
Mon 29 Mar, 2010 21:14
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Z3 Coupe, Derby
Replies: 0
Views: 437

Z3 Coupe, Derby

Silver Z3 coupe - M66 *** - spotted near Alvaston at teatime tonight.
by saltcoatsbhoy
Sun 19 Jul, 2009 21:34
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Pics of my Z3M
Replies: 35
Views: 5075

150 Mph

Kolgan, I hope you didn't take your hands off the steering wheel when you took the 150 MPH picture!
by saltcoatsbhoy
Sun 31 May, 2009 21:19
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Sherwood Forest
Replies: 0
Views: 487

Sherwood Forest

Plenty of Z3s around the Notts/Derbyshire border today. Parked beside a silver 2.8, with 17 inch wheels and a nice personalised plate ***ANN, at the visitor centre at Edwinstowe then on the road back through Mansfield Woodhouse got a wave at the traffic lights from another silver Z3. The sunshine se...
by saltcoatsbhoy
Sat 25 Apr, 2009 15:23
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: saltcoatsbhoy spotted friday night
Replies: 1
Views: 673

Yeah, that was me. You were nipping along pretty quick so I only saw you in my rear view mirror. Top down is mandatory during the hours of daylight - except when it is raining obviously. I've been trying for ages to get on the spotted pages, cheers!
by saltcoatsbhoy
Thu 19 Feb, 2009 21:02
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: stupid question
Replies: 47
Views: 3520

I'm with ajones13 on this, moldmcdohl didn't ask "Where do I put the fluids?" If memory serves me right, after one of my first posts, albeit in a poor attempt at humour, Estocks told me to "wind my neck in, don't have a go at a well respected poster, etc etc. Cheers Estocks!
by saltcoatsbhoy
Tue 24 Jun, 2008 20:02
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Blue M Roadster Poynton to Whaley Bridge
Replies: 0
Views: 582

Blue M Roadster Poynton to Whaley Bridge

Followed this car on the above road early this evening. The car was driven by a blonde lady with long hair. A very interesting personalised numberplate suggested the car was local to Derbyshire.
by saltcoatsbhoy
Tue 29 May, 2007 21:51
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: BMW Z3 car cover
Replies: 6
Views: 1744

I bought one from these guys and can't fault it:
Specialised Car covers
Concourse House
Main St
Burley in Wharefedale
Yorkshire
LS29 7JP
Tel 01943 864646
by saltcoatsbhoy
Wed 23 May, 2007 21:05
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Nottingham Z3s
Replies: 1
Views: 662

As Tommy Cooper might have said, "No hair, just a red head!"
by saltcoatsbhoy
Wed 23 May, 2007 21:03
Forum: Performance
Topic: Radiator
Replies: 4
Views: 1058

Radiator

How much can you expect to have to top up the radiator in a 1.9? I had a new rad fitted at Xmas and am regularly topping the water level up. Where should I be looking for a leak -apart from underneath?
by saltcoatsbhoy
Wed 23 May, 2007 20:48
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Cleaning chrome tips
Replies: 13
Views: 2222

I put a chrome tailpipe from Designerbeema on when I bought my car last July and the only bit that is slightly tarnished is the bottom lip. I use steel wool (brillo pad) with silver polish to rub off the carbon and just buff up the rest as described above. Every week is the key. It does set the car ...
by saltcoatsbhoy
Wed 23 May, 2007 20:33
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Peak (camera) District
Replies: 9
Views: 2000

Re Speeding helicopter Trickyb, you may well laugh. I'm paying for the f***ing thing via my rates. Also, my only speeding ticket (to present) suggested I had driven through a built up area in the centre of matlock past a busy crossroads, at 37 mph. I was horrified at my apparent loss of control unti...
by saltcoatsbhoy
Mon 30 Apr, 2007 18:56
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: New wheels for old
Replies: 7
Views: 1010

New wheels for old

Is it just me or might these be the same wheels that were on my 97 1.9 Z3?
by saltcoatsbhoy
Thu 29 Mar, 2007 21:39
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: The Italian Job
Replies: 34
Views: 2469

Muppet, a single word response isn't conducive to getting a thread started but since you took the trouble to reply, I've just watched it again on the Sky+. As Charlize Theron and the gang drive up to Ed's mansion one of the boys notices an Aston Martin Vanquish. But ... after Charlize leaves, when s...
by saltcoatsbhoy
Thu 29 Mar, 2007 20:35
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: MOT Advisory Notice
Replies: 8
Views: 1020

Mike, cheers for that, I neglected to say £220 worth of Michelin pilot tyres were required before said MOT certificate was issued. Will probably get the ball joints done at next service. I'll be in Lyon next week on business but not in the Z3, letting the train take the strain. How far are you from ...
by saltcoatsbhoy
Thu 29 Mar, 2007 20:25
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Brother can't drive
Replies: 18
Views: 1554

Rob, is that a reference to Eddie Griffin's race?
by saltcoatsbhoy
Thu 29 Mar, 2007 20:12
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: The Italian Job
Replies: 34
Views: 2469

The Italian Job

Did anyone spot a grey Z3 driven byEdward Norton in the remake of the Italian Job on tv last night?
by saltcoatsbhoy
Thu 29 Mar, 2007 20:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: MOT Advisory Notice
Replies: 8
Views: 1020

MOT Advisory Notice

My 2001 registered 1.9 has just passed its MOT but the following advisory items were added: 001 Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel 002 Slight movement in o/s & n/s bottom ball joint housing Anything here to prevent me tearing round bends like a bat out of hell? Inspe...
by saltcoatsbhoy
Wed 28 Mar, 2007 21:27
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: My Z3
Replies: 28
Views: 6049

Spokey et al - I stand suitably corrected. However, two Sundays ago I was giving it a blast round a few B roads in the Matlock area when i was assailed by a fierce hailstorm. Normally rain doesn't settle on the dashboard if you're going fast enough but the passenger seat was beginning to turn white....
by saltcoatsbhoy
Wed 28 Mar, 2007 21:24
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: My Z3
Replies: 28
Views: 6049

Spokey et al - I stand suitably corrected. However, two Sundays ago I was giving it a blast round a few B roads in the Matlock area when i was assailed by a fierce hailstorm. Normally rain doesn't settle on the dashboard if you're going fast enough but the passenger seat was beginning to turn white....
by saltcoatsbhoy
Wed 28 Mar, 2007 20:34
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: My Z3
Replies: 28
Views: 6049

DJT, no disrespect but I can't believe you haven't had the hood down yet. My Z3 doesn't have an exterior temp display so the rule of thumb is - sun shining - roof down. I drove from Matlock to Buxton in November in shirt sleeves with the top down. The heater offers two choices, legs warm or arms war...
by saltcoatsbhoy
Sun 18 Mar, 2007 23:14
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: withdrawn rant
Replies: 16
Views: 1532

RobertT/Oxford-Gruen11, Sunday's my favourite day for a blast. The zed only does a few miles a day Mon - Fri, unless I can commandeer it, so it needs a run at the weekend. Derbyshire's B roads are just the job on a Sunday morning. Not to pleased to find myself on an unclassified road at 15 mph tho'....
by saltcoatsbhoy
Sat 17 Mar, 2007 21:09
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Pre-Facelift Silver (2.8 i think) with colour coded hard top
Replies: 5
Views: 950

StraightSix,
I've seen one or two with the first 2 letters as initials then the Z with an R and then 2 digits eg JC Z3 69.
by saltcoatsbhoy
Sat 17 Mar, 2007 20:52
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Aldi Sat Nav System
Replies: 27
Views: 2258

Pingu,
Your Satnav route to Scotland is obviously programmed to take you past every Aldi store in England. Remember, you can never have too many socket sets! Happy shopping.
by saltcoatsbhoy
Tue 13 Mar, 2007 19:33
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Day out on Exmoor, a few pics.....
Replies: 8
Views: 3331

Have you ever had any hassle from the boys in blue abot the spacing on the plates?
by saltcoatsbhoy
Sun 11 Mar, 2007 22:18
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Overheating or thermister problem?
Replies: 19
Views: 1132

Don't want to be a prophet of doom but the same thing happened to me last August. Did the same as you to rectify the fault. When I took the car in to get brake fluid and coolant changed a month or two later spannerman detected anti freeze dripping at the bottom of the radiator. I believe you can tes...
by saltcoatsbhoy
Fri 09 Mar, 2007 20:56
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Anyone Recommend a Paint Repairer in Notts / Derbys Area?
Replies: 10
Views: 1063

Sundaydriver,
The best body shop I've used in Derbyshire is Autobodies(Matlock)Limited, DE4 5ND, Tel 01629 56137. The boss is a good guy called david wood.
by saltcoatsbhoy
Tue 06 Mar, 2007 22:56
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Let's drive better
Replies: 23
Views: 2856

Rob says If the test was improved, and harder, then a raised limit would be sensible. Something along the French style of 80 in the dry and 60 in the wet. I haven't driven in France for 3 or 4 years but as I recall the limits were 130km dry and 110 wet. Not quite 60 mph in the wet Rob. Also, in the ...
by saltcoatsbhoy
Mon 05 Mar, 2007 22:34
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: black Z3m coupe
Replies: 4
Views: 863

There is a funeral director in Matlock who drives a black Porsche with personalised plates - no, not 911 RIP. I don't think he uses it at work tho'.
by saltcoatsbhoy
Thu 01 Mar, 2007 20:35
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Brake fluid clock on
Replies: 28
Views: 1479

GarytheFish,
I trust you didn't take them up on that price. I had a radiator fitted for £220 just before xmas - parts made in the USA.
by saltcoatsbhoy
Sun 25 Feb, 2007 21:53
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Hypothetical Question
Replies: 9
Views: 961

Cheers for that. Hasn't cheered me up tho'. Would sooner have spent £100 on a strut brace. Maybe it'll turn up.