Also just noticed I joined in 2007
wow ... that's a few years ago, that's gone quick
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- Thu 17 Mar, 2016 17:35
- Forum: New to zroadster.net?
- Topic: Back online
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3522
- Thu 17 Mar, 2016 17:34
- Forum: New to zroadster.net?
- Topic: Back online
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3522
Re: Back online
Hello
That would be a good idea, as I have also owned 3 Z4M roadsters as well plus with the current 35is I could do a brief summary on them all
regards
That would be a good idea, as I have also owned 3 Z4M roadsters as well plus with the current 35is I could do a brief summary on them all
regards
- Thu 17 Mar, 2016 09:15
- Forum: New to zroadster.net?
- Topic: Back online
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3522
Back online
Hello Just reintroducing my self after a long absence ... user name is S54JAMES I used to own the 03 plate Z3M roadster (S54 engine) have been ill for a few years with Graves disease (over active thyroid) so had a radio active drink etc but now my dosage for Thyoxerine is ok .. so thought I would ge...
- Tue 20 Sep, 2011 08:06
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Z3M Roadster or Coupe (S54) wanted
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1345
- Mon 07 Mar, 2011 14:03
- Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
- Topic: Sticky Steering
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6812
Hi Thanks for the response, I thought as much. The only Z4 that have non servo assist steering are the M models. I am a fully qulaified electrical control engineer, and after hours / days of research its looks like the moto asist assembly is to blame. Some say the units are not lubricated correctly ...
- Sun 06 Mar, 2011 20:44
- Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
- Topic: Sticky Steering
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6812
sticky steering
Hi I just wondered if you solved your problem? as I have just purchased a 2005 model that has only done 24000 miles. Its a 3.0i se fully optioned. This now is showing the same problem after a long drive, a slight resistance when you move the steering for small corrections etc. I have owned the follo...
- Sun 15 Aug, 2010 17:44
- Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
- Topic: Sticky Steering
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6812
- Sun 18 Jul, 2010 08:52
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: S54 Mroadster for sale (03 plate 27000 miles) + hardtop
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4293
z3m now sold
Hi All
Just a few lines that the S54 sold today, a trader from Yorkshire purchased it for his wife.
It went for £14000
not bad in todays climate
it has been nice talking to you all ....
Signing out and back into my corvettes where my heart is ...
best regards
Nick
Just a few lines that the S54 sold today, a trader from Yorkshire purchased it for his wife.
It went for £14000
not bad in todays climate
it has been nice talking to you all ....
Signing out and back into my corvettes where my heart is ...
best regards
Nick
- Sat 10 Jul, 2010 08:15
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: S54 Mroadster for sale (03 plate 27000 miles) + hardtop
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4293
Hi Again Just a update, the wheels have just been refurbished in the original shadow chrome paint look as good as new. Current mileage is now 28000 and I may change the oil this month as well. Also the car is on ebay? but to be honest I dont know why I bother as I get offers of £8000 for her!! regar...
- Sat 10 Jul, 2010 08:09
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: M Roadster or possibly a 3.0
- Replies: 2
- Views: 647
- Sat 03 Jul, 2010 13:03
- Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
- Topic: Bimmerflex - this sunday 4th July
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3666
- Tue 29 Jun, 2010 20:27
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: S54 Mroadster for sale (03 plate 27000 miles) + hardtop
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4293
Price Reduction
Hi
Price now reduced to 14495
regards
Nick
Price now reduced to 14495
regards
Nick
- Sat 26 Jun, 2010 14:38
- Forum: Z4M roadster and Z4m coupé
- Topic: z4m headlights
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4743
- Thu 24 Jun, 2010 16:52
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: S54 Mroadster for sale (03 plate 27000 miles) + hardtop
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4293
- Sun 30 May, 2010 14:57
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: S54 Mroadster for sale (03 plate 27000 miles) + hardtop
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4293
- Sat 15 May, 2010 07:33
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: S54 Mroadster for sale (03 plate 27000 miles) + hardtop
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4293
Very funny 8-) Either it goes this time or I shall have to move to get a double garage, for the vett and the M Just to note if any one ever gets a intermittent starter motor fault, for example when you go to start nothing happens. It may not be the EWS module all the time. In my case it was the star...
- Sat 08 May, 2010 12:59
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: S54 Mroadster for sale (03 plate 27000 miles) + hardtop
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4293
- Sat 08 May, 2010 09:08
- Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
- Topic: Cars in the Park Newby Hall 9th May 2010 - NOW WITH TIMES
- Replies: 286
- Views: 41287
- Thu 06 May, 2010 18:24
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: S54 Mroadster for sale (03 plate 27000 miles) + hardtop
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4293
- Tue 27 Apr, 2010 18:36
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: S54 Mroadster for sale (03 plate 27000 miles) + hardtop
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4293
some more pictures http://i769.photobucket.com/albums/xx336/s54james/DSC00483.jpg http://i769.photobucket.com/albums/xx336/s54james/DSC00490.jpg http://i769.photobucket.com/albums/xx336/s54james/DSC00494.jpg http://i769.photobucket.com/albums/xx336/s54james/DSC00504.jpg http://i769.photobucket.com/a...
- Tue 27 Apr, 2010 18:28
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: S54 Mroadster for sale (03 plate 27000 miles) + hardtop
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4293
- Tue 27 Apr, 2010 17:01
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: S54 Mroadster for sale (03 plate 27000 miles) + hardtop
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4293
Hi Yes I know .. the 1st guy who wanted it then he changed his mind to purchase a 911 .. so that was not my fault. Also the corvette owner who I was purchasing the corvette from kept changing his mind. And also I have been suffering from overactive thyroid gland over the few past years and I dont th...
- Tue 27 Apr, 2010 14:43
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: S54 Mroadster for sale (03 plate 27000 miles) + hardtop
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4293
Hello Ken Just to let you know that the train ticket costs have been posted to you, can you please confirm when you have received the cheque, if you have not received within the next couple of days let me know and I will cancel the cheque and send another by registered post. Just as well you did not...
- Tue 27 Apr, 2010 11:04
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: S54 Mroadster for sale (03 plate 27000 miles) + hardtop
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4293
S54 Mroadster for sale (03 plate 27000 miles) + hardtop
Please find my Mroadster for sale, the car is on a 03 plate with every option available. Full service history matching hardtop Cruise control heated seats Black Leather Harmon Kardon hifi Traction control New 6 cd changer just fitted New rear screen fitted last week (bmw 2 year warranty) New starter...
- Sat 24 Apr, 2010 13:53
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: z3m rear screen
- Replies: 3
- Views: 646
Hello thanks for that, the srp removed the area that I was concerned about. if you get time any chance of posting a step by step set of instructions on how to change he oem screen? you seem to have this diy task fully understood. I am sure other Z owners would find this helpful as well all the best ...
- Fri 23 Apr, 2010 19:09
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: z3m rear screen
- Replies: 3
- Views: 646
z3m rear screen
Hello I have just had a new rear screen fitted by BMW and very pleased with the result. Now I have just washed the car and was very carefull of the rear screen, the screen is only a day old and was scratch free when I picked her up yesterday. Now I can see very very faint scratch marks already ... a...
- Tue 13 Apr, 2010 22:09
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: some pics of my s54 m roadster
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2328
The corvette is still in the same condition and only done 15000 miles from new, it was purchased from Rogers corvette usa (google it) Galvanised chassis and fiberglass bodies, this one handled very well, and yes it did go round corners ... but only produced 300bhp but the torque was very high 365 ib...
- Tue 13 Apr, 2010 16:24
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: some pics of my s54 m roadster
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2328
hello Gazza I am trying to purchase the corvette back, why I sold her only knows! I must have been mad. this is a 96 collectors edition with the 5.7 lt1 engine. I was only selling my s54 roadster to raise some funds for the re purchase. I have included some pictures of the engine bay http://i769.pho...
- Tue 13 Apr, 2010 15:48
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: some pics of my s54 m roadster
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2328
rayleigh hilly
Your are correct
these pictures are taken in the peek district, this is the loaction where the car was purchased, just before I purchased it.
regards
Nick
these pictures are taken in the peek district, this is the loaction where the car was purchased, just before I purchased it.
regards
Nick
- Tue 13 Apr, 2010 15:13
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: some pics of my s54 m roadster
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2328
- Tue 13 Apr, 2010 15:00
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: some pics of my s54 m roadster
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2328
- Tue 13 Apr, 2010 14:14
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: some pics of my s54 m roadster
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2328
hello I have spent ages trying to work out how to show pictures like that? how did you do that? the exhausts are strange the chap I purchased them from said they where fitted by BMW when he purchased the car? he had it from new + there is a BMW stamp on them? I will take some photos as you correctly...
- Tue 13 Apr, 2010 14:09
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: how to display photos on this site
- Replies: 1
- Views: 542
how to display photos on this site
Hello
I know how to upload photos to photobucket etc and then cut & paste the link to this forum, but it does not display the pictures automatically like most threads.
so .. how do you do that?
regards
Nick
I know how to upload photos to photobucket etc and then cut & paste the link to this forum, but it does not display the pictures automatically like most threads.
so .. how do you do that?
regards
Nick
- Tue 13 Apr, 2010 13:59
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: some pics of my s54 m roadster
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2328
- Tue 13 Apr, 2010 11:05
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Bearing change on a s54
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1985
- Sat 10 Apr, 2010 09:47
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: s54 rear screen
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1001
s54 rear screen
Hello all I have just taken the hard top off our s54 roadster and just a few questions 1. I have stored the hard top on the stand but it does take abit of space up in the garage. I have put the hardtop in the protective cover which does look like it is designed to be hung on a hoist? this way I coul...
- Sun 04 Apr, 2010 16:09
- Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
- Topic: Z4 3.0 Sport Road Tax?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1919
- Sun 04 Apr, 2010 16:06
- Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
- Topic: Z4 3.0 Sport Road Tax?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1919
- Tue 30 Mar, 2010 18:21
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Bearing change on a s54
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1985
Thanks for the link, very interesting. so do I wait for a failure, then approach BMW like that chap did. Do nothing and have that constant nagging feeling in the back of my mind? or just get it done at munich Legends? What have all you other s54 owners done out their? they cant all be potential trou...
- Tue 30 Mar, 2010 14:05
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Cleaning MAF Sensor
- Replies: 17
- Views: 11361
Hello You can check the diode with a multi meter (set it to a diode check) and it should beep in one direction only when you place the probes across the diode. The preivous comments on this thread are correct you need to gently clean the sensing wire that is in the main air flow, the more contaminat...
- Tue 30 Mar, 2010 13:54
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Bearing change on a s54
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1985
bearing change
Hello
I have just contacted Munich legends and they are going to phone me back today. they also did say "if its not broke not fix it" but did understand the preventative measure. They put in the later z4m bearings with new ARP bolt set. I will let you know how I get on
regards
Nick
I have just contacted Munich legends and they are going to phone me back today. they also did say "if its not broke not fix it" but did understand the preventative measure. They put in the later z4m bearings with new ARP bolt set. I will let you know how I get on
regards
Nick
- Tue 30 Mar, 2010 09:37
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Bearing change on a s54
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1985
Bearing change on a s54
Hello You may know my z3m as it was on piston heads a few weeks ago, the chassis no is LB64133 (I have decided to keep it) and was made in April 2002, however the car is on a 03 plate as BMW kept it in their factory for a few months. Now should I change the connecting bearings? I have a letter from ...
- Mon 29 Mar, 2010 06:52
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Cleaning MAF Sensor
- Replies: 17
- Views: 11361
Hello That picture is a in4148 diode (will double check mine) the wire is inside the module housing. you can measure the forward volt drop across a silicon diode this voltage is linear with temperature. The current is measured through the current sensing element, this can not be seen as it is in the...
- Wed 17 Mar, 2010 22:25
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: S54 mroadster for sale rare 03 reg
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2048
Hello I have decided to keep the car, I had a firm offer of £14495 .. but at the last min he let me down, and even worse I put off a potential buyer because of this. So I am keeping her, and I am now glad as the car has grown on me .. I actually look forward to my drive to work, as I have so much fu...
- Wed 17 Mar, 2010 15:17
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Z3M wheels
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1038
- Thu 11 Mar, 2010 20:28
- Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
- Topic: Cars in the Park Newby Hall 9th May 2010 - NOW WITH TIMES
- Replies: 286
- Views: 41287
- Thu 11 Mar, 2010 19:55
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: S54 mroadster for sale rare 03 reg
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2048
Hello yep spot on, I agree with your comments. I have firm offers of £14000, perhaps I should not worry so much about the extra £500 .. its just that I promised myself I would not loose any money on this car, as in the past I have lost thousands. Its just that there is a 93 corvette for sale with ju...
- Thu 11 Mar, 2010 19:24
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: S54 mroadster for sale rare 03 reg
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2048
Hi I know £14495 is top money (but this is a very rare roadster) but I also thought well priced, especially when a s50 at munich legends just sold for £15995! and another s54 has just sold for £14750. plus being a 03 plate and one of the last manufactured. but then, I suppose we are still deep in a ...
- Thu 11 Mar, 2010 19:13
- Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
- Topic: Cars in the Park Newby Hall 9th May 2010 - NOW WITH TIMES
- Replies: 286
- Views: 41287
- Thu 11 Mar, 2010 18:54
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: S54 mroadster for sale rare 03 reg
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2048