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MarkOliver

Many Thanks for the answers....we are in the process of selling our 350Z (a good car!). We had 2.8 before the 350Z and have decided that we really want another Z3 but this time it has to be an M !

MarkOliver

Hello All

We are about to start looking for a good S54 Coupe or Roadster. Is anybody on here tempted to sell, or is anybody aware of a good example for sale.....

This is my first port of call before Pistonheads etc...

Thanks

MarkOliver

Collinite 976

MarkOliver

To paint it after 100 miles...is a bit suspicious but at £20 its a low risk if you want it.

MarkOliver

Bilberry wheel cleaner.....safe and very good.

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wheels-an ... d_499.html

MarkOliver

+1 Tardis (its like a supercharged petrol)

MarkOliver

It should be one of the fist things to change it takes approx one hour to do it.

MarkOliver

Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta's or Falken 452s

MarkOliver

I guess its the back end of summer....and Pistonheads cars always seem a little more expensive (I think). At a guess your £1200 too expensive based on £9K.

Just my opinion....sorry if I am miles off.

MarkOliver

Take care paying £20....I think I paid close to £75 from BMW (no surprise) but that’s quite a difference in price. The BMW OE part also has an internal chain which I guess helps take up load and acts as a get out jail card should the disc fail badly. From what I understand you only need to have smal...

MarkOliver

I also change the diff oil.....but as I said in the other post it was the flex disc that fixed things. Diff oil made no change to the clunk (hope it works for you)

MarkOliver

We had the clunk 1st to 2nd.......changed the flex disc and fixed it. I did a thread on it somewhere. The clunk was much more noticable after fitting new tyres (grip)

MarkOliver

motor cross bikes are a real magnet for them....I friend of mine had one stolen....he replaced it on the insurance and after a two months had that one stolen as well....(he now has secondary iron gates and window bars inside the garage...sad but true)

MarkOliver

I think the topic should be concluded. Whats done.... is done!

MarkOliver

Don’t have the Z anymore but I suspect there is some sort of timer function on the key fob (long press , short press = different levels of alarm).

I can also recall lights flashing from time to time

MarkOliver

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/s ... p?t=161022

MarkOliver

Pine Martens have an insatiable appetite for electrical wiring, there’s an additive that’s used in the PVC insulation that they love to chew on....!

MarkOliver

start in here.... it has more than you need

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/f ... y.php?f=86

MarkOliver

very very nice....

MarkOliver

I don't think policing this should be too bad if done in conjunction with a "sticky" sellers guide in the Stock exchange that includes a minimum number of posts. I think most people would be respectful of the guide. If not they can be dealt with by exception. Anything sold on here should r...

MarkOliver

Ok this ones still open... There are always two sides to a story and an AA inspection can be very picky (borderline ars* guarding) But if you are going to sell a car as Mint on a discussion forum where people are very passionate about their cars. You can’t be surprised if people take you to task on ...

MarkOliver

MarkOliver wrote:How could this car find its way into an auction.....strange

Good luck with the sale

I guess we know why it was in the auction now

MarkOliver

I think I also mentioned in a post somewhere that to sell a car on here there should perhaps be a minimum number of posts required before a car can be advertised.....helps stop things like this.

MarkOliver

wouldnt mind reading about the flex disc. Wheres the guide found? ...heres the body of the next that I posted. It was in reply to somebody that had a shudder problem 1st to 2nd. The Flex disc part number for our Z3 2.8 is 26117511454. The link below is a good general guide with the following edits....

MarkOliver

we have 452s fitted to our car very pleased upto now....

don't over look Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta another v good tyre we had them on the Z3 (very impressed)

MarkOliver

Check the Flex disc / Donut between the gearbox and propshaft! I have a post somewhere on this.

If the flexdisc has gone you will get a clonk in 1st to 2nd if applying a heavy foot

MarkOliver

Who said anything about before surely the tank must drop a certain extent to access the centre strap....seeing as we are being picky

MarkOliver

I did not know you could do the centre one without dropping the tank.....you learn something every day

MarkOliver

The near side strap is Ok to change about £10 for the part, it is hinged on one side / bolt on the other. If its the other strap (centre of car) thats gone, you might have to wear your elastic wasted pants for the dealer as I think you might have to drop the tank as well as your pants. :shock: Our c...

MarkOliver

agree with Mike its very straight forward

MarkOliver

Looks a bit plain now

was it expensive

MarkOliver

as above

MarkOliver

What do you expect from a City player....apparently he has wrecked a lot cars with his creative flair.

MarkOliver

I find Autotrader to be quite close to the mark. Pistonheads seems to be priced high. IMO you are crazy selling now....

Sit tight for 2 months and I bet you could get at least another £1500. (wait till the birds start singing in the morning then you know its the right time to shift a soft top)

MarkOliver

Its a shame about Pangster.....some of his posts were good.

A lot of the car stuff he posted....was good. I guess it was the Jacko day day that casued all his problems?

MarkOliver

Yes Y-fronts are great just go for a dark colour helps avoid those dakar dribble spots.....not the best of looks

MarkOliver

We recently changed to a Jap car that is really good but we still miss the Z3....we will have another someday.

Why not go for a Z3 2.8

MarkOliver

x2 Titan

MarkOliver

oh dear me.....sorry to hear that please keep us posted.

MarkOliver

Excellent work keith.....you are dead right about Colinite (very durable for winter as well )

I have just used 915....v impressed

MarkOliver

To quote the great Harry Hill “There’s is only one way to settle this.......”

MarkOliver

Please can you take another picture with centre caps and tyre gel....might bring the wheels to life

MarkOliver

look better with a coat of tyre gel IMO

MarkOliver

Always have a quick check in your mirror for parked cars on motorway entry slip roads….

MarkOliver

Sorry my comment was a little tongue in check Although I don’t really subscribe to proportional cash fines for speeding. How would you realistically make that work... wealth break points etc ? Are you suggesting two sets of rules (maybe the "haves" and"have not’s")? yours A "...

MarkOliver

Seems a little harsh.....

MarkOliver

have a look at this I have not read it in detail

http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... ght=gasket

MarkOliver

by the way if the wheel cleaner is wonder wheels don't use it too often (its quite aggresive....try something like bilberry made by valet pro its safe and does a great job.) I would also use a hose or or jetwash to remove wheel cleaning agents. also take a look at polishedbliss.co.uk or cleanyourcar...

MarkOliver

just log onto detailingworld.co.uk its everything you will ever need when it comes to cleaning advise....

make sure you use the two bucket method and only rinse with clean water.

MarkOliver

I think it might be private...and its best to cover plates on the net due to car cloning

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