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by the_youth
Tue 02 Aug, 2022 12:12
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3M
Replies: 9
Views: 4825

Re: Z3M

Back up for sale.
Since last posted I’ve had the Randy Forbes kit installed to strengthen the rear and has been done to a very high standard.
Feel free to PM for more info and pics.
by the_youth
Thu 23 Sep, 2021 06:01
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3M
Replies: 9
Views: 4825

Re: Z3M

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by the_youth
Thu 23 Sep, 2021 05:53
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3M
Replies: 9
Views: 4825

Re: Z3M

Meant to say based on Staffordshire
by the_youth
Thu 23 Sep, 2021 05:45
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3M
Replies: 9
Views: 4825

Z3M

Going to be selling my Z3M soon. I’ve had it for about 12 years but not used in about 10 though regularly moved about and warmed through and even oil changes etc… About 85k on the clock with hard top. It has had rear boot strengthened in its past but not a great job so needs re-doing. So selling as ...
by the_youth
Mon 10 Feb, 2020 17:52
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Brake Refurb
Replies: 0
Views: 9651

Brake Refurb

Any recommendations for a place that will strip, coat and paint calipers and replace pistons and seals?
All 4 on a M.
West Midlands would be great!
by the_youth
Thu 21 Mar, 2019 00:32
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Wheel fitting help needed
Replies: 1
Views: 3047

Wheel fitting help needed

Hi

Currently looking at a set of wheels for my M. Specs are:
Front: 8jx18 5x120 et40
Rear: 10jx18 5x120 et13

Will these fit?

Thanks
by the_youth
Sun 26 Jun, 2016 13:34
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Sale Dilemma
Replies: 14
Views: 3847

Re: Sale Dilemma

Drivers side bolster is good just could benefit from a good feed and maybe a little bit of dye.
Wheels need a good wash. Rear tyres need gunk washing off as they are new.
by the_youth
Sun 26 Jun, 2016 13:33
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Sale Dilemma
Replies: 14
Views: 3847

Re: Sale Dilemma

Got the old girl out from under the covers today for a warm through. Needs a good polish but otherwise fine. Took some pics. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160626/208cbcde9cf081d48706747433e23463.jpg http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160626/546e61b87facda1cea7548b0a33e0b9c.jpg http://uploads.tapa...
by the_youth
Thu 23 Jun, 2016 09:31
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Sale Dilemma
Replies: 14
Views: 3847

Re: Sale Dilemma

Oh I do still enjoy it. But if I drive it tends to be work related between London and Manchester usually 3 to 4 times a week. My daily takes the brunt of this rather than the zed. It would be a shame to see it go but maybe time to use the funds for the family. So with that in mind I'm likely to star...
by the_youth
Thu 23 Jun, 2016 08:24
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Sale Dilemma
Replies: 14
Views: 3847

Sale Dilemma

It is a toughie and I agree it is a shame not to use the car more often though I am careful to ensure it is periodically warmed up and moved to ensure everything should be as it should. I even recently gave it a service with new oil, filters etc... as I was planning on getting it out this summer (no...
by the_youth
Wed 22 Jun, 2016 19:40
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Sale Dilemma
Replies: 14
Views: 3847

Re: Sale Dilemma

And plumbing and brick laying and so on.... :(
by the_youth
Wed 22 Jun, 2016 19:13
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Sale Dilemma
Replies: 14
Views: 3847

Re: Sale Dilemma

Cheers buddy. The car isn't a perfect concourse but still pretty clean. My son is on 2 1/2 at the moment! Could you imagine what it would be like when it turns 17 and rocks up at school in a vintage (by then) sports car! But it seems the wife may win this one. She has plans for a house we've just bo...
by the_youth
Tue 21 Jun, 2016 20:26
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Sale Dilemma
Replies: 14
Views: 3847

Re: Sale Dilemma

£5k is good, but she can't cook for ****! I'll throw in a dog to make up the difference! :)
by the_youth
Tue 21 Jun, 2016 20:00
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Sale Dilemma
Replies: 14
Views: 3847

Sale Dilemma

I've got an Estoril blue Z3M with about 85k on the clock, recently sourced hardtop and fitting kit etc... Wife is wanting to sell as I've not had it on the road for a number of years. Garaged and regularly started, warmed up, rolled around etc... Torn between selling as funds could be useful for a n...
by the_youth
Thu 28 Apr, 2016 20:35
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted: z3 3.0
Replies: 9
Views: 2140

Re: Wanted: z3 3.0

Wish I had more time for it to be honest. Though having it garaged I can just let it grow in value. Think I've done less than 1,000 miles in 5 yrs! I've always wanted a coupe but just out of budget now. Think I've missed the boat. Z3s are good value. Loads of fun, easy to fix and parts aren't too di...
by the_youth
Wed 27 Apr, 2016 22:04
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted: z3 3.0
Replies: 9
Views: 2140

Re: Wanted: z3 3.0

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by the_youth
Wed 27 Apr, 2016 22:02
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted: z3 3.0
Replies: 9
Views: 2140

Re: Wanted: z3 3.0

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by the_youth
Wed 27 Apr, 2016 22:00
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted: z3 3.0
Replies: 9
Views: 2140

Re: Wanted: z3 3.0

They make great weekend cars. Good choice on colour too. Definitely the best colour in my opinion but I am biased!
Must get the zed ready this year!
by the_youth
Tue 08 Mar, 2016 22:19
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Are doors interchangeable?
Replies: 5
Views: 1379

Re: Are doors interchangeable?

Yes I believe they are the same
by the_youth
Tue 12 Jan, 2016 23:19
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Wheel Opinion
Replies: 13
Views: 5654

Re: Wheel Opinion

The chrome isn't added, it was factory. Though I agree it somehow doesn't work with the hardtop. Looks good with the black hood.
My spoiler isn't OEM aero, it is a veilside one. Please don't shoot me! Though not seen another one in the UK....
by the_youth
Sat 02 Jan, 2016 19:20
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Wheel Opinion
Replies: 13
Views: 5654

Re: Wheel Opinion

I've made my decision. Sold the BBS wheels (pending deposit) and will get the originals refurbished.
by the_youth
Sat 02 Jan, 2016 08:26
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Wheel Opinion
Replies: 13
Views: 5654

Re: Wheel Opinion

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Yeah I think I agree. The BBS wheels look better on a e46 coupe.
Still got the original wheels. Think I'll get them refurbed.....
by the_youth
Fri 01 Jan, 2016 22:36
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Wheel Opinion
Replies: 13
Views: 5654

Wheel Opinion

Currently have these BBS CH wheels on my zed. I'm not convinced though. Still prefer the original style and these just look too big though they are 19".
Opinions?
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by the_youth
Sun 22 Nov, 2015 09:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: classic car show NEC
Replies: 14
Views: 2813

Re: classic car show NEC

I went. There were 2 Z3Ms in the Silverstone auction. A S54 with hardtop which sold for £21,600 and a S50 which didn't sell. Estimated price was between £20-£25k on both. The S50 was low mileage. Both estoril blue. Spent a good four hours there and hardly saw any of it. You'd need a good couple of d...
by the_youth
Tue 17 Mar, 2015 20:55
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Jeremy Clarkson suspended
Replies: 53
Views: 7681

Re: Jeremy Clarkson suspended

WOW! Who would have thought Jeremy Clarkson would have sparked such an intellectual debate with reasoned and educated arguments from both sides! Surely he'd be aghast! I'm a TopGear fan. I don't care that it isn't a consumer focused programme or that people say it has reduced to cheap laughs or stup...
by the_youth
Wed 11 Feb, 2015 10:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What's a Z3M worth?
Replies: 32
Views: 6499

Re: What's a Z3M worth?

Anyone else notice that all interior pics of the blue one conveniently obscure the drivers side bolster. May not be intentional but it's always one of items top of the list to check when viewing a BMW....... £40k is far too steep. Maybe in another 10-15 years.....
by the_youth
Sat 07 Feb, 2015 21:58
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 411294

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

I may know of a pair of doors, rear quarters and rear M bumper. Will get you a fair bit there.
by the_youth
Sat 07 Feb, 2015 19:00
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 411294

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

bar the obvious, what's wrong with it? Can't see any major crash damage. Would make a great dedicated track car....
by the_youth
Sat 07 Feb, 2015 18:00
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 411294

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

What's the plan? Rebuild?
by the_youth
Thu 05 Feb, 2015 10:51
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Sold: Stubby Aerial
Replies: 3
Views: 763

Re: FS: Stubby Aerial

I'll have it. Pm me your PayPal details and I'll get payment across.
by the_youth
Tue 27 Jan, 2015 12:40
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: WTB - Z3 3.0i - Anyone fancy selling?
Replies: 37
Views: 8663

Re: WTB - Z3 3.0i - Anyone fancy selling?

Let's face it, with the age of them now and the fact they do change hands more often these days, an M is always going to be a project. Some may need less work than others but all will need work. How far you go depends on your abilities and how particular you want to be. A dog can be made to look goo...
by the_youth
Mon 26 Jan, 2015 21:52
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: WTB - Z3 3.0i - Anyone fancy selling?
Replies: 37
Views: 8663

Re: WTB - Z3 3.0i - Anyone fancy selling?

There is someone selling a white z3m on Facebook with about 95k on the clock. Comes with matching hardtop and looks very clean in and out. White is quite a rarity and they are only asking £6.5k which is mega cheap in anyone's books.
by the_youth
Mon 19 Jan, 2015 14:29
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Starting woes
Replies: 1
Views: 1080

Re: Starting woes

Bit of an update. Last night I took the filter off and replaced it. Nothing unusual to report. Checked the fuses (13 & 18) for the fuel pump and both are fine. Swapped the horn relay with the fuel pump relay and still nothing. Plugged it up to my laptop no no errors logged. I cannot hear the pum...
by the_youth
Mon 19 Jan, 2015 14:24
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: M Roadster Parts Wanted
Replies: 2
Views: 1182

Re: M Roadster Parts Wanted

What sort of parts?
by the_youth
Sun 18 Jan, 2015 12:20
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Starting woes
Replies: 1
Views: 1080

Starting woes

Started this weekend to give the M some much needed love having decided to keep her long term. Wheels off and gone for refurb (originals and BBS CHs). Stripped a spare set of front calipers ready for a refurb and doing the same with rears. Have full service kit (all filters, oil, coolant etc...) and...
by the_youth
Sat 17 Jan, 2015 18:48
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Calipers Repair Kit
Replies: 2
Views: 1285

Re: Calipers Repair Kit

Anyone tried Big Red? Seem to have a good kit.....
by the_youth
Sat 17 Jan, 2015 13:30
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Calipers Repair Kit
Replies: 2
Views: 1285

Calipers Repair Kit

I've got a spare set of calipers and thinking about giving them a full refurb then swapping them with the ones currently on my M.
Anyone know/recommend where best to get full kit from?
by the_youth
Tue 06 Jan, 2015 17:59
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Z3M Coilover help
Replies: 5
Views: 2065

Re: Z3M Coilover help

I use HSD monopro coil overs on my compact track car and simply cannot fault them. I believe they are the same fitting for the Z3M. I've not tried them on my M yet but if they are anywhere as good as the improvements on the Compact then it will be all good!
by the_youth
Mon 29 Dec, 2014 16:53
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted z3 2.8 or 3.0
Replies: 20
Views: 5095

Re: Wanted z3 2.8 or 3.0

There was someone on here selling a M for £5k not long ago. High mileage but seemed a nice example.
But understand your point.
Wish I used my M more but not had a chance since the little one arrived a year ago. That's the biggest downside by far!
by the_youth
Sun 28 Dec, 2014 18:28
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted z3 2.8 or 3.0
Replies: 20
Views: 5095

Re: Wanted z3 2.8 or 3.0

I may get shot for this, but........ why a 2.8 or 3.0? Why not a M. Given the figures you are talking you may be able to get a M perhaps with higher mileage but still a good base to work from (if spending time doing a bit of minor restoration work is your thing). And in all probability, a M would ap...
by the_youth
Tue 23 Dec, 2014 21:20
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 & E36 Compact HSD coilovers
Replies: 7
Views: 4576

Re: Z3 & E36 Compact HSD coilovers

I use them on my 318Ti track car and think they are excellent. Often wondered whether they would be good on my M. Might have to give it a go!
by the_youth
Mon 01 Dec, 2014 20:14
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3M bits and pieces for sale
Replies: 19
Views: 4188

Re: Z3M bits and pieces for sale

Pics of the cover please
by the_youth
Tue 14 Oct, 2014 18:30
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted: cheap Z3M
Replies: 8
Views: 2130

Re: Wanted: cheap Z3M

Got an engine with gearbox and ancillaries..... But for an E30 I guess you're also after rear beam etc....
by the_youth
Tue 01 Jul, 2014 10:57
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Blue M Roadster Hood
Replies: 3
Views: 826

Re: Blue M Roadster Hood

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by the_youth
Mon 30 Jun, 2014 16:25
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Blue M Roadster Hood
Replies: 3
Views: 826

Re: Blue M Roadster Hood

No PM received....


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by the_youth
Sun 29 Jun, 2014 14:42
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Blue M Roadster Hood
Replies: 3
Views: 826

Blue M Roadster Hood

Anyone want this?

V good condition just needs a clean. Rear window not broken and good.

Complete with frame.

£300

In Staffordshire and collection preferred.

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by the_youth
Sun 22 Jun, 2014 03:34
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Blown engines anyone?
Replies: 3
Views: 1354

Re: Blown engines anyone?

Thanks for the response. I have had the ARP bolts recommended from a mech as well as having the vanos done at the same time (no issues with it but better safe than sorry). I do have a spare engine I was gonna use in my track car but have been debating whether to keep as a spare for the Z should the ...
by the_youth
Sat 21 Jun, 2014 17:32
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Blown engines anyone?
Replies: 3
Views: 1354

Blown engines anyone?

Just curious if anyone has had complete engine failure on a S50. And if so did they repair and what was the cost.

Just curious as it is always back of mind as I've heard horror stories and with an ageing car it is a worry.


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by the_youth
Mon 16 Jun, 2014 11:41
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Trentham 14th June
Replies: 6
Views: 1771

Re: Trentham 14th June

I went for a few hours and thought it was great. Location is fantastic and the club stands were pretty big and loads of auto jumble. Spent some time having a good chat to people on the BMW Enthusiasts area. All in all, a pretty good day out with a wide range of cars to view. Sent from my iPhone usin...