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by Lazzzydog
Sun 10 Nov, 2013 19:34
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Original Z3 tonneau
Replies: 0
Views: 632

Original Z3 tonneau

Hi, i have an original Z3 tonneau in black for sale, £60 + postage or buyer collects from North Shropshire. Cheers Tony.
I don't check in here too often so anyone interested should email at fastmac@hotmail.co.uk
by Lazzzydog
Mon 15 Jul, 2013 17:45
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: tonneau material
Replies: 5
Views: 611

Re: tonneau material

I have a black one for sale if anybody can collect from North Shropshire/Staffs/Cheshire border.
by Lazzzydog
Sat 13 Apr, 2013 19:38
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Who's a numpty
Replies: 5
Views: 861

Who's a numpty

Sold my Z 15 months ago...still missing it.
If you have one don't let go!
by Lazzzydog
Sat 16 Jun, 2012 17:27
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Tonneau Cover For Sale
Replies: 0
Views: 277

Tonneau Cover For Sale

I have a black tonneau cover in good condition for sale preferably to someone fairly local (North Shropshire) to collect or possibly meet halfway but could post at buyers expense. Open to offers.
by Lazzzydog
Sun 26 Feb, 2012 20:34
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Cylinder problems
Replies: 4
Views: 804

swap the plugs around to see if the problem moves to another cylinder.
by Lazzzydog
Sat 11 Feb, 2012 16:57
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Nice Zed for sale.
Replies: 2
Views: 670

Well at least there's no chance of being crushed in the rush!!!! It's sold now anyway. :( :lol: Sad to see her go but my she's too low to the ground for my dicky back to be using as a daily driver.
ps. thanks for the help with the images Mr Mod.
by Lazzzydog
Sun 05 Feb, 2012 15:49
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Nice Zed for sale.
Replies: 2
Views: 670

I have just been offered £2700 part ex so would sell for that amount if anyone wants to match it. I am the 3rd owner and have had the car for 9 years so its history is assured.
by Lazzzydog
Sun 05 Feb, 2012 11:29
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Nice Zed for sale.
Replies: 2
Views: 670

Nice Zed for sale.

I am putting my '00 W reg Zed up for sale and thought i would offer it here first. It's a 2 litre 6 cylinder in metallic red with 86000 miles and service history with BMW and an independant specialist. New tyres and rear screen last year. Lowered sport suspension and staggered wheels with sport inte...
by Lazzzydog
Sat 28 Jan, 2012 18:55
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: CD Player Fault.
Replies: 9
Views: 898

Sliding a credit card between the lower edge of the cassette and the body of the player cured a similar fault on my car.
by Lazzzydog
Sat 28 Jan, 2012 18:53
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Anyone know if 1 series / 3 series seats fit a Z
Replies: 6
Views: 1288

I'm only guessing but maybe the seats are heavy because they are reinforced to provide extra roll over protection and swapping them may not be a good idea.
by Lazzzydog
Wed 18 Jan, 2012 12:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Brake Question
Replies: 11
Views: 1071

If you search the net I'm sure drilled and vented front discs can be had for a lot less than £120.
by Lazzzydog
Mon 19 Dec, 2011 18:17
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Wanted: BMW Z SERIES 'THE COMPLETE STORY', by MICK WALKER
Replies: 7
Views: 1018

A profit to be had on ebay then. :rtm: :wink:
by Lazzzydog
Mon 19 Dec, 2011 18:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Insurance premiums.
Replies: 8
Views: 1543

I have just renewed with Saga. Dearer than last year with 3 points on my licence but still ok at £191 fully comp for my 2 litre year 2000 with my wife as a named driver and emergency cover for any qualified driver.
by Lazzzydog
Thu 27 Oct, 2011 04:16
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: BMW car magazine guide on 3.0 Z3
Replies: 23
Views: 2159

Now i remember why i don't come on here very often any more. :shake:
by Lazzzydog
Wed 26 Oct, 2011 08:59
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Are Zed prices going up?
Replies: 25
Views: 2642

Make a silly offer and sit back, you never know your luck.
and then sell me the boot-rack for a fiver. :)
by Lazzzydog
Tue 04 Oct, 2011 19:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: How late do you keep your top down............
Replies: 30
Views: 3538

A wise man once said "There is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing," he also said "If it's raining, wear a f*cking raincoat!" Actually he can't be all that wise since he races motorbikes for a living, but i know where he's coming from. Put the top down as and when you...
by Lazzzydog
Tue 04 Oct, 2011 19:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Lets see who`s sorned
Replies: 72
Views: 6363

Sorn??? That's just for motorbikes isn't it. My Z has seen seen 10 winters so far and this year will be no different. The underside is still in good nick but the panels have quite a few stone chips and the odd minor blemish, but that's why i paid good money for a quality motor, to be able to enjoy i...
by Lazzzydog
Sat 01 Oct, 2011 17:36
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Grr - broken springs; has anyone swapped theirs out?
Replies: 10
Views: 1082

Removing the rear springs is like making love to a beautiful woman, there are times when a litttle brute force applied with the touch of an angel is what is needed. :!:
by Lazzzydog
Thu 29 Sep, 2011 19:05
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Grr - broken springs; has anyone swapped theirs out?
Replies: 10
Views: 1082

With a little bit of muscle there is no need to compress the rear springs to get them out, and the shorter lowering springs pop back in even easier. The fronts are removed from the car as a spring/shock assembly before needing to be compressed and both sides can be done comfortably in about 3 hours.
by Lazzzydog
Fri 16 Sep, 2011 22:22
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 1.9 DIY exhaust
Replies: 9
Views: 2151

For goodness sake you have 2 cheap exhausts for the price of one. Just put one away for future use, batter one with a hammer in the right spot and use it now and to h*ll with the warranty! :head:
by Lazzzydog
Sun 11 Sep, 2011 20:21
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Replacing Brake Light Switch
Replies: 10
Views: 796

If you desperately need the roof down for any reason you could just bridge the wires for a few seconds.
by Lazzzydog
Sun 11 Sep, 2011 14:47
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Thermostat finally replaced
Replies: 8
Views: 935

The radiator comes out first. Here's how i did it. 1. Slacken the jubilee clip on the bottom hose at the bottom left of the radiator and jiggle the hose off the rad. Either place a container under the car or lose the water as i did because i wanted to renew the anti-freeze anyway. It's easier to lea...
by Lazzzydog
Sun 11 Sep, 2011 11:12
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Window trim renewal
Replies: 10
Views: 1181

The trim i used is the first one on the linky page and the cheapest @ £1.25 a metre but i did consider the next size up and also the round section type as well. I have used a pva type wood glue from good old "Wilko's" but i can't really reccommend it as I'm not too sure how well it is taki...
by Lazzzydog
Sun 11 Sep, 2011 10:52
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Thermostat finally replaced
Replies: 8
Views: 935

The thermostat is a genuine BMW part which cost about £75 from Blue Bell in Crewe. I didn't use a 32 spanner because i only took off the fan blades with the 5 ml allen key leaving the "boss" in place. Much easier. :shock: <a href="http://s957.photobucket.com/albums/ae53/Lazzzydog/?act...
by Lazzzydog
Sat 10 Sep, 2011 17:45
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Thermostat finally replaced
Replies: 8
Views: 935

Thermostat finally replaced

I finally got around to replacing my thermostat today after putting it off for a few weeks since i haven't been using the Z. In fact i haven't put any fuel in since the middle of July, which is nice! I just thought i would put a pic up to show the difference between new and old and the 2 small plast...
by Lazzzydog
Sat 10 Sep, 2011 11:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Waiting for it to be towed away
Replies: 4
Views: 844

The car was actually stolen and returned 10 years ago and we tracked down the previous owner before they sold it to the trader who owned it for those 10 years and they described it as it is now (albeit they said they were not aware of the false ID - which I am inclined to believe as he is a well kn...
by Lazzzydog
Sat 10 Sep, 2011 11:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: rear window plastic beading
Replies: 10
Views: 1088

Martin, pm me your address and i will send you a small piece of my leftover trim to fill that little gap. Tony.
by Lazzzydog
Sat 10 Sep, 2011 11:18
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Running Rich?
Replies: 17
Views: 1837

I would say that if your mpg figures are accurate and there's no smoke from the exhaust and she's not burning oil then you don't have anything to worry about. There aren't really fast cars unless you go for an "m" but they are smooth, torquey, look cool and sound lovely which more than com...
by Lazzzydog
Sat 10 Sep, 2011 11:09
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Window trim renewal
Replies: 10
Views: 1181

Take a look on here, they are easy to deal with, kept me updated with emails and delivered in a couple of working days, all for an order worth just a few quid. They are spot on.
http://www.woolies-trim.co.uk/c-322-ext ... ?pagenum=1
by Lazzzydog
Fri 09 Sep, 2011 17:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 seriously damaged
Replies: 39
Views: 3657

I would guess it could be done for a third of that if you went about getting some prices yourself. Get it written off and buy it back. :shock:
by Lazzzydog
Fri 09 Sep, 2011 17:28
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Window trim renewal
Replies: 10
Views: 1181

Double post
by Lazzzydog
Fri 09 Sep, 2011 17:27
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Window trim renewal
Replies: 10
Views: 1181

Close up of new trim <a href="http://s957.photobucket.com/albums/ae53/Lazzzydog/?action=view&current=P1010103.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/ae53/Lazzzydog/P1010103.jpg" border="0" alt="new trim n/s corner"></a>
by Lazzzydog
Fri 09 Sep, 2011 17:27
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Window trim renewal
Replies: 10
Views: 1181

<a href="http://s957.photobucket.com/albums/ae53 ... 0102-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/ae53 ... 0102-1.jpg" border="0" alt="trim off n/s corner"></a>
by Lazzzydog
Fri 09 Sep, 2011 17:25
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Window trim renewal
Replies: 10
Views: 1181

New trim fitted <a href="http://s957.photobucket.com/albums/ae53/Lazzzydog/?action=view&current=P1010104.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/ae53/Lazzzydog/P1010104.jpg" border="0" alt="new trim full frame"></a>
by Lazzzydog
Fri 09 Sep, 2011 17:19
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Window trim renewal
Replies: 10
Views: 1181

Window trim renewal

I recently replaced my rear window and tried to re-use the original trim around the roof edge but to be honest it was well past it's best and i made a mess trying to salvage it when i should have replaced it. It has annoyed me every time i have looked at it so i tore it off the other day which had t...
by Lazzzydog
Fri 09 Sep, 2011 08:13
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: rear window plastic beading
Replies: 10
Views: 1088

This thread caught my eye because i ruined the original beading off my window when i fitted a replacement window sourced off ebay. Today i am going to try fitting some beading i have bought from another company call Woolies Trim. If it works out I'll post some pictures later. Be warned that gaps in ...
by Lazzzydog
Thu 08 Sep, 2011 20:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: rear window plastic beading
Replies: 10
Views: 1088

It doesn't look like too much of a problem to me, and being at the top of the window no water will pool there. Either create a home made bridging piece to hide the gap or just ignore it as a small irritation to set against the hundered quid or so that you have saved.
by Lazzzydog
Mon 29 Aug, 2011 19:44
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: If you were in the market for a Z3...
Replies: 13
Views: 1489

2.2 with sports pack and custom wire wheels and Michelle Keegan in the passenger seat. 8-)
Black is too morbid, silver is too common, blue is just depressing, green makes me puke, yellow only looks good south of Marsaille so it would have to be any shade of red. :twisted: :colourful:
by Lazzzydog
Sun 28 Aug, 2011 01:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Mobile alloy refurbishment
Replies: 16
Views: 2420

HI, how about some before and after pictures and how much you were charged to add a bit of substance to the reccomendation. :twisted:
by Lazzzydog
Wed 17 Aug, 2011 23:45
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Who is the oldest Zedder.........
Replies: 74
Views: 7823

December 1951 was an excellent vintage, full bodied, juicy and with a hint of acidity that quarantees a satisfying climax. I think.
by Lazzzydog
Wed 17 Aug, 2011 23:31
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Zed code reader idea
Replies: 12
Views: 1474

I'm in, in principle. I have not looked into these before, and wouldn't know a good one from a bad one. If you can persuade me that this is the one to go for in just a few lines then the money's here waiting to go... J Yep me too what he said. But if we are going for a group buy let's get the best ...
by Lazzzydog
Wed 17 Aug, 2011 23:22
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Radiator Clamps
Replies: 5
Views: 489

Righto then, if i understand what you're saying there is a sliding part and i just have to give it more welly. I'll lube it tomorrow then get a bit more physical now i know that it should budge. Cheers and fingers crossed. :)
by Lazzzydog
Wed 17 Aug, 2011 19:27
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Radiator Clamps
Replies: 5
Views: 489

I wasn't very clear in my description earlier so here is a photo of the clamp/bracket that holds the top of the radiator. Ny next move is a big hammer and steel chisel!
Image
by Lazzzydog
Wed 17 Aug, 2011 18:12
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Radiator Clamps
Replies: 5
Views: 489

Radiator Clamps

Ok this is embarassing but here goes. How do the clamps either side on the top of the radiator undo? They are black plastic with an arrow on the top pointing forwards and what looks like a sliding piece half way down the front edge. I assumed that this slide was meant to move out to allow the clamp ...
by Lazzzydog
Wed 17 Aug, 2011 07:27
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: ticking brakes
Replies: 13
Views: 944

[quote="peteslag"]Hopefuly should be a cheap fix then, something fouling the disc as it rotates possibly. I know the front pads have a wear indicatior that can come loose (mine had), not sure about the rears. My rule of thumb with brakes is this, drive fast, jump on brakes, if the car pull...
by Lazzzydog
Wed 17 Aug, 2011 07:13
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Boot mounted CD changer not working.
Replies: 4
Views: 553

Thanks Sean and Seasurfer, 2 good tips plus one excellent link equals a fully functioning CD changer again. With a bit more common sense I could have saved myself the hassle of dropping the boot liner to check the fuse, which turned out to be ok, but then the credit card trick worked a treat and eve...
by Lazzzydog
Tue 16 Aug, 2011 11:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Any ideas what my Zed is worth?
Replies: 39
Views: 3187

When you do come around to selling it be sure to advertise it as the best example of a 1.9 in the country, don't be shy and ask absolute top money. Eventually there is always a buyer for quality. Good luck.
by Lazzzydog
Mon 15 Aug, 2011 18:09
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Boot mounted CD changer not working.
Replies: 4
Views: 553

Boot mounted CD changer not working.

Up until recently all was well with the CD changer in my boot, but i went away for a week and left the bootlid slightly open which meant that the light in the boot was left on and completely discharged the battery. The battery was the original 11 year old one and it couldn't recover so i had a new b...
by Lazzzydog
Thu 21 Jul, 2011 19:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: OEM or lowered coil springs?
Replies: 8
Views: 1002

I have just lowered mine by 35mm all round using Apex springs which cost me £105 delivered to the door. The high speed range of the rear springs is slightly harsh giving a jarring sensation over pot holes but the general comfort level of the ride hasn't suffered apart from this. I'm not altogether ...
by Lazzzydog
Mon 18 Jul, 2011 14:41
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: annoying rattle
Replies: 16
Views: 3592

I suggest you take each rear wheel off to check the springs. I recently had a rattle that turned out to be a broken offside coil spring, not what i was expecting to find at all! :shock:

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