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by ('_')Z3
Tue 19 Jan, 2021 11:56
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: whats the deal with these raid steering wheels?
Replies: 22
Views: 8933

Re: whats the deal with these raid steering wheels?

It's a few years since i bought mine but i am more than welcome to send you a couple of the email addresses I used when dealing with them if you want?
by ('_')Z3
Fri 21 Sep, 2018 16:40
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Pool of water behind fuel flap
Replies: 9
Views: 4039

Re: Pool of water behind fuel flap

At the bottom there is a small drainage hole in the rubber. This often gets blocked, if you put your hand in below the cap you should be able to feel it.
by ('_')Z3
Mon 07 May, 2018 20:03
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Jonttt's car up for sale
Replies: 0
Views: 2148

Jonttt's car up for sale

Link below

https://www.renaissance-classics.co.uk/ ... eries-U111

Sorry I can't add a photo
by ('_')Z3
Tue 06 Feb, 2018 16:40
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Blast from the past - help valuing s54
Replies: 6
Views: 6811

Re: Blast from the past - help valuing s54

Loved that car ^^^^^^^ simply the best z3m on the forum in its Shantybeater day.
by ('_')Z3
Mon 24 Jul, 2017 18:16
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Sad day !!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 4111

Re: Sad day !!!!

It does have the oem aero kit fitted, schnitzer hoops and eisenmann back box, genuine gruppe m induction kit. It was alright I guess :roll: lol
But I've told Tony it was only the second best looking Z out there! but I'm sure every owner would say that :wink:
by ('_')Z3
Thu 06 Apr, 2017 14:11
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: Becker Units
Replies: 9
Views: 8061

Re: Becker Units

Alas it's not £40. The other one might be but I suspect it's a typo.
by ('_')Z3
Thu 06 Apr, 2017 12:31
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: Becker Units
Replies: 9
Views: 8061

Re: Becker Units

Mine still available too. Becker cascade, nav discs, manual, original boxes and With the iPod connector also.
by ('_')Z3
Sun 26 Mar, 2017 21:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Wind deflector to fit AC Schnitzer hoops.
Replies: 10
Views: 3336

Re: Wind deflector to fit AC Schnitzer hoops.

In fairness it's my template. I drew it from scratch and developed the shape through measuring an actual one shantybeater sent me when I bought the ac Schnitzer hoops from him. His was a bit rough and ready and i produced a number of prototypes until the shape was suitable. I sent it to deni2 when h...
by ('_')Z3
Thu 23 Mar, 2017 08:31
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Classic additions car cover SOLD
Replies: 2
Views: 1706

Re: Classic additions car cover sale

Sold
by ('_')Z3
Mon 20 Mar, 2017 23:07
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Classic additions car cover SOLD
Replies: 2
Views: 1706

Classic additions car cover SOLD

For sale a genuine classic additions car cover. Pictures are on my thread: http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=34180 Website is here: https://www.classicadditions.com/en-GB/bmw-z3-custom-indoor-car-cover/vmd_10073-166910 Roughly £305 new Hopefully the pictures speak for themselve...
by ('_')Z3
Sun 19 Mar, 2017 20:01
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Steering wheel sale
Replies: 2
Views: 1897

Steering wheel sale

As the title says I have for sale a spare Mtec sport steering wheel that I bought a few years ago when I was considering getting a retrim from royal steering wheels but I ended up buying the Raid one instead. It's in great condition and has the tabs retrimmed in genuine black alcantara. It does not ...
by ('_')Z3
Sun 12 Mar, 2017 20:21
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Reduced Becker cascade for sale
Replies: 5
Views: 3482

Re: Reduced Becker cascade for sale

In the last 4yrs the car has done 750mls, 450mls, 800mls and 600mls so the Becker isn't getting much use. Thought someone else might like to make better use of it. It really is fantastic how it crams so many features in to such an OEM looking package. If it doesn't sell I'll just continue to enjoy i...
by ('_')Z3
Mon 06 Mar, 2017 21:05
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Reduced Becker cascade for sale
Replies: 5
Views: 3482

Re: Reduced Becker cascade for sale

BUMP ^^^^^^^^



Reduced to £500, may consider serious offers
by ('_')Z3
Sun 26 Feb, 2017 12:14
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Newbie
Replies: 3
Views: 4810

Re: Newbie

Welcome

This link should hopefully help with the photo issue:

viewtopic.php?f=35&t=7658
by ('_')Z3
Tue 14 Feb, 2017 18:12
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Reduced Becker cascade for sale
Replies: 5
Views: 3482

Reduced Becker cascade for sale

Hi Becker Cascade 7944 head unit, voice recognition, sat nav, Bluetooth... If you do not know what a Becker Cascade is please read on! This is regarded by many in the BMW and Z3 community as the best high end head unit available for BMW and the Z3. I'm sure members who have this unit can vouch for t...
by ('_')Z3
Wed 08 Feb, 2017 19:42
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: g8jka - New 2.8 Roadster Progress Journal
Replies: 59
Views: 34828

Re: g8jka - New 2.8 Roadster Progress Journal

Looking good as always.
by ('_')Z3
Sat 04 Feb, 2017 12:16
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3m gills/vents SOLD
Replies: 0
Views: 1684

Z3m gills/vents SOLD

I'm thinking of selling my z3m gills as I fancy a change of look I guess, they can be seen on my thread Link below: http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=34180&start=50 I filled the ///M as you can see but this is slightly visible due to a slight crack in the paint over time, t...
by ('_')Z3
Wed 14 Dec, 2016 07:40
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: SOLD - Genuine BMW Winter Wheels & Winter Tyres £140
Replies: 10
Views: 5097

Re: F/S Genuine BMW Winter Wheels & Winter Tyres £140

Any idea if these will fit onto an E90 330d M sport convertible? I dont have this car yet but buying next year. We intend to run all year round and these would be perfect. Can collect next week if they will fit. Dont use the Z3 in winter locked away in a garage. Pretty sure they don't as they won't...
by ('_')Z3
Sat 12 Nov, 2016 13:09
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Steering wheel removal on Z3
Replies: 9
Views: 4294

Re: Steering wheel removal on Z3

Here's an example

viewtopic.php?p=224854#224854

It's really not very difficult at all. 20 mins to remove it tops
by ('_')Z3
Sun 04 Sep, 2016 17:10
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: The story so far 2.0ltr Titanium silver
Replies: 103
Views: 48941

Re: The story so far 2.0ltr Titanium silver

Not many mods to update on really :? In the last 12months she has done precisely 432 miles I have changed the rear third brake light to the OEM chrome one. I'd been after one for a while and when I saw it for a reasonable price it was bought. http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd372/howorthj/Mobile...
by ('_')Z3
Sun 04 Sep, 2016 16:47
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: The story so far 2.0ltr Titanium silver
Replies: 103
Views: 48941

Re: The story so far 2.0ltr Titanium silver

I'm just totally in awe,you're doing a fabulous job on your car. Not seen one of those Raid wheels, a few people I know have the Royal up grade which I like.Is the price similar? Also , how does the gear knob compare with a Storm, presumably it is similarly heavy? Thanks!! The Raid wheel is the dea...
by ('_')Z3
Sun 04 Sep, 2016 06:55
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: The story so far 2.0ltr Titanium silver
Replies: 103
Views: 48941

Re: The story so far 2.0ltr Titanium silver

spurs fan in a coupe wrote:Car looks awesome mate.

Glad you're still going strong on Spurs Fan fuel!

That's a lovely exhaust note.
I love the exhaust, although I have to say the fuel economy has really suffered as I often drive around in a gear below much to the Mrs annoyance :lol:
by ('_')Z3
Tue 26 Jul, 2016 10:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 411135

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

Some of us have fitted the Raid steering wheel

http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... 32&t=34180

It's 320mm in diameter but maintains the airbag. They are not cheap but dramatically improve the driving experience.
by ('_')Z3
Fri 22 Jul, 2016 17:11
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: caliper mounts needed
Replies: 1
Views: 854

Re: caliper mounts needed

I have a pair
by ('_')Z3
Sat 02 Jul, 2016 17:12
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Perspex windscreen
Replies: 12
Views: 3279

Re: Perspex windscreen

I wouldn't go any less than 5mm. I also made mine from smoked acrylic like g8jka
by ('_')Z3
Mon 27 Jun, 2016 20:03
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: 2 interesting ebay cars!!
Replies: 11
Views: 3910

Re: 2 interesting ebay cars!!

^^^^^^^^^+1 :shake: we all luv a zed but that's a dog
by ('_')Z3
Mon 27 Jun, 2016 18:16
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: 2 interesting ebay cars!!
Replies: 11
Views: 3910

Re: 2 interesting ebay cars!!

I can't actually believe it went for £1750 in the first place :( paint job looks a shocker, seat taped up and a roof that wouldn't be waterproof even if you parked it in the garage.
by ('_')Z3
Mon 20 Jun, 2016 20:04
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: dashboard leathe is coming away at the back
Replies: 10
Views: 2287

Re: dashboard leathe is coming away at the back

The only way to remove the part you're talking about is to remove the dash. It's attached by melted plastic lugs only accessible when you've removed it.
by ('_')Z3
Mon 20 Jun, 2016 15:45
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: dashboard leathe is coming away at the back
Replies: 10
Views: 2287

Re: dashboard leathe is coming away at the back

http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=38747&hilit=zedcarer The leather does tend to dry out over time and peel away as you have described. The link above should tell you everything you need to know, it's a reasonably big job that a lot of people have done more regularly for var...
by ('_')Z3
Sun 12 Jun, 2016 20:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 Hood replacement - are the BMW dealers having a laugh
Replies: 61
Views: 27086

Re: Z3 Hood replacement - are the BMW dealers having a laugh

Coming upto 2 years old now since Paul at the Softopshop fitted mine and its as good as the day it was fitted. No leaks to report and went through a horrendous rainstorm last week and stayed water tight, can't ask for more really. http://s33.postimg.org/57qjxkrnz/07_06_16_1.jpg Tim. Hi Tim, Good to...
by ('_')Z3
Sun 12 Jun, 2016 18:31
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 Hood replacement - are the BMW dealers having a laugh
Replies: 61
Views: 27086

Re: Z3 Hood replacement - are the BMW dealers having a laugh

Coming upto 2 years old now since Paul at the Softopshop fitted mine and its as good as the day it was fitted. No leaks to report and went through a horrendous rainstorm last week and stayed water tight, can't ask for more really. http://s33.postimg.org/57qjxkrnz/07_06_16_1.jpg Tim. Hi Tim, Good to...
by ('_')Z3
Fri 20 May, 2016 16:10
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Soon to be Z3M owner
Replies: 8
Views: 7285

Re: Soon to be Z3M owner

Welcome and congratulations on your impending purchase. Classic additions do a very nice tailored indoor cover in a variety of colour options, you can have the bmw logo on the front etc also. It's a really nicely made item with pockets for the wing mirrors. I'm really pleased with mine and it's cert...
by ('_')Z3
Fri 29 Apr, 2016 21:25
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Bertiejaffa's ///M
Replies: 63
Views: 39441

Re: Bertiejaffa's ///M

I am truly speechless at that carpet :shake: glad to see you are putting the love back. The leather work looks fantastic.
by ('_')Z3
Sat 23 Apr, 2016 18:18
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: For Sale 1999 2.8 Z3 M52 TU engine
Replies: 46
Views: 9436

Re: For Sale 1999 2.8 Z3 M52 TU engine

A nice looking car GLWTS but they're Z3M seats not sport seats so get that in your ad as they are much rarer :D
by ('_')Z3
Wed 20 Apr, 2016 20:45
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: For sale Clear boot brake light
Replies: 0
Views: 931

For sale Clear boot brake light

I have for sale a clear third brake light (as opposed to the red one) to fit the boot of a facelifted Z like my picture below. It's a genuine part and in perfect working order and is only the light NOT the colour coded panel that covers it. It's a 5min job to replace the existing light and modernise...
by ('_')Z3
Wed 30 Mar, 2016 16:04
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: WTB front nearside wing
Replies: 2
Views: 954

Re: WTB front nearside wing

I think eurocarparts sell them for around £37 :rtm:
by ('_')Z3
Tue 29 Mar, 2016 11:16
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: Becker Units
Replies: 9
Views: 8061

Re: Becker Units

I fitted the Becker Cascade a number of years ago to mine. http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=34180 You can see the pics on my thread above. You are able to change the colour of the lighting to the more OEM orange so It matches better. Fitting wise it was reasonably simple for m...
by ('_')Z3
Sat 26 Mar, 2016 21:01
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: New look front end
Replies: 10
Views: 1655

Re: New look front end

I spoke to them a while back about the same thing but in black, think they wanted a tenner more for the privilege of removing the branding. Don't see why the badge needs to be so big or ugly. It looks good though, I'm sure ive seen someone mask the grill and spray the mesh black but leaving a 30mm s...
by ('_')Z3
Sat 26 Mar, 2016 17:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: New look front end
Replies: 10
Views: 1655

Re: New look front end

Is it the zunn sport grill? Did you ask them to remove the badge/logo?
by ('_')Z3
Sun 17 Jan, 2016 14:20
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Alpine White III 2.8 Eaton M62 build
Replies: 227
Views: 92154

Re: Alpine White III 2.8 Eaton M62 build

That vinyl looks fantastic Daz. A really nice finish.
by ('_')Z3
Sun 17 Jan, 2016 14:17
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: 14 Years Young
Replies: 3
Views: 5393

Re: 14 Years Young

yalden wrote:Incredibly low mileage Tim, more than plenty of life left in it I'm sure! How's the Z4 holding up?

P.s. where are the Type 3's?

All gone :bawl: although he has replaced the z4 with an M135i :D

Good to see Zeddy in such fine fettle Tim
by ('_')Z3
Wed 30 Dec, 2015 11:30
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Water....
Replies: 6
Views: 2598

Re: Water....

Type in gummi pflege in to the search at the top and you'll find a series of problems similar to yours :( this stuff softens the hardened rubber making it more supple and better able to withstand the water by giving it a better seal.
by ('_')Z3
Thu 10 Dec, 2015 21:00
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 Arctic silver hardtop
Replies: 11
Views: 2596

Re: Z3 Arctic silver hardtop

spurs fan in a coupe wrote:Where are you based?

Profile says Leicester
by ('_')Z3
Sat 21 Nov, 2015 12:38
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Clear 3rd brakelight fitting tip
Replies: 4
Views: 1278

Re: Clear 3rd brakelight fitting tip

No worries, glad you got it sorted :)
by ('_')Z3
Sat 21 Nov, 2015 08:00
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Clear 3rd brakelight fitting tip
Replies: 4
Views: 1278

Re: Clear 3rd brakelight fitting tip

Hi I changed mine a while ago, it's on my progress thread http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=34180&start=50 To be honest it's really easy to do, from memory the cover is only held on to the light with two bolts. It's easier enough to keep the original or swap it with yours. ...
by ('_')Z3
Sun 15 Nov, 2015 20:34
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Bought a Z3 in Impala brown
Replies: 15
Views: 4176

Re: Bought a Z3 in Impala brown

She Who Must Be Obeyed :bawl: