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by Springer
Sat 29 Mar, 2014 23:45
Forum: Performance
Topic: Best tyres for my Z3 2.0
Replies: 22
Views: 7019

Re: Best tyres for my Z3 2.0

Thanks for the opinions,think I will stay with the Falkens :-P
by Springer
Thu 27 Mar, 2014 17:49
Forum: Performance
Topic: Best tyres for my Z3 2.0
Replies: 22
Views: 7019

Best tyres for my Z3 2.0

Need to replace the rear tyres on the Z3 2.0.
I have Falken 452's on at present and have no problem with them.They have done about 14,000 and are down to 3mm so will require changing soon.
I have standard 16" wheels,
Should I replace with the same or is there anything better on the market now?.
by Springer
Tue 06 Mar, 2012 17:55
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted,,,Central locking Acctuator Z3 2000
Replies: 12
Views: 1504

Re: Wanted,,,Central locking Acctuator Z3 2000

Received my actuator from car salavage"CR///M-Tech of Shrewsbury" at a cost of £16 which included postage at lunch time today,I now have a central locking system all working again :D A fiddley job,not being able to see what you are doing,working by feel :?. Thanks to the kind man Stu who w...
by Springer
Fri 02 Mar, 2012 19:48
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted,,,Central locking Acctuator Z3 2000
Replies: 12
Views: 1504

Re: Wanted,,,Central locking Acctuator Z3 2000

Friendly BMW Dealer had a look....yes it is the actuator...they are willing to replace for a very reasonable £256.40 :shock: fitted. The showroom is very nice and "free"!! coffee :twisted: Bought one from a breaker for £16 not fitted :) needless to say. Not fitted yet,hope it works ok and ...
by Springer
Thu 01 Mar, 2012 15:35
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted,,,Central locking Acctuator Z3 2000
Replies: 12
Views: 1504

Many thanks for the information so far.
I have booked the car into the local BMW agent tomorrow for them to hook it up to their diagnostic machine,hope this will pinpoint the problem before I go any further.
Will let you know the result :roll:
by Springer
Wed 29 Feb, 2012 17:46
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted,,,Central locking Acctuator Z3 2000
Replies: 12
Views: 1504

Wanted,,,Central locking Acctuator Z3 2000

My drivers door is not locking/unlocking on the key button,passenger door and boot work no problem.I have had a look cannot see any broken wires so assume it's the acctuator,unless any one else has other idea's.
Does any one have a spare one for sale?.
by Springer
Fri 17 Feb, 2012 11:08
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Who's the oldest member here?
Replies: 149
Views: 18133

Re: Oldest Member

[quote="0098sando"]hAS ANYONE DECIDED WHO IS OLDEST MEMBER I AM KEEPING MY FINGERS CROSSED ITS NOT ME[/quote]
Your 11 months older than me so I'm safe :devil:
by Springer
Thu 24 Nov, 2011 18:24
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Who's the oldest member here?
Replies: 149
Views: 18133

Can I join Franco,I was also born in March 1939. Still enjoy driving my 2.0.Ran away from home for 3 days earlier this month to have a blast round the Highlands,up as far as Kyle of Lochalsh. Total mileage 1,036 at 30.15mpg. Came all the way down from Inverness with the hood down :D Sneaked through ...
by Springer
Sat 22 Oct, 2011 16:33
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Very late 3.0 for sale in East Yorkshire
Replies: 7
Views: 1082

Be a shame to scrape it Maurice :twisted:
by Springer
Sat 22 Oct, 2011 16:29
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Touch up Paint
Replies: 5
Views: 503

Touch up Paint

Where is the best place to get touch up paint for my Z3, colour Topaz Blue.
Had a look in Halfords they do one for about £11,don't know how good the match would be. :?
by Springer
Sun 02 Oct, 2011 14:07
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Oh Yes
Replies: 17
Views: 1884

No sheep....mm not Wales..were you lonely?. :twisted:
by Springer
Tue 20 Sep, 2011 17:01
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Old BMW
Replies: 4
Views: 1098

:roll: Old BMW Indeed!!!

Thats my favourite BMW a 328 I would swap any Z3 for one of them :D :bow
by Springer
Sat 17 Sep, 2011 14:42
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: WANTED- BMW MPower Leather Jacket
Replies: 0
Views: 284

WANTED- BMW MPower Leather Jacket

I am looking for an MPower leather jacket Size 52 Grosse. 42" chest Large.
This jacket has the MPower logo on the right shoulder.Colour blue/grey.
I have been looking on Ebay for some time but none my size.
by Springer
Mon 11 Jul, 2011 14:39
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Northern BMW Festival at Tatton Park - Sunday 10th July 2011
Replies: 50
Views: 13178

Thanks Rob

Thank you Rob for organising the run in etc :cheers . Sorry I could not get around to say goodbye, it was raining too hard,decided to go home and see the end of the golf (Scottish Open).Rained most of the way home on and off but then we had a beautiful evening,sat in the garden with a glass of wine ...
by Springer
Sat 09 Jul, 2011 19:19
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: Northern BMW Festival at Tatton Park - Sunday 10th July 2011
Replies: 50
Views: 13178

Tatton Park

Hi Rob,

Hope to be at Booths, Knutsford at about 10.00am for the run into Tatton Park :)

John
by Springer
Sat 25 Jun, 2011 11:24
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: M Power Leather Jacket Wanted
Replies: 0
Views: 298

M Power Leather Jacket Wanted

Anyone out there have a large 42" Chest BMW M/Power Leather Jacket they want to sell? or know someone who wants to sell?. The BMW size is "Grosse 52". They are blue leather with the M/Power logo on the right shoulder. I have seen them on ebay but not my size, I have also tried to buy ...
by Springer
Thu 24 Mar, 2011 22:17
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: is anybody else watching this...?
Replies: 23
Views: 1745

£13,245.00..........good deal?

Will you be taking it on the Royal Wedding cruise Swamper?. :twisted:

Look foreward to seeing it :devil:

The Martian will do his nut :lol:
by Springer
Wed 23 Mar, 2011 23:18
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Another Welsh Cruise
Replies: 21
Views: 3241

[quote]Nice route and great weather. Springer you need to run that car in, it's still on its first set of tyres Second set you "cheeky young whippersnapper" a little more respect for your elders :lol: When I bought the car it had its original 10 year old tyres on, they were the first thing...
by Springer
Tue 22 Mar, 2011 23:11
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: New ( to me ) Z4
Replies: 53
Views: 10102

Thanks Jim, I will give you a call when I know were I shall be,depends when I get away,be a nice run up from Traws and over the Crimea if it's a nice day. The forecast is good :drive
by Springer
Tue 22 Mar, 2011 21:09
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: New ( to me ) Z4
Replies: 53
Views: 10102

Hi, What time do you reckon you should be at Blaenau Ffestiniog/Betws y Coed?. I might join you all for the run to the lunch stop at Black Cat Corner, if thats OK. The weather here in N Wales was superb today,had a run to Holyhead then through the Nant Francon to Capel Curig and back to Conwy, great...
by Springer
Fri 25 Feb, 2011 15:29
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: FairFuelUK
Replies: 50
Views: 10443

Hey just read a good book....

"The Taff That Kicked Over The Hornets Nest" :devil:
by Springer
Fri 25 Feb, 2011 11:46
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Hi everybody
Replies: 17
Views: 1407

Welcome to the asylum :thumb:
Hope you have a sense of humour :devil:
:roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
by Springer
Thu 24 Feb, 2011 13:24
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: FairFuelUK
Replies: 50
Views: 10443

Well done Jim

Petition signed & e-mail sent to MP, pleased to see Aberconwy (Con) MP is already supporting the campaign

Don't blame this government for the mess the last lot left us in "Mr Silver" :head: .
by Springer
Tue 22 Feb, 2011 11:45
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: new member
Replies: 26
Views: 2998

[quote

Bloomin pedantic Welshman :geek: :D ][/quote]
by Springer
Tue 22 Feb, 2011 11:18
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: new member
Replies: 26
Views: 2998

Hi "oap70" good to see another Lancashire lad in the club,I was born down the road in Whalley. Aye up but yer nowt but a lad yet, I wont see 70 again, don't take any notice of these young things taking the mickey :D Just remember one important thing...never drive just in front of Swampey :...
by Springer
Thu 13 Jan, 2011 22:23
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: How do you become a z roadster sponsor
Replies: 33
Views: 2598

Thanks Phil

It's worth every penny :thumb:
by Springer
Thu 13 Jan, 2011 11:59
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: any pics of a z3 with mudflaps please
Replies: 18
Views: 3843

Hi Rob,

Which make of mudflaps have you fitted? and how much?
They look OK to me and they do save the paintwork.
by Springer
Sun 14 Nov, 2010 12:38
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Are you too old for a convertable?
Replies: 23
Views: 2146

[IMG]http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx95 ... nBMW-2.jpg[/IMG]
I enjoy Top Gear but I can still disagree :D
Grrr still having trouble posting pics :roll:
by Springer
Sun 14 Nov, 2010 11:45
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Are you too old for a convertable?
Replies: 23
Views: 2146

Age is just a number. Stuff James May I am going to enjoy my Zed for a long time, 71 now. :drive :D
by Springer
Tue 09 Nov, 2010 11:47
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: For the Z3 owner who has everything!!
Replies: 6
Views: 1143

Hi Frank,
Still looking on E-bay for an BMW Leather M3 jacket like yours, same size,so far no luck,there have been a couple advertised but too small. :shrug
If you see one for sale send me a pm please :thumb:

NO I don't want a Z3 jacket or helmet before anyone suggests it :devil:
by Springer
Mon 08 Nov, 2010 17:39
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: BMW Z3 2.8 '97 56k Emigrating - a stunning loved car! £4399
Replies: 17
Views: 2971

How about leaving it in the UK and getting a friend/relation/company to put it on a boat so it arrives after you get there :) ,,,there must be a way round this problem :!: Even if you cannot take it with you NZ is a great country,a bit isolated down there but great.I lived there for a time a long ti...
by Springer
Mon 08 Nov, 2010 16:48
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: BMW Z3 2.8 '97 56k Emigrating - a stunning loved car! £4399
Replies: 17
Views: 2971

Hi Rob, Don't sell such a great car take it with you :o The climate in NZ is great for a roadster and the roads are quiet,only about 4 million population.Cars last forever,no salt on the roads,cars don't rust. if you make some enqiries I think you will find a car like yours will bring a lot more mon...
by Springer
Sun 07 Nov, 2010 18:14
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: pics of todays (maurice no mates)welsh cruise.
Replies: 6
Views: 687

Sorry could not join you,the good lady wife and I where on Anglesey,hood down beautiful day.
My Tom Tom is a couple of years old and no trouble,taken us round the Continent for the past 2 years and through Paris.You may just have been unlucky and bought a bad one!.
by Springer
Sat 06 Nov, 2010 18:47
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: welsh cruise tomorrow
Replies: 14
Views: 824

Hell!!! Maurice are you still after that sheep on the Horseshoe pass?. You must be really smitten :lol:
by Springer
Sat 30 Oct, 2010 14:53
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted BMW Leather Jacket
Replies: 3
Views: 811

[quote="Frank.A"]They do come up on Ebay.I have seen one with a BIN of £500 which was relisted at £300 and never sold,surprise,surprise. I picked up a mint Grosse 52 which equates to 42" for under £15.Here's a pic. :bawl: OK Give £16 for it :D I have seen the one on flea-bay,too small...
by Springer
Sat 30 Oct, 2010 09:39
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted BMW Leather Jacket
Replies: 3
Views: 811

Wanted BMW Leather Jacket

Does anyone have a Large size 42" chest BMW Leather Jacket they wish to sell?.
The one I want is blue/grey and has 3 stripes on the right shoulder,blue,white and red. :drive
by Springer
Thu 07 Oct, 2010 20:56
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: My New Z3
Replies: 19
Views: 1689

Taffzee wrote
Yep your right, cant wait to show the old girl off.

Hi Jim, I am sure we have seen your wife before!!!! :twisted:

Insurance wise you are only paying £20 more than me, perhaps you are a couple of years younger :lol: .

John.
by Springer
Sun 03 Oct, 2010 14:47
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: New to buying cars, getting a Z3 - value?
Replies: 5
Views: 722

Leave it alone and run :!: There are plenty of Zeds out there from private sellers, as has been said. One that that has been owned by an enthusiast is a much better buy. The dealers are after a quick profit and gave the previous owner less than they are selling it for. Keep looking on this site at c...
by Springer
Mon 27 Sep, 2010 09:37
Forum: Performance
Topic: new hoops
Replies: 9
Views: 1503

I have a 2.0lt year 2000 model. When I bought the car in July it had the original tyres still fitted and the handleing was not good. When I checked the tyres the DOT number showed they were made in 1999 :shock: . Knowing that you should not use tyres over 5/6 years old specially if you are driving f...
by Springer
Fri 17 Sep, 2010 12:32
Forum: Site Announcements and Feedback
Topic: Call for site funding
Replies: 87
Views: 20436

Pleased to help and thank you for your work on the site. :drive

Only been a Zed owner for a short time, the site and members help has been a of great assistance :bow
by Springer
Mon 13 Sep, 2010 15:43
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Springers Topaz Z plus the springer.
Replies: 3
Views: 642

Hi Jim, the deflector works well too, OH is happier now,hair not blowing all over the place. Pity we did not have this weather on the cruise,here's another piccy,same day/place. :) a href="http://s745.photobucket.com/albums/xx95/springer7/?action=view&current=BMWTopazBlue002-1-1.jpg" t...
by Springer
Mon 13 Sep, 2010 13:59
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Springers Topaz Z plus the springer.
Replies: 3
Views: 642

Springers Topaz Z plus the springer.

A sunny day round Snowdon, this is the advantage of living in N.Wales :D Hope this works I have been trying to post pics for some time,without success. <a href="http://s745.photobucket.com/albums/xx95/springer7/?action=view&current=BMWTopazBlue001-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img ...
by Springer
Sat 11 Sep, 2010 13:15
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: ooer why am I sideways??
Replies: 10
Views: 1713

To tell the age of the tyre look at the "DOT" code on the sidewall. Tyres made before year 2000 have a 3 figure number, the first 2 figures are the month of manufacture,the second the year in the 90's decade i.e. 106 = Oct 1996. Since year 2000 they have a 4 figure number, first 2 figures ...
by Springer
Fri 10 Sep, 2010 23:09
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Wind deflector help
Replies: 20
Views: 2607

Hi Sapper you could try this, I have just slid a small piece of poly tube about 3/4" long on both legs of the deflector, this has taken up a lot of the play were it goes through the cutouts.
:thumb:
by Springer
Thu 09 Sep, 2010 17:12
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Wind deflector help
Replies: 20
Views: 2607

I have just bought a wind deflector part No.82 159 415 972 for my year 2000 2 litre and have the same trouble.
I am playing around with various ideas to make it stay upright (viagra!! mmm no) :roll: will look at the screw idea, thanks Jim.
by Springer
Sun 05 Sep, 2010 23:09
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: a quiz to help fund zroadster.net please play along
Replies: 46
Views: 3936

239 :roll:
by Springer
Fri 03 Sep, 2010 15:33
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Tyres
Replies: 16
Views: 1927

Event must have put their prices up for 452's or they made a mistake with me, I had 4 tyres fitted and balanced 27th July,price £311.32 :D
I have no complaints with the performance in the wet or dry, to-date :drive
by Springer
Thu 02 Sep, 2010 20:58
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Jonttt Imola II Red S54 Z3m Roadster Journal
Replies: 671
Views: 308557

:D I thought it might be you,having read your message of yesterday.
It was a great day for a drive, so little traffic on the roads we enjoyed ourselves also, good this retirerment :sunny
by Springer
Thu 02 Sep, 2010 19:14
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Jonttt Imola II Red S54 Z3m Roadster Journal
Replies: 671
Views: 308557

Hi Jontt, Did I see you in betws y Coed about 12.40pm today?. I was parked up in Cotswold car park and just a glimpse of a Red Zed going towards the Waterloo Bridge. It was a beautiful day we had a run from conwy to Betws, Beddgelert, Nantle Valley and on to Nefyn then back to Conwy along the coast....
by Springer
Tue 31 Aug, 2010 19:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Help required z3 newby
Replies: 12
Views: 1207

Thanks Aceman, only been a Z3 owner for 5 weeks myself I also wondered what those clips were for, coin holders mmmm very handy always wanted them :roll:
Ahh so much to learn and so little time to learn it in :shrug

Just shows to go, we Lancastrians don't know everything :twisted: