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by saddle bags
Thu 03 Aug, 2017 20:21
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Alarm LED/Switch
Replies: 3
Views: 2466

Re: Alarm LED/Switch

great advice guys, looks like i'll have to go down the separate micro switch route
by saddle bags
Wed 02 Aug, 2017 22:04
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Alarm LED/Switch
Replies: 3
Views: 2466

Alarm LED/Switch

guys I'm in need of the small circular LED light which doubles as a switch to disable the interior sensors, part number 82929401797

I've tried local dealer only to be told it's discontinued

I've just spent the past 2hrs trawling the net trying to find one, without any success

can any one help
by saddle bags
Sun 25 May, 2014 21:37
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Cleaned the motor
Replies: 4
Views: 2035

Re: Cleaned the motor

I love them too.

In a bit of a quandary though, I'm refurbishing a set of 18" staggered MV1's and don't know whether or not to fit them. Not sure which would look the best?????????
by saddle bags
Thu 22 May, 2014 20:11
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Cleaned the motor
Replies: 4
Views: 2035

Cleaned the motor

Just gave the car a bit of a wash and thought I'd share her with you http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/awd40/P1070931.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/awd40/P1070932.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/awd40/P1070933.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/awd40/P1070936.jpg...
by saddle bags
Sat 10 May, 2014 21:09
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Calling all Northern Irish Z3 owners
Replies: 8
Views: 832

Re: Calling all Northern Irish Z3 owners

Hi, from sunny Banbridge

I'd be very interested in getting together for a wee meeting
by saddle bags
Sun 30 Jun, 2013 20:47
Forum: Performance
Topic: Cobra Exhaust :(
Replies: 17
Views: 3674

Re: Cobra Exhaust :(

I know where you're coming from with the VOSA site, the thing is the Driver Vehicle Agency (DVA) are the body responsible for delivery of all vehicle testing in Northern Ireland. Things are different over here, our cars are MOT'd at 4 years old, there are only 15 test centers which all vehicles must...
by saddle bags
Sun 30 Jun, 2013 18:46
Forum: Performance
Topic: Cobra Exhaust :(
Replies: 17
Views: 3674

Re: Cobra Exhaust :(

I read through the Driver Vehicle Agency light vehicle testers manual before I removed the cat and found this. Check for the presence of a catalytic converter on spark ignition engined vehicles first used on or after 1 July 2002 with, four or more wheels, a GVW of more than 400kg, not more than 12 p...
by saddle bags
Sun 30 Jun, 2013 15:45
Forum: Performance
Topic: Cobra Exhaust :(
Replies: 17
Views: 3674

Re: Cobra Exhaust :(

Nope, not in Northern Ireland, been tested twice with the de-cat pipe on
by saddle bags
Sun 30 Jun, 2013 09:46
Forum: Performance
Topic: Cobra Exhaust :(
Replies: 17
Views: 3674

Re: Cobra Exhaust :(

Yea no cat = less restrictive exhaust.

Couple that with modded air box, cold air feed, K&N panel filter, lightened flywheel and it makes for one rev happy wee engine :twisted:
by saddle bags
Fri 28 Jun, 2013 19:42
Forum: Performance
Topic: Cobra Exhaust :(
Replies: 17
Views: 3674

Re: Cobra Exhaust :(

It's not that I don't like loud exhausts, rode bikes for years with loud open pipes :twisted: but this is just to loud to bear. Think I have sussed out why it's sooooooooooooooooooo loud, I have no cat fitted so there's no silencing effect before the exhaust. Exhaust is off, have asked the motor fac...
by saddle bags
Thu 27 Jun, 2013 20:05
Forum: Performance
Topic: Cobra Exhaust :(
Replies: 17
Views: 3674

Cobra Exhaust :(

Well I splashed out and bought a Cobra stainless steel exhaust, single outlet (1.9 M44) hmmmmmmmmmmmmm tasty Waited patiently, hovering round the door eagerly awaiting my new toy. Finally arrived today and me being me I didn't event take my tea, straight out into the garage and fitted the nice shinn...
by saddle bags
Tue 26 Feb, 2013 20:38
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: exhausts on eBay- your thoughts please?
Replies: 17
Views: 1239

Re: exhausts on eBay- your thoughts please?

Well seller contacted me by email today. He couldn't have been more helpful, I sent him photos of the tips with a set of verniers showing 90mm and he offered me a refund straight away. He's even arranged for a courier to lift it from my house so I'm not out any more money in the interim. All I can s...
by saddle bags
Mon 25 Feb, 2013 21:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: exhausts on eBay- your thoughts please?
Replies: 17
Views: 1239

Re: exhausts on eBay- your thoughts please?

Got the exhaust today :)

big problem, the exhaust tips are 90mm not 80mm as stated in the add :cry:

Far tooooooooo big for me, plus there's no way it would fit without cutting the bumper, and that aint happening

just emailed the seller, hopefully we can sort this amicably.
by saddle bags
Sun 24 Feb, 2013 17:40
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: exhausts on eBay- your thoughts please?
Replies: 17
Views: 1239

Re: exhausts on eBay- your thoughts please?

I was a bit worried about it being too noisy as well, but am hoping it shouldn't be too bad as it has 2 boxes, whereas the supersprint only has one. For the price I got it at I thought it was worth a pop, plus my old one was getting more and more like swiss cheese :) I bought the de-cat pipe of the ...
by saddle bags
Sat 23 Feb, 2013 21:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: exhausts on eBay- your thoughts please?
Replies: 17
Views: 1239

Re: exhausts on eBay- your thoughts please?

Guys I won this exhaust last Thursday, its due to be delivered on Monday.

I'll take some photos and do a review when fitted
by saddle bags
Fri 30 Sep, 2011 20:27
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Autel diagnostic tool.
Replies: 3
Views: 779

I have an Autel 509 OBDII diagnostics and its great value for the money. Have used it to diagnose faulty cam sensor on the Zed, switch off MIL lights on a variety of manufactures and ages of vehicles rite up to 1 year old. We have a Bosch diagnostics kit in work as part of our R&D and it wouldn'...
by saddle bags
Thu 18 Aug, 2011 20:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Anyone done a clutch on a 1.9
Replies: 2
Views: 441

Done the clutch at the front of the house. Not that hard really providing you have the grear and knowledge, ive done quite a few more difficult ones (try lifting a subary 4X4 box by yourself :wink: ). I say this with a cautionary warning as I served my time a diesel fitter working on heavy plant man...
by saddle bags
Thu 11 Aug, 2011 20:18
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Sold
Replies: 3
Views: 563

oops double post :lol:
by saddle bags
Thu 11 Aug, 2011 20:18
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Sold
Replies: 3
Views: 563

you have PM :)
by saddle bags
Fri 08 Jul, 2011 19:10
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Door Mirror Mount
Replies: 5
Views: 806

Had the same problem with the drivers door. Stripped it and gave the alloy frame to a mate who had it welded and its working fine. Big problem is making sure it is lined up perfect, otherwise it wont sit proper. Still going strong :)
by saddle bags
Sun 29 May, 2011 15:53
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Alarm Arming Issue
Replies: 15
Views: 3777

Hi, I had a similar problem recently and it turned out to be the micro switch in the door lock anchor. If you open the door and look at the lock anchor (bolted to the car not the door) there is a small black plastic plunger. This was sticking on my drivers door and not allowing alarm to arm. Quick c...
by saddle bags
Wed 11 May, 2011 22:18
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: stitching around rear window
Replies: 3
Views: 674

Jamezee many thanks for this I had found this thread and several others about the canvas coming out from under the plastic trim. I have this problem as have had many on here My problem is the actual stiching which holds the zip to the hood failing. I'm going to drop into a company in belfast who rep...
by saddle bags
Tue 10 May, 2011 11:46
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: stitching around rear window
Replies: 3
Views: 674

stitching around rear window

Hi guys only my second post even though I've had the zed for near a year now and loving every bit of it. Just wondering if anyone can offer a bit of advice. The stitching is starting to go at the corners of the rear window where the zip joins the hood. Does anyone know type and size of thread to use...
by saddle bags
Thu 27 Jan, 2011 21:59
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Pictures of you and your car
Replies: 200
Views: 64651

My wee bit of freedom :P

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me

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and mini me :)

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by saddle bags
Thu 27 Jan, 2011 21:33
Forum: Performance
Topic: Lowering for a new bod
Replies: 5
Views: 1029

Cheers for all the replys. Just had a look at front wheels and think 35mm drop might be a bit close to bodywork. Must get round to posting a few photos.
by saddle bags
Thu 27 Jan, 2011 00:07
Forum: Performance
Topic: Lowering for a new bod
Replies: 5
Views: 1029

Lowering for a new bod

Well guys this is my first post, been a serial watcher since I swapped 2 wheels for 4 last June. Am now starting to consider what bits and bobs I want to do to my wee babe. Have done the obligatory searches about lowering but there is that much info my red wine dulled brain can’t take it all in :lol...