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- Mon 14 Jul, 2014 16:02
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: Zedfest w/e in Yorkshire next year??
- Replies: 46
- Views: 12671
Re: Zedfest w/e in Yorkshire next year??
Hi guys , not been on for a while would be interested in this for next year .coming from north of border would make a nice long weekend possibly visit some family down yorks way
- Sun 06 Oct, 2013 17:37
- Forum: The Beauty Parlour
- Topic: Fifty shades of Grey (or maybe black)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1730
Re: Fifty shades of Grey (or maybe black)
I want your steering wheels, have been looking for one the same as you both have. as my z has a silver trim on doors would compliment my interior, been on ebay but still have not found one no rush as the zed is now away for winter
big D
big D
- Wed 25 Sep, 2013 13:01
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Wheel size...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 745
Re: Wheel size...
iv'e a bog standard 1.9 as some mention with 8x18 allround with 225x40x18 khumo tyres csl lookalikes no problems at all
big dave
big dave
- Fri 13 Sep, 2013 22:08
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: WTB 2.2 - 2.8 Z3's please pm
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1572
Re: WTB 2.2 - 2.8 Z3's please pm
stratstone bmw in hull selling think a yellow z3 as it was dark it could be a rare white one but mees thinks Dakar yellow
big dave
big dave
- Sun 14 Jul, 2013 08:03
- Forum: The Beauty Parlour
- Topic: Getting ready for zed fest
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3907
Re: Getting ready for zed fest
washing and a polish hmmmmm, i'm driving in the z on sat from Glasgow for week down in the south coast, staying in Bournemouth before Silverstone so let's hope I can find a power wash in the area. don't think the good lady will want to get her hand's dirty detailing after a week driving around the s...
- Mon 17 Jun, 2013 17:51
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 26 – 28 July 2013, Silverstone Circuit
- Replies: 216
- Views: 70677
Re: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 26 – 28 July 2013, Silverstone Circuit
sorry buddy bought my tickets ages ago good luck
dave
dave
- Mon 17 Jun, 2013 17:43
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 26 – 28 July 2013, Silverstone Circuit
- Replies: 216
- Views: 70677
Re: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 26 – 28 July 2013, Silverstone Circuit
hi is there anyone in the BOURNEMOUTH area heading up to silverston on friday morning. i will be on holiday the previous week in that area, down from bonnie scotland and if possible would be handy to tag on if a few going from that end of world. if i can convince wife to get up early on the friday c...
- Sun 16 Jun, 2013 22:37
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Coolant peeing out, help!!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1321
Re: Coolant peeing out, help!!
sound like system not blead properly had the same problem. front of car needs to be higher when refilling to stop air being trapped, end up took me five days to fix before i found this method out started with engine cold heater to max slowly add water with engine running good luck
big dave
big dave
- Fri 14 Jun, 2013 12:02
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: mirror damage
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1228
Re: mirror damage
all fixed now how long it lasts is anybodys guess sorry no pics but pleased with results thanks to everybody who has posted pics on there repairs follow these you can't go wrong
big D
big D
- Mon 10 Jun, 2013 13:42
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: mirror damage
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1228
Re: mirror damage
to all i have epoxyed and metal puttyed bottom of mirror seems ok my base was perfect untill trying to remove spring got all chipped now waiting for primer to dry will paint tomorrow update later
bigD
bigD
- Mon 10 Jun, 2013 13:41
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: mirror damage
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1228
Re: mirror damage
pcsam , yes my weeee 1.9 managed to get second place 1st went to e36 alpina coupe nice car did you enjoy your short time with us .a lot of M3's though doing a glencoe run early july if intrested with bmwcc let me know or have a look at it yourself what about splitter web address if you still have it...
- Sun 09 Jun, 2013 13:59
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: mirror damage
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1228
Re: mirror damage
the usual place alloy part inside bottom part all degraded have epoxyed it at this time but i don't hold out much hope will let it harden overnight i have lined the curved part with a thin layer of plate to strenthen when set i hope. will keep you posted if it work fingers x
big dave
big dave
- Sun 09 Jun, 2013 08:11
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: mirror damage
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1228
mirror damage
went out this morning to find my driver's mirror hanging only daughter home early hour's must have bumped against it wasn't me was the usall reply raging mad i am can any body post a link on how to repair as i cannot find it your help would be most apprieciated
big dave
big dave
- Wed 29 May, 2013 03:26
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: 1.9 STRUT BRACE
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1277
1.9 STRUT BRACE
hi guys and gals looking for a cheap strut brace for my 1.9 facelift, anybody seen one must be the bent type not straight that does not sound very pc you all know what am looking for cheers
bigD
bigD
- Wed 29 May, 2013 03:03
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Cars overheating, worried
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1757
Re: Cars overheating, worried
my 1.9 done the same this time last year found radiator was partly blocked hot and cold areas on rad. put hand on rad at various points to see if any cooler areas be carefull its hot, does it cool down with heater at full blast try that i replaced rad problem solved but bleeding system a pain in the...
- Sat 25 May, 2013 17:29
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: plastic engine cover
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1089
Re: plastic engine cover
wire wool it man, good enough it's hard work elbow grease it's a engine cover Your no takin it to bed ! or are you
big D
big D
- Sat 25 May, 2013 01:46
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: help part number
- Replies: 4
- Views: 525
Re: help part number
ordered no 13 and 15 today from bmw what is 15 for 40 quid +vat what does it do anybody
bigD
bigD
- Fri 24 May, 2013 12:42
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: help part number
- Replies: 4
- Views: 525
help part number
can anybody tell me what this part is for bmw part number b11.15.1.501.567 valve ! think its got something to do with engine breather help please
big D
big D
- Thu 23 May, 2013 11:45
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: coolant leak
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1185
Re: coolant leak
garage has now found water leak plastic pipe at back of engine must have hairline crack as it's only leaking when cooling down so will be repaired also found 2 rear springs broken 2 ball joints plus front bushes split and a exhaust brkt in middle broken not to bad plus a service need to get second j...
- Thu 23 May, 2013 03:17
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: coolant leak
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1185
Re: coolant leak
mine has electrical fan not the viscous type may have been cap just not tight enough car in for service plus other couple job's get it back fri if no phone call's with problems thank's for your input much appreciated
bigD
bigD
- Wed 22 May, 2013 14:27
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: coolant leak
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1185
Re: coolant leak
decided to book car into local bmw specialist, not dealer. full service and check over brake fluid change lot of miles to be done this summer glasgow / bournemouth/silverstone weekend/and hopfully gaydon with the misses in tow so cannot aford to brake down, to just get a ear bending from her you all...
- Tue 21 May, 2013 22:28
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: coolant leak
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1185
Re: coolant leak
new rad fitted last august hope its not o ring! might be cap as already mentioned, might need to be tighter try easy fixes first .will update soon i hope
bigD
bigD
- Tue 21 May, 2013 18:15
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: stabbed roof
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1089
Re: stabbed roof
buy a tube of storm sure glue. tape outside and glue inside cheak out u tube buy on amazon 5 quid great stuff there's also a repair kit available hope this helps
bigD
bigD
- Tue 21 May, 2013 18:10
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: coolant leak
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1185
Re: coolant leak
hi guys, no air con may be near back of engine, looked at heater hoses seem ok will have a better idea tomorrow. got some paper set up to catch drips fingerx
- Tue 21 May, 2013 15:15
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: coolant leak
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1185
coolant leak
hi all, topped up coolant on sunday had a short drive, stuck car back in garage next day had a little antifreeze puddle not much checked level seemed ok. used car next day same in morning small puddle, cannot find any trace on engine ran over a ramp got under and checked nothing! to be found any ide...
- Sun 19 May, 2013 20:50
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Mk II Magnetic Stoneguards - Oct 2013
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1839
Re: Mk II Magnetic Stoneguards - new batch available
any chance of carbon fibre in future
bigD
bigD
- Sat 18 May, 2013 19:51
- Forum: HotelZ
- Topic: 5 Star Cottages Anglesey
- Replies: 8
- Views: 17256
Re: 5 Star Cottages Anglesey
hi had a look at them very nice rentals. your a week to late for me iv'e booked 5 days in bournemouth and two days at silverstone classic weekend zedfest lots miles in my red zed over a week fingers x
bigD
bigD
- Sat 18 May, 2013 19:43
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
- Replies: 2088
- Views: 413979
Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
sorry not yet rain is bouncing today only fitted at 3pm post soon i hope
big D
big D
- Sat 18 May, 2013 17:45
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
- Replies: 2088
- Views: 413979
Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
hi bought csl 18 inch alloys with khumo 225/40/18 tyres and a new gear knob skint now
bigD
bigD
- Thu 16 May, 2013 03:33
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Sexy steering
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2364
Re: Sexy steering
nice how long was it away
bigD
bigD
- Tue 14 May, 2013 11:14
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Covercraft for sale
- Replies: 3
- Views: 924
Re: Covercraft for sale
thanks colin pedals arrived many thanks, hope payment arrived sent 1st class yesterday thanks again
big D
big D
- Mon 13 May, 2013 09:27
- Forum: New to zroadster.net?
- Topic: Noob from Scotland!
- Replies: 33
- Views: 7284
Re: Noob from Scotland!
welcome to mad house. there's a wealth of knowledge every thing you need to know about your zed, enjoy the summer ahead roof down fingers crossed
big D
big D
- Sat 11 May, 2013 10:28
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: A few things for sale
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1390
Re: A few things for sale
i will take the alloy pedals if still available pm me with payment details please
bigD
bigD
- Fri 10 May, 2013 02:33
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Will these fit?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1098
Re: Will these fit?
he did have 2 in both 2.8 auto and man that was over a month ago
- Thu 09 May, 2013 14:21
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Will these fit?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1098
Re: Will these fit?
martyb your in lanarkshire try scrapyard in mossend just past the derby inn pub ask for martin he's a m3 coupe man had a few z in recently and he did have a set of these wheels try qwickpartz on ebay he trades under that name he did have a set of these couple weeks ago
big D
big D
- Thu 09 May, 2013 03:23
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: black wheels
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2711
Re: black wheels
thank's guy's for pictures liked the roadster's both sets now confused black or silver!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Tue 07 May, 2013 23:40
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: black wheels
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2711
black wheels
has anyone seen or got photos of a red zed with black wheels trying to make mine a bit more aggresive to look at thinking of black&chrome wheels and a small black spoiler ! on boot lid any ideas out there and black splitters on front
dave
dave
- Tue 07 May, 2013 23:31
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: scottish cruises
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6217
Re: scottish cruises
martyb,bmwcc scotland it's going to Ross Priory on the banks loch lomond it's a show and shine should be a good day out about 60 miles each way approx from lanarkshire
dave
dave
- Tue 07 May, 2013 18:10
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Which type of wind break?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1473
Re: Which type of wind break?
net version for me
bigD
bigD
- Tue 07 May, 2013 18:06
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: scottish cruises
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6217
Re: scottish cruises
martyb, i went on a bmwcc meet to kenmore on sunday 5/5/13 as there was no takers three weeks ago for a meet! up sorry 1, nero from bmwccscotland. why don't you come along on next meet on 26/5/13 i am sure you will be most welcome as i was last week check it out on bavarian board scottish area we ha...
- Tue 07 May, 2013 01:42
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: gear knob
- Replies: 3
- Views: 876
Re: gear knob
hi craig, thanks for info want to stay with oe if poss. chrome or leather mine is silver& leather all worn through tried painting it but only lasted about a month, paint lifted off good prep and looked good when finished just being a scot tight with money just now
big dave
big dave
- Mon 06 May, 2013 10:11
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: gear knob
- Replies: 3
- Views: 876
gear knob
hi, all looking for gear knob for my zed not wanting to pay crazy price's 60+ for replacement anybody got a nice secondhand one 5 speed cheapish
chears big D
chears big D
- Sat 04 May, 2013 11:40
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 26 – 28 July 2013, Silverstone Circuit
- Replies: 216
- Views: 70677
Re: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 26 – 28 July 2013, Silverstone Circuit
HI , just booked fri-sat sunny days ahead ye ha!!!!!!!
bigD
HELLROT RED 1.9
bigD
HELLROT RED 1.9
- Wed 24 Apr, 2013 03:06
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: headlight help
- Replies: 3
- Views: 759
Re: headlight help
thanks all, will have a look for thread
bigD
bigD
- Tue 23 Apr, 2013 11:47
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: FOR SALE: ///M Illuminated Gear Knob
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1946
Re: FOR SALE: ///M Illuminated Gear Knob & ///M Handbrake Ha
i need a replacement can anybody tell me if the electrics are already in or around gear shift only standard shift knob in my 1.9
bigD
bigD
- Tue 23 Apr, 2013 11:35
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: headlight help
- Replies: 3
- Views: 759
headlight help
hello, can any off you euro travellers out there give some advice on headlights. going to be driving in north of France later in year what headlight adapters are required do you have to remove light to fit them help apprieciated
bigD
bigD
- Sun 21 Apr, 2013 11:15
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: BMW Car Show at Beamish Museum 28th April
- Replies: 60
- Views: 23926
Re: BMW Car Show at Beamish Museum 28th April
hi , i think some of us staying at premier inn washington. durham services is about 15 miles south, personally i will make my way to beamish from washington we may end up with a little convoy of our own on way across
bigD
bigD
- Thu 18 Apr, 2013 12:38
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: New guy saying Hi
- Replies: 7
- Views: 733
Re: New guy saying Hi
welcome ,like second set off wheels been looking for photos of z with these fitted. now to find set for sale mo money and hide from better half
bigD
bigD
- Thu 18 Apr, 2013 12:32
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: smoking brakes
- Replies: 0
- Views: 458
smoking brakes
hi, had bad stearing vibration on way back from mini meet at stirling with nero, got home smoke from o/s/front caliper. flexi hose had failed causing brake to push piston out overheating hub, released pressure from caliper through nipple and replaced flexi all fixed never came across this before but...
- Sun 14 Apr, 2013 17:50
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: scottish /glasgow meet& greet
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2841
Re: scottish /glasgow meet& greet
nero,thank's 1st posting of my red zed on site still prefer your colour sienna red met i believe
bigD
bigD