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Just to let you know Robert someone suggested the bonnet switch could be the culprit and sure enough a few in/outs has obviously cleared some corrosion and it's all up and running. I did appreciate your help though as they also suggested some of your thoughts.
Dave

Good morning, Not a great deal of progress really. Checked the tilt switch and although some water below it the actual switch was bone dry and when I disconnected and opened the interior is dry and looks perfect. With the switch disconnected the original symptoms are unchanged. Disconnected the haza...

Thanks fellas I'll check those things out tomorrow and let you know how I get on.
Robert, if the tilt switch is or has been drowned is it a new one?

Thanks Blade runner I'll give that a try.

All on its own without ignition on the hazards start flashing - not normally but a fast flicker. Put the hazard flasher switch down and the hazards flash normally. Switch back up and the flicker resumes and neither indicator works. Only way to stop the flickering hazards is to remove the relay which...

Thanks Southernboy - more or less what I was dreading.
When I've got a day to spare and a few tranquilisers I might have a go.
I appreciate your time to reply though.
Dave

2001 facelift 2.2 z3 The air vent on top of the dash on the driver side can be lifted off and the tube it connects to can be pulled out and is not connected to anything further down. I assume it is a correct part but the fit between vent and tube is sloppy to say the least. What is the best way to g...

I agree with the other guys that condition should be the key factor. The trouble might come when you come to sell it and some people will have the same reaction as you when you tell them its had 8 owners.

Hi z3cade, It is pretty straightforward as mentioned previously. I posted a thread on 10 th November under the heading 'Hardtop advice' and got loads of good tips the most helpful in terms of clearly stated instructions being the disconnection and reconnection of the wiring on the donor car from siw...

Hi Dave,
I'm happy with that. How do we do it - can I send you a cheque.
Dave

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd415/davetook71/016.jpg Hi All, Sorry to prevail upon your good advices once more but having got the hardtop on I need - as you can see from the pic to get it painted. I have used a good local paint shop before but am not sure whether they have done a z3 hardtop...

Tks. for the tips.
Furthur to my comment on cost of fitting kit I see one ended on ebay today selling for £321. The top from the same seller made £451. Soon the kits are going to cost more than the tops.[/b]

Hi All, Just to let you know I collected the top without a hitch. It took about an hour to take the brackets off the old car and refit to mine. No problems at all thanks to the excellent advice received from you guys especially siwilson whose concise description of the wiring work enabled me to whiz...

Tks Brian,
My car is post facelift so I guess your switch is no good.
Dave

Thanks again for all this great response. I will let you all know how I get on. If anybody has or knows a source for the switch let me know. I've got to get the roof sprayed up (I couldn't wait for an Impala Brown one to turn up as I may have the only Impala Brown Z in the country)
Thanks again,
Dave

Thanks Boysie and Robert T for the speedy replies and I'm pleased to hear that I don't need to rip matey's car to bits.

Hi, Sorry I have trawled through the site for a definitive answer to this but not quite happy. I am going tomorrow to collect a hardtop that is currently fitted to a pre facelift car. I will have to take fitting kit off that and fit to my car. I have looked at all the tips and instructions and am fa...

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Hi,
Do you have the fitting kit?

Hi Aceman,
Tks. for that. I can't see that one on ebay for £650 can you send a link or tell me what search criteria you are using?
Dave

Hi, I am looking to get a hard top for the z3 and have an opportunity to get one plus the fitting kit. What I need to know is how hard is it and how long does it take to get the kit off the donor car and on to mine? Is there a post on the forum covering this as I have looked to no avail. Second ques...

Thanks daverave that was the thread - no excuse now not to do it. In answer to you snoops the seats are also Impala Brown Classic leather. The colour of the car and the leather are not really the same but match OK. Will get a hood down pic soon so you can judge.
Dave

In answer to your question shantybeater - may I call you shant? I got the car with 34K on in absolutely original condition and feel like trying to keep it that way. It needs a couple of bits of very minor bodywork done and I hope the bodyshop can match the curious colour OK. Apart from that I have g...

Not quite sure how you did that fella but thanks anyway. I can still catch Bargain Hunt now instead of faffing about with the effing Bucket.

I posted a message when I first got the Zed before Christmas but never posted pics. Nothing unusual about the car except the colour - Impala Brown which I understand is quite rare. Anyway this morning I threw a bucket of water over her and with the sun shining took a few pics. - Hope you like. I hop...

I need a standard passenger side (2001 UK model) headlight with clear indicator lens. If you only want to sell a pair I understand.

Jamezee my dear fellow the colour is IMPALA BROWN - Your bronze confusion arises from the age in which your intellect appears to be stranded. I'll arrange the pictures as soon as the pinhole camera is completed. To echo a memorable quote " Opinions are like pinholes - everybody should have one&...

Hi Jamezee, On the size of engine you may of course be right but on the colour I would modify your closing philosophical view of life to read:
Opinions are like Titanium coloured cars - everybody has one.

Thanks Naeem.m would be very interested in your headlights. email your price to me on tookoff71@hotmail.com
Many thanks
Dave

Hi All, Been reading the forum for a few days having bought a 2.2 z3. Its an early 2001 model with only 34K on the clock and apart from a couple of minor bodywork issues it is very tidy and totally original which is how I'd like to keep it. Had a bit of an issue with a hood leak but finally cured wi...